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Royal Holloway Sebastian's Guardians meet for Royal Ascot Style Guide launched ranked among dinner in House of Commons Ascot Racecourse has announced the the best for Kit Malthouse MP recently hosted a standing supporters of the Trust who have launch of the 2016 Royal Ascot Style formal dinner at the House of Commons helped us on this journey to our 13th year. Guide and Official Style Guide Supporter to mark the founding of Sebastian’s Jane Gates, Chief Executive of the partnerships with BOSS and Fenwick. performing arts Guardians. The Guardians club was Trust, said: "The inaugural dinner for our Featured looks this year include designs established with the aim of securing an Sebastian's Guardians giving club was from British talent including Emilia annual income of £100,000 to safeguard a wonderful success, bringing together Wickstead, Alexander McQueen and the support provided to seriously-ill loyal benefactors and prospective donors Erdem. children and their families by local charity who were able to learn more about the As Official Style Guide Supporters, Sebastian’s Action Trust. impact of the Trust from our brilliant experts from Fenwick and BOSS have our 2016 Royal Ascot Style Guide. Both The dinner was attended by supporters speakers, Shelley Duggan and Dr Fiona worked closely with Ascot to curate looks brands have values that fit perfectly of the Trust who have agreed to become McHugh who eloquently explained from that they believe will be at the forefront of with ours and we’re excited by the new Guardians. Other guests included long their own perspective the impact of our fashion this June. opportunities our relationships will bring, work and the importance of continued In line with the famous Royal Ascot especially through customer activations Royal Holloway has been named among support for families in need. Our thanks dress codes, BOSS have curated one and content.” the top institutions in the world for also go to The Rt. Hon Kit Malthouse MP, female look for The Royal Enclosure and a Stephan Born, Managing Director the study of performing arts subjects, for hosting the event and to JPP Land and male look for the Queen Anne Enclosure, Northern Hub, HUGO BOSS said: including Drama & Theatre and Music, Antler Homes for generously sponsoring formerly known as Grandstand “BOSS is excited to be partnering with in the 2016 World University Rankings the dinner. " Admission, available from the newly Royal Ascot Style Guide, and presenting by Subject. In the rankings, based on Guardians are asked to guarantee an opened flagship store on Regent Street. our BOSS collections for the upcoming academic peer review and the feedback of annual contribution to the Trust of at least Fenwick will stock the majority of looks British summer season. Our newly top graduate employers, Royal Holloway’s £600 for between three and five years. included in the style guide and will also be opened flagship store on Regent Street performing arts are 14th in the world and working with Ascot to curate The Royal provides the perfect showcase for the 6th in the UK. This ranking demonstrates Ascot Millinery Collective, back for a full offering of luxury Menswear and Royal Holloway’s long-standing Spanish restaurant at Charters second season later in the spring. Womenswear which can work in line reputation of excellence in performing arts The Royal Ascot Style Guide features with Royal Ascot’s dress codes. The and confirms the College’s place among Learning Spanish vocabulary can be a lot millinery from the likes of Stephen Jones, BOSS Womenswear collection, designed the world’s best universities for teaching of fun when your classroom is turned into Philip Treacy and Harvy Santos, all by Aritistic Director Jason Wu, includes and research in these subjects. a restaurant for the afternoon! And that’s stocked at Fenwick. occasion-wear and accessories, while our Professor Katie Normington, Dean exactly what happened during a Year 9 The partnerships with BOSS and male customer can choose from BOSS of Arts & Social Sciences, said: “Royal Spanish lesson at Charters School. Fenwick will also allow the Royal Ascot formal suiting and a truly personalised Holloway’s excellence in music and drama Students were grouped together and Style Guide looks to be promoted in more experience from the Made-to-Measure is well established and this result serves to given the task of cooking a Spanish ways than ever before. This will include service.” highlight our standing in these areas. ” Omelette. They then took turns to role in-store activations, exclusive invite-only David Walker-Smith, Managing More than 4,200 universities around play either the waiter or guest at their ordering food in Spanish: '¡Camarero, events at retail stores for Royal Ascot Director, Fenwick of Bond Street the world were evaluated, from which a "restaurant", sampling a host of Spanish por favor!' We also learnt to say Cheers patrons and bespoke content that will be said: “Fenwick are incredibly proud total of 945 made it into the rankings. The treats. in Spanish: 'Arriba, abajo, al centro y published across print, digital and social supporters of the style guide launch. expert opinion of 76,798 academics and Amelia Breedon said, "Today we arrived adentro'. We ate tapas and drank 'fake' channels. Royal Ascot is the world’s most iconic 44,426 graduate employers informed the in class and took out the dishes we had sangria. ¡Qué bien!" Juliet Slot, Commercial Director at race meeting and is the event renowned results, alongside the analysis of over 100 prepared at home: tortilla española y The students all agreed that this was one Ascot said: “We’re delighted to partner for showcasing the finest Millinery and million citations. pastelitos. We set the tables and practised lesson they were sure to remember. with both BOSS and Fenwick to launch fashion occasion wear.” INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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Property Investment - what to consider before building on your land WHAT THE PAPERS SAY Ever thought of building in your own garden? The sheer cost of moving is making this ever more popular, especially for those with larger gardens in the suburbs. Prince Andrew uses Range Rover to There is a lot to think about, but the first question is how such plans ram open metal gates in Great Park might affect the value of your home as it stands. A valuer can provide The Duke of York was reported to have some ‘before’ and ‘after’ values and guide you on the planning and forced open gates in Windsor Great Park development costs, which will help determine the viability of the project. Clare Andrews with his Range Rover after they failed to Residential Property open automatically. He forced them open Next, if you have a mortgage, you will need consent from the lender as 01483 748638 with his car but they swung back, scraping the development will affect the value of their security. You also need to both sides and leaving a bill of thousands check your title deeds for covenants in favour of neighbours or others restricting the number of pounds. Prince Andrew was looking to of dwellings permitted on your site. It is possible to ‘buy out’ such onerous restrictions, but avoid a one mile detour back to his home in such negotiations will inevitably take time and add costs. A full risk assessment should be the Royal Lodge, the former residence of the carried out ahead of approaching any third party with the benefit of a restriction. Queen Mother. He was given the Lodge by the Queen in 2003. Buckingham Palace declined to comment Planning permission and building regulations are obvious considerations and if you live in a on the incident, and refused to say who would have to pay for the repairs to the car and gate. conservation area or the new property will be in close proximity to a listed building then you – The Sun may have additional hurdles to overcome. You would be wise to appoint a planning consultant at the early stages to assess your likelihood of success with the Planning Department. England Rugby team pile into Fego Consider how the new property will be accessed. If you require access over another’s land clarify that you already have adequate rights or you may need to factor the costs involved in The Daily Mail reported that England rugby players’ preferred place for coffee and cake, while they were negotiating such rights into your budget. staying at Pennyhill Park in Bagshot, was Fego in Sunningdale. Captain Dylan Hartley and Jamie George were in there ahead of the Italy game, while the six-strong contingent comprised Chris Robshaw, Ben Finally, on the sale of the new property the transfer should include covenants and obligations Youngs, Joe Launchbury, Joe Marler, Dan Cole and Billy Vunipola. to safeguard the use and enjoyment of both properties in the future. – Daily Mail If you dispose of a property which is not your primary residence, such as a second home built in the garden, there will be Capital Gains Tax to pay on the profit. You should seek financial Golfers declare victory in Battle of Wentworth advice to ensure you have the best possible arrangements in place taking into account all of your circumstances. Golfers declared victory in the battle of Wentworth after the club’s Chinese owners caved in over plans www.barlowrobbins.com to charge members £100,000 to rejoin. In an unexpected u-turn, Reignwood, a Beijing-based company owned by one of China’s richest men, announced it was scrapping a series of proposals that had members threatening to quit in their droves. Reignwood had wanted to cull the membership from 4,000 to under 900 and impose a one-off rejoining fee of £100,000. The plans had provoked outrage among members at the prestigious club. Following negotiations, the owners said the new debenture scheme would now be DUCHAMP • LANVIN POLO RALPH LAUREN CHURCH TIMBERLAND LACOSTE

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Head calls for gender neutral parenting

• BARBOUR The Head of Heathfield school in Ascot has called for a revolution in parenting that would mean children mewes being brought up in a “gender-neutral” way. Heathfield school’s Jo Heywood believes all children should SPRING be encouraged to try out “male” and “female” roles. Ms Heywood told Sian Griffiths of The Sunday Times: “If a little boy wants to explore wearing a princess dress and a little girl wants to spend time in a fireman’s COLLECTIONS outfit, then that is to be encouraged... Have girlie make-up, but let boys have it too.” She believes one of NOW IN the benefits of gender neutral parenting is that it would produce girls confident about entering careers such as science and engineering, traditionally regarded as a man’s world. Sizes Small - 6XL – The Sunday Times

Kitten found decapitated in garden

The owners of a seven-month-old kitten have been left in “a zombie state” after it was decapitated and left in a border of their garden. Oreo, a Burmese Siamese cross, went missing on March 8. The Fagan family desperately searched the surrounding area and put up posters within a three-mile radius of their home in Surrey. His body was found yesterday in their garden, with no head and his collar next to him. The Save Me Trust, based in Windlesham, is involved in the investigation and said it could not rule out that an animal had attacked Oreo, but it will take around two weeks to know for sure. Anyone with information about what may have happened to Oreo is asked to call the Save Me Trust on 01344 623106. – The Mirror

