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Contents 

May 2021 

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HOUSE OF THE MONTH 

Maggie Alderson selects her 

favourite properties on 

the market right now 

NOTEBOOK 

News and events to look 

forward to this month 

ARTFUL RESTORATION 

An extensive cottage restoration 

for a couple of art lovers 

GET THE LOOK 

Find products to give your 

home a creative edge 

SAVE THE WORLD 

Rebecca Cuffe’s green edit 

THE HOUSE THAT 

INSTAGRAM BUILT 

Explore striking holiday suites 

in a Margate apartment 

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GET THE LOOK 

Colour-up, Margate style 

TIME TO BREAK FREE 

Kate Watts styles 

timeless timepieces 

FEELING FLUSH? 

Josephine Fairley gives her 

advice for tackling rosacea 

BODY LOVING 

GOODNESS 

Sarah Maxwell’s continues her 

quest for body confidence 

NOURISH TO FLOURISH 

Expert advice from 

nutrition and lifestyle 

coach Charlotte Lau 

LAZY DAY DINING 

Relish a relaxing brunch with 

three easy-to-prepare recipes 

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FORGET ME NOT 

Jo Arnell explains why she has 

a soft spot for biennials 

LET’S GO WILD! 

Sue Whigham takes a closer 

look at the UK’s wildflowers 

MEET THE HEAD 

We chat to Marlborough House 

School’s Eddy Newton 

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SLOW, GROW, EAT 

Zoë Colville gives us the 

latest from the farm 

RESTORATION 

& NEW BUILD 

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How incredible it’s been to see customers breathing life 

back into our local high streets as boutiques, salons 

and restaurants open their doors (or gardens) for 

the first time in months. Whilst there’s no doubt we’ve still 

got a fair way to go, and safety remains the greatest priority, 

it certainly felt like a real treat stepping into a real-life clothes 

shop this week for a post-lockdown treat with my daughter. 

Despite a peppering of frosts to keep us on our toes, I am 

hopeful that sunshine-filled days are on the cards as summer 

approaches. And with the promise of warmer weather comes the 

drive for home improvement. This issue’s Supplement takes a 

look at extensions, new builds and non-structural components, 

alongside restoration advice. Whether you’re hoping to show 

your house at its best for a summer sale, looking to maximise 

the potential of what you’ve got or thinking of going down 

the new build route, this is sure to be an interesting read. 

Keeping with the restoration theme, our first featured 

interior has been a labour of love and skilled craftsmanship 

for a couple who fancied downsizing from a rural setting to a 

central village location. See how they designed their extensive 

restoration of a pair of cottages into a space to suit their 

lifestyle and interests from page 32. If you’ve always wanted to 

experiment with colour, check out how the arty team behind 

Margate Suites have tackled the revamp of a flat into holiday 

accommodation. With amazing sea views and a truly memorable 

application of vibrant decor by local artists and creatives, 

they’re sure to leave a lasting impression on lucky guests. 

Elsewhere, Josephine Fairley gives her recommendations for those 

battling with rosacea and health gurus Sarah Maxwell and Charlotte 

Lau guide you through positive changes to improve wellbeing. 

Enjoy your Surrey Homes and we hope to 

see you at the Midsummer Fair in July 

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Letter 

Wealden Times & Surrey Homes Team 

Editor ............................................................................................ Lucy Fleming 

News & Features Editor ...............................................................Rebecca Cuffe 

Design Director ..........................................................................Anthony Boxall 

Design Assistant...........................................................................Phoebe O’Leary 

Executive Chairman ...................................................................... Julie Simpson 

Managing Director .............................................................. Vivien Cotterill-Lee 

Sales Managers ..................................................................................... Jen Crisp 

Lisa Gordon-Hughes 

Senior Account Managers ............................................................... Maria Hurley 

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Wealden Times Show Director ....................................................... Flo Simpson 

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The White House 

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The Old House 

The dream: A wisteriaclad 

Georgian villa, with a 

wonderfully quirky rambling 

floor plan, currently arranged 

with two studies on the ground 

floor, with lots of special 

features including a panelled 

room and a splendid wooden 

staircase and gallery landing. 

Where: In the village 

of Westcott, two miles 

outside Dorking. 

Setting: In one acre of walled 

gardens, in the village, with farreaching 

views over surrounding 

wooded countryside. 

Beds: 6 Baths: 3 

Special features: The main 

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landing are big enough to be 

used as additional sitting rooms. 

Pleasing details: Alongside 

the kitchen it has a pantry, 

a wine cellar, a utility room 

– and a flower room. 

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as a workshop and store. 

Time to town: Under an hour 

to Waterloo, or Victoria from 

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The Summer House 

£2,500,000 

The dream: There’s a reason for 

this house’s name – it is on a southfacing 

plot of nearly two acres, with 

a glorious outdoor pool and a very 

groovy extension has added a 41’ 

sitting/dining room and a 30’ kitchen/ 

breakfast room, both with glass doors 

looking over the terrace and garden. 

This yields floor space of 4,000 sq ft. 

Where: A short walk from 

central Oxted. 

Setting: Leafy suburbia, with 

nearby green space. 


Special features: The sitting 

dining room has a wall of Crittallstyle 

sliding glass doors. 

Pleasing details: The whole house 

has a delightful light and airy feel. 

Outside: Wood decking overlooking the 

pool, mature garden and trees all around. 

Time to town: Half an hour from Oxted 

to London Bridge, 40 to Victoria. 

Agent: Jackson Stops, Oxted 

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£8,950,000 

The dream: An elegant 18th century house, 

extending to 4,200 sq ft of living space, which 

has been superbly renovated for chic modern 

living, with natural pine flooring throughout. 

A discreet flat is incorporated into the ground 

floor plan, with its own secluded garden area. 

Where: Leafy Elmbridge, which includes Esher, 

Cobham, Walton-on-Thames and Weybridge. 

Setting: Seven acres of private gardens 

and woodland, on a very private plot. 


Special features: The kitchen is super cool, 

with solid oak doors, Carrara marble worktops 

– and no upper cupboards. So groovy. 

Pleasing details: The parking area is 

screened off by tall yew hedges. 

Outside: Mature gardens with pristine 

lawns on the terraced area giving to private 

woodland and a walled garden. There is 

a fountain to the front of the house. 

Time to town: Forty minutes from 

the nearby railway station. 

Agent: The Modern House 

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What to do and see near you this month 

Take off ! 

Image by Corinne Pardey 

Opening up 

As its grounds, buildings and galleries reawaken, Watts Gallery looks 

forward to welcoming visitors back this season. From 26 April the 

Watts Chapel and the grounds will be open to explore, as well as 

their lovely tea shop (takeaways only) and The Watts Shop, from 

which you can purchase art from the Watts Contemporary Gallery 

spring exhibition, Anita Klein: Together. This exhibition will open 

with the Contemporary Gallery on 1 May. In partnership with 

Eames Fine Art, Anita Klein: Together will show work by Anita 

Klein, one of Britain’s finest contemporary artists, including 

a number of works exhibited for the first time. The other 

galleries will then reopen on 17 May, with a last chance to see 

Art & Action: Making Change in Victorian Britain, a look at 

how artists of the period used art as a catalyst for change and to 

highlight inequality. Then, in the summer we’ll see the return 

of the onsite Make Space family programme, Art Club for 

teenagers and Creative Courses for adult learners, which should 

be booked in advance while spaces last! wattsgallery.org.uk 

Birds of Prey displays resume at 

Groombridge Place on 19 May 

2021. These popular shows, which 

take place twice a day, will include 

many beautiful birds of prey along 

with interesting commentary from 

the handlers. Daniel Clark, UK Owl 

and Raptor Centre says, “After what 

will be 5 months of not being able to 

conduct our flying demonstrations, we 

are so excited to welcome guests back 

from the 19th May at Groombridge 

Place to watch our birds as they 

show off their flying abilities right 

over the top of the heads of the 

audiences.” The displays are included 

with admission to Groombridge 

Place where visitors can also enjoy 

the formal gardens, which overlook 

the moated manor house, and all 

the attractions in the Enchanted 

Forest. Book in advance online at 

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their reopening after months of 

lockdown, Trew Art are welcoming 

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50% off, alongside a discount of 15% 

off stock art. Browse the gallery’s wide 

selection of original art, specialised glassware 

and sculptures along with a collection 

of limited edition prints. Traditional, 

contemporary and modern abstract styles 

are all covered and they’ll be displaying 

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limited editions. For more information, 

