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ife is busy for Laurence Fox. An actor, singer and musician, he's best known for his role as DS James Hathaway in the TV show, Lewis. As he rehearsed his latest play, Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing, he talked to us about choosing the right roles, the challenges of doing justice to Stoppard and how his children will always come first. Read the interview on pg 19. In September, the Barnes Food Fair returns to Barnes Green - a day of cookery demos by top chefs such as Phil Howard and Ian Salmon and more than 100 food stalls selling feasts for foodies, plus street food from across the world. Find out more on pg 22. In October, around 50 local artists will be opening their homes, studios and sheds to welcome visitors to Putney Artists Open Studios. You can buy from them direct, whilst finding out how they get their inspiration and what techniques they use. More details on pg 27. If you're thinking of sending your child to an independent school, look at our Education Focus, starting on pg 35, to find out what you should be looking for in a school. Pippa, Editor
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Homes & Interiors: The history of colour Gardening: A garden for the blind The interview... Laurence Fox Barnes Food Fair Mortlake development: have your say Restaurant review: Roxie Local Talk Putney Artists Christmas Eve 1914 - football re-enactment with Jack Whitehall
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Barnes Fashion Show for charity Save our High Street campaign Health: Understanding organ donation Education focus What's On
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homes & interiors
the history of
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The story of colour is the story of society, of fashion, of the way we live, of science and of art. Katherine Sorrell looks at all aspects of colour - from its history to this year’s most fashionable shades
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id you know that there was a time when green wallpaper could kill you? Or that a very expensive dye was once made from boiled snails? But first, the early history. It was back in the Palaeolithic era - about 35,000 years ago - that Stone Age man began to create cave paintings in which earth pigments were mixed with resin, water or glue made from animal bones and hides. For many centuries, the most widely used natural pigments were extracted from soil and rocks, plants, insects (cochineal, for example) and animals (the distinctive Suffolk pink was made by diluting whitewash with bull’s blood). Ash and chalk were also basics; at a price, however, it was possible for strong, bright pigments or dyes to be extracted from other sources. Ultramarine blue, for example, came from ground lapis lazuli gemstones, and was once more expensive than gold (hence in art it was often reserved for painting the robes of Mary and the infant Christ), while Tyrian purple required 10,000 boiled snails to produce one gram of dye and was employed for fabrics worn only by kings, queens and emperors. Historically, the use of colour was governed
'Historically, the use of colour was governed by its ease of availability and therefore its cost...'
by its ease of availability – and therefore its cost. The richest colours were always reserved for the most important parts of religious and royal interiors. In the Georgian period, the ‘common’ colours that were affordable and widely available included stone and timber colours, greys and whites – in the form of distemper and white lead. Middle class households would often use the slightly more expensive oil colours such as ‘drab’ (dull brownish grey), olive, pea green and sky blue. 7 Find more great Homes & Interiors articles at livinginmagazines.co.uk
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More expensive paints included pink, lemon, orange and straw colour, while the most costly were verdigris, ultramarine and smalt, a glittering blue. It was household income, on the whole, rather than personal taste, which determined how colourful a home could be. Everything changed from the early 19th century, however, when chemists, spurred on by the industrialisation of textile production, began to develop synthetic colours and the price of ‘colour’ began to fall. Many new colours were developed and old ones were improved – though there were exceptions. Emerald Green, for example, commercially available from 1814 to the early 1900s, was based on arsenic, and fumes from wallpaper – including designs by William Morris – printed with the ink could be deadly. The new Victorian palette included bottle greens, gold, burgundy, crimson, rose, violet and mahogany, as well as intense chemical yellows, blues and greens, the results of the invention of aniline dye colours used first for wallpapers and textiles, and then for paints. Stronger colours were mostly used for rooms deemed ‘important’ (not to mention the fact
'Everything changed from the early 19th century, when chemists began to develop synthetic colours...' that deeper colours helped to hide the soot produced by oil lamps), while white and lighter colours were considered more appropriate for bedrooms. In a reaction to these bold Victorian colours, perhaps unsurprisingly, Edwardian hues became softer and paler and, ever since, colour has followed the roller-coaster of fashion as well as inevitable scientific advances: from the ‘greenery-yallery’ of the Aesthetic movement to the brilliant white produced by the introduction of titanium dioxide in 1916, and from the sorbet colours of the ‘50s right through to the on-trend pinks, blues and greens of 2017. These days, ready-made paint colours are inspired by historical periods, fashion themes, travel, architecture, the natural world – or you can have them specially mixed to any hue you desire. It’s fair to say that the modern world of colour has no limits.
