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pring is definitely in the air! This issue has a focus on Homes & Gardens, so look out for all the local businesses which can help turn your house into your perfect home. Did you know that daffodils now flower, on average, around six weeks earlier than they did a few decades ago? Living In Magazines garden horticulturist and writer, Valerie McBride Munro, discusses how the climate these days really has changed the way our plants grow - see pg 23.

There are some great events going on locally in the next couple of months, too. Local Barnes resident and well known actress, Niamh Cusack, is starring in My Brilliant Friend at The Rose Theatre in Kingston, while American singer, Dean Friedman (Lydia, Lydia...) is playing at the Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington. We've got tickets to both performances to give away, so don't miss out!

The Easter holidays are almost upon us, so if you're wondering how to fill the time with the children, look no further than pg 45 to find out what fun activities are on locally.

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Homes & Interiors: Open Plan Living Gardening: Talking to Plants Niamh Cusack: 6 Random Questions Richmond Music & Drama Festival A Day In The Life Of... a charity director Restaurant review: Antipodea Local Talk Local history: York House Health: Wheezes & Sneezes

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Who doesn’t love the idea of living in a light, bright and airy openplan space? Katherine Sorrell explains how to get the most out of it

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e’ve all hankered for a large, open-plan living space – where family and friends can be relaxed and sociable together, yet do their own thing at the same time.

And the key to ensuring that an open-plan room looks good and functions brilliantly is careful planning.

Start by thinking about how you’ll use the space – for cooking, informal eating, entertaining, working, relaxing and so on – and divide it into appropriate areas.

Just as if they were separate rooms, but without conventional dividing walls. In some cases these separate zones can be created with changes of level, but generally they’re achieved through the considered use of flooring, colour and pattern, lighting and the positioning of furniture.

Choosing flooring for a multi-purpose space can be problematic, as kitchens/halls need something splash-proof that can be mopped, while sitting areas ought to feel inviting and comfortable. There are two solutions.

Either use different (but complementary) floorings, thus automatically creating visually distinct zones, or lay one practical flooring throughout, giving a sleek and flowing look.

Stone or ceramic tiles, engineered or laminate floorboards, rubber and good quality vinyl are all suitable – simply soften with woven or fluffy rugs around your sofas and chairs to create the

'Pale colours will emphasise open airy spaces, while darker shades are dramatic...' framework for a separate ‘living’ area.

Pale colours will emphasise open, airy spaces, while darker shades are dramatic and can help make large areas feel cosy. One option in an open-plan room is to zone the scheme by using tones of one colour, going from light at one end to darker at the other. If your space is very long and thin, painting the end walls in a deeper shade makes them appear closer, thus improving the proportions, while a neutral scheme throughout can be given matching accents of a brighter colour – say, a rug in the living area, glasses on the dining table and a couple of kitchen accessories – for a smart and interesting look.

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'Good lighting makes a big difference in any room and is especially important for open-plan living...'

You may find that conventional furniture doesn’t work as well as expected in an open-plan space – in which case search for largerthan-average pieces, bearing in mind that they have to look good from all angles, not just the front.

What you need to avoid, especially in a larger room, is placing the seating around the edges, or spacing it too far apart. Steer clear of the hospital-waitingroom or furniture-showroom look at all costs.

Instead, group your seating so that sofas and chairs are sociable, either facing each other or creating a corner (modular units are good for this).

If you’re starting from scratch with an open-plan design, try to include an island or peninsular unit between the kitchen and the rest of the room. That way, you get a visual break between the two zones and the cook can comfortably chat with family or guests while preparing food. Kitchen manufacturers now produce plenty of products that blend kitchen, dining and living functions, from cabinets that co-ordinate with free-standing storage to media units that incorporate a TV, so it’s no longer hard to design a space that blends easily from one zone to another.

Good lighting makes a big difference in any room, and is especially important for open-plan living, helping to zone the space and provide either strong illumination or soft ambience.

Food preparation areas need bright lights, which can usually be built into the bottoms of wall-mounted cabinets or, if you have an island unit, can take the form of a ceiling-mounted track or a row of pendants.

In dining and living areas, meanwhile, you’ll want flexible lighting that can be turned up or down easily. Experts advise installing a range of circuits that can be controlled by separate switches or dimmers but, unless

you’re at the building-work stage, this will involve a fair bit of disruption (not to mention the extra expense). Instead, simply introduce flexibility by replacing main light switches with dimmers and plugging in a selection of table or floor lamps at strategic points.

One final point: bear in mind that sound carries, and you won’t be able to shut a door to block it out. If you’re eating dinner, watching TV or catching up on emails, you won’t want to be disturbed by the extractor fan howling or the dishwasher gurgling so, if possible, put your washing machine somewhere separate and buy super-quiet appliances.

