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AUGUST 2016
80s icons
REWIND
NICK
KNOWLES
on making a
difference
SUMMER
beauty and
fashion
PLUS!
Spending the
night at the zoo!
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Diary: What’s on and where
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Henley Festival: A treat for all the senses
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Music: 80s icons at Rewind South festival
10 Experience: Sleeping at London Zoo
12 Henley Regatta: The highlights
16 Fashion: Summer holiday packing
17 Beauty: Summer hair care
20 Nick Knowles: The SOS star talks TV & films
25 Homes & Gardens: Your questions answered
27 School’s out: Summer camps and activities
30 My Henley Life: Olympic rower Will Satch
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DIARY DATES
on site for disabled visitors, entry to the showground is
free. The event starts at 12.30pm, with entry to the
marquee from 1pm for disabled visitors and 1.30pm for
the general public. Entertainment to enjoy includes a
Punch and Judy show, ferret racing, morris dancing,
dog agility with the Goring Growlers, and “have a go”
vintage vehicles. Website www.cholseyhortsoc.org.uk
August
Thursday 4th August
The Wizard of Oz,
Mapledurham House
You are invited to click your
heels and ease on down the
yellow brick road as
Immersion Theatre proudly presents a brand new
adaptation of The Wizard of Oz — a magical family
show guaranteed to have you in stitches from
beginning to end. Gates open at noon for picnics and
the performance starts at 1pm. Tickets are £9 for
adults, £7 for children and seniors, with family tickets
available priced £28. For more details or to book, call
0118 972 3350 or visit www.mapledurham.co.uk
Friday 5th and Saturday 6th August
Wargrave and Shiplake Regatta
With nearly 1,000 people competing in 400 races over
the two days, the Wargrave and Shiplake Regatta
offers a riverside spectacle with a difference. The boats
are traditional in style and heavy — the skiffs, for
example, would have been nearly identical in Victorian
times but remain superb racing machines when up and
running. For full details, visit www.wsregatta.co.uk
Friday 5th to Sunday 7th August
Supernormal, Braziers Park, Ipsden
A three-day experimental arts and music festival,
Supernormal offers a platform for artists, performers
and musicians to work collaboratively and creatively for
a new kind of audience seeking experiences out of the
mainstream. It is determinedly small and intimate, with
an audience of 1,500. For full details, visit the festival
website at www.supernormalfestival.co.uk
Sunday 7th August
The Thames Marathon: Bridge to Bridge
14km Swim, Henley to Marlow
Established in 2004, this event is aimed at swimmers
who would like to include a serious long-distance
challenge in their summer open water swimming
season. Newly renamed, the 2016 event will start at the
Leander Club in Henley and finish at Higginson Park,
Marlow. It is not a race but an opportunity for you to
challenge yourself and take in the stunning scenery at
the same time. The swim is organised into a group
format, with teamwork making this an exciting and
satisfying event. For full details, including registration
fees, visit www.henleyswim.com/events
Saturday 13th August
Cholsey Show
Held at Whitehead Meadow off Church Road, the
annual Cholsey Show — this year’s event is the 73rd
offers — an afternoon of fun and entertainment for all
the family. With parking close by, and special parking
Saturday 13th and
Sunday 14th
August
Red Bull Air Race,
Ascot Racecourse
Home to Europe’s premier
horseracing event, Ascot is hosting the high-speed lowaltitude action of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship for the third year in a row. Featuring the world’s
best pilots, this sport harnesses speed, precision and
skill as agile planes are manoeuvred down a low-aerial
track made up of 25-metre-high air-filled pylons. For full
details, visit www.redbullairrace.com
Thursday 18th August
The Henley Games
River and Rowing Museum, Mill Meadows
Can you beat Mr Toad in a tug of war? Fancy playing
cricket with Mole? Join Henley’s local sports clubs for
the River and Rowing Museum’s sports day and try
your hand at tag rugby, cricket, golf — or zumba! Enjoy
a relay race with your friends and get competitive with
the egg and spoon. Whether you are aged two, 12 or
202 there is something for all ages to enjoy at this fun
family day, which is free with admission to the museum.
For full details, visit www.rrm.co.uk
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August
Hurley Regatta
Celebrating 44 years of fun, the
Hurley Regatta is a unique
event on the Thames — a mix
of serious races, ridiculous
things to do on water, land-based competitions,
entertainment, and fun for all the family. The event
continues into the evening with live music by the
riverside. Gates open at 8.30am, with gate entry tickets
£7 for adults, £2.50 for children aged two to 15, and
under-twos free. A special land-based event for 2016 is
the tug of war. Teams of eight are needed, with free
entry included. Call Richard on 07721 921944 to enter.
Website: www.hurleyregatta.co.uk
William the Conqueror Day, Wallingford
Museum
Running from 11am to 4pm, another lively family day is
in store at Wallingford Museum. Visitors can meet a
Norman knight, who will be demonstrating his weapons
and armour. And for children there will be a competition
for the best-dressed Saxon warrior or lady or Norman
knight or lady. As a special one-off, entry to the
museum and its special exhibition 1066: William Comes
to Wallingford will be free for both adults and children.
Website: www.wallingfordmuseum.org.uk
Saturday 20th and
Sunday 21st August
Rewind Festival
South, Temple Island
Meadows, Henley
Calling all dandy
highwaymen! Now in its
eighth year, Rewind is an
annual celebration of
Eighties pop music that has
become a firm fixture of the
Henley calendar. Camping at Temple Island Meadows
starts on Friday 19th August and this year’s line-up
includes Adam Ant, Tony Hadley, Rick Astley, Lloyd
Cole & The Leopards, Jimmy Somerville, Toyah, Leo
Sayer, Soft Cell’s Marc Almond, and Heather Small. For
full details, visit www.rewindfestival.com
Thursday 25th August to Saturday 3rd
September
Outdoor Theatre at Cliveden
This year’s productions are Danny the Champion of the
World (Thursday 25th and Friday 26th August, 2pm to
3.30pm); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Saturday 27th
August, 7pm to 9pm); and Much Ado About Nothing
(Saturday 3rd September, 7pm to 9pm). Tickets are £14
for adults and £10 for children aged three to 16.
Booking is essential. Call 0844 249 1895.
Friday 26th to Monday 29th August
Chilterns Craft and Design Show, Stonor
Find unusual handmade crafts for the home and garden
and enjoy a day out for all the family. There will be the
opportunity to meet up to 250 artists and craftspeople
from all over the UK, who will be bringing you the very
best in unusual and inspiring crafts not usually found on
the high street. Opening hours each day are 10am to
5pm. For full details, visit www.stonor.com
Royal Windsor Ladies’ Day with the Human
League, Windsor Racecourse
With four top 10 albums and eight top 10 singles in the
UK as well as two US number one singles, the Human
League have sold more than 20 million records worldwide — influencing everyone from Madonna to the Pet
Shop Boys and Moby along the way. For full details and
to book, call Windsor Racecourse on 01753 498400 or
visit www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk
Thursday 1st to Saturday
17th September
The Three Musketeers,
Kenton Theatre
Produced by the team behind the
Kenton’s Christmas panto, this
fantastically funny comedy stars
Peter Duncan (formerly of Blue
Peter). The year is 1942 and theatre director Aubrey
Everett is touring the provinces with his own adaptation
of The Three Musketeers. But when an air raid takes
out a bridge, separating him from most of his cast and
crew, Aubrey decides the show must go on. Bookings:
(01491) 575698 or www.kentontheatre.co.uk
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HENLEY FESTIVAL REVIEW
Festival fun...
each night and Henley Life was there to see all the
fabulous fun
When it comes to superstars, Elton John is certainly up
there among the biggest names in music, so it was hardly
surprising that he and his band opened Henley Festival
people.
Elton opened with The Bitch is Back and closed his set
with Circle of Life and Can You Feel the Love to a standing
ovation from black tie-clad festival-goers. Celebrities in
the audience included David Furnish, David Walliams, Alan
Titchmarsh and Sir Steve Redgrave.
Among the headlining stars we were delighted to
experience this year were Elvis Costello, Will Young and
the delectable Dame Shirley Bassey.
audience. He walked into and around the audience to
pleasing
and an upbeat take on the Nick
Lowe-penned
Understanding. The audience were in their element,
snapping with their mobiles, singing and dancing.
On Saturday we knew that it was going to be a truly
appearance in nine years and she did not disappoint.
Blake, her backing band for the evening, sang and
chatted with the crowd prior to Dame Shirley joining them
on stage.
She opened with Goldfinger, and the atmosphere was transformed to the
She blasted out The Lady is a Tramp, Diamonds are Forever and Wonderful backed
by th
of its strength. She was magnificent. For the encore Dame Shirley joined Blake in
singing Anything You Can Do, followed by The Impossible Dream and finishing
with Hey Jude. As magnificent fireworks exploded overhead we headed to the
next adventure.