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What are this year’s most fashionable colours?
While some colours remain steadfast throughout the centuries, new colours are being created every year - and with them comes the usual 'hot' favourites which may last the test of time or disappear by the end of the season. This year's favourites include: Greenery: Colour authority Pantone’s colour of 2017, Greenery, is described as ‘a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew’. Greenery is ideal for adding pops of colour in the form of cushions, cupboard fronts or vases. It also lends itself beautifully to the botanicals trend that’s so hot right now. Millenial Pink: Also known as Tumblr Pink and Scandi Pink, Millennial Pink is a soft, dusky pink that was inspired by Wes Anderson’s film The Grand Budapest Hotel and the rose gold iPhone. It’s been called gender-neutral and post-pretty, and it’s literally everywhere. Denim Drift: Dulux’s colour of the year for 2017, Denim Drift is versatile and easy to use in every room of the house, from kitchen cupboards and soft furnishings to floor coverings and entire walls. It’s easy to co-ordinate with, too. Katherine Sorrell is the author of 17 books on design and interiors
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ne of the Gold medal winner gardens at Hampton Court Palace this year was the joint creation of Andrew FisherTomlin and Dan Bowyer. The duo decided to add in a miniature three dimensional model of the garden (see below) so that any visually impaired visitor could use their hands to get a sense of the layout, even before stepping inside the garden - the first time, I think, that a diorama has been introduced at an RHS Flower Show. But how do you go about designing a garden for someone who cannot see? The obvious answer is to fill the garden with all kinds of scented plants from roses to lavender and cat mint. A less obvious response might be to create the garden in a circle so, if you keep walking, you will end up where you started. Although there were lots of different routes through this particular garden, the clue to the change of place was the differing textures felt underfoot - moving from crunchy gravel to smooth paving circles and so on. The designers had visited the Blind Veterans’ centres in both Brighton and North Wales, and were impressed with the can-do attitude of everyone there. Nothing was off the table in terms of what could be built to dress this garden and visually impaired craftsmen quickly got to work. Willow weavers created a wonderfully sinuous walkway, wood carvers made and decorated a timber gazebo and metal workers produced beautifully crafted
gates that looked like tree branches. It was a full community collaboration and effectively celebrated Blind Veterans UK’s mantra of ‘life beyond sight’. The show garden was brimming with highly coloured summer perennials such as penstemon, heleniums and dahlias, and masses of highly scented roses to help guide the visitor around the site. The brightly coloured plants were in bold blocks of 10 to 15 plants instead of threes or fives - a strong orange mass stood against a big drift of deep purple, making it easier for failing sight to distinguish one plant from another. Nowadays, there’s a trend for flower show gardens to have an after-life, instead of being sold off in bits on the last day of the show or, worse still, ending up in a skip. Both the designers of this community garden decided that elements will go to the Blind Veterans UK centre in Brighton and the remainder will travel to their other establishment in North Wales. I approve. Valerie McBride-Munro is a chartered horticulturist offering a plant problemsolving service. Tel: 020 8892 9243
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the interview... LAURENCE FOX
Laurence Fox makes no bones about the fact his life revolves around his children
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aurence Fox is deep in rehearsals for the latest adaptation of Tom Stoppard’s play, The Real Thing, at Rose Theatre Kingston. Having recently starred on stage in The Patriotic Traitor and the lauded Strangers On A Train, he is used to the rigours of getting into a character on stage and nights that end late after a performance. But he doesn’t let that interfere with the time he spends with his children – boys, Winston and Eugene – particularly since the split from his wife, actress Billie Piper, last year. He and Piper met while starring in the play Treats together and married in 2007. ‘I pretty much go home and then I wake up and take my kids to school and then I go back home and usually try and have a nap because it takes quite some time to wind down after a theatre show. My children dominate my routine.’ Fox is best known for his role as DS James Hathaway, the sidekick to Kevin Whately in the TV show Lewis, which lasted for seven series
'I just look for the most fascinating part that I can find, for parts that are going to be the most interesting...' and ended in 2015. The two actors became firm friends and still keep in touch. Having failed to get into university (a turbulent time at Harrow school left him with A Levels but not a great recommendation), he got into RADA and followed in the acting tradition of his father, James Fox, and uncles, Edward and Robert. His cousins are actors Emilia and Freddie Fox. When choosing roles he says: ‘I look for the best part. I mean, we’re all human so we are all linked together. I just look for the most fascinating part that I can find, for parts that are going to be the most interesting and demanding.’ In The Real Thing he plays Henry, ‘the smartest and sharpest playwright of his generation’. Stoppard’s play within a play is
