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LIFE MAGAZINES Claridge’s often referred to as the ‘annexe of Buckingham Palace’, has searched through its distinguished archives to unveil some of its most memorable royal moments and treasures for the very first time. With a particular focus on the majestic Coronation activities of 1953, items include rarely seen footage of Queen Elizabeth attending a Coronation gowns fashion show at the hotel in her accession year and Claridge’s Coronation Day menus, cocktail cards and memorabilia. With a history as rich as it is long, Royal Ascot sits proudly as the jewel in the crown of horse racing. Five days of unparalleled racing, high fashion, fine dining and pageantry, the Royal Meeting is renowned across the globe and creates an unforgettable experience in a unique setting. Underpinned with a rich and deep-rooted heritage, it has not only survived the rigours of time, but it has thrived. The Berkeley’s Prêt-à-Portea celebrates the Platinum Jubilee of the ultimate fashionista serving up three special creations, each representing one of Her Majesty’s most iconic fashion signatures. The Jockey Club has announced details of how Epsom Downs Racecourse will celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s contribution to horseracing on Cazoo Derby Day, which forms part of the official Platinum Jubilee celebrations on Saturday 4th June.

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Chelsea Fringe Festival returns for its 11th year of grassroots gardening From 21st – 29th May 2022

he Chelsea Fringe – the alternative garden festival and established highlight of the horticultural calendar, has announced the dates for its 11th year, with a nine-day festival. After two years of events mainly taking place online, the Fringe returns with the realistic hope of more communal, ‘real-world’ projects in 2022, and celebrating a huge range of horticultural and garden-themed events. Registration is now open for participants in the festival, which operates on an ‘open- access’ basis. This means that anything and anyone can join in, providing their event is ‘on-topic, legal and interesting’. The past decade has seen over 1,000 events held in more than 20 countries, encompassing everything from celebrations in community gardens, to themed workshops, walks, performances and art installations. The Fringe continues on a not-for-profit basis and is led by volunteers with most events in the festival free to attend. Contributors and venues to date have included community gardening groups, public parks, artists, poets, chefs, galleries, schools, and major institutions such as Kew, the Inner Temple, the

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Natural History Museum and Covent Garden Flower Market, among many others. Despite its name, the festival reaches well beyond Chelsea; not just to every quarter of London, but also to the far corners of the UK and around the world. Events will begin to appear on the Fringe website from February, while registration remains open right up until the very last day of the festival. Potential event organisers are encouraged to make contact as soon as possible in order to make the most of the promotional potential that taking part brings. The Chelsea Fringe is a community interest company (CIC) founded by Festival Director Tim Richardson in 2011. All progress to date has been achieved by a team of dedicated volunteers donating their time. The Chelsea Fringe is entirely independent of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, though acts with its support. The Chelsea Fringe is now inviting individuals and organisations, first-timers and Fringe veterans, to contact them at info@chelseafringe.com outlining what they propose to offer as part of the 2022 festival programme. chelseafringe.com

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Modern British and 20th Century Art lighting up Bellmans this May

ellmans’ Modern British and 20th Century Art sale, 10 May, includes some superb examples of works by a number of seminal artists and features three paintings by Mary Fedden from the 1980s; the large-scale Purple Table (1987) estimated at £10,000-15,000, thought to be set in Spain, Nasturtiums (1980) £3000-5000 and a collage, Window in France (1986) £2000-3000. These are accompanied by her husband, Julian Trevelyan’s Richmond Bridge £3000-5000 (1988) after Tissot. Other highlights include a fine studio interior with a model by Ken Howard (£7000-10000), a folio of drawings by Augustus John (£1000-1500), and rare pieces of British surrealism by John Rowland Barker, Danforth Anchor and Shackle, and Bird and Boat, Chichester Harbour (£500-700 each), as well as a charming pen and ink drawing, Wheelmen by celebrated artist and illustrator E.H. Shepard (£500-700). Further highlights include works by Andre Derain, Samuel John Lamorna Birch, Harold Harvey and Sir Jacob Epstein along with a wonderful private collection of paintings by Francis Wynne Thomas, and an array of prints by Eric Ravilious, Stanley William Hayter, Francis Bacon, Eduardo Paolozzi, John Piper, R.B. Kitaj, Graham Sutherland and Sir William Nicholson, as well as a ceramic by Grayson Perry. The sale also features property from the collection of horror author Darren Shan; a large-scale neon installation Pole Dancers (2005) estimated at £10000-15000, by ‘The Master of Glow’, Chris Bracey whose neon signs lit up Soho throughout the 1970s and went on to feature in seminal films such as Blade Runner and

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Eyes Wide Shut, as well as a monumental neon thunderbolt for the V&A’s 2013 Bowie exhibition; an exceptional example of British Futurist Karl Hagedorn’s work, The Big Wheel (£3000-5000); prominent contemporary artist Valery Koshlykov’s Aqueduct £10000-15000’; Romance - honey it is time we leave (£3000-5000) by Irish artist Graham Knuttel, whose relatives include actor Cary Grant and artist Thomas Cooper Gotch; Snow from the Past (£3000-5000) a poignant work by Boris Sveshnikov who was arrested by the KGB in 1946 whilst still at art college, falsely-accused of being part of a plot to assassinate Stalin and sent to a Siberian labour camp, where he managed to acquire artistic materials and continue to paint and draw in spite of the extreme conditions. The collection also contains numerous examples of contemporary, graphic and Pop art by international names such as Philippe Bertho, Erik Jones and three sculptures by Alexandre Nicolas, Superfoetus, Batfoetus and Vaderfoetus. Bellmans’ regular auctions continue to see exceptional results and increasing numbers of registrations, indicating the strength and competitiveness of the current market, making it the perfect time to sell. Bellmans are actively welcoming consignments and offer complimentary valuations at both their West Sussex and Mayfair locations. Visit Bellmans’ website to find out more, subscribe to regular auction alerts or to browse and bid online at your leisure. *Subject to Buyers Premium @ 22% + vat Bid free online with Bellmans Live bellmans.co.uk

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McLaren Automotive

unveils the McLaren Artura Art Car in collaboration with British artist Nat Bowen

cLaren Automotive, the British creator of luxury, high-performance supercars, has revealed the McLaren Artura Art Car - created as a regional collaboration with Nat Bowen, a leading British abstract artist known for her vibrant, colourful pieces. The unique supercar featuring the artist signature artwork took centre stage in her long-anticipated exhibition taking place at the ME Dubai hotel between 24 February and 31 March. The creative study explores the use of Chromology, representing the psychology behind colour, as well as themes of ‘Art’ and ‘Future’, which have inspired the name of the brand’s first high-performance hybrid. The exterior of the car features translucent resin pigments, which adapt to the light, reflecting and absorbing the surroundings and resulting in the work becoming a part of the space it inhabits. Mohamed Fawzi, Market Director – Middle East & Africa, McLaren Automotive : “We are delighted to have collaborated with Nat Bowen to showcase the all-new McLaren Artura featuring her signature multi-layered artwork in the iconic surroundings of the ME Dubai. The exhibition received phenomenal reception from the attending

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“It has been an honour to work with McLaren Automotive on this exciting concept”

guests and allowed us to successfully engage with the extremely passionate art community in Dubai and the rest of the Middle East region.” Nat Bowen: “It has been an honour to work with McLaren Automotive on this exciting concept and display it as part of my first solo exhibition in Dubai. My goal was to provide a truly immersive experience and transport the visitors into a meditative state away from everyday distraction, as well as allow them to further explore and develop their relationship with colour” All-new from the ground-up, the McLaren Artura marks the beginning of the next chapter for the pioneering company and a new era in the world of supercar technology and performance. Underpinned by the McLaren philosophy of super-lightweight engineering, the Artura is a distillation of every attribute inherent in a McLaren, combined with faster throttle response, lower emissions and ability to run in pure EV mode, thanks to its ground-breaking electrified powertrain. For more information on the award-winning range of McLaren supercars, please visit: cars. mclaren.com.

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MICHAEL SOLE My art and the effect of the Pandemic

aving finished a three year degree from Wimbledon College of Art in Fine Art Painting, I stayed living in London for a further three years before moving to Poole in Dorset. I have built up an impressive following in the Capital due to exhibiting my paintings in all the Affordable Art Fairs and selling privately throughout the city. I’ve held my own pop-up shops in Clapham Common, Pall Mall and Notting Hill. I often bring a body of work to London to show interested clients. I explore the natural world around me. I see painting as an intuitive process and I often spend months at a time observing my choice of subject matter before painting in order to bring the atmosphere of the landscape back into the studio and on to my canvases.. Nature is fascinating to me, especially in extreme circumstances, such as storms. I am particularly fascinated by the sea, and how it offers such an interesting base for experimentation with painting and paints. In painting I feel very strongly that energy must be met with energy. By this I mean big seas and a powerful subject matter benefits from energetic, physical and confident painting, which usually includes allowing the paint to have its own way without using a brush. Dripping, pouring, throwing, lifting, shaking and so on, all

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add to these involuntary effects. Through these processes and techniques I hope to capture the power and atmosphere of the environment that I have placed myself into. I paint what gets my heart beating fast as I know that way, I will put my all into it! Windy, rainy, stormy days, and movement in nature, strong colour contrasts in the sky and in the sea; I quite often pick the subjects that I know my materials and processes complement. When I start painting, I become as inspired by the materials and processes as I do from the subject itself. To get inspiration, I head to remote areas and walk for sometimes weeks at a time with my bivvy bag and fishing gear to live amongst nature and to have access to all the changing colours. My paintings start out rather preplanned, but then they constantly change. With the techniques I use, it is very rare for a painting to end the way it started. I make all my stretchers myself and then think of an image for that specific canvas, whether it be from a selection of photos or a sketch or both. Then I start painting, and because a lot of my process is to leave the paint to paint the canvas itself with me just adding energy, colour and different types of paint, I never know what it will end up looking like. I paint with a method that I call ‘Involuntarylism’, in which my knowledge and past experiences emerges through an instinctive approach to the application of materials. Involuntarylism is subject to me ‘puppeteering’ the paint, that is, using gravity and learned knowledge of the materials and past experiences to create the painting. The artist’s involvement is purely to manipulate the paint, canvas, colours and consistencies so as to exaggerate as strongly as possible the resulting organic textures and marks. This method arose purely because of enjoyment, surprise and a sense of risk that I am cursed with! I love watching all the materials start eating at each other, being repelled by each other. There are always great surprises, and I am often mesmerised watching the paint do its thing. I have been painting with gold leaf recently. I spend hours layering the gold leaf up on a giant canvas; over 200 leaves. Then I mix all the paints I need and within 20 minutes of energetic throwing, splashing and manipulating it over the top I know whether its success or failure. If I mix the paints wrongly, then the gold leaf will disappear forever and I

“To get inspiration, I head to remote areas and walk for sometimes weeks at a time”

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would have to start again. The paint that I throw over the top is meant to separate, showing the gold leaf below. That’s probably the best feeling I get when I paint, a scenario like this going right and then I just stare. A huge risk paying off – great feeling!’ The gold leaf works well in contrast to the white acrylic making it look dark when the gold shines. Using this technique, some of my paintings take weeks, some days and others a year. It’s all to do with whether I am happy with it or not. I use oils as my main painting medium, but added to this, I use acrylic paints and have been known to use bitumen in some of my paintings. Brushes are just a tool for me to mix the paint. I quite often get frustrated looking for a big brush, so I sometimes use my studio broom to paint with too. I love the Impressionists and van Gogh, I also love Picasso’s work, Gustav Klimt, and when I was younger, Kurt Jackson. It wasn’t so much for the appearance of their work or that I wanted mine to look like theirs, it was just a feeling I got from looking at their stuff that made me want to make too, but in my own way. Just like music does to me now, I’m inspired by someone doing something creative and succeeding. I rarely take commissions. If I don’t have the urge to paint something, then I don’t really want to paint it as it probably won’t be any good anyway as there is no passion behind it. If someone were to just give me a size of canvas to work to and an example of one of my recent paintings l would be happy to accept the commission. My work does get exhibited a lot. It gets taken to major art fairs around the world including Hong Kong and Singapore and to London too. Unfortunately the pandemic did put an end to all my exhibitions around the world. It forced gallery doors to close which in turn pushed art lovers to contact the artists directly. Through Instagram a generous scheme called Artist Support Pledge was set up in support of artists and makers. The concept was a simple one. Post images of your work on Instagram to sell for no more than £200 for anyone to buy. Every time the artist reaches £1000 worth of sales they pledge to buy another artists work for £200 and so on. Over 20 million pounds exchanged hands during the pandemic and still counting. It was a huge success and a real boost to artists everywhere, not just on a financial level but on a moral level showing that there was huge support for the arts during this trying time. 4 8 M AY 2 0 2 2

THE DETAILS For a recent catalogue of available work please email michaelsole@hotmail.co.uk. Social: @michaelsoleart Mobile: 07581438866 Website: michaelsole.co.uk

Moreover, the pandemic was a time of vast productivity for me. Almost all of life’s normal distractions weren’t available so for the first time in a long while I was able to make without interruptions and more importantly to be able to think about my practice non-stop throughout this period. My practice was able to evolve and develop more rapidly and I was happy with the direction it was taking. I was painting my local beaches, the Sandbanks sunsets and the fabulous maritime pines that are scattered around our area which were such a short walk away from my front door. All the inspiration I needed was on my doorstep which was handy as we couldn’t go far. However, there is no worse a feeling as producing what you view as your best work to date for it not to get seen. So my first objective, after the inspiration had warn off, was to get my paintings seen. The idea was to rent my own shop somewhere for a Pop-up exhibition. I managed to secure a space on Westover Road in Bournemouth which saw over a thousand people come and have a look at my paintings during the three month period I was the proprietor. The Lockdowns have been a real struggle for the arts sector and with this exhibition I wanted to not only show off my work but perhaps give hope and a bit of inspiration to other artists wanting to get their work seen. The time is right to get in touch with local shop owners/estate agents and ask for short term rentals to bring a bit of creativity, colour and optimism to our high streets as they are starting to look a little sparse and uninspiring.

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Spring kicks off with the return of

The Eccleston Yards Market,

BELGRAVIA Every Sunday from 11am-5pm until 1st June

ne of London’s best-kept secrets, The Eccleston Yards Market, has made a return to Belgravia’s stunning outdoor courtyard for Spring. Visitors can enjoy live music performances and discover a range of independent and artisan traders, including an array of beautifully painted ceramics, handwoven textiles and crafted accessories, jewellery and candles. Vendors at the Eccleston Yards Market will vary week to week, with traders announced on Instagram. Only a stone’s throw from Victoria station, Eccleston Yards is a stunning, urban oasis in the heart of Belgravia – known as the neighbourhood’s wellness and fitness hub and a haven for foodies and creatives alike. Staying true to the ethos of the courtyard. Eccleston Yards is home to many of Belgravia’s leading al-fresco eateries including American inspired café, Morena, known for their amazingly Instagrammable brunch dishes, and Jones Family Kitchen, serving some of the best steaks in London. In addition, visitors can stop off at the recently opened Biscuiteers for delicious biscuits

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and sweet treats - the perfect spots to refuel between stalls. Plan your day with some al fresco dining, scroll down for courtyard restaurants or explore wider Belgravia with Elizabeth Street & Pimlico Road only a few minutes walk away. While browsing the market’s offering, Londoners can enjoy a melodic backdrop of live music from up-and-coming indie, pop and country musicians - a beautiful setting for a day out with friends or family alike. To find out more about the Eccleston Yards Market visit belgravialdn.com Follow on @ecclestonyardsmarket and @belgravia_ldn on Instagram for news and updates on traders each week

ABOUT BELGRAVIA Distinguished and truly unique, Belgravia is a delightful place to shop, socialise, and explore. Just a 5 minute stroll from Sloane Square and Victoria stations, Belgravia is home to a number of hero fashion, beauty, home, food and wellness retailers and destinations situated on Elizabeth Street, Motcomb Street, Eccleston Yards and Pimlico Road. It’s smart, contemporary and yet celebratory of heritage, playful yet chic.

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The Queen’s Jockeys To Form Guard Of Honour On

Cazoo Derby Day To Mark Platinum Jubilee Weekend 2022 Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd June 2022

79 year old four-time Derby winner Willie Carson, who also rode The Queen’s Oaks winner Dunfermline in 1977, and John Reid, who won The Derby in 1992. Current riders joining the lineup will include Frankie Dettori and Ryan Moore, both of whom have won The Derby twice, and another of The Queen’s regular jockeys, Hayley Turner. Another who is looking forward to this year’s

he Jockey Club has announced details of how Epsom Downs Racecourse will celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s contribution to horseracing on Cazoo Derby Day, which forms part of the official Platinum Jubilee celebrations on Saturday 4th June. A guard of honour will be formed on the track by 40 retired and current jockeys to have ridden for Her Majesty, dressed in the monarch’s famous purple and gold silks, to greet her arrival. The welcoming party of jockeys will include

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Cazoo Derby and a potential Royal runner in the race is legendary broadcaster Brough Scott, who has presented The Derby on TV more than 20 times and remains part of ITV Racing’s coverage team, said: “The thought of The Queen winning The Derby this year, of all the fairy-tale stories, that would be beyond it. It’s a wonderful thought.” To recognise Her Majesty’s contribution to horseracing and her long association with The Derby, The Queen’s Stand at Epsom Downs Racecourse will also be permanently renamed as The Queen Elizabeth II Stand on Thursday 2nd June, two days before the 243rd running of The Cazoo Derby. On the same evening, a Community Beacon immediately adjacent to the racecourse, will be lit on Thursday evening at 9.45pm. There will be food, drink and entertainment, before people make their way to the Beacon lighting to finish the evening. Phil White, London Regional Director at The Jockey Club, said: “We are absolutely delighted that this year’s Cazoo Derby will be a part of the official Platinum Jubilee celebrations, and excited that The Queen intends to be with us on the day, and to mark her arrival at the racecourse we will form a guard of honour of around 40 retired and current jockeys all dressed in Her Majesty’s silks. We’re also inviting members of the local community and some local charities to support the guard of honour as flag bearers. “Derby Day always has that spectacular carnival atmosphere and we’re looking forward to a display from the Red Devils and a military band’s

“To recognise Her Majesty’s contribution to horseracing and her long association with The Derby, The Queen’s Stand at Epsom Downs Racecourse will also be permanently renamed as The Queen Elizabeth II Stand”

performance of the National Anthem which will all add to a wonderful occasion.” The two-day Cazoo Derby starts on Friday 3rd June with the running of the Cazoo Oaks, followed by Derby Day itself 24 hours later – an event which forms part of the official weekend of Platinum Jubilee celebrations. A maximum capacity crowd in the ticketed enclosures at the racecourse of more than 35,000 people is expected, with tens of thousands more expected to take their place in the free enclosures on what is known locally as The Hill. Epsom Downs Racecourse has also announced the Jubilee Family Festival, which will feature a main stage on The Hill and activities for various ages to enjoy. As part of the Family Festival zone, there will be an adjacent area with lots of racing charities showcasing what racing does so well. There are a number of charities being represented from a racing point of view, so it’ll be a nice showcase on a special weekend to show all the good work that takes place in the industry. “You can buy a ticket in one of our paid enclosures to guarantee your spot, or you can walk onto The Hill free of charge and be here in person to help celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. I think it’s a unique opportunity to be part of what promises to be something truly special.” For further information and to purchase tickets visit thejockeyclub.co.uk/Epsom

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London’s newest independent cinema

THE GARDEN CINEMA Opens its doors in Covent Garden

“Being truly independent, they show films that meet a basic criteria – that they are films worth seeing”

Forthcoming screenings include: Celebrating Marlon Brando Until 14 May Includes The Godfather, A Screencar Named Desire, The Wild One and Julius Caesar Musical Fridays Until 26 August Includes Amazing Grace and Singin’ in the Rain The Golden Age of French Cinema From 7 April – 15 May Celebrating Sidney Poitier From 29 April – 15 May

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ocated in Parker Street, Covent Garden, the cinema has two screens: one with 76 seats, the other with 40. A third screen with 60 seats will be added next year. They show both new releases and seasons of classic and lesser-known older films, the emphasis being on independent and foreign-language films from around the world which deserve to be seen by audiences in London. Ken Loach and Mike Leigh both wrote letters of support to help the cinema secure a licence. Being truly independent, they show films that meet a basic criteria – that they are films worth seeing. Michael Chambers created the cinema after selling his business, the legal ranking publishers, Chambers and Partners, in 2018. He now intends his cinema to be run with a clear purpose in mind: Films that are ‘true’ in the fullest sense of

the word – true to our human nature, true to our human experience in all its shades both light and dark. The cinema is not intended to be another luxury cinema but instead an accessible place for film-lovers to meet, enjoy and discuss film. It has accessible ticket pricing with members ticket prices at £10 and a range of healthy organic snacks with no plastic containers. With a spacious bar area for meetings and events, The Garden Cinema will become an attractive venue for all those sincerely interested in film.

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SANDPOLO

Sporting and social par excellence on the English Riviera 8-9 July 2022

or the players, supporters, entertainers and sponsors – the Sandbanks polo weekend is the place to see and be seen. The serial blue flag beach that separates the metropolis of Poole & Bournemouth with the dramatic Jurassic coast is home to the British Beach Polo Championships, otherwise known as Sandpolo. Each year in July the crowds are enthused over upping their glamour game in ‘summer beach elegant’, polo players eager to battle with their steeds to score the winning goal and so too do the brands look for unique opportunities to have a share of the audience’s affections and be part of the raft of publicity that accompanies an event of this standing.

