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EDITOR IN CHIEF
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MAMA EDITOR CARLY GLENDINNING
ART DIRECTOR PAWEL KUBA
SENIOR DESIGNERS MIKE ROBERTS, SUZETTE SCOBLE
MIDWEIGHT DESIGNER CARMEN GRAHAM
JUNIOR DESIGNER JOE MUNSEY
PRODUCTION MANAGER DANICA BRODIE
GROUP SALES MANAGER JOSEPH HAISMAN
SENIOR MEDIA CONSULTANTS STELLA ADAMS
FINANCIAL DIRECTOR JERRIE KOLECI
CREDIT CONTROL MANAGER ALEXANDRA HVID
DIRECTORS
CRAIG DAVIES, LEAH DAY, JAMES FUSCHILLO
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ALEXANDRA HUNTER
MANAGING DIRECTOR SHERIF SHALTOUT
The new year is here. And as usual, we're venturing into 2023 with the best intentions. This will be the year that we learn Spanish, take up Pilates, paint our walls and stop eating sugar. In this issue
we cover countless ways of improving wellbeing in mind and body – and we meet someone who changed their life to follow a passion. Deborah Brett left a career in fashion to craft plates and pots out of clay in her garden studio – and not only has she never been happier, but she is making some extremely beautiful pieces. The pull of ceramics was always there for her, and one day she decided to commit to it. Maybe 2023 will be that kind of year. And if you're not looking for a full transformation, maybe happiness can be found in wild swimming, bread baking or puppy yoga, all of which we focus on in these pages. Happy new year.
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Breakfast is Bella Freud's favourite meal, so she has launched a range of egg cups and side plates especially for mornings. From £75 matchesfashion.com
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In this new exhibition using augmented reality, guests can scan a QR code and watch in wonder as augmented animations twinkle and murmur alongside interpretive visualisations of music.
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Agenda 16 • Bill Brand's photography 20 • Leighton House revisited
Hoxton Square has a rich history as a destination for live music and this exhibition is a celebration of the female and non-binary artists that have graced the space over the past century. It features portraits of industry icons such as Florence Welch, Lianne La Hava, and Janelle Monae. But this is no ordinary art gallery, because guests will be able to use augmented reality technology to bring the images to life through their smart devices.
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Amid the 1968 presidential elections, Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley came from opposite ends of the political divide and clashed as they met in the middle during a series of televised debates. Audiences will be able to watch their bitter feud play out on the stage in this awardwinning play by James Graham. bestofenemiesplay.com
It turns out the ancient Egyptians weren't so di erent to us, they too filled out tax returns and cracked jokes. The key to getting this glimpse into the everyday lives of one of the world’s oldest civilizations lies in scholars' ability to decipher hieroglyphics and this exhibition chronicles their progress. britishmuseum.org
18 January - 18 March
HAROLD PINTER THEATRE
Choosing your world carefully is taken to a whole new level in this play that conceptualises a world in which the government introduces a rule limiting citizens to 140 words per day. The audience will watch as an already unlikely couple attempts to navigate their relationship under the new restrictions. lemonstheplay.co.uk
ART 25 January - 23 April
David Hockney is one of the world's most popular living artists and now fans of his work will have the opportunity to experience it projected across Lightroom's innovative new four-story space in Kings Cross. This immersive exhibition is the result of three years of close collaboration with Hockney himself and is the first of a series of spectacular artist-led shows. lightroom.uk
Usher in the year of the Rabbit in style. The National Maritime Museum has been hosting this annual celebration for over twenty years and it’s an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to engage with Asian culture. After being opened by a traditional Lion Dance, the celebrations will include a series of workshops, demonstrations and performances, as well as opportunities to take intimate tours of the galleries. rmg.co.uk
Following a major redevelopment, the iconic Leighton House reopened its doors last autumn with an exciting programme of exhibition and events. One of next month’s highlights, available to book now, is an evening in conversation with sixties fashion model and muse, Pattie Boyd. Famously the inspiration for George Harrison’s 'Something' and Eric Clapton's ‘Layla’ and ‘Wonderful Tonight’, her portrait was captured by some of the greatest photographers of the 20th century including David Bailey, Terence Donovan, David Hurn and Norman Parkinson. She is also a celebrated photographer in her own right and in her latest book, Pattie Boyd: My Life in Pictures (Reel Art Press) she grants intimate access to her personal archive. Leighton House, London, W14. £15. 24 February 2023, rbkc.gov.uk/museums
OMNI is fast becoming a gallery to watch. They kick o their ambitious 2023 programme with two exciting solo exhibitions by young emerging American artists. Hampton Boyer is a trailblazing Virginia-based artist known for his figurative paintings, made up of layers of bright, clear colours, geometric forms and complex texture. Also opening in late January, Natalie Westbrook, a Pittsburgh based artist whose dynamic and deeply arresting works deploy bright colours and chaotic compositions to create an entirely unique and unrivalled painterly lexicon.
OMNI, London W1, omnigallery.com
New year cultural highlights that you should book tickets for now
TO WATCHPATTIE BOYD
Q How does it feel to be part of the KURIOS family?
A KURIOS is a very special show. We’re a cast and crew of 122 from 27 di erent nationalities and it’s an honour to be part of such a creative and brilliant team. I’ve been with Cirque du Soleil for 13 years now, working on a few di erent shows including Amaluna and CORTEO, and I joined KURIOS as Artistic Director back in 2016. My job is to oversee everything artistic on the show: I work with stage management, wardrobe, coaches and performance medicine, who are all experts in their fields, along with 50 world class artists.
Q Can you tell us a little about the show?
A KURIOS is a show that really celebrates the imagination. We follow the journey of a scientist, who believes that a hidden, invisible
world exists. Set in the second half of the 19th century during the industrial revolution, the show takes aesthetic inspiration from this era, which was a time of great invention. It’s about the capacity to invent and dream, and we want people to leave the show feeling like anything is possible.
Q What’s unique about KURIOS?
A Every Cirque du Soleil show is di erent, and KURIOS is no exception. There are acts in our show that can’t be seen anywhere else in the world. An example of this is Acro-Net… imagine it like the world’s largest trampoline. The inspiration for this act actually came from the safety net of a trapeze act on another show, which was a bit too bouncy. The creative minds took this as an opportunity to explore something never been done before, so for Acro-Net they made a net even more bouncy, to allow a team of six acrobats to propel another performer up 45ft in the air. It’s a thrill to watch and a huge crowd pleaser, when audiences realise what’s happening you can hear the excitement. Much like the show, this idea that just because something doesn’t exist yet, it doesn’t mean it can’t be dreamt up and made a reality.
Q What goes on behind the scenes?
A We have a technical team who are in charge of everything from rigging and automation, to lighting sound, carpentry and props. KURIOS has the most props of any
Cirque du Soleil show, 426 at creation, but we’ve also added a few more along the way! Their attention to detail is incredible, from big to small. We have a mechanical hand used in the show, which weighs about 750lbs and is driven by two artists underneath to drive the hand forward, and allow the fingers to move and come to life. Then we have wardrobe, who are a team that collectively maintain over 8,000 costume pieces – it’s phenomenal. The artists also do all their own makeup, which can take anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours every day.
Q What’s your favourite part of KURIOS?
A That’s a tough question! Acts like Acro-Net, Rola Bola and Aerial Bike are wonderfully acrobatic, but there’s moments of real beauty that come from simplicity too. Continent of Hands is a very special act, where an artist creates a world just with his hands. It’s projected onto a hot air balloon so everyone can see the magic. His grandmother and grandfather were deaf, so they communicated with their hands, and he learnt this craft from them. Non verbal communication is a wonderful part of what we do and what makes our show so accessible wherever we go.
An exhibition dedicated to the work of Bill Brandt reveals the secrets of the photographer’s artistry
By EVE HERBERT
Bill Brandt: Inside the Mirror, this is Tate Britain’s first exhibition dedicated to celebrated British photographer Bill Brandt (1904-1983). It reveals the secrets of his artistry and the fascinating ways he staged and refined his photographs.
Bill Brandt was first known as a photojournalist, renowned in the 1930s for his observations of British life and later for his landscapes, portraits and nudes. But his images were always carefully crafted to ‘enter the mirror’, as he put it, employing formal experimentation and artistic interventions to evoke the surreal beauty he saw in everyday life. This exhibition celebrates his theatrical direction of people and setting, his mastery of composition and abstraction, and his dialogues with the work of other artists.
Although Brandt’s images can appear candid and spontaneous, he did not capture people unaware. He worked closely with those he photographed, directing and lighting them to cast ‘the spell that charges the commonplace with beauty’. He sometimes waited for hours to capture e ects at specific times of day – as in Woman Swimming – and some of his most mysterious scenes were taken at night. Brandt developed his own film and printed his own photographs, giving him further opportunities to rebalance light and dark, and change the composition through cropping and enlarging. He even used ink and pencil to alter prints, for example introducing plumes of smoke onto Hail, Hell & Halifax. The series of Brandt’s nudes shown in the exhibition include some of his best-known and most evocative works, which further explore his interest in altered perspectives, surreal e ects and abstract compositions.
As well as being an artist in his own right, Brandt took inspiration from many other artists and art forms. The
exhibition explores some of these conversations between his photographs and other imagery, from Gustave Doré’s engravings of London to Henry Moore’s air raid shelter drawings and Orson Welles’ 1941 movie Citizen Kane. Brandt’s handmade photobook ‘A Dream’ – which is being exhibited for the first time – reveals further influences, such as John Tenniel’s surreal illustrations to Alice in Wonderland and the dramatic shadows of Expressionist cinema. Brandt also became famous for his portraits of artists, such as the actor Glenda Jackson at home in the early 1970s, and there is an arresting close-up of sculptor Louise Nevelson’s eye.
Until 15 January 2023; tate.org.uk
Don’t miss Luke Jerram’s incredible illuminated installation, Museum of the Moon, in the Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College.
Leighton House has reopened after a major transformation. Famed for its opulent interiors, extraordinary mosaic floors and tiles acquired through Lord Leighton’s travels to Turkey, Egypt and Syria, the Holland Park house is a beloved destination for all design enthusiasts.
The project has focused on the twentiethcentury additions made in a new wing at the east end of the original house, which has been completely refurbished revealing original historic features and creating new exhibition spaces and displays, the De Morgan café which opens onto the redesigned garden, a new Learning Centre and a collections store.
Leighton’s Winter Studio, an extension of the original house supported on cast iron columns and built at the end of the 1880s to
allow him to work through the winter months, is now fully restored and integrated into the rest of the historic house interiors. The Entrance Hall has been reinstated as it was in Leighton’s day, featuring a large painting from the workshop of Domenico Tintoretto, which formed part of Leighton’s original collection. A separate entrance to the house, specifically used by Leighton’s models, is also revealed. This was a common feature of the time, used to signal the professional and o cial role of the model whilst keeping them separate from families, something not applicable to Leighton but he adhered to anyway in order to follow social etiquette.
The new wing features a series of commissions that respond to the iconic interiors of the historic house and continue the house’s unique dialogue with artists and craftsmanship from the Middle East
A look at Leighton House’s impressive new refurbishment
and North Africa. Oneness, the first contemporary artwork on permanent display at the museum, is an 11-metre-high mural hand-painted by the Iranian artist Shahrzad Gha ari, which envelopes the curved walls of a new helical staircase across three floors. Inspired by a 13th century poem by Rumi exploring cultural unity, its turquoise calligraphic brushstrokes reference the distinctive tiles from the iconic Arab Hall. A suite of specially commissioned furniture handmade by Syrian artisans based in Amman, Jordan, is also featured in the new spaces. The pieces feature marquetry derived from inlaid motifs on a Syrian chest that Lord Leighton acquired on his travels and converted into a seat within the historic house and were created in partnership with Turquoise Mountain - a UK charity set up to preserve and develop traditional craft practices, originally in Afghanistan, as a means of economic regeneration. An ambitious exhibition programme runs throughout the year, presented across the two new gallery spaces.
Artists and Neighbours: the Holland Park Circle continues until 19 March and examines the story of the Holland Park Circle, a unique community of prominent artists whose fashionable, purposebuilt studio-houses, many of which still border Leighton House, heralded the era of the artist as celebrity. Simultaneously, A Life of Drawing: Highlights from the Leighton collection (to 19 February) showcases a rarely-seen selection of Leighton’s exceptional studies and sketches made within his studio and on his travels.
Leighton House reopens its doors to visitors in tandem with its sister museum, Sambourne House - a virtually unaltered Victorian terraced house nearby that provides a unique window into the art and society of the era. Together, the houses o er a programme of live events providing an intimate look into the world of each artist and their connections with our contemporary world.
