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September 2012

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Back to School:SCENE’s guide to education in Kent

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WelcomeTo The SepTember 2012 ediTion of SCene

Welcome to the September 2012 issue of SCENE Magazine, Kent’s Luxury Lifestyle Bible! Check out what’s in this issue below...

16. a little Bit of FryThe actor, screenwriter, author, playwright, journalist, presenter, and more...

43. Wine & dinePlaza recipe of the month supported by Wines of the month from Champion Wines.

12. Greek night at PlazaNick Constantine hosts an extravagant Greek night at Plaza, Locksbottom.

14. national achievers congressDonald Trump & Anthony Robbins:The Most Powerful Success Masterclass Of Your Life.

20. Back to school With the beginning of a new term here, now is the time to be thinking about schools.

32. soak in PeaceCreate your own Zen in your bathroom using neutral tones.

10. scene in KentThe Latest news, releases and products from in and around Kent.

45. Bienvenido a EspañaA luxurious resort nestled in the mountainsof southern Spain.

31. Property PortfolioYour guide to buying, selling, redecorating your home.

48. star scEnESeptember’s Star SCeNe is brought to you by International Clairvoyant Jenny Ayers.

50. My scEnESCeNe catches up with Penny Perry of Champion Wines in Chislehurst.

27. FashionWe check out the latest trends as we move from Summer into Autumn.

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Having attempted to bust out of the frocks ‘n’ frills ghetto with his terrific action thriller ‘Hanna’, director Joe Wright (‘Atonement’) is back on familiar ground with this adaptation of Tolstoy’s nineteenth-century novel. The story concerns a young married aristocratic woman, Anna, who conducts an affair with the wealthy Count Vronsky but cannot save herself from spiralling into depression and paranoia. Knightley tops a solid British cast, with Aaron Johnson as Vronsky, Jude Law as the husband and other roles filled by the likes of Kelly Macdonald, Olivia Williams, Matthew Macfadyen and emily WatsonIn cinemas nationwide from 7th September 2012

Anna Karenina

Scene in Kent

An annual river marathon race to find the Traditional Boat Champions. Around 300 crews take part and, like London’s running marathon, these range from series sports people sailors in absurd fancy dress. Vessels, meanwhile, are an eclectic mix of gigs, skiffs, Chinese dragon boats, Hawaiian war canoes, Viking longboats, Irish curraghs, shallops, wherries and whalers. The race start time depends entirely on tides, but 2012’s event is expected to kick off at 10.30am at Millwall Riverside, Westferry Rd, e14. Traditionally, the route passes Tower Bridge, Westminster Bridge and ends at Ham House, Richmond.

The Great River Race 2012

The LaTesT from KenT This monTh...

The UK’s leading High Street furniture retailer, dwell, is to open a new store within the Lakeside Retail Park this August. This new store in essex will become the 22nd store for the eclectic retailer and the new, large retail location will sit between Comet and The Furniture Gallery on the popular retail park. The store is set to open on 24th August 2012 just in time for the bank holiday weekend. The new dwell at Lakeside will house the brands wide range of furniture and accessories and will open with a wide range of fun and exclusive offers for the first weekend dwell Lakeside, Unit 15, Lakeside Retail Park, Western Avenue, Grays, RM20 3HH www.dwell.co.UK T: 0845 675 9090

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The phenomenal summer of sport might have drawn to a close but ‘Play’ continues at Bang & Olufsen of Bexleyheath, Bromley and Tunbridge Wells.As part of the retailers’ innovative B&O PLAY range of fun and portable audiovisual products, customers can enjoy the amazing performance of the BeoPlay A8 and the BeoPlay A3 speaker docks.BeoPlay A8 allows users to wirelessly stream music from their iTouch®, iPhone®, iPad® or Mac computer via Apple’s AirPlay® technology, while it also offers a variety of mounting options and comes with its own wall bracket and remote control. BeoPlay A3 allows iPad® owners to really make their device heard by adding amazingly well-defined stereo sound to the iPad® experience. Compatible with iPad® 1 and iPad® 2 devices, BeoPlay A3 can be positioned upright, on its side or flat and takes its power from the mains or its rechargeable battery.Best of all, BeoPlay A8 and BeoPlay A3 represent remarkable value at only £949 and £449 respectively, and are available to take away today at the below showrooms.

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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Why not try something different on a Sunday and treat the family to Shimla Pink’s Special Sunday Buffet 12pm until 5.30pm; Adults £8.95, Children £5.95, or come along to one of our ‘Banqueting Nights’ for a 5 course meal for £12.50 per head Monday - Thursday. However, if you fancy lunch out then Shimla Pink’s Special 4 Course Lunch is something not to be missed; 12pm until 2.30pm for just £7.95.We also do free home delivery 7 days a week within a 3 mile radius, with all orders of £15.00 or more. Mr Ali and his staff look forward to greeting you at Shimla Pink Indian Cuisine, 326 High Street, Orpington, Kent. BR6 ONG. To make a reservation please call 01689 828800.

Ladies Fashion Retailer Phase eight are delighted to announce the relocation of its store within The Glades Shopping Centre, Bromley, to a brand new larger retail space on Thursday 6th September 2012. The stunning new store, which is in a prime location on the Upper Mall and measures 1,277 Sq Ft, comes as a result of highly successful trading since the brand first arrived at the centre in 1997. Phase eight currently holds a portfolio of 103 stand-alone stores and 195 concessions throughout the UK. The store will follow the beautiful Phase eight design concept that customers have grown to recognise - feminine, luxurious, warm and inviting. Situated in the heart of Bromley Town Centre, The Glades Shopping Centre forms a major part of Bromley’s shopping offer, providing an exceptional mix of over 140 shops and restaurants

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Donald Trump and Anthony Robbins are men who challenge the status quo, who think differently. While most accept what life throws at them, these men shape the world to their

own desires and expectations.

Together these men believe that with the right tools and attitude, anyone can make their life better and achieve their goals. Want to join them?

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in an exclusive UK first, business legend Donald Trump will be making a rare appearance at this year’s National Achiever’s Congress at exCeL London.

If there’s any doubt how big a deal this is, it’s worth noting that Trump tops the list of the 10 highest paid speakers in the world, a list that includes Bill Clinton, Richard Branson, Tony Blair and Al Gore. The reason he can demand the highest fee? Because he delivers.Trump is famed for his blunt no-nonsense style, talking the way he acts – for impact and results.

It’s this attitude that has made him one of the most successful business icons on the planet, seen him amass an astonishing portfolio of business interests, as well as produce and star in the mega-successful TV series The Apprentice.

Trump is the biggest name at the biggest event of the year.

To The naTionaL achiever’s congress 2012

enter Our competition and one lucky Scene magazine reader will win a pair of tickets to the National Achievers Congress 2012 worth £990. All you have to do is answer this question:

What is the name of the hit TV show Donald Trump stars in?

email your answer to [email protected] by the closing date, 24th of September 2012. Please include ‘Scene NAC’ in the subject header. entrants must provide the correct answer, their full name, address and telephone number (home and mobile) and contact details for their guest, should they win. The competition winner and their guest will be contacted during the day on 28th of September 2012. One entry per household/individual. This offer cannot be used with any other. Normal booking conditions apply.

For more information about the event please visitwww.nationalachieverscongress.co.uk

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A bit of Fry

born on 24 August 1957 in Hampstead, London Stephen Fry is one of the most multi-talented celebrities we know today. Being an actor, screenwriter, comedian, television presenter

not mention more cannot be easy but Stephen Fry does this with class. Although Stephen Fry had a troubled childhood, in which he was expelled from a number of schools and ended up spending three months in prison for credit card fraud this definitely did not jeopardise his success by any means as he was able to secure a place at Queens College, Cambridge where he studied english literature. There is no doubt that Stephen Fry is a very intelligent man as when he was at university he joined Cambridge footlights dramatic club and was even on University challenge.

