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LIFE MAGAZINES The greatest flower show on earth makes its highly anticipated return to Hampton Court Palace next month. In the grounds of Henry VIII’s magnificent Grade I listed Tudor Palace, be wowed by stunning gardens, vibrant floral displays, and endless shopping. RHS has revealed the gardens line-up and preview highlights from the very best garden designers and experts gathering to showcase cutting-edge design, thought provoking displays and innovative ideas with inspiration and colour. Throughout the month of June 2022, Claridge’s are replacing its usual flags with a parade of Union Jacks flying patriotically over the hotel’s iconic revolving doors, bringing a sense of pomp and ceremony to Brook Street. A day at Ascot Racecourse can best be described as the most exciting yet elegant event in your calendar. Experience a high-octane sporting occasion with a full day of racing action mixed with a little traditional style. With events all year-round, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Taste of London will reunite food lovers with the best chefs, restaurateurs, and artisan producers in the city. With an epic gastronomic line-up, don’t miss out on the biggest birthday celebration of the summer! Expect cookery demonstrations and master classes from respected chefs and influencers throughout the weekend.
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THE IVY ASIA, MAYFAIR NOW OPEN
he Ivy Asia, Mayfair has officially opened its doors on North Audley Street in the heart of London’s most exclusive district. The vibrant destination restaurant will be open seven days a week, offering something for all occasions, including celebrations, working lunches, dinner with loved ones and weekend brunches with friends. Exclusive features will include an open kitchen, sushi counter and bifold doors opening to unveil five alfresco tables for those looking to watch the world go by. The bar and main restaurant space will also be connected via a stunning cherry blossom walkway, incorporating six interconnecting trees for guests to walk beneath. The Ivy Asia, Mayfair’s kitchen brigade will be overseen by Executive Chef Simon Gregory, whilst dishes will take inspiration from cuisines spanning the continent of Asia, with a focus on Japan. The menu will incorporate much-loved favourites from sister restaurants The Ivy Asia, St Paul’s and The Ivy Asia, Chelsea as well as exclusive dishes especially created for the Mayfair restaurant, including: snow crab and tiger prawn salad with mango, cucumber and yuzu kosho, spiced peanut chicken with coconut spring onion lime, mouthwatering kung po monkfish, and the showstopping bonsai for two people featuring mixed yasi roll,
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pickled radish, crispy nori and dragon rolls. Rounding off the experience, guests will be able to enjoy a series of theatrical and tantalising desserts including the Red Dragon sharing dessert, complete with soft serve ice cream, cinnamon sugared doughnuts, peanut brittle honeycomb, coconut and banana and chocolate sauce. Accompanying the menu will be a delicious selection of sakes, wines, and Champagnes for all occasions, as well as a cocktail menu featuring ten unique creations exclusive to the Mayfair restaurant. Concoctions include the Phoenix, featuring a fire and smoke blend of tequila, Yuzushu Sake, peach liqueur, ginger and Fever-Tree Pink Grapefruit Soda, the ‘Spirit of Butterfly, incorporating a delicious serving of KiNoBi Dry Kyoto Gin, Italicus Bergamot Liqueur, aloe vera, elderflower, lemon, butterfly pea tea & Fever-Tree Grape & Apricot Soda, and the Fujian Tea Party, a negroni style aperitif made with the wonderfully smoky Song Cha Distilled Lapsang Souchong Spirit, Sweet Vermouth, Akashi-Tai Umeshu Plum Sake and Aperol. Jean-Baptiste Requien, COO of The Ivy Asia, says: “We are very excited to be bringing The Ivy Asia concept to North Audley Street in Mayfair this spring. We have recruited a passionate, knowledgeable and energetic team and we can’t wait to welcome guests when we open our doors.”
“The Ivy Asia, Mayfair’s kitchen brigade will be overseen by Executive Chef Simon Gregory, whilst dishes will take inspiration from cuisines spanning the continent of Asia, with a focus on Japan”
To make a reservation at The Ivy Asia, Mayfair, please visit theivyasiamayfair.com
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Quintessentially British… in spectacular style
RHS HAMPTON COURT PALACE GARDEN FESTIVAL
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he greatest flower show on earth makes its highly anticipated return to Hampton Court Palace next month. In the grounds of Henry VIII’s magnificent Grade I listed Tudor Palace, be wowed by stunning gardens, vibrant floral displays, and endless shopping. RHS has revealed the gardens line-up and preview highlights from the very best garden designers and experts gathering to showcase cutting-edge design, thought provoking displays and innovative ideas with inspiration and colour.
2022 SHOW GARDENS INCLUDE: Sunburst - designed by Charlie Bloom and Simon Webster, built by HCDT mentored by Burnham Landscaping. A beautiful garden that celebrates teamwork, individual skill and craftsmanship with
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4 - 9 July 2022 a stunning design, plants and vibrant colour. The garden will be created for those who love fun and theatre in a garden setting. Macmillan Legacy Garden: Gift The Future - designed by Sean A. Pritchard, Built by Agents Green. With almost one third of Macmillan’s income comes from gifts in Wills, the garden celebrates the incredible kindness of ordinary people who, in leaving a gift in their Will, giving a future of hope for those living with cancer. The Joy Club Garden - designed by Zavier Kwek, built by Robinson Arnold Landscaping. The Joy Club Garden is about raising awareness of the issues surrounding isolation and loneliness in later life and the importance of social interaction, community and friendship. The garden will take you on a journey through wisdom, longevity, exploration and reflection displaying increasing colour along the way.
Connections - designed by Ryan McMahon, built by MontE Engineering and MUSA Landscape. Representing Alzheimer’s Research UK, the garden highlights the confusion and disorientation those with dementia may have. It looks at the change in dynamic within a family or friendship group when someone is diagnosed, and the effect it has on each generation involved.
2022 FEATURE GARDENS INCLUDE:
THE 2022 RHS HAMPTON COURT PALACE GARDEN SHOW EXPERIENCE
FLORAL MARQUEE
Immerse yourself in glorious colour at the Festival of Roses, take time to breathe in its glorious scents, choose a favourite then take a moment to pause and drink it all in at the Rose Afternoon Tea Garden. Expand your knowledge with inspiring talks, creative demonstrations and practical workshops on gardening, floristry, design, food, craft, health and wellbeing from some well-known faces, including Monty Don, Arit Anderson, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Kate Bradbury, For music lovers, listen to the sounds of talented artists on The Woodland and Sanctuary Stages, where you will be entertained by the likes of Soul Brothers and Sisters, Cristina Hart and others. Enjoy hundreds of stands offering a unique shopping experience with something to tempt everyone. You will discover a host of exhibitors, both new and established, selling their innovative and desirable horticultural-themed products, gardening paraphernalia, unique gifts and indulgent treats for sale.
Be greeted by a dazzling floral festival. Visit the many nursery exhibitors who are on hand with unrivalled knowledge for expert advice
FLOWERS AFTER HOURS, FRIDAY 8TH JULY 2022
RHS Forest Bathing Garden - designed by Dave Green. Be surrounded by nature for improved health and wellbeing and using the senses (sight, sound, touch and smell) to create mindfulness awareness. Forest bathing exercises can include noticing colours, patterns and distance, listening to sounds, touching bark and leaves to notice textures, and smelling leaf litters. Some exercises are carried out while walking and others while seated. The garden has been designed with these exercises in mind. Sarah Eberle – Iconic Horticultural Hero – designed by Sarah Eberle. From temperate rain forests to unforgiving arid environments and exotic meadows, this walk-through experience of sustainable landscapes features a blend of native and exotic plants selected for their health benefits or other practical uses. Alongside the use of sustainable and recycled materials, the garden is about protecting what we know and have,
THE DETAILS For more details and to book tickets, visit rhs.org.uk/ shows-events/ rhs-hampton-court-palacegarden-festival/ Hampton Court Palace East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AU
A brand new twilight celebration, Flowers After Hours will be a spectacular night of music, food and botanical delights! Dig out your dancing shoes, party at a silent disco DJ’ed by Greg James (BBC Radio 1) and musician Fleur East amongst others. Enjoy a relaxed dining experience at The Waterside Restaurant or grab a bite to eat from a choice of tempting food stalls and chill out among the flowers.
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he much-anticipated live music nights at Sandown Park Racecourse are fast approaching this summer, with fans across the region snapping up tickets for some of the most talked about events in the social calendar. Music and racing fans alike come together to enjoy a thrilling spectacle of a six-card race followed by an unforgettable world-class live show. The informal and relaxed open-air setting of Sandown Park attracts some of the biggest names in music, with the line-up this year including double platinum and BRIT award-winning artist Paloma Faith, the funk and soul legend Nile Rodgers & CHIC, plus one of the best-selling British bands of all time, Simply Red. Paloma Faith will open the run of shows, headlining on Wednesday, 20th July. Performing hits from her extensive and much-loved repertoire, you’ll be sure to sing along to classics such as “Only Love Can Hurt Like This” and “Lullaby” as well as new songs from her fifth studio album “Infinite Things”. Nile Rodgers & CHIC will be returning to Sandown after their truly outstanding performance in 2018, where they entertained an audience of thousands. With a chart-topping music career
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spanning four decades, fans will be treated to some of the most acclaimed and much-loved pop anthems of all time. Finally, Simply Red, led by songwriter and bandleader Mick Hucknall, will be closing the season on Thursday, 4th August. Selling over 60 million albums worldwide - with five going to the number one spot in the UK – their catalogue of hits includes classic singles ‘Holding Back The Years’ and ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now’. Their 2019 album ‘Blue Eyed Soul’ marked their 14th top 10 studio album in the UK. To top it off, Sandown Park Racecourse also features an array of award-winning restaurants that cater for all tastes, from fine dining through to delicious bistro food. Tickets are on sale now from thejockeyclublive.co.uk with prices and hospitality packages available to suit all budgets.
“I’ve spent most of my life going out and singing for people, and it has felt strange not to have that for such a long time. It’s wonderfully inspiriting that people can go and see bands again now, and we can’t wait to get back on stage” – Mick Hucknall
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Jubilee celebrations at Claridge’s To commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Claridge’s are celebrating in its own unique and legendary style.
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hroughout the month of June 2022, Claridge’s are replacing its usual flags with a parade of Union Jacks flying patriotically over the hotel’s iconic revolving doors, bringing a sense of pomp and ceremony to Brook Street. Delicious cocktails inspired by the coronation are shaken and poured, and for the first time, royal treasures from the Claridge’s archive have been unveiled. Meanwhile in both The Fumoir and Claridge’s Bar, five new cocktails have been specially added to the menus. Guests can toast with a Royal Stag with whisky notes, nodding to the Queen’s love of the Scottish Highlands, and the Windsor Rose, which was originally served at Claridge’s on the Queen’s Coronation Day in 1953. The hotel has a long history of hosting royalty, so much so that it has often been referred to as the ‘Annexe of Buckingham Palace’. Her Majesty The Queen has often frequented the Mayfair institution from visiting fashion shows in the 1950s to hosting
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a private family dinner to celebrate her 60th birthday - it is the place The Queen has chosen to celebrate many important personal and public moments throughout her reign. Most poignantly The Queen chose to celebrate her ruby wedding anniversary with HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at Claridge’s.
Claridge’s Royal Archive Cabinet Curated by Claridge’s in-house archivist Kate Hudson, the Royal Archive Cabinet showcases rare and precious items from the 1953 Coronation and more, which have never been seen before. Displayed in the hotel’s legendary lobby, this special showcase features mementos from an original swatch of the hand stitched and beaded fabric from the Queen’s coronation gown plus handwritten annotations of the motif by designer Norman Hartnell, to original menus and cocktail cards served at Claridge’s on Coronation Day 1953. Original photographs from the procession and Her Majesty’s visits to Claridge’s add some final flourishes. ‘This is such a special moment to showcase our archives for the first time. We have so many treasures that reflect our relationship with royalty over the past two centuries and to be able to hand pick those related to Her Majesty The Queen, for all to see, was the perfect way to mark the occasion at Claridge’s. Kate Hudson, Claridge’s Archivist
THE DETAILS For more details, please visit claridges.co.uk Claridge’s, Brook Street, Mayfair, W1K 4HR
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day at Ascot Racecourse can best be described as the most exciting yet elegant event in your calendar. Experience a high-octane sporting occasion with a full day of racing action mixed with a little traditional style. With events all year-round, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Coming up at Ascot, this summer, the Summer Mile Racing Weekend, on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th July, presents two days of thrilling racing action. The racecourse’s pristine lawns are in full midsummer bloom and its grounds alive with atmosphere as racegoers enjoy an exciting card of Flat racing on a relaxing afternoon of summer socialising. On the Saturday, racegoers of all ages can also enjoy festival-themed activities from fairground rides, mini golf, face painting, and more. It’s the perfect excuse for treating family and friends alike to an enjoyable summer’s day out at Ascot. One of Ascot’s greatest occasions, QIPCO King George Diamond Weekend, on Friday 22nd to Saturday 23rd July, offers a relaxed afternoon of racing where racegoers can wander across the racecourse’s luscious lawns and sample the many Champagne and cocktail bars on offer under the glorious English sunshine. Although less formal than the Royal Meeting, QIPCO King George Diamond Weekend has become a showcase of contemporary summer style. The headline act, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes is Europe’s indisputable midsummer middle-distance showpiece and the weekend closes, on the Saturday, with live music at sunset. For more live music entertainment and unmissable racing, join us at the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, on Saturday 6th August. A unique fixture in the global racing calendar, the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup sees the world’s top jockeys compete in a competition format as they join forces to try and lift racing’s ultimate team prize. Find out whether Great Britain & Ireland, Europe, Rest of the World or the Ladies will lift the trophy after a thrilling eight-race contest before rounding off the day with live music after racing. This year’s concert will be headlined by Grammy Award winning Clean Bandit, with multiplatinum selling The Hoosiers also performing, and more artists still to be announced! Tickets available now at ascot.com
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Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Don Quixote at Sadler’s Wells
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irmingham Royal Ballet’s action-packed production of the classic Don Quixote has been putting a smile on faces and bringing a touch of summer sunshine to theatres across the country over the last few months. The world-renowned dancer Carlos Acosta, who took on his role as Director of BRB in spring 2020, created this must-see production which gets its London premiere at Sadler’s Wells in early July. The show is a firm favourite of Carlos’s and he is delighted it has proved hugely popular with audiences. Created by one of history’s most renowned choreographers, Marius Petipa, to music by Ludwig Minkus, it was premiered in 1869 and has been a key part of the world ballet repertoire ever since. “Don Quixote is the best ballet to attend if you are not a ballet connoisseur,” Carlos says. “If you don’t know anything about ballet this is a great chance to learn something about it.” The ballet is based on Spain’s most famous novel – Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote, which follows the adventures of the knight Don Quixote and his trusty servant Sancho Panza. The ballet focuses on the tale of young lovers Kitri and Basilio whose hopes to marry risk being thwarted by Kitri’s father who has other plans. But, as a firm believer in true love, Don Quixote steps in to help
the couple find happiness. For Carlos, Don Quixote has always been a special work. He performed an excerpt from the ballet to win the Gold Medal at the prestigious Prix de Lausanne at the age of 16. Success at the international dance competition catapulted the Cuban teenager onto the world stage, launching a career which saw him dance in theatres across the globe. “It’s a great show - you leave on a high.”
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Don’t miss this breathtaking ballet, at Sadler’s Wells from 6 to 9 July. Book now at sadlerswells.com
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THE BERKELEY LONDON
PRÊT-À-PORTEA RETURNS FOR SUMMER 2022
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he Berkeley has unveiled its Summer 2022 Prêt-à-Portea collection – a playful and stylish selection of couture cakes inspired by designers from Saint Laurent to Schiaparelli. A firm favourite with fashionistas with a sweet tooth, Prêt-à-Portea gives a contemporary twist to afternoon tea with a collection of bold catwalk-inspired creations. This season’s collection includes Oscar de la Renta – a striking orange gown crafted with apricot bavarois, salted Manuka honey and apricot ganache, topped with a meringue frill. A hero handbag from Michael Kors – whose bags were seen filled with flowers on the catwalk – has been created as a Victoria sponge with fresh strawberry jam, wrapped in an Opalys chocolate cylinder with flowers intricately piped with lime butter cream. Gucci’s pink silk tuxedo has been reimagined in bourbon vanilla mousse and Emmanuel sponge, layered with peach compote and glazed with shimmering pink icing. This is finished with a thin chocolate jacket and bow tie. Meanwhile, Lanvin’s towering floral platform heels will stomp down the cakewalk made from chocolate biscuit, painstakingly piped with royal icing. Schiaparelli’s couture golden mini dress combines caramel sponge, dark Valrhona chocolate and hazelnut praline, all topped with a shimmering, chocolate oversized collar. Richard
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THE DETAILS The Summer season of Prêt-à-Portea is served from 1pm - 5.30pm every day, priced from £64 per person. To make a reservation for Prêtà-Portea visit the-berkeley.co.uk/ restaurants-bars/afternoon-tea
ABOUT THE BERKELEY Nestled between bustling Knightsbridge and leafy Belgravia, The Berkeley is the essence of contemporary chic and innovative luxury. With stunning rooms and suites, Michelin-starred cuisine from Marcus Wareing, a fashion favourite afternoon tea at Prêt-à-Portea, the Blue Bar and The Berkeley Bar & Terrace for drinks and The Bamford Spa, The Berkeley continues to surprise and enchant.
Quinn’s buttercup yellow gown is immortalised in ice cream – chocolate wafer cones are filled with fresh fruit compote and pineapple and star anise sorbet, topped with bright yellow chocolate waves. Finally, the Prêt-à-Portea pastry team have created showstopper of a cake – designed to share – paying homage to Saint Laurent’s floral jumpsuit. An oversized red rose made of lychee mousse with fresh raspberry is set on a glossy white coconut cake, and finished with a green chocolate leaf.
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JAPAN’S ‘LIVING ART’ ISLAND CELEBRATED AT JAPAN HOUSE LONDON
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he calm-inducing exhibition Symbiosis: Living Island, currently on show at Japan House London, is a lesson in how to breathe life into an isolated community through accessible, appropriate and engaging art and architecture. Located in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, the tiny island of Inujima, once a flourishing industrial hub, has seen a steady decline in population with just 50 residents remaining today, most of whom are aged over 70. In 2009, The Fukutake Foundation, responsible for the world-renowned Benesse Art Site Naoshima project, approached art curator Hasegawa Yuko and internationally celebrated architect Sejima Kazuyo to help inject some much-needed energy into this all but forgotten landscape. 13 years later, Inujima is home to five art pavilions, several evolving outdoor exhibits and a rejuvenated local population which thrives on sharing their ‘art island’ with visitors from all over the world. Stepping into the tranquil gallery space, visitors
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to the exhibition are transported to the island, first with a gentle soundtrack of everyday island sounds. Videos, some of which are artworks in themselves, give a visual sense of how the art, architecture, landscape and people of the island are, as the exhibition title suggests, symbiotic in their relationship. The 1:100 diorama occupying the central space, with the footprint of the island subtly laid out beneath, gives orientation and a sense of scale, with beautifully sculpted metalwork representing the paths winding round the car-free landscape. Further detail of the architecture and artworks can be found within architectural models, which demonstrate how the ‘Art-House’ structures use existing buildings which have been repurposed and reimagined. The importance of working in harmony with the island’s existing assets is explained, very aptly, in video interviews with islanders who enthusiastically describe their involvement in the project. The exhibition continues upstairs with a full-size replica of part of Yellow Flower Dream by Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes. The stained glass-like structure aims to capture the energy and vibrant colours of Injuma’s landscape.
Symbiosis: Living Island runs until 4 September 2022. Admission is free and booking is recommended. japanhouselondon.uk 101-111 Kensington High Street.
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Act-On It! London Transport Museum Depot Saturday 2 July & Sunday 3 July 2022
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veryone can play their part in making London a net-zero city, and at London Transport Museum’s Depot in Acton Town, west London, visitors can discover first-hand the important role public transport is playing to keep the city green. As part of this special ‘Act-On It!’ familyfocused event, the Museum’s Depot is throwing open its doors for visitors to see its many historical artefacts and one-of-a-kind collection items including a large selection of trains, buses and trams. For the first time, London Transport Museum’s iconic RM1 Routemaster, built in 1954, will be displayed alongside one of London’s most revolutionary buses, the ADL/BYD Enviro 400 Electric, the best-in class bus from route 63. These new Abellio buses are helping to lower emissions and visitors will get to peek under the hood to discover how these brand new buses really work.
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Families can pick up a trail to guide them around the Depot to discover gems from London’s transport past, from the ‘Garden-Seat’ type horse bus to the Feltham double deck electric tram in the Museum’s collection. Families with children aged 5 to 12 can experiment with different ways to power transport of the future, from wind and solar to other forms of green energy as they create vehicles from recycled materials. No visit to the Depot would be complete without jumping aboard the London Transport Miniature Railway. The miniature railway is open all weekend. The Act-on It! Depot Open Days are part of London Transport Museum’s Climate Crossroads 18-month programme, shining a light on sustainable cities, travel, transport and greener skills for the future. Programme sponsors Mastercard, Mott MacDonald, Cubic Transportation System and Sopra Steria aim to inspire visitors to take action that helps us get to a net-zero future together. Timed tickets to visit the London Transport Museum Depot must be booked in advance online. Adult tickets cost £15 and tickets for children cost £7.50. Kids aged 3 and under go free. Concessions are available including local resident tickets for residents of Ealing, Hounslow or Hillingdon.
“As part of this special ‘Act-On It!’ familyfocused event, the Museum’s Depot is throwing open its doors for visitors to see its many historical artefacts and one-of-akind collection”
THE DETAILS To book visit: ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/ depot/summer
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From farm to fork Did you know that even organic produce has pesticide traces that can build up in our systems and cause health problems? We massage and then soak all our fruit and vegetables in a natural solution to remove any remaining traces. Happy hens and slow reared livestock make a systemic difference to us and our environment. This is why we work closely with family farms like Sutton Hoo to ensure all our meat products have lived happy lives and been well fed using feed containing no nasties such as antibiotics or drugs that promote growth. The Founders POW Food was set up by Ali and Emily Warburton and evolved from a passion for bringing people together through deliciously nutritious food that supports the mind and body. Having served the corporate world for over four years, they’ve decided to take things home. Ali Warburton, who founded “The Original Jello Shot” in the ‘90s, had her babies and then, as a single mother, spent over 20 years running one of London’s most notable high-end catering and events companies catering for film premieres, high society weddings, fashion and media. Ali was the first UK caterer to develop gluten and dairy-free menus over 20 years ago, providing food for the best photographers in the World along with their A-list talent, many were from California and so the requests were ahead of the UK catering industry and highly refined. It is from this wealth of experience and fastidious nature of the client, that our kitchen leadership skill base is built upon. Emily, who has forever had a passion for nutrition and is a mental health activist, returned from a career on Superyachts to complete a course in Business Sustainability Management through The University of Cambridge before joining forces with Ali to start POW Food. Through a personal mental health journey and understanding of the power of nutrition, 54 JUNE 2022
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“Charlie trained as a chef, working in some of the best restaurants in London”
Emily uses her platforms (reaching over 150k followers), and speaks on panels and in schools about “How to be kind to your mind, and the power of nutrition.” Charlie has an eminent creative flair for profound taste that transpires through all of his food. Coming from a family line of catering industry experts (his Grandmother founded “Gay Gourmet” in the 1970s and published many recipe books), Charlie grew up with food as an intrinsic part of his life. He trained as a chef, working in some of the best restaurants in London. For 20 years he has worked with Ali as Creative Head Chef. Availability POW Food is available for all your fabulous foodie needs online via their website at powfood.co.uk and will be available at selected high end stores soon. Special features For those looking for more of a bespoke service, contact POW Concierge for fasttracking, hospitality staff, personalised menus, nutritionist talks and more.
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National Geographic Traveller Food Festival 2022 Returning to London’s Business Design Centre for one weekend only Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th July 2022
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he National Geographic Traveller Food Festival announces its long anticipated return to London this summer. The capital’s ultimate culinary and travel celebration will bring the very best of the world’s food scene under one roof, for immersive experiences, world-class chef demonstrations, and exclusive menus. Guests will be immersed in a series of culinary adventures including workshops and Masterclasses from some of the world’s greatest chefs. With culinary experiences from the UK, Mediterranean, Asia and beyond, the festival is set to bring the very best flavours from every corner of the globe.
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Heading up the main stage on Saturday’s kickoff day will be critically acclaimed Spanish chef and restaurateur José Pizarro followed by author, food writer and specialist in Chinese - particularly Sichuan - food, Fuchsia Dunlop. Further names include celebrated British chef Jack Stein, Ukrainian writer and chef Olia Hercules, Ping Coombes who will be exploring the cuisine of her Malaysian heritage, and Irish chef and restaurateur Richard Corrigan. On Sunday, celebrity chef Aldo Zilli will give visitors a tantalising glimpse into an Italian kitchen alongside Korean-American TV chef Judy Joo’s ‘Korean Soul’ cooking. Foodies can also look forward to a special discussion with journalist and food critic Jay Rayner, as well as a demo from celebrated Nepalese chef Santosh Shah. Visitors can also look forward to a demo from celebrated British chef and TV broadcaster Andi Oliver. Alongside live demonstrations, a brilliant selection of hosts will be on hand, including Chris Bavin and Katrina Ridley. Visitors can also head to Speakers’ Corner to catch their favourite food writers and celebrated cookbook authors discuss their latest work. This years’ line-up features Burmese food writer MiMi Aye, cookbook author Yasmin Khan, and author of The Planet-Friendly Kitchen, Karen Edwards. The inaugural event in 2019 attracted more than 5,500 attendees and involved 45 exhibitors and 59 talks, demonstrations and masterclasses. The festival will aim for zero food waste.
