Residents' Journal (RWPB) July 2014 by Runwild Media Group

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Dear Resident, Our July issue proudly celebrates local talent throughout south-west London: from artist Jo Bowen who creates picture-perfect landscapes, to sculptor Matthew Shaw whose appreciation of shape and form is truly admirable. Finally, curator and gallery manager of Will’s Art Warehouse, Pixie Andrews, talks the Journal through its collection. Read on from page eight. ‘Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole,’ wildlife photographer Roger Caras once said. Pet photographer J Nichole Smith couldn’t agree more. Jennifer Mason chats to the American about crossing the pond, setting up shop in Twickenham and how she converted her hubby-to-be to her love of furry friends (from page 12). Elsewhere, Henry Hopwood-Phillips talks to Nik Darlington, Richmond resident and founder of Red Squirrel Wine (page 22), while we sample the menu at French restaurant Retro Bistrot in Teddington (page 23). Enjoy!

Soda Can screenprint by Patrick Edgeley, £95 Available at Will’s Art Warehouse (wills-art.com)

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Editor-in-Chief Lesley Ellwood

Assistant Editor Lauren Romano

Managing Director Eren Ellwood

Main Editorial Contributor Jennifer Mason

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Tom Hagues

Publishing Director Giles Ellwood Executive Director Sophie Roberts Head of Finance Elton Hopkins

Members of the Professional Publishers Association

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

WWT London Wetland Centre

KEW Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

The Glasshouse

Barnes Common

NORTH SHEEN

Richmond Theatre

Putney Lower Common

BARNES Wandsworth Park

RICHMOND The Poppy Factory

PUTNEY

National Tennis Centre

EAST SHEEN

The Bingham Hotel Twickenham Stadium

TWICKENHAM Strawberry Hill House

STRAWBERRY HILL

Ham House & Garden

Richmond Park

Putney Heath

HAM Wimbledon Windmill

Wimbledon Common

WIMBLEDON

All England Lawn Tennis Club

COOMBE TEDDINGTON

New Wimbledon Theatre

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The Bohemians’ Night of Queen by Charlie Brooks

SW15 BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY The Bohemians bring their Queen tribute act to the Half Moon pub in Putney for a night. Well practised and always well received, the band will perform a number of Queen’s biggest hits. 11 July, £12, doors open at 8pm. 93 Lower Richmond Road, Putney, SW15 1EU (halfmoon.co.uk)

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TRIBUTE The Journal remembers local Barnes resident and beloved comedian, writer and actor Rik Mayall who passed Featureflas h away on 9 June, aged 56. Mayall, who was best known for his iconic and side-splitting roles in Bottom, The Young Ones and Blackadder, was one of the country’s most recognisable talents. Our thoughts are with his family.

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THEATRE THERAPY

This month, over 200 Creative Learning participants, from the ages of five to 85, will come together at Richmond Theatre to present the first Creative Learning Festival, comprising five varied, inspiring and entertaining shows. Each will be performed by a different Creative Learning group, giving its members an opportunity to present their work to the general public for the first time. Richmond Theatre is also encouraging others to get involved in the festival, by creating a special family choir for the closing event on 26 July. Anyone is welcome to become a part of the Richmond Theatre Family for this one-off performance. Nicola Ward, Creative Learning manager, says: ‘We are so excited to be able to put on the first Richmond Theatre Creative Learning Festival this year and to show the local community the fantastic output our groups are capable of. This can only be made possible, however, with the help of volunteers eager to help make the festival a reality. We would love anyone eager to contribute to an exciting new community project to get in contact and become a part of our team.’

For more information about the festival, or to enquire further about volunteering for any of the events, contact the Creative Learning manager Nicola Ward at nicolaward@theambassadors.com or on 020 8332 4524. 23-26 July, tickets £5.50 each, to book visit the box office or call 0844 871 7651. Richmond Theatre, The Green, TW9 1QJ (atgtickets.com)

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A MOMENT IN TIME This month marks the birthday of English poet, scholar and writer Robert Graves, who was born on Lauriston Road, Wimbledon on 24 July 1895. Graves was a well-known author, a survivor and poet of the Great War. -5-

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FUN, FUNDED Putney-based PURE Underwater Rugby club (the first in the UK) is celebrating after receiving a £300 donation from the MARS Milk Play Fund. The fund, which runs until 30 September, and has 10 £300 awards to donate each month, was set up to help individuals, clubs and groups to play more. Oliver Kraus, club leader, says: ‘This donation from the MARS Milk Play Fund couldn’t have come at a better time. We can now afford one more weekly session. Renting a pool is not cheap and if we could train another hour per week it would definitely give us better advantage when competing abroad.’

Applications to the fund can be made on the MARS Milk website, marsmilk.com

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FÊTES IN YOUR HANDS SW13

Barnes Fair

There is so much to do at the famous Barnes Fair, you will be better off arriving early in order to fit it all in. The day opens with a parade and is followed by hours of live music, fairground rides, an inter-school quiz, clowns, theatre and a wonderful selection of food and drink. Now in its 40th year, the Barnes Fair is a riotously fun event that you will not want to miss.

TIME TO EXPLORE

Richmond Park is one of the many Royal parks dotted around London, and there is no better way to take it all in than with a guided walk. Operated by Friends of Richmond Park, the tour is around two hours long and it is completely free.

5 July, 10am meeting in Pembroke Lodge car park. Contact honorary secretary Richard Polson on 020 8876 5323 for more information, or visit frp.org.uk

12 July, 9am - 5pm, Barnes Common SW13 (barnesfair.com)

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Twickenham Green Summer Fête

From live music to little market stalls, the Twickenham Green Summer fête is as traditional as they come. Enjoy family activities all day under the sunshine of south west London, but bring an umbrella just in case it rains. You never can be too sure how long the blue skies will stay.

6 July, 12pm - 8pm Twickenham Green TW2. 020 8744 0474, (twickenhamgreen.org)

Image courtesy of Friends of Richmond Park

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HAVE YOUR SAY Until 25 July locals can have their say on the proposed regional Crossrail lines affecting residents of south-west London. The proposed development will link Twickenham and Kingston with north London via Wimbledon and Clapham Junction, offering shorter journey times into central London.

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Crossrail 2 options - Chelsea alignments Euston St. Pancras

All stations marked provide an indication of where Crossrail 2 stations could be located. No station or infrastructure location has yet been finalised as that level of engineering has not taken place at this stage in the project.

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National Rail Tramlink Core tunnel portal Central core of route Chelsea West alignment King’s Road alignment

To have your say contact crossrail2@tfl.gov.uk or visit consultations.tfl.gov.uk

Clapham Junction/Victoria direct route Regional scheme - possible options

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ROYAL RUCKUS

(merton.gov.uk)

Did you know? Sunday 6 July is International

The hotly-debated new river park in Richmond could become home to the Queen’s Royal Row Barge, should planning be approved. Several sites have been reviewed but the team believe the site of the historic boat house at Orleans Park to be most suitable.

Residents will have a chance to consult on the proposal online from 5pm on 1 July until 29 July. As part of this, sessions are also being held at Orleans House Gallery on 18 July (10am – 4pm) in the Octagon Room, and 19 and 20 July (10am – 4pm) in the Stables (richmond.gov.uk)

A customer satisfaction survey looking at the performance of local authority websites over the last year voted Merton the highest-scoring London borough. The SOCITM website performance service, based on the opinions of over 130,000 members of the public, showed 83 per cent of people were able to complete the tasks they visited Merton’s website for, compared with the London average of 76 per cent. Merton was also ranked in the top 10 per cent of council websites nationally for successful visits and overall satisfaction.

MAYOR OF LONDON May 2014

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MERTON MATTERS

Kissing Day TW9 & TW10

NEW MAYOR

Richmond Council recently announced that Cllr Jane Boulton will soon step up to be the 49th Mayor of Richmond upon Thames. Lord True, Leader of the Council, nominated Cllr Boulton for the position, saying: ‘Jane is one of the most hard working and community minded of all our councillors. She is very well known to many residents in the borough for her attendance at consultations, meetings and events, even when she was not a councillor.’ Cllr Boulton will be assisted by her chosen deputy mayor Cllr Peter Buckwell, who was recently elected as a councillor for South Richmond Ward. Cllr Boulton has been a ward councillor for West Twickenham since May 22, and has previously served as a councillor from 2002 to 2006, as well as as a former Cabinet Member for Social Services. She has spent all her adult life working and living in the local community, running her own hairdressing salon, followed by a wool shop and haberdashery in Hampton Hill. Cllr Boulton’s chosen charities for the year will be Homelink and Momentum. Homelink provides daily respite care, enabling carers to have a much needed break from their caring role and Momentum supports children with cancer and their families in many ways through the Sunshine Ward at Kingston Hospital. Cllr Boulton says she counts it a ‘great honour and privilege’ to represent her borough as Mayor.