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Open for business 

Fenwick and Bentalls stores are back with a bang this 

May! After reopening in April, stores in Tunbridge 

Wells, Canterbury and Kingston are keen to show off 

their latest brands, pop-ups and dining experiences. 

Bentalls Kingston welcomed back shoppers safely 

on Monday 12 April with a number of new brands 

from the likes of BoConcept, Ergo and Start-Rite as 

well as reintroducing Presented By who launched 

their space just before the last lockdown. Fenwick 

Tunbridge Wells have unveiled their new 

Trinny London pop-up where you can shop 

from Trinny Woodall’s makeup range, loved 

by beauty experts. And Fenwick Canterbury’s 

outdoor dining will be in full swing in their 

alfresco café bar. The Fenwick online shop 

fenwick.co.uk will remain open for orders, as will 

the Fenwick Concierge and Call and Collect 

Services. Plus, two-hour complimentary parking 

will be in place across the three stores when 

spending £50 or more in store (until 31 May). 

Dream steam 

Spa Valley Railway in Tunbridge Wells 

will be reopening on Saturday 22 May 

2021. Events include: 30 & 31 May’s Bank 

Holiday Steam & Diesel Trains, 26 & 27 

June’s Recreating Bulleid Pacific No. 34095 

‘Brentor’ and 17 & 18 July’s Spring 

Steam Weekend, including ‘Sir Keith 

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Visit Market Square, Tenterden, 

on Saturday 1 May between 10am 

and 4pm for the Creative Market, 

where you can browse work by 

makers and artists from the 

surrounding area. 

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include willow weaving, paper 

sculpture, modern calligraphy 

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LOOK FORWARD: 

Rye International Jazz and Blues Festival 

is set to return to the seaside town 

and surrounding areas this June. With 

performances from Macy Gray, Rumer, 

Gabrielle and Incognito on the schedule, 

events will be running until October 

showcasing the finest in jazz, blues, R&B, 

soul, funk, contemporary and crossover 

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comfort with a palette of rich reds and squashy sofas 

This page: The new kitchen by Howdens spans across 

the back of the house and opens into the garden 

Down a leafy lane, nestled comfortably behind 

a church, is a white weatherboarded house. 

From the outside this is a very pretty building; 

two cottages knocked into one, fairly typical of many 

vernacular buildings in the area, not much is given away 

about what lies within. There are some vases and bottles 

of blue and green glass peeking out from a tiny window, 

there’s a new porch with a beautiful green oak frame; 

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the step out of the ordinary and into another world. 

Wow... 

“Yes, that’s what most people say when they come in,” 

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inside. For we are not standing in a hallway, or even in 

the front room, as so often happens in old buildings, 

but in a double-height, oak-framed atrium lined with 

fabulous books and objects. As first impressions go, this 

one has to be among the most surprising and beguiling. 

Some clever magic has been worked within these walls. 

The couple had been thinking of downsizing, 

but weren’t fully ready to move when they saw the 

property, Tim explains. “We’d been in our other house 

for twenty-six years and the maintenance on the 

 


Art is the couple’s other passion and is in glorious evidence throughout 

the house. There are many paintings by favourite artists Richard 

Adams, the late Anne-Catherine Phillips and Ros Lyons. 

twelve acres we had – for the horses and the land, was 

increasing year on year. We also had to drive everywhere 

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the front door and be at the shops in an instant.” 

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Above: The sitting room is papered in Classic Silks by Galerie. Playful Fornasetti cushions nestle on the sofa below some of 

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architectural leap with this building, turning the renovation 

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atrium is his finest hour.” A dark wooden handrail snakes its 

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base of the stairs, finishing in a lustrous coil in the hall. At 

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and damp, steeped in tannins and partly fossilised, it is the 

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quality and finish. “I just love wood,” says Tim simply. 

This feeling for wood is evident in the two story 

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that opens out to the garden with the master bedroom 

above. Here there is another masterstroke, because the roof 

of the extension has two gables, which by turn doubles the 

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This page: A double-height, 

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fabulous books and objects 

room spans across the back of the house and is vaulted 

into the apexes. Every piece of the frame is exposed. Paul 

Cresswell at Sackville Oak Frames made the frames at 

his workshop in Kent. They took around nine weeks to 

make, but just three days to install on site, and it must 

have been thrilling to see it coming together so seamlessly. 

Tim points to a single dark peg in a beam, “This is so that 

you know it is one of Paul’s frames, it’s his signature.” 

The frames next to the bathroom and dressing 

room are glazed, necessitating a creative invention 

within the fixings from Paul to ensure that the glass 

panels don’t shatter as the oak flexes and settles. A hint 

of the wonderfully verdant colour in the bathroom 

gleams through the oak frame high above the bed. 

“I love the oak frame,” Tim says, as we gaze around the 

huge vaulted room. “Every piece of it – and the double 

gable. I didn’t want any of it covered over, so it’s all exposed. 

And,” he adds, “I feel vindicated that it looks just right.” 

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This page: The guest bedrooms are wallpapered in designs by Colefax & Fowler – a wisteria design called Seraphina (above), which 

Eve was tempted to use again in the second bedroom before deciding on another lovely floral featuring birds and peonies (top) 

craftsmanship, in his Tulips and Honeysuckle design. 

Behind the master suite is a dressing room and good 

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above the basin are clad in gleaming copper, strikingly 

contrasted with the rich bright green of the walls. Eve 

points out the washstand; once a babies’ changing 

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new lease of life as a stylishly crafted basin unit. 

We climb up another flight of stairs into the attic; which 

manages to be an airy, dreamy, yet geometric space, tucked 

under the eaves, papered in stars in the colours of twilight 

(or dawn) and designed for the couple’s grandchildren. It 

was a complicated room to wallpaper. “The decorator said 

that it would be quicker to stencil on the stars,” laughs Eve. 

There is one area left unpapered – where the wooden frame 

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“John said that he needed to see what’s important to us. We said: books and 

paintings. And then he made the bold suggestion of raising an atrium up 

through the house, and lining it with books,” This has completely transformed 

the interior of the house, opening it up, flooding it with space and character 

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collection sweeps through the heart of the house 

 


This page: The master bedroom is situated in the two 

storey extension that Tim and Eve added to the house. 

The oak frame was made by Paul Cresswell from Sackville 

Oak Frames, taking around nine weeks to construct in his 

Kentish workshop, but just three days to install on site 

“I love the oak frame. Every 

piece of it – and the double gable. 