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THE DETAILS For more information and to purchase tickets, visit foodfestival.natgeotraveller.co.uk Opening times: 16 July 10:00 – 18:00 17 July 10:00 – 16:30 Business Design Centre, 52 Upper St, The Angel, London, N1 0QH
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The 135th Championships WIMBLEDON 2022 Celebrating the Centenary Year of Centre Court. From 27 June 2022 - 10 July 2022
Monday 27 June Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles First Round Tuesday 28 June Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles First Round Wednesday 29 June Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Second Round Thursday 30 June Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Second Round Friday 1 July Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Third Round Saturday 2 July Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Third Round Sunday 3 July Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Fourth Round
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Monday 4 July Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Fourth Round The Championships 2022, with a special ceremony taking place on Sunday 3 July, the Middle Sunday. To mark the occasion, the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum has installed a new exhibition dedicated to Centre Court – 100 Years of Change – for visitors to enjoy, and a commemorative centenary towel will be on sale. Taking place at the magnificent All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon since 1877, it is a quintessentially British experience. Games are still played on the original playing surface, grass, and there’s a strict white-only dress code for players. The Tournament attracts around 500,000 spectators including members of The Royal Family and celebrities, plus more than a billion viewers across 200 nations. 2022 also marks the first year that The Championships will take place over 14 days, with the introduction of play on the Middle Sunday to the permanent schedule for the first time. It has never been more important for sports events to be proactively taking steps to enhance their accessibility in order to reach broader and more diverse audiences. Introducing an extra day to
Tuesday 5 July Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Quarter-Finals Wednesday 6 July Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Quarter-Finals Thursday 7 July Ladies’ Singles Semi-Finals / Mixed Doubles Final Friday 8 July Gentlemen’s Singles Semi-Finals Saturday 9 July Ladies’ Singles Final / Gentleman’s Doubles Final Sunday 10 July Gentlemen’s Singles Final / Ladies’ Doubles Final
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their schedule, enables AELTC to achieve this. Also, they can spread the fourth round matches over two days in line with the other Grand Slams, and the opportunity to make some additional changes to enhance the second week for competitors, guests, partners and fans around the world. The AELTC has also announced the exceedingly difficult decision to decline entries from Russian and Belarusian players to this year’s Championships. As always, the tournament schedule remains provisional and subject to change at the discretion of the Referee. 62 JUNE 2022
In addition, 2022 marks the first year of the 14&U Junior Championships, which will take place in the second week. The staggered start times of Centre Court (1.30pm) and No.1 Court (1.00pm), introduced in 2021, will be retained and run through until finals weekend when play on Centre Court will commence at 2pm. There is not a public ballot for tickets in 2022. Guests who were successful in the 2020 public ballot are being offered the same day and court for 2022. The Grounds capacity will be up to 42,000 each day. After two years, The Queue will return for spectators wishing to buy tickets on the day, as will Ticket Resale, for those wishing to purchase returned Centre Court, No.1 Court and No.2 Court tickets, in return for a donation to the Wimbledon Foundation. Following its introduction last year, enhanced mobile ticketing will continue, with all tickets distributed via the official Wimbledon mobile apps on iOS and Android. For more information visit wimbledon.com The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Church Road, Wimbledon, SW19 5AE
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Ocean of flowers to fill Tower of London moat
Superbloom Until 18 September 2022.
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visit to the Tower of London this summer will be even more special as we celebrate the Platinum Jubilee year of HM The Queen. To mark the occasion, over 20 million seeds have been sown in the famous moat which will develop and morph over the course of the summer, culminating in the creation of a beautiful, new naturalistic landscape in the moat. Designed to attract pollinators, ‘Superbloom’ will bring a wonderful natural beauty to the urban
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space and introduce a new biodiverse habitat for wildlife. It will celebrate the value of nature for our wellbeing. Superbloom runs from June to September. As an evolving display, it’s designed to offer visitors a changing experience depending on when they visit - moving from soft green hues in June to whites, blues, pinks and oranges throughout the height of summer and into September. On arrival, visitors can grab a mat and slide down into the moat on our Superbloom slide and follow the path through the display. Or for a more conventional entry, there is a fully accessible visitor entrance into the moat leading you onto weaving pathways where you’ll experience the colours, scents and sounds close up. The specially commissioned sculptures and sound installation will leave you feeling at home among the bees and butterflies. The Tower’s ‘Superbloom’ is the first stage of installing a natural landscape in the moat in the heart of the City of London.
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take inspiration from this long history, bringing diversity of nature back to the Tower’s urban landscape and be the setting for the Tower’s Jubilee tribute. The scheme has been designed by Historic Royal Palaces, working with Grant Associates Landscape Architects and Lead Design Consultant, and University of Sheffield Professor of Planting Design, Nigel Dunnett – both of whom have extensive expertise in urban horticulture and landscape design. When the ‘Superbloom’ display ends in mid September 2022, the plan is for the new natural landscape created to remain as a permanent legacy to the Platinum Jubilee. There are different ticket options for visiting Superbloom and all tickets are only available to buy via the See Tickets website. hrp.org.uk It will see the moat – dug and filled with water in the 13th century to defend the famous fortress – become a welcoming new habitat and a green haven for pollinators, insects and seed-eating birds. In the 19th century, the moat was drained and grassed-over and used as a grazing ground for Victorian livestock, and even as allotments during the Second World War. In 1977, the moat was used to mark HM The Queen’s Silver Jubilee with a garden display. The new moat landscape will
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The Royal Parks presents
Midsummer Jazz in Greenwich Park Sunday 26th June 2022
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he concert will take place in the Observatory Garden, and will feature for the first time, the fabulous South London Jazz Orchestra, who many will know from their previous performances at the bandstand. The Friend’s annual Midsummer Jazz Concert has become one of the highlights of Royal Parks calendar and is an event for the whole family. Overlooking the River Thames and home to some of London’s most iconic views, Greenwich Park is an amazing mix of 17th century landscape, stunning gardens and a rich history that dates back to Roman times. Greenwich Park is at the heart of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site and has always been associated with royalty. Greenwich was the birthplace of Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I and Henry used the park as his hunting ground and in 1675 King Charles II commissioned Sir Christopher Wren to build the Royal Observatory. Gardens open from 12.00pm, concert starts
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at 12.30pm and finishes at 3pm. There will be a bar and refreshment stalls, with sponsors of the event Davy’s of Greenwich, running a bar and the Park’s recently refurbished Pavilion Cafe will have a stall selling food, ice cream and soft drinks. The Pavilion Café is a perfect place to feed the kids. With smaller portions of hot dishes, a children’s lunch box selection and fun activity sheet, high chairs, child-friendly cutlery and baby changing facilities, they offer a warm welcome to families. Seating is not available in the Garden, but you can bring a rug, chair and even a picnic. Please note that dogs (apart from guide dogs) are not permitted in the Garden. This is a ticketed event – Adults £5 in advance (£7 on the gate) and under 16s free. Numbers in the Garden are limited, so an early booking is advisable, Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are available online at friendsofgreenwichpark.org.uk
ABOUT GREENWICH PARK Greenwich Park has something for everyone. Stand on the Prime Meridian, the reference point for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Follow in the footsteps of England’s kings and queens with a walk through ancient tree avenues. Visit the tranquil Flower, Herb and Rose Gardens or explore the Park’s wildlife. royalparks.org.uk
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Dig into summer on the South Bank The Southbank Centre’s riverside food and drink pop-ups are back
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fter an endless winter, the South Bank is alive this summer! The Southbank Centre’s summer pop-ups have returned with a number of tried and trusted favourites alongside some tantalisingly tasty new concepts. This unbeatable food and drink offering in the heart of London provides the perfect spot to hang out and enjoy long, lingering summer days alongside the river. Kick off the Bank Holiday weekend with al fresco dining and drinks overlooking the London skyline at a selection of pop-ups; quench your thirst with fresh juice from Elephant Juice, or kick back and enjoy a cold drink from The Hop Locker. Hot dog specialists Oh My Dog! are back under the bridge with their hand-made franks and freshly baked buns, alongside Truffle dishing out London’s most indulgent burgers. New concept Sundowner will be popping up along the Queen’s Walk, pouring a variety of homemade drinks including Mojito Slushies, Frozen Pimms, and Elderflower Spritz. Relax and enjoy drinks from a small, foliage-filled seating area while appreciating sunsets over the river; expect good vibes and great drinks. The infamous Jimmy’s BBQ Club returns, bringing the ultimate 6-course feast cooked over fire, whilst on-hand chefs share their top tips for BBQing. Sit back and enjoy a delicious feast from this outdoor cabana overlooking the Thames. 70 JUNE 2022
Prefer a more casual dining opportunity? The BBQ Club also boasts two bars, a rooftop terrace and a riverside boardwalk, all with riverside views and a sensational street food menu. In May, for the first time, Dookies Grill will join the pop-up line-up, serving a menu jampacked with home-cooked comfort food, drawing inspiration from the duo’s Caribbean roots. Homemade jerk sauces complement authentic Caribbean dishes exploding with flavour, setting tastebuds alight all summer long. The Southbank Centre’s much loved, weekly street food market adds to its permanent roster with casual Lebanese-Mediterranean favourites Levant Kitchen, authentic Japanese rice bowls from Pochi, and Vietnamese fusion dishes from My Kids Are Hungry. With over 30 traders plating up vibrant flavours from across the globe. From Korean BBQ and Pad Thai to cannoli and crêpes, there’s something to tickle all tastebuds. For more details visit southbankcentre.co.uk Or join the conversation: #SCSummer
“This unbeatable food and drink offering in the heart of London provides the perfect spot to hang out and enjoy long, lingering summer days alongside the river”
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LET YOUR TASTEBUDS PARTY!
Taste of London’s 18th Birthday Extravaganza, Regent’s Park From 15th – 19th June 2022
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aste of London will reunite food lovers with the best chefs, restaurateurs, and artisan producers in the city. With an epic gastronomic line-up, don’t miss out on the biggest birthday celebration of the summer! Expect cookery demonstrations and master classes from respected chefs and influencers throughout the weekend. Many of London’s hottest restaurants, with dishes to match every craving, will embrace different cuisines from around the globe. Get up close with London’s fiercest chefs and their exclusive Taste dishes. The line-up includes Michelin Green Star chef Chantelle Nicholson, TV chef and rapper Big Zuu, discover Spanish flavours by Michelin-starred Dani García, Pig and Butcher’s head chef Sean Garrett, Chef and pastrami expert Jay Morjaria and Ashley Abodeely from NoMad Hotel, Covent Garden.
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Participating restaurants include: Time Out’s ‘best restaurant’ Chishuru, Italian restaurant Cin Cin, Dalston’s Angelina, newly launched Neyba, Malaysian hot spot Roti King, London’s first alpine-inspired restaurant, Heritage, Spanish bodega Brindisa, Juici Jerk for the flavours of the Caribbean, newly launched Neyba are bringing collaborative globetrotting classics from celebrity chefs and Mayfair’s Manthan will be serving Indian comfort food from Chef Rohit Ghai, The Diners Club Cook School will provide a stage for the capital’s most sought-after chefs with a focus on “Dine for Change” targeting food waste and sustainability. Festival goers will have the opportunity to taste produce from the UK’s best food and drink producers with over 150 stalls filled with delicious samples. Ian Burrell, global ambassador for The Equiano Rum Co and Channel 4’s ‘Sunday Brunch’ Rum and Cocktail will be on site for a chance to hone your cocktail making skills. From wine masterclasses and cooking demonstrations to an outdoor wine bar partnered with a DJ for authentic Parisian vibes. Don’t miss out on the tastiest event this summer, discover new talent, and get a taste of never-seen-before dishes from your favourite chefs and restaurants. Dine, drink, and dance as the perfect alfresco day out is waiting for you, remember to bring your summer spirit! To secure your tickets to the city’s ultimate celebration of food and drink, visit tasteoflondon.com
“Festival goers will have the opportunity to taste produce from the UK’s best food and drink producers with over 150 stalls”
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THE FOUNDLING MUSEUM T
he Foundling Museum has more than 275 years of history permeating its objects, stories, and spaces. It tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, which was established in 1739 by the philanthropist Thomas Coram, to care for babies at risk of abandonment. Thomas Coram was appalled by the conditions children faced in London: though the city was a global powerhouse of industry and wealth, it was also polluted and disease-ridden. Child mortality rates soared. Each year, some one thousand babies were abandoned by parents experiencing extreme poverty or other terrible maladies. Coram campaigned for seventeen years before he received a Royal Charter from King George II to found the Foundling Hospital. The Foundling Hospital was the UK’s first children’s charity and became its first public art gallery. It was transformed into one of London’s most fashionable venues by the artist William Hogarth, who encouraged leading artists to donate their work and by the composer George Frideric Handel, who held annual benefit concerts of Messiah in its chapel. Today the collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, furniture, clocks and
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ceramics. Highlights range from tiny, touching identifying tokens left by mothers with their babies to composer George Frideric Handel’s Will. Artworks on display include work by outstanding contemporary artists like Yinka Shonibare, Tracey Emin and Michael Craig-Martin, as well as those made and donated nearly three centuries earlier by William Hogarth, Thomas Gainsborough and Joshua Reynolds. During its two centuries in operation, the Foundling Hospital looked after a remarkable 25,000 children. The Museum opened in 2004, fifty years after the Foundling Hospital placed its last pupil in foster care. The Museum building is situated in the grounds of the old hospital at 40 Brunswick Square in Bloomsbury (near to Russell Square tube station). It was constructed in the 1930s, and incorporates many architectural features from the original eighteenth-century hospital building. Visit the Museum to discover the story of the Foundling Hospital, the children who lived there, and its vibrant community of artists, musicians and supporters through its galleries and historic rooms. foundlingmuseum.org.uk
“The Foundling Hospital was the UK’s first children’s charity and became its first public art gallery”
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BBC Proms 2022 THE WORLD’S GREATEST CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 15 July – 10 September 2022, Royal Albert Hal
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he Proms returns to the iconic Royal Albert Hall this summer for its first full eight-week season in two years. Its aim is to bring the best in classical music to the widest possible audience, remaining true to founder-conductor Henry Wood’s original vision in 1895. Whether you are a classical connoisseur or think ‘classical music is not for me’ there is something for everyone in the eight week series of concerts. Pick of the Classics - from Mozart and Beethoven to Ravel and Prokofiev, this Proms season is jam-packed full of classic composers and repertoire. With performances from some of the greatest orchestras in the world, a night at the Proms is the ultimate concert experience.
First Night of the Proms 2022: Verdi Requiem Friday 15 July 2022, 7.30pm Hope and grief, mourning and celebration, thunder and tenderness come together in Verdi’s mighty Requiem. After two years of reducedsized performances, the Royal Albert Hall once again rings with the massed voices of the BBC Symphony Chorus and Crouch End Festival Chorus, launching the 2022 Proms with this choral 76 JUNE 2022
masterpiece, which brings all the high drama of 19th-century opera to its emotive setting of the Latin Mass for the Dead. Sakari Oramo will conduct a spectacular First Night of the 2022 BBC Proms. Giuseppe Verdi had a complicated relationship with religion: he asked to be buried with just ‘one priest, one candle, one cross’. But as a born dramatist, he knew how to tell a great story – and his colossal Requiem encompasses death, rebirth and the end of the world itself, in music that simply blazes with passion and power. A truly magnificent First Night of the 2022 BBC Proms.
THE DETAILS For more information and to book tickets, visit royalalberthall. com or call the Royal Albert Hall Box Office on 020 7070 4441 Seated tickets for all BBC Proms concerts at the Royal Albert Hall are placed into price bands, starting at £8.50 (plus booking fee). Enjoy the Proms on TV, Radio, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds. Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP
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PERSIS + HORTON THE DETAILS Persis + Horton will be participating in the Art and Antiques Fair Olympia 22nd-26th June 2022 stand C4.
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estore your strength and health after an illness or operation by letting us take good care of you with individually tailored nursing care and our in-house physio, excellent chef and expert hairdresser. The Chiswick Nursing Centre’s physiotherapists work seamlessly with nursing staff to provide the highest levels of integrated care. As a part of the rehabilitation programme, the Centre’s qualified physiotherapists work closely with nursing staff to help patients achieve their goals. Highly experienced in the treatment and management of numerous conditions, the Centre’s physio team are experts in the field of rehabilitation. We support convalescence after surgery and to aid cancer recovery, including care of those with a range of other complex needs. We have particular expertise in rehabilitation following hip replacements and knee replacements. The physiotherapy sessions are tailored to help recover mobility and the physio team aims to provide early detection of any movement related problems. Through their treatment the Centre’s physios help patients and residents to regain their confidence and independence to promote an excellent quality of life through improved health and wellbeing. New for 2022 is Massage Therapy including Acupressure, Advanced Deep Tissue Massage, Seated Hot Bamboo Massage, and Manual Lymphatic Drainage all helping to escape the day-to-day stresses of life whilst you enjoy an
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“The staff meet her every need and she feels that nothing is too much trouble for them. There are doctors, nurses and physiotherapists who help her daily”
THE DETAILS Please email enquiries@ chiswicknursingcentre.co.uk or call 07568 106258. chiswicknursingcentre.co.uk
hour long session with our trained and qualified therapist. Massage Therapy is available to residents and to outpatients, so book an appointment today. *Some treatments may be subject to Covid restrictions. A sister of a resident at the Chiswick Nursing Centre has seen the impact of care first-hand, she said, “ My sister (86) was admitted to this home during the virus crisis. The staff have been so caring and compassionate! She told us the carers were so kind and that the food was wonderful. The staff meet her every need and she feels that nothing is too much trouble for them. There are doctors, nurses and physiotherapists who help her daily.” Chiswick Nursing Centre offers high quality rehabilitation, convalescence, respite & nursing care. We also offer holiday stays for carers who need a break – with maximum peace of mind – so they can take time for themselves. Respite care should be a proper break for you. Short term or long term, we can take care of your loved one so that you can rest, recuperate and re-energise, or simply catch up on your to do list. With free parking on-site, the care home is a convenient location to be treated for a range of conditions including post-surgical rehabilitation and orthopaedic and musculosketal conditions. So, whether its physiotherapy, rehabilitation or convalescence, respite care, dementia care, longterm complex nursing care or general residential care, rest assured your loved one will be in safe hands at the Chiswick Nursing Centre.
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LUXURY LIVING AT THE VALE
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home is more than just bricks and mortar. At The Vale, their collection of 30 luxury apartments available to rent, have been designed, so you can enjoy your retirement in a welcoming and vibrant community, without the worry of maintaining a property. Their contemporary apartments are beautifully crafted to the highest standards. Lightfilled open-plan living spaces, luxury kitchens and beautiful bathrooms combine style and accessibility. Expect Porcelanosa kitchens with integrated Bosch appliances, built-in storage, underfloor heating and walk-in showers. Senior living can bring a change in pace and priority. They believe that The Vale enables you to live life to the fullest, safe in the knowledge that personalised care is available if required. Their aim has always been to combine convenience, security contemporary retirement living in south London and affordability with access to a comprehensive range of hospitality. Knowing that support is available means you can embrace life with peace of mind. With the Fleming one-bedroom elegant apartment, you can have the best of both worlds with a restful, stylish, open plan living room
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complete with hi spec, fully fitted kitchen. Add to this a chic double master bedroom with its fitted wardrobe and contemporary bathroom, all for a monthly cost that needn’t break the bank. At The Vale you can have as much company and social life as you wish. The Bar & Bistro is perfect for catching up with friends. For a cosy place to read the papers or play cards, the library and lounge offer a comfortable, beautifully decorated environment. And If pampering is what you’re after, the on-site hair salon offers treatments or if you want to learn a new craft, the hobbies room is the place to go. Nestled in a peaceful location a short distance from Streatham, The Vale is more than just a new home - it’s a future filled with opportunities. Are you unsure about making the move to a retirement village? At the Vale, they offer a trial stay experience so you can gain a feel for what it’s like to be a resident and whether retirement living is right for you. Meet the friendly team and residents which form the heart of their community. Please contact them for a private appointment or they offer virtual appointments via FaceTime so you can experience The Vale virtually. * Some services may not be available on your chosen trial dates thevaleliving.co.uk Tel: 08081 696511
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Celebrating sales success at
Richmond Square
Internally, original features have been retained and high ceilings and tall windows enhance the wonderful sense of light and space in each new home. Many of the apartments provide sweeping views over the Old Deer Park, towards Kew Gardens or towards Central London whilst others have Juliet balconies overlooking the beautifully landscaped courtyard gardens at the heart of Richmond Square.
“This is a prestigious address, located within the Kew Foot Road Conservation Area of Richmond”
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he sales team at Richmond Square is celebrating the sales success of this unique development. Two new show homes were launched at the end of April and, to date, 75% of the new apartments have already been sold. This success is s hardly surprising given that Richmond Square offers a combination of a superb location, a rich sense of history, stylish, contemporary interiors and a superior specification. This is a prestigious address, located within the Kew Foot Road Conservation Area of Richmond, adjacent to the Old Deer Park. In addition to being a delightful expanse of green open space, the Old Deer Park provides sporting facilities including an outdoor gym and tennis courts – and is also home to the Mid Surrey Golf Club. Richmond Square has created 54 exquisite new homes by blending new building with existing Grade II listed buildings and Buildings of Merit, which have been carefully restored, converted and enhanced. The result is an exceptional collection of apartments and penthouses set within period buildings and behind retained Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco facades.
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From the first visit to the show homes, careful attention to detail is evident. Here, traditional craftsmanship has been juxtaposed with the latest technology. The sleek, Italian designed kitchens have been handcrafted, bathrooms and shower rooms are finished in Carrera marble and floor finishes include engineered oak and high-quality carpeting. Many of the apartments have private patios, terraces, balconies or verandas – whilst some have Juliet balconies overlooking the tranquil, landscaped, gardens at the heart of the development.
THE DETAILS Further information, photography and a show home video are available on the website at richmondsq.co.uk but these apartments need to be seen to be fully appreciated. For an appointment to view, please email sales@richmondsq.co.uk or call 0203 369 0179.
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150 YEARS AND COUNTING…
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ohn D Wood & Co. was established 150 years ago by John Daniel Wood, who opened the doors to their first office at No. 6 Mount Street, Mayfair in 1872. Over the decades the business has expanded to 28 offices, situated across London and the South of England, as well as having an international department with 3,000 affiliated partners across the world. The prime estate agent is renowned for handling sales for a client base who prefer to transact anonymously, with an average of 28% of their sale properties listed as ‘off-market’ for many confidential reasons. A recent quote from a private client summed up the company approach, and their reason for choosing John D Wood & Co. over the years in saying, “nobody keeps a secret like John D Wood & Co.”, and intends to continue offering this discreet and trusted service. This year the 150th milestone birthday has
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presented the opportunity to look at historical highlights, with records of success in the sale of impressive iconic country estate and property sales such as: Dorchester House on Park Lane in London, Donington Hall in Leicestershire, Leeds Castle in Kent and the National Sporting Club in Covent Garden. While also marking the occasion by adapting their logo to feature a typeface taken from John Daniel Wood’s signature handwriting paying homage to the heritage of its founder. Polly Ogden Duffy, Managing Director at John D Wood & Co. says, “Our values, high standards and first-class levels of service remain at the forefront of our approach. We are trusted, respected and proud to consider our clients as clients for life, and we will continue to do the business proud for the next 150 years.” If you are considering a move or want to talk to your local market expert, visit: johndwood.co.uk
“The prime estate agent is renowned for handling sales for a client base who prefer to transact anonymously, with an average of 28% of their sale properties listed as ‘off-market’”
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Could a Rooftop Development unlock your building’s potential?
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he addition of new accommodation on the roof of an existing building is known as rooftop development. Whether a single storey or multiple storeys, rooftop development takes advantage of otherwise unused space to create new homes. It is an excellent way of unlocking value in an asset which would otherwise lie dormant. It can help fund upgrade works to existing buildings, reduce costs and service charges for building residents or simply generate income from a currently untapped resource. Airspace Advisory is a specialist consultancy focused on advising freeholders and residents on how to transform existing roofs into valuable assets with minimal disruption. They provide expert independent advice that enables clients to make informed decisions on the viability and potential benefits of rooftop developments. Their recent projects have enabled building owners and residents’ associations to carry out upgrade works to their property which would have otherwise been out of the question. These upgrades have included new lifts, completely refurbished common parts, improved fire safety, better energy efficiency, new communal roof terraces and numerous other benefits which are funded by the rooftop development. In some cases, their projects have prevented telecoms masts from being installed on existing residential buildings.
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“Airspace Advisory is a specialist consultancy focused on advising freeholders and residents on how to transform existing roofs into valuable assets with minimal disruption”
Airspace Advisory advocate an off-site modular approach to construction which significantly reduces the amount of disruption caused. They believe this addresses the main concern that residents have; the inconvenience of having a project being built above them. Airspace Advisory’s Director, Tom Grey, says “We are experts in off-site construction, which we believe is the only way to successfully deliver rooftop development on existing residential buildings. This method cuts down the construction time dramatically and avoids the need for noisy on-site works and major scaffolding. There is no impact on quality; in fact, building off-site in a factory environment results in a much better end product.” Airspace Advisory is working with residents and freeholders on projects throughout central London and is working with all sorts of buildings, including listed buildings and those in need of major refurbishment. “Our mission is to deliver high quality housing whilst improving existing buildings – leaving them in a much better state than we found them. Our projects consistently achieve this, unlocking real value for building residents.” airspaceadvisory.com
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– A selection of the finest companies to help you travel in style – I M AG E : M Y WO R L D V I P
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WHAT IS A LUXURY TRAVEL CONCIERGE? We spoke to Hayley of luxury concierge company My World VIP, who explained exactly what a Luxury Travel Concierge is and how they can meet your needs.
