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Southend on Sea to hold its first ever Maritime Festival

NAUTICAL but nice activities are set to take place this weekend as Southend-on-Sea holds its first ever Maritime

Festival with free events for all the family to enjoy.

The festival, on June 6-7, is organised by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council to celebrate the maritime heritage of the borough will include live music, celebrity chefs’ cookery demonstrations, opportunities to try your hand at rowing, sand castle-making and sculptures through to history talks.

If you’ve ever wanted to design your own deck chair, head to the nearby Royals Shopping Centre and unleash your creative instincts on this most iconic item of beach furniture.

The pier bandstand will be a focal point for music with traditional and modern sea shanties will also be performed, as will several choral works from local choirs.

The organisers have also invited local fishermen to talk about their ancient and often perilous trade, while actors will bring to life historic events from our maritime and naval past.

On the beach, renowned sand sculptor Mark Anderson will be demonstrating his craft and the Festival’s events team will be co-ordinating a series of creative sandcastle workshops.

There will be a number of opportunities to get crafty and make wind chimes, decorate sea shells and create your own seaside scene – in a jar!

Local shellfish are a real delicacy, so get ready to tuck into cockles, mussels, oysters and more. Fresh fish will also feature, as will locally-reared and produced meat, cheese, wine and beer.

Celebrity chefs will also be dropping in to inspire you to get creative in the kitchen and make the most of all the goodies you’ve bought in the Farmers’ Market.

Southend College will be on hand to take your tastebuds on a culinary journey through time, plus masterclasses from The Great British Bake Off’s Cathryn Dresser.

Naturally, no day by the great British seaside is complete without having a picnic, so the Maritime Festival is inviting you to pack a hamper, rug and

some folding chairs and join us on City Beach. There will be bouncy castles and free entertainment on our performance stage to enjoy as you nibble on your crisps and sandwiches.

If you’ve still got room, there will be a food trail organised by Southend’s seafront traders for you to explore some of the traditional and more exotic flavours available along the esplanade.

At one time, tea dances were hosted by Royal Navy officers aboard their ships at naval stations. To bring this charming tradition back to life, the Maritime Festival will be organising dances and classes in association with Southend’s Lindy Hop Exchange.

You can find out more at southendmaritimefestival.co.uk

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in briefn BRAINTREE DISTRICT MUSEUM To commemorate the 70th anniversary of VE Day, the museum is holding an exhibition entitled WWII: The People’s Story.Interviewing people across the district who lived through the period, the display explores life during air raids, work of local industries and arrival of American GIs at nearby airfields.It runs from July to September at the museum in Manor Street, open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm.

n BIG COLLECTION EVENT The British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK are appealing for volunteers to help at a collection weekend at local Tesco stores to help raise thousands of pounds for the two charities.Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14, if you interested in volunteering for the Big Collection you can email BigCollection@tescocharitypartnership.org.uk or call 0345 123 2399.

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ESSEX County Council is recruiting school crossing patrol officers across the county to fill vacancies at established

crossings.The purpose of the job is to help

children, parents and other people across the road at designated times of day, during school term time only.

Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Highways Maintenance and Small Schemes, Cllr Eddie Johnson, said: “These are important vacancies to fill for the community and we encourage members of the community to apply.”

There are vacancies all over the county with three in Chelmsford, two in Colchester and single vacancies at Basildon, Benfleet, Brightlingsea, Buckhurst Hill, Brentwood, Harlow, Maldon, Thorpe-le-Soken, Tolleshunt D’Arcy and Waltham Abbey.

All of the crossings are long standing and have met stringent safety criteria to qualify for a school crossing patrol.

For the last 11 years Gerry Low has

been a crossing patrol officer, the last three on patrol at Spital Road, Maldon, for pupils at All Saints’ C of E Primary School.

At the grand age of 84, Gerry loves getting out of the house in the morning to hit the road with his lollipop.

He said: “One of the best things is getting to know the children and their families.

“A mum told me once that her little boy had said to her: ‘If the lollipop man doesn’t turn up one day does the school have to close?’ That says it all, doesn’t it?

“It’s one of those jobs you get so attached to. I often think to myself at my age I’m not having another winter of that, but one way or the other I turn up. If I didn’t enjoy it I wouldn’t do it, would I?”

Gerry works 8.15am to 9am and 3.15pm to 3.45pm. Essex County Council keeps him comfortable and warm with hats, jackets, gloves, wellies and socks supplied as part of the job.

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Even at 84, Gerry Low still enjoys being a lollipop man

AWARDS totalling £30,000 will benefit 16 cultural Essex-based projects.

Managed by the Cultural Development team, the Small Grants Scheme has

recently announced that the latest round of awards will support projects such as the Essex Indians

community group and Essex Boys and Girls Clubs.

An award of £2,430 has been granted to the Essex Boys and Girls Clubs to provide young people with the opportunity to create and exhibit work in conjunction with the

Essex Craft and Design Show.Lucy Teed, the club’s Art Development Worker

said: “(EBGC) provide a variety of activities for young people aged 11 to 19. Essex County Council’s support towards our project will enable us to engage and inspire even more young people. The partnership with the Design and Craft Show will establish new working relationships with professionals in the creative field and expand the number of artistic opportunities we can provide across Essex.”

County Councillor Roger Hirst said: “Culture in Essex is thriving and it is important that we contribute to it by encouraging and incentivising through grants such as these. I look forward to hearing outcomes from all of the projects that have benefitted during this round of grants.”

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Ruby Ruby Ruby, for Inner Wheel District 24

IT WAS Up, Up and Away for the Essex & East Herts District of Inner Wheel, as it celebrated its 40th year as a District with

a special event held in the Grand Pavilion of Hylands Park House.

The organisation is one of the largest women’s service organisations in the world, with 19,000 members in 29 Districts in Great Britain & Ireland and has given practical help to many people in the region and raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for local, national and international charities.

Over 200 members and guests including the Association’s National President, Thelma

Pacsoo attended the Ruby Celebration which included afternoon tea, musical entertainment and a balloon launch in the grounds.

District 24 which covers Essex and part of East Herts was formed in 1974 and currently has 425 members in 22 Clubs throughout the region.

A display of photographs was also a poignant tribute chronicling the history of the District and its Clubs since its formation.

Speaking at the event, Jean Kay, District Chairman, said: “We are so proud of what the members of District 24 have achieved in the last 40 years.

Wherever help has been needed, be it at clubs for stroke victims, the blind or disabled, hospital shops or entertaining children from the disaster region of Chernobyl, our members could be found. When not providing ‘hands-on’ assistance, they have been busy raising money for a huge range of charities including, this year, filling and sending 305 backpacks to our District’s international charity, Mary’s Meals.

“All our members, past and present, deserve a big ‘thank you’ for their commitment and hard work and now it is their time to celebrate.”

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THE Dogs Trust Basildon is gearing up to celebrate its first Fun Day taking place at Barleylands Showground in Billericay on June 21, from 11am-4pm.

The day will include a dog show including 12 different classes covering everything from Gentle Giants to Waggiest Tails and not forgetting Best in Show. Additional activities also include a parade of some of the homeless hounds from Dogs Trust Basildon.

Since the rehoming centre opened last June, the 19th in the charities network, nearly 1,000 dogs have found happy new homes and a handful of dogs making an appearance at the show will be hoping that they too will soon find new families.

Samantha Davies, Dogs Trust Basildon, Supporter Relations Officer said: “We’re so excited that the time has come for our first Fun Day. Since we opened in June last year we’ve been overwhelmed with the support from the local community and hope to see lots of familiar faces on June 21. There will be something for everyone and we

hope that many will see this as a great way to celebrate Father’s Day, what better than have a day out with the family and raise much needed pounds for homeless hounds.”

Entry is £3 per adult, £1 per child. Four-legged friends go free. To find out more about the event visit www.dogstrust.org.uk.

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WOMEN across Essex are being encouraged to get involved in

sporting activities as part of Women’s Sport Week.

Taking place until June 7, it is an opportunity for everybody involved with playing, delivering, leading or working in sport to celebrate, raise awareness and increase the profile of women’s sport across the UK.

The initiative is being led by Women in Sport, supported by national governing bodies, county sports partnerships, Sky Sports, the BBC, Sport England and supporters from across the sport sector.

Active Essex, the sport and physical activity partnership for greater Essex, has organised a range of activities for women and girls to ‘get active’ and join in.

Councillor Ray Gooding, Essex County Council’s Cabinet Member with responsibility for Sport and Physical Activity, said: “Women’s Sport Week is a great opportunity to promote how more women can catch the ‘Get Active’ bug and get involved in sporting activities. Active Essex has been successful in encouraging the women of Essex to get active in sport and physical activity and we need to

build on this during this national event.”Through the SHE (Sport Health Education)

project that has been running since 2011 after receiving Sport England National Lottery funding, and managed by Active Essex, women have not only improved their fitness and health but also their sense of well-being and motivation. They have made friends, lost weight, gained confidence and been inspired to try new things. Many of these women, who

would never have had an opportunity like this before, are now trained to run their own women only sport and physical activity sessions in their communities.

Activities taking place include Aerobic Toner − Friday 9.30am, Unitarian Meeting House, SS1 2LL and Zumba, Active Life − Saturdays 9.30am Milton Community Centre, SS1 4HX.

To celebrate Women’s Sports Week, the Active Women’s Festival funded by Active Essex will be taking place this Saturday from 3-5pm, at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre, Garons Park, Southend. The event encourages women of all ages to come along and try a variety of activities for free while having a laugh with like-minded women. Activities include: Zumba / Fit Steps / Aerobics / Boxercise / Combat / Yoga and Pilates. To find a local activity near you visit getactive.activeessex.org.

Calling all women to get activeCHELMSFORD MARATHON

New and improved route for 26-mile runTHE Chelmsford Marathon is back for 2015! Following the terrific achievement of last year’s first marathon, The J’s Hospice has announced the 2015 Chelmsford Marathon will take place on Sunday October 18, 2015 with a new and improved route, which sees runners set off from iconic Shire Hall and continue directly down the High Street.

One of the first runners to sign up to the event is local man Paul Bridges, 30, from Writtle. He ran in last year’s inagural Chelmsford Marathon and was bowled over by the level of support received from spectators across Chelmsford, but particularly in his home village of Writtle. This will be Paul’s 100th marathon and he has already requested the number ‘100’ in anticipation of this fantastic achievement.

If you want to join or support Paul during the Chelmsford Marathon visit www.chelmsfordmarathon.org.uk.

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THE Chelmsford Ballet Company will be holding its annual auditions for dancing membership in June, ahead of its auditions for its 2016 production, The Sleeping Beauty

which will run from March 16-19 at the Civic Theatre, Chelmsford.

Auditions will take place on Sunday June 21, 2015 at CYGAMS HQ, Chelmsford. If dancers can’t make this date, a provisional second date for auditions has been set for September 6, depending on demand. Applications are sought from male and female dancers to join the Company. The closing date for applications is set for June 7, 2015.

Following a ballet class before a panel of distinguished adjudicators, successful candidates are invited to join the Company as either junior, general or senior dancing members and will be eligible to audition for its annual production. Only auditioned members may audition to dance in the production in separate auditions held later in the year. For more information contact the Membership Secretary on CBCenquiries@hotmail.com or visit www.thechelmsfordballetcompany.co.uk.

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STV Productions are looking for real stories from local people who have been conned out of their cash by scammers.

A new series for Channel 5 will investigate a broad range of financial frauds including postal scams, phone scams, identity theft, and doorstep crime.

With a 25% rise in recorded cases of fraud last year, scammers are increasing across the UK and are finding new ways to con innocent people out of their hard earned cash.

STV Productions would like to hear from anyone, whether an individual or a business, who has experience of a scam. If you have a story to tell and you would like the opportunity to appear on television and warn others of the tricks of the scammers then please get in touch.

Email: yourstories@stv.tvPhone: 0800 747 17 17Closing date for applications is Tuesday June 30, 2015.

WATCH your baby’s early movements from its yawns and stretches while it’s still in the womb.

Window to the Womb specialists in private pre-natal baby scanning, has opened its latest studio in Witham, Essex. The studio which uses the latest ultrasound technology, provides families with a real time first glimpse of their unborn child in 3D and moving three dimensional images (4D) by highly qualified sonographers.

It is the fourth to open outside of their Nottingham based flagship studio, which first opened in 2004 and is part of a nationwide franchise rollout to over 40 locations across England and Wales over the following three years.

The Window to the Womb studio in Witham has been opened in the Grove Centre by Southminster-based couple Mark and Charmaine Sadleir. Mark is already a successful local entrepreneur and businessman and has a wealth of managerial experience, Charmaine will be running the studio on a day to day basis.

Mark commented: “We are extremely humbled

by the warm reception that we are already receiving from customers in and around Chelmsford, Braintree and Colchester. Having a young family ourselves, we understand only too well the excitement that comes with expecting a child. Charmaine and I are extremely excited to bring Window to the Womb to expectant parents across Essex and the early demand has been overwhelming.”

To book a scan or to find out more call 01376 512744 or visit www.windowtothewomb.co.uk.

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in briefn KIDS’ TAKEOVER SEASON English Heritage has launched a nationwide search for its first ever CEO (Child Executive Offer). The new role has been created as part of its Kids' Takeover season this summer. English Heritage is looking for a CEO with a difference to lead the summer programme of events and fun activities. Auditions will be held at Audley End House and Gardens in Essex. Children can apply online at www. english-heritage.org.uk/ kidstakeover. Applications close at midnight on Sunday, June 7.

n ADULT LEARNERS WEEK 2015 Taking place from June 13-19 across the county is Adult Learn-ing Week, held to give people the opportunity to try free taster sessions in a variety of subjects. Try your hand at arts and crafts, beauty, food, jewellery making, languages and much more. The sessions will take place within libraries in Basildon, Brentwood, Shenfield, Chelmsford, Harlow, Maldon and Rayleigh. For more information visit www.alw.org.uk.

n FREE DAY OF FAMILY FUN A new event for Colchester, Street Wise, is offering all things ‘street’ including dance, food, and sports for families to enjoy this summer. The event takes place at Colchester Institute on Saturday June 13, 10am-4pm.

n YOUNG WRITERS AWARDS If you’re an aspiring young writer, you’ve only one day to apply for The National Young Writers’ Awards. To take part simply put pen to paper and write a 500 word story to the theme of ‘Strange Events & Peculiar Happenings.’ You could win a trip to Disneyland Paris for your whole family and £500 worth of books for your school. If you are aged 5-14 years, submit your story free via www.explorelearning.co.uk/youngwriters or pop into your local Explore Learning centre. Closing date tomorrow, June 5, 2015.

n WELLBEING FESTIVALThe Mind Body and Spirit festival takes place in Chelmsford on Saturday June 13 and Sunday June 14, at the Marconi Club, off Beehive Lane. Enjoy stage performances, workshops, demonstrations, therapies and spiritual guidance. Tickets £3.50 per adult, children free. For information www.lifearts.co.uk.

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T OWIE’s Ferne McCann has launched her debut fashion collection with LOTD.co.uk a new online fashion e-retailer. From the latest on-trend

celebrity inspired fashions to timeless classics and simple basics, LOTD is the new go-to site.

“Look of The Day by Ferne” is a unique mix of on-trend statement pieces combined with relaxed tailoring and must-have unique designs.

Items in the collection which is inspired by Ferne’s personal style, include classic striped waistcoats, dresses, playsuits, summer crochet co-ordinates, timeless blazers and affordable denim wear.

All items are available now and stocked in sizes 8-14.

Ferne said about the collection: “I am thrilled to collaborate with LOTD for their global launch. It has been an amazing experience to create my first fashion edit with them - everything has been handpicked from Paris. I wanted the range to include both smart and more relaxed pieces, with a range of price points to suit everyone”

For details of the Exclusive 2015 Collection visit www.lotd.co.uk.

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Audley End House in Bloom

IF THE Chelsea Flower Show has got your green fingers twitching, then look no further than the gardens at Audley End in Saffron Walden, Essex, which is branching out to host a brand new Audley in Bloom event on Sunday June 14, 2015.

Visitors to Audley which boasts a tranquil landscape setting with stunning views across the unspoilt Essex countryside, can take a step through the garden gate as the estate comes to life for the summer, and join the English Heritage garden team for the day as they rake up the past in

the historical grounds and uncover the wonders of the Great British garden. Visitors digging for answers to their garden dilemmas can get to the root of the problem with workshops led by expert team members and Essex Plant Heritage Group; they can discover the fragrant Sweet Peas and Pelargonium’s in the Show House and be part of the audience of a special English Heritage Gardeners’ Question Time.

Kids can grow their knowledge with a garden trail across the acres of stunning landscape, and

join in with seed sowing and creative crafts.

There will be music from Saffron Walden County High School Jazz Band and Saxophone Quartet and folk musicians ‘One Field Away’ as well as succulent cream teas and refreshments available throughout the day.

Over the weekend people can also get their green fingers on some garden greats at stalls representing nurseries and growers from across the local area offering wonderful selections of plants to buy.

Visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/audley.

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CELEBRITY milliner Victoria Carson will be judging the most glamorous outfit at Greenwoods Hotel & Spa Ladies Ascot-style day on June 18.

The event takes place in the Marquee and includes live music from X-Factor finalist Idreiss as well as delicious buffet and afternoon tea. It is being held in association with local charity Havering & Brentwood Bereavement Society.

Victoria’s whose glamorous ‘Victoria Charles’ hats and headpiece designs have featured in glossy publications including Vogue, has a ready-to-wear collection and can also create a bespoke design to suit you - ‘the bigger, the bolder, the better,’ is her motto.

Victoria said: “I’m thrilled to be part of such an exciting and glamorous day and for such a great cause!” The day will also include a luxury raffle which includes a summer headpiece donated by Victoria with a donation for every ticket purchase. Tickets are still available, £59. To book call 01277 829990.

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n FASHION Lovers of East clothing, who are renowned for their embroidery, embellishment and colourful print designs are opening an outlet at Freeport Braintree this week. East has been at the forefront of artisan fashion since 1994.

n LIVE MUSIC A tribute evening takes place at the Bardswell Social Club, Weald Road, Brentwood on Friday June 12. Swing with the Ratpack and Rock n Roll with the Buddy Holly show. Admission £7.50 including a fish or chicken and chips supper. Admission without food £4. For tickets telephone 01277 214057 or 07789 114019.

n EATING OUT The Prince Regent Hotel, Chigwell has recently launched its new look menu featuring a selection of dishes that will appeal to all tastebuds, from meat eaters to vegetarian options and fans of seafood fare. Enjoy pre-dinner cocktails too on the hotel’s terrace. For more details visit www.menzieshotels.co.uk.

IRISH FAIRY DOORS SUMMER OF SOUND

Search for a singing starDO you have what it takes to be the next singing sensation?

