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JANUARY 2016 • Issue 33
JANUARY 2016 • Issue 33
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Dear Resident, Happy New Year, and welcome to our gorgeous new design! The decorations are back in the attic, the turkey off-cuts are dwindling and the tree has met a sorry demise. But cheer up, 2016 is going to be a corker and to get you started, Elizabeth Finney speaks to actor Freddie Watkins about Lord of the Flies coming to the Richmond Theatre this month, from page 18. January blues offer the perfect excuse to draw the curtains and settle down with a nice book – if you need some suggestions, Emily Adams has it covered from page 12. Sticking with the trend of the written word, turn to page 14 where Elizabeth Finney explores the local Suffragette movement at The National Archives, Kew. Elsewhere, we’ve got a round-up of some alternative ways to keep fit (page 26) and refuel with our fabulous food and drink ideas and plenty of beauty bites to sink your teeth into (page 20). Enjoy the issue!
COVER: Kingfisher in Barnes, courtesy of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT). Photography by Chris Pippard. Turn to page four for more information.
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Birthday party The WWT London Wetland Centre will be celebrating the Women’s Institute’s 100th birthday with a special discount of £9 per person on admission to the centre in Barnes, which will include a cream tea (available for group of 12 or more WI members). Dave Green, manager of the London Wetland Centre, said: “We’re delighted to support our local Women’s Institutes – The WI does fantastic work in the area.” This offer is available for all WI visits taken up to and including 16 September 2016, after which the organisation will be 101. WWT London, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, SW13 9WT, 020 8409 4400, wwt.org.uk/wioffer
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Keep your finger on the pulse with our round-up of local news
Garden guru
Royal Runnings It’s time to get your running shoes ready for the Hampton Court Palace half marathon in March. The official charity of the event is the Teenage Cancer Trust and it needs as much support as possible, whether you’re racing towards the finish line on your tod or jogging along with friends and family. Start prepping now for this exciting event. 20 March, Hampton Court Palace, KT8 9AU, palacehalf.com
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After 11 years in the making, the Mamohato Children’s Centre in Thaba Bosiu, Lesotho, was opened by Prince Harry with his charity, Sentebale at the end of November 2015. The beautiful garden at the centre was landscaped by Matt Keightley, a former Orleans Park School pupil (1996-2001), who won the People’s Choice Best Show Garden and the Silver Gilt for his Mamohato-inspired ‘Hope in Vulnerability’ garden at last year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The centre will provide a safe haven for vulnerable children with HIV, offering emotional and psychological support. sentebale.org, rosebank.co.uk
[LOCAL INTEREST] Courtesy of EMAG
Soothe your soul A brand-new spa experience is coming to Richmond – Bhuti is a unique eco wellbeing escape offering an array of feelgood services. It will provide holistic natural treatments, complimentary therapies, events and workshops, all within the walls of this beautiful centre. There will be a vegan tearoom, a special members’ space and two yoga/Pilates studios for members to unwind and harness a little time for themselves. Watch this space; The Journal is on the case for updates about this tranquil new acquisition. Bhuti, 50 Hill Rise, TW10 6UB, 0330 400 3108, bhuti.co
Fresh start
Stirrers and shakers
The only thing better than a healthy eating cookery class to kick-start the new year is a free one. Head along to St Mary’s Church to meet new people and take part in a workshop led by professional chef and cookbook author Monisha Bharadwaj. These weekly sessions start on 7 January and finish on 24 March, by which time you’ll have gone from ready meal regular to cookery connoisseur. For more information, get in touch with Ravi Arora at EMAG on 020 8893 9444. Every Thursday, 10am-12noon, St. Mary’s Church, Mortlake High Street, SW14 8JA
Kew Village Portraits
Last month the Kew Community Trust charity held a fundraising event for The Avenue Club, the senior residents’ social club based in Kew. The Avenue Club is responsible for providing hot meals, personal care services, outings, talks and classes for elderly residents in the area. St Luke’s on The Avenue was transformed into a glamorous Casino Royale-style venue, and more than 120 local residents flocked to the event to show their support. Together they raised more than £19,000, so a huge congratulations to all those who took part. Kew Community Trust, St Luke’s, The Avenue, TW9 2AJ, 020 8948 8807, kewcommunitytrust.org.uk, avenueclubkew.com Courtesy of Leonard Cheshire Disability
Sian bright Channel 5 weather presenter Sian Welby has launched a Winter Warmer campaign to help save lives in Wandsworth by supporting the Leonard Cheshire Disability charity. It aims to reach at least 600 out to the older, vulnerable and disabled locals. Emergency services have lent their support by delivering care packs before the cold sets in. wandsworth.gov.uk
Courtesy of Richmond Council
High praise Richmond and Kingston Council’s joint children’s services company Achieving for Children (AfC) had a visit from the Prime Minister last month to coincide with a Government announcement on reforms for children’s services. Any poorly performing children’s services will have to improve or risk being taken over by high-performing authorities, experts and charities. David Cameron recognised the AfC, which launched in April 2014, as a leading model in the provision of childcare. richmond.gov.uk
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[LOCAL INTEREST]
Gourmet grub Delivered all the way from Italy to London in less than 48 hours, Originàrio is a specialist Italian gourmet food company. Working with small suppliers in some of the remotest parts of Italy, it creates tasting boxes with a collection of handmade and grown products from olives and cheeses to pasta and wine. Until recently, you could only get your hands on these boxes if you were a Michelin-starred chef or an Italian market stall holder, but now you can have them delivered right to your doorstep. originar.io
Listen to your art Some of the top UK artists have kindly donated some of their pieces to support the Turner’s House Trust restoration appeal. Twickenham’s Turner’s House, or Sandycombe Lodge, was built by 1813 to artist J. M. W. Turner’s designs. However, the lodge is now in a poor condition and was placed on Historic England’s ‘Heritage at Risk’ register in 2013. The donated artworks will be auctioned in a sale at Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions. Royal Academicians Christopher Le Brun, president of the Royal Academy, Diana Armfield, Basil Beattie, Frank Bowling, Rose Hilton, Ken Howard, Tom Phillips and Terry Setch have all contributed work to the appeal. 10am, 12 January, Donnington Priory Saleroom, Oxford Road, RG14 2JE, dreweatts.com
L-R: Frank Bowling (RA, OBE) Tree of Life mixed media on board; Diana Armfield (RA) Sheep Sheltering, Lithograph
Can you Handel it?
Photography by John Greenwood - 2015
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The Barnes Choir dates back to 1952, and now is your chance to join this prestigious group. Members of the choir and its musical director Julian Collings will be hosting a ‘Come and Sing’ event, where members and guests will learn Handel’s Israel in Egypt. Rehearsals will be held in sessions throughout the day with regular breaks for tea, coffee and cake, and will be rounded off with a free performance for family and friends at 5pm. To reserve your place, please visit the Barnes Choir website. Adults £15, students £10, score hire £10, score hire £3, 9.30am, 23 January, St. Mary’s Barnes, Church Road, SW13 9HL, barneschoir.org.uk
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RAF in Richmond
JAN 7
The Learning Team of the Royal Air Force Museum will be giving a presentation at the Museum of Richmond this month, complementing its 75 years after the Battle of Britain exhibition. The talk will focus on the roles the RAF played during WWII and the audience will have the chance to see some original RAF uniforms. The presentation is free but there is a recommended donation of £2. Places at the event must be reserved with the museum. 2pm, Museum of Richmond, Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, TW9 1TP, 020 8332 1141, museumofrichmond.com
herb history
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Wine and dine
EVENTS
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If you’re looking to spruce 12 up your palate this year, it might be worth signing up to one of Barney and Kenneth’s chef ’s table and Kenneth Culhane wine events at The Dysart Petersham. Using the best seasonal ingredients, they will provide some insight into an extensive wine list to create a menu of fine food and wine pairings. The ingredients and wines at the dinner will be selected and based on their level of peak quality at the time, as well as their ability to draw out certain flavours in their counterparts. Guests will enjoy five courses and five wines, preceded by canapés and polished off with coffee and petits fours. Tickets £95, The Dysart Petersham, 135 Petersham Road, TW10 7AA, 020 8940 8005, thedysartpetersham.co.uk
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28 Kew Gardens is offering you the chance to delve into its herbarium, which is one of the largest in the world with more than seven millions preserved specimens. This course will let you see behind the scenes, talk to the curators and you’ll be introduced to some of the different types of species. You’ll learn about the history of the building and the collection, as well finding out about how the herbarium contributes to science today. £60, 10.30am-3.30pm, Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, TW9 3AB, 020 8332 5655, kew.org
Barny Taylor
