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Dear Resident, As the season of mistletoe and wine gets underway, the Journal has spoken to past interviewees to find out how they will be spending Christmas; from battling it out to be annual board game champion to zipping down the mountainside on toboggans; read all from page seven. Meanwhile, anyone with festive film fatigue should turn to page 12 to find out more about magician Drummond Money-Coutts’ new TV series. Lauren Romano catches up with the illusionist to talk about his travels across the globe. Lastly we roundup the local carol concerts, plays and Santa’s grottos to fill your Christmas calendar. Flick to page 28 for all the essential dates. The team at the Fulham Residents’ Journal would like to wish our readers a Merry Christmas. We look forward to bringing you all the latest news in 2015. Until next year…

Image/A festive offering from Penmayne of London hats. Read more about how founder Claire Howeson spends Christmas on page nine (penmayne.com)

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LOCAL NEWS Keep your finger on the pulse with our roundup of local news

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3 North End Road will be closed to traffic on 6 December and diversions will be in place between Lillie Road and Dawes Road from 6am to 8pm.

ew plans to invigorate the historic North End Road will be trialled this month when a pedestrianised festive market takes place on Saturday 6 December. The usual line-up of stallholders will be joined with some special and exciting offerings for the occasion and shoppers can expect to find everything from hand-made decorations and intricate crafts to

mulled wine and gourmet food. Councillor Ben Coleman, the borough’s local business champion, is looking forward to the event. ‘This one-day trial will create a more vibrant, attractive shopping area packed with stalls on both sides. We hope people will come and get their seasonal shopping off to a cracking start,’ he told the Journal, adding that he is keen to canvas feedback from

residents and businesses at a public meeting that will be held at St John’s Church (by Vanston Place) at 7pm on 10 December. In the spirit of celebrating the market’s legacy, Hammersmith & Fulham Council has given the Journal access to its archive of images from years gone by. Can you guess when these snaps were taken?

ANSWERS: 1. John Hitchcock Butchers with a display of festive poultry including Aylesbury ducks and Surrey capons, early 1920s. 2: The road is closed for the market’s 100th anniversary celebration in 1987 3: Market stalls are clustered close together in the 1960s 4: Sellers line up to offer goods in North End Road, 1908 5: Barrows and horses cart goods and people back and forth in 1904

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Christmas cheer Don’t let the turkey with all the trimmings take centre stage this Christmas – ensure you save a little of the limelight for some delectable tipples. For those at a loss over what to choose to accompany the roast to end all roasts, Parsons Green fine wine merchant Friarwood knows how to get the party started. The knowledgeable team has selected stand-out wines for the occasion specially for Journal readers.

Open for dinner As of 9 January, Barossa coffee shop will be opening for dinner every Friday and Saturday evening. We’ve heard talk that the menu will feature favourite Australian dishes such as chicken parmigiana and even kangaroo for the more adventurous diners. 277 New King’s Road, SW6 4RD, 020 7751 9711 (barossafulham.com)

Safety first Cyclists listen up: three Hammersmith and Fulham locals are behind the new safer cycling start-up company, Cycl. WingLights – versatile, high visibility indicator lights that are attached to a bike’s handlebars and switched on or off with a simple tap − are the trio’s latest innovative creation. To continue to fund the project the team is looking to raise £8,500 via Kickstarter.

Château Vignol, Bordeaux from the excellent 2009 vintage tops the shop’s list, and priced at £10.50 a bottle or £60 for six, it won’t break the bank.

For the loyal Englishman, why not try the Château SaintGeorges, Saint-Emilion at £26 a bottle?

Meanwhile those looking for great gifts might like to consider the individually boxed magnums of Bordeaux from Château Mille Roses, including Haut-Médoc and Margaux for £47.10 and £62.20 respectively.

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The beat goes on Good news for residents − there will soon be 20 per cent more locally-funded policemen and women on the beat than ever before. The council will now fund 44 officers to fight crime and anti-social behaviour. Cllr Sue Fennimore commented: ‘These officers will help fill the gap left by the government’s police cuts and they will play a vital role in tackling crime and working with us to reduce its cause.’ Chief Superintendent Gideon Springer, H&F Council Leader Stephen Cowan and Cllr Sue Fennimore, H&F Council’s Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion.

And to toast the New Year, Friarwood suggests branching out from Champagne with a Borgo Imperiale Prosecco Rose at £10.50 a bottle or £60 for six. Cheers! 26 New King’s Road, SW6 4ST, 020 7736 2628 (friarwood.com)

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celebrate Christmas with my family in the Cotswolds, where I grew up. For me, it has always been about family and friends, great food, lots of fun, games and chatter, walks in the countryside and coming home to a real fire. Last year, we had just got our new cocker spaniel puppy, which made it even more magical for everyone. My family loves Christmas, especially the build-up and all the excitement that comes with it – from buying presents, decorating the tree, Christmas parties to, most of all, my children’s nativity plays. One of our favourite days is the Wimbledon Christmas Fair and the treasure hunt in Wimbledon Village. No Christmas is complete without a carol service – this year, we’re going to Christ Church in West Wimbledon to raise funds for South London Younger Parkinson’s Network, a local charity that the Really Helpful Club supports. I can’t wait to attend as my son will be singing there with his school choir. We also love a family outing to the pantomime, and this year we will be going to see Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Richmond Theatre, starring Jerry Hall. We will be spending New Year in Cornwall. There’s nothing more restorative than a walk on a beautiful beach on New Year’s Day – it certainly helps to clear the cobwebs from the night before! My husband and son will, no doubt, go for their usual New Year’s Day surf, followed by a hot chocolate and a surfer’s breakfast at our favourite café on Polzeath Beach. There’s no better way to start the New Year.

y Christmas has had different phases. Initially it was very much a time of receiving and I have warm memories of hiding in my room with the new Douglas Adams book, or being overjoyed when my mother bought me a Star Wars Snow Speeder and an X Wing Fighter. Then, when I was 12, my mother died (my father was already long gone). My brother and I moved in with our uncle and his family and Christmases were very jolly, but only on the surface. Gradually, however, they became jolly through and through and I began to look forward to the wonderful time of family reunion, surrounded by red and gold shiny things and a massive excess of food. Now I’m married and my own son is one-year-old, I can’t wait for my wife and I to guide him through the time of receiving and onto the joyous family reunion stage, with the hope that he will skip my middle phase. Angus Watson, author of Age of Iron, which will make a canny stocking filler for lovers of great adventures (guswatson.com)

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hristmas for me is all about family, friends and food – and the perfect excuse to spend time away from everyday life with the people you love. I embrace the buzz in London in the run-up to Christmas, but I look forward to my departure when I go home to my parents’ house in Kent on Christmas Eve. That’s when the festive season really kicks off for me; there’s always such an air of excitement on the train and it’s the only time when people talk to others in the carriage! Christmas traditions are taken very seriously in our family (despite our age). We still leave brandy and mince pies for Father Christmas and carrots and Smarties for the reindeer and we open our stockings on Mum and Dad’s bed on Christmas Day morning. Last year my family made a fedora wreath for the door to celebrate Penmayne of London’s first Christmas, which was an amazing and very thoughtful touch.

Below, from left / Ray Rackham & Tom Lees ©David Ovenden)

Claire Howeson, founder of Penmayne of London hats (penmayne.com)

These days, the best bit is opening my presents from my husband in bed on Christmas Eve morning

e each enjoy very different festive seasons. Ray’s Christmas begins the day after Guy Fawkes Night, so the festive merriment is an almost six-week affair. He can be heard whistling carols from early November until Twelfth Night as he makes booze-soaked desserts, pickles onions and glazes hams on an almost mass-catering level for weeks. Tom spends his Christmas with his incredibly competitive family. Games start with the traditional ‘cupcake/mince pie-decorating competition’ on Christmas Eve followed by a board game called ‘Dizzy Dinosaur’ (it’s excellent, look it up – Tom is currently the Lees family reigning champion) and always includes a game of cricket on Boxing Day. This year, Christmas will be especially exciting for both of us, as throughout December our first musical Apartment 40C (with music by Tom and lyrics/book by Ray) will be playing at the London Theatre Workshop. It will be the best present we could have hoped for.

y favourite memories of Christmas involve the various traditions we had as a family before my parents got divorced: my brother and I opening our stockings at the crack of dawn, eating smoked salmon with Champagne late morning, then my brother and I finally (after much begging!) being allowed to hand out the presents under the tree. We’d then have a late lunch, which would usually turn into a complete riot of party games, followed by long naps in front of the TV. Since my own marriage, each year now varies, as there are different families to see. These days, the best bit is opening my presents from my husband in bed on Christmas Eve morning (his dad is German so they celebrate early). This year, it will be interesting to see how long our Christmas tree and all the decorations last with our new kitten around, who has a tendency to knock everything over!

