Residents Journal (RWPB) December 2013

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Dear Resident, On behalf of the Residents’ Journal team, we would like to wish readers a very merry Christmas. However you choose to spend your time over the festive period, may family and friends bring you abundant joy. We’ve headed to the streets this month to ask a few familiar faces what Christmas and the festive period means to them; some spend the big day listening to Thomas Beecham’s version of Messiah and others watch the children drown the tasteful, painstakingly decorated tree (and house) in tinsel. Flick to page eight to get into the spirit.

As the party invitations start to flood through letterboxes, we have rounded up some of our favourite events happening right on your doorstep on our calendar (p. 12), as well as seeking out all of Santa’s grottos landing in the local area this month (p. 26). Jennifer Mason also has the pleasure of meeting the infinitely talented, local jewellery designer Kate Hopwood (p. 23) and popped down for a make-up lesson with the artistic Kristina Gasperas (p. 21).

Please do not hesitate to get in contact with your news and updates, email contact@residentsjournal.co.uk. We look forward to bringing you all of the latest local news and interesting features in 2014. Until next year…

Kew Gardens’ Temperate House in winter Image / RBG Kew

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Editor-in-Chief Lesley Ellwood

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

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ST JUDE’S STORM

Although Kew Gardens had to close its doors for two days following the damaging St Jude’s Storm at the end of October, only 12 out of 14,000 trees were lost in the high winds. Kew’s dedicated ground staff deserve congratulations for not only securing the park prior to the storm but for their rapid clear-up in the subsequent days.

(kew.org)

Image / RBG Kew

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COMMON DEVELOPMENT

The Conservators of Putney Common are considering the construction of a six metre wide tarmacked road, more than 100 metres long on common land, for private access to a block of luxury flats and an academy. The Friends of Putney Common, a community group who seek to protect the green space, are trying to raise £15,000 within 30 days to fight construction; they argue that an 1871 act states that Putney Common is ‘not to be encroached, sold or built upon.’

For more information, visit justgiving.com/local/project/ friendsofputneycommon

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HAM HOUSE

As part of Ham House’s ‘Handmade Christmas’ season this December you can make a traditional kissing bough or create your own festive baubles.

12 December: Baubles 11am-1pm, Kissing Bough 1.45pm3.45pm, £23 (refreshments and garden entry included). Ham House and Gardens, Ham Street, Ham, Richmond upon Thames TW10 7RS, 020 8940 1950 (nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house)

Putney Common. Image / from Flickr by Phototoast

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Celia Imrie by Idil Sukan

THE PERFECT PORTRAIT Local Richmond resident Idil Sukan — illustrious photographer and Creative Director of the west London photography and design agency Draw HQ — has had her portrait of British actress Celia Imrie selected for permanent acquisition by the National Portrait Gallery. Idil has photographed many celebrities during her career, including the likes of Michael Gambon and Tom Hiddleston, and has been the official photographer at the Moët British Independent Film Awards for the last two years.

To see more of Idil’s portraits, visit idilsukan.com or follow her on Twitter @idilsukan

SW13 Wwt London Wetland Centre Find out what cranes and cranberries have in common at the WWT ‘Craneberry Fest’ activity days, where you can also make your own cranberryinspired Christmas decorations.

Free with admission (extra charge for decoration making), 11.30am and 2.30pm, Saturdays and Sundays until 15 December, London Wetlands Centre, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes, SW13 9WT 020 8409 4400 (wwt.org.uk)

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COMMUNITY

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE Each Christmas, Castelnau Community Centre hosts a raffle to raise funds to support socially excluded and vulnerable local residents. This year, its target is £5,000. Businesses and individuals can donate prizes or funds to the raffle (by 6 December), or give gifts to the separate Toy Appeal campaign, which will then be handed out to underprivileged children.

Raffle tickets, £1 each (six for £3) are on sale from 1 December at the Castelnau Centre and Holy Trinity Church in Barnes. The prize draw will be held on 19 December at 11.30am (castelnaucentreproject.co.uk)

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RESIDENTS RECOMMEND TW9

THE AWARD WINNER

Earlier this Autumn, Richmond favourite Cook & Garcia was named ‘Best Independent Outlet’ by Lunch Business, the Grab & Go awards 2013. Many congratulations, here’s to another year of tasty grub.

Cook & Garcia, Unit 1, 25 The Quadrant Richmond, TW9 1DJ, 020 8948 7777 (cookandgarcia.co.uk)

Love U Mum, the new coffee-shop on Church Road that opened in late August, has been given the thumbs up by Nappy Valley Net Richmond (nappyvalleynet.com/ richmond) readers for its delicious treats.

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REWARDS FOR

HARD WORK The Posteraro family (Peter, Lisa, Oscar and Antonella, above) run The Pen Ponds Café in Richmond Park, which, rumour has it, is home to the best coffee and bacon rolls in town. Recently a group of local residents, dog walkers, cyclists and other park users gathered to present the Posteraro family with a cake and a family portrait of them in the kiosk painted by a local artist to thank them for their hard work and exceptional service to the local area.

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CELEBRATE

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THE MERTON

GOOD TIMES

CIVIC AWARDS

Last month the Wimbledon W.I. celebrated its fifth birthday. Congratulations, ladies!

Voting is now open online for the 2014 Merton Civic Awards. Started in 2013 to honour local residents who have shown commitment to others in the borough and made a difference in the community, the awards (in association with the Wimbledon Guardian) are set to be even bigger and better than ever.

(wimbledonwi.org.uk)

Voting closes 7 February 2014 for more information, visit wimbledonguardian.co.uk/ mertoncivicawards

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THEATRE THERAPY

This Christmas, help the Polka Theatre share its amazing live performances with children from deprived areas of south London, and those with special access needs, by donating to its festive fund.

All donations will be doubled by Arts Council England. To donate, visit polkatheatre.com

Wimbledon Library Image / Tom Magliery

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The New Wimbledon Theatre, its parent company the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) and panto producers First Family Entertainment (FEE) have joined forces with the charity When You Wish Upon A Star this Christmas to make dreams come true.

Together they hope to raise £65,000 to charter the Orient Express to take poorly children suffering from life-threatening illnesses on a magical train ride to visit the Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter.

NEW LOOK

FOR OUR LIBRARY Wimbledon Library is set for a revamp this winter. The listed building will be redecorated throughout and will play home to a new study space, extra computers and a seating area at the front of the library. Improvements are expected to be completed in mid-December.

FFE and ATG have pledged to donate 50p from every pantomime programme sold to the cause (atgtickets.com/new-wimbledon-theatre)

01159 293388 (merton.gov.uk)

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THE FOOD LIST

Local gourmet spot Orange Pekoe Teas was featured in this year’s The Sunday Times Cheap Eats guide which details Britain’s top 130 restaurants under £50.

Take a trip down for more than just a pot of tea and see if you agree.

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GREAT

PUTNEY BAKE OFF This month, the Putney Bake Club will host its Christmas event full of delicious festive treats. If you fancy yourself as a baker, why not sign up and join in?

14 December, 2.30pm, signup essential. Lost & Co, 160 Putney High Street, SW15 1RS (putneycakeclub.wordpress.com)

Image / Strawberry Hill House

CREATIVE CHRISTMAS Get involved with some local DIY festive activities

SW19 The Darling Collective SW15

CHILDHOOD SUITE-HEART

Parents shopping at the Putney Exchange have a treat in store when it comes to nappy change time. Last month the centre opened its new Baby Care Suite, a state-of-the-art facility which includes a separate baby-changing zone, a dedicated feeding area with specially-designed feeding chairs, as well as two family cubicles where Mum and Dad can remain together with their little ones, rather than splitting up.

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NEW FACE OF THE COMMONS The Conservators of Wimbledon and Putney Commons have announced that Simon Lee will be appointed as chief executive of the Commons on 1 March Simon Lee. Image / WPCC 2014 in succession to the retiring Gordon Vincent who the WPCC praises for his 10 years of commitment. Mr Lee has 12 years experience managing London’s green spaces as Superintendent of Hampstead Heath. The WPCC Chairman, David Devons said; ‘we are delighted to welcome Simon Lee who will bring a wealth of experience in public open space management.’

(wpcc.org.uk)

Clare Hutchison of Froufrou & Thomas will show you how to make your own luxury Christmas crackers at home.

9 December, 2pm-6pm, £70 (one cracker, mulled wine & mince pie included). Cannizaro House West Side Common, Wimbledon SW19 4UE, 0870 961 9030 (darlingcollective.com)

TW2 Squires Garden Centre Bring foliage from your own garden or select from a variety of greens provided while the resident plant experts talk you through making your own festive wreath.

4 December, 6.30pm £20 (materials & mince pies included). Squires Garden Centre, Sixth Cross Road, Twickenham, TW2 5PA 020 8977 9241 (squiresgardencentres.co.uk)

SW15 The Décor Café Florist Helen Edwards leads this session where you will decorate a pre-made pine wreath with fresh flowers.

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6 December, 10am-12.30pm £70 (materials & refreshments included). The Décor Café, 24 Campion Road, SW15 6NW 020 8355 6095 (thedecorcafe.com)

TW10 Petersham Nurseries Traditional wreath-making lessons using seasonal foliage with Petersham Nurseries’ inhouse florists Ronny de Koning and Thomas Broom.

6 December & 10 December 10am-1pm, £85 (materials included). Petersham Nurseries, Church Lane, off Petersham Road, Richmond TW10 7AG, 020 8940 5230 (petershamnurseries.com)

TW1 Strawberry Hill House Watch Lilian and Leigh from The Divine Flower Company demonstrate making Christmas flowers for your table and then, with its expert guidance, create a unique wreath for your door.

7 December, 11.30am-4pm, £50 (materials and lunch included) Strawberry Hill House, 268 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham TW1 4ST, 020 8744 1241 (strawberryhillhouse.org.uk) Words / Kate Jennion

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With the big day just round the corner, the Residents’ Journal caught up with some familiar local faces about their festive memories and traditions

For a musician, the festive season conjures many special associations.

I’m no exception: more than anything it’s the music of Christmas which defines this part of the year. So for me, the special spirit and atmosphere of Advent is most fully articulated by our rich carol tradition, a unique heritage which finds its most perfect expression in the annual broadcast from King’s College, Cambridge.

On Christmas Day itself, I’ll be with my family, Sir Thomas Beecham’s splendidly old-fashioned recording of Handle’s Messiah providing the soundtrack as we get stuck in to the food preparation. At some point, in a quietly reflective moment, I’ll sit at the piano and play through John Ireland’s beautifully little miniature The Holy Boy – a personal, seasonal tradition I’ve honoured for more years now than I care to remember.