[LOCAL INTEREST] City symphony
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9 The Thames Youth Orchestra’s upcoming concert takes on a London theme, with John Ireland’s A London Overture, Vaughan Williams’ A London Symphony and Michael Tippett’s Suite for the Birthday of Prince Charles. The TYO is a charity that has been supporting budding local musicians for 10 years. Its training orchestra, the Thames Youth Sinfonia, will be making its début during the pre-concert reception. Tickets £12, concessions £6, 7.30pm, St Matthias Church, Church Road, Richmond, TW10 6LS, thamesyouthorchestra.co.uk
Women back to business
Thames Youth Orchestra
Thames Youth Orchestra
CALENDAR A selection of the best happenings in the area
Snow dancing matter
JAN 16
The Snow Maiden is a wild and wintry ballet based on a traditional folk tale set in rural Russia. The Snow Maiden, protected from the outside world by Father Frost, finds herself dancing amid a flurry of snowflakes into the human world, where she meets an array of colourful people and gets swept up in love, temptation and betrayal. Coming to the New Wimbledon Theatre in its first UK season, the Russian State Ballet of Siberia is directed by Anatoly Tchepurnoi in this graceful rendition. Tickets from £21.40, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, SW19 1QG, 0844 871 7646, atgtickets.com
JAN 27
Join the Really Helpful Club (RHC) for a morning of talks and workshops to help women rediscover and reconnect with the workplace. This event is for RHC members and their guests who are thinking about, or already actively considering, a return to work. This is all about discovering something new and learning from women who have already done it. Guests will enjoy coffee, refreshments and a light lunch, and will have the opportunity to network with other RHC members and the speakers. The speakers include Julianne Miles and Katerina Gould, who are experts in enabling the return to work of highlyqualified professional women after an extended career break, as well as Agnes Greaves, managing director of the Consumer sector team at worldleading executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates. There will be a myriad of experts in employment law, IT, social media, image consultancy, life coaching and other fields to advise and support RHC members during the day. Tickets £35, 9am-2.30pm, London Rowing Club, Putney Embankment, SW15 1LB, RSVP to caroline@reallyhelpfulclub.com, reallyhelpfulclub.com
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[CULTURE]
[literature]
Read all about it! January is the ideal time to get cosy and curl up with a good book, but which one? The Journal dives into The Marble Collector by Cecelia Ahern emily adams
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ecelia Ahern is one of those authors that can do no wrong. With 12 books under her belt, she knows how to write a bestseller, but with her ever-growing success, there’s mounting anticipation and expectation. When The Marble Collector arrives on my desk, I can barely concentrate on my work knowing it’s beside me even though I haven’t read the blurb or have the faintest idea what the story is about. I have faith in Ahern. As is the case with all her novels, Ahern’s Irish roots play a key role in setting the scene. She’s not afraid to stick with what she knows because, clearly, it works, but compared to her previous offerings, which are usually contemporary romantic novels, this one surprises me. It’s darker and sadder from the offset, focusing on the challenges of growing up in Ireland, losing loved ones and desperately trying to fit in somewhere you don’t belong. It’s written in a split narrative, alternating between the perspectives of Fergus Boggs (at various ages) and of his daughter Sabrina. As a child, and even as an adult, Fergus is fanatical about marbles, collecting, trading and winning them wherever and whenever he can. They’re the one staple in his tumultuous childhood
Photography by Matthew Thompson
with his five brothers. In Sabrina’s story, her father Fergus is suffering from dementia, his memory fading. Sabrina stumbles across his marble collection, but with
no knowledge of why her father has them and with his childhood all but forgotten, she sets out to discover the truth. Essentially, it’s a book about marbles, and clearly that shouldn’t work but somehow, and as usual, Ahern has crafted it into a beautifully-written family saga, intertwined with mysteries and secrecies. As a child and even in his old age, Fergus is a likeable and endearing character no matter what trouble he gets himself into. As his secrets are gradually revealed, we, along with Sabrina, discover so much more about this charming man and his
touching story. As she unearths her father’s past, she begins to fill in gaps in her life that she didn’t even know existed. This book is quirkier and more unusual than Ahern fans will be used to, but because of that, it’s far more intriguing. This novel may have been a risk, but rest assured she definitely hasn’t lost her marbles. I’ve heard a rumour that her next offering, Flawed is out in March. I hate to wish away the days, but is it March yet? The Marble Collector by Cecelia Ahern, £16.99, published by Harper Collins
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[LITERATURE]
From cover
to cover The Journal suggests these good reads for whatever mood you’re in EMILY ADAMS
BOOKS FOR COOKS
FOR A LITTLE BIT OF HUMOUR
FOR Thrill-seekers
MARY BERRY COOKERY COURSE By Mary Berry, £17.99
DILBERT: OPTIMISM SOUNDS EXHAUSTING
By Nicholas Searle, £12.99
Published by DK Books
By Scott Adams, £12.99
Published by Viking
What’s Christmas without a bit of Mary Berry thrown into the mix? Her cookery course book promises to turn you into a great home cook ‘the Mary Berry way’. Reviews rave about the 100 simple and easy-to-follow recipes suitable for family dinners. Her 12 classic ‘master recipes’ are sure to steer you away from cookery chaos and teach you the baking basics, including how to bake an apple pie without getting an infamous ‘soggy bottom’.
Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing
In his first novel, Nicholas Searle takes us on a rollercoaster of twists and turns in this dark and menacing tale. Roy, a wellversed conman living in a small English town, is about to orchestrate his final scam. His plan is to swindle a beautiful girl out of her life savings, but the real question is not ‘why would he do such a thing?’ but ‘who is the man behind the con?’ Gripping and hypnotic, this fastpaced thriller is available from 14 January.
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If you fancy a good chuckle, Dilbert has got it covered. The well-known satirical comic strip by Scott Adams is back with a new book following the trials and tribulations of Dilbert’s life. Struggling to keep up with technology and somehow passive-aggressively outwitting his superiors, Dilbert stumbles through day-to-day life in the workplace. Just like the rest of us, right?
The Good Liar
[CULTURE] Murder Mystery
FOR WINE LOVERS
FOR BUDDING SCIENTISTS
THE SHORT DROP By Matthew FitzSimmons, £8.99
WINE FOLLY: A VISUAL GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF WINE
Published by Thomas & Mercer
By Madeline Puckette and
THING EXPLAINER: COMPLICATED STUFF IN SIMPLE WORDS
This exciting début novel by Matthew FitzSimmons follows hacker and marine Gibson Vaughn as he tries to solve the mystery of Suzanne Lombard’s disappearance. On the tenth anniversary of her going missing, new evidence comes to light and Vaughn jumps at the chance to find out what really happened. As the daughter of presidential candidate Benjamin Lombard, Vaughn comes across some powerful political players. Is he about to uncover something that will threaten Benjamin Lombard’s future?
Justin Hammack, £18.99
By Randall Munroe, £16.99
Published by Michael Joseph
Published by John Murray
Read this book, and the next time a waiter asks you to sample the wine, you might just be able to sniff and sip your way through the awkwardness with ease. Wine Folly gives you the lowdown on all wines, from red and white to sparkling. You’ll soon know which glasses to use, and how to match wine to your meals and it’ll educate you about the full spectrum of flavours. Pour yourself a glass and get reading.
Using drawings and the 1,000 most common words in our vocabulary, Randall Munroe sets about explaining everything and anything in simple terms. He simplifies everyday items like our tall roads (bridges) and food-heating radio boxes (microwaves) and asks the questions we should probably already know the answers to: how do they work and what happens if you press this button? Prepare to learn something from this interesting read.
FOR MODERN HISTORIANS
FOR NON-FICTION FANS
FOR THE LITTLE ONES
1966: THE YEAR THE DECADE EXPLODED
438 DAYS: An extraordinary TRUE STORY OF SURVIVAL AT SEA
LADYBIRD CLASSICS: THE COMPLETE AUDIO COLLECTION
By Jon Savage, £20
By Jonathan Franklin, £16.99
£14.99
Published by Faber & Faber
Published by Macmillan
Published by Ladybird
For something a bit more challenging and thought-provoking, take a trip back to 1966, when, according to a then 13-year-old Jon Savage, pop music changed forever. Looking at The Beatles, The Who and The Kinks among many others, this book explores the highs and lows of the pop-culture revolution. 1966 follows Savage’s well-known book on punk culture, England’s Dreaming.
This book follows the terrifying true story of Salvador Alvarenga when his two-day fishing trip didn’t quite go to plan. A vicious storm ruined the engine of his boat and the current dragged him out to sea. Fourteen months later he finally reached solid ground, more than 9,000 miles from where he started. Through a series of more than 40 interviews, journalist Jonathan Frankin unearthed this bizarre story.
Ladybird is here to rescue you from the nightly bedtime-story routine with its audiobook collection of classics. Accompanied by fun and vibrant music, there are eight hours of sensitively told children’s stories including Treasure Island, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Black Beauty, Oliver Twist, The Jungle Book, A Christmas Carol, The Wind in the Willows and many other magical tales.
