Read Our Selection of the Right: Greg Funnell

SHAPING TOMORROW PEACE DIVIDEND GENERATION GAME PREPARING FOR DR SCILLA ELWORTHY: HOW TO RUN THE FUTURE A LIFE FIGHTING WAR A FAMILY BUSINESS

WEATH ERBYS P R I VAT E BA N K

ISSUE #03 Princess 40M – M/Y ANKA 01/05/2017 11:25 PRINCESSYACHTS.COM EXPERIENCE THE EXCEPTIONAL® 1770.00.102 PRINCESS BC Drinks Weatherbys Magazine Spring DPS FC 325x480.indd Alle pagina's LONDON, FINEJEWELLERY ROOMHARRODS 02079078899 LONDON, FINEJEWELLERY ROOMHARRODS 02079078899 LONDON, 171NEWBONDSTREET 02079078800 LONDON, 171NEWBONDSTREET 02079078800 HARRYWINSTON.COM HARRYWINSTON.COM

“Steinway allows me to unfold the world of imagination.”

YUJA WANG STEINWAY ARTIST

For more information or to arrange a private appointment at our London showrooms, please call: 0207 487 3391 or email [email protected] Steinway Hall 44 Marylebone Lane London W1U 2DB CONTRIBUTORS

JEREMY TAYLOR Jeremy Taylor writes for ‘The Telegraph’, ‘Sunday Times Magazine’ and the ‘Financial WELCOME Times’. He has interviewed hundreds of interesting people in a career spanning 35 years. They include characters as diverse as Irvine Welsh and Sir Patrick Weatherbys is a business that’s always looked Stewart, Annie Lennox and Miss Piggy. He lives in the Cotswolds to the future and embraced innovation. and travels extensively. This is one of the reasons we brought some of the world’s sharpest minds together for JOHN STEPEK our recent conference, ‘Creating the Future’. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The executive editor of ‘MoneyWeek’ magazine, John has been writing Busy lives and limited space meant that not about financial markets and all our clients could make it to the event, so investment for well over a WEATHERBYS MAGAZINE COVER IMAGE we’ve dedicated a significant portion of this Published on behalf of Donald Iain Smith/ Getty Images decade. His work has also Weatherbys Private Bank appeared in ‘The Sunday Times’ CREDIT ALSO GOES TO magazine to the speakers and their topics. 22 Sackville Street, Mayfair and ‘The Spectator’, while you London W1S 3DN p.10 Janusz Jurek. United Kingdom p.18 Darshana Borges. can find him tweeting at p.19 left: WENN Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo Tel: 44 (0)207 2929 029 @John_Stepek On page 10 you can read our selection of the right: Greg Funnell. [email protected] p.20 Greg Funnell. www.weatherbysbank.com conference highlights. Three-times Nobel p.21 Media 24/ Gallo Images.

p.26-28 Offshoot Design. Weatherbys Private Bank is a trading name of p.38 Adidas x Parley Ocean Plastic™. Peace Prize nominee, Dr Scilla Elworthy, Weatherbys Bank Ltd. Weatherbys Bank Ltd is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and p. 36-37 Stephen Lenthall/ Gallerystock. regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the p.39 Ecoalf. IAN COWIE who also spoke at the conference, is the Prudential Regulation Authority. Financial Services P.41 Ecoalf. Ian Cowie joined ‘The Sunday Register number: 204571. p.42 Rolf E. Staerk/ Shutterstock. subject of this issue’s inspirational interview Weatherbys Bank Ltd is registered in England. p.46 Efired/ Shutterstock. Times’ in 2013. He was judged to Registered number: 2943300. p.50 Egorov Artem/ Shutterstock. be Consumer Affairs Journalist on page 18. Registered Office: Sanders Road Wellingborough p.52 Sergey856/ Shutterstock. Northamptonshire NN8 4BX. p.53 Romain Lafebregue/ Getty Images. of the Year in the 2012 London p.54 above: bogdanhoda/ Shutterstock Press Club Awards, having been PUBLISHER below: Science & Society Picture Library/ Getty Images. If you would like to find out more about the FMS GLOBAL MEDIA p.56 Isabel Infantes/ PA Wire. personal finance editor of Suite 9, Beaufort Court p.63-66 Courtesy of Cobblers Cove. ‘The Daily Telegraph’ since 1989. speakers and their fields of expertise you’ll Admirals Way, London E14 9XL p.68-69 Courtesy of Munden Estate. Writing about savings and United Kingdom p.70 Courtesy of Stonewall Park. be able to download podcasts and watch Tel: +44 (0)203 772 4853 p.71 Courtesy of Location Works (locationworks.com). investments since then, he has fms.co.uk p.72-73 Visit Britain Images. seen and survived several stock footage from the day on the bank’s website. p.74 WENN Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo. CEO p.76-81 Courtesy of Daylesford Organic. market shocks. Nigel Fulcher p.83-86 Courtesy of Perrier-Jouët. p.96 Charles Shearn. Moving on from the conference, I talk PUBLISHER Irene Mateides to John Stepek on page 30 about family GROUP EDITOR © Weatherbys Bank Limited 2018. NICOLA VENNING Anthony Teasdale Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the businesses, while there are also several data in this publication is accurate, neither the Nicola has been covering high- PROJECT MANAGER publisher nor Weatherbys Bank Limited nor any of its end residential property for Harriet Hirschler articles that feature our clients: Liquid subsidiary or affiliated companies can accept, and over ten years, writing about DEPUTY EDITOR hereby disclaim, any liability to any party to loss or Imogen Smith damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from the world’s top homes, from Assets (p.26), Home & Away (p.46), Hire negligence, accident or any other cause. London penthouses to luxury PRODUCTION DIRECTOR All rights reserved. Education (p.68) and Heart & Soil (p.76). Nick Fulcher safari lodges. She contributes GRAPHIC DESIGN No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored regularly to ‘The Daily in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form – Daniela Arnoldo, Lauren Robertson, Telegraph’ and ‘Country Life’, As ever, we would be delighted to hear Katie Smith electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise – without prior written permission of the and also writes for ‘The Sunday if you have ideas or feedback. ADVERTISING SALES publisher. Information correct at time of going to press. Jill Ratcliffe: [email protected] Times’, ‘The Daily Mail’ and Shemin Juma: [email protected] Views expressed are not necessarily those of the the ‘Financial Times’. Jon Clements: [email protected] publisher or Weatherbys Private Bank. Every effort has been made to trace the copyright holders of material CONTRACT PUBLISHING used in this publication. If any copyright holder has William Fulcher been overlooked, we should be pleased to make any CONTRIBUTORS necessary arrangements. Mark Stevenson, Gabrielle Walker, Ed Fidoe, Liz Parrish, Jeremy Taylor, John Stepek, Nina Rennie, Ian Cowie, David Cox, Claire Marie Healy, Nicola Venning, Rob Crossan, Rory Ross ROGER WEATHERBY Chief Executive CONTENTS 18 76

HEART & SOIL THE PEACE MAKER SHAPING TOMORROW Daylesford Organic gets creative with sustainability Dr Scilla Elworthy shares her vision for a world without war Direct from our conference: solutions for the planet

26 LIQUID ASSETS The launch of an independent Scottish gin brand 68 30 IN THE FAMILY 63 The pros and cons of running a family business 36 TURN THE TIDE Fighting plastic pollution in our oceans

42 BRIDGE THE GAP Loans that help complete your property purchase

08 46 H O M E & AWAY 09 56 Expat? Weatherbys can assist you buying overseas 50 HEALING POWER The man-made material revolutionising surgery

83 DREAM HOME HIRE EDUCATION The country estates opening their doors to film crews A historic reopening of the Perrier-Jouët heritage house

PARADISE FOUND 88 CURATED LUXURY Your chance to win a stay at Cobblers Cove, Barbados Need-to-know news for the discerning consumer

COMPETITION 94 LOOKING AHEAD What can Weatherbys do for you?

AHEAD OF TIMELESS 96 Q&A: MY MONEY MATTERS History has currency for fashion’s heritage brands We meet Cory Fuller of Gladwell & Patterson THOUGHT LEADERSHIP THE FUTURE CAN BE A SCARY, UNKNOWABLE PLACE. SO, LIKE ANYWHERE YOU’RE UNFAMILIAR WITH, IT PAYS TO HAVE A GUIDE. WE’VE ASKED SOME OF THE SPEAKERS FROM WEATHERBYS’ ‘CREATING THE FUTURE’ CONFERENCE TO PUT THEIR THOUGHTS DOWN ON PAPER FOR US HERE. YOU’LL FIND THE FUTURE ISN’T SO FRIGHTENING AFTER ALL

10 11

SHAPING TOMORROW The past year has seen a run of disasters that were natural, but very far from normal. Hurricanes in the Caribbean that flattened entire islands, flooding that drove tens of millions from their homes in Bangladesh, and spectacular wildfires that filled the news with smoke and fury.

Inevitably, there are those who link these catastrophes to climate change and those who object strenuously to any connection. You’ll have heard both of these stories. They are old, outdated and tired; yet still they stumble on.

In the blue corner are sceptics. Climate change is not happening, they say, or if it is, then humans are not responsible; and anyway it’s just a on climate change today are those of business leftist conspiracy trying to destroy capitalism. In the red corner are leaders. And in the past year the financial environmentalists, saying that the apocalypse is coming, that leaders are sector has begun to wake up both to the risks doing nothing to stop it, and above all that business is the enemy. of financial instability from our warming world, and the bright new investment opportunities In 1532 maestro of change and the original GET TO WORK Both of these narratives contain some truths, but I believe that both that arise in our attempts to deal with it. political scientist Niccolò Machiavelli’s famous are also wrong in the ways that matter most. Climate change is real, it is FUTURIST MARK STEVENSON ASKS US TO HEED political treatise, The Prince, was published. In it largely caused by humans, and it is highly dangerous. But saying so is not First, the risks. Mark Carney, Governor of the he wrote: ‘It ought to be remembered that there THE ADVICE OF AMERICA’S GREAT AVIATOR an anti-capitalist conspiracy. Many of the loudest voices calling for action Bank of England and Chair of the Financial is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more Stability Board, set out why he believes climate AMELIA EARHART AND ‘NEVER INTERRUPT perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its change has the potential to threaten the success, than to take the lead in the introduction SOMEONE DOING WHAT YOU SAID COULDN’T BE stability of the entire global economy. There are of a new order of things. Because the innovator direct risks, he says, that extreme events can has for enemies all those who have done DONE’. THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THE PIONEERS damage assets. There are liability risks of new well under the old conditions, and lukewarm regulations, or catastrophic reputational shifts, defenders in those who may do well under the or litigation. And there are transition risks that new. This coolness arises partly from fear of the the shift to clean energy and the staggering opponents, who have the laws on their side, and pace of technological change will leave your old- partly from the incredulity of men, who do not fashioned investments stranded, and worthless. There have always been a subset of people who think differently. readily believe in new things until they have had

A smaller number do differently, people who look at the status quo and a long experience of them.’ Many of these things are already coming to pass. not only think ‘I could fix that’ but actually roll their sleeves up and start That’s one reason the CEO of BlackRock, Larry working – and never have we needed them more. In short, change might sound possible in Fink, declared climate risk disclosure to be one principle but we’ll only believe it if we can see it. of BlackRock’s top engagement priorities. And We live in the eye of a storm, a time in history where humankind must it’s perhaps also why Goldman Sachs CEO, Lloyd change the way it organises itself or face disastrous consequences. The Creating the Future conference helps us Blankfein, not famous for hugging trees, used see that change and puts people who, despite WEATHER THE CHANGES his first ever tweet to criticise President Trump’s Our energy and food systems are increasingly unsustainable, promising the resistance of those who benefit from a decision to pull out of the Paris climate accord. an entwined environmental and economic crisis of unprecedented well-funded status quo, are putting brave and DR GABRIELLE WALKER ARGUES THAT WE

proportions. Democracy, where it exists, is descending into alienating alternative futures on the table – new ways of NEED TO STEP OUT OF OUR ECHO CHAMBERS IN The opportunities, of course, lie in investing in tribalism. Inequality is rife. If you’re lucky enough to enjoy a free press organising ourselves that address the grand 12 resilient assets that can weather the transition, 13 it’s likely you don’t trust it. The world’s healthcare systems are, in reality, challenges of our age. ORDER TO SOLVE THE CLIMATE CRISIS capture value from the plummeting costs of astonishingly expensive and labyrinthine sick-care systems, while our clean energy, and build market share in the education systems still seem trapped in the last century. They’re not tinkering with the existing system, new, low-carbon economy. And this is where the but trying to change the system itself. pace is definitely picking up. Some years ago, It’s easy to feel despondent. But for some individuals, the roll call the United Nations Environment Programme of bad news (not helped by the fact that as far as the media is concerned There is an old Chinese proverb: ‘When the Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) outlined four the bad news is the only news) isn’t a cause for despair, but a call winds of change blow, some people build walls, barriers to action on low-carbon investment, to arms. When it comes to the future they are here to remind us that others build windmills’. and lately these have been tumbling, one by one. there are many more options available than the leaders of any corporation,

political party, pressure group, religion, academic institution or media Today is about the windmills. First was the lack of suitable financial outlet would have you believe. Such pioneers have never had it easy. instruments. Now, intense research and experimentation is starting to bear fruit, and in the past year the likes of UBS, BlackRock and Legal & General have issued funds based around climate investment instruments that just a few years ago were seen as niche. » Next was a lack of effective policies. But the Paris agreement sent an unprecedented political signal, triggering a raft of new policies, and even President Trump has just sneaked out an effective tax break of $50 per tonne for capturing and burying carbon dioxide emissions.

