WITH IN Properties from the area’s LIVING A Bigger, Better, Brighter Read top sales & lettings agents FROM PAGE 12 Vol. 12 Issue 9 November 2014 www.livingwithin.com Get The Festive Season forced to issue statement on Off To A Flying Start status of Wentworth Hotel application Runnymede Borough Council has be preserved and would play a part in "The new owners have said they want apologised for confusing residents about developing the group's golf operations time to hear the comments of club a planning application for the extension across Asia. members and local residents about how With our fabulous annual of the Wentworth Clubhouse. The planning application (RU.14/0869) best to develop the Club," the council said. "Residents have recently received for the hotel extension to Wentworth The 1750-acre Wentworth estate was Christmas Edition letters suggesting the application is Club was withdrawn by the applicant on originally was built in the 19th century going to Planning Committee on 29 15 September 2014. Runnymede said for the brother-in-law of the Duke of October 2014 - this not the case," the current owner will not proceed any Wellington. The site is designated as Runnymede said in a statement. "There further at this current time. Green Belt land. is currently no live planning application for . The Council apologises for any confusion caused." Previous owner Richard Caring Martha bakes for Children In Need had submitted an application for full planning permission for an extension to the clubhouse to provide a high end hotel. The application made national headline news. The proposed development comprised a four storey, plus part basement, to provide a 56 bedroom extension, incorporating four conference rooms In our at fourth fl oor level and a roof garden, together with plant and back of house Next Issue areas. Runnymede Borough Council received objections to the plans from Martha Collison, Quarter Finalist of locations throughout the UK. members of the Wentworth Club, the Great British Bake Off, has been Andy Wilcock, Cucina Executive Chef Featuring the best of everything this Wentworth Estate residents and busy designing and baking cakes said, "It’s been a pleasure working residents in neighbouring villages. and goodies to help raise money for with Martha - she really stood out on Christmas from the top businesses Weeks later the Wentworth Club Children In Need. the Great British Bake Off with her in our local High Streets was sold to Beijing-based Reignwood The cakes have been rolled out by passion for food and her willingness to Investments for £135m. Cucina, the catering company that take risks and try new things. She is a “Wentworth is a key strategic operates the canteen at Charters School very inspirational young woman with a ADVERTISERS - Call Now acquisition for our rapidly growing luxury in Sunningdale, where Martha is a Year fantastic future ahead of her." to get your business featured lifestyle division,” said Dr Chanchai 13 student. Martha said: "It was great to bake Ruayrungruang, who founded the The catering company is donating with the chefs at Cucina and for such a 01276 858750 [email protected] Reignwood Group in 1984. 10p to Children In Need from every brilliant cause as Children in Need, I’ve He said the club's unique culture would cake sold throughout the 45 Cucina had a fantastic morning." INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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An exhibition will be taking place at Ascot Heath Junior school from Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 November to gain views on the expansion of Ascot Heath Infant and Junior schools, which will feed in to any planning application that comes forward An exhibition will be taking place at Ascot Heath Junior community, school community and the council’s school from Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 November to planning department, for some months. gain views on the expansion of Ascot Heath Infant A spokesman for the council said that while they and Junior schools, which will feed in to any planning are keen to ensure this expansion work takes place, application that comes forward. they have to be mindful of the site that the schools The council is encouraging residents, parents and occupy, which is within the greenbelt. Any planning members of the school community to get involved in application for the site would need to be considered these early discussions as they will help to shape the very carefully against local, national and regional way in which any expansion will move forward. planning policies, which is why it is important to A formal consultation will also be available as part of take the time to get any application right before it is the planning process once a plan is submitted, No date submitted for consideration, they explained. has been set. There is currently no timetable for the submission The expansion of Ascot Heath Infant and Junior of a planning application as outline plans need to also schools has been on Bracknell Forest Council’s agenda fi t with what is broadly acceptable to the local/ school for some time as the current schools are too small to community and this consultation work has not yet accommodate the growing demand for places. started. To gain additional places at the school, members of “We apologise for the lack of solid dates but hope you the council have been speaking with local landowners understand that this is not a simple process; once the and the two schools about what could be achieved planning application has been submitted, we will be and when. These discussions are still on-going and able to give you a better idea of the timescales for the are likely to continue, in consultation with the local building work,” the spokesman concluded.

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Drivers heading out via the Bracknell Leisure Centre roundabout junction on the A322 Bagshot Road have been warned that they may have to take detours in the run up to Christmas. Next year there will be even wider disruption on the busy stretch, which links the M3 and M4 motorways. Initially minor adjustments will be made to the roundabout layout and traffi c light controls will be installed on the Bagshot Road approaches to the Drivers heading out via the Bracknell Leisure Centre rounda- leisure centre roundabout. bout junction on the A322 Bagshot Road have been warned that they may have to take detours on the run up to Christmas. Next Work will begin next month and will take around year there will be even wider disruption on the busy stretch, six weeks to complete, depending on weather which links the M3 and M4 motorways. conditions. The work will be carried out from the future demands placed on it unless the junction 9.30am to 4.00pm. is improved." Next year motorists' headaches will worsen The work is being funded in the main through when the roundabout at the Coral Reef junction a £7m Government grant via the Thames Valley is replaced with four way traffi c signals. The work Local Enterprise Partnership. will continue for 18 months and is expected to be The council said the Coral Reef roundabout complete in Autumn 2016. scheme will complement the building of the Cllr Chris Turrell, executive member for planning Warfi eld link road and improvements to the and transport, said: "The existing roundabout at Martins Heron roundabout on London Road, due Coral Reef will not be capable of accommodating to be carried out from 2016 to 2019. Boys from Buckinghams need your support as they grow moustaches for Movember

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Public make their voices heard at meeting to discuss noise created by flight path trials

A public meeting in which Ascot residents were policy and political relations at , invited to meet representatives from Heathrow apologised to homeowners for the noise created by and National Air Traffi c Service turned out to be the fl ight path trials. nearly as noisy as the aeroplanes that people have He said that he had been taken aback by the been complaining about. strong opposition Heathrow had received from Around 600 residents were expected but in Ascot residents. the end some 1,000 packed the Pavilion at The Cllr David Hilton who was chairing the meeting Racecourse. expressed the view that the aircraft noise was They were there to discuss the recent fl ight "unacceptable". trials from Heathrow Airport that have resulted But Mark Swan, director of airspace policy at the in aircraft noise that has been adversely affecting CAA, said that in order to bring aircraft travel up to them. date the trials were incredibly important. Offi cials from Heathrow Airport were heckled The fl ight path trials are now due to end two www.anniec.co.uk during the meeting and Nigel Milton, director of months early on 12 November. 4 LIVING WITHIN November 2014 New Guy takes the helm at Ascot

Local law firm Taylor Fordyce has since its start in 2010 always aimed to provide a first class legal service to its range of clients from private individuals and small businesses to large enterprises, developers, government institutions, international corporations and investors.

