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Contents
October 2019
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WHEN IN KENT
Maggie Alderson tracks down
the best of Kentish properties
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140
LONG LASTING LIPSTICK
Jo Fairley recommends lippy
with the longevity to last
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FORWARD THINKING
How to plan your finances for your
child’s private school education
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50
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NOTEBOOK
News and events for October
ALL THAT JAZ
A Victorian cottage hiding a
treasure trove of art within
GET THE LOOK
Jaz up your own home
BOLD & BEAUTIFUL
Statement sofas to liven
up any interior
TRAVELS IN STYLE
The home of interior design
genius Anna Marie Perth
GET THE LOOK
Products that would be at
home in Anna Marie’s home
HIDE & SEEK
Fashion gets leathered up
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BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY
Henrietta Norton on
fermentation and gut health
10 MINUTE FITNESS
Fitness that fits into
a busy lifestyle
EASY AUTUMN
SHOWSTOPPERS
Fruity puds from Laura Paton
TIME FOR CHANGE
Jo Arnell navigates changing
light levels as autumn begins
SWEET DREAMS
Sue Whigham is celebrating
the marvellous world of moths
TIME TO REASSESS
Hilary Wilce reassesses schools’
focus on ‘traditional’ subjects
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WINTER SPORTS
We talk to local schools about
how sports education changes
in the colder months
WHAT’S ON
All the best of local events this month
COMPETITION
Win a Laksen gentleman’s
Balfour Field Sports Jacket
from In The Country
FABLES FROM THE FARM
Jane Howard on the historic
practice of ‘pannage’
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A stunning six/seven bedroom unlisted country house with 4512 sq ft of
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HYTHE £750,000
A beautiful Grade II listed Georgian town house situated over four fl oors in a
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iron fi re places, pillar radiators and original sash windows. EPC EXCEMPT
SANDHURST £600,000
A deceptively spacious detached family home, with versatile accommodation,
large four bay detached garage, delightful gardens, on the outskirts of the popular
village of Sandhurst and within the Cranbrook School Catchment Area. EPC E
NEW ROMNEY £650,000
A lovely detached countryside cottage located on a quiet country road. Three
bedrooms, two bathrooms, sitting room with beamed ceiling and inglenook and
log burner and surrounded by lovely gardens. EPC EXCEMPT
HIGH HALDEN £550,000 - £575,000
An attractive Grade II listed fronted three bedroom detached character home
with a wealth of period features including exposed beams and inglenook fi replace,
situated in the heart of the popular village of High Halden. EPC EXCEMPT
TENTERDEN £650,000
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Situated in a semi-rural position in Lymbridge Green this
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Bethersden SOLD STC £715,000
A stunning Grade II listed 4 bedroom barn conversion situated
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Tenterden FOR SALE £235,000
This 2 bedroom bungalow is situated on a no through
road just off Tenterden High street. With spacious and flexible
accommodation throughout the property is in a convenient
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This stunning property gives you the chance to own a piece
of Tenterden’s history, previously towns theatre, this Grade II
Listed Georgian cottage has bags of character and is situated in
one of the most beautiful avenues in the town. EPC Exempt
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HARPERS AND HURLINGHAM
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Cranbrook School Catchment Area
STONE CUM EBONY OIEO £1,695,000
STRIKING EARLY VICTORIAN FARMHOUSE
• Three receptions • Kitchen/dining room • Utility
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Swimming pool • Approx. 11 acres • EPC: E
Rural location with far reaching views
LINTON OIEO £1,195,000
STUNNING GRADE II LISTED COUNTRY
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BOUGHTON MALHERBE £1,095,000
CHARMING UNLISTED CONVERTED BARN
• Galleried sitting room • Dining room • Kitchen/
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(two ensuite) • Family bathroom • Garaging •
Swimming pool • Garden approx. 2 acres • EPC: E
Planning to convert garage to ancillary accommodation
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The Cornerhouse, Stone Street, Cranbrook
01580 715400
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House
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£6,950,000
When in Kent
Maggie Alderson picks her favourite homes on the market
Twyssenden Manor
The dream: This is a really
exceptional Grade II* listed property.
It started as 15th century hall house
with a separate wing, which were
linked in the late 16th century
by a sandstone tower topped
with a timber viewing platform
giving 360 views of the beautiful
countryside. Renovations, after years
(unbelievably) as a Youth Hostel,
uncovered a priest hide, hidden
chapel and painted Medieval panels.
But it’s not all historic – among many
outbuildings is a party barn with
billiards table and a wiff waff table.
Where: Just outside the exceptional
village of Goudhurst.
Setting: An absolutely idyllic rural
location in rolling countryside in
the High Weald, with Goudhurst
visible in the distance.
Beds: 5 Baths: 4 (plus two more
of each in the party barn)
Special features: The amazing
panelling in the bedrooms.
Pleasing details: The pontoon
out into the lake with an ivycovered
stone folly on it.
Outside: Formal gardens and
lake, orchards, a tennis court,
picturesque ruins plus 258 acres
of pasture and woodland.
Time to town: Just over an hour from
Marden station, 17 minutes drive.
Agent: Savills, Cranbrook
01580 721014 savills.com
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The Garden House
£1,500,000
The dream: A striking 21st century
house designed by Roderick James and
built in 2003, arranged in a striking
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tower and the golden beams inside
are elegant nods to the oasts and hall
houses of the local vernacular.
Where: Within a short walk
of downtown Cranbrook.
Setting: Tucked away in the
sanctuary of its large garden.
Beds: 4 Baths: 3
Special features: The space, height and
light of the flowing open plan living area.
Pleasing details: Underheated
flagstone floors in the living area.
Outside: Really stunning contemporary
planting around mature trees designed
by Chelsea Flower Show 2019 Best
Show Garden winner Andy Sturgeon.
Time to town: Just over an hour to
Charing Cross or Cannon Street, from
Staplehurst, which is a 10 minute drive.
Agent: Jackson-Stops, Cranbrook
01580 720000 jackson-stops.co.uk
Stace House
£1,395,000
The dream: An elegant Queen Anne
Grade II listed house, with a very
appealing frontage, with dormer windows
in the top storey and Victorian additions.
The house has lovely proportions, original
wide floorboards and a panelled dining
room. This is a perfect family home, with
no fewer than five reception rooms.
Where: A quarter of a mile from the
centre of the lovely town of Tenterden.
Setting: Attractive farmland.
Beds: 6 Baths: 4
Special features: A really fabulous
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Pleasing details: A large
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Outside: A lovely walled garden with
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trees. A door through the wall leads to
a well-organised vegetable garden with
raised brick borders and mature fruit trees.
Agent: Knight Frank, Tunbridge Wells
01892 515035 knightfrank.co.uk
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Previous pages & above: The almost black walls of the sitting
room provide the perfect backdrop for Jaz’s collection of artworks
Houses on a residential street can blend into one.
Especially if there is a row of them built as a
set at the same time – but things can be very
different within. As I discovered on a quiet road, where
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you’re right in it the moment the front door opens.
As Jaz Rosten-Edwards welcomed us into her hallway, I was
so jaw-dropped I could hardly stutter ‘hello’. The walls, ceiling
and woodwork painted the rich, deep grey of Farrow & Ball’s
iconic Downpipe and the fabulous 1950s Italian chandelier
would be an impressive introduction on their own – but
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floor, both sides and all of them invite further investigation.
A mixture of original paintings, black and white
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surfaces, walls covered with art works, plus sculptures
and neon – and inviting me to sit at the (genuine)
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This page: In the kitchen, Jaz has painted every surface – including cupboard doors, drawer fronts and tiles – a striking ultra-dark
grey and changed the handles on the units. A lovely painting of a hare dressed in a velvet frock coat and ruff (above right) turns
out to be a water and heat resistant Ibride tray which she attached to the ugly white front of the boiler with Command strips
corporate world she came to open her own art gallery.
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original art works and prints, up to editions of just 25
pieces), but her house acts as a showcase for the works
on sale, via her Instagram account @jazzierere.
“I’ve always been creative and I decided to fulfil my dream
to have a gallery, without the overheads of a bricks and
mortar space. I post shots of works by the artists
I represent in the house on Instagram, because is shows
the art in its natural habitat and people can see them
to scale. Then they can go to the site to buy them.”
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print and from £200 to £1,200 for a painting. This is
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original artworks, which is so important to her.
“I started collecting original works, because I didn’t
want to buy disposable art. Original art evokes emotions
and I want people to experience this when they choose
it. I also want to help emerging artists by giving them
exposure as well as helping them to sell their art.”
And via her online service between artists and collectors,
it is the joyful emotional aspect of choosing and owning
original artworks that Jaz wants people to experience.
“People ask, ‘what should I invest in?’ and I always say, ‘buy
it because you love it’. It has to be a gut reaction. A sacrifice
might be needed to buy it, but it’s worth it. I don’t think
it’s necessarily good practice to buy everything you want.”
This philosophy of buying thoughtfully and buying well
holds true for Jaz for every aspect of furnishing a home.
Her wonderfully rich environment – I wanted to get out a
clipboard and ask her where she had found every single
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Above: The majority of the furniture and lighting in Jaz’s home are vintage finds, but the new pieces she has chosen are of
very good quality. A bright blue velvet-covered sofa on the opposite side of the dining room is by Designers Guild
thing in it – is an eclectic mix of vintage, chain store, good
quality new and unique, sourced over time with thought
and consideration. Something she feels strongly about.
“It’s important to think about sustainability and the
impact upon the environment. I think we are moving
towards fast interiors, and fast art type purchases. There
are obvious parallels that can be drawn with fast fashion
which has tainted aspects of the industry. I believe in
buying well and buying once. Not in a snobbish way,
but if you want a unique home, accept it will take time.
Consider purchases, don’t go for instant gratification.”
This is why, while the majority of the furniture and
lighting in this home are very special vintage finds – like
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Jaz, whilst citing another example of good quality,
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Jaz takes the same quality-matters approach to paint – a
smart move, considering the impact the strong colours
throughout the house make. Taking me further on through
what Jaz describes as ‘a long, thin house’, it’s a bit like
gloriously strolling through a Farrow & Ball paint chart. With
all surfaces Off Black in the kitchen, Studio Green (a rich
deep green) in the bathroom and the utility room. A very
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when they bought it nine years ago. “It was very safe,” says
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whatsoever on the house. Very unusual in these times of
knocking through, opening out, going up and adding
on. “We had architect plans drawn up to expand
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This page: Hands appear quite often throughout the house, the pair on the dining table, cast in plaster, are from Abigail Ahern. A
large-scale painting of a girl over the fireplace is by Janet Stocker, a young artist who Jaz represents, whilst on the opposite wall is
another large painting of a girl, more close up, by Juby Page, an artist Jaz stumbled upon by chance at an art fair in Chelsea
into the loft, like other houses on our street have done,
and have another bedroom and bathroom, but we
decided with just the two of us, we didn’t need to.”
