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Welcome to our June issue.2 days of sundrenched sporting and partying elegance are set to drawthe crowds to our stunning Sandbanks peninsula on Friday 6th andSaturday 7th of July as the fifth Asahi British Beach PoloChampionship swings into action. Teams from England, Ireland,Wales and Scotland will compete for the Championship title whilespectators will enjoy intimate seats with fabulous views of the playersand their horses. e first match will kick off at 3pm on Friday, andwill continue into the night with the first floodlit polo game in theevening. It’s not just the exciting, fast paced game which has beenreferred to as ‘Ice Hockey on horseback’ that will promise to keepvisitors entertained, but a wide range of other sporting and leisureactivities including a fashion show, an exhibition of OakleyProfessional beach volleyball and the Audi Q7 charity race which israising money for Help for Heroes.Sumptuous refreshments will beavailable throughout the weekend in the stunning Sunseeker loungeand Food Village, while the family friendly event will make sure toprovide a range of children’s activities within the Retail Village –which also offers a range of luxury, beach and polo related goods and services.

Following the storming success last summer of As You Like It,Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts is delighted to announce thatit is once again hosting a unique outdoor theatre performance by theworld famous Shakespeare’s Globe in the walled garden of UptonCountry Park in Poole from 17th – 18th June. Using a small troupeof actors, the company will be presenting a stripped down version ofShakespeare’s classic play Hamlet in this beautiful open air setting,reviving the old Globe principle of outdoor playing.

We lived in Bournemouth in the 1930s and the chain ferry was theway we departed from the conurbation to explore the wonders ofDorset’s dramatic coastline, our Jurassic playground. We had no carand so to reach the delectable sands of Shell Bay, we had to catch abus to Sandbanks and then travel as foot passengers on the ferryacross the narrow entrance to Poole Harbour reputed to be one of thelargest natural harbours in the world. e ferry was and still is run ona chain even though the old ferry has been superseded by newimproved models and it is probably the only sensible way of crossingthis narrow opening in view of the strong coastal currents; even thismethod of transport although tied to the strongest of cables is carriedsomewhat sideways by the tides. We marvelled at the thickness of themetal chain and wanted to take a closer look, but Father warned us tostand very clear of it, because the cable had considerable movementand was capable of maiming one for life.” – we bring you a wonderfularticle from a local resident who talks about the fascinating history ofSandbanks and Shell Bay.

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Local Life, History & Events 10Dorset Open Garden SchemeFundraising With Highcliff MarriottStuart Lee Performs At The LighthouseGet More Out Of Your Life MagazineThe History Of Sandbanks & Shell BayHamlet At The LighthouseA Local Special Cause

Cover Story 26The British Beach Polo Championships

Feature 28Concours D’EleganceBBC PromsBritain’s Rich Are Getting Richer

Sport 34Audi International DaySeve DayRoyal Ascot

Fashion 40Trends With StanwellsFurlong Fashion

Health & Beauty 44Summer ScentsScissors ColumnGet The Beach BodyTake Care Under The SunRace For LifeFeed Your Skin

House & Garden 57Q&A With Cool TintsAmazing AcousticsAntiques With John BlyCoastal StyleSolar PanelsThe World’s Cleanest GarageFlawless Walls

Food & Drink 70FJB’s Recipe Of The MonthThe Best Local Pubs

Motoring 75An Amazing DriveFor All Your Repairs

Property Life 80The Best Local Properties

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24A WESTERN AVENUE -OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS'is secluded and magical 1-acregarden captures the spirit ofwarmer climes and begs forrepeated visits' (GardeningWhich?) July sees the secondflush of roses, lush tropicalplanting and herbaceous bordersat their peak. Open:Suns 17 June;29 July (2-6).Admission £3.50, Children free.Times:2-6. Telephone: 01202708388. Visitors also welcome byappointment. Open for charity.24a Western Avenue, BranksomePark, Poole Dorset BH13 7ANSunday 17 Jun 2012, Sun 29 Jul.www.ngs.org.uk

GERRY COTTLES CIRCUSe BIG one is back celebrating50 years of Circus and Magicpacked full of 50 acts in a vibranthigh energy show with deathdefying acts from our cast of 40performers. 100 minute highoctane show where adults go atkids prices! First come first servefor the best seats. Sit back relaxand enjoy a great show in ourheated big top.Weds 30th/urs 31st May/Fri 1stJune at 5pm & 7.30pm. AllSaturdays & Sundays, Mon 4thTues 5th at 2pm & 5pm. Weds 6th,urs 7th & Fri 8th June at 3pm &7.30pm. All seats 10 pounds.Tel:-08458355050Bournemouth/Poole - Alder RoadBranksome Dorset BH12 2EBToday to Sunday 10 Jun 2012www.gerrycottlescircus.co.uk

BAD MANNERSConcert Tickets avaiable.Start time:20:00. See website forprices and details.Mr Kyps, 8a Parr Street LowerParkstone, Poole. Dorset BH14 0JYTuesday 12 Jun 2012

ADVENTURE ONWHISPERING ISLAND -JUNE HALF TERMYour boat has been washed up onWhispering Island and you haveto find a way off. Be carefulthough, the island is protected bydangerous guards. You must solvethe clues and complete thechallenges on an adventue thatwill take you right across the island.

10am-4pm NT members free entry.All other entry fees and boat faresapply. Please see website for moreinformation. Brownsea Island,Poole Harbour, Poole Dorset BH137EE. Saturday 2 Jun 2012 toSunday 10 Jun 2012www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea-island

BROWNSEA ISLAND’SPIRATE WEEKENDCome dressed as a pirate andenter our competition. Get yourface painted, pick up a map andgo on a hunt to find the hiddentreasure. Will you find it beforethe other pirates do? Piratey arts& crafts available all day.10am-4pm NT members free entry.All other entry fees and boat faresapply. Please see website for moreinformation. Brownsea Island,Poole Harbour, Poole Dorset BH137EE. Saturday 16 Jun 2012 andSunday 17 Jun 2012

THE LADYBOYS OFBANGKOKe fabulous Lady Boys ofBangkok are back in spectacularstyle with the new 2012production of the country’sfavourite cabaret party show. 16of the world’s most entrancingbeauties are ready to take you ontheir carnival parade, a carnivallike no other. See elaboratecostumes, feel the heart breakingbeats, sense the mystery and livethe intensity that can only be -e Lady Boys Of Bangkok’s allnew production ‘CarnivalQueens’.For further information and to booktickets, call 0844 576 3000Pavillion eatre, Westover Road,Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BUMonday 25 Jun 2012www.ladyboysofbangkok.com

BK TO SCHOOL DISCOwe are having a back to schooldisco night to raise money forpoole hospitals childrens wardand swan uk£5 per person tickets to be brought inadvance starts at 7.30pmhillbourne community centre ,waterloo easte , poole Dorset BH153LH. Saturday 23 Jun 2012

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A light-hearted evening of musicfor brass band alongsidecostumed excerpts from'Gondoliers' and 'Yeomen of theGuard'. Presented byChristchurch and HighcliffeBand, with members of DorsetChamber Opera, in thewonderful new Harbour theatrein the Life Centre in Moordown.e concert starts at 7.30 pm andthe tickets are £6.00, available onthe door. Children free!Life Centre, 711 Wimborne Road,Bournemouth Dorset BH9 2AUSaturday 16 Jun 2012

COTSWOLD OUTDOORBOURNEMOUTH TENTSHOW ’JUNE 2012’From June 2nd - 10th at Bishopof Winchester Academy will fieldan impressive 60+ tentsshowcasing Cotswold Outdoors’popular 2012 range and ourremaining 2011 ‘clearance’ stock.We expect a small delivery of thenew Vango Airbeam range whichwe intend to pitch, if available so,whether an avid backpacker,festival goer or family camperyou’ll be spoilt for choice.roughout the course of theshow staff will be on hand tooffer advice, so you can get thebest products to suit your needs.Sign up to our FREE ‘ExploreMore’ scheme and benefit from a20% reduction on full pricedcamping accessories, when youbuy any tent and be sure to askabout our ‘Price Match’ guarantee.Admission is FREE. Tents rangevaries from £35 - £599. Please notethe Show coincides with the Store’soperating hours will only beaccessible from 10:30 – 16:30 on 03 – 05/06/12 due to the Queen’sJubilee. Bishop of WinchesterAcademy, Mallard Road,Bournemouth, Dorset BH8 9PW.Saturday 2 Jun 2012 to Sunday 10Jun 2012.For more information contact: the Bournemouth store on: (01202) 529123.www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/tentshows

4ART SUMMEREXHIBITIONExhibition by local artists JoyceBailey, Morag Dixon, DennisMale, Lisa Le Quelenec and

Linda Patterson. Paintings forsale in a wide range of subjectsand media.Open every day 10.30 - 4.30pmexcept the last day which is open10.30 - 3.00pm. e HayloftGallery, Wick Lane, ChristchurchDorset BH23 1HX. Friday 8 Jun2012 to ursday 21 Jun 2012

BOURNEMOUTH & POOLEPRESERVATION CLUBLTD. STEAM & VEHICLESHOWDisplay of Working SteamEngines, Miniature SteamEngines, Vintage Motor Cycles,Cars, Commercials, StationaryEngines & Bygones. Trade, AutoJumble & Charity Stalls, ShireHorses, Arena Events, Crafts &Model Marquee, Music,Catering, Licensed Bar,Entertainment & More. Fundraising for nominated charities.E-mail: [email protected] - 5.00 pm each dayCanford Park Arena. A341. MagnaRoad, Nr, Wimborne, Poole, Dorset.Dorset BH21 3AP. Saturday 16 Jun2012 and Sunday 17 Jun 2012

THE RAMBLERS GROUPWALK. DISTANCE 6MILES.Enjoy British wildlife on aRamblers group walk. SouthOakley Circular. Start at SouthOakley Car Park, east of BurleyStreet.Time: 10:00. Contact: Mark A -telephone: 02380 220173. Mostwalks are intended primarily forRamblers’ Association members.Non-members are welcome to joinus as guests on two or three walks,though if you walk with a groupregularly you will be expected to jointhe Ramblers.e Ramblers groupwalk starting point.. Grid Ref:SU226046 Hampshire BH24 4HSursday 14 Jun 2012www.ramblers.co.uk/walksfinder/walkinfo.php

EDGEWOOD - OPENGARDEN FOR NGSWelcome to Edgewood, a gardenwe treasure Come in and enjoy,sit at your leisure We have rosesand arches and chickens and beesAll scattered round our manyfruit trees e greenhouse andveg plot are next to the flowersWith benches to sit on and whileaway the hours e paths are allwinding and take you arounden back for a cream tea that’snow quite renowned!

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Admission £2.50, Children free(share to Southampton HospitalCharity). Times:2-5. Open forcharity. Edgewood, Bransgore,Christchurch Hampshire BH238DE Saturday 9 Jun 2012, Sun 10Jun, Sat 16 Jun, Sun 17 Jun, Sat 23Jun, Sun 24 Jun. (2-5).www.ngs.org.uk

WHITE BARN - OPENGARDEN FOR NGSIn this tranquil ¾-acre garden,over 200 clematis and many roses,hollyhocks, poppies and unusualplants provide colourful interestthroughout the year. ey attractbirds, butterflies and bees. Pathslead to surprises around eachcorner and arches, pots andtopiary shapes entice visitors tostay longer than anticipated.Some return several times in theyear. Open:Every Wed 16 May to25 July incl (10.30-5).Admission £3.50, Children free.Times:10.30-5. Telephone: 01425473527. Groups also welcome byappointment. Open for charity.White Barn, Crow Hill, RingwoodHampshire BH24 3DGToday, Wed 6 Jun, Wed 13 Jun, Wed20 Jun, Wed 27 Jun, Wed 4 Jul, Wed11 Jul.www.ngs.org.uk

FOREST EXPLORER PUBWALK 2A beautiful spring time walkthrough the forest, finishing atthe pub. is is a 6 mile walk at amoderate pace.Time: 09.30am - 1pm. Cost: £5 perperson. Booking is essential as spacesare limited. To book your tickets orfor further information contact theForestry Commission on 023 80286840 (Mon-Fri 8.30am-4pm)Bolton’s Bench car park ( Grid RefSU303081) HampshireTuesday 12 Jun 2012www.forestry.gov.uk/newforest

DEER WATCH AT DUSKA chance to peek at the secretiveworld of the New Forest deer atdusk. A walk to the deer viewinghide and a chance to explore theother creatures of twilight. iswalk will cover a distance of 4 miles.Times: 7.30pm - 10.00pm. Cost:£10 per person (minimum age 12years). Booking is essential as spacesare limited. Contact the ForestryCommission on 023 8028 6840(Mon- Fri 8.30am - 4pm) to bookyour spaces or for more information.Blackwater car park (Grid RefSU267047) HampshireTuesday 26 Jun 2012, u 28 Jun,

Tue 3 Jul, u 5 Jul.www.forestry.gov.uk/newforest

LYMINGTON ARTSFESTIVAL 2012e 2012 Lymington ArtsFestival has a “Celebration,”theme and will encompass avariety of arts activities includingArt, Crafts, Dance, Drama,Embroidery, Floristry, Music,Photography, Poetry, Sculpture,Quilts & Textiles. During theweek there will be exhibitions,music performances andworkshops for adults and variousactivities for children. e highestprofile event will be thePerformance Day on Saturday the23rd June. is year there will bein excess of 300 local musiciansand dancers, of all ages,performing at various venuesaround the town. See separateentry for more details. Freeprogrammes covering all eventsare available from: theLymington Library, St Barbe’sMuseum, LymingtonCommunity Centre, the URCand some High Street shops.See Festival website for events andactivities. Many activities FREE orat nominal charge. Some eventsraising money for charity.Lymington High StreetPerformance Day; Sat 18 June,9.30am to 9.30pm: FREE.Various locations around LymingtonHampshire. Tuesday 19 Jun 2012 toSunday 24 Jun 2012www.lymingtonartsfestival.org.uk

LYMINGTON ARTSFESTIVAL 2012 - LIVEMUSIC ANDPERFORMANCE DAYMusic and performance inLymington High Street andvarious adjacent locations: MainStage at URC (High StreetSO41 9AG), Street Performanceat the Angel Courtyard (SO419AP), Acoustic Stage at Lane’s(Ashley Lane, SO41 3RH).Lymington Library (North Close,SO41 9BW). LymingtonBandstand (Bath Road SO413SE, ) In excess of 300 localmusicians and dancers of all ages.Music includes: orchestral, choral,classical, jazz, folk, blues, pop androck. Dance includes: Tap,Morris, Street dance and Bellydancing. Free programmescovering all events are availablefrom: the Lymington Library, StBarbe’s Museum, CommunityCentre and some High Streetshops.

All Performances FREE to watch,see website for full programme.URC Main Stage:11am to 9.30pm.Street Performance at the AngelCourtyard: 9.30am to 4.30pm.Acoustic Stage at Lane’s: 3pm to5.30pm. Lymington Library: NorthClose, 7 to 9.30pm. LymingtonBandstand: 2 till 4pm.Various locations around LymingtonHampshire. Saturday 23 Jun 2012www.lymingtonartsfestival.org.uk

PASSFORD HOUSE HOTELGARDENS - OPENGARDEN FOR NGSOur hotel gardens lead to theWilderness. We admired ClaudeMonet and decided to emulateGiverny. is was achieved byremoving trees and creating alarge pond with a Monet Bridge.We installed wide arches,supporting a variety of climbingand rambling roses with long,wide borders of mixed perennials.Come and enjoy. Open:EveryWed, ur & Fri 6 June to 27July incl (11-4).Admission £3, Children free.Times:11-4. Telephone:01590682398. Visitors also welcome byappointment. Open for charity.Passford House Hotel Gardens,Lymington Hampshire SO41 8LSWednesday 6 Jun 2012 to Fri 8 Jun,Wed 13 Jun to Fri 15 Jun, Wed 20Jun to Fri 22 Jun, Wed 27 Jun toFri 29 Jun, Wed 4 Jul to Fri 6 Jul,Wed 11 Jul to Fri 13 Jul, Wed 18 Julto Fri 20 Jul, Wed 25 Jul to Fri 27 Jul.www.passfordhousehotel.co.uk

ORIENTEERING WITH THESOUTHAMPTON SUMMERSERIES 2012Come and have a go at theexciting adventure sport oforienteering. A series of nine localevents suitable for beginners withguidance, advice and coachingavailable. Orienteering is achallenging outdoor sport thatexercises both the mind and thebody. e aim is to navigate in asequence between control pointsmarked on a specially preparedorienteering map, choosing yourown route around the course. Ageis no barrier nor is fitness.Courses are available for familiesand fitness freaks alike!Orienteering is a great sport foranyone who loves the outdoors.10:00 until 12:00. Adults £3,children £1. Includes map, hire oftiming equipment and print out ofcomputerised results. Guidance andcoaching available. Various locationsin and around Southampton

Hampshire SO15 7NN. Saturday 9Jun 2012, Sat 23 Jun, Sat 7 Jul.www.southampton-orienteers.org.uk/events/summer-series

SOUTHAMPTON GERMANBEER FEST 2012We are back for a second year!“is is a fabulous night out notto be missed. Join in the greatatmosphere of the German beerfest. Buzzing with live omphamusic, vocalist, magical performer,photographer to capture youroccasion, steins of real Germanale, sumptuous sausages andpretzels all served by traditionallydressed mädchens. Entertain yourclients, colleagues, or make it aspecial occasion with your friendsat an affordable price. Book nowto secure your places at thisunforgettable event.ursday 14 June 4-1030 PM: free(Over 18). Friday 15 June 4-1030PM: £12 online/£16 on the door(Over 18). Saturday 16 June12-1030 PM: £12 online/£16online (Over 18). Sunday 17 June:free (familes welcome)Hoglands Park (Southampton citycentre) Hampshire SO15 1HUursday 14 Jun 2012 to Sun 17 Jun.www.beerfestuk.com

HAMPSHIRE HOOLEY!An evening of tunes and songwith Murphy's Lore, Irishtraditional tunes and songs.Come along, dance a jig, singalong and enjoy the beer andfood! Music starts about 9.00pm.9.00 -11.30. Free entry. 02380842141. e Croft, LangdownLawn, Hythe, Southampton.Hampshire SO45 5GSFriday 15 Jun 2012www.murphsylore.co.uk

SOUTHAMPTON DOGSHOWFour-legged friends of all shapesand sizes will be here for thisyear's Dog Show. Spectatorswelcome.starts 8am. Free (standard parkingcharges apply). Royal VictoriaCountry Park, Netley HampshireSO31 5GA. Saturday 16 Jun 2012and Sunday 17 Jun 2012www.hants.gov.uk/rvcp �

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The RNLI would like especially to thank the gardenowners and their supporting branches and guilds for alltheir work throughout the year in organising our OpenGardens scheme. We also thank all visitors to thesebeautiful gardens and their support for the RNLI.

We can only give brief descriptions of each garden and simpledirections, but look out for the bright yellow direction signs to guideyou in on the day. Many of the gardens have steep gradients andsteps, and even where gardens are indicated as suitable for thedisabled there may still be some inaccessible areas.

Please take care of children especially near ponds, streams andwater features. Well-behaved dogs on short leads are permitted in allgardens unless indicated otherwise.

