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YOUR FREE COPY MAY/JUNE <strong>2024</strong><br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Forest</strong><br />
that’s<br />
SHALLOT<br />
Celebratory recipes with<br />
this humble vegetable<br />
WIN<br />
A GARDEN LOUNGE<br />
SET, LUXURY<br />
SWIMWEAR, KITCHEN<br />
& BATHROOM<br />
ACCESSORIES &<br />
MORE<br />
Julia<br />
KENDELL<br />
We catch up with<br />
the interior designer<br />
into the<br />
GARDEN<br />
Stunning local gardens open<br />
during National Garden Scheme<br />
FOOD & DRINK • EVENTS • LIFESTYLE • INTERVIEWS • TRAVEL
<strong>Living</strong> at Lymington Gate is now as easy as one,<br />
two, three. Simply choose from one of our three<br />
exclusive offers.<br />
A beautiful collection of 44 one and two bedroom<br />
apartments. With wellbeing at its heart, life at<br />
Lymington Gate is all about helping you to enjoy<br />
a sociable and independent lifestyle.<br />
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3<br />
Stamp<br />
Duty paid *<br />
Save 5% off<br />
the asking price<br />
50% off the service<br />
charge for 10 years **<br />
Terms and Conditions apply. Offers are available on selected apartments only and will be paid on completion. *The Stamp Duty offer does not include any additional or<br />
incremental Stamp Duty payments payable by investors or those who will result in owning more than one home as a result of this purchase or any additional Stamp Duty<br />
payable by overseas purchasers. **50% service charge will be discounted at the rate applicable at the point of reservation and deducted from the completion statement.<br />
Purchasers must complete by 30th <strong>Jun</strong>e <strong>2024</strong>. We reserve the right to extend, reintroduce or amend any such offer as we see fit at any time. Prices correct at time of print.<br />
Please speak to our sales team for more information.
Discover a new<br />
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Now we’re retired, we want quiet, so we’re<br />
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Daphne and Peter, Pegasus Homes Resident<br />
Buy from £450,000<br />
Rent from £2,400 pcm<br />
1-44 Pegasus Gate, Stanford Hill,<br />
Lymington SO41 8DE
C O N T E N T S<br />
A NOTE<br />
from the editor<br />
21<br />
RECIPES CELEBRATING SHALLOTS<br />
Ah, <strong>May</strong> and <strong>Jun</strong>e in the UK<br />
– the seasons of blooming<br />
flowers, endless cups of tea,<br />
and magazines filled with<br />
delightful reads - well, we<br />
hope you agree!<br />
As the sun starts to peek<br />
out from behind the clouds,<br />
this edition is bursting with<br />
stories to put a spring in your<br />
step and a smile on your<br />
face.<br />
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COMPETITIONS<br />
On the home front we have<br />
a living/diner transformation<br />
to really inspire you - with<br />
most of the work undertaken<br />
by the homeowners<br />
themselves! It’s a calm and<br />
welcoming space - perfect if<br />
you like things more neutral.<br />
On the foodie front we have<br />
some recipes celebrating an<br />
unsung hero - the flavourpacked<br />
shallot. Who knew<br />
that this versatile little root<br />
veg could be used in so<br />
many different ways!<br />
LIVING ROOM RENO<br />
Editor Katie Thomson<br />
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Assistant Editor Kate Norris<br />
Publisher Sally Thomson<br />
Pre Press Manager Rebecca Rose<br />
Contributors<br />
Matthew Biggs, Angela Cave,<br />
Louise Thomson, Pete Lawrence<br />
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If you are looking to shake up<br />
your wardrobe a little as the<br />
mercury rises, check out our<br />
summer style guide - we are<br />
all about those easy-breezy<br />
pieces that still make you<br />
looked pulled together.<br />
Our later life guide sees an<br />
insightful guide to retirement<br />
accommodation - perfect<br />
if you’re considering those<br />
next big steps.<br />
We will be back again in the<br />
height of summer - hopefully<br />
having already had some<br />
lovely sunshine and looking<br />
forward to some wonderful<br />
July and August scorchers<br />
ahead. See you then!<br />
Katie<br />
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30 YEARS OF QUALITY JEWELLERS<br />
Contemporary Jewellery • Vintage Jewellery & Rings<br />
• Diamond Jewellery • watches • Gifts<br />
Amberley Jewellers is an independent jeweller based in both Waterlooville<br />
and Hythe, established over 30 years ago by Lionel Webb. His vast prior<br />
experience has truly helped build Amberley Jewellers to be what it is<br />
today - a local expert in jewellery, alterations and jewellery repairs.<br />
Along with the new items and brands we stock, we also have a wide<br />
range of gorgeous pre-owned pieces including vintage jewellery, each<br />
item is beautifully cleaned and reconditioned, costing a fraction of the<br />
price you would pay for a new piece.<br />
CASH IN YOUR GOLD NOW -<br />
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We want to buy your gold and unwanted jewellery<br />
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Our new store is now open...We look forward to welcoming you.<br />
Visit us at: 10 Marsh Parade, Hythe, Southampton SO45 6AN<br />
Visit us at: 101 London Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO7 7EQ<br />
Visit us at www.amberleyjewellers.co.uk<br />
Also see our internet range on Etsy and eBay
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WIN A GIN TASTING SESSION<br />
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You have the chance to win one of<br />
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The inspiration behind the awardwinning<br />
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EMBRACE SUMMER VIBES<br />
AT THE FURLONG IN RINGWOOD<br />
Discover a delightful fusion of big-name brands, bespoke boutiques,<br />
indulgent salons, captivating galleries, and quaint cafes encircling a picturesque<br />
courtyard. With leading brands such as The White Company, Joules and Sweaty<br />
Betty; it’s no wonder this award-winning shopping and leisure destination is<br />
popular with locals and holiday-makers.<br />
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Olive Dress,<br />
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Tarnish-Proof gold plated<br />
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Boho Dress,<br />
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at Asda<br />
Bag, £39.50, M&S<br />
Bella Slider, £37,<br />
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AND OR Skirt, £69,<br />
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Lyons Tan Sandals,<br />
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Margaret Midi Dress,<br />
£129, Barbour<br />
Cotton smock<br />
dress with<br />
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Sandals,<br />
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UV Sunglasses, £19.99,<br />
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Ringwood ECO Fair <strong>2024</strong>:<br />
Embracing Small Sustainable Steps<br />
Ringwood Actions for Climate Emergency (RACE)<br />
is proud to announce the return of the Ringwood<br />
ECO Fair, taking place on Saturday, 11th <strong>May</strong>, from<br />
10am to 3:30pm at the Furlong Shopping Centre.<br />
Now in its 4th year, this eagerly anticipated event promises a day filled<br />
with education, engagement and eco-friendly fun for all ages.<br />
This year’s theme, “Small Sustainable Steps,” underscores the<br />
importance of individual actions in creating a greener future for our<br />
planet. From the youngest members of our community to seasoned<br />
environmental enthusiasts, everyone is invited to explore ways to<br />
