Living In Richmond, Kew & East Twickenham magazine

July/Aug 2017

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THE IVY CAFÉ family fun this summer

The White Rabbit of Barnes Bridge Zoffany: portrait painter of Kew WIN! a case of craft beer Plus: local people, local lives, local events... and great local businesses

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Welcome...

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he long, sultry days of summer are here and, hopefully, you've got a little time to kick back and relax in the sunshine. If you're looking for things to do, check out what's happening locally on the What's On page (pg 54) and, if you've got kids, then there are some great activities to keep them occupied over the summer holidays (pg 45).

Richmond has the wonderful new addition of The Ivy Café, which has created a real buzz locally, and we visited about 10 days after it opened. The décor is fabulous and the menu is wide-ranging, but not ridiculously expensive. Read my review on pg 23.

Have you heard of the White Rabbit which keeps appearing near Barnes Bridge on the first of each month? He's becoming so well-wknown that he was even mentioned in the Evening Standard. I met the man behind the costume to chat about how he brings a smile to commuters for A Day In The Life Of... on pg 35.

Have a wonderful summer!

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Homes & Interiors: The art of display Gardening: Saving street trees Restaurant review: The Ivy Café Local Talk Barnes Fair Kew Midsummer Fete - thank you!

A Day In The Life Of... White Rabbit Get cycling for charity Local history: Johan Zoffany Health: Stay safe in the sun Find out more about Darell School

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Business Profile 17 Original Bathrooms 47 Stagecoach

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DISPLAY Would you like to create displays of your possessions that show them off to their best advantage? Interior designer and author, Katherine Sorrell, shares her top 10 tips on putting on a great display

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Consider what you are displaying, whether it is sturdy or fragile, valuable or every day.

Do you wish to protect it from sun, dust or accidental damage, or are you happy for it to be picked up at will? You may manage with a mantelpiece, shelf or table display or you may wish to invest in a specially designed cabinet, case or stand. If you opt for specialist display furniture, whether that is a former shop fitting or a set of glass shelves, choose pieces that complement the proportions of your home.

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lighting makes all the difference to 2 Good an effective display. For serious collectors,

carefully positioned ceiling-mounted spotlights are the ideal solution, but if you experiment with an adjustable lamp you may well be able to provide a more informal (and much cheaper) quick fix for a simple domestic display. Think about where the light comes from: directly above, behind (for a dramatic silhouette) or from the front, and how ‘warm’ or ‘cool’ the bulb should be in order to enhance colour and texture.

objects together and they can be 3 Group much more than the sum of their parts.

Even the most unprepossessing of objects carries a certain weight when displayed in a group. A group display may consist of almost anything: a series of Delftware plates or tiles, a dozen framed silk headscarves, pebbles in graduating sizes, mirrored baubles, wooden shoe lasts, a row of modern chairs in sorbet shades…you can have great fun with almost anything you decide to gather together. of identical pairs of objects are 4 Displays probably the most simple, and often the

most visually powerful. Whether it’s a pair of silver candlesticks or two raffiawrapped lamps, there’s something extremely pleasing about this mirroring and doubling.

The only catch is that you must ensure your objects are placed evenly and symmetrically.

If you’re not confident about judging by eye, there’s nothing wrong with using a tape measure!

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When choosing a group of different objects to display, look for ways in which they will work together, whether by colour, size, shape, texture or proportion. It is important to have something that creates coherence, and don’t forget that what you leave out can be as important as what you put in. However much you love them, some objects may simply not fit well into the group.

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time you display more than one 6 Every object, you need to decide whether to opt

for symmetry or asymmetry. It depends partly on the items you have and partly on your home and personal taste. Symmetrical displays tend to appear more classical, considered and refined, and suit traditional rooms; the Georgian period, for example, tended to emphasise the rules of symmetry.

Asymmetry, on the other hand, is ideal for making an impact in a contemporary space, appearing more spontaneous and intuitive.

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by giving it plenty of wall, floor, cabinet or shelf space, and don’t place furniture too close. objects can be lost among the 8 Small general furnishings of most rooms, so

be particularly careful about how you display them. Try to ‘frame’ them within their surroundings – maybe in a specially designed cabinet or niche, on a side table rather than a coffee table, or on a plinth rather than a long, wide shelf, and they will demand an appreciative glance and a closer look. be daunted by the thought of 9 Don’t displaying large groups of paintings,

prints or flat objects on a wall. Start by laying your potential group on the floor and assessing how well the elements cohere.

Choose the piece that you wish to be most prominent, then surround it with pieces that work well alongside it, perhaps making a larger rectangle of the group, or else setting a consistent line along one side, the top or the bottom. stand right back and get an 10 Finally, overview of your final display. Does

it need tweaking? Don’t be afraid to experiment and change things around.

Whatever your choice of objects and however you have arranged them, try not to make the finished result overly formal or perfect. This is, after all, your home and not a gallery, and the only important thing is that you absolutely love what’s around you.

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Even better, fish n chips are delivered fresh to the boat en route... ...spend an evening pretending you're a housemaid by exploring the off limit attics at Kew Palace...