“A series of commissions responds to the iconic interiors of the historic house”THE NARCISSUS HALL ©LEIGHTON HOUSE, RBKC. IMAGE COURTESY OF WILL PRYCE STAIRCASE HALL, LEIGHTON HOUSE ©RBKC, LEIGHTON HOUSE. IMAGE COURTESY DIRK LINDNER
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London’s food news and most exciting openings this month
By RACHEL HOGG
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This smooth, fullbodied, sunshine-filled Aussie red wine is blended from Shiraz with a touch of Tempranillo, bringing you typical ripe black fruit flavours with a hint of cherry. It would pair excellently with sweet red stu ed peppers. coop.co.uk
Champagne Lanson Bio-Organic, France £59
Le Green Label Organic is made with grapes from Domaine de la Malmaison, and is the only Champagne to have achieved every organic and biodynamic certification. It is the perfect expression of the terroir: direct, pure with a wonderful vitality. thechampagnecompany.com
Plum & Pepper Barossa Valley Shiraz, Australia £14.99
This delicious Shiraz is rich and warming, with beautiful black fruit, leather and oak complexity. It is also brilliantly mature with layers of flavours opening out in the glass and would be perfect with a hearty winter vegetable casserole. majestic.co.uk
We don't think there is a more fitting place to celebrate Veganuary than London’s first vegan pub. While Spreadeagle may be plant-based all year round, they have just released a special new menu that will only be available during January. It's packed full of innovative vegan twists on pub classics that may tempt even the staunchest of carnivores. thespreadeaglelondon.co.uk
You may not think that a vegan diet would be synonymous with junk food, but at Fat Hippo they’ve figured out how to make your favourite comfort food completely plant-based. Their vegan burger menu will leave you spoilt for choice and is accompanied by a host of moreish starters, shakes and sides. fathippo.co.uk
For the snackers looking for bold flavour and unique textures, Eat Real offers a collection of vegan and gluten-free chips that’ll change the way you crunch. eatreal.co.uk
They may be best known for their carbon neutral beef, but this month at Gaucho, vegetables will take centre stage. The Argentinian restaurant has partnered with the nonprofit, Crate to Plate, to develop an entirely plant based supper club experience, held every Wednesday evening in January. gauchorestaurants.com
London plant-based restaurant Holy Carrot has joined forces with the American documentary film ‘Cowspiracy’ to create an exciting limited-edition menu to commemorate Veganuary. The four-course set menu will be available from the 3rd of January and is priced at £40 per person. holycarrot.co.uk
The creative food developer has produced a collection of three dairy-free cheeses; a delicate Burrella, a light Crematta and a creamy Superstraccia. juliennebruno.com
NOJO has managed to do the seemingly impossible; create a range of astonishingly tasty, plant based sauces in a way that doesn’t negatively impact the environment. nojolondon.co.uk
CAFE
Wave stands for ‘We Are Vegan Everything’, so it goes without saying that you won’t be finding any animal by-products at this cafe. What isn’t missing is the classic London co ee shop experience, whether that be grabbing a quick sandwich to go, or sitting down to enjoy a leisurely brunch.
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There’s something reassuring about the fact that even in our fast-paced world, even in a London that’s always looking for the next big thing, hotels are still serving afternoon tea. And that despite our brains being frazzled by nonstop bad news and constant updates from our phones, there are still people who choose to spend a few tech-free hours sitting in an armchair and eating cakes in the afternoon.
At The Kensington Hotel, the feel is traditional and muted, but also somehow contemporary. Comfort is key, and there’s a sense of being cocooned from the world, as if nothing that happens outside this bubble could touch you. We sit in vast squashy chairs for a tea menu inspired by the travels of Phileas Fogg, of Jules Verne’s Around the World in Eighty Days. This is the first in a series of adventurous seasonal teas at the hotel, o ering a twist on the traditional tea menu but without changing it too much. So there’s a glass of champagne to
start, and pots of fragrant tea, all served in a hushed and respectful way, because after all, afternoon tea is a serious business. Even though it’s neither lunch nor dinner, there’s a lot of food, and its function is as much to be decorative as to be delicious. First are the savouries, themed for London, Rome and Cairo: a miniature beef and gravy pie, a parmesan gougere and a falafel ball. Next come sandwiches, for the same cities: Smoked salmon and cream cheese, sundried tomato and mozzarella and hummous with caramelised onion. And then the elegant sweets: bano ee pie, tiramisu and a raspberry, rose and pistachio mousse. All of these colourful and varied creations come prettily served on a traditional tiered stand, accompanied by the obligatory scones with cream and jam. We take our time. It’s a lovely, almost otherworldly decadent treat to spend an afternoon lingering over an unneccessary meal, and a welcome respite from the realities of life.
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“There’s a lot of food, and its function is as much to be decorative as to be delicious”
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Preparation time: 20 min
Resting time: 4 h 30 min–4 h 45 min Baking time: 25 min
• 80 g (1/2 cup/3 oz) coconut sugar
• 500 g (3 1/2 cups/1 lb 2 oz) plain (all-purpose) flour (T55)
• 220 g (1 cup/7 3/4 oz) crème fraîche
• 2 eggs + 1 beaten egg for glazing
• 15 g (1 1/2 tbsp) fresh yeast, crumbled
• 9 g (1 3/4 tsp) Guérande sea salt
• 50 g (1/4 cup/1 3/4 oz) coconut oil
• 100 g (scant 1/2 cup/3 1/2 oz) butter, softened and diced
1 Combine all the ingredients, except the coconut oil, beaten egg for glazing and butter, in a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Mix on low speed for 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Incorporate the coconut oil and butter on low speed. The dough should pull away from the sides while remaining slightly sticky. Cover the mixer bowl with a cloth and leave the dough to rise for 2 hours at room temperature.
2 On a floured work counter, divide the dough into four pieces of equal weight (about 270 g/91⁄2 oz each). Loosely shape the dough pieces into balls and place on a tray. Refrigerate for 30–45 minutes.
3 Shape the dough pieces into boules (see page 30), tightening well. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with baking (parchment) paper. Cover with a cloth and prove (proof) for 2 hours at room temperature.
4 Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F). Brush the brioches with beaten egg and bake for 25 minutes.
2 Remove the brioches from the oven, then cool on a wire rack.
Makes 2 Loaves
Preparation time: 20 min
Resting time: 4 h 45 min Baking time: 1 h 15 min
• 75 g (2/3 cup/2 3/4 oz) lentil flour
• 75 g (2/3 cup/2 3/4 oz) chickpea (gram) flour
• 350 g (2 1/2 cups/12 oz) plain (all- purpose) flour (T55)
• 300 g (1 1/4 cups/10 1/2 oz) water at 16°C (60°F)
• 20 g (2 tbsp/3/4 oz) coconut sugar
• 9 g (1 3/4 tsp) Guérande sea salt
• 5 g (1 1/2 tsp) fresh yeast, crumbled
• 1 tbsp olive oil
1 Combine all the ingredients in a stand mixer fitted with a
dough hook. Mix and knead for 4 minutes on low speed and then for 4 minutes on high speed. Cover the mixer bowl with a cloth and leave the dough to rise for 3 hours at room temperature, folding after 1 1/2 hours.
2 On a lightly floured work counter, divide the dough into two pieces of equal weight (about 420 g/15 oz each).
Roughly shape into balls. Cover with a cloth and rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
3 Shape the dough pieces into boules (see page 30) and transfer to a baking sheet lined with baking (parchment) paper. Cover with a cloth and prove (proof) for 1 1/2 hours at room temperature.
4 Place a baking pan on the lowest oven rack and preheat the oven to 250°C (480°F). Score the loaves with a cross (see page 34). Once the oven is hot, pour 50 ml (3 1/2 tbsp/1 3/4 fl oz) water into the hot baking pan. Put the loaves and pan of water into the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Lower the temperature to 220°C (425°F) and bake for another 45 minutes.
5 Remove the loaves from the oven, then cool on a wire rack.
Preparation time: 25 min
Resting time: 2 h 25 min Baking time: 18 min
• 535 g (generous 4 cups/1 lb 3 oz) white bread flour (T65)
• 290 g (scant 1 1/4 cups/10 1/4 oz) water at 16°C (60°F)
• 50 g (1/4 cup/1 3/4 oz) caster (superfine) sugar
• 15 g (1 1/2 tbsp) fresh yeast, crumbled
• 10 g (2 tsp) Guérande sea salt
• 30 g (3 tbsp/1 oz) olive oil
• Poppy and sesame seeds, for finishing METHOD
1 Combine all the ingredients, except the oil and seeds, in a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Mix and knead for 4 minutes on low speed and then for 2 minutes on high speed. Incorporate the oil and mix for another 2 minutes. Cover the mixer bowl with a cloth and rest the dough for 40 minutes at room temperature, then refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
2 On a floured work counter, divide the dough into nine pieces of equal weight (about 100 g/31⁄2 oz each) and pre-shape to resemble rugby balls. Cover with a cloth and rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
3 Make a plait (braid) using three dough pieces. Repeat the operation with the remaining dough pieces to make three plaits. Sprinkle with poppy seeds and sesame seeds. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with baking (parchment) paper. Cover with a cloth and prove (proof) for 1 hour at room temperature.
4 Place a baking pan on the lowest oven rack and preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F). Once the oven is hot, pour 50 ml (3 1/2 tbsp/1 3/4 fl oz) water into the hot baking pan. Put the loaves and pan of water into the oven and bake for 18 minutes.
5 Remove the loaves from the oven, then cool on a wire rack.
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Hyaluronic Acid is a miracle chemical that helps your skin stay plump and hydrated. It is naturally produced in our body, however as we age our natural production begins to slow, so in steps RoC’s new range. It’s made up of three products; a serum, a moisturiser and an eye cream, all formulated to replenish your skin’s natural levels of Hyaluronic Acid, from £24.99. rocskincare.co.uk
A drop in temperature usually doesn’t bode well for those with eczema-prone skin, so Beauty Kin has created a new product to help them survive the winter months. Their Soothing Bar is made of natural moisturising ingredients, making it the perfect solution for anyone wanting to avoid harsh chemicals, £9.95. beautykin.com
Everybody holds stress in a di erent part of their body and for me, that place is my jaw. I’m not alone in this either, it’s estimated that around 10 million people in the UK alone struggle with Bruxism, which is the o cial term for teeth grinding. Constantly clenching your jaw can cause a menagerie of issues, including chronic headaches, face and neck pain, not to mention the damage you do to your teeth. There are several potential solutions, one increasingly popular and somewhat unexpected one being botox. I was lucky enough to pay a visit to one of the expert practitioners, Jennifer Doyle, at The Clinic in Holland Park and try this solution out for myself. Jennifer explained how botox gets injected into a muscle in your jaw called the Masseter. It works by blocking the nerve transmission telling the muscle to contract and therefore minimising movement. The idea is that the muscle will shrink and atrophy with time, similar to how your muscles get smaller if you stop going to the gym. She explained that the treatment will help minimise the stress I am putting on my jaw and will lessen the daily discomfort I experience as a result. It’s been a few weeks since then, and I’m pleased to say that she was right.
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Q What inspired you to create 'The Female Curve'?
A In 2020, I decided to go through an egg freezing journey and before my first appointment I received a series of videos about female physiology. It blew my mind how little I knew about my body, so I started reading and learning about how hormones actually work.
Q How did you go about developing the program?
A I started by tracking my own cycle and then adjusted not only when and how I train, but also my diet and lifestyle as a whole. The e ects were transformational. From there I designed an eight-week pilot program, which has proved to be a real success with so many.
A There’s a massive stigma around female hormones and they are seen as the ‘down-side’ of being a woman. But in reality, living in sync with your cycle can supercharge your health, fitness, and wellness. It’s proven by science, and has already improved the lives of hundreds of women.
Q Why do women's bodies need a di erent approach?
A Centuries of male bias have created a set of recommendations that often work against our hormones and can be harmful. It isn't enough to just apply a blanket one size fits all approach to all women's bodies, so our approach is hyperpersonalised to each individual.
Q What does a woman's body generally need during its cycle?
A It's di erent for everyone, after all, female bodies are super complex and unique and they must be treated accordingly. That being said, roughly speaking, when it comes to exercise, your follicular phase is your strong phase and your luteal phase is a more calm restorative phase. So it's best to push hard at the beginning of your cycle and then slow down towards the end. Equally the way you need to nourish your body changes throughout the month. For example, your body temperature rises in the second half of the month, so you need more calories- hence those cravings
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If you’re not a wild swimming enthusiast, it won’t be because nobody has tried to convert you yet. Being able to jump into cold water, whatever the weather, has become a badge of honour among urban women who are looking to feel truly alive, as enthusiasts will tell you endlessly. It has become a cliche: the Hampstead ponds are visited daily, after school drop-o , by hordes of women in dryrobes seeking the endorphin rush that comes from plunging into unlikely temperatures and staying immersed for as long as you can without turning blue. If you haven’t got the bug yet, then maybe 2023 will be your time. And fashionwise, there’s a welcome improvement on the dryrobe in the shape of Wylding’s brilliant fleece-lined boilersuit, designed to wear over a swimsuit for ease of dressing and undressing in the cold. wylding.co.uk
Are mushrooms a cure for all ills? There’s still a lot for us to learn about the wide-ranging powers associated with mushrooms, but it’s plain that there’s a lot of potential uses for fungi. Dirtea is a new range of powders and super blends which
accentuate the healing and transformative powers of mushrooms to o er the future of natural, functional nutrition for tangible health and wellbeing benefits. Sold as powders to mix into any drink, the blends can help to naturally improve immunity, enhance focus, boost brain power and progress performance, as well as restore a sense of calm, with delicious daily drinks which optimise your health and wellbeing. Ingredients include some of the world’s most scientifically researched functional mushrooms including Chaga, Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps and Reishi, as well as adaptogens, and ayurvedic herbs to o er a wide range of benefits in an instant. We have been slipping a spoonfull of Lion’s Mane mushroom powder into our morning co ee for some weeks now and can report a boost in concentration and focus. The powder is said to stimulate growth of the brain cells and can boost your memory, improve focus, and enhance your mood, whilst supporting digestion with its strong anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-boosting abilities. What’s not to like? Let 2023 be the year of the mushroom. dirteaworld.com
Yes, this is a real thing. Yoga with animals is a growing trend, and it’s not just puppies. There’s also goat yoga, alpaca yoga and even horse yoga. The idea is to harness the positive e ects that interactions with animals have on our wellbeing. Interacting with animals – especially dogs and puppies – can provide stress-relieving physiological benefits and help us experience a more
positive range of emotions. Puppy Yoga London o ers a variety of classes for all abilities, and it’s just what it says: a yoga class, with puppies. Cute, soft, cuddly and energy-filled puppies that bound around enthusiastically, jump on you as you balance in Downward Dog or snuggle into you as you attempt your Sirasana. Because adding a dose of cute to your pose can’t be a bad thing. puppy-yoga.co.uk
CBD is an appealing option for those who are looking for pain relief without the side e ects. Not only is CBD shown to relive nerve pain and back pain, but it can have a positive e ect on anxiety, insomnia, PTSD and depression. Dawn Fable founded CBD range Press Pause for women, in response to what she sees as a female tendency to prioritse everything except themselves. Her range of CBD supplements focus on hormonal, mental, physical and sexual wellness. presspauseproject.com
“It’s just what it says: a yoga class, with puppies”
oolroom has launched new sleep trials on all its natural bedding products to give customers absolute confidence wool can help improve your sleep and mood in 2022. According to Woolroom’s Clean Sleep Report, 95% of people identified a good night’s sleep as being important to their mood, whilst 30% said they feel more anxious after a bad night’s sleep. With this in mind, there is no better time than the present to set yourself a new year’s sleep resolution to help you get the Zzz’s you deserve.
