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Welcome to the final edition of Vine January 2014

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A message from the founder

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early seven years ago exactly, aged 20, I was hatching a plan from my kitchen table to launch a new magazine for Sevenoaks. The idea was to combine gripping, hyper-local editorial content with beautiful design – more of a Sunday supplement as opposed to an adrag that ended up in the bin. Initially, I wanted to call it ‘Nole’, being what I thought was a clever twist on “Knole” but actually, it was just a rubbish name so I changed it to Vine at the last minute. 79 editions, 7 years, 1.1m copies and over 5,000 pages later, this is our final ever printed edition, as we go digital-only from this month. Have a great November!

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The good news is we’ve teamed up with two of the area’s leading local media brands, The Sevenoaks Chronicle and SO Sevenoaks magazine, for an innovative collaboration to ensure that all the things you love about Vine will continue for many years to come.

With our team, we have worked hard to reposition and develop the brand to stay in-tune with a commercial landscape that is changing at lightning-speed. We launched Grapevine (now the biggest free networking event in Kent), overhauled the Vine website, expanded our team and pushed the boundaries of our offering and capabilities into web design, social media and marketing. We have decided to focus on the things we do best, and we are thrilled to launch our new creative agency brand, Yellowball, this month (see the next page for a deeper insight on this).

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WELLNESS 32 NEW YEAR, NEW YOU

Vine has rounded up the best tips, tricks and help to make sure you start the New Year with a new attitude and a new you. So whether you overindulged during the festive season or if your New Year’s resolution is to be more healthy or to lose weight, take a look at our six-page special Cover image: Vine directors Owen

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FEATURE 08 YELLOWBALL LAUNCH In our final ever printed edition of Vine, we reveal what's next from the Vine team, as we launch our new creative agency brand Yellowball 22 education Vine rounds up the best

local independent schools, colleges and expert tutoring to make sure your child gets the best education this year in our ten-page special edition

From this month, vinedigital. co.uk finds a new home at sevenoakschronicle.co.uk/vine.

Stay tuned to the hottest Sevenoaks news, features, stories and pictures every day.

40 don’t move, improve Let Vine help you turn your house into a dream home in 2014 with our defniitetive guide to the cream of trusted local home improvement services

We’ve always admired the SO brand, so are delighted to partner with SO Sevenoaks to continue all the features you love in print every month.

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Why the change and what’s next?

Since my business partner and friend, Charlie de Rusett, joined me in 2010, a lot has changed.

Finally, we would like to thank all the readers, writers, advertisers and friends that have helped us turn our kitchen table idea into a leading local media brand over the last seven years. It has been a journey we will never forget!

Thanks again from everyone at Vine!

Owen Hunnam, founder facebook.com/vinemagazine twitter.com/vinemagazine

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As Vine goes digital-only,

bounces into town After 79 editions, 7 years and 1.1m copies, your favourite Sevenoaks magazine goes digital-only this month. It’s been an incredible journey and the Vine team are now thrilled and excited to reveal our new brand, Yellowball

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The launch of Yellowball now gives us the platform to better share the work we’re doing for our clients moving forward. It’s an exciting time for us.

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Birdsong to mark the Centenary year 2014 will mark 100 years since the outbreak of World War I, and Rachel Wagstaff ’s stage adaptation of Birdsong, a novel by Sebastian Faulks, will be on tour in the UK. Part of that tour will involve performances in Tunbridge Wells at the Assembly Hall Theatre from 24 February to 1 March. The 2013 tour of the play earned four and fivestar reviews and was able to raise £50,000 for Help for Heroes, and will continue to raise money on its 2014 tour. n For more information, contact the Assembly Hall Theatre on 01892 530 613

Joggers' charity run As well as supporting its many ladies who enter charity events, Sevenoaks Ladies Joggers also work hard to support charity and community projects.

For the second year in a row, the Sevenoaks Ladies Joggers assisted and supported the British Heart Foundation in the Christmas ‘Santa Run’. After warming up the Santas, the ladies took off on their 5k run along with more than 80 other people. n For more information on their charity work and runs visit www.sevenoaksladiesjoggers.co.uk

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Plans to build a grammar school in Sevenoaks have once again come to a halt as two plans have been rejected because they were for single sex establishments. Official rules for grammar sites state that an annexe can only be built by extending an existing school, and there are no co-ed schools in the district to expand. Although this is a disappointment, the council are not giving up their fight to build a new grammar school in Sevenoaks which would have been the first to be built in Britain for 50 years.

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The Sevenoaks District Accommodation Forum has announced a winner to its photography competition. The winner was Nicola Coffin who took a magnificent photograph of the St Clere Lake, titled Spring Sunday Morning. The booklet forms part of the overall membership package for B&Bs and self-catering visitor accommodation.

