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Kent’sLuxuryLifestyleBible

Don’t Move -

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10StepSto a new you in 2013

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WelcomeHappy New year

Welcome to the January 2013 issue of SCENE Magazine, Kent’s Luxury Lifestyle Bible! Check out what’s in this issue below...

25. new Years FashionStay ahead of the game and start off your New Year with a new wardrobe.

10. scene in KentIt’s a New Year and with it comes new things to see and do in Kent.

26. new Year new YouTen easy to follow steps to stay healthy throughout 2013.

16. sir richard BransonHe’s the man behind Virgin, one of the largest lifestyle brands in the world.

20. london’s BloomingAs we enter 2013 The Bloomsbury Ballroom is sure to be London’s hottest venue.

13. indian EssencePhoto coverage of the launch night of Indian Essence Restaurant in Petts Wood.

14. 007 casino nightBang & Olufsen played host to their annual casino night in December.

34. Don’t Move - improveGetting itchy feet but can’t quite bring yourself to move home?

38. Thomas DuntonAre you thinking of helping your children to buy their first home?

47. recipe Of The MonthSCENE’s winter warming recipes for January.

48 The new Black seriesThe new Mercedes SLS Black series offers GT3 Performance on the road.

50. star scEnEJanuary’s Star SCENE is brought to you by International Clairvoyant Jenny Ayers.

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Scene in KentWhat’s happening this January

Portraits of the iconic and glamorous movie star by British photographers, including Cecil Beaton, Baron and many others will be appearing in the London national portrait gallery. This tiny, exhibition in an NPG doesn’t bother with the question of whether the world needs to see more pictures of Norma Jeane Mortenson, or any of the same ones over again. But you might as well ask why we look at any photos, or hire good-looking actors to star in films, or concern ourselves with beauty at all. We love her, perhaps, because of her combination of innocence and knowingness. The smile is Judy Garland, the eyes Ava Gardner: she’s permanently, sweetly unsatisfying, the visual equivalent of the siren’s song and possibly just as dangerous.Open until Mar 24 2013 national Portrait gallery, st Martin’s Place, london, Wc2H 0HETel: 020 7306 0055 Web: www.npg.org.uk

MAriLyN MoNroE: A BritiSh LovE AffAir

Aqua Mediterranean Bar & Grill in Bromley serves carefully sourced meat, game and fish from which they produce quality, tasty food cooked to perfection and presented beautifully. All their beef is British and dry aged for 28 days.The centrepiece of the kitchen is a bespoke charcoal grill that gives a unique flavour by cooking over the finest embers to be able to bring you insatiable taste of Mediterranean cuisine. The gorgeous, fully renovated premises offer a warm relaxed atmosphere where you’ll be able to have a west end dining experience at the convenience of your locality.Visit Aqua Mediterranean Bar & grill, 4-6 Market Parade, East street, Bromley, Br1 1Qn020 8460 2346 www.aquabarandgrill.co.uk

AquA MEDitErrANEANBAr & GriLL

Billy Taggart (Mark Wahlberg) has a promising career as a New York City cop until the night he is involved in a controversial shooting. Stripped of his badge, but kept out of jail by New York’s popular Mayor (Russell Crowe), he re-makes himself as a private investigator. Times are tough, and when the mayor offers Billy $50,000 to investigate the First Lady’s (Catherine Zeta Jones) extra-marital activities, it seems like a straight forward payday. Unfortunately, it quickly becomes apparent that the Mayor is not at all what he seems, and for Billy to achieve redemption he will have to risk everything -- possibly even his freedom.in cinema’s 18th January 2013

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Bang & Olufsen retailers in Bexleyheath, Bromley and Tunbridge Wells are inviting Kent’s audio-visual enthusiasts to start the New Year in style and in pocket with its unprecedented January Sale.Taking place at the long-established Bang & Olufsen retailers’ showrooms from 4th-12th January, the unmissable sale event will offer customers amazing savings on some of the most popular products produced by the legendary Danish brand.The rarely available opportunities will appeal to anyone who wishes to optimise their audio-visual viewing or listening experience, especially those who may have always had a yearning for the unrivalled performance and quality of Bang & Olufsen products but previously found the cost prohibitive. In addition to some very attractive pricing on some very attractive products, visitors to the retailers’ January Sale will have the chance to sample all the latest audio-visual technology from Bang & Olufsen, including the all-new BeoVision 11 ‘Smart’ television and the striking BeoPlay A9 audio system that actually resembles a piece of furniture!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

BANG & oLufSEN SALE offErS A GrEAt SouNDiNG

StArt to 2013

Be it Curtains, Blinds or Shutters, Sundridge Interiors have the experience and know-how of them all.Visit their showroom and browse through their extensive library of fabric books at your leisure. They have over 80 brands from the likes of Sacho, Ralph Lauren & Romo, all just to name a few.Liaise with their in-house team of designers for ideas and inspirations. If you feel overwhelmed, opt for their designers to find a selection of fabrics to match your specification and have them present it to you in the comfort of your own home at no extra charge.Sundridge Interiors have expert curtain makers who produce beautifully hand sewn curtains and blinds.They take on projects from the stage of designing to choosing and making and finally installing, all start to finish. So, if you need your windows dressed, whether its curtains, roller blinds, venetians or shutters, visit Sundridge Interiors and see how they can transform your space.sundridge interiors is located at 11-12 sundridge Parade Plaistow lane, Bromley Br1 DT, and is open Mon-sat 10am – 6pm. Tel: 020 8466 6313

SuNDriDGE iNtEriorS

The story of the Jack the Ripper is one of the great British crime mysteries. It is also one of the most blood-thirsty tales that you will ever hear... and it happened right here in the foggy streets of Whitechapel in 1888. The gruesome discovery of an East End prostitute started one of the biggest manhunts in the world... and to this day people are still trying to work out the identity of “Jack the Ripper”. 1st January to 31st December 2013 Web: www.jacktheripperwalk.com

JACK thE riPPEr tour

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A LA CArte menu

STARTERSLentil Salad with Celery and Tangy Dressing

INDIAN ESSENCE SALAD***

Cumin Scented Potato Cakes with Tamarind Chutney

ALOO TIKKIA ***

Seasonal Vegetable Parcel with Plum ChutneySUNEHRI KHASTA

***Soft Shell Crab with Corn and Apple salad

KARARA KEKDA***

Pan Seared Scallops with Parsnip Pickle and Crisps

JALPARI***

Crisp Fried Squid with Chillies and LimeMAKALI FRY

***Basil Infused Grilled Chicken Fillets, Mango

Pickle Marinated Chicken Kebab & Crisp Fried Chicken Salad

TIRANGA MURG***

Home Smoked Duck Supreme with Pear and Chickpeas

DHUEN KI BATAKH

TANDOOR A Selection of Kebabs- Prawns, Salmon,

Chicken & Lamb ChopsKEBAB PLATTER

***King Prawns Marinated in Ajwain, Mint, Garlic

& YoghurtAJWAINI JHINGAE

***

Organic Salmon Marinated in Mustard and Dill

MACHCHI KA SULA***

Supreme of Chicken Marinated in Basil & Garlic

TULSI KA TIKKA***

Half Spring Chicken with Mace and Cinnamon Marinade

TANDOORI MURG***

Lamb Chops Marinated in Fennel, Pepper and Cream

CHANGEZI CHAMPEN

CURRIESPrawns in Mango and Coconut Sauce

CHEMEEN MANGA CHARU***

Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Kerala Style Spicy Stew

MEEN ALLEPPEY***

Tandoori Chicken Tikka in Creamed Tomato and Fenugreek SauceMURG MAKHANI

***Spicy Chicken Curry with Black Pepper and

MaceKORI GASSI

ATUL RECOMMENDSKing Prawn, Scallop, Razor Clam, Salmon, and

Squid with Tomato-Onion SauceSAMUDRI KHAJANA DO PIAZA

***Pan-roastedJohn Dory with Green Spices &

Oven Roasted TomatoesHARE MASLAE KI MACHCHI

***

AtuL’s tAsting menu

Pan Seared Scallop with Parsnip PickleJAL PARI

***Crisp Fried Soft Shell Crab with Cumin

Scented Potato CakesKARARA KEKDA AUR ALOO TIKKIA

***Tandoor Grilled Salmon, Prawn and Chicken

KEBAB PLATTER***

Pan-roasted John Dory with Green Spices & Oven Roasted Tomatoes

HARE MASALAE KI MACHCHI***

Slow Cooked Lamb Biriyani with PeppersKATCHI MIRCH KE GOSHT KI

BIRIYANI***

Rose Scented Baked Indian Cheese Cake and Chocolate Fondant

GULABI BHAPA DOI AUR CHAKLET

£37.50 per person

01689 838 700176-178 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood, BR5 1LG

sPeCiAL sunDAY LunCH menu 2 COurses FOr

£15.95 AnD tHree COurses FOr £19.50

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Lobster in Coconut SauceKUNJU MAPPAS

