Chiswick & The West December 2016 by Runwild Media Group

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WHAT’S INSIDE An insight into this issue

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“This year, the Journal rounds up the best places for a festive bevvy, as well as offering top tips for spectacular yuletide treats and all the wine recommendations you can shake a candy cane at. Good health!” – FOOD AND DRINK

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KIM WILDE

“Taking hits from her re-released Christmas album, Wilde Winter Songbook, she’ll perform some well-known yuletide classics as well as her own tracks. Buckle up, things are going to get Wilde.” – MUSIC “Read this book and the next time a waiter asks you to sample the wine, you might just be able to sniff and sip your way through the awkwardness with ease.” – BOOKS AND READING

“Told through the eyes of Radcliffe’s character Igor, we are treated to a tale about his friendship with young medical student Victor Frankenstein.” – FILM

PRODUCTION Alice Ford Oscar Viney Hugo Wheatley Jamie Steele

VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN

[editor’s letter and contents]

From the

editor

CONTENTS

eck the halls with boughs of holly, get that big bird ready to roast and make sure your presents are all wrapped – it’s Christmas time. To kick off our

December issue, we’ve got an advent calendar of festive fun from

page four, which includes plenty of carol concerts and other events to get you into the holiday spirit. Turn to pages eight and nine to see our regular film and music listings, and from page 22 you can get inspiration for some stocking fillers with our best reads. Meanwhile, from page 10, the food and drink frenzy begins with Emily Adams’ guide to pubs in the area that offer the best yuletide drinks. See page 12 for a review of The Ginger Pig’s seasonal sausage rolls, with wine recommendations from The Good Wine Shop in

w11 opera, see more details from page four

REGULARS 4

Chiswick and, lastly, we try the newest addition to the Brew family to see whether the Aussie café will fit into W4, on page 13. Finally, don’t forget to flick to page 14 for our special theatre

WHAT’S ON IN DECEMBER All the best events to attend this month

WORD ON THE STREET

The most pressing issues from vocal locals

FEATURES

pages, entitled The 12 Productions of Christmas, which includes local

shows as well as big, glossy West End triumphs.

One for the road The best places for a holiday drink Perfect for christmas Festive kitchen-fillers to make this year extra-special

On behalf of everyone at the Journal, I’d like to wish you a very

From cover to cover Good reads for whatever mood you’re in

merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

news, events and reviews 8

Coming soon to a cinema near you

just hear those sleigh bells...

December is all about festive tunes, but mainstream music still exists

brewing up a storm

The latest releases to hit the big screen

francesca Lee, Managing Editor

We try Brew, a new eatery on Chiswick High Road 14 A dog under a Christmas tree; A Victorian Christmas at the London Museum

of Water & Steam; carol singers; Sam Mackay as Usnavi and the cast of In The

Heights © Johan Persson; Barbara Zaremba; The Illusionists © Alastair Muir; a cosy fireplace; St Peter’s Church © Ian Trowbridge; a Christmas market stall

THe 12 PRODUCTIONS OF CHRISTMAS A show for each day of the season

ON THE COVER (left to right)

hitting the slope Who needs the Alps when you can ski in W4?

skin preservation society The best bits from the world of beauty

Top picks for

DECEMBER

The best events to attend this month

12 December A BABE IS BORN

12 & 13 December SINGING THEIR SOCKS OFF

Ealing Choral Society is putting on a show to support Ealing Churches Winter Night Shelter (ECWNS), a local organisation that helps homeless people in the borough during the winter months. You can expect to hear all the classic carols to get you into a festive (and, hopefully, giving) mood, and it’s conducted by the very talented Jonathan Williams. What’s more, if it gets you in the mood to get involved yourself, you can join the society and be part of next year’s charitable singalong and raise some money and awareness for a very worthwhile cause. Song sheets at the ready!

The annual candle-lit Christmas concert returns to Hammersmith courtesy of the local music club Petros Singers. The group will tell the whole tale of the nativity from the Angel Gabriel’s visit to Mary, to the birth of the baby Jesus in the stable and the worship of the new-born king. Join the group to hear ‘dazzling and diverse music spanning five centuries’ from composers including Felix Mendelssohn, Samuel Scheidt, Anton Bruckner, Arvo Pärt, Jonathan Dove, Bob Chilcott and John Rutter.

W11 Opera is performing in Hammersmith’s Posk Theatre for your enjoyment this month, offering a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s Wild Swans, called Eliza and the Swans. Thanks to an evil witch queen, Eliza is raised by strangers while her brothers are transformed into swans, a curse that Eliza has to try and break. She does this by knitting nettle jackets and she doesn’t talk much as she is mute – a trait that is taken as a sign of witchery. Will Eliza be burned at the stake or will she return to being a princess?

£15 in advance, £10 advanced concessions, £17 on the door, £12 on the door concessions, 7pm, St Peter’s Church, Black Lion Lane, W6 9BE, email tickets@petrossingers.org for tickets, petrossingers.org

£16, £12 under 18, Sunday 7pm all tickets £16, shows at 3.30pm and 7pm, for tickets email boxoffice@w11opera.org or call 07970 792 304. The Posk Theatre, 238-246 King Street, W6 0RF, posk.org, w11opera.org

£12, £6 children (under 16), 7pm, St Barnabas Church, Pitshanger Lane, W5 1QG, 020 8993 6465, ealingchoralsociety.org.uk

light a choir in my heart

12 December LIGHT A CHOIR IN MY HEART

a babe is born

[what’s on]

17 December HAPPY ONE YEAR

19 December HARMONIOUS HUMMING

Until 24 December HO! HO! HOME!

Celebrating her first year in Chiswick, makeup artist Barbara Zaremba is hosting an event at her salon Zaremba London. She’s invited her clients to revel in her first 12 months of success and marvel at the results of her treatments, but anyone is welcome to pop in and help the celebrations along. There will be plenty of Prosecco and cupcakes, as well as goodie bags and discount vouchers up for grabs. Party-goers will also be able to have an HD Brows treatment for free. Head down and see what the salon might be able to offer you in the near future.

Join the winner of Ealing Council’s most innovative entrepreneurial idea for the community, Sergio Lopez-Figueroa, for a fun afternoon of music and mindfulness. Humming in Harmony is a free workshop that aims to tackle stress and anxiety as well as being a great place to meet like-minded people. Through a combination of breathing exercises and pitch recognition, the session will improve listening skills as a starting point, before developing your overall wellbeing. If you want peace and tranquillity in the run-up to the busiest holiday of the year, this might be the perfect stress-buster.

Santa’s Grotto is at Westfield in Shepherd’s Bush until Christmas Eve, after which Father Christmas has to pack up and make his way to his special commitments for the rest of the evening. The grotto is in collaboration with DreamWorks, meaning you’ll be in the company of many of the studio’s favourite famous faces. You can expect to be led around by Shrek and Donkey and enjoy a sleigh ride like no other – and when visitors reach North Pole customs, their Christmas passports will have to be stamped, making them official visitors to a place where all things are utterly Christmassy.

Zaremba Semi Permanent Make-up London, 8pm, 2 Acton Lane, W4 5NE, 07772 644 195, zarembalondon.com

Free, Mama Biashara shop, West 12 Shopping Centre, W12 8PP, 07811 458779, bigbang-lab.com

See website for various ticket prices and opening times, Westfield London, Ariel Way, W12 7GF, 020 7061 1400, uk.westfield.com

happy one year

singing their socks off

[what’s on]

online chatter

Look back to last month Last month, Chiswick’s latest shop opened its doors for business, and that business is all things outdoorsy. Cotswold Outdoor opened its Chiswick store on 13 November and offered its first 100 customers who spent more than £50 a goodie bag. Having been helping those with a passion for the outside world for more than 40 years, the company has recommended retailer status from the Duke of Edinburgh Award, the National Trust and many others. There are now 73 stores open and customers can browse and shop online for a full range of all-weather, activity and lifestyle clothing and equipment. Welcome to Chiswick High Road, Cotswold Outdoor! 319-327 Chiswick High Road, W4 4HH, 020 3758 3312, cotswoldoutdoor.com

What’s got local tongues wagging recently?

