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HOMES & GARDENS keep it simple
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his issue we have our focus on Homes and Gardens. With the uncertainty that still shadows Brexit in March, many locals are choosing to stay put and do up their homes rather than risk moving. We have a wonderful range of local businesses - from Ayrton Windows to Zenkuchen - highlighting what they have to offer home-owners. Read more from pg 7. Ten years ago I interviewed a young teenager, Matthew Ball, a pupil at the Royal Ballet School in Richmond Park. During what was one of my favourite days of publishing the magazines, I chatted to him about his love of ballet and then watched him, spellbound, as he trained in class. This month, a decade later, I interviewed Matthew again when he had just ended his lead role in Swan Lake at Sadler's Wells and was rehearsing for Don Quixote at the Royal Opera House. Find out how things have changed for this astounding young man on pg 30. Easter is nearly upon us and it can be difficult to keep the children active during the holidays, so catch up on where to take them and what to do on pg 49. Pippa, Editor
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Homes & Interiors Focus: Keep it simple Gardening: Looking after your bulbs The interview: Matthew Ball From pupil to principal John Illsley comes to Teddington Local Talk Restaurant review: Gazette
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For a fuss-free and timelessly good-looking style, choose plain and simple chic
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e all want our homes to be comfortable, practical and good-looking. Just as important as gorgeous colours and appealing accessories are necessities such as easy-to-clean surfaces, effective lighting and durable kitchenware. Which is where simple style – a combination of form and function that is completely unpretentious and always hard working – excels. It takes classic designs that have stood the test of time and combines them with the best of modern furnishings, using tactile materials and pale, neutral colours to achieve a look that is calm and quiet, comfortable and honest, and hugely pleasing to live with. Walls and floors are the starting point. Quick and inexpensive to achieve are walls in plain paint shades. Neutrals are fundamental, with a palette of soft whites ranging from chalk, ivory and bone through to deeper taupes and greys, with stronger accents providing contrast: sage green, midnight blue or earthy brown, for example. More finished surfaces, as appropriate to the room, could include grasscloth wallpaper, bevel-edge tiles or timber panelling. As for floors, the key is to combine the practicality of sturdy materials such as traditional stone flags, brick pavers or wooden floorboards with the softness of plain or minimally patterned carpets or conveniently placed, understated, elegant rugs. Furniture should be pared down in style, chosen for its strength, durability and comfort first and foremost, and always clean-lined as opposed to over-decorative. Windsor or ladder-back chairs, wooden stools, blanket boxes and traditional dressers are all just right for the simple interior, especially when made from natural wood or painted in a muted shade. Mixing eras works perfectly, too,
provided pieces are chosen for their inherent good design and plain style, transcending all fads and fashions. Rather than elaborate window treatments of any type, this style has a less-is-more feel, and where windows can be left bare, then why not? Panelled wooden shutters look elegant and discreet, while Roman blinds and gathered curtains are preferable to anything elaborate. Other soft furnishings might include the plainest of loose covers for chairs and sofas (avoid frilled valances or other flourishes) and cushions with no-nonsense fastenings and the most basic of trims. Linen, cotton and wool are ideal fabrics for this style: unassuming,
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natural fibres that have been the backbone of classical decorating for centuries. Look for plain colours and stripes, adding a range of textures for interest. In addition to the soft drape of textiles, introduce a range of natural materials, such as woven willow, sisal, slate or timber, to provide an interesting atmosphere even in an apparently minimal room. To ensure a calm and airy feel overall, good storage is vital. Ancillary areas such as utility rooms, laundry rooms, boot rooms and dressing rooms are a great asset, but where space is more limited then well-designed cupboards, shelves and other storage areas are incredibly helpful in terms of clearing away the clutter and confusion of everyday life and making simple rooms feel more spacious and liveable. In kitchens, a free-standing storage piece such as a dresser, plate rack or butcher’s block breaks up the uniformity of fitted cupboards and creates a more timeless appearance. Finally, when it comes to lighting, inset spotlights throw light where needed without drawing the eye, while classic fittings, such as glass pendants, Anglepoise table lamps or slender wall lights with ceramic shades can be added where necessary. As for finishing touches, beware an abundance of accessories,
and choose essential items such as wooden peg hooks, hand-made soap, thick woollen throws and blankets, blue and white crockery, rustic bread boards and pillar candles, plus loose arrangements of gorgeous cottagegarden flowers. Key ingredients of simple style • Consider wooden panelling, tongue-andgroove boarding, textured wallpaper and classic tiles as options for your walls. • Opt for classic floorboards, stone or slate flags, brick pavers or terracotta tiles for the floor, combined with plain carpets and/or subtle rugs. • Combine soft white shades with a few deeper colours. • Choose natural materials such as wood, slate, wicker, wool and cotton. • Ensure rooms are clear of clutter by making the most of storage space. • Remember that good design applies across all eras, so combining old and new will work if furnishings are chosen carefully for both form and function. • Avoid bold patterns in favour of plains and stripes. • Fit wooden shutters, Roman blinds or softly gathered curtains at the windows, or leave them bare if you dare.