I didn’t want any of it covered 

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Tim adds, “I feel vindicated 

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Descending from the stars back onto the 

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wallpapered; one in a charming Wisteria design 

called Seraphina, which Eve was tempted to 

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on another lovely floral featuring birds and 

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on their edges. All the curtains in the house 

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This page: The master bedroom’s vibrantly green and spacious ensuite features a copper splashback and wall below its soaring vaulted ceiling. 

The washstand once served as a babies’ changing station 

Out in the hall and landing the wall colour 

is Farrow & Ball’s Eating Room Red – the ideal 

colour for the consumption of books. 

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collection are on view at every level. Eve collects children’s 

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In Tim’s study artwork and wallpaper combine in the 

form of a huge mural that stretches across one wall. “It 

came from Rockett St. George,” says Eve. “They send it to 

a company in Spain – you give them the dimensions and 

the image and they print it to fit.” The result is seamless 

and looks just like a painted mural. The rest of the study 

is painted in contrasting Farrow & Ball Hague Blue. 

The sitting room exudes warmth and comfort. 

Contemporary sofas sit happily in front of a wood 

burner, and there is a hint of the simple Arts & 

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mixed in with a hint of the high Victorian in the 

richly coloured Classic Silks wallpaper by Galerie. 

Even the smallest room has not been forgotten and is aptly 

celebrated. The downstairs cloakroom is papered in Eve’s 


Top: The attic is a space which has been designed with the couple’s 

grandchildren in mind. This airy, dreamy space, tucked under the eaves, 

is papered in stars Above: An unpapered area where the wooden frame of 

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favourite wallpaper – a charming, soft, silveryblue 

design called Seahorse by Barneby Gates. 

Clear thinking from the outset has resulted 

in the interior’s streamlined – and Tardis-like 

feel. How satisfying to live in a house that 

has been brought back, not just to life, but 

into a new era of existence. With the help of 

their designers and artisans Tim and Eve have 

been able to visualise, create – and now enjoy 

– an interior of exquisite craftsmanship and 

finish. “We have been influenced by talented 

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Tim. “We don’t want to show off, although 

of course we are proud of the house.” 

In great design form, as ever, follows 

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Nadine has let the imagination of Amy and the Studio Margate team run 

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Margate Suites is a bold re-imagination of what holiday 

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sea,” says Nadine. “I wanted to create something completely 

different that would be non-seasonal, fun to stay in and 

very Instagram friendly!” Indeed one could say that it was 

Instagram that built the entire concept of Margate Suites. 

Nadine started the ball rolling, wanting to find a local team 

to help her develop her old flat that sits above her restaurant. 

Out of that vision, a brand new female collective of interior 

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designer Amy Exton (@amyexton) a set designer by trade 

who owns Margate Location House, Jess at Poh Maluna (@ 

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Above: The success of the Courtyard Suite has given Nadine the impetus to continue her transformation of the building to the floor above, 

the Emerald Suite, which is now nearing completion. In complete contrast to The Courtyard Suite, this colleciton of rooms has taken on an 

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Leanne has merged Moulin Rouge, chinoiserie, floral, 

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Unlike the actual open space of the Courtyard Suite below, 

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showcases the beauty and versatility of our aluminium 

Heritage Steel Look range, combined with the stunning 

interiors – a project Urban & Grey are very proud to have 

been played a part in. 

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Form 

& Function 

A classic verandah is a stylish and worthwhile feature to add to a 

renovation, striking a pleasant first note for all those entering a property 

Porches were originally created 

hundreds of years ago to offer 

shelter when entering a property. 

Over recent years they have 

risen in popularity again, and 

it’s no suprise given that they 

are both practical and pretty. 

With the recent trend for 

architectural styles inspired by 

bygone eras, it’s the perfect time 

to invest in character features 

like this to give a property some 

memorable personality and a 

pleasant welcome everytime you 

walk in the front door. With 

all this in mind, we asked the 

team at one of our favourite 

local, family-run businesses, 

The Traditional Verandah 

Company, all about them. 

How do you make your 

porches and verandahs? 

Structures from The Traditional 

Verandah Company are made from 

new materials, with designs based 

on original porches and verandahs 

from Georgian and Victorian 

times. They are made in Kent 

from marine-grade aluminium and 

laminated safety glass which will 

stand the tests of time beautifully. 

What maintenance do they require? 

A structure from The Traditional 

Verandah Company is built 

to last and requires hardly any 

maintenance – a wipe over with a 

damp cloth is all that’s required. 

What sort of property 

do they suit best? 

These fine structures sit 

comfortably on both old and 

new homes, providing a touch 

of period charm and that much 

sought-after kerb appeal. We 

have all sorts of colours available, 

along with several finishes to suit 

every colour scheme and taste. 

We also have various column 

options from solid and sturdy to 

slim and elegant, and three stylish 

corner brackets to choose from. 

Do you include installation 

of the finished product? 

A full service from design to 

installation is provided to each 

client, along with architect’s plans 

of the project. The friendly office 

team are available throughout 

the process to answer any 

questions and provide updates, 

with the experienced installation 

team on hand for the efficient 

and hassle-free installation 

of your chosen product. 

What makes you a good business 

to go to for a porch or verandah? 

With over 20 years’ experience, 

we are a local company offering 

high-end quality of both 

products and service so you can 

buy with confidence from The 

Traditional Verandah Company. 

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6SCL’s 

steps 

to take before starting 

a new project 

SCL Groundworks share advice for getting a clear idea 

of what it will take to get you your dream new-build 

or extension, before you start out sclgroundworks.co.uk 

To prepare land for a new-build or extension, the 

preferred starting point is often to get in touch with 

an architect to create the design of the project. 

Once the architect has created an initial scope of 

specification for what you wish to achieve, you will 

be able to go to a structural engineer to organise the 

groundworks. Finding the right engineer is just as 

important a step as finding a good architect, as the groundworks 

will create the base that the building will rely upon. This can 

take up to 4 weeks depending on the complexity of the project. 

Your engineer may ask for tests such as boreholes, or 

soakage tests to be undertaken. It is also advisable to take 

soil samples to analyse their waste classification, as this can 

have a large impact on the cost of the project. These can 

take two or three weeks for results from tests being carried out. 

Don’t miss our June issue’s 

Kitchen & Bathroom Supplement 

full of ideas to remodel and update 

Out from 1st June 

Obtaining quotes for services and utilities. This is 

also important for new-builds as the quotes provide 

contractors clear information at the beginning of the 

project and help prevent any unknown costs early in 

the build. This would usually take four weeks from contractors 

receiving information and drawings, to allow for a visit to the 

site and a competitive price to be drawn up. When obtaining 

quotations from contractors it is important for them to visit 

the site to understand access, ground levels and other external 

factors. To get an accurate quote you should also give them: 

• full but concise information on how long 

you wish for the build to take 

• clear detailed drawings of the plans 

• payment term information 

• clarification on whether you expect to hold a retention 

(a percentage of the project’s valuation which is held 

for a rectification period of the works). This is usually 

12 months at 5%, with 2.5% paid on completion and 

2.5% paid once the rectification period is complete 

Speak with local estate agents about the value the project 

could add and compare this against build costs to assess 

potential returns and whether the scheme is viable. 

Weigh up all of your costs against what you could 

gain from the project and make a decision! 


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To give you an insight into what’s out there (and just because we like looking at 

pretty things) we’re exploring the gold standard of new-build properties 


Hawksmoor Homes is known 

for producing luxury properties 

with an obvious attention to 

detail and fine craftmanship. 

Which is why we are so excited 

to get a sneak peek at their latest 

development, Victoria Gardens. 

How many properties will there be 

and when will they be completed? 

