South West Residents' Journal (RWPB) June 2016

Written for the residents of richmond | putney | barnes | coombe | wimbledon

june 2016 • Issue 38

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Dear Resident, It’s our time to shine, as Wimbledon is upon us, and we couldn’t be more excited to launch ourselves at bowls of strawberries and cream. If you’re tentatively dusting off the garden furniture to take in some rays before the first serve, why not read up on paralympic wheelchair tennis champion Jordanne Whiley on page 10?

Here at the Journal we’re determined that the weather is improving, which means plenty of outdoor escapades are to be had. Elizabeth Finney chats with adventurer and biker Charley Boorman about his life on the road (page 14) but if that’s a bit on the wild side, settle down with Dorothy Musariri’s jaunts around the local green spaces involved in this month’s Open Garden Squares event on page 24.

June is jam-packed – there’s the London dance film festival FRAME, page 17, two brand-new eateries to frequent and for all those mums heading back to work, we’ve interviewed Sky News’ Isabel Webster about her journey from journalism to motherhood, page 31. We hope you’re happily distracted by this issue.

COVER: Life, 2016, BalletBoyz production, photography by Tristram Kenton. For more on the FRAME festival, see page 17.

Managing Editor Francesca Lee

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

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ROYAL RECOGNITION

TrueCall, a Richmond-based company that halts nuisance callers, has recently been awarded the Queen’s Award for Innovation.

Richmond Green resident Steve Smith designed the technology after working in the call centre industry, and the TrueCall system is now protecting three-quarters of a million homes and blocking 250 million calls a year. Lord True, Leader of Richmond Council said: “They have invented a product that combats a problem that is causing distress to thousands of people every day. I am proud that a local business has been recognised at this national level.” truecall.co.uk L-R Isaac Acheampong, Steve Smith, Amit Kumar

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JOINED FORCES

It has been recently agreed that a collaborative workforce is to service both Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, a move that has already begun in some areas. The Leader of Richmond Council, Lord True, said: “We have already made savings of more than £30million over the past four years; we know we need to make further major savings in the period to 2018.” Staff will be jointly employed by both authorities and will be managed by a single chief executive. This is anticipated to achieve savings of approximately £10million a year. richmond.gov.uk / wandsworth.gov.uk

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FLOWER OF THE HOUR

Kingston-based children’s charity Momentum will be having a dedicated garden at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show (5-10 July). The garden, in conjunction with Tale Valley Nursery, will feature stunning willow sculptures by Victoria Westaway, representing a Momentum family of four. These sculptures will be auctioned at a later date, the proceeds of which will go to the charity. Momentum’s director Bianca Effemey said: “Having a very sick child is one of the most unimaginably hard things that a parent will ever have to go through. Outside spaces and gardens can provide the respite that families need to escape the daily clinical hospital environment.” rhs.org.uk / moment-um.org

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Momentum Garden at Chelsea Flower Show, 2015

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LESSON LEARNT

Edward Davison, an English teacher at Ark Putney Academy, has won one of 10 Inspirational Teachers Awards from the University of Oxford.

The sixth form deputy head contacted Oxford to help his student Maan Al-Yasiri attain an interview at the university after he was initially rejected. Maan taught himself while studying for his GCSEs while living in Dubai and his parents had to flee persecution under the Saddam regime in Iraq. The award was presented to Davison by the university’s vice chancellor Professor Louise Richardson. arkonline.org

Residents in south west London should look out for the caterpillars of the oak processionary moth and are encouraged to report sightings to the Forestry Commission if found in the area. This particular breed of moth could be damaging the oak trees in London and north Surrey, since being accidentally introduced to the UK. In large numbers the oak processionary moth can severely defoliate trees and leave them vulnerable to other pests and tree diseases. forestry.gov.uk Photography by Henry Cuppen

Image courtesy of RBG Kew

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FEAT oF FUNDING

Kew Gardens will be awarded £130million in government funding due to being labelled as ‘underfunded’ in the botanical gardens’ first State of the World’s Plants report that was released last month.

The landmark will not have its annual £20million grant cut during the next four years and has won an additional £50million over the same period to spend on maintenance and projects. Two years ago, Kew Gardens had to reduce its staff by more than 100 members due to a lack of annual funds.

Royal Botanic Gardens, TW9 3AE, 020 8332 5655, kew.org

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PIE ANOTHER DAY Hampton resident Deborah O’Connor’s fabulous Braeburn apple and calvados pie, which won the White Brasserie Company’s Pie in the Sky competition in March, is now available as a rotating special at The King’s Head in Teddington, as well as eight other White Brasserie venues.

Deborah said: “It’s been fantastic to see my winning pie recipe featured on The King’s Head menu – I tasted it and it’s absolutely delicious, so I really hope all of the locals enjoy it too!”