It was at the footlights where Stephen fry was introduced to Hugh Laurie where the two of them became a comedy double act `Fry and Laurie`. This is where Fry’s television career began after catching the attention of Granada Television where he was asked to star in `There’s Nothing to Worry About`. This is when his career took off, he was now in the public eye, it was clear at this point what a success Fry`s career was going to be. A second series then established Fry and Laurie as a comedy double act.

As Fry`s reputation was building the BBC decided to

offer him his own show, however disappointingly it was cancelled after the first episode. However Fry had clearly made an impression as the BBC commissioned a sketch show in 1986 that was to become `A Bit of Fry & Laurie` this became very successful. As well as his television shows Stephen fry was also featured in a few films at the time such as the `The Good Father` in 1985. One if his biggest acting role however, not just for his reputation but also for him individually was his role as Oscar Wilde in `Wilde`. Fry had been a great fan of Oscar Wilde since he was 13 so this role was a part he felt he was `born to play`. It was probably the most important role of his career as it earned him a nomination for Best Actor in the 1998 Golden Globe Award. After this Stephen Fry had defiantly made his mark on the television and film industry and it was clear he could only get better. Besides his television successes he is also responsible for the writing of a number of theatre scripts. Fry wrote the play `Latin! Or Tobacco and Boys` for the 1980 edinburgh Festival where it won the Fringe first prize. In 1984 fry adapted the extremely successful 1930s musical `Me and My Girl` for the west end. His career in theatre was undoubtedly successful, he had only one knock back during his time in theatre and that was when he was cast a lead role in Simon Gray`s 1995 play `Cell Mates` to which Stephen Fry left three days into

one of the biggest guys in television, Stephen fry is a man to be credited and admired. his versatility has led to his name being one of the biggest in show

business. from acting to play writes mr fry does it all and he does it well. The winner of 8 awards and nominated for 13 others this man is one of the best in

his field leaving his footprints wherever he goes.

& The chronicLes

Words by Roberta Pidgeon

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the West end run as he had stage fright. Although this may have appeared to be a throw back in his theatrical career, it undoubtedly wasn’t as in 2007 Stephen fry wrote a Christmas pantomime in 2007, `Cinderella` which ran at London`s old Vic theatre.

Stephen Fry’s television and film career has been consistent throughout his life and in 2003 Fry made his directorial debut with `Bright young things` which was adapted by himself from evelyn Waugh`s `Vile Bodies`. By this point it was more than evident that Fry had made a big impact in the television and film industries and in 2001 he began hosting the BAFTA Film awards which he did for 5 years before stepping down in 2006.

Fry continues to make regular film appearances. In the 2005 film version of `The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy` he played the narrator. In 2006, he played the role of a gadget-master in `Stormbreaker`, and in 2007 he appeared as himself hosting a quiz in St Trinian’s. Fry also starred in the Tim Burton version of Alice in Wonderland, as the voice of the Cheshire Cat. He played Mycroft Holmes in the sequel to Sherlock

Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie. His acclamation for his earlier work has definitely shown with his number of various works in more recent times.

Fry`s career has been such a success due to him being a very intelligent man and quite a character. Fry came out as gay in 1995. When asked about his reasons for his sexuality, Fry said “I suppose it all began when I came out of the womb. I looked back up at my mother and thought to myself, ‘that’s the last time I’m going up one of those`` Fry was in a 14-year relationship with Daniel Cohen, which ended in 2010. Fry has stated that he is 90% homosexual, but has been attracted to women on occasion. Fry is also an atheist and has also declared himself a humanist; however he has accepted that religion can have positive effects.

Fry has unquestionably been one of the best television and film stars of his time, not to mention his works in theatre or his biographies. He is a credit to the world of the media who should be widely acknowledged for his achievements.

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Back To Schoolscene’s guide To educaTion in KenT

With the beginning of a new term in our midst, now is the perfect time to be thinking about schools for your children. We have selected a few of the best

schools in the Kent area to help the selection process a little easier whilst giving you an insight into the best local schools polices and aims for their students.

Bromley HigH ScHoolSince 1883, under the watchful eye of the largest group of independent schools for girls in the UK, Bromley High has nurtured, challenged and inspired thousands of girls and young women. They are proud to allow every girl to become the woman that she wants to be and show the girls what is possible, without the limits that might be imposed in a co-educational classroom. Their staff know about girls’ education and will find out what makes her tick, what she is good at and what will challenge her to develop her talents, preparing her as an independent and confident young woman to embrace the extraordinary opportunities of our complex world.

telephone - 020 8781 7000address - Bromley High school, Blackbrook lane, Bickley, Bromley, Kent, BR1 2tW

colfe´S ScHoolColfe’s is a co-educational independent day school in the suburbs of South-east London, catering for boys and girls of all ages. Originally established in 1652, Colfe’s was a local authority grammar school until 1977 when it became independent. The grammar school ethos survives in a number of ways, in their commitment to academic success and traditional virtue on the sports field. Smaller class sizes and tutor groups enable them to develop the uniqueness of their pupils, whether they find fulfilment on the sports field, the library, the theatre, or all three.

telephone - 020 8852 2283address- Horn Park lane, london sE12 8aW

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Sackville ScHoolSackville is a large school, but a small community. They are in partnership with their parents to ensure a happy, caring and supportive environment, within which they all work together to achieve the very high standards. Those standards apply to all aspects of school life – academic learning, creativity, sport and respect for one another. That is why they offer all students the chance to learn and grow, the right to be listened to and express themselves. They also provide a clear set of expectations about behaviour, which aims at fairness for all. Students at all levels enjoy taking on responsibilities and working with those in other year groups.

telephone - 01342 410140 address - sackville school, lewes Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3tYEmail - [email protected]

eltHam college Senior ScHooleltham College is a school rich in history, variety, vitality and care; we are proud of our Christian heritage which originated with the provision of education for the sons of missionaries. The college is unique in that its Christian foundation has created a school with strong values. Personal integrity, a sense of respect for self and the needs of others are essential elements of the ethos at eltham.Throughout its history, students from eltham College have been recognized for their scholarship and commitment to serving others; they have gone on to give leadership and service in many areas beyond school life.

telephone – 020 8857 1455 address – Grove Park Road, Mottingham, londonsE9 4QFEmail - [email protected]

tHe Pointer ScHoolPointers has always had a good reputation as a pre-preparatory and preparatory school for boys and girls between the ages of three and eleven. It has firmly established itself as a traditional, yet exciting school where parents from many backgrounds send their children.. Central to their ethos and all their activities is the Christian faith, and all children at Pointers are taught this. They recognise that children should learn about the variety of belief systems that exist in society and therefore all pupils receive some instruction in the other main world religions.

telephone - 020 8293 1331address - the Pointer school, 19 stratheden, Road, Blackheath, london, sE3 7tHEmail - [email protected]

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St DunStan`S ScHoolSt Dunstan’s College combines the successful elements of a traditional education with a forward-thinking approach to educating girls and boys from the ages of 3 to 18. The school community is small enough for everyone to feel included, cared for, encouraged and recognized, whilst being large enough to offer the opportunities and choices to prepare each girl and boy for life in the increasingly global world.

telephone - 020 8516 7200 address - stanstead Road, london, sE64tY Email - [email protected]

BlackHeatH HigH ScHoolBlackheath High School aims to nurture all-round achievement and believe that developing interests such as sport, music, debating, drama and outdoor pursuits is the best way of doing this. They are committed to an all-round, holistic education where extra-curricular activities are valued almost as much as the academic. The outcome leaves the students with the skills, competencies and personal qualities that will help them to make a success of their adult lives.

telephone - 020 8853 2929address - vanbrugh Park, london, sE3 7aGEmail - [email protected]

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grammar ScHoolChislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School aims to educate and prepare for life, able pupils from all backgrounds. This responsibility is carried out within a caring, happy and supportive community. The education that ‘Chis & Sid’ offers develops its pupils intellectually, emotionally and physically. The ingrained idea of excellence in school life allows pupils to reach high academic, sporting, cultural and aesthetic standards. The special quality of learning in the classroom is equally matched by the richness of teaching that pupils experience. telephone - 020 8302 6511address - Hurst Road, sidcup, Kent, da15 9aGEmail – [email protected]

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LARGE ENOUGH TO EXCEL SMALL ENOUGH TO CARELARGE ENOUGH TO EXCEL SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE

At Eltham College, everyone is someone else.The economist is a marathon runner. The firstviolinist helps out at the local care home. The tennis captain designs websites. In a challenging yet caring environment, we nurture each pupil’s skills and talents. All of them.

