Winchester Lifestyle Oct - Nov 2023

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to declutter and organise your wardrobe for the new season. 

• Before you pack away your summer clothes go through and pull out anything 

that is damaged or stained. Make you sure you get these pieces repaired or 

cleaned before you put them into storage. If something is beyond repair donate 

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• Take stock of any items you did not wear this summer and yourself why that is. 

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unpack your summer clothes again next year. 

• When unpacking your Autumn/Winter clothes make sure you pull out any items 

that fit into the above criteria i.e. need repairing, cleaning, do not fit/do not like 

and make sure you repair, clean or donate. 

• Make a list of things you think you might need to shop for this season so that 

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The new Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill was 

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to relax. This can lead to lower heart rate, lower blood pressure, 

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Stimulation of the vagus nerve also leads to lower cortisol levels. 

Cortisol is the major stress hormone. When its levels are too 

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HELPS WITH ANTI-AGING 

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Stress can harm your physical and mental health and contribute 

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Spas can help reduce the stress on our physical body, and a spa 

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By caring for our skin, our largest organ, we can reduce the 

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system. This reduces your anxiety levels and uplifts your mood. 

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Cherry Picking 

your Boarding School 

KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR OPEN DAYS 

It is a myth that boarding schools 

shut down for July and August, but 

it is equally a truth that they become 

hives of activity at the beginning of 

a new autumn term. Schools will 

enthusiastically prepare to welcome 

prospective families to their first open 

days as they look to take the first 

steps towards establishing the life-long 

relationships that epitomise their role. 

A boarding school can offer a unique 

and enriching experience, fostering 

independence, academic excellence, 

and personal growth. Attending a 

boarding school open day is an essential 

step in the decision-making process, 

giving you the opportunity to immerse 

yourself in the school’s environment, 

understand its values, and evaluate 

whether it’s the right fit for your child’s 

individual needs. 

Before you step foot through the school 

gates, here are the three steps to success 

in choosing a boarding school: 

1. SPEAK TO STUDENTS 

Speak to students during your 

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account of the boarding experience! 

Observe how they interact with 

you, are they confident and do 

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they speak enthusiastically and 

positively about the school? Look 

out for staff and pupil interactions 

and not just between those who 

are on open day ‘duty’. Is there 

two-way respect between staff and 

students? How do students behave 

with and treat one-another? 

1. SIZE, FACILITIES, AND 

LOCATION 

Are you looking for a school 

which will offer a vast range of 

opportunities and experiences 

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feel overwhelmed and lost in this 

environment? Does the location 

of the school suit your family 

circumstances? 

Notice how the boarding facilities 

are presented. Are they well looked 

after? Do they feel homely and 

welcoming? Draw your attention 

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demonstrate inclusivity and 

diversity or are they different 

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How is safeguarding prioritised in 

boarding? What security measures 

does the school have in place 

to ensure student safety? What 

are the pupil and staff ratios in 

boarding houses and who is on site 

overnight? 

1. STUDENT WELLBEING 

Ask questions about the school’s 

commitment to care. What is the 

procedure if a boarder feels unwell 

during the night? How does the 

school manage day-to-day medical 

provision? What is their policy with 

regards to parent communication? 

Learn and ask questions about the 

school’s approach to mental health 

and wellbeing. Are counselling 

services available to boarders and 

what measures are in place to 

prevent bullying or discrimination? 

Do students know who they can 

talk to if they have any concerns or 

worries? 

A boarding school is a hungry 

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varied, and accommodating of 

dietary needs? The boarders 

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you if they enjoy the food provided 

or whether they order pizza to their 

houses three times a week. 

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information available on the internet, so 

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Old Pilgrim returns as Headmaster 

New Headmaster of The Pilgrims’ School, Tim Butcher, finds 

himself back in his home town, extending a warm invitation to 

all to discover what’s behind the green doors. 

In an idyllic setting in the south-east 

corner of the cathedral close, there is 

more than an air of familiarity about 

Pilgrims’ for me: over the years, it has 

become an intrinsic part of who I am. I 

have been drawn back time and again, 

even when I wasn’t a pupil and later 

a member of staff. And now I am the 

Headmaster of this very warm and 

entirely wonderful school. 

One thing I am most keen to share when 

talking with people is that we may be 

tucked away, but we are an incredibly 

friendly and open school; we may look 

arcane (thanks to some of our amazing 

medieval buildings), but we are forwardlooking 

and always pushing ourselves 

for the next improvement. When people 

have heard a little about us on the local 

grapevine, it can sometimes be that we 

are an academic ‘hot house’ (wrong) or 

that, being a double choir school, a child 

has to be ultra talented musically to come 

here (also wrong). Of course, when one 

remembers that we start our journey 

with 4-year-olds, it is obvious that these 

cannot be true. Our fantastic Pre-Prep for 

Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 revels in fun, 

Forest School, and in stimulating curiosity. 