SATURDAY 16 AND SUNDAY 17 JUNE 11AM - 6PMSHITTERTON FARMHOUSE, BERE REGIS, DORSET,BH20 7HU (IAN AND DIANA VENTHAM)Shitterton Farmhouse is an 18th Century thatched farmhousesurrounded by two acres of gardens and paddocks. e owners havedeveloped the gardens over the years with an abundance of roses,herbaceous perennials, water feature and stream as well as fruit andvegetable gardens. ere are usually ducks, chickens and sheep inthe paddocks. Adventure play area for small children (underparental supervision please). Light lunches between 12 noon and2pm, afternoon teas from 2pm. Admission: Adults £2.50 Children under 12 free. Supported byWareham Branch From the centre of the village, west to Dorchesterend of village, Shitterton signposted to the left. ShittertonFarmhouse is the second to last house on the right at the end of thelane with a flagpole at the front. Parking beyond the last house, in apaddock on the right. Symbols: RNLI souvenirs, home madepreserves and plants on sale, Dogs, Disabled access, Toilet.Telephone: 01929 4714480

SUNDAY 1 JULY 2012 10AM – 6PMMINTERNE HOUSE GARDENS, MINTERNE MAGNA,DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 7AU(THE HON MR AND MRS HENRY DIGBY)e Minterne Valley was landscaped in the manner of CapabilityBrown in the 18th Century and extends to over 20 acres. egardens are laid out in a horseshoe below Minterne House, with achain of small lakes, waterfalls and streams. ey contain an unique

collection of Himalayan Rhododendrons and Azaleas, with Springbulbs, Cherries, Maples and many fine and rare trees; the garden isnoted for its Autumn colouring. Small streams and cascades, wellstocked with water plants and water lilies, open into small lakes withbeautiful views over the surrounding countryside. Minterne hasbeen in the Churchill and Digby families for 350 years. Morningcoffees and cream teas. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic!Admission: Adults £5 Accompanied children free. Supported byDorchester and District Branch On the A352 Dorchester toSherborne Road, 2 miles north of Cerne Abbas. Symbols:Refreshments, Cake stall, Plant stall, Souvenirs, Toilet facilitiesDogs on leads. Telephone: 01300 341370

SUNDAY 15 JULY 2012, 2PM - 5.30PMMANOR FARM, HUISH, WILTSHIRE, SN8 4JN(MR AND MRS J ROBERTS)Fine downland view surround this intriguing and extensive gardenwhich has a surprise around every corner. Ongoing design andplanting schemes create new interest each year. Wide variety ofclematis and roses, pleached lime walk, woodland pond and grotto.Fusion of old and modern areas allow for very varied planting. isgarden will appeal to all age groups: plenty of space to run aroundand strategic benches to sit and admire the views. Opposite ancientHuish Church. Fun sculptures to discover. Some paths, particularlyaround the pond, are too narrow for wheelchairs.Admission: Adults £3 Accompanied children free. Supported byMarlborough Branch ree miles north west of Pewsey. Huish issigned from A345 by White Hart Public House in Oare. Followlane for one mile into Huish then turn right to farm and church.Symbols: Refreshments, No dogs, Souvenirs.

SATURDAY 21 JULY 2012, 11AM - 4PMMEWS COTTAGE, 34 EASTON STREET, PORTLAND,DORSET, DT5 1BT(MR AND MRS PETER AND JILL PITMAN)e reorganisation for 2012 is planned and should create a waterfalland a stepped alpine bed behind pond. e National Collection ofcultivar Penstemon, and crevice bed for species Penstemon grownfrom APS seed need reorganising and should be completed readyfor our visitors. e Agapanthus are well established. e raised bedof wild orchids, Roscoea and Bletilla and several new stunningDierama provide colour late in the season .Admission: Adults £2 Accompanied children free. Supported byWeymouth Branch Events Group ree miles south of Weymouth– top of the island, 50 yards past e Punchbowl Inn. Take thesmall lane between the vets and the bus stop. Main street parkingonly. Symbols: Coffee and cookies, Home made teas, Plant stall

For more information on an Open Garden in your area please visitwww.rnli.org.uk/events or why not think about opening your owngarden, please contact Dianne Long at [email protected] �

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Bringing Ascot to theHighcliff, the BournemouthMarriott is urging people todig out their best hats and todust off their finest suits for a

royal night at the races as well as a threecourse dinner.

Andrew Francis, General Manager ofthe Bournemouth Highcliff MarriottHotel hopes the race night will attractmany locals and raise funds and awarenessfor Lewis-Manning Hospice. He said:“Many of our employees have beentouched by cancer in some way and wehope that by showing our support for thehospice we will be able to give somethingback to the local community and to helpmake a positive difference.’

Lewis-Manning Hospice, the hotelschosen charity of the year for 2012,provides free high quality hospice care forlocal people with cancer and otherlife-threatening illnesses.

Sally Goodenough, Lewis-ManningHospice Corporate and LegaciesFundraiser said: ‘We are delighted that theMarriott is supporting us and it couldn’thave come at a more exciting time as wecelebrate our 20th anniversary and as weprepare to move back into a brand newstate of the art hospice.”

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BOURNEMOUTHHIGHCLIFF MARRIOTT TOHOLD CHARITY RACE EVENINGTHE BOURNEMOUTH HIGHCLIFF MARRIOTT HOTEL IS SET TO HOST A ROYALASCOT RACE NIGHT TO RAISE VITAL FUNDING FOR POOLE’S LEWIS-MANNINGHOSPICE ON SATURDAY 23 JUNE.

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Auction of Silver & Plated WareMonday 18th June at 10amA selection of items from the upcoming Silver & Plated Ware auction.Estimates £100 - £800

Vintage and Modern Wrist Watches Monday 23rd JulyA gentleman’s 18k gold automatic Breguet Classique wrist watch. Estimate £1,800 - £2,200

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Having been described by e Guardian as “efunniest thing on television", Lighthouse, Poole’sCentre for the Arts welcomes a new full lengthtouring show from the acclaimed star of BBC2’sStewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle, as he presentshis Carpet Remnant World show on June 15th.

What can a sexless middle aged married man, whose life nowconsists mainly of watching Scooby Doo cartoons with a four yearold boy, possibly find to write comedy about?

Formerly stand-up’s youthful iconoclast, Stewart Lee now gawpsblankly at News 24 as Britain burns down around him, and blinksweirdly at the vast wayside retail outlets during endless journeys toand from increasingly indistinct provincial theatres. Once he livedon the pleasure planet. Now he is trapped in Carpet RemnantWorld. And so are you.

is comedian has just played a sold-out twelve week Londonseason to over 30,00 people at Leicester Square eatre, duringwhich he was awarded two 2011 Comedy Awards for his BAFTAnominated BBC2 series: Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle.

Stewart Lee began stand-up at the age of 20 in 1988, winningthe Hackney Empire new act of the year award in 1990. In the 90'she contributed to various BBC Radio comedy shows, including Fistof Fun and On e Hour, with Steve Coogan and Chris Morris,performed as a stand-up almost nightly on the London circuit, and

co-created four series for BBC2 with Richard Herring.Stewart directed the Mighty Boosh's breakthrough Edinburgh

show, Arctic Boosh (1999), Simon Munnery's Golden Rose OfMontreux nominated BBC2 show, Attention Scum, (2000), and arevival of Eric Bogosian's Talk Radio (Underbelly 2007). In 2001he was invited to help write the libretto of, and direct, the composerRichard omas' developing work, Jerry Springer e Opera, atBattersea Arts Centre. e show won four Olivier awards after itsNational eatre run, though it was prevented from enjoying anycommercial future by the pressure group, Christian Voice.

Stewart's subsequent three stand-up shows, 2004's Stand-UpComedian, 2005’s 90's Comedian and 2007's 41st Best Stand-UpEver, gradually built his live audience and contributed to BBC2'sdecision to commission his 2009 series, Stewart Lee's ComedyVehicle . is was followed by a new stand-up show, If Your PreferA Milder Comedian Please Ask For One (2009), and completed anew series of Comedy Vehicle in 2011.

Stewart is also the author of a novel, e Perfect Fool (4th Estate2000), the stand-up treatise How I Escaped My Certain Fate (Faberand Faber 2010), and the theatre pieces Pea Green Boat(Traverse/BAC 2002), What Would Judas Do? (Bush/BAC 2007),Johnson and Boswell, Late But Live (Traverse 2007), and Interiors(Manchester International Festival 2007, with Johnny Vegas).

Stewart is a patron of the arts radio station Resonance 104.4

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FM, and has written on music for e Sunday Times, e Wire,Bucketful Of Brains, and Mojo.THE INTERVIEW

Your new touring stand up show is called Carpet Remnant World. Why?Well, the idea of the show is that as a 43 year old comedian and dadof two all I ever do is drive around motorways doing gigs, going pastall those massive warehouse type shops, or look after children, so Ihaven’t had time to write anything apart from jokes about thingsI’ve seen out of the window of the car. Of course, this is just adramatic device and in the end it all ties together beautifully andturns out to have been a devastating critique of society. ere’s also aload of old carpets in it which are quite expensive to transportaround so that explains the high ticket price.So being a father has changed your stand-up?Yes. But for the better. Looking tired and dead suits my act. Also,because I’m too tired to learn anything verbatim the shows are morediscursive and naturalistic now, which is good. Also, I used to bevery cynical, but when you have kids you can’t take any pleasure inthe abject failure of the world. You have to hope, for their sake, thatthings get better, which is an interesting place to do stand-up from.In your TV series you said you hadn’t got any jokes. Is that true? Yes, but people do laugh. I do stories and odd ideas really, not jokesas such. If I do a joke it sort of breaks the spell of the show andsticks out like a sore thumb.What difference has being on television made to your stand-up?I don’t know. More people are coming. But I don’t know if they’recoming to see me, or just someone they’ve heard is on the TV. Itdoesn’t seem to make the shows go any better or worse. ere’s stillpeople in that don’t get it. ere’s just more people generally in theroom.You must have been pleased to win two British Comedy Awardslast year?I’d rather not talk about it to be honest. I found it very confusing. Idon’t know who chooses them or where they came from. It was abig surprise. I was happy for about ten seconds and then I juststarted worrying about whether people would come to see meexpecting ‘award winning comedy’ and then just hate what I do. Icouldn’t go to the ceremony as I was working. When I got home Iput the TV coverage of the aftershow party on. I saw a load ofskittles with the faces of comedians on. ey had all fallen downapart from one with my face on. And then a woman in a red dressran up and kicked it over, very violently. It was all quite strange really.You caused a lot of controversy when you wrote Jerry Springer e Musical. You mean Jerry Springer e Opera? Jerry Springer e Musical istwo rubbish things together so it isn’t funny. Jerry Springer eOpera is funny because it’s two different things. And I didn’t writeit. I co-wrote the words with Richard omas. It was his idea and hewrote all the music. I’m fed up of talking about it to be honest. A farright pressure group called Christian Voice made up a load of liesabout its content and stirred up 65 000 people who hadn’t seen itinto wanting it banned for being blasphemous, so it basically closedand we never saw any money really for five years’ work. e guy incharge of Christian Voice, Stephen Green, even the Daily Mailwon’t talk to him these days. I was very proud of the piece but thestress surrounding it means I don’t really like thinking about it.What’s the worst heckle you’ve ever had?I can’t remember. People tend not to heckle me. I don’t really inviteit. If people shout stuff out it’s usually funny or helpful. at said Idid a show at the Lowry in Salford and a drunk Turkish man camein and just kept going on at me for so long it meant there was noway I could really do the show as written, which was a shame. evenue tried to make out it was my fault and that I should reimburse

people who wanted refunds out of my own pocket, so now if thereare persistently disruptive hecklers, like there were last time I was inCambridge, I force them out of the theatre myself and barricade thedoor with chairs.In the early 90s you were something of a comedy sex symbol, butnow you are grey haired and very overweight. Does this make youfeel sick?I find that question quite offensive to be honest, but I will answer itanyway. It works better for my comedy to be old and decrepit, but Ido miss being fit and thin. I have to suffer for my art I suppose, andso do my audiences.Frankie Boyle has described you as ‘irrelevant and flabby’. Whatdo you think of that?Has he? I didn’t know that. I can see what he means. If you wantpunchy well-written one-liners like he does you’re not going to getthem from me, so I suppose what I do is irrelevant to what he feelscomedy is. I wouldn’t imagine there’s much cross over of audience.And I am flabby. So he’s right on both counts. I met him once ortwice. He was actually very nice. He lived near me for a bit and oneof the old ladies at the church my wife goes to said “e Scottishcomedian from off the telly” was always going round to check shewas alright, because she was a bit disabled, and help with stuff in herhouse. But then money started going missing. She couldn’t confronthim about it, obviously. He moved away soon after. Back to ScotlandI think.Who are your favorite comedians?Well, everything we think of as break-throughs in stand-up hasalready been done better and first by Lenny Bruce. I think the bestliving comics are Daniel Kitson and Jerry Sadowitz and KevinMacAleer, who is Irish. I really like Paul Sinha, who is a gay Hindu,and Simon Munnery. Boothby Graffoe is very good, a musicalcomedian. Greg Fleet, who is an Australian who doesn’t come herereally. I don’t really like any comedians under 40. I don’t think youcan really be any good at stand-up until you are 40. I don’t like anyAmerican comedians either, except some of the dead ones.Comedians seem much funnier when they’re dead, I think. I likedDave Allen when I was a kid. My wife, Bridget Christie, is also onof my favorite comics. I thought she was so funny I married her.People say, ‘that must be funny, being married to a comedian.’ Butthe laughs soon wear off. en it becomes like any normal marriage.Awful.What can people expect from you in the future?Well the audience numbers I’m getting now are big enough to dostadium gigs like all the famous comics, so I’m wondering if there’s away of making that idea interesting or subversive. I’ve signed up formartial arts and contemporary dance classes for when this tour isover, and I’ve been talking to some people at e Circus Space inEast London about what is entailed in being shot out of a cannon. Iwant to study kung fu with the Shaolin Monks. I’ve also been doingNeuro Linguistic Programing studies, to try and control the mindsof audiences to laugh at what I want them to, and mass hypnosisideas, thinking about how Hitler and Stalin manipulated crowdresponses. I’ve been trying to see how far I can spit ping pong balls,and trying to contact that guy who used to dance with ferrets downhis tights on TV at night in the 80s. It’s all good stuff. Also, in the19th c the Hippodrome eatre in London had a show withelephants in a water tank. I don’t think you’re allowed to do that sortof thing to animals now but I saw a show where someone swam in atank with a python in Paris and these are all the sorts of things I’mthinking about for the next big tour, which won’t be until about2016, so I’ve got lots of time to learn all these skills and get fit.And get the snake?Well, I don’t know if it will be a snake. It might be just a big worm.In Australia there are worms that can grow up to 9 feet long. eGippsland earthworm. Maybe I’ll use one of them �

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Chain Ferry and Shell BayMEMORIES OF SANDBANKS

“We lived in Bournemouth in the 1930sand the chain ferry was the way wedeparted from the conurbation toexplore the wonders of Dorset’sdramatic coastline, our Jurassic playground.

We had no car and so to reach the delectable sands of Shell Bay,we had to catch a bus to Sandbanks and then travel as footpassengers on the ferry across the narrow entrance to Poole Harbourreputed to be one of the largest natural harbours in the world. eferry was and still is run on a chain even though the old ferry hasbeen superseded by new improved models and it is probably theonly sensible way of crossing this narrow opening in view of thestrong coastal currents; even this method of transport although tiedto the strongest of cables is carried somewhat sideways by the tides.We marvelled at the thickness of the metal chain and wanted totake a closer look, but Father warned us to stand very clear of it,because the cable had considerable movement and was capable ofmaiming one for life.

So the excitement of the day out began before we reached ourdestination and once aboard the ferry, we rushed up to the top deckto see the vast panorama of the harbour and to view our destination:the widest expanses of sand that we had ever seen with only ascattering of people; hoorah! Before we reached the other side in amatter of about 15 minutes, Father insisted on our going below tolook at the engine turning the cog wheel which grasped theenormous chain.

Once landed, we hustled to the sea side of the peninsula wherethere was a large ramshackle hut which served light refreshmentsand then ploughed our way through the softest of sand which wasnever disturbed by the tide; this was hard work and it seemed aneternity before we had reached a mini-headland and were able towalk over firm sand at the water’s edge in Studland Bay. Fatherjollied us along this arduous part of the walk by telling us that thesands would sing to us if we swished our feet along and sure enoughthey did, but I was a wee bit disappointed because I was anticipatinga jolly tune and discovered that what we heard was only one note

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regardless of the way we moved our feet. However, it was good funfinding out how much noise my two sisters and I could create if weshuffled in unison.

Rounding the curve we discovered innumerable shells as onemight expect from its geographical name, ‘Shell Bay’; we wereespecially delighted by one particular shell which was about the sizeof a thumb nail with extensions and which had a convenient smallhole one end from which its inmate must have escaped when itoutgrew its shell. Both sides of this beautiful find were pearl-likeand, when we arrived home, we were able to extend the enjoymentof our wonderful day out by threading together some of theseattractive finds to make excellent necklaces.

Another shell which we collected was the topshell if some of itspinkish outer covering had been rubbed off revealing the pearl-likenacre; fan shells also attracted us because of their fine symmetricalshapes but razor shells and mussels in abundance we largely ignored.Occasionally, one of us would discover a cowrie shell and then therewere huge whoops delight.

After lunch we were left to do some exploring of our picnic spot.e wide beach was everywhere backed by great sand dunes coveredwith marram grass which holds the drifting sand in place largelybecause of its long straggly roots which delve deep down to findwater and nourishment. Father warned us that the blades of thisgrass were sharp; of course we believed him but I had to try formyself, because, not having any experience of pampas grass, I couldnot conceive of grass having a knife like edge; a small cut on myhand proved evidence. We were therefore careful not to rushthrough the grass with our bare legs when we played hide and seekamongst the dunes.

Typically childlike we discovered an even more exciting pastime;we collected our wax covered thick cardboard dinner plates and tookthem to the steepest and least vegetated dune and sitting on themcascaded down to the beach below in a flurry of sand. Needless tosay these improvised toboggans did not last long and so on futuretrips to Shell Bay we tried to remember to take an old tin tray.

A suitable time having elapsed since eating, we went for ourswim; the warm water was soft and caressing to my ankles and the

waves were mere ripples because this was a beach facing east andmuch protected by the curve of the bay out to the promontory ofOld Harry rocks. I waded out and out and yet out again and still thewater did not reach much above my knees so when I tried to swimmy tummy got in the way! But it was great to splash about.

Naturally we would have liked to explore the inviting landbeyond the dunes which seemed to be full of small paths, but Fatherhad warned us that it was the land of snakes and in particular‘vipers’. Such a word struck terror into our hearts so we neverexplored beyond the dunes. On occasions though our parents wouldguide us through the colourful heather and gorse to view a quiteexpansive lake which was called the Little Sea and which wasframed by just a few willows and pine trees.

e fun was nearly over as the homeward trek began; we alwaysseemed to be somewhat late to catch the ferry back so we had tofollow the quickest route which was a stretch of tarmac nearly twoand a half miles long, which ran in a dead straight line except forone minor bend and we children were not allowed to lag behind.Luckily cars were few and far between and there was supposedly aninfrequent bus service but we never saw one until we arrived at theferry. e heather sprinkled with clumps of gorse extended for mileseither side and although most attractive in bloom did little to raiseour spirits. Nearly always we just caught the ferry; otherwise wewere faced with a long wait especially after six o’clock when it ranonly once an hour.”

e chain ferry is the shortest route connecting Bournemouthand Poole with Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck and carries vehiclesand foot passengers every day, weather permitting. e idea ofoperating a car ferry service here was largely the brainchild of FrankAman from Totland Bay on the Isle of Wight. With his two sons,Gerard, an engineer, and Arthur, a stockbroker, he was instrumentalin starting the Bournemouth-Swanage Motor Road and FerryCompany in 1923 and maintained the family connection with thebusiness until 1961.

Stone for the slipways and the road foundations came fromquarries on the Isle of Purbeck, mostly from the cliff-face quarry atSeacombe, which is between Dancing Ledge and St. Aldhelm’s Head.


Studland beach with chain ferry and Sandbanks in the distance Old Harry Rocks with Bournemouth in the distance

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Ferry No. 1 began the service onJuly 15th 1926. It was steam-drivenand originally constructed to carry15 cars at any one time, latermodified to accommodate 18 cars.e service was popular from thestart and in the first short summerseason 100,000 passengers and12,000 cars were ferried across the400-yard harbour mouth.

e service continued until theoutbreak of World War II when arestricted service was introduced.After the fall of France, the ferrywas taken over by the military andclosed to the public for theduration. Studland Bay and thesurrounding heath became abattle-training area for the troopswho were to take part in theD-day landings in France.

At the end of the war the ferrywas in need of an extensive refitand the road too requiredsubstantial repairs to bomb andshell craters, as well as the removalof tank traps and ‘Dragons Teeth’obstacles so it was not until 1946that the service was resumed. Fora short while a second ferry wasused during the extended refits ofFerry No. 1.

Ferry No. 2 was alsosteam-driven. It was a small ferrythat had been purchased after itbecame redundant on the East toWest Cowes service on the Isle ofWight. With space for only 8cars and was really too small foruse.

During the 35 years that itwas in service Ferry No. 3 provedto be very reliable. Diesel-electricpowered, it carried a maximum of28 cars. It was equipped withthree Ruston diesel engines andnormally operated on two ofthese; this meant that at least oneengine acted as a spare at all timesand also repairs could be carriedout without making any changesto the scheduled service times.

Annually the ferry carriedsomething in the order of 650,000vehicles of various sorts, up to the

then 10 ton weight limit, and wellover 1 million people. Ferry No. 3helped enormously to popularisethe service, which, over the years,attracted a hard-core of regularusers and provided a uniqueexperience for visitors to the area,many of whom were prepared towait in quite long queues in order totravel on the ferry.