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[HISTORY]
Cat and
Mouse A look back at how the Suffragettes pursued equal rights in Kew Gardens in light of The National Archives’ upcoming Diversity Week being held from 24-31 January Elizabeth Finney
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he women’s suffrage movement is not an unfamiliar topic – many are aware of the militant aspects of the campaign undertaken by the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU), later dubbed The Suffragettes by the Daily Mail. Though the first women’s suffrage bill came before Parliament in 1870, it wasn’t until 1918 that some women (those over the age of 30) were granted the vote. When the initial bill was overruled in 1897, various suffrage organisations began to form, such as the National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies, the Women’s Freedom League and, in 1907, the Men’s League for Women’s Suffrage. Though Emily Davison, Millicent Fawcett and Christabel and Emmeline Pankhurst remain household names, two notable members of the WSPU were Olive Wharry (1886-1947) and Lilian Lenton (1891-1972), both of whom became infamous in February 1913 for the suspected arson of the tea pavilion in Kew Gardens. The New York Times published a story explaining how, at 3am, two young women “were arrested while hurrying away from the scene of the fire. They were carrying bags containing inflammable stuff saturated with oil, handsaws and electric lamps”. Near the burning building, police found
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cards that were ‘hysterically worded’, reading: “Peace on Earth, good will to men – when women get the vote.” It was also noted that Wharry (who had initially given the name Joyce Locke) threw a heavy book at the head of the presiding magistrate. According to an extract from The Times printed on 8 March 1913: “The
building, which was estimated to be worth £900, was insured for £500,” and was run by “two ladies who held the refreshment contract from the Crown”, and suffered vast pecuniary losses as a result. The tea pavilion had been a wooden building and was burnt to ruins within 22 minutes. In her statement, Wharry expressed her apologies that the two women had sustained losses and that she believed the pavilion belonged to the Crown. The newspaper piece reads: “She wanted to make the two ladies
[CULTURE]
CLOCKWISE: Suffragettes Annie Kenney and Christabel Pankhurst (1906), A corridor of files at The National Archives, a view of the server room at The National Archives, ©Crown Copyright – images courtesy of The National Archives. First female gardeners employed at Kew Gardens in 1896 – image courtesy of RBG Kew
understand that they were at war and that in war, even non-combatants had to suffer. They were very careful to find out that nobody was in the place. Morally she was not guilty”. Fellow Suffragette Flora Drummond, who had been invited to the initial trial expressed pride at the actions of Wharry and Lenton, and told the jury: “We are proud of such women. We have got an ample reserve of militant women to carry on our campaign indefinitely. We shall go as far as the Government care to let us go. People will soon realise who is to blame, and then the Government
“Near the burning building, police found cards that were ‘hysterically worded’, reading: ‘Peace on Earth, good will to men – when women get the vote’”
will be compelled to grant our demands.” Both defendants were sent to Holloway Prison in London, where they went on hunger strike, a popular tactic of imprisoned Suffragettes. In 1960, Lenton explained the 1913 Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill-heath) Act, also known as the Cat and Mouse Act, in a BBC News radio broadcast: “When Suffragettes first went on hunger strikes and were released, because otherwise they might die, they were free. But that obviously was silly when the offences became serious and attracted sentences of several years, so the Government passed the Cat and Mouse Act. This meant that when a woman was released because she was ill, she wasn’t free, but could be rearrested in about a week’s time when she was supposed to be sufficiently recovered.” Daily reports of Suffragette prisoners can be found at The National Archives, and two documents from 20 February 1913 detail the serious conditions Wharry and Lenton inflicted on themselves while in prison. They include mentions of Wharry’s two prior convictions and describe her attitude: “General conduct, bad, destructive and insolent.” She refused a medical examination on reception as well as food, and smashed up the cell she was initially placed in, so she was moved to a special strong cell, with no communication with others
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and suspended privileges. Lenton’s report was almost identical. A report from 28 March 1913 concludes that Wharry, who had joined the WSPU in 1910, lost 14lb in the three weeks since her admittance to prison and that she’d tried to hide a full hot water bottle under her clothes to appear heavier during a weight examination. During a second stint in Holloway in 1914, Wharry recorded her experiences in a scrapbook, which can now be viewed at the British Library. It’s filled with drawings of life in prison (Wharry had originally studied art), humorous poems and newspaper cuttings documenting her Suffragette handiwork. She was arrested and released eight times between 1910 and August 1914, when the outbreak of the World War One led the WSPU leaders to call a temporary suspension to all militancy and the Government granted an amnesty to suffrage prisoners. Wharry was released into the care of Dr Flora Murray, a WSPU member who cared for hunger strikers after their release from prison. According to Elizabeth Crawford’s The Women’s Suffrage Movement, Lenton, who has joined the WSPU at the age of 21, was forcibly fed two days into her sentence, after which she became seriously ill suffering from pleurisy because food had entered her lungs. Unsurprisingly, she was released to friends soon afterwards. Once she’d recovered, she evaded recapture until June 1913, when she was arrested and subsequently released after several days hunger striking in Armley Prison, Leeds. Lenton fled on a yacht to France, but
was arrested on her return in October at Paddington Station. Both Wharry and Lenton received the WSPU hunger strike force-feeding medal, which reads “For Valour” across the top and “Hunger Strike” on a medallion at the bottom. Silver bars inscribed with prison sentences were added to the ribbon. Lenton was given temporary freedom on 15 October in a letter from the Director of Public Prosecutions but was rearrested on 20 October. In her 1960 radio broadcast, Lenton describes ‘escapes’ as her speciality. After her supposedly temporary release from Holloway, she was sent to the house of a fellow Suffragette in Barnes. “No plans whatsoever had been thought out for my getaway and we really did not see how it was going to be possible for me to get away with all those detectives round the place. We decoyed them off, by means of another girl pretending to be me who went away in an ambulance. When all was
quiet and no police were in sight, I made a sudden dash across the road in front of a rapidly approaching omnibus, swung round and sprang onto it. The two or three detectives who had been left behind hiding in the bushes dashed after me shouting, but of course the bus did not stop.” After more acts of arson, arrests and hunger strikes, World War One broke out, and Lenton went with the Scottish Women’s Hospitals Unit to Serbia, later working for the British Embassy in Stockholm and becoming a speaker for the Save the Children Fund. She worked tirelessly as the travelling organiser and speaker for the Women’s Freedom League (1924-1933), and was financial secretary of the National Union of Women Teachers until 1953 before becoming treasurer of the Suffragette Fellowship. The National Archives, Bessant Drive, Kew, TW9 4DU, 020 8876 3444, nationalarchives.gov.uk
From top of page: The Refreshment Pavilion at Kew Gardens by whatsthatpicture from Hanwell, London, UK, two photographs of the tea pavilion after the fire, February 1913, by Bain News Service (Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Bain Collection)
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[CULTURE]
[Q&A]
digging deep The Journal speaks to Victoria Iglikowski, a diverse histories records specialist at The National Archives in Kew, about its Diversity Week this month Why are the National Archives so important? To me The National Archives is important because it allows everyone access to their shared history – you can’t deny the presence of the archival material that survives, and therefore you can show histories that are conventionally hidden in mainstream history.
What records are there about the suffrage movement? The Metropolitan Police and Home Office records contain petitions and publications relating to this period and internal card indexes used by the Home Office were used to keep track of arrested suffrage supporters. These records were collated into a register at the time, which has recently been digitalised. This record documents the arrests of more than 1,300 Suffragettes, 100 of whom were male. We hold records on suffrage supporters as varied as Lady Constance Lytton, a high-class woman who dressed as a working class Suffragette to see how differently she would be treated, to files on the Pankhursts. These files often contain graphic depictions of force-feeding, for example, Lady Constance
Lytton states she was slapped before being forcefed by a prison doctor.
What sort of records will you be using during Diversity Week? We will be featuring a real range of material from our collections; from an early lecture of the Women’s Institute in 1917 when it was a government-funded organisation to the various records we hold on LGBT history from across the whole century.
Are there any shocking or surprising ones? My colleague Rowena Hillel and I will be talking about Black British Civil Rights in relation to the Mangrove Nine trials. Our records show fantastically the nature of race relations at the time, and shockingly the police surveillance involved.
Which record DO YOU FIND is the most interesting insight INTO historical diversity? Possibly the Home Office record relating to Suffragette arrests because it shows the intersections of diversity within women’s history and the movement; from Rosa May Billinghurst who battled police on Black
Friday from her wheelchair to Sophia Duleep Singh, an Indian princess who boycotted the census from her grace and favour home in Hampton Court Palace writing the comments ‘No vote no census. As women do not count they refuse to be counted’ on the enumeration form.
million records we have a huge amount of diversity, many of which are underresearched but the items are all available so I would love to spread the message that the records are available to anyone and everyone.
What are you hoping to achieve with Diversity Week?
I am really excited to hear Professor Maggie Andrews talk about myth busting the history of the Women’s Institute, looking at its radical campaigns such as those around equal pay.
I am really hoping this year’s Diversity Week will raise awareness of the work we do all year round. With 12
Which event are you most looking forward to?
Talks, discussions, films and workshops taking place during Diversity Week Tell Them of Us: Screening with Cast and Crew Q&A Free, 15 January, 3-6pm Writer of the Month: Richard Barnett Crucial Interventions £6, 21 January, 6-7pm 100 Years of the WI: The Acceptable Face of Feminism Free, 26 January, 7-8pm Never Forget: The Holocaust and Nazi Persecution Free, 27 January, 3-4.30pm The Trial of The Mangrove Nine Free, 28 January, 7-8pm Commemorating Conscription and The Home Front, 1916-1918 Free, 29 January, 2-4pm LGBT Creative Writing Workshop £10, 30 January, 2-4pm
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Lord of the Flies, all photography by Johan Persson
[THEATRE]
Into the
wild Having watched the astounding production of William Golding’s world-famous Lord of the Flies at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, The Journal speaks to Freddie Watkins about his character Jack before the show makes its way to Richmond Theatre this month Elizabeth Finney
How have you found playing the role of Jack? Initially, there’s the fun of being a bad guy. There’s a reservoir of psychological background to play with. He’s a layered character in his anxiety, his confidence and who he tries to be. It’s all wonderful stuff to grapple with. Then there’s the very basic element where I get to run around and fight and punch and really drive what I’m saying, so it’s very rewarding.
Has the choreography been particularly challenging? I’m not a dancer, but Liam Steel (codirector and movement director for the show) has tailored it so that it looks good and it works with our skill sets. I enjoy it, I can play around with it and there are some really lovely metaphors and moments of symbolism in what I’m doing on stage.
Are you enjoying the rehearsal process? It’s a funny atmosphere because a lot of us haven’t done theatre before, so we’re all in the deep end together, trying to find our feet in this new platform. There was a lot of learning involved and initially we were quite anxious, but at
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the same time we were all grateful to be having this wonderful education – that was an incentive to keep going.
The set is magnificent – has it been easy to work with? The set is accurate to the setting described in the book, but it’s also got this mythical quality that transforms it into a playground. The strewn luggage, the plane, the food trolley – there are lots of individual things that you can really interact with to breathe life into the play.
“Subtlety is important. The way you interpret your character can change entirely” Do you prefer indoor or open-air spaces? While the open air was a fantastic place to play, because of the space and the way the sound carries up into the world around you, I’ve really connected with the indoors. It’s boxed in and it’s tense, very close and intimate in a way that might not be able to be achieved in an open-air theatre.
Freddie Watkins as Jack
[CULTURE] Freddie Watkins and Luke Ward-Wilkinson as Jack and Ralph
eight. I auditioned for the part of Jack but I didn’t get it – and now I’m here.
Do you prefer film or theatre roles? I’m definitely going to miss the theatre. It’s an experience that involves a lot of physical work and a lot of commitment too, but it’s also very rewarding and almost addictive. I’m hoping to do something a little more grassroots within theatre, maybe direct or write a smaller piece in a studio space rather than for a commercial theatre. I definitely want to keep the relationship with theatre going.
What advice have you received over the years?
How are your cast mates? We’re getting on fantastically. They are amazing – I count myself very lucky to have a cast where I get on with everyone. Everybody has good will towards each other and the show. I’ve made some real lifelong friends.
Do you have any in-jokes while on stage? The ad-libs are fast and furious and all over the place. Chewbacca noises, awkward dancing, laser fingers, yowling like a cat – all of that can just be thrown in your face at any moment, so I think it actually keeps the show fresh.