So, what exactly is a travel concierge and why do you need one? A luxury travel concierge is a highly trained professional that helps clients plan every detail of their dream trip, incorporating personal wishes and giving exclusive access to the best experiences in luxury destinations. Taking into account the entire group and each and every individual need. Organising flights and private jets, hotels, tours and transportation, and providing expert advice on the best accommodations, restaurants and activities. Saving you hours and hours of precious time and giving you the benefit of their expert knowledge. When you need to unlock the doors of high-end hotels, restaurants and other local experiences, your Luxury Travel Concierge can make it happen. Need a vineyard just to open exclusively for you and your group? From getting you into a famous 98 JUNE 2022
“When you need to unlock the doors of high-end hotels, restaurants and other local experiences, your Luxury Travel Concierge can make it happen”
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restaurant or spa to VIP treatment at a luxury hotel, your concierge will have connections everywhere. In the age of travel search engines and online booking services, it may seem that professional travel advice is becoming less important. Travel agencies are certainly struggling, but there is still a very important role for a Luxury Travel Concierge. Luxury travel and concierge services are becoming more and more popular, as people are looking for more unique and luxurious ways to travel. A luxury travel concierge service can provide you with everything from your own personal Concierge Manager to help you plan your trip, to a private driver to take you to and from the airport, private chef services and so much more. Luxury travel concierge is a single point of contact for the planning and management of high-end travel experiences. A specialist can help you plan your entire trip, from finding the best prices and deals to arranging for private entrance into certain venues. From hotel rooms to private islands, luxury travel is all about making dreams come
true. When it comes to booking a luxury trip, the possibilities are endless. They also provide a sense of security and comfort for travellers, especially in foreign countries.
When to Use a Luxury Travel Concierge Luxury travel concierges are especially helpful for travellers who need help planning an out-of-theordinary trip. They are also helpful for travellers who have a lot of vacation time to use but don’t know where to go. Luxury travel concierges typically help only high-end clients and charge a fee for their services. The work of a luxury travel concierge will require them to have a professional working relationship with many people in the travel industry, including airlines, hotels, car services, restaurant managers and more. This position often involves a great deal of travel, which may make the position more suitable for someone who is already a world traveller. Helping clients travel around the world, removing all the stresses of travel, from familiarising with a new destination to arranging for an escorted tour of a museum or historic site. There is no doubt that luxury holidays are on the rise, with more and more people looking to escape the everyday and enjoy some truly pampering and indulgent time away. Luxury travel is all about enjoying the good life while on holiday. From opulent hotels to private jets and yachts, those who can afford to travel in style can enjoy a level of comfort and service that’s hard to beat. The limousine, private jet or yacht is no longer just a toy for the rich and famous. It’s a way to travel in style and class that’s accessible to all types of travellers which is why the job of a Luxury Travel Concierge is on the rise and growing strongly, allowing this niche area to be accessible to many more people across the globe.
My World VIP are driven by the passion for crafting memorable and luxurious experiences, an award-winning company dedicated to highend client-focused excellence. An honest passion for creating an outstanding service, giving unforgettable memories with a touch of magic… With a bi-lingual team who are experts in each destination. Honesty and integrity are at the forefront of the business, with an ethos of being authentic in everything they do, personally assisting clients with discretion and professionalism being absolute key.
Whatever you need, they can make it happen! To deliver what they promise, they have an experienced and multifaceted team that is focused on making your stay at your favourite destination magical, so you can make beautiful memories to cherish forever. They have built a strong and reliable network of trusted partners and the best suppliers handpicked carefully across the globe. My World VIP works with these local specialists to provide every client with the ultimate and seamless experience like no other. myworldvip.com
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Aerovest Private Jet Charter Freedom, Flexibility, On-Demand and Cost-Effective Private Jet Hire and Air Taxi Services
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ith the ever-increasing demand for luxury air travel, Aerovest has recently launched with its aim of enhancing your luxury travel experiences. Whether it’s a weekly business flight or booking a one-off trip of a lifetime Aerovest is helping its ever-increasing clients book on-demand private jet travel as a boutique private jet brokering company. Founded by aviators at the heart of the industry, Aerovest isn’t just another jet brokering company. We understand that even within a crowded market, as aviators we have set out to make a real difference in the industry. Aerovest isn’t just your average jet broker, with a fleet of aircraft from Twin-Engine Pistons to Very Light Jets on READER order it also aims to OFFER: SAVE meet the demands of domestic travellers requiring immediate same day cross-country travel from local airfields within the UK to domestic destinations such as Scotland, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands with its brand new Air Taxi service. With our experience in aviation and a customer focussed approach to business, we can offer our clients a unique private jet travel experience and go above and beyond to ensure that you are experiencing the height of luxury in a discreet, cost-effective and most importantly a flexible approach to private jet travel. With our investment in the latest private jet travel technology, our clients can view the approximate price of their charter on our website aerovest.co.uk before exchanging all of those important and confidential contact details for increased privacy. With 24/7 access to our company using WhatsApp, Telephone and Email platforms, and access to over 8000 jets globally on-demand, you can be sure that Aerovest can help you with all of your travel needs. We also offer an executive chauffeur service free of charge from within a 50-mile radius of your departure location. Call Aerovest today on 0333 366 0965 and quote Lifestyle for 10% off your next charter.
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Enjoy Freedom and Flexibility with Aerovest. On-Demand and Cost-Effective Private Jet Charter. USE OUR INSTANT QUOTE TOOL +44 (0)333 366 0965 | www.aerovest.co.uk
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hen it comes to luxury yachts, SuperSailYachts are offering a fully independent advice and widest range of high-quality charter yachts on the market.
LUXURY YACHT CHARTER SERVICE: With private yachts providing better access to exclusive holiday hotspots in both traditional & new emerging destinations, by visiting SuperSailYachts.com to find your own exclusive venue for a family cruising vacation or a corporate event is the best choice you can make.
SUPERSAILYACHTS.COM OFFER A RANGE OF LUXURY YACHTS: • Sailing Catamarans from 50-145ft incl. NEW Sunreef 60-100ft • Motor Yachts from 60-400ft including most Azimut & Sunseekers • Exclusive Sailing Yachts from 60-280ft including Oyster, SWAN, CNB or Perini Navi • De-luxe Gullets & Motor Sailors from 70-205ft
TRANSATLANTIC crossings on bareboat yachts and those crewed with top industry professionals. One such yacht is exclusive Oyster 125 or a Sunreef 70 with prices around £120,000 for the 4-5 weeks crossing from Canaries – St Lucia. Other specials can include LONG-TERM charters of up to 18 months and cross-country sailing.
CHARTER DEALS: CHOICE OF DESTINATIONS: Super yachts and luxury crewed boats are available in all major sailing destinations. These include: • East Mediterranean (Adriatic, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, Turkey) • West Med (Spain, Italy, France, Malta) • The Caribbean (BVIs, St Lucia, Grenadines in the East & the West (Belize, Cuba) • Indian Ocean (Seychelles, Maldives, Mauritius) • South-East Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia), • South Pacific (Tahiti, Fiji, Australia), • Antarctica and Alaska incl. scientific projects on research vessels • Northern Europe incl. Baltic Sea (Sweden & Norway) and the UK including Scotland
BEST RATES: Luxury yachts are available across all budget ranges, from around £10,000 and up to £2 million per week, always negotiated to best possible rate.
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In order to get your own private yacht charter quote please get in touch with their expert team so you can start planning your yachting getaway immediately.
THE DETAILS SuperSailYachts.com - The world of Luxury Yacht Charter Visit supersailyachts.com Or email: charter@supersailyachts.com Tel: : +44 (0) 121 285 8010 Mobile: +44 (0) 779 205 2007
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FLY ANYWHERE WORLDWIDE
Private Jets for Business: A private jet will always be the most comfortable and efficient way for business leaders to fly. No other form of transport can offer the same levels of time-saving convenience and flexibility. Allowing you to commit with confidence to a strict schedule, across multiple cities, or regions in a single day. Never miss out on an opportunity due to poor commercial flight availability or schedule disruption again.
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ounded in 2005 by two experienced aircraft charter brokers Rod Glassford and Steven Jack, with offices in London and Madrid, Oxygen Aviation is one of the most discreet and internationally respected charter companies in the UK. Built on the ethos of providing clients with the finest private aircraft, personal account management, independent impartial advice, and industry leading levels of customer service 24/7. Rod and Steven first met in the late 1990’s and became friends whilst developing emerging markets in the industry. Their reputation for providing high quality service, impeccable aircraft knowledge, and quite simply being friendly approachable guys spread fast, which resulted in the opportunity to form their own company. Fast forward to 2022, and Oxygen has firmly established itself within the private aviation market. With thousands of flights completed worldwide in all types and sizes of aircraft, and preferred supplier status to investment banks, oil and gas companies and many private family offices secured. Many of the clients who were with Oxygen from the very beginning are still regularly flying with them.
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Private Jets for Leisure: Hiring a jet for leisure is all about comfort, privacy, and safety, for you, your family, and friends. Especially post COVID-19, many families are seeking the reassurance of having their own dedicated, thoroughly disinfected flight cabin. Eliminate the stresses and struggles of queuing at immigration, baggage reclaims and finding your onward transfer, by departing from / arriving to your own dedicated private terminal. Oxygen has access to every size of aircraft anywhere in the world. Whether you’re flying for sun, skiing in the alps, or taking a short city break, our team will always ensure your expectations are met, and then beaten. www.oxygen.aero
“Post COVID-19, many families are seeking the reassurance your own dedicated, thoroughly disinfected, flight cabin can offer”
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TRAVEL – Heading out of London to explore the rest of the world – I M A G E : F I R S T C L A S S H O L I D AY S
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Experience British Columbia with First Class Holidays C anada’s westernmost province, British Columbia reminds you that you belong in the wild. Get back to nature and experience the raw power of British Columbia’s towering mountains such as the Kootenay Rockies, the lush rainforests of Stanley Park and rugged coastlines in Whistler and Mackenzie. If you are looking for ‘Big Mountain’ landscapes, enjoy the vibrant colours and glacial-fed lakes of Wells Gray and Mount Robson National Parks, listen to the crashing of
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waterfalls and gaze in awe at the sheer size of the surrounding mountains. Climb a mountain peak by foot or take on an adventure on a mountain biking trail through the Rockies. British Columbia’s mountains deliver a unique and rich experience for every type of traveller. Did you know that British Columbia is home to a quarter of the world’s remaining temperate rainforest? Here you can find bears and bald eagles that shelter amongst the trees in Haida Gwaii and Stanley Park, spend some time hiking through the rainforest with Indigenous guides or relax at a luxury ecolodge on a remote ocean inlet after a wildlife viewing expedition. From bighorn sheep, mountain goats, and marmots, in the forests you will find populations of grizzlies and black bears, who migrate to rivers to feed on salmon in late spring. The Great Bear Rainforest is also home to the Kermode (Spirit) bear, a rare black bear with a white coat, while British Columbia’s glacial valleys are home to herds of caribou, wolves, and moose. Whilst exploring the west coast, make sure to explore ancient coastal villages of Indigenous people who maintain deep connections to the lands, waters, and supernatural realms of their unique Territories.
THE DETAILS Experience the British Columbia Effect and find yourself, in every sense of the word – fly direct from London to Vancouver with Air Canada in under 10 hours. Contact award-winning First Class Holidays to book your British Columbian adventure on 0161 888 5632 or email enquiries@fcholidays.com today.
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Cruising in Style
Take a look at the most exciting new cruise ships due to set sail this year
immersive dining experiences are themed around Frozen and the Marvel Universe, with a lounge transporting guests to a Star Wars galaxy. For the best views, book the two-story suite housed in one of the vessel’s red funnels. • How? A three-night Bahamian cruise costs from £715 per person. Various departures. Flights extra. Visit disneycruise.disney.go.com
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xciting new features and activities might mean you’ll never want to disembark. The smell of sea air, the gentle rocking of waves and the promise of new horizons have lured so many of us into taking a cruise holiday. From boutique river vessels to vast floating cities, the cruise industry offers travellers a range of options for exploring by water – and every year there are new innovations to discover. Catching up for time lost during the pandemic, river and ocean cruise companies will be launching a whole host of new vessels this year. Expect pioneering spa services, pulse-racing activities and a greener approach to travelling. Here are a few of the key launches to look out for this year…
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Disney Wish • Maiden voyage: July 14 • How many passengers: 4,000 • Where? Three and four-night itineraries to Nassau, Bahamas, and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. Departs from Port Canaveral, Florida – around an hour from Walt Disney World Resort. • What makes it so special? Disney’s latest seafaring attraction promises to revive the magic and nostalgia of age-old ocean liners. Onboard,
• Maiden voyage: April 3 • Number of passengers: 176 • Where? The Rhine and Moselle rivers • What makes it so special? This is the first new build from a young European river cruise company, launched in 2018. All trips are truly all-inclusive – meaning drinks, minibar and tips are covered by the package price. Reflecting a general shift towards more sustainable sailing, the ship will be powered by hybrid technology, and will use sulphur-free GTL fuel to reduce CO2 emissions. • How? A seven-night Picturesque Rhine trip costs from £1,350 per person, departing May 8. Flights extra. Visit viva-cruises.com
Valiant Lady • Maiden voyage: March 18 • Number of passengers: 2,770 • Where? The Canary Islands, Portugal, Spain and Miami.
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• What makes it so special? This is the second ship from Virgin Voyages, hot on the heels of Scarlet Lady. A disrupter on the cruise scene, the company offers longer port stays, no set dining times and even the possibility to order late-night ShipEats deliveries to your cabin. Indulgent spa treatments and keep fit programmes are also available. In a bid to clean up the cruise industry’s act, Virgin Voyages has partnered with Climeon, a Sweden-based technology company, to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions by converting engine waste heat into clean electricity. • How? A three-night Long Weekender in Zeebrugge costs from £930 per cabin (two sharing), departing April 1. Flights extra. Visit virginvoyages.com
Silver Dawn • Maiden voyage: April 1 • Number of passengers: 596 • Where: Mediterranean and Caribbean • What makes it so special? The tenth ship in Silversea’s fleet will debut an innovative new Otium wellness programme, built on the principle that living well and being well are not mutually exclusive. The fully customised experience might start with a butler helping to select a fragrance, followed by a journey through thermal elements and treatments, with canapes and cocktails in between. A pillow menu and mists will ensure the perfect night’s sleep. • How? A seven-day trip from Lisbon to Barcelona costs from £3,747 per person, including flights. Departs April 1. Visit silversea.com
“The largest ship in the world will feature an interactive outdoor play area, the tallest slide at sea, a surf simulator, rock climbing walls and a Central Park neighbourhood”
Wonder of the Seas • Maiden voyage: March 4 • Number of passengers: 6,988 • Where: Caribbean and Mediterranean • What makes it so special? The largest ship in the world will feature an interactive outdoor play
Opposite page, clockwise from top: VIVA One; A keep fit class on Virgin Voyage’s Valiant Lady; A couple toasting sunset at sea This page, Clockwise from top: Disney Wish; Europa Promenade on the MSC World Europa; Spa rituals on Silversea’s Silver Dawn; Wonder Of The Seas
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area, the tallest slide at sea, a surf simulator, rock climbing walls and a Central Park neighbourhood lined with more than 20,000 real plants. Live entertainment will include performances in an AquaTheater and on an ice skating rink. How: A three-night Western Mediterranean Cruise costs from £935 per person in a suite, departing October 27. Flights extra. Visit royalcaribbean.com
MSC World Europa • Maiden voyage: December • Number of passengers: 6,774 • Where? UAE and Mediterranean • What makes it so special? The big talking point of this vessel is a giant dry slide running through 11 decks. A 104-metre-long promenade for evening strolls and ocean views is another standout design feature. In terms of entertainment, activities have been divided into distinct districts for different age groups. Another innovation is the ship’s environmental credentials: a new generation wastewater treatment system and energy-efficient engines are part of the company’s goal to have zero emissions. How? A seven-night trip to the UAE costs from £1,199 per person, departing January 7, 2023. Flights extra. Visit msccruises.co.uk
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LIGHT UP YOUR WORLD with Aurora Zone
lanet Earth is full of natural wonders and catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights is one of those magical experiences that will stay with you forever. Ancient cultures viewed the Northern Lights as signs from a goddess or a fallen warrior, foxes, and lingering spirits of the dead. Modern science has classified them as an interaction of electronically charged particles in our atmosphere. With the 2022 season predicted to be an unprecedented year for solar activity, there has never been a better time to tick the Northern Lights off your bucket list.
Iceland Iceland is an island resting on the meeting point of two tectonic plates: a fusion which also extends to its culture. Glaciers exist side by side with volcanoes. Ancient glacier ice melts with cuttingedge hydroelectric power stations. Marry your exploration of Europe’s last wild frontier with luxurious spa experiences in thermal blue lagoons and the new sky lagoon, with extended views over the Atlantic Ocean.
Finland If mentions of Lapland bring to mind package holidays for small children seeking a jolly gentleman in a red suit, The Aurora Zone’s
holidays to Finnish Lapland are a lot more adult. With adventurous sports like snowmobiling and skiing, husky safaris or reindeer sledding with a sauna to warm you back up again at the hotel.
Sweden Herding reindeer, driving a pack of huskies across a frozen lake, or snowmobiling across snow, or cooking a meal of foraged food in the wild with our guides. If you’re craving some adventure with your winter break, Swedish Lapland is much more than a long weekend and we’re sure a night in a treehouse will thrill guests of all ages.
Norway See it all in Norway on one of our Northern Lights trips, combine exciting excursions with the luxury of a Radisson Blu Hotel and have plenty of time to take in the sights. Watch the Northern Lights mirrored in the flat calm waters on an evening cruise excursion or venture out to the isle of Sommarøy and walk on the white beaches. Northern Norway is a land of towering mountains, fathomless fjords, and remote locations, perfect for viewing the night sky without light pollution. For more information visit theaurorazone.com 118 JUNE 2022
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Serbia’s second city has been designated a European Capital of Culture for 2022. There couldn’t be a better fit, says Sarah Marshall.
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NOVI SAD: Europe’s most surprising city break
itself on the frontline between east and west. It was even conceived as a defensive city; built on top of a former monastery, the Petrovaradin Fortress protected the Austro-Hungarian empire from Ottoman attack. It was flattened in the world wars and bombed during the 1999 NATO campaign at the height of the Balkan crisis and fragmentation of Yugoslavia, but each time, Novi Sad has risen like a phoenix from the ashes. Walking through the tiny city, which can easily be explored in a weekend, I stumble into upbeat bars and lively cafes tucked into shadowy passageways. Decaying spaces have been reinvigorated with new life: a former silk factory has been converted into a cultural centre, while artist workshops occupy the grounds of the demilitarised fortress. Although Serbia’s government has taken a controversially silent stance on the war in Ukraine, in Novi Sad, the younger generation is
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focussed on building bridges – both physically and metaphorically. Immortalised by a gallery of posters along the banks of the Danube River, structures past and present have always been cherished as links to an outside world. Every July, electronic music festival Exit is held in the Petrovaradin Fortress, uniting cultures regardless of political borders. Early one morning, when I climb to the ramparts – one of the only hills in the pancake-flat city – everyone is still sleeping. From my viewpoint, I scan a skyline shared by onion-domed orthodox churches, cathedral spires and a synagogue – testimony to the tolerance shared by Novi Sad’s citizens. Recent events may have stirred difficult memories from the past, but they are also a reminder of paths to be followed in the future. The European Capital of Culture programme is often derided for being highfalutin and low performing. But this time round, a tiny but strategic Eastern European city has a lot to talk about. Here are some of the places not to miss on a weekend break… Explore the subterranean tunnels of the Petrovaradin Fortress More people died in the 88-year building of this 17th century complex than did in battle; its formidable design meant it was only attacked on one occasion. It’s free to explore the ramparts, but touring the 16km of corridors weaving below the
HOW TO PLAN YOUR TRIP Wizz Air (wizzair.com) operate flights from Luton London airport to Belgrade from £37 one way. Flights leave at unsociable hours so be prepared to book an airport hotel. The Ibis London Luton Airport (all.accor.com) has rooms from £43 per night. A taxi from Belgrade to Novi Sad costs around £50 each way and takes an hour; a 90-minute bus costs £7 each way. For details of the Capital of Culture events, visit novisad2022. rs/en/what-is-ecoc
city requires a guide (only 1km is accessible to the public). Tours in English require a minimum of 10 tickets (although at £2 each, it’s possible to pay the lot yourself). Visit the City Museum, part of the fortress, for information on timings. Wine and dine at Project 72 As a proud city of migrants, Novi Sad’s cuisine is a blend of multiple cultures. Typical dishes from Vojvodina (the local region) include poppy seeds on pasta or dumplings, and red pepper tapenade ajvar. Try the latter as an ice cream at innovative restaurant Project 72 (Kosovska 15). A two-course meal with excellent wines from nearby Fruska Gora costs around £25. Squeeze into bohemian bar Graffiti A tumultuous past has taught Novi Sad-ers to live for the moment, making this one of the most fun places to party in Europe. Bars are small, hidden and always packed – and smoking is still legal indoors, so be prepared for an even more cloudy, clandestine experience. There are no distinct cool districts – people stroll from one bar to the next – but Graffiti (Kosovska 21A) is worth seeking out. Listen to jazz while admiring the quirky décor, including a glass cabinet of butterflies and a pair of stag antlers above the bar. Stay in the thick of the action Opened in February this year, Corso Rooms is both brilliantly located and excellent value. Bright and modern with Ikea-style furnishings, rooms cost from around £38 per night, with breakfast served in the bar downstairs. Friendly manager Andrijana can share tips on the city. Available through booking.com.
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Introducing Maven Collection An exclusive curation of Ibiza and Mallorca’s most unique and luxury villas
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aven Collection represents a carefully curated selection of the best luxury properties to rent across the Balearic Islands. Whether you’re looking for a barefoot luxury finca surrounded by olive groves or a hedonistic, architecturally designed villa, Maven Collection has a stunning selection to suit your brief. All villas are serviced and you’ll be looked after by local teams who live in the Balearics all year round. Born in Ibiza, Maven Collection was founded by Emma Thomson and Marcia Lee, who have been discovering and sourcing the most hidden and sought-after villas on the islands for over a decade. Many of the privately owned properties are only available to rent through Maven Collection making them the ‘Balearics go-to’ for high end, exclusive stays. As a guest of Maven Collection you’ll also benefit from their insider knowledge and contacts. Coordinating the best private chef or yoga practitioner is all in a day’s work for the team, as well as preparing an itinerary of the best restaurants and new openings or creating more bespoke experiences such as a moonlit sound meditation, pony trek or sunset kayak..
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With an unparalleled focus on curation, alongside a well-honed awareness of what makes an outstanding holiday home, Maven Collection ensures that their ever-evolving portfolio is unrivalled. You will experience an ultra-personalised and boutique service, from the moment you book, to the time you arrive home, providing you with that ‘in the know’ knowledge that you won’t find with online booking platforms. Maven Collection’s bespoke knowledge and access to Ibiza’s most exclusive villas hasn’t gone unnoticed by some of the largest names in the luxury travel industry. Earlier this year, leading luxury travel and boutique brand, Mr & Mrs Smith appointed Maven Collection their exclusive partner for all of their Balearic island rentals. For more information visit mavencollection.com
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T LUXURY LODGE HOLIDAYS IN THE DERBYSHIRE PEAK DISTRICT
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here is no better place than the Derbyshire Peak District to enjoy a short break or a family holiday. The Peak District is ideally located in the Heart of England and is bursting with majestic landscapes, stunning views, stately homes and unique family attractions. Award winning Landal Darwin Forest is situated between Matlock and Bakewell and combines luxury self-catering lodges with fantastic onsite facilities. Whether you want peace and tranquillity on a romantic break, action packed adventures or fantastic local attractions for entertaining friends and family, our lodges provide the perfect base from which to explore. The luxury lodges at Landal Darwin Forest are nestled within a 47 acre woodland paradise. The parks 135 lodges are sympathetically interwoven into the forest, which enables you to get back to nature and enjoy the picturesque environment. We have created a holiday park where children can explore, and young and old will feel carefree and relaxed. There are several types of accommodation options to choose from which will keep the whole family happy. Most popular are our spa lodges that include a private hot tub on the veranda and really enable you to appreciate the serenity of our forest setting. We also have a number of pet friendly lodges. At Landal Darwin Forest we have created the perfect setting for you to relax, enjoy your holiday and leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life far behind. Landal Darwin Forest is the perfect destination to enjoy a family holiday. Our fantastic onsite facilities include Evolution Health & Fitness, which has a swimming pool, spa, gym and beauty rooms. For the younger members of your family, Little Monkeys indoor play centre will provide hours of fun and entertainment. The Activity Den is perfect for older children with pool tables and a games room to keep them entertained. We also offer a range of fun activities onsite that are suitable for children and adults. Let our qualified instructors train you in the art of archery or the skills of fencing. The more adventurous could experience the thrills of bodyzorbing, waterwalkerz or snorkelling! For all the family to enjoy, we have a tennis court, mini golf and an abundance of footpaths and cycling trails. If you want to give yourself a break from cooking you can enjoy a coffee and lite bite at the Explorers cafe or you can visit the Foresters bar and restaurant which has an extensive menu serving fresh, locally sourced produce. Many families enjoy celebrating Christmas or New Year at the park, or gathering the family together for a birthday or anniversary. No matter what the time of year, we are confident your friends and family will have a fantastic break. darwinforest.co.uk
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Discover Mallorca, Ibiza and the French Riviera with the perfect luxury villa escape from Purple Summer
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fter the extraordinary last two years, travel is once again easy and stressfree, and what better way to celebrate than with a luxurious poolside escape? Purple Summer offers exclusive villas providing the perfect space for you to enjoy quality time with loved ones, while your chef prepares magnificent meals tailored to your preferences, and your team of dedicated and professional staff help to guarantee that your trip is unforgettable. Purple Summer’s dreamy collection of villas is ideal for escaping the drizzle back home. It features properties in prime locations in the desirable French Riviera and breathtaking Mallorca, and new for 2022, a beautiful retreat in Ibiza and a stunning 14th century former vicarage in central St Tropez. Each villa is uniquely decorated with traditional French and Spanish accents and surrounded by beautiful terraces and mature gardens, so you can entertain friends and family with some al fresco dining or take a dip to cool off in your own swimming pool. Little ones will love the well-stocked playrooms where they will be superbly looked after by one of Purple Summer’s professional nannies. Other private facilities available include jacuzzis, hammams and tennis courts, all against a backdrop of swaying palms or
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the glistening sea; one villa is even located in its own private valley. These villas are the perfect base from which to explore the local areas, including world class beaches, rugged hillside, and the cobbled streets of picturesque little market towns. Watersports, hiking and cycling opportunities abound. Yet the real treat is returning to the villa each day, to sublime cuisine, champagne on ice, and impeccable service. The passionate and experienced staff are always ready at hand to make your stay as seamless and enjoyable as possible; whether they are organising your boat trip or beach club reservation, providing you with private chauffeured transport, or handing you a glass of rosé as you step into the villa, their service is unparalleled and make your Purple Summer holiday truly special.