***Slow Cooked Lamb Neck Fillet

KATCHI MIRCH KA GOSHT***

Goa Style Sirloin Steak with Pepper-Coconut Sauce& Coriander Chips

XACUTTI GOSHT

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Indian Essence

LauNcH NigHt party

Atul Kochhar’s newest venture, Indian Essence, opened to great success at the end of November. When restaurateur, Jitindra Singh and Michelin starred Chef, Atul, brainstormed how to celebrate the arrival of Indian Essence on Petts Wood Road, the answer was obvious – a party at the beautiful restaurant with plenty of fizz and delicious canapés. Our Mayor breezed in, as did MasterChef winner Dhruv Baker and then Gary Rhodes was there to say Hi to Atul and Mr Singh. After sampling the scrumptious canapés, everyone settled down to chat about holiday plans. It was an evening not to be missed.

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bang & Olufsen of Bexleyheath, Bromley & Tunbridge Wells has successfully completed its mission to raise funds for Kent’s CHYPS children’s charity after hosting a James Bond-

themed customer casino night.

Celebrating all things to do with the legendary secret agent, the event took place on the evening of Thursday 29th November at Brands Hatch’s Thistle Hotel and raised £1,000 for the children’s charity. It is the second casino night that the audio-visual specialists have organised in aid of CHYPS.

Thanks to ‘play’ money being used on the casino tables, nearly 100 customers were able to make sizeable bets that would call the bluff off any James Bond villain, while they could also check out the latest gadgets from Bang & Olufsen and try James Bond’s favourite Aston Martin Vanquish for size thanks to the support of Sevenoaks Aston Martin.

In addition to providing a 50 years of James Bond Blu-ray boxset to the customer who was the most successful on the casino tables, Bang & Olufsen of Bexleyheath, Bromley & Tunbridge Wells also awarded bottles of champagne to the best dressed ‘Bond’ girls and guys – two glamorous ladies and one gentleman dressed as ‘Q’ being declared the winners.

The majority of the £1,000 donation to CHYPS was generated through a customer raffle where visitors

had the chance to win a number of cool gadgets, which included the Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 8 speaker dock, an iPad and the innovative Bang & Olufsen BeoTime alarm clock that actually looks like a flute! The total was also bolstered by customers who once they had used all their allocated 30 chips were able to buy another for a £5 donation to the charity, which enables children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions to receive full hospice care in their own homes.

“The night was very successful and the roulette tables were immensely popular, especially as visitors were gambling with play money and could make some very big bets,” explained Paul Blake, Dealer Principal of Bang & Olufsen of Bexleyheath, Bromley & Tunbridge Wells.

“Feedback to the event has been excellent and one customer enjoyed themselves so much that they are actually looking to add £500 to our donation to CHYPS through their employer’s charity support scheme.”

Paul continued: “CHYPS was very pleased with the result as the donation is much greater than they have received through higher profile campaigns and I’d like to thank our customers for entering into the spirit of the night and their generosity in helping us to once again support such a worthwhile local cause.”

007 Casino NightBaNg & OLufseN retaiLers spy aN OpeNiNg fOr a great

cHarity casiNO NigHt

Bang & Olufsen of Bexleyheath, 155 Broadway, DA6 7EZ0208 303 2760 www.bang-olufsen.com/bexleyheath

Bang & Olufsen of Bromley, 62 High street, Br1 1Eg0208 466 8080 www.bang-olufsen.com/bromley

Bang & Olufsen of Tunbridge Wells, 66 Mount Pleasant road, Tn1 1rB, 01892 527 525 www.bang-olufsen.com/tunbridgewells

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Bang & Olufsen of Bexleyheath 155 Broadway, Bexleyheath DA6 7EZ Tel. 0208 303 2760

Bang & Olufsen of Bromley 62 High Street, Bromley BR1 1EG Tel. 0208 466 8080

Bang & Olufsen of Tunbridge Wells 66 Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1RB Tel. 01892 527525

www.bang-olufsen.com

of Bexleyheath, Bromley and Tunbridge Wells

Celebrate with the new BeoVision 11 ‘smart’ 3D television and our exclusive seasonal offers

SALEStarts 9.30am, Friday 4th January, 2013

Get smart this New Year

BeoVision 11

BeoPlay A9

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awarded an O.B.E in the 200’s for his services to entrepreneurship; Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson, Owner of The Virgin Group has more than 2000 entertainment, media and

travel companies around the world. Born and raised in Blackheath, London this successful businessman has recently celebrated his 62nd birthday in style.

Sir Richard Branson has worked hard to become the successful man he is today, with Dyslexia and a poor academic performance in school, Mr Branson was not always destined for greatness. However, discovering his impressive ability to connect with others soon enabled his endeavour into the business world.

His entrepreneurial projects started in the music industry from selling records from phone booths to creating singles with his first artist in 1973 on the Virgin Records label. Mike Oldfield recorded a single “Tubular Bells”; the song was an instant hit, smashing and sticking to the UK charts for 247 weeks.

The dreamer that he is Branson continued to expand his business into other major sectors, Branson started Virgin Atlantic airways after a flight he was scheduled for was cancelled. He had a jet already secured, and invited the passengers of the cancelled flight to fly for free with him. Jokingly posting a Hand- written sign above the plane entrance, reading “Virgin Atlantic

“a generation ago, the image was that you had to trample everyone else down to succeed - but

i don’t believe that makes good business sense. if you’re the kind of person that jumps down the

throat of people, you’re not going to be successful.”- richard Branson

Words by

Sir Richard Branson

62 years in the making

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Airways - Flight 1.” with that his airline business was born. Ironically several of the passengers of that flight soon became investors of Branson’s airline, making him the billionaire he is today. In 1992, Virgin records was struggling to financially support itself and the company was sold that year to THORN EMI for $1 billion, Branson declared the record business to have been ‘the genesis of his Virgin Empire’ and was heartbroken to go his separate ways.

Soon after, Branson expanded his businesses to include a train company, a luxury game preserve, a mobile phone company, and a space tourism company; Virgin Galactic, with which he declared on his recent birthday he and his daughters would be the amongst the first to vencher into space.

In 2007, Branson announced the Virgin Earth Challenge, a competition awarding $25 million to anyone that designed a product to reduce greenhouse gases for a minimum of ten years without any harmful effects. With over 2,600 applications, 11 finalists were revealed on 2 November 2011.Along with his efforts to “go green” Mr. Branson announced the creation of Virgin Fuels, which invested $400 million in order to develop nonpetroleum fuels.

Declaring with excellent promotional flair, Branson recently proposed his plan to invest $3 billion to develop energy sources, over the next decade. With this investment Branson is in fact looking for a return on his money and states that “Some will be profitable, some will not be profitable,” acknowledging previous failures in these investments.

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As well as being a world renowned entrepreneur, Branson is also known for his eccentric sporting achievements, the most notable is the record-breaking Atlantic crossing, in the Virgin Atlantic Challenger, he holds the record as ‘the fastest to cross the Atlantic Ocean via boat’, he also was the first to cross the Atlantic and Pacific oceans by hot-air balloon in the “Virgin Atlantic Flyer”, which was the first and largest hot air balloon to cross the ocean.

Sir Richard Branson already conquering these great achievements aspires to be the first to circle the globe in a balloon, although having already made several unsuccessful attempts, his motivation to succeed has never deceased.