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Polo, is inextricably linked to being an excuse to drink champagne and Moet Chandon is, for the 6th year, the event’s nectar of choice. The wonderfully blush, Whispering Angel, another Moet Hennessy brand, will be back in July to quench thirst and to try and retain the Sandpolo trophy. Then there’s Sunseeker, a natural partner of Sandpolo and who have been involved since 2008. The event’s Director Johnny Wheeler as good as asked their permission to stage the inaugural event in Poole, the home to Sunseeker. This year Land Rover and MOKE will provide the four-wheel horsepower at Sandbanks through the Hendy Group. Land Rover has an obvious synergy and has supported polo and equine

events worldwide for many years. A newcomer to the event is the next generation MOKE with Sandpolo proving an ideal backdrop to showcase the fun filled, eccentric car which was relaunched in Poole in 2020. U.S. Polo Assn. will be returning as the event’s apparel partner. U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), is known for its authentic heritage, sport-inspired and classic Americana style. The brand offers apparel and accessories for men, women and in over 180 countries worldwide. Sandpolo is sold out year on year. Why? The event has to be a great all-round experience and people need to know about it. Tribeca Events

and Sam Lopez PR are Sandpolo’s established marketing and PR partners. A long-standing relationship with Fish Media Group ensures ‘reach’ into the home counties and beyond. It’s Sandbanks Life edition reflects many aspects of the event – quality, healthy, fun loving, luxurious but understated. Getting the word out is a team effort. The various sponsors are proud of their involvement and encourage their audience and spectators to share their enthusiasm through social media channels. Good news travels fast. The pressure is on Sandpolo to deliver an original, vibrant, social and sporting treat to remember year on year. sandpolo.com M AY 2 0 2 2 5 7

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Royal Ascot 14-18 June 2022

ith a history as rich as it is long, Royal Ascot sits proudly as the jewel in the crown of horse racing. Five days of unparalleled racing, high fashion, fine dining and pageantry, the Royal Meeting is renowned across the globe and creates an unforgettable experience in a unique setting. Underpinned with a rich and deep-rooted heritage, it has not only survived the rigours of time, but it has thrived. Royal Ascot is Britain’s most valuable race meeting, attracting many of the world’s finest racehorses. It is an experience shaped by the iconic moments that punctuate each day. Whether it’s the arrival of the Royal Procession at 2pm sharp, six world-class races throughout the afternoon or the communal singing around Ascot’s bandstand early evening, each day is an unforgettable whirlwind of excitement and colour. Though there are several nuanced variations that differentiate one day from the next, each shares the same magnificent atmosphere and sense of occasion, each is unmistakably Ascot. An experience meant to be shared, Royal Ascot is the perfect occasion for socialising. The Royal Meeting hosts a choice of four separate enclosures, 5 8 M AY 2 0 2 2

each with its own ambiance and energy and has plenty to offer in terms of dining; a three course a la carte luncheon, gourmet picnic, Champagne afternoon tea or Fine Dining in one of Ascot’s restaurants, which in turn offer differing cuisines, atmospheres and views of the racecourse. Royal Ascot is also synonymous with sartorial elegance as guests are welcomed to contribute to the sense of occasion by dressing in accordance with Royal Ascot’s Style Guide. Ascot’s dress code is traditional, woven into the very fabric of the racecourse’s history. Each year the racecourse is awash with colourful classic and contemporary fashions as well as the most magnificent and spectacular millinery creations. Be part of the drama. Book now at ascot.com

“Royal Ascot is Britain’s most valuable race meeting, attracting many of the world’s finest racehorses”

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Sony Music & Trafalgar Releasing present

GEORGE MICHAEL, FREEDOM UNCUT His Final Work

Global cinema event, Wednesday, 22nd June 2022

ony Music Entertainment and Trafalgar Releasing have announced the premiere of GEORGE MICHAEL FREEDOM UNCUT, a deeply autobiographical feature documentary, narrated by the late Grammy® Award winner himself. Throughout the 108 minutes film, George Michael reveals openly and honestly the two distinct sides of his life: his very public music career and his private personal life that cameras never truly saw. Michael was heavily involved in and dedicated to the making of this documentary before his tragic passing in 2016, making GEORGE MICHAEL FREEDOM UNCUT an incredibly special posthumous release and a poignant and moving tribute to his legacy. The film delves into the turbulent period after “Faith” leading up to, during and after the making of his “Listen Without Prejudice: Vol 1” album in 1990. At this pivotal period of his life, Michael is able to fight for his artistic freedom and lead the way for others. He meets his first real love, Anselmo Feleppa and navigates both the heartbreak of Anselmo’s early tragic passing from an AIDS related illness and the devastating loss of

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his mother. GEORGE MICHAEL FREEDOM UNCUT is also a brilliant reminder of Michael’s outstanding musical genius during the Wham! years and throughout his solo career. The film features timeless duets with George’s favourite artists and explores how he influenced the cultural landscape of his generation as one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time. Interwoven with exclusive, personal archival footage, this year’s theatrical release includes neverseen-before footage from one of the most iconic videos in music history, “Freedom! ’90,” directed by Oscar® nominated David Fincher. The music video has been recently remastered in 4K and will screen in full, ahead of the main feature in cinemas worldwide. Contributors also include Stevie Wonder, Sir Elton John, Ricky Gervais, Nile Rogers, Mark Ronson, Liam Gallagher, Mary J. Blige, Jean Paul Gaultier, James Corden, Tony Bennett, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista. Co-Producer and Director David Austin says, “The film is George’s final work. Narrated by George himself, it is the complete story.George Michael was an inspiring artist whose story deserves to be shared on the big screen globally.” Details of participating countries and cinemas will be listed on georgemichaelfreedomuncut.com Sign-up for further information at georgemichaelfreedomuncut.com

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ED SHEERAN MBE

To Headline Platinum Jubilee Concert

Sunday 5th June 2022

he historic concert will take place at the end of the four days celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee to mark the monarch’s 70 years on the throne. A live television broadcast is estimated to be watched by one billion people worldwide, with hundreds of thousands lining The Mall to watch the concert live. The concert will be amongst over 800 events running from Thursday 2nd June to Sunday 5th June. Events will include Trooping the Colour and a flypast on Thursday 2nd June, a service at St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday 3rd June and a Platinum Party at the Palace on Saturday 4th June. The award-winning artist will perform at what will be a spectacular finale against the backdrop of Buckingham Palace. Other music legends including Sir Cliff Richard and Dame Shirley Bassey will also be taking to the stage. Other national treasures playing a part include Gary Lineker, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, Bill Bailey and Kate Moss. The Platinum Jubilee Pageant will have a cast of 10,000 made up of 2,750 military personnel, 6,000 volunteers and our key workers. Ed Sheeran, who was awarded an MBE in 2017 said: “I am looking forward to performing at The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant and proud to be part of the celebrations. It is going to be a great opportunity to bring everyone together.” The Pageant will be the biggest festival for everything British since the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympics. It will bring to life iconic

moments from The Queen’s historic 70-year reign with our glorious national anthem sung by a gospel choir with the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines. A key goal of the Platinum Jubilee Pageant is to leave a legacy of hope for the future of the UK’s younger population, working with schools and youth organisations and groups to build skills for the future. The government has announced they are moving forward with plans to let pubs stay open until 1am on 2nd, 3rd and 4th June. The majority of the UK population will no doubt be celebrating in true British style and tradition in one form or another.

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THE LANGHAM, LONDON launches new Afternoon Tea collection

he Langham, London has launched a brand-new afternoon tea collection, as part of a series of teas in Palm Court, inspired by the nation’s favourite biscuits. An established member of London’s afternoon tea scene, Palm Court has served up some of the finest cakes and pastries for over a century, putting a modern twist on classic favourites. Priced from £65pp, guests can expect a truly decadent spread of delights, with the menu overseen by Michel Roux Jr. and created by Executive Pastry Chef Andrew Gravett. The elegant interpretations of classic biscuits include the Crème de la Crème reimagining of a Custard Cream with a dulcey chocolate shell, intense Madagascan vanilla cream, caramel cake, and éclat. The Pink Wafer at Palm Court features Ivoire and poppy crunch, coquelicot cremeux and seasonal rhubarb, whilst the Fancy a Fondant? take on the French Fancy combines camomile cream, baba, and granny smith compote. Chocolate enthusiasts will delight in the Mini Roll inspired confection comprising Valrhona Caraïbe 66% sponge and unctuous chocolate nama, and the Tiffinesque – chocolate sponge topped with caramelised white chocolate cream, marshmallow, and hazelnuts. These sweet treats are all served alongside traditional delicate finger sandwiches including Classic cucumber, cream cheese and chive, Roast beef, caramelised onions and stilton and Hot smoked salmon, sour cream and dill. There is also a selection of freshly baked scones, with a savoury option of Ploughman’s cheese scone with Isle of Mull cheddar and tamarind chutney, followed by

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plain and raisin scones served with Cornish clotted cream and seasonal preserves. The drink offering is just as impressive as the food, and guests can explore an extensive range of teas with the assistance of the tea sommelier. For an additional £10pp diners can try COPENHAGEN Organic sparkling tea or add a glass of English sparkling wine from Gusbourne for £15pp or a glass of Taittinger Brut Reserve for £21pp. The Langham, London has an unrivalled location at the top of Regent Street. The Langham’s bars and restaurants include the award-winning Palm Court, Artesian Bar, Landau restaurant and The Wigmore, all overseen by culinary icon Michel Roux Jr. langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/london

THE DETAILS Opening times: Thursday-Sunday 12:30pm-5pm For more details visit palm-court.co.uk For bookings email reservations@palmcourt.co.uk Or telephone 020 7636 1000 Palm Court, The Langham, 1C Portland Place, London W1B 1JA

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CLARIDGE’S Will celebrate and mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

laridge’s - the legendary Mayfair hotel - often referred to as the ‘annexe of Buckingham Palace’, has searched through its distinguished archives to unveil some of its most memorable royal moments and treasures for the very first time. With a particular focus on the majestic Coronation activities of 1953, items include rarely seen footage of Queen Elizabeth attending a Coronation gowns fashion show at the hotel in her accession year and Claridge’s Coronation Day menus, cocktail cards and memorabilia.

About Claridge’s There is nowhere quite like Claridge’s. The hotel began life in 1856 and soon attracted royal notice. During the 1920s it became an English institution; an art deco landmark, loved by movie stars and statesmen, fashion designers and global dignitaries. To this day, Claridge’s continue the dedication to service that made us a byword for luxury. Step into the lobby and prepare to be whisked away to an age of timeless art deco glamour. Whether this is your first visit or you are making another fond return, you will be treated like an old friend. For more details, please visit claridges.co.uk Claridge’s, Brook Street, Mayfair, W1K 4HR

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Claridge’s Royal Archive Windows will be open to view in the hotel’s lobby throughput the month of June 2022, when the Mayfair hotel will also proudly fly the Union Jack flags across their entrance bringing a sense of pomp and ceremony to Brook Street. Claridge’s Archivist Kate Hudson said ‘This is such perfect 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 that include entries in Queen Victoria’s diaries, fans created by the hotel to celebrate the coronation in 1911, photographs, original menus and letters’. Meanwhile, in both The Fumoir and Claridge’s Bar, special cocktails will be poured for royal revellers, including the Windsor Rose – which was served at Claridge’s to mark the Queen’s Coronation in 1953 - the Claridge’s Regal and the Royal Stag.

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Celebrate and mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in style

PRÊT-À-PORTEA returns from Monday 30th May – Sunday 12th June 2022

he Berkeley’s Prêt-à-Portea celebrates the Platinum Jubilee of the ultimate fashionista serving up three special creations, each representing one of Her Majesty’s most iconic fashion signatures. First, one of the Queen’s most summery hats has been crafted with lime cheesecake, fresh lemon compote and almond sponge. This is finished with a flowery garnish. British label Launer London has long been Her Majesty’s handbag brand of choice. Here, The Berkeley pastry team pay homage with a blueberry Victoria sponge iced with mirroir glaze, sandwiched with ivoire chocolate. Finally, perhaps the most famous regal accessory – the crown - which has been created in vanilla biscuit and iced with burgundy, red and white (aptly named) royal icing. A mocktail or cocktail offering will pay homage to the Queen. ‘Superbloom’ (named after the flower installation taking place at the Tower of London for the Jubilee) is a blend of non-alcoholic gin and earl grey tea (nodding to the Queen’s favourite tipples) with sweet violette bitters, rhubarb and raspberry tonic. For those who want to make it a little stronger, the tonic will make way for Laurent Perrier Rosé. Sandwiches will include Roast Norfolk chicken with coronation dressing on rye bread. Served 1pm - 5.30pm between Monday 30th May – Sunday 12th June 2022 from £79 per person.

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THE PERFECTIONIST BEHIND THE PASTRY Following in his pâtissier father’s footsteps, the art of afternoon tea is personal for Head Pastry Chef, Mourad Khiat. Drawing on culinary traditions and catwalk collections from around the world, each delicate creation is an expression of Mourad’s impeccable taste. Balancing beautiful flavours with intricate designs for the ultimate statement piece.

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.

THE DETAILS To make a reservation for Prêt-àPortea visit the-berkeley.co.uk/ restaurants-bars/afternoon-tea The Berkeley, Wilton Place Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RL the-berkeley.co.uk

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CHESTERTONS POLO IN THE PARK 2022 10th, 11th & 12th June, Hurlingham Park, Fulham

“You can watch fast and furious polo from a plethora of bars, gardens or grandstand whilst enjoying delicious food offerings, great music with a DJ line-up and endless entertainment”

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hestertons Polo in the Park is returning to the prestigious Hurlingham Park in Fulham to host the largest and certainly the most fun Polo Tournament in Europe. There will be teams representing six different Cities from around the world competing over three exciting days, with a minimum of three games of polo a day. You can watch fast and furious polo from a plethora of bars, gardens or grandstand whilst enjoying delicious food offerings, great music with a DJ line-up and endless entertainment. You can soak up the atmosphere at pitchside parties in the Mahiki and Polo Bars, the classy Champagne Lanson Garden, the chilled-out Fever-Tree Bar or

the PIMM’s Bus and Garden. New for 2022 is The Fulham Food Festival at Chestertons Polo in the Park, featuring the best of London’s restaurants and tasty street food including BORN & RAISED, CARBONIS, THE MAC FACTORY, CLAW, CHANGO EMPANADAS and NEIGHBOURHOOD BAKES. Explore the luxury Shopping Village between matches and you will discover an array of prestigious brands offering luxury products to surprise your loved ones. If you are looking to entertain important clients and colleagues, you can choose from their exclusive VIP Hospitality Packages, subject to availability.

CUDOS INTERNATIONAL DAY Friday 10th June 2022 The world will congregate here for an actionpacked day to kick-start the tournament, including the Frasers England Polo Team taking to the hallowed turf of Hurlingham Park in a thrilling international match. Friday is a perfect day to entertain clients or colleagues for after-work drinks with a difference, or as its best known ‘The Ultimate Office Party’. VIP Hospitality Packages from £375 pp + VAT.

HPA LADIES DAY Saturday 11th June 2022 The ultimate day party in Central London! a great reason to dress up and enjoy a day out watching high-quality sporting action. Shop ‘til you drop, then relax with friends in the Champagne Lanson Garden. You could even win the best-dressed competition! NEW for 2022 – London’s first ever Ladies International Test Match, competing under newly ratified City Polo Series Rules. VIP Hospitality from £145 pp + VAT

FINALS SUNDAY & KIDS DAY Sunday 12th June 2022 (Children under 5 admitted free) With a world-class finale match, Sunday is also the ultimate party for kids with an unforgettable pitch invasion from renowned children’s party entertainers, Sharky and George – and this year it’s going to be bigger than ever before with a collection of quirky, fast-paced challenges including: • Strawberry bootlace race and edible bug eating

• Capture the flag • Tug-of-war • Space hopper steeplechase • Squirrel Tales • Rock, paper, scissors hoop hop showdown After completing as many challenges and collecting as many water balloons as possible in the time limit, take cover and prepare for the most colossal water fight you’ll ever see in your life! Little Hooves Kids Club will also be open all day, hosting fantastic story-telling, bouncy castles, colourful face-painting and soft play, so there really will be no shortage of fun. On the main polo field throughout the morning Chelsea Football Club and Hammersmith & Fulham Rugby Club will be hosting skills sessions and Westcroft Park Polo Club will be on hand to teach you how to play polo. Finals Sunday VIP Hospitality from £125 pp + VAT

THE SADDLE UP PARTY Sunday 12th June 2022 (Over 18s) New for 2022 is the launch of London’s biggest day party as thousands of the Capital’s latest recruits revel in the sun at Saddle Up in Mahiki to welcome in the Summer. Dust those Saturday night cobwebs away with a Bloody Mary. Enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon watching the polo while you nurse a jugs of Pimms or a G&T. When you feel your feet start tapping along to the beat, strap on your dancing shoes, and get stuck into London’s first summer Sunday session at this glorious festival of polo.

THE DETAILS Chestertons Polo in the Park will take place in Hurlingham Park, Fulham, London SW6 3RH For further information and to purchase tickets, visit polointheparklondon.com For Hospitality Enquiries call 0208 237 5506 or email vip@polointheparklondon.com

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A Right Royal Celebration at the Old Royal Naval College

ead down to the Old Royal Naval College over the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend this June to discover a wealth of fabulous events. Celebrate in style with jubilee themed afternoon teas on the Colonnades, outdoor theatre and tempting food and drink stalls whilst you soak up the atmosphere on the lawns and take in the site’s stunning architecture. Storytelling sessions and free bunting and crown-making workshops will also be taking place for families. Nestled on the banks of the River Thames in Maritime Greenwich, no trip to the Old Royal Naval College is complete without visiting the sites’ famous Painted Hall. Often referred to as the UK’s answer to The Sistine Chapel, the Painted Hall features a vast painted interior

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“No trip to the Old Royal Naval College is complete without visiting the sites’ famous Painted Hall”

covering 40,000 square feet which took 19 years to complete. Admire Sir Christopher Wren’s iconic buildings and discover over 500 years of extraordinary history. Tickets include guided tours of the grounds, a multimedia guide to use in the Painted Hall and access to the Victoria Skittle Alley. Children’s activity booklets are also available. Explore many fascinating artefacts in the free to visit Visitor Centre, including a scale-model replica of the Tudor Palace which once stood on the site and a life-sized reconstruction of a Greenwich pensioner’s room from the 1750s when the buildings served as the Royal Hospital for Seamen. New for 2022 sees the reopening of the Nelson Room, telling the story of when Admiral Lord Nelson laid-in-state at the Painted Hall, where thousands of people descended on Greenwich following his death during the Battle of Trafalgar. Today the Old Royal Naval College is a place of learning, art and culture, as well as being possibly one of “the most popular filming locations in the world” (Empire Magazine). Special film tours run every weekend and during peak periods Thursday to Sunday where visitors can learn more about the many blockbuster movies which have been shot on site and what really goes on behind the scenes. ornc.org

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Steeped in history, discover the Old Royal Naval College in the heart of Maritime Greenwich. Explore Sir Christopher Wren’s iconic riverside masterpiece and visit the magnificent Painted Hall, know as ‘Britain’s Sistine Chapel’.

NELSON ROOM: NEW FOR 2022

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Live At Chelsea 2022

series of special outdoor concerts will take place in June 2022 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, home of the Chelsea Pensioners. The Live At Chelsea shows will see the glorious courtyard of the Royal Hospital Chelsea transformed into one of the most stunning and unique concert venues in the country. Tom Jones returns to Live At Chelsea on 15th June. With a career spanning over 50 years, Jones has gone from strength to strength, with hits such as ‘It’s Not Unusual’, ‘Delilah’, ‘What’s New Pussycat’, ‘Sex Bomb’, and more. The UK’s most successful country act, duo The Shires, will perform as special guests for the evening. 16th June sees Max Richter topping the bill. Known as one of the most influential figures on the contemporary music scene, has been producing ground-breaking work as a composer, pianist, recording artist and collaborator since the early 2000s. At the Royal Hospital Chelsea, Richter will perform pieces from his upcoming new album – a return to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons titled The New Seasons, which will be released by Deutsche Grammophon on 10 June 2022. Headlining on 18th June will be Simply Red. Fronted by Mick Hucknall, Simply Red have over a billion hits on You Tube, and have sold over 60 million albums worldwide, 5 going to number one 7 6 M AY 2 0 2 2

15th – 19th June 2022

“Simply Red have over a billion hits on You Tube, and have sold over 60 million albums worldwide, 5 going to number one”

in the UK. Expect an array of classic singles such as ‘Holding Back The Years’, ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now’, ‘Fairground’ and ‘Money’s Too Tight (To Mention)’. Paull Weller will be taking to the stage on 19th June. Well known for his time in two legendary bands in addition to his solo work, he began his musical career as a member of The Jam, with hits such as ‘Going Underground’, ‘Eton Rifles’, and ‘Town Called Malice’. Since leaving The Jam he has gone on to release a total of 16 solo studio albums, including last year’s ‘Fat Pop (Volume 1)’ as a solo artist and 5 with The Style Council. Tickets for all shows are available now from MyTicket.co.uk

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DIFFERENCE COFFEE

mir Gehl, founder of the Difference Coffee, never used to like coffee. “It was too bitter. But one good cup changed my life.” Fired with enthusiasm, he started his business in 2016 with the pioneering idea of giving everyone the chance to try the world’s finest coffees. By buying the cream of the crop, roasting and grinding his precious beans to perfection, then putting his specialty coffees into user-friendly, Nespresso-compatible capsules, he made a great cup of coffee available to all. The best coffee is like fine wine. It is grown on small estates by farmers who are passionate about what they do: and, like wine, coffees are graded on a 100-point scale by acknowledged experts in their field. Gehl buys only the highest scorers: to be labelled as a “specialty” coffee requires a score of 80 points or above - only 1% of the world’s Arabica coffee makes the grade - but Difference buys only the very best, often from prestigious and rigorous competitions like the annual Cup of Excellence. His Panama Esmeralda Geisha, for example, was awarded 94 points by Coffee Review, the highest mark ever awarded to a capsule. Gehl’s coffees

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are not just the cream of the crop, but la crème de la crème. It is a fact not lost on the world’s best chefs, restaurateurs and hoteliers. Difference now supplies more than 100 Michelinstarred restaurants around the world, including more than 30 in Italy, and Gehl can count such culinary luminaries as AnneSophie Pic, Guy Savoy and Pierre Gagnaire among his biggest fans, as well as a clutch of the world’s finest hotels, including Mandarin Oriental, The Dorchester and The Four Seasons. Imagine being able to push a button and pour yourself a perfect glass of Château Lafite, or a great Montrachet. That is the beauty of the Difference Coffee’s capsules: a supremely fresh cup of Hawaiian Kona, Jamaican Blue Mountain or Wild Kopi Luwak is at your fingertips. Again, like fine wine, Gehl’s collection of specialty coffees are all released in limited editions from single harvests, from 900 boxes per month to as few as 400: available exclusively from differencecoffee.com, prices start from just £1 per capsule. Luxury has never been so affordable.

