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HENLE Y
Life
FEBRUARY 2018
SPRING
WEDDINGS
Fairs and
venues
ROMANTIC
GIFTS TV star
For him
and her JOHN
CHALLIS
WOMEN IN...
ARCHITECTURE
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FEBRUARY 2018
CONTENTS
6 Diary: What’s on and where
9 Music: Highlights at The Hexagon
13 Theatre: John Challis at The Kenton
16 Design: Women in architecture
18 Weddings: Local fairs
20 Pets: Weddings for pets
22 Travel: Hong Kong highlights
25 Beauty: Prepare for Spring
27 Fashion: Accent on accessories
30 My Henley Life: Fashion guru Natalie Johnson
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Queen Anne’s School
... to the February issue of Henley the vote, we bring you the
Life.
And with a sigh of relief we
move out of the gloom of
Berkshire Women in Architecture
Group, and a feature on what it
means to be a female architect.
The right choice for your
January and nearer to Spring.
Enterprising and glamorous daughter’s future
Traditionally this is the time entrepreneur Natalie Johnson is
for love, romance and the onset our My Henley Life interviewee
of preparations for the wedding
season. Keep up-to-date with
what’s on offer and plan to visit
this month.
At the opposite end of the
Open Morning
some of the best wedding fairs spectrum we have a page on
in the area, listed on page 18. ‘Boycie’ from Only Fools and
Horses who will be entertaining
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HENLEYlife | FEBRUARY 2018 5
DIARY DATES
“Stuck in the Middle with You — Shades of Grey in a
February
Black-and-White Industry”. The term “zwischenfach”
(meaning “between fachs”) is part of the German “fach”
system of categorising voices. The enduring question is
what happens to the voices that fall in between. As a
self-confessed “zwischenfach” herself, mezzo-soprano
Rosie explores what that means in today’s increasingly
Wednesday 7th years’ experience whose achievements include being rigid industry. The lecture-recital runs from 10.30am to
February voted North West Organist of the Year. Doors open at 12.30pm and tickets are £20. For more information and
Henley Filling Station, 2.30pm for a 3pm start. A raffle will be held, with to book, visit www.thelittleboxoffice.com/operaprelude
Red Lion Hotel refreshments available to purchase. Entry is £8 with
Running from 8pm to concessions £7 and proceeds from the concert will go Friday 23rd February
9.30pm, with coffee from to help the Thames Valley Air Ambulance. For more The Marriage of Figaro,
7.45pm, this is one of a information, visit www.henleyorgantrust.org.uk or call Kenton Theatre
series of events taking place Susan Rusman on 0118 972 4988. In this new production of
on the first Wednesday of Mozart’s beloved opera buffa,
each month. Jeremy Bray Sunday 11th February life, liberty and the pursuit of
(pictured) will be speaking on “The Mark of a Christian”. Mozart and Mendelssohn, love in the jazz clubs of the
A popular speaker, Jeremy is a freelance medical writer, Chiltern Arts Festival, Sixties is driving everyone
foster carer and church leader in Warwick, together with Dorchester Abbey crazy. Figaro loves Susanna, Cherubino loves the
his wife Jo. They are excited to be moving back to The closing event of the newly Countess, and the Countess loves the Count. The
Henley in summer 2018 to help lead the Baptist Church. launched Chiltern Arts Festival, Count is intent on chasing Susanna and on preventing
Please note that the venue for Henley Filling Station this 7.30pm concert sees the Figaro from marrying her. Outsmarted not only by a
meetings has recently moved from the town hall to the stellar players of the City of cunning disguise, but also by the arrival of a couple of
Red Lion Hotel in Hart Street. A spokesman for the London Sinfonia perform a programme bringing long-lost parents and by Figaro’s and Susanna’s
group said: “There is a cosy bar and sofas to relax on together two of the greatest child prodigies who ever ingenuity, the Count slowly realises that everyone else
before and after the meetings. We recommend to park lived — Mozart and Mendelsohn. After opening with the is running rings round him... The Merry Opera
in the main town car parks in King’s Road or Greys evergreen Hebrides Overture, Ben Goldscheider Company returns to the Kenton following the success
Road but disabled parking is available on site.” For more (pictured), a past BBC Young Musician finalist, is the of 2016’s production of La Bohème. This time around
information, visit www.thefillingstation.org.uk soloist for Mozart’s effervescent Horn Concerto No4 in they are bringing Mozart’s classic to life with a
Eb Major. The concert, and festival, then culminates in translation by Amanda Holden, directed by John
Friday 9th February a holiday-inspired work by Mendelssohn — his Italian Ramster with music by Harry Sever. According to
An Audience with Symphony. Tickets are priced £20 and £25. For more Opera Now magazine: “The Merry Opera Company has
Michael Bolton, New information and to book, visit www.chilternarts.com a nice line in these slightly offbeat touring shows,