Petersham House Open Garden Sunday 23 July (11am - 4pm)

The Petersham House gardens have the Thames, Petersham Meadows, Richmond Park and St Peter's Church as a backdrop. It boasts huge Yew trees, a150ft herbaceous border and is built around a loose structure of permanent planting including Romneya, Macleaya, Rheum, Eupatorium, Veronicatstrum, Irises and Oriental poppies.

The kitchen garden supplies the next door Petersham Nurseries CafĂŠ with salad leaves, edible flowers and herbs.

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the art of bath

If you’ve passed along Kew Road, you hopefully haven’t failed to notice the ‘past meets present' art gallery in the windows of Original Bathrooms

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riginal Bathrooms never holds back when it comes to innovative designs for their window displays and their current backdrops have certainly become a talking point!

The two displays depict modern versions on classical artworks Death of Marat by Jacques-Louis David and Gabrielle d’Estrées, by an unknown artist of the Fontainebleau art school, now in the Louvre (pictured) - created by Davide Oppizzi with photographer Vincent Calmel, for high end bathroom supplier, Graff.

The displays show how Graff’s pieces, which are part of the display, can combine originality with iconic symbolism.

Says Original Bathroom’s managing director, Andrew Shanahan: ‘The backdrops have definitely aroused local interest. I love the modern angle on classical artworks. They help show how far modern bathrooms have come and we love Graff’s unique vision and originality.’

If you’d like a closer look or want to find out more about Graff bathrooms, visit Original Bathrooms at 141 Kew Road, Richmond TW9 2PN.

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Kew Horticultural Society Annual Flower & Produce Show Saturday 26 August - Kew Green

Stalls open 11am, marquee with produce 1pm

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he centrepiece of this traditional show will be the marquee with its varied display of fruit, flowers and produce from local allotments and gardens, all competing for the many cups and prizes available, including special classes for children.

There will also be a variety of stalls around the Green, including a plant stall, a tea tent and a barbecue, with a lively jazz band to entertain you throughout the afternoon.

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gardening

protect your STREET TREES Predicting the weather is a tricky business, but if we don’t get a lot of rain this summer, this is a specific plea for our street trees

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e may be diligently watering the plants in our garden but the stalwarts up and down the street are left to their own devices. I would like you now to adopt the tree that is outside your house and give it some regular tender loving care.

In a perfect world, a street tree should have been planted with its own irrigation system.

This is normally a wide plastic water pipe which goes down to below the roots and pokes out a few inches above ground level.

The idea is that you can water the tree easily through this pipe, supplying water and/or nutrients directly to the root area, and without any evaporation.

For the life of me I cannot understand why councils pack the base of a tree with tarmac or some other impermeable material. I realise that this is an efficient way of suppressing weeds, but how is a tree then supposed to access whatever rain falls through it? The answer is that the roots have probably found a source of underground water, not from the water table, but from cracked water pipes and other subterranean leaks.

So how best to water the trees in the street?

Frequent shallow watering will cause roots to stay near the surface, where they’ll quickly dry out, especially in hot weather. It’s better to give the plant a good soaking, less often. And I also suggest that you take time to do this.

Instead of emptying a whole bucket at one time, do it in stages and hopefully you will be able to access the rather narrow gap between the trunk of the tree and whatever ‘covering’ the base has been given.

You might also think of using grey water – this is water that’s been used once in the house and then collected. You should only

'Shallow watering will cause roots to stay near the surface...' use this water within 24 hours of collecting it; after that, bacteria can multiply rapidly, turning your grey water black! The dilute soap residue won’t cause too much of a problem however, if you have a water softener in your water system, don’t use it as the salts used can harm the plants and soil.

Street trees perform a very vital function: they help to clean the air that we breathe, they give us shade and they give us great visual entertainment through the seasons. I think we owe them a regular, well-earned drink.

Valerie McBride-Munro is a chartered horticulturist offering a plant problemsolving service. Tel: 020 8892 9243

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restaurant review

the IVY CAFÉ

The Ivy Café has arrived in Richmond – just don’t expect to pop in and find a free table for dinner…

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n my days of working on national magazines, there was only one Ivy and, happily, it was every PR’s choice for countless breakfast press launches. With other branches now open, including Wimbledon and Kensington, when we visited about 10 days after it opened, it’s not an understatement to say you could feel the buzz of excitement from diners the minute you walked through the door.

The décor is luxurious but quirky – prints of beetles, birds and beasts adorn the walls, while the rich red banquettes offer smooth comfort.

Sipping cocktails (a delicious Richmond Park Royale, £10.25, with their own Ivyexclusive champagne, Briottet Rose liqueur and Sipsmith Sloe gin), our starters of tuna carpaccio (£8.95) and crispy duck salad (£7.95) arrive in good time – although we could see others having a much longer wait. The paper-thin tuna was accompanied by avocado, lime crème fraiche and coriander shoots and just melted in the mouth, with a far superior flavour to smoked salmon. My husband, Alex’s, warm duck was not only a work of art but the five-spice dressing and toasted cashews with ginger was a fabulous mix of taste and texture.

