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Contents<br />

<strong>August</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />

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HOUSE OF THE MONTH<br />

Maggie Alderson selects her<br />

favourite homes on the market<br />

NOTEBOOK<br />

The latest events and<br />

exhibitions for <strong>your</strong> diary<br />

HOME AT DORMESTONE<br />

A look <strong>inside</strong> a beam-filled<br />

Grade II listed farmhouse<br />

GET THE LOOK<br />

Shop products inspired<br />

by Dormes<strong>to</strong>ne<br />

KNOCK ON WOOD<br />

A coastal apartment with an<br />

emphasis on cool furniture<br />

GET THE LOOK<br />

Be inspired by Beatrice and<br />

John Alfredo’s eye for design<br />

BEST DRESSED<br />

The Midsummer Fair played<br />

catwalk <strong>to</strong> a host of stylishly dressed<br />

visi<strong>to</strong>rs, as Kate Liz Watts finds out<br />

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101<br />

105<br />

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109<br />

PLANT POWER<br />

Fresh and vibrant recipes<br />

from a new family cookbook<br />

by Helen Hume<br />

FOOD SPECIAL<br />

A run-down of the tastiest local<br />

produce and where <strong>to</strong> enjoy it<br />

SAVE OR SPLURGE<br />

Josephine Fairley gets <strong>to</strong> the<br />

bot<strong>to</strong>m of makeup <strong>to</strong> invest<br />

in and when the cheaper<br />

option is just as good<br />

RUN HAPPY<br />

Sarah Maxwell turns her<br />

attention <strong>to</strong> running<br />

NOURISH TO FLOURISH<br />

Charlotte Lau emphasises the<br />

importance of movement<br />

PLANTING PLANS<br />

Jo Arnell gets ahead in the garden<br />

with her prime bulb picks<br />

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AUGUST ACTIVITIES<br />

Sue Whigham explains how <strong>to</strong><br />

adapt <strong>your</strong> gardening efforts<br />

<strong>to</strong> a changing climate<br />

FINANCIAL ADVICE<br />

A look at <strong>property</strong> and pensions<br />

MEET THE HEAD<br />

We speak <strong>to</strong> Reed’s School’s<br />

Mark Hoskins<br />

WHAT’S ON<br />

The world is opening up again<br />

and we have a list of events <strong>to</strong><br />

mark in <strong>your</strong> diary this month<br />

SLOW, GROW, EAT<br />

Zoë Colville tells us about a new idea<br />

<strong>to</strong> connect with the general public<br />

ADDING VALUE<br />

TO YOUR<br />

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SUPPLEMENT<br />

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Edi<strong>to</strong>r’s<br />

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Firstly, the whole team would like <strong>to</strong> say a huge thank you<br />

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We’ve got food on the mind this issue, with an extended recipe<br />

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Agent: Knight Frank, Ascot & Virginia<br />

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Jelleys Hollow<br />

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Beds: 3 Baths: 3<br />

Special features: Original s<strong>to</strong>ne<br />

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Outside: Gardens with a generous<br />

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lawns, and a summer house.<br />

Time <strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>wn: 20 minutes <strong>to</strong> Guildford,<br />

then from 35 minutes <strong>to</strong> Waterloo.<br />

Agent: Sotheby’s Cobham 01932<br />

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The Home Club meets...<br />

Philippa Sampson-Bancroft<br />

at Guildford Arts<br />

Co-founder of Guildford based The<br />

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talk <strong>to</strong> me <strong>to</strong>day. At The Home Club we think<br />

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Notebook<br />

What <strong>to</strong> do and see near you this month<br />

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Pretty Plans<br />

Trading Boundaries’ Wedding Day<br />

Showcase on Sunday 29 <strong>August</strong> will<br />

be a fantastic opportunity <strong>to</strong> explore<br />

and enjoy the venue fully dressed<br />

and decorated with their new Indian<br />

marquees and pergolas pitched for<br />

a beautiful summer wedding. RSVP<br />

online at tradingboundaries.com/<br />

weddings <strong>to</strong> attend and receive a<br />

complimentary glass of Champagne<br />

on arrival. This free open day will be<br />

a brilliant chance <strong>to</strong> meet Trading<br />

Boundaries’ favourite caterers and<br />

wedding suppliers, whilst checking<br />

out the landscaped grounds and<br />

discussing all the requirements for<br />

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The summer holidays are here and The National Trust have put <strong>to</strong>gether a<br />

calendar of family-friendly activites <strong>to</strong> keep us all amused in the Great British<br />

countryside. Thanks <strong>to</strong> funding from Sport England, visi<strong>to</strong>rs will be able <strong>to</strong><br />

have a go at over 20 different activities such as ‘go barefoot’, ‘make a splash’,<br />

and ‘work <strong>to</strong>gether’ checking off each challenge on special ‘Get Set Go’<br />

cards along the way. In Kent there will be a new summer treasures trail<br />

at Chartwell, a new mini-beast trail complete with a bug hotel at<br />

Ightham Mote, and a dragonfly experience at Sissinghurst Castle<br />

(where the stunning Delos garden has also just been res<strong>to</strong>red).<br />

Emmetts Garden will also have two open-air theatre performances<br />

this month – Immersion Theatre’s Jungle Book on 10th, and the<br />

Lord Chamberlain’s Men’s Macbeth on 12th. Meanwhile, in East<br />

Sussex, there will be medieval games including mini jousting,<br />

hobby horses, and a ‘Siege the Castle’ game at Bodiam Castle,<br />

and Bateman’s (pictured above) will have outdoor poetry<br />

readings and s<strong>to</strong>rytelling as well as a garden-inspired trail and<br />

the perfect picnicing spot by The Lily Pond. The last s<strong>to</strong>p<br />

on our round up of National Trust events of course has <strong>to</strong> be<br />

<strong>Surrey</strong>, where Polesden Lacey will have pop-up scenes from<br />

Shakespeare, live jazz music on Sundays and outdoor cinema<br />

under the stars from 5th-8th <strong>August</strong>. And Claremont Landscape<br />

Garden will also have its own theatrical fun as it hosts Peter<br />

Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny in a delightful new adaptation of the<br />

Beatrix Potter classics on 20th. With so much <strong>to</strong> see and do, the<br />

real challenge here is deciding where <strong>to</strong> start! nationaltrust.org.uk<br />

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Ashford’s Makers<br />

Market is back with a<br />

splash of colour and creativity.<br />

Bursting with amazing handmade,<br />

locally designed and imaginative<br />

products from small Kentish businesses<br />

it’s a great chance <strong>to</strong> meet and chat <strong>to</strong><br />

makers and crea<strong>to</strong>rs of unique products<br />

that you won’t find on the high street.<br />

Founder and direc<strong>to</strong>r of Craftship<br />

Enterprise CIC, Melissa Dawkins said that<br />

they aim “<strong>to</strong> support creative businesses<br />

and creativity in the community” and<br />

hopes that it “inspires our community<br />

<strong>to</strong> get creative, meet the makers and<br />

give businesses a little boost <strong>to</strong>o!” Visit<br />

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Garden Bliss<br />

Rotherfield Village Open Garden<br />

Trail on Saturday 7 and Sunday<br />

8 <strong>August</strong> (11am-5pm) is a<br />

perfect opportunity <strong>to</strong> explore<br />

this picturesque village in the<br />

High Weald, just 8 miles from<br />

Tunbridge Wells. Fourteen lovely<br />

gardens, small courtyard gardens,<br />

gardens with views and formal gardens<br />

will be open <strong>to</strong> peruse and inspire. Why<br />

not take a wander around this designated<br />

Conservation Area with many Grade II listed<br />

buildings in its centre and a 1,500-year-old yew<br />

tree in the churchyard of St. Denys’ Church –<br />

which will also be open. This beautiful Grade I<br />

listed building features medieval wall paintings, a<br />

stained glass window made by William Morris and<br />

a Vic<strong>to</strong>rian graveyard. Entry <strong>to</strong> the Trail costs £8<br />

and children go free. Tickets and refreshments are<br />

available from Village Hall, North St, TN6 3LX.<br />

For information, email sheila_hicks@hotmail.co.uk<br />

Food Fest<br />

From 28-30 <strong>August</strong>, visit Hamp<strong>to</strong>n Court Palace<br />

– the home of Henry VIII – for their Food Festival.<br />

Savour the ultimate summer celebration of food and<br />

drink in the iconic East Front Gardens where you can<br />

feast on delicious street food, sip on cocktails and pick<br />

up tasty treats from hand-selected artisan producers<br />

and companies. There will be plenty of activities on<br />

offer <strong>to</strong> keep children of all ages entertained, from<br />

face painting and shire horse rides <strong>to</strong> arts, crafts<br />

and live entertainment on the Bandstand.<br />

Book online at<br />

hrp.org.uk/hamp<strong>to</strong>n-courtpalace<br />

Comedy Club<br />

This summer, join Scoot Theatre for outdoor,<br />

family-friendly, sixty-minute productions of ‘A<br />

Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and ‘The Comedy<br />

of Errors’. Touring (mainly) cricket clubs in the<br />

South East, six ac<strong>to</strong>r-musicians present their take<br />

on Shakespeare’s favourite comedies, with a Scoot<br />

Theatre ‘spin’! Prepare <strong>your</strong>self for confusion, chaos<br />

and costume changes. Whether you’re 5 or 105, a<br />

Shakespeare newcomer or a Bard aficionado there<br />

will be something for everyone. Bring a picnic<br />

blanket, enjoy the hospitality of <strong>your</strong> local cricket<br />

club and let Scoot entertain you. Expect music,<br />

magic, and cricket bat sword fights! Find out more<br />

and book tickets at scoottheatre.com/summer-<strong>to</strong>ur<br />

Ahoy there!<br />

From Friday 6 <strong>to</strong> Friday 20 <strong>August</strong>,<br />

Captain Hook and Peter Pan will be<br />

visiting Groombridge Place for some<br />

pirate fun as they entertain children<br />

in the gardens and along the canal path<br />

which leads <strong>to</strong> Crusoe’s World with its<br />

wooden fort, pirate ship and rope bridges. Keep<br />

children entertained by exploring other play areas in the<br />

forest including the long board walk with its rope swings and<br />

chain bridges and, right at the <strong>to</strong>p of the forest, visi<strong>to</strong>rs can<br />

discover the exhilarating giant tree swings which adults and<br />

children can enjoy <strong>to</strong>gether. Tickets are also available for the<br />

Canal Boat which takes you on a journey from the gardens<br />

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The dream of finding an idyllic rural retreat steeped in his<strong>to</strong>ry and<br />

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“Our dream was <strong>to</strong> have a VW camper van,” she laughs. “In fact we<br />

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“The house was Gothic,” says Kim. “Armourial. There were suits<br />

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Previous pages: In the sitting room, calico<br />

coloured sofas and armchairs are gathered around<br />

the open fire, the focal point of the room, framed<br />

by an elegant and simple limes<strong>to</strong>ne surround<br />

This page: A smaller sitting area, the reading room,<br />

has French doors that lead on<strong>to</strong> the garden, making<br />

it a serene, bright place for some holiday reading<br />

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This page: When Kim and her husband decided <strong>to</strong> reconfigure<br />

the layout of the ground floor, they opted for a billiard and<br />

games room in the space that once served as the kitchen,<br />

painting the walls in Farrow and Ball’s Prague Blue<br />

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They started with the black beams and set about sanding<br />