Then, poor data. Last summer, Michael Bloomberg’s Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures issued a masterful set of guidelines for including climate risk metrics as part of mainstream financial reporting. By December these had been backed by companies with a combined market capitalisation of more than $6.3 trillion.

The last barrier identified by UNEP is the toughest one to crack. They called it ‘cognitive’ and it all comes back to narrative. In spite of the mountains of evidence, analysis and reports showing that investing of opportunity for improvement – but it’s 14 with a weather eye on climate is economically sound, and indeed that also not zero. It can be done, even within the Above: Walker wants to build fiduciaries would be neglecting their duty if they continued to ignore current structural, regulatory and cultural a strategic narrative to help businesses address it, many investors are still trapped in the outdated story that climate regimes. What did it take to enable those climate change. change is for anti-capitalists, people with soft hearts and softer heads. particular investors to break out of the old story and into the new one? What new metrics I believe this is the most exciting opportunity area, which is why I’m are they using to guide their decisions, and spending much of my time here. The fundamentals tell us that climate how can others follow suit? risk and opportunity should be a key part of investment decisions. Now we just need the narrative to catch up. If we can crack that, we will be very well placed not just to protect the existing value of our Last year Mercer published a report showing that only 5% of European assets against the risk of climate change, but pension funds included climate risk in their investment strategy. also to create much more value in the resilient That’s an interesting number because it’s small – showing there’s plenty new climate economy of the years to come. » How children are taught is always a matter of debate. But in a world that seems However, now that we are living longer, more of us are confronted with to change with every technological innovation, that debate is getting louder. illnesses like Alzheimer’s, cancer and heart disease. One hallmark unites these diseases: biological ageing. Recently, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) called for educational reform, highlighting an acute concern that is repeatedly expressed. Building Society understands the cost-effectiveness of eradicating age-related diseases, a curriculum solely around what can be formally, discretely assessed is not which is why we have a multitude of sources – for instance foundations – to adequately preparing young people for a future which will see them wrestle fund research into their cures. But is it time to classify biological ageing as a with increasingly interdisciplinary issues, and rely on timeless skills such as disease itself and treat it as such? oracy, design and grit, all of which are hard to measure in a standardised way. As biological ageing is regarded as a normal process, we don’t perceive it as a This is not the first time business leaders have criticised the government’s disease. But consider how we define pathology – the loss of function, the slow push towards rigorous testing. There are many things the economy requires disability of the organism over time. Biological ageing is just that. It’s time for that are hard to assess, but the CBI’s most recent request for curriculum This is something we explore at School 21, a fresh look at the biological process – one which recognises it as a condition reform feeds into several important debates around education that take us a government-funded but autonomous free that can be manipulated, delayed, and even treated. far beyond the exam hall. school, which I co-founded in 2012 with Peter Hyman and Oli de Botton. Here, teachers place Over the last three decades, science has begun to unveil how this might Educationalists are not only questioning what we should be assessing pupils the development of listening, speaking and be done, giving us hope for a world in which people no longer suffer from on, but what form these assessments take. Any standardised assessment questioning on the same level as reading and Alzheimer’s, cancer and heart disease. Various approaches will converge to is imperfect, including GCSEs and A-levels, while universities are realising writing. Around 20% of lessons are project-based achieve this goal. BioViva’s particular focus is gene therapy. that school exams don’t always provide a model result for prospective which helps to break down barriers between candidates. However, exams were introduced as a social leveller and are subjects, and we create ‘authentic audiences’ We work on making cells healthier, and creating an organism that remains effective in reducing the effects of ‘who you know not what you know’. so students understand how to create work of in homeostasis for longer. Through the modulation of genes we have value. We want to challenge the current (hidden) multiplied the lifespan of worms by 11 and mice by five. Currently, the implication that the education sector is there to There is room in this debate for an exploration into what learning methods THE NEW AGE company has reached the second stage of its development, in which we are most effective, a topic that many teachers spend the much of their rate and rank pupils, and to sort them into groups. seek to strengthen muscles. time investigating. Teaching methods have taken a multitude of forms While this certainly serves a purpose, this limited FOUNDER AND CEO OF BIOVIVA USA INC, throughout history, and official policy guidance has oscillated between approach means a student often never really There certainly is a stigma around anti-ageing. Many people identify LIZ PARRISH, IMAGINES A WORLD WHERE the Dickensian ‘Gradgrind’ approach and more new-age, ‘whole child’ understands what it takes to create a beautiful anti-ageing treatments with expensive skin care products that work only techniques (to caricature). But the most important question we need to ask is: piece of work or an A*. BIOLOGICAL AGEING CAN BE SLOWED, OR superficially. Gene therapy will have a much more powerful effect. Are we teaching young people the correct things to give them the right EVEN REVERSED capabilities for when they leave? By focusing on the act of learning, rather than If we successfully treat ageing in humans, one of the biggest societal impacts exam results and box ticking, School 21 hopes will be on the workforce. There are two difficult times to get hired – when to give everyone the opportunity to achieve the you’re right out of school, and over fifty. The value proposition of keeping top grade, and more importantly, build the 21st- ageing people working later in their years is fantastic, as this generation has century skills required in today’s society. a slew of knowledge, and an abundance of ways to solve problems that young We are headed for a ‘silver tsunami’. people have not yet acquired. With an unpredictable employment market and ‘a job for a life’ a thing of the past, we need to By 2020, there will be more people over the age of For the younger generation, there would be an even more hopeful outcome, nurture leaders who can shape their own future 65 than under the age of five. This will not only as gene therapy could confer immunity against the degenerative diseases prior and that of their communities. Global problems, result in a healthcare catastrophe, but an economic generations have had to endure. including food supply and climate change, require one, too. Many countries are already faced with the multi-discipline thinkers who can draw from a problem of a large ageing population with too few I believe one of the biggest misconceptions is that biological ageing, or growing 16 wide range of expertise and backgrounds to solve young workers coming into force to take care of old, makes life more meaningful. But it is humans who give life meaning, and 17 these ubiquitous issues. their medical bills. it is hard to do so when one is sick. If life is to retain its meaning, humans must retain their health. Thus in the future we will strive, and hopefully Despite current concerns around education, there Only about a hundred years ago the average succeed, in overcoming the most intractable of afflictions: old age. is plenty to be optimistic about. What I am most person lived for less that 40 years. When the early excited about is the quality of people entering pioneers of vaccination and antibiotics set out to TESTING TIMES teaching, something the Teach First scheme has solve this problem, they significantly extended With clients, staff and associates in attendance, the Creating the Future TO EQUIP THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW WITH done much to encourage. They are not only some lifespans. Today, polio, typhoid, tetanus, yellow conference explored some of the world’s most challenging issues. As well of our most talented graduates, but are committed fever, smallpox, diphtheria and chicken pox as climate change, education and medicine, we addressed plastic pollution, THE RIGHT SKILLS, WE NEED TO ADOPT A 21ST- to transforming and renewing the sector. have been practically eliminated in many parts artificial intelligence, the future of money, and how to bring an end to conflict. of the world. CENTURY APPROACH TO TEACHING TODAY, If you’d like to know more, we will be hosting footage from the day and With them on board, the futures of our children providing a link to a podcast (featuring all the speeches) from the end of May DECLARES ED FIDOE, CO-FOUNDER OF SCHOOL 21 are looking ever brighter. on the Weatherbys Private Bank website. For a full list of the speakers, invited by Mike Dickson of Our Generous Gene on behalf of Weatherbys, please visit: creating-the-future.co.uk INSPIRING INTERVIEW

DR SCILLA ELWORTHY HAS MAKER DEDICATED HER LIFE TO FINDING PEACEFUL SOLUTIONS TO SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST DIFFICULT PROBLEMS

18 19 JEREMY TAYLORJEREMY BY WORDS

THE PEACE THE PEACE ‘To discover your mission and put it into action – instead of worrying on the sidelines – is to find peace of mind and a heart full of love.’ Dr Scilla Elworthy may be softly spoken, but her words resonate with strength and authority whenever she addresses an audience.

This April, she headlined at the Creating the Future conference in London, organised by Weatherbys Private Bank. The conference addresses the key issues of our time, such as medicine and health, work and society, education and learning and the future of the planet.

A three-time nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize and founder of multiple humanitarian organisations, Dr Elworthy is one of the most respected authorities on building a better world. She has worked alongside human rights activists such as Nelson Mandela, Peter Gabriel and Richard Branson – her mentor Desmond Tutu is a constant source of joy.

During the 1980s she founded the non-governmental Oxford Research Group (ORG), a body that researched security decision making in five nuclear nations during and after the Cold War. Her tireless work brought together policymakers, military leaders and academics, to engage face-to- face with their harshest critics.

Later she established Peace Direct, a charity supporting local peace builders in conflict areas. It was named ‘Best New Charity’ in 2005 and she remains an ambassador for its work even in her 75th year. »

20 21 Previous page, left: Dr Scilla Elworthy. Photo by Darshana Borges. Dr authorities Elworthy building on most is respected of one the of joy is Tutu a constant source Desmond – her mentor world a better Previous page, right: Dr Scilla Elworthy at a FemmeQ Summit.

Left: Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the Every Woman Every Child MDG Reception at the Grand Hyatt Hotel New York City, USA.

Right: A villager checks on crops in a co-operative garden, supported by Centre Résolution Conflits and Peace Direct, in the village of Irango. North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. July 2016. Photo by Greg Funnell. Budapest. Watching on a grainy black-and-white television at home, she saw children crushed as they lay on the street in protest.

‘There were children my age throwing themselves at the tanks. I rushed upstairs to pack a suitcase and my mother came up. I didn’t really know where Budapest was, but I knew I had to go. Mum obviously wouldn’t let me, but she saw how upset I was and then guided me in the right direction. It meant I was being trained to make a difference in the future.’

After graduating from Trinity College, Dublin, Dr Elworthy moved to South Africa in 1966 and helped launch the Mary Quant range. ‘I was the advertising manager, but didn’t have a clue! That was my divergence moment – I went into luxury, drove a sports car and lived on the beach. I kept my eyes shut to the bad things that were happening around me in South Africa.’

‘It’s true that I was quite strident in my younger days, when I was driven by She married in 1970 and could finally afford to give up her job, return to anger and fear,’ she says. ‘I used to be out there with the shouting crowd, university and study Zulu. For six years she was chairman of Kupugani, but I quickly realised that is totally ineffective if you’re trying to engage in a nutrition education organisation that instituted the sale of nourishing a dialogue with people who disagree with you.’ Christmas hampers to low-paid industrial employees. It cleverly provided annual self-financing for the charity of 6 million rand. ‘You can’t hector or shout – you need them to listen. Listening is the most valuable process you can adopt in any kind of mediation or negotiation. ‘I had already worked with refugees in war-torn places like Angola, but friends your enemies. your to talk to – talk don’t ‘If peace, want you and everyfor allmovements peace conflict’ the mantra should be That Talking softly helps to get the message across. Senior policymakers won’t being in South Africa at that time changed me. I was suddenly up to my even meet you if they think they will face a noisy lecture.’ neck understanding nutrition and starvation.’