Taylor Fordyce are now pleased to announce the appointment of Family Law and Mediator Martin Chambers at the Sunningdale office. Directors Peter Taylor and Rory Fordyce see the further development of the Family Law department as a natural addition to the firm’s existing company commercial, commercial property, litigation, employment, residential conveyancing and general private client work. Living locally, Martin has in excess of 30 years’ post qualification experience. Martin is a member of the Law • Commercial Society Family Law Panel and of Resolution, the organisation of family lawyers and other professionals who are committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes. Martin • Property trained with Resolution as a Family Mediator. • Conveyancing Martin’s legal specialisms include divorce, judicial separation, Ascot Racecourse has announced that Guy Henderson has been appointed as its new Chief Executive. nullity, civil partnership breakdown and dissolution; other relationship breakdown; financial, property and pension • Construction issues following relationship breakdown; Children Act Ascot Racecourse has announced that Guy Henderson commercial lawyer demonstrating skills ideally suited matters; Inheritance Act and Trusts of Land Act Claims • Planning has been appointed as its new Chief Executive effective to the multi-faceted role that Chief Executive of Ascot together with the drafting of pre/post nuptial, pre/post civil partnership, cohabitation and separation agreements. January 2015, succeeding Charles Barnett, who is now demands. • Corporate retiring. "He also has a longstanding interest in racing as a Prior to joining Taylor Fordyce Martin worked for a number Guy Henderson (56) was, for over 30 years (1980 racegoer, owner and most recently as a Board member of firms in Surrey, Hampshire, the City and the West End of • Civil & Commercial London, establishing family law departments at two London - 2012) an international business lawyer and equity and now as Chairman of Wincanton Racecourse. practices. Litigation partner with the global law fi rm Allen & Overy. "Guy has the skills and experience to build on the Martin describes himself as an extremely experienced and Leading its UK and Asian commercial confl ict legacy that Charles Barnett will leave. Under Charles's client focused family lawyer, committed to operating in an • Wills and Probate approachable and down to earth manner, always to the resolution divisions, he worked with corporations, leadership, Ascot has become Europe's undisputed highest standards of quality and professionalism. He utilises fi nancial institutions, regulators, government fl agship racecourse and Guy's brief is to build on up to date technology and methods in providing legal • Trusts services and fosters links with many other professionals to agencies and individuals around the globe. this success by further enhancing our sporting and ensure high quality and efficiency. • Matrimonial Currently Chairman of Wincanton Racecourse, commercial operations. Charles's expertise will be Martin is married with two teenage children. He is a member where he has been on the Board since 2010, Henderson available to Guy during the handover period." of the RG Blue Sox Softball Club. He also enjoys running. He • Family Law has been involved in racing as an owner for nearly 10 Guy Henderson said: "I am very excited to have the is a supporter of and volunteer collector for Help for Heroes and a member of the Help for Heroes Running Team. He will • Employment years with runners at 24 of Britain's racecourses. opportunity to serve such an iconic British racecourse be running the London 10k 2014 in order to raise funds for He is an overseas racing member of the Hong Kong and its stakeholders. Charles Barnett's tremendous Help for Heroes. He is also a supporter of Helen & Douglas House and of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. • International Jockey Club and between 2007 and 2013, was Chair of achievements as Chief Executive will be a diffi cult act The Horse Trust, the UK's leading funder of research to follow and I am very fortunate to have the benefi t www.taylorfordyce.co.uk • email: [email protected] and educational projects to benefi t equine welfare. of his experience when I begin in January. I am 61 Chobham Road, Sunningdale, Berkshire SL5 0DT Tel: 01344 637960 Johnny Weatherby, Chairman at Ascot, said: really looking forward to starting work with Ascot's 1 & 2, City Business Centre, Hyde Street, Winchester SO23 7TA Tel: 01962 841041 "The Board is delighted to be announcing Guy's outstanding team in the New Year and becoming fully 24 Upton Lovell, Warminster, Wilts BA12 0JW Tel: 01985 851206 appointment. He has had an outstanding career as a immersed in the sport and industry I love."

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Two Nissan LEAF cars and a Nissan e-NV200 van are to be used by neighbourhood policing Heatherwood Hospital has revealed that it has a potential patient attending one of the hospitals officers on duty in the borough. developed plans and procedures for dealing with for care we are following the National guidance The 100% electric cars will be decked out in Ebola. issued by the Department of Heath, Health and the force livery and will look similar to other Patients, visitors and staff have beeb reassured Safety Executive and Public Health England vehicles in the fleet. that Heatherwood has well developed plans and and working with the Clinical Commissioning They will be used by neighbourhood officers procedures in place for dealing with viruses Groups and NHS England to facilitate the and PCSOs going out and about around their such as Ebola. The hospital is following all implementation of this guidance. area on inquiries but will not be used to respond the national guidance issued by Public Health "We have clear pathways in place that have to emergencies or in pursuits. England. been tested and we continue to test to monitor Nissan has loaned the vehicles to the forces In a press statement, the hospital said: "We our preparedness in the very unlikely event that for a three-month trial. have robust processes in place for the screening, we have a positive case to manage. The vehicles will be evaluated by officers and Electric cars are to be used on the streets of Surrey and Sussex containment and control of infection and well "Alongside this, in order to ensure we provide staff to see how useful and effective they could for the fi rst time practiced infection prevention protocols as part of the best patient care and are supporting our staff, be in policing as well as how much cheaper they these days. Surrey and Sussex Police have our business continuity and emergency planning we are holding regular meetings to brief staff and could be to run than petrol or diesel-engined hundreds, so you can imagine what our fuel bill measures. additionally implementing a formal training and vehicles. Similar vehicles will be used by the looks like.” "To ensure we are fully prepared in the event of exercise programme to key staff groups." police in Sussex. He explained that moving with the times and Dennis Ord, the head of transport for Surrey starting to use new technologies like electric and Sussex Police, said: “We have been loaned cars will help save cash and reduce the police electric or hybrid vehicles in the past but this is force’s dependence on fossil fuels. the longest trial of them that we have ever been “All credit to the bright sparks in the police involved with. and at Nissan for making it happen,” he added. “It will allow us to find out just how useful The electric vehicles can be driven for more they could be.” than 100 miles between charges which means They are quieter than normal vehicles and are they could be useful on day-to-day policing described as more environmentally friendly. activities, such as being used by officers visiting “What we need to evaluate from a fleet victims or witnesses to take statements, as part perspective is how cost effective they are and of door-to-door inquiries or by crews on short by how much they would reduce our CO2 patrols. emissions, whilst maintaining our service to Nissan GB Fleet Public Sector Specialist the public,” Mr Ord continued. Ben Grocott said: “We're very keen to work “Over the coming years parts of our fleet will in partnership with police forces as they try to need to be replaced and it could be that vehicles find innovative ways to cut the running costs such as this could form an important part of and carbon emissions of their fleets. our day-to-day activities.” “Both of our vehicles offer significant whole- Kevin Hurley, Police and Crime Commissioner life savings and environmental benefits and we for Surrey said: “Every driver in this country believe they can fulfil a key role in 21st Century knows how expensive it is to keep a car going policing.”

