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WEDDINGS ATBROCKET HALL
THE ULTIMATEPLAYGROUND
TERRY O’NEIL VISITSGALLERY ROUGE
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L O C A L L I F E | H I S T O R Y | E V E N T S | B E A U T Y | H O M E & G A R D E N | P R O P E R T Y
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Want to eat great at the Restaurant Experience?
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Or is meeting and what you really crave?
Join us for the most exciting dates in London’s food calendarFrom 11-13 November, you can see your favourite MasterChef faces, live on stage and even meet John and Gregg at our book signing. Relish the finest local produce at the Producers’ Village and savour gourmet dishes from some of the UK’s top Michelin-starred restaurants. Come and taste your favourite TV show.
*£1.75 booking fee per advance ticket applies. Ticket offer valid on adult and over 65s General Admission tickets bought in advance only, not valid with any other offer. Not all celebrities appear on all days, check the website for details. MasterChef Live is a BBC/Shine Co-production *£1.75 booking fee per advance ticket applies. Ticket offer valid on adult and over 65s General Admission tickets bought in advance only, not valid with any other offer. Not all celebrities appear on all days, check the website for details.
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EditorFaye ManningEditor Assistant
Katie MillerSub EditorAlex Lux
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DirectorsRory Smith, Patrick Smith
Welcome to our September issue
Set in the exclusive and private estate of Brocket Hall, Club 300 is proud to bring together some of the world’s finest brands to offer you ‘The Ultimate Playground Event’. By invitation only and limited to 100 tickets, guests will have the unique opportunity to spend a day of extravagance indulging in the rare and exotic, whilst being waited on by a traditional English butler service.
Back by popular demand, Legendary iconic British photographer Terry O’Neill will be exhibiting his inspirational work at Gallery Rouge in St Albans. The event will include many previously unseen images from his enviable archive. With a career spanning over 50 years, it’s impossible to overstate the impact O’Neill has had in the world of photography as well as on modern culture.
When you enter the 14th century Wellington Inn in Old Welwyn you are instantly greeted both with a warm welcome from the team and also by the cosy and relaxed atmosphere. Th e blend of old and new architecture and the use of glass and candle light invite you to stay and enjoy the hospitality of the Wellington team.
Every year from May Day right through to late September, most weekends see the Brocket Hall Estate clouded in confetti. Glamorous, historic and full of intrigue, it’s not difficult to see why this magical country estate in Hertfordshire is such a popular choice with Brides and Grooms to be, now and throughout the year.
After fifteen years of dealing privately in London, Modern British picture specialists, Ian Rastrick Fine Art have opened new premises at 38 Holywell Hill, St Albans.
This gives you just a small taste of exciting events and articles featured in this month’s issue, until next month...
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mediums, including Painting,Drawing, Ceramics, Jewellery,Sculpture, Collage, glass andphotography. Please call in andview the art on display, all work isavailable to buy.Open Daily Tuesday to Saturday10 am till 6pm Admission [email protected] formore information or call 0750777 4017. Emerald Gallery, 1Blay’s House, Churchfield Road,Chalfont St Peter, BucksBuckinghamshire SL9 9EWToday to Sat 17 Sep, Tue 20 Septo Sat 24 Sep, Tue 27 Sep to Sat 1Oct.www.emeraldframes.com
LEARN BRIDGE AT THEBRIDGE SCHOOL INGERRARDS CROSSThe Bridge School in GerrardsCross (at the Memorial Centre)is now taking bookings for thenew Beginning Bridge classwhich starts on Friday morningsfrom September 30th. Bridge isgreat fun, keeps the mind activeand is a great way to meet newfriends. Have a look at the website.www.bridgewebs.com/schoolgerrardscross or [email protected] TessTempleton 01753 88500410:00 - 12 noon or 7:30 - 9:30pm - £85 per term of 10 weeksThe Memorial Centre, EastCommon, Gerrards CrossBuckinghamshire SL9 7ADFriday 30 September
COLNE VALLEY FOODFESTIVALCome and sample the localproduce the Colne Valley, thegreen lung on the western edgeof London. Loads of stalls sellingfresh veg, fruit, beer, meat, cheese,cakes, jams and preserves and lotsmore. Face painting, bush craftdemonstrations, activities in theteepee, make a blackberrycrumble, quizes, live music, woodturning and basket making tokeep the family entertained.12- 4pm Parking £2.50 downOld Mill Road, Denham, UB95AR. Denham Country Park,Denham Court Drive, DenhamMiddlesex UB9 5ARSunday 25 Septemberwww.colnevalleypark.org.uk
AUTUMN FAIRStart your shopping forChristmas early at the Autumn
Fair at Micklefield Hall, atSarratt, near Rickmansworth andraise funds for the NationalSociety for the Prevention ofCruelty to Children (NSPCC).The Autumn fair takes place onWednesday 5 October and therewill be a wide variety of stallsselling goods from gifts andnovelties to food, flowers andclothing, and a raffle, offeringsomething for everyone. SallyPhipps, NSPCC communityfundraising manager forHertfordshire said: “We hopethat local people will come alongand support the Autumn fair,with 30 stalls selling a range oflovely products from fashionaccessories to Christmas gifts.Why not make a day of it andenjoy some lunch or tea and cake?”For more information contactSally Phipps on 01908 328060.Entry to the Autum fair is £4 andis open from 10am-4pm.Micklefield Hall, Sarratt Road,Sarratt, near Rickmansworth,Hertfordshire WD3 6AQHertfordshire WD3 6AQWednesday 5 October
ROSEMARY CONLEY DIET & FITNESS-SLIM & AEROBICS CLASSESA friendly atmosphere, the dietworks and the exercises are fun–it’s an enjoyable, sociable way tolose weight, alongside otherpeople who appreciate how youfeel. The Amazing Inch LossPlan consists of 3 phases withinterchangeable menus: PHASE1: 14-Day Fast Track. PHASE 2:14-Day 1400 PHASE 3:Personal Inch Loss Plan. Time: 5.30-6.50pm Fee: Classescost just £6.00 & there’s aone-off joining fee of £10.00 foryour membership & diet pack(diet books, motivational DVD,portion pots & tape measure). Orpay £36.00 for six consecutiveweeks or join the Premier Club& receive the membership &diet pack for FREE! If you wishto take part in an additionalexercise class in the same weekthe fee is reduced to £5.00 forthat session.Russell School, Brushwood Drive,Chorleywood Hertfordshire WD35RR. Thursday 15 September,Thu 22 Sep, Thu 29 Sep, Thu 6Oct, Thu 13 Oct, Thu 20 Oct, Thu27 Oct, Thu 3 Nov.www.rosemaryconley.com
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et in the exclusive and private estate of Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire, Club 300
is proud to bring together some of the world’s finest brands to offer you ‘The Ultimate Playground Event’. By invitation only and
limited to 100 tickets, guests will have the unique opportunity to spend a day of extravagance indulging in the rare and exotic, whilst being waited on by a traditional English butler service.
From driving some of the world’s fastest supercars, shooting with the finest handcrafted English shotguns and taking part in a golf master class to sampling Krug champagne, indulging in a traditional wet shave and enjoying Michelin star food prepared and cooked by chef Phil Thompson, this really is a playground like no other.
THE CARSFerrari 458 ItaliaLamborghini LP 560-4 BicoloreBentley Continental GTCAudi R8 SpyderLamborghini LP 560 SypderFerrari CalifornaMercedes SLSMaserati Gran Turismo
CHEF PHIL THOMPSONUnder the expert guidance of Executive Chef Phil Thompson, Auberge du Lac, the Estate’s
Full English Breakfast the following morning Traditional wetshave and grooming Bespoke tailors at your service Professional golf master class Showcase of Luxury Brands & Exclusive Goodie Bags
DAYTIME PACKAGE£399.00 per person - 50 Tickets Available
Thursday 13th October 2011
8 of the latest supercars to drive throughout the day * Clay pigeon shooting competition Traditional wetshave and grooming Bespoke tailors at your service Gourmet lunch cooked and prepared by Michelin - starred chef Phil Thompson Exclusive Petit Fours by Hotel Chocolat Professional golf master class Afternoon tea Champagne reception with Krug Showcase of Luxury Brands & Exclusive Goodie Bags
* Please note that you will be required to sign a disclaimer when you drive the cars. To book tickets, please call 0207 060 3007 sales@ultimate-playground.co.ukwww.ultimate-playground.co.ukwww.club300.co.uk
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restaurant and former Hunting Lodge, has gained a national reputation as one of the most interesting out-of-London restaurants in the country. Since Phil has joined Brocket Hall guests have experienced the finest gastronomy, all served in an idyllic country setting.
SHOOTING COMPETITION12 Guage shot guns50 clays per person
CASINOCraps, Black Jack, Roulette & Poker
PACKAGESOVERNIGHT PACKAGE £749.00 per person - 40 Tickets available
Wednesday 12th – Thursday 13th October 2011
8 of the latest supercars to drive throughout the day * Clay pigeon shooting Champagne and canapé evening reception with Krug Four- course Gala Dinner cooked and prepared by Michelin - starred chef Phil Thompson Matching fine Wines/ Champagnes with each course Exclusive Petit Fours by Hotel Chocolat Evening casino with exclusive prizes Overnight accommodation in the Stately Home
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Once the curtain falls on the final Spring/Summer 2012 LFW
catwalk show, Somerset House opens its doors to Vodafone London Fashion Weekend. London Fashion Week may be a trade only event - but this doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the chance to see some of the capital’s finest designers. Fashion Weekend moves in and takes over Somerset House from 22nd - 25th September 2011.
Well known as fashion’s finest shopping event, Vodafone London Fashion Weekend is a must for anyone wanting to catch a piece of the London Fashion Week action.
It is your opportunity to buy trend-defining items from designer brands, such as Jaeger London, Alex Monroe, Pringle of Scotland French Sole, Olivia Rubin, Bex Rox and many more. With boutiques such as KJ’s Laundry, The House of Harlow and Winter Kate Boutique and Designer Studio, selling ready-to-wear, accessories and jewellery pieces, at up to 70% off.
New feature areas for September include: A new
vintage area curated by Wayne Hemingway featuring Lucy in Disguise, The Weekend Boutique featuring Holly Fulton, Bodyamr and Lou Dalton, Vodafone London Fashion Weekend Menswear and many more. Discover your Curve ID and find your perfect fit at the Levi’s® Curve ID Dressing Room in the East Wing.
After a whole lot of shopping has been done, the catwalk has been swooned at, champagne has been sipped and lunch has settled, make your way over to The Retreat where you can book yourself in for a mani/pedi, a brow shape or a relaxing massage then why not head over to Toni & Guy and Elizabeth Arden to get the ultimate in hair and beauty.
Tickets range from £15 - £125.Tickets sell out fast and capacity is limited so book your tickets early to avoid disappointment visit www.londonfashionweekend.co.uk Timings BelowThursday 22nd- 5pm-10pmFriday 23rd- 11am-10pmSaturday 24th- 9.30am-7pmSunday 25th- 9.30am - 6pm
Essential designer shopping, discounted premium brands, LFW catwalk
experience. It’s all about the weekend!
Vodafone London fashion
Weekend
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Pump GymsPark House15-23 Greenhill CrescentWatford Business ParkWatford WD18 8PHPhone: 01923 819 233
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Once the curtain falls on the final Spring/Summer 2012 LFW
catwalk show, Somerset House opens its doors to Vodafone London Fashion Weekend. London Fashion Week may be a trade only event - but this doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the chance to see some of the capital’s finest designers. Fashion Weekend moves in and takes over Somerset House from 22nd - 25th September 2011.
Well known as fashion’s finest shopping event, Vodafone London Fashion Weekend is a must for anyone wanting to catch a piece of the London Fashion Week action.
It is your opportunity to buy trend-defining items from designer brands, such as Jaeger London, Alex Monroe, Pringle of Scotland French Sole, Olivia Rubin, Bex Rox and many more. With boutiques such as KJ’s Laundry, The House of Harlow and Winter Kate Boutique and Designer Studio, selling ready-to-wear, accessories and jewellery pieces, at up to 70% off.
New feature areas for September include: A new
vintage area curated by Wayne Hemingway featuring Lucy in Disguise, The Weekend Boutique featuring Holly Fulton, Bodyamr and Lou Dalton, Vodafone London Fashion Weekend Menswear and many more. Discover your Curve ID and find your perfect fit at the Levi’s® Curve ID Dressing Room in the East Wing.
After a whole lot of shopping has been done, the catwalk has been swooned at, champagne has been sipped and lunch has settled, make your way over to The Retreat where you can book yourself in for a mani/pedi, a brow shape or a relaxing massage then why not head over to Toni & Guy and Elizabeth Arden to get the ultimate in hair and beauty.
Tickets range from £15 - £125.Tickets sell out fast and capacity is limited so book your tickets early to avoid disappointment visit www.londonfashionweekend.co.uk Timings BelowThursday 22nd- 5pm-10pmFriday 23rd- 11am-10pmSaturday 24th- 9.30am-7pmSunday 25th- 9.30am - 6pm
Essential designer shopping, discounted premium brands, LFW catwalk
experience. It’s all about the weekend!
Vodafone London fashion
Weekend
22nd - 25th September
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CreatingBUZZ
The gallery owner, Kuldip Chohan, is actively involved on a daily basis in working with clients to help them make the right choices. He has personally selected the artists who are represented by the gallery, bringing a diverse ensemble of artisans to the region, constantly seeking out new work from all over the world.
Kuldip created Gallery Rouge out of a shared passion for art with his wife. Having enjoyed a successful corporate career, he embarked on
Whether you are new to buying art or a seasoned collector,
we look forward to helping you find art that will work perfectly in either
your home or office surroundings.
IT IS EASY TO SEE WHY GALLERY ROUGE HAS BECOME THE PLACE TO VISIT IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR QUALITY ORIGINAL ARTWORK FOR YOUR HOME OR OFFICE. NOT ONLY DO THEY HAVE THE WIDEST CHOICE OF WORK IN HERTFORDSHIRE AND NORTH LONDON, THEY HAVE ALSO DEMONSTRATED TIME AND TIME AGAIN AN EXCELLENCE TO SERVING CLIENTS.
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CreatingWHY VISITGALLERY ROUGE The largest selection of original paintings in Hertfordshire to choose from
A real mix of styles, from abstract to photo realism
Professional friendly service from people who really care
Flexible payment terms to help you acquire that sought after piece
New work constantly arriving Regular events and exhibitions – a great chance to meet the artists!
THE ONLINE ‘GIFT LIST’ SERVICE Planning a wedding list Looking for an anniversary present Want something unique for a special birthday
Desire a commemorative piece for a birth or christening
creating the finest gallery in Hertfordshire. With over 20 years of art collecting under his belt, his enthusiasm and desire to deliver only the best is infectious, and drives everything he does.
Unlike many other galleries who are tied to acquiring artwork from one source, Gallery Rouge is an independent gallery. This means you will be hard pushed to find a more rounded and varied collection
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to select from. Whilst the gallery has since become respected nationally, the emphasis is firmly rooted in a close personalised service. So whether you’re renovating your home or
All you need to do is contact Gallery Rouge. Your friends can make their contributions safely via the Gallery website at a time that’s convenient for them. Likewise you can securely login to view the status of your Gift List at any time. It is a truly simply and practical system which takes away the stress of managing your Gift List requirements.
Gallery Rouge can be contacted on 01727 860401. Better still, visit the gallery at 27 Chequer Street, St Albans, AL1 3YJ. A large selection of work is also viewable online at www.galleryrouge.co.uk.
completely rebuilding it, why not engage the services of Gallery Rouge to help you find some wonderful paintings which perfectly compliment your rooms.
style but a profound philosophical change in understanding.
With works spanning one hundred years the exhibition will present numerous approaches to abstraction – sometimes complementary, sometimes opposing. What unites them is the serious thought process the artist will have gone through to produce each piece.
The exhibition runs from Saturday 1st October 2011 to Saturday 12th November 2011
Ian Rastrick Fine Art, 38 Holywell Hill, St.Albans, AL1 1BU Telephone 01727 840043
Opening Times Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm or by appointment
www.ianrastrick.comonline catalogue at www.wix.com/ianrastrick/thatbewilderingexpression
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After fifteen years of dealing privately in London, Modern British picture specialists, Ian Rastrick Fine Art have opened new premises at 38 Holywell Hill, St Albans.
From 1st October they will present a selection of British Abstract art dating from the end of the First World War to the present day. Entitled That Bewildering Expression, the exhibition will include works in different media from renowned artists such as Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth, Terry Frost, Gillian Ayres and Henry Moore.
It was the artist Paul Nash (1889-1946) who referred to abstract art as ‘that bewildering expression’ – a phrase which highlights the difficulty that not only the British public but also the British artists themselves had in coming to terms with a new way of communicating. It was not a new
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STANLEY HAYTER1901 -1988COMBAT, 1953Engraving with etching & aquatint.Signed, titled, dated30 X 20 CMS (11.79 X 7.86 IN)
JOHN WELLS 1907 - 2000TOPSAIL, 1950Etching Signed and numbered in pencil from the edition of 25 14 X 11.5 CMS (5.50 X 4.52 IN)
GALLERY EXTERIOR
BARBARA HEPWORTH (1903-1975)SUN AND WATER
(FROM AEGEAN SUITE), 1971Lithograph Signed in pencil
A fine proof aside from the edition of 9076.5 x 54.6 cms (30.06 x 21.46 in)
Dealers in 20th Century Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture and Prints
38 Holywell Hill, St. Albans, AL1 1BU, opposite white Café Rouge building Telephone: 01727 840043 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ianrastrick.com
Paul Nash William Scott
Barbara HepworthHenry Moore
Patrick HeronWilliam Gear
Terry FrostBen Nicholson
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In the 24-7 world we live in, it has to be said that consumers have got it all these days. You can shop online anytime you like, visit the supermarket (in some places!) at 1am, and go late-night shopping in most UK towns & cities, at least once a week.
Most of us could name what retailers you would expect to find in these different places. Isn’t it nice though, to find something that isn’t the same as everything else?
No-one can be blamed for wanting the comfort of familiarity and trust, but isn’t it nice when you find something unique, that sets itself apart from all that “sameness”.
That uniqueness, is one of the reasons why Photographer Dave Parker, chose Watford Market, situated in Charter Place, for one of his best-known projects. We think he captured the market superbly, showing us to be individual and full of character! Aren’t our pictures wonderful?
Charter Place is Watford’s very first shopping centre, and is situated in the heart of the town centre. Charter Place is another shopping gem where you can find a haven of independently-owned and other well-known retailers from food to fishing, clothing to homewares.
And if you are unlikely to find it here, you might find it in Watford Market.But why is Watford Market so different from everyone else? Well, for a start, you can be sure that all the traders know their
customers. We know what we’re selling, or specialising in, and if there’s anything we don’t have, we can get it, or you can bet someone will have the answer or point you in the right direction!
If you’ve never been to Watford Market, then obviously you’ll want to know what’s inside. Simply, there’s too much to list here but guaranteed we have the BEST in fish, meat, fruit and veg, plus specialist stalls such as phone, watch & jewellery repairs, haberdashery, hats, card & craft supplies , antiques and vinyl records!
Watford Market is open every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7am - 5.30pm
So why not pop down and see for yourself why Watford Market & Charter Place are still very much both Watford’s favourite places to shop. You’ll be guaranteed a warm welcome from us all.