A lot of people will have studied Lord Of The Flies at school – did you? There’s an audience connection to the book, I think that’s why people engage with it because there’s that nostalgia from the classroom. I did study it and I actually performed in the play in year
Subtlety is important. The way you interpret your character can change entirely, so what I’ve learnt was that rather than working rigidly, you have to find the motives and the more ambiguous intentions without fixing what is going on in the scene. It’s much more of a fluid process than I initially thought. That’s the main advice that came about because I think a lot of us interpreted the characters as slightly older, maybe a bit cooler, but we found through the rehearsal process that they really are just immature kids – they’re not constantly in control of what they’re doing or what they’re saying.
what does the future hold for you? I’m just taking it as it comes at the moment, riding it out and seeing whether I can scoop a career out of all the craziness. Tickets from £10, 19-23 January, Tuesday-Saturday evenings 7.30pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday matinees, 2.30pm at Richmond Theatre, The Green, TW9 1QJ, 0844 871 7651, atgtickets.com/richmond
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New opening On 5 December, a brand-new cocktail bar officially opened its doors – Tequila Mockingbird is close to Putney Bridge and is serving up some classic cocktails, as well as a few concoctions of its own. Enjoy a mojito on one of its three levels – choose from a party in the basement, coolas-cucumber beverages at the bar, or a settled spot in the mezzanine seating area. Tequila Mockingbird, 12 High Street, SW15 1SL, 020 8780 9575, tequilamock.com
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After the indulgence of Christmas feasting impacting both wallet and waistline, impressive stuffed birds move aside for hearty, steaming bowls of slowcooked stews, broths and casseroles. Slow cooking has become increasingly popular and we find our customers very keen to know which cuts produce that superb depth of flavour. Many of these cuts are sold on the bone. Cooking meat on the bone not only adds to the taste of your stews or broths but also makes them rich in protein and a great source of minerals. There is also a benefit to your bank balance as the majority of these cuts are the
most economical you can buy – here’s a selection of our favourite beef cuts. Chuck is what many would associate
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from the shoulder and yields a great amount of flavour. This is a hard-working muscle and needs time to render down the fat and sinew for a succulent taste. Brisket is well-known as a staple of
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the American barbecue. Slow cooking it in a stew breaks down the toughness, resulting in meat that simply pulls apart. Short rib, or Jacob ’s ladder, is heavily
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Oxtail is perhaps the richest of our choices. The gelatinous nature of this cut results in an incredible gravy. Shin of beef has to be our top recommendation for your stew. Some are hesitant due to the look of this cut, but it melts down to deliver a rich flavour that is without comparison. 88 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 1LL,
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The Journal who came to tea Is there a better way to spend the afternoon than with a spot of tea in a 19th-century house? Warren House presents its best spread in the newly refurbished Orchid Café elizabeth finney
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he Warren House Conference Centre looks something out of Pride and Prejudice – its rolling driveway leading to fabulous grounds and the early-Victorian building itself, the red bricks of which are swaddled in thick ivy. Walking towards the entrance, I’m half expecting a sodden Mr Darcy to emerge from behind the garden gate. When he doesn’t show, I head inside and find myself in a beautifully traditional and elegant reception area bedecked in dark wood panelling, before a pair of thick, heavy doors. The Orchid Café is, in significant contrast, light and graceful with cream walls and large windows. The focal pull of the salon space has to be the vast and ornate white fireplace, topped with a gleaming mirror to match. I select the English breakfast from the extensive list of loose-leaf teas on the menu (unadventurous of me, I know), and settle down in a sturdy, cushioned lounge chair. The soirée truly begins when the three-tier cake stand arrives, adorned with a variety of finger sandwiches cut into delicate rectangles, scones with clotted cream and jam (both raspberry
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and strawberry), all crowned with a cacophony of sweet treats, each with a palatable twist. The sandwiches are carefully balanced in flavour – the goat’s cheese and roast pepper in particular taking my fancy. My favourite
morsels have to be the Bellini jelly and the milk chocolate and Earl Grey tea mousse, though the hazelnut chocolate tart, poppy seed cupcake and green apple mousse cannot be faulted. Outstripping every bite
mounted in front of me are the scones. Light, fluffy and yet incredibly dense, these were made to perfection. Unable to move due to fullness, I sit for a while in this extraordinarily peaceful room sipping tea like a lady of leisure, briefly pondering whether to work on some cross-stitch or to take a turn about the gardens. Reality calls, and as I collect my coat and step outside into the dwindling daylight, I stop for a second to marvel at this incredibly historical building and the twinkling street lamps surrounding it. Warren House, Warren Road, KT2 7HY, 020 8547 1777, warrenhouse.com
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Knock on wood Let it snow It’s important to be ready for anything when faced with the temperamental blusterings of winter. Last month, Codage Paris launched its Prescription Après Ski kit so that you can prepare, nourish and protect your skin in cold weather. The pack includes a moisturising mask (7ml), an Oh My Cold moisturising and repairing serum (10ml), the intense moisturising Sérum No.01 (10ml) and a nourishing night cream. This is a tailored skincare ritual that leaves skin soothed and revitalised, responding to the needs of skin bared to the cold weather, both on the slopes and on Richmond Park rambles. Prescription Après Ski Bag, £69, selfridges.com/codageparis.com
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health & beauty The Journal tries and tests the latest beauty picks for January
scissors at the ready Banish the blues with a trip to Trevor Sorbie’s most recent opening in Richmond. Sleek and minimalist, there is a buzz of activity. Sitting back in a low-lit, spa-like room, I melt into the massage chair as my sorry locks are scrubbed. After a head massage, I’m sent to meet my creative stylist, Alex. He sets about carefully trimming and shearing away the split ends with deft skill. Next he begins to style my tresses – he gently winds and twirls individual locks around a brush, teasing the hair through while blow drying. I feel like a wildling-turned-beauty queen – my hair is sleek, shiny and perfectly styled. Trevor Sorbie, 12 The Quadrant, TW9 1BP, 020 3474 0988, trevorsorbie.com
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Winter is far from over, so if you haven’t already found your ‘keeping cosy from the outdoors’ scent, let us help. Hitting the shelves this month is Jo Malone’s Orris & Sandalwood Cologne – this deep and romantic woodland scent has a top note of dewy violets, a heart note of intense orris and a base note of sandalwood. We’re reminded of warm wood-burning fires after a walk in the rain, but you might find a different picture springs to mind. Orris & Sandalwood Cologne Intense, (100ml) £105, Jo Malone, 3 George Street, TW9 1JY, 0370 192 5971, jomalone.co.uk
Fresh air This month, Exuviance launches its new Bionic Oxygen Facial. The oxygen blend used in this five-minute mask uses Exuviance Bionic Complex to brighten the skin, and is infused into the face by pleasant, self-activating bubbles. The facial invigorates lacklustre skin, leaving it radiant. Perfect for those times when you’re too busy to hit the salon. £60, available from DermaNutri, 387 Upper Richmond Road, SW15 5QL, 0800 689 0058, dermanutri.com/ exuviance.co.uk
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A helping Hand & Foot The Journal heads to the Hand & Foot Spa in Wimbledon Village for some serious paw pampering elizabeth finney
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settle down with a cup of jasmine green tea in a serene yet cosy salon, facing gel-nail specialist Katia. I find myself receiving much more than I’d bargained for, as she gave me a comprehensive guide to nailcare and manicures, both of which are areas of the beauty world I am relatively new to. Polite, friendly and to the point, Katia, who has more than six years of experience and has won many nail competitions, talks me through my treatment as well as steps I can take to prolong its effects. Cuticle oil and lots of hand cream are a must. She files and buffs my nails using single-use disposable and sterilised tools at the speed of light, with such precise accuracy and attention to detail that I can’t help but
see her as a mini sculptor, shaping my lacklustre nails into works of art. She uses a product called Brisa Light, which is a lighter and more nail-friendly version of the original type of gel that many salons use. After applying a coat of pink over the gel, which perfectly matches my own nail colour, she deftly sweeps a thin wisp of white
around the edge to create a stunningly natural French manicure effect. The first Hand & Foot Spa was launched in Richmond by Donna Haar-Jørgensen in 2006, who started out in the financial services industry. Providing the highest levels of hygiene and using the best products is key to the Hand & Foot Spa, meaning they can offer a consistently high-quality service for clients. “After years of extremely varied experiences in salons, I saw a gap in the market for a salon devoted to hand and foot health, rather than just appearance,” Donna tells me after my treatment. “Until recently, extensive hand treatments were only available in spas; foot treatments on a healthcare level were left entirely to chiropodists and podiatrists.” As a result of her dedication to in-depth care, she proceeded to open sister spas in Wimbledon Village, Esher and Chelsea. And Donna has no intention of stopping. “Our clients regularly ask if we can carry out our services at their homes. In today’s rapid, modern way of life, having nail treatments in the
comfort of your own home is increasingly desirable,” Donna explains. “We are heading down this road in the new year. As of January 2016, our highly-skilled technicians will be available to treat clients in the Wimbledon area at home, and we will be reaching out to Surrey by the spring.” The team of nail technicians, chiropodists and foot specialists are handpicked by Donna, and their high level of expertise means they can offer an extraordinary range of treatments, including an all-natural detox manicure, a strengthening power manicure using a conditioning IBX treatment and a nourishing antiageing manicure. Taking into account the soothing ambiance, the high level of expertise and the in-depth nature of each treatment, I really cannot recommend the Hand & Foot Spa highly enough. Donna will be launching a brand-new treatment this month – the coconut pedicure – but watch this space, as Donna has hinted at more exciting new developments to come. Hand & Foot Spa, 2 High Street, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5DX, 020 8946 5140, handandfootspa.co.uk
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Sooty and Sweep Step away from the barbecue; activated charcoal is now a new detox method. Used in cold-pressed juices and skin-care products, the black stuff is being introduced into our lives through much more than drawing tools and fire pits. For example, it’s being used by some as a natural tooth whitener, which we must admit looks a little odd when brushing teeth with a pitch-black paste; but, people are seeing results. Activated charcoal can also be used on the face as the properties, much the same as they work on the inside of the body, are attracted to toxins, so in turn can potentially purify the skin.
