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Hello...Incredible! Thats the only way to describe the positive
feedback and comment from readers on last months launch issue of So
Surrey. For all the words of encouragement, via emails and letters,
we collectively thank you.
But what about this month? Well, we have another exciting
package for you, including our exclusive feature on the Power List,
where we name the top 20 most influential people in Surrey. These
are people who, for a whole host of reasons, have the ability to
impact our daily lives and shape the future of our county. Its a
list, published for the first time, thats guaranteed to get people
talking.
Another part of our So Surrey package that will no doubt start a
public debate is the other exclusive feature we have on one of the
most recognisable chefs in the country Heston Blumenthal. Few chefs
evoke more debate over cooking methods than the man who serves up
slices of history with a science-based approach. But is it genius
or gimmickry? Read our article and decide for yourself.
And while youre making up your mind you might want to take a
stroll round the grounds of the Chobham mansion thats on the market
for 4 million. What a fabulous place.
Talking of fabulous, we were delighted to receive an invitation
(quite rightly, of course) for afternoon tea with the big boss of
one of the worlds top hotels the newly renovated Savoy in London.
Its undergone a 250 million face-lift and we wanted to check the
results.
Also in this issue, we find out what you should be wearing in
the office this season, take a look at the next generation of super
sports cars, step inside the newest restaurant to open and stake a
claim to Surrey being the birthplace of cricket.
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reader hot under the collar.
THE NEWSUndercover policemen head out on an official pub crawl,
and plans for an eco park at Shepperton suffer a setback.
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IN ALL ITS SPLENDOURAfternoon tea with the big boss of the Savoy
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SPRING FEVERDrink a toast to the current season with some
refreshing wines.
MORE THAN LIP SERVICEBenjamin James reveals the ethos behind his
new Epsom restaurant.
MOTORSMAC ATTACKWe take a look at the years hottest supersports
car, the McLaren Automotive MP4-12C.
HOMESPA TOWN SPARKLEWhy Epsom remains the most expensive spa
town in the country.
TO THE MANOR BORNStroll round the 16 acres of this Grade II
listed manor house in Chobham. It could be yours for just 4
million.
SHADES OF SUMMERAdd colour and style to your home with our
design guide.
TAP INTO BATHROOM TRENDSWe visit a Hersham showroom to find out
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Care Now in its 12th year, Aveda created Earth Month in April
1999 to raise funds for environmental issues around the world, and
it has since raised almost 20 million. Earth Month 2011 (in
partnership with the Global Greengrants Fund) will concentrate on
community-based water projects in more than 40 countries. How can
you help? Well, simply get yourself along to your nearest Aveda
store and pick up a gorgeous smelling and totally organic soy wax
Light the Way candle. It costs 16, and 12.80 from each purchase in
the UK goes to the Global Greengrants Fund.
Visit More than 20,000 late-flowering tulip bulbs were planted
around the Polesden Lacey estate last year and they should all be
in marvellous bloom from the end of the month through to the middle
of May. A National Trust property, this Edwardian country estate
near Dorking is the perfect backdrop for a Spring show of colour.
Lift your spirits and be inspired with ideas for your own
garden.
Covet ... If youre searching for an excellent 3D picture at an
amazing price, look no further than the Sony Blu-ray BDP-S570
player. Theres nothing flash about it, true, but its spec includes
wi-fi for streaming and accessing web content such as BBC iPlayer,
as well as 1GB of internal memory. Designed to supersede the DVD
format, the name Blu-ray refers to the blue laser used to read the
disc, which allows information to be stored at a greater density
than longer-wavelength red laser DVDs. 230 at any Sony Centre.
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Watch Julia Roberts stars in this adaptation of Elizabeth
Gilberts 2006 memoir of enlightenment, which has had a bit of a
makeover by Glee creator Ryan Murphy, who bathes every scene in a
golden glow. The film, Eat, Pray Love, follows Liz (Julia Roberts)
as she lets go of her husband, her house and her successful career
in order to find inner peace and, ultimately, true love. This quest
takes her first to Italy, where she eats copious amounts of pasta
and ice cream, then to an ashram in India, and finally to the
island of Bali. A feelgood, escapist film. Around 10 from
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This month you shouldRead Never Let Me Go, a strange and
haunting story from the man who brought us the Booker Prize-winning
The Remains of the Day back in 1989. Kazuo Ishiguros dystopian
novel about a group of friends growing up at a seemingly idyllic
Hailsham school was fi rst published in 2005, but has now been made
into a fi lm starring Keira Knightley and Andrew Garfi eld.
Narrated by Kathy, now 31, the fate that has always awaited her and
her friends in the wider world becomes devastatingly clear. If you
didnt catch it fi rst time round, make sure you get hold of a copy
now. Paperback 7.99 available from Waterstones.
This month you shouldThis month you should
Wear Luxury handbag designer Anya Sushkos new collection in
neutral shades of camel and tan are the perfect bags for Spring.
The interior design student and former model, who worked for the
late Alexander McQueen at his couture studio, has created some
truly timeless designs which can be worn season after season.
Whether for work or play, this creation will bring style to any
ensemble. The White Modern Extravaganza bag is available for 750 at
anyasushko.com
Find ... If you feel the need to work for your chocolate, there
are plenty of Easter egg hunts around the county this month. Try
the National Trust hunt at Box Hill Gardens (see
eastereggtrails.co.uk), a large trail in a stunning location with
lots of games and face painters on the day. Or visit the egg hunt
and mobile farm at the Lightwater Country Park from April 19 to 20
(for further information call 01276 707 166). Enjoy the hunt!
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Listen The Leith Hill Music Festival is the countrys leading
choral event and it has been held annually in Dorking since 1905,
so its something of an institution. The present festival conductor
is the Sony award winning BBC radio presenter and former Kings
singer, Brian Kay. Its open to the public on purchase of a festival
programme priced at 2 and starts on Thursday April 7. For more
information visit lhmf.co.uk
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Strut ... For all you shoe lovers out there, this is the
ultimate gift. Marsha Hall Handmade Shoes in Bookham, Surrey, are
offering a bespoke shoe-fi tting service. After youve had your feet
measured and chosen the style, heel height and heel shape, you can
have a pair specially made even take along your own leather or
fabric if you like. Prices start from 360. If you fancy making your
own, try their two-day shoe making workshops at 250. For more
information see marshahall.com
Enjoy ... The third album from American folk and blues band The
Low Anthem marks a clear departure from their 2009 offering, Oh My
God, Charlie Darwin. The music on the newly-released Smart Flesh is
a more stripped down, melodious mix of styles,
clearly led by the folk side of the band (think acoustic
guitars, banjos, vocal harmonies and the angelic tones of Bon
Iver). The rock is still there on a couple of tracks, but this time
it doesnt dominate the music. Around 10 from amazon.co.uk
folk side of the band (think acoustic guitars, banjos, vocal
harmonies and the angelic tones of Bon Iver). The rock is still
there on a couple of tracks, but this time it doesnt dominate the
music. Around 10 from amazon.co.uk
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Toast Toast the new couple on Friday April 29 at Denbies Wine
Estate in Dorking with a Royal Wedding Celebration Ball. Bask in
the Royal treatment with a red carpet fanfare and canap reception,
and theyre serving the exact menu put in front of Her Majesty The
Queen and HRH Prince Philip during their visit to Denbies in March
2004. Carriages will be at midnight, glass slippers optional! For
more information see denbies.co.uk
See ... Fed up having to wear glasses? Then you might want to
pop along to The Clock House in Dorking Road, Epsom, on the evening
of Monday April 18. Thats where youll fi nd optician Paul Ursell
providing information and advice on how you can achieve good vision
without the need for glasses. It will include his thoughts on the
latest safe, premium lens implants. All of which should prove more
than useful, particularly if youre agonising over the need for eye
surgery of one form or another. For more details call 0800 980
4747.