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This page: An oak dividing panel,<br />

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Top: The panelling at the bot<strong>to</strong>m of the staircase cleverly incorporates some useful s<strong>to</strong>rage for extra outdoor boots and<br />

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This page: The largest bedroom<br />

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the house, which has a dramatic<br />

vaulted ceiling and is painted<br />

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end wall behind the bed in Amber<br />

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the house, both modern and<br />

antique furniture have been<br />

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and artworks that Kim comes<br />

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that runs throughout Dormes<strong>to</strong>ne<br />

in its painted panelling<br />

The dining space is ideally situated in the light filled<br />

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Previous pages: In the dining room, a table by John Alfredo is illuminated<br />

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Above: With seating gathered around a glass-<strong>to</strong>pped coffee table by Paolo Piva, Italy, the bright, spacious sitting room is furnished with an<br />

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The combination of John Alfredo’s making and Beatrice’s finding creates a satisfying rhythm<br />

“Previously we lived in Hertfordshire,” she says, “but<br />

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Above left: In the upper hall, a wonderful picture of the Queen’s head, as on a stamp, is rendered in coloured but<strong>to</strong>ns by wellknown<br />

Margate-based artist Ann Carring<strong>to</strong>n – who is a friend. Next <strong>to</strong> it, French windows lead out <strong>to</strong> the garden<br />

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Everywhere the eye falls there is something interesting <strong>to</strong> look at, but<br />

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eye in situ. This trial and test method<br />

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re-sell it if it doesn’t work in <strong>your</strong> home.<br />

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would say that generally when you step<br />

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interiors you don’t regret it. Everyone<br />

will compliment the strong apple<br />

green curtains, but are unlikely <strong>to</strong><br />

take notice of the plain cream ones.<br />

How can I express my personality<br />

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If it’s for a home <strong>to</strong> sell I would try not<br />

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it – mainly because you don’t want <strong>to</strong><br />

feel personally rejected if they don’t buy<br />

it or find the decor off putting. If it’s not<br />

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invest in items that you can take with you.<br />

Perhaps some bright cushions so it pops<br />

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Dressed<br />

Wealden Times<br />

& <strong>Surrey</strong> <strong>Homes</strong><br />

Fashion Edi<strong>to</strong>r Kate<br />

Liz Watts picks her<br />

favourites from some<br />

of the stand-out getups<br />

worn by visi<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

and stallholders at this<br />

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How would you describe <strong>your</strong> style?<br />

English eclectic. Very much a mix of old and<br />

new in both my fashion and interiors.<br />

What has caught <strong>your</strong> eye at the fair<br />

<strong>to</strong>day? I particularly like the stand Flutterby<br />

(flutterbyonline.co.uk), where I bought the<br />

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<strong>to</strong> spend much more time at home and has it<br />

affected what you’re choosing <strong>to</strong> wear now?<br />

Yes, I think I’m finding I’m wanting <strong>to</strong> wear<br />

more pretty dresses, which I probably would<br />

have saved for special occasions. Now I’m mixing<br />

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anything with a lovely block print. Comfy shoes<br />

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Rachael &<br />

Charlotte<br />

How would you describe <strong>your</strong> style?<br />

Rachael: I usually wear jeans, dungarees<br />

and trainers – I wear lots of black. It<br />

feels so nice <strong>to</strong> put something colourful<br />

on, like this dress, especially on a day<br />

like this for something special.<br />

Charlotte: I’m a jeans person – jeans and a<br />

t-shirt and I feel comfortable. It is lovely<br />

<strong>to</strong> put on a dress <strong>to</strong>day, but when I do<br />

wear a dress it has <strong>to</strong> be a long dress.<br />

What has caught <strong>your</strong> eye at the fair<br />

<strong>to</strong>day? Rachael: I’ve never been <strong>to</strong> the fair<br />

before, so I’ve been really looking forward<br />

<strong>to</strong> it. I like looking through the vintage<br />

stalls and can’t wait <strong>to</strong> try some of the<br />

food – I love just being here really! Oh and<br />

the shepherd huts! Charlotte: It’s really well<br />

organised and I feel so safe. It’s really lovely!<br />

Do you have any ‘go-<strong>to</strong>’ pieces you<br />

wear in the summer? Charlotte: For me<br />

it’s a jumpsuit. My favourite jumpsuit<br />

this year is black with a bold print and<br />

wide leg – you put it on and the outfit is<br />

finished. Rachael: This summer I’ve got<br />

some linen dungarees with pockets. They’re<br />

so easy <strong>to</strong> wear with a t-shirt underneath<br />

and so comfortable and casual. Also the<br />

dress I’m wearing <strong>to</strong>day from Zara.<br />

How would you describe <strong>your</strong><br />

style? Funky and casual!<br />

What has caught <strong>your</strong> eye at the fair<br />

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ellaandcherry.co.uk. They were selling these<br />

great white shirts with wired, frilly collars.<br />

Where are <strong>your</strong> fabulous trousers from? These<br />

are Isabel Marant. I saw Jodie Comer wearing<br />

them on Killing Eve and I hunted them out and<br />

managed <strong>to</strong> purchase them on sale! They’re so<br />

comfortable as they are leather and suede.

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How would you describe <strong>your</strong> style?<br />

Relaxed and I’d say very classic. I don’t<br />

follow fashion trends, but prefer <strong>to</strong><br />

have staple pieces in my wardrobe.<br />

Actually, I think my husband would<br />

probably say my fashion sense is far <strong>to</strong>o<br />

expensive, but you know, I don’t care!!<br />

What has caught <strong>your</strong> eye at the fair<br />

<strong>to</strong>day? Oh, the quiche! It was amazing!<br />

Do you know what’s so nice is it’s<br />

dog friendly, there’s beautiful clothes.<br />

Beautiful, kitsch, lovely designers that<br />

you can’t find at a shopping centre,<br />

that’s what makes the fair so enjoyable.<br />

It’s also just so lovely <strong>to</strong> be out and<br />

feel free, there’s an air of happiness!<br />

How would you describe <strong>your</strong> style?<br />

Somewhat eclectic. My focus has always<br />

been on textiles as I’m a textile designer. I<br />

love putting colour and pattern <strong>to</strong>gether<br />

– sometimes it’s the colour that leads,<br />

sometimes the pattern. I make kimonos<br />

in short and long length that can be worn<br />

as robes at home or in summer as a <strong>to</strong>p<br />

layer. All my kimonos are one-off, so I<br />

like people <strong>to</strong> think of them as something<br />

<strong>to</strong> collect – <strong>to</strong> keep and treasure.<br />

What has caught <strong>your</strong> eye at the<br />

fair <strong>to</strong>day? I’m sad <strong>to</strong> say I haven’t<br />

had the chance <strong>to</strong> look round myself,<br />

yet! However, it’s a really friendly<br />

atmosphere here and the stallholders<br />

are all very supportive of each other!<br />

Do you think <strong>your</strong> style has changed<br />

since having <strong>to</strong> spend much more time<br />

at home and has it affected what you’re<br />

choosing <strong>to</strong> wear now? I think it’s been a<br />

really interesting time because everybody’s<br />

really had <strong>to</strong> think about their clothes and<br />

discovered their favourites – things they’re<br />

really comfortable in. Now we’re coming<br />

out of lockdown gradually, it’s great <strong>to</strong> see<br />

everyone wearing summer clothes, and<br />

pattern and colour. You can see people<br />

are really enjoying that, it’s good <strong>to</strong> see.<br />

Do you have any ‘go-<strong>to</strong>’ pieces you<br />

wear in the summer? I think for summer<br />

my go-<strong>to</strong> piece would be one of my<br />

shorter kimono jackets, because you<br />

can wear it <strong>to</strong> dress up, you can wear<br />

it like I am with jeans or you can wear<br />

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What has caught <strong>your</strong> eye at the fair <strong>to</strong>day?<br />

Fabric from other countries. We’ve just<br />

visited the stall selling scarves made from<br />

recycled Japanese fabrics and I’m standing<br />

at The Bahati Trust stall full of colourful<br />

printed African fabrics. I just love that there<br />

are stallholders making something new<br />

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Do you think <strong>your</strong> style has changed<br />

since having <strong>to</strong> spend much more<br />

time at home and has it affected what<br />

you’re choosing <strong>to</strong> wear now? It’s made<br />

me buy more conscious clothing and be<br />

more aware of where things are from.<br />

Do you have any ‘go-<strong>to</strong>’ pieces you<br />

wear in the summer? Simple linen<br />

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How would you describe <strong>your</strong> style?<br />

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What has caught <strong>your</strong> eye at the fair<br />

<strong>to</strong>day? There were some gorgeous<br />

jewellery stands and I particularly liked<br />

the unique, pretty designs at Flutterby.<br />

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having <strong>to</strong> spend much more time at home<br />

and has it affected what you’re choosing<br />

<strong>to</strong> wear now? I feel that being at home has<br />

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on tea dresses, sweatshirts and floaty skirts.<br />

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Plant<br />

Power<br />

Recipes: Helen Hume Pho<strong>to</strong>graphs: Lucy Richards<br />

Reflecting on over 50 years of meals she’s documented through<br />

both happy and challenging times, expert home cook and Kent<br />

resident Helen Hume has put <strong>to</strong>gether The Go-To Cookbook.<br />

Understanding the challenges of juggling a career and family life,<br />

Helen designed the book <strong>to</strong> provide busy people with tried and<br />