Them bones, them bones
creeping, wrinkles, preserve skin elasticity and other signs of ageing and with celebrity support from Gwyneth Paltrow, Elle Macpherson and Salma Hayek, its popularity is ever-increasing. Made from slow-simmered animal bones, the high content of calcium, magnesium, collagen, gelatin, amino acids and phosphorus is thought to rejuvenate the gut, improve digestion, support joint tissue and strengthen the immune system. It’s also a lovely warming drink for this time of year, if nothing else.
Put down that cup of tea, there’s an alternative hot beverage in town. Using bones to make a stock is hardly a new-fangled idea, as my grandmother so often likes to bring up when someone goes near a bin with the leftover Sunday roast carcass; the “in my day” spiel, ensues. But, it is having a renaissance of sorts, with celebrities and health experts preaching its benefits. Bone broth is said to help battle fatigue, weight
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wellness As we welcome in a new year, The Journal investigates some of the weird and wonderful health trends for 2016 Bethan Rees 24
[LIFESTYLE] It’s all in the genes Why workout the normal way when you could take personalised fitness training to a whole new level? Thanks to the developing science of DNA testing, the nation can now have an insight into their genetic makeup and correlate this to an appropriate, tailored fitness regime for your body. So, what will your body tell you? Will you be the HIIT intense workout type or the low-impact yoga
kind? One of the companies leading the way with this technology is DNAFit, which requires you to send a saliva swab taken in the comfort of your home (or wherever else) and sent via post to the business. It then analyses the swab and provides you with an in-depth panel of genetic variants associated with your fitness, nutrition and wellbeing in order to help you refine how you work out, eat and live.
Get down to business, sort of Paul Joseph, co-founder of Health and Fitness Travel, experts in tailor-made healthy holidays, stated that four million people recently took a career break due to stress and burnout. With this shocking statistic in mind, more companies are striving to support their employees’ wellness with bleisure trips (a portmanteau of business
and leisure). These kinds of trips are fast becoming a common form of travel, with some businesses encouraging workers to make the most of wellness retreats for workplace vigour. A report from Bridgestreet Global Hospitality published by Skift claims that about one in seven companies already have policies covering bleisure or bleisurelike travel.
Because I’m ‘appy It’s not just sofas and tubes that are filled with people using smart phones; now parks, pavements and gyms are too. Julie Montagu, health coach and yoga instructor who was on the panel for Grace Belgravia discussing wellness trends, said that in the UK, 21 per cent of people are already using a wearable device or health-related app and this trend is continuing to rise.
And breathe Using supplemental oxygen to encourage the body’s natural oxygenation process might seem a little extreme, especially when we usually only see this process in terms of negative health and in hospitals. But, with the
increasing effects of pollution and allergies leaving a legacy of short of breath people, this could become more common. Apparently, this can lessen the effects of exhaustion, lack of focus and vitality affected by lack of cellular oxygenation.
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Does your New Year resolution have anything to do with getting fit? We thought so. Here are some exciting local alternatives to joining the gym to get you motivated Jane Collins
Dancing with my Barre Think your dancing days are over? Not a chance – support those tapping toes with a dance-inspired barre fitness class at the heart of Wimbledon High Street with BarreCore. Using a combination of ballet, Pilates and yoga, muscles are lengthened and strengthened, aided by use of the barre. But don’t go thinking it’s a light workout – BarreCore classes are intense and immensely invigorating, covering all areas of the body. After a swift warm-up using small weights, the class took to the barre for a demanding series of short exercises, from barre press-ups and leg raises to pliés and floor work using small balls and resistance bands. As of January there will be no excuse for not squeezing in a workout, as BarreCore is launching PrivateBarre sessions, where clients will have the option of a one-to-one session taught via an online platform – perfect if you don’t live near a studio. The highly-qualified instructors will be able to adhere to each client’s individual needs and will help you build strength and poise. After my session, I feel completely energised, walking a little taller even after just one class. BarreCore, 49 High Street (lower ground floor of Sweaty Betty), SW19 5AX, 020 3151 5730, barrecore.co.uk
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[LIFESTYLE] Walking in the air After a high-energy warm-up with a great deal of stretching, the class of Flying Fantastic all take to the hoops, splitting into two groups – the pros and the newbies. Being a newbie, I marvel at how easy the pros made each movement look; scooping under and around solid ribboncovered hoops a few feet above chunky crash mats. Within minutes I’m having a go myself, willing my upper body strength to kick in. Aerial fitness is a wonderful and adventurous form of exercise, strengthening your whole body through a combination of conditioning, climbing, tricks and drops. This huge range of
Once I build up the confidence to hurl myself upside down, hooking my legs through the hoop and hauling myself inside it, we are taught some moves, and after 45 minutes I am a worn out, smiling mess. Though my muscles are screaming and my hands are sore, I’m thrilled. It’s furious fun, real hard work, but the instantaneous gratification, feeling of elegance and sense of achievement is something that often cannot be achieved in your average spin class. intensity levels burns through the calories – but fair warning, a basic level of fitness and flexibility should probably be built up before heading to the hoops.
Flying Fantastic, St Mark’s Church Hall, St Mark’s Place, SW19 7ND, 07801 075 488, flyingfantastic.co.uk
Top of the Box As a keen kickboxer, I can’t help but include this particular form of fitness in my roundup. Fast, furious and immensely satisfying, you’re combining learning a new skill with fitness, making that after-class burn feel extra rewarding. Kickboxing is not only a great deal of fun, it also improves reflexes, balance and coordination, as well as building up muscle strength. Additionally, I’ve found that it can be a wonderful way to vent out the stresses of everyday life, and it allows you to work out as part of a team rather than just slogging away on the treadmill. Legends Boxing Gym in Kew runs a range of classes, from group work to one-to-one personal training, all of which offer an exciting and interesting alternative to the gym. Legends Boxing Gym, Arch 4, Kew Bridge Arches, TW9 3AW, 020 8948 5689, legendsboxing.co.uk
Hup! Two, three four! If you’re more of the outdoorsy type, swap a jog around the park with an army-style boot camp class. This form of good old-fashioned fitness can be tremendous fun and a complete stress-buster, but you have to be willing to get your hands dirty. British Military Fitness runs classes in parks all over the UK, no matter what the weather is doing. These tried and tested exercises in the great outdoors completely annihilate calories, while challenging every single muscle in your body. There’s no way to be unmotivated in class once you get started, and nothing beats that feeling of accomplishment through endurance at the end. Perhaps not for the faint-hearted, this is the sort of work-out that will keep you bright eyed and bushytailed as you work to achieve your goals. British Military Fitness, available in multiple parks throughout south west London, visit the website for details, 020 8996 2220, britmilfit.com
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SKELETON in the window The Journal meets local resident and founder of Fulham Osteopathic Care, Isabel Diaz, and talks about the inspiration behind her clinic and how it benefits the community BETHAN REES
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steopathy is a manual therapy that focuses on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of health problems in the muscles and joints of the body, and Isabel Diaz, founder of Fulham Osteopathic Care, discovered how valuable this type of treatment can be. As a former Latin dancer, osteopathy supported her through various injuries, enabling her to continue performing and it was these experiences that inspired her to learn more.
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Now a qualified osteopath and midwife, Isabel combines both of these expertises in her Fulham clinic, which treats adults, mums-to-be, children and babies. For the last 10 years Isabel has been working from her home in Fulham and opened the clinic on Fulham Road in July last year. “I enjoyed working from home but eventually my practice outgrew my front room. I wanted to incorporate additional philosophies for medium-term and long-term maintenance of my patients health
such as yoga, Pilates, rehabilitation and Alexander Technique, and simply needed more space and more people to work with,” Isabel explains. “Now we have three treatment rooms and a Japaneseinspired studio, the clinic is beautiful and has exceeded my expectations.” Yoga and Pilates are often heralded for their health benefits, but Isabel tells me it also aids in maintaining the beneficial effect of osteopathy. “Osteopathy is excellent in the short-term and mediumterm to get patients pain-free and to
[promotion] get areas of the body functioning better, but to maintain this in the longer-term I would suggest yoga or Pilates classes,” she says. “However, some patients would come back injured or worse; not because yoga and Pilates wasn’t good for them, but because they hadn’t been supported in the right way or they had done the wrong exercise for them and their condition,” she continues. And it was this experience that determined just what Fulham Osteopathic Care would become. “I realised I needed to create a place where I could have osteopaths, yoga and Pilates teachers working together – a hub of health and wellbeing with a holistic approach in Fulham.” What Fulham Osteopathic Care offers patients is a detailed, personal bespoke service in an all-encompassing space. “The therapists and the instructors all communicate with each other. If I suggest a yoga or Pilates class to my patient, the teacher will be aware of the
“We all love what we do and have a lot of fun doing it” patient’s specific problem and be able to work safely and effectively.” All the classes at the clinic have a maximum size of six people, so the teachers can really help individuals with injuries, and there’s a small retail area so they can prescribe aids to patients after treatments to create a care package including heat and cold therapy, exercise aids, painkillers and supports. “That was the vision I had for my clinic, to have everything under one roof, hand-picked excellent practitioners and instructors who share my philosophy of care. Providing safe treatment, education and empowering patients to look after themselves and make healthy choices. We all love what we do and we have a lot of fun doing it. It’s a really good atmosphere to work in,” says Isabel. An added benefit of opening the new clinic is that she has widened her patient base. “We are looking after people now that I may not have seen working from home, including a more elderly population and people who didn’t actually know what osteopathy was or how it could help them.
We are educating people about what we do and that is really positive,” she describes. “We have visibility now so people can just come in and make enquiries.” Patients are mostly local as she’s always worked within her neighbourhood but the clinic is open late into the evenings and on weekends as well, which draws in a wider crowd. “We get people visiting us from quite far away such as Reading and Guilford,” Isabel says. But of course, being so accessible seven days a week from 7am-9pm means she’s an extraordinarily busy woman, working when many of us are relaxing, but this doesn’t faze her. “I’m used to working unsociable hours as a midwife and a dancer. There’s no distinction in working day and night or weekends. I feel it is important to offer appointments outside of normal working hours so that patients can access the care they need.” Isabel has many long-term patients, which is partially due to the nature of osteopathy, but I like to think it’s also because of the quality of care she applies to her job. “You end up forming a longterm relationship with patients because most people have chronic problems that require management. But, you also get to know their family and friends too who might come and see you as a result, so you end up knowing clusters of people who know each other which is really sociable,” she tells me.
