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to drift off more easily as an overtired baby can fight sleep. 

Flying with kids 

If you are taking a flight, take some familiar bedtime items too. 

Such as a favourite blanket, bedtime story and cuddly toy. This 

will help signal to your child that bedtime is on its way even 

though you are on a plane. 

When booking a flight, if possible try to time the flight with a nap 

or bedtime. If you have booked a night flight, change your little one 

into their pyjamas or nighttime sleep suit before the flight and see if 

you can book an airline bassinet at the time of booking your flights. 

Adjusting children to new time zones and getting them to 

sleep in the new time zone. 

Once you arrive try to get your baby or toddler onto the new time 

zone straight away. Once you arrive, shift to local time straight 

away. If bedtime is usually 7pm try and get your little one into 

bed by 7pm local time. 

To help with their circadian rhythm try and expose them to being 

outside in the light. This doesn’t need to be direct sunlight but 

having time outside during the day will help them adjust. 

But just remember to try and enjoy the journey - and take lots of 

snacks and entertainment for waking hours! 

Naomi Hilliard, Certified Child Sleep Consultant 

07799 141034 | naomi@catchinglittledreams.co.uk 

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Early education and childcare is very expensive, especially for our 

youngest children. So the offer of “free” hours for their child is a 

game changer. Unfortunately it’s not free although it will make a 

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The Government contribution to childcare costs has been low 

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Unfortunately, the money they pay providers has never covered 

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SALMON AND 

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SKEWERS 

These tandoori salmon skewers 

are the perfect BBQ recipe for 

summer, or they can also be 

grilled indoors on a griddle pan 

if it’s a classic British summer 

of rain! 

Serves: 4 

Preparation Time: 15 minutes 

(plus up to 60 minutes 

marinating time) 

Cooking Time: 10 minutes 

For the quick pickled shallots 

4 round shallots, peeled and 

finely sliced 

125ml water 

125ml white wine vinegar 

½ tsp fennel seeds 

½ tsp cumin seeds 

1 tbsp table salt 

2 tbsp golden caster sugar 

For the skewers 

4 skinless salmon fillets (about 

125g each) 

2 round shallots, finely chopped 

1 large garlic clove, grated 

2.5cm piece of fresh ginger, 

grated 

Juice of 1 lime 

100g Greek yoghurt 

1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder 

1 tsp ground turmeric 

1 tsp ground cumin 

2 tsp ground coriander 

2 tsp smoked paprika 

Salt and pepper, to taste 

Vegetable oil 

To serve 

4 naan breads 

4 tbsp raita 

2 tbsp coriander leaves 

1 long green chilli, finely sliced 

Lime halves 

Prepare the quick pickled 

shallots. Place the sliced 

shallots in a clean bowl. Put the 

water, wine vinegar, fennel and 

cumin seeds, salt and sugar into 

a small pan over a medium heat 

and stir until the sugar and salt 

are fully dissolved. Pour the hot 

pickling liquor over the shallots 

and leave to cool slightly. Cover 

the bowl and place in the fridge 

to pickle. 

To prepare the salmon, cut each 

fillet into 4 equal-sized chunks. 

Place the chunks in a bowl with 

the chopped shallots, garlic, 

ginger and lime juice and mix 

well. 

In another bowl, mix the yoghurt 

with the spices and some salt 

and pepper. Add this spiced 

yoghurt to the salmon and mix 

well again. Leave to marinate 

in a cool place for at least 20 

minutes, or up to an hour. 

Once marinated, thread the 

salmon onto your skewers. 

Brush the hot barbecue or 

griddle pan lightly with a little 

vegetable oil then lay the 

skewers on it. Cook for 2–3 

minutes on each side until 

golden brown and lightly 

charred. Meanwhile, warm the 

naan on a low heat in the oven. 

Once cooked, transfer the 

skewers to a warm plate. 

Spread the naans with a 

tablespoon each of raita. Top 

with a salmon skewer. Scatter 

over the pickled shallots, some 

coriander and sliced green 

chilli. Serve with lime halves for 

squeezing over. 


CHAAT MASALA 

POTATOES AND 

SHALLOTS 

Sweet and crunchy, raw echalions 

shallots marry perfectly with crispy 

new potatoes, cold yoghurt and a 

zingy dressing in this fresh Indianinspired 

salad. 