Ray Rackham and Tom Lees from the London Theatre Workshop (londontheatreworkshop.co.uk). Turn to page 28 to find out more about Apartment 40C

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s a Canadian married to a Scot, my husband Alistair and I usually alternate between Christmases spent in Vancouver and the Borders. This year, with our first baby due early in December, we will be celebrating at home in Parsons Green. I absolutely love the festive season and look forward to carrying on the traditions we grew up with, and starting a few of our own – a Christmas Eve drink at the White Horse, a walk in Bishops Park on 25 December and my favourite holiday films like Miracle on 34th Street and White Christmas are definitely on the agenda! Jane Strang Steel, co-founder of the Parsons Green Film Society (parsonsgreenfilmsociety.com)

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All Saints Fulham welcomes 2,000 people through its doors in 18 hours, from Crib Services on Christmas Eve to the last Christmas Day service

Lucy Stratton, founder of The Rose Cake Company (therosecakecompany.com)

Reverend Canon Joseph Hawes, Vicar at All Saints Church (allsaints-fulham.org.uk)

he joy of owning The Rose Cake Company is that I’m always part of someone’s special occasion. Christmas for me is all about family – from endless discussions months in advance to decide on the menu, to watching my nieces rushing around with chocolate on their faces and tinsel in their hair. And, of course, creating a show-stopping Christmas cake – or cakes! The sweet centrepiece has a Marmite effect; our family has some traditional fruit cake lovers and some haters, so I make two different varieties for everyone to enjoy a slice. This year I set out to turn fruit cakes loathers into lovers. I’ve created a new recipe that celebrates all the good things of a Christmas cake plus I’ve added some little novel additions along the way that will blow Santa’s stockings off.

ll Saints Fulham welcomes 2,000 people through its doors in 18 hours, from Crib Services on Christmas Eve to the last Christmas Day mass. This is a major logistical exercise: large numbers, potential fire risks (young children, dressed up as angels, holding lighted candles...), ‘well-refreshed’ midnight revellers and high spirits all round. Having said that, Christmas is my favourite time of year as it is the chance to make a link between God’s love, seen in a new-born child, and the potential for the human heart to reflect that love. Whether you are a regular churchgoer or just attend once a year, all are welcome.

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his Christmas is going to be particularly special as it will be our first in our new skiing apartment in Wengen, Switzerland. We have been going to this spectacularly unspoilt town in the Alps for more than six years. The scenery never fails to take my breath away; it is picture-postcard perfect. No cars are permitted in the village − in fact, the only form of transport is the electric trains that zip noiselessly up the mountain. My children always enjoy the curling competitions, ice hockey and figure skating that take place at the palatial ice rink. Christmas lunch is spent halfway up the summit at a place called the Wengen Alp. The food is delicious, and afterwards the kids, my husband and my brother’s family will all toboggan down the mountain with our two dogs, Noah the spaniel and Oscar the retriever – it is always a very enjoyable afternoon. We love it so much that New Year’s Day is spent doing the same thing. Up until now we used to stay at dog-friendly hotels as our apartment has taken all year to complete. We have imported all the furniture from London, so it will be very special to be in our new home at the top of the village with astonishing views of the Jungfrau, the Eiger and the Mönch. I can’t wait!’ Anastasia Baker, founder of Night Nannies (nightnannies.com)

hristmas is my favourite time of year. I love all the decorations, the food and the thought that goes into buying presents for everyone. As an event organiser, I see wonderful ideas all the time for both wrapping and decorating. For many years now I have put a 10ft tree up in my flat as I always have a children’s tea party the last weekend before Christmas. Originally it was for my godchildren and their siblings, but it seems to have grown somewhat! I always make too much tea and everyone has a parcel to find on or under the tree. As the children have gotten older, the games have become more raucous. When I finally make it home to the country on 23 or 24 December, it’s a traditional affair with decorations festooning the doors, a gigantic evergreen that reaches up to the first floor beside the stairs, gloriously wrapped parcels underneath and a fridge full of food and wine. I once went to India at Christmas and vowed never to leave England again over the festive season. Parcels, noise, fires, food and drink – it’s my idea of heaven. Wonkie Hills, founder of Zest Events (zestevents.com)

or me Christmas always begins when the Christmas tree, given by the people of Norway in gratitude for Britain’s support during World War II, is lit in Trafalgar Square at the beginning of December. As a small child, my parents would always take my brother and me to marvel at this 20-metre high, 50 to 60-year-old tree which is traditionally felled in November and brought to Britain by sea. We will decorate our own tree and house in midDecember with a selection of decorations we have collected over the years; a little manger bought in Bolivia, angels and stars made by our children when they were at school and a singing Father Christmas souvenir from New York. Christmas Eve is spent watching the carols service sung by the choir from King’s College Cambridge and, after a flute of Champagne and smoked salmon sandwiches, we attend Midnight Mass at All Saints Fulham. On Christmas Day my husband barbecues the turkey in the garden while I prepare the rest of lunch in the warmth of our house.’ Francelle Bradford White, author of Andrée’s War: How One Young Woman Outwitted the Nazis (andreeswar.com)

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The illusionist Magicians aren’t all of the pulling-a-rabbit-out-of-a-hat or sawing-people-in-half ilk, as Lauren Romano discovers when she meets Fulham’s very own sleight-of-hand master Drummond Money-Coutts to see what tricks he has up his sleeve

sk a child what they want to be when they grow up and they’ll say a doctor or a teacher, perhaps − maybe even a footballer, but a magician? That’s definitely not going to appear on many top 10 career lists. For an eight-year-old Drummond Money-Coutts, however, magic stoked the fires of his imagination and made him dare to dream of a life far removed from your average nine to five. ‘I was obsessed by the paranormal, by conspiracy theories, ancient Egypt and the Pyramids,’ he begins, recalling the hungry enthusiasm that set him on the path to becoming a professional magician. Rather than wands, abracadabras and rhyming incantations – all the usual suspects that you might expect come with the smoke and mirrors territory − Drummond was fixated by unexplained mysteries and pored over the work of showmen who opened his eyes to the ‘non-clichéd, more beautiful side of illusion as a true performance art. ‘I still remember when my father took me to Davenports Magic [the UK’s oldest magic shop] and bought me my first book: The Royal Road to Card Magic,’ he tells me. ‘The feeling that watching great conjury gave me was instantly intoxicating and it’s stayed with me ever since.’ But where does one learn the tricks of this closely guarded trade at whose core an elite organisation, The Magic Circle, is shrouded in secrecy? ‘It’s such a ludicrous notion to make a living by performing magic that for a great many years it wasn’t something I seriously entertained,’ Drummond confesses as he recounts the hundreds of diligent hours he spent perfecting his moves. By the time he graduated from university, he had already been on the circuit for almost seven years. As well as burning the midnight oil while practising in his dorm, mastering the art of deception took Drummond around the world to seek out magicians in all four corners of the globe. ‘Travelling to Tanzania in 2010 to investigate witchcraft was an incredible moment,’ he tells me. ‘I think in the West we

hold almost romanticised notions about the African witch doctor, but being there and talking to people about the grim reality of what they do was an eye-opening experience. We might think of witchcraft as something that belongs to the Middle Ages yet the sad truth is that in parts of the world it is still an active and sometimes barbaric part of the culture. It’s nothing more than people using tricks to take advantage of the weak.’ Keen to pursue his extracurricular field trips further, Drummond went on to pick the brains of an elite circle of card cheats he met in Thailand who travelled internationally to rake in thousands of dollars from casinos in Hong Kong, Australia and Japan. I tell him that his career trajectory is beginning to sound like something from a James Bond film, and he cracks a wide smile. ‘I had just arrived in Bangkok as a 19-year-old when I was introduced to Mr Somkid [who went on to feature in Money-Coutt’s first TV programme Card Shark on the National Geographic Channel in 2013] who at the time was a professional card cheat working for an underground casino,’ he elaborates. ‘His level of skill was unlike anything I’d ever seen before. Magicians often love to practise card cheating techniques, but the difference between a hobbyist trying out these moves and watching a seasoned veteran perform was a vast one. He changed the way I looked at training in an instant.’ Now blessed with this newly-gleaned insider knowledge − not to mention a qualification as a professional croupier from the London Gaming College − it wasn’t long before Drummond was handed a lifelong ban from ever gambling in any casino in the UK. Transfixed by his time shadowing the card shark circle in Asia, Drummond continued to hone his technique, watching old cassette tapes of his favourite magicians on repeat. He talks of falling under the spell of David Blaine’s ‘very pure and honest, stripped-back approach to magic,’ in his youth and being attracted to his ability to use it as a currency for travelling the world. Later on, Derren Brown’s intelligence, drama and