tested recipes whilst raising money for Macmillan in memory of<br />

her daughter, Vicki. Here, she shares a handful of favourites<br />

Khichri<br />

Prep time: 10 mins<br />

Cooking time: 25 mins Serves 4<br />

Kedgeree was a regular meal I made<br />

in the 1980s; this is the Indian recipe<br />

that the British adapted in<strong>to</strong> kedgeree,<br />

it is a very simple dish of lentils and<br />

rice. I have been cooking this since<br />

1988 when I served it for supper <strong>to</strong> a<br />

vegetarian friend. I serve it as a meal<br />

on its own with cucumber raita, but<br />

you can serve it as a side <strong>to</strong> a curry.<br />

• 225g red lentils<br />

• 225g white basmati rice<br />

• 100g butter<br />

• 2 medium onions, peeled<br />

and thinly sliced<br />

• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed<br />

• 1tsp ground cumin<br />

• 2 bay leaves<br />

• 1 x 8cm cinnamon stick<br />

• 4 cloves<br />

• 4 cardamom pods, crushed<br />

• 850ml water<br />

• salt and black pepper<br />

• 15g fresh coriander, chopped<br />

1 Wash the lentils and place in a bowl<br />

and cover with cold water. Do the<br />

same with the rice in a separate bowl.<br />

2 Melt the butter in a large pan. Add<br />

the sliced onions and fry over a very<br />

gentle heat for about ten minutes<br />

until golden brown, adding the garlic<br />

halfway through the cooking time.<br />

Transfer the onions <strong>to</strong> a plate, keeping<br />

some of the melted butter in the pan.<br />

3 Drain the rice and the lentils then add<br />

<strong>to</strong> the pan and <strong>to</strong>ss in the remaining<br />

fat. Stir in the ground cumin then<br />

add the water. Add the remaining<br />

spices, one tsp of salt and plenty of<br />

black pepper. Stir once, lower the heat,<br />

cover and simmer very gently for 15<br />

minutes, or until the rice and lentils<br />

are tender and most of the liquid has<br />

been absorbed. If the rice and lentils<br />

are not cooked, you may need <strong>to</strong> add<br />

a little more water; the finished dish<br />

should be moist rather than dry.<br />

4 Add the reserved onions, half<br />

the coriander then check the<br />

seasoning. Serve sprinkled with<br />

the remaining coriander.<br />

Cucumber raita<br />

Prep time: 10 mins Serves 4<br />

• 1 cucumber<br />

• 300ml natural yoghurt (I prefer<br />

Greek as it gives a creamier result)<br />

• ½ tsp ground cumin<br />

• salt and black pepper<br />

1 Coarsely grate the cucumber<br />

in<strong>to</strong> a bowl. Extract and discard<br />

as much liquid as possible by<br />

squeezing the cucumber.<br />

2 Mix in the yoghurt and<br />

cumin, seasoning <strong>to</strong> taste.<br />

3 Cover and chill until ready <strong>to</strong> serve.<br />

Any left overs can be eaten with<br />

<strong>to</strong>asted pita bread for a quick lunch.<br />

Mushroom samosas<br />

Makes approx. 20<br />

These are very tasty little bites, ideal as a<br />

starter. If you are having a curry supper<br />

for friends or family, they are well worth<br />

the effort. You will need a tape measure<br />

and once you have folded a couple it<br />

becomes really easy. You can make them<br />

in advance and cook them in the oven<br />

just before you want <strong>to</strong> eat them.<br />

• 2½cm root ginger, finely chopped<br />

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed<br />

• 2 tbsp full fat natural yoghurt<br />

• 25g butter<br />

• 125g onion, finely chopped<br />

• 1 tsp cumin seeds<br />

• pinch of cayenne pepper<br />

• 225g chestnut mushrooms,<br />

finely chopped<br />

• 125g pota<strong>to</strong>, finely diced<br />

• salt and black pepper<br />

• 125g frozen peas<br />

• 2 tbsp chopped coriander<br />

• 300g filo pastry<br />

• vegetable oil for brushing<br />

1 Combine the ginger, garlic<br />

and yoghurt. Set aside.<br />

2 Heat the butter in a pan over a mediumlow<br />

heat. Cook the onion until soft then<br />

stir in the spices and cook for 30 seconds<br />

more. Add the chopped mushrooms,<br />

increase the heat and cook for a few minutes<br />

until all the moisture is evaporated.<br />

3 Add the yoghurt mixture, pota<strong>to</strong>es and<br />

150ml water, bring <strong>to</strong> the boil, cover and<br />

simmer gently for 25 minutes or until<br />

the pota<strong>to</strong>es are cooked and nearly all the<br />

liquid has been absorbed. Add the peas five<br />

minutes before the end of the cooking time.<br />

Stir in the coriander and set aside <strong>to</strong> cool.<br />

4 Cut the filo in<strong>to</strong> 30 x 13cm rectangles.<br />

Brush lightly with oil, fold in half <strong>to</strong> give 30 x<br />

6.5cm strips. Brush lightly with oil again and<br />

place about two tsp of the samosas filling in<br />

the bot<strong>to</strong>m left had corner. Fold the filo over<br />

<strong>to</strong> form a rectangle and continue <strong>to</strong> fold until<br />

the filling is enclosed in several layers and you<br />

have a neat triangular parcel. Repeat with the<br />

rest of the filo and filling. Place samosas on<br />

a baking tray and give one final brush with<br />

oil. They can be s<strong>to</strong>red in the fridge for a<br />

few hours until you are ready <strong>to</strong> cook them.<br />

5 When you are ready <strong>to</strong> serve preheat the<br />

oven <strong>to</strong> 200˚C/fan 180˚C/gas 6. Cook<br />

the samosas for 10-15 minutes until deep<br />

golden brown. Serve with cucumber raita<br />

and mango or chilli chutney.<br />

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Beetroot & orange paté<br />

Prep time: 10 mins Cooking time: 30 mins<br />

Serves 4-6<br />

My childhood memories of beetroot<br />

were the pickled variety and I hated<br />

the way the pink vinegary juice seeped<br />

across the plate. This recipe has res<strong>to</strong>red<br />

my faith in the humble beetroot. I<br />

used this recipe in a magazine article I<br />

appeared in with Holly and Rosie. The<br />

article was ‘Tea with Granny’, and this<br />

is such a pretty colour that it appeals<br />

<strong>to</strong> children, but you may have <strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>ne<br />

down the horseradish. The texture is<br />

more like a stiff hummus than a paté.<br />

• 450g fresh beetroot<br />

• 1 tbsp olive oil<br />

• 1 tsp ground cumin<br />

• juice and zest of 1 small orange<br />

• 200g full fat cream cheese<br />

• hot horseradish sauce <strong>to</strong><br />

taste (approx. 1 tbsp)<br />

• 1 tbsp Greek yogurt mixed<br />

with horseradish sauce <strong>to</strong><br />

taste (optional <strong>to</strong>pping)<br />

1 Preheat the oven <strong>to</strong> 200˚C/<br />

fan 180˚C/gas 6.<br />

2 Peel the beetroot and cut in<strong>to</strong><br />

even sized 2cm chunks. Coat in<br />

the oil and cumin and transfer <strong>to</strong> a<br />

roasting tray. Cook for 30 minutes<br />

until tender. Cool slightly.<br />

3 Blitz in a food processor with the<br />

orange zest and juice, cream cheese<br />

and horseradish until smooth. Check<br />

seasoning and transfer <strong>to</strong> a serving bowl.<br />

4 Serve with pitta bread, bread sticks<br />

or crudités such as carrot ba<strong>to</strong>ns and<br />

celery. If serving on bruschetta, <strong>to</strong>p<br />

with a small amount of Greek yoghurt<br />

<strong>to</strong>pping and finish with orange zest.

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Reasons <strong>to</strong> visit<br />

The Queen’s Inn<br />

• A warm, friendly relaxed welcome awaits you.<br />

• 1 AA rosette restaurant<br />

• Delicious small plate menu available<br />

• Homemade sourdough pizzas<br />

cooked in our wood fired oven<br />

• Beautifully designed cocktail menu, all<br />

hand crafted & mixed on the bar<br />

• Private dining room for hire<br />

• Takeaway service available<br />

• 8 Individually designed luxury<br />

bespoke guest rooms<br />

• Al fresco dining available<br />

• Large free car park for all guests<br />

• Large inglenook fire in our bar area<br />

• Table service only in operation<br />

in all areas of the venue<br />

We look forward <strong>to</strong> welcoming you, all that’s<br />

left for you <strong>to</strong> do is sit back, relax and enjoy<br />

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Warm squash & lentil salad with halloumi<br />

Prep time: 10 mins Cooking time: 20 mins Serves 2<br />

We are lucky enough <strong>to</strong> grow squash and onions in the garden, so this uses up<br />

produce that last throughout the winter. Halloumi has been around for thousands<br />

of years, but I only discovered it in 2001 and it is now always in the fridge.<br />

• 250 g butternut squash, peeled, deseeded<br />

and chopped in<strong>to</strong> bite-sized chunks<br />

• 1 red onion, cut in<strong>to</strong> 8 wedges<br />

• olive oil<br />

• 1tsp ground cumin<br />

• salt and black pepper<br />

• 250g pack ready-<strong>to</strong>-eat Puy lentils<br />

• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar<br />

• 70g baby leaf spinach<br />

• 250g halloumi, sliced<br />

1. Preheat the oven <strong>to</strong> 220˚C/fan 200˚C/gas 7.<br />

Put the squash and onion in a roasting tin<br />

and <strong>to</strong>ss with 1 tbsp olive oil and the cumin.<br />

Season then roast on a baking tray lined<br />

with baking parchment for 20 minutes, or<br />

until tinged brown and the squash is soft.<br />

2. Heat the lentils in a microwave<br />

according <strong>to</strong> the instructions. Tip in<strong>to</strong><br />

a large bowl with the vinegar, two tbsp<br />

oil, spinach and vegetables. Divide<br />

between warm bowls or plates.<br />

3. Heat ½ tbsp oil in a frying pan over<br />

a medium-high heat. Fry the halloumi<br />

for a few minutes on each side until<br />

golden brown. Top the salad with the<br />

halloumi and serve immediately.<br />

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Now is the time for walking, wine and nature lovers.<br />

After a country hike or a leisurely walk, s<strong>to</strong>pping<br />

for a refreshing drink and Sussex produce lunch in a<br />

country pub always feels like a well deserved treat.<br />

One Day Tours<br />

Fizz on Foot offers escorted walking<br />

and wine tasting <strong>to</strong>urs on the<br />

South Downs National Park with<br />

the focus on a lovely nature trail walk,<br />

a lovely Sussex lunch and a full<br />

“Vine <strong>to</strong> Wine” vineyard experience<br />

with four or five wine tastings. You will<br />

visit one of the many award winning<br />

English vineyards.<br />

We also include a lively and humorous<br />

his<strong>to</strong>rical <strong>to</strong>ur of Alfris<strong>to</strong>n, which is<br />

a beautiful Sussex village, where we<br />

start the majority of our <strong>to</strong>urs.<br />

We ensure that it is a fun event for<br />

everyone. We can <strong>to</strong>tally host it for<br />

you, supplying the wine, tasting notes,<br />

canapés, presentation and our staff <strong>to</strong><br />

make sure it runs smoothly.<br />

If you want <strong>to</strong> stay longer, we can offer<br />

great <strong>value</strong> hotel accommodation for<br />

a two, three or four day <strong>to</strong>ur.<br />

Full details are on our website.<br />

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The Bell thebellinticehurst.com<br />