minimise waste, promote recycling and champion tree planting<br />
initiatives.<br />
Attendees can look forward to:<br />
• Engaging with local and national conservation organisations<br />
• Discovering sustainable products from eco-conscious<br />
businesses<br />
• Participating in interactive activities and workshops<br />
• Enjoying a clothes swap of pre-loved garments at the<br />
Ringwood Meeting House starting at 2pm<br />
• Supporting local shops and cafes while perusing hand-picked<br />
stalls offering sea glass jewellery, honey, beeswax candles,<br />
organic seeds, plastic-free household goods and more.<br />
•<br />
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As a special incentive, 41 Meadowlands RACE will be giving Lymington<br />
away 50 dwarf fruit<br />
trees (first come, first served) to those who pledge to embrace<br />
sustainability. These Hampshire trees will find SO41 a new 9LB home in the gardens of<br />
Ringwood, contributing to a greener landscape for future generations.<br />
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Mary DeBoos, representing RACE, expresses her enthusiasm for<br />
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the event, stating, “We are thrilled by the overwhelming interest in<br />
this year’s ECO Fair. With a waiting list for stalls, it’s clear that our<br />
community is passionate about sustainability. Join us to be inspired,<br />
exchange ideas and take home practical steps towards a more ecoconscious<br />
lifestyle.”<br />
Charlotte Reed, a spokesperson for The Furlong shopping centre,<br />
comments; “We are delighted to be able to host and support the<br />
Ringwood ECO Fair for the forth year running. Every year it gets<br />
bigger and better. We love to see how our community and local<br />
businesses all pitch in to get involved. We have seen learnings and<br />
ideas implemented from our customers and also in our centre itself -<br />
from bug hotels to coffee granule recycling.”<br />
The Ringwood ECO Fair promises something for everyone, from<br />
sampling vegetarian and vegan cuisine to learning about local wildlife<br />
and crafting nature-based art. Additionally, attendees can gain<br />
insights from organisations such as the <strong>New</strong> <strong>Forest</strong> National Park<br />
Authority, Hampshire Swifts, the <strong>New</strong> <strong>Forest</strong> Butterfly Conservation<br />
Group and Ringwood Natural History Society.<br />
For more information, visit www.raceagainsttime.org.uk/eco-fair<br />
or The Furlong Shopping Centre’s website thefurlong.co.uk.<br />
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St Barbe Open<br />
Exhibition <strong>2024</strong><br />
St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery is thrilled<br />
to announce the return of the St Barbe Open<br />
Exhibition, showcasing the extraordinary talent<br />
of artists from Hampshire, Dorset, and beyond.<br />
Running until 11 <strong>May</strong> <strong>2024</strong>, the exhibition is in its 24th year and is<br />
now firmly established as a highlight in the local arts calendar.<br />
Hundreds of artworks are submitted for consideration by our panel,<br />
who carefully curate the exhibition and award prizes to outstanding<br />
entries. Prizes sponsored by Kate Welsh, Coastal Gallery and<br />
Beaulieu Fine Arts are awarded for the best print, abstract and<br />
work by a non-professional artist. The exhibition not only celebrates<br />
artistic talent within the community but also provides an opportunity<br />
for artists to gain exposure and recognition for their work.<br />
The St Barbe Open Exhibition is not only a showcase of art but also<br />
an opportunity for visitors to acquire high-quality, affordable pieces for<br />
their collections. With a wide selection of artworks and mediums on<br />
display, there is something to suit every taste and budget.<br />
Alongside we run a Young Artist’s Open which welcomes entrants<br />
from one to eighteen years old to exhibit alongside the adult entries,<br />
encouraging our young people to get creative from their earliest years.<br />
Visitors to the Open are invited to vote for the Chalk’s Gallery<br />
People’s Choice Award. Vote for your favourite artwork and the artist<br />
could win £200!<br />
Full details on our website www.stbarbe-museum.org.uk<br />
BOWLING CLUB<br />
26 <strong>May</strong><br />
10am-4pm<br />
OPEN DAY<br />
Brockenhurst Bowling Club is holding an Open Day on Sunday<br />
26th <strong>May</strong> between 10.00 - 16.00 to encourage people to<br />
come and try their hand at bowling. Bowls and a helping hand<br />
will be provided: just dress comfortably and bring flat-soled<br />
shoes to wear on the green. The club is hidden away at the far<br />
end of the car park in Brookley Road - please walk in and give<br />
your details at the clubhouse and you’ll be ready to go.<br />
Find out more about Brockenhurst Bowling Club<br />
on the website and if you are interested in joining<br />
please contact the Membership Secretary at<br />
dybond@btinternet.com or by calling 07563506724.<br />
<strong>New</strong> members are always welcome, whatever their<br />
age or bowling experience, so why not have a Bash<br />
at Bowls in Brockenhurst Bowling Club on 26th <strong>May</strong>?<br />
BOWLING CLUB OPEN DAY<br />
Brockenhurst Bowling Club is holding an Open Day on Sunday 26th<br />
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<strong>May</strong> between 10.00 - 16.00 to encourage people to come and try their<br />
hand at bowling. Bowls and a helping hand will be provided: just dress
Chapel Stores – A new<br />
Community Shop and Post<br />
Office in East Boldre<br />
ADVERTISING FEATURE<br />
John Illsley cut the ribbon on 26th February,<br />
to open the new Community Shop and Post<br />
Office in Chapel Lane, East Boldre.<br />
A convenience to many, a lifeline to some<br />
East Boldre’s shop and Post Office are the heart of the village,<br />
and a crucial resource for residents given the poor local<br />
transport. Without the Chapel Stores, residents would have to<br />
travel six miles for groceries, postal services, banking and bill<br />
payment.<br />
Local produce is key<br />
At twice the size of the previous village shop, Chapel Stores will<br />
offer a much broader range of products, with a particular focus<br />
on local produce, including wines, beers, jams, honey and beauty<br />
products. Every morning, bread, pastries and sandwiches will be<br />
freshly made by volunteers in the store’s own kitchen.<br />
The project has saved two vital village assets:<br />
The village shop and the historic Baptist chapel, founded in<br />
1810. Shop premises had proved impossible to find until the<br />
chapel come up for sale – Chapel Stores keeps the building in<br />
community use.<br />
Chapel Stores is a community shop both in name and<br />
practice<br />
330 people are involved in its creation, both as investors and<br />
volunteers. Over £700,000 has been raised, primarily from the<br />
community, as well as a government grant, in order to acquire,<br />
renovate and equip Chapel Stores.<br />
More than a shop, Chapel Stores is a vibrant local hub<br />
The store’s flexible community space will host a pop-up café,<br />
workshops and exhibitions, including on the chapel’s long and<br />
fascinating history.<br />
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The Chapel Stores project began in 2017 when it became clear<br />
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would lose its only store, its Post Office and its heart.<br />
Spearheaded by Rebecca Gabzdyl, a management team of<br />
committed local residents made two earlier attempts to secure<br />
new shop premises finally succeeding when they acquired the<br />
Baptist chapel in <strong>May</strong> 2023.<br />