Sitting in her modest, one-bedroom flat in the Cotswolds, Dr Elworthy Dr Elworthy established the Oxford Research Group in 1982 and for says changing her attitude when faced with criminals and terrorists wasn’t 23 years built up an international reputation for research into global always easy. ‘I quickly learnt how to cope with my own anger and fear, so I security issues. Central to this was weapons of mass destruction. ‘I was became a better negotiator. I had to park my anger outside the room and speaking to people who made the weapons, who wrote the cheques for treat the men inside as normal people rather than killers.’ them and the politicians who eventually distributed them.’ 22 23 Above: Left to right: Kavira Among the many people who helped was Desmond Tutu. The anti-apartheid Her work led to her first nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize eight years Sambule, Anita Mukombali, Kavira Ana, activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner has spoken out on conflicts around later, then again in 1989 and 1991. In 2001 she established Peace Direct, Masika Kavula, Kavugho Lucy and Kavugho the world and remains a constant source of encouragement. ‘He is quite supporting those working to prevent or resolve conflict in areas such as Lukando. All these women extraordinary and the most outstanding person I’ve met. When Desmond Afghanistan and Iraq – she was later awarded the Niwano Peace Prize, have benefitted from the micro-finance scheme set walks into a room he can tell at a glance what every person needs and he which honours those devoting themselves to the cause of peace. up by CRC in the village of Mavivi. North Kivu, tries to give it to them. Democratic Republic of Her humanitarian efforts have continued apace ever since. In 2008 she Congo. July 2016. Photo by Greg Funnell. ‘He also gave me the most memorable piece of advice that I still carry around helped launch The Elders in Johannesburg on Nelson Mandela’s 89th Right: with me today. If you want peace, don’t talk to your friends – talk to your birthday. The band of peace activists, public figures and celebrities included International music artist, Peter Gabriel and former enemies. That should be the mantra for all peace movements and every Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations, former US President of South Africa, conflict. It applies to everything, a quarrel in the workplace or a family row.’ president Jimmy Carter, and Mandela himself. » Nelson Mandela at the 46664 press conference which took place at Gallagher Estate in Dr Elworthy believes the life-changing moment that set her on a path Midrand. towards peace came in 1956. She was a 13-year-old girl with a scholarship to Berkhamsted School for Girls when the Russian tanks rolled into ‘There are actions each of us can take in our own community, nationally and internationally to make a difference’

Among the inspiring people Dr Elworthy has worked with, she cites former Genesis star Peter Gabriel as a major influence. ‘He is amazing – one of the most modest people I know. He listens to what people say and is very thoughtful towards them. Brian Eno is another musician who has done a lot quietly.’

Dr Elworthy is still active in many peace organisations and spends much of the year travelling to lectures around the world, writing articles, or tending to her beloved Gloucestershire garden. But even there she has a cause. ‘The garden is good for my soul – it’s where I go to relax and try to get away from it all.

‘I’m currently very passionate about teaching young children how to grow their own food. They need to be literate in the classroom and the garden because who knows what might happen in the future.’

At this month’s Creating the Future conference, she talks about her plan for a peaceful world. ‘I want people to understand what it would cost to prevent war, not make it. Every year, the world spends about $2 trillion fighting. In contrast, $10 billion would cover the cost of bringing clean water and sanitation to everyone on the planet. Incredibly, we currently spend $9 billion on ice cream.

‘I explain proven systems that can prevent armed conflicts through dialogue, prevention and early intervention, such as preventing the recruitment of suicide bombers in Pakistan. Key to this is self-knowledge and inner development. Both are essential if people are to be effective in their efforts.

‘Many people feel they can’t make a difference when they watch all that is 24 happening in the world on television. However, there is a huge rise in people Above: power in recent years, as humanity evolves towards a more awakened, Scilla Elworthy’s book, The Business Plan empathetic society. There are actions each of us can take in our own for Peace: Building a World Without War. community, nationally and internationally to make a difference.’

Throughout her life, Dr Elworthy says that despite the many difficult situations and confrontations she has faced, keeping a sense of humour has been important. In her 2017 book The Business Plan for Peace: Building a World Without War, she suggests Star Wars’ Darth Vader might benefit from reading a copy. ‘He’s just the kind of bad guy who would.’

WB03 Samsung.indd 1 09/10/2017 11:47

QLED_TV_QUINTESSENTIALLY_AD_OUTLINE_240x335.indd 1 12/07/2017 16:16 SUCCESS STORY LIQUID ASSETS

HOW WEATHERBYS PRIVATE BANK’S ABILITY TO SEE ONE CLIENT’S POTENTIAL LED TO THE LAUNCH OF A LANDMARK NEW DRINK

26 27 And that’s where things got, well, interesting.

Once the hydro scheme was running, the estate had another ambition: to make gin using TREASURE FROM renewable energy generated from the hydro. The bank helped out again – building distilleries TRADITION isn’t cheap – and by 2016, the first bottle of Kintyre Gin was produced (and yes, it’s very good).

Th e objects we value most are often those that mark an extraordinary moment. In truth, the trouble the Torrisdale Castle FROM EXQUISITE JEWELLERY TO ICONIC

estate had before Weatherbys Private Bank SPORTING TROPHIES, HOUSE OF GARRARD And no company embodies this better than jeweller and silversmith, House of helped out is surprisingly common. Garrard, which has been creating beautiful objects for special occasions since 1735. Without access to funds, it’s almost impossible Previous page: CREATES BEAUTIFUL OBJECTS THAT This small-batch gin for a small business to expand. Great Britain is home to a large number of is created entirely from BYPASS THE PASSAGE OF TIME its natural Scottish It’s not only the longest-serving jeweller in the world, but a British brand with country estates but many owners struggle to environment. Photo by a distinctly regal legacy. Once upon a time, a sound business plan and a preserve them. Even when they come up with Offshoot Design.

solid track record was enough to secure a loan innovative ways to bring income in, funding is Above left: Kintyre Gin founder In the same year that master silversmith George Wicks opened his store on but now often nothing short of an already- always the biggest hurdle to overcome. Niall Macalistar Hall. Panton Street, in London’s West End, he also received his fi rst royal commission thriving turnover can convince most banks to Below: from Frederick, Prince of Wales. lend significant sums. Since 1994, Weatherbys Private Bank has The ‘life’ of the spirit – the Lephincorrach specialised in funding the creative dreams Burn, where local spring water is sourced Th is royal relationship reached its apogee in 1843 when Garrard was appointed Weatherbys Private Bank doesn’t think that’s of its clients. The bank understands that life and the hydropower is the fi rst offi cial Crown Jeweller. right. Which is why when it can help, it does. is complicated, and finance even more so. generated – is proudly highlighted in gold on That’s why its private bankers build enduring the bottles created by Offshoot Design. Tiaras, necklaces, brooches and other jewels handcrafted by the House of Garrard Two years ago, the bank was approached by a relationships, supporting clients and their are still worn by members of the British royal family, including the Duchess of country estate on Scotland’s Mull of Kintyre families with expertise and bespoke advice at Cambridge’s sapphire cluster engagement ring. looking to increase its earning potential: at the every stage of their lives. time its main source of income was holiday lets. Beyond fi ne jewellery, Garrard possesses a distinguished history of creating Because of this approach, a country estate sporting trophies. However, the estate’s topography lent itself to wanting to leverage its assets became a

hydroelectricity, a near-limitless way to produce serious player in the independent gin market: For 170 years, the America’s Cup has been in its safe hands, while today’s sports energy. Yet despite having the pledge of a 20-year something that we can all raise a glass to. enthusiasts can see the brand’s intricate craftsmanship in the presentation income stream from a planned hydro scheme, its trophies for the Rugby World Cup (Webb Ellis Cup), Dubai World Cup, the then-bank refused a £500,000 funding package. If you’d like help from Weatherbys Private Cricket World Cup and the Premier League trophy. Bank to achieve your own ambitions, get in

That’s when Weatherbys Private Bank stepped in. touch at [email protected] Th en there’s its long relationship with Ascot racecourse. Th is partnership dates back to the creation of the very fi rst Ascot Gold Cup in 1842 and includes the Where the other bank had measured the estate’s regular supply of trophies to Ascot during Garrard’s 164 years as Crown Jeweller. ability to pay based on its income at the time of 28 applying, Weatherbys Private Bank took a longer Up until the 1980s Garrard was commissioned to make three cups annually view, factoring in the money the scheme was for the king or queen of the time to present to winning owners. Th en in 2015, going to make as well as the assets that backed it. Garrard designed fi ve gold-plated, sterling silver cups, which were selected and approved by Her Majesty’s Representative and the Trustees of Ascot. Why? Because Weatherbys Private Bank doesn’t Th e jeweller is proud to continue its celebrated relationship with Royal Ascot as rely on the rigidity of credit scoring: instead it an Offi cial Sponsor for 2018 and the Offi cial Trophies and Silverware Supplier. looks at the bigger picture, using its knowledge

of a client’s financial situation to make an It may be nearly 300 years since George Wicks opened his shop in the West End, informed decision. but for those who want jewellery that embodies the traditions (both sporting and regal) of England, Garrard will be at your service. In this case, the estate owner’s salary and the value of the estate’s property were sufficient to garrard.com secure loan repayments. BUSINESS BUSINESS IN THE FAMILY IN THE

30 31 JOHN STEPEK JOHN BY WORDS

MOST FAMILY BUSINESSES FAIL WITHIN THREE GENERATIONS. WEATHERBYS IS NOW RUN BY MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY’S SEVENTH GENERATION. JOHN STEPEK ASKS ROGER WEATHERBY: WHAT’S THE SECRET? If your grandparents started their own firm, the odds are very high (around 80 – 90 per cent, depending on which estimates you favour) that it is now little more than an intriguing episode in your family’s history, rather than an ongoing legacy. That makes Weatherbys rather special.

The business has an unbroken history of family ownership stretching back to 1770, when James Weatherby, a solicitor from Durham, was appointed as Secretary to the Jockey Club, looking after entry fees and prize money for the burgeoning sport of horse racing. Under his descendants, Roger and Johnny Weatherby, the business – which now spans private banking as well as every aspect of the racing industry – is led by the seventh generation of the same family, a status that only a handful of companies can ever hope to achieve.

What’s the secret of its longevity? Keeping succession as straightforward as possible helps. While many such businesses have external family shareholders to keep happy, Weatherbys has always been structured in such a way that only family members who actually work in the company benefit from it.

Roger, 55, Chief Executive of Weatherbys Bank, believes this is critical. ‘It means that everyone involved in the business has their interests aligned, for example, in terms of the balance between paying out dividends and investing for the long-term health and growth of the business. You don’t get wider family members calling for higher dividends so that they can pay for their next holiday.’

The very fact that the business has been part of the family for so long also encourages careful decision making. It’s a responsibility Roger and his 58-year-old brother Johnny, feel strongly. ‘My brother and I see ourselves as guardians of the business. It’s important to be able to hand it over to 32 the next generation.’ 33 Previous page: The extended ‘My brother and I see ourselves as guardians of the business. Weatherby family, Of course, as with any business, you need to be adaptable. ‘Old does not circa 1950, including It’s important to be able to hand it over to the next generation’ former partner mean slow. You have to be reasonably quick to respond to technological James Weatherby, change,’ says Roger. This adaptability, combined with its long heritage, former chairman Christopher Weatherby, enabled Weatherbys to take advantage of the opportunities afforded by and Roger and Johnny’s grandparents James the 2008 financial crisis. Its private bank – established in 1994 – saw and Jan Weatherby. customer numbers and deposits rise significantly as trust in the dominant Above: banking names collapsed, providing an opening for a transparent, well- Johnny and Roger Weatherby at the races. capitalised bank with a strong family name.