Katherine Sorrell is the author of 17 books on design and interiors

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A world of CURTAINS Curtain Call in Richmond offers a wide range of new and nearly new curtains and made to measure blinds

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alk into the newly refurbished and extended world of Curtain Call, at the top of Richmond Hill, to find one of the widest ranges of fabrics and curtains available in the borough. Luxurious fabrics from designers, including Casamance, Voyage Decoration and Clarke and Clarke, can be hand made to order into curtains and blinds.

Nestled alongside is their brand new Luxaflex blind showroom showcasing all the latest treatments for your windows, including the newest motorised options.

They also have a range of nearly new curtains priced at approximately half their new cost which are a great, affordable way to finish off a room instantly.

This family-run business has been based here for 20 years and is not just a curtain and blind shop, it also sells the latest ranges of Jellycat

toys and other interesting gifts. They have a fantastic eye for the unusual in kids’ craft kits, beautiful gifts for ladies and retro gifts for men, as well as a range of over 100 designs of reading glasses.

Just a short walk from the famous ‘Turner view’ and Richmond Park, a visit to this shop is highly recommended. curtain-call.co.uk

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Ayrton Bespoke also has lots of experience in replicating traditional windows and doors in conservation areas. These windows and doors come with the benefits of modern features, including double glazing and insuranceapproved locks. Plus, the company guarantees not to be beaten on price on a like-for-like basis. The company also makes plantation shutters to fit perfectly on your windows.

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Building the perfect HOME Make sure you use the right company when extending your home

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xtending your home is a big investment in time and money, so you want to make sure the company you use is experienced.

Dali Pro Services (DPS) has been transforming homes into bigger, beautiful spaces for more than 18 years.

Says DPS owner, Dalibor Darak: ‘We belong to the Federation of Master Builders and the Guild of Master Craftsmen, so you know that every job is the result of excellent workmanship. We always provide a high standard in design, management and construction to ensure our customer’s happiness.'

House extensions Adding ground floor space not only opens up your kitchen and living space, it can add value to your property, too. Depending on the size of your conversion, you will need to apply for a Building Notice or Full Plan Application. If you don’t know a fully qualified architect, DPS has their own architect and structural engineer, who are experienced in dealing with the local authorities. A typical extension takes eight to 10 weeks to build.

Loft conversions Loft conversions are the most cost-effective way of improving your home. They only take around six to eight weeks to construct and by building upwards it means you are using usually dead space rather than sacrificing garden space. DPS offer a complete service from design to finished rooms and provide a fully itemised, fixed price quotation so you can be confident about the cost before work begins.

Refurbishments If you don’t need an extension or loft conversion, but aren’t happy with the current layout of your home, DPS can help reconfigure your rooms to increase space, light and useable areas. Or, if you just need your bathroom, kitchen or bedroom refitted, they can help with this, too.

New builds DPS’s team are experienced in building everything from a one-bedroom flat through to a seven bedroom family home, multi-storey office or apartment block. They can build you the home of your dreams, with every last detail planned. The team’s knowledge, built up from years of experience, means they can offer you a wide range of building methods, techniques and materials. They can work with you from your first ideas through to design development, statutory planning and building regulation processes to the completed project.

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We work with interior designers and design companies, property developers and private clients. We offer a personal service to all our clients with a free estimating service and twoweek deadline making up service!

Our services include motorised tracks and blinds, handmade curtains, roman blinds, conservatory blinds, wooden and metal blinds, voile roller blinds, pelmets, all types of poles and tracks, including Silent Gliss. We also offer upholstery, headboards, cushions and shutters.

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Our creative showroom is open five days a week and Saturday by appointment. We look forward to seeing old clients and welcoming new this Spring.

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the beauty of a real FIRE The Chiswick Fireplace Company offers a wide selection of fireplaces to suit every home

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he Chiswick Fireplace Company was established in 1988. It was originally known for sourcing antique cast iron fireplaces from the Victorian and Art Nouveau periods. Our company has since expanded and now supplies a wide selection of fireplaces in both traditional and contemporary styles. We also provide a range of reproduction mantels in marble, limestone and wood, as well as our original cast iron fireplaces.

We are very proud of our reputation. We pride ourselves on our beautifully restored selection of original cast iron fireplaces, inserts and original tiles. We hold a wide range of traditional and contemporary solid fuel gas and electric fireplaces and stoves and have a large selection of baskets and grates for use with solid fuel.

We offer a complete fireplace restoration service for cast iron as well as marble fireplaces, which includes removal, restoration and

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We offer a complete personal and bespoke service from beginning to end, with help and advice on all aspects of design, installation and specialist chimney problems, with minimum disruption to the client’s home.