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'I think The Real Thing is one of the all-time brilliant, great modern plays, arguably one of Stoppard's best...' witty as well as poignant. A story of repeated infidelity, Henry’s wife, Charlotte, is an actress appearing in Henry’s production about a couple whose marriage is on the rocks. Her leading man, Max, is married to Annie, who, it turns out, is having an affair with Henry. When Annie and Henry become a couple, art and real life become blurred. Says Fox: ‘I think The Real Thing is one of the all-time, brilliant, great modern plays, arguably one of Stoppard’s best. And Stoppard is probably the finest living dramaturg. I was drawn to the role because of the complexity of this man and his great intelligence, and the journey he goes through. It’s a monster of a part and a great challenge.’ The play is on tour, starting in Cambridge, before moving on to Bath and then Kingston. While it means time away from his boys, he’s just ‘pleased that everyone gets to see the play. People who live in London can get confused by the fact that there’s a whole
other world out there and audiences around the UK.’ Laurence has admitted he found the months after his divorce very difficult. There have been a couple of love interests since then, and he allegedly had a secret romance with TV presenter, Kirsty Gallacher. But for the main, any down-time is spent with his boys. Apart from television, film and theatre, Fox is heavily into his own music. His debut album, Holding Patterns, was released early last year and he’s now working on new material. The website for his music describes him - possibly slightly tongue-in-cheek - as a ‘surprisingly gifted musician with an exceptional talent for songwriting’. He isn’t aiming for music to take over from acting, though: ‘I love both. It’s like saying do you prefer sunny days or winter ones. You can enjoy both.’ And as well as writing songs, is he interested in ever writing a play or novel, too?: ‘Yeah, I do write. I do write already. I’m writing at the moment.’ Watch this space. Pippa Duncan The Real Thing is at the Rose Theatre Kingston, 3-14 October. rosetheatrekingston.org
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f you are lover of the good things in life, including fabulous food, make your way to Barnes Green on 16 September for a foodie extravaganza. There will be more than 100 carefully selected food stalls, including speciality delicacies, organic produce, handmade chocolates and street food full of flavour from regions as diverse as India, the Middle East, Italy and Colombia. There will also be beer from the new Barnes brewery, Jeffersons and a cocktail bar hosted by the wonderful tea shop, Orange Pekoe. Top chefs will be showcasing cookery demonstrations at the OSO Arts Centre, opposite the Green: • Ian Salmon, head chef at Rick Stein, Barnes: 10.30-11.30am • Paul Merrett, chef director at The Victoria, East Sheen: 12.30-1.30pm • Natasha Macaller, the dancing chef: 2.00-3.00pm • Phil Howard, partner at Sonny’s Kitchen, Barnes and head chef at Elystan St restaurant: 3.30-4.30pm Entrance fee £5, demo tickets £10 per demo, booked in advance at: barnes-ca.org
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lans to redevelop the 21-acre Mortlake Brewery site are welcomed by most residents, but there are serious concerns about planned housing density, traffic implications and loss of the historic sports field which need to be addressed. The Love Mortlake campaign is urging locals and all those with an interest in the area to write to Richmond Council to make their views known. The campaign team has prepared a letter to the new leader of the Council, Paul Hodgins, urging him to ensure that the redevelopment meets the needs of all residents for many years to come. Top of residents’ concerns are traffic, parking and pollution from more than 700 additional vehicles in the area. Also, the positioning of a new 1200-pupil secondary school on the sports field has upset 22
many residents and raised questions about where students can go during breaks. The Sheen Lane level crossing is already dangerous and residents say the redevelopment plans should include measures to improve safety, especially for pedestrians and cyclists. Many locals also feel that loss of the historic sports field and trees at Chalkers Corner is unacceptable. Find out more and have your say at lovemortlake.org.uk
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hen I was asked to do a review of Roxie – the restaurant of all things meat - in Putney, I jumped at the chance. Both my husband and I are massive steak fans and we were keen to try a restaurant that specialized in our favourite dish. Roxie did not disappoint. Their website says that they are meat lovers and when they discovered how hard it was to find delicious, affordable steaks, their passion found a purpose. Well, this is certainly what they deliver: extremely tasty, good quality steaks, without a high price tag. Rather than going in the evening, we decided to try the restaurant at Sunday lunchtime, with my parents, whilst our toddler slept soundly in his pushchair. On arrival, we were greeted by friendly staff, who took us to a lovely table by their large windowed front. The décor, with its wooden panelled walls and copper lamps, certainly gave you that instant rustic feel of a classic steakhouse. For starters I selected the grilled boerewors (£5.50), whilst my father and husband went for the Thai beef salad (£7.50) and the grilled salt and pepper calamari (£6). I love my meat and the Boerewors were the perfect opening act, served with a delicious side sauce of chimichurri. My father and husband also thoroughly enjoyed theirs. The Thai beef salad