But… we judiciously start seeding those 

elements that will help these little chaps 

grow in very special ways. 

Small class sizes, specialist teaching 

from the youngest ages and an 

adventurous quest for excellence in all 

its forms soon pays off and, yes, by the 

time our boys leave us, this is reflected 

in some outstanding academic results 

and outstanding music making. But – 

and here’s the point – this is only part 

of the story… More than anything, we 

aim for a Pilgrim to be a well-rounded 

boy, excelling in breadth, not just areas 

of specific depth. Our sport is fantastic, 

and all the more so thanks to our use 

of many of Winchester College’s topclass 

facilities and playing fields in the 

grounds of Wolvesey Castle. The range 

of opportunities is mind-boggling, and 

you’re just as likely to find boys getting 

stuck in to radio controlled car club, 

scuba diving club or frisbee, as you are 

chess club. 

This all said, the comment I have heard 

most frequently from our parents since 

I started is how well staff know and 

care for their son as an individual; 

they feel he is really understood. This 

is inescapably linked to our relatively 

small size. Emotions have license, and 

care, kindness, good manners and an 

understanding of self and of others are 

thoroughly embedded within the pastoral 

culture. 

Thanks to my own time as a professional 

choirboy at Pilgrims’, I can personally 

attest to the qualities the daily singing, 

music making and performing help to 

develop: confidence in front of others; 

meeting high expectations; organisation; 

effective communication through 

tone, inflection, diction and pace; and 

an attuned collaboration with your 

teammates towards a polished end 

result. These opportunities continue to 

be available today to boys in Years 3 and 

4 who might be keen to come along and 

have a go at an audition. We’re experts 

at putting them at ease and a heavily 

subsidised place could await. They don’t 

have to be ‘a singer’ already, just to show 

enthusiasm and potential. 

As an independent school, we embrace 

the flexibility we are fortunate enough to 

enjoy. Pupils can start at any time of year 

(it doesn’t have to be September) and we 

make sure to look after our busy parents 

too, with Breakfast Club and late pickups 

available every day (the advantage 

of being a school with a hearty boarding 

community). Perhaps my most important 

job – now and on an ongoing basis – is 

to really encourage people to come and 

meet us, come and get to know us, come 

and see that we may well not be what 

they think we are… If you’re ever passing 

us in The Close, come and experience 

what’s behind the green doors. You’ll find 

that a very special community awaits! 

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THE HISTORY OF 

THE KENNEL CLUB 


1960 Poodles being judged at Crufts Olympia 

COME AND VISIT 

TO CELEBRATE THIS 

SPECIAL MILESTONE, 

THE KENNEL CLUB 

ART GALLERY HAS 

PUT TOGETHER AN 

IMMERSIVE TIMELINE 

OF THE LAST 150 

YEARS OF THE CLUB’S 

HISTORY. TAKING 

PLACE UNTIL JANUARY 

2024 IN MAYFAIR, 

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IN THE BEGINNING 

Dogs have been alongside people for 

centuries, for most of this time dogs were 

working animals, with only the wealthiest 

keeping dogs just for leisure. In the 19th 

Century, social and economic changes 

meant more people in Britain had the 

spare time and money to keep dogs as 

simply companions. 

A new hobby of showing dogs and 

judging them against agreed criteria 

started with early shows taking place in 

pubs (for men) and private homes (for 

women). Popularity for dog shows grew 

among spectators and they were held in 

grand exhibition venues in cities. 

Soon, a national organisation was needed 

to ensure everyone followed the same 

rules, competitions were conducted fairly 

and that the dogs were looked after well. A 

group of men, already involved in running 

dog shows, decided to do just this. 

The Kennel Club was founded on 4th 

April 1873 by Mr Sewallis Evelyn Shirley, 

MP, along with 12 other founding 

members and was the first national 

Kennel Club in the world. 

CRUFTS 

The members organised the first Kennel 

Club show at the Crystal Palace, London 

in 1873. In 1942, The Kennel Club bought 

Crufts Dog Show from Emma Cruft 

following Charles Cruft’s death. In 1948 

The Kennel Club brought both shows 

together to run the first, of what would 

become to be known as ‘the world’s 

greatest dog show in the world’ – Crufts. 

The first Crufts was held in London 

Olympia in 1950 and continued to grow 

in popularity, in 1969 the late Queen 

Elizabeth II (patron of The Kennel Club) 

visited the show. In 1979 the show 

moved to Earl’s Court where it remained 

until 1991 before moving to its current 

location, the NEC, Birmingham. 

REGISTRATIONS 

By 1880, it was clear from dog show 

records that accurate dog identification 

had become a problem, The Kennel Club 

instigated a registrations system and 

monthly lists were published of dogs 

newly registered, including details of 

parentage. 