Theatre Oxford performing them with charm, energy and wit.” Tickets
Grammy Award-winning Thursday 15th are £20 for adults and £13 for children. To book, call
singer, songwriter and February to Tuesday (01491) 575 698 or visit www.kentontheatre.co.uk
social activist Michael 27th February
Bolton is back in the UK Unlikely Perceptions, ONGOING EVENTS
this year for a handful of Old Fire Station Gallery Until Saturday
selected dates — one of This exhibition of work by four 17th March
which will see him telling his life story. In this one to one artists from the University for The Hound of the
interview, Michael will personally take the audience the Creative Arts in Farnham — Peta Jacobs, Jennie Baskervilles, The
through the highs and lows of his fantastic career in Jewitt-Harris, Karen Marks and Jaci Foster — takes Mill at Sonning
music. This will be a special evening for all Michael differing views of the act of perception: apprehension An age-old curse... A
Bolton fans and all music fans interested to hear the by means of the senses or interpretation through the ravenous monster... Can
story of an artist who pushed himself to the top of his mind, cognition and understanding. All explore this Sherlock Holmes and his
field. Bolton’s career achievements include selling more theme through different media. Peta Jacobs’s artworks friend Dr Watson solve
than 75 million records, recording eight top 10 albums explore the phenomena of light and matter, particularly the terrifying mystery before it’s too late? Sir Charles
and two number-one singles on the Billboard charts, as the paradoxical nature of wave and particle behaviour Baskerville dies in strange circumstances with a look of
well as winning six American Music Awards and two at the quantum level. The physical act of seeing fear and terror on his face. Legend has it there is a
Grammy Awards. He originally performed in the hard underlies the work of Jennie Jewitt-Harris — her curse on the family — a curse in the form of a gigantic,
rock and heavy metal genres from the mid-Seventies to drawings and sculpture “tease at the notions of vision, ferocious, glowing hound of hell — that brings death to
the mid-Eighties, both on his early solo albums and visibility and meaning”. Karen Marks reshapes thrown each successive head of the Baskerville family. And
those recorded as the frontman of the band Blackjack. and coloured porcelain while it is still damp to when Sir Henry Baskerville returns from overseas to
He later became better known for his series of pop-rock reinterpret the flow and rhythm of water. And Jaci claim his inheritance and property on the treacherous
ballads, recorded after a stylistic change in the late Foster ’s work explores the concept of home and the terrain of darkest Dartmoor, he calls on the renowned
Eighties. An Audience with Michael Bolton will be many different perceptions that link this with female Sherlock Holmes to help him solve the riddle of his
hosted in a talk show-style format as a spoken word identity. The fundamental concept examined by Unlikely uncle’s violent death. Is there really a revenge-seeking
event, with maybe a few surprises! Doors open at 7pm. Perceptions is that of perspective and the artworks hound? Or are there other evil motives at work? Actor
For more information and to book, call 0844 871 3020 exhibited ask the viewer to look at ordinary, everyday and playwright Simon Williams has adapted this classic
or visit www.atgtickets.com things in a different way, creating new understanding. Conan Doyle mystery. His son Tam Williams has
devised the production for the Mill and Thomas Daley is
Sunday 11th February Friday 23rd February director extraordinaire with his real flair for horror in
Henley and District Theatre Zwischenfach, Opera theatre and film. Together they have devised many
Organ Trust concert, Prelude, Christ Church ways to bring the eeriness of the moors into The Mill’s
Henley Town Hall Centre, Reading Road auditorium itself. You will feel the presence of the mys-
Known as “Little Miss Dynamite”, Presented by Rosie Clifford tical hound right next to you. If you like to be scared,
Lancashire-born farmer’s daughter (pictured) accompanied by believe us you will be! For tickets and times, call 0118
Elizabeth Harrison (pictured) is a Natalie Burch on piano, this 969 8000 or visit www.millatsonning.com. Sunday
theatre organist of more than 20 lecture-recital is subtitled matinées start on 11th February.
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WHAT’S ON HIGHLIGHTS
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HENLEYlife | FEBRUARY 2018 7
LOCAL NEWS
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Henley Festival announces
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FFestival was hosted at Phyllis Court Club’s pavilion.
Guests were given details of the line-up for this year’s five
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Centre on schedule Kathryn Fell
The greatly anticipated Fitness Centre at
Phyllis Court Club has risen from the ground,
with the steel frame and roof in place.