Sleeping better can not only enhance physical, mental, and emotional health, but also generate the energy and self-control necessary to achieve other goals in the new year.
At Woolroom, the UK’s leading luxury wool bedding retailer, you can find a huge range of bedding and mattresses which
Wcan help to create the perfect ‘clean sleep’ environment. Wool is the only completely natural, sustainable, and renewable bedding fibre, and contributes to a better night’s clean sleep owing to its temperature regulating, hypoallergenic and chemical free properties. It can absorb more moisture unlike other natural fibres such as cotton and down, delivering a deeper, more regenerative sleep.
To give customers 100% confidence in their purchase, this January, Woolroom has launched a 30 night sleep guarantee on all individual bedding products, and a 60 night sleep guarantee on all bedding sets, allowing customers to return items should they not be 100% satisfied. You can even trace the wool in the bedding back to the exact farm it was sourced from.
For those also looking to invest in a mattress, Woolroom has a beautiful new Artisan Collection of mattresses using the finest natural fillings, zero chemicals and completely glue free for easy recyclability. The
brand proudly partners with British Wool to ensure these mattresses are also fully traceable meaning for the first time, consumers can use a QR code to trace the wool used in their mattresses back to the exact farm – via the brand’s first-to-market certification, Wool ID.
Chris Tattersall, Managing Director of Woolroom and Sleep Environment Expert, comments: “With many people setting themselves new year’s resolutions, we are encouraging people to invest in their sleep. We spend on average one third of our life asleep, so it is really important to create a ‘clean sleep’ and personalised sanctuary that can benefit your overall health and wellness. We hope these new 30 and 60 night sleep trials will give many people the confidence to see just how e ective wool bedding can have on their sleep in 2023.”
Woolroom is the UK’s leading wool bedding specialist committed to helping achieve a natural night’s clean sleep. Through this commitment, Woolroom is dedicated to raising awareness of the holistic sleep environment, which is the key to attaining a good night’s sleep and spotlight the natural benefits of wool as the only sustainable, temperature regulating, hypoallergenic and chemical free bedding fibre solution.
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At King Edward VII’s Hospital, modern medicine and traditional values are combined to provide the very best individualised care. From the warm welcome patients receive at reception to the reassurance we give them as they leave, we aim to make every patient feel like our only patient.
Our primary areas of clinical excellence are Musculoskeletal Health (joints), Women’s Health, Urology Health, and Digestive Health, where our renowned specialists and highly skilled teams will create a uniquely tailored care plan to help you get back to better health.
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Our Carers are the kind of people you trust to know some of the secrets that make you tick. Especially when it comes to what tickles your taste buds – your preferred brand of ice cream or blend of whisky for example, served right where, and when, you want it.
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bed, one that would mimic the feeling of weightlessness he had had on the heather. This quest took thousands of hours and a partnership with the Spinal Unit at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Sweden. The final result is Carpe Diem Beds' patented Contour Pocket System, which has a unique cushioning ability. It gently yields and supports at the same time, instantly moulding to your body’s contours and changing with your every movement. You can feel the mattress embrace your hips and shoulders while gently supporting your lumbar and waist. Your spine is relieved of tension, and your muscles can finally relax. The sensation is unique: almost weightless and quite unlike most standard mattresses. Just like lying on a bed of heather on the cli s by the Swedish sea, in fact.
The perfect night’s sleep is the holy grail of life. The quality of our sleep defines our day – and a good night will always lead to happier, more productive and successful waking hours. But how to achieve it? Most important is, of course, the bed itself.
Swedish bed company Carpe Diem Beds was founded 26 year ago by chiropractor Börje Thuleskär, a firm believer in the importance of sleep for body and mind. He sought out the best mattress on the market, but wasn’t impressed by it and one day fell asleep on a bed of heather by the sea in Sweden – where he realised that nature contoured to his body far more than any bed ever had. This led him to embark on a quest to build the perfect
At Carpe Diem Beds showroom on Wigmore Street, visitors can experience the company’s ethos first hand. Its innovative approach is visible on their website, where an interactive bed configurator introduces the available options, revealing how each bed can be matched with personal preferences. Each bed is customisable in size, finish and fabrics. Top of the range is Vindö, the most innovative adjustable bed that o ers automatic lumbar and neck support, with head and foot rests that can be lowered or raised to suit your needs. It has a variety of massage functions that can be controlled via an app, as well as built in under-bed lighting.
Skaftö is Carpe Diem Beds’ most exclusive continental bed and its moveable midsection can be adjusted, with built-in back support customised by remote control.
There’s no better single route to wellbeing for body and soul than rest and sleep, and that’s why a Carpe Diem bed is a longterm investment in your overall health.
Oliver Bootmann, VP Brand of Carpe Diem Beds, says: “Why compromise when you don’t have to? Beds can and should soothe both the body and the soul.”
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With a new year signalling a fresh start, there is no better time to take control of your health.
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Founded by research biologist Dr Sara Palmer-Hussey PHD, Lumity's Morning & Night supplement is the original nutritional powerhouse from industry-leading health and wellness brand, Lumity. Its scientifically backed formulas are clinically tested and designed to provide around-the-clock support, whether you're looking to improve the quality of your sleep, rejuvenate skin, strengthen your immune system, increase your energy levels, or strengthen your muscles and joints. It's no wonder Lumity is adored by internationally renowned nutritionists and athletes, as well as A-listers like Angelina Jolie, Jamie Rednapp and Yasmin Le Bon. With thousands of 5* reviews, Morning & Night combines the very best of science and nature to make feeling and looking great simple.
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Join us at the Royal Hospital for Neurodisability to support and celebrate with the RHN at this fabulous evening.
You can expect stunning performances (stirring opera arias, much loved show tunes and humorous monologues) plus delicious food and wine - all kicked off with a glass of bubbly!
Our event will take place in the Hospital’s newly refurbished Victorian Hall
All proceeds from this event will go to support the magnificent work of the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability. Everyone is welcome! Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
Founded in 1854 by Andrew Reed, we are one of the oldest, independent charity hospitals in the UK. Today we continue as a charity hospital and research centre, caring for adults with complex brain injuries and neurological conditions.
cravings or temptations. You may find it easier to resist if you remove some alcohol from your home and reduce the amount of time you spend in places where alcohol is in abundance, such as pubs. Try fun activities such as bowling and crazy golf which you’ll be keeping busy and active.
One of the best things you can do to help you achieve your goals is to track your progress by monitoring how much you are drinking with a diary. This will also help you understand what you’ve learnt as you go through the process of changing habits. Make a note of what drinks you’ve consumed, why you drank them and how it made you feel.
When you're hungover, it's hard to get motivated to do much of anything. When you feel like you have a pounding headache and your stomach is doing somersaults, you just want to lay low. If you have fun plans the morning after a night out, it will be easier to keep yourself from going overboard and drinking too much.
There are a lot of reasons to drink. It’s cold outside, or you're celebrating a special occasion.
At the end of a long work week, a cold beer or glass of wine can be the perfect way to relax. However, if you find yourself drinking more than you want, or need to fit in with your social circle or satisfy your own habits, you should make an e ort to have sober days. Changing up your routine can help you pay more attention to how much, and what kind of drinks you consume.
Herbal teas are a great alternative to alcohol in the winter when the temperatures fall. You'll be doing your health a favour by replacing evening alcoholic beverages with herbal teas. Unlike alcohol, most of them won't make you feel bloated, spaced out, or tipsy but instead will help you unwind at night.
When you’re trying to cut down on your drinking, it can be all too easy to give in to
You shouldn’t feel obligated to drink just because others are. You don't have to drink to fit in with a group and you should avoid people who try to make you drink when you don't want to. Explain your reasoning why and ask for support in your choice. Practice assertiveness, saying no and in the worst case, leaving situations you feel uncomfortable in.
When you do drink, try to drink at a slower pace. By taking your time, the alcohol will be less likely to go to your head and you’ll have a more memorable night. Have water in between your drinks to keep hydrated throughout the night. Also, if you’re socialising outside, you will end up saving money by savouring each drink you buy and curbing your consumption.
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If one of your new year's resolutions was to introduce new healthy and fulfilling habits into your life, the new brand Callen Olive is the daily motivation you need to stick to it. Here, founder, multi-award-winning podiatrist, London-born Maggie Trevillion reveals why Callen Olive is more than just another luxury skincare for legs and feet but a new concept to help take greater care of the most neglected parts of our body.
Having run Walk This Way Podiatry for over ten years, it saddens me how many people su er from foot shame. Day in and day out, we deal with frustrated clients who feel ashamed of baring their legs and feet due to embarrassing conditions such as fungal nails, verrucas, or dry, cracked skin. Some of them wait months before seeking help, so by the time we see them, the condition has deteriorated, making treatments more challenging. It's evident that the feet are one of the most underrated parts of the body. Unless there is a medical or cosmetic need, most people do not bother to have them regularly checked as they do with their teeth, for example. But also, I felt there
was a big gap in the market for products that actually work. With Callen Olive, I want to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining our feet in top condition.
Callen Olive combines the latest advancements in cosmetic science, medical podiatry expertise and the luxurious feel of premium beauty products. Over the last four years, I have worked closely with one of the top cosmetic manufacturers in the UK to develop a range that contains the highest grade of naturally derived ingredients, responsibly sourced worldwide. Every formulation targets the particular needs of the legs and feet skin to deliver instant results.
Not really! I just can't pick one; it's like favouring one of your children. However,
when push comes to shove, I will choose Foot Sole & Heel Saviour Balm and the Deep Nourishing and Restorative Leg & Foot Serum. I love how they leave the legs and feet skin feeling radiant, velvety soft, and looking plumper and younger. They're both essential in a beauty bag to maintain the skin hydrated.
For me, it's all about discipline and paying the feet equal attention to the face or hair. So, I always advise making leg and foot care part of one's daily self-care ritual. My top tips are:
• Make sure to moisturise your legs and feet daily after showering or bathing.
• Exfoliate the legs and feet at least twice weekly to eliminate the skin's dead cells and promote new ones.
• Remove the excess dry skin on the heels with a foot file or emery board once a week to prevent it from building up and cracking.
• If you do paint your toenails, always use a basecoat to prevent them from discolouring. And make sure you give them some breathing space between pedicures to repair themselves from the chemicals in nail polishes.
Leg and foot-loving products are available at selected podiatry clinics across the country. callenolive.com
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The Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, is home to an awe-inspiring installation this winter:
The Museum of the Moon, which will see a Lunar Wellbeing Programme run alongside it, with cosmic meditations, sound baths, full moon yoga and more. The Museum of the Moon is a model of the Earth’s moon made by artist Luke Jerram using NASA imagery, and is suspended in the Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College until 5 February. This incredible sculpture provides visitors with the chance to reflect and take in the serene beauty of the moon.
Start the New Year with a Full Moon Manifestation workshop under the Museum of the Moon, the ultimate positive start to 2023. Led by House of Roxy on 7
January, participants can channel their positive energy for 2023 in a powerful Full Moon Manifesting Ritual and meditation, and will have the chance to buy handmade and sustainable products including inhalation salts and incense. Wellbeing Wednesdays will see a series of 45 minute bespoke yoga sessions take place under the moon, the perfect way to start your day with a clear mindset. Wellbeing Wednesdays are led by Kindred Yoga Studio, a local yoga studio hailing from Deptford, guiding you through a playful Vinyasa Flow. On 14 January, Kindred Yoga’s co-founder Katrina Rayburn will host a revitalising yoga brunch under the Museum of the Moon. Start your morning with an energising 90-minute yoga class followed by a delicious brunch. On 20 January Kindred Yoga presents Serenity Sound Healing and
Supper with Junior Valentine. Join gong master Valentine as he guides you on a cosmic meditation under the Museum of the Moon. This serene and rejuvenating sound bath will let you soothe, rest and connect your mind to a new energetic level. A healthy, hearty supper will be served after the session.
Celebrating the Lunar New Year, Kindred’s yoga teacher David Kam will lead a movement session grounded in yoga on 28 January, the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, an ideal day to celebrate the wonders of the human body, mind and heart according to Chinese mythology. This dynamic session will be followed by journalling and conversation. On 5 February, Kindred Yoga’s Moon Saker will lead a Full Moon Workshop, ideal for releasing and letting go. Connect with the February Snow Moon and prepare for a restorative session of Vinyasa Yoga, journalling and breath work.
Embrace your inner peace at the Lunar Wellbeing workshops in this beautiful, zen setting. If you can’t make it to the sessions, the Museum of the Moon is open every day as part of your visit to the Painted Hall, where you can take in the grandeur of this magnificent Baroque setting as it meets the mesmerising serenity of the Moon.
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Many of us are guilty of putting up with daily aches and pains for too long. These can impinge on your quality of life and stop you from doing the things you love. Whether it’s sports, a skiing holiday, or even just climbing the stairs without pain, we can help you start your journey to better health today.
King Edward VII’s Hospital brings traditional values alongside the latest medical technology to provide a unique o ering in a central London location. With diagnostic packages starting from £380, and access to world-leading consultants within as little as 24 hours, you can start dealing with your medical worries at a time that suits you.