Using minimal energy via heat source pumps and a solar system,<br />
the chapel lends itself beautifully to its new role. When it was built<br />
in 1810, it was the only place of worship in East Boldre and at the<br />
core of the community; today it is just that once again.<br />
For further information:<br />
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ISC'S 150 TH<br />
ANNIVERSARY<br />
The act of giving back<br />
is very much embedded<br />
within the culture of<br />
independent schools<br />
<strong>2024</strong> is a big year for the<br />
Independent Schools Council<br />
(ISC). It marks 50 years since the<br />
organisation was established,<br />
with the express aim of<br />
representing all independent<br />
schools via their member<br />
associations. While the last<br />
five decades have brought new<br />
challenges and opportunities for<br />
the sector, one thing remains<br />
unchanged – the ISC’s role as a<br />
service organisation, protecting<br />
and promoting the interests of<br />
independent schools at home<br />
and abroad.<br />
As we celebrate our big 5-0,<br />
let’s take a closer look at the key<br />
characteristics – and contributions –<br />
of independent schools.<br />
Diverse range of<br />
specialisms and learning<br />
approaches<br />
There is a wide variety of schools<br />
within the independent sector:<br />
day and boarding schools; singlesex<br />
and co-educational schools;<br />
faith schools and schools with<br />
specialisms such as in the arts<br />
or sport. This means there is an<br />
environment to suit every child and<br />
their needs.<br />
Almost a fifth of ISC pupils – over<br />
100,000 – benefit from some form<br />
of special educational needs and<br />
disability (SEND) provision, with<br />
families often choosing independent<br />
schools because of the smaller<br />
class sizes and specialist support<br />
they provide.<br />
Partnership work and<br />
community support<br />
Cross-sector partnerships between<br />
state and independent schools<br />
enrich the educational experiences<br />
of all involved. These include<br />
academic programmes, careers and<br />
higher education support, teacher<br />
development programmes and<br />
governance partnerships, among<br />
many others.<br />
Staff and pupils at independent<br />
schools place great emphasis on<br />
building links and strengthening<br />
relationships with members of<br />
the wider community, actively<br />
volunteering and offering their time<br />
and resources to help others. The<br />
act of giving back is very much<br />
embedded within the culture of<br />
independent schools – in fact, many<br />
incorporate this work into their<br />
weekly timetable.<br />
Widening access through<br />
bursaries<br />
The independent sector is<br />
committed to providing valuable<br />
educational opportunities to greater<br />
numbers of children and young<br />
people. This determination is<br />
reflected in the amount of bursary<br />
support made available to families –<br />
ISC schools provide over £1 billion<br />
in fee assistance every year.<br />
Much of this support is meanstested,<br />
intended for families who<br />
otherwise could not afford to send<br />
their child to an independent school.<br />
Nearly half of all pupils on meanstested<br />
bursaries have more than<br />
half of their fees remitted – and over<br />
7,000 pay no fees at all.<br />
Economic value and<br />
contribution to the<br />
economy<br />
Independent schools put into<br />
society far more than they take out.<br />
They save the taxpayer £4.4 billion<br />
each year through the education of<br />
children and young people outside<br />
of state schools. Across the sector,<br />
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the economy and generate £5.1<br />
billion in tax revenues, as well as<br />
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schools, both in the education<br />
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including rising costs, soaring<br />
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and the threat of VAT on fees –<br />
independent schools are continuing<br />
to support their wider communities,<br />
enriching the experience of their<br />
staff and students in the process.<br />
At the ISC, remain dedicated to our<br />
role in representing the needs and<br />
interests of these schools – here’s to<br />
the next 50 years!<br />
Find out more at www.isc.co.uk<br />
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The Three Counties Food and<br />
Drink Festival will be welcoming<br />
award-winning chef and author<br />
Cyrus Todiwala in their guest<br />
chef line-up on Sunday 28th July.<br />
Sally Thomson caught up with<br />
Cyrus to talk about his most<br />
recent cookery book and his visit<br />
to Worcestershire this summer.<br />
As an additional treat for our<br />
readers, Cyrus has kindly shared<br />
his classic Butter Chicken recipe<br />
with us.<br />
I understand that you are going<br />
to be involved with the Three<br />
Counties Food and Drink Festival<br />
in July, Have you done it before?<br />
No, not as yet, but I am looking<br />
forward to it. They caught me just in<br />
time before I made other plans.<br />
I understand that you were very<br />
much involved with your family<br />
cooking. So, did that trigger you<br />
love of cooking?<br />
Well, living in India you never<br />
thought of cooking as a profession?<br />
Now chefs have been glorified,<br />
they’ve got recognition, they’ve<br />
got exposure and there are now<br />
cooking programmes in India.<br />
In my days, if you opted to become<br />
a cook, you were considered an<br />
insult to a middle class family.<br />
Rather a disgrace more than<br />
anything else.<br />
When you entered the cooking<br />
profession you were fixated<br />
and decided that was want you<br />
wanted to do?<br />
Over a period of time, things like<br />
dyslexia or similar were treated<br />
as lethargy or laziness. There are<br />
certain things I just couldn’t do.<br />
One of them is maths, it didn’t gel<br />
with me.<br />
I’m a practical person so could<br />
have done a lot of things, but my<br />
tastebuds were good and my<br />
understanding of food evolved from<br />
childhood and over a period of time.<br />
What was the first dish that you<br />
made on your own?<br />
My first one was chapatis.<br />
We lived in what you call a joint<br />
family. My mother’s sister lived in<br />
one side of the house and we lived<br />
on the other side. My grand aunt<br />
used to make the most excellent<br />
chapatis. I used to help myself<br />
to them from her box. And with<br />
nobody else around I would take<br />
them and caramalise them with<br />
butter and sugar and then sell them<br />
to my cousins and my sister!<br />
Now your heritage, you have<br />
plethora of wonderful dishes, do<br />
you have one that you absolutely<br />
love or does it depend on your<br />
mood or is seasonality? Which is<br />
the one which makes your mouth<br />
water?<br />
As a child, one of the things I<br />
enjoyed most was my mother’s dish<br />
called eggs on potato. So we so<br />
coddled eggs on cumin flavoured<br />
potato. Do you know Ronnie<br />
O’Sullivan? He’s coming here for a<br />
class today so I’m going to teach<br />
him how to make that.<br />
We layer it up, we break a couple of<br />
eggs on top and we let them coddle<br />
nicely in the heat of the pan.<br />
In terms of your style of cooking<br />
is it Parsi cuisine?<br />
It was part of our upbringing as<br />
we are Zorastrians. Our religion is<br />
the oldest monotheistic religion in<br />
the world. We predate Christianity<br />
by about two and a half thousand<br />
years. We had to flee Persia from<br />
the occupation, and we had to seek<br />