@Chiswick_Nikki The sun is out in #Chiswick & so are the birds too! Wishing you a bright, soaringly super day!

@Chiswick_House Chiswick House has won Best Local Culture in Chiswick!

@chiswickish Mmm… RT @smokehouseN1: Try our chicharron-style pork crackling today, with gochujang mayonnaise! #chiswick

@GeorgeIVW4 Ahhhh the lovely Sam on the piano on a Sunday lunchtime. Bliss! #SundayFunday #Chiswick cotswold outdoor in chiswick

@HammersmithBID Welcome to Hammersmith,

traditional and festive

just up the road The London Museum of Water & Steam

@leonrestaurants. We are happy to see you @HammersBroadway.

is hosting a Victorian Christmas event for

@LBHF

your enjoyment this month. The Steam

Ravenscourt Dental Practice wins Best

Hall will be filled with festive music, while

Hammersmith Business #lbhfbba2015 in

families enjoy special seasonal activities

public vote.

and they can warm up with a glass of mulled wine as the rotative engines slowly

The Christmas Market at Tate Modern

turn. Don’t forget to ride behind Thomas

@ContactusEaling

Wicksteed, the resident Waterworks

Breakfast at @eleccoffee #HavenGreen

steam locomotive.

#Ealing with @YuriBender to celebrate the end of a good week.

returns, with its wooden chalets and warm, glowing lights. Located outside the

£11.50, £10 concessions, £5 child (under

Tate Modern and along the river front, this

15), until 20 December, 11am-4pm, Green

central location is perfect for people to

Dragon Lane, TW8 0EN, 020 8568 4757,

@CathPG

waterandsteam.org.uk

Queuing for @PhoRestaurant in the cold

nip intowinter after seeing the Christmas lights hyde park wonderland elsewhere in the capital. All the usual

in #Ealing

Christmas market suspects will be there, including big ol’ bratwursts, delicious crêpes and some delicious (or disgusting

@AllOriginalEali

if you prefer your wine untampered with)

Happy 1st Birthday Floyd #shopdog

authentic glühwein.

@lornakylecards @babyeboutique @theline_ealing @makeitealing

Free, until 23 December, from 11am-9pm or 10pm depending on day. Bankside Tate Modern, SE1 9TG, xmas-markets.com

@belleamesw13

[FILM]

Coming soon to a cinema

near you

The latest releases to hit the big screen

viCtor frankenstein

3 December Victor Frankenstein

and-a-bit of easy-watching entertainment. The plot follows the two as they decide to throw one last house party before their parents sell their family home. It’ll be a raucous, rambunctious and hilarious story, and we can’t wait.

11 December By the Sea

17 December Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

Directed by Angelina Jolie Starring Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Mélanie Laurent The husband and wife have teamed up for this film, with Angelina Jolie taking charge as the project’s director. Set in France in the mid-1970s, former dancer Vanessa and her writer husband Roland travel the country together. Their marriage is stagnating and they’re drifting apart, until they reach a small seaside town and begin to draw close to some of its vibrant characters.

Directed by Paul McGuigan Starring Daniel Radcliffe, James McAvoy and Jessica Brown Findlay Told through the eyes of Radcliffe’s character Igor, we are treated to a tale about his friendship with young medical student Victor Frankenstein. As the plot progresses, the audience becomes eyewitnesses to the changing attitudes and personality of Frankenstein, leading to the climax where it shows him become the man that is so wellknown around the world today. A brilliant twist on an age-old story, this film is a refreshing take on Mary Shelley’s novel.

12 December Sisters

Directed by Jason Moore Starring Amy Poehler, Kate McKinnon and Tina Fey A new film from comedy sisters Fey and Poehler will undoubtedly please their loyal fan base and anyone looking for an hour-

krampus

4 December Krampus

Directed by Michael Dougherty Starring Luke Hawker, David Koechner, Ivy George and Adam Scott A young boy has a bad Christmas and ends up, rather unfortunately, summoning a demon into his family home. The story is inspired by German Alpine folklore about Krampus, a horned, anthropomorphic figure. In the traditional tales of the Krampus

figure, he travels around punishing children at Christmas time who have misbehaved throughout the year – essentially doing the opposite of Saint Nicholas. That’s one way to keep the kids quiet and in bed on Christmas Eve, that’s for sure.

Directed by J.J. Abrams Starring Daisy Ridley, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford The latest instalment from what might be the most famous movie franchise to ever exist arrives this month, with familiar faces and some brand-new ones too. It’s set 30 years after Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi and promises action, thrills, villains and heroes, much in the same way as the other films have. People across the globe have waited decades for this, so let’s hope it lives up to expectation.

26 December In the Heart of the Sea

Directed by Ron Howard Starring Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy and Brendan Gleeson Based on a true event that happened in 1820, In the Heart of the Sea depicts a whaling ship that’s being preyed upon by a sperm whale, until eventually stranding its crew at sea for 90 days. None of them are swallowed by the big swimming mammal, we’re very pleased to report.

in the heart of the sea sisters

[music]

Just hear those

sleigh bells… December is all about festive tunes, but normal music still exists – and here’s the proof o2 shepherd’s bush empire 11 December Black Star Riders

£27.50, doors 6.30pm

13 December Family

new year’s eve pick 31 December WHITE MISCHIEF NEW YEAR’S EVE VARIETY EXTRAVAGANZA Think cabaret, circus, aerial and music acts, alongside DJs, dancing and © featureflash

2015 saw this group release their muchapplauded album The Killer Instinct, and followed it up with sold-out tours across the UK and the rest of Europe. The band formed in 2012, comprising some members from the line-up of the band Thin Lizzy. It was decided that the new music shouldn’t be released under that name, and so Black Star Riders was born.

walkabout entertainment acts and you’ve got a fairly good idea how this evening kim wilde

18 December Kim Wilde’s Christmas Party

An English rock ensemble that formed in 1966, Family disbanded in 1973 after a relatively short but successful run, causing the group to be seen as an unjustly forgotten act. Most of the band’s success was in the United Kingdom, where it achieved recognition through its albums, club and concert tours and appearances at festivals.

Okay, so it’s virtually impossible to list concerts in December without one or two Christmas-themed shows slipping through the net. Taking hits from her re-released Christmas album, Wilde Winter Songbook, she’ll perform some well-known yuletide classics as well as her own tracks. Buckle up, things are going to get Wilde.

From £35, 7pm

£25, 7pm

O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 8TT, 0844 477 2000, o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

will go down. With so much to enjoy before midnight, it’s a popular event – so book your tickets before this intimate venue is full. £15 for 11.30pm entry, from £35 for entire evening, 8pm, 310 Uxbridge Road, W12 7LJ, 020 8222 6955, bushhallmusic.co.uk

christmas is ruined The three worst Christmas number-ones to avoid this year Mr Blobby by Mr Blobby

hammersmith apollo 16 December Caro Emerald

She’s a retro-pop icon, best-known in the UK for her second studio album The Shocking Miss Emerald, which got to the number one spot both here and across Europe. Her style is easy-listening 1940s jazz with incredibly infectious beats, so her songs are uplifting, feel-good ditties that put smiles on faces.

Cripplingly catchy and outrageous in almost every way, this song was at the

30 December Bay City Rollers

Shang-a-lang-a-hang about! Look who’s back for a Christmas performance like no other: it’s the Bay City Rollers. Starring original members Les McKeown, Alan Longmuir and Stuart Wood, it’ll be like you’re back in the 1970s, so why not get your finest orange, brown and yellow garments on?

festive top spot in 1993. Lily the Pink by The Scaffold From 1968, this comedy song makes the list purely because we can’t get it out of our heads. Can We Fix It? by Bob the Builder Can you fix ruining the first Christmas of the new millennium? We doubt that very

From £29.25, 7pm

From £38.25, 7pm

much, Bob.