The Pizza Express Live venue outside the main festival enclosure was another
place to enjoy the music and later the silent disco beckoned. This year Henley
performances from José Feliciano, Natalie Williams, Mick Taylor and Ben Waters,
Eliane Correa and Shakatak. On Thursday they had a surprise performance by Will
Light My Fire.
Will then returned to take centre stage and bring the festival to a spectacular
close on the Sunday. He was utterly charming with his audience, chatting about
growing up nearby, joking about his dad in between singing some of his greatest
which he
performed while riding a sparkling silver mobility scooter. At one point he even
got his enthusiastic audience singing happy birthday to one lucky festival goer.
Henley Festival is well-known for its high-calibre, wacky, often surreal
entertainment and eclectic art and this year there were treats for the senses at
every turn. This included fantastic food at the various top-notch pop-up
nt chef, double Michelin starred Daniel
We mingled and meandered amongst guests, quaffing Lanson champagne, and
dressed-up in all our finery as we enjoyed art, sculpture, comedy, jazz, folk and
spectacular fireworks. The host of top comedians and rising stars had the crowd
in stitches with performances by Nina Conti, Al Murray, Jess Robinson, beatboxer
Shlomo and more.
comedy, workshops and entertainers captivating children of all ages.
well as our patrons, sponsors, and the hundreds of people behind the scenes. We
loo
The festival will return to its stunning setting along the river in Henley for its
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MUSIC
Penny Young Photography
Rewind South - The 80s Festival has gained
momentum over the past few years and
now fills the fields at Temple Island
Meadows with revellers gathering to listen
to a raft of stars from that era. Cindy
Burrowes spoke to two of the headline acts
for this year’s event from August 19 to 21
Rewind back to the 80s
The Rewind South festival now sells out
quickly and has vastly extended camping
fields, an array of specialist bars, and a wide
selection of posh nosh.
There is a dedicated Kidzone, the ever
popular Silent Disco, Blitz DJ Rusty Egan and
the New York Brass Band. The rather intriguing
Inflatable Church invites festival goers to have
their very own bizarre wedding, complete
with all the trimmings, and 100 guests. And
the weekend kicks off with the Friday Night
Welcome Party with special guests the
Wurzels.
This year’s weekend line-up of 80s stars
includes Rick Astley, Erasure’s Andy Bell, Tony
Hadley, Lloyd Cole, Jimmy Somerville, Leo
Sayer, Adam Ant, Marc Almond, the Beat and
Glenn Gregory. Henley Life cover star Toyah
Wilcox will perform on the Saturday.
With more than 38 years in the business
Toyah has moved from punk princess to high
priestess of TV, but she remains a unique
performer. She is known for being
charismatic, outspoken and impossible to
categorise with hits that include It’s a Mystery
and I want to be free.
As well as performing annual music tours
Toyah is an acclaimed actress and composer.
As an actress her most recent film is the award
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nominated thriller Aaaaaaaah!
This year also sees the Rewind debut of
Hazell Dean and the return of legendary
singer/songwriter and producer Trevor Horn.
HAZELL DEAN
THE QUEEN OF Hi-NRG
At 62 Hazell Dean is still the queen of Hi-NRG
and although she had the reputation as the
‘Queen of British Clubs’ around the world, this
is her first UK Rewind festival.
She is slightly nervous about working with
Rewind’s live band, but she is quite looking
forward to her performance at Henley this
year.
“I guess I am because they are such huge
audiences [at Rewind] and it’s just nice to
‘feel the love’ as they say, and it is so
nostalgic. That is what makes it fun because
you are transported back if you like,” said
Hazell who plays at a variety of 80s gigs
“I feel like I served my
apprenticeship and paid my dues. I
was singing with bands for 15 years
before I had a hit record”
around the country.
Whys does she think the music of the 1980s
is so enduring?
“Well the 60s/70s have had their time, been
done - you don’t get as many 60s nights as
you do 80s now,” said Hazell. “The 80s was
the last age of the pop era and a lot of the
people out there doing it can sing.”
Hazell herself began her musical career in the
early 1970s as a singer and songwriter.
“I feel like I served my apprenticeship and
paid my dues – I was singing with bands for
15 years before I had a hit record,” she told
me.
“You have to keep chipping away and you
can’t give up at the first hurdle – it is all down
to hard work.” And Hazell’s hard work paid off
in 1975 with a single on the Decca record
label called Our Day Will Come. This was
followed by Got you where I Want you which
joined her debut single as a huge hit on the
Northern Soul scene.
And suddenly, having honed her stage
presence and song delivery through the
conventional route of gigging all over the
country, Hazell found herself the Queen of HiNRG. This musical genre of uptempo disco or
electronic dance music began in the 70s with
songs such as Donna Summer’s anthem I feel
Teenagers of the 1980s will
remember the huge hit Video
Killed the Radio Star by The
Buggles. The video features lead
singer Trevor Horn complete with
a bouncing head of curls and
large sunglasses to accompany
his digitised voice
love. It is typified by a fast tempo, staccato rhythms,
reverberated vocals and pulsating basslines.
When she stepped on to the stage at the iconic
gay club, Heaven, she had no idea just how popular
her single, Searching had become – but the
reception she received was electric.
“Everything changed with that show. I went on at
2am, stepped on to the stage and they were going
wild. And I loved it!”
Hazell’s music has been a vital part of the Gay
Scene’s soundtrack ever since. She is a regular on
the stage at Pride events all over the UK and defiant
about continuing in that vein, even after the attack
that left 49 people dead at Orlando’s gay
nightspot, Pulse, earlier in the summer.
“I shall just go out there and do it – we will still go.
I am not going to stop doing Pride because of that.
There are more good people than bad and we have
got to remember that. “
lead vocals with 70s prog rock supergroup Yes in place of John Anderson.
“I was never as good a singer as John Anderson so I produced after that,” said the 67year-old whose producing success started at the tender age of 30.
“Before that I played on stage six or seven nights a week all the way up in rock bands,
dance bands and I sang a bit.”
Now that he spends so much time in the studio (he has his own studio that he runs with
his son) Trevor loves the chance to play live. “I don’t care if it is a bit of a train wreck but
we like playing and we have a good time.”
He is hoping for a surprise guest at this year’s rewind having brought on the Police’s
drummer Stuart Copeland at one live gig recently.
And in terms of the progression of the music industry what does Trevor think?
“I think if there is anyway they can stop piracy it would be fantastic – the music business
is not what it was. But you have some pretty major artists still – you can’t deny Ed Sheeran
and Adele write really good songs that are interesting and fresh sounding, and perform
them really well.
“Ed Sheeran is adept at making a great noise with an acoustic guitar – the first since
Dylan in the 60s.“
TREVOR HORN
Teenagers of the 1980s will remember the huge hit
Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles. The
video features lead singer Trevor Horn complete
with a bouncing head of curls and large sunglasses
to accompany his digitised voice.
However, there is more to Trevor Horn than meets
the eye. He is one of the most awarded producers
on the planet and he has been dubbed ‘The Man
who Invented the 80s’.
“I have given up fighting that title, I think it’s so
preposterous, it cracks me up – I was one of the first
producers to mix techno and pop together so that
was the sound of the 80s,” he laughs, selfdeprecatingly.
The chart topping Video Killed the Radio Star is also
well-remembered as the first ever music video to
be shown on MTV in 1981.
Trevor then produced some of the most iconic
records of the 80s, including three of the biggest
selling singles of not only that decade, but of UK
chart history: Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s
Christmas? and Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s Relax
and Two Tribes.
Trevor’s résumé can boast an eclectic line-up of
Paul McCartney, Cher, Tina Turner, Gary Barlow,
Belle and Sebastian, Kylie Minogue, John Legend,
Lisa Stansfield, Marc Almond, Jeff Beck, David
Jordan, Genesis, Tom Jones and Olly Murs.
Now in his fifth decade as a record producer, he
has recently enjoyed Top 20 albums with The
Overtones, Spandau Ballet and long-term
collaborator Seal. He is also known for taking the
Opposite Hazell Dean
and Adam Ant. This
page, top, Travor
Horn, middle Toyah
Wilcox and Rick
Astley and left, Leo
Sayer
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OUT & ABOUT
Room
with a
zoo
Cindy Burrowes tells us
about her night
sleeping with the lions
of London Zoo
London Zoo is the oldest scientific zoo in the
world (founded in 1826) and it has helped to
bring the lesser known Asiatic lion back from
extinction.
Earlier this year HM the Queen opened the
new Land of the Lions enclosure – which is
five times the size of the previous one. And for
six nights a week until December this year you
can actually sleep cheek by jowl with these
incredible creatures. It was an opportunity I
simply couldn’t miss.
I grew up being taken to London Zoo for an
annual treat – my abiding memories are
wonderment at the elephants, gorillas and
monkeys, but an overall sadness at their
incarceration in monolithic grey concrete. A
little of the concrete is still there, but the zoo
has changed immeasurably in other ways.
My husband and I went to the zoo with great
friends – so we met at the magnificent new
Penguin Pool and spent a happy half hour
enjoying the antics of these hilarious birds.