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carpets and furniture to enhance your home. Clements furnish homes and businesses in Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Middlesex, North West London and beyond.
A GREAT SELECTION OF FURNITURE AND BEDS
Our showroom, fully stocked with dozens of room settings and thousands of carpet samples and room sized remnants, is now situated on the Ground & First Floor in Charter Place, just outside the enterance to the Harlequin.
CARPETS - HUGE RANGE AND GREAT PRICES
We supply and fit most types of carpets and vinyls too. You’ll get fast delivery on the many ranges we hold in stock. You find plains, berbers, naturals, axminsters, patters and more - all in a huge variety of colours. We have flooring to suit every budget, so whether you’re looking for a room-sizede remnant or wall to wall throughout your house, come to Clements.
Come to Clements on the Ground Floor and First Floor of Charter Place, Watford and you’ll receive a warm welcome, a first-rate service and excellent quality flooring, beds and furniture at priceswhich off you real valure for money
For more information about Clements Furniture & Carpets,Ground & 1st floor, Charter Place, Charter Place Shopping Centre, Watford, WD17 2RX call01923 256006 or visit the website at www.clements.co.uk
CLEMENTS QUALITY AT HOME
We are delighted to announce that Clements has opened it’s new
Carpet Showroom on the 1st Floor in Charter Place, Watford and that our Furniture & Beds Showroom has now opened on the Ground Floor. We look forward to welcoming you!
If you live in or around Watford, Hertfordshire, you’ll probably remember the old Clements department store. Clements opened in 1898 and finally closed its doors in 2004. A traditional store, with old-fashioned values, Clements was held in high regards in the local community.
The name Clements returned to the orginal Clements building, which was then a T J Hughes discount store. Now T J Hughes has gone so Clements has moved, again, this time to the Ground Floor and the First Floor of Charter Place, just outside the entrance to the Harlequin. There you will find Clements Home Furnishings - and a fabulous range of quality carpet, beds and furniture in our 2 Showrooms.
It’s not just a name either - Clements is owned and run by Directors Clive and Alan Brooks. Clive and Alan used to fit carpets for the original Clements department store. The new business retains a traditional service ethos and old-fashioned values - a rare approach in today’s fast-moving consumer society. Clive and Alan have over 50 years experience in the carpet and furniture trade between them.
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at the highly regarded Westminster Kingsway College.
James married his childhood sweetheart, Danielle 3 years ago and she has provided the constant encouragement and support needed to succeed in such a demanding industry. James boasts his claim to fame when cooking for a charity football event for Rod Stewart and is also hoping to gain further recognition on entering into Master Chef Professionals Television programme next year however, with his 8 month old son George it may be a lot to take on!
With his arrival at Hanbury Manor comes his new menu launching in Oakes Grill Restaurant in October 2011 that was influenced through local and seasonal produce including Venison, Duck and Sea Bass. James recommends trying the “Jacob’s ladder” beef ribs which have been cooked slowly for at least 6 hours providing a unique and quirky twist on the tradition pork rib dish.
For further information on Oakes Grill please contact: 01920 487 722 or to make a booking visit: www.marriotthanburymanor.co.uk
Hanbury Manor, a Marriott Hotel & Country Club, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0SDTelephone: 01920 487 722; MarriottHanburyManor.co.uk
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September embarks on the final months of the year on the big lead up to Christmas. Although this is ideally a winding down time with the New Year on the horizon, autumn always has a sense of newness with kids returning to school, students starting their new chapter of life at college or university and retail shops getting their winter collections.
And Hanbury Manor, A Marriott Hotel & Country club also welcomes newness with its recently employed Senior Sous Chef to Oakes Grill restaurant on the second floor of the hotel that offers contemporary dining overlooking breathtaking views of the Hertfordshire countryside. Chef James Harris has a wealth of experience in chefing acquiring qualifications at Westminster Kingsway College and commencing his career at the Capital Hotel in Knightsbridge working alongside Chef Phillip Britton.
James was born and lived in Woodford Green, Essex through most of his childhood where his youth was heavily influenced with Air Training Corps Cadets, a junior version of the Royal Air Force. His transaction and interest to chefing occurred when growing up he enjoyed helping his Nan and Mum in the kitchen. James excelled in GCSE catering at school and pursued the subject achieving Student of the Year
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THE POWER OF PRESENCEFor over 40 years, Range Rover has stood for a unique combination of luxury, style and capability. With the arrival of Range Rover Evoque, that essence now takes shape in a new, agile and compact form. It joins the current line-up on 9th September: with a choice of petrol and diesel engines, design themes and approved accessories to meet your needs and express your personality. From £27,955 on the road.*
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smoked paprika chips £12.95, Pork and Apple sausages with truffle mash, garden peas and a red wine glaze £11.95 or chicken, leek and gruyere pie in a rich creamy sauce with a puff pastry lid served with hand cut, smoked paprika chips and seasonal vegetables £10.95. The monthly changing specials boards offer more adventurous dishes such as The Wellington’s swordfish “roganjosh” with tomato and summer squash risotto and coriander oil £16.50 or crispy goats cheese croquettes with beetroot carpaccio, caramelised walnuts and sorrel £6.95 but whatever you have make sure you leave room for the homemade chocolate brownie and movenpick ice cream which is not to be missed (and even available as part of the afternoon tea offer!)! If you feel like a real treat The Wellington offers d’Arenberg wine matches with every dish – well worth a go!
Since it’s reopening after the devastation of the 2009 fire The Wellington now also has 6 luxury bedrooms. If you can’t find an excuse to stay then make sure you ask one of the team to show you round the rooms as they are well worth a look. You’ll find authentic oak beams, cedar wood floors and antique furnishings alongside kingsize beds, free standing bath tubs and plate glass wardrobes. Coupled with the luxury nespresso coffee making facilities, iPod docks, flat screen TVs and wifi it will leave you searching for that excuse to stay the night! If you find one you’ll discover the feather duvets are as cosy as they look making the beds so comfy you won’t want to get up and a full English (or choice of other dishes) to die for in the morning. You can tell it’s good because the restaurant is busy with locals calling in for their breakfast too!
When you leave the Wellington be sure to collect a Christmas menu and choose to celebrate with friends and family at The Wellington over the Christmas period….at breakfast with a glass of Bucks fizz, crackers and other Christmas treats; at lunch or dinner (parties of 6-20 prices from £17.50 for 2 courses) or on Christmas Day when you can enjoy a choice of 3 courses for £69.95
including traditional turkey of course but also with a delicious fillet steak dish or pan fried seabass, red mullet and scallop on a bed of parsnip and carrot with a watercress and tomato dressing and diced potatoes and more importantly absolutely no washing up!
To sum up the Wellington is a great place for many occasions whether you are holding a business meeting, a gathering with friends or family or just passing some time relaxing on the terrace you’ll want to find a reason to visit over and over again!
For more information about Wellington Inn, High Street, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9LZ Call 01438 714036 or [email protected]. Alternatively visit the website at www. wellingtonatwelwyn.co.uk
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When you enter the 14th century Wellington Inn in Old Welwyn you are instantly greeted both with a warm welcome from the team and also by the cosy and relaxed atmosphere. The blend of old and new architecture and the use of glass and candle light invite you to stay and enjoy the hospitality of the Wellington team.
Here there is something for everyone, drinkers can enjoy a pint
of real ale, a posh coffee and a slice of cake or a glass of any of the entire range of delicious wines created by the d’Arenberg vineyard (South East Australia). If you choose to dine at The Wellington you can enjoy freshly prepared, generous dishes from the large and varied menu. From the core menu choose from pub classics with a Wellington twist such as lemon and lime tempura battered haddock fillet with minted peas, tartare sauce and hand cut,
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Welcome readers…
September is a busy time in every parent’s life. With summer holidays a happy but seemingly distant memory, the back to school routine begins and many of you will see your child entering their last year at infant or junior school.
For parents with children coming up to this age, this is a key decision making period for you. Where should you send your child next? Which school will offer the best, all round education for your child? Where will he/she be happiest at? The next few months will see your diaries fill up with open days, entrance examinations and interviews.
This month sees the final part of our three part Education Life series in 2011. Our fabulous 24 page section will help smooth the way for you. We have worked with the finest independent schools to bring you this
comprehensive guide. Education Life provides parents with a crucial research tool to explore all the options available both locally and further afield.
Our next Education Life will appear in the February 2012 issue.
Please feel free to contact me [email protected] you would like any further information on the Education Life series in 2012.Corinne Sugar
EDUCATION LIFET H E Q U A L I T Y E D U C A T I O N S U P P L E M E N T S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 1
T H E F I N E S T S C H O O L S I N Y O U R A R E A
Twenty years ago boys out-performed girls in virtually every area of measurable education success: now the boot is on the other foot. If, over the last 20 years, girls’ performance had fallen as dramatically as boys’ performance has fallen, there would probably have been a national outcry and questions in the House. However obviously the old system failed girls, educationalists have only recently begun to consider that the much-needed reforms that enhanced girls’ performance may have actually damaged boys’ performance: we threw the baby out with the bath water.
British education has fallen prey to the lazy assumption that discipline, high expectations and an emphasis on maintaining standards were the prerogative of the political right and boiled down to nothing more than the “3 R’s and the sort of “flog ‘em” mentality we associate with David Copperfield. Paradoxically, restrictive educational practices of today have the best possible liberal pedigree. Almost all rough-and-tumble play is frowned upon lest it overflow into bullying. Risk-taking, (which even without the macho overtones of ‘turning boys into men’ is something that boys need to develop) is rendered virtually impossible by a quagmire of legislation and a culture of blame and litigiousness. Boys need positive, strong male role models but in the current climate it is virtually impossible to develop an ethics of strong masculinity that is not ridiculed as some ersatz ‘He-Man’ cartoon: the very idea of masculine strength has become insidiously associated with an insensitive, emotionally-retarded and arrogant chauvinism as if the whole gender were in danger of mistaking Schwarzenegger’s ‘Terminator’ for something other than entertainment. The productive interrogation of traditional gender roles that the UK went through from the 60’s to the 90’s has left boys largely without male heroes they can respect (outside of professional soccer) and yet on 24/7 news channels a catalogue of horrors (supposedly stemming primarily from an untrammelled masculinity) will confront them in the detailed reportage of crimes against children, women and the weak undertaken by men. So there is a malaise and there is also a vacuum and in those conditions, any fly-by-night fad can influence young men. The terrible riots and looting that shook the UK this year were the final proof that educational failure in a moral vacuum is a lethal combination. The results are felt daily at street level in the brave new world of ‘hoodies’, street
violence, joy-riders and drug wars that young men who have turned their back on education have created.
So what did work for boys in the old system? The emphasis on memorization, learning and knowledge to start with: boys are traditionally reluctant to embarrass themselves in public or to verbalise their emotions and this framework of knowledge provided a safety net for them in classrooms, largely lost in a world of ‘blogs’, ‘face books’ and ‘tweets’ where opinion is king and fact an optional accessory. Education emphasised competition (an emphasis subsequently lost because of quite legitimate concerns about over competitiveness). In any given classroom, put girls in groups, give them a task and they will get on with it. Give a group of boys the same task and they will discharge it honourably for the 45 seconds that it takes for the teacher to pass out of earshot, after which they will do as they please. If the rules of this game are changed and prestige accrues to the team that gives the best answer, then the boys will be transformed because they want to win. In a world where the educational fashion for 20 years has been that “there isn’t just one right answer”, this sort of activity is about as fashionable as waxing your moustache.
There is an increasing body of research that shows that the significant neuro-cognitive gender differences can only be addressed successfully by creating learning situations that respond to the needs of the different genders and have different dynamics. Amongst these are the following: boys are visually focused and
movement-orientated; their capacity for perseverance is directly related to their level of motivation; they will only work, first if it is interesting and second if they like the teacher; boys are group-orientated, not task-orientated: they will do better if they and their friends get to ‘win’ and because boys expect to get ahead in some areas, they don’t mind losing in others. Their fear is not of losing out in an individual competition; it is not making the baseline, full stop: their acceptance amongst their peers in incredibly important to them and no boy likes being ‘class clown’.
Boys do not respond well to situations where the only competition ‘is against yourself ’, or where ‘there is no right answer’. If a teacher asks a boy, “how do you feel about this poem?” The boy dies inside. Precisely because boys have extremely strong emotions, they are incredibly reluctant to verbalise them and engender the inevitable subsequent teasing from their mates. Ask the same boy “how do you react to this poem?” and he is safe and reassured because within masculine culture it is perfectly legitimate to react to something. Boys follow lists of written instructions poorly but map and organise things well: they are the IKEA DIY species on the planet. Twenty years ago an A level question rewarded knowledge and planning in the dominant essay and problem-solving forms. Today guided bullet points and problems that are “accessible” remove the elements of challenge, stimulus, and organisation so vital for boys to succeed: it is no surprise they have done badly.
The last time I taught in a co-educational maintained school, there were fourteen students in my A level English class: all of them were girls. In all-boys’ environments, boys can freely participate in the creative arts without fear of undermining their masculinity. They can they experience positive discipline, clear rules and an environment that helps them develop their sense of self and their sense of fairness as part of a code of honour they value. Their teachers are valued by boys far more as a role model than as pure vehicles for the transmission of academic knowledge and in that relationship coaching is crucial. Sport itself is a major form of emotional education in which boys learn to manage strong motions and stresses in physical situations. Everyone leads in some areas and follows in others.
It is only if we can free our minds from the sloppy thinking that single-sex schools are inevitably conveyor belts for extremely conservative gender roles and replace that concern for social engineering with a concern for educational achievement and creating new and richer gender models that boys’ achievement will flourish again. It’s nearly 40 years since the women’s movement took off in the UK and more than a decade since Blur sang about “girls who are boys who like boys to be girls”. We need to stop worrying so much about labelling: of course, some boys will be “girl-like” and vice-versa. Of course! So what? Education is not merely a matter of social stereotyping; it is a matter of cognitive organisation and different forms of mental and emotional processing. If the old system virtually ignored the needs of girls in these areas, then the more recent diktats of the currently fashionable political commissars largely ignore the needs of boys. The problem is that faddery itself is the new despotism that brooks no disagreement: the mysteries of education have eluded philosophers for thousands of years and are unlikely to be solved by any current ministerial Quango but woe betide the teacher who hesitates to be a dedicated follower of fashion and implement the latest aperçu from the Ministry as if it came from Jove himself.
Tragically, if you want educational practices that will help your son learn to think and feel all of which he is capable, then the only place you can find it is in the energy of the independent boys’ schools that combine suitable traditional values with innovative educational practices and positive gender role modelling, but still allow “boys to be boys”.
BOYS WILL BE BOYS
Chris Roseblade (Deputy Head, Communications) Merchant Taylors’ School
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Open Morning September 24th 2011 10.00 - 12.30
• A ‘Top Ten’ boys’ school• ‘Outstanding’ - 2008 School Inspection• Inspirational teaching • Unique tutorial system• Civilized, friendly & unpressured• Small class sizes• Magnificentsportsfields• Superb facilities set in 250 acres
• 2012Registration: 11+November302011 16+December312011• 2013Registration: 13+June302012
MTS is a 15 minute journey by car from the M1 or M25. MTS coaches from Beaconsfield, Ealing, Harpenden, Harrow, Mill Hill, Radlett, Stanmore. MTS is adjacent to Moor Park (Metropolitan Line); Chiltern Line trains change at Harrow
Why not choose the best for your son?
Guided tours (last tour 11.30)The Head Master speaks at 12.15
Please contact Penny Wright, Admissions Secretary [email protected] +44(0)1923 845514Merchant Taylors’ School Northwood Middlesex HA6 2HT
1561
Excellence,integrityanddistinctionsince1561. For boys 11 - 18
MTS Merchant Taylors’ School1561-2011Celebrating450 years of excellence
www.mtsn.org.uk
Sixth Form Open Afternoon October 17th 2011 17.00 - 19.00
Easy access by tube and coach
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Gayhurst will be holding an Open Morning from 9.30am on Friday 14 October 2011.Please call Registrar Felicity Copp for an appointment on 01753 882690 or email [email protected]
For further details please visit our website www.gayhurstschool.eu
We are very proud of all our achievements at Gayhurst, a friendly co-educational prep school in Bull Lane, Gerrards Cross. However instead of resting on our laurels, we thought we would ask the pupils who were about to leave exactly what they thought about the school and to see if there were any areas where we could improve.
It was a completely con� dential and anonymous survey so the girls and boys could write whatever they liked but we were overwhelmed by how positive the responses were and the maturity and thoughtfulness of the answers.
When asked their overall thoughts on Gayhurst the pupils were unanimous in their praise, saying things like: “A great school that unlocks talents you never knew you had” and “I enjoyed every second. � e teachers are all nice”.
We made sure we asked for negatives too. For instance we asked what they would change. One replied: “I wouldn’t change anything. It’s perfect”. When we asked what they had liked the least then, perhaps unsurprisingly, exams and homework came at the top of the list.
It is an exciting time at Gayhurst with girls starting in Year 3 for the � rst time. � e girls in the junior school and those in Years 7 and 8 have already made a huge contribution to school life and we are delighted with the way our journey to co-education is progressing.
I’ll leave the � nal words to the pupils themselves…
ANDREW SIMS, HEADMASTER
I have had an excellent time at Gayhurst. I would recommend it to anyone
GAYHURST LEAVERS GIVE RINGING ENDORSEMENT
“It is a pleasure to go to Gayhurst and you feel lucky
to have what is o� ered. I gained con� dence”
“I am proud to be a Gayhurst pupil and to go to
such a wonderful school”
“I feel pride when I wearmy Gayhurst uniform and am honoured to be part of
this school”
“It has been fun and Ihave enjoyed every
moment of it”
GAYHURSTSCHOOLIAPS 320 Boys and Girls 3-13A Family School in Gerrards Cross
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Shepherd’s Way n Brookmans Park n Hatfield n AL9 6NS
Open events:• Wednesday 21 September 2011 -
a new evening event with a 6th form focus
• Friday 30 September – early morning
T: 01707 602500 E: [email protected]
www.queenswood.org
Queenswood is a registered charity (311060) dedicated to girls’ education
Queenswood is a leading boarding and day school for about 390 girls, aged 11-18. It is a warm and friendly community where everybody is well known.
Girls thrive within a nurturing house structure where they are fully integrated and develop a sense of responsibility for each other. Day girls enjoy all the
exciting extra-curricular programme. Individual talent also flourishes in sport and the creative and performing arts. An all round education focuses on equipping the girls with all the life skills required of women in the 21st century and girls win places at top universities prior to embarking upon a range of exciting careers.
QUEENSWOOD’S AMBITIOUSHIGH ACHIEVERS
facilities and opportunities, going home after a packed school day. There is a new, bespoke home-to-school transport service covering many routes. Boarders make up over half the school and there is there is a flexible approach to boarding. Our beautiful estate in Hertfordshire countryside provides the perfect educational environment. Being close to
central London, it also has the advantage of easy access to the cultural richness of the capital.