Eventim Apollo, 45 Queen Caroline Street, W6 9QH, 0844 249 1000, eventimapollo.com

[food and drink]

Eat, drink and

be merry

Food and drink are a huge part of Christmas, so why not embrace it all and stuff yourself silly? This year, the Journal rounds up the best places for a festive bevvy, as well as offering top tips for spectacular yuletide treats and all the wine recommendations you can shake a candy cane at. Good health!

[FOOD AND DRINK]

One for

the road Once you’ve scoffed all the mince pies and turkey sandwiches you can lay your hands on, all you’ll want to do is sit down by the fireplace with a nice Christmassy tipple. Here are some of Emily Adams’s favourite places to kick back and relax this festive season

Seasonal selection

This is a pub that prides itself on an everchanging selection of seasonal ales, so you’ll never quite know what’s in store for you. The Duke of Sussex has an eclectic mix of bottled beers, real ales, wines and coffees. How about a glass of manzanilla sherry from Herederos de Argueso, like ol’ Mr Claus himself enjoys. If you’d rather enjoy some quality wine in the comfort of your own home, you can even get hold of the pub’s take away wines.

prosecco royale

Very merry medleys

With a whole bar of drinks to choose from, The Union has decided to give you a helping hand and guide you through its drinks list with some festive recommendations. It suggests going for one of its four drinks selections: the jolly, holly, merry or ivy wine medleys. Each option includes a glass of Prosecco or a Prosecco royale cocktail, followed by half a bottle of wine in one of four different varieties. And if those options don’t take your fancy, there are plenty of cocktails, spirits, bottled beers and draught beers to keep you going.

The Duke of Sussex, 75 South Parade, W4 5LF, 020 8742 8801, metropolitanpubcompany.com

A tipple or two

If I could pick anywhere to go for a relaxed drink with friends it would be, without a doubt, The Hampshire Hog. It prides itself on working with small and passionate producers, providing an excellent selection of well-known favourites and lesser-known quirkier wines. It also caters for those who

prefer more adventurous, stronger cocktails using the pub’s own infused spirits, so if you want to keep the celebrations going all the way to New Year’s Eve, pop along to this well-stocked bar. The Hampshire Hog, 227 King Street, W6 9JT, 020 8748 3391, thehampshirehog.com

All fired up

The Swan has an extensive collection of malt whiskies, sweet wines, ports, liqueurs and digestifs, which are perfect for an evening in front of its crackling fire. I particularly like the sound of the 18-year-old Chivas Regal malt whisky. The 19th-century gastropub is a cosy hideaway with wood-panelled walls and comfy leather sofas where you can sit back and mull over just how much turkey and stuffing you have devoured. The Swan, 119 Acton Lane, W4 5HH, 020 8994 8262, theswanchiswick.co.uk

The Union, 566 Chiswick High Road, W4 5YA, 020 8995, 9056, theunionbar.co.uk

the duke of sussex

the hampshire hog

[FOOD AND DRINK]

Perfect for

christmas

Festive kitchen-fillers to make this year extra-special review

Roll up, roll up! Elizabeth Finney samples The Ginger Pig’s festive offering Available until the new year are The Ginger Pig’s limited-edition Christmas sausage rolls. Adding a tantalising twist to the traditional British staple, the butchers’ chain has created a carefully crafted blend of English Stilton, subtly-seasoned pork and fresh cranberries in an all-butter puff pastry. Rich and juicy, these sumptuous sausage rolls rule the roost and one alone would make the perfect casual starter to your family feast, served with a small wedge of Stilton, a few slices of crisp apple, a bundle of celery sticks and a generous dollop of The Ginger Pig’s fruity traditional chutney. It’s the stuff of dreams. This succulently spiced yet sweet chutney is handmade in the chain’s North Yorkshire preserving kitchen, using ingredients from its own walled garden, alongside gorgeous caramelised red onion chutney and delicious British cranberry sauce. Each preserve has a perfectly balanced blend of flavours to complement the range of meats, and I can safely say that its caramelised onion chutney will be a fundamental fixture alongside my cheeseboard from now on. The Ginger Pig, 137-139 Askew Road, W12 9AU, 020 8740 4297, thegingerpig.co.uk

WHAT THE GOOD WINE SHOP TEAM IN CHISWICK WILL BE DRINKING THIS CHRISTMAS Classic Cuvée Brut, Furleigh Estate, English Quality Sparkling Wine 2011

Cape Chamonix, Pinot Noir Reserve, Elgin, South Africa, 2014

From the explosion of English Sparkling wine

For those of us who like a red with the festive

producers, this is our pick. It’s refined and

bird, then this smooth and smoky Pinot is

elegant; a great way to kick off Christmas Day!

just the job. Rich and fruity, but it won’t

£26

dominate the dinner. £22

Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru, Veuve Fourny & Fils, Vintage 2009

Madeira D’Oliveiras Verdelho 1994

We’re treating

caramel hints. We can’t wait to try this

ourselves with this

with roast gammon. £53

Just awesome! A moreish, medium-dry style, savoury, smooth with captivating

fantastic fizz from a It’s 100 per cent

Château Fonplegade, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux 2007

Chardonnay, rich and

Wow! This is big but soft and drinking brilliantly

small family domaine.

elegant with fine, soft

just now. The tannins are just so silky. One for

bubbles. Cheers!

Boxing Day beef. £37

£44

Seresin Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2014

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Les Olivets, Roger Sabon 2012 A great Rhône icon, we wouldn’t want to go

This will go spectacularly with a smoked

through Christmas without a Châteauneuf.

salmon starter. The winemaker, Clive Dougall,

Smooth and spicy, this is great value. Don’t

grew up in Chiswick. We think you can taste it!

forget to decant it. £24

He’s produced a great Kiwi Sauv Blanc with a little bit of European restraint. £16

Flaming Heart 15th Anniversary Edition Chiswick-based Compass Box Whisky has done

Pouilly-Fuissé, L’Ame Forest, Eric Forest, Burgundy 2013

it again. A smouldering special edition which

This classy, creamy Chardonnay will sort

smoke and sweet spice intermingle. £100

needs to be sipped and savoured. Layers of

out the turkey with all the trimmings. It’s an opulent but not over-oaky style. £24

Prices shown are as part of a (mixed) case of six bottles. Browse more than 900 wines online at

Pedro Ximenez, “Antique” Sherry, Fernando de Castilla

thegoodwineshop.co.uk. The Good Wine Shop,

So concentrated! This luscious liquid luxury will

chiswick@thegoodwineshop.co.uk.

perfectly complement the Christmas pud or, if

Free local delivery for 12 or more

you’re feeling outrageously naughty, pour over

bottles. Free glass and ice bath hire

vanilla ice cream. £28.50

for parties.