If the answer is ‘yes’ then Summer of Sound at The Mercury could be just what you’re looking for.

Starting with live auditions on June 27-28, 2015, Summer of Sound is the opportunity for aspiring artists to perform to the masses and win the chance of recording their own single.

Following the live auditions where 10 finalists will be chosen, July will be spent gigging at pop-up events in and around The Mercury shopping centre. Finalists will also be given the opportunity to record a 30 second trailer at AmisStar Vocal Studios to promote their sound and talents across social media.

On August 1-2, the 10 finalists will take centre stage at the LIVE final. Whoever has rallied the most votes at 4pm on August 2, will be crowned the Summer of Sound winner. If you think you’ve what it takes visit www.intomercury.co.uk.

WOULD you like to welcome a fairy into your home? If so, then we have good news for you! The

Irish Fairy Door Company have now

landed on UK shores with its range of high quality, handmade wooden fairy doors. And, even better for us in Essex. Their UK distributor Ackerman International are based in Hatfield Broad Oak.

Created by life-long friends Niamh Sherwin Barry and Aoife Lawler, along with their husbands Oisin and Gavin,

The Irish Fairy Door Company helps fairies relocate into human homes, classrooms, gardens and woods with its range of beautiful Irish fairy doors, which can be installed just about

anywhere. Once in place, the creative team at Fairy HQ ensures direct access to Fairy Valley, so the magic continues long after the fairy has moved in – with ongoing magical messages, play

ideas and stories delivered to children and parents who register their fairy’s name on the website, via email and an app. The company has already found human homes for more than 150,000 fairies worldwide since its creation just 18 months ago.

“Our mission is to give every fairy a human home, and for every human

home to have its very own fairy,” comments Niamh Sherwin Barry, Director at The Irish Fairy Door Company, “The doors open up a brand new world of imagination and creativity for parent and child alike, allowing them to explore the magic together.

Fairy doors, are available in a variety of colours and styles (RRP £20). www.theirishfairydoorcompany.com.

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Create some magic in your home or garden

EVERY year more than 850 volunteers give up their time to ensure Saint Francis Hospice provides

the best care and support to everyone who needs it.

As part of Volunteers Week (June 1-7) the hospice is highlighting the incredible contribution made by its dedicated volunteers who work a total of 135,225 hours a year and save the charity almost £2 million every year.

There are many reasons why volunteers decide to get involved but what they all share is a great sense of satisfaction and being part of an organisation which makes a difference to peoples’ lives.

“The UK Volunteer Week gives us a special opportunity to say a huge ‘Thank You’ to the 853 volunteers working in our hospice departments, shops and within the community,” says Gill Wendelken, voluntary

service’s manager at the hospice. “This wonderful and essential volunteer team, which is appreciated all year round, adds so much to the work of our organisation through their unselfish giving of time, experience and skills.”

Pearl Harley, 79 a former lab

technician at Havering Sixth Form College, has been volunteering every Monday for the past 16 years and during that time she has helped comfort countless families and relatives.

“I find it very rewarding that I have done something that will hopefully have helped someone that day,” she says.

“As we are going around we can talk to patients and their relatives. Sometimes they really need someone to talk to.”

Pearl who lives in Brentwood, said her role involves getting breakfast trays ready for patients, bringing patients refreshments and ensuring cupboards are stocked.

The grandmother decided to get involved after she lost three sister-in-laws to cancer related illnesses and says the hospice is now a very important part of her life.

“I want to put something back because you never know when you are going to need it as well,” adds

Pearl. “Everyone at the hospice is very caring and it is a lovely environment. Unless you have actually been there you may have a fear of a hospice but it is such a lovely, peaceful place.”

The hospice will be hosting a series of Thank You evenings in June and July to recognise and celebrate all the hard work done by volunteers, many of whom will also be presented with long service awards.

There are a wide range of volunteer opportunities and the hospice is particularly in need of complementary therapists, drivers to transport patients and carers, shops assistants, helpers for the garden and at fundraising events.

To get involved or to find out more, contact the Voluntary Services Department on 01708 758614 or visit the website at www.sfh.org.uk.

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n PUBLIC SPEAKER WANTED Are you a confident Basildon borough school pupil interested in publicspeaking? The Play Your Part Volunteer awards is looking for students to be eventpresenters at this year’s awards ceremony on Wednesday September 23. Organised by Basildon Council, in partnership with Basildon, Billericay & Wickford CVS and main sponsors West & Coe funeral directors, the awards is designed to recognise the great achievements and contributions of the many volunteers in Basildon borough across nine categories.Auditions will be held on Wednesday August 12 from 10am to noon andWednesday August 19, from 2pm to 4pm. To book an audition, or for more information, contact Heather Wood on01268 294513.

n LIVE MUSIC Visitors to Greenwoods Spa & Hotel in Billericay can enjoy being serenaded by Michael Buble tribute act Joe Fryd on June 19. For further details 01277 829990.

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CHARLOTTE has exhibited internationally, in Japan, Lahore, Hong

Kong, New York and Singapore. Closer to home her painting ‘The Theatre’ was accepted into the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2012. She also participated in From Morning Till Night, a special event for Katerina Šedá hosted by Tate Modern in 2011, and has since had works shown at Battersea Affordable Art Fair 2013 and Christie’s.

Last year Charlotte also qualified as a Saatchi Gallery Drawing Competition Finalist and featured on the BBC Culture Show in 2013. Made in Essex caught up with this exceptionally talented artist to find out more about her work.

How did your love of drawing and painting come about? What are your first memories?

One of my earliest memories in art is doing a course when I was really young. I was in a room with lots of old people and I was the youngest by far. It was held in a local church, and we had to copy an image

from photographs or postcards. Everyone drew them quite realistically but I took the image and I made it really fantastical with multi-coloured pictures. I changed the ducks, I changed the colour of the roof, I changed the colour of the trees… and when we laid them out everyone’s was very similar to the postcard and mine was absolutely crazy.Who are your artistic inspirations - both past and present?

Past - It would have to be Lawrence Alma-Tadema, his work is exquisite. I would want him to be my teacher and mentor. Present - Anselm Kiefer, I saw his show at the Royal

Academy and it left such a strong memory in my mind.What is the best work you’ve created so far?

My work changes all the time, that’s the only way I believe you learn through experimenting, trying all different ideas until one works out. I have learnt through my mistakes.

My current theme is the ‘ladies’ which range from classic fashion sketches, to ice cream ladies, afternoon tea ladies, sushi ladies and beyond. Commercially these have really taken off and are selling really well.

I’m also pushing them into making a brand, it’s all to come.

What is the most interesting exhibition you have taken part in?Last summer I drew the Chicago skyline in a live painting session for Paint Jam London. We set up our four-metre canvases outside Kings Cross station and everyone and anyone could come and paint on the painting. It was such a busy event and went down really well. It was nice to see people who had never painted before get involved. Do you get inspired wandering around galleries - if so what are your favourites in the UK/worldwide?Yes I do, London is such an amazing city for art. It’s filled with so much to do and see. The V&A in a fantastic museum, it’s free and filled with such beautiful things. My favourite is Sir John Soane’s Museum. I recommend that you go. It’s a small museum and they do a night tour where they light the house with candles. It’s beautiful.

What’s been your best and worst career moment?

My best career moment was receiving my letter saying I had got in to the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, I cried. Also it was last year when I quit my part time jobs and went full time as an artist. You have to take risks in life. I don’t have a worst... I have learnt from mistakes, but they are important to make, when you make a mistake it shifts your way of seeing and thinking, which I feel is important. You are never too young or old to stop growing as a person and learning. Mistakes can only make you stronger. What are your five top tips for aspiring artists? 1) Keep working on your style and don’t give up. Follow what feels true to yourself by using your gut instinct when creating. 2) Take up a part time course in art. There are so many courses out there which are cheap and easy to do. You need one evening or morning of your week to commit to being creative. When creating you use a different part of your brain, it can be so relaxing yet challenging. 3) Take risks, if you don’t ask

you don’t get. Keep making and creating and get your work out there. Social media is so important in today’s day and age. Push your work on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest.4) Use what’s around you, all the top artists have throughout history. Start with drawing your newest item of clothing or a plant. And experiment with different materials. 5) Visit galleries. Go onto Time Out online and check out what’s on. Go and see paintings and sculpture. It’s so inspiring. Take a notepad and make notes on all the things you liked and didn’t like. 6) Spend all the time you can working on your art. Truly believe in yourself and stick to what’s true to you. Don’t take other people’s advice. You know in your heart of hearts what is good and hopefully a market out there for your type of work.

To see examples of Charlotte’s work take a look at her website and Instagram: Website: charlotteposner.comInstagram: posnerartTwitter: @charlotteposner

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Essex born artist, Charlotte Posner was born and raised in Loughton. She specialises in highly detailed works, individually rendered in the traditional media of drawing, ceramics, and oil painting. Her pieces, all original hand painted artworks, are highly collectable and sought after.

Creativity knows no bounds

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HYLANDS Estate, Chelmsford boasts the title of ‘44th best place to wed in the UK’ by luxury bridal magazine, Brides.

The Conde Nast publication, gave its top 70 places to tie the knot in a special spring feature and Hylands was the only venue in Essex to make it on the list.

Tamsin Beeson, Wedding Planner, Hylands Estate, says: “We’re thrilled to be chosen by Brides magazine as one of the top places to get married in the UK..”

Hylands Estate also won Best

Wedding Venue (Heritage) in Essex in 2014 and has also been shortlisted for a host of other awards too.

The stunning country Grade II-listed property presents the perfect setting for intimate gatherings or lavish receptions and overlooks the landscaped gardens and parkland beyond.

The banqueting room is extravagantly decorated in a neo baroque style, with a marble fireplace and floor to ceiling windows providing a stunning space for wedding parties. The

spectacular contemporary Grand Pavilion allows Hylands to accommodate a wide range of weddings, including cultural weddings too and accommodates up to 300 people. It offers the latest in style and sophistication with romantic lighting and

creates an ideal space for large receptions. It can also be used alongside the more traditional rooms in the house for wedding ceremonies.”

Couples planning their big day are invited to attend a special Wedding Open Day at the award-

winning Essex venue on Sunday June 14, from 10am-4pm. To find out more, visit the website www.hylandsestateweddings.co.uk, or call 01245 605500.

One Happy Couple!For Ryan and Samantha Matthams there was never going to be any

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Ensure your wedding day is one to remember. Hylands House, in Chelmsford, Essex, is a stunning Grade II listed property, restored to its former glory, and the perfect venue where to tie the knot.

Wedding Bells at a beautiful location

From a country mansion to a marvellous marquee for your big day

High-end decorative marquees and the largest range of themed interiors in the UK perfect for weddings, events and festivals are provided by House of Hud.

THE company founded by Katherine Hudson has remained a UK market leader almost since its inception and is renowned

for its stunning range of interiors and has won ‘Best Marquee Provider in London and the South East’ in The Wedding Industry Awards twice since the awards began, and Katherine has picked up regional business awards for ‘Businesswoman of the Year’ and ‘Employer of the Year’.

Over the years they have attracted loyal customers who enjoy the personal and efficient service, appreciate the

recommendations given on every element of their event and attention

to detail in the furnishings and linings.

Unusually for a marque company, almost half the crew that arrive to set up the tents are female which helps to maintain the high standards for the interiors and is often commented on by clients - especially

Brides – who find the presence of female crew reassuring that

their needs will be understood and puts them at ease at a time

that can often be stressful during the build-up to their wedding.

The company now has nine unique interiors designed around different themes from interiors inspired by English heritage in the William Morris interior to those inspired by some of the world’s most exotic and colourful cultures such as the Bollywood-inspired Bombay Boudoir - each tent or interior has a distinctive personality and offers clients something unique.

They have also added some stunning Moghul styled canvas tents – their Pearl and Oyster Pearl marquees – and a dressing and theming team that transforms indoor spaces with décor, draping and lighting as well as standard marquees and recently the services have expanded to offer glamping options.

Katherine believes passionately that your environment strongly affects your mood. “Beauty is a form of genius – it needs no explanation” as Oscar Wilde so succinctly put it, and has the ability to inspire those that view it.

“Here at House of Hud we know a thing or two about weddings, having organised a good few of them every year, and what with talking to brides and grooms year-round about their ideas, inspirations and dreams and then helping to turn them into reality we get quite a good idea of what is hot and what is not!

Combine that with observations made by our Industry friends’ and we’ve compiled the Top 5 Trends you’ll be noticing at weddings in 2015….enjoy!”

1. Quintessentially EnglishThe tinkle of vintage porcelain teacups; a splash of Hendricks and cucumber, a gentle Summer’s breeze, the comforting distant knell of cricket bat against ball… and your great-Aunt Nora doing her best ‘disdainful Dowager Duchess’ on the lawn.

Ahh. This is England. The trend for old-English everything has

leapt further back in time to Victoriana and beyond for 2015, as bright young things everywhere are channelling Downton Abbey, Oscar Wilde and Austen.

Think Victorian lace detailing, wild-flower garland table-runners, William Morris prints, elaborate topiary and lashings of strawberries and cream.

2. Hip to SipTaking a cue from experimental pop-ups and late night speakeasies, 2015 is the year to treat your guests to something a little bit original; as couples throw out the staid, tried-and tested menus and opt for exciting, contemporary tastes.

Add an element of surprise with artisan food-trucks and pop-up tasting stations of DIY Ceviche, pulled-pork, lobster rolls or

Oyster shucking and don your mixologist cap to experiment with and personalise the brew of your favourite cocktails; served with prohibition panache in miss-matched miniature jars or Gatsby champagne glasses.

3. DIY BohemiaIt’s OUT with the Bourgeois and IN with Bohemia as weddings become less ostentatious conformity and more you and your loved ones pulling together to make it all happen.

Invitations drawn by the flower girls, wildflower centrepieces picked by your mother-in-law, funny anecdotes from friends and family printed on napkins… Get crafty and add quirky elements of humour to let your personalities shape the day.

More a huge dinner party for everyone you know and love, than a fanfare of fuss and formality; create a personal and intimate atmosphere by sitting together on long rustic tables, passing shared plates and lighting it all perfectly with homely, twinkling lights. Informal and unconventional weddings will be BIG in 2015. You heard it here first.

4. Go GREENThe Royal wedding inspired us to bring the outdoors in, and we have it on good authority that the trend for green has definitely stuck.

Herbs such as rosemary and mint strung together with ivy, magnolia leaf and fern are

adorning table-runners; framing cocktail menus, redefining tent ceilings and softening chandeliers. Topiary and architectural trees bring form and height into tents and venues as well as adding life into the spaces. The key here is to adorn with foliage and hint at the great outdoors, rather than sending your guests into the jungle to forage for their supper.

5. Industrial ChicTextured, mature and modern. . .Transforming an industrial space in to a sleek venue with personalised touches and casual but polished details will be a hit in 2015 with any bride looking for a big city wedding.

Soften exposed brickwork with candle-light, roses and peonies; add a splash of colour with bespoke lighting; punctuate with art and define the space with clever draping.

With an ever-increasing number of industrial inner-city spaces opening up for private hire, it’s easier than ever to find a venue that’s fit for transformation.

House of Hud is a collection of three Event Companies in the South East of England:The Arabian Tent CompanyThe Pearl Tent CompanyThe Complete Chillout CompanyFor more details visit the website, www.houseofhud.com email info@houseofhud.com or call 0800 8815 229.

better place than Hylands House, Essex. The childhood sweethearts celebrated their nuptials here in July 2014.

The Chelmsford couple met twenty years ago, when they were just 13 and 14, whilst cycling in their local park and have always admired Hylands House and its surroundings. “We only viewed other venues online, as we had pretty much set our sights on Hylands from day one”, said Samantha,

“and we often take walks around its pretty grounds with our children”.

The use of the grand house and its sweeping drive and gardens turned out to be an excellent choice,

particularly as Ryan and Samantha’s wedding took place on the hottest day of the year. The house with its large windows and patio and its adjacent vast parkland, ensured that all guests could take advantage of the weather.

At the start of the day, Samantha and her bridal party were given the new, exquisitely light and stylish Bridal Suite to get dressed in and ensure that hair and makeup were picture-perfect for the day. Meanwhile, Ryan settled into the Repton room, with his groom’s party and a couple of nerve-calming cold beers, whilst they changed for the big day. “The fact that we had these rooms too just helped add to the specialness of the occasion”, said Samantha.

With 61 people attending in the day and a further 50 in the evening, the couple also made use of the rest of the large house, so that they could properly share this beautiful venue with family and friends. The Ceremony took place in the dual aspect Drawing Room, which overlooks beautiful parkland towards a lake. Following this, the wedding breakfast was in the lavishly decorated Banqueting Room, which has 24 carat gold leaf

swag and scroll decorations, and silk lined walls.

The Dining Room and outside Patio were used for the reception drinks and the evening buffet was held in the Terrace Room. Last but certainly not least, the stunning and impressive Entrance Hall, with its chequered marble floor flooded with natural light in the day, was also commandeered as their evening dance venue.

The couple decorated Hylands to make more of their chosen

colour scheme. “For the wedding breakfast,

the seats and tables were covered in white linen, with

brown sashes on the chairs. We had tall standing martini

glass centre pieces placed on round mirrors with scattered crystals for extra sparkle”, continued Samantha.

“We put a great deal of thought into our colour scheme”, added Samantha. Ryan and his Groom’s party wore chocolate brown suits, with white shirts and brown shoes. Samantha’s enchanting traditional dress was in ivory with a lovely long train and veil. The bridesmaids toned in beautifully, wearing rum pink strapless evening-style dresses.

Tamsin and Tom from Hylands House wedding team helped with the initial preparation for the day, “All of the staff, from the day we booked the venue to end of our wedding day were brilliant”, said Ryan, “and were always happy to assist where needed.”

Samantha adds, “Hylands House is timeless and offers such an amazing, fairytale feel for your wedding day and is the perfect setting for some truly memorable pictures. We would highly recommend it to anyone.”

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From a country mansion to a marvellous marquee for your big day

PERHAPS the coolest salon in town, with its bold, bright retro feel and eclectic mix of photos and nic nacs, owner

Matt Bolton ensures haircuts are tailored to the client and are not just cuts that could be churned out by anyone. His enthusiasm about his job and pretty much anything else he talks to you about just adds to the experience and is the main reason his salon will only ever be a success.

Matt is an expert in all aspects of hairdressing with a career spanning more than twenty years having worked in salons and styling editorial work for magazines such as American Cosmopolitan, Elle, GQ & Vogue.

“I have worked on major advertising campaigns for companies such as Diesel, Dove, Levi’s & Marks & Spencer,” says Matt, who has also worked on the fashion catwalks of New York, London and Milan, on fashion shows for designers such as Antonio Berardi, Jaeger, John Rocha, Matthew Williamson & Nicole Farhi to name but a few.”

