Fulham Residents' Journal November 2016 by Runwild Media Group

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Dear Resident, Autumn has well and truly arrived, and with it, comes the countdown to Christmas. Now don’t panic, there’s still plenty of time to get organised, but before you get caught up in the chaos, sit back, relax and make sure you pamper yourself from head to toe with our local beauty guide from page 16. Once you’re feeling on top form, get your whole family ready for the festive season with a new wardrobe on page 10 and then skip to page 20 where we give you some ideas on how to get your home ready too. To round things off, we pay a visit to interiors company Talisman London, as it celebrates 10 years on New King’s Road (p.21). Make sure you follow us on Twitter, @FulhamRJ for all the latest SW6 updates.

COVER: Interior design of Moon Sand Yacht by Bannenberg & Rowell. Find out more on page 22. Photo © David Churchill

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[LOCAL INTEREST] Get the green light Fulham children are being tasked with creating a comic strip about saving energy for the chance to win a £50,000 energy makeover from British Gas for their school. The Generation Green Smarter Power competition for pupils aged seven-11 wants children to demonstrate the benefits of smart meters, as the government is aiming for every household to be offered a smart meter by 2020. Fulham already boasts a Generation Green winning school after Fulham Cross Girls’ School won in 2014, so fingers crossed for a repeat performance this year. Entries accepted until January 2017, generationgreen.co.uk

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Here comes the bridal boutique An exciting new retail experience for local residents and brides-to-be has just landed in Fulham. The Boutique – Bridal Cooperative is the brainchild of makeup artist and hair stylist Tori Harris, and accessories designer Victoria Millésime. Together they have created a space where local businesses and small independent suppliers can showcase their hand-made luxury wedding products and services so you can get everything you need for your big day on your doorstep. 273 Wandsworth Bridge Road, SW6 2TX, contact Vicky on 07984 465 158 or contact Tori on 07540 649 347, theboutique-bridalcoop.co.uk

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NOTEBOOK

Keep your finger on the pulse with our round-up of local news Choir away The Fulham Camerata choir is heading to the Holy Cross Church on 12 November to present its performance of Mozart’s Requiem, along with Ēriks Ešenvalds’ Passion and Resurrection. The chamber choir will also be accompanied by an orchestra. If you can’t make this one, don’t worry because another four performances have been lined up for December already. See the website for more details. £15, concessions £10, 7.30pm9.30pm, Holy Cross Church, Ashington Road, SW6 3QA, fulhamcamerata.com

Home run Colder, darker nights don’t exactly inspire us to get out and about but the Rude Health Café is determined to change that. After the success of its summer Run Club with natural sports nutrition brand Tribe, they’re teaming up once again for an 8km winter run. Meet at the Rude Health Café ready for a 6.30pm start, followed by an 8km loop around the river, finished off with a cool down and then refuel with some Rude Health snacks, Tribe bars and ChicP hummus at the café. Free, sign up online, 7 November, Rude Health Café, 212 New King’s Road, SW6 4NZ, 020 7731 3740, rudehealth.com / wearetribe.co

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FOOD & DRINK

Warning: the following may make you hungry and thirsty new kid on the block A new healthy eating concept is making its way to Fulham Road. Founded by Nassib Hamdane, The Food Yard will serve hot and cold dishes as well as fresh juices and smoothies, but with a focus on healthy ingredients. The delistyle concept will cater for 20 covers and allow customers to create their own variations on different dishes. Seasonal options include avocado and papaya salad or pumpkin and sweet potato salad seed salad. 279 Fulham Road, SW10 9PZ

Cutting edge Meat lovers, listen up: steak central Hanger SW6 is adding a drinking den to its restaurant. The Below the Cut bar, which you’ll find downstairs, will be serving an extensive list of liquors, alongside an American-inspired cocktail menu and a range of bar snacks, offering a taste of the menu upstairs. Head along at the weekend for live acoustic music and the Basement Brunch from 12pm-4.30pm or visit on Wednesdays for weekly evening events from guest bartenders to cocktail parties. See website for opening times, 461 North End Road, SW6 1NZ, 020 7386 9739, hangersteak.co.uk

Healthy anniversary Congratulations to Health Foods on Fulham Road, as 14 November marks its 50th anniversary. To celebrate half a decade of trading, MP for Chelsea and Fulham, Greg Hands, will be paying a visit to the independent health food shop, which has become a key part of the local community. On the day, you’ll find in-store demonstrations, samples and discounts for the first two weeks of November, to thank its loyal customers. Here’s to the next 50 years! 767 Fulham Road, SW6 5HA, 020 7736 8848

Wine and dandy Having reopened after the October harvest, urban winery London Cru is back in business with it’s ever popular Meet the Cru tours all lined up for the month. Learn about the inner workings of a winery and how the team get the grapes of European vineyards to the barrels of SW6, and naturally, the tour is accompanied with an all-important glass of wine, from the bottle and the barrel. If you miss out on one this month, never fear because there are plenty more throughout December. £20, see website for times (tours last approximately one hour), 21-27 Seagrave Road, 020 7381 7871, SW6 1RP, londoncru.co.uk

[LIFESTYLE] Dim sum, lose some If you’ve been searching high and low for somewhere in the local area that serves authentic Chinese delicacies, then your luck is about to change. Royal China has just introduced its Chef ’s Special Dim Sum menu featuring traditional Chinese platters of food. Expect to find steamed chilli pork with chive dumplings, fish and pork siu mai dumplings, a selection of fried dim sum, and exotic desserts to tease your sweet tooth including Pandan and coconut layer cake. 805 Fulham Road, SW6 5HE, 020 7731 0081, theroyalchina.co.uk

Last Drop Wines

Do you find yourself with too much wine and not enough time? Let Last Drop Wines do the hard work for you One out of every seven bottles of wine exported from around the world ends up in the UK. We are very fortunate to have incredible variety but the choice can be daunting. You know your Sauvignons and Malbecs but there are so many other grape varieties and styles to tantalise your palate. With the doom and gloom of Brexit, the time is ripe for exploring other wines – there is a silver lining to every cloud, even the stormy ones.