Tom: Every Christmas Eve I meet up with some old school friends from Hampton for a drink and then every Boxing Day, as a family, we go to the races at Kempton. Christmas Day we usually eat at home but recently we went to The Wharf restaurant in Teddington.

Philip: It’s funny because you always think you do something really interesting at Christmas but when you look at it like this in written form, you realise you don’t.

Tom: We always have champagne on Christmas morning, with blinis.

Philip: And obviously, being wine-orientated, we tend to start fishing out some decent bottles. We opened a magnum last year – but not a ridiculously expensive one. We’ve got another one ready for Christmas dinner this year!

Tom and Philip Gearing, Co-Directors of Cult Wines (wineinvestment.com). Learn about the perfect festive wines in our feature on p. 18

Simon Ferris, Musical Director Thames Youth Orchestra (thamesyouthorchestra.co.uk)

Left: Tom Gearing Right: Philip Gearing

We will be spending Christmas at home in Barnes this year – we have a new house so it will be really exciting to spend our first Christmas there. We always have a large Christmas tree and we do everything the traditional way; I love making the Christmas cake and pudding and will be putting everything into the mixing bowl shortly. My mother is Polish and so we follow the Polish tradition of opening presents when the first star appears on Christmas Eve, then everyone gets a stocking, which is opened on Christmas Day. I prefer to go to Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, I love the nine carols and nine lessons service as it gives everyone the opportunity to sing loudly to all their favourite carols.

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I can divide Christmas in south west London into two distinct parts: prekids and post-kids! Pre-kids, I was working in the West End for a glossy magazine publisher and it seemed the festive whirl of parties and lunches started earlier and earlier every year. Weekends were a time to recover from weekday excess and I used to book The Brasserie on Bellevue Road (I’m showing my age!) for long girly Christmas lunches after aerobics at Holmes Place in Wimbledon and a pamper at the Lemon Tree on Webbs Road. For New Year, we’d really push the boat out and would usually head off to Chez Bruce without ever having to worry about a babysitter or a highchair.

Post-kids and I still seem to spend the weekend recovering from excesses, but now it’s the two legged variety rather than the legless sort. Christmas shopping starts early and I love to make the most of the numerous fairs that take place. I think that we do this village shopping thing so well. We usually pick up our tree from my daughter’s school. The turkey will be from Cleavers and most of the tasteful decorations I’ve found on Northcote Road will be drowned in the tinsel that my children have bought from a Pound Shop. We’ll try and catch the panto in Wimbledon (Mr NappyValleyNet still talks about Pamela Anderson and her turn in Aladdin) and by the time the 25th actually arrives, I’m shattered after all the school parties and nativity plays.

Christmas for me is all about family. I particularly love when we spend Christmas together with both my family and my husband’s family in the south of Sweden. An incredibly charming wooden house in the middle of the forest with traditional Swedish candle lights in every window, lots of homemade, hearty food and the children’s delight at meeting Santa – it doesn’t get any better. When it comes to presents, I think about what each person may love throughout the winter until I find the perfect match: from personalised cufflinks, to a vintage vase or one of my brand Milli Millu’s limited edition bags. I think the search is as important as the find.

Mireia Llusia-Lindh Founder of Milli Millu (millimillu.com)

We’ve got a family home in Snowdonia, so we go up there at Christmas – it’s really special. The year before last, when it was a really snowy Christmas, it was hellish getting up to the house as it’s at the end of a steep single-track road – one time we got stuck halfway up with my nana in the backseat.

Once you’re up there though it’s beautiful – there are icicles that hang from the gutters all the way to the floor. Our Christmases usually involve a lot of eating and drinking; we have a family friend from Norway who introduced us to a form of mulled wine called gløgg – it’s red wine, vermouth, vodka, raisins and almonds, plus a bit of blackcurrant cordial. You heat it all together, line a sieve with sugar cubes, and set fire to the alcohol as you pour it through the sugar. Having a glass of that is the first thing we do on Christmas morning.

Kate Hopwood, Jewellery Designer and owner of Kate Hopwood Jewellery (katehopwoodjewellery.com) To learn more about Kate and her work, see our interview with her on p. 23

Susan Hanage (aka. Annabel) founder of Nappy Valley Net (nappyvalleynet.com)

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I am very lucky that some of my family are close by and I often spend Christmas with my children and grandchildren. Rather than stockings for the children, we have a treasure hunt with different wrapping colours for each of our four granddaughters. We can’t do this for our two grandsons as that part of the family live in Vancouver, so a Skype session is now part of Christmas for us. When it comes to food, we are totally traditional: turkey and trimmings, Christmas pudding and maybe a long walk afterwards if it is a fine day. We’re so lucky in south west London to have green spaces so close by such as Richmond Park and Marble Hill, and then, of course, there is always the wonderful river and the view from Richmond Hill, as lovely now as it was 200 years ago, when J.M.W. Turner captured its beauty.

When I was nine years old, my family emigrated to South Africa. From then on, Christmas Day was spent on the beach, but we still had turkey with all the trimmings at the end of the day! One of the things I missed most was the excitement of Christmas shopping on a cold, dark afternoon with the lights twinkling in the shop windows – something I still love.

Kirsty Riddiford, Author (kirstyriddifordbooks.com)

Christmas is a very important time of year for me. As a child, I remember my Grandma visiting on Christmas Day and I would help her to prepare the Christmas dinner. For me, this was more fun than opening the presents. It still excites me now when I am surrounded by all of my family and I prepare and cook a full festive dinner. The meal is always far too big and features the same ingredients every year: traditional turkey stuffed with sausage meat, Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, parsnips, brussels sprouts, carrots and sausages wrapped in bacon. This year is even more special, as I will be serving my first Christmas lunch at The Bingham – you cannot beat a classic Christmas meal for bringing people together.

Catherine Parry-Wingfield Chairman, Turner’s House Trust (turnerintwickenham.org.uk)

Mark Jarvis, Head Chef at The Bingham in Richmond (thebingham.co.uk)

My mother is Spanish and our family probably single-handedly keeps the Spanish food export market afloat. Christmas is a special time because a superabundance of traditional, delicious Spanish sugar delights become available. Our favourites include little shaped marzipans, the almond-paste turrones and, of course, polvorones, a diet of which we were practically raised on. I shouldn’t tell you what they’re made of as you’d never try them but I promise they taste of happy tears of angels (pig fat). Whenever I go back to my mother’s place near Christmas, every cupboard and drawer I open has been rammed full of boxes of Iberican confectionary. That’s when I get that warm feeling inside, a combination of knowing Christmas is round the corner and my stomach wincing at the memory of how much I ate last year.

Idil Sukan, Creative Director and Lead Photographer of Draw HQ (idilsukan.com) As told to Jennifer Mason - 11 -

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The Calendar A selection of the very best events happening in the area

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10-14 DECEMBER

UNTIL 4 JANUARY 2014

THE TANGO

A VERY VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS

CHRISTMAS AT KEW

In an exotic evening of dancing, Argentine tango dancers Miriam Orcutt and Dante Culcuy will amaze and entertain guests with their fancy footwork. The pair have been dancing together since 2007 in prestigious milongas (tango dancing events) across Argentina and Europe, including the famous Salon Canning. For this special show the duo will be accompanied by acclaimed violinist David Le Page and prize-winning pianist Viv McLean.

All the theatre spaces (even the car park) at the Putney Arts Centre will be used to present a selection of ghost stories, an adaptation of a Victorian short story, a melodrama, a moving monologue and a comedy sketch involving Santa himself this month. Victorian fancy dress is optional and there will be activities for children, carols and mince pies, as well as mulled wine for the grown-ups. A festive feast of fun for all the family.

There’s a whole host of fun activities happening at Kew Gardens this festive season, including a Christmas village with a multitude of shops, food stalls and traditional rides. Adventurous visitors will enjoy Kew After Dark – a winding one-mile trail illuminated with lights and lanterns with sound effects to enhance the wintry experience. There’s even a Santa’s Grotto for little ones keen to sit on Saint Nicholas’ knee.

Tickets £12 (£10 advance), 7.30pm-9.30pm OSO Community Arts Centre, 49 Station Road, Barnes Green, SW13 0LF 020 8876 9885 (osoarts.org.uk)

Tickets £12 (£8 concessions), 7pm (Saturday matinee, 2pm), Putney Arts Theatre Ravenna Road, SW15 6AW, 020 8788 6943 (putneytheatrecompany.org.uk)

Tickets from £12.50 (£8 for children) Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, TW9 3AB 020 8332 5655, for more information on opening times, visit kew.org

christmas at kew

Image / RBG Kew

CHRISTMAS Image / Matthew Kelly and Jo Brand in Aladdin

ALADDIN

Image / RBG Kew

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6 DECEMBER – 12 JANUARY 2014

6 DECEMBER - 12 JANUARY 2014

UNTIL 31 JANUARY 2014

ALADDIN

PETER PAN

PORTLAND THE GALLERY

A host of stage and screen stars take to the boards at the New Wimbledon Theatre this winter in the exciting new pantomime, Aladdin. Comedienne Jo Brand debuts as the genie, alongside Matthew Kelly as the Widow Twanky and Britain’s Got Talent street dancers Flawless as the Peking Police Force.

Dazzling sets, glittering costumes, catchy songs and some impressive dance numbers make this a fun festive show for all ages this Christmas time.

‘Captain Hook, with his sword fighting, singing off-key and a crew that couldn’t sail through a bathtub, is so much fun to play. I am filled to the brim with dastardly anticipation.’ So says star of stage and screen Henry Winkler (OBE) who will be playing Peter’s nemesis Hook in this year’s Peter Pan panto (try saying that three times fast). Pan, Hook and all your favourite J.M. Barrie characters will be brought to life at Richmond Theatre this winter.

Newly re-opened after extensive refurbishment, Portland The Gallery welcomes art lovers back through its doors this winter for the eagerly-anticipated Christmas Exhibition, showcasing main exhibitors Emma Brownjohn and Tiffany Lynch, whose work features animals and other natural elements painted in acrylics and mixed media. For the first time since its opening nearly five years ago, The Gallery will now also be open to the public on Saturdays, so there’s even more time to appreciate the art.

Tickets £11.90 -£37.90, New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, SW19 1QG, to book call 0844 871 7646 or visit atgtickets.com

Tickets £11.90-£40.40, Richmond Theatre The Green, Richmond, TW9 1QJ 0844 871 7651. For show times and further information, visit atgtickets.com

Magic objects Oil on canvas by Emma Brownjohn

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Portland The Gallery, 80 Hill Rise Richmond, TW10 6UB, 020 8332 1200 (portlandthegallery.co.uk)

Step back in time this Christmas

A VERY VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS

Courtesy of Richmond Theatre

A traditional tango

PORTLAND THE GALLERY

THE TANGO Words / Jennifer Mason

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The Really Helpful Club (reallyhelpfulclub.com) is an infinitely useful resource for smart, sensible women.