THE DETAILS purplesummer.com +44 (0)1885 488799
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40 Winks with
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ride of Britain Hotels understand that few things in life are more important than a good night’s sleep, and so to celebrate their 40th birthday, they are announcing the launch of 40 Sleep Specials from their hotels across the British Isles, available this autumn (from 1st September to 30th November 2022). Rest and relaxation are essential to your wellness routine, and Pride of Britain Hotels want to celebrate their 40th birthday by inspiring you with the most restorative 40 winks you have ever experienced. With 40 brand new and exclusive, truly serene sleep packages, they want to take you on a rejuvenation journey. Whatever relaxation means to you – whether it’s an afternoon nap by the fireside in a cosy Scottish lodge, a tranquil and sleep-inducing spa treatment, a morning in nature to reset your circadian rhythm, or a blissful night’s sleep on 1000-thread count Egyptian cotton sheets – the 40 Winks Sleep Specials have got you covered.
CHOOSE FROM SUCH REJUVENATING ESCAPES AS: Restful Night’s Sleep Spa Break in Suffolk Indulge in a blissful spa day, with a deeply relaxing lavender dry floatation experience to encourage complete tranquillity, a healthy lunch and restful herbal tea infused with chamomile, lavender and sage botanicals. After a delicious dinner, a restful night’s sleep beckons, assisted by a treasured night’s gift set in your room delivering calming aromas via a heavenly pillow mist, restful night cream and essential oils. A Restful Night’s Sleep Spa Break is available at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa. 130 JUNE 2022
Sleepy Sundays in the Lake District Imagine a lakeside retreat where you’ll be nurtured by nature on a guided mindfulness experience before a relaxing frankincense, lavender and patchouli massage. Following a herbal infusion tea and seasonal dinner, your Pillow Package, complete with a eucalyptus silk eye mask and calming mist, will ensure the land of nod isn’t far away. Wake up refreshed the next day and for a Pilates class, refreshing swim or soak in the hot tub. The choice is yours. Sleepy Sundays is available at Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa. Indulgence Retreat in Yorkshire Surrounded by beautiful countryside where wild deer roam freely, unwind with a forest therapy spa treatment, glass of Champagne and a candlelit dinner. Your four-poster bed with Egyptian cotton sheets and duck-feather and down pillows awaits. A mindfulness experience combining yoga, creativity and relaxation will rejuvenate you in the morning. The Indulgence Retreat is available at Middlethorpe Hall & Spa. Plus many more. With 40 Sleep Specials to choose from, your serene sleep journey with Pride of Britain Hotels awaits. Visit prideofbritainhotels.com to book your autumn Sleep Special now.
“Indulge in a blissful spa day, with a deeply relaxing lavender dry floatation experience to encourage complete tranquillity”
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Julia Hacker is a contemporary landscape artist who paints large-scale acrylic floral paintings . She is based in Toronto, Canada. Using lyrical brushstrokes and colour, the artist seeks an emotional response that the imagery triggers through reinterpretation. Visit www.artjuliahacker.com and follow @artjuliah on Instagram.
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YANG ZHENG (CECILIA) An emerging Chinese artist, living in London.
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espite a lifelong passion for creative pursuits, life took her down a different path. She attained two degrees in science in the UK and further training at Stanford Business School in the US, Yang worked in the financial industry for more than a decade. After years of soul searching and exploration, she embarked on a spiritual journey, qualified as reiki healer and meditation teacher, and realised her true life purpose to offer the world light, beauty, love, and harmony by creating different forms of art, raising consciousness levels, and empowering and inspiring others. In 2017, Yang reconnected with her lifelong passion and began her creative practice after training at the University
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of Arts in London. She believed the Buddha’s quote ”just as a snake sheds its skin, we must shed our past over and over again.” She founded The Soul Creation to showcase her art, and collaborate with creative and inspirational individuals to share their life stories, and their creative process. Yang is launching her debut exhibition – Transformation at Old Brompton Gallery (The Healing Lab) on the 23rd of June until the 28th of June. The exhibition includes selected works inspired by the codes of perception uncovered during solo travels in Mexico, where she underwent intense shamanic training in the remote desert. Inspired by her travels, using oil and acrylic and a colour palette that is vibrant and harmonic, Yang presents spiritual learning and ancient wisdom into her work, sharing the knowledge with the viewer. The bridge between the outer objective world and the higher realm established during the creation process brings thoughts, intuition, and healing together as one, manifesting new prospects into life. The energy from the art transmutes into healing, beauty, positivity, and hope. Transformation is an exploration of humanity and spirituality. A journey into the soul.
THE DETAILS If you would like to be invited to the VIP private viewing evening on the 22nd of June please Email: cecilia@zhenguk.com Social media: @yangthesoulcreation Website: thesoulcreation.com
Chipstead Lake, Kent, oil on panel, framed 54w X 44d cms £700.
Chipstead Sailing Club, Kent, oil on panel, framed 54w X 44d cms £600
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Chipsted, Kent, oil on panel, framed 54w X 44d cms £500
For more paintings visit: tonyfandino.com I will display and attend the Parallax Art Fair, Kensington Town Hall, London 2-3 July 2022
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Turner Prize shortlist features Fourth Plinth whipped cream sculpture By Ellie Iorizzo
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he artist who installed the “transformative” Fourth Plinth sculpture in London’s Trafalgar Square has been shortlisted for this year’s Turner Prize. Heather Phillipson’s The End features a whirl of whipped cream topped with a cherry, a drone and a fly. The British artist, 43, was also nominated for her solo immersive exhibition at Tate Britain titled Rupture No 1: Blowtorching The Bitten Peach, which the jury described as “overwhelming” following lockdown. The four-strong shortlist features Sin Wai Kin, 31, nominated for their ability to bring fantasy to life through storytelling, drawing on their own experience of existing between binary categories. In their film, A Dream Of Wholeness In Parts, in which traditional Chinese philosophy and dramaturgy intersects with contemporary drag, Sin play’s three hybrid characters. Also in the running is Ingrid Pollard, whose nominated exhibition Carbon Slowly Turning questions our relationship with the natural world. The 69-year-old was commended for uncovering stories and histories hidden in plain sight in her work over the decades, particularly focusing on race and the concept of other.
“The four-strong shortlist features Sin Wai Kin, 31, nominated for their ability to bring fantasy to life through storytelling” The final shortlisted artist is Veronica Ryan, praised for her new body of work Along A Spectrum which explores perception, history and personal narratives, as well as the psychological impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Fruit, seeds, plants and vegetables are recurring sculptural objects in her installations, representing displacement, fragmentation and alienation. Ryan, 66, was also praised for her Hackney Windrush Art Commission in London, with the jury struck by the sensuality and tactility of her sculptures. Alex Farquharson, director of Tate Britain and 136 JUNE 2022
co-chair of the Turner Prize jury, said: “Art has provided much-needed enjoyment and escape over the past year but it has also helped to reconnect us with each other and the world around us, as the practices of the four shortlisted artists variously exemplify.” Helen Legg, director of Tate Liverpool and cochair of the Turner Prize jury, said: “The jury has travelled the length and breadth of the country, taking advantage of the easing of lockdown to enjoy the explosion of creativity that has emerged from the pandemic. “The result is a diverse group of artists, each with a singular vision, who impressed the judges with the intensity of their presentations, while also dealing with important issues facing our society today.” This year marks the Turner Prize’s return to Liverpool for the first time in 15 years. The winner will be announced at a ceremony in December and an exhibition of all the shortlisted artists work will be held at the Tate Liverpool from October 20 2022 to March 19 2023. The Turner Prize is one of the world’s bestknown prizes for the visual arts. Established in 1984, the prize is named after the radical British painter JMW Turner and the winner is awarded £25,000, with £10,000 going to each of the others shortlisted.
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‘Twinkle in Queen’s eye’ captured in rediscovered portrait to mark Jubilee
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new portrait of the Queen which captures the monarch off-guard and smiling with a “quizzical expression” has been unveiled to mark her Platinum Jubilee. The relaxed test shot by Rob Munday was taken in 2004 during a photographic session to create the first officially commissioned 3D hologram of the Queen. Munday’s new image – which he has titled Platinum Queen: Felicity – remained unnoticed in his archives for almost 19 years, before he rediscovered it last summer. The composition sees the Queen reacting to an unscripted and amusing comment made by her close confidante and senior dresser Angela Kelly, as Ms Kelly rearranged her clothing prior to the holographic shoot at Buckingham Palace. Munday said: “The Queen’s daily life is so full of responsibility and duty that it was wonderful to see this fleeting moment of relaxation and pleasure. “It is an uplifting portrait, so different from many of the more sombre portraits commissioned in recent years and a befitting celebration for her Platinum Jubilee.” The portrait was described as capturing “the twinkle in the Queen’s eye” and an “almost quizzical expression” demonstrating “the deep bond and trust” between the monarch and Ms Kelly, with the piece dedicated to their 20 years of friendship. The original holographic portrait of the Queen, titled Equanimity, by artist Chris Levine 138 JUNE 2022
and holographer Munday, was previously voted visitors’ favourite portrait at the National Portrait Gallery in London. Two sittings took place and to create a threedimensional portrait, more than 10,000 images were made. It was commissioned by the Jersey Heritage Trust to celebrate 800 years of the island’s loyalty to the Crown. In 2012, it appeared on a Jersey £100 banknote and featured on the front cover of Time Magazine’s Diamond Jubilee issue. In it, the Queen wears a white ermine cape, a string of pearls and the famous Diamond Diadem. Platinum Queen – Felicity was shot using a Dalsa machine vision camera, at the time the fastest and highest-resolution video camera in the world, able to capture 30 frames per second. Ms Kelly, who is also the Queen’s personal adviser, has, with the monarch’s agreement, written a book about her service. She shared details of how the Queen shut herself in her sitting room and spent time “alone with her own thoughts” after the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral. She also revealed how she became the Queen’s hairdresser while in lockdown as part of HMS Bubble, the nickname given to the reduced household of dedicated royal staff. The image was unveiled at the Dorchester Collection’s 45 Park Lane in London at the launch of Munday’s new exhibition of light sculptures, Presence.
“It is an uplifting portrait, so different from many of the more sombre portraits commissioned in recent years and a befitting celebration for her Platinum Jubilee”
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The Secret Life of Trees
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lack Box Projects is proud to present The Secret Life of Trees, Adriene Hughes’ first solo exhibition in the United Kingdom. The multi-media artist’s practice focuses on grand landscapes and the effects of the changing climate on the environment using infrared technology, photography, and the inclusion of textile and embroidery. Hughes’ intricately embroidered interventions envision what the biochemical and electrical signals between trees and plant-life could look like if they were visible to the human eye. The Secret Life of Trees began as a series of photographs in 2017 taken during a forest fire in Washington State with the use of an infrared camera. The colours are an anomaly: they are the product of infrared light bending through smoke, combined with a chemical reaction in the leaves that registered a forest in the throes of distress. Through a phenomenon known as the mycorrhizal network, the communities of trees and plants communicate through a complex fungal system. The intervention of embroidery envisions what these biochemical and electrical signals would look like if they were able to be seen by the human eye. The process of making and spending time in and with the landscape has been a healing
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experience for Hughes, whose practice has been profoundly shaped by her survival of cancer. Since then, her artistic process has evolved towards a singular obsession of the photographic landscape. Environments that are struggling to survive, from the icebergs in the Arctic to the desert of California, have particularly resonated with the artist. Simply being in the presence of the land, the mountains and the trees of these sacred and endangered places has allowed for an intense primal connection to nature. The resulting works – all unique pieces - are both a witness to a changing environment and a celebration of the landscape, captured in an unexpected spectrum of colours and altered by the artist’s own hand with needle and thread. The Secret Life of Trees is on exhibition with Black Box Projects from June 22 through July 3 in their South Kensington based gallery. All works exhibited are available for sale and prices range from £ 1,000 - £ 5,000 for unique works.
Clockwise from top left: Adriene Hughes, The Secret Life of Trees IV, #1, 2021, Archival Pigment Print on Cotton Rag with Cotton Floss Embroidery, 20.3 x 30.5 cm, Unique; Adriene Hughes, The Secret Life of Trees I, #3, 2020, Archival pigment print on cotton rag with cotton floss embroidery, 12.7 x 17.8 cm, Unique; Adriene Hughes, The Secret Life of Trees IV, #2, 2021, Archival Pigment Print on Cotton Rag with Cotton Floss Embroidery, 20.3 x 30.5 cm, Unique.; Adriene Hughes, The Secret Life of Trees II, #001, 2021, Archival Pigment Print on Cotton Rag with Wool Felt, 30.5 x 45.7 cm, Unique; Adriene Hughes, The Secret Life of Trees I, #9, 2019, Archival Pigment Print on Cotton Rag with Cotton Floss Embroidery, 33 x 50.8 cm, Unique. All above works* are unique and offered for sale. (*except the artist studio still life) Credit and copyright: © Adriene Hughes, courtesy of Black Box Projects
THE DETAILS Black Box Projects, 4 Cromwell Place, London SW7 2JE Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 6pm; Sunday, 10 am – 4pm Instagram: @blackboxprojects @adriene_hughes Twitter: @bbp_art Facebook: @blackboxprojects
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ADRIENE HUGHES
THE SECRET LIFE OF TREES 22 June - 3 July 2022
Black Box Projects is delighted to present the first U.K. solo exhibition of American visual artist Adriene Hughes. Combining infared technology, photography and textile, the artist explores grand landscapes with intricate embroidery in her unique mixed-media compositions.
Opening times 10am – 6pm Tuesday – Friday 11am – 4pm Saturday and Sunday 4 Cromwell Place South Kensington London SW7 2JE
Admission free
BLACK BOX PROJECTS t: +44 7534 449706 e: info@blackboxprojects.art www.blackboxprojects.art Opposite: Detail of The Secret Life of Trees I, #5, 2019, Pigment on cotton rag with cotton floss, Unique.
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Contemporary & Fine Art Biennale Basel D irector of PAKS Gallery Heinz Playner curated gallery and museum exhibitions, but also many biennials such as Art Biennale in Cannes parallel to the Cannes Film Festival and Art Biennale in Basel during the Art Basel period, wrote several books about the art market and discovered many outstanding international artists. With the Contemporary & Fine Art Biennale Basel (June 17-19, 2022), the MAMAG Modern Art Museum is showing in cooperation with PAKS Gallery selected artists to the large audience during the time of the Art Basel. The Contemporary & Fine Art Biennale Basel include sculptures, paintings, drawings, digital art, photography by 21st century artists such artist as Tanja Playner, Monica Jimeno, Armen Sarvazyan, Rebeccah K. Klodt, Almas Kabani, Mehmet Güldiz, Maisoon Al Saleh, Young-Sik Lee, Brenda R. Fernandez, Simon Abt, Max Werner, MONA Ballesteros, Dieneke Tiekstra, Safranda Mammadova, Stephen Najda and other artists. With over 2 million impressions for her posts, pop art artist Tanja Playner not only creates an exceptional presence in social media, but alongside Banksy she is one of the few living artists who have shown their art at the Musee du Louvre Paris and during the La Biennale in Venezia 2019 were present with their performance. The grandson of Ferdinand Porsche - Ernst Piech was also impressed by her works of art and dedicated a solo exhibition to her. Also Ornella Muti has artwork of Tanja
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Playner in her own. Tanja Playner experimenting with body plasticity, space and the human sense of self in relation to objects and space. In combination with her already developed style, the artworks often show controversial depictions of the human body to reality. In contrast to the artist Georg Baselitz, who mainly turns the human body upside down, Tanja Playner places the human body perpendicular to objects. Split upper bodies and lower bodies can often be seen on the artworks, placed perpendicularly, parallel or transversely to one another. A remarkable artist is also Monica Jimeno from Spain. In her Serie of the works “My Trip from Impressionism to Modernism“ artist deals intensively with the art of Matisse, Mondrian, Gerhard Richter, Gustav Klimt and other artists. The work of art “Mondrian” will be shown at the Biennale in Basel. Many celebrities like footballer Alvaro Negredo and actor Sebastian Rulli have portraits painted by Monica Jimeno. contemporaryartbiennalebasel.com
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Charlotte Anna Reed is the original happy artist! Her feel-good floral pieces are created with so much paint & passion from her beautiful studio in Salisbury. www.charlotteannareed.bigcartel.com Follow her art journey on Instagram too: @charlotteannareed
DANIEL MCKINLEY An Empty Room Oil on Canvas 122 x 132cm I chose art as a means to escape. To explore the unknown Close your eyes and imagine Open your mind and visualize what is possible visualvoicesintl.com/ daniel-mckinley
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lisabeth Hobden sells her paintings to raise money for Dwelling Places, a wonderful charity which supports street-connected children and slum families in Kampala, Uganda. Hearing about the amazing work done by this NGO gave her the motivation (and the permission!) to spend more time applying paint to canvas. Her early career was as a classical singer, but once her children had flown the nest she was increasingly drawn to painting as the outward expression of her creativity, the solidity of paint contrasting dramatically with the elusive nature of sound. This ‘new’ direction has proved to be an exciting journey and the variety of Elisabeth’s work demonstrates her fascination with process and materials – so many ways of applying paint in so many different colour combinations to so many different materials and with so many amazing results!
To relieve those groundhog days of lockdown Elisabeth decided to explore both fluid art and botanical cyanotypes and her experiments culminated in a successful and colourful solo show entitled, ‘Out of my Hands’. Not one of the hundred and twenty pictures had ever been near a brush! Fluid paintings are colourful and dramatic, the poured paint flowing across the canvas with a mind of its own, full of energy and excitement and with deliciously unexpected results. Whilst the artist chooses the colours and size of canvas and decides whether to tilt, swipe, spin, comb or blow the paint, once the pouring process is set in motion there is very little control over the outcome – hence the title of the collection, ‘Out of my Hands’. The same is true of the classic indigo 146 JUNE 2022
cyanotypes where light sensitive chemicals react to sunlight and produce elegant, often intricate images from simple plant material with little intervention from the artist. The experimental wet cyanotype process, where chemical-coated paper is sprayed with water or vinegar (or even covered in soap bubbles) before exposure produces even more unexpected and fascinating results.
THE DETAILS Please contact me if you are interested in commissioning a piece for a particular space in your home –I’d be happy to discuss the possibilities. elisabethhobden.co.uk lishobden@hotmail.co.uk Instagram@lis.hobden dwellingplaces.org
VICTORIA CURLING ERIKSSON Contemporary artist Victoria Curling Eriksson, originally from Bath, now lives in southern Sweden and sells and exhibits her artwork internationally. She creates original minimalistic landscapes using oil paints, often using thin layers upon layers to create depth and texture. Greatly inspired by the energy yet peacefulness of nature, her works incorporate strong and rich colours that are thoughtfully presented on canvas to depict various horizons. Website: www.curling-eriksson.com Follow Victoria on Instagram @victoriace_art Pictured: MISTY FOREST 120cm x 100cm x 4cm Oils on canvas
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Diane Holland Art: Mona Lisa Variations San Francisco International Abstract and Impressionist Artist
Website: dianehollandart.com Instagram: instagram.com/dianehollandart Email: dianeholland2002@msn.com
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iane Holland currently resides in San Francisco, California. Her paintings are exhibited worldwide, and she has been selected for international prizes and awards in the USA, Italy, London, Bruges and Spain. As well, her works are held in many private collections. Her most recent exhibit was in the MEAM (European Museum of Modern Art), Barcelona, Spain, 2019, for the Barcelona Bienal de Arte. Her primary medium is oil on canvas, although she uses a variety of mixed media and forms to explore mood, vision and ideas. Her unlimited use of space and line, coupled with her bold textures and colors, clearly represent a passion for abstract designs, and her goal is to dramatically exert strength, spirituality, liveliness and beauty. Antonio Malmo, International Art Critic and Modern Art Expert, writes graciously: “Diane Holland’s art is a composite of geometric figures between creative silences and infinite shapes. Her pictorial world develops in a heterogeneous search of forms, colours and spaces endowed with poetic spirituality and artistic experience”
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ARTIST Title: Western Birds Size: 90 x 72 inches Medium: Acrylic and oil on canvas Year: 2016
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Gum trees, Betanzos, Spain, 54w X 44d £600
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– Making the most of the great outdoors this summer – I M AG E : G A R D E N C H E F S
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BOHO & ECO ENTERTAINING Wow your friends and family this summer with Weaver Green’s range of eco-friendly outdoor cushions, throws, tablecloths, napkins and rugs. They not only look fabulous, but as they are all made exclusively from recycled plastic bottles, they are helping to save the planet too! Soft and wool-like, Weaver Green’s extensive range of gorgeous garden cushions are water-resistant, UV stable, machine-washable and resistant to stains and critters. Perfect for alfresco living, the choice of colours and patterns will breathe new life into your patio area and add bags of charm to your picnics. weavergreen.com
KEEPING COSY For those not-so-dry days and nights, where you still long for some alfresco socialising, why not retreat into one of Charlton Island’s garden domes. Imagine watching the sun setting, whilst being all snuggled up in this igloo-like den, glass of wine in hand...bliss! charltonisland.com
TURN UP THE HEAT Grey or cloudy days will no longer put a dampener on summer gatherings thanks to this versatile collection from Naken, which includes everything from slender chimineas, expansive fire pits and table top burners. naken.co.uk
The British Craft House The British Craft House hosts the best parties with all our items handmade in Great Britain by our independent and frankly rather talented designers! Perfect for entertaining, your friends and family will be desperate to know where you got the original designs from. thebritishcrafthouse.co.uk
HAVE A THROW The arrival of summer brings the prospect of being able to enjoy the fresh air with friends, whether it’s for alfresco dining, a picnic or just drinks. J.J. Textile’s cosy range of soft accessories will ensure guests are comfortable even when the evening turns chilly. jjtextile.co.uk
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ver the last 16 years Alaster Anderson have designed, installed and maintained beautiful gardens in London. Passionate about horticulture they create sustainable gardens for every season whatever the size or orientation. Working with private clients to understand what they want, Alaster Anderson conceive imaginative spaces that work for the homeowner’s lifestyle. Whether the focus is on entertaining or relaxation, designs include every detail including lighting, landscaping, furniture as well as planting. As plantsmen and women, they do everything possible to choose plants that will fulfil the brief and meet the conditions of the environment. From surveying the site, and conducting soil tests they include irrigation and drainage in the plans if required, to ensure that the plants and trees selected will flourish. The team have strong connections with leading specialist nurseries across Europe so there really is no limit to what can be achieved. Many London gardens can often present unique challenges be it size, access, shade, or privacy. The
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teams’ experience and expertise mean that these obstacles can be worked around so that the most is made of every space whether on a roof-top or on the ground. Alaster Anderson take complete responsibility for all aspects of project management and are known to have as “white glove” an installation service as gardening can be. The garden is often a project undertaken when other building work is going on and the team have a strong track record of liaising with other contractors such as architects, builders and interior designers. The team consider and prepare for site logistics organising everything required, even road closures if necessary. Many homeowners want immediate impact and screening, so the team often create gardens that don’t need to wait years to reach maturity by installing mature trees and hedges, craning these over the roof if required. Once installed, the team are often retained to maintain the garden to ensure that the design potential is reached for years to come. Having worked in many prestigious garden projects from conception to completion and beyond, Alaster Anderson bring the skills required to transform any private space into an escape from the city. To find out more, or to book a design consultation, please contact the team on 0207 305 7183 or at enquire@alasteranderson.com
“They do everything possible to choose plants that will fulfil the brief and meet the conditions of the environment”
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MAXIMUM FLOWER POWER ALL SUMMER LONG G eraniums are the absolute classic among flowering bedding and balcony plants, the perfect choice for window boxes, hanging baskets, containers and flower beds in sunny locations thanks to their long flowering period and a variety of colours and shapes that is hard to beat. Geraniums can withstand periods of heat - even temporary drought - and are largely resistant to plant diseases and pests. Geranium care is so straightforward that even gardening novices can enjoy this blooming beauty. The wild forms of our modern geraniums originate from the Cape region in South Africa and modern cultivated varieties also love the sun. The more sun they get, the more at home they feel and the more flowers they produce. But geraniums can also thrive in partial shade. When planting, make sure they have plenty of room to grow. Planters mustn’t be shallower than 18cm deep and there should be a minimum distance of 20cm between plants. In order to remain healthy, hardy and producing new flowers over many months, they need plenty of nutrients. That is why they are geraniums are known as ‘heavy feeders’. If you plant them in prefertilised potting compost, they can usually cover their needs in the first few weeks completely from the nutrients they have on hand. If you use a slowrelease fertiliser, this can be the case for several months. At some point, however, the nutrients will be exhausted, so additional fertilising becomes
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necessary. The composition of special geranium fertiliser is perfectly adapted to the needs of this balcony beauty. A good, natural geranium fertiliser is coffee grounds, as these contain just the right mix of potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen to provide all the nutrients geraniums need for optimal growth. To ensure an even supply of nutrients, we recommend weekly applications of fertiliser. As the season draws to a close in Sept/Oct, the plants no longer need additional nutrients. pelargoniumforeurope.com
“The wild forms of our modern geraniums originate from the Cape region in South Africa and modern cultivated varieties also love the sun”
Outdoor Porcelain Tiles, Beautifully Stiled A better performing alternative to natural stone & wood for outdoor spaces. Our tiles are durable, hardwearing, frost proof, slip resistant & easy to clean. We have a carefully selected collection of outdoor porcelain paving which offers a wide variety of colours and styles competitively priced. Free delivery for orders over £350 | Expert advice | Free cut samples Visit our range online or call to book an appointment - 01295 231377 STILED@Park Farm, OX17 2HW Follow us on:
The LIFE garden furniture collection is aimed at comfort, functionality and user-friendliness. In every season this outdoor furniture can serve as an addition to your homes interior, with its 100% weather proof materials
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Eden Garden Rooms
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ow that we are enjoying brighter evenings and are spending more time outside, our attention once again returns to our gardens, and how we can make the best use of our outdoor space as sunnier days approach. For many of us, the past couple of years have seen our homes adapt, simultaneously becoming our offices, gyms, sanctuaries and entertainment spaces all in one, and in turn forcing us to revaluate how we use the precious space available to us to suit our changing needs. However, it’s likely that there’s a shady, underused spot at the bottom of your garden, which may in fact provide the perfect opportunity to add practical space and value to your home,
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“eDEN Garden Rooms, report a huge surge in demand for multi-use garden studios that fulfil the various needs of their customers”
whilst breathing new life into your garden in the process. Forget sheds and summerhouses, 2022 is all about the aesthetically pleasing, individually crafted and wonderfully multi-functional bespoke garden room. Having spent the past 10 years building tailormade garden rooms of all kinds, industry-leaders, eDEN Garden Rooms, report a huge surge in demand for multi-use garden studios that fulfil the various needs of their customers; combining home office, workout space, or an extra family room all in one. Built to an exceptionally high specification and designed to feel like part of your home, eDEN’s stunning garden rooms are a stylish addition to gardens large or small, and come with a whole host of welcome inclusions as standard. From toasty underfloor heating and high-quality insulation, to expertly plastered and painted walls, striking oak engineered wood flooring and even painted skirting boards; the attention to detail in these exquisitely-crafted, made-to-measure studios really does accomplish the wow-factor. The exterior of eDEN Garden Rooms’ buildings doesn’t disappoint either, clad with stunning locally-sourced redwood cedar, and finished with modern aluminium doors and windows, eDEN Garden Rooms have honed the art of creating contemporary statement rooms that their customers look forward to spending time in year-round. And with the option to tailor to your exact needs, from integrated shed storage to bathrooms, kitchenettes and even cinema rooms, there’s no idea too lofty for this talented team to tackle. 0800 0935 339 info@edengardenrooms.com edengardenrooms.co.uk
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SET YOURSELF APART your kids, knowing that you’ve put together this beautiful place to cherish these moments forever. But this isn’t realistic, you know that any predesigned garden rooms wouldn’t really meet your dream one. You wonder, is there someone who could make it how you imagined? Someone who could take your idea and even improve on it, and give you the space you truly want. Someone who understands you and wants to give you an actual room, not a sized up shed.
