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Contents SEPTEMBER 2018 | Vol. 3 | No. 9

5 Disjointed Ramblings

26 Fascinating Frida Kahlo

8 Decorex delights

30 Bryn Terfel concert

10 Rick Astley Q&A

34 Cosy, delicious dishes

14 Pastaio perfection

37 What we love

17 Education supplement

38 Classified

Local news and charity events

Interiors inspo

The musician on loving life

A little taste of Rome

Your guide to learning

V&A highlight

Royal Festival Hall show

Katie tucks into autumn...

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es: I’ve been decluttering my flat, painting walls, and baking endless crumbles for my housemates. As all Mrs Beeton devotees will know, now is also a time for making and bottling damson gin, while fruit is ripe for the picking. I’ve got litres of the stuff brewing away, hopefully ready to drink by Christmas. There’s plenty to be done at home, which is just as well for this month’s interiors special… Get crafty with Fulham’s Autumn Art and Crafts Fair on Saturday, 22nd September, 10am-6pm, in Bishop’s Park. Join free inspiring workshops, discover new talents, and check what established artists have on offer! The organisers, Art Demos, are passionate about the arts and the positive impact it has on our community: their workshops, for children and adults alike, will not only allow you to explore your creativity, but connect you with our environment in an exciting theme centred on sustainability. And as they take this subject seriously, the event will be eco-friendly wherever possible. Come along, try a new skill, find unique pieces, discover new talents or simply enjoy a day in the park! Visit SW6 6EA, or for more details head to www.artdemos.org

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Roll up! Roll up! North End Road’s next market will take place on Saturday, 22nd September. Following a sweltering July market which saw clowns, musicians and every street food you can imagine, we hope the trafficfree autumn edition will be just as fabulous. From 9am to 6pm the road will be packed with stalls up to Lillie Road, Fulham, with food and drink, a cornucopia of things to buy and loads of live entertainment. If you’re interested in having a stall, visit www.lbhf.gov.uk. For help or advice on running a stall, call Sonia Gorniak on 020 8753 6911 or email Sonia.Gorniak@lbhf.gov.uk The recent record-breaking heat wave has uncovered an underground archaeological site in Fulham Palace, revealed by temporary parch-marks depicting the outline of a former chapel. These marks have appeared on the main lawn (by the Drawing Room Café). The chapel was first mentioned in historical texts in 1231, which also describe two beer cellars and a wine cellar. It was built of stone and would have been substantial, with a crypt below a raised chapel. There are references to the

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A new community kitchen in Sand’s End is the latest success story for Hammersmith & Fulham Hive, an initiative set up by the council to enable local organisations and residents to raise money for community projects. A family play area and planting sessions in a local park have also benefitted, as well as eight other exciting projects which have already raised funds on the H&F Hive website. From community gardens to pop-up markets and festivals to art installations, if you have a project idea tomake your local area better, consider applying to crowdfund a project. If you have a dream or to crowdfund someone else’s, visit www.spacehive.com or www.lbhf.gov.uk/community Fulham Good Neighbours are looking for new gardening volunteers who could assist their neighbours on a regular, monthly basis. The scheme aims to encourage intergenerational, neighbourly exchange and support in Fulham. For more information call Lewis on 020 7385 8850 or email info@fulhamgoodneighbours.org

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The more traditional among you may be pleased to know the huge blue-and-pink plastic monstrosity floating in Hyde Park’s Serpentine is due to be taken down on 23rd September. Whether or not the multi-million pound sculpture is to your taste, however, it’s certainly worth seeing if you haven’t already done so. Stroll past the lake in Hyde Park and you can’t miss it the imposing site of The London Mastaba - a shimmering, colourful, pyramid-like structure inspired by ancient Egyptian tombs. This modern sculpture is made up of over seven thousand barrels. Inside the Serpentine Gallery, you can see the accompanying exhibition featuring sketches and models of the artwork itself, for those interested in the artistic process. To get to the Serpentine, the park is best accessed from Knightsbridge or Hyde Park Corner tube stations. For more information visit www.serpentinegallery.org.