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The Chicago Blues Brothers

are taking you for a night at the movies

“Tight, Classy and Brassy” – The Stage

“So good it should be prescribed on the NHS”

nashamedly over the top and relentlessly entertaining, The Chicago Blues Brothers takes its audience on a rollercoaster ride through the ‘golden’ age of classic movie anthems, combining brilliant vocals and superb musicianship with a lot of fun and silliness. This high-octane, adrenaline-pumping musical mash-up “A Night at the Movies” tour is infused with the same unique formula that fans have come to know and love. The show features the greatest hits from both Blues Brothers Movies as well as iconic soundtrack anthems from Footloose, Back to the Future and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, to name a few. With a few special surprises and plenty of lunacy thrown in, it’s a guaranteed night of nostalgia and laughs! Director, producer and performer Chris Hindle

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–Everything Theatre

says: “Infectious, dazzling, riotous, exuberant and spirited, the legacy of Jake and Elwood has been jump-started for a new generation with an energy that’s impossible to resist. We’ve elevated the Blues Brothers Brand to a whole new level of excitement and fun by taking the audience on a journey through some of the most iconic movie songs ever written, all performed live in concert by our awardwinning band” “It’s all down to the commitment of all involved – the crew, cast and creatives and all of the people behind the scenes - it’s a real team effort that makes this show so special and loved around the world” adds Chris. So dust off those trilbies, dig out those shades and polish your dancing shoes because we are bringing the party to you in this 2 hour spectacular of non–stop music and laughter. You’ll dance, you’ll sing, you’ll have the time of your life.

“Highly Charged, Fun and Infectious” –Time Out

The Chicago Blues Brothers - A Night At The Movies is coming to Richmond Theatre Sunday 12th June 2022. Tickets are available from £23 at atgtickets.Com/richmond

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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience The President Hotel, Russell Square, Bloomsbury WC2

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! ALL TICKETS INCLUDE 3-COURSE MEAL – NO BOOKING FEES! Thurs Eve & Sun Lunch/ Eve (off-peak): from £65 standard (concs £60.00) Fri & Sat Eve (peak): from £75 standard Sat lunch: from £70 standard (concs £65) Children (aged 12 and under): £40, any performance. Groups: buy 9 get the 10th free. Larger groups on application. Private performances, big groups, alternative dates: prices on application. For more details and to book visit faultytowersdining.com Email: customerservice@ imagination-workshop.com Tel: 0845 154 4145 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm only) The President Hotel is situated in the heart of Bloomsbury, just a few minutes’ walk from Russell Square underground and the British Museum.

GET YOUR SEATS! faultytowersdining.com

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ondon’s longest running immersive experience moves to a new home for its tenth year in the West End. Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, the critically acclaimed international immersive phenomenon that has just celebrated its tenth year in London has moved to its new home, the President Hotel in Russell Square. Due to popular demand, the producers have also increased the number of weekly performances to six. A loving tribute to the BBC’s classic TV series, the show has been seen by over a million people worldwide since it was born in Australia in 1997. As London’s longest running immersive show, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is a highly interactive experience, where audiences enjoy a 3-course meal and 5-star comedy. When the audience become diners in the ‘Faulty Towers’ restaurant, pretty much anything can happen – because 70% of the show is improvised. The fun starts as guests wait to be seated. It then hurtles along in a 2-hour tour de force of gags and shambolic service as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve a ‘70s-style 3-course meal together with a good dollop of mayhem.

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CHISWICK HOUSE & GARDENS Resurgence of period dramas spark interest in historic houses leading Chiswick House to introduce NEW Spotlight Talks for 2022.

hiswick House and Gardens are delighted to be introducing NEW Spotlight Talks for 2022. House and Garden ticket holders will be able to join the Visitor Experience Assistants at 2pm every day the house is open to discover more about the objects, stories and people who have influenced the history of this glorious example of 18th-century British architecture and landscaped gardens. Xanthe Arvanitakis, Director of Chiswick House & Gardens Trust, said: “The rise in popularity of period dramas such as Bridgerton and The Crown has sparked a great deal of interest in heritage properties and historic homes. Our Grade-I listed Neo-Palladian Georgian villa is full of surprising stories. Our new Spotlight Talks allow our visitors to delve deeper into the fascinating history surrounding the people and collections of Chiswick House.” Chiswick House was the home and creation of Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington. However, the Chiswick House we see today was never designed to function as a conventional house.

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THE DETAILS Entry to the House and Kitchen Garden is £12.50 per adult and free to Chiswick House members. The house and gardens are open from April until late October each year. Even while the villa was under construction in 1727, one visitor commented that the house was more curious than convenient. Highlights this year include the reopening of the Summer Parlour having been closed since 2019 due to Covid-19. The Summer Parlour is said to have been built as early as 1716/17 and attributed to Lord Burlington and celebrated eighteenth century architect James Gibbs. In 1735 the interior of the Summer Parlour was completely redesigned by William Kent as a garden room for Lady Burlington whose flower garden and aviary lay immediately to the east. The main surviving feature of the room is the intricate not to be missed ‘grotesque’ style ceiling by Kent featuring figures, animals and foliage all intertwined. The Spotlight Talks will be included with an admission ticket to the House and will be limited to 15/20 people and will operate a first come, first served basis. chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk

Tickets can be purchased at chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk Chiswick House was used as a location for the 2004 film adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray’s 1848 novel Vanity Fair featuring Reese Witherspoon. Most recently some rooms were used in the filming of BBC period drama Harlots.

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ALLSOPP’S Almost 300 years since our first brew, and after over 60 years in the wilderness, Allsopp’s is back. Our original Pale Ale was sent to the Baltic states in the 1700s and was a favourite at Catherine the Great’s banquets, our IPA is the original Burton IPA, brewed first in 1822 in a teapot. These two beers with our etched glass make the perfect gift for any craft beer or real ale lover. Available from allsopps.com. Ask for Allsopp’s. Available from allsopps.com.

FEARS WATCHES With a heritage dating back to 1846, Fears Watches is one of Britain’s oldest watch companies. This family-run business meticulously handcrafts premium mechanical watches that uniquely are understated, elegant and versatile. The Brunswick Salmon features a hand-finished copper salmon dial similar to Fears models from the 1940s and 50s using 18ct rose gold and copper. Built in small, exclusive batches and available on a hand-made watch strap using British calf hides sourced in the company’s home city of Bristol. fearswatches.com enquires@fearswatches.com @fearswatches 020 8050 2024 8 8 M AY 2 0 2 2

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THE IVY ASIA, CHELSEA PARTNERS WITH MARUSSIA BEVERAGES TO LAUNCH THE MAGIC OF THE BLOSSOM DRAGON COLLABORATION Spring Collaboration with Akashi-Tai Sake, Hatozaki Japanese Whisky and 135 East Gin Celebrates Japan’s Sakura Blossom Season well as limited-edition cocktails and a blossomthemed dessert made with 135° East Gin. The Ivy Asia, Chelsea has teamed up with the Marussia Beverages UK Artisanal Japanese Collection to create an exclusive sushi and sake pairing menu. One of the longest-standing breweries in the Hyogo region of Japan, AkashiTai sakes use the finest local ingredients to bring a range of sakes to a global audience. The bespoke menu has been designed to complement dishes for guests to devour, including the Yellowtail Sashimi with Fresh Truffle Salad (£14.75) paired with Akashi-Tai Ginjo Yuzushu, Salmon 3 Ways (£16.75) paired with Akashi-Tai Junmai Ginjo Sparkling Sake and the show stopping Seared Wagyu Beef Barbecue Glazed Roll (£16.95) paired with Akashi-Tai Umeshu Plum.

“Diners will experience the Japanese concept of hanami, when families and friends gather to eat and drink under the blossom”

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Unique cocktails will also be available using the spirits in the Artisanal Japanese Collection, including 135° East - a Japanese gin that combines flavours from the east with a modern western influence - and Hatozaki Whisky - an elegant and smooth whisky named for the oldest lighthouse in Japan. The menu consists of the Hanami Lady (£11.75) made from 135° East Gin, Sakura Vermouth, Cherry Blossom Syrup, Lime Juice and Lychee Juice, Kaikyo Straits (£11.75) which features Hatozaki Blended Japanese Whisky, Akashi-Tai Yuzushu, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino and Aperol, Notes of Ikigai (£13.75), which is made from Akashi-Tai Honjozo Kuro Sake, Crème d’Abricot, Ginger Syrup and Supasawa, and finally the Japanese 135 Spritz (£13.50), featuring 135° East Gin, Rhubarb Purée, Raspberries and Elderflower Tonic. For further information, or to book a table, please visit theivyasiachelsea.com.

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Everyman Secret Garden Cinema at

THE GROVE

he Grove Hotel is London’s Inspiring Country Escape, set in 300 luscious acres of Hertfordshire countryside where couples, families, solo travellers and even four-legged friends can enjoy an unforgettable five-star experience in laid-back luxury, just 18 miles from central London. This summer, guests staying at the hotel will be able to revel in the ultimate outdoor cinema experience as The Grove has partnered with cinematic legends, Everyman, and created a stunning Secret Garden within the grounds of the Walled Garden. The space will be designed by Josephine Hicks, who is best known for her popular botanical murals, inspired by the connection between nature and biodiversity in urban spaces. From 15 July – 4 September, Wednesday to Sunday, guests can pull up a beanbag and watch in anticipation as the big screen lights up and shows outdoor screenings of both new releases and all the iconic classics that everyone knows and loves. And of course, what’s a trip to the cinema without a delicious selection of refreshments to indulge in? The popcorn will be ready and waiting. For something a little more filling, however, guests can take advantage of The Grove’s cinema and dining packages, enjoying dinner before the film at one of the three on-site restaurants: The Glasshouse, The Stables or Verde Kitchen, the Italian-inspired pop-up restaurant located in the Potting Shed which is available exclusively this summer. When the credits roll, slip away to the comfort of your hotel room and sink into the pillows for

a luxurious night’s sleep. The following morning after a sumptuous breakfast, venture outdoors and take part in one of the hotel’s many countryside pursuits, from bike rides to archery sessions, or if the weather’s playing ball, relax by the pool on Ralph’s Beach, refreshing tipple in hand. thegrove.co.uk

“From 15 July – 4 September, Wednesday to Sunday, guests can pull up a beanbag and watch in anticipation as the big screen lights up and shows outdoor screenings of both new releases and all the iconic classics that everyone knows and loves”

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The Summer Shopping Emporium returns! Olympia London, 23-26 June 2022

he Spirit of Summer Fair returns, reimagined as an exciting pop-up event at the iconic Olympia London venue. This must-attend event showcases the finest accessories in home interiors and beauty & fashion, in addition to artisan food & drink. Everything visitors need to refresh the look and feel of their living spaces with elegance and discover beautiful new pieces for their wardrobes in one place. Discover unique pieces from hundreds of independent brands and boutiques for stylish summer living. The Fair brings together an enviably curated collection of businesses for four days only; championing brands that are British made, ethically minded, and sustainably run. We are proud to support independent businesses and the wonderful people behind them and invite visitors to look beyond the mainstream to invest in well-made, long-lasting, and timeless products. Be the first to uncover fabulous fashion, stylish soft furnishings, authentic accessories, and delicious delicacies. Pick up one-of-a-kind gifts for loved ones, elevate a home décor and dazzle at social soirées. Fair Director, Mary Claire Boyd, comments “After two years, we are really excited to be bringing back the summer edition of this premium shopping event. We are proud to continue to support creative, small independent businesses, and enable visitors to once again source desirable pieces for summer from this unique seasonal

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offering. Products are selected for their style and quality, and all approved by House & Garden, so visitors will only find the very best, new collections at the Fair.” A day out to enjoy with friends, visitors can browse a selection of boutiques, enjoy a sumptuous dining experience at the Summer Bistro and sip a glass of bubbly or two at the Louis Roederer Champagne Bar. There will also be a selection of interactive workshops designed to help visitors get the most out of summer living. Tickets to the Spirit of Summer Fair also permit entry to the co-located and much acclaimed Art & Antiques Fair Olympia. Here, visitors will discover a cornucopia of art, antique pieces and design spanning centuries, cultural movements, and continents. Timeless art and antiques meet mid-century modernism and contemporary design-thinking as our roster of dealers and exhibitors bring their finest treasures for showcase and sale.

THE DETAILS Tickets start from £18 when booked online in advance. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit spiritofsummerfair.co.uk

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Purchase Direct From Some of the UK’s Finest Designer Makers at the

Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair

he London Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair will be held at Chelsea Old Town Hall from 2729 May. This stunning mixed media jewellery and silversmithing event where visitors can purchase direct from contemporary designer makers selected from the best in the UK is an event not to be missed. Desire offers visitors a choice of around 90 individual jewellers and contemporary silversmiths who have been selected for their superb and innovative craftsmanship and have a genuine passion for the work they create. Visitors can see and purchase from an exciting range from both emerging British talent as well as more established designer makers. Anyone celebrating a special

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occasion – maybe a birthday or anniversary - may also like to speak to many of the makers about commissioning bespoke pieces of jewellery or silverware. Several visitors in the past have commissioned engagement or wedding rings at the event and, by working with the designer maker, have been able to have input into the design and come up with something that means so much more and is completely individual. Many of the makers will also be happy to speak about remodelling inherited jewellery to give it a more contemporary feel. Whether you are looking to treat yourself, purchase a unique gift for someone special or commission something for a special occasion, make a date to visit Desire in Chelsea.

THE DETAILS Opening times for the event are 10 am – 5 daily. Admission is £7 (if booked online in advance) or £10 on the day. For further information contact the organisers on 01622 747 325 or visit the web site at desirefair.com. Venue: Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 5EE.

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Blue Lagoon Marine Brokerage UK AND EUROPE F ounded in 2018 by Director Ben Walker at the early age of 20 years, Blue Lagoon Marine was initially a yard for Boat storage only. Fast forward to 2022 and you will find an extraordinarily successful yacht brokerage supplying the UK and Europe. With its Head Office in Sandbanks Poole, an East Coast Marina Office in Kent, and a meeting facility in Central London for domestic/international clients, Blue Lagoon Marine has placed itself well within an ever-growing market to meet all its clients needs. Ben heads up an ever expanding dynamic team and prides himself on being a direct contact for his clients, along with Liam (Head of Sales) and Richard (Head of Engineering)offering a first class

“Ben and Liam have secured a lucrative partnership with well renowned and family owned shipyard Mengi Yay Yachts in Turkey for the marketing of the new Zima 23-meter yacht, to be launched 2022”

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service, guiding them through every aspect of the yachting journey and offering a unique client experience. ‘We welcome all your enquiries with enthusiasm and offer unlimited advice and support in the process of either selling of buying a Boat’ With exceptional connections across Europe, Ben, along with Head of Sales Liam, also at the age of 24, has secured a lucrative partnership with well renowned and family owned shipyard Mengi Yay Yachts in Turkey for the marketing of the new Zima 23-meter yacht, to be launched 2022. This exciting partnership has recently taken the team to Turkey to experience the design, build and luxury this stunning yacht has to offer. Alongside this exciting new partnership, Ben is continuing to import new boats and has recently secured a new Marina Office on the South Coast. In four short years Ben Walker and Blue Lagoon Marine, have firmly established a welldeserved place withing the brokerage industry and are focused on big moves for the future. 01202 081 700 ben@bluelagoonmarine.co.uk bluelagoonmarine.co.uk Poole office: 202 Sandbanks Road, Poole Kent office: Station Road, Cuxton

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WHEN SHOULD I MAKE A WILL?

o one likes to think about the future in this way, but unfortunately age is not a barrier for sad events such as sudden illness or accidents. Instead of delaying the preparation of your Will, give yourself peace of mind and have your Will prepared sooner rather than later. However, there are some key life events which makes drawing up a Will or reviewing an existing Will more important.

GETTING MARRIED Did you know, a Will is revoked by marriage? Make sure you are not left with an invalid Will unintentionally. Marriage is also a good time to reflect on what you would like to happen to your estate.

PROTECTING AN UNMARRIED PARTNER If marriage isn’t in your plans, but you would like your partner to benefit should you pass away, leaving a Will is vital given that the intestacy rules do not provide for unmarried partners.

HAVING CHILDREN As well as making sure that your children will benefit as you would like them to, guardianship is also a key element of a Will that you might want to make use of. A Will can appoint guardians for children under the age of 18, ensuring peace of mind for your children’s future and reducing confusion and anxiety for your children and family should the worst happen. Should you wish for any step-children to benefit

from your estate, a Will providing for this is also imperative, as step-children (unless adopted by you) do not benefit under the intestacy rules.

BUYING A PROPERTY WITH A PARTNER Depending on how your property is owned, your partner and co-owner may not automatically receive your share of the property on your death, leaving some uncertainty as to whether they can continue to live there. Your Will could provide for other family members to benefit from your property with or without the ability for your partner to occupy the property for a certain period. Alternatively, the Will could simply provide for your partner to receive your share of the property.

COMING INTO WEALTH Whether you are cashing in on a valuable investment or receiving inheritance yourself, coming into wealth should encourage you to put in place a Will. Do not leave it too late in life to make effective use of lifetime and estate inheritance tax allowances, which give you the opportunity to mitigate inheritance tax and protect your wealth for future generations. Carefully-drafted Wills can have a significant impact on the ability of your estate to maximise Inheritance Tax allowances and protect assets from being ‘hostage to fortune’. 1 0 2 M AY 2 0 2 2

THE DETAILS For more information, please contact us: Sophie Pollard Solicitor, Wills, trusts and estates Sophie.pollard @moorebarlow.com 01483 543231 moorebarlow.com Disclaimer This information is for guidance and should not be regarded as a substitute for taking full legal advice.

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Chiswick Nursing Centre Offers high quality rehabilitation, convalescence & respite care

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

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the day-to-day stresses of life whilst you enjoy an 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.

“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

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LUXURY LIVING AT THE VALE

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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Luxurious interiors tempt buyers to

RICHMOND SQUARE

he launch of two stunning new show homes and the opportunity to view the gallery of interior photography and a video revealing light-filled interiors, characterful features and a high-quality specification have tempted buyers to Richmond Square in the heart of Richmond. As a result, a limited number of one and two bedroom apartments are currently available at this superb development, set in the prestigious Kew Foot Road Conservation Area. The creation of Richmond Square has involved the painstaking restoration and conversion of the former Royal Hospital buildings, located just 650 metres from Richmond Station. Also forming part of Richmond Square is a newly constructed building which emulates the beautifully linear architecture of the Art Deco era.

‘Take a look around the brand new show homes at Richmond Square. richmondsq.co.uk/tour’

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With high ceilings and tall windows, the lightfilled living spaces have a wonderful sense of space. Every apartment has been individually styled, every finish has been carefully considered and traditional craftsmanship blends with modern technology. The Italian designed kitchens have been handcrafted, the bathrooms and shower rooms are finished in Carrara marble and the fitted wardrobes have been designed to integrate with the individual design of each new home. Many of the homes feature a patio, terrace, balcony or veranda and all residents will be able to access the landscaped courtyard garden at the heart of Richmond Square.