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Broadband speeds of up to 80 Mbps have become Fibre broadband gives users the ability to run available to 174 "hard to reach" properties in multiple bandwidth-hungry applications at the the north Ascot area thanks to the multi-million same time such as sending and receiving large pound roll-out of a Superfast Berkshire project, amounts of data much more quickly and effi ciently, which is bringing fi bre broadband to places which accessing school homework networks, watching fall outside the private sector's commercial plans. catch up TV and learning at home via educational Local businesses, community and voluntary websites. groups, and individual households there can now Cllr Marc Brunel-Walker, executive member all take advantage of the benefi ts fast broadband for regeneration and economic development, can bring. said: "Bracknell Forest already has a signifi cant Superfast Berkshire is a partnership between proportion of its homes and businesses connected the six Berkshire unitary councils, the Local to high speed broadband, which is due to reach Enterprise Partnership, BT, and the government's around 96 per cent of all properties by the end of Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) scheme. 2015. This is much higher than the national and It is building on the commercial roll-out of fi bre regional average. broadband in the county by the private sector. "However, this project will help to ensure those people who aren't due to be included in the plans of The high-speed service will: commercial companies still are able to access good broadband speeds, which is important for everyday Provide a major boost for local fi rms, life as well as the borough's economic success." helping them to attract new business Bill Murphy, BT's managing director, next and offering them new ways of fl exible generation access, said: "It is great news that by working. working together effi ciently and effectively the partnership has been able to reach this important Benefi t local residents in terms of better stage. This investment in fi bre broadband will boost entertainment and on-line learning the local economy and help to create and protect opportunities. local jobs across the whole of Berkshire. It will be of enormous benefi t to local businesses which can use Provide local community groups with the faster speeds to improve their competitiveness an improved opportunity to promote, both within the UK and abroad." manage and engage with local people Communications Minister Ed Vaizey said: "This about their work. fantastic news marks the next stage of a remarkable transformation of broadband in Berkshire and we're on track to deliver access to superfast speeds to 91 per cent of homes and businesses by September 2015. We understand how important Call today on: access to superfast broadband is - the UK already does more business online than any other European Telephone: 01483 820226 Mobile: 07939 688597 country, and the widespread access to superfast email: alexander_roofi [email protected] broadband that this scheme will deliver will provide a tremendous boost to the Berkshire economy." November 2014 LIVING WITHIN 7 New operator to take over running BODYTALK of Royal Borough leisure centres Beautiful Lingerie, Nightwear & Swimwear

The Royal Borough Council is planning to award a "Bringing in a highly experienced and professional contract to Parkwood Leisure to operate its leisure management company to operate these facilities centres, which include Charters Leisure Centre in means our residents get best value for money without Christmas Sunningdale. selling off any of our assets. A decision was being made by cabinet as Living If awarded, the contract would commence in Within went to print. January 2015 for 10 years. There will be performance The council will remain the owners of the leisure thresholds throughout and an option to extend for a comes early! centres and we will continue to own the land and the further 10 years in 2025. buildings but the provider will be running the centres Existing services such as the SMILE programme on the Royal Borough's behalf. will continue. This is an exercise and activity club At BodyTalk in Chobham we The council expects to generate more revenue from for over-50s. The discount scheme associated with leisure services if the contract is awarded and the extra the Advantage card will also be continued as well stock a large selection of lingerie money will be ploughed into other council services. as the Advantage Plus card scheme, which offers a Cost of services including swimming and gym reduction in price for residents who are on particular and nightwear in lace, embroidery membership will have annual caps, said Cllr Eileen benefi ts. and luxurious silk. Quick, cabinet member for leisure and libraries. The fi ve leisure centres in the borough include the "This contract, if approved, will benefi t residents as Magnet Leisure Centre, Windsor Leisure Centre, Cox they will be provided with improved leisure facilities Green Leisure Centre, Charters Leisure Centre and as well as having the ability to book classes online and Furze Platt Leisure Centre which will open in May So visit BodyTalk today. have a far more sophisticated social media platform for 2015. All 270 existing staff will become Parkwood the services," she explained. employees.

Alan Carr MBE leaves ALF BodyTalk has cup sizes Alan Carr MBE has announced that he has However, it’s not just been about money but ranging from A-H left Ascot Lawyers Foundation, or ALF as it is providing support in many other ways, the and sizes otherwise known. undoubted highlight being little Zakk Burk 32-40. The former estate agent said he has had "an who due to our campaign, ‘Zakk’s First Step’ is amazing and very rewarding time at ALF over now walking in a frame and looking forward to the last two years” and would thank everyone a renewed life full of hope and independence he Chantelle • Empreinte • Féraud • Gottex • Hanro • Huit • Lise Charmel • Luna di Seta concerned for their invaluable support. so justly deserves." Marie Jo • Marjolaine • Maryan Mehlhorn • Prima Donna • Roidal • Wacoal "The Foundation has achieved many Alan said he is now in the process of setting Opening Hours: 70 High Street, Chobham, Surrey GU24 8LZ wonderful things and has helped to raise up his own charitable foundation so that he can Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 5.30pm (T) 01276 855509 circa £125,000 for our various beneficiaries. continue his work "more effectively".