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MARKETING EXECUTIVES Nic Lapham nic@vinedigital.co.uk Chris de Rusett christopher@vinedigital.co.uk

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Launch of local sauce A new and exciting product advertised as ‘Ketchup for the big kids’ has been released. Must-Chup is an ideal blend of ketchup and mustard with a bit of a kick; it is the perfect accompaniment for any meal from burger and chips to pasta and fishcakes. We’ve tried it and we love it and for a limited time only you can get 3for2 at the price of £3.20 a bottle. n To order visit www.must-chup.co.uk or for local orders and deliveries email Andrew@must-chup.co.uk

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Cycle route for Sevenoaks

Local Grammy nomination

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The council has recently released proposals to make 140 metres of cycle route at the busy intersection across Morleys roundabout in order to provide a less hazardous route for cyclists on the A21/A225.

The plans also include putting in new signs as well as five dropped kerbs.

The plans have not yet been finalised as these proposals are still being debated.

Congratulations to Sevenoaks composer James Whitbourn who has become one of five nominees in the Best Choral Performance category at the Grammys.

His masterpiece, Annelies, is a 75-minute choral work set to the words of the diary of Anne Frank and was released earlier this year. He will find out if he has won at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles on 26 January.

Dame Kelly Holmes has been given the go-ahead by the council to open a café in the heart of Hildenborough. Her initial plans were recently rejected due to local complaints about the opening hours, lack of parking space and noise, and so she revised these issues. Her plan is to create a hub for the local community encouraging people to meet and socialise.

Known for putting the fun in insurance, Markerstudy Group raised more than £10,000 for charity. With events such as an online auction and dressing up as big screen icons, nearly 2,000 employees including those in the Tunbridge Wells and Bessels Green headquarters, took part. All proceeds will go towards good causes around the UK including Chestnut Tree House and Macmillan Cancer.

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PA to Directors Emily Swift emily.swift@vinedigital.co.uk Hannah Breen hannah.breen@vinedigital.co.uk Vine is published monthly in the UK by Vine Publishing Ltd. (Company reg no: 7195338) with a total circulation of 15,000. 8,500 land on the doormats of selected Sevenoaks households. An additional 6,500 are available through our extensive distribution network of over 150 pick-up points across the district. Printed in the UK. Please recycle Vine. © 2014. All rights reserved.

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the space Joe Stilgoe Trio 31 January, 7.30pm, Pamoja Hall Tickets £12 (£10 concessions) The Space box office: 01732 467765 boxoffice@sevenoaksschool.org www.sevenoaksschool.org/whats-on

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The Bull Hotel is now a licensed wedding venue that is able to host your entire ceremony from start to finish for up to 100 guests. The Bull can hold your civil ceremony and wedding breakfast, provide both bridal and guest accommodation and even has a stunning function room for an evening reception.

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second interview When did you start acting and why?

When I was nine my parents chucked me into different groups and classes in including cubs, basketball, piano and even clarinet lessons, which didn’t go too well!

I was happiest attending my drama classes on a Saturday morning and so when I was 14 I decided to pursue this.

After attending Sylvia Young school and Rose Bruford College I have been very fortunate with great acting jobs.

Why did you choose to audition for Birdsong?

After seeing the show in my local theatre two years ago I knew I would love to do it! The story is so fantastic and moving, and my character Stephen Wraysford Is so complex, which is rewarding for me as I am pushing myself. I have previously played Pip in Great Expectations so I know and love how adaptations enable you to

Vine talks to actor George Banks about his role in Birdsong which is coming to Tunbridge Wells next month

tell your own version of a story.

What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you on stage?

After I graduated I appeared in The History Boys show on tour which was of course a lot of misbehaving on stage!

One day I decided to be impulsive on stage and decided to eat a Kit Kat. The problem is eating in front of an audience

is 50 times more difficult than in real life! All of a sudden I started choking on this Kit Kat and I couldn’t get out my lines, whilst the other actors were standing at the side of the stage laughing at me!

n George plays Stephen Wraysford in the fantastic adaptation of Birdsong at The Assembly Hall Theatre from 24 February – 1 March www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

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It’ll be a real shame to see the physical magazine disappear, but I’m glad the title will live on in a different form. I look forward to catching up with the team at future Grapevine events.

Russell Harper Wow! Great stuff, we wish you all the best with your new business ventures!

Kent Foundation for young entrepreneurs Vine will be sorely missed, but liking the look of Yellowball Creative Consultants, wishing you all the very best.

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TO OUR FINAL EDITION In our final ever edition of Vine, we round-up your memories, thoughts and reaction from Twitter and Facebook

Vine magazine will be much missed by me as a contributor and a reader. Let’s hope the digital-only version will still have a big impact John Morrison B&B will now follow you digitally! Will miss your engaging front covers though. Online & upwards we hope!

Sevenoaks B&B Shame for me – I used to recommend it to my English as a foreign language students Katie David Thank you for showing everyone how to produce a quality content magazine that is linked into its local community. And thank you for supporting local tourism businesses. It benefits the whole local economy.

