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Dear Resident, No matter how many years have passed since you bid farewell to your school days, it’s hard to shake off that September back-to-school feeling after the long summer stretch. Accordingly, it’s back to business this month with our education-themed issue. We snoop around the borough’s archives, report on the latest education news and roundup the school essentials for your little ones’ backpacks. Read more from page six. Picnics in Bishops Park will soon be replaced with evenings spent by the fireside, but for those who aren’t ready to give up all al fresco pursuits just yet, Eelbrook – the new eatery on Eel Brook Common – will be serving up stellar cuisine on its beautiful (and heated) outdoor terrace this month. We chat to the team behind Fulham’s latest neighbourhood restaurant on page 28. For those of you who would rather batten down the hatches, Lauren Romano meets the founders of scented candle company Wick & Tallow at their office in The Old Gas Works. Turn to page 25 to read all about the waxsmiths who will keep your home smelling sweet this autumn.
Image/Fulham’s latest restaurant, Eelbrook, photo by John Osborne. Read more on page 28.
Managing Editor Francesca Lee Assistant Editor Lauren Romano Editorial Assistant Jennifer Mason Editorial Intern Tom Hagues Editor-in-Chief Lesley Ellwood
Managing Director Eren Ellwood
Publishing Director Giles Ellwood
General Manager Fiona Fenwick
Executive Director Sophie Roberts
Production Hugo Wheatley Alex Powell Oscar Viney Amy Roberts Members of the Professional Publishers Association
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local news Keep your finger on the pulse with our roundup of local news
A walk on the cultural side If you want to take a peek in the Foreign Office or explore the Chelsea Physic Garden, Maggie’s Culture Crawl, the nighttime adventure tour with a difference, returns to the capital’s streets on 19 September. Part of a 15-mile nocturnal walk in partnership with Open House London, the evening gives intrepid explorers the chance to visit many cultural and architectural attractions along the way, including Fulham Palace. The evening will raise money for Maggie’s Cancer Centres (including the local branch at Charing Cross Hospital), which offer free support to people with cancer and their families. Entry costs £40, visit maggiescentres.org/ culturecrawl to register
Rooftop flicks Summer’s sun-kissed weather might have made a rather hasty departure, but those keen to cling onto the last long evenings before hibernation season begins should head to the rooftop cinema at Broadway House. Bring a brolly and brave a September night outdoors at the Press Play screenings of Blow (14 September), The Great Gatsby (21 September) and Drive (28 September). Standard tickets cost £8 while £20 gets you a beanbag or snug for two. Doors open at 7pm for barbecue and drinks and the film starts when the sun goes down. Visit press-play.designmynight.com to book tickets -4-
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Dial-a-doctor Kate Newhouse, managing director of the CQC registered Doctor Care Anywhere introduces the pioneering virtual healthcare service What is Doctor Care Anywhere in a nutshell? Doctor Care Anywhere provides patients with access to outstanding GPs via a secure video-consultation platform wherever you are, from 8am to 10pm, seven days a week. As well as up-to-date medical advice, GPs can provide prescriptions (the medication is delivered to your door within two to four hours in London) and specialist referrals straight to your inbox.
ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Country Life Fair will bring the best of rural British pursuits to the capital this month on 27 and 28 September with 200 exhibitors (including luxury heritage brands, designers, property and land agents, artists and artisans, canine displays and a mini farm for children) and a variety of well-known speakers sharing their knowledge of cookery, gardening and bee keeping. The fair’s president, explorer Ben Fogle, will be joined by the likes of Tom Parker Bowles and Dick Strawbridge for this rural fête in the heart of Fulham.
How does the service differ from a GP practice? You can book instantly and have an appointment the same day; all patients require is access to a laptop, desktop or iPad with camera and audio facilities (an iPhone facility will be available from mid-September). Our pharmacy partner can then deliver your required medication not just the paper prescription.
£23-£125 (two children aged 12 and under admitted free per ticket), Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm. Fulham Palace, Bishop’s Avenue, SW6 6EA, 0844 453 9268 (countrylifefair.co.uk)
Who is the service most popular with? As a busy Fulham-based mum of two children under the age of five, I wanted to create a service that would appeal to both busy professionals and young families. Having access to a GP from the comfort of your home without having to wait for an appointment is invaluable to parents who want immediate advice on the wellbeing of their children.
Hounds on holiday Calling all dog owners: PetsPyjamas.com, the online animal kingdom founded by Fulham resident Denise Elphick, has launched a petition to create dedicated pet-friendly carriages on the Eurostar. According to its statistics, 90 per cent of UK dog owners took their hound away with them last year, so a channel crossing for pets would make holidaying on the continent that bit easier. The company hopes to reach 100,000 signatures by 30 September and present the petition to the House of Commons.
How much does it cost? We are lauching our membership scheme in midSeptember. Our limited launch price offer is £12 per month for one person, £22 per month for two, £30 for three, £36 for four or £40 for five. We are also offering everyone a 45 day free trial and an additional 10 per cent off the annual charge if paid upfront. For Fulham Residents’ Journal readers, we are pleased to announce a further discount on the limited offer launch price when you sign up using the voucher code FRDCA14 from mid-September. Visit doctorcareanywhere.com for the full list of subscription packages.
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A new chapter Left and below / courtesy of Hammersmith & Fulham Council
Whether you want to get your nose into a good book or investigate local history, the library is a great place to start. The Fulham Residents’ Journal investigates what is on offer at the recently opened Hammersmith Library
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here was a time when libraries across London were something of an endangered species. Teetering dangerously on the edge of an abyss, the question of their collective fate drummed up suspense like a bestselling thriller. Fortunately in our local borough, the ending was a happy one. Here, Hammersmith & Fulham Council, residents and educators alike were spurred into action by news of other centres of learning being eradicated from local communities and together they decided to look for a solution. The pledge to save the borough’s six libraries began back in 2011 when the
council collaborated with the Westminster and Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea councils to combine library services under the tri-borough agreement. The statistics made for interesting reading: joining forces is said to have resulted in £1million worth of savings, the safeguarding of 21 public libraries and a collection of one million books available to residents. Fast forward to this year and the arrangement is still going strong. Not only are our local reference rooms thriving after a busy summer of activities designed to get kids reading, but Hammersmith Library has reopened after a £2.8million
GET INVOLVED Clubs, classes and fun and games at a library near you… Craft club
Homework club
Fulham Library Tuesdays from 3.30pm-4.30pm (term time only) Suitable for children aged 3-11 years and their parents. There is a charge of 50p per child to cover the cost of art materials
Hammersmith Library Wednesdays 4.30pm-6pm, Thursdays 5pm-6.30pm (term time only)
Poetry club Hammersmith Library Tuesdays from 4.45pm-6pm -6-
Under fives story and rhyme time sessions Fulham Library Baby Bounce: Mondays 10.45am-11.15am Under fives: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10.45am-11.15am Please note: Tickets required, issued on Wednesdays for all sessions. For more information, call 020 8753 3877 Hammersmith Library Rhyme time: Tuesdays 10.30am-11am Spanish under fives: Mondays 10.30am-11am Italian under fives: Saturdays 10.30am-11am
modernisation programme. The new centre is set to become a flagship in the south-west London fleet. A light and airy lease of life has been breathed back into the beautiful Grade II-listed building, which plays home to a new teen zone, dedicated children’s space and a computer area. Among the latest releases, classics, DVDs and reference books, however, some more ancient articles have taken up residence. The Hammersmith and Fulham archives have finally settled into their permanent home, bringing trunks of old maps and artefacts to the shelves. Tucked away on the first floor, the archives service is administered by the City of Westminster Archives Centre and is run with the help of an archivist, who is available on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10am until 4pm, as well as several local volunteers. Curious residents can browse electoral registers and local history reference books, as well as an extensive collection of photographs, newspaper cuttings and ordinance survey maps of the borough.
archives@ westminster.gov.uk Unlock
the secrets of local history Maya Donelan tells the Journal about her efforts to organise the wonderful group of archive volunteers As the honorary secretary of the Fulham Society, keeping up with the day-to-day goings on in the area is crucial, but for Maya Donelan, an understanding of Fulham’s past is just as vital as its present. ‘The borough has amassed a truly fascinating collection of documents, relics and fragments from moments in time that would otherwise have been eradicated from history,’ she begins. ‘Many newer residents to the area could be unaware of the rich arts heritage Fulham boasts. They might be in the dark as to the many influential arts and crafts leaders who have carved out a career here, such as William Morris.’ Finding a permanent home for local history material has been a long time coming and although great progress has been made, Maya believes that more can be done to make the archives as accessible as possible. ‘The City of Westminster Archives Centre and the Metropolitan London Archives have been fantastic, but currently the archivist is only available for 18 hours a week.’ As a result, Maya is leading a recruiting drive for volunteers to support the archivist with all general queries. ‘We are looking for people who are interested in local or family history and who are computer literate,’ she appeals. ‘It is fascinating work. The archives have a very important place in local history and long may they continue to be preserved.’
Curious residents can browse electoral registers and local history reference books Anyone wishing to do some serious research into their family history or home can also search the fascinating documents and specially accessed archival materials with the help of staff, by making an appointment in advance. From the historical records that offer a glimpse of local life in times gone by to the latest state-of-the-art facilities, the new-look library, like all the other learning hubs on our patch, offers an invaluable link between the past and the future – one that spans epochs, genres and momentous events. Your library card might have been hiding in an old wallet for a long time, but as the days grow colder this autumn, why not take some time to rediscover your local book depository? Hammersmith Library is open seven days a week: Monday to Thursday 10am-8pm; Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. Shepherd’s Bush Road, W6 7AT, 020 8753 3820 (lbhf.gov.uk/libraries) Access to special archive material is by appointment. To book a seat call 020 7641 5180 or email archives@westminster.gov.uk
If you are interested in volunteering at the archives, contact the archivist Ana-Marta Dixon: ana-marta.dixon@lbhf.gov.uk
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FULHAM Residents’ Journal
LOCAL OR’S AUTH DEBUT
A lasting tribute When Francelle Bradford White’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, she knew she had to tell her tale of sheer bravery before it was lost forever
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ndrée Griotteray was 19- years-old when the Germans invaded and occupied Paris in 1940. Joining her brother’s resistance network shortly afterwards, she set to work passing on blank ID cards and printing a secret newspaper under the noses of the Nazis from her post at the Police Headquarters. Not one to boast about her actions during the war (even though she was awarded the Médaille de la Résistance, the Croix de guerre and the Légion d’honneur), Francelle pieced together details of her mother’s courageous exploits and set herself the difficult task of telling her story. Andrée’s War: How One Young Woman Outwitted the Nazis is drawn from her mother’s diaries, extensive research and the memories that have stayed with Francelle since her childhood.