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4 LIVING WITHIN April 2016 Protection 2016 OR Fixed Protection 2016. Money Matters Individual Protection 2016 can only be applied for where the total pension value is in excess of £1m as at Two men prosecuted for illegally dumping with Peter Sharratt 5 April 16. The LTA will then be the lower of the value as of 5/4/16 or £1.25m (current LTA). Individual waste in Chobham and Lightwater Protection 2016 does allow you (or your employer) to continue making pension contributions. In effect, Individual Protection 2016 protects what you have Surrey Heath Borough Council has successfully Council is fully committed to taking action against accrued already, but additional growth will be over prosecuted two people for illegally dumping waste those who dump rubbish. Hopefully the criminal the LTA and subject to the LTA tax charge. This is in Chobham and Lightwater. convictions, fines and reputational damage these 55% if taken as a lump sum and 25% PLUS Income Mitchell White from Woking pleaded guilty to fly- cases represent sends a clear message to other Tax if taken as Income. Fixed Protection 2016 retains tipping at Gracious Pond Road, Chobham. White, potential fly-tippers about this selfish and anti- the current £1.25m LTA and anyone can apply for it, who advertises his garden and landscape business social behaviour. Our Corporate Enforcement regardless of fund size. But contributions or benefit online was ordered to pay the prosecution costs team rely on information provided by members of accrual (Final Salary Schemes) MUST CEASE by and a fine of £1000, which also included clean-up the public to bring those responsible to justice." the 5 April 2016. If they do not, Fixed Protection costs. The Chair of the Bench said they found it a Julia Greenfield, Audit, Counter Fraud and Drop in lifetime allowance 2016 is lost and the standard LTA would apply. despicable thing to do and expected tradespeople Corporate Enforcement Manager said: "We were Earlier, I mentioned you may not be affected now, but to be decent and take pride in their work. able to prosecute these cases with the assistance Q. My query is about the Lifetime Allowance for may be in future, this leaves you with a dilemma; do Kasey Warth from Staines pleaded guilty to fly- received from the victims of the crime, who paid pensions reducing in April from £1.25 Mil to £1 you continue investing or not? Or, perhaps a harder tipping at Hook Mill Lane, Lightwater. Warth, money in good faith for their waste to be disposed Mil. My main pension is below the £1 Mil and whilst decision, do you leave your employers Pension who also advertised online, was ordered to pay of. Residents can help us tackle fly-tipping by I do have a couple of old pensions one of which is a Scheme? In this instance, and assuming you are 55 £1875.14, which included clear up costs, a £1000 being clear on who is taking their waste away. Final Salary Scheme, I would expect the total to still or over, you could consider taking some or all of your fine and prosecution costs. "People should be wary of anyone offering to take be below £1 Mil. Currently myself and my employer pensions now. Your pensions are tested against the On sentencing, the Chair held up a photo of the items away for a nominal fee. Always ask to see the both pay in to my main scheme and they have alerted LTA at the point you take them (or upon death) and fly-tip and said: "This is a singularly unimpressive appropriate waste permits and insist on a receipt. me to the change which has made me concerned that the amount of LTA allowance used is expressed as a sight and would have been horrendous to clear The penalties for fly-tipping can be severe and I should be doing something – should I? percentage. For instance; a fund of £700,000 taken up." may in some cases result in vehicles and property now would use 56% of the current LTA leaving 44% Councillor Vivienne Chapman, Portfolio Holder being confiscated, as well as disqualification from A. The Lifetime Allowance (LTA) will reduce to £1m to use in the future which from April would equate to for Community said: "Surrey Heath Borough driving being made in the Magistrates Court." on the 6 April 16. It’s likely to remain at this level until a value of £440,000. However, taking the £700,000 2018 at which point it will increase by CPI (inflation). after April would then use 70% of the revised LTA Should you be doing something? A lot depends on leaving 30% or £300,000 available. This is a complex the value of your pensions and so the first thing to subject and so the other thing to do is get advice. Proposed hopsital merger plan put on do is establish what they are actually worth. You will then be in a better situation to understand the Send your queries to Peter Sharratt, Kirk Rice hold because of deteriorating finances impact to you personally. Whilst your pensions may LLP, The Courtyard, High Street, Ascot, Berkshire, currently be below the revised LTA of £1m, with good SL5 7HP . The Boards of Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals and work and effort into these plans to date. We are investment returns you may be affected in future. As Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation both clear that resolving our immediate financial an example a Pension Fund of £700,000 growing in Email [email protected] Trusts have decided to pause their proposed difficulties has to be our priority over the coming value by 5%pa would reach £1m in just over 7 years. If merger planning to allow more time to focus on months. This is very much a joint decision and we add contributions of £1,000 per month, the value Please note: answers are given for general the financial position. one that both Boards feel puts us in a mutually would reach £1m in just over 5 years. Those affected guidance only and specific advice should be taken “In the light of the significant pressures beneficial position to create the solid foundation by the reduced LTA can apply for either Individual before acting on any of the suggestions made. on the NHS nationally, both financially and needed for the new organisation to be successful. operationally, both Trusts have work to do Both Boards still believe that creating a bigger, on their own individual areas of challenge. In stronger organisation is one of the best ways addition, both Trusts need to ensure that we take to secure and protect high quality services for account of the national and regional policies as our patients, but this has to be done at the right they change and become clear,” it said in a press time.” statement issued online by Ashford & St Peter’s Aileen McLeish concluded: “We appreciate Hospitals. that this pause creates uncertainty, particularly “Current predictions however mean that the for our staff, but it’s clearly in everyone’s merger plans – as they are currently described interests to make sure we are pursuing the right - would not be able to realise the anticipated plans at the right time. We have always said we benefits needed to make the merger viable, and will only do this if it is in the best interests of our thus the benefits to patients. The deteriorating patients and addressing these immediate issues financial position at Royal Surrey is a significant is the best way to secure a sound future for both contributing factor, which both Boards have patients and staff.” taken into account as part of their review of the Sir Andrew Morris, Chief Executive of Frimley current situation.” Health NHS Foundation Trust, was recently Aileen McLeish, Chairman of Ashford & St reported to have said that the NHS should do Peter’s Hospitals, said: “As we work towards trust takeovers on a “bigger scale” when the bringing our Trusts together, we’ve been looking conditions are right. in greater detail at how we can do this to give In October 2014, Frimley took over the proposed new organisation the best possible Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals NHS start. Current predictions however mean that the Foundation Trust. merger plans – as they are currently described In January, it was reported that Sir Andrew had – may not be able to realise the anticipated been awarded an annual pay rise of £35,000, financial benefits, and hence benefits to patients, taking his earnings to £215,000. needed to make the merger viable.” A spokesman for Frimley Health said: Chairman at the Royal Surrey, John Denning, “Recent salary adjustments in executive pay at said: “This is not a decision our Boards have Frimley Health were a reflection of the added taken lightly, particularly as we have put a lot of responsibility associated with the acquisition.”

Give your business a lift Advertise In LIVING WITHIN Email [email protected] April 2016 LIVING WITHIN 5 Tradition nurtures Ascot to rename Gold Cup to Quince Players wonderful memories Abigail’s Party honour Queen’s 90th birthday Mike Leigh’s classic directed by Sarah Matthews and This year's Gold Cup at the Royal meeting on performed by the Thursday 16 June will be renamed to mark the marvellous Quince Queen's 90th birthday, Ascot racecourse has Players. announced. Traditionally the most prestigious race at Royal Ascot, it will now be called the Gold Cup in Honour Thursday 5 to Saturday 14 May. of The Queen's 90th birthday. Cordes Hall, Sunninghill. Tradition serves as an avenue for creating shared Johnny Weatherby, Her Majesty’s Representative Tel 01344 874200 memories with our families and friends. At Coworth at Ascot, is reported to have said that the Queen is Flexlands School we believe traditions create "delighted" by the decision. wonderful childhood memories for our pupils. He said the Gold Cup "is very much the race They remind us that we are part of a history that which resonates most with the public." Her Kirk Rice launch defines our past, shapes who we are today and what Majesty's filly, Estimate won the Gold Cup in 2003. we want to be. They enhance the strong "family The Queen's birthday is on 21 April. culture" at the school that begins with our Skylark The race will revert to the Gold Cup in 2017. new website Nursery and extends right through to our alumni, who still enjoy returning for our key events. This term our Easter Service, held at St.Lawrence Church, Chobham, brought together pupils, parents Smoking ban in Runnymede playgrounds and staff for a moment of reflection and faith. On the last day of the spring term, it was the customary A voluntary smoking ban is being launched in children’s play areas in Virginia Water and across morning break Easter egg hunt, organised by our Runnymede and other parts of Surrey. The scheme will rely on the goodwill of people using them and parents. The sound of singing birds in the quiet will be supported by signs featuring artwork by local children. Smokefree zones cover fenced off areas playground was suddenly drowned by a flurry of containing children’s play equipment. They do not include parks and open spaces. excited, squealing children searching shrubs, trees, Cllr Marisa Heath, Runnymede Community Services Committee Chairman, said: “By making these behind benches, in hedges, on windowsills and even playgrounds smoke free, we are offering our children a chance to enjoy play facilities without being Kirk Rice, a local independent firm of accountants, in the tulips. There was laughter and delight as eggs exposed to other people’s smoke. We all know that smoking is bad for our health and we hope that people tax advisors and financial advisors has just launched were found and counted. Rich pickings by some led will act responsibly and avoid smoking in these children’s areas.” a brand new website. It has been designed with a to increased fun as they re-hid chocolaty treats for fresh look and user-friendly navigation, updated with others to find! latest information about accounting, tax and financial Do come and see us this summer term. We would Tools stolen overnight from van in Ascot planning issues and the full range of services on offer. be delighted to show you our school. It provides vast amounts of information, articles and - Anne Sweeney, Head, Coworth Flexlands School Thieves stole tools from a van in Kennel Ride, Ascot some time between 8.00pm on Monday 7 and 6.45am resources including over 100 free factsheets and www.coworthflexlands.co.uk on Tuesday 8 March. The driver’s side rear window was smashed. The owner reported that a DeWalt guides, online calculators and tax tables. Visit the site Telephone 01276 855707 cordless drill and a Makita cordless drill had been stolen. Anyone with information should call 101. at www.kirkrice.co.uk to find out more.