Serves: 4 

Preparation Time: 10 minutes 


For the potatoes 

750g baby new potatoes, cut 

lengthways into 1cm thick slices 

2 tbsp olive oil 

1 tsp chaat masala 

½ tsp ground turmeric 


250g thick Greek yoghurt 

1 echalion, thinly sliced on a 

mandolin or by hand 

1 green chilli, thinly sliced 

1½ tsp coriander seeds, toasted 

1½ tsp nigella seeds, toasted 

For the coriander chutney 

30g fresh coriander, reserving a few 

for garnish 

1 green chilli, deseeded and roughly 

chopped 

1 tbsp lime juice 

4 tbsp olive oil 

Salt 

To serve 

1½ tbsp shop-bought tamarind 

paste 

1½ tsp caster sugar 

¼ tsp chaat masala 

Preheat the oven to 200°C fan. Put 

a large pan of salted water on to 

boil. Once boiling add the potatoes 

and cook for 4-5 minutes until 

cooked through. Drain the potatoes. 

Add the potatoes to a large baking 

tray – drizzle with the 2 tbsp oil, 

and top with the chaat masala, 

turmeric and seasoning. Toss 

to mix thoroughly. Roast in the 

oven, stirring once or twice, for 35 

minutes, or until deeply golden. 

Meanwhile, make the coriander 

chutney. Put all the ingredients into 

a food processor or blender and 

blitz until smooth. Set aside. 

To make the tamarind dressing, 

whisk together all the ingredients in 

a small bowl with 1½ teaspoons of 

water until the sugar is dissolved. 

Set aside. 

Spread the yoghurt on a large 

serving platter. Top with half the 

coriander chutney, swirling it through 

without completely incorporating. 

Drizzle with half of the tamarind 

dressing, and top with the potatoes, 

shallot and chilli. Drizzle over the 

remaining coriander chutney and 

tamarind dressing, then sprinkle 

over the toasted seeds and reserved 

coriander leaves and serve. 

CHICKEN, 

SHALLOT AND 

CASHEW CURRY 

This warming, fragrant chicken curry 

is the perfect dish to cook over the 

weekend when you have a little bit 

more time. Serve with rice, chapatis 

and pickles for a delicious feast. 

Serves: 4 

Preparation Time: 15 minutes (plus 

2 hours marinating time and 30 

minutes soaking) 


For the chicken 

2 tbsp Greek yoghurt 

2 tsp turmeric 


800g skinless bone-in chicken 

thighs and drumsticks 

2 tsp vegetable oil 

6 cloves 

1 cinnamon stick 

120g round shallots, peeled and 

finely chopped 

1 tsp sugar 

100ml warm water 

½ tsp ground cardamom 

For the cashew paste: 

75g cashew nuts 

5cm piece of ginger, peeled and 

roughly chopped 

2 green chillies 

For the temper: 

1 tbsp vegetable oil 

2 round shallots, peeled and thinly 

sliced 

30g cashew nuts 

1 tsp mustard seeds 

10 curry leaves 

Put the yoghurt, turmeric and salt 

and pepper in a bowl and stir to 


combine. Mix through the chicken, 

cover and leave in the fridge to 

marinate for at least 2 hours. 

Meanwhile, make the cashew 

paste. Soak the cashews in 100ml 

of warm water for half an hour. Put 

the cashews and their liquid in a 

blender with the ginger and chillies, 

blitzing to a smooth paste. 

Heat the 2 teaspoons of vegetable 

oil in a large, lidded saucepan on 

a medium heat. Add the cloves 

and cinnamon and let sizzle for a 

couple of minutes until fragrant. 

Add the shallots and cook, stirring 

often, until golden – around 6 

minutes. 

Add the chicken and fry for 8 

minutes until seared all over. 

Lower the heat, add the sugar, a 

pinch of salt and 100ml of water. 

Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, 

stirring halfway through. Stir in the 

cashew paste, simmer for a further 

5 minutes, add the cardamom, and 

take the pot off the heat. 

Allow the curry to rest whilst making 

the temper – heat the 1 tbsp oil in a 

small frying pan on a medium heat. 

Add the shallots and cook for five 

minutes until starting to turn golden. 

Add the cashews and fry for a 

further 2 minutes. Add the mustard 

seeds and curry leaves, cook for 30 

seconds. Pour the temper over the 

curry and serve with rice or chapati. 

BEEF AND 

SHALLOT 

EMPANADAS 

The filling of these empanadas is 

a classic combination of Spanish 

flavours – beef, shallot, sultanas and 

olives. Deep fried until crispy, then 

finished with a salsa verde inspired 

shallot green sauce. 

Serves: 6-8 


resting time) 


For the dough 

450g plain flour 

1 tbsp salt 

60g unsalted butter 

1 egg 

6 tbsp water 

1 tbsp vinegar 

For the filling 

2 eggs, hard-boiled 

1 tbsp of olive oil 

4 echalion shallots, peeled and 

chopped 

1 garlic clove 

1 tbsp dried oregano 

500g beef mince 

1 tbsp raisin 

1 tbsp pitted green olives, roughly 

chopped 

½ a 400ml tin of chopped tomatoes 

Vegetable oil for frying 

For the green sauce 

1 small bunch of tarragon 

2 large bunches of flat-leaf parsley 

2 round shallots, peeled 

3 tsp Dijon mustard 

40g small capers, drained, rinsed 

and roughly chopped 

200ml extra virgin olive oil 

2 tbsp sherry vinegar 

Start with the dough - mix the 

flour, salt, and butter in a bowl by 

hand until it comes together as a 

homogeneous dough. 