THE DETAILS For further details or to make an appointment to visit the show homes at Richmond Square, where prices start from £699,000, please email sales@richmondsq.co.uk, call 0203 369 0179 or visit richmondsq.co.uk

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Iconic Homes Set on Expansive Grounds at Two Grand Developments

eading placemaking developer, Comer Homes, is down to the final few homes at its latest phase, The Nova Collection, at their breath-taking residential development; Royal Connaught Park in Bushey, whilst they are set to release the first collection of homes at their much-anticipated new scheme; Newland Park in Chalfont St. Giles in the coming months. The first phase of new homes at the impressive Newland Park will occupy a prominent position on the 168-acre private gated site, which was once the glorious grounds of a grand country house, the initial release will see 74 luxurious houses and apartments available to buy, with prices starting from £695,000. Accessed via an impressive treelined driveway, the first collection of 10 semi-detached houses, each measuring 2,045 sq. ft., will benefit from modern interiors, large gardens and private off-street parking. In total, 64 apartments will be available, with open-plan spaces and generous outside space that provide supreme comfort and functionality. Setting a new standard of living in the area, Newland Park will also offer residents direct access to expansive private grounds that will feature a mixture of landscaped and wild planted gardens and parkland, as well as modern sports facilities and a state-of-the-art premium health & wellness facility. Additionally, there will be ample underground parking, with the facility for electric charging units, whilst 24-hour security will be present across the site. There will also be a courtesy shuttle bus service in operation, exclusively for residents, from Newland Park to local commuter stations and popular shopping destinations.

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Over in Bushey, with prices starting from £610,000, the last available apartments at Royal Connaught Park, a sensitive mixture of partially restored and new-build homes set on a 100-acre private gated site, have been carefully designed to be flexible, with large open spaces that offer supreme functionality so they can be freely arranged by their owners to match their modern lifestyle demands. Set within a collection of five new-build blocks, the remaining apartments within The Nova Collection comprise a mixture of two, three and four-bedroom apartments, ranging in size from 900 sq. ft. to 2,164 sq. ft. with some homes mezzanines or spaced across two floors. The majority of units also provide ample outside space in the form of private gardens, balconies and terraces, most of which are south-facing and benefit from direct sunlight throughout the day. Residents of Royal Connaught Park are privy to around the clock access to amenities which include: a state-of-the-art gym and spa complex with jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms, as well as an indoor heated pool. For those looking to enjoy the outdoors, the vast countryside, woodland as well as private parkland and private gardens provide the most desirable setting and environment. Another of the residential development’s selling points is its convenient access to local transport, which is supplemented by a residents’ bus that operates each morning through to the early evening and provides direct links to key local shopping destinations – all within a stone’s throw from a collection of popular shops and dining locations. For commuters, the bus also stops at Bushey Station where regular trains offer a 15-minute journey into London Euston.

THE DETAILS For further information on the first phase at Newland Park or to register your interest and sign up for an exclusive pre-launch tour of the Marketing Suite and Show Homes, contact the Comer Homes sales team or sole agents Hamptons on 01494 506 364, Email: info@newlandpark.com or visit newlandpark.com For further information on the last remaining homes for sale in The Nova Collection, please contact the sales office on Tel: 01923 222292 or Email: info@thecomergroup.com

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PROPERTIES MADE IN HEAVEN If you are looking for vast open space, original features and a unique design, then this could be the answer to your prayers.

recent survey conducted on the website propertyfinder.com found that church conversions were the most popular choice among users for a converted living space. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) says that in the last 5 years around 500 London churches have been turned into homes. The religious zeal of the Victorians and the wealth of God-fearing philanthropists left London with a surplus of churches. The combination of declining congregations and the massive need for new homes in the capital has meant that it is even more common to find churches converted into residential dwellings. If you plan to buy an already converted church, check out estate agents in the area of your choice... Due to the fact that the former usage of the property was to provide somewhere for 1 1 4 M AY 2 0 2 2

the community to worship; the location of the building is often a big plus point for potential buyers. Whether in a serene and picturesque village or in the centre of the hustle and bustle of a town, the likelihood is that you will get more for your money in terms of location with this type of property. Some churches have been converted into several smaller apartments others have been transformed into a single home. In the quest for originality, character and charm, more and more property developers are converting churches for habitation. Whether you love contemporary furnishings or a more rustic feel, such buildings lend themselves to being completely transformed to your taste. Whether it’s been converted into a home, or is still a functioning place of worship, there is something undeniably calming and serene about churches and chapels – a feeling that survives long after the congregation has moved out.

“Some churches have been converted into several smaller apartments”

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TRAVEL – Heading out of London to explore the rest of the world – I M A G E : H U R A WA L H I , M A L D I V E S

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First Class Holidays

to the Red Rocks USA route winds past ancient rock canyons and through mountain ranges as it travels between the red rock formations of Moab and the mile-high city of Denver. Indulge in GoldLeaf Service on their Canada routes and enjoy the view from a bi-level glass-dome coach and a large, exclusive outdoor viewing platform.

ombine the two most popular forms of travel on a rail and cruise holiday with First Class Holidays. Experience the best of both worlds as you journey through the spectacular Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer followed by an Alaska cruise seeing magnificent sights such as the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay with Holland America Line. If you’re looking for a longer holiday, or one exploring further afield, pairing your train journey with an Alaska cruise could be just the answer for you.

Rocky Mountaineer The world-famous Rocky Mountaineer offers four spectacular daylight journeys with three in Western Canada and one new route in the USA. Experience impeccable service, engaging Hosts, delectable food and unforgettable views. Stay overnight in either Kamloops, Whistler or Quesnel depending on whether you are travelling on the First Passage to the West, Journey Through the Clouds or Rainforest to Goldrush. The new two-day Rockies 1 1 8 M AY 2 0 2 2

Holland America Line Sit back, relax and set sail to Alaska and explore the Inside Passage, Alaska’s capital Juneau, breathtaking Glacier Bay and more onboard a Holland America Line cruise. If you are looking for some of the most spacious and comfortable ships at sea, with award-winning service, fivestar dining and extensive activities then they are the cruise line for you. Celebrating 75 years of sailing in Alaska, Holland America Line offers the journey of a lifetime, discover Alaska’s capital city, Juneau, where the surrounding waters are filled with marine life like humpback whales and sea lions, and visit Skagway, famed for its role in the Klondike Gold Rush. There’s all this and so much more to discover on a Holland America Line cruise. Holland America Line cruise price includes: 7 nights’ accommodation in your chosen cabin grade, all meals, entertainment on board and port taxes. Contact award-winning First Class Holidays to book your Canadian rail and cruise holiday on 0161 888 5632 or email enquiries@fcholidays.com

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HUR & 5.8 S et on an enchanting private island in the pristine Lhaviyani Atoll in the Maldives, Hurawalhi Island Resort is a 90-villa, adults-only luxury resort. Even before you arrive, the views from the seaplane window will speak for themselves – from the moment you first set eyes on Hurawalhi you will know you’re about to experience something very special. The uncrowded stretches of white sandy beaches, crystal clear lagoons, private villas on the ocean and amidst verdant greenery on the beach set the scene for effortless adventures where you can experience ‘amazing’ from countless different perspectives. Swimming with manta rays, snorkelling with sea turtles, scuba diving with sharks and watching dolphins playing in the waves at sunset are just a few of the experiences awaiting guests at Hurawalhi. Punctuate the adventures with moments of relaxation at Hurawalhi’s Duniye Spa, a sanctuary for the soul where indulgence, mindfulness and well-being are combined with irresistible treatments and natural products, all delivered by the caring hands of our experienced therapists. Hurawalhi Maldives has become synonymous with exquisite dining experiences, it’s a foodie’s heaven that never ceases to amaze. The chefs make every effort to dive deep into their culinary creativity and awe diners with fabulous dishes that are delectable and visually appealing in equal measure. The jewel in Hurawalhi’s culinary crown is 5.8 Undersea Restaurant, the largest all-glass undersea restaurant in the world, the ultra chic dining venue where you can set your senses soaring. Diners are dazzled and delighted by

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the spectacular 5.8 with its multi-course tasting extravaganza, garnished with a state-of-the-art location, a place where you can sate your appetite and dive into the pleasure of having a view that but a few restaurants in the world afford. Underneath the luxurious surroundings and impeccable service at Hurawalhi Maldives, there is an eco-conscious thread running through the resort’s operation and we continually work to minimise its impact on the fragile ecosystem that we inhabit. We believe that going green is a responsibility rather than a choice, with sustainability and eco-consciousness not taking a back seat when ensuring guests’ satisfaction and comfort. Above and below the surface of the Indian Ocean, Hurawalhi delivers once-in-a-lifetime experiences that leave a lasting impression. hurawalhi.com

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TRAVEL: THE JEWEL IN SPAIN’S CROWN

With its unique climate, beautiful beaches and quintessentially Spanish Old Town, Marbella is the perfect spot to find your very own place in the sun.

orld famous as a holiday destination since the 1960s, Marbella’s unique allure has produced a style and character quite distinct from other coastal towns in Spain. The protection of La Concha mountain in the Sierra Blanca affords Marbella its own microclimate, guaranteeing year-round sun (an average of no less than 325 days). In the winter months, a two-hour drive will find you in the exclusive ski resort of Sierra Nevada – meaning you can ski or snowboard in the morning, and take a late lunch on the beach in Marbella! The coastline here enjoys not only some of the best beaches on the Costa del Sol, but also some of the best residential developments – many recently completed, or soon to be. Opulent villas, apartments and townhouses offer property seekers a luxurious lifestyle in prominent areas on the coast, so it comes as no surprise that the town, which is situated 50km to the west of Malaga, is one of the most popular destinations on the Costa del Sol in which to buy a property, whether as a holiday home or permanent residence. And, with prices lower than other comparable European coastal destinations like Ibiza, Mallorca, Mykonos and Monaco, it’s a great place to invest. Heading west from the centre of town is the famous ‘Golden Mile’, aptly named because of the many palatial beachfront villas, and the famous Marbella Club and Puente Romano Hotels. At its far end is the world-renowned Marina of Puerto Banus.

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THE DETAILS Contact info@affinityspain.com or 020 3930 9672 / 0034 661383880 (affinitypropertygroup.com)

Property here, boasting ocean views and a mountain backdrop, is in high demand due to its prestigious location. Just a 35 minute drive from Malaga Airport, Puerto Banus is the epitome of luxury and elegance. This is the place to be pampered port side, or ogle at fabulous luxury yachts while sipping a drink at one of the many open-air restaurants and bars. Equally in demand with property seekers is Nueva Andalucia, nicknamed the ‘Golf Valley’ thanks to its five championship golf courses. Property here comes in the form of beautiful course-side apartments and villas, offering residents access to some of the best restaurants on the southern coast, along with many sport and leisure facilities. Where do we sign? If you’re tempted to make your own investment, the team at Affinity Spain are well placed to help. A unique, multi award winning real estate agency based in the heart of Puerto Banus, they pride themselves on selling beautiful homes and outstanding investments in one of the most sought after locations in the world. Regulated in both the UK (AIPP) and Spain (LPA), Affinity have specialised in the resale and new home property market since 2007, and are well placed to offer professional advice through a vast local and international network. Why not drop in and meet the team for a coffee, and a chance to discuss buying or selling a property?

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NEW YORK STATE

ith 11 regions, New York State really has something to please everyone – Of course everyone knows New York City and it needs little introduction, but the State that is home to this world renowned city is relatively undiscovered, and offers endless opportunities away from the city’s bright lights. That being said, there is no place quite like New York City. With an abundance of direct flights from the UK, it is the gateway into the rest of the State. The Big Apple is world-renowned for its world-class museums, attractions, iconic landmarks and unforgettable Skyline. But once the city is ticked off your bucket list you really need to experience the endless treasures that the rest of New York State has to offer. Hiring a car and taking a road trip through this beautiful state is one of the best ways to explore. With thousands of acres of wilderness, tons of history to unveil and miles of beautiful coastline to enjoy, New York State is packed full of wonder and adventure. Chill and relax as you dip your toes into the soft sand and cooling waters of the Atlantic Ocean on Long Island. Take in the wonder of Greater Niagara, where its main attraction Niagara Falls is a sight to behold. Stand back and be mesmerised by the 3,160 tons of water which flows over Niagara Falls every second or get up close and personal to the falls on a Maid of the Mist boat tour which sails you right up to the thundering waters. In the Finger Lakes Region visit the jaw dropping “Grand Canyon of the East,” 1 2 6 M AY 2 0 2 2

Letchworth State Park. Tucked into the southwest corner of the state is Chautauqua-Allegheny, where you will find timeless landscapes filled with enchanted mountains, tranquil lakes and bountiful vineyards. Experience a freshwater paradise, with hundreds of miles of picturesque coastline and state parks in Thousand Islands-Seaway. In Central New York State visit “America’s perfect village” Cooperstown. Feel the exhilaration of white-water rafting in the Adirondacks, hike the natural landscape, peaceful forests, and mountain scenery of the Catskills, or tour one of the picturesque villages or palatial homes there. The Capital Saratoga region offers a plentiful mix of attractions, whilst being surrounded by natural woodlands and scenic lakes. Like good food and drink? Tour the state’s wine or craft beverage trails in the stunning Hudson Valley and be sure to visit Albany, the State’s Capital. No matter the season you visit, the duration you stay or your budget, New York State will not disappoint any traveller that is lucky to experience this wonderfully unique, natural and exciting state. New York State is historic. It’s untamed. It’s iconic. But more importantly, it’s anything and everything you want it to be!

THE DETAILS Purely America PurelyTravel.co.uk - 0844 80 444 80 reservations@purelytravel.co.uk ATOL PROTECTED 6874

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Cherry blossom season:

Where to see beautiful blooms outside of Tokyo Japan isn’t the only place where you can walk through tunnels of pastel pink petals. By Sarah Marshall.

t’s typically one of the busiest periods of the Japanese calendar, but celebrations of Tokyo’s 2022 cherry blossom season have been muted. For the first time in two years, hanami (cherry blossom viewing) is allowed, although with Covid restrictions keeping foreigners at bay, the crowds are much smaller than usual. Fortunately, Tokyo isn’t the only city blessed with cerise blooms. These pretty trees grow in many other parts of the northern hemisphere, allowing nature lovers to celebrate sakura all over the world. These are some of the top spots…

WASHINGTON DC, USA The annual Cherry Blossom Festival is currently taking place and will run until April 17. Trees were originally gifted to the American capital by the Mayor of Tokyo 110 years ago. The best places to see the blooms are at the National Mall and the Tidal Basin. Those who can’t make this year’s event can log into a live Bloom Cam. Visit nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/bloom-watch/

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK The Copenhagen Sakura Festival is held every year at the end of April in Langelinie Park, where 200 trees can be found flowering. Go on foot or take a boat ride along the adjacent canal and 1 2 8 M AY 2 0 2 2

stop to watch drum shows, martial arts performances and parades of women in beautiful kimonos. Other good locations to check out include the Botanical Gardens and the Bispebjerg Cemetery, which is one of the most popular spots for photographers.

LONDON, UK It’s even possible to find cascades of candyfloss petals on our own doorstep. From suburban streets to royal parks, London’s neighbourhoods burst with beautiful blossoms right up until May. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wake up to a pink-hued skyline in Kensington Gardens, where tourists often gather around the Albert Memorial; Kew Gardens has its own Cherry Walk; while an archway of trees leading the Ranger’s House in Greenwich Park presents a popular backdrop for selfies.

DUBLIN, IRELAND It may be one of the city’s smaller green spaces, but Herbert Park has a high density of cherry blossom trees. At the peak of the season, boughs cluster to create a rosy tunnel. Although it’s a little way out from the city centre, the remote location makes it feel like a secret garden.

“Herbert Park has a high density of cherry blossom trees. At the peak of the season, boughs cluster to create a rosy tunnel”

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Remote working has driven demand for second homes closer to London

BUT WHY WOULD YOU BOTHER RENTING IT OUT TOO?

he changes in working practices have made a second home far more desirable but if you’re going to go more frequently it really can’t be five or six hours drive away so Sussex, Hampshire & Dorset have all seen strong markets. One of the epicentres of demand is Sandbanks, famous for sandy beaches, watersports, eye watering properties and celebrity residents. It’s easy to understand the rush to buy, but why do so many rent them out when they probably don’t need to put up with guests in their cherished holiday home? 1. They still know the value of money If you’re a self made entrepreneur, executive or professional who remembers just how hard you had to work for every £100 in your early life, it just doesn’t sit well to have an asset that runs up costs rather than deliver a return. 2. The incalculable value of taking the hassle away and free concierge services Of course they are not really free but renting means you have a service in place to ensure the property is ready for guests, linen and cleaning is sorted and there’s a 24 hour callout service. This means that the owner is also treated like a

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premium guest and can enjoy their stay without worrying about meeting tradesmen or anything elseand as the costs come out of rent received it feels like it’s not coming out of your pocket. 3. Extensive tax benefits Finally it may be a secondary benefit but just for good measure there are very significant tax benefits to take advantage of: • No council tax to pay as the property will be business rated and if it’s your only one you’ll get small business rate relief at 100% and pay nothing. • 5-10 years of tax free income. Capital allowance rules allow for a huge write down of up to 25% of the purchase price plus other expenses so returns are tax free until this is used up regardless of the rate you pay at. • Capital gains tax reduction. Second homes that have been rented out qualify for business asset disposal relief so you’ll pay just 10% tax on the gain instead of the usual 28%. (£1m lifetime limit per person). A quality second home is a reward for achievement but may well prove to be a sound investment too. – Simon Tolson owns Rumsey of Sandbanks, a holiday letting agency. rumseyofsandbanks.co.uk 01202 707357

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LUXURY COTTAGES FOR DISCERNING GUESTS

here is nothing quite like a luxury cottage staycation, and choosing the right place to stay makes all the difference. That’s where Luxury Cottages excels. A relatively new company, but one that has quickly earned an excellent reputation for its outstanding customer service, its mission is to match discerning guests with luxury stays in the most sought-after locations across the UK. For Luxury Cottages, it is all about the personal touch. Every cottage in the portfolio, which includes cosy thatched cottages in idyllic villages, superb barn conversions full of countryside charm

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and manor houses with state-of-the-art facilities, is handpicked and inspected in person. This way, customers can be sure that each one is of a suitably high standard. People who already know what they’re looking for can book online in just a few clicks. Those that are unsure can simply get in touch with the friendly Guests Services team, who have in-depth knowledge of all the properties. Once you’ve booked, Luxury Cottages help in any way they can to make every holiday exactly as the customer wishes. They take care of any special requests, from organising a bottle of chilled Champagne to sip on arrival or supplying hypoallergenic pillows, to recommending local activities and experiences to suit your interests. Luxury Cottages prides itself on its personal relationships with the cottage owners too, which means that guests can take advantage of local tips about the best restaurants, attractions to visit or whatever they might need. In short, you can expect your Luxury Cottages holiday to be just as you imagine, so that you and your fellow guests can ‘stay your way’ and enjoy the holiday that you deserve. luxurycottages.com

“For Luxury Cottages, it is all about the personal touch”

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Finding Freedom Reimagined Where luxury treads lightly

oday the decision to travel is not one to be taken lightly, it presents a myriad of choices, not least in today’s climate with the unseen foe of freedom and safe travel, that virus. It is refreshing when the search for the ideal getaway offering the reassurance of staying responsibly, experiences of a lifetime and the promise of a deeply relaxing atmosphere are all to be found in an intimate private hideaway in the Maldives. Influenced by Japanese design, the award-winning designer, Yuji Yamazaki, delivered on the belief that luxury can be found in ample space, open to the influence of nature where breeze, shade and the serene view over the ocean go on and on. The ‘Retreat’, the central complex, is at the sustainability heart of the property, the roof design is truly magnificent, at an angle of 3˚, it is perfectly calculated to maximise the solar absorption from the 984 Solar panels that enables the island to operate off-grid. Sustainability does not stop there, with not a solitary item of singleuse plastic to be found on the property, the team at Kudadoo are not only mindful hosts but earn their sustainable hotelier accolades. With just 15 private residences, each with their own infinity pools, built using sustainably sourced timber suspended over the Indian Ocean. Each one designed with floor to ceiling sliding doors to advocate natural ventilation. The detail in the muted design extends to thoughtful comforts of ample shade, the design of the roof allows for 50% of the deck to be in shade for up to 5 hours a day. Every comfort has been thought of, and considerate design is everywhere you look. The experience of Kudadoo is defined by the philosophy of ‘Anything. Anytime. Anywhere’, where you can truly appreciate ethereal ‘unscripted’ culinary journeys, cheese bar and wine cellar where every label on the list has scored 88 points

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or more with Wine Spectator magazine. Included are unlimited water sports, spa, excursions, scuba diving, and snorkelling. If this is not enough, you have full access to their sister property Hurawalhi, where you can dine in awe at the world renounced 5.8, the world’s largest all-glass undersea restaurant. There is no better place to be diverted than at Sulha Spa featuring the Maldives first Himalayan salt chamber. The Lonu Immersion Cave is lined with mineral-rich Himalayan salt formed in nature over the millennia. Distinguished for its healing qualities, enriched with potassium, calcium, and magnesium, breathing in the world’s most healing salt air restores the body’s natural equilibrium. If Maldives immersion is what you seek, you will find no better guide than the team at Kudadoo, where over half are natives of the archipelago. They will be able to guide your exploration of the turquoise oceans teeming with life, island ecosystem, culture and heritage of an island nation with a rich with a history of being hospitable to travellers and on this island, defined with charm and finesse. The search for a safe destination to revive your joy of being alive is over, be assured, look no further than Kudadoo Maldives Private Island. kudadoo.com

“If Maldives immersion is what you seek you will find no better guide than the team at Kudadoo”

A family business providing exclusive valet parking at Gatwick Airport since 1992.