The members’ forum, for which it is free to register, enables you to reach out beyond your immediate network of friends to share great ideas and your best recommendations in a friendly, welcoming environment. More and more women are benefitting from the RHC, a trusted new best friend.

Among friends The Really Helpful Club (RHC) is an indispensable online resource for smart, sensible women to share great ideas and helpful tips in a world where inspired solutions can be hard to find. Recently founded by Sarah Austin, The Really Helpful Club enables women to extend their network beyond their usual circle of friends and family for invaluable advice and recommendations. It is fast-becoming a bookmarked favourite on iPads and smart phones across the capital and beyond; Sarah explains that the site has become an important part of women’s lives, developing in ways she would never have imagined initially. ‘This is what is really fantastic about the club,’ she says. ‘The site is becoming increasingly influential and accomplishing everything it set out to do and more.

Women of all ages are drawn together by the common thread of sharing tips and recommendations to ensure they get the very best out of life for themselves and their families.’

opportunities. Recently, a member was looking for part-time assistance in her Fulham-based search business. This topic rapidly generated significant interest, being viewed by more than 400 members in a very short period of time. The employer hired not just one but two Really Helpful Club members to fulfill her need.

It has quickly become obvious to Sarah that the next development she should focus on is to create a separate area on the site to allow likeminded, well-educated and talented women access to exciting opportunites. They might be looking for a career change, a voluntary role or a way of rediscovering the workplace, perhaps after children have flown the nest, or if younger children have started school, freeing up extra time – the RHC is a unique way of connecting women with each other.

Valued opinions and exclusive benefits

The power and reach ‘The RHC network is strong, with new bonds being formed every day,’ Sarah tells us. One such success story speaks volumes, when a member posted the following comment: ‘A couple of months ago, I asked if anyone could recommend a private chef/ caterer who could cook in our home for a special dinner party that we were hosting. Thanks to this post, I came across the perfect chef. She was absolutely amazing and provided us with the most delicious three-course meal, plus canapés.

She then went on to recommend a waiter who looked after us incredibly well throughout the evening and even cleaned up the kitchen before silently slipping out the door. It was quite literally effortless entertaining – restaurant quality food, but in the comfort of our own home. The most perfect evening!’

Sarah astutely identifies a key factor of contemporary society: ‘I noticed that sometimes you have to go above and beyond your own network to a wider audience. One person simply cannot have the answers to everything. Equally, you don’t want to go around every single friend you have asking them the same question.’ The Residents’ Journal heartily agrees.

The site is buzzing with original and innovative gift ideas for the festive period, with women sharing tailored and thoughtful inspiration that is not being talked about in magazines and on department store comment sites. The attraction of the RHC being that the ideas proffered are from other women just like you, whose opinion you value and trust. Businesses are also choosing to support The Really Helpful Club, offering its members exclusive opportunities and bespoke incentives to reward their valued loyalty. Whether you are looking for inspiration for presents, holidays, or perhaps a book recommendation for that tricky to please family member, the RHC is a rich resource offering a wealth of insight.

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CHRISTMAS CRACKERS Festive poems written by local children, to delight and entertain you Illustration / Mai Osawa

Illustration / Mai Osawa

Christmas There’s a time around mid-December, a time when delicate, crystal snowflakes dance through the sky, a time when children laugh and play in the deep frosty snow, a time when you’re given an excuse to get the family together, just for one night, a time when suddenly, nothing seems to matter anymore, it’s just you and them and the constant ring of laughter tinkling in the air.

There’s not a feeling like it, not when it’s Christmas

by Hannah, age 10 (Wimbledon Park Primary School)

The Countdown to Christmas

The Christmas Tree A Christmas tree stands all alone, its baubles sparkling bright.

The fiery hearth of Christmas Welcomes with light and warmth As the embers of family bonds Are kindled and reborn.

A Christmas tree stands all alone, ribboned in the light.

The spruce of Christmas beckons Stretching out her glistening arms As the roots of friendship grow Blossoming year after year.

All alone, till the children come running down happy voices all around, A sea of rainbow wrapping paper covers the ground.

Hanging tokens of Christmas Waiting, patiently, watchful The delicate stitches of friendship Conveying messages of love.

Cries of delight fill the room as presents are exchanged,

Flickering candlelight Faltering, steadily, burning still Symbolising light and love Always a glowing warmth.

Even when the children are grown up, Christmas day will never change, But the Christmas tree stands all alone, its baubles sparkling bright,

Tokens of love and family Wrapped with thought and care Await with gathering excitement For all to enjoy and share.

The Christmas tree stands all alone, ribboned in the light.

by Isabella, age 10 (Wimbledon Park Primary School)

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Glitter rattan reindeer, £75 John Lewis (johnlewis.com)

Guilt wall mirror, £3,599 Koket at The Longest Stay (thelongeststay.com)

Reindeer & Robin tree decorations, £8 (or two for £12) Rosa and Clara Designs (rosaandclaradesigns.co.uk)

Copper cookwear set, £1,499 Mauviel at Harrods (harrods.com)

Illuminated village scene £25.95, Noma Lites at Selfridges (selfridges.com) Gold embroidered stocking £19.50, Marks & Spencer (marksandspencer.com)

deck the halls Festive treats to spruce up your home this Christmas

Christmas wreath, £165 Fortnum & Mason (fortnumandmason.com)

Large Vogue candelabra £185 Sweetpea & Willow (sweetpeaandwillow.com)

Large stag head candle £9.99, Flambhau at Butlers (butlers-online.co.uk)

The egg chair, £4,719 Arne Jacobsen at The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk)

Classic check wool throw £135, Lexington at Amara (amara.com)

Malika grand gold spiral champagne saucers, £33 (for two) Lsa at The Champagne Company (thechampagnecompany.com)

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Mistletoe

and Wine

Breakfast:

SMOKED SALMON AND SCRAMBLED EGGS

Affordable Miolo Brut Millesime 2008, £20 Special Occasion Bollinger La Grande Année 2002, £75 Extravagant Dom Pérignon Rose 2002, £275 ‘Unfortunately, there is only one new release from Dom Perignon on the market, but what a wine it is.

The 2002 Brut Rose explodes from the glass with endless layers of huge, voluptuous fruit. A big, fullbodied wine, the 2002 is probably the most overly vinous, intense rose ever made by long-time Chef de Caves Richard Geoffroy.’

Lunch: TURKEY WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS Affordable Ronan 2010, £11 ‘Ronan Laborde of Chateau Clinet has captured the attention of the wine world through the creation of his latest wine “The Ronan”. We visited Clinet during en primuer week [when one buys wines in cask before they go onto the market] and were struck by the quality of this wine, Clinet’s youngest sibling. The general consensus in the trade is that this is a wine priced at £11 per bottle, but, in actual fact, feels more like a wine worth £30-40 per bottle.’

Special Occasion Felton Road, Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2012, £85

Extravagant Domaine Leroy Les Boudots, NuitsSaint-Georges 1995, £425

Dessert:

CHRISTMAS PUDDING Affordable Doisy-Védrines 2005, £25 Special Occasion Rieussec 2001, £85 Extravagant Chateau d’Yquem 2001, £500 ‘This is as good as it gets for Sauternes, the world’s greatest producer and one of the best vintages – serve this and discover how fast your guests become fans.’

Cult Wines, St Andrews House Upper Ham Road Richmond TW10 5LA 020 8332 9386 (wineinvestment.com)

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The Christ

Run by father and son team Tom and Phillip, Cult Wines offers a welcoming and forward-thinking attitude to fine wine investment. One of the first companies to offer a more analytical and financial approach to wine investment, the company accepts new clients seeking portfolios of all sizes, whether that’s £5, or £50,000. Both Tom and Phillip have a sincere passion for what they do, along with an in-depth, hands-on understanding of the best vineyards and an eagerness for helping new investors, sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm.

Prospective investors should take a trip down to the company’s head office in Richmond for a personal (and memorable) experience.

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What’s Christmas Day without a few glasses of wine with dinner, or champagne at breakfast? In the runup to the big day, Jennifer Mason speaks to Tom and Phillip Gearing of wine investment company Cult Wines about the best bottles to complement your feasts

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The Alternative

Christmas Tipple

Jennifer Mason learns from The Beer Boutique why a special beer can be just as delicious an accompaniment to your Christmas menu The Beer Boutique began as the project of two childhood friends, Marc Verlet and Eddie Lancaster, with a shared passion for excellent beer. Having spent a lot of time together drinking fine beer in the Dutch town of Maastricht, Marc and Eddie decided it was high time to bring a piece of the continental drinking culture over to the UK; thus, The Beer Boutique was born. Putney is the perfect base for the business, already home to numerous pubs and bars. The Beer Boutique’s mission? To get as many people in London drinking the good stuff as possible.

Breakfast:

SMOKED SALMON AND SCRAMBLED EGGS Affordable Beavertown Smog Rocket, £3 ‘A lightly smoked porter with subtle aromas of campfire and sweet malts that match the smoked salmon without overpowering it like many other smoked beers would.’

Special Occasion Brewdog AB:14, £15 ‘One of Brewdog’s limited release Abstrakt series, AB:14 is an Imperial Weizenbock. With hints of spices, herbs and sweet malts, this punchy 10.2 per cent dark wheat beer is one hell of a way to get started.’

Lunch: TURKEY WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS Affordable Sam Smiths Winter Welcome, £3.20 ‘Although technically classified as a warming Christmas beer, it drinks a lot like a nicely-rounded pale ale. The slightly spicy notes of clove and cinnamon are great with Christmassy food.’

Special Occasion Malheur Biere Brut, £16.50 ‘Everybody loves a bit of bubbly, but who says it has to be made from grapes? Malheur’s Biere Brut is a Belgian blonde beer re-fermented with champagne yeast and given every step of the traditional Méthode Champagnoise. The true Champagne of beers.’

Dessert: CHRISTMAS PUDDING Affordable Boon Kriek, £4 ‘With Boon Kriek you don’t just get cherry syrup mixed in with some beer. You get a tart ale that’s been barrel-aged with real black cherries producing a wonderful natural, refreshing cherry flavour.’