Tamsin Leigh I'm sad to hear that as I'm an old print hack and I like print editions, but good luck with your new ventures Kentish Fairs

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LEGAL MATTERS The team at Warners Solicitors offer regular expert advice on topics relevant to our everyday lives. This month Lauren McQue gives some tips on having work done to your property

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hen purchasing a property we usually inspect it, obtain a detailed survey, and hire a lawyer to ensure the appropriate contractual safeguards are in place. After spending all that time and money ensuring the property is perfect, many of us subsequently fail to take similar precautions when deciding to have work done to it.

Consequently, disputes can arise which result in significant costs that could potentially be avoided.

If you intend to have work carried out on your property, firstly do your research. We have a world of information at our disposal.

Use it. There are comparison websites and sites of certain trade bodies that list reputable tradesmen in your area.

Obtain a number of quotes before proceeding.

Once you have chosen who to instruct, ensure the following is clarified in writing: • The parties to the agreement.

• A detailed description of the intended works.

• A time scale in which the works are to be done.

• The price, including the cost of labour and materials, and when payment is due.

• Any other terms that are important. In a larger scale transaction you may choose to have a contract drawn up by a professional.

Failing to agree terms clearly can result in disputes later on that

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are difficult to resolve because the only evidence you have as to what was agreed is your word against theirs!

In many cases, you may be provided with their standard terms of business. If you are unhappy with any of the terms you are within your rights to negotiate these, although many businesses will be unlikely to significantly vary their standard terms. Make sure you read these carefully so you know what you are agreeing to.

Whatever you do, try to avoid paying in cash! Again, if the relationship deteriorates, it will be more difficult to prove that you paid. Try to use an alternative method of payment such as a bank transfer.

Ensure you clearly agree under what circumstances you will be able to terminate the instruction, for instance if the work takes too long. Check standard terms of business carefully as they might require notice of termination to be provided in a certain manner and you should ensure you comply with this.

Such simple rules could hopefully avoid you spending even more money on your property in the form of your litigation lawyer’s fees!! n For advice on all aspects of the law relating to Property Dispute Resolution, contact Lauren McQue on 01732 747932, or email lauren. mcque@warners-solicitors.co.uk, Follow Warners @KentSolicitors

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ith the countr y having a high unemployment rate for young people, it has never been more important to make sure your child’s education is as good as it can be.

With all of the independent schools and colleges ever striving to succeed, it can be a difficult decision to choose which school is perfect for your child. From private tutoring and private schools to career consultants and language classes, Vine takes a look at what the best schools in our local area are doing to make sure that their students are getting the best possible start in life when it comes to learning in our 10-page education special.

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ith 18 years' experience of helping young people and adults to manage their careers, Pat Rosser, a professionally qualified careers consultant, offers individually tailored advice.

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n For more information go to Pat’s website www.rosserandterrier.co.uk or call 07854 045055 to arrange a free 15-minute introductory interview

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Life in the Nursery

AT SEVENOAKS PREP The Sevenoaks Prep Nursery is a celebration of childhood and the beginning of being part of the wider school community

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any children at Sevenoaks Prep begin their school life in the Nursery at the age of two. It is a warm, secure environment with dedicated, experienced teachers who put children and parents at ease. Children are treated as individuals and take part in a wide range of activities that allow them to grow in confidence and to feel part of the wider school community.

At the beginning of each morning, the children and teachers in the Nursery gather round for circle time and introduce the activities for that morning. Cookery, music, nature trails, craft, colouring, tumble tots, stories, drama and science are just some that are enjoyed. It is vital that the children have fun while they are learning. Their social skills are greatly enhanced by the interaction they have with their peers and teachers.

Mrs Sue Binnie, Head of Nursery, recognises the importance of treating each child as an individual and understanding their strengths and challenges.

In the 2013 ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate) Report, The Early Years Foundation Stage was rated as ‘outstanding’ in every area: “Children trust and respect their teachers and relate well to each other. They are provided with secure foundations for their future well-

n For further information, please contact Clare Harrison, Director of Admissions, on 01732 762336, or at admissions@theprep.org.uk.

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being in all aspects of their learning. As a result, they respond to school life with great enthusiasm and enjoyment.”

The Nursery classrooms and outdoor area lie in the heart of the Junior School with close access to the wider school facilities such as the large hall, the adventure playgrounds with specialist play equipment, the fields and access to Knole Park. Nursery children also join school celebrations including special assemblies.

Through shared facilities and interaction with the older pupils, Nursery children have an understanding of the bigger picture of the school which makes a fluid transition to Kindergarten, Reception and beyond.

Families are welcome to visit the Nursery as part of a tour of the school, or as a taster session, to appreciate the very special atmosphere for themselves.