Step up to the plate We all know little ones can be the fussiest of eaters, so trying to come up with new and nutritious meal ideas can be quite a challenge. Thankfully, Piccolo Plates, a food home delivery service specifically for kids, is here to solve the problem. Created by Eleanor Sampson, who was born and raised in Fulham, and Arabella Arkwright, Piccolo Plates offers a whole menu of delicious, healthy meals. Including fish pie, cod and salmon goujons, cottage pie and chicken and pesto nuggets, each dish is made using local, seasonal ingredients. If your little one still isn’t satisfied, the team will happily tailor each order to you and your family. Each dish costs £5 and serves two children, piccoloplates.com

Pelassa Mario’s Rosso 2013, £14.99 Grape: Barbera, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon – it’s the most widely grown variety in Piedmont and the most versatile. Not all Barberas are the same but it’s a largely enjoyable grape. Tasting: With a red ruby colour, it has a fruity and Barbera driven aroma of cherries and redcurrants. Food: Pasta, pizza and stews. This is one of those standby reds to have in the house at all times. Bruna Pigato Le Russeghine 2014 Grape: Pigato (Ligurian name for Vermentino), £25.99 Taste: It has an aroma of scrubland herbs (sage, thyme, pine anise), salt, peaches, and citrus fruits with a hint of almond. It’s a crisp white Italian sensation. Food: Seafood, clams, prawns, monkfish risotto or on its own. Roter Veltliner, Eschenhof Holzer Haide 2015, £14.99 Grape: Roter Veltliner Taste: With real weight and richness to it, a delicate almond note and spicy flavours, it’s a popular seller. Food: Red Thai curry, Asian dishes and pork. Discover what the wine world has to offer; tastings every Tuesday. 020 7351 2973, lastdropwines.com

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[REVIEW]

east meets west

The Journal heads to the King’s Road to find out why a little bit of everything satisfies the hungriest of stomachs FRANCESCA LEE-ROGERS

beans with sake, lemon, butter and maldon salt arrives at the table. The bitterness of the lemon cuts through the salt and satisfies my sweet and sour tooth. I’m immediately left wanting more. Next up is the Yellowtail Sashimi

The bitterness of the lemon cuts through the salt and satisfies my sweet and sour tooth

f I had to describe my preferred dining style, I’d have to admit, I’m a big snacker. For me, a three-course meal can sometimes be somewhat overwhelming. I much prefer a tasting menu where I can eat little and often, or tapas and dim sum where I can nibble away at a leisurely pace as dishes randomly arrive at the table. Luckily for me, Kurobuta fits the bill perfectly. Originally a pop-up on the King’s Road, it was such a success that it’s now a permanent fixture, as is the Kurobuta Marble Arch eatery. Taking its inspiration from the izakayas (informal gastropubs) of Japan, both have slightly different, but no less extensive menus to choose from. With Scott Hallsworth (ex Nobu) at the helm, he creates Japanese classics, some of which have a western twist.

Located on the King’s Road, Kurobuta is always packed whenever I stroll pass, and with its laid-back vibe, it’s no surprise that it’s bustling. The casual setting is somewhat refreshing, given that there are a lot of fine dining restaurants in the area. I’d certainly pick it over the others though, especially on a Friday night. To start, a snack of flamed Edamame

with Kizami Wasabi Salsa and Yuzu-Soy, which presented perfectly, looks almost too good to eat. The soy adds a tang while the wasabi gives a kick. The star of the show though has to be the Wagu Beef Sliders. The steamed buns are super soft, the beef melts in the mouth and the onions and cucumber provide the ultimate crunch. If I had a plate of these every day, I’d be one happy lady. A glass of red is the perfect accompaniment too, especially in the depths of autumn. Unfortunately I’m too full for dessert, but rest assured I’ll return to Kurobuta; not just for pudding but for one of its well-known cocktails too. 312 King’s Road, SW3 5UH, 020 7920 6442, kurobuta-london.com

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[LIFESTYLE] here come the Girls

Georgina Bow Dress, £50, Trotters, trotters.co.uk Bow Hairband, £9, Pepa & Co., pepaandcompany.com Angelica Grosgrain Shoes, from £69, Papouelli, papouelli.com

Boys will be boys

Aidan Shoes, from £72, Papouelli, papouelli.com Chequered Shirt, £40, Pepa & Co., pepaandcompany.com Jacob Trousers, £37, Trotters, trotters.co.uk

[fashion]

Let’s get this party started

Don’t panic but party season is approaching fast. Dig out your finest glad rags, or better yet, treat yourself to some brand new posh togs, all found in the local area EMILY ADAMS

belle of the ball

Kitty Metallic Pleated Skirt, £140 Black V Bardot Top, £50 Brea Caged Stiletto Sandal, £195 Ailsa Placement Lace Dress, £195 All available from Whistles, whistles.com

Men in black

Burgundy Diamond Wool & Silk Evening Suit, £995 Bottle Green Diamond Wool & Silk Evening Suit, £995 Peak Lapel Navy Evening Suit, £795 Narrow Last Black Patent Shoes, £295 All available from Marc Wallace, marcwallace.com

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Need for

tweed The Journal spends the afternoon with fashion designer and Fulham resident Catriona Hanly to find out more about her new collection emily adams

atriona Hanly’s mind is on a thousand different things when I meet her at her home in Fulham. She’s mentally drawing out designs for her next collection, she’s showing me her current clothing line, and she’s telling me all about her hectic lifestyle that’s taken her across the globe – I can’t keep up. In front of me, she’s laid out her own designs of exquisite feathered hats, chunky but sophisticated jewellery and rails filled with her colourfully quirky autumn/winter range. It’s not your average high street collection; it focuses heavily on tweed with a hint of velvet, and having met Catriona, I can safely say that her designs match her personality exactly: they’re bright, bold, and full of character. She tells me that her use of tweed comes from her background working in hotel interiors. When her property developer father was looking for someone to redesign his hotel, Lough Rynn Castle, Catriona made sure she was the only designer he considered. “I lived and breathed tweed in the hotel and I thought it needed a makeover.” She worked in the interiors business for four years, then moved to Kuala Lumpur, followed by Paris, back to Ireland and then she finally settled in Fulham where she took her next step into fashion.