Queenswood girls are ambitious high achievers although the school is resolutely neither an academic hothouse nor overly selective. The girls enjoy a dynamic academic curriculum, supported by a diverse and
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Aldenham School, Elstree, Herts WD6 3AJ T 01923 858122 www.aldenham.com
Open Morning 15 October 2011 10.00am - 12.30pm
Aldenham School (ages 11-18)Entry for Boys & Girls
at 11+, 13+, 16+
Aldenham Preparatory School (ages 3-11)Entry for Boys & Girls
at 3+, 4+, 7+
An excellent all round education
Tours 10.00am-12.00pm
Headmaster speaks
10.15am & 11.15am
A T A L D E N H A M S C H O O LThe Truly Holistic Experience
ecent reports in the press concerning the “free schools”
to be set up under new government legislation have
certainly divided opinion. One particular headline in The Times concerned the fact that this new “open all hours school will be a
model for the rest of Britain”, but its critics would say that a school which will be open for 51 weeks of the year would have
to call upon a very wide range of staff in order to service the needs of the youngsters in its care.
Of course, boarding schools have genuinely offered
an “open all hours” model for many years and, despite the fact that there has been a great deal of hostile press received by the sector recently, there is also a recognition that staff who work within this sector show an incredible degree of dedication to their work. It is certainly not unusual for me to receive an important communication about a pupil from a housemaster or mistress who has just finished attending to their charges at 11.00pm at night.
During a recent OFSTED inspection the inspection team were flagging long before our staff were. The reason for the dedication though is the reward of being able to be involved in the truly holistic experience of seeing the young people develop in all aspects of their life through a long and busy day. We will not be opening the school for 51 weeks a year, but for the 35 weeks that we are open there is little doubt that our pupils gain greatly from the experience.
words by James Fowler, Headmaster Aldenham School
Staff who work within this sector show an
incredible degree of dedication to their work...
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Lochinver House SchoolHeath Road, Potters Bar EN6 1LW Tel: 01707 653064 Fax: 01707 620030www.lochinverhouse.herts.sch.uk
For further information contact the Registrar,Mrs Anne Meir: [email protected] or telephone: 01707 620036
OPEN MORNINGSaturday 1st October 2011 10:00am - 12noon
Lochinver House School: a company limited by guarantee.Registered in England: Company No. 4374254
Registered Office as above. Registered Charity No. 1091045
Independent Prep School for boys 4 - 13
• Small Classes • Breakfast Club, Tea Time and Homework clubs • School Minibus Service operateseach morning on three separate routes • Occasional Bursaries available
11+ Open Events 2011 15th, 21st September27th September 5-7.30pm (no booking required)
14th October10th, 24th November
Sixth Form Open Event 2011 11th October 5.30pm
Leading Independent Day School for Girls aged 11-18
[email protected] 020 7723 0176 www.francisholland.org.ukFrancis Holland School, Clarence Gate, London NW1 6XR Reg. Charity No 312745
Academic and Music scholarships Bursaries up to 100% fees
To book a place please contact Mrs Sandy Baileyon 020 7723 0176 or at [email protected]
FRANCIS HOLLAND SCHOOLRegent’s Park NW1
More than once I’ve heard parents say these words when considering the next school for their son or daughter, expecting me to agree. Having worked in London since the beginning of the 1980s, I am convinced that many of the capital’s schools offer outstanding educational opportunities – not least, because of their location. It is certainly a parental fallacy to believe that a rural boarding school will offer no potential for teenage misbehaviour or will somehow prevent a child “growing up too fast”.
Museums, theatres, concert halls, art galleries, exhibitions, royal parks, historic monuments: every possible lesson enhancement is a few of tube stops away for teachers and pupils in London schools. More importantly, education begins before the teacher walks into the classroom. The unique social, cultural and religious diversity which this city embraces, enables many London school children to gain extraordinary educational benefits by understanding at first hand the lives of their peers. Scare stories hit the press. The reality in the best London schools is a thoroughly positive experience, which fosters tolerance and complex understanding in the adults of the future. However, the expectations placed on the parents of London teenagers are greater than ever before. A strong link is essential between you as a parent and the school you choose for your son or daughter, especially beyond the age of eleven. Try to find a school that as far as possible matches the values that you have established at home. Avoid choosing a school with a strong uniform policy if receiving reminders about ties or skirt length will become irritating! However, do bear in mind, as a former Head Master of Eton once said, “No school is perfect!”
Parents can feel cut adrift from their teenager’s school life once the security of meeting other mothers and fathers at the “school gate” diminishes. More than ever during the teenage years, it is essential to know the parents of your son or daughter’s best friends. Events organised by Parents’ Associations often create valuable and enjoyable opportunities to meet parents in your daughter’s year group and compare notes.
Above all, as a parent, you need to feel
that an email or phone call will be welcomed by the school if you have concerns about any aspect of your son or daughter’s well-being at school. Many schools will host regular events exclusively for parents on issues such as “ keeping your daughter safe online “; preventing alcohol and substance abuse and socialising guidelines. Schools which are members of GSA (the Girls’ Schools Association) are experts in the education of girls. Parents of teenage girls will find free advice on a huge range of common concerns from professional experts on GSA’s excellent website: www. mydaughter.com.
London parents are often worried about how often their teenagers should be allowed out socially during the week in term time. There are no hard and fast rules, but always trust your parental instincts. “No” should still be a seminal word in the parental repertoire. It is always useful to compare notes with the parents of your son or daughter’s friends – or even seek advice directly
from their senior pastoral teachers. Parenting teenagers can demand negotiation skills that would not be out of place at a UN global summit. Whilst teenagers may often not understand, like or agree with parental opinions, they need to learn to respect the right of adults to hold contrasting views. Predictably, the most successful pupils usually prioritise school work and school extra-curricular activities during the week. Communication is key when allowing teenagers to have greater freedom in their social life. Parents have to be able to trust that their teenager is where he/she says she/he will be - and expect that negotiated home-times will be met. Teenagers should be encouraged to plan their time at weekends so that family commitments and homework are accommodated, as well as time for socialising with friends.
Self discipline usually increases with age, for most teenagers. Good organisation comes naturally to many young teenage girls – but not to all.
By sixteen or seventeen, some teenage girls can summon up impressive time-management skills and need no exhortations to meet school assignment deadlines. Parents can promote this level of motivation by establishing a clear routine for homework, well before their daughter enters her teenage years. The well known mantra, “homework time before screen time” (ie before Facebook, ipods, mobile phone, television) has much to recommend it, although homework will often require the use of a computer or iPad. Teenagers want guidelines and boundaries – if only to test them. From Polonius to The Earl of Chesterfield, literature abounds with examples of parents seeking to advise their children. All too often, pearls of wisdom fall on deaf ears: “advice is seldom welcome; and those who want it the most always want it the least” (The Earl of Chesterfield in a letter to his son 29 Jan 1748.). Example often succeeds better than precept; teenage girls and boys need role models in their real lives, beyond the online celebrity culture. Teachers can play a crucial role in shaping the values and behaviour of teenagers. Even in the 21st century, an inspirational teacher will influence young lives far beyond the classroom. Many schools have a buddy system or some formalised befriending scheme to ensure that younger teenagers are “mentored” by senior students. In boarding schools, the House system also provides invaluable opportunities for younger pupils to learn from the example of older students in their House.
Above all, if teenagers are to be fully prepared for adult life, they occasionally need to get things wrong, to have set-backs, or even to fail outright. The perfectionist teenager, who has known nothing but literal or metaphorical gold stars during his/her school career, is poorly equipped for “the slings and arrows” of adult life. Teenagers need to acquire the resilience to cope with disappointment or heart-break, with parents and teachers on hand, willing to listen and support.
Guiding a teenager into becoming a happy and well balanced adult, who has found his or her place in the world, can sometimes seem an Olympic feat. Most parents and teachers would agree that no gold medal could reflect the achievement.
words Vivienne Durham Vivienne Durham is Headmistress of Francis Holland School, a leading day school for girls in central London
Educating Teenagers in London
He/she’ll be better off in a school out
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ACADEMIC SUCCESSin a caring communityAt St Albans High School
for Girls we aim to prepare well-rounded young women
for the future by providing an exciting and challenging education that fosters independence, creativity and risk-taking within a caring community. Our academic results continue to be excellent, with 80% of A Level grades this year awarded at A*/ A; 46.7% of GCSE grades awarded at A* and 100% of all early Year 10 student entries in Mathematics and French reaping A*/A grades.We are firm in our belief that pupils cannot achieve their best if
they do not have the support they need when they need it. For this reason we have an extensive Pastoral Care system in place which is underpinned by an understanding
that each and every member of staff has a responsibility for the wellbeing of all pupils. Pastoral care is organised through a vertical
House system, with a Housemistress for each of the four Houses developing a lasting relationship with each girl whereby she can provide support in the context of
a full understanding of each girl.
The School has strong links with the Cathedral and Abbey Church of
St Alban where many of its annual services are held, including the Service of Lessons and Carols and Founders’ Day service. The Christian ethos allows our pupils to grow and flourish into self-assured young women who have a strong sense of who they are and what they believe in.
Our recent inspection report confirmed that our pupils are “… very happy and comfortable in their school environment, and find all staff approachable, caring and dedicated to their needs. Teachers work extremely hard and know the pupils very well.”
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We are firm in our belief that pupils cannot achieve their best if they do not have
the support they need when they need it...
OPEN EVENTSPREPARATORY SCHOOL in Wheathampstead7 October 9.15am - 11.15am 5 November 9.30am - 12.00 noon
SENIOR SCHOOL in St Albans1 October 9.30am - 12.00 noon 12 November 9.30am - 12.00 noon
SIXTH FORM INFORMATION EVENING2 November 6.30pm - 8.30pm
01727 853800www.stahs.org.ukRegistered in England No: 321911
Registered Charity No: 311065
An independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18, which is affiliatedto the Church of England
Exceptional pastoral care • Fees assistance and scholarships available • Extensive coach service
Where excellence and individuality thrive
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The Royal Masonic School for Girls...
+44 (0)1923 725354 www.royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk
Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 4HF.
Registered Charity No. 276784
OPEN DAYSSunday 9th October, 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Monday 10th October, 10.30 am - 12.30 pmTuesday 11th October, 10.30 am - 12.30 pm
1st Class
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RMS offers a first class
education that is about so much more than examination results – we are educating girls and preparing young women for lives as creative, independent thinkers who display commitment to and concern for the welfare of others. Our rich and diverse provision promotes these values.
What an irony it is that in so many schools the extra-curricular is seen as marginal, whereas, in fact, it is the creative, social, challenging and exciting activities fostered by a broad educational experience that mould well-balanced individuals, confident to take their place in a world changing with unprecedented speed.
RMS girls do their personal
A FIRST CLASSEDUCATIONWITH THE ROYAL MASONIC
SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
best in a nurturing atmosphere and are supported by dedicated staff who encourage the girls to believe in themselves. RMS leavers go on to succeed highly both at university and in the world of work because they complement their excellent results with outstanding inter-personal skills.
Girls who take advantage of our flexible boarding provision are particularly well prepared for life as independent adults. Boarding at RMS was rated as outstanding by OFSTED in an inspection last term.
Ruspini House the RMS Pre School for boys and girls aged 2-4 and Cadogan House, our newly refurbished, state of the art Prep Department for girls aged 4 – 11, offer an exceptional foundation for learning and confidence.
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There was no need for nerves amongst The Mount School Year 11 girls who achieved the best GCSE results the school had seen. 74% of the grades were A* to A with 94% at grade A* to B. With 100% A* to C grades no-one achieved less than a C grade in any subject. Maths and English results were exceptionally
good with 89% of maths and 83% of English grades at A* to A.
The girls had supported and encouraged each other and taken all the opportunities and advice that teachers at The Mount School had offered them. Teachers and parents were proud of their success; it was so
good to see their efforts rewarded.
With these excellent results the girls talked excitedly about moving on to study ‘A’ levels at some of the top schools in the area. They left feeling confident that they were ready for the next important step in their education.
Open Day 2011Saturday 24th September
10am to 12.30pm Head's talk: 11am
‘Excellent exam results, small classes and a real sense of community.’
www.mountschool.comMilespit Hill, Mill Hill, London NW7 2RX t 020 8959 3403 [email protected]
GSA Independent Day School for Girls ages 4–16 Registered Charity No. 312593
The Mount School
Open Mornings 2011Wednesday 5th OctoberTuesday 8th November
School in Action 9am to 10.30am Head’s talk: 9.15am
The Mount School Girls Achieve 74% A* and A at GCSE
For more informationand to see for yourself visit The Mount School website
www.mountschool.com, contact our Registrar on
020 8238 8104 or go to thenext Open Day on 24th September at 10am to 12.30pm.
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To view, contact:
01442 256143email [email protected] Road, Hemel Hempstead HP1 2RF
• Excellent academic standards
• Small class sizes
• Scholarships available
• Nursery
• Fabulous facilities in 26 acres
• Breakfast / after-school clubs
Our children are at asuccessful school where they have the best possiblechance of reaching theirpotential through the care and commitment of its wonderful staff.
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Happiness, Confidence, Success
For boys and girls aged 3-13
OPEN MORNINGSaturday, 1st October 2011, 9.30am – 12.30pm
Sport is played four times a week from Year 3. The girls will play netball, hockey and rounders and the boys football, rugby and cricket. All the children will enjoy athletics, cross-country, PE and
swimming. The school operates a busy sporting calendar against other local prep schools, which allows every child the opportunity to represent their school.
In addition to a wide array of sport, our children are able to experience a whole range of additional activities whilst at school, including skiing, golf, horse riding, dance, drama, food and nutrition, chess, photography, Warhammer and life saving in our swimming pool.
Music, dance and drama are thoroughly enjoyed by the children. The school plays are events that give the children confidence and responsibility. Many children will learn to play a musical instrument from an early age, supporting the orchestra or singing in one of our choirs and some go on to gain music scholarships to their next school.
With this variety, beautiful setting and excellent teaching, it is little wonder that Westbrook Hay is filled with happy, confident, successful children.
HAPPINESS, CONFIDENCE,
SUCCESS
Westbrook Hay
Westbrook Hay offers children a wonderful opportunity to be educated in a beautiful rural environment benefiting from extensive sporting facilities where the children can play on grass, explore the woods and climb trees.
Small classes, with caring teachers who properly understand children’s learning gives children the chance to experience individual attention as they are prepared for secondary education.
The school’s superb facilities have been enhanced by a new £2m lower school building, giving our younger children a wonderful learning environment from Robins to Year 1. This building also includes a fabulous new Art room which the children will benefit from throughout their school career.
Another recent addition to Westbrook Hay is a new, fully equipped ICT suite. This comprises two rooms with the most up-to-date technology, used both in ICT lessons and throughout the curriculum.Academic accomplishment is fundamental to Westbrook Hay;
the school continues to enjoy 100% success in sending children to their chosen senior school, and achieves considerable scholarship success to local independent and boarding schools.
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• Excellent academic standards & results• Wide range of extra curricular activities
• Breakfast and after school care available • Small class sizes
Bunkers Lane, Hemel Hempstead,Hertfordshire HP3 8RP
T: 01442 240 333F: 01442 269 981
Saturday 8 October 20112.00pm - 4.00pm (last tours begin at 3.30pm)
Saturday 19 November 201110.00am - 12 noon (last tours begin at 11.30am)
no appointment necessary
Independent Day School for Girls 3-16 & Boys 3-5
OPEN DAY
ST COLUMBA’S COLLEGEA CATHOLIC INDEPENDENT (HMC) DAY SCHOOL FOR BOYS,
AGES 4–18
King Harry Lane St AlbansHertfordshire AL3 4AWTelephone (Senior): 01727 855185(Prep): 01727 862616Email: [email protected] BROTHERS OF THE SACRED HEART FOUNDATIONFOR CATHOLIC EDUCATIONREGISTERED CHARITY NO 1088480
OPEN SESSIONSSenior School (11yrs–18yrs)Thursday 29th September 20117.00pm–9.00pmSenior & Prep School (4yrs–18yrs)Saturday 1st October 2011
9.30am–12.30pm
Courage
Courtesy
Compassion
• Combines impressive academicachievement with outstandingpastoral care
• All faiths and denominationswelcome
• Wide range of extra curricularopportunities
• Extensive school coach serviceavailable
• Entry at 4+, 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+
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St Columba’s College provides a secure, supportive environment in which boys from the age of four up to 18 years old can achieve academic, sporting and personal excellence.
We believe in a holistic approach to education. Every young person learns from their total school experience whether through
sport, music, drama and especially through service. In addition to these experiences being available within the curriculum, we offer an extensive Extra and Extended Curriculum with a range of opportunities from the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Combined Cadet Force to debate and Young Enterprise. Each of these activities develops self-
knowledge, teamwork, leadership and resilience – qualities demanded at University and by employers.
St Columba’s College regularly wins a host of trophies for Rugby, athletics and other sports throughout the whole school and we are recognised for our basketball achievement. There is a strong tradition of music,
drama and public speaking at St Columba’s College with concerts and drama productions regularly staged throughout the year.
The College has strong links with two schools in Zambia: the Prep school supports a centre for street children and, each year, a team of staff and Sixth Formers undertakes a programme of building and renovation at St Francis School.
The strength of the school lies in the combination of high expectations, with a culture of mutual respect and care, creating a stimulating happy environment in which boys thrive and learn, building firm foundations for confident socially skilled pupils.You can learn more about St Columba’s College from our website, www.stcolumbascollege.org. Our open days take place on Thursday 29th September for the Senior School and Saturday 1st October for the whole College, and we would also be delighted to arrange an individual tour of the College for you and your family with one of our boys.
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Academic work is the pinnacle of life at Abbot’s Hill but girls have a wealth of opportunity to develop their gifts and talents outside the classroom. The magnificent grounds provide the backdrop to a range of extracurricular activities. Sporting excellence is celebrated and girls participate in a range of individual and team sports such as lacrosse, netball, volleyball, dance, gym and trampolining.
Our well known dramatic productions and range of choirs provide opportunities in the Performing Arts. Participation in Creative and Performing Arts is encouraged and girls make full use of the wide ranging and diverse clubs and activities on offer.
Alongside their academic work, Year 11 girls are encouraged to take leadership roles as Prefects, running the School Council and helping organise the day to day running of the Senior school. Our
Scottish heritage, underpins our clan (house) system and inter clan events are very seriously contested, led by our Year 11 Clan Captains.
These roles and responsibilities are balanced alongside their academic work, extracurricular involvement and Charity fundraising and support. This year the Abbot’s Hill community is raising money for the Dame Kelly
Holmes Trust. We are thrilled that Dame Kelly has honoured the school by giving her name to our Sports Hall. After several months of eventful fundraising our hard efforts
had paid off as we handed over a cheque of more than £6,000 to Dame Kelly’s charity, the Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust. At Abbot’s Hill we aim to educate, challenge and develop confident and independent girls. It is a pleasure to engage in our learning in such an idyllic setting.
www.abbotshill.herts.sch.uk/sportsnews/Dame_Kelly_Visits_AHS.php
CONFIDENT
Encouraging independence in a challenging environment
young women
Founded 1850
An independent school for girls aged 4-18
Canons, Canons Drive Edgware
Middlesex HA8 7RJ
Bursary places and Scholarships availablewww.nlcs.org.uk
Open Day 2011 Sat 24th SeptemberJunior School 10.15am-12.30pm Senior School 1.30pm-4.30pm
Sixth Form Course Consultation Tues 11th October
Choice of A Level and International Baccalaureate Diploma
School in Action Mornings and Taster Afternoons also available in the autumn term
To arrange appointments please visit our website or call the Admissions Offices
Senior School - 020 8952 0912Junior School - 020 8952 1276
Sixth Form - 020 8951 6468
(No appointment is necessary to attend Open Day)
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LOCKERS PARKHemel Hempstead Hertfordshire
Telephone us onHemel Hempstead
01442 251712Bursaries are available to boys
Years 3 to 6
www.lockerspark.herts . sch.uk Registered Charity Number 311061
Parent friendly flexible pick up and drop off
OPEN MORNING
SATURDAY
15TH OCTOBER 2011
AT 11AM
Day & Boarding Preparatory School for boys aged 5 - 13 years
Bene agere ac Laetari:good results, good manners, good fun
Lockers Park is a small, happy day and boarding school for boys, set in 23 acres of parkland in Hertfordshire, just above Hemel Hempstead. We are proud to be a school exclusively for boys and whether in lessons, on the playing fields or in free time, their particular needs are catered for.