84 Chiswick High Road, W4 1SY, 020 8994 8184.

[REVIEW]

Brewing up

a storm Emily Adams finds out whether Chiswick is ready for all-day-Aussie-style dining

whole host of restaurants line Chiswick High Road, but a new establishment has arrived and is fighting for attention. At first glance, Brew looks more like a café and, judging by the few individuals enjoying coffee and cake on this particular evening, that’s probably what it’s best at. It feels like an ideal place for a spot of lunching and brunching with friends; a brightlycoloured sofa sits alongside wood-panelled walls, creating a laid-back café-esque style. It’s small and compact but with the odd Australian quirk that’s hard to miss, like the unusually large wood-fired pizza oven decorated with an Aboriginal print. If you fancy stepping outside for some al fresco dining, Brew certainly isn’t going to stop you – although looking out over Chiswick High Road’s constant stream of traffic may not be the most relaxing, romantic picture you’ve ever seen. But, if you do fancy some fresh London air, you’ll be warmed by heaters, the chairs have cosy covers and blankets are lovingly laid out to keep you snug. As the fifth Brew to open in London in just six years, there’s clearly a demand for Melbourne-inspired meals. The menu is extensive and offers all your favourites, including burgers, pizzas and grills, but with an Aussie twist. We kick off with an ice-cold glass of prosecco and two starters: a simple beetroot salad and a dish of bacon and cheese

croquettes that I’m still dreaming of. For my main course I try the cod and crab fishcakes with a poached egg on a (very large) bed of spinach. It’s breakfast and dinner all at once and it does the trick. My friend opts for a dinner-time staple burger, but as expected it’s not your average beef burger in a bap, it’s crammed full of pulled duck and a rather potent sauce. It’s not over-the-top, showy or fancy food but it’s good grub and something a little bit different for you to sample. We finish with a sumptuous plate of blueberry pancakes and a warm chocolate

brownie. It’s far too heavy for a dessert after two filling courses (we discover this the hard way) but the pancakes would be a great dish for brunch with friends. Whether Chiswick is quite ready for some Aussie-inspired evening dining, I’m not too sure, but as a cool, chilled café, it’s worth checking out for the cakes and sweet delicacies on offer. Eyeing up the red velvet cake on the way out, I think I might come back for a coffee, sit outside and watch Chiswick life unfold. Brew, 142 Chiswick High Road, W4 1PU, 020 8994 0568, brew-cafe.com

The 12 productions of

christmas

The best shows from the local area and elsewhere in London review

The Illusionists

A mix of magic, mystery and death-defying stunts; here’s what we thought

the illusionists

n paper it sounds exciting but while there are elements of gobsmacking showmanship, a critic of such a show might brush it off as a group of acts who have been put together because they’re not capable of hosting their own performances. Jamie Raven, who found fame on Britain’s Got Talent, has a couple of tricks that wow the audience (like shredding a newspaper running a headline against him, only to unfold it intact) but the rest of his act feels a little bit like someone’s nephew showing off his new magic kit at a family gathering. Colin Cloud bursts onto the stage at the beginning after an all-too theatrical

entrance and performs some easy-to-foil mind-reading entertainment that gets quite tiresome and feels all too much like a vanity project. Andrew Basso, the escapologist, is turned upside-down and padlocked into a tank of water, which is impressive; not least because he holds his breath for more than three minutes. Kevin James cuts people in half and is a bit creepy but watchable, Ben Blaque moves around the stage, firing his crossbow for an unimpressive and drawnout segment that’s neither an illusion nor a magic trick, and Den Den’s origami manipulation is a delicate break in the overt theatricality of the other acts. Thankfully,

David Williamson’s performance saves (and steals) the show for the simple fact that he doesn’t take himself as seriously as the others. His act involves getting kids on the stage and his ‘old-fashioned entertainer’ personality has the crowd roaring with laughter in seconds. He’s affable and is at complete ease throughout. The Illusionists is a mixed bag that really requires viewing to make your own mind up about it. See website for dates and times, tickets from £17, Shaftesbury Theatre, 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8DP, 020 7379 5399, theillusionistslive.com

[theatre]

local area FORGET ME NOT

In Australia, Gerry is hoping that he’s going to finally meet his mother – for the first time. He’s almost 60 years old and has spent his entire life believing that he was an orphan but the truth will soon be uncovered. His journey halfway across the world is what this extraordinary tale depicts and we see Gerry go through turmoil to bring his family together. It runs until 16 January, so there’s plenty of time to see it. We say… This tender play will tug at your heartstrings and it’s well worth seeing.

From £10.50, see website for dates and times. Bush Theatre, 7 Uxbridge Road, W12 8LJ, 020 8743 5050, bushtheatre.co.uk

raymond briggs’ father christmas

Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas

This is the fourth year that youngsters will be entertained by Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas and it’s become a must-see show for families. This puppet-filled musical performance tells the tale of Santa waking up from a dream of sand, sea and sun to discover it’s his busiest day of the year – Christmas Eve. It’s bound to be as popular as ever, so book tickets before they sell out. Catch it before 24 December. We say… A true Christmas tradition in Hammersmith that you’d be foolish to miss out on. See website for multiple performance times, £10, Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, W6 0QL, 020 8741 6850, lyric.co.uk

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a journey to discover whether the streets of London really are paved with gold. Will they find riches or will they wish they had never started their perilous trip? You can find out between 12 December and 2 January. We say… A classic that’s a safe choice at a wonderful local theatre.

cinderella We knew we were going to love this when we met Prince Charming and Cinderella for our November issue, but we didn’t know just how much we’d enjoy it. It’s as charming as the Prince

See website for ticket prices and times, The Questors (Judi Dench Playhouse), 12 Mattock Lane, W5 5BQ, 020 8567 5184, questors.org.uk

himself and the ideal feel-good family outing for the festive season, simply for the amount of energy on stage. There are lots of traditional panto treats with the odd twist thrown to

THE LYING KIND

’Tis the night before Christmas and Constables Blunt and Gobbel are just about to finish their shift when they have to do one last, unpleasant job; they have to break the news to an elderly couple that their daughter has been killed in a car accident. It’s a black comedy that serves as an antidote to traditional Christmas cheer from 18 to 31 December. We say… Not great for a family outing, but great for those with a fiendishly wicked sense of humour.

keep it fresh and exciting, and this cast is not afraid to throw themselves into character and embarrass themselves for the audience’s entertainment. Highlights include Prince Charming’s surprisingly smooth voice and Buttons’ breakthrough song. It’s on until 3 January and we’re wondering how next year’s performance will be able to top this one. From £15, see website for show times including evenings and matinees, Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street,

DICK WHITTINGTON & HIS CAT

Follow Dick and his cat as they embark on

See website for show times and prices, The Questors (In the Studio), 12 Mattock Lane, W5 5BQ, 020 8567 5184, questors.org.uk

W6 0QL, 020 8741 6850, lyric.co.uk

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further afield

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The Snowman

An iconic Christmas story has landed on stage. A family favourite, this story sees a boy befriend a magical snowman and follows them on exciting adventures with dancing penguins. Running until 3 January. We say… Perfect for a family outing.

Sam Mackay (centre) as Usnavi and the cast of In The Heights

In the Heights

If you’re in-need of a pick-me-up, Tony awardwinning In the Heights is a must-see. Expect never-ending energy, bright lights, all sung, acted and danced to a hip-hop score. A story about life’s struggles and young love, everyone knows everybody in this neighbourhood, which is on the brink of change. Having received rave reviews since it opened, the run has been extended until 10 April, 2016. We say… It’s fabulously upbeat and fast-paced, just try and keep up if you can. See website for dates and times, tickets from £22.50, King’s Cross Theatre, Good’s Way, King’s Cross, N1C 4UR, 0844 871 7604, intheheightslondon.com

it before 17 January. We say… Prepare to be amazed but leave your mother or mother-in-law at home for this one. Don’t say we didn’t tell you so…

Tickets from £15, see website for dates and times, The Peacock, Portugal Street, WC2A 2HT, 020 7863 8222, peacocktheatre.com

See website for dates and times, tickets from £15, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX, 020 7960 4200, southbankcentre.co.uk

Around the World in 80 Days

This performance is an adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic novel and has been penned by House of Cards writer Laura Eason, so it’s bound to be exceptional – at least we think it will be. Expect the usual farcical attempt to get around the world in a mere 80 days and feel free to laugh along as loudly as possible. It’s on until 17 January. We say… A nice break from the festive stuff.

Bewitchment on Black Ice

The classic love story of girl meets boy gets a rather sinister makeover with the production of Bewitchment on Black Ice at the Landor Theatre. This professional skating show sees a princess ruled by heartbreak, determined to ruin Christmas for everyone. Can anyone thaw her icy heart? Find out until 9 January. We say… Get ready for a spectacle on ice that will have you reaching for your skates.