There will be just four new 

detached homes. They are due 

for completion early in 2022 

and will be built to the luxury 

specification and exceptional 

quality that Hawksmoor 

Homes is renowned for. 

Where is Victoria Gardens? 

Victoria Gardens is located 

in the lovely village of West 

Horsley in Surrey, off the popular 

residential cul-de-sac, Silkmore 

Lane. West Horsley is a classic 

picturesque Surrey village, a 

peaceful pace surrounded by rural 

countryside and the beautiful 

Surrey Hills, interlaced with 

public footpaths, bridleways, 

and safe cycling routes. 

How easy is it to to get to London 

from such a countryside paradise? 

It’s well placed for multiple 

mainline stations; Horsley 

Station is only ten minutes away 

by car and offers regular trains 

that can get you to Waterloo in 

under an hour. Otherwise both 

Guildford and Woking stations 

are only a short drive away. 

What makes these homes special? 

Their beautiful design, which 

echos the original cottages of 

the English countryside, with 

all the advantages of modern 

construction and generously sized 

rooms. No expense is spared, with 

handmade materials outside and 

a luxurious specification inside. 

Can you tell us about 

the outdoor space? 

Named after our favourite flowers, 

each house in Victoria Gardens 

boasts a high specification, 

thoughtful layout, and detached 

garage. Generous gardens and 

a private cul-de-sac entrance 

give a sense of privacy with 

a touch of exclusivity. 

What influenced the design? 

The chocolate box 

English Cottage. 

What special features are 

included with these properties? 

The master bedroom suites are 

of particular note, featuring 

vaulted ceilings and extravagant en 

suites. On the ground floor, the 

show is stolen by Martin Moore 

kitchens with Miele appliances, 

but the stylish Chesney Burlington 

fireplaces in the drawing rooms are 

also quite lovely. These houses truly 

offer luxurious living for those who 

appreciate understated elegance. 

How much do the properties cost? 

Prices start at £1,150,000 for 

Plot 1, a four-bed called The 

Primrose. Plot 2, the three-bed 

Wisteria, is the most expensive 

at £1,535,000 and Plots 3, The 

Violet (three-bed) and 4, The 

Peony (four-bed) are £1,350,000 

and £1,465,000, respectively. 

hawksmoorhomes.co.uk / 

thevictoriagardens.co.uk 



How to: 

Personalise 

a new build 

Transforming a white-walled, brand-new tabula rasa 

of a new-build can be a real mission! So we asked SGS 

Architectural Interiors for some expert advice 

We are fortunate enough to work with 

clients who are constructing architectdesigned 

new-build homes, but it can be 

challenging to imagine living in a house 

you’ve only seen as a two-dimensional 

drawing. Whether your new build is a 

one-off or one of a few, the challenge is 

always to make the shiny new property 

into a comfortable home which is 

personal to you. Our job is to bring these 

plans to life and help our clients visualise 

the moment they will step through the 

door into their dream home. 

A new build home is a blank canvas and 

a fabulous opportunity to get creative. A 

great starting point is to introduce colour. 

Often new builds are finished in developers’ 

white, so identify your preferred colour 

palette and start applying it. To find that 

colour palette, you can take influence from 

your personal fashion taste, inspirational 

artwork, or the wonders of nature. Start 

compiling images of the colours and 

interiors you are drawn to and you’ll soon 

begin to develop a palette that is truly 

unique to your home. 

You can quickly make a new build feel like 

home by introducing familiar things. Just 

because you’re moving into a new property, 

doesn’t mean you should feel like you have 

to start from scratch with all your interior 

furnishings and accessories. Simply hanging 

a favourite picture or reusing an occasional 

chair with happy memories, will help to 

make you feel at home. 

to install a pendant or add personality with 

some wall lights. Layering light is important 

in every interior, so adding a feature table 

and floor lamps is also a good way to soften 

the lighting and create a more intimate 

atmosphere. Think of these light fittings like 

jewellery accents and another opportunity 

to add your personality to the space with a 

statement light fitting. 

Where we are involved in the construction 

of a new build, we often work with 

character grade timber floors or reclaimed 

stone and specify unlacquered finishes which 

patina for door handles and bathrooms 

if the client wants the home to feel preaged. 

If you are purchasing a new build, 

then adding vintage furniture or accessories 

can add this same character and soften the 

pristine finishes. 

Finally, don’t forget the outside. Often 

new builds look like they have popped up 

out of the ground and they need some help 

to become established in their setting. We 

always work with landscape designers at 

an early stage in our new build projects, so 

that planting and finishes can be installed 

as early as possible and will have more 

time to weather and grow around the 

property. Adding outdoor furniture and 

planted pots to your home will soften the 

junctions between the surface finishes and 

will immediately make your new build stand 

out from the rest. The key to any interior 

is to create a home which serves the owners 

lifestyle and reflects their personality, 

Don’t underestimate lighting. Often new 

builds are lit with grids of overhead downlights, 

but hopefully there is an opportunity 

the same is true with a new 

build to make it a home. 

sgsdesign.co.uk 

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A reputation 

built on quality 

craftsmanship 

and service 

Regular maintenance of 

replacing broken, slipped or 

missing tiles could prevent the 

need for a complete renewal. 

Always replace with top 

quality matching tiles. 

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Conservation Specialists. 

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by experienced award 

winning craftsmen. 

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Check that the 

pointing of brickwork 

on chimneys and parapet 

walls is intact. Also check for 

loose mortar on ridge and hip 

tiles. If replacing on a listed 

building, lime mortar 

should be used. 

Check lead 

flashings to walls 

and chimneys and, 

if needed, make sure 

lead work meets LSTA 

specifications (see 

leadsheet.co.uk). 

Clean out 

your gutters, 

valleys and box 

gutters to avoid 

leaks. 


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Check with your 

local conservation 

officer if Listed Building 

Consent is needed (it 

always will be for Grade 

1 and 2* properties). 

Only use an 

established company. 

A good starting point is The 

National Federation of Roofing 

Contractors, who have a register of 

vetted heritage approved contractors 

(see nfrc.co.uk). NFRC contractors can 

also self certify that all works comply 

with relevant building regulation 

through the Roofing Competent 

Person Scheme nfrccps.com 

Karl Terry’s 

10 

to revamp your roof 

Top 

tips 

Renovating your roof can really transform an 

older property, but it’s worth making sure you 

get advice and work from trustworthy sources, so 

we asked Karl Terry for some tips kentpegs.com 

Seek references 

and follow them up. 

Your contractor should 

be able to provide details 

of current work they 

have completed. 

Avoid loosely 

worded estimates, 

aim to get a fixed price 

quotation which details 

all the specifications and 

materials that will be used. 

This way you can budget 

and not be surprised 

with extras. 

On tiled roofs, 

remove moss. Excessive 

moisture and inadequate 

drying can cause problems 

(often on a north slope or 

shallow pitch). Poor quality 

tiles are more susceptible 

to frost damage in areas 

with moss growth. 

Make sure your roof 

is well insulated but also 

especially well ventilated. Too 

much insulation and not enough 

ventilation can cause condensation. 

Upgrading of insulation is a 

requirement of current building 

regulations when re-roofing. 



Case Study: 

Bringing Back 

the Barn 

Theis & Khan tell us the tale of a recent masterpiece of a barn conversion 

Burwash Barn was a real project right from 

the offset, it had enormous potential but 

was obviously going to require lots of work 

to fufill it. The idea was to provide additional family 

accommodation for a Grade II listed 17th century 

farmhouse in East Sussex. Alongside the main house, 

was a building which was comprised of three divided 

barns. The clients wanted to convert this outbuilding 

into a sitting room, studio bedroom, and bathroom 

as well as a garage and outside store, all in a style 

that complimented the historical 

nature of the property and 

honored the building’s authentic 

character and features. 

