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WOODLAND WALK INCLUDED“A large yet intimate house”

Burwash weald, Etchingham, East Sussex - Price on application

Laurelhurst is a magnificent detached Victorian6/7 bedroom house within wonderful gardensand grounds of approximately 4 acres enjoyingfar reaching views over the Dudwell Valley.

Throughout the house there are many periodfeatures: high ceilings with ornate cornicingand ceiling décor, deep skirting boards, sashwindows and fireplaces in many of the rooms,oak flooring and oak staircases.

The front door with windows to each side leadsinto the entrance vestibule which is still laidwith its original Victorian tiles. A largecloak/boot room is located to one side withample space for coats, boots and sportingequipment. A part glazed panelled door leadsinto the Reception Hall. This impressive roomhas high ceilings with exposed beam detail, anopen fire place with a slate hearth anddecorative oak surround. This large hall can beboth pleasantly cool on a hot summer day, andcosy and warm in the winter. It is also an idealspace for large dinner parties. The dark oakflooring flows through into the Billiard Room.From the two windows and French doors theroom enjoys views across the side terrace andgardens.

Another door from the Entrance Hall leads intothe light and spacious Drawing Room, with baywindows to one side incorporating French

doors leads to the side terrace. A further set ofFrench doors leads to the rear terrace and boastsstunning views of the park-like gardens andglimpses of the countryside beyond. Doubledoors lead on to the Dining Room/Library; thiswarm and inviting room has tall fitted bookcases and cupboards to three walls. The cellarspace is excellent and comprises of a generalarea and three separate wine cellars.

The light and airy Kitchen and adjoiningBreakfast Room has north and south facingwindows and provides a generous eating andgathering space for the family. Currentlyconfigured into two distinct areas, the BreakfastRoom has a feature fireplace with built-incupboards either side, and wooden flooring.

The Utility facilities are reached from thebreakfast room. This array ofrooms comprisesof a walk-in cold store and a utility/boot roomwith aworktop and sink; with connections for awashing machine, tumbledryer, and a seconddishwasher. From here a door leads to anenclosed courtyard with a potting area, a smallgreenhouse, tool shed, log stores and agardener’sWC.

The Master Bedroom has far reachingcountryside views from both south and eastfacing windows. There are spacious built-inwardrobes and an arrangement of built-in

drawers. The Master Bathroom is of unusuallygenerous proportions, very light and bright.

On the second floor, there are two spaciousbedrooms, both with fitted cupboards andoriginal Victorian fireplaces. A further room iscurrently used as a Family Room, but couldeasily be reinstated as two individual bedrooms.The Family Room has ample built-in storagespace and windows looking out towards thefront gardens. The final staircase leads to a longwalk-in attic room offering excellent storagecapacity and houses the water tanks.

The setting is stunning. The house isapproached by a five bar gate and shingledriveway leading to a turning circle at the frontof the house. The impressive gardens are subtlydivided into different areas; pockets to enjoy.The house is surrounded by fabulous trees andgenerous expanses of lawns The large, heatedswimming pool has colourful mosaic tilescreating another lovely place to relax.Laurelhurst has that rare quality of being a largeyet intimate house; an ideal family home.

The Estate Office, DurgatesWadhurst, East Sussex TN5 6DET: 01892 782424E: [email protected]

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IN THE DOCK“beautifully appointed with an Aga”

The Old Court House - Rent £2750 per calendar month

This is an exceptional Grade II Listed periodhouse with a classic period façade. The houseboastsa wealth of period features including afine porch with Doric columns dating from the18th Century. The interior is light, bright andvery well presented throughout, boasting dentilcornicing, dado rails, someexposed timbers andan inglenook fireplace.

Downstairs there is the Entrance Hall, theDrawing Room with an inglenook fireplace,Dining Room and Sitting Room. TheKitchen/Breakfast Room is beautifullyappointed with an Aga with doors onto theterrace. There is also a Cloakroom; LaundryRoom and a Cellar with a strong room. Upstairs

the Master Bedroom enjoys a dressing roomand en-suite shower Room. There are fivefurther bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The Old Court House is approached through awrought iron entrance gate and steps to a smallpaved front garden with brick wall, fence andhedging and magnolia tree and roses climb overthe front of the house. You will love thedelightful wall enclosed rear garden. A brickterrace sits adjacent to the house with a pavedcourtyard with a circular fish pond. A loggiaand brick terrace leads up to the main area oflawn with established flower borders. There is aseparate garden office and other featuresoutside.

Separate from the house above the doublegarage is the annexe. This has bed/sitting room;kitchen and bathroom with separate gas centralheating system.The double garage has an electronic door and autility room.

Jackson-Stops & Staff37 Stone StreetCranbrook, Kent, TN17 3HFCranbrook Office01580 720400

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FIT FOR A QUEEN“Underground passage to Battle Abbey”

Catsfield Place, Near Battle - £1,750,000


This stunning 16th Century family home is set

in a private location with elevated countrysideviews and extensive ancillary accommodation.There are seven bedrooms, six principalreception rooms, an outstanding leisurecomplex, office suite, two annexes, multiplegaraging and 3 acres (STMS) of groundsincluding two tennis courts.

It was almost seven years ago now that thecurrent owners stepped through the front doorof the house that is believed to date back to the17th century.“When I walked in I had this realsense of it being a family home. We are a largefamily – we have five children – and I knewstraight away that this house wouldaccommodate us well,” she said. Since then, theseven-bedroom house has been renovatedthroughout, with original features accentuatedand modern day additions brought in orenhanced. Today, as well as the separate cottageand guest annex, and office and media areas,the family relish their indoor pool, sauna, spa

pool, bar and games area and party room.“When we saw the house we realised it wasobviously steeped in history, but more thananything, there was this overwhelming sense offamily and fun,” she added.

There are several dates carved into the hugefireplaces and other features in the house. One,1675, appears in an impressive staircase, whichis believed to have come from Hampton CourtPalace. “On one of the several huge fireplacesin the reception rooms is the date 1685 and theletters NP. These are the initials of Sir NicholasPelham who used to live here, although it alsoused to be the seat of Lady Pilkington,” shesaid. “It is thought, however, that the houseprobably goes back to the early 1600s.” Butperhaps the most colourful episode from theGrade II listed property’s past was whenPrincess Lamballe, one of Marie Antoinette’sladies in waiting, was sent to Catsfield Place, in1791, with the Queen’s jewels. She was to givethem to Lady Gibbs for safe keeping. MarieAntoinette was executed in 1792, and her

jewels were never recovered. The original safe,which was used for the treasure is still inCatsfield Place.

Magnificent Catsfield Place displays a wealthof historical features, mixed with theconveniences of modern day living. Theceilings are of particularly good height andwith large sash windows, many still boastingthe internal shutters, this home exudes a grandfeeling of space and light. The main entrance isthrough double doors to a modern glazedvestibule. From here you can access the largeopen plan family room which has acontemporary theme with slate tiled floor.Leading off this room is a cloakroom,children’s study and library. The slate flooringcontinues through into the adjoining kitchenwhich has an extensive range of ‘soft-close’cabinets and space for an integral dishwasher,Range-style cooker and American stylefridge/freezer. A central island has an inset hob,two integral wine racks and a number of breadbaskets. Further storage space is in the walk-in

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pantry and there is ample space for a table andchairs. Doors lead to the herb garden, servant’sstaircase and to the breakfast room, which haswindows to the front, a former fireplace,beamed ceiling and a fine old terracotta tiledfloor. This room in turn leads to the inner hallwhich features an old flagstone floor. There isaccess from this hall to the other principalreception rooms, utility room and a furthercloakroom. The flagstones continue into thesitting room which has an inglenook-stylefireplace and the old jewellery safe to one side.

The drawing room has a most impressiveInglenook with a cast iron fireback showing adate of 1685 and the original salt cupboards. Apolished wood floor reflects the sunlight fromthe large sash windows and there are manyexposed original timbers. The dining room is atthe back of the house with two tall sashwindows overlooking the sun terrace andFrench doors leading outside. Bold NinaCampbell wallpaper heightens the ambience ofbaronial banqueting. Moving on, the panelled

room is such a striking feature, with 16thCentury floor-to ceiling oak panelling and ahidden door which it is thought once led via anunderground passage to Battle Abbey. Theoriginal entrance hall has a stunning carved oakstaircase

which is believed to have come from HamptonCourt and shows a carved date of 1675.Leading from this hall is a garden room with afurther WC off. The galleried landing is agenerous and bright space with a double aspect.All the rooms on this floor have far-reachingrural views. The master bedroom suite has anadjoining dressing room and a recentlyrefurbished bathroom in a contemporary stylewith polished limestone tile floor, spa bath,separate large shower cubicle, wc, bidet andtwin wash basins, whilst the guest bedroomalso has a large en-suite bathroom. Exploringthe rest of the first floor, you discover a familybathroom and four further double bedroomshaving fireplaces, wonderful views and muchcharacter.

The second floor has three attic rooms whichcreate a superb space for teenagers, having asitting area with central staircase, a bathroomand a bedroom with study/playroom area. Thepalatial leisure complex leads directly from thefamily room and provides a fantasticentertaining space. The heated indoor pool areaalso has a spa and a conservatory at the gardenend with vistas over the garden andcountryside. Leading from this central room isa recently refurbished shower room, saunaroom and gymnasium, together with a self-contained guest annexe of bedroom, bathroomand kitchen/dining room. A large bar roomeasily accommodates a pool table and a clusterof sofas and chairs, leading in turn to the partyarea, with dance floor and disco lighting.

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THE WHITE HOUSE“A stunning village house”

Rowledge, Farnham, Surrey - £1,125,000

This striking house has been extensivelyrebuilt, extended and beautifully refurbished bythe current owners. The combination of periodfeatures; contemporary convenience and livingarrangements make this an ideal family home.

The rendered and painted elevations, sashwindows and symmetry themes are carriedthrough the house. At the heart of this home isa striking kitchen/breakfast/family room withtall bespoke French windows giving views ofthe garden. This is complemented by the otherreception rooms which all have their owncharacter but link seamlessly together.

This is a house to get excited about. The houseis situated just opposite the village green andtennis courts, with a short walk to the highperforming and popular village school. Enterinto the large reception hall which leads to thepractical and flexible kitchen/breakfast/family

room with pillowed Lincolnshire limestonewith under floor heating. This is a stylish andpractical room for everyday living, familyparties and big get- togethers.

The drawing room is cosy with a woodburner,fitted bookcases and cupboards with views overthe terrace and garden – ideal for entertaining.The sitting room also with woodburner,hasfurther fitted bookcases and cupboards – anideal children’s playroom or snug. There is adownstairs office with fitted desk and floor toceiling bookcases and cupboard.

The kitchen is well fitted with handmade andhand painted units. There is a breakfast bar andlarge island housing thesinks and integratedappliances, with wall cupboards makingmaximum use of the tall ceilings. The breakfastroom is vaulted with a high lantern light andwith five sets of tall French doors; this is a

bright space for ideal for everyday living. Theprincipal bedroom enjoys an en-suite showerroom.

Outside a gravelled courtyard driveway isenclosed by clipped evergreen hedging and afive-bar gate. There is a beautiful large slateterrace overlooking the established garden withbeautiful wall and established hedges andmature trees marking the boundary.

There are two areas of level lawn ideal forplaying games and a Halcyon tree house. Thevillage of Rowledge has a newsagent, butcher,post office, choice of public houses.

Viewing is strictly by appointment throughStrutt & ParkerTel: 01252 82110237 Downing Street,Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PH


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COUNTRY IDYLLbeautifully presented, spacious and comfortable

Three Chimneys House, Biddenden - £1,250,000

Three Chimneys House is a fine Grade II listedcountry house dating from circa 1730, withlater additions.The property has recently beensympathetically extended and upgraded toprovide beautifully presented, spacious andcomfortable family living space.

A thorough programme of improvements to ahigh specification includes an outstandingbespoke fitted kitchen, contemporary bathroomsuites, Smallbone limestone and oak flooring tomuch of the ground floor, oak internal doorsalong with neutral carpeting and décor.Blending the ingredients of 21st centuryconvenience with an atmospheric historicresidence, the property retains a wealth ofperiod features.

Accommodation, arranged on three floors,includes a handsome drawing room with asplendid inglenook fireplace housing a cosywood-burning stove. The family area hasFrench doors to the conservatory and there isalso a small study off.

