WITH Properties from the area’s IN top independent agents LIVING A Bigger, Better, Brighter Read PROPERTY FROM PAGE 15 Vol. 12 Issue 3 MAY 2014 www.livingwithin.com Dubai Duty Free Local Surrey charities rush to The Savill and Valley Gardens become official break ties with Max Clifford win Alan Hardy Challenge sponsors at Max Clifford has been dropped as a patron for several of the Surrey charities Salver in RHS National Early Ascot that he was associated with. Clifford was a recognisable face at Dubai Duty Free has become the Official public and charity events for Shooting Rhododendron Show Sponsor at Ascot for the first time with Star CHASE, White Lodge Centre and annual benefits headlined by continued Woking & Sam Beare Hospices. He title sponsorship of the Dubai Duty Free also gave his time to other good causes The Royal Landscape, Windsor Great Shergar Cup for a further three years. and fundraising events around Surrey. Park, is delighted to have won the The world’s biggest duty free operator After becoming the first person Alan Hardy Challenge Salver which is also confirmed as having exclusive to be convicted under the high Max Clifford opening the Woking & Sam Beare is the main prize in the RHS Early Hospices shop in Walton-on-Thames naming rights to all six races on the profile Operation Yewtree sex crime Rhododendron Competition held at Shergar Cup card. investigation, it appears that the Nigel Harding, chief executive of RHS Wisley. Rhododendrons from Dubai Duty Free have been involved 71-year-old from Onslow Road in Woking and Sam Beare Hospices, said The Valley and Savill Gardens were cherries and spring heathers in the with Ascot since the move of the team Burwood Park, Hersham will no longer the charity would be in touch with Mr entered in 27 classes and received most Heather Garden. The whole area of jockeys’ competition from Goodwood be helping any of the charities he Clifford to tell him that his services for points across the entire competition. The Valley Gardens has a verdant in 2000, first as Rest of the World team represented. the charity are no longer required. Mark Flanagan, Keeper of The appearance with the new leaves on the sponsors and, from 2006, as event Shooting Star Chase issued a Clifford was born into a poor family in Gardens, Windsor Great Park, said: outstanding range of trees and shrubs. sponsors. statement it which it said: “In light Kingston upon Thames in 1943. "This award showcases the breadth The famous Punch Bowl will be ablaze In line with this new agreement, all six of Mr Clifford being found guilty of At press time, the website www. and quality of the Windsor collection. with Japanese Kurume Azaleas from races on the card will be raised in value indecent assault, Shooting Star Chase maxclifford.com had been taken It includes a combination of species now. by £10,000 to £40,000 each. can confirm that Mr Clifford is no offline. Meanwhile, the police have and hybrids many well-known and Visitor facilities have also been Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice longer a patron of the charity.” been keeping watch in Burwood Park. historic but also recently introduced improved in the area. For those wishing Chairman of Dubai Duty Free, said: plants, some flowering for the first to enjoy a stroll from Virginia Water to "We have been associated with the time with us such as Rhododendron The Valley Gardens, the new Virginia Shergar Cup from the outset and have ochraceum." Water Pavilion provides excellent seen it develop into a unique and hugely THE WEEKEND GUIDE The Royal Landscape holds the catering facilities. There is also a popular event in the British racing and National Collection of Rhododendron new car park at The Valley Gardens, social calendar. species and visitors to The Valley together with seasonal catering. "We have pledged our continued and Savill Gardens can enjoy these Highlights to enjoy in The Savill support until at least 2016 and, for the FREE SUBSCRIPTION spectacular displays which are at their Garden include Spring Wood, first time this year, will add sponsorship best now. Many of the rhododendrons where the mature trees spread their of every race on the day to our established Discover what’s happening where you live were selected from the extensive leaves over a stunning spectacle of status as title sponsor of this event and with our popular weekly e-zine collection in The Valley Gardens, rhododendrons, azaleas, the later Official Sponsor at one of the world’s highlighting a number of plants raised magnolias and other flowering leading sporting venues. Send an email with ‘Ascot’, ‘Virginia Water’ or from original introductions from woodland plants. In the Bog Garden "We are delighted to have been able to ‘Windlesham’ in the subject header to... China and the Himalayas. the first of the candelabra primulas work with Ascot to achieve an increase The public can also enjoy The Valley will come into flower closely followed of more than 30% in the prize money for [email protected] Gardens' wide range of other spring by Siberian irises and other moisture- every race.” flowers including magnolias, Japanese loving plants. INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses after a serious A tree surgeon has been crushed by a tree in collision involving three vehicles occurred in the Ascot Windsor Road, Ascot. According to reports, he car park at St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey just before was about 7 meters up a neighbouring tree when 10.00am on Monday 14 April. For those who are A silver BMW Estate collided with two other Ascot bound this the accident happened. A large bough weighing several tonnes dropped on him and pinned him to stationery vehicles, a silver Nissan Almera and a blue summer, LIVING the ground. Emergency servives had to cut part of Vauxhall Zafira as the driver was trying to enter the car WITHIN brings you the it away. Air ambulance took him to Oxford's John park near the entrance to the Out Patients Department. It is believed the BMW lurched forward through the lowdown on how to Radcliffe Hospital. Reports suggest he sustained spine, pelvic, and arm injuries. entry barrier before landing on its roof and trapping prepare for the greatest two people between the BMW and the two parked event in the cars as it did so. Emergency services attended the scene and the world. Car up in flames driver of the BMW, an 89-year-old man was taken into St Peter's Hospital with minor injuries. Our in Sunningdale The owners of a silver Nissan both sustained serious injuries although not considered to be life threatening essential A fire fighting crew from Bracknell station was sent and were taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting. The guide Advertising to Sunningdale at around 9.20am on Thursday 78-year-old man was taken by air ambulance and the contains 10 April to tackle a car fire outside Holy Trinity 77-year-old woman was taken by road. a wealth of School in Station Road. The driver of a Volswagen Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed [email protected] Polo noticed that his car was alight and parked the collision or have any information relating to the advice and outside the school. A firefighter wearing breathing incident to come forward. Call the Surrey Police information on apparatus put out the blaze. The incident was Collision Investigation Unit on 101 quoting reference what to wear, Enquiries under control by 9.50am. P14108444. where to eat and how to prepare for Royal Ascot. LIVING WITHIN 01276 858750 ROYAL ASCOT • SPECIAL REPORT • JUNE 2014 [email protected] May 2014 LIVING WITHIN 3 Soirée pour la Vie at Wentworth Club