The King’s Head, 123 High Street, TW11 8HG, 020 3166 2900, kingsheadteddington.com

fathers’ day, 19 June champion chap Treat your old man to a Fathers’ Day of champions with the limited edition, three-litre bottle of Cordon Rouge Champagne from GH Mumm. The No.1 Jéroboam arrives in a traditional wooden crate features a triumphant laurel crown and red sash, and drinkers can enjoy a blend of 50 different wines.

Bursting with citrus notes such as lemon and grapefruit and followed by indulgent nut and caramel flavours, this is the least that dad deserves.

Mumm Champagne No.1 Jéroboam, £375, thechampagnecompany.com / mumm.com

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tour de brew

Generally speaking, dads tend not to be averse to a beer or two. Why not take him on a tour of the Wimbledon Brewery?

The guided expedition includes information about what goes on at a working brewery, the process of making beer and the history of it, and two complimentary pints at the brewery tap. Bottoms up!

Tickets £15, 6.30pm-9.30pm, 7 June, Wimbledon Brewery, 8 College Fields, Prince Georges Road, SW19 2PT, 020 3674 9786, wimbledonbrewery.com

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local trendsetter

Putney resident and artist Peter Barney has recently launched Strike A Pose – a collection of casual long and short-sleeved tops made of 100 per cent poly/recycled plastic bottles. Each features a portrait of a Hollywood legend mentioned in Madonna’s world-famous hit Vogue, which has been hand-painted by Peter. Lead your father down the route of fashion with a trendy tee this month.

T-shirts £45, long-sleeved shirts £55, strikeapose-art.com / peter-barney.squarespace.com

Deborah samples her winning pie at The King’s Head

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“THE FRENCH TOUCH IN INTERIOR DESIGN”

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Little lullabies After noticing a lack of child-friendly classical music concerts, Miaomiao Yu launched Bach to Baby.

There events are popping up across London, but we’re intrigued by No Boundaries, which features clarinettist Susi Evans and classical accordionist Zivorad Nikolic.

They will play the Klezmer tunes of Romania, Bulgaria and Macedonia for parents and children of all ages to enjoy. Bring cushions, throws and toys so everyone can be comfortable.

Adults £12, children free, 10.30am, 9 June, Holy Trinity Church, 234 Broadway, SW19 1SB, or 10.30am, 23 June, St. Mary’s Church, Putney High Street, SW15 1SN, bachtobaby.com

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If you have a footie fan in the family, then why not get the whole household involved at the Barnes Family Festival of Football?

The day will be jam-packed with children’s games, fitness challenges, a recreation of the England versus West Germany 1966 World Cup final, an 11-a-side football women’s match that will kick off at 11.30am and plenty of food and entertainment. There will be a live band, barbecue, licensed bar, bouncy castle and a number of stalls selling all sorts of goodies, from homemade treats and savoury snacks to arts and crafts.

Free, 10am-4pm, Barn Elms Sports Trust, Queen Elizabeth Walk, SW13 9SA, bestfields.co.uk

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This year the Strawberry Hill JUNE Trust is giving their annual fun day a literary twist to celebrate the centenary of Roald Dahl – families are encouraged to dress up as their favourite storybook characters and to enjoy all the Festival of Fun has to offer. Kids can try jousting, embark on a pirates treasure hunt, make their own edible book and a nonedible shield, crown or tiara, as well as listen to stories in Horace’s mystical woodland.

The festival will have a range of stalls from Twickenham Farmers market selling delicious bites and Strawberry Hill’s Cloister Coffee House will be on-hand to serve up some nourishment, which will be muchneeded after a day’s gallivanting around in the wonderful world of children’s literature.

Free, 11am-4.30pm, Strawberry Hill House, 268 Waldegrave Road, TW1 4ST, 020 8744 1241, strawberryhillhouse.org.uk

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[LOCAL INTEREST] History Boyes

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The Life and Work of JUNE John Cloake is one of two illustrated local history talks taking place at the Museum of Richmond this month. Local historian Valerie Boyes will discuss prints once owned by historian John Cloake, who started to curate a collection when he moved to Richmond in 1963. From researching his own house on Richmond Hill, he went on to contribute an astonishing amount of time to local history. £2 donation recommended, 2pm, Museum Of Richmond, Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, TW9 1TP, 020 8332 1141, museumofrichmond.com

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CALENDAR A selection of the best happenings in the area

14-18 JUNE

all aboard

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the prints of wimbledon Try your hand at something new this month and take part in a beginners print making workshop. You’ll learn simple techniques such as screen printing, lino printing and mono printing, and at the end of the session you’ll have two stunning prints to take home. All you need is an old shirt (paint may fly) and a source of inspiration that you’d like to turn into a print. All materials are provided, so grab a roller and get stuck in.

