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Welcome to the September/October issue of Living In Richmond, Kew & East Twickenham magazine. There's great excitement as the Rugby World Cup is finally here - with, of course, many of the matches being held at Twickenham. Thousands will be going, but how can you enjoy the games if you haven't been lucky enough to get hold of tickets? Fear not. There's an area at Old Deer Park, called the Fanzone, which will have a tent with a big screen, seating 5,000, showing all the matches. You'll also need to know which days to avoid the A316 as it will be closed to traffic for hours on match days. Find out all on pg 27. It's the start of the school year again and also the time when parents start looking at secondary schools. As usual, this edition has an Education Special section, with all the best local independent schools highlighting their Open Days and what they have to offer. This special section starts on pg 38. I had the great pleasure in chatting to the wildlife expert, TV presenter and travel adventurer, Steve Backshall, for his A Day In The Life Of... Steve is doing his Wild World Tour (appearing at Richmond Theatre on 8 November) and it's obvious every day is very different! Find out more on pg 21.

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verything changed in the 19th century. From society to science, politics to industry, the Victorian era was a time of enormous transformation. Travel, too, became easier, and influences and ideas from all around the world became increasingly important. The middle classes expanded rapidly, and their homes became the perfect vehicles with which to show off both their newly acquired wealth and their cultural savvy. The result? An interior style that was exuberant, eclectic and, quite often, downright over the top. The high Victorian style was a riot of revivalism and different periods were mixed with abandon, including Elizabethan, Italianate, ‘Louis’, Egyptian and Queen Anne Revival. The main ‘Battle of the Styles’, however, was between ‘Greek’, (in other words, pretty much all types of classical architecture and decoration), and ‘Gothic’ (more or less any style reminiscent of Olde Englande). Gothic was the winner, its most famous exponent, Augustus Pugin, designer of the refurbished Palace of Westminster. Despite its mix and match of styles and a tendency towards clutter, the main

'William Morris’s Arts & Crafts designs introduced a relative simplicity...' ingredients for Victorian living were not so far from where we are today, give or take a tweak or two in colour and pattern. Encaustic tiled hallways and polished, dark wood floors with a central rug featuring large, bold patterns set the scene, while patterned wallpaper was de rigueur. Wooden furniture was dark, solid and often very, very large – but we would recognise much of it, from dressers and dining tables to sideboards and writing

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'The Victorians loved anything rich, deep and vivid...' desks, though whatnots and chiffoniers are rarely to be found in the modern home. Fabrics, too, were rather more elaborate than we are used to today, with a great deal of embellishments – though William Morris’s Arts & Crafts designs introduced a relative simplicity and have remained popular ever since. Upholstered seating was the major development from the preceding Georgian era. Coil springing had been invented in the 1820s and Victorian sofas and chairs featured deep buttons and comfortable, curving shapes. Also new to furnituremaking was Thonet’s technique for bending beechwood to produce his nowclassic café chairs, while metal bedsteads were introduced to Britons at the Great Exhibition of 1851 – and have changed little in style ever since. As far as colour choices went, the

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Victorians loved anything rich, deep and vivid. These hues worked well with the dark brown furniture that predominated, but are best used judiciously today. That said, they can be most attractive in the right place: deep shades, such as crimson, claret, bottle green, sharp yellow, purple, mahogany, terracotta and Prussian blue, were preferred for sitting rooms, dining rooms and studies; paler and fresher hues, including pink, grey, pale blue and soft green were considered to be more suitable for bedrooms. Lighting has, of course, altered a great deal in the last 150 years or so. When Victoria came to the throne, oil and candle lamps were the only form of lighting in most homes, but during her reign, first gas lighting was developed and then, at the very end of the 19th century, early electricity. There were a great many elaborate and ornamental styles of lamp, including swan-necked brass wall lights, flower-shaped glass shades and china lamps covered with floral sprigs. Originals – which can often be converted to electricity – are often to be found today, as are all sorts of reproductions. The Victorian middle-class kitchen, used

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Other Victorian accessories have not stood the test of time quite so well, including black and white miniature portraits, colonial exotica and toby jugs. Nor has a helpful kitchen accessory, employed for anyone unlucky enough to suffer from cockroaches – a hedgehog kept in a box. Katherine Sorrell is the author of 17 books on design and interiors

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If you have last year’s poinsettia sitting around the house, looking rather green and ordinary, now is the time to try and kick it back into brilliant red, in time for Christmas

he poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is also called the Mexican flame leaf, and is native to Central America, near southern Mexico. It was introduced to the United States in 1828 and got its name from Joel Roberts Poinsett. Poinsett was the first US Ambassador to Mexico, with a passion for botany. Poinsettias are short day plants and it’s only when the daylight falls below 12 hours a day that they will even begin to think about starting to flower. It’s quite fiddly and you do need more than eight weeks of a very strict regime to achieve good results! From the end of September or beginning of October, careful light control is essential. This process of responding to certain amounts of light or lack of it, turns the leaves from green to red (or pink, white, and other shade variations). What most people mistake as flowers are in fact specialized leaves, or bracts. The small yellow flowers are found in the centre of the bract branches.

'In the early evening, cover the plant completely...' In the early evening, cover the plant completely so that the plant is kept in darkness for at least 14 hours. And when I say ‘dark’ I really mean really dark. You might have a convenient cupboard under the stairs that you think should be dark enough for the job, but this may not be enough. To exclude all light, I would recommend also placing the plant under a cardboard box and/or black plastic bag. You can then retrieve the plant in the morning and place it where it can absorb as much light as possible, but do keep it out of direct sunlight. By the way, this treatment is kept up daily for eight weeks, and then you can treat the plant normally. I warned you it was going to be a bit of a fiddle, but well worth it when you succeed. Like magic, the flowers should appear in time for Christmas. Keep the plant out of draughts and water sparingly; only deliver water when the surface of the compost in the pot has begun to dry out. If you think about where this plant calls home – the humid and warm jungles of South America – you’ll begin to understand that the dry air of your central heating is going to be its worst nightmare. Regularly misting the plant with tepid water should make it feel more at home. Valerie McBride-Munro is a chartered horticulturist offering a plant problemsolving service. Tel: 020 8892 9243