Further reception rooms include a spacioussitting room with inglenook fireplace housing awood burning stove. Of particular note are thestunning kitchen and adjacent breakfast room,with dramatic vaulted ceiling, which is situatedwithin the new Heritage extension. Sensitivelydesigned, with lashings of oak beams andtimbers, there are four sets of French doorsaffording delightful garden vistas. The heart ofthe home, the kitchen comes complete with acomprehensive range of bespoke base and wallunits by Rencraft including a central island unitwith smart granite worktops over offeringgenerous storage and housing integralappliances along with a cosy Aga.

Upstairs, the master bedroom has an excellentrange of fitted wardrobes, a pretty periodfireplace and a superb contemporary en-suitebathroom. There are three further generous firstfloor bedrooms and two bedrooms on the floorabove both with pretty vaulted ceilings.

Approached through electric gates via the lowerpaddock, the gardens and grounds at ThreeChimneys House are a particular feature, splitinto ‘garden rooms’ and designed to provideinterest throughout the seasons. The drivewaypasses through the open bay of a heritage styletimber framed outbuilding to a substantialparking and turning area, adjacent to the garageand front of the house. Well screened, thegardens provide seclusion and privacy andmature formal areas. Ideally placed to enjoydelightful aspects of the garden and pond, apretty summerhouse nestles nearby. Furthermature grounds, well screened by indigenoushedging and mature trees, give access to thetennis court, hot tub and second paddock withstable. Beyond, natural woodland, awash withbluebells in the spring leads to a further pondoverhung with Weeping Willow, with a jettyand decked area.

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IMPOSING, DISTINGUISHED“Impressive, well proportioned, and interesting”

Grange Manor, Horley - £1,750,000

Grange Manor lies in a conveniently locatedposition on the pretty Surrey, Sussex bordersand situated to the north west of the historicvillage of Copthorne.

This is an imposing and distinguished 19thCentury manor house with some later additions.The property is approached via an oak studdedfront door. Internally, the house providesimpressive, well proportioned, and interestingaccommodation arranged over two floors,which has been designed extremely well forformal and informal entertaining.

Notable features within the house include aspacious entrance hall with glazed double doorsleading into the well-proportioned drawingroom, which also has an impressive full heightopen fireplace and mullion windows. Thewindows have beautiful stained glass inserts,which are repeated throughout the house.

With its own private front door and located inthe west wing of the manor house is a study,family room, bathroom, utility room, play roomor alternative bedroom. In the east wing of themanor house is a large double aspect diningroom, which has a brick fire place with amarble surround. Leading directly from the

dining room is the beautifully light kitchen /breakfast room with its wonderful roof lantern,double butler sink, mainly polished granitework tops and a five hob gas professionalFalcon Range.

There is also a feature central island with woodwork tops, additional cupboards, draws andwine rack. From the kitchen double Frenchcasement doors lead onto a paved patio andformal gardens, which is perfect for al-frescodining or a BBQ. The manor house iscomplemented on the first floor by a largeprincipal suite, six further bedrooms and threefurther bathrooms, which all flow seamlesslyfrom a large landing area.

Approached via it own entrance drive, GrangeCottage is thought to have origins from the 17thCentury and lies adjacent to the Manor Houseand is believed to be the original residence onthe Grange Estate.

The Cottage provides light and well arrangedsecondary accommodation. Features of noteinclude a generous entrance hall, a large studyor additional bedroom with a shower room anda triple aspect sitting room with a bressumerbeam over a wide inglenook fireplace. On the

first floor there is a spacious principal suite, twofurther bedrooms and a bathroom.

Grange Manor is approached from the lane viaentrance piers with double electric woodengates. A sweeping gravel driveway, bordered bya bank of conifer trees, leads to a substantialparking area. From the parking area the graveldriveway splits into two spurs leading to adouble garage, and to the north east of theproperty are the substantial outbuildings,including a stable block with three loose boxes,a further garage, large workshop, four storerooms, an open store and a large games room.Lying to the south of the manor house and in apredominantly enclosed elevated position, isthe outdoor swimming pool, which is set into apaved surround.

The principal formal gardens and terraces, lie tothe rear of the property, and are bordered bynumerous well stocked and colourful beds. Thegardens and grounds at Grange Manor providea wonderful setting for this imposing anddistinguished manor house.About 4.5 acres.

Viewing by appointment through Strutt &Parker LLP 01403 246790


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grounds of about 3 acres. The property has a major uplift due to its2nd commercial property adjoining with B1 use along with other

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HELEN ROBSON MEETS LEWES BASED ARTIST, JESSICA ZOOB

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It is a glorious day in Sussex. Jessica Zoob andI are sitting in her studio, the spring sunstreaming through the windows, birdsongpeppering the air. All around us are oilpaintings propped against walls, some of themfrankly enormous, and some tiny intimateminiatures. I can feel my pulse quickening as Itry to take in the sheer energy bouncing off thecanvases. For those already familiar withZoob’s impressionistic and intricately layeredwork, this is a first chance to see new works ofextraordinary vitality and energy.

These are paintings that sometimes seem to beon the point of exploding with inner forces andyet are frozen in that moment. Zoob herselfsays she wanted to create something almostparadoxical: “They are massively energetic butalso really quiet – sometimes it is the quietestperson in the room that is the one most worthlistening to – I didn’t want these works to shout,but I did want them to be really, really strong”.These are paintings that appear to simply havehappened – to be no more contrived than acloud formation or a pebble. “I don’t wantpeople to notice the method or technique”, saysZoob, “what I am trying to do is createsomething that appears absolutely simple,

although of course in reality that is the hardestthing to do. I want people to feel rested whenthey look at my work – to wander through theseworlds and explore the magic that is here.These canvases change so much according tolight – it is as though they are giving out theirsecrets”.

Certainly her work does elicit huge emotionalresponses from many of those who havefollowed her career over the years. It is notunusual for someone to feel a Zoob paintingcalling to them, as if the canvases themselvesdecide who they will live with once they leaveher studio.

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BEAUTY OF THE LANDSCAPENOEL PAINE – LANDSCAPE PAINTER

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The exhibition, ‘The Bigger Picture’, is thecurrent blockbuster at London’s RoyalAcademy. The artist, David Hockney, is theflavour of the year. He has been called a‘genius’, ‘Britain’s greatest living artist’,‘iconic’. The avalanche of superlatives whichhas greeted this exhibition would fill almost asmuch space as the Academy has allocated toHockney. Thirteen entire rooms. The majorityof his paintings are of the Yorkshire countrysideat various times of the year.

But did Hockney invent landscape painting?No. Is he the only British painter to have

painted defining landscapes, (think Turner,Constable, Nash)? No. Has the 74-year oldbeen painting landscapes all his life, (rememberit was swimming pools, young men and LosAngeles which established him)? No. Facedwith such accurate answers, and if still attractedby landscapes painted using brush, paint andcanvas, without resorting to camera and ipad, itis worth taking a long look at the countrysidepaintings by Noel Paine. ”Since Hockneybegan his series of landscape paintings”, saysNoel, “several people who know my work havebeen in contact comparing his work withmine”.

Distinguished art historian, Richard OrmondCBE, is one of them. The former DeputyDirector of the National Portrait Gallery,Director of the National Maritime Museum andnow Chairman of Trustees at the Watts Gallery,Guildford, comments “ A tree, the edge of anancient tomb, a low wall, a vista of fields andtrees, are enough to set Paine off. He will spareno pains until he has captured that physicalreality, and expressed it through tautness ofdesign, the patterning of shapes, the commandof colour values, and the sheer doggedapplication of individual brush-strokes. Hispictures are not ingratiating, but gritty and


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uncompromising, getting at the truth andessence of things by a process of experimentand elimination. Nothing comes easily,everything is deeply considered“.

“The landscape for me has always been thestarting point for my paintings” explains Noel.“It provides endless opportunities forcomposition, in shape, colour and line. The linkbetween the landscape, the palette and thecanvas is as close as one can get to capturingnature in all its wonder. This has alwaysinspired me and makes me work. It is an un-ending fascination that the camera can never

capture. The beauty of painting a cloud, forexample, is that it will not simply be a pictureof a cloud, but so much more. It will be aboutthe physical quality of the paint across thecanvas, the shape of a cloud, the line created ofwhite next to blue, and about the colour whiteas much as it is a record of the cloud”.

“I acknowledge that thoughts like these mayhave influenced Hockney in painting thecountryside. Clearly he has been inspired bythe colour, light and the energy of a landscapethrough the changing seasons. If links can bemade with my work on these factors alone, I am

grateful. Except I would point out thatHockney’s canvases are financially out of reachof the average person, whereas mine are notonly accessible, but can be purchased at afraction of the cost!”

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AUSTRALIASo Good You may Visit Twice

As the adverts say, There’s Nothing LikeAustralia. Where else could you find pristinebeaches, spectacular rock formations, iconicbuildings and some of the most uniquecreatures on the planet all in one place?

Well, to say ‘one place’ is perhaps not entirelyaccurate. Australia is huge and each of its statesor territories offers something unique. YouCAN visit several in one trip but you won’t seeall of them unless you can set aside a month ortwo – which is why I recommend that you makemore than one visit.

But that may be getting ahead of ourselves. Anylong-haul holiday is a daunting prospect but Iam just a phone call or a visit away and cansteer you through the minefield of options ifyou want to make that first trip ‘down under’.

In my opinion, Australia for first timers is bestcovered by a ‘Sydney, Rock and Reef’ packageholiday. In Sydney you will find one of theWorld’s most iconic cities with its Opera Houseand Harbour Bridge, the nearby beaches ofManly and – most famously – Bondi, plus somegreat restaurants and a brilliant nightlife.

Once you’ve tasted Sydney then this itineraryleads you into what is known as Australia’s RedCentre and there you will find the spectacularAyers Rock. Locally this is known as Uluru andit is very much at the heart of the indigenouspopulation. I would suggest that while you arethere you take time out with one of manyexcursions to the massive monolith where youwill hear the Aboriginal ‘Dreaming’ – the talesof the ancient lands – which explain thesignificance of the rock to the local population.

And who could ignore the Great Barrier Reef, a

World Heritage site like no other with itsteaming marine life seen through crystal clearwaters. I know that many of you will have seenit on the recent TV series but I promise thatnothing prepares you for the real thing – it trulyis one the great wonders of the natural world.

A package like this could be completed insidetwo weeks and I believe would give a greatinsight into what Australia has to offer.

But there’s lots more…

Western Australia is Australia’s largest stateand is the size of the UK. Perth is the closestAustralian city to the UK (you may not realiseit but flying time from one of the Asia hub citiessuch as Singapore, Hong Kong or Bangkok) isnot much more than from the UK to Cyprus)and offers a gateway to dolphin encounters tothe north of Perth and fantastic vineyards to thesouth.

Adelaide and Melbourne (capitals of SouthAustralia and Melbourne respectively) offerdiverse cultural activities and access toinspirational locations such as the FlindersRanges, Barossa Valley, Morning Peninsula,Phillip Island (with its cute little Penguins) andKangaroo Island (which speaks for itself!) andare linked by the Great Ocean Road – one of theWorld’s great self-drive routes.

New South Wales offers more than just Sydney– the Hunter Valley and Blue Mountains areboth within easy reach. Nearby Queensland isalso one of Australia’s most populardestinations, stretching north from Brisbaneand offering you the chance to visit places likethe late Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo, thestunning Whitsunday Islands, the Great Barrier

Reef and the adjacent Tropical Rainforest. Andwith over 300 days of sunshine each year youare almost certain to get good weather –although I’m not making any guarantees ofcourse!

And if it’s just peace, tranquillity and some ofthe cleanest air on earth you are seeking thendon’t overlook Tasmania, a short trip south ofthe Aussie mainland.

Australia fits all budgets and requirements. Ican organise 5* luxury accommodationincluding the clifftop Southern Ocean Lodge onKangaroo Island, the spectacular qualia whichis a perfect honeymoon setting on HamiltonIsland amid the Great Barrier Reef or theinternationally acclaimed El QuestroHomestead amid Western Australia’s Kimberlyregion (think the movie ‘Australia’…). EquallyI can find you budget accommodation alongwith a self-drive itinerary that allows you toexplore at your own pace. And of course thereare many activities that you can book beforeleaving the UK from cruises on the GreatBarrier Reef to a climb to the top of SydneyHarbour Bridge, from penguin watching onPhillip Island to a ride around the base of AyersRock on the back of a Harley Davidson! Ialways advise booking at least some of these inadvance so you know exactly what to expectonce you arrive in Australia without having towaste a second of your valuable time in thisamazing country.