Right: The bank of choice for British horse racing. ‘The fact that we’ve been around for a long time under the stewardship of one family makes our customers feel very comfortable. They understand that if you’re the seventh generation running the family business, you don’t want to take unnecessary risks. As a result, we came out of the banking crisis much stronger.’ » NO ONE NEEDS PERSUADING AS TO WHY THEY SERVICE THEIR CAR, YACHT OR PLANE. BUT THERE HASN’T BEEN AN EQUIVALENT FOR THEIR HOME UNTIL BOLD & REEVES

‘When we talk about family, we genuinely feel our customers are part of that – they know they’re going to be treated fairly’

Customers also appreciate the fact that the family ethos extends beyond Above: The General Stud Book those with the Weatherby name, notes Roger. ‘When we talk about family, for Thoroughbreds was first published in 1791, we genuinely feel our customers are part of that. And I believe that’s an by James Weatherby.

important part of our appeal – customers know that they’re going to be Below: treated fairly, as members of the Weatherby family.’ James Weatherby; Christopher Weatherby.

While Johnny joined the business early in his career, in 1979, Roger – similarly to his father, Christopher – first worked in the City of London, before joining Weatherbys in 1993. How do they find working together? ‘We’ve always got on very well. It helps that we have very complementary skills – he has huge experience in the racing thoroughbred world, while my experience is more on the finance side. The real key is recognising each other’s strengths and being able to communicate.’

Between them, Roger and Johnny have eight children, and they are starting to consider how the eighth generation might get involved. ‘I think we have 34 been quite lucky,’ says Roger. Previously, ‘it was very much a pure horse racing and thoroughbred administration business, so if you were into horses, it would be much more likely that you’d join. Now we have a much broader base.’

As well as financial services, there’s also Weatherbys Scientific, which specialises in equine and livestock genetic testing. ‘That allows us to fish from a much broader pond,’ says Roger. Of course, ‘the absolute rule is that if you are not good enough – if you don’t have the expertise – you would not be allowed to join the business.’

So what would his forebears think if they could see Weatherbys today? ‘I hope they’d be pleased. As far as the private bank goes, they might be appalled that we’ve gone outside our racing roots! But they were innovators – commercial men – so hopefully see what we’ve done as a natural progression.’ And like CONVENIENCE. PEACE OF MIND. VALUE. any ambitious business founder starting out, they’d no doubt be very glad to see the family name still thriving. [email protected] | 020 7408 7590 | BOLDANDREEVES.CO.UK

WB03 Bold & Reeves.indd 1 16/04/2018 10:21

LB Awards_BoldandReevres Ad.indd 3 24/10/2017 16:59 ECO/PHILANTHROPY TURN THE TIDE

THE OCEAN IS SLOWLY BEING CHOKED BY PLASTIC, BUT WE CAN TURN THIS TRAGEDY INTO TRIUMPH WITH INVESTMENT AND INNOVATION

36 37 NINA RENNIE BY WORDS

As World Oceans Day approaches, the rising tide of plastic pollution is being declared a planetary crisis by scientists and environmentalists. Aquatic life is being wiped out at an alarming rate and in the words of marine conservationist Captain Paul Watson, ‘If the oceans die, we all die.’

In the face of this mass marine destruction, design-led activism and eco innovation is seeding hope, with creative collaborations springing up across the globe. Working with government, luxury resorts, fisheries, fishing vessels and schools across the Maldives, Parley is intercepting the flow of In Spain, Ecoalf continues to pioneer the trend in upcycling (a term for plastic and recrafting it into an array of thought-provoking clothes repurposing recycled waste into something of more value), creating premium clothing, including waterproof jackets and rucksacks, from plastic tidal trash. With fans including Javier Bardem and collaborators including Apple, Barneys New York and Will.i.am’s Ekocycle, founder Javier Goyeneche’s plan is to expand his Upcycling the Oceans (UTO) initiative along the Spanish coastline and beyond, with the model already being replicated in Thailand.

One metre of Ecoalf fabric can be generated from 235g of fishing nets – a culprit that accounts for 10% of all ocean plastic pollution according to the United Nations, and which entangles and often strangles aquatic creatures when left in the waters. In Chile, this nasty netting has been recycled into skateboards by Bureo, a company started by surfer friends and supported by Patagonia, the godfathers of nylon upcycling. Barcelona-based Sea2sea is repurposing reclaimed netting into trendsetting glasses, while in Hawaii, redundant fishing gear is being converted into electricity by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and partners. Similarly, Parley for the Oceans has utilised this discarded material in the creation of a new technical fibre named Econyl®, which forms the basis of the Parley x Adidas swimwear line.

Working with government, luxury resorts, fisheries, fishing vessels and schools across the Maldives, Parley is intercepting the flow of plastic and recrafting it into an array of thought-provoking clothes. Certified Parley supply chain partners clean, sort and condense collected fragments before mixing begins with other recycled materials in the making of Parley Ocean Plastic™. Since launching the world’s first oceanic plastic denim collection with Pharrell Williams’ Bionic Yarn and G-Star RAW in 2015, Parley has won admiration from the luxury market, with Stella McCartney now proudly on board. »

38 39 Previous spread: Artwork by Stephen Lenthall shows devastation caused by plastic on the oceans.

Left: Adidas x Parley Ocean Plastic™ performance sport shoes.

This page from top: Liar the Label swimsuit; Sea2see glasses are born in the sea, sold across the World and worn by people that care for a cleaner ocean; and parka jacket by Ecoalf

In an ongoing alliance with Adidas, what started with a limited run of marine plastic performance shoes, has swelled into mass production, with over a million pairs of the kindly ‘knitted’ trainers sold in 2017. Further Adidas x Parley creations include football jerseys for Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, proving that high quality and high-tech requires intelligent design thinking not virgin natural resources.

While not a panacea, upcycling is helping to change perceptions of plastic;

from convenient and cheap, to toxic and costly (with the ultimate cost being This page: loss of life). Not only that, but it has also been turned into an art form by Sea Chair by Studio Swine is made entirely London-based Studio Swine. For their Sea Chair, the disruptive design from plastic recovered from our oceans. duo used salvaged agricultural machinery and refurbished it for the use of Together with local harvesting ocean plastic, which they then recrafted and repurposed out at fishermen, the plastic is collected and made sea. For Gyrecraft, they undertook a 1,000-mile nautical journey from the into a stool at sea.

Azores to the Canaries, extracting rubbish which they melted down with Opposite: Ecoalf’s Upcycling their solar-powered Solar Extruder, before repurposing it into objets d’art. the Oceans project in Thailand. Technological advancements are fuelling the transformation of the sea’s debris from disposable to desirable. At the cutting edge, fellow Londoners Pentatonic – a start-up that received £4.3 million in funding – has adapted an injection-moulding process to utilise waste materials in thought-provoking products, and demand is growing fast.

Brodie Neill’s furniture pieces are born from his sighting of plastic pollution These success stories demonstrate clever on his local beach. He began salvaging plastic along coastlines – from his design and circular business, two fundamental native Tasmania to Hawaii and humble Cornwall – and using the remnants requirements promoted by Dame Ellen to develop a material he calls ‘ocean terrazzo’. Inspired by the works of fellow MacArthur and her eponymous foundation in marine conservation activist, the oceanographer Dr Erik van Sebille, Neill’s 2009. The third vital ingredient in winning the creations ‘return plastic to the economy and free it from the environment’. battle against ocean plastic waste, according to MacArthur, is to find and fund sustainable Economic incentive has proved the key to success in Haiti, where the Plastic plastic alternatives. Bank social enterprise exchanges beach junk collected by impoverished locals for a life-enriching currency; thus restoring coastlines to their unpolluted Biopolymers created from algae could help glory and simultaneously empowering the community. Founder David Katz rid us of our fossil-fuelled addiction, as could urges us to ‘turn off the tap’ to stop the flow of plastic into the sea. hemp, which is finally being taken seriously as a superior substitute. Examples set by the likes of the Florida-based SaltWater Brewery, a company that has used by-products from the 40 41 beer-making process to build edible six-pack rings – replacing something that was killing animals into something that feeds them – and the discovery of a ‘plastic-eating’ caterpillar by researchers at Cambridge University, remind us that, if observed closely enough, nature reveals all the answers we need.

Meanwhile, ocean plastic pollution could present one of the greatest business opportunities of all time; a winning investment in rescuing the ocean will mean saving the human race from self- inflicted extinction. WORDS BY

43 IAN COWIE

WITH DEMAND FROM HOMEBUYERS HOMEBUYERS WITH DEMAND FROM A BRIDGING LOAN FALL, CONTINUING TO THE COULD PROVIDE WEATHERBYS FROM HOME IN RETIREMENT A DREAM TO ANSWER

THE GAP THE BRIDGE INVESTMENT 42 Quentin Marshall, Head of Weatherbys Private Bank, says: ‘We offer impartial financial advice. We are not selling investment products, so you will get unbiased advice. Our Investment and Wealth Advice service will help you get your affairs in order, taking into account your risk profile. We will then constantly monitor your investments and take a long-term view.’

For many older homeowners wishing to move, the immediate problem is how to unlock the wealth they have accumulated in bricks and mortar at a fair price – rather than the distressed valuation that a forced seller might accept. Marshall says: ‘Weatherbys can offer older homeowners sensible lending terms. We see the person, not their age.

‘The financial system is in danger of failing older borrowers. We can work with our clients to tailor the loan that’s right for them, without imposing ‘Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans,’ said Previous page: punitive and unfair terms.’ A bridging loan can John Lennon, and soaring house prices during recent decades have left help secure your dream home for retirement. many happy homeowners with a tantalising problem. The total value of residential property in the United Kingdom increased Left: by 48% or £1.94 trillion to a mind-boggling total of £6 trillion during Quentin Marshall, After working a lifetime building a business or concentrating on their the last decade, according to Britain’s biggest mortgage lender Halifax. Head of Weatherbys Private Bank. career, many people approach or enter retirement with too much of their The Office for National Statistics calculates that people aged 55 or above This page: wealth locked up in bricks and mortar. Adult children may have flown the own 63% of the net wealth built up in bricks and mortar. How to unlock wealth nest, leaving the family home somewhat short of family, while parents accumulated in bricks and mortar. rattle around like peas on a drum. While residential property has been a wonderful way to accumulate wealth for many decades, there are problems with property as an asset class, here Unfortunately, it can be difficult to sell your home for an acceptable price at and now. Political uncertainty about Brexit plus speculation about rising present because the housing market has stalled after decades of accelerating interest rates and who might form the next government have tended to valuations. This has left many older homeowners sitting on substantial, but depress buyers’ confidence. unrealised, gains – unable to buy more appropriate accommodation unless they are willing to accept a knock-down price. No wonder the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reported that demand from homebuyers in March fell for the 11th month in a row, as Now there is a new way to cut the cost of ‘downsizing’ – or buying a home that a gap widened between what sellers asked and what buyers were willing better suits your requirements in retirement – while ensuring that any wealth to pay. released this way will be managed to minimise risks and maximise rewards. Bridging loans can help older homeowners span that gap and buy the A ‘bridging loan’ can enable you to buy the home of your dreams before property they want to enjoy in retirement. In the past, these loans have you have sold your existing property. But this is only a temporary solution often been an expensive solution to a tantalising problem. Now costs are – usually lasting less than 12 months – and the interest rates charged by coming down and service standards are rising, with Weatherbys Private many lenders are high. For example, rates of 1.5% per month or more can Bank combining convenient credit and impartial wealth advice. rapidly run up into double-digit annual costs.

Now older homeowners, including those aged over 70, can obtain a bridging loan with interest charged at 2.69% per annum plus Bank of England base rate – giving a current cost of 3.19% per annum – with a 1% arrangement fee. The loan from Weatherbys Private Bank is conditional on borrowers 44 also signing up for its Investment and Wealth Advice service and paying at 45 least one year’s minimum fee for this advice, which is £2,500.

Clearly this deal will not suit everyone, but it could prove advantageous for owners of valuable homes who intend to release substantial sums – and

where professional investment and wealth advice will be needed in any event. ‘The financial is insystem danger failing older borrowers. of right them, loan that’s the tailor for to clients our with can work We imposing without terms’ and unfair punitive The bank also offers other loans, including bridging loans, that are not linked to receiving investment and wealth advice.