(richmond.gov.uk)

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WHEREFORE ART THOU? Jennifer Mason investigates south-west London’s local art scene

St Paul’s from the City by Jo Bowen

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Forward Defensive

THE ARTIST Jo Bowen’s illustrious career has taken her round the world, but her studio in Putney is where the real magic happens

Browsing Jo Bowen’s collection of urban landscapes at her small but perfectly-formed studio in Putney is making me look at London in a new way. ‘I often get up at strange hours to see the city in different lights,’ Jo explains, ‘and usually this involves finding new vantage points, so I can paint the views people rarely get to see.’ I’m fascinated; looking at her work, particularly her oil paintings and charcoal sketches, is like having a secret window through which to watch the world go by. I feel a little like Mary Poppins, dancing across the rooftops of London with Bert and his gang of lovable chimney sweeps. Jo’s love of our capital began with an Art Foundation at Kingston University, followed by a three-year Illustration degree at the University of Westminster. Her first studio was in Farringdon, where she had plenty of success, including exhibitions in Cork Street and a stint as the England Cricket Team’s official artist during its 2001 tour of Sri Lanka. ‘Sitting on the pitch boundary, sketching and painting, was an incredible experience,’ she enthuses. ‘It was wonderful to have 30 of my paintings hanging at Lord’s Cricket Ground.’ Despite her success in the city, when Jo started her family, she decided it was time to find somewhere quieter to live and work. ‘Putney is perfect,’ she declares. ‘It’s a wonderful place to raise children. It’s quiet and friendly, there are plenty of green spaces and you’re still close to the centre of London without being surrounded by the hustle and bustle.’ Proximity to the river must be a huge draw for her too, I suggest. ‘Oh definitely,’ she agrees. ‘This part of the city fills me with inspiration. I love to paint the Thames; it’s beautiful in all lights and weathers, and it’s always a soothing subject – essential when I have three rowdy young boys at home! My husband used to row, so we know this stretch of river well. Looking down from Putney Bridge towards the boathouses is one of my all-time favourite views.’ Outside of her larger work projects, Jo also offers a bespoke service, which currently has a substantial waiting list. ‘Painting for people is such a wonderful -9-

Putney at Dusk

way to make a living,’ she tells me. Her client list is full of satisfied customers, clearly – both here in the UK and abroad. ‘I sell paintings all over the world – this month to New York and Florida – and I’ve recently finished a commission to paint a mountain landscape of Nepal,’ she says, smiling. ‘That was a change for me; I usually stick to urban landscapes and cityscapes, but I enjoyed the challenge.’ What’s next, I ask, as I attempt to drag my eyes away from her current work adorning the studio walls. ‘I’d like to get together a new body of work for a solo show next year,’ she answers, ‘but my studio clients come first.’ I hope she gets that paintbrush motoring, because that is one show I can’t wait to see.

Bespoke oil paintings from £500-£5,000, charcoal drawings from £300. Jo’s studio, where all the work is for sale, is open for visitors Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am to 3.30pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm, or by appointment. 133 Lower Richmond Road, Putney, SW15 1HJ, 07885 193 993 (jobowen.co.uk)

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Whispering Couple

THE SCULPTOR Matthew Shaw is a man who understands both the natural, and sculpted, beauty of stone

Taking his cue from great artists including Moore, Hepworth, Deacon and Schwitters, Matthew Shaw’s passion has taken him round the world, collecting inspiration for his work. ‘I spent time at an art school in Cyprus as well as a stone carving village in Zimbabwe, which was where I really developed my interest in sculpting stone. This passion is at the root of the work I create now,’ he tells me. Exploring different locations and materials appeals to his hands-on nature; his ‘calling’, as he describes it. ‘Creating works that can be touched and interacted with has always been important to me, and finding forms and textures in nature that encourage this, feed into my work,’ he explains. With sculpture, the material often means as much as the design when it comes to the feel and finish of a piece. ‘In recent years, I have made a return to working in stone from Zimbabwe as it offers such variety in terms of colours, textures and finish,’ Matthew elaborates. ‘But I have also started to explore stone that is available in the UK. I’m beginning to discover how different these stones are, and how they influence the final work in a way that is like having a conversation with the material.’ The juxtaposition of these two types of stone is - 10 -

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something that Matthew is incorporating into his work, creating pieces like The Whispering Couple in pairs, to highlight the differences between the two mediums. Matthew’s work goes beyond his stone sculptures, or even the bespoke pieces he designs discerning for clients, for the last few years he has been devising and delivering creative workshops, residencies, open studios and family days at Tate Britain and Tate Modern, using sculpture and physical art to teach and encourage young children as part of the BIG and SMALL lottery-funded programme. I ask Matthew what he’s planning for the future. ‘I really want to start making larger-scale work and entering into making pieces for public display,’ he replies. ‘Much of my stone sculptures up until now have been limited in size by what I can personally lift and move about, but my ambition is to work on something altogether bigger and more impressive.’

You can see Matthew’s work at the Putney Art Market on the first Sunday of every month, or look out for him at the Wandsworth Artists’ Open House event in October. Find out more by calling 07746 694 390 or visiting matthewshaw.info

THE CURATOR Pixie Andrews talks international shows, creative curating and how this year, she’s been inspired by songs from musicals

Perched in the front of Will’s Art Warehouse in Putney I feel a twinge of excitement that I’ve not previously experienced when visiting an art gallery. I think it’s the relaxed vibe and the hordes of easily accessible artworks and sculptures filling every visible surface that are getting to me; I feel as though at any moment I may stumble upon some previouslyundiscovered hidden treasure. I’m here to meet curator Pixie Andrews, who will guide me through what she describes as the ‘chaos’ of the gallery at the present moment. ‘We’re in the middle of reorganising, setting up new exhibitions and recovering from recent shows in Battersea, Hong Kong and Toronto,’ she explains. Fancy. I soon learn that Pixie has always wanted to be a curator. ‘I studied fine-art sculpture, but I never wanted to be an artist, only a curator,’ she acknowledges. ‘I crossed paths with Will [Ramsay, who founded the gallery in 1996] just as he was getting started and, became his gallery assistant. Six years ago, as the business grew, and his Affordable Art Fair started to become more international, he handed over the reins to me, and I’ve been the curator here ever since.’ Being the gallery manager brings with it a lot more than just arranging the wall decorations. ‘I put a lot of time into finding the perfect artists to exhibit,’ Pixie tells me. ‘It’s all about getting the right fit, because here we like to focus on how things are made, on the history of the piece and the artist, rather than making a sale. It’s about having fun with the art and finding innovative ways to attract people inside. That’s why this year I picked musical songs as the theme for each exhibition; we’ve had The Bare Necessities and A Few of My Favourite Things – it helps group the artists together into a cohesive show.’ Pixie seems a little hesitant to admit she’s been guided by the hand of Disney, but I’m (not-so) secretly thrilled that someone else shares my passion for a little good

Soda Can screenprint by Patrick Edgeley, £95 Ice Cream Sunday Monday Tuesday by Marie Robinson, £790

old-fashioned cheesy sing-a-long. The focus on keeping things light-hearted is part of what makes this gallery special. ‘We’re friendly, affordable and approachable,’ says Pixie, with a smile. ‘Everyone is welcome, and we try to stock art to suit all tastes.’ What kind of art does she adorn her own walls with, I ask. ‘I’ve got a big collection of original work by illustrators – a few of them exhibit here in the gallery too,’ she replies. ‘I like the way they strive to communicate something through their work, but also maintain its aesthetic beauty. I’ve collected a few paintings over the years too – some of which are now worth quite a bit of money – some of which, aren’t, but it doesn’t matter to me. Affordable art should be about what you love, not about the money.’ I’m convinced. In fact, so much so that I’m off to have a rummage… n

Cartwheeler by Alison Bell, £1950

Dare by Alison Bell, £750

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Will’s Art Warehouse is open daily 10.30am to 6pm, or by appointment from 6-8pm, Monday to Thursday. The next exhibition, the Summer Show, runs from 23 July to 15 September. 180 Lower Richmond Rd, SW15 1LY, 0208 246 4840 (wills-art.com)

Run and Jump, by Alison Bell, £895

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J Nichole Smith, pet photographer extraordinaire and co-founder of Twickenhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hottest doggie hangout, Little & Large, lets Jennifer Mason in on the secrets of her success

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y mother is fond of saying that, in her next life, she wants to come back as a dog. After meeting J Nichole Smith (or Nic, as she calls herself), I would like to elaborate on that statement. I want to come back as one of the pampered pooches of Twickenham, and I would like to be taken regularly to the barking brigade’s exciting new haunt: Little & Large. Nic’s love of all things dog began during her time working as a vet’s assistant at a clinic in the USA. ‘I was quite sure that I was going to go to vet school,’ Nic explains. ‘But after taking a photography course, I started taking pictures of the pets at the clinic, and realised that I enjoyed that much more.’ Time gaining work experience at several photography studios convinced Nic that she wanted to specialise in pets. ‘I got my Great Dane puppy Olivia around that time, and I just adored her,’ she elaborates. ‘One day I got home from work, made some business cards, and booked my first shoot the next day.’ What started that day in Seattle in 2005 evolved quickly into a business that took Nic around the USA photographing pets for commercial as well as private clients. ‘I booked work with companies like Purina, and suddenly people began to know who I was,’ she tells me. ‘I learnt that I happen to be very good at capturing animals in particular. My experience as a vet technician years earlier means I am quite good at reading animal body language, which, as it turns out, is crucial to taking good animal images.’ Are

I was so pleased when every dog I took pictures of got adopted within three weeks and – some after only a few days there any projects she’s particularly proud of, I ask. ‘I worked with local animal shelters, photographing dogs who were struggling to find new homes. I was so pleased when every dog I took pictures of got adopted within three weeks – some after only a few days.’ Pet photography is big business in the USA, but that wasn’t always the case, Nic explains. ‘When I started, it was quite a strange thing to do, and now in the States there are hundreds and hundreds of pet photographers. It’s becoming its own strong niche over there. That’s why it’s great to be starting from scratch again here in the UK where pet photography is still relatively unheard of.’ It’s not just the photography that has brought Nic to our fair shores, as I soon learn. ‘My fiancé is British,’ she smiles. ‘When we met, he was actually terrified of dogs. His friends and family thought it was hilarious, given what I do for a living. I think it’s a real testament to the power of dogs that he now part-owns our boutique and photography studio!

