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SCENEApril 2013
Kent’sLuxuryLifestyleBible
April’S horoSCopE: providEd by JENNy AyErSStAr SCENE
KarrenAPril ExclusivE:
April 2013
Brady
London Marathon 2013We’ve had the London Olympics. Now get
set for the London marathon
Win:A pair of tickets to Grand Designs Live London 2013
rhS CheLSea FLoWer ShoW:
The wonderful RHS Chelsea Flower Show
celebrates its 100th
anniversary
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Murinci Italian & Mediterranean BrasserieThe Estate Office, Station Square,
Petts Wood, Kent, BR5 1LZ01689 833271
www.murinci.comClosed Mondays
Ideal venue for Weddings – please call for further details
A new dining experience in Petts Wood
Lunch MenufroM 12 - 4.00pM
Dinner MenufroM 6 - 11.00pM
A La Carte Menu
New seasonal lunchtime menu now available
£12.50 - 2 course / £14.50 - 3 course
All our breads and ice creams are made ‘in house’
Starters:Cream of fennel soup served with tomato
essence and garlic croutons. £4.50
Pan seared fresh king scallops served with pea and mint puree, pancetta crisps and
confit tomato dressing. £7.50
“Cicchetti” A mixed board of Salami, grilled Mediterranean vegetables, marinated olives
and a selection of Italian cheeses. £6.50
Chargrilled king prawns flavoured with garlic and chilli served with asparagus tips and red
pepper pesto. £7.50
Mini Pizzetta topped with Brie de Meaux, red grapes, toasted pecan nuts and caramelised
onions. £5.50
Pasta:Homemade artichoke stuffed ravioli, served with lamb and fennel seed sauce, spinach
and grated Pecorino Sardo cheese. £11.50
Linguine in a prawn and cod emulsion
sauce, with sauteed courgette and aromatic breadcrumbs.
£12.50Homemade herb Gnocchi in a fresh tomato
and basil sauce, grated parmesan and mixed herb oil. £10.50
Fish:Pan fried line caught Seabass served with
Parmentier potatoes, fennel and citrus salad and a spiced red wine glaze.
£15.50Roasted fillet of Monkfish with a confit tomato
and red pepper puree, black olive polenta and rocket pesto.
£14.50
Meat:Crispy Suckling pig cooked in cocoa butter served with spiced apples, spinach and a
cinnamon infused jus. £15.50
Chargrilled Fillet of prime Scotch beef, with sage and asiago mashed potato, grilled asparagus and a sauce of your choice: Peppercorn, creamy wild mushroom, or
rosemary jus. £19.50
Roasted rack of Lamb marinated in honey and balsamic, served with carrot and swede
puree, garden peas and salsa verde. £16.50
Pan fried Duck breast, served with sweet and sour red cabbage, broad beans and
cumberland sauce. £13.50
Grilled aubergine roulade stuffed with basil infused ricotta served with fresh tomato
sauce and grated Asiago cheese. £10.50
Warm salad of grilled asparagus, roasted red pepper, halloumi cheese, toasted pine nuts
and basil pesto. £9.50
Desserts:Apricot mousse with homemade cherry ice
cream and white chocolate sauce. £5.50
Strawberry and black pepper infused panna cotta, with lime meringue and homemade kiwi
sorbet. £5.50
Trio of chocolate: White chocolate and citrus mousse, dark chocolate and vanilla truffle
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Selection of home-made ice creams and sorbets £5.50
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WelcomeTo The April 2013 ediTion of SCene
Welcome to the April 2013 issue of SCENE Magazine, Kent’s Luxury Lifestyle Bible! Check out what’s in this issue below...
19. Win Tickets To Grand Designs liveGrand designs live London 2013 returns to the exCeL.
10. scENE in KentThe April update of what’s new and what’s happening in Kent.
12. scENE in The NewsFrom fund-raising to fashion styling we report on the local news.
43. Wine & DineStuffed chicken breast steak with mushroom and pepper sauce
48 Jaguar F-typeThe F-TYPe isn’t designed to be like anyone else’s sports car. It’s a Jaguar.
22. The london MarathonWe’ve had the London Olympics. Now get set for the London marathon.
16. Karren BradyBusinesswoman
24. chelsea Flower showThe wonderful RHS Chelsea Flower Show celebrates its 100th anniversary.
46 city BreaksWith a long winter behind, it’s time for a well-earned break.
50. star scENEApril’s Star SCeNe is brought to you by International Clairvoyant Jenny Ayers.
24. Health & BeautyDental care with Ask Dr. Jas and wellbeing advice from Jo De Rosa.
34. Property PortfolioThis month we focus on the bathroom - in our April showers article.
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Scene in KentWhat’s happening this april
On a spectacular future earth that has evolved beyond recognition, one man’s confrontation with the past will lead him on a journey of redemption and discovery as he battles to save mankind. Jack Harper (Tom Cruise) is one of the last few drone repairmen stationed on earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying threat known as the Scavs, Jack’s mission is nearly complete. in cinema’s 19th April 2013
OBLiviON
At the heart of the community for over 800 years, our historic Charter Market brings its own unique and vibrant atmosphere to Bromley’s town centre.each Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 9am and 5pm, the High Street pedestrian area welcomes an array of stalls offering a different range of products on each market day. Find an assortment of traditional, modern, speciality and staple goods, beautiful gifts, quality produce and delicious food. From jewellery, crafts, vinyl records and pictures, to fresh bread, cakes, meat, vegetables, Thai and Caribbean food. Occasional markets also visit throughout the year, each with a differing range of stalls and varied selection of goods. www.bromley.gov.uk/markets
BrOMLEy ChArtEr MArKEt BrOMLEy ChArtEr MArKEt
Wedding Fair 11-3.30pm Free entrance and free goodie bag with wedding magazine.Why not preregister for a chance to win a bottle of bubbly, Situated in stunning Kent countryside, Chelsfield Lakes provides the perfect backdrop for your ceremony and wedding reception. It has picturesque and stunning scenery from the clubhouse and is complete with a dance floor, bar and caters up to 200 people. Tel: 0208 166 8979 14 Apr 2013 11:00 - 15:30chelsfield lakes Orpington
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Bang & Olufsen retailers in Bexleyheath, Bromley and Tunbridge Wells are inviting Kent’s audio-visual enthusiasts to experience some exceptional loudspeakers that incorporate truly ‘off the wall’ technology – BeoLab 15 and BeoLab 16.Both loudspeakers are designed for discreet wall and ceiling installations, coming alive when your music starts playing and automatically tilting from the mounting surface to direct their clear sound to wherever you desire. When not in use their compact dimensions and subtle anodised aluminium finish mean they blend into any décor.BeoLab 15 houses treble and mid-range drivers, while BeoLab 16 is a separate subwoofer with four 4” speaker units mounted in two closed box cabinets. BeoLab 15 uses technology honed by Bang & Olufsen in premium car audio systems to overcome technical restrictions often experienced with wall-mounted loudspeakers and BeoLab 16 incorporates Bang & Olufsen’s Acoustic Balance Principle to prevent any unwanted vibrations.For a demonstration of how BeoLab 15 and BeoLab 16 can allow you to enjoy uncompromised sound even if you need to optimise available floor space, please contact Bang & Olufsen of Bexleyheath, Bromley and Tunbridge Wells.Bang & Olufsen of BexleyheathTel: 0208 303 2760 www.bang-olufsen.com/bexleyheathBang & Olufsen of BromleyTel: 0208 466 8080 www.bang-olufsen.com/bromleyBang & Olufsen of Tunbridge WellsTel: 01892 527 525 www.bang-olufsen.com/tunbridgewells
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SCENEiN thE THis MONTH’s KENT NEWs
The annual Sevenoaks Young Musician of the Year contest took place in march at the Stag. The event involved a whole day of short recitals given
This hard-working but fun-loving chorus ,whose talented musical director Cathy Davies, has 27 members from the London Borough of Bromley in Kent sings “a cappella”, that is, unaccompanied four-part close harmony and its repertoire ranges from jazz, gospel to
by young performers from across the country.IT started at 10am and ended at 5.30pm with an adjudication and presentation of awards.These included the Sevenoaks Town Council Prize of £500 to the winner, who was offered a concerto performance with the Lydian Orchestra in their summer concert. The runners-up received prizes and were offered recitals with Sevenoaks Music Club.
swing and folk songs . Throughout the year, they have regular coaching by many acclaimed voice coaches, including Mary King, and Sally McLean. Just Voices made it through to the final of Top Choir Kent 2013! It was one of eight choirs that performed before a panel of judges headed by Dr David Flood, Master of Choristers at Canterbury Cathedral, Just Voices regularly perform at private, corporate and charitable functions. If you would like more information or wish to inquire about Membership visit www.justvoices.co.uk
Fergus “The Forager” To live oFF The land For a year.