When the sun<br />

shines The Bell’s kitchen moves<br />

outside. Chefs cook over fire; the<br />

atmosphere has a laid-back holiday vibe and<br />

the food is sublime. Locally sourced whole fish,<br />

charred hispi cabbage, spicy chicken with bomba<br />

rice on banana leaf, fabulous steaks, burgers, and<br />

daily specials are just a taste of what’s on offer. And<br />

then there are the irresistible puddings, layer upon<br />

delicious layer of sweet, sour and surprise, perfect<br />

<strong>to</strong> accompany a cocktail <strong>to</strong> really get you in the<br />

holiday mood. There’s so much <strong>to</strong> see and do<br />

locally, but if you want <strong>to</strong> make a day of it<br />

we have <strong>to</strong> recommend Pashley Manor<br />

Gardens, conveniently just up the<br />

road from The Bell.<br />

Hot<br />

Spots<br />

It’s time <strong>to</strong> enjoy the freedom of<br />

dining out in the summer sun!<br />

T<br />

The Queen<br />

Warm, friendly, relaxed and<br />

welcoming. This hot spot serves up<br />

delicious small plates, homemade sourdough<br />

pizzas, and highly instagrammable cocktails (try<br />

the lemon meringue pie or cherry bakewell for tasty<br />

treats with a kick). There is a private dining room for hire,<br />

takeaway service, and eight individually designed luxury guest<br />

rooms, but for the summer you can enjoy the sun by taking the<br />

al fresco dining option. As for the food, their creations are made<br />

with ingredients that are sourced locally as much as possible, with<br />

many herbs and garnishes grown <strong>inside</strong> their large on-site kitchen<br />

garden. The vibrant and friendly team have earned themselves an AA<br />

rosette, paying just as much attention <strong>to</strong> service as their delicious<br />

dishes. Located on the Kent & Sussex border, there are many varied<br />

attractions on the doorstep. It’s 15 miles <strong>to</strong> Tunbridge Wells<br />

and Hastings, Bedgebury Pinetum is 3 miles away and the<br />

Inn is surrounded by many National Trust venues such as<br />

Sissinghurst Castle garden, Great Dixter, Bateman’s and<br />

Scotney Castle. Hawkhurst also boasts its own<br />

cinema and The Queen’s Inn is perfectly<br />

located for pre- or post-show<br />

meals and drinks.<br />

’s Inn thequeensinnhawkhurst.co.uk<br />

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The most curious of eateries<br />

Situated in a little village just outside Maids<strong>to</strong>ne,<br />

we are just 10 mins away from Leeds Castle.<br />

Small plates and sharers using our allotment grown<br />

vegetables and local producers.<br />

Craft Beer<br />

Eclectic wines<br />

Friendly Hospitality<br />

We are dog friendly and have a lovely garden<br />

<strong>to</strong> relax in in the summer months.<br />

Lunch and dinner available<br />

Wednesday <strong>to</strong> Saturday + Sunday Roast.<br />

www.thecuriouseatery.co.uk 01622 299359<br />

The newly<br />

refurbished<br />

Olive Tree Bistro<br />

& Tea Room in<br />

Otford is open<br />

7 days a week.<br />

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The Olive Tree is run by Hospices of Hope staff and<br />

volunteers and sells a variety of tasty homemade treats.<br />

Menu options range from a delicious hot smoked salmon<br />

salad <strong>to</strong> a Kent cream tea. There is a beautiful terrace <strong>to</strong><br />

enjoy in the warmer weather, as well as the charity shop<br />

<strong>to</strong> explore. The funds raised help Hospices of Hope <strong>to</strong><br />

provide free hospice care for seriously ill patients.<br />

To check opening hours visit<br />

www.hospicesofhope.co.uk/otford<br />

To book a table<br />

please call 01959 524322<br />

wine bar<br />

52A High Street<br />

Tunbridge Wells<br />

Kent TN1 1XF<br />

01892 521 292<br />

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Curious Eatery in<br />

Bough<strong>to</strong>n Monchelsea has an exciting<br />

menu of dining experiences on offer and is<br />

commited <strong>to</strong> using only the best ingredients sourced<br />

as locally as possible. One farm they use for meat is just<br />

one mile away, and they get fish from local fisherman and<br />

family-run fishmongers. Another family-run business provides<br />

their year round fruit and vegetables (which is a whole two miles<br />

away!) but in the summer they source vegetables from their own<br />

allotment so they’re as fresh as can be! All this super fresh and ethically<br />

reared produce is then prepared by a passionate kitchen team who<br />

take great interest in each ingredient, with a menu driven by nose <strong>to</strong><br />

tail cooking and zero waste. The menu is dynamic and changes daily<br />

<strong>to</strong> make use of the produce available. It is influenced by the chefs’<br />

experiences and travels – the colourful team has, between them,<br />

experience everywhere from The Small Holding in Cranbrook<br />

<strong>to</strong> Richard Branson’s private island! There are loads of lovely<br />

local must-sees in the area including Leeds Castle and<br />

Sissinghurst Castle Garden, but foodies may<br />

appreciate Mereworth Vineyard and Yotes<br />

Court Vineyard, in Mereworth.<br />

The Olive Tree is run by<br />

staff and volunteers who give<br />

up their time so that profits can go<br />

<strong>to</strong>wards funding Hospices of Hope’s vital<br />

hospice care. Knole Park is very close by and<br />

wonderful for a local walk. This summer try<br />

their delicious beetroot and feta burger with<br />

homemade coleslaw and oven baked chips – an<br />

‘almost’ healthy lunch, perfect when enjoyed<br />

sat on the terrace in the sunshine! They like<br />

<strong>to</strong> use local suppliers as much as possible,<br />

prioritising fresh produce and handmaking<br />

everything on site.<br />

The Olive Tree hospicesofhope.co.uk<br />

Geography geographytw.com<br />

Geography is an intimate wine<br />

bar on Tunbridge Wells High Street.<br />

It’s owned and run by local Tunbridge Wells<br />

couple Aubrey and Fleur whose love of both wine<br />

and travel has inspired an extensive wine list that<br />

draws from around the globe, while also championing<br />

local producers. You can expect a great range of local<br />

drinks from the likes of Balfour Winery, Gun Brewery<br />

and Greensand Ridge, and cheese and charcuterie boards<br />

featuring Alsop & Walker, Kingcott Dairy, North<br />

Charcuterie, and Sussex Kitchen. They often run wine<br />

tasting events and hope <strong>to</strong> be able <strong>to</strong> bring back their<br />

acoustic Sunday Sessions from September, but they<br />

are always ready with a warm welcome (with<br />

the help of Harvey the chocolate lab)<br />

from Wednesdays <strong>to</strong> Sundays.<br />

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...and Much More<br />

We can rightly brag with enthusiasm about the mouth-watering<br />

range of different meats we have on offer. All sourced from reputable<br />

farmers, producers and suppliers. However, if you do not have<br />

enough time <strong>to</strong> rustle something up, but still want that home cooked<br />

look and taste then try our tasty frozen range. We also have a variety<br />

of chutneys, rubs and sauces that will compliment any meal or BBQ.<br />

Honey Bee Happy Unprocessed, natural<br />

raw honey that comes straight from the hive,<br />

brought <strong>to</strong> you by Ethical Beekeepers.<br />

Mouth-watering range of different meats<br />

We always try <strong>to</strong> source locally, but when<br />

we need <strong>to</strong> look further afield you can rest<br />

assured that the meat you will be buying is<br />

<strong>to</strong>p quality and from a trusted source.<br />

Spice Island Chilli Independent, UK<br />

based chilli sauce company producing<br />

premium quality chilli sauce.<br />

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Mud Foods Steak & Ale Pie with a<br />

shortcrust <strong>to</strong>p, absolutely delicious<br />

with a generous filling and flaky pastry.<br />

39 High Street, Godalming,<br />

<strong>Surrey</strong>, GU7 1AU<br />

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Have you tried...?<br />

These lovely local goodies are well worth a try if<br />

you’re looking for a new foodie fix<br />

Kent Crisps are an award-winning range of hand cooked crisps made using Red Trac<strong>to</strong>r assured<br />

British grown pota<strong>to</strong>es. By working closely with local producers, they use real Kent products<br />

<strong>to</strong> give a local twist on the nation’s favourite flavours. This is coupled with each pack featuring<br />

iconic landmarks & landscapes from Kent <strong>to</strong> promote the county’s rich <strong>to</strong>urism offering. The<br />

range includes eight delicious flavours, Sea Salt, Oyster & Vinegar, Ashmore Cheese & Onion,<br />

Smoked Chipotle Chilli, Sea Salt & Vinegar with Biddenden Cider, Ham & Mustard, Roast<br />

Beef & Spitfire Ale and most recently launched, Lamb & Rosemary. kentcrisps.com<br />

Owlet Fruit Juice, established in 1986, is<br />

a refreshing range of juices made from fruit grown,<br />

pressed and bottled in the heart of the Kent countryside at Lodding<strong>to</strong>n<br />

Farm. Lodding<strong>to</strong>n is a fifth-generation, family-run business in Lin<strong>to</strong>n,<br />

Kent. They farm fruit and veg without using synthetic fertilisers or<br />

herbicides, and their juices are free from artificial sweeteners, artificial<br />

colours and preservatives – this brand works in harmony with nature <strong>to</strong><br />

produce nutritious, environmentally friendly flavours. owletfruitjuice.co.uk<br />

Kin Coffee was founded during the pandemic by Greg and Kate, who had just moved<br />

from London <strong>to</strong> Kent. They offer a high quality, ethically sourced and freshly roasted<br />

speciality coffee. All of the beans are roasted with care in micro-batches at their<br />

beautiful countryside roastery in Staplehurst, Kent. They are then packaged <strong>to</strong> order<br />

in either wholebean form or ground for specific brewing methods. Sustainability is at<br />

the heart of Kin Coffee, the recent release of their new reusable and recyclable glass<br />

coffee packaging with built in valves (<strong>to</strong> keep the coffee fresher for longer) alongside<br />

the option of home-compostable re-fill pouches, is just the first indication of how this<br />

forward-thinking boutique business plans <strong>to</strong> progress. kincoffee.co.uk<br />

Hinxden Farm in Benenden has been farmed by the Manford family for<br />

four generations. They have been supplying their award-winning milk and<br />

dairy products across Kent and East Sussex for over thirty years. The farm<br />

prides itself on providing an outstanding service <strong>to</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mers, delivering milk<br />

<strong>to</strong> homes and businesses whatever the weather. Hinxden Farm Dairy have<br />

recently launched an optional online cus<strong>to</strong>mer portal, enabling cus<strong>to</strong>mers <strong>to</strong><br />

amend orders up until 11pm the night before delivery. No more running out<br />

of milk! Buy local, reduce waste and have fresh, delicious produce delivered<br />

<strong>to</strong> <strong>your</strong> door. 01580 240685 / hinxdenfarmdairy.co.uk<br />

Chocolate Cooky’s delicious premium artisan chocolates are made with sustainable,<br />

quality blended chocolate and fresh ingredients including local cream, fruit and<br />

homemade confiture. Their hand-rolled truffles are filled with sensational<br />

tastes and textures, and we love their chocolate shells that come with tasty<br />

fondant soft centres of fruit, mint, caramel, praline or coffee. You can order<br />

artisan gift-boxed chocolates online and they can be posted anywhere in<br />

the UK, or delivered locally <strong>to</strong> Sussex and Kent. Plus they also do<br />

birthdays, anniversaries, wedding favours and corporate functions.<br />

chocolatecooky.co.uk<br />

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Q: How local is <strong>your</strong> produce?<br />