The building of the facility at the private
members club is on schedule, and the entire From left to
building will be enclosed by March. right: Ruth
The Fitness Centre is due to open in Dunkin, Sir Tim
September 2018 and, once complete, it will Jenner, Tricia
be timber-clad with floor-to-ceiling windows Christmas,
and white render. Diana
Club Chairman, Patricia Christmas Pearman,
commented: “The Fitness Centre has Fiona Devine,
sprouted out of the ground like magic. The Julia Phillipson
project is on schedule and council and I are
very pleased with the progress to date - it’s
very exciting.” Charity
Ch it success
Equipped with a gym, a 20m pool, exercise
studio, sanarium, consultation/treatment On Tuesday January 30 the Charity Action Group (CAG) at Phyllis Court held their AGM and
rooms and changing rooms, the centre will cheque presentation.
be available exclusively to members of the The group was delighted to announce that in 2017, £35,000 was raised for Thames Valley Air
club. Ambulance and Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice.
The gym will be set-out with high quality The figure far surpasses the funds raised in previous years (£31,000 in 2016 and £29,500 in
equipment, including weights and a cardio 2015) and Diana Pearman, Chair of the CAG said: “Success breeds success. We have raised the
area with training equipment such as rowing profile of our efforts on behalf of Phyllis Court, which means more members have joined our
machines, cross trainers and treadmills. group, thereby raising more money for these very worthy charitable causes. My special thanks
There will be qualified personal trainers to everyone at Phyllis Court and within the CAG for everything they do and for all their
available to provide customised fitness support.”
routines, and nutrition plans. Members will Representatives from both charities were delighted with the kind donations. Ruth Dunkin
have gym inductions where the equipment from Thames Valley Air Ambulance gratefully thanked Club members and the CAG for their
will be demonstrated, and exercise plans generosity and explained that the funds will “assist greatly in the lifesaving work that (TVAA)
mapped out. carry out in the area.”
Group exercise classes will be conducted by Fiona Devine from the Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice thanked the CAG for raising “an
certified fitness instructors, and a number of amazing amount of money” and explained that the donation will be used “towards the
these classes will be complimentary each opening of the new day-care centre”.
week. Initially these sessions are likely to After the presentation, the CAG was pleased to announce that the chosen charities for 2018
include Pilates and Yoga with others such as are Riverside Counselling Service, Thames Valley Adventure Playground and Carers Bucks.
Aerobics, Zumba and Aqua Aerobics to The event was concluded with Prosecco and musical entertainment performed by Henley
come. Music School.
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WHAT’S ON HIGHLIGHTS
Hyejin Kim On Thursday February 22, award-winning
British pianist, Steven Osborne, brings his Box Office: 0118 960 6060.
insightful interpretations of diverse repertoire Download the full 2017/2018 brochure,
to The Concert Hall. sign up to the Classical Membership
Sandwiched between works by Russian Scheme and book online at
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somewhat impressionistic Miroirs – and Berg’s Ticket prices shown are inclusive of
fascinating Piano Sonata No.1. booking fee
Steven Osborne brings his diverse
repertoire to The Concert Hall
Steven Osborne
A remarkably versatile performer, Steven
Osborne’s numerous awards include The
Royal Philharmonic Society Instrumentalist of
the Year (2013) and two Gramophone awards.
The Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra
bring a rich Russian programme to The
Hexagon on Monday February 26.
Under their music director, Valery Polyansky,
the programme includes some of
Tchaikovsky’s best known ballet music, with
excerpts from The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and
A Russian Sleeping Beauty.
Plus pianist, Hyejin Kim, performs the ever-
February popular Piano Concerto No.2 by Rachmaninov
(this is a change to the previously advertised
Classical Music Alive concerts at The Hexagon programme for this concert, but will be just as
and The Concert Hall in Reading during triumphant).
February have a distinctly Russian theme. Tickets for this fantastic concert are £22.50 to
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WHAT’S ON HIGHLIGHTS
Lady Nuffield’s Wolseley Eight on the
he
Nuffield Place, at Huntercombe near Henley- repairing to manufacturing and William’s first surprisingly modest Arts and Crafts-style
on-Thames, is proud to hold the only car was created in 1913. He was one of the home and the Wolseley Eight, an equally
road-worthy classic car in the National Trust. first manufacturers to use mass production unpretentious car.
It’s a Wolseley Eight, gifted to Lady Nuffield methods and this fuelled his rise to Back in Lady Nuffield’s day, it was a very
for her birthday in 1939 by her husband Lord prosperity. reliable run-about. From her diaries, we know
Nuffield, although she had to wait until 1946 that she used the Wolseley Eight to pick up
to actually receive it due to the intervening Lord Nuffield gave away cakes on a Friday from Wallingford and to visit
war years. much of his vast fortune her sisters in Oxford.
Lord Nuffield, or William Morris as he was After her death, Lord Nuffield continued to
known when he founded Morris Motors Ltd, At the height of his career, Lord Nuffield was use the car himself until frailty obliged him to
certainly knew his cars. reputedly earning £2,000 a day. use a chauffeur.