Today, The Kennel Club runs the UK’s 

largest registration database - registering 

over 250,000 pedigree dogs every year 

and thousands of crossbreed dogs on its 

activity register. 

THE KENNEL CLUB TODAY 

The Kennel Club celebrates its 150th 

Anniversary in 2023. It has come a long 

way since it’s beginnings and is now 

one of the largest organisation in the 

UK devoted to dog health, welfare and 

training. Its objective is to ensure that 

dogs live healthy, happy 

lives with responsible 

owners. 

Health and welfare 

remains a priority for 

The Kennel Club which 

is accredited by UKAS 

to certify members of its 

Assured Breeders scheme, 

the only UK-wide scheme that monitors 

breeders in order to protect the welfare 

of puppies and breeding bitches. It 

jointly runs health screening schemes 

with the British Veterinary Association 

and has conducted research with the 

University of Cambridge. The Kennel 

Club Charitable Trust supports research 

into dog diseases and dog welfare 

charities, including The Kennel Club 

Breed Rescue organisations that re-home 

dogs throughout the UK. 

The organisation works to lobby the 

Government on various campaigns and 

advises dog owners on legislation, such 

as microchipping, and runs Petlog, one 

of the UK’s biggest reunification service 

for microchipped animals. 

It continues to license shows and clubs 

across a wide range of activities and runs 

the UK’s largest dog training programme, 

The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog 

Training scheme and accredits trainers 

and behaviourists through The Kennel 

Club Accredited 

Instructors 

scheme. 

Mr S E Shirley 


AKTAR 

ISLAM 

Unleashed 

Sally Thomson caught up with the Michelin 

starred chef to discuss inspiration, teamwork and 

hospitality after Covid... 

When I read your website the first 

thing that struck me was your 

strapline, ‘Opheem is just me, 

Unleashed’. Would you like to tell 

us more? 

Well, over the years I’ve always 

worked with other people. For 

example, in my last business, 

everyone had a say on how the food 

was presented. For example, you’d 

put a dish together and in its initial 

conceptual stage to where it ended 

up was far removed from what it 

was supposed to be. 

I understand the unleash bit on 

your website - now you’re being 

totally yourself? 

I am lucky to do what I enjoy. The 

only thing that I’m constrained by 

is the produce that I’ve got access 

to, whatever is coming out of the 

land, whatever is coming out of our 

seas. And the seasons. I’ve always 

worked with seasons and, it’s just 

natural for me to cook. 

What was it like when you 

received your Michelin star? 

Obviously, it’s an incredible 

experience to achieve such an 

award. It was lovely, incredible 

to achieve it a year after I set up 

Opheem especially after the years of 

constraints that I’ve experienced. 

I’m very proud of my team. I’m 

proud of everyone within the 

business. Because though I set 

the vision, the direction, we’re all 

in the boat together and we’re all 

rowing that boat together. When 

the waters are choppy we all have 

to experience that together. It’s the 

power of the team. 

Covid was a really difficult time 

for the hospitality industry - how 

did you navigate that time? 

We started Aktar at Home, but that 

became something much bigger 

than I expected. 

With Aktar at Home, it’s all about 

investing in the community and 

creating jobs - much of the time for 

people that lost their jobs as a result 

of the pandemic. There are teams 

who are in the portioning and the 

packing team and the processing 

team. They’re all people who are 

from the inner city of Birmingham, 

you know, aged 25 and below 

who traditionally struggled to find 

employment. So, we give them a 

chance and an opportunity to join 

the team and develop within the 

team. And obviously they’re paid well 

above national living wage to make 

sure it gives them a start in life. 

The other thing that we did last year, 

was give away 6,000 care packages 

for people who were struggling 

to feed their families. We just 

asked people in the communities 

to nominate people within their 

community that they know are 

struggling to feed themselves or 

feed their kids. Just to get in touch, 

let us know, and we just sent a box 

out to them. 

I wanted to ask you about the 

name of your restaurant. Where 

does that come from? 

“I’ve always worked 

with seasons and, 

it’s just natural for 

me to cook” 

It was inspired by a region that was 

known as Mandu, but it’s a Sultan of 

Mandu, a guy called Giyath Shahi. 

He was an epicure in the late 1300s. 

He enjoyed the nicer things in life 

and there’s a particular manuscript 

that he wrote or commissioned, 

which concentrated on recipes from 

the time and his life. And something 

that he enjoyed was opium! 

So, Opheem ia a play on the word 

opium, but it’s more based on 

the understanding, it’s a sensory 

indulgence and that’s what his life 

was built around. 

Sensory indulgence, I love that. Do 

you ever visit India so you can go 

to the places which inspired you? 

I used to spend a lot of time in 

India. I’d spend a month or so 

there every year. At least three 

weeks just travelling and eating 

and documenting recipes and 

understanding the culture. 