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Beautiful views makes this a spectacular venue

here really can’t be a more beautiful view to look out on while you eat than through the windows of the Petersham, on Richmond Hill. Cows grazing on Petersham meadow, rowers cutting through the water, heading towards Teddington and a cedar tree which has probably been there longer than the hotel. It’s been more than six years since I last reviewed the Petersham restaurant and new head chef, Adebola Adeshina, comes with a great reputation, having previously worked with Gordon Ramsey at The Aubergine for six years, Marcus Wareing at Pétrus and Phil Howard at The Square. As in 2009, the atmosphere is of quiet elegance and warm, welcoming staff and, although the restaurant is having a refurb soon, I don’t think this ambience is likely to change. I started with the escabeche of yellow fin tuna and aubergine fondue (£14). The tuna was sliced thinly with just a mild hint of the escabeche marinade, although the aubergine complemented this really well. Alex, my husband, chose from the set menu - £22.95 for two courses, £26.95 for three - going for the gazpacho soup with mozzarella, pesto and lemon balm, which was mild rather than spicy, but delicious. He followed this with the pan fried hake, buttered cabbage, shrimps and herb gnocchi. He said the hake had a good, crispy crust and the tiny shrimp were full of flavour. I had the

Scottish 'For me, the best grilled certainly came last...' Brechin beef fillet with potatoes, beetroot and bordelaise sauce (£32). The presentation was beautiful and the fillet done to perfection. For me, the best certainly came last with a gorgeous chocolate delice (£8) - a chocolate tower with fragrant, glazed Gariguette strawberries, honeycomb and vanilla mousse. The plate looked like a work of art and tasted just as good. The amuse bouche between courses were delicate and obviously show off the skills of the chef - to start, a trio of salmon and, before our desserts, a delicious petit lemon sorbet with gold leaf and raspberry coulis. Alex opted for the greengage tart with clotted cream ice cream, which was equally as tasty, with a crusty pastry and the sweet/sour tang of the greengages. People can seem to be put off by restaurants attached to hotels (sometimes with good reason), but if you're looking for somewhere special for lunch or dinner, with truly stunning views, this is the place to come. Pippa Duncan Petersham Restaurant 020 8939 1084 www.petershamhotel.co.uk

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alling all local charities... Kew Village Market is giving away money! Need a new computer or equipment, plants or art supplies maybe? Want to take elderly and disabled residents on a river cruise, or to finance assistance with training? Then KVM may be able to help. All our operating profits are ploughed back into the community and we make grants four times a year, usually of £200– £1000 to each charity, though we’re happy to consider larger or smaller requests. There’s a simple form on our website to complete and we’re always happy to give advice about what we’re likely to be able to support. Looking forward to hearing from you! www.kewvillagemarket.org

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wenty-seven Year 5 pupils from Marshgate Primary School achieved the amazing feat of scaling Mt Snowdon - the highest mountain in England and Wales. Expedition leader Emma Alleyne said: ‘The climb wasn’t without its challenges, as 45mph gusts and poor visibility prevented us from taking the planned route and the weather closed-in, so we were soon piling on the layers!' The children raised £7,000 and the money will go towards local charity, Momentum, and the school. Estate agent, Knight Frank, kicked off the fundraising by donating £1,000.

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a day in the life of... Steve Backshall

Steve Backshall is a wildlife expert, travel adventurer, presenter of Deadly 60 and author of 13 books

y day can start at dawn if we’re away filming as we fit in with the rhythms of wildlife. We’ll rise from our hammocks, put on our horribly wet clothes from the day before and set off to see what we can find. With me will be a sound man, camera man and the director. ‘We do as much research as we can before we arrive in a country and always know there’ll be a few animals we’re likely to find, but we also just go out with the camera and see what we come across. This keeps it real and often ends up as the best footage. ‘I’ve always had a love of the outdoors and it turned into a career. My first job came about when I took a video camera with me on a trip to Colombia and sold the film to National Geographic. They made me their Adventurer in Residence, producing natural history programmes for them. I then moved on to producing and presenting The Really Wild Show and other shows for the BBC, including Deadly 60. ‘I love exploration for exploration’s sake and knowing that even in this day and age there are still rock faces to climb that have never been climbed before. I have had so many great moments, but I think the most unusual thing I’ve done was diving with anacondas in Brazil, which

were as wide as my waist, with one bumping its nose into my camera. ‘Filming doesn’t always go to plan. I was once doing a piece to camera, 'I was diving with sitting in front anacondas which of a critically were as wide as endangered mountain gorilla. my waist...' But every time I started talking it would let rip with a really loud fart that lasted for 30 seconds. We had to give up filming in the end! ‘I always love new challenges, which is why I did Strictly Come Dancing. It was so all-encompassing and physically demanding in a way I wasn’t used to, but I loved it. ‘I love sharing my experiences with children and watching their enthusiasm. I do have an ulterior motive for doing the shows and tours - we are leaving this world in their hands and they need to know how to protect it. ‘Over the next couple of months my day will end with a tour show, but if I’m not doing that, sitting in a hammock with my girlfriend, watching the sun go down, is the best possible end to a day.’ Steve is travelling the UK with his Wild World Tour and appears at Richmond Theatre on 8 November

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MEDIEVAL richmond

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Villages have existed in the area for hundreds of years, with one of the first mentions of 'Shene' in AD 950

he Manor of Richmond was known as Shene until 1501, when Henry VII changed its name by royal decree so that his favourite palace could bear his title, Earl of Richmond of Yorkshire. Shene is not mentioned in the Domesday Book, but the will of Theodred Bishop of London, dated AD 950, mentioned briefly his lands at ‘Sceon’. Shene, like Kew, was spelt in many different ways. Our Borough’s oldest recorded history is at Petersham, when lands there were recorded as having been given to the Benedictine Abbey of Chertsey in AD 666. Shene had been part of the royal manor of Kingston since the Norman Conquest until shortly before 1130, when Henry I divided up the manor and granted the part known as Shene to one John Belet, a member of the court. The manor passed through various hands until 1313, when it reverted to the crown. As Shene was by the Thames there were frequent disputes between the owners of fisheries there and the boatmen who needed to go up and down river. One dispute involved the Merton Priory and the City of London. The Priory had been granted land at Westerly Ware (now a small garden and recreation ground at the foot of Kew Bridge) by the Belet family in 1218, and established a fishery there, along with a weir. The building of weirs on the Thames had been banned by royal charter, but a powerful priory such as Merton was able to flout the law, except when faced by an equally powerful body like the City of London - who took the Priory to court. The City won, with their officers seizing the wherry (boat) 22