Then we broached welcome drinks where we
met our hosts for the stay and the rest of the
group staying the night (about 20) – an
eclectic mix of young and middle aged
couples, elderly friends and work colleagues.
As part of our first zoo tour we were shown
the new lion enclosure. London Zoo has
partnered with Gir National Park in Northwest India where the last Asiatic lions live in
the wild.
So the new enclosure is a recreation of an
authentic Gir village, complete with barber
shop and food stalls, bright colours and a
carnival atmosphere.
They were brilliant – we learned so
much in such a short space of time
The village weaves around the new
enclosure and leads into the setting for the
lion lodges. In the midst of this, almost
imperceptively separated by glass windows,
are the lions – a male and three females who
were born at the zoo.
Although I remember the lions at Windsor
Safari Park (now Legoland) this was far more
intimate in that you were close enough to
engage with them, and hear their magnificent
rumblings, through the glass.
Right next to the playful lions are the lodges.
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They are bijoux, and perfectly formed with
modern comforts, ensuite shower rooms, and
an Indian theme running throughout. On a
warm Summer’s evening, sitting on the little
veranda, listening to the lions, flamingos and
macaws, one could be transported to a
tropical land. Until you hear the traffic around
Regents Park – which is a bit surreal.
Before we ate we went to feed the pigmy
hippos and the warthogs with the rest of the
group. Throughout we were guided by our
hosts, who were young, articulate women
with a background in either zoology or
veterinary science. They were brilliant – we
learned so much in such a short space of time.
It was fascinating and great fun.
With my long-standing, nagging worry about
animals in captivity they very much put my
mind at ease in explaining about the zoo’s
breeding, educational and conservation
programmes.
Having the zoo to ourselves was a real
privilege – and to watch the animals slow
down for the evening as the last day visitors
trooped off to the exits was a real thrill.
By the time we were flinging carrots and
turnips down to the warthogs I was ready to
join them in their frantic scrabble for food.
Dinner was in a lovely private room, around
one long table. It was beautifully done and
confirmed the joy of communal eating. We
dined on a freshly cooked selection of dishes
at a buffet followed by dessert and cheese.
Wine and beer was not included but you
could buy wine by the bottle. Although we
four sat together we also interacted with our
end of the table and had a very jolly meal.
OUT & ABOUT
Afterwards we took a twilight tour of the zoo
and went to meet the aardvarks. I didn’t
realize aardvarks were real – but I am very glad
to have made their acquaintance now – along
with the nocturnal porcupines.
It was a strangely grounding and lifeaffirming time to be so few, with so many
animals. We finished our night tour tip-toeing
past the lions so as to not wake them – and
holding our breaths to be so near, so personal,
with these dramatic creatures.
I am a sound sleeper so sadly missed a lot of
the wonderful night time animal songs that
my husband heard. However, the amorous
flamingos heralded dawn with the wonderful,
deep-throated mumbles of the lions just
behind us. Quite a way to wake up after a
good night’s sleep.
Everyone was very chatty at breakfast, which
was held in the zoo’s large and updated main
restaurant/café – a far cry from the crumbyfloor, soggy sandwich scrum of years ago. And
then there was the opportunity for an early
morning wander around the zoo.
In conclusion – this is a wonderful
experience, for a great cause, and is suitable
for all members of the family. Animal lovers
will be thrilled and non-animal lovers will be
enchanted, and then converted.
The Gir Lion Lodge experience includes
welcome drinks, a two course dinner,
B+B and morning and evening zoo
tours.
There are nine lodges that can
accommodate two adults and two
children (aged five to 13.)
Prices start at £378 per night. For more
information www.zsl.org/girlionlodge
Here, a typical
lion lodge.
Right, Bhanu
the lion.
Opposite
lioness Heidi
and a p p p
pair of
penguins
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HENLEY REGATTA EVENTS
Our Henley Regatta highlights
As the warm mid-summer evenings give way to
balmy nights during August, we reflect on this
year’s Henley Royal Regatta, which only last
month turned the town into a mecca for partygoers, corporate entertainment and rowing
stalwarts.
It’s 177 years since Captain Edmund Gardiner
proposed an annual regatta “under judicious
and respectable management” at the Henley
Town Hall. The Henley Royal Regatta is now the
most famous in the world and the crowning
glory of the British social calendar.
We joined the rowing fraternity to embrace the
activities on offer over the five days of this year’s
event. Here is a look back at our highlights.
The Leander Club did not disappoint with the
usual suspects starting each day perusing the
rowing schedule in their world famous pink
ties and navy blazers with gold buttons.
Leander chef, Scott MacRae’s acclaimed food
was consumed in vast quantities for the
traditional Leander lunch each day whose
guests included a fair smattering of
dignitaries, celebrities and famous athletes.
Chateau Marmot
The temporary dining option on the Thursday
and Friday of this year’s Regatta was none
other than the hugely successful pop-up
dining experience Chateau Marmot. Henley
Life’s Vivienne M Clark relives her afternoon
spent at this novel Regatta experience.
Founders, Theo Cooper and Danielle Treanor,
have been making regular appearances in and
around Henley for a number of years, but they
have also taken the concept all around the UK,
and beyond. They pride themselves in turning
up at unexpected locations and delighting
their many customers with the ‘pop-up’s’
enduring appeal.
Case in point, Chinawhite returned to said
bank of The Thames for the fourth year at
Temple Island Meadows, Remenham Farm.
Since opening the original club on Air Street
in London, Chinawhite has been a regular
haunt of world famous recording artists,
models, movie stars and other celebrities as
well as hosts to the enclosure at the Cartier
International Polo for 11 years.
The club has become so popular at Henley
that this year it grew to include an exclusive
VIP tent and garden, a pop-up boutique
hosted by Taylor Morris and an enlarged riverview green space.
More than 4,000 people visited the stunning
venue, just yards from the start line at Temple
Island.
We sipped cocktails while we cheered on the
country’s finest rowers and enjoyed a
selection of gourmet street food.
As the sun set into the beautiful English
countryside the real party action kicked off
with Saturday night’s headliner DJ Roger
Sanchez taking to the stage.
Drinks were served from the swanky bar – we
particularly enjoyed the current drink of
choice – Givinity Gin made in the UK. Then we
danced into the night surrounded by
glamorous revellers.
Visitors are lured to Chateau Marmot by the
Pop Up formula, and the frisson of excitement
brought on by the element of surprise. The
venue this time was Culden Faw Meadows
near Toad Hall Garden Centre and it provided
an alternative to the other, mainly corporate
entertainment venues.
The Chateau Marmot tent was buzzing with a
relaxed party vibe. This special position, with
uninterrupted views of the start of each HRR
race, added to the feeling of exclusivity. The
live musician was friendly and the
professional waiting staff welcoming and fun.
Chateau Marmot puts local food centrestage. We enjoyed a stunning four-course
tasting menu made with the finest local and
British produce.
It was beautifully presented and combined
mouth-watering flavours from across the seas.
The innovative dishes included Gabriel
Machin’s line-caught cod, apple & cucumber
water, fennel, avocado, buckthorn oil and
crisp. This was just for starters and was
followed by my favourite dish: Bosley Patch
heritage beetroot, ricotta, black cardamom
honey, radish and hazelnuts. The culinary
adventure continued with a delicious pork
fillet and finished with a coconut and lime
mousse.
Acclaimed Chef Tim “Tonto” Yates was adept
at fusing ingredients with exotic syrups and
Asian-inspired elements. The superb food
and drink, intimate atmosphere and stunning
setting was an all-round winning combination.
What was not to love about this highly
recommended new addition to the Regatta?
And the Leander Club was, as always, the
place to be post-racing, as everyone gathered
at their Riverside bar to discuss the day’s
events on the water, with increasing levels of
exuberant noise, in correlation to the amount
of Pimm's consumed.
So many ladies wore fabulous hats this year at
Phyllis Court, which is set on the sprawling
landscaped grounds alongside the River
Thames.
This elegant hotel and club in a grand
Georgian-style mansion is the perfect spot to
view the regatta. It’s a long-standing favourite
with the locals who want to study the
finishing line performances.
Alternatively, family and friends sit together
to enjoy the quintessentially English
splendour – in a rather calmer atmosphere to
that on the Berkshire Bank.
HENLEY REGATTA EVENTS
Fawley Court
The Saturday of Henley Royal Regatta dawned
bright with white scudding clouds and the
hint of a shower, which only lasted a few
minutes. Down at the beautifully restored
local stately home of Fawley Court a
wonderful celebration lunch was in full swing
to raise funds for Sue Ryder Nettlebed Hospice.
The owner of the magnificent riverside estate
is Aida Dellal-Hersham and she is passionate
about the work of the hospice nearby at Joyce
Grove, Nettlebed.
The 12-bed facility costs £3.1m per year to
run for people aged 18 and over who are
living with conditions like cancer, heart failure
and lung disease. The range of care and
support includes inpatient nursing and a
seven-day community nursing service
allowing people to stay at home and
providing respite to carers.
