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Dear Resident, Report cards at the ready, this month the Journal team has compiled a special education supplement jam-packed with the latest educational news and comments from respected local heads. We have trawled the area to speak to some of the very best schools and teachers in the boroughs of Hammersmith & Fulham and are pleased to announce that our findings are A*. Although there is always room for improvement and we should strive for the very best education for our children, some inspirational heads and teachers in our corner of the world are already dedicated to ensuring that this is delivered and more. Flick to page 7 to read on. Lauren Romano travels around Fulham this month meeting two very different organisations, both with a flair for creativity. First, she meets the Society of Fulham Artists and Potters to discuss its fascinating journey (p. 27). Next she swings by Poppins Millinery, to discuss why England is the ‘temple of millinery’ (p. 21). My final announcement this month is that the April edition will be my last Residents’ Journal. It has been a real pleasure to work on the magazine, as well as meeting so many wonderful local business owners and residents. Thank you to you all.
Image / The White Boat by Lesley Dabson, ARBSA, Member of the Society of Fulham Artists and Potters Read more on page 27
Managing Editor Katie Randall
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FULHAM Residents’ Journal
local news Keep your finger on the pulse with our round-up of local news
Whole Foods’ fruit and vegetables shop floor
Al fresco coffee
Popular local coffee shop Barossa has been undergoing renovations to install sliding doors leading to the garden. With the promise of easy access (even for parents carting pushchairs) to the secluded courtyard space outside, the Journal sent contributor Belinda Donovan down to enjoy a latte in the sunshine…
A wholesome arrival It has been a long time coming, but Whole Foods Market will finally open its Fulham Broadway store on 10 April. Everyday grocery and beauty shopping will never be the same again. The two-storey premises will feature traditional butchers’ and fishmonger counters, a greengrocers, and even a ‘make your own’ fresh nut butter machine, among other unusual features. Upholding Whole Foods’ reputation for sourcing local produce, the store will open with food, drink and beauty products from 70 suppliers based within the M25, including five local food companies based in Fulham itself. Whole Foods will also donate five per cent of the opening day’s sales to the four mayoral charities: The Opportunity Fund for Fulham; The Daisy Trust; Albert & Friends Instant Circus and Walking with the Wounded. Food that’s good for the body and the conscience – what’s not too love? (wholefoodsmarket.com)
Register to vote Any residents who are not on the electoral role but who want to vote in the forthcoming local elections, need to apply to be added by 6 May. Hammersmith & Fulham’s 46 councillors will all face the public vote on 22 May when each of the borough’s 16 wards will elect up to three councillors.
Indy bought Barossa (which, in case you’re wondering, is named after a valley in Australia) a year ago. In a way, Barossa needs little introduction; whether you pop in during the morning dash for freshly baked muffins, or join the queue for weekend brunch, the place is a popular spot. Those in a rush, however, should note that they can place their order over the phone 15 minutes before they are due to arrive and it will be ready to collect when they walk through Barossa’s door. I arrive after the morning buzz. As I chat to Indy it is obvious that he knows most of his customers personally, he also tells me that Barossa has been nominated as the best coffee shop in Parsons Green by the London Coffee Guide 2014 – hardly a surprise. After careful scrutiny of the impressive cake selection, I opt for a slice of lemon polenta cake and a mocha. Both were delicious and definitely had that ‘come back for more’ taste, and coupled with the laid-back atmosphere, I found it very hard to leave.
Barossa is open from 8am to 5pm on weekdays; 9am to 5pm Saturday; 9am to 4pm Sunday (barossafulham.com)
If you are eligible and you haven’t yet registered, download a voter registration form from lbhf.gov.uk/electoralservices -4-
Local arts appeal Clear a space on your calendar this summer for the inaugural ArtsFest as it rolls into town from 8-15 June. A group initiative set up by local residents, the festival promises to be a borough-wide cultural celebration of local artists, creative projects and venues. The festival will cover a broad genre spectrum from theatre to film and literature to dance and already has an exciting mix of resident creatives lined up to take part. Word on the street is that The Lyric Theatre, Riverside Studios, Nomad Books, W11 Opera and The 606 Club have all signed up. Visitors can expect immersive film experiences at rooftop cinemas, comedy nights and author appearances. To make it all happen, however, the council is looking for individuals and businesses to show their support and get involved. For more information, visit hf-artsfest.com
A charitable ride It’s that time of year once again when our traffic-jammed roads are flooded with a steady current of cyclists. RideLondonSurrey 100 (for the amateurs) and RideLondon-Surrey Classic (for the pros) will take place on Sunday 10 August. Last year, the popular charity event raised a record breaking £7 million. This year, 24,000 amateur riders, together with 150 of the world’s top cyclists, will be hoping to raise a new target of £12 million as they pedal their way through 12 London boroughs on an exhausting 200km journey. The route will remain much the same as last year, however, the council are already warning residents that the race could lead to major disruption throughout the borough. To avoid the gridlock, consult the route maps available to view online prudentialridelondon.co.uk/routes Image courtesy of Prudential RideLondon
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Education special
From free schools to private tutoring, Fulham Residents’ Journal explores education in south west London
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FULHAM Residents’ Journal
EDUCATION NEWS The latest updates from our local schools
Rackets at the ready
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he summer holidays might seem like a distant blip on the cloudy horizon, but with the summer term soon underway, the six-week or more stretch will arrive before you know it. To beat the boredom, Henry Lamb Tennis has a host of camps scheduled to get children volleying their way through the summer. Weekly camps aimed at improving and developing tennis skills through fun match-play kick off at Kensington Prep School and Putney High School from 14 July and continue until the end of August. For anyone who wants to get some practice in first, ahead of the summer, May half-term camps are scheduled from 27-30 May. Those seeking some guaranteed sunshine to practice their skills should sign up for the Henry Lamb French Residential Tennis Camp, which is open to children from the ages of 10 to 13-years-old at the end of August. The week-long trip to the Château de Sauveterre (above) in
south west France will offer a unique opportunity for children to develop their French language skills alongside their tennis. A full program of tennis coaching and three hours of French lessons each day will be supplemented with swimming, caving, street dancing and tree climbing. The residential camps take place from 17-23 August and 24-30 August and are limited to 14 children per week, so get booking a place for your budding Andy Murray or Laura Robson now. Junior Camp (five to seven-years-old) from £150, 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm at Kensington Prep School and Putney High School. Intermediate Camp (eight to 11-years-old) from £300, 10am-4pm at Putney High School. French Residential Tennis Camp (10 to 13-years-old) 17-23 August and 24-30 August, £1,375 For more information and the full timetable of summer camps, email enquiries@henrylamb. co.uk or call 020 3532 4940 (henrylamb.co.uk) -8-
Going for gold Fulham Cross Girls’ School has been recognised as one of the 56 top performing secondary schools in England for progress from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4 by the Minister of State for Schools, The Rt Hon David Laws MP. In recognition of this achievement, the school has also been invited to be part of the Mayor’s London Schools Gold Club, an initiative which works to share strategies for improving pupils’ aspirations and achievements with other schools in the capital. The promising statistics reveal that the school is also ranked in the top three per cent nationwide for student progress. The vice principal of Fulham Cross Girls’ School, Denise Fox comments: ‘Our outstanding results speak for themselves and it is great to see this national recognition, because traditionally all the measures tend to be around GCSE results. It is a real testimony to the hard work and support staff and students put in from day one at Fulham Cross.’ (fulhamcross.net)
Duke of Edinburgh Award Success When it comes to the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, pupils from the Fulham College Academy Trust are striding ahead. Students from both Fulham College Boys’ School and Fulham Enterprise Studio received more certificates than any other school in the borough. After months of hard work and preparation, Fulham College Boys’ School scooped 20 silver awards and 25 bronze, while Fulham Enterprise Studio received its first two bronze medals. The triumph continued as the school’s coordinator of the scheme, Mr Chris Cox picked up a prize for outstanding services to Duke of Edinburgh in Hammersmith and Fulham. Almost 50 per cent of Key Stage 4 pupils at Fulham Boys’ School are now enrolled in the national scheme, so here’s hoping that next year is a similar success.
Expansion at Lady Margaret School The £6 million expansion programme at Lady Margaret School is wellunderway and running to schedule. The seven new classrooms, enlarged dining facilities and improved social spaces and accessibility will be ready to accommodate four forms of entry by the start of the new academic year. (ladymargaret.lbhf.sch.uk)
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Dates for the diary
Fulham College Academy Trust Fulham College Boys’ School Thursday, 3 July 2014 from 9am-10.30am Fulham Cross Girls’ School Thursday, 3 July 2014 from 9am-10.30am (fulhamcollegeboys.net fulhamcross.net)
Chris Cox (left) receives his award. Courtesy of Fulham & Hammersmith Council
Local school offers on the up The number of applications to state schools in the borough has increased by almost 10 per cent. In 2009, 53 per cent of residents chose to send their children to school locally; this year, the figure rose to 62 per cent, according to figures released by Hammersmith & Fulham Council. A record number of places – 1,590 in total – were offered to pupils at the borough’s secondary schools, up 180 places from admissions figures last year. Expansion at Lady Margaret School and the imminent opening of Fulham Boys Free School has helped to create the new school places. The statistics also reveal that 83 per cent of pupils were offered one of their top three choice schools.