With every success under his belt possibly imaginable, Sir Richard Branson and other entrepreneurs continue to help create opportunities to School leavers who have chosen not to go to university.

They hope to make them eligible for a student loan to start a business, Sir Richard states it is “a great way of kick-starting thousands of new businesses.

Businesses don’t need much money to get going and a student loan is enough money to get those that can grow into multinational businesses to get going.”

Several school-leavers have already utilized their student loans to create what have gone on to become, ‘large and successful businesses’. “This money isn’t going to enable them to build a factory.

What it does is allow them to market their business properly.” Helping to mould and guide the next generation, we wish many more years of success to the inspirational, Sir Richard Branson.

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you know you’ve arrived at the Bloomsbury Ballroom by the impressive and iconic neo-classical facade of Victoria House.

Victoria House was constructed in 1920 following the purchase of the land at Bloomsbury Square by the Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society from the Duke of Bedford, and on completion, became the second largest office block in the country after Whitehall. One of the features of the building was its three halls: the South Hall, the North Hall and the Minor Hall. Of these the South Hall, today called the Ballroom, was the only one to survive the blitz during the Second World War. In 2003 the Bloomsbury Ballroom underwent extensive remodelling to restore it to its former Art Deco grandeur.

Terry Pullen, a businessman and entrepreneur with over 20 years experience in the hospitality industry, took

over at the helm late last year. Formerly owner of 10 Rooms, 10 Tokyo Joes and New Connaught Rooms, Pullen now owns and runs the Kent based Bickley Restaurant and Bar, 7 Hotel and Diner as well as Little Dudley House in leafy Surrey.

He says of his recent purchase of The Bloomsbury Ballroom “As soon as I saw the venue I knew it was the perfect space to host any number of events whether a wedding, birthday celebration, intimate cocktail party or corporate entertaining. Central London has lost its appeal somewhat with a lack of exciting and unique venues. The Bloomsbury Ballroom provides the ideal setting to showcase any occasion in stunning surroundings.”

Entered through grand revolving doors and descending to the floor below, guests are transported to the glitz

Dominating the east side of Bloomsbury square in Holborn, the Bloomsbury

Ballroom is one of the city’s best kept secrets and possibly the most exciting event

space on offer amongst a plethora of mediocre venues in central London.

Words by Jo Fraser

London’s Bloomingas We enter 2013 the BloomsBury Ballroom is sure

to Be london’s hottest venue

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and glamour of the 1920s. The art deco inspired interior oozes taste and sophistication. The booth-style seats in the Long Bar pair deep blue leather with dark wood, striking against the white butcher’s tiles; The Crush Bar offers up swirling patterns on the thick carpet underfoot and modernist tables and chairs. The ballroom itself is an imposing space, visually spectacular with original features, high-ceilings, huge windows, sprung wooden flooring and opulent stage area.

The venue is a versatile and flexible space and has a capacity of up to 880 standing and 330 seated and parking space beneath for 450 vehicles. It can be exclusively hired in its entirety or for an array of events from smaller parties to large gala dinners and conferences and comes fully equipped with state of the art lighting and sound system designed to be in keeping with its impressive surroundings. There is also the added opportunity to use the Square and exterior for photo opportunities, offering a backdrop with the wow factor.

Terry Pullen and his team offer a bespoke event management service, providing the ultimate in tailor-made packages for an unforgettable experience. Pullen says of the offering “The choice really is yours. You can effectively acquire and stage your own production using our space, or we can plan, organise and manage a truly custom-made event for you. This is the beauty of our independent venue – we can create and showcase pretty much whatever our guests desire”.

As well as private functions, The Bloomsbury Ballroom will play host to regular “nights”. From February, a monthly themed ball will be held at the venue and there will be a weekly show-driven offer featuring dinner, dance and credible, upmarket entertainment providing a night of style, sophistication and fun in the heart of Central London.

Since Terry Pullen’s takeover of the venue in September, the venue has already put on a number of high-profile events including the launch party of the much-anticipated Call of Duty Ops 2 computer game, The National Wedding Awards and Christmas parties for the likes of Topshop and Hermès. 2013 and beyond looks to be even busier with a number of events already planned. It’s easy to see why this is such a desirable location. “The Bloomsbury Ballroom is a one-stop night out for the finest quality food, drink and entertainment in exquisite surroundings. With a nod to a bygone era and brimming with all manner of event opportunities, guests can revel in our luxurious historical venue for a truly memorable experience.”

for further information please contact:the Bloomsbury Ballroom, Bloomsbury Square,

London, WC1B 4DA 0207 242 0002

www.thebloomsburyballroom.comenquiries@thebloomsburyballroom.com

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The First step - A Year in review

The first step is to take a look at what your diet and health have been like for the last 12 months. Think about questions like these and write down your answers in a notebook so that you can look back them again a year from now:

• How does your weight compare with a year ago? There are a few common times when people gain weight.• Do you feel healthy and have a lot of energy or are you tired all the time?• Do you take vitamins or other nutritional supplements?• Do you eat at home most of the time? If so, what types of foods? Whole fresh foods, boxed foods or TV dinners?• If you eat in a restaurant, what types of restaurants do you go to and what types of foods do you choose?• How physically active are you? Do you exercise regularly?• Do you eat healthy size portions, or do you stuff yourself with every meal?• Do you smoke?• How much alcohol do you drink each week?

It is important to take an honest look at your health and dietary habits in order to set goals for your health and diet.

The second step - setting goals

The second step is to set goals. Do you want to lose weight? Do you want to be able to run up and down your stairway without becoming winded? Do you want to reduce cholesterol or lower your blood pressure? Decide what you really want to achieve for your health and diet over the next month and over the next year.

One good goal for your first month could be to resolve to take your lunch to work four days per week for each week this month instead of eating lunch in restaurants every day. Another example of a monthly goal would be to resolve to walk for 30 minutes four days per week each week this month.

Write down your goals in a notebook or in the food diary you are going to create in step seven.

The Third step - Determining Your Dietary needs

There are so many diets ranging from low-carb to low-fat to low-calorie (check out these diet books). Here just some ideas you might want to consider for your dietary needs:

• Do you have high blood pressure? If so you may wish to reduce sodium in your diet by avoiding canned and

New Year New YouteN steps tO a HeaLtHy New year

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packaged foods.• Are you overweight? You need to decrease your calorie intake or increase your amount of physical exercise. You can choose low carb diets or low fat diets, just be sure to watch your calories and portion sizes.• Do you have diabetes? If so, then you need to reduce your sugar intake.• Do you have high cholesterol? Increase your intake of soluble fiber like the fiber found in oatmeal. Fiber will lower your cholesterol levels. You should reduce your intake of saturated fats and increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids from fish, flax, walnuts and canola oil.

If you have specific health concerns, you should make an appointment to see your doctor, dietitian, or a nutritionist to help you know how different foods can affect how you feel.

The Fourth step - Dietary supplements

A healthy diet should give you all of the vitamins and minerals you need, but many people take vitamins just to make sure. There are several formulations available, but all you need is a simple multivitamin and multimineral supplement.

The Fifth step - Design Your Healthy new Diet

To design your new diet, here is what you need to know:

• How many calories do you need to eat each day to reach your weight gain or weight loss goal?• How do your eating patterns fit your lifestyle?• Do you feel better with three large meals per day or five smaller meals per day?• Will you continue to eat in restaurants often?• What types of fruits and vegetables do you like?

A healthy diet should give you five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day, 25 grams of fiber per day, five or six ounces of protein per day and a small amount of omega-3 essential fatty acids each day. To stick with your new diet, you will want to include foods you enjoy. If you love hamburgers, that’s OK. Make them at home with whole grain rolls and cut down the size of the hamburger patty, or use ground turkey. Add lots of lettuce, onion, and tomato. Add a salad instead of fries.

Here are more tips and ideas:

• Choose crunchy raw green beans instead of chips and serve them with a little of your favorite dip.• Replace high fat hot dog franks with soy dogs.• Choose whole grain breads and pasta instead of white bread and white pasta.• Skip the sugary desserts and have a small dish of fresh berries with a dab of whipped cream or non-fat whipped topping...add a sprinkling of walnuts on top.• Use lemon juice instead of salad dressing.• Choose low fat ground turkey instead of high fat ground beef.