The specialist care teams work together to
provide support for people and their families
at the most difficult time of their lives.
Although Sue Ryder expects to raise £800k in
statutory funding this year, the remaining
£2.3million needs to come from donations.
By providing the magnificent fundraising
Henley Regatta Lunch at the Fawley River
Club, Aida and her team helped raise in
excess of £40,000 in just a few hours. Around
80 people enjoyed a delicious lunch on the
banks of the Thames, which included tuna
carpaccio, roast duck and pommes Anna
followed by isles flotantes with caramel. The
stunning wrought iron structure rung with
the laughter and chatter of people gathered
to support this worthy cause.
The charity auction alone helped to raise at
least half the final amount for the day with
lots that included a Land Rover drive
experience day, a day’s hire of a 12-seater
Edwardian class launch with skipper and four
tickets with reserved seating to see Lord
Heseltine at the tenth Henley Literary Festival.
A hugely popular lot was two tickets for the
Wales v England RBS Six National rugby match
at Cardiff in 2017 with a World Cup ball and
photograph signed by the Welsh national
squad which went for £2,000 and was
matched by Aida herself. It was donated by
former Welsh rugby player Sean Legge who
works for Aida at Fawley Court.
Left to right: Tracey Hancock, head of fund-raising at Sue Ryder, Deputy Mayor, Will Hamilton,
Caroline Graham of Sue Ryder, Stewart Marks, Hospice Director, Fawley Court host Aida DellalHersham, Jane Roche of Jaguar Land Rover and Mark Fowler, of Imagination. Lady Penelope
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Anyone for
tennis?
Did Wimbledon fortnight inspire you to dig out your dusty
old racquet? How about honing your skills on a tennis
retreat where you can enjoy some chillaxing spa time too?
Health and Fitness Travel, specialists in healthy holidays
worldwide, have shared their top tennis training holidays
with Henley LIfe. Whether you fancy gaining the advantage
while training in Thailand at a specialist sports retreat
frequented by sporting stars, or diversifying your skills in
Sunny Portugal there’s a tennis retreat for you to enjoy
game, set and match.
Train like the Stars in Thailand: Thanyapura Tennis
Ace your game with expert coaching at this specialist sports
retreat in Phuket, frequented by sporting stars, including
Maria Sharapova and
Bojana Jovanovski.
Drawn in by worldclass facilities, train like
the professionals and
reach your personal
best with private
technique, strength
and conditioning
training lessons,
together with cardio
tennis sessions to really
push your fitness.
Ward off tennis elbow
with personalised
treatments from a
professional tennis
chiropractor and heal
your body with
rejuvenating sports
therapy.
Take advantage of
complimentary fitness
classes, including yoga and spinning, before completing
some laps in the 50m Olympic pool.
Seven nights at Thanyapura from £1,820pp or £1,975 for
single occupancy. Price includes full board, a tennis
programme, return flights and transfers.
Train in a Champion Tennis School in Turkey: D-Hotel
Maris Tennis
Gain the advantage on this coastal tennis holiday at D-Hotel
Maris in Turkey, overlooking where the Aegean and
Mediterranean waters meet.
Learn how to ace your tennis technique during private
lessons with the D-Hotel Tennis School, headed up by
Wimbledon champion and Olympic medallist, Goran
Ivanisevic. Off the court, unwind with reviving spa
treatments or take advantage of complimentary group
classes, from spinning to yoga. With five natural private
beaches to choose from, continue your sporty streak as you
soak up the sunshine during a game of beach volleyball.
Seven nights at D-Hotel Maris from £1,570pp or £2,045 for
single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, a Fusion Fitness
programme, return flights and transfers.
TRAVEL
Tennis, Squash & Padel in Portugal: The Oitavos Tennis Break
Make it count with a diverse tennis break set upon Portugal’s scenic Estoril
coastline at The Oitavos (above). With more sports facilities than you can shake
your racket at, take to the court for your intensive 2-3-hour private lesson with a
professional coach, before practicing your skills with use of the 10 tennis courts.
Diversify your racket skills with a game of squash or experience a hybrid of
tennis and squash by trying your hand at padel. Off the court, keep active with
complimentary fitness classes, including TRX training, yoga and Pilates, before
rejuvenating with a deluge of ocean inspired spa treatments.
Three nights at The Oitavos from £910pp or £1,480 for single occupancy. Price
includes breakfast, a tennis programme, return flights and transfers.
Train in the Caribbean Tropics: Carlisle Bay Tennis
Add some Vitamin-D to your game as you soak up the sun training in the
tropics at Carlisle Bay in the Caribbean (right). Beneath tropical palm trees, nine
courts are a stone’s throw away from the turquoise waters edge, including four
floodlit courts for cooler evening games.
With six private tennis lessons included and optional complimentary clinics,
you will have plenty of
opportunity to improve your
technique under the tuition of
professional instructors.
In-between games, explore on a
rainforest hike or take to the
tropical waters paddle boarding,
before rejuvenating with a deep
tissue massage at the awardwinning Blue Spa.
Seven nights at Carlisle Bay from
£2,715pp or £3,800 for single
occupancy. Price includes
breakfast, a tennis programme,
return flights and transfers.
Take a Tennis Break in the UK: Grayshott Spa Tennis Break
Serve it and smash it on a 2-night tennis break at Grayshott Spa, set in 47 acres
of peaceful gardens and woodland in the Surrey countryside.
Ace your game with two hour-long private coaching sessions with Grayshott’s
own tennis pro, before practicing your skills with complimentary use of the
indoor and outdoor tennis courts.
Keep active with daily walks in the surrounding grounds and adjacent National
Trust land, or join in with a variety of group classes, including yoga, Pilates,
circuit training and tai chi.
Finish off your short tennis break with a reviving massage to return home a
fully rejuvenated tennis pro.
Two nights at Grayshott Spa from £559pp for single or double occupancy,
including full board and a tennis programme.
For advice, guidance and booking any of these trips visit
www.healthandfitnesstravel.com or call 0203 397 8891
FOOD & DRINK
A holiday lunch
with a difference
Many families take a traditional British holiday
to Cornwall, but don’t necessarily expect to eat
gourmet food that impacts the local
community. Cindy Burrowes ditched the
pasties for lunch to try Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen
on Watergate Bay.
When chef Jamie Oliver became a success, he
decided he wanted to put something back
into the community. In 2002 he founded the
restaurant Fifteen, in East London. The aim was
to get young people to believe in themselves
and believe it is possible to create their own
futures. Each year the flagship restaurant, and
the subsequent ones in Amsterdam and
Cornwall take on a group of unemployed,
The seafood sharing plate did not have a
under-qualified 18-24 year olds and trains
‘fritto misto’ in sight, but lobster claw, fried
them to be qualified chefs. It is a huge success
hake, muscles and oysters in a whole new
– with more than 90 per cent of the
light. Delicious.
apprentices succeeding long term in the
The seaside taglierini was also perfect; black
profession, some to a very high level.
and white fresh pasta with the seafood and
Fifteen on Watergate Bay sits in the rocky
the punchy hit of Nduja (a spicy salami paste).
cliffs overlooking the wide, golden beach. So
We also tried the fried, stuffed courgette
even in the drizzle the view is worth watching,
flowers – a particular favourite of mine – and
and on a Summer’s day it’s glorious.
they didn’t disappoint. The salad was burrata
with a pea purée and toasted almonds.
Although it does feel like you are sitting
As we sat with our coffees and a plate of
down somewhere special it is not pretentious,
zeppole (small fried donuts) watching families
and was full of families in casual dress.
on the beach, we discussed how delicious, and
The staff were welcoming and impressive,
unexpected the food was. And although this
and patiently explained the lengthy, modern
was not a cheap holiday lunch, it was really
Italian menu - £26 for two courses, £32 for
worth it, and felt a lot less indulgent when we
three, £40 for four courses.
I had a tough time choosing as I was tempted realised that all the profit here goes to its
registered charity, Cornwall Food Foundation.
by the baked ricotta, pork belly with polenta,
kale and salsa
verde and the
Cornish
smoked beef.
However, as
we were by
the sea, and
Fifteen uses
local
producers, we
went for
seafood
Jamie Oliver with 10 of the 11 Fifteen Cornwall apprentices from Cohort 10 who
instead.
graduated earlier this year
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FASHION
Summer holiday packing
flats and a floaty top. They also come in navy.
Were £55 now £38 from Crew Clothing, Bell Street.
August often means a Summer holiday which could be a sightseeing tour to
China, lying on a beach in the Med, or buckets and spades in Devon. Whatever
might be on the horizon, Henley Life has picked a few
useful pieces for a Summer holiday.
Moroccan Print Dress
This easy pack, easy wash dress has tiny
metallic details on it that sparkle in the
light. Its deep colours and exotic pattern
make it an ideal occasion dress for a hot
country sojourn.
Was £39, now £27 from M&Co, Bell Street
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Acapulco Kaftan
A kaftan is a very useful item for your suitcase – it can
be worn over a swimsuit during
the day or over cotton trousers for
a meal out. Monsoon carry a wide
variety of kaftans – this bright
orange one also comes in white.