World War broke out, Piron returned to work for English Intelligence and he went to Paris to recruit young members, where he was introduced to Alain.
Why did you decide to write the book? It started when my mother fell prey to Alzheimer’s. I decided that in order to cope with my emotions I was going to write about her achievements. Then my uncle died and there was a big funeral for him because he was a leading member of the resistance, and I realised that there was so much about this story that needed to be told to my children. As I started to write the book, I thought that perhaps I could use it as a platform to raise awareness of this dreadful disease.
What advice would you give to people who are thinking of writing a book? If you want to write about your family history, make the notes now while older generations are still around, otherwise all their stories will never be told.
Is the book based entirely on fact? It features several extracts from my mother’s diaries. There is nothing explicit about her involvement with the resistance because you couldn’t write about that for fear of getting caught, but the entries offer an insight into what living in France at that time was like. I also visited the Ministry of Defence in Paris. After the war, Charles de Gaulle ensured that everyone who had been involved with the resistance registered what they had done at the Ministry. When I started writing there were two members of the original group who were still alive and they were an enormous help.
Andrée’s War is published on 11 September and will be available locally from Waterstones and Nomad Books. All the net profits from the sale of the book will go to The Andrée Griotteray White Charitable Trust (registered charity No.1157258), which has been established to fund research into all forms of dementia and to support those suffering from it.
What was your mother’s role and did she ever have second thoughts? The group she was part of was an intelligence-gathering team that fed information to the French, American and British security services. She always used to say: ‘We were young, we didn’t think about the danger’. They knew they had to get rid of the Germans; they weren’t meant to be there and they had to go. Why did your uncle Alain found the group? My grandmother [Andrée’s mother] worked for British intelligence in the First World War. One of the army officers, a man called George Piron, asked her to deliver intelligence to England. When the Second
Francelle Bradford Whit e
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THE CLASSROOM The latest updates from local schools
PLAYING MOTHER HEN Last term saw pupils and staff at Eridge House Preparatory School nurturing some new arrivals. Ten eggs were hatched in an incubator donated by Living Eggs, a company that runs a chick-hatching scheme for schools. A webcam was attached to the hatchery so expectant pupils could keep an eye on their precious eggs. One chick decided to arrive at lunchtime, causing the students to stop eating and watch in awe as he broke free. All the pupils and staff are thrilled with the latest additions who are thoroughly making themselves at home. (eridgehouse.co.uk) Image courtes y of Vantage
News
A-LEVEL JUBILANCE Teachers, students and parents in the borough were jumping for joy last month when A-level results were announced. Schools in the area certainly have cause to celebrate, with excellent outcomes across the board. According to early statistics, 76 per cent of students received A*-C grades – one per cent higher than the national average. Lady Margaret School in Parsons Green saw 14 of its girls receive A*s or A’s in all of their subjects, while borough-wide, 27 per cent of pupils bagged themselves the coveted A*-A grades.
Images courtesy of Hammersmith & Fulham Council
The decision to withdraw funding from The Fulham Boys School has been revoked, much to the delight of the parents of prospective students. It means that the new term will begin as planned this month. Halting its opening would have left nearly 100 boys without a school place. Originally, the institution was due to move into a temporary site in Gibbs Green, before taking up residence in the empty building left by Sulivan School. However, the new council administration decided to review the closure of Sulivan School, throwing the future location of the boys’ school into uncertainty. After a surge in support, including a signed petition and a guarantee from Mayor of London Boris Johnson to find The Fulham Boys School a new home, the government decided to review its decision and issue the much-needed funds. (fulhamboysschool.org)
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Words / Tom Hagues
Green light for Fulham Boys
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Bright Sparks A child’s first day at school is a momentous, family album-worthy occasion. But the learning process begins long before your little ones don their crisp new uniforms, something which Millie’s House is well prepared for
‘T
he calibre of local primary schools is outstanding, so gaining a place is becoming more and more competitive,’ Millie’s House manager Katie Covey begins. She speaks from first-hand experience; over the past few months Katie and her team have supported parents and children as a number of teachers from popular educational establishments have visited the nursery to observe prospective pupils. This might sound like a nail-biting prospect, but since the nursery opened 18 months’ ago it has developed a programme of learning to nurture every aspect of its young attendants’ development and prepare them for life in the classroom. Long gone are the days when nursery simply meant supervised playtime. ‘There are seven areas of learning for pre-schoolers,’ Miss Grace, team leader of pupils aged from three to five-yearsold explains. Every day is divided up into three activities, which are all adapted to cater for individual interests. The lessons are then interspersed with an hour of free play, story time or outdoor activities. The learning programme is designed with school curriculums in mind. Jolly phonics, for example – the teaching of the alphabet through songs and dance – is a popular learning tool at primary school and familiarising children with it at nursery gives them a head start. A typical day at Millie’s House is far from a box-ticking exercise, however. The nursery aims to instil children with confidence, teach them about self-care (it is impressive to see children as young as three tidying up after their painting sessions and setting the table for lunch) and above all, to tailor the experience to each and every child. This is where Millie’s House really comes
into its own. ‘Children absolutely cannot be banded,’ Miss Grace tells me as she presents me with an iPad. This particular piece of apparatus isn’t just any old tablet; it is a pathway into each child’s individual progress. ‘We call this the Interactive Learning Diary or ILD, which charts the journey of the children in our care. We record daily observations and upload these short videos onto our system and parents have a password so they can access it.’ Not only does this mean that mums and dads can enjoy fly-on-the-wall updates about what their child is getting up to, but they can also post their own observations. This constant yet unobtrusive monitoring means that when it comes to charting a child’s next steps, targets can be put in place to challenge each little one in areas where they excel and offer additional support with things they are struggling with. This month will see changes in Miss Grace’s room as new members are welcomed into the group from the younger class. ‘The transition through the nursery – from birth to five-years-old – is very smooth,’ she assures. ‘We are such a closeknit team and the children all recognise us.’ The ethos of mutual support and learning underscores everything the nursery does. ‘We want parents to feel like they can come in and discuss anything, which is why their involvement is so important to us,’ Katie concludes. ‘Our ILDs keep them informed during every part of the process so they don’t miss out on their children taking those all-important first steps in life.’ Millie’s House is open from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. 163 New King’s Road, SW6 4SN, 020 7731 0440, katie@millieshouse.net (millieshouse.net)
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FULHAM Residents’ Journal
THE TIMETABLE Key contacts and dates for the diary
Pre-school and Primary
Secondary Schools
School
Contact & autumn 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 2 Sept – 19 Dec (half term: 27-31 Oct)
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 nursery for further details
Fulham College Boys’ School Head: Bernie Peploe, Executive Principal; Peter Haylock,Vice Principal Head of School Kingwood Road, SW6 6SN
Tel: 020 7381 3606 Email: fcbs@fulhamcollege.net Website: fulhamcollegeboys.net year 7: 4 Sept – 9 Dec other years: 5 Sept – 9 Dec (half term: 27-31 Oct)
Langford Primary School Head: Phillip Cross Gilstead Road, SW6 2LG
Tel: 020 7736 4045 Email: admin@langford.lbhf.sch.uk Website: langford.lbhf.sch.uk 3 Sept – 19 Dec (half term: 27-31 Oct)
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 4 Sept – 19 Dec (half term: 27-31 Oct)
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 4 Sept – 19 Dec (half term: 27-31 Oct)
Hurlingham & Chelsea School Head: Dr Philip Cross Peterborough Road, SW6 3ED
Tel: 020 7731 2581 Email: info@hurlchel.lbhf.sch.uk Website: hurlinghamandchelseaschool.com Years 7 & 11: 4 Sept – 19 Dec years 8-10: 5 Sept – 19 Dec (half term: 27-31 Oct)
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 3 Sept– 19 Dec (half term: 27-31 Oct)
Lady Margaret School Head: Sally Whyte Parsons Green, SW6 4UN
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 2 Sept – 19 Dec (half term: 27-31 Oct)
Tel: 020 7736 7138 Email: admin@ladymargaret.lbhf.sch.uk Website: ladymargaret.lbhf.sch.uk years 7, 12 & 13: 2 Sept – 19 Dec other years: 3 Sept – 19 Dec (half term: 27-31 Oct)
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 4 Sept – 19 Dec (half term: 27-31 Oct)
The London Oratory School Head: David McFadden Seagrave Road, SW6 1RX
Tel: 020 7385 0102 Email: admin@los.ac Website: london-oratory.org 2 Sept – 19 Dec (half term: 27-31 Oct)
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 3 Sept – 19 Dec (half term: 27-31 Oct)
The Moat School Head: Clare King Bishops Avenue, SW6 6EG
Tel: 020 7610 9018 Website: moatschool.org.uk 3 Sept – 11 Dec (half term: 22-31Oct)
Sulivan Primary School Head: Wendy Aldridge Peterborough Road, SW6 3BN
Tel: 020 7736 5869 Email: admin@sulivan.lbhf.sch.uk Website: sulivanprimaryschool.co.uk 3 Sept – 19 Dec (half term: 27-31 Oct)
Eridge House Preparatory School Head: Pippa Hogg-Andrews 1 Fulham Park Road, SW6 4LJ
Tel: 020 7371 9009 Website: eridgehouse.co.uk Reception: 3 Sept – 11 Dec Whole school: 4 Sept – 11 Dec (half term: 20-31 Oct)
Kensington Prep School Head: Prudence Lynch 596 Fulham Road, SW6 5PA
Tel: 020 7731 9300 Email: enquiries@kenprep.gdst.net Website: kensingtonprep.gdst.net 4 Sept – 12 Dec (half term: 27-31 Oct)
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 4 Sept – 10 Dec (half term: 27-31 Oct)
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 4 Sept – 11 Dec (half term: 23-31 Oct)
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Playdates, please! Francesca Lee chats to Megan Butler about her new online match-up service for mums
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hen I first heard about a new service that offers mums a chance to meet like-minded parents in the area, I thought to myself: ‘What a brilliant idea, why hasn’t anyone thought of that before?’. Although I don’t yet have children of my own, I appreciate that motherhood can be an amazing experience, but has many swings and roundabouts to go with it too. Take my friend Kate, for example, who has recently
had a baby. She has a lot of friends, but unfortunately the ones with kids are spread all across London, and she often finds it tricky to navigate the tube, pram in tow. ‘It’s always a big effort to travel to the other end of London, which is not exactly what you want when you’ve just had a baby,’ she stated to me rather matter-of factly, over a glass of vino. She adds: ‘I sometimes feel isolated as it’s just easier staying at home, rather than having the - 17 -
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hassle of going out. I quite often wish I could just meet someone round the corner for a cup of tea.’ Step forward Match Up Mums. Run by mother-of-three Megan Butler from her south-west London Victorian terrace, she’s an inspiring lady indeed. After spending many years working for a big media agency, followed by a senior post at an advertising strategy consultancy, she decided to branch out on her own when she had a brainwave to set up a local mums’ network. ‘Although I am a mum myself, it wasn’t until my friend’s engagement party – who had met her partner through an online dating agency – that the idea came to me. ‘My sister-in-law, who was also at the celebration, and I couldn’t believe that two people with so many shared interests met online. They both filled in a detailed questionnaire, and when they went on a date, they found they had much in common. It was then that I thought this concept could be transferable to a mums’ network and a great way to meet other mums or soon-to-be mums in the local area.’ Before launching the business, Megan did her research carefully. ‘There are many antenatal classes available such as yoga birthing and hypnobirthing, as well as group activities for when your child arrives, but there wasn’t a service where you could meet a group of like-minded mum friends in your local area.’ She launched the company on 20 June 2014, and in the first month 20 groups of new mum friends have been introduced, mostly in the south-west London area. Megan explains: ‘We launched through word of mouth so it’s no surprise that we’re stronger in our local area, but as we’re an online business, we’ve already had sign-ups from much further afield, from Brighton to York.’