Special Occasion Rochefort 10, £5 ‘An extremely well-rounded beer. Boozy enough at 11.2 per cent to replace the traditional brandy, it has flavours of prunes, dates, brandy, plums and much more, making it a great fruity match for your Christmas pud.' n

The Beer Boutique, 134 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, SW15 2SP, 020 8780 3168 (thebeerboutique.co.uk)

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FESTIVE BEAUTY Three tried-and-tested treats to help you prepare for a season of celebration

THE HAIRCUT A visit to any Sean Hanna hair salon is an experience in itself – the shampoo station is something out of the space age. You wouldn’t think rainbow light hoods with inbuilt speakers would be relaxing, but blimey, aren’t they just. I digress, so down to business: the haircut.

If your hair is shoulder length (or longer) and you’re looking for a volume boost, look no further than the Connexion Cut. A reverse take on the layered cut, it styles the hair shorter around the crown, keeping the layers at the front longer, which gives a cascading effect. I give this daunting cut a try and am seriously impressed with the results. My hair falls in soft layers that give me volume without frizz, and it even corrected my problem ‘bangs’.

The look can be as high or low maintenance as you like. Those harbouring apprehensions should ask for Lucie, who did a reassuringly excellent job.

THE MANICURE The newest addition to the Sheen Lane storefronts is family-run salon Emily Victoria, owned by (and named after) its main therapist Emily. I visited to test-drive the Shellac Glittery Manicure and walked away with neat, oval nails bearing longwearing polish in a twinkly (yet somehow still subtle) shade of bronze, perfect for putting the finishing touch on that Christmas-party look. The salon, however, offers a lot more than just pampering for your pinkies; Emily is an expert in all things facial and the salon offers a range of treatments, including facial peels, for more in-depth party preparation.

Shellac Manicure from £20, Emily Victoria 71 Sheen Lane, Mortlake, SW14 8AD 020 8487 9595 (emily-victoria.co.uk)

From £50, Sean Hanna, 108 Putney High Street, Putney, SW15 1RG, 020 8780 1644 (seanhanna.com)

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ALL THAT IS GOLD

LIP SERVICE

This festive nail duo is comprised of a base coat (Golden Girl) and sparkly glitter top coat (Totally Twinkie). Also available in pink (Cherry Bomb & Sugar Rush) and blue hues (Blue Moon & Space Dust).

Ted Baker nail duo in Gold, £8.50 available from Boots stores across London or online at boots.com

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This little lip balm pot contains a blend of luxurious natural ingredients to keep your lips in tip-top condition, whatever the weather.

BLEND Collective Enlivening lip balm, £8.95, available from The Shoe Station, Station Parade Kew, TW9 3PZ, 020 8940 9905 (theshoestation.co.uk)

THE MAKEOVER

Jennifer is transformed by Kristina’s expert hand

Kristina Gasperas has studied makeup artistry and fashion styling at prestigious institutions all over Europe and the UK. She is most famous for her bridal makeras Kristina Gaspe up (Kristina is the 2013 Wedding Awards National Winner), but she also does occasion make-up, as well as tutorials. Who better then, to help me with the final ‘treat’ on my Christmas list – a festive party makeover.

Makeup / Kristina Gasperas

(kristinagasperas.com) Photography / Kristida Stalionyte

(kristida.com)

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arrive at Paris Moses salon (Kristina’s new ‘spot’ in Richmond) extremely nervous because I’m about to have my photograph taken. Without makeup.

Fortunately, photographer Kristida Stalionyte is encouraging and professional, and my ‘before’ shots don’t fill me with the fear I expect. Instead, I put my best face forward (so to speak) and prepare to be transformed.

Kristina begins with eye makeup. We’re trying out two looks today: Bronze Glitter and Smokey Black (as I’ve dubbed them).

When using darker eye shadow colours, Kristina tells me, she prefers to do eye makeup first, so any powder that falls onto my cheeks can be easily covered. I don’t normally wear foundation

as I find it quite heavy on my skin, but Kristina uses Chantecaille’s Future Skin foundation and then its St Bartz bronzer, which actually feels very light and subtle.

To accentuate the metallic finish of my eye makeup (Bobbi Brown long wear cream shadow in antique gold), Kristina finishes our first look with a very bright lipstick (Lipstick Deluxe prohibition in berry red) which is outside my usual lip colour range – but once it’s applied, I absolutely love it.

Definitely putting that on my Christmas list.

After a nerve-wracking photo session (for a modelling novice like myself), I return to the hotseat for round two: Smokey Black. Kristina adds Bourjois intense eye shadow extrait 06 and Collection Glam crystals dazzling gel liner in black (which give my eyes a real twinkle) as well as several individual false lashes (well, it wouldn’t be a party look otherwise, would it?) before adding the final touch: Shu Uemura Rouge unlimited lipstick (shade 315) – a subtle nude colour which won’t draw attention away from the amazing things Kristina

has done to my eyes.

Feeling more confident (having now done this once already), I head off with Kristida for the second part of the shoot.

She shows me a few previews of the images she’s taken and frankly, I’m gobsmacked.

This is one talented team.

My verdict? If you want a dazzling look for your Christmas or New Year’s party this year, Kristina’s your girl. Better still, if you’d like to be able to recreate the looks yourself, she’s willing to share her knowledge in a series of private tutorials open to novices and wannabe-professionals alike. Count me in. n

To launch her partnership with Paris Moses Kristina will be hosting a party at the salon on 10 December at 7.30pm, where there will be live hair and makeup demonstrations and prizes to be won. Entries are guest-list only, so RSVP to k.gasperas@gmail.com to reserve a place. Paris Moses Organic Hair Salon, 30A Hill Street, Richmond TW9 1TW, 020 8940 9646 (parismoses.co.uk)

Before

THE FRAGRANCES Two new scents added to La Collection de Grasse by L’Occitane perfumer Karine Dubreuil bring together natural ingredients for long-wearing, sweetsmelling fragrances.

Fleur d’Or & Acacia (for women) and Cèdre & Oranger (for men) frangrances £49, available from L’Occitane in Richmond, 020 8332 9303 and Putney 020 8704 1670 (uk.loccitane.com)

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A Silver Lining Kate Hopwood wields her creative talent to craft precious metals, selling not only her own pieces, but also collections from other designers, as well as bespoke creations. Jennifer Mason sneaks into her studio for a chat in the run-up to the busy festive season How did you find the other designers you work with?

Some of them are friends that I did my degree with, so it’s nice to be selling their work. Others are inspirational figures that I’ve grown up admiring – particularly Jane Adam. I met her when I was about 14 at the old Richmond jewellery fair, so it has been great getting her involved in the shop. It’s amazing to work with one of your idols.

What are your favourite materials to work with?

I mainly work in silver and gold. The precious metals, such as 18-carat gold, are really nice to work with. Working with silver is a much more fiddly process, so 18-carat gold is easier to work with, but it’s much more expensive. Because of this, I don’t tend to use a lot of it for shelf stock, but I love it when someone commissions a piece in gold.

What do you enjoy about being a local business owner?

I see a lot of repeat customers, so I start to get to know them. I have one gentleman who comes in for gifts for his wife and I’m able to tell him what she was looking at the last time she came for a browse. It’s all about the local angle – I love building relationships with people and to see happy customers come back again and again.

How did you get started in the business?

At secondary school I went to do an internship with a jewellery business in Twickenham, and that led me to a BA Jewellery, Silversmithing and Allied Crafts degree at Sir John Cass in London.

I then started selling my work through the lady who owned this store before me. Eventually, she moved on and I took over the lease and struck out on my own.

Why does jewellery make such a good Christmas present?

It’s a very personal gift that shows how much you’re thinking of someone – especially a bespoke design. n 11 Brewers Lane Richmond, TW9 1HH (katehopwoodjewellery.com)

What attracted you to jewellery making?

I like the idea of the story that jewellery takes on. You make a piece and hand it over to someone, and that’s the beginning of what can be an extremely long life.

Where do you find inspiration?

I’ll be playing around and come across something that strikes me; mistakes are a big part of my design process. Something will go wrong and, eventually, I’ll end up liking it so much that I try to replicate it. I have a shelf collection that’s very organic. Personally, I prefer to work with the more interesting, natural-looking textures, but I stock a range of collections to suit all tastes.

How does the bespoke element work?

Usually people come in with very specific ideas in mind and my role is to interpret this into a coherent design. It can be very nerve-wracking when you unveil a piece – but I’ve never had any disappointed customers. People can commission from all of the designers I work with too, so we offer a lot of different options.

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Side Cluster ring £140 Silver and 9 carat gold granules with emerald

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1. Tot’s toy box

A personalised place for little ones to store their most treasured possessions – and a blank chalkboard surface for doodling.

Personalised wooden toy box (92cm x 47cm x 47cm) from £350 (including name carving), available in a variety of colours from The Posh Box Company (poshbox.co.uk)

2. Their own adventure

Personalise their Christmas Adventures with Santa by adding their name in this very special festive book.

My Special Christmas Adventure book, £9.99 available from The Keepsake Co (thekeepsakeco.co.uk)

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3. Little angel

Reflect their angelic natures this Christmas with this snuggly angel wing onesie.

Gold angel wing velour footie, £55, available from Marie-Chantal (mariechantal.co.uk)

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4. Brum brum

Inspire your toddler to become the next Sebastian Vettel with this vintageinspired toy racing car.

Green Konstantin B brass polished toy car by Nika Zupanc, £1,650, available from Quintessentially Gifts (quintessentiallygifts.com)

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PRE-TEENS 5. Wizard’s chess

Recreate Ron’s amazing chess game from the final scene of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone with this limitededition set.

Harry Potter final challenge chess set, £399 available from Harrods (harrods.com)

6. Build-it yourself

Create a beautiful winter home with this festive LEGO set. Your blocky characters can decorate the tree, collect firewood and take a sled ride while old Grandad Lego sits snugly by the fire.

LEGO creator winter village cottage, £89.99 available from John Lewis (johnlewis.com)

7. Prairie playhouse

Play at Cowboys and Indians this Christmas in this cotton wigwam, perfect for Wild West adventures.

Wild West wigwam by Kiddiewinkles £220, available from NotOnTheHighStreet (notonthehighstreet.com)

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8. Keep on rocking

Carved in Tulip wood and painted a contemporary dapple grey, this beautiful rocking horse comes in different sizes to accommodate children of all ages.

Guaranteed to become a treasured addition to any playroom.

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TEENAGE KICKS 9. By the fire light

Now you can do so much more with your Kindle than just read. The new Kindle Fire HDX tablet lets you experience films, books, games and online browsing in exceptional HD.

Kindle Fire HDX, 7 inches from £199, 8.9 inches from £329, available from Amazon (amazon.co.uk)

10. Bobble on top

Keep warm and stay on-trend with this beautiful winter hat finished with a luxurious silver fox pom-pom.