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Initially I was incredibly private with my magic and it took quite some time to become proficient enough to feel comfortable sharing it with other people

Photo by Aliona Adrianova

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Trickery at the dinner table Wow your relatives with a pack of cards and some simple sleight of hand this Christmas theatrical approach to performing also had an impact on his style. An understanding of psychology, timing and presentation are just a fraction of what’s required to be the next Harry Houdini, I learn. ‘I tend to say that magic is like music – there is no shortcut to the years spent practising. Initially I was incredibly private with my magic and it took quite some time to become proficient enough to feel comfortable about sharing it with other people,’ he admits, adding that he has since overcome his stage fright to perform for royalty and celebrities alike. A culmination of many years of work, his new TV series Beyond Magic with DMC is something he says is extremely humbling. ‘For a long time I made my own amateur documentaries with a small video camera and then uploaded the end results to YouTube. It was my way of trying to find an approach to magic on television that was fresh. To have made an entire series, airing in more than 170 countries, with the most incredible team behind me, well, that’s

Magic is like music – there is no shortcut to the years and thousands of hours spent practising your own unique style

For the beginner: 1) Take two cards from the top of a pack and place them together so that they look like one card. 2) Gather your friends and family around. Take the top two cards off but show only the bottom card. 3) Ask the audience to remember the card and then put both cards back on the top of the deck. 4) Take the top card off and place it anywhere in the deck so that the audience think you are misplacing their card. 5) Explain that you will bring it back to the top (elaborate gestures or incantations optional). 6) Turn over the top card with a flourish: Tah Dah!

For the more adept: 1) Fan out a deck of cards while holding them face down. 2) Ask a volunteer to pick any card out of the deck (avert your eyes while doing so to create a sense of drama). 3) Hold the deck in two halves, one in the right hand and one in the left. 4) Tell the volunteer to remember the card and put it back in the deck. 5) Look at the bottom card of the right-hand half of the deck very briefly and remember it. 6) Sandwich the card between the two halves of the deck but be sure to place the right-hand half of the deck on the top as this will be the card that appears next to the volunteer’s card. 7) Spread the deck out on the table face up by setting the deck down on the left and using your right hand to carefully guide the cards over to the right. 8) Try to spot the reference card which should be to the left of the volunteer’s card. 9) Pick out the card quickly and ask confidently, ‘Is this your card?’

something I could never have imagined.’ So after nine months of intense filming, what is next for south-west London’s jetsetting magician? ‘Hopefully we’ll start work on series two soon and I’ll get to create even more astonishing magic in even crazier places. As a team we have achieved something superhuman this year to have seven episodes that I can truly say are my proudest creations, but I know that once I get a few good nights’ sleeps I will be itching to do it all over again. The eight-year-old poring over his magic books wouldn’t have ever thought it possible.’ Beyond Magic with DMC is now airing on the National Geographic Channel (dmcmagic.com) - 14 -

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Alice Ashby of luxury knitwear brand Blake LDN talks to Lauren Romano about founding a business on her own doorstep

Alice Ashby

This image / Chunky Redfern Sweater in grey, £245 Right / Spenser Colour-Block Sweater, £158 Centre / A cardigan from the new collection

he thermometer is hovering close to zero when Alice Ashby walks through the door of The Old Gas Works’ on-site café, wearing a smile that looks as warm as her Goodrich sweater – a slouchy, bouclé cocoon of snowy wool, angora and silk for the city-dwelling Inuit, hot off the rails of her latest Autumn/ Winter collection. We toast the cold snap, that currently has the capital in its clutches, with polystyrene cups of tea. ‘I was getting worried because autumn was very mild,’ Alice says, half-jokingly. ‘Knitwear is really weather-dependent so I’m happy that there is now a chill in the air.’ The temperature outside might have plummeted, but inside Alice’s studio things are heating up. ‘The run-up to December is always so busy,’ she admits, rattling through her to-do list. ‘We launched the Spring/Summer 2015 collection at London Fashion Week in September, so now we’re organising the wholesales for that. The current collection has gone online, not to mention the fact that I’m in the middle of designing pieces for next Autumn/Winter.

I also have to visit all the factories that make my garments in the next three weeks before they set to work on the latest range.’ Remarkably, Alice doesn’t look at all frazzled. ‘I live on Wandsworth Bridge Road, so my journey to work is about 10 minutes,’ she laughs, by way of explanation. An enviable commute aside, the trajectory of Blake LDN has taken the knitwear brand − still very much in its infancy − on a worldwide journey. ‘I am very ethicallyminded,’ Alice assures me. ‘But I’m not limiting myself to only UK-made materials. I go wherever my search for the best wool takes me and I source yarns from as far afield as Peru. The brand’s ethos is all about getting the best possible starting product.’ With this mission in mind, twice a year Alice and her team head to Pitti Filati, the prestigious yarn fair in Florence, where a Who’s Who of the world’s best spinners congregate. A sort of Mecca for knitwear enthusiasts the world over, the bi-annual pilgrimage is a continual source of inspiration for Alice. ‘I’m a knit freak. Texture is what I love and it’s my starting

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Chunky Redfern Sweater in grey, £245

Supporting a small, family-run enterprise is great, especially because they took a risk on me when I was a one-man band point for any design. ‘In this day and age, people are more aware of provenance. When I founded Blake LDN I was adamant that there would be no corner-cutting when it came to any aspect of the production process,’ she insists. This attention to detail means that every piece is hand-linked by a skilled worker once it comes off the production line. ‘One of my factories in Nottingham has been in the same family for more than 100 years. I see them four times a year and I always look forward to my visits. Supporting a small, family-run enterprise is great, especially because they took a risk on me when I was a one-man band. If I’d shipped production off to China, I wouldn’t have the same kind of relationship.’ As we flick through the latest lookbook at a simple

yet statement line-up of sweaters – from the monochrome to the colour-blocked, and the funnelnecked to the classic cashmere pull-on – it’s hard to believe that Blake LDN was founded only in 2012. Back then the headquarters were confined to Alice’s living room. Six months on, once the TV was no longer visible, blocked by Jenga towers of boxes and materials, Alice decided to take a leap and move her knitwear nerve centre to The Old Gas Works, where she enjoys being surrounded by the community of other south-west London creatives. Despite studying textile design at Central Saint Martins, Alice never thought she’d end up founding her own company (‘not in a million years!’). After graduating, she took a placement at Rag & Bone in New York. ‘The company had just launched its knitwear department so it was perfect timing,’ she reminisces. ‘At the end of my internship I got offered a job and stayed there for 18 months, which was amazing. The knitwear department consisted of just me and another girl. My time was spent liaising with factories in Japan and dealing with Italian yarn agents – I learnt so much about the day-to-day mechanics of the industry.’ Once equipped with the right tools for the job, Alice decided that what she really

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wanted to do was launch her own company. ‘I’d been working as a knitwear designer and director for a hand-knit accessories company called North Circular and I realised I loved the whole business side of things. I enjoy going out to meetings, taking care of the sales and brand development as much as the design element,’ she tells me. After a few months of deliberation, she bid North Circular farewell and then spent six months developing Blake LDN ready to launch at London Fashion Week in September 2012. Since then things have stepped up a gear and a team of five is now in place. As I admire the best-selling chunky Redfern knit with its toasty funnel neck, Alice pulls up a pew at her metaphorical drawing board, revealing her plans for the future. ‘As we grow I want to have a core selection of key pieces that are always available, with slight adjustments from season to season,’ she says. The current star items of the moment are the colour-block jumpers [of which Net-A-Porter has recently launched two exclusive colours, I learn]. ‘It’s very much about the yarn,’ Alice reiterates. ‘It can dictate what a collection is like.’ As time goes on, Blake LDN will branch out with a

new direction: separates. Alice isn’t giving too much away, but Spring/Summer 15 will launch with a collection of knitted skirts, dresses and crop tops. ‘We started experimenting with separate pieces as opposed to just sweaters a few months ago and they went down very well. I’m designing and sampling Autumn/Winter 2015 at the moment and I’m thinking dresses, waistcoats, long robes, that sort of thing.’ As well as honing this latest chapter, also on the to-do list for next year is to secure some international stockists. I ask if a Blake LDN boutique will be gracing the streets of Fulham soon, but Alice waves this off as a distant pipedream with characteristic pragmatism. ‘We might branch into a full collection in a few years time, I don’t know. I’m keeping it open,’ she says, vaguely. ‘When you have a business it’s important that you don’t restrict yourself – you might start out on one path and end up on another. You have to be willing to adapt and move with what customers want and what is working. Oh, and keep your fingers crossed for a good run of frosty winter days!’ Somehow, I doubt she’ll have any problems on that score. (blake-ldn.com)

This image / Sackville Oversized Boyfriend Sweater, £245 Right / Ardmore Chunky Ribbed Sweater in pink, £375

Ardmore Chunky Ribbed Sweater in blue, £375

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CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

Treat your most deserving friends and family with these perfect presents

On the first day of Christmas...