Originally built as part of 

the farm, the agricultural 

outbuilding that we began 

with was an uninsulated timber 

structure with rotten sole plates, 

damage from water ingress, and 

roofs in need of repair. We had 

to meticulously survey and strip 

back the structures before we 

started rebuilding. We carefully 

removed the existing foundations 

and installed new ones, and used 

traditional carpentry methods 

with the tenons pegged, to 

replace the existing timber 

with new oak. The buildings had also moved over 

time, which actually gave them a sense of age and 

personality which the clients were keen to keep, so 

the natural undulations within the roof structure 

were not corrected. They also wanted to keep the 

original structure of the building visible, so, rather 

than installing the insulation between the studs and 

joists, we installed new insulation over the existing 

structure, exceeding building regulation requirements, 

and forming a warm roof. The existing rotten oak 

cladding boards were also removed and replaced with 

new oak boards to match what was there before. As 

for the roofs, the main barn roof had been replaced 

with corrugated sheet and the lower roofs had many 

damaged Sussex peg tiles. To fix this we mixed 

reclaimed tiles in with the surving originals to ensure 

the roof kept its traditional appearance, and also added 

bat ‘slots’ for detail. 

The original building was divided into three barns 

that were not interconnected, and one of the key 

changes we made was to link them all together to 

allow the buildings to flow into each other. The 

Wealden District conservation 

officer allowed a small opening 

in the wall between the lower 

barn and the main barn, which 

was enough for us to install of 

a new stair. The conservation 

officer was also keen that the 

building retained its original 

open elevation, which meant the 

new sliding glass doors had to 

be installed behind the original 

posts and bracketed from the 

existing structure. The end result 

is large contemporary glazed 

sliding doors and windows which 

really show off the original studio 

structure while also opening up 

some enchanting views to the 

countryside beyond. 

Once all the work was done to make the structures 

sound and habitable, the landscaping was also altered 

to create a new vehicular entrance to the north of the 

site, enabling the old track to be subsumed into the 

field to minimise hard standing surfaces. Meanwhile, 

inside the outbuilding, the interiors were decked 

out with modern oak flooring, and oak doors and 

windows to once again maintain the woodsy tone of an 

old barn, with flush glazing and a beautiful statement 

concrete fireplace bringing the whole thing elegantly 

up to date with gentle touches of contemporary flair. 

theisandkhan.com 


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Fact: redness, in skin, can really cause the blues. Broken 

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rosacea, in which the texture of skin is ultimately 

altered – becoming lumpy, bumpy spots (sometimes 

pus-filled), on the nose, cheeks, chin and forehead. 

Although a fiery complexion can affect young women, 

for others the problem really kicks in as we reach middle 

age, when a surprising number of us become afflicted by 

what is known as papulopustular rosacea, or acne rosacea. 

Frustratingly, the causes of redness and rosacea are still pretty 

mysterious – basically something in the bloodstream triggers 

the swelling of blood vessels in the skin, causing inflammation 

(redness and soreness). It can come and go, in cycles, or be 

an ongoing problem. Generally, the typical weapon in a GP’s 

toolkit is a course of antibiotics – but our observation is that 

this doesn’t fix the problem long-term. (And with the growing 

problem of antibiotic resistance don’t we really want to reserve 

antibiotics for conditions that really need the big guns?) 

Triggers are notoriously individual, including foods, 

alcohol, stress, pollution and peri-menopause. (Though men 

can suffer too – and usually don’t feel they have the option 

of concealing their rosacea with make-up.) Genes may be 

at play, predisposing some people to rosacea/redness – and 

it shows up much more on people with thin, fair skins. 

Over the years, at Beauty Bible, we’ve come across 

thousands of people experiencing rosacea – even though 

every single one feels like the only person on the planet 

– and have put together a sort of toolkit for sufferers. 

Keep a food/skincare diary. Write down everything that 

you eat, and the products you use on your skin, especially 

if there’s something new. Eventually you may be able to 

piece together links between food/flare-ups or products/ 

breakouts. (I’ve a friend who calls her rosacea ‘pizza-face’ 

because she unfailingly gets it after an Italian takeaway.) 

Monitor your reaction to ‘heating’ foods. Caffeine, red 

wine, curries and so on affect redness-prone people differently. 

The only advice is to turn detective and track your own 

personal response, logging them in your diary, as above. 

Take turmeric faithfully. This Indian spice can be 

a lifesaver for minimising flare-ups: take a 400 mg 

capsule morning and night. Try and sneak turmeric 

into as many dishes as you can – ideally, chopped 

turmeric root, but if not, the powdered variety. 

Use face products with zinc oxide. As well as providing 

sun protection and helping wound-healing, this mineral 

is anti-inflammatory so helps with most skin conditions 

including rosacea and also acne. Other helpful antiinflammatory 

ingredients to look for on ingredients 

lists include emu oil, red raspberry oil and aloe. 

Take specific supplements. In addition to a good antiinflammatory 

diet (plenty of nuts and seeds, vegetables and 

fruit, oily fish if you’re not vegetarian), California-based skin 

expert Marie Veronique Nadeau advised us that it’s ‘an 

absolute must’ to supplement with vitamin C, 

vitamin D3 and omega-3 essential fatty acids. 

Rosacea patients may also need more of a 

specific and powerful antioxidant called 

SOD (Superoxidedismutase), so add 

that in too. N.B. Marie Veronique 

advises avoiding iron 

supplements, particularly if 

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Probiotics can help. As well as increasing omega-3 

essential fatty acids both in the diet and as a supplement, 

Victoria Health pharmacist Shabir Daya advises taking a 

probiotic supplement: “These beneficial bacteria will help 

to rid the gut of potential toxins that inflame the skin 

but more importantly they may ensure that the specific 

bacteria do not proliferate.” You might also want to 

consider anti-inflammatory herbs, such as red clover and 

echinacea, plus yellow dock and dandelion, which have 

mild diuretic properties to help eliminate toxins. Shabir 

advises that a topical serum with pycnogenol (a powerful 

antioxidant and anti-inflammatory) may also help: “It 

immediately reduces redness and inflammation and also 

strengthens the collagen matrix and in doing so reduces 

the capability of these toxins to inflame the skin.” 

Beware the sun (and sunbeds). Ultraviolet light and 

particularly UVA – the longer wave length rays that are 

linked to skin damage and also now to skin cancers – seem 

to affect some rosacea sufferers severely. Everyone should take 

care in the sun – i.e. always wear sun protection and never 

fry your skin. But for anyone with skin sensitivity of any 

kind, it’s wise to avoid sunscreens with a chemical sunblock 

since they are known to be more likely to cause irritation. 

Opt instead for sunblocks using minerals, preferably 

zinc oxide (see above). Beyond that, avoid anything with 

citrus essential oils and any product at all with alcohol. 

Seek out effective products for redness. At Beauty Bible, 

we put dozens of redness treatments through their paces 

each year, and have identified that some products really 

can help. From the strangely-named Danish brand, check 

out Ecooking Anti-Redness Cream, £32 for 50ml, a 

matte-finish product which offers two ingredients that have 

performed well in tests on UV-induced stress, inflammation, 

redness and itching: Poros cocos (better known as China 

root) and Phragmites kharka extract, from the grass family, 

together with chamomile. Another high-performing 

product: Rosalique 3-in-1 Anti-Redness Miracle Formula 

SPF50, £29.99 for 30ml. It’s always a bit ambitious when 

any brand puts ‘miracle’ in the name of its products, but 

this offers instant comfort and the potential of long-term 

improvement for sensitive and red complexions. It is 

instantly concealing, and works longer term via soothing 

bisabolol, panthenol, urea, shea butter and zeolite. 