During these experiences Matt’s had the pleasure of styling celebrities and supermodels such as: Elizabeth Jagger, Erin O’Connor, Giselle Bundchen, Helena Christensen, Jerry Hall, Johnathen Rhys-Meyers and Leah Wood.

His salon background consists of mainly working in several Toni & Guy salons across the country including Canary Wharf, Kensington and Knightsbridge and many of his clients from London have followed him to Shenfield.

With testimonials like the following Matt’s certainly doing something right!

Janet - Shenfield:“It’s the best cut I’ve ever had and I am very keen to maintain it.”

David Johnson - Clayhall:“Current. Classy. Fashionable. Trustworthy. Humorous. Engaging.”

Graeme - Chiselhurst:“Matt has cut my hair for the last 10 years, his talent is, in my opinion, a rare thing in hairdressing. He gives you expert

advice on your hair, but ultimately cuts it exactly the way you want it, not how he thinks it should be.”

Neil - Shenfieldfoureighty™ just blew me away. It is easily the coolest salon I’ve ever seen. It is bespoke, unique, inspiring and undefeatably cool - just like Matt!

A few vital questions Made in Essex wanted answered!So what is so different about foureighty™?

“I’ve tried to create a salon different to others and used my in-depth knowledge of what makes a salon really great interpreting that in my own unique way at foureighty™,” he explains. “We are here to bring the personal touch

back into hairdressing. Our intimate friendly atmosphere will leave you feeling really cared for, rather than shunted along in the all too familiar ‘conveyor belt mentality’ of the modern hairdressing chains who I know from personal experience focus only on profit rather than people. We pride ourselves in providing a bespoke service which tailors each individual haircut based on your personality, lifestyle, face shape, hair texture and skin tone.”

What is the most popular look of the moment?

“After Cheryl Fernandez Versini changed her hair to a Bob we have seen a resounding rise in The Bob’s popularity. This exceptionally classic cut is definitely hot right now, with varying degrees of length, including the graduated bob makes this style accessible to everyone (whatever their hair texture) and is exceptionally popular at the moment. A more sharper Bob with really blunt ends and a definite wilder texture is without a dounbt more popular with those willing to be bolder with their selections.

“We are also seeing a general

change in texture, moving away from the sleek styles to a more textured, messy feel. I think this will be very popular over the coming summer months, along with highlighted hair blended with natural base tones to create a more “naturalised” look. What makes a really great haircut? “I believe that what makes a really great haircut are a few different factors that work together to achieve a really great final result.

Firstly every aspect of your life needs to be considered, what you are like as a person (personality), what you do on a day to day basis (functionality), then

your hair texture, face shape and skin tone all need to be taken into consideration when delivering a haircut and colour that not only fits with your life but is functional and looks great!

“In my opinion the real test of a decent haircut is how it looks four or even six weeks after visiting the salon. Strong shape, colour and the correct products will certainly make all the difference. If your hair is still looking and feeling great after this time, then you know you’ve cracked

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So much more than just a haircut!A visit to foureighty™ in Shenfield is an experience, and a very pleasurable one at that

LUCY and her personal trainer Cecilia Harris developed

Results with Lucy to show women of all ages that the key to having a toned, strong and flexible body was through healthy eating coupled with regular exercise.

They put their fitness heads together and meticulously planned the six-week Beach Body programme which entails everything you need to get beach fit, from new feature-length workout videos to a three-day juice detox plan. The programme helps you get beach confident not only physically but also teaches you how to get your mind-set beach ready.

“At Results with Lucy we believe happiness and confidence are really what make women shine on the beach, the mindset programme is an optional step-by-step guide of assignments over the course of the programme to keep you shining from inside and out,” says Lucy.

“I’m always getting asked on twitter how I get in shape and how I prep for summer and this is what I do condensed into a six week plan, I’m not into gimmicks or quick fixes so it’s nice to show people the real sweat that goes into real results,” she adds.

The 25-minute main

workout videos to banging tunes to get you in the mood to move, are easy to fit into a busy schedule as well as the 10-minute warm up and cool down sessions with exercises to suit everyone whether you are a beginner or advanced.

A 2-week nutrition plan menu is also provided as part of the plan to be rotated over the six week period and has been

specifically designed by an expert nutritionist to give you all the goodies you need for great health, including good fats, lean protein, vitamins and minerals. The menu comprises breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes for six days a week, followed by a ‘cheat’ day to control those pesky cravings.

There’s shopping lists and tips too.

it! This salon is worth holding on to!

And… the final word from Matt“I think that the current

market is completely awash with “average” hairdressers who promise the world and never deliver. How many times have you asked for half an inch off and ended up with five missing? It’s time to make a change and get the hair the YOU want and deserve. We are in the business

of making people look and feel good.”

After just a few weeks trading foureighty™ has a burgeoning client base, with some celebrity clients including Mick and Kirk Norcross of The Sugar Hut Group.To make an appointment call 01277 500 190 or visit the website foureighty.netfoureighty™, 80 Hutton RoadShenfield, Brentwood, EssexCM15 8NB.

TV star and businesswoman Lucy Mecklenburgh has launched an exclusive new Beach Body workout and nutrition plan as part of her online fitness and nutrition website, Results with Lucy.

Get that beach body with Lucy and smash it for summer in just six weeks

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So much more than just a haircut!

Beach Body programme £49.99, available from www.resultswithlucy.com

Results with Lucy’s extensive range of programmes offer something for everyone. For unlimited access from just £2.25 a week, sign up at www.resultswithlucy.com. You can also follow Results with Lucy on Twitter @resultswithlucy

Fitness

is a totally unique, brand new bespoke hairdressing salon situated at number

80 Hutton Road, Shenfield. We at foureighty™ will strive to create

the perfect look tailored to suit each individual’s lifestyle, personality, hair texture, face shape and skin tone. So foureighty™ is far more than just a

hairdressers, we are in the business of making people look, and feel, good.

We are keen to get involved as much as possible with the local community. We would therefore like to offer to all

Made In Essex readers a very exclusive introductory offer;

10% off all hairdressing services (offer expires 04/07/2015), please quote

“Made In Essex offer” when booking your appointment. You can reach us on - 01277

500 190

You can see prices of all salon services, plus a lot more background information

on the salon at our website:

www.foureighty.net

We look forward to seeing you all in the salon soon!

Natasha has always relished the opportunity to dress up in full costume and get involved in London’s famous Notting Hill Carnival. Now as a slim lady she can wear her flamboyant costumes with even more pride. “I was always a confident person but now I feel great about the way I look as well – I actually enjoy getting ready and I love shopping. It’s great to be able to go into any shop and find clothes that I

can wear, long gone are the days of shopping in plus size shops! I can move around without getting out of breath

and most importantly I am healthy for my son. I have more energy for him and taking part in activities

such as performing at Notting Hill Carnival!”

Natasha attended counselling sessions with Tracy at the LighterLife Centre in Braintree. To enquire or book a (free) consultation call 0800 2 988 988 or visit lighterlife.com.

LighterLife is passionate about helping people, and has been researching weight management for over 25 years. It is the result of real women’s experiences of overeating and obesity. Whether a person has a little or a lot to lose, it offers a tailored programme to suit everyone, with no calorie counting and no fuss.Helping over 350,000 people change their mindset and change

their life, clients can choose from a range of plans. LighterLife Total (for those with three or more stone to lose) combines a nutritionally complete Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) for effective weight loss and a unique behaviour-change programme, for long-term weight maintenance by helping people deal with their emotional attitude towards food. If you have less weight to lose, the LighterLife Lite plan consists of three Foodpacks a day, together with one healthy meal of conventional food.Plans include either three or four daily nutritious food options from their exclusive range of high-quality Foodpacks and meal

alternatives. Clients receive all the advice and support they need around their food options leaving them free to focus on achieving their goals. They get plenty of opportunity to focus on goals in weekly group meetings that help them understand the sort of eating and foods that got them into trouble in the first place so that they can break the yo-yo cycle.LighterLife provides a range of nutritious and tasty Foodpacks

so clients don’t have to think about cooking, or calories or protein and fibre content – the only job they have to do is choose which yummy meals, soups, shakes, porridge and bars to eat first. Foodpacks contain exactly the same stuff as conventional food. On four packs a day, you get 100% of your recommended daily allowance (RDA) for vitamins and minerals, (probably more than before). Plus they are packed with protein and fibre.Since its humble beginnings, the company has grown to

a large network of trained LighterLife Counsellors across the UK and Ireland. Working with a range of highly qualified scientists and nutritionists,

LighterLife is committed to complying with the recommendations of NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) and adhering to national and international standards, guidelines and best

practice for weight management, wellness and emotional health.

GOING through pictures of herself as a size 22, Natasha felt compelled to

lose weight in order to feel confident and beautiful on her big day. A year and a half on, Natasha is over seven stone lighter and is now a healthier, happier person.

The NHS marketing and communications manager from Essex, explains how she had always been big, even as a child – “I was quite chubby at school although I definitely wouldn’t have said I was fat as I was sporty. However, I managed to get quite a few injuries which obviously made it harder to play sport and exercise – contributing to my weight gain. Having my son also saw my weight increase from a size 16-18 to a size 22. This is when I turned to LighterLife.”

Natasha has lost an incredible 7st 5lbs. LighterLife combines a nutritionally complete Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) for fast, effective weight loss and a unique behaviour-change programme, to

offer a realistic opportunity and long-term weight maintenance by helping people deal with their emotional attitude towards food.

Natasha cites the support of her counsellor as instrumental in aiding her weight loss – “LighterLife looks at your relationship with food and not just what you eat. The help of Tracy and my group was absolutely invaluable and I couldn’t have done it without them. People should never be embarrassed to say that they are trying to lose weight. They are making a positive change in their life and therefore I would encourage people to have the confidence to stand up and change their life.”

Without the excess weight Natasha is a more active person again – “When I was heavier I didn’t have much

energy, I never used to walk anywhere but now I walk everywhere I can and I’ve even started running. The weight loss has also caused some surprising changes to my body! Weirdly my shoe size went down by a size and a half. I had fractured my Achilles tendon in 2008 and hadn’t been able to walk in heels since but now I can wear them just fine without any pain at all.”

As an outgoing individual,

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When Natasha Williams-Faray became engaged to her long time love in 2012 she knew there was one thing she had to change before her wedding – her size.

Live a LighterLife

About LighterLife

Natasha after

Natasha after

Natasha after

Natasha before

Denise caught up with other LighterLife clients in Harlow yesterday, and shared their inspirational stories. “Several weight-loss companies approached me in the past, but I chose LighterLife because they provide the best possible nutrition and unique group support, which changed everything for me. The CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) on offer was fantastic in providing me with the tools to deal with alcohol and smoking as well as my relationship with food.Losing two stone on LighterLife has made me feel fitter, happy and healthy. I’m passionate about LighterLife and really believe in their philosophy that in order to change how we eat, we need to change the way we think first.”

Celebrities like LighterLife too such as...Denise Welch

PLANTING scent in the garden in also an excellent way of improving your sense of well-being and making

your outside space feel even more special. One of the most popular and established plants that gives off a glorious aroma is the rose, a constant and important scent throughout history that is calming and can help ease stress.

Roses are a great addition to any garden environment, large or small, contemporary or traditional with varieties for planting in flower beds, borders and planters. The Blue Peter gardener, Chris Collins (pictured), thinks no garden is complete without a rose or two. “The English garden is incomplete without one or possible many roses and they just give and give with the minimum of fuss”.

There is a rose for every garden situation from Hybrid Teas to miniatures, climbers to floribundas. Roses can be used for all aspects of the garden and can be grown in containers. They are easy to look after but should be watered on a

regular basis particularly if in pots. Gardening myth of the month

is that watering if full sun causes scorching on leaves. There are many good reasons to avoid watering plants in the sun but sunburn is not one of them. The diffused rays of the sun are not powerful enough to cause burning. In general, the best time to water most garden plants is early in the morning when it won’t evaporate that quickly and can also potentially reduce the risk of leaf diseases that often occur in overly moist situations. The evening is also a

good time. However, watering midday will not harm your plants.

When it comes to watering lawns Mother Nature usually provides enough water through rainfall for grass to grow strong. However, there are times when rainfall needs to be supplemented, such as with newly planted lawns or extended periods of heat and drought. With watering comes mowing so here are a couple of do’s and don’ts - mow once a week in the summer, don’t mow when grass is wet or during a drought and raise the mower blades when mowing in very hot weather.

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Gardening JuneMid-Summer gardensBeing in the garden is great at this time of year – the days are longer and warmer and you can really enjoy your outside living space as somewhere to relax and unwind. Research shows that being in the garden for just a few minutes can be good for your health, be it your physical wellbeing or your mental one.

Lawn care aside, it’s a busy time in the garden with many tasks to occupy any gardener and Mid Summer’s Day to give you the maximum daylight hours – so here’s a list of the top jobs for this month from the Royal Horticultural Society and National Garden Gift Vouchers

1. Hoe borders regularly to keep down weeds

2. Be water-wise, especially in drought-affected areas

3. Pinch out sideshoots on tomatoes

4. Harvest lettuce, radish, other salads and early potatoes

5. Position summer hanging baskets and containers outside

6. Cut lawns at least once a week

7. Plant out summer bedding

8. Stake tall or floppy plants

9. Prune many spring-flowering shrubs

10. Shade greenhouses to keep them cool and prevent scorch

National Garden Gift Vouchers

can be bought and redeemed at over 2,000 outlets in the UK, with more than

90,000 garden plants and products on offer.

Visit www.thevouchergarden.co.uk to see the outlets that sell and accept them.

You can become a fan and buy vouchers on facebook www.facebook.com/

GardenGiftVouchersor follow on twitter @GardenGiftVouch or via the blog at

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A charming five bedroom, five reception room family home with over 5000sqft of living accommodationThere is also a 2-acre paddock available which adjoins the land • Guide price £2million EPC = B

Open Friday - Monday 11am - 5pm • Tel: 01342 774850 Email: sales@mdh.uk.com • www.millwooddesignerhomes.co.uk

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Keith Ashton - Property Of The WeekBRENTWOOD £649,995Nestled discreetly off the Ingrave Road and enjoying views over the woods of Shenfield Common, lays this detached three/four bedroom property, surrounded by mature and well-tended gardens. Available for the first time in many years, the property offers a distinct inviting feel and would make a fantastic home for its next purchasers.

ith average fi rst-time buyer deposits soaring to over 30% of the property value,

affordable house purchase schemes have rocketed in popularity. For example Help to Buy has helped over 88,000 buyers, and over 40,000 people have taken advantage of alternative housing solutions, such as shared ownership.

The G15, a collaboration of London’s largest housing associations, including Genesis, collectively manages over 410,000 affordable homes and build 10,000 more annually, illustrating how popular these options are becoming. Shared ownership in particular has both short-term and long-term benefi ts for those who want to get on the property ladder but are struggling to raise a deposit or secure a traditional mortgage.

How does shared ownership work?

Providing you meet the criteria (see P32), shared ownership schemes are a great way to get onto the property ladder and you may fi nd you can buy a bigger home than you would otherwise have been able to afford, especially with the opportunity of staircasing.

When you fi rst buy a new home through shared ownership, you purchase a share of the property, typically between 25-75%, paying rent

on the remaining share to the housing association, who then in effect become your landlord. As and when you’re able to afford it, you can take steps to buy additional shares until you own 100% of your home. This is known as staircasing.

Do all housing associations offer staircasing?

Most housing associations will allow their tenants to staircase up to three times, until you reach100% ownership. As well as owning more of your home, staircasing also means the amount of rent you pay decreases, so it can help free up more of your disposable income. As the rent is affordable from the start, it should make it easier to save money towards further staircasing.

Will staircasing cost me?

Purchasing further shares works much like a typical house purchase, with valuations required for each ‘step’, and you will of course need to pay the legal fees, and any mortgage fees, if applicable, too. On the plus side, you’ll not need to pay any Stamp Duty on staircasing up to 80% ownership if the value is less than £125,000.

How you fund the purchase of additional shares is up to you, although typically this is done through a mortgage lender – most building societies and high street banks offer

these types of mortgages. Some providers will allow you to borrow up to 95%, meaning you only need a 5% deposit to secure the next slice of ownership. Speak to an independent mortgage advisor to fi nd out what options you have.

As an outright owner, although you no longer need to pay any rent on the property, it is worth noting as leaseholder of an apartment, you’re still required to pay management charges, such as ground rent, as the housing association will remain the freeholders of the land. If you’ve bought a house, the freehold can be transferred to you upon reaching 100% ownership.

What would I need to do when I come to sell my shared ownership home?When you want to sell the property, you can sell the share you own through your housing association, or if you’ve staircased up to 100%, you can sell it in on the open market, through an estate agent of your choice. When you sell your home, the greater percentage you own, the more profi t you will make if the value of your home has increased, so there’s a benefi t to staircasing in getting more equity back when you sell up.

Find out more at www.genesisha.org.uk; 033 3000 4000

Stepping upTony Harker of Genesis explains how shared ownership can be the perfect platform to become a fully-fl edged owner-occupier

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rid the private letting industry of cowboys Property management agent Belvoir Basildon, Southend and Romford, is the latest company to join the

NALS nationwide letting scheme - set up to provide a much-needed scheme to enable landlords and tenants to avoid the pitfalls of dealing with ‘cowboy’ letting agents. Belvoir with immediate effect is now

fully licensed operator under the NALS scheme and will bear the NALS logo. NALS (The National Approved Letting Scheme) ensures that agents comply with defined service

standards and has in place a customer complaints procedure offering independent redress through an ombudsman scheme, Professional Indemnity Insurance, Client Money Protection cover and access to

Tenancy Deposit Protection.

The scheme is supported by some of the most powerful voices in the property industry and the scheme is open to any firm operating in the lettings sector who meets NALS’ strict criteria.

NALS Chief Executive Isobel Thomson comments: “NALS service standards are the consumer’s

benchmark against which to judge the performance of letting and management agents operating in the private rented sector and we are delighted to welcome Belvoir Basildon into the scheme.

“Agents such as Belvoir are in the vanguard of a drive to establish uniform service standards in the industry. Those agents who are not prepared to meet the standards required by NALS and, most

importantly, the public, will not survive for long.”Keeley Taylor, Director at Belvoir Basildon, Romford and Southend adds: “We see being a NALS licensed firm as an excellent opportunity to increase business within our letting and management department.

This visible assurance provided by the NALS logo gives prospective landlords and tenants the confidence of knowing the service they can expect from dealing with us.”

