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MAY 2016 • Issue 43
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Dear Resident, The trees are beginning to blossom and our coats are (slowly and cautiously) being put away into our winter wardrobes. The month of May brings with it many reasons to have a smile on your face. Fulham is gearing up for the spotlight with Polo in the Park getting closer and closer, and all eyes will be on SW6. In light of this, Bethan Rees finds out about the history of the popular sport and speaks to the Hurlingham Polo Association (p.6). In harmony with the sporting season and also with the wedding season in mind, she goes millinery-mad and speaks to three locally based hat makers about life in the area and this year’s trends (p.20). Elsewhere, get prepared to be green with envy as the Journal has rounded-up its favourite emerald pieces for the home in celebration of this month’s birthstone (p.16), and raise a glass to the best spots in Fulham in honour of London Wine Week, from page 24. Bottoms up!
COVER: The Hurlingham Club Conservatory by Caroline Lees, who is taking part in Open Art Spaces. Find out more about the event on page five. This watercolour is available to purchase for £375. To find out more, call 07973 843 447 or visit carolinelees-icons.co.uk
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Buon compleanno A firm favourite on Fulham Road, Rossopomodoro will be celebrating 10 years since it first opened on 12 May 2006. The Neapolitan restaurant has since opened seven more locations across London and further afield, and now for its tenth anniversary, it’s celebrating in style. The Fulham Road restaurant will be getting a full refurbishment, with the launch of a brand new menu, with some sumptuous treats including the introduction of different types of Neapolitan street food. There will also be a £10 prosecco promotion for 10 days from 10 May. 214 Fulham Road, SW10 9NB, 020 7352 7677, rossopomodoro.co.uk
Summer is almost upon us, so what better way to embrace it than by filling your home with flowers? Fulham Palace is hosting a workshop with florist Helen Cranmer, which will teach you how to prepare and condition flowers and foliage, as well as show you the best techniques for making arrangements in containers. Using herbs and flowers from around the Palace garden, you’ll come away with a sweet-smelling arrangement to place proudly in your home. £55, concessions £49.50, booking essential, 10am-4pm, 22 May, Jessie Mylne Education Centre, Fulham Palace, Bishop’s Avenue, SW6 6EA, 020 7736 3233, fulhampalace.org
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Keep your finger on the pulse with our round-up of local news
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PUSH IT ICandy has released its new All-Terrain pram, perfect for your next adventure. Ideal for use at home or away, it collapses swiftly, folds away easily and can be stored in the tightest of spaces. The quick-release, front swivel wheel ensures that your little one has a smooth ride as you walk up and down pavements and along bumpy trails. The easy-lift, lie-flat carrycot is suitable for overnight sleeping too, home or abroad. £640, iCandyworld.com
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Sushi lovers rejoice; an allyou-can-eat sushi evening is taking place at Whole Foods Market in Fulham Broadway on 18 May. All the sushi sold at Whole Foods Market is freshly made every day by the in-house Genji team and with an unlimited supply on offer, we can’t think of anything else we’d rather be doing on a Wednesday evening. Just think of all those salmon skin rolls… Adults £22.28, children £11.73, 5.30pm-8.30pm, 18 May, Whole Foods Market, 2-6 Fulham Broadway, SW6 1AA, wholefoodsmarket.com
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Comeback kidS English indie pop band The Primitives will be making an appearance at Under the Bridge this month. Having risen to fame in the mid-80s, you may remember their biggest hit Crash from their widely-acclaimed first album Lovely. Having decided to call it a day in 1992, the four-man band from Coventry made a comeback in 2011 and now, still going strong, you can relive their glory days at Stamford Bridge. £15, doors open at 7pm, 27 May, Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, SW6 1HS, 020 7386 3327, underthebridge.co.uk
Face facts Finborough Theatre is kick-starting the summer season with a world premiere of play Stone Face, by Eve Leigh. Directed by Roy Alexander Weise, the play will run for four weeks from 17 May and follows the mysterious life of Catherine, who, when found and rescued at the age of 15, cannot walk or speak. As the play unfolds, everyone helping Catherine with her recovery begins to discover the shocking truth about what really happened to her. See website for prices and times, Finborough Theatre, 118 Finborough Road, SW10 9ED, 0844 847 1652, finboroughtheatre.co.uk
SAVE THE DATE The annual Open Art Spaces is nearly here and a whole host of artists and studios in the area are busy getting ready for the big event. With so much going on, you’ll need plenty of time to prepare so pop the dates in your diary now. As always, the event in June and July is all about getting to meet artists, explore their studio spaces and discover more about different art forms. Be sure to watch out for this stunning watercolour of Hurlingham Club’s conservatory by Caroline Lees. 24-26 June and 1-3 July, see the website for more information, openartspaces.com
ABC, easy as 123 A brand new nursery is joining The Kindergartens’ family at St Clements Church Hall. The new Mouse House is the latest in addition to the group of London-wide nurseries and will practice the same approach to education using The Kindergartens’ three pillars of development; social, emotional and educational excellence, but having lots of fun along the way. Founder of the nursery group, Carol Evelegh has more than 38 years of experience teaching children aged two to 13 and will remain at the helm of the new nursery, alongside head teacher Andrea Kehoe. thekindergartens.com
The Hurlingham Club Conservatory by Caroline Lees
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horses As Polo in the Park (3-5 June) comes to Fulham next month, the Journal catches up with Olly Hughes, deputy chief executive of the Hurlingham Polo Association, about the sport’s history and legacy in the area BETHAN REES
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lthough the sport of polo is older than recorded history, it can be traced back to mounted nomads in central Asia, where a version of the sport was played – but was apparently part training for war – with as many as 100 men on each side. The game spread across Asia through the nomads’ migration into Persia between 600 BC and 100 AD, with the first recorded game being between the Turkomans and
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Hurlingham Club, 1939
Persians – the Turkomans won. The modern polo that we recognise today originated in Manipur, a northeastern state of India and The Silchar Polo Club was founded in 1859, by tea planters and British military officers after Lieutenant Joseph Sherer witnessed some locals playing the sport. From here it spread like wildfire and landed in England in 1869. Olly Hughes, deputy chief executive of the Hurlingham Polo Association, tells me:
“Polo was first played in England in 1869 with the premier organised match between the 10th Hussars and the 9th Lancers being played on Hounslow Heath soon after.” “The Hurlingham was originally formed as a pigeon shooting club, a popular pastime among noblemen and gentlemen of the late 19th century,” Olly says. “Polo was also fast becoming a popular sport and there was a polo field at Lillie Bridge, although it was considered too short at only 200 yards long.” The first polo match was played at the Hurlingham Club in 1874 in the presence of the Prince and Princess of Wales. It quickly became the headquarters of polo and the Hurlingham Polo Committee drew up the first English rules. Until 1879, the Hurlingham polo ground was the only one in London and thus, under the management of the Hon Debonnaire John Baron Monson, assumed the responsibilities of governing the game. Why was the Hurlingham a good spot for the sport? “It had the grounds, the stabling and the players and it was accessible from the country and the city. And now it’s a great venue because of its history and its location in London but mainly because Polo in the Park has designed a version of the game
[LIFESTYLE] Hurlingham Polo Association with an idea to stage an international match on the site of the historic Number 1 field. “It was a resounding success with both players and spectators enjoying the best polo that had been played there for 76 years,” Olly recalls. Interestingly, there is more of a legacy in the area than just Polo in the Park; surrounding the Hurlingham, a few houses were built specifically for visiting polo players who would need somewhere to stay. Fast forward to 2016 and Polo in the Park is a hugely important event not just in the local area but in London too. But what is Olly most looking forward to this year? “I think that England vs South Africa will be a fantastic game on the Friday, but the great thing about Polo in the Park is the number of new people who can witness polo close-up and for the first time, so I am particularly excited to see if we can attract any new faces from Polo in the Park to come to our main summer international match, the Coronation Cup on 23 July at Guards Polo Club,” he answers. One of the big differences at this year’s event will be the debut of The Great Polo Food Festival, which will bring together some of the capital’s top restaurants and trendiest street food joints to bring the revellers a culinary experience. Chefs such as Mark Hix, Gordon Ramsay and Scott Hallsworth will be represented as well as vendors including Bubbledogs, Le Bun and Born & Raised. Also with a Lanson Champagne Garden and a Pimm’s bus and garden, there’s every reason to get yourself down to Polo in the Park.