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Light grey cable stich cashmere beanie with silver fox pompom (one size), £300, by TitFerTat Hats, 5 Paved Court., Richmond, TW9 1LZ (titfertathats.co.uk)

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These powerful speakers include a CD player, iPod dock, USB playback, DAB/DAB+/FM tuner and auxiliary inputs, as well as an integrated active subwoofer, for all your musical needs.

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Ruark Audio R4i integrated music system, £599.99 available from Amara (amara.com)

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12. Treasure chest

A beautiful jewellery box in printed calf leather that can be personalised by Smythson’s master goldstampers.

Mara Collection three drawer jewellery box, £1,525 available from Smythson (smythson.com)

THE BIG KIDS 13. Advent calendar for adults

Countdown to Christmas with a difference this festive season, with 24 windows that each reveal a 3cl sample dram of delicious Premium Whisky.

The premium whisky advent calendar (2013 edition), £249.95, available from Master of Malt (masterofmalt.com)

14. Proper Christmas telly

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Offering breath-taking picture definition and concert-quality audio, this is the ultimate television experience, perfect for watching some cracking British festive programming.

Samsung 85in S9 ultra high definition LED TV, £34,999, available from Selfridges (selfridges.com)

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15. The Christmas hamper

Enjoy a proper festive feast including Somerset Cure Oak-smoked Salmon, Cranberry Sauce Jelly with Silver Leaf, Christmas Piccadilly Piccalilli and Pistachio Turkish Delight, to name just a few delicacies waiting for you.

The Christmas feast hamper, £500, available from Fortnum & Mason (fortnumandmason.com)

16. A little bit of luxury

Individually handmade in the UK by master leather craftsmen, these 2014 diaries should definitely be on your Christmas wish-list.

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THE FESTIVE PLAYGROUND A special round-up of family news and activities this December

Image / NT John Millar

Image / NT John Millar

THE GROTTO TRAIL Take a festive walk through the special 17th Century Gardens to Santa’s Grotto where little ones can meet Santa and receive an early Christmas gift.

Weekends until 22 December (7-8, 14-15, 21-22), 11am-3.30pm (last trail at 3pm) £3 per child plus admission. Ham House Ham Street, Richmond upon Thames TW10 7RS, 020 8940 1950 (nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house)

A CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE In the North Pole at Claus HQ, Santa has a problem.

Rudolph is missing, the elves are misbehaving and he still has to deliver all his presents in time for Christmas morning.

Time for the audience to join in and help the big man in red make sure all the boys and girls will get their Christmas gifts. In return for their help, children will be able to meet Santa after the show, talk to him about their Christmas wishes and if they’ve been good boys and girls all year, they’ll even get a special present.

Until 24 December, performances: 10.30am, 12.30pm 2.30pm or 4.30pm on selected days, tickets from £12.50, New Wimbledon Studio, 93 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1QG To book, call 0844 871 7646 or visit santaclausonstage.com

Santa in the octagon Every year Father Christmas returns to Orleans House to bestow gifts and Christmas wishes on local children who’ve been especially good.

This year there’ll be art and craft activities too.

8 December, 2-3pm or 3-4pm, £8.50 per child (adults go free), booking is essential, Orleans House Gallery, Riverside, Twickenham TW1 3DJ 020 8831 6000 (richmond.gov.uk/arts)

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A TRADITIONAL VISIT For an exhilarating outdoor adventure this winter, why not take a sleigh ride pulled by huskies through the pine forest to meet Santa in his log cabin grotto.

7 & 8 December, 10am-4pm, free with admission (ages eight and under, extra charge for photo and grotto), WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes SW13 9WT, 020 8409 4400 (wwt.org.uk)

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Parent Trap: Nappy Valley Net Richmond NappyValleyNet.com has become an online sensation in the three years since founder Susan Hanage, aka. Annabel, unleashed it, with more than 80,000 visits to the site. An invaluable tool for parents based in south west London seeking to swap tips and share advice, we’ve teamed up to post some of the most pressing topics posted on the site

Bad behaviour at nursery

Mon Nov 04, 2013 2:12 pm

Re: Bad behaviour at nursery Thu Oct 31, 2013 12:11 pm I would get the staff to keep an eye on them and see if they can hear anything and intervene accordingly.

It could be just boys being boys, but the staff should tell the children that it’s not OK to be nasty to each other. I would not pull him out over this. Give it some time.

I have heard similar stories from a friend, her little girl keeps being told she is smelly by another boy…this is probably just the beginning...imagine what the school playground will be like! Unless this boy really stresses your son out, see how it goes. Who knows, maybe in a couple of weeks they will be friends. I understand it’s not nice and you don’t want to leave your young boy having to deal with another ‘naughty’ mean child. I was livid when my daughter had a gash across her nose one day (there is still a slight scar), a boy at nursery did this when she was about two.

Without meaning to sound harsh, this behaviour happens everywhere. I most definitely wouldn’t pull your son out of nursery because of this but would, however, teach him to stand up for himself. Kids at that age say things like that all the time, it’s funny to them and I don’t believe a three-and-a-half-yearold will intentionally bully at that age. Let’s not mollycoddle our kids. I appreciate you are concerned for your child but it sounds like cheeky banter. I would not be offended if another child said to my three-and-a-half-year-old ‘I am going to put you in a bin’ and I certainly wouldn’t say it was naughty behaviour. My little one would probably laugh at that child and tell him not to be silly. Speak to his teachers.

Mon Nov 04, 2013 7:55 pm As the mother of a toddler who has been on the naughty step more times than I care to mention, I wanted to reply. My little one started nursery half a term ago and has been initially hitting and snatching toys and the teachers have been very good at disciplining and teaching him kind hands are what we use etc. I have found it really stressful and obviously don’t want my little boy to get a label that then reinforces the behaviour and attention! He is getting better and it is definitely a symptom of growing up, learning to share and socialising with other children. I certainly wouldn’t pull your child out but speak to the nursery to ensure that your child is OK and not distressed in any way and that they are taking the right steps. This is just the beginning of a long road and I think it’s important to keep a sense of perspective, especially when they are so young. They all take their turns at bad behaviour according to the staff at my son’s nursery.

LATE NIGHT SHOPPING

The garden grotto

The streets of Barnes Village will be lined with carol singers, musicians and festive refreshments while the local stores open late for Christmas shoppers on 13 December. Rumour has it Father Christmas will be making an appearance at Rose House too.

Meet Santa at Sing-along-a-Santa in Cambridge Gardens, where there will be carol singers, hot drinks for grown-ups and a chance for the kids to run through their Christmas lists.

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14 December, 3pm-4.30pm, £2 (including gift), Cambridge Gardens, Clevedon Road, East Twickenham, TW1 2TA 020 8891 0612 (easttwickenham.org) Words / Kate Jennion

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I have recently started my three-and-a-half-year-old at what feels like a really nice nursery. Although my son seems OK there, he keeps coming out with stories of another child’s behaviour that concerns me such as ‘x hit me’, then more recently ‘x says he is going to put me in the bin.’ I thought this might have just been small boy humour as he seemed to be about to giggle about it but then he said; ‘x says he hates me’. I raised the hitting with the nursery staff and they say they weren’t aware of it. I am not sure what the best thing to do about it is. Obviously I would rather my son wasn’t spending any time with this child and am prepared to pull him out, but I am also conscious that one comes up against people who behave unpleasantly throughout life so should I be focusing more on teaching my child how best to respond to this behaviour? Any tips? He tells me he tells the other child he is naughty.

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Image from Flickr / Andrew Bowden

THE BRIDGE

between two worlds Last month marked the 284th anniversary of the opening of the first Putney Bridge. This December, the Residents’ Journal uncovers the history Image from Flickr / Darren Webb

behind one of our area’s most famous crossings

solid river crossing between London Bridge in the east, and Kingston Bridge to the west. Despite the controversial tollbooths at each end, the bridge proved to be a well-used thoroughfare.

In 1870, a river barge collided with the bridge and caused serious damage to the wooden structure that was already over a century old. Although the damage was repaired, just 16 years later the original bridge would be replaced by the more solid, stone bridge that still stands today.

The original bridge

A modern thoroughfare

Originally, the only way to travel between the north and south banks of the River Thames in this part of London was to cross on a ferry.

Unsurprisingly, this proved unreliable and problematic for some.

One story goes that, in 1720, Sir Robert Walpole was returning from visiting George I at Kingston and, being in a hurry to return to the House of Commons, rode in haste to Putney to take the ferry across to Fulham. The ferry boat, however, remained on the opposite side while its waterman partook of the Swan’s ale. Eventually Walpole was obliged to take another route, vowing that one day a bridge would replace the ferry. Another tells how the Prince of Wales often found himself inconvenienced by the ferry when returning from hunts in Richmond Park.

Construction was first sanctioned by an Act of Parliament in 1726. Designed by architect Sir Jacob Acworth and built by local master carpenter Thomas Philips, the first timber-built Putney Bridge (also known occasionally as Fulham Bridge) was finally opened in November 1729. It became the only

In 1879, Putney Bridge was purchased by the Metropolitan Board of Works, which, in 1880, disbanded the tollbooths in preparation for replacing the entire structure. The new, modern structure, designed by civil engineer Sir Joseph Bazalgette, would be built by John Waddell of Edinburgh from stone and Cornish granite. The bridge is 700 ft. long and is composed of five segmental granite arches.

The new bridge was opened by the Prince (later King Edward VII) and the Princess of Wales on 29 May 1886 and has stood firm ever since. However, in the 127 years of high tides and icy British winters since its opening, the bridge has sustained significant damage.

A recent study suggests that it now requires £1.5 million worth of repairs.

Wandsworth Council has approved a plan to completely close the bridge to vehicle traffic so that the repairs could be completed within six months and invites locals to have their say. n

Image from Flickr / Tomas

Did you know?

There’s an old wives’ tale that postulates how the villages of Putney and Fulham came by their names. Two sisters (said to have founded the churches at either end of the bridge: All Saints in Fulham and St Mary’s in Putney) were living on the opposite sides of the Thames and were in the habit of visiting each other regularly. To cross the river, they were ferried over by watermen, and one used to give the direction: ‘Full home, waterman,’ while the other would exclaim, ‘Put nigh’, and thus Fulham and Putney were born.