All the staff were wonderfully attentive and

the recommended bottle of Argentinian Tilia Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot (£25) was just right for the meat and fish main courses.

Alex’s line caught swordfish (£15.50) came with red pepper sauce, cherry tomatoes and toasted fregola and, while good, the flavour was rather dominated by olives which weren’t even mentioned on the menu. My slow roasted shoulder of lamb (£16.25) with mustard and herb dressing was delicious, with the mash dry rather than mushy, always better in my book.

For the last 20 years Alex has gone on about The Ivy’s frozen berries dessert, so he was ecstatic to see it was on the menu – it’s a classic favourite, we were told (£6.95). It didn’t disappoint. The berries came with yoghurt sorbet and warm white chocolate sauce – just a small pot and a little more would have been great, but maybe we were just being greedy.

The Ivy Café is just what we need locally – a fabulous venue, great staff and good, affordable food. Welcome to Richmond!

Pippa Duncan Booking 020 3146 7733 or online: theivycaferichmond.com 9-11 Hill St, Richmond TW9 1SX

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Party Time 1. Appearing regularly alongside Noel Edmonds on the TV show Noel's House Party, what colour were Mr Blobby's spots?

2. With his 2016 hit single, Party Like A Russian, which famous British singer was accused of racism by Russian media, with one newspaper claiming he will never perform in Russia again?

3. Also used as a general term for a large celebration or party, what name is given to a large gathering of Scouts who rally at a national or international level?

4. What animal is the traditional mascot for the Republican Party of the USA? 5. Referring to himself as a "comedy terrorist", whose 21st birthday party did Aaron Barschak gate-crash in 2003 by dressing up as Osama bin Laden?

6. According to the theme tune of the 1980s animated TV series Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles, which of the main characters "was a party dude"?

7. In a 1977 BBC TV production of the play Abigail's Party, who played Abigail?

8. Named after a word that means "forbidden or disapproved of", what party game was first published in 1989, with the aim being for a player to have their partners guess a word on their card without using the word itself or five additional words listed?

9. In 2012, Leanne Wood became the first female leader of which political party?

10. In the novel Alice's Adventures In Wonderland, which three characters does Alice have a "mad tea-party" with?

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eal Ale in Twickenham opened its doors in 2005 and has established a reputation for offering a wide range of high quality, but lesser known, real ales, ciders, perries and beers, produced by small British breweries. They have even produced their own beer – Ubiquitous Pale Ale. They’ve won numerous awards, including the 2015 Drinks Business ‘Retailer of the Year’ award, beating Waitrose and Aldi.

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Community Food, Arts & Crafts Market

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So we really need more help, both on the planning side and on market day itself. If you can spare a few days a month – or even just a few hours – do stop by at the KVM stall or log on to our website to join the team and have fun making the market happen. kewvillagemarket.org

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local talk... east twickenham

• St Margarets Fair – 8 July Lots of great stalls, entertainment for children with rides and games, sporting events throughout the day (football competitions, dancing etc), live music on stage and a wide range of food & drink all make for great family day out.

Moormead, St Margarets TW1 1EB. stmargaretsfair.org

kew • Race through Kew 16 September Richmond RUNFEST is holding its first 10k course that runs completely inside Kew Gardens.

The event is followed on the 17th with a full and half marathon running through the borough. Richmond RUNFEST has raised more than £1 million for charities since it launched four years ago. Only 2,000 public entry tickets for the Kew 10k. richmondrunningfestival.com 30

richmond • Story of the Shires A new book, The Last Herd, tells the story of London’s last working Shire horses, which are often seen in Richmond Park and in the grounds of royal palaces such as Hampton Court. In 1893, London had almost 40,000 shire horses, many used in the brewery trade or even delivering coal for the steam engines which would replace them.

There are now eight. The book, by awardwinning photojournalist, Paul Stewart, records a year in the life of what is now London’s last herd.

• Dog walkers beware!

Deer are still protective of their young during the birthing season in July, so do keep your dog on a lead around Richmond Park until August. More than 200 fawns and calves are born in Richmond and Bushy parks each year and the mothers hide them in bracken and long grass for a few weeks after their birth, but will charge if a dog (or human!) gets too close.

If you've got any interesting local news that should be shared, just email me at: pippa@livinginmagazines.co.uk

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BARNES FAIR Saturday, 8 july barnes common - 9.30am - 5.30pm

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bracadabra… this year’s Barnes Fair has a magic theme! The fair welcomes all witches and wizards to the Grand Parade and clowns and magicians to the events arena, where there will be magic shows, jugglers and stilt-walkers on the events stage, Punch & Judy shows, live music and a liberal sprinkling of fairy dust around the showground.

There will also be a wide selection of stalls to browse through – everything from jewellery to crafts, bric-a-brac, clothes, gifts and more. And on the food front, the fair is welcoming Rick Stein for the first time, alongside favourites The Brown Dog, The Treehouse and Madame Gautier. New local Barnes brewery, Jeffersons, will also be launching their ales at from their Beer Tent. barnes-ca.org

The Life List

Look after the pennies...because they’re the only interest available on your savings.

Progressive Proverbs

Two wrongs...is about right.