Lunch4Life's eighth annual function, “Soirée pour la Vie”, will be held at the Wentworth Club on Saturday 17 May. The Committee will continue to support the Fight Breast Cancer Charity and Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Since its inception in 2006, Lunch4Life has raised funds in support of the Fight Breast Cancer Charity, the Ashford & St. Peter’s Breast Unit, and a number of national cancer charities through an annual event and auction. All proceeds are distributed to the designated recipients. The Lunch4Life Committee is made up of volunteers, and the current members are Sue Mitchell (Treasurer) and Ann Tanner. Mason, Jacci Cleghorn, Flora Skeates, Lorna Ponti Visit www.lunch4life.co.uk for further (Chairman), Zara Redhead, Gerry Higgins, Mary information or email [email protected] Make a date for Ascot Charitable Ball

The Prince’s Trust. The evening will comprise of a drinks reception, gala dinner and great live entertainment. This prestigious black-tie event, presented by Peter Marshall (a former Miss World compère), will include some great live entertainment. The Trust was set up in 2002 to benefit both national and local charities, community groups  and individuals with special needs, who live within  the Ascot area. The Charity Ball is their main   fundraising event of the year and has become one  of the most prestigious charitable functions in the   Ascot social calendar. To date, the Trust has raised  over £500,000, thanks to your generous and  continued support.  Ascot Charitable Trust is pleased to announce Tickets are on sale at £125 per person. For  that the 2014 Charity Ball will take place on further details telephone 01276 474667. Saturday 10 May at Ascot Racecourse. The Trust For further information you can aslo email will be raising money for Children with Special [email protected] – your Needs Foundation, Rosie’s Rainbow Fund and support will be greatly welcomed. See you there! 4 LIVING WITHIN May 2014 use. Normal motor cars are, therefore, exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT). This includes Taxing vintage cars of this type. The types of cars not Serial thief jailed who stole from Times included in this exemption are; • taxi cabs Waitrose Sunningdale customers • racing cars • single seat sports cars A serial thief has been jailed for four years after • vans, lorries or other commercial vehicles committing multiple offences across the country, • motor cycles, scooters or motor cycle/sidecar including thefts from Waitrose customers in combinations. Sunningdale. John Gwillim-Jones, 60, of no fixed address pled However, if a motor vehicle is not CGT-exempt guilty to 39 theft offences at Reading Crown Court as a passenger car it is nonetheless regarded as and was jailed for four years. ‘machinery’ for CGT purposes and is, therefore, He admitted six counts of theft for stealing treated as a wasting asset under the ‘machinery’ purses from women's bags in Waitrose stores exemptions. Again a disposal of such a vehicle between May 2012 and October 2013. will only give rise to a chargeable gain where tax Gwillim-Jones targeted victims at supermarkets with Graham Jennings allowances were, or could have been, claimed as in Sunningdale, Henley, Windsor, Marlow and part of a business use. Chesham. Q: I have owned an E-Type Jaguar for many years It should be noted that if a reader decides to start He would remove bags left in shopping trolleys which I use for high days and holidays. The car is in buying and selling vintage cars to take advantage by his victims, before walking off with them when Theft offender: John Gwillim-Jones good condition and is worth a lot of money and far of these rules then such a plan would not work. his victims were distracted. store environment. He moved about unnoticed as more than I paid for it. I am considering selling it but That is because anyone who buys, say, a vintage Gwillim-Jones used the rail network to travel is common with handbag thieves, looking like a I am concerned that I will get a large tax bill on the car with the plan to re-sell it at a profit they would around the country often targeting stores near normal shopper and stealing with impunity. gain. What is the tax position on this? be considered to be trading i.e. running a business mainline stations, committing the offences in "Offences such as these rely on shoppers leaving and the profits arising would be taxable under midweek afternoons. their bags in trolleys while shopping and then A: A car of this type falls within a category of assets income tax rules! The trial judge made mention when imposing becoming distracted, leaving them at the mercy known as ‘wasting assets’ and the good news is the prison sentence that Gwillim-Jones is a of characters like Gwillim-Jones. In a lot of the that personal property which is a wasting asset is Any reader interested in discussing this topic further professional rather than opportunist, and he offences, house keys, mobile phones and treasured entirely exempt from capital gains tax. There is one can telephone Graham Jennings on 01344 875000. preyed on the vulnerable and elderly. He had 146 personal items were stolen, causing the victims a major exception to this and that is where the car Send your taxation and accounting queries to previous convictions. considerable amount of inconvenience. has been used for the purposes of a business and Graham Jennings, Kirk Rice LLP, The Courtyard, Detective Sergeant Jim Herron said: "Gwillim- "I would ask shoppers to please take care of your tax allowances have, or could have been, claimed High Street, Ascot SL5 7HP Jones was totally non-descript. He was 60 years bags when out in public. Those responsible prey on it. In that instance the exemption would not Email [email protected]. old and to all intents and purposes looked like a on opportunity. Keep your bags close and limit apply and tax would be due on sale. You mention grandfather out shopping, easily blending into the their opportunities." that you have only used the car for ‘high days and Please note: answers are given holidays’ and so I assume the car has been wholly a for general guidance only and private asset and therefore tax will not be payable. specific advice should be taken The exemption applies to all motor vehicles before acting on any of the Land Rover stuck in gaping hole which were constructed, or have been adapted, to suggestions made. carry passengers unless it is a type not normally used as a private vehicle and is unsuited for such caused by a burst water main

Photo Courtesy: Surrey Roads Police

A Land Rover is known as the ultimate go anywhere vehicle. But not when there's a rather large hole in the road it would seem. Last month a burst water main on the A320 between Ottershaw and St Peter's Hospital in Chertsey caused the road to subside, leaving a deep hole large enough to stop a 4x4 from venturing any further. The police were sent to the area after receiving a number of calls from the public at around 1.00am on Sunday 13 April. A team from Affinity Water were also sent to the scene to repair the damage. According to reports nobody was injured. Large holes have been a constant problem on the A320 in the Chertsey area with cars falling into them in 2011 and 2012.

