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Take
a trip
Exotic
England’s
Britai n
Caribbean
getaway
Beautiful beaches, luscious gardens and
abundant marine life – enjoy a taste of the tropics
without stepping foot outside of the UK
Journey just 28 miles south-west
from the mainland and you’ll
feel as though you’ve somehow
stepped on to an exotic film set.
On a sunny day, the breathtakingly
beautiful Isles of Scilly could easily be
mistaken for somewhere in the Caribbean,
where palm trees sway in the sea breeze,
bright flowers blossom in wild hedgerows
and shallow turquoise waters glisten in
between 140 tiny islands.
Only five islands are inhabited and
evidence of human life is subdued – you’ll
find no big hotels or holiday villages – and
the only noise you’re likely to hear will
come from the breaking of waves and the
cawing gulls above.
Whichever island
you visit, you’re
rarely more than a
ten-minute walk
from some of the
finest beaches
in Britain – and
with so few
people there,
there’s a good chance you’ll have them all
to yourself. All characterised by pale, fine
sand with shimmery grains of silver,
the beaches boast a tropical charm
you would expect to find thousands
of miles away.
Particular highlights include
Pentle Bay on Tresco, with its
shallow waters and low sand dunes,
Porthloo Beach on St Mary’s for rock
pool discoveries, Town Beach on St
Mary’s for beachcombing and Great
Bay on St Martin’s for swimming.
At first glance, it looks as though there
is little other than fish and seaweed
beneath the waves. But these waters
support a wealth of marine flora and
fauna – from soft coral and
seagrass beds, to visiting
dolphins and basking
sharks. A grey seal
colony also resides just
south of St Martin’s
Island, where you
can get up close on a
snorkeling excursion.
Local
artists and
craftspeople make
and sell their work at
Phoenix Craft Studios on St
Mary’s. You’ll find ceramics,
seaglass and fabrics – book
ahead to join a workshop
where you can create
your own Scilly
souvenir
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You’ll be astounded by the exotic beauty
of Pentle Bay on the isle of Tresco

A subtropical paradise, Tresco
Abbey Garden is brimming
with exotic plants that would
stand no chance of survival
on the mainland. Built in the
19th Century around the ruins
of a Benedictine Abbey, it is
home to 20,000 exotic plant
species from towering palms
to desert cacti and crimson
flame trees, all nurtured by the
temperate Gulf Stream which
passes nearby.
It’s quite easy to while away
Tropical Tresco
Hop to it
Join one of the colourful boat trips
and island hop around Scilly –
you can even visit the islands
whose only residents are the
wildlife. Depending on the time
of year, you have a good chance
of spotting seabirds – including
puffins, shearwaters, cormorants,
shags, kittiwakes, razorbills,
guillemots and petrels – gliding
across the open water or perching
precariously on cliff edges.
In the evenings, ‘supper boats’
give visitors the chance to sample
tasty fayre from the various pubs
and restaurants across
the main islands.
All boat journey
details are advertised
on the day of travel, as
sea conditions often
dictate what options are
available to the boatmen.
a day strolling along sunny
terraces and gazing out across
the borders towards the
Atlantic Ocean. Even those who
aren’t gardening enthusiasts
will enjoy the fusion of scents,
sights and sounds that
surprise around every corner.
As well as an enchanting
horticultural display, you’ll also
find some brilliant sculptures
and the Valhalla museum – a
collection of figureheads from
shipwrecks.
Tr avel
back in time
The Isles of Scilly Museum is packed
with an eclectic mix of historical
items, including material from wrecks,
prehistoric and Roman-British artefacts,
natural and social history and lots of
local art. Among these are Neolithic
remains, clay pipes left behind by
generations of sailors and a small
exhibition on Edward Heath – the
prime minister who adored Scilly so
much he was buried here.
But Scilly’s history isn’t confined
Handy contacts
nScilly Tourist Information
Centre – 01720 620600
www.visitislesofscilly.com
n Tresco Abbey Gardens –
www.tresco.co.uk
n Phoenix Craft Studios
– 01720 422900 www.
phoenixcrafts.moonfruit.com
n Scilly Seal Snorkeling
– 01720 422848 www.
scillysealsnorkelling.com
n Wildlife tours –
01720 422212 www.
islandwildlifetours.co.uk
Top tip!