We have been educating boys since 1874 and blend modern facilities and teaching methods with traditional values and well-loved customs. Whilst day boys enjoy all the facilities and opportunities of a boarding school, modern boarding is enormous fun for our full boarders.
Our average class size is 14 and the pupil: teacher ratio a healthy 1:8. The school is proud of its academic record. Each year, our leavers go on to their chosen senior school – both boarding and day
- with many gaining scholarships in a range of disciplines from academic to art, sport and music.
Lockers Park offers a real family atmosphere, where boys are stimulated and happy. Being a small school, we are able to ensure that every boy can thrive as an individual. Our pupils enjoy spending time with friends, working hard and building the self-confidence and independence that they will need for their future lives.
We believe that success follows success and develops naturally in boys who are motivated and given every encouragement to push themselves, knowing they will always be supported.
All this is all embodied in our school motto; Bene agere ac Laetari – goodresults, good manners, good fun.
BOYS THRIVEGood results, good manners and good fun at Lockers Park
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Fun, excitement and challenge:a true love of learning
Junior Open Day 1st October 2011 10am-12.30pm
Junior Open Mornings 8th and 10th November 20119.15am
Independent Day School for Girls from 4-18Aldenham Road, Elstree, Herts, WD6 3BT e: [email protected] t: 020 8266 2338 www.habsgirls.org.uk Registered Charity No. 313996
Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls
Whether girls join the Habs family at 4+, 5+ or 7+, there is always a warm welcome for them; older girls help the staff to create a caring ethos.
There is a buzz about the place and it is our intention to enable each girl to find something in which she can be successful. All girls are encouraged to aim high and relish the challenges of a very broad curriculum. Energetic teaching staff and outstanding facilities make learning exciting and fun.
Rainbow, our reception class, provides the youngest members of the Habs family with opportunities to explore the world of learning and to express themselves in words, imaginative play, music, dance, role-play, art and design technology.
Girls who join the school at 5+ enjoy a broad and balanced curriculum from the start, including twice-
weekly Japanese lessons.
We work hard at promoting girls’ self esteem and like each girl to find something in which she can enjoy success and take pride. We aim for our girls to be enthusiastic and confident but not cocky.
Girls are encouraged to understand their responsibility to others in our community and in the wider world.
Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls Independent Day School, Aldenham Rd, Elstree, Herts WD6 3BT.
Admission enquiries 020 8266 2302
ENTHUSIASM & CONFIDENCEAT HABERDASHERS’ ASKE’S SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
JUNIOR OPEN DAY1st October 201110am – 12.30pm
JUNIOR SCHOOL OPENWORKING MORNINGS
8th & 10th November 2011 9.15pm
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BEECHWOOD PARKSCHOOL
Beechwood Park School, Markyate, Hertfordshire AL3 8AWPreparatory day and weekly boarding for girls and boys aged 4 to 13 yearsBeechwood Park Montessori welcomes children from 2½ years
Come and see for yourself: Open Mornings October 14 2011, February 10 and June 1 2012
www.beechwoodpark.herts.sch.uk Telephone: 01582 840333
OPEN MORNINGThe next Open Morning
(9.30 am to 12.00 noon) is on October 14th 2011 but the
Headmaster, Patrick Atkinson, is always happy to meet
prospective parents at other times. Please view the website
www.beechwoodpark.herts.sch.uk, telephone the Registrar on
01582 840333 or email: admissions@beechwoodpark.
herts.sch.uk for more information.
“High Aspirations For All In All”Beechwood Park is a day and weekly boarding school for girls and boys aged 4 – 13 years, located in Markyate, near St Albans, Hertfordshire. The recently refurbished and enlarged nearby Beechwood Park Montessori Nursery (at Little Cheverells) welcomes children from 2½ years. It offers outstanding care by qualified teachers in an idyllic, rural setting with superb facilities.
Amongst the older children flexi and weekly boarding (Monday – Friday) is increasingly popular, it enables boys and girls to experience the lifestyle of a boarder in a smaller, more intimate environment. City-dwelling families are realising the benefits of preparatory boarding schools in the countryside (but easily accessible to London by rail and road). Beechwood’s boarders enjoy boarding during the week in an educational setting of unsurpassed beauty, returning home to their families for an exciting weekend in the metropolis. Children who may have reached the top of their
independent junior school but are not quite ready for the full on boarding regime at a large senior boarding school, can benefit from the transition offered by Beechwood.
A broad, balanced curriculum is well-taught and inspiring, producing an excellent record of exam success and scholarships to a wide range of senior schools.
The sports facilities are magnificent and the variety of sports means there is something for everyone. The creative arts flourish and music provision is second to none.
Approximately 300 instrumental/vocal lessons take place each week, with several pupils selected to sing in the National Youth Choir; there are several choirs and 17
ensembles, regular concerts and recitals – in addition to flourishing classroom teaching of music.
A wide-ranging extra-curricular programme, visiting speakers, and frequent excursions all add to the culturally-rich environment for Beechwood’s pupils.Sebright Bursaries are available for entry in Year 7. The school, which is well-served by school buses from several locations, benefits from a uniquely beautiful location in an eighteenth century mansion house.
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ost people would probably agree that many English private
schools offer the very best education available anywhere in the world
and there is a sense in which the study of Latin (and Greek) defines them. Although of late an increasing number of state schools wish to offer Latin, Classics is still overwhelmingly the province of the independent sector and is indeed literally synonymous with traditional public school education. The formidable advantages of learning Latin at school are familiar: understanding grammar and syntax, expanding vocabulary and gaining historical perspective and an appreciation of a foreign literature and culture. The challenge for the prep school Classics department is to bring the subject to life so that pupils are excited and eager to engage with it.
What really matters is whether Latin with its recognised plethora of positives, is making its presence felt as far as one’s own child’s personal experience is concerned. A policy of inclusiveness should ensure that all pupils can benefit from exposure to Latin. Pupils with learning difficulties can be encouraged by Learning Support departments to embark on the study of Latin. Many children who are dyslexic thrive on the comforting regularity and predictability of verb and noun tables. The phonetic spelling is a huge plus factor and at the beginning stages, at any rate, copious writing is not a feature.
Opportunity for all pupils to write the 13+ Common Entrance Latin exam is facilitated by there being three levels; discretion is left to the teacher as to whether a child eventually writes Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3. The syllabus is so constructed that whether a more fundamental Level 1, or whether Level 3 with its introduction of the subjunctive mood and complex subordinate clauses, is attempted, a firm grounding in basic grammar and awareness of vocabulary derivations will be gained. Learning in both English and French (indeed all languages) is enhanced with such a foundation being laid.
however, that whatever method is used, there cannot be anyone who would not love the now iconic mouse, Minimus, of Barbara Bell’s wonderful book of the same name!
Latin has to be fun and vibrant if it is spoken. ‘Vivus per ora’ – alive through the mouths (of the pupils)! From reading and acting out the colourful little comic book scenes in Minimus to inter-class Latin play ‘competitions’ – children love the intrigue, excitement and challenge of speaking Latin. Myths and fairy tales are excellent choices as the stories are already familiar to both pupils and most of the parent audience. Many benefits accrue from this exercise: pupils engage in something of an experiment, discovering for themselves what it must have been like to communicate in Latin; brains have to engage and concentrate extremely hard – for example, suddenly “et”, “est”, “es” which until now have been regarded as French words, must be pronounced fully with final consonants sounded. A certain amount of ‘unlearning’ then has to occur and once pupils have made that leap, they are better able to accept the vagaries and idiosyncrasies of different languages. Trying to speak a language that is not usually heard is an excellent mental discipline and to do this before an audience of peers, teachers and parents is a feat for anyone, let alone 11-13 year olds! Self-confidence is boosted tenfold.
Field trips are another way of bringing Latin to life, be it to the local super market for an etymology exercise or to the far corners of the empire to visit amphitheatres and aqueducts. And inviting guest speakers does much to focus pupils’ interest and attention and can give them a taste for secondary school Latin.
Pupils who choose to continue with Latin are well poised for GCSE exams. Scholars in particular, many of whom may have dabbled in Greek, have already tried their hand at translating Catullus, Horace et al.
In a world where change is driven by ever accelerating information technology, Latin, the fixed star in the firmament, continues to live and to thrive in our prep schools.
The Classics component of the syllabus is the same for all levels. It is left to the teacher to choose from Mythology, Domestic Life, The Army and Roman Britain and the City of Rome (the baths, theatre, circus etc.)
The age when the study of Latin begins varies from school to school,
the majority introducing it either in Year 5 or Year 6, with some beginning even earlier. But however young one starts, what matters is the way the subject is presented.
First, a stimulating and inviting learning environment is essential: an interesting and exciting looking area
that the pupil looks forward to visiting. Secondly, at no other time has there been such a wealth of technological phantasmagoria at the teacher’s disposal – interactive whiteboards, visualisers, websites, CDs, DVDs, games, etc. Thirdly, departmental budget permitting, teachers have the freedom to choose from a range of
excellent books which best suit their teaching style or which they feel would maximise the learning of their pupils. Whether a single course is followed or whether an eclectic choice of material is used, the important factor is that it is imparted with the same enthusiasm it is hoped will be adopted by those learning. It should be mentioned,
THE PREP SCHOOL LATIN AGENDA
‘LINGUA LATINA VIVIT’words by Michele Anderson, Head of Classics,
Beechwood Park School, Markyate, Hertfordshire AL3 8AW
The formidable advantages of learning Latin at school are familiar...
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An independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18
St. Helen’s is adjacent to Northwood station (Metropolitan Line), 30 minutes from Baker Street, and coaches are available from many locations, including Barnet, Radlett and St. Albans.
Open Day Saturday 15th October 9.30am - 1.00pm (Last school tours leave at 12.30pm)
Into the Sixth Form EveningWednesday 5th October 6.30pm
International Baccalaureate and • A Levels offered
93• % of A Levels passed at grades A* to B
Impressive range of extra- • curricular activities
Focus on the individual•Bursaries available•Scholarships offered: academic, art, •
music and sport at 11+ and 16+; Leader-Baker Scholarship for 14+ September 2012 entry
20• acre parkland site
St. Helen’s SchoolEastbury Road NorthwoodMiddlesex HA6 3AS
Tel: 01923 [email protected]
www.sthn.co.uk
An independent, co-educational 6th form college offering:Bloomsbury
Please call 01223 778 129 or email [email protected] or visit www.catscollege.com * CATS College Cambridge
Open days throughout September and October 2011
• One and two year A levels • One year GCSEs • Flexible start dates • Day and boarding places • London campus in Bloomsbury
“A high record of academic achievement”
Ofsted* 2010
As young people progress through their education, they are asked to make an increasing number of choices that can affect their future education and career options. But what support can and should parents and schools offer as children consider their options and make what can sometimes be difficult decisions?
The first major decision-making point comes at age 13 when pupils are asked to make what they consider to be ‘life changing’ subject choices as they decide what GCSEs to take. However, most schools’ core curriculum, which will include science, maths, English, a humanity and a language, keeps most doors open. It is difficult to make a wrong choice at this stage and it is important that children are encouraged to choose options that they enjoy and that they feel they are good at.
Good schools should encourage students to look at their personal strengths and to play to these. They should be encouraged to use evidence such as reports, to talk to their teachers and to listen to what is being said.
At the same time, it is also important that parents resist the temptation to relive their youth through their children and encourage them towards subjects
which were or weren’t available in their day. They should avoid making it clear what choice is expected or trying to second guess what universities will expect. Parents should trust the school that they
have chosen for their children to give good advice and to point students in the right direction. Making GCSE choices is in effect a ‘dummy run’ for making future, more significant choices. When students reach the age of 16, the choices they make have a real impact on the avenues that will
subsequently be open to them.
Students may want to consider a school that offers one of the alternative qualifications to A Levels if they wish to keep
their options open, such as the International Baccalaureate Diploma which is offered by an increasing number of schools.
It is important that students look at subjects not as ends in themselves but as vehicles for the development of skills. They should look for a combination and variety of skills,
not repetition. It is also useful to look at how subjects are examined and whether that plays to a student’s strengths.
Pupils also need to do research into what skills are needed for specific careers that they might be interested in. Work experience in its various guises is key and parents should try not to decide what they want their children to do later and send them on work experience to convince them. Instead they should support them in exploring a range of options. Encourage them to keep a diary recording what skills were needed and impressions gained, rather than what tasks were involved.
Parents and schools should encourage students to look at universities very early on and to consider which doors will be closed by certain subject combinations. Lots of information is now available on university websites. Parents should resist the temptation to do it for their children; let them explore. Good schools will give lots of opportunities for this.
The key is that students do the work. In many cases universities are interested in good scholars before specific subjects. The key is to let young people do what they enjoy and value their achievement in those areas.
MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE
It is important that students look at subjects not as ends in
themselves but as vehicles for the development of skills...
by Mrs Janet Parker, Deputy Head, St. Helen’s School
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Very few people in the UK seem to, but the question I want to ask is why don’t we, when the rest of Europe actively celebrates it?
Is it just a touch of xenophobia, or is there a little seed of fear deep within our subconscious associated with our 11 year old self sitting in the back of French class wondering what on earth future perfect and past participles are, let alone what we are going to say if the teacher asks us a question.
Thankfully, many primary schools in England are now introducing basic French to our children from the age of 7. This is considerably earlier than when we were at school, but is it early enough? In Norway, Malta and Luxembourg children start learning a second language from the first year of primary school, and in parts of Belgium and Spain they start at the age of three. In the Netherlands there are even government funded bilingual primary schools teaching simultaneously in Dutch and English.
“The best thing of all would be to start learning a second language at kindergarten” says Professor Rohde at the University of Cologne. Professor Rohde and other researchers have found that children at kindergarten learn a second language the same way that they have learned their mother tongue; without any inhibitions, unconsciously and as part of everyday situations, making the whole process fun!
In Australia, the government is looking to extend bilingual programs in an attempt to improve language education. One school which has introduced a Chinese bilingual program for pre-school has had some fantastic successes. Many of the younger children are able to read and write well-formed Chinese characters after just 4 months in the program, which is eight hours a week. “A week in the bilingual program is equivalent to a term of normal language classes” said one of the teachers involved. “Younger children are like sponges they are just so used to learning language that they pick it up really quickly and get a great deal out of it.”
Whilst a few nursery schools in the UK are starting to introduce some second language lessons, the benefits of learning a second language at home
in everyday situations are substantially higher. Even if your second language vocabulary is limited to a few words and your accent is noticeably English, “it is your enthusiasm that counts” say experts like Carey Myles. Learning a language together is a fantastic opportunity for both parent & child, and is a great bonding experience as a child will imitate not just the words that they hear but also the attitude of the adult.
Diglot Books was founded by Beaconsfield resident Alison O’Dornan in 2010 with the aim of producing dual language books and materials that parents can use in the home with their toddlers and young children to exactly this end. Developed in conjunction with bilingual parents and teachers, Diglot Books has a range of dual language books and flash cards in French, Spanish, Portuguese and Dutch that support parents wanting to introduce a new language to their baby or toddler. Every book features Diglot the friendly Dragon, who wants to learn alongside the child.
The cleverly designed ABC picture book for children of 18 months and up, matches each letter of the alphabet to an object that starts with that same letter in both languages. Allowing an easy transition to the sound of the new language and reducing confusion when a bilingual child starts to learn to read. Each letter is accompanied by an attractive real-life photograph, a simple descriptive sentence in both languages, and a question from the ever present
friendly Dragon Diglot.
The flash cards also follow the dual language principle of subliminal absorption by showing both languages together on one side of the card and have the unique advantage of having a plain side with just a photograph of the object on the other. Consequently parents can use the cards across a broad spectrum of ages, and even for just learning English. The cards are based around the theme of ‘Going Shopping’ with each of the 50 jumbo cards showing a clear photograph of an item likely to be found by a small child in a supermarket. The range is completed by a story book about a little boy Matthew and the Wellington Boots, for 3-5 year olds, which has beautiful illustrations and simple French and English text laid side by side.
The books and flash cards were a great success when launched at the Baby Show at the NEC this year, with parents proving extremely keen to give their children a head start before school. “We were particularly encouraged by the number of interested younger parents, who remembered struggling to learn French at secondary school” said founder Alison O’Dornan. “Children really enjoy learning to speak another language, and the earlier a child is exposed to a second language, the more easily the language is acquired. It is also a fantastic opportunity for parents to get involved and learn at the same time.”
One fabulous idea recommended by
Diglot Books, for younger children, is to get them a Foreign Language Teddy Bear. There doesn’t need to be anything special about the teddy, although a culturally relevant one is a nice extra dimension. The key is that the child believes that the Teddy can only speak the other language. Provided the adult introduces the teddy bear in this context and involves it in all the language activities and games that they play together, then the child will eventually start talking to their teddy in that language, believing that the Teddy cannot understand English. There are some great tips on their website (www.diglotbooks.com) for games and activities that you can play with your child in a second language including simple every day ones like I-spy and Simon Says, and all of Diglot Book’s products have free audio available online allowing parents to build up their confidence in speaking and listening before interacting with their child.
As an adult there are some very simple and free ways to refresh your memory without having to hit the dictionary and text books. Simply tuning your TV, Digital Radio or Internet Radio to a foreign language based radio station is a fantastic start. Even if you don’t understand a single word initially, simply hearing it in the background for a few weeks will allow the language to start to break into your subconscious. You will start to pick up the odd word and then gradually whole sentences, and with many of the songs being played in English you will get frequent breaks. Another great top tip is to look at your DVD collection, how many of them have a language option in the menu – have you ever used it? In an ideal scenario you would play the DVD in the foreign language with English subtitles so that you are hearing the language, but even if you just have foreign subtitles at the bottom you are still building up your vocabulary resources in your subconscious.
The main thing to keep in mind is that parents don’t really teach children to speak any more than they teach them to walk or smile. A child will develop the foundations of a second language if they are given exposure, encouragement, and motivation.
For more please visit Diglot Books’ website www.diglotbooks.com
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Drama is an important part of both schools’ academicand extra-curricular programmes. With a strongemphasis on personal creativity and devised work, itoffers students an opportunity to build somethingtogether as a team. It also allows students to expressand develop themselves emotionally in a subject wherethere are few ‘right ‘ answers. The subject is taught to A-Level, focuses on all aspects of practical theatre fromdirection to design, improvisation to dance, sound andlighting to make-up and costume.