The Hospital’s new state-of-the-art outpatient and diagnostic facility, King
Edward VII’s Medical Centre o ers an impressive array of cutting edge diagnostic technology. All your tests can be carried out under one roof in one visit, o ering convenience in a five-star facility.
“My stay at the King Edward VII's Hospital was superb. The treatment is second to none, the nursing and all other sta are remarkable, the catering is first class and the overall service is wonderful.”
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With Centres of Excellence in Women’s Health, Digestive Health, Urological Health and Musculoskeletal Health, King Edward VII’s brings together worldleading consultants, specialist radiologists,
physiotherapists and clinical sta nurses to give you multidisciplinary care that is tailored especially for your needs. In a recent patient satisfaction survey 98% of patients told us that their overall quality of care was ‘good’ or better.
With just 56 beds, King Edward VII’s Hospital o ers truly personalised medical care that means your health and comfort is our number one priority. You’ll be able to recuperate from your treatment in a peaceful and private environment where everyone from the consultants and nurses, to the doormen and chefs are ready to help make your stay as comfortable as possible. All of our patients receive a bespoke service in an independent, innovative and forward-thinking hospital.
Find out how King Edward VII’s Hospital can help you get back to better health by calling 020 4571 2097 (Mon-Fri) or visit kingedwardvii.co.uk
Anyone who has booked a ski trip this year will know that there is preparation to be done. The best way to make the most of your ski holiday and prevent injury on the slopes is to get in shape before you go. Muscle strengthening technologies can play an important role with the dual purpose of improving your performance and protecting your joints - whether on the ski slopes, the tennis court or the golf course.
Dr Kim discusses a high intensity focused electromagnetic muscle toning technology (HIFEM) that could boost your fitness regime.
Multi-award winning BTL Emsculpt Neo builds on legacy of its much-loved predecessor by combining two technologies - radiofrequency and powerful muscle toning. It is the first non-invasive device designed to eliminate fat cells and build muscle by a unique combination of
radiofrequency heat and HIFEM delivered together, stimulating muscle tissue to an intensity that wouldn’t be possible during your regular workout. Numerous clinical studies have demonstrated an average of 25% increase in muscle and 30% decrease in fat after a course of BTL Emsculpt Neo treatments.
Not only is Emsculpt Neo ideal to help you fit into the more flattering styles of ski wear, but for anyone who has struggled with their knees for the first few days of a ski trip, Emsculpt Neo has the advantage of being able to strengthen your thigh and calf muscles to provide support and protection against injury. In addition, you can improve your overall core stability through delivery of supramaximal contractions to your abdominal and gluteal muscles enabling higher intensity workouts. A BTL Emsculpt Neo treatment simulates the e ect of 20 000 sit-ups or gluteal squats in a single 30-minute session.
Emsculpt Neo is a powerful body sculpting treatment, but not only does it help your clothes fit better, it also has the massive benefit of reducing visceral fat – the inflammatory fat that sits around your organs that drives insulin resistance and an increased risk of chronic ill-health. Emsculpt Neo is also used to help treat diastasis, or separation of abdominal muscles after pregnancy or weight gain, with around 19% improvement.
During your Emsculpt Neo treatment you can expect to feel a warm sensation in the treated area, along with muscle contractions that gradually intensify. Because of the way the muscle pulse patterns work, the treatment feels like an intense workout, but is not painful and is adjusted to your comfort level. Your body rapidly metabolises fat for fuel for this workout as well as inducing a process which permanently destroys fat cells. The addition of radiofrequency in the Emsculpt Neo enables greater fat reduction, muscle toning and skin tightening.
Dr Kim Prescott practices at the Penrose Clinic and in Knightsbridge, as well as lecturing and training in aesthetic medicine. You are welcome to email her on drkim@psmd.co.uk or info@penroseclinic.co.uk with any questions you might have. drkpclinic.co.uk I penroseclinic.co.uk
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Warm neutrals make up the palette for 2023, with putty shades and muted colours creating intrigue and depth. Pictured is Thrift, a pale, soft pink made with my favourite pigments, raw and burnt umber and yellow ochre from Francesca's Paints. francescaspaint.com
Interiors inspiration 88 • Ceramics with Deborah Brett 92 • The power of paint 100
Ercol's Ancona range is defined by soft contours and graceful lines; there are no sharp angles or projecting corners anywhere in its striking, sculptural design. Table tops and shelves are lozenge shaped, giving them a subtle Art Deco look, with all joints gently scooped and flowing smoothly. Compact proportions make the range suitable for smaller spaces. Sideboard, £1,279
Crown's new Abstract Insights colour palette is warming, light and neutral with a focus on understated subtlety. So neutrals and creams bring warmth and comfort with a hint of gentle organic green and contrasting unsaturated black-brown to complete the look. crownpaints.co.uk
This creative collaboration sees ten world-famous works of art from the Monet, Turner, Cézanne, Michelangelo, Renoir and Van Gogh reimagined into exclusive, high-quality, contemporary, machine-washable rugs. From £99 ruggable.co.uk
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Doris Splatter Teapot, £39.50 sweetpeaandwillow.com
Set within a charcoal glass bowl, Swoon's portable Moon lamp is cordless and rechargable. The glowing opal ball bulb has a touch sensor dimmer that brightens up to four levels to create a celestial feel that is reminiscent of a full moon. houseof.com
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Kraak Teapot, £95 oka.com
Ceramic teapot, £23.35 notjustjugs.com
Pharos tea set, £495 micucci.co.uk
Inspired by the island of Barra in the Outer Hebrides, the new Postcards from Barra paint collection features five coordinated colours that draw on elements of the island's natural world, from white sandy beaches to green rocky hills. Frm £35 francescaspaint.com
What made fashion journalist Deborah Brett change career for a new life in ceramics? Absolutely meets herDEBORAH BRETT IN HER GARDEN STUDIO
A It was something that was percolating in my mind for about 10 years or so – but I think that when you’re really successful at something and also you do it really well, then leaving that comfort of something that feels quite safe can be tricky. My fashion life is wonderful and I've had the most brilliant career over 25 years and it’s very enticing. I kept on trying to leave and it kept on pulling me back in. I’ve still got my little toe dipped into the fashion pond – I don’t know whether I could leave it completely.
A One of the reasons was that I needed a new challenge. I went to St Martins and studied fashion design and then from there I went into journalism, so I wanted to learn again. When you’re older you know how to do that – and I wanted to really immerse myself in it before I even decided
what I want to do with it. So I spent six years just learning everything I could while still having a job (and three kids). The transition’s been really slow but I haven’t wanted to rush it. Funnily enough, when I was at school there were things that I was really passionate about and one of them was my pottery class – I did it twice a week but it wasn’t really obvious to me that it could be a career. When we had our career talks it was all about being a lawyer or a teacher. Now, creativity and ingenuity and entrepreneurship are really lauded and we’re allowed to do things that are di erent. It used to be that people stayed in their careers, their lives, their cities – but now we’re allowed to move.
Q So how did you start?
A My mother-in-law bought me a course for my birthday. It was local and on a Monday. I got the bug immediately and remembered what I’d loved so much. I spent time really refining the technique, then I bought another course, and then another one that was maybe a bit more challenging, then an evening one, then a whole day and eventually I did a Level 3 BTEC at my local adult education centre. That took one day a week, plus a day in the studio and I still did three days in my fashion job. I did that for a year, then I graduated and ended up doing a collaboration with lovely boutique hotel Thyme, who got in touch wanting me to do a collection based on their linen. It snowballed from there.
Q How would you define your style?
A It’s hard to find out what you want to do, so I believe in trying everything. During all my courses we really did everything – throwing, slipcasting, slab-building, handbuilding, mould-building, glazing.It’s a little bit reflective of what I’m like in my fashion career, because while most people are exclusively a writer or a stylist or a designer, when I was at The Times as deputy fashion editor, I wrote about fashion and also interiors but I also did the fashion shoots. When I moved to magazines I also did the beauty shoots and the celebrity covers,
Q So what inspired you to start again, careerwise?
so I am someone who loves a lot of things and the same can be said for my ceramics. My favourite things are hand building and glazing. I love the chemistry behind making my own glazes and the reactive process. It is fascinating but also quite daunting and scary because of the unpredictability of it. I think if I only could do one thing I’d feel sad and a bit stifled. A lot of my pieces are a mixture of thrown and hand built and then I douse them in crazy glazes. It’s a bit of a mixture.
Q Your new collection of tableware uses a bubble technique. Tell us about that. A Bubble technique is quite well known and looks relatively simple, but it has a layer of complexity underneath it. I spent a year figuring out how to make it work. It’s a process of what kind of clay and how you apply the glaze and when you fire it and how you fire it –there are lots of di erent elements. Then you throw on cobalt, which is really vivid. I branched out and tried green and pink, though pink took me two years because it just behaves di erently. The thing that I love about bubble glaze is the hand application, the fact that it comes from me blowing the bubbles and my breath. I call them flow bowls because they move
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in the firing. Porcelain is very reactive to the heat: it remembers its shape and sometimes returns to it. So combine that fluidity with a glaze that you’re moving across the surface with your breath and I see it as reflective of the movement and unpredictability in life. So that’s the nub of my flow collection. I use a matt glaze in my personal pieces, with a gild edge, and in my tableware collection that’s a glossy transparent glaze so it’s food and dishwasher safe, and slightly more robust. I don’t use a lustre, so you can put it in the dishwasher; although they are
decorative they are also really practical and that’s the di erence between my bespoke and my personal pieces.
You’ve put it into production in Stoke on Trent.
A I feel really passionate about pieces being handmade. I think you can really feel the energy from them, the energy is transmitted. They’re made through slipcasting: I make the prototype and then it is hand-finished and handglazed. I taught three lovely women in Stoke how to do the bubble technique, so although the shapes are uniform and made from the same mould, each piece is individual because they’re finished by hand. I love supporting UK artisans and keeping that industry
going is really important to me.
It was exciting and really wonderful to meet a factory that was very open to my techniques and my shapes and forms, which are not symmetrical and not easy to replicate. They have dips and fingerprints and my hand markings are kept into the pieces so that I’m part of the piece, which is really important to me.
A I have my own garden studio – it’s a lockdown baby. I spent lockdown in my kitchen making bowls and my husband got tired of the mess. It’s heaven, I work there and do my bespoke pieces and glaze experimenting and all of what I call the fun stu .
Q What are you working on now?
A I’m working on a couple of projects at the moment, one is a range of serveware for a private members club in mayfair, a special colour for their pantry, they have a gorgeous marble platter and they want lot of serving platters and cake stands; I’m making bespoke reactive glazes for them. I’m also developing new pieces for my own collection, so there’s a lot of talking to customers and working out what they want to have on their tables.
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“I FEEL REALLY PASSIONATE ABOUT PIECES BEING HANDMADE. I THINK YOU CAN REALLY FEEL THE ENERGY FROM THEM”
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Caacup handstitched leather lounge chair, £520 la-peninsula.com
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Desert Lounge Chair Cashmere Soil, £309 naken.com
Kenton Dining Chair Vintage Tan Black, £149 cultfurniture.com
Sylvia Carver Dining Chair Blush Pink Recycled Velvet, £120 cultfurniture.com
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DARLINGS OF CHELSEA Wandsworth Chair, £932 darlingsofchelsea.com
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Hudson Chair Soul Sacrifi ce, £1820 mindtheg.com
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Bermuda Chair White with Cream Cushion, £295 wheresaintsgo.co.uk
COX & COX
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In this dressing room, the walls, floor, fireplace and trim are all coated in Blush by Little Greene, for a luxurious enveloping effect set against the darker shade of the bedroom.
“Some people are opposed to painting wood, whether it’s in the shape of furniture, doors or fireplaces. I am not one of those people”
Paint is accessible and easily achievable, a tool that anyone can use with zero experience or training and where the impact far outweighs the cost and time spent. Leaving aside the usual coat of paint on the walls, there are myriad ways to update your home using this versatile medium.
First of all, almost anything can be painted. Metal, wood, tile, ceramics, floors, ceilings – there is likely to be a suitable paint product for it. There are many options for paints that are less harmful for both you and the environment, but my (admittedly unscientific) opinion is that using any paint to update a piece of furniture that would otherwise get dumped must surely outweigh the negatives. Some people are opposed to painting wood, whether it’s in the shape of furniture, doors or fireplaces. I am not one of those people. I certainly wouldn’t suggest coating a classic Ercol chair in high gloss, but there is so much brown furniture out there and charity shops and online marketplaces
There are myriad ways to update your home with colour
are brimming with tired wooden chairs and tables of no particularly distinguished origin that can enjoy a whole new life with a lick of paint. Not everyone loves the look of bare wood, and for them there is paint.
I have a few favourite creative updates with paint. Painting old or unattractive radiators the same colour as the walls can make them disappear, while a contrasting colour will make them stand out. Paint internal doors with a pop of colour to make a statement, or link the colour palette of a series of adjoining rooms and hallways, so that the long view tells a story as well the room itself. If you’re feeling artistic, think about adding a border where the wall meets the ceiling or paint woodwork/trim a contrasting colour. Paint a panel of colour on the wall to create an interesting backdrop for a piece of art or a shelf. Paint is your go-to for instant impact, whatever your skill level.
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By EVE HERBERT
Inspired by the glamorous photography of Slim Aarons – in particular, Joan Collins Relaxes – Laura Marino of Studio L set out to create its modern-day reinterpretation while blending her nostalgic love of 80s decor in a new apartment titled That’s Amoire. Boutique central London development Westminster Fire Station’s latest completed apartment is a duplex in the new Station House building, which seamlessly adjoins the original Edwardian Fire Station. The development by Alchemi Group, with architecture by OpenStudio Architects, has just 17 apartments and o ers distinctive and highly imaginative interiors.