Since then, she’s won Jewellery Designer of the Year, she sells her jewellery in more than 350 boutiques, and you may have spotted her pieces at Ascot, or being worn by model Vogue Williams, actress Madison McKinley and TV presenter Amanda Byram, to name a few. She creates bespoke pieces for clients too. “I love giving a one-to-one, personal service. You really get to know what they want and you engage with them. You create a special piece for them.” I’m scanning the rails of clothes in Catriona’s living room and am surprised by the variation in styles. “It’s all

Catriona Hanly

Vogue Williams models the latest collection Photography © Alexandria Hall Photography

[LIFESTYLE] completely different, I go into different moods,” she tells me, but for her next season, she’s got bold plans to stick with the tweed, but to also add more velvet. “Buy a tweed jacket or tweed coat, and you have it forever, it’s a classic piece,” she explains. “I use a lot of bright fibre colours: pinks, blues, turquoises and yellows,” she tells me as she brings out different pieces from the collection. “I’ve used herringbone as well as plain tweed and also silk velvet, which makes it more luxurious.” Catriona constantly flits from one thought to the next, talking rapidly then stopping mid-sentence and changing direction. I can see that new designs and ideas are forming. “I am so unorganised,” she admits. “I have a million and one things in my head. I should be designing right now,” she confesses. “While we’ve been talking, I’ve actually been coming up with an idea for some trousers.” She laughs but I can tell she’s itching to put it on paper. “I’m going so fast and I’m doing so much,” she adds, switching direction again and getting up to show me more of her work. What’s the average day like for someone so busy? “Anything could happen,” she sighs. “I could be on the phone organising events, speaking to buyers, to retailers, making sure the collection is doing okay or looking for new shops. There are so many things I could be doing.” And now she’s conquered interiors, fashion and jewellery, does she have plans to diversify into something else? “Of course I do,” she laughs. “I want to move into lifestyle and I want to hit the mass market.” Taking things slowly isn’t a concept Catriona seems familiar with, and just one hour with her has almost tired me out; I’m amazed at her constant energy. Now she’s got to

pick out some fabrics for another collection and tomorrow she’s flying to Ireland for a fashion show, and before I even get to ask her how she manages it all, her next client is knocking at the door. On 17 November, Catriona Hanly is hosting a private party at her home in Parsons Green to showcase her collection. Email info@catrionahanly.com for more information, catrionahanly.com

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Face facts Whole Foods Market may not sound like the obvious location for a pamper session, but on 17 November head along to a dedicated event and try a mini facial with the experts at REN. The skincare brand, which prides itself on using 100 per cent plant and mineral derived actives, aims to help relieve tension and reduce the appearance of wrinkles – a productive 45 minutes if you ask us. 11am-7pm, 2-6 Fulham Brodway, SW6 1AA, 020 7386 4350, wholefoodsmarket.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY The best in beauty keeping you looking and feeling your best this month

The eyes have it For a new way to kick back and relax this month, try out the Beauty Clinic’s Mary Cohr Eye Repair Treatment. The 40-minute session, which is recommended for mature skin types, involves three simple steps to help fight puffiness, wrinkles and dark circles by focusing on dehydration and dryness. For optimum results the Beauty Clinic suggests a course of six treatments. £45 for 40 mins, 413a Fulham Palace Road, SW6 6SX, 020 7736 7676, beautyclinicfulham.co.uk

What a beauté We’re all for a product that’s going to brighten our complexion, but even more so when it comes in an innovative tiered palette. The Exquisite Kaleidoscope from Le Métier de Beauté comes with four different shades, so you can blend them together or pick and choose for your own style. Use Brisé and Arabesque as skin illuminators, add a touch of warmth to your cheeks with Ballotté and finish off with Plié to mattify and complete the look. £81, available exclusively at Space NK, 205 New King’s Road, SW6 4SR, 020 7736 6728, spacenk.com

959-961 Fulham Road, SW6 5HY, 020 7736 1846, fulhamosteopathiccare.co.uk Tasks that require manual handling fall in a high-risk category as far as injuries are concerned. In our osteopathic practice we see parents with young children, nurses, builders and gardeners who have sustained injuries due to lifting and carrying. Lifting places considerable strain on the lower back so it is better to lift loads that are at the height of your waist than from the floor. It is advisable to utilise ergonomic lifting techniques: • Adopt a diagonal foot position so that you are more agile • Get as close to the load as possible and get a good grip of the object • Bend your knees and avoid pivoting from your back or hips • Hold your tummy in and lift your pelvic floor muscles • Keep the load as close to the body’s centre of gravity as possible when standing up • Breathe out as you lift Always think about your limitations and if appropriate ask for help. Keep your spine strong by taking regular exercise; try our Pilates and yoga classes to improve your spinal health. Visit us for an informal chat if you sustain an injury for advice and treatment.