Our company’s ethos is simple and sincere. It is our wish that people can rely on the expertise of the Chiswick Fireplace Company to provide a friendly, efficient service, quality materials, professional installation and a personally tailored service to help bring the heart back into the home. thechiswickfireplace.co.uk

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Creating thrills and skills for life

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ermission has been given by the Council for Deer Park school to move into new premises on Richmond Road in East Twickenham, as well as a Lidl supermarket store.

Deer Park school has been in temporary premises at the back of Richmond Adult Community College in Richmond, but will move to a permanent home once the offices have been converted into a school. It's a relief for parents after an 18-month stay in cabins, with little immediate outside space for children to play.

The new Lidl will be built below the school, but it is hoped that independent shops will be protected by not allowing a fresh meat or deli counter or a pharmacy at the store.

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he Pauline Quirke Academy is a weekend performing arts school for 4-18 year olds - and due to popular demand PQA Richmond is opening a new afternoon Academy on Saturday, 11 March.

Students spend three hours with us, rotating through hour-long sessions in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre and Film & Television.

By working with people we believe are outstanding in their field, we aim to provide our students with a constantly evolving experience - something that is fresh, exciting and bang up-to-date.

PQA Richmond is holding a free open day on Saturday 11 March from 1.45-5pm at Christ’s School, Queens Road, Richmond TW10 6HW. For more information please visit www.pqacademy.com or call 0800 531 6282.

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loving the modern BATHROOM We’ve come a long way since the shared tin bath in front of the kitchen fire

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he modern bathroom has developed over the years. Gone are the days of embarrassed euphemisms. The bathroom has become a room to be proud of and one whose function has become far more than just sanitary and hygienic.

The bathroom is now one of the main focal points in the modern home. A communal space for family time - bathing the children, in age order, each taking their turn. (Being the eldest did have the advantage of being in first with the freshest and hottest water!)

Modern design and technology has enabled the reproduction of relaxed and spa like environments which are the perfect escape.

Long candle-lit soaks with a glass of wine and a copy of Living In to wash away the stresses and strains of modern day living.

The latest showers, combined with good water pressure, have resulted in invigorating and revitalising experiences which are a far cry from the feeling of being under a watering can with erratic temperature control, depending on if someone ran a tap in another room.

Under floor heating – the Romans got it right all those years ago – makes for a wonderful start and finish to your bathing and really is a joy when making a middle of the night visit.

Planning and executing a new bathroom may seem like a bit of a daunting task, but don’t worry – that’s why we are here and what we do every day. So, whether it’s a replacement loo seat or a five- bathroom new build property, we can help. Working regularly with architects, designers and contractors, we will guide you through the process and give help and guidance where you need it.

Why not give us a call or pop in and look around our extensive showroom. We have lots of display to stimulate your ideas and a design team to suit all tastes.

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Richmond’s Bella Interiors offers a personalised service on every size project

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ince Brexit, people are thinking twice about moving house. Not only are finances a consideration but, in the current economy, many children are staying at home for longer after university while they save up for a deposit. This means the family nest needs to meet the needs of a grown up family.

So many families are adapting their homes to meet their changing needs. Bella Interiors, whose showroom is on Kew Road in Richmond, has worked on many local homes, enlarging or re-configuring family space.

Owner, Abbas Bakhtiary, has been offering a bespoke interior design service for London homeowners for more than 25 years, from small jobs to large projects: ‘The needs of homeowners change as the family grows and we can provide the solution to get the most out of your space without the need to move house.

‘We are known for offering great value for money, whether for a small or large job. Our ‘turn-key’ service means that our customers don’t need to go to anyone else - we can source everything from a tap to a table.’ The showroom shows just a glimpse of what Bella Interiors can offer their customers and their great local reputation has been built on personal service, projects that get delivered on time and that the price quoted is the price you pay - there won’t be any additional charges.

The company has close contacts with major suppliers, such as Lube and Schröder kitchens, Willdue bathrooms and German designer Wackenhut fitted bedroom furniture.

Projects have included the small job of designing and fitting an awkwardly shaped

'Our 'turn-key' service means our customers don't need to go to anyone else - we can source everything...' kitchen in Richmond, to a large project to design, extend and refurbish a whole house in South Kensington. ‘We needed to strip back the whole house and re-size the rooms before fitting four bathrooms and a new kitchen.

We decorated the whole house and selected all the furniture, so it was a complete interior design project - one of many turn-key projects.’

Customers always only deal with Abbas, who has his own in-house team of skilled workmen from carpenters to electricians - no work is sub-contracted out: ‘I know the high quality professionalism my team provides and will only trust their workmanship.

‘If you’re not sure what will work best for your home, give me a call and I’ll be happy to come and discuss your needs.’

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talking PLANTS I am in complete awe of plants, and the way they communicate, not only with each other, but how they convey important information to us. But we have to learn to listen to the messages they send

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or my money, the plant world has some very clear stuff to tell us about climate change. You may have noticed that your lawn grass is growing faster than ever. Yes, it’s all to do with our changing climate, but the difficulty comes with measuring its effects.