A painting of what Richmond Palace might have looked like, published in 1765 belonging to 'As Shene was by the Priory. the Thames there Shene had were frequent become important disputes...' because of the royal palace there. Edward III commissioned the first palace at Shene in 1358, but in 1394 Richard II’s wife died of the plague and Richard, distraught at her loss, had the palace pulled down. Henry V began a second palace in 1413, the year he became king. Two years later Henry founded a Carthusian abbey at Shene - the same year he won the Battle of Agincourt. The abbey was situated just south of where the King’s Observatory now stands. Sadly, following the dissolution of the monasteries, nothing now remains, but there is a model of what it might have looked like in the Museum of Richmond. Mediaevel times in England ended in 1485 and in 1497 Henry V’s palace was seriously damaged by fire, and Henry VII began the third and last palace there the following year. John Moses

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100 years of the WI

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The Women’s Institute celebrates its centenary this year

he first UK Women's Institute (WI) meeting was held on 16 September, 1915, in Llanfair PG, Wales and was created to encourage country women to grow and preserve produce to counter the food shortages during World War 1. The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI) was formed in October 1917 and by 1918 there were already 99 branches. With the war over, the WI urged members to become active citizens and stand for election and, in 1921, WI member Mrs Margaret Winteringham became the first English born female MP and the second woman in Parliament. By 1924, when Jerusalem was adopted as the WI song, there were 3,223 WIs. The WI supported the League of Nations as the country prepared for war once again. Lady Denman, the WI chair, became Director of the Women’s Land Army in 1938 and WI Preservation Centres played a vital role, canning produce and making jam, to turn over 5,300 tons of potential waste into food for the nation. Meanwhile, the NFWI’s 1941 report on evacuees, Town Children through Country Eyes, stimulated debate about families that ultimately resulted in the family allowances after the war. Queen Mary had become President of the Sandringham WI in 1919, and in 1943 her daughter Elizabeth joined the WI, too. In 1965 representatives from 8,700 WIs celebrated their Golden Jubilee at a special garden party at Buckingham Palace. As the WI moved into the 1990s it campaigned with partners on several issues, including a project to promote sport as part of a healthy lifestyle. In 1999 it joined the National Farmers’ Union to hold A Women in Farming conference, with

an address given by The Princess Royal. But perhaps what most overthrew its ‘jam and Jerusalem' image was the widely reported response by many members to the Prime Minister, Tony Blair’s, address at their Triennial General Meeting in 2000. Feeling his Top: The first WI meeting, Wales. speech was Bottom: 1940 wartime fruit becoming a preservation centre party political broadcast, they rewarded him with a slow handclap. Today, the WI is the largest voluntary women’s organisation in the UK, with 212,000 members and 6,600 WIs. It still strives to provide women with educational opportunities and campaigns on issues that affect women, from equal pay and better midwifery to climate change and the plight of the honey bee - effecting real change in its first 100 years. Contact details for Richmond, Kew and Twickenham WIs can be found at: www.thewi.org.uk

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he Putney Artists' Open House is once again being held this October, giving art lovers the chance to visit artists in their homes, studios, workshops or sheds. Putney is part of the bigger Wandsworth Artists’ Open House. There will be 68 Putney artists exhibiting their work in 36 locations. Among the artists taking part is Tammy Mackay, who has an honours degree in printmaking from Rhodes University South Africa. Her black and white goat image (pictured top) was featured in this year’s Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. Ken Cox is a veteran Putney artist, whose recent project involves making guitars out of found objects (pictured bottom). They

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Barnes Food Fair is the go-to event this year for all food lovers Saturday 19 September, 10am - 5pm

f you love food, then don’t miss out on this lovely one-day food fair on Barnes Green, Saturday, 19 September. Inside the marquee will be a host of food-related stalls, with more than 80 artisan food producers, including local restaurateurs, showcasing their wares and offering a wide selection of goodies to taste and buy. Outside there’s a street-food and picnic area, accompanied by great live music. Music will include Thameside Harmony Chorus, Castelnau Chorale, Verity & Violet and Tyger Tyger. This year, two star Michelin chef, Phil Howard (pictured), who also oversees the food at local restaurant, Sonny’s Kitchen, will be opening a pop-up restaurant in the OSO Centre, while in the Cookery Theatre, Brett Graham, another renowned two star chef, will be taking part in the Cookery Theatre. Brett’s restaurant, The Ledbury, is ranked in the world’s Top 20. Also taking part in the Cookery Theatre will be Leith’s Cookery School, which teaches classic and creative cookery. The money raised by the fair will go to Home Start, which supports parents with young children, and the Barnes Community Association. Food Fair, £4 entry: 10am - 5pm Cookery Theatre, £10 per demonstration: 10.30am - 4pm Pop-up Restaurant, £39.50 for 3-course meal: 12.30-2.30pm www.barnesfoodfair.com Please mention Living IN magazines when contacting advertisers

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RUGBY WORLD CUP - what you need to know Know the dates and you can join in the fun - or avoid the area! 18 Sept - 31 Oct

he Rugby World Cup is finally here. Fantastic news for all rugby lovers, but not so great if you need to go through Twickenham on match days. What to see If you haven’t got tickets yet, you’ll only be able to buy them at extortionate prices. But you can still see the matches on big screens in Richmond: Fanzone The Fanzone is an enclosed area in Old Deer Park which will open 18 September - 31 October. It can hold up to 10,000 people, with a 5,000 capacity tent with a big screen, seating, stage and entertainment. All fixtures will be screened, so you can enjoy the matches with a large crowd, including nonTwickenham matches - and it’s free! There will also be food stalls, a bar, attractions and a rugby exhibition, plus other ticketed events (£28.15 per ticket), such as An Evening With Rugby Legends: 30 Sept - Martin Johnson, Sean Fitzpatrick 13 Oct - Jonah Lomu, Jason Leonard What to avoid On match days the A316 from London Road roundabout to Hospital Bridge Road, and other local roads, will be closed to traffic from three hours before kick off, during the match and until two hours after. Residents living within this area have been issued with special passes, but other traffic will not be allowed through, meaning there will be a lot of diverted traffic through Richmond etc.