My friend and Wealden Times contributor Maggie 

Alderson has established that the key – certainly for 

her – is to use skincare that is utterly ‘clean’ and free 

from all chemicals. She ‘joined up the dots’ (or possibly 

spots) on this after experiencing amazing results from 

a local range by the name of Rock Rose. (And we love 

blowing the trumpet for local brands, don’t we?) 

As Maggie wrote for my beautybible.com website, “This 

range literally changed my life. For the first time in 15 years 

I am now able to leave the house without a full face of 

make-up, which for so long was essential to cover the raw, 

red rosacea pimples which speckled my chin and cheeks. 

And it’s not only the mortifying festering spots I’ve been 

freed from – all the skin on my face is smoother, plumper 

and more nourished looking. I don’t know when my skin 

last looked and felt this good. People have commented. 

Even my teenage daughter has complimented me (faints).” 

Maggie raves in particular about Rock Rose Beauty 

Nourishing Facial Oil, £34 for 30ml and Rock Rose 

Beauty Moisturising Balm, £28 for 50ml (available 

for normal-sensitive/dry/combination-oily skins), at 

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Wellbeing 

Body Loving Goodness 

Sarah Maxwell stresses the importance 

of learning to take care of yourself 

The idea of what constitutes 

the perfect body has changed 

frequently over the decades, 

from Kate Moss (90’s chic) to the 

touched up images of perfectly sculpted 

bodies we see everywhere now. 

It’s at this time of year that I’m 

inundated with requests from fitness 

and slimming magazines and health 

websites to come up with a perfect plan 

to get in shape for the summer. With 

everything we’ve been through in this 

last year, I thought it was time to make 

a change and show you a different but 

highly successful way to make positive 

changes to your body image, lose weight, 

feel great and enjoy our new freedoms. 

Firstly, I would like to tell a little of 

my story and why I do the job I do. 

I remember the exact moment when I 

developed a negative image of my body. I 

was 14 years old and had up until then 

been a very skinny child. As puberty 

descended on me in full throttle, puppy 

fat started to lay down (this is actually 

quiet natural, your body is changing 

from a child into an adult during that 

time). I was immediately taken to a local 

doctor and put on a strict diet. This 

unfortunately took me down a path of 

extreme exercise and disordered eating. 

At the age of 21 I embarked 

on my first training course as a 

health and fitness professional. 

It’s a big admission but I have to 

confess, I still hated my body. 

Every day I weighed myself (more 

than once a day) and beat myself up 

because my body didn’t conform to 

what was considered the right type of 

body (especially as I had embarked on 

a career where the perfect body meant 

everything). I followed the standard 

theory of eating less and moving 

more, but it wasn’t working for me 

and neither did the daily step onto the 

scales (it doesn’t work for everybody). 

After many years of working with 

people to lose weight and feel great, 

I can tell you that I encourage most 

of my clients to throw away the scales 

because the power they have over our 

body image is shocking and, in most 

cases, greatly hampers long term weight 

loss. Not only is it hugely liberating to 

throw away the step of shame (this is 

what I call weighing scales), the results 

I see from this simple act are fantastic. 

I have spent many years teaching self 

esteem and body confidence workshops 

to young adults. I show them positive 

examples of body image, emphasising 

the importance of wellbeing and health 

through proper nutrition, regular 

exercise, good sleep, stress management 

and relaxation. All of these are equally 

important to sustain long term 

weight management and with that 

naturally comes a dramatic increase 

in self esteem and body confidence. 

One of my favourites to follow on 

social media is @sundaymorningview 

(a self-love magazine that shares what 

real bodies look like, and it has some 

wonderful mental-health information). 

Affirmations really do work! 

Science really does back up the 

effectiveness of positive affirmations. 

If you want to check out the 

technicial bit for yourself, the 

following link is a good read: 

https://www.healthshots.com/mind/ 

happiness-hacks/we-decode-the-sciencebehind-affirmations-and-how-theycan-infuse-positivity-in-your-life/ 

Below is an affirmation that I have found 

very effective for myself and my clients. 

I recommend trying this for 7-10 days. 

Repeat it out loud a few times a day and 

see if you feel a shift in how you feel. 

“I feed my body healthy nourishing food 

and give it healthy nourishing exercise 

because it deserves to be taken care of.” 

Worth giving it a try, don’t you think? 

Sarah Maxwell is a multiple awardwinning 

Fitness and Lifestyle coach 

and mum of two who juggles a lot 

of balls. Find out more about Sarah 

and her work at sarahmaxwell.com 

Sarah shares her Fitness and Lifestyle tips 

on Instagram @sarahmaxwelllifestyle 


Nourish to 

Flourish 

Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach 

Charlotte Lau explores the link 

between food and mood... 

The brain, a powerful but fragile organ that accounts 

for just 2-3% of our body weight yet makes up for 

around 20-25% of our daily energy requirement. It 

is responsible for our thoughts and feelings which affect our 

mood and actions so it is vital to feed and nourish it properly. 

We are all familiar with how our mood itself can affect our 

food choices, such as seeking comfort food when we feel low 

or a change in appetite when stressed. However, the food we 

choose to eat daily plays an important part in supporting and 

maintaining brain health for the long term. Some research 

observes that a Mediterranean diet – high in fruits, vegetables, 

nuts, and legumes with moderate consumption of poultry, 

eggs and dairy products, and only occasional consumption of 

red meat – is associated with a reduced risk of depression. 

Give it a go... 

keep your friendly bacteria happy 

A gut feeling is an instinctive human sensation – 

butterflies in our stomach when we fall in love, 

feeling sick when we are nervous – and something 

we rely on to help us make decisions. Our gut 

bacteria affects how we feel, our mood and how alert 

we are in our everyday lives. It is no coincidence 

that the gut is sometimes called ‘the second brain’. 

The constant two-way communication that occurs 

between our gut and our brain is known as the gutbrain 

axis. Our gut microflora (friendly bacteria) 

play an important role in our mood and the best 

way to keep them happy is to eat a varied, colourful 

high-fibre diet. Fibre is essentially the back bone 

of plant-based foods so include more wholegrains, 

legumes, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds in your 

diet. There are thought to be over 100 different 

types of fibre so diversity is key. Feed your brain by 

increasing your omega 3. This type of fat, found in 

wild, oily fish such as salmon and in plant-based 

sources like walnuts and flaxseeds has been shown 

to increase bacteria that may improve mood. 

Learn to... fill your own cup 

Just as we nourish our bodies with food, it is equally as important 

to give the same level of care to nourish our minds, too. The body 

and brain need fuel, but they also needs stillness and relaxation. 

Many of us feel, ‘switched on’ from the moment we wake, so it 

is no wonder that one in four people in the UK experience some 

form of mental health problem each year. Prioritise time to rest and 

unwind. Studies have found that time spent in nature helps lower 

stress levels, improves mental focus and mood and decreases anxiety 

and even symptoms of depression. Seek out nature; that may be 

a park, forest, garden or simply a window box full of greenery to 

help nourish your brain. Move your body. Regular movement can 

be beneficial for treating anxiety and stress. A short burst of energy 

such as 2 minutes doing star jumps or a brisk walk can boost your 

mood and help reduce stress. Do something you love. Of course 

our jobs and families are important but really think… what brings 

you joy? When you find something that you really get ‘lost in’ 

and engage with regularly, you may find yourself feeling calmer, 

more resilient to daily challenges and ultimately, a little happier. 