We develop well-rounded individuals.

Eltham College, Grove Park Road,Mottingham, London, SE9 4QFTelephone 020 8857 1455www.eltham-college.org.uk

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Whole School Open MorningSat 15th Sept10.00am – 12.30pm(Arrive at 9.45am)

Boys 7+, 11+ and 13+ entry

Eltham College is a school rich in history, variety, vitality and care. The aim of the school is to provide a balanced and stimulating education based on Christian principles and practice.

Founded in 1842, originally for the sons of missionaries, it is now an independent day school for 560 boys and 60 Sixth Form girls in the Senior School, plus 210 boys in the Junior School.

The school is set in 60 acres of playing fields and is unique in that it has excellent facilities yet it is small enough to care and every pupil is known and valued as an individual. It is committed to academic achievement of the highest standards, but its yardstick is always the individual’s potential. Students are encouraged to perform at their highest level both academically and in the breadth of school life. In the range of activities here, from sport, through outdoor pursuits, to our justly celebrated music, art and drama, there is scope for everyone to realise that potential.

examination results are of the highest standard at eltham College and it ranks as a top 100 school with on average 80% of pupils going on to Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities. There is a purpose built

sports centre on site housing a 25m swimming pool and indoor cricket centre. The school also has a new library, a dedicated music school and hockey astroturf and, most recently a modern and contemporary art gallery.

To find out more, come and visit one of our Open Mornings or contact the school for more information

www.eltham-college.org.uk

Eltham College

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With autumn just round the corner, why not try a delicious alternative to traditional cake flavours; Annabel’s Chocolate, Orange and Pecan cake is

the perfect treat on an autumnal afternoon!

chocolate, orange and Pecan cake

ingredients

• 175g/6oz butter• 175g/6oz golden caster sugar• 3 large eggs• 175g/6oz Self-raising flour• 1 tsp baking powder• Zest of an orange and juice of half of that orange• 35g chopped pecans• 35g chopped chocolate

For the filling and topping:-

• 85g/3oz butter• 225g icing sugar• 4tsp orange juice (from other half of orange)• grated chocolate and orange zest to decorate

to Make the cake

1. Preheat oven to 180c/350f/gas4.2. Grease and line the base of two 20cm (8in) sponge tins with baking parchment.

3. Beat the butter and caster sugar until light, pale and fluffy (you could do this by hand, but an electric mixer is a lot easier).4. Add the eggs one at a time beating between adding each egg.5. Gently mix in flour and baking powder followed by orange zest, juice, pecans and chocolate.6. Divide the mixture between the two tins, smooth the surface and bake for 20/25 minutes until the cake is springy to the touch.7. Cool on a wire rack. For the filling and topping:- 1. Put the softened butter, sieved icing sugar and orange juice into a bowl and mix until smooth.2. Spread half the icing on one of the cakes and sandwich together and use the other half for the topping.3. Decorate with grated chocolate, orange zest or more pecans!!

Photography by Jack Knott

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Annabel’s will be holding a cupcake icing workshop in the tea room on Sunday 23rd September 2012 to celebrate National Cupcake Week! Tickets are £20 and there are limited places so please book now to

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How long does it take to get Fixed teeth? Dental Implants are a fantastic way to replace missing teeth without compromising healthy teeth on either side of the gap. It can take anything from just an hour to get fixed teeth placed! This can be done all in one visit! At Perfect Smile Spa we only use the best and latest technology to give you an immediate Perfect Smile!On average, studies have shown that once implants are placed they can last twenty years. This depends

Before BeforeAfter After

Before After

on how you look after the implants once they have been fitted. As with natural teeth it is imperative that you see the hygienist at least a minimum of twice a year and be meticulous with homecare, such as flossing and using the interdental brushes as recommended by the hygienist. You must also have regular examinations so that the implants can be monitored.

How do i change My Metal crowns?Old metal crowns can look ugly and if you are laughing in a photograph they can also appear black! Over the years the gums recede and part of the tooth root is uncovered, this can lead to sensitivity and there is also a risk that if not cleaned properly, decay can occur. Now you can change you old metal crowns to porcelain ones. These look just like natural teeth and so no one will be able to tell that you have crowns. Dr Jas has done thousands of beautiful metal free crowns.

can Porcelain veneers damage teeth?Porcelain Veneers, if done properly, will not harm your natural teeth. However, once the teeth have been prepared and the veneers have been fitted, there is no going back. However you will not want to back as from Dr Jas’ experience of placing over 10000 veneers people absolutely love them!! Only a small amount of the natural tooth may be adjusted to make way for the veneers to be fitted. Dr Jas has a special interest in Ultra Thin veneers that are very strong and safe for your teeth.

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Women’s FashionsTand ouT This summer…

Black featherpillbox £80 Biba

John Lewis COLLeCTION Three-Quarter Sleeve Wrap

Dress, £65

Phase eight, Nori Print Top, £39

Linea Weekend 5 - Teal jeans £55, Linea

Weekend

John Lewis, Contrast Trim

Jacket, Black-White, £99

Fever London, Tokyo Japan Top, Black/White, £59.99

Summer is drawing to a close but with a few sunny days still left ahead of us SCene has just what

you need for those last summer’s days before we head into Autumn, with cool navy`s and blues

with a dash of raspberry pink this wardrobe will help you amazing right through to autumn

Hobbs London, Burnt orange Peter Pan

collar dress £179

Mikey, Gold crystal bracelet £39

Olga Berg , Gold glitter clutch £39 Ann Harvey, Oriental Tape Dress £175

warehouse.co.uk, Space dye chiffon back

jumper £42

zip hem trousers £45

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naRs sHEER GloW Foundation

A satin-finish foundation with sheer and buildable coverage with skincare benefits and the NARS Complexion Brightening Formula, skin is hydrated, more luminous, softer and smoother and improves skin brightness, radiance and texture. For normal to dry skin types.£29.50 available from Space NK Loughton

Autumn MakeupwiTh summer coming To an end

This autumn is all about bold shades, glowing complexions and bright eyes and with summer

coming to an end, now is the perfect time to start planning for the autumn months. We have

put together a collection of the best autumn makeup to help you look and feel your best. from

Lancôme to nars the best beauty brands of the season are all here in easy to reach places and

areas such as boots and Space nK.

oMBRE HYPnôsE EYE sHadoW FRoM lancôME

An intense and smoothing eye shadow. This collection of eye shadows contain a range of shades to create different effects. From neutral shades that provide a fresh and luminous finish through to intense shades that are perfect for producing a softer eyeliner effect or creating a smoky eye. £17 available from boots

HiGH BEaM, coMPlExion EnHancER

The satiny pink liquid highlighter accents cheek & brow bones for a radiant glow. Use as a spot highlighter or delicately blend all over your complexion. Looks perfectly radiant on all skin tones.£18.50 available from benefit

oPi nail coRREctoR PEnOPI Nail Corrector Pen is perfect for touching up those mistakes made when painting our nails. With a thin tip Iit ensures you remove the smallest of smudges around your nail, gaining a professional looking manicured hand.£10 available online

MoRoccan oil tREatMEnt FoR all HaiR tYPEs

Moroccanoil Oil Treatment is an ultra-light formula which is absorbed by the hair instantly, resulting in a natural, silky finish and brilliant shine without leaving a residue.£30.45 for 100ml available from Satori

HYPnôsE MascaRa BY lancôME

The new mascara features a clever triangular brush to ensure that every lash is covered, Hypnôse Star has a light texture enriched with mineral pigments and light-reflecting oils, as well as hard carnauba wax to keep your curl in place.£21 available from boots

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Debenahms, Rocha by John

Rocha Trousers £48

Fat Face, Casa Check Shirt £42

Dune - Lavinia - £75

Rotary - Gents Strap Les Originales Chronograph, £299

Bank, Sleeveless freemont hoody £25

Chelsea Cobbler – Chappy, £75

Men’s Fashionsee in auTumn in sTYLe

Shorts and t-shirt season is coming to an end but have no fear we have what you need for going

into Autumn from cool blazers to trendy shoes we have it covered so you can look your best

through from summer to Autumn.