It’s really inspirational - then towards 

the end of your trip, you always miss 

a roast dinner! There’s nothing like 

a Yorkshire pudding. By the end of 

it all you want is to come home and 

have a lovely roast dinner. 

You can find out more about 

Opheem at opheem.com and Aktar 

at Home at aktarathome.co.uk 


BEAUTIFUL Baking 

We sample some delicious recipes from the new Two Magpies Bakery recipe book, written by the 

bakery’s founder, Rebecca Bishop. The book aims to teach how to make all your favourite breads, 

pastries and pizzas, as well as recipes for celebrations cakes, bakes, bars and savoury dishes 

BERRY FRIANDS 

Fruity little almond cakes with a 

dollop of jam in the centre – a great 

afternoon pick-me-up and a longstanding 

favourite. Choose seasonal 

fruit such as sharp summer berries, 

juicy plums or autumnal figs and 

blackberries. This recipe also works 

well with gluten-free flour. 

Make the friand mix a couple of 

hours ahead (or even the day 

before) to allow the ground almonds 

to absorb the liquid egg white and 

melted butter – the firm batter will 

rise more evenly. 

Makes: 10 

INGREDIENTS 

130g unsalted butter 

160g caster sugar 

80g ground almonds 

50g plain (or gluten-free) flour 

130g egg whites 

150g seasonal berries (or stone 

fruits, figs, rhubarb, chopped) 

100g Raspberry Vanilla Jam 

50g apricot jam, sieved 

50g pistachios, chopped 

Brown the butter by bringing it to 

the boil in a pan. Allow it to bubble 

fiercely for 5–8 minutes, scraping 

the bottom of the pan with a spatula 

regularly. When the butter starts to 

smell sweet and nutty and the boiling 

foam rises up in the pan, pour the 

hot liquid (including the brown flecks 

and scrapings from the bottom of the 

pan) into a heatproof bowl. Allow the 

butter to cool, stirring occasionally 

as it firms up. 

fan/gas 4. Grease your mini cake 

moulds or muffin tin. Place half the 

fruit at the bottom of the moulds, 

then pipe or scoop your friand mix 

to come a third of the way up the 

sides. Use a small spoon to place 

the jam into the middle of each cake 

before topping with a dollop of the 

remaining batter. Your moulds will be 

about two-thirds full. Decorate with 

more fruit on top. 

Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning the 

moulds or tin after 15 minutes. Use 

a skewer to check the cakes – it 

should come out clean. Cool for 5 

minutes before removing from the 

moulds/tin and cooling on a rack. 

Warm the sieved apricot jam and 

brush over the top of each cake, 

then sprinkle with the chopped 

pistachio nuts. 

CARDOMOM 

KNOTS 

Makes: 12 

INGREDIENTS 

Cardamom dough 

450g strong white bread flour 

80g icing sugar 

12g ground cardamom 

8g fine sea salt 

75g cold unsalted butter, cubed 

260g full-fat milk 

7g active dried yeast 

Cardamom butter 

100g soft unsalted butter 


10g ground cardamom 

10g lemon juice 

½ tsp fine sea salt 

Try and source black cardamom 

seeds for this, grinding them fresh for 

every bake. The intense, astringent 

Weigh the sugar, almonds and 

flour into a bowl and whisk until 

combined. Still using the whisk, 

gradually add the egg whites, then 

the cooled browned butter in three 

stages until absorbed and no longer 

oily-looking. Cover the mix and 

leave to rest for a couple of hours or 

in the fridge overnight. 

Preheat your oven to 180°C/160°C 

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available from all good bookshops and online 


taste is utterly unique. Once tasted it will live in your 

memory and keep you returning, again and again. 

Weigh the flour, icing sugar, cardamom and salt into a 

large bowl and mix to combine. Rub the cubed butter into 

the flour mix until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Warm 

the milk 30°C, add the yeast and stir to dissolve. Add this 

liquid to the dry mix and bring the dough together using 

your scraper until all the dry matter is incorporated. 

Allow the dough to rest in the bowl, covered, for 20 

minutes, then turn out onto the counter and knead for 5 

minutes until you have a smooth, elastic dough. Place the 

dough back in the bowl, cover and prove for 1 hour with 

stretch and folds after 20 and 40 minutes. Maintain the 

dough temperature at 26°C. 

sections from the bottom edge, leaving the top edge still 

attached so that each strip has three sections. Prepare 

your tin by greasing it well or lining with cases. 

Plait the sections and roll each plaited strip so that the 

ends are tucked underneath when placed into the muffin 

tin. Prove for 1–2 hours until puffy and increased in size. 

Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. Brush the 

buns with egg wash and sprinkle with nibbed sugar 

(optional), then bake for 12–15 minutes. Brush liberally with 

syrup as soon as they are out of the oven, then turn out of 

the tin after 10 minutes to prevent the buns sticking. 