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Sir, I just had to email to say I am really, really pleased with
our coverage in the first issue of So Surrey magazine. In fact, I
am so happy I am ordering more copies to put in our showroom. I
think everyone will love it! Thanks again.
Sarah McDadeBalneal BathroomsGodalming
Ed: Thank you were just letting the praise wash over us!
Sir, I just had to write to say how much my husband and I loved
your new magazine. Its so glossy, it really is So Surrey. I am a
huge fan of Jamie Oliverand enjoyed reading the interview
about his 30-minute meals. I cant wait for his TV series. I was
fascinated by Surreys secret literary links, too. I hadnt realised
H G Wells War of the Worlds started with a meteor landing on little
old Horsell Common. And can you really buy a
15,000 bottle of whisky? My husband loved that! We look forward
to more entertaining nuggets in the next issue.
Antonia and David LucasWoking
Ed: To answer your question, the whisky went down a treat.
Sir, Thanks for your timely questioning of Lady Gagas star
power. Yes, I do think it is all just a PR mans dream, with each
appearance or performance more shocking than the last in her
desperate need to grab the headlines. Turning up at an awards show
in a dress made of meat was just gross! All her antics are very
tiresome and in the end the music gets lost. Please can we all stop
going gaga about Lady Gaga and maybe she will emerge just as
herself one day?
Guy DaviesLingfield
Ed: What would we talk about, though, without these colourful
characters?
Sir, It has been four years in the making, so when they finally
announced the name of Guildfords new and much-touted entertainment
venue, I thought it
was going to be something really special. The council promised
us a name which would be new and original, but what did they
finally come up with? G Live is this really the best we can do?
Sue CornwallGuildford
Ed: Be fair, four years in council time is pretty fast!
Sir, I am no Spring chicken, but I do like to keep fit and
healthy and Ive discovered a new way of exercising that knocks the
spots off zumba (dancing) hula hooping! I know its shameless
promotion, but theres a class on at Coronation House, Gogmore Lane,
Chertsey on April 16, 2-4pm. Great fun if youre over 50, like me!
thehoopdanceco.co.uk
Maggie CarioChertsey
Ed: We look forward to seeingthe pictures.
LETTER OF THE MONTHSir, After your recent profi le on Lady Gaga,
I would like to congratulate another fabulous woman for making her
mark on the world. The recent International Womens Day fi lm
campaign starring Daniel Craig in a dress [see youtube.com] and
Dame Judi Dench as M effectively highlighted the gender inequality
that still unbelievably persists in the 21st century. It makes me
realise that the achievements of women are to be greatly
admired in this (still) male-dominated society.
Sarah BrightlingVia email
Ed: Thanks for the chance to run our favourite licence to chill
picture of Mr Craig as something of a sucker, an ice lolly
smoothie.
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Sir, I just had to Sir, I just had to write to say how write to
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And now for
Speed cutS Calls for lower speed limits at accident black spots
in the county are to be investigated.
The speed limit on the A24 between Dorking and Mickleham is
currently 70mph, but county councillors have recommended cutting
this to 50mph. Blackbrook Road in North Holmwood could also have a
new 30mph limit.
There have been two fatalities in the last two years on the A24,
and Blackbrook Road has been the scene of accidents in both 2007
and 2008. Leader of the speed-cut campaign Debbie Cameron has
gathered more than 350 signatures, and the county councils local
committee has agreed to further investigation of both roads.
conServation GrowthAfter a six-week public consultation and an
initial appraisal made back in 2009, its been decided that the
Pirbright Conservation Area will be expanded.
The original boundary was designated in 1973 and was drawn
tightly around the built area of the village but does not include
the wider landscape setting or some of the other historic
buildings.
The proposed new boundary will enlarge the conservation area to
include West Heath, Vapery Lane and the area around Pirbright Manor
and the Mill. It will also be extended to the north to include Lord
Pirbrights cottages on Dawneys Hill and the area of Pirbright
Common immediately opposite, up to the Borough Boundary with
Woking.
potato headSWatch out for flying potatoes if you live in
Weybridge. According to local reports, the normally sedate Surrey
town has suddenly become awash with spud missiles emanating from
small, dark vehicles.
The drive-by gang hurled several potatoes at two girls walking
down Old Avenue and hit one of them in three places. Spud-bashing
has also been reported in Queens Road, Monument Hill and Oatlands
Drive.
Apparently, Esher residents are also being targeted, including
people at a bus stop and a woman who was struck in the chest by a
flying potato thrown from a black car. Surrey Police are on the
case and would like to hear from any witnesses or anyone with
information.
trYinG tiMe Surrey is set to turn little players into rugby
stars as big as Lawrence Dallaglio, Jonny Wilkinson and Martin
Johnson.
The county is going mini-rugby mad, with the biggest of four
weekend festivals for eager youngsters kicking off on April 3.
Following last months B tournaments at Sutton & Epsom and
Camberley, even more players (3,700 under-7s and under-12s) are
tackling the Surrey championship A festival at Dorking RFC and the
Old Reigatians Rugby Club with 42 clubs taking part.
waSte not Plans for Surreys controversial Eco Park have suffered
a setback. The application for the park at Charlton Lane,
Shepperton, was due to be considered by the Planning and Regulatory
Committee, but a number of issues have been raised by the Health
and Safety Executive (HSE) that now need to be addressed before the
application can go ahead.
The HSE says the proposals fail to provide information on the
fire and explosion hazards associated with the dangerous substances
handled or produced by the process.
Through specialised technology (anaerobic digestion and batch
oxidation system gasification), the Eco Park will process food and
residual waste, reducing the need for landfill and producing enough
electricity to power thousands of homes.