Match day A316 road closure times: 18 Sept: 4pm - 11.45pm 19, 26 Sept: 5pm - 11.45pm 3 Oct: 5pm - 11.45pm 10 Oct: 1.45pm - 8.30pm 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 Oct: 1pm - 7.45pm

You can find out more about the Fanzone, ticketed events and up-to-date traffic closure news at www.richmond.gov.uk

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local talk... east twickenham • Belgian beer Around 6,000 Belgians fled their country during WW1, with many of the refugees settling in East Twickenham and building up a new community. Now, a Belgian-born local, Tom De Nert, has created a new beer, called Bloody Belgian (as they were sometimes called!) as a way of saying thank you for all the help they were given more than 100 years ago. You can buy the beer at the Real Ale store on Richmond Road.

kew • Kew Palace OK, so Kew Palace is really local - but how many of you have actually been inside? Time's running out for this year as the Palace closes to visitors on 31 September until the spring. Inside, explore the Georgian rooms that have been restored to their original splendour - and those that have lain untouched for almost two centuries; learn about the 'madness' of King George III and some of the 28

terrible treatments that doctors thought might cure him and visit the Royal Kitchens, where Georgian chefs can create feasts fit for a king. www.kew.org

richmond • Richmond Borough is 50! It is 50 years since Richmond officially became the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, combining the former boroughs of Twickenham, Richmond and Barnes. Orleans House Gallery is hosting a range of events and activities to celebrate the borough's history and heritage, including Joined by the River, which focuses on the borough's formation in 1965 as the only London borough to straddle both sides of the River Thames. • Library volunteers needed If you've got a few spare hours, the borough's libraries are always keen for volunteers - from stock assistants to facilitators for isolated adults and older persons reading groups. You can find out how to apply at www.richmond.gov.uk/libraries Tweet me your events or comments @LivingInMag

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SITTING comfortably? Even if you exercise regularly, too much sitting could shorten your life, says Alison Runham

ith employment and entertainment becoming ever more sedentary, sitting down for hours has become the norm. But in the last decade, research has increasingly proved that prolonged sitting is a health risk in itself, regardless of how much or how little exercise we do. A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2008 estimated that for every hour we sit watching TV after the age of 25, our life expectancy decreases by 21.8 minutes, while a 2012 study in the Lancet estimated that inactivity causes 9% of premature deaths. So how does sitting shorten life expectancy? Recent studies showed a 147% increase in the incidence of cardiovascular events (incidents causing heart muscle damage) and a 112% increase in diabetes risk amongst those spending longest sitting, compared to those who sat least. Inactivity is known to increase breast and colon cancer risk, too - and, unsurprisingly, obesity. We know prolonged inactivity results in decreased bone density and evidence now shows it reduces the action of enzymes that maintain healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Tackling the problem A moderately active lifestyle which includes housework, walking or gardening is ideal. Take regular active breaks from seated activities like reading and watching TV: mop the floor, take a quick walk, or do a few minutes of ‘step’ (an exercise step isn’t required. Stairs will do). You could also consider:

'Prolonged inactivity results in decreased bone density...' • Reducing your sitting time by standing on public transport, walking or biking to the station or getting off the bus earlier • Standing or walking while on the phone • A standing desk, a desk that converts between sitting and standing or a unit that converts your normal desk to a standing one • Sitting on a yoga ball; your core muscles will be used constantly to retain balance • Walking or organising a sporting activity at lunchtime • Active Sitting. It won’t replace standing or walking, but makes sitting healthier: Try raising your heels up and down; contracting your stomach muscles; raise and lower your lower leg from knee height or whole leg from hip height; swivelling your office chair using just your hips; tensing, stretching and bending your arms; rolling your shoulders. So next time you’re about to start something, stop. Does it have to be done sitting down? If not, then don’t sit!

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Hair today, gone tomorrow If you want to get rid of unwanted hair, freckles or acne, All Bright Beauty salon offers the latest IPL treatment

ll Bright Beauty salon, on Sandycombe Road, has been in Kew for less than a year, but already has a great reputation locally for high quality treatments and personal service. This is in no small part due to owner, Rumi Atanasova, whose eagerness to make every client feel special and provide the best service, shines through. The salon specialises in IPL - Intense Pulsed Light - which can be used for various procedures, such as hair removal, and for the treatment of acne, pigmentation, rosacea and redness due to broken capillaries. Rumi is also qualified to offer teeth whitening and Dermapen treatments. IPL works by emitting wavelengths into the skin. For hair removal, the light is absorbed by the pigment in the hair, which turns to heat, killing the hair cells. As hair grows in cycles a number of treatments - usually around six monthly treatments - are needed to kill all the hairs. IPL needs to work on the hair bulb, so you can’t thread or wax your hair before a treatment, although shaving is fine. I never thought I’d ever be writing an article about my armpits, but I decided to try IPL to permanently remove my pit hair. Rumi took a full medical history before doing a patch test to ensure I didn’t get a reaction to the light. My first session took less than 10 minutes. I lay down with my arms raised and was given protective eye glasses. I was admittedly a little nervous about how painful it would be, but the sensation was only like a mild pin prick. I was warned about redness and tenderness, but had

nothing, although it will obviously differ for others. The only downside was not being able to wear deodorant right afterwards. After the first session I kept shaving every few days, but there really wasn’t anything to shave. I had six treatments at monthly intervals, with a longer gap before and after my summer holiday as you shouldn’t expose the skin to too much sunlight close to a treatment. ‘I always have my client’s best interests at heart,’ says Rumi, ‘even if it sometimes means telling a client they can’t have an IPL treatment just before they go on a beach holiday!’ It was only before the fourth treatment, after the longer gap, that I noticed more hair, which had not been caught in the earlier cycles. Now, as I go to the gym and run regularly, it’s really liberating not to worry about pit hair! Pippa Duncan