Royalty at the Hurlingham, 1921
“Hurlingham was originally formed as a pigeon shooting club, a popular pastime” that incorporates all of that while also adapting to the current surroundings,” Olly explains. But back in the 19th century, it was a different picture to what it is today. “The players would wear breeches and boots with coloured shirts but the only protection on their heads was a cloth cap. Large crowds of men and women would attend polo matches,
although it was rare for ladies to play in those days,” says Olly. The Hurlingham has played host to some notable matches and competitions, including the Hurlingham Champions Cup, established in 1876 and the Inter Regimental Tournament. The Westchester Cup is arguably the most famous of the trophies played for in Fulham. “It began in 1886 and is only played for between England and the US. About 8,000 people watched the 1936 Westchester Cup at Hurlingham,” he tells me. Last year, the first England International Polo Match was played at Hurlingham since 1939. The organisers of Polo in the Park approached the
3-5 June, for tickets and corporate packages call 0844 248 5069 or visit polointheparklondon.com. Hurlingham Park, SW6 3RH
Aerial view of the Hurlingham, early 20th century
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Everything’s coming up roses What’s the average day in the life of a florist like, we hear you say? The Journal gets green fingered with Luna Stein Emily Adams
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alking into Luna Stein Florist is like walking into a tropical rainforest; flowers of every colour fill the room, while a palm tree takes centre stage atop an old fashioned wooden dining table. It feels as though spring and summer have been bottled and released into this one small room. The sweet smell of fresh flowers make my nose tingle; summer is almost here. For someone allergic to just about everything, a shop full to bursting with flowers is not my normal habitat, but today I am here to get stuck in and sample life as a florist alongside Luna Stein herself. “I was born with a flower in my hand,” Luna tells me. “Every birthday, my mother would give me a ranunculus flower to pin to my lapel,” and despite a degree in textiles and food nutrition and a stint as a researcher for a newspaper, she’s always kept that love of flowers in her life. Luna opened her shop, which she lives above, 18 years ago with £1,000 worth of flowers and little else, but almost two decades on and she’s doing more than alright. I’ve been here for just 20 minutes and bouquets are flying out the door
– someone’s even bought one of the potted plants I laid out on the pavement moments ago. All around me is the crunch of cellophane, the rustle of straw bows being tied and the phone ringing off the hook. It’s a small workspace but highly productive and I’m feeling very out of my depth. Luna is deep in work mode while I’m tripping over buckets of water and trying not to break the vases that surround me. I keep out the way and offer my services elsewhere, writing thank you cards for special deliveries. Knowing something I have contributed to is about to make someone’s day is a rewarding feeling to say the least. When the morning rush has died down, I watch Luna work, before having a go myself. I learn how to prepare the flowers, how to make buttonholes for weddings and special occasions and then it’s my turn to create my own masterpiece. “We are as good as the last bunch of flowers to leave our shop,” Luna says to me, and I feel immense pressure to not let the side down. I’m taught how to pick flowers (which are ordered in fresh every day, mainly from Holland), in threes and fives to get the best arrangement and then how to organise
a bouquet, working in a spiral motion, adding in flowers and turning it as I go. I become very aware of how uncoordinated I am and how incredibly difficult it is to make it look as effortless as Luna, but under her watchful eye, the end result isn’t actually that bad. Like all of Luna’s bouquets, there’s a wild feel to it. Her style is slightly rough around the edges, but it seems much more natural, like they’ve been picked straight from the garden. Of course, not every bouquet ‘sings’ instantly as Luna describes it; sometimes you have to add more flowers, re-arrange some foliage or just start over. After she’s impressively named every flower in the shop; veronicas, lisianthus, avalanche roses, and vendelas are all that I can remember, I realise there isn’t much, if anything, that Luna doesn’t know about this flower-filled haven. “We do our job and we love it,” she beams, and while the job is far more demanding than the enchanting flowery world I’d dreamt up, I’m not ready to leave it just yet. Be aware, this may well be the last article I write – floristry is calling me. 157 Munster Road, SW6 6DA, 020 7736 4088, lunasteinflorist.co.uk
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SHINE
BRIGHT As the bright lights of the city comes to Box Gallery, the Journal looks at what’s in store at its latest exhibition DOROTHY MUSARIRI
Southbank View by David Pilgrim
Blue London Montage Original Oil on Canvas by David Pilgrim
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ox Galleries will be shining bright throughout May, as it holds a new exhibition called City Lights, featuring artwork and photography from both recognised and up-and-coming cityscape artists. The exhibition, which focuses on visual expressions and vibrant colours in the world’s most recognisable cities, will run for two weeks at the King’s Road gallery. Established by Emma Moir in 2012, Box Galleries features contemporary art which has included collections by renowned artists Andy Warhol, Russell Young and Damien Hirst in the past. It’s known for its laid-back style, allowing customers to take paintings home with them for a trial-run before they take the plunge and invest. With this exhibition, there are a variety of styles, price points and approaches to the theme, so expect to
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see a bit of everything. Paul McIntyre, Jayson Lilley and Luigi Visconti, among others will present their work, and we’ve picked out some artists that we think you should look out for. Oil painter David Pilgrim has joined the line-up, and with a keen interest in architecture, he specialises in turning much-loved buildings in London, Venice, New York and Paris into bespoke vibrant city scenes for art lovers to revel in. David was recently commissioned to create an original piece, blending places such as Duke on the Green, the Serpentine, London Bridge, Westminster and Piccadilly into one impressive black and white montage, so if there’s a place that’s close to your heart, David will be on hand to preserve it in paint. Also expect to see work on display by one of the UK’s most popular
Dotted Battersea Power Station Grey by Jayson Lilley and Elisa Cantarelli
Autumn by the River by Nigel Cooke
[CULTURE] commercial artists, Nigel Cooke. Nigel used to be a cartoonist and is now using his talents to create cityscape paintings. Having worked as a character designer in Hong Kong for many years, Nigel is still a member of the International Society of Caricature Artists in the US and humour is still an integral part of his artwork: “My art is mainly humorous figurative paintings of people interacting,” Nigel says, adding, “Naturally, this has its
Empire State Building 34th Street by Paul McIntyre
Parliament Street by David Pilgrim
Duke of York Square by Paul McIntyre
foundations in my lifelong dedication to portraiture, caricature, humorous illustration and character design”. The exceptionally talented Michael Wallner is not be missed, with this being the first time he has showcased his artwork at Box Galleries. His current collection includes an unusual interactive magnetic piece; you can choose the arrangement of colours that move as you look at it from different angles. Wallner is all about using different materials so expect brushed aluminium, reclaimed wood and a 1930s window. With its location on the King’s Road, it would surely be rude not to include the greatest parts of the local area in the exhibition, so if you look closely among some of the greatest landmarks in the world, you’ll find Hammersmith Bridge, Duke of York Square, Albert Bridge and Sloane Square too. 17-31 May, Box Galleries, 402 King’s Road, SW10 0LJ, 07786 033 180, boxgalleries.com
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KEEPING UP WITH THE CREIGHTONS Ahead of a talk at Fulham Palace this month about Mrs Creighton, Bishop Creighton’s wife, the Journal speaks with its curator Miranda Poliakoff to gain an insight into her history