In 1961 the Raglan PropertyCompany took over the businessand in the 1980s the company wassold on to its present ownersFairacres Group Ltd. and manyimprovements have since been made.Both slipways have been completelyrebuilt, mains electricity laid on toShell Bay, the old wooden buildingsat Shell Bay replaced with a modernoffice, a roundabout and new tollbooths constructed at Shell Bay anda new computerised toll systemintroduced. Some of the latterchanges were made to improve themethod of toll collection prior to theintroduction of the latest ferry, thefourth to operate this service but thefirst to actually have a name -Bramble Bush Bay - after a small baylocated close to the Shell Bay side ofthe crossing.

is current diesel-hydraulicpropelled ferry came into service inJanuary 1994 and has a nominalcapacity of 48 cars but can quiteeasily accommodate 52 withoutdifficulty, also buses, coaches and largetrucks. Despite new and improvedroads on the Wareham route roundPoole Harbour, this crossing remainsat least as popular as ever, if not moreso.

Ferry Office, Shell Bay, Studland,Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3BA.Telephone: (01929) 450203www.sandbanksferry.co.uk

Memories of Shell Bay and the ChainFerry are extracts from My JurassicPlayground by Joy Shellard published byNatula Publications ISBN9781897887882 �

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Cormorants nesting on the chalk cliffs, Studland

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Paths through Studland heath

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Following the storming success last summer of As YouLike It, Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts isdelighted to announce that it is once again hosting aunique outdoor theatre performance by the worldfamous Shakespeare’s Globe in the walled garden of

Upton Country Park in Poole from 17th – 18th June. Using asmall troupe of actors, the company will be presenting a strippeddown version of Shakespeare’s classic play Hamlet in thisbeautiful open air setting, reviving the old Globe principle ofoutdoor playing.

Learning of the king his father’s death, Hamlet comes hometo find his uncle married to his mother and installed on theDanish throne. At night, the ghost of the old king demands thatHamlet avenge his ‘foul and most unnatural murder’.Encompassing political intrigue and sexual obsession,philosophical reflection and violent action, tragic depth and wildhumour, Hamlet is the fullest expression of Shakespeare’s genius.

Artistic Director of the Globe, Dominic Dromgoole andGlobe regular Bill Buckhurst will co-direct Hamlet, which iswidely considered to be Shakespeare’s masterpiece. Hamletencompasses political intrigue and sexual obsession, philosophicalreflection and violent action, tragic depth and wild humour.

During his time at Shakespeare’s Globe, Dominic has directedShakespeare’s Henry V (2012), Henry IV Parts 1 and 2 (2010),Love’s Labour’s Lost (2007 and 2009), Romeo and Juliet (2009)and King Lear (2008). Bill has worked most recently with GlobeEducation, directing A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbethand Romeo & Juliet for its Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche

Bank project. He has also directed Tinderbox (Tooting ArtsClub), Riff Raff (Arcola) and e Vegemite Tales (WestEnd/Riverside Studios). As an actor Bill has performed inseasons at the RSC, e Royal Court, Shakespeare’s Globe, withPropeller and Oxford Stage Company.

Taking on the role of Hamlet is RADA graduate, MichaelBenz. Since graduating, Michael has performed in Trevor Nunn’sproductions of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead and eTempest, with Ralph Fiennes at the eatre Royal Haymarket in2011. He made his Globe debut in 2009 in A New Worlddirected by Dominic Dromgoole and As You Like It directed byea Sharrock.

Carlyss Peer will be taking on the role of Ophelia. Carlyssperformed in Sir Peter Hall’s production of e Rivals both inBath and London. Peter Bray also joins this cast and both Peterand Carlyss made their Globe debut in Bill Buckhurst’s AMidsummer’s Night’s Dream.

Tom Lawrence who appeared in the 2011 production ofHamlet will be taking on the role of Horatio. Matthew Romain,who most recently appeared in e Recruiting Officer at DonmarWarehouse will also be joining the cast.

Using an Elizabethan-inspired stage; influenced by paintingsand etchings from Shakespeare’s time, when touring wasprevalent; eight actors will visit beautiful and inspiring settingsacross the UK and Europe with this scaled-down production.

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Over 30 representatives from local solicitor’soffices were invited along to the charity’sbrand new purpose built hospice in EveningHill in Lilliput for a guided tour and a specialbreakfast provided free of charge by theBournemouth Highcliff Marriott hotel.

e ‘Make a Will Fortnight’ campaign runs from 11 – 22 Juneand aims to raise vital funds for the hospice as well increaseawareness about the importance of gifts in wills.

During the campaign participating solicitors will donate theirtime and expertise to write standard wills free of charge for localpeople in return for a donation to the hospice. A suggestedminimum donation for a single will is £75 and £110 for a jointwill. is is a significant discount on what you would expect topay when making a will.

Sarah Dixon of Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors said: “We havebeen involved in the hospice’s make a will campaign for the lasttwo years and we’re proud to be able to help them and givesomething back to the local community. e staff and volunteersprovide a fantastic service and the facility they are soon to open isremarkable.”

Andrew Lilley from Aldridge Brownlee said: “e charity hasa very impressive new facility which is in need of funding, soanything we can do to help them out then we will.”

Sally Goodenough, Corporate and Legacies Fundraiser atLewis-Manning Hospice said: “By making your will during‘Make a Will Fortnight’, not only will you get peace of mindknowing your loved ones are taken care of, but you will also helpraise much needed funds for local people living with cancer andother life-threatening illnesses.”

Lewis-Manning Hospice is a charity in Poole which providesfree care and support to local people with cancer and otherlife-threatening illnesses. e charity is preparing to move intotheir brand new state of the art hospice in Lilliput to expand theirexisting day hospice services, breathlessness and lymphoedemaclinics and also provide a brand new 23 bedded palliative care unit.

Appointments for ‘Make a Will fortnight’ can be made now but thewill writing will take place during the campaign period. For morecomplicated wills or those requiring specialist advice a fee will beagreed in advance. For more information about ‘Make a WillFortnight’ please email [email protected] or call 01202 701 000 �

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HOSPICETHANKSLOCALSOLICITORSFOR THEIRSUPPORTPOOLE’S LEWIS-MANNING HOSPICEHOSTED A SPECIAL THANK YOUBREAKFAST FOR THE LOCALSOLICITORS’ OFFICES THAT ARESUPPORTING THEIR UPCOMINGCAMPAIGN ‘MAKE A WILL FORTNIGHT

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Teams from England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland willcompete for the Championship title while spectatorswill enjoy intimate seats with fabulous views of theplayers and their horses. e first match will kick off at3pm on Friday, and will continue into the night with

the first floodlit polo game in the evening. It’s not just the exciting, fast paced game which has been referred

to as ‘Ice Hockey on horseback’ that will promise to keep visitorsentertained, but a wide range of other sporting and leisure activitiesincluding a fashion show, an exhibition of Oakley Professional beach

volleyball and the Audi Q7 charity race which is raising money forHelp for Heroes.

Sumptuous refreshments will be available throughout theweekend in the stunning Sunseeker lounge and Food Village, whilethe family friendly event will make sure to provide a range ofchildren’s activities within the Retail Village – which also offers arange of luxury, beach and polo related goods and services.

Central to the weekend is the chance to throw a great party; forspectators, players and celebs alike. From 7pm on Friday evening theglamorous and sophisticated ‘Swing the Polo’ beach party will start,

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TWO DAYS OF SUNDRENCHED SPORTING AND PARTYING ELEGANCE ARE SET TO DRAW THE CROWDS TO OUR STUNNING SANDBANKS PENINSULA ON

FRIDAY 6TH AND SATURDAY 7TH OF JULY AS THE FIFTH ASAHI BRITISH BEACH POLO CHAMPIONSHIP SWINGS INTO ACTION.

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run by Amika London, offering an eclectic mix of internationalopera, jazz and swing sounds. e tempo increases throughout theevening as organisers encourage the guests to party the night away.After the prize giving on Saturday evening, ‘Beach Party the Polo’will kick off, infusing the chic surroundings with a festivalatmosphere as live bands will perform, followed by the beats ofinternational House DJ Colin ‘StarRocker’ Pereira.

e competition is being sponsored by a range of companies,including Asahi, Sunseeker, Pommery Champagne and AmikaLondon, and even us here at Sandbanks Life; who are set to sponsorthe Scottish boys.

Captain of Scotland, Jamie le Hardy said of the event:“It’s a very social weekend and it’s a lot of fun – there’s a real buzz!It’s a great spectacle. You’re right next to the action so it’s a great wayof showing polo to the public.”

Jamie Le Hardy is widely considered to be one of the best Britishplayers the game has seen over the last decade and has beendecorated with a host of prestigious awards. Born in Dorset, into anArmy family, whose parents travelled extensively throughout Jamie’searly years, his first recollection of polo was watching his father playin Hong Kong. On returning to the UK, Jamie became involved inpony club polo where his passion for the sport started to flourishand his talent clearly showed.

He began his career fresh out of school; within three years hehad won ‘Young Player of the Year’ award and the British OpenGold Cup:

“ose two events really launched my career and since then I’vebeen one of the highest rated players in England... I’m half Scottish,half English; my Mum’s Scottish. I played for England a lot in mycareer and now I’ve taken up the Scottish mantel and am captainingthe team.”

His other accolades include numerous ‘Most Valuable Player’awards; he was the first England captain to beat Argentina sinceWorld War II and he has won the Golden Jubilee Trophy withPrince Harry.

As well as being a world-class talent on the pitch, le Hardy isalso a professional A Grade Umpire, and an HPA qualified coach;he owns and runs the le Hardy Polo Academy (based in Surrey)which caters for all ages and abilities:

“I spend quite a bit of time coaching, developing horses and

putting a bit back into the sport... If you want to get into polo, havea look at our website and speak to me.” www.lehardypolo.com

World renowned English polo-player Jack Kidd is also one ofthe fantastic sportsman playing during the tournament.

Among his numerous achievements which include tournamentvictories around the world, Kidd has achieved two European goldmedals in the Federation of International Polo Championships ongrass and an Arena Gold Cup win in 2006. In addition to hissuccess as an outdoor player on grass, Kidd is also perhaps one of thebest known players on the Snowpolo circuit; claiming victory atnumerous tournaments, perhaps most notably Cartier in St Morita.He is also a pivotal promoter in the recent launch of the BerenbergSnowpolo tournament in January.

Influenced by his father who show-jumped for Great Britain atthe Olympics and played polo for England, Kidd’s love of the gamebegan at the tender age of 14,

“By the time I was 17 I was a professional and twenty years laterI’m still a pro”, he said.

A truly passionate player, Kidd said of the game:“It’s completely addictive; the most amazing sport you could everplay; to gallop on horses and score goals... its a great, great sport!”

I spoke to Kidd, who having spent the last five consecutive dayson the pitch, was cooling down and getting some well earnedrespite. For a man who plays polo consistently throughout the year,his praise of the British Beach Polo Championships was illustrativeof the fabulous weekend spectators can expect,

“It’s one of the best weekends of the English polo season. I lookforward to it immensely and I look forward to playing against all theother countries”

Spectators can expect some exciting games, watching theseworld-class talents stretched to their best, as the sand surface doesfor a fast paced and technically demanding game:

“Sand is probably the most difficult surface to play on out ofthem all; snow or grass. You have to be very skilled with the horseand very good at hitting the ball in the air.”

When I asked him what visitors to the championships canexpect, Kidd simply said,

“Big parties and big polo matches. It should be a stonker!”

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Salon (definition): "A gathering of people under the roofof an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one anotherand partly to refine taste and increase their knowledgeof the participants through conversation" eDefinitive Luxury Lifestyle Event Returns To e

Hurlingham Club, London SW6Concours d'Elegance has quickly established itself as one of

the "must-attend" events of the season; guests can sip finechampagne whilst enjoying the pinnacle of timepiece, automobile,yacht, and aviation design, hosted at London's sumptuousHurlingham Club on the banks of the River ames.

Inspired by the salons of the 18th century, Concoursd'Elegance has a rich 20-year heritage, celebrating everything thatepitomises design and style. Concours d'Elegance sets itself apartfrom other Concours events, as guests have the opportunity tointimately explore some of the world's finest luxury vehicles:Pagani, Atom, Bugatti and Lamborghini on the road; LinleySwan GP Powerboats and Sunseeker yachts on the water; RizonJets and Eurocopter helicopters to take to the skies.

For the 2012 collection there will be exhibits from the world'sfinest artisans, designers and manufacturers in the fields of art,automobiles, aviation, interior design, property, nauticalengineering, timepieces and jewellery.

In traditional Concours style, there will be a vintage car rallyfor guests to admire a collection of the world's rarest and most

beautiful classic cars. e designer shopping village allows gueststo sample the world's finest and most elegant jewellery, whilstboarding private jets, luxury yachts and magnificent helicopters.Test the glamour, sample the lifestyle and enjoy the exclusivity ofthis unique experience, whilst being treated to the very finest ofhospitality.

London's Hurlingham Club is set in the magnificent groundsof Ranelagh Gardens, SW6 and the Concours d'Elegance hasalways had the relaxed charm of a garden party. e event is afirm favourite for locals, celebrities and enthusiasts alike, whocome to enjoy the elegant surroundings, fine summerdining and excellent exhibits.

Fully Inclusive VIP Package: is entitles you to entry to thelavish ground and Concours, luxury summer barbecue, afternoontea, fine champagne and select wines.

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The 2012 BBC Proms has revealed details of thebroad-ranging programme of events planned for its118th season. Opening at the Royal Albert Hall on13th July 2012, the festival promises two months of the

world’s greatest artists, composers, orchestras and ensemblesacross 92 concerts, including four Last Night celebrations aroundthe UK.

With the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics, thissummer promises to be unlike any other, and as such, the Proms isdelighted to be part of the London 2012 Festival. roughout theseason there is music to reflect these major events, and on theopening night of the Proms, four British conductors take to theRoyal Albert Hall stage to ‘pass the baton’: Martyn Brabbins,Sir Mark Elder, Edward Gardner and Sir Roger Norrington.

Daniel Barenboim and his celebrated West-Eastern DivanOrchestra make Proms history by performing all nine Beethovensymphonies - the first time the entire cycle has featured at theProms in over 60 years - whilst also becoming the Proms’ firstever non-BBC orchestra-in-residence.

English National Opera and the Royal Opera House bothperform complete operas in the same season for the first time; theSão Paulo Symphony Orchestra becomes the first Brazilianorchestra to appear at the festival and in an exciting collaborationwith Aardman Animations, the much-loved Wallace & Gromitcharacters are transported to the Royal Albert Hall stagefor the world premiere of Wallace’s new work, a BBC commission!

e season celebrates some of the world’s most eminent livingcomposers including Pierre Boulez. British composers celebratingsignificant birthdays include Oliver Knussen and SimonBainbridge at 60, and Hugh Wood and Alexander Goehr at 80.ere are also 150th birthday tributes to Debussy and Delius.

As ever the Proms remains firmly committed to new music,with 17 BBC commissions - a further five world premieres and14 other UK and London premieres, including versions of musicby Mendelssohn and Gabrieli, previously unheard in the UK. On

top of this are 10 short BBC commissions which make up theMusic Walk around South Kensington, part of the centenarycelebrations of John Cage.

Youth is a major focus of the festival. From 4th – 6th Augustfour youth orchestras from around the UK, as well as theNational Youth Choirs of Great Britain and Wales, perform atthe Proms. Other UK and international youth ensembles includethe Juilliard Orchestra and the Aldeburgh World Orchestra,created to bring together the best young performers from aroundthe globe. e BBC Proms Youth Choir gives its inauguralperformance, part of an on-going four-year project.

In addition to the six BBC performing groups who once againprovide the backbone to the season, there is a stellar line up ofinternational orchestras including the Berliner Philharmonikerwith Sir Simon Rattle and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestrawith Bernard Haitink, who for the first time give twoperformances each in one season. e Leipzig GewandhausOrchestra under Riccardo Chailly also gives two concerts.

In the spirit of the Proms enduring mission to make the bestclassical music available to everyone, every Prom is broadcast liveon BBC Radio 3 with many televised on BBC One, BBC Twoand BBC Four. For the seventh year in a row,Promming tickets remain just £5 and for the first time thisseason,seats are half-price for under-18s.

Roger Wright, Director BBC Proms and Controller BBCRadio 3, says: "From Daniel Barenboim to Wallace & Gromit, weonce again look forward to welcoming the world’s greatest artiststo a festival where there is something for everyone to enjoy.Promming tickets remain just £5 and there are plenty of ways forpeople to enjoy the events in person, on radio, television andonline. e BBC’s on-going commitment in running the festivalallows the Proms to be one of the best value-for-moneyexperiences anywhere."Tickets are now on sale via www.bbc.co.uk/proms or 0844 209 7353and in person at the Royal Albert Hall �

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Britain's rich are getting richer, and steel tycoon LakshmiMittal is still the richest of them all, according to theSunday Times Rich List.

e Indian-born billionaire topped the list for the seventhsuccessive year with an estimated fortune of £12.7bn, despite alsosuffering the biggest fall in wealth of any of the 1,000 men andwomen named.

Mr Mittal and his family were worth 4.8bn less than last year,leaving them only just ahead of Uzbek metals magnate andArsenal shareholder, Alisher Usmanov, with £12.3bn. Chelsea FCowner Roman Abramovich came in third with £9.5bn, down£800m on last year.

e wealthiest Briton is the Duke of Westminster, in seventhplace with an estimated £7.35bn, thanks to his central Londonproperty empire.

e combined wealth of Britain's 1,000 richest men andwomen reached a record high of more than £414bn.

Rich List compiler Philip Beresford told us: "Obviously it'svery difficult in this age of austerity when the government putsout the mantra 'we're all in this together' and the rich seem to begetting richer and richer."However, I wouldn't criticize the richbecause a lot of those on this rich list are based here, they'reinvesting in companies here, and if they get richer hopefully therest of us will get a bit more prosperous on the rising tide of wealth."

e Hinduja Brothers, Srichand, 76, and Gopichand, 72,returned to prominence this year, rising five places to claim thefourth spot, with an estimated fortune of £8.6bn, up animpressive £2.6bn on last year.

2012 saw a record eight lottery millionaires joining the list, ledby Europe's biggest lottery winners Colin and Chris Weir atnumber 462, with £160m. ey donated £1m to the ScottishNational Party, making them the country's top political donors,ahead of Peter Cruddas, Sir Anthony Bamford and Lord Sainsbury.

"is year we've got a record 77 billionaires, a lot of themforeign-born billionaires, based in London who like London asthe centre of their particular universe," Mr Beresford said. " Butthe best examples of people who are getting prosperous and richon the back of their own endeavours are Britons like a guy calledMichael Oliver (number 243), who is in his 70s andyet runs the biggest valve-making company in Europe. He'smaking enormous sums of profits and they're generating morejobs and more tax revenue and it's exactly what we need."

London and the southeast still dominate the list with 53% ofentries, but there are now 74 Scottish entries (up from 70 lastyear), and 24 Welsh (the same as last year). e list's compilersadmit it is a "broad brush estimate", based on public accounts,market intelligence, and in some cases the individuals themselves.And those behind the list report more than a slight air ofone-upmanship amongst our wealthiest citizens. Mr Beresfordrelated the story of one man who phoned his friend, also on thelist to say: 'Hello, number 21 here, am I talking to number 36?'"

THE TOP 101 Lakshmi Mittal and family - £12.7bn2 Alisher Usmanov - £12.3bn3 Roman Abramovich - £9.5bn4 Sri and Gopi Hinduja - £8.6bn5 Leonard Blavatnik - £7.58bn6 Ernesto and Kirsty Bertarelli - £7.4bn7 e Duke of Westminster - £7.35bn8 David and Simon Reuben - £7.08bn9 John Fredriksen and family - £6.6bn10 Galen and George Weston (Toronto) and family - £5.9b �

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The biggest spectator polo day in the world is held atGuards Polo Club in the heart of the Royal Park atWindsor. From this year, this historic event will besponsored by Audi, the leading luxury carmaker.is company is no stranger to polo though, as ithas been the sponsor of the England polo team for

several years. is makes it the perfect partner for the leadingshowcase event for the England Polo Team – the Coronation Cupon the Audi International Polo Day.