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FULHAM Residents’ Journal
Free for All
Henry Hopwood-Phillips interviews The Spectator’s associate editor, Toby Young, who has made a name for himself founding the West London Free School (WLFS) What do you feel the problem is with the current English education system? The biggest problem is that too many state schools aren’t fit for purpose. The number of children at failing comprehensives has fallen by 250,000 under this government but, according to the league tables, 117,000 children are still at inadequate schools. In 2009, Sheffield University carried out a survey which discovered that more than a fifth of school-leavers are functionally illiterate and functionally innumerate. That’s a scandal. Are you in favour of UKIP Leader Nigel Farage’s proposal to repeal the law prohibiting the creation of new grammar schools in England? Yes. There is a huge demand for places at grammar schools and I don’t see why parents of clever children should be denied that choice just because they don’t live near one of the remaining 164. Having said that, I don’t think building new grammar schools
Its [WLFS] mission is to provide children with a classical liberal education, regardless of income, ability or faith is the answer. For instance, there’s little evidence that grammar schools have much overall impact on social mobility. The main beneficiaries of grammar schools are children who are already quite well off to begin with. You’re famous for starting the West London Free School, a school that shadow education secretary Tristram Hunt described as ‘a vanity project for yummy mummies in West London’. What’s the raison d’etre of the ‘free school’ and why has it been greeted with such vitriol? Its mission is to provide children with
a classical liberal education, regardless of income, ability or faith. That sort of education is widely available in the independent sector, but in the state sector it’s confined to a handful of schools, most of them virtually impossible to get in to. My over-arching aim is to make a traditional academic education available more widely in the state sector. Opponents of free schools believe that more choice will inevitably lead to greater social segregation because only wealthy, middle-class parents will choose to send their children to them. Setting up free schools is just a way of giving more to the “haves”, not help the “have nots”. Alternatively – and without being aware that they’re contradicting themselves – they argue that because free schools are less subject to state control they will inevitably provide a sub-standard education. So far neither of those things has proved to be true of the West London Free School. About 25 per cent of the children are on free school meals and the school was ranked “Good” by Ofsted last year. What are the WLFS’ greatest challenges and greatest successes? The greatest challenge was finding a suitable permanent site. As for our successes, these all come down to the pupils. The most heartening thing about the whole project is seeing how well children respond to the model we’ve put in place: small class sizes, strong discipline, a house system, mandatory Latin, extra-curricular activities. We call it a “comprehensive grammar” and the children seem really happy. Their biggest achievements are in music and sport, where we rival the best independent schools in the area. Our boys’
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under-14 hockey team recently beat the boys’ under-14s at Dulwich College and 66 per cent of the children at the school are studying a musical instrument.
stature, regardless of background or ability. I believe in education for education’s sake. Toby Young is the author of e-book How to Set Up a Free School, £1.99, West London Free School, Cambridge Grove, Hammersmith W6 0LB, 020 8600 0670 (westlondonfreeschool.co.uk)
What is the purpose of an education? The purpose of a good education is to enable all children grow to their full
Free to excel
Alun Ebenezer, headmaster of Fulham Boys School (FBS), considers the debate
Throwing down the gauntlet Proponents of the Free School movement point to the fact that of the first wave of free schools to be inspected by Ofsted, 75 per cent were ranked “Good” or “Outstanding”, which is higher than the national average and it is unfair that the media focuses on instances when free schools are very poor, open to abuse and have been shut down. But as the headmaster of a brand new free boys’ school about to open its doors in September, I believe it is only right and proper we come under the spotlight. In setting up our school, we are saying we are not happy with the provision that exists and that we believe we can provide something better. Our impact has to be outstanding and not even “Good” is good enough. At the Fulham Boys School, we appreciate this added pressure, are confident under this spotlight and phlegmatically throw down the gauntlet. Our vision Our vision is to make the FBS the very best. We have no intention of simply comparing ourselves to similar or local schools, but seek to pit ourselves against the high achievers – state and private – nationally and globally. To achieve this, the school will be built on Christian principles, geared towards boys and nurture enterprise. It will have an academic curriculum, preparing our boys for Russell Group and Oxbridge universities, whilst taking the opportunity as a Free School to design an exciting, bespoke curriculum, brought alive by inspirational teaching. We want our boys to enjoy and be engaged in lessons, not to underachieve and switch-off, as so many young people often end up doing. We are also taking a fresh approach to
enterprise. By integrating social, business and individual enterprise into the school from day one, we’re aiming to prove that a comprehensive but academic school can produce young men with a ‘can do’ attitude who understand ‘doing good’ as ‘doing well’. Teachers who can bring out the best in boys But really, the only way we can achieve this vision of being the very best is by having outstanding teachers. Over the last few months, we have gone on a rigorous recruitment drive to appoint inspirational teachers who can bring out the best in boys. I personally have benchmarked them against all the teachers I have taught with, managed and met over the last 16 years, and have also looked at them as a father and asked myself: would I be happy with them teaching my son? I can confidently say that all teachers at FBS in September are outstanding and among the best I have come across. Taking an amazing opportunity So when the Department for Education visit us in our first term, OFSTED inspect us during our second year and we find ourselves under a constant media beam, our hope is to show FBS has embraced being a free school and, far from using it as an excuse, has clasped it as an amazing opportunity to make a real difference. Fulham Boys School will be opening in September 2014 at Gibbs Green, W14 9LY (fulhamboysschool.org)
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FULHAM Residents’ Journal
TEACHER TALK An education expert discusses the world of learning and academia
The
Changing face of Tutoring
by Joanne Kashmina, academic director, Carfax Private Tutors
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or centuries tutoring has played a central role in our educational landscape, but over recent years it has diversified from being the preserve of the wealthy and has created its own particular niche within the educational system in London and elsewhere in the UK. Governesses and tutors with exceptional educational backgrounds and good families were once highly sought-after – and indeed still are – for well paid residential roles with families in the UK and abroad. Just like aristocrats in the early 20th century, the wealthy elite across the world today are increasingly seeking well-educated British tutors to work full-time with their children, providing all-round academic mentoring and preparing children long-term for places at prestigious educational institutions. However, the private tutoring sector has developed in more ways than one in recent years to become a more common commodity in both upper and middleclass households. Pupils of private tutors
are not exclusively educated at private schools any more, as a reported rise in pupils from the state education system over the past year demonstrates. A section of the state system, indeed, is now turning to private tutors to provide extra individual support to pupils on the Pupil Premium scheme. In our increasingly competitive education system, tutoring is a way for pupils and students to get that extra edge over their classmates, by taking up a new interest, skill, hobby or subject. Language tuition, for example, is extremely popular, not just amongst children, but adults too, and university students looking to broaden their interests. Over the past year, there has been a considerable rise in enquiries for more unusual foreign languages such as Russian, Arabic and Mandarin, while interest in major European foreign languages remains strong. The age range for tutoring services has expanded, with a greater number of undergraduate and postgraduate students now looking for top-up
tuition in their university subject, as well as in more niche areas such as essay and dissertation writing skills or interview preparation. The scope of exam preparation, too, has dramatically widened – formerly revolving around common entrance exams, GCSEs and A levels, the increasing competition from international students has seen the emergence of a series of subject-specific entrance exams for Oxbridge and other top universities. The A-level also has competition from the IB (International Baccalaureate) and the Cambridge Pre-U, and pupils are increasingly requesting tuition support for international exams such as the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) or ACT (American College Test), to enable them to study in the USA. The increasing prevalence of online tuition means that tuition can take place with expert British tutors for pupils anywhere in the world, preparing for exams such as language-specific IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test). Good grades are no longer the crucial factor in identifying the great pupils in a group. You need to show a wider spectrum of interests and a broadened intellectual curiosity these days – not only in education, but later in life when looking for jobs as well. Good tutoring is not merely about preparing to get the best grades, but about opening a pupil’s mind to academia, boosting a pupil’s confidence in subjects, and encouraging intellectual curiosity. n Carfax Private Tutors, 48 Langham Street W1W 7AY, 020 7927 6200 (carfax-tutors.com)
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What makes a good
Prep School?
What is it that makes a prep school top notch – and how can parents recognise this when they see it? Prudence Lynch, head of Kensington Prep School, which has just celebrated its 140th anniversary as a pioneer in girls’ education, shares her insights
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s a successful school one where children leave knowing how to get the right answers, or one where pupils are curious, confident to ask questions and are prepared to apply what they know to new situations? Is it a school that has stacks of iPads, digital cameras and Kindles, or one with a big library, classroom book corners, carpet time and desks in rows? We are living in a time of perhaps the fastest changes in the lives of children. Babies of six months old are playing with iPads. Four-year-olds arrive at school using the latest gadgets with greater confidence than some of their parents. At supper time, older children are just as likely to be chatting with their friends over the internet as they are to speak to their own families sitting opposite them at the table. Young people are used to sharing and receiving information instantly. Should schools stick to the traditional methods of classroom teaching, or is it time to embrace the latest technology, introduce different teaching approaches and develop new learning methods? What exactly are the skills we now want our children to develop? Kensington Prep School celebrated its 140th anniversary last year and was the first school to be opened by the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) in 1873. In Victorian
times, life was very different: infant mortality was high, women didn’t have the vote and good-quality education for girls was a rarity rather than the norm. Lessons were mostly chalk and talk. Since then things have moved on apace in the outside world, but are schools keeping up? We no longer know what types of careers our four-year-olds will follow in 15 years time. The best prep schools are highly aware of this and are preparing children for a changing world where new technologies appear almost daily. Google, Microsoft and social media such as Facebook and Twitter weren’t on anyone’s agenda when we were growing up. They may well be old hat in a few short years. Who knows what’s around the corner? A good question to ask a school is how it helps a child grow into an independent learner and questioning thinker. When you’re visiting schools, take a good look at what the pupils are really up to. Are they actively engaged in the lessons or obediently sitting being talked at, with little opportunity to contribute? Children might be brainstorming with a group of peers or as a whole class activity with a teacher; they may be creating a presentation on an iPad or laptop, taking photos for a research activity or hot-seating an issue. Personally, I prefer it if pupils are too involved in their activities to - 14 -
The ethos of a school is incredibly important
notice when a visitor enters a classroom. Is there a variety of new technology available for children to select from? Are there also quiet spaces, opportunities for reflection, for discussion, for thinking and being creative? Despite the inevitable pressures of exams, is there plenty of sport, drama, art and design technology throughout all the year groups? And are these subjects also taught in a creative way? Are pupils being set challenges, or setting their own, stretching their minds to come up with novel strategies and solutions to their own questions? Do the children at the top end of the school display the attitudes and personal qualities that you aspire to for your own child?