Worldly wisdom may seem timeless, but sometimes our conclusions are out of date. For example, chickens can be counted before they’re hatched now - by using a UV light.

And that’s not all that has changed...

Nothing good ever came out of a windowed envelope.

A broken clock is right twice a day, unless it’s digital.

You automatically forget your number plate as soon as you reach the car park ticket machine.

Toast falls butter side down on trousers.

If you want to find something try looking for something else.

A watched pot is a poor use of a webcam.

A text in time saves minutes on a pointless call.

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The squeaky wheel...will be on your supermarket trolley.

When in Rome, expect the ice cream to be both delicious and expensive.

The pen is mightier than the broken pencil, but not as satisfying to chew.

Keep your friends close...and your pretend friends on social media.

God helps those who help themselves, apart from shoplifters and kleptomaniacs.

You can’t judge a book by its cover, or trust the objectivity of its online reviews.

Honesty is the best policy if you’ve got a bad memory.

The grass is always greener on a TV gardening show. That’s because they’ve picked the perfect day to make you green with envy.

A little knowledge is a web search waiting to happen.

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KEW MIDSUMMER FETE Thousands of people made their way to Kew Green for a fabulous family day out. And it was hot, hot, hot…

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ow! What a fantastic day we had on 17 June! The whole green was packed with visitors from the moment we opened at 11am to way past the close at 6pm.

This is our 8th year and the Fete really has become a favourite day out, not only for locals, but for visitors from across London.

There was a fantastic array of 115 stalls, selling everything from plants to pashminas and everything in between; the food stalls did a roaring trade and the tea tent offered some welcome shade on a blistering hot day.

As usual, the Tug of War and the Dog Show both drew big crowds. A huge thank you to Sophie Raworth (and her children!) who judged the Dog Show – with the Best in Show rosette going to… Dexter. So, I have to admit that the lovely Dexter is actually our family dog – not that the judges knew that!

Thank you to everyone who visited and helped to make it such a great day. As well as raising money for local charities, our aim is also to create a community event for locals, and carry on the tradition of a fete on Kew Green, which has lasted more than 250 years.

Also, a big thank you to our sponsors: Taylor Wimpey, Fullers, Dexters, GWR Kia, Kew Park Rangers and Richmond Vets and to the other businesses who, like Living In Magazines, support the fete through their time and services: Earthlife and The Design Forum.

How much did we raise?

The final count isn’t in at the time of going to print, but we have topped £100,000 for our total raised for local charities in the last eight years. This year's charities benefitting are: Richmond Carers Centre, Small Steps, Holly Lodge, Kew Scouts, Mulberry Centre, Off the Record, Richmond Mind, TAG Youth Club, Addiction Support, Orange Tree Theatre, React and the Riverbank Trust.

Grenfell Tower: a bucket collection also raised £475 for the Grenfell Tower fund which is being passed onto the Red Cross Fire Fund account.

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White Rabbit

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On the first day of every month a White Rabbit sits on the river wall near Barnes Bridge. Who is White Rabbit?

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am at my spot near Barnes Bridge on the first day of the month between 7-8am. What started off as an experiment in live art performance has turned into an extraordinary experience.

‘At first, people in their cars or on buses were surprised to see me, but now they look out for me – they beep their horns, they look up from their phones and smile – I get a glimpse into their lives as they go to work and they get a glimpse into mine. Joggers stop to chat and get a selfie and even Zac Goldsmith came to have a photo while on the campaign trail. It’s a heart-warming experience – I see moments in the lives of the people living in the flats opposite. I was only going to do it for 12 months, but people seem to appreciate it – it brightens their day.

'I have a Masters in performance and visual art and studied a BA in Fine Art at Kingston University. As a live art durational performance artist, everything I do is fluid – it doesn’t have a beginning or end. I just see where being White Rabbit takes me.

‘I work under my own name, Spike Mclarrity,

White Rabbit's White Rabbit

and I have a studio in my garden in Barnes where I paint, carve and work on discarded MDF furniture templates made by local builders, turning them into beautiful objects which I pass on to those that need it, like local single mums.

‘I work with a foundation called Outside In Pathways, which helps adults with autism and special needs, which is how I earn money. The foundation is funded by the Arts Council and among the many things we do, the group has created operas - we even performed at Westminster Abbey last year.

‘Having spent 30 years working in social services, I love that I can now let out my creative side and, as White Rabbit, have travelled to Barcelona and Paris.

‘As an artist, the day doesn’t end. If I suddenly get an idea at 10pm, I can just go to my studio and work.

‘I don’t know what the future holds for White Rabbit, but for now I love that people can see me sitting on that wall and I have added something to their day.’

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Fontainebleau – Richmond charity ride Cycle to celebrate 40 years of twinning - and raise money for street kids

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his year Richmond celebrates its 40th anniversary of twinning with Fontainebleau in France and, to mark the occasion, a bike ride will cycle the 263 miles between the two to raise money for the charity StreetInvest.

The bike ride will take five days, starting off in France with a civic reception in Fontainebleau, before travelling through forests, French villages, tree-lined market squares and along rivers. A ferry to Newhaven will bring the

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cyclists back to England for the last leg of the journey, which includes the hilly but beautiful South Downs. The group will be welcomed home with a party at Orleans House Gallery.