Do you have what it takes to catch a killer? Become a detective for the night and work with the Natural History Museum’s forensic experts to solve a murder mystery at their Crime Scene Live event on Friday, 21st September. The scenario: A priceless stone has been stolen from the Natural History Museum and a killer is on the loose. It’s up to you to gather the evidence, analyse the facts and carry out experiments to bring the criminal to justice. You and your team of sleuths will

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And it most certainly is: for more than four decades, Decorex International has been the show of choice for the luxury interior design market, and the go-to destination for new styles and trends. This year, the event returns to Syon Park from the 16th to the 19th September, and will see rugs designed from across the world bringing an international flavour. Decorex is firmly recognised among the international design community as the trusted resource for high-end interior designers, architects, speciers, retailers and property developers. Boasting more than 400 exhibitors from leading names to emerging talents, this annual four-day show attracts nearly 14,000 8 | R&A Fulham

visitors from across the globe. This year Blank Canvas is the show theme with lots to delight! Much celebrated contemporary craft furniture, lighting and home accessories retailer Another Country will be present for the first time. Other SW London stars exhibiting this year include Pooky whose gorgeous marble-effect lampshades are making us swoon; Charlotte Jade with luxepatterned wallpaper, textiles and ceramic tiles and bespoke patterns and the superb Christopher Jenner who has a studio based in Chiswick Drummonds. Also look out for Blackbird London and Bert Frank. If the interiors inspo has you in the mood for some shopping, also check out the stunning lighting and mirrors, sofas and seating from Isleworth-based Sweetpea & Willow â&#x20AC;&#x201C; visit www.sweetpeaandwillow.com â&#x2014;? Follow @Decorex_Intl and visit www.decorex. com to find out about tickets and updates. September 2018

star Q&A Liz Nicholls chats to singer-songwriter and dad Rick Astley, 52, about making his new album and having the best of both worlds

Nice to speak to you. How’s your summer been? “Fantastic thanks. Lots of touring and pottering in the sun too. We live a stone’s throw from Hampton Court Palace and the other night I was having a glass of rosé in the garden listening to Lionel Richie thinking ‘how wonderful’. I have a little boat – and it really is very little – which I take a couple of mates in to drift off down to the pub – my local is The Albany. There’s something about the river – in the mornings I’ll have a coffee looking at it and if you go off on a boat for even an hour, you feel like you’ve had a day out. It’s a great pace of life.” Q. How did your new album come about?“My wife was in America for a couple of weeks and, like any man left alone, I went to my ‘man cave’! Which is a studio at the end of my garden. Before long I’d made some tunes I really liked and thought ‘maybe I’m halfway through another record’. That’s how the last album [2016’s best-selling 50] happened. That one came after a big break from music and got so much goodwill and love. I don’t kid myself that people are sat there with bated breath waiting for my next album to come out. But we’re on a bit of a roll at the moment.”

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Q. Speaking of rolls, what about the ‘rickrolling’ phenomenon? “It’s freaky and amazing. Years ago when it started, a friend of mine rickrolled me a few of times and I kept saying ‘yeah very funny, whatever’. I didn’t understand the concept, still don’t really! It keeps going and going – and it’s because of that I ended up invited on stage by the Foo Fighters last summer. I‘m a bit obsessed with the show Westworld and was stunned when the lead actress launched into Never Gonna Give You Up. Bring it on!”

Playing in front of human beings is the exciting bit

Q. Do you love playing live? “Yes; performing in front of human beings is the most exciting bit. Whether it’s your wife or friend – once you play a song and get a good reaction from someone, that’s amazing. Magnify that by playing in front of hundreds, if not thousands of people, and I do think it’s like a drug. It messes with the chemicals in your body and is a weird feeling – weird in a great way. It’s not like the real world.” Q. Which other musicians you love live? “I’ve seen Adele in front of 500 and 80,000 people and she makes such a connection that it’s like being in her living room with her. I was going to say that’s her skill but it’s natural. I saw Gary Barlow the other day – again at Hampton Court Palace. I know Gary and said hi. When you look at his solo and band career he’s got a helluva set list – he’s worked for that and really works for his audience. Having read his book, I know he’s been through some s****y times and I think that always makes you appreciate what you’ve got more, and give more.” l Beautiful Life is out now and Rick Astley will perform at London’s Eventim Apollo on 8th & 9th November.