Plants have the answer, and scientists at Kew and the Kew 100 project make the point simply and clearly.

Phenology is the study of the timing of plant and animal behaviour in relation to climate change. The flowering times of plants, the emergence dates of insects and movements of migratory birds are examples of behaviour, which vary from year to year, depending on the weather.

The Kew 100 initiative began in 2000 with the aim of recording the date when a huge range of trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs first produced flowers. However, the beginning of this story is even more extraordinary, and we have to go back in time when a small boy, so fascinated by the subject, started a notebook of observations.

For the sake of our story, we will call the young boy John. Each year John observed a huge range of plants, noting down the first flowering date for each in his long list of plants that ran not to hundreds, but a few thousand.

He also wanted to lay down a good point of reference, so he decided that a flower was only truly ‘open’ when it produced ripe pollen.

Over the years, John’s boyhood fascination endured through his teens, and it can be no surprise that he went on to study Botany at university. He eventually joined the staff at Kew, and stayed there until he retired. His observations continued through all of this time, and he recorded his data into five-year

'The average flowering time for the daffodil was up to six weeks earlier than expected...' averages to take account of minor weather changes.

Over his lifetime, John’s results were stark: the average flowering time for, say, the daffodil was up to six weeks earlier than what we would have expected. This early flowering pattern repeatedly crept up slowly, but surely, through all of his plant groups, with some plants showing greater time leaps than others.

On his retirement, John presented this remarkable research to Kew. To ensure that this amazing work was carried on, Kew decided to reduce John’s thousand-odd plant list to a more manageable 100. In 2000, it was officially launched as The Kew 100, and all of the plants on the list are still clearly talking today!

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

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Richmond Cycles

Richmond Cycles is under new ownership and ready to ride!

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aking on a bike shop might not seem the most obvious of career progressions for either a singer or a writer, but that’s the way two Richmond residents have gone.

Fresh from starring in Opera North’s bravura production of Wagner’s epic Ring Cycle, Richard Roberts is the new proprietor of Richmond Cycles. At his side is the award-nominated writer, John Deering.

‘I’ve lived – and ridden my bike – in the area for the best part of 25 years,’ explains Kansasborn Richard. ‘And the best place to buy a bike is a shop. You need advice on the right stuff, the right fit; someone you can take it to. You can’t do that on the internet. Every ride starts with a conversation.’

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6 random questions... Niamh Cusack Actress and Barnes resident, Niamh Cusack, is starring in My Brilliant Friend at the Rose Theatre, Kingston Favourite theatre (apart from the Rose Theatre, of course)?

Probably the Dorfman at the National. But I have also really loved working at HOME in Manchester and the Sheffield Crucible studio.

Ibsen or Shakespeare?

Do you know what, I really, really cannot say. They are the two greats as far as I’m concerned. The language of Shakespeare is unparalleled. But the understanding of humanity that both these playwrights reveal is pure gold. Both playwrights for me remind us how epic it is to be alive.

That’s what I love. So sorry. I won’t choose.

Do you get stuck into a good meal before or after a theatre performance?

Before. And then I snack when I get home, ‘cos I’m always starving.

Current events – on the sidelines or on the march?

I’m a marcher. I marched against Brexit.

And if I hadn’t been rehearsing on that Saturday, I would have protested against Trump. If we keep being vocal, keep being seen and heard in our protests things

might change for the better…

Do you have a close friendship, like Elena and Lila’s?

I have four female friends with whom I have very close friendships.

And then there are my sisters…

What do you love about living in Barnes?

I feel blessed every day living in Barnes, walking by the river. The amount of green and trees there is a stone’s throw away from our front door.

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Music & Drama Festival Fantastic events across the borough: 13 - 31 March

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here’s a huge selection of music and drama events during March at a wide range of local venues. The opening event is being held at The Stoop, Twickenham, with a special performance featuring Richmond’s Chamber Choir Cantanti Camerati, among others.

On 14, 21 & 28 March, the Twickenham Jazz Club will be holding court at The Cabbage Patch in Twickenham, while the Richmond Music Trust will be performing at York House on 16 March.

And on 17 March, Darell school hosts An Evening With Sam – the story of Sam, who sets up his own musical café, helped along by the Darell ukulele choir. Chaos ensues!

And on 26 March, Barnes Concert Band and Friends present a concert celebrating compositions for wind instruments by English composers, presenting works written between 1917 and the present day. On 30-31 March, The Helen Astrid Singing Academy are showcasing young professionals and children from Hampton and Lady Eleanor Holles schools, for Philip Glass and Robert Moran’s opera, The Juniper Tree, at the Hammond Theatre (Hampton School). Opera singers include the renowned Mariya Krywaniuk, pictured. above.