refuge and the closest was India. But<br />
I do enjoy living here. Meanwhile I’m<br />
in love with the world.<br />
THE THREE COUNTIES<br />
FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL<br />
As well as cookery demonstrations<br />
from Cyrus, the festival will<br />
showcase over 160 traders<br />
showcasing food, drink, gifts,<br />
crafts, garden products, and<br />
delicious street food and bars.<br />
There’s a full menu of family<br />
entertainment including a cookery<br />
school for kids, live music and<br />
more cookery masterclasses from<br />
Phil Vickery, Rachel Allen, and<br />
Marcus Bean, as well as Bake-Off<br />
favourites, Matty Edgell and Dan<br />
Hunter. www.threecounties.co.uk<br />
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BUTTER<br />
CHICKEN<br />
MASALA<br />
The classic Butter Chicken from<br />
North India, Chicken Makhani, is<br />
a bit different from as well as a bit<br />
more subtle than this. The Butter<br />
Chicken Masala of Bombay is so<br />
well known it does not even have<br />
any other Indian term for it. Ideally<br />
use the cooked Chicken Tikka<br />
recipe from my book, but you<br />
could instead marinate 4 cubed<br />
chicken breasts in 4 heaped<br />
tablespoons of thick plain yoghurt<br />
with 1 tablespoon of tandoori<br />
paste and then grill it like the tikka.<br />
Butter Chicken in Bombay was<br />
made famous by the one and only<br />
Delhi Durbar restaurant. Please do<br />
not think of calories when cooking<br />
this dish as the word does not<br />
exist here! Serves 4<br />
INGREDIENTS<br />
40g/3 tbsp butter<br />
2tsp chilli powder<br />
1tsp caster sugar<br />
½ tsp salt<br />
200g tomato puree<br />
juice of ½ lime<br />
5–7.5 cm (2–3 in) piece of fresh<br />
ginger, grated or finely chopped<br />
1 heaped tsp cumin seeds,<br />
toasted and ground<br />
2–3 green chillies, finely chopped<br />
(plus 1–2 extra split and added for<br />
flavour, optional)<br />
200ml double cream<br />
Chicken Tikka (see recipe intro)<br />
1 heaped tbsp chopped coriander<br />
MEHTOD<br />
Heat the butter in a kadai, wok<br />
or large deep frying pan until it<br />
foams. Remove from the heat and<br />
add the chilli powder, sugar and<br />
salt, stir well and put back onto<br />
the heat, stirring and cooking for a<br />
minute or so, then add the tomato<br />
pure and lime juice and cook for<br />
2 minutes over a low heat, stirring<br />
well.<br />
Add the ginger, half the cumin and<br />
the chopped chillies and cook<br />
over a low heat until the butter<br />
separates slightly. Add the split<br />
chillies, if using, and the cream<br />
and simmer for 6–8 minutes.<br />
Discard the split chillies.<br />
Add the cooked chicken tikka<br />
meat, and heat through until<br />
piping hot. Taste and re-season,<br />
if necessary. Sprinkle with the<br />
chopped coriander and the<br />
remaining toasted ground cumin.<br />
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These tandoori salmon skewers<br />
are the perfect BBQ recipe for<br />
summer, or they can also be<br />
grilled indoors on a griddle pan<br />
if it’s a classic British summer<br />
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Serves: 4<br />
Preparation Time: 15 minutes<br />
(plus up to 60 minutes<br />
marinating time)<br />
Cooking Time: 10 minutes<br />
For the quick pickled shallots<br />
4 round shallots, peeled and<br />
finely sliced<br />
125ml water<br />
125ml white wine vinegar<br />
½ tsp fennel seeds<br />
½ tsp cumin seeds<br />
1 tbsp table salt<br />
2 tbsp golden caster sugar<br />
For the skewers<br />
4 skinless salmon fillets (about<br />
125g each)<br />
2 round shallots, finely chopped<br />
1 large garlic clove, grated<br />
2.5cm piece of fresh ginger,<br />
grated<br />
Juice of 1 lime<br />
100g Greek yoghurt<br />
1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder<br />
1 tsp ground turmeric<br />
1 tsp ground cumin<br />
2 tsp ground coriander<br />
2 tsp smoked paprika<br />
Salt and pepper, to taste<br />
Vegetable oil<br />
To serve<br />
4 naan breads<br />
4 tbsp raita<br />
2 tbsp coriander leaves<br />
1 long green chilli, finely sliced<br />
Lime halves<br />
Prepare the quick pickled<br />
shallots. Place the sliced<br />
shallots in a clean bowl. Put the<br />
water, wine vinegar, fennel and<br />
cumin seeds, salt and sugar into<br />
a small pan over a medium heat<br />
and stir until the sugar and salt<br />
are fully dissolved. Pour the hot<br />
pickling liquor over the shallots<br />
and leave to cool slightly. Cover<br />
the bowl and place in the fridge<br />
to pickle.<br />
To prepare the salmon, cut each<br />
fillet into 4 equal-sized chunks.<br />
Place the chunks in a bowl with<br />
the chopped shallots, garlic,<br />
ginger and lime juice and mix<br />
well.<br />
In another bowl, mix the yoghurt<br />
with the spices and some salt<br />
and pepper. Add this spiced<br />
yoghurt to the salmon and mix<br />
well again. Leave to marinate<br />
in a cool place for at least 20<br />
minutes, or up to an hour.<br />
Once marinated, thread the<br />
salmon onto your skewers.<br />
Brush the hot barbecue or<br />
griddle pan lightly with a little<br />
vegetable oil then lay the<br />
skewers on it. Cook for 2–3<br />
minutes on each side until<br />
golden brown and lightly<br />
charred. Meanwhile, warm the<br />
naan on a low heat in the oven.<br />
Once cooked, transfer the<br />
skewers to a warm plate.<br />
Spread the naans with a<br />
tablespoon each of raita. Top<br />
with a salmon skewer. Scatter<br />
over the pickled shallots, some<br />
coriander and sliced green<br />
chilli. Serve with lime halves for<br />
squeezing over.<br />
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CHAAT MASALA<br />
POTATOES AND<br />
SHALLOTS<br />
Sweet and crunchy, raw echalions<br />
shallots marry perfectly with crispy<br />
new potatoes, cold yoghurt and a<br />
zingy dressing in this fresh Indianinspired<br />
salad.<br />
Serves: 4<br />
Preparation Time: 10 minutes<br />
Cooking Time: 35 minutes<br />
For the potatoes<br />
750g baby new potatoes, cut<br />
lengthways into 1cm thick slices<br />
2 tbsp olive oil<br />
1 tsp chaat masala<br />
½ tsp ground turmeric<br />
Salt and pepper, to taste<br />
250g thick Greek yoghurt<br />
1 echalion, thinly sliced on a<br />
mandolin or by hand<br />
1 green chilli, thinly sliced<br />
1½ tsp coriander seeds, toasted<br />
1½ tsp nigella seeds, toasted<br />
For the coriander chutney<br />
30g fresh coriander, reserving a few<br />
for garnish<br />
1 green chilli, deseeded and roughly<br />
chopped<br />
1 tbsp lime juice<br />
4 tbsp olive oil<br />
Salt<br />
To serve<br />
1½ tbsp shop-bought tamarind<br />
paste<br />
1½ tsp caster sugar<br />
¼ tsp chaat masala<br />
Preheat the oven to 200°C fan. Put<br />
a large pan of salted water on to<br />
boil. Once boiling add the potatoes<br />
and cook for 4-5 minutes until<br />
cooked through. Drain the potatoes.<br />
Add the potatoes to a large baking<br />
tray – drizzle with the 2 tbsp oil,<br />
and top with the chaat masala,<br />
turmeric and seasoning. Toss<br />
to mix thoroughly. Roast in the<br />
oven, stirring once or twice, for 35<br />
minutes, or until deeply golden.<br />
Meanwhile, make the coriander<br />
chutney. Put all the ingredients into<br />
a food processor or blender and<br />
blitz until smooth. Set aside.<br />
To make the tamarind dressing,<br />
whisk together all the ingredients in<br />
a small bowl with 1½ teaspoons of<br />
water until the sugar is dissolved.<br />
Set aside.<br />
Spread the yoghurt on a large<br />
serving platter. Top with half the<br />
coriander chutney, swirling it through<br />
without completely incorporating.<br />
Drizzle with half of the tamarind<br />
dressing, and top with the potatoes,<br />
shallot and chilli. Drizzle over the<br />