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GOING DUTCHOn a tea safari in Holland Cindy-Lou Dale discovered the meaning of a cake hang-over

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I’ve heard much about the Dutch tea drinkingculture, even more so about their idyllic afternoontea shops. I saddled up my photographicassistant, Heather, booked a couple of Eurostarand Thalys train tickets to take me from Londonto Amsterdam (via Brussels) and soughtaccommodation advice from the tourism officethere. A few days later, Heather and I were offon a tea safari, taking in Amsterdam and itsneighbour, Rotterdam.

AFTERNOON TEA IN AMSTERDAMAt the bohemian Bakkerswinkelwww.debakkerswinkel.nl on Warmoesstraat, we were guided to our lace draped table sprinkledwith rose petals and adorned with antique goldand green china. We sat on the spaciousmezzanine level (pays to call ahead and reserve)overlooking the crush of patrons. The dramaticinteriors are bohemian and quirky. We ordered a pot of Redbush and Earl Gray which arrived with quiches, sandwiches, savoury tarts, raspberrycheesecake, carrot cake, walnut-caramel cake,chocolate cake, scones with a superb fruitpreserve (pineapple with basil and lemon) and clotted cream, chocolates with peanutsand Kahlua. What we were unable to eat was discreetly wrapped to go. (Afternoon Tea €17.50 pp)

The five-star Bridge Restaurant at The Grand Hotel (www.sofitel.com) on OudezijdsVoorburgwal pulled out all the stops anddelivered a superb afternoon tea in the Library, a luxurious contemporary setting dressed in deepgarnet, mocha fabrics and gold leaf. There’s no afternoon tea menu as such, just say the word and it’s all taken care of. The young manwho was serving us was tea savvy and provideddetails of the teas served – one for each of thethree tiers. From finger sandwiches (medium

strength Indian black tea, scented with lemon and lotus) to dainty scones (Chinese green tea),gold leaf chocolate éclairs, mango mousse,strawberry tartlets, carrot cake, chocolatebrownies and an endless stream of exotic teas (Pakistani black tea). An indulgent tea if ever there was one, topped off with a glass of champagne. (Afternoon Tea €51.00 pp)

Since its opening in 1867 the IntercontinentalAmstel Amsterdam (www.amsterdam.intercontinental.com) has been regarded as the most luxurious and prestigious hotel in the Netherlands. The stately hotel sits on the bank of the Amstel River and offers especiallygood views from the Lounge. ‘English afternoontea’ consists of an assortment of delicate fingersandwiches delivered in a hollowed out loaf,scones with lemon puree and clotted cream, an assortment of praline chocolates, Brentoncake with strawberry, passion fruit and apricotcream, then with strawberry and chestnut mousse.The tea assortment in impressive too, startingwith a variety of Oolong’s, progressing toGenmaicha, to Darjeeling summer flush, LungChing and China’s finest Jasmine. (Afternoon Tea€35.00 pp)

Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky (www.nh-hotels.com)on Dam Square is a five-star hotel directly across from the Royal Palace in Amsterdam and is surrounded by department stores,boutiques and shopping alleys. It was also thevenue of our afternoon tea. Sadly, the tea wasnothing unusual and the cakes no different towhat I’d find at my local tea room back inEngland. The finger sandwiches were really good though - delivered inside a hollowed out crusty loaf. Perhaps my enthusiasm wasdampened by unhelpful check –in staff who had stuck us each into closet-sized rooms with

bathrooms that smelt of sewerage. (AfternoonTea €29.34 pp) Uninspired we trudged onto ournext afternoon tea date.

We made our way past the vintage shops to thebrown-and-white striped awning which markedthe entrance to the lovely Patisserie Pompadourwww.patisseriepompadour.com on Huidenstraat.The the18th-century interiors raised dining areawas a treat. With only six tables, it felt snug andfamiliar. Evidently it’s the most popular tea roomin Amsterdam as it’s packed with locals, alleyeing out the exotic treats on display. Whatto chose is an agonizing decision so Heatherchose a four-inch-high chocolate ‘mini-cake’filled with fresh raspberries and chestnut puree.I had a wedged of apricot pie (and left with therecipe). They had a good selection of tea butHeather and I decided to play it safe with a pot of Redbush tea. (Tea and cake for two came to€16.00)

AFTERNOON TEA IN ROTTERDAM

There’s so much that demands one’s attention,like the quirky cube houses tilted on a 45-degreeangle, the 101m-high Euromast tower with viewsacross the city and the world’s third largest portand the Erasmus Bridge bent over the NieuweRiver. It soon becomes evident why Rotterdambills itself as the 'Architectural City of Europe'. In fact Rotterdam is classified as one of the fiveBest Design cities in the world as here architectsaren’t afraid of taking risks. It’s a young city onthe water, threaded with canals, crisscrossed bybridges and intersected by the huge river DeMaas. It's Amsterdam without the tourists. Here travelling by water taxi isn't a novelty or a joyride, it’s a way of getting around, much as catching a bus. Which made gettingaround to its numerous tea rooms a doddle!


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Tea is done slightly different here. At theEuromast restaurant (www.euromast.nl) I noticedseveral patrons bizarrely drink hot water infusedwith fresh mint – quite literally several mint leafsprigs immersed in a glass of boiling water. And instead of loose leave tea you’re served a saucered glass of boiling water with an exoticassortment of ‘tea sticks’. These are semi-rigid,perforated metal foil tubes, the size and length of a small finger, factory filled with premiumloose leaf teas. I stared at mine in quiet wonder,feeling somewhat foolish asking our waiter whatexactly these were.

‘This’, he sniffed, ‘is the most modern form oftea infusion; an elegant superior alternative to the tea bag or loose leaf tea. Unlike a tea bag that compresses under its own weight whensteeped in water, this tea stick allows the tealeaves enough space to uncurl and impart theirflavour. The stick also acts as a strainer and astirrer.’

‘There are many differences and advantages of using tea stick over paper tea bags,’ hecontinued. ‘Since tea sticks aren’t made of paper they don’t contain chemicals that are used in the manufacture of paper used for tea bags. They are designed to keep the tannic acids within the tea stick for a greater length of time. This allows one to brew a stronger cup of tea without making it bitter.’

My uncertainty evident our waiter plucked the tea stick from my hand and popped into my cupof hot water. It proved to be endlessly fascinatinguntil Heather brought my attention to a three-tiercake stand that had appearing between us. The top tier contained several finger sandwiches,the second tier raisin scones (with a marzipanthread running through them), served with orange marmalade and clotted cream; the third tier offered fruit cheesecake, lemonmeringue pie and moist chocolate cake.(Afternoon Tea €17.50 pp, plus €8.90 entrancefee)

Following the previous evening’s lean diningexperience, Heather and I hovered up the teatimetreats, not even stopping to speak. After adjustingour belt buckles we savoured Rotterdam skyline,which was the backdrop, then packed up ourcamera gear, thanked the waiter for his tutelageand made our way to the pier to find a water taxithat would transport us to our next afternoon teaat the Hotel New York (www.hotelnewyork.nl) onthe Wilhemina pier.

The Hotel New York is something truly unique.It’s one of those venues that simply take yourbreath away. Perched on the water's edge,dwarfed by skyscrapers, this grand Rotterdamlandmark historically the headquarters of theHolland America Lines, still manages to retain an air of nautical nostalgia and romanticism.

Even though the building’s interiors have beentransformed into a modern bar and restaurant (as well as a rather splendid hotel with 72 periodrooms, including two tower rooms), it oozescharacter. The ambience is so all encompassing you can almost hear the chatter of Dutch emigrants bustling along the jetty withtheir suitcases, excitedly boarding big steamliners taking them to their new lives in New York.

Heather and I were guided to our table whichoverlooked a grand eating hall which seated local patrons who were mostly partaking inafternoon tea.

We agreed on a pot of cinnamon tea whicharrived with a three tier cake stand offering an assortment of finger sandwiches, chocolates,fruit tarts, wedges of American cheesecakes,meringues, vanilla cupcake with strawberries,almond tarts, lemon cake with chocolate andscones with strawberry jam and clotted cream.We could not see one another for the cake so we ate the first layer in order to at least make eyecontact. Following a clean sweep of the third tierwe vowed never to eat again. (Afternoon Tea fortwo €16.50 pp)

We adjusted our belts once more and just satthere gasping. We summarised our tea roomexperiences and unanimously agreed the HotelNew York was hands-down the best afternoon tea in all of The Netherlands. It had the perfectmenu at a good price, the ideal location and agreat vibe. Rotterdam’s Hotel New York and the Patisserie Pompadour in Amsterdam are two tea rooms that will definitely see me again.

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Amsterdam Where to stay Hotel The Toren www.thetoren.nl onKeizersgracht is a beautiful old mansion housefirst built in the 1600s. It’s dark and fetching in a Bohemian kind of way. The rooms were quitespectacular as were the breakfasts.

Where to eatRestaurant Envy (www.envy.nl) on Prinsengrachtis trendy and chic, with Italian-inspired interiorsand an inventive new-age style of cooking. Bythat I mean your dinner portions are small - reallysmall and you get to share this with your diningcompanion. Dinner for two came to €137.00.Restaurant Sucre (www.sucrerestaurant.nl) onAmstelveenseweg, is another pretentious conceptrestaurant. Here an ‘almost meal’ for two came to €268.

Must do’sWalking is the only way to see the Amsterdam,unless you hire a bicycle. Do a canal boat cruiseand, depending on the timing of your visit, go seethe tulips in Kuikenhof Gardens. Wander aroundthe red-light district at night and ‘window-shop’.

You’ll not see a street you wouldn’t want to liveon, a deli you wouldn’t like to get to know, or aview you’d like to call your own. Get all the latesttravel information from Amsterdam Tourismwww.iamsterdam.com.

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Where to stay One of the most unique hotel stays you’re everlikely to have will be at the floating H20tel - alarge moored boat in Wijnhaven, one of the oldinner harbours in the heart of Rotterdam. It’ssurrounded by bespoke architecture, includingJan des Bouvrie’s famous Red Apple skyscraperand is a stone’s throw from award winningrestaurants, old style cafes, art galleries, museums and at least a dozen markets. It’s as quirky as its owners with 49 individuallydesigned rooms containing either original Dutch paintings or New York graffiti. Thefloating sundeck has views of the Lion Bridgeand the Willem de Kooning School of Art. Private boats frequently moor here for a quietdrink, and local jazz musicians regularly stop infor spontaneous jam sessions. But if you want toget away from it all, take a round picnic boat outfor a sundowner cruise. The motion of sleepingon a large moored boat is very soothing (imaginewaking up to find a heron peering at you througha porthole!). The whole experience is like beingin a modernist version of Venice. (www.h2ote.nl -doubles from €95 room only)

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Rotterdam from the Euromast(www.euromast.nl). Take a trip on the PancakeBoat (moored opposite the Euromast) and helpyourself to as many pancakes (with an assortmentof toppings) as you like(www.pannenkoekenboot.nl). Kids will love abrief tour of the city on route to the harbourwhere the amphibus splashes into the water(www.splashtours.nl).

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38 ASPECT COUNTY | LEISURE & TRAVEL

SO MUCH HAPPENING AT HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE

LEARN THE SECRETS OF THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS

Make time to visit this magnificent moated 15thCentury castle set in beautiful parkland andsuperb Elizabethan gardens. Built originally asa country home in the mid-15th Century,Herstmonceux Castle embodies the history ofmedieval England and the romance ofrenaissance Europe. Your experience beginswith your first sight of the castle as it breaksinto view.

The castle is not open to the public; howeverguided tours are conducted at an extra chargeand subject to availability, but due to theoperation of a busy university we stronglyadvise you to phone for confirmation of timesbefore your visit.