Sweet smells A beautiful perfume gift set by Cartier with a sensual and floral lily fragrance. Baiser Volé Eau de Parfum Christmas Gift Set, £90, available from Debenhams, 315 Lavender Hill, Clapham Junction, SW11 1QL or Centre Court Shopping Centre, 4 Queens Road, Wimbledon, SW19 8YD (debenhams.com)

On the second day of Christmas... An exotic ride Locally-based brand NotOnTheHighStreet sources the most unusual gifts around, and this elephant rocker is certainly one of the best on offer for kids who like a little adventure in their playtime. Wooden Rocking Elephant by James Harvey Furniture, £2,450 (notonthehighstreet.com)

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On the third day of Christmas... Time flies Suitable for day or evening occasions, this versatile timekeeper, with its ultra-classical dial, is perfect for the modern man who still appreciates a vintage touch. Frédéric Chopin Stainless Steel Watch, £880, available from Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, SW1X 7XL, 020 7730 1234 (harrods.com)

On the fourth day of Christmas... Grin and bear it In the year that Paddington Bear makes his big-screen debut, pick up this cute collectible for fans of our favourite blue mac and red hat-wearing bear. Limited edition Paddington Bear, £170, available from Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, W1A 1AB, 020 7318 3939 (selfridges.com)

On the fifth day of Christmas... Neck nuzzler South-west London brand Ally Bee creates luxuriously soft knitwear, including this snuggly Alpaca Roll Neck Jumper, perfect for braving the chilly winter weather. Alpaca Roll Neck Jumper in Grey Marl, £299, available from Ally Bee (ally-bee.com)

On the sixth day of Christmas... Close knit Comfortable, stylish and seasonappropriate, this kids’ jumper is just festive enough to pass muster on Christmas Day but fashionable enough to be worn all winter long. Tommy Hilfiger Harry Fair Isle Jumper, £150, available from Peter Jones, Sloane Square, SW1W 8EL, 020 7730 3434 (johnlewis.com)

On the seventh day of Christmas...

Warm hands Luxurious leather mens’ gloves to protect paws from the harsh winter weather. Paul Smith London Vintage Multistripe Leather Gloves, £125, available from House of Fraser, Westfield Shopping Centre, Ariel Way, W12 7GA, 0844 800 3765 (houseoffraser.co.uk) - 20 -

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On the eighth day of Christmas... Story time Support your children’s love of literature with the latest reading gadget from Kindle – the thinnest ever, with a new high-resolution screen and reinvented page turns. Kindle Voyage, from £169, available from Waterstones stores across south-west London and online (amazon.co.uk)

On the ninth day of Christmas... Wrap up in red Stay stylish à la Kate Middleton in this bright crimson coat, the perfect colour for the festive season. Cadiz Belted Coat, £425, available from LK Bennett, 164-166 King’s Road, SW3 4UR, 020 7351 9659 (lkbennett.com)

On the tenth day of Christmas... A touch of cashmere Add a chic accent to winter ensembles courtesy of this eye-catching cashmere and silk blend scarf. Mercy Delta Safari Teal Cashmere Scarf, £165, available from March, 821 Fulham Road, SW6 5HG, 020 3638 0204 (marchfashion.co.uk)

On the eleventh day of Christmas...

Leather luxury Let your canine pals snooze in super-luxe comfort in one of the snazziest dog beds available. Large leather dog bed, £2,600, available from Mungo & Maud, 51 Ledbury Road, W11 2AA, 020 7467 0834 or 79 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9PJ, 020 7467 0823 (mungoandmaud.com)

On the twelfth day of Christmas... Photo pooches Keep your dog close to your heart always with a tailored photo shoot by south-west London’s most talented pet photographer. Gift Certificates from £199, available from Little & Large, 10 Staines Road, Twickenham, TW2 5AH, 020 8914 8425 (mylittleandlarge.com)

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FOOD & DRINK Knives and forks at the ready for a roundup of the latest additions to the local food scene

New drinking den With more than 40 different types of gin to choose from, 510 Below − the shabby-chic subterranean bar tucked away in the bowels of Manuka Kitchen − brings a refined touch to your average G&T. The brainchild of the restaurant’s owners Joseph Antippa and Tyler Martin, the cocktail lounge boasts an enviable set up. We recommend booking a table to sample Tyler’s delectable cuisine before heading downstairs for a nightcap.

Munster Village nights As of last month, laid-back neighbourhood hangout Poppy’s Place has been transformed into a cosy and romantic bistro. Locals can batten down the hatches on weekday evenings with comforting dishes such as smoked haddock and salmon fish pie, gourmet burgers with béarnaise sauce and maple bacon or a ribeye steak. The Residents’ Journal indulged in a smoked salmon and chive mac ’n cheese and a divine brownie with Chantilly cream last time it paid a visit. Macaroni cheese by candlelight, what’s not to love? Tuesday to Friday from 6.30pm (last orders at 9pm) 255 Munster Road, SW6 6BW, 020 7920 6420 (poppysplacesw6.co.uk)

Tuck in The thought of dreary January lurking just around the corner is a sobering thought. Determined to continue the seasonal cheer into the New Year, the team behind ever-popular Parsons Green ventures Claude’s Kitchen and Amuse Bouche Champagne bar are transforming a new space off Fulham Broadway. Due to open on 15 January, The Tommy Tucker will be more than your standard gastropub. As well as hearty suppers cooked up by chef Claude Compton with a carefully selected spirit list featuring home-infused gins and bourbons, the watering hole will boast its own conditioned wine cellars to encourage customers to store and sell their own tipples. Roll on January. 22 Waterford Road, SW6 2DR (thetommytucker.com) - 23 -

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A taste of Columbia Inspired by a recent tour of cocoa farms in Columbia, chocolatier Amelia Rope has launched a range of single-origin dark chocolate-coated espresso beans and cocoa nibs made entirely in the country. Look out, too, for her new honeycomb and sea salt edition bars available in dark Tanzanian and velvety Ecuadorian milk chocolate versions, which would make perfect stocking fillers for sweettoothed family and friends. From £5.60, available from Whole Foods Market, 2-6 Fulham Broadway, SW6 1AA and ameliarope.com

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Raise a toast Bishop’s Park Farmers’ & Fine Foods Market recently celebrated its first birthday. Founder Ross Spurrier reflects on the whirlwind of the last 12 months

ust over a year ago, I embarked on a new and exciting adventure, launching my own market in Bishop’s Park. The months of hard work that went into getting it up and running have been the realisation of an ambition that began when I was 14-years-old. Back then, my Grandma volunteered me to help out at my local farmers’ market. Little did I know the impression this would have on me. It didn’t take long until I was bitten by the market bug. After spending a further four years manning stalls on a weekly basis, I knew that this was something I had a real passion for and wanted to pursue further. I ended up becoming a bit of a “Jack of all trades” − from flipping homemade burgers to getting clued up on all the different cuts of meat. I learned how to build a rapport with customers and got a buzz from the energy and sense of community spirit that came with the hustle and bustle. Around the same time, the butcher from the market asked if I wanted to lend a hand on his farm during my school holidays, which proved enlightening to say the least. I was even present for lambing season; I’ve never worked so hard! Running daily errands opened my eyes to the lengthy process involved in supplying fresh and good quality produce to the consumer. At 18, I saw an opportunity to bring a farmers’ market to Fulham and took the plunge. Bishop’s Park Farmers’ & Fine Foods Market started out as a fortnightly event, with 14 regular stalls selling everything from freshly made bread to the finest olives and tapenades. We now have 25 stalls offering a huge variety of delicious groceries, all crafted by our traders who have a real passion for their produce. We are proud to boast five Great Taste Gold Star Award winners and, fingers crossed, more of our stallholders will receive accolades in 2015. As the market grew in popularity, many of our regular customers began asking if it could become a weekly occurrence. Bolstered by this wonderful local support we began the process of applying for a weekly

market slot and organised a consultation for residents to have their say. We were overjoyed by the result: 97 per cent of those who took part in the survey were in favour of a weekly market. Furthermore, 78 per cent said that the market had encouraged them to visit Bishop’s Park and make use of the facilities on offer, which is fantastic. It has also been a pleasure to work closely with a number of businesses who have benefitted from the market’s presence. In particular, our ‘bike man’ Tim deserves a special mention. His mobile bicycle repair stall, like many others, has proven to be a great success and I hope it is just the beginning of an ongoing relationship between the market and other local independent enterprises. Now that the countdown to Christmas has well and truly begun, I’m looking forward to a number of festive events in the pipeline. The market will be hosting another Chalk