Council bosses have sought to reassure residents that the Eco
Park is the best local option.
drinKinG BoBBieSWatch out if you see a new face suddenly
becoming a regular in your local you could be drinking with your
neighbourhood policeman. But if you are, then its a good thing.
Surrey Police are launching an innovative plan to plant plain
clothes officers in pubs in three towns with a reputation for
anti-social behaviour Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge and West
Molesey.
The novel idea is the brainchild of Elmbridge police chief,
Inspector David Hollingsworth, who says that the secret policemen
will also use their pub crawls as a general tool to make sure
everything is in place.
He adds that they will let good licensees, who are happy to
co-operate, know they are there, but will stay undercover in more
difficult drinking establishments, especially large ones where
staff cant see everything that is going on.
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MASTERCLASS BY ONE OF BRITAINS MOST SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSWOMEN KARREN
BRADY. THE SPORT EXECUTIVE, BROADCASTER, AUTHOR AND ADVISER TO LORD
SUGAR ON THE APPRENTICE SHARED WITH THEM AN INSPIRATIONAL ACCOUNT
OF HER SUCCESS. SHE WAS TALKING AT A MEETING OF THE GUILDFORD
COLLEGE GROUP TO LAUNCH ITS SERVICES TO BUSINESSES TEAM. THEYRE
WORKING WITH THE NATIONAL APPRENTICE SERVICE TO RECRUIT 100
APPRENTICES IN GUILDFORD IN 100 DAYS. THE GROUP INCLUDES GUILDFORD
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Heston Blumenthal boasts three Michelin stars and reportedly a
four-month waiting list for a table at his new London restaurant
called Dinner. And if you dont want to wait that long for a table
you can always bid on eBay where reservations are being
auctioned.
It is food critic of The Times, Giles Coren, who has attached to
Dinner the title of the best restaurant in the world and the
accolades continue to flow in. But how has the self-taught kitchen
wizard risen to such dizzying heights in the hospitality
business?
He is renowned for his scientific and rather unusual approach to
food and here (for the benefit of those who have been living on
another planet) we must mention the fact some of his best-known
dishes include snail porridge and egg and bacon ice cream. Eager
diners brave such culinary challenges every day in order to eat at
the chefs prestigious table.
Sixteen years ago, Heston Blumenthal fulfilled a childhood
ambition by buying his own pub in Bray, Berkshire. It was not the
most auspicious start to his culinary career The Fat Duck was at
that time known as the last chance saloon for badly-behaved local
drinkers.
The young chef had to contend with a tiny kitchen and poor
equipment that struggled to meet his needs, while limited funds
forced Heston to put in 20-hour days and catch naps on piles of old
tea towels.
But he rose to the challenge and within five years, The Fat Duck
was awarded its first Michelin star. Less than a decade after
opening its doors, the restaurant won a third star and Mr
Blumenthal had become one of the most respected and creative chefs
in the world.
I was determined that if I failed, it wouldnt be due to lack of
effort, he says.
As the poster boy for the much mis-used term molecular
gastronomy, Heston has experimented with practically every element
of cookery. Whether using vacuums to create better
HES ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNISABLE CHEFS IN THE COUNTRY AND HAS
OPENED WHAT IS APPARENTLY THE BEST RESTAURANT IN THE WORLD. HE IS
HESTON BLUMENTHAL, HAILED BY SOME AS BRITAINS MOST BRILLIANT AND
EXPERIMENTAL CHEF. GENIUS OR GIMMICKRY? WHERE DO YOU STAND?
I WAS DETERMINED THAT IF I FAILED, IT WOULDNT BE DUE TO LACK OF
EFFORT
bubbles in chocolate mousse, or giving diners iPods so they can
listen to waves crashing as they eat his famous dish, The Sound of
the Sea, he has pushed the boundaries of taste, texture and
form.
His many fans believe he is taking food to new and unexplored
levels, while critics feel his experiments are over-ambitious
vanity projects that suck the life out of cookery.
You start with the intuition, then try to find the justification
for why it works, he explains, when quizzed about using technology
to create new and unusual taste sensations.
Ill experiment by breaking down the aroma compounds in food and
seeing whats compatible, but more often than not it happens the
other way round; you combine flavours, and because youve developed
a memory for tastes, this reminds you of something else.
Heston failed science at school and preferred art, although both
disciplines can be seen in his work. But the 44-year-old has
also
shown he knows how to do the basics extremely well and appeal to
the mainstream, alongside his more adventurous clientele.
Last year, for instance, he created a Christmas pudding for
Waitrose which sold out well in advance of the festivities, with
some puds fetching up to four times the original 13.99 price on
eBay.
His creative approach to mundane meals has been put to good use
on television recent projects have seen him revamping the food on
offer at institutions such as Little Chef, British Airways and the
NHS; at Alder Hay Childrens Hospital he persuaded chefs to ditch
frozen waffles in favour of worm pizzas.
Although he does not appear to have the natural TV flair of
Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay, the apparently mild-mannered chef
once boasted a temper that would put all his peers in the shade.
Heston has revealed that he conquered serious anger management
issues, which once saw him pull a shotgun on debt collectors. And
he has not lost his temper in the kitchen for years.
Despite the gift for alchemy that has turned him into an
international superstar, Heston has never received any formal
training, beyond a few weeks work experience in professional
kitchens. His obsession with great food began at the age of 16,
when his parents took him to a Michelin-starred restaurant in
Provence.
The experience proved inspirational but, surprisingly, he did
not go to catering college and instead spent the next decade in a
variety of day jobs, from photocopier salesman to credit
controller.
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Heston Blumenthal By Numbers
But his spare time was not wasted Heston used his leisure hours
to study the science of food and went to France for a fortnight
every Summer, mastering the French classics he intended to serve in
his own bistro one day. That dream came true when he bought the
450-year-old pub, The Fat Duck, and the technical difficulties he
experienced in the early days actually contributed to his
ground-breaking style.
Forced to find creative ways around the kitchen equipments
deficiencies the oven exploded on the second day Heston turned to
academic physicists for help, which started a continuing
association with the world of science.
A few years ago, he convinced the Royal Society of Chemistry
that his interest in the subject was more than just an eye for
publicity stunts.
What Ive done in the last 15 or 20 years is to access as much
information as I could get hold of that I could actually
understand, whether its from experimental psychology or someone who
specialises in hydrocolloids, and then take that information and
use it as a learning process, Blumenthal said at the time.
Although hes always trying to push the boundaries and find new
ways of eating, he is also interested in historic dishes. Diners at
The Fat Duck can sample revived versions of Anjou Pigeon and Mock
Turtle Soup, which was popular in the mid-1800s.