He was an apprentice in an Oxford bicycle However, he was never extravagant with After Lord Nuffield died in 1963, the house
shop at the age of 14 to help support his money. Questioned about his riches, he and car passed into the ownership of Nuffield
family. After a year, William asked for a pay replied, ‘Well you can only wear one suit at a College.
rise. When it was denied, he promptly set up time’. When the car came to the National Trust in
his own bicycle repair company with just £4 Lord Nuffield gave away much of his vast 2013 (by way of the Oxfordshire Museum
capital. fortune, donating £30million to good causes Service) it went to the Heritage Motor Centre
As a practical man with a passion for (the equivalent of £700m in today’s money). at Gaydon for checking over and has been
engineering, it was a natural move from Consequently, Nuffield Place is a cared for since by the dedicated volunteer
10 HENLEYlife | FEBRUARY 2018WHAT’S ON HIGHLIGHTS
What goes on at Nuffield Place during the
Winter closure?
Most National Trust places are open 363 days
of the year these days. There are just a few of
the more fragile places (or those with
extensive collections) that close for
conservation work in the Winter.
While nature is sleeping in the gardens and
the doors are serenely closed to the outside
world, there’s a hive of activity within the
property as the house and collections teams
and volunteers get to work.
One of the main, though not necessarily
most glamorous tasks, is a thorough
conservation clean. The house teams work
literally from the ceilings to floors. They go
over every intimate corner of a room, probing
the insides of drawers and every crease and
elbow of objects and artworks with tiny
brushes and museum vacs.
The team also undertake assessment
surveys of the collection. At Nuffield Place
this year, there was a full leather conservation
survey and a set of leather chairs in the
Billiard Room and Lord Nuffield’s boots had
some remedial work and can now be put
back on display.
Portraits are also checked for sagging
canvases, holes, dirt and cracking and general
degradation. For those that require work,
such detailed, specialist repair work is
expensive, so a priority list is drawn up for
when funds are available.
Preserving the metalwork at Nuffield Place is
an ongoing project. The intricate design of
the main wrought iron gate has been
repaired and the house’s weathervane has
undergone conservation work. And there is
more mundane maintenance work we all
need to do on our own houses.
The historic bathrooms in the house have
been repainted with like-for-like ragwork so
that it now looks much more as it would have
when first commissioned by Lord and Lady
the
he road again
Nuffield.
To visit, volunteer or donate, go to
nationaltrust.org.uk/nuffield-place, email
nuffieldplace@nationaltrust.org.uk or call
01491 641224
team at Nuffield Place, supported by
enthusiast club, the Wolseley Register.
The Wolseley Eight is looking forward to
some more outreach work this year after the
maintenance team managed to get to the
bottom of an issue that was holding her back.
“She always used to falter on hills,” explains
Paul Cook, volunteer car display coordinator,
“When we went to local shows we always had
to search out the flattest return route.”
However, since volunteer mechanic, Phil
Grinham, unblocked the fuel filter, the
Wolseley Eight is running like a dream and is
on display (except for rally days) in the garage
at Nuffield Place.
Nuffield Place reopens on Monday February
26 and its opening day will be marked in the
morning by a display of Cowley-produced
cars from the former Morris works.
HENLEYlife | FEBRUARY 2018 11WHAT’S ON HIGHLIGHTS
Chiltern
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Academy of Ancient Music.
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Christopher Glynn. acclaimed Eamonn Dougan, Associate
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At THE LOST WORLD OF BLETCHLEY PARK
by Nina Brazier – ‘one of Britain's
leading young directors of opera (The
Festival presents... WITH SINCLAIR MCKAY
Join author Sinclair McKay in a fascinating
Observer) with a cast of award-winning
young singers and players from the
Chiltern Arts is a new festival bringing music, exploration of wartime Bletchley Park. Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
literature and art to the towns and villages in Accompanied by illustrations never seen before Experience Ensemble.
and around the Chiltern Hills. Throughout from the Bletchley Park archive, this talk partners the The Garden of Disguises / La Finta
February churches, stately homes and publication of the first official illustrated history of Giardiniera. Saturday February 10 at
outdoor spaces across the region have been the Second World War codebreaking centre – The Lost 7pm (2.5 hours including interval)
transformed into stunning concert and arts World of Bletchley Park. At the Performing Arts Centre, Pipers
venues. Home to some of Britain’s most brilliant Corner School, Pipers Lane, Great
This vibrant Winter festival takes place mathematical minds, including Alan Turing, this Kingshill, Bucks HP15 6LP
February 3 to 11 and consists of 18 different beautiful Buckinghamshire country house was the Tickets: £25 or £20. Box office: 01442
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12 HENLEYlife | FEBRUARY 2018INTERVIEW
Only Fools And Boycie
An intimate evening with
Only Fools And Horses actor
John Challis.
Enjoy an evening at the Kenton Theatre
with John Challis. In this one-off show
the national treasure will reveal secrets
from the set with stories and anecdotes
from his dazzling career.