You can reach St Mary’s
– Scilly’s largest island – in
under 60 minutes via Skybus,
departing from either Land’s
End, Newquay or Exeter
Airports. Alternatively, you
can take the scenic, threehour
ferry journey
from Penzance
to its museum. This tiny landmass is
home to an incredible 239 outdoor
ancient monuments and archaeological
sites. From maritime shipwrecks and
Bronze Age burial chambers dating
back 3,000 years, to deserted Christian
chapels on uninhabited islands and
heavily fortified castles, as well as
headlands from the English
Civil War – you can explore
all of these on guided
walking tours.
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99

As British Airways turns 100,
Lorna White uncovers the
glitz and glamour of air travel
through the decades
Air travel hasn’t always
been restricted legroom
and limited luggage. In
fact, some of us may
remember that in its
Fifties heyday, flying to faraway
climes was the pinnacle of glamour.
Flights were a luxurious
party in the sky, often associated
with our favourite Hollywood
movie stars who we loved to see
effortlessly stepping off a plane
for some extravagant holiday or
film premiere. Planes were a place
to enjoy bottomless glasses of
Champagne and 5-star gourmet
cuisine – something that might
seem a long way from the flying
experience today.
So as British Airways celebrates
its 100th birthday, we look back
at how this once glamorous
adventure has transformed
over the years.
Stairway to heaven: A stewardess and passengers pictured on a Boeing 747 in
the Seventies and right passengers stretch out in the lap of luxury
Come fly
with me
One big party
These days, it costs a
lot to enjoy a firstclass
flight. But
before the Seventies,
every customer
received the same
top-notch service and
passenger perks.
In the Fifties, once onboard
it was acceptable to light
up a cigarette while children
ran around, and alcohol flowed
freely. Food was decadent and
passengers would be presented
with a huge range of fresh meats,
vegetables, cheeses and desserts,
served on china plates with metal
cutlery – a world away from the
pre-prepared meal with plastic
cutlery of today.
As for entertainment, the
latest blockbusters were shown
cinema-style on one large screen.
A century of British Airways...
1919« On August 25 Aircraft
Transport and Travel Limited,
a forerunner company of
today’s British Airways,
launches the world’s
first daily international
scheduled air service
between London and
Paris. It takes off from
Hounslow Heath, close to
today’s Heathrow Airport,
Fifties air hostesses, such as these two from BOAC, had to be a certain
weight, height, appearance and age, be glamorous and professional
carrying a single passenger and cargo
that includes newspapers, grouse,
Devonshire cream and jam.
1920 to 1929« In 1924
the Government creates
Imperial Airways as, “The
chosen instrument of air
travel” and begins services
from London (Croydon) to
European destinations, as
well as pioneering routes to
Africa, the Middle East and India.
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etro favourites
High fliers: The Beatles
on a jet flightdeck
in 1964, with Paul
McCartney trying
on the pilot’s hat
and below, Delta
stewardesses check
out their hats
Luggage galore
Getting through security at the airport
used to be a breeze before the days of
necessary checks. Passengers could
take pretty much anything on board
and there were no limits on how
much luggage could be brought
along. It was quite common
for passengers to be invited
into the cockpit to meet
the pilot – something
The Beatles enjoyed
on their many flights
around the world.
Glamour girls
Back in the Fifties,
being an air stewardess
was hailed as the most
glamorous job in the world.
For most airlines, applicants had
to be young single females between
the ages of 21 and 27 and they were
scrutinised on every aspect of their
appearance from their height and
weight to make-up and hair. And even
Applicants had to be young,
single, females between the
ages of 21 and 27 and they
were scrutinised on every
aspect of their appearance
from their height and
weight to make-up and hair
once you’d got the job, successful
applicants underwent six months’
intense training including a make-up
lesson from Elizabeth Arden.