Walk For liFeboaTs raises more Than £1000
rising sTars gaThered For sevenoaks young musician oF
The year
DO yOu hAvE A StOry fOr uS? WE WOuLD LOvE tO hEAr frOM yOuE-MAiL Our NEWSDESK tODAy: [email protected]
Fergus “The Forager” Drennan, who found fame as TV’s Roadkill Chef, will shun the shops and survive purely on the offerings of nature’s
pantry for a whole year.The 41-year-old, of Shalmsford Street, Chartham, plans to gain sustenance from a diet of wild plants, fungi, roadkill and shellfish caught using purely primitive tools.Fergus wants to find out what it is like to walk in the footsteps of our hunter gatherer ancestors and if it is even possible in a modern context. The trained chef, who offers courses in foraging, plans to invite sponsors along to experience a day in the life of a full-time forager once the project is underway.Visit www.indiegogo.com to sponsor Fergus.
A sponsored walk in aid of the lifeboat service was a success after more than £1000 was raised.
Seven supporters of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), the charity that provides lifeboats around the UK’s coast, walked the three and half miles between Tunbridge Wells and Speldhurst in under two hours on February 28. Joan Hamilton-Smith, from the Tunbridge Wells branch of the RNLI, said: “It was a pleasant day weather-wise and the superb buffet and hot drinks waiting at our destination, was just what we needed!”
JusT voices Top 8 FinalisTs For Top choir kenT 2013
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Many of us are already planning thethings we would like to do for our
families in 2013 – our summer holiday,a new car or maybe a new home.Why not spend a modest amount to guard againstcostly problems that could arise from your deathor a serious illness.Do I need a valid Will?Yes as it ensures that, on your death, your estatepasses to those people whom you want to benefit.Did you know that without a Will:a) Your spouse may not receive all your estate;b) If you are in a long-term relationship with anunmarried partner, they will receive nothing.
Do I need a Lasting Power of Attorney?Yes as it enables you to appoint people of yourchoice to manage your finances and care withoutthem having to make a costly application to Courtif you lose capacity. It will avoid them having to filedetailed financial accounts at Court each year.
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Cohabitating Couples – Do you know your rights?
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An increasing number of couples are now choosing to live together without marrying.
Despite this trend, the law still treats the relationship between married and unmarried couples very differently.
Contrary to popular belief, legally there is no such thing as a ‘common law marriage’.Couples who have chosen to live together, rather than marry, often do not realize that they have fewer rights if they separate than their married counterparts even where there are children.It is therefore necessary for couples already cohabiting or planning to cohabit, to take steps to safeguard their position.
Currently, unmarried couples who separate do not have an automatic entitlement to each other’s property. It comes as a shock to many cohabiting couples who, on separating, find out how little they are protected by law. If the house in which you live together belongs to your partner, you do not automatically have the right to continue to live there or to claim a share of the value of the property after separation.However, cohabiting couples can seek a declaration under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 to determine what their share of the property is, and whether it can be sold. The order is based on each person’s contributions to the purchase, their intentions, usually at the time that the property was purchased, or it may be based upon how they hold the property.If the cohabiting couple have children,
Quite possibly, but by being realistic at the outset could save you both a lot of emotional and financial problems in the future.
It is important when entering into any agreement that you and your partner do so freely and voluntarily, that both of you have the benefit of independent legal advice and that full disclosure has been made of all relevant financial and other circumstances.
• Consider entering into a cohabitation contract at the outset, setting out how the property would be divided if they separated;• Each take their own legal advice; and• Ensure that they own the property as ‘tenants in common’ so that each person has a specific share in the property which becomes part of the person’s estate on their death and does not automatically transfer to the other owner of the property.
A cohabitation agreement is the best way of trying to ensure a secure future if things go wrong or if your partner dies or becomes seriously ill.The cohabitation agreement will set out agreements for how to proceed if the relationship ends. This can avoid problems and legal costs if you do
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an application can be made under theChildren Act 1989 for the house to be sold only when the children have grown up or for a lump sum to buy an alternative property to live in with the children. Often this lump sum has to be given back when the children are adult.
split up.For example it may cover:• Termination of such agreed arrangements on death, marriage or separation;• An option to terminate or vary the agreement, for example when a couple have children; and• Provision for any children and where they will live.You should record how you hold your property and your contribution to its purchase.In addition a cohabitation agreement can also provide useful guidance for arrangements regarding:• Personal property • Living expenses• Pensions • Liability for debts• Credit agreements • Gifts• Ownership or provision of cars• Life insurance for each other• Intentions in the event of death, serious illness or incapacity.
Our team of accredited and experienced family lawyers are fully accustomed to dealing with the complex legal issues that can arise in these situations.We are able to advise you on all legal aspects of the following:• Co-Habitation Agreements and Deeds of Trust • Child Contact and Residence• Financial provisions on separation• Financial provision for children (capital and income)• Mediation
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“i have a desire for independence, the need for control – or what others call sheer bloody-mindedness”
Karren was just 23 years old when she took over Birmingham City Football Club. It was 1993 and the club was in administration. The buying price was £700,000. She turned a financial trading profit in her first year there and just three years later, in 1996, started to be taken seriously by the industry when the club made an overall profit for the first time in modern history. In 1997, age 27, she was responsible for the club’s flotation on the stock market, making her the youngest Managing Director of a PLC in the UK. In 2002, Birmingham City was promoted to the Premier League and Karren became the first woman to hold such a high-ranking post in the top flight of english football. In October 2009, the club was valued at over £82million - and Karren sold it.
Turning around the fortunes of Birmingham City is just the tip of the iceberg; Karren is a 21st Century (Bionic) Business Woman whose very being begs the question ‘What the hell have the rest of us (men included) been doing with our time?’ Her present titles include Vice-Chairman of West Ham United, england 2018 Board Member, Non-executive Director of Mothercare, Sport england, Arcadia and Syco. She is a Columnist for The Sun Newspaper and Woman & Home magazine,
Author of no less than four books; two of them novels, Ambassador for the charity Wellbeing of Woman and much in demand for her motivational and public speaking. She has become a house-hold name since assuming the role of Alan Sugar’s ‘firm but fair’ aide on BBC1’s BAFTA award-winning TV Show ‘The Apprentice’ and last but by no means least, she is a Wife (quite possibly the most unlikely WAG of them all) and a Mother.
In 1995, she married Canadian Footballer Paul Peschislido who played for Birmingham City for two seasons spanning 1992–1994. Living proof that it really is possible to have it all, Karren went on to have two children by him: Sophia & Paolo, now teenagers. Given Karren’s extraordinary successes in business, you’d be forgiven for thinking otherwise - but she sites her family as her priority. In 2006, aged 36, she was diagnosed as having a potentially fatal brain aneurysm. She underwent neurosurgery knowing there was a 30% chance she would not survive. She says that influenced her outlook.
“When times are good, it pays to get people motivated. When times are tough, you’ve GOT to get them motivated. That¹s something I can help you with.” (Karen Brady, Speaking your language - May 2011)Karren Rita Brady was born motivated on 4 April 1969 and raised in edmonton in London, near to the
Turning around the fortunes of Birmingham City is just the tip of the iceberg; Karren is a 21st
Century (Bionic) Business Woman whose very being begs the question ‘What the hell have the rest
of us (men included) been doing with our time?’
Words by Nicky Kemp
Karren Brady
the First lady oF Football
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Tottenham Hotspur ground. She attended the all girls Poles Convent School in Hertfordshire from the age of 13 to 16, where she claims they had double math lessons every day, twice a day. For her A-level studies, she went on to attend the all boys Aldenham School in elstree, which accepted girls into their sixth-form. She says this is where she gained much of her confidence in dealing with the opposite sex. Her mother Rita is Italian and she has an older brother, Darren. Her father Terry is Irish and a self-made man who earned his fortune in the printing and property industry. He was once Chairman of Swindon Town and a Director of Portsmouth too - but Karren did not use him as a stepping-stone for her career, she carved out her own way. All it took was confidence, sheer tenacity and the ability to break down barriers in a male-dominated business world. Simples.