From £15, see website for performance times, St. James Theatre, 12 Palace Street, SW1E 5JA, 0844 264 2140, stjamestheatre.co.uk

Derren Brown Miracle

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La Soirée

This show is certainly a feast for your eyes. The travelling vaudeville extravaganza includes cabaret, circus and burlesque, and is certainly not for the shy and retiring type. Priding itself on the ability to generate shock, laughter and disbelief, the Journal can certainly vouch for this. Make sure you see

Derren Brown knows what you’re thinking before you’ve even thought it. Or that’s how it seems at his latest show Miracle. Looking at the power of thought and self-belief, the phrase ‘the mind is a powerful thing’ has never been more apt. Until 16 January. We say... Stick with it, it’s worth it. Tickets from £19.50, see website for dates and times, Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 5AY, 0844 482 9676, palace.theater/london

See website for dates and times, tickets from £18, Landor Theatre, 70 Landor Road, SW9 9PH, 020 7737 7276, landortheatre.co.uk

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The Journal gets to know The Park Club and what it’s all about

et in 27 acres of sprawling grounds, The Park Club’s reputation precedes it. Having won the award for Best for Families at the 2014 Tatler Gym Awards, the club is every bit as impressive as its sister club, the highly-regarded Hogarth Health Club in Chiswick, also owned by the Hogarth Group. A refurbishment of The Park Club in 2013 saw its facilities become some of the most impressive in west London, with the addition of the new line of resistance and cardio training equipment from Technogym and the incorporation of a new wellness system. What’s more, the resistance equipment comes from the Olympic Village and is still proudly emblazoned with the London 2012 motif. Despite its impressive sporting reputation and equipment, The Park Club isn’t just about exercising and keeping fit – it also supports the local community in a way that makes most residents feel well in one way or another, whether it’s through personal trainers or one of the many family events it puts on throughout the year. The charity fundraising is inspiring, too, and has seen a number of professional sports personalities, including Olympians, visit the site. In 2011 and 2012, the club put on a charity music festival called Swimstock, which raised money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. This event saw the likes of UK Olympic Gold medal winner Rebecca Adlington, who raced youngsters in the pool, and Duncan Goodhew MBE attended to show their

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unbridled support. The club’s ethos and philosophy also play a significant role in supporting the wellbeing of its members. It believes, rather sensibly, that the best approach to wellness is balance so, if you fancy some alone time, the club provides facilities and services for adults only, children only and, if you want your family to find wellness together there are sessions you can all attend. The ‘pursuit of excellence’ at the club is evident from its commitment to providing the best possible service. Whether it’s a meal in the restaurant or a consultation about your fitness, members will find that the service more than meets their demands. One of the club’s main events in its varied social diary is the Strictly Charity evening, where members can enter to show off their dancing skills or simply come along for the

The best approach to wellness is balance entertainment. Previous judging panels have included singer Conor Maynard and attendees like Ronni Ancona, so it’s an event that attracts local residents, members and stars from the worlds of music and television. Last month was 2015’s effort and all proceeds were donated to the Children’s Air Ambulance charity, with the judging panel featuring David Tennant and Sally Phillips, as well as Harry Judd from McFly.

The park club’s grounds

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It’s not a church-hall type of event, either – instead it’s held in the enormous tennis dome, a vast space that allows for a huge number of revellers and energetic dancers. What The Park Club manages to achieve in its quest for wellness is a community within west London that gets together for various events – from massive fireworks shows to all-star charity bashes. The summer sees cricket games and barbecues, and the outdoor pool is well-attended when the sun is shining. There’s choice available for the fitness fanatic, for the family who want to spend some time with each other or people who are just getting together to enjoy the company of like-minded members. Wellness is all about being healthy and feeling good in all aspects of your life and this is epitomised perfectly by The Park Club. The Park Club, East Acton Lane, W3 7HB. New membership enquiries: 020 8740 4599, general enquiries: 020 8743 4321, theparkclub.co.uk

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Hitting the

slope

Who needs the Alps when you can ski in W4, writes Tom Hagues

wise, albeit anonymous person once said: “Skiing is the only sport where you spend an arm and a leg to break an arm and a leg,” and not only is that poetically perfect, it’s also true. Whether skiers are seasoned professionals (or at least think they are) or complete newbies, injuries on the slopes are common – and should it happen on the first day of a week-long trip, the rest of your expensive snow sports holiday is scuppered. For this reason, it’s a good idea to get some practice in before you go. Luckily, help is at hand in the form of Skiplex in Chiswick, based in Dukes Meadows Golf & Tennis Club, and it’s dryslope skiing with a twist. Instead of sliding down a hastily built slope and then being hoisted back to the top in some half-hearted attempt to replicate the sensation of being on an actual ski run, this organisation has gone one step further. It operates a conveyer-belt system, set into an adjustable tilting platform, which means you can get onto it and stay on it until you get utterly knackered. It stimulates the sensation of rushing down a mountain, only considerably

warmer and with fewer obstacles. Think of it as a treadmill for skiing. I’ve never skied before, so I pull my boots on and clip on my skis with the same clumsiness as a new-born foal standing up, then I grip the rail at the bottom of the slope. My instructor has me standing in a basic position and switches the slope on, and I begin skiing. The sensation is bizarre, something that I cry out and he nods in agreement. “It’s odd if you’ve never done it before!” he tells me. I get the hang of the basic stance and it’s time to push off from the rail and let myself slide back down. After a few of these, with no sign of falling over or breaking any limbs, I’m taught the snow plough position. This stance, I’m told, is one of the main ways of reducing speed on the slope and it’s done by pointing the front of the skis towards each other. I soon master it, and my still-standing state of being gives me much confidence. After this I’m told that I’m going to learn how to turn, which is where I become unstuck. It is a battle of mind against body, as I have to fight my instinct to use my torso to lean and turn. It’s all in the feet, I’m told. After much dilly-dallying and tutting as I hang in a frustrated limbo halfway up the slope, I soon get the gist and start slaloming from side-to-side. It’s difficult to maintain, but the gentle tips and help from my instructor means I soon understand what I’m supposed to be doing and I continue with my elegant weaving – at least I think it’s elegant. The session comes to a close with my stomach muscles tighter than a cyclist’s Spandex and my legs burning with their new-found strength. Dry-slope skiing is, I have discovered, an excellent core muscle workout. After a few weeks of sessions, you’ll be able to hit Switzerland’s Zermatt ski run with abs you could play a tune on. Single session from £32, Skiplex Chiswick, Dukes Meadows Golf & Tennis Club, Dan Mason Drive, W4 2SH, 020 8994 3314, skiplex.co.uk

BEST BUYS To see the full range of skiwear available for click and collect at the Chiswick store, visit cotswoldoutdoor.com 1. Salomon Men’s Express Jacket £200 In this fine colour of union blue, you’ll stand out against the white snow as you zip down the mountainside. It’s waterproof and benefits from ActiLoft insulation and the lift pass pocket in the sleeve indicates that this is a jacket made for functionality. 2. Dare2B WOMEN’S Exhilarate Jacket £160 The inside of this jacket has a pocket specifically designed for your MP3 player or iPod, as well as a handy goggle stash. There’s also a goggle wipe cloth in there, so you’ll never find yourself with impaired vision and comfort comes from the freedom of movement, which is made possible from the four-way stretch fabric. 3. Dare2B Mens Certify Pants £100 The detachable and adjustable braces on these pants will keep them in position for the duration of your ski and keep you dry, comfortable and free to move around as much as you need to thanks to the four-way stretch fabric. Plus, integral snowgaiters impede any stray powder from leaking inside.