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I love capturing the relationship between dog and owner, the spirit of the dog and person and the bond they have together He says our little and large dogs have changed his life – and, of course, he’s changed mine. ‘Having a boutique has always been a dream of mine,’ Nic continues. ‘Being a photographer is quite an intangible career; everything these days is digital. But having a shop, being able to pick products, putting them on the shelf and experiencing customers’ reactions is something really exciting. That’s one of the reasons we picked Twickenham as the site for our store – not only is it a dog-friendly area, but the sense of community is really strong too. This area is so cool, so unique, so British. I loved the idea of bringing so mething very American over here, integrating it into the culture. We want to be a resource for the four-legged residents and their owners. It’s really nice to photograph someone and their pet and know that I’ll see them again, either out walking our dogs, or when they come back into the shop for something.’ The store is neat and colourful, with a relaxed vibe,

and plenty of space for canine companions to lounge while their owners browse the shelves. Everything is tailored to the four-legged, and all the products are innovative; from the doggie ice-cream and cupcakes to the plush beds that look comfortable enough that I’d consider curling up in them myself. Through the barnstyle door at the rear of the shop is the studio, where Nic has several block-colour backdrops available, as well as toys for the pups and treats for the owners. There’s even a room at the back that Nic hopes to one day turn into a grooming station. ‘We’d like to eventually be a place where owners really can find everything they need to make the most of their relationship with their dog.’ What’s the best thing about taking pictures of people and their pets, I ask. ‘I think it’s a really valuable thing to have a record of this important part of your family who won’t be around forever. It’s really the only way you can always keep them with you,’ Nic replies.

PUPPYHOOD One of Nic’s popular photography projects is this super-cute book of ‘squirmy and adorable’ puppies (as she puts it), which features 25 breeds, all photographed at six weeks’ old. Available in store for £18.99 Nic with her pooches Charlie and Olivia

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‘That’s what I do. It’s an honour to be able to be the person that delivers that, but it’s also a lot of fun. I love capturing the relationship between dog and owner, the spirit of the dog and person and the bond they have together. That’s a challenge and a gift. It’s great for nervous owners too, as in the process people usually end up looking fantastic, as they’re relaxed and happy. Messing around with their dog somehow makes people extremely photogenic!’ I’m curious as to whether her new British clients want something different from their shoots than their American counterparts. ‘I think the British attitude towards dogs is different from the US,’ she muses. ‘In America, the relationship between pets and owners has been commercialised – it’s all about what new product they can get for them – they show their love by showering their pets with gifts. Here in the UK, many of the dogs I’ve met are like children to their owners, but they’ll only have had one collar their whole life. It’s a much purer relationship. I think that’s something to do with the fact that dogs have been so intertwined with British lives throughout history – it does seem that amidst most significant historic events and alongside notable British figures, there’s always a dog involved somehow. Having said that, most of my British clients thus far have come in looking for really modern shots in the studio. I don’t know whether that’s the novelty of having a purely pet-focused studio or not, but I expected the British population to be a bit more traditional, you know; a dog in the field, or sprawling on the leather couch!’ n

NIC’S TOP TIPS FOR TAKING PERFECT PICS OF YOUR PET 1. Avoid midday Daylight is the most flattering light to shoot in, but the best hours are early morning or late afternoon because the light isn’t directly above your head. 2. Change the angle Shooting from the ground up, or from above, will get more dynamic images. 3. Make a noise Weird noises will attract the attention of both pets and children; meowing like a cat, whining like another dog, or using key words like ‘squirrel’ or ‘treat’. A squeaky toy usually works well too! 4. Keep it fun Getting energy into your photographs is essential. Turn it into a game, and use your body language and facial expressions to keep a positive vibe to the shoot. 5. Get sharp You cannot change the sharpness of your photographs in the editing process – so make sure you learn to use your camera properly to avoid blurry images.

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

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FLOWER POWER

LOVE STORY

DRINK HAPPY

One of the horticultural calendar’s biggest and famous events returns to Hampton Court Palace this month to showcase the most talented designers around. The worldclass gardens in the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show range from inspiring creations in the Conceptual Gardens category (themed around the seven deadly sins) to the larger-scale Show Gardens. Visitors can also enjoy this year’s newest highlights, including four new marquees and a scarecrow competition for young (and young at heart) fans and enthusiasts.

Shakespeare’s most famous (and most tragic) love story Romeo and Juliet will be staged outdoors at Ham House in a one-off performance by the award-winning, all-male company The Lord Chamberlain’s Men. Bring a picnic hamper and settle down in the beautiful garden surrounds to follow the fateful tale of Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, whose love is torn apart by their feuding families.

Twice as Nice Comedy, presents a very special duo on stage this month. Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, aka The Thinking Drinkers, present their awardwinning show the Guide to Alcohol, which explores the liquid lives of some of history’s most extraordinary elbow-benders. Alexander the Great, Humphrey Bogart, Dorothy Parker, André the Giant and even Jesus Christ star in this hilarious show from two drinks experts.

Tickets from £19, Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, KT8 9AU (rhs.org.uk)

Photo by Steve Ullathorne

Booking essential: performance at 7pm, tickets £16 (£8 for children, £40 for families), Ham House, Ham St, Richmond TW10 7RS, 0844 249 1895 (nationaltrust.org.uk)

7.45pm, tickets £8 advance, £10 on the door, The Old Sorting Office Arts Centre, 49 Station Road, Barnes, SW13 0LF, 020 8876 9885 (osoarts.org.uk)

Image courtesy of RBG Kew

MUSICAL MOMENTS by Judith Gordon

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HISTORICAL CELEBRATION

South-west London’s biggest music festival, Kew The Music, is back this month with a whole host of talented entertainers taking to the stage. Elvis Costello, Björn Again, Jools Holland, Simple Minds and Bill Bailey are this year’s headliners, but festival-goers can also enjoy a variety of support acts too, as well as delicious food and drink on offer throughout. Set amid the beautiful and natural beauty of Kew Gardens, if this event isn’t on your summer ‘bucket’ list, it definitely should be.

This month, in an introductory workshop, artist Judith Gorden will help budding talents follow in the footsteps of the London Wetland Centre’s founder Sir Peter Scott, who captured the beauty of wildfowl and wetland landscapes through sketching and painting. She will teach basic sketching techniques for drawing foliage, water and clouds as well as more intricate details such as birds’ feet, feathers and bills.

The New Georgians, the current exhibition at Orleans House Gallery which ends this month, celebrates the tercentenary of the Hanoverian accession. Part of the Richmond upon Thames Georgians Festival, the exhibition explores the life and local links of Queen Caroline of Ansbach (1683-1737), wife of King George II, who dined in the Octagon Room in 1729, through contemporary artwork from open submissions across the country.

Tickets £33-£52.50, entrance at Victoria Gate or Shaft Yard, Kew Road,TW9 3AB. (kew.org)

Tickets £40 plus entrance fee, 10am to 4pm, suitable for ages 16 and over. Booking essential, WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes, SW13 9WT 020 8409 4400,(wwt.org.uk)

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Free entry, Tuesday to Saturday 1pm to 5.30pm, Sundays 2pm to 5.30pm, Orleans House Gallery, Riverside, Twickenham, TW1 3DJ, 020 8831 6000 (richmond.gov.uk/arts)

Queen Caroline portrait, courtesy of the Borough Art Collection

HISTORICAL CELEBRATION

National Trust - David Levensen

LOVE STORY

RHS - Sarah Cuttle

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interiors blogger Sarah England explains why symmetry is a useful tool to show off your home to its best advantage

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he Georgians and Victorians believed in symmetry, and quite frankly, I definitely think they were on to something. Interior balance isn’t just for those of us who are more than a little obsessed with how level a picture is, or how underwear is organised in the ‘smalls’ drawer. Interior design using symmetry is something that has been largely instilled in us all, generation after generation; it’s something that flatters and accentuates your space, whether your home is a country cottage or a palatial mansion. Pre-70s babies will remember entering their grandparents’ home to find décor and furniture all carefully placed. Reception rooms had two facing and matching sofas, diagonally-facing and matching side tables, plus a central low table for tea and refreshments. This reception room was designed around the idea of a civilised tête-à-tête. Historically, all the pieces were put together this way because the symmetry worked. It worked then and, executed properly, still works today. I love that I can display matching items on my Victorian mantelpiece with a central singular piece framing it just like a picture. I have two vintage milk glass Jack Daniels bottles, one each at either end of my