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explore the museum and use the science behind crime scene investigation and detective work to establish when, where and how the crimes occurred. You’ll learn about the tiny animals used to determine time of death, analyse fingerprints with real-life police officers, decode blood spatter patterns and work with forensic experts to catch the killer. This event is for those aged 18 and over. Bookings are required. Ticket includes a free drink on arrival. Tickets are £63, or £56.70 for members. Book online at www.nhm.ac.uk/events

Time spent commuting is precious minutes - 74 a day on average - that we’ll will never get back… but imagine if you could put that “dead” time to work by getting fit while you travel to work. The guys behind London Fitness Tour have found five cool and easy ways to put the our daily commute to good use, with clever exercises and fitness tricks that will help you effortlessly get fit, toned and energised without having to hit the gym. The two basic actions of breathing and walking are central, and they suggest speed walking, adjusting your breathing pattern, muscle contractions for bum toning, stair workouts and isometric exercises while standing still waiting. For more information and training on the exercises, visit www.londonfitnesstour.com

More on the topic of our London transport… are you fed up with the District line being inexplicably delayed and cancelled without warning? If you have travelled on the tube, DLR, London Overground or TfL rail you have almost certainly been delayed on a hot, sweaty train on numerous occasions, and we all know how frustrating it is. Rather than grumbling, entrepreneur Zevi Sternlicht to set up Reeclaim, a website which automatically seeks refunds from Transport for London. This is technically your entitlement, but the refund site on TfL website is far too complicated to bother with. The ingenious little site allows you to claim money back in minutes, and once you’ve signed up, the money will come in automatically every time you’re delayed for more than 15 minutes on the underground or DLR, or over 30 minutes on the overground or TfL rail. Sign up on www.reeclaim.co.uk

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acio e pepe. Spaghetti alle vongole. Tagliolini al ragù... The days of overcooked, overpriced spag bol at Bella Italia are long gone (thank God!) and London has gone pasta mad. Following in the wake of the hugely successful Padella in Borough Market, this casual new joint on Soho’s buzzing Carnaby Street is all about fresh pasta, made on site by resident pastai. Pastaio is the brainchild of chef founder Stevie Parle who’s worked in many great London kitchens: River Café, Moro, and Petersham Nurseries to name a few. Under his watchful eye, reams and reams of organic Italian semolina pasta are extruded through bronze, landing on the plates of hungry Londoners.

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The atmosphere is of an Italian aperitivo bar on some trendy corner in Rome: hoards of young professionals linger outside, drinking and chatting as they wait (there are no reservations here). Aromas of fresh herbs waft from the open-plan kitchen, through the large windows and to the seats outside. British designer Tom Dixon worked closely with Stevie to deck out the restaurant, a colourful and contemporary open space that works perfectly in the summer months. We cool down with a couple of frozen prosecco

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slushies, (£4.50 – a must!) and ponder the tidy, minimal menu. The antipasti (£5-£9) are Italian summer on a plate: a refreshing watermelon and feta salad, oozing burrata drizzled in the finest olive oil, and an umami-packed bowl of mussels and clams that I’m still dreaming of weeks later. The latter, cooked in a butter and grillo sauce and mopped up with Coombeshead Farm sourdough, was the star of the evening. Just as they should be, the antipasti were all about top quality ingredients, and flavour. A simple menu of seven simple pasta dishes – and none over £12 – is a noble feat for somewhere just metres from Europe’s busiest shopping street. We particularly relished the wild boar, rabbit and pork agnoli, gyoza-style parcels of rich game in a mild, buttery sauce. It’s also worth noting the cacio e pepe, a little taste of Rome that’s surprisingly hard to find well executed in London. We chose to finish with a generous brick of tiramisu, also reasonably priced and topped with a thick layer of bitter cocoa. If you want decent pasta for decent prices, Pastaio is bang on the money and worth the trip to prolong feelgood summer vibes. But as is so often the case in Italy, the unpretentious antipasti steal the show. ● Pastaio, 19 Ganton St, Soho, W1F 9BN. www.pastaio.london @pastaiolondon September 2018

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“ Who Else Is Suffering With Back Pain Or Sciatica, Fed Up With Taking Painkillers And Wants To Return To Having Energy And Mobility For Living Life To The Full Again…? ” By Physiotherapist Orson Wajih

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Education Guide d Autumn 2018 Kevin Leivers of The Naked Pharmacy explains how we can help boost children’s mental health

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brain causes a cascade of hormones with wide-ranging effects such as shortness of breath, a racing heart, paling or flushing of the face, sweaty hands... The list goes on and, if left unchecked, may lead to more regular and extreme symptoms.