£35 from Monsoon, Bell Street
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Harbour Jersey Top
This useful cotton jersey top
(right) can be worn in cooler
weather or carried as an extra
layer. It also comes in lots of
different colourways. Really useful.
£24.95 from Joules, Market Place
Murray Crop
The perfect length crop for this year comes from Crew
in this pair of cotton/elastane, skinny fit trousers.
Casual with a T-shirt or dress them up with sparkly
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BEAUTY
massage coconut oil into the hair and scalp
for a few minutes and cover with a turban.
Leaving the oil in overnight allows for
maximum absorbance and will leave your
hair strong, soft and shiny.
Tip: Coconut oil is an excellent natural
sunscreen. Spray on for ultimate natural
nourishing protection.
Summer hair care
While we may enjoy some Summer sunshine
our hair certainly doesn’t.
But with just a little extra attention our hair
can thrive the summer months and can even
get stronger and glossier, according to
celebrity hairstylist, Asgar Saboo, whose
clients include Cindy Crawford and Twiggy
and Hollywood actress Eva Longoria.
Here are his summer hair care tips…
The Coconut Oil Mask
The vitamins and essential fatty acids that are
naturally found in coconut oil nourish the
scalp and help to remove sebum that builds
up from the hair follicles. Coconut oil also
moisturises the hair which prevents hair
breakage and slows down hair fallout whilst
giving the hair shine and a healthy
appearance. At the end of the day soak and
The Caffeine Coffee Rinse
Coffee is excellent for balancing pH for hair
and is also really effective in stimulating your
hair roots by improving its structure and
growth. Apart from making the hair stronger
and smoother, caffeine also gives your hair a
natural sheen and make it more
manageable.
Pour pre-brewed cool coffee into dry hair
and allow to sit on the hair for 20 minutes
before cold rinsing and conditioning out.
The Vitamin E Drench
Vitamin E is extremely good for hair and has
been an essential ingredient in body lotions,
shampoos, and conditioners for years. Take it
in a capsule to work from the inside out or
mix vitamin E oil with coconut oil and apply
it to your scalp for a luxury hair mask.
The Cold Rinse
A super steamy shower can be rough on
your hair and can leave it coarse and dry.
Rinsing with cold water helps to seal the
cuticles and strengthen the hair, helping it
grow longer and maintain its health.
Trim The Ends
Snipping your hair more often helps in faster
hair growth and removes split ends. Regular
styling makes your hair prone to split ends
and damaged cuticles therefore trimming
the lower portion of your hair every six to
eight weeks ensures that the damage is
minimum, and this promotes the growth of
healthy hair.
Lay Off The Heat
High heat styling tools makes your hair look
better for a second and worse for a lifetime
afterwards. There are so many other options
out there such as rag curls, rollers, braid
waves. Allow your hair to air-dry as often as
possible or select the cold settings when
using a blow dryer. When using it on hot,
keep the dryer a distance of at least six
inches away from your scalp.
Don’t Over Colour Hair
Highlights or lowlights will have a direct
impact on how healthy or unhealthy your
hair will look. Over colouring causes dry split
ends, lack of lustre, hair breakage and plays
havoc with the overall health of the hair.
Ultimately when you dye the hair you are
destroying the first layer to change the
colour within leaving nothing to protect the
hair. Put the dye down to stop hair breakage.
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and that you have a proper routine to warm
up.
strains, which usually occur from rapid,
sudden movements.
WELLBEING
An illuminating
experience
If the school Summer holidays seem to be
stretching endlessly ahead of you, and you’re
already feeling tired entertaining the children
or grandchildren, then follow in the footsteps
of Henley Life’s Debra Aspinall and head to the
spa at Danesfield House…
The hotel, which is one of the Small Luxury
Hotels of the World, has created a complete
oasis of calm here and there are treatments
and day packages to suit all budgets and
lifestyles.
I was invited to try the Mother and Daughter
Spa Day which started with a simply stunning
one hour 20 minute Signature La Vallée
Danesfield Trilogy treatment. My therapist,
Sophie, treated me to exfoliation, a superb
back and neck massage, head massage
selecting Sarphin products - creams and oils perfectly suited to my skin type to leave me a
wilted mass of contentment. I barely made it
to the relaxation suite I was so floppily chilled.
Me and my guest were lucky enough to visit
on a sunny day so we sat outside overlooking
the beautiful grounds to enjoy a deliciously
healthy salad lunch accompanied by a not so
healthy, but very welcome, chilled glass of
Sauvignon.
After a few lazy afternoon lengths of the
warm pool, which has dark blue tiles to make
Sometimes a day at a spa can be as restorative
as a holiday. So if you’ve no plans for jetting
off this month, consider treating yourself to
some serious pampering at Spa Illuminata at
Danesfield House.
HEALTH FOCUS
Avoiding and dealing
with tennis injuries
With all the excitement and physical prowess
of Wimbledon being played out just recently,
many people will have caught the tennis bug
and have taken up the sport or gone back on
the courts, perhaps after several years away
from them.
Two thirds of tennis related injuries are
caused by overuse due to lack of technique or
physical training.
Most overuse injuries affect the shoulders,
wrists, and elbows.
Here are a few tips to help avoid such
injuries, however if you are unfortunate
enough to sustain an injury we have
dedicated orthopaedic consultants and a
physiotherapy department to advise and offer
treatment to help you get back to full fitness.
Tennis Elbow
Overuse of the muscles that extend the wrist
backwards, such as when the tennis ball
impacts with the racquet, can cause what is
more commonly known as “tennis elbow”.
To help avoid such injury ensure that you
have the proper grip size on your racquet, that
you strengthen the muscles around your wrist
and that you have a proper routine to warm
up.
So if, like me, you enjoy being
pampered, take some time out
for yourself and head to
Spa Illuminata
it feel you are swimming in a lagoon, and a
session in the steam room and hot tub, we
moved on to the second treatment of the day,
a Jessica pedicure. Bliss.
This Mother and Daughter Day at £180 per
person is just one of many days available here
which start at just £80 for full use of the
facilities and a two course lunch. You can add
on treatments to personalise your visit.
There’s also a fully equipped gym there and a
fitness instructor at the spa should you feel
energetic during your visit. But after my
morning massage I had neither the inclination
nor the energy to even put on my trainers.
So if, like me, you enjoy being pampered,
take some time out for yourself and head to
Illuminata.
To book a spa treatment or spa day contact
Spa Illuminata on 01628 891881 or go to
www.spailluminata.com to see what is
available.
To make more of your visit and book a stay at
Danesfield House with Small Luxury Hotels of
the World from £259 per night in a courtyard
room (two sharing) on a B&B basis go to
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Shoulder Injuries
The shoulder is formed of a ball and socket
joint. When this joint becomes fatigued or
weak there may be an increase in the “play” of
the joint, this can lead to irritation in the
tissues and the bursa may become inflamed.
Symptoms include pain when raising the arm
above the head and can lead to problems
with sleep and simple daily activities.
Using some light resistance and flexing and
extending the wrist as part of your normal
workout routine may help decrease the risk of
injury and lessen the pain associated with this
type of injury.
Stress Fractures
Stress fractures can occur when muscles are
overused and put increased stress on to the
bones.
This type of injury is usually associated with
an increase in training too rapidly, or “too
much too soon”.
This type of injury usually causes a crack in
the bone rather than an actual break, usually
occurring in the leg or the foot, resulting in a
great deal of pain to the player.
A programme of strength and endurance
training will help prevent these injuries, as will
wearing the correct footwear.
Muscle Strains
A routine warm up followed by proper
stretching will reduce the risk of muscle
strains, which usually occur from rapid,
sudden movements.
WELLBEING
If you have any concerns about an injury The
Berkshire Independent Hospital offers a range
of services and would be happy to advise an
appropriate specialist for you to see.
Contact The Berkshire Independent
Hospital on 0118 902 8114
or visit the website
www.berkshireindependenthospital.co.uk.
Don’t put up with pain... get back to
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Our expert consultants have vast experience in the diagnosis
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HOMES & GARDENS
TV presenter Nick Knowles
thoroughly entertained a full
house at the Henley House and
Garden Show’s Speaker’s Theatre
this year. He spent hours touring
the show with co-founder Niki
Schäfer and took time to chat to
the stall holders and public.
His friend and former colleague
on DIY SOS is Julia Kendall and
she came to watch him speak,
and support him during the day.
Cindy Burrowes reports back on
what Nick had to say.
Nick Knowles to the rescue
Nick Knowles makes his presence felt. He is a
tall guy with a wide smile and a booming
voice. Most of the nation will recognise him as
host of the BBCs Saturday night prime time TV
show National Lottery:Who Dares Wins (now in
its eighth series) or the quiz show Perfection.
However, he clearly loves his emotional,
altruistic role as the host for DIY SOS which he
has fronted for 13 years.