Isabel Diaz Osteopath & Midwife Sport Rehabilitation

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[beauty REVIEW]

The Hair Necessities The Journal pops in to the Jimmy Campbell salon in Parsons Green for an afternoon of rest and relaxation EMILY ADAMS

efore visiting the Parsons Green Jimmy Campbell salon, I’ve already heard a lot about the man himself and his charming personality. With endless five star reviews online I have high hopes indeed. The salon itself is hard to miss – its hot pink exterior standing out on Parsons Green Lane. The salon, although compact is well laid out and decorated with a wash of sophisticated grey and complemented with another pop of deep pink, a nod to Jimmy’s fun and colourful character.

beauty The Beauty Room, below the salon, is run by Ellie Gibbs, an extremely experienced beautician who offers absolutely everything you can imagine from nonsurgical facelifts and microdermabrasion to eyelash extensions, electrolysis, body scrubs, massages and manicures. Ellie gives me a selection of treatments to show me what the salon does best. She starts with a deep tissue massage, gently working out the knots in my back, before giving me the salon’s popular Indian head

massage so calming that it threatens to put me to sleep. Aware of my sensitive skin, she finishes by giving me a soothing facial.

hair Having been covered in oil during my head massage, my hair now resembles a misshapen hay bale and along with my new relaxed and slightly dazed state, I’m looking fairly dishevelled. Before I can scare any customers, I’m whisked away to have my hair washed. Another brief head massage during the washing process has me so thoroughly relaxed, I wonder how I’ll keep my eyes open through the haircut. Thankfully Jimmy has such a warm personality that he’s a joy to talk to. As I come back in, he’s saying goodbye to his last customer, a gentleman looking very pleased with his new look. Before

Jimmy has such a warm personality that he’s a joy to talk to

he leaves, and much to my amusement, he gets out his phone and asks to have a photo with Jimmy, his hair saviour. He’s also laughing and joking with another customer who I soon find out is his mother-in-law, but the welcoming family feeling doesn’t stop there. Jimmy tells me that it was thanks to his aunts that he was able to set up his first salon at the age of 19, to whom he is very grateful. Before he starts cutting my hair, I can tell something is wrong. Jimmy is genuinely disappointed that my last haircut wasn’t up to scratch. Like working on someone else’s unfinished masterpiece, he says my hair has been cut away at the wrong place leaving it in a bad shape. He tidies up my locks and blow dries it beautifully but I can tell he’s still not happy. He implores me to come back and let him sort it out – Jimmy is only satisfied with the best, and knowing the level of care and attention I have received this afternoon, it’d be my pleasure to return. 32 Parsons Green Lane, SW6 4HS, 020 7610 9321, jimmycampbell.co.uk

HANDS AND FEET

SKIN

The ultimate pamper session should always include giving your finger tips and toes some attention. Who cares if you’ll be covering them up with warm woolly gloves and thick cosy socks, they deserve a treat too. The Nail Gallery, which you’ll find on New King’s Road (and on Fulham Road), has got every possible nail option covered, from express manicures and pedicures, to everlasting manicures using Bio Sculpture Gel to keep them in mint condition for up to three weeks. If the polished look isn’t for you, pop in for a hand or feet skin treatment, or a hand and arm massage. Little ones who want to join in the fun can come along too for a mini manicure. The Nail Gallery, 67 New King’s Road, SW6 4SG, 020 7795 1688, thenailgallerylondon.co.uk

If there’s one place that’s going to look after your skin through the harsh winter months, it’s Mortar & Milk. Offering one-hour skin consultations, Pamela Marshall (below), will talk through your medical history and lifestyle to pinpoint the problem and find out what’s happening under the surface. With bespoke facials tailored to your needs, chemical peels for more serious skin issues and EDS Dermaroller treatments to help your skin naturally repair itself, Pamela can take away the stress and help you decide what you need. Mortar & Milk also offers LED Light Therapy which is clinically proven in the treatment of a wide range of cosmetic and dermatological skin conditions. Whether you have concerns with fine lines, acne, rosacea, hyper pigmentation, dehydrated skin or inflammatory conditions, this is the treatment to solve the problem. And if those services don’t fit your needs, give yourself a lasting Christmas present with a non-surgical blemish removal treatment, which can remove red veins, skin tags, blood spots and more, depending on what you need. 793 Fulham Road, SW6 5HD, 020 7731 3415, mortarandmilk.com

The Nail Gallery

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FROM HEAD TO TOE From the hair on your head to your little toe, we tell you how to pamper your whole body with the places on your doorstop just in time for the party season

Mortar & Milk

Photo © Sarel Jansen

FACE

Gina Conway

We might have the best intentions for our party season make-up looks, but do we always get the desired result? This year, head to Gina Conway to get a few tips and tricks. With three different lessons and home and salon party options on offer too, you can either take your own make-up for some help with daily applications, bring along your favourite make-up look and be taught how to recreate it, or go one step further and learn it all. The Evolution lesson teaches you how to update your make-up for all the seasons and shows you how to style it from day to night. £55 per person in the salon or from £100 per hour for a party in your home, 612 Fulham Road, SW6 5RP, 020 7731 7633, ginaconwaysalons.co.uk

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ERIK MEIJER Personal Trainer Personal trainer to the stars, Erik Meijer has got exactly what you need to get in shape this month. His new luxury private training studio in Fulham Park Gardens is the world’s first officially

BODY

certified Dorian Yates HIT Studio and

Relaxation has reached a whole new level with the help of Lekko London, a mobile massage service. Offering a wide range of treatments straight to your home, hotel, or even your office, just choose the service, time and masseuse you want, and the team of experienced professionals will make it happen. For the most relaxing treatment, and to get you ready for a frantic festive season, the team at Lekko know just what you need. They recommend trying out aromatherapy, the Swedish massage, reflexology or lymphatic drainage ( for when your limbs feel heavy and swollen), or go for the full massage package for two whole hours of pure bliss from head to toe. If you’re not entirely sure what you need, your masseuse will listen to your needs and tailor your massage to you, and you don’t even need to leave your living room – that’s an early Christmas present we’d love to receive. For more information call 07473 653 662, email hello@lekkoinlondon.com, or visit the website lekkoinlondon.com

With two fully equipped training rooms

the place you’ll get results.