St. George by Duffer, Rugby top £50, shirt £38, tie £6, shorts £35,

FFP shoes £25Suitopia, Santino Cafe au Lait beige linen

men’s made-to-measure suit £294

Ted Baker, Navy wool blazer £299,

Jack & Jones, Navy crew neck jumper £40,

Paul Smith, Premium Blue cotton shirt £95,

Ralph Lauren, Khaki tartan scarf £65

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the current fashion for bathrooms are neutral shades with a natural theme, shades such as oyster and cappuccino look great in any bathroom whilst having a contemporary and

fresh feel. Attention to detail is a must with soap dispensers and towel shades having a large impact on the overall trendiness of a bathroom. We have put together a collection of the best bathroom products of the moment that are sure to make your bathroom look as amazing as it can be.

A bathroom needs to be a place where the body can unwind and relax after a hard day at work or just for general relaxation, therefore bright, outrageous tones are far from ideal. This is why the natural tones and neutral colour schemes work so well. This colour scheme is famously used in spas due to the therapeutic tones relaxing the mind and soul allowing the body to unwind, so why would you not want this in your own bathroom? Besides that this colour scheme will never go out of fashion due to it being the classic and most elegant shade for bathrooms.

Most bathroom products on the high street are of a neutral shade so are easy to find, also meaning they are easy to coordinate with other bathroom accessories. It is essential to have the appropriate accessories for your bathroom, paying special attention to detail. Accessories such as soap dishes, soap dispensers and tooth brush holders look their best when they are coordinated with the same colour scheme. These items placed around the sink add a personal touch to your bathroom while in keeping with the spa like theme. Accessories such as shells and weathered wood compliment neutral tones well and bring nature to your bathroom keeping it fresh and relaxing. This with the use of candles placed on the edge of the bath or again

Soak In Peace

neuTrAL ShAdeS heLp you

reLAX in your bAThroom

They say the bedroom is the heart of the home,

however nowadays most bedrooms have an en-suit

bathroom attached making them now more than ever

a very important feature of any household.

decorative shell soap dishThis beautiful abalone sea shell from Hydrea London can be used as a soap dish or simply to decorate the bathroom, with a curved design and a polished finish.£12.00 available from Debenhams

crackle glass soap dispenserThis stylish glass soap dispenser with a crackle effect, creates a modern antique look for the bathroom. £14.00 available from House of Fraser

Montpellier Bathroom tall BoyA tall boy is a timeless design classic that has lost none of its elegance, and this piece marries vintage styling with a fresh, continental feel. With a drawer for the fiddly accessories that every bathroom accumulates and a cupboard for cleaning products, toilet rolls or bath linen, the 2 shelves above provide space for toiletries or a beautiful display of candles.£350 available from John Lewis

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by the sink is also appropriate to the natural theme.

Towels are very underrated when it comes to decorating and furnishing your bathroom. It is important to have soft towels and of course plenty of spares for when you have guests staying. The colour of your towels should up keep the neutral theme but are allowed to be the darkest item in the room to have a range of shades as opposed to a completely oyster coloured bathroom. Towels are an item which can determine the overall image of the bathroom. For example the nature themed bathroom could not possibly word with bright pink towels but would also look too pasty with crème towels therefore opting for a cappuccino coloured towel are best to accessorise your bathroom. The furnishings of the bathroom are also very important as they complement or are complimented by the accessories. Items such as cabinets and shelves must be spacious enough to have plenty of room for your bathroom accessories and toiletries but not too big that they end up dominating the bathroom.

The bath should be the focal point of your bathroom. Round bath tubs are very fashionable in the bathroom world and are incredibly chic while also being incredibly relaxing due to the shape being able to give to maximum bathing area, they are a must have for any modern bathroom. The sink of course should complement the bath tub, looking best when they are of a similar shape. An oval shaped bath and sink suit

a neutral coloured, natural themed bathroom perfectly as the oval shape resembles beech pebbles which entwines perfectly with shells and weathered wood which together work perfectly with the theme of nature and a neutral colour scheme.

There are so many simple ways to make your bathroom look the best it can be so there is no excuse for a basic and boring bathroom. Accessories are a must as without them your bathroom looks empty and unlived in. Towels finish the décor of the room, remembering that the towels should be a few shades darker than the rest of the bathroom to avoid too many fair colours. It is your bathroom in your house so should have just as much time put in to the decorating of it as any other room and should not be forgotten.

cappuccino Egyptian towelsegyptian cotton is renowned around the world for its softness, strength and absorbency. Pleasantly weighty and naturally plush, these are our most popular towels, and you can really feel their quality.£62.00 for full set available from John Lewis

Montpellier double Mirrored Bathroom cabinetWith its beautifully scalloped frame and vintage-inspired finish, this mirrored cabinet brings continental chic to your bathroom.£190 available from John Lewis

abode Passion 2 Piece Wall Mounted Basin FillerA tapered base plinth and solid cylindrical body create a clean and elegant low pressure tap suited to a variety of bathroom settings. This stylish mixer boasts metal construction and is custom designed for lower range pressures.£205 available from John Lewis

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Visit us at www.rbinteriors.co.ukR.B.INTERIO

RS Thinking of a NEW kitchen, bedroom or Bathroom?

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01689 8624173 Church Road, Farnborough, Kent, BR6 7DB

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You can choose from a contemporary or traditional designs in awide range of colours and styles, at realistic prices

Rixson & GreenShortlands Ltd

bathrooms and wet rooms sales, design and installation

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110 - 112 Beckenham Lane, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0DW020 8290 1777 • [email protected] • www.rixson-green

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If so, go and see the experts at Beautiful Bathrooms in Upper Wickham Lane Welling.

The showrooms are a delight with a wide variety of suites to suit all tastes and if you want to do your own installation, The Plumbing Shop right next door can supply all the necessary pipe and fittings to transform, probably the most visited room in your home, to a welcoming refuge from the crazy world outside.

They also offer if required a fully bespoke installation service on which they give a full 5 year guarantee.

Not ready to do a full bathroom refit? A new set of accessories and a new toilet seat can make an amazing difference and there is a wide range on display with other products shown in the many available brochures.

Here you will find people who know the business inside out. It doesn’t matter whether you wish to purchase a fully installed, top of the range bathroom or merely a washer for a tap, you will be given all the assistance you need.

It is a real family business and has been trading in the area for over 44 years and over 30 years in the showrooms in Upper Wickham Lane, Welling. The showrooms have recently had a major update and there are lots of brand new designs

on display, many in realistic settings, from well-known manufacturers including Aqualisa, Ideal Standard, No Code, Kaldewei, Bette, Simpsons, Crosswater, Bauhaus, Roman, Sottini, Utopia and Vitra, to name but a few. also shown are products from less well known manufacturers but all are high quality products at competitive prices.