In a separate large bowl, beat the 

egg, water, and vinegar, and add the 

mix to the flour dough. 

By hand, knead the mixture on a 

clean surface covered with a little bit 

of flour until it comes together as a 

rustic dough, and set aside, covered, 

in the fridge for one hour. 

To make the filling – peel and cut 

the hard-boiled eggs into thin slices. 

Heat the oil in a large pan on a 

medium heat - cook the echalion 

shallots until golden brown, then 

add the garlic and oregano, and 

stir for two minutes. Add the beef 

mince and cook for 10 minutes until 

browned. Add the raisins, olives, 

hard-boiled eggs, and chopped 

tomatoes. 

Meanwhile, make the green sauce 

by blitzing all the ingredients to a 

chunky texture in a blender. 

Heat 6cm vegetable oil in a large, 

deep-frying pan on a medium heat. 

Take the dough and roll out with 

a rolling pin to form a rectangular 

sheet around 2cm in thickness. 

Then, using a small bowl or cup, cut 

out circles around 12cm in diameter. 

Take a circle of dough and fill it with 

2 tablespoons of the beef filling. 

Then, fold the dough over and mark 

the edges with a fork to close the 

empanadas.

Add a few empanadas to the oil at 

a time – cooking for 4-5 minutes 

until golden brown. Serve on a large 

platter or board with the green sauce 

on the side. 

SHALLOT 

PISTO WITH 

MANCHEGO 

EGGS 

Pisto is a vegetarian Spanish dish 

similar to ratatouille or caponata. 

Here we’ve topped it with a crispy 

Manchego fried egg, making it the 

perfect brunch, lunch or even dinner. 

Serves: 4 


resting time) 


4 tbsp sultanas 

50ml sherry vinegar 

60ml extra-virgin olive oil 

4 echalion shallots, peeled and cut 

into 2cm cubes 

1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into 

2cm cubes 

1 aubergine, trimmed and cut into 

2cm cubes 

2 courgettes, trimmed and cut into 

2cm cubes 

1 garlic clove, peeled and minced 

1 tbsp dried oregano 

4 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped 

3 tbsp toasted pine nuts 

Salt and black pepper 

4 tbsp chopped parsley 

Vegetable oil, for frying the eggs 

100g Manchego, grated 

4 eggs 

1 big pinch smoked paprika, to serve 

Put the sultanas and sherry vinegar in 

a small bowl and leave to plump up. 

To make the pisto, put the extravirgin 

olive oil in a large, deep frying 

pan on a medium heat. Once it’s hot, 

add the echalion shallots and red 

pepper, and fry, stirring occasionally, 

for about 5 minutes, until soft. Add 

the aubergine, cook for 2 minutes, 

then add the courgette and cook, 

stirring from time to time, for a 

couple of minutes, until all the 

vegetables are soft. 

Stir in the garlic and oregano, cook 

for a minute, then add the tomatoes 

and cook on a very low heat, stirring 

occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, until 

they reduce and turn saucy. Strain 

the sultanas, discarding the vinegar, 

then add them to the pan with the 

pine nuts. Season to taste, then take 

off the heat and stir in the parsley. 

Add a little vegetable oil to a medium 

frying heat on a medium heat – add 

a little pile of grated Manchego and 

once it’s melted crack an egg on top. 

Add a little more Manchego around 

the borders of the eggs. Fry until the 

egg white is set and the cheese is 

golden and crispy. 

Transfer the pisto onto dishes and 

top with the eggs, then finish with a 

drizzle each of extra-virgin olive oil, a 

good pinch of smoked paprika and 

pepper. 

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Summer 

IN THE CITY 

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all the ingredients for a decadent weekend away... 

STYLE 

The hotel opened in 2017 - a 

spectacular conversion of the original 

Midland Bank HQ designed in 1924 by 

Sir Edwin ‘Ned’ Lutyens. The project 

was a partnership between the US- 

Based Sydell Group and the inimitably 

stylish Soho House Group - the latter’s 

astonishing attention to detail evident 

in the impeccable interiors. Stylistically, 

the hotel references the 1920s, Thirties 

and Forties, all with a modern level of 

decadence. Think of polished marble 

floors, deep mahogany and plush 

velvet - plus the beautiful architectural 

framework of the original building. 