The nation loves to watch the team transform
the home of a deserving family or individual
in a tight time frame, using only volunteer
tradespeople – 22,000 in the last eight years
alone.
He said in discussion with the audience at
the Henley show: “The Valhalla for a TV
presenter is the Saturday night slot, and I have
been lucky to do that for nine years now, so
you would think that would be the thing. But I
would happily give all that up (don’t tell the
BBC) just to do DIY SOS.
“When we make the programme we make
sure that everybody who works on it
understands that we are the least important
thing that is happening there. There is a family
at the centre of it that actually need their story
changing in a very real way and they have to
be treated with respect and have their story
represented in a very respectful way.
“Secondly, 250 people have turned up to
help us do that, for free, so they are the next
most important thing. So you end up with a
program that is respectful and entertaining.”
And he added that he sees it as a duty to
keep the programme going, but to make sure
that it evolves all the time. It is such a popular
format that nine million viewers watched the
special when the team transformed a whole
street of houses in Birmingham for returning
injured and traumatised veterans with the
help of Princes William and Harry.
He has been seen to break down
occasionally on the programme with the
emotion of changing a family’s life – but it is
You end up with a programme that
is respectful and entertaining
talking about the veterans that gives him a
catch in his throat, and pauses his stream of
chat with Henley’s enthusiastic audience.
“The veteran street was 62 houses in 15 days.
So the £3.5 million project showed us that we
could do more, that the country would come
out and support us. We’re working very hard
at the moment to find more elderly people to
represent as we tend to represent the young
families and children with disability.
“There is a huge problem with suicide rates
within elderly men because very often when
they have lost their work and then they lose
their partners, they don’t know how to
connect with other people.”
The elderly, and their infinite experience,
wisdom and capability were Nick’s driving
force for his recent feature film Golden Years.
He started writing it six years ago after
seeing the perambulating entertainment of
Granny Turismo (young people dressed as old
who do a shopping trolley dance display) at
the Henley Festival. His film, about a team of
elderly bank robbers, was finally released
earlier this year with a stellar cast including
Virginia McKenna, Simon Callow and Una
Stubbs. Nick’s other writing includes a series
of accessible history programmes for the BBC.
“I am amazed when I pull anything like this
off – I come from a council estate in West
London. I’m kind of amazed I am doing any of
this. I was handing out awards at the palace,
on behalf of the Duke of Edinburgh and I
worked with William and Harry. It is weird that
I am meeting these people and having
anything to do with them. Sometimes you
want to pinch yourself.
“I feel I made a decision at 16 that I wanted
to live a life less ordinary, which means taking
chances. So after a reasonably successful
television career I then chucked everything in
to making a film – if it does well, that’s fine, if
it doesn’t, I will have lost everything that I
have built up over the past 30 years. Life
without risk is dull.”
HOMES & GARDENS
Nick’s Dos and Don’ts of
Home Improvements
DON’T THINK YOU SHOULD DO DIY
DIY is all very fine, but in various publications I
have told people not to do DIY!
There is a reason a builder comes with one
hundred thousand pounds worth of tools in
his van. It’s so that you don’t go and buy
crappy ones that don’t last five minutes.
You might get a sense of pride from tiling the
bathroom over 14 days yourself, but they are
going to be wonky and you could have been
doing something else. Pay a professional one
day’s work.
DO BE REALISTIC
Be realistic is really my advice. Do what you
are good at, earn money at what you are good
at. And then pay somebody to do something
they are good at.
DO PLAN AHEAD
People say to me it’s really hard to get a good
tradesman.
If you are thinking a year ahead and saving
for 18 months – go and look at builders now,
talk to builders now, tell them what you are
after.
Put it in the calendar and you will get a good
builder who is trustworthy and not going to
make a mess.
DO ASK TO SEE A BUILDER’S RECENT WORK
And if he is any good he will have other stuff
that he has done – and if he has done a good
job the person he has done it for won’t mind
you going round to have a look at it.
DON’T BE SURPRISED IF A BUILDER THAT IS
FREE AT SHORT NOTICE TURNS OUT TO BE A
DISASTER
If you only booked him three
weeks ago and he was available
what makes you think he was any
good?
Someone available ASAP is
probably not that good – it’s
probably someone who keeps
juggling four or five jobs at once.
DO TAKE AS MUCH STRESS OUT OF
BUILDING WORK AS POSSIBLE
There’s huge stress in moving house – it is a
really good idea to extend the gap before you
move in, and have the heavy duty work done.
Living in a house while its being done will
drive you mad and will probably ruin your
relationship.
And you will think it will happen in a year
and it will be about four years.
Photo taken by
Kathryn Fell at
the Henley
House &
Garden Show
DO USE A DESIGNER/PROJECT
MANAGER
It’s worth getting a designer and
spending the money on
somebody who will oversee your
project.
A good designer will do all this
for you.
There is now a crossover
between architect and designer.
HOMES & GARDENS
organised woman in the world’ but her secret
is mostly likely in her absolute passion for
tidying and her love of passing that on to
others. And when we say ‘tidying’ – we do
not mean sweeping everything back into the
cupboard and hoovering the floor. This is a
visceral clear-out of the home – leaving only
things that you love, which are then
organised.
Marie Kondo’s six basic rules of
tidying:
The tidy guru
As part of our Home series, Cindy Burrowes
explores the magic of the Japanese tidying guru
Marie Kondo. The next few issues will describe
the KonMari principles, and the practicalities of
using her method to transform your home.
Marie Kondo has been on a one woman
mission to ‘tidy the world’ since she was five
years old. Already her work has transformed
millions of homes around the globe through
her consultancy, her online demonstrations
and her hugely successful books: The Life
Changing Magic of Tidying (translated and
published in more than 35 countries) and
Spark Joy. She has been dubbed ‘the most
1. Commit to the tidy-up – plan it and go for
it.
2. Imagine your ideal lifestyle – really think
about the environment you would like to live
in – sketch it, write it out, hunt out pictures
from Pinterest, magazines etc – this is a
turning point.
3. Finish discarding first – it is hard to sort
storage, re-organise your environment and
start again if you have not removed all
unnecessary items first.
4. Tidy by category, not location – to avoid
just shuffling things from one room to
another tackle each category in a huge pile.
5. Follow the right order – in order to achieve
number four it is crucial to follow the right
order: clothes, books/papers, komono
(miscellany) and then sentimental items. By
Kitchens
We do not mean sweeping
everything back into the
cupboard
the time you reach the distracting elements of
old photos, etc, you will be an expert at
discarding and hopefully won’t get distracted.
6. Ask yourself if it sparks joy – ‘Spark Joy’ is
Marie Kondo’s criteria for everything worth
keeping.
Hold every item in both hands – notice how
you feel when you hold it, touch it, smell it. If
you feel heavier you probably don’t feel joy
for it. Let go of the discarded items with
gratitude and appreciation and the process
will feel fruitful and positive.
Next Issue: How to fill your home with joy.
Spark Joy by Marie Kondo is published by
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D em on s trati ng the i r s t u nni ng new ra n g e o f k itc h ens
A local independent company, Steepal Kitchens & Bathrooms, are celebrating their recent
partnership with Mereway Kitchens, a British-based, well-established brand of 25 years
standing.
Mereway’s kitchens are constructed using traditional materials and methods, with outstanding
attention to detail. Covering an impressive range of styles, colours and finishes it is possible to
create a truly unique look for your home with classic, contemporary or a carefully crafted
modern mix of the two styles.
With the help of the Steepal in-house designers, your kitchen will sit comfortably in your
home, having chosen colours, finishes and materials for a practical and beautiful finish. Advice
is always available on all aspects of the process and computer-generated images enable the
design to come to life.
Through recommendations and repeat business Steepal have established themselves as the
premier supply, design and installation company in the area, working closely with home
owners, interior designers, architects, tradesmen and developers alike, to provide a
comprehensive, personal service.
A Silestone supplier of elite store status, Steepal also offer a wide range of manufacturers and a
complete installation service, carried out by their own experienced craftsmen.
The whole process is project-managed, giving you one point of contact for all aspects of your
installation.
Partner Paul Bradley says: “Our turnkey concept means that you no longer have to face the
problems of co-ordinating several different tradesmen around one project.”
Steepal invites you to come and browse the stunning showroom displays at Steepal
Kitchens & Bathrooms, 7 Reading Road, Henley-On-Thames RG9 1AB Telephone 01491
411990 www.steepalkitchensandbathrooms.co.uk
COOKING DEMO &
KITCHEN LAUNCH
Steepal Kitchens & Bathrooms
invites you to the launch of their
new kitchen ranges from
Mereway on
Saturday 10 September
10.30am – 4pm.
Come and enjoy a glass of fizz
and some delicious bite-sized
masterpieces all cooked by a
professional home economist on
the Siemens & Neff appliances
throughout the day.
If you were unsure how to make
your bakes moist or your
crackling crispy, she will be on
hand to give top tips on how to
get the best out of your
appliances. Browse the
showroom’s stunning new
kitchen & bathroom sets & view
the Slide & Hide oven featured
on The Great British Bake Off
while you sample some tasty
treats.