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yrton’s stunning new timber doors bring all the grandeur of original Victorian doors back to life, alongside the modern benefits of security and insulation. This London-based specialist can replicate any original design including frame, top and side lights.
The doors are installed by Ayrton’s expert teams, fully finished with a dual paint finish and a full range of door furniture to choose from with insurance approved latch and two deadlocks as standard. What a way to enhance your home both in terms of value, comfort and security. Prices start at £4,250. For a home design visit or for further information, go to ayrtonbespoke.com, call 020 8877
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alk into the 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, Mark Alexander, Romo and Clarke and Clarke, as well as beautiful ranges of trimmings, which can be handmade to order into curtains and blinds. Nestled alongside is their Luxaflex Gallery showroom, showcasing all the latest treatments for your windows, including the newest motorised options available for blinds. They also have a range of beautiful, 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 more than 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 unusual gifts for men. 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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Why move - when you can improve for less With many locals now opting to stay put rather than sell in an uncertain market, Zenkuchen can transform your kitchen, so that you love the home you’re in
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tamp duty and moving costs can often outweigh the benefits of moving house. So the answer for many is to add value to their existing home and give it a new lease of life. If you love the idea of a fresh update, Zenkuchen can help. We are a family run business in the heart of Richmond and can design and install your new kitchen, completely transforming your space for less than the charge of stamp duty and fees that it would cost to move. We have an experienced team of great builders, plasterers, electricians and plumbers to make your transformation come true. Our sister company, Zenstone, which has been installing work tops for private clients as well as other kitchen companies since 2012, is an added bonus to our team, as it means we can offer our clients half price stone, granite and Dekton work tops when you have one of our kitchens installed. Our ethos is not only great design, but also building strong working relationships with our clients. If you don’t want to do a full kitchen, we are also happy to supply and install work tops in your existing kitchen. If this is the route you wish to take, our principles are the same. We offer kitchens to suit all tastes and pockets. We have an entry level kitchen that compares in price to Howdens or chain store options and, once we install our beautiful stone work top for half price, we can make it look a million dollars without the expensive price tag to go with it. For our clients who love German engineering, we offer one of the best German cabinet companies available, with their
'If you don’t want to do a full kitchen, we are also happy to supply and install work tops...' elegant and seamless designs and superior interior fittings. Our Shaker cabinets bring a traditional look with a modern twist in fabulous colours and funky handles - copper and brass are currently very popular. We also offer bespoke as well as modular English cabinets, which can be mid- to highend, depending on your budget. The English Shaker range offers wonderful two door pantry units which have made a comeback now that people love to cook from scratch and find pleasure opening the doors to see their herbs, spices and ingredients waiting inside. Come and chat to us about your needs – we’re ready to help. 020 8332 9166 zenkuchen.co.uk
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Improve your health with a good night’s sleep Good quality sleep can be hard to come by, but it’s absolutely vital to improve your health and wellbeing – now and in the future
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t Rosebank we believe town gardens are some of the most exciting schemes to design, focussing on intricate detail and maximising use of space to form a stunning outdoor extension of your home. Your new garden will be a seamless transition from the interior to exterior, from you to your garden. Matt Keightley, Creative Director of Rosebank, has advocated the positive impact gardens have on both mental and physical health throughout his career: ‘I know myself how interacting with, and becoming engrossed in, a garden can relax you and provide sanctuary to reflect. We all lead such busy lives that it’s important to build in time for quiet contemplation. There is nothing I find more satisfying than nurturing and tending to plants that will ultimately make the garden look better or provide produce for us to eat.’ A report by The King’s Fund noted that gardens and gardening have “been linked to long-term reductions in overall health problems, including reduced levels of obesity and higher self-rated mental health”. Each garden design starts with a personal consultation with our design team at your location or in our design studio in Richmond Upon Thames. We will discuss your aspirations and style preferences for the space, as well as how it will develop over time and throughout the seasons. As a designer, Matt aims to inspire his clients to see their garden in a different light, to help them use it in ways they didn’t necessarily think was possible and exceed all expectations. As a design and build studio, we then work together with our customers from this point throughout the construction process to aftercare. Matt’s top tips to green up your space: • Get the family involved. I love showing my