We have been overwhelmed by the support from residents in the Park morning on 7 December, with free face painting as well as the opportunity for children to get creative and illustrate the floor of the marketplace. The Fulham Choral Society and a local rock choir will be adding some seasonal cheer too. The final market of 2014 takes place on 21 December when a very special guest will be taking a brief break from his workshop to visit us. Finally, I speak on behalf of all of the traders when I say that we have been overwhelmed by the support from Fulham Palace, Hammersmith & Fulham Council, and, most of all, residents. Thanks to you, we’ve just received the exciting news that we have been granted permission to run the market on a weekly basis from 18 January. Roll on 2015! The next markets will take place on Sunday 7 and Sunday 21 December from 10am-2pm and will return on a weekly basis from 18 January (rmsmarkets.co.uk)

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Let the Take your pick of carol concerts, grottos and plays to add a dash of sparkle to December 6 December Daisy Trust Family Carol Concert Local charity The Daisy Trust has turned to the youngest members of the community for its annual carol service. Schools in Hammersmith and Fulham have been invited to join a children’s choir for a special celebration to commemorate the centenary of the Christmas Day truce during World War One. A clever rewording of The Twelve Days of Christmas will end the concert on a festive note before carollers congregate for mince pies and hot chocolate. £10 adults, £5 children, tickets available from carolsdaisytrust@gmail.com, 5.30pm, St Dionis Church, SW6 4UH (daisytrust.org) 6 December Badger Carol Concert Christmas jumpers are compulsory at the All Saints Fulham Badger Carol Concert – and the brighter the better! Whether you take fashion inspiration from Father Christmas, Rudolph or any of the other likely festive suspects, young and old are invited to join the choir in rousing renditions of a selection of popular carols. £10 adults, £8 concessions, 6.30pm, All Saints Fulham, Pryors Bank, Bishops Park, SW6 3LA, (allsaints-fulham.org.uk)

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6 December Father Christmas at Fulham Palace Father Christmas is making a pit-stop in Fulham on the way back to his workshop in the North Pole. Anyone who wants to make some final stocking requests should visit the Great Hall at Fulham Palace where the man in red will be making himself at home in front of a roaring fire and a 10ft tall Christmas tree. There are also Christmas crafts to keep little ones occupied while you wait. £10 per child, family and friends can attend as a group, booking essential via the website, 10am-4pm, Fulham Palace, Bishop’s Avenue, SW6 6EA (fulhampalace.org)

don’t miss Until 20 December Apartment 40C This Christmas, the London Theatre Workshop invites an audience to move into its latest abode: Apartment 40C. The first originally-conceived export since the intimate theatre opened its doors above The Eel Brook Pub last year, the musical has been entirely written and workshopped in-house with lyrics by artistic director Ray Rackham and music by Tom Lees. Taking place over one evening, the musical sweeps across decades of love, regret and loss to examine the choices we face and how decisions can alter the course of our lives. A trip to New York inspired Ray to write the

piece. ‘I was looking at all the apartment blocks and thinking about how people live so high up − stuck in the sky and hidden away from the ebb of daily life below,’ he tells the Journal. ‘The story follows the struggle of those consumed by the past and the future rather than living in the present, and I hope everyone can relate to it in some way.’ ‘Personally, this is an enormously exciting project as it’s the first full, professional production of a musical I have ever composed,’ Tom enthuses. ‘A year ago, I would never have expected this to happen. It has been an exciting journey seeing Ray’s script come to life and hearing songs I’ve imagined so many times in my head

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Clear throats and warm up vocal chords to make yourself heard during this evening of yuletide merriment. Free, 7pm, All Saints Fulham, Pryors Bank, Bishops Park, SW6 3LA, (allsaints-fulham.org.uk)

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7 December Friends of Fulham Palace Carol Concert Christmas is about good will to all. Spread some festive cheer of your own by supporting the Friends of Fulham Palace, who will be transforming the Tudor Courtyard into a candlelit arena for a special concert led by the Addison Choir Singers. Song sheets will be available for a small charge, with all proceeds going to the Friends of Fulham Palace charity. Free, 3pm-3.30pm and 4pm-5pm, Fulham Palace, Bishop’s Avenue, SW6 6EA (fulhampalace.org)

10 December BTRC Christmas Concert The Brain Tumour Research Campaign (BTRC) has organised seasonal celebrations at All Saints Fulham for the past three years to raise money for important research. This year’s concert will include readings from actors such as Geraldine James and Charles Collingwood. BTRC hopes to raise more than £25,000 this Christmas while inspiring locals to get involved with charitable deeds. Book a ticket and help the organisation reach its target. £25 adults, under 12s free, 7.30pm, ring 020 8601 2402 to book, All Saints Fulham, Bishops Park (allsaints-fulham.org.uk)

9 December Community Carol Service Biblical and secular readings will be interspersed by songs from All Saint’s trio of choirs – the Parish Choir, the Gospel Choir and the Junior All Saints Singers (JASS).

sung by such a talented cast.’ Audiences should expect great things from the show. Rackham and Lees headed up the team behind the London Theatre Workshop’s inaugural production of Adam Gwon’s Ordinary Days, for which they were nominated for Best Director (Rackham) and Best Musical Director (Lees) at this year’s BroadwayWorld Awards. The production itself was also nominated in the Best Musical category at both the 2014 BroadwayWorld and the Off West End Theatre Awards. £15, concessions £12, 7.30pm Tuesday-Saturday, 2.30pm Saturday matinée, the London Theatre Workshop, 65 New King’s Road, SW6 4SG (londontheatreworkshop.co.uk)

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13 December Christmas Party Night If there are two things that Great Britain is renowned for it’s roast dinners and a love of football. This month you can enjoy both at Fulham Football Club as it hosts a Christmas party to remember. Catch a glimpse of the pitch as you make your way through the Craven Cottage gates to tuck into a three-course dinner and a welcome cocktail. Whether for business or pleasure, this celebration is not to be missed. £59.95 per person (10 per cent discount available for season ticket holders and members), 7.30pm arrival, 8pm dinner, 12am carriages, Craven Cottage, Stevenage Road, SW6 6HH, 020 7384 4777 (fulhamfc.com)

with candles for Midnight Mass. 3.30pm pre-school, 5.30pm school children, 11.30pm midnight mass, All Saints Fulham, Pryors Bank, Bishops Park, SW6 3LA, (allsaints-fulham.org.uk)

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14 December Robin Hood Fulham Palace brings the tale of Robin Hood to life in this slapstick-filled pantomime. Over in Nottingham Castle the sheriff is planning his next evil conquest: doubling the taxes of the poor to fund his wedding to the beautiful Maid Marian, but not before a certain outlaw saves the day. £10 per person or £38 per family of four, 12pm and 2pm, Fulham Palace, Bishop’s Avenue, SW6 6EA (fulhampalace.org) 24 December Crib Services and Midnight Mass All Saints Fulham is holding two Christmas Eve crib services specially for kids, one at 3.30pm for pre-school children, followed by a later mass at 5.30pm for school children, when the nativity story will be enacted. As the clock strikes 12am, the church will be lit

25 December Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch Hammersmith and Fulham is the only council in the country to host a Christmas lunch for those over 60 who may be alone during the festive period. The event has been running for more than 20 years and is supported by 100 volunteers who provide food and entertainment. Be sure to take note from the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and help the borough’s older residents celebrate Christmas in the best possible way. Free, 10am-4pm, to donate, email events@lbhf.gov.uk, call 020 8753 2135 or download a form from website, Town Hall, King Street, W6 9JU (lbhf.gov.uk)

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y t u a of be Want to know where to go for Rapunzel-like tresses, immaculate nails or a blemish-free complexion? The Fulham Residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Journal opens its address book to reveal the local parlours that help you look your best this party season

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A close shave The traditional wet shave at Crew Experience offers the full works, from refreshing eye pads to aromatic hot towels to soften and prepare the skin. The team uses a bristle brush to ensure the closest possible shave and finish by applying a layer of calming balm and protective moisturiser. The salon also includes an on-site spa and offers a range of sports and deep tissue massages.

The Journal recommends: Up the indulgence factor by combining your

shave with a facial. The barber will also talk you through a suitable daily regime to suit your skin, so you can finally put the grooming products hiding at the back of your bathroom cabinet to good use. Traditional Hot Towel Wet Shave, £35 for 30 minutes; Facial Grooming Shave, £54 for 45 minutes. 911 Fulham Road, SW6 5HU, 020 3010 1096 (crewexperience.com)

A new do From office parties to dinner dates, diaries have a tendency to fill up quickly over the festive period and accordingly HARI’s is now offering a range of seasonal Instaglam packages, perfect for those who are short of time but want red-carpet worthy locks. Even if you only have 45 minutes to spare, you can choose an up-do to suit your mood or outfit, from a delicate braid to a chic bun. All partystyling packages come with a pre-tox juice too, so you’ll feel good inside and out.