With 16 years of lettings industry experience, and five years working for Belvoir, 30-year old Keeley

Taylor was the perfect candidate to take over as franchisee of the Belvoir Lettings Franchise in Basildon. She is now director of Belvoir Basildon which covers the territories of Basildon, Romford and Southend-on-Sea.

Her loyalty to the Belvoir brand and love for all things lettings meant that she elected to take over the business when the franchise became available.

“It really felt like the right step for me when I was offered the chance to become the Franchisee,” she explains, “having worked at the office in Basildon since 2006 (primarily when it was known as ‘Let it Be and then as part of Belvoir when it was bought out by them in 2010). The company initially started nine years ago and it was just the director and me at that time. We had no properties and strived to create and grow a client-base. Since then the business has grown tremendously.”

Keeley’s contacts have held her in good stead. “I’ve worked at the office for so long so I have some great relationships with the existing

landlords and tenants and it’s fabulous to be able to build the business and guide it in a new direction.”

Keeley is just one of many new franchise owners for Belvoir who have been a successful lettings agency with an award winning service for nearly two decades.

Offices across the UK such as the one Keeley runs in Basildon, are individually owned by local people, which the company believe ensures the best combination of knowledge and marketing effectiveness, such as the franchisee’s familiarity with the local schools and facilities; knowing the better areas to live in and why some houses are more attractive to locals whilst others will attract newcomers to an area.

“I always felt strongly supported by the staff and the management at Belvoir’s Central Office and have good relationships with them, so the decision to become a franchisee once the possibility arose was an easy one,” Keeley says. “I couldn’t wait to be part of a network. I would recommend anyone looking into a Lettings Franchisee role to contact Belvoir’s head office in Grantham, they’ve been fantastic.”

Keeley adds: “I am very enthusiastc about growing Belvoir Basildon and its future.”

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FREEHOLD LAND WITH TELEPHONE MAST INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITYAn unusual investment opportunity – land housing a telephone mast - is coming under the auctioneer’s hammer with a freehold guide price of £30,000 plus.

The land in Crondon Park Lane is among nine Essex and North and East London lots listed for sale by the regional land and property auctioneers Clive Emson next month (June).

Adjacent to Greenwoods Farm in Crondon Park Lane (off the B1007), Stock, Ingatestone, the land is currently let at a rental of £4,300 per annum on a 25-year term from 30 March 2015.

“This is one of the more unusual lots we have been instructed to

auction so far. It will appeal to those who can see the value in a return from the ground rent and from capital growth or for a development scheme in the longer term, subject to the necessary consents being gained.”

TWO-BEDROOM FLAT IS GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITYA two-bedroom, ground floor flat in Billericay is going up for auction with a leasehold guide price of £220,000 plus.

The property in Hawkley Court, Chapel Street is among nine Essex and North and East London lots listed for sale by the regional land and property auctioneers Clive Emson next month (June).

A purpose-built large apartment, it is seen as a great investment purchase as other properties in the communal block are letting for around £1,000 a month.

Paul Bridgeman, auctioneer and president of the National Association of Auctioneers and Valuers, said: “This is our third auction for Essex and word is spreading. Our number of lots for sale has doubled from the previous month and we anticipate keen interest from investors looking for value.

“This apartment is offers great potential as an investment property with the potential for a good yield.”

The flat is within half-a-mile of the station and just a stone’s throw from Waitrose and the town centre.

It has double glazing, security entry phone system, gas heating and communal gardens.

There is a built-in storage area in the entrance hall, two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, a kitchen/diner and a living room with a bay window offering far-reaching views to the rear.

The property is being auctioned with the remainder of a 99-year lease from 25 March 1974.

Paul added: “The election result has definitely given the county’s property market a boost and we have registered a great deal of interest in the lots we are putting forward.

“We have an even greater selection this time with some very interesting lots, including vacant houses and flats, both commercial and residential investments – and a telephone mast investment for good measure.”

“With interest rates staying low

and demand increasing without the threat of unjustifiable and divisive ‘rent controls’, there will not be a better time to buy in the foreseeable future.”

Last month’s most intriguing sale was that of a former Cold War nuclear bunker on the Roding Valley Nature Reserve, Chigwell, which went for £20,000 to nearby resident and father-of-four Raymond Sturgess.

He plans to turn it into a place where his children can study in peace and he will also hold parties in the 13ft by 9ft underground space.

Clive Emson’s presence and reputation in Essex and North and East London is growing fast and Paul, who along with senior auction valuer Martin Hardy have nearly 40 years of professional experience between them, is confident lot numbers will continue to increase over the coming months.

Paul added: “We are certainly being called on to appraise more property as time goes by. This is, in part, due to our growing network of supporting local agents across Essex and North and East London.”

One of the four largest land and property auction companies in the UK, Clive Emson’s auctioneers are regulars on BBC One’s long-running Homes Under the Hammer series, presented by Lucy Alexander, Martin Roberts and former Premiership footballer Dion Dublin.

The independent company holds eight rounds of auctions at five locations from Essex to Cornwall on consecutive days every six weeks.

Starting at 11am, the third of Clive Emson’s regional Essex and North & East London auctions in 2015 takes place at the Channels Golf Club, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, on Monday, June 15.

LOTS to choose from at Clive Emson’s June 15, auction

Britain’s top land and property auctioneers’ prepare for their third auction for Essex

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PUT A STAMP ON POST OFFICE INVESTMENTA shop, three-bedroom maisonette and semi-detached garage in Billericay are up for auction with a freehold guide price of up to £330,000.

The property in the popular Grange Road parade of shops is among nine Essex and North and East London lots listed for sale by the regional land and property auctioneers Clive Emson next month (June).

Currently run as a Post Office and convenience store, the shop is let at a total rent of £23,260 per annum.

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SEASIDE LIVING AT AN ATTRACTIVE PRICEA first floor flat in a popular residential location in Leigh-on-Sea is expected to prove an attractive proposition when it comes up for auction at a leasehold guide price of £100,000 plus.

The property in Woodfield Park Drive Road is among nine Essex and North and East London lots listed for sale by the regional land and property auctioneers Clive Emson next month (June).

It is situated on the north side of Leigh Road, just half-a-mile from

Chalkwell mainline railway station to Fenchurch Street, London, and the shops, bars and restaurants on Leigh Broadway.

Paul Bridgeman said: “Although this flat is in need of modernisation, it is in the popular waterside location of Leigh-on-Sea and at a guide price of £100,000 plus it will no doubt be attractive.”

The flat, being sold leasehold on a new 125-year lease has a ground floor communal entrance with stairs to a living room with bay window, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, with separate toilet.

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Guides are provided as an indication of each Seller’s minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to Auction. Unless stated otherwise, each Lot will be offered subject to a reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the Lot during the Auction). We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide. Please check our website regularly at cliveemson.co.uk, or call 01622 608400, in order to stay fully informed.

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is at the end of July with a closing date of 26th June.

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The UK’s leading independent regional land and property auctioneer Clive Emson have expanded with an office covering Essex and North & East London, with an experienced auction team from the local area. If you would like to discuss any

aspect of buying or selling at auction call Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.

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£695,000Brentwood

IMPOSING EXTENDED AND REFURBISHED HOMELaying to the west of Brentwood Town Centre, bordering the Homesteads, stands this imposing five bedroom detached family home, which has been extended and refurbished. With a superb kitchen/family room, master bedroom with en-suite and established approximate 70’ rear garden, an early viewing is recommended.

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GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT WITH ITS OWN COURTYARDKavanagh Court forms part of the award winning Galleries Development, itself set within stunning manicured gardens. This particular ground floor two bedroom apartment offers its own small courtyard area to the front and delightful views of the gardens to the rear. Internally is the perfect blend of old meets new, from its arched ceilings to its modern fully fitted kitchen. Viewing is strongly advised.

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£695,000Hook End

OPEN HOUSE - SATURDAY 13TH JUNE 2.00-3.00 PM - BY APPOINTMENT ONLYDONNA, BLACKMORE ROAD, HOOK END, CM15 0DS. Set well back from the road, opposite fields is this four bedroom detached bungalow offering deceptively spacious accomodation, approximately 100’ rear garden and excellent off street parking.

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Blackmore £799,999

ON A BEAUTIFULLY MATURE PLOT APPROACHING ½ AN ACRE & BACKING FARMLANDSituated on a beautifully mature plot, approaching 1/2 an acre & backing onto farmland is this 4 bedroom detached house with an outdoor pool. With an extremely high level of ground floor living accommodation. The property enjoys an 85’ road frontage with an ‘in an out’ tarmacadam driveway leading to a double garage & double width carport.

GUIDE PRICE - £550,000 - £600,000

Ingrave

DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS HOME IN POPULAR LOCATIONWe are delighted to offer this beautifully presented period property, set in this popular village location, being within easy reach of Ingrave Johnstone and St Martins schools. The deceptively spacious accommodation is finished to an exceptional standard and includes three bedrooms, large first floor bathroom, lounge and kitchen/breakfast room.

£600,000

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AN IMMACULATE 3 BED LINK DETACHED HOUSE IN PLEASANT MEWSSituated within a pleasant mews position is this immaculate 3 bed garage linked detached house with attractive block paved frontage providing parking for 2 vehicles & with the garage currently acting as a dual purpose room. Full UPVC double glazing with leaded light windows. Attractive landscaped gardens to the rear. Local shops, schools & pubs are all within a short walking distance.

£375,000

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CHARACTER PROPERTY IN POPULAR TREE LINED AVENUEA most attractive semi-detached character property situated in a sought after turning. The property has been greatly improved by the current owners whilst still retaining much of its original charm. The accommodation comprises lounge with attractive bay window, separate dining room, a modern fitted kitchen and ground floor bathroom. Whilst the first floor are 2 double bedrooms.

£385,000Brentwood

SITUATED ON A LARGER THAN AVERAGE PLOTOffering fantastic scope for extension (subject to planning consent) is this three bedroom semi-detached family house. The ground floor offers two reception rooms, conservatory, fitted kitchen and a lobby giving access to a cloakroom, storage area and garage. To the first floor are three bedrooms and a family bathroom/WC.

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OPEN HOUSE 13TH JUNE BETWEEN 11.00AM - 12.00 NOON - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY23 PARSONAGE FIELD, DODDINGHURST, CM15 0RN. Situated in a pleasant cul-de-sac is this 4 bed detached house which has been maintained in immaculate condition throughout & has benefitted from an extension to the rear, providing a separate dining room. The property has a garage approached via its own block paved driveway with parking for up to 4 vehicles. No on-going chain.

GUIDE PRICE £420,000 - £440,000

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BACKING ON TO OPEN FIELDS AND WITH A 196’ REAR GARDENBacking onto open fields and with a 196’ rear garden is this 3 bed chalet style bungalow with 2 double bedrooms to the first floor & a further double bedroom to the ground floor, a ground floor bathroom and a conservatory extension at the back. A wide road frontage, currently allowing parking for two cars, but with the potential for more. Short walk of Doddinghurst main shops & schools.

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ew data has revealed that the number of people in England who own their homes outright is now higher than the number

of people buying with mortgages for the first time since the 1980s.

The English Housing Survey has revealed that the balance of ownership in England has tipped in recent years and there are now more owners than mortgage holders. While 7.4 million households in England are outright owners, the figure for mortgaged-owners is 6.9 million.

YOUNG PEOPLE MORE LIKELY TO RENTHousing groups have warned of a ‘priced-out generation’ as the figures revealed a widening age divide. The majority of outright owners, 4.5 million households, have a resident aged 65 or over while the proportion of 25- to 34-year-olds who are owner-occupiers has dropped from 59% to 36% over the past 10 years.

Younger people are now increasingly likely to be found in private rented accommodation with just under half of 16- to 34-year-olds now renting from private landlords. The number of people renting has also increased in recent years, with the latest figures showing that 19% of households rent privately and 17% live in rented social housing.

Neal Hudson from property consultancy Savills said the change in tenures was probably “a combination of both market and demographic factors, with fewer first-time buyers entering the market and more baby-boomers approaching retirement and paying off their mortgage, helped by low mortgage rates”.

He added: “The recent pick-up in first time buyer numbers will perhaps slightly slow the trend but will not be sufficient to reverse it. While house prices remain high relative to incomes and housing delivery remains below

required levels, we will continue to see the private rented sector expand.”

WINDING BACK THE CLOCKThe National Housing Federation said the figures showed how the younger ‘priced-out’ generation had been hit by the rising market. Chief executive David Orr said: “As house prices continue to rise we’re in danger of winding back the clock on homeownership, with only the privileged few having any hope of affording it. “At the moment people who can’t buy a home have little or no choice but to rent privately, going from one short-term let to another at an ever-escalating cost. We believe that everyone should have a home they can afford, which means having more affordable homes to rent or buy through shared ownership and a private rental market that’s fit for purpose.”

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ew data has revealed that the number of people in England who own their homes outright is now higher than the number

of people buying with mortgages for the first time since the 1980s.

The English Housing Survey has revealed that the balance of ownership in England has tipped in recent years and there are now more owners than mortgage holders. While 7.4 million households in England are outright owners, the figure for mortgaged-owners is 6.9 million.

YOUNG PEOPLE MORE LIKELY TO RENTHousing groups have warned of a ‘priced-out generation’ as the figures revealed a widening age divide. The majority of outright owners, 4.5 million households, have a resident aged 65 or over while the proportion of 25- to 34-year-olds who are owner-occupiers has dropped from 59% to 36% over the past 10 years.

Younger people are now increasingly likely to be found in private rented accommodation with just under half of 16- to 34-year-olds now renting from private landlords. The number of people renting has also increased in recent years, with the latest figures showing that 19% of households rent privately and 17% live in rented social housing.

Neal Hudson from property consultancy Savills said the change in tenures was probably “a combination of both market and demographic factors, with fewer first-time buyers entering the market and more baby-boomers approaching retirement and paying off their mortgage, helped by low mortgage rates”.

He added: “The recent pick-up in first time buyer numbers will perhaps slightly slow the trend but will not be sufficient to reverse it. While house prices remain high relative to incomes and housing delivery remains below

required levels, we will continue to see the private rented sector expand.”

WINDING BACK THE CLOCKThe National Housing Federation said the figures showed how the younger ‘priced-out’ generation had been hit by the rising market. Chief executive David Orr said: “As house prices continue to rise we’re in danger of winding back the clock on homeownership, with only the privileged few having any hope of affording it. “At the moment people who can’t buy a home have little or no choice but to rent privately, going from one short-term let to another at an ever-escalating cost. We believe that everyone should have a home they can afford, which means having more affordable homes to rent or buy through shared ownership and a private rental market that’s fit for purpose.”

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f you’re thinking of taking out a new mortgage, one of the biggest challenges facing you is to accurately compare the cost of one deal with another. While

mortgage rates are easy enough to compare, associated costs and fees can be confusing with many lenders giving these charges different names.

However, things could be set to change. The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has claimed that progress has been made in standardising fees and that new rules about fee descriptions could be in force by the end of 2015.

LENDERS TRYING TO IMPROVE TRANSPARENCY OF MORTGAGE FEESA three-page report from the CML and consumer group Which? has suggested to the Chancellor that lenders are in the process of trying to improve the transparency of mortgage fees.

In a letter accompanying the report, the CML told the Chancellor: “We have been working closely together over the last few months to identify what opportunities there are to help customers when they are trying to compare mortgages. A summary of this work and our resultant proposals accompanies this letter.”

The final report is expected later this year, following on from a 2014 briefing from Which? that called for action from lenders to make the

comparison of mortgage prices more straightforward and to make the full cost of a mortgage clearer.

The letter added: “Our hope is that our proposals will both allow customers to have a better understanding of what is available in the mortgage market and ensure they will be able to make a more informed choice of what option they want to pursue.”

The Building Societies Association and the Association of Mortgage

Intermediaries are also to be kept informed of developments, and the findings will be discussed with price comparison websites.

The key proposals are:

• More consistent use of terms to describe the same type of fees and charges in order that consumers can accurately compare them

• To provide clearer ways of presenting information in order to help borrowers

compare the cost of particular mortgage deals over specific periods, not just the upfront costs

• A common approach from banks and building societies to make their tariff of fees more easily available and to provide clearer information about mortgage costs

• Introduce a better explanation of whether fees are compulsory or avoidable and when they will be charged

Commenting on the new proposals, Keith Osborne, editor of WhatHouse?, says: “We welcome this ongoing debate as it is important that consumers are able to accurately compare mortgage deals. By standardising terms and making it clearer what fees are payable it will be easier for borrowers to find the cheapest overall product.”

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If you have a pressing engagement, try not to get too steamed up – there are plenty of irons to take the creases out of your laundry, says Richenda Oldham

Morphy Richards’ Power Steam Elite 301016 iron is a sleek looking 2600W black and red iron with an Ionic sole plate that reduces static and helps the iron glide over fabric easily. It has a 55g per minute steam rate and a 200g per minute steam shot for a pristine finish, £53.98, www.appliancesdirect.co.uk

With its powerful steam feature and precision tip, the Braun TS765A promises ‘flawless’ results and switches off automatically if left unused for eight minutes in a vertical position, £79.99, www.braunhousehold.co.uk

Swan’s S19031N is a powerful steam generator iron that produces a continuous jet of steam at 90g per minute with up to four bars of steam pressure. Ready to use in less than five minutes, it has a 1.3-litre water capacity and adjustable temperature control, £279.99, www.swan-brand.co.uk

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Eight unique Grade II listed 2, 3 and 4 bedroom barns converted to a high specification, retaining many original features. All properties have private gardens with plots 1, 2 and 8 having the added benefit of a paddock.

‘The Barns’ Merton Grange is situated in an idyllic rural location on the edge of Gamlingay in South Cambridgeshire. The approach is via a private drive with far reaching views either side across fields.

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We feel pride in our company when we get emails from candidates thanking us, not only for placing them in an amazing role, but for the support we give them. We feel pride when our employees of the month are given a fabulous weekend in Monte Carlo. When we feel like part of an amazing success story at the monthly company meeting. When we double in size in the space of a year. When we set ourselves a target of raising over £10K for charity in a year… and then smash that target.

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THE UK’s leading provider of walking and outdoor leisure activity holidays has a wide variety of packages on offer across

the UK.Here are just a few highlights…One of the favourites of the

keen walker is guided walking at Derwentwater in the Lake District.

Based near Keswick on the shores of Derwentwater, this guided walking holiday is the ideal way to follow the charming valley and lakeside rambles and challenging mountain ascents of the Lake District National Park.

Holiday highlights include classic lakeside, valley and mountain ridge walks and ascending famous Lakeland mountain peaks, including Helvellyn, Scafell Pike and Great Gable.

Prices from £249 per person for three to seven nights.

Another firm favourite is guided walking at Conistonwater. A Guided Walking holiday based in the National Trust’s historic Monk Coniston Hall, overlooking Coniston Water, is the ideal way to explore the beautiful lakes and mountains in the Lake District National Park.