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magine yourself in your garden, enjoying the warm, afternoon evening and relaxing in your comfortable sun chair. While you look around your space, you may wonder what could make it look even better. What could make this garden perfect for the family, for guests or even for work? Suddenly, you imagine a beautiful structure at the end of your lawn. You could think of the style of the doors, the windows, and even some unique cladding, all designed the way you want. You imagine the interior boasting an elegant floral pattern, because you’ve always loved the vintage interior style. What about the eucalyptus tree your husband planted when you first moved in? Maybe an opening in the roof would be a lovely way to admire it. Your mind wanders into the evening. You see warm glimmery lights around the room, and your kids sitting on a sofa having a movie night. The evening is warm, and the doors to your bespoke garden room are wide open, presenting a stunning view of the house ahead of you. At the end of the movie, you cuddle up under a blanket with
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“A Room in the Garden, can take you on a creative journey”
Well, guess what - there is! Created by a duo of an architect and fashion designer, husband and wife, Polish and Italian, who since 2017 have been creating unusual, very unique and beautiful garden rooms. Their company, A Room in the Garden, can take you on a creative journey through a full turn-key process that finishes with your own, individual structure in your garden. Their garden rooms are so good they might be your new best place in the house! A Room In The Garden: 01273 80 70 77 aroominthegarden.co.uk
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THE WAY YOU TREAT YOUR DOG
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f you have a new puppy arriving soon, or your dog has anxiety, displays aggressive behaviour, or simply displays selective hearing for recall, Royvon in-home training will help you to discover the rewards of positive training. Royvon Dog Training & Hotels have a mission: to help as many dogs as possible to live their happiest, healthiest lives in the company of their family. This means a safe, secure bond of trust between owner and dog, and the enrichment of engaging training together. Using play-based, force-free, modern training techniques, dogs learn to repeat desired behaviours and reactions, and to stop disruptive ones. Royvon was established in 1959 and now has two sites, in Esher, Surrey and by the Brecon Beacons in Wales. Alongside residential dog training, boarding and day school, they are able to come to your home and train your dog one-to-one.
Puppy Masterclass With over six decades of experience with dogs, Royvon knows what a difference the early months can make to the way your puppy adjusts to the world, how they socialise, respond to commands and look to their owner for guidance if they are ever unsure. Every day they work with dogs that have behavioural issues that stem back to this first stage 170 JUNE 2022
and are now restricted from living their happiest lives as they are too unpredictable. The two hour puppy masterclass covers biological, emotional, social, training and cognitive needs. It takes place in your own home while your puppy is getting to know you, the family, and the environment they live in. This allows your personal dog trainer to share their expert guidance and support from the beginning, before vaccinations are complete.
In-home Dog Training Beyond the puppy stages, dogs have a wide variety of training needs. Royvon work with dogs of all personalities, breeds and temperaments, using positive, modern techniques to meet your needs. From anxious learners to confident advancers, the expert Royvon team can work with your dog in your own home to develop the skills they need and to teach you how to continue their learning as their owner. Visit royvon.co.uk to find out more details about the full range of services Royvon offer, explore the excellent advice they share in blogs and YouTube videos and arrange for an initial conversation to discover how Royvon in-home training and puppy masterclass can help you and your dog. royvon.co.uk
“Royvon Dog Training & Hotels have a mission: to help as many dogs as possible to live their happiest, healthiest lives in the company of their family”
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Bespoke handcrafted garden rooms
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edar Living creates bespoke handcrafted garden rooms tailored to individual needs. They listen to their clients to understand the specific requirements and develop this into the client’s dream garden room. This is a special message for homeowners who are desperately seeking more space in their homes. For those who need an art studio, games room, home theatre, home gym, writer’s room, beauty salon, sound engineer or film editor, music room, dance studio, yoga and meditation space, or a man cave and so much more! Maybe you are needing more workspace for your home office, or you have a growing family with young teens and young adults returning from university who need their own space. Cedar Living garden rooms stand out from the crowd and make for the perfect solution, and you don’t need planning permission (conditional to local council regulations). The garden rooms are exceptionally made and offer a welcoming yearround refuge to escape to, to work productively, relax and unwind, exercise in your home gym, or socialise with friends.
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It is not JUST about building garden rooms, it is about wellbeing, beauty, sanctuary, productivity, and living life to the fullest. Who are Cedar Living? An established business based South London, Surrey with a qualified experienced kiwi builder and craftsman at its helm. They have a passion for what they do - creating a beautiful product their clients will enjoy for years to come. Specialising in bespoke timber clad garden rooms and the ability for unique designs like curved walls and building around existing established plants and trees. They also offer extra features such as insulation, plumbing, bifold windows and doors, air conditioning, sound proofing, storage, lighting, security, and landscaping are offered into the designs making it an absolute joy to be in. “I had a great feeling from our initial discussions where David really listened to my ideas and even put forward a few great suggestions as well. He kept excellent communication throughout the work. David was flexible and accommodating. His easy-going nature a pleasure to work with.”
THE DETAILS See more of their work on Instagram.com/cedarliving and on their website cedarliving.co.uk Call David directly on 07983 682124 to chat further about how Cedar Living can help you create your perfect garden room.
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Distinctive Outdoor Lighting
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living space outside of the home can reflect the same comforts and taste level as spaces within, so why not invest in making it the space you always wanted. Whether it’s a lounge area, dining space or the outdoor kitchen, our collection of outdoor lighting fixtures will enhance your curated space to the next level.
PATHWAY LIGHTING Be sure to light up your garden with pathway lighting to lead the way to a door or car in safety. Distinctive Lighting has a great range of pedestals, bollards and lamp-posts to provide you with outdoor decorative lighting solutions, including fixtures suitable for saline coastal conditions.
OUTDOOR CEILING FANS AND CHANDELIERS Over the last couple of years we have appreciated the luxury of having a garden more than ever, no matter how big or small, allows us to retreat in our own spaces and be surrounded by nature when the British weather allows. If you have a Pergola to provide a little shade, why not create a dining space with an outdoor chandelier or ceiling fan to hang from and make the most of a family gathering.
PORTABLE OUTDOOR LANTERNS WITH BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS Whilst enjoying a cosy meal or chilling out at the end of the garden where there is no electricity, light up one of our portable lanterns that have bluetooth connectivity so that you can enjoy your favourite music under a soft atmospheric lantern light. 174 JUNE 2022
BRINGING YOUR LANDSCAPE TO LIFE In an ideal world we would prepare the new outdoor electrics when designing a garden and before all the planting takes place, so that you can laydown the landscaping lighting infrastructure to bring out the best in your feature trees, architectural shrubs and garden ornaments. Distinctive lighting have a number of landscape lighting 12v products to bring your garden alive. Its never to late though to add landscape lighting to a mature garden, so set yourself a challenge and create an underground map for your landscape lighting wires and see your garden in a whole new light.
INSPIRATION For more inspirational ideas to light up your outdoor living spaces, visit the Distinctive Lighting showroom in Mill Lane, Alton, Hampshire where you will find more than 500 exterior lighting models on display. The variety of choice is unrivalled, and our staff are on hand Monday to Friday 9-5pm and Saturday 9-1pm, to provide a friendly advisory service. T: 01420 590510 distinctivelightinguk.com
“If you have a Pergola to provide a little shade, why not create a dining space with an outdoor chandelier or ceiling fan”
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Transform your garden into an outdoor haven this summer
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he Great British Awning and Blind Company are experts in creating inspiring outdoor living spaces. A great place to relax and enjoy our British summer as well as entertain guests. Come rain or shine, we have an array of stylish awnings and pergolas to suit your garden.
REIMAGINE YOUR GARDEN We have a fantastic range of fully automated awnings and pergolas which are simple to use. All our British manufactured innovative electric awnings and pergolas are constructed carefully, using the finest quality materials. We can also recommend enhanced features such as LED lighting, vertical blinds and outdoor heaters. The perfect way to enjoy your garden this summer.
QUIRKY SPACE? NO PROBLEM Our talented design team have lots of experience, knowledge and products at our disposal. Whether you have a single-story property or a tight space to shade, we can offer a range of stylish and practical solutions. During our free design consultation, we’ll measure up the area to make sure your new awning fits perfectly in your space.
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install your awning to the very highest standard. With our 10-year warranty, you can rest assured that your awning will withstand all that the British weather has to throw at it.
BOOK YOUR FREE DESIGN CONSULTATION As our name states, we strive to offer the best in British service and experience. We’re proud to deliver a first-class product that will transform your garden. Helping you to make the most out of outdoor living all year round. • Free design consultation • Full quotation • Site survey • Complete bespoke service • Personal in-house contact • 10-year warranty for peace of mind • Dedicated experienced installation teams.
“As our name states, we strive to offer the best in British service and experience”
THE DETAILS Find out more at thegreatbritishawning andblindcompany.co.uk Follow us on FB gbawnings and Instagram gbawnings
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SCHOOLS GUIDE – The finest independent schools in the UK – I M A G E : E ATO N H O U S E S C H O O L S
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Step into the most exciting school in England
more public school than sixth form college, but smaller and less institutional – more boutique than department store. At the moment it’s in a class of its own but one suspects that one day soon there will be more schools like this, because five years is a long time to be in one public school, and so many boys and girls are now ready at 16 for a fresh challenge and a more stimulating life. A lot of parents agree wholeheartedly. As one satisfied customer puts it: “We have had four children through the public school system and I think that Hurtwood House is the only one which has really delivered what it promised.”
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lthough it has all the facilities of a typical public school, Hurtwood House specialises exclusively in the sixth form and the age range 16-18. Changing schools at 16 opens up a whole new world of fresh experiences and challenges and provides the perfect steppingstone between school and university. Hurtwood House is young, exciting and dynamic and, most importantly of all, it is exceptionally creative with drama, media, art, textiles, dance, music and singing to die for. Famous former students include Oscar-winner Hans Zimmer (music for Gladiator, Rain Main, Lion King) and Golden Globe winner Emily Blunt (The Devil Wears Prada, Gideon’s Daughter) and watch out for Hollywood hot-tip Jack Huston (Factory Girl). Zara Brownless (winner of the first Young Apprentice). But marvellous as the performing and creative arts are, this school is definitely not a one-trick pony. It also caters for the budding entrepreneur, doctor, lawyer, architect, etc etc etc with a range of subjects which, though less eye-catching, are no less successful and inspirational. Small wonder, then, that the world is beating a path to Hurtwood’s door, and one of the first things to strike visitors is that it has a completely different “campus” feel about it – not like school at all. That’s because there are no juniors – everybody here is 16+ and they all join after they have taken their GCSE’s. In many ways, it defies definition 180 JUNE 2022
THE DETAILS Hurtwood House, Holmbury St Mary, Nr Dorking, Surrey RH5 6NU Tel: 01483 279000 hurtwoodhouse.com
“We have had four children through the public school system and I think that Hurtwood House is the only one which has really delivered what it promised” Indeed, Hurtwood has a file of letters as thick as your arm from grateful parents, and clearly what they appreciate most is that Hurtwood has given their children the confidence to cope with anything in life and has fired up their enthusiasm. “Her mind was turned on,” says one, “and her appetite for learning is voracious. I want you to know that you lit the fuse.” Who could ask for anything more?
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s the education sector moves into the bright light of the Summer Term and towards the annual exam season, Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate’s (QE) focus on delivering pastoral care of the highest standard for its students continues to be of utmost importance. Nestled in 220 acres of beautiful North Yorkshire countryside but still under 2.5 hours from the capital by train, our location is ideal. Our highly secure, rural campus, with state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional staff community will ensure that your child has a safe, enjoyable learning experience that they’ll remember always. The academic results speak for themselves, but what really sets QE apart is the wraparound pastoral support for students and the incredible facilities and accommodation that they benefit from as part of campus life. Care is the most important element within the QE Community; every member of the Collegiate, staff and student, is responsible for the pastoral care and happiness of the site. QE offers support and guidance to all students and parents to ensure that we are all working to support individual students needs and equipping them with the right skills, not only to be successful in education, but to excel in their chosen career 182 JUNE 2022
THE DETAILS For more information about studying and becoming a boarding student at QE, visit qe.org
and life in general. We are focused on developing our students’ skills and resilience, whilst nurturing their wellbeing. We have a dedicated team of trained staff on call 24 hours a day to offer support and guidance to all students within a specialist welfare area. QE’s innovative THRIVE@QE programme offers each and every student the opportunity to access a huge range of activities to support their positive mental health and wellbeing. Students at QE also have an opportunity to link in with the extensive Peer Mentoring System which runs across the whole Collegiate. At QE, everything possible is done to prepare students for the many experiences they will encounter as they move through their educational journey and future life.
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Park School - refreshing our curriculum to suit the needs of the next generation
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aith Hagerty, Head of More House School in Knightsbridge, discusses her school’s recent Park School initiative as an example of the move to a more innovative, cross-curricular and project-based curriculum. We are somewhat used to the rationale that sitting in rows in classrooms creates a purposeful atmosphere for learning. As educators, however, are we not duty bound to ensure that the learning environment we provide helps to facilitate inspiration, investigation and intellectual risk taking, rather than simply housing the rote learning of facts and figures as would have been at the heart of the curriculum in years gone by. The forward thinking white paper ‘Schools of the Future’ published in 2020, outlined that “primary and secondary school systems have a critical role to play in preparing the global citizens and workforces of the future.” One could argue that the pandemic has shown us that the classroom is no longer fit for purpose as we step into the fourth industrial revolution. At More House, we recently launched Park School with our Year 7s, a week of outdoor learning taking
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place in our neighbouring Hyde Park. The week was made up of a series of skills-based activities, drawing on all areas of the curriculum, but taking away the confines of the subject title and the classroom. The initiative was a huge success, and we look now to roll out the project to other year groups next year. The wellbeing benefits from being immersed in nature for five days, along with an exciting array of activities such as cloud study, poetry reading, team-building and orienteering, made for an inspiring and fun week of activity enjoyed by students and staff in equal measure. As we look to the future, we must harness this opportunity to refresh and update our curriculum, so that the needs of all learners are met and this generation of children remember their school days as inspiring and creative. So let us provide them with the opportunity to explore, imagine and reflect, so that we equip them with the skills they need to be the leaders of the future.
THE DETAILS More House School 22-24 Pont Street London, SW1X 0AA Tel: 020 7235 2855 Email: office@morehousemail.org.uk Web: morehouse.org.uk
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The Importance of Values-Led Education EATON HOUSE SCHOOLS
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decision to adopt values-led education puts educating the heart first. It seeks to organise every aspect of school life - academic, artistic and sporting, around a common set of values. The goal is for these values to become deeply embedded in the culture of the school over time. As Aristotle once said, ‘Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.’ For a values-led education to be successful, everyone in the school community must communicate with each other. Staff and pupils have to model and champion the values the school has chosen. This means to use a well-known phrase, ‘walking the walk, not just ‘talking the talk’. By everybody in the school working together, values-led education seeks to underpin the more technical and practical elements of a child’s educational experience with moral purpose. Values-led education represents a step forward from the traditional, more authoritarian approach to influencing how children behave. Using a more traditional approach, the way children conduct themselves in school is simply ‘right’ or ‘wrong’. Staff in a values-led school foster a culture in which certain values are embodied and celebrated by the community, providing the standard against which behaviour is evaluated. A continuous and emphatic focus on values-led learning habits is essential. At Eaton House the 186 JUNE 2022
“By everybody in the school working together, values-led education seeks to underpin the more technical and practical elements of a child’s educational experience with moral purpose”
THE DETAILS To find out more or book a visit to Eaton House Schools please call 020 7924 6000 or email sfeilding@eatonhouseschools.com.
Manor Pre-Prep, a well-established approach that promotes values-led education is a continual and emphatic focus on ‘learning habits’, attributed to the qualities of various animals. In assemblies, pupils may be awarded one or more ‘learning habits’ every week for academic and personal achievements. These awards allow me to inform all the boys how a pupil has demonstrated certain values, reinforcing positive behaviours. The awards expose all the boys to fresh patterns of virtue, with which they may learn to engage as a habit. Building on this firm foundation, we extend the power of these values to provide benchmarks for good conduct. A good example might be the tendency of boys to run in the corridors. As teachers, we may frequently find ourselves saying ‘don’t run in the corridors!’. In a valuesbased school, we teach the boys the value of respect towards the building and other people to promote the benefits of walking - a subtle shift of emphasis and empowers boys to think about their choices. Embedding good, healthy values over time is the hope and the belief that from small acorns, mighty oaks do grow. In a world where challenges include threats to human health, environmental decline and economic instability, the need has never been more pressing to cultivate a values-led mindset in the next generation - our leaders of the future.
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INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED SCULPTOR VISITS DULWICH PREP LONDON
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ulwich Prep London, the largest boys’ preparatory school in the country, has hosted the work of internationally celebrated sculptor Nicole Fahri, exhibiting her new collection of works entitled Womankind at the school as part of the Dulwich Festival Artists’ Open House. The collection focuses on the human form, through the eyes of a female sculptor and has been spearheaded by Dulwich Prep London’s first female Head Master, Louise Davidson. Womankind celebrates the bonds of friendship, kindness, empathy, and love and explores the tenderness and sensitivity of connection and sorority. The exhibition was displayed at the home of Dulwich Prep London’s Head Master as part of the 29th Dulwich Festival Artists’ Open House event. Senior boys (Years 7 and 8) at the school were invited to experience the exhibition as part of their arts curriculum. Louise Davidson said “We are thrilled to be
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showcasing Nicole’s work. Her perspective on humanity highlights the need for physical touch, something that we have been bereft of over the last three years but that which should be a normal part of life. In the wake of the pandemic, I want us to remember that the purpose of education is always about interpreting human interactions with each other and the world around us and enabling individuals to understand human creativity. Before numerals and language came art, and we are privileged as educators to ensure that the arts, in all their forms, continue to play a central role in society.” Nicole Farhi said “I am delighted to have been invited by Louise Davidson to exhibit recent work alongside some earlier pieces in this very special setting as part of the Dulwich Festival. For nearly 40 years, my subject matter as a sculptor has been exploring the human form. I often use fragmentation in my work to heighten the expressive power of a breast, a back or a torso, and in the case of my new series, Womankind, it is more the feeling, the emotion I wanted to focus
on. I have been very moved by people’s reaction to these works.” Dulwich Prep London provides an outstanding values-led education for boys aged 3 to 13 with a co-educational nursery. Their eight core values of Love, Courage, Gratitude, Humility, Justice, Service, SelfDiscipline, and Honesty sow the seeds of possibility in each boy’s mind, heart, and spirit and create the culture and conditions to allow these possibilities to flourish and become real. Dulwich Prep London is one of the most prestigious and largest preparatory schools in the country, with a student body of 842, spread across two sites with 25 acres of woodland, open space, and playfields in South East London. dulwichpreplondon.org
Nicole Fahri studied art and fashion in Paris in the late 1960s. Her career as a leading fashion designer at French Connection took off so quickly that she put art aside and concentrated on fashion. However, twelve years after starting her own label, feeling restless she decided she wanted to return to making art. In 1985, she cast her first bronze. For over 30 years, Farhi had to fit sculpting around fashion, but two years after the Nicole Farhi label was sold in 2012, Farhi showed her last collection and then was free to sculpt full-time. Her debut exhibition was at the Bowman Gallery, London, in 2014, and since then, she has gone on to have several successful solo exhibitions including at The Fine Art Society, Edinburgh and London; Beaux Arts, London; CCA Galleries International, Jersey and her first museum exhibition at Gainsborough’s House, Sudbury in 2019. Farhi is a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors. nicolefarhisculpture.com
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oodcote House School is a small, family-run day and flexible boarding school for boys aged 7-13. Set in 30 acres of beautiful grounds in Windlesham, Surrey, Woodcote boys benefit from endless opportunities, both in and out of the classroom. With just 10-12 boys in each class, every boy can be motivated to reach his full potential. Boys are encouraged to get involved in all aspects of school life and are given the freedom to pursue all interests, whether that is in the classroom, on the sports field, in the art room or as part of the drama and music performances. Woodcote is truly independent and is not a feeder to any senior school. All its parents are offered an individual service to take them through the senior school application process, and the right school is found for each boy. As a small school, Woodcote staff have the time to get to know each boy and ensure the advice given takes into account every aspect of a boy’s ability and personality. Woodcote sends its boys on to senior schools where they will thrive. Woodcote is a preparatory school for day and boarding pupils and, if parents are looking to pursue boarding at secondary, Woodcote offers a graduated and flexible approach to suit each boy and his family. Younger boys are encouraged to board one or two nights per week, and it is then hoped that boys will build up more nights, with the aim of becoming a weekly or full boarder by Year 8. Woodcote offers a home from home, secure 192 JUNE 2022
and nurturing environment, with exceptional pastoral care from a team of matrons. All boarding is tailored to the individual, ensuring that each family feels able to choose what is right for them and their son to prepare them for senior school. This flexible approach is complemented by excellent communication between the Head of Boarding and parents so that the boarding experience is never overwhelming, but still breeds resilience and independence. Woodcote has two London bus services, with daily services from Baron’s Court, West London, and Tibbet’s Corner, South-West London. There are additional pick-up and drop-off locations along the route, and boys arrive home having completed all their ‘homework’ at school. Visit woodcotehouseschool.co.uk/admissions for more information and contact our Registrar, Charlotte Brehaut, to book a tour.
“With just 10-12 boys in each class, every boy can be motivated to reach his full potential”
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Portland Place School marks 25 years with Ambitious Art Installation
Among the magnificent Georgian buildings of Portland Place near Regents Park, students and staff are celebrating.
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his academic year marks the 25th Anniversary of Portland Place School, founded by the visionary head of science at St Paul’s Girls School, Richard Walker. At its creation in 1996 Portland Place School was the first independent coeducational school in central London for more than a century. The school has several activities planned to mark the anniversary, which will include the installation of a 4-metre-high mural. The students collaborated with artist Tom Berry over the Easter term to create a design. First using screen-printing, site drawings, lino printing, and cyanotypes to record and visualise school values, local landmarks and other elements relevant to the students and school community. The mural will be installed in the newly refurbished Art, Science and Drama building and unveiled as part of the Celebration Day art exhibition at the end of June. The school still embodies the original founding values and the head David Bradbury, is passionate about nurturing students to reach their academic
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potential and achieve a real life education. He says: ‘We are delighted to be celebrating 25 years here at Portland Place. As a school that has been described by the Good Schools Guide as a ‘haven of creativity’ this incredible mural seems a fitting tribute that will capture the spirit of our school community.’ Portland Place School believes that exceptional teaching, combined with a modern curriculum inside and outside the classroom, provides the best stimulus for children to become inquisitive, open-minded, and creative learners and achieve beyond exams. The ethos is to be small, nurturing and inspirational – enabling students to achieve their very best, with space to develop and express their creativity. Portland Place School encourages aspiration, resilience, and a love of learning within a supportive and inclusive environment. Aiming to ensure each pupil achieves their best personally, socially, and academically. For more information on the school, 020 7307 8700 or visit portland-place.co.uk.