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Designer note Don’t forget: it’s

never a good idea to put your favourite piece of art over the fireplace as it could potentially become damaged in the heat. mantel, then two vintage milk glass goblets and then the pièce de résistance, a (very fitting for Richmond) stag head sculpture as the centrepiece. It fits perfectly. Of course, every mantel deserves a mirror – the grander the better – giving the room reflections of light and a feeling of depth and space. Hallway and reception tables (commonly known as console tables) are slim, waist-height and are perfect for your sculpture, vintage glass and vase displays. The height allows these precious decorative items to be successfully showcased safely away from wagging dogs’ tails, or the questing hands of curious toddlers. If you want to show off one particular piece of art, (a larger piece for example), my advice is to put it on its own, rather than sharing a wall space with others. This may sound simple, but simplicity in this case works. Other prints or photos only detract from the glory of the piece you are trying to showcase, much like a big floppy hat can hide a pretty face. Of course, it goes without saying that artwork of this calibre should take pride of place in your living or drawing room, for everyone to see and admire. However, a collection of smaller works look fabulously elegant showcased all together on one wall. This wall then becomes the focal point and conversation piece, while leaving other walls in the home for photos or maps, for example. n

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Top tips for displaying wall art DON’T

DO Display pairs of art together (not in separate rooms) Place vintage glass and breakables in display boxes or cabinets Showcase only one large wall art piece per room for maximum effect

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Showcase smaller wall art pieces next to a statement, showcase piece Overload a mantelpiece with ornaments; they will just look like clutter Display glass vases or sculptures below waist-height

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The drunk squirrel Henry Hopwood-Phillips talks to Nik Darlington, Richmond resident and founder of Red Squirrel Wine, a young wine company that believes wine and conservation go hand-in-hand

‘D

o you want “on-the-record” or “off-the-record” reasons for why I left journalism?’ Nik asks, eyes a-twinkling. I opt for the latter, but I can’t tell you about that. I can tell you that Mr Darlington was already at the top of his game writing for The Spectator, The Telegraph, The Huffington Post and Total Politics, as well as appearing on the BBC as a pundit, when I was starting out in the business. ‘I’d always wanted to start up my own wine business,’ he explains. ‘I grew up in France, and my parents loved the stuff.’ I get straight to the point, enquiring about the unique selling point of his company, Red Squirrel Wine. ‘We are moving customers away from the monocultural cheap stuff to where the great grapes are, for only a slightly greater cost,’ Nik explains. ‘Many wine buyers in the UK purchase a bottle that hovers around the £5 to £10 mark, but a big proportion of the costs in these bottles are taxes, customs, dues etc. At Red Squirrel Wine, we prefer to play around the £10 to £12 mark where wine gets really interesting, with very few of our wines costing over £20.’

I didn’t know you could get multicultural grapes. ‘This is vinicultural madness!’ I exclaim. ‘No, no, no,’ he laughs. ‘There are so many grape varieties in the world – they produce a huge variety of flavours, but the market is homogenising these,’ he enlightens me. ‘In many cases, the grapes are dying out as a result. The rows of wine at the supermarket might make it look as though you have a great deal of choice, but usually there’ll be very little variety at all. ‘Don’t forget, we are also a wine club,’ Nik adds. ‘Our Wine Box offers the best wines we’ve sourced each month, changing them according to customer feedback and seasons.’ Talking of feedback, we walk over the road to where a Red Squirrel Wine tasting session is in full-flow, with various winos and critics meandering round a circuit of around 40 wines. After doing my bit to soak up every bit of grape-based moisture in the room, I bring things to a close and splutter something about the price of this monthly box I could receive. ‘The Wine Box comes in at two price levels, £70 and £90 for six painstakingly-sourced bottles, including postage and packaging,’ Nik responds. ‘I believe we offer great value for such hard-to-find wines, and the easiest, most stylish way to drink outside the box. Great design is a big part of what we do, so we spend a lot of time making sure the packaging and bottles themselves look the part.’ Admittedly, £10 for a bottle is the sort of price I would pay at the supermarket anyway, where my choices usually posess all

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the logic of a session of Russian roulette – but I keep that thought to myself as I wobble off into the night. n

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Let’s go retro Jennifer Mason sampled the delights on offer at the fantastically French Retro Bistrot in Teddington

s a bit of a secret Francophile, to say I jumped at the chance to try the menu at Retro Bistrot would be an understatement. I adore French food; the creamy sauces, the fresh seafood, the tasty sweets – all washed down with a glass or three of vino – c’est délicieux, non? Alors, my best friend and I, with tastebuds tingling in anticipation, settled down at our table in the window (with a basket full of traditional – and warm – French bread, nonetheless) to enjoy what we’ve heard on the grapevine is the best French cuisine in south-west London. I brought my friend along because not only is she fearless in the face of foreign cuisine, but she’s also somewhat of a ‘moules marinière’ expert. No prizes for guessing what she ordered. After devouring the simple yet delicately-balanced asparagus and artichoke starter, which worked perfectly to whet our appetites for the main course, the pièce de résistance arrived; a pot of steaming mussels drenched in the signature creamy ‘marinière’ sauce. They smelt fantastic; there was an underlying whiff of the ocean hidden in the buttery, garlicky fumes that hinted at the freshness of the fare in front of us. My companion dived in with pleasure as I contemplated the equally delicious-looking risotto I opted for. One bite in, and I was hooked. The rich tomato flavour was matched

There was an underlying whiff of the ocean hidden in the buttery, garlicky fumes that hinted at the freshness of the fare

perfectly by the shavings of creamy Parmesan, and the consistency was heavenly. I had to force myself not to wolf down the entire dish – a constraint my friend doesn’t suffer from; she was forking up mussel morsels like there was no tomorrow. Replete for the moment, we sat back, sipped wine, and discussed the restaurant. Everything felt authentic; Parisian café meets trendy jazz bar – not surprising, given that Retro Bistrot host regular jazz events to entertain their diners. Alas, there was no live performance for us that night, but the background music (French, of course) created a relaxed ambience conducive to good wine and good conversation. We both agreed that food-wise, the portion sizes were well thoughtout; we were pleasantly satiated but not uncomfortable – although given the quality of the food we rather wished the opposite were true. Still, we reasoned, at least that left us with plenty of room for dessert. And what a dessert it was. So seduced were we both by the sound of the crème brulée with honey Madeleines that we fought over who got to order it, before deciding to throw in the towel and share. The second it arrived we regretted our decision; it looked mouth-watering. A minute later, we realised it tasted even better than it looked, and conversation immediately ceased as we did battle for control of the plate. Staring at the empty dish crumbed with the remnants of the creamy crème brulée and the deliciously sweet Madeleines was one of the more depressing moments of my reviewing career to date, for all the right reasons. For the flavour of its food, ambience and friendly staff, if Retro Bistrot isn’t on your ‘must visit’ list, it should be. n

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Sweptaway Jennifer Mason learns about the latest innovation in hair colouring from expert Sharon Landmann at her salon Lulu Blonde in Wimbledon Village

s someone who has very rarely stepped outside her hair colour comfort zone (blonde highlights, anyone?) the thought of even an expert playing fast and loose with my tresses is a little intimidating. But after just a few minutes spent chatting to Sharon Landmann, renowned colourist and founder of the award-winning salon in which we sit, I am reassured and ready to try her famous technique, The Sweep. My ability to relax might have something to do with the Zen-like atmosphere in the salon; no bright artificial lights or loud music here – nor am I crammed in cheek-by-jowl with other salon patrons. ‘I wanted to make the most of the space, but not at the expense of my clients,’ Sharon tells me. So there is just a handful of stations – a testament to the exclusivity of what’s on offer here. The day of my visit is one of those staggeringly beautiful, sunny British offerings that only seem to come round once or twice a year. Where I sit at the rear of the salon, the light is shining through the glass ceiling, filling the space with a natural glow that, Sharon tells me, is perfect for colouring hair. ‘The Sweep is a mixture of different colouring techniques,’ she explains. ‘I use foils, Balayage and even a hint of Ombre to get the most natural-looking effect, so it’s really important to have a good natural light source to get it just right.’ The end result should leave my hair sun-kissed and shimmering (think Gisele or Jessica Biel). But this creative colouring technique doesn’t just work on blondes. ‘It can look great on darker hair too,’ Sharon confirms, ‘but it works best on long hair – the overall effect is more subtle. I can do it on short hair, but then it’s much more striking.’ While Sharon gets started on putting foils in my hair, I ask her about the salon and what brought her to Wimbledon. ‘I always wanted to have my own salon,’ she says, ‘but I always thought it would be back home in Australia, until I met my husband, who’s British, and decided to stay here. I’d been working in south west London, so when I opened my own business I wanted to be nearby for my clients. I looked in Kensington and Chelsea, and Fulham too – but when I came to Wimbledon Village I knew this was the place. It has such a lovely atmosphere; there’s plenty going on, and you’re still within easy reach of central London, but it’s quiet and friendly. There’s a real sense of community here.’ Surely, I ask, that must change when the Wimbledon Championships come to town? ‘Yes, it’s a lot more chaotic for those few weeks,’ she laughs, ‘but we get a lot of business from players’ families and people who have rented houses in the area especially for the occasion.’ After a very relaxing shampoo and rinse, it’s time for the big reveal. As Sharon blow-dries my hair, I begin to see why her skills recently earned Lulu Blonde the accolade ‘Best for Colour’ in the 2013 Tatler Hair Guide. My previously monotone hair now has subtle lifts and shadows; it catches the light as I turn my head, and as I step out into the street, it catches the eyes of envious (or so I imagine) passers-by. They say a good hair day can completely change your outlook, and I certainly feel very glamourous as I sashay my way back down the hill to Wimbledon Station. Kate Middleton, eat your heart out – my locks look fabulous too. n

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Countdown to DISASTER

As we mark the 1914 centenary of World War One, Alan Paton, author and long-time Richmond resident, explores the true causes of The Great War

fter all the research, thousands of books and learned papers, who or what started World War One is still debated. In commemorating the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the war, it’s important that we understand how the ‘murderous horror’ came about.