Weatherbys Private Bank is owned by the same family that has been providing financial services to the horse-racing sector since 1770. Although the bank was more recently incorporated in 1994, it adheres to the same principles of capital preservation, impartial advice and a simple investment philosophy. This boils down to keeping costs low, diminishing risk by diversifying assets and avoiding the mistakes made by many investors who buy high and sell low. LENDING FOR BRITISH EXPATS SECURING A MORTGAGE FOR UK PROPERTY, APPLYING FOR A LOAN CAN BE A LONG-HAUL PROCESS. WEATHERBYS PRIVATE BANK OFFERS A SOLUTION

HOME & AWAY

46 47 They may not live at home any more, but many of the millions of British Previous page: Managing your expats abroad would like to own property in the UK, particularly in financial affairs abroad is preparation for a possible return or for their children to enjoy in the interim. smooth sailing for Weatherbys clients. This was the case for Nick and Veronica Burton, both 68, who’ve been This page: based in Hong Kong for 32 years. They have three daughters in their 30s: London is a

Weatherbys’ ExpatriateWeatherbys’ Service is designed individuals for long-term Nicole and Amanda, based in London, and Sara who works in Hong Kong. investment for many British expats. The rigid constraints of their existing bank meant that Nick and Veronica were unable to secure a loan for their desired property in London. who live abroad but for whom the UK is their long-term UK is their the home whom abroad but for live who As with many expats, their mainstream lender was unwilling because they were based abroad, where a large proportion of the income used to service the debt was paid in a foreign currency. The clients’ age was also a sticking point.

However, Weatherbys Private Bank was happy to assist.

Its Expatriate Service is designed for individuals who live abroad but for whom the UK is their possible long-term home, and that was the case with Nick and Veronica.

They were met by a private banker and bank director via video conference, and supporting evidence of income and assets were scanned to bank staff via email.

A loan was requested and secured against the Burtons’ existing London property at modest loan-to-value. The two-bedroom flat in Roehampton 48 House is used by the couple when they’re in London, and also by their daughter Amanda.

The loan funds released by Nick and Veronica have since been used to assist Amanda, in order for her to purchase her own flat in Roehampton. What’s more, it’s being purchased from her sister Nicole, who will use the sale proceeds to purchase a larger family home also in Roehampton (she was married last summer). It’s therefore a wholly ‘family transaction’ private purchase.

Nick and Veronica will review their position in Hong Kong in two to three years’ time, with downsizing or returning to the UK a possibility.

But whatever path they choose, in Weatherbys Private Bank they have a trusted partner to guide them and their family in the right direction. WELLBEING 50 HEALING POWER 51 A COX D I DAV BY WORDS

USING GLASS IN ADVANCED MEDICAL PROCEDURES MAY SEEM COUNTER-INTUITIVE, BUT BIOGLASS IS A WONDER SUBSTANCE WHICH IS STARTING TO BE APPLIED TO EVERYTHING FROM COMPLEX FRACTURES TO FUTURE CANCER THERAPIES In the future, surgeons will be able to 3D print a custom-shaped piece of bouncy bioglass, and insert it into a broken leg, allowing the patient to walk without crutches

Opposite page: Sitting in his office at King’s College, London, Dr Ian Thompson is holding Bioglass used to simulate bones or as up a small packet of crystals. To the naked eye, they almost look like sugar a bone substitute. grains, but they’re actually a form of glass, and Thompson, a specialist in Following page, facial reconstruction at nearby Guy’s Hospital, is about to use them to heal top to bottom: A laboratory operator a particularly complex defect. cools a molten mix of sodium carbonate, calcium carbonate, quartz and phosphorus The patient, a male in his late 40s, has a cyst in his jaw, stemming from an pentoxide to prepare infection that developed following a tooth extraction. The cyst has expanded bioglass; A sample of bioglass. to such an extent that X-rays reveal a 10cm-wide hole, putting the entire jawbone at risk of fracturing. Thompson has seen hundreds of these cases over the past two decades, but while surgeons would previously attempt to fill the hole using a piece of rib or hip bone from the patient’s body, they now insert a putty of powdered bioglass.

Using glass to repair bone may seem odd, but this is no ordinary glass. If you inserted window glass into the body, it would be quickly sealed off by scar tissue before being eventually ejected. Bioglass, a substance first invented in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, actually bonds with the bone and surrounding muscle by dissolving into the body, leaving a substance almost identical to real bone mineral. In addition, it releases calcium ions, which stimulate the body’s own cells to become more active and generate new bone, thus naturally healing the hole over weeks and months.

‘The body doesn’t recognise it as foreign,’ Thompson says. ‘As bioglass dissolves it also releases sodium ions which kill off bacteria, so you have this very mild antibiotic nature to the glass. It’s much better than trying to relocate bone from other parts of the patient, which comes with complications.’

The most well-known commercial use of bioglass is actually in toothpaste, where it helps heal small cavities as well as fighting bacterial infections, but in recent years surgeons have been using it to mend injuries such as eye socket fractures sustained in traffic accidents.

Bioglass is even being applied to the most complex of surgeries, from growing back tiny bones in the ear to allow deaf patients to hear again, to hand reconstruction, healing the fragile metacarpal bones, which connect 52 the fingers to the wrist.

‘The bioglass bonds to the soft tissue as well as the bone, providing a good feel and means you don’t have the strange sensation of something moving around in your hand,’ Thompson says.

Across London, however, scientists are manipulating the chemical structure of bioglass to create enhanced versions, some of which will be able to regenerate much larger pieces of bone while supporting the patient’s weight, and others that can actually mend cartilage.

The first version is known as ‘bouncy bioglass’, a moniker given because it resembles a spongy flexible ball, and when dropped, it keeps bouncing rather than shattering. In the future, surgeons will be able to 3D print a custom-shaped piece of bouncy bioglass, and insert it into a broken leg, allowing the patient to walk without crutches. ‘It’s extremely strong » and flexible which allows it to take the cyclic load of walking,’ says Professor Julian Jones of Imperial College, London, its developer. ‘Allowing the patients to walk is extremely helpful in regenerating huge pieces of bone, as those forces are transmitted to the cells in your bone like a signal, encouraging them to grow new bone in the right architecture.’

But it’s the prospect of using bioglass to regenerate cartilage which has excited so many surgeons. As many of the world’s greatest athletes have found, even the most advanced surgical techniques can’t fully heal damaged cartilage in the spine or the knees, resulting in crippling arthritis. But Jones has created a form of bioglass with the same soft, rubbery texture as cartilage itself.

‘Cartilage looks and feels a bit like squid,’ he says. ‘It’s also very soft and flexible, and we’ve had to synthetically replicate all that, so that when we insert a bioglass disc between the vertebrae in the spine, the body’s cells recognise that as the real thing, and are stimulated to regrow natural cartilage as the bioglass dissolves.’

Over the next decade, Jones hopes to prove the efficacy of cartilage bioglass in a series of animal and clinical trials, particularly in patients suffering from chronic pain due to a herniated disc. ‘At the moment surgeons deal with this by replacing the disc with a bone graft which fuses the vertebrae together,’ he says. ‘But then the patients lose a lot of mobility. This could change all of that.’

But this isn’t all bioglass can do. In cancer research, some preclinical trials are experimenting with using tiny nanospheres made out of forms of bioglass which can be used to deliver intense, targeted doses of chemotherapy and other drugs directly to tumours, before dissolving away into the body as if they never existed.

It may seem like science fiction – man-made glass materials which are assimilated within our own bodies – but bioglass has already changed surgery forever. In the coming decades it will increasingly become part of all aspects of medical care, ranging from curing disease to allowing us to regenerate and strengthen our skeleton and its fragile joints like never before.

It may seem like science fiction – man-made glass materials which are assimilated within our own bodies – but bioglass has already changed surgery forever

KINGDOM RINGS STYLE IN THE AGE OF FAST FASHION,

HOW DO HERITAGE BRANDS STAY TIMELESS RELEVANT IN A CONSTANTLY CHANGING INDUSTRY?

56 57 CLAIRE MARIE HEALY MARIE CLAIRE BY WORDS

AHEAD OF ‘It’s about having the confidence and conviction to stay true to our values and not be distracted by other luxury brands’

join Facebook, and more recently, Bailey’s championing of the ‘see-now- Previous page left: Christopher Bailey’s buy-now’ model, where consumers can buy items straight off the runway, last Burberry show at London Fashion was received positively by fashion fans. Week SS18.

Previous page right: Now, there’s a changing of the guard: time will tell if Riccardo Tisci, formerly Military dress by Huntsman. of Givenchy, will have a similar effect on Burberry’s fortunes. He’s Italian, Opposite page: not British, but started out his career at London’s fashion institution Mulberry Amberley Central Saint Martins nonetheless. That said, any British heritage brand shoulder bags. trying to position itself as a worldwide luxury player ought to hire designers Below: Bespoke tailoring at with the same global-mindedness as labels such as Céline, Dior and the Huntsman, Savile Row. aforementioned Givenchy. And according to Burberry’s Chief Executive Marco Gobbetti, that’s exactly what the company is planning to do. His vision is utilise the increased brand awareness around Burberry to shake off the label’s reputation as ‘affordable luxury’. The next step will be to emulate Europe’s biggest fashion houses, with their higher price points and more stable futures.

Meanwhile, other heritage brands have decided to follow in the footsteps of Burberry following its rebirth. Mulberry, the accessories-centred For Burberry’s top man, it was the perfect colour-soaked goodbye. brand founded in the Somerset countryside in 1971, adopted the direct- When Christopher Bailey bid his final farewell as the company’s to-consumer approach that Burberry heralded as of SS16. CEO Thierry Chief Creative Officer in Spring 2018, he did it by introducing Andretta cited an instance where French actress Marion Cotillard wore a a vibrant rainbow take on the house’s traditional check. To the observer, it pair of Mulberry shoes at the Cannes film festival. This resulted in hundreds felt like a visual emblem of the various ways in which heritage brands are of customers calling to buy them only to find they had to wait three to remixing their offerings for a new generation. But shrouded in positivity four months. It soon became clear to Mulberry that a direct-to-consumer as the SS18 show was, the collection belied a luxury brand that still faces approach would keep them relevant with the luxury consumer and their the challenge of staying relevant in a changeable landscape. The last decade evolving desires. saw Burberry undergo an extraordinary transformation, from a small licensed outerwear business to one of the world’s largest and most admired At DAKS (another UK brand with a famous house check), which was luxury brands – one which cannot afford to rest on its laurels. founded as a bespoke tailor in 1894, the goal of being ‘affordable luxury’ » 58 1959 From the start of Bailey’s tenure in 2001, and especially since Angela Ahrendts (now Senior Vice President of Retail at Apple) joined as CEO from 2006 until 2014, the 151-year-old company was determined to put itself at the heart of the contemporary luxury market. To do this, it had to change, and it had to change fast. Burberry’s signature check, once widely counterfeited, was removed from 90% of the company’s output or stitched into linings, and Ahrendts and Bailey set to work buying back licences. Taking back control of the iconic design allowed the brand to move on from its chequered past into a more dynamic future. By 2011, Burberry was generating £1.5 billion in revenue – a 20% increase on the previous year.

In addition to reviving the heritage brand’s major ingredients, Bailey was among the first designers to embrace the digital age. Today, Burberry plays the social media game like a digital native, setting a new pace for luxury brands across the world. In 2009 it was one of the first luxury labels to tweeds digitally that are then brought to life in an old woollen mill in Scotland using Victorian machines, and a TOSHI delivery service that brings a butler to your door within hours (if you’re in a central London area). Most notably, thanks to film director and long-time Huntsman fan Matthew Vaughn, the bricks-and-mortar outpost plays a central role in the Kingsman spy movie franchise, helping, says Knatchbull, to ‘remind the young that tailoring is cool’. of a brand that stays place in one that of a brand

But as Burberry is demonstrating with its forthcoming accessories-focused strategy, In the end, history the In has the currency; faster and the while star pieces like trench coats or bespoke suits have a guaranteed desirability, they don’t hold the same weight for the new speed at which the industry appeal the the speed greater at which the moves, generation as the idea of holding a piece of history in their hand. Hermès, dubbed ‘the

world’s most famous heritage brand’ by The Daily Telegraph, has become known for a strategy that has, in a radical move, frustrated consumer demand on purpose. This has the effect of maintaining the impression of exclusivity for its iconic products like the Birkin by producing fewer of them, while making aspirational, lower- price point products like scarves widely available.