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a day in the life of... a charity director

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Jonathan Monckton is Director of the charity RPLC, which distributes crisis, winter fuel and education grants to people in need, as well as supporting local charities and community organisations

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am wide awake by 5.30 every morning.

The bus trip from Putney Heath to work is regularly shared with a teacher, nursery nurse, cleaners and hotel staff. Avoiding the rush hour traffic, I am at my desk shortly after 6.30 on most days, which gives me some quiet time to clear my ‘in’ tray and manage emails.

'RPLC was established in 1786, during the reign of George III. As well as helping people in need, the charity also has property assets including charitable housing, with the tenants benefiting from subsidised rents. Ultimately, RPLC aims to help vulnerable people gain selfconfidence, become involved in society and, where appropriate, move into employment.

'While the local area is generally perceived to be affluent, there are areas of real need that can so easily be ignored. Some of these include loneliness among older people, homelessness, transgenerational dependency on benefits and high levels of alcohol and drug abuse among young teenagers. Through its various activities, RPLC tries to do what it can to meet these needs and improve the capacity of local organisations working in the field.

'The bulk of my day is spent on managing the property and financial aspects of the charity

One of the charities helped is the River Thames Boat Project

while retaining oversight of grant and education activities. I believe that the voluntary sector can benefit from working more closely together.

I keep in touch with other funders such as the Barnes Workhouse Fund, Hampton Fuel Allotment Charity and Richmond Charities.

'At lunchtime, a brief visit to Richmond Deli often leads to a sharing of local gossip or, alternatively, a brisk walk along the river can clear the air.

'It is particularly good to know that some relatively straightforward activities can help transform peoples’ lives for the better. We often hear of people suddenly affected by bad luck – a traffic accident or illness, for example – who then end up in serious financial difficulty.

It is good to be in a position to offer them assistance to see them through.

Occasionally, it can be remarkable how things turn out. I once had a visit from a homeless man, who was living in a tent near the river. Two weeks later a property became available that was ideal for him. The best thing was to see his beaming smile when he visited me a few days later, in denims, covered in splatters of paint – so happy to have a place to call his own.

'At the end of the day, a four mile walk home across Richmond Park is perfect - if the weather isn’t too bad!'

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ne of the reasons for setting up Kew Village Market was to support local charities.

All our profits (from stall fees, our book, card, bag and occasional raffle sales) are given to good causes in the area and we’ll be handing out more cheques at our April market, bringing the total since our launch in October 2012 to nearly £45,000. But that’s not the only way KVM is here to help: it also offers a free stall space to a local charity or voluntary organisation to be used for raising funds (perhaps by selling goods made by members) or awareness (by talking to visitors about the work they do). To find out more about a KVM charity stall or grant, see our website: kewvillagemarket.org/charity

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ANTIPODEA

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The beautiful building of the old post office in Kew is now home to a mix of Middle Eastern and Australian cuisine

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kind of didn’t want to like Antipodea.

Protective of Kew’s little enclave of Torelli’s café, the Tap on the Line pub, and Kew’s stalwart bistro, Ma Cuisine - the wonderful Michelin starred Glasshouse can look after itself - Antipodea’s all-encompassing breakfast-lunch-dinner offerings meant they could all be hit.

But I do like it. A lot. And the others seem to be holding their own. I’ve been a few times and the staff are just incredibly welcoming, friendly and, while casual, seem like they’ve been trained to the standard of a top-end restaurant rather than a local eatery. The décor is modern, but cosy, although the wicker chairs are a bit cumbersome and the fire pit, while lovely, can get a little hot if you’ve got a seat right next to it.

I went for lunch with a couple of friends, both of whom have done restaurant reviews for me in the past, so it was lovely to all eat together.

The menu is large, coming in magazine-sized proportions, with lots of choice - many dishes with a Middle Eastern or Australian slant - and including lots of delicious vegetarian options.

I had the woodland mushroom risotto served with spinach, yoghurt, pesto and Gorgonzola (£13.50). The rice was soft and creamy, with the hit of Gorgonzola adding perfect flavour.

Absolutely delicious and a good-sized portion.

Sara went for the Bengali eggplant and tofu salad with lentils, cavolo nero, pomegranate, roasted cauliflower and cardamom dressing

'The staff are just incredibly welcoming...' (£13.50, pictured). She said the Indian spices really came through, but the portion was small for the price. While she wasn’t blown away by the flavours, I tried it and thought it was even better than my own choice.

Mandy, who had mentioned her own main course at dinner on a previous visit had been disappointingly small, was pleasantly surprised by the size of her prawn guvec – prawns with garlic, pepper, tomato and feta with sourdough toast (£9.50) - which as a starter was pretty substantial, which it should be for the price! Her side of of avocado was a hefty £5.20 for a mashed pear. She enthused about the prawns, which were perfectly cooked and while the tomato sauce was thick and strong, the feta calmed down the flavour.

