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Contents FEBRUARY 2019 | Vol. 3 | No. 2

5 Disjointed Ramblings

23 Jewellery shopping..?

8 Blue Planet II Live

24 Bowie & beyond

10 Nigel Havers Q&A

27 Fame the Musical

15 Vesna Main novel

29 Competitions

17 Adult care guide

30 Classified

Local news and charity events

Spectacular London show

Star on life, laughs & love

Temptation for readers

Four-page supplement

A sparkling Chelsea event

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English traditional folk band Faustus will perform at The Half Moon in Putney on Sunday, 3rd February. Dubbed “one of Britain’s outstanding folk bands” by The Guardian and nominated in the 2009 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, the trio are deeply rooted in the English folk music tradition. Grab a flagon of mead and while away your Sunday evening listening to their sweet melodies. Entry £12 on the door for the show, 8-11pm, at venue at 93 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 1EU. Here’s some heartening news for fans of the Great British boozer. The Office for National Statistics have announced that pubs in Wandsworth are faring far better than those neighbouring areas. This success may be due to a pub protection scheme launched in the borough: In 2016 Wandsworth was the first local authority in the UK to bring in measures to protect its most important pubs from redevelopment. The council put restrictions in place which

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meant pubs could no longer be converted into other venues, such as mini-supermarkets, without the need for planning permission. The Bricklayers Arms and Arab Boy in Putney have both been fortunately protected by the campaign, alongside 120 other locals. Wandsworth has lost 15 pubs since 2001 – a fall of ten per cent. However, this compares favourably with neighbouring boroughs such as Lambeth which has seen a fall of 24% (45 pubs lost) and Merton where the drop is 40% (30 pubs). To fill your wintery veins with endorphins and get some much-needed vitamin D, Swift Fitness is our new favourite outdoor exercise class. A fun, high-energy boot camp taking place in Eel Brook Common (among other places), the hour-long classes are a perfect mix of exercises, including different variations of running and circuits to get your heart pumping and fill your lungs with fresh air. The instructors are friendly and welcoming to beginners and fitness fiends alike, and they’re currently offering a 30-day free trial. Visit www.swiftfitnessgroup. co.uk or find them on www.classpass.com

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Fulham Palace near Putney Bridge is set to relaunch this spring following a successful campaign to raise £1.7m. This bridged the gap for their major £3.8m restoration project Discovering the Bishop of London’s Palace at Fulham, which will allow the trust to restore the Tudor Quadrangle and make the whole site more accessible. The funding has come from many individual and corporate donors, trusts and foundations, and through the Heritage Lottery Fund. The Tudor Quadrangle (the oldest part of the palace), will shortly see new all-weather paths and the reintroduction of historic trees and shrubs. The project aims to deepen visitor engagement with the site’s rich heritage through an expanded volunteer and community programme, increased learning opportunities and events. Admission is free to the palace and gardens all year round. For more information and opening hours, visit www.fulhampalace.org. Fulham Palace is located just off Fulham Palace Road (A219), and can be reached easily by tube to Putney Bridge Underground Station. Visit Fulham Palace, Bishop’s Avenue, SW6 6EA. Wandsworth Council is cracking down on rogue builders who disturb the peace in Putney and the surrounding neighbourhood. The council announced in December that builders and property developers who create neighbourhood problems by hogging residents’

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presenter Anita Rani, will feature such memorable moments from the TV series as the crab and eel rock pool chase and the sea lion tuna hunt. And Anita admits she can’t wait to part of it, she says: “The penny hasn’t quite dropped that I’m hosting it because I will be standing there in front of 12,000 people at The O2 and all the various arenas that we’re going to and holding the show together. It’s such an honour to be asked to do this show.” To be precise, Blue Planet II was more than a show on TV she adds, calling it a moment of television history. “If you watched it, and loved it, then you cannot afford to miss this live tour because it’s a fully immersive experience. “You’ll be able to see those iconic moments – surfing dolphins on a huge screen with an February 2019