Whilst you are here don’t forget to visit the TeaRoom, Visitor’s Centre, Children’s WoodlandPlay Area and Nature Trail.Tel: 01323-833816 www.herstmonceux-castle.comHailsham, East Sussex, BN27 IRNSat 14th & Sun 15th April The South EastGarden & Lifestyle ShowSunday 20th May Birds of Prey DaySunday 3rd June The Sword In The StoneSunday 10th June East Sussex JaguarEnthusiasts Club RallySunday 17th June National Garden SchemeOpen DaySunday 1st July Treasures By The Moat“Antiques and Attic Sale” Saturday 14th July Concert & Beating Retreat

The Band Of The Brigade of Gurkhas Sunday 15th July Alice In Wonderland Cathedral Singers of Ontario (Evening)Wednesday 18th July National Garden SchemeOpen DaySaturday 28th, 29th July Shakespeare As YouLike It Thursday 16th August International ConcertPianist - Adolfo Barabino25th, 26th, 27th August Medieval FestivalWeekend(www.EnglandsMedievalFestival.com or 0208150 6767.)Sunday 21st October The HerstmonceuxCastle Wedding Fair Enquiries Tel: 01323 834479

Learn the Secrets of the Ancient EgyptiansChiddingstone Castle will be celebrating itsamazing Egyptian collection with an EgyptianDay on Sunday 15 April 2012. Taking placebetween 11am and 5pm the event will be a funday out for the whole family where everyonecan learn the mysteries of Ancient Egypt. Inaddition to exploring the wonderful groundsand fascinating collections inside the Castle,there will be interactive story-telling by theCastle's Egyptian Pharaoh, belly dancing andthe Sussex Egyptology Society will be rgivinginteresting talks entitled 'An A to Z to AncientEgypt in 26 minutes'. The Castle's Egyptianexhibition brings to life many aspects of ancientEgyptian Culture from farming to writing,religion and their perceptions of death and theafterlife. The collection gives an insight into thedaily life of ancient Egyptians including theirprofessions and the roles played by thepharaohs and thegods.

The exhibition also introduces us to Denys EyreBower who, inspired by the discovery ofTutankhamen's tomb in 1922, began amassing

this fine collection which includes beautifulShabti figures (which were placed in the tombsof the deceased as companions or workers forthe dead in the afterlife), a fantastic 5000 yearold funerary boat and a mummified cat from150 BC.

The attractive grounds which include a lake andwaterfall will also be full of spring colour. Anaward winning orangery can also be discoveredin the gardens.

Admission: £8 adults, child 5 - 13 £4, under 5'sfree, family £21.50 (2+2). ChiddingstoneCastle hosts events all year to highlight thewonderful collections inside the Castle whichinclude: The Japanese Collection, TheEgyptian Collection, The Buddhist Collection,The Stuart and Jacobite Collection andrecreated rooms from the Victorian Era.

For more information visitwww.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk or tel:01892 870 347

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40 ASPECT COUNTY | GOLF

RULES OF GOLFAN ALTERNATIVE VIEW FROM CLIVE AGRAN

Assuming that you have read the ‘Rules ofGolf’ from dull cover to dull cover, here’s afascinating query that you’ll enjoy. It’s a mixedfoursome match and the female member of theopposition, who are three down at the time,slices her tee shot at the fifth into a thicket justto the right of a lateral water hazard. Realisingthat it might be lost, the male partner tees upanother ball, declares it a provisional but has a‘fresh air’ shot. The female then steps up andstates that the tee-peg is too high for her,declares the ball unplayable, takes a penaltydrop within two clubs’ length and tops theproceeding shot into a flooded bunker. Themale, growing increasingly frustrated, declaresthe ball unplayable and kicks it out of thehazard into an area that is designated ‘GroundUnder Repair.’ Extremely angry with herpartner, the female claims relief but mistakenlydrops the ball more than one club’s length awayfrom the edge of the ‘GUR’ white line. Beforethe next shot is taken, the male draws thisinfringement to our attention at which point thefemale strikes him on the head with a seven ironthereby inadvertently changing the club’scharacteristics and causing a gaping wound toopen in her partner’s head that, coincidentally,subsequently required seven stitches. Shouldmy partner and I; a) claim the hole beforeanyone else gets hurt; b) disappear into thethicket under the pretext of looking for theoriginal ball and let the other couple just get onwith it, or c) claim the match under the Rules ofEquity because life’s too short but rememberingto mark our ball, no nearer the hole of course,before walking in?

Somewhat predictably, this teaser will provoke

a tsunami of correspondence because, as we allknow, a significant proportion of golfers muchprefers an esoteric discussion about whatconstitutes a plugged ball than it does a threeiron struck majestically into a stiff breeze withjust a hint of draw. And those experts whoaren’t already drafting a venomous letterpointing out the errors that I have almostcertainly made in the above paragraph, willinstead be poring over the 200+ pages of thelatest edition of the ‘Rules of Golf’ and frettingabout what impact the revised punctuation inRule 28 paragraph 3 is going to have on theirlives.

Equally irritating, however, are those golferswho don’t know their loose impediment fromtheir movable obstruction, can’t positivelyidentify the excrement of a burrowing animaland wouldn’t recognise an abnormal groundcondition if they sank up to their knees in it.They are the ones who think that the ‘point ofnearest relief’ means, where can I drop this ballin order to give myself the best chance ofreaching the green with my next shot? Notthere, because the grass is too thick, how abouthere on the edge of the fairway? Because theywant to fool the rest of the world into believingthat they adhere strictly to the rules, havingidentified the incorrect point of nearest relief,they proceed to drop the ball from shoulderheight with meticulous care. That’s not to saythey won’t drop it again, equally carefully, ifthe ball isn’t sitting up nicely after the firstdrop.

If you’re marking the card of a player guilty ofsuch an infraction of the rules you are, of

course, obliged to draw it to their attention andpenalise them. Your friendly round of weekendgolf thus assumes the convivial atmospheremore often associated with the Jerry SpringerShow but, of course, it lasts considerablylonger.

Although I recognise that it will destroy thewhole industry that has built up around them,my solution is a simple one; scrap all the rulesand play the ball as it lies. Pulp the rule books,abolish out of bounds, do away with disfiguringyellow and red stakes and retrain referees into amore useful occupation such as traffic warden.

The benefits will be considerable. Forests thatwere scheduled to be felled to make the paperon which the rules would have been printed willbe spared and the quality of clubhouseconversation will rise as golfers discuss themerits of post-Renaissance Italian architectureinstead of arguing over which of two balls wasthe one technically in play. For what’s it’sworth, Rule 3, b (ii) ‘clearly’ states: “If thecompetitor fails to announce in advance hisdecision to complete the hole with two balls, orwhich ball he wishes to count, the score withthe original ball counts, provided that it hasbeen played in accordance with the Rules. If theoriginal ball is not one of the balls beingplayed, the first ball put into play counts,provided it has been played in accordance withthe Rules. Otherwise, the score with the otherball counts if the Rules allow the procedureadopted for that ball.” But, obviously, havingread the rules, you knew that.





REVOLUTIONARY SWINGIS A COMPLETE RE- THINK OF HOW WE HIT THE BALL REQUIRED?

One of my main aims in life, apart from fillingevery receptacle in the house with tee-pegs, isto make a significant impact on the game ofgolf. Having reluctantly accepted that I won’tgo down in history as one of the greatestplayers of all time, I have had to be morecreative in thinking up ideas that will sorevolutionise the game that my name will liveon long after my final putt has lipped out.

It came to me as I gazed at a 19th centurypainting in my friend’s downstairs loo of acouple of hirsute geezers knocking the ballabout a rough looking links with crudely hewnsticks. Despite the striking absence of titaniumand graphite, it was un-mistakenly our belovedgame that they were playing, although nothingof their attire or equipment is still in use today.The only familiar feature that seems not to havechanged much is the manner in which theyaddressed the ball. Although their feet weremarginally further apart than is the normnowadays, their grip and posture were perfectlyorthodox.

Whereas the technique in most other sports hasundergone radical overhaul, golf seems to havegot stuck in the proverbial rough. What isneeded is a complete re-think of how to hit theball. All of us too willingly accept what the prostell us are the fundamentals of a good swingwithout rigorously challenging the intellectualbasis upon which they are founded. The grip,for example, is patently absurd. The suspicionmust arise that teaching professionalsdeliberately make it all so awkward in order toprotect their livelihoods by ensuring that wenever successfully master the basics and areobliged to take lessons in perpetuity.

Unhappy with this restrictive orthodoxy, Iresolved to undertake a thorough re-examination of the swing. With absolutely nopreconceptions, I approached the problemcompletely afresh. In so doing, I drewinspiration from Mr Fosbury and hiseponymous Flop, and the scepticism he musthave encountered when he first suggested thathigh jumpers might do better if they leaptbackwards head-first over the bar.

As I went in search of a radical new method thatwould set the golfing world alight in a way notseen since the advent of the plastic tee-peg, Iexamined the techniques employed in othersports in general and athletics in particular. Thejavelin interested me because throwers are onlyconcerned with distance. What is it that they dothat could be applied to, say, driving? Theanswer is simple. They don’t release the javelinwhilst standing still. In order to impartmaximum velocity, they run and then throw. It’slogical, therefore, that we golfers must do thesame. Most handicap players generate a modestclubhead speed of about 75-90 miles per hour.Add, say, 15 miles per hour to that and you’veinstantly achieved a significant improvement!

Experimenting at my club, I must confess that Iencountered a few problems that obliged me tore-assess the situation. It soon became apparentthat a long run-up was impractical. Leavingaside the necessity to avoid such obstacles asball washers, tee markers and litterbins, theapproach was frequently slowed by the steepishuphill gradient invariably found behind raisedtees. Was this, I wondered, done deliberately todiscourage those teeing off from running in?Even strolling in no quicker than a spin bowler,

rendered striking the ball surprisingly difficult.I therefore switched from javelin to hammer insearch of a more appropriate technique uponwhich to model my radical new swing. One ofthe undoubted advantages of whirling the clubaround your head is that you get more than onechance to connect with the ball. Since no-onecan be absolutely sure at which turn youintended to make contact, few opponents couldreasonably accuse you of taking a fresh-airshot, let alone several. There is, however, anundeniable downside. Because I was spinningso violently when I eventually struck the ball, Ihad no idea in which direction it went. Relyingon playing partners to spot it was risky as theywere mostly cowering behind trees for safety.

Even when I was able to find my drive, I wasfrequently still dizzy when playing my secondshot. As the tee-shots were disappointinglyshort, I was obliged to go for distance with myseconds and, despite being distinctly unsteadyon my feet, felt compelled to persevere with mynew technique. After four holes, I had run outof balls and, feeling distinctly woozy, crawleddisconsolately back to the clubhouse.

To be absolutely honest with you, I’ve not yetcome up with a satisfactory alternative to theexisting grip, stance and posture that meets myown, stringent, reliability criteria. These are,however, very early days. Be assured that whenthe inevitable breakthrough comes, the detailswill be revealed exclusively here in AspectCounty and that an Agran Golf Academy willbe opening somewhere near you pretty soon.

Written by Clive Agran.


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BEAUTY OF BOARS HEAD

Saunton's East and West Courses, recognised astwo of the most distinguished links in southwest England, has been given the honour ofhosting the blue riband men's event on EnglandGolf's 2014 calendar in late July in two yearstime.

Indeed Saunton has been the venue for aplethora of top amateur championships since1932. In 1997, for example, it hosted the BritishBoys Championship which was won by ayoung Sergio Garcia, just two years before hemade his Ryder Cup debut. Further testament tothe quality of Saunton's East Course has comefrom England's most successful post-wargolfer, Nick Faldo, who once said, "I've nodoubt if the East Course were located on thecoast of Lancashire or Kent it would havehosted an Open Championship by now."

The other links courses that comprise thecelebrated Atlantic Links offering - Somerset'sBurnham & Berrow and Trevose and St Enodocin Cornwall - have all hosted top internationalamateur championships over the years whilstRoyal North Devon is recognized as the oldestlinks course in England, overflowing with awealth of history and tradition.

Ever since it staged its inaugural competition in

1906, The Ladies British Open, Burnham &Berrow has hosted over 40 national amateurchampionships - a staggering record thatconfirms the class of its championship course.Furthermore last year the club hosted The R&ABoys Championship and - for the fifth time -The Brabazon Trophy (English Amateur StrokePlay Championship) and in doing so, enteredgolfing history by becoming the first course tohold both championships in the same year.

It was the turn of Trevose Golf & Country Clubin Cornwall to stage The Brabazon Trophy in2008, four years after it hosted the EnglishSenior Ladies Amateur Championship and thisyear it has been chosen as the venue for TheMcGregor Trophy (English U16 OpenStrokeplay).