FOOD & DRINK 

The former Grand Banking Hall is 

home to the Ned’s impressive array of 

restaurants, separated by partitions 

created from the bank’s former teller 

stations. From Asian-Pacific cuisine 

at Kaia, to Lutyen’s Grill and Italian 

restaurant Cecconi’s - you can sample a 

world of flavours in one location. 

If health and freshness is the order of the 

day, Malibu Kitchen brings Californian 

food to the City with a healthy menu of 

superfood salads, raw vegetables, cured 

fish and meat, flatbreads, juices and 

smoothies. Or you can have a taste of 

Latin America with Cantina Malibu. On 

offer for dinner service from Monday – 

Saturday, featuring Mexican favourites 

such as tuna tostadas and pork carnitas 

tacos, served alongside margaritas, 

martinis and more. 

All are articulated by the central stage in 

the round, where diners can enjoy live 

music from each respective space. 

ROOMS 

The same attention to detail evident in 

the communal spaces is echoed in the 

rooms - many of them furnished with 

Soho House’s own furniture lines. The 

mahogany beds are large and deliciously 

comfortable - perfect for sprawling in 

your fluffy robe. 

There is a generosity in the room’s 

amenities too - full-sized Cowshed 

products in an array of ‘flavours’ are there 

to try, alongside thoughtful touches like 

hair straighteners and charging cables - 

everything is geared toward making sure 

your stay is as comfortable and stressfree 

as possible. 

THE SPA 

For a central-London hotel, the spa 

here is a surprise and a joy. Located in 

a bank vault, the space feels delightfully 

enveloping, and it oozes the same style 

as upstairs with its chequerboard marble 

floor and green verdite columns. The 

treatment menu is extensive - there’s 

a men’s grooming bar as well as a 

hairdressers, alongside a full menu of 

massages and facials. 

The spa space also includes a beautiful 

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relaxation lounge and a gym. 

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I M P R O V E 

don’t 

M O V E 

Significant home improvements are expensive, so it’s important to consider how your plans 

will add value to your home. More and more of us are choosing to improve rather than move. 

So, here the experts at the HomeOwners’ Alliance give us 10 ways to make your property 

better to live in, in a way that can also add value to your home. 

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KNOCK DOWN A 

WALL FOR OPEN 

PLAN LIVING 

Spend £3,500, add £48,000 

Our research found that removing 

an internal wall to create an open 

plan kitchen and diner was the best 

way to add value to your home. It 

could cost around £3,500 but add 

£48,000 to the average London 

property or £27,000 to the average 

home in Dorset. 

Not only will this add value to your 

home, it should also make it more 

pleasant to live in, with more and 

more of us opting for open-plan 

living. Knocking down walls means 

more communal spaces where 

families can enjoy quality time 

together, whether that’s chatting 

while dinner is cooked or keeping 

an eye on kids while they do their 

homework. 

Best of all, this is a relatively simple 

project that most builders can 

complete in under a week. Meaning 

you could make almost £50k in just 

7 days! 

You may need the assistance of 

a structural engineer. A Chartered 

Structural Engineer or Chartered 

Civil Engineer can assist with the 

design of structural elements such 

as beams (RSJ’s), columns or 

retaining walls. 

BUILD A GARDEN 

ROOM 

Spend £6,700, add £10,000 

Another option is to add another 

living space outside. Building a 

garden room adds around £36,000 

to an averagely valued home in 

Surrey, or £10,000 in London, 

according to our research in 

partnership with the Federation 

of Master Builders (FMB) and The 

Guild of Property Professionals. 

SPRUCE UP YOUR 

KITCHEN 

Spend £4,000, add £15,000 

A new kitchen isn’t just a treat for 

you, it can also significantly boost 

the value of your home. Putting in a 

new worktop, cabinet doors or floor 

doesn’t have to break the bank – it 

costs around £4,000 on average. 

But, it could add £17,000 to the 

value of a London property, or the 

FMB and The Guild of Property 

Professionals found it could add 

around £15,000 to the average 

home in Cambridgeshire. 

MAKE WAY FOR 

AN ENSUITE 

Spend £7,000, add £15,000 

Another way to add extra bathroom 

space is to carve some space out of 

your master bedroom to create an 

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ensuite. The job should take around 

11 days but could add £14,525 to the 

value of the average London home. 

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CREATE A 

DOWNSTAIRS LOO 

Spend £1,500, add £26,000 

A downstairs toilet is a big attraction 

to a variety of different buyers. 

Adding one will make your home 

attractive to young families with 

children, those that like entertaining 

and don’t want guests wandering 

upstairs, to older buyers who might 

be looking to future proof their 

homes. 

So, turning wasted space, such as 

an understairs cupboard into a loo 

can add value to your home. This is 

a great project if you have a limited 

budget because for only a relatively 

small outlay of around £1,500 you 

could add around £26,000 to your 

home’s value, according to our 

research. 