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The sixth step - shopping and cooking

When you shop, make a list and stay away from the snack food aisles and the prepackaged foods aisles as much as possible. Choose fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain breads, lean meats, fish and legumes. Avoid foods high in saturated fats, sodium, trans-fats and sugar.

Cooking methods are important for healthy nutrition. Sautéing is better than deep-frying your foods. Frying foods adds fats and calories and doesn’t add any nutrition. Steam your vegetables instead of boiling them to mush. Steaming will preserve more of the vitamins found in the vegetables. When you cook your healthy meals at home, be sure to make a little bit extra to save as leftovers to take to work or school as a healthy lunch the next day.

The seventh step - getting started with a Food Diary

If you are really serious about changing your diet, losing (or gaining) weight and improving your health, you will find that keeping a food diary is key to your success. You can keep track of the foods you eat every day in a food diary. Keeping a food diary can help you getting back on your diet if necessary. Be sure to note the portion sizes and write down the calories you eat every day. Add up the number of calories you eat each day and your total for the week. If you need to lose weight, decrease the number of calories you need to eat each week by 500. By eating 500 fewer calories each day, most people will lose about one pound per week.

You can make your own food diary or join Calorie Count to keep track of your healthy new diet online.

The Eighth step - Exercise, Fitness and general Health goals

Good nutrition is just one part of a healthy lifestyle. Another component of health and fitness is exercise. If you lead a sedentary lifestyle, you need to get out and get moving. Walking, running, aerobic exercise and weight lifting are all great exercises. If you want to lose weight, it is important to increase aerobic activity like walking or running. If you need to increase your strength, then you need to start resistance training such as lifting weights. There are health clubs, gyms, personal trainers as well as at-home equipment to get you fit and healthy. You also need to know how much food you should eat before you exercise.

Do you smoke? If so, you will really do yourself a favor by quitting. Smoking has been connected to so many chronic diseases...plus you will save a lot of money over the next year if you quit smoking.

How much alcohol do you drink? One drink per day has been shown to be beneficial and there are antioxidantsin red wine. More than one drink per day can be detrimental to your health, however. If you find yourself drinking more than four ounces of wine or twelve ounces of beer each day, then you may need to decrease your consumption of alcohol.

The ninth step - reduce stress

Stress is detrimental to your health. Stress includes daily events like constant deadlines at work, long drive-times with excess traffic, more activities than time to do them, as well as emotional trauma like death or divorce.

The Tenth step - Motivation and Maintenance

Sometimes getting started with a new healthy diet and fitness plan is the easy part. Many of us hit occasional road-blocks due to busy schedules, loss of motivation and sometimes we hit weight loss plateaus. Those weight loss plateaus are the times when we feel like we do everything right, but the scale doesn’t seem to budge. When this happens, don’t give up.

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sTEllA crEPE JAcKETFrench Connection crepe jacket is a smart option for day or night. Pair with a lace shift dress and heels for a feminine look. It has a lapel collar, single button fastening at front, slit pockets at front, long sleeves with seam detail and slit at back.from french connection, £165.00

January FashionCrepes & Cream

invest in cream and crepe coloured garments this January the soft tones will be a hit in your

wardrobe this season

crEAM sTuD TOE cOurT sHOEs

There’s only one word to describe these... fierce. With silver tone studded toe in the essential stiletto court shape, these are your staple party shoes with an on-trend twistfrom river island, £90.00

sATin BAcK crEPE TrOusErs

A sophisticated pair of occasion wear trousers in a satin back crepe fabric with a wide leg silhouette. These gorgeous trousers feature a satin band at the waist and a side zip fastening for a flattering fit.from phase eight, £89.00

clOsET ZiP PEPluM DrEssThe peplum dress is this season’s hottest commodity and this cream pencil dress by Closet with peplum detail is truly irresistible. The draped neckline, cap sleeves and fitted pencil style skirt are just a few of the reasons to love this dress. This super flattering shape is designed to skim your hips and cling to your waist to accentuate your curves.from republic, £20.00

MArY PlEAT slEEVE TOPfrom Monsoon, £45

HigH sHinE WADDED JAcKETfrom Next, £55

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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!

132a High Street, Hornchurch, Essex RM12 4UH(just 20 minutes from the Dartford Bridge &

50 mins from Central London)01708 442114

www.perfectsmilespa.co.uk

www.askdrjas.com@PerfectSmileSpafacebook.com/PerfectSmileSpa

i had my teeth done abroad recently and i am not happy with how they look. The teeth are all wonky and disappear to my left when i smile so i don’t smile. i need something quick done as it really affects my confidence. can you correct my wonky smile?In this case the patient had upper implants placed around existing teeth and then had crowns and bridges placed on top. The smile line was completely wrong and uneven. The centre line was to the left and much canted. No wonder the patient hated their teeth.

This particular case was treated with a combination of Porcelain veneers, crowns and bridges.I am sure you will agree the original smile is unrecognisable!

i have discoloured, chipped uneven teeth and my gums bleed a lot! i am worried about losing my teeth. can you help me Dr Jas?As the before and after pictures show we transformed this young man’s smile to something he 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.

After checking the health Dr Jas corrected the teeth and smile very quickly with new Porcelain Veneers. They have transformed the smile in as little as a few weeks with no discomfort. They look very natural and people that have them done say their friends say that they look amazing!! Indeed we get so many recommendations from people that are so happy with their treatments!!This is a simple and effective way to give you a fantastic smile, worthy of any celebrity. Indeed they will change your life. Dr Jas has carried out thousands of cosmetic procedures. Come and visit Perfect Smile Spa for a free consultation. Dr Jas is referred complicated procedures many dentists don’t carry out. Dr Jas has seen many cases of dental problems carried out abroad that he has successfully corrected and recommends having dentistry done in UK in case of any problems.

i have large gaps between my teeth and i have never liked their shape and colour. i do not smile and i am very self conscious!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.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!!

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In this case we first treated the health of the teeth and gums with our painless gum treatments. Gum disease is very common and affects around 80% of the population. If left untreated there is a high chance you could get loose teeth and possibly lose your teeth. It is very easily treated with our gum specific treatment. We have over 95% success record at Perfect Smile Spa for treating such problems. Once we were happy with the gum health we did Teeth whitening followed by our special cosmetic veneers.Want to know how Dr Jas can help you? visit our website or call us for a frEE CoNSuLtAtioN!

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cAlVin KlEin ETErniTY EDP sPrAY 100Ml

Calvin Klein Eternity is a romantic floral fragrance inspired by the ideal of lasting love and intimacy. This harmonious blend of classic and contemporary is truly the perfect combination of timeless quality and modern style.from Boots, £59.24

Scented SurprisesCene piCks

this month we check out a selection of the best selling perfumes on the market from sweet to

spicy they all offer a unique scent to say something different about you.

JiMMY cHOO EDT 100MlJimmy Choo Eau de Toilette has a dazzling aura of glittering femininity. Glamorous in attitude, confident, intelligent and with a sense of fashion and fun, the fragrance is a modern Fruity Floral with sensual woody depths From Harvey Nichols, £58.00

DKnY BE DEl sO inTEnsE EDP 30Ml

it’s all of the things that you love about Be Delicious, but more intense. A higher concentration of the key apple note results in a more intoxicating scent that resembles the first bite of a freshly picked apple through to the core giving it depth.from superdrug, £35.99

EMPOriO ArMAni DiAMOnDs EDT 50Ml

A gourmand fragrance to give a woman a self confident and audacious feeling. From The Perfume Shop, £38.99

VErsAcE crYsTAl nOir EDT 50Ml

A floriental, absolutely feminine, gentle, and long lasting fragrance.from the perfume shop, £47.00

cHlOE BY cHlOE EDP 75Ml A sublime rose scent perfectly captures the house of Chloe spirit, effortless chic and femininity. from the perfume shop, £67.00

PrADA inFusiOn D’iris EDP 100Ml

A fresh and intimate scent reminiscent of an Italian journeyfrom the perfume shop, £72.50

DOlcE & gABBAnA THE OnE EDP 75Ml

Notes of mandarin, peach a heart of jasmine and ends with a base of vanilla, amber and musk.From The Perfume Shop, £69.00

PrADA cAnDY EDP 80MlIn an explosion of shocking pink and gold, showing us a new facet of Prada femininity where more is more and excess is everything.From Boots, £71.00

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Clairvoyant Medium

Jenny Ayers is aninternational clairvoyant medium

and gives one-to-one sittings at her home in East Sussex as well as postal,telephone and e-mail sittings to her

large clientele all over the world.