It is important to the school that there is a sense of belonging to the family from day one

Get the best start at

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Vine shows you why Kent College is a magical and unique school that will give your daughter the best start at the beginning of her school life.

et in the midst of a beautiful rural approach to learning based on the National Foundation 75-acre site, Kent College Preparatory Stage Curriculum led by a dedicated team of well School offers an excellent education qualified Early Year specialists. Girls benefit from a for girls aged 3-11. They focus on high staff-to-pupil ratio and have access to a range of the academic, social and emotional specialist teachers (French, music, drama and PE) and development of their pupils, providing facilities across the whole Prep and Senior school site. opportunities to challenge themselves, have fun, flourish The Early Years are an important part of Kent College and dream in an idyllic rural setting. “Our belief is that Preparatory School and the girls enjoy being part of happiness and confidence are fundamental factors in a the larger school community joining in with assemblies, child’s success, and this shapes our approach to learning school productions and lunchtime. and the development of confident, Wrap around care is an invaluable communicative and intellectually service that the school provides and means curious girls.” that girls can arrive early for breakfast club KC provides a happy learning and also stay after school and have supper. environment and creates a balanced the year special fun days The girls love Throughout education focusing on the girls’ strengths are planned; the girls particularly enjoy and weaknesses. The thriving school gives “pyjama day”, themed charity days and to learn and the girls excellent teaching and resources, at the local farm. this enthusiasm fruitThepicking offering enrichment opportunities and girls love to learn and this dedicated learning support so that they enthusiasm is developed within a fun and is developed can cater for the individual needs of creative environment which focuses on within a fun every pupil. building confidence and social skills. Play is integral to this development. It underpins and creative learning and assists in developing language

The Early Years

environment which focuses on building confidence and social skills

The Early Years at Kent College is a magical place full of lively learning and active play for pupils from the age of three.

The Nursery and Reception classes have their own wing of the school with light, stimulating, well-resourced classrooms and spacious outdoor facilities for play and learning. Both classes regularly interact as one group to play and learn.

KC’s flexible approach means that parents of Nursery girls can choose the sessions they wish their daughters to attend and increase these as the year progresses. Here there is a carefully structured

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At Kent College, play takes place indoors and outdoors and it is in these different environments that girls dream, explore and discover the world around them

skills, emotions and creativity, social and intellectual skills. At Kent College, play takes place indoors and outdoors and it is in these different environments that girls dream, explore and discover the world around them.

Head of Early Years, Philippa Dabin: “Kent College Preparatory school is an exciting, stimulating and beautiful environment. Every girl is valued as an individual and we aim to inspire within them a joy of discovery. All staff recognise and value play as having a fundamental role in early childhood education. Early Years staff are highly qualified and experienced professionals who work with the girls to develop skills and attitudes for future learning, promoting independence and developing self-discipline.

A positive self-image is fostered and the happiness and wellbeing of all is paramount. We encourage perseverance without fear of failure and we acknowledge achievement and success. Class groups are small with many staff supporting the girls including specialist teachers. Kent College is a lively, busy school filled with happy, friendly and caring people.”

Visiting Kent College Prep School & the Early Years Department Kent College Prep welcomes families at all times of the school year to visit for a tour of the facilities, to meet pupils and staff and to make an appointment with Headmistress, Ann Lawson. If you would like to book a visit in 2014, please contact Debbie Sainsbury, Director of Admissions on 01892 820218.

During the Spring term Kent College will be holding a Prep School Open Morning on Wednesday 5 February from 9.30am – 11.30am and an Early Years Open Morning on Tuesday 18 March from 9.30am – 11.30am. If you would like to attend, please do contact Admissions on 01892 820218 to book your places.

During the Summer term Kent College will be holding their annual Early Years Family Fun Day between 12.00pm and 4.00pm. This is a great opportunity for you and your family to visit the school for a variety of fun activities and a BBQ lunch. You and your daughters will meet current parents, pupils and staff in an informal fun setting. If you are interested in attending this event, please do register your interest by contacting Head of External Relations Emma Donovan on 01892 820237 or email donovane@ kentcollege.kent.sch.uk

Comments from pupils in the Early Years: “I like pyjama day best when we come to school in our onesies and pyjamas and all have breakfast together”.

“We have loads of toys and books and puzzles”.

“I like the home corner, sometimes it is a vets and sometimes it is a spaceship”.

“I love my school, especially when I stay for supper”.

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A co-educational day and boarding school

CATERHAM SCHOOL

A N E D U C AT I O N F O R L I F E

We strive to ensure the personal development of every pupil so they can achieve their full potential academically and socially in preparation for their life at university and beyond. We believe that a significant contributor to meeting this ambition is to offer an excellent all-round education in an inspiring learning environment.

Excellent A-level results enable all pupils to progress to university with over 85% going to one in the top tier. We have a beautiful 80-acre campus and this, combined with extensive modern facilities, enables us to offer a wide range of sports and co-curricular activities.

One of the top independent co-educational schools in England

Entrance is selective at all ages. The closing date for receipt of applications for 2015 entrants aged 11+ and 13+ is 7 November 2014.

Examinations are in January. Sixth Form applications are also welcome.

