Living In Richmond, Kew & East Twickenham May/June '15

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Homes: Country style Gardening: Bluebell wars Open Gardens ARThouse Open Studios Kew Midsummer Fete!

Fairs, fetes and festivals Restaurant review: Bibo Life: Into old age Health: Tinnitus A Day In The Life Of... a Wetlands Centre volunteer Book review: StoryWorks Local history: Charles 1 in Richmond Local talk What’s On

Contributors: Valerie McBride-Munro, John Moses, Katherine Sorrell, Alison Runham

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Welcome to the May/June issue of Living In Richmond, Kew & East Twickenham magazine.

Before you do anything else, make sure you put Saturday, 20 June in your diary for the 6th Kew Midsummer Fete on Kew Green!

Last year we had blazing sunshine (for once!) and around 10,000 visitors came throughout the day to see the fabulous stalls and food court, live entertainment and vintage funfair.

This year is set to be even better, with the ever-popular dog show and tug of war and, for the first time, a demonstration by Linda Collister, the technical chef on Great British Bake Off and author of the Bake Off books.

Please come along - it's a great day out with or without kids! The fete starts at 11am and it will be an action-packed day until 6pm. Read more on pg 23 - and see you there!

There's lots of other fairs, fetes, festivals and carnivals going in the next few months check out pg 25, so that you don't miss out.

Lots of lovely local people are opening their gardens over the next few weeks - either as part of the National Gardens Scheme or independently. New this year are 12 gardens opening on Richmond Hill, so do take a look - more details on pg 18.

It's also ARThouse Open Studios over two weekends in June and July - a great chance to buy artwork direct from the artists. Find out more on pg 21.

How will we fit it all in?

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OPEN GARDENS What's behind a wall?

ARThouse: visit artists in their homes

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Cosy, comfortable and oh-so pretty, country style has eternal appeal, says Katherine Sorrell

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hink roses winding around the porch, crackling log fires, chickens in the yard and a Victoria sponge cooling on the range cooker. Who could resist?

Do you dream of escaping the rat race for a rural idyll? Moving to the country may be a fantasy for many of us, but even if you can’t actually make the move, you can evoke a charming country style in your home – wherever it may be. The aim is to create a look that appears to have evolved naturally over time. It’s a combination of farmhouse practicality, cottage cosiness and country-house comfort, where furniture, fabrics and accessories of all sorts are completely informal, yet somehow seem to work wonderfully together.

Overall, choose either off-white or pastel walls, or perhaps a block-printed wallpaper, the latter featuring delicate, trailing florals or something more bold and blowsy. Tactile, natural floor coverings such as sisal, jute or coir have the right kind of honest and hard-working good looks, while rugs are warm and practical, be they oriental, Indian, Middle Eastern, rag, flatwoven or needlework. If they are even a little threadbare, don’t worry too much.

With furniture, keep an eye on balance and proportion. You can put all kinds of styles together if you keep an eye on their size and scale. It might be a Georgian, Victorian or early 20th century piece,

'You can evoke a charming country style in your home...' antique, junk-shop or home-made, but it should never look overtly modern and always be sturdy, simple and generously sized. Squashy sofas, generous armchairs, plain wooden chairs, benches and stools, and the occasional wirework or Lloyd Loom piece are all key. Add dining chairs with ladder or spindle backs, plus a scrubbedpine table, and complement them with a large, open dresser. And some distressed paintwork here and there only enhances the overall effect.

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it’s worth remembering that a single central pendant is rarely the best option. To provide more variety and flexibility, add table and floor lamps to brighten corners and illuminate work areas: wrought iron, brass, turned-wood, frillyedged glass, plaster or ceramic bases, with Alcoves Bookcases ●

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When choosing fabrics, for curtains, cushions, upholstery, bed linen and so on, don’t go overboard on co-ordination: an informal mix of gently worn patterns gives a lovely effect. Texture is as important as pattern, so opt for a combination that could include florals, tweed, ginghams, stripes, polka dots, paisley, tapestry, embroidery and textured plains such as linen, wool, velvet or mohair. For a hand-made, vintage feel, include some knitting or crochet, too. In style, window treatments should be understated – perhaps a Roman blind with a decorative trim, or a pair of full-length, gathered curtains and a simple pelmet. As for upholstery, ensure it is well-stuffed and comfortable, employing fabric that is warm and welcoming. Piping looks smart and traditional, but the occasional frilled edging can be delightful. Complete the effect with piles of throws, blankets and cushions of all shapes and sizes.

Lighting can make or break a room, and

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'To finish the whole look off, arrange masses of fresh flowers ...' understated fabric or card shades, are all great choices. A few candles dotted here and there and, of course, the appealing flicker of a real fire, will really enhance the atmosphere.

As for accessories, any number of extra touches will transform your home into a special country retreat. For walls, it might be watercolour landscapes or botanical prints, needlepoint or cross-stitch samplers or wood-block illustrations; silver-framed family photographs might spread across shelves and mantelpieces.

Wicker baskets and wooden boxes make good-looking storage solutions, while it goes without saying that chintz, blueand-white or spongeware crockery is just the thing for displaying on the dresser.