Age 18, Karren “left school on a Friday and started work the following Monday”. She was offered a place on Saatchi and Saatchi’s graduate intern programme – even though she didn’t have a degree. She admits now, to lying about that at the time. Given Saatchi and Saatchi’s infamous beginnings, of course, some might speculate that perhaps they knew the truth of it all along and employed Karren regardless - but the fact remains, they spotted her potential. She didn’t serve them long, though, just one year on she moved jobs
to work in ad sales at LBC Radio. There, she targeted publisher David Sullivan, Owner of The Daily Sport. In her first year in the job, she convinced him to spend £2million on advertising, making him LBC’s biggest client and earning herself more commission than the rest of the sales team put together. David Sullivan was so impressed by Karren, in fact, that he offered her a position working for him at Sport Newspapers Ltd. She accepted and was made a director within a year – age 20. Three years later, she spotted an article in the FT about Birmingham City FC being in receivership. She talked Sullivan into buying the club and letting her run it. Karren was once interviewed on Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs and confided on air “David did warn me that I would have to be twice as good as the men to be thought of as even half as good. I said ‘Well luckily that’s not difficult!’ That was on the Friday and on the Monday, we owned the Club. Then it was head down 16 hour days, 7 days a week.”
The hard work has certainly paid off. Aside from being considerably richer, Karren has been adorned with accolades. In 1995, she was voted the 98th sexiest woman in the world by FHM readers! In 2006, she was Cosmopolitan’s Woman of the Year and named in the category of ‘Woman Who Has Changed The World’ (no less!). In 2006, she attended the Queen’s lunch for Women Achievers and Business Leaders
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and was named Business Woman of the Year in 2007. In December 2008, she won the NatWest Spirit of everywoman Award for services to women in business. In November 2010, she was listed in the business section of the Sunday Telegraph’s ‘100 Most Powerful Women in Britain’ and in the evening Standard’s List of ‘London’s 1000 Most Influential People 2010’. In December 2010, she was awarded an honorary doctorate in business from the University of Birmingham.
In 2011, she was voted Britain’s Most Inspirational Women by Breakthrough for Breast Cancer. In 2012, her career was voted ‘most wanted’ in a survey published by MyDaily.co.uk – ahead of Meryl Streep and Hilary Clinton. She also topped a poll as ‘PA’s Dream Boss’ in a survey by Brother UK. But perhaps most significantly, Karren was awarded the prestigious fcbusiness Magazine CeO of the Year Award at The Football Business Awards in 2012 - in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the fortunes of West Ham United.
New joint chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold appointed Karren Vice-Chairman of West Ham in 2010. At the time, she wrote in her newspaper column: “To West Ham fans I’ll make a single pledge - while we are on the board, we will hang in the Tower of London before your club again goes through the financial turmoil which so nearly brought it down”. True to her word, the Premier League club now operates as a profit-making business - for the first time in many years. She has helped to grow the Hammers fan base at
grassroots and international level and thanks to her; the team is currently getting excited about the upcoming move to their new home ground – none other than The Olympic Stadium. Karren headed up the bid for the Hammers, triumphing over some stiff (and at times, unfair!) competition. Brady - Score!
In February 2013, Karren made it onto the list of the Top Ten Inspirational Women in a poll by Oxfam, Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour Power List. So what is the secret to her success? In her biography entitled: ‘Strong Woman: Ambition, Grit and a Great Pair of Heels’, which she describes as “an honest account of how to get to the top in a man’s world”, Karren lists ten motivational rules: ambition, determination, courage, charm, hard work, attitude, humor, confidence, focus and communication. Seeing as she recently expressed an interest in venturing into the world of politics, perhaps it is in our nation’s best interests that we take the time to read what she has to teach us? “I really believe in life-long learning. The minute you think you know it all is when you don’t know anything at all”, Karren points out. For any woman who wants to make it in a male-dominated business environment, it’s a no-brainer – read Karren’s biography. What are you waiting for? Men should read it too, of course – I just can’t help wondering how many will actually venture to do so? One thing’s for sure - Karren Brady, Bionic Lady – shouldn’t be under-estimated. Our First Lady of Football is still going places.
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Win Tickets ToGrand Designs Live
property and Design guru Kevin McCloud is heading back to London this spring to host the ninth consecutive Grand Designs Live show. To celebrate its return, SCeNe is offering readers
the chance to win one of 10 pairs of tickets to this award winning contemporary home show.
Grand Designs Live 2013 will play host to over 500 exhibitors at London’s exCeL Centre from the 4th – 12th May 2013 and is the perfect show for those seeking inspiration and expert advice on home redecoration, renovations or even full scale self-build projects. You will find everything you need under one roof in one of the show’s six dedicated sections - Grand Build sponsored by VeLUX, Grand Interiors, Grand Kitchens sponsored by Miele, Grand Bathrooms, Grand Gardens and Grand Technology.
Visitors can try their hand at sustainable build techniques, get FRee consultations as well as shop
grand designs liVe london 2013 returns to the excel
from 100’s of unique products that can’t be found on the high street. You will see fantastic ideas brought to life in the Interiors Theatre, live cooking demonstrations by top chefs in the Live Kitchen experience and even be able to explore Kevin McCloud’s Green Heroes - an annual exhibition showcasing his very favourite eco innovations of the year., You can also join Kevin in debates on topical issues surrounding homes and design with renowned TV & industry experts at the Grand Theatre.
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5. All tickets will be scanned on entry to the show6. The closing date for this offer is 26th April 2013
*Transaction fee applies, saving is off the door rate (£16/£19), must be booked in advance, offer ends 12/5/13
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it’s FINALLY here! The Playrooms, a home-from-home ambiance, a place where you can relax knowing your little ones are within sight having fun. Pop in for a yummy coffee, a chat with other
grownups, treat yourself to a breakfast, healthy lunch or stunning high tea and we cater specifically to your little ones needs too!
We offer the following all under one roof:
* Soft Play * Café * Grownups and Children’s Classes * Mini Cinema * Crafty Corner * Free Parking * Free Wifi
The Playrooms is run by a team of local and experienced business women most of whom are mums themselves – we really understand what you need from a play café!
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Bring your little rascals and come and experience it for yourself. For further details see our featured advert or check out our website www.theplayrooms.co.uk to register for your free launch invite.
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The Playrooms, 1-3 Whitehorse Hill, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6DG.
The Playrooms is a parent’s and carers paradise, bringing together a child friendly play café with great eating options for all and offering classes for adults and children alike all under the same roof.
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After London’s brilliant Olympic Games in 2012, racing returns to the capital’s streets this April when the world’s best runners will battle it out over 26.2 miles to become the 2013 Virgin
London Marathon champion.
The race will feature the best elite men’s marathon field ever assembled and will include 11 men who’ve completed the distance in under 2:06, as well as all three medallists from the London 2012 Olympic Marathon and the winners of the 2012 Berlin, Chicago, London, Frankfurt and Dubai Marathons.
Virgin London Marathon race director Hugh Brasher said: “We’re delighted to welcome all three medallists from the London 2012 Olympic Marathon to this year’s Virgin London Marathon. The Olympic stars will line up alongside the world’s best distance runners in what promises to be a remarkable battle between the strongest men’s field ever assembled for a marathon.” This year the race route will be going around the newly restored Cutty Sark. There will be good spectator viewing points in Cutty Sark Gardens although access will be restricted on the east side. Please follow the directions of the event marshals. The Greenwich Foot Tunnel (with new lifts) will be open and the Tunnel will have a one way (south to north) flow for two hours
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The london marathon is the largest annual fundraising
event on the planet – runners have raised over £500
million for good causes since the race began in
1981. every mile of the virgin london marathon will
be marked with a huge arch across the road so you
won’t be able to miss them!
spectators Guide A spectators guide to the london marathon and how to plan in Advance.
spectators interactive course Map. A interactive map will be available to help you locate pubs, landmarks, restaurants, tube stations and street entertainment near each mile marker.
spectators supporting runners Most spectators try to spot the runners they’re supporting, If you’re supporting a loved one, use the race timings table to find out what time they’re likely to pass each mile marker so you can be there to cheer them on.
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between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm to allow Marathon spectators to cross to the north side of the route. A queuing system will operate at the Tunnel entrance on the Greenwich side.
There will be special areas to meet up with friends and family at Horse Guards Road and Horse Guards Parade. These areas will be clearly signposted and divided up alphabetically so your group can arrange to meet at the first letter of your surname.
Overseas runners and their relatives will be directed to a separate meeting area in the Mall.
It’s best not to rely on your mobile phone to meet up with others on race day. There will be thousands of people using their phones in the area, so mobile networks will be busy and you may not get a signal.
It’s also a good idea to have a contact friend or family member at home so you can call them and pass on messages. Although there are regular loud speaker announcements on race day, these aren’t used to communicate with lost friends and family.