Over the years, things changed
and air-hostesses didn’t have to be
women. More recently, uniform rules
for women have also been relaxed.
Many airlines allow female flight
attendants to choose trousers and go
make-up free if they wish.
Revolutions in the skies
While it used to take an exhausting
12 days to get from the UK to
Australia, developments in
technology mean flights are now
far faster (London to Sydney takes
just 20 hours). Before the Fifties,
planes were powered by pistons so
were unable to fly at a high altitude
or fast speed, making for a turbulent
and often alarming journey. But once
commercial airlines such as Pan Am
and British Airways made the move
to jet engines, flight-times reduced
massively. As well as getting faster,
planes quickly got larger and easier
to manufacture, making flights more
frequent. But as the number of planes
in the air grew, increased passenger
numbers meant airlines were no
longer able to provide that exclusive
party atmosphere.
Sir Freddie takes off
The arrival of Sir Freddie Laker
proved another real game changer.
The English airline entrepreneur
who founded Laker Airways in 1966,
was one of the first airline owners to
adopt the ‘low-cost no-frills’ business
model. In 1977 he took it a step
further launching Skytrain, a lowcost
daily service between London
and New York. Sadly, the company
didn’t survive the recession in the
eaaly Eighties and went bankrupt
in 1982. But it sparked a demand for
inexpensive travel and the package
holiday deals we still enjoy today.
1940 to 1949« British
Overseas Airways Corporation
(BOAC), the new state airline,
forms in April 1940 and operates
wartime services under the
control of the Air Ministry while
British European Airways (BEA)
is created to operate commercial
services to Europe.
1950 to 1959« BOAC starts
the world’s first jet-only
transatlantic service.
1960 to 1969« Boeing 707s
and De Havilland Tridents
increase passenger capacity.
In 1965, a BEA Trident makes
the world’s first fully automatic
landing at Heathrow carrying
commercial passengers.
1970 to 1979« The Boeing
747 first wide-bodied jet,
the Jumbo Jet, arrives in 1971.
In 1974 BOAC and BEA merge
to become British Airways.
1990 to 1999« In 1997
the airline unveils its new
corporate identity which
includes a variety of tailfin
designs representing different
countries.
2010 to present day« BA
carries the Olympic flame
on board an Airbus A319,
specially named Firefly, from
Athens to London on May
18, 2012.
Modern day: A
British Airways
flight attendant
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83

With this year’s RHS Chelsea
Flower Show underway we take
a look at some memorable
gardens from recent years
Blooming
It’s that time of year again when
the tranquil surroundings of
the Royal Hospital in Chelsea
are transformed into a hive of
horticultural happenings for
the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
This year’s show, which will also
feature a garden designed by the
Duchess of Cambridge and her team,
celebrates the theme of reconnecting
with nature and the beauty of the
natural world.
So as we enjoy this year’s floral
delights – either on telly or by
visiting the show – we thought
we’d take a look back at some of the
most special Chelsea Flower Show
gardens of recent years.
brilliant!
n The Duchess of Cambridge
discussing plans for her garden which
was revealed this week
n A piece of
paradise... this
sacred Celtic
sanctuary garden
created by
award-winning
Irish landscape
designer Mary
Reynolds proved
a real hit in 2016
with its lush green
planting and
circular stone arch.
DID
YOU
KNOW?
◗ Gnomes have been officially banned from the
Flower Show apart from in the centenary year
of 2013 when a display of 150 were gathered
to meet the Queen. Balloons and flags are also
banned from gardens.
◗ It takes 800 people 33 days to build
the show from bare grass to the finished
display. The garden shows are built
from scratch in just 19 days and are
dismantled in five days.
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n A slice of the
Yorkshire Dales
came to Chelsea
last year with this
gorgeous Welcome
to Yorkshire Garden.
Dry stone walls and a
tumbling beck were
all part of the charm,
winning the garden
a Gold Medal, Best
Construction and the
BBC People’s Choice
Award.
in the picture
n Called Hope in Vulnerability, this 2015 garden took visitors to the
land-locked African country Lesotho. The garden was exhibited by
the charity Sentebale, founded by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of
Lesotho, to highlight its work helping vulnerable children.
n Another slice of Yorkshire
featured in this 2016 garden
God’s Own County, winner of
the BBC’s People Choice award.