80-piece live orchestra playing that incredible soundtrack by Hans Zimmer,” she enthuses. But Blue Planet II goes further than even that, showing the power of TV and the way in which it changed people’s attitudes towards singleuse plastic. Anita adds: “It made us aware of the damage we are doing to our beautiful planet and our oceans.” During the filming of Blue Planet II, crews embarked on 125 expeditions, travelled to 39 countries and spent more than 6,000 hours of deep sea diving armed with the latest state-ofthe-art equipment. She is full of praise for the four years it took to film the show saying it “opened our eyes to an alien world”, adding: “It was the talking point for everybody at work the next day. It tells you something about humanity, it tells you something about our planet. It’s something that is embedded, it’s not like watching an entertainment show that is fun and entertaining, watching Blue Planet II hasn’t left me. Those scenes are with us forever.” Join the voyage of discovery and enjoy an experience like no other with Blue Planet II – Live in Concert on Sunday, 17th March, at 3pm. ● Tickets are available from www.AXS.com, www.eventim.co.uk, www.seetickets.com and www.blueplanet2live.co.uk

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February is here which brings Valentine’s Day! Do you celebrate? “In a word: no! My wife is not interested in Valentine’s Day, thank God. We don’t bother at all. If that sounds unromantic, perhaps it would be to say that I think every day should be Valentine’s Day!” Q. What do you enjoy most about ART? “ART is my favourite play which is why I’ve done it so many times. It’s beautifully written by Yasmina [Reza] and one of the best comedies ever... Thirdly, it’s a joy to take part in because, being such a short play, you’re in the pub before 9pm!” Q. On this touring production of ART you’re visiting lots of theatres; any highlights? “I love it, especially Richmond as it’s so local.” Q. You always have a lot on; how do you relax when you’re not working? Do you watch soaps? “I don’t watch any soaps, no. It being panto season, I haven’t not worked for quite a while – I’ve forgotten how I relax! I tend to keep busy, but if I’m not lying down, I’m walking.” Q. Does your dog accompany you much? “Yes; she’s a black poodle who’s cut like a mongrel so people are always surprised when I tell them her breed. She’s called Charlie and a real character. I live between Wiltshire and London and we often take her to the pub with us. The Bell at Ramsbury is a lovely dog-friendly pub near us. In London there are several; we like Colbert in Sloane Square and a restaurant called Lucio’s in Fulham Road. I don’t know why more places don’t allow well-behaved dogs.” Q. What’s the greatest lesson fatherhood has taught you? “Agree with your daughter! Give them anything they want! Because they’ll win in the end so that little nugget will at least save you time.” Q.Is there anywhere in the world you’d like to visit? “I haven’t been to Vietnam and I’d like to explore that part of the world.” Q. You’re godfather to Jack Whitehall, too. Do you see a hidden side to him? “He’s a very bad influence on me! No; he’s a sweetheart; a really lovely man. There’s nothing secret about him because he lays it all bare in his acts. He’s very honest about his life. When he first started as a comedian, he performed at a pub in Putney and invited me to come along to watch and advise. My advice to him at the end of it was: look – don’t try to be a comedian! Well, that didn’t work and I’m glad he didn’t take it!” ● Nigel Havers, Denis Lawson and Stephen Tompkinson star in ART at Richmond Theatre, 4th to 9th March. For tickets, visit www.atgtickets.com/venues/richmondtheatre or call 0844 871 7651 (normal charge plus 7p per minute).