Surrey leader welcomes government help with urgent road repairs

The Leader of Surrey County Council has recognised the mammoth problem posed by welcomed a multi-million-pound Government potholes following the recent floods – in Surrey grant to fix potholes – and called for Surrey to get a alone, we’re fixing thousands a month more than significant share following the devastating impact usual and our flood-damaged roads repair bill is at of recent floods. least £15 million. As the county council continues to clear up “Given that Surrey contributes more in taxation at least £15 million of flood damage to around to the UK economy than anywhere other than the 2,500 Surrey streets following recent floods, the City of London, keeping our county moving is Department for Transport today encouraged important not only locally but also nationally. councils to bid for part of a £168 million fund to “And it’s time our residents and businesses tackle potholes. saw some return for this contribution, especially David Hodge, Surrey County Council Leader, because Surrey’s major roads also carry twice as said: “We’re delighted the Government has much traffic as the national average.” May 2014 LIVING WITHIN 5 Crime falls in Royal Borough

The Royal Borough has seen a nine per cent reduction This includes not only intelligence gained by my staff in crime this year – 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014 - during the course of their duties but also partner compared to the same period last year, resulting in and community intelligence. It may just be the over 800 fewer victims (9,000 to 8,164). missing piece of the jigsaw that enables the police There have been some significant reductions in to take positive action against those who would various categories of the serious acquisitive crimes commit crime in our area. You can always pass on which matter most to the public. information via our 101 number or Crimestoppers Burglary dwelling has fallen by 33 per cent, from anonymously. 641 offences last year to 428 this year resulting in “In areas where we have unfortunately experienced 213 fewer burglaries. Burglary non-dwelling, which some increases, such as robbery and sexual offences, includes sheds and other out buildings, has fallen by I am committed to reviewing our strategies and 9 per cent, from 915 to 837 offences. practices to ensure we get the greatest results, Auto-crime has also fallen across Windsor and addressing any areas of improvement.” Maidenhead with 61 fewer thefts from vehicles Cllr Carwyn Cox, Lead Member for Community (1,016 to 955) and a 21 per cent drop in theft of Safety said: “Overall this is an excellent result for our vehicles with 29 fewer thefts of vehicles (136 to 107). residents with crimes falling significantly for most There is also good news in relation to violence crime types. against a person which has fallen by two per cent “I am particularly happy that there have been 800 – 1,227 offences down to 1,204; theft from person fewer victims of crime in the borough. down 32 percent with 80 fewer offences recorded “This result is particularly noteworthy as a 16% from 251 to 171 crimes; domestic abuse incidents reduction in all crime was achieved in the previous (recorded crime) down two incidents (509 to 507); financial year. I congratulate Thames Valley Police shoplifting down 7 per cent from 666 to 620 offences; and the borough’s Community Wardens along with and incidents of arson and criminal damage down 3 other members of the Community Safety Partnership per cent with 35 fewer offences (1,119 to 1,084). who have all played their part in this success.” Supt Kate Ford, local police commander for Anthony Stansfeld, Police and Crime Commissioner Windsor and Maidenhead, said: “These encouraging for Thames Valley, said: “I am delighted that Windsor figures demonstrate the commitment of police, and Maidenhead have seen a drop in overall crime partners and the community working to achieve a this year and I would like to take the opportunity to common aim of making the Royal Borough a safer thank all officers, staff and volunteers for their hard place to be. work and dedication. “However, there is no room for complacency and it “As one of my key priorities I am particularly means we must work even harder in this coming year pleased to see another significant drop in domestic to improve upon these positive outcomes. burglary. “Areas for focus will continue to be working “This drop in crime has been achieved despite Call today on: together to tackle violence within the night time considerable budget reductions force wide and Telephone: 01483 820226 Mobile: 07939 688597 economy, domestic abuse and offender management demonstrates how well Thames Valley Police are to drive down acquisitive crime even further. using their resources, including the new technology email: [email protected] “Crucial to the on-going success is intelligence. available to them.” 6 LIVING WITHIN May 2014 Have a fun day out at The Look Out Charter’s Royals Netball Club