A good question to ask a school is how it helps a child grow into an independent learner and questioning thinker Risk-taking and making mistakes In single-sex schools, girls are willing to try out new things. They join in discussions, succeed in science and take up sports such as football, which they might not have tried if boys were around. At Kensington Prep School, we structure the curriculum to give our girls time for ‘thinking adventures’ and plenty of open-ended activities with no ‘right answer’. The girls come up with a multitude of possible creative interpretations and solutions to problems. They gain confidence to take risks, grow less fearful of making mistakes and learn to grow after making them. The benefit of this approach is shown in the numbers of girls we find succeeding in traditionally male-dominated areas. In the girls-only environment of Kensington Prep School and the other GDST schools, science subjects are hugely popular and successful. In 2012, 37 per cent of GDST girls took A-level maths, 35 per cent chose biology and 30 per cent studied chemistry. Around 12 per cent took A-level physics, and virtually half of them (49.4 per cent) achieved an A* or A. In contrast, in a recent Institute of Physics report, statistics showed that in nearly half of all co-educational maintained schools in England, not even one girl goes on to do physics at A-level.
When looking around a school, don’t just look at the bricks and mortar or the league table scores. The ethos of a school is incredibly important. Only children who feel secure, appreciated and valued in a warm, friendly environment are in the right frame of mind to become risk takers. At Kensington Prep, we are very lucky to be part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, which combines a strong sense of tradition and good old fashioned values with a forwardlooking attitude, leading the way with the best new educational ideas and technologies. Having the Trust behind us also reassures parents about financial stability – we’ve been here for 140 years and are likely to be here for the next 140. I believe the best schools are those which recognise and respond to the fastpaced changes that we and young people are now living through. Judging schools by exam results is a very narrow focus. More important is whether schools can help young children develop self-reliance, independence and resilience, as well as retaining the intellectual curiosity all children have in spades at birth. These characteristics will be valuable whatever the future looks like. And when you’ve asked every possible question you can think of, don’t forget your gut feelings. If you can picture leaving your child in the school on day one, feeling confident they will have a happy constructive day and come home bubbling about the new things they have learned, go for it. Kensington Prep School is an independent day school with 295 girls aged four to 11 years in Fulham. It was the first school to be established as part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, which now has 26 schools including two academies in the UK. Kensington Prep School won the Sunday Times Independent Prep School of the Year award in 2009/10 for its inspirational leadership and innovative curriculum. For further details about Kensington Prep School, visit kensingtonprep.gdst.net or email enquiries@kenprep.gdst.net for a prospectus 596 Fulham Road, SW6 5PA
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THE TIMETABLE Key contacts and dates for the diary
Pre-school and Primary Schools
Secondary Schools
School
Contact & summer term dates
School
Contact & summer term dates
All Saints Primary School Head: Carol Gray Bishops Avenue, SW6 6ED
Tel: 020 7736 2803 Email: admin@allsaintsce.lbhf.sch.uk Website: allsaintsce.lbhf.sch.uk 28 April – 18 July (half term: 28-30 May)
Tel: 020 7381 3606 Email: fcbs@fulhamcollege.net Website: fulhamcollegeboys.net 28 April – 18 July (half term: 26-30)
Millie’s House Nursery Head: Katie Covey 163 New Kings Road, SW6 4SN
Tel: 020 7731 0440 Email: katie@millieshouse.net Website: millieshouse.net Contact school for further details
Fulham College Boys’ School Head: Bernie Peploe, Executive Principal; Peter Haylock,Vice Principal Head of School Kingwood Road, SW6 6SN
New King’s Primary School Head: Miles Chester New King’s Road, SW6 4LY
Tel: 020 7736 2318 Email: admin@newkings.lbhf.sch.uk Website: newkings.lbhf.sch.uk Contact school for further details
Fulham Cross Girls’ School and Language College Head: Bernie Peploe, Executive Principal; Denise Fox ,Vice Principle Head of School Munster Road, SW6 6BP
Tel: 020 7381 0861 Email: school@fulhamcross.lbhf.sch.uk Website: fulhamcross.net 28 April – 18 July (half term: 26-30)
Queen’s Manor Primary School Head: Sonja Harrison Lysia Street, SW6 6ND
Tel: 020 7385 4343 Email: admin@queensmanor.lbhf.sch.uk Website: queensmanor.co.uk 28 April – 18 July (half term: 26-30 May)
Fulham Enterprise Studio Head: Bernie Peploe, Executive Principal; Peter Haylock,Vice Principle Head of School Kingwood Road, SW6 6JL
Tel: 020 7381 3606 Email: fes@fulhamcollege.net Website: fulhamenterprise.net 28 April – 18 July (half term: 26-30 May)
Sir John Lillie Primary School Head: Sue Hayward Lillie Road, SW6 7LN
Tel: 020 7385 2107 Email: admin@sirjohnlillie.lbhf.sch.uk Website: sirjohnlillieprimary.co.uk 28 April – 18 July (half term: 23-30 May)
Hurlingham & Chelsea School Head: Dr Philip Cross Peterborough Road, SW6 3ED
Tel: 020 7731 2581 Email: info@hurlchel.lbhf.sch.uk Website: hurlinghamandchelseaschool.com 28 April – 18 July (half term: 26-30 May)
St. John’s Walham Green CE Primary School Head: Barbara Wightwick Filmer Road, SW6 6AS
Tel: 020 7731 5454 Email: admin@stjohnsce.lbhf.sch.uk Website: stjohnsce.lbhf.sch.uk 28 April – 22 July (half term: 23 May - 2 July)
Lady Margaret School Head: Sally Whyte Parsons Green, SW6 4UN
Tel: 020 7736 7138 Email: admin@ladymargaret.lbhf.sch.uk Website: ladymargaret.lbhf.sch.uk 28 April – 23 July (half term: 26-30 May)
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Head: Mrs J Flower Estcourt Road, SW6 7HB
Tel: 020 7385 8165 Email: admin@stthomasrc.lbhf.sch.uk Website: stthomasrc.lbhf.sch.uk 28 April – 18 July (half term: 26-30 May)
The London Oratory School Head: David McFadden Seagrave Road, SW6 1RX
Tel: 020 7385 0102 Email: admin@los.ac Website: london-oratory.org 28 April – 17 July (half term: 26-30 May)
Sulivan Primary School Head: Wendy Aldridge Peterborough Road, SW6 3BN
Tel: 020 7736 5869 Email: admin@sulivan.lbhf.sch.uk Website: sulivanprimaryschool.co.uk 29 April – 22 July (half term: 26-30 May)
The Moat School Head: Clare King Bishops Avenue, SW6 6EG
Tel: 020 7610 9018 Website: moatschool.org.uk 24 April – 10 July (half term: 23 May - 2 June)
Eridge House Preparatory School Head: Janie Richardson 1 Fulham Park Road, SW6 4LJ
Tel: 020 7371 9009 Website: eridgehouse.co.uk 22 April – 10 July (half term: 26-30 May)
Kensington Prep School Head: Prudence Lynch 596 Fulham Road, SW6 5PA
Tel: 020 7731 9300 Email: enquiries@kenprep.gdst.net Website: kensingtonprep.gdst.net 23 April – 10 July (half term: 26-30 May)
Parayhouse School Head: Sarah L.Jackson New King’s School Annex, New King’s Road, SW6 4LY
Email: a.sullivan@parayhouse.com Website: parayhouse.com 29 April – 22 July (half term: 26-30 May)
Sinclair House School Head: Carlotta T.M O’Sullivan 159 Munster Road, SW6 6DA
Tel: 020 7736 9182 Email: info@sinclairhouseschool.co.uk Website: sinclairhouseschool.co.uk 24 April – 4 July (half term: 26-30 May)
Thomas’s Fulham Head: Annette Dobson Hugon Road, SW6 3ES
Tel: 020 7751 8200 Email: fulham@thomas-s.co.uk Website: thomas-s.co.uk/fulham-home 23 April – 11 July (half term: 26-30 May)
Out of Town School
Contact & summer term dates
Hampton Court House Head: Guy Holloway Hampton Court Road, East Molesey, Surrey KTE 9BS
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Passport to
Indulgence
Columbia, Madagascar or Ecuador, the average bar of chocolate might begin life in a far-away rainforest, but in London, one chocolatier is turning her attention and sweet tooth back to the source. Lauren Romano meets Amelia Rope
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aster: a time to decapitate business and he always knew I was doing the bunnies, nibble nests and smash wrong thing. He also knew I couldn’t afford hollow hens to smithereens – all to turn down such a big order, so I had six of the chocolate variety, of course. weeks to make 1,000 chocolate bars!’ she While the rest of us unwrap foil-covered recalls fondly. ‘He even paid me in another treats, however, chocolatier Amelia Rope 1,000 chocolate bars, which I went on to sell has other eggs to fry. Not content with and that’s how things began.’ simply devising new recipes from her With 1,000 chocolate bars on her hands, London home, Amelia’s fascination with it wasn’t long before Amelia began to the origins of chocolate and the journey approach local delis. Bayley & Sage on the from bean to bar has taken her to the cocoa New King’s Road (or Elizabeth King as it plantations of Columbia where she has set was then known) was the first place to sell her sights on a new project. the bars and it remains a stockist. Then a The leap from London, where Amelia buyer for Selfridges got wind of Amelia’s Rope Chocolate chocolate bars was founded in and the store People want a Rolls-Royce 2007, to South became the first of a chocolate bar for pennies America nearly major retailer and that just isn’t realistic didn’t happen to stock them. at all. Although ‘That was when I founding a chocolate business might knew that I had a brand and a product,’ she appear to be a shrewd career move for reveals. From there, Amelia peddled her a self-confessed chocoholic, Amelia was imaginatively flavoured wares to the likes reluctant to make chocolate bars. ‘In of Liberty and Whole Foods, where you will the beginning, I focused on producing spy her sweet treats on the shelves at the handmade truffles and crystallised flora, new Fulham branch when it opens in April. I didn’t want to go down the chocolate bar The early days were of course not without route as I thought it was too predictable,’ their trials and tribulations – not least she tells me over a stack of her beautifully the small matter of wrapping all orders hand-wrapped, colourfully foiled bars. by hand and even (in the very early days) In fact, it wasn’t until Amelia’s good hand-signing and marking each bar with an friend and mentor Pat Reeves, the coedition number. But having painstakingly founder of sofa.com, placed a mammoth established her business over here, Amelia’s order of 1,000 chocolate bars in November conscience was pulling her in another 2009 that she caved. ‘Pat had an instinct for direction. ‘I was recently invited to visit
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cocoa growers in Columbia. In many respects Columbia is the underdog of the chocolate world, trailing behind more popular sourcing locations in Madagascar, Tanzania and Ecuador, but it was the most inspirational place to visit,’ Amelia beams. ‘What people are striving to achieve over there with zero resources is just staggering.’ During her time in Columbia, Amelia was introduced to a Swiss charity that is helping to supply man power, rather than money, to plantation owners. ‘The charity is teaching people how to maximise their sustainability and create fine couverture [a type of very high-quality chocolate that contains extra cocoa butter, I learn] ready to export,’ Amelia elaborates. ‘It is trying to persuade them through education that it is more viable in the long term to grow cocoa not cocaine, which of course, there is still a big market for over there.’ Amelia was so inspired by her visit and the stories of the plantation owners that she met that she is hoping to commission a short film and a TV documentary on chocolate production in the country. ‘I think it is important that we don’t lose the root of where chocolate comes from,’ she says. Back at home, the chocolatier remains uncompromising on quality, purity and taste. ‘I work with sustainably sourced and fairly traded couverture, which I melt, temper, remould and flavour. It’s incredible how many well-known brands compromise on the quality of their ingredients and compensate with fancy packaging,’ she confides as we nibble on zingy slabs of a lime and sea salt-infused sensation. ‘I strive for quality inside and out. People want a Rolls-Royce of a chocolate bar for pennies and that just isn’t realistic as the price of cocoa is always going up.’ Despite pressure to keep costs down, Amelia remains faithful to her use of