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“The school has several activities planned to mark the anniversary, which will include the installation of a 4-metre-high mural”
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What are the benefits of this method? Firstly, it is an approach that is suitable for all – even in some more complex cases when the technique is hybrid with structural repair. The final result is also far more natural in appearance, as the anatomy and beautiful features of the nose are preserved rather than fundamentally changed. This also makes the procedure far safer: no grafts are needed, the post-operative risks are fewer and the recovery time is shorter Is preservation rhinoplasty the future? Sixty to seventy per cent of our clients now have this kind of surgery. With any nose surgeries, personalisation is key – we don’t believe in ‘one nose fits all’ and every procedure must be tailored, something which is intrinsic to the preservation method. That is also why it looks so much more natural. We have always believed that ‘less is more’ and our mantra is ‘the best results are when it looks as if you have had nothing done’, and we are delighted that our pioneering work has helped to diffuse this important approach. Preservation rhinoplasty - cutting edge technique which revolutionises facial plastic surgeries
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ith the spotlight on summer brides, you might be wondering how to get the perfect beauty look for your big day. Whether you’ve gone for a Bridgerton-inspired wedding gown, rented a lovely little lacy number or chosen a contemporary two-piece bridal suit, you want the very best make-up for the happiest of occasions. Here’s what you need to consider, according to the pros…
THE LASTING POWER OF PRIMER “A wedding is a long marathon of a day, so to keep the make-up in place use a primer or long-wear base,” says Gia Mills, celebrity make-up artist and founder of Skin In Motion (skininmotion.com). “Same for the eyes – an eye primer will ensure any shadow doesn’t shift. If you have an early afternoon church service, you’ll undoubtedly be wearing the make-up until the final dance, so prep well and you’ll avoid any make-up fails.” 204 JUNE 2022
Sam Wylie-Harris speaks to experts to discover the best make-up tips for a bride-to-be.
APPLY YOUR MAKE-UP WISELY When it comes to applying make-up, the right lighting is everything. “Hotel rooms can be terrible for natural light, so make sure you check your make-up in natural light” before heading to the event, advises Mills. When it comes to skin make-up, pick your poison – either go for a lighter foundation with a matt finish, which Kerry Hatton, bridal make-up artist at Mii Cosmetics (miicosmetics.com) suggests is “great for all your photography” – or fuller coverage that “lasts all day”.
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FOCUS ON YOUR EYES Melanie Barrese, head of content for Illamasqua (illamasqua.com) and Eyeko (eyeko.co.uk), says: “Most brides like to focus on their eyes, and often this can involve soft brown or warm pink washes of colour – nothing too harsh, like black.” Barrese also recommends wearing fake lashes, “As this will really open up your eyes and pay off in the photos”. She continues: “If this intimidates you
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slightly, don’t worry, there are so many beautiful, soft, natural false lashes on the market now.” Mills’ top tip? “Wear waterproof mascara,” she says. “This will help prevent panda eyes if any tears were to run down your cheeks through the emotions of the day.”
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Small bags might be on-trend right now, but don’t go too tiny – you might want space for a few products, to tackle any skin issues and maintain your make-up. “Keep a concealer in your bag for quick touch-ups,” advises Mills. “Ideally choose a sweat-proof formula that will last the duration of the wedding, taking you from day to the night – especially if you’re enjoying a workout on the dance floor.” Barrese adds: “I would recommend making sure you have a pressed powder and lip product with you throughout the day, as these are must-haves for touch-ups. It’s really important to ensure before you take any pictures that the area around your nostrils is matte, even if the rest of your skin is dewy – as this area can look sweaty in pictures.”
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USE A PROFESSIONAL – IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT While it’s not available to everyone, if you have the budget, Mills recommends hiring a professional make-up artist. Having that moment “to sit, pause and let someone take over to make you feel and look amazing, really is a godsend”, she says. As most make-up artists suggest doing a trial before the big day, you know the look you want is road206 JUNE 2022
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THE BIKER CHIC TREND
Designers went hell for leather on the spring/summer 22 runways, with vintage-inspired biker jackets seen at all four international fashion weeks. By Katie Wright Here’s how to rev up your spring/ summer style with four key pieces…
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here were different takes on the look too – from oversized at Simone Rocha and studded at Richard Quinn to snug, Noughties styles at Diesel and Dior. Kim Kardashian has been an early adopter of the biker babe look (and we don’t just mean the ‘motorcycle helmet and bikini’ ensemble she recently posted on Instagram), rocking wet-look leather leggings, jumpsuits, coats and co-ords throughout fashion month. Now the new season is here, you might be wondering: how are such wintry fabrics going to work during warmer weather? The answer – according to the catwalks – is with a ‘less is more’ approach, styling separates with more summery garments. Think hints of biker chic tailoring that you can mix and match. BLACK QUILTED LACE UP BIKER BOOTS, £34.99, AVAILABLE FROM DEICHMANN
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If you buy one thing this season, it’s got to be a black biker jacket – and if you choose to invest in real leather you can guarantee it will stand the test of time. Although, there are plenty of alternative options too. Take your cue from Prada or Simone Rocha with a punky, oversized style you can throw over anything, or opt for a slim-fit silhouette as seen at Alexander McQueen, where denim jackets were also on heavy rotation.
The mini skirt has made a massive comeback this season, but you don’t have to flash a lot of thigh if you don’t want to. The biker chicks at Alexander McQueen strutted the runway in cool, calf-length pencil skirts with a zip up the middle. A leather (or faux) skirt is a fab summer party piece. Keep it casual by pairing with a T-shirt and ankle boots, or go glam with a jewel-toned top and heels.
EDGY ACCESSORIES Want to keep stomping around in your chunky biker boots in spring, or even in summer? Go for it. Models at McQueen, Ports 1961, Simone Rocha and Tods were all styled with chunky footwear. Alternatively, accessorise punky pieces with stiletto heels to create an edgy/elegant contrast.
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Summer shoe trends From Seventies-inspired platforms to stompy clogs, Prudence Wade picks out the best footwear fads of the season.
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Seventies-inspired platforms The Seventies have been back for a while now, with bell bottoms and halter tops dominating Instagram. The era is even making its way onto our feet, with big, bold platform heels. Take Naomi Campbell modelling sparkly black mega platforms for Lanvin as inspiration – they might not be the easiest things to walk in, but they definitely make a statement. Really channel the fun of disco in bright colours, metallic hues and vertiginous heels. Clumpy clogs Haven’t quite got round to sorting out your feet, but still want to wear a transitional shoe? Clogs are the answer – they’ll give your feet an instant update (without having to show off your toenails just yet). These are shoes to be noticed in – stompy and overwhelmingly satisfying to wear. For a classic take on the trend, opt for neutral tones – think beiges or creams – or give it a twist in bright colours or fluffy detailing. Perfect worn with a summer skirt or straight leg jeans. Fluffy details Speaking of fluffy details, the Y2K influence is as present as ever on the runways – with brands like Altuzarra and Fendi making shoes with cute, tactile accents for spring/summer. Whether it’s sheepskin, feathers or a bit of fluff, this trend is all about having a bit of fun with your footwear. To really make sure you’re channelling the Noughties, choose bubblegum colours like bright pinks or pastel blues. 210 JUNE 2022
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ANDERSON WESTERN CHELSEA HEELED ANKLE BOOTS IN BLACK LEATHER, £40 (WERE £92), AVAILABLE FROM OFFICE
HIGH-HEEL PLATFORM SANDALS, £32.99, AVAILABLE FROM ZARA
Sporty sandals Chunky sandals have been in fashion for a few seasons, and now they’re getting a sporty twist. For a grown-up approach, choose monochromatic colours (Proenza Schouler and Chloe have both been championing athletic black sandals for summer), or you could go all-out in bright clashing colours. Think wetsuit materials, lots of rubber and Velcro straps – if they remind you of sandals you wore in the Nineties, you’re probably on the right track. Cowboy boots The return of cowboy boots is part of the inescapable Noughties resurgence. Luckily, we don’t have to pair them with Boho skirts and chunky belts (not unless you want to, of course). This time round, it’s a more low-key approach to cowboy boots – stripped back, and with fewer flashy details. For this trend, you’ll likely recognise the shape of the shoe as distinctly Western – but that’s pretty much the only thing giving it away. Instead of wearing these to snare cattle, they’re ideal for the in-between days where spring showers reign supreme. Gladiator vibes If Louis Vuitton, Dior and Valentino are all getting in on this trend, there must be something in it. Super strappy and with as many studs and buckles as you can manage is the key to nailing this look. This is the kind of shoe that’ll make you feel like you’re instantly on holiday, and you can choose a style tailored to how minimalist or maximalist you’re feeling.
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nspired by Gaia, the ancient Greek goddess known as mother nature, GAIA Skincare products are all made from natural ingredients, handmade in Britain using traditional production methods. Launched in 2016, the skincare brand was of products, to rejuvenate the skin. The range founded with a clear vision: to develop a brand includes the award-winning Crystal Purifying built on connections, experiences, open hearts, and Mask, tickled pink with a combination of vitaminconsideration for others. Offering a higher level of rich pomegranate and hibiscus, offering a deep wellness to the spa and beauty industry. cleanse and renewed glow. This is complemented Six years later, GAIA Skincare is now an by the Crystal Nourishing Cream, which harnesses award-winning brand offering a range of organic the healing properties of rose quartz crystal and and vegan products, blending together the finest blue tansy essential oils. This nurturing cream is ingredients, plant actives and essential oils, to offer abundant in antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, a range of products full of intention and integrity. leaving your skin soothed and hydrated. GAIA offers an extensive range of products, GAIA’s wellbeing treatments and natural from balancing bath oils, nurturing body balms skincare range are developed at the flagship Gaia and replenishing haircare, to a range of facial Spa at Boringdon Hall Hotel, a five-star retreat in products for every step of your skincare routine. the rolling hills of the Devonshire countryside. All products also contain the GAIA Elixir - a Each treatment has been developed to meet bespoke crystal infusion of macerated oils different skincare and wellbeing needs, using combined with the vibrational healing benefits of naturally healing ingredients and highly skilled citrine crystals to aid emotional balance. therapeutic techniques. The recently launched Crystal Now enjoyed at 21 spas and hotels Range offers a luxurious selection across the UK, GAIA massages READER and treatments are available at OFFER: SAVE three spas within the London area. Including Cloud Twelve in the heart of Notting Hill, Inhale at the new Inhabit Queen’s Gardens hotel in Bayswater, and most recently launching with Spa Experience in Chelsea.
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BOUCLÉ IS BACK: How the classic fabric became a modern must-have
Trendsetters are loving the textured material, says Katie Wright.
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ver since the mid-1950s, when Coco Chanel reimagined what was previously a menswear design, the bouclé jacket has never really gone out of style. Beloved by royals, pop stars, supermodels and high fashion enthusiasts throughout the decades, a short, sharp Chanel blazer in the distinctive textured fabric (bouclé refers to both the yarn and the woven textile) is a timeless classic – and with a four-figure price tag, it’s the ultimate investment buy. Yet despite its iconic sartorial status, bouclé hasn’t always been embraced by everyone in the fashion world. Previously seen as stuffy and a bit too prim and proper by some, recently the fabric has had a major resurgence – and now it’s in high demand among trendsetters of all ages. The Duchess of Cambridge has been wearing more tailored looks of late, and was pictured in Copenhagen earlier this year in a red bouclé-style blazer – a £59.99 Zara steal that immediately sold out online (but has since been restocked). On Instagram, fashion influencers are proving bouclé is anything but boring, showing off everything from minidresses and playsuits to bra tops and bags. And on the high street, you’ll find plenty of lightweight pieces perfect for this transitional time of year.
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A black cropped jacket is eternally stylish and will serve you well for years to come, but for a more modern take on the trend, how about a sassy skirt suit in a bold hue, a pastel blazer or a textured cardigan? And if you want to bring a boxy blazer up to date, team with this season’s high-waisted, wide-leg trousers, or jeans and a crisp white shirt. Add heels and a statement necklace to take the look from day to night.
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ummer is finally here! Whether you’re spending your time off relaxing on the beach, going on adventures or having some drinks in a beer garden with friends, we’re all getting out and about a lot more. However, this doesn’t mean that self-care needs to take a back seat and there are plenty of ways to adapt your self-care routines to the summer season! Using fragrances that you love in your well-being routine is a great way to boost your mood and get you feeling ready for the warmer season. Keep reading for our top tips for self-care in summer 2022! Full of bright, vibrant. fruity and colourful products to carry you through the season.
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Scented Candles are (obviously) our favourites, here at Aery Living. However, if you’re looking for a quick way to refresh your home then Room Mists are a great, and lighter, option for Summer 2022. One of our favourite Room Mists for Summer is Eternal Optimist. This gorgeous floral blend of Neroli Blossom and Jasmine is perfectly combined with heady sandalwood for the ultimate sweet and smoky summer fragrance. This luxuriously unique scent will bring a smile to your face whatever the weather and is best used in social settings. Spritz in entryways just before guests arrive for the best results! aeryliving.com
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Fruity scents are must-haves for Summer 2022. If you’re looking to brighten up your home when the British Summer is living up to its unreliable reputation, then look no further than Good Vibes. Good Vibes is a wonderfully playful fragrance guaranteed to fill your home with liveliness. This unique combination of Rhubarb, Ginger and Vanilla is the perfect summer infusion to soothe and gently awaken the senses. Diving into this fruity fragrance is sure to make you feel instantly uplifted. So, why not give it a go? Available in a Scented Candle or Reed Diffuser if you want to keep the Good Vibes going.
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Trim your waist & feel super strong With new guidance saying our waist measurement shouldn’t be more than half our height, Imy Brighty-Potts asks experts how we can tone our midriff.
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he National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) says adults with a body mass index under 35 should ensure their waist measurement is less than half their height. For example, if you are 5ft 5in, you might want your waist to be 32.5 inches or less. This isn’t necessarily a one-size-fits-all approach as we all carry weight differently, but it could be a good starting point. People who have more weight in their middle can be more likely to struggle with high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. A slim waist alone is not necessarily enough to ensure you are fit and healthy, but putting more effort into exercise and a healthy diet is no bad thing. If you have any concerns about your health and fitness, speak to your doctor. Stomach exercises could help trim your waistline, with Georgie Spurling, fitness coach and founder of GS Wellness (gsmethod.co.uk), saying: “Having a strong core makes you feel incredibly strong all round. In day-to-day things like sitting at your desk, walking up stairs and more, it makes a huge difference to how you carry yourself.” While “you cannot spot reduce fat”, she says: “We can target certain areas with strengthening moves to appear more defined. Body fat percentage plays a big role in this. If you are lean, your muscles will appear more visible. So nutrition is key.” By having a healthy, balanced diet and focusing on waist-training exercises, you might be able to trim your midriff and feel stronger. These are some exercises you can do – without having to do hundreds of sit-ups…
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Planks – and their many variations Ben Scarles, trainer and studio manager at F45 Soho (f45training.co.uk/soho) explains a “plank is one of the most famous and easiest exercises you can do to improve your core strength”. If you’re bored of the regular version, he says: “Try a three-point plank [where you hold a plank, alternating between raising one leg off the ground, then the other], or a high-low plank [where you move between a plank on your hands and on your elbows, trying to keep your body steady].” Scarles also recommends trying a side plank – certain to get your tummy trembling.
HIIT HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, can burn fat and muscle – while always keeping workouts interesting. “To get stronger, HIIT works really well,” says Scarles. Most gyms offer HIIT classes, and there are plenty that are accessible online if you want to try them at home. It can be quite tricky to target specific areas in your body, with Scarles suggesting you cannot “control where you lose weight from” – so why not adopt the attitude of working out your whole body, and trying to feel stronger everywhere?
According to Scarles, a hollow body hold is basically a plank flipped around. Lying on your back, raise your head, shoulders, arms and legs into the air using your abs – while keeping your lower back glued to the floor. The further you stretch those arms and legs and the longer you hold it for, the tougher the workout. Scarles also recommends adding a rock back and forth, to really hit your obliques.
Squats and deadlifts When we think about getting slimmer, we may sometimes avoid heavy weight training for fear of getting ‘bulky’, but actually, lifting weights might make it easier to tone and reduce inches in the long run. Scarles says squats and deadlifts are “exercises that work the whole body” – and you’ll keep coming back to them, “Because you get those little wins when you manage to lift more than you have before”. Lifting weights requires you to engage your core, to carry the load and stop yourself from getting injured.
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SUN SAFETY longer than non-water-resistant alternatives. If you plan on going to the beach, going swimming, or letting your kids play in the sprinkler or paddling pool, waterproof sun cream should help them stay protected a bit longer. Even if you’re not taking a dip, it might offer better protection if you’re getting sweaty by working out or sunbathing.
Here’s how you can make sure everyone is protected as the sun shines. By Imy Brighty-Potts.
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f you’re planning a staycation this summer, don’t forget about sun safety. According to Cancer Research UK, a third of Brits are more likely to protect their skin abroad than at home, despite the fact you can still get dangerously sunburnt in the UK. With the kids off school, it’s especially important to ensure the whole family is protected while enjoying the sun – whether you’re gardening, partying or just basking in the warmth of a long weekend…
Make hats your thing A hat is one of the best ways to keep heat and sun off your head, ears and neck – particularly as few things are more annoying than a burned hairline. If you struggle to get your kids to keep a hat on, why not try a style that ties up? Even if you think hats don’t suit you – neither does sunburn, so take the plunge and rock a cap or wide-brim hat. Sun cream needs to be everywhere You may be covering your back, face and shoulders with sun cream, but forgetting some important areas might lead to a painful burns. Make sure you cover everywhere, including often forgotten spots like behind your ears, the back of your neck and the tops of your feet if you are wearing sandals. The skin on our lips can be very sensitive, so you could use a balm containing SPF too. You might want to consider reapplying sunscreen every few hours, particularly if you’re outside all day and sweating. Kevin Troy, founder of Coraline skincare (coralineskincare.com), suggests for kids, use a minimum of SPF 30. He adds: “SPF 50+ is even better to ensure children’s skin is as well protected as can be.” Opt for waterproof sun cream While sunscreen is unlikely to be fully waterproof, the ones that claim they are should stay on a lot
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SPF in your make-up might not be enough If you’re applying make-up to go to a BBQ or garden party, you might be tempted to skip sunscreen – particularly if your products contain SPF. However, Troy says: “SPF make-up can potentially make people a little complacent in terms of reapplying sun protection, but it really does depend. To me, it makes more sense to apply your SPF separately and reapply if you will be spending a longer period of time in the sun.” Don’t forget eye protection Exposure to the sun can have potentially serious consequences for your eyes, including photokeratitis – which is like sunburn of the corneas. To keep children safe, why not invest in a pair of wraparound sunglasses so they stay on? Equally, if you or your child spend lots of time in the water, you could think about goggles with UV protection. Adults won’t necessarily need wraparound glasses (unless, of course, you want them!) but you might want to wear a pair of sunglasses that blocks between 99 and 100% of UVA and B.
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CASE STUDY: Medical cannabis for fibromyalgia “It has been life-changing.” Andrea came to us at LVL Health in January 2022 with psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia. She was receiving 14 different prescriptions for medication from her doctors, with up to 40 tablets a day, such as opiates and sleeping pills. She was even taking laxatives to help with constipation caused by other medication. She had chronic pain all over her body and only slept two hours a night continuously. She was forced to retire from her job at only 33 years old and spent the next six years looking for help 228 JUNE 2022
with her condition. As she says herself: “I tried so many different therapies and managed to get my arthritis under control but for fibromyalgia, there isn’t anything, no magical pill.” As part of our customised treatment plan Andrea was given access to our inhaler that delivers cartridges containing a calibrated amount of ‘whole-flower’ unprocessed cannabis daily. “To begin with I was completely knocked out but you do get used to it. Straight away my sleep was a million times better. I probably hadn’t had a proper night’s sleep since 2012. I stopped taking any sleeping pills. My pain levels have completely dropped as well.” We are thrilled at LVL Health with Andrea’s progress and her journey with us. We are very hopeful that we can provide reliable, relevant, robust and up-to-date information to legislators about pain relief. As a result, they will be able to decide whether cannabis should be licenced as an NHS medication for up to 15 million persons suffering in the UK. *Please note there is a cost associated with the clinical service of £99 joining fee and £299 per month for the cost of the medicine. If you wish to register please visit lvlhealth.co.uk/register_interest
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he Kensington Wing is the dedicated private maternity unit at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, providing women with around-the-clock clinical care, comfortable en-suite private rooms and hospitality services. Being located in the heart of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital - one of the UK’s safest hospitals - the safety and wellbeing of mother and baby are reassuringly supported at all times. The Kensington Wing is immediately located next to the hospital’s outstanding and newly expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a consultant anaesthetist remains on site at all times, 24/7, dedicated to the needs of women on the Kensington Wing. In these uncertain times, expectant parents can have additional anxieties or concerns about childbirth or going into a hospital. To ensure the safety of women and their birth partners, The Kensington Wing have important infection control procedures for staff and visitors to adhere to, but remain welcoming to your chosen birth partner for all stages of your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay. Your individual room and en-suite facilities are a haven in these times and the catering and hospitality team ensures your stay is relaxing as well as safe. On the Kensington Wing the consultant obstetricians, midwives, nurses and maternity support workers provide care as a team. And are delighted to offer both consultant-led and midwife-led maternity packages. The Kensington Wing’s highly experienced team of midwives welcome enquiries from prospective women and the opportunity to discuss midwifeled care in more detail. These ‘meet the midwife’ sessions are always a relaxed and special time to
talk and discover more without any obligation. For those women who are appropriate for midwife-led care, the team provide full support throughout your pregnancy and the midwifery team are available 24 hours seven days a week for advice or concerns throughout your pregnancy, birth and postnatal stay. The consultant-led care package allows you the choice of one of our experienced consultant obstetricians to personally guide you through your pregnancy and birth. Your consultant provides continuity and individualised expertise throughout your journey. They build a relationship with you and your partner through the antenatal period to give you confidence to birth safely with them in line with your birth preferences. They remain to support you through the postnatal period including your 6 week postnatal check. All consultants are available to meet you and your birth partner without any obligation. The Kensington Wing enquiry team are always happy to support with these arrangements and answer any questions. If you would like to talk to one of the team, call 020 3315 8616, email chelwest.kensington@nhs.net or visit our website thekensingtonwing.co.uk
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Coffee Connection coffee, you see that the individuals who drink coffee have changes in their microbiota, and you find a tendency to increase what we consider ‘good bacteria’… “We are still missing a lot of information, but globally, coffee changes the composition of certain bacteria in a good sense, in a more healthy direction.”
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t’s no secret coffee helps us kickstart the day, switching us from sleepy to alert. But do you find it kicks your digestive system into action too? If you are someone who relies on your morning brew to help you poop, you really aren’t imagining this – there’s science to back it up. A new scientific review published in the journal Nutrients, sponsored by The Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC), looked at evidence from 194 research publications on various ways coffee may affect our health – including how it stimulates the digestive process and increases good gut bacteria. We talk to the review author Astrid Nehlig Ph.D, Emeritus Research Director at the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), to find out more…
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Coffee stimulates the digestive system The review found drinking coffee is associated with colon motility – the process of food moving through the digestive tract. “It has been demonstrated for a long time that people really look for their morning coffee to give them energy, to have the feeling that they are finally awake, they can start their day,” says Nehlig. “For the digestive side, for about 60% of the population, drinking coffee in the morning helps them to defecate – it stimulates [the process].” It’s no wonder this is part of the appeal of a morning coffee for lots of people – it’s a doublewhammy boost that makes us “feel better”, as Nehlig puts it. Coffee can boost good gut bacteria The review found links with coffee consumption and changes in the microbiome – the billions of microbiota or bacteria that live in our guts. A main finding was around levels of Bifidobacteria4-8, a known ‘good bacteria’ associated with a host of health benefits. Nehlig points out that studying gut bacteria and how exactly it impacts our overall health is “complex” – because we’re talking about billions of bacteria and “the exact composition of the microbiome of each individual is different”. However, in a general sense, there’s strong emerging evidence that it plays an extremely important role in overall health and function, and there is a “real demonstrated link between gut bacteria and the brain”. Nehlig adds: “And what we do know is that if you compare individuals without coffee and with
What if you are putting sugar in your coffee? Other studies have indicated that certain things can be detrimental for our gut microbiome, including too much sugar. Does that mean adding lots of sugar to our coffee could undo any positive effects on our gut bacteria? This isn’t conclusive, says Nehlig. “It has been demonstrated that eating too much sugar is not good for your diet. But specifically for the gut microbiota, having too much sugar in your coffee and what the consequences are, in this sense, is unknown.” What if you drink too much coffee? The thing about coffee is the effects aren’t always universal, and even those of us who love our morning caffeine boosts are aware there’s a tipping point. Too much might leave us feeling jittery and anxious, for example, and can seriously hinder our sleep. Is there evidence that too much coffee might undo any positive effects for our digestive systems? “We don’t really know,” says Nehlig, explaining that this link is not something that has been studied either. “There is a general conclusion that to benefit the most from the potential positive effects of coffee on health, people should be advised to drink up to three-five cups a day, not more,” she adds. “But there is no specific indication for the digestive system.” To find out more, visit coffeeandhealth.org.
