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Dear Resident, We’re welcoming warmer weather with open arms, but just in case we’re treated to some of England’s famous April showers, the Journal has curated a collection of activities to enjoy come rain or shine. We’re enjoying a real culture kick this month – Elizabeth Finney discovers the humorous side of politics at the Political Cartoon Gallery and Café in Putney, page 26, and joins acclaimed actor Kenneth Cranham after his performance in The Father before it arrives at the Richmond Theatre this month, page 28. Emily Adams meets with architect Jo-anne Cowen to find out what really makes a house a home on page 12 and, with optimism, we step outside with garden designer Wendy Stokes to unearth her botanical world, page 14. Whether you’d like to find a new literary endeavour (p.24), beauty treatment (p.20) or eaterie to frequent (Tom Hagues has much to say about Blåbär in Putney, p.17) – we hope there’s something for everyone this issue.

COVER: Mural at Blåbär Nordic Lifestyle store in Putney, image courtesy of Sandra Linnea West and Oliver Goodier (page 17).

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Editorial Lead Elizabeth Finney

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Keep your finger on the pulse with our round-up of local news

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Takeaway triumph

A family-run Wimbledon restaurant has been announced as the best takeaway in Britain, receiving a national television advertising campaign as a prize. Ambience Restaurant, which doubles as a cocktail bar and restaurant with an authentic Turkish menu, has been in Wimbledon for 30 years. The winner was decided by Hungry House, a popular online takeaway platform, which analysed data from 11,000 restaurants and millions of customer reviews in order to rank takeaways based on star ratings, return rates, hygiene standards and popularity. Ambience Restaurant, 12-14 Leopold Road, SW19 7BD, 020 8946 4300, ambiencerestaurant.co.uk

A good course

The Richmond Golf Club has made a donation of £40,000 to the Richmondbased On Course Foundation, the only dedicated golf charity that supports the recovery of wounded, injured and ill service personnel and veterans of the Armed Forces. It aids both serving and ex-Armed Forces members to rebuild their lives by playing golf and working in the golf industry. Jeremy Williams, the club’s captain, announced the sum at his farewell dinner held for the end of his captaincy and presented a cheque to the foundation’s ambassador Carl Shadrake. The Richmond Golf Club, Sudbrook Lane, TW10 7AS, 020 8940 4351, therichmondgolfclub.com On Course Foundation, 28 Falstaff House, Bardolph Road, TW9 2LH, 020 8334 2010, oncoursefoundation.com

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SW19 A windmill in old Wimbledon

SW13 Musicians and melodies

The Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators have been successful in their bid for Heritage Lottery Funding, which was made in conjunction with the Windmill Museum Trustees. They’ve received a grant of £100,000 which will go towards restoring Wimbledon Windmill and extending the programme of activities for both the local community and visitors alike. The windmill was built in 1817 and is a Grade II*-listed structure located at the © Ian Howard via Wikimedia Commons heart of Wimbledon Common. Prue Whyte, chairman of the Conservators, stated: “We are delighted to have received the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund, which will enable us to start urgent and necessary renovation works.” Wimbledon Windmill Museum, Windmill Road, Wimbledon Common, SW19 5NR, wimbledonwindmill.org.uk / wpcc.org.uk

BBC Radio Sport journalist Eleanor Oldroyd has written a book in celebration of the many musicians who have flourished in Barnes over the centuries. Composers of Barnes: The Flow of Inspiration narrates the lives of these musicians, starting with George Frideric Handel and covering the musical timeline right up to today with the likes of Howard Goodall and Roxanna Panufnik. The book was launched at the end of last month as part of the Barnes Music Festival celebrations. £12.50, available from the festival website or Barnes Bookshop, 60 Church Road, SW13 0DQ, 020 8741 0786, barnesbookshop.co.uk / barnesmusicfestival.com

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A brand-new community website called Kew TW9 has been launched for residents. It has been developed by the community and supported by local businesses and organisations in order to provide news and advice for both visitors and locals. Kew societies, clubs, events and establishments can all post details of their work that might be useful for the community such as dates, opening times, parking availability and special deals. The Kew community has been working hard in recent years to cultivate the much-loved village atmosphere in TW9 with a series of events such as the Kew Fete and the Kew Village Market. We can’t wait to see what local event comes along next! kewtw9.org

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Times in Barnes

We’re not at all surprised to discover that Barnes has been named as one of the top 10 places to live in London, alongside Fulham, Hampstead and Fitzrovia. Hailed as a “watery oasis of bird hides, boardwalks and swaying grasses”, The Sunday Times has highlighted hotspots such as the Brown Dog, Tobias and the Angel, The Parish Bakery and the muchloved Olympic Studios. thesundaytimes.co.uk

[LOCAL INTEREST] Richmond Education and Enterprise Campus

KT1 To tweet, or not to tweet

If you fancy tickets to see King John at The Rose Theatre next month, be sure to head over to Kingston Libraries’ Twitter page at @kinglibheritage before 23 April. All you have to do is tweet a Shakespeare play in 140 characters, using the hashtag #BiddyBard, and you could be in with a chance of winning tickets to a truly fantastic show. kingston.gov.uk / rosetheatrekingston. org / twitter.com/ kinglibheritage

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Richmond Enterprise

Richmond Council planning committee has given recent proposals to create an Education and Enterprise Campus the go-ahead. Plans include improvements at Richmond upon Thames College and Clarendon SEN School, as well as a brand-new secondary school, and now they are just subject to GLA (Greater London Authority) sign-off. Robin Ghurbhurun, chief executive and principal of Richmond upon Thames College, said: “I am pleased we now have the green light to move forward with this innovative and exciting development. We have spent the past two years developing these designs, and engaging with the community

around the College to make sure they are aware of our plans.” Councillor Paul Hodgins, Richmond Council cabinet member for schools, said: “The plans for the Education and Enterprise Campus will not only provide Richmond College with state-of-the-art buildings and facilities, but will also give us a new secondary school and desperately needed new buildings for one of our SEN schools, Clarendon.” The new Richmond upon Thames secondary school will be the third new secondary in the borough since 2010. richmond.gov.uk / reec.org.uk TW1

Banking on Bond

This year’s James Bond-themed black-tie charity ball raised £8,500 for the Mayor of Richmond’s two charities: The Mulberry Centre and the Alzheimer’s Society. The annual event was held at York House in Twickenham last month and included a drinks reception, a three-course meal, an auction and dancing. Richmond’s Mayor Councillor Martin Seymour, said: “The James Bond-themed ball is always a spectacular event which raises a lot of money for charity. I would like to thank everyone who came along and gave their support.” richmond.gov.uk

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21-23 APR

Go with Poe The Q2 Players will be performing Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe this month, which weaves together four of his best-known tales: The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit and the Pendulum and The Fall of the House of Usher. Written by Eric Coble and directed by Scott Tilley, the play transports the audience into Poe’s dark world to witness him trying to convince both himself and the spectators that he is not mad. The show promises to be entertaining and grippingly chilling. Tickets £10, concessions £7.50, 8pm with a 2.30pm matinee on the Saturday, The Alexandra Room, St Luke’s Church, The Avenue, TW9 2AJ, q2players.org.uk / playscripts.com

Enjoy an evening of entertainment MAY with the charity Momentum, which supports local children undergoing cancer treatment. The black-tie event will feature a West End star-studded show with songs from popular musicals and plenty of dancing. Each ticket includes a champagne reception as well as a three-course dinner. The funds raised will go towards helping families all over Surrey and south west London throughout cancer treatment. The charity offers holidays, music therapy, renovations to local hospitals and psychology care, and as such a crucial organisation in the area, it’s worth digging deep for its Come Fly with Me extravaganza! Tickets £125, 6.30pm, Bank of England Club, Priory Lane, SW15 5JQ, 020 8974 5931, moment-um.org

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Sarah Kogan preparing her artwork, courtesty of The National Archives

History in art

Follow in the footsteps MAY of Barney Griew, a map-maker and scout who died at the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Artist and curator Sarah Kogan has pieced together the path of her great-uncle Barney, using his unpublished collection of letters and postcards in order to create her multimedia art project Changing the Landscape. The exhibition runs from 12 April to 17 September, and Sarah will be discussing her installation at this special event. Free admission, 2pm-3pm, The National Archives, Bessant Drive, TW9 4DU, 020 8876 3444, nationalarchives.gov.uk / changing-the-landscape.com

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Terrific Tudors Join the Tudors at 30 apr 2 may Hampton Court Palace and get transported back to 1533 – just in time for Anne Boleyn’s coronation as Queen of England. This is the third year the Tudors at the Tower Family Festival event has taken place and it’s one for the whole family. Enjoy activities including Tudor crafts, games, royal quests, candle-making or learning to aim a crossbow, all while meeting Tudor cooks, stonemasons and blacksmiths. Whether you’re a knight or a fool, there’s plenty of characters to don and lots of fun to be had. Included in palace admission, please see website for details. 10am-5pm, Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, KT8 9AU, 020 3166 6000, hrp.org.uk

CALENDAR A selection of the best happenings in the area

Stringing us along

If you’ve ever considered APR joining a music club, you might want to consider The Richmond Concert Society – members enjoy free admission to 10 events featuring some of the most talented musicians around. This month, the Elias String Quartet will be performing pieces by Benjamin Britten, Ludwig van Beethoven, Antonín Dvořák and Donald Grant in Twickenham, having completed their innovative Beethoven Project, which was broadcast by BBC Radio 3. Annual membership £45, concessions £15, guests of members £15 per concert, concessions £5, 7.45pm, St Mary the Virgin Church, TW1 3NJ, 020 8941 9221, richmondconcerts.co.uk / eliasstringquartet.com

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Spring palette The Worple Group of artists are holding a spring exhibition in Wimbledon this month, which will feature more than 200 stunning contemporary pieces of art created by the group’s 20 members. Visitors will be able to view a huge range of work, from abstracts and animals to landscapes and landmarks; there are also refreshments available and the ever-popular Favourite Painting competition. This year the spring exhibition will also see the artworks of guest artists Sheona Fothergill, Tricia Moss and George Megarry. Free entry, 10am-5.30pm, St Mark’s Church, St Mark’s Place, SW19 7ND, worplegroup.co.uk

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Raft Havana armchair in Rockford light grey leather from £1,605

Warm greys set against a light and airy backdrop are one of our favourite interior trends for spring – check out this brand-new soft leather armchair from Raft. Its new spring 2016 collection is awash with must-haves – subtle blue garland lights, rustic lanterns and a capsule range of furniture to complement its current products featuring this season’s textures and tones. You heard it here first. 17 Hill Street, TW9 1SX, 020 3826 3204, raftfurniture.co.uk

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Wild child It’s National Gardening Week from 11-17 April, so why not treat yourself to a few bits and bobs from the recently launched Laura Ashley Wild Meadow Collection? Each piece features a beautifully British floral pattern and will ensure all your gardening escapades are executed in style – while keeping muddy mishaps to a minimum! 218 Putney Bridge Road, SW15 2NA, 020 8789 2319, lauraashley.com / nationalgardeningweek.org.uk

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The architect for

your home From a two-man band to a thriving 20-person team, the Journal finds out how Jo Cowen Architects is transforming south west London, one house at a time EMILY ADAMS

itting inside the offices at Jo Cowen Architects, surrounded by soft grey tones and herringbone floors, the room is flooded with light. It’s crisp, clean and contemporary and everything I’d want in my own home, but trying to recreate that perfect look myself would be a daunting task. Fortunately, Jo-anne Cowen and her team are on hand to deliver exactly what their clients want. “We don’t have a specific ‘house’ style – we try to work as closely as possible with each client to understand their vision for their project – and then we use our skill and experience to maximise that vision architecturally,” she says. For Jo-anne, who set up the south London company five years ago to cater for the high-end residential market, it’s all about clients and giving them a complete architectural and interiors service. “I get so much enjoyment out of meeting a family, getting to know them and then designing spaces around them,” she says, before adding: “We’re not simply designing spaces for photographs, we’re also designing spaces to be lived in.”