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KENT COOKERY SCHOOL<br />

What’s on offer at <strong>your</strong> school?<br />

An expansive selection of fun,<br />

hands-on courses <strong>to</strong> whet any<br />

cooking enthusiast’s appetite,<br />

from short evening classes <strong>to</strong><br />

full day courses which run<br />

on weekdays and weekends.<br />

Subjects range from world<br />

cuisines such as Thai, Mexican<br />

or Turkish <strong>to</strong> skill-based<br />

options such as Knife Skills,<br />

Bread Making, or Patisserie.<br />

How are the courses taught?<br />

We have specialist tu<strong>to</strong>rs for<br />

each subject and this year<br />

some fantastic new tu<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

will start teaching Turkish<br />

Cuisine, African Street food<br />

and French Patisserie. The<br />

courses use demonstrations<br />

followed by hands-on cooking<br />

and finally, everyone sitting<br />

down <strong>to</strong> enjoy what you<br />

have made on the course.<br />

Can all abilities take part?<br />

Absolutely! Some courses are<br />

aimed at more adventurous<br />

and confident kitchen<br />

enthusiasts but many<br />

are designed <strong>to</strong> build<br />

confidence, teach new skills<br />

KENT WINE SCHOOL<br />

and most importantly have<br />

fun and inspire people<br />

<strong>to</strong> try something new.<br />

Where do you find inspiration<br />

for <strong>your</strong> courses?<br />

The seasons are our<br />

inspiration. Courses like<br />

The Fish Course, The Kent<br />

Cookery Course, and Easy<br />

Entertaining all follow seasonal<br />

recipes. We try <strong>to</strong> make<br />

the recipes interchangeable<br />

through the seasons, so people<br />

can experiment at home<br />

with different flavours.<br />

Where do you source<br />

ingredients?<br />

We are so lucky in Kent <strong>to</strong><br />

have some of the country’s<br />

best producers on our<br />

doorstep. We also grow a<br />

lot of our own produce at<br />

our allotment, but we use<br />

Haywards Butchers and<br />

Marchants Butchers for our<br />

meat, Sankeys Fishmongers for<br />

our fresh fish, Plurenden Farm<br />

for our dairy and Eckley Farm<br />

for our local rapeseed oil.<br />

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Kent Wine School have been running wine courses and tastings in<br />

Tunbridge Wells for almost a decade. They focus on enjoying and<br />

learning about wine in a relaxed, friendly setting with professionally<br />

trained tu<strong>to</strong>rs. They are independent and don’t sell wine so the<br />

focus is purely on learning and enjoying! There is a huge range of<br />

themes including regular English Wines events and ever-popular<br />

gin tastings, plus there are plans for other spirit and beer themed<br />

tastings. No previous experience is necessary and they are for all<br />

levels of knowledge. At the more expert end, they are the leading<br />

provider of WSET courses in Kent and an approved provider of<br />

Wine Scholar Guild courses. kentwineschool.com<br />

Ready, steady, cook!<br />

Learn something new in the kitchen<br />

COURGETTE & SHEEP’S CHEESE FRITTERS<br />

with <strong>to</strong>ma<strong>to</strong> & bean salsa<br />

Serves 2 Prep time: 15 min Cooking time: 40 min<br />

For the salsa:<br />

• 200g tinned<br />

cannellini beans<br />

• 3 <strong>to</strong>ma<strong>to</strong>es<br />

• 1 chilli<br />

• ½ red onion<br />

• 15g chervil<br />

• olive oil<br />

• 1 lemon<br />

For the fritters:<br />

• 2 courgettes<br />

• 1 garlic clove<br />

• 15g dill<br />

• 1 egg<br />

• 50g self-raising<br />

flour<br />

• 75g sheep’s<br />

cheese or feta<br />

• oil for frying<br />

1 Drain the tin of cannellini beans. Put<br />

half in a bowl. Dice the <strong>to</strong>ma<strong>to</strong>es. Deseed<br />

and finely chop the chilli. Peel and finely<br />

chop half the onion. Finely chop the bulk<br />

of the chervil leaves and stalks.<br />

2 Add the <strong>to</strong>ma<strong>to</strong>es, chilli (<strong>to</strong> <strong>your</strong> taste),<br />

onion and chervil <strong>to</strong> the beans with a<br />

drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon<br />

juice <strong>to</strong> taste. Season and leave <strong>to</strong> one side.<br />

1 Coarsely grate the courgettes. Line<br />

a colander with a clean tea <strong>to</strong>wel. Put<br />

the courgette in it. Fold up the sides,<br />

and squeeze several times <strong>to</strong> wring<br />

out as much liquid as you can.<br />

2 Peel and finely chop 1 garlic clove.<br />

Finely chop the dill leaves.<br />

3 Beat the egg in a large bowl. Add the<br />

courgette and flour and mix. Crumble<br />

in the sheep’s cheese. Add the garlic<br />

and dill. Season and mix <strong>to</strong>gether.<br />

4 Heat <strong>your</strong> oven <strong>to</strong> 140˚C/ Gas 2. Heat a thin layer of<br />

oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. In batches,<br />

spoon dollops of the batter (approx. 2 tbsp) in<strong>to</strong> the pan,<br />

flattening them slightly. Cook for 3-4 mins on each side,<br />

until golden. Drain on kitchen paper, pop them on<strong>to</strong> a plate<br />

and keep them warm in the oven while you cook the rest.<br />

5 Serve with the salsa and <strong>your</strong> side of choice.<br />

Recipe provided by Riverford, the organic veg box company.<br />

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THE ABINGER COOKERY SCHOOL<br />

What’s on offer at <strong>your</strong> school? Our day<br />

courses include Indian, butchery, and<br />

desserts and evening courses include dim<br />

sum, sushi and street food — as well<br />

as half-day courses for knife skills and<br />

macaron. Our fantastic outdoor Weber<br />

Grill Academy teaches how <strong>to</strong> barbecue<br />

– there’s more <strong>to</strong> BBQs than just<br />

sausages and burgers! Did you know you<br />

can cook risot<strong>to</strong>, soup, bread and even<br />

an upside-down pineapple cake on a<br />

BBQ? We also run a five-day residential<br />

course for anyone looking <strong>to</strong> do a ski<br />

season or complete their residential skills<br />

for the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.<br />

How are the courses taught? We try<br />

<strong>to</strong> keep our numbers low for a more<br />

personable and hands-on experience.<br />

The chef will go through the menu<br />

and demonstrate how <strong>to</strong> cook every<br />

component of each dish. Then you’re<br />

free <strong>to</strong> recreate the dish independently<br />

at <strong>your</strong> workstation with as much help<br />

from the chef as you need. On our day<br />

courses, you even get <strong>to</strong> sit down for<br />

lunch and enjoy one of <strong>your</strong> dishes with<br />

a glass of wine!<br />

Can all abilities take part? Yes! Our<br />

chefs are here <strong>to</strong> support and guide<br />

everyone on the course regardless of<br />

experience. We’re here <strong>to</strong> help improve<br />

<strong>your</strong> skills and boost <strong>your</strong> confidence<br />

so you can go home feeling proud and<br />

assured in <strong>your</strong> ability <strong>to</strong> recreate the<br />

dishes at home.<br />

Where do you find inspiration for <strong>your</strong><br />

courses? Our chefs enjoy playing with<br />

flavours and coming up with new ideas<br />

for each course, getting inspired by<br />

current cooking trends and what’s being<br />

spoken about in the news.<br />

Where do you source ingredients? Where<br />

we can, we try <strong>to</strong> source our ingredients<br />

locally and adapt our menus as the<br />

seasons change. We work closely with<br />

local businesses offering the best of the<br />

high-quality <strong>Surrey</strong> Hills produce that’s<br />

right on our doorstep.<br />

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ARE YOU A BIT OF A FOODIE?<br />

Nestled in the heart of the <strong>Surrey</strong> Hills, The Abinger Cookery<br />

School provides a fantastic range of cooking courses that<br />

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What’s on offer?<br />

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• Evening or weekend classes<br />

• 5-day chalet courses<br />

• Classes for children<br />

• Weber Grill Academy sessions<br />

• Private events and group bookings<br />

• Residential Gold DofE courses<br />

(And best of all, you’ll get <strong>to</strong> tuck in<strong>to</strong> all the tasty dishes<br />

you cook!)<br />

Call <strong>your</strong> local veg lady Sally on 01892 576991<br />

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Save or<br />

Splurge?<br />

When it comes <strong>to</strong> replenishing <strong>your</strong> makeup<br />

arsenal, what’s worth splashing out on, and<br />

what’s not? Josephine Fairley lets us know<br />

is<strong>to</strong>ckpho<strong>to</strong>.com/kaedeezign<br />

Beauty sales boomed during the lockdowns. Fragrance,<br />

<strong>to</strong>o, slightly surprisingly: even though we weren’t<br />

actually going out at all, many of us found a sort of<br />

cocooning comfort from wearing fragrance, or used it <strong>to</strong> cut<br />

through the Groundhog Day meh-ness of life, or simply <strong>to</strong><br />

help us get back our get-up-and-go (perhaps with a burst of<br />

something citrusy and zesty), when spirits were flagging.<br />

Now we are ‘liberated’, though, there are many other<br />

tugs on our purses. We can eat out. Plan holidays.<br />

Buy clothes with the thought that actually, we might<br />

get <strong>to</strong> wear them <strong>to</strong> something/somewhere exciting.<br />

Basically, our financial priorities have reset <strong>to</strong> normal.<br />

So I thought I’d share my thoughts, as a beauty edi<strong>to</strong>r,<br />

on what is still worth splurging on, and where can we save?<br />

And what I will add is that my answers have changed over<br />

the past few years, because many products at the lower end<br />

of the price scale have improved beyond all recognition…<br />

Eyeshadow: Save or Splurge? Answer: both, actually.<br />

There are some really fantastic, affordable shadows available<br />

on the high street now, particularly in terms of palettes. I<br />

would most definitely point you in the direction of E.L.F.<br />

The New Classics Palette (just £14 for 18 shades), which<br />

contains just about every shade you might ever want <strong>to</strong><br />

use in a lifetime, but none of them scare-the-horses bold.<br />

Actually, I’m SO impressed with E.L.F. make-up (I had<br />

many a splurge myself, during lockdown/s), not least<br />

because they also offer virtual try-ons and free gifts when<br />

you spend £25. If you want a more simple, classic palette,<br />

E.L.F. also offer one of those for just £3, with Flawless<br />

Eyeshadow: a goof-proof quartet (in a choice of plummy/<br />

greys or browns), which tells you which shade <strong>to</strong> put where.<br />

However, for shadow that really stays put, you may<br />

want <strong>to</strong> splurge – especially if you enjoy luxury packaging<br />