Isabel’s work as an osteopath and midwife is very much full-time and full-on and I ask her what her favourite part of it is. “I read somewhere that the happiest people are those who find a career that combines their passion with making a contribution. I feel this is true of my work. More and more people are seeking freedom from pain without being dependent on medications and as an osteopath I can help. I see people with varying degrees of pain and disability and I have the opportunity to make a real impact on people’s lives, which is immensely rewarding and I enjoy working with people,” she describes. “But it’s more than that; when I look at my list of patients in the morning, it never feels like I am working, it feels like I am going to be having a catch-up with a friend and I really look forward to seeing them.” 959-961 Fulham Road, SW6 5HY, 020 7736 1846, fulhamosteopathiccare.co.uk
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[LIFESTYLE] Creature comforts Persuading children to write their post-Christmas thank you letters can often be quite a struggle, so why not pen in a deal? Super-cool stationery to take back to school in exchange for a loving message to granny and grandpa. Sorted. Iwako forest animal eraser set, Nordic Nights correspondence set, bear party highlighter set, rabbit gold slim pen, French bulldog silver slim pen, animals pencil set, all available from Paperchase, 63 High Street, SW15 1SR, 020 8780 5203, paperchase.co.uk
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Play away The Toy Box Club is a monthly subscription service that delivers across south west London and does exactly what it says on the tin… or box. Each month a box of toys and books will be delivered to your door for your kids to enjoy, then at the end of the month, the company picks them up. The services aims to encourage children to share and treat their things nicely – not to mention avoiding an obstacle course of toys at home. Toy Box Club, 0203 740 1303, toyboxclub.co.uk
Treats for the little ones this January
Antarctic antics Pop along to the captivating puppet-filled musical Mr Popper’s Penguins at the Rose Theatre, adapted from Richard and Florence Atwater’s world-renowned book. The story focuses on decorator Mr Popper, who dreams of heading off to the Antarctic on a whirlwind adventure. Then what should arrive on his doorstep but a box of chattering penguins! Family fun for all aged three and above with a 55-minute runtime. 14-17 January, 11am and 1.30pm, tickets from £10.50, Rose Theatre Kingston, 24-26 High Street, KT1 1HL, 020 8174 0090, rosetheatrekingston.org
Stylish snoozings There’s nothing like snuggling down in front of a fire on a dark January evening with a living room picnic and your children. Kit them out in a pair of crisp 100 per cent cotton pyjamas with a quirky zoo print. Aside from the flurry of animals, the set features a blue-hemmed top pocket, collar and sleeves. Charlie pyjamas, Queue to the Zoo in blue or magenta, £55 (ages 2-6) or £59 (ages 7-10), 0844 879 7844, milliemanu.com
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parent trap: nappy valley net NappyValleyNet.com has become an online sensation in the four years since founder Susan Hanage, aka. Annabel, launched it, with more than 130,000 visits to the site every month. An invaluable tool for parents based in south west London who are seeking to swap tips and share advice, we’ve teamed up to post some of the most pressing topics posted on the site
Mon, 23 Nov, 2015 7.16pm I live in a ground-floor flat in a Victorian conversion. Our next-door neighbours, also in the ground-floor flat, want to do a side-return extension. They said they want to do it quickly and inexpensively, but they don’t seem to fully know the ins and outs of carrying out an extension. It’s within permitted development but as it’s three metres from our bedroom we would like a party wall surveyor and award. This is largely because we are thinking of selling and don’t want to panic a buyer. I have given our
neighbours all my contact details, but they haven’t got in touch since. The planning department is no help as it’s a party wall issue. What if the neighbours ignore our wishes for a surveyor and just go ahead with it anyway?
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Mon, 23 Nov, 2015 7.44pm They could go ahead if they are confident that they will be awarded the party wall agreement. There is a huge risk that you will take out a court order, which will insist that they cease work until the agreement has been drawn up. You could also claim for damages against them. It’s in their best interest to apply for the party wall
agreement as they have to at some stage. If they don’t then they could be asked to have the work removed. Mon, 23 Nov, 2015 8.18pm I believe you can call Building Control at the council who would stop the work if they haven’t had the steel beams approved properly, so you could play that card. I would send them a registered-post letter mentioning you want a party wall agreement and that it is within your rights and give them a deadline by which to respond. If they fail to do that, I would call a party wall surveyor to discuss your options and call Building Control. They were great for us six years ago when the cowboy DIYer who lived below us made our floor fall 2cm below the skirting board. Mon, 23 Nov, 2015, 10.52pm I had huge problems with nasty neighbours in the past when we did our extension and, as a result, we don’t speak to our neighbours in our house in Putney. They put us through hell. Fortunately we had great support from our party wall specialist – nothing seemed to bother him.
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Tues, 24 Nov, 2015, 12.30pm Thanks for your replies. I’m aware it is in our best interests, it’s just that I can’t get the other side to communicate. I don’t want to have to pay for the surveyor, as I’ve realised that’s not really the done thing. They won’t be having steel beams as it’s a lean-to with skylights. But they will be excavating three metres from our kitchen and bedroom and will pull down the fence between us. Do you think it would be obnoxious to knock on their door and ask about that party wall agreement? I just wish they would call or email us with news.
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Lifesavers [CLEANING]
DS Eco Cleaning Ltd 7a Alder Road East Sheen SW14 8ER 0800 612 1378 dscleaning.co.uk
[COUNCIL]
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[VETS AND PETS]
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East Sheen 234 Upper Richmond Road West SW14 8AG
Travel, Hotels & Social [HOTELS]
Artists Villa Bed and Breakfast 57 Cobham Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 3AE 020 8974 5465 kingstonbandb.com Hotel du Vin & Bistro Wimbledon Cannizaro House, West Side Common, Wimbledon, SW19 4UE, 0330 024 0706 hotelduvin.com
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The Lensbury ‘Set on 25 acres of landscaped grounds on the banks of the river Thames’ Broom Road Teddington TW11 9NU 020 8614 6400 lensbury.com The Lodge Hotel 52-54 Upper Richmond Road Putney SW15 2RN 020 8874 1598 thelodgehotellondon.com
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[directory]
Education Holy Cross 25 Sandal Road New Malden Surrey KT3 5AR 020 8395 4225 holycross.kingston.sch.uk
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[DOCTORS]
[HAIR/BEAUTY SALON] Atelier M London Laser & Cryogenic Lipolysis 209 Lower Richmond Road Putney SW15 1HJ 020 8785 4759 atelier-mlondon.com Beauchamp Beauty 14 Eton Street Richmond TW9 1EE 020 8439 9977 beauchampbeauty.com
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Seymour House Surgery 154 Sheen Road Richmond TW9 1UU 020 8940 2802 richmondsurgery.co.uk
Blush Beauty 367 Richmond Road East Twickenham TW1 2EJ 020 8892 2820 blushrichmondbridge.co.uk
Sheen Lane Health Centre Sheen Lane East Sheen SW14 8LP 020 8876 3901 sheenlanehealthcentre.co.uk
B London Boutique 16 Barnes High Street SW13 9LW 020 8876 7577 blondonboutique.com Emily Victoria Beauty 71 Sheen Lane SW14 8AD 020 8487 9595 emily-victoria.co.uk
Lulu Blonde Hair & Beauty 20 Ridgway Wimbeldon Village SW19 4QN 020 8947 2469 lulublonde.com Paris Moses Salon 30a Hill Street Richmond TW9 1TW 0208 940 9646 parismoses.co.uk Sirisha’s Health and Beauty 145 St Margaret’s Road Twickenham TW1 1RG 020 8891 4380 sirishashealthandbeauty.com
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WT Spa 55-56 George Street Richmond TW9 1HE 020 8439 9936 wtspa.com
[OPTICIAN]
[SPECIALIST]
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Annie’s 36-38 White Hart Lane Barnes SW13 0PZ 020 8878 2020 anniesrestaurant.co.uk Cau 33 High Street Wimbledon SW19 5BY 020 8605 9091 caurestaurants.com Enoteca Turi 28 Putney High Street SW15 1SQ 020 8785 4449 enotecaturi.com
TW2 Bar & Grill 80-82 The Green TW2 5AG 020 8898 9298 tw2barandgrill.com
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AG Miller Ltd 152 Waldegrave Road Teddington TW11 8NA 020 8977 2753 agmiller.co.uk Ellis Fine Foods 99 High Street Whitton TW2 7LD 020 8894 9919 ellisfinefoods.co.uk
Light on the Common 48 High Street Wimbledon Village SW19 5AX 020 8946 3031 lightwimbledon.co.uk
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Rock and Rose 106-108 Kew Road Richmond TW9 2PQ 020 8948 8008 rockandroserestaurant.com
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Rose and Crown 55 High Street Wimbledon Village SW19 5BA 020 8947 4713 roseandcrownwimbledon.co.uk The Clock House 69 High Street Teddington TW11 8HA 020 8977 3909 theclockhousepub.com The Idle Hour 62-63 Railway Side Barnes, SW13 0PQ 020 8878 5555 theidlehour.co.uk
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Artisan 203 Upper Richmond Road Putney SW15 6SG 020 8617 3477 artisancoffee.co.uk Babycakes 364 Upper Richmond Road West East Sheen SW14 7JU 020 8392 2074 my-babycakes.com Petersham Nurseries Café Church Lane Petersham Road Richmond TW10 7AB 020 8940 5230 petershamnurseries.com
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Chatterton’s 40 White Hart Lane Barnes SW13 OPZ 020 8487 1004 chattertonshop.co.uk
Nadia Ivanova 76 White Hart Lane Barnes SW13 OPZ 020 8878 0941 nadiaivanova.co.uk
Ruby Blue & Sheen Uncovered 281- 287 Upper Richmond Rd W East Sheen SW14 8QS 020 8876 9845 sheenuncovered.co.uk
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Ethical Collection ‘Bringing beautiful items, talented artisans and designers to new markets’ ethicalcollection.com
Question Air - Barnes 86 Church Road Barnes SW13 ODQ 020 8741 0816
Susan Clarke 11 Paved Court Richmond TW9 1LZ 020 8948 6057 susanclarkejewellery.co.uk
Marco Tripoli 7 White Hart Lane Barnes SW13 OPX 07506 260 184 marcotripoli.com
Question Air - Wimbledon 77 High Street Wimbledon Village SW19 5EG 020 8946 6288 question-air.com