You could make a display from cooking

equipment such as jelly moulds or copper pans, or collections of natural items such as pebbles or pine cones.

To finish the whole look off, arrange masses of fresh flowers in informal containers – jam jars, mugs or enamel pitchers, perhaps – to give a fresh scent of the country, whatever your location.

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

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real hidden gem for anyone looking for their perfect bathroom can be found at Touchstone Bathrooms, tucked away on St Leonards Road, just off Sheen Lane. Their vast two-floor showroom presents the latest in bathroom design with products that stand the test of time.

So whether you are renovating, extending, moving or investing and your bathroom needs an upgrade, Touchstone’s experienced designers are there to help.

Working with market leading brands such as Villeroy & Boch, Hansgrohe, AXOR, Porcelanosa and many more, they are able to offer a complete service - including tiling - and have an extensive range of products and tiles to choose from.

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Plan your space They offer a free design appointment, creating you a 3D design, based on your dimensions or plans, including products of your choice, to show how your space will look and function.

The latest bathroom products and technologies mean they can easily solve common problems with space and storage, for example - just give them a call!

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the beauty of CURTAINS

The place to go for new and nearly-new curtains, Curtain Call offers great gifts, too

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alk into the eclectic world of Curtain Call, tucked away on Richmond Hill, to find one of the widest range of affordable curtains and blinds available in the borough.

Luxurious fabrics from designers including Casamance, Voyage and Clarke and Clarke can be hand made to order into curtains or blinds. Nestled alongside are all types of Luxaflex made-to-measure blinds, from blackout rollers to wooden venetian blinds, and a range of nearly new curtains. Nearly new curtains are priced at approximately half their new cost and are a great, affordable way to finish off a room.

This family run business is not just a curtain shop, it also sells one of the

quirkiest ranges of gifts in the area.

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.

52 Friars Stile Road, Richmond TW10 6NQ Tel: 020 8332 6250 www.curtain-call.co.uk

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BLUEBELL wars

gardening

Are our native bluebells being over-run by their Spanish counterparts?

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t’s funny how some conversations start.

I witnessed one recently on a local community website about bluebells.

Someone wanted to give away a bag of the Spanish variety they had dug up. Sounds simple enough, but what ensued rivalled a Wimbledon base-line tennis rally that lasted for days and days. On one side of the net were those who innocently wanted them and, on the other, those calling the Spanish bluebells ‘thugs’, insisting that these bulbs be destroyed and not planted!

So I thought it was time to explain why.

Our native bluebell (Hyacinthoides nonscripta) has been associated with ancient woodlands for hundreds of years, where it has formed carpets of sweet smelling violet-blue flowers in mid-spring. People have travelled far and wide to share in this timeless sight, but the sad fact is this perfect plant is now under threat - and Public Enemy No. 1 is its Spanish cousin (H. hispanica).

To the casual observer, both of these bluebell types may appear very similar, but look closely and you will soon spot the difference.

The flowers of our native bluebell are narrowly bell-shaped, with straight-sided petals, deeply curling back at the tips.

The majority of flowers droop from one side of the stem. The leaves are quite narrow. Inside the flower you’ll find that the anthers are creamy-white. The Spanish interloper flowers are more open, with the petal tips just flaring out a little and curling back only slightly. Some of the flowers may droop from one side, but most are arranged all around the stem and are more erect. The anthers of Spanish bluebells are

usually pale to dark blue and the leaves are wide.

So what’s the problem, you may be asking?

All bluebells spread rapidly, sending out underground runners on which new bulbs form.

They also seed freely. All of this is good news when we are talking about our ancient woodlands, which date back to the 1600s or earlier.

The bad news is that the Spanish Top: English bluebell bluebell hybridises Bottom: Spanish/hybrid freely with our bluebell native form (producing H. X massartiana) and so the original identity is permanently lost.

If you happen to be clearing out Spanish bulbs from your garden, don’t put them on the compost heap – place them in a black plastic bag and leave them out of sight for about a year before composting them.

Never discard them in the countryside.

When you visit Kew Gardens to marvel at the bluebell wood, look closely to check which species they are!

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

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LOCAL open gardens Local gardens are once again opening their gates - either independently or as part of the National Gardens Scheme

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very year local gardens allow strangers to enjoy their secret treasures. More gardens than ever are opening their gates to the plant-loving public, including the new Richmond Hill Open Gardens.

Kew Green Gardens, Kew Green Sun 24 May, 2-6pm Beautiful gardens at 65, 67, 69, 71 & 73 Kew Green are open this year. The five gardens show a range of profusely planted borders, formal gardens, terraces and lawns, with wild areas (pictured bottom, opp. page).