When you cross the finish line:• Your timing tag will be removed and your official race time will be recorded.• You’ll be given your medal for successfully completing the 2013 Virgin London Marathon, and a goody bag containing a finisher’s t-shirt, foil blanket, food and drink.• Our medical team and members of the St John Ambulance will be near the finish to offer medical help if you need it.• You should then make your way to the baggage trucks to collect your kit bag. You’ll need to show your runner number to collect your bag.• Please don’t wait around at the finish area – thousands of runners will need to pass through as smoothly as possible. If it’s raining you’ll be able to shelter and get changed at the Waterloo Place underground car park, which will be clearly signposted • And have fun at the 2013 London marathon.
staying hydrated Remember to drink lots of water even if your not racing, It is important to stay hydrated in the busy crowds as it will get very hot in the sun and make sure to wear a hat and suntan lotion in the sun to avoid heat-stroke.
Meeting up with runners, friends and family before and after the Marathon.Arrange two locations to meet up, before heading out in the morning.
The first location At the start of the Marathon meet your family and friends in a prearranged location so you can cheer together.
The second location Will be for after the Marathon this is where you will meet your Runner. This location can also be used if anyone becomes lost in the large crowds.
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From our seasonal shows in the Royal Horticultural Halls, London to our larger regional events throughout England and Wales.
Every show has a unique personality showcasing the very best in plants and garden design, expert advice and demonstrations, outstanding fine dining and entertainment and extensive gardening and lifestyle shopping opportunities.
With so much to see and do the RHS shows are the perfect day out to spend with friends and family.
This year we’re celebrating Chelsea’s centenary with a superb line-up of show gardens to give you great ideas to try at home.
The magnificent displays in the Great Pavilion will show off exciting new plants alongside favourites from 1913 and, on an historical theme, look out for our display of 100 years in pictures, a spell-binding look at how Chelsea style has evolved through the decades.
Finally, discover the Artisan Retreats, where well-known artists and designers give us great ideas for outdoor living areas.
The Chelsea Flower Show has been held in the grounds
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hospital and exciting new features are introduced to
our other Shows.
Garden GuideJoin us for a spectacular gardening celebration as the iconic rhS Chelsea flower Show reaches its 100th anniversary at the royal hospital. See this year’s exciting line-up to ensure you a memorable show experience.
spectacular Floral PavilionYou’ll find magnificent displays showcasing today’s most exciting plants, alongside some of the favourites of 1913. Three of this year’s exhibitors have been at every show!
The Evolving GardenThe new theme for the RHS environment area of the Great Pavilion shows how the big environmental issues have affected our gardens past, present and future.
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of the Chelsea Hospital every year since 1913, apart from gaps during the two World Wars. It used to be Britain’s largest flower show (it has now been overtaken by Hampton Court), but is still the most prestigious.
It is the flower show most associated with the royal family, who attend the opening day every year,- RHS shows offer you an enviable platform to sell and market your company.
Wide media coverage across TV, radio, newspapers and the web gives exhibitors a unique promotional advantage. Our shows also provide unique sponsorship opportunities for your business. And our work is supported by more than 360,000 members.
Last year 2m people visited an RHS show or one of our gardens, this year M&G is proud to sponsor the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
This sponsorship is a partnership that reflects our shared traditional values and reputations for innovation, excellence and success. It brings together two British institutions steeped in history, who share the same timeless principles of nurturing talent, committing to excellence and focusing on long-term growth.
We are also pleased to support the work which the RHS undertakes in its role as the UK’s leading horticultural charity.
show GardensAlways the big crowd pullers, this year’s 15 gardens blend a century of achievement with today’s most innovative design thinking. Inspiring, challenging and totally enthralling, you’ll find themes from urban living to health, regeneration and the threats to British trees.
100 years in picturesSee A spell-binding exhibition of historical photographs, capturing the sights, styles and personalities which have given Chelsea its unique place in the world of gardening.
Artisan GardensPacking craft, skill and beauty into such small spaces, marvel at this year’s eight imaginative and delightful plots.
Generation GardensThis year’s Generation Gardens will highlight the changes to gardens and gardening over the last 100 years, and a special RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Centenary will be decided by a public vote.
Talk to the expertsYou’ll find lots of opportunities to get advice that really counts from RHS and other specialists throughout the show.
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VintageFurniture - Gifts - Antiques
Opening Hours:Mon - Fri 9.30 - 5.00 • Sat 9.30 - 5.30
115 Queensway, Petts Wood, Bromley, BR5 1DGTel: 01689 835194
Over twenty individual traders selling glassware, china, jewellery, antiques, collectables, Roman/Saxon coins, furniture and garden ornaments. We also
stock new silver jewellery, gifts and French style furniture.
The perfect place for all your gifts.Rental space available.
With Love
5 Royal Parade, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6NR020 8295 3522
Opening Hours - 10.30am – 4.30pmTuesday - Saturday
We Buy Gold, Watches,Diamonds. Etc.
Vivienne WestwoodPenhaligonsAlexander McQueenBond No.9CreedCandle ShackRolex CartierFurs & Leathers
Jewellery & luxury giftsNew to Chislehurst’s ‘Royal Parade’
Jewellery, Pawnbrokers and Luxury Goods & Bespoke Jewellery Making Service
UNMATCHED EXCELLENCE...in quality, price and service
Visit our showroom to view our range of exclusive chandeliers. You can also view online or call for a catalogue. We supply a large range of lighting for the home and garden from leading
suppliers at discounted prices.
www.elitelighting.co.uk7 Goodwood Parade, Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3QZ
020 8639 0050
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With Love, 5 Royal Parade, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6NRTel: 020 8295 3522
Opening hours: 10.30am – 4.30pm Tuesdays - Saturdays
With Love Jewellers – new to Chislehurst’s Royal Parade in 2013; offer fine jewellery, luxury gifts by Vivienne Westwood, Penhaligons, Alexander McQueen, Bond
No.9, Creed, Candle Shack, Rolex, Cartier, Furs and Leathers and with effect from March, ‘With Love’ are also pleased to announce they offer a bespoke jewellery making service. There is also a free gift wrapping service available on all purchases.
With over two generations of experience in the jewellery and luxury watch business, here at ‘With Love’ we go to all means necessary to ensure that all of our products are ready for sale. We ensure that you can purchase our products in full confidence.
Our Promise to you: All of our watches are thoroughly checked and prepared for sale by our Technicians. This includes servicing of each watch and check that they all have a clean history. We ensure that all products make our customers’ expectations whether they are new or pre-owned.
The best diamond graders and gemmology labs in the business examine all of our certified diamonds. These specialist companies include eDR, HRD and GIA. These certificates ensure that you the customer know exactly what you’re buying, again giving you complete confidence in your purchase.
With Love also buy gold, watches, diamonds etc, so please call to make an appointment for a valuation or call in.
With Love
5 Royal Parade, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6NR020 8295 3522
Opening Hours - 10.30am – 4.30pmTuesday - Saturday
We Buy Gold, Watches,Diamonds. Etc.
Vivienne WestwoodPenhaligonsAlexander McQueenBond No.9CreedCandle ShackRolex CartierFurs & Leathers
Jewellery & luxury giftsNew to Chislehurst’s ‘Royal Parade’
Jewellery, Pawnbrokers and Luxury Goods & Bespoke Jewellery Making Service
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“Having a beautiful smile gives you confidence, and this is reason enough to visit Dr”
Ask...Dr JasHave you any worries with your teeth or questions about non surgical solutions? Well Dr Jas is here to help with all your problems, all you need to do is ask!
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i want to improve my smile but keep it natural look. i want to correct the gaps and have a lovely whiter smile?
There are two ways to get your teeth into better shape and so give you more confidence in your day to day life.
One way is to have porcelain veneers or cosmetic bonding or you could have braces.
With porcelain veneers or cosmetic bonding we can close gaps and reshape teeth and gums to give a perfect smile! This could be done in just one to three visits.
If you are happy with your teeth shape you could opt for an invisible brace to close the gaps.
In this particular case Dr Jas placed upper and lower porcelain veneers. The result is a beautiful natural smile that the patient loves!
You will feel so much more confident after the treatment; nearly everyone we treat at Perfect Smile Spa wish they had come to us years ago!
smile-makeovers that change your life!
As the before and after pictures show we transformed this lady’s smile to something she thought would NeVeR be possible.
With Dr Jas’ years of experience in Cosmetic dentistry there is no smile we cannot transform!! Indeed many dentists refer to Dr Jas for complex dental treatments.
In this case we placed cosmetic dentures and our special cosmetic veneers.
I am sure you will all agree that they do not even resemble the original smile?
invisible Braces give amazing results!
This young girl hated her crooked smile. It made her very self conscious and she wanted something done quickly and affordable.
Dr Jas placed a clear brace that corrected the smile within a few months.
After this the patient did our very successful teeth whitening and was very happy with the results!She now smiles confidently and is proud of her smile!Teeth whitening is FRee with brace treatment at Perfect Smile Spa.
