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DEADLINE Queen! 

There is ample reason to love every edition of Close Up Magazine but 

this one, is one of my favourites as it celebrates the start of Spring at 

every level. With longer and warmer days just around the corner and 

with Mother’s Day and Weddings making an appearance this issue is truly 

“blooming’ with advice and inspiration and getting you ready for the new 

season. This edition is all about transition from current fashion and beauty 

to fresh ideas to inspire your home. 

I am eager to fill you in on all the exciting features we have this month 

(look out for all our competitions that you can win right off our pages) 

and I can honestly say that this edition has been a true delight to bring 

together and lots of fun. I mentioned that it was an edition focused on 

transition and when we take a closer look at this month’s cover star – the 

incredibly talented Laura Whitmore – we are inspired. She’s got years 

of experience interviewing the biggest names in music, and today as a 

popular TV host, the Irish beauty has appeared in Strictly Come Dancing 

as well as previously hosting I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! NOW! on 

ITV. For the past five years, Laura’s braved the snakes and the spiders as 

she brought us all the jungle gossip. She’s now gracing our televisions once 

again embarking on her new adventure hosting the latest reality T.V show 

Survival of The Fittest on ITV2. Yes we all love Laura and with all this mind 

you can only imagine how thrilled we are to have Laura gracing the cover 

of our March edition. 

Today I write my editor’s letter about an hour before we go to print. This 

is late even by my standards and my wonderful team who ensure the 

magazine meets its print deadlines on time have been keeping me on 

my toes. What would I do without them? The editor’s letter is almost the 

last thing to be written for an issue and I am not quite the deadline queen 

I claim to be when it comes to my own words. But, thank you everyone, 

readers, collaborators, advertisers and of course the Close Up team. All 

have made this magazine something to be proud of. Enjoy the issue, its 

destined to appeal to our loyal readers and new. 

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THE REINVENTION 

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LAURA 

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Words by Andrea Georgiou 

She’s got years of experience interviewing the biggest 

names in music, and today Laura Whitmore is a 

popular TV host, the Irish beauty has appeared in 

Strictly Come Dancing as well as previously hosting 

I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! NOW! on ITV.


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YOU AS A PERSON HAVE A 

RESPONSIBILITY TO YOURSELF TO 

FIGHT FOR WHAT YOU ARE WORTH. WE 

ARE ALL ENTITLED TO FIGHT AND IF WE 

AREN’T GETTING WHAT WE THINK WE 

SHOULD, YOU SHOULDN’T DO THE JOB. 

Born in County Wicklow in 1985, Laura went on 

to study journalism at Dublin City University 

and Boston University. Her big break came after 

winning the Pick Me MTV competition in 2008, resulting 

in huge presenting jobs across Europe. 

For the past five years, Laura’s braved the snakes, the 

spiders, the unforgiving time difference and Joe Swash 

as a co-host to bring us all the jungle gossip on I’m a 

Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here Now. 

Laura’s hosted live from the BRITs, the BAFTAs, the MTV 

Movie Awards and the London 2012 Olympics. With huge 

live events all over her CV, she was also well-equipped for 

the grand-scale glamour of Strictly. Talking to BBC before 

her appearance on Strictly she said “I’ve embarrassed 

myself so much over the years I’m not sure there is 

anything left I can do. I fell off my chair on I’m a Celeb on 

live TV.” She also recently co-hosted the 2017 MTV EMAs 

at Wembley, returning to her former MTV roots. 

While in Africa fulfilling a new hosting role on reality 

show Survival of the Fittest, Laura Whitmore admitted 

her three week stay on the sweltering savannah, where 

12 contestants face off in a fiercely competitive battle of 

the sexes, meant she sadly missed her first Valentine’s 

Day with boyfriend Iain Stirling, voice of ITV favourite 

reality show, Love Island. 

‘I think he wanted to come out because he had four 

days off – he’s on a stand-up comedy tour – and now it 

looks like he’s only got two days,’ the Irish presenter, 32, 

said. ‘But you know I actually talk to him more when I’m 

away, because you end up on the phone. If you’re in the 

house with someone and you’re watching television and 

you’re not concentrating… I think we’re very lucky with 

FaceTime now and stuff like that.’ 

Whitmore says she and her ‘Love Island’ boyfriend Iain 

Stirling are not ready for marriage and kids - but admits 

she feels pressure about starting a family now she is 

in her thirties. Speaking in-depth about becoming a TV 

couple for the first time, Laura said: “I haven’t had a lot of 

relationships, people have said I have relationships, but 

not actual boyfriends. “At the moment I feel very lucky 

to have someone who gets me because it is hard, there is 

pressure in this industry. “I have known Iain for a while 

and it was a friendship thing that led to something else 

which is great. 

“We haven’t discussed marriage or children. At this stage 

we are still early in our relationship like six months or so. 

But I am at that stage where some of my friends have got 

married and then they are like ‘are you having a baby?’ 

and then I have some friends who can’t have children. 

“As a woman that is another pressure. I have friends who 

have been trying to have children for two years, you don’t 

know what anyone’s situation is. 

“I am in a situation where I am seeing someone who is 

my friend and I have a great time with them and I am 

enjoying it. We both have busy careers and we both get 

each other, that is what it is at the moment. “That is all I 

am thinking of because I don’t know what I am doing next 

month sometimes.” 

Laura, who fronted new Love Island style ITV2 show 

Survival of the Fittest, also said it was a positive time 

to be a female on TV following action at the BBC over 

gender pay. She added: “Do you know what is great? 

We are talking about it [gender pay]. Ten years ago, we 

wouldn’t be talking about it. “I think there are some 

really strong female role models out there, Emma on The 

Voice, Caroline on Love Island. You as a person have a 

responsibility to yourself to fight for what you are worth. 

We are all entitled to fight and if we aren’t getting what 

we think we should, you shouldn’t do the job. As hard as 

that is when you are looking for a job. “I do think these 

big organisations are under pressure because the public 

and the media are shining a light on it. Even if it is out 

of embarrassment or afraid of being shamed. That is not 

the way it should work, but if good comes from that then 

bloody hell that is amazing.” 

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EDITORIAL 

THE 

Spice Girls 

REUNITE 

The girl group meet to discuss ‘pop reunion no one 

thought would ever happen’ 

It’s time to hop on the Spice Bus again as the Spice Girls have 

reunited for the first time in six years. Victoria Beckham 

shared a picture of the moment on Instagram writing: ‘Love my 

girls!!! So many kisses!!! X Exciting x.’ 

Emma Bunton also posted the snap, writing: ‘Great catch up with my 

girls! #bffs always the future is looking spicy!’ 

It was the first time all five women had been in the same room together 

since 2012, and they were all smiles as they cosied up together and 

appeared to confirm rumours that a reunion is on the cards. 

The former girl band reportedly got together to discuss reforming 

the group, with potential projects including a greatest hits album, 

endorsing products, hosting a TV talent show and working on TV 

shows in China. And, if the reunion does go ahead, it’s reported that 

the fivesome will each pocket £10 million! 

Geri Horner, 45, and Mel C, 44, were the first to arrive at the meeting, 

which is thought to have taken place at Geri’s Hertfordshire home. 