(who doesn’t, frankly?) Chanel Les 4 Ombres Multi-<br />

Effect Quadra Eyeshadows, £44, are unbeatable, and<br />

available in a huge portfolio of wearable shades. Grabbing<br />

slightly more space in a make-up bag is Tom Ford Eye<br />

Color Quad, £68 – pricy, yes, but it says a lot that over<br />

the past few years, I’ve got down <strong>to</strong> the metal pans on<br />

two of these (in Cocoa Mirage) and am on my third.<br />

And neither of these has ever cracked or crumbled, in<br />

my experience, which is often a problem with shadow.<br />

Mascara: Save or Splurge? Answer: save – but make<br />

sure <strong>to</strong> seek out <strong>your</strong> particular favourite style of brush,<br />

when shopping for a bargain. With mascara, it really IS<br />

all about the wand: do you like those that are curved, are<br />

almost fuzzy like a bee, or are you in<strong>to</strong> rubber (wands!)?<br />

Finding an example of <strong>your</strong> favourite style should be <strong>your</strong><br />

priority when hunting down a new mascara; <strong>to</strong> make<br />

that easier, if shopping IRL rather than online (where<br />

you can always see the brush shape) the tester units in<br />

places like Boots and Superdrug often display the actual<br />

brushes glued alongside the product, for guidance. Some<br />

particular recommendations, meanwhile: Max Fac<strong>to</strong>r<br />

Masterpiece MAX Mascara, £11.99 (rubber wand), L’Oréal<br />

Paris Volume Million Lashes Couture mascara, £8.99<br />

(good for va-va-voom), or Maybelline Lash Sensational<br />

Mascara, £9.99 (with that curvy wand, for a ‘fan’ effect).<br />

SPF Day Cream: Save or Splurge? Answer:<br />

splurge. I believe in investing <strong>to</strong> protect my skin – an<br />

ounce of protection is <strong>your</strong> best weapon in the war against<br />

premature lines, wrinkles and pigmentation. You don’t<br />

have <strong>to</strong> spend squillions, but I’d generally go north of £25<br />

– in ascending order, price-wise, great examples are SVR<br />

Clairial Crème SPF50+, £25 for 50ml, Temple Spa Life<br />

Defence SPF30 Protecting Moisturiser, £38 for 50ml,<br />

<br />

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General<br />

and geriatric<br />

medicine<br />

at Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital<br />

At our hospital we put <strong>your</strong> safety first in a COVID-19 secure environment. We have a dedicated team of<br />

experts you can trust, offering a range of specialities and award-winning healthcare that gives you flexible<br />

ways <strong>to</strong> pay. Because we understand the need and importance for both general and geriatric medicine, we<br />

caught up with Dr Mashkur Khan, our Consultant Physician, who answers some key questions you may have.<br />

What is general medicine?<br />

General medicine is the branch of holistic medicine<br />

which looks at the whole patient from head <strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>e. This<br />

speciality looks at the person, rather than the disease.<br />

What are <strong>your</strong> <strong>to</strong>p tips for managing the common<br />

conditions you see and treat?<br />

1<br />

Early assessment and diagnosis can lead <strong>to</strong> both<br />

better treatment and better prevention of diseases<br />

What is geriatric medicine?<br />

Geriatric medicine deals with common diseases in<br />

the ageing population. A geriatrician will carry out a<br />

comprehensive geriatric assessment. They will look at<br />

the medical, psychological, social and emotional<br />

aspects of a patient and deal with them from a<br />

functional point of view.<br />

2<br />

3<br />

Age itself is not a disease. Someone having problems<br />

should be seen by a specialist, so their condition can<br />

be improved. This will enhance their independence<br />

and help them <strong>to</strong> enjoy life <strong>to</strong> the maximum<br />

Often geriatricians are used <strong>to</strong> seeing atypical<br />

symp<strong>to</strong>ms and anything that is out of the ordinary<br />

should be looked at by a specialist at an early stage.<br />

About Dr Mashkur Khan (MBBS, FRCP)<br />

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a new Clinique foundation and was able <strong>to</strong> test it on my<br />

skin: the consultant put a squirt or two of the potential<br />

matches on tissues, from which I was able <strong>to</strong> pick up a<br />

little colour with a Q-Tip and apply <strong>to</strong> the jaw-line. The<br />

foundation – I think it’s fab – was Clinique Even Better<br />

Serum Foundation SPF20, £34 for 30ml, which comes<br />

in a fantastic 38-shade range, offering buildable cover<br />

with a seamless finish. My other fave (and even splurgier)<br />

foundation is By Terry Terrybly Densiliss Foundation,<br />

£78.50 for 30ml (yes, I KNOW), which again, I have<br />

replenished several times, and comes in a dozen shades. (A<br />

bottle lasts me around six months, though. Honest, guv’nor.)<br />

and – for combination/oily complexions – the excellent new<br />

SkinCeuticals Oil Shield UV Defense Sunscreen SPF50,<br />

£41 for 30ml. If you like <strong>your</strong> SPF with a <strong>to</strong>uch of tint,<br />

meanwhile, check out Sarah Chapman Skin Insurance<br />

SPF50, £68 for 30ml, which has been my protective<br />

go-<strong>to</strong> this summer. (Even on the many cloudy days we’ve<br />

experienced – because that’s what you’ve gotta do, folks.)<br />

Aromatherapy treats: Save or Splurge? Answer: save.<br />

I have completely revised my thoughts on this category, in<br />

recent months. While I remain devoted <strong>to</strong> the iconic, splurgepriced<br />

brand Aromatherapy Associates, very thrillingly<br />

they have recently teamed up with Boots <strong>to</strong> launch Aroma<br />

Active Labora<strong>to</strong>ries, a wide range of gorgeously-scented<br />

aromatherapy treats <strong>to</strong> waft you off <strong>to</strong> the Land of Nod, or<br />

tackle dry skin, or give you a lift when you’re feeling run<br />

down. And while we’re at it, I’ll point you in the direction of<br />

the Tisserand Paradise range, a collaboration with National<br />

Geographic, which is priced from £9 for the bath oil and<br />

rollerballs. (And if anyone out there remembers Goya Aqua<br />

Manda, I think you’ll LOVE this, with its mandarin notes.)<br />

Hand Cream: Save or Splurge? Answer: frankly,<br />

save. I won’t say I haven’t indulgently splurged on hand<br />

creams in the past, but <strong>to</strong> be honest I return time and<br />

again <strong>to</strong> the many different hand cream options from<br />

Heathcote & Ivory, who offer handbag-friendly trios<br />

from just £6, which tick all the hand cream boxes, for<br />

me: moisturising, smoothing, yet sink in fast. They offer<br />

a wide selection on their heathcote-ivory.com website, but<br />

I suggest you read the descriptions for the fragrances and<br />

choose something that sounds like it’s ‘you’, scent-wise.<br />

Lipstick/lip gloss: Save or Splurge? Splurge on<br />

lipstick, save on lip gloss. Personally, I love a ‘luxe’ lipstick;<br />

it feels very, very special and sophisticated <strong>to</strong> whip out a<br />

Dior or a Guerlain or a Chanel lipstick, or one of the<br />

‘new classic’ brands like Charlotte Tilbury or Code8 or<br />

Pat McGrath. (The packaging of her lipsticks alone is<br />

worth the splurge, with its gold lip design!) Textures are<br />

moisturising, even when the finish is matte; they glide on<br />

smoothly; the pigments are rich. But lip gloss? Wow, there<br />

are some great bargains out there that are non-sticky, lipquenching<br />

and glam in appearance, like Revlon Super<br />

Lustrous The Gloss, £6.99, E.L.F. Lip Plumping Gloss,<br />

£6 (them again!), or Collection Lip Gello Jelly Lipstick,<br />

£2.39 – I keep this on my desk, and always add a highly<br />

pigmented, lip-caring dab before any and every Zoom call.<br />

Haircare: Save or Splurge? Answer: entirely up<br />

<strong>to</strong> you. There are some FANTASTIC affordable ranges<br />

out there: trusted names like John Frieda, Charles<br />

Worthing<strong>to</strong>n, Lee Stafford, Josh Wood Colour – and do<br />

check out Richard Ward’s revamped collection at Waitrose,<br />

with its recyclable aluminium packaging. Yes, there’s a<br />

definite trend for pricey shampoos and conditioners, but<br />

it’s 100% a matter of personal choice (and budget), I’d<br />

say – and you won’t be making any kind of compromise<br />

if you stick <strong>to</strong> ‘salon’ brands like those above.<br />

Happy shopping!<br />

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Foundation: Save or Splurge? Answer: splurge, right<br />

now. At time of writing, it’s still impossible <strong>to</strong> figure out<br />

<strong>your</strong> shade match in a Boots or Superdrug s<strong>to</strong>re, because<br />

cosmetic testers have been removed for hygiene reason<br />

– and when it comes <strong>to</strong> foundation, being able <strong>to</strong> see a<br />

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Wellbeing<br />

Run Happy<br />

In the first part of a special look at<br />

running, Sarah Maxwell explains how<br />

you can start as you mean <strong>to</strong> go on<br />

If you’ve recently caught the running<br />

bug or are thinking about giving<br />

running a try, but don’t know the best<br />

way <strong>to</strong> start out, here’s my essential advice!<br />

What <strong>to</strong> wear? Training shoes. Often<br />

when people start running, they throw<br />

on any old pair of trainers and set off.<br />

Unfortunately, this can quite often be<br />

one of the reasons the well-intentioned<br />

enthusiasm ends and they decide running<br />

is not for them. Instead of throwing on<br />

the first pair of trainers you can find,<br />

invest in a good pair of running shoes.<br />

This makes sense since shoes specifically<br />

designed for running will not only be a lot<br />

more comfortable <strong>to</strong> run in and make a<br />

huge difference <strong>to</strong> <strong>your</strong> running, they will<br />

also help with reducing the risk of injury.<br />

Whilst we’re looking at what <strong>to</strong> put<br />

on <strong>your</strong> feet, don’t neglect the socks<br />

you wear. I highly recommend good<br />

running socks <strong>to</strong> make you even more<br />

comfortable. Socks are the closest things<br />

<strong>to</strong> <strong>your</strong> feet and it makes sense <strong>to</strong> have<br />

breathable socks that limit friction<br />

and blisters. Runners World regularly<br />

test out and recommend the best<br />

running socks you can buy – you can<br />

find more at runnersworld.com/gear.<br />

Clothing. Go for anything you find<br />

comfortable; preferably a fabric that<br />

allows <strong>your</strong> skin <strong>to</strong> breathe and wicks<br />

away perspiration, since it’s really<br />

uncomfortable <strong>to</strong> run in wet clothes,<br />

especially when the wind starts!<br />

If it is particularly cold, layers work<br />

really well. You can gradually take<br />

lightweight layers off. I either put them in<br />

my pocket or wrap them around my waist<br />

or if I’m doing a circuit run, drop them<br />

off behind a tree <strong>to</strong> pick up later or in my<br />

car (if I’ve had <strong>to</strong> drive some distance <strong>to</strong><br />

get there). I often s<strong>to</strong>re my water bottle in<br />

the same place <strong>to</strong> keep hydrated. I’m not<br />

a fan of carrying my water with me so I<br />

have a lot of water bottle hiding places!<br />

Some of the most common questions<br />

I get asked by new runners:<br />

How far should I run? Regardless<br />

of whether <strong>your</strong> big goal is <strong>your</strong> first<br />

5K or a full marathon, if you’ve not<br />

run before, you need <strong>to</strong> build up<br />

gradually. Break down <strong>your</strong> big goal<br />

in<strong>to</strong> a ladder of smaller ones that build.<br />

This will maintain <strong>your</strong> motivation<br />

and reduce the risk of injury.<br />

How often (times a week) should I<br />

run? I would personally recommend<br />

no more than 2 <strong>to</strong> 3 times per week<br />

for a beginner, with at least 24 hours’<br />

rest between each running session.<br />

Over training is one of the biggest<br />

causes of injury and demotivation.<br />

Resting between runs is essential in<br />

order <strong>to</strong> recover and improve.<br />

I can’t run the whole way, I’m exhausted<br />

after 5 minutes, should I give up?<br />

Throughout all of my years of coaching,<br />

this one is the single biggest issue for new<br />

runners. Most people start way <strong>to</strong>o fast<br />

and can’t sustain the speed. Not only does<br />

this put great stress on <strong>your</strong> body, it is<br />

likely <strong>to</strong> put you off running ever again.<br />

If you start off fast and run out of steam<br />

early on, it’s a sure fire way <strong>to</strong> knock <strong>your</strong><br />