Increased screen time, pressure to succeed and the inability to switch off can tip the nervous system into permanent “sympathetic nervous system” mode. This is the “fight or flight” mode the body originally evolved as a mechanism to protect us from imminent danger. The anxiety response in the

Youngsters who suffer from anxiety may feel abnormal and isolated. Depression is a deeply personal issue and masks itself in many varied symptoms. Research by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has shown that perhaps the most effective treatment is personal empowerment of the sufferer’s own treatment. This means that they can learn to recognise and manage their

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symptoms, assisted by their parents. Finding the tools that work for the individual is key to success. A regular exercise routine is both physically and mentally beneficial for health, especially within a group or team which will help reduce isolation. Regular sleep and a bedtime routine is very important, so turn off all blue light-emitting devices, avoid late food or drink (give at least two hours to digest) and avoid caffeine and sugary drinks after 1pm. Encourage children to express themselves by drawing or writing; it’s such a beautiful tool as an outlet to release thoughts. Correct breathing is also vital – learn how to retrain the breath.

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d Continued... The hormonal cascade during an anxiety response causes us to shallow breathe and suck in more air than we breath out, making the panic worse. A great technique is “The Big Breath”. Tony Ulatowski has used this with more than 400 students in west London, from pre-schoolers to secondary students, for the last year and has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, teachers and pupils. Tony says: “One of the preschool teachers shared her story of a four-year-old girl with anger issues who has now learnt to take herself away, regulate her emotions, and just two or three of the big breaths help her feel better about taking control of her emotions.” A healthy balanced diet including “live” foods, vegetables and fruits can be hugely helpful. Amazingly 90% of serotonin is produced in the gut. A study from Victoria, New Zealand in 2017 found patients with moderate to severe depression had a statistically significant improvement in symptoms on a modified Mediterranean diet. Dr Chatterjee, star of the BBC’s 18 | R&A Fulham

Doctor in the House, shows diet can make a difference. However, when was the last time your doctor asked you about food when you were worried about feeling depressed?

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In the UK 16 million people experience mental illness. Three out of four mental illnesses start before the age of 18. 10% of school children have a diagnosable mental illness. Three out of four young people with mental illness are not receiving treatment. The average wait for effective treatment is 10 years. Suicide is still the biggest killer of young people in the UK. People with severe mental illness die 10-20 years earlier than the general population.

There are also some natural supplements which are safe, effective, non-addictive and adaptogenic, and that provide an evidence-based approach for mood imbalance and anxiety in children and teenagers. One of the most widely tested is the ancient spice saffron. Saffron targets the gut as well as the brain. Dr Paul Clayton, Fellow at The Institute of Food, Brain and Behaviour, believes saffron should be considered in place of current therapies, which he believes are outdated and on offtarget. He says: “By targeting core aspects of mood and anxiety, saffron

works far more rapidly than the pharmaceuticals, which are shooting at the wrong target. In short, saffron restores normal nerve function in key areas of the brain. If you have chronic inflammation, the “brakes” are put on a few key processes. Saffron takes the brakes off. Moreover, it acts very fast (hours, not weeks or months), has no withdrawal symptoms, no side effects, and is safe to use with children.” ● Free pharmacist advice, food supplements and natural medicines available from The Naked Pharmacy. Visit www.thenakedpharmacy.com or email info@thenakedpharmacy. com or call 01483 685630. September 2018

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Claire Granados suggests how we can help our youngsters improve their much-needed employability skills to enter the job market for the world of work. Here are her five tips...

he working world is constantly changing and no longer do we have “jobs for life”. Records show a quarter of graduates who left university ten years ago are in low-paid work, demonstrating university clearly isn’t the right option for all young people. What can you as parents do to ensure teenagers are aware of routes that best

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Embrace extracurricular 1. Make sure your children are engaging in hobbies they enjoy

– this allows them to discover nonacademic interests and be openminded about the future. A passion for creating jewellery could result in an innovative young entrepreneur and a mind-blowing start up!