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Frock Me – the original vintage fair in London – will return to Chelsea Old Town Hall for on Sunday, 10th February, its first fair of 2019. The fair has a following of cult fashion bargain hunters, and will contain more than 60 of the very best dealers in vintage fashion, textiles and accessories. There will be items from the 1900s and earlier, alongside vintage designer labels from Biba, Ossie Clark, Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel and more. Popular among fashion designers and costume departments, this fair is considered one of the best spots to shop for vintage in the capital. Entry is £4 on the door, or £2 for students with a valid NUS card. The fair takes place from 11am until 5.30pm in Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, SW3 5EE. If you’re more of a petrol head than a fashion lover, head over to the annual London Classic Car Show from 14th to 17th February at The ExCeL London. Here, you can see stunning vehicles of all descriptions in action, and relive the golden age of motoring. The show includes displays from the world’s best classic car manufacturers, clubs, collectors and dealers. Guests can browse their stands for car products and memorabilia, or just sit back and watch their favourite cars in action as they are driven down the Grand Avenue. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.thelondonclassiccarshow.co.uk

For all the single folk out there, the team at Manifesto pizzeria in Northcote Road are welcoming singles and groups of friends alike for an anti-Valentine’s dinner on Thursday, 14th February, in honour of the lesserknown Saint Faustino, Italian patron saint of singles. A welcome break from romantic music and overpriced set menus, Manifesto serves up great organic pizza and drinks at affordable prices in their pared-back little restaurant, without a rose in sight. Tuck into a hearty pizza or two and enjoy an excellent glass of red, or if you prefer to celebrate the day in your PJs in front of the TV, get the whole lot delivered. Call 020 7738 9079, email eat@ manifestopizza.com or pop to 148 Northcote Road. Whiz down the UK’s tallest public artwork with a 40-second ride on the tallest and longest tunnel slide in the world, the ArcelorMittal Orbit. Twist and turn your way down the sculpture at speeds of up to 15 miles per hour (24 kilometres per hour) as you glimpse London’s skyscape passing by through sections of light. A perfect half-term outing, the Slide at the ArcelorMittal Orbit is both exhilarating and educational. Created by sculptor Anish Kapoor and engineer Cecil Balmond, the magnificent looping structure of the ArcelorMittal Orbit is an iconic symbol of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the London 2012 Games, and the best place to see the

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Kew Gardens’ magnificent orchid festival returns on 9th February, this year celebrating the colour and biodiversity of Colombia. The perfect escape from dreary winter weather, guests can enjoy a spectacular ensemble of orchid-laden displays along a curated route. Highlights include a life-sized jaguar, hundreds of colourful butterflies suspended from the glass ceiling, and a floating golden-yellow display to honour the legend of El Dorado. The pièce de résistance is a carnival of animals, depicting a toucan in flight, a hanging sloth and a swimming turtle. Also on offer during half term, Kew Gardens will host activities and workshops for children from 18th to 24th February, daily from 10.30am to 4pm. These include flower costume-making, drumming and dancing, all inspired by the Barranquilla Carnival. To book tickets, visit www.kew.org

Another great day out with the family at half term, the Natural History Museum’s annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition continues to showcase extraordinary animal behaviour and the breathtaking shots of planet earth. Guests can explore the world’s best nature photography, exhibited on 100 light panels, experience the changing face of nature and uncover the surprising, and sometimes challenging, stories behind the photographs. Chosen from over 45,000 entries by expert judges, the shortlist of images were awarded for their creativity, originality and technical excellence. Voting for the ultimate winner closes at 2pm on Tuesday, 5th February. The exhibition runs until 30th June, with adult tickets for £13.50 and children £8. Visit Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, SW7 5BD or to book online visit www.nhm.ac.uk The long-awaited and much-discussed nationwide exhibition of drawings by Leonardo da Vinci from the Royal collection is set to launch on 1st February. To mark the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, 144 of the Renaissance master’s greatest drawings in the Royal Collection will go on display in 12 simultaneous exhibitions across the UK. Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing will give the widest-ever UK audience the opportunity to see the work of this extraordinary artist.

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Temptation: A User’s Guide by Putney’s own star author Vesna Main makes for arresting reading, especially in this, Valentine’s month...

esna’s debut collection of 20 short stories includes tales about a prostitiuteturned-murderer, a self-destructive book collector and a perfectionist dinner party hostess.

not belonging, loners but longing for company and love. I’m delighted Salt wanted to publish me and I think they’ve made a beautiful book: John Oakey’s cover design is striking and appropriate for my style of writing.