Tickets from £25, 7pm-9pm, Object Book, Unit 12 The Long Shop, Merton Abbey Mills, SW19 2RD, besmartchooseart.com / mertonabbeymills.org.uk

Gilbert & Sullivan is back with a bang in the form of comic opera HMS Pinafore, which focuses on love between the social classes by way of some toe-tapping tunes and astonishing choreography. Acclaimed director Sasha Regan strikes again with an all-male cast, who will take to the stage as World War Two sailors looking for a distraction from work, and find it in a production of one of their favourite shows. Vibrant and witty, this production is perfect for the whole family.

Tickets from £16.40, 7.30pm (with 2.30pm matinees on Wednesday and Saturday), Richmond Theatre, The Green, TW9 1QJ, 0844 871 7651, atgtickets.com

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Swing for the

fences The Journal talks tennis, training and triumphs with paralympic wheelchair tennis champion Jordanne Whiley Elizabeth Finney

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heelchair tennis is an extraordinarily popular sport that started to build momentum after the National Foundation of Wheelchair Tennis was created with former acrobat skier Brad Parks, alongside a team of directors in 1980. By the end of that year, more than 300 players were actively playing wheelchair tennis in America.

This year, the sport celebrates its 40th anniversary, and what better way than with the inaugural Wheelchair Tennis Singles Grand Slam at Wimbledon?

Ranked at number one in Great Britain and at number four in the world, 23-year-old Jordanne Whiley is most certainly a force to be reckoned with. In 2014 she became the first British athlete ever to win all four Grand Slams in one year and in 2015 she was awarded an MBE for Services to Wheelchair Tennis in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Her achievements are numerous, but her sights are set on winning every other singles competition, including the brandnew Wimbledon Wheelchair Tennis Singles, before gunning for two gold medals at the Paralympics in Rio, in 2016.

Aside from her many triumphs in the world of professional tennis, her work has led her into a great deal of charity work, and she is currently a patron of the Brittle Bone Society, as well as an athlete supporter of the Women’s Sport Trust. Needless to say, hard-working and determined doesn’t even begin to cover it.

when did you start playing tennis and why?

When I was three years old I was out in Israel with my dad as he was competing at a tournament, and he just gave me a racket and ball and ever since then I’ve been playing.

What was it like competing professionally so young?

I played casually with my dad as a child but I was only training a couple of times a week.

I started playing professionally when I was 16, but it’s all I’ve ever known. It wasn’t really stressful when

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All images courtesy of The Tennis Foundation

I was younger because it wasn’t as serious as it is now. At the time I was still in school and I wasn’t sure if I was going to make a career out of tennis or go into academic studies.

How did it feel to receive an MBE last year?

I didn’t expect that to happen at all!

When it came through the post I had to read the letter a few times because I was so shocked.

What’s next on the agenda?

I’m going to Roland-Garros this month so that’s quite an important tournament, and obviously Wimbledon is coming up soon so those are my two main focuses before the Rio Paralympic Games in September.

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What are your thoughts on this year’s introductory wheelchair singles slam at Wimbledon?

I’m really excited about it and I think it’s the right time for it now. Obviously there have been wheelchair tennis doubles since 2005 but I think it’s is the right time to introduce singles, simply because the standard of wheelchair tennis is so high now – it’s going to be good to showcase that area of the sport.

What do your training days look like?

I’m normally away for approximately 140 days in a year and all the other days I’m training here. I train from 10am3pm or 4pm depending on what I’m working on. I’m on the court from 10am

and we also fit in gym work as well. My training is going really well; I’m in good shape so it’s quite exciting.

What would you like to see in the future of tennis?

I’d love to see more television coverage because at the moment we don’t have much at all. The BBC covers it on the Red Button but other than that we only have live streaming – we don’t have anything that’s covered on the main channels, and that could really help us with sponsorship and awareness.

What would be your advice to budding wheelchair sportsmen and women?

Just to give it a go and if you enjoy it, stick at it, because once upon a time I was not hitting the ball very well – you have to start somewhere, and now I’m playing for my country, so it can happen.

Who are your role models?

The 2016 Wimbledon Championships, 27 June–10 July, with Wheelchair Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles and Doubles scheduled provisionally for Thursday-Sunday of the second week.

Please visit the website for further details of tickets, prices, times and locations.

I don’t really have any. I’ve never believed in looking up to celebrities, the people who inspire me are just regular people.

The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Church Road, SW19 5AE, 020 8944 1066, wimbledon.com / jordannewhiley.com

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hold on to your hats The Journal speaks to Barnes-based milliner Anne Gretton about the stunning pieces she’s created for Royal Ascot this month elizabeth finney How long have you been a Milliner?