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For more than 100 years Boshers have been helping customers to celebrate the festive season with jewellery for the whole family and ull of nothing makes them happier than helping to year we’re f make the big day that little bit extra special, TThishis year we’re full of making peoples’ wishes come true. Whether you are looking for in the finest deas diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, tanzanites, ggreatreat ggiftift iideas rubies, pearls or semi-precious stones, you will find something that is guaranteed to bring a smile to your loved one’s face. Owner Sandy Wackett said: “Christmas at Boshers is our favourite time of year. We look forward to Christmas all year round and we love the fun and excitement that Christmas brings.” As the finest retailer of the highest quality jewellery, Boshers has always offered “Christmas at Boshers is our exceptional selection and value, and they are experts at helping you to find the right gifts for favourite time of year.” your loved ones at prices that you can afford. They will work with you to find or produce an a silver lobster claw to a wooden gentleman’s exclusive piece that is uniquely yours. watch box. Boshers are regularly asked to find specific “Customers are always provided with the fine pieces of antique jewellery or objects from highest level of service and customer care – something we’ve been doing since our earliest days,” Sandy explained. “We provide this helpful and expert advice in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.” Most importantly, Sandy and her team will make sure that the Christmas gift you choose will be nothing short of perfection. VISITVISIT OUR WEBSITEWE Boshers Of Chobham, 68 High Street, www.cliffroesports.com Chobham GU24 8LZ. High Street Ascot SL5 7JF T: 01344 621639 Telephone 01276 857492 Daniels Dept. Store Windsor SL4 1DP T: 01753 842666 Email [email protected] At Christmas give your loved ones something special from Visit boshersofchobham.co.uk Boshers of Chobham’s selection of jewellery CASA NOVA Christmas at Casa Nova RESTAURANT Situated at a prime location in the heart of Virginia Water, Casa Nova has become a favourite with ItalianExcellent Cuisine discerning Italian foodies for many years. José and his team are passionate about great food and wine, served in a modern, warm and inviting Christmas Season environment. 2014 Casa Nova is a traditional Italian restaurant offering freshly prepared dishes with only the best seasonal ingredients.

The a la carte menu is extensive and there are For those who are passionate about fi sh, Casa also daily specials on offer, which give an ever- Nova serves the freshest dishes – hake, lobster, changing choice to Casa Nova’s loyal customers. monkfi sh, salmon, scampi and scallops to name but a few. Menus are seasonal, so you will always Starters could include the soup of the day; warm fi nd new dishes when you return. pear and Parma ham salad served with goats cheese dressing; egg Florentine; prawns, Marie Follow with dolci del giorno, the sweets of the day, Our special festive menus are now available. Casa Nova extends a warm welcome to any Rose sauce and mixed leaf salad; or melons and and your visit to Casa Nova should be fulfi lled. fruits served with strawberry dressing. discerning diner, be it business or pleasure. Bookings are now being taken for Pre Christmas Pre Christmas Menu Served Monday to Friday Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, the restaurant caters On Sundays, roast beef is always on the menu. lunch and dinner, which is available from Monday 2 Course Lunch £19.95 for all with its superb Italian cuisine. to Friday. 3 Course Lunch £23.95 3 Course Dinner £25.95 The ambience created together with the fine service and attention to As always a superb lunchtime menu is also detail, makes any occasion a time to remember. Christmas Day Lunch available for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. £86.50 To reserve your table or to request our special festive menus please stop by the restaurant or telephone 01344 843407. Spaces are limited and always sell quickly so book Boxing Day Lunch early to avoid disappointment. £40.50

Spaces are limited & Whether you’re looking for a light refreshing bite, always sell quickly so a cosy meal for two or a treat for family and friends, book early to avoid Casa Nova never disappoints. Buon appetito! disappointment. Casa Nova Restaurant, 10 Station Approach, 10 Station Approach, Virginia Water, GU25 4DW Virginia Water, Surrey GU25 4DW. Telephone For reservations please telephone 01344 843407 01344 843407. November 2014 LIVING WITHIN 11 Fabulous Wentworth Christmas Fayre

The fabulous Wentworth Christmas Fayre will hand-decorated fresh pine door wreaths, stunning be held on Monday 24 November this year from silk fl owers, cashmere and lingerie will all be there 10.00am to 4.00pm and everyone is welcome. for your delight - lots and lots of gift ideas for The annual raffl e will raise funds for the Woking Christmas! and Sam Beare Hospices. This will be the 7th This Fayre will take place in the famous ballroom Christmas Fayre at this stunning location. at Wentworth Golf Club and if you have never Go along and have a fabulous day’s shopping visited this fabulous Club, this is the time to do so! Perfect with an abundance of hand-picked stalls selling There is free parking and it costs £5 to go in with goods not normally found on the high street. children free of charge. Pairs Choose from fashion, gorgeous scarves and The restaurant is superb with coffee, lunch handbags, jewellery, home accessories, delicious and cream teas available too. A great day out is smoked foods, Christmas puds, the famous truckle guaranteed. cheeses and everything for decorating your home All enquiries to [email protected] or call at Christmas. Childrens clothes, toys and books, 07710365043 for further information. Matha opens Cards For Good Causes Sunninghill shop in time for Christmas