Alan Paton

The problem After the assassination in Sarajevo of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and his wife by Bosnian Serbs in June 1914, AustriaHungary decided to put a permanent stop to the Serb movement behind the outrage by invading the country, giving parts to its neighbours, and turning what was left into a vassal state. But to do this, they needed German support. The concern was that Russia might come to the aid of Serbia, and the only way that Austria-Hungary might discourage Russia, was if it had the military backing of Germany. Within days of the assassination, Austria-Hungary sent an envoy to Berlin with a message for the kaiser, Wilhelm II. The kaiser believed that Russia would not fight for Serbia, and that Russia’s ally France would not come to its aid because of its military weakness. He gave his unqualified support to the AustroHungarians to do whatever they thought right, and exhorted them to move quickly. As things turned out, Russia (supported by France) didn’t hesitate on springing to action into action in Serbia’s defence. While the kaiser in Potsdam considered the chance of war with Russia unlikely, in Berlin, the top official of the German foreign office was telling the AustroHungarian envoy that there was a 90 per cent probability of war in Europe.

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Misunderstanding The Germans also believed that Britain would remain neutral. King George V met Prince Henry, the kaiser’s brother, and gave him the impression that Britain wanted to stay out of any European conflict. The prince wrote to the kaiser, reporting that King George had said: ‘We shall try all we can to keep out of this and shall remain neutral.’ When, at the height of the crisis (and after numerous warnings from the German ambassador in London that Britain would be drawn in and support France) the likelihood of Britain staying neutral was questioned by Tirpitz, the German Navy minister, the kaiser immediately quashed any doubt, saying: ‘I have the word of a King’. - 26 -

George V met Prince Henry, the kaiser’s brother, and gave him the impression that Britain wanted to stay out of any European conflict

Tyne Cot Cemetery in Ypres, Belgium. Tyne Cot Commonwealth

Even Sir Edward Grey, the British Foreign Secretary, spoke as if Britain would remain aloof. In several diplomatic exchanges, he spoke of the danger of war involving four powers: France, Russia, Germany and Austria-Hungary. Britain wasn’t in this war.

Missed opportunities The ultimatum Austria-Hungary gave Serbia was designed to be rejected, giving them an excuse to invade. But the Serbs made a very clever reply, giving the impression they were being contrite and reasonable. The kaiser thought the reply was a great moral victory for Vienna, and ‘every reason for war dropped away’. He proposed that Austria-Hungary should not invade, but instead occupy the Serbian capital Belgrade, until the Serbs delivered on their promises. The kaiser came to this conclusion while out riding at Potsdam early in the morning, and wrote instructions for his opinion to be sent to the government in Vienna. However, Bethmann, the German chancellor, did not act on those instructions until that evening, after Austria-Hungary had already declared war on Serbia. ‘Halt in Belgrade’ (as the kaiser’s idea became known) would have left the Serbian army and country intact, not broken up and defeated as the Austro-Hungarians wished. It was hardly an idea to be expected from the leader of a nation bent on a preplanned world war of imperial conquest. When Bethmann realised that war

would break out, and that the British would be involved, he sent frantic wires to Vienna, telling the Austro-Hungarians to modify their objectives. In parallel, Moltke, chief of the German General Staff, was wiring his Austrian counterpart, urging general mobilisation against Russia. These conflicting messages elicited the remark from the Austro-Hungarian foreign minister, ‘Who rules in Berlin?’ Moltke knew that German military strategy depended on the success of an immediate surprise attack in the west to seize the Belgian forts blocking the invasion route to France. As the French and the Belgians had already started to take precautions, time was running out for the Germans to make their move.

Long-term causes and human agency Most books about the causes of World War One examine the underlying or long-term causes: the rival alliances, the armaments race, imperial ambitions, domestic issues and economic competition. But the immediate causes should also be considered, as they embody the human elements: miscalculation, poor information, attitudes, temperament and even bad organisation. Without these immediate (or human) problems, the long-term causes don’t amount to anything; they remain issues that may change or eventually fade away, as has happened many times in history. For example, US-Soviet rivalry did not bring about World War Three in October 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Kennedy, Khrushchev and their advisors made the right decisions. If the decisions were made in the early summer of 1914, we might now be discussing how the Cold War or the alliances (NATO and the Warsaw Pact) ‘caused’ a third World War. As it is, we are left considering how human errors in judgement led hundreds of thousands to their deaths in the terrible trenches and battlefields of WWI. n

Alan’s e-book Who Started World War One? is available to buy on Amazon Kindle, iBooks and Smashwords. He is also content editor of the website whostartedwwone.com - 27 -

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SUPER STARS The Journal quizzes Super Camps staff and visitors about why it’s the most popular summer camp programme in the UK

‘I have three children and they all love Super Camps. They often ask me “When are we going to Super Camps again?” which is fantastic and I feel relatively guilt free as a working parent. I know they’re having a fabulous time in a fun and safe environment.’ – Hayley Burnley, parent

‘One summer, the children worked really hard all week on their choreography skills to perform at the talent show we put on for their parents as part of the “Friday Challenge”. I remember two little girls who were so nervous they felt they couldn’t take part in any of their dances, until right at the end of the show (they were sitting next to me on the side of the stage while I played the music) I thought I’d give it one last try to see if they could muster the courage to get up on stage and join in with the others. I handed them their twirling ribbons and said “You can do it.” Seeing them perform for their parents and the thrill they got from this sudden surge of confidence made for a really memorable end to the week.’ – Annabelle Buckland, administrative assistant and ex-camp supervisor

‘The team did a brilliant job of managing my son’s challenging behaviours in ways that helped improve his self-esteem.’ – Liz Smith, parent

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‘Working with kids is just brilliant, because you never know what they’re going to come up with; they’re so imaginative. I was in charge of face-painting, and one of them thought long and hard when I asked what he wanted to be. I was waiting for one of the classics; a tiger, a pirate, a dog – but he smiled and replied, “A violin”.’ – Nick Clarke, recruitment coordinator and ex-camp supervisor

‘Overall, I think Super Camps is the best camp I’ve been to so far and all the games are enjoyable and fun. I’d really recommend it to anyone I know.’ – Bella, age eight

‘I remember a particular child coming every day all summer, trying to score a basket in the hoop, but he was just too short. On the last day, he made it. The whole camp erupted in cheers and applause. Watching them grow and achieve is really rewarding.’ – Emily Crossley, recruitment manager and ex-camp supervisor

My three kids said the camp was the best ever because their supervisors were “epic”! – Lois, parent

THE LOW-DOWN With 75 locations across the country, Super Camps is the UK’s largest provider of holiday childcare, looking after more than 30,000 children in 2013 alone. Entertaining kids between four to 14 years old, the camps aim to address parents’ main concerns that their children are spending too much time in front of the television, instead of getting enough exercise. For this reason, the camps see themselves as ‘throwbacks’ to the childhoods of the past, giving children an opportunity to get outdoors and stay active – there are no DVDs or computer games anywhere onsite. Instead, attendees enjoy over 40 different sports, science and craft activities each week, in groups with a ratio of one member of staff to eight children. The camps are fully inclusive, catering for all kinds of special needs, and all camp supervisors and instructors are fully DBS checked – 50 per cent of them are also qualified teachers. Little wonder that, in the last 12 months, Super Camps received Goods across the boards from Ofsted. n

MULTI-ACTIVITY CAMPS NEAR YOU

‘My son was happy to go in each day and it was reassuring that he felt happy to be there. I felt he was in a safe environment and would be looked after by everyone there. He was made to feel welcome by all the staff.’ – Daniela Righi-Clayton, parent

Putney High School 35 Putney Hill, SW15 6BH Summer: 14 July to 19 August, £42 per day, £170 per week

Joseph Hood Primary Whatley Avenue, Raynes Park, SW20 9NS Summer: 23 July to 22 August, £35.70 per day, £144.50 per week

Streatham and Clapham High School (Junior School) Wavertree Road, Streatham Hill, SW2 3SR Summer: 21 July to 22 August, £42 per day, £170 per week

Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6RL Summer: 21 July to 29 August, £35.70 per day, £144.50 per week

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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 130,000 visits to the site every month. An invaluable tool for parents based in south-west London who are seeking to swap tips and share advice, we’ve teamed up to post some of the most pressing topics posted on the site

Toddler nightmares – books about coping with little monsters?

genius! Maybe something along those lines might help? Talk it through during the day and then see if you and your child can use it at night. Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:57pm

My two-and-a-half year-old has always been a very poor sleeper, and has recently started waking up very upset, sobbing wildly and resisting comfort. She then won’t go back to sleep for two to four hours. The next day she will say that she was frightened, but doesn’t know why, or that she had a bad dream about a monster. I’m guessing this is the onset of nightmares (not night terrors as she’s fully awake) and I was wondering if anyone could suggest any books about monsters not being real, or coping with fears. Any advice would be much appreciated.