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his autumn, +richmond practice celebrates 10 years of innovation. The group offers the services of private GPs, paediatricians and gynaecologists. Most of the specialists are sonographers, who use the latest ultrasound technology, available onsite. This departs from the existing provision in that GPs and specialists share the responsibility for cases through case discussion. You can schedule a same day appointment, results request or repeat prescription, while specialist appointments are usually taken without a referral letter. Patients can talk to a doctor in English, German, French, Italian or Spanish. +richmond practice is CQC and BUPA registered and were commended in the Richmond Chamber of Commerce Awards for best professional service in 2012 and 2014. www.richmondpractice.co.uk

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Starts and Ends 1. What is the only capital city in the world that begins with the letter “i”? 2. Which TV show was often ended by Nick Ross encouraging viewers not to have nightmares? 3. If a game of football begins with a “kick-off”, which sport begins with a “ball-up”? 4. Of the 118 identified chemical elements, 85 have that a name that ends in what letter? 5. What is the more typical ending for a letter that begins “Dear Sir or Madam”?... “Yours sincerely” or “Yours faithfully”? 6. Which song by U2 starts with Bono counting in Spanish “unos, dos, tres, catorce”, numbers that translate as “one, two, three, fourteen”? 7. Which famous film ends with the line “it was beauty killed the beast”? 8. Which two signs of the zodiac share the same five letter ending? 9. Which is the only Beatles hit single with a title that starts and ends with the same letter? 10. Which two cities were the original endpoints of the Orient Express? Answers: pg 57 Please mention Living IN magazines when contacting advertisers

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Halliford School

Your guide to local independent Independentschools school for boys

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Year 7 Open Evening

choosing the right SCHOOL

There are a wide range of great local independent schools - but which one is right for your child?

op local independent schools have again seen great results this year at GCSE and A Level. This is good news for any parents considering a private education for their child. What draws many parents are the smaller class sizes, good levels of discipline, great sports facilities and good academic success. But parents are also looking ahead to the universities their child might attend in future. Around 64% of pupils from independent schools go to the top ‘Russell Group’ universities, compared to 24% from the state sector, despite the government and the universities themselves trying to narrow this disparity. The independent schools hold their main Open Days or Evenings through September, October and November (with more in the spring term), giving you and your child the chance to look around the classrooms and grounds, check out the facilities and talk to teachers and current pupils. It’s always a good idea to listen to the head teacher’s talk as this will give you a good idea of the ethos of the school. So what should you be considering when looking at different schools?

actually 'There is a lot of best suit competition for your child? places...' Would they struggle in a very academic school or would they be better suited to a school that caters for a range of abilities, where they can shine instead? Prep or junior schools are not generally selective, but if you’re keen on a particular senior school then do look at which schools they feed into before making your choice.

Curriculum Prep schools offer a wide range of subjects and also guide pupils towards the 11+ and Common Entrance exam at 13. Check which subjects are offered by the independent senior schools you visit - particularly if your child has an interest or talent, such as drama or sport. Check whether the school follows GCSE and A Levels or alternatives such as IGCSE and IB. Please mention Living IN magazines when contacting advertisers 39

Academic ability There is a lot of competition for places at the more academic senior schools, but it’s important that you choose the best school for your child’s ability. Senior independent schools have a selection process - an exam followed by an interview. While you might want your child to go to the school with the best exam results, would that school

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Whole school open morning Saturday, 19th September . 9am – 12.30pm Senior school (boys 11-18, girls 16-18) Junior school (boys 7-13) recruiting at 7+ 8+ 9+ & 10+ 40

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'Ask about the ethos of the school, how they deal with discipline and bullying...' Single sex or mixed Many senior schools are co-educational, whether all the way through or from Sixth Form. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s said that teenagers are less selfconscious in single sex schools and less distracted during class. However, others say co-education offers the chance for boys and girls to mix easily and offer a wider perspective on subjects. Facilities & extra-curricular Most independent schools have superb sports facilities. Many have great playing fields and sports halls on site whereas other schools bus the children to sports centres and grounds elsewhere - which means you could be doing a lot of picking up after sports events. Check what extra-curricular activities are on offer during the lunch hour and after school. Clubs and organisations are a great way for children to mix with others outside their class and helps them to pursue new interests. Scholarships & bursaries Scholarships are mainly available for academic skill, music, sport, drama or allrounders. If your child excels in a particular area enquire about the exams. They are not means-tested but based purely on ability. Bursaries are means-tested and are awarded to families where it would not normally be possible to send their child privately due to the cost. Different

levels of bursary may be offered â&#x20AC;&#x201C; often from around 25% upwards, but each school will have a different policy, so ask early on. What to ask on the day You can get a good feel for a school just by wandering around, but do ask questions as you go. The teachers are, of course, keen to promote their school. Ask about the ethos of the school, how they deal with discipline and bullying strategies. First year pupils usually help out on the day so encourage your child to ask them questions. Exams Even though you may be keen on a particular school your child still has to pass an exam to get in. However, an offer of a place is not always dependent on the highest scores. While some take only those who show the highest academic achievement, many others take children from the top, middle and lower tiers academically. If your child does well enough, they will be asked to come for an interview which is an important part of the selection process. Ask the school whether it provides old exam papers. Test papers are also available online from companies such as Bond or can be bought from shops such as WHSmith. Pippa Duncan

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part of the hampton school trust â&#x20AC;˘ iaps independent day school for boys aged 3 - 11 & girls aged 3 - 7 years

Open Mornings Friday 9 October 2015: Pre-Prep School: 9.15am - 11.00am Prep School: 10.00am - 12.00 noon

Friday 5 February 2016: Pre-Prep School: 9.15am - 11.00am Prep School: 10.00am - 12.00 noon

State of the Art New Prep Build Expected completion date Feb 2016 Our innovative Prep School facilities will provide pupils with an outstanding learning environment that utilises the latest technology. Denmead School has very close links with Hampton School providing the opportunity for assured places to Hampton. Success at Denmead is based upon personal achievement rather than the pursuit of narrowly defined targets.