Prices from £235pp for three to seven nights.

For the more adventurous, why not try guided walking at Glen Coe in the Scottish Highlands?

It’s ideal for the keen mountain walker to explore the dramatic lochs, glens, ridges and peaks of the Western Highlands. Discover the area’s rich history, including Glen Coe’s infamous massacre, with some of the best mountain walking in Britain, including opportunities to climb many Munro summits (Peaks over 3,000 feet, 900m), such as Ben Nevis (Britain’s highest mountain). Breaks also include Scottish gala evenings, with the time-honoured tradition of piping in the haggis.

Prices from £199pp for three to seven nights.

At the opposite end of the UK, there’s plenty on offer for families with HF Holidays’ great family coastal walking adventures in Cornwall and the Isle of Wight.

Kids will love picturesque St Ives and the facilities at HF Holidays’ country house, Chy Morvah, will keep them even more entertained. Its seaside location makes a great base and walks include circular routes from St Ives to Porthmeor surfing and bathing beach, from the

white sands of Sennen Cove to the famous Land’s End, paddling, rockpooling and spotting seals, Lizard Green and the cliff path to Kynance Cove.

Many walks are ‘little-legs friendly’, being designed for younger families. As well as the usual selection of up to three walks, these holidays also offer an extra-short, part-day walking option, which leaves the afternoons free to check out local family attractions, before dinner at 6.30pm to keep the little ones happy. Activity leaders organise children’s activities and games for younger children before dinner, and for the whole family after dinner.

Prices from £349pp for three to seven nights. Children under 11 go FREE, children up to 17 get a 50%

discount and grandparents are privy to a 10% discount.

Holiday-makers looking to step up the pace and acquire a new skill on their break, may wish to consider a photography break with HF Holidays. Walking and photography is just the perfect

combination. If photography is your passion, HF

Holidays’ packages are led by an

extraordinary group of talented tutors, who will help you learn new skills, advance your technique,

and develop your eye.There are several

options to choose from, such as: introduction

to and digital photography breaks of three to four nights from £339pp, landscape photography for four to seven nights priced from £399pp, photographic eye courses for three to four nights, starting at £339pp,

a focus on light seven night break, priced from £644pp, a six night festive landscape photography package, starting at £859pp, black and white photography for three nights, priced from £339pp and wildlife photography breaks for three nights, starting from £349pp.

As well as all this, you could also consider a HF Holidays’ cycling break in Northumberland; for those looking for some easy-paced cycling in one of the UK’s most dramatic and stunning areas.

Based from HF Holidays’ superb country house, Nether Grange, on the coast of Alnmouth, these breaks feature the area’s most beautiful cycling and walking routes.

Holidays feature rides and walks along the beautiful Northumberland coast to Craster harbour, exploring the peaceful country roads and market town of Alnwick, the castles and coasts

en route and depending on tides, either visiting the priory on Holy Island or taking in the majesty of Warkworth Castle. You can also admire the fortifications at Alnwick and Dunstanburgh Castles.

Prices from £339pp for four nights.

HF Holidays also offers a range of cycling holidays in the Derbyshire and Yorkshire Dales as well as destinations across Europe.

For more information about HF Holidays, please visit www.hfholidays.co.uk or call 0345 470 7558. For regular updates and news about HF Holidays, follow it on Twitter https://twitter.com/hfholidays and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hfholidays.co.uk.

All prices include Full Board en-suite accommodation, a full programme of walks with all transport to and from the walks, and light-hearted evening activities.

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Holiday-makers looking to step up the pace and try something a little different this year should look no further than HF Holidays’ great range of walking and activity breaks for individuals, couples and families of all ages and from all walks of life.

ABOUT HF Holidays• Founded in 1913, HF Holidays is a co-operative society that has been organising outdoor holidays for over 100 years.

• HF Holidays has 19 country houses in the UK’s National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as independent hotels for overseas holidays.

• HF Holidays has a host of accolades under its belt including: Which? Recommended Provider status for the third successive year; voted Best Large Tour Operator by Guardian and Observer readers 2010-2014; and Best Large Short Break Operator 2011-2014.

WARWICK Castle situated on the River Avon in the county of Warwickshire was originally built by William the Conqueror in 1068. It is steeped in

history and is a fascinating place to visit for both adults and children alike. Just strolling around the 64-acres of glorious grounds where peacocks roam and towering trees and exotic plants thrive, is a highlight, but a wealth of other walk-through attractions and exhibits are just waiting to be discovered around every corner.

* Witness the world’s largest working trebuchet in action as it launches heavy stones 300m into the air, which once would have decimated castle or city walls.

* Eagles, Buzzards and an Andean Condor the largest bird of prey in the world - are all residents in the castle grounds - kept under the watchful eye of a falconer who twice daily holds a Flight of The Eagles demonstration when these amazing creatures take to the skies and fly above the heads of those watching in awe.

* Watch as Warwick Castle’s resident archer displays his agility and power in The Bowman Show demonstrating how this deadly weapon was used in medieval times.

Also located in the castle grounds is the Horrible Histories themed events such as Splat the Rat which kids will love. But it’s the Horrible Histories Live Stage Show which launched last week and will be performed everyday until September 6th, that will excite fans of the books and television series. The tales of the foulest and funniest bits about the history at the castle are sure to enlighten many.

Another way to appreciate the fascinating

history that has surrounded Warwick Castle for centuries, is by visiting the Time Tower. This clever new attraction whisks you through 1,000 years of history in just 15 minutes in a cinema screen environment. Time Tower uses visual technology and transports visitors from the Dark Ages to modern times using 3D and 3D special effects. Portraits on the walls of all the earls who lived in the castle magically talk and move within their frames.

For those planning to visit the castle this summer, the month of August sees the return of one of the ultimate medieval attractions - Jousting. Look forward to the thunder of hooves as fearless knights on horseback go head to head in a fiery battle for victory.

Inside the castle The Great Hall is a sight to behold. Feast your eyes on the many suits of armour and glistening swords, razor-like

spears and other military items decorating the stone walls. The lavish interiors of the State Rooms bedecked with antiques too give a sense of what life was like living here centuries ago.

But, to really immerse yourself into all things medieval an overnight stay in the Glamping Village is a must.

Forty-one medieval tents are situated in the Glamping Village which is located in a secluded area of woodland space within the castle grounds and is poignantly highlighted by colourful jousting flags which flutter in the breeze.

Choose from a King’s Tent, of which there are three available and are the more prominent choice boasting a wooden four-poster bed, two wooden single beds and dressing up box with real armour for guest to try on, or a Warwick Tent of which there are 38 available to hire and come with a double bed and two single beds with all bed linen provided and sleep under the stars.

It may be ‘marvellously medieval’ here, but guests can enjoy some modern-day luxury such as the fantastic shower facilities with thankfully warm water. You won’t go hungry either as a huge feast is laid on in the huge

Banqueting Tent where a Buffet-style dinner is served, hog roast and crumble anyone?

Until dark there’s entertainment outside the Glamping tents down by the river. Children can enrol in Knights School and perfect their sword skills, learn how to juggle in Jester School or try their hand at archery all expertly led by cheery staff in traditional medieval costume.

For those who think history is boring think again. Warwick Castle will delight you in so many ways you’ll want to be clambering back in time, again and again.

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Climbing the many towers and ramparts of Warwick Castle you can’t help but be transported back to the past and a time when Knights were heroes of the day. Mesmerising views of the surrounding landscape are just breathtaking, look closely and you can even spot the old hunting lodge in the forest and the Quercus robur, English Oak tree planted by Queen Victoria on her visit to Warwick Castle in 1858.

INFORMATIONBook a glamping stay at Warwick Castle 0871 663 1676/www.warwick-castle.com/glamping. Kings Tent (sleeps four) from £300 per night. Warwick Tent (sleeps four) from £200 per night. Medieval Dinner Feast Buffet £16.95 per adult, £7.95 per child (additional cost). A one-night stay includes VIP parking for two days, two days priority Castle tickets, breakfast in Banqueting Tent, free evening entertainment, cash bar until 11pm. Alternatively, book a fairy tale night in one of Warwick Castle’s opulent Tower Suites within the 14th-century Caesar’s Tower – new for summer 2015 is a family accommodation option in the Rose Suite from £600 per night. Prices include a private tour of the Castle and 24-hour concierge.

was the new potatoes and runner beans fresh from the garden that tasted so delicious. This was always followed by the best apple pie - with the crumbliest pastry - or homemade malt loaf and freshly made Welsh cakes. Who has influenced your cooking the most?

ESSEX chef Andrew Jones trained at South East Essex College of Arts & Technology in Southend. Now executive chef at Chamberlain’s

Restaurant in London he is also a member of Slow Food UK’s renowned Chef Alliance and joins other chefs including such esteemed names as Marcus Wareing, Michel Roux Jnr, Raymond Blanc, Simon Rogan and Tom Kerridge who are also members. Slow Food UK’s Chef Alliance engages British-based chefs in actively championing small-scale

producers and promoting good quality local and sustainability produced food.

Andrew has honed his culinary skillls in some of the finest kitchens including three Michelin-starred Michel Bras in Laguiole, France, part of his prize for winning the 2004 Roux Scholarship, one of the UK hospitality industry’s premier competitions. He spent 13 years at Claridge’s where he rose through the ranks of the brigade to Premier Sous Chef and spent two years as Executive Chef at the five-star Westbury Hotel in Bond Street where he not only ran the hotel’s fine dining restaurant Artisan, but oversaw a £1 million redevelopment of the kitchens while also running the Polo Bar, a newly opened Sushi restaurant and Private Events operation that catered for exclusive events such as The Cartier Polo Tournament.

He joined Chamberlain’s in 2011 and brought his extensive organisational and creative skills to the restaurant. He is now a director and shareholder in Chamberlain’s of London.

What is your first food memory?My first food memory is having afternoon tea at my nan’s house on Canvey island. She was a very good cook and her teas always contained tinned ham or salmon! The best bit

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with Andrew Jones of Chamberlain’s Restaurant, Leadenhall Market

On a plate…

National Picnic Week National Picnic Week takes place between June 13-21 and is a celebration of all things outdoors and picnic related. Stock up on those essential items and fill your hamper with some delectable culinary treats to ensure your picnic adventure is just perfect.

Picnic and Outdoor Living products from colourful cutlery and plates to tea lights, tableware and tupperware. Items £1 from Poundland, www.poundland.co.uk

This waterproof backed and superlightweight picnic blanket (1000 x 1000) with ‘Kissing Rabbits’ design rolls into a handy carry with handles. Annabel James, www.annabeljames.co.uk, £35.95

I have had many influences on my cooking and been lucky throughout my career to have worked with some incredible chefs. But I think that the biggest influence of all has been my Dad; I worked with him at the start of my career - when I was still at school - and he has taught me the basic skills and the drive that it takes to become chef.

Why did you become a chef?I have always wanted to be a chef, ever since I was about 10 years old. When I was at school I used to work part time with my Dad every weekend and during the school holidays. I have always had a passion for food and how you can take a couple of simple ingredients and put them together to

make the most beautiful of dishes. Who are your favourite chefs?My favourite chefs are my team that works at Chamberlain’s with me. I have some great cooks in my team and they are all very committed and give me 100 per cent. What is your favourite dish/ ingredient?My favourite ingredient at the moment is lobster. We are just about to start the native season and we will be promoting this in the restaurant with several special dishes. These include classics such as Thermidor and traditionally dressed, with Russian salad What is your favourite herb?My favourite herb to use is flat leaf parsley - it is very versatile and we always have it in the kitchen and will go into many dishes What’s in your fridge at home?My fridge at home is nearly always empty! I keep milk and butter, but most of the time I am at work in the restaurant Your worst kitchen nightmare?My worst kitchen nightmare is nearly always related to power or gas! It has happened a couple of times in my career when the power or gas has gone off just before service. You can guarantee that the dining room is full and you just can’t do anything about it except wait, and hope it comes back on…. or serve salads. Best cooking tip for a novice?Start off simply. Learn a couple of basic skills and get a couple of good, sharp knives What’s your last meal on earth, if you had the chance to choose?Lobster and caviar to start with, followed by a good steak with truffles and foie gras. I would skip dessert and go straight for a cheese board with a mountain of stilton and cheddar, and I will finish off with a fine

cognac and a cigar. After all, if it’s the last meal I don’t want any regrets!

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PIC&NIC Table Set, the perfect way to dine alfresco!. The Pic&Nic Table set seats four people, once opened measures 85.5cm x 67 cm (h)x 66.5cm. It folds down to a

manageable 85.5cm x 10 cm (h) x 35cm, complete with carry handles. Out There Interiors, www.outthereinteriors.com£149

For something different, how about this White Rattan Picnic Hamper with a red, polka dot lined interior. Dimensions: width 40cm x height 29cm x depth 29cmFeatures a cutlery, plate and glass set for two, salt and pepper shakers and a bottle opener/corkscrew. Lisa Angel, www.lisaangel.co.uk, £79

Enjoy balmy spring and summer days in the countryside with this lovely Two Person Chiller Hamper from Willow Direct. Crafted from antique grey willow, with tan faux leather trim and a zipped chilled compartment.

Dimensions: 42 x 28 x 19cmContents: Plates, Wood effect

handled cutlery, Bottle OpenerCotswold Trading, www.cotswoldtrading.com, £49

Santa Fe Deckchair by Jacqueline Hammond. Bring beautiful scenery to the comfort of your own garden, patio, balcony or picnic adventure so you can sit pretty this summer! Lightweight and portable with detachable canvas seat. Design: ‘Santa Fé Fields’ by British artist Jacqueline Hammond available from www.smartdeco-style.com and www.jacquelinehammond.co.uk, £95

This wind proof enamel lantern creates a welcoming light on dark evenings. Miners

Lantern - shutter blue, hang on a hook or tree, or use the easy

carry handle to light your

way. Coastal Home www.

coastalhome.co.uk, £11

Lovely big wool picnic blanket in rich checks with a waterproof underside. This is a real summer staple for all your picnics and garden lounging. 100% Wool Blanket with waterproof polyester backing with nylon webbing strap. rigby & mac, www.rigbyandmac.com, £75

A wonderful Picnic Cool Bag and Picnic Blanket in the Sophie Allport Chicken design. Picnic bag is Matt Oilcloth with fully insulated lining and velcro fastened inner pocket. Dimensions: 39 x 33 x 19cm, £32. Picnic Blanket is 140x145cm when open. Water resistant on one side. Removable woven carry handle. £35. Sophie Allport Limited 0845 0177 866 or www.sophieallport.com.

SO this summer, add some fruit into your skincare routine with these Fruity Beauty essentials that not only smell divine but will leave skin feeling revitalised and looking great.

Janjira Pomegranate & Acai Facial Concentrate Serum, £50Revolutionary super antioxidant-rich serum helps combat signs of ageing.Pomegranate benefit: Helps promote and restore the skins moisture

Botanifique Highlight Brightening Body Lotion, £24Highlight Brightening Body Lotion combines lemon juice, basil and lemon peel, with MelaslowTM technology to help lighten the skin and reduce age spots and blemishes. Cocoa and shea butters deeply nourish, while antioxidant-rich vitamin C naturally protects, for silky smooth skin that radiates clear beauty.Lemon benefit: Lemon naturally brightens and hydrates the skin.

UrbanVeda Radiance Day Cream, £15.99Naturally formulated using Ayurvedic principles, our bioactive blend of brightening botanical extracts is enriched with a cell-repairing peptide and amino-acid

complex to help correct signs of hyperpigmentation, boost complexion and balance skin tone. Goji Berry benefit: Works to boost collagen and helps feed skin, keeping it soft, supple, hydrated and plump.

Janjira Thai Lime & Ginger Sugar Milky Body Scrub, £32This Milky Body Scrub has an uplifting, zingy fragrance and uses refined sugar to help exfoliate, enhance, smoothen and brighten the skin buffing away dead skin cells. While emolient-rich oils help to restore hydration.Lime benefit: Contains vitamin C which helps make the skin feel lighter and increases the smoothness and softness after application on the skin.

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LIFESTYLE BeautyFruity beauty The nation is on a health craze and this is not just referring to our diet! More and more fruit extracts are finding their way into our skincare products, due to their powerful anti-ageing and rejuvenation properties which help maintain healthy lustrous skin.

ARIES March 21st - April 20thCommunication problems slowly clear. Finding an answer to an ongoing problem is as simple as talking to everyone involved. Be

attentive to those who are directly affected by the situation. Their feedback is crucial to solving the issue. After you resolve this dilemma, you’ll be free to spend more time on creative pursuits. Breathe fresh life into a project that’s been neglected because of personal responsibilities and do more of the things that bring you personal pleasure.

TAURUS April 21st - May 21stYour financial situation is about to take a turn for the better so this is a good time to think about putting yourself on a budget,

starting a savings account or landing a better paid job. If you’ve been unemployed, think about starting your own business. Caring for other people’s pets, plants or children could be profitable service area to get into. Getting a business loan from the bank is a strong possibility. Alternatively, a generous relative will give you the start up money for this venture.

GEMINI May 22nd - June 21stYou’re going through a period of change and it feels terrific. Breaking a bad habit, adopting a new look and embarking

on a fitness programme are among the possibility. Clear out your closet to make space for clothes that make you feel fabulous. You’ll be able to find colours and styles that perfectly suit your image. If you’re looking for work, think about going back to a previous employer. You’ll be welcomed back with open arms. Your love life is sure to benefit from this job.

CANCER June 22nd - July 23rdKeeping a low profile satisfies your secretive personality. In this celebrity obsessed age, you cherish privacy. When people

ask searching questions about your personal life, you’re quick to shut them down. This gives you a mysterious aura that is incredibly alluring. If you want to escape the confines of a certain sector of your life take an advanced class. This will be a welcome outlet for your intellectual curiosity. You’ll enjoy becoming an expert in a fascinating or arcane subject.

LEO July 24th - August 23rdSlowly, but surely, your goals are undergoing a transformation. The things you once valued now seem relatively meaningless.

Don’t be afraid to strike out in a different direction. Getting involved with a religious, cultural or educational organisation will be rewarding. You are tired of focusing on material matters like money and status. Making a positive difference is much more fulfilling. If you want work, apply for jobs at green or ethical employers. You’ll get good responses.

VIRGO August 24th - September 23rdThere’s lots of activity on the career front. It’s important to discuss job offers with your nearest and dearest. They

will be affected by your ultimate choice. There’s a distinct possibility you will be working from home in the near future. This will be a difficult but rewarding transition. Being able to spend more time in the comfort of your own home will be therapeutic. Don’t fight the possibility. Give it a chance to find its feet. You’ll be surprised how much you enjoy the switch.