My three year-old has become scared of monsters, despite our assurances. The other night she said they were in her chest of drawers. We opened each drawer and checked to see what was in it, and said ‘boo’ really loudly just in case. She had a giggle about us saying ‘boo’ and went to sleep. We have no idea if it will work next time, but we’re taking it one step at a time. Having said that, I’m off to make some monster spray just in case!

Re: Toddler nightmares – books about coping with little monsters

Vegetarian for roast

I can’t help with book suggestions, but I had a similar problem with the Big Bad Wolf character. We have a cat, so we suggested that the cat scares away the Big Bad Wolf, or we talk about how it lives in a different country or a forest. A night light can be helpful as shadows of objects can look scary. Any book that interprets monsters as being funny or cute and cuddly, is probably a good idea, as is not watching anything with monsters in before bed. After the nightmare, talk to your child, don’t dismiss their ideas if they think they are real. Go with them around the room to show them that there’s nothing there. This will comfort and reassure them.

I’m having a vegetarian and some meat-eaters round for a roast dinner, but am stumped on what to cook. The vegetarian does eat fish, but the others don’t like it very much. Any ideas?

Fri May 30, 2014 1:57pm

You need: • Basmati rice • Large vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers or courgettes • Feta cheese • Fresh coriander leaves

There was a post a while back from someone who made up a spray bottle for their kid, and labelled it Monster Spray. Utter

Re: Vegetarian for roast Sat May 03, 2014 12:18pm This is a simple vegetarian roast which always seems to go down well.

1. Cook the rice according to instructions. 2. Cut the feta into cubes of about 1cm. 3. Roughly chop a handful of the coriander leaves. 4. Mix the three together. You don’t need seasoning because the feta is salty enough. 5. Take the large vegetables (usually two per person is enough for a full meal, or one if you’ve made side dishes). Cut the top off. Scoop out most of the inside and put the rice mix in its place. Put the top back on. Roast at about 160 degrees (fan) or equivalent for about 20 to 25 minutes. P.S. I cooked them with pine nuts on top and the vegetable tops off once, and that was quite good too. Also, the density of Feta and coriander should be fairly high otherwise it just tastes like slightly flavoured rice. Sat May 03, 2014 3:56pm Nigel Slater has a Salmon Wellington recipe with a cucumber and dill dressing. Absolutely delicious and easy, and the meateaters will want some too. Google it! n

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

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Must-haves Don’t miss out on the most sought-after products and services from around the area

Menagerie management Very Important Pets knows how treasured furry, feathered or scaly friends are. This is why so many animal owners trust the pet agency to care for them when they’re away on holiday or at work. From graceful goldfish to cute kittens or even hungry horses; whatever the size of your pet, the professional and friendly team

at Very Important Pets is available all year round to feed, walk or train your pet. Cuddles come free of charge.

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A head for fashion Milliner Mary Spiteri has been designing and making hats in south-west London for 25 years. Her collections are fuelled by frequent trips to Europe and beyond, seeking inspiration from fashion weeks around the world. In her beautiful Richmond store, Mary also sells hats by top designers, including Philip Treacy and Gina Foster, as well as up-andcoming talent. It’s the best place to find the perfect hat for Ascot, the polo, or any other of the myriad social events gracing the south-west calendar this season.

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Wimbledon-inspired British brand Links of London has taken inspiration from The Championships, Wimbledon to launch its tennis-themed collection, which will be sold at a oneoff pop-up store inside the club grounds during this year’s tournament.

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

DESTINATION: TWICKENHAM Bus stops in Twickenham were updated last month as part of the major improvements happening in and around the area. When completed, the area will benefit from wider pavements, improved crossing points, new cycle lanes and a 20mph speed limit for vehicles, among other changes. The installation of new bus stops at strategic points along Cross Deep and Heath Road, and the addition of another stop in York Street, will help the public access places like the library and the Civic Centre more easily. Lord True, leader of Richmond Council, says: ‘Over the past 12 months, residents will have seen a huge amount of investment being made in Twickenham. One of the major requests in the long public consultations that led to the Twickenham Area Action Plan was that King Street should be made more pedestrian and cycle-friendly. This ongoing work directly addresses these points, with improved facilities for all. In time we want to see Twickenham as a destination town for shoppers and a place where pedestrians and cyclists feel safer and more welcome.’

For more information, visit richmond.gov.uk/bus_stops

Planning applications Date RECEIVED: 13 May Address: Church Road Proposal: Rear dormer roof extension Date RECEIVED: 15 May Address: Upper Richmond Road West Proposal: Change of use from A1 (shop) to B1 (offices) and replacement of shop front Date RECEIVED: 16 May Address: Mostyn Road

PROPOSAL: Replacement of three second floor, front elevation windows with double-glazed units Date RECEIVED: 27 May Address: Melrose Avenue Proposal: Rear roof extension with Juliet balcony Date RECEIVED: 5 June Address: Quill Lane Proposal: Loft conversion

Planned roadworks and closures in and around July STREET

PLANNED WORK

DATES

WORKS OWNER

Coombe Lane West

Connections project – cable laying

23 July – 5 August

High Park Road

Carry out footway patching repairs

7 July – 22 August

UKPN East & Lon LTD (formerly EDF Energy Networks) 0800 028 4587 Richmond Upon Thames 020 8891 1411

Lower Common South

Footway reconstruction

Until 31 July

Wandsworth 020 8871 6000

Mckay Road

Storage for cabin and materials and welfare facilities Footway and carriageway reconstruction for Putney Bridge repairs Reconstruct footway, kerb buildouts, channel and carriageway reinstatement

Until 8 August

Southern Gas Networks 0845 026 0015

14 July – 3 November 28 July – 29 August

Wandsworth

Putney Bridge Strathmore Road

Richmond Upon Thames

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The wonders of Wimbledon With The Championships 2014 underway,

TWO TO WATCH

Clive Moon and Andrew Clements from Savills Wimbledon take a closer look at the area’s enduring appeal. While neither sales nor lettings typically experience increased demand during the tournament itself, the event undoubtedly helps to raise Wimbledon’s profile on a global stage, putting it on the map for prospective movers to London Andrew Clements, head of Lettings Savills Wimbledon comments: ‘Wimbledon’s draw is its blend of town and country, and the fantastic mix of properties available to tenants. From grand detached villas to classic townhouses, quaint cottages, Victorian conversion flats and contemporary apartments; there is plenty of choice for everyone. British and Western European tenants are the most prevalent in Wimbledon, with international tenants increasingly prominent in the higher price brackets, including a number from Pacific Asia and North America. This is reflected in the top reason for renting in the area, which is relocation, at 46 per cent.’ Clive Moon, head of Savills Wimbledon, comments: ‘Wimbledon has a lovely community feel, with 82 per cent of buyers purchasing their main residence in the area, and the majority upsizing. It remains a fabulous place to raise a family, with a number of wonderful parks, as well as the 1,000 acres of open space on the Common. Kings College and Wimbledon High School are both very popular, while the City is still easily accessible, with Waterloo only 17 minutes away by train. In the coming months, we expect the strong appeal of Wimbledon to continue to draw interest from a variety of buyers, from young professionals and growing families to foreign investors and retirees. Savills Research shares our positive feelings for the year ahead, predicting a six per cent increase in 2014 for Outer Prime London, rising to a 22.7 per cent increase by 2018.’ n

Margin Drive, London, SW19 Guide £1,846 per week This detached house was built in 2011 and offers wonderful stylish and light accommodation over three levels. There are five bedrooms and four bath/shower rooms (three are en suite) and a fabulous 28ft family kitchen with sliding doors onto the rear terrace.

Savills Wimbledon, 020 8971 8111

The Watergardens, London, KT2 Guide Price £1.695m The Watergardens is a delightful, well-presented, three doublebedroom apartment within this prestigious development built by Octagon around 25 years ago. The buildings sits within magnificent grounds of seven acres, with fabulous lawns and a beautiful water feature within a Japanese-inspired garden. The apartment has direct access, with a private terrace off the spacious double reception room. Two parking spaces are provided within a secure garage on the lower level.