Can you tell me more about your piece for ascot?

I have been an artist for most of my life, which I have expressed in different forms. I only started creating hats in the last few years, and I love it! I took a course at Morley College in London to learn the technical side of how to block hats out of materials such as felt and sinamay. I was then tutoured by one of the royal milliners, Rose Cory, where I was taught traditional stitching and millinery techniques.

This is my favourite creation. I gilded each horse in 24ct gold (pictured).

Why is it important to wear hats at ascot?

Firstly, it is a sign of respect to the Queen to wear a hat at Royal Ascot and to cover the crown of your head.

I do think it is important to keep as many English traditions as possible. It is lovely to have the opportunity to dress up and adorn our heads with beautiful hats, as it affirms our love of glamour and elegance.

What inspired you to start creating beautiful hats?

Will any of your hats be worn at Ascot this year?

When I was young, my grandparents took me into the Royal Enclosure at Ascot.

I was influenced greatly by my grandmother’s sense of style.

What was the first hat you ever made?

I wore my first hat to Westminster Abbey. It was a black silk and velvet headpiece with feathers and a feature vintage brooch. It was lovely to be able to curtsey to the Queen and know it would stay on! I was complimented on it and asked to design something for someone else, and it has carried on from there.

What is your creative design process?

My background is in design – I studied art and design in Vancouver. I tend to think in 3D and have always loved

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creating things. Each creation I make I see as an original piece of art or sculpture.

Where are your materials sourced from?

I buy all my materials in the UK. I often go to London’s Berwick Street or Goldhawk Road where there are luscious, colourful fabrics and trimmings.

What is your favourite piece?

One of my favourite pieces was a hat I made with an LP record and stylus; I mounted a mask on it – very sculptural, with a Phantom of the Opera theme.

My hats have often been worn at Ascot in previous years. This year, I have already sold and taken commissions for hats for women attending Royal Ascot and am busy designing more.

What do you hope to see in the next five years?

My dream is that there will be a great resurgence in the fashion industry encouraging ladies to wear hats again, and not just for special occasions. I would love to continue creating original hats and headpieces, which I think enhance an outfit. One day, I’d like to have my own shop where I could display and sell my work. hatsdesignedforyou.weebly.com

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Triumph over

Adversity The Journal pulls up a chair with Charley Boorman to talk about his adventures, both around the world and at home in Barnes elizabeth finney

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he only clues I need to figure out that I’m in the right place is the neat row of motorbikes parked outside and a slightly ajar front door waiting for me. Actor, adventurer and motorcyclist Charley Boorman calls out a chirpy greeting as an inquisitive spaniel (later introduced as Ziggy) comes to meet me, and I enter a spacious kitchen to find him settled with his still-healing leg propped up, his newly-conquered crutches by his side.

Just five months ago Charley collided with a car in Portugal during the launch of the Triumph Explorer, causing multiple fractures in both of his legs, leaving him wheelchair bound for the last few months. As I grab a glass of water while eyeing up the plate of biscuits he’s put out, he says, laughing: “I’d been dreaming about getting crutches. I thought it would be liberating, but then I made a cup of coffee and I couldn’t actually carry it to the table.”

It’s inevitable that Charley is itching to get back on his feet – he has spent most of

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his life on the road. In his younger years his film-maker father John Boorman would migrate the whole family to whatever exotic location in which he was making movies (Hope & Glory, Deliverance and The Emerald Forest, to name a few) and now, Charley creates his own adventure documentaries with friend and producer Russ Malkin. “I think a lot of people who work in the film industry have that desire to move around – my father is very adventurous, he likes to travel and he has that gypsy mind-set,” Charley explains.

“We were based in Ireland and when we weren’t travelling with my dad we’d be living in the countryside, riding dirt bikes and getting into trouble.”

Motorbikes became a feature early on in Charley’s life, though his love of them wasn’t inherited. “The first bike I ever rode was a little Honda monkey bike. Dad was looking after it for someone and Jason (Sean Connery’s son), who was a few years older than me, forced me to get this monkey bike out and push him up and down the road until this thing started,” Charley reminisces, laughing. “He had a go on it and eventually he let me. I must have been about seven. When I was 10 years old I was driving the tractor, because I was too small to lift the bales – the countryside gives you that.” A few years later he bought a Yamaha DT 100, a bike he still owns and that both his daughters, Doone and Kinvara, have since learnt to ride. Charley and his wife Olivia moved the family to

Charley Boorman

Barnes four years ago, as their daughters attend schools in the area. “Over the years I’d been to Barnes Pond, down to the river or to the Sun Inn for a few pints, so after the kids started school it just seemed like the right time,” Charley tells me. “We lived in a house in Fulham with loads of stairs and a tiny garden and I always think about having all the entertainment on one floor.” After briefly enthusing over The Half Moon’s music scene, we move onto the main crux of Charley’s career – adventure.