only single origin chocolate, a decision no doubt which led to her invitation to join the committee at the Academy of Chocolate. Here, fellow members and behemoths of the industry, Chantal Coady of Rococo and Marc Demarquette, are also united in their passion for fine chocolate and strive to promote the origins and ethics behind its production. The ever-ambitious Amelia also hopes to one day build an education foundation to educate and promote links between cocoa producing countries and chocolate consuming ones. ‘One step at a time, however!’ she chides. In the meantime, Amelia is working hard to develop her forthcoming collection. As I take a third bite of a white chocolate, pistachio and sea salt taste revelation, she lets slip that good-quality chocolate, as opposed to cheap, highly processed equivalents, leaves you with a clean palate and stops you craving more. A square a day keeps the doctor away, so to speak. Now there’s an adage I like the sound of. Amelia Rope Chocolate is available locally at Bayley & Sage ,Whole Foods or online at ameliarope.com. For more information on how you can get involved with Amelia’s film project email amelia@ameliarope.com
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Clockwise from right / Macaron S/S 2013; Dolce Vita S/S 2014; Crinoline S/S 2013; Camelia S/S 2014; Claudia S/S 2013; Daphné and Audrey in their workshop
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Hats
Off
The sun has got his hat on, so Lauren Romano decided to get hers on too with a visit to the workshop of Fulham milliners, Poppins Millinery
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efore the bets are placed, the jockeys take to the saddle and the horses gallop nose-to-tail to victory, the other spectacle of Ascot takes place in the peacocking crowd. From above, the paddock bobs with bows, struts with straw-festooned fascinators and flounces with feathers, as headwear of all shapes and sizes compete for their turn in the camera flash. Among the flotsam and jetsam of the outlandish and traditional, from the bonnets to the bowlers, last year a cake stand creation, dotted with dainty fabric macarons, stood to jaunty-angled attention.
The show-stopping headpiece was the handiwork of French millinery duo Audrey Penin and Daphné Polliot, who create bespoke hats from their Fulham homes. ‘England is the temple of millinery,’ Daphné tells me, as we sit down to tea in her sitting room. ‘Even if you’re not a socialite, you will still buy a beautiful hat to go to the races. It is traditional, there is a sense of ceremony attached to wearing your best hat; people want to make a statement,’ she trills in melodic French tones while pouring green tea. ‘In France, nobody wears hats.’ From the mother of the bride to the - 21 -
shade-seeker at a summer garden party, of meringues on your head. Shopping chez the stretch of sun-filled months ahead is Audrey and Daphné is a treat; a cup of tea filled with an abundance of cap-donning and a chat about what you want, a style occasions, something that will keep Audrey consultation and trying-on session, all at a and Daphné busily preoccupied at their leisurely pace in the comfort of one of the sewing machines. The summer is, after all, pair’s Fulham homes. the heyday of the hat and it was into its Fittings aren’t only essential for finding balmy brightness that Poppins Millinery was the perfect dress. When it comes to hats, born in July 2012. Having met in London, they are equally as important. ‘We are Audrey and Daphné were united by their inspired by our clients,’ says Daphné. ‘The love of headwear and left their former typical customer can be quite indecisive,’ professions, as marketing brand manager Audrey adds. ‘They aren’t sure what suits and archivist respectively, to craft unique them and they might not have their outfit creations for the sorted yet. We network of fellow are, in a way, style We are style advisors. French expatriates advisors,’ she More often than not, people living in Fulham. smiles. ‘More often are confused and crave ‘When Daphné than not, people and I met in are confused and honest advice London, we both crave honest advice. decided that we wanted to do something We aren’t looking to give them a hard sell else,’ Audrey explains. ‘So we studied and pride ourselves on being upfront about millinery in Paris and at the Kensington what will suit people and complement their and Chelsea College. Daphné also honed figure and face shape.’ her craft working for Siggi Hats.’ From ‘The capeline was our best-selling style a fancy fascinator to an eternally chic, last year, but because I am so petite it sadly wide-brimmed capeline (‘It’s very Audrey makes me look like a mushroom!’ Daphné Hepburn,’ I’m told) the duo create interjects with a laugh. headwear to suit every occasion and outfit. The collection of 13 to 14 hats released each season can be adapted to specification. Poppins Millinery also offers a totally bespoke service, offering hats made from scratch to match a particular client’s idea. ‘Customers can come into the workshop, try on the variety of styles that we have here and say, “I like this hat but can I add this trim, or can I have a few more feathers?” and we make the necessary alterations,’ says Audrey as we tour the upstairs workshop, where a colourful archive of hats hang from the wall. The eye wanders too over the rainbow-coloured assortment of curious-sounding fabrics. ‘You can only find this in France,’ Audrey reveals, unravelling a tactile roll of buntal. ‘Philip Treacy uses it too and he buys it from the same shop, because that is the only place where you can find it.’ The retail experience on offer at Poppins Millinery is a far cry from going to Peter Jones, standing in front of the mirror and feeling more and more self-conscious as you perch all manner - 22 -
From left / Dove S/S 2014; Chérie S/S 2013
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hats,’ Daphné reveals, as our meeting draws to a close. While the duo work on a time machine, the Duchess of Cambridge would be a good consolation prize: ‘It would be a dream for her to wear one of our creations,’ Audrey confesses. As for Ascot this year, what will the pair have to top last year’s macaron creation? ‘We’ve got a few ideas up our sleeves,’ they whisper conspiratorially. It’s not a bird, it’s not a plane, no, it’s a …’ You’ll have to wait and see. Poppins Millinery panamas will be available to purchase at the Harbour Club in May (date to be confirmed) and at a private sale on 12 June (9am-9pm) and 13 June (9am-3pm). Contact Audrey and Daphné for details of the address To book you own consultation and to view the latest collection, visit poppins-millinery.com
From left / Coral S/S 2013; Audrey S/S 2013
It can take up to 12 hours to craft the perfect hat, but if your summer doesn’t have a wedding or formal celebration in sight, then the duo’s latest foray will be welcome news. Feathers and fascinators might be beautiful, but they are rather less practical for barbecues and days at the seaside – cue the classic panama. Audrey and Daphné are hoping to turn the heads of Fulham residents with their bespoke update of the quintessential summer hat. ‘It’s a classic, accessible style,’ says Daphné. ‘Men and women can visit us at the workshop and choose the colour of the ribbon they want around the brim.’ For those who don’t have hours to dedicate to the task of selecting the perfect sun hat, two upcoming private sales – one at a local home and the other at the Harbour Club in Chelsea – will enable shoppers to pick up their own bespoke panama while they wait. ‘Gym goers at the Harbour Club can wander past our stand, choose their ribbon colour, hit the pool and come back to pick it up after their workout,’ Audrey tells me. ‘If it was possible, I would love to see Audrey Hepburn in one of our
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Bright
Eyes
Short-sighted Fulham Residents’ Journal enlists expert advice from local opticians Specsavers to help with the hunt for the perfect pair of glasses
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s anyone sadly not blessed with 20/20 vision will tell you, there’s more to finding a good optician than meets the eye. Specsavers Fulham has been a proud member of the local community for 10 years. With its team of friendly, professional and experienced staff, the branch delivers excellent customer care, from the initial eye examination right through to its aftercare services. They say honesty is the best policy, and this is most certainly the case when it comes to choosing a pair of frames. Whether you’re looking for new glasses or contact lenses, the team of specialists prides itself on walking customers through every step of the process so that they leave happy and confident with their final selections. Thankfully, with a broad selection of affordable styles from leading fashion brands such as Osiris, Replay and Karen Millen, selecting a new pair of glasses doesn’t have to be a struggle. The trick is to understand how you can use them to accentuate your best features and play down your least favourite, something which the team have a knack at. As store director Bryan Chakowa advises, ‘A pair of glasses is not only a fashion statement but an extension of an individual’s personality, that’s why it is important to consider the following points: Find the right fit: Specs come in many
shapes and sizes, which can change the way they look on your face. If your frames are higher than the line of your eyebrows then they probably don’t fit properly. Also make sure the lower edge doesn’t sit on your cheeks, even when you smile. Know your face shape: The theory is that you should choose frames that are the opposite to the shape of your face. If you have a round face you’ll suit an angular frame and if you have a rectangular face you’ll suit a wide frame. Match your skin tone and eyes: Colour is critical and, just like clothes or jewellery, your specs should complement your skin tone or eye colour. Gold, tortoiseshell and bright colours can look fantastic against darker skin tones. Silver and black frames can make a big statement with lighter skin tones. Soft browns, burgundy and pink frames match paler skin tones, while blues, greens and purples can highlight blue eyes. Personality: Once you’ve mastered the basics of styling, you can start using glasses to express your mood. There are days when you want something that shouts confidence, so we’d recommend bold statement specs that ooze attitude. Don’t be afraid to experiment but remember that some frames will always suit your face, features and colouring better than others. Use the rules to your advantage but be ready to break them when the time is right. To book an eye examination at Specsavers Fulham, visit the store at 387 North End Road Fulham, SW6 1NP, call 020 7471 0390 or visit specsavers.co.uk/stores/Fulham
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Local masterpiece
Sunset by Anne Thompson East
One local artists’ organisation has been putting brush to canvas for more than five decades. Lauren Romano meets the Society of Fulham Artists and Potters’ archivist Kate Pestkowska and secretary Rowena Vaughan to talk about the group’s history and hopes for the future ahead of its exhibition at Fulham Library next month
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he 1951 Festival of Britain called for a celebration. In Fulham this meant a string of street parties and an exhibition of work by local artists at Fulham Library. Encouraged by the local art show’s success, the following year the deputy mayor and head of the borough’s libraries, Cllr Wallace, encouraged the formation of an amateur artists’ society, offering it a free exhibition space. And so the Society of Fulham Artists,