“I wrote individual stories without thinking of ever having them published as a collection,” says Vesna, “but it was interesting that when we did that, we realised most of the characters, if not all, had some passion, often spilling into obsession. Also, they were usually lonely individuals, without roots,

“When it comes to my own taste in literature, I think I am guided by what Edouard Manet said of painting: it has to be of our own time. For me, texts which are written as if modernism never happened, as if there has been no Joyce, Virigina Woolf, etc, have no interest. That’s why

I don’t like most of contemporary British writing. Fortunately, different voices have recently been allowed into the mainstream. I am thinking of Eimear McBride, Mike McCormac and Sara Baume. But my favourite writer in the UK is by far Gabriel Josipovici. Each of his books is a gem in a different way.”

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otor racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart is embarking on the greatest and most personal challenge of his life. His wife of 56 years, Lady Helen Stewart was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia four years ago, driving him to establish the Race Against Dementia (RAD). The three-time Formula One world champion has launched a £2million search for new scientists to develop breakthroughs in the prevention and treatment of dementia. RAD aims to find a solution that will allow millions of people to live longer with dementia. There are 850,000 people in the UK living with dementia and millions more carers and family members who struggle to cope as their loved one suffers. Unless a cure is found, one in three people born today will develop dementia in their lifetime. However, behind each statistic such as these are the real people dealing with the disease and its effects on a daily basis, each with their own unique heart-

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There are 850,000 people with dementia in the UK, expected to reach more than one million by 2025

225,000 will develop dementia this year – one every three minutes

There are 40,000 people under 65 with dementia in the UK

Inspired by his wife’s diagnosis, Sir Jackie Stewart has launched a £2million funding drive in Race Against Dementia, writes Karen Neville.

breaking story – memories, passions and ambitions that are slowly fading away. The £2m of research funding to find a solution to this will be administered in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK and will support innovative new ideas in dementia research through research fellowships. Sir Jackie says: “The Race Against Dementia is the greatest challenge of my life, but with the right people and the right approach we can encourage and accelerate a new way of thinking and cross the finish line with success.” The chief executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK, Hilary Evans said they were very grateful for the support of Sir Jackie and his sons, Paul and Mark. She says: “It has been inspirational to see Sir Jackie and the family step up to this challenge and to pour drive and determination into taking on the greatest medical challenge.

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care d Continued... “We’re proud to have been working with him in setting up these ambitious global Race Against Dementia fellowships. “These new fellowships are targeted at up-and-coming scientific global talent and will stimulate the careers of researchers with the drive and ambition to make breakthroughs possible that will transform lives.” Sir Jackie hopes the fellowships will attract talent from all over the world and open the door to a new range of opportunities to “beat this horrendous illness”.

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He adds: “Helen has For each person with always been my rock dementia, the annual cost and her razor-sharp mind was one of the to the UK economy is first things that I fell £30,000+ yet only £90 is in love with. Four spent on research per person years on from her diagnosis, she’s still every year

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and identities. It’s so important to still include people with dementia in social activities – no one should have to face it alone, “ says Dr James Pickett, head of research at Alzheimer’s Society. He added: “This study suggests that this transformation could be in part due to parts of the brain connecting better for a brief time after hearing music. “Further research is needed to help understand the longer-term effects of music and help show that it’s not only drugs that can help people manage with dementia.”

Singing can reach parts of the brain in ways other forms of communication cannot

Run in dozens of different locations across the country, it aims to boost confidence, self esteem and quality of life by involving people with dementia and their carers in singing sessions.