With three bedrooms, the duplex apartment is one of the development’s largest homes. Inside, Studio L, London has created an interior concept that blends references of Palm Beach/Miami in the 1980s with a 50s/60s Hollywood Regency aesthetic. Laura Marino, Creative Director of Studio L, is inspired by singular pieces of music, artwork, fashion, and photography. In this apartment, she credits the Kodachrome photography of Slim Aarons, recalling glamourous golden eras of 'beautiful people, doing beautiful things in fantastical settings' as the main source of inspiration. Aarons’ photo Joan Collins Relaxes is the starting point for the overall look and feel of the apartment, rounded out by two further Aaron photos hung within it.
“I wanted to draw out a sense of luxury for this apartment and make the decor surprising and exciting so that people want to journey through to see the entire home, so we graduated the décor's impact along the way. Initially, I wanted to infuse a sense of 80s nostalgia and pull from my childhood with references to Memphis Design, colour blocking, pastels and neon with ditsy florals, oriental decor, and stylised graphics.
Then came the incorporation of another favourite era of mine - Hollywood Regency of the 50s and 60s. I was drawn to Aarons’ photo of Joan Collins lounging in her monochromatic pastel pink bedroom from the late 50s and was determined to recreate a version of that photo for today. We used a stunning moiré fabric in a similar powder pink in one of the duplex bedrooms, evoking the sense of luxury seen in the original photo.'
“Slim Aarons’ photo is the starting point for the overall look and feel of the apartment”
The duplex apartment sits in a private position, accessed directly o the development's peaceful residents' courtyard, formerly used as the Fire Station's engine turning circle. Laura wanted to emphasise this sense of exclusivity, anticipation, and privacy in her choice of furnishings and materials and comments: "I used low-level table lighting, reflective surfaces and luxe textiles to help create a hushed, encompassing ambience that gives a subtly sexy feel, especially in the evening".
Studio L, London has also designed the interiors of two other show homes with distinct personalities within Westminster Fire Station (So Fresh, So Clean and Farmhouse in the City). Both showcase Laura's ability to create wholly di erent interior décor personalities, eschewing a signature style in favour of designing stylistically individual spaces.
All apartments within Westminster Fire Station o er bespoke kitchen cabinetry and ironmongery and design details that reference the old fire station’s characteristics, including herringbone wooden flooring and ceramic wall tiles.
Developed by Alchemi Group and Far East Orchard Limited, Westminster Fire Station sits in an enviably central location, in the heart of London’s bustling Victoria neighbourhood. Future homeowners will also have an on-site restaurant on their doorstep, as well as 24-hour concierge and complimentary 10-year Zip Car membership. cbreresidential.com
“References to Memphis Design with colour blocking, pastels and neon”
Wool is hypoallergenic and naturally temperature regulating, making it the ideal material for mattresses, duvets and pillows, as well as pyjamas. thewoolroom.com
This Welsh tapestry style blanket features a stunning geometric design based on the traditional and iconic Caernarfon pattern. It's luxurious and thick, but also super so and comforting to touch. welshotter.co.uk
Once you've slept in linen sheets, you'll never look back. Bed Threads' duvet cover sets come in a huge range of colours for mixing and matching – and they're the so est we've found. bedthreads.com
Vispring's hand-made mattresses are some of the best in the world – and they're designed to last at least 30 years, making them a worthwhile investment in decades of excellent sleep. vispring.com
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The owner of London's award-winning Ripples bathroom showroom is celebrating 22 years in the business. Lisa Kyme first joined Ripples back 2000 and managed Ripples showrooms in Bath and Mayfair before opening her current showroom in Belsize Park in 2012.
Lisa is the daughter of Ripples founders Roger and Sandra Kyme who started Ripples in 1988, opening their first ever showroom in Bath. Since then, Ripples has franchised its business and now has an impressive portfolio of 17 showrooms nationwide, including brandnew openings in Southport, Safron Walden and Towcester. Ripples is one of the most esteemed bathroom brands in the country, o ering a bespoke design service from its team of specialist in-house designers and a product collection which showcases the latest and greatest that the industry has to
o er. It’s this award-winning formula that has enabled Lisa and her team to work on thousands of bathroom designs, including some particularly interesting projects for influencers and high-profile celebrities.
Lisa says: “I’ve worked on so many fascinating projects over the past 22 years and the bespoke nature of our bathroom designs means that no two projects have ever been the same. I’ve been lucky to work on bathroom designs not just for our London clientele but for many clients overseas, including in Dubai, Switzerland and Brazil. I've also been fortunate to have many previous clients return to me, looking to update their existing Ripples bathroom which I worked on 15 or 20 years ago. It’s great to be able to reconnect with previous clients and hear how their Ripples bathroom has served them well over the past decades! Looking ahead, I’m excited to embrace new trends and technology within our future bathroom designs, and to ensure sustainability is at the heart of the designs we create for our clients.”
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A stunning darker cork floor with rich chocolate tones and a natural depth of texture, Una Kimono Brown is a versatile style for both modern and traditional interiors. recork.co.uk
Harlech Raw Oak has the perfect combination of pale, pared-back, and rustic details, which makes this floor a seemingly effortless design. Every board features the beauty of the wood's natural character in a subtle shade. woodpeckerflooring.co.uk
A light wood chevron design with warm honey tones: Havwoods' bespoke solutions are extremely hard-wearing and able to withstand heavy traffic, designed for modern living. havwoods.com
Joplin white tiles feature sparse angular flakes scattered across the surface of the striking terrazzoeffect porcelain. These large tiles are available for floor or wall use. mandarinstone.com
Alpha Vinyl has an ultra-strong core and a unique top layer that protects against stains, scratches and impact damage, while the innovative click system ensures the most water resistant vinyl floor ever made. quick-step.co.uk
Exercising has become very di erent in the past few years. While people hoping to get in shape once had to drag themselves to a crowded gym every morning or battle with the elements during their weekend bike ride, you can now get a productive workout from the comfort of your own home.
The technology behind workout streams and virtual classes has been available for years now, but the pandemic and lockdowns forced people to properly utilise it at last. Thousands of people joined Joe Wicks’ virtual PE lessons each morning, whilst others splurged on Peloton bikes or similar equipment to get in shape without stepping outdoors.
There are many benefits to exercising at home. It saves time and money by removing the need to travel to a gym. It makes working out during lunch breaks much
easier for people who work from home. It’s also great for people at the start of their self-improvement journey who might not yet feel comfortable exercising in front of others.
So, what do you need to get a good home workout session in? Obviously, some equipment is a must, so don’t be afraid of splashing out on a few dumbbells. Exercise bikes have also developed significantly in the last decade, now often being equipped with a screen to easily join virtual classes. But the real key to getting your body in shape is a fast and reliable broadband connection.
Virtual classes and online workouts rely heavily on following exact instructions to make sure you keep in time with the rest of the class. Therefore, any sort of lag or drop out can drastically impact your session. No one wants to be halfway through a downward dog while the rest of the yoga class is already on to the tree pose.
The strong connection you get with high-speed broadband is also important, so
you can hear the words of your instructor clearly at all times. Not to mention the fact that many virtual exercise classes come with a price tag, so you want to be getting your money’s worth by enjoying them in high visual and audio quality.
The best way to guarantee a solid home workout is to ensure you have a Full Fibre broadband connection, like that o ered by Swish Fibre. Swish provides the UK’s fastest broadband (see swishfibre.com for details), meaning you won’t have to worry about poor connection or dropouts while you’re getting a sweat on. The massive bandwidth of Swish also means that no matter how many people in your home are using the internet at once, there won’t be any slowdown.
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Taking in two iconic South of France locations is indulgent, but fabulous hotels, fine food and superb landscapes make this a classic journey to savour
By SANDY CADIZ-SMITH
Visiting Provence and the Cote D’Azur – a glamorous couple if ever there was one –means embarking on an incredible journey. It's a route well-travelled but as soon as you arrive you are reminded why it is loved by foodies, artists and the smart set alike. Here we have a dreamy world of gorgeous scenery, gourmet cuisine and innate glamour. The region perfectly illustrates that magical and uniquely French je ne sais quoi – it is a holiday hotspot unlike anywhere else. Hills abound with olive groves, cypress trees and wildflowers, lavish fields of lavender and wild herbs scent the air, and of course, when you travel high season there are beautiful beaches for the ultimate in seaside posing. Our two-centre South of France odyssey begins at Airelles Gordes La Bastide. This Provencal gem, around 90 minutes’ drive from Marseille, is precipitously moulded into the cli side in the picturesque village of Gordes. From the minute we step into the stylish reception, our eyes are drawn to the breathtaking views across the valleys and hills of the Luberon. Designed over many levels to make the most of those views, the hotel is a joy to explore, with plenty of nooks and crannies – and delightful surprises around every corner.
Our sumptuous room boasts a massive bed as the centrepiece, the most luxurious of bathrooms with enormous shower, and a private terrace – with valley views, naturally. Time to settle into our idyllic Provencal lifestyle. Our days start with a lavish breakfast spread and are peppered with heavenly meals at the hotel’s four restaurants. We amble along ancient, cobbled streets for lunch at La Bastide de Pierres on the village square. We sip incredible local wines and inventive cocktails at Clover Gordes before tucking into fabulous signature dishes from chef Jean-Francois Piege. Balmy alfresco evenings begin with decadent cocktails and lead to more gastronomic adventures, including classic French fare at L’Orangerie and Asian delights at LE TIGrr.
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In between feasting, we explore the beguiling village (don’t miss the market on Tuesdays), inhale that fragrant Provencal air along hiking trails and soak up the sun and valley vistas poolside. We visit the serenity of nearby Chateau d’Estoublon for olive oil and rosé tasting before working o some of those calories in the heated indoor pool and state-ofthe-art fitness centre. To complete the perfect stay, we have the most indulgent of facials in the haven that is the hotel's Sisley Spa. Feeling soothed and revived, we move on from Airelles Gordes La Bastide, taking the scenic route to Saint Tropez for our stay at Chateau de la Messardiere, a sister property in the Airelles group. This historic estate had a glamorous transformation in 2019 and is spread over more than 12 hectares of glorious
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gardens, with jasmine, honeysuckle and roses tumbling from the terraces and the azure sea twinkling in the distance. We love our opulent room with its gigantic bed, comfortable seating area, sensational bathroom and minibar stocked with tempting delicacies –there’s no holding back on the luxury here.
We while away sunny hours on our private terrace, with the lap pool and its loungers a short and aromatic stroll away. Wandering happily around the lush, extensive grounds, we spend lazy days playing pétanque or relaxing poolside and visit the stunning spa with its indulgent Valmont treatments, sparkling indoor pool, sauna and hammam. Naturally, we can't resist visiting nearby St
Tropez. Actress and icon Brigitte Bardot arrived here in 1956 to shoot And God Created Woman and fell in love with the place. Her influence helped to transform a rustic fishing village into today’s cosmopolitan playground and hangout for the rich and famous.
The still charming harbour, now populated with superyachts and super-beautiful people and lined with tempting cafes, remains enticing. We browse some of the designer shops before continuing our gastronomic journey with lunch. We head to Pan Dei Palais (also part of the prestigious Airelles stable) in the centre of town for authentic Greek dishes at the poolside oasis of Cookoovaya. It includes the very best taramasalata we’ve ever tasted.
There’s nothing but the best food to discover back at our St Tropez home. From the vast and incredible breakfast o ering to Asian-inspired delights at Matsuhisa and Provencal cuisine bursting with local flavours at L'Auberge des Maures, dining at Chateau de la Messardiere is a journey through the world’s finest food without the e ort of leaving our well-appointed hotel. And everywhere is designed to make the most of those fabulous all-round views for al fresco dining at its finest.
We sample myriad dishes and absorb every bit of the experience – we want to hold on to the Airelles magic. This part of France is justly celebrated and, while the sleepy fishing villages of Bardot's day are long gone, we have found a classic piece of paradise. And the heady combination of food, views and glamour make this a journey to savour long after we return home.
For information about Airelles properties, visit airelles.com
“Wandering happily around we spend lazy days playing pétanque”
Choose from an array of treatments and day spa packages, using only the very best spa brands including the fantastic Elemis range, and unwind with a relaxing and personal experience.
There is a glorious open fire, hot tub and sauna and it is ideal if you are looking for a spa escape with friends or family or simply to enjoy an individual treatment if you live locally.
Talbooth House & Spa offers a number of treatments and packages, with something for everyone.
Chat to the team on 01206 806102 or email talboothhouseandspa@milsomhotels.com
By SANDY CADIZ-SMITH
ur descent into the Greek island of Rhodes took our breath away as the dramatic rugged coastline, turquoise sea and beckoning beaches unfolded beneath us. We stepped out into the warmth and dazzling blue of a perfect island day and inhaled the sweet herb-scented summer air; we had landed in paradise. Paradise with a long and fascinating history, as we were soon to discover.
Rhodes is by far the largest and historically most important of the Dodecanese islands. According to legend, it all started when Zeus divided the earth among the gods after victory against the Giants. Helios, the God of the Sun, was somehow overlooked in this process. He pleaded with Zeus that the next land to appear from the sea should be his, and Rhodes was born when a verdant island emerged from the depths. Overwhelmed
Oby happiness, Helios bathed it with his radiance as only the God of the Sun could, making the Island of the Sun forever one of the sunniest places in the Aegean. The perfect destination for a fabulous getaway.
We were headed for the ultra allinclusive adults-only Lindos Village in the south of the island, a short drive from the airport through verdant valleys and abundant olive orchards. Laid across the top of the hill overlooking the captivating sparkle of the azure bay, Lindos Village is the perfect place to absorb the warmth of this historic island. Smiling faces and chilled refreshments welcomed us before we were shown to our spacious, relaxed and comfortable room and its large balcony with more fabulous Aegean views.