In 2005 the restaurant was named the best place to eat on earth,
but it has not all been calm in the kitchen. Two years ago, a food
poisoning scare forced the Fat Duck to close for a fortnight, an
experience which Heston called the worst period of my life, without
a doubt.
Heston, and his restaurant, survived the scandal and the
critical reception of his latest dining venture, which you can
reach via the lobby of the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, proves that
his star is continuing to rise. His television career is going from
strength to strength, so it appears that Heston is becoming the
acceptable face of weird science. The proof of the pudding, they
say, is....
Heston Blumenthal In His Own Words
From my point of view, Id say the biggest benefit that science
has had on my cooking is my achieving consistency.
It was quite a challenge to make people eat crab ice cream.
Now my complaint is there are only 18 hours to work in a
day.
If it doesnt taste good it doesnt go on the menu.
Being branded number one restaurant in the world is actually
very humbling.
I like asking questions, to keep learning; people with big egos
might not want to look unsure.
I am not the worlds most confident person.
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Power ListThe 2011ThERES a cORE Of PEOPLE In EvERy cOunTy WhO,
In SOmE ShaPE OR fORm, InfLuEncE EvEnTS and LIfESTyLES. hERE, fOR
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Our exclusive Power List 2011 identifies the 20 men and women
who most impact and influence our daily lives. Individuals have
gained a place on the So Surrey list for a whole host of reasons.
They might be at the heart of local
politics or involved in protecting us from crime. They might
work with local charities or in PR. They might provide jobs, take
care of our health needs or be entrepreneurs or clergy.
Whatever their contribution to our community each individual on
our 2011 Power List has been identified by So Surrey
researchers
as someone special. In compiling the list we have talked, over
the past three months, with people across the county whose opinions
and judgments we value.
Out of that research have come 20 names who make a significant
and measurable difference to our world people who are successful
and stand out from the crowd.
We find out what the people on the list do for the county of
Surrey, and what makes them special. from politicians in the
coalition Governments inner circle with the ear of the Prime
minister to the entrepreneur who started a multi-million pound
business in her mothers garage, their backgrounds make fascinating
reading! here then, in order, are those on our Power List
overleaf:
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01Leader of Surrey County CouncilDr Andrew Povey
Being leader of the biggest political group on the council (the
Conservatives) plus chairman of South East Strategic Leaders (SESL)
makes Councillor Andrew Povey the most infl uential person in
Surrey.
As the senior elected member on the authority his views and
thoughts touch much of our daily lives. He provides direction and
drive for the county and plays a lead role in the strategic policy
and budget aims of the council.
Andrew Povey is a key fi gure in the councils relationships with
central government. After a recent meeting with Parliament fi
gures, he said: Surrey has three Cabinet Members and several other
Ministers in the Coalition Government, so it is important I
continue to build a close relationship with them and act as a key
link to local government.
Not much of consequence happens in this county without his
knowledge and input.
Of particular concern to Andrew Povey at the moment are the
diffi culties surrounding on-street parking and its effect on local
businesses. He is also pushing for more investment in the countys
infrastructure and for full fi nancial autonomy for local
government.
He argued recently in his blog that: A local authority needs to
be free from central Government restrictions; free from the burden
of national redistribution and free to manage its fi nances with
concern only to local taxpayers.
02 Member of Parliament for Surrey HeathMichael Gove MP
Three of Surreys Conservative MPs were given Cabinet posts in
the Tory/Lib Dem Coalition Government, and this man is arguably the
most prominent. Also Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove
is rarely out of the news. A recent headline-grabbing initiative,
encouraging schoolchildren to read 50 books a year, caused quite a
stir, as did his vocal support of academy schools.
One of David Camerons closest allies in opposition, Michael Gove
took up the post of Education Secretary despite reportedly saying
that he would be happy to forgo a Cabinet position in order to let
a Liberal Democrat politician take his place.
A journalist by trade, Michael Gove worked for both local and
national newspapers, radio and TV for many years. He was first
elected as Member of Parliament for Surrey Heath in May 2005.
Now in charge of one of the biggest-spending government
departments, he has responsibility for overseeing childrens
services, education and training for 14 to 19-year-olds, and
inspecting schools and care providers. In particular, he is
committed to raising standards in state schools and helping
children from less privileged backgrounds to maximise their
potential.
The MP works hard in the local community, recently backing
Camberleys bid to become a heart town for the British Heart
Foundation, and visiting schools and education providers. Last year
he called a meeting with Surrey Heath head teachers to ask for
their thoughts on how he can make their jobs easier and their
schools better for pupils. He explained: I want to give teachers
more freedom and more resources to enable them to do the best they
can for the children they teach. The heads of Surrey Heath schools
have been very helpful in offering their thoughts on how I can
help.
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03 Member of Parliament for South West SurreyJeremy Hunt MP
With the Olympic Games coming up in 2012, this man is going to
be very busy indeed. As Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics,
Media and Sport, Jeremy Hunt will have specifi c responsibility for
the 9.4 billion London Olympics, joining Lord Sebastian Coe, London
Mayor Boris Johnson and former MP Lord Colin Moynihan on the
Olympics Board.
He says: This is the best job in government, with responsibility
for areas full of passionate enthusiasts, and where Britain really
leads the world. I feel very humbled, and also somewhat daunted, as
the 2012 Olympics is the biggest logistical operation we have ever
had in our history.
He was fi rst elected in 2005, and almost trebled his majority
in South West Surrey from 5,711 to 16,318 after the General
Election in 2010. Speaking of his appointment to David Camerons
Cabinet, he said that this would not have been possible if the
people of South West Surrey had not returned me to Parliament, and
I will never forget my fi rst and foremost responsibility is to the
people who gave me my job.
He is well known locally for his supermarket surgeries and has
campaigned actively on local issues, including overdevelopment and
local NHS services. He was closely involved in the successful fi
ghts to prevent the closure of the Royal Surrey and Milford
Hospitals.
04 Chief Constable of Surrey Police Mark Rowley
As chief police officer for Surrey, Mark Rowley is responsible
for neighbourhood policing for the, approximately, 1.1 million
residents of the county. He sets the forces vision and direction,
heads the Chief Officer Group and provides visible leadership to
the force.
He began his policing career in the West Midlands, having
graduated from St. Catharines College, Cambridge. After a uniformed
and detective career in Birmingham, he moved to the National
Criminal Intelligence Service.
On transferring to the county as Chief Superintendent in West
Surrey, he oversaw major crime reductions and led several
countywide initiatives.
He was appointed Assistant Chief Constable of Surrey Police in
March 2004, where his responsibilities included local policing,
crime reduction and criminal justice. He is an enthusiastic
advocate of the involvement of local people in policing in
Surrey.
Mark Rowley has been outspoken in the past about issues such as
the previous Governments so-called target-driven attitude to crime.