CREATE A 

PARKING SPACE 

Spend £2,000, add £13,000 

We love green front gardens but 

if parking is at a premium in your 

neighbourhood, then paving over part 

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of your front garden to create 

space for off road parking 

could significantly boost your 

home’s value. A parking space 

can add as much as 13% 

to the value of your home 

according to Direct Line. 

Our research found that a new 

driveway would add £13,354 

to the value of the average 

Surrey property. 

You’ll need to check with your 

local council to see if you need 

planning permission to do 

this. Usually, if your home isn’t 

on an A or B road you won’t 

need permission, but you 

will have to comply with your 

local authority’s regulations on 

dropping the kerb. 

SPRUCE UP 

YOUR BACK 

GARDEN 

Spend £4,000, add £9,000 

Gardens are often overlooked 

when property projects are 

concerned but ploughing 

some money into your green 

space can be rewarding. Our 

analysis found that adding 

decking and lighting to your 

back garden can really boost 

the asking price when a 

property goes on the market. 

For example, a property in 

Dorset would be worth £8,946 

more after the job was done 

but would only require an 

outlay of £3,971. 


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Finalist in the 2023 International Opera Awards 

The home of Country House opera in South West England featuring renowned 

soloists, a full orchestra and a large chorus of emerging young artists 

World Première 

An opera in four seasons | Composer: Paul Carr 

Librettist: Euan Tait (After Thomas Hardy) 

23, 25 July at 19.00 | 27 July at 14.00 

Marking 100 years since the composer’s death… 

Giacomo Puccini 

22, 24, 27 July at 19.00 | 25 July at 14.00 

The Golden Anniversary 

Friday 26 July at 19:00 

Coade Theatre, Bryanston, Blandford Forum 

Box Office: dorsetopera.com | 07570 366 186

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DECORATE 

Spend £1,000, add £5,000 

If you are planning to put your 

property on the market make sure 

you give it a fresh lick of paint first. 

Don’t understand the importance of 

kerb appeal by updating the exterior 

of your home. Getting professionals 

in could set you back around £1,000, 

but it could add £5,000 to your 

home’s value, according to property 

expert Phil Spencer. 

CONVERT YOUR 

L O F T 

Spend £20,000, add £40,000 

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Image from gardentrading.co.uk 

Homeowners looking to add floor 

space could significantly add value 

to their home. Loft conversions cost 

around £20,000 on average but they 

could boost your home’s value by 

£40,000, according to Spencer. 

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Spend £400, add £20,000 

If you are preparing to sell your 

home and can’t afford a big project 

to boost the value, you could 

consider just getting the planning 

permission. Buyers are prepared to 

pay quite a premium to avoid the 

paperwork involved in an extension 

and to know red tape won’t stand in 

the way of their plans and allowing 

them to start works the minute they 

pick up the keys. 

Submitting a basic planning 

application costs up to £400 but 

could add as much as 10% to the 

value of your home, according to 

insurance firm Hamilton Fraser. 

10 million UK homeowners 

experience barriers to creating 

energy efficient homes 

If we want to improve the UK’s 

housing stock, have warmer 

homes and meet our Net Zero 

targets, then something needs to 

change. Our latest survey shows 

most homeowners in 2024 see 

the biggest barrier as £££. 

• The majority of UK 

homeowners (57%) 

experience obstacles 

preventing them from 

carrying out energy 

efficiencies 

• More than one third of 

homeowners have been held 

back by cost, with 18% 

saying that the savings may 

not justify the up-front cost 

• Lack of incentives and 

grants is a barrier for 1 in 5 

homeowners (19%) 

• Trust is a factor – 11% cite a 

lack of trusted tradespeople 

and 6% cite previous 

insulation scandals as barriers 

• Age matters – compared 

with homeowners overall, 

younger homeowners (18- 

34) are twice as likely to 

have a heat pump (11% vs 

4%) and over a third more 

likely to have installed solar 

panels (13% vs 9%). 

• Some homeowners say a 

lack of trusted tradespeople 

(11%), a lack of skilled 

trades (8%) and previous 

insulation scandals (6%) 

have also stopped them 

from carrying out energy 

efficiencies. 

What are the best ways to make 

my home more energy efficient? 

Head to hoa.org.uk for their 

comprehensive guide on how to 

make your home more energy 

efficient. It sets out the options 

of the energy efficient measures 

you can invest in to reduce how 

much energy your home needs 

to stay warm. 