While your dough is proving, make the cardamom butter 

by gently combining all the ingredients in a bowl. 

Roll the dough into a rectangle 60cm x 24cm, with 

the narrowest side next to your body. Spread with the 

cardamom butter and fold the bottom edge halfway to the 

centre of the dough, then fold the top edge of the dough 

to fully cover the first half of the dough (a single/letter fold). 

The dough will now measure 20cm x 24cm. 

Wrap the dough in cling film or baking parchment and 

chill in the freezer for 20 minutes. Remove and place the 

longest side of the dough parallel to your body. Gently roll 

the chilled dough to 30cm high, then trim the sides. Cut 

12 x 2cm wide strips of dough. Cut each strip into three 

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BURNT 

CHEESECAKE 

with Spiced Mandarins 

Celebrate Bonfire Night with a perfect 

dessert, from Del Monte 

Vegetarian, gluten-free 

Serves 10-12 

Prep time: 30 minutes. Cook 

time: 1 hour, plus overnight 

chilling 

INGREDIENTS: 

680g full-fat cream cheese 


Good pinch of salt 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

25g cornflour 

4 medium eggs 

300ml double cream 

Ingredients for the 

mandarins: 

2 cans (298g) Del Monte® 

Mandarin Segments in Juice 

4 tbsp soft light brown sugar 

1 cinnamon stick 

1 star anise 

5-6 cardamom pods, slightly 

squashed 

METHOD: 

Make the cheesecake the day before 

you want to serve it. Preheat the 

oven to 200°C/gas 6 and find a 

20cm round springform tin. Take a 

large piece of baking parchment, 

more than big enough to line the 

tin, and scrunch it up in your hands 

– this makes the paper easier to 

manipulate. Unscrunch the paper and 

put it in the tin, using a smaller cake 

tin to help mould it to the sides. Don’t 

worry about the creases and wrinkles 

– these are all part of the look of the 

cheesecake! 

If you have a mixer, put the cream 

cheese, sugar, salt, vanilla and 

cornflour into it and beat them 

thoroughly together. Otherwise, do 

this in a large mixing bowl, beating 

until smooth. Add the eggs and start 

beating them into the cream cheese 

mixture, gradually pouring in the 

cream as you go. If you’re using a 

mixing bowl, beat in the eggs one at 

a time before beating in the cream. 

You want a nice, smooth mixture. 

Pour the mixture carefully into the 

lined tin and transfer to the oven. 

Bake for 50-60 minutes until the 

cheesecake is puffed up, very brown 

at the edges and a rich golden 

brown in the centre. It should have a 

slight wobble in the middle still. Take 

out of the oven and leave to cool 

completely in the tin – it will sink as 

it cools. Transfer to the fridge and 

refrigerate overnight. 

While the cheesecake is baking, make 

the spiced mandarins. Drain the juice 

from both cans into a saucepan. Add 

the brown sugar and whole spices and 

put over a medium heat. Stir until the 

sugar is dissolved, then let the juice 

come to a brisk simmer and cook for 

about 10 minutes until the liquid is 

reduced and syrupy. Take off the heat, 

add the mandarin segments and stir 

gently. Leave to cool then refrigerate. 

When you’re ready to serve, carefully 

remove the paper and transfer the 

cheesecake to a serving plate. Serve 

in slices, with a generous spoonful of 

the mandarins and their syrup. 


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HOME 

for Christmas 

OVERHAUL 

DINING SPACE - is your table large enough 

to host? Consider an extending table, which you can 

keep smaller throughout the year until you need to up 

the size. 

REPAINT - new paint or wallpaper is the fastest, 

and one of the cheapest, to completely transform the 

feel of a space. 

NEW SOFA - just be sure to choose one from a 

company who can deliver in time for Christmas! 

LIVING 

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Broccoli Brown, 

Farrow & Ball 

Eyebright by 

Earthborn Paints 

Burano Dining Chair, bridgman.co.uk 

Navy Leaved Plant On Taupe A3 Graphic 

Print, Oak Frame, £45 cultfurniture.com 

QUICK FIXES 

REFRESH WITH NEW 

PRINTS - it’s amazing the life that new 

artwork can inject into a space - try to pick 

a piece which includes the colours of your 

larger furniture pieces, like your sofa. 

Istanbul Lamp, 

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NEW CUSHIONS - seasonally 

change your cushions, you can keep the 

same inners and just swap the covers to 

refresh the space. Add more cosy fabrics 

like velvet, wool and corduroy as we come 

into the cooler months. 

NEW RUG - rugs have big impact 

without having to get new flooring. 

Clear Waters, Tresco by Ted 

Dyer - options from £120 

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hard-wearing. Similarly, changing the worktops can 

have a transformative effect. 