girls how things grow. • Engage all the senses by choosing plants with different textures and fragrances, such as Pinus Mugo and Iris Sibirica Pansy Purple. • Include fragrances you equate with happy memories. Rosemary reminds me of growing up and playing in my grandparents’ garden with my brothers, so is one of my favourites. We have a wealth of experience from rooftop and residential gardens in London, to country retreats, public spaces such as RHS Wisley and award-winning Chelsea Flower Show Show Gardens. This diverse experience demonstrates our experience and expertise to deliver inspiring gardens, expertly crafted. For design inspiration, please contact Matt at Rosebank Landscaping on 020 8255 0132 or email info@rosebanklandscaping.co.uk. rosebanklandscaping.co.uk
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Creating the perfect home
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Bella Interiors in Richmond offers you the chance to transform your house into the home you've always wanted
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you pay - there ince Brexit, won’t be any people are additional thinking charges. twice about The company moving house. has just Not only are introduced finances a a new range consideration of traditional, but, in the British made current hand-painted economy, many Shaker doors children are (left). They also staying at home have close for longer after contacts with university while major suppliers, they save up such as Lube for a deposit. and Schröder kitchens, This means the family nest 'The company has just Willdue bathrooms needs to meet the needs of introduced a new range of and German designer a grown up family. hand-painted Shaker doors...' Wackenhut fitted So many families are bedroom furniture. adapting their homes to Projects have included meet their changing needs. the small job of designing and fitting an Bella Interiors, whose showroom is on Kew awkwardly shaped kitchen in Richmond, to a Road in Richmond, has worked on many local large project to design, extend and refurbish a homes, enlarging or re-configuring family whole house in South Kensington. ‘We needed space. to strip back the whole house and re-size the Owner, Abbas Bakhtiary, has been offering rooms before fitting four bathrooms and a a bespoke interior design service for London new kitchen. We decorated the whole house homeowners for more than 27 years, from and selected all the furniture, so it was a small jobs to large projects: ‘The needs of complete interior design project - one of many homeowners change as the family grows and turn-key projects.’ we can provide the solution to get the most Customers always only deal with Abbas, who out of your space without the need to move. has his own in-house team of skilled workmen ‘We are known for offering great value for from carpenters to electricians - no work is money, whether for a small or large job. Our sub-contracted out: ‘I know the high quality ‘turn-key’ service means that our customers professionalism my team provides and will don’t need to go to anyone else - we can only trust their workmanship. source everything from a tap to a table.’ ‘If you’re not sure what will work best for your The showroom shows just a glimpse of what home, give me a call and I’ll be happy to come Bella Interiors can offer their customers and and discuss your needs.’ their great local reputation has been built on Bella Interiors personal service, projects that get delivered bellainteriors.co.uk on time and that the price quoted is the price Please mention Living In Magazines when contacting advertisers
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1. Which product was famously advertised with a poster featuring model Eva Herzigovรก and the caption "hello boys"? 2. First broadcast in 2007, which TV show was named after a slang term coined in the 1950s that advertisers working on Madison Avenue in New York City used to refer to themselves? 3. What do the initials O.H.A.C. stand for when used in a lonely hearts advert? 4. What number goes after the phrase "bet you can't eat" to give an advertising slogan used by Shredded Wheat in the 1980s? 5. After being used in an advertising campaign for the Renault Clio, what term entered the Oxford English Dictionary where it was defined as "the quality of being exciting or sexually attractive"? 6. Founded in 1953, which cinema advertising company became well known for it's theme tune, called Asteroid? 7. Marketed as a "genuine champagne perry", what was the first alcoholic drink to be advertised on British TV and was also the first alcoholic drink aimed specifically at women? 8. What was the first song from a John Lewis Christmas advert to reach number one in the UK singles chart? 9. What was the appropriately named product that was the first product to be advertised on Channel Five? 10. In the 1970s, which group was built around singer Victor Willis, with an advert released to find other members reading "Macho types wanted: must have moustache"?
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Extending the life of your home
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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. DPS Ltd dpsco.co.uk / 0800 0432 333
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t the moment, gardens will be springing back to life with carpets of snowdrops, daffodils and crocuses. Without doubt this is a wonderful sight! I do believe that the success of this springtime display really does depend on how you treat the bulbs and corms during after flowering and dormant period, while they rest unseen in the soil.