Last year, the sport’s governing body, the Hurlingham PoloAssociation, in conjunction with Guards Polo Club, celebrated thecentenary of the Coronation Cup, which has been played at thismost famous of polo clubs for 40 of those past 100 years. Eventoday, the Coronation Cup is viewed by English polo players, andindeed some of the most famous international names in the sport, as

the most coveted event to play for during the English polo season.e England team manager Andrew Hine, who has also

captained the England team on this day many times too, believesInternational Day has a flavour that cannot be matched anywhereelse in the world. “You can play in the Argentine Open in Palermo,Buenos Aires, which for many is the Mecca of the sport, with thenoise and 5,000 people on top of you; but when you play at GuardsPolo Club in e Coronation Cup, and you hear the roar of some25,000 people, there is nothing like it anywhere in the world. Noevent can claim those sorts of numbers, and when you get a great,close match, and the crowd in those stands gets behind you, thehairs stand up on the back of your neck. It is the biggest game in theworld. We love that as players. ere’s no greater feeling.”

e England team has dominated the Coronation Cup in thepast couple of years, defeating both New Zealand and Brazil on the

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Club’s most famous of grounds – e Queen’s Ground. is year theteam, led by the talented Luke Tomlinson, will be hoping to retainits clean sheet against a talented team from South Africa. is willbe the third time that these two countries have met in thiscompetition and the tally currently stands at 2-0 to the home side.So no pressure for Luke and his team-mates then! But win or lose,Luke, who has worn the skipper’s armband since 2006 knows it willbe a match to remember. “It’s always a great occasion to be involvedin,” he says. “To play for your country, and to be captain, is a highhonour in any sport. It’s always a great feeling to go out there andplay in front of a huge home crowd. As players, it means so much to us.”

e support of Audi at this International Polo at Guards PoloClub on Sunday 22 July not only guarantees to give the best Englishplayers the opportunity to shine on this most famous of days, but isalso enabling the governing body, the Hurlingham Polo Associationand Audi to create a platform of international events at other clubsaround the country too. Audi has created an International TestMatch Series – with England games at Cowdray Park in Sussex,Beaufort in Gloucestershire and, for the first time at CheshireRacecourse too. is not only says much about the depth of talentand interest in the sport in the UK today, but also highlight’s Audi’scommitment to the oldest team sport in the world.

e Audi International Day naturally becomes a late summerhighlight of the British sporting calendar. However, to ensure that itdoes not clash with that other great sporting occasion in 2012, theLondon Olympics, the polo will be staged a week earlier than usual– on Sunday 22 July. Despite this date change, it remains framedaround those other great sporting and social events - Henley,Wimbledon, Ascot and the Lord’s Test match and continues tooffer two outstanding polo games – the Coronation Cup in theafternoon and a morning game – showcasing up-and-comingEnglish talent. Of course this year, in honour of Her Majesty eQueen, the winners of the morning game, Young England v eCommonwealth, will receive a new cup this year – the DiamondJubilee Trophy. Her Majesty, of course, is a huge supporter of thesport, having watched her husband and eldest son play and now twoof her grandsons, HRH e Duke of Cambridge and HRH Prince Harry.

Although there is a new name associated with this event, somethings remain very much the same. Pomp, pageantry and elegancewill be very much the order of the day, with plenty of opportunitiesfor visitors to Guards Polo Club to enjoy some of the finesthospitality available at any sporting event. is may be courtesy ofPink Food in the Guards Members’ Marquee, with its deliciouslunch and afternoon tea menu or seated within Keith’s Prowse’sChukkas marquee. Here guests have the perfect environment fromwhich to enjoy a wonderful, relaxing day of polo, including awonderful Best of British menu in honour of the Diamond Jubilee. Meanwhile Chinawhite will be celebrating its 11th year at theInternational Polo. With hospitality options for both day andevening – or even a combination of the two, this fantastic, dramaticmarquee can offer something for everyone. With leading DJ CalvinHarris headlining the decks in the evening, the marquee willbecome the polo party of the year – if not the decade.e Audi International Day has all the ingredients to create a poloday to remember. So whether you have an Audi invitation to itselegant lunch in the Clubhouse or planning a more informal affairwith friends and family at the Club, there are plenty ofopportunities to create your own lasting memories. To ensure that you and your family are part of polo history, book yourtickets now to the Audi International Polo today. Call the Ticket Office on 01784 437797 or go online at:

www.guardspoloclub.comwww.audi.co.ukwww.chinawhite.com/polowww.keithprowse.co.ukwww.hpa-polo.co.uk �

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Marking the first anniversary since Seve Ballesteroslost his battle with brain cancer, celebrities fromthe world of sport and entertainment have unitedto launch the first ever ‘Seve Day’ - aEuropean-wide golf tournament set up by

YourGolfTravel.com, in partnership with the Seve BallesterosFoundation and Cancer Research UK.

Celebrities including pro golfer Justin Rose, Radio 2 DJ ChrisEvans, former footballer and England manager Kevin Keegan, andTottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp, have all committedto support Seve Day which starts on July 1st 2012 - paying tributeto Seve’s first Major title at e Open in 1979.

Seve Day hopes to attract thousands of participants and raisesignificant funds for the Seve Ballesteros Foundation which, inpartnership with Cancer Research UK, funds vital research intobrain cancer.

Justin Rose said: “Seve has been a hero to me all my life. Seve’sstyle of play continues to inspire me, and golfers all over the world,but there will never be another Seve. Seve Day in aid of the SeveBallesteros Foundation gives golfers everywhere the chance to ‘playlike Seve’ in his memory, while raising vital funds for brain cancer. Iencourage golfers everywhere to show their support and play too.”

A star-studded grand final will be held at Celtic Manor’schampionship 2010 course in October 2012, just after the RyderCup, where the top 72 Stableford score entrants will play for bigprizes and the Seve Day 2012 trophy.

Ross Marshall, co-founder of YourGolfTravel.com, said: “SeveBallesteros was, and still is, such an inspirational figure in Europeangolf. We wanted to create an event that he would have been proud

of, a tournament that would capture his very golfing essence; greatcamaraderie, brilliant shot making, courage under pressure and allround excellence on the golf course. Golfers will have to play thegreatest round of their life to make the final, just the way that Sevewould have wanted it!”

Ivan Ballesteros, Seve’s nephew and Vice President of the SeveBallesteros Foundation, said: “We are delighted to announce thelaunch of Seve Day 2012, which we hope will be a huge success inour aim to raise money for brain cancer research. Golfers all havetheir own favourite memories of Seve and this event gives them achance to remember his brilliance, and support a cause that was veryclose to his heart.”� e entry fee of £25/€30 will go directly to the Seve

Ballesteros Foundation in its entirety.� Entrants are asked to play a round of golf on any course in

Europe and register their scores on the Seveday.com website.� All registered participants will receive benefits worth £250

including golf lessons and complimentary rounds of golf, as well as the chance to win an exclusive prize which includes a trip to the US Masters if they win the grand final.

For more information and to take part in Seve Day please visit:www.seveday.com

For more information about the Seve Ballesteros Foundation visit:www.seveballesterosfoundation.org/uk

For more information about Cancer Research please visitwww.cancerresearchuk.org �

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Royal Ascot TUESDAY 19TH - SATURDAY 23RD JUNE 2012 . ASCOT RACECOURSE, BERKSHIRE

oyal Ascot is one of the pinnacle events of the summer social season and the racecourse will be playing its part, in this historic year, in celebration of Her Majesty �e Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. �e Royal Meeting will certainly be one of the must-attend events of the year to enjoy all of the pageantry and history of a quintessentially British day out.

�e quality of the racing at Royal Ascot is simply outstanding, with nearly £4 million in prize money on o�er and a total of eighteen ‘Group’ races (racing’s term for the most prestigious races) over the �ve days.

�e celebrations will commence at 2pm each day as Her Majesty �e Queen arrives in her horse drawn landaus, with superb racing action from 2.30pm onwards, including seven Group One races over the �ve days. After racing, traditional singing around the Bandstand commences in Grandstand Admission at approximately 6pm..

Silver Ring customers can help celebrate Her Majesty �e Queen’s Diamond Jubilee too, by joining in with the 1950s style ‘Street Party’ with everything from brass bands to bunting.

TUESDAY 19TH JUNE�e opening day of what is sure to be a spectacular Royal Meeting gets o� to a �ying start with three Group 1 races (i.e. the very best in the world); the Queen Anne Stakes, the King’s Stand Stakes - the �rst British leg of the Global Sprint Challenge - and the St James’s Palace Stakes.

As the �rst day of Royal Ascot, the fashion stakes are high but the atmosphere is relaxed which allows racegoers the chance to enjoy a glass of Champagne between races or explore the racecourse at their leisure.

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Royal Ascot experience at a slightly more gentle pace.

THURSDAY 21ST JUNE �ursday’s highlight is the Group 1 Gold Cup, a battle of stamina and determination over two miles and four furlongs - this undisputed long distance world championship is not for the faint hearted!

Style, elegance and the height of the summer social calendar all combine on Gold Cup Day, colloquially known as ‘Ladies’ Day. Although the whole week of Royal Ascot is a fashion show like no other, it is �ursday when the designer creations and millinery masterpieces reach new heights.

To commemorate 300 years of racing, the Hampton Court Stakes has been renamed the Tercentenary Stakes.

FRIDAY 22ND JUNE �e feature race on Friday is the Coronation Stakes, which traditionally brings together the leading three-year-old �llies in Europe.

Also on the card is the King Edward VII Stakes, colloquially called

�e highlight of the second day is the Group 1 Prince of Wales’s Stakes, arguably the most important race at the Royal Meeting in the modern era with £400,000 prize money on o�er.

Also on the card are the Group 2 Windsor Forest Stakes, for older female milers and the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes, for the best up and coming two year old �llies (females). Wednesday is perfect for groups of friends to enjoy the

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the ‘Ascot Derby’ - as its conditions mirror those of the Epsom Classic.

�is is the perfect way to start the weekend with friends and work colleagues.

SATURDAY 23RD JUNE �e �nal day of the Royal Meeting always provides a dramatic climax and features one of the world’s most important and international races, the Golden Jubilee Stakes, renamed as the Diamond Jubilee Stakes in 2012 to mark Her Majesty �e Queen’s important milestone. �e race is also the second British leg of the Global Sprint Challenge.

Saturday is a relatively new addition to the Royal Meeting, having been introduced as recently as 2002. Although the fashions are as elaborate as they are during the week, there is a pronounced, relaxed family feel as many people who are unable to attend until the weekend come to enjoy the experience of the greatest race meeting in the world.

Royal Ascot is without doubt the greatest race meeting in the world and a celebration of everything that is uniquely British.

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Royal Ascot TUESDAY 19TH - SATURDAY 23RD JUNE 2012 . ASCOT RACECOURSE, BERKSHIRE

oyal Ascot is one of the pinnacle events of the summer social season and the racecourse will be playing its part, in this historic year, in celebration of Her Majesty �e Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. �e Royal Meeting will certainly be one of the must-attend events of the year to enjoy all of the pageantry and history of a quintessentially British day out.

�e quality of the racing at Royal Ascot is simply outstanding, with nearly £4 million in prize money on o�er and a total of eighteen ‘Group’ races (racing’s term for the most prestigious races) over the �ve days.

�e celebrations will commence at 2pm each day as Her Majesty �e Queen arrives in her horse drawn landaus, with superb racing action from 2.30pm onwards, including seven Group One races over the �ve days. After racing, traditional singing around the Bandstand commences in Grandstand Admission at approximately 6pm..

Silver Ring customers can help celebrate Her Majesty �e Queen’s Diamond Jubilee too, by joining in with the 1950s style ‘Street Party’ with everything from brass bands to bunting.

TUESDAY 19TH JUNE�e opening day of what is sure to be a spectacular Royal Meeting gets o� to a �ying start with three Group 1 races (i.e. the very best in the world); the Queen Anne Stakes, the King’s Stand Stakes - the �rst British leg of the Global Sprint Challenge - and the St James’s Palace Stakes.

As the �rst day of Royal Ascot, the fashion stakes are high but the atmosphere is relaxed which allows racegoers the chance to enjoy a glass of Champagne between races or explore the racecourse at their leisure.

WEDNESDAY 20TH JUNE

Royal Ascot experience at a slightly more gentle pace.

THURSDAY 21ST JUNE �ursday’s highlight is the Group 1 Gold Cup, a battle of stamina and determination over two miles and four furlongs - this undisputed long distance world championship is not for the faint hearted!

Style, elegance and the height of the summer social calendar all combine on Gold Cup Day, colloquially known as ‘Ladies’ Day. Although the whole week of Royal Ascot is a fashion show like no other, it is �ursday when the designer creations and millinery masterpieces reach new heights.

To commemorate 300 years of racing, the Hampton Court Stakes has been renamed the Tercentenary Stakes.

FRIDAY 22ND JUNE �e feature race on Friday is the Coronation Stakes, which traditionally brings together the leading three-year-old �llies in Europe.

Also on the card is the King Edward VII Stakes, colloquially called

�e highlight of the second day is the Group 1 Prince of Wales’s Stakes, arguably the most important race at the Royal Meeting in the modern era with £400,000 prize money on o�er.

Also on the card are the Group 2 Windsor Forest Stakes, for older female milers and the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes, for the best up and coming two year old �llies (females). Wednesday is perfect for groups of friends to enjoy the

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Flouro brights andvivid jewel coloursare worn head totoe withconfidence.

Colour blocking is a huge withthe dresses being the best wayto work the trend.

Pastels creep in as summerapproaches with the mutedcolour palette theme rightdown to the palest shoes andaccessories.

Skirt lengths fall to belowthe knee at Diane vonFurstenberg with bold floralprints taking centre stage.Gorgeous neon orange oneshoulder maxi dresses are theperfect red carpet event dresswith the classic DVF wrapdress the key to everydaystylish dressing.

Parisian ‘cult’ labelIRO has a great

following with

Stanwells customers and thespring/summer’12 collection isan exciting edgy mix of, sequinjackets to wear with jeans fordaytime dressing and IRO’ssignature leather biker jacketshot shades.

McQ Alexander McQueenhas been influenced by 50’srock ‘n’ roll with full petticoatlined skirts and dresses in blueand black tattoo print. etiger intarsia knit dresses fromMcQ in black and white andso on trend cobalt blue ticksall the boxes for a sexy, butwearable dress.

Casual is still key dressingand at Stanwells you will finda comprehensive selection ofpremium label jeans.

Goldsign is all about thecut and fabric with amazing

colours such as hot pinkand salmon

arriving latespring,

the

‘Misfit’ in either skinny orstraight the sought after styleof the brand. Citizens ofHumanity follows thoughtwith the demand for ‘non-jean’jeans with their fabulousMandy rose print jeans. ehot jeans label of the momentMother are an amazing fit andhave the edge on boot cutjeans, making them skinny tothe waist and high cut at thesides and back.Gorgoeuscolours at Mother denim suchas lemon meringue and berryhaute will wet your appetitefor coloured jeans. e everpopular MIH jeans collectionhas reinvented their Pariscropped jeans for summer inlovely pastels in lightweightcotton and the edgy boyfrienddistressed London boycropped jean it the hit style ofthe season.

e tough-luxe bikerjackets still rule the leatherpoll this spring. Both boldcolours and pastels at Muubaa

are the choice of thecelebrity fashion

crowd andStanwellscustomer alike.

e perfect t-shirt fromSplendid tees is a closet classicin all shades from zesty yellow,vivid green and classicwhite...wear under the clean,comtempory knitwear byDuffy the New York basedknitwear company known forits cool colour palette andstylish cashmere.

Accessories and shoes havean important place inStanwells boutique and withour ever-growing brand basein store at Westbourne wehave stunning shoes by RobertClergerie, DVF, CandiceCooper, Hoss Intropia andAsh to name a few. Handbagsby Rebecca Minkoff, BubaLondon, Sam Edelman andDVF tick all the boxes for thegirls in the know.

So whether you need adress for lunch or a red carpetevent or the perfect jeans andtee, Stanwells will havesomething to make your heartbeat faster...

21/23 Westbourne Arcade, PooleRoad, Bournemouth BH4 9AY [email protected] 759944www.stanwells.com �

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Lymington 13 High Street, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9AA T: 01590 610074

Westbourne 21/23 Westbourne Arcade, Poole Road, Bournemouth BH4 9AY T: 01202 759944

E: [email protected]

Stanwells have been dressing the stylish women on the south coast for the last sixteen years and now with

boutiques in Lymington and Westbourne plus an exciting online site the brand mix is an ever growing one.

Contemporary and luxe designer collections sit alongside premium jeans brands, footwear and sought after ‘niche

fragrances’. Stanwells buying team source collections from London, New York, Paris and Milan with a keen instinct

for the next new trend or brand.

We offer an up to the minute online shopping experience with next day delivery, pay us a visit at

INTIMATE CHIC BOUTIQUES

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Established in the fields of Great Britain and crafted withtrue British style and eccentricity - Joules designs upbeat,colourful clothing for women, men and children who lovethe outdoors and live life to the full.

A WELLY GOOD TIME!At the store opening on 31st May customers were invited to takepart in a tremendous welly tossing tournament! Renowned for theiriconic and colourful footwear and clothing, Joules offered successfulwelly wangers discount vouchers and free wellies. A great day washad by all.

EQUESTRIAN HERITAGEJoules’ equestrian heritage (the brand began selling clothes atcountry shows) makes it a champion of country living and a lover ofthe great outdoors. Joules’ stores are located in places that reflectboth their brand and values. is popular fashion chain loves placesthat epitomise their passion for quality, tradition and wholesomeliving. Ringwood is a perfect choice for them and e Furlong’s ownequestrian background matches the Joules’ brand perfectly.

JOULES OPENS AT THE FURLONG

STYLISH COUNTRY INSPIRED FASHION BRAND, JOULES, IS THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE ITS NEWSTORE IS NOW OPEN IN THE FASHIONABLE FURLONG CENTRE IN RINGWOOD.

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COURTYARD CHARM MEETS COUNTRYSIDE CHICe Furlong is a charming outdoor shopping centre in the markettown of Ringwood. Unlike other retail destinations, this popularcentre delivered a trend-bucking performance in 2011 with threenew retailers joining its unique line-up of stores. e recent additionof Joules is part of this continuing success story. e stunningcourtyard is home to a mixture of premium independent and highstreet names offering fashion, home, beauty and food to theirdiscerning customers. With stylish fashion brands such as CrewClothing, Phase Eight, Fat Face, Jaeger, East and Hobbs; Joules willfeel right at home.

Charlie Reed, Marketing Manager for e Furlong, comments;“We are thrilled to welcome such an inspirational and vibrantretailer to e Furlong. Our customers are used to high qualitystores and Joules will complement our retailer mix perfectly. eircountryside heritage and brand ethos is perfectly complemented bye Furlong’s picturesque location and unique ambience.”

SOMETHING FOR ALL THE FAMILYWith Joules’ Summer 2012 womenswear, menswear and kidswearrange now available at their Furlong store, you will find somethingfor everyone. Customers will find everything from colourful welliesto cosy jackets and jumpers for walking the dogs in the New Forestor visiting the weekly market. eir designs nod to fashion, but areno slave to it. Prints are exclusive, quirkily combined with fun, brightand breezy country style fabrics and trims.

IN GOOD COMPANYJoules chose Ringwood because of its excellent location andaccessibility to the South Hampshire/Dorset region. eseattributes, combined with its historic market town feel and eclecticrange of shops, cafes and restaurants makes e Furlong anattractive destination for both locals and tourists.

AMBITIOUS PLANSe managing agents for e Furlong have exciting plans to extendthe popular centre on the belief that market towns will continue tooutperform high streets and secondary centres as customerscontinue to evaluate the quality of their shopping experience.

Existing stores at e Furlong include Jaeger, Hobbs, PhaseEight, Crew Clothing, Fat Face, Aga, Caffè Nero and Waitrose.

With free parking for all, why not come down and experiencewhat e Furlong has to offer?Directions: located just off the A31 and follow the signs to the freeFurlong car park.

For more details on the Joules store, the latest offers and events visitwww.thefurlong.co.uk

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Replace yoursignaturefragrance with asummer scent.Lisa Haynes

reveals this season's hottestlimited editions.

After non-stop Aprilshowers and floods, we've neverneeded a taste of summer likewe do now.

ankfully a spritz offragrance can be evocative ofblue skies, white beaches andfrothy oceans, whatever theweather outside.

So take full advantage of thescent-switching season.

Just as our clothing layersbecome lighter, so too shouldour fragrance - think eau detoilette or eau fraiche. Evenlong-established classic scentslike Jean Paul Gaultier, CalvinKlein and Issey Miyake lightenup for the sunshine season withrefreshing alternatives.