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High achievers: Kaya Sittampalam Main, Sophie Elsey and Sophie Quirk Readers in Virginia Water will no doubt be and now we’re turning our attention to improving delighted to know that they will benefit from a plan hundreds of miles of pavements that are used daily. The National finals of the British Schools’ regional rounds to make the National finals and revealed by Surrey County Council to rebuild more "In the first year we’ll be targeting those most Modern Biathlon was held at Crystal Palace in Mrs Kirstie Hartwell, Curriculum Leader for the than 200 miles of pavements in the county. The in need of improvement and those used the most, March. Modern biathlon consists of a separate Physical Education Faculty at Charters said, "We cost of the scheme is £20 million. such as in town centre shopping areas and outside swim and run for all age groups with the distances are very proud of all of our qualifying students The work will not start until next year, and then schools or hospitals. depending on the competitor’s age. Competitors who did exceptionally well. I must mention Emily only 75 miles of footpaths will be overhauled. "Not only will this help mums taking their kids run and swim times are then converted to points, Miller who finished 12th in the Under 13 Girls Trumps Green Avenue is the only road in Virginia to schools and older people visiting their doctor with the final positions being decided by the total competition and of course the Under 14 Girls team Water named in the first year of the improvement or hospital but it will also give town centres and number of points achieved overall after both who finished 3rd. All the students have shown plan. Surrey has decided that Windleham's shops a boost and while money is tight we knew disciplines. The Under 14 Girls team of Kaya enormous commitment and I am pleased that their pavements are perfect as they are at present, with no we had to take action." Sittampalam Main, Sophie Elsey and Sophie dedication has been rewarded." plans to improve the footways there in the first year. Plans for the footpaths being covered in the other Quirk were placed 3rd in the country which is an Sophie Quirk said, "I was pleased to come away John Furey, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet years of the programme have yet to be decided and amazing achievement. with the fastest run time of the competition for my Member for Highways, said: "We’re working will go to each of the county’s 11 local committees Students had to qualify from the previous age group." incredibly hard to provide smoother road surfaces for their input. 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Classic Hungarian Goulash Soup

3 cloves garlic finely chopped 1 small jar of sundried tomatoes chopped 2 medium size tins of chopped tomatoes 500ml good beef stock 1 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp caraway seed Extra Virgin olive oil Salt and pepper

Cut the steak into very small pieces and seasoned with flour black pepper and paprika.

Fry the red onion, garlic and the seasoned steak in the heated olive oil for about 5 minutes, until the meat is I have only ever had the soup version of browned and onions softened. the classic Hungarian Goulash once, in Switzerland many years ago. Then stir a tablespoon of flour and a teaspoon of smoked paprika into the pot. I usually make soups in my Le Creuset pot, so something similar would be ideal. Add the two tins of chopped tomatoes, the sundried tomato, the sugar, caraway seed and finally the stock. YOU WILL NEED 500g chuck steak / braising beef steak Allow the soup to simmer for about 45 minutes, Black pepper adding salt and pepper to taste. Smoked paprika Sour cream and caraway bread are perfect with 2 red onions finely diced this soup.

and what others call their bottoms - call them what you edges until there is no remaining trace of the “choke” will, they are shaped a bit like a cup and to get at them (the “official” name for this embryonic flower). you will need some equipment: two sharp stainless Squeeze some lemon juice inside and allow to cover knives (a large one and a small parer), a large container all the newly exposed yellow flesh - to stop it from for the debris, and a teaspoon and a cut lemon to hand discolouring. too. Choose artichokes that look fresh - two to three Trim the stalk end to the base of the artichoke, unless medium large ones will probably be enough. you want to keep a little tail (not necessary for this Trim the stalk a little, if it helps, but start by pulling off recipe), rub cut surface with lemon. Now take your the outer leaves, until you hit a line that divides the soft paring knife and pare off all the surface green tough pale yellow base from the tough green leaves above - bits from the base of the artichoke - it should look I’m keeping it relatively simple for April with some stop at this point. Use the large sharp knife to cut off pale and clean when you are finished - rub again with stars of the culinary firmament just coming into the tips of the leaves above this plimsoll line (quite a lemon. season. Artichokes are entering their first flush sizeable chunk) and rub the cut edge of what remains Melt a generous knob of butter in a sauté pan, throw (and have been spotted already in FruitWorld), and with the lemon. in the potatoes (whole if they are small, cut into large Jersey Royals are nearly always worth the money Now take a look inside - packed into the middle of chunks if they are large) and stir to coat in the butter. during their short showing - waxy, flavourful - a your averagely sized artichoke (very small ones will Cut your artichoke hearts into appropriate sized special spud with a “slow food” pedigree. be immune) is a silky fibrous mass that would flower pieces - “appropriate” will depend on the size of the The spuds (half a kilo is a respectable amount) take if it were allowed - like a thistle. To eat any of this is artichoke - but what you are trying to achieve is that the almost no preparation, other than a good rub under unpleasant to say the least - akin to eating feathers - so artichoke pieces should be roughly the same size (and running water to remove soil and papery outer skins, we want to take this part out and discard. A teaspoon so take roughly the same time to cook) as the potatoes. but artichokes can give a moment’s hesitation for works best for me - dig it in somewhere in the densely Season with salt, turn the heat down low, put a lid on those without experience of them - especially as they packed soft centre, then start scraping out the bottom the pan, and allow to cook for between about 30 and are not cheap. I want to use what some call their hearts of the bowl of the artichoke and around the inside 40 minutes (stir, or shake the pan, OFTEN!) until the vegetables no longer resist a knife tip being inserted; at this point they are cooked. As they near the end of their cooking time, take a clove of garlic and a small handful of parsley leaves; chop both, separately, finely; then chop them again together. When the potatoes are cooked, throw in the “persillade” (to give this mix of garlic and parsley its “official” name too), and stir and cook for about a minute. Add pepper before serving - serve immediately - enjoy! Erica x www.acooksblog.com

“Remind me to tell you about the time I looked into the heart of an artichoke.” – Margo Channing /Bette Davis All About Eve April 2016 LIVING WITHIN 9 Virginia Water school children can Junior Schools gather at LVS Ascot now apply for Surrey Youth Games for fabulous Festival Of Sport

If you are aged 7 to 16 years and live in or attend take place at sports clubs, leisure centres and a school in Virginia Water or any other part of schools across the borough. Spaces are limited, Runnymede you could join Team Runnymede in therefore those interested should book early to the 20th annual P&G Surrey Youth Games 2016. avoid disappointment. Details for the coaching session times and venues The competition will be held at Surrey Sports have now been confirmed. Park in Guildford on Saturday 18 and Sunday There are 15 sports to choose from, including 19 June 2016. To be eligible for the Runnymede badminton, boxing, cricket, football, lacrosse, training sessions you must either live or go to judo, netball, rugby, squash, swimming, and table school in Runnymede and, if you already play a tennis. sport, you must be below county standard. Full The Sport and Health Development Officer Suzi details of the coaching sessions, age ranges and Bowen said: “The P&G Surrey Youth Games is a full eligibility can be found on our website. To great opportunity for young people to try a new register for the coaching sessions please visit sport, or to improve their skills by taking part in www.runnymede.gov.uk/syg high quality free coaching sessions. Every young person who takes part will receive eight weeks of For further information about the Surrey Marist A team: Winners of the netball cup competition at the LVS Ascot Junior School Festival of Sport free sports coaching in their chosen sport/s. At the Youth Games please contact the Community Eighteen junior schools from across Berkshire refereeing matches and helping organise the day. end of the coaching sessions, teams will be chosen Development Officer for Sport and Health, Suzi and beyond were recently invited to LVS Ascot to Senior Master of Junior School Ed Dennis to compete at the P&G Surrey Youth Games.” Bowen on 01932 425677 or e-mail share the independent all-ability school’s ethos said: "It is fantastic to be able to host so many The training sessions start from 16 April and [email protected] of sporting inclusion, opportunity and fun at its schools for an event of this scale. We are blessed Junior School Festival of Sport. to have some excellent sporting facilities and it is a Twenty football teams and 16 netball teams privilege to share these with the local junior school took over the extensive sports facilities at the community. Our junior school sporting ethos is independent all-ability school’s 25-acre site. about having fun, providing opportunities and Mini-leagues were played out over four football being inclusive and it has been a pleasure to watch pitches and four netball courts to determine who that played out alongside so many other school went through to the knockout cup, plate, vase communities today." and shield competitions which ensured all teams In the netball event, Marist A lifted the Cup Top of the Class played at least four matches throughout the whilst Wooden Hill, Holly Spring and Meadow afternoon and gave teams the chance to vie for Vale were the respective recipients of the Plate, silverware at the end of the event regardless of Vase and Shield. Discover how to feature your school in Living Within their abilities. Binfield claimed the overall football glory, The benefit of being an all-through school was winning the Cup tournament for group winners, Email [email protected] demonstrated by LVS Ascot sixth-formers and whilst Sandy Lane, LVS Ascot A and Wooden Hill year 11 students contributing to the event by B won the Plate, Vase and Shield respectively. CASA NOVA Simply Irresistible Italian RESTAURANT Situated at a prime location in the heart of Virginia Water, Casa Nova has become a favourite with discerning Italian foodies for more than nine years. José and his team are passionate about great food and wine, served in a modern, warm and Excellent inviting environment. Casa Nova is a traditional Italian restaurant offering freshly prepared dishes with only the Italian Cuisine best seasonal ingredients. The a la carte menu is extensive and there are also daily specials on offer, which give an ever- changing choice to Casa Nova’s loyal customers. as Parma ham or garlic mushrooms to start, The ambience created together with the Monday to Friday and on Sundays, Casa Nova followed by veal escalope in a dreamy brandy, cream and peppercorn sauce or a choice of fine service and attention to detail, makes offers a good value set menu for lunch. Starters could include the soup of the day; delicious pasta dishes, cooked to taste and then any occasion a time to remember. warm pear and Parma ham salad served with a daily choice of desserts, such as tiramisu or goats cheese dressing; egg Florentine; prawns, profiteroles. Marie Rose sauce and mixed leaf salad; or On Sundays, roast beef is always on the menu. Casa Nova extends a warm welcome to any melons and fruits served with strawberry For those who are passionate about fish, Casa dressing. Nova serves the freshest dishes – hake, lobster, discerning diner, be it business or pleasure. On Monday to Thursday evenings, the set monkfish, salmon, scampi and scallops to name Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, the restaurant menu offers a great choice of tasty treats, such but a few. Menus are seasonal, so you will always caters for all with its superb Italian cuisine. find new dishes when you return. Follow with dolci del giorno, the sweets of 2 Course Lunch £14.95 Monday to Friday the day, and your visit to Casa Nova should be fulfilled. 3 Course Dinner £20.95 Monday to Thursday There is also an extensive wine list, with wines 3 Course Sunday Lunch £21.95 from around the world, ranging from very good house wines to something for a special occasion, including champagne and prosecco Whether you’re looking for a light refreshing bite, a cosy meal for two or a treat for family and friends, Casa Nova never disappoints. Buon appetito! 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. 10 LIVING WITHIN April 2016 Ascot teacher puts on wrestling Team from St Michael’s CofE Primary display for Sport Relief in Sunninghill wins Hi 5 Netball at the Berkshire Schools Games The LVS Ascot sports hall was transformed in to a wrestling arena as Senior Master of Junior School Ed Dennis swapped his suit and tie for lycra to step in to the ring to wrestle for Sport Relief. Amongst the crowd was 1970s wrestling legend Steve Veidor, who has been in the ring himself with Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks and whose granddaughters at LVS Ascot’s junior and senior schools were also there to show their support. The unusual fundraiser captured the imagination of pupils and parents at the leading independent all-ability school as a crowd of over 400 cheered Mr Dennis on as he defeated ‘Dynamite’ Pete Dunne, raising £2,500 for Sport Relief in scenes that were echoed the following night in the Olympic Park when Paddy McGuinness took on McFly’s Harry Judd in a slightly more genteel wrestling match up. Mr Dennis met with Steve Veidor afterwards, with Steve praising the show as “excellent, really professional and Ed was very good. He would not have looked out of place on World of Sport and the crowd really responded. It is brilliant that the school did something so different to entertain and raise money for Sport Relief”. Four other thrilling matches took place in front of a capacity crowd featuring wrestlers from all over Britain, before the LVS Ascot community got what they really wanted – the entrance of Mr Dennis to Mr Dennis goes for a high risk manouvre watched by his young fans wild applause whose bruising 20-minute bout always seek to inspire pupils in innovative ways, ended in victory, sparking jubilant celebrations and teach them to reach for the stars. I wanted to amongst a significant proportion of the school’s be a wrestler when I was little and I’ve shown my After winning the Ascot & Maidenhead District the changing team shape and roles, and this squad 970 pupils. pupils that dreams can come true. We have also Netball Tournament at the beginning of March, an showed these qualities continually throughout the Mr Dennis said: "The evening was a roaring raised a lot of money for Sport Relief whilst having eight strong team from St Michael’s CofE Primary day. success and has created a real buzz through the fun, and increased awareness of this really worthy in Sunninghill went on to represent the area in the To celebrate, the team and their coaches went off whole school all week. LVS Ascot’s teachers cause too." Berkshire School Games held at Bisham Abbey to explore the ‘Cultural Village’ that accompanies National Sports Centre on Wednesday 16 March. the Games, in the legacy spirit of the London On a fine and bright spring morning, the team Olympics. Here they had their faces painted in played six matches of 14 minutes each against the school colours, and attended an ‘Inspirational schools representing all the other areas across Talk’ by an England badminton player, as well as Berkshire. St. Michaels won all six games, scoring relaxing by playing more sports. 52 goals in the process, with only 12 being scored A truly memorable and fun day was had by all, Claremont Fan Court School against them. inspiring all the players to continue to practice An independent co-educational school for pupils aged 2½ to 18 years In Hi 5 Netball all eight players rotate on and hard to develop their sporting skills, team work off the court, and have to play every position on and determination to succeed. St. Michael’s Head the court over the course of the event, including Teacher, Staff, Parents and Netball coaches are Goal Shooter, Goal Keeper and Centre, which are enormously proud of the teams’ achievements and usually very specialist roles. This requires skill, their positive and dedicated attitude throughout Open Morning versatility and team chemistry to quickly adapt to the netball season. Whole School St George’s Ascot celebrate the Friday 17 June 9.30am - 11.30am opening of new school building Introductory talk at 9.30am