Contact Jenny01892 662 856

jenny.ayers@hotmail.co.ukwww.spiritualist-guidance.org

Torza Boutique22 Station Square, Petts Wood, orpington, Br5 1Na 01689 835 547

To enjoy a unique shopping experience, why not visit Torza Boutique where you will find the latest trends in fashion as well as timeless styles, alongside a large variety of accessories and a superb selection of giftware - All at a great

quality and price!

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Come join us at Torza Boutique for a unique shopping experience, where you will find the latest trends in fashion as well as timeless styles, alongside a large variety of accessories

such as jewellery and handbags.You will also find a great selection of giftware. All at a great quality and price.

This is a great place to find everything you need under one roof. No longer find buying a gift a chore. As soon as you walk into Torza Boutique you witness the enthusiasm the girls have for fashion.

We pride ourselves on our friendly, personal and relaxed customer service, which we are renowned for.

You will rarely come in for a browse in our alladins cave of goodies and not see something to treat yourself or a loved one to. We make it out priority to cater for all ages and styles.

Here at Torza Boutique we take pride in promoting and raising money for small charities, most recently for ‘The Maypole Project’, a local charity which provides support for children with chronic illness and disability and their families. We hosted a night full of fun, glitz and glamour at our charity fashion show, all the proceeds from ticket sales and raffle tickets went to the charity. Whilst our guests sipped on champagne they were entertained by our strutting models and later chatted and shopped with their 10% discount.

Join us on our Facebook page where we love to update you on all the latest trends and fashions. You will never miss out on our new stock as you will be the first to be updated as soon as it hits the rails. Browse our photo albums and be the first to know when all our promotions, special offers and events are on.

We are well known for our one off pieces, all our items are here today gone tomorrow. So don’t miss out!!!!!!

Why not come an see us in January and catch our New year sale and find new pieces to start off your new year wardrobe. We hope to see you soon.

Torza Boutiquestart Off yOur New year witH a New warDrOBe frOM

tOrza BOutique

Torza Boutique, 22 station square, Petts Wood,Orpington, Kent, Br5 1nA

01689 835 547Find us on facebook

TORZA Boutique

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Miss Kg EMBEllisHED WElliEs

Stay warm and dry this winter with these trendy black wellies from Miss KG! They’re pretty, they’re practical and they will see you through this season and the next. Wear them on the daily commute or save them for the summer and make sure you are looking hot and festival ready.from republic, £55.00

Winter Welliessplash out on Wellies this January

it’s raining, it’s pouring, and we want winter footwear that’s not dull and boring! well look no further

than our funky selection of wellies.

rED uniOn JAcK WElliEsShow some love for queen and country in these union jack print wellies! If there’s anytime you can get away with a loud print, it’s on a welly. Features buckle side detail.from river island, £25.00

HunTEr OriginAl BAcK ADJusTABlE BOOTs

Combining handmade craft with iconic design, and modern trends, these boots can be dressed up or down- perfect for a dog walk on the moors or a funky festival look. Adjustable straps on the back are the only adaptation to these traditional Wellies! Black Rubberfrom soletrader, £84.99

suPErDrY FEsTiVAl WEllingTOns

Superdry women’s Festival premium Wellington boots. A sturdy wellington boot featuring fabric lining, calf adjuster buckle and heel & sole logos.from superdry, £59.99

DAV rED OMBrE WElliEsfrom Next, £50.00

QuilTED BiKEr WElliEs

from Next, £30.00

Zig ZAg PrinT WEllingTOn BOOTs from Barratts, £28.00

BlAcK Fur cuFF ZiP WElliEsfrom Next

£35.00

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nEW WOOl BusinEss suiT The traditionally styled two-button jacket with a notch lapel and tone-in-tone inner lining is neatly complemented by modern, slim fit trousers. Finished in high-quality fabric, this dressed up suit from HUGO is defined by its exceptional comfort. from Hugo Boss, £549.00

Suits You Sir!get suited and Booted for 2013

fix up and look sharp! 2013 it’s a new year and a new you. whether you’re searching for a job or

returning to work after christmas give the office something to talk about with these statement suits

and accessories.

lArKin BlAcK HuDsOn sHOEs

A classic style for any smart occasion and are certain to be your favourite when you look into your wardrobe for that all important pair of shoes to go with your suit. Available in Black and for something a little quirky, Brown.from selfridges, £80.00

OnE BuTTOn suiTCrêpe, Solid colour, Button, zip, Button closing, Three pockets, Lined, Lapel collar, Belt loops, Five pockets, Long sleevesfrom emporio armani, £816.00

WinTErZ – singlE BrEAsTED suiT

Make a statement with this tailored single breasted suit from ted Baker Made from wool and mohair suit with single button fastening blazer and double vent detail. Suit trousers come unfinished to be tailored to the perfect fit.from ted Baker, £499.00

BriEFcAsEBriefcase in natural grain calfskin. Single carry handle, detachable nylon shoulder strap, fastens with tuck lock and key. Topstitched logo at side. Padded interior with organizer.from georgio armani, £600.00

PAul sMiTH sTriPED nAME cuFFlinKs

Add a playful yet stylish touch to your formal wardrobe with these Paul Smith cufflinks. Multicoloured stripes and a split signature logo stamp these sleek cufflinks with the British brand’s instantly recognisable aesthetic.from selfridges, £80.00

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The Gas Fireplace Companyare exclusively offering SCENE Magazine readers,

£50 offon fire and fireplaces collections.

Offer valid until 5th February 2013.Terms & Conditions apply.One voucher per customer.

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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 sales@justinteriorspettswood.co.uk

Just InterIorsSuppliers of fine furniture and home accessories

Happy New Year - Sale Starts Monday, 7th January 2013 at 10am!

Savings throughout the store plus look out for new product introductory discounts too

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building an extension is one step that you should take with great caution. However, if done properly, an extension can not only add some extra living space for you and your

family, it can also add a lot of value to your home for when the time does come to move on. The important thing to remember when building an extension is to think about the desired purpose of the room, where the new space would best sit, your budget, and any potential added value an extension could create. If you are thinking of building an extension, but you are worried about applying for planning permission (which can cost around £300) and not getting approval, then just do some research. All you have to do is take a look at other properties in your area and especially on your street. This will give you a perfect idea of what sorts of building projects actually do get approval and then you can have a decent idea of whether or not you will be granted planning permission. It will also help you avoid choosing an extension that may in fact detract from the value of your home. If building an extension is out of your price range, then you can improve your home with some interior decorating. Start with the rooms you spend the most time in – the living room and bedrooms perhaps – and create spaces that you enjoy spending time in. This could mean creating a feature wall with some cool wallpaper, investing in some new (or vintage) furniture, or even something simpler like buying a new bedspread or curtains. It’s amazing what a few small touches here and there can do to the overall feel of your home.

Don’t MoveImprove

gettiNg itcHy feet But caN’t

quite BriNg yOurseLf tO

MOve HOMe?

improving what you’ve already got could be the

answer. whether it’s lack of money, your job or a

great location that is keeping you where you are, it

doesn’t mean that you can’t alter your surroundings.

check out our five tips below to improve your living

space and help get you just a little of that ‘new home’

feeling.

Finlay grand corner chaise End unitComfy and inviting, this fantastic chaise offers ample seating space and slots neatly into the corner of your living room.£1999.00 available from John Lewis

Dark natural chunky Knit cushionChunky cable knit with 3 button detail creates the perfect finish for neutral coloured sofas.£18 available from Next

Manhattan Floor lampA stunning tripod floor lamp with frosted acrylic diffuser. Adds a soft glow to your room.£90 available from Next

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Curb appeal is something mostly associated with people who are trying to sell their home. To put it simply, curb appeal is the first impression your home gives to people driving past or turn up for a viewing. Having said that, you walk or drive up to your home almost every day. Why should the curb appeal only be considered in terms of those you are trying to sell your home to? Give the outside of your home a lick of paint, tackle the weeds, tidy the driveway or add some nice outside lighting. You’ll be proud to walk up to your front door in no time!