Leaving Jaz to pour all her love and energy into the
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the lowliest corner, the utility room, which is not only painted
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own too. As does the bathroom. Why would you leave a
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admire and enjoy?
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not be too adversely affected by the environment where
moisture and condensation may be an issue. I always
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“There is always a colour link when I hang pictures,” Jaz explains. “I colour block, to create
a link through the room.” She has had plenty of practise, with the arrangements constantly
changing and evolving as new pieces – to sell, or to add to her own collection – come into the
house and go out again
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This page: Prints, paintings and sculptures of assorted sizes cover the walls on either side of the staircase
give my customers practical advice if they request it
especially if they have not bought original art before”.
Another detail I spot here yields a fiendishly
handy tip – Jaz mixes real pot plants with faux
ones. It’s a very clever way to fill your house
with greenery, without creating an enormous
plant-care workload requiring the time and
commitment needed to rear a litter of puppies.
Travelling from Studio Green to the Off Black of the
kitchen there is another genre of Jaz’s art collection to
enjoy, in very striking black and white ceramic pieces
by Jude Jelfs, who she discovered at a ceramics show
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This page: Although painted in deep, rich tones, the bedrooms
are surprisingly airy, with light flooding in from large windows,
reflected in touches of gilding and with greenery bringing a bit of
the outdoors in Left: The zebra head pot, sourced from a shop called
Hilary and Flo, is arranged with other pieces that Jaz has added to
her collection over the years
– part of the round of visits to galleries, art fairs and open
studios which are now a crucial part of her business life.
The kitchen also shows off Jaz’s inventive ingenuity. A print
of a hare dressed in a velvet frock coat and ruff turns out to be
a laminate tray attached to the ugly white front of the boiler
with Command strips. “It surprised a plumber. He’d never
seen anything like it before, but had to admit it worked.”
She’s taken no prisoners with the rest of the kitchen
space – changing nothing physical, but painting every
surface, including cupboard doors, drawer fronts and
tiles, a striking ultra-dark grey, and changing handles.
The ceramic stool in black and white, like the Jude
Jelfs pieces, which looks like Fornasetti is one of Jaz’s
considered new pieces, from Rockett St George.
Moving back into the dining room – and starting to get
my eye in, after the initial surprise and slight sensory
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“Hanging artworks depends on their weight. For lighter pieces you can
use Command strips, which are removable, but I tend to use nails, screws
and wall plugs. I do it all by eye, I never use a tape measure. I don’t want
it to look perfect – I want it to look lived in, not precious.”
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This page: Jaz mixes real pot plants with faux ones. A very
clever way to fill your house with greenery, without creating a
plant-care overload. Textures throughout this bedroom, and the
chandelier above the bed, add to its luxurious and inviting feel
overload (of a very thrilling kind) – I notice themes.
Hands appear quite often, in two wonderful polyresin
ones on the table from Abigail Ahern, some of which are
Fornasetti and others found in a Brighton antique shop.
But the thing that really jumps out from Jaz’s wonderful
walls are faces. A large-scale painting of a girl over the
fireplace, which has a dreamy, fairy-tale quality, is by
Janet Stocker, a young artist who Jaz represents.
On the opposite wall is another large painting of a
girl, more close up, by Juby Page, an artist Jaz stumbled
upon by chance at an art fair in Chelsea. Walking
round by herself, she had seen and fallen in love with
the painting – that gut reaction she talks about. “When
I met up with my husband Mark later on, he insisted
on taking me to see a picture he loved at the fair…
and it was the same one. We had to have it.”
These are just two of the faces in this room, with several
more on the wall behind the Designers Guild sofa – including
a pen and ink portrait of a woman which I particularly
fall in love with, by celebrated artist Gill Button. “I like
faces,” says Jaz, “because I’m interested in people.”
The theme continues when we venture back
into the hall, where that floor-to-ceiling hang
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“People ask, ‘what should I invest in?’ and I always say, ‘buy it because you love
it’. It has to be a gut reaction. A sacrifice might be needed to buy it, but it’s worth
it. I don’t think it’s necessarily good practice to buy everything you want.”
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This page & next pages: Pinks, greens and blues picked out in the artworks are matched by soft furnishings. Wallpaper printed with ornate
panelling on one wall by Rockett St George breaks up the deep grey used to paint the walls, ceiling, wardrobe and door giving an illusion of ‘relief’
demands some serious consideration – not least the
practicalities of it. How does she hang them all?
“Hanging artworks depends on their weight. For lighter
pieces you can use Command strips, which are removable,
but I tend to use nails, screws and wall plugs. I do it all
by eye, I never use a tape measure. I don’t want it to look
perfect – I want it to look lived in, not precious.”
But while Jaz makes it sound as though she casually
throws her artworks up, there are other picture-hanging
skills involved to make them look as good as they do.
As we turn into the sitting room, I’m struck by two
pieces on the facing wall, which look so right together
I assume they are by the same artist. One is an old
painting, which has been painted over with the word
FAKE in large pink letters. Below it is a round painting,
on a pink background, also featuring overpainting.
But it turns out they are by two different artists (Heath
Kane and Marcie Kobernus, respectively) – and it’s
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“I post shots of works by the
artists I represent in the house
on Instagram, because it shows
the art in its natural habitat and
people can see them to scale”
Jaz’s very considered placement that makes them work so
well together, especially with an oval painting on a black
background to one side and another smaller work with a
black background completing the arrangement. “There is
always a colour link when I hang pictures,” she explains.
“I colour block to create a link between each room.”
She has had plenty of practise, with the arrangements
changing and evolving as new pieces – to sell, or to add to her
own collection – come in and out of the house. You can see it
on her Instagram feed, where there are several pieces hanging
in different spots from where they were when I visited.
No wonder she’s got nearly 25,000 followers on the app.
Like her home, it’s full of interest and inspiration,
curated by an expert eye.
Address Book:
Visit oneoffto25.com to see Jaz’s curated mix of
original art works and prints, up to editions of just 25
pieces, and find her on Instagram @jazzierere.
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surrey Homes
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2019
3-day shopping &
lifestyle event
LUCY FLEMING
Editor
It’s finally on the horizon! After months of preparation,
the amazing Sandown Park will open its gates to open
House visitors this month – 9am on Thursday 10th
October – for the first of three days of shopping paradise in
the grounds of this renowned racecourse. If you’ve enjoyed
coming to our wealden Times Midsummer and Midwinter
Fairs, you’ll love open House’s mix of interiors, fashion,
food and drink with a Surrey twist, alongside inspiring
lifestyle talks on our Live Stage from the likes of wellbeing
guru Melissa Hemsley and interiors expert Jane Cowdry.
Plus, if you book your tickets ahead of the event, you will
receive an Open House jute shopping bag free-of-charge.
You can still get hold of discounted tickets until Wednesday
9th October if you book online at surrey-homes.co.uk/events.
We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
Meet the Makers
We asked our exhibitors what we can look
forward to at surrey Homes Open House
BLADES HEATING LTD
▲ FEUDO SAN LORENZO
Feudo San Lorenzo are a small
family-run business, headed
by husband and wife team,
Mario and Barbara, who are
based in London, but with
roots firmly tied to Sicily.
They are keen to promote
the delicious natural products
from their home province of
Agrigento, such as extra virgin
olive oil, and encouraging
their customers to visit Sicily
as a tourist destination.
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“We believe in eco-sustainability
and have taken great care to
farm organically and harvest
using traditional methods,
employing local people with their
handed-down knowledge.”
Established in 1898, Blades is
one of the five original AGA
distributors, as well as being
a premier Everhot dealer in
the South East. It’s a familyrun
business that focuses
on great customer service
and prides itself on making
sure the customer is 100 per
cent happy, by offering free
home surveys and one-to-one
demonstrations to find the
right cooker for every person.
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HOPEFUL LONDON
Hopeful London is an
independent accessories brand
inspired by luxury, simplicity
and functionality, producing
simple, beautiful accessories for
everyday life. Sustainability is at
the core of their ethos, ensuring
each item is of the highest quality
and ethically produced with their
products wholly designed and
made in the UK.

RT FACT FLOWERS
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shop is… makes everything worthwhile!”
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well as their bespoke service, they
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From Belo is a company inspired by
the founders’ experiences of working
with poverty-stricken communities
in South America. They use
decommissioned seatbelts and other
materials destined for landfill to create
luxury accessories. For every product
sold, two to six meals are provided
to the homeless of Belo Horizonte
in Brazil. From Belo’s mission is to
create sophisticated fashion accessories
which are kind to the planet and the
people that make them.
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moment for our team as it showed that all
of the hard work from charity volunteer to
artisan to manufacturer to designer had
their work recognised.”
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A contemporary collection of knitwear
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tunics with co-ordinating snake print
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THE BOOT ROOM
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artisans in Andalucía using
the finest quality leathers.
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Brownstone is a contemporary new brand founded
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Their range includes natural wax candles, reed
diffusers, cotton coated cosmetics’ bags and fine bone
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and contemporary packaging to Open House.
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Beautiful and stylish
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Wardrobe Refresh
Harness the most desirable trends for the whole family. From
childrenswear to womenswear to personalised accessories to jewels,
Open House exhibitors have everything you need to create the latest looks
A British designed luxury
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connection between comfort
and chic sophistication.
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A contemporary
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Surrey Homes
magazine
2019
Luxury Merino wool
activewear for men
and women.
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UK designed cashmere
jumpers and cardigans
co-ordinated with
beautiful shirts.
silverpinkcompany.co.uk
Adorable collection of
children’s nightwear,
bedroom, bathroom
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emandlu.co.uk
Award-winning, British
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a focus on combining
handpicked, precious
gemstones and metals.
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Up-and-coming
French fashion
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Neoprene and velvet
pouches, tote bags and
overnight travel bags.
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Monogrammed
accessories, linens
and gifts.