Accept your teen 2. Too many schools and parents believe it is a failure if a young

person doesn’t progress to a toptier university. This is a damaging perception: everybody’s strengths vary. If your child isn’t academically minded or keen on university, accept this and discuss all options with them in a supportive manner.

Celebrate all success 3. Families must celebrate the successes of students who achieve

through a multitude of routes. Promoting students who attend widely respected businesses courses and vocational training alongside

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o present the best version of yourself you must feel good about yourself. We need to feel good emotionally, by understanding which values matter to us, learning how to manage our emotions and feelings, and practising mindfulness.

Oxbridge attendees will help your children realise that there are many different paths to a fulfilling career.

Practise soft skills at home 4. Careers training in schools tends to focus on preparing a good CV. This is far from the only requirement for securing a job. Try using a more holistic approach at home to develop your children’s initiative, teamwork and resilience which should be ingrained in them before they enter the workplace.

Encourage research 5. Enthusiasm about the future is the first step to success! Many

students can feel disillusioned with the excessive emphasis on university. Gently suggest to your son or daughter the benefits of browsing options – why not try doing some online aptitude tests or researching apprenticeships? Finding a route that sparks their interest can get them excited about the job market. ● For more advice on how young people can fast-track into the world of work, call Quest on 020 7233 5957 or visit www.questprofessional.co.uk

Secondly, we need to feel good physically, by eating the right foods, getting enough exercise and sleeping well. Finally, we need to present ourselves well, in appearance and in how we interact with others. When I was nine, my mother ran sessions teaching these very skills and, to September 2018

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this day, I still remember the lessons learned and employ the techniques. When I started The Sunningdale Academy I wanted to focus on the same three focus areas; etiquette, social skills, physical and emotional wellbeing. But I also wanted to “step up” the experience by bringing in

leading experts in these fields. Before my first course my husband asked me what would I regard a success? My response was clear: to empower children with tools to make them feel more confident while having fun, engaging with others in practical sessions. So what is the outcome; how

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ew topics cause as much debate as school choice. Parents are anxious to find the “right” school but how can that be assessed? Britain’s rigorous inspection regime means there are no “bad” schools but to ensure a child thrives it is essential to make the right choice for each child – “horses for courses”. Searching for the best school where your child can achieve, flourish and fulfil their potential and ambitions can be daunting. Information is readily available from the school on academic subjects offered, exam

success and future destinations, extra and super-curricular involvement, pastoral care etc which will help narrow down the process. You may also want to consider additional factors – could your child need extra learning support? Does your child have special interests which need to be nurtured and encouraged? Will the school engender the right attitude and provide the necessary skills for the fast-changing world of the future? For all of these, a thorough school visit, meeting the head, some staff and current pupils, is necessary. Nothing can replace the gut feeling about a school’s atmosphere,

Elijah Lawal, online safety communications manager for Google UK, oﬀers some about safe online thanks to Internet Legends

he internet presents a tremendous opportunity to help children with education and learning, but it is important for them to learn how to browse responsibly. This is why Google is committing to reaching over 1 million children through its Be Internet Legends and Be Internet Citizens programmes. Last year, we conducted research with more than 200 teachers to learn about their experience with online safety in the classroom. We found that teachers believe children should start learning about online safety as early as the age of seven and that 99% felt that this should be a part 22 | R&A Fulham

How do you choose the right school or nursery for your child? Jane Phelps, founder of JCP advisory educational consultancy, advises... observing how pupils relate and respond to the teachers, how the children treat each other. The world is full of damaged adults who were sent to a “good” school but not a good school for them, and they’ve suffered. Taking time, trouble and advice is the best way to ensure the best outcome, where you can enjoy your child’s education as much as they do. ● If you would like support on choosing a school, or your child would like help selecting the right subjects to study. help with uni application or post-school or uni choices, call Jane on 07713 098043 or visit www.Jcpadvisory.com