After a lavish Champagne and canapés reception, Prospective families are very welcome to attend. the official naming and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the prestigious new Luker building at St To reserve a place, please telephone George’s Ascot was held in the presence of the 01372 473624 or email: school governors and Windsor based architects, Edginton Spink & Hyne. [email protected] The building, named after the school’s Chairman of Governors Edward Luker, is the brainchild of Headmistress Rachel Owens and the product of several years’ planning. This fabulous new building provides state-of-the-art educational resources and facilities including a library, language laboratory, classrooms and smaller tutorial rooms. The prestigious new Luker building at St George’s Ascot The jewel in the crown of this stunning building only provides girls with resources, but encourages is the library, which has already become a hub them to study, research, enquire and develop the of learning and research within the school. The skills necessary for university and life beyond St library itself is named after former pupil Elaine George’s.” Vagliano, who was a part of the French Resistance Headmistress Rachel Owens said: “This is a bold and aided the Allies in World War Two before and exciting venture for St George’s which will being captured, tortured and killed by the Nazis. make a tangible difference to the academic life of www.claremont-school.co.uk School Librarian, Alison Kennedy said: “I feel every girl here. I am immensely proud of what we privileged to be able to develop a space, which not have achieved.”

Living Within-MASTER-2015/16.indd 5 13/07/2015 11:57 April 2016 LIVING WITHIN 11 TASIS students attend European Chelsea’s Asmir Begovic visits Global Issues Network Conference the boys at Papplewick Eight TASIS England upper school students recently travelled to Luxembourg for the 2016 European Global Issues Network (GIN) Conference. Organised by the International School of Luxembourg and hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, the conference focused on the theme "Caring For Humanity, Our Duty". Collaborating with 300 students from 28 high schools around the world, the TASIS representatives engaged in discussions designed to develop an their knowledge, action plans, and experience. increased awareness of the global issues presented Throughout the past year, the TASIS students in Jean-François Rischard's book, High Noon: 20 developed connections with the International Global Problems, 20 Years To Solve Them. Rescue Committee, the NO Project, and Everyday During the conference, students heard from Ambassador. In addition, they created their take- speakers such as Jasmin O’Hara of The Worldwide action plan for the coming year, based on the slogan Tribe, Aaron Jones, co-founder of Fikay Eco "think globally, act locally". The GIN club hopes Fashion, and two refugees from Iraq who are to bring speakers to campus and hold events that currently residing in Luxembourg, Hind and will focus on developing the TASIS community’s Raed. TASIS students also gave three separate understanding of the refugee crisis. They also presentations on the topics of the refugee crisis, intend to collaborate with lower and middle school human trafficking, and the digital divide, sharing students to raise their awareness and participation. Professor Robert Winston encourages girls to choose career in science as he Asmir Begovic, Chelsea Football Club’s goalkeeper, the school. He also told the boys about his charity, made a huge impression on boys at Papplewick the Asmir Begovic Foundation, which enables opens STEM building at Heathfield School in Ascot, when he visited to talk to aspiring building and improvement of recreational facilities footballers. in England and in Bosnia and Hercegovina. The Bosnian professional footballer, who also Headmaster Tom Bunbury said: "Many thanks to Professor Robert Winston singled out the plays for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, Asmir Begovic for giving up so much of his time to outstanding work of female scientists as he opened inspired the boys with his words of wisdom, his talk to our boys. He demonstrated to us his passion the new STEM building at all-girls Heathfield in training tips, and his patience in signing autographs for encouraging kids to be active and live a fun and Ascot. on shirts, footballs, and old boots for every boy in healthy lifestyle." The world-renowned fertility expert spoke to a packed audience of girls, parents and staff at Heathfield School about his work and thoughts on genetics before officially opening the new building and meeting girls carrying out experiments and demonstrating their work. He also answered questions from girls on his life and career and gave his thoughts on recent advances in genetics. Heathfield School Head Jo Heywood and Lord Robert Winston Discussing the background to his work in at the opening of the school's STEM facility embryology and how it started with a desire to the sanctity of human life is threatened as it was help a young woman whose first child had died of during the era of eugenics.” a genetic disorder, the world-renowned fertility He also told girls: “Science is moving so rapidly expert told schoolgirls about the exemplary work of that the knowledge we generate is increasingly three women in his current team, saying: difficult to control. It becomes more dangerous and “They are typical of what you can do. Young difficult to control. There are always hidden dangers women should not feel they are less able than young we never anticipated.” men. In many areas of science, there are more Earlier, Professor Winston also warned that it women than men and all of those three women have was sometimes easy for scientists “to be seduced raised happy and healthy families alongside their by a sense of their own infallibility” and advised work. I am not half as good a role model for you than schoolgirls considering science as a career to any one of those women. What I find is that women remember their responsibility was “always to the work in wonderful collaboration and what we do individual not to the society”. collectively together is very important.” He added: “Doctors have immense power. They He added: “The young woman I was able to help in see people at their most vulnerable and anxious. We my early career went on to have healthy twins that doctors have a huge responsibility to ensure that I had tea with the other day – they are now young we don’t do things in our own interest but in the women. It was an amazing experience to be able to interests of the people who come to us.” help and that is why science is so wonderful.” Taking his audience on a whistle-stop tour of Ahead of cutting the ribbon at the school’s the development - and misuse - of genetics with new STEM building with its scientist Head Jo a nod to the Nazis’ eugenics experiments in the Heywood, he also sounded a note of caution about concentration camps and the mass sterilisation the ‘unexpected dangers’ of advances in human programmes in many countries and the popularity knowledge. of the eugenics movement – he warned of the Referring to the possibility of Britain’s first potential abuse of genetic science in a volatile world genetically engineered human embryos, which dominated by prejudice. the fertility watchdog is set to make a ruling on Heathfield Head Jo Heywood said: “When I heard this month, the fertility scientist said: “This is very Professor Winston had accepted our invitation to topical. Mankind was changed by using tools, why open the new STEM block, I was literally hopping not modify humans to become superhumans? around my room with delight. It was a huge honour “It is a very serious issue in a world dominated to have him here and for him to take so much time to by people with intolerances. There are unexpected talk to the girls, engage with them and answer their dangers as our knowledge develops. Why would questions. I am sure he has inspired many of them that that be so dangerous to our humanity? Because to think about a career in the sciences.” 12 LIVING WITHIN April 2016 Ascot accessories shopping evening at Pink & Brown