remaining coriander chutney and<br />
tamarind dressing, then sprinkle<br />
over the toasted seeds and reserved<br />
coriander leaves and serve.<br />
CHICKEN,<br />
SHALLOT AND<br />
CASHEW CURRY<br />
This warming, fragrant chicken curry<br />
is the perfect dish to cook over the<br />
weekend when you have a little bit<br />
more time. Serve with rice, chapatis<br />
and pickles for a delicious feast.<br />
Serves: 4<br />
Preparation Time: 15 minutes (plus<br />
2 hours marinating time and 30<br />
minutes soaking)<br />
Cooking Time: 45 minutes<br />
For the chicken<br />
2 tbsp Greek yoghurt<br />
2 tsp turmeric<br />
Salt and pepper, to taste<br />
800g skinless bone-in chicken<br />
thighs and drumsticks<br />
2 tsp vegetable oil<br />
6 cloves<br />
1 cinnamon stick<br />
120g round shallots, peeled and<br />
finely chopped<br />
1 tsp sugar<br />
100ml warm water<br />
½ tsp ground cardamom<br />
For the cashew paste:<br />
75g cashew nuts<br />
5cm piece of ginger, peeled and<br />
roughly chopped<br />
2 green chillies<br />
For the temper:<br />
1 tbsp vegetable oil<br />
2 round shallots, peeled and thinly<br />
sliced<br />
30g cashew nuts<br />
1 tsp mustard seeds<br />
10 curry leaves<br />
Put the yoghurt, turmeric and salt<br />
and pepper in a bowl and stir to<br />
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combine. Mix through the chicken,<br />
cover and leave in the fridge to<br />
marinate for at least 2 hours.<br />
Meanwhile, make the cashew<br />
paste. Soak the cashews in 100ml<br />
of warm water for half an hour. Put<br />
the cashews and their liquid in a<br />
blender with the ginger and chillies,<br />
blitzing to a smooth paste.<br />
Heat the 2 teaspoons of vegetable<br />
oil in a large, lidded saucepan on<br />
a medium heat. Add the cloves<br />
and cinnamon and let sizzle for a<br />
couple of minutes until fragrant.<br />
Add the shallots and cook, stirring<br />
often, until golden – around 6<br />
minutes.<br />
Add the chicken and fry for 8<br />
minutes until seared all over.<br />
Lower the heat, add the sugar, a<br />
pinch of salt and 100ml of water.<br />
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes,<br />
stirring halfway through. Stir in the<br />
cashew paste, simmer for a further<br />
5 minutes, add the cardamom, and<br />
take the pot off the heat.<br />
Allow the curry to rest whilst making<br />
the temper – heat the 1 tbsp oil in a<br />
small frying pan on a medium heat.<br />
Add the shallots and cook for five<br />
minutes until starting to turn golden.<br />
Add the cashews and fry for a<br />
further 2 minutes. Add the mustard<br />
seeds and curry leaves, cook for 30<br />
seconds. Pour the temper over the<br />
curry and serve with rice or chapati.<br />
BEEF AND<br />
SHALLOT<br />
EMPANADAS<br />
The filling of these empanadas is<br />
a classic combination of Spanish<br />
flavours – beef, shallot, sultanas and<br />
olives. Deep fried until crispy, then<br />
finished with a salsa verde inspired<br />
shallot green sauce.<br />
Serves: 6-8<br />
Preparation Time: 25 minutes (plus<br />
resting time)<br />
Cooking Time: 30 minutes<br />
For the dough<br />
450g plain flour<br />
1 tbsp salt<br />
60g unsalted butter<br />
1 egg<br />
6 tbsp water<br />
1 tbsp vinegar<br />
For the filling<br />
2 eggs, hard-boiled<br />
1 tbsp of olive oil<br />
4 echalion shallots, peeled and<br />
chopped<br />
1 garlic clove<br />
1 tbsp dried oregano<br />
500g beef mince<br />
1 tbsp raisin<br />
1 tbsp pitted green olives, roughly<br />
chopped<br />
½ a 400ml tin of chopped tomatoes<br />
Vegetable oil for frying<br />
For the green sauce<br />
1 small bunch of tarragon<br />
2 large bunches of flat-leaf parsley<br />
2 round shallots, peeled<br />
3 tsp Dijon mustard<br />
40g small capers, drained, rinsed<br />
and roughly chopped<br />
200ml extra virgin olive oil<br />
2 tbsp sherry vinegar<br />
Start with the dough - mix the<br />
flour, salt, and butter in a bowl by<br />
hand until it comes together as a<br />
homogeneous dough.<br />
In a separate large bowl, beat the<br />
egg, water, and vinegar, and add the<br />
mix to the flour dough.<br />
By hand, knead the mixture on a<br />
clean surface covered with a little bit<br />
of flour until it comes together as a<br />
rustic dough, and set aside, covered,<br />
in the fridge for one hour.<br />
To make the filling – peel and cut<br />
the hard-boiled eggs into thin slices.<br />
Heat the oil in a large pan on a<br />
medium heat - cook the echalion<br />
shallots until golden brown, then<br />
add the garlic and oregano, and<br />
stir for two minutes. Add the beef<br />
mince and cook for 10 minutes until<br />
browned. Add the raisins, olives,<br />
hard-boiled eggs, and chopped<br />
tomatoes.<br />
Meanwhile, make the green sauce<br />
by blitzing all the ingredients to a<br />
chunky texture in a blender.<br />
Heat 6cm vegetable oil in a large,<br />
deep-frying pan on a medium heat.<br />
Take the dough and roll out with<br />
a rolling pin to form a rectangular<br />
sheet around 2cm in thickness.<br />
Then, using a small bowl or cup, cut<br />
out circles around 12cm in diameter.<br />
Take a circle of dough and fill it with<br />
2 tablespoons of the beef filling.<br />
Then, fold the dough over and mark<br />
the edges with a fork to close the<br />
empanadas.<br />
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Add a few empanadas to the oil at<br />
a time – cooking for 4-5 minutes<br />
until golden brown. Serve on a large<br />
platter or board with the green sauce<br />
on the side.<br />
SHALLOT<br />
PISTO WITH<br />
MANCHEGO<br />
EGGS<br />
Pisto is a vegetarian Spanish dish<br />
similar to ratatouille or caponata.<br />
Here we’ve topped it with a crispy<br />
Manchego fried egg, making it the<br />
perfect brunch, lunch or even dinner.<br />
Serves: 4<br />
Preparation Time: 25 minutes (plus<br />
resting time)<br />
Cooking Time: 20 minutes<br />
4 tbsp sultanas<br />
50ml sherry vinegar<br />
60ml extra-virgin olive oil<br />
4 echalion shallots, peeled and cut<br />
into 2cm cubes<br />
1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into<br />
2cm cubes<br />
1 aubergine, trimmed and cut into<br />
2cm cubes<br />
2 courgettes, trimmed and cut into<br />
2cm cubes<br />
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced<br />
1 tbsp dried oregano<br />
4 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped<br />
3 tbsp toasted pine nuts<br />
Salt and black pepper<br />
4 tbsp chopped parsley<br />
Vegetable oil, for frying the eggs<br />
100g Manchego, grated<br />
4 eggs<br />
1 big pinch smoked paprika, to serve<br />
Put the sultanas and sherry vinegar in<br />
a small bowl and leave to plump up.<br />
To make the pisto, put the extravirgin<br />
olive oil in a large, deep frying<br />
pan on a medium heat. Once it’s hot,<br />
add the echalion shallots and red<br />
pepper, and fry, stirring occasionally,<br />
for about 5 minutes, until soft. Add<br />
the aubergine, cook for 2 minutes,<br />
then add the courgette and cook,<br />
stirring from time to time, for a<br />
couple of minutes, until all the<br />
vegetables are soft.<br />
Stir in the garlic and oregano, cook<br />
for a minute, then add the tomatoes<br />
and cook on a very low heat, stirring<br />
occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, until<br />
they reduce and turn saucy. Strain<br />
the sultanas, discarding the vinegar,<br />
then add them to the pan with the<br />
pine nuts. Season to taste, then take<br />
off the heat and stir in the parsley.<br />
Add a little vegetable oil to a medium<br />
frying heat on a medium heat – add<br />
a little pile of grated Manchego and<br />
once it’s melted crack an egg on top.<br />
Add a little more Manchego around<br />
the borders of the eggs. Fry until the<br />