Next to arrive was Mel B, 42, who had jetted in from Los Angeles 

the day before. Paying tribute to her Scary Spice days, she carried a 

leopard print bag as she headed inside. 

Further fuel was added to the fire about the band’s plans to when 

their original manager Simon Fuller was also pictured arriving, while 

Emma, 42, was later seen leaving the house wearing a blue coat and 

carrying a Celine handbag. 

Victoria, who was not pictured arriving, has reportedly always been 

adamant that the group would never get back together, but it seems 

she may have changed her tune after years of reunion rumours. 

The designer, whose fashion firm lost £8.4m last year, is believed 

to have agreed to a reunion on the condition that she won’t have 

to sing and, according to insiders, the 43 year old and Geri are 

also said to be refusing to commit to a ‘fully-fledged tour’ due to 

family commitments. A source revealed: ‘This is the pop reunion 

no one thought would ever happen again. But after a long period of 

negotiation, Victoria agreed the time is right to work on new projects 

this year. It’s very exciting because she has always been adamant she 

wouldn’t go back.’ 

The group, who formed in 1994, last performed together at the London 

2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony, while in 2016 it was announced 

that Mel B, Geri and Emma would be reuniting as GEM. However, 

little materialised after some of their rumoured singles were leaked. 

Talking about trying to reunite the band, Geri said in October 2017: ‘I 

really pushed to get everyone back together. It got to the point where I 

had to let it go. I still love the girls and there are other bits and bobs in 

the pipeline.’ 

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By Poppy Kinloch 

forty years 

the success 

continues 

In amongst the fashionable array of stylish shops, restaurants and cafés on 

The Green in Winchmore Hill, is a great example of a modern business with 

(excuse the pun) its house well and truly in order. 

As I walk into this independent boutique-style property company 

I am welcomed into a warm, bright, modern space with a classic but 

contemporary feel - not fussy, not flashy and not a wall of mineral 

water or coffee bar in sight (call me old fashioned but I favour 

getting my espresso from a café and my home from an estate 

agent!). This welcoming and stylish space is furnished with desks 

manned by an extremely friendly, approachable and experienced 

team, all guided by the company’s leading lady, founder and 

dynamic figurehead, André Chris. 

What their newly refurbished interior doesn’t immediately hint 

at however, is the change and evolution that this company has 

witnessed (from the coalface) and kept apace with over the last 

40 years… When they started in 1977 from a double fronted shop 

opposite the bus station in Wood Green they were all about lettings 

(mostly in the areas of Ladbroke Grove, Islington and Highgate). 

...call me old fashioned but 

I favour getting my espresso 

from a café and my home 

from an estate agent! 

This was a time when business was all done face to face, on paper 

and the most high-tech thing in the office was a fax machine! 

Since then the market has gone up, down and sideways and yet 

they have continued to flourish and grow where a huge number of 

others have failed. 

In 2001 they moved to N21 and since then have become established 

as the go-to specialists for Winchmore Hill and surrounding areas 

(Southgate, Oakwood and Cockfosters) and these days they have 

much more than a fax machine in their office! This is a business 

that understands the power of technology and presentation but not 

at the expense of working face to face. They only use professional 

photographers to capture and present your home at its best, again, 

call me a traditionalist but when I’m looking for results, I want 

salespeople to sell, chefs to cook and photographs to be taken by 

photographers! 

In a market where mostly the big nationals dominate, Havilands 

have thrived and, in many cases, seen off the competition; proving 

that amongst all their services, be that sales, lettings or management 

(for UK and overseas landlords), it is a personal service that people 

need when dealing with their greatest asset - their home. Once 

best known for dealing with high end properties, today they have a 

varied property portfolio with the majority of their homes now being 

smaller houses, semi-detached properties and flats. 

When dealing with Havilands, it is their passion for what they 

do and their genuine client focus that really strikes you. It is 

this approach, I believe, that has enabled them to continually 

adapt and flourish over the past 40 years - it is an immense 

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Dr Cohn, provides insights into constipation a common childhood 

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Constipation affects 30% of children, primarily toddlers. It is the 

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Dr Cohn says, “constipation can start at any age. What happens is 

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FILM INTERVIEW 

I just feel very 

fortunate that I was 

able to work with a 

director and writer 

like Will who just 

understands the legacy 

of the character and the 

world that it lives in. 

...I was just able to 

turn up in my pyjamas 

and do this for a few 

hours at a time! 

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Funny 

FROM 

Bunny! 

TO 

James Corden talks about starring in Peter Rabbit, 

and what his son thinks of his new film. 

There are few British stars that have made as much 

of an impact on Hollywood as James Corden. The 

British comedy actor was a star over here thanks to 

Gavin and Stacey, The History Boys and The Wrong 

Mans. He also counted a number of stars as his friends, 

including David Beckham and the late George Michael, both 

starring in a sketch with him for Comic Relief. Despite his 

success, he was a relative unknown when he got the hosting 

job for US TV chat show The Late Late Show in 2014. Luckily, 

in a short time he became a household name thanks to his 

star interviews and the buzz surrounding the show’s Carpool 

Karaoke segment. Now, Hollywood has come calling with a 

very British role. 

He voices the title character in Peter Rabbit, a family 

film that uses a mix of animation and live action to bring 

Beatrix Potter’s classic character to life. Peter torments Mr 

McGregor (Domhnall Gleeson) along with a whole host of 

farmyard friends, voiced by the likes of Margot Robbie, Daisy 

Ridley and Sia. 

So, what was it like getting into the mindset of an animated 

rabbit? “I don’t know that I ever (did)!” he reveals at a press 

conference for the film. “In the conversations that I had with 

Will (Gluck, director), it was never about ‘channelling my 

inner rabbit’, it was about how do we find a way to honour 

this character that is so beloved by fans of Beatrix Potter? 

How do we unlock this lovable, mischievous character that 

has been created in these beautiful books, and honour it now 

in a film? I just feel very fortunate that I was able to work 

with a director and writer like Will who just understands the 

legacy of the character and the world that it lives in.” 

The biggest challenge for everyone, especially Corden, was 

to make an over 100 year old character relevant to the smart 

phone generation. “More than anything we just want to 

reintroduce this character to so many young people who 

will hopefully leave the movie theater and go and discover 

these incredible books” he explains. 

The process for making an animated voice over is always 

an odd one, and the 39-year-old admits to a little bit of 

‘impostor syndrome’. “I feel like a bit of a fraud sitting next 

to Domhnall and Rose (Byrne) who were out there doing all 

this proper acting” he chuckles, “whereas I was just able to 

turn up in my pyjamas and do this for a few hours at a time!” 

It’s much more than coming in and reading lines on a page, 

however. “I don’t know if you’d ever call it improvisation” he 

explains, “it was much more discussing if this line felt right 

or if that feels right, then going into the screening room 

and watching it as a whole, and going ‘no that bit doesn’t 

feel quite right we should take it out and change it’. It was 

a constantly evolving feast, really, which actually made the 

whole thing feel very organic.” 