The Journal recommends: A visit to

the Beehive Bar is guaranteed to turn heads. The Journal loves the loose yet volumous honeycombed look. The full service includes a wash, blow dry and style, but an express option is also available. Instaglam packages from £65; Beehive Bar services from £45. 183 New King’s Road, SW6 4SW, 020 7731 6062 (harissalon.com)

Tan to toe Create the illusion of having recently returned from a fortnight in the Caribbean (rather than a weekend at the in-laws in drizzly Wales) with a spray tan from Glo. As the name suggests, the salon specialises in bronzing, with full-body and half-body options as well as treatment courses for those who want their olive complexion to last well into the New Year.

The Journal recommends: Glo isn’t only a go-to for tans. Its

nail services are also popular, especially the thorough manicure and pedicure, which includes filing, cuticle work, exfoliation, skin buffing and a lick of colour. Mani pedi from £45; spray tans from £15 for half body and £25 for full body. 760 Fulham Road, SW6 5SH, 020 7731 6111 (glofulham.com)

Beauty on your doorstep When the weather outside is so miserable you want to pull the duvet up over your head, venturing out to a salon appointment can be an unappealing prospect. Luckily the Gazelli at Home service has now been rolled out in Fulham, so you can benefit from a spa experience from the comfort of your sofa.

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The indulgent Triple Youth Facial uses the signature Gazelli White Oil to tone and firm the skin, smooth fine lines and give your visage a youthful glow. £185 for 90 minutes.To make an appointment, ring 020 7581 4355 or email bookings@gazelli.co.uk (gazelliskincare.com) - 32 -

Well groomed For the classic barber shop experience with an added hint of luxury, Drakes of London is the place to go. Specialising solely in men’s hair, the salon offers clipper cuts and full restyles alongside its wash, cut and style services.

The Journal recommends: If it’s a whole new look you’re after, book an appointment with the master barber. Wash, cut and style services from £32; Under 12s cut, £19.95. Drakes of London, 19 Jerdan Place, SW6 1BE, 020 7386 3900 (drakesoflondon.com)

Lunchtime makeover Residents’ Journal readers can receive 25 per cent off at La Durbin Boutique Salon throughout December (not to be used in conjunction with any other offers) by bringing a copy of the magazine to the salon.

Take multi-tasking to a new level by having a manicure or a massage at your desk. Mobile beauty service MILK offers pop-up treatments designed to fit into a busy working day. Those with 15 minutes to spare can enjoy a Priti NYC manicure (the varnish is non-toxic so it won’t leave any unpleasant lingering smells) or even a tension-releasing hand and arm massage.

The Journal recommends: The MILK Chair Massage is the perfect stress-buster and will set you up to tackle an afternoon of spreadsheets. Office treatments from £15.Book a treatment by calling 020 8981 8289 or email themilkmaid@milkbeauty.co.uk (themilkbeauty.co.uk)

Top of the locks If it’s a cut, colour or blow-dry you’re after (and a natter with lovely owner Latifa Durbin), a visit to La Durbin Boutique Salon is a must. Whether you’re booked in for a fringe trim or a full head of highlights, once you’ve sat yourself down in the inviting massage chair you’ll have your stylist’s undivided attention. With photos of Hollywood starlets beaming back at you from the walls, you might be persuaded to continue the pampering. For the ultimate in relaxation, treat yourself to a manicure, a massage, a Dermalogica facial or even a spray tan at the cosy beauty rooms.

The Journal recommends: For

the bounciest of barnets, finish off your hair treatment with a Deluxe Blow Dry which uses hot irons and rollers to ensure maximum hold. Deluxe Blow Dry from £35. La Durbin Boutique, 339 Fulham Palace Road, SW6 6TD, 020 3302 3973 (ladurbin.com)

Mobile beauty service MILK offers pop-up treatments designed to fit into a busy working day

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Room to grow With individually tailored learning plans and a home-from-home environment, Cranbrook Nursery ensures that all children excel in every area

ranbrook Nursery is easy to miss. Occupying the corner position of a residential stretch of road, it blends in inconspicuously with its neighbouring properties. The giveaway that this cosy abode is not a family home, however, is apparent on crossing the threshold, where up to 50 children are cared for across four separate rooms. Downstairs, what was once a wellproportioned reception room is now a bright learning and play space, overlooking a sizeable garden that’s used as an extension of the classroom. ‘It’s so important to create a homely environment,’ manager of the Ofsted-rated ‘good’ nursery, Marie Bovell, explains. ‘We strive to replicate a familiar, age-appropriate but challenging setting in which all children in our care − from birth to five-years-old − can thrive and achieve their full potential.’ This smooth transition between home and nursery begins in the baby room, where staff follow the same routine that little ones have at home to help them settle in. Then, as children progress through the nursery, the shift is gradual. ‘We make sure each child is physically and emotionally ready before introducing them to the next age group, coaxing them in with fun activities over a period time.’ Individual progress is fundamental to each child’s learning journey at Cranbrook. Everyone is assigned a key person with a teaching or childcare qualification who

regularly evaluates their progress and then sets tasks and activities to help them meet their next milestone. This is particularly important in the pre-schoolers room where the children are prepared for the classroom curriculum by focusing on different aspects of literacy, maths and science. The nursery also uses a tool called the Interactive Learning Diary to help with the monitoring process. The staff upload photos, video, audio and written observations of children on a daily basis onto a secure portal, which parents can access with a unique password. ‘The set-up we have here presents children with great learning opportunities across the seven areas of development,’ Marie assures. ‘Our ample outdoor space is

Our ample outdoor space is rare in London and helps children learn to interact with others rare in London. The children have access to a sand, water and planting area as well as bikes, trikes and sports activities to help them learn to interact with others.’ Back indoors, Cranbrook offers French classes, practical cooking demonstrations with the nursery’s chef and music lessons. ‘The children are currently practising for the Christmas concert,’ Marie says. ‘Santa will be paying a visit and we are planning a Night Before Christmas themed party’. Taking the children on trips and organising fun and inclusive events that engage with parents and the local community is something that Cranbrook excels at. Over the past few months the nursery has hosted open mornings, picnics in Bishops Park, a carnivalthemed barbecue, a sports day and even a graduation ceremony for all the preschoolers leaving to start school. ‘Nobody knows their child more than their parents, so it is important that we keep them involved at all times,’ Marie concludes. ‘We want them to feel part of the Cranbrook family.’ Cranbrook Nursery is open from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. 344-346 Fulham Palace Road, SW6 6HT, 020 7381 9523 (cranbrooknursery.co.uk)

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ESTATE AGENTS Douglas & Gordon 656 Fulham Road 020 7731 4391

Savills 191 New King’s Road 020 7731 9400 and 423 Fulham Palace Road 020 7578 9050

Goss & Co. 666 Fulham Road 020 7751 8326

Marsh & Parsons 105 Moore Park Road 020 7736 9822 and 333 Fulham Palace Road 020 7993 9888

Breteuil 280 Fulham Road 020 7351 6308

Martin & Co 94 Wandsworth Bridge Road 020 7731 2756

Knight Frank 203 New King’s Road 020 7751 2400

Strutt & Parker 701 Fulham Road 020 7731 7100

Winkworths Fulham and Parsons Green 40 New King’s Road 020 7731 3388 Chesterton Humberts ‘Three offices – one great postcode’ 78 New Kings Road 020 7731 4448

PROPERTY SEARCH AGENT Penn Holmes London Ltd ‘SW6 ladies Katie and Francesca specialise in buying properties for their clients here in Fulham.’ 55 Langthorne Street 07884 180480 07989 746499

FASHION Essam Guenedy 267 New King’s Road 020 7371 8010

Marc Wallace 261 New King’s Road 020 7736 6795

Katie & Jo 253 New King’s Road 020 7736 5304

Iceblu 24a New King’s Road 020 7371 9292

Claudia Sebire 136 Fulham Road 020 7835 1327

Mania Mia 307 New King’s Road 020 3441 1003

Natasha Coote 173 New King’s Road 020 7371 7526

HEALTH & BEAUTY BEAUTY

Space NK 205 New Kings Road 020 7736 6728

hair salon

pharmacy

barber

boutique

guest house

luxury

Gina Conway 612 Fulham Road 020 7731 7633

Palace Pharmacy 331 Fulham Palace Road 020 7736 3034

Crew Experience 911 Fulham Road 020 3010 1096

hotels b&b

Fulham Thames Walk B&B 91 Langthorne Street 020 7381 0198

La Reserve Hotel 422-428 Fulham Road 020 7385 8561

Fulham Guest House 55 Wandsworth Bridge Road 020 7731 1662 - 36 -

Millennium & Copthorne Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road 020 7565 1400