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The Luxury Home & Leisure Show is Hertfordshire’spremium lifestyle show. It is actually three shows inone for home enthusiasts, car enthusiasts and people
who love their sport and leisure activities. It showcases someof the very best products and services to be found in one placeat one time and it all takes place at the award winning VanHage Garden Centre in Great Amwell.
NOW IN ITS SECOND YEAR, THE SHOW HAS MORETHAN DOUBLED IN SIZE. FEATURES AT THE SHOWINCLUDE A PREMIUM AND SUPERCAR GALLERYWITH A RIDE AND DRIVE EVENT, THE LUXURYHOME ROOM SET FEATURE AREA, THE ULTIMATEHOME CINEMA DEMONSTRATION AND APRESENTATION FROM DAVID BATTIE FROM THEANTIQUES ROADSHOW ON SATURDAY 1ST.
ere are also competitions, jewellery making demonstrations, plenty of very interesting exhibitors coveringeverything from fine chocolates to fabrics and homefurnishings to the latest cosmetic treatments and even thelatest Glastron sports boat to whet your appetite!
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e show is located in two very large heated marqueestructures with additional outside display areas and parkingfor the demonstrator cars used for the ride and drive event.is is the perfect opportunity to come and see, try and buysome of the most respected prestige car brands includingFerrari, Maserati from H.R. Owen in St Albans,Mercedes-Benz AMG from Mercedes-Benz Hertfordshire,Lotus from Castle Sports Cars and classic cars from Hilton &Moss. e cars will all be on display in a dedicated gallery thatjoins the main home and leisure themed marquee. Externalcar displays will also include the latest products Chrysler Jeepand Smart. Bookings for the ride and drive event are limitedand must be booked prior to the show. Please see the websitefor further details.
e Luxury Home & Leisure Show is held at Van Hagewhich is recognised as one of the UK’s foremost garden andlifestyle destinations. Van Hage will be launching their widelyanticipated Christmas displays on the same weekend with acircus theme which promises to be lots of fun for everyone.With features such as the miniature railway, animal gardens,the excellent VH Café and parking for over 800 cars, Van Hageis the perfect venue for the show.
e show is open from 9am - 6pm on Saturday 1st Octoberand 10am - 4.30pm on Sunday 2nd October. Tickets are £6per person and kids go free. However, we are delighted tooffer a special 2 for 1 reader offer as Life Magazines is a mediapartner to the Luxury Home & Lifestyle event. All you haveto do to book your ticket is visit www.luxuryhomeshow.co.ukwhere you will find further information about the show and alink to the Van Hage ticket purchase section where you needto enter life01 to benefit from the discounted reader offer.
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TheLuxuryhome &Leisureshow
The Luxury Home & Leisure Show is Hertfordshire’spremium lifestyle show. It is actually three shows inone for home enthusiasts, car enthusiasts and people
who love their sport and leisure activities. It showcases someof the very best products and services to be found in one placeat one time and it all takes place at the award winning VanHage Garden Centre in Great Amwell.
NOW IN ITS SECOND YEAR, THE SHOW HAS MORETHAN DOUBLED IN SIZE. FEATURES AT THE SHOWINCLUDE A PREMIUM AND SUPERCAR GALLERYWITH A RIDE AND DRIVE EVENT, THE LUXURYHOME ROOM SET FEATURE AREA, THE ULTIMATEHOME CINEMA DEMONSTRATION AND APRESENTATION FROM DAVID BATTIE FROM THEANTIQUES ROADSHOW ON SATURDAY 1ST.
ere are also competitions, jewellery making demonstrations, plenty of very interesting exhibitors coveringeverything from fine chocolates to fabrics and homefurnishings to the latest cosmetic treatments and even thelatest Glastron sports boat to whet your appetite!
As you would expect from the title, this is the show to visit ifyou are looking for the best suppliers for your home. Germankitchens from Mark David, contemporary interior designsfrom Steven rone Design, art from Gallery Rouge, handmade rugs from the Rug Gallery, the latest audio visualproducts from Bang & Olufsen and antiques from one of thelargest antique dealers in the country, Bushwood Antiques areall on display. If you are looking for great ideas, inspirationand beautiful products from local suppliers then the LuxuryHome & Leisure Show can help you with your longer termprojects or impulse buying for items on sale at the show.Leisure and sporting activities from the local region arerepresented at the show with golf demonstrations, a tennis
challenge from Legends Tennis, the latest hot tubs fromJaccuzi UK and a great competition to experience BrocketHall, one of the UK’s foremost country estates.
e show is located in two very large heated marqueestructures with additional outside display areas and parkingfor the demonstrator cars used for the ride and drive event.is is the perfect opportunity to come and see, try and buysome of the most respected prestige car brands includingFerrari, Maserati from H.R. Owen in St Albans,Mercedes-Benz AMG from Mercedes-Benz Hertfordshire,Lotus from Castle Sports Cars and classic cars from Hilton &Moss. e cars will all be on display in a dedicated gallery thatjoins the main home and leisure themed marquee. Externalcar displays will also include the latest products Chrysler Jeepand Smart. Bookings for the ride and drive event are limitedand must be booked prior to the show. Please see the websitefor further details.
e Luxury Home & Leisure Show is held at Van Hagewhich is recognised as one of the UK’s foremost garden andlifestyle destinations. Van Hage will be launching their widelyanticipated Christmas displays on the same weekend with acircus theme which promises to be lots of fun for everyone.With features such as the miniature railway, animal gardens,the excellent VH Café and parking for over 800 cars, Van Hageis the perfect venue for the show.
e show is open from 9am - 6pm on Saturday 1st Octoberand 10am - 4.30pm on Sunday 2nd October. Tickets are £6per person and kids go free. However, we are delighted tooffer a special 2 for 1 reader offer as Life Magazines is a mediapartner to the Luxury Home & Lifestyle event. All you haveto do to book your ticket is visit www.luxuryhomeshow.co.ukwhere you will find further information about the show and alink to the Van Hage ticket purchase section where you needto enter life01 to benefit from the discounted reader offer.
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HOMERug GalleryBushwood AntiquesZelley - JewellersSworders Fine Art AuctioneersGallery RougeMorley StovesModo – Showcase BooksAndrew Charles ClocksEasy Chair & Sofa CoSteven Thorne DesignVan HageJacuzzi UKMark David KitchensBang & Olufsen CambridgeParadise Wildlife ParkBarker & Barker
LEISUREEssex BoatyardsMcMullensBrocket HallLegends TennisHerts Business Independentle Spice Merchant – Indian Restaurante Perfect SmileLuxury ChocolatesModo – showcase booksDavid P MacDonald – photographyParadise Wildlife Park – animal experiences
PREMIUM & SUPERCARSMercedes-Benz Hertfordshire Mercedes-Benz, SLS AMG, Chrysler Jeep, SmartH.R. Owen Sports CarsMaserati & FerrariImperials Prestige cars & 4x4 specialistsCastle LotusLotus sports carsHilton & MossClassic cars
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Over the past few years, this service hasproved most popular. As we have found,people are either extending their homes orwanting to revitalise their interior designs. Iwill visit you at your home or business, todiscuss ideas on how a theme can enhancethe overall feel and appearance of yourliving or working environment. In deliveringthis service I have helped:
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Dear Ian,We open our first new look shop on 1st October and Mr Kevin Spacey will officially do the openingceremony. We shall use the framed Prince William image in our new Flagship shop in Hong Kong.However, six of our shops in Hong Kong and China will have the Prince William image adorning the wallsof our mens tailoring room. As you may know, Gieves & Hawkes, No.1 Savile Row currently holds three Royal Warrants and dressesHRH The Prince William in all his business suits, so we are very proud to show this new picture in ourstores. If any Chinese customer is interested in buying a painting, I will let you know in order for you tosupply them. Thank you for the efficient way in which you have helped in this matter. Best regards, Ray
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Last but by no means least, Auberge du Lac, once the Estate’s hunting lodge, and now an internationally acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurant, is most definitely a wedding venue for the admirers of fine cuisine. Beautifully elegant, Auberge du Lac sits on the banks of the Broadwater Lake, set amongst 543 acres of tranquillity. Capable of seating 60 guests for a civil
Brocket Hall is a traditional and relaxed venue complete with picturesque views across the Estate, and the charming Auberge du Lac restaurant
ceremony, the nuptials are held under the vaulted ceiling of the restaurant’s alcove. 60 guests can also be accommodated for a wedding breakfast and a total of 100 for evening entertainment.
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Visitor entry into this exclusiVe eVent is priced at £50 and includes:✱ Access to over 100 handpicked wedding experts✱ A premium goody bag✱ A glass of POMMERY champagne to enjoy during the catwalk show✱ Reserved seating at the Catwalk Show✱ The Look Book - The Essential Catwalk Programme✱ The White Book - the essential guide to the show✱ Guests can also visit the Niemierko Studio where personal sessions are available with premier wedding planner Mark Niemierko to discuss and plan elements of the day.
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Brides are invited to take a seat at the premiere catwalk show whilst sipping on a glass of POMMERY champagne and enjoy the latest collections from top bespoke bridal designers including Vivienne Westwood, Monique Lhuillier, Carolina Herrera, Vera Wang and Marchesa from Browns Brides, the very popular and fashionable Alice Temperley and David Fielden. Menswear exhibitors include Ede & Ravenscroft, Clements & Church and the Savile Row Company Ltd.
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Visitor entry into this exclusiVe eVent is priced at £50 and includes:✱ Access to over 100 handpicked wedding experts✱ A premium goody bag✱ A glass of POMMERY champagne to enjoy during the catwalk show✱ Reserved seating at the Catwalk Show✱ The Look Book - The Essential Catwalk Programme✱ The White Book - the essential guide to the show✱ Guests can also visit the Niemierko Studio where personal sessions are available with premier wedding planner Mark Niemierko to discuss and plan elements of the day.
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When times are tough, money is short and life is not
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Women will always find the extra pennies for that little treat, and nails are top of the list, because they are visible and we feel great when people notice and comment on our lovely nails.
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Every Woman Deserves Beautiful Nails
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Bio Sculpture Gel is the latest must have nail care product. Unlike varnish that chips and peels, this durable Gel is applied as an overlay onto natural nails by a qualifi ed nail technician. The Gel is set under a UV Lamp giving it that
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When times are tough, money is short and life is not
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Women will always find the extra pennies for that little treat, and nails are top of the list, because they are visible and we feel great when people notice and comment on our lovely nails.
Nails are one of the few parts of a person where it is not required to look in a mirror to see what they look like, nails allow women to see beauty at their fingertips.
How do you choose a nail product with so many now on offer?
Choose a product that you are 100% sure will be good for the nail plate. Don’t just select the cheapest product or the most convenient, make sure the product you choose is well investigated and that the company is well established and has a good reputation.
Unlike other nail finishes, Bio Sculpture Gel is a nail treatment applied as a coating onto your own natural nails to strengthen and condition them with no damage. Also fantastic on toe nails and will last for weeks. Clients will enjoy seeing their nails transformed to their exceptional potential, with no fumes, no odours and minimal buffing. No more waiting around for nail polish to dry as the Gel dries instantly under a UVA Curing Lamp in a choice of over 140 different colours, French or natural finish. The gel is easily removed without any damage to your natural nails.
No more chipped nail polish as your gel nail colour will be long wearing and chip proof and your nails will keep their well manicured look long after application. Matching colour varnishes allow flexibility of Permanent Colour Gels – simply apply one of our 140 different coloured varnishes over the Colour Gel. This can be removed easily with our specially formulated “Non Acetone Cleanser” and you are back to your Permanent Colour Gel.
“Your hands are your calling card in life – your nails their focal point”For your nearest salon or information on training courses for beginners or experienced nail technicians:Tel: 0845 331 2347www.biosculpture.co.uk
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Serums are usually oil based and will penetrate the skin far more deeply than any cream can, meaning you will get the nutrients your skin needs deep down into the dermis which can help stimulate collagen production.
Good skin care is vital in the ever increasing fight against ageing, but there are a number of other
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DERMAROLLER An advanced micro needling device which works to puncture the skin with small pricks prompting the skin to produce more collagen, improving blood supply, enabling cell regeneration & effectively slowing down the ageing process. It is a very natural procedure and is not painful despite how it sounds!
CHEMICAL PEEL The thought of a ‘Cosmetic Peel’ conjures up horrific images of brown patchy flaky skin for most (remember that episode of Sex in the City when Samantha had a bad peel?). The truth is that the only noticeable outcome from regular peels at the Harpenden Skin Clinic is a glowing complexion. Most peels are very mild and can be done in your ‘lunch break’. No one will ever know (but they may comment on how fabulous you look!)
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THE PAIN-FREE, HAIR-FREE™ LASER HAIR REMOVAL TREATMENTOffered by the best medical spas and providers around the world can now liberate you from daily shaving and tedious plucking. With Pain-Free, Hair-Free™ you can forget about expensive waxing, too!
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t’s a sad fact that your skin starts ageing when you are somewhere between 17 and 25 years old, although the damage may not
show until your 30s, which is why it is so important to protect your skin
as early as possible. Before you hide under the duvet, read on and discover some words of anti-ageing wisdom from skin expert Janne Maheson.
Never leave the house without wearing a moisturiser that is at least SPF30 to ensure skin is protected around the clock from harmful UV rays. It must contain both UVA and UVB protection. Taking time to adopt a regular skin care regime every day will make a significant improvement to your skin.
All that partying and those late nights may be fun, but they will take their toll on your skin as you get older. If you find yourself too tired to remove make-up after a big night out, remember that your skin ages EIGHT days for every night that you don’t. It might feel like a hassle in the early hours, but just giving your skin a good cleanse before you go to bed will make a huge difference on the fine lines and wrinkles that will appear in your 30s and 40s.
They say 35 is D-Day and when ageing really starts to show on your face. If you’ve been good to your skin there shouldn’t be a sudden difference, but if you have partied hard and spent too much time in the sun, you might suddenly wake up and wonder where all the fine lines and wrinkles suddenly came from!
In today’s increasingly polluted environment our skin is constantly subjected to harmful outdoor elements which heavily contribute to premature aging. Ingredients which protect from damaging free-radicals such as Vitamins C & E and Green Tea are very commonly found in most skincare lines, while ground-breaking discoveries of the latest and most powerful antioxidants are frequently surfacing. Antioxidants are still key factors in modern skincare and will always be an essential ingredient. My favourite is CE Ferulic by skinceuticals.
It’s really important that you look after your eyes as we begin to
see a loss of elasticity in the skin in our 30s and a few fine lines and wrinkles, particularly in the under-eye area where you can spot the first visible signs of ageing. If you haven’t already, you should invest in a good eye cream to keep this delicate area really hydrated.
By the time we are in our 40s our skin’s production of collagen really drops down. On top of that we begin to lose a lot of volume in our face as a result of fat loss under the skin, which means the fine lines and wrinkles we had in our 30s may deepen and we might see folds appearing on the skin around the ‘nose-to-lip’ lines and the jowls as well as a general loss of vibrancy in the skin. This is the time to invest in products that will plump, boost collagen production and firm. Serums are the name of the game. If you’re not using a serum yet, I definitely suggest you start now.
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H E A L T HB E A U T Y
H E A L T HB E A U T Y
with Jonathan Schwarzmann & Anthony Rosenfeld of White House Dental
The health of your mouth and teeth are very important in ensuring that you eat properly and that you maintain your smile. Today we will answer questions on a wide variety of topics including tooth coloured fillings, root canal treatment, fissure sealants, tooth whitening and headaches. These answers are for your information only. The responses to the questions are not intended to replace professional dental care or attention by a qualified practitioner. They should not be used as a basis for diagnosis on dental treatment. We strongly advise that if you have a dental problem you should consult a dentist.
Q I’d like to have a tooth coloured filling. I know they are more expensive than amalgam (silver coloured, mercury based) fillings. What are the benefits of a tooth coloured filling?
MRS D R – STANMORE
AThe reason for the extra cost is that tooth coloured filling material is
more expensive and the fillings, if done properly, take longer to do. When a tooth is prepared for a tooth coloured filling, the dentist is required to remove much less healthy tooth material in order to accommodate the filling. It can be argued that since a tooth coloured restoration is bonded to the tooth it will strengthen the tooth, something which a silver (amalgam) cannot do. Also, there has been some evidence that amalgam fillings may leak harmful mercury into the body. In addition to this, a tooth coloured filling will blend in with your own teeth, making the filling invisible and your smile much more natural. If these factors are important to you, then the extra cost is warranted.
QIwas told I should get sealants on my child’s teeth. What are
they and are they really necessary?MRS C B – RADLETT
A Sealants are made of plastic resin which is painted onto the chewing
surface of your child’s adult teeth. They are bonded on with the help of a bright blue light and are an excellent product, forming an important part of preventative dental care. Your child’s tooth has many grooves on the chewing surface. These are known as pits and fissures. Food particles can accumulate in these grooves and if they are deep it is difficult to clean them out. Tooth decay can then start in these fissures and a filling would need to be done. The sealant covers the fissure,stopping food getting trapped and making the tooth easier to clean. In addition it can contain fluoride , which helps to combat tooth decay.
Q I am having to look carefully at my budget. It is sensible
to save money by not having regular dental checkups as my teeth are not hurting at the moment?
MR IP -RADLETT
AGetting your teeth cleaned twice a year and having small cavities filled
is far less expensive than waiting for a toothache to come along. Visiting your dentist on a regular basis for checkups and cleanings allows you to maintain a healthier mouth. Small cavities can be filled before they become too deep and require major operative dentistry. Case studies have shown that in the long run, people who visit their dentist on a regular basis spend far less money that those who wait for something to start hurting before booking a dental appointment. Here at White House Dental we have a plan to spread these costs over the year and incentivise the patient to visit the hygienist and dentist regularly
QMy dentist said that I will require root canal work.
Wouldn’t it just be a lot easier to have him extract the bad tooth?
MR AG - ALDENHAM
AMost people cringe at the mere mention of a root canal. Well, we
have to tell you that maybe 25 years ago the ‘cringe’ was justified but with the quality of today’s anaesthetics and techniques the procedure should be virtually pain free. The first thing we should cover is why some teeth need root canal therapy (RCT). Inside the tooth there is living tissue. When a tooth receives trauma such as a sports injury or in most cases, tooth decay, the living tissue begins to die. As this tissue dies it decays and becomes infected. If left untreated this infection can travel to the jaw bone. An extraction could be an immediate solution, however; there are many clinical reasons why one tooth extraction can lead to a domino effect of tooth loss in the future. What Root Canal Therapy does is that it allows the dentist to remove the dying tissue and restore the tooth so that you can keep it for many years to come.
Q I’m considering having my teeth whitened. Does tooth whitening
actually work? Also, do those whitening kits from pharmacies or the internet perform as well as the custom ones your dentist makes for you?
MISS D C-BUSHEY
AYes, whitening does really work, although results do vary from
patient to patient. When a whitening solution is applied to your teeth the chemical is absorbed into the tooth, oxidising out the discolouration and whitening your teeth. There are a few good reasons why a custom fit system from your dentist is more effective that the over the counter products. The over the counter trays are designed to fit in your mouth but are not custom fit to your teeth. Therefore, there is little control over where the solution goes. Since the chemical is an irritant to the gums, these over the counter
solutions have to be made considerably weaker, therefore less effective. The trays made by your dentist are custom fit to your teeth and prevent the chemicals from getting on your gums. Therefore, your dentist will provide you with a much stronger and more effective whitening solution.