egg white is set and the cheese is<br />
golden and crispy.<br />
Transfer the pisto onto dishes and<br />
top with the eggs, then finish with a<br />
drizzle each of extra-virgin olive oil, a<br />
good pinch of smoked paprika and<br />
pepper.<br />
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A living and dining room<br />
transformation to inspire...<br />
Photography by Lucy Hartley-Saunders<br />
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With many of us opting to<br />
improve instead of move, it’s never<br />
been more important to make our<br />
spaces work better for us. After<br />
extending a kitchen to the side<br />
of their house, homeowners Kate<br />
and Tom needed to reconfigure<br />
the existing kitchen and separate<br />
dining room into a space that<br />
reflected the flow of their lives.<br />
Opting to open the rooms<br />
completely, we caught up with<br />
them to discuss the process.<br />
In terms of the build, can you tell us<br />
what you’ve done?<br />
The living area occupies what was once<br />
the dining room, and the dining room was<br />
the teeny tiny kitchen. We prioritised a<br />
larger living space over a big dining area -<br />
I think many of us have moved away from<br />
the formal dining space, instead opting<br />
to have something move convivial. We<br />
have a large breakfast bar in the kitchen,<br />
which is in the new extension, so there are<br />
options for dining, and it made sense to<br />
just keep the space flowing.<br />
A structural steel was added between the<br />
old kitchen and dining room, then the old<br />
door from the hallway was blocked up, so<br />
the sofa could tuck neatly into that corner<br />
of the room.<br />
We pulled up all the floorboards to insulate<br />
fully underneath, and pulled down the<br />
ceiling to make the new electrical elements<br />
easier to install, and again improve the<br />
insulation. The two spaces were fully replastered.<br />
It was a lot of work, but actually,<br />
the walls weren’t in great condition before<br />
and now they are beautifully smooth.<br />
“We prioritised a larger<br />
living space over a big<br />
dining area - we wanted<br />
to have something move<br />
convivial.”<br />
What flooring was here before<br />
and why have you chosen the<br />
finish you have?<br />
This space has been transformed<br />
by the flooring, which was an<br />
easy-to-lay, fully DIY process.<br />
The flooring runs from the<br />
kitchen all the way through<br />
to the living area. It had to be<br />
something that would work with<br />
the underfloor heating, be able<br />
to stand up to the demands of<br />
kitchen life, be easy to clean<br />
with two dogs in the house and<br />
still give the space a feeling<br />
of warmth. I wanted to find a<br />
clean-looking tone which didn’t<br />
read too grey or too yellow, so<br />
settled on Canadian Nude Oak<br />
from Karndean - it’s a rigid-core<br />
product, so doesn’t need gluing<br />
down and just clicks together<br />
using the tongue and groove<br />
system. It can be laid over an<br />
existing floor too.<br />
That stove is amazing - why<br />
did you choose it?<br />
The existing fireplace had a small<br />
opening in it, and it looked like it<br />
would lend itself well to an inset<br />
stove. I’m not over-stating it<br />
when I say this stove is one of my<br />
favourite things I’ve ever had in<br />
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▶<br />
The doors were a real success story - we widened<br />
what was once the single kitchen door into a set<br />
of slimline double doors on parliament hinges so<br />
they can open right back to the wall. The glazing<br />
helps to ensure light can shine on this darker<br />
pocket of the house. We used reeded glass film to<br />
create an obscured effect for the utility door - still<br />
allowing light to shine, but without needing to see<br />
the detail of the appliances in there.<br />
▶<br />
The dogs are clearly giving<br />
this feather-filled sofa<br />
their seal of approval. The<br />
space is styled with subtle<br />
patterns and textures,<br />
including lovely throws and<br />
cushions from homewares<br />
brand hauslife.co.uk<br />
▶<br />
We went for the Stovax Riva2, which had a sleek but<br />
robust design. The visuals are spectacular - the range<br />
provides convergent airflow to keep the glass clean.<br />
I’m eco-conscious, so that weighed in heavily on my<br />
choice - the Riva2 not only meets but exceeds Ecodesign<br />
efficiency standards, which aim to improve air quality by<br />
minimising the level of permitted emissions from wood<br />
burning products. For those in smoke control areas, as<br />
we are, all models are DEFRA exempt as standard for<br />
burning wood in urban areas without the need for an<br />
additional kit.<br />
▶<br />
This is actually an extendable table - so it can be round<br />
to seat four people, then has leaves to take it all the way<br />
to a 12 seater. It’s only the two of us, so we didn’t want a<br />
massive table that spent most of the year getting in the<br />
way, only to be used at full capacity at Christmas. So,<br />
this arrangement really suits us. I wanted the chairs to be<br />
sleek and sit below the top line of the table, as the space<br />
is small and I didn’t want them to encroach. Then the<br />
black lines just make sure that strong shade is present in<br />
each little zone.<br />
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The ‘during’ photos are interesting to look back<br />
on - it really is a big transformation<br />
▶<br />
“I really love this<br />
space. It feels<br />
welcoming and cosy,<br />
and that was always<br />
the goal. It’s not a<br />
formal seating area,<br />
but a place to retreat<br />
from daily life”<br />
▶<br />
There’s no getting away from the need for a TV<br />
in a living space, but I really didn’t want it to be<br />
the focal point of the room. I wanted a smaller<br />
television with a slimline frame, so it didn’t make<br />
such a visual statement - I really loved the slimline<br />
look of this Mitchell & Brown QLED 4K Ultra HD<br />
TV- and even better, they’re a British brand with<br />
a seven year warranty, which is so much longer<br />
than many other brands. It’s a smart TV, so ready<br />
to go with all the apps. We’ve got it mounted on<br />
a pull-out bracket, ready to move as and when<br />
it’s needed.<br />
my home. It offers instant cosiness,<br />
and such a beautiful focal point<br />
whether it’s roaring or gently glowing.<br />
That sofa looks incredibly<br />
comfortable…<br />
Oh, my, goodness! It is the most<br />
comfortable sofa I’ve ever sat on -<br />
it’s the Chaise Otto from<br />
sofa.com. My partner and I saw it<br />
in our local showroom and sat on<br />
it for nearly half an hour! We didn’t<br />
want to move, and it immediately<br />
transported us to lazy Sundays in<br />
front of the fire, stretched out on<br />
the chaise. It has feather-wrapped<br />
cushions which make it dreamily<br />
squishy, and the covers are<br />
removable for washing, which is<br />
essential with my penchant for beige<br />
alongside having two dogs…it also<br />
means we can update the look of it<br />
in a few years without replacing the<br />
whole sofa.<br />
Are there any other design<br />
elements you love?<br />
We’ve zoned this space with this<br />
huge rug from Ruggable - it’s actually<br />
machine washable so can stand<br />
up to daily life, spills, muddy dog<br />
paws and more! Then we have the<br />
amazing Lithe Audio ceiling speakers<br />
- one above the dining table and the<br />
other in the adjoining kitchen space,<br />
connected to one another. It’s lovely<br />
to be able to have music on whilst<br />
cooking, and then keep the ambient<br />
sounds on during dinner. I think they<br />