Combined entry £6, refreshments 20 Beechwood Avenue, Kew TW9 4DE Sat 30 May, Sat 11 July, Sun 6 Sept, 6-8pm A small town garden, with a minimal design layout. £5 entry, inc wine 31 West Park Rd, Kew TW9 4DA Sat 30 May, 5-8pm Modern botanical garden with an oriental twist. £3 entry 7 St George's Road, St Margarets TW1 1QS - The Raworth Garden Sats 6, 21 June, 6-8pm Decades of work has gone into creating this beautiful garden (bottom, right). £6 entry, inc wine

Trumpeter's House and Sarah's Garden, Richmond TW9 1PD Sun 14 June, 2-5pm This two-acre garden is the original site of Richmond Palace. Long lawns down to the river, clipped yews, box parterre and unusual shrubs and trees. The ancient Tudor walls are covered with roses. £5 entry, homemade teas

Richmond Hill Open Gardens Petersham House, Petersham Road, Sun 31 May, 11am-5pm TW10 7AA Not part of the Open Gardens Scheme, Suns 7 June, 6 Sept, 11am-4pm but a group of 12 stunning private Sweeping lawns, beautiful borders, gardens on Richmond Hill, opening up tucked away corners. £4 entry Connecting local businesses to local people - 020 8878 1890 18

community to the public for the first time (top left).

The gardens offer a huge a variety, from formal and ornate to natural and relaxed. There will be city greenery, seasonal flowers, flourishing vegetables and herbs, as well as pergolas and water features.

Entry £10 for all gardens, refreshments available at St Matthias church hall. www.richmondhillopengardens.org Ham Open Gardens Sat 16 May, 2-5pm Again, independent of the Gardens Scheme, Ham Open Gardens (along with Petersham Open Gardens) has been delighting visitors for many years.

There are around 15 diverse gardens, many for the first time this year. These hidden gems range from the grand to the intimate, Georgian to the contemporary.

Entry for all the gardens is £10 or £15 for two. Tickets on sale near St Thomas Aquinas Church, at the southern edge of Ham Common. For a full list of the many gardens open, visit: www.hamandpetersham.com East Sheen Open Gardens Sun 14 June, 2-6pm There will be 24 gardens open in East Sheen and Mortlake this year, with a wonderful range of different gardens to suit every plant lover. You can wander round each garden and finish your tour with Pimms at The End House, Fife Road, SW14.

Tickets are £8 for entry to all gardens available in advance from 18 May at the FiSH office (Barnes Green Centre, Church Rd, Barnes, SW13 9HE) or from outside Sheen Waitrose on 13 & 14 June. www.fishhelp.org.uk Pippa Duncan Please mention Living IN magazines when contacting advertisers

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art

ARTHOUSE open studios Buy beautiful artwork direct from the artists during ARThouse Open Studios Festival: 26-28 June and 3-5 July

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his year, the Open Studios Festival celebrates 20 years. ARThouse offers a unique opportunity to visit artists' creative spaces and to chat to the artists themselves and hear how their work evolves. And, by buying direct, you are not paying gallery prices.

Hundreds of local artists will open their doors over the two weekends in June and July, exhibiting a wide range of work, including paintings, sketches, photography, stained glass, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery and upholstery.

Venues are spread across Richmond borough, with exhibitions in homes, studios, schools, cafes, church halls, boathouses and in heritage buildings, such as Turner's House and Garrick's Temple.

There will also be a pop-up shop in Twickenham.

Entry to all venues is free. You can find out where to go at www.arthouseopenstudios.co.uk or the free brochure is available from local libraries, arts venues and Orleans House Gallery.

Local artists include Lindy Barletta, Lynne Bartlett, Bob Aldous (picture, 3rd down) Jocelyn Horsfall as well as Kew Art Studio.

Note: Putney Open Studios takes place in October - more details in the Sept/Oct issue!

Spring Exhibition: Richmond Art Society Landmark Arts Centre - 15-17 May 10am - 6pm

The Richmond Art Society is holding a three day exhibition at Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington.

There will be more than 200 works of art, including watercolours, acrylics, drawings, pastels, digital works, prints, sculpture and ceramics. The artists include both professionals and amateurs.

Admission free.

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KEW MidsummER FETE

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Take all the family to Kew Green on Saturday 20 June and enjoy a great day out - 11am-6pm

ow a major event in the local calendar, Kew Midsummer Fete returns this year on Saturday 20 June. Last year, Kew's best loved Fete drew 10,000 visitors who enjoyed a fantastic day on the Green. This year there will be even more to entertain you...

Georgeous stalls There will be around 90 outside stalls selling a fabulous range of goodies, from children’s clothes, food and massages to handbags, fudge and vintage items. Inside the Craft Marquee there will be a further 25 stalls, full of exquisite hand-made originals: cushions, scarves, bags and hats, ceramics and stoneware, silk flowers, jewellery and photography.

paella, Caribbean cuisine, curry, vegetarian specialities, crepes and cakes, pastries, pizzas and pies, as well as ice cream, popcorn, coffee and tea. There is also a Pimms bar, while Fuller's will have enough beer to satisfy the masses.

Great attractions Travelling showman Reuben Bond will once again be setting up his historic fairground rides including his colourful Carousel of gallopers, the Flying Chair-OPlane for the fearless, the tots’ Merry-GoRound of vintage vehicles and the high-inthe-sky Old-Time Wheel.

Aspiring Frank Lampards can take aim at the Beat the Goalie at Kew Park Rangers’ pitch, while children and adults alike can try out the bungee run. There will also be a food demonstration by Great British Bake Off technical chef, Linda Collister.