Working in a film with animals can inspire many actors to 

become pet owners themselves, but the star of In A League 

of Their Own has some very individual ideas for names if 

he ever adopted a rabbit. “Today is a monumental day. Not 

because we’re all here. Because it was announced today that 

The Spice Girls are reforming. I swear on my life. All five” 

he jokes. “So I would not get one rabbit. I’d get five rabbits. I 

would name them Scary, Baby, Sporty, Posh and Ginger.” 

The film has been released in America and has enjoyed a 

strong opening weekend, confirming that James Corden’s 

transition from Brit favourite to bona fide movie star. 

However, there’s only one critic Corden himself is concerned 

with, his young son Max. “My Son is 6 and he’s seen the film” 

he reveals. “He said that the thing he loves about the film is 

that everybody makes mistakes and everyone is going to 

make mistakes. But what’s important is how you react to 

that mistake and the person you are after.” 

Finally, the questions had to return to wildlife at some 

point! Corden has chatted with the most famous people in 

the world with Carpool Karaoke, including One Direction, 

Elton John, Lady Gaga and the First lady Michelle Obama. 

However, which one of the animated friends from Peter 

Rabbit would make it on to the segment? “It would have to 

be all the animals” he says diplomatically. “They’d sing a 

whole collection of songs that have animals in it…’Who Let 

The Dogs Out’ and songs like that.” 

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SOMEBODY LIVING WITH ANXIETY 

Anxiety currently affects one in twenty people in the UK. 

8 BEST PODCASTS TO DE-STRESS 

AND SOOTHE YOUR FRAZZLED MIND 

From mindfulness to interesting TED talks, there’s a wealth of 

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When work deadlines start piling up and it feels like years since 

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It’s important to slow down, take a deep breath and unplug from the 

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If you’ve never tried mindfulness, it’s a simple form of meditation. It 

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The Mindful Podcast helps you achieve this state of mindfulness. The 

episodes are fairly short, containing either 10 minute or five minute 

practices to try out from topics such as taming bad habits or feeling 

grateful. As well, there are some long episodes that usually take place 

live, from experts in the field. 

Listen to the Mindful Podcast on iTunes or Podbean 

Currently, one in four people will experience a mental health 

problem in the UK each year, with anxiety specifically affecting one 

in twenty. Although it can affect anyone at any time, in a recent 

study, conducted by Office for National Statistics, it was found that 

it’s currently more common in women than men. In the year ending 

September 2017, women reported higher life satisfaction, worthwhile 

and happiness ratings compared with men but, despite this, reported 

higher levels of anxiety. Why? Well, scientists put it down to the 

difference in brain chemistry and hormones between genders. 

Start the conversation 

Anxiety can make people shrink into themselves and hide away 

from the world. Asking how they’re feeling today is an easy way to 

start a conversation and letting them know you’re there to listen. 

Finding trusted people who they can open up to is vital for an anxiety 

sufferer in order for them to manage their condition. 

Encourage them to seek help 

If your friend or family member feels that their anxiety is becoming 

worse over time, you could encourage them to seek help through a 

GP or one of the many mental health support groups available. You 

can ask if they would like you to make the call for them or go along to 

the appointment as support. Conversely, if they don’t feel that they’re 

ready to seek professional help – don’t pressure them to do so. 

Keep your invitations open 

There may be days where you extend an invitation to a coffee, to 

dinner or a night out and they say no. Don’t close the door on them or 

pressure them to come. Living with anxiety can be mentally draining 

and large numbers of people may trigger panic or make them feel 

trapped. Be patient and gentle. There will be a time when they do feel 

well enough to join you. 

TED Radio Hour 

Everyone loves a good TED Talk and the TED Radio Hour is a way of 

bringing some of the best talks together. Each episode focuses on one 

topic whether that’s space, money, beauty or medicine with interviews 

and talk snippets from the interesting TED conferences that happen 

around the world. For a good teaser of what to expect, try the Going 

Undercover episode. It explores stories focusing on when people have 

gone undercover, whether that’s as a journalist, an activist or in a 

terrorism operation. 

Listen to TED Radio Hour on NPR or iTunes 

Soul Music 

Soul Music is a lovely podcast from BBC Radio 4. Each episode 

explores one song and what it means to different people around the 

world. It looks at the powerful, emotional impact music can have on 

people. It comes out fairly sporadically but it is a very soothing listen 

when it does. Try out the Waterloo Sunset episode focusing on the 

Kinks’ hit number. 

Listen to Soul Music on the BBC 

Sleep Whispers 

Sleep Whispers is part of the Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response 

(ASMR) trend. ASMR focuses on ambient sounds, like whispering, and 

people find it relaxing and soothing. Sleep Whispers 

features whispering ramblings and readings to 

help you relax and fall asleep. Episodes include 

things like uplifting quotes, guidance for sleep 

preparation and tips of sleep optimisation for 

when the insomnia kicks in late at night. 

Listen to Sleep Whispers on iTunes 

Be forgiving 

Anxiety can change a person’s behaviour, so be forgiving when 

they’re irritable. It may not be in their control so try your best to be 

patient. Let them know you understand and that you won’t walk 

away from them. 

Learn about anxiety 

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I 

f you haven’t already heard of Oldham native Olivia 

Cooke from her numerous hit films and TV series, 

2018 will no doubt be the year to change that. The 

British actress has been incredibly busy the last 

four years, making a name for herself in horror movies 

Ouija and The Quiet Ones, breaking everyone’s hearts 

in Me, Earl and The Dying Girl, and appearing on TV 

show Bates Motel. This month, however, she gets her 

dream role in Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One. 

“I read the script first, and it just felt like pure adventure” 

she says of the sci-fi fantasy, set within a virtual reality 

game where a young boy from a poor neighbourhood 

seeks to find the treasure left by the game’s creator. She 

plays Art3mis, a fellow gamer also out for the treasure. 

“It was Willy Wonka, it was Indiana Jones, and also this 

chance to work with Steven Spielberg, it feels very surreal. 

When you’re a kid you’re like ‘I want to be an actor, I want 

to be in a Steven Spielberg film’ and it seems so absurd!” 

Many characters in the film play two roles – that of their 

character and that of a virtual avatar that represents them 

in the game. For Cooke, it was a chance to experience 

acting from a different perspective as many scenes 

involved motion capture technology. “Yeah it was really fun” 

she beams at a press conference for the film. “These avatars 

are sometimes the idealised version of themselves or a 

completely different creation, So working with that kind of 

duality in mind, because some of us in motion capture had 

to adopt different characteristics and different physicalities 

so to work with that was really fun and interesting, 

unlike anything I’ve had to do before. It’s a challenge for 

us all I would say, speaking on behalf of everyone!” 

Finally, with the futuristic technology not a million 

miles away from the type of technology we have today, 

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the dystopian world of the movie made come to pass in 

the reality. “This feels scarily close to a world that we’re 

entering!” she says, warily. Although, with a new movie 

with Oscar Isaac and her own mini series also in the 

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to be in a Steven Spielberg 

film' and it seems so absurd! 