Enter our raffle to win kitchen
accessories and help celebrate
the ongoing success of these
superb brands!
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Fire up your imagination
ummer is a good time to plan the redecoration of your living room, and the starting point has to be a new fireplace. With such a wide
variety of fireplaces now on offer it is sometimes difficult to know where to start, but the best way is to visit a large showroom with many
displays to get an idea of what is now available and to get expert advice on what is possible for your home.
Only a few years ago, glass-fronted fires were few and far between. Most people wanted an open fire with big flames and were more
interested in the overall look than in the fire’s efficiency.
Nowadays, with greater awareness of global warming,
tighter building regulations and increasing fuel bills,
people are far more discerning about the performance of
any appliance that they install in their homes.
Contrary to what many people expect, a glass-fronted fire,
burning gas or solid fuel, is more efficient than an open
fire. Of course it still has to look stunning as the
centrepiece of the living room, but fortunately many
manufacturers have risen to the challenge and there are
now hundreds of designs that look fantastic and are also
extremely efficient.
Gas or electric glass-fronted fires can be fitted as “hole-inthe-wall” fireplaces and there is usually no requirement to
have hearth in front of the fire. This saves space. However
fires burning wood or coal, always require a hearth to
avoid risks when re-fueling.
Gas-burning stoves, which have been around for many
years, have enjoyed an enormous come-back in recent
times. This has long been recognised as one of the most
efficient ways to burn logs and many people are turning
back to this carbon-neutral fuel. And while traditional
designs remain popular, there are many highly modern
designs that would look at home with the most
contemporary décor.
Berkshire Fireplace Centre at 346-8 Oxford Road, Reading,
can offer advice on all types of fires and surrounds and has
a well-stocked showroom with many of the gas fires on live
display so that you can compare the different effects
before you buy.
They also offer a complete installation service from
experienced Gas Safe and HETAS engineers so you can rest
assured that your new fireplace has been installed safely
and in compliance with current standards.
For more details, call 0118 959 4646 or visit
www.berkshirefireplacecentre.co.uk
HOMES & GARDENS Q&AS — YOU ASK THE LOCAL EXPERTS
G D Evans
BATHROOMS, KITCHENS & BEDROOMS
by G D Evans Interiors
Q: How can I install a shower over a bath
without too much upheaval?
A:We are often asked about changing a
bath tap to one which incorporates a
shower attachment, known as a
bath/shower mixer tap.
However these will only work on the
existing hot water system and if it is gravity
fed — a tank in the loft and a hot water
cylinder in an airing cupboard — then you
may not get pressure from the shower.
Also mixing the hot and cold water can
make it troublesome to get the right
temperature consistently, which could result in
the hot water getting too hot and scalding, so
this is generally inadvisable.
There are thermostatic bath shower mixers
available which help to negate temperature
imbalance and reduce the risk of scalding, but
if also on a gravity fed system could also result
in poor water pressure.
Mains pressurised hot water systems or combi
boilers should work fine, but if you do not have
either of them then a pump may be required to
boost the pressure of a gravity fed system.
Other options are to install a dedicated
shower over the bath and there are many,
but some, such as instantaneous showers and
thermostatic, can result in a fair bit of work and
disruption.
We often recommend installation of a digital
shower and these are available from
manufacturers such as Mira and Aqualisa.
These are normally very simple to install in a
few hours.
They are available either pumped or
unpumped and the ceiling-fed models allow
for minimum disruption to the existing
bathroom.
The showers are very reliable and control the
temperature of the water in my opinion far
more effectively than other showers on the
marketplace.
Please send your homes and gardens questions to
Vivienne at [email protected]
They also come with a manufacturer’s five
year guarantee and service engineer back-up.
If you have any questions for Gary or require
any assistance or advice please contact
him on 01491 244244, 0118 9474744 or
[email protected]
Bathstone Garden Rooms
GARDEN ROOMS:
Andrew Knight at Bathstone Garden Rooms
Q: We want a home office in our garden. How
secure are they?
A: They are as secure as your house. Doors and
windows would be the same as your house
with multi point locking systems, and if you
want a security alarm system installed we can
do that as well.
www.bathstonegardenrooms.co.uk
Tel: 0118 984 2555
Bathstone Ltd. specialise in
garden rooms and outbuildings
We refurbish and upgrade old buildings into
sumptous garden rooms or just save
old favourites from falling into disrepair
Ugly concrete walls clad with beautiful timber
New doors and windows
Roofs repaired and replaced
Damproofed and insulated for year round use
Or we can build from new
Contemporary or traditional designs
All shapes and sizes
A multitude of uses
Call Bathstone today on 0118 984 2555
or visit our website
www.bathstonegardenrooms.co.uk
Our site surveys, plans and written quotes are all absolutely free.
GARDENING
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Me, My Spade and I
Tom Nicholas founded Me, My Spade and I in
2003 and immediately hit the ground running
with a large country garden, that they still
maintain to this day. Family has always been
an important factor for Tom and as the
company has grown, various family members
have been and remain involved in the
business.
All those involved in Me, My Spade and I
have a keen eye for all things relating to
gardens and are extremely passionate about
the gardening industry, as they strive to
provide the best possible service with a
professional and friendly attitude. They are
not scared to take on big challenges or large
gardens and have a real knack for garden
design, especially country gardens, often
encompassing some quirky ideas.
Boasting more than 20 gardens from one
acre through to 11, they base their company
on high quality garden maintenance that you
can rely on. With a team of 10 people,
working regularly on large gardens or estates,
clients can leave their gardens in capable
hands and relax knowing that they won’t
have to lift a finger unless they want to.
To find out more please visit Me, My spade
and I website www.memyspadeandi.co.uk or
simply search for Me, My Spade and I on
social media platforms to find examples of
current landscape projects or pictures of
planting plans and gardens that will inspire.
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Henley Life visited the world’s largest annual
flower show, the RHS Hampton Court Palace
Flower Show, last month.
It was a horticultural haven brimming with
an eclectic mix of Show Gardens created by
leading designers, beautiful Show Features
and stunning floral displays.
Favourites included the popular Festival of
Roses Marquee and the thought-provoking
Concept Show Gardens. Also the clever
planting of lush ferns and lavender in the
Smaller Show Gardens demonstrated what
can be done to make the most of any size
space.
Our overall highlight at this year’s show was
the enormous butterfly dome (pictured left).
It was worth patiently
standing in line to be
transported into an
exotic paradise. Walking
through the thousands
of tropical butterflies felt
surreal. It was a
fascinating and unusual
experience and we
joined-in with gasps of
delight as wide-eyed
visitors surveyed the
magical environment.
For more floral inspiration visit www.RHS.org.uk
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SCHOOL’S OUT
Summer days
that make a
difference
For many families the Summer holidays are a
wonderful break to spend time together and
to do things out of the ordinary. Stretches of
unplanned time are a real luxury for most of
us.
However, most families face at least a block
of time where energetic children need to be
gainfully occupied.
Although the easiest thing to do is leave
them with the screens to which they seem to
be attached, by the end of the day, most
parents begin to feel guilty.
Depending on the age of the children, one
worth parents setting them up for them.
Another way to occupy tech savvy children
is to direct them to use their devices, tablets
etc, more creatively for example painting or
drawing digitally.
As girls tend to love to sit and draw, make
sure you stock up on plenty of cheap paper,
pens and other art materials.
Activities such as designing clothes or
mapping out an ideal bedroom are just two
of the suggestions gleaned from an online
search of ‘at home activities’.
approach is to plan and negotiate each day
in advance, marking time blocks of activity
which the children agree with.
Sometimes an award scheme is great
during the holidays to ensure that parents
don’t have to battle all the time.
A full day in the summer is a long time, and
most parents, if they are not away working,
will still have jobs to do at home. So a
planned day can help and can incorporate
watching TV, playing games on screens,
school book reading, meals and bathtime.
Children may enjoy drawing up a weekly
planner themselves, or helping get meals
ready.
In terms of monitoring the games children
play on screen, there are many educational
mind games free online that will work young
minds (www.knowledgeadventure.com or
www.learninggamesforkids.com) so it is
It may be worth spending an hour
or so researching first
It may be worth spending an hour or so
researching first before planning the few
days ahead. Useful websites for this are:
www.educationalworld.com and
www.disneyjunior.disney.co.uk.
The upcoming Olympics and Paralympics
will also provide a fantastic source of
entertainment with lessons that children may
carry with them for the rest of their lives.
The whole family can look at the schedule,
plan the events they might like to watch, and
then re-enact in the garden afterwards.
The BBC website is a good place to start
then the whole extravaganza can be made a
central part of August’s acitivities, won’t cost
anything and will keep children active and
thinking.
SENIORS
water on its own then put a jug of it
in the fridge with some lemon
slices, cucumber peelings, sticks of
mint, or ginger to flavour the water.