Professor Paul Robertson, an academic and concert violinist who has made a study of music in dementia care said music tends to stay with us to the end and that the auditory system is the first to fully function at just 16 weeks. He says: “This means you are musically receptive long before anything else. It’s a case of first in, last out when it comes to a dementia-type breakdown of memory.” ● For exact details about locations and dates go to www.alzheimers.org.uk/ find-support-near-you#!/search

Singing for the Brain groups allow people with dementia to express themselves and interact creatively with others. The idea sprang from Singing for the Brain founder Chreanne Montgomery-Smith who when working in a nursing home noticed how residents responded positively to music. Beginning with a quiz which used familiar tunes, Chreanne noticed how gradually everyone joined in, including one woman who couldn’t remember her name but knew every song. She explains: “It made me realise that people with dementia had a special ability to remember songs. Even if people with dementia can’t talk, they may be able to sing, whistle, clap or tap their feet. It helps them – and their carers – to feel life is worthwhile.” The positive effect of Singing for the Brain groups has been proved by talking to those involved. “Dementia is a devastating condition, slowly stripping people of their memories, relationships www.roundandabout.co.uk

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Twelve drawings selected to reflect the full range of Leonardo’s interests – painting, sculpture, architecture, music, anatomy, engineering, cartography, geology and botany – will be shown at each venue across the UK. Following the exhibitions at Royal Collection Trust’s partner venues, in May 2019 the drawings will be brought together to form part of an exhibition of over 200 sheets at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, the largest exhibition of Leonardo’s work in more than 65 years. For more details on the exhibitions, visit www.rct.uk

Carousel in Marylebone has a jam-packed series of weird and wacky one-off events throughout the next few months. From live vinegar making on Saturday, 23rd February, with Cult Vinegar, to a wildlife drawing class on 25th February, to a “make your own terrarium” workshop coming up on 23rd March, their website is constantly being updated with new fun. The revolving creative hub is spread across five floors, and is home to a carefully curated programme of chef residencies, art exhibitions and unique experiences – morning, noon and night. The bleak month of February is the perfect time to get immersed in wholesome arts of all kinds. Visit www. carousel-london.com, email info@carousel-london. com or visit Carousel at 71 Blandford Street, W1U 8AB.

Book ahead for some great gigs coming to Fulham’s Under The Bridge in March and beyond. English Blues-rock guitarist Bernie Marsden (who co-wrote the multi-million selling hit Here I Go Again while he was a member of Whitesnake) hits the stage on Friday, 1st March, for what promises to be a stellar performance. Later in March, Under The Bridge will host Chelsea Blues, Rhythm and Rock Festival on Saturday, 30th March, 3-11pm. The line up so far includes Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre Band, Deep Blue Sea, JFK Blue and Bourbon Street Revival, with more to be announced. Earlybird tickets are now on sale for £20. Under the Bridge, Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, SW6 1HS. www.underthebridge.co.uk Art lovers! Ruskin’s bicentenary will be marked with a free talk at the Museum on London, where Professor Malcolm Andrews will discuss the art critic’s incredible achievements, focusing on four or five particular paintings, giving a chance to explore Ruskin’s distinctive genius in evocative “word-painting” as he celebrates and critiques Turner and the Pre-Raphaelites. No reservations are required for this lecture: it’s a first come, first served basis. 1-2pm on Monday 4th February at the Museum on London, 150 London Wall EC2Y 5HN. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the lecture. To find out more, visit www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events

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hree years on from Bowie’s death, his bandmate Woody Woodmansey still finds the concept of him being “gone” utterly surreal.

“He’s probably in my thoughts most of the time,” says Woody, “but it’s the same for everyone – he doesn’t go away. The music we created has lasted the test of time. We never ever thought the music we made 40 years ago would still be on the radio.” Together with producer Tony Visconti, drummer and “Spider Man from Mars” Woody are getting set to take their Holy Holy tour around the UK with an all star band including glorious Bowie-esque vocals from Heaven 17’s Glenn Gregory. The group will perform Bowie’s material from 1969-73.

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history. “The music industry had become so boring and we wanted to give it a kick up the ****, which I guess we did!” laughs Woody.

I ask Woody whether his love of music started at school. “No! I didn’t become aware if music until after school,” he laughs his throaty, smoky cackle. “I just played Hendrix, Led Zep and Cream records, putting my finger on the vinyl to slow it down a bit and hear what the drums were doing so I could copy it. I only learned the rudiments later.”