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Unique, lightweight,
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surrey Homes
magazine
2019
WE LOVED THIS
FROM AUGUST ISSUE
This beautiful sitting room was
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in part of a mansion built by
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Harness the moodiness of deep, dark hues and luxe
velvets with the help of Open House exhibitors
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1 Fuchsia Jaal Chenille Woven Rug £245
farohome.com 2 Admiral Jaal Cotton Woven
Rug £280 farohome.com 3 Belgian Ormolu Chandeliers £375 kireihome.co.uk 4 Maru
Lamp Shade £95 sansho.com 5 Butterflies Brass Mirror £349 choiceofscandinavia.co.uk
6 Grey Elephant paper cut design £28 anniegraydesigns.co.uk 7 Mid Century Cocktail Chair
in Soft Grey Velvet £495 alpinelifestyleboutique.com 8 Stonewash Cotton Ochre Cushion
£14.95 foreverengland.com 9 Throphy Glass Candle Holder £29 choiceofscandinavia.co.uk
10 Moon Gazer Hare £240 imagepluscountry.com 11 Artificial Hydrangea Arrangement,
prices start at £58.95 rtfactflowers.co.uk 12 Manufacture De Digoin Oil Pourer £27
alpinelifestyleboutique.com 13 Nyuhaku Vase £110 sansho.com 14 & 15 Leolux ‘Aditi’ Table
and ‘Amulet’ Footstool, from a selection, available through Hülsta stores, hulsta.co.uk 16
Shansi Pillow in Grey £55 choiceofscandinavia.co.uk 17 Kashish Embroidered
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The Live Stage is at the
heart of Open House
The Open House Live Stage will be packed with a programme of free talks
by influential speakers to inspire visitors interested in creating their dream
home, running a successful business, looking after health and wellbeing,
beauty tricks and more. The line-up, introduced by Gemma Holmes,
includes presenter, West End star and radio host Gaby Roslin, best-selling
cookbook author Melissa Hemsley and interior design expert Jane Cowdry
Gaby Roslin
Presenter, West End actress and
radio hostess with the mostest
Gaby Roslin is an authority of live
television and one of the country’s
most popular TV and radio presenters.
Gaby made her TV debut presenting
the children’s programme Motormouth
live on ITV. In 1992 she joined Chris
Evans as co-presenter of C4’s ground
breaking new daily programme The Big
Breakfast, and went on to host the show
for three and a half years. During that
time she presented BBC Holiday and
travelled to Africa to film Predators with
the award-winning Survival team.
From 1998 until 2002, Gaby worked
exclusively for the BBC fronting both
entertainment and factual programmes,
including Whatever You Want, City Hospital
and A Question of Television. To bring
in the New Year she presented 28 hours
of live non-stop television for BBC1’s
Millennium celebration 2000 Today.
In 2002 she made her West End acting
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beautifully crafted Mark Wilkinson kitchen on eBay. “We had to
drive to Maidenhead and take it apart to move it, I then had to
reconfigure it to fit our house,” she says proudly Right: Reclaimed
brick slips have been applied to the wall behind the dining table
to give an original exposed wall effect to the new extension
Like the salt from a crashing wave or the soft white
sands of the Perth coastline, it’s the sense of laidback
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family home in leafy Horsell Common. From the subdued
yet elegant colour palette, the use of natural materials
and indoor planting, the blending of the exterior and
interior, Anna Marie has created a home that instantly
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professional cricketer. The couple built a life ‘down under’
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Above: The kitchen now sits effortlessly within the living and dining area. Tongue and groove panelling that begins
in the splash-back in the kitchen moves throughout the area, creating a wonderful sense of continuity
world of International Hockey becoming High Performance
Director of Hockey Australia’s National teams for men
and women. Life was sweet. However, when Andy’s dad
became ill, and following the sad passing of Anna Marie’s
parents a few years earlier, the family made the difficult
decision to return home to be closer to their families.
Landing at Heathrow, Anna Marie was staying with her
sister for a few days. Andy had stayed behind in Perth
to see through the end of his contract. “The kids and
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market near my sister was like.” She laughs. “It was a bit
crazy as within the week we’d had an offer accepted on
this house. Andy was on his way to the Rio Olympics
with the Australian hockey teams, so he just had to trust
me. I knew good family homes in the Horsell Common
area were a bit like hen’s teeth, especially ones backing
onto the woods, so I went ahead and bought the place!”
Sitting together in the family’s elegant sitting room on
two elegant sofas from Sofa Sofa, enveloped by Anna
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This page: Contrasting soft greys and deep blues continue upstairs,
unifying the landing and the four bedrooms that lead off it
Marie’s innate sense of interior style, there would seem
to be no reason why she wouldn’t have moved the family
straight in. “Oh! What you see now was very different
to when I first came to look at the place. There was no
back extension, no sliding doors, a very small kitchen and
dining area. All the doors seemed to open onto each other.
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and luckily Andy and I had refurbished enough houses in
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moved in and Anna Marie began her next big project.
“It’s funny,” she says, as we walk from the family
sitting room at the front of the house into the sundrenched
open plan kitchen and living space that she
has created to the rear of the building. “I began this
project in order to create a family home. But as soon as
I decided to start posting my journey and the renovation
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part of my new journey. I have since made so many
new friends through the renovation and posting it on
social media, it’s almost like it was all meant to be.”
Anna Marie has taken a core Farrow & Ball palette;
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them back and forward throughout the house. Rooms,
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This page: In the master bedroom en suite, lengths
of oak worktop have been used to support two basins,
each with its own circular gold mirror above
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Above left: Anna Marie’s daughter’s room has been decorated using a warm, muted grey Above right: Anna Marie’s son chose a minimal
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many a lively Smith family barbecue. The garden itself
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This page: Dark blue and brass have been combined
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headboard and orb-like bedside lamps
and as a sporty family, the garden also manages to play
host to a large football goal and a full-size badminton net.
Anna Marie has used a soft dark grey colour across the
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Back in the house, we discover more of Anna Marie’s
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bedside tables, the wonderful palm paintings on her
upper landing, a Chinese screen that sits as a bed-head.
Wherever you turn, Anna Marie’s skill in sourcing and
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her Instagram account has accrued over 18,000 followers.
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as the castle’s 900th anniversary. So, there was much to celebrate.
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ceiling and golden tones, to combine sliced bamboo canes,
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Toby Hall from Inglis Hall talks us through how he and his team
created this stunning and characterful kitchen in East Sussex.
What was the project brief? This
kitchen was for a substantial Victorian house
in the village of Ditchling, East Sussex.
We wanted to stay true to the period and
create something that sat comfortably in its
surroundings but which also had a clean and
contemporary feel for this busy family. The
kitchen was to be part of a new extension
and orangery to the house, and our brief
was to create a modern and social kitchen,
a space that would be a joy to cook in and
impress friends, as well as last and age well.
How was the kitchen made? As with
all Inglis Hall kitchens, it was entirely
bespoke. Carcasses were made from oak
veneered birch ply with painted face
frames, doors and drawer fronts constructed
in maple for maximum stability and
durability. All cabinetry was fully jointed
using traditional methods of construction,
with oak hand-dovetailed drawers and
broad cloth-lined cutlery inserts. English
Woodlands timber was used throughout.
How long did it take to complete? It
was six weeks in the workshop, with two
cabinetmakers full time on the project, and
then a two-and-a-half-week installation.
Any special features? We created an
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included shelving for cooking essentials
tucked into the side panels. We also designed
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This project, for a Grade II listed former
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“My sister lives in Kingston, just outside
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a very clear idea of what they wanted from
the kitchen. “We wrote quite a detailed
brief and our architect recommended
we send it to Inglis Hall and about four
other kitchen makers,” says Olivia. “Their
response was head and shoulders above
everyone else. You could tell they love their
trade, it’s not just a business for them at
all. We completely trusted them and were
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The project included the large kitchen,
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and tweaking the designs, before signing
off on the design and budget,” says Olivia.
“There was nothing that was a template,
they answered every part of our brief
as well as adding their own touches and
ideas. For example, the crates beneath the
worktop – they are a gentle reference to
the house’s history, back to a time when
big country houses had their own branded
crates for garden produce. They’re really
practical and just slide neatly in and out of
the shelving.”
The main features of the kitchen were to
be a large island and an equally large dining
table, also made by Inglis Hall, for family
meals and entertaining. Between them
they run to 6.2 metres down the middle of
the large rectangular kitchen, with the Aga
at one end and a seating area with an open
fire at the other.
Other requirements included a mix of
textures and colours, lots of prep space,
a pantry, pendant lighting, some open
shelving and a free-standing coffee station.
“The design of the coffee station works
very well – we use it a lot and everything is
right there,” says Olivia. Another Inglis Hall
idea was the chopping station which gets
a lot of use, with boards and knives on the
wall and the compost bin sited right next
to it.
Initially, Olivia and James had planned
to get the work on the rest of the house
done first and then do the kitchen, but
they quickly realised that as the kitchen
was likely to be the most important space
in the house, it needed to be done at the
same time. The project build was about six
weeks in the workshop for a team of four
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Traditional in construction, but modern in
layout, the finished kitchen is a light and
contemporary space that sits and works
beautifully with the architecture and feel of
this traditional country house, with three
distinct areas that flow into one.
“We don’t think anyone else would
have interpreted all of our very specific
requirements as well as the Inglis Hall
team!” says Olivia. “They were lovely to
work with, and decent people, which is
important when you’re spending a lot of
money on something that is going to be
an integral and much used part of your
home. It was also very reassuring to work
with a team who were so engaged and
passionate about their work. And they
were probably the only people who kept to
their timeline!”
If you would like to discuss a potential
project with Inglis Hall, you can call them
on 01273 486177 or email them at
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Health & Beauty
Long lasting
lipstick
Jo Fairley compiles her list of the juiciest, lip
plumping colours with staying power
The No.1 make-up question that I get asked,
wearing my beauty editor’s hat, is quite
simply: ‘How can I find a long-lasting
lipstick that really works?’ Most recently, this
question was posed by an elegant Seventy-something
who shares my Pilates teacher – proving not only
that you need never give up on glamour, but that
you can spend several decades trying to find a lippie
that lasts. It’s lipstick’s equivalent of the Holy Grail.
The good news is that there have been many
advances in long-lasting lipstick technology over
recent years. Used to be that the only solution
was painting on a layer of a product
called LipCote, £3.69 – a lipstick
‘sealant’ which one of my close friends
still swears by (and nary so much
as a scarlet lip-print smudges her
teacups). To me, though, this feels
quite unbearably tight on my lips –
like they’ve suddenly shrunk in the
wash and are two sizes too small.
But let me start by saying that
whatever lipstick you use, there are
tips for making it stay put for longer. It’s down to
prep – and understanding that there’s a trade-off
between gloss and endurance. You can have shine
OR staying power, but not both. (I know some lip
glosses promote themselves as ‘long-lasting’, but
I’ve never found one that delivers on its promises.)
Bobbi Brown recommends: “Apply a good lip
balm and let it absorb thoroughly before applying
“It’s down to
prep – and
understanding
that there’s
a trade-off
between gloss
and endurance”
lipstick. If your lips are coated with waxy lip
balm, your lipstick won’t perform well. Build
up a depth of colour by applying lipstick, then
blotting it with a tissue to leave a stain on your
lips. Repeating these steps before applying a final
coat should give you a deeper, longer-lasting
result.” (You could try applying with a lipbrush,
too, although be aware that this creates quite a
defined line and not every woman wants that
1940s Hollywood movie-star perfection in 2019.)
Another alternative is not just to outline the lips
with a pencil that matches your lips, but actually
to ‘fill in’ (a little like painting
by numbers!) the lips, with your
pencil. This creates a matte base to
which lipstick clings more happily.
Going somewhat to extremes, some
make-up artists create a ‘canvas’ for
lipstick by applying foundation all
over the lips. The next step is to take
whatever translucent powder you
ordinarily use to set your foundation;
using a small brush, pick up a small
amount of the powder and brush it onto your lips.