Above: was there from the beginning. It transformed a bespoke workshop into a Back in London, Smythson – known for its The Burlington collection by mass-producing label that – in the 1930s – brought chaps the first ‘self- upmarket leather stationery – is now angling in a Smythson is designed big way for the handbag space. The appointment to get better with age. supporting trouser’ without the need for a belt or braces. These days, of Luc Goidadin, formerly Chief Design Officer Opposite page: DAKS’ experimentation is quieter, and it knows the value of embracing its A look from British heritage rather than trying to match the experiments of other labels. under Bailey at Burberry, follows the company Mulberry SS18 at London ‘For us it’s about having the confidence and conviction to stay true to our launching new youth-focused campaigns and Fashion Week. values and not be distracted by other luxury brands,’ says Simon Waller, e-commerce in Asia. DAKS’ Head of Design. ‘They’ve built it into their model to disrupt and redirect their conventional image, but our customers come back because You can’t put a price on the value of strong we’re consistent with our product. And consistent with our message.’ heritage in today’s fast-moving fashion industry, but you can put a word on it: authenticity. In fact, Away from the British heritage powerhouses, Savile Row’s stores are also such is the search for authenticity in a crowded 60 61 employing surprising innovations from their mahogany-walled HQs. marketplace that multi-conglomerates such ‘It’s about striking a balance between moving forward and taking on as LVMH would rather revive a flagging brand modern developments, but also retaining the history and heritage that that many have largely forgotten, than back keeps a customer coming back,’ says Daisy Knatchbull, Communications newer propositions. Director at Huntsman, a bespoke Savile Row tailor founded in 1849. In the end, history has currency; and the faster At Huntsman, the idea is to cater to ‘any bespoke dream’, and Knatchbull the speed at which the industry moves, the pinpoints the appeal as lying not only in its longevity, but in the sense greater the appeal of a brand that stays in one of history being passed down through the generations. ‘We’ve dressed place. That said, the key to these companies’ (our clients’) grandfathers and their great-grandfathers, and there’s a future success is communicating the notion that sentimentality attached to that. But in a literal sense these skills have heritage has value to a whole new generation. And been passed down from generation to generation in the tailors.’ It’s also by with a smartphone in one hand and the latest utilising the digital space that a brand such as Huntsman can keep pace with it-bag in the other, that’s exactly what they’re industry trends as well as tapping into the millennial market. Knatchbull doing. The future is both analogue and digital – cites a new customisation programme allowing customers to create custom and that’s especially true for brands with history. If they don’t embrace both, they’ll end up forgotten – fashion has a notoriously limited memory.

WORDS BY

63 IMOGEN SMITH

FOUND PARADISE PARADISE T R AV E L AND A CHEF GARDENS STUNNING THE ONLY SERVE DETERMINED TO FOOD MAKE BARBADOS’S LOCAL BEST THE NATURAL HOTEL COVE COBBLERS TRAVELLERS DISCERNING CHOICE FOR +44 (0)203 811 3701 +44 (0)203 811

netjetseurope.com Aéreos S.A., an EU air carrier. All aircraft offered by NetJets Transportes by NetJets® Europe are operated Buy a fractional share in a NetJets aircraftBuy a fractional and enjoy access to 700 jets worldwide. Only NetJets gives you the scale, safety and support of a major commercial airline with the flexibility of a private jet. Sustainability isn’t a quality normally associated with luxury.

Thankfully, that’s starting to change. And nowhere more so than in Barbados, specifically at the could-it-be-more-beautiful Cobblers Cove hotel.

Arriving at Cobblers Cove you could be forgiven for thinking you’ve stepped into the English countryside, albeit surrounded by palm trees and stretches of white sand (there’s a distinct lack of grey skies and drizzle).

Painted in rose-pink, Cobblers Cove started life in 1944 as the weekend retreat of the sugar planter and politician Joss Haynes when it was known as Camelot. Later sold to Alan Godsal and his wife Lady Elizabeth in 1968 (who named it Cobblers Cove), the colonial plantation house was transformed into a hotel. 64 65 Today, Cobblers Cove’s goal is to create a sanctuary, not just for the benefit of guests, but also for Barbados itself. This can be seen through its efforts to source local produce, which in turn supports local farmers and other small businesses.

Head chef Jason Joseph and his team from the hotel’s Camelot Cobblers Cove’s goal is to create a sanctuary, not just for the restaurant are at the core of this, creating dishes that reflect the changing seasons and champion a farm-to-table philosophy. benefit of guests, but also for Barbados itself

And that’s without mentioning the seafood.

‘In order to source the best quality fish, one of the Cobblers Previous page: The Garden Cove chefs will go to the fish market each morning,’ says Suite exterior.

Jason. ‘Barbados has extremely high food quality and fishing This page, from left: standards. We also have a zero-mercury policy, meaning the Fresh seafood from the grill; Dining under fish we serve is mercury-free.’ » the stars. Mornings are to be savoured. Waking up to views across Goodings Bay is a guaranteed way to start the day on the right foot. Pad along the stone path to the main house where the first meal of the day – freshly-baked croissants, tropical fruit Another feature is bringing in guest chefs for temporary platters and fluffy buttermilk pancakes – is served to the sound residencies. As well as the chance to live in Barbados for a while of waves lapping the shore. And true to the hotel’s reputation (and that’s not exactly a hard sell), they’re able to add their for attention to detail, staff will remember just how you like own twist to local dishes. One recent resident is Dhruv Baker, your eggs and coffee. winner of the BBC MasterChef programme in 2010. And when dinner arrives after a day of Cobbling (and aperitifs ‘Working alongside the team of chefs at Cobblers Cove was have been drunk), it all comes back to chef Jason Jospeh, brilliant,’ he says. ‘I gained a real insight into how passionate and his commitment to cooking the best local produce. Just they are about food. In addition to having its own on-resort remember – there’s nothing better than red snapper. fisherman, the chefs have created their own herb garden and only use locally produced cheese in their dishes.’ ‘For red snapper, the younger the better – they will be soft and sweet,’ he says. ‘I prefer to season the fish in a “blackened” style, The hotel’s enviable menu provides sustenance needed for an with pepper, paprika and Cajun spice, as well as herbs from our action-packed day on the island. There’s private tennis coaching own garden. We serve red snapper at least once a week, as I like with a professional instructor, followed by afternoons spent guests to have the opportunity to try this delicate local fish.’ sailing around the bay. Like everything else at Cobblers Cove, it’s a choice that makes But to really appreciate the natural beauty of Cobblers Cove, perfect sense. it’s worth going on a tour of its gardens with horticulturist Niki Farmer. There, you’ll find one particularly outstanding specimen. cobblerscove.com

66 ‘One tree everyone remembers is the huge fig near the beach Above: The Garden Suites which is home to all manner of birds, a family of green monkeys can be found nestled in Cobblers Cove’s and the odd mongoose,’ says the hotel. ‘And from the tropical tropical surroundings. birds at sunrise to the frogs at sundown, a musical chorus of Below: garden sounds is played out against the soothing backdrop of Room service with a smile. soft waves against the shore.’

As you’d imagine, guest quarters are every bit as immaculate as the natural surroundings.

Visitors stay in pastel-coloured villas, just steps away from a secluded beach. Each of the 40 residences feature either a private balcony or terrace, allowing guests to experience the warmth of outdoor Caribbean living. The interiors have been designed in harmony with the island’s Bajan heritage, but remain loyal to its original colonial architecture.

29200 Aventus Him and Her_WeatherbysMag_240x325.indd 1 13/04/2018 13:02 68 69

HOME & GARDEN NICOLA VENNING BY WORDS

HIRE EDUCATION

RENTING OUT YOUR COUNTRY HOUSE TO TV AND FILM COMPANIES CAN BE BOTH LUCRATIVE AND FUN The current boom in lavish television drama has been a financial windfall for Homes which are regularly used offer a variety of different ‘looks’, many country house owners. enabling the production company to remain in the same place for longer Blenheim, Highclere and Chatsworth are some of the many homes that have provided elegant locations for high-end TV productions.

Fees for providing the perfect setting for The Crown, Victoria or, of course, Downton Abbey depend on the size of the production and vary on average between £1,500 and £2,500 per day. A high-budget feature film involving scores of people, such as a Harry Potter movie, might incur a daily rate of about £5,000, while a small documentary, with a tiny crew, might only pay about £400 per day.

The first step for any country house owner seeking location work is to register with a location agency. Some of the established companies have over 10,000 production contacts, including magazines as well as documentary makers on their books, ‘so you’re putting what you have to offer into the right shop window’, says Lorna Gatherer Ford, Owner & Managing Director of Location Works.

She estimates that about 55% of their bookings are for film work, 25% for photographic shoots and 20% for large events such as corporate away-days, birthdays and weddings.

Homes that are regularly used tend to tick a number of boxes. Many offer a variety of different ‘looks’, enabling the production company to remain in the same place for longer and thereby reduce its costs. ‘If you want to charge a higher rate, you need to provide a lot of options,’ says Katy Kitwood, Senior Account Manager at JJ Media Group, a location agency.

Stonewall Park in Kent, for instance, is a Georgian mansion with both historic and ultra-modern rooms. There’s an elegant staircase and high- ceilinged sitting rooms as well as a glossy contemporary kitchen and state- of-the-art bathrooms. In addition, the airy conservatory offers an indoor/ outdoor element that is ‘very popular’, says Kitwood. »

70 71 Previous page: Munden Estate gives an extensive variety of settings for both film and photo shoots.

This page: Stonewall Park, gardens.

Right: Period property represented by Location Works. The key to getting bookings is great and accurate images – of everything. The weird, the wonderful; the old and the new

Munden country estate in Hertfordshire provided the locations for three different homes in an ITV drama about Lord Lucan. ‘The front of the house was the Maxwell-Scott’s house in Kent, the garden belonged to a home in Northamptonshire and part of the upstairs became Lady Lucan’s apartment in Belgravia,’ says Weatherbys client and owner of the estate, Henry Holland-Hibbert.

Unique features such as an orangery, maze, walled and rose gardens, priest hole, library and even a cellar will all ‘help a property be used’, says Kitwood. Grounds that contain a lake or chapel are also regularly requested.

The key to getting bookings is great and accurate images – of everything. The weird, the wonderful; the old and the new. A pre-War bathroom can be just as sought-after as a cutting-edge kitchen. Though the pictures can be taken by yourself, many agencies can recommend photographers. Expect to pay about £150 for a good set of photos.

On a more practical note, outdoor buildings such as garages or outhouses, which can be adapted and used as a temporary base for the production unit, are very important, as is space for extensive parking. ‘The Crown was one of the biggest productions we’ve had here and at one point we had to provide parking for almost 70 vehicles. It required some thinking!’ says Holland-Hibbert.

Most filming happens close to major conurbations, generally London and Manchester, so proximity – ideally within 50 miles of these cities – is important. ‘It’s all about location,’ says Holland-Hibbert, whose home is only 20 miles from central London. ‘If we were 150 miles away in Norfolk, we wouldn’t get the work.’ Most recently, Munden has been used in McMafia and regularly appears in the ITV series Midsomer Murders. 72 73 Above: Although some agencies such as JJ Media have an annual subscription Blenheim Palace’s extensive gardens. fee of £75 to list the property on its website, most agencies charge between 15% and 25% commission on any booking. Right: The State Dining Room in Blenheim Palace. For this, it will place your house on its website, field any bookings and

Following page, negotiate your contract. This can include stipulations such as returning a top to bottom: The cast and crew of room to its original colour (many rooms are painted for filming) and using Downton Abbey at protective floor coverings. The agency will also ensure the production Highclere Castle; filming on Munden Estate. company has public liability insurance and take a deposit (often 40%). Gatherer Ford recommends a ‘walk and talk’ between the location manager and the owners so any pre-existing damage can be pointed out and delicate objects are shielded or, better still, put away. ‘Although damage is quite rare,’ she says. » Invest in what you love…

With a collectible that will live on for generations.

The Curatist is a modern day treasure hunter, combining exceptional knowledge, global contacts with a deep understanding of collectibles.

From stunning works of art to the thrill of owning your very own vintage car, we help individuals build diverse and meaningful portfolios, to help them create their legacy… what’s your legacy? Bookings for location work can often happen at the last minute and involve Above: McMafia is one long hours and considerable upheaval. ‘You’ll be looking at a 12-hour day of the acclaimed dramas filmed at with between 35 and 100 people (in your home),’ says Kitwood. ‘It’s a big Munden Estate production that descends on the property.’ in Watford. Below: Film crew on ‘It does help to be easy-going,’ adds Gatherer Ford. the grounds of Munden Estate. And while meeting the stars can be fun, getting a selfie with Aidan Turner (Poldark) or Claire Foy (The Crown) is not a given, as they will often be quite busy.