'Extremely tasty, good quality steaks, without the price tag...' came with a warning that it was spicy, which it definitely was, but that was exactly what my father was looking for. For main, everyone unsurprisingly went for steak, apart from my father who chose the baby back pork ribs served with coleslaw (£14). I went for the flat iron cut (£12), which is something I haven’t tried before and it absolutely melted in the mouth, despite being cooked well done, as I’m currently five months pregnant. My husband and mother both opted for rump (£13) cooked medium rare and were happy with their choice. My father certainly didn’t suffer from food envy as he was delighted with the classic sweet, sticky BBQ taste of his ribs. Finally, despite feeling rather full, we couldn’t resist sharing a couple of desserts and opted for the baked vanilla cheesecake (£5) and the apple and cinnamon crumble with ice cream (£5.50). Both absolute classics that satisfied our sweet craving perfectly. Roxie 0208 704 5326 136 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, SW15 2SP roxiesteak.co.uk
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• Saturday Collector's Market As well as the wonderful weekly farmers market at the GP surgery car park by Barnes pond (non-Barnes residents: if you haven’t been, go – it’s great!), there is also a monthly collector’s market held on the green next to the pond on the first Saturday of the month.
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east sheen • Sir David's Richmond Park DVD out Following on from the huge success and publicity for the film, Richmond Park: National Nature Reserve, presented by Sir David Attenborough, which got hundreds of thousands of Likes on Facebook alone, the DVD is now available from The Visitor Centre in Richmond Park, at just £5. The DVD was made by the Friends of Richmond Park, of which Sir David is a patron, and all profits from sales goes to Park conservation projects. An interview with Sir David by Trevor McDonald is also included. The Visitor
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•Mortlake's history Mortlake has a long and varied history – from being the home of London’s tapestry in the early 17th Mortlake High St, before 1869 century to the home breweries in the 19th and 20th centuries. The Barnes & Mortlake History Society runs monthly lectures Mortlake High St, 1969 about the local area as well as taking an interest in local activities (such as the development of Mortlake Brewery) and taking part in local events. barnes-history.org.uk
putney •Influencing British art 11 September From the Renaissance, through Tudor times and the Baroque period, foreign painters have influenced British art, often being preferred to our own artists. The Arts Society of South West London will explore the reasons why in a lecture by Leslie Primo - who has an MA in Renaissance Studies and lectures at the National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery – and how these artists influenced the British School of Painting. Refreshments from 7.30pm. Dryburgh Hall, Putney Leisure Centre, Dryburgh Road, Putney SW15 1BL. swldfas.org.uk
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PUTNEY ARTISTS OPEN HOUSE
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The Putney Artists Open House is once again being held this October, giving art lovers the chance to visit artists in their homes, studios, workshops or sheds. Putney is part of the bigger Wandsworth Artists Open House, being run across the borough. The Putney Artists group offer a diverse collection of paintings, sketches, ceramics, jewellery and sculpture and this year 50 of them will be showing and selling their work in 30 different locations around Putney. Artists in the group include Alan Smart (1), who left advertising to study painting in St Ives in the 1960s. He has had shows at Chelsea Art Society, Mall Galleries and Affordable Art Fair. Sophie Cole's (2) works in mixed media express the essence of the exposed female form while her sea and landscapes take on a more fluid and reflective vision. Artist, Joanna Bielska (3), has a background in textile design and a Masters in art education and uses non-traditional application methods and mixed media in her work. Alison Edwards’s work (4) ranges from delicate porcelain pieces to garden sculptures. 15,000 Trail Maps will be available from early September – they can be picked up from one of the purple bikes dotted around Putney or from various locations, including Putney School of Art and Putney Library. putneyartists.org
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England v Germany 1914 re-enactment Comedian Jack Whitehall captains the English team at Barn Elms in a match against Germany to commemorate the Christmas Eve cease-fire – 10 December On the Western Front on Christmas Eve 1914, silence fell over the battlefield and through the quiet came the sound of German soldiers singing Silent Night. The English joined in and, with white flags raised, both sides ventured out from their trenches to exchange gifts and to play a football match. In remembrance of this night, Arsenal legend, Lee Dixon, will referee a re-enactment of the game, with comedian Jack Whitehall captaining the English team and the president of the Borussia Dortmund Fan Club supplying the German team. The evening before (9 Dec), Michael Morpurgo and friends will perform the story The Best Christmas Present In The World, telling the tale of the match. Tickets £5 for the match, £25/£15 for both events. Advance ticket enquiries: screenyourstory@gmail.com