Since 2004, Charley has starred in numerous documentaries in which he travels around some extraordinary corners of the world, often atop a motorcycle. His escapades earnt him membership to the Cordon Rouge Club (alongside Bear Grylls and Ben Fogle), which was founded in 2008 to recognise G.H. Mumm Champagne’s historical alliance with explorers.

After the roaring success of the Long Way Round series with best friend and fellow actor Ewan McGregor, Charley went on to compete in the Dakar Rally, ride from Scotland to South Africa in the

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Long Way Down, then travel from Ireland to Sydney for By Any Means, and again from Sydney to Tokyo. He’s tackled Alaska’s most dangerous roads, the entire breadth of Canada in Extreme Frontiers, and is planning his next expedition to the Darian Gap between Panama and Columbia.

Finally, he also runs motorcycle tours in Africa for fellow biking fanatics. “Ewan and

“The world is a very friendly place. It’s big, it’s beautiful and it’s never been easier to travel” I met on a movie set a long time before we did the Long Way Round, and we were always into bikes. If you’re a biker you often find yourself heading off on track days with your mates,” Charley explains.

“You start to look for longer journeys – originally we were thinking of just biking down to Spain and meeting our families there for a holiday, but we ended up going

to New York.” When planning their trip, the two friends began their research at the Royal Geographical Society in Kensington, where the Cordon Rouge Club’s Evening of Adventure will be held this month. Charley will be one of several speakers, all of whom will be sharing their experiences. “They’re a fascinating bunch of people – I feel like a bit of a fraud in the club because these guys climb mountains and I just burn around the world on a motorbike having a great time,” Charley admits, laughing.

“When I speak to them I realise they’re all doing it for the same reasons that I am – they’re just coming up with ideas so that they can carry on doing what they love.”

I ask him why travelling, and indeed speaking about your travels at public events, is important. “It’s always important to tell your story and to hopefully inspire others, but also to prove that anybody can do it,” he explains, earnestly. “Some of these guys who have done these incredible things are still grafting hard during the week in order to go off on their adventures.

There are many who are not making a living out of adventuring but they’re

devoting whatever resources or energy they have to try and make it happen.” This is reassuring to me – it’s by no means an unpopular dream to step out into the world to experience as many of its beauties and oddities as possible. “It’s the idea of being on the open road with a helmet on, travelling somewhere, completely undistracted. Ewan and I realised that when you arrive in a village on a motorbike they treat you differently. You stop, you’re dusty and sweaty with helmet hair and people want to help you or to offer you a cup of tea because they feel for you – you’re part of their environment. Not that it matters,” he adds, candidly. “It’s all about the places you’re visiting, the people you meet and the experiences you have rather than your method of transport. That idea of a cup of tea is global. Everywhere you go – people are inherently good.”

He pauses pensively, and adds: “On the whole, the world is a very friendly place. It’s big, it’s beautiful and it’s never been easier to travel, so there’s no excuse.”

Charley has taught me a true lesson in wanderlust, and while subconsciously dusting off my travelling bucket list, I realise that no amount of responsibility, chosen career path or even a pair of broken legs should be able to keep anyone from exploring.

Evening of Adventure by Land Rover and Mumm Champagne, tickets from £20 (from eventbrite.co.uk), 7pm, 14 June, Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, SW7 2AR, cordonrougeclub.com / charleyboorman.com / mumm.com

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FROM 24 JUN

The Secret Life of Pets Directed by Chris Renaud, Yarrow Cheney Starring Louis C.K, Kevin Hart,

Eric Stonestreet, Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell

What are the benefits of smart lighting design?

A good lighting scheme can help you

What do you think your pets get up to after you’ve done the school run and gone to work? Find © Universal Pictures out with the latest fully animated feature film collaboration from Universal Pictures and Illumination, The Secret Life of Pets – set in a Manhattan apartment building, we meet lovable pup Max (Louis C.K.) and his owner Katie (Ellie Kemper), who turns Max’s world upside down one day by bringing home Duke (Eric Stonestreet), a dog-pound mongrel with somewhat questionable social skills. Their adventures take them across the whole city before they are forced to put their differences aside when they meet Snowball (Kevin Hart), a white rabbit whose army of rejected pets are planning a war against the happily owned pets of New York.

Hilariously funny and heart-warming, this is a great movie for the entire family.

redefine your home to give it a unique look. There are also many more features to intelligent lighting that offer added benefits to make your home more stylish, convenient and safer for you.