HOME ANTIQUES A&L Antiques 284 Lillie Road 020 7610 2694

ARCHITECTS

Hogarth Architects Ltd 186 Dawes Road 020 7381 3409

INTERIOR DESIGN

tiling

WOOD FLOORING

Alice Leigh Design

Porcelanosa

12 Parkville Road 07801 823953 (aliceleigh.co.uk)

Wandsworth Bridge Road 08444 818952 (porcelanosa.com)

Bembé UK Ltd ‘German craft since 1780.’ 315-317 New King’s Road 020 7371 9090

schools & nurseries Chelsea Independent College 517-523 Fulham Road 020 7610 1114

Godolphin and Latymer School Iffley Road 020 8741 1936

Latymer Upper School 237 King Street 0845 638 5800

Eridge House Preparatory School 1 Fulham Park Road 020 7371 9009

Hurlingham and Chelsea School Peterborough Road 020 7731 2581

L’Ecole des Petits 2 Hazlebury Road 020 7371 8350

Fulham Cross Girls’ School Munster Road 020 7381 0861

Kensington Prep School 596 Fulham Road 020 7731 9300

Millie’s House Nursery & Pre-School 163 New King’s Road 020 7731 0440

Fulham Prep School 200 Greyhound Road 020 7371 9911

Lady Margaret School Parsons Green 020 7736 7138

Parayhouse School New King’s Road 020 7751 0914

essentials builder William Gaze Ltd. Basement, Loft and Extension Specialist 28 Imperial Square 020 7078 8874 (williamgazeltd.com)

butcher Parsons Nose 752 Fulham Road 020 7736 4492 (parsonsnose.co.uk)

plumber

Sinclair House School 159 Munster Road 020 7736 9182 The London Oratory School Seagrave Road 020 7385 0102

Cranbrook Nursery 344-346 Fulham Palace Road 020 7381 9523 (cranbrooknursery.co.uk)

luxury services EVENTS

Sweetapple Heating & Plumbing ‘Local Gas Safe registered plumbing and heating engineers, offering a 24 hour service’

Addoastra ‘A boutique event management company based in London but operating throughout the country’ 20 Reporton Road 020 3689 4585 (addoastra.com)

130 Stephendale Road 020 7371 0409 07889 184146 (sweetappleplumbing.co.uk)

Zest Events 2 Swan Mews 020 7384 9336 (zestevents.com)

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florist

Town and County Flowers 131 Wandsworth Bridge 020 7736 4683

stationer

Perry’s 777 Fulham Road 020 7736 7225

travel

The Ultimate Travel Co. 25-27 Vanston Place 020 7386 4646

KnightFrank.co.uk

New Kings Road, Fulham SW6

A stunning four bedroom Georgian terraced house This sensational house with views towards Eel Brook Common has been refurbished to the highest standards creating a spectacular family home. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, open plan kitchen/dining room, patio garden. EPC rating C. Approximately 246.25 sq m (2,651 sq ft) Available unfurnished Guide price: ÂŁ2,100 per week (FLQ198879)

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of ÂŁ276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings fulhamlettings@knightfrank.com 020 7751 2410

KnightFrank.co.uk

St Andrews Road, Barons Court W14 A substantial five bedroom house

Situated moments from Queens Club and benefitting from good bus routes into South Kensington (for the Lycee School) and Chelsea. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen, patio garden. EPC rating F. Approximately 179 sq m (1,428 sq ft) Available unfurnished Guide price: ÂŁ1,150 per week (FLQ163142)

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings fulhamlettings@knightfrank.com 020 7751 2410

KnightFrank.co.uk Perham Road, West Kensington W14

Three bedroom flat with roof terrace A stunning second and top floor three bedroom maisonette which has just been completely refurbished to impeccable standards. The flat includes a wonderful reception room with open plan kitchen on the top floor with bi-fold doors opening onto a lovely south facing roof terrace. Three bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, reception room with open plan kitchen, balcony, roof terrace. EPC rating C. Approximately 99.7 sq m (1,073 sq ft) Leasehold Guide price: ÂŁ845,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/fulham fulham@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6475 (FLH140301)

Whittingstall Road, Fulham SW6

Family house in Parsons Green A substantial three storey Victorian terrace house, wider than the majority in Fulham which is beautifully presented and retains many of the original features. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 4 further bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, reception room, kitchen/dining room, guest WC, cellar, garden. EPC rating E. Approximately 226 sq m (2,433 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ2,400,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/fulham fulham@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6475 (FLH140187)

KnightFrank.co.uk Bradbourne Street, Fulham SW6 House on the Peterborough Estate

A much wider than average end of terrace Nichols Lion house with plenty of scope to extend subject to planning permission. Located in one of the most prestigious streets of the Peterborough Estate. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 5 further bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen, dining room, sitting room/bedroom 7, utility room, garden. EPC rating D. Approximately 237.6 sq m (2,558 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ2,750,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/fulham fulham@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6475 (FLH130210)

Rylston Road, Fulham SW6

Family home near Fulham Broadway A well presented four bedroom Victorian mid terraced property which is close to both Parsons Green and Fulham Broadway. The house offers great living space and benefits from an original three storey rear addition. Double reception, kitchen/breakfast room, four bedrooms, family bathroom, shower room ?en suite?, guest WC, cellar, garden. EPC rating C. Approximately 151.3 sq m (1,629 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ1,399,950

KnightFrank.co.uk/fulham fulham@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6475 (FLH140320)

KnightFrank.co.uk

Balham Park Road, Wandsworth SW12 Double fronted house with south facing garden

A wonderful family house close to Wandsworth Common with a beautiful south facing garden. 6 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (2 en suite), 4 reception rooms, study, kitchen, cinema room, utility room, downstairs cloakroom, garden. EPC rating F. Approximately 388 sq m (4,176 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ3,950,000 (WND080281)

KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7680

KnightFrank.co.uk

Montevetro, Battersea SW11 Two bedroom flat in Monetevetro Building

In this extremely sought after riverside building, we are delighted to offer this bright and sunny flat with excellent views of the River Thames. Superb living accommodation with a west facing terrace. Two bedrooms (1 ensuite), reception/dining room, kitchen, guest bathroom, balcony. EPC Rating C. Approximately 134 sq m (1,442 sq ft). Share of Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ1,995,000 (RVR140140)

KnightFrank.co.uk/battersea battersea@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7670

Inside every great home is an exceptional Christmas waiting to happen.

savills.co.uk

Here are some of the properties we have sold and let this year on behalf of our clients…

SOLD CrondaCe road, SW6 guIde £3.75 mIllIon

SOLD aldervIlle road, SW6 guIde £1.475 mIllIon

Let hurlIngham road, SW6 guIde £575 per week

SOLD Inglethorpe Street, SW6 guIde £1.795 mIllIon

Let purSerS CroSS road, SW6 guIde £1,250 per week

Let old SChool houSe, SW6 guIde £500 per week

…and here are some of the properties we currently have for sale and to let in your area.

for sale

CLonCuRRy STReeT, SW6 GuIde £2.95 mILLIon

LILyVILLe RoAd, SW6 GuIde £2.75 mILLIon

for sale

boVInGdon RoAd, SW6 GuIde £1,999,999

RoSebuRy RoAd, SW6 GuIde £1.695 mILLIon

for sale

SWAn meWS, SW6 GuIde £1 mILLIon

CoLehILL GARdenS, SW6 GuIde £675,000

savills.co.uk

to let eLLeRby STReeT, SW6 GuIde £2,900 per week + admin fees apply*

to let CLAnCARTy RoAd, SW6 GuIde £1,250 per week + admin fees apply*

to let neW KInGS RoAd, SW6 GuIde £525 per week + admin fees apply*

to let ChIddInGSTone STReeT, SW6 GuIde £2,300 per week + admin fees apply*

to let bRITAnnIA RoAd, SW6 GuIde £1,000 per week + admin fees apply*

to let CoLehILL LAne, SW6 GuIde £475 per week + admin fees apply*

For professional advice in sales and lettings, or for a free market appraisal, please contact the team on 020 7731 9400 Savills Fulham Bishops Park ~ 423 Fulham Palace Road, London SW6 6SX Savills Fulham Parsons Green ~ 191 New Kings Road, London SW6 4SW *£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.