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Want to know how Dr Jas can help you? Visit our website www.perfectsmilespa.co.uk or call us for a FRee CONSULTATION
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Showers come in such a vast array of designs and functions that it can be confusing knowing which one to choose. The best way is to take your personality and lifestyle into consideration, and
find a shower that matches those.
showers for the Busy ExecutiveAs a busy executive, your blackberry is full of appointments to the point where you barely have time to sit down and eat, let alone wallow in a long bath.
Speed is of the essence for you when it comes to showers, and expense isn’t an issue. What you need to look for is a high-powered shower with multiple massage jets that will instantly wet every part of your body, wake you up after a late night entertaining corporate guests, and ease out those aching shoulder muscles after being hunched over your desk too long.
These showers can be found in stylish, minimalist designs that will perfectly suit your slate or black-tiled shower.
showers for the single MumPracticality is the keyword for the single mum’s shower. You don’t want anything fancy that will take too long to figure out, or that the kids will break. So opt for a nice basic shower design with a thermostat mixer to prevent
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Showers are an essential fixture in any bathroom,
especially for busy professionals who need a speedy
way of getting spruced up for the office in the
morning. But why not get creative? With so many
different styles and functions showers offer so much
more than just a speedy wash
shower TypesThe different types of showers available.
showers with a saunaThe latest bathroom trend is to install a Swedish-style all-in-one shower with in-built sauna and steam bath.
showers with JetsSeparate body jets spray you simultaneously, via special piping arranged around the shower walls that will get every inch of your body wet all at once.
Waterfall showersWaterfall showers typically produce 10 to 20 times more water flow than a standard shower, creating a powerful massaging effect.
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the little ones getting accidentally scalded.
You might want to find a showerhead with different spray options, so when you’re tense and tired, you can get a mini-massage.
showers for WagsYou live for luxury, and enjoy nothing more than spending time beautifying yourself in the bathroom.
In your case, nothing less than the best will do, especially as you are so used to the fancy showers at your posh gym and day spa.
Treat yourself with a Trevi Zena shower in green glass for ultimate style. This has six steam jets, an overhead drench shower head, and an elegant hand spray with hose.
showers for the BachelorYou’ve made your money and now you want to enjoy it – preferably with a beautiful woman on your arm. You’re conscious that in order to impress the ladies, you need to look young and healthy to compete with the other eligible bachelors.
An all-in-one shower with sauna and steam room is perfect for you, especially in a sophisticated Finnish wood style.
The sauna and steam room functions will give you the health benefits associated with sweating out toxins, along with the added bonus of it keeping your skin looking young and fresh.
You’ll be fighting them off before you know it!
showers for the Technology GeekYou love nothing more than snapping up the latest hi-tech something-or-other for your home. When it comes to showers, you’re spoilt for choice.
A digital remote control system is a must, as is a CD/Radio/Telephone speaker system that works inside the shower. You’ll also love the LED light attachment for shower heads, which turns water different colours according to temperature.
showers with coloured WaterAn LED light attached to your shower head glows when the water pressure begins, changing colour to match the temperature of the water. So if you are still half-asleep, you won’t get scalded with boiling hot water as the light will be glowing red.
showers With a Digital remote controlThe new breed of digital showers come with a remote control meaning you can adjust your shower from any place in the house, so the water will be at the perfect temperature and flow rate by the time you’ve crawled out of bed
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MANY NEW QUALITY RANGES ON DISPLAY
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Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass, Mosaics & Natural Stone • Complete Wet Room Systems • Under Tile Heating • Adhesives, Grouts, Trims & Tools
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Tilemates in Petts Wood, has been recently completely refurbished. The showroom is now displaying some stunning new ranges including ceramics, porcelain, glass, natural stone and mosaics. Tilemates are recognised as being committed to offering the best standard of service and quality of products in the Industry. As the ‘leading specialist tile retailer in the South-east’, Tilemates are confident in being the most competitive when it comes to supplying tiles and materials. If they are not displaying a tile that you have received a quote for, they are confident that they are able to supply it AND beat a price. Visit one of 5 showrooms at:16 chatsworth Parade, Queensway, Petts Wood. Kent. Br5 1DF, or visit www.tilemates.co.uk to find out contact details and opening times.
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From 1968 until the present day this independent, family run and owned business has made customer satisfaction its priority. The shop, at 76-78 Upper Wickham Lane Welling has been open since 1981 starting as a plumbing goods shop and is now a major bathroom showroom supplying many brands of equipment for all tastes and pockets. A full bathroom supply and fitting service is available If required. The Plumbing Shop next to the showroom stocks a comprehensive range of plumbing goods and with their combined experience Jim, Derek and Russell are able to solve the majority of customers plumbing problems.76-78 upper Wickham lane, Welling, Kent, DA16 3HQ Tel: 020 8855 4747www.beautifulbathrooms.net
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Badger Bathroom’s showroom in Sevenoaks has a stunning selection of luxury bathroom displays. Customers buying from Badger Bathrooms are investing in the best quality products from an independent company of almost 30 years standing. We know that our service is of paramount importance. We aim to provide an honest, reliable, friendly and knowledgeable service. We offer a free home consultation and design service. Whether you want a bathroom for your own installers to fit, or if you want us to handle the whole project, you can be sure of the same attention to detail and exemplary service.Badger Bathrooms ltd,8/9 Tubs Hill Parade, Tubs Hill, sevenoaks, TN13 1DHTel: 01732 464450
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WC One celebrate their 25th year in business by the opening of an exciting new Bathroom & Kitchen showroom at Shad Thames Se1. Having built a reputation of providing the very best quality products and service the new showroom takes this to another level.Why not visit our showrooms and see for yourself what is on offer.Design & Installation service available.Bathrooms | Kitchens | Tiles | radiators11 lee road 20 Blackheath sE3 9rQ Tel: 020 8297 1118 The circle Queen Elizabeth street sE1 2JETel: 020 7378 8555 www.wcone.co.uk
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denbridge House was built in 1909 by the architect Charles Henry Bourne Quennell and was part of a suburb developed between 1905 and 1914 primarily by Quennell, who lived at
number 3 Denbridge Road.
In 1963 the property was in institutional use until it reverted to single ownership in 2012.
On the residential market for the first time in 50 years, Denbridge House as you see it today, is the result of a complete refurbishment programme and a labour of love by the current owner.
Transforming this elegant residence which lacked spirit and was in need of repair, into a 21st century designer home, filled with life and ready for occupation.
Locally listed, the external facade remains, as do many of the beautiful period features throughout, yet in perfect contrast, the house has been reinvented, with a vibrancy, colour and specification - a showcase of avant-garde design.
There are six bedrooms, the master of which measures almost 1000 sqft and features two dressing areas and a sumptuous bathroom.
Three further bedrooms enjoy ensuite facilities with the remaining bedrooms sharing a stylish family bathroom.
Made for entertaining, the ground floor enjoys fours spacious reception rooms including a drawing room, dining room, study and a magnificent billiard room with vaulted ceiling.
In addition there is a cinema room, gymnasium and sauna to create an oasis for leisure and entertaining at home.
Denbridge House occupies a plot of 0.585 acres and enjoys a stunning South Westerly rear garden with many interesting components including a raised decking area with LeD mood lighting and an impressive sweeping driveway with granite cobble stones that leads to an integral double garage.
This elegant home is located just ½ mile from Chislehurst station which provides access into London Bridge (20 mins) and ¾ mile from Bickley station (Victoria in 23 mins).
The area is well served by several excellent schools including Bromley High, Bickley Park and eltham College.
Langford RussellproperTy foCuS
Built in 1909, denbridge house was built by the renowned architect Charles Quennell. Today,
following a complete refurbishment programme, it is very much a home for 2013.
Langford Russell, 7a High St, Chislehurst, BR7 5AB 020 8295 4900 www.langfordrussell.co.uk
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Milverton Place is an impressive collection of 3 & 4 bedroom semi detached homes located in a quiet cul de sac location on the popular Links Estate in Bromley.