Sambuca Tumbled & Aged Limestone - Reminiscent of the 

original flagstone floor, the Sambuca limestone features soft 

shades of grey and blue along with hand cut tumbled edges and 

a brushed aged finish. Random length x 500 x 20mm size. Can 

go inside and out. £53.94m², terzettostone.co.uk 

Composite decking is a great choice for lowmaintenance, 

long-lasting decking. Envirobuild’s 

decking is also made from 90% recycled 

materials, using 100% wind farm energy. From 

£29.69 per 4m length, envirobuild.com 

GARDEN 

Glow Up 

There’s still time to transform your space for the 

summer - here are some beautiful products to help 

your transformation 

Solar Lanterns, 

on sale from 

£175 each, 


Porcelain works wonderfully in 

a variety of settings - it’s super 

hard-wearing and anti-slip, 

making it perfect for patios. 

Chorus White Italian Porcelain 

– Available In and Out. You can 

create a trade account online to 

receive reduced prices. Price from 

- £43m²., rflandscapeproducts. 

co.uk 

Lacock Lounge Set, 

currently on sale for 

£1452, hauslife.co.uk 

Astor 8 Seat Square Dining 

Set, currently on sale for 

£974.99, envirobuild.com

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NOTES FROM THE 

Garden 

The weather might be a little quixotic but 

the grass still grows and the bees still buzz 

so our gardens carry on regardless. 

If you are looking for inspiration and ideas- and like a great 

day out too - what better than a visit to a garden or country 

show. 

There will be professional nurserymen and women, show 

gardens, garden ornaments and a plethora of ideas and tricks 

of the trade to help you. 

If the idea of a show like Chelsea or Hampton Court is 

daunting and you know that you could never achieve that 

level of perfection- no one expects you to. You can pick 

a tiny corner of a show garden or even a simple plant 

combination to add to your own patch. As a show judge 

I am constantly amazed at how creative people are, how 

wonderful new plant introductions can be and what fun it is 

to share that with fellow gardeners. There is nothing more 

exciting than wandering around a marquee full of plants- just 

going wherever the mood takes you, stopping for a coffee 

or lunch and arriving home with a head full of new ideas- and 

probably aching feet! 

I have listed some, but by no means all, of the shows belowand 

I know whichever you choose you will come home with 

new ideas, new inspiration- and possibly a new plant or two! 

UPCOMING SHOWS: 

RHS Hampton Court 2-7 July 

RHS Tatton Park 17-21 July 

North Bucks County Show 1 June 

Warwickshire Game & Country Fair 22-23 June 

New Forest Show 30 July 1 August 

Wiltshire Game & Country Show 10-11 August 

Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show 14-15 August 

Cheshire Game & Country Fair 25-26 August 

Sandringham Game & Country Fair 7-8 September 

Romsey Show 14 September 

There are many more across the country both large and 

small, so check them out and have a fabulous day! 

For more advice, visit Matt Bigg’s website: 

www.matthewbiggs.com 


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A TOUCH 

Frost 

OF 

Gardening is in Adam Frost’s 

blood. The popular BBC 

Gardeners’ World presenter 

spent much of his Essex 

childhood learning how to grow 

plants at his grandparents’ 

gardens and allotments. No 

surprise then that a career in 

horticulture beckoned. 

Starting his training with a local 

parks department, he then went on 

work for the organic gardener and 

TV presenter, Geoff Hamilton. Next 

came training with David Stevens, 

the acclaimed garden designer, 

which led him to start his own 

design and build company where 

he has created show gardens at 

the Chelsea Flower Show and BBC 

Gardeners’ World Live. With four 

best-selling books under his belt 

and a busy speaking schedule too, 

we were delighted Adam found time 

to chat with us the spectacular, 

edible, headline show garden that 

he is creating for this year’s BBC 

Gardeners’ World Live at the NEC 

Birmingham (13th-16th June). 

Called The Chef’s Table, the garden 

combines his favourite hobbies - 

gardening, growing and cooking 

- and is sure to draw a crowd. It’s 

going to be a vibrant celebration of 

home-grown produce, featuring a 

rustic outdoor cooking and eating 

space set amongst an array of 

tasty plants. Adam will be hosting 

a daily programme of ‘plot-toplate’ 

themed conversations and 

demonstrations there, joined by 

chefs and culinary friends from 

sister event, Good Food Show 

Summer, including James Martin, 

Michel Roux, and Good Food’s 

Cassie Best. 

Sally Thomson caught up with him 

to find out more. 

Thank you for talking with me. 

What a glorious day - in Wiltshire, 

where I’m talking to you from 

anyway! 

I am in Bath this afternoon - I’m 

going to film at a nursery tomorrow 

- I’ve built a couple of gardens in 

Bath, when I was designing and 

building, so I’ve spent a bit of time 

down there. 

Do you think we are falling more 

in love with our gardens than 

ever? 

I think that gardening gives so 

much happiness. I have many super 

memories of being in the garden 

with my grandfather. I remember 

sitting in his shed and the rain 

pouring down and the sound was 

fantastic. And then we would go out 

and then pull the asparagus up and 

it was just such a delightful thing. 