"Wintery perfumes tend tobe spicier, heavier and morecomplex than summerfragrances so by the time thesunshine hits, people are usuallyready for a change," explains

John Stephen, head perfumer ofe Cotswold Perfumery.

"You wouldn't walk downthe beach in a pair of sheepskinboots and, similarly, a strongsandalwood, cashmere wood orblack pepper may be too headyand a touch out of place for thesummer months."

Tempted by a new dressingtable addition? Be quick asthese sunny scents are limitededitions with bottles diminishingfaster than barbecue sausageson a scorching hot day.

Put your heavy parfum onvacation and spritz your wayinto summer mode.DRENCHED DELIGHTMarc Jacobs Splash has gonetropical with three scents totransport you to an island oasis.e colourful designer cubes areavailable in Rain (think tropicalMonsoons); Kumquat (fizzyand refreshing) or Hibiscus (asultry, fruity floral).Marc Jacobs Splash TropicalCollection EDT, £29 each for100ml (0800 652 7661)RIVIERA CHICYou can always rely on

Dolce&Gabbana for someItalian escapism. Light Blue hasbeen given a summer vacationmakeover with Dreaming inPortofino. Expect a chyprefloral scent with lashings ofsensual femininity.Dolce&Gabbana Light BlueDreaming in Portofino EDT,from £32 (nationwide)RAY OF SUNSHINEPaul Smith's Sunshine beamingsunset bottle should brightenyour day with its vibrant pinkand yellow hues. e fruityfloral is a zesty bouquet,opening with grapefruit,bergamot and juicy peach andfading into a floral heart andwoody base.Paul Smith Sunshine EDT, £31 for 100ml (Boots)ONE SUMMERIt's the fragrance you and yourman can pack in the suitcase tosave on excess baggage. eunisex ck one Summer capturesa splash of cool refreshment ona hot day at the beach with ablend of cucumber, water lotusand driftwood.ck one Summer EDT, £29 for 100ml (0800 083 6310)HALCYON DAYSCelebrating the best of 20 yearsof summer fragrances, Escadamarks this season with threere-released favourites. Rockin'Rio, Sexy Graffiti and IslandKiss encapsulate fun times inRio de Janeiro, New York andthe Caribbean Islands.Escada Summer LimitedEditions EDT, from £19.99 for 30ml(www.theperfumeshop.com)BEACH BABEEstee Lauder's much-lovedBronze Goddess returns to baskon the summer shelves but thisyear it has a seductive sister.Inspired by the Isle of Capri,this scent is an alluring citrusfloral blend with cassis,mandarin and lemon leaves.Estee Lauder Bronze GoddessCapri Eau Fraiche,£40 for 100ml (0870 034 2566www.esteelauder.co.uk)JUNGLE FEVERDubbed 'the urban jungle', JeanPaul Gaultier invites us to revelin the warmth of a botanicalworld. ere's a summer twiston the original Classique withadditional notes of rose and

orange blossom, whilst a tropicalprint drapes the curvy bottle.Jean Paul Gaultier ClassiqueSummer EDT, £39.50 for100ml (House of Fraser)OCEAN FRESHDive into Pacific paradise withDavidoff Cool Water's summeredition for women. is fruityfloral opens with mint leaves togive the fragrance a blast offeminine freshness.Davidoff Cool Water WomanPure Pacific EDT, £32 for100ml (Boots)GLOW GETTERe Body Shop's perfumershave worked their summermagic on three of theirbest-selling fragrances for asunny twist. Meet Love EtcSun Kiss, Dreams UnlimitedSun Fresh and White MuskSun Glow, all capture theessence of our favourite summerfeelings.e Body Shop SummerFragrance Collection EDT, £15 each for 50ml(www.thebodyshop.co.uk)OASIS RETREATe bottle's palm leaves aloneare enough to send you intoholiday heaven. Sparkling andcrisp, Issey Miyake's L'Eaud'Issey Summer fragrance is asummer twist on the originalwith additional notes of roseand pear water.L'Eau d'Issey Summer EDT,£39.50 for 100ml (House of Fraser)SUMMER SERENITYWhether your summerromance is fleeting or true love,set the tone with the romanticEternity Summer. e freshfloral fruity scent opens withJapanese pear martini accordwhilst the heart is surroundedby white peony petals.Calvin Klein Eternity SummerEDP, £33 for 100ml (0800 083 6310)SUNNY DISPOSITIONDiane Von Furstenberg set herdesigns on a sun-filled lighterinterpretation of her originalfragrance. Sunny Diane isholiday-style playful with notesof mandarin, sea breeze andfrangipani flower.Sunny Diane EDT, £39.50 for100ml (Debenhams) �

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Iam going to Jamaica in two weeks' time for a fortnight and amworried about the hot humid weather and what it will do tomy thick blonde coloured hair? What products will I need totake to help my hair?

Hair needs moisture in the sun and the more you can treat your hairto this secret recipe the better. e Wella Professionals SUNProtection Spray contains an innovative double-phased formulawith a vitamin complex that provides hydration plus highperformance UV protection. Helping you keep your summer colourvibrant as well as your hair in great condition. While you are awayalso use Wella Professionals SUN Hair and Body Shampoo, it willgently help to remove impurities from sunscreen, salt andchlorinated water, while actively restoring moisture. With specialsingredient of Vitamin E, it leaves both your hair and body feelinginvigorated.

I was wondering if I could have some advice on how to look aftermy hair when I go on my holidays to a Spa?If you are planning to visit a Spa, we would recommend the choiceof products from either the Wella System Professional or Kérastaseranges. Both salon-only brands offer shampoos and conditionersthat take care of your hair as well as removing any chlorine if you’regoing to be using spa pools or swimming. Chlorine reacts with thechemicals used to colour hair, causing dryness and discoloration, soremoving it is important. If you’re wondering which products mightbe best for you, just ask your Scissors stylist who will be happy torecommend the correct ones for your hair and scalp type.

I have naturally ginger hair and have coloured it dark brown for anumber of years. I am sick of the dark hair now and would reallylike to be a lighter shade of brown but not sure if this can be donewith my natural hair colour? I have light blue eyes and pale skin.Any advice would be greatly appreciated.Your dream can certainly be achieved but is definitely best achievedby a Wella Professionals Master Colour Expert. At Scissors we prideourselves on our Wella Professionals Master Colour Expert so callyour nearest Scissors salon now to find out how to book aconsultation and appointment. It’s important with any dramatic


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change that the colourist and stylist see you in person before youmake a decision.

Please could you tell me what hair colour would suit me? I havemedium brown hair going grey, a cool skin tone and am 47. I wantfoils and think they should be caramel and honey tones, I wantsomething to blend in with the increasing amount of grey comingthrough, would this work?e caramel and honey tones sound fabulous and woven foilhighlights are a great way to add texture to the hair as well asfantastic-looking colour. At Scissors our colourists love using asunkissed lights effect where the front area has more highlights andthe remaining hair has less and is painted an all-over natural colour.

What can I do about my frizzy hair?You don't always have to fight it -- find ways to enhance it instead.Work on finding products to manage your frizz such as WellaSystem Professional which has not only styling products but alsocare products to ensure your frizzy hair is managed and your curlsenhanced..... and don't over-do the straighteners! Alternatively, if you’re looking for a longer term solution tounwanted frizz, at Scissors we offer Nanokeratin System, which isthe ultimate solution for the modern woman. Nanokeratin Systemis a revolutionary hair treatment that helps make your hair smooth,healthy and full of shine for up to 12 weeks. It works on all types ofhair and with products available for you to use at home, tamingfrizzy, unruly hair needn’t be a problem anymore!

How can I make sure my hair really shines?Look after yourself -- yes, this means eating well, sleeping well andexercising. Good health will radiate from every hair follicle. Use a regular conditioner with nourishing oils after every shampooto smooth down the hair cuticles and help each strand reflect light.We would suggest System Professional from Wella Professionalswhich can be bought directly from your nearest Scissors Salon.Treat your hair gently. When possible, leave it to dry naturally andgive hot brushes and straighteners a rest and when you do use themensure you use products to protect your hair against the heat.

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT PRODUCTSWOULD SUIT YOU VISIT OUR SCISSORS SALONS:

Scissors Bournemouth - 01202 290888Scissors Christchurch - 01202 483408Scissors Ferndown - 01202 891373Scissors Poole - 01202 674395Scissors Ringwood - 01425 473784Scissors New Milton - 01425 610958Scissors Westbourne - 01202 761259Scissors Winton - 01202 532562www.scissors.co.uk

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It’s that time of year again; those gym memberships that weall took out in January and haven’t used yet are nowbecoming a necessity if we want to look and feel good onthe beach this summer.

With the weather as beautiful as it has been of late it isn’talways that appealing to go inside to exercise so I went to see Ianand Becky at Workout of Westbourne for some ideas onactivities to help get me in shape.

Ian, who is a fitness expert enthuses “We havea fantastic range of clothing for in the gym,working out, yoga, pilates, tennis, running,swimming, as well as dance shoes ideal forZumba!”

Becky explains the science behind theirclothes “Whatever the brand, we can assure

customers that all of our garments have been carefully chosen tobe both fashionable & functional for your favourite fitnessactivity. All fabrics that we stock have ‘moisture wicking’properties, which ‘transport’ perspiration to the outer surface ofthe garment, helping you keep both dry & comfortable whilstworking out.”

Workout of Westbourne also specialise in ‘female only’ brands,that are designed, styled & tested by women for women, withattention to detail being second to none.

Ian, who not only offers expert advice on all types of fitnesswear, also highly recommends the FitFlop sandals for when youare away from the gym or tennis courts. “Our chosen range ofFitFlop sandals has styles & colours to suit everyone. FitFlopsandals have been proven to help activate certain leg musclesmore, reduce stepping pressure, diffuse under-heel hotspots &attenuate shock when you walk.”

So why not, go and try on a pair of Fitflop sandals and thentake a nice leisurely walk through Westbourne because justaround the corner from Workout of Westbourne is Beach andBody, the perfect shop for dressing your newly toned, beach ready,summer-body.

Beach and Body are a specialist swimwear shop, where womenof every age and shape can find the best range of continentalfashion swimwear and accessories outside of London.

Melanie, the proprietor of Beach and Body, works withcontinental swimwear designers to offer designer fashionswimsuits and accessories, all year round. “Whether you likesimple monochromes, prefer strong colours, or want a prettypastel to show off your tan, there's a beautiful swimsuit here for you.”

Melanie, who knows all there is to know about swimwearfashion explains, “this year's shapes include halter-neck, bandeau,strapless and v-neck. As you'd expect from quality swimwear, thefabrics are light but strong, and with reasonable care will last for years.” Beach and Body stock swimsuits, swimdresses, bikinis andtankinis, beach dresses, sarongs and kaftans as well as sunhats andbeach shoes - ensuring that you have everything you need forbeach time, here or abroad. For keen swimmers and spa-users,they also have styles with anti-chlorine properties.

"e less you wear, the more it counts". Beach and Body havespecialist trained staff that are passionate about helping women ofall ages choose the best styles for their body shape, and find theright swimsuit or bikini for them.

e fashion swimsuit or bikini has a lot to do - it needs to lookfabulous, feel comfortable, hold in, push out, not ride up (ordown!), make the most of your figure, and ideally come with amatching cover-up for when you've had enough sun. And that'sbefore you've even got it wet!

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Visit Beach and Body13 Seamoor Road, Westbourne BH4 9AAwww.beachandbody.co.uk

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Hello heatwave! Winter jackets have finally been thrown to the backof the wardrobe and replaced by a thick layer of sun cream.

But for some, the sun appearing in a blaze of glory didn't triggeran urge to rush out and stock up on SPF... More than a third ofBrits don't wear any form of sun protection on home soil, accordingto a recent St Tropez survey.

It seems some us are aren't seeing the light when it comes tobasic sun safety.

Worryingly, a fifth of the population believe that you need toburn your skin to get a tan.

"Sunlight makes us feel good," says sk:n's medical director DrAskari Townshend.

"But UV radiation is damaging to our skin. Gen up so you canhave fun in the sun without paying the price with your complexion."

SOAK UP THE RAYS SAFELY WITH OUR EXPERTGUIDE TO SUN FACTS AND SUN FICTION.

TRUE: You need to protect with an SPF at home and abroad"Sun safety should not simply be saved for far away shores," saysAbi Cleeve of Ultrasun UK."e risk to skin health from harmful UV rays in the UK is just assignificant as from those abroad, so protecting yourself and yourfamily whilst out and about in this country is a must."

FALSE: A golden glow equals healthy skin"Tanning is a response to damage in the skin," warns Mike Brown,Boots suncare expert."e damage will be less through a sunscreen but the lower the SPFthat you use, the less damage protection you get."If you're still insistent on getting a tan, then the actual SPF youneed is that which stops you burning whilst still allowing maximumtanning. is will vary according to your skin type or sun sensitivity."TRUE: Red means danger"A single case of bad sunburn can double your chances of gettingskin cancer," says Anna Gucova, nurse specialist at e Mole Clinic."Aim to apply a minimum SPF20 around 30 minutes before goingoutside."Around 85% of melanoma cases are caused by sunburn, so avoidburning at all costs. If your skin starts to feel irritated, get out of thesun and apply SPF immediately."FALSE: You don't need protection in the shade"e shade offers at most SPF5-7," explains Dr Sam Bunting,cosmetic dermatologist and Piz Buin ambassador."Around 84% of the sun's rays bounce off the ground so get underan umbrella, especially if by the sea. You should reapply sunprotection every two hours."

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PREPARE FOR THE SUNSHINE SEASON AHEAD. LISA HAYNES UNVEILS SPF ADVICE AND PRODUCTS FOR A SAFER SUMMER.

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TRUE: You can use SPF protection on your hair"e sun's rays can damage our hair and scalp too so hairconditioning products offering UV protection are the answer,"suggests Kerry Capewell of the Naturtint UK Haircolour Helpline."e intense heat from the sun can open hair cuticles causing thehair to dry, increasing split ends and also colour can fade quiterapidly."Always apply sun cream to any exposed partings and around thehairline or tops of the ears."FALSE: Sunbeds will prep your skin ready for a holiday"No, no and no again!" says Paul Banwell, consultant plastic &cosmetic surgeon."e misconception about developing a base tan on a sunbed as away of extra protection before a sunshine holiday is a dangerousmyth that must be dispelled."Getting some natural sun is fine as long as it is in moderation - weneed it for vitamin D and also psychologically it's beneficial."TRUE: You need to protect your face, even on cloudy days"UV protection of SPF30 or higher needs to be worn, even on dulldays," says FAB dermatologist Dr Buka."As sun exposure becomes more intense, you'll also want to makesure your products contain antioxidants to scavenge free radicalscaused by sun exposure."FALSE: People with lots of moles should stay out of the sun"No, only a small number of melanomas arise from a pre-existingmole," says Dr Sandeep H Cliff, consultant dermatologist."Also, it is accepted that moles are more common in fair-skinnedpeople and since they are more prone to skin cancer these peopleshould be careful and be sure to cover up with sun screen when theyare exposed to limit the risks."TRUE: A healthy diet can boost levels of sun protection"Plants protect themselves from sun damage with pigments such aslutein and anthocyanadins. When these are present in highquantities in our diet we see a complex effect on skin chemistry,"reveals Dr Samantha Christie, nutritionist and ambassador ofColladeen Visage."A natural SPF is achieved as well as an ability to reversepre-existing sun damage but an SPF is still always required."FALSE: If you wear an SPF your skin is totally protected"Not necessarily, it's important to remember that SPF relates only toUVB radiation (the type that causes sunburn) but not to UVAwhich still causes damage to DNA, premature ageing of the skinand cancer," sk:n's medical director Dr Askari Townshend says."Look for products with a UVA rating from 1-5 stars (5 being thebest). is is important as UVA can penetrate through clouds andcauses damage all year around."

TRIED & TESTEDClaire Macdonald celebrates the Jubilee with a diamond facial.

"I'm celebrating the Jubilee weekend by getting married so afresh glow has never been more important. Little did I know thatI'd be treated like a queen with Carita's Diamond of Beauty facial atTitanic Spa. Despite being face-focused, the luxurious hour and45-minute treatment kicked off with a relaxing foot scrub usingRenovateur, an earthy exfoliating scrub made from sunflower seeds.As my feet soaked, the therapist performed a soothing back rub andheavenly scalp massage - perfect if you've had a hard day wearing acrown! e ritual was a great way to relax for the facial. A refreshingcleanse was combined with a firm but gentle massage around myface, neck and decolletage. A progressive serum was then massagedinto my skin to prepare for the anti-ageing element of the facial. ePro-Lift machine delivers electrical currents to the skin stimulatingfacial muscles so they 'lift' - a strange sensation when theyinvoluntary start twitching. A smoothing peel exfoliating maskfollowed. As the mask worked its magic, my therapist massaged thecitrus-scented Fluid de Beaute 14 nourishing oil (for body face &hair) into my arms, hands, neck and shoulders. But what about thediamonds? e best is saved for last as my skin is sculpted andcontoured with Carita's Diamond Cream to make my skin sparkle.To really make me feel like royalty, I polish off a glass of champagneand chocolate truffles in the relaxation room. With my skin glowing,I feel ready to marry my own Prince Charming.� Carita Diamond of Beauty facial, £185 for 1 hour 45 minutes at

Titanic Spa, Huddersfield (0845 410 3333/www.titanicspa.com).� To find your nearest Carita Diamond of Beauty facial visit

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BUY IT NOWGet fruity with Elemis's Limited Edition Papaya Enzyme Peel. Tomark the product's 10th anniversary, the packaging has been given ajuicy print makeover by British artist Laura Oakes. Available fromJune 1, priced £28.60 (0117 316 1888/www.timetospa.co.uk).

BEAUTY BULLETINCELEB SMILEBrits are chomping at the bit to flash a smile like Cheryl Cole's.Almost two thirds (64%) of us want to improve their smile withteeth whitening, according to a new survey by Nokia to mark thearrival of the exclusive white Lumia 900 at Phones4u. Tom Cruisehas the pearly whites that men would most covet, while women arefond of the royal sparklers belonging to Kate Middleton.RECESSIONISTA ALERTGet your flag-waving fingers preened to perfection. Bag IndiaHicks's Union Jack Hand Care Set at Crabtree & Evelyn. Presentedin a free flag jute bag you'll save £17 on buying productsindividually, £25 (www.crabtree-evelyn.co.uk) �

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CANCER RESEARCH UKis urging women and girlsfrom across the UK to gatherfriends and family and join thebiggest fight against cancer bytaking part in Race for Life2012. Everyone can help beatover 200 types of cancer andhelp more men and women tosurvive this awful disease thataffects more than one in threepeople in the UK.

Whatever age or fitnesslevel, women can walk, jog orrun 5k at over 235 Race forLife events across the UK. Forthose looking for a bit more ofa challenge, there is also a 10kroute available at 25 venues.

Emma Gilbert, head ofRace for Life, said: "Every twominutes someone in the UK istold they have cancer. Ittouches so many lives and theback signs worn by everyonetaking part are a movingreminder that women aretaking part to celebrate livesthat have been saved, but alsosadly lives that have been lost.We are asking women to unite,take part in the biggest fightagainst cancer, and raisemoney for Cancer ResearchUK's life-saving work into alltypes of cancers, because it is'all of us v cancer' and togetherwe can help more peoplesurvive."

Women get involved formany different reasons. Someare cancer survivors,

while others want to celebrateor remember the lives offamily, friends or loved ones.Others simply want to cometogether, have a great day andraise money. Family andfriends play an important partin Race for Life -manyvolunteer at events, help withfundraising or simply cheer ontheir loved ones on the day.

Since it began in 1994, anincredible six millionparticipants have takenpart in Race for Life raising amassive £457 million to fundCancer Research UK's vitalwork. In 2012, CancerResearch UK hopes to raise£55 million.

Cancer survival rates havedoubled in the past 40 yearsand Cancer Research UK'swork has been at the heart ofthis progress. But there'sstill much to be done and themoney raised through Race forLife, will help save even morelives.You can join in at thefollowing venues taking placelocally to you

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Super foods have long been associated with fighting freeradical damage due to their high levels of antioxidants.We’ve been eating them by the bucket load in order toreap their anti-ageing benefits, and now beautycompanies have harnessed theses ‘super’ foods to put inour skincare.