Match up Mums offers three memberships: Bronze is free of charge; it allows access to special discounts and offers, newsletters and access to the profiling questionnaire. Silver costs £25; this gives users up to three matches, access to a closed Facebook page, as well as the benefits of the Bronze package. Gold costs £50; it includes up to six matches, as well as all the benefits of the Silver and Bronze memberships
But how exactly does the company match up mums? I wonder. Megan explains that, in general, people like to meet others who are at a similar stage to them and who have similar interests. ‘If you’re still breast feeding and having sleepless nights, it’s impossible to compare notes with a toddler parent as you’re in a completely different place. Or if you feel like the only one going back to your career, or the only mum staying at home, it can be hard to build your new support network. ‘Our questionnaire takes about 10 minutes to complete and includes everything from their baby’s date of birth to the last book they’ve read or favourite type of holiday, and lots of questions about personal values. There are about 60 questions with different variables, so it gives a good representation of each member’s personality.’ Once a group of mums has been established, Megan helps them agree some dates to meet and also finds a suitable location close to home. ‘It can be quite daunting meeting others for the first time, so I’ve prepared some icebreaker packs if they wish to use them,’ she says. Megan has also used her past experience to set up partnerships with big names, including JoJo Maman Bebe and Mermaid Maternity Retreat, which will offer their services and
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special deals to group members. ‘Whether it’s a weaning workshop or a home spa day, once they’re a member, there’s plenty to keep mums inspired,’ she describes. As our chat draws to a close, Megan and I move on to talk about how friends and local residents alike have helped shape the business and the area where she lives. ‘A local mum designed the logo and friends have shared their ideas for the company,’ she says. It’s clear to see that Megan’s proactive attitude, her experience of being a mother and her professional background means that MUM is going to be a very successful business indeed. (matchupmums.com)
A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP Match Up Mums has partnered with Fulham-based overnight maternity specialists Night Nannies. Founder Anastasia Baker shares her solution for getting forty winks with a newborn Why did you decide to start Night Nannies out the sleeping problems of children in 1999? aged six months or more. I had my children within 15 months of each other, so just as I got my Choosing a nanny or maternity nurse eight month-old to sleep through the can be a difficult task. How does Night night, I was pregnant again. I called Nannies ensure that the process is as round 17 agencies to try and get painless as possible? someone to help me at bedtime but We conduct extensive interviews, to no avail. I talked to loads of new childcare tests and demand at least mums and they thought it would be 10 newborn references before we will great to have a nanny with specialist take on a new nanny. Most of our team knowledge of newborns who could have been with us for more than visit at night. I started with 15 years. Every time they six paediatric/neonatal finish with a client we get Match Up nurses from Chelsea a reference, so we are Mums members and Westminster constantly recording can receive a discount Hospital. I now have their performance. off the Night Nannies 200 nannies working We are exceptionally registration fee. most nights. quick at finding Visit nightnannies. help; most clients com for more In a nutshell, how receive the details of information would you describe the a nanny within a few services that you provide? hours of calling us. We offer overnight and 24-hour maternity care for Do your nannies live-in? new parents. All of our nannies have Our nannies arrive at 9pm and stay lots of experience with newborns so until 7am, but these hours can be they can help with breastfeeding, negotiated separately with the client. organising routines, sleeping issues Our maternity nurses stay for 24 and the general care of the baby. We hours, five or six days a week, while also have six Sleep Trainers who have our Sleep Trainers usually visit for an unbelievable success rate in sorting three or four consecutive nights - 19 -
before they succeed in getting a baby of six months or more to sleep through the night. Is the Night Nannies service popular in the local area? Yes, many people who cannot afford a full time maternity nurse, which can cost up to £1,000 a week, will opt for a Night Nanny at £122 a night for a few evenings a week. What are your personal connections with the area? I have lived in Fulham since I left university. I love Parsons Green and Eel Brook Common where I walk my two dogs at tea time and meet up with other dog walkers. I am also a member of the Hurlingham Club so living close by is essential. (nightnannies.com)
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In the
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Tom Hagues rounds up the local groups that Fulham residents can get involved with this September
MUSICAL MASTERS LATINO NIGHTS Wednesday night is apparently the best time for hip-swaying and foot-tapping – at least that’s the case at The Hammersmith Salsa Club. If you’re not quite fluent in the language of Latin dance, don’t worry, the club organises salsa classes to help you perfect your moves. The sessions usually attract 160 to 200 dancers a week, so it’s an excellent opportunity to make new friends and throw some shapes. £8 for class and club admission, every Wednesday 7pm-11pm (classes 7.15pm-8.15pm), 11 Rutland Grove, W6 9DH, (incognitodance.com)
For budding musicians in SW6 looking to develop their skills playing as part of a group, the Fulham Symphony Orchestra might just be the answer. Practice sessions begin nine weeks before a concert and incorporate coaching from musical tutors, as well as sectional rehearsals. To join the group, players must be of Grade Eight standard or above, but the orchestra welcomes any enquiries from those who would like to be considered. Termly membership £65, practice sessions take place every Monday 7pm-9pm, Novotel London West, W6 8DR. Email info@fso.org.uk for details of the next rehearsal dates (fso.org.uk)
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FULHAM’S CHORUS Should you be blessed with an angelic voice, the Fulham and Hammersmith Choral Society is interested in hearing from you. The Society has been around for 63 years, and today it boasts a thriving chorus of 100 members. The choir delivers three official concerts a year, interspersed with performances at community events to raise money for charity. Sociable singers will be glad to hear that the group hosts a variety of celebrations and meet-ups throughout the year too.