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Snowdrops If you are getting fewer flowers than last year, then it’s time to think about thinning out the over-crowded clumps. Unlike most other bulbs, snowdrops can be lifted when they are still in full leaf. When replanting, remember the snowdrop needs to be given some shade during the hot summer months. Also, it’s a good idea to mark where you’ve planted clumps, so that you minimize the danger of digging them up when you’re adding other plants into what looks like a ’space’ in the border. Daffodils It’s extremely important not to cut off daffodil leaves before they have time to die off naturally. This is Nature’s way of replenishing the store cupboard for the following year’s floral performance. You may see some gardeners valiantly tying leaves into neat bundles but this is also a dreadful thing to do as it cuts off their vital supply of food, and you may as well have used
the scissors in the first place! If you missed the autumn planting boat, worry not. Go to your favourite garden centre, buy up some miniature daffodils in pots (such as Tête à Tête) and then plant - pot and all into the garden or terrace pot. Crocuses Crocus corms dislike being in soggy soils, but they do respond well to being planted in warm sunny sites, in open gritty soils. They do well naturalized in lawns, but as leaves need to die back naturally to assist in the development of new corms, this might cause an issue when you start to cut the grass. Why not pop into Kew Gardens to witness the biggest display of crocuses in the country. In 1988, Reader’s Digest donated 1.5 million corms to Kew, in celebration of the the Digest’s 50th anniversary. Because sparrows have a well-known fondness to ripping gold crocuses to shreds, Kew’s carpet only uses mauve, purple and white. Food and water All bulbs need adequate water while in growth, and also for the six weeks after flowering. In late February, apply a high potassium fertilizer to encourage bulbs to flower well in the following season. In containers, use a liquid tomato fertiliser from early spring until six weeks after flowering. Valerie McBride-Munro is a qualified horticulturist offering a plant problem solving service. Tel: 020 8892 9243
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From pupil to principal Ten years ago I interviewed 14-year-old Matthew Ball, a pupil at the Royal Ballet School in Richmond Park. When I interview him again, Matthew is a principal dancer at the Royal Ballet, garnering rave reviews for his performances, writes Editor, Pippa Duncan
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hen I went to the Royal Ballet School to interview Matthew Ball a decade ago, he was a gangly, tracksuited youth, all arms and legs hanging off the sofa, chatting to me about leaving home in Liverpool aged 11, to pursue his dancing dream. He spoke of how he had been inspired by Baryshnikov and Nureyev: ‘I want to make it to the top and become principal dancer, dancing the main roles in Swan Lake and Giselle,’ he said. We moved to the studio for his class, and I watched, jaw dropping, as he transformed into a ballet dancer – elegant, poised, those gangly arms and legs fluid in motion. Now, having just turned 25, he has already been promoted to principal dancer, already had the leads in both Swan Lake and Giselle¸ with more great roles ahead of him. Last month I watched him in the main role of The Swan/The Stranger in Matthew Bourne’s all male Swan Lake at Sadler’s Wells. He was totally mesmerising. When he was on stage you could only watch him. Powerful and beautiful as The Swan, all malevolent sexiness as The Stranger (and yes, actually, a slightly uncomfortable response when you’ve interviewed him as a teenager!). It’s been ten years of hard work to get to this
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point, as I find out when I interview him again, as he rehearses for his next big role of Basilio in Don Quixote at the Royal Opera House. ‘In a dancer’s career, the best thing you can do is make sure you seize the opportunities you get, because a lot of it is in the hands of other people. I think I’ve been lucky in terms of the timing, the shift in the company, [which is] giving younger people opportunities to do these big roles.’ It is not a given that, having been to the school, you get a place at the Royal Ballet and there’s even less chance of being promoted to principal, the highest position. But Ball was always determined to stand out: ‘There’s a lot of talented dancers out there, but not necessarily all of them can tell a story. They can execute exciting technical movements, but not be exciting facially or with charisma, so that’s something I’ve always tried to kind of work on, to add to my performances.’ It’s certainly worked. His audiences are spell-bound and critics love him. His love of ballet started at a young age. His mother took him to an early production of Bourne’s Swan Lake. ‘It really touched me back then, particularly as the male dancers are obviously the main core of the dance rather than the female characters – that role of the black and white swan, I always wanted to do. I think it’s maybe a bit more special to be doing it as it feels like I’ve come full circle.’ Along with Billy Elliot, he feels these productions have really defined dance for a whole generation of boys. When we talk, he’s in rehearsals for Don Quixote, playing the role of Basilio. He’s relishing a completely different role: ‘It’s famous for real virtuoso show-off moments, with all the big jumps, so it’s going to be a challenge in terms of getting all that technique together to execute it, but also giving it the acting side of the cheeky Spaniard, which is good fun to play around with.’