He says: When the public contact us about minor disputes and
incidents, they want practical solutions. They do not want officers
to feel compelled to record all incidents as crimes and to always
arrest those involved simply to hit targets.
He also took legal action against the government in 2007 for
what he called irrational and unreasonable spending cuts on his
force when 200 police jobs, including front-line officers, were in
danger of being axed.
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05Conservative Vice Chairman of Surrey County CouncilLavinia
Sealy
Having been a Surrey councillor since 1997, Lavinia Sealy has a
wide range of experience in local issues.
She has served on education and environmental committees, and
from 2005 to 2009 was the lead backbencher for the voluntary sector
(now called the Voluntary Community & Faith Sector). While
there, she was a key advocate of building better relationships
between public bodies and the voluntary sector through a local
scheme called the Surrey Compact.
She has also served on the Adult & Community Care Select
Committee and Health Scrutiny, as well as being a trustee of Surrey
& Borders Mental Health Trust.
She is particularly interested in ensuring that new government
policies truly improve the lives of Surrey residents and arent
simply cost-cutting exercises. She is a strong advocate for better
patient care and services in the area, low council tax, and safe
roads for all.
06Chief Executive of Surrey PCTAnne Walker
Health care touches all our lives, and the quality of service
and treatment we receive through our hospitals is very much in the
hands of the Surrey NHS Trust. And the woman in charge of that on a
day-to-day basis is Chief Executive Anne Walker. Each year Anne
Walker and her team are responsible for a budget of 1.4 billion and
1.1 million patients.
With more than 20 years experience in top NHS jobs, Anne Walker
turned around the finances of the Bedfordshire Heartlands PCT in
2007. She also had success in 2000 when she was made the first
woman chief executive of an ambulance trust (Bedfordshire and
Hertfordshire). Under her leadership, the ambulance trust moved
from zero to three-star status, and is only one of five ambulance
trusts nationally to have achieved this.
Anne Walker is a relative newcomer to Surrey, having taken up
her post in September last year. She is responsible for making some
difficult spending decisions, especially in the light of the
present tough economic situation. She recently said that NHS
Surreys forecasted overspend of 35 million was unacceptable.
Last year she defended NHS Surreys decision to halt the
provision of IVF treatment on the NHS, saying: The changes we
support will see the most vital services safeguarded, patients with
the greatest health needs prioritised and clinical evidence behind
every decision.
The chief executive has also been a major backer of community
hospitals, where a fewer number will provide a greater enhanced
level of care. Hospitals in Woking, Caterham Dene, Farnham and
Haslemere have all been earmarked for this.
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07 PublicistMax Clifford
A veteran in the world of public relations, Max Clifford has
been looking after the interests of his showbiz clients for the
last 40 years. Today, he has become almost as recognisable as the
clients he represents, and his views are often sought by the media
on a wide range of subjects.
Max Clifford was born in Surrey and still lives in the county
today. He wields significant power in the media world, both making
the headlines and, frequently, trying to stop them if theyre
detrimental to his clients.
After leaving school at 15 with no qualifications, he had a
disastrous first job as a shop assistant before training as a
journalist and then becoming press officer for EMI Records in 1962,
where he was tasked with promoting an unknown band from Liverpool
called The Beatles.
He was only 27 when he started his own company, Max Clifford
Associates, looking after UK press for big names like Marlon
Brando, Frank Sinatra and Muhammad Ali.
He is a patron of the CHASE childrens hospice in Guildford, and
is also involved with Oasis, a charity in Cobham that takes care of
children from broken homes. He is a patron of the Royal Marsden
Hospital (which has two hospitals one in Chelsea, London and
another in Sutton, Surrey) and handles its media work for free.
08HM Lord-Lieutenant of SurreySarah Goad
An apolitical post, Lord-Lieutenants are appointed by The Queen
on the advice of the Prime Minister (who consults widely in the
county concerned). As theyre chosen by The Queen, their main duty
is to uphold the dignity of the Crown and they act as a link
between the Crown and the county they represent.
Sarah Goad has been Lord-Lieutenant since 1997, and is
interested in all aspects of life within the county, both business,
social and cultural. She also advises on nominations for the
National Honours List.
This is an unpaid post and the age of retirement is 75. The
hours arent exactly 9 to 5 either its a huge responsibility that
allows you to meet people from all backgrounds and walks of life,
and demands a tireless energy and enthusiasm for the local
area.
Today, her official duties include being chief magistrate in the
county, chairing the committee that advises the Lord Chancellor on
who should become a magistrate.
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09 Vice-Chancellor of the University of Surrey Professor
Christopher Snowden
The fi rst students passed through the University of Surreys
doors in 1894 and the establishment gained degree-awarding powers
in the late 1990s. Professor Snowden joined the university as
Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive in 2005 and today has
responsibility for some 12,000 students.
Professor Snowden has excellent academic credentials. He is a
distinguished engineer with wide experience, in particular, of the
international microwave and semiconductor industry.
He is president of a number of institutes and academies and has
an infl uence which goes far beyond the university walls. He has
recently been appointed to the governing body of the UKs Technology
Strategy Board (which advises government on how to remove barriers
to innovation and accelerate new technology in the UK in order to
drive growth).
Apart from his impressive track record, which has seen him as
non-executive director of several companies, advisor to many others
and author of eight books and more than 300 technical papers,
Professor Snowden is hugely active in his local community.
He is Patron of Surrey Youth Focus, an umbrella organisation for
the voluntary youth groups of the county, and was Chair of the
Daphne Jackson Trust from 2005 to 2009, an independent charity
dedicated to returning talented scientists, engineers and
technologists to careers after a break of two years or more. He is
a governor of the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Trust.
The university itself is also heavily involved with the wider
community. The university organisation Surrey Satellite Technology
Ltd (SSTL) was recently acquired by EADS Astrium, Europes leading
space company. They have a long-standing relationship with the
Guildford School of Acting (GSA), and last year the Manor Park
campus became the home of the multi-million pound Surrey Sports
Park, providing a world-class sporting facility for staff,
students, and the local community.
10 Strategic Director for Change and Efficiency at Surrey County
CouncilJulie Fisher
According to figures from the Local Government Association,
women made up only 21 per cent of council chief executives and just
30 per cent of senior managers in 2009.
But it appears Surrey County Council is leading the way in terms
of equality, as the appointment of Julie Fisher as Strategic
Director for Change and Efficiency last year pushed women into the
majority on the senior management team there. They now have four
women to three men.
Julie Fisher not only has the mammoth task of dealing with the
impact of the public sector spending reductions locally, she is
also involved in ensuring the council is fit for the future a
difficult balance to strike. Says Julie: This is far from easy,
especially when we have a savings target of more than 200 million
over four years.