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Developed for kids aged between seven and 11 years, and accredited by the PHSE association, the programme covers essential information in a way that is easy for children to understand. Our course provides fun, age-appropriate learning experiences built around five pillars:

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We also launched Interland – a fun-filled adventure game to make learning about online safety fun and informative. Children learn about avoiding hackers, phishers and bullies practising the skills learnt with the programme. This is free online; visit www.beinternetawesome. withgoogle.com/en/interland. Internet Legends is on tour, visiting primary schools to share knowledge about staying safe online. September 2018

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he has inspired generations of artists and designers with her self portraits and passionate, vibrant and colourful creations. Now the work of the legendary Mexican icon Frida Kahlo is being honoured with a unique exhibition at London’s V&A museum. The show offers an unparalleled insight into the life of one of the most influential artists and women of the 20th century. Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up is the first exhibition outside Mexico to display the artist’s clothes and intimate possessions, reuniting them with key self-portraits and photographs to offer a fresh perspective on her compelling life story. Many objects have never been on show before. The exhibition showcases more than 200 objects from the Blue House, on the outskirts of Mexico City, where the artist was born, lived and died. Personal items including outfits, letters, jewellery, cosmetics, medicines and medical corsets were discovered in 2004 – 50 years after being sealed in the Blue House by her husband Diego Rivera following her death in 1954. Exploring Kahlo’s highly choreographed appearance and style, these include 22 distinctive colourful Tehuana garments and pre-Columbian necklaces that she strung herself. Examples of intricately hand-painted corsets and prosthetics are displayed alongside film and photography of the artist as a visual narrative of her life. Included in Kahlo’s make-up selection is her eyebrow pencil “Ebony”, still within its original packaging, which she used to emphasise her signature mono brow. Kahlo empowered herself through her art and dress after suffering a devastating near-fatal bus crash at the age of 18 which rendered her bed-bound and immobilised for protracted periods. Self-portraiture became the primary focus of her art at this point and she began to paint using a mirror inset into the canopy of her four-poster bed. Claire Wilcox, senior curator of fashion at the V&A, says: “This show offers a powerful insight into how Frida Kahlo constructed her own identity. It is a rare opportunity to access an archive that has never left Mexico before.” Co-curator Circe Henestrosa adds: “The exhibition is a very personal experience with deeply individualised objects on show – particularly her corsets, which she decorated and painted, making them appear as though she had explicitly chosen to wear them.” ● Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up runs until 4th November. Admission £15, V&A members free. www.roundandabout.co.uk

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Premier League season is in full swing again, with England’s 20 best teams battling it out. Fulham are at long last back in the top flight, alongside the usual suspects, Chelsea who are looking to begin construction on their new stadium soon. If you want to escape the football frenzy, plan your journey to avoid peak times on evenings and weekends. There are plenty of restaurants in which to take refuge or to enjoy a post-match supper such as Manuka Kitchen: just metres from Fulham Broadway station, this romantic little oasis of calm feels a world away from the hustle and bustle. They have a seasonally changing menu of simple food and a gin-focused cocktail bar. Every Tuesday you can get mussels and a glass of wine for £17.50. Visit them at 510 Fulham Road, SW6 5NJ. With the Victoria and Albert Museum as its hub, London Design Festival takes place from 15th to 23rd September. The annual festival celebrates and promotes London as the design capital of the world, offering a range of creative installations and events celebrating contemporary design, art and architecture across the city. During the festival, hundreds of large-scale installations, exhibitions and events will pop up in many unique spaces across London, from world-famous museums to small local studios. The V&A is the hub of the London Design Festival, hosting a wide range of activities, from tours and

workshops, to installations and exhibitions. The Design Museum in Kensington is also playing a central role. If you’ve not visited before, this is the perfect time to check the Design Museum out. It’s a unique 1960s Grade II listed building on Kensington High Street, which was recently named European Museum of the Year 2018. For more information, visit www.londondesignfestival.com September also sees Totally Thames festival, a month-long series of events celebrating London’s iconic river. Various events will take place along the river’s 42-mile stretch. Throughout London and beyond, stroll along the Thames to see large-scale art installations, free exhibitions and live performances. A creative and diverse programme includes story-telling, the world’s oldest boat race (allegedly), and an archaeological tour of the river’s surroundings. See boats of all sizes cruise down the river, or get on the water yourself with various watersports and boat parties. A highlight will be a below-river concert in South Bascule Chamber, an atmospheric subterranean Victorian space at Tower Bridge, 20th-23rd September. For more information, visit www.totallythames.org Chef Mark Hix invites you to join him for his annual Oyster Celebration at HIX Oyster & Chop House near Farringdon on Saturday, 15th September, when he