Prices From £399,995
• Custom designed German kitchens • Designer basins and vanity units
• Ultra modern chrome taps and fittings
• En-suites to master bedrooms• Under-floor heating to ground floor
• Garages to selected plots
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Bathroom Accessoriesget retro and stripes
OPus WAll MirrOr This rectangular wall mounted mirror has been specifically engineered for use in a bathroom environment. Complete with a polished-finish frame, producing an even larger reflective surface.from John lewis, £70.00
PlAiN GlAss DiGiTAl BATHrOOM scAlE
With an auto-on function that’s activated simply by stepping straight onto the glass platform, this bathroom scale is a slick and speedy way to weigh in.from John lewis, £18.00
WHiTE rATTAN cOrNEr lAuNDry BAsKET
Part of the authentic White Rattan range, a handwoven modern storage range for your home. With a compact corner fit, this laundry basket is ideal for smaller spaces.from marks and Spencer’s £39.50
JOulEs DEcKcHAir sTriPE TOWEls
Wrap yourself up in these soft and snuggly towels for the perfect pampering end to bath time. The multi stripes add a splash of colour Born in the British countryside and crafted with true British style and eccentricity, Joules designs are upbeat, .from John lewis, £10.00 - £28.00
rETrO BATHrOOM BiNSo much more stylish than a conventional bathroom bin, this retro version instantly ups your design credentials. from John lewis, £15.00
sTriPED BATH & PEDEsTAl MATs
Soft and absorbent, this bath and pedestal mats are made from pure cotton for a touch of soft style in the bathroom.from marks and Spencer’s £15.00
The current trends for bathroom chic is clean and simple. neutral colours are a good place to start
and add some excitement by finishing off with bold stripes
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based in the ever popular Polhill Garden Centre which is open 7 days a week and has always plenty of free parking. Kelvin Fireplaces’ showroom has a large range of multi fuel stoves,
gas and electric fires and an excellent selection of fireplaces.
Our highly trained experienced specialist team are able to advise you on all areas of stoves and fireplaces, from general enquires to installation queries.
Kelvin Fireplaces
Polhill Garden Centre, Badgers Mount
OPen seven days a week
with over 40 fireplace displaysWood burning stoves • Hole-in-Wall fires • gas electric, solid fuel fires
fireplace accessories
gas safe and Hetas registered installations • cHimney sWeeping • gas fire servicing
polhill garden centre, london road, badgers mount, nr. sevenoaks, Kent, tn14 7ad
01959 532444 www.kelvinfireplaces.co.uk
An exCellenT SeleCTion of fireplACeS.
Our Installation engineers are either “Gas Safe” or “Hetas” registered, and on completion of any gas or solid fuel work carried out you will receive the relevant paperwork.
We also offer a full Chimney Sweeping, Flue Lining, CCTV camera flue fault finding service as well as supplying and fitting a comprehensive range of bird guards and cowls. Kelvin Fireplaces also offer a plumbing and heating or plastering and decorating service if required.
Call us on:01959 532444 email: [email protected] our website: www.kelvinfireplaces.co.uk
Kelvin Fireplaces, Polhill Garden Centre, London Road, Badgers Mount, Sevenoaks,
Kent, TN14 7AD
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NEPALESE & INDIAN CUISINENEPALESE & INDIAN CUISINE
Everest Inn Ashford, 113 Station Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1PJ
Tel: 01233 643643Email: [email protected]
Everest Inn Blackheath, 41 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0TJ
Tel: 020 8852 7872Email: [email protected]
Everest Inn Hythe, 32-34 High Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5AT
Tel: 01303 269898Email: [email protected]
Fine Dining Upmarket Nepalese and Indian Restaurants. Awarded for the Best Nepalese Restaurant in the UK and Winner of Asian Curry Awards in the UK.
Seating over 100 diners in comfortable surroundings
The best Grilled, Meat you’ll find anywhere!
KiTchen
Buddies Kitchen, 435-437 Croydon Road,Beckenham, BR3 3PP
020 865 [email protected] www.buddieskitchen.co.uk
Situated in the heart of Beckenham, our
restaurant has an inviting vintage New Orleans
Warehouse look and feel
NOW OPeN
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www.buddhabelly.co.uk020 8460 6425 020 8460 6448
45-54 Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3BDAll reservations must be made at least 12 hours before for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
New restaurant now open in Maidstone
PRICES AND TIMETABLE
Lunch buffet (Mon - Fri) 12:00-15:30)Adults: £7.95
Children under 10: £4.95Lunch buffet (Sat) 12:00-15:30)
Adults: £9.95Children under 10: £5.95
Dinner buffet (Mon - Thu) 17:00-22:30)Adults: £13.95
Children under 10: £6.95Dinner buffet (Fri - Sat) 17:00-23:00)
Adults: £14.95Children under 10: £7.95
Sunday buffet (Fri - Sat) 12:00-21:00)Adults: £11.95
Children under 10: £6.95Kids under 5 eat for free
Please note the following time slots apply for Friday and Saturday evening
5.00pm - 7.00pm7.00pm - 9.00pm
9.00pm - 11.00pm
INDIAN • CHINESE • THAI • MEXICAN • ITALIAN
restaurant
i n d i a n • c h i n e s e • t h a i • m e x i c a n • i t a l i a n
45-54 Widmore Road • Bromley BR1 3BD020 8460 6452 • 020 8460 6448
www.buddhabelly.co.uk
Seating for 140 • Multi-cuisine • A variety of 80 dishes from various countries to choose from • live kitchen using your choice of ingredients prepared by our chef the way you want it • 100 of the finest cocktails, spirits, mocktails, beers, wines, soft drinks etc
Times and prices
lunch buffeT (mon-fri) 12 noon - 3.30pmadults £7.95 children under 10 £4.95
lunch buffeT (saT) 12 noon - 3.30pmadults £9.95 children under 10 £5.95
dinner buffeT (mon-Thurs) 5pm - 10.30pmadults £13.95 children under 10 £6.95
dinner buffeT (fri-saT) 5pm - 11pmadults £14.95 children under 10 £7.95
sunday buffeT 12 noon - 9.30pmadults £11.95 children under 10 £6.95
children under 5 eat free
for friday & saturday nights the following time slots apply: 5-7pm; 7-9pm; 9-11pm
for friday, saturday & sunday all reservations must be made at least 12 hours in advance
BOTTLE OF HOUSE WINE FOR 4 PAYING
GUESTS IN THE EVENING
Terms & Conditions apply. Only one offer can be used at a time. Not valid on Friday,
Saturday, or bank holidays. Please bring this voucher along with you.
15%DISCOUNT ON
FOODTerms & Conditions apply. Only one
offer can be used at a time. Not valid on Friday, Saturday, or bank holidays.
Please bring this voucher along with you.
BIRTHDAY BONANZA (FREE MEAL, DRINK
AND HOMEMADE CAKE) MINIMUM OF 6
PAYING GUESTSTerms & Conditions apply. Only one offer can be
used at a time. Not valid on Friday, Saturday, or bank holidays. Please bring this voucher along with you.
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Wine & Dine reCipe of The monTh
ingredientsChicken Breast 2 Pieces – 125 grams eachChicken Mince 100 gramsSliced Mushroom 100 gramsCrushed black pepper corn 25 gramsSalt and Pepper To TasteGrilled Tomato 1 Piece Boiled Broccoli Buds 5 piecesJardinière Carrot (glazed) 4-5 pieces egg Yolk 1Cherry Tomato 4-5 piecesCream 100mlChopped Garlic 50 gramsChopped Onion 75 gramsParsley 1 sprig Red Wine 75 mlThyme 5 gramsMustard powder 10 gramsDemi glace 150 ml Refined Oil 2 Tbsp
Method:
Marinate chicken mince with salt, pepper, cream egg yolk and thyme.
Cut chicken breast, make pocket and stuff the chicken mince in between.
Marinate the chicken breast with salt, chopped garlic, thyme, black crushed pepper, mustard powder & refined oil.
Buddha Belly’s - stuffed chicken breast steak with mushroom and pepper sauce
Leave aside for 1 hourGrill the chicken breast pieces for 7-10 minutes each side.
Heat the oil in a thick bottom pan, put chopped garlic and onion till golden brown.
Add crushed black peppers
Wait 10- 15 sec, then put sliced mushroom, Sauté for few seconds, then add red wine.
Put demi glace in wet mushroom. Cook sauce for 2-3 minutes, add cream.
Adjust the seasoning as per taste.
Arrange chicken steak in plate with grilled tomato.
Put mushroom and black pepper sauce on top of the steak. Sauté the broccoli and carrot with butter.
Arrange and serve on plate.