Charlotte runs Plume Nutrition, where she offers support and advice 

for weight management, controlling cravings, sleeplessness, stress 

and increasing energy levels. Find out more at plumenutrition.com 

Step away from... the happiness thieves 

A typical western diet, high in refined 

carbohydrates and sugars can play havoc with 

our blood sugar levels. It is these repetitive 

peaks and troughs in our blood sugars (and 

subsequent high and low moods), that not 

only affects our food choices making us reach 

for more sugary based foods, but also causes 

changes in our hormones which can affect 

anxiety, irritability and hunger. Reduce sugar 

and refined carbohydrates which damage your 

friendly bacteria and instead build meals from 

whole foods, like fresh vegetables and quality 

sources of protein. Avoid artificial sweeteners 

and highly processed foods such as ready meals, 

many breakfasts cereals and sugary soft drinks 

as they are all detrimental to your gut health. 


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Lazy Day Dining 

With the warmth of summer just in sight, enjoy lazy mornings 

with loved ones tucking into a leisurely brunch outside. You can 

whip up these tasty treats in around half an hour, giving you more 

time to catch up after so many months apart or an opportunity 

to while away a few hours enjoying your garden in the sunshine 

Recipes: Liz Franklin, Caroline Artiss & Laura Santtini 

Photographs: Steve Painter, Ed Anderson & Con Poulos 

Baked oat milk porridge with pears, 

almonds & date syrup 

Prep time: 10 mins Cooking time: 30 mins Serves 4-6 

You might wonder why anyone would oven-bake porridge, when it takes so 

little time to cook the conventional way? Well, it does mean that you can swap 

standing at the stove and stirring constantly for simply mixing everything 

together and leaving it to morph into breakfast heaven under its own steam, 

while you soak in the bath or even go back to bed with your book! 

• 160g jumbo oats 

• 1.2 litres oat milk 

• 75g mixed seeds 

• 2 tsp vanilla bean paste 

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon 

• 3 medium ripe, but firm 

pears, cored and diced 

• 80g mixed dried berries (sultanas/ 

golden raisins, goji berries, inca/ 

golden berries, cranberries, etc.) 

To Serve: 

• 2 tbsp toasted flaked almonds 

• 4-5 tbsp date syrup 

• extra oat milk 

1 Preheat the oven to 170°C (325°F) 

Gas 3. Mix the oats and oat milk 

together. Stir in the seeds, vanilla 

bean paste, ground cinnamon, 

diced pears and dried berries. Pour 

everything into a roasting pan, cover 

with foil and bake for 30 minutes. 

2 Remove from the oven and 

spoon into bowls. Scatter with the 

toasted almonds and drizzle with 

date syrup and extra oat milk 

as desired. Serve at once. 

 


Marmite (yeast extract) cake 

Prep time: 15 mins Cooking time: 30 mins Serves 10-12 

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Serve it warm from the 

oven at brunchtime, 

sliced into neat slabs. 

• 70g butter 

• 170g sugar 

• 1 egg, beaten 

• 160g plain flour 

• 2 tsp baking powder 

• ¼ tsp salt 

• 250ml whole milk 

For the topping: 

• 120g butter 

• 2 tsps Marmite 

• 60g grated 

Cheddar cheese 

You will need: a 23 x 

33cm Pyrex baking dish 

1 Preheat the oven to 190°C 

Gas 5. Beat the butter and sugar 

until light, creamy and smooth. 

Add the egg and beat well. 

2 Sift the dry ingredients 

together. Alternate adding the 

dry ingredients and the milk 

to the butter mixture. Mix 

gently until well combined 

and the batter is smooth. Pour 

the batter into the baking dish 

and bake in the preheated 

oven for 25-30 minutes. 

3 To make the topping, simply 

melt the butter and mix in the 

Marmite/yeast extract. Five 

minutes before the cake is ready, 

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all over with a fork. Pour over 

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Heirloom tomato 

& smoked 

mackerel salad 

Prep time: 15 mins Cooking 

time: 11 mins Serves 2 

The delicious saltiness of this 

oily fish makes it the perfect 

partner for the heirloom 

tomatoes and caramelised 

onions. This is ideal for a 

summertime brunch, when 

tomatoes are in season and 

a lighter dish fits the bill. 

• 100g rocket 

• 3 heirloom tomatoes, sliced 

• freshly squeezed juice 

of ½ lemon 

• a pinch of salt 

• 1 tbsp olive oil 

• 2 smoked mackerel fillets 

(peppered fillets work well) 

For the Caramelised Onions: 

• 2 tbsp olive oil 

• 1 large red onion, sliced 

• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 

For the Greek Yogurt Dressing: 

• 115g Greek yogurt 

• 1½ tbsp freshly 

chopped mint 

• 1 tbsp freshly chopped 

flat-leaf parsley 

• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 

• ¼ cucumber, finely chopped 

• a pinch each of salt and 

freshly ground black pepper 

• 1 tsp honey 

• ½ tsp lemon zest 

Start by making the caramelised onions. Heat the oil in a frying 

pan/skillet over a low heat, add the onion and cook slowly for 

10 minutes, stirring every now and then. Once soft and beginning 

to caramelise, add the vinegar and cook for a further minute. Take 

off the heat. Whisk/beat all the ingredients for the Greek yogurt dressing 

together in a small bowl and set aside. Put the rocket/arugula and tomatoes into 

a large mixing bowl with the lemon juice, salt and olive oil. Toss to coat everything in oil, 

then arrange on serving plates. Break the mackerel up using your hands – this way you can feel for bones and 

discard any. Arrange the mackerel on top of the salad. Top with the caramelised onions and spoon over the 

dressing. Serve immediately. 

These recipes were extracted from 

Lazy Day Brunches published by 

Ryland Peters & Small (£9.99) Photography 

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Imagine a plant that looks after itself, one that will 

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that after flowering will quietly, sometimes even 

decoratively, set seed for the next generation and then 

bow out, and allow summer flowers to take centre stage. 

Well, I give you, ladies and gentlemen, the biennial. A 

national treasure if ever I saw one. While we are busy 

trying to coax our pampered and expensive garden centre 

lovelies into bloom, up they pop, asking for nothing, 

giving masses and, once established, rewarding us year 

after year. I have found myself complaining about 

the cheerful abundance of some of them (yes, you, 

forget-me-nots), but would never be without them. 

So what exactly is a biennial? The clue is in the name, in 

that they flower every other year, bi-annually. Ostensibly 

they are annuals, but they spread their flowering season 

over two calendar years – from summer to the following 

spring, instead of from spring until autumn. Biennials 

owe their existence to the changing of seasons – and the 

fact that the leaves fall off the trees as winter approaches. 

The consequence of the trees staying bare until April is a 

leafless chink of light in early spring where the biennials 

have found a niche, opportunistically blooming before the 

canopy of leaves closes over them. They are the natural 

colonisers of woodland glades and hedgerow edges, adapting 

their lifestyle to the sequences of light and shade. It is 

for this reason that a biennial will germinate and grow a 

whorl of basal leaves during the first year – to be ready to 

burst into flower early and make the most of the spring 

sunshine. This makes them ideal for growing in tricky areas 

of the garden; many, like foxgloves, forget-me-nots and 

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of honesty will do a good job of hiding, or distracting, 

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the biennials swamp emerging bulbs and young perennials 

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Forget-me-nots in particular can enthusiastically smother 

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Biennials have a (mostly) welcome habit of self-seeding, 

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early stage and try to separate the weedlings from the seedlings. 