LIBRA September 24th - October 23rdYou are ready to try something new. Venturing into unfamiliar territory will be intimidating. At times, you will have some

unpleasant shocks. You are starting to realise how many incorrect assumptions you’ve made. This is sobering, but don’t’ be too hard on yourself. Part of the growth process is being willing to admit you were wrong. Returning to a spiritual practice will make you feel less anxious and more open. You need more than money to be happy.

SCORPIO October 24th - November 22ndYour love life sizzles with excitement. Take this opportunity to satisfy your sensual side. When you neglect your physical

needs, you become irritable and anxious. Are you dating someone interesting? You’ll enjoy going to a high profile party together. Are you looking for love? You will find it with someone who knows their own mind and has firm opinions. Take this relationship slow. Enjoying the courtship phase will be lots of fun. There is plenty of time to make a serious commitment.

SAGITTARIUS November 23rd - December 21stYou must accept a greater measure of responsibility in a close relationship. It isn’t fair to expect a loyal friend or romantic

partner to do all the heavy lifting. Whether this means being proactive about making plans or just doing more housework is immaterial. The important thing is to take an honest look at your bond and do better. Just because your family did things a certain way does not mean you should continue the trend. Don’t be afraid to make decisive changes.

CAPRICORN December 22nd - January 20thYou’re very driven, but working around the clock could actually undermine your productivity. It’s important to take well timed

breaks. Focusing all your energy on work isn’t wise. It’s important to cultivate a rewarding personal life to counterbalance your professional responsibilities. While it is to your credit that you want to be the best in your field, you should focus on one area at the expense of others. Think of what would happen if your job fell through.

AQUARIUS January 21st - February 19thYour romantic side is coming out. If you’ve fallen for an attractive newcomer, try not to lose your head. Although

you enjoy their wisdom and worldly wise sophistication, you may not be a good match. Having the same values is critical. This may seem like a minor issue while your physical desire is strong, but it will become increasingly important. Donating time at a charitable organisation will allow you to meet people who share your concerns for humankind.

PISCES February 20th - March 20thYour domestic situation is undergoing some changes. It may be necessary to move to a new place or find a different

living arrangement. Try not to paint yourself into a corner. Although you’re eager to live in a neighbourhood that has lots of diversions, it’s also important to be close to family and work. Enduring long commutes will quickly grow old. Be flexible about where you are willing to move. You might return to an area you once lived as a child.

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CLUES ACROSS1 Rob a philosopher (4)3 One crosses river to find some land (4)6 Fool locks copper in cell (5)10 Test ground after some radiation displacement (7)11 Nominal union leader is involved in tense

criminal trial (7)12 Concentrated, finding Einstein very complex? (9)13 Jelly, say, mostly produced with one kitchen device (5)14 Modelled in nude, representing water-spirit (6)16 Duke has daughter that’s outgoing – it’s a disadvantage (8)18 Bike featured in red was green (8)19 Decorated band of woollen cloth (6)22 Serpent-witch depicted in

plate (no name given) (5)23 Swift horse’s whinny heard by maiden (9)25 Checks decisions involving head of state (7)26 Unfriendly landlord’s lazy without a hint of doubt (7)27 Garments about to leave African city (5)28 Ship from past? That’s about right (4)29 Smack is a fishing boat (4)

CLUES DOWN1 Czech composer is a high flier at university (7)2 Bound to upset militant, having dismissed worker (5)4 Football side gets the axe, I see in report (6)5 Rent out English vessel in port (8)6 Republican element largely opposed to authority ousted two leaders (14)7 Lucille ate without a worry, becoming fat (9)8 Tree maintenance (7)9 Where one learns to do the ironing? (7,7)15 Once, millions read new version of Boccaccio’s tales (9)17 Nonconformist church building a healing

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pool in Jerusalem (8)18 Depending on artisan to turn up about one (7)20 European alliance with West

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8.00 For the Love of Cars (S)9.00 Channel 4’s Comedy Gala 2015 The

all-star line-up for the annual comedyspectacular includes Alan Carr, JackDee, Katherine Ryan and more. (S)

11.35 Lee Mack Live (R/S)12.40 FILM: Get Him to the Greek (2010)Comedy starring Russell Brand and JohanHill. (R/S) 2.30 Come Dine with Me. Fiveepisodes (R/S) 4.45 River Cottage Bites(R/S) 5.00 Phil (R)

CHANNEL 56.00 Milkshake 10.35 Access (R) 10.40The Dog Rescuers (R/S) 11.10 UltimatePolice Interceptors. Double bill (R/S) 12.10Benefit House: Me and my 26 Kids (R/S)1.10 Benefits, Babies and Jail (R/S) 2.10Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole. Double bill(R/S) 4.10 FILM: Open Season 3 (2010)Animated adventure with the voices of SteveSchirripa and Karley Scott Collins. (S) 5.40FILM: Disney’s the Haunted Mansion(2003) Fantasy comedy starring EddieMurphy and Terence Stamp. (S)7.15 FILM: The Wedding Date (2005)

Romantic comedy starring DebraMessing and Amy Adams. (S)

8.55 News (S)9.00 Big Brother Highlights of the latest

events in the house. (S)11.50 FILM: Crank 2: High Voltage (2009)

Action sequel with Jason Statham andAmy Smart. (S)

1.35 Supercasino 3.10 Inside Manchester’sMidland Hotel (R/S) 4.00 House Doctor (R/S)4.25 Make It Big. Three episodes (R/S) 5.45Milkshake

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BBC16.00 Breakfast (S) 10.00 Saturday Kitchen(S) 11.30 The Box (R/S) 12.10 FootballFocus: Women’s World Cup Special 12.50Athletics: Diamond League - Rome Highlights(S) 2.00 The Olympic Journey: Born Winners(R/S) 2.30 Bargain Hunt (R/S) 3.30 HomesUnder the Hammer (R/S) 4.30 Escape to theCountry (R/S) 5.00 Formula 1: the CanadianGrand Prix - Qualifying (S)7.15 News (S)7.25 This is BBC One HD7.35 Now You See It There’s animal magic

from a cat on a magic carpet. (S)8.05 The National Lottery: Who Dares

Wins (S)8.55 Casualty Cal and Ethan help a son

come to terms with the seriousness ofhis mother’s illness. (S)

9.45 John Bishop (S)10.30 News (S)10.50 Not Going Out (R/S)11.20 FILM: Tropic Thunder (2008) Action

comedy with Ben stiller, RobertDowney Jr and Jack Black.

12.55 Weather (S) 1.00 News (S)

BBC26.00 Animal Park (R/S) 7.00 FILM: A Taleof Two Cities (1958) Dickens adaptationstarring Dirk Bogarde. 8.55 FILM: Firecreek(1968) Bleak western starring James Stewart.10.35 James Stewart: Talking Pictures (R/S)11.25 FILM: The Man Who Knew TooMuch (1956) Thriller starring James Stewart.1.20 Formula 1: the Canadian Grand Prix -Practice 2 (R/S) 2.55 Formula 1: theCanadian Grand Prix - Practice 3 (S) 4.00Formula 1 Rewind (S) 5.00 Antiques RoadTrip (R/S) 6.00 Gardeners’ World (R/S) 6.30Flog It! Cirencester (R/S)7.30 Edwardian Farm (R/S)8.30 Dad’s Army (R)9.00 Pinewood: 80 Years of Movie

Magic Jonathan Ross reveals thestories behind some of the greatestmovies ever made. (S)

10.30 FILM: My Week with Marilyn (2011)Drama starring Michelle Williams andJudi Dench.

12.05 The Many Faces of Sid James (R/S)1.05 FILM: Quatermass 2 (1957) Comedysci fi sequel, starring Sid James.

ITV6.00 Fort Boyard (R/S) 6.25 Pat & Stan(R/S) 6.35 Dino Dan. Double bill (R/S) 7.00Canimals (R/S) 7.15 Sooty (R/S) 7.30 Super4 (R/S) 7.45 Nerds & Monsters (R/S) 8.00Thunderbirds Are Go (S) 8.30 Weekend (S)9.25 Jeremy Kyle. Double bill (R/S) 11.30All Star Family Fortunes (R/S) 12.25 DocMartin (R/S) 1.30 French Open Tennis (S)5.30 Off Their Rockers (R/S) 6.00 News (S)6.25 You’ve Been Framed! (R/S)7.00 UEFA Champions League Final

Mark Pougatch introduces coverageof the Champions League Final fromthe Olympiastadion in Berlin. (S)

10.20 News (S)10.35 Play to the Whistle - Extra Time A

compilation of the very best previouslyunseen moments from the wholeseries. (S)

11.15 UEFA Champions League Final Thechampions of Italy and Spain collide inthe Champions League Final. (S)

12.00 The Chase (R/S) 12.55 Jackpot247(S) 3.00 Jeremy Kyle USA (R/S) 3.45 ITVNightscreen (S)

CHANNEL 46.15 How I Met Your Mother. Double bill(R/S) 7.05 Slateman Triathlon Powered BySuunto (S) 7.30 Mobil 1 the Grid (S) 8.00Derby Day Morning Line (S) 9.30 EverybodyLoves Raymond. Double bill (R/S) 10.30Frasier. Double bill (R/S) 11.30 The BigBang Theory. Double bill (R/S) 12.25 TheSimpsons. Double bill (R/S) 1.25 CH4 Racing(S) 5.00 News (S) 5.20 Couples Come Dinewith Me (S) 6.05 Benchmark (R/S)7.00 Celebrity Fifteen to One Comedian

Adam Hills hosts, with Jason Manford,Germaine Greer and Jimmy Carramong the 15 celebrities going head-to-head in the quiz. (R/S)

8.00 The Restoration Man (R/S)9.00 FILM: Anna Karenina (2012)

Adaptation of the classic novel,starring Keira Knightley. (S)

11.35 FILM: The Brave One (2007)Psychological thriller starring JodieFoster. (R/S)

1.50 Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (R/S)2.40 Alan Carr (R/S) 3.40 Hollyoaks Omnibus(S) 5.45 The Common Denominator (R/S)

CHANNEL 56.00 Milkshake 10.35 Access 10.40Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs. Threeepisodes (R/S) 1.40 FILM: Columbo: OldFashioned Murder (1976) Feature lengthdetective drama starring Peter Falk. (S) 3.10Inside Manchester’s Midland Hotel (R/S)4.10 GPS: Behind Closed Doors (R/S) 5.10The Dog Rescuers (R/S) 6.10 The NightmareNeighbour Next Door (R/S)7.00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away (R/S)7.55 News (S)8.00 Dogs Make You Laugh Out Loud

2 (R/S)9.00 Big Brother (S)10.00 The Incredible Hulk Woman:

Extraordinary People (R/S)10.55 Kellie Maloney: No Going Back

Follows the journey Kellie Maloneyundertook to become the woman shealways knew she was. (R/S)

11.55 Access (R)12.00 Supercasino 3.10 Big Brother (R)4.00 Furious & Funny: Caught on Camera(R/S) 4.50 Make It Big. Double bill (R/S)5.45 Milkshake

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FA Cup final day seen through theeyes of the fans. (R/S)

12.55 Weather (S) 1.00 News (S)

BBC26.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R/S) 7.00Claimed and Shamed (R/S) 7.30 Don’t GetDone, Get Dom (R/S) 8.15 Gardeners’ World(R/S) 8.45 Cowboys and Angels (R/S) 9.15Victoria Derbyshire (S) 12.00 Daily Politics(S) 1.00 Cagney and Lacey (R/S) 1.45 OneMan and His Campervan (R/S) 2.15 Cash inthe Attic (R/S) 2.45 Formula 1: The CanadianGrand Prix - Practice 1 (S) 4.45 Holiday ofmy Lifetime with Len Goodman (R/S) 5.15Vintage Antiques Roadshow (R/S) 6.00Eggheads (R/S) 6.30 Beat the Brain (S)7.00 Antiques Road Trip (R/S)8.00 Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites (S)8.30 Gardeners’ World (S)9.00 Kate Humble: Living with

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ITV6.00 Good Morning Britain (S) 8.30 Lorraine(S) 9.25 Jeremy Kyle (S) 10.30 ThisMorning (S) 12.30 Loose Women (S) 1.30News (S) 2.00 Judge Rinder (R/S) 3.00Dickinson’s Real Deal (S) 4.00 Tipping Point(R/S) 5.00 The Chase (S) 6.00 News (S)7.00 Emmerdale Adam gets a surprise

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D’Acampo undertakes a culinaryjourney around Italy. In the first episode,he visits the Amalfi Coast. (R/S)

8.30 Coronation Street What has Craigbeen up to? (S)

9.00 Doc Martin Portwenn is buzzing witharrangements for the wedding ofMartin and Louisa. (R/S)

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Romantic comedy starring Hugh Grantand Drew Barrymore. (S)

12.35 Jackpot247 (S) 3.00 Britain’s BestBakery (R/S) 3.50 ITV Nightscreen (S)

CHANNEL 46.00 Countdown (R/S) 6.45 Will & Grace.Double bill (R/S) 7.35 Everybody LovesRaymond. Double bill (R/S) 8.30 Frasier.Three episodes (R/S) 10.00 Car S.O.S (R/S)11.00 Come Dine with Me. Five episodes(R/S) 1.35 CH4 Racing (S) 5.00 CouplesCome Dine with Me (S) 6.00 The Simpsons(R/S) 6.30 Hollyoaks (S)7.00 News Includes sport and weather. (S)8.00 Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Phil Coulson and his team puteverything on the line to survive anall-out war. (S)

9.00 8 Out of 10 Cats DoesCountdown (S)

10.00 Alan Carr Alan is joined by Peter Kay,Ellie Kemper and Adam Lambert. (S)

11.05 Man Down (R/S)11.40 Virtually Famous (S)12.25 Brooklyn Nine-Nine (S) 12.55 FILM:Perrier’s Bounty (2009) Comedy thriller withCillian Murphy. (R/S) 2.25 The Hotel (R/S)3.25 One Born Every Minute USA (R/S) 4.15Four Rooms US (R/S) 5.05 River CottageBites (R/S) 5.25 Deal Or No Deal (R/S)

CHANNEL 56.00 Milkshake 9.15 The Wright Stuff 11.10Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs (S) 12.10News (S) 12.15 Big Brother: Timebomb (R)1.15 Home and Away (S) 1.45 Neighbours(S) 2.15 NCIS: LA (R/S) 3.15 FILM: JesseStone: Night Passage (2006) Crime dramastarring Tom Selleck. (S) 5.00 News (S)5.30 Neighbours (R/S) 6.00 Home andAway (R/S) 6.30 News (S)7.00 Ultimate Police Interceptors The

team contends with a belligerentASBO-breaker who will not give upwithout a fight, and a particularlyunstable street-fighting man. (R/S)

8.00 Holy Grail Conspiracy: Secrets ofthe Knights Templar This episodelooks into ‘the most secret society onEarth’ – the Knights Templar. (S)

9.00 Big Brother Timebomb: LiveEviction (S)

10.30 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side11.30 Big Brother Live from the House12.00 Supercasino 3.10 Big BrotherTimebomb: Eviction 4.20 Jackass (R) 4.45House Doctor. Three episodes (R/S)

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BBC16.00 Breakfast (S) 9.00 The Andrew MarrShow (S) 10.00 The Big Questions (S)11.00 Sunday Politics (S) 12.15 BargainHunt (R/S) 1.00 News (S) 1.15 Escape tothe Country (R/S) 2.00 Flog It! London (R/S)2.40 The Truth About Your Teeth (R/S) 3.40Points of View (S) 3.55 Songs of Praise (S)4.30 Nigel Slater: Eating Together (R/S)5.00 Countryfile (S) 6.00 News (S) 6.25Formula 1: the Canadian Grand Prix (S)9.00 Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Jonathan Strange joins Mr Norrell totry to cure George III, but isfrustrated at Norrell’s refusal todiscuss magic. (S)

10.00 News (S)10.20 This is BBC One HD10.30 At the Apollo Jack Whitehall

presents a selection of standupperformances including KatherineRyan and Rich Hall. (R/S)

11.15 FILM: Blades of Glory (2007)Sporting comedy with Will Ferrell andAmy Poehler.

12.45 Weather (S) 12.50 News (S)

BBC26.00 The Big Allotment Challenge (R/S) 7.00Countryfile (R/S) 8.00 Gardeners’ World(R/S) 8.30 Greatest Gardens (R/S) 9.00 TheBeechgrove Garden (R/S) 9.30 SaturdayKitchen Best Bites (S) 11.00 The Box.Double bill (R/S) 12.00 Mary Berry’s AbsoluteFavourites (R/S) 12.30 Alex Polizzi: Chefson Trial (R/S) 1.30 Athletics: BirminghamGrand Prix (S) 5.20 Hotel India (R/S) 6.20FILM: Shall We Dance? (2004) Romanticcomedy with Richard Gere and JenniferLopez. (S)8.00 Antiques Roadshow (R/S)9.00 Armada: 12 Days to Save England

Newly discovered documents revealwhat stopped the Spanish invasion inits tracks. (S)

10.00 Protecting Our Foster Kids FollowsDorset County Council’s fosteringservice over the course of a year. (S)

11.00 FILM: A Single Man (2009) Dramastarring Colin Firth.

12.30 Formula 1: the Canadian Grand Prix -Highlights (S) 1.30 Countryfile (R/S) 2.30Holby City (R/S) 3.30 This is BBC Two (S)

ITV6.00 Fort Boyard (R/S) 6.25 Pat & Stan(R/S) 6.35 Dino Dan (R/S) 6.45 Dino Dan(R/S) 7.00 Canimals (R/S) 7.15 Sooty (R/S)7.30 Fort Boyard (R/S) 8.25 News (S) 8.30Weekend (S) 9.25 Judge Rinder (R/S) 10.25Judge Rinder (R/S) 11.25 Long Lost Family(R/S) 12.20 News (S) 12.30 InternationalFootball (S) 3.10 French Open Tennis (S)6.00 News (S) 6.30 Catchphrase (R/S)7.15 Celebrity Squares (S)8.00 Sunday Night at the Palladium

Jack Whitehall presents a packed hourof entertainment featuring Simply Red,Jess Glynne and Leona Lewis. (S)

9.00 Home Fires Erica’s friendship withPat is tested. (S)

10.05 News (S)10.20 International Football Highlights

Highlights of the friendly betweenRepublic of Ireland and England. (S)

11.20 Vicious (R/S)11.50 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories (R/S)12.50 Jackpot247 (S) 2.30 Motorsport UK(S) 3.20 ITV Nightscreen (S) 5.05 JeremyKyle (R/S)