Better lighting. An innovative lighting design is one of the best ways to update your home without undertaking an extensive project.

Save energy. Sophisticated innovations such as LED lighting and dimming mean

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you can save up to 25 per cent in annual utility bills.

Remote access. Connected lighting systems allow you to securely access your home via your smartphone to ensure no light is left on.

Automate everything. With a smart home integration, you can set up your lighting or curtains to change based on the time of the day, room occupancy

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blockbusters Settle down with your popcorn popped and your feet up to enjoy the best the box office has to offer this month

or even on activities, such as dinner or watching a film.

Added security. A smart lighting control system can support your security system to provide increased security. While you are away on holiday, your lighting system could periodically switch on/off lighting in your home to simulate that someone is home and deter intruders.

Home movies

If you missed these award-winning blockbusters at the cinema, you’re in luck, because soon you can buy them on DVD 13 JunE

Deadpool

Directed by Tim Miller

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Starring Ryan Reynolds, Ed Skrein, Morena Baccarin

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Dad’s Army

Directed by Oliver Parker

Starring Jason Lee, Bella Thorne, Kimberly

Starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bill Nighy,

Williams-Paisley, Josh Green

Michael Gambon, Toby Jones

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Alvin and the Chipmunks: the Road Chip

Directed by Walt Becker

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Hail, Caesar!

Directed by Ethan Coen, Joel Coen Starring Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Tilda Swinton, Ralph Fiennes, Scarlett Johansson

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his month, the first FRAME London Dance Film Festival will be kicking off in Kingston – launched by the world-renowned dancing and filmmaking company BalletBoyz, alongside Dancescreen 2016, it will feature a programme focusing on the art of dance in all of its forms. BalletBoyz founders Michael Nunn and Billy Trevitt met at The Royal Ballet School, which was followed by 12 years in The Royal Ballet company.

In 2000, they took the leap and launched BalletBoyz in Kingston. “Kingston had the holy grail for a dance company – a large space without supporting pillars!” says Billy.

“We went all out to turn it from an industrial space into a beautiful dance studio.”

Now, 16 years later, the duo have contributed to and produced numerous documentaries for television, staged many award-winning productions and earned themselves an OBE apiece in 2012 for their services to dance. “Being awarded the OBE was a proud moment,” Billy tells me. “Our company is relatively small but our ambition has always been huge, so to be recognised for our achievements is a big compliment, but also a powerful endorsement of what we stand for.”

In 2010 the pair pulled off the first chapter of their new project, the TALENT, where they put together a group of eight young male dancers to mentor and coach, helping them to learn the ropes. “Typically, the dancers will do a morning class for about an hour-and-a-half and then six hours of rehearsal for the show,” explains Billy.

“Although when they are on tour it usually means doing the show at least once in the afternoon before starting all

Life, 2016, BalletBoyz production, photography by Tristram Kenton

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Shall we Dance?

The Journal catches up with Billy Trevitt of BalletBoyz about FRAME, the first London dance film festival, and their extensive contribution to the world of dance Elizabeth Finney A Swan Lake, 2014, choreography by Alexander Ekman

over again.” The company won the National Dance Award for Best Independent Company in 2013, and now in its sixth year, the competition is higher than ever. “When we first started, we had 100 young men all wanting to dance with BalletBoyz, and from that group we selected the original eight,” Billy recalls. “Now it’s more like 500 and we might take just one or two.”

There is something exceptional about Michael’s and Billy’s approach to dance and film – the two mediums go hand in hand and the company is regularly touring with stage

“We wanted to provide an outlet for all of the great dance films” pieces as well as working on films. “We have always been interested in photographing and filming dance and are now in the position where we can make a feature film entirely from the skills we’ve developed as we’ve gone along,” Billy says. I ask him about the key differences between stage and screen, to which he replies:

“It’s all about proximity and direction. In the theatre you have to work a bit harder; you make choices about where you look and who you watch.

In film the director shows you their interpretation.”

Their passion for dance in film has led to the FRAME festival – a work in progress for some time. “We wanted to provide an outlet for all of the great dance films being made and knew there was a huge range of content that can be wonderfully imaginative and esoteric,” Billy says ardently.

“Some of the programming we know well, but it’s the films that sneak dance in, that use it in an inventive or subversive way that really excites us.”

The festival will include live performances from BalletBoyz and the Cabinet of Living Cinema, will open with Kyle Rideout’s Eadweard (2015) and will end with the closing night awards ceremony announcing the winner of the Dancescreen film competition.

More than 122 film screenings will take place during the festival, and visitors can enjoy a range of performances, activities and industry talks with leading experts in the field. “We really expect the FRAME dance film festival to live on and be back very soon with the latest wave of new work and innovation,” Billy tells me with confidence.