Lekko London and a yoga studio, two more expert personal trainers and a yoga instructor will be working alongside Erik, and November will see another three join the experienced team. With a hectic London lifestyle, time in the yoga studio is the ideal form of exercise for new and existing clients and will complement your current training regime perfectly. In the luxury private personal training studio, you will benefit from dedicated one-to-one sessions, creating a unique relationship with your personal trainer,

HEAD

focusing on your results. You will then

THE CHELSEA CHAIR

of health and fitness development,

Start off at the Aveda spa with a treatment for your locks; maybe a hair and scalp renewal or a damage remedy masque. Then choose from GHD styling, tonging, a classic wash and blow dry or have your hair up and styled. The whole team are well versed in creating hairdos for weddings and special events too, so name your style and put them to the test. And if you want to ramp up the pamper level while you’re getting your hair done, you can add on an express treatment for a discounted price – having your hair done is such tiresome work, you’ll definitely be in need of a mini facial and a neck and shoulder massage too. 305 Fulham Road, SW10 9QH, 020 7352 8490, thechelseachair.com

which includes your training inside and

be guided through an entire programme

outside the gym. We’ll focus on your diet and lifestyle, complemented by our outstanding, world-class support services. Erik Meijer Personal Training Studio, Fulham Park Gardens, SW6 4JX. To contact Erik Meijer, call 07538 438 282 or visit erikmeijer.com

ERIK MEIJER PERSONAL TRAINING STUDIO

SCULPTING THE DREAM BODY

For over two decades, Erik Meijer has been transforming his clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bodies and lifestyles. Through personal and bespoke programmes combining diet and exercise, his expertise brings you the best possible results. From the person next door to brides-to-be, actors to Olympic champions, Erik caters for everyone. Whether it is weight loss, improving flexibility, strength, or body toning, Erik Meijer and his trainers will help you reach your goal with a scientif ifically based training and nutrition programme.

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[LIFESTYLE] Teal the show

Is Voice Control the Future of Home Automation?

For a long time, we’ve interacted with our devices using handheld remotes. With so many devices, however, juggling all those remote controls can be a challenge.

£1,145, Blue Lacquered Wood Low Cabinet

Autumn used to be about burnt oranges, deep reds and chocolate brown tones, but Orchid Furniture is mixing things up with its latest arrivals – now it seems, bold blues, turquoises and teals are in this season. Its range of bedside cabinets, side tables, storage boxes and chest of drawers are all hand-made from oriental wood, covered with a vibrant pop of colour and finished with leaf-shaped brass handles. 604 King’s Road, SW6 2DX, 020 7384 2443, orchidfurniture.co.uk

The latest innovation in simplifying home

[NEWS]

control is voice command. The technology has now advanced to a level where it is possible to recognise commands from across the room and even in a crowded environment. Amazon’s Echo is a wireless speaker and control hub which can be integrated with smart home devices to provide voice control.

Fine Design The latest and greatest news for your home

£100,000, Marilyn Monroe by Andy Warhol

Echo can be easily integrated into daily life, with trigger words such as ‘goodnight’ to automatically dim the lights, lock the front door and set the thermostat to a comfortable temperature. It could also enhance your home entertainment by allowing you to play multi-room music, TV shows and films just by speaking. More advanced home automation systems such as Crestron and Control4, have recently launched support for Amazon Echo, making the smart home dream one step closer. Finite Solutions provides smart home installation and after-care services for Crestron and Control4 systems. Contact us for your free initial consultation or book an appointment to visit our awardwinning smart home showroom in Design Centre Chelsea Harbour. Unit 8 Talina Centre, 23A Bagleys Lane, SW6 2BW, 020 7371 8761, london@finitesolutions.co.uk, finitesolutions.co.uk

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European furniture brand Sé, founded by Pavlo Schtakleff, has recently opened a new flagship showroom at 60 Fulham Road. The 680 sq ft space has been transformed by the brand, known for its timelessly elegant collections from leading international designers. The showroom currently features three of the brand’s critically-acclaimed collections comprising furniture, lighting and decorative objects. Look out for the added touches of a rug by local designer Luke Irwin and framed photography of the craftsmanship behind Sé’s work. 60 Fulham Road, SW3 6HH, 020 7627 4282, se-collections.com

Peter Harrington isn’t just one of the most renowned rare book sellers in the world; it’s now the home of a new modern and contemporary collection of prints. The range, which features 63 rare and limited edition signed prints, comes from a variety of iconic artists including Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso and Damien Hirst. Along with this signed collection, you can also find hundreds of other prints in the shop on Fulham Road. From £3,000 each, 100 Fulham Road, SW3 6HS, 020 7591 0220, peterharrington.co.uk

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[INTERIORS]

DECK THE HALLS

Decorating your home for Christmas isn’t just about covering a tree in tinsel. We’ve rummaged through the local interiors scene to find you some more permanent festive decorations Emily Adams

e don’t know about you, but the living room is where we spend most of the Christmas holidays, opening presents under the tree, watching reruns of The Snowman on the TV, and nursing glasses of mulled wine in front of an open fire. With that in mind, it should be the cosiest, most inviting place in the house – here’s how we’re doing it.