Martha Collinson - the youngest competitor on The Great British Bake Off - has opened Cards for Good Causes Sunninghill shop. Customers can fi nd a wonderful supply of charity cards and essential Christmas things. Cards for Good Causes manages a national network of around 300 charity Christmas card shops, throughout the country, from Truro to Pitlochry. It sells cards on behalf of more than 300 national Our selection of scintillating pear shaped gems creates a and local charities. In most shops at least 25 unique collection of jewellery available in a spectrum of colour. charities are represented. Most Cards for Good Causes shops are staffed by volunteers from the participating charities. Cards for Good Causes Sunninghill shop is open 68 HIGH STREET | CHOBHAM | SURREY GU24 8LZ 10.00am to 4.000pm Mondays to Saturdays from 01276 857492 23 October to 17 December at Cordes Hall in the www.boshersofchobham.co.uk [email protected] High Street. 12 LIVING WITHIN November 2014 If a contract is conditional the date of disposal is the time upon which the condition is satisfi ed. For Taxing example, if you entered in to a contract for sale which was conditional on the purchaser obtaining planning Times permission for, say, an extension then the disposal for tax purposes would be when planning permission is Linda Regel’s granted i.e. the condition has been satisfi ed. Turning back to your situation if you had such a condition GreenFingers and planning permission was received on 15 April 2014 then the sale would fall in 2014/15 tax year. The Evergreen Shrubs capital gains tax liability would then not be due for payment until 31 January 2016. Clearly this is just a timing issue but it is important to get it right otherwise you could face penalties and interest if it is picked up by HM Revenue & Customs. All individuals have an annual tax free capital gains tax allowance which is £11,000 for 2014/15. If you have other gains in a tax year then there is a tax with Graham Jennings planning point here to ensure you get the disposal of the property in the right tax year. So, for example, Q: My wife and I have sold a property that we have if you had sold some stocks and shares in 2013/14 been letting out for many years. We made a good which already used your tax free gains allowance gain on the property which we will use as part of our it would have been in your interest to defer an retirement. We fully expected to pay some capital unconditional exchange of contracts on the property gains tax on the sale but my query relates to when until after 5 April 2014. This moves the gain on the the tax is due. We exchanged contracts on the property in to the next tax year which gives you property on 10 March 2014 but did not complete another annual capital gains tax free allowance. on the transaction until 2 May 2014. I have been advised that the gain arises in the 2013/14 tax year Any reader interested in discussing this topic further when we exchanged rather than 2014/15 when we can telephone Graham Jennings on 01344 875000. completed on the sale is that correct? Send your taxation and accounting queries to Graham Jennings, Kirk Rice LLP, The Courtyard, A: This is a good question and often a misunderstood High Street, Ascot SL5 7HP situation when disposing of assets. As is often the case with tax the answer is “it depends”. In this Email [email protected]. instance it depends on whether the contract of sale was conditional or unconditional. Please note: answers are given Where the contract for sale is unconditional then for general guidance only and the date of disposal will be the date you exchange specifi c advice should be taken contracts. So in your case this would be 10 March before acting on any of the 2014. As you say that would be a disposal in the suggestions made. 2013/14 tax year and the capital gains tax will be due for payment on 31 January 2015.

Now that the leaves are falling, the bare bones On the purple theme, and in the same border, Crown Prince of Dubai challenges of my garden are being revealed. Hidden is a Phormium ‘Bronze Baby’, with long, spiky throughout the season beneath fl owers and looking strap like leaves. froth, the Autumn brings the quiet, evergreen Runnymede on new village shrubs in the borders to the fore again. I have a This is one of the smaller phormiums, and range of different shrubs, which give structure won’t take over the garden, growing to an to the garden throughout the winter months, ultimate size of 80cm. Again, no pruning A fi rm of solicitors acting on behalf of a company the summary grounds of defence. add colour with their foliage and are very low required. owned by the ruler of Dubai, is challenging the Mario Leo, Corporate of Head of Law and maintenance. lawfulness of the grant of Planning Permission Governance, advises: "This Judicial Review Dotted here and there, wherever I needed a few for what could become a new village at Longcross. has been brought on a number of technical I have had a Choisya ‘Aztec Pearl’ growing at plants to fi ll up a space and cover the ground, Runnymede Borough Council has been served legal grounds relating the process the Council the base of a sunny wall for nearly 10 years I have groups of the variegated Euonymous. papers by Allen & Overy solicitors acting for followed in making its decision to grant Planning now. It has fi ner, more delicate foliage than The green and white ‘Emerald Gaiety’ and Smech Properties Limited, which owns the Permission. It is the view of the Council that it has the more common Choisya ternata. In Spring the green and gold ‘Emerald ‘n’ Gold’ may be Longcross Estate. fully complied with its legal obligations and it will it is smothered with heavily scented white, commonplace, but they provide year round Crest Nicholson was granted permission to defend this claim vigorously." starry fl owers. After fl owering, I give it a colour andjust need a quick chop if they start build 108 homes along with shops, restaurants The DERA site was historically used to test a quick clip over with the shears, and that’s the to spread too much. They do equally well in sun and other facilities as part of the fi rst phase of the range of military vehicles ascertaining a range maintenance taken care of for another year. or shade. These reasons make them a winner redevelopment on the former Defence Evaluation of requirements from their ability to move over in my book! and Research Agency site - or DERA as it is more rough terrain through to their tipping point. The In dry, shady places I have planted groups of popularly known. site was sold to Crest Nicholson and CGNU for Christmas box, Sarcococca confusa. Shiny, I’ve just bought a couple of new Skimmia Smech Properties is owned by Sheikh redevelopment in November 2003. spear shaped leaves and a slow rate of growth rubella, to plant in pots near the house, with Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum. Sheikh Sheikh Mohammad's vast UK property empire mean all I have to do is enjoy the perfume from some winter bedding. They don’t really thrive Mohammed is also vice president and prime includes numerous homes in and around the small white fl owers in the winter. This is in the garden, needing more moisture than minister of the United Arab Emirates. London, including Longcross - thought to be a good plant to try where other plants have my sandy soil can provide. However, I love the Crest Nicholson and CGNU who own the site worth around £75 million – as well as his own failed, as it is tough and reliable. colour of the tight red fl owerbuds during the have been named as interested parties and can palace, thousands of acres of land, and stables winter, and the scent when they open in the participate in these proceedings if they wish to. near Newmarket. Another scented delight is the Daphne odora spring. The Council has instructed a QC to act on its He purchased the Longcross Estate some 20 ‘Aureomarginata’, planted near the kitchen behalf in this matter. They are currently drafting years ago. door. Also slow growing, the leaves are edged Autumn is a one of the best times for planting in gold and deliciously scented pink and white so celebrate the changing of the seasons with fl owers appear in the early spring. No pruning some colourful evergreen shrubs. required, but Daphne plants are not cheap, so put one on your Christmas list.

Pittosporum ‘Tom Thumb’ is looking gorgeous - Linda Regel at the moment, with shiny dark purple leaves complementing a group of late fl owering bright pink asters. It has a neat round shape and grows to 1m by 60cm. In the spring, the new growth is lime green, which makes a startling contrast to the purple older leaves. Position in Proposed new homes at Longcross full sun in a sheltered position. November 2014 LIVING WITHIN 13

Wentworth Estate £3,200,000

An elegant and beautifully presented family home with a fabulous newly refi tted kitchen located in a sought after cul-de-sac on the exclusive Wentworth Estate. EPC C69

5 4 5 3 0.54 beds baths receptions garage acre Wentworth Estate £2,650,000

A classical Wentworth family home built by WG Tarrant in 1936 situated in outstanding gardens of approximately one acre with a delightful outdoor swimming pool and a large garage with a one bedroom apartment over. EPC G6

4 2 4 beds baths receptions

2 1 annexe garage acre approx Sunningdale £1,500,000

Located in one of Sunningdale’s more desirable roads no through road adjacent to Sunningdale Golf Course and within easy walking distance of the village and mainline railway station. This immaculately presented four bedroom, three bathroom detached colonial style house is set in the middle of it’s plot and surrounded by beautifully maintained private gardens. EPC E45