If you’re thinking your kitchen needs a bit of a revamp, then that’s great. Installing a new kitchen is a great way to improve your home but they don’t come cheap. Thinking about the enduring appeal of a new kitchen is of vital performance. Bright cupboards and a giant breakfast bar might seem attractive now, but will you still feel the same in 5 years time? Will potential buyers feel the same? Neutrality is key for the items that aren’t easily and cheaply replaced. If you’re really feeling the need to add a bit of colour to your culinary life, go for bright appliances, pictures and soft furnishings. Beautiful.

So we’ve covered the inside and outside of your home, but what about the garden? What you need to do to improve your garden will depend on the shape, size and landscape of your garden, as well as what you want to get from your garden. If your space is limited, you could consider paving with a few flower beds around the edge to add colour without adding too much maintenance. If you have a large open green space, you could consider planting some trees (although this needs careful planning in terms of location and type of suitable tree) or adding a water feature.

So there you have it, our top five tips for improving your home. Obviously what’s best for you will depend completely on the property you are starting with, what you’re hoping to achieve and how big a budget you have to work with. But hopefully our ideas will give you something to start thinking about anyway.

Mirrored lamp tableA Mirror Glass End Table with bevel edge finish, that would grace any lounge, for either standing your favourite lamp on in the corner, or at the side of your sofa, a beautiful piece of furniture for your home.£300 available from Debenhams

Palermo Dining setPalermo Dining Set. Part of the Linea collection which is exclusive to House of Fraser the Palermo dining set is perfect for those with limited dining space. The table has an innovative swivel and flip extending mechanism to almost double the size of the table top.From £89.10 available from House Of Fraser

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Rixson & GreenShortlands Ltd

bathrooms and wet rooms sales, design and installation

•  Keuco  •  Hansgrohe  •  Axor  • Bisque •Daryl  •  Majestic  •  Tiles • JIS

110 - 112 Beckenham Lane, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0DW020 8290 1777  •  sales@rixson-green.co.uk  •  www.rixson-green

**January Sale**

See in store for details

Driscoll DécorHome Decorating Specialist

422 lee High road, lee Green, sE12 8rW020 8852 5972

•  Wallpapers  •  Paints inc. Earthborn•  Fires & Surrounds

•  Marble & Granite  •  Ornate Plaster

MGSC

The Highest Quality in Sports Surfaces

M.G Sports Construction is a family owned business with 28 years experience in building tennis courts and sports areas. The company provides free surveys & quotations. All courts are constructed to high specifications and are supported with a long guarantee.Please contact us for further information:MG Sports Construction Ltd PO Box 125, Battle, E Sussex, TN33 3AP01424 892265 mgsc@btconnect.com www.mgsportsltd.co.uk

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Thornburrows has recently had a bit of a re-vamp, we are trying to accommodate the demand for more affordable contemporary furniture but still offer the quality that our name is associated with. We have listened to our customers and have sourced some super ranges of dining and occasional ranges, for example the Jual range of coffee tables and TV units, that will hold up to a 50” flat screen, all suited for the more modern look, available in walnut and oak with high gloss glass surfaces. Our dining furniture has also been turned around, with a great range of Oak and Walnut at very affordable prices.

Our ranges of sofas is very wide, with some lovely Italian Leather suites to fantastic value and style on a range that includes several sofa beds, and the new style snuggler chair, which one person can curl up on, or two can have a cosy cuddle up together!

Something else we have now incorporated within our store, is a good carpet department, we have a very good range of colours and qualities, one of which you could have a rhinoceros trample on and it will still clean up and look like new! Do come in and take a look, we have really good offers all year in this department.

We still have ranges that will suit everybody, with all the big brands, like Parker Knoll, Ercol, Sherborne, G Plan, Sutcliffe and Stressless, and we offer the best service and free delivery and disposal on all orders over £300.Thornburrows is very well known in the Orpington area and has been trading for over 65years, our knowledge and expertise is second to none.

Our winter sale is now on, and we look forward to meeting you in our store soon.

Thornburrows, 257-259 High Street, Orpington,Kent, BR6 0NY

www.thornburrows.com 01689 830898

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Thomas Dunton Solicitors

217 - 219 High Street, Orpington, Kent BR6 0NZ01689 822554

enquiry@thomasdunton.co.ukwww.thomasdunton.co.uk

Here for your needs

if you are thinking of helping your children to buy their first home, this article may provide some useful guidance on financial issues and the benefits of a local solicitor.

Many young people are struggling to find the necessary capital for a deposit to get their foot on the property ladder. There is pressure from some in government to make it easier for parents and/or grandparents to release money from pensions so that the “bank of Mum and Dad” is more readily available. If you are thinking of providing financial support to your children, we have given some guidance below to some of the questions that we are regularly asked.

i want to pay part of my child’s deposit. Do i make a gift or a loan? Firstly you need to decide whether you will need the money back at any time. If the answer to this question is “yes” then the money must be loaned. If you decide to make a gift of the deposit you need to be aware that, once paid, you have no right to reclaim the money whatever yours or your child’s financial circumstances.

My child is buying the property with another person – how do i protect the investment?If you are making a loan to your child this can be protected by a charge being registered at the Land Registry. If your child is raising a mortgage to finance the purchase they will need to obtain consent for you to have a second charge. Whilst some lenders may object initially it is worth persevering as a charge is the best way to secure your money. If you are making a gift you need to decide and document whether the

Information in this article is of a general nature and details are prone to change.

Individual advice should always be taken

If you need a specialist in Property and

Conveyancing, Personal Injury, Wills and

Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney,

Employment, Business and Family Law why

look further than Thomas Dunton Solicitors?

We shall be pleased to hear from you.

gift is just to your child or to them and their partner. If the gift is to your child then you need to ensure they protect their interest by entering into a deed of trust and/or a co-habitation agreement.

Are there any taxation issues i should consider?If you gift money to your child, provided you survive for seven years, the gift will be a potentially exempt transfer (PET) for Inheritance Tax purposes. If your child lives in the property as their principal/main residence, any gain will be exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Gifting money to your child to invest in a property can therefore be a very efficient method of tax planning. If you make a loan to your child any interest payable will be part of your income for tax purposes. In addition, if the loan is for a percentage share of the property, any increase in value over your annual exemption (currently £10,600) will be chargeable to CGT.

Will i need to see my own solicitor? The answer to this question is almost certainly yes – particularly if the money advanced is a loan. Whilst this will increase costs, if you wish to protect yours and your child’s investment, it is important to ensure the nature of the transaction and the intentions of all parties are properly considered and protected.

buying the actual home - why chose a local solicitor?

Apart from choosing the right estate agent, choosing the right solicitor is equally important in ensuring everything goes as smoothly as possible. A lawyer advertising on television or in the national press won’t know the area and will rarely be able to provide the added benefits and personal service of a local, independent and experienced Solicitor.

We will guide youWe are readily available at the end of the phone, e-mail or fax and, of course, in person if you want to pop in and see us – whether you need a general chat or the re-assurance as to how the conveyancing process works with all the estate agents, mortgage advisors, other solicitors and surveyors that could be involved.

local knowledgeWe enjoy good relationships with all the local estate agents and others with whom we have to deal and this can certainly help in keeping things on track. We can introduce you to a reputable surveyor and help obtain the necessary Energy Performance Certificate. We will also point out any potential problems, for example a major infrastructure project that could have a long term impact on your future property and advise you on other issues, such as with rights of access or a restrictive covenant, which you would like removed.

Protecting your investmentDon’t forget that buying a property it is one of the biggest investments you will make in your life. It is important to make sure you have the right legal team working for you to protect your investment and make sure that it is saleable in the future.

are you thinking of helping your children to buy their first home?

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

RS Thinking of a NEW kitchen, bedroom or Bathroom?