Q I have suffered from frequent headaches for many years. I have
tried many remedies but nothing seems to help. I have been told that dentist can treat headaches. Is this true?
MRS N L-BUSHEY
AThe cause of the headaches may be as a result of your clenching
and grinding your teeth. This may be because your teeth do not fit properly together. Whether this problem originates in the jaw, head muscles or neck area, the dentist can be helpful in diagnosing and treating the problem. It is definitely advisable to consult a dentist who specialises in these matters as he/she will be able to find out whether the cause is in fact dentally related and it if it is, the dentist can definitely treat your headache. The test is very simple and requires no drilling or other intervention.
Anthony Rosenfeld and Jonathan Schwarzmann are partners in White House Dental, a state of the art family and cosmetic practice at 70 High Rd, Bushey Heath,Herts, WD23 1GG
If you have any other questions which you would like answered, please email us [email protected] [email protected]
We would also be happy to speak to you on the phone. Please call us on 0208 9509560.
www.whdental.co.uk
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Without doubt finding the ultimate anti ageing treatment or magic cream is the ‘Holy Grail’ for anti ageing researchers. Scientists are certainly getting closer all the time to treatments and products that can regenerate ageing skin.
The first thing I always notice about most young skin is that it is clear, unblemished, plump and hydrated. And if you don’t sunbathe to excess, which causes up to 85% of the visible signs of ageing; if you regularly eat more skin foods, drink plenty of water and take regular supplements, it is possible for the skin to remain younger for much longer.
Unfortunately, when I had young, plump hydrated skin, I presumed it was always going to stay that way. My big mistake was that I sunbathed too much and ate all the wrong foods, all of which has taken its toll.
My research for the ultimate anti ageing treatment has had me trying all sorts of treatments from snake venom for lines and wrinkles to TCA peels that take off layers of skin to reveal a younger fresher complexion.
However in my 30’s, I spent three years working for Caci International who pioneered the famous Caci Non Surgical Facelift. This treatment uses micro current to re-educate the tendons that keep the facial muscles lifted and taut. I experienced amazing results on facial contours, lines around the eyes and forehead and fantastic results on the jaw area.
Having used such regenerating equipment, it inspired me to open the ‘Anti Ageing Clinic’ and in my opinion, Caci (Computer Aided Cosmetic Instrument) is still the best treatment to slow down the ageing process in the skin and muscles.
Today, Caci has developed the Caci Ultimate, the latest technology to completely address all skin issues and offers the most amazing results for my clients.
The Caci Ultimate is a 90-minute treatment beginning with a resurfacing microdermabrasion deep cleanse to smooth open pores and reduce wrinkle depth.
It is followed by micro current lifting to re-educate the facial muscles. This concentrates on individual areas utilising Caci serum tips that contain peptides to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
A microlase wrinkle comb is used on deep lines using micro current and red light therapy to literally lift up deep lines where injectables would usually be used.
A Hydro Gel Smoothing
mask is applied to the skin and a dermal massage routine stimulates lymphatic drainage, stimulates collagen production and deeply hydrates the skin for a glowing complexion.
The Caci Ultimate is truly the best Anti Ageing treatment I have worked with and I would recommend it all clients who want to have a treatment that will leave them looking and feeling 10 years younger.
H E A L T HB E A U T Y
For more information on anti ageing treatments, please contact The Anti Ageing Clinic on 01727 874507 or
email [email protected].
RADLETT LIFE OFFERBook a course of six Caci Ultimate Treatments and receive a complimentary Caci Amino Peptide Serum (worth £45).Offer available until 31st October 2011.
wordsCarolina Brennan
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Gintas Combat are delighted to announce a new scheme for after school and weekends for children aged 5-15 years!
Gintas Cheetahs runs classes in Watford for children incorporating our specialist self defence course and a wide range of mixed martial arts to provide children with a fun packed session.
The Cheetahs will be put through their paces with various fitness and physical activities designed to encourage a sense of self-improvement and confidence whilst also arming them with the necessary skills to defend themselves in the world around them.
MINI CHEETAHS5-10 YEAR OLDS
Mini Cheetahs aims to introduce children to various mixed martial art skill sets to enable them to run about and learn in a fun and controlled environment. Children will experience using
the various equipment in the studio and even get a chance to prowl around our cage!
Through various techniques, the trainers aim to teach the children how to respond in a mature and confident manner to any form of bullying or social aggression. The sessions are fun but also emphasise good sportsmanship and teamwork.
JUNIOR CHEETAHS10-15 YEAR OLDS
At Junior level, the children are taught to refine their martial art skills in various disciplines including MMA, Kick Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu and Combat Wrestling Sambo. Those who show an interest are encouraged to compete in local and national competitions, where Gintas students have had much success in previous years.
With street crime ever on the increase, self defence skills are an important element of keeping your children safe as they start to travel unaccompanied and become more
independent. Various self defence tactics are employed in the sessions to enable your child to be able to defend himself/herself should the need ever arise.
MMA is a great hobby and sport for children, enabling them to develop their flexibility, balance and co-ordination, as well as their all-round fitness. Junior Cheetahs is about learning to use these skills in a safe and controlled way and to respect the disciplines they have been taught.
All Cheetahs are able to participate in examinations to qualify for their grading belts to achieve a recognised qualification in MMA or a selected discipline. For more information please contact Gintas Combat on01923 25 17 17 or visit the website: www.gintascombat.co.uk.
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Book a FREE home consultation with our interiordesigner and we’ll show you how easy it is totransform your kitchen worktops.
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If you require for your home innovation in conjunction with high technology then carefully selected Italian Tiles from Bibliotheque are your option as the latest technological
tiles such as Fabricated Stone [Man-Made], Fabricated Marble & Fabricated Wood collections have no comparisons and not only do they have all the inherent characteristics, nuances and look of real stone and marble, they are actually 3.5 times harder than granite, impervious to staining and do not etch when subjected to acids, wines, vinegars or household lime scale removers, neither do they scratch , delaminate or pit unlike real marble and limestone and are extremely low cost in use maintenance. These ranges can be seen at all 3 of Bibliotheque’s Showrooms as well as www.bibliotheque.co.uk.
In order that you the client, do not have to suffer inconsistent shading, sizing or poor quality in use flooring or wall cladding, Bibliotheque also offer, as well as the very high tech luxurious product ranges, affordable Porcelains and Fabricated tiles in various sizes such as 60x30cm, 60x60cm, 80x80cm, 45x90cm, 60x120cm in both Natural and Polished finishes as well as Anti-Slip tiles suitable for external use.
You will not be disappointed nor compromised when
purchasing any of Bibliotheque’s products. Whilst creativity and innovation are important, the tiles supplied by Bibliotheque must meet the technical criteria which will allow the customer long lasting trouble free, low maintenance walls and floors as well
as of course, good looking and luxurious finishes.All of Bibliotheque’s tiles have been certified with
the European Ecological Quality Label as well as certified for Eco-Friendly Building [email protected]
Architectural Showroom: Arch 2 The Viaduct, St James’s LaneMuswell Hill, London N10 3QX. Tel: 020 8365 2084
Boutique Showroom: 230 Fortis Green Road, Muswell HillLondon N10 3DU. Tel: 020 8883 3715
Hertfordshire Showroom: Unit 11 Devonshire Business CentreCranborne Road, Potters Bar EN6 3JR. Tel: 01707 649932
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I thought I neededa new kitchenuntil I discovered...
...the worktopthat fits on top
At Granite Transformations we offer a complete package for updating your work surface and appliances. Fitting a newworktop is fast and effective, with each top custom made to fit your exact requirements. There is no need to remove oldsurfaces – we fit directly over your exiting surface. We guarantee complete peace of mind from start to finish. With over 60different worktop finishes available, let us show you how we can transform your kitchen with our simple superior surfaces.
Granite Transformations manufactures and installs Granite, Stone, Quartz and Glass worktops
Visit our north London showroom at 834 St. Albans Rd,Garston, Watford WD25 9FL.Open: 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday**Note: late opening on Wednesday 10.30am to 5.30pmand 10:00am to 4:00pm Saturday
www.granitetransformations.co.uk/watford
Book a FREE home consultation with our interiordesigner and we’ll show you how easy it is totransform your kitchen worktops.
Call now on: 01923 671 900If you find a “like-for-like” quotation lower thanour quote within 30 days, we will match it andgive you a further 10% reduction. Terms and conditions apply
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I thought I neededa new kitchenuntil I discovered...
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I thought I neededa new kitchenuntil I discovered...
...the worktopthat fits on top
At Granite Transformations we offer a complete package for updating your work surface and appliances. Fitting a newworktop is fast and effective, with each top custom made to fit your exact requirements. There is no need to remove oldsurfaces – we fit directly over your exiting surface. We guarantee complete peace of mind from start to finish. With over 60different worktop finishes available, let us show you how we can transform your kitchen with our simple superior surfaces.
Granite Transformations manufactures and installs Granite, Stone, Quartz and Glass worktops
Visit our north London showroom at 834 St. Albans Rd,Garston, Watford WD25 9FL.Open: 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday**Note: late opening on Wednesday 10.30am to 5.30pmand 10:00am to 4:00pm Saturday
www.granitetransformations.co.uk/watford
Book a FREE home consultation with our interiordesigner and we’ll show you how easy it is totransform your kitchen worktops.
Call now on: 01923 671 900If you find a “like-for-like” quotation lower thanour quote within 30 days, we will match it andgive you a further 10% reduction. Terms and conditions apply
ASSEEN
ONTV
I thought I neededa new kitchenuntil I discovered...
gt(ExclusiveMag_Nov09)_TV:A4 17/11/09 12:48 Page 1
If you require for your home innovation in conjunction with high technology then carefully selected Italian Tiles from Bibliotheque are your option as the latest technological
tiles such as Fabricated Stone [Man-Made], Fabricated Marble & Fabricated Wood collections have no comparisons and not only do they have all the inherent characteristics, nuances and look of real stone and marble, they are actually 3.5 times harder than granite, impervious to staining and do not etch when subjected to acids, wines, vinegars or household lime scale removers, neither do they scratch , delaminate or pit unlike real marble and limestone and are extremely low cost in use maintenance. These ranges can be seen at all 3 of Bibliotheque’s Showrooms as well as www.bibliotheque.co.uk.
In order that you the client, do not have to suffer inconsistent shading, sizing or poor quality in use flooring or wall cladding, Bibliotheque also offer, as well as the very high tech luxurious product ranges, affordable Porcelains and Fabricated tiles in various sizes such as 60x30cm, 60x60cm, 80x80cm, 45x90cm, 60x120cm in both Natural and Polished finishes as well as Anti-Slip tiles suitable for external use.
You will not be disappointed nor compromised when
purchasing any of Bibliotheque’s products. Whilst creativity and innovation are important, the tiles supplied by Bibliotheque must meet the technical criteria which will allow the customer long lasting trouble free, low maintenance walls and floors as well
as of course, good looking and luxurious finishes.All of Bibliotheque’s tiles have been certified with
the European Ecological Quality Label as well as certified for Eco-Friendly Building [email protected]
Architectural Showroom: Arch 2 The Viaduct, St James’s LaneMuswell Hill, London N10 3QX. Tel: 020 8365 2084
Boutique Showroom: 230 Fortis Green Road, Muswell HillLondon N10 3DU. Tel: 020 8883 3715
Hertfordshire Showroom: Unit 11 Devonshire Business CentreCranborne Road, Potters Bar EN6 3JR. Tel: 01707 649932
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Visit our new Showroom at:Battlers Green Farm • Common Lane
Radlett • Hertfordshire • WD7 8PHTel: 0845 234 2323
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WHETHER IT’S A COMPLETE HOUSE TRANSFORMATION OR A SIMPLE REDECORATION MARY GANNON
AND HER DEDICATED TEAM OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS HAVE IT
COVERED. HER HIGHLY IMAGINATIVE BUT PRACTICAL INTERIOR DESIGN
APPROACH HAS BROUGHT HER LONG-STANDING CLIENTS AND HAS
NOW CAUGHT THE ATTENTION OF THE INDUSTRY’S AWARD MAKERS.
MARY GANNON DESIGN
Mary has been short listed for this year’s Andrew Martin International Interior Designer Of The
Year Award, described by The Times as ‘the Oscars of the design world’ and one of the most prestigious events in the interior design calendar.
If you would like to meet Mary you cancontact her on (0)207 823 3355.
discretion and privacy are maintained throughout. Lastly, she personally sees every project, large or small, through from concept to completion.
Mary refuses to compromise on the quality of the materials, fittings or products that she specifies in her designs. While remaining aware of budgetary
constraints, she insists on working with the most highly skilled crafts people to provide everything from lighting to soft furnishings and from flooring to furniture. It is after all, the finishing touches that transform a design from a visual on paper to a stunning reality.
Mary studied History and History of Art at St Mary’s College, Surrey University and is a design graduate of The KLC School of Design. She began her career in the Interior Design Studio at the prestigious Knightsbridge store, Harrods. Five years ago she set up her own Chelsea-based design company
and hasn’t looked back since. Mary is also an active committee member of the British Institute of Interior Design.
It is her love and knowledge of history that helped Mary win the commission to design a
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It‘s said that home is where the heart is and nobody understands this more than Mary; her belief is that your home should be a reflection of your personality, lifestyle and passions. This is why Mary promises all her clients a scheme which is unique; bespoke, never replicated and above all suits each individual’s taste.
Mary and her team offer a combined experience of more than 35 years and have worked on projects ranging from a high tech cinema room to landmark period properties and a palace in Thailand. She and her associates work for private clients, developers and hotels. One of their major achievements was in conjunction with Historic Royal Palaces refurbishing the Master of the Royal Armouries Apartment at the Grade 1 listed Tower of London.
‘Whether your personal style is contemporary or classic, I can transform your apartment, town or country home – either here and abroad – into your ideal setting, one that reflects your personality, your needs and your sense of place.’ Mary says.
She has three rules of practice. Firstly, she has no set house style, a decision based on years of experience. ‘I know that what I create for my clients can’t just be a stunning design, it must also be suited to their lifestyle and form a liveable backdrop that caters to their everyday needs’. The second rule is that the highest standards of
suite at the Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch to mark the 40th anniversary of the death of Jimi Hendrix. Mary’s challenge was to design a suite that not only represented Hendrix, his passion for music and his vibrant character but also create a room in flamboyant 60s style.
Working with her senior design associate Cynthia Garcia, she brought in Andie Airfix (a graphic designer for some of the world’s greatest rock bands, including The Rolling Stones, Sir Paul McCartney and Led Zeppelin), with former NME editor and friend of Hendrix, Keith Altham, as a consultant. The Hendrix suite was instantly an enormous success both with hotel guests and with the press who described it as ‘a hugely entertaining suite’ (Time Out) and ‘a fun experience’ (The Telegraph). Although Mary’s true passion lies in 18th and 19th century design, the success of the Jimmy Hendrix suite confirms that she is not restricted to designing for any particular period.
‘I relish the challenge whether you want to take a historical reference and place it in a modern setting or you are looking for something more contemporary,’ Mary stresses.
For more information about Mary Gannon Design, Top floorChelsea Reach, 79-89 Lots RoadLondon SW10 0RNt: +44 (0) 20 7823 3355e: [email protected]: www.marygannondesign.co.uk
I know that what I create for my clients can’t just be a stunning design, it must also be suited to their lifestyle and form a liveable backdrop that caters to their everyday needs...
Could you explain what renewable energy is? Why we need it and where you see the role of BritishEco in the complete picture?Renewable energy is energy that is naturally replenished from the sun, wind, rain and geothermal heat. Renewable energy systems extract this energy and convert it into heat and electricity; because it is naturally replenished quickly it does not consume valuable carbon based fuel sources.
It has been well documented that carbon based fuel sources are decreasing, ever difficult and expensive to find and extract and tend to be located in less stable countries than our own. Switching a portion of our energy consumption away from fossil fuels to naturally replenished energy sources means, not only, will we move away from our dependence on fossil fuels, we will gain a much stronger and more secure supply for the future.
The BritishEco vision is to provide both individuals and organisations with affordable and reliable renewable energy systems.
Is BritishEco a local company?Yes, we are a national company with regional offices across the country. This ensures you get the service and support you need locally, backed up by the head office to ensure you receive the best equipment at the best prices covered by our comprehensive warranties.
BritishEco Consultants are professional, industry experts with an extensive knowledge of renewable energies. They provide reliable and honest advice on all renewable technologies. They will also be able to advise you on Government incentives and grants and any local incentives in your area.
What is the most popular domestic renewable energy opportunities BritishEco specialise in?We specialise in the main renewable technologies for the domestic and commercial market such as, solar photovoltaic (PV) cells for generating electricity, heat pumps, biomass boilers and solar thermal panels to heat your hot water and property, as well as rainwater harvesting and wind turbines.
Won’t these options cost a fortune to install or are there perhaps, government grants available as an incentive – if so, who can claim and how much financial help is available to each household?In April 2010 the Government backed Feed-In Tariffs (FITs) scheme was launched to enable people to be paid for generating electricity from solar panels or a wind turbine fitted in or at their property. In addition to being paid by the Feed-In Tariffs you will also be able to use the electricity you generate for free. The amount you receive for generating electricity can be secured for 25 years; index linked and is completely tax free. The benefits that you will receive for installing
solar panels are 43.3p for every unit of electricity you generate, whether you use it or not. Whatever electricity you do not use you can sell back to the grid and receive a minimum, additional 3 pence for every unit. A typical 4kw domestic solar pv system could attract £1485 per year from the Feed-In Tariffs, £51 from exporting to the national grid and a £206.00 saving on their electricity bill, giving a total benefit to you of
£1742.00 every year for 25 years.
Are there complicated issues about securing planning approval to install a domestic renewable energy source?Most renewable energy technologies do not now require planning permission. The Government has relaxed the planning regulations to encourage domestic customers to embrace renewable energy. Wind turbines do still require planning permission and there are environmental and neighbour issues still surrounding them but the acceptance of turbines at both national and local level is increasing. How quickly would an
installation from BritishEco take, who undertakes the work?A typical domestic installation from the point of ordering to being switched on is 6-8 weeks this includes all the detailed design, testing and full commissioning of the system. Each regional office has its own MCS accredited installation teams based locally. How long before a home owner starts to see a benefit or evens gets a return on their investment? As soon as the system is commissioned and the home owner is in receipt of all the necessary documentation that BritishEco will provide them with they are able to begin claiming the Feed-In Tariff and start generating a return on investment.
Does BritishEco have any accreditation that offers home owners peace of mind? For the property owner to be eligible for the feed in tariff they must have the system designed, installed and commission by an MCS accredited company. BritishEco are MCS accredited and members of the Renewable Energy Association (REA). Alongside the manufacturers warranties BritishEco offer a 10 year guarantee on the installation of solar photovoltaic panels.
Where and how do interested home owners begin the process of discussing the installation of a renewable energy source?By calling us on 0845 257 0041 we will be able to discuss your requirements and put you in touch with our local consultant who will be able to advise you further.