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Fans are promised a night of unbridled joy when one of the world’s most renowned singers brings his varied repertoire to the Southbank with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

ir Bryn Terfel has been honoured by the Queen for services to music, and now he will show off his remarkable voice that has won him an army of fans across the globe.

Since winning the Lieder Prize in 1989, Welshman Bryn, who is 52, has not only conquered the stages of the great opera houses, but also proved himself equally at home on the concert platform.

The great bass-baritone singer is booked for one night only at the Southbank next month, on Friday, 5th October, to belt out a selection of favourite songs and arias.

Bryn’s career has taken him from the opening ceremony of the Millennium Stadium to a gala concert in New York’s Central Park with his great friend Andrea Bocelli.

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Growing up on a farm, he was taught to sing by a family friend as a young child and has always been proud of his roots. He was awarded the CBE in 2003, the Queens Medal for Music in 2006 and a knighthood last year.

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and his team will see in the native season of the British oyster. To mark the occasion, Hix’s restaurant will host a dayof festivities, serving British rock and native oysters for £1 paired to seasonal drinks. Following last year’s success, Mark has teamed up with fellow oyster lovers and experts Robin Hancock (Wright Brothers) Pete Miles (Dorset Oysters) Nigel Bloxham (Crab House Cafe) and more, who will serve their oysters while chatting to guests. Pop down 12-5pm for talks, demos and tastings with each host showcasing their favourite way to eat this beloved mollusc. Guests can also tuck in to cones of HIX fish ‘n’ chips, cockle popcorn and tubs of British seafood. Book to avoid disappointment or turn up. Visit www.hixrestaurants. co.uk or head to 36-37 Greenhill Rents, EC1M 6BN.

Head to the Saatchi gallery for the final few days of Known Unknowns, an excellent exhibition which lasts until 8th September. The premise of Known Unknowns is that the 17 featured artists are obscure to most people, but highly respected and influential within a certain niche; artists you should but don’t yet know. All born between 1966 and 1990, the individual artists work in a diverse range of media, from video to sculpture to collage. Admission is free, with last entry at 5.30pm. Go along to the Saatchi Gallery (closest tube station is Sloane Square) at Duke of York’s HQ, King’s Road, SW3 4RY.

Hammersmith-based charity Resurgo has launched its first ever social impact accelerator, helping entrepreneurs who want to make a difference in the world. Based on Macbeth Street, this new initiative by Resurgo aims to help businesses to help everyone, particularly those who are socially excluded. The charity, which has been based in H&F for the last 15 years, helps local 16-24 year-olds who are not in employment or education. Some 75% of the young people they help remain in work a year later. Resurgo has welcomed entrepreneurs from seven businesses with social impact at their heart, who are now participating in a 12-week programme. These include Luminary Bakery, which offers training, employment and community through employing women from disadvantaged backgrounds in their wholesale bakery business, Nightingale, a software company using artificial intelligence to spot mental health struggles in young people, and New Ground Coffee, bringing employment and training opportunities to ex-offenders through coffee. To find out more, visit www.resurgo.org.uk Queen lovers, tune in, for there’s a once-in-alifetime opportunity to get behind the scenes access into the creation of Bohemian Rhapsody... in Hammersmith! Ahead of a film following the path of iconic rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury to stardom (due

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Turning point

September signifies a change of the seasons, woodland walks and cosy evenings in. Here are seasonal recipes that provide comfort as well as nourishment. Serves