(Although, frankly, I find that all just too much
of a faff for the average day at the coalface.)
Product-wise though, as I say, huge advances
have been made in long-lasting lipstick technology.
The following have all hugely impressed me – more
than that, they’ve made their way into my own
kit, since I can’t really be bothered to touch
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Chanel
Rouge Allure
Ink, £31
chanel.com
Burberry
Full Kisses, £24
burberry.com
up my lipstick more than once a day, frankly.
Any of these should put a smile on the lips of
someone seeking a ‘Duracell bunny’ of a lipstick.
(And beyond that, the smile should stay put.)
Burberry Full Kisses, £24. Slightly mixed
metaphors here, but to my mind Burberry can’t
put a foot wrong with their lip offering. There’s
something about the bevelled tip of this Burberry
Full Kisses design that makes wonderfully precise
application of the full-coverage-yet-comfy
formulation, which comes in a slimline and
longer-than-usual stick. Initially, I didn’t quite buy
Burberry’s promise that you don’t need a mirror
to apply it – but funnily enough, even with a deep
grape shade like Dewberry No.549, it’s absolutely
true. (Something to do with that slant-y design.)
It doesn’t suck the life out of your lips – in fact, it’s
pleasantly moisturising, while offering a very longlasting
tint. (The satin coverage does fade, but lips
still have colour several hours after application.)
Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink Crayon, £9.99.
This lives up to its name but (again) doesn’t feel
hideously tight, as so many matte products do. It’s
in a Crayola-type format, which swivels up. (If you
want to keep the nib sharp, there’s a little sharpener
in the end.) There’s also a Superstay Matte Ink Liquid
Lipstick, £9.99, in the same range – a liquid, which
you apply with the wand applicator, as opposed to a
crayon texture, if that’s more your (make-up) bag.
3INA The Longwear Lipstick, £10.94. Like the
Chanel option, this has a doe-foot applicator
and all the convenience of a gloss, but with the
intensity of a really super-charged, pigmented
lipstick. It becomes opaque on lips – but if
it’s too intense when applied ‘neat’, add a
dab and blend it for a long-lasting stain.
Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint, £19. When
Rihanna launched her make-up line, there were
queues round the block for weeks at Harvey Nichols
in Knightsbridge – and really, I’m not surprised,
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with products like this. In packaging that looks
like The Shard, it’s featherlight, and said to offer
12-hour hold. This high impact lipstick comes in
a relatively small range of shades, right now – the
most wearable are probably Uncuffed (a rosy-toned
nude) and the fabulous scarlet Uncensored.
Chanel Rouge Allure Ink, £31. I think this is my
favourite of the bunch – but treat-priced. Almost
weightless, it glides on via the doe-foot applicator
to deliver really, really strong colour. (It’s not called
‘Ink’ for nothing.) The mix of waxes, polymers and
vegetable oils is surprisingly comfy tho’ – unlike
so many long-last formulations I’ve tried. There
are lighter shades in the range – fresh pink 168
Serenity or rose-beige 140 Amoreux – but I love
the brazenly dark options, such as 154 Experimenté
and 152 Choquant, a deep red. I apply to my
bottom lip, smoosh my lips together – et voilà.
And sometimes I pat the colour into lips for soft,
blurred edges that look really natural and ‘bitten’.
You can then use this as a base for another lipstick
over the top – and when that’s worn off, you’ll
still have great colour underneath, but on its own,
the colour stays for hours and hours. Through a
morning smoothie. Through a mid-morning coffee.
To be honest, I only feel compelled to ‘top it up’
after a vinaigrette-drenched salad lunch. (There’s
nothing short of an actual tattoo – which you won’t
catch me recommending – that’ll survive that!)
Mwah, mwah… And you’re welcome!
For more of Jo Fairley’s beauty writing visit
beautybible.com for daily breaking beauty news,
prize draws and the results of the Beauty Bible
Awards 2019, across products in 102 categories.
3INA
The Longwear
Lipstick, £10.94
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a battle with
agonising
sciatica…but
I’m pain-free and
enjoying life again
after IDD Therapy
Sarah Gower from Marden had suffered
with back pain ‘niggles’ for a few years,
but last summer she was suddenly
struck with unbearable sciatica in her
leg which stopped her in her tracks.
Sarah explains: “For as long as I can
remember, I’ve always experienced a
degree of discomfort in my back, which
my osteopath at the time had put down to
muscular issues, but one day I woke with
the most excruciating sciatic pain which
literally floored me; I could hardly move.”
Over the following weeks Sarah’s pain and
lack of movement completely disrupted
her routine: “I couldn’t find a comfortable
sleeping position for my back and the
shooting pains in my leg woke me several
times every night; I actually ended up
sleeping on the floor out of desperation. I
couldn’t go to work, driving was impossible,
and everyday chores – even bathing and
dressing – became incredibly difficult.”
Sarah’s GP prescribed strong painkillers
but after a short while, she discovered she
was allergic to them. She was also put on
a waiting list to see a spinal surgeon: “I
knew it would be a few months before I
saw a consultant, but honestly, I really
wasn’t comfortable with the idea of
spinal injections or surgery; I’d read
about the risks and recovery periods
involved and it was a big worry for me.”
More than that, Sarah didn’t think
she’d be able to manage waiting for an
operation; she needed to get the pain sorted
as soon as possible. “I’d seen some local
magazine articles about patients who had
recovered well at Wealden Osteopaths &
Spine Centre, so I went for some handson
osteopathy to begin with, but when
I wasn’t responding, the Clinic Director
James Pickering stepped in and arranged
for me to have an MRI scan straight away;
he suspected I had some disc damage - a
possible reason for my relentless sciatica.”
James’s thoughts were confirmed; the
scan showed a herniated disc in Sarah’s
lower back. He recommended a course of
IDD Therapy, a targeted disc treatment
for persistent back pain, neck pain and
sciatica. The non-invasive treatment
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and irritation from trapped nerves.
James Pickering’s team is changing the lives of
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James’s expert team uses the programme
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on a merry-go-round of painkillers,
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Sarah was keen to start her treatment
immediately: “James was confident
that IDD Therapy could help me; he
reassured me that it would treat the
root of my problem so that my sciatica
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Health & Wellbeing
Boost Your Immunity
Henrietta Norton explains how changing attitudes to
fermentation are having a beneficial effect on gut bacteria
F
ermenting is firmly back in
fashion these days. Not during
my 15 years as a Nutritional
Therapist has the advice of fermenting
a cabbage been so positively received.
The tradition of fermenting vegetables
was born out of a necessity to ‘preserve’
vegetables long before fridges and freezers
were invented. The most recognised of these
is the European cabbage based sauerkraut
or the Asian version, kimchi,
where cabbage is shredded and
pickled using a process called
lactic acid fermentation.
This process yields a number
of benefits, including lactic
acid bacteria Lactobacillus
Brevis or Lactobacillus Plantarum that
have a functional role in digestion as well
as the production of B vitamins, vitamin
K and the ‘breakdown’ of protein.
Indeed, Europeans have been traditionally
using these foods for anything from
maintaining a healthy digestion to
promoting immunity and treatment for
ulcers. The cabbage or vegetable itself
provides a host of nutrients that are
“ The trick is to
use it in small
amounts on a
regular basis”
preserved by the fermentation process and
prebiotic fibre to feed the good bacteria.
There are simply ways to incorporate
fermented foods into your life; add a spoonful
of saukerkraut to a winter hot-pot, baked fish,
or as an alternative to commercial pickles in
sandwiches or baked potatoes. The trick is
to use it in small amounts (a dessertspoon
would be fine) on a regular basis – too
much can make you gassy and bloated!
The homemade, traditional
version does not use heat and
is naturally unpasteurised. As a
result it produces a wonderful
diversity of beneficial bacteria.
Commercial varieties in cans
or jars are produced differently
to extend shelf life and may offer a lower
yield of bacterial diversity and strength.
So my advice is to ‘make hay while the
sun shines’ and make your own. Get creative
with various vegetables and spices (carrots,
beetroot, ginger and caraway are delicious).
Once combined they can be stored for up
to three months in the fridge, so you can
make larger batches and stockpile, adding
them into your diet as often as you fancy.
Sauerkraut
• 1 medium cabbage, finely
shredded (any type of
cabbage and even better if
mixed, but still the equivalent
amount to one cabbage)
• 1 tbsp caraway seeds
• 1 tbsp sea salt
• 1 sterilized 500ml Mason
jar (or other jar with a lid)
Mix all the ingredients
together in a bowl.
Transfer to the sterilised
container, adding some
pressure so that the cabbage
is tightly packed. This should
leave at least 1 inch between
the top of the cabbage and
the lid of the jar as the
mixture can ‘grow’ during
the fermentation process.
Put the lid on tightly and
store in a dark cupboard
at room temperature for
three days. After that
transfer to the fridge.
Saukerkraut improves with
age so you can leave it in your
fridge for at least one month.
Add a dessertspoon to salads
or use as a snack with cheese
and oat and flax cakes.
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Being healthy isn’t just focusing on exercise
or diet, it’s about lifestyle and mindset,
too, as Sarah Maxwell explains
minute fitness
Prior to a summer break, many
of us think about sprucing
up in readiness for the beach,
family fun, great food and rosé tinged
evenings. Aside from removing the
winter fuzz many of us want to feel
more toned, slimmer and confident
in the warmer months. But now,
with the summer behind us and the
long dark nights arriving, lightweight
linen dresses and glittery flip-flops
are just a distant memory!
In June this year I launched a sevenday
fitness course on a Facebook closed
group showing people how exercising
for 10 minutes a day can be really
effective. Most of us struggle with the
demands of life and more often than
not our own wellbeing is at the bottom
of the list of things to consider.
For me consistency is important. By
just doing a bit of exercise
every day you can work
up to more. Try just 10
minutes and see how you
feel. If that feels good,
then by all means do
more. If 20 minutes feels
good and you can do it
regularly that’s great. If
you think you should
go out for a run but are feeling both
physically and emotionally exhausted,
then don’t push yourself – go for a walk
instead, breathe deeply and take in your
surroundings. By keeping on the move,
even if it’s just for 10 minutes, your
physical and emotional state can change.
Believe me, this is so much better for
you than punishing yourself. Feeling the
pain is not necessarily a gain! The idea
that you don’t deserve a fit body unless
you punish yourself is completely wrong.
I don’t always feel like working out,
sometimes I’m overwhelmed by juggling
family, friends and all of the things that
we feel we have to do before we even
“Finding time to
fit in things that
support my health
and wellbeing
is difficult for
me, too”
start to think about our own needs.
Finding time to fit in things that
support my health and wellbeing is
difficult for me, too. I’ve been a fitness
trainer for 30 years, I have nothing
to prove to myself or anyone else. I
don’t want to have a six-pack at 50,
I just want to make sure that I am
mentally and physically fit so I can
enjoy my life to its full capacity.