Established in 1921, West London Penguin is renowned for the level of coaching it offers. Its popular masters swimming group meets at Virgin Active Fulham Pools every week. Training sessions combine mixed strokes and technique practice to help swimmers and triathletes to improve their stamina. West London Penguin also has men’s, women’s and junior water polo teams that compete at events in and around London, so there’s plenty for Fulham-based water lovers to take part in. £28 a month, plus £30 joining fee, every Monday 9.05pm-10.05pm and Fridays 8pm-9pm, Lillie Road, SW6 7ST (londonpenguin.com)
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SPOTLIGHT ON…
Flower power
It’s never too late to master a new skill, as Lauren Romano discovers when she joins a Fulham Floral Art Group demonstration to celebrate the green-fingered organisation’s 50th anniversary
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e’re going to start with a traditional triangle arrangement,’ Marian begins, cutters at the ready, as she deftly shears rose stems of their leaves and assembles an angular creation that both Pythagoras and Alan Titchmarsh would be proud of. There is more to flower arranging than plonking a bouquet into a vase and hoping for the best, it seems, and I am a little out of my depth. However, just like a Blue Peter ‘here’s one I made earlier’ demonstration, Marian and her fellow arranger Heather make it look remarkably easy and their bloom-related banter has the audience’s full attention. The Fulham Floral Art Group is a welcoming bunch. Within five minutes of arriving at their monthly meeting at The United Reformed Church on Fulham Palace Road, the kettle is on and the regulars are circulating with their saucers, saying
hello to fellow floral fans. The group celebrated its golden anniversary in May and many of the members I meet have been involved for several decades, returning time and again to the friendly network. ‘We currently have around 40 members,’ chairman Maureen Lundy tells me. ‘The group has a long legacy here in Fulham after it was founded by a number of enthusiasts. Over recent years attendance has dwindled and we are keen to introduce some new people to what we do. We had a stall at Fair on the Green this summer and it was eye-opening to see how many residents were unaware of our existence, even though we’ve been around for five decades,’ she explains. In an effort to up numbers, Maureen and the longest standing members decided to draw up an informative yet fun timetable for the year ahead, which has recently been printed by Sullivan Thomas. The - 21 -
new, inclusive programme features demonstrations, exhibitions and competitions to encourage people to roll up their sleeves and give it a go. The Fulham Floral Art Group is affiliated with the London and Overseas Area of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies, which sounds rather serious. I was half expecting a group of gardening pros with a dictionary of Latin plant names on the tip of their tongues – but speaking as someone who could kill a cactus through neglect, even I managed to follow the demonstrations. From the questions asked, it’s clear that while most participants have a genuine interest in flowers, they know they have plenty to learn. The demonstration ends with Marian coating her arrangement in a veil of gold glitter, for luck, she says. Fingers crossed, with a few new members the Fulham Floral Art Group will continue to blossom. The new season of events starts in September and runs until June 2015. Fulham Floral Art Group meets on the second Wednesday of every month from 2pm at The United Reformed Church, 472-480 Fulham Palace Road, SW6 6HY. For further details, contact Maureen Lundy on 020 7736 8903 or maureenlundy@hotmail.com
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Quarter life crisis
ton Alice Staple
Career and life coach Alice Stapleton tells Lauren Romano why more and more of us are finding it hard to figure out what to do with the rest of our lives
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want to be a journalist.’ It was a line I duly repeated at family gatherings, on the phone to my grandparents, or to my slightly apprehensive parents when the ‘what do you want to do when you grow up?’ question cropped up. This resolute end-goal stayed at the back of my mind throughout my degree and my dissertation and even saw me scribble my way through the dreaded three-and-a-halfhour Shakespeare exam. Post-university and throughout the string of internships that followed, when I sat at my computer with an eager, Cheshire cat grin, hoping for a by-line so microscopic a monocle could just about make it out – it became my mantra. And then, as I was about to throw in the towel
There is a niggling doubt in the back of my mind: is this the life for me; should I just throw in the towel, grab my backpack and head for the Amazon? and admit that graduate writing positions just didn’t exist, I landed a job. I was finally doing what I had set out to do: I had secured my career, succeeded in my lifelong calling. Or had I? It all started with my 25th birthday. The cards sitting on my mantelpiece were awash with pithy digs: ‘Another 365 days older’
quipped one; ‘Let the quarter life crisis begin!’ read another. It was the first time I’d heard the expression but as soon as I did I couldn’t help but relate. When I’m 30 I’ll be an editor, a published author, have a flat, perhaps a fiancé; I’ll have travelled the world and be fluent in at least one language… Well that’s what I told myself anyway. With my 27th birthday now around the corner, I have come to realise that crossing off even one of the things on that list might be a little unrealistic. Don’t get me wrong, print deadlines might be a bit stressful – although I’d take them any day over standing up in front of a class of surly teenagers – but I love my job. I have a great set of friends and, while I’m no jetsetter, I’ve still been on a couple of amazing trips this year. But from time to time there is a niggling doubt in the back of my mind: is this the life for me; should I just throw in the towel, grab my backpack and head for the Amazon? This year, a number of my closest friends got married and settled down. A couple have even bought houses, which scares me as I’m so far behind. I’m in good company, according to locally-based career and life coach Alice Stapleton. I’ve come to visit her for a coaching session in the hope that she will provide me with answers. Alice is quick to point out, however, that she isn’t a career advisor. - 22 -
‘People sometimes confuse the role of a coach with that of a counsellor. I’m not meant to steer or influence you, I won’t say, “I think you should quit your job and become a personal trainer”. I’m here to listen, to offer an objective perspective, to question you about your aspirations and try to unpick what you really want,’ she says. Prior to a consultation, Alice gets all her clients to fill out a preparation form, which asks what they hope their lives will be like three years from now and in 12, six and three months’ time. ‘What people sometimes fail to realise is that you’re not going to wake up in three years and say – “Today is the first day of my life as a business owner”, or whatever it is you see yourself doing. Setting yourself on a path now will help you get there.’ Alice admits that many of her clients are afraid of failing and it is this fear that holds them back. ‘When people leave education there is a period of transition and uncertainty. Then they jump into a job and work at it for two or three years until they start to question what they are doing.’ I put it to Alice that one of the causes of this perpetual uncertainty could, ironically, be the amount of choice open to us. We live in a global world, one where we can travel anywhere and theoretically do anything. ‘The paradox of choice,’ she nods in agreement. ‘Our generation is used to being constantly stimulated.
Are you having a quarter life crisis? 1. Work your way around the circle, giving each segment a score out of 10 (with 10 being the highest). 2. If you think of the circle as the wheel of a car, each segment has to be the same for a smooth ride. 3. Use the chart to identify the bumps in your journey and to think about how you can improve certain scores; re-visit it every now and again to see if balance has been restored.
Many of my clients are university-educated and crave the learning and challenge that comes with that.’ The quarter life crisis is also, Alice believes, part of the contemporary mind-set. ‘We are constantly comparing ourselves with our peers. You can’t open a newspaper without coming across a story of an enterprising individual who has come up with a trail-blazing idea. Your eye hovers over their age, which is the same as yours and you realise you don’t have a business.’ As we talk through my dilemmas, the biggest one being retaining a sense of control in my work-life balance (sometimes it feels as though my friends live in Timbuktu not Brixton), Alice continually questions me. I’m not somebody who finds talking about themselves easy (hence why I prefer to do the interviewing), but in this instance vocalising my concerns helps. ‘You don’t have to be at breaking point to benefit from some coaching,’ she says. ‘I can help clients commit to changes that they would like to make.’ At the end of the session it is apparent that some of my solutions are easier than others. There are things I need to action which I have known, deep down, for a long time, but telling Alice about them gives me a renewed sense of purpose and a clearer idea of what to do next. Roll on 30. (alicestapleton.com)
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Extinguish the pallid-looking tapers and put out the musky tealights: Lauren Romano meets Wick & Tallow, the luminaires of the scented candle market
lyrical Wax
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smell the warehouse before I have a chance to take it in. Stepping over the threshold of the Wick & Tallow headquarters, tucked away in the engineering offices at The Old Gas Works, undulating waves of bergamot, lemongrass, jasmine and other scents I can’t decipher salute my hayfever-shattered sinuses. As first impressions go, it’s a good one. ‘Scent is the most important thing for us – that’s why people buy candles after all,’ cofounder Alice Barrow begins as she sidesteps around an inviting circular dining table to greet me. Together with her fiancé James Malcolm Green and his twin brother Tom, the Wick & Tallow trio know a thing or two about creating a certain ambiance. The candle company, which officially
It’s a family business and it works really well because we are all honest with each other launched in November last year, has been a long time in the making. Back in 2007, the group were peddling wicks of a different calibre from a market stall on Portobello Road. ‘We were living together in a flat in Fulham and we used to pour candles by hand in the
kitchen to sell from our stall in Portobello Market. I was actually specialising in homeware because I trained as an interior designer, but the candles just used to fly,’ Alice reminisces. ‘It was getting to the point where people were coming from all over London to buy them; one lady even named her daughter Rose after our rose candle.’ Soon afterwards, the moniker ‘Alice Candles’ made its way into the phonebooks of many of her loyal customers. Much as she didn’t mind her new nickname or candlemaking kudos, Alice began to see a brighter future ahead. ‘It was very demanding back then – you had to be at the market bright and early every weekend otherwise you would lose your pitch,’ she tells me. ‘I was based in West Africa at the time and whenever I came home I’d end up embroiled in the market,’ Tom pipes up. ‘And as much as I loved manning the stall at 6am on Saturday mornings, I started to think that there must be a better way.’ Soon the idea for a candle brand started to take shape and the trio realised that if they wanted to stand
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out from the predominantly neutral and floral-scented crowd they would have to get inventive. ‘We decided to spice things up a bit,’ Tom adds with a smile. The journey from crack-of-dawn market pitches to the Fulham showroom that I find myself in revolves around a series of eight candles, each of a different vivid hue, encased in a sleek black jar. The Bold Collection was Wick & Tallow’s ticket to success. But no matter how striking the colour palette, it plays second fiddle to the scent. Alice and James spent countless months agonising over aromas to develop the eight unique fragrances. ‘We have collaborated extensively with a scent house; we haven’t cut any corners,’ Alice assures me. ‘It has been a three-year journey from concept to the final product.’ The team also picked up some pointers on a trip to Grasse in France, the home of fragrance. ‘We visited one of the oldest perfume houses, Fragonard, to see the distillation process in action,’ James explains. ‘The guides usually expect tourists but there we were with our notebooks.’ Wick & Tallow is a real collaboration of talents, I learn, from Alice’s interior design know-how and Tom’s business brain to James’ degree in product design, which means everything is created in-house; the trio are the candle-making dream team. But working day-in-day-out with your twin and your fiancé, I am curious to know if there are any sibling spats, any candlesticks at dawn showdowns? The threesome erupt in telling
Which scent are you?
Succulent and sweet: White Fig & Vanilla
laughter. ‘It’s a family business and it works really well because we are all honest with each other,’ Alice explains. ‘If you’re in partnership with a friend then you have to be a bit more diplomatic, but we can let rip about how we really feel. We can have a disagreement about something one minute and then the next we’re all chatting about something else.’ Talking of family ties, Tom adds that the company’s address is very special to the group too. ‘When James and I were young, Dad was based here as a photographer.
But no matter how striking the colour palette, it plays second fiddle to the scent Although we didn’t grow up here we were born in Fulham and as soon as we left school we came back. I was having a drink at The Brown Cow the other day, which is near Rostrevor Road where Mum and Dad were based when we came into the world. I only live 200 yards down the road from there now,’ he says. Keen to celebrate all that this off-thebeaten-track corner of SW6 has to offer, Wick & Tallow will take a leading role in the new SW6 Wedding District, which will be launched this autumn. Teaming up with the brand’s Old Gas Works neighbours, including Maids to Measure, the district will embrace the myriad bridal life-savers that you might not expect to find in this rather industriallooking neck of the woods.