president Martin Chaffer decided to do some digging into the archives and it wasn’t long before he discovered that painters and politicians were once unlikely bedfellows. But what do Harold Wilson’s Foreign Secretary and the Society of Fulham Artists and Potters have in common? A mutual love of watercolours, it turns out. In the society’s early days, the Bishop of London, Dr J.W.C Wand, was named as the vice president, and together with the
Banish all thoughts of a bunch of pros wielding paintbrushes and pottery wheels with the dexterity of the old masters, there is no elitism to be found in this society as it was then known, (the potters added to the line-up and the moniker later in 2003) was born. Its intentions – to encourage the practice and exhibition of the work of local artists and to engage and introduce local people to the creative endeavours unfolding on their doorstep – remain unchanged to this day. With a slew of birthdays under its belt, when the society (abbreviated to SOFAP) turned a ripe old 6-0 in 2012, honorary
Mayor of Fulham and MP for Fulham West, Dr Edith Summerskill, he helped carve out its direction. At its helm, president and amateur painter Michael Stewart, initially MP for Fulham East and later Foreign Secretary in the Labour government of Harold Wilson, brought a touch of prestige to the society and its annual exhibitions. Long-standing former secretary Peter Gardner recalls that after Stewart’s appointment as Foreign Secretary, the - 27 -
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private views were swamped with security officers. ‘Though he was obviously very busy, Michael always showed a painting – usually a watercolour of the Scilly Isles where he holidayed with Harold Wilson,’ he reminisces. So far, so glamorous. But despite all its high-flying connections, SOFAP was – and always has been – an inclusive group. Banish all thoughts of a bunch of pros wielding paintbrushes and pottery wheels with the dexterity of the old masters, there is no elitism to be found in this society, as archivist Kate Pestkowska assures me. Amateurs and professionals alike come together to attend or lead lectures, demonstrations, drawing workshops and plein air painting classes. In the bi-annual exhibition of the members’ work, which takes place in both the spring and the autumn at Fulham Library, their work rubs frames. As Michael Stewart once said when addressing the crowd at an exhibition opening, ‘If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly.’ Poking light-hearted fun at his own failings as the next Picasso, he epitomised the spirit of SOFAP. So vital was this central ethos that the proposal to mark work shown at exhibition with either A or P in the catalogue to distinguish between amateurs and professionals was thrown out at the society’s first AGM. Since then, the society has tasked itself with the responsibility of creating a local community united by its common love of art. ‘We wanted to encourage dormant talent and help those suffering from things like depression and bereavement or recovering from serious illnesses,’ former chairman Liz MacDonnell reflects. To those who can’t make it to the plethora of workshops held at the Ranelagh Sailing Club (which are led by respected artists such as water colourist Hazel Soan) the quarterly newsletter keeps them in the loop. ‘Membership is open to anyone over the age of 18 who lives or works in the borough,’ Kate tells me. SOFAP has had its ups and downs over the years. Its heyday stretched from the late 1950s when a second annual exhibition was proposed for May to complement the already established November show, to the spring of 1962, when 2,000 visitors drifted through the doors of Fulham Library. However, in 2002, the society’s 50th anniversary drifted silently by and it hit near
Landscape with Figures by Susan Frey
extinction in 2004 when only two pictures and three pots were sold at exhibition. Today’s revitalised incarnation boasts 200 members. The turnaround at the eleventh hour arrived in the form of an injection of vital funds from local businessman Michael
What do Harold Wilson’s Foreign Secretary and the Society of Fulham Artists and Potters have in common? A mutual love of watercolours, it turns out Burchell. His generous donations and offer to print flyers and pay for a banner got the lifeblood pumping back in SOFAP’s veins. Reinvigorated by the financial backing, the determined committee made a pact to put together a programme of events that would encourage members to be actively involved with the society between exhibitions. In 2006, a former Middlesex University professor of fine art, Tom Robb, also handily the commodore of
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Chelsea Harbour by Martin Burrough
the Ranelagh Sailing Club, arranged for the society to hire out a club room for workshops. And it hasn’t looked back since, with a programme of rollyour-sleeves-up-and-get-stuck-in events happening every month. Submissions to the society’s two annual exhibitions are also on the up. Today, the organisation of the forthcoming spring
show, which runs from 13-18 May, falls to the patient efforts of Rowena Vaughan. Members can submit three framed and three unframed pieces, which are then carefully catalogued and displayed. What once took library porter Roberto a week and several hundred miles of string now goes up in a matter of days. Over the exhibition’s six-day stint, visitors can come to admire and buy all manner of art created locally – from paintings and ceramics to postcards and greetings cards. Visitors can meet members of the society who invigilate the event, and perhaps even be encouraged to join themselves. Meanwhile, local institutions and businesses, from doctors’ surgeries to restaurants keen to support the society, can elect to display an everchanging array of artwork by SOFAP artists all year around. As the popularity of exhibiting increases, SOFAP is looking for a more commodious local venue to stage its future exhibitions. This is difficult, not least because the society is a not-for-profit organisation that only charges members £25 per year for membership fees. The council’s decision to withdraw funding for the exhibitions in 2009, means that hiring out the library’s exhibition hall has gone from costing nothing to a considerable sum. ‘If anyone knows of any place locally we can stage future exhibitions, do get in touch,’ Rowena appeals. As its history has proved, however, SOFAP will no doubt pull through this current dilemma and go on to bigger and better things. After all, in the words of Martin Chaffer at the Diamond Jubilee celebration, the Society of Fulham Artists and Potters is ‘a society that has risen phoenix-like from the brink of annihilation and will, I hope, celebrate its centenary in 2052.’ Here’s to the next 38 years. 33 Rivermead Court Ranelagh Gardens SW6 3RU (sofap.co.uk) - 29 -
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food & drink Exploring SW6 through our tastebuds
Spice of SW6 Dalcha is not just any old Indian restaurant; it is a traditional Hyderabadi Indian restaurant. Lauren Romano puts it to the taste test
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e are a nation of curry lovers but is your local takeaway joint, with its onion bhajis and chicken korma, really on a par with the traditional fare served up by street vendors at the Taj Mahal? Probably not. Authenticity isn’t always the name of the game at your average Spice of New Delhi or Bay of Bengal. Taking my place at a candlelit table at Dalcha, I come to the realisation that my Indian culinary experience up until now might have been somewhat second-rate around the time that the papadums and trio of homemade chutneys arrive. ‘There are 32 ingredients in the mango chutney,’ our attentive waiter
informs us, as we snap the brittle orbs and dive in. The flavours are unmistakeably fresh and dance on the taste-buds, performing a routine that shimmies between a fruity mango salsa to the sharp can-can of the tamarind chutney. Light, delicate and beautifully balanced aren’t words I’d usually associate with Indian food, but everything I sample at Dalcha defies the weightier, punchier, occasionally greasy curries I’ve had in the past. Specialising in the cuisine of the Hyderabad region of southern India, everything is slow-cooked the traditional way to maximise flavour. ‘We take our time over the dishes, we don’t rush them,’ the softly- 30 -
spoken staff assure us. Their calming and unobtrusive presence throughout the evening echoes the ambiance. Dalcha is intimate, pleasantly subdued and even a bit romantic. As we unwind, a plate of Hyderabadi garlay arrives. The fluffy pillows of potato covered in gram flour are as light as a feather. A beautifully presented dish of seared scallops with delicately spiced crusts is similarly simple in concept and complex in execution. The buttersoft discs sit neatly on a bed of tangy, green paste that offers a welcome short shock of heat to complement and elevate the shellfish. This subtlety continues in the curries. A tender Karachi chicken Hyderabadi and a jeera chicken accompanied by Kashmiri pulao rice – a mix of nuts and vegetables, topped off with an unexpected glacé cherry – are both aromatic, flavoursome once again and not too heavy. On the insistence of the kitchen, we also try a Dalcha speciality, a sizeable venison steak with an Indian-inspired mash and curried sauce. It’s an interesting take on a typically British dish, but it works and demonstrates great attention to detail. Even the wine we opt for, a fruity Spanish Finca Valero Tempranillo Garnacha (the house red), has been thoughtfully chosen to carefully complement the food. Creamy mango and pistachio kulfi complete an exceptional meal. Dalcha’s candlelit interior might look out over Fulham Road, but if you block out the view as you tuck in, you might well be in southern India. Takeaway and delivery within a two mile radius is also available. 636 Fulham Road SW6 5RT, 020 7731 6066 (dalcha.co.uk)
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HARD EIGHTS
Fulham Residents’ Journal investigates one of rowing’s greatest races
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DID YOU KNOW? Popular actor and comedian Hugh Laurie rowed for Cambridge in the 1980 Boat Race, following in the footsteps of his father Ran who stoked for the university from 1934-36 and who won an Olympic Gold Medal at the London Games of 1948.
he OxfordCambridge Boat Race is one of the most popular events ever to take place on the River Thames. Held annually on the last weekend in March or first weekend in April, this is the most iconic race in the rowing calendar, with viewing figures for the live televised race hovering in the millions with hundreds of thousands of spectators appearing on the banks of the Thames each year. Founded in 1829, the first boat race came about when two school friends studying at the
two universities decided to set up a challenge, declaring that, ‘the University of Cambridge hereby challenge the University of Oxford to row a match at or near London, each in an eight-oared boat during the ensuing Easter vacation.’ Since then, each university has put forward a boat of eight rowers and a cox, who battle it out for first place over the four-mile, S-shaped course, which runs from Putney upstream to Mortlake. To this day, the racing lines are decided by tossing an 1829 sovereign, in
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THE INSIDE SCOOP The Journal quizzes Karl Hudspith, 26 – the Oxford no. 3 to get the inside scoop on what it’s actually like on the waves How did you get involved in rowing? I started rowing at school, as it was one of the games options available in the third year. I had never enjoyed playing football and was too skinny to play rugby – I was generally very unathletic, as I had grown a lot very early. Rowing is the first sport that I ever managed to succeed at. Why do you think the Boat Race is such a special event? The Boat Race is special because it is a duel: one-on-one, side-by-side racing on a tidal river. The course makes the race unpredictable and makes tactics and strategy much more important than in a 2km race on a straight-lane buoyed course. What’s challenging about rowing on this part of the Thames? The Tideway is a very wide stretch of river, but the deep water channel where the flood tide is strongest and the racing line the quickest, is very narrow. The competition for this line makes the race more challenging.