CHANNEL 46.15 How I Met Your Mother. Double bill(R/S) 7.05 British GT (S) 7.35 EverybodyLoves Raymond. Double bill (R/S) 8.30Frasier. Double bill (R/S) 9.30 Sunday Brunch(S) 12.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces(R/S) 1.30 FILM: We Bought a Zoo (2011)Comedy drama with Matt Damon and ScarlettJohansson. (S) 3.55 FILM: Diary of aWimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012) Third film in thefamily franchise, starring Zachary Gordon. (S)5.50 News (S) 6.10 A Place in the Sun (S)7.05 Location, Location, Location Robin

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8.00 For the Love of Cars (S)9.00 Channel 4’s Comedy Gala 2015 The

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11.35 Lee Mack Live (R/S)12.40 FILM: Get Him to the Greek (2010)Comedy starring Russell Brand and JohanHill. (R/S) 2.30 Come Dine with Me. Fiveepisodes (R/S) 4.45 River Cottage Bites(R/S) 5.00 Phil (R)

CHANNEL 56.00 Milkshake 10.35 Access (R) 10.40The Dog Rescuers (R/S) 11.10 UltimatePolice Interceptors. Double bill (R/S) 12.10Benefit House: Me and my 26 Kids (R/S)1.10 Benefits, Babies and Jail (R/S) 2.10Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole. Double bill(R/S) 4.10 FILM: Open Season 3 (2010)Animated adventure with the voices of SteveSchirripa and Karley Scott Collins. (S) 5.40FILM: Disney’s the Haunted Mansion(2003) Fantasy comedy starring EddieMurphy and Terence Stamp. (S)7.15 FILM: The Wedding Date (2005)

Romantic comedy starring DebraMessing and Amy Adams. (S)

8.55 News (S)9.00 Big Brother Highlights of the latest

events in the house. (S)11.50 FILM: Crank 2: High Voltage (2009)

Action sequel with Jason Statham andAmy Smart. (S)

1.35 Supercasino 3.10 Inside Manchester’sMidland Hotel (R/S) 4.00 House Doctor (R/S)4.25 Make It Big. Three episodes (R/S) 5.45Milkshake

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BBC16.00 Breakfast (S) 10.00 Saturday Kitchen(S) 11.30 The Box (R/S) 12.10 FootballFocus: Women’s World Cup Special 12.50Athletics: Diamond League - Rome Highlights(S) 2.00 The Olympic Journey: Born Winners(R/S) 2.30 Bargain Hunt (R/S) 3.30 HomesUnder the Hammer (R/S) 4.30 Escape to theCountry (R/S) 5.00 Formula 1: the CanadianGrand Prix - Qualifying (S)7.15 News (S)7.25 This is BBC One HD7.35 Now You See It There’s animal magic

from a cat on a magic carpet. (S)8.05 The National Lottery: Who Dares

Wins (S)8.55 Casualty Cal and Ethan help a son

come to terms with the seriousness ofhis mother’s illness. (S)

9.45 John Bishop (S)10.30 News (S)10.50 Not Going Out (R/S)11.20 FILM: Tropic Thunder (2008) Action

comedy with Ben stiller, RobertDowney Jr and Jack Black.

12.55 Weather (S) 1.00 News (S)

BBC26.00 Animal Park (R/S) 7.00 FILM: A Taleof Two Cities (1958) Dickens adaptationstarring Dirk Bogarde. 8.55 FILM: Firecreek(1968) Bleak western starring James Stewart.10.35 James Stewart: Talking Pictures (R/S)11.25 FILM: The Man Who Knew TooMuch (1956) Thriller starring James Stewart.1.20 Formula 1: the Canadian Grand Prix -Practice 2 (R/S) 2.55 Formula 1: theCanadian Grand Prix - Practice 3 (S) 4.00Formula 1 Rewind (S) 5.00 Antiques RoadTrip (R/S) 6.00 Gardeners’ World (R/S) 6.30Flog It! Cirencester (R/S)7.30 Edwardian Farm (R/S)8.30 Dad’s Army (R)9.00 Pinewood: 80 Years of Movie

Magic Jonathan Ross reveals thestories behind some of the greatestmovies ever made. (S)

10.30 FILM: My Week with Marilyn (2011)Drama starring Michelle Williams andJudi Dench.

12.05 The Many Faces of Sid James (R/S)1.05 FILM: Quatermass 2 (1957) Comedysci fi sequel, starring Sid James.

ITV6.00 Fort Boyard (R/S) 6.25 Pat & Stan(R/S) 6.35 Dino Dan. Double bill (R/S) 7.00Canimals (R/S) 7.15 Sooty (R/S) 7.30 Super4 (R/S) 7.45 Nerds & Monsters (R/S) 8.00Thunderbirds Are Go (S) 8.30 Weekend (S)9.25 Jeremy Kyle. Double bill (R/S) 11.30All Star Family Fortunes (R/S) 12.25 DocMartin (R/S) 1.30 French Open Tennis (S)5.30 Off Their Rockers (R/S) 6.00 News (S)6.25 You’ve Been Framed! (R/S)7.00 UEFA Champions League Final

Mark Pougatch introduces coverageof the Champions League Final fromthe Olympiastadion in Berlin. (S)

10.20 News (S)10.35 Play to the Whistle - Extra Time A

compilation of the very best previouslyunseen moments from the wholeseries. (S)

11.15 UEFA Champions League Final Thechampions of Italy and Spain collide inthe Champions League Final. (S)

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CHANNEL 46.15 How I Met Your Mother. Double bill(R/S) 7.05 Slateman Triathlon Powered BySuunto (S) 7.30 Mobil 1 the Grid (S) 8.00Derby Day Morning Line (S) 9.30 EverybodyLoves Raymond. Double bill (R/S) 10.30Frasier. Double bill (R/S) 11.30 The BigBang Theory. Double bill (R/S) 12.25 TheSimpsons. Double bill (R/S) 1.25 CH4 Racing(S) 5.00 News (S) 5.20 Couples Come Dinewith Me (S) 6.05 Benchmark (R/S)7.00 Celebrity Fifteen to One Comedian

Adam Hills hosts, with Jason Manford,Germaine Greer and Jimmy Carramong the 15 celebrities going head-to-head in the quiz. (R/S)

8.00 The Restoration Man (R/S)9.00 FILM: Anna Karenina (2012)

Adaptation of the classic novel,starring Keira Knightley. (S)

11.35 FILM: The Brave One (2007)Psychological thriller starring JodieFoster. (R/S)

1.50 Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (R/S)2.40 Alan Carr (R/S) 3.40 Hollyoaks Omnibus(S) 5.45 The Common Denominator (R/S)

CHANNEL 56.00 Milkshake 10.35 Access 10.40Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs. Threeepisodes (R/S) 1.40 FILM: Columbo: OldFashioned Murder (1976) Feature lengthdetective drama starring Peter Falk. (S) 3.10Inside Manchester’s Midland Hotel (R/S)4.10 GPS: Behind Closed Doors (R/S) 5.10The Dog Rescuers (R/S) 6.10 The NightmareNeighbour Next Door (R/S)7.00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away (R/S)7.55 News (S)8.00 Dogs Make You Laugh Out Loud

2 (R/S)9.00 Big Brother (S)10.00 The Incredible Hulk Woman:

Extraordinary People (R/S)10.55 Kellie Maloney: No Going Back

Follows the journey Kellie Maloneyundertook to become the woman shealways knew she was. (R/S)

11.55 Access (R)12.00 Supercasino 3.10 Big Brother (R)4.00 Furious & Funny: Caught on Camera(R/S) 4.50 Make It Big. Double bill (R/S)5.45 Milkshake

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Community radio station Phoenix FM broadcasts live programming from 7am to midnight every day to Brentwood, Billericay and surrounding areas on 98.0FM and www.phoenixfm.com

Thursday, June 047.00am The Breakfast Show with Mike Porter in association with Saint Francis Hospice10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward in association with Chigwell Bifold Doors and Windows1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Bob Simpson in association with Affinity Wills3.00pm Drive with Keith Rogers in association with Papa John’s Pizza6.00pm Midweek Matchzone - local and national sport news with Ronnie O’Sullivan and Chris Hood7.00pm GR80s - music and guests from the 80s with Chris Stagg9.00pm 50 Shades Of Chay - indie and alternative music with Chay Appleyard11.00pm Cultura Brazil - news and music for the local Brazlilian Community (in Portuguese) with

Ezequiel Cassol

Friday, June 057.00am The Breakfast Show with Mike Porter10.00am Eat My Brunch with Bob Simpson1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with MIke Jones3.00pm Drive with Keith Rogers6.00pm That Friday Feeling - pop and club tunes with Nikki Mills8.00pm Friday Night Extra with Patrick Sherring10.00pm Mental Health Matters - news and views from the local mental health community presented by Scott W and Bob Simpson

Saturday, June 067.00am The Breakfast Show with Antonia Jones

10.00am Feelgood Saturday with Alan Johnson12.00pm Between The Lines - local sports news with Steve Robertson2.00pm The Angel Hour with Victoria Eisermann3.00pm Phoenix FM Sport with Chris Hood6.00pm Turn It Up - the latest dance music tunes with Vixter8.00pm Phoenix Fridays on Saturdays in association with Papa Johns Brentwood - featuring live sets from local bands10.00pm From The Underworld - blues and rock with Brian Ager

Sunday, June 077.00am Sunday Breakfast with James Moloney10.00am Sunday Best with Andrew Babicz12.00pm Sunday Lunch with Tony Smith - pop, R’n’B

and dance hits and live studio sessions2.00pm Eddie’s Kitchen - easy listening, loungecore and exotica with Paul Golder4.00pm Sunday Vibes - more relaxed tunes with James Phillips6.00pm Nightswimming - indie and alternative music with Matt Hines8.00pm 33rpm - alternative music and album tracks with Chris Siviter10.00pm Cut The Cord - music through the decades with Chris Sullivan

Monday, June 087.00am The Breakfast Show with Mike Porter10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Scott Ross

3.00pm Drive with Keith Rogers6.00pm All That Jazz - jazz music from the 40s to the present day with Adam Dyer8.00pm A Journey Through The Years In Music with Gary Casserley10.00pm The Interesting Alternative Show - avant-garde and progressive rock with Steve Davis and Kavus Torabi

Tuesday, June 097.00am The Breakfast Show with Mike Porter10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Scott Ross3.00pm Drive with Keith Rogers6.00pm One For The Road - rock music with Alex Hoggett8.00pm Off The Record - indie music with Ben Knight

10.00pm Synth City - a new two-hour electronic specialist show with Rob Harvey

Wednesday, June 107.00am The Breakfast Show with Mike Porter 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Bob Simpson 3.00pm Drive with Keith Rogers6.00pm Words and Sounds - book reviews and readings with Christopher Stagg7.00pm Body Talk with Mel Watson in association with Spire Hartswood Hospital8.00pm Curveballs - indie, alternative, rock and local bands live with Nick Field10.00pm The Top 20 Show with Ben Knight - two hours of Police tracks chosen by Phoenix FM listeners

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large choir is quite simply breathtaking and being part of that remarkable sound

when it all comes together is an amazing experience.

Founded in Great Waltham in 1973, Waltham Singers is a mixed choir of 90-plus singers who sing in and around Chelmsford. Their extensive repertoire is designed to appeal to all tastes and ranges from well-known choral works such as Handel’s Messiah and Verdi’s Requiem to new works commissioned by the choir. They often perform alongside renowned Orchestras and engage professional singers and instrumentalists.

Musical Director for more than three decades, Andrew Fardell has a wealth of knowledge which he uses to coach and challenge Waltham Singers to produce music of the highest quality. As one member commented: “We set our standards high and Andrew sets them higher.”

Waltham Singers are busy rehearsing for their next concert ‘A Sense of Place’, taking place June 20 at 7.30pm in Great Waltham Church. Centre-piece of the program is the Premiere

of ‘Songs of Home’ by Essex-based composer Jeffery Wilson. New soprano, 17 year old Holly Putt, who joined the singers

in April says “I’m extremely excited to be singing in the next concert, showcasing all of the hard work that the choir and I have invested. Joining Waltham Singers has enabled me to explore a variety of different choral music and further develop my sight-reading skills. My two favourite pieces are ‘Bushes and Briars’

a folk song from Ingrave and ‘I din knaow’ which is written in our local Essex dialect, both very different to others in the program. The choir has made me so welcome, and I’ve loved the experience.”

Other highlights of the concert include ‘Six Songs from the Bavarian Highlands’ by Elgar, the lively ‘Songs and Cries of London Town’ by Bob Chilcott, plus a performance of ‘The Kestrel Road’ by Peter Maxwell Davies.

Tickets are £13 (£11 conc, £5 U16) from Kate 07808 584826 or visit www.walthamsingers.org.uk.

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Things to do this

WEEKENDVISIT The Colchester Medieval Festival and Oyster Fayre Market takes place this weekend in Lower Castle Park, Colchester. From 10am-5pm immerse yourself in a full medieval style fair, set in the 15th and 16th century and enjoy many of the activities that this major annual event of the period would have offered. Browse olde worlde stalls selling everything from linen for clothing to a full suit of armour. There will be music and dance, falconry and birds of prey, storytelling and plenty of foolery. Tickets £8 per adult, £4 per child (under-14). For more details www.oysterfayre.magix.net/public/billoffayre.html.

SEE If you love beautiful gardens, then

a visit to Copped Hall near. Epping is a must on Sunday June 7, 2015. From 2pm-5pm (last entry 4pm) they are holding a garden open day at the historic country house that has been saved from demolition and is being painstakingly renovated. Wander round the stunning landscaped parkland at your leisure and talk to the gardeners. Admission £5pp. Free children under 14. Tea and coffee, and homemade cakes available.

For more details www.coppedhalltrust.org.uk.

TASTEFood stalls with plenty of local produce will be available at the Abridge Village Weekend

running from Friday June 5 to Sunday 7 held to raise money for

the village and a chance for residents to get together. Highlights include tribute bands including a Madness tribute band called Special Kinda Madness and Abba Arrival. There will also be craft stalls, go karts, the fair, bouncy rides, fun stalls, refreshments, a bar. The event also gives local organisations the opportunity to run stalls that help with their fundraising. abridgevillageweekend.co.uk.

HEAR The animals will be in full swansong at Barleylands Farm in Billericay this Sunday during a special Open Farm Sunday event. Little ones can find out where their food comes from, where their jumper comes from, where breakfast comes from and where

food is grown. Arts and crafts will be available and visitors can even make their own bread roll and pom pom sheep! Other activities include lamb bottle feeding, sheep racing and birds of prey displays Admission £11.50 per adult, Children – Free with password which is ‘Love your food’.

DOGet on your bike

for a good cause this weekend and join in the Thurrock Cycle Marathon

on Sunday. The ride organised by the Rotary Club of Mar Dyke Valley sets off at 9am from Civic Hall, Blackshots Lane, Grays. Last year attracted more than 300 riders and raised £16,000. Entry is £5 per adult and free for under-16s who must be accompanied by an adult. People can simply turn up and pay on the day. For more details visit thurrockcyclemarathon.co.uk.

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ROAD safety charity Brake is backing a Police Federation plea for lower drink drive limit and calls for greater priority for life-saving roads policing.

The charity has given its strong backing to calls made recently by the Police Federation – the staff association for all police constables, sergeants and inspectors in England and Wales – for a lower drink drive limit, following evidence from Scotland that the lower limit introduced there last year has led to a marked reduction in drink driving rates.

The Police Federation is also highlighting what it calls the “unprecedented cuts” suffered by roads policing units in the last five years, leaving them unable to properly enforce life-saving road safety laws.

Julie Townsend, deputy chief executive of Brake said: “Brake agrees with the Police Federation that the UK drink drive limit – one of the highest in Europe – needs to be lowered.

“We would like to see an effective zero-tolerance limit of 20mg alcohol per 100ml blood. This would make it clear that even small amounts of alcohol

affect your ability to drive safely, and end the widespread confusion over whether it’s safe and acceptable to have one or two drinks and drive.

“Research is clear that even very small amounts of alcohol impair, hence it should always be ‘none for the road’ – not a drop.

“Brake also echoes the Police Federation’s concern over the severe cuts that have been made to roads policing in recent years, which have been disproportionally heavier than cuts to other areas of policing.

“Given that enhanced traffic policing offers a huge return on investment and a way to avert needless casualties and suffering, this makes no rational, moral or economic sense.

“We urges the Government to make traffic policing a national priority and give officers the backing and resources they need to do their job.”

Brake campaigns for a zero-tolerance drink drive limit through its not a drop, not a drag campaign.

Tweet Brake at @Brakecharity#notadrop #crackdown.

MAZDA has reached a landmark event as the one-millionth Mazda CX-5 rolled off the assembly line at the end of April.

The company’s popular compact SUV achieved the landmark less than three years after going into production in late 2011.

Only one other model from the car maker – the Mazda3 – has reached the figure faster.

Introduced to the fast-growing global segment in February 2012, Mazda’s first-ever compact crossover was also the first production model with the complete range of SKYACTIV Technology and a KODO: Soul of Motion design.

The CX-5 thereby ushered in a new era at Mazda that has helped put the car maker on the road to success.

The model has since won more than 60 awards* around the world, including the prestigious Car of the Year Japan 2012-

2013 as well as numerous best SUV and crossover accolades. It was Japan’s top-selling SUV in 2012 and 2013, and

is also Mazda’s most popular model in several European markets.

“I am delighted to see the CX-5 reach the 1 million unit mark in only three years and five months,” said Masashi Otsuka, CX-5 programme manager.

“I would like to express my gratitude to the people all over the world who have appreciated and supported the CX-5.

“We are committed to continue enhancing this model into the future to ensure that it remains a popular choice among people with active lifestyles.”

In the UK the multi-award winning Mazda CX-5 continues to win praise from journalists and owners alike with more than 19,000 having been sold since its debut in 2012.

Million mark for Mazda’s CX-5 Road safety charity calls for lower drink drive limit

Million seller, the Mazda CX-5

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ASTON Martin returned to the shores of Lake Como in Italy recently to showcase the stunning new DBX Concept in the esteemed 2015 Concorso

d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.Entered in the event’s prestigious Concept

Cars and Prototypes class, the DBX Concept defies conventional thinking about the high luxury segment and points to a bold new future for GT travel in the 21st Century.

Unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show, the DBX Concept widens the appeal of the iconic British luxury brand and reaches out to a more diverse global audience than ever before.

Ahead of its appearance, Aston Martin Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman said: “As we explained when we debuted the car, the DBX Concept is designed to challenge the existing status quo in the high luxury GT segment.

“It promises to make luxury GT travel stylish and more comfortable than ever before, but also more practical, more family-friendly and more environmentally responsible.”

Marek and his team at the brand’s global headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire, created the DBX Concept to showcase cutting edge engineering as well as a major evolution of Aston Martin’s highly-regarded design language.