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ummer is over and it’s time to look ahead to autumn. When you're all wrapped up, the two most noticeable things about you are your face and hands – so how can you make sure they’re looking their best? Skin protection If you enjoyed a holiday in the sun, you’ll feel fabulous, but those rays will have taken their toll on your skin. As the weather turns cooler, it’s important to keep your face exfoliated and well-moisturised, particularly if you’re over forty. Regular facials will help give you that fresh look. Our Essential Facial (£58), lasting a relaxing 75 minutes, includes cleansing, exfoliating and then massaging the face and décolletage, using concentrated boosters, face mask and protective moisturisers. Autumn nails Neutrals are back in this autumn, but in deeper shades – think dark grey, khaki and teal. For
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bolder colours, aubergine and hunter green are going to be popular. For something more vibrant, hot orange or going lighter, sweet pinks. It’s not just the colours that are important, but the effects, too: a matt topcoat is the new look, while smoky streaks are a must-have for the more adventurous. Appointments: 020 8876 7226 ohdarlingbeautyandlifestyle.co.uk
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Get on your glad rags! Fabulous fashion from local shops at the Barnes Charity Fashion Show: 11-12 October
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et ready for a great night out in Barnes for a charity event that has become an unmissable part of the local social calendar. Launched seven years ago to help support St Mary’s Church and local retail businesses, tickets to the fashion show are highly prized and sell fast. It is also a chance for local ladies to strut their stuff on the catwalk. The best shops in Barnes will be highlighting the season’s must-have items, accompanied by live music, delicious food and wine and a ‘shop the show’ after-party in Kitson Hall, where you can buy that must-have item just seen on the catwalk. Last year the event raised £10,000 for local charities. Tickets will be on sale at the Barnes branch of sponsor, Knight Frank: 56 Barnes High St, from September. barnescharityfashionshow.com
Save The High Street campaign to boost the Barnes economy Barnes businesses are being given a boost as they benefit from a collaboration between the Barnes Town Team and Save The High Street
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is that, over the next few months, they will be working with Barnes businesses to help them make better use of digital technology. This is a great coup for Barnes and we will report back on the results in a future issue. Emma Robinson Barnes Town Centre Manager emma@barnes-ca.org
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ypically, to see a hygienist, you need to see the dentist first and then be referred on to the hygienist. However, we all know too well that these appointments don’t always fit into busy lifestyles and work hours - and waiting lists can be long. Here, at Glowing Smiles, you don't need an appointment with the dentist or have to wait for weeks to be seen by the hygienist. Glowing Smiles in Sheen Lane, is an independent dental hygiene clinic - the only hygiene-dedicated clinic in South West London offering appointments the same week and on Saturdays, too. As well as giving your teeth a thorough clean and polish, we can give your gums a full health assessment, care for implants, dentures, orthodontic cases and help with the tricky problem of bad breath. The best part is patients do not require a referral, check up or prescription from the dentist. The clinic is run by Monika Knabe DIP RDT, DIP RDH (Lond.), who has been practising clinical dental therapy and hygiene for over 15 years. Along with helping clients to keep their smiles super clean, she is also involved in programmes for prevention of gum disease. For more information, call us on 020 3441 8182, email us at smiles@glowingsmiles.co.uk or visit: glowingsmiles.co.uk
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hile 96% of us would take an organ if needed, only 29% of us are on the Organ Donor Register. ‘People waiting for transplants depend on people being willing to donate their organs and sadly, on average, three people die every day across the UK due to a shortage of donated organs,’ says Sally Johnson, Director of Organ Donation and Transplantation for NHS Blood and Transplant. The need for donations In the UK, fewer than 6,000 people a year die in circumstances where they can become a donor and many are unregistered. There are currently 6,342 people on the UK transplant waiting list and during the last financial year over 400 people on the waiting list died. The most commonly transplanted organs are the heart, kidney, lungs and liver. But the pancreas and small bowel can be transplanted too, along with tissues such as corneas, heart valves, skin, bone and tendons. Becoming a donor Joining the register expresses your wish and legal authorisation to donate organs. Everyone who is legally competent can register, irrespective of age and health. However, you cannot become an organ donor if you have Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), cancer that has spread in the last 12 months or HIV (although you may be able to donate to another person who has HIV). In England, although children can register, their parents or guardians are still asked for consent before donation occurs. Donation of organs usually occurs after brain stem death (permanent loss of brain activity) or circulatory death (irreversible loss of heart and lung function).