COCONUT AND PLUMSCoconut contains a group of nutrients called cytokinins, whichmany scientists think can play a role in human health – slowingageing and lowering the risk of cancer. A great source ofnourishment for the body and the skin, it wasn’t going to be longbefore someone decided to add it to skincare and who better thanworld-renowned dermatologist to the stars Dr Perricone. His GetSuper (getsuper.co.uk) range combines the power of science withthe forces of nature. e Hyper Hydrator Daily Moisturiser (£29.50,Boots) with coconut water is a source of revitalising minerals andnutrients that quench thirsty skin, whilst reducing redness andrelieving dryness. Encouraging our teenagers to start protectingtheir skin from environmental and lifestyle damage is becomingeasier thanks to Elemis. New to their FreshSkin range is SuperBoost Moisturising Serum (£18, SuperDrug, timetospa.co.uk)containing virgin prunus oil extracted from plums. Plums are a greatanti-inflammatory fruit and contain powerful antioxidants, and thisaromatic oil is rich in vitamin E. is lightly textured serum is idealfor when skin looks dull and lifeless and needs a hydrating boost, aswell as protecting the skin from potential damage caused byexposure to UV light.

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APPLESWhile all apples are good for you, Granny Smith and the RedDelicious in particular contain abundant amounts of collagen andelastin for healthy hair and skin. SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Gel(£150 for 30ml, skinceuticals.co.uk) has caused a stir in the beautyindustry for its new serum-in-a-gel technology, with SkinCeuticalsrevolutionising the texture of topical antioxidants. Phloretin is in thegreen skin of apples that stops them from turning brown, and thiswonder product will effectively reduce the appearance of wrinkles,even skin tone and brighten the complexion. is superfood staple isalso known for its beneficial effect on troublesome and sensitiveskin. Apple Pectin contained in Omorovicza Queen of HungaryMist (£46 for 100ml, omorovicza.com) restores suppleness andprovides long lasting hydration, tone and revitalise in just one spritz.It seems that the old adage ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’really is true.

LYCHEE AND QUINOALychees originated in China over 2,000 years ago and were reservedfor the Emperor. e fruit was considered the most refined in theCelestial Empire and it contains high levels of vitamin C and theskin-boosting mineral potassium. Bourjois have created asuper-formula with this ‘super-fruit’ with their popular Healthy MixSerum (£10.99, Boots). is gel formula foundation available in 6shades, also contains other super ingredients including pomegranateand goji to erase signs of fatigue, even out the complexion and reviveradiance. Considered sacred by the ancient Incas, Quinoa(pronounced keen-wah) is a nutritional wonder packed withnourishing vitamins, minerals, proteins and essential fatty acids tocombat free radicals and boost moisture levels. Cowshed QuinoaHydrating Daily Moisturiser (£32,50ml,cowshedonline.com) isperfect for combination skin types. is lightly textured creamhydrates, softens and smoothes the skin.

ALMONDS AND ACAIExceptionally nutritious, high in flavonoids and great at eliminatingtoxins, Almonds are known to improve the complexion. Restoredehydrated skin with Dr.Hauschka Almond Body Moisturiser(£22.95, drhauschka.co.uk). Ideal for sensitive skin, this bodymoisturiser is infused with almond oil and marsh mallow extracts toleave skin silky-soft. Acai Berry is considered the world’s mostpowerful superfood and delivers optimal levels of antioxidants to theskin. Jergens® Naturals® Daily Moisturising Body Moisturiser(£4.99, Tesco) is full of nutrient rich acai and fortified with 97%natural ingredients, to promote skin health and stimulate cellturnover for a visible improvement in moisture levels.

GRAPES AND TOMATOESOrganic Grape Water, like thermal spa water, contains traceelements of minerals, antioxidant vitamin C and richpolysaccharides (sugars) which reduce skin hyper-sensitivity andpossesses ultra moisturising properties. Ultra concentrated with thismagical ingredient, Caudalie’s S.O.S irst Quenching Serum (£29,caudalie.com) is brilliant at soothing and hydrating dehydratedsensitive skin for an extremely natural moisture surge. e humbletomato has been touted as the secret to eternal youth due to itsability to boost collagen production and neutralise free radicals thatdamage the body. Harness that power with Yes to Tomatoes DeepPore Exfoliating Cleanser (£9.99, victoriahealth.com). Powerfulenough to combat blackheads and breakouts, but gentle enough fordaily use, this effective cleanser includes a blend of the potentantioxidant lycopene naturally found in tomatoes to protect the skinfrom environmental agents that can cause clogged pores �

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INTERVIEW WITHCOOLTINTSLife Magazines went to meet

Tim Green from Cooltints inChristchurch which is a familybusiness delivering heat andglare reduction solutions to

homes and business throughout thesouthern half of the UK.

LM: When did you set up your business?TG: April 2006LM: How are your family involved in thebusiness?TG: My wife Mandy helps with admin andfielding customer enquiries in the firstinstance. Our two eldest boys help with theinstallation.LM: What brought you into this business?TG: I needed to add to my windscreenrepair business, so I started doing vehicleglass tinting which then led to flat glasstinting.LM: Some people might not be familiarwith Solar Protective Film, what are thebenefits?TG: Having Solar Protective Film is a quickand easy way to upgrade your windows andother glazing giving you a reduction in theeffects of solar radiation (less heat and glare)which in turn reduces the effects of fadingon furnishings and artwork.

From an energy efficient point of view,the film will save you money in terms ofheating and air conditioning.

It enhances the appearance of anybuilding, there are many different shades,colours and grades of tint available and thefilm is much more cost effective comparedto blinds or shutters.LM: Who or what type of businesses couldit benefit?TG: At home it’s perfect to use forconservatories and atriums. e main businesses that contact us areshop-fronts with valuable window displays.It’s also perfect for offices that have largeglazed areas facing the sun or any businessesor properties where privacy is an issue.LM: Now, for the science bit, How does itwork?!TG: It is a polyester film that is applieddirectly to the glass and so becomes a partof the glazing system. It has either ametallic or ceramic component in it thatreflects the solar energy back through thepanel. is is the most effective way toreduce heat and glare through glass.LM: What’s the last project that youcompleted?TG: e Coastal Gallery in Lymington andthe offices of PKT MNY in Lymington.

Both premises’ had problems with directsun on their windows.

e gallery had valuable artworks ondisplay which were getting damaged by theheat and UV radiation. We applied aceramic film which makes a significantreduction in the solar radiation but is alsovery clear so people could still see in andlook at the window displays.

PKT MNY has a large window whichfaces the afternoon sun and fronts onto apublic walkway and so their issues wereprivacy and heat and glare. We used adaylight natural film to provide goodprivacy from the outside and a significantreduction in heat and glare so the office wasmore comfortable with good visibility fromthe inside to the outside.LM: What’s next or new for Cooltints?TG: More projects hopefully, collaborationwith architects is something I am lookingfor, both residential and commercialproperties. Also there are new productscoming through all the time from PMXCoatings, our supplier.

Visit www.conservatorytinting.com for moreinformation or contact Tim or Mandy for a noobligation quote for your glass.Phone 01202 488594 �

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For over sixty years, pioneers McIntosh have been creating some ofthe world’s leading and best known sound-systems.

Originally founded in 1949 in Silver Springs, Maryland, thebrainchild of two America businessmen Frank McIntosh andGordon Gow, the company began its evolution from the supplier ofdomestic post-war amplifiers, to become a major staple of theinternational music scene and one of the world’s most respectedproducers of the finest quality sound-systems.

e brand-leader’s success really began in the 1950s with the risein commercial broadcasting. e company’s founding fathersrealised the demand from home audio enthusiasts for better audioequipment and these domestic customers quickly discovered thatHigh Performance McIntosh amplifiers worked beautifully in theirhome audio systems.

e 1960s was likewise a decade marked by growth andinnovation; it saw the advent of their famous front-panelillumination; while the end of the decade saw McIntosh equipmentpowering the three days of peace, love and music for the hundreds ofthousands of people who attended the festival; Woodstock.

e following decade proved just as fruitful for the company;

McIntosh grew in both product selection and new productcategories. Loudspeakers were introduced along with a family ofmatching amplifiers, tuners, and preamplifiers. Glass faceplates andthe signature blue amplifier power meters solidified the trademarkMcIntosh look.

After the heady heights of the previous two decades, the 1980sbrought with it new challenges for the company. ere was increasedcompetition from both domestic and imported products, along witha recession which stalled sales growth. However, McIntosh took onthese challenges, and turned them into great opportunities; theyresponded with new innovative designs that won over a whole newgeneration of customers. ese included the advent of the firstMcIntosh CD player; the company became a leading light in CDplayer design and also swayed many to become CD disk fans.

e 1990s brought with it visions of expansion into the car audiomarket; they introduced their first automotive line in 1994 and bythe end of the decade the first McIntosh powered BMW hit theroad; later automotive companies including Harley Davidson, FordMotor Company and Subaru followed in BMWs footsteps. e100th anniversary Ford GT introduced in 2003, featured a custom

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designed McIntosh sound-system. In addition to their established and flourishing sound-system

production, today the tentacles of McIntosh’s empire have reachedMT10 turntable system and the AP1, which is the first McIntoshapplication for iPad, iPhone and iPod allowing users to enjoy thetraditional McIntosh user interface when they operate their AppleiTunes device.

Managing Director of Bournemouth based Jordan Acoustics, ahigh-end audio retailer, Tim Jordan, said of the brand,

“e unique thing about McIntosh is firstly it’s appearance; it’sgot a very retro cool look about it, but it’s incredibly modern andcutting edge internally; there’s some serious engineering to it! Butsecondly and most importantly, it is unique because of the way thatit sounds. It inspires a pride of ownership; it has a certain kudos andaura about it that very few brands can get near to.”

Jordan Acoustics were awarded UK distribution rights toMcIntosh three years ago. Dealing directly with the factory andimporting the product into the country, Tim and his colleagues dealpersonally with the end user. Although they supply a small networkof dealers, Jordan Acoustics mainly supply to high net worthindividuals from all walks of life;

“Parts of our portfolio cater for famous musicians who want tobe able to hear what they have produced as clearly as possible, whileother parts of our portfolio are catering for very high net worthpeople, who just want the best! ey have nice watches, nice cars,nice houses, nice clothes; so they want a nice hi-fi system!”

Tim’s passion for the brand is clear; and the aim of JordanAcoustics is to expand both awareness and lifestyle use of McIntoshhigh-end audio systems.

“We guide people very completely. Our advice tailors aroundfinding a very real life sound; for instance if you go to a jazz club andlisten to a performance and you come home; we want our systems toreplicate that vibe as closely as possible – despite the liveperformance in itself being a very unique thing. We want people toget pleasure from their recording at home rather than having thismassive void between how good the actual performance was andhow average their hi-fi system sounds.”

Tim’s hopes for the future are bright,“We will maybe look at putting our high-end systems into some ofthe luxury yachts; there are lots of avenues to look at when we’redealing with the luxurious product that we are.”

Jordan Acoustics expanded down to their current and secondlocation in Hurn only twelve months ago (their other store is basedin Fife, Scotland). Located in the lovely setting of Parley Manor,their showroom is open to the public Tuesday –Friday,9.30am-5.30pm and Saturday 9.30am-3pm. ey also have astunning purpose built demonstration room for people to experiencethe product before purchasing.

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Coastal style is guaranteed to help any lingering winter bluessail away, and it couldn't be easier to create. Fresh whitepaint, blue and white stripes and boat and seashore

accessories will soon have you in holiday-happy mode, no matterwhat your location. Gabrielle Fagan sources seaside homeware.

Coastal style is on the horizon again - a sure sign that summer'sreally on its way.

e look returns with the predictability of the tide but it's alwayswelcome because it's just the thing to blow away the cobwebs andgive rooms a bright and breezy outlook.

Even better, you can splash out and evoke a beside-the-seasideretreat or simply take a modest paddle cost-wise and gobeachcombing on the high street for a few well-chosen pieces.

"e maritime trend always finds favour because it conjures anatmosphere of relaxed informality which is ideal for summerhomes," says Paul Clarkson, head of home buying at Sainsbury's.

"You can recallmemories of the beachwith this breezy,seaside-inspired trendwhether it's stripedtextiles, wall art or evencrockery in nauticalshades of blue, whiteand red for a relaxedbeach hut feel."

SO COME ON BOARD FOR CHIC COASTAL STYLE...SALUTE THE STYLEA blue-and-white colour scheme is the classic interpretation ofcoastal - and it's an easy-on-the-eye, crisp, clean look.

If you want to guarantee blue skies, no matter what the weather,you could paint a feature wall in a deep blue. Dulux's Sea Blue silkemulsion, £19.59 for 2.5 litres from Homebase, couldn't fail to liftyour spirits on grey days.

If you want to sail further away from home, but your budget willonly stretch to a coastal day trip, you could evoke the beauty offoreign surfing shores with a breaking wave mural. Lowers 00217,from £122 from specialists JW Walls, would delight surfer dudes.

Seaside chic: One of my favourite papers is the colourful BoatStamps self-adhesive wallpaper, which looks like a treasuredcollection lifted from a philatelist's album. It starts from £25 forhalf a square metre from Purlfrost.

COASTAL RETREATPlump, squashy sofas covered with loose cotton or linen throws inneutral shades or sun-bleached blue and white stripes, white paintedfloorboards, and a few maritime accessories will have you smellingthe sea no matter what your location.

"More timeless than a trend, coastal chic is a popular andwidespread theme that's a perennial favourite," says Sarah Quilliam,head of product design at window specialists Hillarys.

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"is year's look combines cool blue tones with calming taupes,and those who feel a little more adventurous could add accents ofcoral, turquoise and green.

"Roman and roller blinds in muted or stripy fabrics, or palewooden venetian blinds, are a great way to help create a casualseaside atmosphere and are far more suitable than heavy drapes thatwould block light and retain heat."

Fusion Ocean Blue striped rollers, from £56, measured, madeand fitted, (61cmx76cm) from Hillarys, call for details.

Seaside chic: Create a special coastal corner in a room fordaydreaming and summer chilling. Display holiday photos or acollection of seashore finds on a cupboard or open shelves, and add

an easy chair covered in a striped fabric.A large white-painted rowing boat-shaped shelving unit,

£79.95, from online interiors company Homehomehomeperfectly suits a sail-away style. A neat white woodenshow cabinet, £45, from John Lewis could be ideal forshowing off small beachcomber finds.

Count the hours down to a holiday with a Tuwhitewash beach clock, £12, from Sainsbury's onlineand in store.

SEASIDE SAVERSere's no need to push the boat out to get this look,as there's a wealth of irresistible seaside accessoriesaround.

"Create an eclectic finish with a selection ofinteresting vases and bowls filled with acombination of fresh flowers, shells, or pebbles,"says Carole Brown, marketing director atDunelm Mill.

"Natural textures work well with crisp whiteand blue, so feature woven baskets, driftwoodlamps and wooden furniture."

It's all too easy to go overboard on cushions,which are now almost being regarded as 'roomart' by designers, and there's a raft load with aseaside theme.

Dunelm Mill's Beach Huts cushion,£19.99, is a winner with its photo image ofbrightly-painted shelters and blue skybackdrop.

Alternatively, would-be seafarers mightprefer those decorated with anchors, such asTesco coastal cushion, £6, only available instores. Or plump for Sainsbury's Tu Anchorcushion, £10 (available in selected stores), orMatalan's Harbour Yacht cushion,emblazoned with a lifebelt, £8.

Seaside chic: As this is akick-off-your-shoes relaxed style, clutter willbe a distraction. Get ship-shape and stow it allaway in blue and white striped Coastal Ropehandled storage baskets, £22 for a set of threefrom Sainsbury's. Available in selected storesonly.

Keep to the theme with a set of WoodenBeach Hut hooks, numbered one to three,£29.95 from e Vintage Gift Company.Dunelm Mill's Brighton Beach hut collectionof three storage tins, £4.99, would bring order toa kitchen.

Conjure instant atmosphere with a largeround Driftwood Mirror, £145, from CoastalHome, and set the scene with a print of a pathleading to the beach: e Listen/Dream canvasby Gill Copeland, £62, from Roman At Home �

COASTAL DESTINATIONSCoastal Home: 0162 557 8105/www.coastalhome.co.ukDunelm Mill: 0845 165 6565/www.dunelm-mill.comHillarys: 0800 916 6516/www.hillarys.co.ukHomebase: 0845 600 2420/www.homebase.co.ukHomehomehome: 0125 275 8703/www.homehomehome.co.ukJohn Lewis: 0845 6049 049/www.johnlewis.comJW Walls: 0800 433 4663/www.jwwalls.comMatalan: 0845 330 3330/www.matalan.co.ukPurlfrost: 0208 992 4024/www.purlfrost.com,Roman At Home: 0845 052 5125/www.romanathome.comSainsbury's: 0800 636 262/www.sainsburys.co.ukTesco: 0845 600 4411/www.tesco.come Vintage Gift Company: 0776 055 7820/www.thevintagegiftco.com

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Get those jobs done with alittle help from DIY guruJulia Gray. is month: howto harness sun's power byinstalling solar panels.

You may think that solar panels are a bigexpense and so not for you, but if you'replanning to stay in your home for a longtime, installing them can make sensefinancially, as well as being beneficial to theenvironment.

ere are two types of solar panel - onesthat generate electricity (solar photovoltaicsor PV), which are most popular, and onesthat heat your home's water (solar thermal).With both, you'll cut your utility bills andCO2 emissions, but the benefits don't endthere.

Solar PV panels can also earn youmoney, thanks to the Government'sFeed-In Tariffs scheme, which pays you forthe electricity you generate and use and alsofor any surplus you supply to the NationalGrid.

is could give you savings and incomeof around £670 a year, according to theEnergy Saving Trust. Its website(www.energysavingtrust.org.uk) features aSolar Energy Calculator, where you canwork out how you could benefit from thescheme.

An average 3kWp (kilowatts peak) PVsystem, which will produce enoughelectricity for around 75% of a typicalhousehold's needs, costs in the region of£10,000.

Solar thermal panels cost much less, ataround £3,000 to £5,000 for a typicalsystem. ey'll provide around 33% of thehot water you need at home (depending onthe size of your household), but won't saveyou much money - between £55 and £80 ayear, according to an Energy Saving Trustfield trial.

You may be able to get a grant to helpwith the cost of the installation, or otherfinancial assistance - check the EnergySaving Trust website for the latest schemes.

As well as the thermal panels, you'll needa boiler or immersion heater to give youadditional hot water and sometimes tomake the water heated by the panels hotter,especially in winter. You may also have tochange your boiler and hot-water cylinderto a compatible one.

If putting the panels on a pitched roofisn't an option, you may be able to mountthem on a frame on the ground, a wall or aflat roof instead.

As with all solar panels, how well they'llwork will depend on how much sun theyget - the sunnier the position, the better,although they can still work on cloudy days.Solar panels are heavy, so ground or

wall-mounted ones could be a good optionif the roof can't take the weight.

If your home's leasehold, you may needpermission from the freeholder to installsolar panels. Restrictions may also apply ifyou live on 'designated land', such as aconservation area, and if the building'slisted, so ask your local council about whatyou can and can't do.

Where planning restrictions apply, solarroof tiles or slates may be acceptable to theplanners. ese are more expensive thanpanels, though.

Standard solar panels are readilyavailable - try the B&Q website(www.diy.com), where panels start at £2,198for two. Alternatively, go tohttp://local.which.co.uk orwww.microgenerationcertification.org tofind solar panel installers.

As ever, get as many quotations aspossible to find the best deal.

PRODUCT OF THE MONTHink all kitchen roll is the same? irstPockets Multi Cloth is a really thick,absorbent kitchen roll that performs well inday-to-day, DIY and deep, spring cleaning.

It's different to most products because ithas a cloth-like feel, which is created in aprocess called Airlaid. Latex is used as abinder and it isn't soluble in water, so thefibres are strong even when wet.

e result is paper towels that not only

feel similar to cloth, but can also be rinsedand reused (without falling apart), so they'remore versatile than most.

irst Pockets Multi Cloth is availablefrom Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons andAsda, priced £2.39.

HOW-TO TIPIf you're fixing a skirting board to the wall,countersink the screws so you can fill overthem with wood filler for a neat finish.

You'll also need to use flexible filler inthe gap between the skirting board and thewall - wipe off the excess thoroughly as youapply it, and you may not need to paint over it.

It's easier to paint the skirting boardbefore it's fitted, especially if it's going to bea different colour to the wall, but you willneed to paint over the wood filler �

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Over the last twentyyears every aspect ofthe home has been

the subject of makeovers andupgrading. We have seenkitchens, bathrooms,conservatories, softfurnishings, gardens, sundecks,swimming pools: the list isendless. Or almost endless.

e only area in a home thathas not had the usual lovingcare is the garage: until nowthat is. After years of abuse,the lowly garage is finallygetting a second chance thanksto GarageTek who are theleading garage storage andorganisation company inAmerica and have beenoperating in the UK for fiveyears now. Alastair Broom, theManaging Director in the UKhad been researching theoptions for garages for anumber of years because,coming from a propertybackground he could see theenormous potential that hasbeen the garage.