Having worked on high-profile projects such as the redevelopment of the British Museum, the Leadenhall Building, and the Merano Tower for St James’, Jo-anne is no stranger to largescale developments. Both she and her co-director Chris Wilkinson were associates at celebrated international architectural practice Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners, and before that Jo-anne was at Foster & Partners. It

is this experience, she tells me, that helped her when setting up her own practice. “The rigour, high design standards and efficiency we learned in large-scale practices informs all our work here,” explains Cowen. But now it’s clear that whether it’s a developer, a family, or a young professional that they’re dealing with, the focus is always on the client, their requirements and timescales. “That’s what makes us unique: we are both very hands-on and we work extremely closely with each client, listening to their needs as well

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where we’ve done houses for them and end up doing their second homes too. We have loyal clients and, because of it, the practice has grown from word-of-mouth,” Jo-anne says warmly. “Once we do one house in the street, we tend to do both the neighbours’ houses too,” she adds. “There’s a common misconception that architects cost the client more money,” she continues, “but actually a good architect will protect their clients and ensure that they are paying the right price for what’s being done.” Put simply she says: “Being a good architect is being really clever with money, creating value for money,” and what client doesn’t want that? as offering our ideas – it’s always a collaborative process.” In just five years since the firm was set up, Jo-anne has developed a reputation for delivering the highest quality finished product but with a personal service. From a single standalone house up to multimillion pound developments, the practice is known for its extensive work in south-west London. So what is to thank for the company’s quick rise to success? “We’ve grown to where we are today partly because of the trust we’ve gained from leading estate agents,” explains Joanne. “We work really closely with local agents like John D Wood & Co, Savills, Knight Frank, Chestertons and Strutt & Parker at all stages of a project, from early site evaluation onwards.” Such strong relationships with these businesses mean that Jo Cowen Architects is entrusted with jobs right from the start, safe in the knowledge that it will do the right thing by the property. One good thing leads to another, and as their reputation has grown, so too has their portfolio. “We even have families

“The rigour, high design standards and efficiency we learned in large-scale practices informs all our work here” Speaking of money, we move on to the subject of the current cost of stamp duty and, with it, the growth of their market, as people choose to add space and value to their home rather than buying and selling. “On a standard traditional terrace house,” Jo-anne says, “we can double the square footage.” It’s no wonder the business is growing so rapidly when she tells me they’ve made 197 successful planning applications in just three years. “We’re planning experts,” she says – there’s no arguing with that. Jo Cowen Architects LTD, Burlington House, 184-186 New King’s Road, SW6 4NF, 020 7371 0357, jocowendesign.com

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through the garden gate Garden designer Wendy Stokes unlocks the door to her south west London horticultural heaven Elizabeth Finney

’m tucked away in a quiet corner of Kingston with garden designer Wendy Stokes, who is unassumingly panning through her portfolio of beautiful gardens. Her work is extraordinarily original – clematis spilling through trellises, meandering pathways, raised flowerbeds which double as seating and a dozen more ideas that she’s brought to life. “I get my inspiration from clients. It’s amazing when people are really enthusiastic and have lots of ideas, but equally there are many who don’t know what they want,” Wendy tells me animatedly. “I take along pictures for them to choose their favourite features. I always ask how they want to feel about the garden. That always reveals a lot.” Wendy’s design process is distinctive, as all the designs are hand-drawn. “I love being at the drawing board – that’s what takes the time and where the creative side is,” she tells me, beaming. “I like a challenge – awkward shapes, slopes or odd sizes – anything that makes the space more unusual.” As she shows me her intricate designs, I ask

her about her more themed projects. “One woman was keen on Hidcote Manor Garden in Gloucestershire, another on Gertrude Jekyll’s work,” she remembers. “It started when I did my own garden. I was inspired by Beth Chatto who did a beautiful gravel garden – I was completely obsessed! I signed up for a garden design course, and it’s been my profession for 12 years.” As we discuss various

“Many have become friends. I’m a godparent to the child of a former client”

plants and structures that she’s used in the past, it rapidly becomes clear that her knowledge of the natural world is vast – something she shares with each of her clients. Wendy explains: “I give them a planting report, with a list of everything that has gone into their garden and information about how to look after them – every single plant is documented.” Showing me one such plan, she continues: “There’s also that extra dimension of time and seasonality that you don’t necessarily have to think about in other areas of design. You’ve got to think about how it will work throughout the year. Generally I do it in layers – a layer for each season. I build it up so I can ensure there’s something coming out of the ground all year round.” I suddenly realise why so many of my own trips to the

garden centre have resulted in months of continuous brown earth. She laughs consolingly, adding: “I spend such a long time on those planting plans, considering where certain plants will grow naturally, how they grow over time and what needs to be planted during which season.” Our conversation inevitably veers off when I spy a curiouslooking border collie dog sprawled across one of her ‘garden in progress’ images. “Molly is my business partner! I take her everywhere.” In addition to Wendy’s expertise, her easy-going nature is yet another string to her bow. “I get to know my clients. We’ve gone on garden visits and to the Chelsea Flower Show together,” she says. “Many have become friends – I’m a godparent to the child of a former client. It’s lovely!” Her enthusiasm for her work is intoxicating and I quickly understand how helping people beautify their gardens “creates a whole nation of gardeners”. It’ll be some time before I have my own garden, but in the meantime it looks like I’ll have to hit the botanical books – or maybe I should just ask Wendy. Free initial consultations available, 07940 507 501, wendystokes.com

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John Fynan’s spring kitchen

Spring ushers in a bounty of produce reaching its peak during the season. As butchers, it is just as important for us to understand seasonality in fruit and vegetables as it is in sourcing the bestquality meat. As the seasons change, so do our eating habits. At this time of year, we find our

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customers move away from rich, hearty

We’re willing the weather to get warmer now that we’re aware of these guilt-free goodies – with cold-pressed virgin coconut oil and stevia leaf in the ingredients, you know that they’re not going to do you much harm. Three flavours run through the Oppo range: salted caramel with lucuma, Madagascan vanilla with baobab, and mint choc swirl with spirulina. Fancy, don’t you think? Available from Wholefoods, 1-3 George Street, TW9 1AB, 020 8334 4130, wholefoodsmarket.com / oppoicecream.co.uk

winter fare and lean towards lighter cuts and plenty of fresh greens. Lamb is at its most tender towards the end of April and into May. There is nothing better than a roast leg or shoulder, but why not try something more delicate? Lamb cutlets come from the rack and are extremely versatile. Whether you soak them in a classic garlic and herb marinade, or hit them with a handful of North African spices before grilling, they will hold their flavour and remain deliciously tender. Watercress and asparagus are at their best in April, and one of our favourite salads incorporates a couple of well-seasoned chicken thighs, simply

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food & drink New tasty treats to track down in the local area

grilled with a glug of extra virgin olive oil. By gently steaming asparagus tips, combined with the lightness of fresh watercress, grilled chicken thighs and a few shavings of an excellent parmesan,

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you have spring on a plate.

Before you purchase your morning coffee, have a think about that paper cup – here in Britain, we throw away more than eight million coffee cups a day and surprisingly few are recycled. Take some moral high ground with a Keep Cup – it’s lightweight and sturdy, but completely recyclable if it ever needs replacing. And here’s a tip: many coffee shop chains now offer a discount if you buy your coffee in a reusable cup. Available from Oliver Bonas, £10.50-£12 (colours may vary). 4 The Quadrant, TW9 1BP, 020 8940 9124, oliverbonas.com / keepcup.com

Bavette, a cut of steak taken from the flank, is complemented perfectly by rocket, another leaf that is at its peak flavour in April. To get the best out of this beef cut you will need to cook it rapidly over a very intense heat – the pan will need to be smoking hot. A couple of minutes per side will result in a blushing, medium-rare steak. Once rested, cut it against the grain into halfinch slices, place on top of the lightly dressed rocket leaves and sprinkle with a pinch of coarse sea salt flakes. Next month, we light the barbecue! 88 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 1LL, 020 8788 6160, parsonsnose.co.uk

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FIK A FANTASTIC The Journal discovers the edible delights of Blåbär in Putney, as well as the home furnishing treats that will make you want to redecorate your home Tom Hagues

t’s not often you walk into a shop-cum-café and think: “Yes, this is where I’m going to live from now on.” Many places offering coffees, cakes and sandwiches insist that their establishment is homely, but whose home has a dining room in it with multiple tables and, alarmingly, several strangers sitting around chatting? As you can tell, I’ve long been a cynic when it comes to ‘homely cafés’ – but that’s not the case any more. Blåbär is a Swedishinspired slice of gorgeousness nestled on Lacy Road, just off Putney High Street. It sells cards, framed artworks and home accessories, which are all on-trend, tasteful and

utterly timeless. You could easily deck your living room out with most of the fixtures it has on offer and not have to change them for decades, such is their easy, effortless coolness. It doesn’t look like a traditional café, either, which is something that the owners, Sandra and Oliver, were keen to avoid. The food on offer includes fabulous cinnamon buns, which are baked throughout the day and are best taken with coffee for fika – the much-lauded Swedish coffee break – and chocolate treats galore. There’s a small menu for sandwiches served open that are not only delicious, but also jaw-droppingly beautiful. Think vibrant beetroot,

Not only delicious, but also jaw-droppingly beautiful velvety avocado, tongue-pink smoked salmon and moreish meatballs, and you’ll get a good impression of the healthy rye bread-adorning goodness that is served here. I discuss the homeware and accessories with Sandra, who tells me that they’re all from up-and-coming Nordic designers. Each of the items complement each other – whether on purpose or just through sheer, stylish coincidence – and it gives

a sense that this look can be achieved easily in your own home. With a relaxed atmosphere, a very helpful Sandra and incredible food, you can easily pop in for a cinnamon bun and end up staying for lunch and leaving with all the fixtures needed to redesign your home. I leave with a card designed by Oliver that has a Swedish phrase about being accommodating on it, which translates to: “If there’s room in the heart, there’s room for the arse,” and you feel exactly that when you step into the ever-welcoming Blåbär. Blåbär, 3A Lacy Road, SW15 1NH, 020 8780 2723, blabar.london

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Read it and Eat The Journal speaks with CEO Chris Mansi and head of Optimum Nutrition Clinics Nicola Moore at the Institute of Nutrition (ION) about their fantastic world of food Sophie joseph Why is it important to teach people about nutrition?