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I ask him if it’s hard to come down after a performance, to just go out for a drink afterwards or flop in front of the TV? ‘So, I’ve danced sometimes where you feel like you’re still on Cloud Nine and the adrenalin is still really up - then you tend to go out for a few drinks. But there are times when I’m not just physically, but emotionally exhausted; then it’s very hard to kind of return to normality. You really do get transported while you’re on stage. Swan Lake is like that, because of the climactic moment at the end, it’s really like a fight for your's and the prince’s life. At the beginning of the season, I danced the role of Crown Prince Rudolf in Mayerling… you almost suicide pact, you love her and kill her and yourself, so you have to go to such a bad place to express that to an audience. It leaves
you, I wouldn’t say damaged, but it definitely takes a while for you to feel like yourself again.’ He’s occasionally gone back to the school in Richmond Park: ‘I still get butterflies in the stomach! The success I’ve managed to have since being there is way beyond my expectations.’ We agree to a third interview in another 10 years’ time. ‘I wonder where I’ll be?’ he quietly ponders. I have no doubt he’ll be at the top. And I can’t wait. Don Quixote - until 4 April. Booking: roh.org.uk Matthew Ball peforms the lead role of Basilio on 22 March & 1 April.
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John Illsley The life and times of Dire Straits 14 March
John Illsley is an icon in the world of music. A founder member of Dire Straits, along with Mark Knopfler, the band sold more than 120 million albums. John will performing classics such Sultans of Swing, Romeo & Juliet and Money for Nothing as well as being interviewed by Cummins (ex-Dire Straits management), featuring archive footage. John will discuss the band’s beginnings in a council flat to their worldwide fame.
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•Turner & Scott: an historical collaboration Until 28 July The first exhibition to open at the newly restored Turner’s House in Twickenham is a celebration of Turner’s lesser-known miniatures and the artist Sir Walter Scott’s poetry and prose. The Miniature Lands of Myth and Memory celebrates their last collaboration before Sir Walter’s death in 1832, having first joined forces when they worked together in 1818. The exhibition takes the visitor on a journey through northern England, following a trail of antiquities, folk tales and ballads that inspired their talent. Open Weds-Sun, 12-4pm. Admission from £7. turnershouse.org
price. Signed copies of the book available on the night. 6.30-8.30pm, Kew Botanic Gardens. kew.org.uk •From history to fiction 7 March Best-selling author, Rowan Coleman, has written many acclaimed novels, including The Memory Book, We Are All Made of Stars and The Summer of Impossible Things. She is giving a talk at the National Archives on the stories, histories and archival research that inspires her writing. Her latest novel is being published this summer. The ticket price of £20 includes a glass of wine. National Archives, 7.30-9pm. nationalarchives.gov.uk
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•Richmond’s illustrated history A series of illustrated stories on the history of Richmond during the First World War is being commissioned by the Richmond Council Art Service as part of the borough’s Commemoration Programme. Local organisations such as the Poppy Factory will be featured. The final publication will be made available to view through the local history archive and Orleans House Gallery.
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Thursday 11 April - 7.00pm NT Live (Live Screening) Gillian Anderson and Lily James lead in the story of Margo Channing, a star of theatre. The spotlight is hers. But now there’s Eve. Her biggest fan. Young, beautiful Eve. The golden girl, the girl next door. But you know all about Eve... don’t you? Tickets: £12.00 (£10.00 concessions)
Upcoming productions Faust
All My Sons
Sunday 5 May - 2.00pm Royal Opera House (Encore Screening)
Thursday 30 May - 7.00pm NT live (Encore Screening)
Experience the decadence and elegance of 1870s Paris in David McVicar’s spectacular production of Gounod’s best-loved opera.
All My Sons is a moving and powerful landmark drama, the first great play from one of the finest playwrights of the Twentieth Century.
Tickets: £15.00 (£12.50 concessions)
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Golden Hour/New Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui/Flight Pattern
Romeo and Juliet
Thursday 16 May - 7.00pm Royal Opera House (Live Screening)
Tuesday 11 June - 7.00pm Royal Opera House (Live Screening)
The contemporary face of The Royal Ballet is shown in works from three of today’s leading choreographers.
Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers encounter passion and tragedy in Kenneth MacMillan’s 20th century ballet masterpiece.