Buddha Belly restaurant, 45-54 Widmore road, Bromley, Kent. Br1 3BD
Chaithanya Sharma (Marketing Manager) Mohan ram (Executive Chef)
www.buddhabelly.co.uk
www.buddhabelly.co.uk020 8460 6425 020 8460 6448
45-54 Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3BDAll reservations must be made at least 12 hours before for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
New restaurant now open in Maidstone
PRICES AND TIMETABLE
Lunch buffet (Mon - Fri) 12:00-15:30)Adults: £7.95
Children under 10: £4.95Lunch buffet (Sat) 12:00-15:30)
Adults: £9.95Children under 10: £5.95
Dinner buffet (Mon - Thu) 17:00-22:30)Adults: £13.95
Children under 10: £6.95Dinner buffet (Fri - Sat) 17:00-23:00)
Adults: £14.95Children under 10: £7.95
Sunday buffet (Fri - Sat) 12:00-21:00)Adults: £11.95
Children under 10: £6.95Kids under 5 eat for free
Please note the following time slots apply for Friday and Saturday evening
5.00pm - 7.00pm7.00pm - 9.00pm
9.00pm - 11.00pm
INDIAN • CHINESE • THAI • MEXICAN • ITALIAN
restaurant
i n d i a n • c h i n e s e • t h a i • m e x i c a n • i t a l i a n
45-54 Widmore Road • Bromley BR1 3BD020 8460 6452 • 020 8460 6448
www.buddhabelly.co.uk
Seating for 140 • Multi-cuisine • A variety of 80 dishes from various countries to choose from • live kitchen using your choice of ingredients prepared by our chef the way you want it • 100 of the finest cocktails, spirits, mocktails, beers, wines, soft drinks etc
Times and prices
lunch buffeT (mon-fri) 12 noon - 3.30pmadults £7.95 children under 10 £4.95
lunch buffeT (saT) 12 noon - 3.30pmadults £9.95 children under 10 £5.95
dinner buffeT (mon-Thurs) 5pm - 10.30pmadults £13.95 children under 10 £6.95
dinner buffeT (fri-saT) 5pm - 11pmadults £14.95 children under 10 £7.95
sunday buffeT 12 noon - 9.30pmadults £11.95 children under 10 £6.95
children under 5 eat free
for friday & saturday nights the following time slots apply: 5-7pm; 7-9pm; 9-11pm
for friday, saturday & sunday all reservations must be made at least 12 hours in advance
BOTTLE OF HOUSE WINE FOR 4 PAYING
GUESTS IN THE EVENING
Terms & Conditions apply. Only one offer can be used at a time. Not valid on Friday,
Saturday, or bank holidays. Please bring this voucher along with you.
15%DISCOUNT ON
FOODTerms & Conditions apply. Only one
offer can be used at a time. Not valid on Friday, Saturday, or bank holidays.
Please bring this voucher along with you.
BIRTHDAY BONANZA (FREE MEAL, DRINK
AND HOMEMADE CAKE) MINIMUM OF 6
PAYING GUESTSTerms & Conditions apply. Only one offer can be
used at a time. Not valid on Friday, Saturday, or bank holidays. Please bring this voucher along with you.
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DesperadosMEXICAN CANTINA & COCKTAIL BAR
LETS ROLL THE FAJITA AND SLAM THE TEQUILA
New 2 course Lunch Set Menu is now £7.95, including our famous ribs!
Famous for our ribs!
StarterS Mexican mushrooms
Fresh mushrooms stuffed with Mexican cheese, garlic, herbs and covered in
breadcrumbs and served with sourcream.
Albodingas a la jardinera Our famous meatballs served in tomato
salsa.
Mexican prawn cocktail a lettuce filled tortilla basket, topped with prawns in our spicy rose sauce
Classic cheese nachostortilla chips topped with tomato salsa,
melted cheese.
Gambas pil pilKing prawns sautéed in an olive oil, garlic
and hot Mexican pepper dressing.
Main cOurSe Burrito (soft tortilla)
Oven baked tortilla with cheese melted over the top with a selection of fillings
below and pinto beans, rice, sour cream, guacamole & salad on the side
chicKen – beeF – veg
Fajitas Desperados famous fajitas are served to
your table sizzling on a bed of onions & peppers with a side presentation of
Mexican cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salad to garnish.
chicKen – beeF – veg
Lemon pepper salmon Fresh tender fillet salmon marinated in garlic pepperoil and lemon juice served with chips or jacket potato and salad to
garnish
BBQ rack of ribs a whole rack of chargrilled baby back pork ribs smothered with honey bbQ
sauce served with chips or jacket potato and salad to garnish
Flame grilled sirloin steak (8oz) scotch steak. Served with grilled tomato, mushroom, crispy salad and
chips or jacket potato and salad to garnish
6 Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington BR5 1NA 01689 [email protected]
London Branch – established for 15 yrs Desperados, 67 Upper St, Islington, N1 ONY
Mexican Starters •Tapas Nachos & Tacos • Fajitas Grills • Sea Food • Tortilla & Chilli •BBQ • Burgers
DESPERADOS_FP_AD_APR.indd 1 17/03/2013 21:12
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To make a reservation or to discuss a large party bookingPlease call: Desperados Mexican Restaurant
6 Station Square, Petts Wood, BR5 1NA. Tel: 01689 83665567 Upper St, Islington, London, N1 ONY. Tel: 0207 227 5055
With an extensive selection from the ‘Mind Blowing’, to the ‘Creamies’, ‘Shooters’, ‘Margaritas’, non-alcoholic cocktails as well, there is certainly something to suit everyone’s taste.
Why not take a look at our website and see for yourself!
Always priding ourselves on serving freshly prepared food, using the finest ingredients and offering excellent value for money; whether it’s a meal for two, a birthday party, celebrating an anniversary, a hen night.
Whatever the occasion, Desperados is the ideal venue for a fun night out.
Desperados was originally opened 15 years ago in Islington, N1 and is still a thriving restaurant which has enabled owners, Inci & Murat to open another branch of Desperados in Petts Wood, which again has become an established restaurant in the Petts Wood Square.
You will find on the menu all the traditional dishes; nachos, tacos, fajitas, burritos, tapas, as well as the delicious mouth-watering Gambas Pil Pil (King prawns sautéed in an olive oil, garlic and hot Mexican pepper dressing), Salmon, rack of ribs and lots more to choose from.
Desperados mexiCAn reSTAurAnT peTTS Wood SQuAre
desperados’ is a fun, lively Mexican Restaurant based in Petts Wood Square and whatever time of day it is, you will always be made to feel relaxed and
welcome.
Our customers come back time and time again for our famous ribs, steaks and burgers. Desperados also offer a superb ‘Lunchtime – 2 course set menu for only £7.95’, which includes the ever popular famous ribs! “Happy Hour” is Monday – Thursday, 5pm – 7pm so why not meet a friend after work and have a few cocktails and a catch up.
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Getting away can be a bit of a big deal. Most of us have been on the big summer 2 week holiday at some point in our lives. However more people are choosing to turn to the short
stay city breaks as an alternative option when it comes to getting away from it all.
After a bumpy ride in the economy for the last few years most surveys of holidaymakers suggest that, however bad the economy gets, we are loath to give up our summer holiday, but there is no doubt that many of us are being much more cautious when it comes to booking a short break.
We see ‘holiday’ as one of those expenses that finds its way under the category of “discretionary spending”, and it has an air of extravagance about it at a time when most of us are watching our budgets carefully.
The short break, though, is one of the great pleasures of travel – the two or three-night escape that combines a dose of culture, a couple of decent meals and the discovery of somewhere new with an escape from routine.
City Breaks
WiTh A long WinTer Behind
you And pAy-CheCK or TWo
in The BAnK, iT’S Time for A
Well-eArned BreAK.
exciting new destinations are emerging all the
time, and the sheer number of options can be
bewildering. Below is a selection of top city breaks
for 2013, combining the places everyone’s talking
about with some little-known gems.
7 of the best city breaks that won’t break the bank
need to escape for a few days? City breaks are an ideal way to escape at the weekend and midweek to europe and all over the world.
reykjavik, icelandWith several budget carriers now offering services to the Icelandic capital, visiting the Reykjavik Arts Festival (listahatid.is) has rarely been more affordable. Held from 17 May-2 June , the event takes over virtually all the city’s museums, galleries and performances spaces to present an eclectic mix of art forms.
Antwerp, BelgiumThis is living in a box, but not a cardboard box: the Sleeping Around (sleepingaround.eu) pop-up concept hotel is currently causing a stir in Antwerp. A night in one of the luxurious bedrooms created in each of its four 20ft sea containers starts from £121. The locations may change.
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If you plan your trip and choose your destination carefully, there is a lot that can be done to make it more affordable, Here are some strategies for booking a short break without breaking the bank.
Choose which destination is going to offer you best value but remember to check exchange rates and average meal costs of your destination before you book as you’re inexpensive break can rack up pretty quickly if you don’t do your Research.
A recent report by the Post Office revealed sharp differences from country to country in day-to-day costs for travellers but It is the combination of the price of your hotel and your travel costs that will make the biggest difference to the overall amount you have to pay for the holiday.
sparta, GreeceThere may not be much that resembles Zack Snyder’s wild visions in the movie 300, but a series of excellent museums (odysseus.culture.gr) detail Sparta’s fascinating history. Doubles at the Maniatis Hotel (maniatishotel.gr) in the modern city of Sparti cost from £73.