N: There are so many conflicting messages out there suggesting what they should eat that it’s really a minefield. It’s important to help people take control of their health and to understand the power they have to live a healthy lifestyle without relying on other things within the social setting. C: There are certain core things that we’re looking for – to get more fruit and vegetables into the diet, and to get more quality foods intergrated too. We work on a principle: what does the client need more of and what do they need to get rid of ? N: Most people don’t listen to their hunger or fullness mechanisms initally, but over time people become a lot more mindful and self-aware.

How has public opinion changed?

N: I’ve noticed a change when I’m out and about, watching what people are now buying and eating. The trend in teens to twenties is now much more about health – many are having green juices instead of going out drinking. C: Thirty years ago you could just about find a loaf of wholemeal bread!

how do you advise stressed clients?

N: We would start by acknowledging that you’re not always going to be able to take that stress away, so it’s about helping the body adapt. We’d begin by helping that person start to eat regularly. When you go through a stress situation your body releases hormones to help the body adapt shortterm, but long-term it can have a negative impact.

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“The ultimate aim is to empower and educate someone so they can take control of their own health” how about Fad diets?

N: Trend diets aren’t useful; we’re looking for people to adapt and change over a period of time the way they think about and their relationship with food. There are no standard diets or approaches, it’s about the individual and how food fits into their life. To make it work you have to problem solve and explore how to take the fear away.

What issues do you see in the clinic?

N: There’s such a huge range. Digestive problems, stress, anxiety, female health, depression, fatigue. Then there are clients who have conditions that they feel they’re not managing well,

an underactive thyroid, Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease – so we work with them alongside their GP to improve their diet and actually help their medications work better for them. C: Food can do three things; It can either make drugs act worse in the body, act more efficiently or it will have no effect at all. For example, grapefruit holds an ingredient that slows down the detoxification of certain drugs so keeps them in the body for longer. For some people that is important because it keeps them protected for longer, but keeping other drugs in the body for longer can be really dangerous.

C: Sleep is important, so we do a lot of work building sleep back in and getting a rhythm back. People’s bedrooms have become something other than a place to sleep. N: We also look at how stress influences what they eat – some people stop eating, others overeat or go for the wrong foods. You can use food to help you with stress but often it’s a short-term fix. A lot of it for us comes back to education – if someone understands why something is not working for them or why their eating or drinking habits are undermining their health, then they have the power to make positive changes. The ultimate aim is to empower and educate someone so they can take control of their own health. Ambassador House, Paradise Road, TW9 1SQ, 020 8614 7800, ion.ac.uk

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How well do you know your sunscreen? With the clocks now back to British Summer Time – we are fast approaching better weather and longer daylight hours. Many of us are concerned with ageing of the skin, and sun protection plays an enormous role in keeping skin looking youthful. SPF (sun protection factor) is something we have all heard of, and this is the rating to pay attention to. It rates the level of protection against UVB (shortwave) rays, the ultra violet (UV) rays that burn the skin, and it’s important to be wary both on

[news]

health & beauty The Journal tries and tests the latest beauty picks for spring

holiday abroad and at home in the UK. Have you ever noticed the PA rating? The PA rating refers to the amount of protection against UVA (longwave) rays. As a skin specialist I see clients every day who battle with the after-effects of UVA damage, and a higher PA rating can protect against pigmentation and ageing. At The Balcony we highly reccommend Murad’s award-winning Invisiblur™ Perfecting Shield. It’s a 5-in-1

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[review]

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’m welcomed into a cosy treatment room at The Balcony by owner and beauty therapist Rachel Staggs, whose work is wellknown across Richmond, Hampshire and Windsor. After a friendly consultation, I settle under a duvet on the warm bed while she prepares to work her magic on my poor, mistreated skin. She begins by gently cleansing my face using a range of gorgeous Murad products, removing any traces of dirt and make-up so that she has a clean canvas to work with. Next, she begins with the A-Lift treatment, revolutionised by Nouveau Skin Therapy. Using two rather odd-looking probelike devices, Rachel applies nanocurrents to the surface of my face. I barely feel a thing while she explains how the treatment improves hydration and circulation in your face, which in turn encourages the production of collagen. Next comes the Big Timer – the Dermatude Meta Therapy treatment uses tiny needles to make invisible micro-perforations in your skin, causing your body to shift into repair mode so that more collagen and elastin is produced. Admittedly, it’s uncomfortable, but I’m promised that the long-lasting

“Rachel’s carefully curated set of treatments has me utterly amazed – and a total convert”

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[health & beauty]

Happy Holidays

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[literature]

balancing the books A round-up of family literary offerings to look forward this spring to from Richmond-based publisher Alma Books

Six

Mammissima

Caramel Hearts

The Emergency Zoo

By M.M. Vaughan, £7.99

By Elisabetta Minervini, £20

By Elizabeth Murray, £7.99

By Miriam Halahmy, £6.99

Published by Alma Books

Published by Bloomsbury

Published by Alma Books

Available 21 April (Ages 9-12)

Available 5 May

Available 19 May (Ages 12+)

Available 26 May (Ages 9-12)

Join Parker and Emma Banks on their whirlwind adventure, where they try to solve the mystery of their father’s kidnap with the help of best friend Michael and an albino pig. The Banks family had moved from London to New York after the death of their mother where their father, a scientist, begins work on a new and mysterious job. Alerted to their father’s kidnap via E.F.E – a device invented to enable Emma, who is deaf, communicate telepathically with her family, the kids set out on their mission. This is a lively sci-fi story for children with a passion for exciting escapades and a big imagination.

Alma Books’ very own Elisabetta Minervini has brought the dishes from her home in Puglia to London, which are perfect for busy families who enjoy nutritious and traditional Italian dishes such as orecchiette pasta with broccoli, homemade pizza, stuffed peppers and octopus salad. Using simple ingredients to create some magnificent flavours, Elisabetta has carefully honed her favourite recipes down within the pages of Mammissima to offer quick, delicious and easyto-prepared meals for the whole family.

With dad out of the picture and mum in a recovery centre for alcoholics, 14-year-old Liv Bloom already has quite a lot on her plate. This comingof-age story sees her go through all the trials and tribulations of teenage life – love rivalry, school bullies, self-discovery and friendship, but there is an additional twist. One day she finds a recipe book in her mother’s handwriting which sends her on her own, very personal journey. Murray’s story is structured around delicious cake recipes and is a tale brimming with love and hope.

With Britain on the brink of World War II, best friends Tilly and Rosy are getting ready to be evacuated from London to the countryside. But in all the commotion and panic of war, what will happen to their beloved pets? On finding out that they can’t take their dog and cat with them, the two 12-year-olds hatch a plan. They hide their pets in a derelict hut in the woods, which flourishes into an emergency zoo as other children catch on to the plan. Their story is inspired by true events and is a powerful tale of camaraderie that highlights animal rights.

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[culture]

[literature]

to be, or not to be

The Journal gets philosophical as it reads Sarah Bakewell’s At the Existentialist Café EMILY ADAMS

icture a typical scene in the streets of Paris in 1933 where three friends are drinking apricot cocktails outside a Parisian café and putting the world to rights. Now imagine that those three friends are the well-known existentialist philosophers of the 20th century, Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir and Albert Camus. That’s how author Sarah Bakewell pictures it happening – a group of the biggest names in philosophy answering life’s greatest questions. It’s an interesting concept and a refreshingly new approach to tackling what could easily be a very uninteresting topic. Instead, Bakewell takes us back to a time when it was cool to be an existentialist; when it was a fashion and a mood as much as a theory. At the Existentialist Café takes you into the world of the philosophers and makes it more accessible to newcomers. “Freedom has come into the spotlight again,” Bakewell says. “We find ourselves surveilled and managed to an extraordinary degree, farmed for our personal data and, fed consumer goods but discouraged from speaking our minds,” she muses, instantly bringing the topic bang up to date. After a whirlwind history of the key players in existentialism in the first

chapter, I’ve wound myself up in an web of French names and baffling philosophies that have got me thinking “who am I” and “if I am, what does it mean to be?”, but luckily on page 33, Bakewell brings me back to round up everything. “What is existentialism anyway?” she asks, before giving us her own simplistic interpretation. She’s straight to the point and I’m ready to dive back in. Along the way, we meet Martin Heidegger, Edmund Husserl, Karl Jaspers and Maurice Merleau-Ponty among other philosophers, playwrights and revolutionaries as they all meet at the so-called ‘Existentialist Café’. “There are so many conversations to overhear,” writes Bakewell, “one hardly knows which way

“Existentialist ideas and attitudes have embedded themselves so deeply into modern culture”

to wag one’s ears”, as though she’s sat observing the masters at work in 1933. This is not, however, a book for some light bed time reading, (it’s a fairly heavy read from the outset), but with witty bursts of Bakewell’s thoughts and interpretations. For those of you new to the existentialist scene, there’s a lot to take in, but Bakewell has a light and witty tone that makes it all a little less daunting, and having written How to Live: A Biography of Montaigne she is well-qualified to teach us about French thought. Maybe existentialism isn’t the coolest, newest idea around but as Bakewell concludes, “Existentialist ideas and attitudes have embedded themselves so deeply into modern culture that we hardly think of think of them as existentialist at all”. Indeed, I may have not identified with existentialism in any form before reading Bakewell’s musings, but it’s a much more relevant and up-to-date topic than I could have ever imagined. If you fancy adding something slightly different to your coffee table, I’d give this a go, or not; after all, you’re free to do and be whatever you want. At the Existentialist Café Freedom, Being & Apricot Cocktails by Sarah Bakewell, £16.99, published by Chatto & Windus

[interview]

Make ’em

laugh Dr Tim Benson of The Political Cartoon Gallery fills in the blanks in the colourful history of editorial cartoons in the UK ELIZABETH FINNEY

t’s a sunny morning in Putney and I’m welcomed into The Political Cartoon Gallery and café by Julie Dangoor and Dr Tim Benson. They launched the gallery in 2004, which was originally situated just off Tottenham Court Road. The pair then moved their gallery to Putney in October last year, and walk along the river from their home in Barnes every day. Tim has been described on multiple occasions as Britain’s leading expert on political cartoons, and holds the annual and exceedingly popular Political Cartoon of the Year Awards – notably, the 2015 prizes were presented by former Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and more than 100 MPs attended the event. “This is a unique facility,” Tim says briskly:

“This is the only gallery in the world and I suppose there’s a reason for that – it’s pretty niche, but it’s a very much undervalued art form.” Niche is certainly accurate, but I have to admit I find it very surprising. The walls are daubed with colourful satire, covering a range of eternally relevant topics stretching back to World War I and II. “They first came about in order to break up the enormous amount of text you found in newspapers, because obviously photographs didn’t exist,” Tim explains. “The best thing is that they sum up greatly complex events and situations in simple way.” He goes on to tell me that the first ever full-time editorial cartoonist was a gentleman called Sir Francis Carruthers Gould

for the Westminster Gazette at the end of the 19th century, which began the explosion in regular editorial cartoons, which, unlike nowadays, were seldom found in the broadsheets. “In those days there wasn’t television and radio was in its infancy, so people found out what was going on in the world through newspapers,” Tim says matterof-factly. “Circulations were in their millions. The cartoonists were major celebrities – before the war there were three political cartoonists in Madame Tussauds.” Taking a sip of coffee, he adds: “The problem is the circulations are falling, and newspapers will never get that back. I don’t think the cartoon works in the same way online because you come across it in a newspaper so you can’t miss it, whereas online you have to seek it out.” The unabashed nature of the editorial cartoon has enabled newspapers to pass brutally honest comment in the form of visual metaphor without writing a single defamatory word. “Generally they’re directed towards politicians, and it would be very foolish for them to attempt to sue a cartoonist, because they’d have to take on the newspaper as well,” Tim chuckles. “Most of them are flattered though until they get to the very top and then they can become very thin-skinned. Churchill said politicians start to worry when they stop appearing in cartoons. That’s when they’re in trouble – they’re no longer important.”

[CULTURE] L-R: Peter Schrank in The Independent on Sunday (10 May 2015); Telegraph Bob Cartoons in The Saturday Telegraph (1 August 2015); Morten Morland in The Times (13 August 2015); Scott Clissold in The Sunday Express (21 June 2015)

I wonder aloud if there has ever been much backlash considering the confrontational and sometimes offensive style of some of these cartoons, noting a drawing of David Cameron depicted as a condom hanging next to us. “It was easier to offend in years gone by, it’s much harder now. Generally, if they are put off by cartoons of themselves it’s because of matters of vanity rather than because of their politics.” He points out an overweight Gordon Brown, Tony Blair with a receding hairline and a famously aged Winston Churchill. “We have a wide range of freedom of expression and within that there’s a degree of self-censorship,” Tim tells me. “Cartoons can provoke fury and emotion. The problem these days is that basically newspapers get cartoonists who are in sympathy with their own political line. For example, David Low was left-wing but he was employed by the Evening Standard, which was a conservative newspaper, so he used to rile up the readership and created controversy, which made it interesting.” I ask him how that’s changed in more recent years and he responds pensively: “In the old days they were either on the left or on the right, but today cartoonists tend to play Devil’s Advocate. They attack everyone and hold them to account.” He pauses for thought, adding: “With cartooning you’re reacting to the news. If you’re supporting a particular agenda it becomes propaganda, which is very predictable and dull.”

It’s very well discussing the level of backlash that comes in the form of Gordon Brown begrudgingly starting a diet, but there have been catastrophes that have come as a direct result of satirical imagery. “Obviously it’s quite dangerous being a political cartoonist – a number have lost their lives,” Tim says earnestly, referring to the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris last year. “Cartoonists have a responsibility – religion is very emotive, it’s an emotional mine field.” He

“Today cartoonists tend to play Devil’s Advocate. They attack everyone and hold them to account” goes on to tell me that there have always been those who apparently dislike being portrayed, from John Major and Winston Churchill to Vladimir Putin. “The media creates a lot of these controversies itself. If it wasn’t for the media, we wouldn’t know about a lot of this stuff.” I try not to be amazed by Tim’s remarkably extensive knowledge – aside from his annual The Best of Britain’s Political Cartoon book, he has had a myriad other titles published, often in collaboration with one of the gallery’s exhibitions. The most recent, which was opened on 16 March by renowned author and journalist Sir Max Hastings,

is entitled On the Right Lines: Celebrating 50 years of cartoons in The Daily Telegraph 1966-2016. Not only is he hugely celebrated in his field, but Hastings’ stepfather was Sir Osbert Lancaster, the first ever pocket cartoonist. Tim informs me he plans a Donald Trump exhibition for September, regardless of whether he wins or loses in the elections. “People like contemporary – I’m more interested in the historical side of things but contemporary issues are of more interest to the general public.” Tim highlights why political cartoons are important to society: “Political cartoons are a fantastic way to learn about the past, about history and politics, and a good way to get young people interested in history rather than wading through pages of text. The great thing about the cartoon is the immediacy, in a good one you pick up the meaning in seconds.” I ask Tim his views on budding cartoonists. He laughs warmly: “It’s a ridiculous way to earn a living – there are about five or six full-time jobs and it’s ever decreasing, especially now that The Independent has gone. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone!” Like the gallery’s décor, he’s brutally honest. But as I look around the airy space threaded through with patches of humour and colour, I can certainly think of worse talents to make use of. The Political Cartoon Gallery, 16 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 1JP, 020 8789 0111, original-political-cartoon.com

Kenneth Cranham (André) in The Father, all photography by Mark Douet

[Interview]

trodden boards Kenneth Cranham talks about the past, present and future of his boundless acting career spanning more than half a century elizabeth finney

efore I get my bearings, a voice half sings my name from the stairs. The crinkled face of criticallyacclaimed thespian Kenneth Cranham appears: “Now you come with me, don’t pay any attention to that one,” pointing at the man smiling from the sign-in desk. The walls of his dressing room are daubed with photographs of acting icons, dapper parents and wide-eyed daughters. He laughs as I mention how characterful his children are, telling me that the youngest is now at drama school. “What are you going to do? Look around and think ‘I’d rather work in an office?’” Kenneth Cranham is a pleasant mix of contradictory traits: flamboyant but brisk,

sweet yet sharp, traditional yet unfathomably cool. A wellseasoned performer both onstage and on-screen, Kenneth knows what he’s doing. He’s performed as André more than 200 times – nothing compared to his 796 runs in An Inspector Calls. “I’ve been the distance –

Kenneth Cranham (André)

“It’s a stable salute to the fact that men always think there’s nothing wrong with them”

this is my third daughter and my fourth cast.” Kenneth fixes me with a level gaze, adding: “You can see why I do it – how many parts are there like this?” André is unique to play and terribly familiar to watch, which gives the piece true grit. “This is a stripped down, modern tragedy,” Kenneth explains. “It’s a stable salute to the fact that men always think that there’s nothing wrong with them.” He reads a letter he recieved that outlines how the play helped him to understand the confusion and fear in his own father suffering from dementia. Kenneth sits back. “I didn’t realise I was becoming involved in something that was going to affect people in this way.” I ask him how he finds playing such a tough role. “I do it differently every night!” He pauses thoughtfully and adds: “In my experience, I’ve found that when a real disaster happens to someone, they’re often sweeter than they’ve ever been, so that’s an element I like to give him. But my responsibility is to not make him ask for sympathy.” I’m hypnotised by Kenneth’s demeanour as he regales me with stories. The businessman in Lithuania who travelled with five films, one of which was Layer Cake. His Vogue photoshoot, and filming in Cameroon. The “Wild West” of The Royal Court where Kenneth befriended Joe Orton, Edward Bond and Harold Pinter, and where Ian McKellen had to avoid a furious snubbed actor by sneaking out after performances. “The theatre is a happening event – it attracts all these other elements,” Kenneth says. elements such as Mick Jagger, David Hockney and Samuel Beckett. It’s amazing he’s so incredibly grounded, calm and collected. “It’s all a bit heightened isn’t it?” he says, smiling simply.

[CULTURE]

[theatre REVIEW]

mind games

An uncomfortably brilliant insight into a slowly decaying mind at The Father by Florian Zeller elizabeth finney

here’s a blinding light that borders the stage as the audience are plunged into darkness and strangely familiar music begins to play. It keeps skipping, looping back and scratching as if being destroyed by a broken record player. Suddenly the stage lights go up and I meet André (Kenneth Cranham), an elderly gentleman pottering around what appears to be his flat. Written by French playwright Florian Zeller and translated by Christopher Hampton, The Father “attempts to understand, through theatre, the situation of an old man who has lost all his bearings and arrived at that moment where his kingdom dissolves.” Through a series of vaguely normal, disjointed and savagely unforgiving scenes, I watch André disintegrate. Initially lively and well put-together, I’m encouraged to see my hero gallivanting around his flat in search of his watch. There’s no problem, of course, people misplace things all the time. Veiled in a buoyant humour and an eccentric demeanour, I want to trust André that there is nothing wrong. But as his daughter Anne (Amanda Drew) enters, leaves and re-enters with different faces and different endeavours within seconds, I realise that things are not as they seem. Which worried face is that of his daughter? Is she married or divorced? Is this really

Kenneth Cranham (André), Amanda Drew (Anne) and Daniel Flynn (Pierre)

Rebecca Charles (Woman) and Kenneth Cranham (André)

André’s flat? Though I’m never certain why his watch vanishes from his wrist repeatedly, the only thing I’m allowed to be sure of in the whole play is where it will inevitably turn up – though he does not get to partake in the joke. Director James Macdonald has effectively constructed an increasingly deconstructed view of the world from behind André’s eyes. A naturalistic set that consistently changes on a minute scale becomes more minimalist as André’s possessions and memories

“Zeller’s masterpiece immerses the audience beneath cascading waves of confusion and undulating emotional turmoil”

disappear around him – this combined with truly astonishing performances from the whole cast means that Macdonald successfully delivers a comprehensible experience of dementia. By the end we see André at his very worst – Cranham’s finale is raw and exhausted. It’s unsurprising he won Best Actor in the Critic Circle Awards for his performance – his ability to portray the range of emotion and the unpredictability of how intensely the disease takes hold at any one moment is so realistic it is eerily close to my experiences encountering those with dementia. I implore everyone to watch this play, whether they are already having to witness the undignified monstrosity that is dementia or not. Altogether gentle, yet crushingly honest, Zeller’s masterpiece immerses the audience beneath cascading waves of confusion and undulating emotional turmoil, only allowing it to tread water for the briefest of moments before sending it under again. No amount of reading or research could give me any understanding of this incomprehensible disease quite like The Father achieved for me in just one act. The Father, 11-16 April, tickets from £14.40, 7.30pm with a 2.30pm matinee on Wednesday and Saturday. Richmond Theatre, The Green, TW9 1QJ, 0844 871 7651, atgtickets.com