Pink & Brown is an independent lifestyle shop in Sunninghill and there will be 10% off boutique in Sunninghill High Street selling a on all purchases over £20 during the event so wide range of design-led greetings cards, gift as Caroline Andrews, the owner and host of wrap and high quality gifts. this event says: "Do come along and bring your Thames Valley Rotary Conference They also stock a range of fashion accessories for friends, and enjoy a glass or two of fizz with us ladies and will be holding an ‘Ascot Accessories’ whilst shopping for accessories to co-ordinate held in Windsor Great Park Shopping Evening on Thursday 28 April from your Ascot outfit." 6.00pm to 9.00pm in the shop at 13 High Street, Sunninghill. There will be Italian suede handbags and More than 650 delegates from all over Thames baskets from France, stylish jewelled Holster Valley descended on Savill Court Hotel in Windsor sandals from Australia (perfect for a back up Great Park last month for the District 1090 Rotary when the heels get too much at the races!) Conference. Also available are silk scarves and cotton Delegates kicked-off the conference with a wraps to keep you warm if the weather is a little cabaret themed evening where they were wowed inclement! by the stars of tomorrow as Redroofs Theatre New to the shop this year are fascinators, School from Sunninghill and Maidenhead put on straw hats and a range of stylish sunglasses – a show. all reasonably priced so you can be beautifully Saturday evening was the District Governor's accessorised for your summer social events! Ball, a chance to dress up, enjoy stunning food and The shopping evening starts at 6.00pm at the dance the night away to live music. District Governor, Fred King, said: "I am delighted that our Rotary District 1090 Annual Conference took place just outside Windsor, a Local talent sweeps the boards at first for us, with so many fellow Rotarians coming together in a celebration of all that they have, and continue, to achieve for local, national and Pirates of Penzance auditions international communities. They really are a gift to the world." Conference delegates enjoyed an address from Local talent swept the boards at "The Pirates one time Children’s TV Presenter Johnny Ball, of Penzance" auditions held recently by the father of Zoe Ball. Other speakers included Spotlights Musical Theatre Group. Thames Valley Chief Constable Francis Habgood, "The theme of the Conference was Local Action, "We were simply bowled over by the abilities of Reama Shearman from Thames Valley Adventure Global Impact and I was very pleased that so many the local auditionees with the result that all the Playground, The Coxless Crew who have just of our speakers were people who have made a principal parts in the show will be played by people achieved a world first by rowing 8,446 miles significant impact on the lives of the young and old who live in, or nearby to, Sunningdale, Chavey unsupported across the Pacific Ocean; and Clare in their local communities and around the world Down, Ascot and Sunninghill," said Serena Kay, Periton, the new CEO of charity Helen & Douglas too," Fred explained. the group's music director, House. Rotary has always been at the forefront in its "We have a Pirate King and a Mabel, our leading support of local communities, working hard to lady, from Sunningdale, a Pirate Kings second improve the lives of the young and old by providing in command, Samuel, from Sunninghill and a funding for various projects, as well as hands-on Sergeant of Police and apprentice Pirate, Frederic, volunteering support. Projects supported by from Ascot and Chavey Down to name but a few," Rotary include funding local food banks, running Serena said. competitions within schools such as Young Chef, Emma Pritchard, from Sunningdale (pictured Young Photographer, Young Writer, as well as right), will play Mabel the young girl who falls providing hands-on volunteering to fundraise in love with Frederic the newly qualified Pirate. for Children in Need and renovate schools, Emma has been singing in musicals from the age playgrounds and community centres. of 14, having been dragged along by her father to Over the past year Rotarians from within the be one of the children in a production of Carousel in district have raised in excess of £200,000 for local which he was performing. She hasn’t looked back Rotary District Governor Fred King opens conference and international charities and projects. and has had leading roles in The Mikado, Salad Days, Kismet, Blitz and her personal favourite My Fair Lady, playing Eliza Doolittle. Summer." Living in Sunningdale with her husband, James, Spotlights Musical Theatre Group will perform and her three daughters Imogen, Georgiana and "The Pirates of Penzance" at the Rose Theatre, Octavia all of whom sing, Emma works at a prep part of St.Mary's School, in Ascot on Thursday school in Windsor teaching a Year 1 class and 21, Friday 22 and Saturday 23 July from 7.30pm. conducting the school's senior choir. There will also be a matinee on Saturday 23 July "We are so pleased to have Emma as our leading from 2.30pm. The show is the highlight of the lady," Serena said. "People are going to be bowled groups silver jubilee year and its box office is now over by the level of the musical and dramatic talent open. Tickets costing £15 (£10 for the matinee) that she and her colleagues bring to the Pirates of can be booked on 01344 205651 or by post at 50 Penzance when Spotlights perform it this coming Kingsley Ave, Camberley GU15 2NB. Young performers from Redroofs Theatre School wow the audience. April 2016 LIVING WITHIN 13 Hazel Spring Tournament Mike And Twelfth O’Connor At Guards The Mechanics Night Live onstage, Hazel Guards Polo Club’s English supergroup This story of performs her first tournament of fronted by Genesis’ romance, satire and unforgettable songs the year. founding member, mistaken identity from the iconic film A great warm-up Mike Rutherford. is crafted into one Breaking Glass, for both players and Adding a splash of the most exciting including Eighth ponies. of rock’n’roll glitz and accessible Day, Will You, Big Tuesday 19 April to to the BMW PGA Shakespeare Brother, If Only and more. Sunday 8 May Championship. productions of recent years. Saturday 7 May 8.00pm Guards Polo Club Saturday 28 May Monday 25 to Saturday 30 April Windlesham Club & Theatre. Windsor Great Park Wentworth Club Theatre Royal Windsor Telephone 07903 462636 Telephone 01784 434212 Telephone 01344 840550 Telephone 01753 853 888

Original Theatre Company Discover Ascot Ascot Presents Invincible Raceday Keane’s Fashion Weekend A brand new Enjoy the first day The largest boutique production of the of the Flat season Tom Chaplin fashion sale outside smash hit, sell-out at the world’s most London. 110 top comedy, Invincible. famous racecourse. companies selling Produced by the There is no cost confirmed for clothes you won’t award-winning for Queen Anne find on the high street Original Theatre Enclosure (formerly Wentworth gig for leisure, pleasure, Company (Birdsong, Three Men In A Boat). Grandstand Admission). work, holidays and evenings. Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 April Wednesday 27 April. Friday 15 and Saturday 16 April South Hill Park RG12 7PA. Racecourse, Ascot Racecourse, Ascot Tom Chaplin, the lead singer of the chart- Telephone 01344 484 123 Telephone 0844 346 3000 topping band Keane, will perform live at the Telephone 01367 860017. BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club on Sunday 29 May, adding a further dash of glamour to an already star-studded event. Hundred Seventy FORTHCOMING EVENTS The tournament is set to be better than ever this year with super-group Mike and Split Living Within’s pick of the best things the Mechanics cranking up the amplifiers Featuring Leo on the new, expanded Show Stage with their Lyons and Joe to do, see and be in April and beyond repertoire of hits on the Saturday evening. Gooch, formerly Chaplin, who sold more than 10 million with Ten Years albums worldwide with Keane, will then make it a weekend to remember when he and his After. band bring down the curtain on the event the Tickets £12 in following night. advance or £14 on Sussex-born Chaplin, who is a keen golfer the door. Charters School and cricketer, will also play in the BMW Friday 22 April 7.30pm UNITY • RESPECT • EXCELLENCE PGA Championship Celebrity Pro-Am on the Jagz, Ascot Wednesday, joining a host of famous names Telephone 01344 878100 Cordially invites you to attend the from the worlds of sport and entertainment. “I’ve always loved playing in the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am, so I’m really excited that this year I’ll be performing there too,” said Bracknell Folk presents Chaplin. “Being able to watch world-class golfers up Jim McLean close is an amazing experience and you learn so From Celtic much from being alongside them for 18 holes. instrumentals through I’ll definitely be back in my comfort zone on the folk, americana, Sunday night though, and we’ll be looking to blues and country An elegant Black Tie evening at sign off a fantastic week in style with a great Jim reinterprets Charters School performance.” traditional and Advance tickets for Sunday 29 May are contemporary songs Friday 22nd April 2016 available now, representing excellent value at £45. Advance tickets are also available for in an original style with skilful guitar playing the other three tournament days, the Tuesday and distinctive vocals. An exclusive evening of patriotic splendour for just 160 guests practice day and the Celebrity Pro-Am. Tuesday 26 April 8.30pm. The Sun, supporting Charters School Maine Centre and other worthwhile school causes. To book, or for more information, visit Windlesham. Telephone 07899 751964 www.europeantour.com/tickets or call 01344 The entertainment will be a mix of our exceptional school talent and the amazing 840550. voice of West End Star, Colin Roy and his band plus a few special surprises that will Pirates Of make this a night to remember. TWILIGHT TICKETS Fans who prefer music to golf haven’t been Penzance The school hall will be transformed to honour this special day which coincides with the neglected, with a limited number of ‘Twilight Silver Jubilee opening of Charters School on St George’s Day 1958. Tickets’ currently available, permitting access show from The You will enjoy a drinks reception and a candlelit 3 course meal with table wine. to the closing stages of the third and fourth Spotlights Musical rounds of the BMW PGA Championship from There will be a Grand & Silent Auction with an exciting array of items. Theatre Group. 4.00pm and then the concert, after play, in the Ticket price is £65 per ticket or £600 for a table of 10. Championship Village at 5.45pm. Comic pirates, We can cater for any combination of ticket requests. cowardly policemen, enthusiastic For ticket or table reservations or sponsorship opportunities please contact Tickets, costing just £30 on Saturday and Sunday (gate price £35), are limited and flappers, a major-general and more. Alan Carr on 07770 800511 or email [email protected] available on a first come, first served basis. Rose Theatre, St Mary’s School, Ascot St Georges Charity Ball Student Committee - Louis Berkeley, Ines Teixeira-Dias, Molly Purcell, Samuel Veasey Music fans are encouraged to guarantee their Thursday 21 to Saturday 23 July Charters School Association, Charters Road, Sunningdale, Ascot, Berkshire. SL5 9QY Registered Charity Number 1042795 admission now by calling 01344 840550 or Telephone 01784 483203 visiting www.europeantour.com/tickets 14 LIVING WITHIN April 2016 Good Gardening