Tickets: £15.00 (£12.50 concessions)
Tickets: £15.00 (£12.50 concessions)
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Gazette Caroline Clark finds a warm welcome awaits her in Putney at this relaxed French brasserie…
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he staff welcomed us into the warmly lit, cosy restaurant which has wines and books displayed, along with nostalgic French memorabilia - and even an accordion! On a cold Monday night it took us back to warm French evenings. There were several other tables which were already full, so a good buzz and a bar to sit at if you just fancied an aperitif. My friend, Jo, who has lived north of Nice, was well versed in this cuisine and happy to join me. Gazette offers a varied menu of classic French dishes, from les escargots to moules-frites and tarte tomate as well as offering ‘savoury and sweet brunch’ breakfasts with a French twist. While choosing, the guests at the next table had a steak tartare prepared and spiced at their table - a nice touch and a bit of theatre for this classic French dish. A Monday special was Chateaubriand with frites and salad for £14.50, excellent value. Whilst very appealing, Jo settled for the smaller Bavette steak, frites and green beans. This arrived on a rustic wooden platter and had great flavour. As Alsace was the featured region I chose choucroute à l’Alsacienne – a hearty plate of rustic pork shank, Alsatian roasted pork belly, frankfort and new potatoes on a bed of sauerkraut – delicious comfort food. Earthy red wines Colombaud from Provence and Cotes du Rhone - matched perfectly. A nice touch is you can write your own personal
'Gazette offers a varied menu of classic French dishes...' message on the tables in chalk – a fun idea for kids and grown-ups! No French dinner is complete without chocolate, so Jo made a beeline for pot au chocolat with freshly made madeleines – the chocolate texture and taste was perfect. Instead of my usual weakness for an espresso martini, I chose Café Liégeois coffee ice cream, expresso and cream – very indulgent and generous. It was a perfect end to Monday. Nice for its simplicity, not far from East Putney station or a stroll up the High St from the River Thames, the restaurant is ideal for brunch or lunch if you’re thinking of watching the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race on 7 April. Bookings: 020 8789 6996 147 Upper Richmond Road, Putney SW15 2TX gazettebrasserie.co.uk
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Read with Children Doorstep Library brings the joy of reading into homes of families in disadvantaged areas throughout Hammersmith & Fulham. We operate a team of volunteers who read with the children, lend them books, befriend the families and offer support.
Volunteer 3 hours a week to share your love of books If you are proficient in English and want to share a passion for reading, please email us at enquiries@doorsteplibrary.org.uk www.doorsteplibrary.org.uk 020 8870 1476 Registered Charity: 1158197
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The railway stations of Richmond and Kew It was the London & South Western Railway that brought trains to the area - but it wasn't a straightforward journey
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he London & South Western Railway (L&SWR) built the first Richmond railway from their terminus, Nine Elms, in 1846, though two years later they moved the terminus to its present site at Waterloo. The original Richmond station ran to the west of the present station, under the road bridge and nearby offices, but nowadays only the long narrow platform under the bridge is all that is left of the original station. Three years later, when L&SWR wished to build a line to Kingston, they had to seek permission, as every railway company needed a private Parliamentary Act to build a new line. But permission was turned down because of successful objections by a local landowner, Lord Cottenham, and Kingston coach owners, who felt their businesses threatened. It took 14 years for a line to Kingston to be granted consent. Instead, the company extended the line to Windsor. They used the leading railway architect Sir William Tite to design most of the stations on their lines. Only two of his designs on this line are left: the Neo-Gothic booking office at Barnes station and the Tudor style Windsor and Eton Riverside station. In 1869 L&SWR was allowed to build a line from Addison Road Station (now Olympia) to Richmond, including building a railway bridge over the Thames at Kew. As a new station at Kew could prove to be a major benefit for Kew Gardens by substantially increasing the visitor numbers, the then Director, Sir Joseph Hooker, sought to have the station built at the end of an avenue leading to the recently opened Temperate House and even lowered the Garden’s wall to install a new gate.
The Parade leading up to Kew Gardens station However, Kew Gardens station was built further up the line, probably to have more space for sidings. Kew is the last surviving original railway station on this line and was designed like a traditional suburban Victorian villa. L&SWR built their new Richmond station close to the first station and these platforms are still there. In 1877 the Metropolitan District Railway (now the District Line) were allowed to open their line from Mansion House to Richmond via Hammersmith, using the L&SWR tracks from Ravenscourt Park, which are still used today. The District Line’s competition proved too much and the L&SWR line from Addison Road was closed in 1916. In 1905, the District Line brought in electric trains, as up to then all the trains had been steam. In 1937, Southern Railway, who had taken over the L&SWR, rebuilt Richmond station in the new Art Deco style, amalgamating the two stations.