Three memorable moments 2012 Exactly 100 years after both boats sank in the infamous 1912 race, viewers and competitors were in for a shock in 2012 when Australian protestor Trenton Oldfield interrupted the race by deliberately swimming between the boats. Spotted by umpire Sir Matthew Pinsent, who was forced to call an immediate halt to the race, Oldfield was evicted from the river and the race was re-started from the eastern end of Chiswick Eyot. Further disaster followed, with the boats clashing soon after the re-start, leading to a Cambridge victory and health concerns for exhausted members of both teams.
1877 Image / L-R Con stantine Louloudis (London 2012 Oly & Karl Hudspith mp
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memory of that first event. As things stand, Cambridge is in the lead having won 81 races, with Oxford trailing behind slightly on 77 – a remarkably close set of statistics given the race’s 185-year history. As we went to print, this year’s title could go either way; Oxford’s more experienced crew has no fewer than three Olympic medallists – but Cambridge’s crew outweigh and outreach the dark blues at six pounds heavier and two inches taller per man. Only one thing’s for sure: it’s bound to be an exhilarating contest. The 2014 BNY Mellon Boat Race takes place at 6pm on Sunday 6 April. For more information visit theboatrace.org
For the first time in Boat Race history, the 1877 event was declared a ‘dead heat’. Official John Phelps was asked to adjudicate and replied that the noses of the boats passed the post strictly level. This verdict enraged Oxford, which, despite being partially disabled, had managed to hold on to its lead – and legend at the university tells that Phelps was actually ‘asleep under a bush’ when the two crews passed the finish line.
1984 This was the year the race had to be re-scheduled for the following day, after the Cambridge boat collided with a barge and sank before the race even began. Words / Jennifer Mason
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sport & fitness Sports news to get the blood pumping
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A little bit of and
Three of the best … yoga classes for parents and kids
Paola’s BodyBarre, Fulham’s newest fitness studio, has made quite an impression. Ozel Rowland investigates by taking the BodyBarre Signature class
Power Yoga Postnatal classes
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xercise fatigue is a common conundrum: you’ve perspired your way through Hot Bikram Yoga and got the sweat patches to prove it; tested your stamina in spin class and collected the medal for that 10k; now, what to try next? Thankfully for Fulhamites, a new fitness craze is taking hold on Rosaline Road at Paola’s BodyBarre. The recently-launched studio specialises in a new concept workout devised by its founder Paola Di Lanzo that claims to be a far cry from your average Pilates routine. By combining the signature Pilates poses with ballet barre conditioning, the workout promises to give you abs of steel. I had to try it for myself. The studio is small and intimate, a perfect spot for a private group session. Paola has been in the business of fitness for more than 25 years and specialises in pre and post-natal Pilates. Before we get started, I quiz Paola on what inspired her to create the BodyBarre method. ‘I loved ballet as a child and I wanted to create a
workout that was fun and high in energy, without the strenuous effects of high-impact exercise or cardio. I wanted something more subtle on the joints,’ she tells me. In a few moments I find myself tentatively stepping into a first position plié squat, which seems an effortless task until we are told to pulse and hold. ‘It’s not meant to be easy, ladies!’ Paola trills, as my temperature begins to rise rapidly. As the burn kicks in, Paola moves us swiftly on to the fun bit: a barre workout that involves elements of ballet positioning with squats and arm sequences as I try (and fail) to channel my inner Darcey Bussell. It might take a while for those abs of steel to materialise, but thankfully Paola was there to guide and motivate me through all the difficult poses. I certainly felt the burn, but I am assured this is definitely a good thing. Classes from £27 for a single session or packages from £125, 70 Rosaline Road SW6 7QT (paolasbodybarre.com) - 34 -
Power Yoga Postnatal classes are designed for you and your little one who can rest next to you while you work on rebuilding your abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. The Power Yoga Company, 11-12 Lettice Street, SW6 4EH, 07951 320141 (thepoweryogaco.com)
Mummy Pilates Mummy Pilates at Slice Fitness Studios is an all-inclusive Pilates class, concentrating on improving strength, stamina, flexibility and posture. 11 Heathman’s Road, SW6 4TJ 020 7186 6007 (slicestudios.co.uk)
YogaBugs YogaBugs offers a range of fun yoga classes for children from walking age to 12 years at St Matthew’s Church. Wandsworth Bridge Road, SW6 2TZ 0845 899 7164 (yogabugs.com)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Structural changes in the area
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Classic update
In a quiet and leafy corner of Hammersmith, 1930s architectural gem Ashlar Court has undergone a transformation. The Residents’ Journal investigates
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he one-time residence of from the crowd, a checklist of original nurses who worked at the architectural features have been neighbouring Royal Masonic preserved, from decorative bronze Hospital, the Grade II-listed lighting, sweeping balustrade stone Ashlar Court has been returned to staircases and bronze fireplaces. its former glory and refurbished to Every effort has been made to exacting standards by award-winning create well-conceived and light-filled housebuilder Linden Homes. interiors. The spacious apartments are Originally designed by influential flooded with light from tall windows. architecture firm Burnet, Tait and Lorne, whose architectural Convenient transport vision paved the way for the 20th century’s modern building links make Ashlar Court an styles, its present incarnation accessible pied-à-terre combines the best of old and new. A marriage of classic Art Deco design and contemporary Some properties even boast French interiors, the property straddles windows that open out onto balconies, the two distinctive design epochs to terraces and private rooftop gardens. produce a striking end result. Offering From above, residents can peer a selection of one, two and threedown onto immaculately-landscaped bedroom apartments, which stand out private gardens, complete with an - 35 -
eye-catching fountain centrepiece. Inside, the finish is flawless. Sleek kitchens, neutral decor and en-suite shower rooms bring the apartments up to the 21st century. A concierge oversees the development, ensuring extra security and peace of mind, and secure underground parking is also available for many of the properties. Convenient transport links make Ashlar Court an accessible pied-à-terre for those living between the capital and elsewhere. The weekly commute is made easy with central London a short tube journey away on the District Line from nearby Stamford Brook station, while the main arterial routes of the A4, A40 and M4 are all accessible. Heathrow is also only 35 minutes away. Linden Homes South East sales and marketing director Emily Nesbitt comments: ‘There is a real variety of apartments to choose from at Ashlar Court but what they all have in common is the same level of luxury, classic character and exclusivity.’ The transformation may have been a long time coming at the former nurses’ residence, but those looking to snap up a slice of tranquillity, luxury and history should act fast. Ashlar Court is just what the doctor ordered. Prices range from £750,000 for a twobedroom apartment to £1.2 million for a three-bedroom duplex apartment. For more information, 0844 644 1582 (lindenhomes.co.uk). The sales office and show home are open daily from 11am-6pm
FULHAM Residents’ Journal
the directory Whether whim or wish, all of the essentials are taken care of in our round up for harmonious living
ESTATE AGENTS John D Wood & Co 287 New King’s Road 020 7731 4223
Savills 191 New King’s Road 020 7731 9400
Knight Frank 203 New King’s Road 020 7751 2400
Cannons Estate Agents 189 Fulham Palace Road 020 7381 2184
Marsh & Parsons 105 Moore Park Road 020 7736 9822
Strutt & Parker 701 Fulham Road 020 7731 7100
Marsh & Parsons 333 Fulham Palace Road 020 7993 9888
Winkworths Fulham and Parsons Green 40 New King’s Road 020 7731 3388 fulham@winkworths.co.uk Haus Properties 99 Wandsworth Bridge Road 020 7751 0400
PROPERTY SEARCH AGENT Penn Holmes London Ltd ‘SW6 ladies Katie and Francesca specialise in buying properties for their clients here in Fulham.’
Belvoir! 632 Fulham Road 020 7736 2786
Chesterton Humberts ‘Three offices – one great postcode’ 78 New Kings Road 020 7731 4448
55 Langthorne Street 07884 180480 07989 746499
Essam Guenedy 267 New King’s Road 020 7371 8010
Marc Wallace 261 New King’s Road 020 7736 6795
Katie & Jo 253 New King’s Road 020 7736 5304
Zaeem Jamal ‘Luxury, hand-embroidered evening gowns decorated with radiant gem stones.’
Iceblu 24a New King’s Road 020 7371 9292
Claudia Sebire 136 Fulham Road 020 7835 1327
Mania Mia 307 New King’s Road 020 3441 1003
FASHION
spa
HEALTH & BEAUTY BEAUTY
Space NK 205 New Kings Road 020 7736 6728
hair salon
pharmacy
boutique
guest house
Gina Conway 612 Fulham Road 020 7731 7633
309 King’s Road 020 7100 2072
Palace Pharmacy 331 Fulham Palace Road 020 7736 3034
Mermaid Maternity Retreat 234a Kings Road 020 7199 3220 (mermaid.co.uk)
hotels b&b
Fulham Thames Walk B&B 91 Langthorne Street 020 7381 0198
La Reserve Hotel 422-428 Fulham Road 020 7385 8561
Fulham Guest House 55 Wandsworth Bridge Road 020 7731 1662 - 36 -
luxury
Millennium & Copthorne Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road 020 7565 1400
HOME INTERIOR DESIGN Alice Leigh Design 12 Parkville Road 07801 823953 (aliceleigh.co.uk)
Caroline Fooks Design
WOOD FLOORING Bembé UK Ltd ‘German craft since 1780.’