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ART GUIDE

– Stunning art from local, national and international artists – I M A G E : N O R T H C OT E G A L L E R Y

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The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia returns 23rd-26th June 2022. Preview 22nd June

he organisers of The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia are delighted to announce the return of the 49th edition of its flagship fair after a two year break. With fewer London art and antique fairs following the pandemic, Olympia offers one of the few remaining opportunities for art and antique collectors and connoisseurs to explore a treasure trove of items. Prices range from £100 to hundreds of thousands. Brought to life by 120 of the finest specialist dealers selling art, antiques and all periods and designs of furniture, ceramics, lighting, jewellery, contemporary art and collectors’ pieces. The Fair will take place entirely on the ground level in Olympia Grand - the largest of the famous halls with the iconic domed roof, which floods the

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venue with sunlight. There will be exhibitors from across the UK selling, as always, a huge variety of stock from Medieval works of art and Elizabethan oak furniture to ceramics, lighting, textiles, glass, jewellery and contemporary art. Fair Director, Mary Claire Boyd said, ‘We are very excited to be able to run a 2022 summer Fair after the necessary cancellation of the last two - and the feedback from the trade has been extremely positive. Our new partnership with The Times and The Sunday Times will increase vastly our marketing reach and exposure to new buyers’

THE DETAILS The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia takes place at the Olympia Grand, London, W14 8UX. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit olympia-art-antiques.com.

Social Media twitter.com/OlympiaAntiques facebook.com/ olympiaartandantiques instagram.com/ olympiaartandantiques uk.pinterest.com/OlympiaAntiques The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia is the UK’s largest and most established art and antiques fair, taking place annually in June at London’s iconic Kensington Olympia Exhibition Centre. The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia is recognised as one of the most prestigious fairs in the UK and an annual destination for thousands of discerning visitors from across the world.

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: LAVENDER - oils on canvas, framed. 105cm x105cm

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ARTIST CAROLINE BOFF C

aroline Boff is an emerging, international, contemporary UK artist. She visualises her passion and energy in glorious multicolour paint on the canvas. Boff is a self taught artist and muses on wondrous spectacles and memories of exotic places she has been fortunate enough to live in or visit. She likes to experiment with new techniques and mediums. Boff believes in the pros of self expression and the vast benefits art has to wellbeing. She hopes her paintings can relieve suffering and make people happy and inspired. Caroline has recently

been made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce as well as being taken on by M Moser, New York, a global design firm specialising in progressive work places. Boff is with the New Art Gallery in Bolton and Tin Man Art in Hampshire and London. Caroline has appeared in Vogue, Vanity Fair, House and Garden, Tatler and the luxury Pan Arab magazine Collection. She is on the front cover of Floreat 2022 and is soon to be in Art Collector’s Choice China. She has upcoming exhibitions in London and New York. Boff has recently exhibited in New York and Miami.

THE DETAILS To find out more visit carolineboff.co.uk or call 07947 688 014

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

“FREDDIE MERCURY” 80X60 cm, acrylic on canvas

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Scene, Orpington Kent, oil on panel, framed 54w X 44d cms. £800. Will be on show at Parallax A F.

Scene, Tonbridge Kent, oil on Canvas panel, framed 51w X 41 cms, £350.

TONY FANDINO

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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Warhol’s pop art Queen and Armada portrait of Elizabeth I on show for Jubilee By Laura Elston

ndy Warhol’s pop art print of the Queen and the famous Armada portrait of Elizabeth I are to go on show in a Jubilee exhibition of artworks depicting the queens who have ruled throughout history. The unprecedented display at Sotheby’s in London will showcase paintings of each of the seven queens regnants who were crowned in their own right, stretching from Tudor times to the Platinum Jubilee age of Elizabeth II. The portrayal of Elizabeth I is described by Sotheby’s as “one of most seminal images of female power ever created”, and Warhol’s impression of Queen as both “glamorous” and “commanding”. Featuring in the exhibition, which runs from May 28 to June 15, will be key portraits of Mary I, Mary II, Queen Anne, Queen Victoria and Mary Queen of Scots, lent from aristocratic and other British collections. Alongside the historic paintings will be nearly 40 dazzling noble and aristocratic tiaras with British and European royal provenance – many never 1 4 2 M AY 2 0 2 2

seen in public before – dating back through to the 1830s. It forms part of the auction house’s Jubilee Arts Festival – a month-long programme of events celebrating the Queen’s 70 years on the throne. Sebastian Fahey, managing director of Sotheby’s EMEA, said: “We’ve certainly never done anything like this, or on this scale, here before, and it has been a pleasure to work in this way with so many of the important institutions and families across the entire country.

“There will be key portraits of Mary I, Mary II, Queen Anne, Queen Victoria and Mary Queen of Scots”

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“I’m sure the galleries will look absolutely spectacular, with an astonishing collection of portraits under the same roof the first time – including the Armada, which is one of the most seminal images of female power ever created – alongside tiaras that span two centuries, and important manuscripts that formed part of the pageantry of our monarchy.” The portrait of Elizabeth I, painted to commemorate the failed invasion of England by the Spanish Armada in 1588, is on loan from the Duke of Bedford’s collection at Woburn Abbey. Julian Gascoigne, director of early British paintings at Sotheby’s, said: “The most complete of three versions painted in that same year, the painting encapsulates the aspirations of the nation at a watershed moment in history whilst also carefully disseminating an awe-inspiring spectacle of female power and majesty.” Elizabeth I, dressed in her finery with her elaborate lace neck ruff, rests with her hand on a globe, and behind her are scenes of English ships setting out in calm weather and the Spanish Armada being wrecked during a storm. From modern times, one of the richly-coloured screen prints from Warhol’s Reigning Queens series from 1985 will be on display. It which shows Elizabeth II’s image in blue tones. The collection was based on an official photograph released for the monarch’s Silver Jubilee. Tom Eddison, Sotheby’s senior director and contemporary art specialist, described the piece, on loan from a private collection, as “in equal parts glamorous and commanding; perfectly representing the global and celebrity age” in which the Queen has reigned. Visitors will be able to view more than three dozen tiaras including a 1960s turquoise cabochon and diamond piece by Van Cleef & Arpels. Another designed as a wreath of diamond-set leaves dates from the 1830s, and was crafted in homage to the classical designs of ancient Rome and inspired by a revival of the style during Napoleon’s rule. Among historic manuscripts of royal significance on display will be the death warrant of the 7th Earl of Northumberland signed by Elizabeth I. Dating from 1572, it has been loaned from 1 4 4 M AY 2 0 2 2

Alnwick Castle. The document draws out writs and instructions necessary for the execution of the 7th Earl after his part in the disastrous ‘Rising of the North’. The auction house is also holding a British Art: The Jubilee Auction on June 29. It will include pieces by Turner, Gainsborough, Barbara Hepworth, Lucian Freud, David Hockney, Bridget Riley and Banksy. A new work of the Queen, donated by artist Chris Levine, will also be for sale, with proceeds benefiting the Platinum Jubilee Pageant. Entitled Lightness Of Being, it depicts the monarch with her eyes closed and was based on Levin’s 2004 portrait of the Queen marking 800 years of allegiance to the Crown by the Island of Jersey. It is expected to fetch between £100,000 and £150,000.

THE DETAILS The Jubilee Arts Festival at Sotheby’s, 34-35 New Bond Street in London will run from May 28 to June 15 – entry is free and tickets can be booked in advance. Other activities include historical talks, musical performances and a family day. More information can be found at sothebys.com/jubilee.

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Black Box Projects is delighted to present a solo presentation of photographic sculptures by Adam Jeppesen for the 2022 edition of Photo London. Visit us at Photo London on Stand SP2 12 - 15 May 2022 in Somerset House. Image: detail of Work no 150 (T), 2019, Mixed media sculpture with cyanotype on silk, 40.5 x 30.2 x 25 cm

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Happy 30th Anniversary to

NORTHCOTE GALLERY THE DETAILS A Thousand Blended Notes by Tom Homewood Opens 7th May 2022 Northcote Gallery 110 Northcote Road London SW11 6QP northcotegallery.com e: northcotegallery@gmail.com Instagram northcote_gallery

orthcote Gallery celebrates 30 years of exceptional exhibitions in London. Established in 1992 the gallery specialises in exhibiting Modern British and International Contemporary fine art, sculpture and photography. Exhibiting artists of both fame and promise, the gallery is well known for nurturing fledgling talent with many of the artists going on to flourish on the global stage. Hosting exciting and eclectic exhibitions to art lovers both sides of the river, this unique part of South West London has been home to Northcote Gallery for the past three decades. Embraced by the magic and charm of Chelsea’s King’s Road until 2016, preceded by a residency in an extraordinary art deco former dance hall in Battersea Square, the gallery flagship, first ‘pioneered’ in 1992, is a well-loved favourite cultural destination within the vibrant ‘village’ of Northcote Road. In addition to a rolling exhibition programme, the gallery works in partnership with acclaimed architects and interior designers and as art consultants to private clients with a passion for emphasising the philosophy of placing art at the heart of the design schemes, ensuring that ‘the art is the star’. The gallery also specialises in conservation and

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restoration (paper & oil on canvas) and bespoke framing. In the summer months Northcote Gallery offers art classes, working hand in hand with artists and a charity specialising in art therapy to support military personnel and blue light workers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. For their interested clients who are able to travel outside of London, equine facilitated therapy is offered alongside the art therapy (email the gallery at northcotegallery@gmail.com for more information). The anniversary celebrations continue throughout 2022. With an exhibition diary encompassing retrospective exhibitions, Robert McKellar and Debi O’Hehir, introducing exciting new graduates, spotlighting intriguing early career artists and launching new shows by Northcote Gallery artists such as Tom Homewood fresh from his Glyndebourne Opera House residency.

‘Working in the Romantic tradition, Homewood employs a full range of brush techniques overlaying pencil and chalk lines with paint, merging the boundaries between observation and poetic vision. They are cherished views, heartfelt and tender.’ – Nerissa Taysom, Glyndebourne Opera House

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ohanci paints what is beautiful to her every day, and she also loves creating paintings of what is beautiful to her clients! Large statement paintings is what she loves working on most and showcased here are two bespoke series of paintings for one of her London clients’ home. The series of three paintings entitled “Grey Shimmer Triptych” and a series of four paintings called “Orange & Blue Quadriptych”, were completed recently. Johanci visited her clients’ private London residence to discuss their particular requirements and colour scheme. Her clients opted to have a series of three paintings alongside each other situated above their sofa in the lounge. Combining neutral tones with metallic colours of iridescent pearl and gold brought a personal touch to their artwork. Her clients also ordered a series of four paintings (quadriptych) alongside each other in their hallway. The brief for “Orange & Blue Quadriptych” was for it to be in a similar palette to one of Johanci’s mixed media paintings with a thread of silver running through it and for each canvas to be hung portrait. Johanci loved working on these paintings, particularly as she got to know her fabulous clients

“Johanci’s statement and highly textured abstract paintings are sought after and will liven up any interior space”

& Mojo the dog and they were happy to give her some artistic free reign whilst being clear on their vision for the completed artwork. The end result is something rather spectacular and unique and compliments her clients’ stunning home interior perfectly. Johanci’s statement and highly textured abstract paintings are sought after and will liven up any interior space. Many of her original paintings now adorn private residences across the UK, USA and Europe as owners continue to purchase directly via her website or as commissioned work. To register your interest for a bespoke commissioned painting, that is unique to you, contact Johanci directly at art@johanci.com Have a look at johanci.com and read the stories behind her bespoke commissions so far.

CURRENTLY EXHIBITING: PLATFORM, 28-32 St. Christopher’s Place, London, W1U 1NU (near Bond Street & Selfridges). Open daily. johanci.com johanci.art OriginalArtJohanci Contact: art@johanci.com Tel: +44 7774 326213 Photography by Bob Ambrose: freshmilkcreativedesign.com

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Watercolour by Ingrid Solesvik

ngrid Solesvik is a Norwegian watercolor artist who explore the possibilities of modern watercolour technique introduced by the Swedish artist and professor Arne Isacsson: the interaction of pigment, water and paper. She works on the boundary between abstract and figurative with simplification of the subject where the unnecessary is removed and where the light and colors help to create the shape and bring the image to life. The result is fluid, transparency and light. Her style is modern. She is inspired by her surroundings and influenced by the contemporary happenings in society. She enables to convey mood and emotions that reflect events in the present. Ingrid is a member of the Nordic Watercolour Association and has been selected for several of the Nordic watercolour juried exhibitions. She was recently selected as one of 10 to represent Norway on the website Watercolor Nordic presenting contemporary watercolour artists from the Nordic region watercolornordic. com/index.php/contemporary-norway. Ingrid Solesvik ingrid@solesvik.com

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“She is inspired by her surroundings and influenced by the contemporary happenings in society”

ELISABETH HOBDEN sells her paintings to raise money for Dwelling Places, a wonderful charity working with streetconnected children and slum families in Kampala, Uganda. (dwellingplaces.org)

Phone 07747 894493 Email carolinetalktime@gmail.com Website carolineandersonart.co.uk

Her current body of work-‘Out of my Hands’- celebrates the intrinsic energy of paint which, when poured onto canvas, produces deliciously unexpected and dramatic effects with only a modicum of human intervention and definitely no recourse to a brush. The result? A painting with a mind of its own!’

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LUCY DOES THE LAKES Herdy Soul

A Yorkshire Garden

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ith a successful career and national accolades to her name, Lucy Pittaway is a household name for many. Well known for her naïve and imaginative art, Lucy has one goal; create art that makes you smile. Her signature sheep art is some of her most recognisable work followed closely by the highly publicised cycling collections. Each piece has a real-life story behind it inspired by the sights, sounds and events in her life. Lucy’s latest collection is inspired by her time in the Lake District and brings to life some of the most spectacular vistas from the region. Fans of Lucy’s art will recognise some familiar themes. “Hopefully those who like my landscapes and sheep will enjoy what I have created. I released a couple of pieces last year that were extremely popular, but I also think there are some things that are quite different in this collection that I hope people will enjoy. What I wanted to achieve was a broad range of pieces showcasing different parts of the region so those with an affiliation to the area, will recognise their favourite places.” From small beginnings working from a home studio, the former graphic designer and teacher has gone on to establish her place as a key contributor to the art market and continues to win awards including ‘UK’s Most Popular Published Artist

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2018 & 2019’ awarded by the Fine Art Trade Guild. Fast forward to today and you’ll find Lucy’s work in homes and galleries across the UK as well as in her own beautiful galleries and online store where she offers stunning original works of art, Giclee prints and striking canvases as well as ceramics, textiles, and stationery, making beautiful gifts or additions to any home. “I hope my collections inspire you to see the same beauty that I do and that it brings a smile to all those who view it.” The full Lakes Collection can be viewed online at www.lucypittaway.co.uk or in one of her galleries alongside Lucy’s extensive back catalogue of work.

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LAUREN FORCELLA’s impressionistic paintings inspire us with the fullness and magic of nature. For an original oil with textured brushwork and rich colors, or a bold giclee print, find her artworks on social media @LaurenForcellaArtist and www.LaurenForcella.com.

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Le Dome Belgravia presents the work of French-Iranian artist

Bahman Panahi

The presentation is the first solo show in the UK by the renowned calligrapher and abstract artist About Meshkati

pening 2 June 2022, Le Dome - a dramatic, doubleheight loft space in Belgravia - will stage an exclusive presentation of work by the French-Iranian calligrapher and abstract artist Bahman Panahi. Originally from Iran, Panahi is highly regarded internationally for his combination of traditional Persian calligraphy with modern abstraction. His bold, lyrical artworks can be both complex and succinct, influenced by a close affinity with Iranian music, as well as his deep knowledge of calligraphy. The presentation at Le Dome provides the first opportunity to experience a comprehensive display of Panahi’s work in the UK. Covering the last decade of the artist’s practice, including pieces made as recently as this year, the presentation will showcase Panahi’s masterful combination of abstract art and contemporary calligraphy, beautifully expressing his unique ability to create a form of visual music on the canvas. Le Dome is located at 10 Grosvenor Place and is part of the Meshkati Group, which plays an important role in initiatives that support the arts, sharing a passion for creativity with the broadest possible audience.

Bringing an artistry to each of our procedures. Meshkati is an award-winning hair centre and laboratory founded by Amy Meshkati - a pioneer in hair reconstitution whose dedicated research over more than three decades has paved the way for an exclusive range of procedures and treatments. Meshkati’s unique know-how is based on the development of groundbreaking techniques that use the finest technology, combined with an artistic appreciation for detail. Renowned for excellence, Meshkati has an unparalleled reputation for its innovations worldwide. Meshkati is located at 10 Grosvenor Place in Belgravia, London, and welcomes an international clientele seeking uncompromising service. ledome.co.uk meshkati.co.uk

About Bahman Panahi Born in Iran in 1967, Bahman Panahi’s passion for calligraphic art extends back to his childhood, when he would stop and stare at the careful, hand-drawn work of local calligraphers. Studying as a young man under highly-respected masters of calligraphy in Tehran, Bahman was himself awarded the Master certificate from the Institute of Calligraphers of Iran. A graduate of Tehran’s Faculty of Fine Arts, Bahman later went on to continue his studies in France, at the Ecole des Beaux-arts in Valanciennes and then the Sorbonne in Paris, working towards a PhD in visual arts. Bahman’s diverse background and extensive training are visible in the work he produces today, combining traditional calligraphic motifs and gestures with a modern, abstract aesthetic. Entranced by the relationship between music and calligraphy, Bahman is an accomplished classical performer, trained in playing traditional Persian string instruments, such as the Tar and Setar.

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COLOUR: Her Creative “Her art practice attests to her experimental spirit as she explores colors, shapes and textures in many of her ongoing series of paintings”

orking as a contemporary abstract painter and sculptor, American artist Sharon Pierce McCullough’s work can be defined by her bold use of color. She works out of her studio in Cashtown, Pennsylvania in an old stone home. Her art practice attests to her experimental spirit as she explores colors, shapes and textures in many of her ongoing series of paintings. Never static, her oeuvre demonstrates an artist constantly experimenting with possibility. Works vary to include geometric, minimal and figurative abstracts. Horses and geometrics are the most recurring themes. McCullough works in an intuitive, yet intentional, manner, sometimes working from quick sketches but mostly not. “While I am inspired by painters such as Miro and Klee, I constantly strive to draw from my own inner creativity.” Taking cues from early Minimalism and Color Field painters, McCullough hones her multicolored palette on a continual basis. “The choice of each color in a painting is often a long process for me. It can be a defining choice that determines whether a painting is good or great.” In the studio, Sharon toggles back and forth between paintings and sculpture. The paintings are created on canvas using both acrylics and enamels. 1 5 8 M AY 2 0 2 2

Her sculptures make use of divergent materials such as plaster, found objects and cement. A small plaster sculpture was on exhibit recently at the Phillips Collection, Washington DC. McCullough’s original artwork is in public and private collections across the United States and Europe. The first painting in the current series of Horses now resides with a collector in London. Enquiries and commissions are welcome. Artwork enquiries: sharonpmccullough@gmail.com Instagram - @Share333 sharonpiercemccullough.com

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24 - 28 May 2022

he greatest flower show on earth returns to Royal Hospital Chelsea with stunning garden designs, gorgeous floral displays and endless shopping. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) can also reveal an exciting new headline sponsor, The Newt in Somerset. RHS has revealed the garden line-up for 2022, from the very best garden designers gathering to showcase cutting-edge design and ideas with inspiration, colour and innovation. Expect to be dazzled with seasonal plants and colours not seen in May since 2019.

2022 SHOW GARDENS INCLUDE: • The Mind Garden - designed by Andy Sturgeon, built by Crocus. Inspiring us to connect with each other for our mental health. When we are struggling, sharing what we’re going through can change everything, which is why The Mind Garden is designed to be a place for people to connect, be themselves and open up. The New Blue Peter Garden – designed by Juliet Sargeant., built by Gardenlink. In the BBC centenary year, its flagship children’s programme, Blue Peter is getting a new garden. The theme is

‘discover soil’ encouraging us to investigate the soil beneath our feet bringing it up to eye level for us to see, touch, smell and hear. After RHS Chelsea Flower Show, it will move to its permanent home at RHS Bridgewater in Manchester, where everyone can visit. • The RAF Benevolent Fund Garden – designed by John Everiss, built by Peter Gregory Landscapes and George Everiss Design. A stone spiral wall surrounds and protects the sculpture. Enclosed within, a curved larch seat allows the visitor to look up at the pilot and imagine the view he would have seen. The RAF Benevolent Fund has been providing support to veterans, serving personnel and their families for over 100 years. Its garden celebrates the help and protection the charity has continued to provide. • The RNLI Garden - designed and built by Chris Beardshaw Ltd. A celebration of the history and modernity of this multi-faceted charity, which has been saving lives at sea for almost 200 years. Its design marries style hints from the organisation’s Georgian origins with contemporary design cues to reflect the forward-looking spirit of today’s Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

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The New Blue Peter Garden – designed by Juliet Sargeant., built by Gardenlink

cabin. The small, sculptural structure offers a place of seclusion and meditation, and an immersive space to connect with the surrounding power of nature and plants. • The Boodles Travel Garden - designed by Thomas Hoblyn, built by The Garden Builders. 60 years ago, Anthony Wainwright, grandfather to the current chairman of Boodles travelled around the world in just 16 days. The Boodles Travel Garden celebrates this incredible endeavour with planting drawn from all corners of the world, creating a global garden, offering a calm sanctuary to rest and reflect on the journey. • Out of the Shadows - designed and built by Kate Gould Gardens. designed to feel like a contemporary spa garden utilising hardy tropical planting to create a private, calm and relaxing space. Inspired by recent dark times, the garden is a safe haven for people to exercise and socialise in small groups, a space designed to revitalise both the body and mind.

paradise for every gardener! It’s also the place where RHS showcase the Sustainable Product of the Year and Plant of the Year. The Discovery Zone champions the latest exciting innovations and research from the world of horticulture. Explore interactive displays and educational exhibits in this dedicated space.