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Room with a view Chestertons introduces one of Barnes’ best offerings; an end-of-terrace home in one of the area’s most popular locations

s far as vistas go, a house overlooking Barnes Common ranks with the best of them. This well-presented end-of-terrace property boasts all that and more, having been extended and renovated to a high specification in recent years. This house is in excellent condition, and blends classic period features with contemporary design. With five upstairs bedrooms (including a master suite) and a wealth of reception space downstairs, including a light and bright kitchen/family room as well as an elegant double reception/dining room, this property offers plenty of space for growing families, and for entertaining. Full width doors draw the eye out to the beautifully-landscaped garden and the Common beyond. Conveniently placed for the delights of Barnes Village with its friendly atmosphere, selection of specialist shops, farmers market, restaurants, pubs, the famous Barnes Pond and the newly-opened Olympic Cinema and restaurant; the property is located in one of the most sought-after streets in the village, also close to the area’s excellent schools and convenient transport links into London Waterloo. n

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Prime property A five-bedroom family home in one of West Putney’s premier addresses is currently on the market with Hamptons

his well-presented semi-detached home on popular Holroyd Road is in excellent condition throughout. Double doors offer access to the entrance hall, which is fitted with wooden flooring that runs throughout the ground floor – as does the underfloor heating system. The front reception room has a gas fireplace while the bay window floods natural light in. To the rear of the property lies the superb open plan kitchen/ dining room, which boasts floor-to-ceiling oak-framed windows and double doors that open on to the beautifully maintained westfacing garden. The lower ground floor, aside from housing the utility and boiler rooms, also includes a spacious wine cellar. The five bedrooms and three bathrooms are on the first and

second floors of the house. The first-floor master bedroom, which overlooks the rear garden, has a walk-through wardrobe area, as well as an en suite bathroom with a separate bath, shower and underfloor heating. The location of this property is ideal; Holroyd Road is within easy reach of the many amenities that Putney has to offer, including bars, shops, coffee houses and supermarkets as well as excellent local schools. Putney train station and East Putney tube station, provide swift transport links into central London, are also within a mile radius of the property. n

£2,500,000, freehold. Hamptons International, 184 Upper Richmond Road, SW15 2SH, 020 8780 0077 (hamptons.co.uk)

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

Lifesavers Councils 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) Richmond Council Civic Centre 44 York Street Twickenham, TW1 3BZ 0845 6122 660 richmond.gov.uk Wandsworth Council The Town Hall Wandsworth High Street SW18 2PU 020 8871 6000 wandsworth.gov.uk

Post Offices 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

Raynes Park 1a Amity Grove, SW20 0LL Richmond 16-17 George Street, TW9 1JS postoffice.co.uk

Vets and pets M.A. Dog Training and Services 07547 716076 madogtraining@gmail.com madogtrainingandservices.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

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

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

Doctors Coombe Medical Practice 13 Brook Gardens Kingston upon Thames KT2 7ET 020 8605 0044 coombemedicalpractice.co.uk Richmond Practice - Private doctorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; service 19 Sheen Road (Opposite Waitrose carpark) Richmond, TW9 1AD 020 8940 5009 richmondpractice.co.uk

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

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

Cleaners

Seymour House Surgery 154 Sheen Road Richmond, TW9 1UU 020 8940 2802 richmondsurgery.co.uk

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

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

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

Optician

Motoring

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

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 - 38 -

home & Culture Architects

Museums/Galleries

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

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

Strawberry Hill House (Horace Walpole’s Gothic Castle) 268 Waldegrave Road Twickenham, TW1 4ST 020 8744 1241 strawberryhillhouse.org.uk The Architect’s Gallery The Powder Rooms 69-71 Broad Street Teddington, TW11 8QZ 020 8977 6999 thearchitectsgallery.com

Bob Trimble Architects 36 York Street Twickenham TW1 3LJ 020 8538 9303 trimblearchitect.co.uk

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

GPS Architects 14 The Green Richmond TW9 1PX 020 8940 8244 gpsarchitects.co.uk

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

Holden Harper 26 High Street Wimbledon SW19 5BY 020 8879 0310 holdenharper.co.uk

Orleans House Gallery Riverside Twickenham, TW1 3DJ 020 8831 6000

The Russell Gallery 12 Lower Richmond Road Putney, SW15 1JP 020 8780 5228 russell-gallery.com

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

The Twickenham Museum 25 The Embankment Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 3DU 020 8408 0070 twickenham-museum.org.uk

Riverside Gallery 36 Barnes High Street SW13 9LP 020 8878 0040 riversidegallery.co.uk

Will’s Art Warehouse 180 Lower Richmond Road Putney Common, SW15 1LY 020 8246 4840 wills-art.com

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

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

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 121 2300 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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Your local agents A selection of the areas top estate agents

Charles Banks Barnes 1 Church Road SW13 9HE 020 8878 8400 charlesbanks.co.uk

Hamptons Barnes 67 Barnes High Street, SW13 9LD 020 8658 7344 (sales) 020 8970 7895 (lettings)

Richmond 5 Duke Street TW9 1HP 020 8939 2803

Putney 198 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 020 8780 9900

Wimbledon 81 High Street SW19 5EG 020 8946 0026 knightfrank.co.uk

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

East Sheen 252 Upper Richmond Road West SW14 8AG 020 8454 7247 (sales) 020 8936 3028 (lettings)

Chesterton Humberts Barnes Village 133 Church Road SW13 9HR 020 3603 4320 (sales) 020 3603 9065 (lettings) East Sheen 254a Upper Richmond Road West SW14 8AG 020 8104 0580 (sales) 020 8104 0580 (lettings) Kew 306 Sandycombe Road TW9 3NG 020 8104 0340 (sales) 020 8104 0340 (lettings)

Putney 184 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 020 8454 7243 (sales) 020 8454 7259 (lettings)

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

Winkworth Barnes 2 Barnes High Street SW13 9LB 020 8255 0088 (sales) 020 8878 7966 (lettings)

Richmond 8 The Quadrant, TW9 1BP 020 8454 7251 (sales) 020 8454 7261 (lettings) Teddington 164 High Street, TW11 8HU 020 8970 7902 (sales) 020 8970 7906 (lettings) Wimbledon High Street, SW19 5BA 020 8454 7249 (sales) 020 8454 7265 (lettings) hamptons.co.uk

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

Putney 196 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 020 8788 9295

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

Wimbledon 37 Church Road SW19 5DQ 020 8946 2930 winkworth.co.uk

North Barnes 192 Castlenau SW13 9DH 020 8748 8833 (sales) 020 8748 7733 (lettings) Putney 153 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2TX 020 8246 5959 (sales) 020 8704 1000 (lettings) chestertonhumberts.com

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

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

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

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KnightFrank.co.uk Ballard Close, Kingston KT2 Stunning new home

The house is built on an impressive plot and is set over four floors. Master bedroom with en suite dressing room and bathroom, 4 further bedrooms (Jack and Jill shared bathroom), 3 shower rooms, drawing room, family room, media room, kitchen, dining room, utility room, WC, garden, garage. EPC rating B. Approximately 479.8 sq m (5,165 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ3,350,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 (WMB140115)

Wimbledon Hill Road, SW19 Immaculate penthouse

This stunning penthouse is located on the third floor of a modern apartment building on Wimbledon Hill, offering large open plan living/dining and reception room with doors out onto the attractive terrace. Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms (both en-suite), kitchen/living room, utility room, roof terrace, parking. Approximately 199 sq m (2,142 sq ft) Leasehold Guide price: ÂŁ2,000,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 (WMB130155)

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Sheen Road, Richmond TW10 An exceptional family house

This wonderful property offers superb lateral accommodation with great ceiling heights arranged over three floors. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, cloakroom, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, garden, cellar. EPC rating E. Approximately 384 sq m ﴾4,134 sq ft﴿ Freehold Guide price: £2,950,000

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

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Montpelier Row, Twickenham TW1 A stunning Grade II* listed Georgian house

Positioned on this desirable row of wonderful period properties, the house is presented beautifully and offers accommodation including 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, cloakroom, study, reception room, drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room, separate 2 bedroom flat, garden, off street parking. EPC rating E. Approximately 429 sq m ﴾4,613 sq ft﴿ Freehold Guide price: £3,850,000

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

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1 HANDSOME AND IMPOSING SEMI-DETACHED PERIOD HOUSE putney, sw15 Reception room ø dining room ø conservatory ø study ø kitchen/breakfast/family room ø 5 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø w.c. ø south facing garden ø 2 garages ø 263 sq m (2,831 sq ft) ø EPC=E Guide £2.395 million Freehold

Savills Putney Alex Howard Baker ahowardbaker@savills.com

020 8780 9900

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1 IMPRESSIVE DOUBLE FRONTED EDWARDIAN HOUSE home park road, sw19 Period features ø high specification ø 4 reception rooms ø 6 double bedrooms (2 en suite) ø 2 further bathrooms ø outstanding garden and views ø Wimbledon Village 800m ø Wimbledon Park Tube 1,000m (rail station 1,500m) ø 465 sq m (5,005 sq ft) ø EPC=E Guide £6.25 million Freehold

Savills Wimbledon Clive Moon cmoon@savills.com

020 8971 8111

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LETTINGS LAYOUT ONLY

UPPER PARK ROAD, kt2

CHISHOLM ROAD, tw10

5 bedrooms ø kitchen/dining room ø reception room ø 3 bath/shower rooms ø summer house ø garden ø garage ø 188 sq m (2,025 sq ft) ø Council Tax=F ø EPC=D

5 bedrooms ø 3 reception rooms ø 3 bathrooms ø utility room ø private garden ø off-street parking ø 240 sq m (2,550 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=D

Unfurnished £4,250 pcm

Unfurnished £6,500 pcm

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

+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Richmond nhowe@savills.com 020 8614 9114

MARGIN DRIVE, sw19

FIFE ROAD, sw14

4 bedrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 4 bath/shower rooms ø study ø garden ø off-street parking ø 286 sq m (3,080 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=B