2 Keep eating – you need to keep
your strength up and in fact, it is
believed that hot spicy foods which
help you sweat are good to eat to
speed up the cool down process.
3 Keep a mini hand fan handy –
this costs a few pounds and can be
kept in a drawer until you need it. If
you are suffering then sit with it in
your hand pointed at your face and
you will feel much more
comfortable.
Some like it hot...
Traditionally August should be a hot month,
although this is not always the case in the UK.
However, as we get older we find extreme
temperatures harder to manage.
So, just in case August turns into a sizzler, it is
worth remembering what you can do to stay
comfortable in the heat be it searing sunshine,
or humid thunder storms.
1 Drink lots of fluid - to replace what you lose
through perspiration. If you don’t like drinking
4
Only exert yourself at the cooler times of
day – walking, gardening, housework and
outside jobs should be done when it is cooler
early in the morning or in the evenings and
not in the middle of the day at the height of
the sun and heat.
5 Put a fan on the windowsill – if you are
inside and it is cooler outside then open the
window and put a fan on the windowsill to
push the cool air from outside across the
room to keep it ventilated.
It is worth remembering what
you can do to stay comfortable
in the heat
6 Block out the sun – close curtains and
doors on bright sunshine throughout your
home, and try to stick to the cooler areas of
the house. If you are leaving the house for a
few hours get into the habit of closing the
cutains so it will be cooler on your return.
7 Wear loose clothes – there is a reason
Bedouin robes work – the air circulates
through and around them, unlike tight
trousers and tops.
8 Put your hands in cold water – plunging
your hands in a bucket or bowl of cold or iced
water will help you cool down.
9 Take cool baths or showers – then air dry,
this will help bring down your body
temperature.
10
Take water with you – if you have to
travel on public transport, or to
appointments, take a bottle of water with you,
and even a cold damp flannel in a plastic bag.
LOCAL ROUND-UP
Golfing talent at
Harleyford
Harleyford Golf Club (pictured right) opened
20 years ago this month to much fanfare
having been designed by world renowned
course architect Donald Steel.
During this relatively short period (for golf
clubs anyway) the club has seen just about
everything from boom and bust economics to
the rise of international golfing sensation
Tiger Woods and, some might add, his
spectacular fall from grace.
The club, one of the longer courses in the
area, has developed its fair share of talent as
well.
Christian Donald was an assistant
professional at the club until he was lured
away to caddy on the PGA tour for a string of
big names including Paul Casey, Martin
Kaymer and his brother Luke. Christian is still
out on the PGA tour currently teamed up with
American professional Brendan Steele.
Lately though, all eyes have turned to current
member Tyrrell Hatton who joined the club
some 13 years ago as a fresh faced 11-yearold. Today Tyrrell is a veritable veteran of the
European golfing scene and in recent weeks
has risen to be ranked just outside the world’s
elite top 50 players (OWGR 55th at the time of
writing) having finished second at the
Scottish Open and finding himself in a tie for
fifth place at the Open Championship after
four days battling those seemingly impossible
Scottish links conditions.
Club Captain Ian Baines said: “Donald Steel
made the greens at Harleyford particularly
tricky, perhaps that’s why Tyrrell is one of the
best putters on tour?”
Talent and quality seem to permeate
throughout the club with Bucks two-time
ladies’ amateur champion, 15-year-old Thalia
Kirby, a member along with a whole host of
top quality youngsters blazing a trail that
would be the envy of just about any club in
the land.
Ladies’ Captain, Bryony Moore, commented:
“As young and talented as our current crop of
player are, we still have players in their 80s
winning big tournaments in the ladies’
section.”
The club, under the ownership of the
Harleyford Group, has gone from strength to
strength over the last two years and is now
developing into one of the best tests of golf in
Buckinghamshire.
Phyllis Court Club
opens its doors
Phyllis Court Club (right) gives non-members
the opportunity to enjoy complimentary
drinks and canapés at its inaugural August
Open Door summer event on Thursday
August 4 between 11am and 8pm.
Phyllis Court Club is situated on the ‘Bucks’
side of the River Thames, by the finish line of
the Henley Royal Regatta, and is a true asset
to Henley. It has been a private members’
club since 1906, managed and owned by its
members, and this year marks its 110th
anniversary.
With a thriving social scene and an
abundance of different interest groups who
meet regularly - from tennis, bridge, golf and
aviation to the wine circle - there is a society
to appeal to all.
Phyllis Court Club has well-presented
facilities with the noteworthy Riverside
Pavilion and exciting plans in place to build a
health and fitness club for all members,
complete with swimming pool, next year.
If you are unable to make the August event,
readers are welcome to experience the
clubhouse throughout the remainder of the
month of August. Be it by taking a stroll
around the grounds, enjoying a summer
tipple or having a special dinner.
Call the club to take advantage of this offer
or to reserve your place at the reception
quoting Henley Life Magazine.
The Membership Manager, Michelle White,
and her team are available to discuss
membership options and answer any
questions you may have on 01491 570510 or
email [email protected] for
more information.
Save the date...
Everyone loves to laugh, and right now the
country needs a good belly laugh. Luckily
there's a brand new comedy coming to
Henley’s Kenton Theatre in September which
fits the bill perfectly.
The Three Musketeers stars Peter Duncan, of
Blue Peter fame, who heads up a quality cast
for this laugh-out-loud show.
Full of innuendo, with fast moving dialogue,
and puns-a-plenty the production probably
has more jokes than it is healthy to experience
in two hours.
It’s set in September 1942. There has been a
theatrical disaster, it's time for curtain up and
the majority of the actors, set props and
costumes have not made it to the theatre.
Aubrey Everett (Peter Duncan) tells the
audience that the show can't go on. He swiftly
changes his mind when he discovers that
there is a man who has the power to change
his career sitting in the audience – Arnold St
Arnold, the prolific film producer.
He mobilises the only three actors he has
available to re-fashion his epic, sprawling and
swashbuckling re-telling of The Three
Musketeers using only the props they can find
in the theatre. Chaos ensues, but the show
must go on. The show is on from September 1
to 17 at 7.30pm with matinées on at 2.30 pm
on the 3, 10 and 17. Tickets are £20 to £25 (all
prices include a £1 restoration levy) from
01491 575 698 or www.kentontheatre.co.uk
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WillSatch
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ill Satch is the 27-year-old rower who,
with his teammate, George Nash,
won an unexpected bronze medal at
the London Olympics in 2012.
He is currently in Rio for the 2016 Olympics
where he hopes to stroke the GB Eight to
victory.
As a teenager Will went to Shiplake College
on a rugby scholarship. At around 16 he
decided to go ‘go down the rowing route’.
“I wasn’t very good at first, it took me quite a
while to get the skill, but it kept my Mum
happy and I wanted to prove everyone
wrong,” he says.
Will’s mother is Sally Satch, who teaches
Design Technology at Shiplake College, and
has coached rowing there for many years.
When Will left school he went into the
Leander cadets programme – he describes this
as ‘eat, sleep, row’.
He is one of very few top-flight rowers who
did not go the university route, but dedicated
his youth to rowing.
Will lives in the centre of Henley where he has
a short commute to the Leander Club.
Why are you in Henley?
Well, Henley is the centre of rowing – and is
known all over the world for its Regatta –
which is awesome. And now most of my family
live here too. Although I didn’t grow up too far
Olympic rower
away, in Hurley. It feels like home, but I do like
going to London occasionally.
What do you like about Henley?
I quite like the peacefulness, in the winter on
a Sunday night it’s quite nice. Up in London it
was buzzing all the time and there was no
respite.
My Mum’s here too, just down the road so if
I need a hot dinner or some washing doing...
What do you dislike about Henley?
There aren’t a lot of young people in Henley
so I am meeting people who are stuck in one
environment – so rowers with rowers, etc.
My mates moved on to London or America
and I am left behind.
Where is your favourite place to eat and
drink in Henley?
I don’t really go out in Henley, but
occasionally it might be the Bull or the
Giggling Squid is quite nice.
A night out here tends be full of rugby
players or rowers!
What is your favourite Shop?
There aren’t many left – lots of hairdressers
though, so Ted James Barbers is my favourite
– it’s awesome. Eddy who runs it is a good pal
and he is a good bloke.
What is your prized possession?
My Olympic medal – it’s in a wine box with all
my other medals. But I just want the gold now!
What is your pet hate?
Women with thin eyebrows! Thick eyebrows is
my thing – thin ones make me feel really
strange. I don’t know what it is.
What is your favourite book/film or song?
Book: Papillon by Henri Charriere –I’m reading
it now and absolutely loving it.
Film: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest as a
book and as a film is incredible.
Song: The one I listen to that came on
randomly before the Olympic final:
Wolfmother’s song Joker and the Thief. It
brings me straight back into that situation.
And I am really into Wolf Alice at the moment
– I used to watch them live in Camden before
they took off.
What is your biggest regret?
Maybe not going to the States to University
when I had the chance.
What is the best advice you were ever
given?
Will have to think about that one, but I think I
have been given too much advice over the
years...
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