Rhapsodic and intense: Sandalwood & Rose
Oriental and atmospheric: Patchouli & Grapefruit Bright and invigorating: Lemongrass & Neroli
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Spicy and sensual: Lavender & Ginger Refreshing and relaxing: Bergamot & Basil
Strong and seductive: Cedarwood & Juniper
Exotic and uplifting: Jasmine & Ylang Ylang
‘We want to put Fulham on the map as a destination for brides and to celebrate this area because, although it is tucked away, there is everything you need here. It’s about recognising that there are all these companies in The Old Gas Works and that it could be a one-stop shop for everything,’ Alice explains. The team have weddings on the brain for good reason; Alice and James’ upcoming nuptials are only a few weeks away. While this lead-up to the big day might have most brides-to-be in a frantic whirl of last-minute preparation, Alice has decided that on top of all the dress, cake, flower, venue and DJ dilemmas, it would be a good time to develop a bespoke scent for the occasion. ‘As we had designed our own candle we thought we might as well create a collection around the wedding theme,’ Alice quips. Launched in July, the new floral collection features four aromatic tallows based on the most popular wedding floral arrangements, from English rose and amber to sweet pea and peony that come as either large candles or small votives. ‘Votive candles make excellent wedding favours,’ says James. ‘You can dot the bigger candles around at your reception to enhance the natural scent of your flowers. Our standard- sized candles have a burn time of 50 hours. If you think a good bottle of wine is around the same price but doesn’t last even a fraction of the time, then it’s clear what makes the better gift.’ The Wick & Tallow flame is a beacon of tradition and respect for heritage with a dose of innovation thrown in for good measure. In the same breath that Tom tells me about the brand’s collaboration with a Japanese technology firm to create a digital experience of scent for the London Design Festival, he is taking about how the candles remain faithful to their hand-poured, British roots. ‘We work with two factories in Sussex and Essex, which are only about 40 minutes away by car – when Putney Bridge isn’t closed!’ he adds. ‘And our scents are made in Hertfordshire. It’s good to support British factories.’ As the countdown to Christmas begins, the team are preparing for an avalanche of orders for the brand’s seasonal bestseller, the festive Cedarwood and Juniper. Bespoke commissions are also popular,
with a minimum order of 150 candles. ‘It’s not just a case of taking one of our scents and sticking a different label on it,’ James explains. ‘We work with people to create their own unique scent. In fact, we long for the day when it’s not just enough for a company to have its own logo but its own scent as well!’ he grins. ‘We’d also like to make the Bold Collection available in votive sizes too, that way people who can’t decide on their favourite scent can pick four or five to try.’ But it doesn’t stop there. The trio want to branch out to create perfumes, hand soaps, home accessories and candlesticks. ‘I’m setting myself a personal challenge to see how big a radius I need to make a product. I’ve got my eye on the bronze foundry on Parsons Green Lane and the packaging suppliers around the corner. There’s no need to leave Fulham really!’ James concludes, as the others laugh in agreement. Whether his mission proves successful or not remains to be seen; one thing’s for sure, Wick & Tallow has come a long way since its market stall days. 2-5 Engineering Offices, 2 Michael Road, SW6 2AD, 020 3286 3940 (wickandtallow.com)
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From left to right: Tom, Alice and James Image / Nick Smith
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food & drink Knives and forks at the ready for a roundup of the latest additions to the local food scene
Park life
Forget the boot-campers tackling an obstacle course worthy of the Royal Marines, another outdoor highlight has arrived on Eel Brook Common. Lauren Romano surveys the scene over a peach and almond tart at Eelbrook All images/ John Osborne
W
hat do you get if you take a head chef who has cooked up a storm at a string of London’s best restaurants, add a team who might as well have swallowed a ‘how to run a restaurant with your eyes closed’ manual, and put them in a premises occupying a long-neglected site right on the fringes of Eel Brook Common? The answer is Eelbrook – a new all-day eatery that is raising the stakes of the local restaurant scene. ‘People have misconceptions about local restaurants,’ front of house manager Alan Poon tells me, whose father was one of the first Chinese chefs to be awarded a Michelin star in the UK. ‘Often they expect that the food will be OK while
the interior will be a bit bland,’ he continues. ‘But with the exceptional team we have here diners can expect a memorable experience.’
The interior The first thing you notice when you step through the door is the view. Designed by the brains behind Wagamama and Hakkasan, the set-up makes the most of its location, with the park panorama visible through the floor-to-ceiling windows along one side of the restaurant. With the first faint whispers of autumn chill lingering in the air, a canopy and heater will soon be installed on the outdoor terrace so that the al fresco dining experience can continue, come rain or shine. - 28 -
The ethos ‘We’re aiming to deliver the level of service you’d expect at a high-end restaurant but without the stiff collar feel. We want to create a relaxed yet engaged neighbourhood restaurant; along the lines of Mayfair or West End quality without the price tag or the need to dress up,’ Alan explains. ‘We decided to make the most of our location and that’s why we are open all day,’ owner Robin Mohan adds. ‘We offer coffee in the morning, as well as lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The site is a real gem, but past businesses haven’t seemed to be able to do anything with it. From the start, we wanted to make Eelbrook a neighbourhood hangout, a place to bring the community
together. The locals have been very much involved and we’ve worked hand-in-hand with the Residents’ Association whose members were among the first people through the door when we opened.’
The chefs Head chef Brett Barnes has donned his toque at a number of the capital’s most established restaurants, such as Arbutus and Hix in Soho, before running his own kitchen at Ducksoup. He’s also tested his cooking mettle at Fäviken in northern Sweden – voted one of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2014 (for a third consecutive year, no less). He is joined at the stove by sous chef Aidan Brooks who trained at Michelin-starred operations in Spain before working alongside Nuno Mendes for the opening of Viajante, then making his way to Ducksoup where he first met Brett.
The food British ingredients with a European and North African feel are the name of the game at Eelbrook, with innovative results. Diners can expect to find pork cheek croquettes with burnt onion sauce, quails eggs with fennel pollen, or Elwy Valley lamb rump with coco beans on their dinner plate. The menu is seasonal and changes from week to week to reflect the produce available. Make sure you sample the Lincolnshire smoked eel, potato pancakes and horseradish cream. Man’s best friend hasn’t been forgotten either; the kitchen also whips up home-made dog biscuits made from chicken livers and rusks and coated in HP Sauce.
5 minutes with sous chef Aidan Brooks
Can you tell us a bit about your cooking background? I learnt to cook in Spain. Spanish gastronomy was at its peak when I moved there in 2007. I only spoke GCSE Spanish but I threw myself into it, getting a job at Comerç24. I was there for a year before I left to go to Barcelona and work at the two-Michelin-starred Lasarte. After that, I moved to a small Valencian town in the middle of nowhere and applied for a job at Restaurante Ferrero under renowned chef Paco Morales. The level of discipline was like nothing I’d experienced before. Paco was voted Spain’s number one chef that year and his wife had scooped the title of sommelier of the year; they were Spain’s gastronomic super couple. How does the Eelbrook menu stand out from the crowd? I think the quality of our produce gives us an edge. The majority of our meat hails from Aubrey Allen in Cumbria and our sausages are specially made for us at Paddock Farm. We have a great relationship with our salt marsh lamb suppliers at Daphne’s Farm – a family-run entreprise overseen by Daphne, who is now in her 70s, and her daughter Lucy. They don’t have a middleman; they rear and slaughter the lamb on-site and deliver it to us directly. I phoned Daphne the other week about an order and she apologised if it sounded a bit windy in the background – “I’m up a mountain picking wild garlic,” she told me. It’s about as far away from polystyrene and cling film as you can get. What is the team dynamic like? Brett and I have worked together since our Ducksoup days and we get on really well. We’re a bit of a good cop, bad cop team. Brett’s the good cop – I’ve never worked for anyone so laid-back. The restaurant opening was delayed by over-running building work and as a result the team had some core bonding time – we’re essentially a family now.
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In
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When it comes to opening a café, Olivia Grant thinks that seasonality is the recipe for success. Lauren Romano meets the owner of St Clements
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orry if the alarm goes off, I need to keep an eye on the slow roasted tomato and goats’ cheese tart,’ Olivia begins, apologetically, as I pour milk from a doll’s house-sized bottle into my tea. ‘Provenance forms the backbone of many restaurant menus these days, but the same can’t always be said for cafés,’ she says. As far as Olivia is concerned, this ethos doesn’t simply mean knowing the exact location of the chicken coop where the eggs on your sourdough toast are laid
(Home Farm, near Moreton Pinkney in Northamptonshire, in case you’re wondering); she is a firm believer that everything on your plate is currently ripe for the picking too. ‘You won’t see aubergines on the menu if it’s not summer,’ she explains. Olivia has poured 10 years’ experience of running a catering company into the menu here. Initially unsure as to what would tickle the local taste-buds, she soon found out that Fulham harbours the most health-conscious of eaters. Accordingly St Clements serves
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One pot dinner Even the most committed chefs need a night off. While convenience food can often involve microwavable gloop, locally-stocked One Pot meals from Soulful Food are decidedly more nourishing. Five autumnal favourites – from British Pulled Beef Chilli to Moroccan Chicken Tagine – have now been joined by a new flavour: Mexican Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Quinoa. £3.49, made by Soulful, available from Whole Foods Market (soulfulfood.com) - 30 -
Bircher muesli with grated apple and agave syrup for breakfast and smoked salmon on buckwheat blini with herb crème fraîche and leafy salad for lunch. Who needs cream cheese-frosted cupcakes when you can scoff banana, spelt and walnut muffins? And a bacon sarnie with lashings of ketchup is all very well and good, but smoked Yorkshire rashers with avocado, lemon mayo and wild rocket in a focaccia roll hits the hunger pangs with a sucker punch. ‘The menus evolve with the seasons
and according to what is available during that particular week. We are fortunate to work with some amazing suppliers,’ Olivia explains. Over the years she has built up an address book of contacts. Organic fruits, vegetables and salad come from Chegworth Valley in Kent, and the café bakes with Doves Farm organic flour, as well as British butter and organic buttermilk from Ivy House Dairy Farm. Other produce is sourced closer to home: sausages and bacon are supplied by The Ginger Pig, the British cheese comes courtesy of Neal’s Yard Dairy, the seeded rye and sourdough bread hails from Bread Bread in Brixton and the coffee is hand-roasted in east London by Ozone Coffee Roasters. This is not the first time Olivia has owned a café. The original St Clements was based at Middle Temple near to the historic St Clements Danes church. ‘I had a friend who was a barrister there and she told me about the vacant site. I’d always wanted to run my own place, so I jumped at the chance.’ When that came to an end, it wasn’t long before Olivia was scouting around for another opportunity and she
didn’t have to look far. Two streets away from where she lives, the ideal premises became vacant. Over the past few months William Tozer Associates has transformed the
club every month,’ she says. And with that, right on cue, her alarm bleeps and she excuses herself to dash off to the kitchen, from where a delicious biscuity aroma wafts in her wake.