“In many cases the garage isover 10% of the space in ahouse and yet owners have nothad a sensible proposition todo anything with it. ey willhappily leave their £50,000Mercedes on the drive in allweather whilst there isprobably £1,000 of odds andends lying all over the garagefloor. is really doesn’t make alot of sense and I wasdetermined to find a solution,”says Alastair Broom.“Added to that in a house witha value today of, say £750,000,10% equates to the garagehaving a potential value of£75,000. Does it feel like thatvalue to most owners? Whynot increase its value andtherefore the value of thehouse as well as makingmaximum use of the space?”

THE BENEFITS OFGARAGETEKGarageTek will design andinstall a storage solution thatgets everything off the floorand onto the walls in speciallydesigned cabinets, baskets,

racks and hooks. e mainbenefits are that it is:� Easy to keep clean and tidy� Gives a bright glossy look

thereby increasing light� Easy to move and

re-organise everything whenever you want

� Weather-proof and bug-proof

� Professionally designed and installed

� Covered by a 10 year warranty

With options for the walls,floor, ceiling and over 80different units there is clearlysomething for everyone. Andthere is no need to have thewhole garage fitted: the system is so flexible that it is possibleto have just one wall fitted,maybe with a new floor andthe rest can be done at a laterstage if that fits the budgetbetter.

THE VALUE OFVERSATILITYe foundation of theGarageTek system is thepatented TekPanel, a strong,attractive wall panel on whichother system elements areattached. TekPanel is bright,strong and covers the walls ofthe garage and then a modularsystem of high performancecabinets, shelves, baskets andactivity racks are added to the slotted walls with clip-onbrackets.

e GarageTek system caneasily accommodate storage ofvarious items. For example:� Sports enthusiasts canselect activity racks specificallydesigned for stowing bicycles,fishing rods and tackle, sailingequipment, canoes, golf clubsand shoes, ski equipment ortennis equipment� Kids will love to have theirown private lockers and racksfor sports gear� Gardeners can organisetheir tools handily

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� Brackets, baskets andshelving handle householdsupplies, while lockablecabinets can keep paints andchemicals safe from younghands.� Woodworkers or hobbyenthusiasts can create awell-organised workshop areawith benchs, cabinets, partbins, tip-out bins, tool holdersand hooks

If storage needs or hobbieschange, the beauty ofGarageTek is its adaptability.Any layout changes are easy:the owner simply lifts and

slides the item to a newlocation.

GarageTek also offers a choiceof flooring system: anextraordinarily strong, stainresistant and easy to keepclean interlocking tile or a verypopular seamless Resincoating that gives the garage acar showroom look. Like theentire GarageTek system, theflooring is custom designedand versatile with a wide range

of colours and patterns tochoose from.

CUSTOM DESIGN ANDINSTALLATIONWhen a homeowner isinterested in a GarageTeksystem, the first step is a nostrings attached freeconsultation where aGarageTek designer will createa custom rendering of theproposed garage organisationsystem using the Company’sown GarageVision software.e garage will be measuredand designed to the owner’sneeds and requirements and acomprehensive colour layout

and price structure is given tohomeowners so that they cansee exactly how their garagewill look.

“Whilst the do-it-yourself ona budget is not our coremarket we have sold a numberof our systems and the ownerswill do the installationthemselves” says Broom. “Ourmarket is the homeowner whounderstands value and wantsthe convenience and style of a

GarageTek system which willcreate or enhance a lot of spacein their home.”

ENJOY THE GARAGEe final piece in the jigsaw isthe enjoyment. It is the mostimportant step. A GarageTeksystem gives so much moreflexibility. Owners canre-configure the accessoriesanywhere on the walls at anytime without the need fortools. If you need moreaccessories – no problem.GarageTek have them in stockand they can easily be addedto the system at any time.

AND MOSTIMPORTANTLYCUSTOMERSGENUINELY ENJOYUSING THEIRGARAGE BECAUSETHEY ARESUDDENLY APLEASURE TOBE IN!

Alastair Broom’s vision is forthe garage to be considered onthe same level of thinking asthe rest of the home. “ In a fewyears I expect to see theGarageTek brand as a part ofEstate Agents’ details in muchthe same way as the qualitybrands for kitchens are today.”

One thing is clear:homeowners now have aserious and quality option forupgrading their garage tomake it a highly usable spacebe it for storage, recreation orkeeping that car in throughoutthe year. You can learn moreabout GarageTek and the

World’s Cleanest garage atwww.garagetek.co.uk

For more informationplease contact:Alastair Broom atGarageTek on 01491 579 [email protected] �

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Get those jobs done with a littlehelp from DIY guru Julia Gray.is month: how to fillawkward and hard-to-fill gaps

in the walls of your homes.Wallpaper, especially textured paper, can

hide a multitude of sins. While you may notbe able to live with it any more, removing itis a risky business because once you do, thewalls (and ceilings) may need replastering.

Not generally a job for DIYers (if youfancy having a go, B&Q does a PatchPlastering & Introduction to Skimmingclass - see www.diy.com/youcandoit),replastering will give you a good finish,although you'll need to fill and sand thewalls once the plaster has dried (it usuallygoes pale pink when it has) to make themas perfect as possible.

Employing a plasterer needn't beexpensive, but it is quite a messy job andeven newly replastered walls can develophairline cracks within weeks, which you'llneed to fill, or cover with lining paper.

Lining paper come in variousthicknesses, with the thickest designed for

walls in the worst state of repair.It's quite common to hang lining paper

horizontally, especially paste-the-wall ones,which are the easiest to use. With these, yousimply apply wallpaper paste to the wallwith a brush or roller and then hang thepaper. You don't have to wait for the pasteto soak in to the paper and you don't haveto grapple with soggy lengths of paper.

Lining paper can be used to makeless-than-perfect walls look better if youdon't want to have them replastered, butlumps and bumps will be noticeable if lightfalls across them - lamps are one of theworst offenders.

Got a wall that's spongy and movesslightly when you press it? e plaster isblown, meaning it's no longer adheredproperly.

e blown area will ideally need to bereplastered, although you may be able to justuse lining paper to keep the plaster in place,as long as you don't put any weight on it,such as tiles or shelves.

If you don't mind the fact that your wallshave seen better days, great. is look often

suits period properties, especially cottages,and shabby-chic homes.

e best way to enhance uneven walls isto use a chalky or flat-matt emulsion. Paintwith any kind of sheen, such as silkemulsion, will emphasise the flaws, so avoidat all costs.

PRODUCT OF THE MONTHPlug It Polyfilla (£5.11, Polycell) is brilliantfor filling awkward and hard-to-fill holeswhere conventional filler wouldn't work.

You simply cut off how much you need,knead it (wearing protective gloves) until itchanges colour, work it into the hole - itstays workable for up to four minutes - andthen fill over it with conventional filler, ifnecessary.

It's that simple - and mess free. But it'smore than just an awkward-gap filler - itcan also be used to plug holes that you needto reuse for refixing curtain poles andshelves, etc.

Plug It sets hard, can be screwed into -there's no need for Rawlplugs - and cansupport up to 20kg in weight.

It can be used both indoors and out forplaster, brick and concrete. A versatile,compact and really useful addition to yourtoolbox.

HOW-TO TIPTo remove polystyrene ceiling tiles, makesure you have a stepladder tall enough toenable you to reach the ceiling withoutoverstretching, as this is dangerous.

e ladder should be on a flat, stablesurface and your floor covering should beprotected from falling debris, unless you'replanning to replace it.

You'll need a wallpaper-stripping knifeto remove the polystyrene tiles, but becareful not to damage the ceilingunderneath, especially if the knife's blade issharp, because plaster can be soft and proneto gouges.

Once you've removed the tiles, you're leftwith the problem of the adhesive they werefixed with - use a hot-air gun to soften itbefore scraping it off. Try scrubbing off anyremaining adhesive with an abrasive spongedipped in solvent thinner.

Be careful when using the hot air gun,as, again, you don't want to damage theceiling - or yourself. Play safe by wearingprotective gloves and goggles, andremember to ventilate the room.

It's also a good idea to wear a shower capto protect your hair from the debris. Ifyou're struggling to remove the adhesive orthe ceiling's damaged, you'll need to skim itor get a plasterer to do it �

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Claudio Notarbartolo’S, reCipe pagePAN-FRIED FREE RANGE CHICKEN SUPREME WITH POTATO AND

PARMESAN GNOCCHI, SUMMER VEGETABLES AND MADEIRA SAUCESummer is almost here and summer vegetables are beginning to arrive in the local supermarkets, specialty marketsand farmer’s markets. Head chef, Claudio Notarbartolo, of the AA red rosette restaurant, The Sea View restaurant,

based at The Chine Hotel in Bournemouth, creates a delicious recipe using a variety of seasonal vegetables.

PAN-FRIED FREE RANGECHICKEN SUPREME WITHPOTATO AND PARMESANGNOCCHI, SUMMERVEGETABLES ANDMADEIRA SAUCESERVES: 4PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTESCOOKING TIME: 20 MINUTES

POTATO GNOCCHIINGREDIENTS

• Two large potatoes• 60g double O flour• 60g parmesan cheese• 1 egg yolk • 1 whole egg• A pinch of nutmegMETHOD

1.Bake two jacket potatoeson rock salt until cooked.Allow to cool for 10 minutes2.Scoop out the potatoesfrom their skins. Pass thepotatoes through a fine sieveinto a large bowl3.Add whole egg and eggyolk, flour, parmesan, nutmegand salt, pepper to taste

4.Mix well until you have aball of dough. Take thedough and roll it out gentlyinto 4cm diameter rolls andwrap tightly in cling film,tying off both ends. Poachfor 15 minutes in simmeringsalted water5.Allow to cool, refrigerate,and cut into pieces about2cm longFREE RANGE CHICKENSUPREME WITH SUMMERVEGETABLES ANDMADEIRA SAUCEINGREDIENTS• 4 x 200g free range

chicken Supremes, bone removed, fat trimmed

• 100g peas• 100g shelled and skinned

broad beans• 12 asparagus spears, peeled• 12 baby carrots, peeled• 12 baby beetroots, cooked

then peeled• 12 baby leeks, trimmed• 150g butter• 4 sprigs of tarragon, picked

and chopped• 1 litre of chicken stock,

reduced to 200 ml• 50 ml white wine• 2tbs Madeira METHOD

1.Sauté the chickenSupremes in butter in 50g ofbutter, skin side down first,then add the stalks tarragonCook in the oven at 180c for12 minutes2.Prepare and cook all thevegetables, boiling saltedwater, keep warm3.Sauté 12 pieces of gnocchiin butter until golden andkeep warm4.Remove the Supremesfrom oven, keep warm5.Deglaze the pan withMadeira, add reducedchicken stock, and reducefurther. When a coatingconsistency has beenreached, remove from theheat and fold in 50g ofbutter and then strainthrough a fine strainer6.Place the remaining butterapproximately 90g, in a panwith the white wine andsimmer. Add all the

vegetables and the pickedtarragon leaves, check theseasoning7.Assemble on warm plates,first the gnocchi (three each)and then the vegetables(three of each) with some ofthe tarragon butter. Slice thechicken length ways intothree, place on the plate andspoon on the Madeira sauce.

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With fine food, three acresof secluded gardens,magnificent sea views anddirect access to the beach,e Chine Hotel is astunning venue for awedding. With two fullylicensed rooms for aceremony, a dedicatedwedding planner to ensurethe big day runs smoothlyand a host of other facilitiesavailable at the hotel,couples will have anamazing experience. Forfurther details, pleasetelephone 01202 646621.

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Surrounded byidyllic pasture landin Christchurch isthe awardwinning, five star

restaurant and rooms, eManor. e continued successof e Manor is due not onlyto its beautiful setting andcarefully designed interior butalso to its award winningSunday lunches.

Group Executive Chef forVan Hagen Leisure, AndyJacob, who is based at eManor is planning somethingextra special for the Jubileeweekend celebrations. Andyhas quite a unique angle withthe menu that he’s created ashe was lucky enough to workon the QE2 in the 80s.

Andy was hand-picked tobe one of six students to goand work on the famous cruiseship for a year, he then stayedon board ship for a further fiveyears; “It was a fantasticexperience and such a greatopportunity, I was only 21 andI was cruising around theworld on one of the mostfamous cruise ships in theworld and cooking for royalty.”

Andy was working in thekitchens on the ship whenAndrew and Sarah Fergusoncame on board after theirwedding in 1986, and he’splanning to recreate one of thedishes that he cooked for theroyal newlyweds at e Manorover the Jubilee weekend.

e rest of the menu thatwill be on offer over the bankholiday Monday and Tuesdaywill be demonstrating the‘Best of British’ with dishesincluding potted shrimp, apicnic platter, the very apt‘queen of puddings’ and ofcourse classics like fish &chips and strawberries &cream.

A new addition to the VanHagen Leisure Group andnew General Manager to eManor, Stuart Brown, isanticipating a very busyweekend “We’re already nearlyfully booked and it will be acase of all hands on deck to

provide our expected levels ofhigh service and quality food.”

e Van Hagen Leisuregroup are going against thegrain and expanding rapidly atthe moment. Having acquirede Ox in Ashley Cross lastyear which is due to opensoon, they have just gainedtheir latest addition to thegroup, e Weld Arms inLulworth.

Chris Van Hagen, adirector of the company,enthused “Now is the besttime for us to expand thebusiness, the British pubindustry has been strugglingover the last few years but weare lucky enough to have afantastic team behind usincluding builders, designers,management, creators of foodand drink, and of course, staffproviding high standards ofhospitality and service whichall come together to makeeach one of our venues aresounding success.”

“We are very excited aboute Weld Arms as it’s in sucha fantastic location on theLulworth estate. I also have anidea to run bus trips out therefrom e Manor, I’ve managedto pick up a 1970s, YorkPullman City Tour, open top,double decker bus which willbe a brilliant experience forpeople as well as providingtransport over there.”

With so many innovativeideas to make their standard ofpubs a cut above the rest, it’sno wonder that e VanHagen Leisure group and allof the venues in the groupcontinue to do so well.

e only problem with thisrapid rate of expansion isrecruiting enough quality staffin all positions to cope withthe imminent busy summerwhich is already showing allthe signs of being a brilliantone for this local,entrepreneurial company.

01202 47718915-17 Salisbury Road, Burton,Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7JGwww.themanorchristchurch.co.uk

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The ManorThe Manor in Burton has quickly established itself as a leadingrestaurant in the Christchurch area, nominated for the BestRestaurant and awarded Best sunday Lunch at theChristchurch oscar’s, Andrew Jacob & his team demonstrateheart and passion for you and your family to enjoy. With beautifulrooms, a beautiful restaurant, stunning terrace gardens and arelaxing ambience The Manor is the perfect place for a function,large party or a special meal for two. The theatre kitchenpresents delicious food and at the weekends the finest carverywith rare breed meats and fresh market vegetables are alwayson the menu.

01202 477189www.themanorchristchurch.co.uk

The ShipThe ship in Christchurch is a 17th century pub described as ‘alittle gem in the heart of the town centre’ with a charmingsecluded garden and being situated opposite the Regent Centremakes it an ideal venue for before or after theatre dinner anddrinks. The ship inn is a multi-award winning pub for goodreason; our dedicated chefs present a daily changing menu ofbrilliant creative cuisine. on Friday & saturday nights wespecialise in the finest live entertainment.

01202 474799www.theship-christchurch.co.uk

The LambThe Lamb in Winkton is a delightful 18th Century CoachingHouse perfectly situated at the edge of the new Forest. Havingbeen recently refurbished to a high standard, The Lamb inn isthe epitome of an idyllic country pub offering the best in comfort& cuisine to all its customers with log fires, leather sofas &beautiful views. The Lamb is the only place to enjoy a well keptpint & watch lunch turning on a spit over an open fire pit.

01425 672427www.lambwinkton.co.uk

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We have over twenty years’ experience creating and nurturing stunning gardens. Whatever your requirements, we create the perfect solution for you and your family to enjoy for years to come. We apply the same exacting standards to every project, and offer a complete design, construction and maintenance service.

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L and Rover and Victoria Beckham have unveiled a new bespoke luxurious, hand-�nished Range Rover Evoque Special Edition. �e exclusively design is the result of a collaboration

between Land Rover Design, led by Gerry McGovern with Victoria Beckham, winner of the coveted Designer Brand of the Year award at the 2011 British Fashion Awards.

Victoria was appointed Creative Design Executive in July 2010 and has worked with the Land Rover design team over the past 18 months to create her Special Edition.

Victoria Beckham said: “I am very excited to be working with Land Rover as I have an enormous amount of respect for the brand. I’ve always driven a Range Rover, for me they are the epitome of quality and luxury. When I �rst started working with the team I did a lot of research, and created mood boards to show the team my love of timeless and classic design. I looked at yachts, luxury jets and classic cars. It’s the small detail that makes all the di�erence. I want everyone who gets into this car to feel special and empowered by its quality and craftsmanship. I like that it feels luxurious but also has quite a classic edge to it as well as a contemporary feel.”

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Land Rover Design Director Gerry McGovern said: “�e design of Evoque has truly captured the hearts of customers worldwide. Working with Victoria the intention was to create a Special Edition that extends its character in a new direction through understated, restrained colour and detail changes. Both Land Rover and Victoria Beckham are British luxury brands with credibility and global appeal, this dual ‘Britishness’ makes the collaboration even more exciting especially when considering the huge audience for bespoke products around the world.

Working with Victoria we quickly recognised our similar design tastes and ambition for this car. For example at the �rst meeting, Victoria herself inspired the use of rose gold. She was wearing dark clothes and no jewellery apart from a rose gold,

man’s watch. I was struck by the juxtaposition of the masculine watch on a very elegant, feminine wrist. We both agreed it was the ideal way to introduce a softer touch to the bold, assertive exterior colour scheme.�roughout the process we were keen to ensure that the vehicle would appeal equally to both men and women, in fact Victoria always maintained that she wanted her husband David to be proud to drive this car. We fully enjoyed working with Victoria and I am con�dent this special edition will appeal to discerning luxury consumers globally.”

Quintessential British luxury is a hallmark of both the Land Rover and Victoria Beckham brands. �is Special Edition allows that impression to be further heightened through the use of the �nest quality materials and

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EQUIPMENT An 825W audio

system is provided by British experts Meridian andfeatures 17-speakers and state-of-the-art amplifiers to create thecompany’s patented Trifield surround sound which delivers all-envelopingsound to all four seats.

Entertainment options include digital and satellite television, DVDplayback, 10-disc virtual CD multiplayer and digital radio tuners.

The Range Rover Evoque Special Edition with Victoria Beckhamfeatures Land Rover’s hallmark full-time, four-wheel drive andaward-winning Terrain Response system.

Powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 240PSand 340Nm of torque delivered to the wheels through a six-speed automaticgearbox with steering wheel mounted paddles for full driver control

Surround Camera System offers a 360-degree view of the car’ssurroundings.

Park Assist automatically steers the Evoque into a suitable parkingspace while the driver operates the accelerator and brake.

�e Range Rover Evoque Special Edition with Victoria Beckham goes on sale �rst in China with deliveries due from October 2012. Indicative pricing is from £79,995. To register interest visit:www.landrover.com

craftsmanship. Powered by the lightweight, all-aluminium 240PS 2.0-litre petrol engine the Range Rover Evoque Special Edition will be hand-�nished by Land Rover’s Engineering to Order division (ETO) in Warwickshire.

Essential to the design is the high quality hand-�nished matt grey paint, unique 20” gloss black forged alloy wheels and luxurious rose-gold details, limited solely to this Special Edition.

Complimenting the ultra-modern, stealth-like exterior is an elegant and luxurious interior. �e sport design four-seats are �nished in a semi-aniline Vintage Tan leather, with a bold ‘baseball’ stitch detail chosen by Victoria as a tongue-in-cheek reference to her sporting husband David. �e same leather is also used to cover the door inserts, arm rests and central storage box lid.

Another personal touch are the exclusive and ultra-luxurious �oor mats. �e designer explained that when she was a young girl, her father owned a Rolls-Royce and she would enjoy taking her shoes o� to sink her bare feet into the thick carpeting. Land Rover’s designers replicated this for her by using mohair, usually reserved for luxury clothing, to make the mats.