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ouise Creighton, or Mrs Creighton as she was known, was somewhat of a remarkable woman. The wife of the Bishop of London, Mandell Creighton (1897-1901), the couple and their seven children resided in Fulham Palace. This month on 16 May, curator Miranda Poliakoff is hosting a talk about Mrs Creighton as a pioneer of women’s education, a published historian and a champion for women workers, 80 years after her death. The talk, entitled Mrs Creighton: “a woman of strong personality”, will take place in the Jessie Mylne Education Centre. “Fulham Palace is quite a maledominated place and we often concentrate on the Bishops of London, but I want to fly the flag for the Bishop’s wife,” Miranda starts. “They existed only in their husband’s shadow, but Mrs Creighton was quite a formidable woman.” Sat in the Drawing Room Café of the palace, Miranda tells me this used to be the wife’s drawing
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The Drawing room (©Fulham Palace Trust)
room and the extended room next door was her private study and boudoir. Mrs Creighton met the future Bishop at Oxford University, where it was beginning to open up lectures to women. “The story goes that she went to a lecture wearing a bright yellow scarf, which she thought was quite brave and attractive, and one thing led to another,” she laughs. He became the Bishop of Peterborough before taking on the role of the Bishop of London, but he was also a great scholar. “He was the first editor of The English Historical Review, wrote lots of history books including his most famous The History of the Papacy in the Period of Reformation,” Miranda describes. But, his wife was not to be outdone; she was also an author and wrote books for children. She relaunched the Women’s Diocesan Association in 1897 and at this time she wasn’t a major champion for women’s
Bishop Creighton’s bookplate (©Fulham Palace Trust)
Mrs Creighton (Image courtesy of Mary Bailey)
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rights in the same way the suffragettes were. “As the Bishop of London’s wife, she had to be cautious. Initially she wasn’t in favour of women voting, but she did come round to the idea publically,” Miranda explains. “However, she was championing better conditions for women workers; she was a very practical woman.” Bishop Creighton House on Lillie Road in Fulham was a settlement founded by Mrs Creighton and it is still flourishing today. Miranda tells me it’s only lately her importance has been recognised in her own right. “Recently there’s been more interest in women’s history, which is why we’re doing the talk now,” she says. “Bishop’s wives weren’t very radical and got a bit overlooked.” By the sounds of it, Mrs Creighton was quite a wonderful woman – she was one of the first ladies to graduate from Oxford University and would also apparently walk around Fulham telling men not to drink. “She was a great temperance campaigner,” Miranda laughs. So, if you want to find out more about this admirable woman, head to Fulham Palace on 16 May. £10, £9 for unemployed adults, 16 May, 2pm, Fulham Palace, Bishop’s Avenue, SW6 6EA, 020 7736 3233, fulhampalace.org
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NappyValleyNet.com has become an online sensation in the four years since founder Susan Hanage, aka. Annabel, launched it, with more than 130,000 visits to the site every month. An invaluable tool for parents based in south west London who are seeking to swap tips and share advice, we’ve teamed up to post some of the most pressing topics posted on the site potty training, etc. Those are perfectly normal everyday things that will have an impact on the home. I guess it would be different if the nanny was my family’s nanny before she had her baby and everyone knew each other well and were close, but as a new hire, the above concerns have always stopped me. Mon 18 Apr, 2016 9.18am
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Should I leave my baby boy at home if I get a new job? I’m a nanny and I’m currently coming to the end of my maternity leave after having a baby boy almost nine months ago. I’m not returning to my previous nanny as the family’s child has started nursery so I’m looking for a new role. The more I think about it the more I do not want to be away from my child while I look after somebody else’s, but I’m really struggling to find a new family who will accept me and my baby. I think it would be different if I worked in a shop but the
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fact is I will still be looking after children, I can’t get my head around the idea that someone else will be having mine while I look after others and I can’t afford it. But, I do need a job and money. I just don’t know what to do.
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Sun 17 Apr, 2016 10.30am It’s a really tough one and I completely understand your point, but I thought it might be useful to share my thoughts from an employer’s perspective.When I have previously considered hiring a nanny with her own child the following has put me
off. Firstly, the cost is not as reduced as I think it should be. It is effectively a nanny share situation, however it ends up being significantly more expensive than your average nanny share as usually the nanny is unwilling to work for half her salary and you have no one to share the tax and NI costs with. Secondly, there is the natural concern that the nanny’s child will come first. I imagine there will always be some possible unconscious bias there towards the nanny’s own child. Thirdly, what if the nanny’s child is sick, going through a difficult patch, weaning, teething,
My first nanny brought her child to work with her and it worked excellently. However, the way she approached it, I believe, is how all nannies who want to continue working once they have children and have the privilege of being with their children every day should. She saw it as a nanny share where she was one half of the share as well as the nanny. So yes, I only paid her half of what she would have earned if she was looking after another family. But she had no childcare costs and I think this is the point which should be focused on in this discussion. The rest of us have to take an in effect pay cut when we have children so why should nannies be any different?
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Saddle up Igloo has created a set of dolls that horse lovers will adore. The Our Generation Saddle-Up Stables set comes with a saddle, a grooming tote, a riding stick, saddle bag, a feed bucket, and a grooming mitten, and to complete the set you can buy the doll and horse too. £168.75, 227 King’s Road, SW3 5EJ, 020 7352 4572, iglookids.co.uk
Baby’s first blankie
kids’ corner Treats for the little ones this May
Based in Fulham, Scarlet Ribbon is known for using only the best quality materials. One hundred per cent extra-fine Merino wool is flown in from around the world from Italy to Australia, South America to South Africa and we particularly like the beautifully knitted Merino baby blanket. It comes in four colour variations, it’s super soft and stretchy and can be used in a cot bed or in a push chair on your travels. £60, 020 3633 0367, scarletribbonmerino.com
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The wedding season is fast approaching and this pretty pair of Papouelli shoes are perfect for your little girl. The Dolly pair comes with a stylish elastic strap over the foot for extra comfort making them easy to slip on and off. The ballerina pumps also come in four stylish colours: black, bronze, dusty pink and a silver grey. £59, 187 New King’s Road, SW6 4SW, 020 7731 3315, papouelli.com
As you and your little ones jet off on your family holidays this summer, this travel mattress will certainly come in handy. The SkyBaby mattress has been designed with flying in mind, it’s fully washable and comes in a bag for easy storage, so your little ones can get a good sleep while you and the rest of the family can enjoy a quiet and peaceful flight. £33, jojomamanbebe.co.uk
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GIVING THE GREEN LIGHt The colour emerald has an enduring class; its rich and vivid green tones catch the eye and some believe the birthstone for May to bring its owner foresight, good fortune and youth. With this in mind, the Journal has rounded up its favourite pieces to brighten up the home in emerald tones
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1. Murano Sommerso Glass Vase, £1,150, Talisman, 79-91 New King’s Road, SW6 4SQ, 020 7731 4686, talismanlondon.com / 2. Green Hobnail Cut Casket, £980, Guinevere Antiques, 574-580 King’s Road, SW6 2DY, 020 7736 2917, guinevere.co.uk / 3. Fruit & Flower Candle Oolong Green Tea Leaves by Acqua di Parma, £85, Space NK, 205 New King’s Road, SW6 4SR, 020 7736 6728, spacenk.com / 4. School Pendant Light by Davey Lighting, £375, Original BTC, The Design Centre, 228 Chelsea Harbour, SW10 0XE, 020 7351 2130, originalbtc.com / 5. Art Deco silver plate box with green enamel lid, £560, Guinevere Antiques / 6. Eicó Gisela G16 (alterior matt), £36.49 for 2.5L, Ray Munn, 861-863 Fulham Road, SW6 5HP, 020 7736 9876, raymunn.co.uk
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[spotlight on...]