Having worked with some of the
biggest names in show business, he'll
be spilling the beans about Only Fools
and Horses co-stars like Sir David Jason
and Nicholas Lyndhurst and friends
and fellow performers including The
Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
John Challis will also meet fans after
the show to sign autographs and pose
for pictures, while signing copies of his
autobiography, Being Boycie, and novel,
An evening with John Challis Reggie: A Stag At Bay.
Show running time: 90 minutes with
He’s one of the nation’s best-loved comedy what's going on. I like Miranda, for instance, 20 minute interval.
characters. TV star John Challis is best known and Mrs Brown’s Boys also gets my vote of Sunday March 4 at The Kenton
for his role as Boycie in BBC’s Only Fools And approval. I suppose the people I looked up Theatre www.kentontheatre.co.uk
Horses – and in recent years he has returned to to most were the comics from The Goon 01491 575698
the screen to play Captain Peacock in BBC’s Show. I could do all of the voices. That's how I Tickets, £17 + Booking Fees.
Are You Being Served? He will also be seen this got started. I used to imitate people, I was a
month as Monty Staines in the 10th series of natural mimic. I wasn't the brightest kid in
ITV’s smash hit comedy Benidorm. the class, but I was the one who could make
Henley Life caught up with him on the road people laugh.
before his appearance at Henley’s Kenton Why do you think the character of Boycie
Theatre in March. Do you ever think you’ll team up again has endured for so long?
with other cast members from Only Fools Boycie is still popular because people had
What can your fans expect from your show? and Horses? sympathy for him. They realised he was
They can expect plenty of laughter. We were a huge gang and we all got along. wheeling and dealing to try and make
Ahahahahaha. After all, that's what Boycie is Of course, quite a few of the cast are no something better.
best known for. I love meeting fans when I'm longer with us. We continue to see one I think people identified with that. Of
out on the road and Only Fools and Horses another, but I don't think there'll be another course, he found himself in hilarious
remains one of the most popular shows of all series. situations and that made people laugh.
time. I'll also reveal a few surprises from my
50+years in showbusiness.
Do you find it hard to write new material or
does it come easy for you?
I've got a lifetime's worth of material to
choose from. So many things have happened
in my life that it's never difficult to pick up a
funny anecdote.
I shared Marlon Brando's dressing room
when I was touring a play in America, I drank
with George Best when he was the country's
most famous footballer and I watched in
horror as Oliver Reed smashed up a hotel
room. I've lived a remarkable life and it's a real
thrill to be able to share some of my stories
with fans.
Do you have any influences when it comes
to comedy? Who are the greats in your
opinion?
I still follow comedy and I keep an eye on
HENLEYlife | FEBRUARY 2018 13Held at Henley Town Hall on Saturday 17th March,
from 10am to 3.30pm
14 HENLEYlife | FEBRUARY 2018ARCHITECTURE
practice but has historically received much RIBA in February 2016 shortly before she died
less recognition than her husband. The suddenly.
manner in which she conducts herself in life Her legacy was that of one of the greatest
and practice is humbling. She was the female architects of her time and, despite not
keynote speaker at the Women in having to juggle her career with a family, she
Architecture Awards a few years ago. was a woman pioneer in her field.
Her most notable projects include the
London Olympics Aquatic Centre, the
Her legacy was that of one of the
Riverside Museum in Glasgow, the
greatest female architects extraordinary Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku,
of her time Azerbaijan and the Port Authority in
Antwerp.
There has, however, been one woman In the words of her colleagues at Zaha
recognised as one of the greatest Hadid Architects: “Experiencing Hadid’s
Zaha Hadid British architects – Zaha Hadid. architecture yields an understanding that the
1950-2016 The Iraqi-British architect died suddenly in quest for beauty alone was not her modus
Photo by Alberto Heras 2016 leaving behind a legacy of operandi.
extraordinary buildings. “Her buildings are beautiful – and beauty
She was the first woman to receive may account for their seductive urban
Leaving a legacy the Pritzker Architecture Prize and won the
UK’s most prestigious award, the Stirling
presence, for their hold on the eye – but
beauty and virtuosity within her work is
Prize, twice. married to meaning.
2018 marks 100 years since Parliament Zaha Hadid was born in Baghdad, Iraq in “Her architecture is inventive, original and
passed a law which allowed the first 1950 and then studied mathematics at the civic, offering generous public spaces that
women, and all men, to vote for the first American University of Beirut before moving are clearly organized and intuitive to
time. to London in 1972 to attend the navigate. As they open, each of Hadid’s
We will celebrate this milestone by Architectural Association (AA) School where buildings takes its place in architectural
highlighting the struggles and celebrating she received the Diploma Prize in 1977. history for its virtuosic construction, its
success unique to women working in the She taught at the AA School until 1987 and architectural idealogy, and its sheer magnetic
UK. This month Henley Life looks at women also held chairs and guest professorships at presence.”
in architecture. universities around the world including
Columbia, Harvard, Yale and the University of
We recognise Sadie Morgan not only for her Applied Arts in Vienna.
architecture, but her business skills running a She founded Zaha Hadid Architects in 1979. “Zaha Hadid continues to be an inspiration to
practice and her role in HS2 bridging between In 2004 she was the first woman to win the many architects, male and female: she never
construction disciplines. prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize, made excuses for her experimental style, and
Internationally Patty Hopkins should be as followed by a Damehood in 2012 for services pushed the artistic and technological
equally recognised as her husband Michael to architecture, and she became the first boundaries with each scheme.