Meanwhile St Enodoc has also caught theattention of amateur golfing bodies. Thechampionship Church Course hosted its firstamateur competition in 1937 when it held theEnglish Ladies' Close Championship and mostrecently it was home to the 2005 EnglishCounties Championship. In May 2014, StEnodoc will again be in the amateur golfingspotlight when it hosts the English Women'sClose Championships.

Whilst Royal North Devon may only havestaged amateur competitions at county andregional levels, such as the West of EnglandStrokeplay every other year, the uniqueness ofthe course complements the other AtlanticLinks courses well. Founded in 1864, RND isthe oldest golf links in England and is widelyregarded as the St Andrews of England. Set oncommon land on which livestock still graze, toplay RND is to experience the game as it wasplayed in Victorian England. The great JHTaylor was born in the village of Northam,overlooking the course, and returned aspresident in 1957. The clubhouse boasts atreasure trove of golf memorabilia, second onlyto that owned by The R&A that includesTaylor's portrait and many of the clubs he usedin his Open Championship wins. As part of its150th birthday celebrations, RND will stage theWorld Hickory Championships as well as theEnglish County Finals in 2014.

Although The Open Championship has notvisited one of the Atlantic Links courses, thenumber of high-profile amateur competitionsthat have been staged over these south westcourses is testament to the very fine pedigree ofthese links and their combined offering.

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GOING SOLOThe joys of a solitary round

Although I recognise that golf is considered a social game, there is an awful lot to be said for playing on your own. Because the sport isessentially an internal battle with yourself,there really is no need for other people to bearound when you play it. That’s the conclusionI came to recently when, rather than completemy tax return, I went up to my club for a soloround.

Fortunately, an early morning deluge haddiscouraged most of the regulars so thereweren’t very many people about as I slid my carinto a prime slot in the front row that you wouldnormally have to set your alarm clock to secure.

Anxious not to be spotted in the locker-room bya well-meaning but unwelcome fellow memberlooking for a game, I boldly changed my shoesin the car park, a practise regarded by many asfar worse than cheating. Then, without lookingback, I strode over to the thankfully unoccupiedfirst tee and before you could say “Fancymaking up a four?” I was away.

After walking approximately 260 yards downthe middle of the fairway and just beforereaching my ball, I noticed a couple teeing offat the second. No problem. I would simply takemy time and smack at least one other ball so asnot to appear to be pressing them.

However, the rather-too-gentle progress didbegin to irritate me a touch and so, half-waydown the fifth, I conceded myself a 145-yardapproach for an eagle two, marked down pars atthe tricky 6th and awkward 7th, threw awithering glance at the geriatric fourballcausing the hold-up and walked across to the

vacant eighth tee. Hee! Hee! It was more thanfun; it was glorious. How tediouslyconventional and unimaginative it is to play theholes in the same dull order every time. Howmuch more creative and liberating it is to thinkto yourself, “I fancy a par five.” And if you feelthere’s a hole where you didn’t really doyourself justice, the sensible thing is to soarrange your round that you have theopportunity to play it again and achieveredemption.

And why play 18 holes when you might onlyhave time for 14 or, more likely since you willbe having so much fun, really fancy 22? Greatgame thought it undoubtedly is, golf is far tooconstrained by convention. And the etiquette isall too time consuming. If my ball is on thegreen, I want to walk straight to it and not pickmy way through a minefield of other people’sputting lines.

All the rules of golf, which are in any caseneedlessly oppressive, are suspended when youare on your own. If you miss the discipline,simply substitute others that are both moresensible and tolerant. For example, shots madewhere you weren’t properly concentrating orwere distracted can be retaken without penalty.And not only can you give yourself as manyMulligans as you want, but you also don’t haveto elect which ball is the one ‘in play’ until youhave completed the hole.

But the real joy of solo golf is the gloriousisolation. What an enormous waste of time it iswatching someone else struggling to hit a ballwhen you could be struggling to hit oneyourself. Apart from anything else, playing on

your own obviates the necessity to keep saying‘hard luck’ and, worse still, ‘good shot.’Furthermore, you don’t have to look for yourplaying partners’ balls or hear about theunseasonably shocking weather they sufferedon holiday, their bunions, the turbulentstockmarket, the price of petrol, globalwarming, the M25 or the football on TV last night.

Having no one to admire your immense drives,solid irons or delicate chips is a small price topay for not having to hang around waiting forothers to make up their minds about what clubthey’re going to miss-hit. And, if you must havecompetition, then play two balls against oneanother. You versus your alter ego alwaysmakes for an interesting clash. At least one ofyou should go home happy.

And you can go home whenever you like,which is immediately after the final putt issunk. You don’t have to shower, put on a stainedtie and moth-eaten jacket and sit around forhours sipping warm beer and being bored byyour playing partner’s painfully detailedaccount of his second round defeat in theCaptain’s Cup.

Despite the fact that it’s rather oxymoronic, I’meven thinking of starting a Solos Society.Although I’m not sure how clubs would feelabout, say, a dozen golfers requiring a dozen teetimes, we might be welcomed by uncrowdedcourses with inadequate facilities wanting tolook quite busy but who can’t ordinarily handlethe volume.

Written by Clive Agran




SUSSEX BRICKS!THIS ANCIENT CRAFT HAS BEEN HERE FOR ALMOST 2000 YEARS

48 ASPECT COUNTY | WORKING WEALDEN

We are surrounded by them, take them forgranted and don’t normally give them a secondthought.....unless of course, you happen to bebuilding contractor, bricklayer or architectmaybe designing a property or involved in ahousing project....but you may be surprised tolearn that the brick industry was massive inSussex in years gone by.

Would you believe that for almost 2000 years,bricks and tiles have been produced in Sussexand even now plays a significant part in theeconomy of the county. Over the years, as manyas 750 brickyards have been known to existwhere brick production took place and thesesites would range from huge operations like theWarnham yard near Horsham, where they hadtheir own railway sidings built, to a field sitewhere one small kiln was built becausesomebody had found clay there. Go almostanywhere in this lovely county, with theexception of the top of the chalk Downs, and ifyou were to strip away a small amount of

topsoil, you would then get into the subsoilwhich consists of the material suitable for brickmaking...so you can image in the 19th century,when brickmaking was at its peak, nearly everyparish had at least one brickyard.

Did you know the Romans were responsible forintroducing brickmaking to Sussex after theconquest in AD43 and they employed the sametechniques that were in use back in theirMediterranean homeland? So in a way, it’shardly surprising that for the next 300 years orso, bricks and a wide variety of tiles wereproduced for use in the construction offortifications, army camps and a number ofvillas. For example, next time you are close toPevensey, have a look at the walls of the Romanfort and you will see how they laid the bricks inbonding courses to tie together and strengthenthe walls built of stone or flint. These brickswere unlike modern ones, being up to 500mmlong and 300mm wide and generally not morethan about 40mm thick. Close to Pevensey is

Herstmonceux Castle, built by Sir RogerFiennes in the 1440s and is probably one of thefirst buildings to be constructed wholly ofbricks. The Castle is massive and it is believedthe bricks used would have been made on thespot using locally recruited workers andsupervised by expert craftsmen from the LowCountries. Apparently, three men from Malines,in Flanders, were living in Herstmonceux in1436 and it seems possible they were involvedin brickmaking for the Castle. The wholeindustry is fascinating and the more you delveand probe into our county’s history the moreinteresting it becomes. On the subject ofFlanders, when the port of Winchelsea wasthriving and bricks were not being made locallyin the 14th century, they were being importedfrom Flanders and the Netherlands after weexported wool and firewood and the brickswould be brought back to form part of the cargoor used as ballast. This probably accounts forsmall numbers of yellow or pink-colouredbricks being found in 14th century contexts on


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sites in the vicinity of the port, for example OldPlace in Icklesham, Court Lodge in Bodiam, atMichelham Priory and at Norton nearBishopstone.

This really is a fascinating subject to look intoand many people, even those born and bred inSussex, are completely unaware of the amountof activity this particular industry created overmany hundreds of years. Take just one examplelike Ashburnham, between Battle andHerstmonceux. Here, in the 17th century, thelandowner, like many others, decided toestablish a permanent brickyard on the estate,either for its own benefit or, like others, the landwas leased back to a brickmaker with the estatehaving first call on the products when they wererequired. Ashburnham Place was rebuilt inbrick in 1670 after the family fortunes had beenrestored following the Civil War and an estatebrickyard was established there in 1675. Alegacy of the use of wood-fired kilns atAshburnham is the number of grey/blue

headers to be seen in the brickwork of buildingswhere grey and red bricks were mingled indiaper and chequerboard patterns, giving thema very distinctive character. The colouringresulted from a reaction which took place athigh temperature within the kiln between theiron oxide in the bricks and the potassium in thewood smoke. The yard continued to producebricks after the new house was complete and in1682, bricks and tiles from the Earl ofAshburnham’s kiln were carried to the blastfurnace and from then onwards to the brickyardwhich lay just inside the park. So, from brickkilns on the land of wealthy estate owners tokilns set up on waste land on many of thecommons in the Weald, usually the poorest landin the locality, where, in addition to roughgrazing and scrub, the topsoil was so thin, theearth and clay needed to make bricks lay justbelow the surface, you can imagine how vastthe whole brick industry was, not just here, butthroughout the County. Local history, nomatter what aspect, is stimulating, but a simple

building block like a brick can seem soinsignificant and mundane that many peoplewould not even consider where it came from orwho made it and when, but the industry in thisCounty has employed many people over theyears and remains a constant source of intrigueto those who are keen to know more.

Most libraries carry an extensive selection ofbooks on local history and there are many torefer to but, if you really want to find out moreabout what happened in Sussex and somethingas simple as a brick fascinates you, try to getyour hands on Brickmaking in Sussex by M.Beswick for the Sussex Industrial ArchaeologySociety.

Written by Vic Ashby,BEST DEMOLITIONLIMITED ,HEATHFIELD, SUSSEX.


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7 - 29 Eastborne Festival 2012 - 11:00 am - www.eastbournefestival.co.uk

10 Dreamboats and Petticoats 7.30pm - Congress Theatre, Eastbourne,

10 - 14 Yes Prime Minster - 7:30 The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury

11 Ballet Central - ADC Theatre, Cambridgewww.adctheatre.com

11 Prinzhorn Dance School - 8:00pm Brighton Dome, Brighton

12 A Bedfull of Foreigners 7.45pm - Devonshire Park Theatre

13 Bedroom Farce 7.30 pm - Stables Theatre, Hastings

14 - 15 The South East Garden & Lifestyle Show, Enquiries 07917 826040

14 Mitch Benn and the Distractions - 7:30pm Gulbenkian Theatre

15 Kent Chorus: Handel's Messiah - 3:00pm Trinity Theatre, T-Wells

15 Chiddingstone Castle, Egyptian Day 01892616647

15 Jazz Breakfast - 11:00am St Mary in the Castle Hastings

16 Active Woman Cycle ride --1:30am call 01424 451051

16 - The Chinese State Circus - 8:00 The Assembly Hall

17 Our Country's Good 7.45pm - Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne

17 Royal Opera House Live: Rigoletto - 7:15pm Trinity Theatre,

19 “EDGES OF THE WILD” 7.30pm. poetry evening Eastbourne Theatre

19 Stewart Francis - 7:30 The Assembly Hall, Tunbridge Wells

19 Source New Music - 7:30pm Brighton Dome, Brighton

19 Ballet Central The Gulbenkian, www.thegulbenkian.co.uk

19 Murder Mystery - 7:30pm The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

20 Paul Merton - 8:00pm Brighton Dome, Brighton

20 DISCO THROUGH THE DECADES - 7:00pm Tickets 01892 515532

21 Simon Amstell - Numb - 8:00 The Assembly Hall, Tunbridge Wells

21 Free Children's Storytelling - 10:00am Brighton Dome, Brighton

21 London Philharmonic Orchestra - 8:00pm Brighton Dome, Brighton

21 Shakespeare in Music - 2:00pm Finchcocks, Cranbrook

21 ACOUSTIC STRAWBS SATURDAY - Trading Boundaries

21 Coffee Morning -10:00am Eastbourne Under Ground Theatre

21 Over 50s Show -10:00am Winter Garden, Eastbourne

22 Rolling on the Floor Laughing - 3:00am Brighton Dome, Brighton

22 London Philharmonic Orchestra 3.00pm Congress Theatre,

22 Music, Gomez - 7:00am Brighton Dome, Brighton

22 Trinity Bar And Café Themed Cuisine - Trinity Theatre T-Wells

22 St George & The Dragon: The True Story - 11:00 am

23 Sarah Millican - The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury 01227787

24 Media - Imelda May - 7:00pm The De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill

24 Udifydance Company - 7:30am Brighton Dome, Brighton

24 Swan Lake - 7:30pm The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

25 Ballet Central -The Lowry, Salford Quays thelowry.com/dancemoves

25 Rent By Jonathan Larson 7.30 pm - Stables Theatre, Hastings,

25 Philharmonia Orchestra - The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury

25 The Funny Side Comedy Club - 7:30pm Gulbenkian Theatre

26 Michael Law’s Piccadilly Dance Orchestra - The Marlowe Theatre

26 Play Sense and Sensibility 7.45pm- Devonshire Park Theatre,

26 Lee Hurst - Man V Woman - 7:30pm Gulbenkian Theatre

27 Ballet Central - Guildhall Arts Centre, Grantham, 01476 406158

27 Dance Katya Virshilas and Pasha Kovalev - 7:30 The Assembly Hall

27 Stephen Venables - 8:00 The Assembly Hall Tunbridge Wells

27 An Evening Of Burlesque - The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury

27 Count Arthur Strong - 8:00pm The White Rock Theatre, Hastings

28 Ballet Central Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, 0113 220 8008

28 Concert byJohn Kerr Award winner - 3:00pm Finchcocks,

28 Wellbeing Fayre - Heathfield - 0143581297

28 The History Of The Big Bands - 7:30pm The White Rock Theatre

28 Local & Live Sessions - 8:00pm Trinity Theatre, T-Wells

28 Jimmy Carr - 8:00 The Assembly Hall, Tunbridge Wells

28-29 The Country, Craft and Food Fair - The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood

29 Ratton Gala Concert 9:00am - Congress Theatre, Eastbourne,

30 Paul Merton Out Of My Head - 8:00 pm The Assembly Hall

28 TOP TOPHAM - Trading Boundaries Trading Boundaries

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Brede: Every Fri, Village Hall

Brighton: 5th Sun, Brighton Racecourse

Brighton 2: 5th Wed, Village Sq. Brighton

Cranbrook: 5th Sat, Pine Grove Car Park

East Dean: Every Wed. East Dean Village Hall.

Hailsham: 7th Sat, Cattle Market

Heathfield: 3rd Sat, Co-op Car Park

Laughton: 2nd Sat of month. Village Hall.

Lewes: 1st Sat, Cliffe pedestrian precinct.

Pevensey Bay: 2nd Sat, St. Wilfred’s Hall

Rolvenden: Every Thur, St. Mary’s Church Hall.

Rye: Every Wed, Strand Quay,

Tenterden: 2nd Sat, East Cross Gardens

Tonbridge: Tel: 01732 876077

Tunbridge Wells: 1st, 3rd Sat, The Pantiles

2nd, 4th Sat, Civic Way

Uckfield: 1st Sat, Main car park off High Street.

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West Dean’s newest event MedFest – A Taste ofthe Mediterranean, now in its second year, willbe running over the weekend of Saturday 23and Sunday 24 June 2012.

This weekend event once again highlights thecuisine, culture and vibrant spirit of theMediterranean. With live music and dance,food demos and tastings, gardening tips andadvice and specialist Mediterraneanstallholders nestling alongside ‘old-favourites’,MedFest is destined to become a popularaddition to the West Dean Calendar in theweeks leading up to the Chilli Fiesta!

Opera singers and world music rub shoulders atthis year's MedFest ! They've entertained EltonJohn at his private party, sung for the JordanianRoyal Family, and now Oyster Opera are toperform at this year's MedFest. Songs from LaTraviata, Carmen and Brindisi roll off theirtongues in hilarious fashion and no doubt willastound and amaze audiences.

Live dance performances followed byworkshops will give you the opportunity to beinspired and have a go at shimmying andsashaying to the exotic dance-beats.

Mark Ringwood, Musical Director of RootsAround the World “I’m looking forward to

once again putting together a programme oflive performances and pre-recorded musicguaranteed to give you an aural extravaganza ofMediterranean sound. I’m on the hunt forMusicians from Italy, Spain and Greece tohighlight how culturally rich and diverse thisregion is.”

Savour the delicious Mediterranean cuisinewith Rosemary Moon as she creates an eclecticmix of authentic Mediterranean dishes and herown recipes in a rolling programme of FoodDemos and Tastings. Influenced by the cuisineof the sun, she’ll be drawing on produce closerto home, which you can emulate at home.Rosemary will be dishing up a feast from theMediterranean, and of course she will featuremany of the crops that West Dean is famous for,including herbs, tomatoes, chillies andaubergines.

Sarah Wain , responsible for the wealth of fruitsand vegetables grown in West Dean Gardenswill be sharing her knowledge and passion in aseries of sessions offering guidance and adviceabout the wonderful range of vegetables thatcan be easily grown in Britain; which can beincluded in a healthy Mediterranean style diet.Revealing to the home grower how to emulatethe Mediterranean climate with the use ofglasshouses and polytunnels, thus enabling you

to produce a number of the crops included inthe delicious and healthy Mediterranean diet.Displays will take place within the walledgarden and glasshouses of over 40 differentcrops, ranging from chickpeas to cucumbers,artichokes to aubergines and grapes to garlic.

Further delights for all foodies can bediscovered in the culinary creations of many ofthe stallholders. Drawing together arepresentative sample of regional take awayfoods, gourmet food products, crafts and plantsMedFest offers small and local producers anddistributors the opportunity to showcase theirwares at this specialist event. Emma Lundie,owner of Palmavera says “ I’m excited to bepart of an event exclusively dedicated to theMediterranean and West Dean Gardensprovides a wonderful setting”. Otherstallholders include: Pure Spain, Lebanese FineFood, the Churros Bros and The Garlic Farmwho will feature some educational aspectsrelating to garlic, its history and culture.

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COUNTRY LIFEThe White Dog Inn, Ewhurst Green

Ewhurst Green is a small village nestling thebackwaters of the sleepy East Sussexcountryside, surrounded by picturesque rollingfarmland and woods. The locals here are wellserved by their local, The White Dog Inn. It has been the bedrock of the village forgenerations. In recent times the pub haschanged hands and their reputation for good food has spread like a low winter mist following the hollows of the surrounding fields and streams, threading its way to theneighbouring hamlets and villages. The newshad spread to our household so we decided to pay a visit to Ewhurst Green.

We wound through the country lanes on a frosty and misty winters evening to TheWhite Dog and found a fine and welcominglazy fire smouldering within what is one ofthe finest fireplaces in the county. First thingsfirst, I enjoyed a well earned pint of Harveysby the fire. Rustic, ruddy and country with a well trod brick floor, old wood tables andchairs with a sturdy bar, this pub ticks all the boxes so far as authenticity goes. On the blackboard you are informed “our game is locally shot and may contain shot.”

My interest is not with the chains or homogenous eateries that invade andoffend our senses, but with the original andowner managed establishments that are sadlybecoming something of a rarity. The uniqueatmosphere of these places is like gold dust-but you know you have hit the a rich seamwithin a second of being inside their fourwalls. This was my impression of The WhiteDog in 2012.

I had visited here on a number of occasionsover the past 30 years and the bonhomie andbuzz of the place had not changed one jot. At The White Dog mud caked Land RoverDefenders rub wheels with Jaguars andBentleys in the car park. Horses trot on past

the pub on towards the beckoning fields. I swear that the village has not changed a jot since my first visit there in the 70s.Inside the talk was of Europe, stocks andshares, the demise of the Hunt, the price ofsheep at market and who left that 12 bar gateopen.

At the bar stockbrokers mingled with localfarmers and farmhands. Reading materialincludes Country Life, The Spectator andAspect County while some customers scannedthe broadsheets at their tables. The hubbub of the country pub at its best. But would thefood live up to our expectations?

Rough bread and olives set us in the rightmood for food. We started with a superbpiping hot mushroom and garlic soup with a perfect consistency. The Rye Bay Scallopshad been cooked to within a few seconds ofthe correct optimum time and were absolutelyspot on. My Mezzora Pinot Grigio was theright choice of wine to accompany thescallops. For Bacchus the wine list enjoysplenty of choice from Europe with a fewsplashes from the New World too. Their wine menu looks after you from appetizers to puddings. Start with champagne and a Laurent Perrier Brut. Finish on a high with a choice of their pudding wines. For in between I recommend my personalfavourite, the Chateauneuf du Pape.

The dining area at the White dog is adornedwith murals from the surrounding countryside-Bodiam Castle, the steam railway at Northiamand the magnificent gardens at Great Dixter.Candles and curtains make for a cozy winternook to enjoy the local produce. Anotherblackboard lists the local suppliers who serve The White Dog well.

Onwards to the mains and a personalfavourite, the Dover Sole which came grilled

and served with new potatoes and a leaf saladwith dressing. From the delicious and delicatearoma,then the sublime flavour, you can sensethe chef enjoys cooking his fish dishes. My daughter enjoyed an excellent burger and chunky chips and was more than pleased.Her mother enjoyed a succulent chump ofRomney Marsh lamb with rosemary and garlic oil. With mash and some tasty roastedvegetables, this we can highly recommend.

The finale of the evening came with somesuperb home cooked puddings. A hotchocolate fondant hit the spot. Her motherdemolished a treacle tart, allowing no one a morcel to taste.

The service and atmosphere is beyond fault at The White dog. Our waitress was friendlyand effusive and knew her way around themenu and the wines with an air of experienceand confidence beyond her age. As for thefood, of particular note are their starters andpuddings, which are momentous. The use of the local produce from the surroundingcountryside makes for main courses that arewholesome and unpretentious. With specialson the blackboard, six or so starters and eightmains, you should find something to tickleyour palate. The menu changes following the seasons and the produce, so check theirwebsite for a full picture-www.thewhitedogewhurst.co.uk

If you visit The White Dog then I hope thatyou enjoy a treat of an evening. If you visit for lunch, then make sure that you check outthe gardens and enjoy the view of BodiamCastle. Whatever you do, make sure you callin soon to enjoy their fire while there is stillfrost on the ground outside. This pub comeshighly recommended. Enjoy.

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HEALTHY ROOTS GROWSA leading nursery group that prides itself ondelivering high quality care has chosen anexpanding Kent company to supply the meals itserves.

Townsend Montessori, which runs nurseriesthroughout the south east, works with HealthyRoots, a young company with a growingreputation for preparing and delivering highquality food made by hand from fresh, locally-sourced produce.

The nursery group shares Healthy Roots co-founder Dawn Phelps’ philosophy that healthyand nutritious food is vital to the children in itscare.

Operations Manager Toni Lawrence explained:“The children really enjoy the food provided byHealthy Roots. The menu has lots of varietyand new things for children to try.”

She added: “Healthy Roots provides a veryhealthy but value for money menu for childrenand sources wonderful, locally-producedproducts. Dawn listens to feedback not justfrom the nursery but from the children andadapts the menus when necessary.”

Townsend Montessori, the first client to sign upwith Healthy Roots, has now chosen it toprovide food to more of its nurseries – in south

London and in Faversham. Ofsted has rated allthe group’s nurseries as Outstanding.

Dawn explained: “All the evidence shows thathealthy, handmade food is not just better forchildren nutritionally but helps them learnbecause they are more alert. Parents who careabout what their youngsters eat at home knowthat what the nursery serves for lunch is asimportant as the attention, the social skills andthe learning it provides.

“We believe children should eat freshly-prepared, healthy food, not processed, pre-packed meals, and it is rewarding to see that anursery group with Townsend Montessori’sreputation agrees.”

Healthy Roots also acts sustainably, supportinglocal producers and reducing environmentalimpact by keeping ‘food miles’ to a minimum.“Fresh local food is not just better for thechildren but better for the environment, too,”said Dawn.

LOW TEMPERATURE LAUNDERING "FAILING TO KILL BACTERIA" A continuing build- up of "unfriendly" bacteriaon clothes and textiles is taking place in homeswhich only use low temperature laundering.