THE RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW EXPERIENCE Enjoy exclusive boutique shopping - from garden buildings and seating to jewellery, textiles, arts and crafts, there’s something to tempt everyone. All around the showground, you’ll find a host of exhibitors, both new and established, selling their innovative and desirable horticultural-themed products. Expect to be wowed with a mouth-watering array of food and drink available including glamorous restaurants including Jardin Blanc with Raymond Blanc plus cafes, food courts and picnic areas are perfect for a quick bite to eat. For more details and to book tickets, visit rhs.org.uk/chelsea

“The Discovery Zone champions the latest exciting innovations and research from the world of horticulture”

Above: ; The RNLI Garden, Show Garden, designed by Chris Beardshaw

Houseplant Studios returns with more home inspiration after an incredibly popular debut in 2021.

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All the flowers of the tomorrows are in the seeds of today

A fresh look at dried flowers from Gone to Seed

ried flowers have been enjoying a renaissance as people look for alternatives to fresh bouquets and arrangements, and it has inspired one Wiltshire online florist, Gone to Seed, to take a fresh look at dried floral arrangements. Their speciality is vibrant arrangements and bunches that look natural and last for years not weeks. The eye-catching arrangements are styled to look fabulous in all areas of the house, from bedrooms to hallways and kitchens to drawing rooms. From pretty door wreaths to large floral arrangements, there is something for everyone. It all started when owners, Luke and Elly Collings had their wedding cancelled during lockdown not once but three times! They gave up and invested their wedding fund in an old telephone exchange, opting for a smaller winter wedding. The telephone exchange is now a flower drying barn and studio, and the downs of Wiltshire is their foraging ground. They have joined up with flower farmer, Chloe Young, in Lincolnshire to grow their own blooms and embrace the term, grown not flown.

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Elly says, “There are so many enormous pluses for dried flowers. We don’t expect that people would replace fresh flowers in their homes, but for those living in town who are not in residence permanently or have guest rooms that are not always in use, these flowers present a wonderful timesaving opportunity as a ready-made arrangement that can be moved around the house.” There is more too! Those with allergies can enjoy real flowers because the pollen is no longer present, so these flowers make a great eco alternative to faux flowers. A visit to the studio will show you that these flowers are delicate, vibrant and simply beautiful. Luke is a recycling expert and has saved tonnes of HiFi equipment, instruments and many other things from landfill and is heading up a division that will offer vintage and reclaimed vases, urns and other imaginative ways to display the flowers and be sustainable. Look out for the pretty baskets, urns and recycled glass vases and bottles on gonetoseed. co.uk when you shop for flowers. There is a pick your own flower stand ... it really is the ultimate experience in dried flower shopping!

“Those with allergies can enjoy real flowers because the pollen is no longer present”

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The Harrison Atom THE FIRST OF ITS KIND Handmade exclusively in a modest workshop on the coast of Kent, in the world of professional cuisine Harrison Ovens is a name that is synonymous with marrying high performance with iconic design For years Harrison have been commissioned to make charcoal ovens for the finest Michelin-starred restaurants, culinary masters like Jason Atherton and Yotam Ottolenghi and the designers of the most impressive super yachts in the world. They are now available for the private outdoor kitchen.

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Designed especially for the chef at home, The Atom is the most recent addition to The Harrison Collection. Using either charcoal or wood, this innovative design offers four high-performing appliances in one: An oven for grilling, baking and roasting; a plancher for searing and a hob that offers both a hot-plate and an aperture for using a pan or wok. The Atom is available in a range of colours and finishes to enhance your outdoor kitchen, suit your individual style and be the conversation piece of every dining event it attends.

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A new concept in outdoor cooking for your best summer ever for outdoor entertaining.

The Charlie Outdoor Charcoal Oven

t’s time to take the cover off the BBQ and enjoy the Summer. But will the reality live up to our dreams? well, it all depends on what you’re cooking with. We think of BBQs for warm, sunny days. But we use our BBQs a lot less than we’d like to. In the UK – largely thanks to the weather - the average BBQ is only used five times a year. But with Charlie, it’s always BBQ weather! Its front-opening design minimises heat loss and protects your food from the elements. The cooking is all done in the sealed oven chamber, while the chef can sit indoors, just waiting till Charlie has created its magic, whatever the weather outside. Charlie is totally weatherproof. It’s made in Britain from solid steel, in nine striking colours. It can live and work outdoors all year round. You can use it day in, day out. When we think BBQ, it’s sausages, burgers, maybe steaks. But it so often over-promises and

under-delivers. How about fish, charcoal-grilled with the taste of the Mediterranean? Seafood? Vegetables? Bread? Fruit? Desserts? Pizzas? With Charlie you can do the lot. And add amazing, smoky flavour to whatever food you choose to cook. It’s a BBQ, a pizza oven, a smoker and a grill. With 2.5 times the capacity of a domestic oven. Delight the meat lovers, the vegans, the vegetarians, the pescatarians. Cook vegetables so tasty that even your children will eat them. There’s no need to be an “expert” at BBQ-ing: anyone can use Charlie. Even though it’s inspired by the front-opening charcoal ovens that are the secret of top professional kitchens. We call Charlie, “The Chef Maker”. In many ways, using Charlie is the opposite of BBQ-ing. It’s totally hands-off. No need for constant attention, no face full of smoke and heat. You can set Charlie from 100°c for low ‘n’ slow, up to 500°c for incredibly fast searing of meat or pizzas. Easy peasy. Just put in your food and Charlie will create the magic for you! Sit back. Relax. Enjoy looking at your beautiful oven. Enjoy the incredible food. Enjoy the sunshine….but enjoy The Charlie Outdoor Charcoal Oven all year round! charlieoven.com @charliecharcoaloven 1 7 2 M AY 2 0 2 2

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Angular is trending!

pergola awning in popular cubic shape

Some like it round, others prefer it craggy. And that’s why the awning model “pergola classic” from manufacturer markilux is now available with a rectangular cassette. The new “pergola cubic” is particularly stunning on houses built in a modern architectural style. It is based on the new conservatory awning markilux 7800.

ergola systems are very much in demand when it comes to providing shade for large patios because the systems with posts are very stable in wind. Furthermore, depending on the accessories, they fit in with any type of architecture.

Cassette in new rectangular form Manufacturer markilux offers a particularly diverse product range. One of its first models was a classic “pergola” which is indeed now called the “pergola classic”. And even today, it is still the favourite of many end consumers. Since cubic design in particular is in vogue, the model is now also available as a “pergola cubic” variant with an angular cassette which encompasses the cover. The front posts are also available in a matching angular design. This filigree but stable solar protection system can shade areas up to six metres wide with an extension of four-and-a-half metres. And the awning cover can also be extended up to six metres up to a width of five metres.

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illumination available on or in the cassette. The cover is particularly taut on this model and held tightly in the guide tracks by the tracfix system. To transport the cover, this new pergola variant is equipped with the equally new conservatory awning markilux 7800. As is the case with the other pergola models, the “pergola cubic” can also be combined with a shadeplus vertical roller blind. It can be lowered between the two front posts. This additional blind gives you more protection from prying eyes and from the intrusive glare of the late afternoon sun. Vertical roller blinds that can be attached at the sides also protect you from the wind and cold. The new model will be available from summer 2022.

The classic pergola model from awning specialist markilux is now also available with a rectangular cover cassette as the new “pergola cubic”. The angular shape suits modern, cubic architecture particularly well.

About markilux markilux stands for “Design Made in Germany”, innovative new products and excellent quality in the exterior solar protection sector. Since 1972 folding-arm awnings, conservatory awnings and vertical blinds have been produced at its manufacturing facility in Emsdetten, northern Germany. For further information, please visit: markilux.com

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hic Teak is a family run business that has been established for over 20 years and is based in Hampshire and delivers Nationwide. Chic Teak specialises in premium teak garden & conservatory furniture with a high level of personal service from advising on choice of furniture through to delivery onto your terrace. By using the best quality heartwood teak ensures longevity & attractiveness of the products. The Teak is grown in Java and is sourced from the Government owned plantations. This ensures that it is sustainably grown & then correctly kiln dried to withstand the British climate. All the furniture is made using traditional joints and finished by hand. The whole process is covered by the Internationally agreed FLEGT scheme which is overseen by the Indonesian and British Governments. Frequent visits by the partners to Java has nurtured close working relationships with suppliers & good opportunities to develop new lines whilst maintaining popular designs. Because Chic Teak are specialists, they offer a wide choice both in terms of design and use. Although they can offer furniture as sets, they pride themselves in giving clients the opportunity of a “mix and match” to suit their circumstances and taste. The heartwood teak contains high levels of oil naturally which is good protection from rain,

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sunlight, mould & mildew. The wood is also tightly grained & very dense which makes it very durable. Naturally Teak will weather to a silvery patina. We recommend cleaning teak wood furniture at least once a year. This can be done either by scrubbing with a dilute mixture of bleach and water, or spraying with a product called “Wet and Forget” once a year. Both methods clear the detritus and maintain the silvery patina. Such is the confidence in the product that a 10-year guarantee is offered to support what we believe to be some of the best quality Teak Furniture available in the UK. chic-teak.co.uk Tel: 01256 398008 sales@chicteak.co.uk

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A new approach to plant styling by N1 & W6 Garden Centres 2021 RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medallists, and overall best in category winners for their seasonal-inspired Houseplant Studio.

s pioneers of the urban gardening movement, a ‘fresh & innovative approach’ has always been central to the ethos of N1 & W6 Garden Centres. Since launching 23 years ago, they have been inspiring customers to recreate at home their signature style of matching nature-inspired decorative objects with on-trend colours and beautiful houseplants. After a win at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show for their 2021 Houseplant Studio, the centres are back for a third consecutive Show to style the RHS Experience Stand, which features an enormous 20ft shelving unit! This year’s theme from N1’s Creative Director Paul Holt is ‘A New Approach’: “The idea behind this theme is to use houseplants that have been left behind by the fleeting trends that are promoted by social 1 8 0 M AY 2 0 2 2

media. We’ll be rejuvenating these old favourites, many of which are reasonably priced and widely available, to make people look at them again in a new way. Our usual approach is to create displays that mix plants with sundries and décor, so by updating their styling we will give them a fresh new image that everyone can enjoy”

OUTDOOR PLANTS Of course, RHS Chelsea is also a celebration of outdoor gardening, and with Spring in full swing, now is the perfect time to enjoy the garden. Available in store, N1 and W6’s seasonal collection of outdoor plants are sourced from the finest British growers. They present a wide variety of plants that offer seasonal colour and year-round interest alongside all the tools and equipment that the urban gardener needs.

THE DETAILS The RHS Chelsea Flower Show will be on from 24th – 28th May. You can find N1 Garden Centre in Islington, and W6 Garden Centre in Ravenscourt Park as well as shopping online (n1gardencentre.co.uk/ w6gardencentre.co.uk)

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ITALIAN STYLE The Ronda garden chair is made in Italy by Emu and is one of their most popular designs. Designed by Aldo Ciabatti, it has a simple elegance that will appeal to almost everybody. Available in a great range of colours the Ronda garden chair is suitable for outdoor use all year round and practically they are also stackable up to sixteen chairs high for easy storage. This garden chair is in lacquered steel, which is available in nine colours. The table is the Emu Cambi garden table. gomodern.co.uk

ALL FIRED UP Create the perfect garden atmosphere with this stunning Eclipse Fire Bowl. With its trendy sleek silhouette, the white semi-sphere fire pit will fit into any outside space, blending in to your outdoor furniture with ease. charltonisland.com

ELEGANT LOUNGING he Skyline Serpent Sun Lounger combines chunky soft rope weaving and a beautiful curvy frame to create modern looking Sun Lounger that will look great in any setting. vivalagoon.com 1 8 2 M AY 2 0 2 2

Attract the birds, butterflies and bees into your garden with this wonderful collection of wildflowers. Each seedball has approximately 30 seeds and each tin contains 20 seed balls, enough to cover 1 metre square in a garden bed or 3-5 medium sized pots (leave at least 10cm between each ball). Best scattered in Spring or Autumn. annabeljames.co.uk

INDOOR/OUTDOOR We love this geometric grey rug for indoor and outdoor use from Kukoon Rugs. Bring the inside out, and give your outdoor seating area a touch of comfort. kukoonrugs.com

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MAKE PIZZA WITH OONI

oni invented the world’s first portable, wood-fired pizza oven way back in 2012. Co-founded by husband and wife duo Kristian Tapaninaho and Darina Garland, this Edinburgh-based company sells its products in more than 80 countries. All Ooni pizza ovens reach 500ºC in less than 20 minutes and bake restaurant-quality Neapolitan-style pizza in just 60 seconds. Perhaps unsurprisingly, they’re very popular. The Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven is the first domestic pizza oven ever approved for domestic use by the renowned Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN) — the world’s foremost authority on Neapolitan pizza. Ooni Karu 16 owners, can use wood or charcoal for an authentic wood-fired pizza-making experience, or convert their ovens to gas with the optional Ooni Karu 16 Gas Burner. Thanks to new technology, users can bake 16-inch pizzas with precise temperature control, efficient air flow and incredible heat retention. The oven’s full glass door makes it much easier to monitor pizza mid-bake. After just 15 minutes of preheating, the oven is ready to make pizza, perfectly sear steaks, grill

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veggies, bake loaves of bread and more. Consumers looking for a flexible cooking experience in a smaller package can choose Ooni Karu 16’s compact sibling, Ooni Karu 12. Other options include the gas-powered Ooni Koda 12 and Ooni Koda 16 pizza ovens, and the highly portable Ooni Fyra 12. Accessories range from the perennially popular Ooni Pizza Cutter Wheel to an assortment of high-quality pizza peels. Essential groceries, including fine Italian flours and ready-made pizza dough balls, are also available on the Ooni website. Ooni is a proud member of 1% for the Planet and Eden Reforestation Projects. The company donates 1% of its global annual revenue to a range of social and environmental causes, including Slice Out Hunger, Action Against Hunger, Social Bite, the Red Cross and the World Food Programme. To date, Ooni has planted more than 3.1 million trees in Madagascar. To reduce ecological impact as much as possible, all Ooni packaging is at least 97% recyclable. Learn more about the Ooni pizza ovens, accessories and groceries at ooni.com.

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BELGRAVIA IN BLOOM

to reimagine Britain’s unique and iconic heritage 23-29 May 2022

elgravia in Bloom returns with a celebration of all things ‘Beautifully British’ coinciding with RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The festival is a celebration of exquisitely crafted floral displays and experiences showcased throughout the beautiful central London neighbourhood. The London neighbourhood of Belgravia will also pay homage to the uniqueness of Britain, ahead of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June. The 7th annual Belgravia in Bloom festival will capture the hearts and minds of the nation, celebrating everything Brits know and love about Great Britain, from cultural icons and British inventions to weird and wonderful traditions. The floral festival will be a sensational Spring event for the capital, providing a thrilling, immersive experience for visitors. The leading boutiques, delightful shops and landmark restaurants on Elizabeth Street, Motcomb Street, Pimlico Road and Eccleston Yards are abloom with unique floral-themed exhibits. Britain’s most historical moments and national treasures will be reimagined in flowers with spectacular installations from neighbourhood florists including Neill Strain, Moyses Stevens and Judith Blacklock, alongside a host of floral themed

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events and experiences including British themed floral products, menus and cocktails. More details will be announced soon. Belgravia’s reputation as one of the most Instagrammable neighbourhoods in London is celebrated more than ever during Belgravia in Bloom, when its beautiful streets are transformed with a series of unique displays and experiences at every turn.

Distinguished and truly unique, Belgravia is a delightful place to shop, socialise, and explore. Just a 5 minute stroll from Sloane Square and Victoria stations, Belgravia is home to a number of hero fashion, beauty, home, food and wellness retailers and destinations situated on Elizabeth Street, Motcomb Street, Eccleston Yards and Pimlico Road. It’s smart, contemporary and yet celebratory of heritage, playful yet chic. To stay up-to-date with the latest festival news and announcements, visit belgravialdn.com and follow @belgravia_ldn on Instagram.

Hayden Scott Outdoor Living Spaces are a well established company that design and build bespoke outdoor kitchen projects using our unique galvanised steel framing. Fitting over 50 kitchens a year. If you have a project that requires an outdoor kitchen, Patio, or Pergola please get in touch.. we can assist with the layout and the materials used. We are main dealers for all the manufacturers of built in outdoor kitchen appliances. We supply, Beefeater, Whistler, Alfa, Fire Magic, Napoleon, Woolf, Bull, Kamado, Big Green Egg, Blastcool fridges and many more. We can incorporate Gas fired and Charcoal fired grills in our kitchens, we can install South Africa Braai BBQs, Argentinian grills, wood and gas fired pizza ovens of all shapes and sizes, you name we can do it!! Everything we do we build on site from scratch. Totally Bespoke. We can also supply and install louvered and retractable roof structures from Renson, Caribbean Blinds and Deponti. Depending on your needs and budget we are not tied down to one manufacturer. Please get in touch and see how we can help. We also have a first class showroom in Woking, Surrey, showcasing what we do and show how we are one of the most successful Outdoor Living Company in the UK

Or take a look at our excellent website www.haydenscott.co.uk | 01483 472408

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Local artisans named The Independent’s ‘Indy Best Buy’ Leather Dog Collar

he Dogs & Horses workshop is based in Kensal Rise. “The recognition is hugely appreciated,” explains cofounder Kristian Maris. “And there’s been a knock-on increase in demand. Which, of course, is challenging. But we’ve been truly fortunate in these times to have to take on new craftspeople at our workshop in Kensal Rise.” The leather dog collar from Dogs & Horses has been named several years running as The Independent’s ‘Indy Best Buy,’ and placed at the top of every category in 2021 across style, security, comfort and reliability. “Yes, there are pandemic puppies, and the lockdowns that accelerated the shift to online,” he concedes. “But there is also a rise in support of authentic artisan craftsmanship, purchasing directly from the manufacturer, choosing British-made, buying sustainably and selecting goods that stand the test of time.” Indeed, when Dogs & Horses was created in 2006, Kristian and his partner rejected the typical business models (especially in pet accessories) of manufacturing cheaply overseas or outsourcing to third parties. “We would make the products ourselves, in London, to our own fashion-led designs, sourcing our own material, employing our own

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craftspeople, providing a handson service and a guarantee on our stitching,” Kristian explains. The company also provides bespoke and tailor-made items, and frequently creates dog collars and leads for use in film, television and advertising. Opaque working conditions in faraway places, lax environmental controls as well as the providence of raw materials now really do matter to the responsible consumer who is making a considered purchase. “The pieces we make are durable, reliable, and may last generations of dogs when properly maintained.” This ethos has attracted buyers from around the world. “Leather is a tactile product you want to feel it, smell it.” says Kristian, “But this hasn’t discouraged buyers from New York or Sydney, Monaco or Hong Kong.”

THE DETAILS Available to purchase from selected re-sellers and directly from the company itself via its website: dogsandhorses.co.uk . The company also showcases its products near its own workshop, at Just Barking on Chamberlayne Road in Kensal Rise. Tel: 020 7018 0175. Email: hello@dogsandhorses.co.uk Instagram: @dogsandhorsesuk

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Eden Garden Rooms

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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THE WAY YOU TREAT YOUR DOG

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 1 9 2 M AY 2 0 2 2

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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Avant Garden proudly supports the official Platinum Jubilee Pageant album

ick Martel, founder and owner of the Guernsey-based retailer Avant Garden, has been selected to feature in the official commemorative album to mark the Platinum Jubilee Pageant. The editorial feature will tell the story of Nick and Avant Garden, exploring his life and work in Guernsey and how he grew the business from a charming shop in the Channel Islands to having an established national and international online presence selling exquisite garden furnishings specialising in fine cast bronze sculptures. Titled Her Majesty The Queen: The Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album, the book is being produced and published by the Official Platinum Partner St James’s House and will celebrate the remarkable life and reign of Her Majesty. The book will also explore developments in the UK and around the world over the past seven decades and showcase a range of outstanding individuals and organisations from across the country and Commonwealth, all selected for their transformational contribution across the spheres of culture, society, technology and business. Nick will be one of the individuals and organisations to be included in the album. “Being in the only official book published for the Platinum Jubilee Pageant is amazing; it will sit in people’s homes for years and years and

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“The book is being produced and published by the Official Platinum Partner St James’s House and will celebrate the remarkable life and reign of Her Majesty”

THE DETAILS Avant Garden 01481 730670 07781 116400 avantgardenonline.com

be a lasting commemoration of a momentous occasion,” said Nick. “I channel so much energy and passion into Avant Garden and it’s incredible to look back and see how much the business has achieved and grown over the past 22 years. To have this recognised and celebrated in such a prestigious publication is an indescribable honour and something I’m incredibly proud of.” The album is the only official book being published for the Platinum Jubilee Pageant and, in honour of Her Majesty The Queen’s jubilee weekend, will be launched on 5 June 2022 at a private evening gala hosted by St James’s House at Claridge’s. Nick, as a contributor to the album, has been invited to the celebrations. Being part of the official publication for the Pageant goes beyond a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”, added Nick. “To not only attend but contribute to what will be a historic celebration and tribute to the Queen’s phenomenal 70-year reign is an extraordinary privilege. I cannot wait to attend the launch event in June and be immersed in what is anticipated to be a reawakening of the creative sector.” The Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album is currently available to pre-order atstjamess.org and once published will be available to purchase online and in all good book retailers.