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grit. Self-seeding then becomes a happy 

accident and looks natural and unforced. 

The problem is that the plants are 

choosing where they want to grow 

and this may not be where you 

would plant them. Judicious weeding 

becomes the order of the day – and 

this is sometimes harder than it seems; 

there’s something unkind about weeding 

out healthy, happy plants, even if they 

are growing in the wrong place. 

Methods of seed dispersal 

vary wildly and evolution has 

come up with some ingenious 

methods for this. Many seed 

capsules are triggered to literally 

explode, because the purpose is 

to propel the seeds as far away as 

possible. This can make collecting 

seed frustrating, as the timing 

in some situations needs to be 

just right – collect too early and the 

seed won’t be ripe, collect a second 

too late and the capsule has burst 

and hurled its contents to the wind. 

The other method is to collect the seed and 

sow it yourself – either in pots to plant out later, or in 

situ. Labour intensive, but keeps you in charge of the 

show. A few very basic pieces of equipment are needed; 

paper bags or envelopes, a pen for labelling, kitchen paper 

Beautiful Biennials 

Foxgloves (Digitalis) – graceful 

tall spires, very useful for shady 

positions. The native foxglove 

is usually mauve-pink, there 

is also a beautiful white form, 

Digitalis alba and cultivars 

in shades of apricot, pink, 

mauve and cream. Some are 

short-lived perennials and will 

last longer than two years. 

Forget-me-nots (Mysotis) – a 

froth of tiny blue flowers – they 

will spread all over your garden 

if you let them. Looking pretty 

under tulips, forget-me-nots 

will provide a veil to cover their 

foliage. Pull up after flowering 

and to thin out if they are 

swamping other plants. 

Wallflowers (Erysimum) – 

another good spring companion 

for bulbs. Available in lots 

of colours, wallflowers are 

spicily scented. Sow them 

yourself, or buy as bedding and 

plant out in the autumn. 

Sweet William (Dianthus 

barbatus) – related to pinks, these 

often gave charming bi-coloured 

flowers with frilled edges 

Brompton stocks (Matthiola 

incana) – highly scented 

spires of flowers in pastel 

shades, these can be biennial 

or short-lived perennials. 

They will need a sheltered 

site and winter protection. 

Honesty (Lunaria annua) – 

these pop up in purple sort white 

and are useful for their pale and 

delicate papery seed-heads too. 

for drying, a sieve or sheet of paper for separating seeds 

from the pod – and a nice dry, windless collecting day. 

Biennials are hardy plants and are sown in late spring 

to midsummer – you can sow the seed into a pot or seed 

tray, or directly into the ground. I often find a bit of 

space in the veg patch and sow a few rows of foxgloves, 

Sweet Williams or wallflowers into a sort of nursery 

bed. Once the seedlings emerge, thin them out to give 

each one a bit more room to grow. In the autumn they 

can be carefully lifted and transplanted to the place 

where they will flower in the following spring. 

Packed with nectar 

I would happily grow biennials for their sheer charm, but 

they are very good for wildlife too. Biennials are brim full 

of nectar – they are insect pollinated and their only job is 

to set seed as soon as they can, so they make it as easy as 

they can for the insects – many are scented to lure in a wide 

range of creatures including night pollinators such as moths 

and beetles. Flowers like foxgloves even advertise the route 

to their nectaries with little bee landing strips – often in the 

ultra-violet end of the spectrum and not always visible to 

us, but look closely and you will see the speckled insides of 

the tubular flower is in definite rows leading deeper inside. 

Biennials appear just as insect numbers are building up and 

this coincides with the main bird nesting season. Give the 

insects plenty of nectar and you will also be feeding the birds. 

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the seeds are spread far and wide as a result. As the name 

implies, the leaves of scurvy grass are full of Vitamin C and 

were eaten by sailors between journeys to treat their scurvy. 

Plantlife, a British conservation charity, celebrated its 

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the wildflower meadow in Green Park, London. What 

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have lost 97% of our meadows since the Thirties. 

The charity owns a large reserve up near Rochester on 

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years of heavy use of chemicals and constant ploughing 

have been struggling across the country. It seems that in 

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This year they are launching No Mow May and Every 

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Slow, 

Grow, Eat 

Hairdresser-turned-shepherdess, Zoë Colville farms 

nearly 100 acres of land near Maidstone with her 

partner, Chris Woodhead. With prime focus on 

their animals’ wellbeing, together they rear cows, 

sheep, goats and pigs, eventually selling their meat 

through The Little Farm Fridge. This month, 

Zoe reflects on misconceptions surrounding 

lamb and why education is so important 

Before we kept livestock I’d never seen a dead animal, 

except a fox on the side of the road maybe. I never 

even saw our cats Winston and Xenon after their 

demise either. Add that I was a vegetarian for almost ten 

years before meeting Chris, the fact that we now run 

a little butcher’s shop off the farm is pretty crazy! 

This often has me wondering about the general public 

and their knowledge of the meat they are eating, and 

how much education is truly needed. There have been 

a fair few situations where I’ve had conversations with 

people and found myself thinking, “How do you 

not know that?” And then reminding myself that I wouldn’t 

have known either. Unless you actively go looking for that 

information, it’s not just fed to you like other topics. I 

believe schools are the answer; schools and social media. 

During lockdown last year we had a couple and their dog 

watch us load the newborn lambs onto the top deck of the 

trailer and the ewes on the bottom, the lovely lady asked, 

“Oh no they aren’t off to slaughter are they?” And Chris and 

I looked at each other thinking it was a windup. But she was 

very serious, I can see how calling it ‘lamb’ can be confusing. 

Little do most people know that the animals look more like 

ewes than they do lambs when they are sent to the abattoir. 

Some will be a heavier carcass than me, that’s a far cry from 

the cute little thing hopping all over the field at sunset. Most 

of our lambs will go for meat when they are 6-7 months and 

older. They will be weaned naturally by their mother before 

this age and are on average 40kg as a minimum weight. I 

hope this can go some way to help clear up the misconception 

that they are babies separated from their mothers. 

I have lots of people asking if I receive a lot of abuse on 

my social media from activists and in actual fact it’s quite the 

opposite. I did a poll and 15% of my followers choose to not eat 

meat, yet actively follow us, often engaging in conversation and 

that is a huge compliment to how we care for our livestock. I 

think there aren’t many things I can’t show on Instagram, as long 

as you explain in detail what’s happened and – most importantly 

– why. Anything can be taken out of context, an image, a 

comment, a video, but I am of the mindset that if you are clear 

and matter-of-fact about the explanation it will limit any kind 

of miscommunication and leaves very little room for confusion. 

The Little Farm Fridge Recipe of the month 

How to cook it... Beef Shin 

Try this super-simple Mexican-inspired stew 

• Serves 4 

• 1 pack Little Farm Fridge 

Beef Shin 

• 1 sachet taco seasoning mix 

• 1 tin of chopped tomatoes 

Follow Zoe on Instagram @thechiefshepherdess 

and @thelittlefarmfridge. You can order 

meat online at thelittlefarmfridge.co.uk 

• 1 organic beef stock cube 

• salt & pepper 

• honey – I do 2 drizzles! 

Sear the shin in oil and the seasoning and then pop 

it in a slow cooker with the remaining ingredients for 

the day! Serve with fluffy rice, finely chopped chillies 

and coriander – maybe even a little soured cream. 

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