Scholarships are available and are based on assessment. Families who may be eligible for financial assistance should contact the Registrar for a Bursary application form. Regular Forces Bursaries are also available.

The school is just 5 minutes from the M25 (J6). We run coach services from Sevenoaks, East Grinstead, Crawley Down, Reigate, Edenbridge, Westerham, Oxted, Tadworth and Purley.

OPEN MORNING Saturday 20 September 9.30 am to 12.00 pm. The Headmaster’s talk will be at 10.30am To request further details or to arrange a visit please contact the Registrar.

Tel: 01883 335058 Email: admissions@caterhamschool.co.uk Caterham School Harestone Valley Road, Caterham Surrey CR3 6YA www.caterhamschool.co.uk

An IAPS Day School for pupils aged 3 to 11 years

CATERHAM PREPARATORY SCHOOL

A N E D U C AT I O N F O R L I F E

We aim to inspire a love of learning that successfully sets pupils on the path to the Senior School. In our experience happy pupils who enjoy their lessons learn better and we strive to create a caring environment whilst encouraging a passion for learning. National Curriculum subjects and French are studied from the age of 4. Music, Sport and Art also feature strongly.

The School is in a lovely wooded setting at the far end of the beautiful 80 acre campus with easy access to the excellent Sport, Art and Music facilities at the Senior School.

Entry is usually at age 3 (Nursery), 4 (Reception) or 7 (Year 3), although places do arise from time to time in other age groups.

Nurturing children along their road to discovery

Staff will be available at the Senior School’s Open Morning on 20 September. If you would prefer to visit when the School is in session, or would like further details please contact the Registrar.

See our excellent ISI report at caterhamprepschool.co.uk Tel: 01883 335058 Email: admissions@caterhamschool.co.uk Harestone Valley Road, Caterham CR3 6YB www.caterhamprepschool.co.uk

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Get the extra boost at Rochester Independent COLLEGE Top exam results do not depend on traditional formality at Rochester Independent College. Vine looks at what RIC can do to give your child the academic advantage Life at Rochester Independent College Rochester Independent College is different to most schools you’ll find in Kent. They don’t believe in wasting time enforcing uniform rules because there is no school uniform. The mutual respect that exists between students and teachers is essential for the positive and effective learning environment. RIC alumni leave to study a wide range of courses including Law, Medicine, Veterinary Science, Drama, Film and Architecture.

The school has a total population of 280 students, and an average of eight students per class so that teachers at RIC are able to focus on the individual and ensure that confidence soon starts to grow. RIC sees its main intake of students in Year 7 and sixth form from schools all over Kent. There are college minibus services running from Sevenoaks, Otford, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Kings Hill.

“Parents all speak highly of the pastoral care and of the growth in confidence they have noticed in their children.” Good Schools Guide 2013

courses with an initial assessment allowing for them to pinpoint areas that will need focus. These courses help students realise their academic potential, improve study techniques and boost overall confidence. Full boarding is available and the College’s West Kent minibus services will run throughout the holiday for Easter students.

SCHOLARSHIP The Ralph Steadman Art and Design Scholarship has been launched this year to coincide with the College’s 30th anniversary and the development of the new visual arts building. This scholarship will be offered bi-annually to an aspiring young artist with exceptional talent who is committed to furthering their career in the visual arts.

Good Schools Guide 2013

OPEN DOOR EASTER COURSES RIC offers students from any school Easter courses designed to help prepare them for GCSEs and A-Levels.

The run up to examinations is a stressful time for students and RIC is able to offer intensive study revision to help prepare them.

These courses give students the chance to gain an overview of the syllabus and practice applying their knowledge to exam questions.“The courses allow students to concentrate exclusively on structured revision without distraction in an environment in which they can easily obtain help with any problems.” RIC begin the

The top five student destinations in the last eight years are Leeds, Nottingham, Sussex, Cambridge and Imperial

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A LOVE FOR LANGUAGES Vine looks at the success of Linguaholics and how they spread their love of languages in order to help others

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inguaholics, a Sevenoaksbased language agency, believes that it is important to learn languages as it offers a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to experience new cultures. Their lessons are specifically designed to make learning fun, which encourages better participation and a

positive approach towards learning.

As there are a variety of teachers specialising in different age groups, such as 3-11 year olds, GCSE and A-Level and adults, Linguaholics covers a wide range of abilities and levels making learning available for all. In order to make the lessons engaging, they use modern teaching methods which are specifically designed to suit each individual knowing that everyone progresses differently.

As well as this, Linguaholics also encourages its students to develop their social skills which will give them room for their own personal development and to strive towards meaningful deadlines and goals so that they constantly have something to work towards.

One student has praised a teacher, Tracey

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Taylor, for her teaching skills, stating that: "For my GCSEs I got a C and a D in my Spanish reading and listening respectively in my mocks, I really wanted to improve. Tracey helped raise my confidence, and also gave me invaluable techniques on the exam papers. Thanks to her, I ended up getting an A* in my Spanish GCSE, which I thought was impossible."