Truelove ‘Sumptuous fitting suites allowing for a comfortable & relaxed environment’ 48 White Hart Lane Barnes SW13 0PZ 020 8876 7330 truelove.london
Lacy Road Gallery 30 Lacy Road Putney SW15 1NL 020 8789 1777 lacyroadgallery.co.uk
Richmond Hill Gallery 26 Richmond Hill Richmond, TW10 6QX 020 8940 5152 therichmondhillgallery.com
Home & Culture [ARCHITECTS]
Andrew Catto Architects 154 Putney High Street SW15 1RS 020 8785 0077 andrewcatto.co.uk Bob Trimble Architects 36 York Street Twickenham TW1 3LJ 020 8538 9303 trimblearchitect.co.uk GPS Architects 14 The Green Richmond TW9 1PX 020 8940 8244 gpsarchitects.co.uk Holden Harper 26 High Street Wimbledon SW19 5BY 020 8946 5502 holdenharper.co.uk
Regallis Associates ‘A south west London staple which has delivered bespoke architectural designs to suit conversions, extensions or complete refurbishments since 2003’ The Mews 12 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1JP 020 8789 4887 regallis.co.uk
[ANTIQUES]
The Gooday Gallery 14 Richmond Hill TW10 6QX 020 8940 8652 thegoodaygallery.com
[MUSEUMS/GALLERIES] Henry Boxer Gallery Visits by appointment only 98 Stuart Court Richmond Hill TW10 6RJ 020 8948 1633 outsiderart.co.uk
Landmark Art Gallery Landmark Arts Centre Ferry Road Teddington TW11 9NN 020 8977 7558 landmarkartscentre.org Museum of Richmond Old Town Hall Whittaker Avenue Richmond TW9 1TP 020 8322 1141 museumofrichmond.com Orleans House Gallery Riverside Twickenham TW1 3DJ 020 8831 6000 richmond.gov.uk
Riverside Gallery 36 Barnes High Street SW13 9LP 020 8878 0040 riversidegallery.co.uk Strawberry Hill House Horace Walpole’s Gothic Castle 268 Waldegrave Road Twickenham, TW1 4ST 020 8744 1241 strawberryhillhouse.org.uk The Architect’s Gallery The Powder Rooms 69-71 Broad Street Teddington TW11 8QZ 020 8977 7046 thearchitectsgallery.com The Russell Gallery 12 Lower Richmond Road Putney SW15 1JP 020 8780 5228 russell-gallery.com
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SOUTH WEST PROPERTY Showcasing the finest homes and property in the area
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Douglas & Gordon
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Hamptons
Barnes 67 Barnes High Street SW13 9LD 020 8658 7344 (sales) 020 8970 7895 (lettings) East Sheen 252 Upper Richmond Road West SW14 8AG 020 8454 7247 (sales) 020 8936 3028 (lettings) Putney 184 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 020 8454 7243 (sales) 020 8454 7259 (lettings)
Richmond 8 The Quadrant TW9 1BP 020 8454 7251 (sales) 020 8454 7261 (lettings) Teddington 164 High Street TW11 8HU 020 8970 7902 (sales) 020 8970 7906 (lettings) Wimbledon High Street SW19 5BA 020 8454 7249 (sales) 020 8454 7265 (lettings) hamptons.co.uk
Knight Frank
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Putney 198 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 020 8780 9900 Richmond 40-42 Hill Rise TW10 6UA 020 8614 9100 Wimbledon 1 High Street SW19 5DX 020 8971 8111 savills.co.uk
Winkworth
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[PROPERTY]
[PROPERTY NEWS]
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Important street plans affecting south west London
PLANNING APPLICATIONS DATE RECEIVED: 5 November ADDRESS: Howsman Road, SW13 PROPOSAL: Erection of garden room/gymnasium. DATE RECEIVED: 6 November ADDRESS: Queen’s Road, SW14 PROPOSAL: Single-storey rear extension.
Homes a-brewin’ The Stag Brewery in Mortlake, which announced closure plans in 2009 for the following year, has been bought for £158million by Singaporean developer City Developments. The site was offered up for sale in August 2015 by the current owners AB InBev, with scope for a high-density residential scheme and a planning brief that aimed to radically change the area with a wide variety of shops, restaurants and public buildings. More recent plans for the 22-acre site have not been confirmed – the current brief outlines a proposal for a new school, a hotel and hundreds of new homes set in green parkland. It has been suggested that there’s the potential for 800-900 new homes. City Developments bought the location via its subsidiary company Reselton Properties, which will begin the planning and consultation process once AB InBev has vacated the site, a move planned for 2016.
DATE RECEIVED: 13 November ADDRESS: South Road, TW2 PROPOSAL: Part single, part two-storey rear and side extension. DATE RECEIVED: 16 November ADDRESS: Lorne Road, TW10 PROPOSAL: Terrace over ground-floor rear extension flat roof. DATE RECEIVED: 18 November ADDRESS: Queen’s Road, TW11 PROPOSAL: Demolition of existing garage and timber shed and erection of
City Developments is also known for buying the nearby Teddington Studios site for £85million and has spent approximately £411million on other sites in the UK. Mortlake is just a 25-minute train journey from central London and is well known for its beautiful scenery and peaceful environment. Watch this space for updates on how the new village pans out.
new detached garage. DATE RECEIVED: 25 November ADDRESS: Lower Richmond Road, SW15 PROPOSAL: Erection of single-storey rear side extension at ground-floor level. DATE RECEIVED: 26 November ADDRESS: Lacy Road, SW15 PROPOSAL: Installation of shop front.
PLANNed roadworks and closures , 4 january – 12 february
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[PROPERTY NEWS]
Not-So-secret Garden Party Teddington’s newest garden square opens with a pop-up artisanal food market on Saturday 23 January, complete with treats and tipples while guests view Noel Square for the first time
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[PROPERTY]
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n Saturday 23 January, awardwinning developer London Square is hosting a pop-up artisanal Italian food market to celebrate the grand opening of a new landscaped garden square for Teddington – set back from Waldegrave Road. From 11am-3pm, this brand new residential square will be open for the first time and will be transformed into an Italian piazza, with Valentina Fine Food offering free tastings of Parmesan, Parma ham and delicious Italian street food, plus Prosecco and soft drinks. London Square welcomes people to join in the celebrations and take the opportunity to purchase some of the Mediterranean’s finest food products from local Italian retailers, including Shambles. This event will offer the first opportunity to see Noel Square, named in recognition of the development’s proximity to the childhood home of renowned playwright and composer Noël Coward, who grew up in a house on Waldegrave Road. A special guest from the Noël Coward Society will officially unveil the square. The 18 houses arranged around the piazza benefit from direct access to the central landscaped gardens, offering family buyers peace of mind that children can play safely outdoors, away
from any traffic. The secure underground car park allows the garden to remain purely for play, relaxation and socialising with neighbours. An open-house event will also take place, giving purchasers the opportunity to view each of the four house types available, showcasing the range of different designs at the development to appeal to a range of buyers. Experts from Suna Interior Design and David Phillips Furniture, who have dressed
the homes, will be on hand to provide interiors advice. Rebecca Littler, Sales & Marketing director of London Square, said: “We are so proud of our new square and are delighted that the local community will be able to share this important milestone with us.” Four-bedroom houses start from £1,295,000. Please call the Sales Suite on 0333 666 2434 or visit londonsquare.co.uk
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Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk
Kew Gardens, Richmond This newly completed spacious detached house offers outstanding accommodation over four storeys. It includes five bedrooms, five bathrooms, staff accommodation and secure off-street parking for three cars, set within beautifully landscaped grounds on a premier road, opposite Kew Royal Botanic Gardens. EPC: TBC
Hamptons Richmond Office Sales. 020 8454 7621 | Lettings. 020 8454 7261
£6,500,000 Freehold
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Award winning developer Over 1,000 sq. ft. of open plan kitchen/ dining/family room Beautifully landscaped gardens Master bedroom suite with 2 dressing rooms
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Self contained au pair accommodation
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Wimbledon Village Situated in one of Wimbledon Village’s most sought-after residential roads, a magnificent detached gated residence offering excellent accommodation over four floors. Finished to a very high specification the property provides generous family/entertaining space, six bedrooms, an impressive wine store and a landscaped garden. EPC: B
£5,300,000 Freehold • • • • • •
Hamptons Wimbledon Office Sales. 020 8945 5026 | Lettings. 020 8970 7906
Village Location High Specification Finish Six Bedrooms Excellent Reception Space Landscaped Garden Gated Driveway
Beyond your expectations expectations Beyond your www.hamptons.co.uk www.hamptons.co.uk
Putney Named after one of Charles Dickens finest works, Bleak House is a five bedroom new build freehold home offering in excess of 3,000 square feet of living accommodation. Positioned in a quite breathtaking location by the River Thames at Putney and finished to the highest standard by Keller London. EPC: B
£4,500,000 Freehold • • • • • •
Hamptons Putney Office Sales. 020 8454 7612 | Lettings. 020 8454 7259
Waterside house Five bedrooms Four bathrooms Two reception rooms Two balconies Private parking
Barnes This striking four bedroom semi-detached home has substantial living space, many original features and is in an excellent location just yards from Barnes Pond. The house is arranged over three floors with well-proportioned bedrooms, ample storage and a mature garden. EPC: E
Guide Price £2,400,000 Freehold • • • • • •
Hamptons Barnes Office Sales. 020 3285 7734 | Lettings. 020 8454 7259
Original Features Large Entrance Hall Four Bedrooms Bedroom Five/Loft Sitting Room Mature Rear Garden In Barnes Village
Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk
Sheen/Richmond Borders An exceptional four bedroom semi-detached family house of approximately 1969 sq ft, providing excellent living and entertaining space and featuring a 69’ West facing garden and off-street parking. The ground floor consists of; reception room, study, dining room with traditional fireplace, kitchen, wc and a family room which opens onto a beautiful landscaped West facing garden. The first floor offers four bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is potential to add a further bedroom and bathroom in the loft STP. EPC: E