[CULTURE] Painting of Ursula by Ulla Plougmand, ulla-art.com

[dna]

the origins

Professor Bryan Sykes is at the forefront of the DNA industry, as the Journal finds out FRANCESCA LEE

hen I think of a professor, my mind instantly conjures up a man in a lab coat holding test tubes with smoke mysteriously rising from concoctions he might be creating. I think I have been watching too many films or too many episodes of The Big Bang Theory. When I meet Professor Bryan Sykes at The Athenaeum Club on Pall Mall, I can confirm that he matches my preconceptions of what I think a professor might look like, minus the lab coat and test tubes, of course. A world-renowned expert in ancient DNA who’s at the forefront of this exciting industry, Professor Sykes of Human Genetics and, importantly, the University of Oxford has worked on many

high-profile cases over his career, including that of the Cheddar Man; the name given to the remains of a human male found in Gough’s Cave in Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, as well as the many individuals who have claimed to be

Professor Sykes is a world-renowned expert in ancient DNA surviving members of the Russian Royal Family and more than a smattering of celebrities. “I am fascinated by our descendants, and over the past 10 years my team and I have developed the most complete DNA family tree; I can trace any person back to what I have

named The Seven Daughters of Eve,” he says. The professor wrote his aforementioned bestselling book on his findings, which describe the ancestry of how each person can be traced back through seven women. The professor and his team discovered the link between surnames and Y-chromosomes, which has since gone on to become the mainstay of genetic genealogy. Setting up Oxford Ancestors in 2001 with the help of the University of Oxford, Bryan has developed a product whereby anyone can have their DNA analysed. The Journal tested it out: When I first heard I could trace my ancestors back tens of thousands of years, I confess I was more than interested. I was given a simple swab test, which was then

processed in the lab in Oxford; and after being analysed, I was sent a very interesting package. This included everything from my DNA sequence to The Golden Thread which shows how every European is connected to Eve. I discovered that I am descended from Ursula and I’m a member of the Ursula clan (of which only 11 per cent of modern Europeans are descended) and received full information about her story, as well as the professor’s book on this fascinating subject. It was a very interesting read and is ideal for anyone who has ever wondered who they are and where they came from. oxfordancestors.com

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[LIFESTYLE] A different deck

Duck, duck, goose

If you’re bored of the same old board games, why not try out Sneaky Cards? Suitable for ages 12 and above, players become ‘secret agents of joy’ – the main objective of the game is to complete the challenges, which cover everything you could think of, from baking a cake for a friend to going screen-free for 24 hours. Available from Pandemonium, 125 Sheen Lane, SW14 8AE, 020 8878 0866, sneakycards.com

Head to the WWT London Wetland Centre to help them find their missing ducklings – follow the Easter Giant Duck Hunt and join in with a myriad other Easter activities such as pond dipping, eggpainting and crafts. Now that that spring is officially here, a day in Barnes is the perfect way to shake off the cobwebs. Normal admission charges apply, and the duck hunt trail costs £1 each per person, which includes a prize. Until 10 April, WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, SW13 9WT, 020 8409 4400, wwt.org.uk Image courtesy of WWT

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kids’ corner

Antics, entertainment and activities for the kids this April

Spellbound Grab a broomstick (or I suppose a mop, at a push) and fly on down to Kingston to join The Witches in the retelling of the worldrenowned Roald Dahl classic. It’s well-known that witches despise children and would happily see them all turned into mice – but one young boy and his grandma are about to try and stop them. A wickedly fun show for all the family (suitable for ages seven and above), The Witches features a brilliant cast of actor-musicians as well as astounding illusions to keep everyone on the edge of their seats. Tickets from £9, until 10 April, please visit the website for show times. Rose Theatre, 24-26 High Street, KT1 1HL, 020 8174 0090, rosetheatrekingston.org

The Witches - Sarah Ingram as Grand High Witch and Sioned Saunders as Witch © Catherine Ashmore

Animal house It’s well into spring so what better way to celebrate the new season than with a wild wardrobe addition? Au Jour Le Jour has rustled up some truly raucous printed jumpers in a variety of animal prints; choose from pandas, gorillas, rabbits or dinosaurs, all available for ages 4-14 and made from 100 per cent cotton. Au Jour Le Jour cotton print jumper, £77, selfridges.com

[LIFESTYLE]

parent trap: nappy valley net NappyValleyNet.com has become an online sensation in the four years since founder Susan Hanage, aka Annabel, launched it, with more than 130,000 visits to the site every month. An invaluable tool for parents based in south west London who are seeking to swap tips and share advice, we’ve teamed up to post some of the most pressing topics posted on the site TOPIC

Within a month of being at home she started sleeping through the night again, stopped having ‘accidents’ and her weight went back up. And she was so happy! We did a bit of home schooling, outings, playdates and extra-curricular activities and she took to learning at her own pace, which was so important to her. She is now doing very well in year one.

All threads from NappyValleyNet.com; users’ names have been omitted to protect individuals’ identities and although opinions have not been altered, posts have been edited in line with the Residents’ Journal house style

Should I defer my summer baby’s school place for a year? Sun 31 Jan 2016, 1.41pm My daughter, who was born last August, started reception in September and has settled in really well. I’ve been amazed at how well she’s doing as I was bracing myself for prising her off my legs and for her struggling to keep up. But apart from the odd blip, she’s flying. However, she is friends with several girls who were born in September or October and I do notice the difference – socially, emotionally and generally in overall confidence. While I know this will all even out in time, it has made me think about my son when he starts school. He is also an August baby and while he is a bright boy who will probably be fine, my husband and I have been seriously thinking about deferring his place. With the current legislation in consultation he would be able to start reception having just turned five. What would be the downsides? The plan is for him to start at our local state

school and then move to a local independent school at eight or nine years old. Does anyone have any experience of doing this?

TOP REPLIES

Mon 1 Feb 2016, 7.01am I think you are right that at school the issue is not actually the academic work, but the maturity difference. I know some of the private schools locally divide the reception intake by birthday to try and ease that, but I understand you are looking at state education initially. There are arguments for and against. Oddly, I’ve got lots of friends with late August birthdays who have all said they are glad they were not kept back. I guess in your situation, my worry

as time goes by would be explaining to your son why you thought his sister was good enough to start, but he had to be held back. I know that’s not how you’re viewing it but a child may see it differently. I think it will be much easier if you do the same for both children. Sat 27 Feb 2016, 5.40pm I’d say go with your instinct. In our case we knew our daughter wasn’t ready for reception. After one term we were pulling our heads off to find a solution to our very tired child. We took her out of school – at the time it was a very difficult decision, but one year on I can only say that this was the best choice we could have made for her.

Tues, 1 Mar 2016, 12.53pm Ultimately, a socially and academically successful person will be one who has had the best chance at feeling confident and developing their powers of critical thinking. I feel this issue is not simply a question of sheltering young children from the rigours of the archaic, overstretched education systems in this country. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on how mature children are, and they are still children, when they’re asked to choose GCSE subjects and, soon afterwards, find themselves ejected out into society. A relaxed child is a prospering child.

DIRECTORY

All of the essentials are taken care of in our round-up for harmonious living

Lifesavers [CLEANING]

DS Eco Cleaning Ltd 7a Alder Road East Sheen SW14 8ER 0800 612 1378 dscleaning.co.uk

[COUNCIL]

Merton Council Civic Centre London Road, Morden SM4 5DX 020 8274 4901 merton.gov.uk Richmond Council Civic Centre 44 York Street Twickenham TW1 3BZ 020 8891 1411 richmond.gov.uk Wandsworth Council The Town Hall Wandsworth High Street SW18 2PU 020 8871 6000 wandsworth.gov.uk

[HANDYMAN]

Putney Handyman Property Maintenance and Electrical Engineers John Bailey 07513 054 997 putneyhandyman@gmail.com

[MOVING SERVICES] Abels Moving Services UK Residential, European and International Removals & Storage 020 3773 5796 info@abels.co.uk abels.co.uk

[POST OFFICES] Church Road 96 Church Road SW13 0DQ

Danebury Avenue 31a Danebury Avenue SW15 4DG

Wimbledon 89 The Broadway SW19 1QE Raynes Park 1a Amity Grove SW20 0LL Richmond 16-17 George Street TW9 1JS postoffice.co.uk

[SOLICITORS]

Dixon Ward 16 The Green Richmond TW9 1QD 020 8940 4051 dixon-ward.co.uk Russell-Cooke Solicitors 2 Putney Hill SW15 6AB 020 8789 9111 russell-cooke.co.uk

East Sheen 234 Upper Richmond Road West SW14 8AG

[LOCAL CARE] Caring Homes ‘The state of the art facilities will provide nursing and dementia care for up to 78 elderly residents’ Home of Compassion High Street Thames Ditton KT7 0TT 0808 223 5003 enquiries@caringhomes.co.uk homeofcompassion.co.uk

[VETS AND PETS]

Richmond Vets 161 Kew Road, Richmond TW9 2PN 020 8940 1090 richmondvets.co.uk The Vet on Richmond Hill 38 Friars Stile Road Richmond TW10 6NQ 020 8948 3737 thevetonrichmondhill.com

Travel, Hotels & Social [HOTELS]

Artists Villa Bed and Breakfast 57 Cobham Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 3AE 020 8974 5465 kingstonbandb.com Hotel du Vin & Bistro Wimbledon Cannizaro House, West Side Common, Wimbledon, SW19 4UE, 0330 024 0706 hotelduvin.com

The Lensbury ‘Set on 25 acres of landscaped grounds on the banks of the river Thames’ Broom Road Teddington TW11 9NU 020 8614 6400 lensbury.com The Lodge Hotel 52-54 Upper Richmond Road Putney SW15 2RN 020 8874 1598 thelodgehotellondon.com

Richmond Hill Hotel 144-150 Richmond Hill TW10 6RW 020 8940 2247 richmondhill-hotel.co.uk

[TRAVEL AGENT]

Simpson Travel Boat Race House 61-67 Mortlake High Street SW14 8HL 020 3411 7831 simpsontravel.com

[VENUE]

Warren House Warren Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7HY 020 8547 1777 warrenhouse.com

[directory]

Education Holy Cross 25 Sandal Road New Malden Surrey KT3 5AR 020 8395 4225 holycross.kingston.sch.uk

Rokeby School George Road Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT2 7PB 020 8942 2247 rokebyschool.co.uk

Ibstock Place School Pre-preparatory, Preparatory and Senior School: ages 3-18 Clarence Lane Roehampton SW15 5PY 020 8876 9991 ibstockplaceschool.co.uk

SwimWay 'SwimWay provides swimming lesson programmes for all ages' Northfields Prospect Putney SW18 1PE 020 8871 3972 swimway.co.uk

Beauty, Health & Wellbeing [DENTISTS]

Arthur Road Dental Practice 172 Arthur Road Wimbledon SW19 8AQ 020 8946 2646 dentistsw19.com Roseneath Dental Care Corner of Mount Ararat & Paradise Road Richmond TW10 6PA 020 8940 9955 roseneath.co.uk

[DOCTORS]