'96% of us would take an organ if needed, but only 29% of us are on the Organ Donor Register...' A living donation In 2016/17, 950 people became living donors. Living donors can donate a kidney, a part of their liver or discarded bone (after a replacement operation). If you have a planned caesarean, you can donate blood from the umbilical cord after birth. This contains stem cells that can treat life-threatening diseases like leukaemia. Living donation is particularly vital for the 5,000 people in the UK who need a kidney transplant. Last year, more than 250 patients died waiting for a kidney. How to register You can register online at organdonation.nhs. uk/register-to-donate/ or at your GP surgery. You can also register when applying for a driving licence, European Health Insurance card (EHIC) or Boots Advantage card. Or for more information, visit: organdonation.nhs.uk nhsbt.nhs.uk
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Choosing the right school for your child There are a number of factors to consider when choosing an independent school for your child
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n our area of London, we’re lucky to have great state schools as well as a number of excellent independent schools. So what added value does an independent school offer, considering you are likely to be paying around £18,000 per annum for fees – and what should you look for when choosing a school for your child? While only a small percentage of children – around seven per cent nationally and 13% across London – go to one of the 2,600 independent schools in the UK – what they can offer are great facilities, a calm focus on learning and the skills to take them on in life. According to the Independent Schools Council, research by a leading psychometric testing company found that private school pupils, across all ages, tended to be committed, confident and resilient to setbacks. Most schools hold their main Open Days or Evenings through September, October and November (with more in the spring term), giving you and your child the chance to see the school in action, look around the classrooms and grounds, check out the facilities and talk to teachers and current pupils. Below are the main things to consider when choosing the right school for your child: Academic ability There is a lot of competition for places at the more academic senior schools, but it’s important that you choose the best school for your child’s ability, so they can shine rather than struggle. Senior independent schools
'Most independent schools have superb sports facilities...' have a selection process - an exam followed by an interview. Don’t be surprised that class sizes aren’t necessarily much smaller than state schools. Prep or junior schools are not generally selective, but if you’re keen on a particular senior school then do look at which schools they feed into before making your choice. Curriculum Prep schools offer a wide range of subjects and also guide pupils towards the 11+ and Common Entrance exam at 13. Check which subjects are offered by the independent senior schools you visit - particularly if your child has an interest or talent, such as drama or sport. Check whether the school follows GCSE and A Levels or alternatives such as IGCSE and IB.