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HOTEL 

Mother’s Day 


at The Royal Chace Hotel 

Sunday 11th March 2018 

Carvery 

£39.95 per adult 

£19.95 per child 

(under the age of 10) 

Book Now on 020 8884 8196 

meetingsandevents@royalchacehotel.co.uk 

The Royal Chace Hotel 

162 The Ridgeway, Enfield, Middlesex EN2 8AR 

Telephone: 020 8884 8181 

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WEDDING 

CHECKlist 

Thinking about starting to plan your big day? Don’t do so without Close Up’s 

handy wedding checklist – giving you a month-by-month countdown! 

52 

12 Months Before 

☐ Set the Budget: Small or big, this is a conversation 

that needs to happen early on. 

☐ Book Venue: Venues book up fast—in some 

cases, up to a year in advance. 

☐ Draft Guest List: Family, friends – those 

that mean the world to you! 

☐ Engagement Party: A nice touch if you’re 

planning a longer engagement. 


☐ Pick an Officiant: Whether it’s a classic church wedding 

or modern registry, days available go quickly! 

☐ Select Bridal Party: A tough call! Sophisticated, 

older friends? Or cute, little flower girls? 

☐ Choose Vendors: A hotel for the wedding party, a 

photographer, a caterer, DJ or band, and florist. 


☐ Order Your Dress: Believe it or not, a wedding dress 

can take up to 7 or 8 months to receive after ordering— 

especially if you are doing something customized! 

☐ Cake Tastings + Order Cake: Enjoy yourself here! Yum, yum! 

☐ Begin Hair & Makeup Trails: Once you’ve ordered 

your dress, it’s a good idea to begin thinking 

about your beauty look – hair and makeup! 


☐ Send Save the Dates: Give your guests 

at least a few months notice. 

☐ Book Honeymoon: Sunny, beach getaways? Or wild, 

mountain escapes? The list of options is endless! 

☐ Order Bridesmaids’ Dresses: These can take up to 5 months 

to receive after ordering, allow time for alterations. 

☐ Purchase Wedding Rings: Earlier is better if these 

are personalised. Just don’t lose them! 


☐ Select Groomsmen Attire: Trust the groom with 

his attire! (We know…only if it matches!) 


☐ Mail Invitations: Wedding invitations are typically 

sent out 6 to 8 weeks prior to the wedding. 

☐ Write or Decide on Vows/Ceremony: Choose something 

personal to you and your future husband. 

☐ Purchase Day Of Accessories: Your shoes, jewellery, 

hairpieces, veil, etc. Don’t forget “Something old, something 

new, something borrowed, and something blue!” 

☐ Transportation: Horse drawn carriage? Ferrari? 

Make it personal to you and your day. 

6 Weeks Before 

☐ Apply for Marriage License: Rather important, 

www.adviceguide.org.uk, provides useful 

information on the legalities. 

1 Month Before 

☐ Hen & Stag Parties: Find a date that works for you. We 

suggest not having it the day before the wedding though! 

2 Weeks Before 

☐ Final Dress Fitting: Test out your accessories 

with your dress. Also, it’s wise to start breaking 

in your wedding shoes at this point. 

☐ Give Shot List to Photographer: Put together a list of 

important shots you would like taken for your photographer. 

☐ Review Music with DJ/Band: Touch base with your band or 

DJ to finalize the playlist and confirm special request songs. 

1 Week Before 

☐ Final Headcount: Confirm the numbers with 

the hotel and planner, if you have one. 

☐ Finalize Seating Chart: Now you know who’s coming, 

you can decide who can and can’t sit near each other! 

48 Hours Before 

☐ Finalise the Look: Man’s, pedi’s, and tans. 

Day Of 

☐ Get married & live happily ever after! No wedding is 

perfect and things might go astray. Just remember to 

enjoy the moment (it goes by fast) and have fun!


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It’s time to thank our wonderful mums for the 

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given us throughout the years! As always, Close Up 

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this Mother’s Day on Sunday 11th March 2018. 

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Mothering Sunday 

AVOCADO CON GAMBERETTI 

Avocado & prawns with cocktail sauce 

TRICOLORE (V) 

A salad of mozzarella, tomato, avocado, basil & olive oil dressing 

CALAMARI FRITTI 

Fried calamari with tartar sauce 

MOZZARELLA MILANESE (V) 

Deep fried mozzarella with baby spinach & spicy tomato dip 

PROSCIUTTO E MELONE 

Italian Parma ham with fresh chilled melon slices 

FUNGHI ALL’ AGLIO (V) 

Pan fried mushrooms with garlic & chilli 

SALMONE AFFUMICATO 

Smoked salmon with prawns, rocket, lemon & olive oil dressing 

FEGATELLI DI POLLO 

Pan fried chicken livers in a butter & sage on ciabatta toast 

GAMBERONI DI GIORGIO 

King prawns, chilli, ginger & garlic 

ASPARAGI MILANESE (V) 

Fresh asparagus topped with a fried egg and parmesan 

MINESTRONE (V) 

The classic Italian mixed vegetable soup 

POLLO MILANESE 

Chicken escalope with spaghetti tomato & basil sauce 

SALMONE ALL’ASPARAGI 

Salmon fillet on a bed of spinach, asparagus in a light mustard & cream sauce 

FEGATO BURRO E SALVIA 

Calves’ liver pan fried with butter & sage 

STINCO D’AGNELLO 

Slow cooked lamb shank with borlotti beans in a tomato, wine & herb sauce 

GAMBERONI AURORA 

King prawns cooked in a light tomato, chilli & cream sauce on a bed of saffron rice 

BRANZINO BELLAVISTA 

Sea bass fillet pan fried with fennel, cherry tomatoes & herbs 

SPAGHETTI ALLO SCOGLIO 

Spaghetti with mixed seafood & shellfish, garlic & tomato sauce 

RISOTTO PRIMAVERA (V) 

Risotto of asparagus, courgettes, peas, spinach & parmesan 

BISTECCA DI MANZO 

(Add £5) cooked medium rare 

Sirloin steak plain grilled, sprinkled with rosemary & garlic 

VITELLO MILANESE 

Veal escalope with spaghetti bolognese 

RAVIOLI SPINACI (V) 

Spinach and ricotta parcels with cherry tomato and basil sauce 

PANNA COTTA DI MAMA 

Cooked vanilla cream with fruit of the forests compote 

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WISHlist 

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TOO PRETTY TO EAT 

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TOASTY TOES 

Keep your feet wonderfully warm with 

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make a wonderful gift for any occasion. 

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION 

The LuMee Duo features studio-quality, 

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glow on your front-facing and backfacing 

photos, so you can capture all 

of the important moments. 

£69.99 

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TAKE NOTE 

We love this gorgeous tie dye notebook! The 

exposed string binding gives this notebook a 

luxurious feel and allows pages to lie flat too! 

This notebook has more than enough room 

for everything you could need to remember. 

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KEEPING WATCH 

The Classic Petite Melrose features an 

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rose gold mesh strap. This watch elevates your 

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Designed to inject more magic into toys 

by finding new ways to spark children’s 

imagination, this is the perfect toy for 

your child this Easter. 