[HAIR/BEAUTY SALON] Atelier M London Laser & Cryogenic Lipolysis 209 Lower Richmond Road Putney SW15 1HJ 020 8785 4759 atelier-mlondon.com Beauchamp Beauty 14 Eton Street Richmond TW9 1EE 020 8439 9977 beauchampbeauty.com

Coombe Medical Practice 13 Brook Gardens Kingston upon Thames KT2 7ET 020 8605 0044 coombemedicalpractice.co.uk

Beyond Skin 11 York Street Twickenham TW1 3JZ 020 8891 4416 beyond-skin.co.uk

+richmond practice Private Doctors 'We are a group of Paediatricians, private GPs, and Gynaecologists who strive to make clinical excellence available hassle-free' 19 Sheen Road Richmond upon Thames Surrey TW9 1AD 020 8940 5009 07797 805879 mail@richmondpractice.co.uk richmondpractice.co.uk

Blush Beauty 367 Richmond Road East Twickenham TW1 2EJ 020 8892 2820 blushrichmondbridge.co.uk

Sheen Lane Health Centre Sheen Lane East Sheen SW14 8LP 020 8876 3901 sheenlanehealthcentre.co.uk

B London Boutique 16 Barnes High Street SW13 9LW 020 8876 7577 blondonboutique.com Emily Victoria Beauty 71 Sheen Lane SW14 8AD 020 8487 9595 emily-victoria.co.uk

[SPA] Lulu Blonde Hair & Beauty 20 Ridgway Wimbeldon Village SW19 4QN 020 8947 2469 lulublonde.com Paris Moses Salon 30a Hill Street Richmond TW9 1TW 0208 940 9646 parismoses.co.uk Sirisha’s Health and Beauty 145 St Margaret’s Road Twickenham TW1 1RG 020 8891 4380 sirishashealthandbeauty.com True Beauty Salon & Medispa 57 King Street Parade Cross Deep Twickenham TW1 3SG 020 8892 7999 truebeautysalon.co.uk

[OPTICIAN]

David Clulow Opticians 5 George Street Richmond TW9 1JY 020 8332 0345 davidclulow.com

Elenique Aesthetics Skin Clinic ‘Improve your skin health and deepen your knowledge about skincare’ 959-961 Fulham Road SW6 5HY 020 3637 4549 contact@eleniqueaesthetics.co.uk eleniqueaesthetics.co.uk The Lensbury Spa ‘Set on 25 acres of landscaped grounds on the banks of the river Thames’ Broom Road Teddington TW11 9NU 020 8614 6400 lensbury.com Rachel Staggs at The Balcony “The Balcony is a boutique treatment suite with unrivalled exclusivity and privacy” Cedars Health Club 144-150 Richmond Gate, TW10 6RW 020 8939 0385 thebalconyrichmond.co.uk

[SPECIALIST] Fulham Osteopathic Care 'Our practice was established by Isabel Diaz, Osteopath and Midwife from her home in Parsons Green' 959-961 Fulham Road SW6 5HY 0207 736 1846 07956 283 276 fulhamosteopathiccare.co.uk

Food & Drink [RESTAURANTS]

Annie’s 36-38 White Hart Lane Barnes SW13 0PZ 020 8878 2020 anniesrestaurant.co.uk Cau 33 High Street Wimbledon SW19 5BY 020 8605 9091 caurestaurants.com Enoteca Turi 28 Putney High Street SW15 1SQ 020 8785 4449 enotecaturi.com

TW2 Bar & Grill 80-82 The Green TW2 5AG 020 8898 9298 tw2barandgrill.com

[BUTCHERS]

AG Miller Ltd 152 Waldegrave Road Teddington TW11 8NA 020 8977 2753 agmiller.co.uk Ellis Fine Foods 99 High Street Whitton TW2 7LD 020 8894 9919 ellisfinefoods.co.uk

Light on the Common 48 High Street Wimbledon Village SW19 5AX 020 8946 3031 lightwimbledon.co.uk

J Seal Butchers 7 Barnes High Street SW13 9LW 020 8876 5118 jsealbutchers.co.uk

Rock and Rose 106-108 Kew Road Richmond TW9 2PQ 020 8948 8008 rockandroserestaurant.com

Robert & Edwards 19 Leopold Road Wimbledon SW19 7BB 020 8946 5834 robertandedwards.co.uk

Sonny’s Kitchen 94 Church Road, Barnes SW13 0DQ 020 8748 0393 sonnyskitchen.co.uk

[PUBS]

The White Onion 67 High Street Wimbledon Village SW19 5EE 020 8947 8278 thewhiteonion.co.uk Shambles Bar & Restaurant 83-85 High Street TW11 8HG 020 8977 9398 shamblesbar-restaurant.co.uk

Rose and Crown 55 High Street Wimbledon Village SW19 5BA 020 8947 4713 roseandcrownwimbledon.co.uk The Clock House 69 High Street Teddington TW11 8HA 020 8977 3909 theclockhousepub.com The Depot Brasserie Tideway Yard 125 Mortlake High Street SW14 8SN 020 8878 9462 depotbrasserie.co.uk

[GREENGROCERS]

The Alberts Deli 2 Worple Way Richmond TW10 6DF 020 8617 3029 thealbertsdeli.com

[BAKERIES]

[CONFECTIONERS]

Streets Florist and Greengrocer 125 St. Margaret’s Road TW1 1RG 020 8892 1951 streetsflorist.co.uk

Millers Bespoke Bakery Units 4 & 5 Saxon 2 Business Centre 57 Windsor Avenue SW19 2RR 020 7720 1234 millersbakery.co.uk The Hummingbird Bakery 3 The Quadrant Richmond TW9 1BP hummingbirdbakery.com The Cavan Bakery - East Sheen 51 Sheen Lane East Sheen SW14 8AB thecavanbakery.co.uk The Cavan Bakery Teddington 42 Broad Street Teddington TW11 8QY 020 8973 3900 thecavanbakery.co.uk

[DELIS]

Bayley & Sage 60 High Street Wimbledon Village SW19 5EE 020 8946 9904 bayley-sage.co.uk Cook & Garcia Unit 1, 25 The Quadrant TW9 1DJ 020 8948 7777 cookandgarcia.co.uk Fresh Deli and Café 25 Heath Road Twickenham TW1 4AW 020 8892 0688

Sandrine Chocolates ‘Our chocolates are handmade by a long-established family firm of Belgian Chocolatiers’ 239 Upper Richmond Road West East Sheen SW14 8QS 020 8878 8168 sandrine.co.uk The Cake Parlour 146 Arthur Road Wimbledon Park SW19 8AQ 020 8947 4424 thecakeparlour.com William Curley 10 Paved Court Richmond TW9 1LZ 020 8332 3002 williamcurley.co.uk

[CAFÉS]

Artisan 203 Upper Richmond Road Putney SW15 6SG 020 8617 3477 artisancoffee.co.uk Babycakes 364 Upper Richmond Road West East Sheen SW14 7JU 020 8392 2074 my-babycakes.com Petersham Nurseries Café Church Lane Petersham Road Richmond TW10 7AB 020 8940 5230 petershamnurseries.com

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Boutiques [FASHION]

[JEWELLERS]

Chatterton’s 40 White Hart Lane Barnes SW13 OPZ 020 8487 1004 chattertonshop.co.uk

Nadia Ivanova 76 White Hart Lane Barnes SW13 OPZ 020 8878 0941 nadiaivanova.co.uk

Ruby Blue & Sheen Uncovered 281- 287 Upper Richmond Rd W East Sheen SW14 8QS 020 8876 9845 sheenuncovered.co.uk

Kate Hopwood Jewellery 11 Brewers Lane Richmond TW9 1HH 020 8948 0886 katehopwoodjewellery.com

Ethical Collection ‘Bringing beautiful items, talented artisans and designers to new markets’ ethicalcollection.com

Question Air - Barnes 86 Church Road Barnes SW13 ODQ 020 8741 0816

Susan Clarke 11 Paved Court Richmond TW9 1LZ 020 8948 6057 susanclarkejewellery.co.uk

Marco Tripoli 7 White Hart Lane Barnes SW13 OPX 07506 260 184 marcotripoli.com

Question Air - Wimbledon 77 High Street Wimbledon Village SW19 5EG 020 8946 6288 question-air.com

Truelove ‘Sumptuous fitting suites allowing for a comfortable & relaxed environment’ 48 White Hart Lane Barnes SW13 0PZ 020 8876 7330 truelove.london

Garden Design by Wendy Stokes “Wendy Stokes offers a complete garden design service, from concept to completion and anything in between” 07940 507501 wendystokes.com

Richmond Hill Gallery 26 Richmond Hill Richmond TW10 6QX 020 8940 5152 therichmondhillgallery.com

Home & Culture [ANTIQUES]

The Gooday Gallery 14 Richmond Hill TW10 6QX 020 8940 8652 thegoodaygallery.com

[ARCHITECTS]

Andrew Catto Architects 154 Putney High Street SW15 1RS 020 8785 0077 andrewcatto.co.uk Bob Trimble Architects 36 York Street Twickenham TW1 3LJ 020 8538 9303 trimblearchitect.co.uk Jo Cowen Architects “A dynamic RIBA-chartered architectural and design practice in the heart of London” Burlington House 184-186 New Kings Road SW6 4NF jocowendesign.com

Holden Harper 26 High Street Wimbledon SW19 5BY 020 8946 5502 holdenharper.co.uk Regallis Associates ‘A south west London staple which has delivered bespoke architectural designs to suit conversions, extensions or complete refurbishments since 2003’ The Mews 12 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1JP 020 8789 4887 regallis.co.uk

[HOME RENOVATION] Key Building Works Design and Build Company Worton Road Isleworth TW7 6ER 020 8560 0880 info@keybuildingworks.com keybuildingworks.com

[MUSEUMS/GALLERIES] Lacy Road Gallery 30 Lacy Road Putney SW15 1NL 020 8789 1777 lacyroadgallery.co.uk

Museum of Richmond Old Town Hall Whittaker Avenue Richmond TW9 1TP 020 8322 1141 museumofrichmond.com

Riverside Gallery 36 Barnes High Street SW13 9LP 020 8878 0040 riversidegallery.co.uk Strawberry Hill House 268 Waldegrave Road Twickenham TW1 4ST 020 8744 1241 strawberryhillhouse.org.uk The Russell Gallery 12 Lower Richmond Road Putney SW15 1JP 020 8780 5228 russell-gallery.com

Orleans House Gallery Riverside Twickenham TW1 3DJ 020 8831 6000 richmond.gov.uk

SOUTH WEST PROPERTY Showcasing the finest homes and property in the area

Your Local Agents Carter Jonas 135 Church Road SW13 9HR 020 8741 7400 (sales) 44 White Hart Lane SW13 0PZ 020 8878 1115 (lettings) carterjonas.co.uk

chestertons

Barnes 133 Church Road SW13 9HR 020 8748 8833 (sales) 020 8748 7733 (lettings) Putney 153 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2TX 020 8246 5959 (sales) 020 8704 1000 (lettings) Richmond 23a Friars Stile Road TW10 6NH 020 3758 3222 (sales) 020 3758 3333 (lettings)