And that’s the other thing with 

gardening is, you know, it’s a great 

place to get together and have a 

chat. And it’s a great place to create 

memories. 

A lot of us that have gardened for 

a reasonable amount of time, you 

realise how many memories we’re 

carrying, really. I think that’s quite 

magical, really. 

Can you tell us a little more 

about your show garden at this 

year’s Gardener’ World Live in 

Birmingham? 

I am creating a garden and the 

lovely thing is that once I’ve created 

this garden, the chefs and cooks 

are going to come on and cook. 

They’re going to do demonstrations. 

It’s quite self-indulgent because I 

love talking to the chefs! So I’ve got 

a whole week, really, of chatting. 

Making new memories in my show 

garden! 

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Local Horticulturalist Neil Lucas awarded prestigious RHS Victoria Medal of Honour 

Neil Lucas is recognised as one of 

the country’s leading authorities on 

ornamental grasses and this year 

marks his 30th Anniversary at Knoll 

Gardens near Wimborne, where his 

stunning grasses, grown in the onsite 

nursery, can be seen planted in 

drifts in the gardens for all to enjoy. 

It is fitting that in this landmark year 

Neil should be awarded the Royal 

Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Victoria 

Medal of Honour in recognition of 

his services to horticulture. 

The Victoria Medal of Honour is 

awarded to British horticulturalists 

whom the RHS considers deserving 

of this special lifelong honour. 

Established in 1897 in perpetual 

remembrance of Her Majesty Queen 

Victoria’s 63-year reign - only 63 

people may hold this medal at 

any one time. Subsequently, the 

Victoria Medal of Honour is not 

awarded every year, making it all 

the more prestigious, as well as 

poignant, to be selected. 

“There is no higher horticultural 

award than the Victoria Medal 

of Honour. Those who have 

received this medal are the very 

best of the best. We at the Royal 

Horticultural Society are delighted 

that Neil Lucas VMH has been 

recognised for all that he has done 

over so many years.” Keith Weed 

CBE, President of the Royal 

Horticultural Society. 

Knoll gardens is an RHS Partner 

Garden and is renowned for its 

beautiful naturalistic plantings of 

ornamental grasses and perennials, 

and its wildlife-friendly approach to 

sustainable garden management. 

Neil Lucas said “I am delighted 

to be awarded the Victoria 

Medal of Honour by the RHS. 

Reflecting on previous and current 

recipients, who through history 

have inspired generations of 

gardeners, it is especially rewarding 

to have had my contribution to 

horticulture recognised through this 

longstanding tradition.” 

In this memorable 30th year at 

Knoll, Neil has also successfully 

launched his latest book ‘Grasses 

for Gardens and Landscapes’ and 

hosted a party of local dignitaries 

from across Dorset. 

More on Neil’s book and on the 

gardens and their history can be 

found at www.knollgardens.co.uk 

Knoll Gardens, Stapehill Rd, 

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NEW BEGINNINGS 

Choosing Retirement Accommodation 

As one approaches retirement 

age, the prospect of downsizing 

and moving into retirement 

accommodation becomes 

increasingly relevant. It’s a significant 

decision that requires careful 

planning. Here, we delve into some 

common considerations to help guide 

you through this transitional phase. 

LOCATION, LOCATION, 

LOCATION 

First and foremost, consider the 

location. Do you want to stay close 

to family and friends, or perhaps 

venture to a new area for a fresh 

start? Think about amenities nearby, 

such as shops, healthcare facilities, 

and recreational activities. Access 

to public transport is also crucial 

for maintaining independence 

and staying connected with the 

community. 

TYPES OF 

ACCOMMODATION 

Retirement accommodation 

comes in various forms, including 

independent living apartments, 

retirement villages, and assisted 

living facilities. Determine the 

level of support you require and 

choose accommodation that aligns 

with your needs and preferences. 

Independent living offers freedom 

and autonomy, while assisted living 

provides additional support with 

daily tasks and healthcare services. 

FINANCIAL 

CONSIDERATIONS 

Budgeting plays a vital role in the 

decision-making process. Consider 

the cost of accommodation, including 

any ongoing fees for maintenance, 

utilities, and services. Explore 

financial options such as selling your 

current property, renting, or accessing 

equity release schemes. 

FUTURE-PROOFING 

Planning for the future is essential 

when considering retirement 

accommodation. Think about how 

your needs may change over time 

and whether the accommodation 

can accommodate those changes. 

Look for features such as accessible 

design, mobility aids, and flexible 

care options. By future-proofing your 

choice, you can ensure that your 

retirement accommodation remains 

suitable and supportive in the years 

to come. 

HEALTHCARE AND 

SUPPORT SERVICES 

As we age, our healthcare 

needs may evolve. Consider 

proximity to healthcare facilities 

and the availability of support 

services. Assess whether the 

accommodation offers on-site 

healthcare professionals, emergency 

assistance, and access to additional 

care if needed. Prioritising access 

to healthcare can provide peace of 

mind and ensure your well-being as 

you age. 