Stars of the stage There will be all-day entertainment on the stage, with great bands such as Elastic Band, Kindred Spirit and Snake in the Grass and performances by Studio K Dance and Kew Dance Arts.

Fabulous food and drink The Food Court is host to a wonderfully diverse range of food, including burgers,

Dog days The friendly Dog Show always draws the crowds. There are seven rosette-winning

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community categories (Best Puppy, Best Old Dog, Best Pedigree, Best Cross-Breed, Best Rescue Dog, Best Trick and Dog Most Like Its Owner) with Best In Show chosen from those winners. Last year, news presenter, Sophie Raworth, judged the canines and handed out the prizes.

This year's celebrity is still a secret!

Entry to each category is ÂŁ3 and registration is on the day, 12-2.30pm. Entry is limited so get there early, as the event is hugely popular. The show starts at 3pm.

Tug of War The Tug of War Tournament is hugely popular. We're expecting even more teams this year - so get together your team of six with pulling power. See www.kewfete.org for entry details.

Great Raffle prizes We have some amazing Raffle prizes, including an Apple Watch, a weekend stay for two at a Fuller's pub hotel and a 40 minute flight in a Piper Cherokee aircraft, among the 25 top prizes, as well as many other great prizes, too. Tickets will be on sale on the day but you can buy them before-hand at shops around Kew Parade.

Thank you to all the amazing local businesses which have donated prizes.

Calling all local charities All profits from Kew Midsummer Fete are donated to local good causes and nearly ÂŁ60,000 has been shared out so far. If you are a local charity and would like to apply for a donation, complete the application form (which can be downloaded from the website) and return it by 8 June.

Pippa Duncan www.kewfete.org

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things to do

Fairs, Fetes & Festivals There's lots going on in the next few months!

9 May - Richmond May Fair

f you get this edition in time, a reminder that the fab Richmond May Fair is on Richmond Green, 10am-6pm

your own picnic in the grounds before taking your seats. Tickets from ÂŁ34. Palace gardens open from 5pm. www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com

23-25 May - Foodies Festival

14 june - twickenham carnival

Celebrity and Michelinstarred chefs, tasting theatres, demonstrations, street food and great stalls are all at Syon Park over the Bank Holiday weekend. Chefs include Aldo Zilli of The Bluebird, Jess Dunford Wood and Michael Weiss. Fans of Master Chef can see 2014 winner, Ping Coombes, cook her signature dishes. www.foodiesfestival.com

7 june- crown road summer fair

Crown Road in St Margarets closes for the day for locals to enjoy fun-filled activities. Live music at St Margarets Tavern pub, street market with stalls, petting zoo, rides and attractions. 11am-5pm

11-23 june - hampton court festival

World-class acts perform in the stunning Tudor Courtyard, including Paloma Faith, Burt Bacharach and comedians Paul Merton and Alan Davies. Enjoy

A free summer celebration for the whole family. The Carnival kicks off with a riverside parade at noon, which leads to the Carnival Village in the grounds of Orleans House Gallery. Live performances, games, arts activities, food and workshops. 12-5pm.

21 june - east twickenham fair

Now in it's third year, this family fair offers a bouncy castle, carousel, pony rides and speciality food in Cambridge Gardens. Situated on Clevedon Rd, East Twickenham. 11am-5pm

7-12 July - Kew the Music

A beautiful venue in Kew Gardens to see fabulous acts (see left), including Jools Holland, The Specials, UB40 and Caro Emerald. Tickets sell out fast, so book early. Tickets from ÂŁ44.50, depending on the act. www.kewthemusic.org

11 July - Barnes Fair

One of London's largest fairs, attracting thousands of visitors each year. More than 300 stalls are spread around Barnes Pond and Common, with live entertainment, children's parade and great food. 9.30am5.30pm. www.barnesfair.com

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Are you a lady looking for more local business?

Athena Ladies Networking has 5 local groups: Richmond, Twickenham, Kew, Teddington and Isleworth.

You and your business could benefit from joining!

Contact Charmaine Mace: 0208 432 2309 or pa.charmainemace@theathenanetwork.com

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BIBO

restaurant review

Cristina Benson trys out Putney's newest hotspot

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ith Bibo in Putney, Rebecca Mascarenhas has succeeded again in offering West London locals fabulous food without the commute into central London. Mascarenhas is behind Sonny’s Kitchen in Barnes and has earned a Michelin star at Kitchen W8 in Kensington with Phil Howard. The head chef at Bibo is Chris Beverly, whose confidence and talent with unique, highquality ingredients makes this modern Italian restaurant an authentic gem.

We met two friends at Bibo and started the evening with the special cocktail, blood orange fizz. Bibo’s décor is rustic yet sophisticated, with white painted walls and a mix of black and white photographs and colourful collage paintings.

Bibo’s menu is structured in the traditional Italian fashion. To begin, we shared four delicious starters. The burrata antipasti (£8.50) was meltingly gooey and served with fresh peas and specialty cured ham. Flank steak (£7.00) was served rare and soft with delicate salad leaves and parmesan. The special risotto (£8.00) was creamy and subtly flavoured with hops and, finally, we tried the artichokes (£6.00), which were sautéed to give each outside leaf a lovely garlic crispiness.