Unit 13 Sulivan Enterprise Centre Sulivan Road 020 7386 5772 (carolinefooksdesign.com)
315-317 New King’s Road 020 7371 9090
schools & nurseries Chelsea Independent College 517-523 Fulham Road 020 7610 1114
Godolphin and Latymer School Iffley Road 020 8741 1936
Latymer Upper School 237 King Street 0845 638 5800
Eridge House Preparatory School 1 Fulham Park Road 020 7371 9009
Hurlingham and Chelsea School Peterborough Road 020 7731 2581
L’Ecole des Petits 2 Hazlebury Road 020 7371 8350
Fulham Cross Girls’ School Munster Road 020 7381 0861
Kensington Prep School 596 Fulham Road 020 7731 9300
Millie’s House Nursery & Pre-School 163 New King’s Road 020 7731 0440
Fulham Prep School 200 Greyhound Road 020 7371 9911
Lady Margaret School Parsons Green 020 7736 7138
Parayhouse School New King’s Road 020 7751 0914
essentials childcare
Fulham Nannies 69 Stephendale Road 020 7736 8289
cleaner
Vanston Dry Cleaning/ Laundry 1 Vanston Place 020 7381 3609
post office Fulham Road Post Office 815 Fulham Road 0845 722 3344
plumber
The London Oratory School Seagrave Road 020 7385 0102 The Moat School Bishop’s Avenue 020 7610 9018 Thomas’s Fulham Hugon Road 020 7751 8200
luxury services EVENTS
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)
Sinclair House School 159 Munster Road 020 7736 9182
Addoastra ‘A boutique event management company based in London but operating throughout the country’ 20 Reporton Road 020 3689 4585 (addoastra.com)
florist
Town and County Flowers 131 Wandsworth Bridge 020 7736 4683 - 37 -
printing
Paramount Press Ltd 129 Munster Road 020 7731 0900
stationer
Perry’s 777 Fulham Road 020 7736 7225
travel
The Ultimate Travel Co. 25-27 Vanston Place 020 7386 4646
FULHAM Residents’ Journal
property watch Experts share their invaluable knowledge and shine a light on local property news
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Education
Excellent schools are a big draw for French families looking to settle in Fulham, as French estate agent Breteuil explains
them choices that other schools simply can not. However, it’s not only Fulham’s schools that appeal to the French. Many Parisian professionals, disliking the current political situation in France, are making the move to Fulham, which with its wealth of ulham is beautiful in the with its excellent reputation, it’s not boutique shops, European cafes, delis spring. Its charming, riversurprising French parents are flocking and restaurants doesn’t feel dissimilar side village feel and tree-lined to the Fulham area to enroll their to Paris. The fantastic choice of highstreets appeal quality property in the to young families and local area, greatly appeals The fantastic choice of high-quality professionals of every to so many of our French nationality, but the clients and at Breteuil we property in the local area, greatly appeals to French in particular are can help with every aspect so many of our French clients increasingly choosing of a move, whether it be to make Fulham and from across the Channel neighbouring Chelsea their home. children as students. or closer to home, we’re here to help. No doubt the abundance of Not dissimilarly, and also following excellent schools has had a significant the French educational system, the 280 Fulham Road, SW10 9EW impact on this, with the highly Lycée is another popular choice 020 7351 6308 (breteuil.co.uk) regarded Marie d’Orliac in Parsons for French residents in Fulham. Green and the Lycée Français in The international student body is nearby South Kensington drawing reflected in the breadth of GCSE and families from across the Channel. A-Level language choices students Marie d’Orliac provides students can make, such as Russian and Arabic with lessons in both French and – something that is not offered at English, making it the ideal choice for the majority of London’s secondary French parents wanting to raise their schools. Pupils can choose to pursue children bilingually. Lessons work English or French educational around a common curriculum, and qualifications at the age of 14, giving
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Sold: Ashington Road, 1,675 sq. ft. Guide price: £1,850, 000 (freehold)
Sold: (and below) Studdridge Street 2,480 sq.ft. Guide price: £2,825,000 (freehold)
In short
Supply
Anne Soutry head of sales at Knight Frank Fulham, discusses the current shortage of property stock in Fulham
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inding a forever home in Fulham can be a difficult task, not least because there simply aren’t enough homes to meet demand. ‘Traditionally, we have found that the beginning of the year marks our busiest period for people looking to buy family homes,’ Anne Soutry head of sales comments. ‘A family home, as the name suggests, usually involves children, so parents are looking to move in and get settled before the start of the new academic term. There is also an urge to get on with things; people come back from Christmas with the resolution that this is the year they are going to move house,’ she adds. Unfortunately, this year in particular, there was virtually no stock to carry over into January. You can blame the weather – and certainly the deluge of rain that pelted its way into 2014 wasn’t exactly ideal for house hunting – but Anne also believes that people thinking of selling don’t always realise that the first few months of the year are in fact a good time to sell. ‘They tend to think along more traditional lines and believe that it would be better to wait until Easter when the weather is warmer, but for family homes this can often be too late due to the school time frames,’ Anne advises. Knight Frank finds that the highest
demand is for family homes under £2 million, which are getting harder and harder to come by. Another problem is that people looking to upsize within Fulham are finding it too expensive to move up to the next rung of the ladder. Moving from a 1,600 sq. ft. property to a 2,000 sq. ft. property can cost anything from an extra £500,000 to £1 million. ‘This is why a lot of people are digging basements because although they are costly and inconvenient, it is still a cheaper alternative to buying a bigger house in the borough,’ Anne says. Having broken through the £1,000 per sq. ft. mark in most areas of Fulham, prices look set to continue to rise. ‘The only reason a property stays on the market for a long time is because it’s the wrong price,’ Anne concludes. ‘People aren’t going to pay over the market rate but properties that have the potential for considerable extension will sell at over £1,200 per sq. ft.’ With rising prices and decreasing stock, where does this leave people desperately looking to buy in Fulham? ‘You have to be 100 per cent chain free or you don’t have a chance,’ Anne advises. ‘Your finances also need to be tightly in place.’ Whether there is a light at the end of the tunnel in terms of the property shortage remains to be - 39 -
seen. ‘It is difficult to predict what the trigger will be,’ Anne concedes. ‘A financial crisis can force people to sell but we had the biggest banking crisis in 2008 and I didn’t encounter any forced sales. When people have so much equity in their properties they tend to hang on and stay put. If the mansion tax comes in, that might create some movement though.’ In the meantime, for people who can’t bide their time, the only alternative is often to move out. ‘The younger generation of families are starting to look further out,’ Anne concludes. ‘I’m not talking about the traditional sense of moving to the country – people are looking to move to the suburbs and the Home Counties so they are still within easy reach of London.’ A steady exodus can only be a good thing for those house hunters who remain. 203 New Kings Road, SW6 4SR 020 7751 2400 (knightfrank.co.uk)
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Favart Road, Fulham SW6 Family home in Parsons Green
A sensational five bedroom family house that has been rebuilt and refurbished to the highest standard in a quiet location overlooking Eel Brook Common. Master bedroom suite, 4 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, shower room, drawing room, kitchen/dining room with sitting area, media room, wine cellar, utility room, pantry, 2 guest WC’s, roof terrace, garden. EPC rating C. Approximately 232.3 sq m (2,500 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: £3,350,000 (FLH140038)
KnightFrank.co.uk/fulham KnightFrank.co.uk/fulham fulham@knightfrank.com fulham@knightfrank.com 020 0203641 36416175 6175
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Burlington Lodge Studios, Fulham SW6 Unique two bedroom house
A really unusual and unique two bedroom studio style house which is set in a private gated courtyard with off street parking. Master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom, 2nd bedroom with en suite bathroom, reception room with open plan kitchen, off street parking. EPC rating F. Approximately 121 sq m (1,302 sq ft) Share of Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ1,395,000 (FLH140065)
KnightFrank.co.uk/fulham fulham@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6175
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Routh Road, Wandsworth SW18 Overlooking the Common
A spectacular detached double fronted family house backing directly onto Wandsworth Common with a large south facing garden and off street parking for 2 cars. 5 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (3 en suite), reception room, study, playroom, kitchen/dining/family room, utility room, kitchenette, downstairs cloakroom/boot room, large cellar, south facing garden, off street parking. EPC rating F. Approximately 389 sq m (4,188 sq ft) Freehold Asking price ÂŁ5,750,000 (WND120064)
KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 7768 0993
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Warriner Warriner Gardens, Gardens, Battersea Battersea Park Park SW11 SW11 Three Threebedroom bedroomhouse housefor forsale salein inBattersea BatterseaPark Park
AAstylish stylishthree threebedroom bedroomhouse houselocated locatedon onone oneof ofNorth NorthBattersea’s Battersea’sfinest fineststreets, streets,Warriner Warriner Gardens. Gardens.The Theproperty propertyisisfinished finishedto toaahigh highstandard standardwith withattention attentionto todetail detailthroughout, throughout,and and offers offersmultiple multiplefamily familyliving livingspaces. spaces.33bedrooms, bedrooms,22reception receptionrooms, rooms,33bathrooms, bathrooms,kitchen kitchenand and dinng dinngroom, room,22additional additionalWC’s, WC’s,utility utilityroom, room,garden. garden.EPC EPCrating ratingFFinin2009 2009(new (newEPC EPCcurrently currentlyon on order.) order.)Approximately Approximately201 201sq sqm m(2,163 (2,163sq sqft) ft) Freehold Freehold Guide Guideprice: price:£2,200,000 £2,200,000 (RVR130274) (RVR130274)
KnightFrank.co.uk/battersea KnightFrank.co.uk/battersea battersea@knightfrank.com battersea@knightfrank.com 020 0203597 35977670 7670
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Waldemar Avenue, Fulham SW6 A well-presented four bedroom house
This spacious house comprises of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room with dining space, a fully fitted kitchen and patio garden. EPC rating E. Approximately 159.70 sq m (1,719 sq ft) Available Furnished/Unfurnished Guide price: ÂŁ1,350 per week (FLQ187727)
All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of ÂŁ276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges
KnightFrank.co.uk/fulham KnightFrank.co.uk/fulham fulhamlettings@knightfrank.com fulhamlettings@knightfrank.com 020 0203463 34632621 2621