Help is readily available along with all the production information you would want, but, equally you would feel comfortable if you just want to browse.

Their Summer sale is well under way, with lots of great bargains on offer, including 55% off the ever popular ‘P’ shape shower bath.

76-78 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, Kent, DA16 3HQ020 8855 4747

Beautiful Bathroomsdoes your bathroom look a bit sad and in need of a “new look”?

Freelands Tiles124 - 126 London Road, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, Tn13 2UT

Tel: 01732 459 765 Open 7 days a week

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JUST INTERIORS PETTS WOODMonday to Saturday 10am – 5pm 172 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood

Kent, BR5 1LG

www.justinteriorspettswood.co.uk Tel. 01689 870970 [email protected]

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Since starting business in 1983, Tilemates have built up a reputation of supplying quality materials at competitive prices. The branch in Queensway, Petts Wood has recently been completely refurbished and has a modern, fresh look about it which makes the experience of searching for tiles much more pleasurable.

They have various different materials on display including; Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass and Natural Stone, all on brand new innovative display panels, to help you visualise how the tiles would look in your home.

New exciting ranges include zebra and leopard print tiles, authentic looking stone and wood effect porcelain and a variety of natural stone. You can even get a photograph printed on to a tile from your digital camera!!

16 Chatsworth Parade, Queensway. Petts Wood, Kent, BR5 1DF01689 878 [email protected]

Tilemates (Petts Wood Ltd)makes the experience of searching for tiles pleasurable.

8/9 Tubs Hill Parade, London Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1DH

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01732 464450Tilemates, 16 Chatsworth Parade, Queensway, Petts Wood,

Kent, BR5 [email protected] 01689 878 667

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass, Mosaics & Natural Stone • Complete Wet Room Systems • Under Tile Heating • Adhesives, Grouts, Trims & Tools

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Summer is upon us although you would never know if you have tried to light the BBQ or take the kids to the park! For Agents and Sellers

this time of the year can see a slowdown in the property market as buyers minds turn to thoughts of holidays and keeping the children amused for six weeks or so. Yet at Langford Russell we have seen increasing activity in many market sectors, in particular a resurgence of first time buyers into the market place. Attractive mortgage rates and the availability of higher loan-to-value products together with a perceived dip in property values have given new buyers the incentive to buy their first home and we have many suitable properties throughout our network of offices across South East London and the Bromley Borough.

In addition, we have also noticed a 27% increase in investors actively seeking to buy compared to the same period in 2011. Mainly single or limited unit investors are attracted by the relatively accessible buy to let mortgage products and continued buoyant rental demand. What this means to us is a perpetual demand for properties between £150,000 and £300,000.

The school holidays and the excitement of the Olympics may have meant a slight reduction in the number of buyers looking in the upper price brackets, but the demand for high quality family homes still far outstrips the supply. We are anticipating a very busy autumn given that some buyers and sellers may have been “on hold” and would suggest that sellers use the summer to prepare their home for marketing and to make sure it is going to be looking its best.

Arrange to do those decorating jobs you have been putting off and de-clutter. There is nothing a buyer

likes more than a clean, tidy and freshly decorated house. If you have a well kept garden, then no doubt it will turn as the autumn begins, so do a bit of pruning and trimming now so that it is neat and tidy for viewers.

It is also important that when you decide to sell your home, you have a strategy in mind. Don’t leave things to chance or luck. My five top tips are 1) Choose a proactive agent. 2) Prepare the property

for marketing. 3) Get the asking price right. 4) Get the asking price right. 5) Get the asking price right. Ok those last three are the same but they are vital in today’s market where buyers are often well informed and perceptive to market conditions. There is nothing wrong with an asking price that allows flexibility but if you are persuaded by an agent to pitch high, make sure they can support their advice with sound comparables as you won’t want to put off viewers and be forced to reduce the price significantly four weeks later. Conversely, a guide price that is slightly lower than you expect to achieve can work well with some properties. Invite viewers to an open day and watch the offers in excess of the guide come in.

If you decide to rent your home, the rental market remains strong with particular demand for two bedroom apartments and four bedroom houses. Good, reliable tenants are discerning but happy to pay a full market value for a property that is well presented, clean and tidy so the same rules apply.

Langford Russell, as part of the Acorn Group can offer our clients nearly 30 years experience in managing their property needs throughout the Bromley Borough and South East London. As market leaders, we are constantly finding ways to provide our clients with a service that is second to none. We have recently opened a new branch in Locksbottom and have moved to more prominent and larger premises in Chislehurst High Street.

So whether you want to buy, sell, rent or let. Langford Russell would be delighted to assist.

For further information call 020 8295 4900or visit the website www.langfordrussell.co.uk

Langford RussellproperTy inSider

Andrew roberts at Langford russell shares an insight on increased activity in the

buy-to-let and first-time buyers markets.

Andrew Roberts

100’s of properties available online at www.langfordrussell.co.uk

We ValueYour Home

Beckenham BR3 £1,300,000 F/HBeautiful period cottage comprising reception room, kitchen, utility area, dining room, family bathroom, two double bedrooms both boasting en-suites and two further double bedrooms, one of which is currently being used as a study. This property also benefits from a separate one bedroom annex. Internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that this property has to offer.Beckenham 020 8663 4433

Chislehurst BR7 £1,195,000 F/H Attractive detached house offering some 3,100 sq ft of living accommodation. Beautifully appointed and featuring four reception rooms, stylish kitchen/breakfast room, utility, cloakroom, three en-suite bedrooms, two further double bedrooms and family bathroom. The property is set behind gates and further boasts double garage and secluded gardens. Chislehurst 020 8295 4900

Bromley BR2 £635,000 F/HOutstanding family home extensively refurbished and extended by the current owners. This beautifully maintained home boasts a welcoming bright and spacious entrance hall, study, large 21ft lounge, dining area, open plan modern fitted kitchen, five bedrooms, two with en-suite shower rooms and well maintained rear garden with swimming pool, decked patio area and pond.Bromley 020 8315 5544

Orpington BR6 £1,749,995 F/H Imposing mock Tudor detached residence comprising reception room, games room, dining area, modern fitted kitchen with adjoining breakfast room, utility room, six well proportioned bedrooms and four bathrooms leading from a galleried landing. The property further boasts garden, patio, off street parking, detached triple garage and all weather tennis courts.Locksbottom 01689 882 988

1. If you are a member of TPO for Residential Sales

Display this logo in your window and use it on your stationery

and publicity material.

The following are guidance documents supplied by the OFT

on the correct usage of TPO/OFT joint logo, which can be

accessed from our website at www.tpos.co.uk

Licence Guidance

This document provides guidance on the conditions under

which the logo can be used. The logo can only be used in

accordance with the terms of a copyright licence issued by

the OFT. Please refer to the licence for the full terms and

conditions on the use of the logo.

Licence Toolkit

This toolkit shows how you can use the Approved code logo

on your stationery, business cards, adverts, etc.

Licence design

These guidelines give guidance on how to place the OFT

Approved code logo in relation to the code sponsor’s logo.

2. If you are a member of TPO for Lettings and Property Management

Display this logo in your window and use it on your stationery and

publicity material.

The Code of Practice for Lettings became effective from

June 2006. This Code does not have OFT approval, therefore,

you must not display TPO/OFT joint logo on any stationery

regarding lettings.

tpo branding

Guidance on Logo Usage

To prevent any confusion regarding our logos both for the estate agent and the public, please follow the guidelines

below on the correct usage. Where possible The Property Ombudsman (TPO) logo should be reproduced in the

colours shown, the colour specifications are given below. Where it is not possible to reproduce the logos in these

colours, you may reproduce them in monochrome or black and white.