Image from Flickr / Jebaloo

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Local residents are invited to proffer their opinions on the repair timescale. For more information, visit wandsworth.gov.uk

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Planning & Development Keeping you in the know about important street plans affecting south west London

Planning Applications Date RECEIVED: 29 October Address: Collingwood Close PROPOSAL: Two-storey side/rear extension

Date RECEIVED: 29 October Address: Wycliffe Road Proposal: Construction of a two-storey reception extension Date RECEIVED: 31 October Address: Fairfax Road

PROPOSAL: Demolition of existing detached garage and erection of new detached building to be used as a workshop/ store ancillary to the existing dwelling Date RECEIVED: 5 November Address: Amity Grove Proposal: Erection of single-storey rear extension

THE POTHOLE PROMISE Residents in the borough of Richmond upon Thames now have a say in how council funds are spent as the Community Roads and Pavements Fund opens again. The new budget is £490,000, to be put towards road and pavement repairs (on top of regular maintenance work) as nominated by local residents. The streets that receive the highest number of nominations will win the funding in each area.

To nominate, visit the website below or pick up a form at your local library. The deadline for nominations is 13 December.

Date RECEIVED: 5 November Address: Grasmere Avenue Proposal: Erection of a single-storey side and read wraparound extension and erection of front porch Date RECEIVED: 5 November Address: Stratford Grove Proposal: Fell and replace eucalyptus tree

(richmond.gov.uk/fund)

Planned roadworks and closures in and around December STREET

PLANNED WORK

DATES

WORKS OWNER

Grasmere Avenue

Gas main replacement

Until 20 December

Southern Gas Networks 0845 026 0015

Merton High Street

Footway upgrades

Until 20 December

Merton 020 8274 4901

Edencourt Road

Replace old lead water service pipes 8 November – 5 December

Thames Water 0845 9200 800

Burlington Avenue

Carryout footway works

8 November – 7 February 2014

Alexandra Road

Sewer repairs

25 November – 13 December

Richmond Upon Thames 020 8891 1411 Thames Water

Franciscan Road

Gas main replacement

13-23 December

Southern Gas Networks

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Residents’ Journal

PROPERTY WATCH Experts share their invaluable knowledge and shine a light on local property news and developments

Village living Knight Frank presents a stunning eight bedroom family house to let in Wimbledon Village

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his elegant, detached 4,351 sq. ft. family home is situated in one of Wimbledon Village’s most exclusive locations, Lancaster Road. Within easy walking distance of the shops, restaurants and amenities of Wimbledon, as well as the common and Wimbledon station (London overground trains to Waterloo and District Line tubes).

This Edwardian house (available on a furnished or unfurnished basis) is arranged over four floors and has been completely renovated and refurbished by the current owner to the highest possible standard. Situated on the ground floor is the grand, tiled entrance hall which leads to a large, double reception room offering seating and a formal dining area, as well as a bespoke kitchen/ breakfast room with dining space. There is access from this room via doors to the generous rear garden which has a lovely patio area and secluded lawn. Tenants will also find access to the garage and store room from the garden.

Incorporated into the lower ground floor is a large family room with additional kitchenette, a bedroom currently used as a gym with an en suite bathroom, a TV room and a utility room. The lower ground floor can be accessed independently, so it is ideal for an au pair, nanny or housekeeper.

The first floor is home to a large master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and beautifully refurbished en suite shower room, as well as two further large double bedrooms, again with fitted wardrobes and a family bathroom, all accessible from the large landing. The second floor includes four further double bedrooms and a further family bathroom.

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£15,000 per calendar month. For more information, call Knight Frank’s Wimbledon letting team on 020 8946 9811 (knightfrank.co.uk/Wimbledon)

‘December can be a surprisingly positive month in the rental calendar.

There is often a surge from private tenants who exchange contracts on their sale with completion just prior to Christmas, and who need to rent by the 24 December. Companies can also send families to secure accommodation ready to start in January or February but want decisions made this side of the festive period. I anticipate stock levels will be further buoyed by the influx of new buy-to-let investors who are in the process of completing their deals in the New Year.’

Ruth Barr, Head of Lettings

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A little piece of country life in London

Robert Holmes & Company introduce a unique property in the heart of south west London

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esigned by the renowned architect and artist M. H. Baillie Scott, whose attention to detail can be seen both in the characterful external elevations and decorative internal features of the house, Oakfield is a truly exceptional home that sits on a discreet 0.5 acre plot within a short distance of Wimbledon Village.

A long private drive, shared with one other property, leads up to the main gated house and gives it a truly ‘country’ atmosphere not usually found in properties this close to Central London. The accommodation is arranged over two floors providing plenty of space for family living and formal entertaining.

On the ground floor, prospective buyers will find an elegant formal drawing room with a well fitted drinks area, a generous dining room, and a charming study with oak bookcases and cabinets. All the reception rooms feature the original open fireplaces. The large kitchen/breakfast room is equipped with

all mod cons and leads to a large and adaptable family room to the rear of the house. In addition, there is a small sitting room – also with a Baillie Scott fireplace – with a kitchenette and cloakroom which has separate access from the drive and could provide self-contained staff accommodation if required. The first floor with six double bedrooms and five bath/shower rooms, including a large master bedroom with walk-in wardrobes and en suite, is accessible not only by the main oak staircase but also by two secondary staircases.

The lovely landscaped and beautifully maintained gardens, which have a bright southerly aspect and have an in-built irrigation system, can be accessed through a light and airy conservatory. For active residents there is a 33 ft. heated swimming pool in a glazed pool room with direct access from the house so it can be enjoyed all year round. A discreetly situated hard tennis court set to the side of the house completes the leisure additions. A double garage, plus plenty of parking in the drive, will suit motoring enthusiasts or sociable hosts, and security gates at the top of the main drive as well as closed circuit television cameras ensure optimum security.

Despite its idyllic setting the house is less than seven miles from Hyde Park Corner and is within walking distance of Wimbledon Village, the Common and the famous All England Tennis Club.

Fast and frequent mainline and underground train services run from Wimbledon into central London and the area is home to a wide range of first-class educational and recreational facilities. An ideal location for discerning investors and families alike. n

Price on Application, viewing by appointment through Robert Holmes & Co, 35 High Street, Wimbledon Common, SW19 5BY 020 8947 9833 (robertholmes.co.uk) - 31 -

We believe that every building is one-of-akind. Every design is created to a unique, specific and personal vision. And every project requires individual understanding, research and planning.

Blending architectural flair with building surveying professionalism. Collaborating with clients, suppliers, engineers and builders.

Together we create original and beautiful bespoke houses. We are experienced and pragmatic, fresh thinking and innovative; we are Pennington Phillips.

Pennington Phillips 16 Spectrum House 32–34 Gordon House Road London NW5 1LP t: 020 7267 1414 f: 020 7267 7878 design@penningtonphillips.co.uk

Residents’ Journal

Your local agents A selection of the areas top estate agents

Antony Roberts Kew 308 Sandycombe Road, Kew TW9 3NG 020 8940 9401 (sales) 020 8940 9402 (lettings) Richmond 3 Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 2NQ 020 8940 9403 (sales) 020 8940 9403 (lettings)

Hamptons Barnes 67 Barnes High Street SW13 9LD 020 8658 7344 (sales) 020 8970 7895 (lettings) East Sheen 252 Upper Richmond Road West East Sheen, SW14 8AG 020 8454 7247 (sales) 020 8936 3028 (lettings) Putney 184 Upper Richmond Road Putney, SW15 2SH 020 8454 7243

Coombe Residential 259 Coombe Lane Wimbledon, SW20 0RH 020 8947 9393 coomberesidential.com

Fine & Country Hampton Wick 83 High Street Hampton Wick Kingston upon Thames KT1 4DG 020 3397 1199

Richmond 8 The Quadrant Richmond Surrey TW9 1BP 020 8454 7251 (sales) 020 8454 7261 (lettings) Teddington 164 High Street Teddington, TW11 8HU 020 8970 7902 (sales) 020 8970 7906 (lettings)

Richmond 5 Duke Street Richmond upon Thames TW9 1HP 020 8939 2800 Wimbledon 81 High Street Wimbledon, SW19 5EG 020 8946 0026 knightfrank.co.uk

Marsh & Parsons 73/75 Church Road, SW13 9HH 020 8563 8333 marshandparsons.co.uk

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

Savills Barnes 52 Barnes High Street SW13 9LN 020 8939 6900 Putney 198 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 020 8780 9900 Richmond 40 - 42 Hill Rise TW10 6UA 020 8614 9100

Robert Holmes & Co Wimbledon Willow House, 35 High Street Wimbledon, SW19 5BY 020 8947 9833 (sales and new homes)

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

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Wimbledon High Street, Wimbledon SW19 5BA 020 8454 7249 (sales) hamptons.co.uk

Teddington 9 Broad Street Teddington Middlesex, TW11 8QZ 020 3397 1199 Wimbledon 360 Coombe Lane, SW20 0RJ 020 3397 1199 fineandcountry.co.uk

Knight Frank Esher The Old Post House, High Street Esher, Surrey, KT10 9QA 01372 464496

Oakfield Road, SW19, Asking price ÂŁ8,250,000, Freehold Knight Frank Wimbledon, 020 8946 0026

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Residents’ Journal

The Directory Whether whim or wish, all of the essentials are taken care of in our round up for harmonious living

Lifesavers Councils

Vets and pets

Doctor

Solicitor

Merton Council London Borough of Merton Civic Centre London Road, SM4 5DX 020 8274 4901 merton.gov.uk (Large or Bulky Household waste collection, Merton Council: 020 8274 4902)

M.A. Dog Training and Services 07547 716076 madogtraining@gmail.com madogtrainingandservices.co.uk

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

Dixon Ward 16 The Green TW9 1QD 020 8940 4051 dixon-ward.co.uk

Richmond Council Civic Centre 44 York Street Twickenham, TW1 3BZ 0845 6122 660 richmond.gov.uk

Post Office Church Road 96 Church Road, SW13 0DQ Danebury Avenue 31a Danebury Avenue SW15 4DG East Sheen 234 Upper Richmond Road West SW14 8AG Haydons Road 317 Haydons Road, SW19 8TX 020 8542 1802 Raynes Park 1a Amity Grove, SW20 0LL Richmond 16-17 George Street, TW9 1JS postoffice.co.uk

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

Dentist

Richmond Practice Mount Ararat Road (Corner Paradise Road) Richmond, TW10 6PA 020 8940 5009 richmondpractice.co.uk Seymour House Surgery 154 Sheen Road Richmond, TW9 1UU 020 8940 2802 richmondsurgery.co.uk

Russell-Cooke Solicitors 2 Putney Hill, SW15 6AB 020 8789 9111 russell-cooke.co.uk

Cleaner American Dry Cleaners 5 Royal Parade Richmond, Surrey TW9 3QD 020 8332 1364 americandrycleaningcompany.com

Arthur Road Dental Practice 172 Arthur Road Wimbledon SW19 8AQ 020 8946 2646 dentistsw19.com

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

Roseneath Dental Care Corner of Mount Ararat & Paradise Road Richmond TW10 6PA 020 8940 9955 roseneath.co.uk