The ethos behind StreetInvest is to enable all street children to have a trustworthy adult in their lives – someone who will listen to them. Duncan Ross, the man who founded the charity and is now its chief executive, says: ‘The perception of street kids is that they are either victims or trouble. But if you can see them as resilient and capable human beings and engage with them, then you get something different. They often don’t have parents or teachers they can trust, because they’ve been let down. We work in 13 countries to help these children, but are also working in the UK. Once your perception of a child changes, their behaviour starts to change, too.’ The charity is based at the ETNA community centre in East Twickenham.

How to take part The charity is looking for volunteers to join the bike ride, which takes place 13 - 17 September.

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Johan Zoffany The 18th century artist, Johan Zoffany, was born in Germany, but spent much of his life around Kew

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ohan Zoffany (1733-1810) was one of England’s leading portrait painters of the 18th century, famous for the ‘conversation piece’ portrait – an informal group portrait, often of family or a group of friends.

He came to England in 1760 and from 1764 he spent much time locally, buying his country retreat at 65 Strand on the Green in 1790, which is now known as Zoffany House.

Born near Frankfurt-am-Main, he was christened Johannes Josephus Zauffley, but changed his name when he came to England with his first wife, Maria, who returned to Germany shortly afterwards. He obtained patronage from leading actor managers of the time, such as David Garrick and Samuel Foote, but his career really took off when he obtained royal patronage through the Earl of Bute.

This patronage widened when he painted Queen Charlotte and her children. In 1772 she sent him to Florence to paint copies of the famous paintings there. He returned in 1779, but his painting of Tribuna of the Uffizi lost him the royal patronage. This may have been because he included two well-known gays among the cognoscenti in the painting, at a time when sodomy was a capital offence.

However, he went out to India in 1783 to make his fortune, returning six years later having made about £66,000 - a huge sum then.

Zoffany had a murkier side. Shortly before he went to Florence, he seduced a young local girl, Mary Thomas, who became pregnant.

However, she did not just accept her situation

Zoffany's grave at St Anne's Church, Kew

Tribuna of the Uffizi

'Zoffany had a murkier side.

Shortly before he went to Florence he seduced a young local girl...' but, unknown to Zoffany, boarded his ship and travelled with him to Tuscany. After the child was born, he agreed to marry her, telling her that his first wife had died. However, she was very much alive. As this second marriage was in a Catholic church, it would not then have been recognised in English law, otherwise Zoffany could have been prosecuted for bigamy, but he always thereafter treated Mary as his wife. When his first wife died in 1804, he married Mary Thomas again, this time at St Pancras Church.

He also had a generous side. He helped out his friend, Johan Christian Bach, the youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach, when he had serious financial difficulties. When Bach died in 1782, Zoffany organised fund-raising concerts for Bach’s widow.

One of his paintings, Last Supper, is in St Paul’s in Brentford. Zoffany died in 1810 and is buried in the churchyard of St Anne’s Church, Kew. John Moses

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stay safe in the sun It seems that, despite the publicity, we’re still not getting the sun protection message – and we’re risking serious health issues, says Alison Runham Protect your skin ‘A tan is actually a sign that the skin has been damaged and is trying to protect itself,’ warns the British Association of Dermatologists. Your body produces brown melanin to protect itself from further UV damage – and UV damage can lead to skin cancer.

While we need a little outdoor sunshine to maintain our Vitamin D levels, limit your exposure by: • finding shade when the sun is strongest (c. 11am - 3pm) • covering your skin • choosing a suitable sunscreen and using it properly Sunscreen UVA protection is rated up to 5 stars. The SPF (sun protection factor) refers to UVB, ranging from 2 (lowest protection) to 50+. Choose a sunscreen with both UVA protection (at least 4*) and UVB protection.

Sun cream is only as effective as its application, so apply liberally and frequently – 30 minutes before going out and then at least every two hours afterwards. Also apply it straight after you’ve been in water, even if it’s ‘water-resistant’. Don’t use expired sunscreen.

Water can increase the sun’s radiation by 5%, and sand by 17%, so make sure you keep well protected.

The sensitive skin of babies and children needs extra protection and you should keep children under six months out of strong sunlight completely.

Remember to be extra careful if your skin is particularly pale, if you have freckles, red or fair hair, if you have lots of moles (look out for new moles and changes to existing moles, freckles or skin patches), you have skin problems relating to a medical condition and if you have a family history of skin cancer.

If you do get burnt, apply cold water, then a soothing product, such as after sun or calamine lotion. An antiseptic cream containing a local anaesthetic can help, as can painkillers. If you feel unwell or your skin swells badly or blisters, seek medical help and avoid the sun until all redness has gone.

Protect your eyes UV light damages eyes too, so remind your children never to look directly at the sun.

Check that your sunglasses protect against UVA and UVB and carry the CE Mark.