The architect for
your home From a two-man band to a thriving 20-person team, the Journal finds out how Jo Cowen Architects has found its home in Fulham EMILY ADAMS
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alking down New King’s Road, it’d be hard not to look in at Burlington House, with its traditional façade and beautiful contemporary interiors. It’s the home of Jo Cowen Architects and just stepping inside gives you an instant glimpse at what this team can do. “We wanted a space that clients could feel homely in, that still reflected our taste and designs. We love the balance between the outside being very Victorian,” Jo-anne says, much like the other houses in Fulham, “and the inside being very modern”. Inside the offices, I’m surrounded by soft grey tones and herringbone floors, the room is flooded with light. It’s crisp, clean and contemporary and everything I’d want in my own home, but trying to recreate that perfect look by myself would be a daunting task. Fortunately, Jo-anne Cowen and her team are on-hand to deliver exactly what their clients want. “We don’t have a specific ‘house’ style – we try to work as closely as possible with each client to understand their vision for their
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project – and then we use our skill and experience to maximise that vision architecturally,” she says. For Jo-anne, who set up the company in Fulham five years ago to cater for the highend residential market, it’s all about clients and giving them a complete architectural and interiors service. “I get so much enjoyment out of meeting a family, getting to know them and then designing spaces around them,” she
says, before adding: “We’re not simply designing spaces for photographs; we’re also designing spaces to be lived in.” Having worked on high-profile projects such as the redevelopment of the British Museum, The Leadenhall Building and the Merano Tower for St James, Jo-anne is no stranger to large-scale developments. Both she and her co-director Chris Wilkinson were associates at celebrated international architecture practice Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners, and before that Jo-anne was at Foster & Partners. It is this experience, she tells me, that
[PROMOTION] trying to do and they want the same thing”. Now, Jo-anne tells me proudly, the team have worked on four or five houses on most of the streets in Fulham, so you’re probably already familiar with their work. “The planning process is quite straight forward in Fulham,” explains Jo-anne, “and as a consequence, we’re able to double the size of a property so we can lay out some really elegant houses.” “We even have families where we do one house for them and end up doing their second homes too. We have loyal clients and because of it, the practice has grown from word-of-mouth,” Jo-anne says warmly. Having created such a presence in the area, it’s clear to see that Jo-anne is at home here and has no plans to move. “Fulham, and Parsons Green in particular, is such a cool area; it’s such a great space to be in,” she says. In fact, of a weekend, Jo-anne and her family can often be found enjoying brunch at St Clements or Hally’s, walking along the river or pottering around Fulham’s shops and cafés. Of course like every family, weekends include swimming lessons and all the other various activities to take the kids to, but helped her when setting up her own practice. “The rigour, high design standards and efficiency we learned in large-scale practices informs all our work here,” explains Cowen. But now it’s clear that whether it’s a developer, a family, or a young professional that they’re dealing with, the focus is always on the client, their requirements and timescales. “That’s what makes us unique: we are both very hands-on and we work extremely closely with each client, listening to their needs as well as offering our ideas – it’s always a collaborative process.” In just five years since the firm was set up, Jo-anne has developed a reputation for delivering the highest quality finished product but with a personal service. Jo-anne and her team have clearly made an impact in the local area, but what is it about Jo Cowen Architects that has made Fulham welcome it so warmly? “Once we do one house in the street, we tend to do both the neighbours houses too,” she says. “We get on well with the neighbours; they understand what we’re
“The rigour, high design standards and efficiency we learned in large-scale practices informs all our work here” her ideal weekend is much less busy: “We often take our kids to the Walled Garden at Fulham Palace. That’s one of their favourite places. They’re really into the kitchen gardens there where they can pick the runner beans.” Hearing about Jo-anne’s family life in Parsons Green, her team winding down at Duke on the Green on a Friday night and seeing how well their designs are suited to this area, there’s no doubt in my mind that Jo-anne and her team have found their home in Fulham. Jo Cowen Architects LTD, Burlington House, 184-186 New King’s Road, SW6 4NF, 020 7371 0357, jocowendesign.com
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THE HAT TRICK
The hat season is upon us. Whether it’s a wedding or the races, a good piece of headwear is essential at this time of year. The Journal talks to three local milliners about their careers, trends and Fulham BETHAN REES
Bundle MacLaren Fulham-based milliner Bundle MacLaren offers a mix of bold and whimsical designs for those looking to stand out from the crowd.
What’s your favourite material to work with? Feathers. They are so intricate and stunning and you can have so much fun with curling, sculpting and colouring them. They give hats a wonderful lightness and nothing sets off a design like a wellplaced feather.
What is your favourite part about being in Fulham? Fulham is really convenient for our clients as they can always pop in to see us on their way in or out of London. We’re lucky to have a really gorgeous showroom, which is wonderfully big, light and airy so clients have masses of space to try on their outfits with all the different styles and paw over silk fabrics, sinamay charts, felt charts and colour wheels and have lots of fun playing with different trimmings and feathers.
are there any enduring or of-themoment trends in millinery? I love the big floral pieces we are seeing everywhere this year. Maybe it’s because being British we put up with the long winters each year, which means we really like to go to town in the summer months and make the most of it with sunny, bright and colourful florals. Studio 5d, South Park Studios, 88 Peterborough Road, SW6 3HH 07432 071 606, bundlemaclaren.co.uk
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Jane Taylor Fulham resident Jane Taylor has been producing bespoke and ready-to-wear millinery since 2008, and can be seen on the heads of an esteemed crowd including the Duchess of Cambridge, Zara Tindall and Princess Eugenie.
How did you get into millinery? I have a degree in embroidery and a real love for textiles and sculpture, which meant millinery was the perfect discipline for me.
What inspires your designs?
Siggi Hats
I am tremendously inspired by art and nature as well as different cultures. Living in London, I am constantly inspired by the variety of people I meet and their stories, cultures and backgrounds. I also have a fascination with Egyptian goddesses.
Siegfried Hesbacher, also known just as Siggi, studied art and design in Germany where he graduated in 1980, and sold his first collection of cocktail hats to Harvey Nichols in 1982. His shop on Fulham High Street sells ladies’ hats for all occasions.
You have aN IMPRESSIVE list of clients – is there anyone you wish you could have made a piece for?
You held the title of official milliner for Royal Ascot for three years – what was that like? It gave me a wonderful opportunity to work alongside the organisers of what must be the world’s most ubiquitous hat event. I exhibited products during Royal Ascot so clients, both new and established, could come and meet me. Some even took the opportunity to spend their winnings on buying a new headpiece to wear the next day.
Why did you choose to have your shop in Fulham? Before, I was situated close to Oxford Circus. While being located in the West End had some advantages, it was clear that most of my clients were based in and around south west London and the home counties. The opportunity to purchase a shop in Fulham High Street came up at just the right time and I could not resist taking the plunge. Fulham is such an energising place to work. So many good independent retailers have joined the community here and I’m very happy to be among them.
I would have loved to have designed hats for the 1930s actress Loretta Young. She was so glamorous and beautiful and she lived through the years when hats were an everyday accessory and she wore some amazing outfits too.
Are there any millinery trends at the moment? If so, are there any you like or dislike? Wide flat brims are back, which is great. It is lovely to have another scale of hat to play with. I am so happy small headpieces are not in fashion. They really are so unflattering and pointless. Hats should be a statement, not an excuse!
You also design for men – when did you introduce this to the business, and why? A hat is a very important accessory for men as it’s a way to show some flare as men have less outlets for this than women. Often, as many men do not wear jewellery, carry a bag or wear detailed shoes, a hat can really finish off their outfit in style. 253 King’s Road, SW3 5EL, 020 8392 2333, janetaylorlondon.com
Are there any trends within millinery that transcend seasons? Different women and personalities suit different styles. There are the classics that will always be in vogue – brimmed hats, small cocktail-like pieces, pillboxes – these have been around for a long time and will stay. The height of the crown might change; feathers might be replaced by flowers again. But no matter what size or shape, headpiece or hat a woman decides on, the most important fact is that she feels confident in what she is wearing. 48 Fulham High Street, SW6 3LQ, 020 7736 2030, siggihats.co.uk
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Health and happiness
Barbecue fundamentals from the team at Parson’s Nose The first wafts of smoke have appeared in the neighbourhoods, which is a sure sign that barbecue season is here. We butchers love a barbecue, and over the course of the next few months we will share our top tips for getting the most out of your summer barbecue cuts. To begin with, here are the fundamentals. Good-quality charcoal is really
A new book by health and wellness expert Tali Shine and former model Steph Adams, called Good to Glow is out this month. Packed full of nutritious recipes for readers by top hotels, spas and organic cafés around the world as well as celebrity trainers, this is a complete go-to guide for a healthy lifestyle. From slow-roasted chicken to seafood paella to triple chocolate cheesecake, who said being healthy has to be dull? £19, published by teNeues, 16 May, teneues.com
important. We stock charcoal produced in the Kent and Surrey woodlands from sustainably-sourced, FSC-accredited English hardwoods such as oak and ash, which add a great smoky flavour to
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the food. The optimal cooking point is when the coals have heated up and then cooled to grey. More expensive charcoal will hold the heat for a long time, whereas cheaper coal will cool quickly and leave you with half-cooked food. Take meat out of the fridge at least one hour before cooking. This evens
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out the temperature in the meat and means it will cook through more evenly, reducing the risk of undercooking and
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making your job as a chef much easier.