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

West Motor Company 4 Castelnau, SW13 9RU 020 8748 8844 westmotorcompany.co.uk

Courier

BIKE HIRE

Stephen Powell Orthodontics 2a Barham Road Wimbledon, SW20 0EU 020 8946 3064 orthodontist-wimbledon.co.uk

Riverside Cars 368 Upper Richmond Road West SW14 7JU 020 8878 7777 riverside-cars.com

Blazing Saddles Bike Hire 4 Bridge Boathouses, Richmond TW9 1TH 020 8948 8240 blazingsaddlesbikehire.com

Opticians

Bright And Sparkling 113 Harbridge Avenue SW15 4HA 07717 307095 bright-and-sparkling.co.uk

Motoring

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 - 34 -

home & Culture Architects

Antiques

Andrew Catto Architects 154 Putney High Street, SW15 1RS 020 8785 0077 andrewcatto.co.uk

The Dining Room Shop 62 White Hart Lane Barnes SW13 0PZ 020 8878 1020 thediningroomshop.co.uk

Bob Trimble Architects 36 York Street Twickenham, TW1 3LJ 020 8538 9303 trimblearchitect.co.uk GPS Architects 14 The Green Richmond, TW9 1PX 020 8940 8244 gpsarchitects.co.uk Holden Harper 26 High Street, Wimbledon SW19 5BY 020 8879 0310 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 7384 2228 regallis.co.uk

Langdon Down Museum of Learning Disability The Langdon Down Centre Normansfield 2A Langdon Park, TW11 9PS 0333 1212 300 langdondownmuseum.org.uk Orleans House Gallery Riverside Twickenham TW1 3DJ 020 8831 6000

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

Museums/Galleries Henry Boxer Gallery (visits by appointment only) 98 Stuart Court Richmond Hill TW10 6RJ 020 8948 1633 outsiderart.co.uk

Richmond Hill Gallery 26 Richmond Hill Richmond, TW10 6QX 020 8940 5152 therichmondhillgallery.com Riverside Gallery 36 Barnes High Street, SW13 9LP 020 8878 0040 riversidegallery.co.uk Strawberry Hill House (Horace Walpole’s Gothic Castle) 268 Waldegrave Road Twickenham, TW1 4ST 020 8744 1241 strawberryhillhouse.org.uk

Lacy Road Gallery 30 Lacy Road SW15 1NL 020 8789 1777 lacyroadgallery.co.uk

The Architect’s Gallery The Powder Rooms 69-71 Broad Street Teddington TW11 8QZ 020 8977 6999 thearchitectsgallery.com

Landmark Art Gallery Landmark Arts Centre Ferry Road, Teddington TW11 9NN 020 8977 7558 landmarkartscentre.org

The Museum of Richmond Old Town Hall Whittaker Avenue, Richmond TW9 1TP, 020 8322 1141 museumofrichmond.com The Russell Gallery 12 Lower Richmond Road Putney, SW15 1JP 020 8780 5228 russell-gallery.com The Twickenham Museum 25 The Embankment Twickenham Middlesex, TW1 3DU 020 8408 0070 twickenham-museum.org.uk Will’s Art Warehouse 180 Lower Richmond Road Putney Common SW15 1LY 020 8246 4840 wills-art.com Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Church Road Wimbledon, SW19 5AE 020 8946 6131 Wimbledon Windmill Museum Windmill Road Wimbledon Common SW19 5NR 020 8947 2825 wimbledonwindmill.org.uk

entertainment Theatres New Wimbledon Theatre The Broadway Wimbledon SW19 1QG 020 8545 7900 Normansfield Theatre The Langdon Down Centre Normansfield 2A Langdon Park, TW11 9PS 0333 1212 300 langdondowncentre.org.uk Orange Tree Theatre 1 Clarence Street Richmond, TW9 2SA 020 8940 0141 orangetreetheatre.co.uk

Polka Theatre 240 The Broadway Wimbledon, SW19 1SB 020 8543 4888 polkatheatre.com

Teddington Theatre Club Hampton Hill Playhouse 90 High Street, Hampton Hill TW12 1NZ 0845 838 7529 teddingtontheatreclub.org.uk

Putney Arts Theatre Ravenna Road, Putney, SW15 6AW 020 8788 6943 putneyartstheatre.org.uk Richmond Theatre The Green, Richmond, TW9 1QJ 020 8332 4500 Step on Stage Academy of Performing Arts The Whitehouse Community Centre 45 The Avenue, Hampton, TW12 3RN steponstageacademy.co.uk

The Bearcat Comedy Club The Turk’s Head 28 Winchester Road St Margaret’s Twickenham TW1 1LF 020 8607 9190 bearcatcomedy.co.uk The Half Moon 93 Lower Richmond, SW15 1EU 020 8780 9383 halfmoon.co.uk

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The Richmond Shakespeare Society The Mary Wallace Theatre The Embankment, Twickenham TW1 3DU 020 8744 0547 richmondshakespeare.org.uk The Rose Theatre 24-26 High Street Kingston, KT1 1HL 020 8546 6983 rosetheatrekingston.org

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HEALTH & BEAUTY Beauchamp Beauty 14 Eton Street Richmond TW9 1EE 020 8439 9977 beauchampbeauty.com

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

Curves Twickenham 2-4 Heath Road Twickenham TW1 2BZ 020 8538 9922 curvestwickenham.co.uk

WT Spa 55-56 George St Richmond TW9 1HE 020 8439 9936 wtspa.com

Beauty and the Beach 59 King Street Parade, Cross Deep, Twickenham TW1 3SG 020 8892 7999 beautyandthebeachsalon.co.uk

Curves East Sheen 48 Sheen Lane East Sheen SW14 8LP 020 8876 1839 curveseastsheen.co.uk

Heavenly Green 4 Kew Green Kew TW9 3BH 020 8332 1999 heavenlygreen.co.uk

The Haven Beauty Salon 71 Sheen Lane SW14 8AD 020 8487 9595 havenbeautylondon.co.uk

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

Curves Hampton 77-81 Station Road Hampton TW12 2BJ 020 3068 0077 curveshampton.co.uk

Sirisha’s Health and Beauty 145 Saint Margarets Road Twickenham, TW1 1RG 020 8891 4380 sirishashealthandbeauty.com

Matches (Womenswear) 37a High Street Wimbledon Village SW19 5BY 020 8944 6060 matchesfashion.com

Nadia Ivanova 76 White Hart Lane Barnes SW13 OPZ 020 8878 0941

Fashion BOUTIQUES Feather & Stitch 16 King Street Richmond, TW9 1ND 020 8332 2717 featherandstitch.com Chatterton’s 40 White Hart Lane Barnes SW13 OPZ 020 8487 1004 chattertonshop.co.uk Matches (Womenswear) 34 High Street Wimbledon Village, SW19 5BY 020 8947 8707 matchesfashion.com

Ruby Blue 281- 287 Upper Richmond Road West East Sheen SW14 8QS 020 8876 9845 sheenuncovered.co.uk

Matches (Menswear) 38-39 High Street Wimbledon Village SW19 5BY 020 8944 5366 matchesfashion.com Matches (Womenswear) 13 Hill Street Richmond TW9 1SX 020 8332 9733 matchesfashion.com

Cannizaro House West Side Common Wimbledon, SW19 4UE 020 8879 1464 cannizarohouse.com The Lodge Hotel 52-54 Upper Richmond Road Putney, SW15 2RN 020 8874 1598 thelodgehotellondon.com

Artists Villa Bed and Breakfast 57 Cobham Road Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3AE 020 8974 5465 kingstonbandb.com

Travel Agent

Horton London 2 Paved Court, Richmond TW9 1LZ 020 8332 1775 hortonlondon.co.uk Kate Hopwood Jewellery 11 Brewers Lane Richmond TW9 1HH 020 8948 0886 katehopwoodjewellery.com Susan Clarke 11 Paved Court Richmond, TW9 1LZ 020 8948 6057 susanclarkejewellery.co.uk

Hotels, Travel & sOCIAL HOTELS

Jewellers

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

Simpson Travel Boat Race House, 61-67 Mortlake High Street, SW14 8HL 020 8392 5858 simpsontravel.com - 36 -

Food & Drink Restaurants

Pubs

Enoteca Turi 28 Putney High Street SW15 1SQ 0208 785 4449 enotecaturi.com

Bricklayers Arms 32 Waterman Street Putney, SW15 1DD 020 8789 3932 bricklayers-arms.co.uk

Georgina’s 56 Barnes High Street Barnes SW13 9LF 020 8166 5559 georginasrestaurants.co.uk

Rose and Crown 55 High Street Wimbledon Village SW19 5BA 020 8947 4713 roseandcrownwimbledon.co.uk

Rock and Rose 106-108 Kew Road TW9 2PQ 0208 948 8008 rockandroserestaurant.com

The Clock House 69 High Street TW11 8HA 020 8977 3909 theclockhousepub.com

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

The Idle Hour 62 Railway Side, SW13 0PQ 020 8878 5555 theidlehour.co.uk

The Lawn Bistro 67 High Street Wimbledon Village SW19 5EE 020 8947 8278 thelawnbistro.co.uk

The Old Anchor 71 Richmond Road TW1 3AW 020 8892 2181 the-old-anchor.co.uk

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

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

Bars Be At One 30 Putney High Street SW15 1SQ 020 8780 5252 beatone.co.uk One Paradise Road 1 Paradise Road, TW9 1RX 020 8332 7122 Shambles Bar & Restaurant 83 High Street TW11 8HG 020 8977 9398 shamblesbar-restaurant.co.uk

Greengrocers

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

Ferrari Fruits Wimbledon Reference Library Wimbledon Hill Road SW19 7NB 020 8944 7794

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

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

Wallace & Co 146 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SW 020 8780 0052 wallaceandco.com

Bakeries La Boulangerie 2 Crown Rd, TW1 3EE 020 8892 7990 laboulangere.co.uk Millers Bespoke Bakery Units 4 & 5 Saxon 2 Business Centre 57 Windsor Avenue, SW19 2RR 020 7720 1234 millersbakery.co.uk The Cavan Bakery 42 Broad Street, TW11 8QY 020 8973 3900 thecavanbakery.co.uk The Lawn Bakery 9 High Street Wimbledon Village SW19 5DX 020 8946 3774

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 0208 948 7777 cookandgarcia.co.uk Fresh Deli and Café 25 Heath Road, TW1 4AW 020 8892 0688 cafe-fresh-twickenham.com Matteo Delicatessen 236 Upper Richmond Road SW15 6SG 020 8788 7853 matteodelicatessen.com

Confectioners Sandrine Chocolates 239 Upper Richmond Road West SW14 8QS 020 8878 8168 sandrine.co.uk - 37 -

The Cake Parlour 146 Arthur Road Wimbledon Park SW19 8AQ 020 8947 4424 thecakeparlour.com William Curley 10 Paved Court TW9 1LZ 020 8332 3002 williamcurley.co.uk

Cafés Artisan Putney 203 Upper Richmond Road SW15 6SG 0208 617 3477 artisancoffee.co.uk Il Vero Gusto 376 Richmond Road Richmond TW1 2DX 020 8892 2007 ilverogusto.com Le Bon Goût 8 The Causeway TW11 0HE 020 8977 2176 lebongoutcafe.co.uk Petersham Nurseries Café Church Lane TW10 7AG 020 8940 5230 petershamnurseries.com

KnightFrank.co.uk

Mount Ararat Road, Richmond TW10 A fabulous semi‐detached house on Richmond Hill

This exceptional family house offers spacious accommodation including 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 cloakrooms, 2 large reception rooms, entrance hall, kitchen/family room, utility room, conservatory, west facing garden and off‐street parking.