Onto the mains; the lamb rump (£18.50) with roast peppers and purple sprouting broccoli was very tasty and each vegetable had a savoury, distinct flavour. The salmon

(£17.00) with Jersey 'Bibo’s décor is rustic Royals had yet sophisticated...' an Italian hint as it was served with Amalfi lemon to give it a tangy, zesty taste. The pappardelle with slow roast pork ragu (£14.00) was flavoured with lemon and marjoram and the slow cooked pork shoulder (£16.50) tasted like someone’s Italian mother had made it.

At this point we were stuffed, but we still wanted to explore the dolci section of the menu. The gorgonzola dolce (£7.50) was more savoury than sweet but paired nicely with poached pear and candied walnuts.

We also tried the chocolate budino (£6.00) that was not on the menu and looked like a nice mound of earth nestled in a bowl.

Instead it was smooth chocolate mousse topped with a light drizzling of olive oil and salt, then sprinkled with crumbled biscuit.

Overall, our dinner was relaxed and completely delicious. The staff were knowledgeable and helpful throughout our meal, including when we asked about gluten-free dishes. We will be very happy to return!

46 Upper Richmond Road Putney, SW15 2SW www.biborestaurant.com

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into OLD AGE As you reach the later years of your life, what should you be thinking about when safeguarding your future?

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omeone once said that in your later years you are no longer climbing the hill of life, but you have reached the top and are looking down the other side.

What that view looks like can be, in large, up to you. So what are the problems faced by the elderly - and what can you do about them?

Finances The State Pension age will soon be 65, meaning many people will be working longer than they might once have predicted. But while their pension pots may be bigger, they are more likely to be living well into their late 80s and beyond, meaning that money has to stretch further.

If you’re not sure how much money you have accumulated through pensions and investments, it is worth getting expert advice now, so you know how to budget for the coming years, particularly if you don’t want to move out of your home. As you get older it is likely that your health will deteriorate in some way, so you will need to ensure that you have enough to provide you with care, if needed, in your own home.

Make sure you have made a will. Having a will means you know your home, assets and any money will go to the people you want them to. It will also save your family a lot of stress if your wishes are clearly stated, rather than having to go through probate to sort out your affairs.

Health It’s likely that your health will decline in your later years, but you can help to prevent this by keeping both physically and mentally active. Try to get out every day -

go for a walk, or do some sort of regular activity to keep your muscles moving.

Dementia is a worry for many, but it’s said that there are strategies to minimise its onset but are important for general health, 'Having a will too. These include regular means you know exercise, your home, assets a healthy and any money will diet, mental go to the people stimulation you want them to...' (such as crosswords or playing cards), good quality sleep, stress management and an active social life.

Do consider a Living Will, too. A Living Will lets your relatives know what type of medical treatment you would want - or not want - in certain situations if you can’t communicate this yourself at the time, for instance, prolonged cancer treatment or resuscitation.

If you already suffer health problems, you may want to consider giving Legal Power of Attorney to close family relatives, in the event that you need someone to help you take care of your financial affairs,

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for instance at the onset of dementia.

Care If you know you would prefer to be in your own surroundings, think about moving to a smaller property in a retirement block of flats or estate. If that doesn’t appeal, are there funds for having a carer to visit you, or have you looked at possible care homes for your later years?

Who can help

Age UK - centres in Richmond and Wandsworth Information on services, activities, events, social centres etc. www.ageuk.org.uk Richmond Dementia Action Alliance www.dementiaaction.org.uk My Life Films - makes films for people with dementia in Richmond borough, free and funded by Richmond Parish Lands Charity.

The films remind the person of their life story. www.mylifefilms.org

Loneliness Loneliness affects a large percentage of the elderly, especially if a spouse has died.

Retirement doesn’t have to mean sitting in front of the TV every day. Start joining local groups and activities - or see if you can get some part-time work.

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Our mission is to get everyone in the local area armed with a Will and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). We’re getting there but need your help! This area of law has changed recently and the election will bring more changes to inheritance tax and how you can leave your assets.

Making a Will isn’t expensive (from £200 plus VAT) – not making one can be. As part of our mission we’ve raised over £9,000 in 18 months preparing free Wills for charitable donations. Call award winning solicitors Melissa and Jackie on 020 3642 0710 for details of our current free Will scheme for local charity, FiSH. Making an LPA (£250 plus VAT) doesn’t mean you’re losing control, it’s empowering. Appointing an attorney can make life easier if you require help with day to day tasks like paying bills or collecting your pension. If you should lose capacity, your attorney is perfectly placed to act in your best interest.

If you care about what happens to your property after you die or if you become mentally incapable, be prepared.

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tackling TINNITUS

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According to the British Tinnitus Association, around 30% of people will experience tinnitus at some point in their lives

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innitus is a condition which can cause you to hear continuous or occasional noise in your head or ears, but this noise isn’t external.

It may seem like it’s in one ear, both, or neither. Sometimes it may seem to be coming from the middle of your head or be impossible to pinpoint. The sound you hear can be at any pitch and may be a single sound or several. It can sound like humming, whooshing, whistling, hissing, buzzing or ringing.