Patrick Falla’s Hanger SW6 is the new steak house and liquor bar opening in Fulham Broadway this spring. The dining spot’s menu will feature steak, obviously, and a hanger steak sandwich, some delicious desserts and yummy cocktails. Former Searcy’s chef James Burton is heading up the kitchen and plans to only use locally-sourced ingredients. The bar will be available for private functions too. 461 North End Road, SW6 1NZ, 020 7386 9739, hangersteak.co.uk
Start larger joints of meat (like racks of ribs) in the oven first as this will mean less cooking time on the barbecue and leaves you to focus on caramelising the crust properly. It’s also the perfect opportunity to apply sticky glazes, adding even more flavour. Be generous with seasoning, but not until just before cooking. If you season too early, you run the risk of drawing out too much moisture and drying out the meat. Buy good-quality sea salt and use it liberally. Don’t cook in the flame – not only will it cook the outside of your meat too quickly, leaving the inside raw, but with certain meats, the fat can catch fire. Never pour juices or marinades from the raw meat back onto the cooked cuts. Also, make sure you have separate tongs for raw and cooked meats to avoid crosscontamination of bacteria. 753 Fulham Road, SW6 5UU, 020 7736 4492, parsonsnose.co.uk
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A taste of Italy A new Italian restaurant and wine bar C’Alice is due to open on Munster Road and it’s going to be a real family affair. Run by husband and wife, Alice Ravelli and Giovanni Di Stefano with chef Carla Murgioni in the kitchen, the menu will feature native specialities like poppy seed roasted salmon and pan-fried scallops in grapefruit juice alongside a selection of beautiful and exotic wines from all over Italy like, Gaja and Tasca d’Almerita. Also, the restaurant will host a series of wine tasting evenings – bellissima. 199 Munster Road, SW6 6BX, 020 7385 4302
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HIP HIP, ORÉE
On the Fulham Road, there’s an aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries. It’s coming from its newest boulangerie, Orée. The Journal meets its founder, Laurent d’Orey BETHAN REES
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hat scent is something I’ll never forget. As a young child, I remember going on holiday to the south of France, just outside of Roussillon, and the château we were taking over for the week was surrounded by nothing but vineyards. The cupboards were empty and we were hungry, so it was off to the local town in a tarnished Renault to pick up some sustenance. Entering a boulangerie, I was met with a wall of smells; it was freshly baked bread and pastries. The warm scent filled my nose and I wanted to dive into a sea of buttery
signage that was handpainted by Lucien Helle, an ornamental glass artist – but it in no way feels false. “We wanted it to have a traditional feel but we didn’t want it to look fake – it needed its own identity as a Fulhamborn concept,” Laurent d’Orey, founder, tells me as I tuck into pistachios and raspberries perched on a light glutenfree sponge with almond cream, which is dangerously delicate. Offering artisan breads, Viennoiserie and fine patisseries alongside breakfast
We wanted it to have a traditional feel but we didn’t want it to look fake croissants and brioche. I’m overcome with nostalgia as I enter Orée on Fulham Road, the London-born, French style boulangerie and kitchen. The pale blue exterior is continued in its interior theme, which hints at its French roots through white marble-top tables and surfaces and its gold leaf
Before heading to London, Laurent owned six bakeries in Lisbon, Portugal. “It was very nice and sunny in comparison to London,” he laughs. “I went all over Europe and visited lots of capitals but London is just the most dynamic city, there’s no question about it.” Laurent headed to SW6 as there’s a large French community, and as a Frenchman, he loved the neighbourhood. “We wanted this to be a place for residents,” he continues. With 12 breads including rye, sourdough, Nordic and Japanese, what is Laurent’s favourite loaf ? “It changes every day, but today I went for the organic Buckwheat,” he tells me. So what makes a good loaf ? “Some people said to me, you won’t be able to make good bread in London because of the water,” he begins. “But it’s got nothing to do with the water; the flour is what matters and we use organic French flour produced in an old mill.” Orée brings a slice of the rural French countryside to Fulham Road, and we wouldn’t want it any other way. Bon appétit! 275-277 Fulham Road, SW10 9PZ, oree.co.uk
dishes, tartines and salads, customers can eat-in or takeaway – it’s the perfect place for a lunchtime catch-up or morning breakfast dash. Baking is at the forefront of what Orée is all about – with an inhouse, glass-fronted 2.5 tonne deck oven and open kitchen, visitors are able to see in to the heart of the business.
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Vagabond Wines A hybrid wine shop and bar, you can buy a bottle or enjoy a glass of wine with a platter of cheese and charcuterie. There’s one big selling point for Vagabond though – it has 100 wines on tap, which means you can sample or have a glass of any of those wines and they also come out of a dispenser, like an adultsonly vending machine. 18-22 Vanston Place, SW6 1AX, 020 7381 1717, vagabondwines.co.uk
WINE, WINE, WINE DELILAH As London Wine Week (23-29 May) hits the capital, the Journal scopes out the best places to try and buy wine in the area – cheers to that BETHAN REES
TO TRY: Fulham Wine Rooms
It’s easier to describe Fulham Wine Rooms by saying what it isn’t; it’s not a hotel, zoo or an airport. It is though, a wine bar, restaurant and wine shop. It opened in 2010 on Fulham Road and has since become a favourite watering hole in the area. The wine list covers 200 different bins and at any one time you can sample 48 of those by the glass with a pre-paid wine card. 871-873 Fulham Road, SW6 5HP, 020 7042 9440, winerooms.london/fulham
TO TRY: The French Barrel
A little slice of the French countryside in Fulham, The French Barrel, which has just opened on Fulham Road, serves more than 100 different wines with 25 available by the glass, bottle or carafe, with a focus on wines from France but doesn’t neglect the rest of the world either. Offering food such as cheese and charcuterie boards alongside beef bourguignon or duck parmentier, you’ll be transported to Montpellier in no time. 636 Fulham Road, SW6 5RT, thefrenchbarrel.co.uk
TO TRY: West London Wine School
Based in the Big Yellow Self Storage in Fulham, the West London Wine School brings a bit of fun and personality to wine tasting and courses in London – it’s the perfect spot to refine your knowledge. Don’t let the word ‘school’ put you off though – this is very different to what you would have studied in your youth. Big Yellow Storage, 71 Townmead Road, SW6 2ST, 020 8144 2444, westlondonwineschool.com
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TO BUY: Whole Foods market
This place might not be the first you think of for alcohol – it’s usually thought of as a beacon for quinoa, chia pots and luminous green smoothies. However, Whole Foods Market has a wide range of international wines that have been chosen by the chain’s very own wine superheroes by scouring the world’s vineyards, with many of the team being qualified sommeliers. Always looking for sustainable vineyard practices and organic and biodynamic wines, the choice here is really interesting. 2-6 Fulham Broadway, SW6 1AA, 020 7386 4350, wholefoodsmarket.com
TO BUY: The Vintner
Fulham-based company The Vintner is a little bit different to any other web-shop I’ve seen – it offers wine lovers 100 great bottles that are good to drink now. Also, if you’re unhappy with your wine or if you don’t think it tastes quite right, The Vintner will sort out the problem and promises to learn from the feedback. The company claims to rigorously taste and re-taste before listing the wines (poor souls), so I think it’s to be trusted. 020 7352 4083, thevintner.com
TO BUY: Majestic Wine
This shop is the old trusty friend we all lean on sometimes. Majestic Wine is a household name in the area, and for good reason – it specialises in fantastic wines by the case and is constantly searching for the best new releases. The store’s team is always on hand to lend an opinion and there are often daily wine tastings too – it’s worth a trip there even for this. 421 New King’s Road, SW6 4RN, 020 7736 0335, majestic.co.uk
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London Cru London’s first winery, London Cru, is in the heart of Fulham and sources its grapes from European vineyards and using state-of-the-art equipment it aims to embody the ‘Made in London’ spirit. The industrial-looking gin distillery-turned-winery also sells its produce straight to the public. From a bacchus to barbera, chardonnay to syrah, it’s time to try something homegrown. 21-27 Seagrave Road, SW6 1RP, 020 7381 7871, londoncru.co.uk
TO BUY: Friarwood
Formed in 1967, the boutique wine merchant Friarwood has been one of the largest importers of Bordeaux wines into the UK since the early ’70s. Located in Parsons Green, the shop has an exceptional selection of wines worth discovering and its friendly and hugely knowledgeable team are always willing to lend a hand. 26 New King’s Road, SW6 4ST, 020 7736 2628, friarwood.com
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Spirited Wines Founded in 2010 and formerly known as the wine shop Nicolas, Spirited Wines has a huge selection of products from around the world and offers in-store services such as glass hire – it’s a great place to head if you’re planning a party. 795-797 Fulham Road, SW6 5HA, 020 7371 8947, spiritedwines.co.uk
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OUR CLAUDE AND SAVIOUR ‘Soda-streamed’ red wine and octopus are on the menu of the newly refurbished and relaunched Claude’s Kitchen, as the Journal finds out BETHAN REES
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so often find myself sat in the window of Amuse Bouche in Parsons Green. Whether it’s on a cold winter’s day, nursing a glass of Tuscan sangiovese or basking in the rays sipping on a Greek malagouzia, I can think of no nicer place to spend an afternoon or a drawn-out evening – that is before I visited the newly relaunched Claude’s Kitchen, located just upstairs from the aforementioned bar. Having recently reopened following a refurbishment, Claude’s Kitchen is well and truly back in action, and having become a firm fixture in both Fulham and wider London’s culinary scene, I can almost hear the hoorays from here. Also introducing a single bottle list of some really special wines, I’ve got a sneaking suspicion it’s going to be hard to keep me away from Parsons Green this spring. With Claude Compton ( formerly of Petersham Nurseries and Club Gascon) at the helm, I know I’m in safe hands. The muted pistachio green walls paired with old fashioned school chairs, worn wood-chipped tables and an industrial touch of exposed light bulbs, the restaurant is a witch’s pot of fashions but it works impeccably well.