Are you looking for a good family day out? At The Look Admission charge Out Discovery Centre there is lots to do inside and out. The super saver ticket is just £19.05 for 2 adults and 2 Awards Night The main attraction is the exhibition with over 90 children or 1 adult and 3 children. Children aged 3 and hands-on science and nature activities. They are geared under are free! towards under 12s but still popular with toddlers, older children and adults! The varied activities include The Look Out Discovery Centre, Nine Mile Ride, launching the hydrogen rocket, creating masterpieces Bracknell RG12 7QW. on “Squirtual Reality”, playing games on the Smart Telephone 01344 354400 Table, creating circuits, making a mini animation, www.bracknellforest.gov.uk/ creating dams in the stream, designing and building thelookoutdiscoverycentre an unfinished house and much more. Outside is a fantastic adventure play area, 1,000 hectares of woodland to enjoy. The centre also has The Big Dinosaur Show a gift and coffee shop too. The Look Out Discovery centre is just off J3, M3 or J10, M4 Saturday 17 May to Monday 1 September 2014 May ½ term 2014, 24th May – 1st June 2014 Show entry costs just £1.85 per person Over May half term, in the hands-on science and in addition to the main admission price nature exhibition we will be making a giant dinosaur to the hands-on science and nature collage! Plus, we have The Big Dinosaur Show which exhibition. is on daily over May half term, starting on the 16th May. Find out who ate who in the dinosaur world in this fun Help a herd of Brachiosaurs to survive a show and improve your knowledge about dinosaurs! number of dangerous challenges. Find (Subject to minimum numbers and additional charge out what the breath of a T Rex would to the main admission charge). have smelt like and how much poo the biggest dinosaurs would have made! Charter's Royals Netball Club recently held their end of season presentations evening at Charter's How do we know that the T-rex has the Leisure Centre. Awards were given out to all the well deserved recipients. Back row (l to r): Amelia best sense of smell out of all the meat Bigmore, Millie Bartaby, Sarah Popplewell, Lucy Matthews, Lara Bartaby, Bryony Woods, Amy eating dinosaurs? Find out this and lots Coombs, Rachel Popplewell. Front row (l to r): Esther Sleigh, Maya Reid, Kate Parrott, Lucy Brown, more at The Look Out in the fantastic Sienna Rutherford, Matilda Robinson, Kaya Hunt. BIG DINOSAUR SHOW. It is going to be FUN, do don’t miss it! Show times are at 11.00am, 12 noon, 2.00pm and 3.15pm, subject to minimum Improvements made to Victory Field numbers. Shows run at weekends and Bracknell school holidays. The show is Residents who love to play football and tennis, go and transport, said: “Victory Field is becoming suitable for children who can sit down for skateboarding or enjoy a relaxing picnic in the an ever more popular venue for a range of sports up to ½ hour. park can now enjoy better access and parking at and activities including football, tennis and Victory Field in Sunninghill, thanks to a major skateboarding. It’s also a great place for dog improvement scheme. walking, picnics and the recently installed fitness The Royal Borough has completed a £45,000 equipment for adults. project to widen the access road to the popular “That’s why we were happy to work with the leisure facility as well as increasing the capacity of parish council to bring about the much-needed the car park. An extra 1m has been added to the improvements.” entrance off the A329 London Road and the car As part of the car park works, a new harder- park has been increased by 50% to allow for up to wearing surface has been laid which should 40 vehicles. increase its durability and provide a better surface Sunninghill and Ascot Parish Council, which particularly during wet and inclement weather. maintains Victory Field, approached the borough Cllr Jeffery Yong, parish council chairman, for help with the improvements after residents said: “We are grateful for the borough’s support called for a safer way into the park and more in helping to improve Victory Field for the very parking spaces. many residents who enjoy this wonderful facility Cllr Geoff Hill, cabinet member for highways throughout the year.” Tools taken from Foxhills Golf Club

The police are appealing for witnesses following reference 45140027584. The independent charity a theft of tools stolen from Foxhills Golf Club in Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously Ottershaw. on 0800 555 111. The incident occurred sometime between 4.45pm on Monday 7 April and 5.00am on Tuesday 8 April. It appears that offenders broke in by breaking down a fence panel at the golf course perimeter where it backs onto Foxhill Mews and gained entry to the groundsman's shed on Longcross Road, before stealing the tools consisting of several chainsaws and strimmers worth more than £2,000. Investigating officer PC Helen Otter, said: "I would appeal to anyone who may have seen anything unusual or suspicious during this time to contact officers by calling 101. Perhaps you may have seen or heard an unknown vehicle in the area, or the fence being tampered with during this time. "We would also like to hear from anyone who may have since gained information of the incident or been offered to buy second hand chainsaws or strimmers with an unknown history - any details given could prove vital to the investigation." For Further Information Contact Nicky Pardo on 01276 474667 Anyone with information on this incident [email protected] Police are appealing for witnesses following a theft of tools is urged to contact the Police on 101 quoting stolen from Foxhills May 2014 LIVING WITHIN 7 Party to showcase new brands at Pink & Brown Book now for the Queen’s Cup final Pink & Brown the gift, card and fashion accessories Bernadette Bennett the owner of O Apostrophe without compromising comfort for all age groups." boutique in Sunninghill Village High Street is said: "We are a family business located in Ascot A launch party to showcase these new brands Photo courtesy imagesofpolo.com celebrating six years of trading this month. Pink and we always have a few candles burning in our will be held at Pink & Brown in Sunninghill High & Brown will be hosting a party on Thursday 15 house: we love them! So much in fact, we set about Street from 6.00pm to 9.00pm on Thursday 15 May May in the shop to celebrate their birthday and in designing a range of the highest quality candles and you will have the opportunity to view and, of the spirit of supporting entrepreneurship they will and diffusers, which we are now pleased to make course, purchase the exclusive items from both O be showcasing two new locally based businesses: available to those who like to fill their home with Apostrophe and Elliott Kerr plus all the fabulous O Apostrophe Candles and Elliott Kerr-Beautiful beautiful aromas too.’ Each luxury scented candle is gifts and fashion accessories already in stock at Shoes. meticulously blended using pure organic plant wax Pink & Brown. Both Bernadette and Nora will Caroline Andrews, the owner of Pink & Brown is with essential oils and natural fragrance aromas. be on hand to talk you through their exciting new often asked what it is like to be a woman in business The candles are environmentally friendly and free ventures. Put the date in your diary and invite your and when two of her regular customers asked from paraffin products and artificial ingredients. friends, this is a fabulous event not to be missed! her opinion when setting up their own individual Reed diffusers are filled with exquisite alliances of There will also be a raffle in aid of Great Ormond ventures, she was pleased to share her experiences essential and fragrance oils and are alcohol free. Street Hospital with prizes from each of the three with them; they saw how successful Caroline’s shop Each diffuser partners a luxury candle, so when a businesses. had become over the years, now O Apostrophe candle cannot be burned you can scent your room The three entrepreneurs have also joined forces Candles and Elliott Kerr- Beautiful Shoes are two with a stylish diffuser instead." to offer an exclusive ‘Boutique In Your Home’ growing businesses. Nora Henderson, owner of Elliott Kerr said her service offering their scented candles, leather Both Bernadette Bennett of O Apostrophe business was created out of her personal passion shoes, sandals, handbags and scarves for sale in the Candles and Nora Henderson of Elliott Kerr- for shoes. She set out to bring colour and unusual comfort of your own living room. Just invite your Beautiful Shoes agreed that they chose Pink & designs to women’s footwear that she was unable to friends round and shop away! The hostess also The Cartier Queen’s Cup Final takes place at the Brown to showcase their new brands because it find in the UK. will have the opportunity to ‘earn’ a gift for herself! Guards Polo Club on Sunday 15 June. offers upmarket, unique design-led gifts that are She said: "I would like to share my fun and More details will be available from Pink & Brown The final will feature the leading high-goal not available elsewhere locally, plus an extremely colourful collection with you and bring a new twist in Sunninghill at the party on 15 May when you will polo teams of the season - starring world-class high standard of customer service - all this fits with to your wardrobe.’ Elliott Kerr footwear ranges be able to book your own ‘Boutique In Your Home’ players and ponies. All will be at the peak of their their own business ethos. from the classic contemporary to bright and trendy Party! performance in a bid to win this invaluable silver trophy, historically presented by HM The Queen. Watching from the packed grandstands will be the global polo community who spend their summers in the UK, sitting alongside Cartier’s impressive guests, featuring stars from stage, screen, literature and sport. Members of Guards Polo Club are entitled to special discounts and the opportunity to book exclusive Fieldside Parking. Members must book through the Ticket Office 01784 437797. Non members can book all tickets and hospitality options. Telephone 01784 437797.