I dont think there has been a time when local government has
faced such large challenges. Neither has there been such an
opportunity to do things differently but better, she adds.
Julie Fisher is responsible for seeing through changes in the
way the council works, enabling staff to work more effectively
through better use of technology and giving them access to learning
and development opportunities. She is also involved in discussions
with other public sector bodies, to find ways of driving down costs
by using their collective purchasing power.
She is committed to striking the best deals possible for
external goods and supplies and ensuring the councils own services
are as efficient and effective as possible. This has included a
three-year programme of Public Value Reviews, still ongoing, of all
the councils services and functions, to ensure they truly provide
value for money for residents. To date, they have identified total
cumulative savings of 74 million over four years.
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11EntrepreneurKate Lester
A serial entrepreneur and new business mentor who specialises in
the turnaround, accelerated growth and start-up of small to medium
sized enterprises in the UK, Kate has helped many businesses in the
south east in their attempt to get off the ground.
Starting her first business aged 20 in 1992, Kate has extensive
knowledge of the courier industry and associated fields. As well as
being chairman of various local associations, Kate was one of the
founding directors of DA Systems and Webforce Logistics. She is
currently Managing Director of Diamond Logistics and consults with
a variety of start-ups in the South East.
Passionate about the local business community, she is an avid
supporter of the Surrey Chambers of Commerce and the Phyllis
Tuckwell Hospice in Farnham, and works hard to create strong ties
between the charitable sector and commerce.
Through Diamond Logistics, she set up a charity-based loyalty
card scheme which is aiming to raise 30,000 within the next two
years to support local community programmes relating to sport,
culture and palliative care.
I have set up this scheme to create a lasting and meaningful
relationship between the business community and local charities,
says Kate. Due to current financial pressures, many businesses are
finding it difficult to justify charity donations. The Diamond
Donate card will enable them to contribute towards three diverse
but highly respected local charities, at no extra cost to their
business.
12 Executive Director of Surrey Community FoundationWendy
Varcoe
Wendy helped establish the charity back in 2005, becoming its
first Executive Director. An independent charitable trust, their
mission is to improve the lives of people in Surrey by raising the
level of giving. They award grants to local community and voluntary
groups who make a real difference to the well-being of those in the
county.
Wendy heads up the team and takes overall responsibility for the
strategy and development of this charitable organisation. In this
time she has overseen the development of permanent funds as well as
increasing the numbers of grants given to support community
needs.
Recently the trust was chosen out of 600 groups nationally to
benefit from a cash sum of 143,000 from the National Endowment for
Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA) with support from the Big
Lottery Fund. The money will go to a community in Esher, and the
idea is to provide activities and projects to benefit local
residents. Wendy is also behind the Surrey Chambers of Commerce
Community Fund a unique new fund launched by the chambers in
partnership with the Community Foundation for Surrey, which enables
large local businesses who might not otherwise have the time to
give to charity to do so quickly and easily.
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13 Bishop of GuildfordBishop Christopher Hill
The Right Reverend Christopher John Hill is the ninth Bishop of
Guildford. His diocese (which he took up in 2004) covers the
western half of the County of Surrey and his seat is in Guildford
at the Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit.
Bishops play a leadership role within the church, but Bishop
Hill is not simply concerned with ecclesiastical matters. He is one
of the 21 senior bishops entitled by length of tenure to sit in the
House of Lords, and was introduced in May 2010. The second chamber
of the UK Parliament, members of the Lords play a vital role in
making laws and keeping a check on government, so Bishop Hills
influence extends far beyond local matters.
Bishop Hill was in the news in May last year when he called for
the House of Lords to be preserved.
In July 2009, Hill was once again in the news when he criticised
the Church of Sweden over their decision to approve gay marriage,
warning of immediate and negative ecumenical consequences owing to
the decision.
Before he moved to Surrey in 1989, Bishop Hill was a canon
residentiary (responsible for the day-to-day administration of the
cathedral and its property) and precentor (someone who directs the
churchs services) of St Pauls Cathedral, London.
14 Founder of The Hazelhurst TrustDr Helen Bowcock
A former businesswoman who is now heavily involved with local
giving, Helen Bowcock and her husband Matthew founded the
Hazelhurst Trust in 2000 after selling their software company. It
seemed logical to give away some of the money we made when we sold
the business, she says.
The trust focuses mainly on organisations in Surrey and those
that work with young people from deprived backgrounds. Seventy per
cent of its funds are distributed by the Surrey Community
Foundation, and it gives the rest out itself.
The trust typically awards funding worth about 6,000 a year over
a period of between three and five years, but also gives larger
grants.
With her research background, Helen recently helped the Surrey
Community Foundation decide on who was in most need of funding in
the region.
Indeed, Helen works closely with the foundation with her own
trust. She said recently that her fund is simply a drop in the
ocean in relation to what is required, and to this end joined
forces with the foundation to enable them to contribute to
something much more powerful and wide reaching.
Helen is an alumna of The Philanthropy Workshop, an
international programme run by the Institute for Philanthropy. She
recently researched and wrote the report Hidden Surrey: Why local
giving is needed to strengthen our communities. In this she
highlighted pockets of neglect throughout the county amid higher
income areas but also found a range of local charities, across
Surrey stepping up where the government had failed.
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15 Chief Executive of the Rutland Group / Dunsfold ParkJim
McAllister
Jim McAllister may be very active in his local community, but
this hasnt necessarily endeared him to everybody.
In 1984 Jim McAllister founded the Rutland Group, an
award-winning, privately owned property development, management and
investment company.
In 2002 The Rutland Group acquired the 260-hectare Dunsfold
Aerodrome near Guildford from BAE Systems.
No stranger to opposition, in 2006 his company put forward plans
to build a new Surrey village for the 21st century 2,600 houses on
the land at Dunsfold Park. The ambitious plans triggered nearly
3,000 objections and were rejected, but not before causing a storm
locally and prompting the establishment of the STOP Dunsfold Park
New Town campaign.
In late 2007, Dunsfold Park Ltd applied once again to have their
plans for the new town selected as one of Gordon Browns proposed
eco-towns with a biomass power station, hybrid and electric public
transport and food supplies from a local farm.But this was rejected
in 2008.
Dunsfold Park today is home to more than 100 businesses,
employing over 700 people. The Park has a reputation for attracting
companies at the forefront of their industries and is home to a
number of ground-breaking green enterprises.
It is also home to the BBCs Top Gear and doubled for Miami
airport in the James Bond fi lm Casino Royale.
16 Provincial Grand Master of SurreyEric Stuart-Bamford
With his rather impressive title, Eric Stuart-Bamford is leader
of the Surrey Freemasons, commanding more than 300 lodges scattered
across the county and 8,000 Surrey men (women arent allowed).