look really sleek too.<br />
How did you use black as an<br />
accent?<br />
The house already has blackframed<br />
windows, so it made sense<br />
to include this in the other design<br />
choices. By echoing the black in the<br />
stove surround, the internal doors<br />
and the dining chairs, it means your<br />
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eye can move from vignette to vignette, without<br />
feeling like one element is really pulling focus.<br />
Is the cabinetry bespoke?<br />
Sort of! We had some quotes which really varied, so<br />
we found the most cost-effective solution was using<br />
IKEA Metod upper cabinets on a frame on the floor,<br />
and then using some sturdier timber to make tops<br />
and shelves. By running the skirting boards around<br />
the front of the frame, they look built in - it’s a really<br />
good tip for making things look bespoke.<br />
Is there anything you’d change?<br />
I really love this space. It feels welcoming and cosy,<br />
and that was always the goal. It’s not a formal<br />
seating area, but a place to retreat from daily life,<br />
where you can really just spill out and chill. It’s<br />
versatile enough to cater for our needs as they shift.<br />
The space is full of design touches which help make it feel lived in,<br />
but also high end. All the sockets and switches are from Corston<br />
Architectural, and they just exude quality. Family photos are<br />
styled alongside more conventional decor items, plants and pieces<br />
collected from holidays - this isn’t a show home, but reflective<br />
of who lives here. Lighting is key too - wall lights help make the<br />
room feel cosy, with lamps and picture lights offering additional<br />
multi-level lighting.<br />
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STOCKIST INFORMATION:<br />
Sofa, Otto Chaise in Taupe Brushed Linen Cotton<br />
sofa.com; Sarrah Blue Quartz Rug, ruggable.co.uk;<br />
Alvah Extendable Round Dining Table and Chantilly<br />
Polyester Blend Upholstered Slat Back Parsons Chair both<br />
wayfair.co.uk; Karndean Canadian Nude Oak Flooring,<br />
palioexpress.com; Neutral Abstract Sands Canvas Print,<br />
abstracthouse.com; Stovax Riva2, find your nearest supplier<br />
at stovax.com; QLED 4K Ultra HD TV (available in 43”,<br />
50” & 55” screen sizes), find your local stockist online at<br />
mitchellandbrown.co.uk; Reeded Glass Film,<br />
surfacedesigns.com; Heritage Clear Glazed Doors,<br />
climadoor.co.uk; Cushions, Coffee Table, Throw and<br />
Log Basket from hauslife.co.uk; Ceiling Speakers from<br />
litheaudio.com<br />
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Ahead of the Homebuilding & Renovating Show<br />
Series, we caught up with expert designer<br />
Julia Kendell to discuss all things interiors.<br />
CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT SOME<br />
PROJECTS YOU’RE WORKING ON AT<br />
THE MOMENT?<br />
I’m currently working on several large<br />
property renovations and new builds<br />
for clients in the south east. One I am<br />
particularly enjoying is the contemporary<br />
renovation of a large 1920s property.<br />
The clients are configuring and adding<br />
to the space to create a huge 15m x<br />
8m open-plan kitchen and living area.<br />
These large spaces can be challenging<br />
to design but a lot of fun! This year I<br />
am also collaborating with one of the<br />
other Homebuilding & Renovating Show<br />
experts, Allan Corfield and a team of<br />
the best in the industry to provide a<br />
‘silver-service’ architectural design and<br />
build for clients who are looking for a<br />
premium experience where every detail<br />
is considered and delivered. Working<br />
alongside the best of the best is thrilling!<br />
I will be launching my ‘Interior Design<br />
Series’ in early Spring. This is a collection<br />
of video modules I have written and filmed<br />
to provide online content for anyone<br />
embarking on a decoration/ build and<br />
needing guidance to know where to start<br />
and how to create their perfect home.<br />
DO YOU THINK SOCIAL MEDIA IS<br />
MAKING DESIGN MORE ACCESSIBLE<br />
OR MAKING IT FEEL LIKE WE ALL<br />
NEED TO HAVE UNATTAINABLE,<br />
PERFECT SPACES?<br />
I have mixed feelings when it comes<br />
to design in social media. It certainly<br />
provides endless inspiration and ideas<br />
but so much of it is impractical for<br />
normal daily life or has been created by<br />
AI presenting ridiculously ‘fantastical’<br />
settings. I ask clients to share Pinterest<br />
boards with me at the beginning of a<br />
project to ensure we are on the same<br />
page, but I occasionally have a battle to<br />
explain that most of the images online are<br />
lit and styled way beyond what can be<br />
expected in real life.<br />
WHAT ARE YOUR TIPS TO REFRESH A<br />
SPACE WITH A LIMITED BUDGET?<br />
One of the most impactful ways to refresh<br />
a space is to think about maximising<br />
light into the room. Replace curtains with<br />
lighter blinds and if the budget allows,<br />
swap out carpet for hard flooring. A<br />
timber floor will always make a room<br />
feel substantially larger and brighter<br />
than carpet. A lick of paint on the walls<br />
always works wonders to make a space<br />
feel renewed and don’t forget about<br />
the ceiling. A fresh coat will aid light<br />
bouncing around the room and can be<br />
transformational.<br />
THE KITCHEN IS THE ENDURING<br />
POWERHOUSE OF THE HOME –<br />
AND OFTEN THE SPACE WE SAY<br />
SELLS HOUSES. HOW HAVE YOU<br />
SEEN KITCHEN DESIGN CHANGE IN<br />
THE PAST FEW YEARS AND WHAT<br />
CONSIDERATIONS AND TRENDS ARE<br />
YOU SEEING EMERGE NOW?<br />
Kitchen design has changed markedly<br />
in the past few years. With larger spaces<br />
to fill there has been an emergence of<br />
dedicated activity areas, such as breakfast<br />
cabinets, baking cabinets and walk-in<br />
larders. The island has also become the<br />
key must-have’ for most planning their<br />
new kitchen providing a sociable cooking<br />
area and somewhere to gather around.<br />
One of the newest trends has seen<br />
multiple islands becoming popular, each<br />
with specific uses, to fill cavernous openplan<br />
rooms. For those with a significant<br />
budget, there has also been a shift<br />
towards having a ‘show kitchen’ and a<br />
working kitchen behind it to mitigate some<br />
of the issues of open-plan entertaining.<br />
The most important consideration when<br />
planning your kitchen is to start the design<br />
process as early as possible. Often the<br />
kitchen design will lead positions of<br />
doorways/windows to maximise the layout<br />
so having this nailed before the builders<br />
make a start is always wise.<br />
WITH BUILD COSTS INCREASING<br />
RAPIDLY, WHERE WOULD YOU<br />
ADVISE HOMEOWNERS SPEND VS<br />
SAVE WHEN RENOVATING THEIR<br />
HOMES?<br />
The places to invest in are those that<br />
receive most use and are least likely to<br />
be replaced in the future. Flooring and<br />
lighting are key elements for any home<br />
and I would always prioritise buying good<br />
quality door and cabinet handles, light<br />
switches and any element that we interact<br />
with daily. Consider the ‘niggly’ areas that<br />
are a nuisance if not functioning well, such<br />
as leaky taps, dodgy boiler etc to inform<br />
decisions on investment. Renovating a<br />
home should provide a space of relaxation<br />
and enjoyment, not daily annoyances!<br />
Areas to save are the ‘novel’ built-in<br />
gadgets that might be easily tired of after<br />
a year or so and unnecessarily expensive<br />
paint (ask your decorator their thoughts<br />
on this!)<br />
HAVE YOU SEEN DESIGN BECOMING<br />
MORE SUSTAINABILITY-LED?<br />
The industry is certainly engaging in<br />