As well as teaching in the standards of the National Curriculum, Linguaholics also specialises in teaching adults. One adult student has said that "learning French has been an invaluable tool for me because it has assisted me in speaking and communication in French with my counterparts in Switzerland where I own a property. I have had various challenging communications to

deal with and Tracey’s patient demeanour and teaching style have helped considerably, especially given my age and foreign language capabilities."

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Looking to

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With expansion underway in and out of the classroom, Vine discovers what The Granville has planned to get 2014 off to a flying start

he Granville Preparatory School in Sevenoaks is home to just under 200 pupils ranging from the ages of three to eleven. It is predominately a girls school, however they welcome boys aged three to four. They have just completed a new building which will provide improved classrooms and a new Art and Design Technology Centre.

The project began in early 2013, and now replaces Lodge Cottage, the old home of the previous headmistress Mrs Evans. They are now in the final stages of putting the finishing touches to the building before the start of the new term in 2014. The building will mainly serve the Early Years stage of the school but is set to benefit The Granville as a whole. The ground floor rooms will belong to the Nursery, Transition and Reception classes, and the upstairs room will become the Art and Design Technology Centre. This will enable the school to develop a new new Information and Communications Technology (ICT) room. Years three and four will move into the current Ena Makin building.

Along with this new building and strong academic success, the school has also A traditional its sporting facilities, including prep school with upgraded resurfacing all of the outdoor courts. The an evolutionary Granville continues to offer a varied and eclectic mix of extra-curricular sports and way of thinking other activities and strongly believes in the value that this adds to the rounding of the children.

While the school is consistently developing and moving forward, it hasn’t let its enviable academic record slip. Its deeply rooted traditions and values still underpin everything it does. The Granville is proven and successful at providing a high quality, all-round education that focuses on the development of each child so that they can achieve their full potential. High academic success and outstanding Independent School Inspectorate (ISI) ratings year after year are still attained through the diligent work of the staff, excellent staff-to-pupil ratios and a happy, caring and stimulating environment. n For more information call 01732 453039 or visit www.granvilleschool.org. If you are looking to visit the school, please call to arrange a private tour by Granville’s headmistress, Mrs Jane Scott.

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Experts in local tuition

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Vine explores why Kip McGrath is unique in specialising in private English and maths tuition

he Kip McGrath Education Centre in Sevenoaks specialises in providing maths and English tuition to students of all ages.

All staff at the Centre are fully qualified teachers, rather than tutors or instructors, and have enhanced police (DBS) checks. This benefits all students because the staff

are experts in the National Curriculum and know how to plan and deliver lessons that target students' specific needs.

They begin their teaching process with a free educational assessment which will highlight your child’s gaps and weaknesses in maths, tables, English, reading, comprehension, spelling and writing. The teaching process is then made unique to each individual. Rather than just using repetitive worksheets, lessons are planned to include a mixture of computer tasks and worksheets from

exclusive Kip McGrath resources, with each task targeting an area of need.

To help students prepare for GCSE, Common Entrance and 11+ exams, lessons are available during the school holidays, with the option to select how many and when you would like to attend. Parents and students are encouraged to share school reports and targets with the Kip McGrath teachers so that targets can be built into the student's individualised programme, thereby enhancing any support the student may be receiving at school.

n For more information or to book your free educational assessment visit www.kipmcgrath. co.uk/Sevenoaks or call 01732 453657

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Executive Design Building Contractors give you a full range of high quality building services with a personal touch

xecutive Design is a family-run business providing a full range of building services throughout London and the South East. With a wealth of

experience, they are able to offer a very high quality standard of building work at affordable prices. Executive Design pride themselves on taking a professional and friendly approach to how they handle both clients and suppliers, ensuring a good working relationship for all parties involved with the project.

Executive Design understand that in order to have absolute success with any building project, there has to be a close liaison with their clients and suppliers. The professional team at Executive Design manages every stage of your building project to ensure that it is kept within budget and time.

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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU

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The New Year has always been a time of self-improvement, setting out goals, and reflection. Wanting to get into shape? Looking to improve your performance at work or school? Wanting to break out of a rut? Vine explores what you can do to accomplish your goals. Whether it is checking your health with Solar Health, or getting into shape with Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Vine has the answer

eed some help to keep your resolutions?

The New Year is a great time to try a break some old habits, and that’s why so many people come up with resolutions. However, come the end of January, most of us have lost momentum and gone back to our old ways.

Here are some tips to stop that happening: Pick realistic goals Many people can’t keep their resolutions because they’re unrealistic! Know your limits, research your goals, and find out what you can do to come up with a feasible strategy.

have to show determination and perseverance.

Don’t be disheartened by a setback You may find that you experience setbacks in achieving your goal, but don’t let that break your spirit. Keep going and keep your eye on where you want to be.

Team up Find a friend or family member who is looking to achieve the same things as you, and team up! Having the encouragement of another person will help you keep to your schedule.