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I have been away from home over Easter, in South West France, and it was lovely. The air full of perfume and promise, the afternoon sun as strong as summer, and the spring flora already including full-on rose and jasmine blooms in amongst the wisteria and the iris - delicious! Thyme and Rosemary are always a good bet, We ate outdoors and, with a special occasion lemon juice (and zest) will help to flavour and to Image copyright of Images Polo and visitors on the horizon, put lamb on the tenderise - white wine would do similar job - and menu. Not having a spit roast attachment for garlic, chopped fine, is particularly good as the my barbecue (or more accurately, not one that new season bulbs, fresh out of the ground, start anyone can locate or has learned how to use) my to make an appearance on the markets with their habit, domestically, would be to get Paul from delicate spring flavour. the Game Larder to butterfly a leg of lamb so Rub this marinade over the meat, turn the meat that it might be cooked flat against the irons, in it from time to time, but otherwise leave it to and both it and we might seem a bit relaxed take on board flavour for at least an hour. Remove - casual even - with an easygoing centrepiece it from the fridge for the last hour in any case, even for an outdoor lunch and no deadline pressure if you have left it marinading for much longer - it is for guests whose ETA is likely to be very never a good idea to put overly chilled meat straight approximate. into the oven or on the grill, the cooking time is harder to predict if the edges and the middle have a I took out my dictionary in attempt to work out lot of catching up to do with each other, especially if the word “papillon” might be “verbed”, or if the meat will not require much cooking. Sear the substituted for more appropriate idiom, in order meat on a barbecue grill for about 3 minutes a side HRH Duke of Edinburgh meets leading patrons at the official opening of the newly refurbished Royal Box to explain to Paul’s French counterpart (Alain) (until it looks nicely charred in patches) and then exactly what I required. I struggled, however, to finish it off with another 5 minutes or so, either in Guards Polo Club recently welcomed its President, find direct translation for this procedure; one that a hot oven or slightly above the coals and with the HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to Smith’s Lawn wouldn’t leave me potentially misunderstood (if lid on the barbecue (longer if you want your lamb to open the Club’s newly refurbished Royal Box. not actively laughed at), or, worse, without the only just pink rather than very rare - press it gently Prince Philip was met by the Club’s Chairman, cut I wanted. In the event I opted to play it safe to see how it is doing - the more give there is in the Jock Green-Armytage and Chief Executive Neil and went with description, but did happen to meat the rarer the result; go carefully and check Hobday. He was then introduced to the Club’s thrown in that, back in Blighty, we call the end often, once you have lost any bounce you will have Vice President Lt Col Sean O’Dwyer and several result a butterfly. Arched eyebrows and a bit of lost much of the tenderness and all colour except patrons who have supported this refurbishment bemusement at this English oddball request may brown). Leave to rest for about 10 or 15 minutes, project. This included Jo and Joachim Gottschalk, have followed, but we all played it straight in the then slice and serve with salad, cooked vegetables, Alan Fall, Vivek Rawal and Jonathan Munro Ford. moment, the lamb was ordered, no obvious face potatoes, bread, some type of grain or lentil - was lost, and the technique with the pretty name in whatever takes your fancy - and maybe more fresh The President was also introduced to the Club’s English beautifully achieved. There were remarks, herbs as garnish or sauce (and don’t forget that Chief Steward David Dickman and Royal Box however, as I went to collect it later, that Monsieur mint goes very well with lamb). Steward Sarah Anderson, who have overseen Evrard (Alain’s more formal “nom de guerre”) had The whole process is probably simpler if you the work. A hallmark of the new interior is the understood, as he laid out the finished lamb, how happen to live near a decent butchers shop where inclusion of HRH Prince Philip’s cypher in the perfectly apt is the “butterfly” moniker - maybe we they have already perfected the art of the butcher’s banister. The opening coincides with the start of English have just taught the French something butterfly and we can be pretty sure will know the Club’s 2014 season, with the first matches about the charm of language, and, maybe, this exactly what is meant if we ask for one. With my played on Saturday 19 April. little corner of France will put “papillon-ing” on garden roses here currently in bud and the jasmine the list of butchery techniques that they offer as a looking promising, we are only a short way behind deterrence as many of them spoke highly of wine summer special; I can but dream. our southern French confrères; we should be in and beer from this region. But back to the cooking. Butterflied lamb can be our element “à table” out of doors in no time. A few times I ventured to inquire about English treated as a whole piece or cut into a few large ones Erica x wines. I figured that if anything, there would be (three or four, along obvious lines once you have www.acookinthekitchen.co.uk pride and volumes of information in this arena. it in front of you) to keep the meat evenly sized - www.acooksblog.com Instead, I often was met with a blank stare or look in terms of thickness - across the grill, and help it of confusion. Other times I would be rewarded to take on as much “aromatising” over its surface “Avril fait la fleur, mai en a with the response of, “Well, we make gin”… area as possible. Rub salt and pepper all over, coat l’honneur”~ French saying, “April Luckily, living in Surrey we have Denbies Wine with a little oil (olive or other cooking), and then makes the flowers, May steals the Estate. Amazingly enough, Denbies is the largest add whatever herbs you think might complement. glory” (not too literal, but hey…) vineyard in the country at 265 acres and has produced many internationally acclaimed wines. One afternoon I attended their sparking wine tour and was pleasantly pleased by the selection Hailing from California, and newly a Surrey available. Afterwards, a wander through the gift resident, Jasmine Latimer holds a Doctor in shop (filled with many British goods and brands) Chiropractic degree. Teaching at the Surrey Yoga followed by bites in the bright conservatory School, she helps turn regular individuals into restaurant proved a successful day. yoga instructors extraordinaire. Living so close, opportunities should be taken to wander the grounds, participate in a seasonal A Taste Of Home train tour, or even enjoy tea and scones over beautiful views. Should beer be more of your A colleague of mine recently attended an American- drink of choice, pop in next door to the Surrey British wedding and surprisingly found the British Hills Brewery. Another British brand, The Surrey crowd to be more fun and jubilant. This is not the Hills Brewery offers award winning beers with a first time that I had heard such comments. In fact, fabulous tour to boot. I have encountered firsthand many such events This is a great way to celebrate in supporting where the British proved to be the life of the party. British businesses while having a great time. 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Julie Spalding, who died in September 2008, aged 98, made As we are living in an ageing society, with cases of several Wills/documents in 2005 leaving her £300,000 Alzheimer’s on the increase, claims like these are estate to her window cleaner, Albert Pearce. Mr Cecil Bray, becoming more common. A starting point when her nephew had sacrificed his time and career to look after challenging Wills is to consider whether the person his elderly aunt. He commenced legal proceedings in the who makes the Will; High Court challenging her last Will on the grounds that (a) knows they are making a Will and what effect it has; she lacked legal capacity to make the Wills or Mr Albert (b) understands what property they have and who Will Pearce had procured the Wills by undue influence. be getting it; Julie Spalding’s previous wills had left most of her estate to (c) appreciates and understands what steps they should Mr Bray. Mr Bray asserted that he was at her “beck and be taking in relation to their estate; call” for years and there was an understanding between the (d) had what is called a “disorder of the mind” two of them that he would inherit her fortune. However, in 2005, Julie Spalding suffered a major personality change Our specialist team at Ascot Lawyers can go into more after a fall and then cut off contact with Mr Bray. At Mr detail with you if you are considering making/ your local lawyers Bray’s last visit to his aunt, he was given his “marching defending a claim such as this. We aim to make the orders” and that was the first and only occasion he alleges costs of this process transparent from the outset and he met Mr Pearce. guide you with expert advice on making such a claim. We strive to negotiate and mediate with the other party • Accident & Injury Claims • Equine Law Mr Pearce insisted he had never been interested in Mrs to achieve a swift outcome, without recourse to legal Spalding’s money and that he had always done his best to proceedings. However, there are extremely strict time • Debt Recovery • Industrial Disease care for her. The Judge found that there was no evidence of limits for making certain probate claims which can be “coercion” on Mr Pearce’s behalf but he did rule that Mrs Spalding had “expressly agreed” that she would leave her limited to six months from the Grant of Probate. We • Dispute Resolution • Medical Negligence house to Mr Bray when she died and it was right to hold her offer a FREE initial consultation to discuss the merits to her promise, given all that her nephew had done for her. of making such a claim so please do not hesitate to • Divorce & Family Law • Property The Judge ruled that Mrs Spalding lacked the mental contact us. capacity to make all of her final three Wills and reverted • Employment Law • Wills, Probate & Trusts back to her 2003 Will, which left Mr Bray all but £14,000 of her estate. Mr Pearce was then ordered to repay all monies that he had received from Mrs Spalding’s estate. Open Saturday Mornings | 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m