It’s refreshing to hear such positivity for the future prospects of the arts, and Kingston seems to be their sanctuary. Billy perfectly summarises the importance of creative work: “Dance, and more widely the arts, represent our humanity and our ability to rise above the day-to-day.”

9-12 June, at various locations across Kingston, please visit the website for further details and ticket prices, 020 8549 8814, framefilmfestival.com

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[food & Drink]

Seasoning summer barbecue dishes with John Fynan

lofty heights

The Journal explores Wimbledon skyline’s latest acquisition tom hagues

Our charcoal deliveries have increased, which is a sure sign that barbecue season is in full swing. June has arrived and brought with it warmer weather and delicious summer produce.

Fresh herbs can turn an average dish in to something inspired and with so many reaching their best over the next few months, here are some ideas to take your summer barbecue to new heights.

Chimichurri, originally from Argentina, uses parsley and oregano both of which are in season. Simply add garlic and chilli flakes to the parsley and oregano before chopping finely by hand or in a food processor. Add a glug of good quality extra virgin olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice and a dash of vinegar.

Season and combine everything together into a sauce consistency. Serve this alongside a flash-grilled bavette steak or a medium-rare sirloin.

Rosemary and garlic is a classic flavour combination. Used in a simple olive oil marinade, it works excellently with butterflied shoulders or legs of lamb. Chopped extra finely and added to a pot of course sea salt, rosemary adds an extra dimension to seasoning steaks before adding to the grill.

Coriander is a staple of Asian cooking but is now the most popular fresh herb in Britain. As an alternative to sticky barbecue sauces, this light and summery marinade works well with chicken thighs. Finely chop the fresh coriander and combine with grated ginger, crushed garlic, a squeeze of lime, a thinly sliced fresh chilli and a glug of olive oil. Throw the chicken thighs in to a large food bag and pour in the marinade. Leave to soak for at least an hour – overnight is best. When ready, simply grill the marinated thighs on the barbecue. Serve with a wedge of lime and a bunch of chopped coriander.

88 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 1LL,

Situated above The Alexandra, The Loft is a beautifully rebranded and refitted version of what was once the pub’s roof terrace – the revamped rooftop offers a completely different menu, a wonderful selection of drinks and a trendy space in which to consume it all. A hop, skip and a jump up the stairs takes you to a decked, covered bar area with neat little snugs and hidden seating places to cuddle up in or, if you’re so inclined, to hide away in after a long day at the office. There’s an inside bar with a balcony that faces out of the front, too, where you can sit on little bistro tables and watch the number 93 bus go past and be serenaded by the gentle hubbub of the street below.

Inside, large sofas make for a relaxed place to sit with friends or family and the mismatched furniture gives the whole place a homely vibe that works well. There’s also Lego built into the wall, but we assume it’s passed all building regulations, and during the renovation, an old fireplace was unearthed. The food is trendy and tasty; I sample delicious cream cheese-stuffed jalapeños, buttermilk chicken in crunchy lettuce boats and salt beef croquettes, all while eyeing up the Ogleshield mac ‘n’ cheese, buttermilk onion rings and dirty fries. This loft is certainly the perfect spot for a light summer bite in the heart of Wimbledon.

020 8788 6160, parsonsnose.co.uk

33 Wimbledon Hill Road, SW19 7NE, 020 8947 7691

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[LIFESTYLE]

[q&a]

Feel the Tide The Journal speaks to Marco Gambarelli about new restaurant Totide, that is opening with friends Mattia Daolio and Cristian Teneggi, which will feature cuisine from their home region of Emilia Romagna Gavin waterman L-R: Mattia Daolio, Marco Gambarelli, chef Lorenzo Perfetti, Cristian Tenelli

How did you three friends meet?

Mattia and I have been friends forever – our mothers were in the same hospital ward when we were born, so we grew up together. Cristian has been a friend of mine for more than 10 years since we met at work.

What is special about Emilia Romagna?

Emilia Romagna is a region in north Italy that is famous for its art, beautiful mountains, the city of Bologna and the Adriatic coast. Additionally, the area is well-known all over the world for delicacies such as Parma ham, Parmesan cheese and the balsamic vinegar of Modena.

What are some of your favourite traditional dishes?

Our favourite dishes are

gnocco fritto and tigelle, which is a special bread famous in our region, especially in Modena and Bologna, which we pair with our fabulous cured meats. We also love our filled pasta such as ravioli or tortellini.

Where did you get your recipes?

Our recipes are very old and traditional – we inherited them from our grandmothers and mothers, and it’s the food we were raised on.

Where and how did you learn to cook?

Initially at home, then after realising our passion for cooking we enrolled at catering school and we have also specialised while working in restaurants.