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Reducing back pain caused by gardening: 9 tips from the physios
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any people take extreme pleasure from gardening. Pottering around the garden, making it look beautiful so that you can enjoy the fruits of your labour and relax surrounded by nature may be one of your favourite pastimes. But regular weeding, digging, planting, hedge trimming and mowing can cause lower back pain. This pain can become so severe that it prevents you from getting out into the garden and doing what you love. In this article, King Edward VII Hospital physiotherapists give their top tips for reducing the risk of back pain associated with gardening. They also discuss how to manage back pain that may have been caused by working in the garden.
Top tips for preventing, reducing and managing back pain 1. Warm up thoroughly before beginning work on your garden. You might think that because gardening isn’t a sport, you don’t need to warm up. But bending, digging, pulling and lifting all require the muscles to be in full working order. The warmer the muscles, the less likely they’ll be to suffer injury. Try doing some gentle stretches just before you start gardening, and every hour or so whilst gardening if you can. They’ll also help 234 JUNE 2022
to ease any lower back pain you may have after gardening (see your doctor before exercising if your back pain is severe). 2. Have a plan that spreads the harder jobs out over time. Don’t aim to get all of the harder jobs such as digging and pruning the tops of bushes and trees all in one day. Mixing up the jobs
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also will put less strain on one particular area of the back. You could try 20 minutes of kneeling down to weed followed by 20 minutes of cutting the grass and then 20 minutes of hedge trimming. Use a timer to make sure you don’t go over. 3. Learn to lift properly. Proper lifting is essential for protecting the back in any environment. Gardening often involves lifting heavy pots or bags of soil or sand, or machinery from the shed or up a ladder. Safe lifting involves careful planning, not rushing, keeping the feet stable and crucially, bending from the knees rather than the back. 4. Always push your lawnmower properly. Push forwards in a straight line with your arms extended, and refrain from looking over to your side. Always keep the lead of an electric mower behind you. Putting it over one shoulder can help. If possible, upgrade to a lighter weight electric lawnmower rather than a heavier petrol mower or a difficult to push non-motorised one. 5. Match your tools to your job. If you’re kneeling down to do some weeding, use short handled, lightweight tools and keep them all close by so that you don’t have to overstretch to reach them. Long handled tools are ideal for reaching
“Don’t aim to get all of the harder jobs such as digging and pruning the tops of bushes and trees all in one day”
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higher up branches without using a ladder but take care not to lose your balance when looking upwards. Keep your tools sharp and free from rust too, as this will make each job much easier and less time consuming. 6. Use a knee pad. A knee pad will make weeding and digging with a small trowel easier on your knees. This in turn will make you more comfortable all over, putting less pressure on your back. A knee pad with a frame around it will assist you in getting up and down which will help your back, too. 8. Aim for raised planters. This is a long term solution, but having raised planters and beds for both plants and vegetables means less bending over to tend to them in the long run. 9. Take rest breaks. Taking regular breaks will give your spine a chance to stretch back the other way after being bent over. This will help to reduce the compression experienced by the spine when bending and lifting and can mean that you have less chance of experiencing a back injury. Always stop gardening immediately if your lower back pain, or any other pain, becomes severe. You could put yourself at risk of further damage if you continue.
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trawberries and cream for breakfast, Pimms and lemonade for refreshment and a buzz of anticipation and excitement in the air. It can only mean one thing — Wimbledon is about to begin. The oldest tennis tournament in the world, and one of the most celebrated, it continues to attract thousands of spectators and TV viewers across the globe. Unsurprisingly, playing tennis is heavy on the joints. As a high impact sport, injuries from tennis are common and many players are juggling more than one injury at any one time. Sustaining an injury from playing tennis can be incredibly frustrating, and it can happen to anyone who plays the sport – from casual weekend players to
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Wimbledon champions. King Edward VII’s Hospital’s Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Specialist, Desmond Runganga, explains the procedures that helped some of these champions them make their comeback to the sport.
ANDY MURRAY Wimbledon titles: 2 Andy’s problems became pronounced during the 2017 US Open, and he was forced to pull out due to the severity of his hip pain. Murray underwent back surgery in 2013, followed by hip surgery in 2017 and the hip resurfacing procedure this year to treat his chronic hip pain. “One of the main features of hip resurfacing
Wimbledon final as many times as has Roger Federer. He’s gone on to win eight times and he also holds the title for the most major titles won. Federer’s form has stayed remarkably resilient during his career, but all that changed in 2016 after his defeat against Djokovic in the Australian Open. He underwent knee surgery that year to repair a torn meniscus. “There are two options to repair a torn meniscus: trimming and suturing,” explains Desmond. “Trimming has a shorter recovery time, and people who undergo this procedure are generally back on their feet sooner.” is that it allows both the femoral head and neck to be retained, which are removed altogether in traditional hip replacements,” explains Desmond Runganga, King Edward VII’s Hospital’s Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Specialist. “This can provide better functional outcomes for people who expect or hope to return to high levels of physical activity, like tennis and like Murray.”
RAFAEL NADAL Wimbledon titles: 2 Rafael “Rafa” Nadal has had several years of foot and ankle problems. His style of play is one of the most physically demanding there is, and he’s had to withdraw from several tournaments due to injury throughout his career so far as a result. After withdrawing from the ATP World Tour Finals in 2018, he took the time to undergo ankle surgery to resolve a chronic issue and get himself back to the court fighting fit “For an injury like this, Nadal might have had an ankle arthroscopy. Arthroscopy, also referred to as keyhole, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which a small telescope is inserted into the ankle joint to evaluate and treat a variety of conditions. Advantages are smaller incisions, minimal soft tissue trauma, less pain, early mobilisation and quicker recovery,” says Desmond. “Realistically, patients can begin to build up their activity from two weeks after surgery, but it will probably take at least four weeks before more vigorous sporting activity are possible.”
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MORE INFORMATION If you have a sports related injury and would like to see a specialist immediately, speak to one of King Edward VII’s Hospital’s leading specialists in Sports & Exercise Medicine and Trauma & Orthopaedics. Tel: 0203 930 1392 Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm kingedwardvii.co.uk
Wimbledon titles: 7 One of tennis’ biggest stars and regarded as one of the best female tennis players of all time, Serena Williams holds seven Wimbledon titles — three of which she won defeating her sister, tennis player Venus Williams. A powerful player, Williams has battled knee problems that have lingered throughout her career and she underwent surgery to repair a partial tear in her left knee back in 2003. She has had to pull out of tournaments more recently to rehabilitate, ahead of Wimbledon. “Like Nadal, Williams had an arthroscopy procedure, but hers was on the knee. This is a minimally invasive procedure and it has a relatively short recovery time, but it is still important to rest and rehabilitate prior to undertaking any major physical activities,” Desmond stresses.
ROGER FEDERER Wimbledon titles: 8 Federer has enjoyed a glittering career so far since making his professional tennis debut at 17 years old. No other player in history has reached the JUNE 2022 237
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Inside one the first licensed medicinal cannabis cultivation facilities in the UK. Under tightly controlled indoor conditions, Celadon Pharmaceuticals’ site will initially focus on producing pharma-grade medicines for chronic pain
‘My pain levels have dropped’:
How Celadon is changing lives through medicinal cannabis
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eladon Pharmaceuticals and one of its founders James Short are used to breaking new ground. Positioned as the UK’s leading pharmaceutical company in cannabinoid-based medicines, it recently became only the second company in the sector to be allowed to IPO on the AIM market of the LSE – the first company, GW Pharma, was acquired for $7.2bn in 2021. In many ways, Celadon is following in its footsteps. Founded in 2018 after the UK government legalised medicinal cannabis, Celadon is driven by the mission of improving quality of life for patients most in need using cannabinoid-based medicines. Fast forward four years, and Celadon is already growing at its West Midlands facility having received the necessary licences from the Home Office and MHRA. At its core, Celadon has a state-of-the-art 100,000 sq ft facility with indoor, fully controlled environment hydroponic growing, and a high-tech
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lab for extraction. This differentiates Celadon from its competitors growing in greenhouses or outdoor, and enables it to produce pharmaceuticalgrade cannabis to the highest quality and consistency. Building the business and facility has not been easy – Celadon has raised £20m in the past 2 years and the facility to-date has had over £30m spent on it. But the rewards are potentially huge: at full capacity, this one facility could cultivate enough medicinal cannabis for 50,000 patients, which would equate to around £90m of revenue. And the potential market is very large – an estimated 28m people live with chronic pain in the UK, and the NHS itself believes that 8m of these have severe chronic pain that is not being treated effectively and 3m could be eligible today for a cannabinoid-based treatment. Current treatments like opioids have significant problems in terms of side-effects for patients. The cannabis plant contains cannabinoids with enormous potential therapeutic value, with CBD and THC particularly important for pain-relief. Celadon’s world-class R&D team are also leading research into newer cannabinoids (e.g. CBG, CBN, CBC). Chronic pain is Celadon’s initial focus, but other conditions with real potential are autism, inflammatory bowel syndrome, opioid reduction and certain cancers. Celadon also owns LVL Health, which has the only MHRA approved trial for chronic pain using cannabis-based medicines. The aim is to build a robust data set, to take to regulators and demonstrate safety and efficacy in order to achieve re-imbursement on the NHS. But everything Celadon does is about the patient. As Short says: “I speak to patients on a regular basis who can’t work and are in terrible pain each day, they don’t want to be addicted to opioids. Some are paying hundreds of pounds each month for medicinal cannabis; it really does work” For more information visit celadonpharma.co.uk +44(0)203 150 0252
“Celadon is driven by the mission of improving quality of life for patients most in need using cannabinoid-based medicine”
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Investing for the local community
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o celebrate its 165th anniversary, and its relocation to St John’s Wood 123-years ago in June 1899, St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is opening the doors to its £35million three-floor new wing; the largest single investment made into the organisation to date. By the end of this year (2022), the last few remaining areas will be fully open, including an expanded Urgent Care Clinic for those everyday illnesses, bumps and bruises, a suite of consulting rooms, and a brand new main reception area, waiting lounge and café. To date, the hospital has opened six stateof-the-art new theatres which feature the latest technology and surgical equipment, as well as a refreshed department for scans and tests, so should the need arise, it’s possible to get a quick and accurate diagnosis. The second floor is designed specifically for day visitors, with a layout that matches the treatment flow. As such, the welcome lobby leads to private changing rooms; and these to the treatment area, which features two spacious theatres. After treatment, people can rest and recuperate
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in one of nine ensuite rooms, and when it’s time to leave, a short walkway filled with natural light leads to a comfortable lounge where people can have a cup of tea and read the paper. The layout of the new wing has been designed to ensure the easiest and calmest journey possible
“To date, the hospital has opened six state-of-the-art new theatres”
through the hospital, with each next step only one door away. This means that anyone who visits for the day should leave feeling relaxed and energised to take on the rest of their recovery at home.
CONVENIENT GP APPOINTMENTS You can ask your GP for a referral to John & Lizzie’s. If you don’t have one, or are struggling to contact them, the hospital has its own private GP Clinic. Get in touch at 020 7432 8269 and the team will do their best to find you the earliest possible appointment with the best specialist for your needs. For anything urgent, you can get a same-day appointment with a highly experienced doctor from £100; they’ll take the time to listen to your concerns and either treat you without delay, or refer you to one of the hospital’s expert consultants. Alternatively, you can walk-in to the Urgent Care Clinic at the hospital entrance, where an initial consultation with a doctor costs £120. The hospital is also registered with all major insurers, so ask your provider to book your treatment at John & Lizzie’s, or book it in yourself and rest easy that your treatment will be covered (always double check exactly what your insurer covers before booking any appointments or treatments).
SUPPORTING ST JOHN’S HOSPICE Since its foundation in 1865, the hospital has pioneered the use of advanced nursing techniques to help those in need. Now, 165-years later, the hospital has stayed true to its purpose. As well as being one of the most advanced independent hospitals in the UK, all proceeds from treatments help fund the onsite St John’s Hospice, which provides free palliative care to over 4,500 people living with life-limiting illnesses and their families each year, across seven boroughs.
GET IN TOUCH St John & St Elizabeth Hospital 60 Grove End Road London NW8 9NH To book an appointment, call 020 7806 4000. Find out more at hje.org.uk
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Dr Catrin Bevan, The London General Practice
ever before has Menopause been talked about so much in the press and media. Leading employers Astra Zeneca, BBC, Royal Mail, COOP AND TSB are the latest organisations signing the menopause workplace pledge . As it should be, as Menopausal women 45-55 make up the largest proportion of the employed women’s workforce. It’s time to deal with the mystery and misinformation associated with this time of a women’s life. As a doctor who myself is going through the menopause, I understand the complexities and the difficulties a woman has describing the myriad of physical, mental, and emotional symptoms that can make her life a misery. Sometimes just talking to a doctor who will listen, explain, investigate if necessary and give good accurate, evidence based medical advice that covers all aspects of support and treatment can make a huge difference. I also try to ensure that other medical conditions and screening are not forgotten in the haze and brain fog of the menopause. Menopause and its treatment are variable and complex as every woman is different. One woman may have no symptoms and not want or need any form of support or treatment, whilst another may have every symptom in the book and require various treatments for different symptoms, sometimes for many months or even years. It takes time to answer questions and explain
the different forms of treatment from diet and exercise to psychological support. We also take time to discuss different medical treatment options such as homeopathic medications and the various forms of HRT. It is important to understand the pros and cons of various forms of treatments. I often describe to my patients the seven dwarves of menopause (insert picture of the seven dwarves) This not only makes them smile but also helps them appreciate they are not alone and that many other women of varying ages are suffering and experiencing similar problems. If you would like to discuss any aspects of the menopause or women’s health then please contact me at the London general practice ... I am here to help in any way.
Dr Catrin Bevan, MBBS, DRCOG, Safeguarding Lead
THE DETAILS The London General Practice 114a Harley Street, London W1G 7JL Tel: 0207 935 1000 Email: :info@ thelondongeneralpractice.com
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ess than three-quarters of women invited for cervical screening take it up. Cancer Research UK believes this is part of the reason why cervical cancer still affects over 3 000 women each year. Cervical screening is a very important test for early detection of cancer of the cervix. Early testing can help prevent the development of cancer. Women in the UK are invited between the ages of 25 to 65 years. Cervical screening (smear test) checks the health of the cervix - part of the female reproductive system and the opening to the womb from the vagina. A doctor or nurse will take a sample of cells from the cervix using a small soft brush and will be tested for a virus called high risk human papilloma virus (HR-HPV). HPV is a group of viruses. Some types can lead to cell changes in the cervix which can then lead to cancerous changes. If the HPV is negative, no further testing is needed at that time and the doctor will recommend when to schedule a repeat screening. It is unlikely you will develop cell changes or cervical cancer without having HPV.
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If HPV is found, then cytology is performed on the sample to look for abnormal cell changes. If the cells look normal, then usually a repeat HRHPV test will be recommended in 6-12 months. If abnormal cell changes are found, patients may be referred for a colposcopy. A Colposcopy is an examination where the cervix can be looked at in more detail, further samples can be taken of any abnormal areas and treatment given if necessary. Many cell changes go away on their own, but some may develop into cancer, a colposcopy helps identify which may need treatment. There is a vaccine against HPV, currently offered to girls and boys from the age of 12 on the NHS and in private clinics. If the vaccine is missed, you can speak to your doctor about getting one. The vaccine aims to prevent some types of the HPV virus. It is still recommended that you continue to have smear tests if you are vaccinated as it does not protect against all types of high risk HPV. Cervical screening should not be delayed. It is one of the best ways to protect yourself against cervical cancer.
THE DETAILS To book your screening appointment, please call now: 0207 935 1000 Or email us at: info@thelondongeneralpractice.com The London General Practice 114a Harley Street, London W1G 7JL OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK Private GP Services thelondongeneralpractice.com Occupational Health and Corporate Health Services
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Cardiac Screening Dr Sanjay Mehta, The London General Practice
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oronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common type of heart and circulatory disease, affecting individuals of various ages, often with or occasionally without specific risk factors. It occurs when the arteries that supply the heart muscle become narrowed by a build-up of atheroma, a fatty material within their walls. The pain or discomfort resulting from this narrowing is called angina and if a blockage occurs, it can lead to a heart attack. It is classically associated with being a disease exclusive to the elderly. However, younger patients can also be affected, although their symptoms are not always typical. There is also a misperception that females are protected against CHD, which along with gender variations in symptoms, can result in women having a delay in diagnosis and in less aggressive treatment strategies. Furthermore, there is an increasing awareness of sudden cardiac death in young people, often occurring unexpectedly in apparently healthy individuals. Sudden cardiac death can be associated with conditions of the heart that include arrhythmias, structural abnormalities and inherited conditions, such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy,
“Prompt identification through cardiac screening can further enable better outcomes through early intervention for CHD”
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where there is abnormal thickening of the heart muscle. Whilst it is widely known that reducing risk factors such as high blood pressure, raised cholesterol levels and smoking can all contribute to the prevention of heart disease, prompt identification through cardiac screening can further enable better outcomes through early intervention for CHD. Cardiac screening involves a consultation and physical examination with a doctor, along with blood tests and an ECG to assess the heart’s rhythm and electrical activity. Further investigations may include specialised tests, such as: Exercise ECG, which involves walking on a treadmill at increasing levels of difficulty to determine if there is adequate blood flow to the heart when the heart is stressed Echocardiogram, an ultrasound that gives a detailed view of structures of heart CT coronary angiogram for assessment of the arteries that supply blood to the heart Following cardiac screening, personalised lifestyle advice is offered initially to reduce any modifiable risk factors. Treatment can be initiated where required to alleviate symptoms and reduce the chances of progression and complications.
THE DETAILS To book your screening appointment, please call now: 0207 935 1000 Or email us at: info@thelondongeneralpractice.com The London General Practice 114a Harley Street, London W1G 7JL OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK Private GP Services thelondongeneralpractice.com Occupational Health and Corporate Health Services
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hilst most of us welcome spring with open arms, there are around 13 million Brits who dread the warmer weather due to the imminent threat of debilitating hay fever symptoms. Whilst many choose antihistamines as an effective treatment, the side effects can make day to day life challenging – drowsiness, dry mouth and blurred vision are just a few that prevent antihistamines becoming a viable long-term solution. Experts believe that the secret to preventing summer allergies and even viruses, could be nasal cleansing. The nose is one of the main places where allergens enter your body and cause problems. It filters the air you breathe but as with any filter, you need to regularly clean it. Dr Gustavo Ferrer, also known as ‘The Cough Doctor’, believes that by cleansing the nose you can boost immunity, prevent congestion, and suppress allergies before they the enter upper respiratory tract. “Studies show that sinus cleansing effectively rinses the sinuses of allergens, inhibiting their effect on the body and decreasing symptoms. Additional studies show that a saline rinse with xylitol, such as Xlear Nasal Spray, has an even greater effect to wash the nose. Irrigating the sinuses with a xylitol solution enhances the body’s
THE DETAILS Xlear Nasal Spray costs £11.99 for 45ml and is available from independent health stores and from Amazon. xlear.com
natural defences by pulling extra moisture out of swollen tissues and thinning the mucus.” Independent Pharmacist, Rita Ghelani explains “Xlear Nasal Spray can be used daily as a preventative measure to keep the nasal passages clear, and to help reduce the build-up of bacteria and viruses that can cause infections.” Rita goes onto to explain “Xlear contains natural ingredients, saline and xylitol that physically help to remove the sticky mucus that causes nasal congestion and discomfort. Studies also show that Xylitol may help to fight off bacterial growth and so prevent a blocked nose developing into chronic rhinosinusitis - inflammation of the sinuses and nasal cavities that can cause congestion or excessive runny nose.” Rita continues “I would recommend Xlear Nasal Spray to patients who are suffering from persistent nasal congestion due to allergies, have a sinus infection or as a preventative against airborne viruses.” Why Xlear Nasal Spray? • Provides relief in as little as 10 minutes • Natural – contains the natural active ingredient xylitol • Can be used daily unlike OTC nasal decongestants • No side effects like drowsiness • Suitable for children
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• Provides relief in as little as 10 minutes • Natural – contains the natural active ingredient Xylitol • Can be used daily unlike OTC nasal decongestants • No side effects like drowsiness • Suitable for children • Xlear Nasal Spray costs £11.99 for 45ml and is available from independent health stores and from Amazon
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INTERIORS SPLASH OF COLOUR As we step into Summer, Besselink & Jones have the perfect selection of bright and bold luxury lighting to transform your home. Adding both colour and character to your space, these lights will bring the perfect touch of summer indoors. besselink.com
BE A LITTLE CURIOUS Known for their eccentric twist on nature-inspired design, The Curious Department celebrates adding 2 new designs to their lampshade collection, in collaboration with Cheeky Pickle. As voted for by customers on Instagram Stories, these two fan favourite patterns, already available as velvet cushions, have now been added to the Lampshade range. Available now are Zellandine Noir and Electric Lagoon Dew. Crafted in sumptuous and richly detailed velvet with a golden metallic lining, each lampshade comes complete with fittings suitable for either Standing or Ceiling orientation, and available in two sizes. thecuriousdepartment.com
PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE Victory Colours have announced a new paint colour created especially for HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Purple Reign No. 109 is a deep, dark purple that exudes opulence and mystery, and encapsulates the majesty of our Royal Family. victorycolours.co.uk
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STYLE & SUBSTANCE Bold, reflective, and sometimes even cheeky. Artwork from Burnt Peach has options to suit every mood—and every room—in your home. burntpeach.co.uk 254 JUNE 2022
Created by sewing rescued fabric scraps onto discarded admiralty sea charts, these fresh and unique artworks are available as fine art giclee prints. There’s also a range of sumptuously soft but hard wearing faux suede cushions to bring something different to your conservatory or patio this summer. hannahwisdomtextiles.com
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5 Sofas That Will Change The Way You Live & Lounge On The Rocks Sofa by Edra
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ew moments are more sacred to the modern aesthete than the after-dinner flop — the joyous, somewhat giddy moment that comes when we finally retire from our duties for the day. And no matter what your wind-down ritual might look like, we believe there is no finer platform for indulging it than the modern designer sofa — an island of unparalleled tranquillity. And the space on which every Sunday should unfold. Here, we’ve collated seven of the finest examples; each of which promises to change the way you live and lounge.
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In the universe of Harry Potter, it’s the wand that chooses the wizard — just as for many homeowners, it’s the lounge that dictates the size of the sofa. But what if you didn’t have to be bound by the trappings of architecture? What if, instead, there was a living lounger that could go wherever it sought fit? It’s the premise on which the beautiful On The Rocks sofa was built. Thanks to a series of sumptuous islands, it’s free to move in any direction — be it throughout the centre of a room, or tracing a snug perimeter. The backrest — more of a hug than a formal element — can also be artfully moved and shaped, in service of more deep-seated lounging possibilities. In the past, some critics have gone so far as to call it a deconstructed sofa. And yet we feel that would be to rob it of the supreme craftsmanship that has gone into every module. Imbued with
GellyFoam padding, non-slip cushions and bespoke upholstery it is, instead, a soft landscape for living, that encourages you to sit, roll or snuggle as desired.
HARPER BY FLEXFORM When it comes to keeping track of the flotsam and jetsam of lounge life, some aesthetes choose to invest in a cushion basket — usually crafted from wood, rattan or the like. Other more seasoned stylists, meanwhile, know to look for a sofa that can do both. It’s from this do-it-all tradition that we find the Harper Sofa from Flexform. A design replete with sartorial details, including leather-bound armrests equipped with storage for remotes, magazines and throws. In doing away with the need for additional storage, it makes way for what really matters in the living room — a generous space in which to just be.
SORIANA SOFA BY CASSINA Soriana is a lost and found style from the early 1970s. Low-slung and cosy, its generous padding and aesthetic detailing conspires to create the kind of carefully contrived casualness once only found in Parisian apartments. “At the beginning, the workers did not understand that the leather covering was not supposed to be taut,” explains designer Tobia Scarpa. “Rather it needed to appear like a soft, creased fabric curled around this soft mass and held together by a sort of giant metal spring.” Like many of the other styles from the 70s, it sits low to ground — a welcoming gesture that allows loved ones to come together without fuss or fanfare.
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CONSETA SOFA BY COR Some sofas like to stay still, striving for iconicity over growth. The Conseta collection manages both; a statuesque silhouette that moves with the times thanks to the constant addition of new modules, armrests and cushions. Originally designed in the sixties, it was a breakthrough moment for German design house COR - a cosy milestone of sorts. Today, it can be customised from the fabric down to the filling, gaining new gravitas in each rendition, and growing or contracting over the course of its lifetime. Could your home use a stylish upgrade this season? Then why not swing by our showroom for the full seated experience where you’ll find all five of these sofas on display?
THE DETAILS Chaplins Furniture 477-507 Uxbridge Road HA5 4JS 020 8421 1779 chaplins.co.uk
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PEANUT B SOFA Is it a sofa or a compilation of cushions? When it comes to Peanut B, only time will tell. It is, however, a bonafide bestseller — the crowning jewel of the Bonaldo lounge collection and the latest sumptuous style to swan into our showroom. Its many elements mean it can be positioned in the centre of the room as an island or customised with trapezoidal shapes to help squeeze out every square inch of space in unusually shaped lounges. A true all-rounder, Peanut B promises to establish a new lexis of comfort for modern homes. One that can be loved, lived and made your own. JUNE 2022 257
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GETTING THE LIGHT RIGHT IN YOUR BATHROOM atmospheric lighting). If you take time to think about who will use the bathroom and how, you’ll be able to consider the various mixture of lighting options that will suit your requirements. 2.What would you say is the perfect mix of lighting for a bathroom? I usually suggest a mixture of task lighting, atmospheric lighting and decorative lighting to make sure your bathroom is equipped to suit a range of purposes and moods. Task lighting is great for applying makeup or shaving on dark winter mornings, as well as ensuring your bathroom is lit enough to be thoroughly cleaned. Contrastingly, atmospheric lighting helps create a sense of calm in the evening time and helps prepare the body for sleep. Decorative lighting offers a chance to choose something beautiful which you love, adding a sense of personality to your space.