Antibacterial protection specialist Microbansays that the widespread adoption of 30 and 40degree laundry washing as an energy savingmeasure means that bacteria that would havebeen removed from clothes by old style, hotterwashes are thriving.

Paul McDonnell, managing director atMicroban Europe, explained that campaignsfrom both appliance manufacturers anddetergent brands designed to save energythrough lower temperature washing had beenunderway for some years and the practice wasnow accepted in many households - but couldbring problems.

He said: "While there are undeniably strongenergy saving arguments for low temperaturewashing, the fact is that repeated laundering ofhome textiles at 30 or even 40 degrees is justnot hot enough to kill the vast majority ofbacteria.

"Over time, there is a build up on fabrics, mostof which will be harmless but some of whichmay not be. Negative effects could range fromunpleasant odours and staining through to buildups of more unpleasant bacteria. Some researcheven suggests that the average wash load can

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Low temperature washing can also result inwashing machines that smell musty andunpleasant thanks to a build-up of bacteria andmould that thrives on the grease and grimewhich is usually eradicated by highertemperature wash cycles.

Paul continued: "It is not just fabrics that are acause for concern with low temperaturewashing but also the appliance itself - continual30 and 40 degree washing means that a widerange of 'unfriendly' bacteria can thrive in themachine."

There is no single solution to the problem,Microban believes, pointing out that awidespread return to continual hightemperature washing is highly undesirablebecause of the strong ecological arguments forminimising energy use.

Paul said: "What is probably needed is anoccasional high temperature wash to cleanthrough the machine and fabrics. However, wewould also argue that a longer term solutionslies in the use of effective antibacterialtechnology built into home textiles andgarments. The latter is especially importantwith fabrics that are unsuitable for hotterwashes such as performance and sports apparel.

"This strategy needs to be communicatedeffectively to the public and we are workingwith our partners to highlight the issue and'spread the word.

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GOLD DISCOVERED IN KENTAfter many years of searching in Britain, goldhas now been discovered in Kent in theunlikeliest of places. With links to the M2, theM20, and the port of Dover, Medway CityEstate in Rochester has long been established asan ideal place for companies to develop theirbusinesses. Now however, there is somethinghappening that is attracting prospectors€ fromall over the world.

Gold Solutions, a local run company, areleading the way in the new €gold rush about tosweep Britain by supplying a range of DIYHome Gold Plating kits. These kits are allowingpeople from all walks of life to generateadditional incomes from their own homes, bycreating new and, as yet unseen, products forretail in the High Streets.

With the purchase of these low cost kits it ispossible to electroplate a range of finishes onalmost any metal household item and, byproviding users the ability to plate with Gold,Silver, Platinum, Rhodium, Chrome, Copperand Nickel, there is the possibility for hundredsof thousands of High Street shops to now offertheir own customers an option to upgrade anyof the products that they sell.

Terry George, founder of Gold Solutions said“not only does this provide retailers anopportunity to generate new and extra profitcentres for their businesses, without detractingfrom their existing sales, it also allows

thousands of entrepreneurs to make a fantasticliving providing this service in their ownlocality- and it is a lot easier than mining forgold.”

Gold Solutions, who have also created the onlygold plating guild in the world for its customersto use to promote their own businessesworldwide, distribute these kits all over theworld and even provide training courses forthose wishing to make a serious business forthemselves from day one. With their free andunlimited support and advice provided witheach kit, buyers can work at a pace of theirchoice.

George says "When there is a recession,consumers look even harder for products to buyas gifts that are value for money yet still havean impact on whoever receives them. 24k Goldplated iphones and ipods look absolutelyfantastic but then, so does a 24k Gold platedrazor or kettle. We are even producing a goldplated 4gb memory stick. That will come witha range of data uploaded on the stick relating tothose special days. There will even be a special€personal message uploaded to the receiver ofthe gift, making it a totally unique andthoughtful gift that will never be forgotten.

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FAMILIES FIND DISCUSSING THEIR FINANCES AND MORTALITY

‘UNCOMFORTABLE’ Protecting yourself against illness or death isnot usually considered, but this can secure anincome for your family if anything were tohappen to you.

The latest Aviva Family Finances Report(which can be found on at www.aviva.com)reveals that many UK families are puttingluxuries ahead of protecting their loved onesfinancially.

The report discovered that while 50 per cent offamilies are happy to pay for a satellitetelevision package, just 40 per cent have lifeinsurance. It also found that families are morelikely to have insurance for their mobile phone(14 per cent) than insurance that will protecttheir family financially if they were to suffer acritical illness (13 per cent).

Similarly, more people have taken out anextended warranty on electrical items (13 percent) than have income protection insurance,which would potentially pay an income for lifeshould they be unable to work as a result of anaccident or illness (10 per cent).Lack of understanding

The report also reveals that the majority of UKfamilies are avoiding the issue of what theywould do if something happened to an income

earner because they find discussing theirfinances and mortality ‘uncomfortable’. This isin spite of the financial worries that could becaused by not having protection, exacerbatingemotional distress at a difficult time. As aresult, many families ignore the issue and fail toappreciate the value of protecting their familycompared to spending on other items. Avoidingputting measures in place

No one likes to dwell on poor health ormortality, but by denying that illness – or worse– is even a possibility, people are avoidingputting measures in place to protect their lovedones. Too many people assume that someoneelse will step in and look after their families ifthey weren’t there to provide for them, but thereality is very different.Unnecessary Risk

People need to ask themselves just how theywould pay for their mortgages, their food andall the other costs of living should theysuddenly lose an income. While no one likes tothink about ‘what ifs’, by not even consideringthese scenarios, people could be putting thefuture financial security of their families atunnecessary risk.

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The WARR partnership is helping a Wealdenfamily farm breathe commercial life into anarea of neglected woodland to ensure the farmcontinues to be a viable business for bothcurrent and future generations.

The 79 acre farm near High Hurstwoodincludes 50 acres of ancient woodland. This isin a typical High Weald ghyll - a narrowwooded ravine - which has previously limitedthe amount of timber that can be extracted fromthe site.

Now a Woodland Management Plan has beendrawn up with help from the ForestryCommission and a successful application forRDPE grant funding through the Wealden AndRother Rural Partnership means specialistforestry machinery can be bought to create asustainable new income stream for the family.The proposal has been developed withspecialist advice to help manage the woodlandsin a way which will enhance and maintain theirvalue for nature conservation.

The ghyll woodlands are highly valued by thelocal branch of Campaign to Protect RuralEngland and Sussex University, whose studentssurvey and monitor its biodiversity. TheWoodland Management Plan will improvepublic access to the woodlands. It will alsoensure that the ancient woodland continues to

be managed in a way sympathetic to previouscenturies, helping to preserve a range of Sussexflora and fauna.

At the same time the family will be able tomake use of the growing market for localwoodfuel by providing logs and kindling. Thiswill provide much needed additional incomefor the family farm whose members include aqualified tree surgeon.

"This careful use of EU money is helping topreserve Wealden wildlife and landscape byequipping traditional industries with thespecialist tools they need to be competitive inthe 21st century," said Councillor Roy Galley,Wealden member of the Board of the WARRPartnership. "It is very important to maintain aworking countryside while preserving thetremendous biodiversity of the High Weald.""The WARR Partnership Grant of £17,000 hasbeen essential in helping us to buy the specialistScandinavian forestry equipment to extractwood from such difficult terrain," said BarryRudduck of Home Farm Logs. "We are nowmaking plans to expand the marketing offirewood using local garden centres andnurseries as well as using the internet tosupport sales direct from Home Farm.""The grant has helped to create additional part-time work over the winter season. Home FarmLogs expects to be able to offer a contracting

service to other local woodland owners within ayear."

Customers seeking supplies of woodfuel in theUckfield area should [email protected] or ring 07776263030.

PLANTING THE SEED OF A GREAT IDEA

HOME FARM HARNESSES ITS WOODLAND ASSETS

Schoolchildren are being urged to pick up aspade and dig for victory as part of Grown InKent 2012.

The green-fingered initiative – run by KentCounty Agricultural Society and supported byVegucate, an organisation championinghealthy food initiatives – returns following lastyear’s inaugural event which saw All SaintsCEP School in Chatham declared the winnerafter pupils grew almost £100 worth ofproduce.

Children harvest and weigh their produce anddetermine its monetary value using the tableincluded in the resources pack. Thisinformation is recorded and then the producecan be cooked at school, sent home or sold aspart of fundraising events at the school.

Roger Moore, executive manager of KentShowground, owned by the agriculturalsociety and where the winning presentationwill be staged, said: “Grown In Kentencourages children to nurture plants and tolearn the processes involved in growing fruitand vegetables. It is educational, great fun andvery satisfying.

“ Kent has a rich horticultural heritage. If wecan encourage a love of growing early in lifethis will help children to get a real sense ofwhere food comes from and what is grown in

the county.”

This year’s winning school will receive familytickets to attend the Kent County Show – heldover July 13, 14 and 15 – when BBC TVpresenter Adam Henson will present theWinners Cup and Rosette on Saturday, July14.

Schools can download the resources pack fromthe Grown In Kent website –www.growninkent.co.uk – which gives top tipson how to successfully grow potentiallyaward-winning produce. It also includes a list

of suppliers, a value table and a form tocomplete with weight and value for each cropharvested.

Schools who register to enter the competitiononline will receive a free pack of seeds to helpthem on their way.

The produce value grown by each group needsto be verified by the head teacher and a schoolgovernor or member of the PTA before beingsubmitted by Monday, July 2. Winners will benotified by Friday, July 6.

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MILLBROOK MILESTONELocal Landscapers scoop 2012 Award

Now is a great time to be thinking aboutimproving your outdoor space. There areplenty of good reasons to let the Millbrookaward winning design and landscape teamtransform your garden with their professionaladvice, creative designs, and over 30 yearsexperience. Although it is hard to imagine thelong hot days of summer at the moment, if youlet Millbrook help you now, you could berelaxing in your dream garden or even have abrand new swimming pool fitted in time!

Millbrook are proud members of theAssociation of Professional Landscapers andTrust Mark. Following on from their success at

the 2011 APL awards, Millbrook younglandscaper Jake Barton won the YoungAchiever Award at the 2012 APL Awards. TheMillbrook design and landscaping team wonbest medium sized garden project which is acredit to their landscaping excellence.

Millbrook have creative and imaginative waysto transform the look of your existing garden orto create an entirely new one. They can alsobuild separate garden features to fit withinestablished gardens such as ponds, waterfalls,pergola’s and bridges. Individual projects likedrives, lawns, swimming pools and groundwork are all part of the service.

If you are looking for inspiration or have arough idea of what want you want for yourgarden contact Maria in the LandscapeDepartment on 01892 663822. You could alsocall the designer, Freddie on 07795236686 orvisit the Design and Landscape studio in theplant area of the Crowborough Garden centre.The studio is open every day but Freddie isthere if you would like to have an informal chaton Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11amto 4pm.

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Harry Villiers of Villiers Brothers, designer makers of glamorousfurniture for prestigious interiors worldwide, and his friend DavidRiches, award winning graphic designer, creator of publications forsuch names as Liberty, the V & A, the White Company, Laura Ashley,have just set up an inspiring new online shopping sitewww.vintagearchive.co.uk

Harry Villiers and David Riches, both with an unerring eye for theoriginal and fascinating object, have been travelling to far off placesseeking out vintage furniture, toys, posters, industrial cast offs, eachpiece with a genuine story to tell, chosen for durability, wit, and acertain quirky charm.

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BRITISH STILL PAMPERING PETS

We all love our pets, so it’s perhaps notsurprising that despite the UK’seconomy theamount we spend caring for our animal friendsshows no signs of diminishing.

A recent survey by Mintel* has shown that 87%of UK pet owners consider their pet to be partof the family and 70% treat their pet with asmuch care as they would a child. Leading pet

care manufacturer, Rolf C. Hagen, has reportedthat sales of pet care products during 2010continued to grow, while many other retailsectors struggled to survive. Hagen launched awhole raft of new products onto the UK marketlast year and is optimistic that UK families willcontinue to realise the health, educational andsocial benefits of owning a pet.

It seems we like to treat our pets with new toysand these are becoming increasingly like thekind of toys we would buy our children. If youhaven’t visited your local pet shop recently youcould be in for a big surprise when you see therange of things on offer, especially for dogs andcats. For example, the problem of keeping catshappy and out of mischief, especially whentheir busy owners are at work all day.