Bespoke luggage completes the holistic design package that is the Range Rover Evoque Special Edition with Victoria Beckham. �is four-piece set is based on the designer’s own luggage range, using the same high-quality internal structure and clothed in hand stitched black leather. �e set comprises two his and her’s wheeled suitcases and wash bags, all of which are lined in the same microsuede used for the roof lining, and as a �nishing touch the zip pulls are �nished in the same matt grey as the exterior. A beautiful hand stitched leather wallet, with rose-gold detail containing a guide to the exclusive features of the car is co-branded Range Rover Evoque and signed by Victoria Beckham.

Victoria Beckham is a joint venture between Victoria Beckham and Simon Fuller’s XIX Entertainment Ltd.

ABOUT LAND ROVERSince 1948 Land Rover has been manufacturing authentic 4x4s that represent true breadth of capability, versatility and premium design. �e Land Rover Defender, Freelander, Discovery, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover each de�ne the world’s 4x4 sectors. All Land Rover’s products are designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK with 85% of production exported to over 177 global markets.


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Land Rover Design Director Gerry McGovern said: “�e design of Evoque has truly captured the hearts of customers worldwide. Working with Victoria the intention was to create a Special Edition that extends its character in a new direction through understated, restrained colour and detail changes. Both Land Rover and Victoria Beckham are British luxury brands with credibility and global appeal, this dual ‘Britishness’ makes the collaboration even more exciting especially when considering the huge audience for bespoke products around the world.

Working with Victoria we quickly recognised our similar design tastes and ambition for this car. For example at the �rst meeting, Victoria herself inspired the use of rose gold. She was wearing dark clothes and no jewellery apart from a rose gold,

man’s watch. I was struck by the juxtaposition of the masculine watch on a very elegant, feminine wrist. We both agreed it was the ideal way to introduce a softer touch to the bold, assertive exterior colour scheme.�roughout the process we were keen to ensure that the vehicle would appeal equally to both men and women, in fact Victoria always maintained that she wanted her husband David to be proud to drive this car. We fully enjoyed working with Victoria and I am con�dent this special edition will appeal to discerning luxury consumers globally.”

Quintessential British luxury is a hallmark of both the Land Rover and Victoria Beckham brands. �is Special Edition allows that impression to be further heightened through the use of the �nest quality materials and


EQUIPMENT An 825W audio

system is provided by British experts Meridian andfeatures 17-speakers and state-of-the-art amplifiers to create thecompany’s patented Trifield surround sound which delivers all-envelopingsound to all four seats.

Entertainment options include digital and satellite television, DVDplayback, 10-disc virtual CD multiplayer and digital radio tuners.

The Range Rover Evoque Special Edition with Victoria Beckhamfeatures Land Rover’s hallmark full-time, four-wheel drive andaward-winning Terrain Response system.

Powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 240PSand 340Nm of torque delivered to the wheels through a six-speed automaticgearbox with steering wheel mounted paddles for full driver control

Surround Camera System offers a 360-degree view of the car’ssurroundings.

Park Assist automatically steers the Evoque into a suitable parkingspace while the driver operates the accelerator and brake.

�e Range Rover Evoque Special Edition with Victoria Beckham goes on sale �rst in China with deliveries due from October 2012. Indicative pricing is from £79,995. To register interest visit:www.landrover.com

craftsmanship. Powered by the lightweight, all-aluminium 240PS 2.0-litre petrol engine the Range Rover Evoque Special Edition will be hand-�nished by Land Rover’s Engineering to Order division (ETO) in Warwickshire.

Essential to the design is the high quality hand-�nished matt grey paint, unique 20” gloss black forged alloy wheels and luxurious rose-gold details, limited solely to this Special Edition.

Complimenting the ultra-modern, stealth-like exterior is an elegant and luxurious interior. �e sport design four-seats are �nished in a semi-aniline Vintage Tan leather, with a bold ‘baseball’ stitch detail chosen by Victoria as a tongue-in-cheek reference to her sporting husband David. �e same leather is also used to cover the door inserts, arm rests and central storage box lid.

Another personal touch are the exclusive and ultra-luxurious �oor mats. �e designer explained that when she was a young girl, her father owned a Rolls-Royce and she would enjoy taking her shoes o� to sink her bare feet into the thick carpeting. Land Rover’s designers replicated this for her by using mohair, usually reserved for luxury clothing, to make the mats.

Bespoke luggage completes the holistic design package that is the Range Rover Evoque Special Edition with Victoria Beckham. �is four-piece set is based on the designer’s own luggage range, using the same high-quality internal structure and clothed in hand stitched black leather. �e set comprises two his and her’s wheeled suitcases and wash bags, all of which are lined in the same microsuede used for the roof lining, and as a �nishing touch the zip pulls are �nished in the same matt grey as the exterior. A beautiful hand stitched leather wallet, with rose-gold detail containing a guide to the exclusive features of the car is co-branded Range Rover Evoque and signed by Victoria Beckham.

Victoria Beckham is a joint venture between Victoria Beckham and Simon Fuller’s XIX Entertainment Ltd.

ABOUT LAND ROVERSince 1948 Land Rover has been manufacturing authentic 4x4s that represent true breadth of capability, versatility and premium design. �e Land Rover Defender, Freelander, Discovery, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover each de�ne the world’s 4x4 sectors. All Land Rover’s products are designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK with 85% of production exported to over 177 global markets.


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FIRST THINGS FIRSTMost people believe that the first thing to do when you’ve had anaccident is call your insurance company. at’s certainly oneoption, but you will most likely be sent to a repairer approved byyour insurance company and not necessarily one that you wouldhave chosen for yourself.

Alternatively, you could choose your repairer first. Believe it ornot, you have the right to decide which company repairs your car!At Poole Accident Repair we will even manage your insurancecompany claim for you. But don’t just take it from us…

KNOW YOUR RIGHTSFACT: e Office of Fair Trading and e British Board ofMotor Insurers have agreed that Motor Vehicle insurance policyholders have the right to choose where their vehicle is repaired,regardless of the insurance company’s advice. erefore you, as apolicy holder are not obliged to use your insurer’s approvedrepairer and you can insist on having your vehicle repaired by theaccident repair centre of your choice.

HOW TO CHOOSEBefore you begin your search for a quality repairer, you will needto find out if your car is made of aluminium. If it is, you will needa specialist aluminium bodyshop like Poole Accident Repair.

You may also want to think about going to a companyapproved by your car manufacturer. For example, Poole AccidentRepair is a Volkswagen Group Approved Paint and Body Centreand recently appointed Porsche Centre Approved Body Repairer.

Finally, make sure that whichever company you choose isgoing to perform rigorous inspections and quality control checksfollowing your repair – no matter how minor.

REMEMBER…YOUR CAR, YOUR CHOICE.

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YOUR CAR, YOUR CHOICEAN ADVICE ARTICLE FROM POOLE ACCIDENT REPAIRACCIDENTS HAPPEN. THEY CANHAPPEN TO ANYONE, EVEN THEMOST EXPERIENCED OF DRIVERS.BUT MANY PEOPLE ON THE ROADARE STILL NOT AWARE THAT THEYHAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSEWHERE THEIR CAR REPAIRS ARECARRIED OUT.

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Whilst this property is in an elevatedposition with distant views, thisdelightful lawn is right by the river.

Site is available, subject to planning

Offers invited in the region of £1.3M

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£2,350,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD

A unique and exclusive 4 bedroom duplex penthouse set within a prestigious waterside development with direct water access via a slipwayand jetty. The apartment has undergone complete renovation throughout and has been interior designed to an impeccable standard boastingmany superb features to include the latest electrical and technical specification. This truly outstanding home enjoys spacious accommodationwith uninterrupted panoramic views across Poole Harbour encompassing Brownsea Island.

Chaddesley Glen, Canford Cliffs£2,450,000 FREEHOLD

A modern and contemporary four/five bedroom detached house situated in a premier road in Canford Cliffs with stunning panoramic viewsacross Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island, Sandbanks Peninsula and the Purbeck Hills beyond. The property boasts spacious accommodationarranged over three floors to include an open plan lounge/kitchen/dining room, bedroom five/gym, family room, cinema room, five bedrooms,five bathrooms (three en-suites), three balconies, integral garaging and secure gates to front. The house is just a short walk to the award winninggolden beaches of Sandbanks.

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azure, elms avenue, lilliPuT£1,495,000 FREEHOLD

A contemporary and immaculately presented four double bedroom detached home situated in a much sought after residential road in Lilliputwithin close proximity to Salterns Marina and local shops. The property boasts luxury fixtures and fittings throughout with spaciousaccommodation to include lounge/dining room being open plan to the kitchen, utility, cloakroom, family room, four double bedrooms, all withen-suite facilities and beautifully landscaped gardens. Azure is set behind electric security gates giving access to a block paved driveway anddouble garage.

TreeToP house, binGham avenue, lilliPuT£1,995,000 FREEHOLD

Tailor Made are delighted to offer for sale this fabulous Huf Haus, the concept of which many will recognise from Channel 4’s ‘Grand Designs’series. This stunning contemporary home sits in award winning landscaped grounds on a private and secluded plot which provides a tranquiland picturesque setting. Enjoying superb attention to detail, contemporary design and crisp straight lines, this wonderful Huf Haus is a modernmasterpiece. The interiors include four bedrooms, three stylish reception rooms, two en-suites and a stunning bespoke kitchen. Additionallythere is a magnificent raised studio with commanding views down and across the landscaped grounds.

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RHAPSODY37 Western Avenue Branksome Park Poole Dorset BH13 7AN

The property benefits from full AV System with individual room controls, under floor heating throughout, tiled ensuites and named sanitary ware AND SO MUCH MORE…

£3,395,000 Freehold

5 double bedrooms all with en-suite’s and fitted wardrobes Beautiful open plan Rational Kitchen incorporating breakfast and living areas Separate Living room with integrated feature fire Dedicated Cinema room with projector and screen Secure Indoor Swimming Pool with Steam Room and shower/changing room facilities Separate Gym and Study rooms Large terracing areas from main rooms Triple garaging

Rhapsody was completed in 2009 by a local renowned developer and offers an abundance of features throughout including:-

Tailor Made of Sandbanks are pleased to offer for sale this privately located 5 bedroom detached home set in gated grounds of approximately 1 acre which is located in one of the premier roads of Branksome Park.

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HEART AND SOUL OF DORCHESTERA

n exciting, new development is happening in ourhistoric county town, Dorchester’s Eldridge PopeBrewery site is being transformed into ‘e new heartand soul of Dorchester’.

e site has been artistically and sympathetically designed toincorporate apartments, duplexes and penthouses all arrangedaround garden squares and courtyards.

As well as providing …new homes to the town, the developmentalso brings a plethora of shops and restaurants, a boutique hotel andspa, cinema and an arts centre to entertain residents and locals alikewhich, being so central will give Dorchester a sure boost in visitornumbers to the town.

e development also has a definite green agenda which includesBrewery Square's water which is drawn from the Brewery's ownaquifer supply used since 1880. is water supplies every tap in thedevelopment as well as the new Dorchester Spa.

is pioneering project will also be home to the country’s firstsolar powered train station as they are revamping the existingDorchester South Station.

Responsible for this urban regeneration project is ResolutionProperty plc and Waterhouse, a pioneering development companybased in London and Dorchester.

Since 1980 Andrew Wadsworth and Robert Ackland, partners inWaterhouse, have been involved with numerous projects, their firstbeing in London’s Docklands; the restoration and conversion oflisted Victorian warehouses and innovative contemporary buildingswhich were the catalyst for large scale regeneration which followed.

e Eldridge Pope Brewery site combines their passion forrejuvenating listed buildings and converting industrial sites.

e original Eldridge brewery was founded by Charles and

Sarah Eldridge in 1833, the company built the Green DragonBrewery in Dorchester in 1837. Soon after John Allen Pope cameinto the partnership, and production moved to the MarinersBrewery, the latter still visible in High West Street, suppling taverns,inns and station hotels along the south coast.

In 1879 two of John Allen Pope’s sons, Alfred and Edwin,opened the Dorchester Brewery in Weymouth Avenue, with its ownwater supply and access to the adjoining south coast railway line,built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. e Victorian and Edwardianbrewery buildings were designed in an exuberant style by W.R.Crickmay, for whom omas Hardy worked as an architect until1872 when he became a full time writer.

By the end of the 19th Century the company owned 97 freeholdpubs from London to Exeter. e company became the winesupplier to Queen Victoria and was one of the first to be awardedthe Royal Warrant.

roughout the remainder of the 19th and into the 20th centuryEldridge Pope continued to thrive even after a fire in 1922 whenmuch of the Brew house was destroyed. e present Brew house wasrebuilt and reopened 2 years later.

e company’s two most well-known ales were ‘Royal Oak’ and‘Hardy’s Ale’, in recognition of Dorset’s most famous writer.

When Eldridge Pope sold the site in 2002 the company was stillmanaged by Christopher Pope, one of the great great-grandsons ofJohn Pope.

For details of properties still available contact Savills on 01305 757000For more information about The Brewery Square, Dorchester visit www.brewerysquare.com �

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Wilson omas are delighted to be marketingfor the renowned local house builder,Banyards, the unique ‘Seacrest’ developmentof just 9 two bedroom contemporary purposebuilt apartments. ey are situated in a

convenient location a short walk from the village of Ashley Crosswith its popular bars, bistros, restaurants and close by are the superbbeaches at Sandbanks along with the sailing facilities at Lilliput.

e site has generated significant interest in no small measure,due to the unique roof design, which has made the block particularlyeye catching and attractive to purchasers. All the apartments havebeen designed with modern open plan living in mind, with threedifferent layouts making up the nine apartments. Depending uponthe floor and position of the apartment, some also enjoy seasonalviews of the Inner Harbour, but all benefit from the delightfullightly treed aspect in a popular and established area, which isconvenient for not only the local facilities, but also the link toLondon via the mainline railway station in Lower Parkstone toWaterloo.

e overall build quality has been obvious to all that have viewedSeacrest and in particular the bathroom and kitchen fitments havebeen well received, with the kitchens having been fitted by therenowned local company, Kitchen Elegance, to include a number ofintegrated appliances. All the apartments have two double bedroomswith an en-suite and fitted wardrobes to the master bedrooms. ebathrooms have been fitted with Duravit white suites andHansgrohe fittings. e apartments have gas thermostaticallycontrolled under-floor heating and UPVC double glazed windowsthroughout. Other features include high quality timber veneerdoors with inlay and chrome ironmongery.

All the apartments have either the benefit of a sun balcony or inthe case of apartment 3, its own private terrace. ere is a lift to allfloors including the underground parking area where each of theresidents not only have one allocated secured space, but also theirown lock-up storage cupboard within the secured area. ere is anadditional area outside of the block for visitor parking and thecommunal gardens have a significant area of lawn along with anabundance of flowers and shrubs. Also importantly the apartmentsare for sale with a share in the freehold.

Whilst the first purchasers have already moved in, all the otherapartments are now ready for occupation, with sales agreed on certainapartments, but for an update on availability or to book an appointmentto view, please contact the vendor’s sole selling agent, Wilson Thomas on01202 717771. Prices start from £295,000 rising to £357,500.There is also an ‘OPEN HOUSE’ at the development on Saturday, 16thJune 2012 between 11.00am and 3.00pm �

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Lower Parkstone Prices From £199,950

'Firs Glen' is a development of just six, twobedroom apartments and a two bedroommaisonette. Built by local builders Brian Homesto traditional standards. Situated close toLower Parkstone, with its selection of fineRestaurants, Bars and Bistros, along with therail link to London Waterloo. Close by are alsothe famous beaches and sailing facilities atSandbanks and Lilliput.

Poole Branch

01202 660900 • 12 Parkstone Road Poole Dorset BH15 2PG • [email protected]

Poole O.I.R.O £425,000

This semi detached house is located within ashort walk of Poole Park and the town centre.Arranged over four floors and boasts a loungewith a sun balcony enjoying views towardsPoole Park and its lake and distance glimpsesof the Purbeck Hills, kitchen/diner, snug/formaldining room with exceptional views, 4 doublebedrooms, bathroom, en-suite, cloakroom,garage, ORP and a shared garden.

Broadstone Branch

01202 691122 • 219 The Broadway Lower Blandford Road Dorset BH18 8DN • [email protected]

Broadstone £595,000A character five bedroom family home situatedin a private road in an established location andbenefitting from a plot in excess of ¼ of anacre. The property offers generous and flexiblefamily accommodation with three receptionrooms, large conservatory, two en-suites andfamily bathroom. Moments walk to Corfe Hills.

Broadstone £965,000A substantial five bedroom individual residencesituated in Broadstones premier location andbenefitting from a plot in excess of half an acre.The property boasts an impressive receptionhall with galleried landing, three receptionrooms, 34’ kitchen/family room, utility and twoen-suites. A gated drive provides off road parking for numerous vehicles.

Broadstone £550,000A distinctive family home constructed to thehighest of standards with energy efficiency inmind, comfortably exceeding industry standardsand boasting many fine features. Four bed-rooms two with en-suites, 24’2” x 24’2” kitchenfamily room. Viewing is highly recommended tofully appreciate this desirable home.

Lower Parkstone £795,000

A character older style family home situated in amuch sought after road, with a large receptionhall, cloakroom, 3 reception rooms,kitchen/breakfast room, 4 double bedrooms,family bathroom and separate w.c, integral single garage, ORP for 2/3 vehicles and goodsized level front and rear gardens.

Oakdale £375,000

A superb extended and detached family homesituated in a favoured location. The property offers a GF cloakroom, large lounge, extendedkitchen/dining room, 4 bedrooms, bathroom,en-suite, ORP and a detached garage. A feature of the property is the delightfully lanscaped good size rear garden.

Lower Parkstone O.I.E.O £600,000

A substantial charming house situated on approx. third of an acre plot, on the market forthe first time in approx. 30 years, with 3 reception rooms, 22ft kitchen/breakfast room,utility room, 4 double bedrooms, en-suite, ORPfor numerous vehicles, garage, private rear garden, some updating required.

Hamworthy £264,950

This superb 2 double bedroom second floorapartment set in a location that enjoys magnificentInner Harbour views and towards the PurbeckHills and Corfe Castle, comprising a good sizedlounge/kitchen and a sun balcony with view,en-suite to master and a separate main bathroom. The flat has the benefit of GRH andD/G, 2 underground secure parking spaces, visitors spaces and a lift to all floors.

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Many people dream about owning that elusiveand beautiful home in sundrenched farawayplaces or owning a stunning apartment in oneof the world’s most exciting cities but haveheld back because of the initial financial outlay,

the ongoing unforeseen financial pitfalls and the constant worryof what will be happening to their property in their absence.Coupled with the feeling that, once committed, they always feelthey should have to return to the same place year-on-year, theseare fairly substantial obstacles that make many people hesitatefrom making that purchase. However the answer could well be amembership of e Hideaways Club, an international propertyinvestment company that provides you with the blissful realitywithout all the attendant hassles and costs of sole ownership.

Since its launch in 2007 e Hideaways Club has redefinedluxury second home ownership with its property Funds of villas,chalets and city apartments. Membership offers investors two keybenefits – equity ownership in a global portfolio of properties andmembership of a private Club. Members have exclusive yearround access to a diverse portfolio of magnificent properties instunning locations all fully serviced by the company’s bespokeConcierge service.

With over 325 members to date across both Funds, the twoportfolios include villas and ski chalets throughout Europe,Africa, the Caribbean, Mauritius and the Far East in addition toapartments in city centres as diversified as Paris, Istanbul,London, New York, Miami, Bangkok and Singapore among manyothers.

is year e Hideaways Club announced that it is toco-sponsor the 5th Annual British Beach Polo Championships atSandbanks, Dorset for the fourth year running. Building on thesuccess of the last four years the Championship promises to beanother phenomenal event attracting some of the biggest luxurybrand names and brings together a widespread and diverse sectionof the sporting, business and social world.

Commenting on the Club’s involvement Jemma Lester,Director of Marketing for e Hideaways Club said,” We aredelighted to be sponsoring the Sand Polo for the fourth year. It’s agreat opportunity for us to support the polo, Help For Heroesand our local investors from the Sandbanks and Bournemoutharea and to promote e Hideaways Club as a great lifestyleinvestment.”

“Our Members have the benefit of owning and enjoying aglobal portfolio of up to 100 fully serviced luxury villas, ski chaletsand apartments complemented by our personal ConciergeService. Additionally, they have the flexibility of using all theproperties year round providing a truly global lifestyle to enjoywith their family and friends,” she added.

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