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Much enthusiasm for the teachers and their teaching style. The Good Schools Guide
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Single sex or mixed Many senior schools are co-educational, whether all the way through or from 6th Form. It’s said that teenagers are less self-conscious in single sex schools and less distracted during class. However, others say co-education offers the chance for boys and girls to mix easily and offer a wider perspective on subjects. Facilities & extra-curricular Most independent schools have superb sports facilities. Many have great playing fields and sports halls on site whereas other schools bus the children to sports centres and grounds elsewhere - which means you could be doing a lot of picking up after sports events. Check what extra-curricular activities are on offer during the lunch hour and after school. Clubs and organisations are a great way for children to mix with others outside their class and helps them to pursue new interests. Scholarships & bursaries Scholarships are mainly available for academic skill, music, sport, drama or allrounders. If your child excels in a particular area enquire about the exams. They are not means-tested but based purely on ability. Bursaries are means-tested and are awarded to families where it would not normally be possible to send the child privately, due to the cost. Different levels of bursary may be offered – often from around 25% upwards, but each school will have a different policy, so ask early on. What to ask on the day You can get a good feel for a school just by wandering around, but do ask questions as you go. The teachers are, of course, keen to promote their school. Ask about the ethos of
'Check what extra curricular activities are on offer...' the school, how they deal with discipline and bullying strategies. First year pupils usually help out on the day so encourage your child to ask them questions, for instance, what they like about the school. Exams Even though you may be keen on a particular school your child still has to pass an exam to get in. However, an offer of a place is not always dependent on the highest scores. While some take only those who show the highest academic achievement, many others take children from the top, middle and lower tiers academically. If your child does well enough, they will be asked to come for an interview, which is an important part of the selection process. Ask the school whether it provides old exam papers. Test papers are also available online from companies such as Bond or can be bought from shops such as WHSmith. Pippa Duncan
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Producing young men of integrity The Good Schools Guide
Visitor events throughout the year (by appointment, see website for details) Scholarships and bursaries available Entry at 11, 13 and 16 22 route coach service 27 acre campus
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ne of the UK’s top-performing schools, Hampton combines academic and all-round excellence with exceptional pastoral care. Boys leave as happy, wellrounded individuals with a wide range of skills and interests and the confidence and resilience to succeed in the world. In 2016 the School received the highest praise from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). Hampton is academically selective and pupils achieve exceptional results at I/GCSE, A Level and Pre-U, progressing to elite universities across the UK, USA and Europe. Around 30 boys receive offers from Oxford or Cambridge each year. Teaching is challenging, innovative and tailored to suit boys’ learning styles. We are not, however, all about hard work! The exceptional cultural, artistic and sporting experiences on offer are essential elements of the balanced, all-round education which Hamptonians enjoy. Our extensive cocurricular programme ensures that our boys’ academic studies are enhanced and enriched by opportunities beyond the classroom. There is a vibrant creative programme and a superb Performing Arts centre, The Hammond Theatre, supports impressive music and drama provision. Hampton is also one of only a handful of All-Steinway Schools in the UK. Set in 27 acres of spacious grounds, the School also has an enviable reputation for excellence across an unusually wide range of sports and boys benefit from first-class coaching, superb on-site playing fields and a state-of-the-art 3G sports ground. Particular strengths are cricket, football, rowing, rugby, tennis and chess. Hampton produces some exceptional sportsmen and its teams consistently compete at the highest level in national schools’ competitions. However, there are teams for every ability and all boys are encouraged to represent the School. For those seeking adventure, the Duke of Edinburgh Award schemes, The Combined Cadet Force and the School Adventure society offer plenty of excitement and challenges
and there are more than 70 trips each year to destinations as diverse as Bruges, Borneo and Berlin. The School also enjoys close links with the neighbouring Lady Eleanor Holles School which we believe this provides the best of both worlds – all the advantages of single sex education but with the benefits of joint activities and co-operation in the academic and co-curricular programme. These links include an extensive coach service network. hamptonschool.org.uk