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Chipstead Street, Fulham SW6
A stylish and beautifully presented family house This sensational family house situated on the Peterborough Estate has been meticulously finished throughout. The house has been beautifully interior designed with bespoke joinery throughout. Comprising of 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, family/media room, roof terrace, garden. EPC rating D. Approximately 389 sq m (4,187 sq ft) Available Furnished/Unfurnished Guide price: ÂŁ3,150 per week (FLQ191642)
All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of ÂŁ276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges
KnightFrank.co.uk/fulham fulhamlettings@knightfrank.com 020 3463 2621
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1 A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED HOME ON THE PETERBOROUGH ESTATE studdridge street, sw6 Reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø play/family room ø master suite ø 3 further bedrooms ø 2 further bathrooms ø 2 cloakrooms ø utility room ø storage ø garden ø 228 sq m (2,454 sq ft) ø EPC=D Guide £2.85 million Freehold
Savills Fulham Justin Theobald jtheobald@savills.com
020 7731 9420
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1 SUPERB INTERIOR DESIGNED HOME NEAR BISHOPS PARK cloncurry street, sw6 Reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø family/media room ø master suite with dressing room ø 5 further bedrooms ø 3 further bathrooms ø 2 cloakrooms ø utility room ø garden studio ø south facing garden ø 376 sq m (4,047 sq ft) ø EPC=B Guide £3.85 million Freehold
Savills Fulham Emma Stead estead@savills.com
020 7731 9420
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1 FANTASTIC FAMILY HOUSE WITH EXCELLENT BASEMENT CONVERSION st maur road, sw6 3 reception rooms ø kitchen/dining room ø 5 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms ø cloakroom ø utility room ø garden ø roof terrace ø 273 sq m (2,939 sq ft) ø EPC=D
Savills Fulham Emma Stead estead@savills.com
020 7731 9420 Guide £3.1 million Freehold
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1 SPECTACULAR ACHITECT DESIGNED LONG BACK LION HOUSE chipstead street, sw6 Reception room ø kitchen/breakfast/dining room ø master bedroom suite ø 5 further bedrooms ø 3 further bathrooms ø cloakroom ø study ø office ø utility room ø 29ft garden ø garage by separate negotiation ø 348 sq m (3,750 sq ft) ø EPC=C Price on application Freehold
Savills Fulham Emma Stead estead@savills.com
020 7731 9420
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MODERN FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT IN RECENTLY DEVELOPED BLOCK union lofts, sw6 2 bedrooms ø open plan reception room and kitchen ø 2 bathrooms (1 en suite) ø underfloor heating ø Juliet balcony ø communal elevator ø 67 sq m (726 sq ft) ø Council Tax=E ø EPC=D
Savills Fulham - Bishops Park Kate Rotheram krotheram@savills.com
020 7578 9051
Furnished £495 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* *£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.
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NEWLY REFURBISHED FAMILY HOUSE bovingdon road, sw6 5 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms ø 2 reception room with wood floors ø eat-in kitchen ø patio garden ø basement ø 255 sq m (2,739 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=D
Savills Fulham Lucy Hutchinson lhutchinson@savills.com
020 7731 2692 Unfurnished £2,400 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* *£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.
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Chancellors Road SW6 ÂŁ1,699,950 This elegant property is beautifully presented throughout with the accommodation arranged over four floors. The house comprises a large reception room, bright fully integrated kitchen, five good sized double bedrooms (master with en suite bathroom), family bathroom and a cloakroom. In addition the house benefits from a large patio garden and off street parking. Freehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.
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Cheryls Close SW6 ÂŁ1,275,000 This superb house is beautifully presented throughout providing generous accommodation over three floors. The well balanced living space incudes a stunning ground floor kitchen/dining room leading out to a private decked garden, a bright first floor reception room with balcony, three good sized double bedrooms, a shower room and a family bathroom. In addition the house benefits from a ground floor cloakroom, under floor heating and excellent storage throughout. Freehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.
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Inglethorpe Street SW6 ÂŁ995,000 This impressive split-level property is arranged over two floors and presented in immaculate condition throughout. The first floor features a modern kitchen with a wood burning stove, bespoke kitchen units and all the top of the range appliances. The two double bedrooms offer wonderful period features along with the family bathroom. On the upper floor is a large family sized reception room leading out onto a private terrace. The property also has the benefit of a garden. Share of Freehold. EPC=C. Sole Agents.
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Waterford Road SW6 ÂŁ995 per week This beautifully renovated family house is located in the sought after Moore Park Estate. The property comprises a large double reception room with wooden floors and an arch that leads through to an extended kitchen/dining/family room with double doors leading out to a paved garden. The bedroom accommodation includes three double bedrooms and three bathrooms (one en suite). EPC=D
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Watermans Way SW6 ÂŁ695 per week This stunning and truly unique two-bedroom property is set within a popular portered development. The flat is finished to an incredibly high standard throughout and offers breath-taking views over the river from a large private terrace. The accommodation comprises a fantastic open plan kitchen reception room, which flows from the entrance all the way to the fantastic private balcony, a well equipped kitchen with a large island, two large doubles bedrooms (one en suite) and a further bathroom.
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Hazlebury Road, Fulham, SW6
£1,700,000 Road, - UnderFulham, Offer Waterford SW6
£2,250,000 - Sold A prime example of a real family home in surely one of the best situations on the highly sought after ‘Bury Triangle’. This beautiful Victorian terrace is one of only a handful in the whole area to have both a front and rear mansard at roof level. Together with a fully An outstanding freehold house situated on the exclusive Moore Park Estate, just off the New Kings Road. extended basement, it one of the largest and most impressive houses in the area. Having undergone a meticulous and immaculate refurbishment, the internal accommodation is well designed and planned accommodation is spread over four equally impressive floors.
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Colehill Lane, Munster Village, SW6 ÂŁ1,200 per week Waterford Road, Fulham, SW6
ÂŁ2,250,000 - Sold and truly exciting home. Overflowing with cool, the perfect mix of trendy East London and West London charm A genuinely special this characterful Victorian terrace has been styled and designed by the owner/landlord with the upmost care and love. Luckily coming An outstanding freehold house situated on the exclusive Moore Park Estate, just off the New Kings Road. to the market as surely the best property to rent in Fulham. Having undergone a meticulous and immaculate refurbishment, the internal accommodation is well designed and planned accommodation is spread over four equally impressive floors.
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Prices from £625,000 – Available Waterford Road, Fulham, SW6April 2014
£2,250,000 - Sold A sophisticated new development of 8 new 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Designed and built to the highest of standards, ‘The Sharrolds, SW6’ is right in the heart of Fulham, seconds from the popular wine bars, restaurants and of course the tube at An outstanding freehold house situated on the exclusive Moore Park Estate, just off the New Kings Road. Fulham Broadway. Having undergone a meticulous and immaculate refurbishment, the internal accommodation is well designed and planned accommodation is spread over four equally impressive floors.
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Waterford Road, Fulham, SW6 ÂŁ2,250,000 - Sold
An outstanding freehold house situated on the exclusive Moore Park Estate, just off the New Kings Road. Having undergone a meticulous and immaculate refurbishment, the internal accommodation is well designed and planned accommodation is spread over four equally impressive floors.
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Boutique living in the heart of w6 ASHLAR COURT Ravenscourt Gardens, London, W6 0TU
2 Bedroom apartments from £750,000
• A collection of 2 & 3 bedroom luxury apartments • Beautiful Grade II listed building • Many original features being retained • Secure underground parking • Lovingly restored communal gardens • Excellent transport links
For more information
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189 Fulham Palace Road London W6 8QX
New Release GOLDHURST HOUSE Introducing Goldhurst House, the new release of exclusive residences at London’s prestigious riverside destination, Fulham Reach. Each spacious apartment enjoys stunning river views, a panoramic private balcony and interiors by the world renowned Tara Bernerd.
Prices from ÂŁ1,999,950* Fulham Reach Riverside Show Apartments & Marketing Suite, Distillery Road, London, W6 9RU 020 7870 9500 | enquiries@fulhamreach.co.uk www.fulhamreach.co.uk Proud to be a member of the Berkeley Group of Companies
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Brookville Road
A beautifully presented four double bedroom family house located on this popular street in the area known locally as ‘The Villes’.
£1,000 per week* Unfurnished
1,479 sq ft (137.40 sq m) EPC Rating D Drawing room | Kitchen/dining room | Four double bedrooms | Two bathrooms | Cloakroom | South west facing garden
Fulham Lettings 020 7731 7100 Fulham.lettings@struttandparker.com
*The following Tenant charges may apply prior to tenancy commencement: Tenancy Agreement £210 (inc VAT) Credit References per application £54 (inc VAT). All advertised prices are excluded and other associated services.
Narborough Street, SW6
An immensely stylish three storey, four bedroom Victorian family house forming part of this popular residential street.
ÂŁ1,850,000 Freehold
1,615 sq ft (150 sq m) EPC Rating D Drawing room | Kitchen/dining room | Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom | Three further bedrooms | Further bathroom | Decked garden
Fulham 020 7730 7100 Fulham@struttandparker.com
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St Maur Road, SW6
An excellent five bedroom family house on the favoured side of this highly sought after tree-lined street in Parsons Green.
ÂŁ2,300,000 Freehold
2013 (187 sq m) EPC Rating Drawing room | Kitchen/dining room | Master bedroom with en suite bathroom | Four further bedrooms | Two further bathrooms | Cloakroom | Roof terrace | Garden
Fulham 020 7730 7100 Fulham@struttandparker.com
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Written for the residents of SW6 APRIL 2014 • Issue 20