Define those goals When choosing your goals, it is important to set out a strategy on how you intend to reach those goals. Be specific!

Set a schedule Set a schedule to attain your goal. Understand that it is something that will not happen overnight and you will

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sing the latest technology, Solar Health Clinic is now able to calculate your overall carotenoid antioxidant status to access the effectiveness of nutritional supplements in improving your overall antioxidant health.

The patented Pharmanex BioPhotonic Scanner is the world’s first immediate and non-invasive apparatus which is able to calculate how your body and skin are aging as this is in direct proportion to the amount of antioxidants you maintain in your body. From this, Solar Health Clinic can also access how well you are protected against degenerative diseases such as cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease as our body depends on our cells' health and what level of antioxidant protection

we maintain. Unlike conventional testing such as blood tests and X-rays, the BioPhotonic Scanner is simple and easy to use: you simply place the palm of your hand in front of the Scanner’s safe light laser which will create an immediate reading. Solar Health Clinic feels strongly about this new technology as the results will allow them to empower people to become more pro-active in taking better responsibility for their health. This will then allow people to become more aware of degenerative diseases, which are on the rise and causing more problems in the nation’s health than ever before.

Jackie Reader BSc, who has trained as a Clinical Nutritionist, will then be able to guide you through nutritional therapy in order to improve your health. She believes that food, as nature intended, provides the medicine that is needed in order to maintain a state of health and that a change of eating pattern will have far fewer side effects than synthetic supplements and medicines.

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ot only is dancing enjoyable, it is also one of the best forms of aerobic and strengthening workouts available. From 6 January Dance Expressions are holding an eight-week beginners course specialising in Latin and ballroom dancing.

Although the classes will consist of gentle exercises, they will give you physical, mental and emotional benefits. It has been proven that these forms of dance tone and strengthen core muscles in the whole of your body as they combine a series of movements. These mentally and physically stimulating classes are set to boost your endurance and energy levels, so you can progressively improve your dancing skills.

The beginner course begins on 6 January at 9pm at Walthamstow Junior School and on Wednesdays in March and cost £60pp for eight weeks. n For more information, visit 01732 835304 or visit www.dance-expressions.co.uk

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BODY SHOP Chris Wharton from the Better Body Shop tells us his top tips for losing weight this January

Forget about all of the fancy new diets and exercise regimes being forced upon you this year. Keep it simple with the following 10 tips.

recommend) throw all remaining cheat foods out at the end of the day.

1. Decide what you want to achieve and write it down

Do yourself a favour and make January booze free. Your body will thank you. Alcohol always ruins good intentions, and must be metabolised before we start burning fat again.

If you really want to achieve something, write it down on paper and put it somewhere important. Include what you want to achieve and why. For example, lose 10lb by April to fit into your wedding dress. Refer to your goal daily.

2. Set a start and finish date

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Don’t just say you’re going to lose weight, be specific, when will you start? Jan 1st? When the kids go back to school? Give yourself a set number of weeks to achieve your goal. Set an end date and commit to it.

3. Enlist help Losing weight is far easier with the help of a professional. Find a personal trainer with the right credentials such as postgrad qualifications, numerous testimonials and lengthy industry experience. Although trainers can be pricey, they will always get you to your goal quickly and safely.

4. Plan your meals It is almost impossible to stick to a nutrition plan without preparation. Use a quiet time in the week to prepare your meals and snacks. Time to dust off the Tupperware.

6. Don’t drink your calories

7. Sleep more As discussed in my last column, sleep is one of the key factors to fat loss. January is usually quieter on the social front so catch up on a few winks. Aim for 7+ hours a night.

8. Drink more water Being properly hydrated improves digestion, removes excess toxins, speeds up the fat burning process and aids in just about every other function of the human body. Aim for a minimum of two litres of water a day.

9. Lift more weight, more often The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn at rest, helping you achieve your goal quicker.

10. Once you start, see it through During January you will no doubt come across endless articles about the latest fitness trends or fad diets. Some may be valid and helpful and some full of rubbish.

Either way, pick one that you believe in and see it through.

5. Remove temptation If you are anything like me, having junk food in the house will often end with you eating it. If you have a cheat day (which I strongly

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Set within the walls of an historic mansion and featuring a Roman-themed spa and award-winning restaurant, Rowhill Grange is the perfect weekend escape, says Owen Hunnam

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n a drizzly Saturday a couple of weeks before Christmas, while the rest of Kent flocked to bustling shopping malls and town centres to endure a lastminute dash for Christmas gifts, my girlfriend and I swept into the stunning grounds of Rowhill Grange.

Tucked away just off the main road near Hextable, and only 25 minutes from Sevenoaks, this impressive 18th-century manor house would be easy to miss. A world away from the bustling queues and jam-packed scramble of Bluewater, which is just a few miles away, this stunning hotel and spa was the perfect retreat for a luxury pre-Christmas escape.