EPC rating E. Approximately 281.49 sq m ﴾3,030 sq ft﴿

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

Freehold

Guide price: £2,550,000 ﴾RCH130055﴿

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Strawberry Vale, Twickenham TW1

Exceptional family house overlooking the river Thames A period property dating back to 1856 with well‐proportioned accommodation including 6 bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms, reception room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, store room, loft storage, 176 ft garden, private mooring pontoon and off‐street parking. EPC rating E. Approximately 376 sq m ﴾4,047 sq ft﴿

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

Freehold

Guide price: £3,500,000 ﴾RCH100151﴿

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KnightFrank.co.uk Parkside Gardens, Wimbledon SW19 Detached family house

An attractive and well-presented detached house on an extremely popular road in Wimbledon Village. Master bedroom suite, 6 further bedrooms (3 en suite), 2 bath/shower rooms, reception room, dining room, study, office, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 cloakrooms, garden, off street parking. Approximately 712.8 sq m (7,673 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ6,950,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 (WMB130264)

Oakfield Road, Wimbledon SW19

Detached house on superb plot A substantial, well presented detached house on a superb plot of land in excess of 1.25 acres.

Master bedroom suite, 6 further bedrooms (4 en suite), bathroom, drawing room, dining room, study, family room, kitchen/breakfast room, gym, games room, staff kitchen, utility, cloakroom, garage, garden, parking. EPC rating D. Approximately 749.9sq m (8,072 sq ft) Freehold Asking price: ÂŁ8,250,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 (WMB130094)

KnightFrank.co.uk Eversley Park, Wimbledon SW19 Stunning family house

A unique family house situated in this secluded private estate moments from Wimbledon Common. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, beautiful kitchen/breakfast room, garden with terrace and lawned area, double garage and driveway. EPC rating D. Approximately 318 sq m (3,423 sq ft) Available unfurnished Guide price: ÂŁ10,000 per calendar month

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 9811 (WMQ104385)

Golf Club Drive, Kingston KT2

Breathtaking family house Simply beautiful and substantial detached family house within the exclusive Coombe Hill Estate.

9 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 8 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, indoor swimming pool, landscaped gardens, double garage and off street parking for several cars. EPC rating C. Approximately 843 sq m (9,074 sq ft) Available unfurnished Guide price: ÂŁ18,500 per calendar month

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 9811 (WMQ182892)

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, administration fees will apply when renting a property. Please ask for details of our charges.

Christmas. It’s the little details that make a big difference.

Just like when it comes to property.

Savills Barnes 52 Barnes High Street London SW13 9LN 020 8939 6900

Savills Putney 198 Upper Richmond Road London SW14 2SH 020 8780 9900

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

Savills Wimbledon 1 High Street London SW19 5DX 020 8971 8111

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AN OUTSTANDING NEW BUILD HOUSE IN THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE parkside avenue, sw19 Elegantly styled detached house with bespoke fittings ø 4 spacious reception rooms ø 6 double bedrooms ø approximately 6,900 sq ft of space ø built by Lifestyle Projects ø interiors designed by Alison Henry ø garden landscaped by Thornton Forestier-Walker ø heart of Village with Common 600m ø off-street parking ø completion May 2014 ø CGI used Guide £6.25 million Freehold

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1 A STUNNING CONTEMPORARY DETACHED HOUSE WITH LOVELY GARDEN VIEWS coppice drive, sw15 Open plan reception room ø kitchen ø 6 bedrooms ø 4 shower rooms ø south-facing garden ø off-street parking ø 280 m sq (3,014 sq ft) ø EPC=E

Guide £2.55 million Freehold

Savills Putney Alex Howard Baker ahowardbaker@savills.com

020 8780 9900

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HARRODS VILLAGE, sw13

VALONIA GARDENS, sw18

2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø 1 reception room ø private parking ø swimming pool ø gymnasium ø concierge ø Council Tax=F ø EPC=C

5 bedrooms ø 5 bathrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø garden studio / 6th bedroom ø garden ø off-street parking ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=C

Unfurnished £2,000 pcm

Unfurnished £5,250 pcm

+ £276 inc VAT admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Barnes pzammit@savills.com 020 8939 6914

+ £276 inc VAT admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Putney rhole@savills.com 020 8780 6117

TIDESWELL ROAD, sw15

THAMES BANK HOUSE, sw14

5 double bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø kitchen ø cellar ø garden ø off-street parking ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=F

6/7 bedrooms ø 3/4 reception rooms ø 5 bathrooms ø beautiful terrace & garden ø river views ø garage ø Grade II listed building ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=F

Unfurnished £5,750 pcm

Unfurnished £8,500 pcm

+ £276 inc VAT admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Putney rhole@savills.com 020 8780 6117

+ £276 inc VAT admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Barnes pzammit@savills.com 020 8939 6914

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*£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.

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LOWER HAM ROAD, kt2

LAMBTON ROAD, sw20

2 reception rooms ø 5 bedrooms ø 3 bath/shower rooms ø garden ø river views ø detached ø parking ø Council Tax=D ø EPC=C

2 double bedrooms ø 2 bath/shower rooms ø open plan kitchen/reception ø 3 balconies ø secure underground parking ø Council Tax=F ø EPC=B

Unfurnished £7,500 pcm

Furnished £3,250 pcm

+ £276 inc VAT admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Richmond nhowe@savills.com 020 8614 9115

+ £276 inc VAT admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Wimbledon aclements@savills.com 020 8971 8100

PETERSHAM ROAD, tw10

BERKELEY PLACE, sw19

1 bedroom ø 1 shower room ø open plan reception/kitchen ø wooden floors ø under floor heating ø off-street parking ø Council Tax=C ø EPC=D

3 bedrooms ø large reception ø kitchen ø bathroom ø seperate shower room ø garage ø Council Tax=F ø EPC=D

Furnished £1,600 pcm

Unfurnished £1,900 pcm

+ £276 inc VAT admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Richmond nhowe@savills.com 020 8614 9115

+ £276 inc VAT admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Wimbledon aclements@savills.com 020 8971 8100

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*£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.

Wimbledon Common

£5,850,000

A brand new luxuriously appointed detached residence in a quiet private road setting a few minutes’ walk from the Common and within easy reach of the Village and very good schools Impressive atrium hall • 3 reception rooms • super kitchen/breakfast room • 7 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms • landscaped garden • garage • drive • planning permission for leisure complex • ER/B

Wimbledon Common

£5,450,000

A brand new luxuriously appointed detached residence in a quiet Village cul-de-sac location opposite a green and near the Common, the High Street and excellent schools Impressive reception hall • 3 reception rooms • super kitchen/breakfast room • 5 bedrooms (3 suites) • 5 bath/ shower rooms • landscaped garden • garage • drive • provision annexe • ER/C

Wimbledon Village’sWimbledon Premier Estate Agent Lettings: +44 (0) 20 8879 9669 Village 020- 8947 9833

www.robertholmes.co.uk

Wimbledon Village

£6,850,000

Wimbledon Village

£3,500,000

Currently flats opposite the Common with planning to restore to a single residence

A comprehensively refurbished and beautifully presented house in the heart of the Village

4 receptions • leisure complex with indoor pool • 9 bedrooms • carriage drive • garage • ER/D

3 receptions • TV room • kitchen with Aga • 6 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms (2 e/s) • parking • ER/D

Wimbledon Common

Wimbledon

£3,150,000

£2,850,000

A detached house in a unique location with views over the Royal Wimbledon Golf Course

A fabulous contemporary residence close to Wimbledon Common and the Village

5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • south facing garden • double garage • drive • ER/D

6 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms • southerly garden with studio • garage • off-street parking • ER/B

Wimbledon Village’s Premier Estate Agent - Sales: +44 (0) 20 8947 9833 Wimbledon Village 020 8947 9833

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Monks Rest is a charming detached house that holds a resemblance to a quaint country cottage. EPC rating: E

A contemporary style home positioned in an ideal situation for local schools and amenities. EPC rating: C

£2,100,000 Contact: 0203 397 1199

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WIMBLEDON, Coombe Lane SW20

Coombe, Coombe Hill Road KT2

This five bedroom family home in West Wimbledon has recently been refurbished to a very high standard. The location is conveniently close to Raynes Park train station, Wimbledon village and the A3. EPC rating: C

This family home is found behind electronic gates, down a long private driveway. It is one of the first Huf Houses in the UK. EPC rating: C

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HAMPTON WICK, St. Johns Road KT1

TEDDINGTON, Cedar Road TW11

This unique detached former coach house building offers excellent live/work accommodation arranged around a secure gated courtyard setting. EPC rating: D

Positioned just five minutes from Teddington train station and within close proximity of highly regarded first and secondary schools. We have an urgent need for similar properties, due to strong demand. EPC rating: D

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Madrid Road SW13 £1,750,000 A beautifully presented, semi detached Edwardian family house in Barnes Village. The ground floor consists of a large reception room with feature fireplace, a cloakroom, separate playroom and a superb extended kitchen/dining area leading directly out to a west facing, landscaped garden. Five bedrooms are accommodated over two floors, with the master suite offering a luxurious en suite bathroom. Freehold. EPC=E. Sole Agents.

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Heidegger Crescent SW13 £1,650,000 This beautifully presented townhouse is located on a sought after, private crescent within the Barnes Waterside development.

Arranged over three floors, the accommodation comprises a garage with internal access, utility room, cloakroom, an open plan kitchen/dining room and a conservatory area leading out to a garden. The upper floors provide a beautiful reception room, two bathrooms and four double bedrooms, including a master with en suite bathroom. Freehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.

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