Eric has been a Mason since his army days in 1974. Now more than
half way through his ten-year term as Grand Master, he says the
Masons offer comradeship and unity of purpose.
And despite the theories of what goes on behind the closed doors
of the masons lodges, no one is allowed to discuss religion or
politics when we meet, he says. There are no conspiracies here. If
I ever find anyone whos canvassing for advancement in their
business, its the end for him.
The Masons aim for personal spiritual development, friendly
get-togethers and, in the process, manage some extremely impressive
fundraising for charities, both Masonic and otherwise. Here in
Surrey, the Masons help charities such as CHASE, the
Guildford-based childrens hospice.
For an organisation which Eric Stuart-Bamford describes as
private, and most people would call downright secretive, you can
see them decked out in all their regalia at their annual service at
Guildford Cathedral.
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17 Chief Executive of Surrey Chambers of Commerce Louise
Punter
With its close proximity to London, Surrey has always been a
great place to do business and is one of the most successful and
productive areas for enterprise in the UK.
The Surrey Chambers of Commerce have membership in every sector
of the workforce and represent more than 2,800 businesses. Headed
up by Chief Executive Louise Punter, the network ensures that the
continued growth of the county takes into account the needs of
local business, as well as providing a range of services to help
them grow and meet new customers.
Louise Punter spent 17 years working in commercial world,
starting her career with a major packaging company before moving on
to work in marketing. Her varied background certainly puts her in a
good position to speak out for the diverse business community in
Surrey.
The Surrey Chambers have an annual networking programme of more
than 90 events. They also represent the local business community on
policy changes at local regional, national and European government
level.
18 Businesswoman Kate Craig-Wood
Kate Craig-Wood, at just 33, was named Business Personality of
the Year during the Toast of Surrey Business Awards at Guildfords
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this year.
Kate stands out as a fantastic role model for women, says Chris
Howard, from Guildford Borough Council, which sponsors the award.
She is a fantastic ambassador for Surrey as she is in a
cutting-edge technology and on top of that she has a fantastic
philosophy with workers.
Kate, who has lived in Surrey all her life, grew up immersed in
entrepreneurial business and IT. She took a collaborative PhD with
Surrey Universitys computing department, where she researched cloud
computing and the future of national digital infrastructure before
undertaking a varied career in IT. Then, in late 2002, she teamed
up with her brother Nick to found Memset Ltd.
The business, which started in their mothers garage, is
definitely going places. It has a turnover of 2.5 million and
customers ranging from small start-ups to large corporations such
as Debenhams, Hilton Hotels and Hanson.
It strives to support the local community wherever possible.
They sponsor the Guildford Lions fireworks and are involved with
the Surrey Chambers Community Foundation, which aims to help young
people get involved with business.
This environmentally-conscious business has also implemented a
green transport policy and purchased a small fleet of electric
bicycles for its staff.
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19 MusicianEric Clapton
This musical heavyweight was born in Ripley, Surrey and has
lived in the county for most of his life. From a humble background
(he is the son of 16-year-old Patricia Molly Clapton and was
brought up by his grandparents) he nonetheless went on to become
one of the biggest influences in musical history, and a key player
in some of the most famous bands of the 60s and 70s.
His father was also a gifted musician and played piano in
several dance bands in the Surrey area. Son Eric asked for a guitar
for his 13th birthday, and when he was 16 he began studying at
Kingston College of Art.
The legendary guitarist spent his early days busking around
Richmond and Kingston. In 1963 he was recruited to become a member
of The Yardbirds and later joined Cream and then Blind Faith. He is
also known for his performance at the worldwide charity concert,
Live Aid.
His career reached new heights in 1992 with the release of
Unplugged and the Grammy-winning single, Tears in Heaven. He is the
only triple inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a
member of both the Yardbirds and Cream and as a solo artist).
Eric supports many charities, both in Surrey (such as
Guildford-based childrens charity CHASE and the Cranleigh Arts
Centre) and overseas. In particular he chooses to help those
charities which look after those suffering from addiction,
following his problems with drugs and alcohol in his early
life.
20Director of Yvonne Arnaud TheatreJames Barber
Guildfords Yvonne Arnaud Theatre opened its doors in 1965 as a
memorial to the much loved French actress, who had made her home in
Effingham Common. Back then, it was not unusual to find acting
greats such as Ingrid Bergman and Michael Redgrave on the
stage.
Today the theatre is under the directorship of James Barber and
is renowned for its strong arts presence in the town.
After the days of Bergman and Redgrave, close relationships were
developed with West End management, which gave the theatre the
impressive pedigree it still has today. It is a busy producing and
receiving house, creating shows in Guildford and touring
nationally, with many transferring to the West End (just under half
since 1991).
The 80-seat Mill Studio opened in 1993 to provide a venue for
work that would not otherwise be seen in Guildford. It also forms
the base for the Youth Theatres activities (which holds an array of
workshops, classes and theatre activities for people between the
ages of six and 21).
In 1997 its success was rewarded with a Lottery grant to upgrade
the facilities, and since then it has continued to expand its
audience and the range of productions presented.
The scenery workshops, in addition to creating sets for the
Yvonne Arnaud stage, have built for Glyndebourne, the Royal
Shakespeare Company, Chichester Festival Theatre and most of the
countrys leading commercial companies.
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SparkleSparkleSpa TownsTHEY HAVE ALWAYS BEEN DESIRABLE PLACES TO
LIVE AND MOST APPEAR TO BE RIDING OUT THE RECESSION. THEY ARE SPA
TOWNS, WHERE PROPERTY PRICES ARE STILL CONSISTENTLY HIGHER THAN IN
NEARBY COMMUNITIES. EPSOM REMAINS THE MOST EXPENSIVE SPA TOWN IN
THE COUNTRY, DESPITE A FIVE PER CENT DIP IN HOUSE PRICES LAST YEAR.
WHY ARE THESE HISTORIC PLACES PROVING SO POPULAR WITH BUYERS?
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If you live in one of the spa towns across England and Wales,
you can probably afford to forget about the slump in the housing
market, says a new survey. Figures from Lloyds TSB research show
that house prices in spa towns average 38,000, or 16 per cent,
above their county average. And in 15 out of the 18 spa towns in
the country, prices are significantly higher than those in their
neighbouring towns.
Homebuyers have to part with more than 100,000 extra for a spa
town address in Yorkshires Golden Triangle. Along with Boston Spa
and Ilkley, Harrogate and Knaresborough have homes costing an
average 105,000, or 59 per cent more than the county average.
In no fewer than 15 spa towns, house prices have at least
doubled in the past decade Builth Wells in Powys leads the way with
an increase of 153 per cent. But our very own Epsom is still the
most pricey spa town in the country, with an average house price of
357,837, closely followed by Tunbridge Wells in Kent and Bath in
North East Somerset.