light it up Decorate every surface possible with those all-important candles and tea light holders to give the room a warm glow. L-R: Set of Three Glamour Tealight Holders, £14, Brissi, brissi.com; Elemis Frangipani Glow Candle, Elemis, elemis.co.uk; Pomegranate Scented Botanical Candle, £29, brissi.com

holly and the ivy

Cosy up To start, we suggest curling up in the comfiest armchair possible, like this Burlington Leather Club Chair and then wrapping yourself up in a throw; we can’t decide if we prefer the grey faux fur option or the double-sided pure wool throw from Brissi. You could always get both... Clockwise from top: Chamonix Faux Fur Throw, £98; Burlington Leather Club Chair, £1,295; Pure Wool Throw in Bone Check, £89, available from Brissi, brissi.com

eat, drink and be merry Give your table set a Christmas update with the Labirinto collection from Provasi, washed with warm gold detailing. Left: Julia Sherry Glass Set of Six, £30, Brissi, brissi.com; Above: Labirinto Table Collection, POA, Provasi, provasi.com

Make your Christmas wreath a permanent fixture with this contemporary gold mirror and get the feeling of festive foliage with this oak console, both from Villaverde. Below: Oak Console, £2,225 and Foliage Contemporary Mirror, £1,250, both available from Villaverde, villaverdeltd.com

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[INTERIORS]

10 Years of Talisman As interiors company Talisman celebrates 10 years on New King’s Road, the Journal speaks to founder Ken Bolan about the secrets to its success

How did you get into the world of interiors? I have always been interested in the visual arts and it was a natural movement from buying antiques and art to advising people on their homes.

Ke nB

olan

How would you sum up Talisman’s style? Talisman has always been known for its eclectic look. I personally have an appreciation of a very wide field raging from Ancient Greek to the late 20th century – I live comfortably with all periods and I always look for quality and objects that are unusual.

Your showroom is such a vibrant and interesting place – how do you choose what to stock? I always tend to introduce objects that are being rediscovered in a fashionable way – Talisman has always been ahead of the curve.

Talisman showroom

Why did you choose New King’s Road 10 years ago? The first reason for setting up here was the building itself: I had known it for many years and when it came up for sale in 2005 I decided to base Talisman there. It’s a wonderful space and I am proud to have saved the building as it was due for demolition. The local area is very civilised – it’s a great place to live with

Parsons Green and the river so close.

How have you seen interior design change over time? I have seen constant change in fashions – people used to collect particular periods of English furniture. During the early 80s, French and Italian furniture was popular and in the mid-80s I started buying beautiful Swedish Gustavian furniture. We saw a move to minimalism in the 90s and a trend towards the industrial. All of these styles seem to sit together happily these days, including mid to late 20th design.

Cabinet circa 1965 (below) that has been reinterpreted to become a Talisman Edition.

What’s been the secret to your success in Fulham over the last 10 years? We’ve always kept the quality of our stock at a high level and give good value for money. That and the backing of enthusiastic staff who are very knowledgeable. 79-91 New King’s Road, SW6 4SQ, 020 7731 4686, talismanlondon.com

Do you have a current favourite piece in the showroom? One of my favourites is an Olive Lacquered Mastercraft

Olive Lacquered Mastercraft Cabinet

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sHIP SHAPE Step inside some of the world’s most luxurious yachts, designed by Bannenberg & Rowell in SW6 lorraine crighton-smith

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e’ve had oligarchs in Maybachs and Phantoms ram up on the pavement and park outside,” says Dickie Bannenberg, one half of Fulham-based yacht designers Bannenberg & Rowell. Seeing super yachts pull up outside the shop front of the 1920s studio on Wandsworth Bridge Road might not be the most familiar of sights, but such is the fame of the design firm that it attracts some of the wealthiest people in the world. Inside the studio, creative director Simon Rowell, together with company leader Dickie, talks me through the process of designing luxury yachts. This is taking high-end interior (and exterior) design to a whole new level. One of the biggest challenges interior yacht designers face, when compared to a residential design project, is space

and weight limitations. “Occasionally we work on a highperformance yacht, which is high speed, so there is a very technical focus on lightweight construction,” says Dickie. “It comes down to the way you detail the edges,” says Simon, who also reveals that the gap between the cost of yacht interior design and residential interior design is closing. “High-end residential is now using some of the same fit-out people [as Bannenberg & Rowell], because it’s so perfectly engineered from an interior point of view,” he says. One can expect fewer surprises when kitting out a yacht compared to a property renovation on land. “The interiors are largely prefabricated, sampled and controlled before they go on the ship,” says Simon, “so that means

it’s a much more engineered process, and it’s much more solid. Suffice to say it’s pretty much the highest end interior fit out there, other than perhaps jets.” Aircraft and residential projects are other strings to Bannenberg & Rowell’s bow and the 12-strong team is currently working on “quite a wide variety: nine or 10 projects – 80 per cent of which are yachting,” says Dickie. Two of these projects are working with Dutch shipyard Heesen Yachts to design

[LIFESTYLE] yachts that are yet to be sold. “It’s a leap of faith and finance for the yard,” he reveals, but it has worked for the shipyard in the past. One example of this partnership is the Galactica Star, a 65m aluminium superyacht that is so luxurious it’s the charter yacht of choice for Beyoncé and Jay Z on their holidays (who are, reportedly, friends with the yacht’s mysterious owner). Heesen sold the boat “two or three months before completion” and Bannenberg & Rowell

had the rather fun, albeit “fraught” task of dressing the ship with art, from classic Warhol prints to strong black and white photography. “The fraught angle is that you’re trying to put together a package in real time while the art market is constantly shifting, you’re trying to package up 20 or 25 other pieces, and trying to get approval with a big number at the bottom of the spreadsheet... But it was great fun and it made it to the Monaco

Yacht Show that year, all decked out beautifully,” says Simon. “It won best in show – like a horse show – and they put a big rosette on the side,” adds Dickie, whose late father, Jon Bannenberg, is widely regarded as the founder of modern yacht design. “My dad used to say ‘nobody needs a yacht’,” says Dickie, who strives to make the experience of designing one a personal and enjoyable process for all involved. “You’re honour bound to make the experience amazing, memorable and fun. You’ve failed on all fronts if the process goes off the rails or there’s some arguments over aesthetics.” Being close to the river and in an area synonymous with design, Fulham feels a fitting location for Bannenberg & Rowell’s HQ. “Many years ago, in my dad’s time, we were a bit further down the King’s Road, but this works well,” says Dickie who lives locally. So we can expect to see yet more oligarchs and the mega-rich shopping for yachts in SW6 for years to come.