Grade II listed ø 7 bedrooms ø 4 reception rooms ø 6 bathrooms ø conservatory ø 5 garages ø swimming pool ø 900 sq m (9,690 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H

Unfurnished £8,000 pcm

Furnished £30,000 pcm

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

+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Richmond sarengu@savills.com 020 8614 9114

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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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HOTHAM ROAD, sw15

ELM GROVE ROAD, sw13

3 bedrooms ø split-level reception ø 2nd reception room ø 2 bathrooms ø garden ø private parking ø 282 sq m (3,035 sq ft) ø Council Tax=E ø EPC=B

5 bedrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø 2 bathrooms ø kitchen/dining room ø period features ø 226 sq m (2,434 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=D

Furnished or Unfurnished £7,500 pcm

Unfurnished £6,250 pcm

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

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

GLEBE ROAD, sw13

DRYBURGH ROAD, sw15

4 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø double reception room ø kitchen/family room ø dressing room ø period features ø 225 sq m (2,419 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=C

2 bedrooms ø open plan kitchen/reception ø 2 bathrooms ø private balcony ø allocated parking ø communal gardens ø 94 sq m (1,012 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=B

Unfurnished £5,950 pcm

Unfurnished £2,750 pcm

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

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

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Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Richmond A striking detached five bedroom new build family home of 2,950 sq. ft., built to exacting standards encompassing all the benefits of an energy efficient and environmentally friendly building. The house is enviably located on one of Richmond Hills’ premier roads with a delightful garden and provides off-street parking. EPC: B

£3,000,000 Freehold • • • • • •

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

Five bedrooms Three reception rooms Four bathrooms New build detached house Delightful garden Private parking

Wimbledon An impressive and spacious house, finished to an exceptional standard, located very close to the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Occupying a generous end plot the accommodation includes six bedrooms, excellent reception/entertaining space, two gated driveways and a southerly landscaped garden. EPC: B

£2,650,000 Freehold • • • • • •

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

Close to All England Club Six bedrooms Five bathrooms Four reception rooms Two gated driveways Southerly garden

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

West Putney A handsome five bedroom semi-detached house located on one of the premier roads in West Putney. The period property is presented in excellent condition throughout and has a wine cellar and West-facing garden. EPC: C

£2,500,000 Freehold • • • • •

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

Semi-detached Five bedrooms Three bathrooms Three reception rooms West-facing garden

Barnes A stunning five bedroom end of terrace Victorian house on one of Barnes’ most desirable roads. This superb home has been refurbished and finished to exacting standards throughout, whilst retaining many of the original period features and has a beautiful 75’ garden to the rear. EPC: D

£2,900,000 Freehold • • • • • •

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

End of terrace Five bedrooms Two reception rooms High ceilings Central village location Landscaped garden

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

East Sheen A handsome and substantial detached seven/eight bedroom family residence of approximately 4,510 sq ft, situated in this highly sought after conservation area, adjacent to the Sheen Gate to Richmond Park. This exceptional property boasts generously proportioned accommodation throughout and features a large reception hall, three reception rooms, spacious kitchen/dining/family room opening onto a beautifully landscaped 100’ rear garden with heated swimming pool. EPC: D

Hamptons East Sheen Office Sales. 020 8454 7625 | Lettings. 020 8936 3028

£3,850,000 Freehold • • • • • •

Three reception rooms Kitchen/Dining/Family room Eight bedrooms Four bathrooms Garage 100’ Garden with heated pool

Hampton Wick Impressive detached Victorian family home in a popular residential street. Providing over 4,000 square feet of well proportioned accommodation arranged mainly over three floors, the property offers an enormous amount of potential for any buyer looking to tailor a property to their own specification. EPC: F

£2,350,000 • • • • • •

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

Seven bedrooms Four reception rooms Four bathrooms Garden Private parking 4,070 approx sqft

Wimbledon Village

£4,950,000

An elegant period home in one of Wimbledon Village’s most sought after roads with generous and versatile living space and a lovely garden Drawing room • sitting room • conservatory • kitchen/breakfast room • dining room • 2 cloakrooms • 6 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • top floor den • mature 87’ (26.5m) garden • off-street parking • ER/E

Merton Park

£3,450,000

An elegant and very attractively presented detached period family home with many fine features in the heart of the John Innes Conservation area Drawing room • dining room • family room • study • kitchen/breakfast room • 6 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms • cellar • lovely mature garden • garage • drive • ER/E

Wimbledon Village’s PremierVillage Estate Agent - Sales: +44 (0) 20 8947 9833 Wimbledon Wimbledon Village 020 8947 020 8947 98339833

www.robertholmes.co.uk www.robertholmes.co.uk www.robertholmes.co.uk

Wimbledon

£4,000,000

Wimbledon

£3,850,000

In a quiet cul-de-sac location between the Village and the town centre with huge potential

A large family house on a generous plot in a highly regarded private road with huge potential

2 receptions • double conservatory • 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • large garden • detached garage • ER/E

3 receptions • 7 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • double garage • lovely garden • detached garage/store • ER/E

Wimbledon

Wimbledon Village

£4,500,000

Comprehensively refurbished with a separate 2 bedroom flat and lovely garden with heated pool

£3,950,000

3 reception rooms • 6 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • pool house with living space • driveway parking • ER/D

A handsome Edwardian family house in a highly regarded road with a generous garden 3 receptions • 7 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • large basement room • lovely garden • parking • ER/E

Wimbledon Village

Wimbledon

£2,875,000

£2,950,000

A classically styled contemporary home recently completed to an exceptionally high standard

A very impressive modern detached residence in peaceful and secluded setting in a private road

3 receptions • kitchen/breakfast room • 4 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • sunny terrace • parking • ER/B

2 receptions • Mark Wilkinson kitchen • 4/5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • walled garden • gated drive • ER/B

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

The Barnes Property Specialists

020 8878 8400

Madrid Road, Barnes

£7,995 pcm

A beautiful newly refurbished six bedroom, four bathroom Victorian family home over three floors, benefiting from a stunning landscaped garden and modern, stylish living space throughout. Barnes Village location.

Lonsdale Road, Barnes

£5,750 pcm

A particularly spacious Edwardian six bedroom family home located towards the top end of Lonsdale Road close to St Paul’s school and situated opposite the playing fields and is conveniently located close to the Swedish School with easy access to Hammersmith.

The Barnes Property Specialists

020 8878 8400

Lowther Road, Barnes £2,195,000 One of the limited number of attractive Edwardian semi-detached family houses situated at the favoured Village end of Lowther Road. The property consists of five bedrooms, two reception rooms, two bathrooms and a lovely 60’ rear garden. The house is presented in very good condition throughout.

Ferry Road £2,550,000 An immaculately presented six bedroom and wider than average Edwardian family home, situated in this convenient location within a short walk of Barnes Village. This light and airy property which blends older style charm with wellplanned modern convenience is currently presented in very good order throughout.

1 Church Road, Barnes, SW13 9HE www.charlesbanks.co.uk 020 8878 8400

Heidegger Crescent

London SW13

A stunning townhouse with amazing views of the Wetlands Reserve in Barnes. Completely refurbished 2 years ago, it is presented in very good condition & comprises 3/4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, modern kitchen/breakfast room & lovely garden. Also includes a garage & off street parking. EPC rating C

£4,250 per calendar month

Barnes

020 8748 7733 lettings.barnes@chestertons.com

Additional charges apply. Administration: £222 (VAT included). References per tenant: £42 (VAT included)

Burges Grove

London SW13

Set on a private road on the ever popular Barnes Waterside is this immaculate, detached house that has recently been completely redesigned & extended to the highest of standards. Comprising a south facing landscaped garden, 1st floor roof terrace & views over the London Wetlands, this imposing house is rare to the market. EPC rating C

ÂŁ4,500,000 guide price freehold

Barnes

020 8748 8833 sales.barnes@chestertons.com

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Station Road SW13 ÂŁ6,250,000 Approached through a courtyard garden that provides parking for three to four cars this exceptional six-bedroom house is arranged over only two ďŹ&#x201A;oors. The fabulous lateral reception space includes a panelled reception hall, a 51ft reception room leading out to the main garden and two further courtyard gardens. This property also features a Mark Wilkinson designed kitchen/breakfast room, a large laundry room, a media room and a family room. Freehold. EPC=E. Joint Sole Agent.

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St Mary’s Grove SW13 £4,995,000 This magnificent, seven-bedroom family house is exquisitely finished to the highest of standards and perfectly located for the local amenities of Barnes Village. The striking property offers over 4,000 sqft of living space arranged over three floors and a 108ft south east facing garden complete with swimming pool and off street parking for up to four cars. Careful consideration has clearly gone into the restoration of this property, resulting in perfectly balanced living accommodation. Freehold. EPC=F.

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Lonsdale Road SW13 £4,500,000 This magniﬁcent six-bedroom family home has been completely refurbished to the highest standard including an impressive grand entrance hall, which leads you through to an elegant formal reception room. The new Poggenpohl kitchen, complete with Gaggenau appliances is open to the lounge/dining area and opens directly out to a beautifully landscaped garden. Also situated on the ground ﬂoor is a bright study and a generous cloakroom. Freehold. EPC=C. Sole Agents.

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