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ow is the perfect time to invest in a stylish, durable garden space before the summer arrives. Walls and Floors have a stunning selection of outdoor tiles, which will help you create the perfect garden space to relax and socialise! From porcelain paving slabs in a wide array of designs to outdoor split face tiles and seamless indoor/outdoor ranges, the outdoor collection has something for every outdoor project.

Porcelain Paving Slabs Porcelain paving slabs are the most popular format for outdoor tile design at the moment. Unlike traditional concrete slabs or decking, porcelain paving slabs have a printed surface, which opens them up to hundreds of design possibilities. Not only are they stylish, but they are one of the most practical options for outdoor areas as they provide a hardwearing, long-lasting base that is frost-proof and slip-resistant.

The Porcelain Paving Collection Icaria Porcelain Paving Slabs: With their gorgeous slate effect design and lifelike veining, Icaria is perfect for creating a natural-styled patio space where you can relax and unwind in the

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sunshine. Trax Porcelain Paving Slabs: Perfect for seamless living, Trax Porcelain Paving Slabs are also available in a thinner tile for indoor spaces. Minster Rustic Slate Effect Porcelain Paving Slabs: Alive with texture, Minster Porcelain Paving Slabs have a warming, rustic slate effect with their swirls of russet and greys. Clifton Porcelain Paving Slabs: Clifton offers a realistic stone effect design in a durable porcelain format, with a matching ceramic tile for seamless indoor/outdoor transitions. Calacatta Gold Porcelain Paving Slabs: For something a little more luxurious, why not try marble effect porcelain paving slabs? Inspired by sought after Calacatta marble, their golden veining will add the Midas touch to your outdoor area. Witton Porcelain Paving Slabs: The Witton collection carries a weathered, aged appearance that’s characteristic of natural stone. Walls and Floors also offer an extensive selection of external wall tiles for those looking to complete their garden transformation. From brick slip, to split face and natural wood effect, these wall tiles are perfect for creating a characterful design. wallsandfloors.co.uk

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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 2 0 2 M AY 2 0 2 2

THE DETAILS You can book on our next Open Day on Saturday 14 May - visit qe.org to book your place.

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. Come and see us in person at The Independent School Show Summer Fair on 10 May at The Hurlington Club in Fulham to find out more about QE.

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INCLUSIVE OR ELITIST? What serves our young people more when it comes to co-curricular activities?

aith Hagerty, Head of More House School in Knightsbridge, explores whether inclusive co-curricular activities open to all serve our pupils more fairly than competitive, more elite options available to a select few. Many pupils, parents and teachers alike relish the idea of competition, and this comes to light no more clearly than in a school’s co-curricular programme. I am interested to look at whether a school’s co-curricular programme should open its arms to allow all levels of ability to engage, or whether some element of elitism and competition provide goals for our students and a reason to commit.

Like any area of school life, as school leaders and teaching practitioners, we aim to reach and sustain high standards in all that we do. So is it possible to keep standards high, ensure excellent attendance and commitment to our clubs programme, if we run all clubs as nonselective? But then when we consider the child who doesn’t sing confidently or whose hand to eye coordination is average. This child may take one look at the co-curricular programme at their school and assume that most of the clubs on offer 2 0 4 M AY 2 0 2 2

aren’t suitable for them, or more to the point, that they aren’t suitable for the programme. I am not sure it is acceptable for any child to feel this way, but surely, there are many pupils across the country flying under the radar and missing out. At More House, our co-curricular programme is non-selective and inclusive. We welcome children of all abilities to take part in any chosen activity, meaning that students can blossom and grow in a safe and low pressure environment. One of our pupils summed up our approach to our clubs programme beautifully, explaining that unlike her previous school, at More House, she felt welcome to give anything a try and stated, “I knew that I would not be judged”. She attributes this feature of the school as one of the main reasons she has felt confident enough to put herself forward for Head Girl. While there is of course a place for competition and we want our students to continue to be inspired by star athletes, musicians or performers, I do think we have a duty to ensure that every child feels welcome engaging in activities that they may not excel in. After all, a flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms. 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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“We welcome children of all abilities to take part in any chosen activity, meaning that students can blossom and grow in a safe and low pressure environment”

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How to Make Learning Fun David Wingfield, Eaton House The Manor Pre-Pep Headmaster

WHAT IS PLAY? The Oxford English Dictionary defines play as ‘engaging in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose’. In what follows, I hope to extend this definition to include the benefits of play for children who are in the earliest stages of their education.

CHANNELLING THE ‘PLAY-DRIVE’ Educators working in the formative years of children’s education are keenly alive to the different benefits arising from different types of play. They seek to harness children’s ‘play-drive’ - the term I give to children’s natural and irrepressible desire to play – and to channel it towards the enjoyment of certain benefits, the nature of which will depend on each child’s unique learning journey. For example, a child whose next step is to develop turn-taking may be provided with a turn-by-turn construction game to complete with other children. The child who would benefit from strengthening fine motor control might be given the opportunity to remove buried treasure from a sand tray using tweezers. A classroom in which the benefits of play are prioritised in this way is a magical place to be. You’ll find an atmosphere filled with the enthusiasm of children playing and the buzz of learning. The teachers’ craft ensures that learning 2 0 6 M AY 2 0 2 2

through play occurs covertly, the sum total of the benefits of play, imperceptible to the children.

THE BENEFITS OF PLAY FOR THE ADULTS OF TOMORROW Children commencing their education today may, when they grow up, undertake jobs that are yet to exist in a society that we won’t recognise. As parents and educators, how may we best prepare children for this unknown future? One answer is by championing the benefits of play. Far from being confined to early years classrooms, the benefits of play – skills with timeless relevance – continue to bear fruit in adulthood. Problemsolving, critical thinking, imagination and strategic planning are as valuable to adults in the workplace – past, present and future – as they are to children sitting down to solve a puzzle together. Returning to a definition of play, we might now consider play as ‘engaging in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose, giving rise to cognitive, emotional, physical and social benefits.’ That’s rather a mouthful. Maria Montessori, the renowned educationalist, puts it rather more pithily: ‘Play is the work of the child’ and, I would add, it pays handsomely in benefits. eatonhouseschools.com admissions@eatonhouseschools.com 020 7924 6000

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St Dunstan’s College celebrates opening of new theatre St Dunstan’s College, in Catford, south London, was delighted to celebrate the grand opening of the new theatre on Wednesday 30 March.

tudents, parents and Dunstonians gathered for the special ceremony, which was followed by the opening night of the Senior School performance of Machinal. Theatre and TV filmmaker Dean Byfield was guest of honour for the evening – and officially opened the theatre by cutting the ribbon. Speaking about the opening, St Dunstan’s Head, Nicholas Hewlett explained: ‘The performance of Machinal, to open our new theatre, was entirely aligned with our founding vision that we should be educationally ‘ahead of the current time’. To see student leadership of such maturity directly tackling challenging social issues of injustice and inequality is a marker of the values of St Dunstan’s. ‘It is not lost on me that this imaginative use of space occupies the footprint of those very first technology rooms, which were so radical when they were opened in 1888. I have no doubt that the theatre will become a platform for creativity and courageous exploration for many years to come, and I thank all those who have made it possible.’ Following the opening of the College’s new STEM Block in 2021, the old design technology workshops and science laboratories have been transformed into a new Performing Arts Centre, which will house drama, performing arts and music. The 150-seat space will be used for productions, musicals, and conferences – and will not only benefit the St Dunstan’s community, but also members of the wider Lewisham borough. The venue will also host a variety of events at this

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year’s St Dunstan’s Festival, which returns for two weeks at the end of June. Speaking about performing arts at the College, Director of Drama and Dance, Gareth Stewart added: ‘It is such an exciting time for performing arts at St Dunstan’s – something that this community truly values, prioritises and believes in. Along with the new theatre, the new facility includes three full equipped black box rehearsal

“The 150-seat space will be used for productions, musicals, and conferences”

facilities. Find out more about performing arts at St Dunstan’s, and visit the new facilities at one of the College’s upcoming open events. The whole College Open Day will also take place on Saturday 24 September, 0900 – 1500. Visit stdunstans.org.uk to find out more. spaces, two new LAMDA teaching rooms, a recording studio, ICT suite with professional software and two multi-functional classrooms spaces for music. ‘Whether you are a dancer, a designer, a performer, a technician, or a director, these facilities will ensure that every student is able to explore the limitless possibilities contained within the world of performing arts.’ The opening of the theatre follows a period of significant developments to the school grounds. Last year, the College’s new £25million Junior School, STEM and Sixth Form buildings officially opened, which were the most significant developments since the school opened in 1888. The College’s forward-thinking approach is now matched by modern, bright, and inspirational

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St Margaret’s School

ACORNS & OAKS We are holding a one-hour preschool drop-in for children aged 2-4 years old and their parent/carer to have some fun, learn a little and get creative. There is no charge and there will be refreshments, but please book a space by emailing enquiry@st-margarets.co.uk Date: 27th June Time: 1.30pm-2.30pm

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he St Margaret’s Family is made up of 170 girls, aged four to 16 years old, and the teachers, staff and parents who work together to raise them. We must be one of the very few schools to have been around for 138 years to have actively avoided expanding, as we believe the secret of our girls’ exceptional qualities is a product of small class sizes and a sense of belonging and mattering. Our girls make outstanding academic progress and achieve great results thanks to the excellent, experienced teaching staff. They also develop their self-confidence through an abundance of opportunities and the requirement to give everything a go. Taking part is not optional, but the St Margaret’s way is to encourage and support the girls in this process. We normally admit around 10 pupils in Reception and, unsurprisingly with such a bespoke education, the girls normally make very rapid early progress. Class sizes rise slightly as they ascend the school, but we retain a limit of 16 in each class even in the Senior School – the point being that this enables the girls to get to know everyone in their class and gives the teachers the gift of time for each girl. Time enables a teacher to stretch the most able and give support to those who may need a little bit of extra help to get the best out of them. This noticeable supportive rigour from the staff is the most defining feature of what we feel is the academic aspect of the school’s strongest asset – its culture.

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St Margaret’s is a school where girls are kind to each other and routinely behave very well. Nearly every school these days talks about its focus on wellbeing, and quite rightly so. Our track record in this area is, we feel, second to none. It is all very well having systems to pick up those who are struggling, and we do have such systems in place, but the aforementioned culture is one that truly promotes our girls’ self-esteem and confidence, and gives them an authentic sense of being incredibly well cared for. Why not come and see for yourself why our little school continues to thrive, even among some of the most famous, bigger schools in London? – Mark Webster, Principal

We have a couple of spaces in Reception for 2022 and are also open for registrations for 2023 and beyond. Do you have a young daughter who is a high achiever and has lots of potential? We also have a number of new bursaries available, including one for Reception 2022. The School’s highlights include: • Small class sizes • Happy and secure family atmosphere • Excellent pastoral care • Strong focus on pupil wellbeing • Outstanding personal development • Specialist teachers from Reception in French, Music, PE and ICT • Excellent academic results • Free wraparound care • NEWLY LAUNCHED Infants Enrichment Programme

THE DETAILS St Margaret’s School, 18 Kidderpore Gardens, London NW3 6DJ Tel: 020 7435 2439 Email: enquiry@st-margarets.co.uk Instagram: stm1884

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Boarding at Oakham School O akham School’s strong boarding community is filled with unmatched opportunities and a chance to make friends for life. Located in the heart of rural England close to the stunning Rutland Water, the School’s 10 to 18 year old pupils enjoy the best of town and country life in an expansive 70-acre campus. As a large co-educational boarding and day school, Oakham offers a truly staggering range of experiences, activities and opportunities for its 1,040 pupils, 50% of which are full or flexiboarders. Form 6 (Year 12) pupil Daniel started boarding at a young age. He said: “I found that I actually really enjoyed boarding, so whilst I could have been a day pupil at a different school closer to home, I wanted to continue my experience as a boarder.” “Oakham’s campus is also a lot bigger than my previous school which is really good because there’s such a variety of people and cultures in one place.” The School’s exceptional pastoral care is

“The School’s exceptional pastoral care is available through a unique, age-specific House structure that ensures that pupils feel safe and well looked-after throughout their time at the School”

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available through a unique, age-specific House structure that ensures that pupils feel safe and well looked-after throughout their time at the School. Each of the Boarding Houses is also home to the Housemaster or Housemistress and their families, so the pupils are very much part of their extended family. Together with the wider support network of chaplaincy, medical centre, cleaning and ground staff, there is a strong and caring team of adults working to provide for every pupil’s needs. Form 3 (Year 9) pupil Iwinosa added: “It’s been really nice coming to school at Oakham because everyone has been really welcoming and is very friendly to me.” “There are so many things that you can do at the School so you never get bored.” Whilst academic excellence lies at the heart of everything Oakham does, its focus goes far beyond just encouraging students to achieve outstanding results in their examinations. There are five major drama productions every year, 500 individual music lessons each week and, with a national reputation for Sport, 30 different sports for students of all levels. oakham.rutland.sch.uk

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INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN EVERY JOURNEY UNIQUE T he Lloyd Williamson Schools Foundation offers an extraordinary education right in the heart of West London. The school is now 23 years old and caters for children from 4 months to 16 years. The founding values are consistent – academic excellence with a healthy dose of kindness. The Lloyd Williamson Schools encourage children to be resilient and develop a strong sense of self. Creativity and problem solving are highly valued so that children learn to think for themselves and become self-motivated. A love of learning is at the heart of everything, enabling students to follow their interests and passions. Students are encouraged through mentoring to continue to develop, adapt and grow. In this supportive environment, students are generally happy and confident with high selfesteem. Stress is minimised as it can hinder a child’s ability to learn. Children want to learn more and don’t feel they constantly have to ‘be better than someone else’. The interesting curriculum is differentiated to suit every child. French and Spanish are taught from age 3 and Latin from age 7. There are fascinating projects on top of the timetabled subjects – outdoor learning, the dome project, ‘play in a week’ etc. There is an annual week-long residential trip to PGL on the Isle of Wight.

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The class sizes are capped at 16 for primary and 18 for secondary, enabling individual, tailored teaching. Children come from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, but they are all motivated. Children thrive in this environment and we have excellent GCSE results. The school is geared to working parents – there are free after school clubs and affordable holiday club. There are no hidden extras - all meals, trips and exam fees are included. Entry is by interview, not exam and prospective children spend a trial day before being offered a place. There is exceptional pastoral care and LWSF is proud to be a Stonewall school with equality and diversity at the heart of the school’s welcome.

THE DETAILS Come and see for yourself – LWSF would love to show you how different they are. Call the admin team on 020 8962 0345 or email admin@lws.org.uk.

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Cothill House

A countryside setting with space and an inspirational school motto; no wonder Cothill House is known as the HQ for boys’ adventures

T OPEN DAY Our next Open Day is Saturday 21st May. We recommend you start by getting in touch with Jane Woodcock, our Registrar, on +44 (0)1865 390800 or jwoodcock@cothillpst.org to request a prospectus and register your interest for the Open Day. You can then experience Cothill’s unique atmosphere first hand.

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he motto ‘Dum Spiro Spero’ translates to ‘Whilst I breathe, I hope,’ is a simple but strong mantra. It partners well with the unofficial motto of the Headmaster (an old Cothillian himself) who wants everyone, both pupils and staff at Cothill to be “happy, busy, polite and kind.” Set in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside with plenty of trees to climb, golf on the nine-hole course and sports pitches to play rugby, football, cricket, tennis, athletics, hockey and “Quidditch”. The boys at Cothill are never short of something to do and love getting stuck into all aspects of boarding life, not just the sports, but also music, art, woodwork and DT. Time spent in France at the Château de Sauveterre in the Gers should also offer a fresh perspective. All around the school you are constantly reminded of the values and unique ethos; Courage, Originality, Teamwork, Humour, Integrity, Love of learning and Love of life. You are reminded of these not just because of the posters dotted around the grounds, but from the way the pupils engage and support each other, celebrating success but comforting each other after a loss in a match or a difficult exam. Allowing them to be boys

but also encouraging them to be creative, critical and original. “The school provides a magical five years and a superb underpinning for all future education.’’ (Good Schools Guide) Academically each boy is treated as an individual - the entry for the senior schools is evidence of this. 2020 was the 150th anniversary for Cothill - a certain pandemic curtailed the celebration, but in 2023 the school will celebrate, albeit 153 years! This will coincide with the completion of the new £6m state-of-the-art Sports Centre; a new era for the school, and one that will be embraced by the whole Cothill community.

“Meaningful moments and a lifetime of memories.”

Ours is a community that will lift up your heart. Established in 1862, Haileybury is a top co-educational boarding and day school for 11–18 year olds on a historic 500 acre campus in Hertfordshire, just 20 miles north of London. UK enquiries: uk.admissions@haileybury.com International enquiries: int.admissions@haileybury.com 01992 706 353 Haileybury.com We invite you to attend our upcoming 16+ Open Morning on 21 May, or our 11+ Discovery Morning on 25 May. Register now at Haileybury.com

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QUEEN’S WARDROBE A royal fashion expert reveals some surprising things about the Queen’s fashion. By Katie Wright.

any of us know the Queen often wears eye-catching colours so she’ll stand out from the crowd during public appearances. But there’s a lot more to Her Majesty’s fashion choices than just bright frock coats and matching hats, as Bethan Holt discovered while researching her latest book, The Queen: 70 years Of Majestic Style. To mark the Queen’s 96th birthday which was on April 21, Holt shares some of the surprising facts she learned about the monarch’s wardrobe…

While most of her clothes are bespoke, during the early years of her reign she sometimes donned ready-to-wear dresses by British label Horrockses while on foreign tours. Holt explains: “She allowed the company to sell the same dresses she wore, which was a gift for the fashion pages.” And she’s continued to set trends, with Holt saying: “Even today, her colour choices often spark a rise in interest – sales of lime green rose by 134% after she wore the shade for her 90th birthday celebrations in 2016.”

She’s always been a style influencer

Her handbag is specially adapted for her

During her younger days, the Queen was as much of a fashion icon as the Duchess of Cambridge is today. “I found throughout her life, the Queen has had the power to influence trends,” Holt says. “As a baby, her mother’s preference for dressing her in cotton rather than wool impacted trends.”

British leather brand Launer (launer.com) has a Royal Warrant, and makes the Queen’s trademark handbags to her specific requirements. “They have an extra-long 16-inch strap so they hang comfortably from her arm, they are lined in silk rather than suede, and over the past eight or nine years, they have been modified to be as light

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Top left: The Queen during a visit to Tonga in 1953 Top right: The Queen during a visit to Japan in 1975. Below: The Queen at Ascot in 2015

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She often wears trousers in private “The Queen has only been pictured wearing trousers in public a handful of times throughout her reign,” Holt says. “One such moment came in 2003 as she was leaving hospital following a knee operation.” Following the appearance, the tailor behind the trousers, Peter Enrione, revealed he had in fact made countless pairs of trousers for the Queen over the years. Holt adds: “While seeing her wear them in public might have caused a furore, they’re a central part of her private wardrobe.”

She’s her own style muse as possible for Her Majesty to carry,” Holt says. “Contrary to popular belief, she doesn’t own 200 styles – just a select few in different styles and neutral colours.”

She’s very particular about her silk scarves

The Queen: 70 years Of Majestic Style by Bethan Holt is published in hardback by Ryland Peters & Small, priced £18.99.

She’s the original diplomatic dresser

When she isn’t wearing a formal hat, the Queen protects her hair with a neatly tied silk scarf, many of which are from Hermès. But on one occasion, Launer gifted her two scarves. “Gerald Bodmer, the owner of Launer, told me he was given very specific instructions about the gift the Queen would like as a birthday present,” Holt recalls. Bodmer was told she’d like a square floral silk scarf measuring 34-inches, and received a thank

Throughout her reign, the Queen has made numerous diplomatic statements with her clothes. “In the 1950s, Norman Hartnell created special gowns incorporating meaningful symbols, whether it was wattle embellishments in Australia, or bees (the symbol of Napoleon) in France,” Holt explains. “Over the years, she’s worn cherry blossom in Japan, modest clothing in Saudi Arabia and red and white in Canada.”

Clockwise from top: The Queen in her carriage as she heads to Ascot in 2019; The Queen at the Royal Windsor Horse show in 2010; The Queen during a visit to Northern Ireland to mark her 90th birthday in 2016; Queen Elizabeth II drives from Buckingham Palace to Epsom in 1958

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The Queen’s sartorial archive is an inspiration to designers today. “Rachel Trevor-Morgan, the Queen’s milliner, told me she continues to be inspired by Her Majesty’s 1950s style for the hats she makes for her now,” Holt says.