Capable of accommodating four adults in comfort, the concept also carefully considers

Sparkling in Italy, the Aston Martin DBX Concept car

day-to-day practicality. It boasts generous luggage capacity, while

the exterior metal work emphasises the brand’s approach of using authentic materials and is made of machined billet aluminium with visible milling lines in a piece of exquisite craftsmanship intended to be seen as the car’s jewellery.

The unique paint finish – Black Pearl

Chromium – has been specially created to mimic the look of a genuine black pearl, and comprises a micro-fine layer of chrome to deliver a level of reflectivity that cannot be obtained through normal paint finishes.

Inside, the deliberate use of non-automotive standard materials generates a uniquely soft, cocooning ambience.

Marek Reichman explained: “The exceptional

craftsmanship displayed on this car – with detailing more typically seen on luxury consumer goods or fine jewellery – really showcases the best of what Aston Martin can be.”

He added: ‘I know the enthusiastic and knowledgeable visitors to this world-renowned Concorso d’Eleganza appreciated seeing such a radical concept that undoubtedly signals a bright future for Aston Martin.”

ALWAYS a popular favourite for many years with UK buyers, Suzuki has

just launched its new Vitara SUV.

Prices start at £13,999 and the cheapest version, the SZ4, now has seven airbags, including a driver’s knee bag, as standard equipment. Also standard are Bluetooth and DAB radio.

As you go up the range, further current-tech connectivity and infotainment features are added on as standard equipment. Also standard both on the SZ-T and range-topping SZ5 models is smartphone audio and navigation linking.

The SZ5 has Suzuki’s version of an automatic braking system, operated by radar, and adaptive cruise control. The distance at which the braking operates can be adjusted according to your needs. As I discovered when by chance following a car down the Cheddar Gorge, it works, thus, in this case, allowing a sheep on the road to escape with its life.

Two engines are on offer: there’s a 1.6-litre diesel and same-sized petrol engine. They both have 120PS, with the diesel emitting 106 g/km and the petrol 123 g/km on cars with two-wheel-drive.

New for the SZ5 is the option of a six-speed automatic gearbox, but you’ll have to wait until July for this to come on stream.

Vitaras have always been quite agile off-road performers and the car’s large wheels and class-leading high ground clearance continue to support this. An optional four-mode ALLGRIP four-wheel-drive system is available. This works in Auto, Snow And Sport with the system changing from the normal two-wheel-drive to four-wheel-drive, while, in the ‘lock’ mode, four-wheel-drive is permanently engaged.

A reasonably testing rocky off-road course proved that the Vitara can cope with this sort of thing.

Suzuki have also made the car able to more personalised than before, with a range of exterior and interior colour combinations. Bright turquoise, copper and red metallics seem to predominate, not subtle, but easy to spot in a car park.

The driving was easy – the course was not designed to push the Vitara beyond its limits, but was aimed to replicate what might be the sort of reasonably common

off-road environment that some Vitara owners might need to manage fairly regularly. The main technical feature that aids progress is the hill descent control. Anyone who knows about off-road driving will be familiar with this device -- you simply descend steep and perhaps slippery inclines controlling only the steering wheel. The car does the rest without any need to touch the brake pedal.

The car also has the hill-start holding feature: you can stop on a hill with the brake, put the gear into neutral and, when you need to set off again, release the brake – you then get time to engage the clutch without rolling back.

On tarmac, the car rides nicely and all the main functions can’t be faulted.

Suzukis tend to be on the bottom rung as far as pricing goes, yet they do most things that more expensive cars do.

As a package, therefore, they are good value for money.

The petrol version tested had a smooth engine with reasonable performance. Zero to 62 mph takes 11.5 seconds.

On the 52-mile test drive, an indicated 46.3 mpg compares with the official combined cycle figure of 53.3 mpg (ALLGRIP versions don’t do so well).

It drives the front wheels

i CarFacts

SUZUKI VITARA (£13,999-£21,799)

Model: Suzuki Vitara SZ4Engine: 1.6-litre petrol engine developing 120PS of power and 156Nm of torqueTransmission: Five-speed manualPerformance: Maximum speed 129mph, 0-60, 11.5 secondsEconomy: 53.3 mpg official combined,, 46.3 on testCO2 emissions: 123 g/kmPrice: £13,999

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Essex dealer Chelmsford Suzuki01245 443526Mack Suzuki Chelmsford 01245 290543Southend Suzuki01702 338377Romford Suzuki01708 761555Levoi’s Suzuki, Colchester01206 862616

‘Vitaras have always been agile off-road performers and an optional four-mode ALL-

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TEST DRIVE Suzuki Vitara

Vitara represents good value

through a nice five-speed manual gearbox. The brakes worked perfectly well, the handling was no problem, the car didn’t lean over or lurch...good marks all round.

I was expecting the new Vitara, which has a shortish wheelbase, to be a touch cramped inside, but it was not at all. Shoulder width in the rear was as good as it was in the front.

The cabin was well fitted out with the console

and instrumentation being straight forward and without gimmicks. The materials were of course not as lavish as in more expensive cars but there was variety and it appeared to be well made. Importantly, the seats were comfortable; however, the test run was around two hours and four hours is nearer the mark for a full appraisal for rear end comfort testing!

The boot was spacious enough for most people and

was able to be configured to have a double floor.

The new Vitara is the first in its sector to achieve a five-star rating in the independent Euro-NCAP tests.

With its updated, contemporary new look and simple financial steps up the three-version range, along with a variety of options, the new Vitara will certainly help Suzuki in its goal to sell as many cars as it has ever done in Britain.

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Bond’s century breaks duck CHELMSFORD CRICKET CLUB

1ST TEAMIlford 120 all out

Chelmsford 121-7(Chelmsford won by 3 wickets)

Shepherd Neame Essex League Premier DivisionPlayed at Valentines Park

CHELMSFORD continued their fine start to the season with a nervy run chase against Ilford, completing a win by three wickets.

After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Sam Cook was rewarded for an impressive spell with an early wicket, but although there was a lot of movement available and the bowling generally accurate, Chelmsford were unable to make significant inroads.

Ollie Devenish struck with his first ball to take the second wicket, but the Ilford third wicket pair showed exceptional patience by sticking around and accumulating runs, albeit at a very slow scoring rate.

The pressure of the low scoring rate soon told and Devenish was able to remove Kandola (31) with the score at 73, precipitating a huge collapse to 98 for eight.

Although Tavarasa struck some lusty blows towards the end, Cook (4-34) returned to make the breakthrough and the innings subsided quickly after that. Devenish (4-30) bowled an outstanding 18-over spell showing exceptional control and discipline, figures that would have been even more impressive had his last over not gone for 12 runs.

Although the total was a low one, the pitch had begun to misbehave to

an even greater degree and the chase was not going to be easy against a strong Ilford bowling attack.

After the early loss of Hagen, the Chelmsford innings rather stuttered throughout, with wickets rarely falling in large bunches but with no batsman really getting on top of the bowling.

Chris Prowting (26) was the top scorer, but with five batsman reaching double figures, the target always remained attainable. Nerves were wrought up after the wicket of Bailey left the side at 88 for five but a quick fire 18 from James Clifford reduced the target to just 10.

The eighth wicket pair of Ben Clifford and Devenish combined to guide the team over the line.

2ND TEAMShenfield 44 all out

Chelmsford 46-1(Chelmsford won by 9 wickets)

Shepherd Neame Essex League Premier DivisionPlayed at Chelmer Park

THE seconds emphatically maintained their winning start to the season with a ruthless performance against visitors Shenfield.

Shenfield won the toss and opted to bat first on a good looking Chelmer Park pitch, but soon found themselves in trouble at 19 for three. Chelmsford’s opening pace attack of Mark Drain and Liam Keaney bowled well and took early wickets.

However, unbeknown to all, this was, for the batting side, merely the rumble before the storm. After a brief

period of calm the visitors reached 34 for three. And then the storm broke, in the form of leg-spinner Stuart Everard who, having taken eight balls to settle into his rhythm, totally blew away Shenfield’s batting with six wickets in 15 balls to finish with six for 9 inside 4 overs.

With Drain taking two for 22 and Keaney two for 12, Shenfield had been dismissed for 44 in 22 overs lasting 90 minutes, with Chelmsford’s bowling backed up by eight good catches.

The Chelmsford reply was equally brutal and lasted just 34 balls as Paul Jones, who either had a plane to catch, or just switched into T20 mode, smashed 27 from fifteen balls before being bowled running down the pitch presumably trying for a big 6 to win the game. Sunday 31 May

Chelmsford 190-7Forest Gate 175-8

(Chelmsford won by 15 runs)Friendly

Played at Chelmer Park

3RD TEAMShenfield 206 all out

Chelmsford 209-3(Chelmsford won by 7 wickets)

Shepherd Neame Essex League Premier DivisionPlayed at Courage Playing Fields

TWO very different batting styles collided and Chelmsford came out on top, finally nailing a good performance.

Steve Pleasant had his first impact on the game with a run out in the second over and then James Arnold

struck in a decent opening spell to make it three for two.

Simmons played shots from the outset and enjoyed a considerable slice of luck early on but then really prospered.

His partners also played in positive vein but did not have his power or range and were kept quieter. A couple of partners had disappeared before drinks but Shenfield were well placed at 130 for four with lots of time to spare. A bad call though left Simmons stranded and run out for 86.

Eventually Shenfield were out for 206 with six bowlers amongst the wickets.

Shenfield’s opening bowlers settled into good line and length bowling and the batsmen were made to work hard. The scoring rate was pedestrian but the bowlers were seen off for the loss of a single wicket.

The rate needed to increase and Chris Drain accelerated his scoring whilst Matt Davis had scored reasonably well from the start of his innings.

A few overs before the last hour was called, Drain was caught for 44 and at drinks Chelmsford needed about 120 with 20 overs and eight wickets left. Davis and Pleasant forged a decent partnership before Davis (42) was well caught on the boundary.

That brought Sean Sullivan to the crease and he played with freedom and sense. Pleasant was well settled by this point and his ability to find

the boundary was key whilst Sullivan picked up singles with comfort.

A flurry of boundaries brought the game to a close and sent Pleasant racing to 80, the winning runs arriving from a six as has probably been the case on many occasions at this small ground.

4TH TEAMChelmsford 266-4

Chingford 100 all out(Chelmsford won by 166 runs)

Shepherd Neame Essex League 3rd XI Division 1Played at Chelmer Park

5TH TEAMChelmsford 217-6Belhus 154 all out

(Chelmsford won by 63 runs)Shepherd Neame Essex League 4th XI Premier

DivisionPlayed at Chelmer Park

6TH TEAMChelmsford 165

Old Chelmsfordians 166-5(Old Chelmsfordians won by 5 wickets)

FriendlyPlayed at Admirals Park

FIXTURESSaturday 6 June1sts: Buckhurst Hill (H) SNEL 11.302nds: Woodford Wells (A) SNEL 1.003rds: Woodford Wells (H) SNEL 1.004ths: South Woodford (A) SNEL 1.005ths: Leigh on Sea (A) SNEL 1.006ths: Old Chelmsfordians (H) F 2.00Sunday 7 June1sts: Hadleigh & Thundersley (H) ESL 2.002nds: Havering-atte-Bower (H) F 1.30

Second team show ruthless streak against Shenfield

CHELMSFORD’S sides played in black armbands in memory of former first team scorer Tony Edney who passed away last week and they achieved five wins from

five in the league. Significant landmarks were recorded by Steve

Bond with a maiden century and Stuart Everard with six for nine.

Ollie Devenish was the hero for the first team in a hard fought win at Ilford. Ollie and Sam Cook were the main destroyers, each grabbing four wickets as Ilford were bowled out for 120.

The chase was far from straightforward on an unpredictable wicket but a three-wicket win was achieved. The second team had a very short afternoon, the game finishing within two hours.

Visitors Shenfield were blitzed by Stuart Everard (6-9) and all out for 44. The target was knocked off inside six overs for the loss of one wicket. There was the rare sight of an old-fashioned style chase in the third team.

Chasing 207, Chelmsford made a cautious start, kept wickets in hand and gradually built the rate up.

Ultimately with Steve Pleasant (80) playing very well, the target was reached with more than three overs and seven wickets to spare. Simmons (81) had dominated the Shenfield innings with

some good hitting whilst Chris Drain (44) and Matt Davis (42) had laid the foundation for Chelmsford.

Steve Bond (104) made his first ever hundred as the fourth team broke their duck in highly convincing fashion. Phil Arnold (77) was also in good form in Chelmsford’s 266 for four.

Chingford were dismissed for just 100, Luke Wells taking three wickets and Rory Skepelhorn and Huw Davies two apiece.

The closest game at Chelmer Park was the fifth team’s win over Belhus who had at times seemed strongly placed and then came close to holding out for a draw. Jordan Campion (61) provided the backbone of Chelmsford’s innings of 217 for six with Barry Clayden contributing an unbeaten 40.

Shahid made a half century in the chase but fell to Alistair Baldwin and four wickets for Andy Shepherd proved crucial. There was one defeat on the day with a young sixth team losing out to Old Chelmsfordians.

Matt Cook top scored in Chelmsford’s innings and Sam Tremelling took three wickets.

The Sunday second team won a decent match against Forest Gate. Liam Keaney made a half century in Chelmsford’s 190 from 40 overs. The bowlers kept chipping away at the wickets and that just kept the visitors behind the rate.

A YEAR since Chelmsford Cricket Club established their girls section – they are now Essex Under 11 Lady Taverners champions.

Known as ‘The Willows’, they were runners-up in the competition last year and won their final game against Hutton CC to secure the

tournament crown this time around.

Girls section manager, Adrian Tuff, said: “It’s been an incredible year for the girls. When we started last season we never expected the number of girls, now in excess of 30, who we have seen coming to play cricket at Chelmsford,

nor that so many would be selected to play for Essex county age group squads.’’

If you are interested in joining the Chelmsford Cricket Club Willows, then training is at Chelmer Park on Friday nights from 6.30pm to 8pm. More details from adrian.tuff@gmail.com

Tournament win for U11 Willows

The victorious Chelmsford U11

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Football camp was a winner

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LEOPARDS will be on the road when they start their National Cup campaign in September.

For only the second time in their 12-year history the Big Cats will face an away game in the first round of the competition they won in 2006 and 2012, visiting either Southwark Pride or London Thunder Lewisham.

It will be a step into the unknown for the reigning National League champions, as both prospective opponents appear to be newcomers.

The pair play in one of only two preliminary round games on Sunday, September 13 as they look to face the Big Cats seven days later.

If Leopards are successful they face another away trip to London on Sunday, October 4 with either London Westside or Barking and Dagenham Thunder hosting the winner of THE tie.

If they make it through to round three the Brentwood Centre will host the last-16 tie on Sunday October 25, with Westminster Warriors or Brixton Topcats the most likely visitors.

If they make the quarter-finals Division One rivals Derby Trailblazers or Leicester Riders are most likely opponents on November 15.

BUDDING football stars from all over Brentwood took part in UK Football Camps

Spring half-term camp last week. The latest football skills and

techniques were put into practise, and the professional FA coaching team were amazed with the local talent on display.

All who attended not only had great fun on the field, but also off it, with Fifa 15 tournaments, Nerf challenges, Mario-Kart races, Giant Jenga knockdown and of course UKFC’s Got Talent to name just a few.

Head of the Youth Development Programme, Robin Lynn, commented for UK Football Camps said: “We knew this would be a great camp and to have over 100 local children attend made it a fantastic event and we will continue to make sport more

accessible for local youth in the community.

“I am confident that the FA coaching team have once again delivered a top camp. We’ve ensured that every child has not only taken something away with them that will shape their future, but most importantly have had fun and made new friends, which is what youth sport should all be about.”

Whether your child is the next Beckham, or has never even kicked a ball before, UK Football Camps are perfect for everyone and they look forward to seeing you on the summer camps programme.

Registrations for summer camps programme have begun and you can register your child today at: www.ukfootballcamps.co.uk or call 01277 375155 for more details.

ONE OF Britain’s earliest motorsport events is being revived this summer, over 100 years after it first ran in Essex.

The first edition of the Layer Marney Cup, a fuel efficiency trial, took place on June 6, 1914 and went from Southend-on-Sea to Layer Marney Tower, near Colchester.

The original trial was won by F. C. Byford who achieved an average of 42.26 miles per gallon in his Unic car.

Jeanne Byford, right, daughter-in-law of Fred Byford, winner of Layer Marney Cup, and Judith Carr (nee Byford) granddaughter of Fred Byford pictured with the trophy

To create a level playing field among the varying sizes of the entrant’s vehicles, the organisers weighed the cars and set the Ton Miles per Gallon rule, by which the trophy was ultimately awarded.

Byford managed 50.07 Ton Miles Per Gallon to pip A. M. F. Keddie’s De Dion by just 1.3 TMPG.

After being contacted by a relative of Mr Byford, it was decided to recreate the historic rally, explains Sheila Charrington, owner of Layer Marney Tower: “We are re running the event on August 16, 2015, 101 years later.

Starting at Southend, the route will leave Southchurch Park, go through Shoeburyness before winding back to Stow Maries Airfield, where all will stop for lunch in the Officers’ Mess.

“In time-honoured fashion, the cars will be weighed at Stow Maries and will then continue on to Promenade Park, Maldon before completing the event at Layer Marney Tower.”

Sheila added: “Ford has agreed to put in a vintage car and one of their most modern models into the trial and I am taking enquiries from owners of all manner of vehicles.”

“Such has been the response that we now plan to have 10 cars in each group. Just one caveat though, we are after petrol and not diesel cars.”

Sheila is now appealing to collectors, owners and family members of the 1914 participants to take part in the revival: “Obviously the Byford family has remained in Essex and the Keddie’s from Southend have stayed close to their roots but there are some real Essex names in that first entry list, such as Bone and Wilkinson. Other competitors were called Day, Mellor, Greenaway, Gaitskell, Adams and Austin.”

MOTORSPORT

SEVEN triples teams battled it out in the Ted Hasler Trophy competition at Brentwood Bowling Club.

Each team played four games of six ends at King George’s Playing Fields and eventual winners were Brian Martin, Kate Davies and Laurie Darnell on 56 points.

Runners-up on 52 points were Pam Robinson, Les Powell and Ron Waller - the two men playing their first game of the season.

Pam Baker, Ron Jolly and Margaret Rayment were in third place on 42 points.

Ted Hasler was president of the club from 1977 to 1982 and the eponymous trophy was first played for in 1985.

This year’s winners will receive their award at the club presentation night in November.

Anyone thinking of taking up lawn bowling this summer can still book free one-to-one trial sessions at Brentwood Bowling Club.

Visit www.brentwoodbowls.co.uk for details.

Reviving the Layer Marney Cup event – 101 years on

Bowls trio lift the Trophy

Triples winners: Brian Martin, Kate Davies and Laurie Darnell

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