Provenance forms the backbone of many restaurants but the same can’t always be said for cafés space, sourcing reclaimed sleepers for the floor and old chemistry lab tables for the counter tops, while the shop front has been opened out to overlook a large decked area. The downstairs space is what really makes St Clements stand out, however. Used as an overspill for the brunch crowds on the weekend, the large area, complete with communal tables, can also be hired for private events, coffee mornings and dinner parties. Most excitingly, Olivia is busy preparing for her second St Clements supper club. The menu features dishes like fennel, fig and coppa salad with salted almonds, roast loin of venison with blackberries and thyme and damson and almond meringue roulade. ‘The plan is to host a supper
Bistro bargains Manuka Kitchen has become something of a local dining institution over the last year, even going so far as to receive the five-star stamp of approval from notoriously fussy eater AA Gill. Now the team has launched an autumn offer to match its new menu, which features dishes such as manuka honey and lemon grass cured salmon and pork belly with apple and fennel compote. Diners can choose one course from the main menu for £11.95 or two courses from £14.95, available Tuesday to Friday from 12 noon until 6pm. 510 Fulham Road, SW6 5NJ, 020 7736 7588 (manukakitchen.com) - 31 -
The next supper club takes place on Wednesday 24 September at 8pm. Tables available for two to 12 people. To make a reservation, speak to Allison or Olivia, or email olivia@stclementscafe.co.uk
201 New Kings Road, SW6 4SR, 020 7998 8919 (stclementscafe.co.uk)
What to eat? For a light lunch, try the pearled spelt salad with roasted aubergine, peppers, tomatoes, olives, basil and lemon, or for weekend brunch, the scrambled eggs in buckwheat crêpes with roasted cherry tomatoes and comté cheese is a winner.
FULHAM Residents’ Journal
RESIDENTS’ CULTURE A forum for residents’ concerns and activities
The
local
watch
Belinda Donovan shares her experience of starting the borough’s Neighbourhood Watch Association
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n 2003 I started a Neighbourhood Watch in Fulham because I wanted to replicate one that was founded locally back in 1986. I loved attending the meetings and feeling like part of the community. As well as meeting the people who live on your street, the watch is a great way of sharing crime prevention tips and receiving free advice from the local crime prevention officer on making your home safe. Lord Hurd was the brains behind the original idea for the scheme, which he devised when he was Home Secretary in 1983 to create extra eyes and ears to help the local police. In 2005, five of the members who ran the existing Neighbourhood Watches in the borough were invited to a meeting in Hammersmith Town Hall to discuss our groups. I remember when we all drove home in one car we were amused to discover that for some reason we lived in almost adjoining streets; we wondered whether there was “something in the
water” where we lived. I was lucky enough to be elected as a local councillor in 2006 and was delighted to hear that part of my brief involved helping to establish as many neighbourhood watches as I could throughout the borough. In the beginning, I leafleted roads myself, asking if there was any interest. I was inundated by willing residents who wanted to organise a scheme for their street, and it wasn’t long before I was helping the Safer Neighbourhood Team to set up three new groups a week. A Neighbourhood Watch involves a coordinator who acts as a link with the residents of their road and the local Safer Neighbourhood Team. Meetings take place about twice a year, but the key is that members of the watch get to know how to report intelligence to help the police crack down on crime, as well as letting them know, for example, if they think an elderly neighbour may be in distress. After I had helped the police set - 32 -
up about 60 watches, the next thing to do was to get a Neighbourhood Watch Association in place to bring all the borough’s coordinators together to compare best practice. I also established an awards ceremony to recognise the Neighbourhood Watch that produced the most outstanding results. Lord Hurd very kindly allowed me to name the award after him. The borough’s Neighbourhood Watch Association has been a huge success and there are now more than 200 local watches. I often look back and think of the five of us driving home in the small car that night after the meeting in the town hall; we would need a large coach, if not two, to accommodate every coordinator now. If you would like to be part of this wonderful band of Neighbourhood Watch coordinators in Hammersmith and Fulham please don’t hesitate to contact Belinda on: belindadonovan89@aol.com
Planning applications
Spilling the beans Belinda Donovan goes on a quest to find Fulham’s best cup of coffee Café Tinto is a local phenomenon. The shop itself was bought 15 years ago by entrepreneurs Rob Baines and Pablo Uribe, the co-founders of SNOG, which, for people who don’t know, is the totally addictive frozen yoghurt chain. Two years later, as Hugo Jimenez, part of the management team explains to me, the owners decided to use the premises as a coffee shop where every delicious morsel is baked on-site. My youngest son adores Café Tinto, particularly the brunch; he really likes the fact that the English breakfast is served up in an individual frying pan. As for myself, being an unashamed chocoholic and cake fiend in general, I can tell you that the sweet treats alone make Café Tinto worth a visit. What’s more, you can feel virtuous knowing that they’re made with organic, gluten-free flour and natural sugars wherever possible. Hugo told me that Café Tinto tries to integrate itself into the community, and the friendly atmosphere certainly makes it easy to feel at home, especially when sat in the charming garden with a cappucino in hand. Being so near to Fulham Football Club means that it does get rather busy on match days, serving up takeaway drinks and snacks to incoming and parting fans, so if you’re after peace and quiet it’s a good idea to avoid visiting at those times. The passion that has gone into creating Café Tinto shines through. Whether you’re planning a business meeting, an informal family brunch or a relaxing supper, I cannot recommend it enough. 411 Fulham Palace Road, SW6 6SX, 020 7731 8232
DATE REGISTERED: 7 August ADDRESS: Waldemar Avenue PROPOSAL: Erection of an additional floor at roof level, formation of a roof terrace to the rear elevation of new floor including erection of railings and 1.7m obscured glazed screening around flat roof. DATE REGISTERED: 6 August ADDRESS: Hestercombe Avenue PROPOSAL: Erection of a rear extension at second floor level over part of the existing back addition following the removal of existing roof terrace. DATE REGISTERED: 6 August ADDRESS: Atalanta Street PROPOSAL: Retention of erection of a single storey rear extension, to the side and rear of the existing back addition following demolition of existing single-storey rear extension.
Planned roadworks and closures in and around September STREET
PLANNED WORK
DATES
WORKS OWNER
Bowerdean Street
Construct a new manhole chamber
Bradbourne Street Lay a new gas service in carriageway and footway
Until 8 September 3-10 September
Orbain Road
10-15 September
Thames Water 0845 920 0800 Fulcrum Pipelines Limited 0845 641 3010 Thames Water
Install a new water supply in carriageway
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MUST HAVES Don’t miss out on the most sought-after products and services from around the area
A NEW WAY TO RELAX The Blue Harbour Health Club and Spa at The Chelsea Harbour Hotel has launched a series of new treatments to keep visitors relaxed and refreshed this autumn. One of these options is the MONU Massage Candle Treatment, where scented candles melt the warm oils, which are then used during the process to unwind tired and stressed muscles. Lasting either 30 or 60 minutes and available in two beautifully scented blends – rose and patchouli (Relax) or grapefruit and lemongrass (Revive) – this is a beauty ritual tailored to your specific needs. Fans of the treatment can even purchase a travel candle in their preferred aroma to relive the relaxation at home. Prices start from £50, Blue Harbour Health Club and Spa, The Chelsea Harbour Hotel, SW10 0XG, 020 7300 5011 (blueharbourspa.co.uk)
Crowning glory Over the past year, UK-based luxury garden room specialist Crown Pavilions has been the recipient of several awards at prestigious events, including the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and the Harrogate Spring Flower Show. Little wonder, then, that the pavilions, wooden gazebos and bespoke outdoor buildings have been called ‘beautifully constructed’, ‘top notch’ and the ‘defining architectural focus of the garden’ by satisfied clients. Every Crown Pavilion garden room is hand-made to order by the company’s own craftsmen, using the finest materials and timehonoured techniques, and is meticulously hand-checked before leaving the workshop. £POA, 6B Lys Mill Farm, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5EP, 01491 612 820, enquiries@crownpavilions.com (crownpavilions.com)
DESIGNER DOORKNOBS Haute Déco is a specialist contemporary door handle company that creates artistic, statementled touches for luxury homes and private yachts. Led by founder and creative director MarieVéronique Swannell, the brand prides itself on being at the forefront of door-handle design and is renowned for products that exude individual style, understated glamour and effortless elegance. Swannell says: ‘It is important that doorknobs are tactile and comfortable to grip. They can impact the whole look of a room and are a key component to interior design. Whether discreet or dazzling, a well-chosen door handle can add a finishing touch to a luxurious interior, enhance a piece of furniture or dress-up a relatively ordinary wardrobe.’ Haute Déco, 556 King’s Road, SW6 2DZ, 020 7736 7171 (doorknobshop.com)
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FULHAM Residents’ Journal
property watch Experts shine a spotlight on local property news
The
knowledge
Liza-Jane Kelly, sales director at Marsh & Parsons explains why Bishops Park rules the roost in Fulham
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t seems fitting that Liza-Jane Kelly suggests that we meet at Fulham Palace. After all, where better to dissect the merits of the surrounding Bishops Park area than at the historic home of the Bishops of London, after whom the locale takes its name. ‘I have a four-year-old daughter and a four-month-old son who I take for a walk here every weekend,’ she tells me as we skirt past the refurbished children’s play area. ‘It gets quite busy during the school holidays with lots of people having picnics, but if you come early enough its very peaceful and you’re guaranteed to meet a new friendly face.’ From knowing which roads boast the biggest gardens to where to get the best cup of coffee (‘Café Tinto is an institution, a real local gem. My daughter loves the babychinos served there, and Paul the manager is
fantastic’), Liza-Jane is a font of local knowledge, much like her agents. In the same way that a cabbie has to take “The Knowledge”, the Marsh & Parsons team is required to have an
More and more people are beginning to appreciate the appeal of moving here encyclopedic grasp of the local streets, schools, watering holes and restaurants on the daily beat. ‘It’s not simply a case of knowing about the obvious places. We want our team to have hidden gems at the tip of their tongues. They need to know about the newsagent down the road that is open extra early, the name of the café where your dog will be greeted with treats, the date of the - 36 -
next farmers’ market, the bus routes that will get you into town, or where to go for your plants now that the Garden Centre is sadly closing down. These are the things that buyers want to find out before they move to an unfamiliar area,’ Liza-Jane explains. Marsh & Parsons’ Bishops Park office – the company’s second Fulham outlet – celebrated its first birthday this summer. The opening of this branch was a long time coming for an area which has traditionally been overshadowed by other popular SW6 addresses, such as the Peterborough Estate. But this is changing, Liza-Jane tells me. ‘More and more people are beginning to appreciate the appeal of moving here,’ she says. Family homes with the potential for both loft and basement extensions, bigger gardens and a whole raft of facilities on the doorstep, together with the peace and quiet of the river, are at the root of Bishops Park’s appeal. ‘Fulham Palace Road has already started to have something of a facelift and Putney Bridge Tube Station is only a 10 minute walk away,’ Liza-Jane continues. ‘Some people had the misconception that it was a bit out of the way over here, but in fact, we have our own community, which is actively involved in improving the area. The Friends of Bishops Park, for example has done fabulous work to ensure the park is a place everyone can enjoy.’ The property market in Bishops Park, like much of Fulham, experienced staggering price hikes in the first quarter of this year, with a