Heatstroke Symptoms can include headache, dizziness, confusion, appetite loss, feeling sick, excessive sweating, pale clammy skin, fast breathing or pulse, a temperature of 37c or above and intense thirst. If someone is suffering from heatstroke, lie them down in the shade, raise their feet, offer cold drinks and remove unnecessary clothing. Call 999 if they’re no better after 30 minutes or if symptoms worsen.

To avoid heatstroke, stay hydrated, keep your head covered and rest in the shade when the sun is hottest.

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Studio Upside Down Berry Sponge Kew

This upside down berry sponge is very versatile.

You can use any fruits you have left over or that are becoming overripe. This berry version is perfect for Summer, but an alternative with apple & cinnamon served warm would be a perfect winter warmer. This is best eaten on the day it’s made, as the juice from the fruits start to run through the light sponge and make it soggy.

CAPOEIRA CHILDRENS CAPOEIRA DANCE FIT Eric Lanlard, Master Patissier, has kindly offered this recipe for the SAMBA Breast Cancer Care Afternoon Tea Fundraiser.

Ingredients: SALSA 1. Preheat the oven to 180C (fan 160C) 350F gas mark 4.

PASTRY ZUMBA Grease a shallow 22cm/8½in springform cake tin with • 200g/7oz unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing extra butter, then line with baking paper. TANGO • 200g/7oz golden caster sugar 2. Cream the butter & sugar together in a large bowl, using an • 5 eggs DRUMMING electric hand whisk on medium-high speed, until light & fluffy.

• 200g/7oz self raising flour 3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined.

• 300-400g/11-14oz ripe fresh W!metalYOGA mixed berries 4. Sift in the flour, then fold it in with aElarge spoon.

N • 50g/2oz golden syrup 5. Place the berries in the base of the prepared tin. Pour in Alternatives POLE the golden syrup, then spoon the cakeDANCING mixture over the • Pears or Plums Serves 8 Cooking time:1 hour TIP

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top. Bake in the oven for 1 hour, or until the cake is cooked through. Cool in the tine, then remove the sides of the tin and invert onto a plate, remove the paper before serving (see tip).

6. Alternative: Spiced Pear: poach some peeled pear halves in a light syrup, flavoured with gin & a few juniper berries.

Replace the golden syrup with some light caramel syrup.

7. Alternative: Fresh Plum: Roast fresh plums, cut in half, in a medium oven, 180C (fan 160C) 350F gas mark 4, with some light brown sugar & some mixed spices. Roast for about 15 mins or until the fruit is soft & sweet. Pour off the excess juices, and follow the recipe for the Upside Down Berry Sponge, replacing the berries with the plums and omitting the golden syrup.

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Chiswick Catholic Centre W4 2AE 2 Dukes Avenue, Chiswick Wed 10:00am, 6:30pm

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'becoming the best they can be' Karen Bos, Headteacher at Darell Primary and Nursery School since February 2016, tells us about her school…

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was delighted to be appointed the head of Darell school. Darell is a genuine family where the children are happy and safe and where there is good and outstanding teaching.

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and supportive. Whatever a child’s age or ability, we help them every day to become the best they can be, both in the classroom and in their personal lives.

'Our incredibly committed staff are ambitious for all our children, and we are especially proud of how we help our Nursery and Reception children to master those initial skills that are crucial for a life of learning.

'Alongside literacy and numeracy, music and art are cornerstones of Darell life. We are regularly inspired by visits from authors, scientists, orchestras and artists. Additionally, of course, our extra-curricular activities invite our children to grow in languages, science, music and sports.

'Families are an integral part of both our learning and our community activities. We maintain a safe environment in which our children feel able to challenge themselves and learn confidently from any mistakes. Our moral values encourage Darell’s children to grow up into tolerant, committed and courageous citizens.

'We have long embraced our international diversity: it is a strength that helps us broaden our children’s understanding of the world.

Most of all, though, Darell is a school where there is a palpable sense of excitement about learning.

'If you are interested in seeing how we do things at Darell, please come and visit us. We really do look forward to meeting you and to showing you all that Darell has to offer your children.'

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'Darell was our 1st choice school and two years down the line the school has totally lived up to my expectations.

'A happy, balanced place to learn with very motivated staff.' Year 1 'Darell has been an amazing school for my child. The school has supported his special needs and taught him well, he has made incredible progress... the school and its teachers have given him the confidence and have taught him so well.' Year 6 'I am delighted by the confidence and independence that the school promotes.'

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Keep them busy this summer!

Wondering what to do to fill the days this summer?

Find out what’s happening locally…

Hampton Court Palace

Tudor Jousting: 16-17 July Jousting, sword fighting, courtly games, music and trying on armour.

Hampton Court Palace recreates the pomp and ceremony of court life in the time of the Tudors, as rival knights compete for glory.