This image and left © David Churchill

2 Bridge Studios, 318-326 Wandsworth Bridge Road, SW6 2TZ, 020 7736 0005, bannenbergandrowell.com

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Important plans affecting your area LOUD AND CLEAR Hammersmith & Fulham Council is looking out for its local residents by putting in place measures to protect against construction noise in the area. The Council’s Cabinet has agreed to discuss revised policies to protect residents from disturbance created by nearby developments. As part of the proposed changes, each new project, especially those that involve basement extensions, lightwells and demolitions works, as well as larger construction plans, would need to adhere to stricter policies on noise and vibration. Failure to comply with these policies could result in refused planning permission. Regardless of the size of any future development, each proposal would be assessed for sensitivity to ensure it is appropriate for its location. Some applicants may also be expected to conduct assessments to demonstrate potential noise levels on site. Any work that may result in excessive disturbance will not be permitted. Councillor and Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Regeneration at Hammersmith and Fulham, Andrew Jones says: “This administration is committed to supporting new housing space in the borough, but also ensuring that local residents can get the peace and quiet they deserve. “These robust policies would ensure that there are proper measures in place to protect residents in buildings close to construction sites from excess noise and other disturbances.” Following a public consultation on the matter, new plans could be adopted by the end of 2017. lbhf.gov.uk

PLANNING APPLICATIONS DATE RECEIVED: 27 September ADDRESS: Mendora Road Proposal: Erection of a single storey rear extension to the side of the existing back addition following partial demolition of the single storey back addition DATE RECEIVED: 29 September ADDRESS: King’s Road Proposal: Display of an externally illuminated fascia sign and an externally illuminated projecting sign to the front elevation DATE RECEIVED: 29 September ADDRESS: Waterford Road Proposal: Erection of a rear extension at second floor level over part of the existing back addition

PLANNed roadworks and closures FULHAM PALACE ROAD

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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

Snell & Snell 64 New King’s Road 020 7736 7739

Marsh & Parsons 103-105 Moore Park Road 020 7736 9822 and 333 Fulham Palace Road 020 7993 9888

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

Strutt & Parker 701 Fulham Road 020 7731 7100

[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

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 ethicalcollection.com

[HAIR SALON]

Gina Conway 612 Fulham Road 020 7731 7633

[PHARMACY]

Palace Pharmacy 331 Fulham Palace Road 020 7736 3034

[Personal trainer] Erik Meijer 2 Gunter Grove, SW10 0UJ 07538 438 282 erikmeijer.com

[SPECIALIST] 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 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

Mortar & Milk 793 Fulham Road SW6 5HD 020 7731 3415 mortarandmilk.com

[PRIVATE HEALTHCARE] Coyne Medical 109 New King’s Road, SW6 4SJ 020 7731 3077 coynemedical.com Basuto Medical Centre An established independent family practice offering ongoing general medical care for individuals and families, including immunisations and health screening checks 29 Basuto Road, SW6 4BJ 020 7736 7557 basuto.com

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Home [HOME DESIGN]

Ian Dunn Woodwork & Design 4 & 5 Goose Green Trading Estate, 47 East Dulwich Road, SE22 9BN 020 8613 1781

Sacre Bleu London sacrebleulondon.co.uk

End Studio A design led and bespoke construction company. 15 Fulham High Street SW6 3JH 020 7371 5050 end-studio.com Jo Cowen Architects Burlington House 184-186 New King's Road SW6 3JH 020 7371 0357 jocowendesign.com

Finite Solutions 020 7371 8761 finitesolutions.co.uk

[INTERIOR DESIGN] Emmanuelle Sirven The French touch in interior design. 07748 098 578 emmanuellesirven.com

[WOOD FLOORING]

Bembé UK Ltd German craft since 1780. 315-317 New King’s Road 07794 906621

[TILING]

Porcelanosa Wandsworth Bridge Road 08444 818952

Schools & Nurseries Chelsea Independent College 517-523 Fulham Road 020 7610 1114

Fulham Cross Girls’ School Munster Road 020 7381 0861

Kensington Prep School 596 Fulham Road 020 7731 9300

Parsons Green Prep 1 Fulham Park Road 020 7371 9009

Fulham Prep School 200 Greyhound Road 020 7386 2444

Lady Margaret School Parsons Green 020 7736 7138

Hurlingham and Chelsea School Peterborough Road 020 7731 2581

L’Ecole des Petits 2 Hazlebury Road 020 7371 8350

The London Oratory School Seagrave Road 020 7385 0102

Millie's House 344-346 Fulham Palace Road 020 7381 9523 163 New King's Road 020 7731 0440 Distillery Lane, Fulham Palace Road 020 8748 4303 millieshouse.net

Essentials [Builder]

William Gaze Ltd.Basement 28 Imperial Square 020 7078 8874

[plumbing]

Parsons Green Plumbing Hurlingham Studios, Ranelagh Gardens, SW6 3PA 020 7731 5111 parsonsgreenplumbing.co.uk

[BuTCHER]

[CLEANING SERVICES]

Parson’s Nose 752 Fulham Road 020 7736 4492 parsonsnose.co.uk

Domestic Cleaners 020 3404 6962

Sweetapple Heating & Plumbing 130 Stephendale Road 020 7371 0409 07889 184146

Cleaning Services Fulham 020 3746 3064

Cinderella Cleaning & Ironing Services 0757 8798 422

Luxury Services [WINE MERCHANT] Last Drop Wines 492 King's Road 020 7351 2973 lastdropwines.com