with Alison Jones

April Gardening with Alison Jones

Let’s celebrate spring and enjoy the gardening season ahead. There is a huge selection of hardy shrubs and perennials of all sizes and colours ready to plant into containers and borders. Plant rhododendron and hydrangea now and watch Call today on: them come into their prime. Healthy rhododendrons Telephone: 01483 820226 Mobile: 07939 688597 have loads of colour and hardy foliage. The hydrangea has gorgeous blooms with the wow factor. There are email: [email protected] shades to match all tastes and they look stunning in containers. They work well when planted in front of larger Acers like dappled shade, and are best grown in shrubs, which will also give much needed shade. In moist, free-draining neutral to acidic soil. Position a sheltered spot, they take very little care. Originally them where they will get shade during the hottest part from woodland, they prefer shady positions, although of the day and protection from drying winds. some can tolerate sunshine – ask for advice in the Japanese maples put on a show right through the garden centre if you’re unsure. year, starting as soon as foliage unfurls in spring and Enjoy Spring with The rhododendron is ericaceous or acid-loving. continuing through the autumn before the leaves fall. If you don’t have acid soil, plant yours in generous You’ll be spoilt for choice when picking one to add a amounts of ericaceous soil from the garden centre to little maple magic to your garden. give it a good start. You can also treat it to a regular ericaceous feed during the flowering season and TIPS FOR GROWING YOUR when it finishes flowering. Surround it in mulch, such JAPANESE MAPLE as chipped bark around the base of the plant to protect the roots from drying out as they are fairly close to the 1. Choose a sheltered spot with well- surface. Don’t give tap water to ericaceous plants; drained soil containing plenty of compost use rainwater or boiled water from the kettle that has to lock in moisture and ensure the cooled. ground never dries out. Our plant of the moment is the Japanese maple. It’s a hardy shrub, also known as Acer palmatum. 3. A thick mulch of leaf-mould, compost With a rich red autumnal colour, it is small, slow or shredded bark over the soil around the growing and ideal for large containers. The Japanese maple will also help retain moisture and maple is also the perfect choice of tree for any small reduce annual weed growth. or courtyard garden, as it remains a compact size without the need for regular pruning. It goes well with 4. When growing in a container choose the rhododendron and hydrangea. a large and stable terracotta pot with Garden Furniture & Barbecues Visit Us Online It can create a focal point in your garden, drainage holes in the base, and use a Make the most of your outdoor space with our range of stylish We're delighted to announce brightening a shaded corner, or elegantly overhanging loam-based John Innes No.3 compost garden furniture, al fresco dinnerware, barbecues and much more. the launch of our new website! a pool or water feature. With its Eastern origins it is with extra grit added for good drainage. a good choice for a garden with an Oriental theme, and planting partners include ferns, hostas, bamboo, 5. Water regularly especially during hot, azaleas and camellias. dry periods.

Until next month, happy gardening!

Garden Centre Farm Shop New Restaurant Alison Jones is Plant Buyer for Garsons Farm Follow us on Facebook in West End, Winterdown Road, Garsons-Esher Esher Esher, KT10 8LS Follow us on Twitter www.garsons.co.uk 01372 460181 @Garsons_Esher April 2016 LIVING WITHIN 15 01344 843000 bartonwyatt.co.uk The Estate Office, Station Approach, Virginia Water, Surrey GU25 4DL

Wentworth Estate Price Guide £3,500,000 Oaklands is a stunning luxury home on the Wentworth Estate, benefitting from a south facing garden with pool to the rear. There is a carriage driveway on this wide corner plot. Local shops of Virginia Water and wooded country walks are close by. A home with one of the finest interiors. Viewing is a must! Energy Rating C

5 4 5 1 1 0.513 beds baths receptions pool garage acre

Englefield Green Price Guide £1,950,000 A stunning town house, totally refurbished to the highest standard throughout, one of just nine in this exclusive gated enclave adjacent to Windsor great park, set in 9 acres of beautiful established gardens. EPC Rating C71.

3 3 3 2 9 beds baths receptions garages acres communal grounds

Virginia Water Price Guide £795,000 A unique and rarely found brand new luxury single BRANDNEW storey residence located within a few minutes level walk of the village centre and mainline railway station offering contemporary and stylish living with driveway parking and enclosed private gardens. EPC B86

2 2 2 beds baths receptions 16 LIVING WITHIN April 2016 English Country Gardens - Don’t hold back on the dahlias

“How many gentle flowers grow in an English school where the gardens are still open to the The Savill Garden is part of the Royal Landscape Savvy developers work with Country Garden?” asks the lyrics of the old public to be enjoyed. Over the years he designed and is just moments from Virginia Water. Morris dancing song. Today the answer is over 170 parks, many of which can still be seen Here gardens and woodland can be enjoyed landscape architects from the undoubtedly more than almost one hundred today. by everyone, from dedicated horticulturalists to years ago when Australian composer Percy Indeed garden design is in vogue as much families wanting to enjoy someone else’s green onset of the project, creating Grainger famously arranged this well-known today as it was in the mid 1700’s, although fingers. And a couple of miles further afield is tune for piano in 1918. gathering exotic plants and well established trees Great Fosters where the garden is designed to external plans that keep is an easier accomplishment now. Prime Surrey replicate the intricate beauty of a Persian rug. In Daffodils, hollyhocks, roses and fox gloves Estate Agency, Barton Wyatt are regularly the summer fragrant beds of flowers and herbs existing foliage and trees. have made way for alpine mosses, alliums, sun involved in offering advice to landlords, tenants, are bordered by manicured hedges and topiary. flowers and lilies in English designer gardens - buyers and sellers when it comes to the foliage in “Homeowners like to introduce some of these in situ quickly. Smart homes with manicured modern day gardeners are forsaking tradition for their garden. green fingered ideas into their gardens and we gardens sell 10 times quicker than a garden that exotics from Asia, Europe and South America. Barton Wyatt is situated in the heart of the are able to put our clients in touch with some has been left to run riot. Indeed, we do not accept To mark the 300th anniversary of prominent millionaire’s paradise, Virginia Water and the visionary gardeners in the locality. Many of the houses for rental that have not had their gardens historical gardener Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, Wentworth Estate. Drive around this estate homes we sell are newly built and developers attended too - it would be a waste of everyone’s the UK is this year celebrating the Year of the during any daylight hour and most homes will must work hard to create something that doesn’t time. And once a tenant is living in a rental home English Garden. The programme seeks to have gardener’s vans on the drive whilst the look too barren and new. we can arrange for a gardener to come weekly to spotlight and celebrate the country’s fabulous steady hum of a leaf blower pervades the air. “Savvy developers work with landscape keep it in shape. gardens, using events to inspire people during Capability Brown was no stranger to Surrey architects from the onset of the project, creating “I would say that 95% of the gardens on 2016. working on the magnificent gardens of Kew, external plans that keep existing foliage and Wentworth are maintained by professional Capability Brown was a garden designer Hampton Court, Claremont and Clandon Park to trees. These are often trimmed back as the gardeners - people living in these homes are whose vision for the future has influenced the name a few. schemes commence and shaped to perfection as captains of industry and often running their landscapes of hundreds of English Country James Wyatt, Partner of Barton Wyatt and the last paving stone is laid.” own businesses. I am sure they would love to estates. Brown cut his teeth at Stowe, then Wentworth resident, said: “We are blessed in the James continued: “An unloved garden will do deadhead the dahlias but quite frankly they don’t owned by Lord Cobham - now a leading public vicinity with some wonderful gardens to visit. nothing to help sell your home or get a tenant have the time.”

TO LET

An example of a house on the Wentworth Estate that has an immaculately Built in 2006, has been very well maintained since and presented for sale tended garden: in excellent condition throughout. The house has a spacious and airy feel with an excellent flow of accommodation ideally suited to the contemporary LONGBOURN family lifestyle and entertaining. Upstairs, the bedrooms all have en-suite WENTWORTH ESTATE, VIRGINIA WATER bathrooms and the master has a fantastic vaulted ceiling and balcony PRICE GUIDE £4,950,000 overlooking the rear gardens. The house also has integrated AV systems and intelligent lighting systems. There is a small basement and impressive wine Longbourn sits in the middle of the 1.5 acre gardens which are cellar and over the triple garage is a very nice one bedroom staff/au pair immaculately tended and well stocked with shrubbery beds and high annexe. perimeters of hedging and mature trees giving complete privacy from the adjoining properties. The property is approached through ornate timber gates on brick piers over a brick cobbled sweeping driveway up to a large driveway and turning circle. Across the rear of the house is a large expanse of terrace which leads to the outdoor pool area, carefully positioned to catch the afternoon and evening sun. There is also a large tennis court/sports court with an all weather synthetic grass surface. The rear boundary borders the 15th fairway of the For more information, please contact Barton Wyatt on 01344 843000 championship west course, a truly beautiful outlook. or visit www.bartonwyatt.co.uk April 2016 LIVING WITHIN 17 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 £340,000 SUNNINGHILL O.I.E.O. £450,000 ASCOT £490,000 A two bedroom semi-detached property set in a small modern A beautifully modernised character two bedroom single storey cottage A well presented three bedroom semi-detached family home occupying development. Living room, kitchen, bathroom and private rear gardens. in a central yet quietly positioned village location. Generous rear a corner plot with huge potential to extend. Three reception rooms, Allocated parking, ideal investment, no onward chain. Band D. garden with stunning far reaching and parking provision. Band D. mature gardens with detached single garage to the rear. Band D. Tel 01344 876666 Tel 01344 876666 Tel 01344 876666

ASCOT £645,000 WINKFIELD VILLAGE £850,000 A superbly proportioned four bedroom detached family home set in a quiet cul de A well presented & superbly proportioned detached home with 4 excellent size bedrooms sac with large living room, dining room, study and conservatory. & 2 bath/shower rooms. Modern kitchen/breakfast room, three/four receptions, Double garage and excellent driveway parking. Band D. enclosed private southerly gardens. Band C. Tel 01344 876666 Tel 01344 876666

TO TO TO LET LET LET

ASCOT £950 PCM ASCOT 1,800 PCM ASCOT £4,000 PCM A one double bedroom apartment with its own private entrance. A modern three bedroom two bathroom mid terrace town house with An immaculately presented 5 bed/4 bathroom detached home with 4 Large open plan re-fitted kitchen/diner, sitting area, parking provision. large living room & fitted kitchen. Courtyard garden, allocated parking. reception rooms, double garage & driveway. Large secluded gardens Available furnished. Available immediately unfurnished. set within this private mature development. Available immediately. Tel 01344 876666 Tel 01344 876666 Tel 01344 876666

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ESHER, SuRREy

Situated in one of the most popular roads in Thames Ditton is this beautiful semi-detached period home. The property is in excess of 2,000 sq ft with further scope to extend, subject to the usual planning consents. Energy Rating: E.