LIGHTING- kitchen lighting must be both functional 

and aesthetically pleasing. How about changing a 

pendant light to a spotlight rail for more working light, or 

changing the pendants on your breakfast bar. Try adding 

a wireless lamp to brighten dark corners. 

RESTYLE - change up the accessories you have on 

the sides and have a big declutter 

ARTWORK - hanging some new prints, or propping 

some on open shelves can inject personality into a space 

and make it feel more inviting. 

KITCHEN 

OVERHAUL 

ADD NEW KITCHEN STOOLS - many of us 

buy a quick fix with a new kitchen but it’s good to revisit 

with fresh eyes. 

ADD SOME OPEN SHELVING - it’s a fresh 

way to add a bit more storage and you can display your 

favourite pieces 

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Wireless Lamp, £150, oka.com 

It might be time to bite the bullet and opt for a 

new kitchen - many of us are living with poorlydesigned 

spaces which don’t stand up to 

familial needs. If you’re trying to get this ordered 

before Christmas, you need to be decisive 

about what you need. Consult an expert 

kitchen designer - they’ll have ideas to 

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OVERHAUL 

NEW BATHROOM - It might be time for a new 

bathroom. Depending on your fixtures, you may be able 

to reuse elements and just refresh the tiles. If you are 

undergoing larger works, chat through your plans with 

your bathroom installer to make sure they address all the 

practicalities. 

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QUICK FIXES 

CHANGE ACCESSORIES- 

Replace your soap dispenser, toothbrush 

holder, loo roll holder and bin - a little refresh 

can make all the difference. The same goes 

for fresh, fluffy towels. 

REPAINT YOUR WALLS - if you 

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Ensuring Consumer 

Safety and Compliance: 

The Vital Role of 

Professional Installers 

As the demand for sustainable and efficient home 

heating solutions continues to rise, the role of 

skilled installers becomes increasingly crucial in 

safeguarding homeowners. 

Highlighting the indispensable value of professional installers in 

maintaining safe and compliant homes, Alan Young, Compliance 

Manager for leading biomass and solid fuel heating expert 

HETAS, explores the importance of adhering to legislation for the 

benefit of both consumers and the environment. 

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF REGULAR MAINTENANCE 

A well-maintained stove or boiler is not only pivotal in ensuring 

optimal performance but is a fundamental aspect of homeowner 

safety. It’s vital that installers conduct regular maintenance 

checks that mitigate potential hazards, such as carbon monoxide 

leaks and fire hazards. By addressing these issues proactively, 

consumers can enjoy peace of mind, knowing that their wood 

burning stove or boiler is running efficiently and safely. Regular 

maintenance such as an annual chimney sweep prolongs the life 

of the stove and also saves homeowners money in the long run 

by reducing the risk of costly breakdowns. 

COMPLIANCE WITH LEGISLATION 

Compliance with industry regulations and standards guarantees 

that the stove or boiler installed meets safety criteria and 

environmental guidelines. Homeowner safety should always be 

the top priority; and installers play a critical role in upholding this 

commitment. By staying up to date with the latest legislations, 

installers can guide homeowners towards sustainable and 

environmentally friendly heating choices, contributing to the 

global efforts in reducing carbon footprints. 

EMPOWERING CONSUMERS WITH KNOWLEDGE 

One of the most significant advantages that professional 

installers bring to the table is their ability to empower 

homeowners with valuable knowledge. From offering insights into 

the latest energy-efficient technologies to explaining the benefits 

of regular maintenance, installers can help homeowners make 

informed decisions about the best suited heating solutions for 

their home. Raising awareness fosters trust and loyalty and also 

encourages them to prioritise maintenance and compliance with 

legislation. Together, consumers and installers can form a strong 

alliance in driving the adoption of eco-friendly heating solutions 

and creating a safer environment for all. 

For more information about becoming HETAS registered, visit 

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Designer Fabrics, Wallpapers and Paint Supplier 

Expert Fitting 

Home Consultations 

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Celebrating 25 years 

at Cranbury Park and 

a new chapter for 

Neat-House Interiors 

It’s hard to believe that Neat-House Interiors has 

been trading for over 25 years, starting with the 

founder of the business, Janet who started it all 

from making curtains in her own home, to then 

growing the business and needing more space, 

and a team of seamstresses to continue 

This is when an old farm building on 

Longmoor Farm, which is part of the 

historic Cranbury Park in Otterbourne 

was found. With a lot of hard work, late 

nights, and a team of friends and family 

the workroom was created enabling Janet 

to grow her dream of becoming luxury soft 

furnishing manufacturer. 

25 years later, and Neat-House Interiors 

is still based in the same farm building on 

Cranbury Park, Janet has retired, and the 

company was taken over by Wes 7 years 

ago, Laura followed the following year, and 

then in July of this year Wes and Laura 

became joint owners of the business. 