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A shiny, high-coverage nail polish that 

remains gentle on the nails. With a think 

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Recently opened Judges Restaurant and Cocktail bar is situated in a beautiful grade II listed building in the village of Northaw, 

Potters Bar. With a mix of modern day elegance and characteristic period features serving an eclectic European and British 

menu we aim to create a memorable dining experience. Taking bookings for lunch and dinner or just pop by for an espresso 

martini and light bite in our beautiful brasserie courtyard. We cater for all private events whether you are looking for a sit down 

dinner, cocktails and canapés or a buffet style menu. 

Birthdays, Special Occasions, Christenings, Weddings & Funerals. 

Our menus can be tailored to any requirements by our Head Chef and we aim to create 

a special and memorable experience for each individual event. 

SET LUNCH MENU 

TUESDAY - SATURDAY 

12- 3PM 

2 courses for 18.00 

3 courses for 23.00 

STARTERS 

Lewis of London halloumi fries with sumac, mint, pomegranate and yoghurt 

Avocado and Prawn Gateaux with citrus dressing 

Celeriac and cumin soup with crème fraiche 

Wild boar and russet apple terrine with cider chutney 

MAINS 

Ribeye steak with triple cooked chips and béarnaise sauce (Supplement add £5) 

Southern fried chicken and maple bacon stack with fries and coleslaw 

Seared tuna loin with Greek salad and mango salsa 

Confit leg of duck with dauphinoise potato and redcurrant jus 

Judges burger with seasoned fries and coleslaw 

“Old Peculiar” beer battered cod with chips and mushy peas 

Gnocchi with basil pesto, sun blushed tomato and deep-fried mozzarella 

DESSERTS 

Baileys cheesecake with Tia Maria syrup 

Chocolate brownie with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream 

Selection of English cheeses with Devon chutney 

Raspberry and lemon burnt cream with pistachio biscotti 

Please get in touch with any enquiries to Lauren Bean on 01707 802 104 or email lbean@suavedining.com 

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FOOD 

Marble mini loaf 

cakes with clementine 

& chocolate 

These sweet mini loaves get their pretty marble effect by 

swirling the clementine mixture and the cocoa-rich mixture 

together – a match made in heaven. 

Vegetarian 

Preparation time: 15 minutes 

Cooking time: 15-20 minutes + cooling 

Total time: 30-35 minutes + cooling 

Makes: 10 

Ingredients 

225g butter, softened 

225g golden caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 

225g self-raising flour 

4 large Waitrose British Blacktail Free Range Eggs, beaten 

3 tbsp milk 

3 tbsp cocoa powder 

Grated zest and juice of 2 Waitrose Seedless Easy 

Peelers Clementines 

50g dark chocolate, chopped 

Pack 10 Cooks’ Homebaking Mini Loaf Cases 

Method 

1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC, gas mark 6. Whisk the butter, sugar, 

flour and eggs together in a bowl until smooth, then transfer 

half the mixture to a separate bowl. 

2. Beat the milk and cocoa powder into one bowl of mixture. 

Beat the clementine zest and juice and the chopped 

chocolate into the second bowl of mixture. 

3. Drop spoonful’s of the mixture alternately into the 

loaf cases then using a bamboo skewer, lightly 

ripple the mixtures together to create a marble 

effect. Sprinkle lightly with the extra sugar 

and bake for 15-20 minutes until risen and 

firm to the touch. Leave to cool completely 

before serving. 

Cook’s tip 

For a full-sized loaf, 

use a 900g greased 

and lined loaf tin 

and bake at 180ºC, 

gas mark 4 for 45- 

50 minutes. 

Recipes and images courtesy 

of Waitrose. Find over 5000 

recipes at www.waitrose.com

BRASSERIE 

Thinking of taking your mum out this 

Mother’s Day? 

Rumours is the place! 

Come and enjoy our all day brunch menu! 

9am-7pm 

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FOOD 

Egg-Citing 

OVERLOAD 

Impress your Easter dinner and brunch guests 

with these tasty and fun holiday-themed recipes. 

British Berry 

Sherry Trifle 

A quick-to-make pudding with layers of flavour, 

this uses the best of fine British ingredients. 

It makes the perfect dessert to serve at a 

traditional British celebration. 

Vegetarian 


Cooking time: No cooking required 

Serves: 8 

Ingredients 

300g pack Waitrose Frozen British Raspberries 

300g pack Waitrose Frozen British Blackberries 

2 tbsp icing sugar 

100ml Waitrose Berry Red Smoothie 

1 Waitrose Madeira Loaf Cake, cut into 16 pieces 

100ml Waitrose Cream Sherry 

250g tub essential Waitrose Creamy Soft Cheese 

½ x 500g essential Waitrose Fresh Custard 

300ml tub Waitrose Extra Thick Double Cream 

2 tbsp toasted flaked almonds 

2 tsp Cooks’ Homebaking Freeze Dried 

Strawberries 

Cook’s tip 

For even more 

flavour, use fresh 

berries in summer 

when available. 

Cook’s tip 

To make individual 

servings, prepare the 

trifle mixture in 8 wine 

glasses, layering up 

the ingredients to get 

the same effect. 

Method 

1. Place the berries in a bowl and gently stir in 

the icing sugar and berry smoothie. Set aside 

for 5-10 minutes. 

2. Meanwhile, crumble half the Madeira cake 

into the base of a large glass serving bowl. 

Drizzle over half the sherry and set aside for 5 

minutes, then spoon over half the berries and 

some of the liquid from the bowl. Crumble the 

remaining cake on top, sprinkle with the rest 

of the sherry, then spoon over the last of the 

berries and any juices. 

3. In a separate bowl, whisk the soft cheese until 

smooth then add the custard, whisking until 

well blended. Pour over the fruit. Cover with 

clingfilm and chill. 

4. When ready to serve, spoon the 

extra thick double cream over the 

top of the custard layer. Scatter 

over the almonds and freeze dried 

strawberries, and serve. 

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FOOD 

Swirled Easter Brownies 

Vegetarian 

Children’s 


Cooking time: 35-40 minutes + cooling 

Total time: 50-55 minutes 

Serves: 16 

Ingredients 

150g butter, plus extra for greasing 

150g dark chocolate, roughly chopped 

50g dark muscovado sugar 

½ tsp vanilla extract 

1 tsp cornflour 

4 medium Waitrose British Blacktail Free Range Eggs 

200g essential Waitrose Creamy Soft Cheese 

225g light muscovado sugar 

75g plain flour 

90g bag Cadbury Mini Eggs 

Method 

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4. Grease and line a 20cm 

square tin with baking parchment. 

2. Place the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl and set over a 

pan of gently simmering water, stirring occasionally, until melted. 

3. Meanwhile, for the cheesecake mixture, beat together the dark 

muscovado sugar, vanilla extract, cornflour and 1 egg in a bowl. 

Gently stir in the soft cheese until mixed. Set aside. 

4. In a bowl, beat the remaining 3 eggs. Stir in the chocolate mixture 

with the light muscovado sugar and flour. Spoon half of this into 

the tin, then drop in small spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture. 

Spoon the remaining chocolate mixture over the top. Using a 

chopstick or skewer, lightly ripple the top, then bake for 15 minutes. 

Scatter over the Mini Eggs and return to the oven for a further 15-20 

minutes until set. Set aside to cool in the tin before cutting into 16 

squares to serve. 