number of premium freehold houses rising by as much as 20 per cent. According to the Marsh & Parsons statistics, there were more than 25 buyers registered for every available property at that time. ‘During the typically busy spring period we experienced what I would refer to as a slight realignment in the market,’ Liza-Jane tells me. ‘The Mortgage Market Review released in April has had a hand in this. The emphasis is now on affordability and as a result we are noticing things slowing down slightly as bankers and borrowers get used to the regulations.’ Under the new mortgage guidelines, you can expect banks to probe you about everything from your daily spending to your weekly shopping bill. ‘They basically want to know your inner leg measurement,’ Liza-Jane jokes. With the imbalance of stock beginning to level out, buyers now have a little more choice. ‘I think there was an attitude for a while that if a property sold for £500,000, the following month the neighbour would expect to sell theirs for £600,000. Vendors’ expectations are now more realistic,’ she says. September traditionally marks a
time of invigoration for the property market after the summer. ‘People might have put the brakes on in August, but now they are back with renewed rigour and determination. I don’t think prices will go crazy, but we’ll see a healthy volume of sales,’ Liza-Jane concludes. She admits that as much as she would like a crystal ball, she is no Mystic Meg when it comes to predicting what the market has in store for the long term, especially if the rise in interest rates goes ahead sooner than expected. Her advice is based on practicality
The Marsh & Parsons team is required to have an encyclopedic grasp of the local streets rather than speculation. She strongly recommends that vendors put their properties on the market for a realistic price so as not to frighten people away. Her words of wisdom to potential buyers are to not be afraid to make offers, as the market is now more open to accepting them. As well as dishing out advice, Marsh
& Parsons also has a few tokens of appreciation up its sleeves for clients. When it comes to finally sealing the deal, people buying a property through the agents receive gifts ranging from candles to Champagne to Fortnum & Mason hampers, so they can crack open gourmet delights amid the unpacked boxes. Liza-Jane also tells me that the company offers a handyman or technician for an hour to make sure the transition into your new abode is a little less stressful. ‘In our weekly meetings everyone has to share something new about the area so that we are constantly educated. We make it our business to live and breathe Bishops Park,’ she assures. While most estate agents might be renowned for avoiding public transport, it is pleasantly surprising to hear that Liza-Jane’s team must pass the bus route test. ‘They need to know their way around by foot, tube, bus, boat and car, or else!’ she jokes. The bishops would be proud. 333 Fulham Palace Road, SW6 6TE, 020 7993 9888 (marshandparsons.co.uk) All images/ Sarel Jansen
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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 Douglas & Gordon 656 Fulham Road 020 7731 4391
Savills 191 New King’s Road 020 7731 9400 and 423 Fulham Palace Road 020 7578 9050
Goss & Co. 666 Fulham Road 020 7751 8326
Marsh & Parsons 105 Moore Park Road 020 7736 9822 and 333 Fulham Palace Road 020 7993 9888
Breteuil 280 Fulham Road 020 7351 6308
Martin & Co 94 Wandsworth Bridge Road 020 7731 2756
Knight Frank 203 New King’s Road 020 7751 2400
Strutt & Parker 701 Fulham Road 020 7731 7100
Winkworths Fulham and Parsons Green 40 New King’s Road 020 7731 3388 Chesterton Humberts ‘Three offices – one great postcode’ 78 New Kings Road 020 7731 4448
PROPERTY SEARCH AGENT Penn Holmes London Ltd ‘SW6 ladies Katie and Francesca specialise in buying properties for their clients here in Fulham.’ 55 Langthorne Street 07884 180480 07989 746499
FASHION Essam Guenedy 267 New King’s Road 020 7371 8010
Marc Wallace 261 New King’s Road 020 7736 6795
Katie & Jo 253 New King’s Road 020 7736 5304
Iceblu 24a New King’s Road 020 7371 9292
Claudia Sebire 136 Fulham Road 020 7835 1327
Mania Mia 307 New King’s Road 020 3441 1003
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
Natasha Coote 173 New King’s Road 020 7371 7526
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 - 38 -
luxury
Millennium & Copthorne Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road 020 7565 1400
HOME ANTIQUES A&L Antiques 284 Lillie Road 020 7610 2694
ARCHITECTS
Hogarth Architects Ltd 186 Dawes Road 020 7381 3409
INTERIOR DESIGN
linen
Alice Leigh Design
Cologne & Cotton 791 Fulham Road 020 7736 9261
12 Parkville Road 07801 823953 (aliceleigh.co.uk)
gallery
Piers Feetham Gallery 475 Fulham Road 020 7381 3031
WOOD FLOORING Bembé UK Ltd ‘German craft since 1780.’ 315-317 New King’s Road 020 7371 9090
schools & nurseries Chelsea Independent College 517-523 Fulham Road 020 7610 1114
Godolphin and Latymer School Iffley Road 020 8741 1936
Latymer Upper School 237 King Street 0845 638 5800
Eridge House Preparatory School 1 Fulham Park Road 020 7371 9009
Hurlingham and Chelsea School Peterborough Road 020 7731 2581
L’Ecole des Petits 2 Hazlebury Road 020 7371 8350
Fulham Cross Girls’ School Munster Road 020 7381 0861
Kensington Prep School 596 Fulham Road 020 7731 9300
Millie’s House Nursery & Pre-School 163 New King’s Road 020 7731 0440
Fulham Prep School 200 Greyhound Road 020 7371 9911
Lady Margaret School Parsons Green 020 7736 7138
Parayhouse School New King’s Road 020 7751 0914
essentials builder William Gaze Ltd. Basement, Loft and Extension Specialist 28 Imperial Square 020 7078 8874 (williamgazeltd.com)
childcare
Fulham Nannies 69 Stephendale Road 020 7736 8289
post office
Fulham Road Post Office 815 Fulham Road
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 - 39 -
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
KnightFrank.co.uk
Vera Road, Fulham SW6 A charming two bedroom house
This neutrally decorated house is conveniently located for the amenities on the Fulham Road. The property comprises of two double bedrooms, one bathroom, a reception room and kitchen. EPC rating E. Approximately 57.01 sq m ( 614 sq ft) Furnished Guide price: ÂŁ450 per week (FLQ161476)
KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings fulhamlettings@knightfrank.com 020 7751 2410
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The Printworks, Fulham SW6 A superb two bedroom apartment
This elegant building, formerly a printworks has been converted and enhanced blending the late Victorian character of the area with contemporary style. The property comprises of two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan kitchen/reception room and terrace. EPC rating C. Approximately 82 sq m (883 sq ft) Available unfurnished Guide price: ÂŁ695 per week (FLQ202478)
KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings fulhamlettings@knightfrank.com 020 7751 2410
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Rostrevor Road, Fulham SW6 Family home close to Parsons Green
A beautifully proportioned five bedroom terraced house benefiting from a large, mature garden and balanced accommodation throughout. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 4 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen/dining room, conservatory, study/5th bedroom, guest WC, garden. EPC rating D. Approximately 226.1 sq m (2,434 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ2,495,000 (FLH140062)
KnightFrank.co.uk/fulham fulham@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6475
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Favart Road, Fulham SW6 Family house in Parsons Green
A classically proportioned family house benefiting from a west-facing garden and gorgeous views over Eel Brook Common from all the rooms at the front. There is also potential for substantial extension (subject to planning consents). 5/6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2/3 reception rooms, guest WC, cellar, garden. Approximately 204.7 sq m (2,204 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ2,640,000 (FLH120019)
KnightFrank.co.uk/fulham fulham@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6475
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Patten Road, Wandsworth SW18 Exceptional lateral living
Stunning detached double fronted house in immaculate order with off street parking for several cars. 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms (3 en suite), kitchen/dining/family room, drawing room, playroom, gym, self-contained studio flat, downstairs cloakroom, coat room, utility room, wine room, plant room, garden, off street parking. EPC rating D. Approximately 527 sq m (5,672 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ4,900,000 (WND140160)
KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 0207768 77680993 0993
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Montevetro Building, Battersea SW11 Sensational west facing Thames views
Set on the first floor of the prestigious Montevetro building designed by Richard Rogers, this three bedroom apartment is spacious, contemporary and enjoys uninterupted views of the Thames. 3 bedrooms, reception room, 3 bathrooms, kitchen/breakfast room, residents’ leisure facilities including a gym, tennis court, steam room and sauna. EPC rating B. Approximately 150 sq m (1,615 sq ft) Leasehold Guide price: £1,850,000 (RVR140173)
KnightFrank.co.uk/riverside riverside@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7670
Fulham IN NUMBERS
Find out about the Fulham residential property market. In detail. In focus. In numbers. Visit savills.co.uk/fulham
Emma Stead 020 7731 9400 estead@savills.com
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1 A SUBSTANTIAL CORNER HOUSE WITH APPROVED PLANNING TO EXTEND hestercombe avenue, sw6 2 reception rooms ø kitchen/dining room ø study ø master bedroom suite ø 3 further bedrooms ø 2 further bathrooms ø utility room ø garden ø garage ø planning permission to extend ø 280 sq m (3,014 sq ft) ø EPC=E Guide £2.975 million Freehold
Savills Fulham Alex Richards arichards@savills.com
020 7731 9420
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A CHARMING PERIOD COTTAGE SET WITHIN THE POPULAR MUNSTER VILLAGE AREA orbain road, sw6 2 reception rooms ø kitchen ø 3 bedrooms ø bathroom ø shower room ø garden ø 97 sq m (1,047 sq ft) ø EPC=E
Guide £1.2 million Freehold
Savills Fulham - Parsons Green Edwina Drake edrake@savills.com
020 7731 9420
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STUNNING FAMILY HOME WITH WONDERFUL ORIGINAL FEATURES gironde road, sw6 Double reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø 4 bedrooms ø family bathroom ø cloakroom ø cellar ø garden ø 167 sq m (1,800 sq ft) ø EPC=D
Guide £1.8 million Freehold
Savills Fulham - Parsons Green Alfie Baldwin abaldwin@savills.com
020 7731 9420
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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
Guide £2.95 million Freehold
Savills Fulham - Parsons Green Emma Stead estead@savills.com
020 7731 9420
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PETERBOROUGH ESTATE HOME WITH FULL BASEMENT AND WEST FACING GARDEN perrymead street, sw6 Double reception room ø family room ø kitchen/ dining room ø 5 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms ø cloakroom ø utility room ø roof terrace ø west facing garden ø 272 sq m (2,928 sq ft) ø EPC=C
Guide £3.45 million Freehold
Savills Fulham - Parsons Green Rosalind Watson rwatson@savills.com
020 7731 9420
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A CONTEMPORARY GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT WITH DIRECT RIVER VIEWS imperial wharf, sw6 3 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø reception room ø kitchen ø balcony ø communal gardens ø off-street parking ø 204 sq m (2,194 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=B
Savills Fulham Sophie Curtis scurtis@savills.com
020 7731 2692 Furnished £1,500 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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AN OUTSTANDING FAMILY HOME FINISHED TO AN EXCEPTIONAL STANDARD ellerby street, sw6 6 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms ø reception room ø study ø family/media room ø open plan kitchen/dining/reception room ø wine room ø utility room ø 2 guest w.c's ø 326 sq m (3,504 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=C
Savills Fulham Kate Rotheram krotheram@savills.com
020 7578 9051
Unfurnished £2,900 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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Fulham
Kensington
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Niton Street SW6 £2,350,000 Having undergone a meticulous refurbishment, this four-bedroom family home is presented to the market in stunning condition throughout. The ground floor is home to a beautiful and elegant reception room with feature fireplace and solid wood flooring, an incredible kitchen/dining area leading out to a large south facing garden and a further outdoor kitchen area. The first floor boasts a wonderful master bedroom suite, three further double bedrooms (one en suite) and a family bathroom. Freehold. EPC=C. Sole Agents.