My guest and I opt for the taster menu and a flight of wine and promptly I’m delivered an amuse bouche cocktail of an earl grey and herb vermouth, which goes down very easily – too easily some might say. I can also imagine this would mix marvellously with gin to make an earl grey Martini, or a Mar-tea-ni. The bread arrives with a marmite butter, which gets my salty pulse racing; it’s phenomenal. I want it for breakfast, lunch and dinner for years to come. Followed by asparagus accompanied by lovage, peas and coal – the latter of which some may be sceptical of. The black dust is scattered across the dish and brings an earthy, smoky element and lifts this asparagus dish from the garden to the heavens. This is paired with a glass of Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve, which hits the palate with notes of smooth violets and lilac. Next up is octopus with strawberries,
spice and salsify. Octopus and strawberries aren’t a combination I’ve tasted before, but the enticing purple-hued tentacles matched with the soft crunch of the fresh fruit is a tasty soirée in my mouth. It’s complemented by a ‘sodastreamed’ Beaujolais, which I was unsure about, but the lightly carbonated wine is gorgeous, almost sangria-like, and I can imagine sipping on it in the beaming sunshine. Following this is spring lamb, Jerusalem artichoke, coffee and olive – now I’m starting to understand that Claude’s Kitchen isn’t afraid of playing with flavours. The cheese course offers Wigmore, a creamy, semi-soft cheese paired with burnt pear, pickled pumpkin, a crisp bread and a glass of Las Medallas Manzanilla sherry, which is pure bliss. Finishing off the feast is a dish of strawberries and cream with meringue, cucumber, dill and juniper – almost like a gin and tonic infused Eton mess, accompanied by a pink moscato, a spritzy glass of candyfloss-like tones balanced with acidity. Claude’s Kitchen offers a whirlwind taste sensation paired with genius wines, and they’re going to have to hire extra security to keep me out of there. 51 Parsons Green, SW6 4JA, 020 7371 8517, amusebouchelondon.com
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CREATIVE COLOURS Hari’s is introducing a new colouring technique to its salons across London, including its Parsons Green spot. Splash Colour is a new way of colouring hair with a shorter processing time developed by Hari’s top colourist Salvadore, who trained in Los Angeles. It is intended for damaged or overprocessed hair and it gives clients a clean and natural look – perfect for lacklustre locks. Go on, why not treat yourself ? 183 New King’s Road, SW6 4SW, 020 7731 6062, harissalon.com
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HEALTH & BEAUTY Keeping you looking and feeling your best this month Dorothy Musariri
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Tanning it up Beauty.m, located within Seed Salon, has teamed up with Sienna X, a leading fake tan brand, to bring a bronzed glow to Fulham. This month there’s a new treatment launching called High Intensity Tanning, which is for customers who want to wash off the guiding colour – the darker colour that needs to be rinsed off to reveal the actual tan – as soon as possible. Also, if you have ever wanted to get a tan and wear white all in the same day – you’re in luck. Beauty.m also offers an express tan called Tonight’s the Night, which needs just three hours to develop and lasts for seven to 10 days and unlike some tanning products, the fragrance isn’t too strong. Beauty.m, 789 Fulham Road, SW6 5HD, 020 7731 5744, beautym.co.uk
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Have you ever heard of a facial that comes in a box? This new Sarah Chapman product from Space NK is precisely that. The Bespoke Boost Facial-in-a-box leaves skin feeling and looking healthy, more refreshed and beautiful, and the kit comes with a step-by-step guide of how to use it. The box includes a cleanser, an age repair serum and a professional cleansing mitt, and after treating your skin to this at-home holiday, you should notice a reduction in puffiness, redness, uneven skin and wrinkles. £62, 205 New King’s Road, SW6 4SR, 020 7736 6728, spacenk.com
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Looking and feeling good has just got that much easier, thanks to a new digital beauty concierge called Ruuby. Available to download now, it features only the finest salons in and around London, but also allows users to book mobile treatments at home. Whether it’s a fresh cut or a massage you’re after, the app can be used whilst you’re on the go. Founded by Venetia Archer, she’s curated a list of some of the best celebrity beauticians like celebrity facialist Lisa Franklin, and the Duchess of Cambridge’s hairdresser, Richard Ward – to name a couple. ruuby.com
Gym in style Imagine a workout that incorporates ballet, kick boxing and HIIT training into one session. The Bluebird Café is holding a Boxerina session with qualified instructor Paola Di Lanzo of SW6’s Paola’s BodyBarre. Guests can expect to burn up to 500 calories in a 50 minute class. Paola has built up a massive following in not only the area but London as a whole, so this event is set to be an exciting one. On the day there will be two sessions – the first from 9am12noon and a later session at 1pm-3pm. In addition to the classes, there will be a motivational talk, a fitness fashion shop and all guests will take home a goodie bag. 350 King’s Road, SW3 5UU, 020 7559 1000, bluebird-restaurant.co.uk
Witness the fitness Alex Fitness has 70 fitness clubs across Russia and the USA with more than 3,000 clients and now it has come to Fulham. The gym arrived last month at Imperial Wharf and for £45 a month, members can use the gym and sauna as well attend a variety of classes. Alex Fitness offers four different types of memberships: Normal, Premium, Premium Plus and Club Ultimate, which all come at different prices. It’s suitable for beginners and gym experts – so now there’s really no excuse not to get moving. The Boulevard, SW6 2UB, 020 3841 4400, alex-fitness.co.uk
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BREATHING EASY The Journal takes a deep breath and begins to relax at a Fulham Osteopathic Care yoga class BETHAN REES
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nd now into downward facing dog.” That’s the chilling phrase I so often dread to hear at a yoga class as a total beginner with an inclination to avoid exercise at all costs. But here, at Fulham Osteopathic Care on Fulham Road, rather than an impending sense of doom, I feel peaceful, undisturbed almost, looking forward to that big stretch down. The calming and welcoming clinic was founded by local resident and former Latin dancer Isabel Diaz. Now a qualified osteopath and midwife, Isabel combines both of these expertise at Fulham Osteopathic Care, which treats adults, mums-to-be, children and babies. She also wanted to incorporate additional philosophies for medium-term and long-term maintenance of her patients’ health, such as yoga and Pilates. Isabel uses the disciplines to maintain the beneficial effects of osteopathy. By sending some patients to go and do yoga or Pilates outside of the centre, there’s a risk of them returning injured or worse, as they may not have been supported in the right way – but here, the instructor is briefed by the therapist on the patient’s problems and together they can create a bespoke programme for them, ensuring that they are fully looked after. The classes at Fulham Osteopathic Care have a maximum size of six people, so the teachers can help individuals with injuries. The sessions are held downstairs in the practice in a beautiful Japanese-inspired studio, with white screens to the ceiling and a pebble display with a stunning green plant taking centre stage. There’s an instant serenity to this room and I join the three other yoga-goers on
our respective mats. I’m here for a Vinyasa yoga class, a style of yoga that is all about flowing between different positions, connecting the body and breathing through a sequence of poses. The class is led by Casey Jade, a vision of glowing health that makes me want to become a Yogi. Her calming voice instructs us to move into the child’s pose, which starts on the floor – my feet tucked under my knees, my forehead on the mat and my arms