Included in the price of admission, tickets from £9.20 for children, £18.40 adults. hrp.org.uk

The Crafthouse

Courses & workshops all summer Creative workshops and courses in East Sheen, including sewing workshops for 7-14 year olds

and teen craft camps in screen printing and sewing. Prices from £32 upwards, depending on the length of course or camp. thecrafthouseuk.com

Pony Week Club

11 July – 1 Sept Stag Lodge Stables by Robin Hood Gate in Richmond Park, offers four-day clubs throughout the summer. Kids get two rides per day, learn stable management such as grooming, play games and do a gymkhana in the afternoon. £325 for the week - 10am-3pm. Ages 5-12 years. Stag Lodge Stables: 020 8974 6066. staglodgestables.co.uk

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The Wetlands Centre

Dusty’s Wildlife Rangers 22 July – 3 Sept Families join Dusty for a day of adventure – pond dipping with nets to find what’s lurking beneath the water’s surface, learning how to use binoculars and jotting down all their findings in your own Wildlife Ranger log book.

Prices from £6.75 for children, £12.26 adults, children under four, free. wwt.org.uk

Ceramics Café Kew Original Ceramics - Painted By You

Stage Coach Kew - Summer workshop

31 July - 4 Aug Performing Arts company, Stage Coach Kew, is hosting a summer workshop for children aged 5-11 years. The kids will put together a show in one week, including singing, dancing and acting, with a performance on Friday evening.

9.30am-12.30pm. Fee £140. 020 8487 1456. stagecoach.co.uk/kew

Kew Gardens All summer

If you haven’t taken your children to the Hive yet, summer is the time to go as the lights and sounds inside the hive respond to the activity of a real hive. A wonderfully multi-sensory experience, showing children the life of bees.

Also in the gardens are the Treetop Walkway and Treehouse Towers (3-9 yrs).

Tickets from £3.50 for children,£15 for adults. kew.org

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learning life skills Stagecoach Kew successfully teaches children skills that will last them through life

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tagecoach Theatre Arts in Kew has been running successfully for over 13 years.

The school started with just 16 children.

It now has 10 teachers and over 200 students aged between four and 18.

The school has grown and evolved over the years, with classes now throughout Saturdays and Friday evenings in Kew and we are hoping to soon be offering classes in East Sheen.

As a parent myself, with a child who does several activities (including Stagecoach!), I understand about wanting value for money.

We ensure that every child who attends, young or old, is given the attention needed to get the very best out them.

We understand that children come to us for many different reasons. Some have a dream of going into the industry, some come along to make new friends or try something fun at the weekends. Then for others it’s a confidence thing, being with a group of likeminded people who aren’t going to make judgement. Too often children are stifled by the pressure of school or peers and they don’t have the opportunity to be themselves and be creative. However, we do expect a level of discipline and commitment from our students.

With this they find the joy in becoming more competent and confident as performers and young people. Our aim is to give children a great time and unlock potential.

Several of our students this year were offered places at The Arts Educational School to pursue vocational theatre training, whilst many others have taken places at some of the top academic schools in the area.

It’s great running into past students who are now in university or college - they talk fondly of the times they had with us and how much the experience is now helping them in their daily lives. Stagecoach has a tag line, ‘The skills we teach don’t end when the curtain falls, they’re learnt for life’. I fully believe this and it’s the mantra that all my teachers understand and adhere to as well.’

Skills children learn from Stagecoach Kew: • Creativity • Confidence • Focus • Collaboration • Dedication • Perseverance • Problem solving • Non-Verbal communication • Accountability • How to receive constructive feedback Stephen Guilfoyle, Principal To find out more, give Stephen a call on 020 8487 1456 or take a look at www.facebook.com/Stagecoachkew

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it's a game of TWO HALVES

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fter a decent season we took two teams to a tournament only to find ourselves facing teams populated with academy players.

Kids signed to academies at six and seven years old?

Mmmm...

We didn’t do badly but it pointed out differences between club philosophies. Many clubs carry the Charter Standard Community Club badge – but cherry-picking players to win trophies is very different from clubs like KPR that go out of their way to encourage players of all abilities to learn and enjoy the beautiful game.

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It is the difference between what the FA defines as ‘Grassroots’ clubs acting as feeders for progressing up the levels in the game and what we regard as Community Clubs. I’m not entirely sure the FA really appreciates that difference. How can a club that sets out to choose only the best players be regarded as a ‘Community’ club? Doesn’t quite work for me.

But enough of that – I have some fantastic news. Kew Park Rangers has been awarded the Surrey Youth League Rose Bowl for Fair Play – the second time in four years! This means that our teams (over 40 of them) are the most highly regarded by the other clubs for our sportsmanship and ethos.

Now that is a trophy worth winning!

Andy Becker, Football Manager kewparkrangers.co.uk

Quiz answers

FUN QUIZ:

1. Yellow 2. Robbie Williams 3. Jamboree 4. The elephant 5. Prince William’s 6. Michelangelo 7. No-one (Abigail is the daughter of one of the characters, but is never seen herself) 8. Taboo 9. Plaid Cymru 10. The March Hare, the Hatter and the Dormouse

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TRIAL ANSWERS: 3 Letters ACT, ALB, BAT, BOA, CAB, CAT, COB, COT, LAB, LOB, LOT, OAT, TAB 4 Letters ALTO, BLOC, BLOT, BOAT, BOLA, BOLT, CLOT, COAL, COAT, COLA, COLT, TACO, TALC 5 Letters BLOAT, OCTAL 6 Letters COBALT