This is despite the fact that house prices in Epsom were five
per cent below the county average last year. But what makes a spa
town such a desirable address?
Elegant architecture and colourful histories no doubt form part
of the attraction for potential buyers when considering towns like
Epsom. Houses in spa towns tend be bigger than in the UK as a
whole, and property is also generally older than in other towns
another factor which adds to their charm.
Spa towns tend to have a larger stock of period architecture,
such as Georgian or Regency, which are often larger and command
higher prices, says Nitesh Patel, Lloyds TSB housing economist. Spa
towns are also often thought of as having a high quality of life,
including excellent schools, lower crime rates, and lesser traffic
volumes, all of which drive
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desirability in these areas and ramp up value. It all adds up to
a significant success story for the housing market in these
areas.
So, residents of Epsom have had good reason to feel more
confident in the property market than most, but despite the gloomy
predictions it looks like house prices in England and Wales are
holding firm after all. Another new report claims that property
prices remain relatively stable and that slight price falls in
northern England, Wales, the Midlands and East Anglia are cancelled
out by small rises in London and southern England.
The report by LSL Property Services owners of Your Move and
Reeds Rains agency chains, and the Acadametrics Consultancy found
that the average house price in England and Wales rose by
0.3 per cent in February, to 222,456. Over the last 12 months,
prices have risen in six months, fallen in five and remained flat
in one. On an annual basis, the latest figure is down by only
1,037, or -0.5 per cent, on the average price recorded in February
2010.
In the intervening months between February last year and this,
we have seen the average house price fluctuate between 224,072 and
221,249 a maximum change of 2,823, or 1.3 per cent, over the year,
says Dr Peter Williams, chairman of Acadametrics.
In the last six months of 2008, during the depths of the housing
recession, average prices were falling by a monthly rate of -1.7
per cent, so we can see how relatively stable the current market
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become, with little change in house prices being observed month
on month.
But the report says the stalemate between large monthly
increases and more modest annual rises will remain for at least the
next few months, so the annual rate in house prices will fluctuate
around zero. The report predicts that price fluctuations around
zero per cent are likely to become the norm for most regions, as
the effect of the strong growth seen in early 2010 drops out of the
figures.
Now that Stamp Duty on sales above 1 million has been increased,
the report also predicts a small increase in the sales of
semi-detached houses and other properties at the higher end of the
price range, which will push up the average price paid in the short
term.
The amount of properties for sale in a given area varies wildly
across the country in Torquay, one in 17 homes is on the market,
while Chester has only one in 71 properties up for sale.
There is little to suggest the Government is likely to achieve
its stated aim of stabilising house prices, according to the LSL
Property Services report. Prospects for the housing market this
year hinge largely on movements of interest rates, currently
standing at a 300-year low.
According to zoopla.co.uk, more than 2,600 properties have sold
in Epsom during the last three years. Just over 900 of those
changed hands in the last 12 months, suggesting that the volume of
sales has remained reasonably consistent year on year.
So, it looks like the prestige of having a spa town address will
continue to stand Epsom and its fellows in good stead, even as the
UK housing market as a whole struggles to recover. SO
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BornBornTo the ManorTHIS HISTORIC ESTATE AT CHOBHAM HAS SOME
STUNNING FEATURES AND OFFERS A WONDERFUL RENOVATION PROJECT TO
CREATE AN OUTSTANDING FAMILY HOME
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Property: Brook Place, Grade II listed manor houseLocation:
Chobham, SurreyPrice Guide: 4 million
Bedrooms: 7Bathrooms: 4 Land: 16 acres
Best Bit: The interesting history of the 17th century manor
house and multitude of charming features, from the Dutch dining
room panelling to the lake in the grounds.
Summary: Dating from the early 1600s, the main house, Brook
Place, was one of the most important homes in the area. It is
believed to have taken its name from the Atte Brokes family, who
lived in Chobham in the 13th century. Original features include
some fine fireplaces and the house, which is Dutch Gabled in style,
radiates character and charm.
The last major renovation was carried out in the 1920s and
listed building consent has now been obtained to sympathetically
renovate and extend the house. With three storeys and up to seven
bedrooms, plus bathrooms and WCs, Brook Place presents a fantastic
opportunity for any new buyer.
Listed building consent has also been obtained for internal and
external alterations to the three-bedroom Brook Place Cottage,
which requires modernising. Dating from the mid-19th century, this
cottage has its own walled garden, affording privacy from the main
house.
Along with a detached gardeners cottage, there is also a
400-year-old timber framed barn which has been used as a venue for
wedding receptions. With approximately 16 acres of land, other
features include formal gardens, a swimming pool, an island in a
lake, reached by its own bridge, and a granary which was previously
used as a chapel.
Contact: Waterfords01276 858 589 waterfords.co.uk
Extras: 3-bedroom cottage, Gardeners cottage, Tithe barn
Granary, Formal gardens, Lake, Folly
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DECORATING IDEAS, SIMPLY RUSTLE THROUGH YOUR WARDROBE. CHANCES ARE
YOUVE ALREADY PICKED UP ON SOME OF THE MOST FASHIONABLE LOOKS AND
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We ask home design experts from leading high street stores to
forecast the trends and share their tips on creating the latest
looks for rooms.
Bold & brightColour will banish the dull days of Winter and
its being used in dramatic splashes in both florals and abstract
patterns, says Sue Roberts, Head of Home Design at House of
Fraser.
Were tired of doom and gloom and are looking for a more positive
outlook and rediscovering our sense of humour.
Thats making us all more creative, and theres a real trend for
bold brights or blocks of colour which add fun to our homes.
Florals will still predominate, whether chintzy, modern or echoing
an Eastern theme.
Get the look: Layering is a great way to freshen a room without
breaking the bank, Sue advises. Use throws and rugs as well as
fabrics for blinds, curtains or upholstery echoing your theme.
If too much pattern makes you nervous, experiment by featuring
it on cushions and bedding, and introduce more colour on table
settings with charger plates, placemats and coloured glassware.
Best buys from House of Fraser: Libby Floral bed linen, duvet
cover from 50; colourful Bamboo Lacquered Stool, 40; Designer
Kenneth Coles Madison bed linen, duvet cover from 40, featuring
colour on a grey background.
Go overboardGet shipshape with coastal chic or bring the
outdoors in with florals, says Sally Bendelow, Head of Home Design
at Marks & Spencer.at Marks & Spencer.
Theres a desire to make a statement in rooms with key pieces
which dont break the bank but have impact, she says.Its easy to
pick up on trends with cushions and other accessories such as
lighting. Take a tip from the stylists who use one hero piece to
create impact.
Florals never go out of fashion, she believes, but this year
theyre being interprete