Hamptons East Sheen Office Sales. 020 8454 7625 | Lettings. 020 3601 1912
£1,495,000 Freehold • • • • • •
Two reception rooms Dining room Kitchen Four bedrooms Family bathroom Rear gardens
Teddington An architecturally exquisite and substantial detached Victorian house providing extensive lateral family accommodation of 4784 sq. ft. and set in large delightful gardens. EPC: F
£4,250,000 Freehold • • • • • •
Hamptons Teddington Office Sales. 020 8454 7627 | Lettings. 020 8454 7265
6 Bedrooms 5 Reception Rooms 3 Bathrooms Garden Private Parking 4784 Approx Sq Ft
Castelnau, Barnes SW13 A well-presented period house situated in the heart of Barnes Village The house has been extended and developed in recent years offering a mix of formal reception space and open plan family rooms including a beautiful kitchen area overlooking the landscaped garden. Master suite, 5 further bedrooms, 3 further bath/shower rooms, 4 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, study, storage/gym, utility room, wine cellar, off street parking, landscaped garden. EPC: E. Approximately 410 sq m (4,413 sq ft). Freehold
Guide price: £4,800,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/barnes barnes@knightfrank.com 020 8022 6273
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Charles Harrod Court, Barnes SW13 Spacious apartment within the Harrods Village Development A three bedroom apartment offering exceptional entertaining space with a sizeable reception room, eat in kitchen and a large balcony. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, shower room, reception/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, balcony, 2 underground parking spaces, 24 hour concierge, communal gardens, residents health suite, gym & swimming pool. EPC: C. Approximately 208 sq m (2,238 sq ft). Leasehold
Guide price: £2,750,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/barnes barnes@knightfrank.com 020 8022 6273
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Norman Avenue, Twickenham TW1 A semi-detatched period house in a sought after location This Victorian family house offers spacious and well presented accommodation. 5 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms, reception room, kitchen/family room, utility room, garden. Approximately 213 sq m (2,292 sq ft). Freehold
Guide price: £1,900,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/richmond richmond@knightfrank.com 020 8939 2800
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Richmond Hill, Richmond TW10 Grade II listed house on Richmond Hill A beautiful period property with a pleasant garden and off street parking for several cars. 4 bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms, drawing room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, lower ground floor apartment. Approximately 262 sq m (2,820 sq ft). Freehold
Guide price: £2,850,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/richmond richmond@knightfrank.com 020 8939 2800
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SHEEN LANE Mortlake SW14
A spacious top floor apartment enjoying views over Mortlake Green, ideally situated for Mortlake railway station and the shops in Sheen. Reception/dining room • 2 bedrooms Bathroom • Kitchen with dishwasher Built-in wardrobes • Wood effect flooring EPC rating C
£311.54 pw*/£1,350.00 pcm*
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A wonderful opportunity to acquire a spacious semidetached property requiring modernisation in the heart of Barnes Village. 2 reception rooms • 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms • Patio • Off-street parking Private rear garden • EPC rating F
Guide price £2,100,000
Barnes Village
020 8741 7400 thomas.osborn@carterjonas.co.uk
Wimbledon Village
£6,800,000
A newly built detached family house located in a prime residential road moments from Wimbledon Village and the Common bursting with many attractive and impressive features Entrance hall • large drawing room • study/dining room • super kitchen/breakfast/family room • master bedroom with 2 dressing rooms and large bath/shower • 5 further bedrooms • 4 further bathrooms • gymnasium/bedroom 7 • lounge/bar area • cinema room • utility room • boot room • landscaped gardens • off-street parking for several cars
Wimbledon
£1,575,000
A refurbished and beautifully presented ground floor apartment with private terrace located on one of the most prestigious roads overlooking Wimbledon Common and just a short walk from Wimbledon Village High Street. Reception hall • large reception room • fitted kitchen/breakfast room • master bedroom with en-suite bathroom • guest bedroom • guest bathroom • private terrace • communal gardens • 2 designated underground parking spaces • ER/C
Wimbledon Village 020 8947 +44 9833(0) 20 8947 9833 Wimbledon Village 020 8947 9833 Wimbledon Village’s Premier Estate Agent - Sales:
www.robertholmes.co.uk www.robertholmes.co.uk
Wimbledon Village
£8,500,000
Wimbledon
£7,750,000
A unique property occupying a secluded plot of over half an acre in the Village with garage block and studio flat. 3 reception rooms • kitchen • breakfast room • 6 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms • separate 1 bedroom lodge with swimming pool and gym • wine cellar • ER/D
A beautifully restored and presented Grade II listed family house in a tranquil and private setting. 3 reception rooms • study • kitchen • conservatory • 6 bedrooms • 7 bathrooms • 3 dressing rooms • 1 bed staff flat • 90’ garden • 2 garages & OSP
Wimbledon
Wimbledon
£2,600,000
Wimbledon
£1,999,950
£3,485,000
With good views over Wimbledon Park Golf Course and the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Double reception room • study • kitchen/family room • utility room • 6 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms • 117’ south west facing garden • garage & OSP ER/F
Wimbledon
£2,400,000
With a beautiful garden in a popular residential road close to good local schools and amenities. 2 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast/family room • 6 bedrooms • 2 bath/shower rooms • generous drive • integral store/former garage • ER/D.
An upgraded modern home close to Wimbledon Common and the All England Lawn Tennis Club Reception room • kitchen/reception • conservatory • 2nd kitchen/living room • study • 5 bedrooms • 4 bath/showers • dressing room • terrace • garden • garage & OSP • ER/C
A larger than average double fronted end of terrace townhouse with a large south facing garden 3 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast room • 3 double bedrooms • 2 bath/shower rooms • large loft • lovely west facing garden • garage and OSP ER/D
Wimbledon Village 020 8947 9833 Wimbledon Wimbledon Village Village 020 8947 020 9833 8947 9833 Wimbledon Village’s Premier Estate Agent - Lettings: +44 (0) 20 8879 9669
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A promising start to the new year Three Marsh & Parsons agents discuss the local property market this winter
Richmond
barnes
Rex Chalmers Associate director and sales manager As buyers and sellers become more accustomed to the stamp duty changes announced late last year, I believe 2016 will start to pick up pace. We can expect the first quarter to be tempered by a rush to buy rental investments, pied-à-terres and second homes before the extra three per cent stamp duty arrives on 1 April. Richmond offers great returns of circa 3.5 per cent to 4.2 per cent and many buyers will be looking to take advantage of this. The number and diversity of houses in the area ranges from two bedrooms at £700,000 to six bedrooms at £7million, which accommodate a wide spectrum of buyers.
east sheen
Samuel Bide Associate director and sales manager 2015 was not without its challenges, however our Barnes office still had a fantastic year and achieved some excellent results for our clients. Even in the week before Christmas, we agreed five sales due to our consistently proactive approach. I’m expecting the new year to start promisingly – with the largest list of available property in the area, from compact studio apartments to beautiful Regency villas, we have an excellent choice for all buyers. My advice for those looking to secure a new property is to act swiftly in order to get ahead of the curve before new buyers step in to the market and the competition increases.
David Hill Sales manager
After an incredibly successful 2015, (one of the top selling agents in SW14, I’m told) we are excited about the year ahead. We expect the usual rush of demand following the Christmas period and we’re preparing ourselves for an even bigger flurry of activity in the first quarter due to the additional three per cent levy on stamp duty for investors or second home owners from April 2016. Sellers will reap the rewards of this demand, and I anticipate much of next year’s price growth to happen in the first half of the year. For the smarter buyers, there’s a greater opportunity for them to get in before the rush and secure a fabulous new home.
hot properties
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richmond
barnes
east sheen
Ormond Road, TW10
Melville Road, SW13
East Sheen Avenue, SW14
Guide price: £1,650,000
Guide price: £2,950,000
Guide price: £2,150,000
202 Upper Richmond Road West, SW14 8AN,
73/75 Church Road, SW13 9HH,
202 Upper Richmond Road West, SW14 8AN,
020 8878 2828, marshandparsons.co.uk
020 8563 8333, marshandparsons.co.uk
020 8878 2828, marshandparsons.co.uk
ENJOY A TASTE OF ITALY AT TEDDINGTON’S NEWEST GARDEN SQUARE SATURDAY 23RD JANUARY 2016, 11AM – 3PM
To celebrate the opening of the stunning landscaped square it will be transformed into an Italian piazza and artisan food market, with Valentina Fine Food offering tastings of delicious food and drinks. The new square is the perfect complement for the luxurious 4 bedroom houses, creating a peaceful private space and tranquil outlook, with residents’ parking concealed underneath.
Four stunning show homes open on the day 4 BEDROOM HOUSES STARTING FROM £1,295,000 LAST REMAINING PENTHOUSE APARTMENT £995,000
CALL NOW – 0333 666 2434 The London Square Sales Suite, Waldegrave Road, Teddington TW11 8LW, open daily.
www.londonsquare.co.uk Computer generated image depicts London Square Teddington. Photography depicts the Cavendish show home and is indicative only. Details and prices are correct at time of going to press.
Lowther Road SW13 ÂŁ2,275,000 An opportunity to substantially develop a semi-detached house with off-street parking. Freehold. EPC=E Barnes Sales: 020 8563 8333 sales.bar@marshandparsons.co.uk
Cedar Terrace TW9 ÂŁ1,250,000 A stunningly re-modelled four-bedroom house, conveniently located in the heart of Richmond. Freehold. EPC=C Richmond Sales: 020 8939 1770 sales.ric@marshandparsons.co.uk
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