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STUNNING VICTORIAN HOUSE WITH STYLISH CONTEMPORARY FAMILY ACCOMMODATION gunterstone road, w14 Reception room ø drawing room ø family room ø kitchen/dining room ø 7 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms (2 en suite) ø utility room ø 3 cloakrooms ø garden ø 351 sq m (3,778 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Guide £4.3 million Freehold

Savills Brook Green Christopher Bramwell cbramwell@savills.com

020 3618 3777

BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED, STUNNING LATERAL SPACE, WITH VIEWS OVERLOOKING BROOK GREEN queens mansions, w6 Reception room ø kitchen ø 3 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø shower room ø balcony ø separate storage area ø 161 sq m (1,733 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Guide £1.9 million Share of Freehold

Savills Brook Green Dean Moriarty dmoriarty@savills.com

020 3618 3777

savills.co.uk

IMPRESSIVE LATERAL LAYOUT AND CONSIDERABLE ENTERTAINING SPACE IN A PRIVATE LOCATION homefield place, w4 4 reception rooms ø kitchen ø 4/5 bedrooms (2 en suite) ø further bathroom ø utility room ø swimming pool ø hot tub ø garden ø garage ø off-street parking ø 503 sq m (5,414 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Guide £5.5 million Freehold

Savills Chiswick Christopher Bramwell cbramwell@savills.com

020 8987 5550

GRADE II LISTED GEORGIAN HOUSE WITH GARDEN, GARAGE & SEPARATE FLAT strand on the green, w4 3 reception rooms ø kitchen ø 4/5 bedrooms (2 en suite) ø further bathroom ø self contained 1/ 2 bedroom flat ø triple garage ø off-street parking ø garden ø 260 sq m (2,811 sq ft)

Guide £2.65 million Freehold

Savills Chiswick Christopher Bramwell cbramwell@savills.com

020 8987 5550

FULHAM Residents’ Journal

PROPERTY WATCH Experts shine a light on local property news

Rise and fall

Knight Frank partner Anne Soutry considers what’s in store for Fulham’s property market

aking forecasts or cream coming off the cake. The predicting the next twists market is quiet at the moment, but and turns of the property who knows what will happen next year market is a difficult – it might perk up immediately after business at the best of times, but with the general election − we’ll have to a general election and a proposed wait and see,’ she explains. mansion tax looming, Fulham has When it comes to rapid growth, been uprooted into unknown territory. Anne believes that asking prices will After 40 months of continued growth, always hit a threshold that makes that doesn’t correspond to a 3,500 sq prime property values in outer London buyers stop in their tracks and refuse ft house because suddenly that would dropped by 0.2 per cent in October to go any higher. ‘What has been mean forking out £4.5million and according to the latest figures from interesting in the rising market that people aren’t prepared to pay that.’ Knight Frank. Nowhere was this we have experienced recently is the Rather than being frightened off decrease more marked than in southprice per sq ft has not translated to by the speculation that is currently west London, where prices took a every size of property. A well-presented dominating the headlines, Anne tumble of up to 1.1 per cent. 2,500 sq ft property in a good location acknowledges that property prices ‘What’s happening in Fulham could achieve £1,160 per sq ft, but have cooled slightly, but overall the is simply an adjustment that market remains strong and typically follows a period of stable. She is determined to What’s happening in Fulham rapid growth,’ Anne Soutry impress upon buyers that, in is simply an adjustment that typically fact, they have never had so begins, taking a frank but positive view of the current much choice, especially now follows a period of rapid growth situation. ‘It’s what I call the that vendors are increasingly more receptive. ‘My advice is, don’t be scared of making an Two-bedroom garden flat in Parsons Green. Guide price, £775,000 offer – after all, what’s the worst that could happen?’ As for the dreaded question of a mansion tax that has been playing on the minds of many vendors and buyers, Anne is characteristically calm and level-headed. ‘Once the election is out of the way then at least people will know what they have to deal with. At the moment it’s just hearsay as the manifestos have not been published yet. There are lots of unknowns, especially in Fulham where there is a sizeable chunk of stock valued above £2million. If you buy a house at £1.8million and the market goes up − as it will − is that going to stop you buying it? In part I think there is - 50 -

Maximising the outdoor living space at this Parsons Green garden flat on New King’s Road

The immaculate reception room at Whittingstall Road

a belief that it still might not happen,’ she reasons. As we wait for the outcome in May, Anne explains that the fact that people in Fulham can no longer afford to go up the next rung of the ladder is continuing to have an impact. To move from a two-bedroom property to a three or four-bedroom one can cost £300,000. Meanwhile, a family who has outgrown a 1,600 sq ft home and aspires to a 2,500 sq ft property can expect to pay an extra £1million. ‘That’s why a lot of these people are resorting to basement extensions and, by doing so, they are hoisting their homes into a different category. You’re now finding houses worth up to £2.7million on streets of small Victorian terraces.’ At the other end of the spectrum, apartment sales below £1million are

Family living: the kitchen and breakfast room at the three-storey Victorian terrace on Whittingstall Road. Guide price, £2,500,000

My advice is, don’t be scared of making an offer buoyant and Anne is adamant that good pricing and well-maintained and presented properties continue to sell swiftly. ‘London is very good at selfregulating,’ she explains. ‘This situation is only temporary and prices will rise - 51 -

again. The Fulham market is typically an early bloomer and the first three months of the year can generate a flurry of activity. We advise vendors to remain realistic but positive, while buyers should make the most of the excellent choice they currently have. Don’t be afraid of making offers − you might be surprised at what you can buy.’ 203 New King’s Road, SW6 4SR, 020 7751 2400 (knightfrank.co.uk)

Offers that will knock you for six! FROm THE FIRST VIEWING TO mOVING IN, aND THROUGHOUT EVERy mOmENT OF yOUR mOVE, LET yOUR HaIR DOWN, Breteuil Will take of everytHinG

2 £ 1,500,000

1 £ 595,000

NOVELLO STREET SW6, Parsons Green

STEPHENDaLE ROaD SW6, sands end

On a quiet residential street, charming house with ample entertainment and living space, south facing roof terrace.

Newly refurbished period conversion garden flat with open plan living and contemporary design throughout.

3 £ 1,800 pw

2 £ 695 pw

STUDDRIDGE STREET SW6, Parsons Green

LILLIE ROaD SW6, West BromPton

Quiet residential street, perfectly kept house with a substantial reception room and downstairs games room.

Newly refurbished three bedroom maisonette is offered to the market in immaculate state.

2 £ 999,999

2 £ 995 pw

TREbOVIR ROaD, SW5, earls Court

IFIELD ROaD SW10, CHelsea

Top floor just refurbished flat with an open plan fully equipped modern kitchen, built in storage.

Stunning split level apartment, period features, south west facing roof terrace, eat in kitchen, reception room.

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280 FULHam ROaD, SW10 9EW - TEL. 020 7351 6308 - Breteuil.Co.uk

The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings

Drawing of St Dunstan-in-the-West by SPAB Scholar Ptolomy Dean

Founded by William Morris, the SPAB protects the historic environment from decay, damage and demolition. It responds to threats to old buildings, trains building professionals, craftspeople, homeowners and volunteers and gives advice about maintenance and repairs. Since 1877 countless buildings have been saved for future generations.

Information about maintaining your home is available through events, courses, lectures, publications and telephone advice. To support our work why not join the SPAB? Members receive a quarterly magazine, our list of historic properties for sale and access to our regional activities.

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Riverview Gardens, SW13

TO LET

We are delighted to offer this stunning mansion flat in a prestigious riverside development. This property is particularly spacious, offering 3 large double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and communal gardens. Set in a wonderful location within a short walk of Hammersmith Broadway tube and Barnes amenities.

Price: £750 per week*

EPC Rating E

Barclay Road, SW6

To Let

We are delighted to offer this stunning two bedroom, two bathroom split level Victorian maisonette. With a large open plan reception area and courtyard garden, this property is ideal for entertaining. The fantastic location is only moments to Fulham Broadway Station making it perfect for professionals.

Price: £675 per week*

EPC Rating D

*Administration Fee: £180 inc VAT per tenancy Reference Fee: £60 inc VAT per tenant Deposit: 6 Weeks

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Parkville Road, SW6

A beautifully designed and elegantly presented four bedroom house in this tree lined street, close to Parsons Green.

ÂŁ1,700,000 Freehold

Fulham Sales 020 7731 7100 fulham@struttandparker.com

St James Street, SW6

A beautifully presented four bedroom terraced house that offers fantastic entertaining space.

ÂŁ1,500,000 Freehold

Fulham Sales 020 7730 7100 fulham@struttandparker.com

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Clonmel Road, SW6

An absolutely stunning three double bedroom house that has been extensively refurbished to an exacting standard on this popular street in Central Parsons Green.

£925 per week* Unfurnished

Fulham Lettings 020 7731 7100 fulham@struttandparker.com

*The following Tenant charges may apply prior to tenancy commencement: Tenancy Agreement £210 (inc VAT) Credit References per application £54 (inc VAT). All advertised prices are excluded and other associated services.

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