020 8979 1844 www.denmeadschool.org.uk admissions@denmeadschool.org.uk Denmead Pre-Prep School, 41- 43 Wensleydale Road, Hampton, Middlesex TW12 2LP â&#x20AC;˘ Denmead Prep School, Gloucester Road, Hampton, Middlesex TW12 2UQ 42

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t Denmead School we work hard to ensure every childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social and emotional growth is closely aligned to their academic progress. We value thinking of others first, as well as not giving up. Our academic programme is broad and balanced. Results do matter here, as they should, but meaningful progress matters too; the pleasure of knowing you have tried your best and have been recognised for that is a feeling that ought to inspire and endure long after our days at Prep school are over. We believe this is a critically important function of our role in terms of preparing all our pupils for successful transfer to the Senior School that will be the best fit for them. Involvement by all pupils in the extensive co-curricular programme of the School is a fundamental aspect of Denmead life. Regardless of ability in sport or the arts, children are enthusiastically encouraged to participate to the best of their ability. The extensive games programme provides many opportunities to represent the School and performing arts productions are ambitious and imaginative. The residential trips undertaken by Years 3 to 6 not only

provide a breath-taking array of activities for them to try, but also valuable lessons in citizenship. Successful personal relationships sit at the heart of any successful community. We want our pupils to be confident and kind, happy, considerate and well-mannered. It is a source of great joy to us at Denmead as we witness these qualities, in every child, flourish. Tim Smith Headmaster

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Open Morning Saturday 26 September 2015 10.00am -1.00pm

Visitors’ afternoons 2015 - 2016 All begin at 2.30pm and nish at 4.30pm, by appointment (see website for dates)

Entry at 11,13 and 16 22 route coach service An outstanding education in a 27 acre campus

020 8979 9273 www.hamptonschool.org.uk admissions@hamptonschool.org.uk Hampton School, Hanworth Road, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 3HD. Independent day school for boys aged 11–18 years. Full details are local businesses to local people - 020 8878 1890 44 available on theConnecting website www.hamptonschool.org.uk.

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ne of the UK’s top-performing schools, Hampton provides an outstanding boys-only education, combining academic and all-round excellence with exceptional pastoral care. Boys leave as happy, well-rounded individuals with a wide range of skills and interests and the confidence and resilience to succeed in the world. Hampton is academically selective and results at GCSE and A level are amongst the highest nationally. The Sixth Form offers a wide, flexible programme of A level and Pre-U subjects and many boys undertake the School’s bespoke Extended Project Qualification. Virtually all boys go on to elite universities (29 Oxbridge places in 2015) with increasing numbers to American Ivy League universities. Teaching is challenging, innovative and tailored to suit boys’ learning styles. Integrity and social conscience are encouraged through the daily interaction of boys and teachers; school assemblies, PHSE lessons and extensive Charity, Sustainability and Community Service programmes are fundamental. We are not, however, all about hard work! The extensive co-curricular programme forms an essential part of the balanced education which Hampton provides. There is a vibrant creative programme and a superb Performing Arts centre supports impressive music and drama provision. Hampton is one of only a handful of All-Steinway Schools in the UK. The school has a much-envied reputation for excellence across an unusually wide range of sports. Boys benefit from firstclass coaching, superb on-site playing fields and a state-of-the-art 3G sports ground. Particular strengths are cricket,

football, rowing, rugby, tennis and chess. Many boys represent their county or country in their particular sport. The school also benefits from close links with the neighbouring The Lady Eleanor Holles school. We believe this provides the best of both worlds – all the advantages of single sex education but with the benefits of joint activities and co-operation in the academic and co-curricular programme. These links include an extensive coach service network. www.hamptonschool.org.uk

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Halliford School - Shepperton

Independent school for boys 11-18 and girls 16-18 Set in six acres close to the River Thames

OPEN MORNING 2015

Saturday 3rd October 10am - 12noon (Headmasterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Presentation 12noon)

SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING

Wednesday 14th October 6.30pm - 8.30pm

OPEN DAYS

Thursday 12th and Tuesday 17th November Tours at 9.30am and 11.30am (by appointment) Small school where pupils are known as individuals Excellent A Level and GCSE results Scholarships and Bursaries available School buses serve a wide area Please contact the Registrar registrar@halliford.net 46

Telephone 01932 223593 www.hallifordschool.co.uk

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choosing a TUTOR Tutoring your child can help to increase confidence

hile most independent schools or grammar schools such as Tiffin tell you your child doesn't need to be tutored to do well in their exams, most parents feel it will give their child confidence to be tutored in the subjects on which they will be examined. Each year Tiffin school has more than 1,600 applicants sitting their exams for just 140 places and competition for the independent schools is high, too. When your child is sitting a timed exam it's important for them to understand the kinds of questions they'll be asked - and for them to be able to answer quickly, within the time frame, which is where tutoring can help. Many parents also say that tutoring not only helps with exams but generally gives their child more confidence and an improved attitude to learning. Deciding to use a tutor is a big commitment for both you and your child in terms of time and cost, so it's important that you're both prepared for this. If you are not tutoring your child yourself, you have two main options: Individual tuition For individual tuition, one-to-one, the tutor usually comes to your home. This

saves time on travel and also makes life much easier if you have other children to consider. It also means that your child is working at home in familiar surroundings, although you may feel that they would actually work better in a different environment. There are agencies that supply reputable and experienced tutors who can come weekly, or as often as you want. More ground can be covered each week with individual tuition than in a group and many children thrive on the one-to-one attention. Most tutors will be teachers (or ex-teachers) or graduates. Meet your tutor first before taking them on and ask that they are CRB checked. One-to-one tuition costs vary but are generally from around ÂŁ30 per hour. Group tuition Group classes often alternate subjects, for instance doing a mix of verbal and nonverbal reasoning one week and then Maths and English the following week. Group classes offer the advantage of working with other children so that your child can see how they are doing compared with their peers. If your child is competitive then they may find a group more stimulating. There are local agencies and independent tutors who offer group tutoring. The cost of group tuition classes vary, but tend to start from around ÂŁ25 for an hour and a half.