The charming white-washed resort is festooned with bougainvillaea in vibrant shades of pink and purple and strategically designed to take advantage of those inspirational views no matter where you are. Days started with a tasty bu et breakfast on the terrace at Ambrosia. Food is undoubtedly a
“the Island of the Sun is one of the sunniest places in the Aegean”
highlight at Lindos Village, and we feasted on the delights of Rhodes, Greece and the Mediterranean, with dishes inspired by tradition using local seasonal produce. Our favourite venues were Gia Ouzaki, for its Greek cuisine with the tastiest of dips and freshest of fish and sweet, juicy tomatoes to dream of - Greek salads have never tasted so good. We also loved Ginger Root for magical dinners poolside under the twinkle of fairy lights with an incredible selection of Asian cuisine ranging from sushi to spicy curries.
In between sampling delicious treats, we whiled away sunshine days sipping exotic cocktails and the local Mythos beer on our pool loungers (the joy of all-inclusive) or hopping into the golf buggy, heading down the hill to chill on the beach and take a dip in tempting balmy waters. We enjoyed rejuvenating massages in the peace of the stylish spa and relaxed reading time in many shaded corners.
We visited historic Lindos Town, a short drive away. Said to be founded in the 10th century BC, its imposing medieval Acropolis dominates the skyline with its ancient grandeur and aweinspiring views. Picturesque sugar-cubelike houses pepper the slopes leading up to the town's quaintness with its winding lanes and pebble-paved courtyards packed with shops and charming rooftop restaurants. The beachside bars and eateries beckon, and it's the place to take to the sea for an invigorating sail, snorkel, and swim in the balmy blue. We also explored Rhodes Town, a 45-minute drive away, with the prettiest of labyrinthine streets, myriad shopping opportunities and incredible history. The town was home to the Colossus of Rhodes, a statue of Helios himself erected in 280BC, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Sadly it collapsed during the earthquake of 226BC. Though Helios’ legacy undoubtedly lives on in the warmth and the sunshine he bestowed on this beautiful island of many faces.
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“In between sampling delicious treats, we whiled away sunshine days sipping cocktails”
by SANDY CADIZ-SMITH
The Eastern Caribbean island of St Lucia astounds with its beauty. From the splendour of lush rainforests, tumbling waterfalls and scenic hills in the interior to the sparkling, crystal-clear turquoise sea lapping onto many hidden beaches, nature has been extremely generous to the tropical paradise. So much so that it feels like the scenery had been painted on, such is its perfection.
The island’s original capital, Soufriere, was colonised by the French and has a charming collection of brightly coloured houses and a bustling harbour. The area is home to many old plantations, some of which have been converted into uber-luxury resorts. Like our breathtaking destination: Sugar Beach Resort.
Our resort is set on 100 acres of lush rainforest on an 18th-century sugar plantation site. Dreamy, luxury villas are scattered through the jungle in perfect privacy, tumbling down the hill to the stunning white sandy beach framed by the majesty of the pitons (named Gros and Petit though there’s not much di erence in their sizes), a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. These magnificent towering peaks are a powerful symbol of St Lucia - there’s even a (deliciously refreshing) beer named after them.
On entering our one-bedroom, plantation-style villa, our eyes were immediately drawn outside by the captivating view from our expansive private terrace. Gros Piton loomed large to the right, and there were clear views across our private plunge pool and verdant tropical gardens towards the twinkle of the Caribbean Sea below. We spent much of our time on this terrace soaking
up the warmth of the tropical sun, sipping on cocktails (the makings for rum punch along with the recipe were waiting for us in our living room) and taking in those fabulous views. The comfiest sun loungers were placed for easy access to the pool.
Inside, our villa was just as spectacular with high ceilings, whitewashed furniture and floor-to-ceiling doors. A comfortable lounge area led into the enormous bedroom dominated by a four-poster bed. Next door was an ample walk-in closet and well-stocked mini bar. An incredible bathroom completed the picture of absolute indulgence with its roll-top bath, massive double basins and the most
enormous walk-in shower we’ve ever seen. Just heavenly. We felt like we had claimed our little piece of paradise - and we didn’t have to share it with anyone; our villa was the perfect private haven. We were lulled to sleep by a constant chorus of frogs and woke up to the trilling of birdsong welcoming in the light of each new day, dream-like Sugar Beach days.
We were handed a mobile phone at in-room check-in (with just one number programmed) to contact our personal butler, who was on hand 24 hours a day to help with whatever we desired. For organising a shuttle to the beach, breakfast in our room, or even helping to rescue a spider (a baby
tarantula) from our bath, our butler was there at the touch of a button. Friendly, e cient service is the only way at Sugar Beach. All the resort’s facilities are at the bottom of the hill, and the incredible drivers arrived in minutes to transport us there with smiles.
The beach has plenty of luxurious loungers in the shade of umbrellas and floating pods in the sea for relaxation and bedside service. There’s also a large pool next to the beach if you’d rather avoid sandy feet. The pier provides the perfect stepping-o point for waterskiing or boat rides around the coastline, which we loved - taking in the views of the spectacular Pitons from a di erent angle, checking out the secret bat caves in the rocks, and stopping for an impromptu dip in the balmy blueness.
Back on shore, it’s time for lunch - and the dining is simply stupendous. There are five restaurants with di erent personalities and varied menus. Our standout favourite was The Great Room, with its delightful fine dining menu. We feasted on fresh oysters, juicy tomahawk steaks, delicately sweet sole, and melt-in-the-mouth vegetables accompanied by excellent French wines. The best food in the whole of the Caribbean? Quite possibly.
The island has plenty of delights to discover. There’s scuba diving, snorkeling and hiking, and even climbing the Gros Piton for a di erent view of paradise. We visited the sulphur springs and indulged in a mud bath in their magical and supposed youth-reviving waters, said to detoxify the body and heal skin complaints.
On our return, we headed for the Rainforest Spa, its treatment rooms built on stilts deep within the jungle and connected by an intricate network of bridges. With its range of signature treatments, including the most fragrant of invigorating facials enjoyed in total serenity, it’s the spa that dreams are made of. Just as we should have expected in the haven of our St Lucian tropical paradise
“We were lulled to sleep by a constant chorus of frogs”
The Gleneagles experience is oneof a kind – you can now enjoy it from the comfort of a Glenmor luxury holiday home, located in the heart of Gleneagles. On your stay you can enjoy complimentary golf for one person, plus access to all of the leisure, dining and pursuits of the 5 star estate. We have 2, 3 and 4 bedroom properties available, perfect for all the family. With prices starting from £3,680 for a 2 bed, £4,630 for a 3 bed and £5,080 for a 4 bed for 7 nights.
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For an exclusive rock-star-style wedding, anywhere in the world, the only place is a Hard Rock Hotel
Anyone wanting to tie the knot in A-Lister style can find their dreams coming true at Hard Rock Hotels around the world. The entertainment and music-infused hotels have long been a favourite for proposals and honeymoons, and now, with the launch of Hard Rock Weddings, couples can wed in VIP-style in destinations from Mexico to the Maldives, Ireland to India, and many more.
From intimate to outrageous, Hard Rock Hotels will go all the way, allowing couples to express their love to the fullest while setting the stage for family and friends to celebrate a truly memorable, one-of-a-kind wedding day.
Hard Rock Hotels boast a team of specialised professionals who will transform your vision into reality, creating the wedding couples have always dreamed of, while you sit back and relax, knowing you’re in safe hands. The unique celebratory vision will be brought to life with the energy and enthusiasm Hard Rock Hotels is globally recognised for.
Every Hard Rock Hotel is unique, just as every couple is. Each hoteltakes the spirit of its destination and blends it with a vibrant collection of music and iconic
memorabilia, all selected specifically for its location, meaning no two properties are alike. When making their way from the room to the wedding ceremony, guests can marvel at autographed guitars, costumes from world tours and rare photographs proudly showcased on the walls. Madonna’s Like a Virgin wedding dress is sure to be a talking point at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.
Each hotel o ers a unique set of wedding services and event planners to ensure everything runs smoothly, complete with rooms decorated to newlyweds’ individual taste and special curated menus, as well as special rates for guest accommodation, making it the ideal wedding hotel all the way from popping the question to the honeymoon. Couples will quickly discover the creative and flexible approach the Hard Rock team o er to planning your big day and developing your unique plans.
And for the happy couple staying at any Hard Rock Hotel, there’s VIP check in/ out to spectacular suites, romantic rooms and spacious star-studded upgrades. The signature Rock Star Suite is a sure winner, featuring personalised touches, signature memorabilia and commissioned artwork to contribute to an out-of-this-world experience. Toast the occasion with breakfast in bed and a jacuzzi set up with petals and salts. There’s also a complimentary night’s stay a year later to celebrate the first wedding anniversary.
All hotel rooms are filled with modern amenities in Hard Rock’s signature style.
Guests can make the most of curated playlists inspired by the destination, have a Fender guitar delivered to the room, or playing romantic tunes on your very own record player.
With over 30 Hard Rock Hotels around the world, there’s no shortage of amplified experiences.You’ll find everything from sun terraces to sports and activities, including volleyball, basketball and miniature golf. Wellness activities include fitness classes, Rock Om yoga, and hotel spas featuring indoor pools, saunas and whirlpools. Hard Rock’s unique Rhythm and Motion spa treatment is the world’s first fully immersive, music-centric spa menu, incorporating amplified vibrations and varying massage pressures and patterns in sync with the accompanying music.In thisground-breaking experience you are taken on a rhythmic massage journey, asbass vibrations ripple through the massage table while treble beats come from above, sending pulses through the body and leaving newlyweds feeling energised.
Hard Rock Hotels are about going all the way, in music, in life and in love. However, or with whomever it is that you find your balance. Loud or quiet, barefoot in the sand or stilettos in the ballroom, there’s no wrong way to celebrate. Be like your favourite song. Be wild, be happy, be in love, be yourselves. From intimate to outrageous, five to five hundred and every relative awkwardly dancing in between. However you express your love, just make sure the two of you do it to the fullest. hardrockhotels.com/weddings.aspx
“Barefoot in the sand or stilettos in the ballroom –there’s no wrong way to celebrate here”
Our beautiful, iconic 400-year-old Hotel, sits beside the River Nene in the idyllic surroundings of the conservation village of Wansford, in Cambridgeshire. roughout its history the Hotel has hosted an incredible array of famous and Royal guests including Mary Queen of Scots, Queen Victoria, Princess Diana and many others.
Having completed an extensive restoration, the Hotel has once again regained its reputation as one of the region’s nest. It now cleverly displays all its historic glory with luxuriously appointed rooms featuring painstakingly restored medieval replaces combined with all of the modern technology and conveniences we all enjoy.
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With two restaurants to choose from we know our ‘foodie’ guests will be fully satis ed! Fine dining can be enjoyed in our Michelin recognised, 3 rosette awarded ‘Prévost’ restaurant. is showcases a contemporary Tasting Menu by our Executive Head Chef, Lee Clarke and Head Chef Sam Nash, all paired with the eclectic wine choices from our Sommelier.
Relax and unwind in our Courtyard Bar and Lounge, smile at its unique playful décor, enjoy the music and the warm friendly atmosphere. Even outdoors, if the weather suits, in the historic courtyard setting warmed by our open repit.
Switch o and enjoy world-class wellness and the great outdoors at Gleneagles’ Glenmor Village
For those looking to reset and rejuvenate, Glenmor Holiday Homes o er guests a peaceful getaway on the legendary Gleneagles estate, set against a backdrop of the surrounding heather-clad mountains.
Nestled in the valley of the Ochil Hills, Glenmor Village is home to a collection of luxurious two, three, and four-bedroom holiday cottages set around a traditional village green, available for guests to rent for up to 7 nights. Rooted in sense of place, the homes are uniquely designed to evoke the signature Gleneagles style, coupled with all the requirements of a luxury self-catered stay. Guests can enjoy en-suite bedrooms, an open plan kitchen and dining area, spacious outdoor terraces showcasing the estate’s magnificent views and a dedicated Glenmor concierge team.
This warm, charming and characterful home away from home allows guests to completely relax while soaking up the glamour and exceptional service for which Gleneagles is celebrated.
With full access to all of the facilities of the 5-star resort, guests can experience Scotland’s leading wellness destination; The Spa at Gleneagles is the ultimate rural retreat o ering innovative treatments containing healing botanicals from the Scottish landscape, as well as being the first country hotel in the UK to open a Dr. Barbara Sturm skin clinic. The Spa is also the first in Scotland to welcome the globally loved Tata Harper’s 100% natural and all-organic treatments, with bespoke signature facials created exclusively for Gleneagles. With 20 treatment rooms, a steam room, a hot sauna cabin, vitality pool, a light-filled relaxation courtyard and
a dedicated Spa café, Gleneagles’ Spa is an uplifting oasis to nourish mind, body and soul. For those looking for an endorphin hit, guests of Glenmor have access to the hotel’s indoor and outdoor pools, state of the art gym with Skill & ARTIS TechnoGym equipment, and wellness classes including spin, TRX, aerobics and yoga.
Alongside all of the resort’s world-class facilities, guests have the iconic 850-acre estate at their fingertips, o ering over 50 country pursuits. With Gleneagles famed as Scotland’s ‘Glorious Playground’, a stay at Glenmor allows guests to truly switch o and enjoy the great outdoors, with activities tailored to everyone from beginners to experts, from o -roading, gundogs, archery, shooting and falconry, to cycling and nature walks setting o from the estate’s dedicated adventure hub; The Trail Yard.
For a taste of the world’s finest hospitality with all the comforts of home, Glenmor Village o ers the perfect escape for 2023.
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Country House Weddings (CHW) has been creating bespoke wedding packages at its exclusive-use venues for over 30 years. Each of its six dedicated wedding venues has been handpicked for its beauty, history, location, and ambience, as well as its ability to o er a day of seamless wedding magic.
From a castle in Gloucestershire to a Tudor manor in Essex, its wedding venues are the picture-perfect location for your dream wedding day.