For dessert, we shared a pot of nutty mousse and chocolate ganache with caramalised hazelnut (£4.50) – sublime and somehow enough for three, although I could easily have scoffed the lot on my own.

Antipodea isn’t going to be easy on the wallet, but I think once you’ve eaten there, you’ll want to keep going back.

Pippa Duncan 9 Station Approach, Kew TW9 3QB 020 8940 6532 / antipodea.co.uk

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Colin Ferns started working for Mercedes as a 16-year-old apprentice. Thirty-six years later, he is still passionate about them

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olin Ferns has run his own independent Mercedes service and repair shop in Richmond for 20 years. Here he talks about his love for these great cars.

Why did you first work with Mercedes?

Since I was a child I have been passionate about all mechanical things. I joined Mercedes as an apprentice and have worked exclusively with that brand ever since. It is a pleasure for me to work with a product that embodies engineering excellence in the way that Mercedes does.

We take pride in our work and can do anything to do with Mercedes cars from tyre pressures to engine re-builds, accident repair and full restorations.

Do you prefer working on new or old models?

Both! We are fully equipped to deal with all models, including the latest. Our technical equipment and information is leased to us by Mercedes in Germany and so we get monthly updates to our technical information which enables us to keep track of any new developments such as software upgrades or recalls. Maybachs and AMG cars are consequently no problem for us.

Why do you think Mercedes owners like coming to an independent firm like yours?

The reasons are manifold but the primary reasons are to save money and get a more efficient and personal service at the same time. In the modern era people are simply not fooled by the fresh coffee, free newspapers and comfortable sofas of the main dealer.

The savvy customer realises that those things come at a cost. We use genuine parts which come direct from Mercedes. The only small exceptions are if we fit a repaired exchange part rather than a new one direct from Mercedes - a radiator, for example.

We are unique in that we only deal in the one brand which enables us to have dedicated equipment, tooling and, most importantly, familiarity with the product to extraordinarily high levels.

Is their warranty affected by coming to you?

No, not even in the first three years. Since 2003, European law has made it illegal for manufacturers to insist that you take your car to an authorised agent for servicing in order to comply with the terms of the warranty. The only condition that has to be met nowadays in order for your warranty to be unaffected is that the service(s) are carried out at the prescribed times, using manufacturer’s instructions and parts. Naturally all of our customers will benefit from such service when having their cars serviced by us - but at around 40% saving over main dealer prices. All services are logged on the Mercedes central database, where required.

How do you compare in price?

Mercedes dealerships are currently charging £168 per hour including VAT for labour. We only charge £90. One lady was recently quoted £7,500 by Mercedes after mis-fuelling her car.

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local talk... east twickenham • Belgian commemoration

An important part of East Twickenham’s history is the help it gave to 6,000 Belgian refugees during the Second World War. A new sculpture has been created to commemorate what became known as ‘The Belgian Village on the Thames’ because of the huge influence the incoming Belgians had. They arrived in their thousands to work at the Pelabon Munitions Works (above), behind Warren Gardens on the riverside and whole pockets of East Twickenham became Belgian enclaves. One of the Pelabon workshops later became Richmond Ice Rink before becoming luxury flats.

• Reading group Twickenham library hosts a weekly reading group. Each week a short story and poem are read and then debated in detail by the group. The lives of the authors and poets and the times they lived in are discussed and works are included from writers across the world, including America, Russia, Australia and Chile. Every Friday, 11am-12.30pm, Twickenham Library – all newcomers welcome (you don’t have to read aloud or have read anything beforehand!)

kew • Black British Politics and Apartheid 9 March When in 1948, South Africa introduced apartheid – institutionalised racial segregation and discrimination – it galvanised the world to protest. The British people were among the most vocal in their opposition against state-run racism. Dr Elizabeth Williams will discuss her research into these events at the National Archives.

Free entry. nationalarchives.gov.uk/ event

richmond • Walking football!

If you love football, but can no longer run around the pitch like you used to, then try Walking Football – a slower paced version, but the same great game.

Played by people over 50, it offers a safe form of exercise, but with the thrill of a match.

Every Wednesday, 10.30-11.30am, Old Deer Park, Richmond, TW9 2SF. First tryout session free, £3 thereafter If you've got any interesting local news that should be shared, just email me at: pippa@livinginmagazines.co.uk

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Awards and Prizes 1. Originally receiving the most votes, which dog was removed as a candidate for the first ever Best Actor Oscar after the Academy wanted to have a human actor win the award so they would appear more serious?

2. Which London art museum hosts the annual Turner Prize exhibition?

3. The Man of Steel award is given annually to the player voted best in which sport?

4. Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?