Please note that the OFT approval only applies to our Code for Residential Sales and cannot be used with any other

logo, and that their guidelines on the correct usage of the joint logo must be followed.

If you have registered with TPO under the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (CEARA), and are not a

full TPO member, you are not entitled to use the TPO logo or the TPO/OFT joint logo. Please see the section below

regarding CEARA registered agents.

Incorporating PLEASE CALL YOUR NEAREST OFFICE FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION VALUATION

BECKENHAM - 020 8663 4433 BROMLEY - 020 8315 5544

CHISLEHURST - 020 8295 4900 LOCKSBOTTOM - 01689 882988

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100’s of properties available online at www.langfordrussell.co.uk

We ValueYour Home

Beckenham BR3 £1,300,000 F/HBeautiful period cottage comprising reception room, kitchen, utility area, dining room, family bathroom, two double bedrooms both boasting en-suites and two further double bedrooms, one of which is currently being used as a study. This property also benefits from a separate one bedroom annex. Internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that this property has to offer.Beckenham 020 8663 4433

Chislehurst BR7 £1,195,000 F/H Attractive detached house offering some 3,100 sq ft of living accommodation. Beautifully appointed and featuring four reception rooms, stylish kitchen/breakfast room, utility, cloakroom, three en-suite bedrooms, two further double bedrooms and family bathroom. The property is set behind gates and further boasts double garage and secluded gardens. Chislehurst 020 8295 4900

Bromley BR2 £635,000 F/HOutstanding family home extensively refurbished and extended by the current owners. This beautifully maintained home boasts a welcoming bright and spacious entrance hall, study, large 21ft lounge, dining area, open plan modern fitted kitchen, five bedrooms, two with en-suite shower rooms and well maintained rear garden with swimming pool, decked patio area and pond.Bromley 020 8315 5544

Orpington BR6 £1,749,995 F/H Imposing mock Tudor detached residence comprising reception room, games room, dining area, modern fitted kitchen with adjoining breakfast room, utility room, six well proportioned bedrooms and four bathrooms leading from a galleried landing. The property further boasts garden, patio, off street parking, detached triple garage and all weather tennis courts.Locksbottom 01689 882 988

1. If you are a member of TPO for Residential Sales

Display this logo in your window and use it on your stationery

and publicity material.

The following are guidance documents supplied by the OFT

on the correct usage of TPO/OFT joint logo, which can be

accessed from our website at www.tpos.co.uk

Licence Guidance

This document provides guidance on the conditions under

which the logo can be used. The logo can only be used in

accordance with the terms of a copyright licence issued by

the OFT. Please refer to the licence for the full terms and

conditions on the use of the logo.

Licence Toolkit

This toolkit shows how you can use the Approved code logo

on your stationery, business cards, adverts, etc.

Licence design

These guidelines give guidance on how to place the OFT

Approved code logo in relation to the code sponsor’s logo.

2. If you are a member of TPO for Lettings and Property Management

Display this logo in your window and use it on your stationery and

publicity material.

The Code of Practice for Lettings became effective from

June 2006. This Code does not have OFT approval, therefore,

you must not display TPO/OFT joint logo on any stationery

regarding lettings.

tpo branding

Guidance on Logo Usage

To prevent any confusion regarding our logos both for the estate agent and the public, please follow the guidelines

below on the correct usage. Where possible The Property Ombudsman (TPO) logo should be reproduced in the

colours shown, the colour specifications are given below. Where it is not possible to reproduce the logos in these

colours, you may reproduce them in monochrome or black and white.

Please note that the OFT approval only applies to our Code for Residential Sales and cannot be used with any other

logo, and that their guidelines on the correct usage of the joint logo must be followed.

If you have registered with TPO under the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (CEARA), and are not a

full TPO member, you are not entitled to use the TPO logo or the TPO/OFT joint logo. Please see the section below

regarding CEARA registered agents.

Incorporating PLEASE CALL YOUR NEAREST OFFICE FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION VALUATION

BECKENHAM - 020 8663 4433 BROMLEY - 020 8315 5544

CHISLEHURST - 020 8295 4900 LOCKSBOTTOM - 01689 882988

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Opening hours: Mon & Tues 08.30 - 18.00, Wed to Sat: 08.30 - 23.00, Sun: 10:00 - 20:00 254 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0LZ Tel: 01689 [email protected]

A new experience in Authentic Italian Dining & Shopping

A cASuAl relAxeD DIner “uno non puo pensare bene, amare bene, dormire bene, se non ha mangiato bene”(One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one hasn’t eaten well)

Da FabrizioOsteria

“Osteria Da Fabrizio is a combined food hall and diner, specialising in rotisserie and cured meats, with a friendly, warm and relaxed atmosphere.”(Osteria) in Italy was originally a place for serving simple food and wine.

Selected quality wineS, coffee & appetiSerSMeet up with friends for a glass of fine wine whilst enjoying a selection of Stuzzichini, Italian canapes and appetizers.

Shopping:• Gourmet oils • Cured meats • Marinated olives• Continental cheeses • Pattiserie • Authentic pasta sauces

enjoy classic artisan food to eat in or take out:• Homemade spit roast porchetta• Marinated spit roast chicken• Pastas and risottos• Sharing platters

63 High Street, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1AW0208 650 2291

www.larascasse.com

Perfect al fresco dining in the heart of Beckenham

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See our reviews and book a tableat toptable.co.uk

“It is one of the best restaurants in the area and far better than most of the more

expensive places in the village itself. If you want content over style, this is the place to

go!” - Top Table

“Excellent food, friendly, attentive staff. A delightful experience.” - Top Table

121 Lee Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 9DS020 8318 2116

[email protected] www.villamoura.com

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.

The restaurant Buddha Belly, taking its inspiration from the regal foods of Asia and beyond, unites the rich cultures of Asia and Europe to bring the diner a unique concept. We produce all of our dishes in the house using the finest ingredients available and freshly cooked before your very eyes which is pretty unique for a buffet. Buddha Belly provides its homemade food like salads,

starters, main course dishes, desserts, and customised dishes by Chinese, Mexican and Italian live stations; where you choose your ingredients and our chefs cook your dish. In total there are more than 100 varieties of dishes. The bar also provides a range of drinks inspired by Buddha Belly - travels around the world. Spirits, Cocktails, Mock tails, Beers, Finest Wines, Soft drinks etc.

times and prices

Lunch Buffet (Mon-Fri)12.00pm-3.30pm

Adults: £7.95 Children under 10: £4.95Lunch Buffet (Saturday)

12.00pm-3.30pmAdults: £9.95 Children under 10: £5.95

Dinner Buffet (Mon-Thurs)5.00pm-10.30pm

Adults: £13.95 Children under 10: £6.95Dinner Buffet (Fri-Sat)

5.00pm-11.00pmAdults: £14.95 Children under 10: £7.95

Sunday Buffet 12.00pm-9.30pmAdults: £11.95

Children under 10: £6.95

Children under 5 eat freePlease note the following time slots apply for

Friday and Saturday night5.00pm-7.00pm; 7.00pm-9.00pm

9.00pm-11.00pm

INDIAN • CHINESE • THAI • MEXICAN • ITALIAN

restaurant

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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

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Saturday and bank holiday. Please bring this voucher along with you.

15%discount on food

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birthday bonanza (free meal, drink and

homemade cake) minimum of 6 paying guests

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Set in a former bakery • 70 Seater bar & reStaurant

modern britiSh & european menuS beSt freSh local produce

It’s a question of taste!01959 577605 • www.thebakeryrestaurant.com

WeStmore Green, tatSfield nr. WeSterham, kent, tn16 2aG

Stunning en-suite accommodation now available please call for details!