While audiology experts don’t fully understand tinnitus, it is more common in people with hearing loss or ear problems, although people with normal hearing get it, too.

Normally, sounds travel into the ear and nerves take the signals to your brain for processing. But your ears can’t always tell what’s important. They send unnecessary information to the brain and, when it can’t cope, it filters out what it classifies as unnecessary background sound, such as the hum of a fridge or traffic noise. But sometimes the brain receives too little information and responds by asking for more. This extra information can produce the sound we call tinnitus. Although we don’t always know what triggers this, sometimes it may be connected to middle ear infections, damage to the hair cells in your ear or stress.

If you think you have tinnitus Over time, the noises usually disappear completely or drop to a manageable level as your brain stops ‘listening’ to the tinnitus. But it’s important to see your GP straight away. They will refer you to Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) and Audiology

specialists, who will usually examine you, give you a hearing test and suggest ways to tackle it.

Getting help: • Therapies and techniques such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness or Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT), relaxation, yoga or tai chi can help you tune out tinnitus • Hearing aids often improve or eliminate tinnitus by restoring sounds you couldn’t otherwise hear • Sound therapy: low-level background noise such as music or natural sounds can help • Exercise will keep you busy and may help you sleep, too • Talk about it – this can relieve feelings of frustration and loneliness British Tinnitus Association Helpline 0800 018 0527 www.tinnitus.org.uk Action on Hearing Loss Tinnitus Information Line: Tel 0808 808 6666. Textphone 0808 808 9000 www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk www.hearinglink.org/tinnitus

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4. Who is taller?... Ant or Dec? 5. In a 1996 episode of Only Fools And Horses, which double act did Del and Rodney dress up as to attend a party, but when their van broke down, had to run the rest of the way to get there and ended up scaring off thieves?

6. Which duo prevented the Oasis song Wonderwall from topping the UK singles chart in October 1995?

7. Which famous double act first appeared in a 1989 short film called A Grand Day Out? 8. In a series of Hanna-Barbera cartoons, who would a cat called Mr. Jinks be referring to when he would say "I hate those meeces to pieces"?

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Community Food, Arts & Crafts Market

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t this time of year, with visitors from all over the world arriving at the station, the market takes on a cosmopolitan flavour. Almost all stop to browse the stalls on their way to Kew Gardens, truffling for the perfect packable hand-made gifts to take home, or picking out a picnic from the great range of street food – incredible crepes or exotically spicy stews, scrumptious soups and salads, even venison burgers. Sometimes of course the picnic doesn’t get as far as the Gardens, with visitors deciding to join locals hanging out for lunch while enjoying the live music – from the superb Elaine Samuels on 3 May and the ever-popular Elastic Band on 7 June. www.kewvillagemarket.org

HAVE YOUR PARTY AT THE KPR PAVILION Want to hold a party but need the right venue? The KPR Pavilion in North Sheen Recreation Ground could be the ideal place. Recently built and newly opened, the Pavilion has space for up to 100, a balcony overlooking the grounds, children’s playgrounds and full disabled facilities. You also have the option of having your event catered by the on-site café team.

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a day in the life of...

a Wetlands volunteer Victor West answered a call for volunteers at the London Wetlands Centre 15 years ago...

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asically my role is to meet and greet visitors as they arrive, and also to take visitors on tours of the centre to explain how it was created and to show people all the wildlife we have here.

We also have a collection of endangered birds from around the world so I explain to visitors about WWT’s conservation projects, working with these birds.

‘I volunteer one day a week and started when the Centre first opened in 2000. I’d retired and thought this was an ideal local project to work on, although I wasn’t sure they’d want me as I had no relevant skills.

As the years have gone on I’ve become a lot more knowledgeable, although I’m obviously not an expert like the full time staff.

‘We start the day with a briefing at 9.15am to find out who is visiting that day it might be a school trip of young children, a corporate staff day out, or a Chinese delegation. We get visitors from all over the world who are thinking of setting up a similar project and we can show them what can be achieved. As we go about our day we collate information on the birds we see or have been spotted. We have regular ‘birders’, as we call them, who visit frequently and really understand birds.

They don’t just come to spot a particular bird, but for the whole experience of being here.

‘For those who just come for a day out with their children, while sitting in the 'We get visitors from hides we can all over the world help them to who are thinking of appreciate what setting up a similar is out there. For some, it’s their project...' first experience of seeing birds in such a natural habitat. My favourites are the little grebes - also known as dabchicks and the European pintail - and I sometimes get to spot rarities such as the spotted crake and the recent American white ibis.

‘In a 12-month period, 200 different types of birds may be seen here. It’s a constantly changing environment - winter is wonderful for spotting migratory birds and the frost on the reed beds is beautiful; spring and early summer for seeing young birds, while autumn is best for the colours.

‘The best part of the job is introducing younger people to the importance of wildlife and the preservation of places like the Wetlands. I still feel like I’m learning every day - but hopefully I’ll be here for the next 15 years, too.’ www.wwt.org.uk

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the art of STORYTELLING Local author Jane Bain's latest book shows how stories can help us all to communicate

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magine you are sitting in a room and the man in front of you is telling you why you should buy what he's selling.