Interview with Tony O’Connor – Managing Director of BritishEco
You know when you have made the right decision
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Could you explain what renewable energy is? Why we need it and where you see the role of BritishEco in the complete picture?Renewable energy is energy that is naturally replenished from the sun, wind, rain and geothermal heat. Renewable energy systems extract this energy and convert it into heat and electricity; because it is naturally replenished quickly it does not consume valuable carbon based fuel sources.
It has been well documented that carbon based fuel sources are decreasing, ever difficult and expensive to find and extract and tend to be located in less stable countries than our own. Switching a portion of our energy consumption away from fossil fuels to naturally replenished energy sources means, not only, will we move away from our dependence on fossil fuels, we will gain a much stronger and more secure supply for the future.
The BritishEco vision is to provide both individuals and organisations with affordable and reliable renewable energy systems.
Is BritishEco a local company?Yes, we are a national company with regional offices across the country. This ensures you get the service and support you need locally, backed up by the head office to ensure you receive the best equipment at the best prices covered by our comprehensive warranties.
BritishEco Consultants are professional, industry experts with an extensive knowledge of renewable energies. They provide reliable and honest advice on all renewable technologies. They will also be able to advise you on Government incentives and grants and any local incentives in your area.
What is the most popular domestic renewable energy opportunities BritishEco specialise in?We specialise in the main renewable technologies for the domestic and commercial market such as, solar photovoltaic (PV) cells for generating electricity, heat pumps, biomass boilers and solar thermal panels to heat your hot water and property, as well as rainwater harvesting and wind turbines.
Won’t these options cost a fortune to install or are there perhaps, government grants available as an incentive – if so, who can claim and how much financial help is available to each household?In April 2010 the Government backed Feed-In Tariffs (FITs) scheme was launched to enable people to be paid for generating electricity from solar panels or a wind turbine fitted in or at their property. In addition to being paid by the Feed-In Tariffs you will also be able to use the electricity you generate for free. The amount you receive for generating electricity can be secured for 25 years; index linked and is completely tax free. The benefits that you will receive for installing
solar panels are 43.3p for every unit of electricity you generate, whether you use it or not. Whatever electricity you do not use you can sell back to the grid and receive a minimum, additional 3 pence for every unit. A typical 4kw domestic solar pv system could attract £1485 per year from the Feed-In Tariffs, £51 from exporting to the national grid and a £206.00 saving on their electricity bill, giving a total benefit to you of
£1742.00 every year for 25 years.
Are there complicated issues about securing planning approval to install a domestic renewable energy source?Most renewable energy technologies do not now require planning permission. The Government has relaxed the planning regulations to encourage domestic customers to embrace renewable energy. Wind turbines do still require planning permission and there are environmental and neighbour issues still surrounding them but the acceptance of turbines at both national and local level is increasing. How quickly would an
installation from BritishEco take, who undertakes the work?A typical domestic installation from the point of ordering to being switched on is 6-8 weeks this includes all the detailed design, testing and full commissioning of the system. Each regional office has its own MCS accredited installation teams based locally. How long before a home owner starts to see a benefit or evens gets a return on their investment? As soon as the system is commissioned and the home owner is in receipt of all the necessary documentation that BritishEco will provide them with they are able to begin claiming the Feed-In Tariff and start generating a return on investment.
Does BritishEco have any accreditation that offers home owners peace of mind? For the property owner to be eligible for the feed in tariff they must have the system designed, installed and commission by an MCS accredited company. BritishEco are MCS accredited and members of the Renewable Energy Association (REA). Alongside the manufacturers warranties BritishEco offer a 10 year guarantee on the installation of solar photovoltaic panels.
Where and how do interested home owners begin the process of discussing the installation of a renewable energy source?By calling us on 0845 257 0041 we will be able to discuss your requirements and put you in touch with our local consultant who will be able to advise you further.
Interview with Tony O’Connor – Managing Director of BritishEco
You know when you have made the right decision
British Eco.indd 2 12/9/11 10:56:45
You know when you have made the right decision.
Maximising your investment in renewables Choosing the right combination of equipment is only part of the decision, the other half is selecting the right company to handle your investment in renewable energy.
We have been designing and installing renewable energy systems nationwide since 2002 and have gained a reputation for excellence through our technical knowledge, onsite experience and customer care enabling you to know you have made the right decision in choosing BritishEco.
For more information please visit: www.britisheco.com
Call us today on
0845 257 0041
Solar Thermal Solar PV Wind Turbines Heat Pumps Biomass Boilers Rainwater
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For over 40 years the Emporium has been a popular destination
for those in search of antique and vintage treasures from the 18th Century to the present. But how many locals realise that Hampstead is home to one of London’s last remaining indoor antique markets?
Tucked behind one of Hampstead’s most picturesque turnings, just off Heath Street and Perrin’s Court, the Emporium is an intriguing labyrinth of over 20 specialists offering Georgian, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Mid-Century and Contemporary finds. Serious collectors and those searching for gifts or home accessories will be spoilt for choice. Where else could you find such a mind boggling range of antique and handcrafted artefacts from pearls to porcelain, dolls to door handles, paintings to pepper pots or tea sets to tiaras?
Long-established shops include silver gift specialist Hammond Leigh – great for weddings, christenings and anniversaries; Antium
Antiques, a haven for enthusiasts of all things Art Deco including lighting, clocks, jewellery, perfume bottles and glass plus Edwardian furniture; The Button Lady for unusual buttons and scarves plus Treasure which offers beautiful and original bespoke jewellery, a repair service and gifts. Capricorn is known for its fine small furniture, tea
sets and crystal while The Antique Textiles Company is a must for exquisite antique quilts and textiles dating from as early as 1780 up to the 1930s. Another hugely popular shop is London Dolls’ Houses & Toys, a wonderful collection of dolls’ houses, miniatures and antique dolls which continues to delight collectors and children alike.
In recent times new dealers
have increased the variety of quality items on offer. Jewellery lovers will be enthralled by the selection of fine period and vintage pieces at Minoo (M & A Kaae Jewellery)
and Maryam. With Mid-Century style
currently all the rage, head to The Modernist (1930 – 1970) for vintage George Jensen and other Scandinavian and American silver jewellery designers.
Browse through a fabulous mix of period and vintage collectables, including antique silver, china, mirrors, porcelain, ceramics, glass and brass plus costume jewellery and accessories at Jean, Natasha Johnson, Malcolm Davey and Sarah De Normanville. For a more contemporary look, visit Camilla Del Maestro’s sparkling array of handmade jewellery featuring semi-precious gems for inspiring avant- garde designs. For quality, cotton nightwear seek out Andrea Dreamtime.
Not just a feast for the eyes, the Emporium is also home to Tania’s waffles and coffee!
The dealers here are knowledgeable and friendly which makes a visit to the Emporium an interesting and welcoming experience. Happy hunting!
Hampstead
emporiumAntique & CrAft
Not just a Feast For the eyes, the emporium is also home to taNia’s waFFles aNd coFFee!
✱ opeN: tues to Fri 10.30am-5.30pm, sat 10.00am-6.00pm, sunday 10.30am-5.30pm✱ where: hampstead antique & craft emporium, 12 heath street, london Nw3 6te (may also be accessed from perrin’s court) ✱ tel: 020 7794 3297✱ www.hampsteadantique emporium.co.uk
h o u s eg A r d e n
For more information call John Pope on 020 8481 7500 or visit
www.OctagonBespoke.com
With over 30 years of experience in the development of prestigious award-winning properties, who better to choose
than Octagon Bespoke to design and build the new home of your dreams.
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For over 40 years the Emporium has been a popular destination
for those in search of antique and vintage treasures from the 18th Century to the present. But how many locals realise that Hampstead is home to one of London’s last remaining indoor antique markets?
Tucked behind one of Hampstead’s most picturesque turnings, just off Heath Street and Perrin’s Court, the Emporium is an intriguing labyrinth of over 20 specialists offering Georgian, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Mid-Century and Contemporary finds. Serious collectors and those searching for gifts or home accessories will be spoilt for choice. Where else could you find such a mind boggling range of antique and handcrafted artefacts from pearls to porcelain, dolls to door handles, paintings to pepper pots or tea sets to tiaras?
Long-established shops include silver gift specialist Hammond Leigh – great for weddings, christenings and anniversaries; Antium
Antiques, a haven for enthusiasts of all things Art Deco including lighting, clocks, jewellery, perfume bottles and glass plus Edwardian furniture; The Button Lady for unusual buttons and scarves plus Treasure which offers beautiful and original bespoke jewellery, a repair service and gifts. Capricorn is known for its fine small furniture, tea
sets and crystal while The Antique Textiles Company is a must for exquisite antique quilts and textiles dating from as early as 1780 up to the 1930s. Another hugely popular shop is London Dolls’ Houses & Toys, a wonderful collection of dolls’ houses, miniatures and antique dolls which continues to delight collectors and children alike.
In recent times new dealers
have increased the variety of quality items on offer. Jewellery lovers will be enthralled by the selection of fine period and vintage pieces at Minoo (M & A Kaae Jewellery)
and Maryam. With Mid-Century style
currently all the rage, head to The Modernist (1930 – 1970) for vintage George Jensen and other Scandinavian and American silver jewellery designers.
Browse through a fabulous mix of period and vintage collectables, including antique silver, china, mirrors, porcelain, ceramics, glass and brass plus costume jewellery and accessories at Jean, Natasha Johnson, Malcolm Davey and Sarah De Normanville. For a more contemporary look, visit Camilla Del Maestro’s sparkling array of handmade jewellery featuring semi-precious gems for inspiring avant- garde designs. For quality, cotton nightwear seek out Andrea Dreamtime.
Not just a feast for the eyes, the Emporium is also home to Tania’s waffles and coffee!
The dealers here are knowledgeable and friendly which makes a visit to the Emporium an interesting and welcoming experience. Happy hunting!
Hampstead
emporiumAntique & CrAft
Not just a Feast For the eyes, the emporium is also home to taNia’s waFFles aNd coFFee!
✱ opeN: tues to Fri 10.30am-5.30pm, sat 10.00am-6.00pm, sunday 10.30am-5.30pm✱ where: hampstead antique & craft emporium, 12 heath street, london Nw3 6te (may also be accessed from perrin’s court) ✱ tel: 020 7794 3297✱ www.hampsteadantique emporium.co.uk
h o u s eg A r d e n
For more information call John Pope on 020 8481 7500 or visit
www.OctagonBespoke.com
With over 30 years of experience in the development of prestigious award-winning properties, who better to choose
than Octagon Bespoke to design and build the new home of your dreams.
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High Street Waltham Cross . 01992 63 64 65 . www.fishpools.co.uk
Our romantic Oxburgh with its calming white painted finishJust one of over 75 bedroom styles in our range
Visit our website to see all our ranges
Fishpools has grown over the last 112 years and today weare the largest quality furniture store in the south east. Our60,000 square feet showrooms feature over 200 room setsfrom classic to contemporary, minimal to vintage and rusticto romantic all designed to help you make your homeunique. There are over 200 sofa collections, 120 diningranges, 100’s of beds, 75 bedroom ranges, and a largecarpets & rugs department. Choose from a wide range oflinens, softs, pictures and mirrors plus cookware and giftsfrom our Home Accessories department.
If it’s big name brands you’re after, we stock Stressless,Ercol, Natuzzi, G Plan, Duresta, Collins & Hayes, Nolte,Vi Spring, Tempur and many more.As a family-run retailer our commitment to great servicebegins as soon as you enter the store to be greeted by ourwell trained, knowledgeable people, who will assist you onall aspects of your purchase until it is safely delivered toyour home. So pop in, we have ample customer parking,an in-store coffee shop and we look forward to makingyour acquaintance.
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In choosing a Joseph McCarthy mirror you’re not just buying a stunning, individual centrepiece for your home, office or boardroom - you’re also investing in British craftsmanship with a truly unique heritage
A PIECE OF HISTORY IN THE MAKING
Every frame is handmade on the Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells using a combination of innovative modern methods and time honoured traditional techniques. The reverse-carved, boxwood moulds we use to create our frames originate from the historical ‘Bloomsbury Collection’, a collection the Tate
describes as “of extraordinary cultural significance”. These are the same moulds that have been used to create frames for some of the world’s leading art galleries, institutions and stately homes.
TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY STYLES AVAILABLE
Our high quality overmantel and feature mirrors make a fantastic focal point for any room. They are available in traditional or contemporary styles to perfectly compliment your interior décor. For inspiration please browse the gallery to see what’s available. There’s a wide selection of mirrors
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available to buy right now. If these aren’t exactly what you want we can create a similar one to your exact specifications.
SPECIALIST DESIGN
For a truly individual experience we can design and build a mirror especially for you - see our bespoke service
For more information about Joseph McCarthy Ltd, visit us at 68 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5TN or call on 01892 527528, or email via [email protected].
www.josephmccarthy.co.uk
SPECIALISTS IN DESIGNING,
CREATING AND RESTORING
FRAMES FOR MIRRORS AND
PAINTINGS SINCE 1837
MIRRORSDESIGNED FOR INTERIORS
TIMELESSELEGANT SHUTTERS
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Interior shutters complement both contemporary and traditional homes and are an excellent way to change the look and feel of a room. They are elegant and timeless, enabling you to alter your décor around them as time goes by Shutters allow you to control both light and privacy with their adjustable louvres. These can be tilted to create different atmospheres, from a bright and open room to a private one and everything else inbetween.
Shutters are very versatile with different styles to choose from - full height, café style, tier-on-tier, or bespoke shapes. There is also a wide range of painted or stained finishes to suit the look you wish to achieve. The Stylish Shutter Company can also match your shutters to the Farrow & Ball paint range.
The Stylish Shutter Company offer a wide selection of shutter solutions to suit every budget. From the Seattle Shutter range,
right through to the Vancouver Cedar wood range. There is also a Bathroom Shutter designed specifically for wet and damp environments.
With shutters you will be able to find the perfect solution for your home.
Alison Hopcraft, owner of The Stylish Shutter Company said “We offer a complete design, measure and installation service,
all at competitive prices. We pride ourselves in the advice we give to our clients and truly want what’s best for you and your home”.
If you would like to find out more about interior plantation shutters, would like some advice or a free home survey, just call 01442 392324 or email Alison at [email protected].
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By writing a Will you can make the right provision for your family, friends, your favourite charities and even your pets! Your estate can be managed more effectively, saving money and possible squabbles over property.
Writing a Will also provides scope for inheritance tax planning. Many will be aware that the current inheritance tax (IHT) threshold above which tax is payable is £325,000 – and has been frozen at that level until at least 2015. The value of the assets in an estate over that amount will be taxed at 40% and some of that tax will be payable before Probate is granted. The assets in a person’s
sole name will have been frozen upon death – meaning that the executors may have to take out a loan to pay the tax before they can administer the estate. Taking a typical estate valued at £500,000 – which is not uncommon given current property prices, there could be a tax bill of £70,000. If the estate is then to be divided between a number of beneficiaries it is possible, and often happens, that the taxman is actually the largest single beneficiary of an estate! The question therefore is who do you wish to benefit more – your family or the State?
For married couples the £325,000 threshold is in effect doubled by use of the transferable Nil Rate Band introduced by the Labour Party
in 2007. Any assets passing to a surviving spouse are free of IHT and do not therefore use up any of the tax free threshold. Under the transferrable NRB Scheme, any unused fraction of the NRB from the death of the first spouse can be used at the second death. The calculation is made by noting the percentage (not the actual amount) of the first spouses NRB that was unused and applying that percentage to increase the survivor’s NRB. Whilst the transferable NRB is clearly an improvement on the previous position for married couples, it gives no help to other worthy people such as divorced single parents, unmarried couples or couples who used the full NRB at the first death.
There are also complications due to the scheme’s dependence upon marriage. It is not uncommon for a widow or widower to remarry and advice should be taken about the first spouse’s NRB being transferred again, and how many times this can happen. Again, advice should be taken to maximise the possible benefits.
Careful Will drafting and making use of exemptions and allowances available, can help to reduce the tax bill considerably
Poorly drawn Wills can be worse than having no Will at all and can lead to long and expensive court cases, so use an expert, it’s worth it.
Independent legal directory, The Legal 500, ranks Taylor Walton’s Private Client department as one of only three premier firms of solicitors in the Beds, Bucks, Herts and Middlesex region for Wills, probate and tax saving strategies. We are particularly experienced in dealing with complex tax planning arrangements and family issues.
If you would like advice or assistance in relation to Wills then please contact Alex Drake of Taylor Walton on 01582 765111 or email to [email protected]
According to research by a leading pension provider more than half of people
don’t have a Will. More worryingly it also found that 22% of people over 65 are without a Will. As death is not an option Alex Drake of Taylor Walton solicitors discusses why it is worth taking the trouble to ensure your affairs are in order.
If you don’t have a Will, you are leaving it to the Government to decide what will happen to your estate after your death. The Intestacy Rules, which apply when you don’t have a Will, are rigid and inflexible and may well produce a result which is not what you would want or expect.
There is no room in the Intestacy Rules for unmarried partners, friends or even charities. Even if you are married, you may think that everything will simply go to your spouse but this is not always the case.
If you leave a spouse and children and don’t have a Will, then only £250,000 is passed to your spouse. If the assets in your sole name exceed that amount then half of the residue passes to your children and the other half is held in a trust with the surviving spouse only entitled to the income. The capital in the trust passes on to the children on the death of the surviving spouse.
If you leave a spouse but no children then £450,000 is passed to your spouse. But again any amount in excess of this gets shared. Half goes to the surviving spouse and the other half passes to your parents if they are still alive, or if not, then to your brothers and sisters if you have any.
Many people are not aware that if a couple are not married then any children would inherit everything if one parent were to die. This sometimes results in the distressing spectacle of the surviving parent having to fight their children in Court
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Dynamic Elegancecompact proportions and a full-sized panoramic glass roof can be selected in both the coupé and 5-Door to flood the interior with natural light if desired.As you would expect from a Range Rover, the interior features high quality materials and craftsmanship but sees them applied in a more contemporary and sporting fashion. Among the special touches are premium leather with twin-needle stitching on the instrument panel, doors and seats, plus displays that come to life through a choreographed start-up sequence.
The Range Rover Evoque provides customers with a host of premium technologies - including an 8-inch,
high-definition touch-screen display with optional dual-view technology that allows a passenger to watch a DVD while the driver follows navigation instructions.
Entertainment options include Digital and Satellite TV, DVD playback capability - which passengers can enjoy via 8-inch screens mounted in the headrests and digital infrared wireless headphones. New sound systems, developed in partnership with audio specialist Meridian and including a range-topping 825W, 17-speaker system, are also available.
However, the true test is how it drives and it is here that a million
September heralds the arrival of the all-new Range Rover Evoque, a vehicle that is as breath-taking to look at as it is to drive.
The Range Rover Evoque goes on sale across Surrey having completed a punishing schedule of more than a million development miles in 20 countries - including 5,000miles of testing at the Nürburgring.
Available as a stunning coupé or a practical 5-Door model, the Range Rover Evoque brings agile handling and concept car looks to the classic Range Rover package of luxury and all-terrain performance. The Range Rover Evoque exudes dynamic elegance and is available in
three core design themes - from the cool and contemporary ‘Pure’, to the bold and sporting ‘Dynamic’ and the luxurious ‘Prestige’ package – though customers can personalise their vehicle with an array of colour, trim and accessory options.