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 receptions, garden, garage.

Freehold Guide Price £1,150,000

THamES DiTTon, SuRREy

An immaculately presented upper floor apartment located moments from Esher High Street and in close proximity to Esher main line station. Approx. 1,022 sq ft. Energy Rating: D.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception, garage, private parking.

Freehold Share Guide Price £595,000

There is a lack of property available and we have applicants looking across all price ranges. Call us now for a confidential market appraisal to discuss this further. Doug Parks ESHER 01372 462211 [email protected] Branch Manager

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Living WIthin April16.indd 1 18/03/2016 14:59 April 2016 LIVING WITHIN 19 Strutt & Parker predicts Exciting times for Carr Williams Berkshire’s top 5 locations to benefit from Crossrail

Strutt & Parker predicts the top five locations in Maidens Green Berkshire which are most likely to benefit from the Set in beautiful rural surroundings just 15 minutes’ introduction of Crossrail (known as the Elizabeth drive from Maidenhead and two miles away from Line) in 2019. These areas include Maidenhead, Ascot, this village is perhaps one of the most affluent Bray, Taplow, Maidens Green and Pinkneys Green. and expensive in the surrounding area. The majority of houses here are characterful, period homes ranging Housing demand has already risen in recent years from charming cottages to large country estates. as an increasing number of people have moved from London to Berkshire in search of better value Owing to its attractive and convenient location, for money. However, the introduction of Crossrail this village has long been the destination of choice is likely to further increase demand by up to 15% in for London dwellers wanting to purchase their own certain parts of the county, Strutt & Parker has said. slice of the country close to the capital. Maidens Green’s desirable setting and proximity to good The property specialist has identified why each of transport links give the village its status as one these areas is likely to increase in value and suggested of the most popular in the area. Therefore, the what type of property buyers should look for in light introduction of Crossrail is set to further boost buyer of the introduction of Crossrail. demand by as much as 15% in some areas, Strutt & Parker has said. Buyers looking for an improved Maidenhead way of life within fast and easy reach of London Carr Williams Estate Agents in Ascot High Street They offer a personal service with constructive The town of Maidenhead is located just a 24 minute will be drawn to the country charm of Maidens has recently had a refit, giving the office a fresher, and realistic advice, leaving clients to comment train journey from London Paddington and 15 Green where properties in popular roads such as more spacious feel. that they are absolutely delighted with the minutes or less by fast train from other industry ‘Winkfield Street’ command prices upwards of It’s been a busy year for this leading local firm of outcome. hubs such as Slough and Reading. However, the £1.5m for a five bedroom family home. independent Ascot estate agents. Connor still lives locally, as does Lynda introduction of Crossrail will make the commute Established in 1991, Carr Williams specialises Campling who recently celebrated 25 years even more convenient for people working in the The village also plays host to a large number of top in selling and renting homes in Ascot, service at Carr Williams,making her the longest financial city beyond West London, taking them to quality luxury homes such as this extensive period Sunningdale, Sunninghill, Martins Heron, serving estate agent in Ascot. Canary Wharf in around 40 minutes. Coupled with property complete with grounds and swimming Warfield, Winkfield, Windlesham and Bracknell. If you are contemplating a move now or in the new residential and commercial developments in the pool. ‘Toad Hall is priced at £2.35m and would be Having served clients in the local area for future, Carr Williams would be delighted to hear area such as ‘The Landing’, Crossrail has prompted ideal for a family looking to enjoy a country lifestyle many years, current directors Hugh Williams from you to explain the unique style of service they significant property demand here that is predicted to within a short commute of central London. and Connor Osborough have established good can provide for all your property requirements. continue over the next few months. relationships with their clients, their main Taplow focus being traditional values – often serving Telephone 01344 876666 or visit ‘The Landing’ is the landmark £250m regeneration Taplow makes an ideal home for families with generations of the same family. www.carr.co.uk scheme occupying a central location within young children as it has its own Ofsted approved Maidenhead bounded by King Street, Queen Street primary school, provides easy access to and from and Broadway. The development is set to deliver over Oxford, Reading and London Paddington from 600,000 sq ft of office, residential and retail space its own railway station and offers many distinctive whilst creating new, active connections between period properties with plenty of character features. FOR ALL THE LATEST PROPERTY NEWS the soon-to-be Crossrail station and the town Set within two main conservation areas, the village centre. Enjoying an even faster daily commute into maintains a reputation for being one of Berkshire’s READ LIVING WITHIN Liverpool Street and Canary Wharf, residents are prettiest places to live. There are many quaint and EVERY MONTH also set to benefit from the ongoing regeneration beautiful properties in and around the High Street within the town centre that will bring new retail and on roads such as ‘Rectory Road’ which are also leisure facilities including restaurants and shops, walking distance from the local school. With the which will all have a positive impact on local house introduction of Crossrail, Taplow is set to become prices by 2019. even more popular with commuters who can expect to arrive direct into London in just over 30 minutes. Last homes available at Emerald Buyers would be well advised to look for property This is likely to add a significant amount of value in roads such as ‘Laburnam Road’ and ‘Rutland to family homes in the area, currently priced from Road’ which are conveniently located close to the around £500,000 for cottages and up to £2m for Gardens at London’s Wembley Park station and local amenities. Four bedroom, detached larger country estates. Strutt & Parker has predicted family homes here can be purchased from £500,000, homes like these within close proximity to Taplow although Strutt & Parker has predicted a potential High Street and station can expect to see an increase Developer Quintain is delighted with the popularity Emerald Gardens is at the forefront Wembley increase of up to 5% on property values in these areas in value of around 5% over the next 12-18 months. of its homes at Emerald Gardens, the latest new Park’s accommodation offering. Almost an acre over the next 18 months. apartments to be delivered by the developer at of landscaped greenery surrounds the modern Pinkneys Green London’s Wembley Park. The final allocation of apartments, bringing a green haven into the big city Bray As one of Berkshire’s most rural villages, Pinkneys apartments was released at the start of 2016 and for residents’ enjoyment. The grounds benefit from Best known for its fine dining scene, Bray is home Green is very popular with those who enjoy an Quintain has seen strong interest from owner- architecturally designed landscaping, with peaceful to an array of Michelin starred restaurants including active, outdoor lifestyle. Set within the conservation occupiers looking to purchase and move into their new areas including mature trees and a water feature, in a Heston Blumenthal’s ‘The Fat Duck’ and ‘Waterside area and National Trust parkland, the village carries homes within a matter of weeks. The first completions nod to Wembley Park’s green and leafy Victorian past. Inn’. However, Bray is not only a popular hotspot all the charm and appeal of country life whilst also are expected in spring 2016. The stylish homes at Emerald Gardens are available with foodies, it is also set to become one of the most benefitting from being just a 15 minute drive from all The final 13 apartments include one and two from £305,000 and benefit from a 24 hour concierge desirable places to live for commuters looking to the amenities of Maidenhead town centre. Pinkneys bedroom homes. The differing sizes and aspects service, cinema room, club lounge and private gym enjoy a country lifestyle within close reach of central Green offers buyers an eclectic mix of modern and epitomise the level of choice that Quintain has sought (opening autumn 2016). Underground parking and, London. Set in an attractive riverside location just a period properties and is popular with both downsizers to introduce at all stages of the development: Wembley for residents at Cedar House, the option of additional 20 minute walk away from Maidenhead station, Bray and professionals moving out of London. A modern, Park offers something for everyone. secure storage space in the ground floor, are available offers homebuyers the best of both rural and urban four bedroom family home or period cottage can be Not only are the apartments ideally positioned for at additional cost. living. Being able to reach Canary Wharf within purchased here from around £500,000 in the newly access to central London (Baker Street is 12 minutes Quintain’s work at Wembley Park has spanned over the hour will greatly add to the appeal for families built ‘Clambrooke Drive’ or the more traditional away on the Underground, Bond Street and King’s a decade, breathing new life into the area and building moving out of London. ‘Windsor Hill Road’ which are both conveniently Cross 19 minutes), but they also enjoy an impressive a thriving community as well as homes, leisure located close to the station. Crossrail will see setting within Wembley Park. The area is fast facilities and other amenities. The chance to purchase Strutt & Parker has therefore predicted that house commuters access central London in around 30-35 becoming London’s most sought after new district, one of the last remaining homes at Emerald Gardens prices in the area are likely to increase by up to 5% minutes via nearby Taplow. Therefore, luxury family with residential accommodation balanced perfectly is not expected to last for long, given the speed with in the best roads such as ‘Ferry Road’ and ‘The homes set opposite acres of stunning National Trust by shopping and leisure facilities. The SSE Arena, which the apartments have been snapped up to date. Fisheries’, which is an exclusive, purpose built, land are predicted to increase in value by around 5% Wembley Stadium* and the popular London Designer For more information, visit www.northwestvillage. riverside development where a typical family home is over the next 18 months as supply is unlikely to keep Outlet shopping centre, complete with nine screen com or call the on-site Savills sales team on priced from around £1m. apace of buyer demand. cinema, mean that entertainment options abound. 020 3151 8601. 20 LIVING WITHIN April 2016 Celebrity judges wowed by fashion on show at Heathfield School