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You can also make your own quite easily from some old pallets – well, I managed to make one and I have no DIY skills whatsoever, so it can’t be hard! Garsons The key points to consider are that the bin allows drainage, lets some air in, and retains some warmth. It also needs to keep out torrential rain, though you do need some moisture, and it helps to water the Farm heap when the weather is dry. Making the compost is like making a huge club sandwich. You need layers, about 60:40 bread layers and juicy filling layers. The bread layers are woody, brown material like chopped up prunings, straw and Sometimes gardening seems to be nothing more shredded paper. These add carbon to the heap and than a load of rubbish! Garden rubbish , that is, keep it aerated. The sandwich filling layers are things which you are probably producing en masse at the like grass clippings, young weeds and fruit and May Gardening with Alison Jones Another hot favourite this month is Dianthus garden moment. Mower boxes full of lawn clippings, trugs vegetable peelings. These provide nitrogen. You will pinks. These evergreen perennials provide fantastic full of weeds, not to mention all the leaves and probably find that you produce far more sandwich May is a month of promise in the garden. It’s been a scent, often from June till September. There’s a wide dead stems from plants that you didn’t get round filling than bread, so it’s a good idea to buy a bale warm start to spring, and the garden has been bursting choice of colours, sizes and varieties. to clearing up over the winter. Even a small garden of straw to keep near the heap to make a layer when into life, so spend some time nurturing your plants and Dianthus are easy to grow provided they are in a produces a surprising amount of rubbish. I spent a needed. Mix up layers of grass clippings into some keeping on top of weeds. sunny position and given good drainage. I always add couple of days last week pruning and sorting out a straw too, or they tend to collapse into a slimy mass. If your garden tools have seen better days, invest in a generous couple of handfuls of alpine or potting grit. tiny courtyard garden and there was hardly room for To speed up the composting process and make strong, good quality replacements to make light work If you’re growing them as cut flowers for the home, all the bags of rubbish I produced by the end of it. better compost, it helps to turn the heap occasionally. of gardening. Stainless steel tools can last a lifetime taller stemmed varieties are best. The star series are So what to do with all this green waste? The council If you have two compost bins, turn everything from and are easier to clean. When choosing tools pick them a dwarf form that makes a great show on the rockery. collection service is one option, or you could spend the first bin into the second, when the first bin is full. up and try them out for comfort and weight. ‘Arctic Star’ looks great with its icicle-white sweetly your Saturdays queuing to get into to the local dump. If not, take everything out of the bin and put it back in. Get in the mood for summer by planting up hanging scented flowers. However, a good way of dealing with at least some of It must be said that this is hard work. The alternative baskets and containers. Garsons has a fantastic range An ever-popular variety of dianthus is ‘Gran’s the material is to start a home compost heap. is to just be patient. It can take of plants suitable for containers along with everything Favourite’, with its striking white flowers and purple Producing your own compost for the garden isn’t over a year for the compost to you need. Hanging baskets and containers are ideal lacing. I particularly like ‘Devon Wizard’ for its strong particularly difficult, it just takes time and patience. turn into a brown, crumbly where space is limited. They can be used to grow cerise flowers and delicious clove scent. Everything will rot down if you leave it for long material as good as chocolate soft fruit, herbs and vegetables, as well as masses of Our houseplant of the month is the Miltonia orchid. enough, the trick is to make it rot faster so you can get cake crumbs. I can just hear fantastic flowers. It likes to be kept lightly moist at all times – but must be on with using the finished product in your garden to the garden licking its lips at the Be water-wise with hanging baskets and containers well-drained. Water the pot with tepid water over the improve the soil. thought! by using moisture-retaining swell gel, basket liners sink until it pours out of the drainage holes. You need a space about 1m2 for the ideal compost – Linda Regel and saucer trays. I recommend using moisture control Give your orchid proper light. Miltonia’s leaves bin. It can be in a shady position, so maybe a place compost pots and enriched compost for baskets. sunburn easily, so two to four hours of bright, indirect Our bedding plant of the month is the geranium, light a day is fine. Feed them all year long, every other also known as the pelargonium. Regal pelargoniums watering with a balanced orchid fertiliser. Orchids are the most spectacular – they are the aristocratic don’t really go dormant. large flowering beauties of the pelargonium family in When not full of buds an array of colour combinations. Pelargonium Merlot and blooms, they’re has rich burgundy flowers and makes a great contrast building up the energy to to Angel Sophie, which has pale pink bicolour flowers. put out more blooms for Pelargoniums will flower all summer if you give the next cycle. them regular feeds of high potash. Keep them as a pot Enjoy the outdoors plant in the house or glasshouse or in a container in a and until next month, summer garden display. happy gardening!