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ady Eleanor Holles (LEH) is a remarkable school. It is a school where girls successfully combine impressive intellectual endeavour with enthusiastic engagement well beyond academia. The school educates approximately 885 girls aged seven to eighteen, with around 185 in the Junior School and 700 in the Senior School. The girls’ public exam results and their sporting achievements are among the best in the country. Their musical and dramatic activities place them among the best of young performers. And most importantly of all, their stimulating and happy approach to all they do makes LEH a joyful place to study and grow. There is so much more to LEH life than academic achievement: if young women left here with excellent exam results alone, we would be disappointed. Our goal is that LEH girls become expert learners, unafraid to tackle new and challenging ideas, prepared to take risks, and able to learn from failure. Our school motto ‘Hope Favours the Bold’ sums it up beautifully – at LEH, girls learn to be courageous and ever hopeful, optimistic and determined in all that they do. Throughout its 300-year history LEH has produced many remarkable women. If you think your daughter would enjoy joining their ranks, please come and visit us. Only by seeing the school in action will you get a true flavour of all that an LEH education offers. Hanwoth Road, Hampton Middlesex TW12 3HF lehs.org.uk Tel: 020 8979 1601 Admissions: registrar@lehs.org.uk
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Barnes/Mortlake Barnes Primary 020 8876 7358 Lowther Primary 020 8748 3984 St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic 020 8876 6679 St Osmund’s Catholic 020 8748 3582 East Sheen East Sheen Primary 020 8876 7484 Sheen Mount 020 8876 8394 Putney All Saints C of E 020 87885196 Hotham Primary 020 87886468 Oasis Academy 020 7884 6000 Our Ladies of Victories Catholic Primary 020 87885196 St Mary's C of E 020 87889591
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clubs, groups & societies Barnes Community Association 020 8878 2359 Barnes Literary Society 020 8876 3817 Barnes & Mortlake History Society 020 8878 3756 Barnes Music Society 020 8876 1563 Barnes WI barneswi.co.uk FiSH Neighbourhood Care Scheme (For help and to volunteer) 020 8876 3414 Friends of Barnes Common 020 8392 2566 Friends of Palewell Common 07771 970017 Friends of Richmond Park 020 8549 8975 Mortlake with East Sheen Society 020 8876 7744 Mortlake Community Association 020 8487 5500 Neighbourhood Watch 020 8247 5807 OSO Community Arts Centre 020 8876 9885 Putney Music putneymusic.org.uk Putney Bridge Club 020 8892 9429 Putney Scouts 5thputneyseascouts.btik.com Putney Society putneysociety.org.uk Putney Theatre Company 07900 216 197 Richmond Orchestra 020 8876 4728
sports clubs & activities 144 (Richmond) Squadron Air Cadets Barn Elms Sports Centre Barnes Sports Club Barnes Runners Pools on the Park Putney Leisure Centre Rocks Lane Tennis & Football Ctr Sheen Common Bowling Club Shene Sports & Fitness Centre Sheen Shufflers
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libraries Castelnau Mon, Tues, Fri 9.30am-6pm, Weds 10am7pm; Thurs & Sun closed. Tel: 020 8734 3350 East Sheen Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9.30am-6pm; Weds 10am-7pm; Sat 9.30am-4pm, Sun 10am-2pm. Tel: 020 8734 3337 Putney Mon, Weds, Thurs 9am-8pm, Tues closed, Fri 9am-2pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm. Tel: 020 8871 7090
recycling Richmond Borough (Townmead Rd) Opening Times Mon 10am - 6pm; Tues-Sat 8am - 6pm; Sun & Bank Hols: 9am - 4pm. Closed: 25, 26 Dec, 1 Jan. Richmond residents only. Last admission 15m before closing time. Wandsworth Borough (Smugglers Way) Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm; Sat 8am - 6pm; Sun 8am - 5pm If you have a club, society or association that you would like listed here please email me the details at: pippa@livinginmagazines.co.uk
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what's on LOCALLY Geno Washington 14 October
Soul man, Geno Washington, has loved the UK ever since he came over with the US Air Force. A rock n roll legend, during the ‘60s he toured with every major band, including Pink Floyd, Cream and Jimi Hendrix, adding his own inimitable style and continuous beat. When he finally burnt himself out, he retreated to a quieter life before a tribute song to him by Dexy’s Midnight Runners – Geno – brought him into the spotlight once more. He regularly tours and will be at the Half Moon in Putney with the Ram Jam Band. Tickets £12. 8pm start. tickets.halfmoon.co.uk
Comedy… with kids
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Life can become a little restricted when you have a baby, which is why a new comedy club – Bring Your Own Baby Comedy – is proving such a hit with new parents. The brainchild of comedy actress and mum, Alyssa Kyria, and professional comedian, Carly Smallman, it’s a club where it doesn’t matter if your baby cries, does a smelly poop or you need to whip out a boob to feed. The show stars top comedians from the comedy circuit and TV and features two acts, plus a compere. Each venue provides soft flooring, toys, baby changing, buggy parking and bottle warmers. Half Moon Pub, 93 Lower Richmond Road, Putney SW15 1EU. 12pm start. Also 18 Nov, 20 Dec. byobcomedy.com
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9 September Make sure you’ve got your riverside spot on Saturday 9 September, as more than 300 boats make their way up-river from the Docklands to Ham in the Great River Race. Now in its 30th year, the 21.6 mile race has become a popular spot in the calendar for a pint by the river, watching gigs, skiffs, cutters, naval whalers, Chinese dragon boats, Hawaiian war canoes and anything else that floats, race by. The winning boat receives the magnificently named Challenge Trophy of The Company of Watermen and Lightermen of the River Thames.
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