Additional exterior styling items include bright side protection tubes, bodyside decals, coloured wheel centres, and alloy wheels in alternative finishes. Within the vehicle, customers can select features like metal sports pedals and illuminated aluminium and chrome tread plates.
The Range Rover Evoque’s interior is deceptively spacious given its
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challenging on- and off-road conditions. These include the latest version of the company’s signature Terrain ResponseTM system – which has settings for General Driving, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud/Ruts and Sand to optimise driveability and comfort. When specifying the Adaptive Dynamics feature there is also an additional ‘Dynamic’ setting.
For customers looking for reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the Evoque is the first Range Rover to offer a choice between the standard, full-time four-wheel-drive system and a front-wheel-drive option tuned to deliver the same agile handling.
A choice of engines are available - from a 150hp 2.2 litre turbo diesel eD4 engine that delivers less than 129g/km CO2 (in front-wheel-drive coupé form), to a 190hp SD4 version which gets from 0-60mph in 8.0 seconds when equipped with the automatic gearbox and a new 240hp 2.0 litre
development miles prove their worth. Starting with the Range Rover Sport, which has a similar DNA to a luxury sports saloon, dynamics specialists set out to give the Range Rover Evoque a sporting character consistent with its looks.
They focused on ensuring that the Range Rover Evoque was agile and fun to drive, so particular attention was paid to steering precision and agility at lower speeds. As a result it offers a rewarding experience even during day-to-day urban driving but retains excellent body control and suffers no loss of poise.
Taking ride and handling to the next level, Range Rover Evoque customers have the opportunity to specify a state-of-the-art new Adaptive Dynamics feature, which sees MagneRide™ dampers monitoring and adapting to vehicle movements 1000 times/second* to help minimise body roll and provide an even more balanced drive.
Naturally the Range Rover Evoque delivers all-surface capability and makes use of a unique suite of technologies to maximise performance and comfort in
turbo-charged petrol engine capable of 0-60mph in just 7.1 seconds.
The Range Rover Evoque’s compact size has enabled engineers to minimise weight, improve aerodynamics and reduce the quantity of materials required to produce it. Each car also uses 16kg of recycled plastic material in components including wheel arch liners and the engine cover - diverting many tonnes of waste from landfill.
On sale from September, the Range
Rover Evoque represents desirable sophistication - priced from £27,955 for an eD4 ‘Pure’ 5-door model (equipped with 6 speed manual gearbox and two–wheel drive) to £44,320 for a top-of-the-range Si4 ‘Dynamic’ coupé (equipped with 6 speed automatic gearbox and LUX pack).
For more information visit www.rangerover.co.uk/evoque
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HYVER HILLAs seen on the X Factor a A highly unusual and outstanding 7 bedroom room villa located on a stunning elevated 2 acre plot with breathtaking views to the South and West.
Guide price £3,000,000
For more information call John Pope on 020 8481 7500 or visit
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With over 30 years of experience in the development of prestigious award-winning properties, who better to choose
than Octagon Bespoke to design and build the new home of your dreams.
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SALES OFFICES AT: BARNET 020 8449 3383 • TOTTERIDGE 020 8445 3694 • HADLEY WOOD 020 8440 9797 • BROOKMANS PARK 01707 661144 • RADLETT 01923 604321NEW HOMES SHOWCASE: HADLEY GREEN 020 8441 9555 PREMIER LETTINGS: HADLEY GREEN 020 8441 9796 • ASSOCIATED OFFICES: MAYFAIR & MOSCOW
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A beautiful detached family residence located in the Totteridge Village conservation area. An elegant home positioned within mature
landscaped setting accessed via private driveway fitted with electronic gates. 8 bedrooms, 5 reception rooms,
8 bathrooms, gym, triple garage, garden.
White Ladies is a beautifully presented family residence approached via a gravelled carriage driveway in one of the area’s most prestigious
locations. 6 bedrooms (3 en suites), 4 reception rooms, family bathroom, double garage, garden, Sole Agent.
Set in a private cul-de-sac is this spacious detached family home. Comprising 2 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suites), double garage & bright spacious kitchen. This property is in good condition throughout with a wide well kept south facing
garden with patio area. Sole Agent.
Situated in one of Radlett’s premier tree lined avenues, enjoying stunning & unrivalled views over greenbelt countryside Ash Barton
is a superb characterful family residence of approx 5700 sq ft. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 5 receptions, detached triple garage &
extensive mature gardens. Sole Agent.
A very well presented detached 6 bedroom family residence constructed approximately 5 years. Also with NHBC warranty remaining and benefiting from a southerly aspect rear garden
abutting Hadley Woods. 3 reception rooms, 4 bathrooms (2 en suites), garage. Sole Agent.
An outstanding and beautifully presented home finished to the highest standards, in the exclusive Wall Hall development and surrounded by 55 acres of stunning communal parkland. 2/3
reception rooms,3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 e/s), double garage and lovely garden. Sole Agent.
A newly built 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 3 reception room detached home offered to a high and exacting standard with superb attention to detail and the latest in home technology.
Hendon Wood Lane is a popular residential location adjoining greenbelt.
A superb apartment arranged over 3 levels with 3 bedrooms all with individually designed en-suites, large kitchen/family room, utility, spacious lounge with terrace, dining area opens onto
covered terrace with magnificent views over the surrounding 150 acres grounds. Sole Agent.
Set on this wide plot we are proud to present this modern detached family home. Kitchen/breakfast room, two reception
rooms, four double bedrooms, and separate utility area. Further benefits include a south facing rear garden of approx. 80ft with
large decking area. Sole Agent.
TOTTERIDGE
HADLEY WOOD
HIGH BARNET
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MILL HILL
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PRICE ON APPLICATION FREEHOLDTOTTERIDGE OFFICE 020 8445 3694
£2,495,000 FREEHOLDHADLEY WOOD OFFICE 020 8440 9797
£1,100,000 FREEHOLDBARNET OFFICE 020 8449 3383
£3,000,000 FREEHOLDRADLETT OFFICE 01923 604321
£2,150,000 FREEHOLDHADLEY WOOD OFFICE 020 8440 9797
£899,950 FREEHOLDRADLETT OFFICE 01923 604321
£2,495,000 FREEHOLDTOTTERIDGE OFFICE 020 8445 3694
£1,350,000 FREEHOLDBROOKMANS PARK OFFICE 01707 661144
OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £799,995 FREEHOLDBARNET OFFICE 020 8449 3383
For more information call John Pope on 020 8481 7500 or visit
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With over 30 years of experience in the development of prestigious award-winning properties, who better to choose
than Octagon Bespoke to design and build the new home of your dreams.
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A n immaculately presented detached family home situated in a highly regarded tree lined
avenue in the heart of Totteridge Village close to the amenities of Totteridge, Whetstone and Mill Hill. The house was comprehensively redesigned and extended in the late 1990’s by the current owners using specialist architect Sam Tamam of BWS Architecture who has left his mark with a number of signature features including a circular hall, wall murals, and oval windows as well as very balanced proportions and multi aspect views. As you enter the home you walk into the fabulous circular hall which leads into the principal reception rooms and fully integrated kitchen/breakfast room. On the first floor are 5 double bedrooms, with the master suite benefitting from a sumptuous bathroom and dressing room. There is a further en-suite to bedroom 2 and a family bathroom.
The fabulous gardens are a key feature to the house with beautifully manicured lawns, well stocked flower borders and a delightful circular sunken terrace which provides a secluded sun-trap. Whilst the home already boasts approximately 4000 sq ft of
accommodation the house offers further potential to extend (subject to planning permission).
ACCOMMODATION
Reception Hall Lounge Dining Room Family Room Study Kitchen/Breakfast Room Utility Room Guest Cloakroom Master Bedroom Dressing Room Ensuite Bathroom Sitting Area Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Ensuite Shower Room Bedroom Four Bedroom Five Family Bathroom Double Garage Carriage Driveway Rear Garden
Guide Price £3,000,000
For further details, please contact our Totteridge Office on 020 8445 3694.
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A country home with a London address, in one of North London’s most prestigious roads,
Highcroft offers the best of both worlds, the feel of country living but with superb access to the City and West End. Set in beautifully landscaped grounds in excess of 4 acres, the property is offered to a high and exacting standard throughout with meticulous attention to detail and boasting in excess of 11,000 sq. ft of stunning family accommodation.
FEATURES
Cat 6 cabling Russound multiroom entertainment system 9’3 ceiling heights to principal receptions Boffi kitchen with integrated Gaggenau appliances Schotren and Hansen flooring Landscaped gardens by Paramount
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR Reception Hall Drawing Room Family Room Cinema Room Kitchen/Breakfast Room Gymnasium Utility Room Secondary Kitchen Guest Cloakroom Shower Room
MAIN FIRST FLOOR Master suite comprising bedroom, dressing room, balcony overlooking the gardens, ensuite bathroom Bedroom 2 with ensuite Bedroom 3 with ensuite
SECOND FLOOR Bedroom 4 with ensuite Bedroom 5 Bedroom 6 Bedroom 7 Family Bathroom
FIRST FLOOR (ABOVE GARAGING) Bedroom 8 Bedroom 9
THE GROUNDS Electronically operated gates Extensive gravel driveway 6 car garage Stunning landscaped gardens Swimming pool with terrace Pool House Tennis Court Total acreage approximately 2.7 acres
Price On Application
For further details, please contact Nick Staton on 020 8440 9797.
fitted kitchen/breakfast room and utility room to the ground floor. To the 1st floor, the spacious landing leads to 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with an en suite to the master bedroom. Stairs continue up to the 2nd floor playroom which could easily be converted into further accommodation if required.
The beautifully landscaped
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garden is mainly laid to lawn with a terrace running along the rear of the property. There is a heated swimming pool and a variety of mature trees and shrubs providing ample seclusion.
Approaching the house is an extensive carriage driveway with off street parking for numerous cars, leading to 2 garages.
An imposing detached residence built in 1907 offering a wealth of
character throughout.
The spacious accommodation, arranged over 3 floors, is ideal for family living and entertaining on a grand scale, comprising drawing room, dining room, study, family room, conservatory, garden room,
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Offers in the region of £2,400,000 FREEHOLD
For more information on this property, please contact Real Estates on 020 8445 3132 or visit the website www.realestates-wsp.co.uk
Woodside Park Totteridge WhetstoneOakleigh Park Finchley Mill Hill Arkley
www.realestates-wsp.co.uk
TOTTERIDGE £1,195,000
A beautifully presented home situated in the heart of Totteridge offering spacious and well proportioned accommodation. Spacious hall, lounge with fireplace & access to terrace, dining rm, kit/breakfast room with tiled u/floor heating, laundry room, guest clk, 3 beds/2 baths (1 en suite) to 1st floor, master bed with walk-in robe & en suite to 2nd floor. Approx 85’ landscaped garden. Detached brick built studio.
Totteridge office 020 8445 3132
TOTTERIDGE £1,500,000
Newly refurbished 6 bed, 3 bath detached property finished to a high standard to incl handmade English kitchen/diner open plan with tv room, Villeroy & Boch sanitary ware with Grohe fitments, luxury carpets, fitted robes, zoned music system with speakers to all main rooms, 5.1 surround sound to living room, gas underfloor ch, alarm system, comfort cooling to 3 beds & kitchen/family room, landscaped front & rear garden.
Totteridge office 020 8445 3132
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TOTTERIDGE £2,600,000
A fine example of an attractive and beautifully presented detached family home, situated in one of the area’s most sought after locations off Totteridge Lane. 3 receptions + conservatory, superb fitted kitchen, utility room, master bedroom with en suite, 4 further bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, double garage, gymnasium, landscaped garden.
Totteridge office 020 8445 3132
TOTTERIDGE POA
A stunning detached family home arranged over 3 floors in the heart of Totteridge offering spacious and versatile living accommodation with 6/7 well proportioned bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, lounge/dining room, family room, kitchen/breakfast/tv room, utility room, guest clk, integral double garage, secluded garden.
Totteridge office 020 8445 3132
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TOTTERIDGE £1,975,000
A substantial 8 bed detached residence on Totteridge Lane, clost to Totteridge & Whetstone Northern Line tube stn & amenities at the High Road, Whetstone. Approached via electric gated entrance & boasting a mature southerly garden, the generous accommodation is arranged over 3 fls incl. 3 receptions + conservatory, fitted kitchen, 5 bathrooms (4 en suite).
Totteridge office 020 8445 3132
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TOTTERIDGE POA
A Georgian style detached family home in sought after location just off Totteridge Lane, offering spacious living & entertaining accommodation incl. double aspect lounge & dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, guest clk, 4 beds, 3 baths (2 en suite), mature secluded garden, double garage, off street parking.
Totteridge office 020 8445 3132
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Laneways is an individual character property situated on a substantial plot with far reaching views over the countryside in a quiet rural location. 5 Bedrooms Sitting Room Dining Room Kitchen/Dining Room Ensuite Bathroom to Master Bedroom Detached Double Garage 2 Separate Annexes Plot 1.1 acre Total sq ft including stables, workshops and garage 4000sq ft
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A large detached 5 bedroom, family house(2948 sq ft) built by Banner Homes in a small cul-de-sac set back from the road.The property offers good accommodation over 3 floors and benefits include 3 reception rooms, large hallway/landing a double garage and driveway with parking for 2 cars.
£1,100,000FREEHOLD SUBJECT TO CONTRACTCHANTRY CLOSE
5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms (1 en-suite ) Lounge
Dining room Playroom/TV room Kitchen/breakfast room
Utility room Double garage Double driveway
ARKLEY / MILL HILL BORDERS NW7
£1,795,000FREEHOLD SUBJECT TO CONTRACT
CHALGROVE GARDENS
6 bedrooms Lounge Dining Room Stunning Mark Wilkinson kitchen / family room Large entrance hall Carriage driveway Lovely large rear garden
As Sole Agents, we are pleased to offer this fantastic, large 6 bedroom detached family house (2898 sq. ft), offered in immaculate decorative order and located on the popular Chessington Estate. The property particularly benefits from a newly refurbished, stunning Mark Wilkinson kitchen/family room, pretty rear garden and carriage driveway with off street parking for 3/4 cars.
FINCHLEY N3
CHATELAIN HOUSE
A fantastic 3 bedroom ground floor flat in this prestigious gated development off the Ridgeway in the heart of Mill Hill Village. The property is offered in good decorative order and has the benefit of direct access to a private patio and terrace opening onto acres of stunning communal gardens, 2 underground parking spaces and magnificent far reaching views over greenbelt.
MILL HILL NW7
3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms (1 En Suite) Lounge / DIning Room Kitchen Breakfast Room 2 Reserved spaces in Underground car park Communal Gardens Porter Private Terrace
£865,000FREEHOLD SUBJECT TO CONTRACT
An imposing large double fronted detached family house on an elevated position set back from the road behind security gates. Newly built to a high standard only 3 years ago this fantastic home offers 4745 sq ft/441 sq m Arranged over four floors with numerous features including a very large kitchen/family room, large basement with staff accommodation,home cinema and magnificent 130’ garden with heated swimming pool backing directly onto Arrandene open space.
6 bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 en suite Kitchen/Family Room Lounge Dining Room Study Cinema Room Sauna/Steam Shower Underfloor heating
MILL HILL NW7 £2,185,000
FREEHOLD SUBJECT TO CONTRACT WISE LANE
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£599,950FREEHOLD SUBJECT TO CONTRACT
HIGHWOOD HILL
CANONS DRIVE
CHELDON AVENUE
A highly unusual and deceptively spacious, four bedroom detached Chalet Bungalow style home set back from the road at the top of Highwood Hill. Offering
well proportioned accommodation of 2325 sq ft arranged over three levels with delightful and secluded landscaped south facing gardens. Benefits include a bright
& spacious fully fitted kitchen/diner with large patio doors opening out to 17’9 terrace, utility room, master bedroom with study area and en -suite bathroom, a
large reception room/playroom with sliding doors opening out to the gardens and a 120’x31’ carriage driveway with a double length detached garage.
A characterful 4 bedroom detached family house set back from the road,situated on the
highly regarded Canons Drive Estate, within walking distance of Canons Park (Jubilee
line) station and Edgware’s (Northern line) tube station and shopping facilities. Residents
of the estate can exclusively access the private seven acre lake and woodland walk.
Built approx. 5 years ago, this delightful, 4 bedroom semi-detached family house is situated in a desirable development off Devonshire
Road, close to Mill Hill East underground station.Offered in excellent decorative order throughout and arranged over 3 floors
£1,200,000FREEHOLD SUBJECT TO CONTRACT
TRETAWN GARDENS
A very spacious and impressive 5/6 bedroom, 4 bathroom detached house, arranged over three floors and situated in a prime residential location just off Marsh Lane. The property has been much improved and extended by the current owners and boasts 4/5 reception rooms (reception 5/bedroom 6), modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room, modern bathroom/wc, 3 modern shower rooms, rear garden, small enclosed courtyard and carriage driveway providing off street parking for 3 cars.
MILL HILL NW7
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CANONS DRIVE
£3,000,000FREEHOLD SUBJECT TO CONTRACTHYVER HILL
Entrance Hall Guest Cloakroom Library/Study Reception Room Formal Dining Room
TV Room Kitchen/Breakfast Room Preparitory Kitchen/Utility Room Master Bedroom Suite with Dressing Room & En-Suite Bathroom
6 Further Bedrooms (Bedroom 5 with En-Suite) Two Family Bathrooms 30 ft Private Roof Terrace Staff Flat
As seen on the X Factor a A highly unusual and outstanding 7 bedroom room villa located on a stunning elevated 2 acre plot with breathtaking views to the South and West. Situated At the end of a highly desirable and exclusive cul-de-sac Approached by a 50 meter gated private driveway with garaging and forecourt parking for numerous cars, this exceptional residence (5,883 sq ft / 547 sq m) is situated in an incredibly tranquil location. Surrounded by open countryside on the borders of Mill Hill and Arkley, on one of the highest points of any London borough.
The property offers numerous features including a magnificent Entrance Hall with Gallery, Staff Flat/Studio and roof terrace with views over London.
The area is well served with easy access to the West End and the City and within easy reach of the M25 (5 miles) and Heathrow Airport approximately 30 minutes. Private planes and helicopters may be landed in Elstree Aerodrome (5 miles). The area is noted for its excellent schooling and recreational facilities, including riding schools and numerous golf courses.
MILL HILL NW7
Barham Avenue Elstree Hertfordshire
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iPad 2 is here.Come and see why it’s evenbetter the second time round.The device that started it all now leaps further ahead. iPad 2 is thinner, lighter and even faster than the original, with the same 10-hour battery life.1 The new front and back cameras let you make FaceTime2 video calls and capture HD video on the beautiful, 9.7-inch Multi-Touch display. And the optional iPad Smart Cover3 attaches magnetically and aligns perfectly. Discover the amazing iPad 2 at Solutions inc..
1 Compared with previous iPad. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See www.apple.com/uk/batteries for more information. 2 Requires a FaceTime-enabled Mac with an Internet connection or a FaceTime-enabled iOS device with a Wi-Fi connection. Not available in all areas. See www.apple.com/uk/mac/facetime for more details. 3 iPad Smart Cover sold separately. Some colour may rub off leather covers during use. TM and © 2011 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
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