He gives you all the facts and figures, the reasons why it could help your business, and how little you have to spend. But you're just not convinced. Then imagine him telling you a story - of a struggling company, the need to make a change, the commitment to buying and the turnaround of their fortunes. Which scenario is most likely to lead you to buy?

Top leaders, coaches, speakers and businesses all use stories to get their messages across. But to understand how to use the right story and make it meaningful is not that easy. Author, Jane Bain, has written StoryWorks to help anyone who wants to improve their storytelling. The book gives tips on how to create a good story and tales that you can pass on.

'Whether you are a manager who wants to talk to his staff, someone preparing for an interview or an internet blogger, the book will help you to communicate and tell better stories,' says Jane, who also teaches the Life Writing: Tell Me Your Story course at Richmond Adult College.

Says Jane, 'Neuropsychologist, Dr Uri

Hasson, at Princeton University, has found that our brains respond to narrative images.

When you listen to a story the parts of your brain that would be involved in experiencing the events first hand are actually activated', meaning they're more likely to be remembered.

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CHARLES 1 in richmond

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Charles 1 had a long connection with Richmond, not least in creating Richmond Park

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n 1616, Charles, following his investiture as Prince of Wales, was granted the Palace and Manor of Richmond. This had previously been granted to his elder brother, Henry, who had died of typhoid aged only 18, four years beforehand. In 1625 his father, James I, died and Charles I ascended the throne and married Henrietta Maria in the same year.

He gave Richmond Palace to Henrietta, who used it to bring up their children.

In the same year the Court had to move to Richmond to escape an outbreak of the plague in London. In 1629 Charles allowed Richmond to have its Manorial Court instead of having the cases tried at Kingston. Charles appointed the Rev Duppa as tutor to Prince Charles (the future Charles II). Duppa, who later became Bishop of Winchester, founded the Duppa alms houses in 1661, which are still in the Vineyard today.

Charles I liked Richmond sufficiently to create a deer park, now of course Richmond Park. It was a controversial move because, while some of the land which he sought to acquire was rough common land, most of it was farmland and there were a number of private houses there. His advisors strongly advised against him doing this.

However, Charles pressed ahead and, in spite of opposition from various landowners, acquired sufficient land - 2,458 acres in all - to create the park, completing it by 1637. He

did pay generous compensation to the landowners and the late historian, John Cloake, estimated this at £25,000. On top of this he paid £8,122 for building an 11 mile wall around the park, £874 for paddocks 'Charles 1 for the deer and, pressed on top of this, ahead, despite £2,000 for catching opposition, and the deer and acquired the transporting them to Richmond.* land...'

These were huge sums by the standards of the time. The king regularly used to hunt in the park until the outbreak of the Civil War in 1642. Five years later Charles was captured by the victorious Parliamentary forces and taken to Hampton Court, but he was still allowed to hunt in Richmond Park until he escaped.

Following his recapture, he was taken to St James’s Palace as a prisoner to await his trial and execution in 1649.

After his death, the government, needing to raise money to pay for the cost of the Civil War, sold Richmond Palace to a consortium for £13,562 who then sold it off as building materials. Parliament handed over Richmond Park to the City of London, who returned it to Charles II at the Restoration.

John Moses *John Cloake: Palaces and Parks of Richmond and Kew Vol. I (pp. 202-3)

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local talk... east twickenham • How well do you know Twickenham?

We all love where we live - but how much do we really know about our local area? You can find out on a two-hour guided tour. Discover the painter, JMW Turner's unrestored house, pass the home of a royal mistress, take in the riverside views and mansions and admire the hidden away naked ladies, as well as discovering Eel Pie Island, the true home of British rhythm & blues. www.discoveryrichmond.com

booked in advance at: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk • Branching out Trees can be tricky to photograph (the branches keep getting in the way), but expert tree photographer, Edward Parker, is running a course at Kew Gardens on 28-29 May. He'll give expert guidance on how to capture the right image, with the Arboretum providing the perfect backdrop for some stunning images. 10.30am5.30pm, £160. Booking essential: www.kew.org/learn

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kew • Talks at The National Archives Calling all history lovers... every month the National Archives hosts a talk featuring a high-profile author on history. The authors talk about writing and researching their book, followed by a book signing session.

On 3 June Richard Evans talks about his latest book, The Third Reich in History and Memory. Sir Richard Evans is President of Wolfson College, Cambridge and his other books include The Coming of the Third Reich, The Third Reich in Power and The Third Reich at War. Talks are 2-3pm, cost £6 and must be

• Facing dementia There are around 2,000 older people in Richmond with dementia, but help is at hand with Dementia Friends an awareness campaign run by The Alzheimer's Society - which is helping to transform the way we think, talk and respond to the condition.

Richmond Council has invested thousands of pounds in dementia services - for instance, redesigning Teddington Hospital's patient area with artwork to stimulate memory.

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have warned the players and having to deal with dissent is a distraction from what may be a good game.

But for the players it is about having fun – a bit of banter with the ref shows a degree of machismo. It’s a laugh... until they have to pay their fine!

And on the way home? It’s all forgotten and once again it’s loud, spirited and fun.