Nevertheless, allowing your home to be used as a location can reap significant rewards. When Highclere was used as the country house in Downton Abbey, visitor numbers increased threefold and there was an uplift in the demand for special visits. And, of course, there is also the income. 74

‘We have done interior decoration and restored rooms in Munden as a direct result of film location work,’ says Holland-Hibbert. ‘The film crews are hard work to have around but the result is rewarding.’

To find out more please contact ‘We have done interior decoration and restored rooms in rooms and restored done interior decoration ‘We have works’ of location film Munden result as a direct The Curatist on:

Tel: +44(0)203 9055493 Email: [email protected]

Or visit: www.thecuratist.co.uk EPICUREAN HEART & SOIL SUSTAINABILITY MAY BE A COMMON BUZZWORD ASSOCIATED WITH MODERN AGRICULTURE, BUT FEW FARMS MATCH DAYLESFORD ORGANIC IN STYLE AND CREATIVITY

76 77 ROB CROSSAN ROB BY WORDS

‘Agriculture is changing for the better,’ says Richard Smith, Senior Farms not all about‘It’s want staying pack. ahead of the We The estate’s South Manager for Daylesford Organic. ‘A farm in perfect harmony requires Devon cows.

very few artificial external inputs, yet still gives healthy harvests Above: The Old Spot café. of meat, dairy, vegetables and fruit, year after year.’ making we’re an impact’ example, then our Opposite page: Daylesford Organic What Daylesford does, other brands tend to imitate with varying success. grows over 300 varieties of organic Whether it’s implementing eco-friendly milk cartons, solar panels for fruit, vegetables, energy or cutting-edge biomass boilers, this is a farm that has always salad leaves and herbs on its 20-acre done things differently. market garden. exist shops to farms and retail sustainably. And means if learn they that from Below: Daylesford Organic’s Established by Carole Bamford in the verdant 2,500-acre estate in innovative milk Gloucestershire, where she resides with her husband Lord Bamford, pouch. Daylesford Organic began in 2002 as a small farm shop. What started as a simple store with a focus on local meats, cheeses and other produce from the family’s two farms (the other is in Staffordshire, which Bamford turned to organic over 40 years ago) soon grew into the company we know today.

Nearly 15 years on and Daylesford Organic has expanded to become one of Britain’s most influential and premium lifestyle brands. There are now three standalone farmshops with cafés in London and a fourth will 78 open later in the year. The brand’s offerings have also extended to include 79 home furnishings, garden accessories, a holistic day spa, a bath and body care range, café and some highly coveted organic cashmere pieces.

All the while, Daylesford Organic has been leading the movement against wasteful packaging. Milk from the farm’s herd of pedigree British Friesian cows is transferred into innovative milk pouches made from 40% chalk – a natural material that requires no chemical processes to extract it and uses minimal energy to produce compared with a standard plastic bottle.

So how can Daylesford Organic continue to keep itself at the forefront of consumer sustainability?

‘It’s not about staying ahead of the pack,’ says Smith. ‘We want all farms and retail shops to exist sustainably. And if that means they learn from our example, then we’re making an impact.’ » One crucial element behind the Daylesford approach is a generous commitment to time, and as Smith explains, it is a luxurious approach to creating a premium product.

‘We’re the only farm in the UK that owns the whole story when it comes to rearing chickens for the table. We create a habitat for the parent flock that lays a certified organic egg, which we incubate in our own hatchery. This gives us an organic day-old chick, which ranges freely for 12 weeks Left: on our own organic pastures, growing slowly, to being processed and At the heart of packaged in our own organic abattoir, all on the same farm and all within Daylesford Organic is the award- a few miles of each other.’ winning Farmshop.

Below: Bamford’s Aberdeen Angus cows live for between 24 and 30 months Chickens experience a Soil Association in the organic pastures and, according to numerous tasting critics, approved, organic lifestyle. the lack of stress in their lives makes the meat extraordinarily tender healthy food for us or for our animals’ our us or for for food healthy and delicious.

Unsurprisingly, the Daylesford team is also at the forefront of ‘agroforestry’, described as the practice of utilising and combining various farming methods for greater sustainability. ‘Unless you look after the health of the soil, you aren’t producing producing aren’t soil, you of the health the after look ‘Unless you ‘It’s obvious to me that it’s all about the soil. Unless you look after the health of the soil, you aren’t producing healthy food for us or for our animals,’ says Bamford. Beyond the soil, the farm prioritises nourishing the cultivation of trees and forests.

‘We’ve planted over 800 trees of 28 different varieties in the hen fields, along with alder, hazel and willow,’ says Smith. ‘Combined they will provide cover, shelter and feed for our free-range hens, flowering plants for our bees to feed from, organic fruit for making cider and hedgerow liqueurs, and woodchip for our biomass boiler.’

Even the hens are part of the farm’s overall sustainability plan. ‘Every six months, we’ll move the hen houses and plant brassicas in the soil kindly fertilised by the hens.’

As Smith and his team continue to add creative and eco-conscious innovations to Daylesford, he admits that the unique arrangement and 80 approach leads to some unintentionally comic moments. 81

‘Our dairy herd grazes in the fields that lie alongside our market garden and one day, to the amusement of our staff and visitors, the cows escaped into the market garden. The funny part was that the cows knew they were doing wrong! To see them try to go unnoticed while tucking into the kale crop was very entertaining until they all sulked back to the dairy pastures.’

Besides the dairy herd taking advantage of a free lunch, life at Daylesford continues to follow Bamford’s vision of sustainable harmony.

‘Daylesford HQ is, at its heart, essentially a working organic farm,’ says Bamford. ‘We breathe, touch and step in all of it every day. We simply tell our stories with truth, trust and transparency.’ WORDS BY

83 RORY ROSS HANDED DOWN FROM GENERATION TO TO GENERATION FROM HANDED DOWN MAISON PERRIER-JOUËT’S GENERATION, IS THE BELLE EPOQUE TOWNHOUSE A PEERLESS PERFECT SETTING FOR ARTEFACTS NOUVEAU COLLECTION OF ART HOME LUXURY LIFESTYLE DREAM 16/04/2018 13:04 [email protected] | airpartner.com [email protected]

+44 1293 844 886 please call +44 1293 844 886 just for you. Your time is our priority. Fly with Air Partner. time is our priority. just for you. Your

For more information or to make a booking, or to make a booking, information For more to diﬃ cult schedules. Wherever you need to be, at whatever time, you can you need to be, at whatever time, you cult schedules. Wherever to diﬃ enjoy hassle-free travel in privacy and comfort – to a schedule that’s created created travel in privacy and comfort – to a schedule that’s enjoy hassle-free Our world has revolved around you for over 50 years. Specialists in planning around Our world has revolved and co-ordinating complex trips, our expert team are highly skilled in working complex trips, our expert team are and co-ordinating

Time is precious. Create more of it. Fly privately. Fly of it. Create more Time is precious. TIME TO FLY TO TIME AP_PJ Amex_centurion_ad A/W_v3.indd 3 Great brands are often associated with iconic buildings, and that’s as true with wine producers as it is with fashion companies.

Recently, champagne house Perrier-Jouët celebrated the restoration of the Maison Belle Epoque, a 19th-century townhouse which it bought in 1850. Facing Perrier-Jouët’s headquarters on the Avenue des Champagnes in Épernay, today it contains France’s largest and arguably finest collection of

art nouveau textiles, furniture and sculpture. of limbs and branches several through Passing has the graced Perrier-Jouët tree, family the III and King tables of Napoleon Leopold of Belgium

Perrier-Jouët was founded in 1811 by Pierre-Nicolas Perrier and his wife Adèle Jouët, with the goal of crafting floral, refined champagnes. Perrier- Jouët graced the tables of Napoleon III and King Leopold of Belgium, and Lalique: all of which were used to decorate while Queen Victoria awarded the company a royal warrant in 1861. the Maison Belle Epoque. Then three years ago, post-Budin, it was decided to convert the Passing through several limbs and branches of the family tree, Perrier- Maison and its swirly contents into a luxurious Jouët came into the hands of Henri and Octave Gallice. While Henri townhouse. minded the shop in Épernay, Octave partied in Paris and invited Émile Gallé – a pioneer of art nouveau – to create a motif for Perrier-Jouët. No expense was spared. Craftsmen were mobilised, notably the cutters and setters who assembled By the time Gallé delivered his four magnums enamelled with sprays the 330,000-piece mosaic in the entrance hall, of Japanese white anemones in 1902, art nouveau was already fading. and the stencil artist who painted the decorative His bottles gathered dust in Perrier-Jouët’s archives until 1964, when friezes. The upholstery – 1,100 metres of fabric, Michel Budin (Perrier-Jouët’s then president) rediscovered them and used 270 metres of fringes and 80 pairs of tie-backs – the design for the company’s new prestige cuvee: Belle Epoque. was copied from original art nouveau cartoons. The two-year project cost €5 million. The relationship with art nouveau didn’t end there. In 1988, Budin went 84 85 on a buying spree, acquiring art nouveau works by Majorelle, Guimard Querying an invoice for €494,000, Michel Letter, deputy managing director, was told it was for curtains. ‘Curtains!’ he exploded, like one of his bottles. ‘Special curtains hand-spun with metal thread for each of the 60 windows,’ came the reply. Previous page: Maison Belle Epoque, No 11, Avenue de Today, Maison Belle Epoque is a house for special Champagne, Épernay. guests, not a museum for tourists. The contents, This page from top: however, are museum-quality. The botanical Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque; A historic motifs on Hector Guimard’s pear-wood doors refurbishment of the Perrier family home. entice you into the petit salon, just as Guimard’s

Opposite page: ‘Métropolitain’ signs beckon you into the Studio Glithero’s Paris underground. » installation ‘Lost Time’ in the cellars of Perrier-Jouët’s Maison Belle Epoque. Other works include Emile Gallé’s walnut table carved with dragonflies, and Rodin’s bronze of two lovers (a non-art nouveau item, presented to celebrate the centenary of Perrier-Jouët in 1911).

Two pieces above all capture the spirit of the Belle Epoque: Toulouse- Lautrec’s ceramic plaque portraying the singer Yvette Guilbert, and Raoul Larche’s gilded bronze lamp depicting Loïe Fuller, the American dancer.

Arguably, the most thrilling part of the Maison is the private cellar. It contains masterpieces of a liquid kind: vintages of Perrier-Jouët ‘Belle Epoque’. The cellar links with Perrier-Jouët’s main vault, 11km of champagne, with THE ART OF LUXURY bottles going back to 1825. Michel Letter says his favourite of the old vintages is 1961. ‘It’s still fresh with bubbles. We have 200 bottles left.’ Premium Caviar

The man at the sharp end of any champagne house is the cellar master. He selects the grapes, blends the cuvées, declares the prestige cuvées, and heeds the precepts of the founder. No easy task. There have only ever been seven cellar masters at Perrier-Jouët. The incumbent individual, Hervé Deschamps, says, ‘I throw myself fully into any blending project, as in a first draft made by an artist, in which intuition, sensitivity and know-how come together, without anyone being able to say exactly how.’

He’s clear about his favourites. ‘The first vintage I saw being bottled when I joined Perrier-Jouët in 1983, was the 1982. Every six months I tasted it and saw its evolution – a beautiful Belle Epoque with Chardonnay elegancy. Then to 1988: a rare balance between power and finesse. Today, it tastes of honey, candied peel of citrus and lightly toasted brioche. Finally, 2008: this is the current vintage.’

Champagne production and art nouveau have much in common: as costly, time-consuming applied arts, they demand great technical skill in taming and enhancing nature. Champagne has outlived art nouveau, but thanks to Perrier-Jouët, the spirit of la belle epoque lives on.