My philosophy is, be kind to yourself
mentally and physically. Do what
you can, when you can and always do
something that makes you smile. Dance
in your kitchen in your underwear to
your favourite music if that’s your thing.
Think about your whole self. If you can
change your mindset so that you view
exercise and wellbeing as an essential
part of your life and not a punishment,
you will find it becomes a pleasure.
If you have children,
then just think of the
positive body image
you are giving them by
loving your own self
and showing them that
health and fitness is
about your mind and
body for your whole
life not just for two
paranoid weeks while wearing a bikini.
I believe that ‘healthy’ is an entire
lifestyle, not just exercise or diet. It
all has to work together and it has to
work with your schedule and ability.
Success looks different for everyone
and I know we all find it hard to
remember this when we have social
media, TV or celebrities telling us
what to do and how we should live.
We are all shapes and sizes. We owe
it to ourselves and our young ones
not to conform to idealised images
of health and fitness because, more
often than not, they are either fake or
totally untrue and unobtainable.
Sarah Maxwell is a multiple awardwinning
Fitness and Lifestyle coach
and mum of two who juggles a lot
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and her work at sarahmaxwell.com
Sarah shares her Fitness and
Lifestyle tips on Instagram
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10-minute effective exercise
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Warm up
March/jog on the spot
loosening your shoulders
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✣
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Elbows to knees/elbows to knees
with a jump for 30 seconds
on, rest for 20 seconds.
Squats or power jump (spring up
and jump out of the squat and land
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for 20 seconds.
Step side-to-side raising arms
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Do all of the above 2-3
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Cool down
Gentle stretches to finish
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Easy autumn
showstoppers
Laura Paton makes the most of autumn’s bounty with three fruity desserts that offer the
comforting warmth you crave as the evenings draw in, with just the right level of sweetness

Words: Laura Paton
Photographs: David Merewether
Styling: Lucy Fleming

Almond Dutch Baby with Blackberry Compote
Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 25-30 mins Serves 4
You’ll need a 25cm
ovenproof skillet pan
For the Dutch baby:
• 100g plain flour,
sifted
• 1 tbsp caster sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 150ml full-fat milk
• ½ tsp almond
extract
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
For the compote:
• 200g blackberries
• 25g sugar
• ¾ tsp cornflour
• 1 tbsp Chambord
or crème de cassis
(optional)
• 1 tbsp water
To serve:
• Icing sugar
• Toasted almond
flakes
• Vanilla ice cream
1Remove the top shelf and preheat the oven to 220°C, fan 200°C, gas 7.
Tip the flour and sugar into a large bowl. Make a well in the centre. Crack
in the eggs and add the milk and almond extract.
2Whisk together the eggs, milk and extract then gradually incorporate the flour.
Keep whisking until you have a smooth batter. Pour into a jug and set aside.
3Add the oil to the skillet pan and place in the oven to heat up. Meanwhile,
make the compote: add the blackberries, sugar, cornflour, liqueur (if using)
and water to a saucepan.
4Place the pan over a medium heat and cook for 4-5 mins until the released
juices begin to thicken. Set aside.
5Once the skillet is hot, pull out the oven shelf and pour the batter into the
pan. (It should sizzle once it hits the hot oil.)
6Quickly close the oven door and leave to bake for 20-25 mins until puffed up
and golden brown. (Don’t be tempted to open the door too early otherwise it
will sink very quickly.)
7Dust with icing sugar, scatter with almond flakes and take straight to the
table. Serve with the compote and scoops of vanilla ice cream.

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Warren venison loin, black garlic
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Wild salmon, potato fondant,
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Spinach & watercress soufflé,
Sussex cheese sauce (V)
Duo of Christmas cauliflower;
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Apple Cinnamon Custard Tart
Preparation time: 40 mins
Cooking time: 30-35 mins Serves 6-8
You’ll need a 25cm fluted, loose-bottomed tart tin
For the base:
• 85g butter
• 250g Lotus Biscoff biscuits, crushed
For the filling:
• 2 red apples
• 200ml double cream
• 4 medium egg yolks
• 50g caster sugar, plus ½ tbsp for sprinkling
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, gas 6. Melt the butter
1 in a saucepan over a medium heat.
2Reserve 2 tbsp of the melted butter. Add the crushed biscuits
to the rest and mix until evenly coated.
Tip the biscuit mixture into the tart tin, firmly pushing down
3 into the base and sides with the back of a spoon to create an
even layer. Place the tin on a baking tray and set aside.
Core, quarter and thinly slice the apples. Arrange the slices
4 over the biscuit base, starting from the outside and overlapping
them slightly. Brush with the reserved butter.
In a large bowl, whisk together the cream, egg yolks, sugar and
5 vanilla extract. Transfer the mixture to a jug and carefully pour
over the apples. Sprinkle with the remaining sugar.
Transfer to the oven and bake for 30-35 mins.
Serve warm or cold.
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Sticky Clementine Puddings
Preparation time: 25 mins
Cooking time: 25-30 mins Serves 4
You’ll need 4 x 8cm-diameter pudding basins
• 2 clementines
• 6 tbsp golden syrup
• 100g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
• 100g caster sugar
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 100g self-raising flour, sifted
1Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, gas 6. Liberally
grease the basins. Zest and juice 1 of the clementines.
2Using a knife, remove the peel and pith from the other clementine and
slice into 4 rounds. Remove the pith from the centre of each round.
3Mix the golden syrup with 1 tbsp of the juice. Divide between the
basins and add 1 slice of clementine to each. Set aside.
4Cream the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one
at a time. Fold in the flour. Add the zest and remaining juice.
5Divide the batter evenly between the basins and place in a roasting
tray. Half fill the tray with boiling water from the kettle.
6Bake for 25-30 mins until well risen and golden. Turn out and serve
with cream or custard, and extra warmed golden syrup if you like.
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Garden
Time for
Change
Jo Arnell explains how you can keep your
garden looking gorgeous throughout autumn
and winter despite fluctuating light levels
Light levels are changing dramatically this
month as the earth tilts relentlessly away
from the sun. There is nothing we can do
about it and we do seem to make it harder on
ourselves by changing the hour at the end of the
month. Suddenly it is dark and getting darker.
Nature doesn’t ‘rail against the dying of the light’
in the way we do. The plants and animals have just
been getting on with it; ripening wood and fruit,
making winter stores, preparing for the inevitable.
Somewhere there is a comfort in this, a regularity
and a rhythm. Without winter there is no spring.
Seasonally Affected
Autumn is a beautifully poetic season and when
the sun does shine it is at a lower angle in the
sky, so the light is softer and more golden,
enhancing tawny colours and causing backlit
translucent leaves and petals to glow. Sunlight
slants through grasses and the less dense plants,
gilding the edges and creating silhouettes.
We can make the most of these effects with
autumnal planting schemes, choosing plants that
are at their best this season, or those that die
gracefully to leave attractive seed heads and skeletal
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stems – looking like the ghosts of their former selves.
Grasses come into their own in the autumn and winter.
Gilded by low light, most will continue to look lovely, easily
surviving the worst of the weather, bending and bowing in
the wind, but seldom wrecked or uprooted as other plants
might be. Calamagrostis ‘Carl Foerster’ stands tall like a golden
sentinel all through the winter, Miscanthus keep their feathery
plumes intact for many weeks, while low-growing Stipa
tenuissima will waft gently about at the front of the border.
Lower light levels can also mean that some areas of
the garden are in shade for more, or even all, of the day.
Shadows are longer, the days are shorter and gloomy
corners can feel like they are pressing in on us. There
are some cheery plants that thrive in shade, that will
lift a dull, dark area and bring interest to the darkest
of spaces. Variegated leaves or pale flowers will work
best, providing they can cope with the lack of light.
Light and colour
Playing with light effects is an interesting, rewarding and
ultimately uplifting process. Manipulation of light can
also be used effectively in planting choices to enhance the
natural effects, or even to counteract them. Colours change
dramatically in the light. Pastels and shades
of blue sing out in low light. These colours
also increase the feeling of space and light,
because pale shades recede, so that objects
seem further away. Conversely, stronger,
brighter colours advance and seem closer and
more intimate. Deep colours stand out well
in sunny conditions where lighter colours
would appear washed-out and insipid.
The changing quality of light through the day also affects
how colours look to us. Paler hues – white, pale cream,
mauve and blue – shine out at dawn and dusk, whereas
brighter colours and those at the red end of the spectrum
“Nature doesn’t
‘rail against the
dying of the
light’ in the
way we do”
– pinks, red and oranges – almost disappear in low light
and are at their clearest and strongest in the midday sun.
How plants respond to light
Plants are able to make food and grow using sunlight,
water and carbon dioxide through the process of
photosynthesis, but they have also developed
sophisticated responses to changes in both
light levels and the direction of the light.
Phototropism – or a plant’s ability to move
towards the light – is governed by the triggering
of hormones within the stems and leaves.
These lengthen the cells within the plant
that are furthest away from the sunlight, so if
light hits just on one side of the stem, it will
bend towards it and start loading the cells with chloroplasts
(where photosynthesis occurs). This is why tiny seedlings
that don’t get enough light become etiolated, growing
pale, thin and tall in their search for light. Heliotropism
Top left: Winter sunlight enhances the tracery of bare stems Top right: Bright colours stand up well in strong light Left: Pale,
dainty woodland plants thrive in dappled shade Above: Pale colours sing out in shady borders
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is a form of phototropism shown by young sunflowers that
causes them to turn their (unopened) buds towards the sun,
tracking it as it appears to move across the sky through the day.
Photoperiodism – is the reaction that plants have to changing
day length, triggering them to grow, flower and set seed. It
is closely linked to the changing seasons and vital for plants’
survival. Some plants are more sensitive than others; those
not affected by day length are governed more by changes in
temperature, often they react to both, but the further from
the equator they grow, the more likely it is that growth and
flowering is directly related to changing amounts of light – or
rather the amount of darkness. Some plants are labelled ‘long
day’ or ‘short day’, depending on how long their nights are.
Plant breeders use this to their advantage, triggering flowers to
bloom at the wrong time of year – this is why your Christmas
red Poinsettia stays green forever after, as it needs a period
of darkness to trigger the red bracts to form for next year.
Adaptations to light and shade
You can tell a lot about a plant and where it will be happy
growing from the shape, size and texture of its leaves. Plants that
thrive in hot, sunny situations often have silver leaves to reflect
the sunlight, whereas those that prefer shadier conditions
Top: Rich, deep colours are ideally suited to sunny spots
Below: Sunflowers will turn their heads to follow the sun
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tend to have dark green leaves, as they need to pack them with
chlorophyll in order to make the most of any available light. Along
with light, or the lack of it, comes the availability of water. Plants
from arid situations have evolved methods of conserving water. Leaves
reduce into needles in order to reduce the transpiration rate, or as in
the case of succulents, they plump up to become water storage units.