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It’s National Stop Snoring Week 22-28 April. Snoring can affect your sleep, mental health, physical health and relationships, and may also indicate sleep apnoea. So, what causes it – and is it treatable, asks Alison Runham What causes snoring? Snoring occurs when parts of your oral or nasal airways vibrate as you breathe due to a restriction, which may be permanent or only occur when your muscles relax during sleep. Factors that can contribute to snoring include: • being overweight • smoking • drinking too much alcohol • sleeping on your back • taking sedatives or muscle relaxants • being middle-aged or older, as your muscle tone decreases Tackling snoring Try lifestyle changes and ensure you sleep on your side (a tennis ball taped to the back of your nightwear or a bed wedge can help). Struggle to sleep on your side? Elevate your torso with a bed wedge. If this doesn’t help, you need to identify the cause of your snoring by using The British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association’s questionnaires at britishsnoring.co.uk/itests to find suitable treatment. Problem: Your tongue partially blocks your throat. Solution: A mandibular advancement device, which helps to bring your tongue forward. Problem: Your mouth falls open when you’re asleep. Solutions: A chin strap, or a vestibular shield (worn in your mouth to make you breathe through your nose). Problem: Blocked or narrow nasal airways. Solutions: Nasal dilators or strips that hold your nose open, or sprays to reduce nasal swelling.
If these solutions don’t work, see your GP. They may refer you to an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist. Surgery is sometimes suggested, but it’s not widely available on the NHS and isn’t always successful, particularly long-term. Could you have sleep apnoea? Symptoms include: • loud snoring or breathing, especially when lying on your back, with your mouth open • short periods when you stop breathing, gasp or snort Risk factors include those for snoring, but also include: • a large neck (17+ inches for men, 15+ for women) • a narrowed or obstructed airway • nasal congestion • family history of OSA (see below)
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EASTER ANTICS Fun activities for Easter
Kew Gardens Kew Gardens always makes Easter a great event. Take part in games and learn about growing for the future. There will be the traditional Egg Hunt and story telling. Visit the Hive for a sensory experience. kew.org Hampton Court Palace The Lindt Gold Bunnies will return to Hampton Court Palace this Easter (6-22 April), hiding in the palace and gardens, awaiting discovery. With new stories exploring Hampton Court’s chocolate-related history to be discovered with every bunny found, there’ll even be the chance to claim a delicious chocolate prize! hrp.org.uk/HamptonCourtPalace London Wetlands Centre A great Spring day out for all the family, with plenty of babies, bugs and buds as well as an Easter Egg Treasure Hunt. Find the ducklings and win a chocolate prize. Also pond dipping and learning how to build a nest. wwt.org.uk/London Ham House Ten different bird feathers have dropped in Ham House and garden. Can the children work out which bird they came from and claim their egg reward? 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 families, including an egg and spoon race and children's crafts. nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house Museum of Richmond Discover what life was like growing up in Richmond during World War Two. Children can find out how people would 'make do and mend' and make their own recycled patchwork bag - no sewing involved. 9-12 April, 10am12pm. £5.50 per child. museumofrichmond.com Please mention Living In Magazines when contacting advertisers
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t’s taken a bit of time but at last we have managed to get a third Under 9 team up and running – thanks to parents committing to taking the FA Coaching course. This qualification is essential for anyone involved with youngsters at any football club – it not only covers coaching and first aid but also the welfare of our charges and at Kew Park Rangers we take that responsibility seriously. Being mindful of the effect a drubbing can have on some players it was with slight trepidation that we entered the league with an inexperienced team hoping they would cope with whatever was thrown at them. That lack of experience showed as the first couple of games were lost – just. However, it was not long before they were working more as a team and it was wonderful to witness the joy of them getting their first win!