Gosfield Hall, in Gosfield, Essex, is a former royal Georgian manor house, well-known for its stunning ground and manicured lawns. When it comes to your big day, you can choose to make an grand entrance by marrying in Queen Charlotte’s Gallery which boasts a 120-footlong aisle, or for more intimate setting the Grand Salon is ideal, with its intricate handpainted ceilings and dual-aspect windows.
If you’re located near Peterborough, the character of Holmewood Hall and it’s Gothic Tudor-style mansion will pique your interest. Steeped in history and boasting a fascinating architecture, it o ers you the option of marrying in the Gold Room, with its 18-carat gold ceiling, or in the bandstand with the mansion as your stunning backdrop.
If your dream is for a more traditional ceremony, then the former Italianate Chapel at Bourton Hall with its ornate carved wood and gold leaf ceiling, o ers couples an idyllic setting unlike any other.
Leez Priory, nestled in the Essex countryside, is an award-winning wedding venue, known for being one of the most sought-after manor house wedding venues in the country. You can choose to marry in one of seven areas, including The Tower which o ers an intimate, magical ceremony, the characterful Great Hall with exposed beams or the rustic Coach House barn, with traditional charm.
If you’re searching for a coastal escape, then St Audries Park in Taunton provides an ethereal wedding setting. A picture-perfect location for your nuptials, the Victorian Orangery is a stunning glass structure that complements any colour theme and décor. This venue’s extensive accommodation & night-before o erings make it the perfect destination and / or multi-day wedding venue.
A fairy-tale wedding venue in Gloucestershire, Clearwell Castle is an enchanting castle located within the Forest of Dean. The Ballroom is a charming and breath-taking ceremony room with a 75-foot-long golden aisle complete with raised dais and leaded lancet windows; a true fairy-tale wedding setting.
January is time for entrance exams and scholarship applications. At Wellington School in Somerset, Year 7 scholarships are awarded to pupils showing excellence in Sport, Music, Drama and Art as well as academia. wellington-school.org.uk
Embracing an innovative, modern approach whilst keeping traditional values at its core, Kew House School takes an exciting stance on 21st century education. With state-of-the-art facilities, a broad curriculum and excellent pastoral care, Kew House is a place where you would want to be – a place of learning and discovery, laughter and friendship.
As a parent and a teacher who has been part of key rites of passage in a child’s life, I recognise the significance of ‘liminal states’ – those moments where a parent and child stand on a threshold of a new start or transition. These include beginning school (that snapshot of the first day), moving to secondary school and choosing GCSEs and A levels.
Change is transformative and key to ongoing development. We want each of our girls to successfully navigate a period of flux and emerge secure and happy in their new phase. They should enjoy coming to school, feel known and valued within their community and energised by the change and the new possibilities this brings. The prospect can be more anxiety-inducing than the reality, so encouragement and preparation are key. For our 4+ and 11+ entrants at Sydenham High, we are firm believers in plenty of visits and taster and familiarisation sessions.
From something as simple as giving a child the opportunity to inhabit a new space and create the memory of a positive experience to our more structured induction programmes (which work to develop ‘tool kits’ to help each individual manage their experience) we are committed to devoting the time and attention needed.
Communication with home is equally important – little things can feel big during moments of change. Behind the cries for independence, older teenagers equally need support – sometimes more, in fact,
as they prepare to make decisions which can be seen as more definitive. Solid foundations are built on dedicated career advice and one-to-one discussions of the academic options. Taster lessons and research are key for GCSE and A level, to avoid decisions based around short-lived criteria. An informed choice provides an increased sense of control over potential pathways and furthers self-belief. I believe in the importance of developing flexible and varied skillsets to prepare for the changing world of employment ahead.
Our bespoke sixth form enrichment programme includes building professional skills and voluntary work, as well as academic electives and EPQs to broaden critical perspectives and prepare for the transition to higher education or the world beyond. These are complemented by many developmental opportunities o ered through the GDST network to connect pupils with a network of alumnae.
In addition to the benefits of educating our girls all the way from aged 4 to 18, I value ongoing relationships which recognise the character and aspirations of each girl and their development through childhood and adolescence to adulthood at their own pace, able to learn from mistakes and make
changes. Committed, regular connections between all the sections of our school see pupils supported through academic and personal journeys by their ‘big sisters’ as well as sta , fostering the inner strength to be bold in their voyage of discovery.
Crossing liminal spaces can be extremely exciting and fill us with a sense of mastery, but we recognise that this can also feel unknown and daunting.
Like Tennyson’s poetic vision of Ulysses standing on the shore of the untravelled world, and yearning for the “gleaming” opportunity, I see these as moments to be seized, but always fully supported.
ANTONIA GELDEARD Head, Sydenham High School GDST
Antonia Geldeard, Head of Sydenham High School GDST, on the importance of supporting key moments of change in our
“Change is transformative – we want our girls to navigate a period of flux and emerge secure and happy”
Richer Education is an educational enrichment company founded in 2014. Richer Education aims to inspire children in real-life challenges and encourages children to put theory into practice, in a fun and engaging manner, with a particular emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) subjects.
Richer Education is a leading company in STEAM education. They have solid expertise in education. Therefore, they have the knowledge, understanding and experience to ensure children enjoy, learn and are inspired during their weekend classes and holiday camps.
STEAM is the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics acronym. Richer Education advocates the integration of STEAM subjects and the
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“Tutors and mentors are trained to explain concepts in a child-friendly manner”
Making the choice and managing the entrance to senior school can be complex for parents familiar with the UK system – even more so for families who are moving (or returning) to the UK. The first important step is not to panic. Your priority should be to find a fantastic school for your children – and the good news is there are plenty of excellent choices. A good school will not only actively prepare your child academically and emotionally for every transition but will also support your family throughout the educational journey. Here’s a checklist of areas we suggest parents focus on.
Do you prefer a single sex environment or a co-educational one? Perhaps you are open to all. Are you looking for a boarding school or a day school? While traditionally there was a tendency to look at the league tables and start from there, what is equally if not more important is the ‘value added’. This is a great measure of a school’s determination and ability to get the best out of children and help them to thrive. Decide what values are important to your family. This is particularly important at a boarding school, as your child will spend a great deal of time there and the values and ethos should replicate your own.
While nothing quite compares to visiting a school in person, since the pandemic – when schools couldn’t host physical visits – many o er website tours that give great insights into what the school is all about. The best capture the life of a school. This is useful starting point to focus your search and set of criteria before narrowing down. Visiting schools in person (or via oneto-one virtual appointments if physical visits are impossible) is the next logical step. This will provide a clearer sense of the atmosphere and culture at the school. It’s also an opportunity to meet key members of sta who will tell you more about the
workings of school life there. It’s a good idea to have questions prepared in advance – you want to maximise your session and leave feeling satisfied that any queries have been addressed.
Many parents I see will have an idea of the type of education or school they envisage for their child. Sometimes this is based on their own experiences, or it might be based on what they have heard. Sometimes it is purely down to the stats. But education has moved on since we were at school, and it is important to stay open-minded – the first and foremost priority is to find a senior school where your child will thrive, not simply survive.
It is very common for families to end their search in a very di erent place to where they started. I have parents who only wanted a day school but ended up pursuing a boarding route and families who took a risk on a newer school versus more established ones. Time and again, parents will say: ‘we never thought to consider that school, but it turned out to be exactly what we were looking for’.
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“The first and foremost priority is to find a senior school where your child will thrive, not simply survive”
LOUISA MCCAFFERTY Head, Broomwood Hall Upper
Louisa McCa erty, Head of Broomwood Hall Upper School, discusses how parents can ensure the application and transition to senior years goes smoothly
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I’m sure every teacher has at least one student who always puts their hand up in class, consistently impresses with his/her answers, demonstrates excellent subject knowledge in conversations outside of lessons, yet still secures average grades. By the same token, parents might see their child work incredibly diligently at home and wonder why they are still sitting on C grades.
One of the biggest reasons for this academic plateau is because students aren’t focusing enough attention on exam technique. The days of obtaining the best grades by regurgitating accurate knowledge are long gone. As I have told students hundreds of times, the technical demands of examination papers on students today are greater than when I was at school. Students must first be equipped with the understanding to know exactly how to decode exam questions (the vast majority of which at GCSE and A level would ba e most adults). Once students have done that, the second task is always to be clear on exactly how to present knowledge and understanding in a way that is acceptable and credit worthy to examiners – in other words, using the right technique.
Like all challenging processes – especially ones carried out under time pressures and with genuinely life-changing consequences – a person can only excel if there is explicit and regular emphasis on these skills and if opportunities to try out these skills are
seized. These things considered, here are some points for students and parents to consider in deciding if exam technique is up to scratch.
First up, are you familiar with the range of command words in exam questions?
Secondly, do you also understand what you are being assessed on for each question and how marks are distributed? Thirdly, what are the best sentence starters for the di erent parts of an essay and how can you signpost to examiners that you are hitting the di erent assessment objectives? Finally, if there is a source in the exam question, what is the best way to use it in the answer?
Deep subject knowledge fused with impeccable exam technique enables students to secure the very best grades. This is why ESPD’s first YouTube tutorial focused on the best questions students can ask their teachers to unlock grades. It’s also why I always ask these questions when I interview teachers for potential roles at ESPD. In my view, if a teacher is not crystal clear on technique for GCSE and A-level success, then they are not well placed to guide students to their best exam success.
If you are a parent reading this and you see your child studying or have a conversation with them about school and their subjects, two fantastically beneficial questions to ask are: What question types do you get in this subject and how are marks awarded? Also, what is the technique for answering these questions?
If your child cannot answer, encourage them to ask their teacher in their very next lesson. This is the great litmus test to determine whether your child will simply be a student who knows a lot or a student who knows a lot and secures the kind of grades their knowledge and hard work deserve.
Exam technique is the hidden key to securing top grades at GCSE and A level, says Director of tutoring company ESPD Jaspal Kalsey
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“As I have told students hundreds of times, the technical demands of examination papers on students are greater than when I was at school”
What happens in schools today will impact directly on the shape of our future society and, whilst Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) progress has been made, there is no space for complacency. We are particularly alert to the fact that an increasingly diverse community – of pupils, sta and governors – does not necessarily mean a genuinely inclusive one. The litmus test for inclusion is when all within the school community feel they are valued, listened to, and have found a place where they don’t just ‘fit in’ but truly belong.
Our commitment to D&I is rooted in processes and challenges we have identified through external surveys and pupil and sta voices. In addition to ongoing curriculum review and reform, our core actions focus on training to educate and build sta confidence. We consider recruitment and retention – essential in helping pupils ‘see themselves’ reflected in the sta body. Pupil mentoring and raising awareness across the pupil body around bias, banter, discrimination and prejudice
are part of our work. We also have an ‘Inclusive Environment’ programme that develops display, signage and messaging celebrating core D&I values.
A self-selecting group across the school community, our D&I Alliance considers issues around Race and Ethnicity, LGBTQ+ and Gender Allyship. These strands are led by our D&I Prefects and designated sta members, with overall support from our Director of Diversity and Inclusion. We also have a forum made up of a representative from every tutor group in the College. We meet termly to hear their views and suggestions and ask
to further the work of the Alliance.
Looking at wider learning, our Free Learning calendar of events, often run for or in conjunction with our partner schools, includes Black History Month, Holocaust Memorial Day, DC IAM (in February 2023 the College will hold its third Identity Awareness Month), International Women’s Day and Refugee Week.
We recently screened the Windrush film Stand Firm, narrated by Benjamin Zephaniah, holding a Q&A with its director Theo Lee Ray and Co-Founder of the Windrush Foundation Arthur Torrington.
This academic year, our Archive Research project will uncover and add to our own hidden history, celebrating diverse pioneers from across academic, entrepreneurial, creative, cultural, adventurous, and sporting fields. On a day-to-day basis, here at Dulwich College we are determined to help our community be more aware, be active in allyship, and strive to ensure all pupils and sta feel they belong.
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“The litmus test for inclusion is when all within the school feel they are valued, and have found a place where they belong”
The Senior Deputy at Dulwich College reflects on progress made with its Diversity & Inclusion programme and the opportunities and challenges ahead
FIONA ANGEL Senior Deputy, Dulwich CollegeFIONA ANGEL DULWICH COLLEGE STUDENT ARTWORK CELEBRATES D&I VALUES
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It’s hard to believe we’re ushering in a new year already, but here we are in 2023! I hope you and your little ones had a magical festive season, and are ready for whatever you have planned this year. Our January issue focuses on wellness, with five hot trends for mums-to-be and new mums from industry insiders. We’ve got the lowdown on everything from ear seeds to sleep dohars, and 'Golden Month' acupunture. We’ve also got the hottest new health and beauty launches on our Wellness Notes page. Elsewhere in this issue we’ve rounded up the best ski pieces for family fun on the slopes. And finally our 10 Things We Love section has all the latest parenting launches on our wishlists right now. Enjoy and a very Happy New Year to you all!