Recipes and images courtesy 

of Waitrose. Find over 5000 

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Nurturing Excellence 

The Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School (Habs) is an independent day school offering a 

positive and challenging learning environment for creative and inquisitive pupils. 

At Habs, we aim to provide a dynamic experience for boys aged 5-18. Bolstered by our 

extensive co-curricular programme, the School encourages learning beyond the academic 

framework as it prepares boys for university and beyond. 

Becoming a member of the Haberdashers’ family is 

very important to the School. We see your child’s 

experience as a journey, whether they join at 5+, 7+, 

11+, 13+, they are always part of the ever-growing 

Habs Community. 

Habs has a strong multicultural community at its core. 

Students make friends from the most extraordinary 

range of backgrounds and cultures, valuing and 

celebrating many faiths and traditions represented at 

the School. 

We are committed to providing high-quality pastoral 

care for all our boys. With student welfare at the 

heart of everything we do, our 

team of expert and dedicated 

pastoral staff go the extra mile 

to ensure boys are confident and 

happy throughout their time here. 

The House system provides boys 

with a support structure that 

also teaches them the merits of 

cooperation and community. 

Whether academic, athletic, quirky or quiet, 

Haberdashers’ knows how to bring the best out of its 

boys. The curriculum is designed to keep boys 

stimulated and eager at every stage of their 

development. “We specialise in teaching boys, and we 

are exceptionally good at it”, says Headmaster, Peter 

Hamilton. Proven by Habs winning The Sunday Times 

Independent School of the Year award for 2017; 

a prestigious accolade of which we are extremely proud. 

We specialise in teaching 

boys, and we are 

exceptionally good at it. 

Headmaster, Peter Hamilton 

90% gaining A* – A grades. This year, one-fifth of our 

students will take up Oxbridge places. 

Academic achievement is only part of the experience at 

Habs. The Independent Schools Inspectorate reported 

our ‘curriculum is supported and complemented by an 

exceptional range of rich and vibrant co-curricular 

activities’. Those who have a passion for music can join 

one of our multiple bands and orchestras, and for those 

who enjoy performing arts there are various productions 

throughout the year. Habs offer sports for boys of all 

abilities and boast county level players in over 10 

different sports. 

The Medburn Centre is our brand-new, 

state-of-the-art sports and fitness 

complex equipped with a 25-metre, 

eight-lane swimming pool, gym, 

squash courts, climbing facilities, café 

and much more. 

The next development phase at Habs 

Boys is taking place at the Preparatory School, with 

completion due in Autumn 2018. The Prep School is 

undergoing a renovation including a two-storey extension 

with a revamp of all existing rooms and communal areas. 

“We are creating a Prep School for the next generation” 

said Mathew Judd, Second Master and Executive Head, 

Preparatory School. 

The School provides a unique coach service with over 110 

stops, spanning a 30-mile radius and offers provisions for 

pupils staying for after-school activities. 

2017 was another exceptional year for the School with 

regards to results. Both at A Level and GCSE Habs has 

a 100% pass rate. At A level an outstanding 46% of 

boys achieved the A* grade and 85% of students 

achieved between A* – A. GCSE results were equally as 

impressive with 70% earning the A* grade and over 

Open Day Saturday 6 October 2018 1pm-4pm 

The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School 

Butterfly Lane, Elstree, Hertfordshire WD6 3AF 

t: 020 8266 1700 e:admissions@habsboys.org.uk 

www.habsboys.org.uk 

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Nurturing Excellence 

Join Habs 

Independent School 

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Booked tours available throughout 

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020 8266 1700 

admissions@habsboys.org.uk 

registered charity no: 313996 

An outstanding independent day school for boys 5 – 18 

www.habsboys.org.uk 

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OPEN MORNING DATES 

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Senior School Open Morning - Thursday 8th March - 9.30am - 11am 

Junior School Open Morning - Tuesday 20 th March - 9.30am - 11am 

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The best way to experience what Keble can offer you and your son is to 

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and so through our sports, arts, music and drama we look to develop your 

son’s physical, creative, emotional and personal character. 

We look forward to meeting you at our Open Morning. 

For more information please contact Jane Wicks on office@kebleprep.co.uk 

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FILM REVIEW 

There’s entertainment for everyone this month from mischievous rabbits to killer parents! Enjoy! 

MONSTER FAMILY 

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Out 2nd March 

A whole host of British stars, including Emily Watson, Jason 

Isaacs and Catherine Tate, lend their voices to this spooky 

tale of a loving but dysfunctional family who are cursed on 

Halloween and turned into monsters. Borrowing bits from a 

lot of animated movies (mostly hit American franchise Hotel 

Transylvania), the film has its charms but is a bit too simplistic 

to compete with the big boys of the animation world. With a 

one animated classic already in cinemas this year in the form 

of Pixar’s Coco, this is for very bored families only! 

MOM AND DAD 

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Out 9th March 

The strange career of Nicolas Cage takes another turn in this horror 

movie about teenagers who must survive murderous attacks from 

their own parents (Cage and Selma Blair) when a strange disorder 

forces them to turn on those they love. It’s a weird idea for a movie, 

but one that works given that everyone’s tongues are firmly in their 

cheeks. As a guilty pleasure, seeing Nicolas Cage do the kind of 

crazy freak outs that have made him an internet favourite is not a 

bad way to spend a couple of hours. 

WONDER WHEEL 


The annual Woody Allen film, starring Kate Winslet as a former 

actress dealing with middle age and her own part in a love 

triangle, as well as working as a waitress in 1950’s Colney Island. 

A disappointing effort from a director who had been on a bit of 

a winning streak, the story offers little that hasn’t already been 

explored over and over by the filmmaker, and doesn’t make the 

most of his talented cast that also includes Justin Timberlake and 

Juno Temple. Never mind, there’s always next year. 

YOU WERE NEVER 

REALLY HERE 


He’s normally the softly spoken dramatic actor of numerous award 

winning films, but here Joaquin Phoenix plays a tough contract 

killer who uncovers more than he imagined while on a job. Bringing 

the best out of the star and script, director Lynne Ramsey (We Need 

To Talk About Kevin) mixes Taken style action with genuine drama 

to deliver something that feels fresh and original. It also showcases 

the amount of range in its star, who might have an action career in 

his future based on this evidence! 

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FILM REVIEW 

PETER RABBIT 


James Corden voices the title character in this big screen 

adaptation of the Beatrix Potter books, where Peter and friends 

terrorise mean farmer Mr. McGregor (Domhnall Gleeson). Your 

enjoyment of this film depends almost entirely on how well you 

know the original books. Lovers of Beatrix Potter will be aghast at 

the wise-cracking, twerking update to one of children’s literature’s 

most famous heroes, although newcomers and small children will 

probably not be as bothered. It would have been nice to have seen 

Peter Rabbit be given the same kind of care as the Paddington 

films, but as it is it’s a forgettable romp. 