RHS discovers upturn of activity in National Gardening Week

A survey to over 1,500 respondents commissioned Guy Barter, said: “After the challenging cold by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has weather last spring, gardeners are enjoying a great found that 80% of the UK ventured outdoors to do start to the season this year and making the most of some gardening over the 2014 National Gardening the sunshine. In March at the RHS we had record Week, 14 to 20 April, and Easter Weekend. calls to our advisory team and answered over 6,000 The top three gardening activities of the moment gardening questions. Most of the questions have are weeding, mowing and cutting back last year’s been about pruning trees and shrubs, particularly foliage on herbaceous perennials and grasses. those damaged by winter gales, and dealing with The survey suggests more male members of lawns rich in moss and with sparse grass, in this the household would be cutting the grass with case a consequence of prolonged wet weather. nearly 70% of them saying they’d be mowing their “We also enjoyed the highest number of visitors lawns compared to 57% of females. Generally to our four RHS gardens in March, with almost men appear to care more about their turf, with 172,500 in total.” over half of the men questioned saying they’d also Guy added: “People wanting to use their gardens be tending their lawn to help it recover from the as an extension of the home is a trend we’ve seen winter and get in shape for spring, compared to growing at RHS Chelsea over the last decade almost 35% of women. and there’s no doubt there’s an appetite to create Slightly more women than men said they would beautiful social spaces to enjoy with our family and be cutting back foliage on herbaceous perennials friends outside in our gardens. This is reflected in and grasses, 45% compared to 42%, pruning the many gardeners intending to have more pots shrubs after flowering, 42% compared to 40% and (25%) and more flowers (22%) to decorate their sowing seeds in-doors, 39% compared to 31%. gardens this year – garden centre tills will be Royal Horticultural Society Head of Advisory, ringing this holiday.” May 2014 LIVING WITHIN 13

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Coworth-Flexlands fosters confidence, independence and creative thinking

Coworth-Flexlands Preparatory School is a small Christian independent school nestled between Chobham, Windlesham and Sunningdale. Its aim is to enable each pupil to grow into independent, confident and creative thinkers through providing high quality teaching and learning for all. All pupils are prepared for a wide range of Senior Schools, and last year over 40% were offered scholarships or awards. In addition to the School’s acknowledged academic and pastoral success and with over 13 acres of stunning outdoor space the pupils are able to engage in Forest School activities, outdoor learning and environmental Students attending TASIS The American School Academic achievement is balanced by studies as well as a broad range of top quality in England thrive in an atmosphere that promotes participation in a broad range of activities, including sporting opportunities. Weekly lessons in Music character development, an enthusiasm for life-long those that foster leadership skills, such as the Model and Performing Arts, Art and Design and a drama learning, and an appreciation for cultural diversity. UN and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. production every year provide the finishing touches As business becomes more global, research In addition to an American curriculum, TASIS to an all-round education which enables the School indicates that employers are increasingly looking England offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) to focus on developing confidence, determination, for individuals who are able to collaborate with Diploma to qualified post-GCSE students. enthusiasm and self-esteem. teams from a range of backgrounds and countries. Top universities recognise the rigour of this The popular co-educational Skylark Nursery is Flexlands provides an extended day facility for those They value employees who demonstrate excellent comprehensive two-year programme, and welcome integral to the school. With an outdoor classroom and who wish which runs from 7.30am to 6.00pm. communication skills, and the ability to understand the critical thinking and research skills that IB a dedicated playground, alongside full use of the whole All prospective parents are warmly invited to visit multiple perspectives and to challenge thinking. students develop. school facilities and specialist teachers for Music, ICT the School either on an individual appointment or if Young people from 50 nations contribute to TASIS counsellors work with students individually and PE, the very youngest children learn in the best preferred, during the forthcoming Open Mornings on TASIS England’s unique and dynamic community. to help each attain his/her educational and career possible environment. 6th and 8th March. Please contact the Registrar, Mrs Small classes and an experienced faculty provide aspirations. TASIS graduates gain acceptance to As well as a host of extra-curricular activities, Sally Condie, on 01276 855707 or by emailing her at highly individualised attention, encouragement, universities in the UK, the US, and worldwide. homework club and holiday camps, Coworth [email protected] and challenge. See www.tasisengland.org for more information St Francis become Culture of Berkshire’s new netball champions success and excellence at The Marist