5. Which annual award has a name containing three nouns that, according to an analysis of the Oxford English Corpus of over one billion words, are the first, second and third most commonly used nouns in the English language?

6. On which game show were a chequebook and pen awarded as a booby prize?

7. Winning in 1966, who was the first footballer to win the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year award?

8. After winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016, Bob Dylan became only the second person to have won both an Oscar and a Nobel Prize. Born in Dublin in 1856, who was the first?

9. What is the maximum individual prize in a monthly premium bonds draw?

10. Sometimes referred to as the animals’ Victoria Cross, the Dickin Medal was established in 1943 and was awarded 54 times to honour actions during World War Two. What type of animals were honoured more than any other, with 32 awards in total?

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YORK HOUSE

local history

York House is known as the heart of the council , but what is its history?

© John Moses 2017

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ork House was named after the York family who owned local land. The dating of the house is a puzzle as, unusually, it is not known when it was actually built or who the architect was. While a house known as York House is marked on the famous Moses Glover map of 1635, it is thought that this probably relates to an earlier house and not the one we see today.

Pevsner, in the latest edition of the Buildings of England, suggests that the house was built in the 1650s and remodelled in the early 18th century. The magnificent staircase was probably in the original house. The style of York House is similar to the south front of Ham House, which was extensively rebuilt in 1672 when the Duke of Lauderdale owned Ham. If the house was built in the 1650s, it was probably built when the second Earl of Manchester owned it. He had been a leading Parliamentarian in the Civil War and had commanded the Parliamentary army at Marston Moor. But, following criticism from Oliver Cromwell, he was forced to resign his position, although he remained the Speaker of the House of Lords, opposing the execution of Charles I. On the death of Cromwell he supported the restoration of Charles II. In 1661 York House was acquired by another leading nobleman, the First Earl of Clarendon, the then Lord Chancellor and, when the King was in residence at Hampton Court, Clarendon

'The house has been owned or occupied by a cavalcade of notable people...' stayed at York House, describing it as his literary villa. He stayed until 1667, when he had to flee abroad to avoid impeachment.

Over the centuries, the house has been owned or occupied by a cavalcade of notable people. One was Anne Seymour Damer, who was a distinguished sculptor and also goddaughter of Horace Walpole. In 1864, it was briefly owned by the Comte de Paris.

Later, in 1897, his son, the duc d’ Orleans, acquired the house, but sold it in 1906 to Sir Ratan Tata, a major Indian industrialist. Tata was responsible for the fountain and the spectacular Italian statuary in the garden. He also set up the Social Science department of the LSE. He died in 1918 aged only 47, leaving £1,391,507 - the equivalent to about one hundred million pounds in today’s money.

His widow, the last private owner, returned to India in 1922.

The Council acquired the house in 1924 and today York House is the pivotal centre of the Borough’s administration, as well as the home to many local societies who use it as a venue for their meetings.

John Moses

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wheezes and sneezes

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Tackle hay fever head on to avoid feeling under the weather this spring

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ay fever or seasonal allergies can be caused by the pollen of numerous trees, grasses or plants and affects around 18 million people in the UK. Symptoms include an itchy and/or runny nose, sneezing and irritated, watery eyes.

Diagnosis If you’re unsure hay fever is causing your symptoms, see your GP. They may refer you for an allergen test to determine whether you’re allergic to pollen or other organic material, such as animal hair or dust mites.

Skin prick tests only test for common allergens, so may be inconclusive. Your skin is pricked and exposed to a tiny dose of allergen - it should react if you’re allergic.

Blood test for the Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody, produced when you encounter pollen, may also be used.

but can cause rebound congestion after a few days, so only use them for occasional relief.

Steroid nasal sprays or drops prevent and reduce inflammation in the nasal lining and can help relieve eye itchiness, too.

Antihistamine nasal sprays relieve an itchy nose and reduce sneezing.

Treatment Research by Allergy UK in 2014 showed that 62% of sufferers found their current medication ineffective, yet they failed to seek better alternatives or didn’t use it properly. The charity found that only 14% of steroid nasal spray users were actually using them correctly.

Inhalers and injections If seasonal allergies cause or exacerbate asthma, you may be offered a steroid inhaler, such as salbutamol. Injectable medications are sometimes given if steroids aren’t adequate.

Oral medications Antihistamines block the action of histamine, a chemical triggered by allergen exposure, to reduce or stop your allergic reaction. They may not relieve a blocked nose, but are usually effective against other symptoms.

Steroids are only usually used short-term if other medications aren’t working or if your hay fever causes or aggravates asthma. They reduce symptoms by reducing inflammation.

Nasal sprays Decongestant nasal sprays unblock your nose

Eyedrops Antihistamine eyedrops reduce itchiness and watering.

Immunotherapy If your symptoms are persistent or severe, your doctor may suggest immunotherapy to progressively build allergen immunity.