stretched out in front of me – it’s extremely relaxing. Following this we go through a sequence of motions, from tree pose to warrior II, bridge pose to the cobra, Casey puts us through our paces but all the time, looking after each and every person in the class. What’s particularly nice is that you don’t feel intimidated if you can’t quite manage a pose – Casey will try and help you. Stepping back onto Fulham Road at around 8pm, I feel as if I’m floating on a cloud of Zen and head to the tube station in a laidback daze. Whether you suffer from aches and pains, have a serious injury or simply as an outsider wish to take that moment to relax, Fulham Osteopathic Care’s yoga classes are bound to help you reach a tranquil state. £18 per class, £100 for 6 classes (valid up to six months). To book classes call 020 7736 1846 or visit fulhamosteopathiccare.co.uk. 959-961 Fulham Road, SW6 5HY
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Important plans affecting your area
PLANNING APPLICATIONS Date received: 18 April ADDRESS: King’s Road PROPOSAL: Display of an externally illuminated shroud advertisement onto the existing scaffold in front of The Hand and Flower pub and restaurant, elevation measuring 5.6m (height) x 10.4m (width) x 0.2m (depth) Date received: 19 April ADDRESS: Musgrave Crescent PROPOSAL: Installation of three rooflights in the side
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Plans for a new Crossrail 2 station at Imperial Wharf are gaining momentum, after Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s campaigning efforts. The council believes that an interchange in Sands End in southern Fulham would provide a much-needed transport link for the area. The construction of a station in Fulham would also help relieve pressure on the Wimbledon branch of the District line, one of the busiest lines in west London, as well as help draw new businesses into the area, creating thousands of jobs for Fulham and the surrounding area. The National Infrastructure Commission, led by Lord Adonis, has given its endorsement for the £27billion scheme, with the hope to get construction underway as soon as possible. Leader of Hammersmith & Fulham Council, Councillor Stephen Cowan has said: “The NIC’s endorsement of Crossrail 2 is great news,” adding, “bringing Crossrail 2 to south Fulham will provide better links to the London and national travel infrastructure and allow us to accelerate economic growth in this important part of London.”
rear back addition Date received: 25 April ADDRESS: Dawes Road PROPOSAL: Erection of a single-storey rear extension to the side of the existing back addition and excavation of the front and rear garden to form lightwells in connection with the creation of a new basement
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DIRECTORY
All of the essentials are taken care of in our roundup for harmonious living
Property Services [estate agents]
Carter Jonas Bishops Park 361 Fulham Palace Road Sales: 020 7731 3333 Lettings: 020 7751 8898 and Parsons Green 783 Fulham Road Sales: 020 7751 8899 Lettings: 020 7751 8898 Douglas & Gordon 656 Fulham Road 020 7731 4391 Knight Frank 203 New King’s Road 020 7751 2400
Strutt & Parker 701 Fulham Road 020 7731 7100 Snell & Snell 64 New King’s Road 020 7736 7739 Savills 191 New King’s Road 020 7731 9400 423 Fulham Palace Road 020 7578 9050
[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
[MOVING SERVICES] Abels Moving Services UK Residential, European and International Removals & Storage 020 3773 5796 info@abels.co.uk abels.co.uk
Chestertons Three offices – one great postcode 78 New King’s Road 020 7731 4448
Marsh & Parsons 103-105 Moore Park Road 020 7736 9822 333 Fulham Palace Road 020 7993 9888
Fashion, Health & Beauty [fashion]
Essam Guenedy 273 New King’s Road 020 7751 3348 Iceblu 24a New King’s Road 020 7371 9292 Marc Wallace 261 New King’s Road 020 7736 6795 Claudia Sebire 136 Fulham Road 020 7835 1327 Ethical Collection Bringing beautiful items, talented artisans and designers to new markets ethicalcollection.com 34
[JEWELLERY]
[SPA]
[SPECIALIST]
Gold Price Project 662 Fulham Road 020 7736 1926 goldpriceproject.co.uk
Elenique Aesthetics Skin Clinic ‘Improve your skin health and deepen your knowledge about skincare’ 959-961 Fulham Road SW6 5HY 020 3637 4549 contact@eleniqueaesthetics.co.uk eleniqueaesthetics.co.uk
Fulham Osteopathic Care 'Our practice was established by Isabel Diaz, Osteopath and Midwife from her home in Parsons Green' 959-961 Fulham Road SW6 5HY 0207 736 1846 07956 283 276 fulhamosteopathiccare.co.uk
Amida Spa Watermeadow Road 020 7371 7700
Fulham Wellness Chiropractic Clinic 136-144 New King's Road 020 7731 8777
[BEAUTY]
Space NK 205 New King’s Road 020 7736 6728
[HAIR SALON]
Gina Conway 612 Fulham Road 020 7731 7633
[PHARMACY]
Palace Pharmacy 331 Fulham Palace Road 020 7736 3034
[directory]
Home [HOME DESIGN] Ian Dunn Woodwork & Design Bespoke cabinetmakers with 30 years experience. Fitted and freestanding furniture including kitchens, libraries and dressing rooms. 4 & 5 Goose Green Trading Estate, 47 East Dulwich Road, SE22 9BN 020 8613 1781 iandunn.com
[WOOD FLOORING] Sacre Bleu London sacrebleulondon.co.uk
Jo Cowen Architects Burlington House 184-186 New King's Road SW6 3JH 020 7371 0357 jocowendesign.com
Bembé UK Ltd German craft since 1780. 315-317 New King’s Road 07794 906621
End Studio A design led and bespoke construction company. 15 Fulham High Street SW6 3JH 020 7371 5050 end-studio.com
[INTERIOR DESIGN]
Chelsea Independent College 517-523 Fulham Road 020 7610 1114
Fulham Prep School 200 Greyhound Road 020 7386 2444
Latymer Upper School 237 King Street 020 8629 2024
Sinclair House School 159 Munster Road 020 7736 9182
Parsons Green Prep 1 Fulham Park Road 020 7371 9009
Kensington Prep School 596 Fulham Road 020 7731 9300
L’Ecole des Petits 2 Hazlebury Road 020 7371 8350
The London Oratory School Seagrave Road 020 7385 0102
Fulham Cross Girls’ School Munster Road 020 7381 0861
Lady Margaret School Parsons Green 020 7736 7138
Parayhouse School New King’s Road 020 7751 0914
Cranbrook Nursery 344-346 Fulham Palace Road 020 7381 9523 cranbrooknursery.co.uk
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[BuTCHER]
[CLEANING SERVICES]
William Gaze Ltd.Basement Loft and Extension Specialist 28 Imperial Square 020 7078 8874 williamgazeltd.com
Sweetapple Heating & Plumbing Local Gas Safe registered plumbing and heating engineers, offering a 24 hour service. 130 Stephendale Road 020 7371 0409 07889 184146 sweetappleplumbing.co.uk
Parson’s Nose 752 Fulham Road 020 7736 4492 parsonsnose.co.uk
Domestic Cleaners 020 3404 6962
Zest Events 2 Swan Mews 020 7384 9336 zestevents.com
[TRAVEL]
Alice Leigh Design 12 Parkville Road 07801 823953 aliceleigh.co.uk
[TILING] Porcelanosa Wandsworth Bridge Road 08444 818952 porcelanosa.com
Schools & Nurseries
Essentials Cleaning Services Fulham 020 3746 3064
Cinderella Cleaning & Ironing Services 0757 8798 422
Luxury Services [events] Addoastra Events that leave a legacy. Party planning, event styling and concierge services. 020 3689 4585 addoastra.com
The Ultimate Travel Co. 25-27 Vanston Place 020 3627 6264
[TICKETS & HOSPITALITY]
DTB Sports and Events 10 Plato Place, 72-74 St Dionis Road 020 7385 3553
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Linver Road, Fulham SW6 A stunning four bedroom house situated in one of the prettiest and most sought-after cherry tree-lined streets in Parsons Green. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 3 further bedrooms, family bathroom, reception room, kitchen with dining area, guest WC, garden. EPC: D. Approximately 152.5 sq m (1,642 sq ft) fulham@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 6175
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Epirus Road, Fulham SW6 A beautifully presented five bedroom terrace house. Close to Fulham Broadway. Master bedroom suite, 4 further bedrooms, family bathroom, reception room, kitchen/dining room, guest WC, utility room, garden. EPC: D. Approximately 193.5 sq m (2,083 sq ft) fulham@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 6175