confidence and s<strong>to</strong>p you from achieving<br />

any of the goals you’ve set <strong>your</strong>self!<br />

You wouldn’t start <strong>your</strong> car in 4th gear<br />

and expect <strong>to</strong> get anywhere and <strong>your</strong><br />

body is similar; it needs <strong>to</strong> go through<br />

the gears <strong>to</strong> enable <strong>your</strong> energy system<br />

<strong>to</strong> work properly. So put the brakes on<br />

and take it slowly as you begin and gently<br />

build up speed and distance over time.<br />

Any tips on events I can run in at my<br />

level? If you want <strong>to</strong> be with like-minded<br />

supportive runners of all levels, I highly<br />

recommend Park Run. Park Runs are<br />

dotted all over the country and great<br />

for everyone, from beginners <strong>to</strong> the pro<br />

runner. It’s a perfect entry <strong>to</strong> running<br />

events – well-organised and the people<br />

are really friendly. parkrun.org.uk<br />

Keep <strong>your</strong> eyes peeled for Running:<br />

Part 2 next month, where I’ll be<br />

looking at running technique,<br />

speed/power, stretching and aiming<br />

for <strong>your</strong> own personal best.<br />

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Fitness and Lifestyle coach<br />

and mum of two who juggles a lot<br />

of balls. Find out more about Sarah<br />

and her work at sarahmaxwell.com<br />

Sarah shares her Fitness and Lifestyle tips<br />

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Nourish <strong>to</strong><br />

Flourish<br />

Wellbeing<br />

Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach<br />

Charlotte Lau explores how <strong>to</strong><br />

recapture the joy of movement<br />

We all know that incorporating regular movement<br />

in<strong>to</strong> our daily lives has profound benefits including;<br />

improving physical health, reducing stress,<br />

improving our mood and gut microbiome, and reducing<br />

high blood pressure, yet only 5-8% of us meet the baseline<br />

recommendations of 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity<br />

and at least 2 sessions of resistance training per week. Longer<br />

summer days, warmer evenings and earlier sunrises may feed<br />

<strong>your</strong> desire <strong>to</strong> move <strong>your</strong> body more, but why is committing<br />

<strong>to</strong> regular exercise so difficult for many of us? The way society<br />

views movement is often one dimensional and associated<br />

with burning-off calories and almost as a punishment for<br />

enjoying life! Try shifting <strong>your</strong> mindset and think of movement<br />

as a way of engaging with life, doing something you love<br />

that makes you feel good. Recently, I was persuaded <strong>to</strong> go<br />

off-road mountain biking by my two sons; I squealed with<br />

joy the whole way round and loved every second of it!<br />

Give it a go... Move more, sit less<br />

Exercise is often viewed as something that happens<br />

separately from the rest of our lives; wearing the<br />

right clothes, scheduled at a specific time of day<br />

or place. How about viewing <strong>your</strong> whole life as an<br />

opportunity <strong>to</strong> move <strong>your</strong> body? By incorporating<br />

more movement in<strong>to</strong> <strong>your</strong> existing routine, we<br />

step away from viewing exercise as a ‘daily chore’.<br />

The simple act of walking can be a gateway in<strong>to</strong><br />

moving more. Be on the lookout for opportunities<br />

<strong>to</strong> walk more; take the stairs over the lift, walk<br />

while you make a phone call, park further away<br />

and walk <strong>to</strong> <strong>your</strong> destination, fill any gaps of<br />

waiting with walking. You will start <strong>to</strong> see more<br />

and more opportunities <strong>to</strong> make moving a simple,<br />

yet achievable part of <strong>your</strong> day and it will start <strong>to</strong><br />

become second nature. Simple reminders and linking<br />

movement <strong>to</strong> an existing habit also helps with<br />

consistency; lay <strong>your</strong> trainers out the night before,<br />

place a dumbbell in <strong>your</strong> kitchen, do squats during<br />

the adverts or star jumps whilst the kettle boils!<br />

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Learn <strong>to</strong>... fuel <strong>your</strong> body correctly<br />

Fuelling <strong>your</strong> body with the correct nutrients will give you the<br />

energy and strength you need <strong>to</strong> support increased movement.<br />

An essential part of a healthy diet and ensuring we have the<br />

correct calories and nutrients <strong>to</strong> carry out daily activities, is <strong>to</strong><br />

build <strong>your</strong> meal around a balanced plate. Use <strong>your</strong> hand as a<br />

guide; 1 palm of protein, 1 handful of carbohydrate, 2 handfuls<br />

of vegetables and 1 thumb of healthy fats. Carbohydrates are<br />

<strong>your</strong> body’s main source of energy, especially true if you exercise,<br />

so consuming the right kind of carbohydrate is important.<br />

Focus on eating complex carbohydrates found in whole grains,<br />

fruits, vegetables and beans. Whole grains have more staying<br />

power than refined grains because you digest them more slowly<br />

and fuel <strong>your</strong> body throughout the day. Protein is essential<br />

for building and repairing muscle so choose quality sources<br />

such as chicken, fish, eggs, beans and lentils. Moving more,<br />

especially in warmer temperatures, also means we need <strong>to</strong> up<br />

our fluids; good hydration sustains and enhances performance.<br />

Charlotte runs Plume Nutrition, where she offers support and advice<br />

for weight management, controlling cravings, sleeplessness, stress<br />

and increasing energy levels. Find out more at plumenutrition.com<br />

Step away from...<br />

using movement as punishment<br />

Gym sessions and exercise classes are just one way<br />

of increasing the time that you move each week,<br />

but movement doesn’t have <strong>to</strong> be a strict, gruelling<br />

schedule or viewed as something you have <strong>to</strong> do just <strong>to</strong><br />

burn off calories. ‘Non-exercise activity thermogenesis’<br />

or NEAT for short, is the energy expended on all<br />

forms of movement, that is not sleeping, eating or<br />

formal exercise. It is the calories you burn whilst<br />

walking, cleaning, dancing in <strong>your</strong> kitchen, hoovering,<br />

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song, spending time in <strong>your</strong> garden, swimming<br />

in the sea or simply walking and catching up with<br />

friends. Rekindle <strong>your</strong> love for moving <strong>your</strong> body.<br />

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Jo Arnell gets ahead of the bulb game with fuss-free<br />

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I<br />

had an aunt who, as soon as the longest day was over, would start talking about<br />

Christmas. “The nights are drawing in,” she would say before we’d even broken up<br />

for the summer holidays. It feels a bit like that talking about bulbs right now, as if I’m<br />

wishing the rest of the summer away and heading straight in<strong>to</strong> the squirrelling months<br />

of autumn. It seems weird <strong>to</strong> be preparing for next year already. But, just as the seed<br />

catalogues thud through the letter box in January, when it’s far <strong>to</strong>o cold and dark <strong>to</strong> sow<br />

seed, so the bulb books arrive in July, when preparing for a spring spectacular is far from<br />

our minds. I am not usually drawn in<strong>to</strong> placing early orders for bulbs, but this year, for<br />

varied reasons, there may be glitches in the supply, so it might pay <strong>to</strong> start thinking early.<br />

We tend <strong>to</strong> lump all the spring bulbs <strong>to</strong>gether, so that – in our minds – and in the<br />

garden centres, there is a happy throng of glorious colour that just needs <strong>to</strong> be planted<br />

in the ground in the autumn for a guaranteed show the following year. Most of the<br />

time this will work – in the first year at least. Bulbs are forgiving little packages of<br />

squashed up stem, leaf and flower, primed by their breeders <strong>to</strong> not need much more<br />

than a bit of a substrate and water <strong>to</strong> get them <strong>to</strong> grow and bloom. In fact many of<br />

the forced bulbs, like prepared Hyacinths and Paperwhites, will happily do so in a slim<br />

necked vase of water. It is magical <strong>to</strong> watch them grow roots and unfurl before our<br />

eyes, shooting up <strong>to</strong> bloom and cheer us in the darkest, shortest days. This is fine for<br />

a short term fix – they are treated like a cut flower that we grow ourselves – and then,<br />

if we remember, planted outside somewhere <strong>to</strong> flower again. If we want our outdoor<br />

show <strong>to</strong> be reliable and continue performing well, it helps <strong>to</strong> know that not all bulbs<br />

are the same. They are often from different environments, even from opposite parts of<br />

the world. If you are planting <strong>your</strong> bulbs directly in<strong>to</strong> the ground, rather than in pots<br />

and want them <strong>to</strong> thrive, then it’s worth thinking about the conditions they need.<br />

All bulbs have evolved <strong>to</strong> cope with situations that are tricky for part of the<br />

year. It is hard <strong>to</strong> hang on in there if there’s no rain, or if you are plunged in<strong>to</strong><br />

shade for eight months of the year. These clever plants are able <strong>to</strong> make the<br />

most of early spring rains or the brief time when the trees have no leaves, by<br />

popping up and flowering in a rush. When the conditions change they are able<br />

<strong>to</strong> retreat back under the ground, put themselves in<strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>rage and wait for their<br />

moment <strong>to</strong> return. The thing <strong>to</strong> remember is which type of impossible growing<br />

conditions they are trying <strong>to</strong> avoid – heat and drought, or extreme shade.<br />

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forests and woods. They will often be the earliest <strong>to</strong> flower, shooting in<strong>to</strong> growth before<br />

the dense canopy of leaves starts <strong>to</strong> grow over them and block out their light. They<br />

will prefer <strong>to</strong> grow in humus rich soil, in semi-shade and won’t mind the dampness of<br />

the winter. The woodlanders are also good at naturalising – spreading out in a carpet<br />

between the trees. Snowdrops, bluebells, dog’s <strong>to</strong>oth violets, and wood anemones are<br />

found in these situations. They do not like <strong>to</strong> dry out, which is why you often see<br />

them for sale ‘in the green’, so that they can be planted straight after they flower.<br />

Meadow dwellers, such as narcissi and crocus will happily naturalise in grassy areas.<br />

These will grow almost anywhere, but Snake’s Head Fritillaries and the later flowering<br />

Camassias appreciate a damp meadow, and won’t mind areas of cold wet clay. Bulbs from<br />

more arid places will rot in such conditions, which partly explains why tulips – originally<br />

from mountainous regions in Turkey and Iran where summers are hot and dry, find it<br />

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Groin success<br />

Bulbs will always perform when first bought, but plant them fairly deeply <strong>to</strong> ensure<br />

that they flower well. After their first season it’s up <strong>to</strong> the prevailing conditions<br />

and the care they receive <strong>to</strong> ensure that they keep on flowering. Dead-head <strong>to</strong><br />

s<strong>to</strong>p them wasting energy making seed and let the leaves die back naturally so that<br />

they can build up strength for the following year. Sadly this does mean mowing<br />

around naturalised bulbs in areas of grass, not ‘tidying’ them up in<strong>to</strong> knots.<br />