Over the past 7 years we at Neat-House 

Interiors have focused on expanding 

our services, and our wonderful Design 

Studio and our team of fantastic and 

super talented seamstresses has helped 

massively in showcasing our work to 

new and existing clients, along with 

suppliers and our trade accounts. With 

our workroom attached to our studio we 

have the luxury to be hands on with all our 

work, and clients love being able to see 

that their furnishings are made on site, by 

one seamstress from start to finish. 

Wes’s background isn’t originally from 

the interior world, but he has always had 

a huge passion and love for creating 

beautiful schemes in his own home, 

and a large renovation project is what 

brought him, Neat-House, and Janet 

together. Working together to finish his 

Grade II listed cottage renovation, Janet 

saw a talent in Wes and offered him the 

opportunity to come to Neat-House….he 

took this opportunity, and then as Janet 

was due to retire he decided to buy the 

business and continue what Janet had 

started. 

Later that year Laura joined the team, after 

taking a break from her interior career of 

15 years working for a home design team 

in Southampton to have her son, Laura felt 

now was the time to get back into what 

she loved…. Interiors! Laura had worked 

with Janet before and had always loved 

visiting the workroom, so when she found 

that Janet was due to retire, she contacted 

Wes and 7 years later the rest is history. 

Together they have worked hard to build 

the business and to taking the next step 

by going into partnership together seemed 

a natural thing to do. There have been 

some tough moments during that time, 

COVID being the main one, however the 

team at Neat-House Interiors is stronger 

than ever, with Wes and Laura they have 

4 wonderfully talented seamstresses who 

between them have over 100 years of 

experience in hand sewing, an equally as 

talented upholsterer, and a super-efficient 

fitter who helps with keeping things calm 

on installation days. 

So, if you have a project that you 

have been postponing, why not call or 

email Wes or Laura today to make an 

appointment. 

SERVICES AVAILABLE 

• Design consultations. 

• Expert measure and fitting 

• Accounts with all the major brands 

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• Upholstery 

• Onsite Design Studio and Workroom 

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Planting for Autumn colour 

NOTES FROM 

THE GARDEN 

As the full light of summer fades into 

Autumn so the colour palette of our gardens, 

changes and for me, Autumn is one of the 

most beautiful seasons in the garden. 

If you are starting from scratch and planning for colour, lucky you, 

then there are so many options, but the addition of some or any of 

the following will reward you as the summer wanes. Backlit plants 

can look amazing as the sun comes and goes and immediately, we 

think of Acers, that blaze of fire that creates so many spectacular 

exclamation points at this time of the year. Size certainly matters 

so check the height and spread that each plant will reach and then 

a little research will find you the ideal choice. If your soil type isn’t 

ideal – they are acid loving plants, then grow them in pots. A two- or 

three-year-old Acer in a beautiful pot can look spectacular and you 

can move it to the most advantageous spot to enjoy its autumn show. 

Trees are an obvious choice for colour and Amelanchier lamarkii or 

‘Snowy Mespilus’ is another beauty – it grows to about 7 metres so 

place it carefully, but it offers a lot- silvery leaves followed by snowy 

white flowers and pale copper leaves in spring. Berries follow that 

and then in autumn a stunning display of orange and red leaves – 

what more could you ask for? Shrubs also play a part – the wonderful 

‘Smoke Bush’, Cotinus ‘Grace’ has deep maroon leaves and a halo 

of fluffy grey toned flowers which look like the smoke of an autumn 

bonfire. Hydrangea quercifolia – the ‘Oak Leaved Hydrangea’ is 

“PALE AMBER SUNLIGHT FALLS ACROSS 

THE REDDENING OCTOBER TREES, 

THAT HARDLY SWAY BEFORE A BREEZE 

AS SOFT AS SUMMER: SUMMER’S LOSS 

SEEMS LITTLE, DEAR! ON DAYS LIKE THESE.” 

ERNEST DOWSON 

another treasure offering incredible leaf colour, and white flowers too. 

Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’, turning yellow in autumn, looks 

fabulous …… I am spoilt for choice! 

Smaller plants also offer great colour, from Nandina domestica ‘Fire 

Power’ to Asters, Helianthus, Japanese Anemone, Cyclamen – and 

let’s not forget the grasses. Miscanthus and Pennisetum or fountain 

grass add a totally different texture to the garden and as autumn 

winds increase also add a wonderful fluid movement too. 

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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT 

FROM A GOOD CARE HOME? 

Finding out what a good care 

home looks like can help you to 

make choices about your care. 

It can also help you understand 

what you should be able to expect 

from a service you already use. 

When we inspect care homes, there are 

five questions we ask. 

Is it safe? 

Is it effective? 

Is it caring? 

Is it responsive to people’s needs? 

Is it well-led? 