Weatherbys readers can access the house and purchase their own personal cuvée. Get in touch at [email protected]

86 Above, from top: Hervé Deschamps, Perrier-Jouët’s cellar master; Yvette Attilus proudly presents an exclusive collection of caviars for food lovers. Guilbert, by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec; Emile Gallé’s floral Handcrafted on the banks of the River Elster, Attilus’s caviar is produced by Siberian motif decorates the Belle Epoque bottles. and Russian sturgeon, and cleansed with pure artesian water. The precise seasoning process results in an extraordinary taste that is both smooth and luxurious.

www.attilus.co.uk�ind out more at: ‘The first vintage I saw being bottled when I joined Perrier-Jouët ‘The first vintage in 1983, I when Ijoined saw being bottled 1982. Every the was it I tasted and six saw – a beautiful months its evolution Belle Epoque elegancy’ Chardonnay with LIFE TASTES GOOD © Copyright 2018 Attilus. All rights reserved. Be discerning. CURATED LUXURY

NETJETS RO L E X SIMON WRIGHT YACHTING PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL MORE SPACE AND COMFORT IN THE SKY BORN TO RIDE ENGAGING DESIGN TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS

88 89 Small details matter. And flying is no exception: the extra time spent Rolex is a brand synonymous with equestrianism, and has championed Known for its custom-made engagement rings, London jeweller Simon A yacht charter presents discerning travellers with the opportunity driving from airport to destination can make all the difference. That’s why talent within the sport for over half a century. In 1957, the brand Wright designs pieces that reflect the unique personalities of their to see the world on their own terms. For such expeditions, Yachting NetJets’s fleet now includes more Cessna Citation Latitudes: a midsize named its first equestrian brand ambassador, or ‘Testimonee’, British wearers. Working with the team of in-house jewellers, couples can Partners International are experts in matching clients with their ideal aircraft with excellent short-field performance, meaning smaller – and showjumper Pat Smythe. Her groundbreaking career paved the way create a ring, which is then packaged into a beautiful box ready vessel and personalising itineraries for any destination or time. As soon more conveniently located – airports are now accessible. In terms of for elite female riders like Olympic silver medallist Zara Tindall, who to present when popping the question. Using both traditional and as you step on board, every moment will be tailored to your tastes, its interior, the Latitude has the widest and tallest cabin of all Citations. is the latest equestrian star to become a Rolex Testimonee. Tindall’s modern design techniques (3D printing is increasingly important), with service by a professional crew briefed on your preferences. You The large windows are positioned so that each seat has a view, while a relationship with the brand began early when she received her first every piece contains only the best diamonds and gemstones. For and your guests will dine on a tailored menu of six-star cuisine, freshly soothing cushion wraps around the body as you recline. Like all NetJets Rolex timepiece from her godmother, Lady Helen Stewart, the wife of those clients who want to design their own bespoke engagement prepared on board by a top chef, while every yacht is loaded with planes, the Latitude is stocked with your own personalised selection of motor racing legend, Sir Jackie Stewart (also a fellow Rolex Testimonee). ring, but don’t want to propose empty-handed, Simon Wright has water toys for the ultimate in ocean fun. So whether you want to premium snacks, beverages and periodicals. Signature Series inflight For Stewart and Tindall, each Rolex watch embodies the milestones a solution: Perfect Proposal™. Working with the team, couples can experience the French Riviera or French Polynesia, our range of world- dining is available, as are WiFi, iPads, universal power outlets at each that mark their careers and create extraordinary moments in time. choose the centrepiece stone, which is then packaged into a beautiful class yachts will ensure you have a once-in-a-lifetime trip. seat and the NetJets On-Demand Inflight Entertainment System. presentation box, that can be presented for opening at the proposal. rolex.com ypiyachts.com netjets.com sw-jewellery.com CURATED LUXURY

STO K E PAR K HUNSTMAN DAVID MORRIS BERRY BROS. & RUDD GOLF AND GLAMOUR CLASSIC BESPOKE TAILORING CREATING JEWELLERY ICONS THE TRUSTED NAME IN WINE

90 91 Set among 300 acres of parkland, lakes, historic gardens and Huntsman is the quintessential Savile Row tailor. In 167 years of history London jeweller David Morris has built upon its iconic Illusion collection Berry Bros. & Rudd has been operating from the same historic monuments, Stoke Park combines the traditions of an exclusive club its bespoke suiting has been the natural choice for a clientele that with four new individual pieces. As the name suggests, the Illusion premises on St James’s Street, London, since 1698. The two Royal with the best modern sporting, leisure, entertaining and hotel facilities. includes nobility, royalty, statesmen and Hollywood stars. From Winston collection is an artful distortion of reality, built around light and shadow. Warrants and five Masters of Wine awarded to Britain’s original Founded in 1908 by Nick ‘Pa’ Lane Jackson, its 27-hole championship Churchill to Gregory Peck; Lucian Freud to Alexander McQueen – Through placement and composition, the collection challenges family-owned merchant pay testament to the brand’s longevity golf course is one of the most iconic in England. And if golf’s not your customers know that a Huntsman suit is not just a garment, but a piece assumptions of the great heights that can be achieved with such as a purveyor of fine wine and spirits. Tradition and quality are core thing, it also boasts 13 tennis courts, a spa and an indoor swimming of history that marks the significant moments of their lives. Huntsman exquisite diamonds. Although they appear to be large individual to the business, which continues to source the very best wines pool, as well as fabulous restaurants. Stoke Park holds a ‘Five AA Red prides itself on its integrity, expertise and the finest levels of service: diamonds, each motif is painstakingly set with smaller stones to from new and old territories. Today, Berry Bros. & Rudd’s offering Star Hotel’ rating, putting it in the elite league of resorts, with extensive all a result of the exceptional training its staff undergo. And tailoring increase their natural brilliance. This play on light creates a sparkle includes more than 4,000 wines, as well as a selection of spirits, grounds landscaped by the famous ‘Capability’ Brown. If you like a little aficionados in the United States can now obtain a Huntsman bespoke and fire of truly magnificent proportions. The recent additions comprise such as the iconic King’s Ginger liqueur and No.3 London Dry Gin. Hollywood glamour with your stay, Stoke Park’s iconic mansion has suit without leaving the country: Huntsman has an appointment-only a tie necklace, drop earrings, a bracelet made of three individual Something worth raising a glass to. featured in films like Goldfinger, Bridget Jones’s Diary and Layer Cake. base at 130 West 57th Street in New York City. So whether you’re in elements and finally, a ring made of nine marquise motifs. Located just seven miles from Heathrow, and 35 minutes from central Manhattan or Mayfair, you can rely on Huntsman to kit you out in style bbr.com London by train, Stoke Park is the ideal weekend getaway venue. – and substance. davidmorris.com

stokepark.com huntsmansavilerow.com CURATED LUXURY

LALIQUE VICTOR OBJECTS INSPIRED BY NATURE BEST DEALS ON PRIVATE JETS

92 The Carnegie Club Experience Synonymous with French luxury and savoir faire, Lalique’s latest If you’re looking to hire a private jet, it makes sense to play the market. collection pays tribute to nature; an inexhaustible source of This is where Victor comes in. The only fully transparent, globally on- The 8,000 acre Skibo estate, in a secluded corner of inspiration on which the brand’s identity was built. Lalique’s bestiary demand marketplace with no upfront fees, Victor has revolutionised the Northern Highlands, is home to one of the includes the Bamara Lion and Liberty Eagle, Rhinoceros and Gorilla the private jet-chartering industry since launching in 2011. Offering sculptures among many other satin-finished, crystal creatures. total privacy, it puts the customer in complete control of their schedule, world’s most prestigious private clubs. Designed by Marc Lalique in 1951, the iconic Champs Elysées bowl allowing members to swiftly check pricing options and aircraft captures the essence of Paris transformed through new sizes and specifics before booking their flights. Victor’s unique combination of colours. Handcrafted by expert artisans at Lalique’s crystal factory in smart technology and exceptional ‘high touch’ customer service means www.carnegieclub.co.uk Alsace, the finest crystal and glasswares reflect a meticulous eye for that both private individuals and corporates – with instant access detail. In addition to the brand’s decorative pieces, the Lalique crocodile to thousands of aircraft via a global network of over 200 partner smartphone/tablet-holder is a striking piece that’s both practical operators – are always connected. No matter who you are or where and beautiful. you want to go, you can enjoy total freedom with jet charter by Victor.

lalique.com flyvictor.com

[email protected] The Carnegie Club, Skibo Castle 01862 894 600 Dornoch, IV25 3RQ Scotland

1. What has money helped you to achieve that you’re most proud of? Q&A Money isn’t my main motivation for buying and selling art, but it WEATHERBYS PRIVATE BANK CLIENT certainly allows me to acquire great paintings! Gladwell & Patterson now hangs blue-chip artists like Monet and Picasso on its gallery walls. Not a single day goes past when I don’t count my blessings. MY MONEY MATTERS

CORY FULLER 2. What’s your greatest extravagance? My dream house that I’ve just acquired: an old rectory full of quirky architectural features. Every time I walk around, I feel chuffed to be a custodian of it, and it reminds me of all the hard work I put in to achieve this dream.

3. What early lessons about money stuck with you? My grandmother said, ‘Look after the pennies and the pounds take care of themselves.’ I still get a thrill from getting the best deal for my clients when buying paintings for them, and am as careful with their money as I would be if it was my own. I also learnt from my father that putting your money in a rare tangible asset, like a painting, is a very safe bet.

4. Most prized artwork? Claude Monet’s Nympheas. Every time I look at it, I’m transported to his garden in Giverny.

5. What do you hate wasting money on? Escalating auction-house commissions!

6. What’s the single best thing anyone can do to be financially secure? Diversification. We’ve achieved this at Gladwell & Patterson through the acquisition of work by leading blue-chip artists, which can be passed on to future generations. My father’s extensive knowledge, which I supplemented with my studies at The Courtauld Institute of Art, also laid the groundwork for our business.

7. What do you think matters more – education or enterprise? Stamford School teaches my children ILIC [independent learning and intellectual curiosity] alongside their academic curriculum, nurturing a love of learning, resilience, ambition, divergent thinking and creativity. Sincere Service. Every day, I see how this is sowing the seeds of enterprise in their minds, which will be of great use when they take over the gallery. I owe a great Memorable Experiences. deal to my formative education and the professors at the Courtauld who imparted their passion and expertise, but there’s nothing quite like enterprise to create wealth.

96 8. What drives you to donate to charity? CORY FULLER IS THE THIRD My parents gave me an outstanding set of values to live life by – and giving Delighting guests since 1865, The Langham, London continues to set the GENERATION OF THE FULLER is one of those. We all want to make a difference and support organisations that help others, be that in a purely financial way or by giving up our time. standard for luxury hotels in the capital. Understanding the needs of the FAMILY TO RUN GLADWELL & I hope the charities close to my heart, like the NSPCC, continue to flourish. PATTERSON, THE 265-YEAR-OLD sophisticated traveller, it offers superbly styled rooms and exquisite suites. 9. What makes a successful family business? ART GALLERY IN LONDON. SHE Trust, integrity and a love of art. I’m lucky to have such a great relationship The Langham Club is an unrivalled beneﬁ t and, with dining overseen by with my father and brother: love and humour certainly helps a family SPENDS HER TIME TRAVELLING business, too! We all have different strengths, but ultimately we’re all Michel Roux Jr and full concierge services, it is an exclusive haven in AND BUYING ART FOR THE striving towards the same goal. Building a great team of people around the West End. us in the gallery has also made us stronger. GALLERY AND HER CLIENTS

10. Which three things would you save from your home in the event of fire? My children, my Picasso, and my little black book. 1c Portland Place, Regent Street, London, W1B 1JA Image: Charles Shearn T 44 (0) 20 7636 1000 F 44 (0) 20 7323 2340 langhamhotels.com

Langham Weatherbys Ad Mar18.indd 1 12/03/2018 11:47 Before you set off. Arrive.

Open doors to some of the ﬁ nest hotels with a guaranteed 4pm late check out, serene airport lounges and travel protection beneﬁ ts for you and your family. Arriving with Platinum means you’ll always be one step ahead.

To apply please contact your Weatherbys Private Banker.

Annual fee: US $550/€550/£450. Terms apply.

Important Information: Terms and Conditions apply and approval is subject to status. An alternative Card without a fee or rewards is available – the Basic Card. Applicants must be 18 years old or over. American Express Services Europe Limited has its registered o ce at Belgrave House, 76 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9AX, United Kingdom. It is registered in England and Wales with Company Number 1833139 and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Where American Express Services Europe Limited cards are issued in the UK but obtained within the European Economic Area, local rules may apply to the way that it conducts its business which can be enforced by that country’s applicable regulatory authority.

32070 - Generic Advert Refresh Denmark_239x327_02.indd 1 11/04/2018 10:06