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Gironde Road SW6 £1,750,000 This charming house offers beautifully presented accommodation, in a quiet location, close to The River Thames. The property comprises a spacious reception room, with wooden floors and a stunning open plan eat-in kitchen, with doors leading out to a south facing patio garden. Upstairs there are three double bedrooms with good storage, one of which benefits from a modern en suite bathroom and an additional immaculate family bathroom. Freehold. EPC=D. Joint Sole Agent.
FULHAM: 020 7736 9822 sales.ful@marshandparsons.co.uk
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Britannia Road SW6 £2,200 per week Thoughtfully designed by award-winning Michaelis Boyd Architects, this stunning property boasts excellent living/entertaining space including a superb reception room and an open plan kitchen/living room leading out to a private garden. The bedroom accommodation boasts a magnificent master suite, two further double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a nanny suite in the basement with a private entrance. Benefits include off street parking, three terraces and two offices.
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Stokenchurch Street SW6 £1,650 per week This stunning ‘Lion house’ is presented in excellent condition, offering great living and entertaining space, arranged over four floors. The property comprises a stylish double reception room, utility room, a guest cloakroom, a family room and a modern kitchen/dining room with doors leading out to a decked/lawn garden. The bedroom accommodation comprises a superb master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, five further bedrooms and two bathrooms. EPC=D
FULHAM: 020 7736 9822 lets.ful@marshandparsons.co.uk Tenant fees apply, see www.marshandparsons.co.uk/services/lettings/tenant-fees for more information.
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Kings Road, SW3
To Let
We are delighted to offer this contemporary and stylish property in the heart of Chelsea , located on the eternally popular Kings road with its array of bars, restaurants and trendy shops. The stunning split level apartment offers a large reception space leading to an open plan kitchen/dining area and a fabulous private decked terrace. Upstairs there is a master bedroom with en suite bathroom, a separate shower room and mezzanine room which could be used as second bedroom or office. Offered furnished to a high standard this funky flat is available immediately.
Price: £675 per week
EPC Rating D
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Bishops Road, SW6
For Sale
A four bedroom family home located on the borders of Parsons Green and presented in beautiful condition. Accommodation comprising double reception room with wooden flooring, plantation shutters, storage cupboards and shelving. The kitchen/breakfast room has been extended with modern units and French doors to a patio garden. Ground floor WC, master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en suite bathroom, three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The fourth bedroom has an en suite WC which could easily be converted to a shower/ wet room. Bishops Road is ideally located for the large variety of amenities on the Fulham Road, including bars, restaurants and shops. It is within walking distance of Parsons Green and Fulham Broadway underground stations.
Price: £1,750,000
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Dancer Road, SW6
For Sale
A beautifully presented second floor conversion flat comprising reception room with a separate kitchen, modern bathroom and double bedroom with fitted wardrobes. Located off Fulham Road, the property is within easy walking distance to Parsons Green Station and a host of excellent local amenities including bars, restaurants, boutiques and food shopping.
Price: £585,000
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FULHAM Residents’ Journal
The age of
experience Goss & Co director Mathew Goss and lettings director Claire Mansell consider how the Fulham property market has changed over the years
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oss & Co might only have colourful artwork. ‘We want to create prompting borrowing restrictions from opened its doors in July, a less stressful environment for our the government. Mathew says that it but the team are far from clients,’ Claire adds. ‘When it comes is too early to say whether the new new arrivals on the block. to buying and selling a property, it’s mortgage criteria has directly affected Mathew and Claire, together with important to feel comfortable with the the Fulham market as most of his clients their fellow agents, have a collective agent because it can be the start of a have large deposits or are cash buyers, 30 years’ experience of the Fulham long relationship.’ however the price spike has started to market. Over that time they have As September begins, Goss & Co are level out. He predicts that the highest ridden the highs and the lows and are gearing up for the traditionally busier demand going forward will continue to consequently well-versed on the area. autumn period. ‘The market is most be for one and two-bedroom flats. ‘It feels as though we have matured active from £700,000 to £1.5million,’ Fulham remains a safe place to with our clients,’ Claire begins, invest and although yields with a smile. ‘Fulham has might not be as high and The market is most active changed so much; when I was capital growth not as fast as from £700,000 to £1.5million. This first based here, the September in up-and-coming areas, SW6 market was full of students, but isn’t suddenly going to fall price bracket covers two and threeof course, they can’t afford to out of favour. bedroom flats and small houses live here anymore.’ So for those who want ‘Our buyers have certainly to make their first steps been getting older,’ Mathew says. ‘The Mathew explains. ‘This price bracket towards securing an investment rental market is full of 30-somethings, covers two and three-bedroom flats here, what does the team advise? whereas on the sales side, buyers that and small houses. There is still a lot ‘The first thing every buyer has to are purchasing premium properties of interest for homes above £2million do is to make sure their finances are tend to be in their 40s. There’s also but the market doesn’t tend to be in order,’ Mathew stresses. ‘There much more of an international as fast. When buyers have that sort is no point going shopping without profile than ever before; areas like of budget, they are looking for a your wallet. Get a good solicitor the Peterborough Estate provide long-term property. The great thing who will move the transaction a “banker belt” for city workers about Fulham is that people tend to through efficiently. It’s no longer relocating from overseas.’ be ambitious and are always looking just a question of money; vendors in It’s not, however, merely a question to move up the property ladder. They London expect buyers to perform of experience that Goss & Co brings might start out in a one-bedroom flat, too, with many wanting to exchange to the negotiating table – Mathew and but over time they will begin searching in three to four weeks. How a buyer the team are taking a more relaxed for a three-bedroom house.’ performs is now just as important.’ approach. ‘You won’t walk in to find a The first quarter of the year was bank of desks,’ he explains, sitting in marked by significant increases in 666 Fulham Road, SW6 5RX, an armchair surrounded by an array of the price of premium properties, 020 7751 8326 (gossandco.com) To let: Houseboat Penelope, Cheyne Walk, £500 per week
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Chelsea
Fulham
A truly stunning five double bedroom house with a lovely garden, offering 2,074 sq.ft of beautifully presented living space on a popular tree-lined road in the heart of Parsons Green.
Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush
Kensington
Kensington Gate
5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite), 2 reception rooms, Kitchen/dining room, Patio garden, Roof terrace, EPC: E.
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Notting Hill
Pimlico & Westminster
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Balham
Battersea
Battersea Park
A beautifully presented Victorian terrace house offering 2,035 sq.ft of stunning living space. The kitchen provides access to a well-presented south-west facing garden.
Clapham
East Putney
Southfields & Earlsfield
4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en-suite), 2 reception rooms, Kitchen/dining room, Study, Garden, EPC: D.
West Putney
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Rostrevor Road SW6 ÂŁ1,295 per week Fees apply Unfurnished Fulham Lettings 020 7731 4791 | fulhamlets@dng.co.uk
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Balham
Battersea
North
Chelsea
Fulham
Battersea Park
An exceptional family home situated on this highly sought-after road in Fulham. The property offers well-proportioned living and entertaining space which includes an impressive full basement conversion.
Clapham
East Putney
Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush
Kensington
5 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Utility room, Cloakroom, Garden, Balcony, EPC: F.
Southfields & Earlsfield
West Putney
Kensington Gate
South Kensington
Notting Hill
Pimlico & Westminster
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Dwight House, SW6
Dwight House is a unique Grade II listed Georgian house built c. 1720 for the Dwight family, owners of the famous Fulham Pottery.
ÂŁ3,250,000 Freehold
2,454 sq ft (228 sq mt) EPC Rating D Drawing room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Dining room | Master bedroom with ensuite dressing room and bathroom | Five further bedrooms | Two further bathrooms | Media room/study | Utility room | Cloakroom | Garage with in roof storage | Garden
Fulham Sales 020 7731 7100 fulham@struttandparker.com
Radipole Road, SW6
An impressive six bedroom house on the favoured side of this hugely popular road moments from Parsons Green.
ÂŁ2,800,000 Freehold
2,508 sq ft (233 sq mt) EPC Rating E Drawing room | Kitchen/dining room | Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom | Five further bedrooms | Two further bathrooms | Shower room | Study | Garden | Cellar/utility room
Fulham Sales 020 7730 7100 fulham@struttandparker.com
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Rosebury Road, SW6
A charming two double bedroom split level flat occupying the first and second floors of this handsome terraced property.
£425 per week* Furnished
683 sq ft (63 sq mt) Reception room | Kitchen | Two double bedrooms | Bathroom | Garden
Fulham Lettings 020 7731 7100 fulham@struttandparker.com
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