I ask Woody about meeting David for the first time, when he arrived at his flat in a big gothic building in Beckenham... “I had all these questions in my head,” says Woody. “Like: was he clever or thick? Could he write? Mick [Ronson] had raved on and on about him. I was expecting this curlyhaired folkie from Space Oddity but he opened the door in a rainbow T-shirt, silver belt and red corduroy trousers and shoes he’d painted blue stars on. We chatted about music and I could tell he was intelligent. Then he picked his 12 string up and amazed me with his presence – he never flinched for a moment.”

This time three years ago, Woody and the band were playing the High Line in New York, not far from where David lived. “It was his birthday and Tony decided to call him. We played a bad karaoke version of Happy Birthday. The audience joined in and he loved that. He asked them what they thought of Black Star, which had come out that day and they went wild! We said we’d catch up soon but of course never did because two days later his son messaged the news. David had always seemed invincible. On the Ziggy tours he was barely eating and was often really ill but he always got on stage and smashed it. After the news we weren’t sure whether to carry on but David would have so we did, in celebration of him. And here we are now, still celebrating him. Our rider might be a bit less rock and roll but the spirit is just the same.”

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United charity in Hammersmith & Fulham has begun a philanthropy drive for new local campaign Warmer Together, following the release of some shocking statistics: of the 19,000 residents aged over 65 in Hammersmith and Fulham, over half have a long-term health problem or disability, 25% live in poverty and 43% live alone. Money raised over the winter and early spring months will go towards to community activities making the cold season more cheerful for in-need older people in the borough. Fulham Lunch Club, run by local organisation Fulham Good Neighbours, is the first recipient of a Warmer Together grant; this year’s Christmas themed lunch was one of its many projects helping alleviate social isolation and loneliness among older people in the borough. In addition to raising philanthropic funding, the campaign will focus on growing and increasing the involvement of older people’s organisations. To donate today or read more about Warmer Together, visit www.unitedhf.org/warmertogether Following huge success, critically acclaimed drama The Wider Earth has extended its run and will now play until Sunday, 24th February. Charting the adventures of the young Charles Darwin, the play is currently on at the custom-built theatre in the Jerwood Gallery in

Kensington’s Natural History Museum. Featuring a cast of seven, and 30 extraordinary hand-crafted puppets representing the exotic wildlife Darwin encountered, The Wider Earth is an ingenious coming-of-age story. The play celebrates the incredible complexity of our planet and Darwin’s adventurous spirit as he faced perilous environments and unknown dangers on his bold voyage. Written and directed by Dead Puppet Society’s creative director David Morton, the idea for The Wider Earth was conceived at a residency in Cape Town in 2013 with the Handspring Puppet Company – the creative team behind War Horse. The Wider Earth has a limited “kids go free” offer to allow the next generation to learn more about this iconic character and one of the most important voyages in scientific history. Tickets are available from £19.50. To book, visit www.thewiderearth.com. Visit The Jerwood Gallery at the Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, Kensington, SW7 5BD. New York’s legendary Metropolitan Opera is being streamed live in London cinemas for the 13th year, with Georges Bizet’s Carmen hitting screens for on Saturday, 2nd February, for one day only. The four-act operatic masterpiece centres around the defiantly free-spirited Carmen, starring mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine as the ultimate seductress, Her lover, the scorned

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Marking the turn of the lunar calendar, Chinese New Year falls on Tuesday, 5th February, and celebrates the Year of the Pig. On Sunday, 10th February, spectators can watch the colourful Chinese New Year parade pass through the streets of the West End and Chinatown. The parade will set off from Charing Cross Road at 10am with a dragon and lion dance, before snaking on down to Chinatown and finishing in Trafalgar Square, with more entertainment kicking off at noon. China Exchange, based in Leicester Square, are hosting a few community-led walking tours, where you can discover Chinatown’s rich history, learn Chinese New Year traditions and support the special community. Find out what was on that spot before Henry VIII’s Reformation in the 1530s, what the gingko trees and red lampposts mean, why the Chinese

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