Sea SaltSea Food Restaurant & Brassiere

Opening HoursLunchtimes: Wed-Sat:

12.00-14.30Evenings: Mon-Sat:

17.30-23:00Sunday: 12.00-22.00

Contact Us Tel: 020 8663 [email protected] Southend Road, Beckenham,Kent, BR3 1SD

Meat and Vegetarian dishes as well as seafood

Private

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free of c

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2 and 3 course Set

Lunch Menu (Weds – Sat)

Traditional Sunday Roast

Christmas Bookings now being taken

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Oven Roast Cornish Plaice with a lemon, butter, chives & caper sauce. Served with New Potatoes and Green Beans.By Nick Constantine - Plaza Mediterranean Bar And Grill, Locksbottom

•Trimthefishandcutoffhead, wash well.

•Preheatovento240°C/475°F

•Placefishonabakingtray and drizzle a little olive oil and place it in the preheated oven for 10mins. (The fish is ready when it starts to get a golden colour). •Whilethefishiscooking,boil the potatoes and

green beans.Butter sauce:Melt the butter in a frying pan, squeeze half a lemon, add a pinch of salt, capers and at the last minute the chopped chives.

to serve:Place new potatoes, green beans on the plate and then with a spatula put the fish on top and then pour the lemon, butter, chives and caper sauce over.

Wine & Dine SCENE Style

Wines of the monthby Champion Wines

The sun is shining at long last and the summer is finally here at Champion Wines. We have chosen wines that will go lovely with the Cornish Plaice recipe, and one of the wines coming from a local producer at Biddenden Vineyards down in Kent.

VINA CERRADA – VIURA 2011 - £8.99A white Rioja is always good to have in the fridge in the summer as it goes with so many different types of food. The Vina Cerrada is made from 100% Viura grape variety. It is pale yellow in colour with an intense, floral clean aroma of tropical fruit notes of pineapple, coconut and grapefruit that is fresh and fruity on the palate. A very easy wine to sip in the summer!!

ingredients:400-500 gms of plaice (with the dark skin off).Olive oilChopped chives12 capers50 gms of unsalted butter6 new potatoes, peeled or (chateau)

Method:Prepare your fish as follows:-

BIDDENDEN VINEYARDS – ORTEGA 2011 - £9.99We thought at Champion Wines it would be a nice idea to have an english wine close to home in Kent to go with the Cornish Plaice. The wine is from Biddenden Vineyards coming from the grape variety Ortega. This wine is more medium dry, fruity white wine rounded on the palate with a distinctive fragrance that would fit well with the fish recipe.

DOMAINE DES CORBILLIERES – TOURAINE SAUVIGNON 2011 - £10.99A Touraine de Sauvignon Blanc is a nice alternative to Sancerre. The nose has a dense aromatic aroma with citrus and lime. On the palate, vibrant and bright grapefruit and citrus notes — and a touch of grass with good acidity and a touch of minerality. Very crisp with a prolonged finish that goes wonderful with any fish dish!!

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• Fully licensed & Air conditioned • Take away service available• 10% discount on Collection • Parties catered for

indian cuisine

Shimla Pink welcomes you to experience the finest cuisine of India. Like the country it is fascinating & varied, combining the best quality food & unrivalled service. The decor

is modern and spacious, which reflects the contemporary and up-market feel of the restaurant. Shimla Pink has an outstanding range of dishes to suit all tastes

Shimla Pink

Free Home Delivery

EverydayWithin 3 mile radius

With all orders of £15.00or more

Try our special Sunday buffet

from 12pm until 5:30pmAdults £8.95

Children £5.95

326 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0NGReservations 01689 828 800

Open for lunch & dinner 7 days a week including Bank HolidaysMonday - Saturday 12:00pm - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 11:30pm Sunday 12:00pm - 11:30pm

Try our special 4 course lunch

from 12pm until 2:30pm (Including main dish, side dish, rice and nan) all for

£7.95

Banqueting NightMonday - Thursday 5 course

meal (including papadom starter, main course, side

dish, rice or nan) all for£12.50

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and innovative water features complementing the indoor pool. There is also an outdoor pool ideal for soaking up the Spanish rays. For when the adults are being pampered or on the courses, there are children’s activities available.

With impeccable service and beautiful food, the hotel attracts guests who are looking for luxury, and an england footballer was seen dining at one of the hotels two world class restaurants with his family during our visit.Alongside the hotel are ‘La Cimas’ properties, which aptly translates to ‘those at the top’. These villas have full access to all the hotel’s facilities, including the laundry, concierge and state of the art fitness centre. With white, modern architecture, the villas come complete with pretty courtyards and large windows inviting in the natural light.

Well-structured roads edged with vibrant flowers seamlessly guide you around the huge resort where properties of many shapes and sizes cater for all tastes and purses. Ultimate privacy and serenity is the selling point for the properties, and the immaculate lawns, flanking palm trees and stunning mountain outlooks are more than slightly reminiscent of LA’s Beverly Hill’s. Also available are different sized plots of land on which you can build your home, garden and pool to your own penchant, which will appeal to those with particular tastes!

What stands out about the resort is how it manages to be subtly self-contained without being claustrophobic,

today’s technology makes it easier than ever to work in London and live abroad, and Sotogrande, the largest resort in Andalusia offers just this; a sunny family home abroad in a

fantastic location.

Great value flights from Malaga to London from Monarch airline means people are now commuting across europe in the same time it takes to journey across the country.

Being an hour away from the airport and a mere fifteen minute drive to the commuter city of Gibraltar makes Sotogrande the ultimate retreat for those with a hectic work life.

Sotogrande’s 5* NH Almenara hotel provides a perfect insight to the lifestyle on offer here. Perched at the top of the hills rolling down to the Mediterranean Sea, it is surrounded by oak trees and tranquil lakes, producing incredible views. This natural beauty has been continued inside the hotel, with pine furniture and marble bathrooms furnishing the 148 rooms.

The hotel and resort is famous for being a golfer’s haven, with some of the top courses in europe. Three 9 hole courses of different difficulties are placed in the heart of a lush greenery and were designed by a Ryder Cup champion. A top golf academy in the resort also makes it ideal for beginners.

The hotel’s ‘elysium’ spa adds to the peaceful atmosphere, with candles lighting the treatment rooms

Bienvenido a España!envisage your daily commute into the city. The late trains, rush hour squash and dreary english

weather. now swap that with stress free flights to and from a luxurious resort nestled in the mountains

of southern Spain, where the sun shines all year round.

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large without losing a sense of community. Sotogrande’s international school caters for around 800 children from over 30 nationalities and pupils have continued on to top universities in America, Madrid and the UK, including Oxbridge.

Sotogrande has the best of both worlds, being a quiet resort but having the amenities for many social occasions, especially for sport lovers. As well as the golf, polo is a huge attraction and the annual tournaments are at the heart of the resorts social schedule. The like of Fergie and other royalty are frequently in attendance at the international standard fields, where the Spanish National Polo Team is based. Tennis, walking, cycling and climbing also make the lifestyle here ideal for the active.

Whilst you may be hesitant to buy property in Spain due to the economic crisis, now is in fact the best time to buy, thanks to the appreciation of the pound against the euro. This means that prices are up to 50% cheaper than a few years ago, and the market is only moving upwards.

The prices for the ‘Las Cimas’ villas start at around £533,000, a huge bargain from the original price of £1,933,938. Similarly, the prices of apartments in ‘Ribera del Marlin’ at the heart of the marina have also dropped by around 30%, now starting from £306,500. An added bonus is a half price berth with each marina apartment bought.

Sat right on the water’s edge, these marina flats offer

panoramic views overlooking the harbour. There is a mixture of charmingly quaint buildings in Mediterranean shades of terracotta and blue and some more modern complexes. The two, three or four beds are spacious and filled with all the mod-cons. Large terraces are perfect for dining alfresco and the complexes also include indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna and gymnasium.

Being so close to the water you can practically park your boat outside your flat makes this the perfect holiday home spot. A glorious sandy beach right on the doorstep and the sea breeze makes sailing, water sports and fishing immensely popular.