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FUN QUIZ: 1. Wonderbra 2. Mad Men 3. Own House And Car 4. Three 5. Va-va-voom 6. Pearl And Dean 7. Babycham 8. The Power Of Love (by Gabrielle Aplin) 9. Chanel No. 5 10. Village People
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It was a proud moment for all concerned – the coaches were relieved all their work was paying off, the parents were proud of their children’s achievement and the players were simply overjoyed. I could see the confidence growing in the way they were playing and I’m sure that day they all came off the pitch a couple of inches taller Andy Becker, Football Manager kewparkrangers.co.uk
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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
schools 020 8487 8292 020 8876 4442 020 8940 2423 020 8948 4217 020 8332 7515 020 8892 2543 020 8940 2802 020 8892 1991 020 8948 0404 020 8546 7711 020 8487 6000 020 8560 2121
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
020 8940 2223 01784 885 052 020 8876 2896 020 8255 6725 020 8876 6492 020 8892 9763 020 8940 0397 rjcc.org.uk 020 8948 0895 020 8940 3783
local police Richmond Police Station (8am-8pm) Safer Neighbourhood Teams North Richmond South Richmond East Twickenham
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Darell Holy Trinity CE Kew Riverside Marshgate Orleans Infant & Nursery St Elizabeth’s Catholic St Mary's CE St Stephen's CE The Queen’s CE Windham Nursery
020 8876 6721 020 8940 2730 020 8487 8437 020 8332 6219 020 8892 1654 020 8940 3015 020 8892 7849 020 8892 3462 020 8940 3580 020 8831 6060
Christ’s Grey Court Orleans Teddington Twickenham Academy Waldegrave
020 8940 6982 020 8948 1173 020 8891 0187 020 8943 0033 020 8894 4503 020 8894 3244
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
08456 122 660 0800 555 111 0845 450 3936
0845 612 2660
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 Interiors/Kitchen Design 45 Bella Interior Design 5 Gabi da Rocha Design Kitchens 2 Callaghan Kitchens Zenkuchen
Aesthetics Clinic Hedox Clinic Appliances Coopers Audio Visual Lasyl Bathrooms Bella Beds Westend Beds Bookkeeping MK Bookkeeping Builders/Extensions DPS
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Car Servicing & Repairs Colin Ferns: Mercedes Richmond Car Service Home Care Amber Home Carers Curacare Carpet Cleaning Clean Right Carpentry/Fitted Furniture Dave Casswell Yellow Chisel Children’s Activities Ceramics CafÊ Curtains/Blinds Curtain Call
14 Lettings Rent Simple 12 16 Lofts & Extensions DPS 3 36 Market 39 3 Kew Village Market Martial Arts Pee Wee/ Funakoshi Karate 36 55 40 Networking Events The Sheen Network 22 38 47 Optician Blink Optics 8 School 51 12 King's College 48 8 Hampton Supermarket 32 43 Co-Op Solicitors 38 13 D & G Family Law
Dance Studio Yes Brazil/Studio Kew Drama Classes Stagecoach Dog Grooming & Sitting Posh Pups
Theatre 45 Hammond Theatre Travel Agent 56 Not Just Travel Tuition 36 French Tuition
Financial Planning Astus Fireplaces Chiswick Fireplace Fitness Fran Sirl Fitness Flooring ASC Flooring
Upholstery 24 Sarah Bustin Upholstery
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Garden Centre Sempervirens 26 Garden Landscaping Rosebank 18 Garden Services Auntie Planty 26 Grout & Tiles Grout 20 Health & Wellbeing Earthlife Heating Engineer David Harris Hospital (private) The New Victoria
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what's on LOCALLY BalletBoyz – Them/Us The BalletBoyz return to Richmond for two nights of stunning live performances. The dancers debut their first own choreographed piece, Them, created under Artistic Directors, Michael Nunn and William Trevitt. Us from Tony Award winner, Christopher Wheeldon, takes its inspiration from his beautiful duet, which featured in their last show, Fourteen Days. Richmond Theatre, Little Green. Tickets £13-£35. atgtickets.com
Blood Knot 8 Mar- 20 Apr
Blood Knot looks at the ties between two brothers during apartheid. One has white skin, the other, black, born to different fathers. Morrie wants to take Zach away from their township shack, buy a farm and start a new life. To take their minds off this struggle, they decide Zach should have a pen pal. But as things start to go wrong, can the two boys free themselves from the enduring prejudices that surround them? Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond. Tickets £25 (limited £12.50 tickets for under 30s). orangetreetheatre.co.uk
Ghost Stories 29 Mar – 11 May
Prepared to be scared? Ghost Stories is written by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman - the latter is known for his work with psychological illusionist, Derren Brown. You don’t know what the play is about – there are no production photographs, just stills and video showing the shocked reactions of the audience. The production team advise against anyone under 15 attending. Audiences are asked not to share what they’ve seen! Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, Hammersmith. Tickets £10-£42. No interval. Age 15 +. lyric.co.uk 54
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Where children become everything they can be Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 - 18 year-olds
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