Contact us now for a free no obligation quote

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

Open Tuesday and Friday 9.30 – 3.00, and Saturday 9.30 – 1.00

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

Est.2004

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Local law firm, Thomas Dunton,secures top accolade fromnational Law Society

217-219 High Street, Orpington, Kent BR6 0NZ01689 822554 • enquiry@thomasdunton.co.ukVisit our new website at www.thomasdunton.co.uk

CHOOSING a solicitor can be difficult, especially when they allseem to offer the same services. Making a decision may be a little

easier now that Thomas Dunton in Orpington has secured thenational Law Society’s law management quality mark, Lexcel.

Since this new mark of excellence was introduced, little more than10% of solicitors in the UK have acquired the distinction. Firms whoapply undergo a rigorous examinationbefore they receive the award and arechecked each year to ensure standardsare being maintained.

Whether a legal problem is straightforward or complex, Lexcel accreditationgives an assurance that a practice meetshigh client care and businessmanagement standards.

The President of the Law Societyof England and Wales, said: “Lexcelacts as a beacon of quality to clientsand potential clients alike.”

We’ve been solving problems for 35 years.Many new quality ranges on display

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built c1870, Granite Lodge is an impressive detached Victorian villa that acquires its name from the unique circular granite and flint medallion detailing to the external walls.

A striking house that is approached via a sweeping carriage driveway that provides generous parking and access to the double detached garage.

The living accommodation is very well proportioned and adaptable, comprising a spacious entrance hall with storage. The four principle reception rooms offer much natural light. Most have views of the gardens and all enjoy high ceilings. The kitchen is comprehensively fitted and benefits from high quality built-in appliances, granite work surfaces and a large adjoining dining room. Also on the ground floor are a utility room, cloakroom and access to a spacious and dry cellar. The first floor features four double bedrooms that mirror in size the reception rooms below, with the master benefitting from an ensuite bath & shower room. The family bathroom and separate WC, serves the remaining rooms. The second floor offers two further bedrooms that are served by a large bathroom.

The property has been sympathetically restored by the present owners and is offered in excellent order throughout.

The gardens are a particularly lovely feature of Granite Lodge, with a plot measuring just under an acre and being well screened from the road with mature trees and shrubs. The rear garden has been imaginatively landscaped to blend in with the wooded surroundings

and features three distinct sections. A substantial flat lawned area that was once a tennis court, an elevated wooded area with an attractive pathway and a paved patio area to the side of the house with an ornamental pond and a number of fruit trees.

Chislehurst village with its variety of shops, bars and restaurants is within 1 mile. The Glades shopping centre in Bromley is just over 2 miles away and several excellent schools are close by. Chislehurst station is ½ mile from the property and offers regular services into London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street. Bickley station is 1 ½ miles away with services into Victoria and Blackfriars.

Granite Lodge is on the market with Langford Russell at a guide price of £2.45m

Langford RussellprOperty fOcus

unique circular granite and flint medallion detailing to the external walls offers a stunning first

impression on this beautifully restored property

Langford Russell, 7a High Street, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5AB 020 8295 4900 www.langfordrussell.co.uk

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Bickley BR1 £1,250,000 F/H

Substantial detached house with six bedrooms, three bathrooms, three reception rooms and a large kitchen/breakfast room. Ground floor also features a self contained home-office or granny flat. 130’ rear garden with pool, double garage and generous parking behind gates.

Chislehurst 020 8295 4900

Bromley BR1 £1,695,000 F/H

Stunning detached house positioned on an exclusive private road. Arranged over three floors, accommodation comprises three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, six bedrooms and five bathrooms. Further benefits include well maintained rear garden and integral garage.

Bromley 020 8315 5544

Keston BR2 £1,495,000 F/H

A spectacular residence offering real wow factor, comprising family room, open plan reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, downstairs cloakroom, five well proportioned bedrooms (two boasting en-suites) and family bathroom. Further features include ample off street parking, landscaped garden and integral garage.

Locksbottom 01689 882 988

Beckenham BR3 £440,000 S/O F/H

A very unique and individual three bedroom duplex apartment forming part of this converted church. The property comprises vaulted lounge with original timber work, kitchen, bathroom and three bedrooms, one boasting en-suite. Located close to Beckenham High Street and Beckenham Junction station.

Beckenham 020 8663 4433

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Murinci Italian & Mediterranean BrasserieThe Estate Office, Station Square,

Petts Wood, Kent, BR5 1LZ01689 833271

Closed MondaysIdeal venue for Weddings – please call

for further details

A new dining experience in Petts Wood

Lunch Menu is avaiLabLe froM

12 - 4pM

Starters:Cream of Jerusalem artichoke soup with confit cherry tomatoes

and pesto dressing.“fritto misto” of prawn calamari and herb battered cod with a

tomato and basil dipping sauce.“Cicchetti”- mixed plate of salami, grilled vegetables, marinated

olives and Italian cheeses.Mini pizzetta with tomato, goats cheese and black olive, vanilla

oil and a basil dressing.

Main Course:Genelli pasta in a roasted red pepper and ricotta sauce served

with pancetta and black olives.Tagliatelle in a rocket pesto, with sautéed squid, sun dried

tomatoes and aromatic breadcrumb.Chargrilled prime scotch sirloin steak served with hand cut triple

cooked chips, vegetable capponata and a rosemary gravy.Madeira marinated chicken supreme, with sage potatoes,

stewed leeks and a wholegrain mustard dressing.

Lunch Menu

2 course £11.95 3 course £13.50

Salad:Warm salad of roasted pumpkin, feta cheese and sun dried

tomatoes with balsamic dressing and toasted pumpkin seeds.

Sides: Bread basket with homemade focaccia, sun dried tomato roll

and walnut bread.

Dessert:Fresh fig tartlet with homemade cardamom ice cream and forest

fruit coulis.Pistachio fondant with star anise flavoured ice cream and spiced

strawberry sauce.Roasted marinated peaches with rosemary infused ice cream

sprinkled with chocolate crumble.Selection of homemade ice creams and sorbets.

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perfectly suited to Petts Wood, Murinci which is less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, is a newly established modern and comfortable Italian and Mediterranean

Brasserie. A stylish and contemporary menu is perfectly complemented by the restaurant’s luxurious environment.

In Murinci, we aim to give the best service and value for money, as well as excellent food. With our lunch menu being two courses for £11.50 and three courses for £13.50 which runs from Tuesday - Sunday and our A la Carte menu offering incredibly good value dishes, our signature dish being ‘Crispy Suckling Pig cooked in Cocoa butter served with spinach, spiced apple and cinnamon infused jus’. We have an extensive wine list, which complements our seasonally changing menus. There is also an ‘A la Carte Menu’ available in the evening as from 2nd January 2013.

Head Chef Tony Locke and his team have created a wonderful menu, using traditional recipes from their Italian backgrounds and incorporating modern twists, to create an exciting taste experience.

We would like every person who enters our doors to feel as relaxed and comfortable as possible, which is why we do just one sitting in the evenings, so you can stay as long as you wish, and just enjoy.

From April 2013, we are able to hold wedding receptions as well as to conduct the ceremonies. We can offer various styles of receptions both inside and on the terrace including appetizing hot and cold buffets and 4- course sit down meals. Our team here at Murinci offer second to none attention to detail and are here to ensure you enjoy the best day of your life.

Murincia taste Of itaLiaN iN petts wOOD

Murinci italian & Mediterranean BrasserieThe Estate Office, station square,

Petts Wood, Kent, Br5 1lZ01689 833271

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The shampan Foundation spinning Wheel, gray road, Westerham,

Kent, Tn16 2Hx Tel: 01959 572 622

Web: www.shampangroup.com

Shampan at the Spinning Wheel has won Newcomer of the Year in the South East Region at the British Curry Awards 2012.

After being open for just under eighteen months, the Indian restaurant in Westerham carried home the prize from the event on Monday 26th November 2012 which was held at the Battersea Evolution in Battersea Park.

Sufian Miah, Director of Shampan Group, is delighted to have picked up the accolade for Shampan at the Spinning Wheel.

“Shampan Group thrives on the challenge to be different, to be vibrant, to be elegant and to deliver a Fine Indian Dining Experience. These accolades inspire us every day to go to another level.”