Mussel linguine with saﬀron cream &samphire

Once you get going with this recipe, it’s a bit of a whirlwind from pan to plate so get your ingredients prepped before turning on the hob. Take four large, firm tomatoes and score a cross into the base of each before placing in boiling water for a minute or two then use a slotted spoon to transfer to cold water. When cool enough to handle, peel off skins, remove seeds and membrane, chop and leave to one side. In a small bowl add 3tbsp of just-boiled water to a good pinch of saffron threads and leave until needed. Thinly slice four cloves of garlic, finely chop a handful of fresh parsley and zest one lemon, adding the juice from half. Measure 150ml white wine and 4tbsp of single cream.Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil and cook pasta. Meanwhile, heat 2tbsp olive oil in a pan with a lid and gently sauté your garlic, until golden; add your tomato, wine, saffron (with infused water) and season. Bring to a boil, letting the wine cook out a few minutes, then add 400g of fresh mussels and cook for about five minutes (with lid on) until open. Add lemon juice, zest, cream and samphire with a sprinkle of Aleppo chilli flakes and check seasoning, cooking for a few minutes before stirring into pasta. Serve with fresh parsley.

Rose veal schnitzel

Autumnal coleslaw

You can use pork or chicken for this schnitzel but I think rose veal works best for its sweet and tender flavour. Make breadcrumbs with day-old bread (or dry slowly in a warm oven before blitzing to small crumbs in a food processor; I like to add rosemary and lemon zest). Place your breadcrumbs in a shallow dish then whisk two eggs and place in a second shallow dish and place well-seasoned plain flour in a third. Cover your escalopes with greaseproof paper and beat to about 5mm thin. Coat each in flour then egg then crumb and refrigerate until required. Heat olive oil with a knob of butter and when a crumb dropped in sizzles and rises to the surface, cook each schnitzel for a minute or two on each side until they turn crispy golden. Blot with kitchen paper and serve with fresh lemon.

Chop the following finely and add to a large bowl; one fennel bulb, six radishes, half a red onion, ¼ green cabbage and ¼ red cabbage then add a grated carrot. Make your dressing by mixing 250g natural yoghurt with two minced garlic cloves, 1tsp of Dijon mustard, ½ tsp each of celery salt and ground pepper and juice of ½ a lemon. Stir in the coleslaw and garnish with chopped toasted pecans.

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to hit cinemas in October) recording engineer, producer and musician Gary Langan will offer unparalleled behindthe-scenes access into the creation of the famous track. Head to the Festival of Sound, The Music and Audio Show, 28th-30th September at the Novotel Conference Centre. Visit www.festivalofsound.co.uk

Back on the Thames again, and Foreshore Festival comes to Putney on 23rd September. Make your way down for a fun family day out with a range of activities on and near the river. The festival to celebrate recreation environmental activities, raising awareness of the risks as well as highlighting the beauty of this unique and historic river threading through our capital. The day is hosted by Tideway, who are working to clean up the river by building London’s ‘super sewer’, the Thames Tideway Tunnel. The festival takes place from 11am to 5pm at Putney Embankment, SW15 1LB. For more information on Tideway’s fascinating long-term project, visit www. tideway.london The International London Tattoo Convention and Tattoo Life announces its highly anticipated September event. This will showcase the very best international tattoo artists, an exclusive award-winning film premiere,

legendary guest judges, tattoo competitions, art exhibitions, workshops, blistering live bands and sizzling multi-skilled performances plus more! The International London Tattoo Convention has picked 400 pioneering tattoo artists from studios around the globe to take part in the 14th annual show. Renowned attendees include Nikko Hurtado – who is famed for his realism work and tattooing Cheryl Cole’s buttocks plus many of these cutting-edge artists. The show will take place on 28-30th September at Tobacco Dock, E1W. For more information please visit www.thelondontattooconvention.com Pampered pooch alert! Surprising new research reveals London dog owners spend £2 billion on their pets every year, excluding pet food and medical costs. Apparently pet owners spend more than £4k a year on average for dog walking services, grooming, training and pet sitting, which amounts to more than 10% of the average UK salary! The study, by www.bark.com, also reveals London is unsurprisingly the most expensive region for dog training with an average cost of £109 per class. In contrast the North East is cheapest, with training averaging £74.

Have a superb September, everyone, and look forward to seeing you here in October! JE

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