In damp shade, the quest is to get rid of water, so leaves tend to be
bigger to encourage water to evaporate from a larger surface area.
Woodland plants have evolved to fit in with the seasons, seizing
literal ‘windows’ of opportunity before leaves appear on the trees.
They flower in a rush in spring and then most disappear, or become
dormant once the dense, light-blocking canopy of leaves closes in.
Opportunists, such as snowdrops and winter aconites, even start
flowering in the winter to get ahead of the game.
Autumn planting
Early autumn is the time to be tidying up, preparing and planting
up new borders. The soil is still warm, it’s likely to rain (and save you
from endless watering) and new plants will get a chance to settle in
before too many demands are made on them. Working outside helps
us to make the most of the available daylight too. It is mood lifting –
not due just to the benefits of outdoor exercise, but to being close to
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shrubs with pretty variegated leaves that will
light up a gloomy corner in the garden.
Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’ – leaves are etched with
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Garden
Sweet Dreams
Sue Whigham goes in search of the lesser-seen members of the Lepidoptera order of moths
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or at least their larvae, munching through our
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carpet in its entirety a few years ago, as well as a couple
of pretty sweaters. Mind you, we do create the perfect
environment for them in our warm, centrally heated
houses. I bet there were fewer around when we didn’t have
radiators and the ice was on the inside of the windows.
But the moths I’m thinking of are gorgeous creatures,
such as the Jersey Tiger moth my granddaughter spotted
sunning itself on a bit of Brixton graffiti a couple of summers
ago. Wow, what a beautiful creature this daytime flier is.
It’s interesting to hear that it used to be found just on the
south coast, and more specifically in Devon and Hampshire.
Now it is happy in London as we discovered. It seems that
last year was a bumper year for them – well, in Hackney at
least. It’s quite a large, very distinctive creature (52-65mm)
with creamy white stripes on its forewings and red/orange
or yellow underwings with black spots. You can’t miss it.
And so what would you grow in your garden to
Top: Moths love highly-scented flowers like those of tobacco plants
Above: Elephant hawk moth
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Above: Popular hawk moth
encourage this moth. Their hairy caterpillars feed off nettles,
dandelions, plantain, ground ivy and bramble. All plants that
the ‘tidy’ gardener might be strimming off as we speak. The
adult moth can be seen feeding off buddleias and borage in
the late summer months, as well as plants like Eupatorium
cannabinum, or hemp agrimony, an excellent late season
border plant with its clusters of pink flowers. There are
lovely, particularly decorative forms of this eupatorium,
including statuesque Eupatorium maculatum Atropurpureum
which has the darkest of flowers and purplish stems.
Moths are in the same insect order (Lepidoptera) as
butterflies and in fact make up 96 per cent of the
group. There are approximately 2,500 species of moth in
the UK and many of them have very specific caterpillar food
plants. European native plants species like hawthorn are great
attractants for moths and it’s always with a sinking feeling that
I see new builds being planted up with fast growing species,
such as laurel, rather than a good old native hedge. And like
other pollinators, moths do a valuable job of pollinating both
wild flowers, garden flowers and crops, as well as providing a
vital food source for bats. Many moth pollinated plants have
blooms which have evolved specifically to provide nectar
in return for which the moths cross pollinate the flowers.
Most ‘moth flowers’ tend to be either white or at least pale
in colour so that the moths can spot them as dusk approaches.
These would include highly scented flowers such as evening
primrose (Oenothera) and tobacco plants (Nicotiana). Some
of them have flowers with long tubes which exclude insects
with shorter tongues! Wild honeysuckle, for instance, has
a particularly long tube which excludes smaller insects and
is tailor made for larger moths. Silenes or campions are
particularly attractive to moths. Night scented catchfly, Silene
noctiflora, has pale pink flowers and is worth looking out for
if you want to encourage moths to your garden or meadow.
They are a late summer flowerer and look good in a border
but would be growing more naturally with knapweeds,
field scabious, meadow cranesbill and musk mallow.
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known as the ‘meadow maker’ for its ability to parasitize
the grasses and weaken their growth, several native
species have miraculously appeared this year, amongst
them scabious, betony and musk mallow. The latter’s
musky scent is particularly attractive to night flying
insects and its open pink flowers are very recognisable
flowering as they do on wasteland and field edges.
We had a local moth expert along in July, the best month
for moths by the way, and he set up a moth trap in the middle
of the lawn. We went out at about 10.30pm just to see that
it was still there! However, the connection to the electricity
must have come loose as there was no sign of light and so the
next half an hour was spent out in the dark trying out old
leads dug out from the garage. Note to self: clear garage out.
But it was worth it as when Bernard came back at 6.30am the
following morning, he opened up the trap and we studiously
inspected his night time tally despite being a little bleary
eyed. We had 51 species in there, apparently not that high a
count but it was our first go. It was so exciting to learn a little
about these fascinating and usually pretty invisible creatures
and to be able to inspect them so closely. And their names:
Thistle Ermine, Beautiful Plume, Drinker, Red Twin Spot
Carpet, Pebble Prominent, Nut-tree Tussock and so on.
Three stand out moths for their drama as well as
their delicacy were the Buff-tip, which looks exactly
like a short piece of birch twig, a perfectly developed
defence mechanism to deflect predators; the Elephant
Hawkmoth, a large and lovely pink and olive moth
whose caterpillar resembles an elephant’s trunk, and
the Poplar Hawkmoth. We had two of these.
The Poplar Hawkmoth is apparently the most common
of the hawkmoths in the UK and its appearance is
certainly arresting as it has wingspan of up to 10cm
and when it is resting it holds its hindwings above
its forewings making for an interesting shape.
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Top: Musk Mallow (Malva moschata)
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Education
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What happens if your child’s strengths don’t fall within the parameters of a
‘traditional’ career path? Hilary Wilce explores the more ‘hands-on’ alternatives
Last summer I met a woman whose son had gone
to a top private school, studied at Imperial College
London and then went on to have a high-flying
career as a structural engineer working all over the world on
multi-million pound contracts. Recently, he had given it all
up to make furniture. “And he said to me, ‘Mum, I’ve never
worked so hard, or earned so little, or been so happy.’”
This woman said her son had always loved
working with his hands, but neither his parents
or his teachers had thought that this could
lead to a suitable career. She now regrets, as she
sees it, ‘pushing’ him into a different role.
But has anything changed since he was at
school? Many of us still expect our children to
abandon their poster paints at an early age in
order to work towards getting as many good
exam results as possible, after which university
and a ‘proper’ career will be the expected course.
However, things may be on the move.
Recently the Government pledged to put an
extra £400m into further education – the world of colleges
and apprenticeships where people learn crafts and trades
and applied knowledge of all kinds – and if the money
comes through it will be a welcome boost for a part of the
educational world that has been neglected for far too long.
Not many of us get the chance to wander freely around further
education colleges seeing the full range of what they offer, but
it is an eye-opening experience. And in a good college it can
be a heart-warming one too, as young students talk about the
pleasure of finally getting to study something that they enjoy and
will give them bankable skills, or mature students who enthuse
about the support they are getting as they study for a new career.
Of course, the reason the sterling work of these colleges is
“We are also
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we need to use
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as our heads to
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and happy”
not better known is because of our widespread snobbishness
about anything that smacks of technical learning.
But this might soon start to change. For one thing, more
young people are discovering the joy of turning their backs
on a desk job to make a living distilling craft gin, baking
sourdough rolls, or rearing rare breed pigs. At the same time,
a slowing economy is making steady jobs look very attractive
– work opportunities for a freelance PR
consultant, for example, can be sketchy, but a
good electrician will always be in demand.
We are also coming to understand how we
need to use our hands as well as our heads to
be fully healthy and happy. Whether you’re
a retiree going to a shared ‘mens’ shed’ to do
some DIY, a stressed city worker relaxing with
an evening of ‘knit and natter’, or someone
getting over a difficult patch by taking on
an allotment, working with our hands, in
groups, seems to satisfy several basic human
needs. So it’s no surprise that more and
more doctors are now advising patients who are recovering
from depression to join gardening and cooking clubs.
At the same time the future of the planet itself is
uncertain and it’s not beyond the realms of possibility
that we may all one day be forced to turn back to
growing, building, making and mending.
In fact, the first straw for this may be already in the wind,
with new research showing that private schools are no longer
pushing students to take as many GCSEs as possible, but
instead encouraging them to engage in more sports and
creative activities. The report doesn’t mention technical
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Education
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Simon Wong, Chartered Financial Planner at JM Finn, explains
how to plan for your child’s private school education
Are there any ways to cut the cost of a private school
education? Any aspiring parent wishing to send their
children to private school will be fully aware of the huge
cost to do so, with the average annual cost of a private day
school at around £14,000 rising to £34,000 for boarding
(Independent Schools Council). There are limited ways to
actually reduce the cost but it is always worth exploring with
the school if there are any relevant bursaries or scholarships
available, which can range from 5-50% discounts depending
on the school, so it can be worth nurturing that musical or
sporting talent. Secondly, many schools offer a discount for
paying all the fees up front. This only works if you have the
capital available but sometimes the discount is not attractive
enough to make it worthwhile and you may be better off
investing the money elsewhere. Alternatively, retrain as a
teacher and seek employment at a private school. The only
way to really reduce the cost of educating your children is
to plan for it and to ensure you
are as tax efficient as possible.
How far in advance should you be
planning financially for your child’s educational needs?
As ever, the sooner you start planning the better. I would
always recommend a young couple to start saving for
school fees if they are planning to have children, as the
sooner you start saving the more benefit you achieve from
compounding your returns. I also regularly have conversations
with grandparents regarding their estate planning and
more often than not, there is a desire to help with private
school fee funding. This can be an extremely tax efficient
way to cover the costs either by making a gift or setting
up a trust, most likely a Bare Trust. These options can, if
correctly structured, reduce the inheritance tax burden, but
all require forward planning and above all, expert advice.
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Mornings
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Friday 11th October 2019
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Education
“Setting up a bare trust is the most tax efficient method for grandparents to pay
the fees. The pros for this are that it is potentially inheritance tax free, can be
relatively straightforward to set up and makes use of the child’s tax allowances”
Are there any risks of school fee planning? Depending
on the route chosen, whether it’s to invest your capital in
a growth strategy or to focus on reducing a tax burden to
increase a future inheritance, there are always risks. Investing
puts your assets at the risk of stock market movements and
it must always be remembered that past performance is
no guide to future performance and as such it is possible
you could end up with less than you started off with. Tax
efficient strategies are at the mercy of HMRC as tax rules
can – and do – change, often without notice. In the current
political environment prudence in this regard is essential.
Another risk is that school fee payments are interrupted
due to the death of the primary provider. This can be
mitigated by insuring the appropriate person(s). The key is
ensuring you take appropriate advice from a wealth planner
or tax expert who can help put your school fee funding
plans into the context of your wider financial situation.