4 3 3 2 0.5 beds baths receptions garage acres approx

The Estate Offi ce - Wentworth - Virginia Water - Surrey - GU25 4DL. UK T: +44(0)1344 843000 - W: bartonwyatt.co.uk 14 LIVING WITHIN November 2014 Residential Sales & Lettings 7 High Street, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7JF t: 01344 876666 e: [email protected] [email protected] ESTATE AGENTS w: www.carr.co.uk

ASCOT PRICE GUIDE £365,000 THE WARREN £425,000 ASCOT PRICE GUIDE £475,000 An extended three bedroom semi detached property with large A modern and newly decorated four bedroom detached home A deceptive four bedroom chalet bungalow offering large living room, lovely gardens and garage with driveway parking. Set in a within walking distance of mainline station and Tesco. living accommodation. Re-fi tted kitchen, garden room and several cul de sac location close to park and tennis courts at the end. Band D. Two reception rooms, single garage and enclosed rear garden. out buildings and high roofed detached garage. Band D. Tel 01344 876666 TEL 01344 876666 Tel 01344 876666

WINKFIELD ROW PRICE GUIDE £550,000 ASCOT £1,150,000 Superbly kept with four fantastically proportioned bedrooms and three A fi ve double bedroom home with large sitting room, dining room and study. reception rooms this detached home is located on an end plot within this Two large modern bathrooms set in an exclusive road with huge scope to sought after road close to St Marys Primary School. extend and improve if required. Band C. Tel 01344 876666 Tel 01344 876666

SALE AGREED

ASCOT £625,000 ASCOT £895,000 ROW £650,000 Attractive 4 bedroom double fronted character cottage with extended SALE AGREED – A 4 bedroom detached chalet house with beautifully large and modernised accommodation sitting room with wood burner, modernised accommodation & lovely secluded rear gardens with galleried landing and 2 en-suites Close to Ascot Heath School. Band C. SIMILAR URGENTLY REQUIRED brick built workshop. Situated at the end of a private lane. Band D. Tel 01344 876666 FOR WAITING BUYERS. Tel 01344 8786666

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Abbots Drive, Wentworth

A magnifi cent brand new family home built by Octagon Developments off ering substantial accommodation of approximately 8,215 sq ft, situated on the prestigious Wentworth Estate. The accommodation on the ground fl oor comprises a spacious reception hall, drawing room, dining room, study, large kitchen/breakfast area linked to an adjoin- ing family room with feature fi replace, cinema room and utility. To the fi rst fl oor there is an extensive master bedroom suite with stunning marbled bathroom, dress- ing room and balcony, as well as 3 further bedroom suites and staff accommodation. There is a further bed- room, bathroom and games room to the second fl oor. Outside there is a triple garage with ample parking and a fully landscaped south facing rear garden with a full width sun terrace. In all about 0.7 acres. EPC rating B.

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Philpot Lane, Chobham

An enchanting restored mill house providing excellent family accommodation situated on the outskirts of Chobham villlage. The kitchen/breakfast/family room is an outstanding feature of the home which fl ows into the family and dining area which has bi-folding doors leading to the terrace and garden. There is under fl oor heating throughout the ground fl oor, and a sonar sounds system inside and outside. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. The guest bedroom has an original, vaulted ceiling with staircase rising to a sitting area and an en suite shower room below. There are three further bedrooms. The property enjoys landscaped grounds set on the banks of the River Bourne. 5 bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms, 3 reception rooms, open plan kitchen/sitting/dining area, utility room, garaging and offi ce. In all about 3.5 acres. EPC rating C.

Guide price: £2,795,000

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South Ascot £1,850,000 Virginia Water £1,495,000 A rarely available Huf Haus enjoying Southerly facing landscaped gardens on A very spacious and superbly presented home enjoying an elevated position, a lovely plot in excess of half an acre, situated on an exclusive private road. in a mature private road adjoining Wentworth Golf Course. Drawing Room open to Dining Room and Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Study, Cloakroom, Utility/ Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Family Room, Plant Room, Ground Floor Fifth Bedroom Suite, Master Bedroom & Guest Bedroom Suite, Two Utility Room, Cloakroom, Master & Guest Bedroom Suites, Three further Double Bedrooms, Further Double Bedrooms, Bathroom, Detached Double Garage. EPC– C75. Bathroom, Double Garage, Southerly Facing Rear Gardens. EPC– D59.

Virginia Water £749,950 Virginia Water £650,000 A brand new Edwardian style detached property combining a tasteful blend of A cottage style detached home enjoying lovely Easterly facing landscaped character and modern features, close to the village centre. gardens & a superb outlook, adjoining playing fields to the rear. Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Kitchen open to Dining/Living Room, Utility Room, Cloakroom, Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Conservatory, Kitchen, Breakfast Master Bedroom Suite, Three further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Driveway, Rear Garden Room/Utility Room, Three Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Ample Parking and Attached Single overlooking green belt fields to the rear. EPC– B81. Garage, Large Rear Garden. EPC– C79.

Sunninghill £485,000 Sunningdale £340,000 An excellently presented cottage offering lovely open plan living space plus a A lovely first floor apartment enjoying excellent views & stunning communal private, sunny courtyard garden, close to the heart of the village. grounds surrounded by Sunningdale Golf Course. Sitting Room, Dining Room, Cloakroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor Third Bedroom/Study, Two Private Ground Floor Entrance, First Floor Reception Hall, Double Aspect Living/Dining First Floor Bedrooms, Bathroom, Driveway Parking for up to two vehicles, Large Paved Room, Kitchen, Bedroom, Bathroom, Ample Parking plus Single Garage, Superb Grounds Courtyard Garden. EPC– E51. of 5 Acres approx. EPC– E50. 01344 845050 6 Station Approach, Virginia Water Surrey GU25 4DL buckinghams.com November 2014 LIVING WITHIN 17

Wentworth Estate £3,950,000 A uniquely designed brand new residence enjoying exceptional open plan living accommodation & stunning views over the 16th fairway and green of the Championship Golf Course. Cloakroom, Stunning Kitchen/Breakfast Family Room, Dining Room, Drawing Room, Study, Utility Room, Four Full Bedroom Suites, Fifth Bedroom/Leisure Room with Steam Room, Sauna & Shower, Double Garage. EPC awaited.