Woodland planting and a
stained glass feature were all
part of the magic.
n The perfect place to
relax. Diarmuid Gavin’s
Irish Sky garden was a
huge talking point in
2011, winning a Gold
Medal. It included the
lower level, pictured,
and a ‘hanging garden’
suspended above
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◗ The show has been held in the
grounds of the Royal Hospital
Chelsea, London every year since
1913, apart from gaps during the
two World Wars.
Where to watch Chelsea
From Tuesday, May 21 to Saturday, May 25 there will
be full coverage on BBC1 and BBC2. Presenters
include Monty Don, pictured left, Joe Swift and
Sophie Raworth. There will also be a highlights
show on Sunday, May 26.
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eal life
As Britain’s Got
Talent’s Ashleigh
Butler helps launch a
new children’s story
book, she explains
the huge role her
late dog Pudsey and
new doggy pal Sully
played in shaping
her life
By Katharine Wootton
We all
know the
amazing
impact
dogs can
have on us. For Ashleigh
Butler, who won Britain’s Got
Talent with her dancing dog
Pudsey in 2012, that impact
has shaped her life. “I had
dogs from the age of four and
it really gave me such a sense
of responsibility, something
to work towards with training
them and a wonderful sense
of companionship,” says
Ashleigh (24). That’s why she
wanted to support
a new
children’s
book
called A
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New dog on the block:
Ashleigh and Sully
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‘My dogs
made me
who I am’
Pawfect Pair, based on the true
story of 17-year-old Roxy Carr,
who was inspired by Ashleigh
and Pudsey to get her own
dog, a Cockapoo called Poppy.
The book came out of
research by pet food brand
Eukanuba which found more
young people are becoming
dog owners to combat the
stresses of modern day living.
“Dogs really helped me
growing up,” says Ashleigh.
“At school I was known as
the weird dog girl and people
didn’t really understand me,
but then I started doing dog
shows and met other young
people with the same passion
as me, which was lovely.”
Ashleigh has always been
surrounded by dogs, but it
was at the
age of 11 when Pudsey came
into her life. “He was very
much a one-person dog and
we had such a special bond. It
was as if he knew what I was
thinking. I really felt like we
grew up together,” she says.
And when Ashleigh was
catapulted into the spotlight
by winning Britain’s Got
Talent at just 17, Pudsey was
there to help with that, too.
“He knew when I was having
a bad day and would just sit
next to me quietly.”
So naturally it was
completely devastating
when two years ago, Pudsey
suddenly passed away from
blood cancer. “Until you
have a dog or a pet and they
become part of your life and
then lose them, people don’t
understand how much they
mean to you. They are part
of the family,” says Ashleigh.
“And because he went in a
few days I didn’t really have
that time where I knew he
was getting older and could
spoil him in retirement.”
As she came to terms
with her grief, Ashleigh
says she often found
comfort in her other dog,
Sully. “Interestingly, it was
as if Sully went through
a grieving process too as
he wasn’t as energetic
and bouncy and became
very protective of me.
Ashleigh and
Pudsey won
Britain’s Got Talent
in 2012 with their
adorable dance act
Having always been rather
hyperactive and a bit crazy,
when Pudsey died he
matured and realised he
wanted to step up the mark.”
And that’s how he became
Ashleigh’s latest dancing
partner, recently winning
‘When I lost Pudsey
it was as if Sully went
through a grieving
process too as he
wasn’t as energetic
and became very
protective of me’
the agility category at Crufts
together earlier in the year,
which moved her to tears.
“Sully’s so different to
Pudsey but he’s so funny and
makes me laugh every day,”
says Ashleigh. “I wouldn’t
be doing what I’m doing
without my dogs. ”
n A Pawfect Pair, released by pet
food company Eukanuba, is out
now and available from www.
eukanuba.co.uk/pawfectpair
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