What are the pros/cons of parents/grandparents paying the
school fees? Setting up a bare trust is the most tax efficient
method for grandparents to pay the fees. The pros for this
are that it is potentially inheritance tax free, can be relatively
straightforward to set up and makes use of the child’s tax
allowances with any growth held outside of the grandparent’s
estate. The cons are the exposure to investment risk and the
fact that the child has access to the trust aged 18 which means
the assets cannot be preserved in trust for future generations.
Gifting is advantageous as it contributes to fees immediately and
can be tax efficient by using annual gift exemptions. However,
these gifts are limited to £3,000 a year per grandparent and
any gifts above this level may be taxable upon death, unless
the gift is using gifts out of normal income exemption.
Grandparents’ Day and Harvest F
For more information on how to plan for the future, contact
Simon at 020 7600 1660 or email to info@jmfinn.com
A School Full
of Opportunities
OPEN DAY & TASTER BOARDING
admissions@vinehallschool.com
11th October 2019
“Vinehall clearly encourages excellence in all areas. Whilst our
daughter will be able to embrace her broad passions, underpinning
everything there is a solid academic foundation.” New Parent
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‘Children leave MHS with
a toolbox full of capability;
not just a briefcase of grades.’
Toby Payne-Cook, Head of Science & PSB curriculum lead at MHS
NEXT OPEN DAY FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER, 9.30am-12noon
A dynamic approach to education ensuring that we unlock the potential
in every child
n A new curriculum, The PSB@MHS, for Years 7&8
n A Character Education programme fully integrated into the curriculum
n Growth Mindset embedded in our teaching
Pre-register for our next Open Day online or contact Emma Houchin for further details
01580 753555 or registrar@marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk
MARLBOROUGH HOUSE SCHOOL
Valuing self and others
Boys and Girls, Nursery-13 years. Founded 1874, Day and Flexi Boarding
Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 4PY marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk

Winter
Sports
Education
What’s on offer to keep pupils active during chillier months? WT speaks to Dulwich Prep
Cranbrook and The King’s School, Canterbury about the range of sports available
Mrs Jo Wilson, Head of PE and Games
at Dulwich Prep Cranbrook
What range of sporting activities do you offer through
the winter months? At Dulwich Prep Cranbrook the aim is
always to offer as many different options as possible, whilst
ensuring all children have a grounding in the mainstream
sports. Football, rugby, hockey, lacrosse and netball are the
main winter sports, alongside cross-country running. There
is also a swimming squad and an equestrian team. Children
can then choose to further their skills with after-school
and lunch-time clubs. We are very proud of the number of
elite players the school produces across all sports from table
tennis to triathlon at county, regional and national level.
Which are proving to be most popular? Sports Clubs in
Little Stream (Years 1-4) are open to all, and it is interesting
to see how many girls are joining in with football and
rugby. There is now a separate girls’ football team for Upper
School. This term we are working with two top professional
football coaches to further stretch our teams, and often
have visiting coaches in school to lead sessions. Already this
term we were joined by a hockey coach who has trained
England player Maddie Hinch, for a goal-keeping seminar.
Do participants have the opportunity to travel
outside the school for matches? Every child will play
in competitive matches, and have the opportunity to
represent their school. It is a lovely opportunity for family
to come and watch and cheer on their team and most
importantly enjoy a match tea afterwards! Most matches
are during the school day and occasionally on a Saturday.
How do you engage those pupils who may be reluctant
to take part in traditional winter sports? Are there
alternative options to keep active? Not every child will
enjoy traditional team sports, which is why the Dulwich
Inspires Wednesday afternoon programme is so important.
Children can choose from a range of exciting options – this
term includes Drawing, Walking and Talking, involving
a countryside ramble and chat; or abseiling and climbing
at a local outdoor centre. Ballet and Karate are also on
offer. Every week we hold the Dulwich Run at break time.
Open to children and staff it is a great opportunity to get
outside and blow away the cobwebs. Other alternatives
include Parkour Club, yoga and relaxation and badminton.
We also run a very popular ski trip every winter.
Find out more at dulwichprepcranbrook.org
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www.kings-school.co.uk
OPEN MORNINGS
13+ -
Saturday 5 th October 2019
Saturday 7 th March 2020
Sixth Form -
Saturday 21 st September 2019
Saturday 20 th June 2020
Watch our film
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A 21 st Century education within
the historical City of Canterbury
Watch our film
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OPEN MORNINGS
Saturday 12 th October 2019
Saturday 16 th May 2020

Education
Richard Singfield,
Director of Sport, The
King’s School, Canterbury
What range of sporting
activities do you offer
through the winter months?
Name the sport and the chances are that The King’s School,
Canterbury can offer it, or at the very least aid with training
that can augment a pupil’s talent or passion. Sports on offer
throughout winter vary from the traditional team sports of
football, hockey, lacrosse, netball and rugby to more individual
endeavours such as badminton, fencing, horse riding, cross
country, golf (making use of the indoor simulator), sailing,
shooting, squash and swimming.
Which are proving to be most popular? Hockey, rugby,
football and netball are played by all pupils throughout the
school during the Autumn and Lent terms with multiple teams
of varied abilities catered for. Beyond the school playing fields,
sports such as swimming, fencing and rowing are very popular,
helped by the great coaching and facilities on offer. A new
indoor sports facility at the school’s Malthouse site features 18
underfloor fencing pistes making it the third biggest in England.
The strong history of rowing at King’s no doubt plays a part in
its popularity with former pupils including Olympic medallists
Tom Ransley, Frances Houghton and Fred Scarlett.
Do participants have the opportunity to travel outside the
school for matches? A full schedule of fixtures against other
schools ensures all pupils have an opportunity to compete
should they wish. The school is also always prepared to
help those with special talents that go beyond what King’s
can feasibly offer. Former pupil and Winter Paralympic
skier Millie Knight (pictured) is a perfect example. Her
busy schedule required arranging time for her important
training regime and travel alongside her studies. Her hard
work certainly paid off when she returned from the 2019
PyeongChang Winter Paralympics with three medals.
How do you engage those pupils who may be reluctant to
take part in traditional winter sports? Are there alternative
options to keep active? ‘Enjoyable Sport for All’ sums up the
King’s approach. A balanced approach to winning and losing
is seen as an integral part of a rounded, holistic education.
Alongside the general sports on offer, King’s has a very
wide-ranging and popular activities programme that makes
good use of the school’s Recreation Centre. Various indoor
sports and activities such as aerobics, pilates, basketball,
badminton, and squash are available alongside a wellequipped
gym, fitness studio and strength and conditioning
room meaning there really is something for everyone.
Find out more at kings-school.co.uk
For boys and girls aged 2 to 13
Open
Morning
Tuesday 12
November
9:30am-
11:30am
For full details and to
book your place, visit:
www.skippershill.com/visit
☎ 01825 830 234
www.skippershill.com
Five Ashes, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6HR
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100
VOICE TRIALS
for boys aged 7 & 8
9 th November 2019
Spring Grove
School
‘A great place to
grow’ for boys and
girls aged 2 to 11
Enquiries are welcome
at any time
Substantial scholarships are awarded
and choristers benefit from an all-round
excellent education at St Edmund’s
School Canterbury.
The Master of Choristers, David Flood,
is always pleased to meet and advise
parents and their sons.
For further details please telephone
01227 865242
davidf@canterbury-cathedral.org
@No1Cathedral
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Independent day school
Girls 3-11
Boys 3-4
granvilleschool.org
BELIEVE
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ACHIEVE
Open Mornings: 9am -10.30am
Friday 15 November 2019
Friday 31 January 2020
Please book an appointment
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Michelham Priory
House & Gardens
Wreath Making Workshops
Autumnal - 12 th October
Festive - 4 th December
Willow - 7 th December
Booking required, see website for details.
Hallowe’en Weekend
Sat 26 th & Sun 27 th October
Activities, crafts, children’s trails,
Halloween café menu & fun.
Christmas Craft & Gift Fair
Sat 9 th & Sun 10 th November
Festive fun with stalls, decorations,
music & Father Christmas in this
beautiful historic setting.
Christmas at the Priory
30 th Nov,1 st , 7 th , 8 th 14 th & 15 th Dec
Enjoy some hearty fare, music &
activities. Christmas through the ages.
Christmas in the Courtyard
5 th December, 6.30pm to 10pm
Carols, festive refreshments, discounted
shopping & 2-course Christmas dinner in
our Elizabethan barn. Booking required.
Call us: 01323 844224
Upper Dicker, Nr Hailsham
East Sussex, BN27 3QS.
www.sussexpast.co.uk
Wednesday 16 October,
2.30pm & 7pm
Chequer Mead Theatre,
East Grinstead
01342 302000
www.chequermead.org.uk
Thursday 7 November, 7.30pm
White Rock Theatre, Hastings
01424 462288
www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk
Tuesday 22 October,
7.30pm
Stag Community Arts Centre,
Sevenoaks
01732 450175
www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk
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ART & EXHIBITIONS
Until Sun 12 Jan
Turner Contemporary,
Rendezvous, Margate, Kent,
CT9 1HG
Turner Prize
One of the best known prizes
for visual arts in the world, the
Turner Prize comes to Margate’s
Turner Contemporary art gallery
this autumn. Four of the most
exciting artists working right
now are shortlisted to win the
prize based on an outstanding
exhibition that has taken place
in the previous year. This year’s
finalists include Lawrence Abu
Hamdan, Helen Cammock,
Oscar Murillo and Tai Shani.
Entry: free
turnercontemporary.org
Tues 15 – Sun 27 Oct
Trinity Theatre, Church Road,
Tunbridge Wells TN1 1JP
Before words –
an exhibition of
printmaking, fused
glass and sculpture
With the current resurgence of
interest in printmaking, with
recent London exhibitions by
Edward Bawden and artists of
the Grosvenor School, this is an
opportunity to see contemporary
prints in a range of techniques,
including etching, woodcut,
linocut and collagraph. The
prints are shown alongside the
vibrant and luminous colours
of fused glass created both
as wall-mounted pieces and
sculptures, in a collection by
four Kent artists, Helen Brooker,
Jeanette Cook, Maggie Kelham,
Catherine Robinson. As the
title suggests, Before Words
explores ideas and feelings which
may arise as images before it’s
possible to articulate them.
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20
October,
De La Warr Pavilion, Marina,
Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
TN40 1DP
The Sussex Guild
Contemporary Craft
Show
This show brings designers and
makers of fine, contemporary
and traditional craftwork to the
grade one listed De La Warr
Pavilion and art gallery. The high
quality of the beautiful work is
truly inspirational and it can be
purchased or commissioned.
Entry: £3 with readmission
throughout the weekend
thesussexguild.co.uk
FAIRS
Fri 4 Oct 10am-4pm
Kings Arms Hotel, Market
Square, Westerham,
Kent, TN16 1AN
Westerham Brocante
by Vanity Fairs
Vintage Fair with
a French Flair!