JOURNEYMAN 


After 2011’s incredible Tyrannosaur, Paddy Considine is back 

as a director, also starring as a boxer who has to come to terms 

with severe brain damage that affects his career and his life with 

his wife (new Doctor Who Jodie Whitakker). There are excellent 

performances from both stars, who both give it everything they’ve 

got. However, the plot can be a bit heavy handed in the more 

emotional moments, leaving subtlety back in the dressing room. 

While not a knockout, it’s a story worth getting in the ring with. 

ALSO OUT THIS MONTH… 

A WRINKLE IN TIME 

Out 23rd March 

How’s this for a cast – Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Chris 

Pine, and Oprah Winrey in a film directed by Ava DuVernay 

(Selma)? This big budget fantasy follows two young children who 

travel to a distant planet to rescue their missing father (Pine), 

helped by a trio of Astral Travellers (Witherspoon, Kaling and 

Winfrey). It’s a hugely anticipated movie that reunites Winfrey and 

DuVernay, and the hugely well-received trailer teases what could 

be the kind of spectacular fairy tale that becomes a cinematic 

classic. You’ll be able to judge for yourself on the 23rd! 

READY PLAYER ONE 

Out 29th March 

Based on the best-selling novel, Steven Spielberg directs this sci-fi epic 

about a young man (Tye Sheridan) who enters an immersive virtual 

game to find a fortune left by its late owner (Mark Rylance). The source 

material was a huge hit that it seems only a name as big as Spielberg 

can bring to the screen, and the story seems tailor made for a techsavvy 

age. With the blockbuster master having flopped with The BFG 

and now more known for his historical dramas, could this be the film 

that puts him back on track? 

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Kate Winslet 

The Oscar winner on Woody Allen, Justin Timberlake and advice from her daughter. 

Kate Winslet adds to a long and illustrious CV 

this month in the Woody Allen film Wonder 

Wheel. She plays a former film actress in the 

1950’s struggling with life after fame, working 

as a waitress in Colney Island who has her sights set on 

a good looking young lifeguard (Justin Timberlake). 

For many, working with veteran film maker is a dream 

come true, and Winslet is no exception. “Working 

with Woody, I mean how long have you got?” she 

says at a Q&A for the film. “It’s both terrifying and 

completely exhilarating. From the moment I read 

the script I felt that way, terrified and exhilarated.” 

Of course, it wasn’t certain that the Titanic star would 

play the role, given that she herself didn’t think she 

could play it. “Actually when I did first read it, I remember 

feeling terribly disappointed, because I thought there’s 

just no way that I’m ever going to get to play this part, and 

someone else was going to have to do it because it was 

just too difficult” she says. “It was just a terrible shame 

that there was going to be this terrible moment where I 

was going to have to watch this other actress play Ginny.” 

Luckily, she got some tough love when approaching 

her family about the role. “I looked my husband in 

the eye and said ‘It’s absolutely brilliant, but I just 

can’t do it’” she recalls. “Then, my daughter walked 

past and said ‘for f***s sake, get over yourself!’” 

Many great actresses, from Diane Keaton to Cate 

Blanchett to Scarlett Johansson, have starred in lead 

roles for Allen, and Winslet certainly felt the weight of 

history. “I felt proud to join a long list of extraordinary 

actresses who have played leading roles for him, and that 

sense of responsibility was quite present in me too” she 

says. “I just had the feeling of ‘I just can’t F*** this up!’” 

From the moment I read 

the script I felt that way, 

terrified and exhilarated. 

While she enjoyed a good deal of respect from her 

director, the same can’t be said for her co-stars. As 

well as mistaking actor Jim Belushi for his dead brother 

John, the 82-year-old New Yorker didn’t seem to be 

familiar with global superstar cast member Justin 

Timberlake. “I actually don’t think he knew who he was 

at all!” she laughs. 

Wonder Wheel is released 9th March. 

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PROPERTY 

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MARCH 2018 

Supplement 

PROPERTY SUPPLEMENT

PROPERTY 

AN EXTREMELY NARROW 

CORNISH COTTAGE IS NOW 

ON SALE FOR £225,000 

PROPERTY NEWS 

YOUR MUST-READ MONTHLY ROUND-UP 

INCREDIBLE HOUSE COVERED IN A 

MILLION MOSAIC PIECES HAS FINALLY 

BEEN REVEALED AFTER YEARS OF 

BEING OBSCURED BY SCAFFOLDING 

You know those houses you walk past and think ‘that’s my dream 

house’? Usually they’re painted in pastels or have a jazzy door. There’s 

not much you can really assess beyond the exterior. In the jazzy 

houses rankings, all those pastel-painted homes will have a tough job 

beating this place in Chiswick, though. Over in West London there’s 

a house covered in a million colourful mosaic pieces. The reason you 

haven’t noticed it before: It’s been covered up with scaffolding for the 

last few years while the owner and artist behind the home, Carrie 

Reichardt, added the finishing touches. Now, finally, it’s been revealed. 

And it’s pretty glorious. 

Carrie spent the last two decades decorating the house with an 

‘uncensored’ art mural after becoming frustrated by galleries telling 

her what she could and couldn’t do with her art. ‘I just thought I 

wanted something that no-one could stop me from doing,’ says Carrie. 

‘The house has been 20 years in the making but it’s still a working 

progress. ‘I finished the front last May. Now we’re working on the back. 

It’ll probably take another five years to complete because I want to 

finish my garden as well. ‘I suspect it’ll become an ongoing thing until 

I die or find another home to start to decorate. ‘Naturally it does take 

an awfully long time to do a piece like this in between working and 

having three children and everything else that needs doing – at times 

it was hard. ‘The kids don’t even like it that much. My oldest used to 

hate it. I think she didn’t like being in a house that stood out so much, 

rather than not liking the actual art, though she now appreciates it.’ 

If you’ve got a touch of claustrophobia, this probably isn’t the house 

for you. 

Same goes for anyone who, like me, has a wide bum that knocks 

over glasses and cutlery whenever they walk past a table. One of 

Britain’s narrowest homes, which measures just 9ft wide, is now on 

sale for £225,000. Known as the Doll’s House, the cottage in Cornwall 

has struggled to sell thanks to its tiny size, having functioned as 

a holiday cottage since last year. It’s now back on the market at a 

slightly lower price to entice any owners who dream of a teeny 

home. The cottage has just 339 square foot of floorspace, but 

managed to pack in one bedroom, two reception rooms, a kitchen, 

and a shower room. 

If you don’t have a spare £250,000 handy but are keen for a stay, just 

cross your fingers and hope the home doesn’t sell. At the moment it’s 

listed as a holiday let by Cornish Cottages, with a week’s stay priced 

between £245 and £515. Cornish Cottages describes the property as 

having a Mediterranean feel thanks to a stable door entrance and tiled 

floor, and notes the thick stone walls that add to the home’s cosiness. 

NO, OWNING A HOLIDAY HOME ISN’T 

THE BIGGEST SIGN OF SUCCESS 

The idea of success is subjective. We may consider different 

milestones in our lives to be more important than the other. 

One person’s success may be another person’s cause for 

contemplation. It seems to be universally known in the UK, however, 

that owning a holiday home is one of the biggest markers of doing 

well in life. While it’s undeniable that having a home abroad or in 

another part of the UK is pretty kushty, there are other small-scale 

events that might cause a person to feel equally successful. Over 

half the people surveyed around the country agreed that owning a 

second property away from home was an indicator of the good life. It 

is quite common to have one if you’re fairly financially comfortable, 

without being rich. But surely there are other hallmarks of success?