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Building confidence, integrity and excellence

PARENT INFORMATION MORNINGS 17 September, 15 October

PUPIL INFORMATION MORNINGS 28 September, 10 November

SIXTH FORM INFORMATION EVENING 22 September

t 01932 574900 | e reg@swps.org.uk Guildford Road | Chertsey | Surrey KT16 9BN

Please contact the Admissions Department to reserve a place at our information events, for further details or a prospectus.

• Outstanding academic results with excellent extracurricular opportunities • State of the art facilities • Scholarships – Academic, Music and Art (Year 7 and 6th Form), Sports (6th Form) and means-tested bursaries (up to 100%) available

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A highly successful independent day school for girls aged 11-18 years, situated in Surrey greenbelt, with easy road/rail access and school coach services.

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ir William Perkins’s School embarks upon the 2015-16 academic year with much to look forward to. This year will include the opening of our exciting new building phase, which will provide a state-of-the-art glass atrium café, a new Drama Studio, fully equipped with high-spec audiovisual technology, a Careers Centre and a brand new Sixth Form Centre, complete with wrap-around terrace. The new additions will build on our already excellent facilities and help provide an even greater level of education and opportunities to SWPS girls. At Sir William Perkins’s School our aim is to build confidence, integrity and excellence in a caring, innovative and happy community so that each student leaves with the best possible chance of achieving her full potential and ready to take on the world. Academic success is our priority but education is about more than just top grades. We believe in educating the whole person and equipping our students to make their mark on the world. We encourage girls to get involved in the many extra-curricular activities on offer and to take every opportunity to develop their interests and creativity, their interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills, and to reach into the wider community. We offer academic, art and music scholarships as well as Perkins Bursaries, and offer sports scholarships in the Sixth Form.

Our last ISI inspection report concluded that ‘Pupils demonstrate excellent social awareness and they grow up to be poised, confident and articulate young women.’ The only way to get the full picture, however, is to come and visit the school at one of our Information Mornings where we look forward to meeting you.

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The Lady Eleanor Holles School

“Pupils’ achievements are exceptional”

HAMPTON, MIDDLESEX

ISI REPORT 2013

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For day girls aged 7 – 18 (Junior dept for girls aged 7 – 11)

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A reputation for academic success and a rich extra-curricular experience

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Superb facilities on a 24-acre site

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Academic and Music Scholarships available (11+ and Sixth Form entry)

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Up to 100% fee assistance (bursaries, means tested)

The Lady Eleanor Holles School Hanworth Road, Hampton, Middlesex TW12 3HF Tel: 020 8979 1601 email: registrar@lehs.org.uk Head Mistress: Mrs Heather Hanbury, Registered Charity no 1130254

MA Edinburgh, MSc Cantab

Contact the Registrar or visit www.lehs.org.uk

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THE LADY ELEANOR HOLLES T he Lady Eleanor Holles School (LEH) is an independent girls’ school that combines outstanding academic achievement with extensive opportunities for sporting, creative and other extracurricular activities. LEH’s reputation for excellence is based on both our girls’ impressive achievements at GCSE and A Level and a school culture that encourages every girl to develop to her full potential. Pupils can start at age seven in the Junior Department in Burlington House, adjacent to the main school, where there are superb specialist facilities for ICT, art, design technology, science and music. The Junior Department educates around 185 girls, the majority of whom then go on to the senior department, where we educate around 700 girls. The Junior Department Open Morning is on Saturday, 10 October (see our website for more details). Our senior pupils are drawn from a very wide catchment area and come to us from both independent and maintained schools. The 24 acres of grounds that surround the school in Hampton provide plenty of opportunity for outdoor study, sport and other activities; while the award-winning Arts Centre has state-of-the-art facilities for music, performance and art subjects. Our 2013 ISI inspection report judged not only that ‘pupils’ achievements are exceptional’, but also commented that ‘by the time they leave the school, pupils have reached an excellent standard of personal development, and are poised to make their mark in the wider world.’

At LEH, we are particularly proud of our unique, nurturing atmosphere. Our pupils flourish during their time with us and leave the school as confident, capable young women who we are proud to welcome back to our many alumnae events. If you are considering options for your daughters’ schooling, we welcome the opportunity to show you around the school, to experience our happy atmosphere at first-hand. LEH offers academic and music scholarships and fee assistance, with bursaries up to 100% of fees. For more information, please visit www.lehs.org.uk, telephone 020 8979 1601 or email registrar@lehs.org.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Claremont Fan Court School An independent co-educational school for pupils aged 2Â˝ to 18 years

Open Mornings Whole School - 10.00am-12.30pm Introductory talk at 10.00am Saturday 19 September Saturday 3 October

Sixth Form Open Evening

Monday 28 September at 6.00pm For further information, tel 01372 473624 or email info@claremont.surrey.sch.uk

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nurturing talent... inspiring young minds

Open Week Saturday 10 October to Friday 16 October For girls aged 4 to 18 years Academic excellence, outstanding opportunity and care

Please visit www.putneyhigh.gdst.net for session times and to book your e-ticket Putney High School 35 Putney Hill London SW15 6BH T: 020 8788 4886 www.putneyhigh.gdst.net

Registered Charity No 306983

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1a Mortlake Terrace, Kew Green Richmond TW9 3DT

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KEW PARK RANGERS – simply the best, says the FA Kew Park Rangers (KPR) has scooped the Football Association’s top award for grassroots clubs!