From the moment we were welcomed, the attentive team at Rowhill Grange treated us like royalty. As we meandered through the maze of corridors and staircases to our luxury room called Poppy (every room is named after a flower, which is a nice touch), our porter explained the rich and eventful past of this historic house.

Our room at Rowhill was among the best I have enjoyed from any hotel. With subtle and modern décor, a polished Victorian-style bath and a power-shower to rival any of the best, you are also treated to a range of luxury Temple Spa soaps and shampoos. But the centrepiece of the room was without doubt the bed; featuring a deep-sprung mattress, the finest Egyptian cotton sheets and deluxe duvets, this is a bed you won't want to leave. Until, of course, you discover the experience that awaits in the Utopia spa.

The Roman-themed interiors are designed to take guests on an intimate spa journey. Featuring two floors of beautifully-lit pools, bubble

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tubs, pressure jets (the most powerful I’ve ever experienced) and a steam room, the spa area also has reclining chairs and a range of magazines to help you unwind when you want a break from the bubbles. With 19 elegant treatment rooms, there are a wealth of options available including facials, massages, holistic and electrical treatments, pedicures and even a hair salon.

After unwinding for a couple of hours in the spa, we enjoyed a 25-minute back and neck massage in their double treatment room. To the sound of piped music and the smell of eucalyptus oils, we slipped into repose, hoping it would never end.

Having eased into our evening with a glass of fizz in the cosy bar next to a crackling log fire, we were treated to an outstanding dining experience. With two AA Rosettes and under the direction of executive chef Luke Davis, RG’s restaurant has gained an enviable reputation as one of the area’s best eateries. And having enjoyed a three-course indulgence of Weald smoked salmon with pickled fennel salad, melt-inthe-mouth fillet steak and homemade hot chocolate fondant with orange ice cream, it’s easy to see why.

After setting off on Sunday morning and arriving in central London to join the hoards of Christmas shoppers on Regent Street, we were left wondering why we had ever left the tranquillity of Rowhill Grange. n During January, Rowhill Grange are offering a full spa day with a 2-course lunch and £150 worth of treatments from just £125.

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Some local taste The “Doors of Sevenoaks” by Sarah Murphy is a signed art print. As seen on our front cover back in March 2010, the doors come in all shapes and sizes and so makes for a very interesting and local addition to your art collection. Why not make this a part of your improved home.

Vine takes you through what you can do to improve your home and turn it into your ideal living space in 2014 with our definitive list of trusted, local, home improvement services

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Nigel Taylor of NJT Accountancy discusses the options you have when buying or owning a property overseas.

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nheritance tax allowances (IHT) in the UK are by far more beneficial than most European Countries so why are we not utilising them to their full advantage?

If you own a property overseas, especially in Spain, then there is a ticking time bomb for inheritance tax where the property is based.

Allowances in Spain are only €15,956, in the UK its £325,000, a big difference! You also have to have a separate Will if you own a property to determine the beneficiaries of your estate.

If an unmarried couple jointly own a property worth €240,000, a surviving partner has to pay €31,000 on inheriting the half share. Legal costs would be another €5,000. If a married couple jointly own a property worth €800,000, a surviving spouse has to pay €75,000 on inheriting the half share. Legal costs would be another €8,000.

One way to reduce IHT overseas is to transfer your villa into a UK Limited Company that you own one hundred percent of the shares. Clever allocation of shares to family members will be able to reduce IHT further in the UK. By transferring your villa into a UK Limited Company there would be no Inheritance Tax to pay in Spain, there would be no Will required for each person, no Spanish legal costs and no non-residency Income or Wealth Tax returns due. The property would be owned and controlled locally by a simple to manage and low-cost company.

There would also be no taxes to pay in the UK too!

Transferring the villa into a UK Company is easy and there wouldn’t be any transfer fees/ stamp duty or any local taxes to pay. The UK Company would then own the property investment in Spain, with the

previous owners now being the shareholder/directors of the company.

Under the EU Treaty, a UK Company is only taxed in one jurisdiction, the UK, and no taxes are payable onward in Spain. A UK Company is not an Offshore Company as offshore companies are charged an annual Tax by Spain of 3% for not being part of the EU. This process can occur if you are thinking about buying in Spain or thinking about transferring your property to a UK Company.

We are now in a golden era to move your property into a UK Company as it’s difficult to find any capital gain on purchases of property in Spain over the past 10 years, so plan ahead on inheritance tax! You really wouldn’t want to leave a €66,000 bill behind, would you?

Nigel Taylor of NJT Accountancy Chartered Certified Accountants Anyone who has a property in Spain must file their nonresidency tax return (210 Form) by 31 December every year. If you haven’t done so already you will be fined! n For tax advice on overseas property contact NJT Accountancy on 01732 446462 or visit our website www.njtaccountancy.co.uk

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ickey Nelson is the owner of R Body Shop 4 Smart Repairs, which offers a full body and paint repair service for your car.

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