Hopkins -- she has equally been part of the woman to win the Royal Gold Medal from “In 2016 she became the first woman in her
own right to be awarded the Royal Gold Medal
in Architecture from the RIBA. In her speech of
thanks she made a rare gender reference,
Riverside Museum highlighting although more female architects
Glasgow are now seen to become established, 'That
doesn't mean it's easy. Sometimes the
challenges are immense'.
“In these two short statements Hadid sat
herself beside many female architects,
acknowledged their world, and cheered them
on. Everyone needs someone in their corner.”
Claire Truman
RIBA, IHBC Affiliate
www.heritagerevival.uk
Claire Truman
HENLEYlife | FEBRUARY 2018 15ARCHITECTURE
Some of the Women in
Architecture Group who
will be at Henley Design
Day in March.
Local women in architecture
Claire Truman is a local architect who has
their work. They are delighted to feel they impact. We tend to forget the issue of what it
recently set up as a sole practitioner for
have the support of other women in their is like to walk next to a very tall building,
lifestyle and family reasons. She has also
field. how you cross a road with kids, but women
set up a networking group of female
Over the decades there has been a steady architects and women urban planners are
architects in the area and they will be
intake of both male and female architecture starting to look at the social side, it has sort
exhibiting at Henley Design Day. Cindy
students with approximately a 50/50 split. of been forgotten in the push to get more
Burrowes spoke to Claire about her work,
However, only 25 per cent of qualified British floor area.”
and life as a woman architect.
architects are women and this puzzles the Claire’s own story illustrates the conundrum
Architecture, in its simplest form, is the artistic industry, according to Claire. of a woman architect with a family. She has a
and scientific process of designing and “It is a disservice to the industry by not two and a three-year-old and her husband is
constructing a building. having more female architects because men a self employed site carpenter.
This is a crucial profession to human living and women bring different outlooks to a She commuted from Reading to London,
and therefore, it is no wonder that the space,” said Claire whose view is echoed by where she worked in a big architectural firm
qualification and training is so long. fellow group member, Sandra Orlando Payne for 12 years. Her work took her away from
Architecture needs a vast range of skills from of Inhabitat Design Studios in Windsor. the home from 6am to 8pm, five days a
design to contract law to crucial negotiation. week, and frequent weekends, but after all
As one would expect from a professional “The key with women archi- costs Claire’s take home-salary was
person, who has worked so hard in their tects is that we have really comparable to her husband’s.
career, Claire is calm and assured but good negotiation skills” “I believe women are not getting into the
animated and enthusiastic. higher paid positions quickly enough before
Architects are used to many hours working “The key with women architects is that we starting a family, after which time if there is
on their own, so can be perceived to be have really good negotiation skills,” said no clear career programme for the woman
introverted. Not so this group of women, once Sandra. “I am really interested in the social agreed with the employer.
they are in a room together and discussing side of architecture and how we make an “Then to be 'hopeful' things might work out
16 HENLEYlife | FEBRUARY 2018ARCHITECTURE
Left: One of Zoe Smith’s designs for a new
basement with the listed farmhouse to the rear and
a new kitchen/dining extension to the right.
Planning Approved in 2016. www.zlal.co.uk
The Typical Route to
becoming an
Architect in the UK
The most usual route involves five years at
university and two years’ practical
experience. The RIBA (Royal Institute of
British Architects) is the professional body
for architects in the UK and is the
accrediting body for becoming an
architect.
starts to become a heavy time-intensive 'risk' Claire specialises in working with heritage Entrance Requirements:
in the already long-hours culture of buildings which are structures built before Recommended subjects are English
architecture to be gambled against time 'lost' 1919. language, art and design and
not engaging with the family,” said Claire. ‘ She has worked on some of our most mathematics. Many UK universities
“The lower earning potential, limited by slow prestigious edifices including the require to see a portfolio of work from
progression and promotion, means the Waterhouse’s Victorian masterpiece known potential architecture students.
women's salary is potentially less meaningful as the Prudential Insurance Building
when both partners consider their effective (Holborn Bars) on High Holborn and she is Step 1: A three year undergraduate degree
contribution in the round against childcare also a Heritage interior designer, so offers RIBA Part 1 is completed through a BA or
costs.” both perspectives to her clients. BSc over three to four years full time.