On the other side of the resort is another beach, where the Cucurucho Beach Club is an ideal place to socialize and soak up the sun. Overlooking the clear blue sea, with four swimming pools, a bar and restaurant, it supplies exquisite examples of Spanish food, with delicious tapas style dishes, sumptuous prawns, seafood and delicate fish amongst many others.

With plans for more exclusive shops, top restaurants and boutiques in the pipeline, Sotogrande is set to be the resort that has it all, already having the weather, views, food, location and lifestyle.

What essentially stands out about Sotogrande is that whilst it can be described as nothing less than luxurious, it is neither flashy nor pretentious, which sets it miles apart from similar resorts in europe and makes it the ideal place to make your home.

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5 Mill Row (Under Railway Arch) Bexley High Street, Bexley,Kent, DA5 1LA www.baltizer.co.uk

Weds Night Special - £10.95(Includes a starter, main course, side dish, rice or naan)

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Fully Licensed& Air Conditioned

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Open Daily12pm to 2pm and 6pm to 11pm including Sundays & Bank Holidays

Every Thursday - Ladies nightFree bottle of house wine for groups of 4 or more

84 High Street,Bexley village, Kent

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The Maharajah was established in 1971 and has consistantly delivered and maintained the highest standard to this day, we have new dishes

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Sagittarius

22 Nov-21 Dec

Time to get serious with your personal life and allow

your emotions to get the better of you, as it is safe

to do so, you need to think fully on romance and

companionship, which will lift you from a position

of doom to a position of strength. You have an

understanding of what it is you want and where you

want to go with it.

Capricorn

22 Dec-19 Jan

To think big is now necessary, as it catapults you forwards

to pastures new. A life changing event has all the right

credentials to make life feel better in many ways. Like

a tidal wave, it rids all things that are not relevant and

gives all that is good and clean. Your life’s role is exciting

and you will come to understand the message in the bottle.

Taurus

20 Apr-20 May

A lift in the air will spark off a sense of freedom and

wellbeing. Feel the impetus around you to get up and

going. There is a deadline for matters to be sorted out,

so you have no time to dither. For changes to occur,

one has to meet them half way and expect the best. Go

forwards with renewed confidence. It is all meant.

Scorpio

23 Oct-21 Nov

Allow yourself special dispensation to do exactly

what you fancy can be achieved, provided you don’t

hurt anybody. There is a light-hearted planetary

aspect, which allows people to be frivolous for

a few days with no adverse side-effects. It is a fun

time to be had, so you can splash out on a new outfit

or something special and it won’t hurt the bank balance.

Gemini 21 May-20 Jun

However bad you may feel about matters, the worst is

now over. There will be a new happiness coming of

which you were not able to see before. This will take

you out of the drudge of life into the new industry you

have been hoping for. See many expansions of your

work now coming into full fruition and the new policies

can now be adopted.

Cancer 21 Jun-22 Jul

Be very pleased with yourself that you finally made

that move. It has been a long time in coming and

is well deserved. You will be able to expand with

your talents and become more confident as a result

of it. Never doubt your abilities to go far. This new path i s

straight and true. You will wonder why it took you so long to go.

Virgo

23 Aug-22 Sep

The breakthrough of new beginnings to take you by storm, do

not trust to luck to get you through all as luck is not

appropriate. It is your good management in all this,

which will bring in the dividends you so richly deserve.

A new policy, which you have already been instrumental

in dealing with, will yield high rewards so keep up the

good work.

Aries

21 Mar-19 Apr

Life changing events to enhance your wellbeing and

bring you a new start in life, what you have been

doing is no longer relevant and you will need to let go

for the new life to come forwards. It will be a wrench,

as you are not able to give up easily. The new opening is

there for life and you will feel great once it takes hold.

Libra

23 Sep-22 Oct

A wonderful little opportunity for personal advancement

is well on the way. You do not have to look at is with

suspicion, as it is all above board and well justified at

this time of your life. Take it with the good measure. It

is given and see a blossoming friendship arise out

of it. Love really is in the air.

Aquarius

20 Jan-18 Feb

To be open and frank with people around you is very

important at this time. There has been a rift within the

structure of your life and it is time now that it was mended.

That heavy heart cannot go on for much longer, so see

the opening arise whereby you can start to make that

impact which at last can heal that rift.

Leo 23 Jul-22 Aug

The real test of endurance comes to you now. See that new

opening, which you had thought would never materialise,

come your way out of the blue. The new start you

are destined to achieve has always been there for

you, even though it has taken longer than normal to

come in. It embraces all your talents and more and its

expectations of you are high.

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Pisces

19 Feb-20 Mar

To see yourself as others do is not always easy for you. As you become

more well-known, so you will see that people do mean what

they say about you. You have come to trust your

instincts in the past, but nothing has prepared you for

what is coming. Notoriety is being fostered on you, so

allow yourself this special time. It’s there for you to enjoy.

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This month, SCene catches up with penny perry, owner of

Chislehurst’s Champion Wines.

Please tell me a little bit about you and your background.I grew up in Australia in the wine region of McClaren Vale surrounded by vineyards. As a kid growing up in the region wine was always part of our family life. I moved to Perth, West Australia where I started working for a wine producer called Leeuwin estate in the early 80’s. I then met my english husband who brought me to London in 1990, where I continued in the wine trade working for various UK wine producers with in a sales and marketing role. The latter years of my career in the wine trade was spent distributing wines into all the major supermarkets, and high street chain stores through out the UK.

How did ‘champion Wines’ come about?The Champion family has always had a background with retail shops, albeit not in wine, and it’s always been a dream of mine to have my own wine shop where I can pick and choose the producers I work with and the wines we bring into the business. I was also a little disillusioned by the supermarkets and high street chains when it came to their wine ranges. Wine had become much more of a commodity and was all about building big brands. I missed not working with smaller wine producers where there is a real sense of belief and pride in their wine-making practices.

so what’s the business like today?We are just over a year old and doing well considering we opened up in the middle of a recession. As long as we keep our range dynamic, diverse and not copy what is in the High Street we’ll continue to grow our business.

tell us about your team:The team is small with myself working most days of the week, along with my husband here to give a helping hand. He is a keen wine enthusiast with a great palate so he helps me taste wines for the range, and we have Joanna who looks after things whilst I’m away on business or on a much needed break.

Who are your clients?We have a great loyal following of customers ranging from wine novices to your wine connoisseurs, who really get what we are about at Champion Wines that live in the Chislehurst, and surrounding areas.

Where do your ideas and inspiration come from?My ideas are mainly from over 25 years of

working in the wine trade within the retail sector. The wine producers I work with and their passion for wine always continue to inspire me.

With such a busy and successful business, what do you do to relax?Running a business with a young family doesn’t allow for much time to relax but when I do, sitting in my garden on the sun lounger sipping a nice cold glass of wine is certainly my time to take it easy.

so what’s in store for ‘champion Wines’ in the next 12 months?We are about to open the shop as a “Wine by the Glass” where people can come in sit down have a glass of wine and a cheese platter. I’m a big cheese lover and have found some really great cheese suppliers that we use for our wine tastings, so I thought it would be a good way to break down the barrier for people who find wine shops quite stuffy, to come in have a nice glass

of wine and introduce them to Champion Wines.

What’s the secret to your success?I think it’s important to go with your dreams; ambition and most of all passion in what you believe that will give you success.

and last of all, “Have you enjoyed the olympics?” My husband can tell you I’m not a big sports person but I have to say the two weeks the Olympics were on were brilliant and also good fun in the house when it came to the Aussie’s vs GB!!

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Champion Wines, 17 High Street, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5AB020 3581 9935 www.championwines.co.uk

penny perry

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0208 650 [email protected] High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1EN

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105 Queensway, Petts Wood, BR5 1DG

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