The Marist Schools are independent Catholic day schools for girls aged 2½ to 18 years. Both schools St Francis Catholic Primary School from South Ascot are situated within 55 acres of woodland on a sin- emerged victorious in the netball competition at gle campus. Sainsbury’s School Games in Berkshire. The finals This enables pupils to enjoy their childhood in the of the Winter Festival were held at Bradfield College company of the same teachers and friends as they and St Francis went as Ascot and Maidenhead progress from the Preparatory School through to representatives in the years 5/6 High 5 netball. Senior School. The team of Kate Parrott, Maddie Bergin, Alicia The Marist Preparatory school offers an excellent Miller, Lucy Brown, Emma Murphy, Matilda education in an atmosphere that is friendly, lively, in- Robinson and Kaya Hunt, managed by St Francis credibly caring and most importantly, fun. The nursery sports co-ordinator Debbie Stevens battled through which is situated within the Preparatory School, pro- the finals to end the day victorious. vides a supportive and nurturing environment where Almost 1,000 young people from across the county exploration and creativity are encouraged for girls took part the qualifiers, and 120 young people, in 15 taking those all-important first steps in their school- teams, from primary & secondary schools in Ascot ing. There is an abundance of extra-curricular clubs on & Maidenhead took part in nine different sports at offer to the girls and after school facilities are available. Bradfield College. At the Marist Senior School, dedicated and high- The day was kicked off by an exciting Opening ly qualified staff, foster a respect for learning that Ceremony with performances from schools across enables Marist girls to achieve consistently high Berkshire, hosted by a young Sports Ambassador academic results in their public examinations, year student, and joined by Olympian Tim Baillie & on year. This culture of success and excellence puts Paralympian Graham Edmunds. Teams were also The Marist amongst the highest ranking schools able to visit a Cultural Village outside of their sports in the country and allows our Sixth formers to competition where they could try new sports such progress on to higher education in Russell Group as archery, new age kurling, get involved with dance Universities, Universities abroad and within the workshops, face painting and even have their photo UK. The schools also enjoy an outstanding reputa- taken with the Rugby World Cup! tion for sport, drama, music and the creative arts. May 2014 LIVING WITHIN 17

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OXSHOTT OXSHOTT Approached through electronically operated gates into a carriage driveway, Danes House is a Situated in the exclusive Danes Court private estate in the heart of Oxshott village is this stunning bespoke, high specification family house set around beautifully landscaped gardens. This luxury detached family residence. The property includes over 5000 sq ft of flexible accommodation and is mansion, which features state-of-the-art technology and construction techniques, is situated in presented in beautiful condition throughout and is located within close proximity to Oxshott train one of the most exclusive private roads in the heart of Oxshott village. station and the outstanding Danes Hill School. Enery Rating C. Energy Rating C. 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, study, kitchen, utility room, store room, Master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom, 4 further bedrooms, 3 further outbuilding with spa and sauna, garage, garden. bathrooms(2 en suite), 3 reception rooms, study, kitchen / breakfast room, utility, laundry room, cloakroom, detached self contained annexe, double garage. Guide Price: £2,995,000 Guide Price: £2,485,000

ESHER EAST MOLESEY Situated in one of Esher’s most prestigious private gated roads is this refurbished spacious This outstanding luxury apartment is perfectly located for the wonderful boutiques, shops and cafes in detached family home. The property is situated on a mature plot and with the additional Hampton Court village. The property is in excess of 1000 sq ft comprising 2 double bedrooms, 2 bath / shower potential scope to develop / extend subject to the usual planning consents. Meadway is within rooms, beautiful open plan kitchen / lounge / dining area, terrace, communal courtyard, and secure underground close proximity to the amenities in Esher town centre and the A3 trunk road giving access to parking. The area is ideal for commuters as Hampton Court station is within very close proximity providing London, the south coast and Heathrow and Gatwick international airports. Esher and Claygate access to London Waterloo, along with excellent shopping facilities at Kingston and Richmond. train stations provide access to London Waterloo in approximately 30 minutes. Energy Rating C. Energy Rating D. Master bedroom with en suite, 1 further double bedroom, bathroom, open plan kitchen/ 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, utility room, boot room, kitchen, office, porch, garage. reception room, private terrace, underground parking. Guide Price: £2,750,000 Guide Price: £680,000

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MARTINS HERON OFFERS OVER £350,000 ASCOT £445,000 ASCOT £340,000 A well presented 3 bedroom link detached home offering spacious A substantial first floor apartment being one of the largest two bedroom A quietly situated semi detached bungalow with two double accommodation with mainly open plan modern ground floor apartments with covered balconies within this landmark building. There bedrooms, a kitchen/diner plus a bay windowed sitting room within accommodation and good size private rear garden. Within walking is a large L shaped living room, two en suites plus underground secure a sought after cul-de sac with some potential to improve further. distance of Station and Tesco Supermarket. Energy Band C. parking in addition to two further parking permits. Energy Band B Energy Band D.

Ascot Price Guide £595,000 Sunninghill £765,000 Two adjoining plots within this sought after residential development, one Four bedroom, 2 bathroom detached home situated close to central having a detached family size home on with well kept flexible accommodation Sunninghill with its range of shops and cafes and within excellent school within this convenient location for excellent local schools and the main line catchment areas. There is a lovely garden and undeniably excellent scope to station. The other has development/extension potential. Energy Band D extend and improve if required. EPC applied for.

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ASCOT £825 PCM ASCOT £2500 PCM WINDSOR £5950 PCM A good size one bedroom southerly aspect top floor conversion Family size four bedroom home recently re-decorated and with a new A large character 4 bedroom town house within historic central Windsor apartment within this sought after area close to the Royal Racecourse. en-suite shower room, this three reception room property has a double the property having been recently improved to provide luxurious new Available unfurnished from 10th May. EPC applied for. garage on popular private development close to local schools, race kitchens and bathrooms plus spacious living accommodation close to the course and all amenities. Available date negotiable. Energy Band D Castle. Available unfurnished immediately. Energy Band C

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