his award is a huge deal so we are very proud and excited. Actually we have collected three gongs over the past month – first the FA Charter Standard Community Club Award for Surrey and then the award for the South East Region. Which meant we were put forward for the National Award... On Sunday 2 August a few of us directors went off to Wembley and, at half time in the Community Shield game between Arsenal and Chelsea, we were invited on to that hallowed pitch to receive the National Charter Standard Community Club Award from footballing legend Sir Geoff Hurst in front of 85,000 people and who knows how many watching on TV – incredible! So what does this award mean? It is recognition that our club is on top of its game in providing football for anyone who wants to play, and offering the best standards of coaching, quality of football provision and child protection. As a club we have always believed in good sportsmanship, playing the game fairly and having respect for everyone, be they players, supporters or officials. Being crowned the best in the country is a truly wonderful achievement for a club that was only started in 1999 by a couple of local dads, J-F Burford and Rob Sheldon, as a Saturday morning kickabout for a dozen or so children. We now have over 700 players in teams of all age groups, from Reception through to Adults and Veterans, including girls’ teams and disability teams, and along with Surrey

County FA we are continually working to improve the game at grassroots level. We would like to offer congratulations to all of the 2,400 clubs who were nominated for the award. It’s good to know there are so many clubs trying to do the good things well. It will be back to reality soon as the season is starting again on Saturday 5 September and new players of all ages are welcome to join. Just visit our website www.kewparkrangers.co.uk - for all the details. Our mission is to continue to encourage as many players, parents and coaches as possible to enjoy the game! Andy Becker, Football Manager www.kewparkrangers.co.uk

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useful numbers doctors surgeries/hospitals

schools

Kew Medical Centre North Road Paradise Rd Parkshot Medical Richmond Green Medical Centre Richmond Lock Seymour House Twickenham Park Vineyard

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

020 8940 2223 01784 885 052 020 8891 1541 020 8255 6725 020 8940 0561 020 8940 1503 020 8948 8803 020 8940 0397 rjcc.org.uk 020 8948 0895 020 8940 3783

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 555 111 020 7223 1234

0845 612 2660

recycling

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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

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

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Antiques Walton Antiques

Bathrooms Bella Masons Original Bathrooms Touchstone Beauty All Bright Beauty Heavenly Green Book Keeper Mundane Tasks Builders DPS

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Car Servicing & Repairs Colin Ferns: Mercedes 26 MKG300: Volvo & Subaru 19 Care in the home Trouble Free Care 36 Carpentry/Fitted Furniture Yellow Chisel 10 Carpet & Floor Cleaning Dry & Clean 10 Catering Katie's Kitchen 16 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Activities Ceramics CafĂŠ 57 Cleaning Services MyHome 11 Curtains/blinds Curtain Call 10

37 37 64 18

Estate Agents Antony Roberts Tenant Finder

Dance Studio Yes Brazil/Studio Kew Dentist Kew Dental Care Drama Classes Stagecoach Dog Grooming Posh Pups

Fireplace Antony Roberts

Funakoshi Karate

2 12

Garden Services Auntie Planty GP (private) Richmond Practice

14 36

Fitness/Health Club Movers & Shapers Roko Health & Wellbeing Earthlife Meditation Yoga Kew Heating Engineer David Harris Herbal Remedies Judy's Herbal Home Help The Fairy Grandmother Hospital (Private) Parkside Hospital Hotel The Petersham

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Image Consultant Pip Niven 30 Interior Design Impression Interiors 10 Interiors/Kitchen Design Bella 6

Kitchens Bella Interiors

Nursery Schools Sunflower Montessori

Restaurant The Petersham The King's Head

20 16

Solicitors Abbott Delves

Tiles & Kitchens KewStone Tutoring Progress Tutoring

5 47

Website (local businesses) Based in Kew 18 Windows & Doors Pro-Fit 13 Independent Schools Claremont Fan Court Denmead Halliford Hampton King's College Notting Hill & Ealing Putney High Sir William Perkins' Sunflower Montessori The Lady Eleanor Holles

55 42 46 44 40 52 54 56 50

Leathercare Colour Lock

Maintenance & Decorating DB Decorating 14 Market Kew Village Market 18 Martial Arts Choi Kwang Do 56 Pee Wee/

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what's on LOCALLY Theatre ... The Wars of the Roses 16 Sept - 31 Oct

Trevor Nunn directs a series of three spectacular Shakespeare plays, transforming the stage into a battleground for The Wars of the Roses. The tales of feuding families, murderous kings, adulterous queens, betrayal and battles will be played by a stellar cast - including Joely Richardson, Robert Sheehan and Rufus Hound - in Henry VI, Edward IV and Richard III. All three plays can be seen in one day or over three days. Such a large-scale theatrical event has not been produced since first staged by the RSC in 1963. Tickets ÂŁ5-ÂŁ35, with 3-for-2 to see the complete cycle of plays. The Rose Theatre box office: 020 8174 0090. www.rosetheatrekingston.org

Write On Kew... 24-28 Sept

A reminder that Kew Gardens is hosting its first literary festival in September. Authors include Pat Barker (Regeneration trilogy), Sandi Toksvig, Penelope Lively, David Nicholls (One Day, Us) and Andrew Marr. Bestselling gardening writer and Kew-trained botanist James Wong (pictured) will be talking about how to increase the flavour or your home-grown produce. Some sessions such as Margaret Atwood and Bill Bryson - are already sold out, so don't leave it too late to book. Full details on 40 authors, dates and ticket prices at: www.kew.org/write-on-kew

The Great River Race... Image: Rick Soreny

12 Sept

Once again more than 300 boats from the UK and around the world will be competing to race the 21.6 miles from Millwall to the finish line at Ham House. This is a great event for all the family to watch, with boats including skiffs, cutters, naval whalers, Chinese dragon boats and Hawaiian war canoes, leaving Millwall around 10.45am and the leading ones finishing at Ham at around 1.40pm (although many a lot later!). Great vantage points at Putney, Barnes, Kew and Richmond riversides. www.greatriverrace.co.uk

Art...

From the Pages of a Book: Literary Art

To coincide with Richmond's Literary Festival (November), this open exhibition celebrates the connection between literature and art through a variety of paintings and illustrations based on poetry and novels. Riverside Gallery Old Town Hall, Whittacker Avenue TW9 1TP Admission free www.richmond.gov.uk/arts

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Kew

020 8487 1456

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Believing in the potential of every child

Age 4-18 Fun, educational, confidence-building classes in acting, singing and dance. Venue: Classes run all day Saturday and Friday evenings at Broomfield House School, Kew Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals. STAGECOACH is a registered trade mark of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Ltd.

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