Tulips can’t always be trusted <strong>to</strong> come back in<strong>to</strong> bloom each year. After flowering<br />

many types tend <strong>to</strong> split and then take a while <strong>to</strong> bulk up again. Darwin hybrids<br />

are fairly reliable, and as a general rule, the closer you are <strong>to</strong> the species, the more<br />

perennial they are and these seem <strong>to</strong> be less prone <strong>to</strong> viruses <strong>to</strong>o. The worst<br />

disease affecting tulips is Tulip Fire, which is a fungal infection that spreads easily<br />

(like fire) among the bulbs. This is the reason it’s advisable <strong>to</strong> plant <strong>your</strong> tulips<br />

late – as late as the beginning of January has been known without any ill effects.<br />

That way the cold weather should kill off any spores before the bulbs go in.<br />

narcissus &<br />

muscari<br />

Because of the small amount of space bulbs take up when they’re dormant, they are<br />

very useful in borders, especially those that need <strong>to</strong> look good all through the year, or<br />

in small spaces. Winter and spring bulbs ‘disappear’ and make way for annuals and<br />

bedding plants, or are covered by the growth of new perennials so that their dying<br />

foliage is hidden from view. If you (like me) are often digging about in the border<br />

and moving plants around, it is a good idea <strong>to</strong> grow <strong>your</strong> border bulbs in groups, as<br />

sprinkling them all through the space could mean that you inadvertently slice through<br />

quite a few with spade or fork. To avoid this – and the sight of dying bulb foliage, you<br />

could then lift the whole lot (and either heel in somewhere, or dry, ready <strong>to</strong> plant out<br />

again in the autumn). The same space can then be used for summer flowering plants.<br />

mauve<br />

crocus<br />

Spring bulbs are the mainstay of pots and containers and work well on their own<br />

or mixed in with other plants. You can prolong the performance of a container<br />

by layering the bulbs like a lasagne within the pot. Start with the later flowering<br />

and biggest, and place them in the middle of a pot half filled with compost, then<br />

add some more compost and another layer of bulbs that flower slightly earlier<br />

than the first lot, add some more compost and then a final layer of small early<br />

bulbs <strong>to</strong> start the show. In theory you should get flowers all through the spring.<br />

In practice, the pot can get a bit choked with leaves, so you may have <strong>to</strong> perform<br />

a cardinal sin and cut a few off, or choose varieties that aren’t <strong>to</strong>o leafy.<br />

I am a fan of bulbs in containers, as they are easy <strong>to</strong> move out of the way once<br />

the flowers have finished and can then die back behind the shed or somewhere<br />

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<strong>August</strong> Activities<br />

Sue Whigham makes a plan of action <strong>to</strong> tackle this month’s gardening tasks and reflects<br />

on the impact a changing climate is having on our own outdoor spaces<br />

What a strange year it has been<br />

so far and how confusing<br />

it all is with so many<br />

different instructions bombarding us<br />

from all angles, many of which seem<br />

<strong>to</strong> be tweaked with alarming alacrity.<br />

Can anyone work it all out?<br />

But it is not just us who are a bit<br />

flummoxed by the vagaries of this year.<br />

My neighbour planned <strong>to</strong> take down<br />

her garden shed and <strong>to</strong> replace with<br />

a newer model weeks and weeks ago.<br />

She still hasn’t done it as Mrs Robin,<br />

who <strong>to</strong>ok up residence in the spring,<br />

has prevented her by laying several<br />

consecutive clutches of eggs in an<br />

upturned flower pot. Her latest brood<br />

has now recently fledged, bringing<br />

the grand <strong>to</strong>tal up <strong>to</strong> a magnificent<br />

twenty four young. So good <strong>to</strong> hear.<br />

Another neighbour has built and<br />

installed a barn owl box which is now<br />

occupied by a kestrel and her three<br />

progeny. It has been so exciting <strong>to</strong> see<br />

the kestrel family soaring above our<br />

heads, with the young practising their<br />

flying skills, and <strong>to</strong> hear their calls.<br />

Climate change has caused records<br />

<strong>to</strong> be broken over the last few months.<br />

I was reading about the RHS garden<br />

at the Hamp<strong>to</strong>n Court Palace Garden<br />

Festival in July, the brief for which<br />

was ‘considering ways in which<br />

gardeners can both mitigate climate<br />

change and survive it’. Certainly things<br />

will have <strong>to</strong> change. Gardening has<br />

been quite controlled over the years<br />

and now we will need <strong>to</strong> listen and<br />

understand our plants’ needs in a<br />

changing environment. But I think<br />

it is all quite exciting stuff and am<br />

so glad <strong>to</strong> hear that it is gathering<br />

such momentum. Those beautiful<br />

manicured show gardens at Chelsea<br />

we used <strong>to</strong> see and admire will surely<br />

be freer and more attuned <strong>to</strong> nature’s<br />

needs, and be less immaculate and<br />

less unobtainable – and that was very<br />

much in evidence at Hamp<strong>to</strong>n Court.<br />

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need adjusting. <strong>August</strong> has in the<br />

past been a month of settled weather<br />

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and hoping and praying that our<br />

gardens will survive whilst we are<br />

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The beautiful Geranium phaeum<br />

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Geranium phaeum, which started flowering in the spring,<br />

sending up a few late flower stems until mid July but now<br />

it has had the ‘Chelsea Chop’ a bit late (like the Chelsea<br />

Flower Show this year). Actually it has done it good as<br />

the plants are going on <strong>to</strong> produce good fresh foliage.<br />

So <strong>August</strong> remains a time for planning for late summer<br />

onwards and not worrying <strong>to</strong>o much about brownish<br />

lawns; for collecting seeds and taking cuttings. And<br />

thinking ahead <strong>to</strong> next year, hopefully No Mow May<br />

will be extended and any new lawns being planted may<br />

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and help us <strong>to</strong> share our space with myriad creatures.<br />

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planting in the winter that will cope with the conditions<br />

you have. I suppose this might be a bit difficult as we are<br />

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is worth thinking about robust trees that will be able <strong>to</strong><br />

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Sue’s <strong>August</strong> Tasks:<br />

• <strong>August</strong> is a good time <strong>to</strong> start<br />

trimming hedges as long as you<br />

are sure that the Mrs Robins of<br />

this world are no longer nesting.<br />

Our native hornbeam makes a<br />

lovely hedge and copes very well<br />

with exposure and if clipped now,<br />

tends <strong>to</strong> retain its leaves in<strong>to</strong> the<br />

winter months rather like beech.<br />

• Box hedges will most probably<br />

have been cut by now but you<br />

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in full sun as they tend <strong>to</strong> burn.<br />

• Yew should be cut now. There<br />

is a myth that yew grows slowly.<br />

Actually, well fed and healthy<br />

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so it’s worth adding compost <strong>to</strong><br />

their bases when you have any<br />

available. The more the merrier.<br />

• <strong>August</strong> is a good time <strong>to</strong> tidy<br />

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roses. Their new season’s growth<br />

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What attracted you <strong>to</strong> the Headmaster<br />

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Hairdresser-turned-shepherdess, Zoë Colville<br />

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with her partner, Chris Woodhead. With prime<br />

focus on their animals’ wellbeing, <strong>to</strong>gether they<br />

rear cows, sheep, goats and pigs, eventually<br />

selling their meat through The Little Farm<br />

Fridge. This month, Zoe contemplates a new<br />

way <strong>to</strong> educate the public about farming life<br />

The farm becomes a very noisy place for a little while<br />

around this time. We wean our goat kids and lambs<br />

from their mothers and even though their mothers’<br />

milk supply would have hugely reduced and nine times out of<br />

ten they would have been kicked off the teat, they still scream<br />

blue murder for a day or two. I had an interesting conversation<br />

with a local saying that they’ve ‘never known sheep <strong>to</strong> be<br />

so noisy’ and it got me thinking about what we can do <strong>to</strong><br />

familiarise our neighbours and local walkers with our practises<br />

<strong>to</strong> avoid their worry and all the phone calls we receive.<br />

We have explored putting a QR code on the gates of the<br />

fields the lives<strong>to</strong>ck are in, which could be scanned <strong>to</strong> open<br />

a blog <strong>to</strong> show what we are getting up <strong>to</strong> and shed some<br />

light on certain situations, <strong>to</strong> avoid worry or panic.<br />

A good example would be that we have a few lame lambs<br />

at the moment with a condition called ‘scald’ – this is when<br />

the grass gets <strong>to</strong>o long, it rubs in the soft area where their hoof<br />

splits and creates a sore bit. The way we treat it is <strong>to</strong> spray in<br />

between the ‘<strong>to</strong>es’ with a blue spray which is an antiseptic that<br />

aids the healing process. We then mark the affected individual’s<br />

head with a dot of spray paint so we know we’ve treated it<br />

and can keep an eye on their progress. We also quite often<br />

spray its whole foot blue for any onlookers <strong>to</strong> see, so when<br />

we get a call about a lamb hobbling we can ask if it has a blue<br />

foot and we know it’s been identified and treated already.<br />

Another example could be that when our Highland cows<br />

are due <strong>to</strong> calf we may put a sign up warning footpath<br />

walkers <strong>to</strong> be vigilant when walking through that field as new<br />

mothers can be unpredictable. This could sound scary or<br />

make us sound like we are being difficult but if walkers can<br />

ping on<strong>to</strong> the blog and see when the girls have given birth<br />

and feel a part of the process it’s suddenly less daunting.<br />

A blog for the local community can also make people feel<br />

involved with the lives<strong>to</strong>ck in their area as they are up <strong>to</strong> date<br />

with what goes on week-<strong>to</strong>-week in the land surrounding their<br />

houses, even learning the breeds, ages, purposes etc. Quite<br />

often we will have dog walkers asking if the sheep are for wool<br />

or meat and if the pygmy goats are for eating, whilst some will<br />

just make their own conclusions and not voice their questions,<br />

so it would benefit us whilst also clearing up any ambiguity<br />

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• 2 Little Farm Fridge<br />

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• handful mint leaves,<br />

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• handful parsley,<br />

finely chopped<br />

• 3 chopped garlic cloves<br />

• shallot, finely chopped<br />

• red chilli (half or whole<br />

• Serves 2<br />

depending on taste)<br />

• ½ tsp chilli powder<br />

• ½ tsp paprika<br />

• ½ tsp oregano<br />

• 2 tbsps white wine vinegar<br />

• 5 tbsps olive oil<br />

• ½ tsp pink rock<br />

salt (or <strong>to</strong> taste)<br />

• black pepper, <strong>to</strong> taste<br />

1 Add all the chimichurri ingredients <strong>to</strong> a bowl and mix well,<br />

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2 Season the meat and heat the barbeque.<br />

3 Grill on each side for around 6 minutes, stand <strong>to</strong> rest on<br />

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and serving. (Best served with home made chips or wedges!)<br />

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