Wentworth Estate £3,350,000 A beautifully presented Tudor style home enjoying private, landscaped South facing grounds approaching two thirds of an acre, close to the village centre. Study, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Games/Family Room, Two Cloakrooms, Utility Room, Exceptional Master Bedroom Suit, Four Further Full Bedroom Suites, Double Garage with Workshop Area. EPC– D66.

Englefield Green £2,500,000 A truly stunning townhouse providing the best of contemporary living on an exclusive gated community enjoying approximately ten acres of grounds adjacent to . Cloakroom, Living Room open to Dining/Breakfast Room and Kitchen, Morning Room, Utility Room with lift, Master Bedroom with Dressing Room and Bath, Spa & Shower Room, Two Further Bedroom Suites, Double Garage. EPC– C71. 01344 845050 6 Station Approach, Virginia Water Surrey GU25 4DL buckinghams.com 18 LIVING WITHIN November 2014

ESHER Situated in one of the most popular roads in Esher is this beautiful period property with planning permission which allows the enlargement of the kitchen and a loft extension providing an extra bedroom, bathroom and storage, creating a truly special family home. Energy rating D. 3 BEDROOMS, 2 RECEPTION ROOMS, BATHROOM, KITCHEN, UTILITY, WET ROOM, GARDEN.

Guide Price: £995,000

CLAYGATE Old Point is an attractive and substantial detached family home enviably located in the heart of the Ruxley Heights estate. Ruxley Heights is perfectly located in the charming Surrey village of Claygate with its fine variety of local shops and main line station offering fast and frequent links to London Waterloo. Energy rating D. MASTER BEDROOM WITH DRESSING ROOM AND EN SUITE, 4 FURTHER BEDROOMS, BATHROOM, 2 RECEPTION ROOMS, KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, 2 UTILITY ROOMS, STUDY, CONSERVATORY, GARAGE, GARDEN.

Guide Price: £1,495,000

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CALL EMAIL VISIT Land & New Homes 01344 623662 [email protected] www.bewley.co.uk 20 LIVING WITHIN November 2014 New age living on the Wentworth Estate Tarrant home with tremendous private grounds approaching 2 acres

This latest Octagon home ticks all the boxes for laid On the fi rst fl oor, amongst four main double back family living in high quality surroundings. bedrooms, all en-suite, which lead off the glass Situated in exclusive Abbots Drive on the panelled landing, is a stunning spacious Master Wentworth Estate, the elegant classically Suite. This has a marble bathroom with free standing designed detached brick built property sits in a centre stage bath and one entire wall glass screened 0.7 acre plot, and offers a substantial 7,500 sq ft of for a multiple option of showerheads and settings , a living space. There are fi ve spacious ground fl oor dedicated dressing area lined with built in wardrobes, reception rooms, one of which has been cabled for and French doors opening onto the secluded rear home cinema, and another prepared with hi speed balcony. Meanwhile the second fl oor has potential comms for a home study. The large eat in kitchen as the ultimate teenage hideaway, with an airy light- has custom made units by Extreme Designs fi tted fi lled 5th bedroom, separate shower room, and super with an extensive range of Miele appliances, large games room, fi tted with a compact kitchen, with adjoining family room, and upstairs, no making pizzas to go a home grown affair. less than 6 bedroom suites. One of the suites is The gardens surrounding the house have been Situated in a tranquil location on the main island of the Wentworth Estate sits an imposing Tarrant home studio style, with its own sitting area, and totally lavishly landscaped, with a front driveway that providing superb family accommodation and enjoying wonderful private grounds approaching two self- contained, having its own access staircase, sweeps from the video controlled entry gates to the acres in an excellent location. making ideal staff accommodation. main entrance, opening out into a large forecourt, Culpeper was originally built in 1938 and in recent years has been the subject of sympathetic extension Style highlights on the ground fl oor include the making it perfect for visitors’ parking. Owners’ cars and refurbishment to an excellent standard, the end product being a truly impressive character home. triple height atrium style entrance hall with three can be tucked away in the triple integral garage. The beautiful grounds, which are South Facing to the rear, amount to just under two acres. storey high window and scene stealing glass and marble main staircase leading to the fi rst and Priced at £5.5 million Priced at £6.5 million second fl oors, a contemporary bespoke built wine store and twin glass fronted chillers, which can be Long Furrow is ready for viewing through Contact Buckinghams for Culpeper viewings. openly viewed through a fl oor to ceiling glass wall Knight Frank telephone 01344 840 020 Telephone 01344 845050 from the adjoining dining room. www.octagon.co.uk www.buckinghams.com Foreign Secretary warned that extra money needed for local school places as more Londoners move to Surrey Runnymede and MP Philip Hammond “There are increasing has been told that Surrey County Coucil has a £215 million funding gap for the 13,000 places required numbers of new London in the next fi ve years. And experts are warning that this could be "just vendors coming onto the the tip of the iceberg" as Londoners escaping to the country swell the commuter county's population. market who have decided to During a trip to County Hall in Kingston, the Foreign Secretary was also given a progress report capitalise on the value gap on a new secondary school for 900-plus pupils at the Runnymede Centre in . It's all part of the between London and the biggest expansion project in Surrey's history. Linda Kemeny, Surrey County Council Cabinet country, including Surrey.” Marc Goldberg Member for Schools and Learning, said: "We pulled Hamptons International out all the stops to build more than 4,100 places in time for the return from this year's summer break and there's not going to be a let-up in demand any capital's house price boom. time soon. In Surrey alone, nearly 30,000 new homes are "But it is getting increasingly tough for us to keep planned in the next decade, building on current pace with this unprecedented demand at a time schemes by Crest Nicholson, Taylor Wimpey and when our budgets are also under huge pressure Barratt Homes in Woking, Hurst Green and Horley from spiralling demand for adult social care. respectively. "Given the fact that Surrey's residents pay £6 Depending on the type of development, that billion annually to the national Exchequer and growth could generate up to 12,000 new school get back less than £1bn from the government for places costing around £250 million. services, it would be unfair to ask them to foot the The county council already faces a funding gap of bill any further." more than £200m for the 13,000 new places needed Experts have warned that the 13,000 school over the next fi ve years. places Surrey already needs could be "just the tip of Marc Goldberg, Head of Sales at Hamptons the iceberg" as Londoners escaping to the country International, said: "The outward migration trend swell the commuter county's population. seems set to continue in the months to come. There Londoners leaving the capital have spent more are increasing numbers of new London vendors than £17 billion on new homes in the past year and coming onto the market with us who have decided bought one in 10 of all South East properties in the to capitalise on the value gap between London and MP Philip Hammond and Linda Kemeny discussed Surrey school places. fi rst four months of 2014 as they cashed in on the the country, including Surrey." November 2014 LIVING WITHIN 21