the sustainable conversation more<br />
and more. This, of course, is vital and<br />
not least because every time we make<br />
a good choice environmentally, it is<br />
inevitably a better choice for our health<br />
and well-being too. A low VOC product,<br />
for example, will ensure the air quality in<br />
the home remains clean and choosing<br />
natural material finishes are known to<br />
enhance our experience of our spaces,<br />
reduce stress and have a calming effect.<br />
Manufacturers are responding to this<br />
shift and it has become far easier to<br />
make sustainable choices in most areas<br />
of renovating/ new-build so there is less<br />
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NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME<br />
Beautiful gardens to visit in your area - plus raising vital funds for nursing and health<br />
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WALHAMPTON<br />
Beaulieu Road, Walhampton,<br />
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5th <strong>May</strong><br />
Glorious walks through large C18<br />
landscape garden surrounding<br />
magnificent mansion (now a<br />
school). Visitors will discover three<br />
lakes, serpentine canal, climbable<br />
prospect mount, period former<br />
banana house and orangery,<br />
fascinating shell grotto, plantsman’s<br />
glade and Italian terrace by Peto<br />
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NOTES FROM THE<br />
Garden<br />
By now we have enjoyed snowdrops,<br />
daffodils, cherry blossom and so much<br />
more from tulips to the brilliant green of<br />
new leaves on the trees… and there is so<br />
much more to come.<br />
Currently and over the<br />
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the fleeting and the<br />
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about the benefits of<br />
gardening.<br />
After a stressful day, if<br />
you are lucky enough<br />
to have an outdoor<br />
space, just a few<br />
minutes breathing<br />
the air, watching the<br />
birds and seeing the<br />
seasonal changes can be<br />
incredibly beneficial.<br />
Tending your houseplants can be, too. Your garden is your<br />
own personal space, it is a valuable resource for you and<br />
for your family and making it a space you want to spend<br />
time in is so important. It need not cost a fortune, or indeed<br />
anything, there are often items on websites that are free to<br />
pick up, gardeners love to share seeds and cuttings and it is<br />
amazing how quickly you can enjoy the fruits of your labour,<br />
from a bunch of flowers to bring the outdoors inside, to a<br />
salad of your own home grown leaves. It has so much to offer<br />
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This year marks the museum’s 25th anniversary and we are<br />
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We all appreciate our green spaces, whether that be a small,<br />
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Lymington’s original town gardens, while another on the High<br />
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There is a newly designed garden for residents of a care home,<br />
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the Old School Cafe at the museum will also be open for teas,<br />
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NEW BEGINNINGS<br />
Choosing Retirement Accommodation<br />
As one approaches retirement<br />
age, the prospect of downsizing<br />
and moving into retirement<br />
accommodation becomes<br />
increasingly relevant. It’s a significant<br />
decision that requires careful<br />
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common considerations to help guide<br />
you through this transitional phase.<br />
LOCATION, LOCATION,<br />
LOCATION<br />
First and foremost, consider the<br />
location. Do you want to stay close<br />
to family and friends, or perhaps<br />
venture to a new area for a fresh<br />
start? Think about amenities nearby,<br />
such as shops, healthcare facilities,<br />
and recreational activities. Access<br />
to public transport is also crucial<br />
for maintaining independence<br />
and staying connected with the<br />
community.<br />
TYPES OF<br />
ACCOMMODATION<br />
Retirement accommodation<br />
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independent living apartments,<br />
retirement villages, and assisted<br />
living facilities. Determine the<br />
level of support you require and<br />
choose accommodation that aligns<br />
with your needs and preferences.<br />
Independent living offers freedom<br />
and autonomy, while assisted living<br />
provides additional support with<br />
daily tasks and healthcare services.<br />
FINANCIAL<br />
CONSIDERATIONS<br />
Budgeting plays a vital role in the<br />
decision-making process. Consider<br />
the cost of accommodation, including<br />
any ongoing fees for maintenance,<br />
utilities, and services. Explore<br />
financial options such as selling your<br />
current property, renting, or accessing<br />
equity release schemes.<br />
FUTURE-PROOFING<br />
Planning for the future is essential<br />
when considering retirement<br />
accommodation. Think about how<br />
your needs may change over time<br />
and whether the accommodation<br />
can accommodate those changes.<br />
Look for features such as accessible<br />
design, mobility aids, and flexible<br />
care options. By future-proofing your<br />
choice, you can ensure that your<br />
retirement accommodation remains<br />
suitable and supportive in the years<br />
to come.<br />
HEALTHCARE AND<br />
SUPPORT SERVICES<br />
As we age, our healthcare<br />
needs may evolve. Consider<br />
proximity to healthcare facilities<br />
and the availability of support<br />
services. Assess whether the<br />
accommodation offers on-site<br />
healthcare professionals, emergency<br />
assistance, and access to additional<br />
care if needed. Prioritising access<br />
to healthcare can provide peace of<br />
mind and ensure your well-being as<br />
you age.<br />
LEGAL AND<br />
CONTRACTUAL<br />
CONSIDERATIONS<br />
Before finalising any agreements,<br />
thoroughly review the legal and<br />
contractual aspects of the retirement<br />
accommodation. Seek legal advice<br />
if necessary to understand the<br />
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attention to details such as lease<br />
agreements, service contracts,<br />
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clarity regarding your rights and<br />
responsibilities as a resident.<br />
SOCIAL AND<br />
RECREATIONAL<br />
OPPORTUNITIES<br />
Retirement accommodation often<br />
provides a range of social and<br />
recreational activities to enrich<br />
residents’ lives. From fitness<br />
classes and hobby groups to<br />
communal events and outings,<br />
these opportunities foster a sense<br />
of community. Take the time to<br />
explore the amenities and social<br />
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find the right fit for your lifestyle.<br />
EMBRACING THE<br />
JOURNEY<br />
Moving into retirement<br />
accommodation marks the<br />
beginning of a new chapter in<br />
life. Embrace this transition with<br />
optimism and open-mindedness.<br />
Take the time to explore different<br />
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Choosing retirement accommodation<br />
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opportunities, healthcare services,<br />
future-proofing, legal aspects, and<br />
embracing the journey, you can make<br />
an informed decision that aligns<br />
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Remember, this transition is an<br />
opportunity for new beginnings and<br />
exciting possibilities.<br />
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