ISABELLA OLIVER
With plenty of room for a growing bump, this hoodie from sustainable brand Isabella Oliver is an easyto-wear basic for mamas-to-be. isabellaoliver.com
BABY BOOSA
If your little one is going through a food refusal stage, this ‘surprise’ snack pot can make trying new things more fun. The clever design keeps food inside, whilst encouraging self feeding. babyboosa.com
Perfect for cuddling up after a splash in the tub, the new bathtime collection from Danish brand BIBS includes super cute ‘kanagroo’ hooded towels and ponchos and bath mitts (for mama and mini). bibsworld.com
LIEWOOD
Liewood’s stylish new collection of chairs and benches for little ones will look good in any nursery or playroom scheme. Perfect for making homework more fun. liewood.com
This eco-friendly bamboo knitted shoe from Bobux is super lightweight – allowing maximum free movement as little ones learn to walk. We love the so dusky pink colour palette too. bobux.com
products and brands getting our attention this month
Recognising that maternity doesn’t end a er the fourth trimester, Jorgen House’s new collection of maternity movement wear is designed to endure through all the stages of womanhood. Stylish and beautifully engineered, we want it all. jorgenhouse.com
FERM LIVING
Lounging around (especially if you’re postpartum) never looked so stylish than with this striped gown from Ferm Living. Perfect for lazy days when you’re stuck indoors this January. earlofeast.com
Exercising indoors this winter just got a lot more fun with Staplestein’s colourful stacking stones. Brilliant for helping little ones (and the whole family) to practise their hopping, jumping, and balancing skills. staplestein.de
This sweet little bodysuit from Little Dutch makes the ideal base layer for little ones this winter. Made from organic cotton, it’s so on delicate newborn skin as well. naturalbabyshower.co.uk
MORI
This cheerful cable knit jumper from MORI will bring a little bit of sunshine to dreary January. Made from the so est organic cotton, it’s pretty snuggly too. babymori.com
Industry insiders share the five hottest wellness trends for expecting mamas and new mums in 2023…
BY ESCAPADA CO-FOUNDER, MAEVE O’SULLIVAN escapadahealth.com
Ear seeds are extremely helpful at supporting postpartum symptoms including anxiety, headaches, fatigue, and insomnia – and as they are 100% natural they are the perfect remedy for new mums. At first glance they look like jewellery, but there’s a lot to them! These little golden ear seeds are already a real trend in the capitals of the world, and also here at Escapada. At our TCM practices, we firmly believe that we can activate our body and mind to find inner balance and feel good. Ear Acupuncture and Ear Seeds o er the perfect solution for gentle, natural support on-the-go. The Ear Seed method is based on the teachings of acupressure, which is part of Chinese medicine. Small gold-plated beads are placed on specific acupuncture points in the ear using a transparent patch and remain there until they fall out. It is based on the assumption that our life energy Qi can be brought back into flow by applying pressure to specific points with the aim of releasing energetic blockages in the body and achieving inner balance. My only advice? Ask your acupuncturist to put the ear seeds in to ensure that they are on the correct acupoints – for mothers ear seeds are 100% safe but if you are pregnant there are certain points that can bring on early labour so must be avoided.
There’s been a huge increase in sales already for Palo Santo and I definitely think this will follow through as one of the biggest wellness trends of 2023, which is why our Palo Santo Oil Perfume from Rahua is going to be a hero product for all mums! It’s an amazing therapeutic perfume with so many aromatherapy properties. Helping elevate the mood of the user, Palo Santo contains terpenes which are the biosynthesis messengers of the medicinal plants and oils we used when creating this fantastic perfume. The combination of plant based ingredients gives the user an instantaneous mood lift, like many other perfumes do, but in this case Rahua Palo Santo Perfume is completely made without the usage of synthetic chemicals that may become a health hazard in the long run, and want to be avoided when you are a new mum! Indigenous women in the Americas have been using Palo Santo during pregnancy for
centuries in a very successful way. They’ve been using it as a tea, for anti-anxiety, in a therapeutic way, amongst other ways. However, due to the essential oil content some people may be allergic to it. So it is best to test before use and use precautions when pregnant. Personally, I’m pregnant now and I have used it throughout my pregnancy and it brings uplifting moments and it’s great for centering and meditation.
BY ESCAPADA CO-FOUNDER, MAEVE O’SULLIVAN escapadahealth.com
Postpartum care is often a neglected area of care during pregnancy, but here at Escapada we believe it’s the most important. ‘Golden Month’ is the Chinese name for these special weeks following childbirth, because it’s believed that many chronic diseases can be cured if the mother is looked after properly in her Golden Month. As Escapada we o er acupuncture, herbal tonics, and health plans that will support mothers before, during and most crucially after childbirth. As the western world starts to shift focus on how important postpartum care is, we think there’s going to be an increase in natural, safe and alternative medicine solutions available to mums.
• Mother Warming: Mother Warming is a gorgeous ritual performed by a trained acupuncturist ideally 10 days after labour. It can help the new mother have more energy and feel rejuvenated and is a great way to gently aid recovery from childbirth and restore energy. It involves gently warming the acupuncture meridians that run through the lower back and abdomen to gently warm the uterus after opening, nourish blood, and move energy. It utilises a Moxa stick to warm acupuncture points for 5 – 10 minutes until they feel pleasantly warm. It is deeply nourishing to the area.
• Acupuncture: Postpartum acupuncture is a wonderful way to gently treat a woman’s body back into balance. An acupuncturist will focus on hormonal rebalancing techniques and any other symptoms that have come up like anxiety, digestive complaints, skin issues etc.
“It’s great for centering and meditation”Ear seeds at Escapada Rahua Palo Santo Oil Perfume
BY ESCAPADA CO-FOUNDER, MAEVE O’SULLIVAN escapadahealth.com
There’s been a huge rise in supplements in 2022 and we foresee herbal medicine and tonics becoming a big wellness trend next year too. Individualised TCM herbal tonics are an amazing supplement for mothers to take and nourish them back to full health, rebalancing blood and Qi. Herbal medicine is a wonderful way to support your body as your herbalist can combine herbs to make formulas and tonics specific to your individual needs. For example, formulas can be created to nourish your blood in combination with herbs to improve circulation which is vital for hormonal and sexual health. For women, herbs that help to regulate the menstrual cycle and support healthy female reproductive function include White Peony Root and Dong Quai. Tao Hong Si Wu Tang is a popular blood nourishing formula and great for postpartum mums. They are often taken with female reproductive tonics traditionally used to tone and preserve the Yin (such as Rehmannia, Chinese Licorice and Ginger) and promote the flow of Qi (energy) and blood to the ovaries, uterus and pelvis (such as Tangkuei and Chinese
Angelica Root). Further more, Chinese medicine has a long tradition of using safe, gentle aphrodisiacs and may be all you need to naturally get your sex life back on track (if you are ready for that and need a little helping hand), postpartum when you are healed.
BY SOCL FOUNDER, ANGEL SKILLMAN shadesofcoollondon.com
Sleep has been one of the biggest wellness trends of 2022, and it’s going to be even bigger in 2023 as we start focusing on self care and wellness after an indulgent festive season. One struggle of being pregnant, and even postpartum is lack of sleep, which is why I know the Sleep Dohar is going to be a huge trend next year (and is already on the rise) – especially as your travel essential! Comparable to a top sheet, and virtually unknown in Europe, Dohars are temperature controlling ‘supercharged’ blankets that were originally used by the Maharajahs during the monsoon season and hottest nights of the year to keep them cool. The Dohar design comprises three layers of superior quality, super soft, finely woven
‘Mul Mul’ cotton that are not only breathable, but regulate your body temperature as the layers of voile cotton trap cool air, acting as a lightweight coverlet which are still weighty enough to keep you cosy and comfy that can be layered throughout winter and spring. They are perfect when you are pregnant and struggle to get comfortable with a weighty duvet, and even better postpartum when you have those mid-morning naps with your sleeping baby, and especially when travelling! We also o er beautiful baby Dohars that can be used whilst travelling, for swaddling and in the pram – all temperature controlling and lightweight!
“Individualised TCM herbal tonics are an amazing supplement”
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The NEXT system™ offers ultimate flexibility with four solutions for the first four years, conveniently using one base for all compatible products.
The NEXT system™ offers ultimate flexibility with four solutions for the first four years, conveniently using one base for all compatible products.
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Find out more at Nunababy.com
Find out more at Nunababy.com
Find out more at Nunababy.com
Boob Design has launched a clever new ‘Tech-Fleece’ nursing bra and maternity leggings, made from quick-drying material with four-way stretch that's smooth on the outside and fleece on the inside.
boobdesign.com
TEA & TONIC
A blend of turmeric and rooibos with ashwagandha, Tea & Tonic’s Golden Milk Inviting Sleep Wellness Tea is a warming chai-like spiced tea designed to promote better sleep whilst reducing stress and supporting the immune system. teaandtonic.co.uk
The award winning VIVIO Junior Multivitamin (RRP £10.99) is packed with everything little ones need to support their immunity and cognitive function. 100% natural, hydrating and soothing, VIVIO’s Junior Cough Syrup (RRP £8.99), is a must-buy this winter too.
Available from amazon.co.uk, viviojunior.com or at your local independent pharmacy.
HARBORIST
Founded by mum-of-two Kate Porter, Harborist is a new skincare range that focuses on genuinely gentle formulas. The range is perfect for sensitive pregnancy skin and postpartum mamas. harborist.co.uk
This tiny tin with big benefits, contains a soothing balm with a multitude of uses - from intensively nourishing dry patches to soothing chapped skin or dry lips. Made with organic sunflower and avocado oils, luxurious cocoa seed butter, protective candelilla and skin-caring calendula, this skin-kind product is microbiome friendly, working in harmony with your baby’s skin, and is also great for adults.
Available from your local Weleda Wellbeing Advisor and weleda.co.uk.
100% CERTIFIED NATURAL & ORGANIC SKINCARE
92% agreed that dry skin patches felt instantly soothed
Dermatologically tested and recommended by midwives
Naturally nourishing with organic ingredients Sustainably and ethically sourced
Everything they need to hit the slopes…
Premium designer childrenswear rental platform, Babu, has launched a skiwear o ering. The genius concept allows you to rent sustainable ski wear from brand partner Molo, eliminating the need to invest in expensive items that might not fit next year. Book in advance to avoid disappointment. babu.clothing
LIEWOOD
Fenja Snow Pants, £110; liewood.com
£56; muddypuddles.com
DONSJE
Jope Jacket, £139, Gissa Hat £49; donsje.com
Merino Long Sleeve, £45; smallsmerino.co.uk
SOREL Explorer Boots, £100; sorelfootwear.co.uk
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This elegant and spacious modern family house enjoys far reaching views across Wimbledon Park and towards the The All England Lawn Tennis Club. The property o ers a reception hall, two reception rooms, a combined kitchen, dining and family room, a multi-purpose room, a main bedroom suite, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, southerly gardens, a garage, gated OSP and a wine store. ER/C.
Wimbledon Village, 35 High Street, London SW19 5BY 020 8947 9833
enquiries@robertholmes.co.uk robertholmes.co.uk
Drax Avenue, Wimbledon £6,000,000
A most attractive and truly delightful 6 bedroom detached house built in 2004 by the renowned house builder, Lifestyle Projects, and located in the sought after Drax Estate, with the added benefit of a selfcontained 1 bedroom apartment ER/C
Murray Road, Wimbledon Village £5,450,000
An elegant 5 bedroom family house built in 1906 during the Domestic Revival period with a wonderful 101’ garden in one of Wimbledon’s sought after roads, a short walk from the Common, the Village, shops and schools ER/E
Hillside, Wimbledon Village £3,500,000
A unique and charming 5 bedroom period house, innovatively modernised and extended, located in a quiet cul-de-sac close to local shops, the Village, the Common and schools ER/C
Belvedere Square, Wimbledon Village £1,500,000
A charming, well presented 3 bedroom cottage of great character with excellent ceiling heights situated in this most sought after square in the heart of Wimbledon Village ER/D
Branksome Way, New Malden, KT3
£1,600,000
A beautifully refurbished home in a contemporary style with a delightful SW facing garden. Reception Room, Kitchen/Family Room, 5 Beds, 3 Bath/Shower Rooms, Garage, OSP, Garden
Edgecoombe Close, Coombe, KT2 £1,995,000
n i a ulate, id- entur house ooded with natural light and with well-proportioned rooms. Drawing Room, Dining Area, Kitchen/Family Room,Utility Room, 4 Beds, 2 Bathrooms, Garage, Outdoor Store, OSP, Garden
Southwood Avenue, Kingston, KT2
£2,250,000
A good sized family home positioned within a cul-de-sac road on the slopes of Coombe. 2 Reception Rooms, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Study, 5 Beds, 3 Bathrooms, Utility Room, OSP, Garage, Garden
Coombe Hill Road, Coombe, KT2 £4,400,000
An impressive modern residence with spacious and well-planned accommodation. Drawing Room, Dining Room, Study, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Conservatory, Family Room, Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium, 5 Beds, 5 Bath/Shower Rooms, OSP, Two Double Garages, Garden
Coombe Office Sales: 020 8947 1100
Here for your property journey, wherever it takes you. acorngroup.co.uk/journey
Broadway, DA6 £440,000 L/H
A beautiful, top floor, two bedroom apartment positioned in the heart of Bexleyheath. Complete with two large terraces, high specification finishes and a 10 year build warranty. Contact New Homes 020 8315 6996
Denmark Road, SE5 £950,000 F/H Contact Camberwell 020 7871 7488
Perfectly positioned on Sidcup Hill, each apartment has been designed with attention to detail and features an enviable specification to bring you the best of spacious, modern living.
Hillcross Place is located a short walk from Sidcup High Street, where you can enjoy a kaleidoscope of shops and a delicious selection of restaurants.
Hillcross Place is a stunning new collection of 2 bedroom apartments for sale. Prices now starting from £465,000
Commuting from Hillcross Place is easy with quick access to the A20, leading into central London. You are also within a 20-minute walk of Sidcup Railway Station, with trains to London Bridge in under 30 minutes.
Selling agent:
Show home open Thursday-Monday, 10am-5pm. Call 020 8315 6902 or visit acorngroup.co.uk/hillcross
Developed by:
Verdant Mews offers modern, newly-built, three bedroom family homes for sale in SE19 – all with allocated parking and private courtyard gardens.
Perfectly nestled on a quiet residential road, just a short stroll from the highly desirable Crystal Palace Triangle – offering the perfect blend of modern eating and drinking spots, alongside green open spaces and highly-rated schools.
Prices from £600,000
For more information call 020 7089 6566 or visit acorngroup.co.uk/newhomes