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GRAHAM HILL. The Original Influencer. M otor racing legend, Graham Hill, is the only driver to win Le Mans, the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500… and he did it with style. Nicknamed Mr Monaco, he was the quintessential British gentleman, and his charm, wit and eloquence made him popular with fans and fellow drivers alike. When Stephan Conzen, Managing Director of worldwide salon giant GLYNT, met him in 1974 as a boy of 15, the suave, stylish racing driver made quite the impression on him. As Stephan says, “I met Graham Hill in front of the paddock at the Nürburgring. Who couldn’t be impressed by coming face to face with a two-time world champion, the winner of Indy 500 and the 24 hours of Le Mans? But there was something more that fascinated me, his charisma.” Years later, as unisex brand GLYNT developed a new range of high performance hair, beard and skin products specifically for men, that chance meeting would inspire their interpretation of male beauty. With the blessing of the Hill family, Stephan and his team created the GRAHAM HILL luxury cosmetics range. In tribute, the great man’s helmet emblem – the three oars of his former London Rowing Club – became the brand’s logo. Each product is named after famous sections of motor racing circuits graced by Hill. HANGAR Rough Paste, for example, takes its name from the iconic back straight at Silverstone, which today is tackled at 325 km/h. GRAHAM HILL may be a relatively new phenomenon, but the experience and expertise behind the collection stretches back over 50 years. In 1968, Stephan’s father founded GLYNT and

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THE LEAF ELITE Clare Navas CEO of TLE celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee with a cup of Hemp Tea and planting a tree!

veryone’s talking about CBD as if it is the new superfood but it has actually been used for thousands of years as a medicinal product. CBD is only one of the compounds found in cannabis it actually contains over 152 of them and not only that, it contains minerals, omegas, terpenes and flavonoids that all enhance the therapeutic effects. In fact, before prohibition a cannabis tincture of some sort would have been found in every pharmacy, treating everything from stomach pains to ear aches. There are records that the late Queen Victoria was prescribed cannabis tinctures by Dr. Reynolds to help treat the side effects of her menstrual cycle. In the 1990’s the discovery of The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) system put the science behind the plants mystery as we understood how it helped bring us into balance. The phytocannabinoids in cannabis respond to our receptors CB1 and CB2 that are throughout the body, as it helps to regulate our central nervous system, hormone and immune health. This is why when someone takes a full spectrum CBD product they can feel relief with inflammation, improved mood, alleviating stress, anxiety and quality of

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sleep. Along with “Real World Evidence” there are also clinical studies to suggest that it can have profound benefits on more severe health issues such as cancer, dementia, and epilepsy. In the latest clinical studies, they found that a depleted ECS was causing problems such as IBS, Migraines and ADHD. Another cool fact is that Hemp or Cannabis grown outdoors is also one of the most sustainable plants on the planet! It grows extremely quickly, in almost any climate and can be used to make clothing, foods, and even bio fuel! In 1533, King Henry VIII made hemp cultivation compulsory; for every 60 acres, farmers had to grow about 1/4 acre of flax or hemp, or else they would face a fine. The more you start to research the history of the plant the more you realise the importance it has had in our society and that’s why I truly believe that we need to improve legislation to get this introduced back into our daily lives. To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, we are encouraging others to plant a tree in accordance with “The Queen’s Green Canopy” and help do their bit for climate change. The TLE team along with the cultivation will also be creating a cannabinoid infused feast with Hemp Tea, Protein Balls with British organic hulled hemp seeds for our community to enjoy! Clare Navas is Member of the British Hemp Alliance and UK Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society. theleafelite.com Instagram: @theleaftlc

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Testing times: when might genetic testing for cancer be beneficial?

cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, both for the patient and their loved ones. But when cancer appears to run in the family, it can also leave people asking if they have an inherited form of the disease and whether other family members might be at risk. Most cancers are due to environmental, hormonal and lifestyle factors but some, such as breast, ovarian and bowel cancers, can be linked to inherited gene changes, referred to as mutations. Although genetic testing for cancer has become much more widely available over the last decade, it is not always offered to newly diagnosed patients even when cancer appears to cluster in the family. Consultant Clinical Geneticist Dr Anjana Kulkarni and her colleagues Professor Marc Tischkowitz and Dr Vishakha Tripathi lead the comprehensive cancer genetics service at King Edward VII’s Hospital, which has just launched 2 5 0 M AY 2 0 2 2

with its first pathway for breast cancer. Although only 3% to 5% of breast cancers are caused by an inherited gene mutation, she says there are certain ‘red flags’ which might indicate a higher risk. Younger women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer as well as those with a strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer, particularly when it has occurred pre-menopause, might benefit from genetic testing. ‘Breast cancer is very common,’ she says. ‘If a woman is diagnosed in her sixties with breast cancer, the likelihood is that it is what we would call ‘sporadic’, meaning it is linked to environmental, lifestyle, hormonal or other lower-risk genetic factors. But even then, if she has a very strong family history of cancer, it might still be important to explore the possibility of an inherited mutation in the family.’ During the initial consultation and pre-test counselling, Dr Kulkarni and the team of genetics

“Most cancers are due to environmental, hormonal and lifestyle factors but some, such as breast, ovarian and bowel cancers, can be linked to inherited gene changes”

experts at King Edward VII’s Hospital take a full clinical and family history to determine whether genetic testing would be beneficial, decide which genes to test and discuss the implications of the test results with the patient. ‘Our job is to complete the jigsaw puzzle by pulling all the information together so we can see which genes might be responsible for the pattern of cancer in the family or individual history,’ she says. The test itself is relatively simple. DNA is collected via a blood sample and a panel of different genes analysed for mutations linked to breast cancer risk. The most commonly recognised are BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations. These genes normally protect us from cancer by correcting damage that occurs during natural cell division or from environmental factors. However, if there is an inherited mutation in the gene, that protective effect is lost, which is why it can result in cancer occurring earlier in life. Advances in genetic sequencing over the past 20 years have made genetic testing a powerful tool in the fight against cancer. Results are normally available within a few weeks and for women with a diagnosis, can be used to inform and deliver more personalised treatment, such as PARP inhibitors, which specifically target cancers caused by BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations. Women whose cancer is caused by an inherited gene mutation might wish to consider their surgical options, such as those which involve removal of all breast tissue rather than a lumpectomy. And they may need lifelong screening. According to Dr Kulkarni, it is important that these discussions take place as part of a multidisciplinary team with input from all the relevant specialists, including support from a genetic counsellor and psychologist. For predictive testing – where women don’t have cancer but have a family history of a gene mutation – she says high quality genetic counselling is vital. It was an inherited BRCA1 mutation which led actor Angelina Jolie to undergo a double preventative mastectomy in 2013. Her decision might sound extreme but according to Dr Kulkarni, so too is the elevated risk associated with an inherited BRCA1 gene mutation and that can carry a huge psychological burden. ‘Testing somebody who has not got cancer for a mutation that we know about in the family is

complex and it’s very important that patients have good quality pre-test and post-test counselling,’ she explains. ‘The risk of somebody with a BRCA1 gene mutation developing breast cancer in their lifetime from the age of 30 up to the age of 80 can be as high as 75%. And that is a very high risk compared with 12% in the general population.’ Dr Kulkarni explains. ‘If there is a strong family history, we might still be worried that the person has a high risk of breast cancer in the future so we might still need to ensure they get the right screening and that may also require psychological support.’ The message for those women who feel testing would be beneficial for them – whether postdiagnosis or because of their family history – is to ensure they choose a reputable hospital or clinic.

THE DETAILS Speak to an expert at King Edward VII’s Hospital on 0203 930 1392 Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm kingedwardvii.co.uk

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pring is a wonderful time of year, with longer, warmer days that are perfect for spending quality moments with the family. Kids especially will be enjoying the chance to spend more time playing outdoors with their friends. Kids’ rough and tumble can unfortunately result in some nasty cuts and bruises. Most of the time, these can easily be treated at home, with some antiseptic, plasters and love. However, should they be really hurt, the Urgent Care Clinic at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital can provide excellent care and quick treatment for your little ones.

“The clinic can treat sprains, strains and fractures, as well as a whole range of other ailments”

Just walk in The Urgent Care Clinic is open Monday to Friday, 8am – 8pm, and weekends between 8am – 6pm. There’s no need to book in advance – simply walk in and you’ll be guaranteed prompt, tailored care.

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The clinic can treat sprains, strains and fractures, as well as a whole range of other ailments, including cuts and burns; ear, nose and throat conditions; eye infections; and stomach bugs. If your child is ill and you’re not sure whether you should bring them in, simply give the clinic a call! If needed, instant referrals can be arranged for tests and scans, physiotherapy and specialist consultations – all under one roof in the comfortable private hospital of John & Lizzie’s.

The hospital has been recognised by Bupa as a COVID-19 Green Zone for complying with the UK guidance on COVID-19 infection control.

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Visit the Urgent Care Clinic Located at the entrance of John & Lizzie’s Hospital at 60 Grove End Road in St John’s Wood, the Urgent Care Clinic is for all the family, including children aged one and up, with same-day appointments from £120.

GET IN TOUCH Give the team a call on 0207 432 8300 Find out more at: hje.org.uk/services/urgent-care-clinic St John & St Elizabeth Hospital 60 Grove End Road London NW8 9NH

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John & Lizzie’s Stroke Clinic – helping you heal post-stroke

t’s a tough reality that many of those who have had a stroke, have life-altering consequences – two in three people in fact. These can be unseen and relatively mild through to more dramatic changes. Thankfully, with the right care and support, rebuilding your life is possible. St John & St Elizabeth Hospital’s Stroke Clinic is one of the UK’s best equipped private facilities for post-stroke care and rehab, and offers an extensive range of services, personalised treatment programmes, and all the clinical and emotional support necessary for a speedy recovery. After the medical emergency of a stroke has passed, it’s really important to uncover the root cause and tailor a rehabilitation programme around this. The Stroke Clinic provides an intense level of support with a whole team of experts, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dieticians, speech & language therapists, and neuropsychologists, as well as your stroke consultant, who will see you every day. It’s possible to make big gains in the early stages of recovery, so having the expertise of a specialist multi-disciplinary team is truly invaluable.

“One of the UK’s best equipped private facilities for poststroke care and rehab”

UNROOTING THE CAUSE In the NHS, some medical investigations will be done in outpatients, so it can take a while to get the results. This means it can be some time before your doctor understands what caused your stroke. At John & Lizzie’s Stroke Clinic, investigations are done immediately and acted upon straight away. When people come to the clinic, as well as a full assessment, which will include extensive investigations (such as blood tests, respiratory function test and echocardiogram), your consultant will conduct a full review of previous investigations and results to ensure continuity of care. This is really important as the doctors can work on fixing the root cause straight away and make sure another stroke never happens again.

ACT FAST In the UK, someone has a stroke every 5 minutes. The FAST test can help you recognise the most common signs: Facial weakness – can the person smile? Has their mouth or eye drooped? Arm weakness – can they raise both their arms? Speech problems – can they speak clearly and understand what you’re saying? Time to call 999 if you spot any of these signs. When someone has a stroke, the faster they get help, the more likely they’ll survive and make a full 2 5 4 M AY 2 0 2 2

Hospitals. The team are more than happy to show you round the facility before you make any commitments to your stay.

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GET IN TOUCH recovery. If you think someone is having a stroke, call 999 straight away.

STROKE RESPITE AND REHAB CARE John & Lizzie’s Stroke Clinic is one of the UK’s best-equipped private centres for stroke rehabilitation. This state-of-the-art facility is designed for people who have had emergency treatment for a stroke and need a calm space to rest and focus on recovering during the crucial following days. The clinic also provides ongoing care for people once they’ve returned home, so that they can keep making progress and live life to the fullest. The clinic is a fully accredited BUPA rehabilitation unit, and the multi-disciplinary team is led by Consultant Physicians and Neurologists who hold senior positions in London Teaching

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital 60 Grove End Road London NW8 9NH Call the Stroke Clinic on 020 7806 4075 Find out more at hje.org.uk/ services/stroke-unit

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 chronic and endof-life palliative care. The hospice provides free care to over 4,500 people and their families each year, across seven boroughs.

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Become the CEO of your

own wellbeing “One sees clearly only with the heart. anything essential is invisible to the eyes” ANTOINE DE SAINT-EXUPERY

series of major surgeries in my childhood sparked my curiosity about alternative, non-invasive healthful practices such as yoga and using food

as medicine. As a conference interpreter, speaker and trainer who’s worked internationally for many years, I’ve been an expert on stress, its causes and consequences. Even before the term resilience became mainstream, (over 4 years ago), I was presenting a series of webinars on this topic. How to keep healthy in this digital age, without overreliance on medication. These days clients join my programmes to release fatigue, to improve their levels of energy and stamina, and to optimise their brain health. They soon become calm, get rid of their brain fog and recover mental alertness. Some become

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THE FUTURE OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE

ave you ever wondered why private diagnostic healthcare is so important? Well, we sat down with Vesta Zemaite, the Managing Director at Oryon Imaging to discuss why independent provision plays an important role within our healthcare system and how a forward thinking, innovative lead company is pushing to the forefront of accessible, affordable private healthcare. “The reality is that the NHS is overwhelmed with demand, resulting in long waiting times, and the backlog will get worse before it gets better. Waiting times for elective care have reached alltime high, with over 2 million patients currently having to wait more than 18 weeks for treatment. A timely and accurate diagnosis is absolutely key in a patient’s journey to cure - there can be no treatment without diagnosis. By making diagnostic imaging more accessible, we can find diseases in early stages, monitor treatments effectively and, ultimately, improve outcomes for patients. The cost is, of course, massively important to people. At Oryon, we believe private healthcare should be accessible and, therefore, we offer the most affordable best quality imaging to hundreds of patients every week.” Private diagnostic imaging expedites patient’s treatment pathway, without necessarily having to continue their treatment privately. Patients can dip in and out of private provision. At Oryon, patients are able to get their scan and their results within a day, consult their doctor, and make informed decisions on their treatment pathway. Simply, Oryon offers the most efficient and effective route

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to diagnosis. When trying to determine what unique factors separates Oryon from the rest, Vesta Zemaite says “affordability is very important to us; we believe private healthcare should be accessible to people. We offer MRI scans from £250, which is often a lot more affordable than our competitors. We do this by operating an exceptionally efficient service 7 days a week, open from 8am till 11pm most days. But the unique factor is being able to offer affordable and excellent quality service. We place a huge emphasis on clinical quality and the overall customer experience. We believe and invest in modern and convenient solutions for our customers. We have developed a unique online platform used by healthcare practitioners to refer and pick up their patients’ results within a day; patients also use our community to book appointments and track their journey progress.” Vesta Zemaite also mentions that Oryon has developed a unique ability to adapt very quickly. “We strive to make the healthcare pathway efficient, thus, technology is very important to us. We continue to invest in developing reliable systems, processes, and solutions. Our systems enable us to have an agile approach.” Oryon’s vision, and therefore the driving force behind everything they do, is to make the private healthcare accessible to more people in the UK.

THE DETAILS Looking to book your diagnostic scan with Oryon? Why not see how Oryon Imaging can help you by visiting Oryon.co.uk/Imaging or calling their friendly team on 020 7042 1888.

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s we get older, we need to be more aware of our health. Although some of it is down to our genes, advancing age, exposure to environmental factors and the cumulative effects of our lifestyle choices have an impact on our wellbeing. ‘Our team will work with you to maintain your best possible health and wellbeing, so that you can continue to enjoy life to the full, whatever your age.’ People in their 30s, 40s and 50s tend to be running around between work, home and family, leaving less time for exercise, relaxation and taking care of health issues. At The Practice, we encourage you to take a step back, take time out to have you health and risk factors assessed and to take timely action. Through a combination of the latest screening techniques and technology, and expert diet and lifestyle advice, we can help you to be proactive about your health.

Essential cancer screening Most cancers become more prevalent as people age – the vast majority are diagnosed in people over 60. Unfortunately, too many cancers are Dr Catrin Bevan

still diagnosed late. With modern treatments and surgical techniques, early detection can often make a significant difference to the outcome so it makes sense to undertake regular screening to spot these cancers at a very early stage. At The London General Practice, we offer comprehensive cancer screening, including colon, prostate, breast, ovarian and lung cancers. We can access the latest, high tech, cutting-edge diagnostic tests available in Harley Street and its environs, arranging your tests efficiently so that you can get everything done within a day. ‘The London General Practice cancer screening programme gives you complete peace of mind.’ ‘Maintaining a healthy heart is the key to health and wellbeing as you move into the middle age and beyond.’

Heart health Heart disease is still a big killer in the UK. Although women are protected to some extent before menopause, that protection ends as levels of oestrogen drop. Women in the 50+ age group are just in need of cardiovascular risk assessment and screening as men of the same age. At The Practice, we offer comprehensive screening, either to identify problems early, or simply to put your mind at rest. 2 6 2 M AY 2 0 2 2

THE DETAILS The London General Practice 114a Harley Street, London W1G 7JL Tel: 0207 935 1000 Email: :info@ thelondongeneralpractice.com

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THE PRESSURES OF MODERN LIFE When does Stress become an Illness? In the second of our regular features from The London General Practice, DR RAI discusses the effects of stress on the body and how this can become a problematic condition.

e all know the feeling, be it at work or at home; there’s just not enough time, and too much to do. Demanding deadlines in an unforgiving world where we’re always contactable and everyone expects an immediate response. Stress affects us all; a little pressure can be good, making us more alert and responsive, but too much leads to declining performance, fatigue and potentially an inability to function. Dr Rai who specialises in Anxiety and Stress Management at The London General Practice presents regularly on the topic to individuals, corporations and businesses. “In some respects stress and anxiety are subjective measures and the outcome is dependent on several factors including the subjects own personal resilience. However, what we do know is that there are strong physiological links between stress, anxiety, and an individual’s ability to function correctly. It’s important to realise that there are direct links between stress (which can feel like an intangible concept) and our medical health and wellbeing, resulting in real discernible changes to how we perform. We also know that there are several factors which may make a person more susceptible to becoming severely impacted by stress or anxiety. These include their lifestyle, sleep patterns, alcohol, workload, underlying physical health as well as genetic or hereditary pre-dispositions. Through our work with patients and organisations we provide consultations including screens for underlying medical issues, as well as give practical advice on relaxation, exercise, nutrition and sleep. There are also medical interventions which can be appropriate in some instances.” Dr Rai also advocates thinking of our personal ‘resilience’ as a fixed resource. We may feel that the best way to deal with a stressful day is to hit the gym, or go for a run – ‘burning off the tensions of the day’. However if our reserves are already depleted as a result of prolonged stress then moderate or light exercise may be more beneficial, aiding recovery and guarding against 2 6 4 M AY 2 0 2 2

further illness or injury. Whilst this is a complex area there is a lot that can be done to help identify the issues and proactively implement changes in order to reduce the consequences of stress. The London General Practice provides a wide range of Private Medical Services including helping individuals and organisations understand and deal with stress. If you would like to contact the Practice please telephone 020 7935 1000

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WHAT IS A STROKE?

Dr Angela Rai, The London General Practice. A stroke is a serious life threatening condition and is a medical emergency. If you suspect someone is having a stroke, you must call 999 immediately and ask for an ambulance.

cting quickly and being aware of how to recognise symptoms of a stroke is crucial. The sooner a person can receive help and treatment the better the outcome. A stroke happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, damaging brain cells and therefore damaging the brain which then affects how the body works. A stroke can occur at any age, the average age across the UK varies, with a median age of 77. There are different types of stroke. An ischaemic stroke is caused by a blockage cutting off the blood supply to the brain and is the most common type of stroke. A haemorrhagic stroke is caused by a bleed in or around the brain. A transient ischaemic attack or TIA is defined as stroke symptoms and signs that resolve within 24 hours, it is also known as a mini stroke and the blockage that stops the brain receiving blood is temporary.

“The signs and symptoms of a stroke may vary in individuals as different parts of the brain may be affected”

Recognising the signs of stroke: The signs and symptoms of a stroke may vary in individuals as different parts of the brain may be affected. However the symptoms usually come on suddenly and can be remembered by the word FAST.

F.A.S.T. Face – their face may have dropped on one side. Check if the person can smile and see if their eye or mouth has drooped on one side. Arms – There may be arm weakness on one side. Check if the person can raise both arms. Speech – their speech may be affected and become slurred. Check if the person can speak clearly and understand you. Time – it is time to call 999 immediately if you see any of these signs.

Risk factors for Stroke include: • Lifestyle factors such as smoking, excess alcohol and drug abuse, physical inactivity and poor diet. • Cardiovascular conditions such as atrial fibrillation (abnormal heart rhythm) which causes more than 20% of ischaemic strokes. • Hypertension and carotid artery diseaseatheroma and stenosis of the carotid arteries are 2 6 6 M AY 2 0 2 2

commonly associated with stroke and TIA. • Heart valvular disease, Congestive heart failure and congenital heart disease. • Other factors include- age, high cholesterol, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and obstructive sleep apnoea are also risk factors for stroke. Several of these factors are modifiable and therefore early screening for medical conditions and appropriate treatment can reduce the risks of developing stroke. Simple tests can be performed by your doctor to check if you are at risk, such as a blood test for cholesterol and diabetes, a blood pressure check and examination of your heart to check for valvular disease or abnormal heart rhythms. A carotid Doppler ultrasound is a non-invasive test that measures the flow of blood through the large carotid arteries that supply blood to the brain. These arteries can become narrowed and can lead to stroke or TIA. This test can help doctors determine stroke risk and the need for preventative measure. The effects of stroke are lifechanging, identifying if you at risk and taking the necessary actions are key to reducing your risks.

THE DETAILS The London General Practice 114a Harley Street, London W1G 7JL Tel: 0207 935 1000 Email: :info@ thelondongeneralpractice.com

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“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”

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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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