In a good care home, you can expect 

to be safe because… 

The home and any equipment are well 

maintained and managers look for ways to 

improve safety. You should feel confident 

that your belongings are safe and secure. 

There are always enough staff on duty with 

the skills needed to make sure you are safe. 

You are protected from being bullied, 

harassed, harmed or abused. Abuse 

includes neglect and financial abuse. 

Staff deal with incidents and accidents 

quickly and openly (and investigate them if 

necessary) and they learn from mistakes. 

You feel safe and protected by staff, 

but you also have as much freedom as 

possible to do the things you want to do – 

regardless of your disability or other needs. 

Staff give you your medicine safely and 

store it correctly. Where possible, the 

home involves you in reviewing your 

medicines and supports you to be as 

independent as possible. 

The home is kept clean and hygienic to 

prevent any risk of infection to you or 

other residents. 

You can expect a good care home to 

be effective because… 

You are regularly asked for your views 

about the quality and choice of the food 

and other aspects of the home, and your 

feedback is consistently good. 

Staff make sure you get the right food 

and drink you need, and that you have 

enough of it. 

Staff have the right knowledge, 

qualifications and skills to carry out their 

role so that you have a good quality of life. 

You are always asked to give your 

consent (permission) to your care, 

treatment and support in a way you can 

understand. Where appropriate, your 

family and friends are also involved in 

decisions about your care. 

Staff know about your health needs and 

personal preferences and give you as 

much choice and control as possible. 

Staff speak with health and social care 

professionals, such as GPs, and take the 

right action at the right time to keep you 

in good health. 

You are asked for your likes and needs 

when the home is adapted or decorated. 

Any changes to the home are made to 

help you to be as independent as possible. 

You can expect a good care home to be 

caring because… 

Staff know about your background, likes, 

hopes and needs. This includes any needs 

you have because of your age, disability, 

sex (gender), gender identity, race, religion 

or belief, or sexuality (whether you are 

lesbian, gay, bisexual or heterosexual). 

You are encouraged to express your views, 

no matter how complex your needs are. 

You have access to advocates (people 

who can speak on your behalf). 

Staff also know your wishes for your care 

at the end of your life, if this applies. 

Staff treat you with dignity and respect. 

They spend time with you, develop 

trusting relationships and are concerned 

for your wellbeing. 

You have enough privacy. 

Your family and friends can visit you. 

You can expect a good care home to be 

responsive to your needs because… 

Your care, treatment and support are set 

out in a written plan that describes what 

staff need to do to make sure that you 

receive personalised care. 

You, and your family and friends where 

appropriate, are actively involved in 

developing this plan. For example, you 

should be able to have a choice about 

who provides you with personal care, 

such as help with washing and dressing. 

As your needs and preferences change, 

your plan is changed, and all those who 

need to know, such as your care staff, are 

kept up to date. 

The plan includes information about 

the whole of your life, including your 

goals, your abilities and how you want to 

manage your health. You may also have a 

health action plan. 

Staff work hard to prevent you from 

feeling lonely. They do this by helping you 

to keep in contact with your family and 

friends. 

Staff also help you keep up your hobbies 

and get involved in the community if you 

want to. 

If you need to visit hospital, staff plan 

this well with you to make sure it goes as 

smoothly as possible. 

If you have any concerns and complaints, 

staff always take them seriously, 

investigate them thoroughly and respond 

to them in good time. 

You can expect a good care home to 

be well-led because… 

You know who the manager is, and 

anyone else in charge. 

Managers know what their responsibilities 

are and are always honest, including 

when things go wrong. 

Staff know what is expected of them and 

are happy in their work. 

Managers are available to support their 

staff. 

Staff have the confidence to report 

concerns about the care that colleagues, 

carers and other professionals give. 

When this happens they are supported 

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CLEAN SWEEP 

Louise Thomson tries out the latest 

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Call it the Hinch effect, but I’m always in the market for a 

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mum, I want cleaning solutions that deliver maximum results 

with minimum time - enter the VAX ONEPWR Glide 2 - a new 

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VAX claims that it is their best performing cordless hard floor 

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and dries in one step, whilst killing up to 99.9% of bacteria. 

Lightweight and cordless, the battery lasts up to 20 minutes, 

which is plenty of time to clean the average UK kitchen. And, 

if you already own a VAX ONEPWR product, the battery can 

be shared across the range, doubling the run-time for longer, 

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(and mop, and dry!) 

With two separate water tanks, one for clean and one for dirty, all 

you need is clean water and some cleaning solution to have your 

floors looking good as new in no time, and smelling fresh too! 

Three dogs, who love muddy walks, and two children, who are 

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This super cleaning machine uses less water than an ordinary 

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The VAX ONEPWR Glide 2 can be ordered direct from www.vax. 

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Additional bottles of VAX ONEPWR Multi-Floor Solution can also 

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