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Skin preservation

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Liz Earle’s massive Ultimate Christmas Hamper is just the ticket for a skincare gift. Featuring Botanical Skin Saviours, Cleanse and Polish and Botanical Shine Hair Heroes products, there’s a little bit of everything here. £329, available online at uk.lizearle.com

A good accompaniment to this gel is the Oligo Protect Cream SPF 15, which utilises the lightweight texture to create healthylooking skin and help against signs of ageing – both products are online only, so order in time for Christmas. Oligo Cleansing Gel £32, Oligo Protect Cream SPF 15 £68, order from SpaceNK Apothecary uk.spacenk.com

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sychology and beauty don’t often come as a pair, but that’s changing thanks to salon Zaremba London, based in Chiswick. Barbara Zaremba, its founder, is highly qualified, holding many beauty-treatment credentials from the prestigious school Finishing Touches and

Barbara Zaremba, its founder, is highly qualified

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Nouveau Contour, and a Master’s degree in Psychology. She believes that combining her two areas of expertise allows her to get the best results from her clients because she can see what all of their needs are. She believes that she can improve her clients’ physical and mental wellbeing and she works hard to build her customers’ confidence through the use of Semi Permanent Make-Up and Meso Vytal.

helps lock in surface moisture and supports skin’s natural night-time self-repair ability. It’s the stuff of well-moisturised dreams. £35, available online at origins.co.uk

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Let’s face it, those squinty New Year’s Day eyes aren’t the best way to see in 2016, but the Eve Lom Eye Cream is a good way to combat such a ghastly start to the year. Providing the skin around your eyes with omegas three, six and nine acids, as well as powerful polypeptides, it’s perfect for those under-eye bags. £48, available at Space NK Apothecary, 172 Chiswick High Road, W4 1PR, 020 8994 3184, uk.spacenk.com

Meso Vytal is a digital micro-needling technique that interrupts wrinkle formation, improving the natural look of clients’ skin while rejuvenating it. Barbara’s client base comprises more than 500 women and men who trust her, meaning she’s a reliable beautician. What’s more, her loyalty card system means that after six treatments, customers are awarded with a free session and the treatment at Zaremba is already reasonably priced. Meso Vytal is renowned for its scar, stretch mark, wrinkle and acne treatments, and Barbara will gladly discuss clients’ needs to see how the treatment can be best applied. Meso Vytal Digital Skin Needling, £70, Zaremba London, 2A Acton Lane, W4 5NE, 07772 644 195, zarembalondon.com

From cover

to cover

Emily Adams suggests these good reads for whatever mood you’re in

easy reading By Claire Sandy, £7.99 Published by Pan Macmillan

Her 12 classic ‘master recipes’ are sure to steer you away from cooking chaos and teach you the basics of baking, including how to bake an apple pie without getting an infamous ‘soggy bottom’.

For a simple yet slightly predictable story to take your mind off the stress of Christmas, read about Asta’s struggle to save her love life in London, while she searches for her long-lost relatives in Ireland. The question is: will Asta ever find a cure for her broken heart? You can probably guess the answer to that one…

Wine Folly: A Visual Guide to the World of Wine

By Madeline Puckette and Justin Hammack, £18.99 Published by Michael Joseph Read this book and the next time a waiter asks you to sample the wine, you might just be able to sniff and sip your way through the awkwardness with ease. Wine Folly gives you the lowdown on all wines, from red and white to sparkling. You’ll soon know which glasses to use, how to match wine to your meals and it’ll educate you about the full spectrum of flavours. Pour yourself a glass and get reading.

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for wine lovers

books for cooks Mary Berry Cookery Course

By Mary Berry, £17.99 Published by DK Books What’s Christmas without a bit of Mary Berry thrown into the mix? Her cookery course book promises to turn you into a great home cook ‘the Mary Berry way’. Reviews rave about the 100 simple and easyto-follow recipes suitable for family dinners.

The Short Drop

By Matthew FitzSimmons, £8.99 Published by Thomas & Mercer This exciting debut novel by Matthew Fitzsimmons follows hacker and marine Gibson Vaughn as he tries to solve

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the mystery of Suzanne Lombard’s disappearance. On the tenth anniversary of her disappearance, new evidence comes to light and Vaughn jumps at the chance to find out what really happened. As the daughter of presidential candidate Benjamin Lombard, Vaughn comes across some powerful political players. Is he about to uncover something that will threaten Benjamin Lombard’s future?

for creative grown-ups The Magical Christmas: A Colouring Book

By Lizzie Mary Cullen, £9.99 Published by Penguin Remember how much fun it was when your biggest challenge of the day was to colour within the lines? Well, colouring isn’t just for kids any more, it’s the newest craze to relax and de-stress adults. Lizzie Mary Cullen has a festive offering for you, with images of Christmas around the world from ice skaters at the Rockefeller Center to surfers in Sydney.

for modern historians 1966: The Year the Decade Exploded

By Jon Savage, £20 Published by Faber & Faber For something a bit more challenging and thought-provoking, take a trip back to 1966, when, according to Jon Savage, pop music changed forever. Looking at The Beatles, The Who and The Kinks among many others, this book explores the highs and lows of the pop-culture revolution.

for budding scientists Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words

By Randall Munroe, £16.99 Published by John Murray Using drawings and the 1,000 most common words in our vocabulary, Randall Monroe sets about explaining everything and anything in simple terms. He simplifies everyday items like our tall roads (bridges) and food-heating radio boxes (microwaves) and asks the questions we should probably already know the answers to: how do they work and what happens if you press this button? Prepare to learn something from this interesting read.

for a little bit of humour Dilbert: Optimism Sounds Exhausting: A Dilbert Book

By Scott Adams, £13.18 Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing If you fancy a good chuckle, Dilbert has got it covered. The well-known satirical comic strip by Scott Adams is back with a new book following the trials and tribulations of Dilbert’s life. Struggling to keep up with technology and somehow passiveaggressively outwitting his superiors, Dilbert stumbles through day-to-day life in the workplace. Just like the rest of us, right?

Ladybird Classics: The Complete Audio Collection

£14.99 Published by Ladybird Ladybird is here to rescue you from the nightly bedtime-story routine with its audiobook collection of classics. Accompanied by fun and vibrant music, there are eight hours of sensitively told children’s stories including Oliver Twist, The Jungle Book, A Christmas Carol and The Wind in the Willows.

for interiors enthusiasts At Home: Sarah Style

By Sarah Richardson, £20 Published by Simon & Schuster Design guru Sarah Richardson takes readers through her personal style at home. She offers tips on how to decorate and recreate her own designs. Including never-seenbefore images of Sarah’s home, you get a rare look into the designer’s life.

for non-fiction FANs 438 Days: A FISHERMAN’s True Story of Survival at Sea

By Jonathan Franklin, £16.99 Published by Atria Books This book follows the terrifying true story of Salvador Alvarenga when his two-day fishing trip didn’t quite go to plan. A vicious storm ruined the engine of his boat and the current dragged him out to sea. Fourteen months later he finally reached solid ground, over 9,000 miles from where he started.

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Word on

THE STREET The latest from west London’s vocal locals

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KEEPING IT LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Can anyone suggest where I might buy dog-treat Christmas tree decorations? Every year we’ve had chocolate ones for the children, and our Jack Russell (Maggie) has eaten almost all of them, which is of course terrible for all parties involved. We’ve tried putting them near the top but that just caused catastrophe, as I’m sure you can imagine. It would be such a shame to discontinue the tradition altogether, but we could never exclude Maggie from the Christmas festivities. I know this might be published too late in time for Christmas, but at least I’ll know for next year. Mrs Frimley

It’s my son’s birthday at the end of January, and I tend to find that whatever presents he wants, he gets for Christmas. I think for his birthday coming up, I’ll get him something utterly individual that he didn’t know he wanted. Can anyone suggest anywhere in the area where they make personalised gifts designed by the customer (who is me, in this case)? I’m after something totally different with the wow-factor. I’d love to get something local (to Ealing) and handmade, but I just don’t know where to start. Obviously I could make something myself, but I’m not a dabhand at craftwork. Mrs Wellington

Every Christmas, my husband complains bitterly about the grit put out for snow on the roads damaging the paint on our car or making it look constantly dusty. I tell him that if people in Scandinavian countries can cope for four months, he can get on with it for a few weeks! However, this year I think I’ll treat him to some protection for the car – can someone please recommend a shop where I can find this sort of thing? I’ve had a look online but it’s either too expensive or I don’t know what I’m looking at. I live on the Shepherd’s Bush/Hammersmith border so if anyone knows of somewhere who can help me around there, I’d appreciate it. Mrs Bocking