Prevention Reduce pollen contact by avoiding drying washing outside, showering before bed and closing windows. allergyuk.org Helpline: 01322 619898

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Mental health disorders are more common in children than parents often realise. Studies have shown that children with a psychiatric disorder are three times as likely to experience a mental health disorder in adulthood.

The signs of mental illness in children may be mood changes, intense worry, difficulty concentrating, poor school performance, persistent boredom, unexplained weight loss, frequent complaints of physical symptoms, sleep and/or appetite problems, nightmares, sleepwalking, regressive behaviour patterns e.g. bedwetting, tantrums, becoming clingy, risk-taking behaviour and/or showing less concern for their own safety, self-harm, and substance abuse.

Common Childhood Mental Health Disorders are anxiety Disorders, Depression, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Eating Disorders.

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EASTER egg-tivities!

There are lots of great local activities to keep the kids entertained this Easter

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Kew Gardens The annual Egg Hunt at Kew Gardens is a tradition for many local families at Easter. As well as the hunt, there will be lots of other Easter-related activities for children, such as chocolate workshops. kew.org Hampton Court Palace Visit the kitchens of Hampton Court - the only surviving Royal chocolate kitchen in the country - where children can learn about

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the chocolate making process and the secret of George I's luxury choc drink. There are also family trails with quizzes, fun facts and activities. hrp.org.uk/HamptonCourt Palace London Wetlands Centre A great Spring day out for all the family, with plenty of babies, bugs and buds. A great Easter hunt for the missing ducklings through the acres of the Wetlands nature reserve will keep small children occupied for hours. Find the ducklings and win a chocolate prize. Also arts and crafts sessions. wwt.org.uk/london Ham House Ham House is said to be one of the most haunted houses in the country, but during the Easter holidays, it is full of fun activities for children. A great outdoor Easter trail. Complete the challenges and win a Cadbury’s chocolate treat. Trails open 10am-4.30pm. nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house Strawberry Hill House Children can enter the mystical woodland at Strawberry Hill House as part of the enchanted Easter Adventure Trail, finding clues and answering riddles, leading them to the naughty gnomes. Suitable for all ages. strawberryhillhouse.org.uk

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here are moments in a coach’s life that bring you up short for a second and make you think more deeply about the players’ personalities.

When you only have a limited time to coach them it is sometimes easy to treat all in much the same way during the session and I was reminded of this a few days ago.

My under-7s were playing a match during which two players scored their first goals in a formal game and the contrast in reactions was an indication of how very different each individual child is.

One is an extrovert, who was overjoyed and ran around with his arms up as if he had just won the FA Cup and was a joy to behold – it was a terrific long-range shot too! The other

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lad collected a pass and ran through on goal and chipped the goalkeeper – technically a better, more difficult goal but, pleased as he was, he simply trotted back to his starting position. On the way he glanced shyly at me as if to ask ‘Was that OK?’ He was reassured with a nod, thumbs up, a very big smile – and Man of the Match Award.

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what's on LOCALLY Concert... thank your lucky stars 27 April

Oh yes! Legendary pop icon, Dean Friedman, is playing for one night at The Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington. Hailed as one of the best songwriters of his generation, his hits include Lucky Stars (which spent 10 weeks in the charts in 1978), Lydia and Woman of Mine. An evening of nostalgia with powerful, poignant and poppy songs by the American singer. Tickets from £20. Doors open 7.15pm. Booking: 020 8977 7558. landmarkartscentre.org.

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Theatre... My Brilliant Friend Until 2 April

The Rose Theatre hosts a two-part dramatization of Elena Ferrante’s hugely popular epic family saga. The story chronicles the lives of friends, Elena and Lila - played by Niamh Cusack and Catherine McCormack - from their poor childhoods in Naples, through to their passionate affairs as they grow older, their careers and family struggles. Time magazine listed Ferrante as one of this year’s most influential people on the planet, despite the fact little is known about the author, who writes under a pseudonym. The two parts of the play can be seen on different evenings or together in a matinee/evening performance on selected dates. Tickets £31-£81. Box office: 020 8174 0900. rosetheatrekingston.org

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The Rollin’ Stoned 23 March

Two hours of nostalgia by this feel-good band, playing the best of 1964-69, including the great hits, Jumping Jack Flash, Brown Sugar, Get Off My Cloud, You Can’t Always Get What You Want and Ruby Tuesday.

The band has been described by The Times as ‘the nearest thing to the real article’ and are loved by Stones fans for their authenticity.

Even the real Stones booked them for the band’s birthday!

Tickets £13, available via eelpieclub.com or cash at the door (if still available) – booking advised for this one. Doors 8.30pm.

Enquiries: 07732 322610. Eel Pie Club at The Patch, The Cabbage Patch, 67 London Rd, Twickenham

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