Andy Becker, Football Manager www.kewparkrangers.co.uk

Quiz answers

FUN QUIZ:

1. Torvill and Dean 2. Jedward 3. Laurel and Hardy 4. Ant 5. Batman And Robin 6. Robson and Jerome 7. Wallace and Gromit 8. Pixie and Dixie 9. Dumb and Dumber 10. The Chuckle Brothers

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3 Letters: elf, few, foe, for, fro, low, ore, owe, owl, roe, row, woe 4 Letters: flew, floe, flow, fore, fowl, froe, frow, lore, orle, role, wolf, wore 5 Letters: lower, rowel 6 Letters: flower

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t must be the age – the age of the players, that is.

At 18 they have found their voices, have opinions and want to express them. It’s great to hear their banter on the way to a match – it’s loud, spirited and fun. The problem comes when they take it on the pitch...

I don’t remember our team ever having so many yellow cards in one season. They are not dirty players; it is dissent – arguing with the ref and not knowing when to shut up!

As a manager it is frustrating – the players are told to accept the ref’s decision, and more they argue the less they are focused. As a referee it is infuriating – you expect the manager to

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useful numbers doctors surgeries/hospitals

schools

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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

Kingston Hospital Queen Mary's Hospital West Middlesex Hospital

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 Scout Group 020 8940 2484 Richmond Decorative & Fine Arts Society richmonddfas.com Richmond & Twickenham Photographic Society rtps.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 Pools on the Park Priory Park Club Bowls & Tennis Ranelagh Harriers Richmond Athletic Assoc Richmond Junior Chess Club Richmond Lawn Tennis Club Richmond Indoor Bowls Club

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Christ’s Grey Court Orleans Teddington Twickenham Academy Waldegrave

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

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

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The Dump (Townmead Rd) Opening Times Mon 10am - 4.45pm; Tues - Sat 8am - 4.45pm; Sun & Bank Hols 9am - 3.45pm (last admission times).

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

020 8721 2928 020 8721 2066 07768 178 989

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

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Bathrooms Bella Masons Original Bathrooms Touchstone Beauty All Bright Beauty Heavenly Green Bicycles Moore's Cycles Bowls Sheen Common Bowls Builders DPS

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Ebay Seller Pamela Sarna Estate Agents

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Antony Roberts Featherstone Leigh Tenant Finder

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Health Club Roko Health & Wellbeing Earthlife Meditation Yoga Kew The Forge Clinic Heating Engineer David Harris Herbal Remedies Judy's Herbal Hospital (Private) Parkside Hospital Hypnotherapy The Westfield Practice

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Schools King's College Solicitors Abbott Delves

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Tennis Club Richmond Lawn Tennis Tiles & Kitchens KewStone Tutoring Progress Tutoring

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Leathercare Colour Lock

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Networking Athena Ladies Nursery Schools Sunflower Montessori

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what's on LOCALLY Theatre... Buckets 28 May - 27 June

An entertaining new play, by Adam Barnard, about bucket lists, life planning and the disappointing fact that you’re not going to live forever.

Directed by Rania Jumaily, the play interweaves stories, characters and all the moments that make up our lives – moments seized, moments wasted, moments you can never forget and moments you wish you could. Tickets from £15, limited availability £10 tickets for U30s.

Box office: 8940 3633 www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk.

Exhibition...

Feeding London 1 May - 1 Sept

The land that now forms the back gardens of Twickenham and Kew were once swathes of famed market gardens which supplied London with much needed fruit and vegetables. Many of the fruit trees still survive (including the cherished apple tree in my own back garden - Ed.).

These market gardens thrived throughout the 1800s, but as London expanded, so the gardens diminished. www.museumofrichmond.com

Music... Uke Fest West 31 May

The Half Moon in Putney is hosting an all-day extravaganza on all things ukulele. There will be ukelele workshops, including a free workshop for 7-12 year olds, plus ukulele-related stalls so you can buy everything you need. Sarah Maisel (pictured) and Craig Chee, two of the world's top uke players, headline the evening concert. Kew's own band, Ukewlele, will also be performing some of their showstopping tunes.

Workshops 12-4.45pm, tickets £15 (children's workshop free). Concert doors open 7pm - over 18s only. Tickets £15 on the door. More info at: www.geronimo-inns.co.uk/london-the-half-moon/events/12935

Theatre... The Tiger Who Came To Tea 26 - 30 May Most children's all-time favourite story by Judith Kerr arrives from the West End at the Rose Theatre for half term (26 -30 May). Just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea, the doorbell rings. When Sophie answers the door she certainly wasn't expecting to see a big, stripy tiger! A delightful family show packed with magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. For children aged 3 and above.

Various daytime showings between 11am-4.30pm.

Tickets from £11.50. www.rosetheatrekingston.org

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featherstoneleigh.co.uk

Old Friars, Richmond Offers in excess of

£10,000,000 A truly breathtaking, historic Grade II listed House set in the idyllic setting of Richmond Green and a stones throw away from Richmond Bridge and the River Thames.

t: 020 8940 1575

Petersham Road, Richmond

£7,500 pcm A stunning three bedroom riverside apartment on the Petersham Road with views of Petersham Meadows & the River. Available furnished. EPC = C.

t: 020 8940 2332

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