New yorkVisit New York on a city break and be surprised at how much you can see and do on a whistle-stop tour of one of America’s most vibrant cities. See world-famous sights, shop ‘til you drop and dine in style, all in a weekend.On trips to New York be sure to take in world-famous sights like the majestic Statue of Liberty and iconic empire State Building. Culture vultures should head to the Metropolitan Museum of Art or take in a Broadway show. Shop at trendy Soho boutiques or Fifth Avenue megastores and groove to live jazz in Greenwich Village.
istanbul, TurkeyHome to some of the world’s greatest ski areas, the spectacular peaks and high altitude ski resorts in France offer some of the best destinations for snow reliability. From traditionalvillages to purpose-built resorts, tree-lined runs to snow-sure glaciers - France ski resortsoffer something for everyone.
DubaiA new route from Turkish airline Pegasus (flypgs.com) now offers return flights to Dubai, via Istanbul, from £270. Meanwhile, in the emirate itself, the metro system, which is slowly approaching completion, has made getting around cheaper than ever before, while hotels continue to offer discounts in the hopes of tourist numbers rebounding. The newly opened five-star Meliã hotel (melia-dubai.com) has rooms from less than £100 a night.
Barcelona, spainWith the opening of a new stretch of high-speed line next week, between Figueres and Barcelona, it will soon be possible to take the train from London in the morning, connect in Paris then get to the Catalan capital in plenty of time for dinner.
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when lowered, serves as its own tonneau cover. This not only provides a weight savings, but also improves packaging and contributes to the car’s low center of gravity for greater agility. The top can be fully raised or lowered in just 12 seconds at speeds of up to 30 mph. Its multi-layer construction includes a Thinsulate® lining for optimal thermal and sound-insulating properties.
Jaguar cars have always defined sinuous, muscular elegance, and the F-TYPe continues and advances this tradition with new, assertive design language. Two “heartlines” define, in just two bold strokes, both the profile and top-down view of the F-TYPe. The main “heartline” theme begins in the blade dissecting the shark-like gills on either side of the grille. This first heartline runs up and forms the sharp top crease of the fender line, which provides sight lines that aid the
the new Jaguar F-TYPe represents a return to the company’s heart: a two-seat, convertible sports car focused on performance, agility and driver involvement. The F-TYPe is a
continuation of a sporting bloodline that stretches back more than 75 years and encompasses some of the most beautiful, thrilling and desirable sports cars ever built. Joining the XK convertible and coupé models, the new F-TYPe provides Jaguar with a broader line of sports and GT models.
The 2013 Jaguar F-TYPe combines low vehicle weight, high power and superb aerodynamics to achieve a pure sports car experience, yet with Jaguar elegance and luxury.
A true two-seat sports car, the all-new Jaguar F-TYPe is equipped with a modern, lightweight soft top that,
Jaguar F-Typeunveiling of A neW BriTiSh iCon
Jaguar is a Founding member oF the sports car segment With a rich sporting bloodline
stretching oVer 75 years, and in the F-type We’Ve reignited that Flame. the F-type isn’t
designed to be like anyone else’s sports car. it’s a Jaguar sports car – ultra-precise,
poWerFul, sensual and, most oF all, it Feels aliVe
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driver in cornering manoeuvres. It leads the eye along the top of the front fender, which is emphasized by the headlamp design, and then into the door and toward the rear of the car where it gracefully disappears.
This sweeping line is mirrored by the feature line that runs back from the side vent. Along with ”lightcatcher” surface detailing above the sill, the line instills a sense of speed to the car. The lightcatcher surface detailing also allows the door surface to wrap around the side of the car, creating a fuselage effect.
The second “heartline” swells out to form the muscular rear haunch before sweeping dramatically around the rear of the car. The clean, sleek lines of the tail are made possible in part by the inclusion of an active rear spoiler that deploys at speed to reduce aerodynamic lift. The spoiler rises when the F-TYPe reaches 60 mph and then lowers to fit flush when the speed drops below 40 mph. Further discreet aerodynamic aids include a front splitter and a sculpted rear valance.
The headlights run vertically rather than horizontally, which leads the eye naturally up and along the fender crease. Technology has facilitated the design language of the F-TYPe; the compact xenon unit requires just one projector, while the J-Blade LeD running lights further emphasize the design of the heartline running through the lamp.
The grille leans slightly forward to create a suggestion of motion when the car is stationary. The lower edge of the clamshell hood forms the top of the side vent. The mesh in the grille and side vents is a hexagonal design that gives greater form and depth.
The basic F-Type has a starting price tag of £58,500. A reasonable sum for a lot of car. However for the real power and driver experience the F-Type V8 S has a slightly higher starting price of £79,950.
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Sagittarius
22 Nov-21 Dec
Opportunities, which were missed in the past, are able to
come back to you. This time you cannot afford to sell
yourself short. You must go for it, as time cannot stand
still for you. If you want success, the right time is now
for it to become a reality. Ignore these opportunities a
third time and you will have to live according to what
comes.
Capricorn
22 Dec-19 Jan
You enter a heavenly time where much appreciation for your hard
work and diligence is rewarded to you. You will find
you are more in control of your life than at any other
time. extraordinary events will be brought to your
attention and there will be a desire to enter into fields
unknown, where you are able to make a difference and
be rewarded for it.
Scorpio
23 Oct-21 Nov
A new strategy to be alive and to see a future you never
thought possible before. It comes to you all at once and
simply takes your breath away. It has long been awaited
and is fostered upon you to act and be who you really want
to be for all time. No complications, just straightforward
thinking and doing. The moment of realisation has arrived.
Aries
21 Mar-19 Apr
This is a difficult month for you, but with surprises which
you did not expect and it will allow you a breathing
space to rethink your career and your strategy.
everything that you do or say has its own ramifications.
This has happened before. You have not headed the
lessons. Time is important for self-reflection knowing you have
to come to terms with what you have done.
Libra
23 Sep-22 Oct
Begin to transcend a path which is foreign to you, where
superior experiences will be to your benefit commercially
and emotionally. It’s time to make that transference from
an ordinary life to one of meaning and accomplishments.
All are given the chance to excel, some take up those
offers and succeed and others fall by the wayside.
Your time has come. You can no longer afford to disappoint yourself.
Aquarius
20 Jan-18 feb
The turmoil over the last few months is now phasing out and
you are able to see your way clear into active production,
which was not really there before. entering into realms
you never thought possible will see your status rising
in ways that were once barred to you. Circumstances
have now changed and the bringing of light into the
equation makes everything a viable proposition.
gemini 21 May-20 Jun
Be kind to yourself and do not think you have to batter yourself any
longer. Important business arrangements that you
have been waiting for are now in full production,
documentations will be on the table for signing. Do
not delay as there is only a finite time for completion.
There will be an expansion of working practice and this
is necessary in the scheme of things.
Leo 23 Jul-22 Aug
You are taken on to pastures new with experiences and
at breakneck speed. Having finally arrived, all that hard
work and effort did not go unnoticed and has come
in at the right time. exert your authority of who you
are. It is your right to speak out and for others to
listen and appreciate where you are coming from.
Time you made your mark.
Cancer 21 Jun-22 Jul
Situations are changing for you making you feel out of
your depth. Insecurity will envelop you and will make
you feel unloved. Notice your worth in all this, as you
have failed to address issues of self-worth before. It’s
time to sort out these aspects once and for all. You need
to experience a whole new beginning and trust in your own
instincts more than you do.
Pisces
19 feb-20 Mar
Moving up professionally, there is a status that many will
foster on you. In time you will believe it. What is
important are the necessary inroads into your life that
are shown to you and security that you crave for, is
established to your liking. It’s important how the world
sees you and learns to recognise where you are coming from. There
cannot be any mistakes or any misconceptions anymore.
virgo
23 Aug-22 Sep
No longer is it an expensive time for you, as unexpected money
will find its way to you. A sigh of relief as you are saved
again. It is necessary to start that road back to full
production and face the world with confidence and not
confusion. A wonderful life there for you and it is time
you acknowledge your part in its delivery. It was worth
the wait.
taurus
20 Apr-20 May
At this time important decisions career wise needs to
be looked at with strict authority. No longer can you
dither about, as the time frame for action is short indeed
and an important window of opportunity must be grasped
to allow you to grow from the experience. It will be a most happy time
for you and allows you a productive life you never thought possible.
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0208 650 [email protected] High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1EN
01689 638274www.pettswoodtoys.co.uk
105 Queensway, Petts Wood, BR5 1DG
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