Baroness Lisa Bentinck and daughter Lizzy Jo Heyward and Angela Drisdale Gordon Tallulah and Amber Le Bon Mathilde Favier Meyer and Justin Alves-Khan

Girls at Heathfield School, Ascot, recently performances. part of the University of the Arts London and wowed a celebrity judging panel with their After drinks and canapes were served in the one of the most prestigious fashion colleges in fashion designs at the school’s Oscars-themed interval and guests and parents mingled with the world. Annual Music, LAMDA and Fashion Show. the judges, excitement mounted for the fashion Awarding the prize to the show winner, Angela Model Amber Le Bon and her sister Tallulah, show finale. It was standing room only left in the Drisdale-Gordon from the London College of a model scout for Models One, and fashion theatre as Heathfield girls and performers from Fashion said the judges had been overawed by blogger Alice Naylor-Leyland, who runs the the first half joined the packed audience for the the quality of the designs and said: “Several of influential fashion site, mrsalice.com, all old show. these garments could quite happily be taken girls of Heathfield, joined Angela Drisdale- Girls from the Upper IV Form to the Upper VI straight off the peg and into production. It is a Gordon from the London College of Fashion then took to the catwalk to parade the stunning testament to the girls’ skills that some of these and Mathilde Favier-Meyer from Christian Dior designs created by their peers, much of it GCSE designs are so commercial.” on the panel. and A Level coursework, but also some designs Heathfield also has its own Designer in Giant ‘Oscar’ statues and a red carpet greeted created by younger pupils. Residence who oversees the show and the girls’ guests at the school’s St Mary’s Theatre where The five judges then had the job of choosing designs; this year Justin Alves from the Royal a champagne reception was held before the a winner from designs created by a total of 32 College of Art who runs his own fashion label evening began with a celebration of the school’s girls, commending three designs and choosing Alves. musical, dramatic and dance talent. a long, layered dress by 17 year old Mei Shen, a Celebrity judge Amber Le Bon told the packed Impressive performances from students and Lower Sixth Former, as the outright winner. audience that she was delighted to be invited staff included the Heathfield Band playing Heathfield is renowned for its creative arts and back to her old school “for such a good reason” a Star Wars Cantina, solo vocal, piano and is the only school in the UK to have a progression and amazed by all the talent displayed during cello performances and solo and group ballet partnership with the London College of Fashion, the evening. April 2016 LIVING WITHIN 21 Discover St Ives Winner of a showcase of national awards including best family holiday destination by Coast magazine, St Ives is a seemingly subtropical oasis where the HOLIDAY APARTMENT TO LET beaches are golden, the vegetation lush and the light piercingly bright. It’s no wonder then that the town Two bedroom, contemporary styled flat situated just yards from the busy has been attracting artists for decades who come to streets of the bustling fishing town of St Ives, within easy walking distance capture the area’s undeniable natural beauty. It started to all the beautiful beaches, restaurants, shops and art galleries and yet with J.M.W. Turner and the marine artist Henry Moore in a very quiet and convenient location. The apartment sleeps 4 guests who first came to St Ives in the mid-1800s and since comfortably. It offers stylish and modern living spaces with the addition of then the town has become a magnet for some of the a small, enclosed, courtyard, ideal for alfresco style dining and drinking on world’s greatest painters, sculptors and ceramists. a hot summers’ day. There are many unusual design features throughout the St Ives’s arty connections are reflected in the apartment adding to the bright and modern feel of this unique holiday home numerous galleries and exhibitions dotted around the and there are sea glimpses to be enjoyed too. town and combine that with a great surfing beach, plenty of pavement cafes, ancient pubs, top notch The apartment is fully furnished and is fully equipped catering for all your needs, including TV & freeview, DVD player, washing machine/dryer iron/ironing board, eateries and a fascinating working harbour, St Ives is microwave etc. There is also a little shed just off the courtyard to store all your beach deservedly one of Cornwall’s top destinations. and surf gear. Rents are from Saturday to Saturday. Arrive in breathtaking style by taking the twenty-minute train ride on the popular branch line from St Erth to St Ives and be the first to spot the colourful fishing boats coming into harbour as the branch line snakes around the golden bays to the town.

Things to do in St Ives Kick off your shoes and stroll along the white sand at Portminster Beach where, out in the bay, you’ll see the dreamy view of Godrevy Lighthouse inspiration for Virginia Woolf’s famous novel To the Lighthouse. Relax and grab a coffee at the multi award winning Porthminster Café.

Visit the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden in St Ives where sensual sculptures by one of the country’s leading 20th century artists are exhibited in tranquil gardens. Wander along pathways through trees and shrubs and discover some of her most celebrated works in bronze and limestone.

Behind the 14th century Sloop Inn on the Wharf and the Harbour beach there is a maze of narrow cobbled streets and fisherman’s cottages. This is the heart of old St Ives, known to the locals as ‘Downlong’. Spend an hour or so delving into the life and times of bygone St Ives at the local museum. The large space is packed with memorabilia and artefacts that reflect St Ives’s long and varied history including fishing, boatbuilding, art and agriculture.

There are only four Tate galleries in the world and one of them is Tate St Ives.

Since the 1930s visitors have been taking the boat trip from the harbour out sea to watch the local colony of seals frolicking in the sea and sunbathe on the rocks. Located 3½ miles Contact Gill or Bob (6km) to the West of St Ives, the aptly named Telephone 01372 467564/ 07940447681 Seal Island is home to more than 40 seals who E-mail [email protected] inquisitively like to say ‘hello’ Main Image courtesy Adam Gibbard/Visit Cornwall 22 LIVING WITHIN April 2016

It will be because of this new savings allowance diabetes. Using your muscles makes them that your bank will no longer be taxing your work harder and improves their ability to use interest at source. insulin and so absorb the glucose from your TAXING TOBY’S blood stream. The message is clear – If the interest you receive is within the above Fitness Forum Keep moving and avoid sitting for long periods allowances then you will have no tax to pay on and try to fit in half an hours exercise every day. TIMES this interest and you do not need to be concerned TYPE 2 DIABETES – with letting HMRC know. However, if your THE CONDITION TO AVOID!! STEP 3 – STOP SMOKING interest is in excess of the above allowances then Its bad for blood vessels, lungs and every other you will need to advise HMRC by including it on Its reaching epidemic proportions but, part of you. Research now suggests smokers your personal tax return. This will trigger the according to the experts, this is one condition are roughly 50 % more likely to develop Type 2 requirement to pay the tax over to HMRC. we can all avoid by making just four simple diabetes than non-smokers. changes ……. Whilst perhaps this measure has been headline STEP 4 – TWEAK YOUR DIET grabbing, with interest rates so low the amount of Although Type 2 diabetes used to be known as Eating a healthy balanced diet with plenty of interest people have been earning on their savings late onset diabetes and in the past was virtually fruit and vegetables, low fat dairy products, has been pitiful, and, for the vast majority well unknown in people under 40, that has changed. wholegrains, pulses, oily fish and low fat with Graham Jennings below the new savings allowances. I think this While around 2.5 m people already have it with protein will help maintain a healthy weight and measure has been more about simplifying the tax an estimated 850,000 still undiagnosed, it is help reduce the risk of heart disease. Q: I recently received a letter from my bank to say system and it will probably take many people out thought that a staggering 7 m have a condition that they will no longer be deducting tax at source of the requirement to make an annual tax return. known as pre-diabetes. This has no symptoms There’s now evidence that choosing on the interest I receive on my savings. Why is this and can go undiagnosed for many years, it wholegrains, grainy bread, wholemeal rice and and will I need to pay the tax directly to the tax If, however, your savings are of a level where simply means that their blood glucose levels pasta which have a low glycaemic index release man? interest received is in excess of the savings are higher than normal but below the level glucose slowly into the blood stream is more allowance then perhaps you should consider which would indicate a diabetes diagnosis. The protective than refined carbohydrates which A: In the March 2015 budget the chancellor obtaining advice on saving within an ISA where good news is that the onset of Diabetes can be have a high GI. announced that he intended to introduce a the income is always tax free. prevented altogether. personal savings allowance which would become Cut your risk now by following these four Good luck effective from 6 April 2016. This announcement Readers may also be interested to know that there simple steps – was confirmed in the 2016 budget and effectively is also a new dividends allowance of £5,000 per if you need help, advice or would like to book a removes any tax payable on interest received up annum which means that taxpayers can receive STEP 1 - LOSE A LITTLE WEIGHT personal training session please do not hesitate to to the amount of the allowance. The amount of up to that amount in dividends each year, tax free. You don’t even have to hit your ideal weight, contact me on 07971 089270 the savings allowance depends on whether you just losing a little can make a difference. When [email protected] are a basic rate, higher rate or additional rate tax Any reader interested in discussing this topic further researchers examined the impact of weight www.tobygarbett.com payer. The allowances from 6 April 2016 are; can telephone Graham Jennings on 01344 875000. loss and increased exercise against diabetes Send your taxation and accounting queries to drugs they found there were 58% fewer cases • Up to £1,000 for basic rate taxpayers i.e. Graham Jennings, Kirk Rice LLP, The Courtyard, of diabetes among those on the weight loss Toby Garbett is an Olympian, tax saving of up to £200, 20% of £1,000 High Street, Ascot SL5 7HP exercise programmed compared with just 31% 2x World Champion Rower, GB Email [email protected]. in the group taking medication. Age Group Triathlete, Personal • Up to £500 for higher rate taxpayers i.e. trainer, Mentor & Speaker. tax saving of £200, 40% of £500 Please note: answers are given for general guidance STEP 2 – GET MOVING only and specific advice should be taken before Being sedentary increases your risk while • Nil for additional rate taxpayers acting on any of the suggestions made. taking exercise will protect you against April 2016 LIVING WITHIN 23

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