So she has taken a risk in the name of her However, the Women in Architecture Group Some courses run exchange programmes
family life and launched her sole practice is made up of a variety of expertise and with universities abroad for up to a year of
Heritage Revival. practices. This will be evident at their launch study.
And what is it that Claire loves about being at the Henley Design Day. “This is the perfect
an architect? opportunity for the paying public to learn Step 2: Part 1. Practical experience.
“I think the mix. No two days are the same just how different each architect can be, Typically this is a ‘year out’ post RIBA Part
and it is such a social skill, trying to without making a commitment,” said Claire. 1’s completion. The practical year on the
understand the client’s needs and wants and job needs to be recorded and meet the
understanding their brief, but unless you The RIBA 6th Annual Henley Design Day RIBA eligibility criteria.
answer the brief you are never going to have 2018 will be held on Saturday, March 17
a successful project.” 10am to 3.30pm in Henley Town Hall. Step 3: RIBA Part 2. This two year, full time
post graduate univeristy degree leads to
the equivalent of a masters degree and
can be completed at the same institution
where the Part 1 was studied, or at
another approved University.
Step 4: Part 2. Practical experience.
A further 24 months of experience is
required before the final hurdle. This is not
an easy step to make depending on the
economic climate at the time. At this stage
the student can become a RIBA Associate
Member.
Step 5: Part 3. Final qualifying
examination.
This is the culmination of more than eight
years’ study and practical experience.
Once qualified the junior architect (a
position that holds for around five years
into post qualified practice) is eligible to
The innovative roof and interior of the
become a Chartered Member of the RIBA
Gainsborough Hotel Bath Spa. Claire Truman
and can register as an architect, a term
was project architect while at EPR, and the
protected by law.
hotel won AA Hotel of the Year 2017 and
European Hospitality Award 2016 for Opening
of the Year: Renovation or Conversion
For further information contact RIBA
through www.architecture.com
HENLEYlife | FEBRUARY 2018 17WEDDINGS
Stonor Park
Conference Centre and meeting their
experienced local wedding suppliers.
The iconic home to Reading Football
Club has a variety of event spaces to
suit all needs. The Princess Suite
creates the perfect setting for large
events catering for up to 400 guests,
for more intimate events the fabulous
pitch-facing rooms can cater from 30
to 150 guests. They have a Royal
Suite, Premier Suite, 1871 Suite and
Directors Lounge. The adjoining four
star Millennium Madejski hotel boasts
201 guest bedrooms.
Saturday, March 17
Stonor Park Show Case
Stonor, Henley on Thames, RG9 6HF
11am to 3pm
Located on the lawns at the front of
the house, a beautiful marquee will
A fair time for wedding planning be decorated for a wedding day.
Supplier information will be on
Tis the season of the wedding fair and for those who have never sampled these events, they are display and the Stonor team will be
typically held in a hotel or venue, to showcase itself for brides, and grooms-to-be. available to answer any questions.
These, usually free, weekend events are a chance for those getting married, and their families, to The park, gardens and chapel will also
explore the options of everything involved in a wedding from the reception seating, to the confetti be open to visitors.
options.
Some venues entice their potential clients through the door with complimentary glasses of fizz, or a Sunday, March 18
goody bag. Some only showcase their own environment and suppliers, whereas others will cast the
net wider to bring a variety of caterers, linen suppliers, cake makers, florists, bridal finery suppliers Stoke Park Wedding Showcase
and providers of the other myriad pieces that successfully make up the jigsaw of a day to remember. Stoke Park, Park Road, Stoke Poges
Bucks SL2 4PG
February Wedding Fairs March Wedding Fairs 10.30am to 3pm
The beautiful rooms at this palladian
Saturday, February 10 Sunday, March 4 mansion hotel will be dressed for
weddings and their expert team will
Shiplake College Wedding Fair The Royal Berkshire Conference Centre be on hand to answer questions
Shiplake College, Henley-on-Thames, Wedding Fair about holding your special day there.
RG9 4BW Reading RG2 0FL Contact their wedding co-ordinator,
11am to 2pm 11am to 3pm Michele Connelly, by March 15 on
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to register your interest in attending. with unique character and style the then it would weddings@stokepark.com to book
The college and its exhibiting suppliers will g this fair at the Royal
be worth visiting y Berkshire your place. No entry fee.
show visitors how its historic buildings and
unparalleled setting can be used for the Stoke Park
perfect wedding. There will be a tour of the
college, canapés and fizz on arrival.
Sunday, February 11
Lillibrooke Manor Wedding Fair
Ockwells Road, Cox Green, Maidenhead
Berkshire SL6 3LP
11am to 3pm
Located in Maidenhead, this grade II listed
manor house provides its spectacular grounds
as a perfect setting for your wedding.
This medieval building has a rich history and
has been home to many esteemed figures.
The Great Barn is a spacious, versatile space
with period features, including a beamed
ceiling and impressive wrought iron
chandeliers giving it a rustic charm and
relaxed atmosphere.