EQUESTRIAN ACCESS TO PUBLIC FORESTS

DON'T SUPPORT ILLEGAL PUPPY FARMING

The UK’s largest equestrian charity, The BritishHorse Society has pledged its commitment tofight for the future of equestrian access topublic forests.

Equestrian access to thousands of acres ofEngland’s forests could be lost if public forestsare sold off as part of the Government's effortsto plug the national deficit. A consultation onthe future of the public forest estate opened thismorning and the Society is urging allequestrians to respond.

As it stands, horse riders have access to just 22percent of public rights of way and horse-drawn

vehicle drivers a mere five percent - thereforethe loss of any other safe off-road ridingopportunities in our forests would bedevastating for equestrians if access is notpreserved.

The Society’s Director of Access, Safety andWelfare, Mark Weston, said: “If there is to be asale of any forest it is important that access forequestrians is secured for future generationsbefore any such sale takes place - if that cannotbe assured then we would oppose any salevigorously.

“Now is the time for riders to make their voices

heard. It is important that all equestriansrespond to the consultation to ensure thatequestrian access to our forests is preserved.”The Society is urging all riders to join them intheir campaign. Anyone who wishes to be keptup-to-date with the Society’s progress shouldemail [email protected], with thesubject title ‘count me in’.

For further information or to confirmattendance, please contact: Alison Coleman,The British Horse Society, 02476 840463,[email protected]

Buying a dog is a big decision, both for you andthe dog. It is made more difficult by theexistence of illegal puppy farmers, who selldogs to the public without the proper licence.Following complaints, Wealden's LicensingTeam carried out a search of a farm premises inthe District, and found 19 puppies beingunlawfully kept for commercial sale. No adultdogs were found on the premises.

Council Officers were accompanied by theRSPCA. All the puppies found werepronounced fit and heathy after an RSPCAinspection."Always ask questions about a puppy's parentsif you are buying a dog from someone," saidColin Pateman, Animal Welfare LicensingOfficer. "And ask to see the parents if possible.Commercial sellers should have a proper PetShop Licence, which means the premises can

be regularly inspected to make sure theconditions are suitable and the animals arebeing properly fed, watered and their veterinaryneeds catered for."

More information about Pet Shop and DogBreeding Licenses can be found on the Wealdenwebsite, www.wealden.gov.uk.

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JAGUAR HERITAGE RACING IS GO!For the first time since 1956 C and D types will race again

March 2012 marked the launch of JaguarHeritage Racing, a programme which will seeJaguar return to the competitive arena throughthe vibrant world of historic motorsport. For thefirst time since 1956, works-supported C- andD-types will race again at venues includingGoodwood and the Nürburgring, while theseason-long programme will also see JaguarHeritage Racing support numerous additionalevents on the historic motoring calendar. Theseinclude the Mille Miglia, the Pebble BeachConcours d'Elegance, and each round of the E-type challenge in the UK – a series which in

2011 demonstrated the depth of global interestin historic motorsport, and in Jaguar'sparticipation specifically.

As Jaguar embarks on the most extensive newproduct development cycle in its history, it isthe perfect time to invest in and celebrate itsheritage. Says Jaguar Global Brand Director,Adrian Hallmark: "Jaguar is proud of itsheritage, and it is a heritage that is both aliveand ever evolving.The first event at which Jaguar Heritage Racingwill be present is the 2012 Mille Miglia

retrospective in May. This year's running of theMille Miglia has particular significance forJaguar as it marks 60 years since Sir StirlingMoss and Norman Dewis (then Jaguar's chiefdevelopment driver) took the start in the firstdisc-brake equipped C-type. Later that sameyear Sir Stirling Moss recorded the first win fora disc-braked car when he drove another C-typeto victory at Reims, paving the way for thewide-scale use of the technology that we alltake for granted today.

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CITROËN DS5 CAR DESIGN OF THE YEAR’ IN CAR DESIGN NEWS AWARDS

Citroën’s brand new flagship, DS5, has beenvoted ‘Design of the Year - Production Car’ byCar Design News. Just two ‘Car Design of theYear’ accolades are awarded each year - one toa production car and one to a concept. Thewinning designs are selected from a shortlist bythe readers of Car Design News, the leadingonline resource for automotive designprofessionals. For the sixth year running, thedesign community was asked to select thedesigns that impressed them the most. Theaward was announced on 6 March at theGeneva Motor Show.

New DS5 received almost a quarter of the near4,000 votes cast, making the distinctive newCitroën a clear winner in the production carcategory - ahead of its nearest rival theLamborghini Aventador.

Owen Ready, Editor of Car Design News,commented: “The Car Design News Car

Design of the Year Award is voted for by cardesign professionals making this a rareopportunity for those in the industry to showtheir appreciation for the work of their peers.It's easy to see why Citroën DS5's designattracted almost a quarter of the votes in theproduction car category. Both inside and out it’sbold, vibrant and idiosyncratic with a rich mixof materials and exciting design solutions.From its distinctive proportions to its genuinelyspecial cabin, the DS5 marks Citroën out as oneof the most exciting brands around.”

Marc Raven, Communications Director atCitroën UK, said: “We’re delighted that NewCitroën DS5 has been voted Car Design of theYear by the readers of Car Design News. DS5 isthe embodiment of distinctive design, so tohave this recognition from an internationalautomotive design community is tribute to thework of its creative team. Andy Cowell, DS5’sDesign Manager describes it as ‘a hybrid in a

tailored suit’ - just the sort of bold statementthat is helping DS5 capture the hearts andminds of industry peers, press and the public.”

New Citroën DS5 is the latest addition to thestylish and distinctive DS line. With innovativestyling, sophisticated materials and exceptionaldesign, DS5 showcases the very best ofCitroën’s ‘Créative Technologie’.

DS5 is the first Citroën with a full hybriddrivetrain, combining an HDi diesel enginewith electric power. Hybrid4 technologysuccessfully blends 200bhp, four wheel drive,zero emissions for urban use, an accelerationboost function and low CO2 emissions fromjust 99g/km.

For a test drive contact Wilmoths Citroen at oneof their branches in Sussex or Kent


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MILESTONE YEARASTON MARTIN SAY WATCH OUR VS AND QS.

2012 marks the fifth anniversary of anindependently owned Aston Martin, one of theworld's most acclaimed manufacturers ofluxury sports cars. Fittingly, 2012 will also bethe year that the new V12 Zagato makes itsdebut as a production car demonstrating thatnow, more than ever before, Aston Martin is atthe forefront of bespoke manufacturing, thenew dynamic in the luxury marketplace.

2012 sees the arrival of the revised V8 Vantagerange. Enhancements include the introductionof Aston Martin's acclaimed Seven-speedSportshift™ II transmission, with a newaerodynamic package derived from themotorsport variants of the Vantage range.

In keeping with Aston Martin's philosophy ofcontinuous improvement, the 2012 Vantagerange includes upgrades to chassis and braking.The Vantage range is now topped by the newV12 Zagato. Created by a team at the Gaydonstudios led by Aston Martin's Director ofDesign, Marek Reichman, the V12 Zagato is acelebration of the long-standing collaborationbetween the two companies, a fitting testamentto the importance Aston Martin places ondesign, technology, craftsmanship and skilledBritish manufacturing. Just 150 examples will

be made at Aston Martin's Gaydon factory.Q by Aston Martin is a service that goes beyondthe standard palette of paint, leather and trimfinishes, taking the company into a new era inpersonalisation. A team that brings AstonMartin's designers together with the company'sengineers and highly experienced craftspeople,allowing customers to enhance and personalisetheir Aston Martin with meticulous attention todetail.

The service can be extended to interior andexterior styling, offering almost endlessopportunity for expression. Thanks to AstonMartin's unique VH (Vertical Horizontal)Architecture, the philosophy that forms thebackbone of its sports cars, the company hasevolved a fast, flexible and modular approach toengineering. With Q by Aston Martin, theability to commission the design andmanufacture of your unique car is now withinreach.

Q by Aston Martin can help to design andprocure luxury items beyond the customers’ car.This could extend to colour matching aBrompton bicycle to their Aston Martin,supporting the customer’s architect to designtheir house, or creating colour themes and

materials for the interior specification of ayacht. The Virage and Cygnet models presentedat Geneva have been enhanced and personalisedto include unique colour and trim finishes, eachcar is a one-off showcase for the possibilitiesoffered by Q by Aston Martin. The Virage witha bespoke Mariana Blue satin paint finish withan interior that includes blue carbon fibre,saddle leather floor mats, and striking yellowdetailing, together with exclusive conceptcomponents, including a header mounted track-day HD video camera, luggage rack andstriking forged, diamond turned wheel, all ofwhich have been developed by the team,illustrating the scope of the service and thelengths to which customers can go with theirindividual requests.

In 2012, Aston Martin offers customers aremarkable fifteen models, including Rapide,the DBS Coupe and DBS Volante, VirageCoupe and Volante, DB9 Coupe and DB9Volante, the V8 Vantage Coupe and VantageRoadster, the Vantage S Coupe and Roadsterand the V12 Vantage. In addition, there is theCygnet city car and One-77 supercar, and theline-up will be joined by the V12 Zagato inmid-2012.


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BRITISH HERITAGETry the wind in the hair experience for a day

NEW CONTINENTAL GT AND GTC as well as Mulsanne drive deliveries for Bentley

Nothing typifies British ‘wind-in-the-hair’motoring better than a Morgan, and most sportscar enthusiasts have either owned one or giventhe matter serious thought at one time oranother. Well, thanks to Allon White SportsCars of Cranfield, Bedfordshire, you no longerhave to ‘buy to try’, as they have a range ofattractive hire packages ranging from one dayto a week – or longer if required.

A Morgan Plus 4 forms the backbone of thefleet and a 4/4 and Roadster are to be added inthe near future. Charges start at £170 per day.

Gift vouchers are available for those wanting toarrange hire as a present for someone else’sbirthday, or other special occasion such asFathers’ Day.

Those who ultimately buy a new or usedMorgan from Allon White as a result of a ‘trybefore you buy’ hire will be entitled to a prorata refund on the purchase price. Said JohnBellenger, the Managing Director of AllonWhite Sports Cars: “As one of the UK’s longestestablished Morgan dealers, we are veryfamiliar with the unique place Morgans hold in

the hearts of enthusiasts the world over, and it isa privilege to be able to provide a taste of whatfull ownership can bring. Our customers hirefor all manner of reasons from satisfying a longheld curiosity to surprising a friend or lovedone with a surprise drive. With a good stock ofnew and used sale cars, we are in a goodposition to assist those who then become bittenby the Morgan bug – a common occurrence!”

Further details can be found onwww.allonwhite.co.uk.

Bentley Motors’ deliveries continue toaccelerate in the run up to the GenevaMotorshow. All major regions are up with aglobal increase of 47% year-on-year and 894cars delivered to customers. China and the USare going head-to-head to become Bentley’snumber one global market in 2012 with Chinain front at the very start of the year with 324cars delivered (+66%) whilst US deliverieswere up 29% (251 cars) over the same period.Bentley’s Chairman and Chief Executive,Wolfgang Dürheimer, said: “This is anexcellent start to the new year for Bentley. Weare maintaining the momentum from last yearwhich clearly reflects the strong confidencecustomers have in our brand and in our newproducts worldwide.”

The increase was driven by strong demand forboth the new GT and the recently launchedContinental GTC, both of which have increasedsales with 265 and 214 cars deliveredrespectively. This is before the first ContinentalV8s reach customers in the second quarter. Inaddition, the Mulsanne is attractingsignificantly increased orders especially fromthe Middle East and China which could mean a

record year for the flagship Bentley.

Another interesting development has been theincreasing demand for the two-doorContinental GT in China. Long seen as a four-door market, Chinese customers areincreasingly attracted to the style andexhilaration associated with sports cars andBentley is well-placed to take advantage giventhe breadth of its model line-up. Mr Dürheimercontinued: “Chinese customers are increasinglylike any other. They turn to Bentley for the

finest craftsmanship and luxury combined withhigh technology and performance.

This combination makes us unique as Bentleyis as much about driving as being driven. Withour V8 models arriving in the markets later thisyear as well as the new Mulsanne MullinerDriving Specification being presented at theGeneva Motorshow, I am confident that we willbe able to deliver solid double digit growththroughout the year.”


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