Deemed the ‘Oscars’ of the Asian hospitality and catering industry, this year’s British Curry Awards were hosted by BBC’s Royal Correspondent, Jenny Bond and celebrity impersonator, Rory Bremner. Prime Minister, David Cameron, also made an appearance over video, proclaiming that curry is Britain’s national dish and it’s easy to see why. “It’s not just the flavour served up in the thousands

of curry restaurants across the country, it is the welcome too. Those who work in the curry industry enliven Britain’s high streets, boost local economies and contribute to local communities.” Indian restaurateurs Shampan Group also came within the top 3 for the category of Best Indian Restaurant in London Suburbs for the Spinning Wheel’s sister restaurant, Shampan 3.

Shampan 3 in Welling is this year celebrating their 6th anniversary, whilst Shampan 2 in Bromley is celebrating their 10 year anniversary.

“Our vision within Shampan Group is to take the Indian Hospitality Industry to another level and this accolade is recognition that we are on the right path to achieving this. We’d like to say a massive thank you to all of our loyal customers who nominated us for the Award. It’s a very proud day for everyone involved.”

Shampan At The Spinning WheelWins neWComer of the year in the south east region 2012

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The best Grilled, Meat you’ll find anywhere!

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020 865 83210info@buddieskitchen.co.uk www.buddieskitchen.co.uk

Situated in the heart of Beckenham, our

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161 Station Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 7AA 020 8300 1788Ample car parking at the rear and easy access to the restaurant • Closed all day Monday

Tuesday - Thursday 12 - 2.30pm & 6pm - 11pm Friday & Saturday 12 - 2.30pm & 6pm - 11pmSunday All day 12 - 10.30pm

Chinese New Year‘Year of the Snake’

Sunday, 10th February 2013

We cater forweddings andspecial events

Four course Sunday lunch£10.80 per person

Min 2 people12pm-5.45pm

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Recipe Of The MonthcHargriLLeD gaMMON witH cHaMp & greeN BeaNs

• 500g floury potatoes• 4 spring onions, finely sliced• 150ml milk

• Butter• 2 gammon steaks• 150g green beans, steamed to serve

Method:

ingredients:

1. Boil potatoes until tender then drain. Simmer the spring onions in the milk until soft, then mash into the potatoes with a knob of butter until you have a soft, creamy mash.2. Chargrill (griddle) the gammon for a couple of minutes on each side. Serve with the champ and beans.

Valentine’s Day14th February 2013

Live Music Entertainment: Vocal & pianist3 Course meal - £27.952 menus to choose from

Live Music Celebrationsfor the Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year:Year of the Snake

On 15th & 16th February 2013

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At tY-8 we offer a great choice of fusion food, from Japanese sushi and sashimi to mouth-watering Chinese stir fry and your favourite thai curries. there is something to suit everyone’s palate, whether you like it hot and spicy or aromatic and full of flavour. With our extraordinary and enticing menu you can trawl through the Far East, exploring its many delights

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The uprated AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine generating a power output of 464 kW (631 hp) and 635 Newton metres of torque is a byword for thrilling driving dynamics, making the SLS AMG Coupé Black Series the most powerful AMG high-performance automobile with a combustion engine at present. Only the SLS

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A functional, sporty racing-car atmosphere is prevalent inside the SLS AMG CoupéBlack Series, with high-quality materials demonstrating precision workmanship and exquisitely designed details. There is a choice of two colour variants: Alcantara® black or Alcantara® black/red. With the two-tone variant, the door centre panels and the applications on the centre console and above the glove compartment are finished in red. The AMG Performance steering wheel with flattened bottom rim section features Alcantara® all round for a good grip. In the top section the steering wheel features a sporty red 12 o’clock marking. The real metal bezel features a high-gloss black paint finish to match the high-gloss black surrounds of the air vents. A particularly high-quality and exclusive Black Series detail is the so-called “3D seam” which runs horizontally along the dashboard: a fine Alcantara® strip in anthracite features across the entire width of the leather covering. Red contrasting stitching in the leather lend an accomplished finish to the 3D seam, underscoring the hand-crafted character.

A highlight among the optional equipment and appointments is the Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG high-end surround sound system, developed by Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG together with renowned Danish audio specialist Bang & Olufsen. The Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG high-end surround sound system with Dolby Digital 5.1 enables an exclusive music experience of the very highest standard. This is made possible by a 1000 W amplifier and 11 loudspeakers in conjunction with precise distribution of the music signals by the sound processor according to the selectable seat positions – driver, co-driver or central.

The market launch of the SLS AMG Coupé Black Series will begin in June 2013.

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Sagittarius

22 Nov-21 Dec

To end on a happy note and start with even greater

hope is all part of your destiny. Various options are

heading your way. Quick decisions will need to be

acted upon at the start of New Year. Turning the

tables on what seemed to be a hopeless situation will

prove to be productive. You will turn massive things in

your favour and just smile about it.

Capricorn

22 Dec-19 Jan

New Year has arrived for you to go forwards at a

phenomenal rate. It will make your head spin with

excitement and enthusiasm. That void that has been

there for years has finally got substance to it and you

can see a clear indication of where you are meant to

be going. There are no more hold ups and all is to your liking and

satisfaction.

Scorpio

23 oct-21 Nov

To dream is never a bad thing, only that you have to

dream big to be able to sustain your needs. You thought

you would be left high and dry, salvation came in from

an unknown quarter and gave you that new lease of life

to remove all anguish and settled your mind once and for

all. This New Year is the start of something big.

Aries

21 Mar-19 Apr

That wakeup call has finally come in. What you h a d

thought of as impossible starts to bear fruit, but fruit

of a different kind to what you have been working

towards. There will be a different venture, one much

closer to home, where you can manage all your finances

and become productive once again. The slowness of the operation

was vital to keep you on track.

Libra

23 Sep-22 oct

Being out of control is never your strong point. The time is

right to take that giant step into the unknown. You can do it

against all the odds and is even more exhilarating, proving

not only to you, but to others, you are a source to be reckon

with and that is a very powerful position to be in at the

start of this New Year.

Aquarius

20 Jan-18 feb

To be able to feel well and right on top of things will seem

rather weird to you, yet true. You have been fed so

many miss truths that you are unable to comprehend

anymore what is meaningful and right. The New Year

brings changes in your favour. You will feel this is right

for you and necessary for the new path opening up

just now.

Gemini 21 May-20 Jun

Notice your money going a little further than you thought

was possible. Your bargain hunting has paid off and

so you are able to now treat yourself for something

special that you have always wanted. Note the colour

red will seal this special gift, also alongside it will be

another you did not expect. This seals the New Year

with much blessings and tidings.

Leo 23 Jul-22 Aug

The thought that nothing will ever change is not true. All

your hard work and dedication is being given the thumbs

up and your own department or entitlement is now

being presented to you. You have made a substantial

difference to so many people’s lives. It is your turn to

smell the sweet scent of success. Live up to your reputation,

they would not expect anything less.

Cancer 21 Jun-22 Jul

To rethink your career is never easy. A final push will be

given to you to at last make that necessary move. You

have been stagnating long enough and it is high time

you no longer sell yourself short. Think big and big

comes to you, think small and then see where you are.

You know it makes sense. Take that new step where self-

fulfilment lies.

Pisces

19 feb-20 Mar

Take a deep breath of fresh air and pat yourself on the

back. All that good and exhausting work that you

have been putting in these many months have now

paid off handsomely. Never will you want again. Yes,

you can pinch yourself. It is all true. Lift up your head

and thank a Higher Power for this success. You have earned

it all.

virgo

23 Aug-22 Sep

Be prepared for big changes this year. It is necessary to

move you on. The New Year will be a riot from start to

finish, every available opportunity made possible for you.

Don’t delay, as this will be a year to remember. Being

prepared in advance gives you the edge over everybody

else. Wise up to the fact you are in a commanding

position from now on.

taurus

20 Apr-20 May

Keep cool this New Year, as you are about to make

a big splash of things and could go off course. It is

necessary to recapitalise your investments to make

them work for you in a productive way. Being alerted

to this, you are able to seal all finances in a more secure

way, so giving you the opportunity for more freedom in your daily life.

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