18 HENLEYlife | FEBRUARY 2018THE PERFECT RIVERSIDE WEDDING VENUE
Luxury Weddings afloat with Hobbs of Henley
A beautiful, romantic venue in a
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HENLEYlife | FEBRUARY 2018 19PETS
A quick online search throws
up results for outfits for both East Side collection
the bride and groom and Yappily Ever After
even a Pet Wedding Planner. Wedding Dress,
Dog lovers should watch the £9.99 from
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videos on the Puptials Pet
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and pure ‘aaah’ factor.
This London-based
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dog birthday parties and pet
funerals, but their main focus
is pet weddings.
Far left: Doggie
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Collar £7.99 from
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This started out as a guide for couples as to the part a pet could minute of a pet wedding and
play in their wedding – maybe the family dog could walk up if they know it is to raise
the aisle with the bridesmaids wearing a large, white bow, or money for a rescue centre, or
ride in the carriage as they left the church. an endangered species, then is the excuse they are looking for. Flowers,
However, it appears that pet weddings, or ‘puptials’ are still even better. venues, food, outfits, photographers, music –
being held throughout the UK, even though a few years ago, If a pet parent has not it can all be adapted for animals, with human
one would presume it was only ‘an American thing.’ actually had their own guests to celebrate.
There is even a rom com movie called The Dog Wedding wedding party, and would Harrods department store in London has
(released 2015). like one, then this maybe this even hosted pet weddings.
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February 14th March 14th
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20 HENLEYlife | FEBRUARY 2018GIFTS
Give luxuriously
For Her
When it comes to finding gifts for the perfect partner a little time and
imaginative thinking will result in the perfect present. Only you will know
your partner well enough to go for something totally unexpected or whether
it is indeed, better to be safe than sorry. A special wedding anniversary,
Valentine’s Day or a wedding present are all fabulous excuses to bring out
the cheque book. Henley Life has found a wide variety of possible luxurious
gifts in a range of prices, and locations. A bespoke piece
Something bespoke is really
For Him personal and Henley has a
jewellery studio that will
make a piece to your
personal requirements.
A vintage wristwatch Studio 35 is long-established
There are watches, and then there are and has a gallery of some of
vintage watches with provenance and the many pieces it has produced over the years
history. One of the country’s leading experts (www.studio35henley.com). This is a bespoke diamond
has a fascinating office full of watches and trellis ring in 18 ct white gold.
clocks in Tetbury, Glos. Ben Wright is
passionate about clocks large and tiny, and
has a wide selection of wristwatches made The Cartier Love Bracelet
before 1985 by the likes of Heuer, Rolex, This iconic
Tudor and Omega. The watch featured here bracelet has
is a Rolex Military Explorer Bund from 1978 become a
which would make a statement, thoughtful classic over the
gift. www.benwrightvintagewatches.co.uk. last 30 years.
Cartier make it
Classic cufflinks in all shades of gold, with diamonds and without. It comes
Again, vintage might be the way to go and many with a screwdriver to be fixed firmly in place on your loved
of the local jewellers will have old cufflinks, one’s wrist. This pink gold with four diamonds version is
however if you would rather a personal pair £8,950, but the bracelet starts at £3,600. www.cartier.co.uk
Aspinal of London has a wide selection of all
materials that can be engraved.
These are Hallmark sterling
A Hermès
silver at £130 per pair from silk scarf
www.aspinaloflondon.com This is the latest
print on Hermès’
classic scarf,
A great British watch beloved by many
For a new watch for a new stage in life or a new over time. No
relationship then luxury British may be the answer in the longer does it
form of a Bremont chronometer, made in Henley. The have to be worn
boutique manufacturer makes a limited range of as a headscarf but
watches which can be seen on their website or in person could adorn a
www.bremont.com. This is the Boeing 100 for £5,795. favourite
handbag or be
worn around the
neck. For all colours and prints in the full
The gift of art range, starting at £330 per scarf, visit
Sometimes we all need a little www.uk.hermes.com
inspiration to find that perfect,
unique gift that says all that we
mean. An artwork is creative, Boodles bound
usually unique, beautiful and will The family-owned British luxury jewellers is a
often increase in value as time good first port of call for that really special
goes on. Start by going to the piece. They have several ranges of their own
Bohun Gallery jewellery and are known for their design,
(www.bohungallery.co.uk) on the craftsmanship and diamond quality.
Reading Road to look at their They are also one of the few to carry
paintings, prints, sculptures and watches by legendary swiss watchmaker
glasswork. The team is very Patek Philippe. Boodles are represented at
knowledgeable and will be happy Stoke Park and other stores can be found
to advise you. This is Daybreak by online at www.boodles.com. This is the Patek
Donald Hamilton Fraser, a limited Philippe Ladies’ Twenty-4.
edition silkscreen from 1985.
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