I am probably amongst the fi rst to complain when the Christmas themed aisle in the supermarket supersedes the one that recently contained picnic goods, when twinkle lights are up in the town centre just as the clocks have Chocolate and Ginger Mascarpone Cheesecake turned back, or festive baubles are for sale in the garden centre when I have not yet given up hopes of an Indian summer. And yet, here we are, not quite Halloween as I write and November as this goes to press and I am about to counsel the need to think about Christmas. In my defence, preserving some of the autumn’s ground spices (cinnamon, mace, nutmeg, cloves) bounty against a season of relative scarcity is an art - you can give your imagination a longish leash. almost as old as time, and long before Christmas Making mincemeat involves little more than became a focal point for this part of the world assembling and mixing ingredients but the result there were other Yuletide festivals celebrated with will taste infi nitely superior to anything you can a bit of food and drink put by for the occasion buy on most supermarket shelves and is well worth as Mankind managed to fi nd something worth the small amount of effort involved. looking forward to (not to mention an excuse for Whether you are making puddings, cakes or at least one day of overindulgence) during the long mincemeat, do remember that they all involve hard winter months. long lists of ingredients and there is always a real So whether you are anticipating the shortest and present danger of missing something out. My day and the subsequent resurgence of the sun, the advice? - before you do anything else, write out a birth of Jesus or any other Winterval observance I checklist of everything to be included in the order will make no further excuses for thinking ahead. If in which it is used in the recipe, then check off each you look forward to the prospect of plum pudding, item as you go along and you can be sure you won’t fruitcake or a mince pie or two and are not amongst overlook anything. those attempting to track down a rare Heston pud with concealed central orange, or who are not fond MINCEMEAT of over-sweetened under-fruited mincemeat, or do not crave heavily sugar-pasted cakes, you need to Ingredients: start getting out your mixing bowls about now. 250g each prepared: suet; raisins; sultanas; For me, the baking aisle is currently at its most currants, and cooking apples, This is an adaptation of an old Delia ‘you know (do watch that this does not burn). appealing. The packets of dried fruit have recently 2 teaspoons ground mixed spice, who’ favourite. I hope you like it. expanded in size and extended in range, the boxes 125g chopped, mixed, candied peel, Remove and whilst cooling prepare the fi lling. of shredded suet are generously piled, and candied 185g soft brown sugar, YOU WILL NEED At this stage you need to reduce the oven fruit and peel are easily available. Why the hurry 30g fl aked, nibbed or chopped almonds, temperature to 150c. to get started? Well mincemeat requires at least a 1 lemon, For the Base fortnight to mature before using (and will benefi t 80ml brandy 55g sweet oat biscuits crushed Melt the chocolate in a bowl over simmering hot from more), puddings about a month after fi rst water. cooking and fruitcakes will take as long as you can Method: 55g ginger biscuits crushed give them between baking and Christmas, with or 1. coarsley chop the suet, raisins and sultanas (with Whisk together the mascarpone and fromage without additional feeds of alcohol, to taste their a cook’s knife or, carefully, in a food processor on 25g butter melted frais until smooth, and then whisk in the eggs best. The traditional marker for the pudding is the pulse setting). Put into a large bowl and stir in and sugar. ‘Stir-up Sunday’, the last Sunday before Advent the currants. 5og chopped toasted hazelnuts and this year falling on 23 November, legend Now add the melted chocolate and fold in. fi nally having it that when the words “Stir-up, we beseech 2. peel, core and grate the apples and stir in with mix in the raisins. thee” are heard in the collect on that day they will the dried fruit and suet. The fi lling serve as reminder to the baking faithful of their 1x 250g tub mascarpone Pour the mixture into the cake tin over the seasonal duty. 3. add in the spices and the mixed candied peel, the biscuit crust and place in the centre of the oven If anyone cares to join me in this annual ritual but soft brown sugar and the almonds and stir together. 1x 200g tub fromage frais for about 1 hour. is lacking a recipe here is one for mincemeat to get you started - the easiest of the three to make. The 4. grate the zest of the lemon into the bowl and then 100g good dark chocolate (75% cocoa solids) Then turn the oven off but leave the cheesecake core ingredients and their proportions in relation add the squeezed juice and the brandy. in the oven until it is cold( this should prevent to each other should always remain in the same 2 large eggs the cake cracking) ballpark but feel free to tinker - replace the almonds 5. stir all together thoroughly. Leave, covered, in with other chopped nuts (pistachios, walnuts etc), a cool place for an hour or so, stir again and then 40g caster sugar For the chocolate curls use different types of alcohol (sherry, rum, whisky use to fi ll sterilised jam jars. Cover with a secure Melt the chocolate as before and pour onto a even), substitute contrasting preserved or candied lid and leave to mature in a cool dry place or in the 50g raisins large fl at surface to about 5mm thick. fruit (dates, dried fi gs, prunes, cherries) for some fridge for at least two weeks before using. proportion of the fruit or peel, or mix up your own 1 small pot creme fraiche Put the plate in the fridge for about 45 mins to set. I will leave the fi nal word to Elizabeth David and 3 balls of stem ginger in syrup chopped. lay any absolute purist’s minds at rest on the When you remove from the fridge use a sharp subject of suet out of a box: knife and carefully, pull it across the chocolate For the chocolate curls to decorate towards you to form curls or at least reasonable “The friend … was very insistent that bought 100g dark chocolate(75% cocoa solids) shavings. shredded suet should not be used. It would prevent the mincemeat from keeping, so she told me. I am You will also need an 18cm (7inch ) springform To serve the cheesecake remove from the tin. afraid that I disobeyed her instructions and used cake tin, sides lined with parchment paper bought packet suet. (Shredding Mix the stem ginger with the pot of crème suet is a terrible task. I cannot Preheat oven to 180 c fraiche and pile it on to the cake, sprinkle with make myself spend so much time the chocolate curls, and indulge!! and effort on it.) The fi rst batch For the base simply combine the crushed biscuits … kept for fi ve years.” with the hazlenuts and mix with the melted butter. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Erica x When she’s not writing, Elizabeth runs www.acooksblog.com Pack the mixture into the prepared cake tin and her own catering company based in Surrey. bake in the oven for about 15 mins to form a crust 22 LIVING WITHIN November 2014

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