A STRONG SOCIETY IS A HAPPY ONE The coverage of local societies in recent issues of this magazine has been very informative. It’s nice to know that there are groups who are concerned solely with the welfare or preservation of an area of significance, and learning more

about some of them has led me to make enquiries about joining one. My research so far has shown that there are so many to choose from, from the hyper local to something broader, so I’ve got to try and whittle my choices down. Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration. Mr Del Formillo

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LEST WE FORGET Thanks to the community for the very sombre event at Chiswick War Memorial [last month]. Nice to see so many people paying their respects to those lost in conflict. Mr Salver

COUNCIL WOES Hounslow Council is introducing wheelie bins left, right and centre in Chiswick, regardless as to whether the streets are wide enough to take them. Where are we supposed to put them if we don’t have front garden space (I’m not having a bin right next to my front door). I’ve complained about this, but to no avail. Mrs Hetherington

If you have anything you’d like to share, ask or say, email us at chiswick.bg@residentsjournal.co.uk, write to us at Runwild Media Group, 6th Floor, One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5AX or tweet us @ChiswickWestJ

[PROPERTY]

Property

news Kitchen Drink: Demand for wine coolers up by a third

Nearly half (48 per cent) of kitchen designers and property developers say that customers have requested wine coolers in the last 12 months, according to a survey by Direct Line Premium Insurance. More than one in three (35 per cent) state that these requests have increased in the last 12 months compared with previous years, with new-builds leading the charge of the integrated booze fridges. Twenty six per cent of property developers surveyed said that they now install wine coolers as standard in all their new-build developments, and a further 50 per cent have started including them as standard in some of their properties. Only three per cent of property developers do not offer wine coolers to customers. Beyond Blanc de Blancs, the next kitchenbased “must-have” is a boiling-water tap (43 per cent of survey respondents said these are “currently trending”), followed by induction hobs (15 per cent) and the use of specialised materials such as copper for the sink, or marble worktops (11 per cent).

St James and Beechcroft launch redevelopment of historic riverside site

Berkeley Group arm St James and retirement home specialists Beechcroft have launched the restoration of a riverside estate in west London that once belonged to George III’s chaplain. The firms have collaborated on the 39-unit Fitzroy Gate scheme in Isleworth, which will deliver a gated community of four, five and six-bedroom homes. The striking White House – an imposing listed mansion at the heart of the development – was the home of George III’s chaplain Sir William Cooper during the 19th century, and later became a convent. Both developers decided to bring marketing and branding agency Evolve on board to launch the project. Anthony Cockell, the senior account manager at Evolve in charge of marketing the project,

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said: “This development is unique for St James so there is a strong desire to maximise this opportunity and give a new lease of life to derelict historic buildings set within acres of unused parkland.”

overseas tour to Hong Kong and Singapore. Savills and Strutt & Parker are handling the properties’ sales.

First 180 Television Centre homes sell out (with 150 going to UK buyers)

It’s been reported that the first 180 units planned for inside BBC Television Centre have already been spoken for. Developer Stanhope released the first swathe of apartments in its redevelopment of the iconic west London site at the beginning of October, although more have been put up for sale than originally planned after an exuberant response. The scheme is delivering 950 new homes in total, with prices ranging from £650,000 to £7million. Another 270 units are being released in April 2016. Stanhope and its backers (Japan’s Mitsui Fudosan and Canada’s Alberta Investment Management Corporation) said they were “careful to market the apartments to UK buyers first”, and domestic buyers apparently bought about 150 of the available units, before the campaign headed on an

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[PROPERTY]

More than a

refurbishment

The Journal speaks to Andrew Nunn at the site of a brand new property

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ark Road is a long, tree-lined avenue that boarders Chiswick House and Gardens on one side and offers easy access to Chiswick Mainline Station (Waterloo) at its western end. It is the epitome of Chiswick suburbia; quiet, immaculate houses that sit well back from the road and there’s little passing traffic. Halfway down the street, an impressive house is under construction in the footprint of an old post-war home and when visiting, the work is coming on leaps and bounds. The high-end developer is Flanchford Developments, a private west London-based builder known for its quality homes in west and south-west London and has worked with Andrew Nunn, the agent representing the property, for more than 10 years. Even in its current state, with no interior

fixtures and the exterior structure still very much in progress, it’s on the market. “This works well for people who want to buy it like this and make their own amendments to the property,” Andrew tells me. “They might want to change the proposed use of some rooms to something that suits them.” It makes perfect sense and is an attractive options to some buyers – to be able to have a say in how your property should be built is not something that everyone gets the chance to do. The five or six bedrooms of this house are perfect for a family, but what kind of buyers is Andrew expecting? “Since we’re at the southern end of Chiswick, it’s likely to be a buyer from the local area and not someone from the Turnham Green end. Either that, or an international family will purchase it for its quiet location and ample space,” he replies.

“They’ll also be attracted to the suburban location,” he continues, “and the fact the houses at this end are usually larger.” The work is expected to end in spring 2016 and Andrew is confident of a quick sale. “The price per sq ft is good at this part of the postcode,” he says. “This one works out at about £833 per sq ft, and places like Bedford Park or a riverside location can be as much as £1,500 per sq ft for a similar product. There’s a lot of value for money here.” This three-storey family property with high-end specifications and plenty of space is the perfect value-formoney suburban paradise. With Andrew’s sales guidance and wealth of knowledge, it’s highly likely that it’ll be sold before the front door’s been fitted. The original property on the site was similar to those surrounding it and was considerably smaller. It’s clear to see how much extra masonry has been added onto the original floorplan and it’s now an impressive 4,400 sq ft. Andrew points out that it’s on a good side of the road and benefits from an exceptionally large west-facing garden, which will be perfect for enjoying the setting sun during the summer months. At the rear of the house, the future master suite opens out onto a large terrace, and the ground floor living area opens onto the sizeable garden. This particular part of the house is all open plan, with a formal reception area, a dining space and kitchen located here. It’ll be split-level and offer any family the perfect place to be together in. The basement is due to be turned into a utility room, cinema area and spare bedroom, which would be ideal for a nanny or occasional guest bedroom, while a dedicated cinema space will allow the upstairs floor to remain more formal. The market currently looks positively stable for a property of this calibre and there’s no doubt that the right family will snap it up without much hesitation at all. Andrew Nunn, 65 South Parade, W4 5LG, 020 8995 1500, andrewnunnassociates.co.uk

EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS IN 2015

SOLD

Barrowgate Road, Chiswick W4 Guide price: £4,500,000

Priory Avenue, Chiswick W4 Guide price: £3,850,000

Christmas is a time for planning, so over the festive break, hundreds of people will be contemplating their next move. Contact us today for a free market appraisal to make sure your property is waiting for them in the New Year. KnightFrank.co.uk/chiswick chiswick@knightfrank.com 020 3757 6230

SOLD

Chiswick Mall, Chiswick W4 Guide price: £2,275,000

Grosvenor Road, Chiswick W4 Guide price: £2,000,000

SOLD

Bath Road, Chiswick W4 Guide price: £1,950,000

Chiswick Green Studios, Chiswick W4 Guide price: £1,500,000

The Avenue, Chiswick W4 Guide price: £1,450,000

SOLD

Grove Park Terrace, Chiswick W4 Guide price: £1,250,000

Duke Road, Chiswick W4 Guide price: £1,100,000

British Grove, Chiswick W4 Guide price: £1,050,000

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The Butts, Brentford TW8 A subtstantial five bedroom detached Victorian villa This exquisite house has been the subject of a complete renovation program offering the new owner modern touches and sympathetic detailing that befits a house of this period. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, wet room, WC, kitchen, dining room, reception, drawing room, study, utility room, gym, cinema, sauna, swimming pool, front and rear gardens, roof terrace, off street parking. EPC: C. Approximately 661.17 sq m (7,117 sq ft). Freehold