[events]

Zest Events 2 Swan Mews 020 7384 9336

[member's club]

Raffles 287 King's Road, SW3 5EW 020 7351 4964

[TICKETS & HOSPITALITY]

DTB Sports and Events 10 Plato Place, 72-74 St Dionis Road 020 7385 3553

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Harwood Road, Fulham SW6 A three bedroom, two bathroom maisonette with a wonderful private roof terrace. Master bedroom with en suite shower room, 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom, reception room, dining room, kitchen, roof terrace. Approximately 134.8 sq m (1,451 sq ft). EPC: D. fulham@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 6175

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New Kings Road, Fulham SW6

A well presented property in the sought after Parsons Green

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The apartment is arranged over the second floor of a period building on New Kings Road, above retail premises. The property comprises of a reception room with large sash windows and a feature fireplace, a kitchen/breakfast room, two good sized bedrooms with good storage space and a bath/shower room. EPC: D. Approximately 775sq ft/72 sq m Available unfurnished or part furnished

Guide price: £485 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/flq188783 All potential tenants should be advised that as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

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‘The entrance to the King’s Road’ New boutique development of five luxury apartments, on a prominent position at the entrance to the famous King’s Road. Designed by award-winning Claridge Architects with interiors by KS Designs, the scheme offers bright and spacious accommodation, finished to the highest standard of specification and design. u Two 1-bedroom apartments u Two 2-bedroom apartments (one reserved) u One 2-bedroom penthouse u Lift access u High quality finishes and specification throughout

Guide prices from £850,000 – £1,650,000

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BISHOPS MANSIONS Fulham SW6

This modern apartment is situated on the ground floor of a popular and well maintained mansion block in the heart of Bishops Park. Reception room • 3 bedrooms • Bathroom • Fitted kitchen • Popular mansion block

£575 pw*/£2,492 pcm*

Fulham Parsons Green

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SHERBROOKE ROAD Fulham SW6 A beautifully presented Victorian freehold house with a stunning south-facing roof terrace and patio garden quietly located in the popular Munster Village area. • • • • • •

Double reception room 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Kitchen/breakfast room Roof terrace EPC rating E

Guide price £1,300,000 Fulham Parsons Green 020 7751 8899 tom.lewis@carterjonas.co.uk

CRABTREE LANE Fulham SW6 A sensational, newly refurbished and extended, period, terraced house with a good sized south-facing, landscaped and astroturfed garden. • • • • • •

Reception room 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Kitchen/breakfast room Garden EPC rating D

Guide price £1,750,000 Fulham Bishops Park

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Best foot forward Head of residential sales at Carter Jonas’ Parsons Green office, Tom Lewis speaks to the Journal about everything from rebranding to reaching record prices

ust over three years ago, in October 2013, Carter Jonas acquired local estate agent Sullivan Thomas, including the Parsons Green office that Tom Lewis and I are sitting in, and now the transition is complete. Today the estate agent, which sits proudly on Fulham Road, is sporting a new purple tiled façade and has been successfully rebranded to join its Bishop’s Park office. Now with 36 offices across the UK, it’s brought its customers a more national presence. “Carter Jonas was perhaps better known outside of London, whereas we are a local south west London estate agent,” and while the company now has a much larger reach, Tom is quick to reassure me that it’s maintaining its connection with the local community. “We still have the same ethos,” he confirms, with the merger serving to strengthen the services it already offers its clients. “Carter Jonas has professional departments covering everything from commercial and rural to planning and development, rather than just pure agency and I think that has been a good addition for us.” While it may have grown from a local agency to a more national one, along with its office in Bishop’s Park, Carter Jonas has got the whole of the Fulham market covered and as Tom tells me, there is a real mixture of stock at the moment, from onebedroom flats to £3-4million houses. “We have a very diverse portfolio of properties which is good as it means whichever price range our clients’ properties are in, we’re always making sales.” He goes on to tell me that their knowledgeable and experienced

[PROPERTY] This image and below: Grimston Road, SW6 Guide price: £1,950,000

team work closely with the Bishop’s Park office, and there is often a natural progression from people with smaller houses in Parsons Green who eventually outgrow them and move on to bigger houses in Bishop’s Park. “We have a lot of deals where we are selling for one party who are buying through our other office. It means that we can help them to make sure the chain runs smoothly.” Looking at the market so far, Tom tells me that for the first time in a while it resembles what you’d expect from a typical autumn market. Despite a whole host of political changes and increase in stamp duty, he adds that buyers have been waiting for such a long time that regardless of what lies ahead, they need to move. “It comes down to families moving because they’ve outgrown their properties for example, and they can’t put that off forever. People are gaining confidence; there are more properties on the market and more people looking.” Tom tells me that the main surprise so far this season is that the most activity has been at the top end of the market, £2.5million and above, as well as houses between £1.2 and 1.6million. In fact, the Carter Jonas Parsons Green office has just sold a property on Clonmel Road for a record price. “It was an unusual house in that it hadn’t been touched for 50 years,” he says. “The buyer saw the potential and liked the fact that they could put their own stamp on it. It was an interesting sale to be involved in.” But it’s not just record sales that the Parsons Green office is involved in. True to Tom’s word, the Parsons Green office is maintaining its local agency roots for the months ahead. “We like to be involved with what’s happening in the schools,” Tom explains, telling me about their involvement in local projects and charity events. The office sponsors the Lady Margaret School’s enterprise scheme, a Dragon’s Den-style competition that encourages children to get creative and come up with their own business plans. Convinced that’s still not enough to keep the team busy, you’ll also find them sponsoring the school’s Christmas fair on 26 November, 11am-3pm. 783 Fulham Road, SW6 5HD, 020 7751 8899, carterjonas.co.uk

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