Furniture, collectables, clothes
or cleverly re-purposed items.
If you’ve been searching high
and low for that elusive piece,
you could just find it! See
stallholders who buy and sell
genuinely antique, vintage
and re-purposed articles,
ensuring a truly unique market
experience. New and massedproduced
products will not be
accepted into the brocante.
Entry: free
vanityfairs.co.uk
Sat 5 Oct, 10am-4pm
Cranbrook, Kent
CRANBROOK APPLE FAIR
A notoriously eccentric annual
event held in the beautiful town
of Cranbrook in Kent. This year’s
event is Viking and Hippies
themed and set to be the best
one yet, with a steel band, the
Rybellion Drummers and, of
course, the famous Red Barrows!
facebook.com/CranbrookAppleFair
Thurs 10, Fri 11 & Sat 12 Oct
Sandown Park Racecourse,
Portsmouth Road, Esher,
Surrey KT10 9AJ
Open House: A unique
Surrey Event
Our sister magazine’s first ever
event. We’ve combined the very
best in shopping, eating and
lifestyle. The perfect day out in
Surrey. We have hand-picked a
unique collection of stalls, with
What’s On in October
over 200 exhibitors showcasing
original gifts, must-have fashion
and jewellery, home interiors,
irresistible children’s clothing and
the finest artisan food and drink
the country has to offer. Plus, a
packed programme of influential,
talented speakers to inspire and
entertain you.
surrey-homes.co.uk/events
Sat 26 Oct 10am-2.30pm
Smarden Charter Hall,
Chessenden Lane,
Smarden TN27 8NF
Smarden Christmas Fair
Crafts and charity stalls: gifts,
Christmas cards and stocking
fillers, home-made jams, jellies
and chutneys, local history
publications, delicious cakes,
tea and coffee made and
served by Smarden W.I. There
will also be a fantastic raffle,
including a Smarden hamper.
FAMILY EVENTS
Sat 19 Oct – Sun 27 Oct,
Mon-Sun 10am-4pm
Dover Castle, Castle Hill,
Dover, Kent CT16 1HU
Spooky Dover Castle
with Creepy Critters
Grab your broomsticks for a
bewitchingly brilliant day out at
Dover Castle this Halloween half
term. Get hands-on with creepy
crafts and a wicked witch-themed
quest. There’s a fancy dress
competition every day – come
in your best witch and wizard
outfits to be in with a chance of
winning. Plus, meet some amazing
animals – including snakes, spiders
and more – and learn all about
these creepy crawly creatures.
english-heritage.org.uk
Mon 21 Oct 11.30am-2.30pm
Kenward Place, Kenward
Road, Yalding ME18 6AH
Alpaca Meet and Greet
Say hello to a family of beautiful
Kenward alpacas, guinea pigs
and goats and enjoy some craft
activities during the school
holidays! You’ll get to meet, feed
and take photos – all the while
learning about these unique and
gentle creatures. Enjoy a woodland
walk, friendly animals, children’s
play area and vintage charity shop.
Advanced booking essential.
01622 814187 /
reception@kenwardtrust.org.uk
FESTIVALs
Sat 19 Oct – Sat 2 Nov
Throughout Canterbury, Kent
Canterbury Festival
A two-week extravaganza of music,
performance, talks, family events,
science and more in the heart
of Kent. With venues including
Canterbury Cathedral, The
Marlowe Theatre, Kent College’s
newly built Great Hall and the
spectacular touring Salon Perdu
Spiegeltent; Canterbury’s most
ambitious Festival unifies the city’s
cultural hubs and invites audiences
of all ages and backgrounds to be
inspired, delighted and stunned.
canterburyfestival.co.uk
GARDENS
Throughout October (closed
Mon & Tues) 10.30am-5pm
Riverhill Himalayan Gardens,
Riverhill, Sevenoaks,
Kent TN15 0RR
Autumn Colours
For the first time ever, thanks to
the longer season, you can enjoy
Riverhill’s stunning autumn
colours in the Wood Garden.
Find the brightest leaf and
the biggest sweet chestnut.
riverhillgardens.co.uk
Tues 1 – Mon 28 Oct
Hever Castle & Gardens,
Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG
Autumn Colour
at Hever Castle
Head to Hever Castle to enjoy
the crunch of leaves underfoot
and spectacular autumn tints. The
gardening team will be on-hand
to help you learn how to salvage,
dry and store seeds. The Garden
Exhibition will house examples
of the seeds collected by the
gardeners at Hever. There will
also be free garden tours of Faith’s
Garden, providing information
about seed collecting on Tuesdays
and Wednesdays throughout
October (with the exception
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Linocut Printmaking Workshop: Sensational Seed Heads
Friday 4 th October, 10am – 1pm
Our Head Gardener, Graeme, will take you on a tour of the
gardens, where you’ll be able to gather seed heads and leaves
to use as inspiration for your print. You’ll learn how to transfer
your image to a linocut tile and carve it using specialist tools.
£25.00pp including materials.
Herbal Roots Workshop - Wed 16 th October, 10am – 12pm
Autumn is the ideal time to harvest our herbal roots for
medicine. Discover the medicinal plants we have growing at
Belmont and make a liquid herbal tincture to see you through
the colder months. £20.00pp including refreshments.
Halloween at Belmont - Sunday 27 th October, 11am – 3pm
Enjoy a spooktacular family outing to Belmont this Halloween.
Children can reveal their inner artist with pumpkin carving and
creepy craft making with Lynsey of Creative Mash Ups. There
will also be a spooky trail around our gardens for everyone to
enjoy. £6.00 per child, £2.00 per adult
www.belmont-house.org • events@belmont-house.org
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of half-term). Your little ones
will be able to take the Leaf &
Seed Collection Challenge. All
they have to do is collect ten
different seeds and leaves from
either Anne Boleyn’s Walk or
Lake Walk and they will be given
a bulb to take home and plant.
hevercastle.co.uk
WORKSHOPS
Weds 9 Oct, 10.30am-4pm
Godinton House, Godinton
Lane, Ashford TN23 3BP
CERAMIC SCULPTURE
WORKSHOP
Join Kent-based artist Brenda
Burgess for a fun, friendly and
deeply informative sculpture
workshop for all abilities.
There are three themes: Fur, Fish
or Fowl (possible free choice).
Workshops are also available for
those looking for unusual Hen
Days and charity fund-raisers.
Entry: £65
brendaburgess@brendaburgessarts.
co.uk / brendaburgessarts.co.uk
SPORTS
Fri 18 – Sun 20 Oct
Brands Hatch, West Kingsdown,
Longfield DA3 8NG
Bennetts British
Superbike
Championship
Brands Hatch hosts the finalé
of the 2019 Bennetts British
Superbike Championship on
the world-famous Grand Prix
circuit in October. There will
be three incredible races across
the weekend – one on Saturday
and two on Sunday – in what
promises to be one of the most
exciting events of the season
0843 453 9000 /
brandshatch.co.uk
WALKS
Sun 6 Oct
Leeds Castle, Burberry
Lane, Leeds, Maidstone,
Kent ME17 1RH
THE BIG DOG WALK
for Guide Dogs
What’s On in October
Register for this two and half
mile walk in the grounds of
Leeds Castle at 10.30am for
prompt paws off at 11am.
Refreshments available. Free
parking at Burberry Lane (not
main entrance to Castle). Guide
Dogs ask if every dog can raise
a minimum of £35 which is the
cost of one guide dog harness.
kate.hunter@guidedogs.org.uk /
0345 143 0214
Look Forward:
NOVEMber
Sat 23 – Sun 24 Nov
10am – 4pm
Falcons Room, Rare Breeds
Centre, Woodchurch,
Kent TN26 3RJ
CHRISTMAS GIFT MARKET
A market filled with gifts and
crafts for you, your family and
your home. Locally made goats’
milk soap; cards and gifts from the
craft gallery; decorations, jewellery,
books, toys and accessories.
Raising funds for Canterbury
Oast Trust, a charity that supports
adults with a learning disability.
Entry: Free
01233 732684 /
hanlon1@btinternet.com
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BY RECENTLY
M = 15
DISAPPOINTED
M
CASH
= 5
BUYERS.
NO HOUSE TO
Y
SELL,
= 72 colour WOULD palette BUILD
Y = 5
OR RENOVATE,
K = 5
K = 60
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OTHERS CONSIDERED.
fonts
BUDGET-NICE C = HOUSE 20 “ALL UP” C = MAX 0 £1.25m.
OR WITH LAND M AND = 15 A SECONDARY M = 5 DWELLING
Gotham Book Caleigh
THEN Y = 72 UP TO £2.5m-£3m. Y = 5
K = 5
K = 60
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Jane Howard’s
Fables from
the Farm
Jane explains the practice of ‘pannage’
I
love these chilly autumn mornings. With the mist in the
hollows and the grass twinkling with dew it’s magical
– especially if you’re up early. Rather quaintly, since
leaving London some 20 years ago, the time at which we
get up fascinates our non-farming city friends. When we
point out that it’s really only the dairy boys who have to get
up at an unspeakably early hour, whatever the weather and
whatever the time of year, they appear a little crestfallen.
Along with the lack of a smock and pitchfork, an
8am start doesn’t fit the bucolic image. Besides, our
Sussex beef cows would be quite genuinely surprised
to see us with the larks, although the pigs are always
ready and standing by whatever time we arrive.
But any day soon they won’t be waiting and then I’ll likely
not see them for a couple of weeks. But
I won’t be one bit concerned because the
acorns will have dropped. And nothing is
more delicious to a porker than a ripe acorn.
With about 20 acres of woodland to roam,
they could be anywhere and a session of hide
and seek is not on the agenda. Besides which
they always turn up again – fat and happy.
But fat for the right reason. All the
pigs in question are boys – an important
precaution for anyone keeping woodland
pigs in these parts. Apart from The Forest
of Dean, the Kent/Sussex borders have
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UK. They are very shy, nocturnal creatures
so rarely seen, but having learnt the hard way I can assure
you they are about. And at this time of year solitary
males are wandering the Weald looking for romance.
A few years ago my two sows – Gloria and Sybil – were
“Over time the
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Biddenden”
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near me. Not even for food. Catching and
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a strictly Boys Only policy for participation
in the autumn acorn extravaganza.
But what’s going on here is nothing new.
For hundreds of years peasant farmers released
their pigs into the woods at this time of year
to fatten up for Christmas in a practice known
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season from the Low Weald to the woods of the High Weald.
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passage of pigs being driven to and from the dens formed
sunken tracks known as droves, connecting the dens – often
as much as 20 miles away – to their parent villages. Over
time the dens became settlements in their own right –
hence Horsmonden, Witherenden, Biddenden – and the
roughly north-south driving routes remain as a pattern of
lanes, bridleways and footpaths radiating away from the
High Weald. Quite handy for those roving wild boars!
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