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ood lighting can make all the difference in a bathroom space but is quite often an overlooked part of bathroom design. Here, we ask Jo, Senior Designer at Ripples London, for her advice on getting the light right in your bathroom. 1.What are the key things to consider when planning bathroom lighting? The key things to consider when it comes to bathroom lights are: the style and size of the fittings, how your lighting will be controlled (be it a switch, sensor or even an app on your phone) and the various layers of lighting which you might like to include (from task lighting through to
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3.Where should you start when planning bathroom lighting? A good place to start is to assess the amount of natural light available in your bathroom. Then, once the design process is underway, your bathroom designer can help suggest additional lighting options which will further enhance the room and create the atmosphere you’re hoping to achieve. At Ripples, we usually start with the task lighting as this often sits above your sanitaryware and helps to bounce light around the rest of the room. We then look to layer additional lighting sources, depending on the style and feeling the client wants to create. Visit Ripples London at 26 England’s Lane, Belsize Park, London NW3 4TG, ripplesbathrooms.com or call 020 7449 9594.
“Decorative lighting offers a chance to choose something beautiful which you love, adding a sense of personality to your space”
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Home Landing is the home of fine tea towels; a website for textile enthusiasts. Browse through our collections of printed and woven tea towels ranging from fun loving and classic cotton prints, fine printed Italian linens, rustic woven French linens, design led coloured French jacquard tea towels and classic Irish linen glass cloths. There is something for everyone.
Suppliers include: Charvet Éditions, Coucke, Emma Ball, Jaçquard Français, Michel Design Works, Tessitura Toscana Telerie, Thomas Ferguson and Ulster Weavers. Traditional French Cotton & Linen Union tea Towels – “Woven Piano Stripe” – produced by Charvet Éditions, France. Traditional and smart, these tea towels are an all time classic, left red stripes on ecru and blue stripes on ecru; for the on-trend version, outrageous orange with contrasting dark marron brown stripes. Visit our website to see more from the “Piano Stripe” collection. Starting prices, £13.75
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f you love to play with colour, and bright, beautiful surroundings sound appealing right now, the colourful cottage trend marries a free-spirited attitude with a love of the great outdoors. There are plenty of ways to get the look – and you don’t need to live in an actual cottage to channel your inner flower child and go from white to wow! “During the height of 2020, pastoral, countrystyle design aesthetics saw a surge in interest, with many people presumably looking for a way to escape the feeling of being ‘stuck’ in urban or suburban homes and environments,” observes interior designer, Celina Digby (celinadigby.co.uk). “With this, cottagecore became the top design style during the year’s summer.” Country chic and farmhouse aesthetics are seeing a comeback right now too, and Digby says this time the look has had a bit of a makeover. “While the cottagecore of lockdown saw people hero-ing neutrals and pastels – such as creams, pastel pinks and blues – 2022’s version is all about injecting bolder colours into our spaces,” explains the interiors expert. Lyndsey Roberts, homewares buyer for Joe Browns, agrees: “The colourful cottage trend is inspired by our return to the outdoors and a
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The brightest hues are where it’s at right now, says Sam Wylie-Harris.
rejuvenated appreciation for the classic English garden, something we all became very familiar with during various lockdowns.” For their latest collection, Roberts says florals undergo a fabulous makeover: “We look to the magical jewelled and vibrant colours of butterflies against the explosive colours of striking garden flowers.” “It’s all about bringing the natural beauty of the outdoors inside,” notes Roberts. “And finding ways to inject the plethora of colours within the palette of the British countryside into your home.” And the great news is, it’s easy to create a colourful home and build on the cottagecore romantic concept, such as introducing some curvaceous pieces in a brighter than usual shade. It’s not just about sticking with one set of bright shades though. There’s certainly room for an eclectic touch and mixing patterns and materials. As Rohan Blacker, founder of Pooky, puts it: “Country cottage style tends to invoke images of muted earthy tones, mix-and-match botanical printed fabrics, and spaces filled with wooden furniture.” “For those who are braver with colour and looking to create a modern version of this aesthetic, opt for accent items in primary red, blue and yellow across accessories and lighting,” suggests Blacker. “Think floral fabric lampshades paired with
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boldly bright resin bases, or a selection of patterned scatter cushions strewn across the sofa.” Along with soft furnishings, sprays of dried flowers and farmhouse dining chairs – the spindle switched up a notch with a pop of colour – think about your main background colours too. Helen Shaw, UK director of Benjamin Moore, says introducing bright colours on the walls is a quick and easy way to update and invigorate your space. “Or if you’re looking for something a bit different, why not create a colour scale for a more playful finish?” Moore asks. A colour gradient is a “great way to introduce colour in a striking, eye-catching way, brightening up your home with a striking and impactful twist”, she says. Otherwise, Shaw says to look at the areas in your home which lend themselves to detailing – not only for an instant burst of colour, but to elevate the space with creativity and a personal touch. “Updating even just a small corner of your home with a new colour can bring about the most enormous changes to not only your space, but also your mood,” says Shaw. “Perhaps colour is more important now than ever before.” Likewise, trying your hand at tablescaping to give your dining room or table setting a makeover with some simple styling tricks can be hugely rewarding. “The colourful cottage trend for tablescaping blends bold primary colours in homely and rustic table settings,” says Margo Kane, co-founder of Tableday. “It has some of the cosy earthiness and traditional feel of cottagecore, with its natural materials for placemats and charger plates, but instead of dreamy pastel napkins, candles and flower arrangements, colourful cottage has bold punchy brights,” explains Kane. To get the look, Kane says you could pair bright red gingham napkins with vibrant green foliage, 266 JUNE 2022
and quirky iron candlesticks with strawberry-red candles. Whichever side of the farmhouse fence you sit on, reinventing furnishings and laying the table is fun – and far from formal. “Colourful cottage tables are earthy, bright and much less dressed up than regencycore,” notes Kane. “And has brighter, bolder primary colours, whereas regencycore is more sophisticated, with subtle Bridgerton blues and crystal glasses.” And who wouldn’t drink to that, with tiki cocktails also trending and thoughts finally turning to sipping and dining in brighter, sunnier surroundings? Cheers to unleashing your creative side, with colourful cottage for a summer refresh!
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n 2019 Lilly Reid was a full time website developer, running a successful digital agency. Her escape from the day-to-day stress was sculpture. First discovering clay as a child playing in farmers’ fields, Lilly has been returning to ceramics since she can remember, often as a hobby and form of relaxation. After a particularly bad conference call and a lot of encouragement from her husband, Lilly decided to take the plunge and focus on creating a range of original ceramic gifts. “I had already witnessed a shift in the digital industry and then the uncertainty of a pandemic loomed. I decided to sell my business and use the proceeds to further my journey into the world of art and design… It’s been one of the best decisions I ever made.” Much of Lilly’s work takes inspiration from the golden age of British children’s illustration. Each stoneware piece is handmade, by first throwing a bowl on the potters wheel. The top of the piece is sculpted and reproduced using custom moulds. The two pieces are then married together to create one spherical form. Using bespoke oxides and pigments the piece is then painted to replicate a watercolour-like finish and finally decorated with
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hand carved botanicals. “A customer once said that my work evokes feelings of nostalgia. I have kept that as my mantra ever since.” However, Lilly is currently enhancing her range of contemporary work through a series of Signature Snakes. The whole process has been a labour of love, with the handmade decoration alone taking months to perfect. The bespoke glaze flows during kiln-firing, but its consistency is dense enough to sit in layers upon the subtle carved features. This allows Lilly to paint her forms like a canvas, giving an almost marbled and serene snakeskin finish. Today, Lilly’s commercial range of animals can be found in galleries across the UK and US, and her snakes are a popular presence within the interior design community. She is part of The Society of Designer Craftsmen and regularly exhibits her work alongside their 100+ strong membership of well-known designer-makers. Lilly’s work will be featured as part of the new Transformations exhibition at London’s Bankside Gallery, between June 15th - 26th. For more information please visit: lillyreid.com
“Lilly is currently enhancing her range of contemporary work through a series of Signature Snakes”
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eamMax are a full-service design and build home renovation team that can transform any room into a living space you will feel at home in. Their skilled craftsmen will work with you to create an environment that’s designed for functionality. From concept through design, to craftsmen renovation to the final reveal, they set out to make your home project a reflection of your personality. They guarantee to transform your home into an environment that’s right for you. No matter the size of your project, from an entire house renovation to a single room makeover, it will be a space you will fall in love with. With TeamMax your project will be set up for success.
FULL HOME REMODELLING - Your Vision, Their Expertise Have a vision of what you’d like your dream home to look like? Work with TeamMax right from the design stage and together you can make that a reality. They always work with their clients and advise them on the best and most costeffective way to achieve the look and finish they desire.
“No matter the size of your project, from an entire house renovation to a single room makeover, it will be a space you will fall in love with”
BATHROOMS - Outstanding Quality Your bathroom can be the smallest room in your house, but it’s also one of the most important. TeamMax will renovate your new bathroom according to your expectations and use highquality fixtures and finishes to transform your current bathroom and give it a completely new look.
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THE DETAILS For more information visit teammax.uk.com Or email info@teammax.uk.com
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Your Kitchen is the most frequently used room in your home. It is where you entertain guests and enjoy family meals. Think about upgrading today and see the rewards of increased utility, comfort and beauty in your kitchen. At TeamMax, they do all kinds of kitchen remodelling, from installing custom cabinets and countertops to tile work and flooring. They prioritise providing you with complete home renovation services so that your dream kitchen can become a reality. TeamMax want you to love where you live and it is their pleasure to give you the means to live in a property you can be proud of.
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The best night’s sleep
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leep really is remarkable. Sleep is the foundation of good health alongside good diet and exercise. When we sleep every organ in our body and process in our brain is enhanced by sleep. We are rewarded with a bounty of health benefits that promote our wellbeing and survival. Proactively taking steps to get a full, sound night’s sleep means your body will have the time it needs to perform the many cellular repairs, corrections and manufacture it requires. When sleeping your body: • Repairs your cells and tissues. • Replenishes your energy levels. • Recharges your immune system, protecting you from infection and disease. • Lowers your blood pressure. • Enables your brain to process your day, make key memories and assists your capacity for new learning. • Fine tunes your hormones, helping you to feel happier, less anxious and able to cope with your daily routine. • Regulates your appetite. Being well slept helps control your appetite and you are also more likely to choose the healthier option. One of the most important items you own that affects the quality of your sleep is your pillow.
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PillowPillow will help you find your perfect pillow to enable you to enjoy and benefit from a good night’s sleep every night. PillowPillow have introduced a new collection of superior, luxury pillows that you will be delighted to own. Offering a range of softness and support to meet individual needs. Their beautiful pillows are professionally hand crafted by a wonderful team who draw on a wealth of knowledge and experience. Using only the purest and highest quality down and feather, sustainably sourced from Ireland and the U.K. Prioritise your sleep for wellness and vitality. Rest your head on a PillowPillow and feel the difference. Sleep well, be well. Find your perfect pillow today, visit pillowpillow.co.uk
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Help our Planet - RE-UPHOLSTER!
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ennis Upholstery has been run by brothers Leslie and Kevin for over 35 years, they have a skilled and experienced team of Upholsterers, providing a range of services to clients in London and all the Home Counties. They specialise in Re-upholstery, as well as the creation of stunning bespoke sofas, chairs, headboards and curtains. Their Upholsterers will carefully remove the cover material, and then repair the frame, springs and stuffing, restoring it to its former glory. They can then re-cover your furniture with a new fabric. This means their reupholstery service can be a fantastic solution for homeowners and companies who want old furniture, which perhaps holds some kind of sentimental value, to match a room’s contemporary look. They can resource a huge range of premium quality materials and they also offer a free collection and delivery for clients within a 50 mile radius of their Croydon base. They can complete re-upholstery within a 7-10 day turnaround. They can also make made-to-measure loose covers for your furniture. Just as importantly, the environment is a hot
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topic nowadays, and for good reason. We are all pretty wasteful beings, and it’s becoming increasingly evident that some of our bad habits are causing irreversible damage to the planet. One of the many bad habits we’ve picked up is purchasing cheaply made, mass-produced furniture then throwing it out after getting just a few years use out of it. What a pity! The best way to combat the issue of fast furniture is by opting to re-upholster your old furniture instead. Re-upholstering is a great way to put a unique spin on an antique piece that will last you for years to come. You’re not the only being that will benefit from your reupholstered furniture; it’s also great for the environment! Hennis Upholstery undertake work from the general public, interior designers and fabric companies who use them for their furniture shoots. They have even worked for the Queen at Windsor Castle.
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FAMILY HACKS:
invest in furniture that grows with your little ones
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he thing that comes top of any family’s checklist is furniture that grows with their little ones and as family needs develop. After all, why buy a piece of furniture that can’t be used after a few weeks, let alone months? With items such as bedside sleepers, cots and changing stations having a traditionally short shelflife (and that’s not taking into account playroom furniture that becomes unloved and replaced by the new and shiny or beds that outgrow evolving needs), life can be made easier for families with a very simple change in approach; by opting for furniture that has longevity and versatility. Take nursery and kids’ bedroom furniture brand, Boori, for instance. Many of their products are godsends for families, and it’s all because they have been designed and built to last and grow with your children (whether as a baby, toddler, child or teenager). One of their products that successfully ticks
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this list is their Neat Bedside Sleeper (which we are thankful to say launched earlier this year). Bedside sleepers can only be used in the first six months of a baby’s life, which is also when it is recommended that babies sleep close by to parents until. Naturally, this means bedside sleepers become redundant for families very quickly. However, Boori’s bedside sleeper can be used as a bedside sleeper, standalone bassinet and children’s desk later on too. It’s not just nursery furniture that Boori excels in, but kids’ bedroom furniture as well. One Boori product we’re loving right now is their Natty Single Loft Bed. This bed starts life as a loft bed but can easily transform into a bunk bed or single bed with separate conversion kits. This is especially great for evolving families, or families with children that get excited by change! It’s not hard to see why over 1 million families have relied on Boori ever since they were established in Sydney in 1993! boori.com/uk
“It’s not just nursery furniture that Boori excels in, but kids’ bedroom furniture as well”
BLUE ISLE ONLINE INTERIORS STORE An eclectic mix of modern and traditional furniture, lighting and accessories. Classic, stylish furniture for Town, Coast and Country www.blueisle.co.uk Contact us on hello@blueisle.co.uk
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CROWN PAVILIONS
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ince appearing on ITV’s Love Your Garden, the British public have sought out Crown Pavilions and their unique luxury gazebos and garden rooms. With a VIP list of discerning customers, including Lord Alan Sugar and Duncan Bannatyne, Crown Pavilions is often described by those in the know as the best in the business. So what makes a Crown Pavilions garden building so special? Crown Pavilion’s CEO Luke Dejahang attributes this to what is known within the company as the Crown Marque of Excellence. “We only use the finest sustainably sourced materials and craftsmen to create what we consider to be the World’s finest garden rooms. Underpinning everything is our meticulous attention to detail and five-star customer service.”
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Luxury Gazebos – Year round alfresco cooking, dining, lounging & entertaining A luxury wooden gazebo from Crown Pavilions creates a unique space in heart of your garden where you can entertain friends, cook, serve sumptuous suppers and party long into the night. Or, if you prefer the quieter life, a blissful space where you can relax over breakfast, laze away a summer’s afternoon or simply sit back and enjoy a good book. There are 14 models to choose from, for gardens of every size and shape. They all come with dining and lounging furniture and luxurious soft furnishings as standard. The marine grade canvas side blinds offer protection and flexibility – they can be dropped down and zipped together during inclement weather and rolled them up in the sunshine. You can also customise your cushion and blind colours to taste, add heating and even upgrade with a wood-fired oven for larger models. Garden Rooms – Insulated garden offices, gyms, bars, cinemas, teenage dens and more… A Crown Pavilions insulated garden room, built to residential standards is for those seeking additional living space. However, unlike a bricks and mortar extension a garden room can be built in just a few short weeks and in many cases planning
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permission is not required. With many still working from home, garden offices are still in high demand. A Crown Pavilions luxury garden room can be used for so much more than work though. “Garden bars, cinemas and gyms are three of our most popular projects. We’re also seeing more customers ask for multifunctional space”, adds Luke Dejahang. The use of traditional timber building methods sets Crown Pavilions apart. Their buildings are built on site with 6’x2’ and 4’x2’ timber studs, joists and structural steels where necessary. The company also holds a TRADA certification from the Timber Research and Development Association which means everything is compliant and correct – from the timber sizing, insulation and joist spacing through to ventilation, fixtures and fittings. The result is a residential grade living space on par with the rest of your home. To find our more and view their latest offers visit the Crown Pavilions website and download their brochures crownpavilions.com
An exclusive collection of hand-crafted home accessories, designed in the UK and made by both artisans in India and craftsmen in the UK. Our gathered linen lampshades and cushions are woven and printed by hand, using the finest materials and traditional techniques. Our hand-carved lamps and furniture are made by master craftsmen using solid wood. All of our products are sustainable and ethically sourced.
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KITCHENS READY STEADY COOK Another elegant and bestselling over a metre Lacanche range cooker. A useful combination of oven sizes and types and the extensive hob top make the Citeaux a very popular range cooker. quinceandcook.co.uk
WE LOVE UNDERSTATED LUXURY A velvet smooth painted shaker, finished in a choice of 28 beautiful colours. A traditional painted shaker kitchen that delivers understated luxury. Soft and smooth to the touch yet durable and hardy to stand up to everyday life. Accessorising this kitchen with mantle shelves or wine and plate racks creates a traditional room, or include square end posts for a more modern influence. lochannakitchens.co.uk
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FINISHING TOUCH Looking for a premium kettle that’s striking in appearance and built to last? Then you’ll love the Structure collection. In statement black, classic white, and stylish grey, the Structure collection suits every home. And, with the choice between a 2-Slice or 4-Slice Toaster, you can accessorise your home with the perfect appliances for you. uk.russellhobbs.com 282 JUNE 2022
To commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a distinguished collection of hand cut crystal engraved with a special Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Crest has been created by Royal Scot Crystal. shop.westminster-abbey.org
Sophie has designed beautiful tea towels and a fine bone china mug to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, which marks the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth. sophieallport.com
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New kitchen tiles & flooring ideas from Hyperion Tiles O ur new Ca’ Pietra Cabana Porcelain Sicily tiles collection features an eclectic bespoke design, which you can use indoors, on floors and walls, and even the garden. Pictured here in a bespoke Shaker-style kitchen, this design costs £43.20 for 15 tiles (0.6 sq m) from Hyperion Tiles Independent tiles specialist Hyperion Tiles has launched a new designer patterned tile for homeowners, interior designers and decorators for a decorative finish indoors and out. The ultradurable, striking Cabana Porcelain Sicily tiles join their comprehensive Ca’ Pietra tiles collections, which you can use in a variety of settings, such as a designer kitchen, on walls and/or floors. Richard Skeoch, director at Hyperion Tiles, explains: “Our new Cabana Porcelain Sicily tiles feature striking colours in a vivid pattern, which pays homage to flooring you may find in traditional Caribbean buildings. This is an uplifting design, which embraces the essence of a luxury holiday in the sun, so why not use this to create a style statement in an interiors or garden project in a residential or commercial setting?”
“Independent tiles specialist Hyperion Tiles has launched a new designer patterned tile for homeowners, interior designers and decorators for a decorative finish indoors and out” Our tiles, which range from porcelain and terracotta to natural stone, are particularly suitable for kitchen flooring. These have common attributes, which include their ability to withstand wear and tear, moisture (some tiles, such as natural stone, need to be sealed) and they will last for years to come. Hyperion Tiles is a leading supplier, which is renowned for our design-driven portfolio of porcelain, stone and mosaic statement wall and floor tiles, and engineered wood flooring. Check out our new blog here for more information on kitchen flooring. hyperiontiles.co.uk 284 JUNE 2022
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Stunning new Kitchens for 2022
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ounded over 10 years ago, West London Kitchens supply high quality German, Italian and traditional handmade English bespoke kitchens at family friendly prices. Real kitchens for real families. All their kitchens are designed bespoke for each client, offering great flexibility in style, finish and colour and delivered ready built which cuts down dramatically on the time and mess of installation. West London Kitchens have a studio showroom with easy local parking, where you can view all the door ranges together with worktop, splashback and lighting samples. The 2022 range offers dozens of colours and styles together with all the modern developments in kitchen design, including reduced plinth heights and the TIP-ON touch opening system. They can now also offer specialised utility room furniture providing a myriad of clever storage solutions. Much of their business comes via word-ofmouth recommendations from happy clients, and their builders, architects and interior designers. West London Kitchens are proud of our reputation and their customer service is second to none. Whether you are planning major building work or just looking to upgrade your old kitchen, get in touch for a free consultation.
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New for 2022 - Schuller and Next Line Kitchens • 845 and 875 high base units – more storage and less plinth • The Colour Concept 14 different doors available in 27 different colours in a Matt or Satin finish • Black interior carcase colours • Walk in larder units • Bespoke utility rooms • Bedroom and living room furniture • Anti-fingerprint finishes Need Bedroom furniture visit West London Bedrooms, for all your bedroom storage requirements. They provide sumptuous Italian bespoke furniture in a variety of different styles with all the space saving and easy access extras you might require.
THE DETAILS West London Kitchens info@westlondonkitchens.com 020 8741 1981 westlondonkitchens.com
Real kitchens for real families
We supply high quality German, Italian and traditional handmade English bespoke kitchens at family-friendly prices. Our 2022 range offers all the modern developments in kitchen design, including reduced plinth heights and the TIP-ON touch opening system, together with specialised utility room furniture providing a myriad of clever storage solutions. Much of our business comes via word-of-mouth recommendations from happy clients. We’re proud of our reputation and our customer service is second to none, for which we were awarded the Best of Houzz Client Satisfaction Award. New for 2022 even more storage with our 875mm taller base units 020 8741 1981 | info@westlondonkitchens.com | www.westlondonkitchens.com
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PRONORM KITCHEN DESIGN
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ronorm Kitchen Design is an exclusive supplier of luxury kitchens based in Chiswick, in our brand new showroom on the Chiswick High Street. We offer exceptional design, flexibility and service to create bespoke kitchens to suit any space. Whether you are looking for a comfortable, laid-back family space or a modern open-plan kitchen that’s perfect for entertaining, we will design a unique solution for you. We know that your kitchen is the heart of your home; it’s the place where everybody comes together, and so we make it our business to deliver quality kitchens that are built to last. We bring over 25 years of kitchen design and installation experience to the table and love what we do. Nothing is more rewarding than taking a space and transforming it into a beautiful kitchen that will give you years of enjoyment in your home. We are an independent business, so you are assured of a one-on-one service – you get to know us, and we get to know you and your project inside out. When making such an important investment in the home, it’s crucial to know who you are talking to every time in order to create a relationship that will give you tremendous peace of mind.
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We are an exclusive supplier of Pronorm kitchens, a brand we trust implicitly for its innovative contemporary designs, seamless engineering and impeccable quality. We’re constantly impressed with their ability to stay abreast of interior trends, and love the combination of styles, colours and textures they use. Using this stunning furniture combined with our design experience, we can transform your space whether it’s large, small or awkwardly shaped. We make your journey to a new kitchen simple, and it starts with a no-pressure discovery meeting to discuss your ideas and aspirations. So whether you are looking to replace your kitchen, renovating, upsizing or downsizing, get in touch with us to get started. pronormkitchendesign.co.uk 540 Chiswick High Road, London W4 5RG 020 3603 2898
“We bring over 25 years of kitchen design and installation experience to the table and love what we do”
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ANGELA REED:
Reinventing the Heritage Brand relations and media expert. “While we have been in business for 140 years, we have had to adapt with the times, and never more so than during the pandemic,” said David Reed. “We realised we would need to start competing on a much larger scale nationally and so relaunched an evolved brand, relaunched our website and invested in our online team to competitively enter the online market.” Kate added: “What we have always, and will always, be keen to offer is our customer service. There is always someone at the end of the phone in the shop and by email through the social channels. As we grow, we have worked really hard to ensure that that family feeling and high-quality service never suffers. It is really core to everything we stand for.” angelareed.co.uk
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amily businesses with more than a century in their trade are not readily associated with innovation and adaptation but Angela Reed is bucking
the trend. The Reed family from the Essex market town of Saffron Walden have sold quality furniture and homeware for 140 years but the pandemic gave them an unexpected opportunity to rethink their offering – and they have emerged much stronger as a result. Set across five floors and 13 showrooms, it has long been a fixture in Saffron Walden; a destination shop for locals and those from further afield. But under the management of the latest members of the family to take the helm, David Reed and his wife Kate, the store is moving into an exciting new phase while managing to retain every ounce of its authenticity and charm. David and Kate met while working in professional rugby at Bath – David a highlyrespected performance analyst; Kate a public
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“The Reed family from the Essex market town of Saffron Walden have sold quality furniture and homeware for 140 years”
Carmen Rieger was born in Romania and has been living in Austria for almost 20 years. A graduate of the Faculty of Industrial Design she has worked for many years as a furniture designer. Since 2018 she has experienced a whole new style inspired by the organic forms that fluids create in their movement. She called this new style “Fluidism”. Instagram: irisfluidrainbow Website: www.irisfluidism.com email address: irisfluidism@yahoo.com
“JIM MORRISON” acrylic on canvas 100x80cm (2022)
ARTIST: CAROLINE SLATER www.carofineart.co.uk @carofineart (Instagram)
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