“Honesty, Integrity & Trust” 

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HADLEY WOOD • £POA 

Extended Fully Detached property facing Hadley Common – 4 Double Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms (2 en-suite) and 

4 Receptions. Stands on approximately 1 acre plot. Converted Barn, Summerhouse, Indoor Swimming Pool and 

Triple Garage with own drive plus Carriage Driveway and Off Street Parking. Offering so much potential – SPP. 

SOUTHGATE/MINCHENDEN AREA • £895,000 

Larger than average double glazed, 3 good sized Bedroom Semi-Detached Family House. Extension scope to 

build above the garage, rear and into the very large loft (STPP), 2 spacious reception rooms, well fitted Kitchen/ 

Diner, downstairs Cloakroom, Semi-Converted Garage/Utility with plumbing facilities but this could also proved 

a 3rd Reception Room. Southerly Facing Rear Garden. Paved parking to front. 

SOUTHGATE • £895,000 

Luxury 4 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom Double Glazed and Professionally extended ‘Cox’ built House offered in 

‘Show House’ condition. Rear Garden with a large Paved Patio and Brick Built BBQ, Brick Built Summerhouse/Gym/ 

Multi-purpose building. Paved off street parking to front for 2 cars. Catchment of Ashmole Junior and Senior Schools. 

COCKFOSTERS • £800,000 OIEO 

Professionally extended and extremely spacious 4 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom Semi-detached House with attached 

garage with own drive and very deep frontage for off street parking for several cars. Approx. 130 ft Rear Garden. 2 separate 

reception rooms (largest 26 ft x 14 ft) and Luxury Fitted Kitchen/Diner. Enlarged Hallway and Downstairs Cloakroom. 

Plenty of Extension potential to add further bedrooms – SPP 

WESTERN ENFIELD • £800,000 OIEO CREWS HILL/ENFIELD • £650,000 

Beautifully presented Detached and Triple-fronted 4 Double Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Chalet-style Bungalow, near 

greenbelt. Modern 30 ft Fitted Kitchen/Diner, a spacious 30 ft Living Room and Double Glazed Conservatory. 

Large westerly facing garden. Off-street parking for several cars to front. Also WC and wash hand basin to 

First Floor but possible space for bath or shower. Suit family, or elderly with space for carers. 

Considerably improved and extended 3 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom (both brand new) Double Fronted and 

Detached Bungalow in quiet residential setting. Rear Reception Room + Dining Room, Brand new Luxury Fitted 

Kitchen. Landscaped rear garden. Large Carport to Front with OSP for 2/3 cars but could offer further extension 

potential – SPP. Access to Crews Hill BR Station. 

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• Apartment Kitchen & Bathroom finished to a very high 

■ Kitchen standard & Bathroom Finished to a Very 

• High Two Double Standard Bedrooms 

■ Two Double Bedrooms 

• ■ Within walking Walking distance Distance of Highams of Park Park and 

and Chingford Chingford Station Station 

• ■ Allocated Parking 

• ■ Communal Garden 

• ■ Stunning 3 Bedroom Semi-Detached House 

• House Brand New Modern Fitted Kitchen 

• ■ Brand Downstairs New Cloakroom Modern Fitted Kitchen 

• ■ Downstairs New Combi Boiler Cloakroom 

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• ■ Approx. 50ft Rear Garden 

• ■ Single Garage 

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• ■ Potential to to Extend subject Subject to Planning to Planning 

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NORTH WEALD £375,000 NORTH WEALD OIRO £495,000 



• ■ 3 Bedroom End of of Terrace House House 

• ■ Potential to Extend subject Subject to Planning to Planning 

Permission 

• ■ Open Plan Kitchen/Diner 

/ Diner 

• ■ Lounge 

• ■ Conservatory 

• ■ 3 Bedrooms with Fitted Wardrobes 

• ■ Ideal Family Home 

• ■ Quiet Cul-de-Sac Cul-De-Sac Location 

• ■ 4 Bedroom Semi-Detached House House 

• ■ Modern Kitchen 

• ■ Downstairs WC 

• ■ Landscaped Mature Garden Garden in excess In Excess of 100ft of 

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• ■ Paved Driveway to to Integral Garage 

• ■ Beautiful Family Home 

• ■ Double Glazed 

• ■ Gas Central Heating 

• ■ Central North Weald Weald Location Location 

THEYDON BOIS OIRO OIEO £750,000 NORTH WEALD £539,999 

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• ■ Lounge with Solid Wood Wood Flooring Flooring & Bay & Bay 

Window to to Front Aspect Aspect 

■ Separate Dining Room / Reception 2 with 

• Patio Separate Doors Dining to Garden Room/Reception 2 with Patio 

■ Underfloor Doors to Garden Heating to Kitchen & 

• Reception Underfloor Heating 2 to Kitchen & Reception 2 

• ■ Potential to to Extend (Subject (Subject to Planning to Planning 

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• ■ 2 Bedroom Detached Bungalow 

• ■ Lounge/Dining Room with with Patio Patio doors doors to to 

Garden 

• ■ Brand New Luxury Bathroom 

• ■ Driveway and and Front Front Garden Garden 

• ■ Integral Garage 

• ■ Within Walking Distance of of Local Local Shops Shops and 

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• ■ Landscaped Rear Rear Garden Garden 

NORTH WEALD £375,000 NORTH WEALD £450,000 

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EDITORIAL 

Charges Must Be Reasonable 

to be Reasonably Incurred 

– Says legal disputes expert Gary Beecham 

The leases relating to tenancies in blocks of flats and 

similar buildings will normally require the tenants to make 

a reasonable contribution towards the ‘estate’ costs of the 

property. The estate costs are those which apply to the whole 

of the premises or are for the benefit of all the tenants. Typical 

estate costs will be those for the cleaning of common areas, 

lift maintenance, buildings insurance etc. In addition, the 

landlord will have the right to recover costs for repairs and 

so on. 

It is usual for such costs to fall on the tenants only when they 

have been ‘reasonably incurred’ by the landlord. 

A recent case dealt with the situation in which a landlord 

sought to charge tenants for expenses which, though they 

may have been reasonably incurred, were thought to be 

unreasonably high. The 16 tenants of a block of flats were faced 

with demands for payment of their relevant contributions 

towards a block insurance policy. It is reasonable for tenants to 

be required to make such payments but the premium payable 

was some four times that which could be obtained in the open 

market for similar cover. 

The tenants went to court to oppose their liabilities, and the 

Upper Tribunal (UT) agreed with them that the amount charged 

was not reasonable. The landlord advanced no reason why 

there should be such a large discrepancy between the premium 

it incurred and the market premium and as a result the UT took 

the view that the expense was not reasonably incurred and 

could not be passed on in full to the tenants. 

This article is for general interest and does not constitute 

legal advice. For expert advice on any dispute contact Gary on 

020 8370 2870 or by email at garybeecham@vanderpumps.co.uk 

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