LEGAL AND 

CONTRACTUAL 

CONSIDERATIONS 

Before finalising any agreements, 

thoroughly review the legal and 

contractual aspects of the retirement 

accommodation. Seek legal advice 

if necessary to understand the 

terms and obligations involved. Pay 

attention to details such as lease 

agreements, service contracts, 

and exit fees. It’s crucial to have 

clarity regarding your rights and 

responsibilities as a resident. 

SOCIAL AND 

RECREATIONAL 

OPPORTUNITIES 

Retirement accommodation often 

provides a range of social and 

recreational activities to enrich 

residents’ lives. From fitness 

classes and hobby groups to 

communal events and outings, 

these opportunities foster a sense 

of community. Take the time to 

explore the amenities and social 

offerings available within different to 

find the right fit for your lifestyle. 

EMBRACING THE 

JOURNEY 

Moving into retirement 

accommodation marks the 

beginning of a new chapter in 

life. Embrace this transition with 

optimism and open-mindedness. 

Take the time to explore different 

options, ask questions, and involve 

loved ones in the decision-making 

process. By carefully considering 

your needs and preferences, you 

can embark on this journey with 

confidence and enthusiasm. 

Choosing retirement accommodation 

requires thoughtful planning and 

consideration of various factors. By 

focusing on location, accommodation 

type, financial considerations, social 

opportunities, healthcare services, 

future-proofing, legal aspects, and 

embracing the journey, you can make 

an informed decision that aligns 

with your lifestyle and preferences. 

Remember, this transition is an 

opportunity for new beginnings and 

exciting possibilities. 


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my life), and two, camping isn’t my 

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Roll forward another 16 years and 

I was happily planning my next 

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I hired it from an indie company 

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Road Test Review 

GENESIS ELECTRIFIED GV70 

Are you in need of an electric vehicle that meets the demands of family life and feels 

like a smooth estate to drive? Enter the Genesis Electrified GV70. 

OVERVIEW 

Genesis is the luxury arm of Hyundai, who 

have been making huge strides in the 

SUV market with their perennially-popular 

Kona and Tuscon models. They’ve 

taken these successes and refined 

them, creating the Electrified GV70 - a 

stunning luxury crossover - from its gently 

articulated curves to a beautifully-decked 

out interior, this is a luxurious ride in every 

sense. We took it for a spin... 

DRIVING 

Given its heft, it handles corners 

surprisingly well - this is largely thanks 

to the rear-biased power delivery, which 

means the nose goes where you point it. 

Comfort is king, with the combination of its 

whisper-quiet motor and noise-cancelling 

technology - it effectively minimises 

wind noise with its standard acoustic 

windscreen and laminated side windows. 

RANGE 

The official range of the Genesis 

Electrified GV70 stands at 283 miles, 

although opting for the 20-inch wheel 

configuration slightly reduces it to 276 

miles. However, in real-world conditions, 

a more realistic estimate would be 

around 230 miles - still more than 

enough for day-to-day life, as well as 

some significant road trips. 

POWER 

Simplicity reigns in the Genesis Electrified 

GV70 lineup, boasting a singular 

mechanical configuration: dual electric 

motors and a four-wheel-drive setup, 

culminating in a formidable total power 

output of up to 483bhp. This propels 

the GV70 to achieve a brisk 0-62mph 

acceleration in just 4.2 seconds, eclipsing 

the performance of competitors such as 

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Y Long Range, and Volvo C40. 

INTERIOR 

The standard 14.5in infotainment screen 

is one of the largest you’ll find in the 

class. However, for shorter drivers, it 

can be a little hard to reach because of 

its high-placement on the dashboard 

- happily, there’s a dial on the central 

console to control the screen too. 

Overall the interior feels spacious and 

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areas you regularly touch. The many 

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adjustments amplify the comfort - 

adjustable lumbar support is standard, or 

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Front and rear parking sensors, along 

with a reversing camera, are included 

as standard features. Additionally, the 

Electrified GV70 offers a clever feature 

to aid in kerb visibility through its side 

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lights project lines onto the ground 

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CHARGING 

The GV70 boasts a faster charging 

capability compared to the iX3 and 

Model Y, as it can accept power at a 

rate of up to 240kW. This translates 

to approximately 18 minutes for a 

10-80% charge when utilising a rapid 

charger with such capacity. On the other 

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All models come equipped with 

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OVERALL 

This is a phenomenal vehicle which 

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equally comfortable in the city and on 

country roads - it really does offer the 

best of all worlds. 

AWD Dual Motor Sport £65,105 (OTR). 

To start your journey with Genesis 

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