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useful numbers doctors surgeries/hospitals Kew Medical Centre North Road Paradise Rd Parkshot Medical Richmond Green Medical Centre Richmond Lock Seymour House Twickenham Park Vineyard Kingston Hospital Queen Mary's Hospital West Middlesex Hospital

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clubs, groups & societies Cambrian Centre 020 8948 3351 East Twick Neighbourhood Assoc etnacentre.org Kew Horticultural Society kewhorticulturalsociety.org Kew Neighbourhood Assoc 020 8948 8054 Kew WI kewi.org.uk Richmond Decorative & Fine Arts Society richmonddfas.com Richmond & Twickenham Photographic Society rtps.org.uk Richmond WI richmondwi.org.uk Rotary Club (Kew Gdns) kewrotary.org.uk The Avenue Club 020 8948 8807 The Kew Society kewsociety.org The Richmond Art Society 020 8943 1735 The Richmond Local History Society 020 8891 3825 The Richmond Society 020 8948 0643

sports clubs & activities 144 (Richmond) Sqdrn Air Cadets Mid Surrey Bowls Club North Sheen Bowling Club Pensford Tennis Club Priory Park Club Bowls Priory Park Tennis Richmond Athletic Assoc Richmond Junior Chess Club Richmond Lawn Tennis Club Richmond Indoor Bowls Club

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local police Richmond Police Station (8am-8pm) Safer Neighbourhood Teams North Richmond South Richmond East Twickenham

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Christ’s Grey Court Orleans Teddington Twickenham Academy Waldegrave

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libraries Richmond 020 8734 3330 Mon 9.30am-7pm; Tues, Thurs, Fri 9.30am-6pm; Weds 10am-7pm; Sat 9.30am-4pm; Sun 1-5pm Twickenham 020 8734 3340 Mon 9.30am-7pm; Tues, Thurs, Fri 9.30am-6pm; Weds 10am-7pm; Sat 9.30am-4pm; Sun closed Kew 020 8734 3352 Tues, Thurs,10am-6pm; Sat 9.30am--4pm; Mon, Weds, Fri, Sun closed

council Richmond Council Crimestoppers Victim Support (Richmond) Complaints: Road, lighting, pavement, abandoned vehicles, consumer protection, parks, planning applications etc

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recycling The Dump (Townmead Rd) Opening Times Mon 10am - 6pm; Tues - Sat 8am - 6pm; Sun & Bank Hols 9am - 4pm (last admission 15 mins before closing time). Closed: 25, 26 Dec, 1 Jan Freecycle: give away or find unwanted goods and recycle locally. Join the local group at: groups.freecycle.org/richmonduponthamesfreecycle 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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Index of Local Businesses Appliances Coopers Art Gallery Russell Gallery Audio Visual Lasyl

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Dance Studio Yes Brazil/Studio Kew Dentist Roseneath Drama Classes Stagecoach Dog Grooming & Sitting Posh Pups Estate Agents Antony Roberts

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Car Servicing & Repairs Colin Ferns: Mercedes MKG3000 Carpentry/Fitted Furniture Dave Casswell Yellow Chisel Catering Katie's Kitchen Children’s Activities Ceramics CafÊ Monkey Music Cleaning/Home Services Fantastic Services Computer Services Computer Trading Curtains/Blinds Curtain Call

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Market Kew Village Market Martial Arts Pee Wee/ Funakoshi Karate

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what's on LOCALLY Russell Brand - Re:Birth 17 July

Russell Brand is on tour throughout the UK and lands at Richmond Theatre in July. He’ll be giving his own take on such puzzling questions as what is real, who we are and where did this baby come from, while unravelling the world of modern media, politics, sex, fatherhood and death. And the biggest question of all? What will he do when his daughter is old enough to date someone like him? Richmond Theatre, Richmond Green.

Tickets: £31.65, 8pm start. atgtickets.com/Richmond Katriona Taylor Sat 29th July Jazz vocalist and songwriter Katriona Taylor - whose voice was described by the Daily Telegraph as ‘something a little special’ - returns to the Bulls Head to perform an explosive mix of Latin, Brazilian, Jazz and Soul. This charismatic British singer/songwriter will be singing songs from her award-winning albums and a mixture of Jazz classics. Doors 8:00pm, show 8:30pm.

Tickets £13.00 (in adv) £15 on door. The Bulls Head Jazz Club, 373 Lonsdale Road, Barnes. Tel: 020 8876 5241.

Directors’ Festival 20-29 July

Look out for the directors of tomorrow.

Students from the Orange Tree Theatre and St Mary’s University’s MA in Theatre Directing will showcase five plays by five directors, playing in repertoire over the 10 days. Check out orangetreetheatre.co.uk for full details of plays and timings. Tickets £7.50.

Old Palace Lane Until 16 September Arguably the most historic street in Richmond, Old Palace Lane is almost a history of Richmond in microcosm. Its story goes back to medieval times and since then it has seen many social changes.

Museum of Richmond, open 11am–5pm Tues–Sat, free admission. 2nd Floor, Old Town Hall, Whittaker Ave, Richmond. museumofrichmond.com 54

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