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Dungannon House, Fulham SW6 A new build apartment to rent in Fulham Vanston Place is only a few minutes away from Fulham broadway (District Line) underground and benefits from all the pubs, restaurants and shops Fulham has to offer. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,1 reception room, kitchen, balcony and underground parking space. EPC: B. Approximatley 119.57 sq m (1,287 sq ft). Available unfurnished
Guide price: £895 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/FLQ236606
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2 reception rooms | kitchen/breakfast room | 7 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms south-facing garden | potential off-street parking | planning permission to extend
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Stevenage Road SW6 £4,650,000 This magnificent Edwardian, six-bedroom home has been immaculately refurbished and offers direct views over Bishops Park towards the River Thames. Freehold. EPC= D
• Six bedrooms • Three bathrooms • Approx 4,100 sqft • Residents’ parking Bishops Park Sales: 020 7993 9888 sales.bis@marshandparsons.co.uk
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Britannia Britannia Road Road SW6 SW6 £2,495,000 £2,495,000 AAbeautifully beautifullydesigned designedfour-bedroom four-bedroomhouse, house,ideally ideallypositioned positionedin inthe the heart heart of of the the Moore Moore Park Park Estate. Estate. Freehold. Freehold. EPC=D EPC=D Fulham Fulham Sales: Sales: 020 020 7736 7736 9822 9822 sales.ful@marshandparsons.co.uk sales.ful@marshandparsons.co.uk
Cloncurry Cloncurry Street Street SW6 SW6 £2,800 £2,800 per per week week An Animpeccable impeccablesix-bedroom six-bedroomfamily familyhouse, house,located locatedwithin within the the popular popular Bishops Bishops Park Park Estate Estate and and close close to to Putney Putney Bridge. Bridge. EPC=C EPC=C Bishop Bishop Park Park Lettings: Lettings: 020 020 7993 7993 9888 9888 lets.bis@marshandparsons.co.uk lets.bis@marshandparsons.co.uk
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STEVENAGE ROAD Bishops Park SW6
A sensational semi-detached family home with off-street parking on one of Fulham’s most desirable streets with delightful views over Bishops Park and close to Putney Bridge tube station.
Parsons Green
020 771 8898 david.ornsby@carterjonas.co.uk
2 reception rooms • 6 bedrooms Media room • Garden • Off-street parking EPC rating E
£3,000 pw*/£13,000 pcm* Guide price £4,250,000 *Rent excludes reference and tenancy paperwork fees. Please contact our branch who can provide this information.
DONERAILE STREET Bishops Park SW6 A beautifully presented period semi-detached house at the favoured park end of one of Fulham’s most desirable streets. The property features a garden of approximately 47 ft and offers potential to extend (STPP). • • • • •
Double reception room 4 double bedrooms 3 bathrooms Open-plan kitchen EPC rating F
Guide price £2,775,000 Bishops Park
020 7731 3333 wayland.ward-smith@carterjonas.co.uk
ROSALINE ROAD Fulham SW6
A superb and wonderfully bright south-facing freehold house, approximately 1,700 sq ft in size with excellent entertaining space and conveniently located in the popular Munster Village area. • • • • • •
Double reception room 3 bedrooms Kitchen/dining room Media/play room Roof terrace EPC rating C
Guide price £1,395,000 Parsons Green
020 7751 8899 tom.lewis@carterjonas.co.uk
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Sculpting the sale The Journal takes a sneak peek inside the late sculptor David Wynne’s studio as independent estate agent Bective Leslie Marsh closes the sale on this important property BETHAN REES
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eeing an artist’s studio is one of life’s special pleasures. Being invited to see where the magic happens is a rare offer and last month, independent London-based estate agent Bective Leslie Marsh let the public into esteemed British sculptor David Wynne’s workshop. An exclusive opportunity arose to buy the late artist’s home located at the western end of the New King’s Road, near Putney Bridge station, which sold for £2.15million. The sale of the property included the unspoilt studio where David Wynne created some of his famous pieces, including part of The Lion & Unicorn, which can be found at Hyde Park Corner’s gates. This isn’t the first time the central and west London agent has played its role in the art world. The agent loves to be an integral part of the local community, including art events, which it sees as an excellent way to keep connected with local life. For example, it sponsors the Inside Design series at Great Western Studios, which houses more than 200 creative companies under one roof, from architects to fashion designers, and has also helped events on a slightly smaller scale such as sponsoring Charlotte Fielding’s Escape exhibition at the Tabernacle in Notting Hill. Located in a cobbled courtyard in the Fulham Park Gardens Conservation area, this sale was truly a one-off opportunity. Designed with more than 3,200 sq ft of contemporary double and triple height rooms with interconnecting reception rooms, this property is perfect for entertaining, family living and creative lifestyles.
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Sold by the Chelsea office, this property has a wonderful history Sold by the Chelsea office, the property has a wonderful history and the agent has offered anecdotes from when David lived and worked here, which adds extra dynamism to the sale. It’s reported that when David had guests staying with him he would present them with a glass of Champagne and cigar upon arrival. He also had a penchant for sitting by the fireplace and reading poetry, trashy novels and Jane Austen tales. David, who died aged 88 in September 2014, was at the forefront of the British
sculpture scene and created portraits for the Queen and the Prince of Wales, Lord Attenborough and the four Beatles, and a studio sale of his works will take place this year at an auction house. This impressive sale is just one of the estate agent’s feats this year; the Bective Land and New Homes department enjoyed its busiest quarter yet as a large number of newly built stock units were agreed and were driven by the looming change in stamp duty tax on buy-to-lets and second homes on 1 April. If these first few months of 2016 are anything to go by, it’s set to be an exciting year for Bective Leslie Marsh. 1 Cadogan Street, SW3 2PP, 020 7589 6677 bective.co.uk
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An opportunity to purchase an impressive house in this highly sought after location. The property has recently undergone a complete refurbishment programme including a full basement dig.
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2,379 sq ft (221 sq m) EPC rating D Drawing room | Kitchen/dining room | Media room | Master bedroom with en suite bathroom | Two bedrooms with en suite shower rooms | Two further bedrooms | Further shower room | Study | Utility room | Garden
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Rosaville Road, SW6
An excellent family house on this prime road within the area known locally as ‘The Villes’.
£1,650,000 Freehold
1,485 sq ft (138 sq m) EPC rating D Drawing room | Kitchen/dining room | Family room | Master bedroom with en suite bathroom | Four further bedrooms (one en suite shower room) | Bathroom | Cloakroom | Garden
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Radipole Road, SW6
A beautifully refurbished three bedroom, two bathroom split level flat moments from Parsons Green.
£725 per week* Unfurnished
1,040 sq ft (96 sq m) EPC rating C Open plan reception room/kitchen | Master bedroom with en suite bathroom | Two further double bedrooms | Shower room | Terrace | Balcony
Fulham Lettings 020 3813 9141 fulham@struttandparker.com *The following Tenant charges may apply prior to tenancy commencement: Tenancy Agreement £222 (inc VAT) Credit References per application £54 (inc VAT). All advertised prices are excluded and other associated services.
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