Guide price: £2,700,000

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Carlton Road, Chiswick W4 A charming four bedroom semi-detached house This delightful four bedroom period property is ideally situated on a quiet residential road a short walk from Chiswick High Road. Spread over 3 floors, the house comprimises 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, large kitchen/dining room, front and rear gardens. EPC: E. Approximately 135 sq m (1,457 sq ft). Freehold

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Guide price: £1,175,000

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Darwin Road, London W5 A charming five bedroom Victorian terrace house Situated on a pretty tree lined road, this house has been sympathetically refurbished whilst maintaining a wealth of period features. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, playroom/study, kitchen/dining room, front and rear gardens. EPC: D. Approximately 130.5 sq m (1,405 sq ft). Freehold

KnightFrank.co.uk/chiswick chiswick@knightfrank.com 020 3757 6230

Guide price: £995,000

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Richford Street, London W6 A charming three bedroom Victorian end of terrace house This period property is situated on a delightful tree lined street and boasts an abundance of space and natural light throughout. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, WC, reception room, kitchen/dining room, cellar, front and rear gardens. EPC: E. Approximately 100.12 sq m (1,078 sq ft) Freehold

Guide price: £1,050,000

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St Peters Square, Chiswick W4 A stunning five bedroom family house with a private garden A beautiful Georgian five bedroom family house with period features and high ceilings.The house is situated on a desirable garden square close to Stamford Brook underground station.The property comprises 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, utility room, cloakroom, garden and communal garden. EPC: F. Approximately 223.3 sq m (2,404 sq ft). Available furnished or unfurnished Guide price: £2,650 per week

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We helped many people’s wishes come true this year… Reasons why people moved this year: 48% Moved to a bigger home 17% Moved to a new area 11% Invested or redeveloped a property 10% Moved to a smaller home

For Sale

8% Bought a second home

CHISWICK

Guide £825,000

3% Moved to the UK for a new job 3% Other wishes

SOLD

CHISWICK

Guide £5.5 million

SOMERSET ROAD W4

990 sq ft

EPC=G

For Sale

CHISWICK

Guide £2.3 million

CHISWICK

Guide £690,000

CHISWICK MALL W4

5,652 sq ft

GROVE PARK ROAD W4

2,573 sq ft

CHISWICK HIGH RD W4

791 sq ft

EXEMPT

EPC=F

EPC=C

SOLD

CHISWICK

Guide £1.45 million

For Sale

CHISWICK

Guide £1.3 million

CHISWICK

Guide £2.995 million

HEATHFIELD GDNS W4

1,754 sq ft

GLEBE STREET W4

1,319 sq ft

BURLINGTON GDNS W4

3,154 sq ft

EPC=F

EPC=D

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TO LET

LET

CHISWICK

£1,650 pw + fees apply*

MARLBOROUGH RD W4 2,761 sq ft 5

EPC=H

TO LET

LET

CHISWICK

Guide £1,700 pw

£2,650 pw + fees apply*

2,341 sq ft

ENTWISTLE TERRACE W6

701 sq ft

EPC=D

EPC=B

Guide £2,295 pw

2,357 sq ft

WOODSTOCK ROAD W4

2,579 sq ft

EPC=F

LET

CHISWICK

ST PETERS SQUARE W6 2

Guide £575 pw

RUPERT ROAD W4

LET

HAMMERSMITH

Guide £1,100 pw

RAVENSCOURT RD W6 4

1,782 sq ft EPC=E

…Here’s to doing the same in 2016. Call us 7 days a week on 020 7877 4640. TO LET CHISWICK

£600 pw + fees apply*

KEW BRIDGE ROAD TW8 1,082 sq ft 2

EPC=C

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With offices in Brook Green, Chiswick and Ealing, we’ve got west London covered.

SOLD

For Sale

BROOK GREEN

Guide £600,000

For Sale

BROOK GREEN

Guide £2.4 million

BROOK GREEN

Guide £975,000

BLYTHE ROAD W14

549 sq ft

ROWAN ROAD W6

1,877 sq ft

WOODSTOCK GROVE W12 893 sq ft

EPC=D

EPC=F

SOLD

For Sale

BROOK GREEN

Guide £550,000 581 sq ft

EDITH ROAD W14

EPC=E

For Sale

Guide £800,000

Guide £2.4 million

BROOK GREEN

EPC=D

BROOK GREEN

Guide £2.25 million

773 sq ft

DEVONPORT ROAD W12

2,594 sq ft

EPC=C

EPC=D

For Sale

BROOK GREEN

For Sale

BROOK GREEN

CATHNOR ROAD W12

For Sale Guide £2.395 million

BROOK GREEN

Guide £1.47 million

GODOLPHIN ROAD W12

2,567 sq ft

BATOUM GARDENS W6

2,303 sq ft

PADDENSWICK RD W6

1,227 sq ft

EPC=X

EPC=E

EPC=B

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TO LET

BROOK GREEN

£2,750 pw + fees apply*

LET

BROOK GREEN

£795 pw + fees apply*

BROOK GREEN

Guide £400 pw

GIRDLERS ROAD W14

4,071 sq ft

FAROE ROAD W14

1,513 sq ft

OVERSTONE ROAD W6

683 sq ft

EPC=C

EPC=D

EPC=C

TO LET

BROOK GREEN

£625 pw + fees apply* 1,232 sq ft

LORIS ROAD W6

EPC=C

LET

BROOK GREEN

BARONS KEEP W14 1

£1,500 pw + fees apply*

BROOK GREEN

Guide £923 pw

2,769 sq ft

RUTLAND GROVE W6

1,599 sq ft

EPC=E

EPC=C

Please call our west London team on 020 3618 3789 for any local property advice. TO LET BROOK GREEN

£418 pw + fees apply*

SANDRINGHAM HS W14

561 sq ft

EPC=C

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We have opened the doors to our new Ealing office at 3 The Green.

SOLD

For Sale

EALING

Guide £1.7 million

For Sale

EALING

Guide £975,000

EALING

Guide £2.95 million

TWYFORD AVENUE W3

3,068 sq ft

EAST CHURCHFIELD RD W3 1,076 sq ft

THE AVENUE W13

3,800 sq ft

EPC=E

EPC=D

SOLD

EXEMPT

For Sale

EALING

Guide £1.1 million

For Sale

EALING

Guide £2.35 million

EALING

Guide £4.35 million

ABELARD PLACE W5

1,760 sq ft

TWYFORD AVENUE W3

3,391 sq ft

MONTPELIER ROAD W5

4,726 sq ft

EPC=B

EPC=C

SOLD

For Sale

EALING

Guide £1.55 million

Guide £1.65 million

2,756 sq ft

THE BUTTS TW8

EPC=D

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EALING

WEST LODGE AVE W3

EALING

Guide £2.35 million

2,174 sq ft

HEATHCROFT W5

3,229 sq ft

EPC=D

EPC=C

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LET

EALING

£519 pw + fees apply*

LET

EALING

Guide £300 pw

EALING

Guide £475 pw

FORGE COTTAGES W5

1,319 sq ft

RANELAGH ROAD W5

632 sq ft

WESTGATE HOUSE TW8

912 sq ft

EPC=E

EPC=D

EPC=B

TO LET

LET

EALING

£450 pw + fees apply*

PARK HILL W5 3

Guide £623 pw

EALING

Guide £323 pw

1,707 sq ft

BURGOYNE HOUSE TW8 457 sq ft

EPC=E

EPC=D

ELM CRESCENT W5

1,577 sq ft

EPC=E

LET

EALING MADLEY ROAD W5

£738 pw + fees apply*

934 sq ft

TO LET EALING

EPC=B

Come in and see us or call us on 020 8018 7100 for any property wishes this Christmas. savills.co.uk

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