Douglas & Gordon

West Putney 127 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EZ 020 8785 6666 (sales) 020 8788 3333 (lettings) East Putney 190 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 020 8788 3000 (sales) 020 8788 3333 (lettings) douglasandgordon.com

Hamptons

Barnes 67 Barnes High Street SW13 9LD 020 8658 7344 (sales) 020 8970 7895 (lettings) East Sheen 252 Upper Richmond Road West SW14 8AG 020 8454 7247 (sales) 020 8936 3028 (lettings)

Esher The Old Post House High Street KT10 9QA 01372 464496 Richmond 5 Duke Street TW9 1HP 020 8939 2803 Wimbledon 81 High Street SW19 5EG 020 8946 0026 knightfrank.co.uk

Wimbledon 11-13 Church Road SW19 5DW 020 8879 9669 (lettings) robertholmes.co.uk

Savills

Barnes 52 Barnes High Street SW13 9LN 020 8939 6900 East Sheen

Putney 184 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 020 8454 7243 (sales) 020 8454 7259 (lettings) Richmond 8 The Quadrant TW9 1BP 020 8454 7251 (sales) 020 8454 7261 (lettings) Teddington 164 High Street TW11 8HU 020 8970 7902 (sales) 020 8970 7906 (lettings) Wimbledon High Street SW19 5BA 020 8454 7249 (sales) 020 8454 7265 (lettings) hamptons.co.uk

Knight Frank

Barnes & Putney 56 Barnes High Street SW13 9LF 020 3371 3130

298a Upper Richmond Road West

Marsh & Parsons

SW14 7JG 020 8018 7777

Barnes 73/75 Church Road SW13 9HH 020 8563 8333

Putney 198 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 020 8780 9900

East Sheen 202 Upper Richmond Road SW14 8AN 020 8878 2828

Richmond 40-42 Hill Rise TW10 6UA 020 8614 9100

Richmond 1 The Quadrant TW9 1BP 020 8939 1770 marshandparsons.co.uk

Wimbledon 1 High Street SW19 5DX 020 8971 8111 savills.co.uk

Robert Holmes & Co

Wimbledon Willow House 35 High Street SW19 5BY 020 8947 9833 (sales and new homes)

Village Properties 20 Mortlake High Street SW14 8JN 020 3355 5530 village-properties.co.uk

[PROPERTY]

[PROPERTY NEWS]

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Important street plans affecting south west London

PLANNING APPLICATIONS Date Received: 12 February Address: Richmond Hill, TW10 Proposal: Replacement and extension of roof. Date Received: 17 February Address: Royal Botanic Gardens, TW9 Proposal: Temporary installation of the award-winning sculptural centrepiece

A Home in Harrods

of the UK Pavilion Milan Expo 2015, the

Last month, Harrods Estates made the announcement that a three-bedroom apartment, with a guide price of £2.5million, in the prestigious Charles Harrod Court at Harrods Village in Barnes was available for purchase. Harrods Village was once a depository that was built on the site of an old soap factory in 1894 as a storage hub for items that were too large for the internationally acclaimed Harrods department store in Knightsbridge. The famously pink buildings date back to 1914 and are Grade II-listed. The buildings were converted into apartments by Berkeley Homes in 2000. The apartment is situated on the first floor and stretches across 2,238 sq ft, complete with a spacious entrance hall, reception room and terrace. The site is gated and boasts private communal gardens, a 24-hour porter and security services, parking facilities and a gorgeous leisure complex.

Hive, together with associated public realm and landscaping works at Kew Gardens, to be operational from 1 June 2016 to September 2018. The sculpture is an interactive exhibit utilising audio and lighting that responds to the activity in a living beehive. Date recieved: 18 February Address: Hunting Gate Mews, TW2 Proposal: Proposed single-storey side extension.

Shirley Humphrey, director at Harrods Estates, said: “This stunning apartment has so much to offer, from its well-designed layout and high ceilings, to its grand original features, fascinating history and exceptional leisure complex. It is rare that we are able to offer an apartment in such a historic building and we expect it will be popular with someone who is keen for a village lifestyle in a London location.” harrodsestates.com

Date Received: 18 February Address: Lindum Road, TW11 Proposal: Loft conversion with rear dormer and two roof lights to the front elevation. Date Received: 22 February Address: Firs Avenue, SW14 Proposal: Part demolition of single dwelling house and formation of two semi-detached homes.

PLANNed roadworks and closures , 4-12 April

14 April – 10 June

25 April – 9 May

Kingston Road, SW15

Rivermeads Avenue, TW2

Rosslyn Avenue, SW13

Replacement of existing digital speed safety

To abandon existing main and complete

Sewer repair works.

camera.

reinstatement.

Thames Water

Transport for London

Southern Gas Networks

0845 9200 800

0845 305 1234

0845 026 0015

4-15 April

18-22 April

Lower Richmond Road, TW9

Cromwell Road, KT2

Colston Road, SW14

Annual cyclic maintenance

Connections highway services

Lay new domestic service six metres from

(lane two closed changing to

(individual supply).

main in carriageway.

lane one closed).

Kingston upon Thames

National Grid Gas

Transport for London

020 8547 5757

0845 605 6677

0845 305 1234

28-29 April

Roehampton Gate, London SW15 A designed detached family house close to Richmond Park A beautifully designed house offering flexible accomodation over four floors. 6 bedrooms, 5 bath/shower rooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/family room, utility room, cloakroom, gym/playroom, swimming pool, garage, off street parking, roof terrace, garden. EPC: D. Approximately 613 sq m (6,598 sq ft). Freehold

Guide price: £5,500,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/richmond richmond@knightfrank.com 020 8939 2800

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5 Roehampton Gate

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Church Road, Richmond TW10 A detached Victorian house with off street parking and a large garden This family home has been extensively refurbished and offers flexible accommodation over four floors. 5 bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms, cloakroom, reception room, drawing room, study, kitchen/family room, utility room, garden, off street parking. EPC: E. Approximately 370.6 sq m (3,989 sq ft). Freehold

Guide price: £3,850,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/richmond richmond@knightfrank.com 020 8939 2800

@KFRichmond KnightFrank.co.uk

KnightFrank.co.uk/RCH070120

77 Church Road

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EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS IN BARNES SOLD Nassau Road, Barnes SW13 Guide price: £2,500,000

UNDER OFFER Mill Hill, Barnes SW13 Guide price: £5,750,000

We are pleased to advertise a selection of our recent successes. Selling your property is a very important decision, so let our dedicated team walk you through the process. We offer a personal service you can depend on from start to finish. For further information, to arrange a market appraisal or to find out how we can help you, please contact us. KnightFrank.co.uk/barnes barnes@knightfrank.com 020 3371 3130

SOLD William Hunt Mansions, Barnes SW13 Guide price: £1,700,000

SOLD Elm Bank Mansions Barnes SW13 Guide price: £679,950

SOLD Cardigan Road Barnes SW13 Guide price: £2,000,000

SOLD

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Rectory Road, Barnes SW13 Guide price: £1,900,000

SOLD Church Path Mortlake SW14 Guide price: £900,000

SOLD Lowther Road Barnes SW13 Guide price: £2,175,000

SOLD Melrose Road Barnes SW13 Guide price: £1,595,000

SOLD Madrid Road Barnes SW13 Guide price: £2,250,000

[PROPERTY]

[PROPERTY WATCH]

Families flocking to south west london Three Marsh & Parsons agents discuss the local property market this spring

Richmond

barnes

Rex Chalmers Associate director and sales manager Marsh & Parsons’ Richmond office got off to a flying start in the first quarter, with 42 per cent more buyers registering, compared with the same period last year. A third of the demand came from locals already living in Richmond who were hoping to move up and down the property ladder. Additionally, there have been plenty of professional couples looking to buy in Richmond from more central London locations, in the hope of starting a family. In particular, they tend to be searching for three- to five-bedroom family houses, and outside space is ever popular as we come into the warmer months.

east sheen

Samuel Bide Associate director and sales manager We have had a consistently good number of new properties coming on to the market throughout the first quarter. We’ve seen an 18 per cent increase in new instructions compared with the same period a year earlier. Much of the demand from buyers is coming via families moving from more central areas, namely Holland Park and Notting Hill, who are attracted by the highcalibre schools such as St.Paul’s and the Harrodian School. We’re bracing ourselves for the busy ‘spring surge’ in which there will be some great opportunities for buyers to seize.

David Hill Senior sales manager Seller confidence in the first quarter of 2016 has been bolstered by an increase in buyers registering for East Sheen property. This is especially true in the family house market and, as spring is always one of our busiest times of year in East Sheen, this activity has also continued into the second quarter. Similar to Richmond and Barnes, many buyers are young couples who are planning to start a family. We sold a property to a couple in Grosvenor Avenue last month, due to its catchment area for East Sheen Primary School. There’s some great property on the market right now, so there’s no better time than the present!

hot properties

richmond

barnes

east sheen

Queensberry Place, TW9

Woodlands, SW13

Temple Sheen, SW14

Guide price: £1,900,000

Guide price: £3,500,000

Guide price: £2,495,000

1 The Quadrant, TW9 1BP,

73/75 Church Road, SW13 9HH,

202 Upper Richmond Road West, SW14 8AN,

020 8939 1770, marshandparsons.co.uk

020 8563 8333, marshandparsons.co.uk

020 8878 2828, marshandparsons.co.uk

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Old Isleworth This truly impressive and unique period property has been the subject of a complete and comprehensive renovation programme by the award winning designer Louise McDonnell. Nestled in a secluded riverside location. EPC: B

£4,750,000 Freehold • • • • •

Hamptons Richmond Office Sales. 020 8454 7621 | Lettings. 020 8454 7261

Six bedrooms Four reception rooms Five bathrooms Off-street parking Roof terrace with river views

Wimbledon A beautifully presented semi-detached, period home well located for Wimbledon Town and station. The property, recently extended and sympathetically refurbished to a very high specification, retains many period features and provides five good sized bedrooms, excellent reception/family space and a southerly garden. EPC: C

Asking Price £1,950,000 • • • • • •

Hamptons Wimbledon Office Sales. 020 8945 5026 | Lettings. 020 8970 7906

Newly refurbished & Extended Five Bedrooms Semi-Detached Period House Southerly Garden Close to Station

Beyond your expectations expectations Beyond your www.hamptons.co.uk www.hamptons.co.uk

Putney A second floor one bedroom apartment in this converted public house. This contemporary apartment totals 441 square feet and has lift access from a smart entrance hallway. Further benefits are double-glazed windows, engineered oak flooring, a heat recovery system and a ten year BLP warranty. EPC: TBC

£425,000 Leasehold • • • • • •

Hamptons Putney Office Sales. 020 8454 7612 | Lettings. 020 8454 7259

New build apartment Bedroom Bathroom Reception room Oak flooring Lift

Barnes A stylish two bedroom apartment on the ground floor of an impressive gated development in Barnes village with leafy views towards Barnes Green. There is ample storage cupboards in the hallway and fitted wardrobes in both bedrooms. The second bedroom also has direct access to a communal patio garden. EPC: C

Guide Price £995,000 Leasehold • • • • • •

Hamptons Barnes Office Sales. 020 3285 7734 | Lettings. 020 8454 7259

Two bedrooms Two bathrooms Gated off-street parking Direct access to communal patio Central location Close to shops and Barnes Common

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

East Sheen A five bedroom detached family home offering superb potential to modernise with accommodation arranged over three floors, with a separate garage and a secluded rear garden with a swimming pool. The property is situated in an exclusive private cul-de-sac, close to Richmond Park. EPC:F

£1,999,995 Freehold • • • • • •

Hamptons East Sheen Office Sales. 020 8454 7625 | Lettings. 020 3601 1912

Reception room Dining room Kitchen/family room Five bedrooms Driveway parking Rear garden with swimming pool

Teddington An imposing five bedroom double-fronted Victorian detached house on a plot of just over a quarter of an acre overlooking Bushy Park with excellent living space and potential to extend further (STP).

£2,175,000 Freehold • • • • • •

Hamptons Teddington Office Sales. 020 8454 7627 | Lettings. 020 8454 7265

Five bedrooms • T hree reception rooms • Four bathrooms • Garden • Private parking • 3610 Approx Sq Ft

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BELGRAVE ROAD Barnes SW13

Located in a quiet cul-de-sac Barnes overlooking the Harrodian School 020 8878 1115 charlotte.godley@carterjonas.co.uk playing fields, this superb house is close to both the River and Barnes Village. Large reception room/kitchen 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • Summer house • Landscaped garden • EPC rating D

£2,019.23 pw*/£8,750 pcm*

*Rent excludes reference and tenancy paperwork fees. Please contact our branch who can provide this information.

SWAN PLACE Barnes SW13

A modern and spacious residence well located just off Barnes High Street in a gated development, with a garage and further off-street parking. There is immediate access to a host of excellent local amenities, as well as the Barnes duck pond. 3 reception rooms • 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms • Roof terrace • Private rear garden • Off-street parking • EPC rating E

Guide price £2,150,000

Barnes Village

020 8741 7400 thomas.osborn@carterjonas.co.uk

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FIT FOR A QUEEN The Journal steps inside a newly-built palace in Barnes to catch up with Carter Jonas’ Barnes head of lettings Charlotte Godley, and head of sales Thomas Osborn, about the housing market ELIZABETH FINNEY

eering up at a vast, doublegated property in Queens Ride, Barnes, my jaw drops. I’m strongly reminded of a National Trust stately home because of its subtle Georgian characteristics – perfectly symmetrical with quoined corners and a broad-columned front porch. I’m welcomed through the black doublefront doors, each of which is accessorised with a large silver doorknob, mirroring many of the interior doors. Orbs of light spill down the centre of the spiral staircase at the core of the house, the banister of which sports a stunning hand-crafted walnut handrail – an impeccable labour of love. The basement is a labyrinth of leisure facilities with a ballroom, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and pool. In fact, at the flick of a switch, the marble floor of the ballroom descends as water cascades into the void. Just off the pool/ballroom lies a treatment room, staff or guest quarters, staff kitchen, gym, snug complete with fully stocked champagne bar and garage – cars are transported down from street level via a lift. Back on the ground floor I drift, amazed, through a beautiful brassaccented show kitchen, a living space that stretches the width of the house looking out to the garden, and explore the elegant study area. Choosing to take the stairs rather than the lift, more rooms unfold before me. The master bedroom is a work of art – carefully colour-schemed his and hers en-suites and walk-in wardrobes leave nothing to be desired. This lovingly curated house has every base covered with impeccable style. Back in the living area, I’m perched carefully atop a gargantuan half-moon sofa facing Carter Jonas’ Charlotte Godley, head of Barnes lettings, and Thomas Osborn,

[PROPERTY] Queens Ride, Barnes

Queens Ride, Barnes

head of sales. “This house is a new-build; it’s a little more than 14,000 sq ft,” Thomas tells me. “Everything is completely top of the range – it’s the only house I’ve come across that’s got an A from the EPC (Energy Performance Certificate). A huge amount of effort has gone into getting everything just right.” He’s right of course. The five reception rooms, eight bathrooms (plus three shower rooms), seven bedrooms and spa complex are all the absolute definition of luxury. “I could talk about this house for hours – I think it’s going to set the pinnacle for moving forward in the area,” Thomas adds with confidence. “It is so unique – it’s been catered for in every capacity, so the buyer for this property will likely come from a more central residential location.” Tearing our conversation away from the house with some difficulty, Charlotte

“Having two offices in Barnes means we can offer a higher level of service” and Thomas talk to me about their prospective markets. “February was a really busy period,” Charlotte tells me. “We saw a pick-up in applicants, and stock moved quickly.” Whether renting or buying, it seems everybody in Barnes is there to put down some roots. “We’re in a similar position,” Thomas confirms. “We have had a good level of buyers looking for property but we have not seen the range of property available that we have had in previous years. We are seeing vendors looking into extending their own

houses, or renting out their homes in order to rent another property elsewhere.” “From the rental side there seems to be more ‘accidental’ landlords. Those who have inherited property, moved to the countryside or into a partner’s property,” Charlotte explains. Popular and well-known for its strong community and excellent schools, Barnes is gaining attention from central Londoners in search of a quieter side of the city. “Everybody loves Barnes – it’s a beautiful spot; you’ve got everything on your doorstep,” Thomas says proudly. “There’s the park, the river, the proximity to Central London and the West End – and locally it’s hugely communityorientated,” Charlotte adds. “There are plenty of clubs, festivals and charities to get involved with, and the farmers’ markets are a huge pull for people outside the area.” I ask this dynamic duo about the two Carter Jonas offices in Barnes. “We’ve got a very good network across all of the teams. Having two offices in Barnes means we can offer a higher level of service across such a small area,” Thomas explains, while Charlotte agrees with him, telling me that some members of the lettings team have been there for more than 20 years and that she has worked for Carter Jonas for 10. “It’s unusual, but because we’re all local, everyone knows the area as well as the people. Property is our passion so we are very lucky to be working in Barnes,” she adds, smiling. Both Thomas and Charlotte are clearly experts on their teams and their brand, something that is mirrored in Carter Jonas’ offerings. “We’re a very experienced team and we’ve got a huge range of knowledge. We manage farms, estates, land – our planning and development department is unrivalled,” says Thomas, adding: “We can help with anything that needs to be done.” With this level of confidence and having just been shortlisted for the Estate Agent of the Year Awards, I think we can expect great things from Carter Jonas in the foreseeable future. 135 Church Road, SW13 9HR, 020 8741 7400 44 White Hart Lane, SW13 0PZ, 020 8878 1115 carterjonas.co.uk / boileaus.com

Wimbledon Village

£5,500,000

An elegant and well-presented detached family house in a desirable Village location close to the Common and the High Street. 2 reception rooms • family room • kitchen/breakfast room • cellar rooms • 5 bedrooms • study/bedroom 6 • 3 bath/shower rooms (2 en-suite) • dressing room • lovely garden • garage and carport ER/D

Wimbledon

£5,500,000

A superb newly built detached house with fine family accommodation in one of Wimbledon’s premier roads with stunning views over Wimbledon Park golf course and lake and close to local shops and transport. Drawing room • study • super kitchen/dining/family room • utility room • 2 cloakrooms • games room/cinema • 7 bedrooms • 5 bath/shower rooms • 125’ garden • garage with under-floor heating • parking for 3 cars • air conditioning

Wimbledon Village’s Premier Estate Agent - Sales: +44 (0) 20 8947 9833 Wimbledon Village 8947 9833 Wimbledon Village 020020 8947 9833

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Wimbledon Village

£4,995,000

Wimbledon

£3,995,000

A beautifully presented house with versatile accommodation, a separate garden flat and a wonderful garden. 7 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast room • serving kitchen • garden flat • master bedroom suite • 5 further bedrooms • 5 further bathrooms • double garage and gated drive • ER/D

A beautifully presented house with planning permission for a garage complex. 2 reception rooms • kitchen/dining/sitting room • study/office • 5 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms • stables & extensive driveway • garage & further parking • gardens • swimming pool • ER/E

Wimbledon

Wimbledon Village

£3,850,000

£3,800,000

In gated grounds with attractive open views, near to Wimbledon Common and the Village.

With lovely original features and spacious lateral accommodation a short walk from the Village.

drawing room • sitting/family room • study • dining room • kitchen/ breakfast room • 6 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms • gardens • garage • gated forecourt parking • ER/D

3 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast room • cellar • utility room • 5 bedrooms • 2 bath/shower rooms • mature gardens • double garage and driveway parking • ER/E

Wimbledon Village

Wimbledon

£3,275,000

Within a short walk of the Village and the town centre with a lovely 120’ south facing garden. 2 reception rooms • study/store room • kitchen/breakfast room • 6 bedrooms • 2 bath/showers • cellar • 124’ south facing garden • OSP ER/E

£3,000,000

Located close to the Common with an opportunity to extend subject to planning permission. 3 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast room • wet room • 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • loft storage • 134’ garden • OSP ER/C

Wimbledon Village’s Premier Estate Agent - Lettings: +44 (0) 20 8879 9669 Wimbledon Village 8947 9833 Wimbledon Village 020020 8947 9833

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Trinity Church Road, Barnes, SW13

Guide Price £1.95m

A modern townhouse, so relatively little maintenance, a nice quiet road, plenty of space to park, and an enormous garden. What’s not to like? Two Reception Rooms - Kitchen/Dining Room - Two En-Suite Bedrooms - Two Further Bedrooms - One Further Bathroom - Conservatory - Cloakroom - Storage - 131 ft Garden - Off-Street Parking For 2 Cars

Capatus House, Mortlake, SW14

£1950pcm

The best seats in the house for uninterrupted Boat Race views. Two Double Bedrooms - Reception Room - Kitchen - 2 Bathrooms - Gated Parking - Wooden Floors Unfurnished - Bike Store - A Short Walk to Mortlake Station - Available Immediately

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Temple Sheen SW14 £2,495,000 A charming and well-proportioned, six-bedroom family home with a beautiful walled garden, located moments from the entrance of Richmond Park and Sheen Mount School. Freehold. EPC=D

• Six bedrooms • Approx 2,600 sqft • Off-street parking • Close to Richmond Park East Sheen Sales: 020 8878 2828 sales.esh@marshandparsons.co.uk

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