What made you decide to bring your

food to Putney?

We chose Putney because we all fell in love with it when we saw it for the first time.

The area is so beautiful and vibrant – we knew right away that it was the perfect place for our restaurant.

Where do you source your ingredients?

We have worked on this project for more than two years, so in addition to the products that come in fresh from Emilia Romagna each week, we have visited most of the small local producers to find the best products nearby.

What dish would you recommend to someone who has never tried Emilia Romagna cuisine?

As I said, gnocco fritto and tigelle are a must – both are

simple yet delicious. Another dish to try is zampone, a special mixture of pork meat that melts in your mouth.

Who dID the interior design?

The interior was designed by an Italian architect, though we had a large input too. The wooden crates on the wall and quirky funnel-like wall lights were our ideas.

What do you hope to achieve with Totide in Putney over the next five years?

We hope to convey our passion for food, and for people to feel at home when they come here.

We want to create a warm and friendly environment where people can try some more Italian dishes and wines.

4 Chelverton Road, SW15 1RH, totidelondon.co.uk

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grassed up Food produced from grass-fed animals has been on the radar for some time, but this year is when it secures its place as a norm rather than a novelty on our menus. It’s widely-acknowledged that grass-fed produce is in fact not a luxury, but a better and more natural option. Grass-fed cows have significantly higher levels of omega-3 oils than grain-fed cows, as well as a higher nutrient density. It also makes for healthier, happier humans and cows. It’s important to note, however, that there is a significant gradient of what qualifies as grass-fed, so it’s worth doing your research and asking your local butcher for a tip or two.

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food envy

From tapping trees to charcoaled treats, here’s a round-up of this season’s weird and wonderful food trends

ICE UP YOUR LIFE This season, don’t just settle for a lonely vanilla scoop to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Homemade and artisanal ice creams have taken off like a kite in the breeze, and we’ve seen a huge influx in sugar-free and dairy-free alternatives, alongside an abundance of luxury frozen yoghurts and quirky flavourings such as olive oil, rose petals and sesame seed. Aside from a new-found vibrancy in the choice of ingredients, sourcing them has taken a step up too. Local and organic produce is bang on-trend, and with so many new ice cream brands focusing on smaller batch, hand-crafted production, you can look forward to a summer filled with the very coolest cold treats.

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Luscious legumes Gone are the days of simply pouring half a can of chickpeas into your salad, or cracking out the hummus – it’s time to turn up the heat on these little legumes. We’ve noticed a growing trend in baked spicy chickpeas appearing as appetisers and a rise in the number of people opting to bake with chickpea flour at home.

Also known as gram flour, chickpea flour is a staple in south Asian countries, is high in protein and glutenfree. Great for flatbreads, crêpes and pizza bases, it’s time you added this traditional ingredient to your kitchen.

[LIFESTYLE] super bowl Essentially, the acai bowl is a delightfully thick and nutritious cross between a smoothie and ice cream in a bowl – it’s made using acai pulp, soy or almond milk, fruit and ice and topped with goodies such as granola, chia seeds, dried golden berries (another newcomer to look out for), chopped fruit and nuts, coconut shavings or raw nut butter and cacao nibs. Although these morning pick-me-ups can be real sugar traps if the maker gets too topping-happy, the Brazilian acai berry has been hailed in many forms over the last year or two.

Packed with antioxidants, vitamin C and nutritious ellagic acid, it’s definitely worth incorporating acai berries into your daily routine.

Poke-ing fun Hailing from Hawaii, poke is a salad of raw fish seasoned with sea salt, soy sauce, sesame oil and often chilli pepper. It tends to be made with fresh yellowfin tuna, cut into thick, bite-sized cubes and mixed into salad, sometimes on a bed of rice, grains or even tortilla chips. This marinated masterpiece is popular in Hawaii and by no means high-end, but the version we’re seeing popping up in restaurants in and around London is delicate, deftly made and utterly delicious – a wonderful alternative for sushi lovers.

Tree time Step aside coconut water, there’s a new soda alternative blowing in the breeze.

Birch water is old hat in many areas of Canada, Scandinavia and eastern Europe, but it’s coming to the UK and its naturally low-sugar and calorie content is catching our attention. It’s tapped fresh from the tree and contains two of our favourite buzzwords, antioxidants and electrolytes, so we’re expecting to see more of this sumptuous sap in the vending machines at your local gym.

back to black Partly for the sake of colour variety and partly for that just-burnt taste, black will be featuring on a lot of plates throughout the remainder of this year. Chargrilled vegetables in salads, slightly scorched breads, activated charcoal, black rice and squid ink risotto or pasta – be brave and get stuck in. It’s fun, it’s varied and it’s simply another colour to add to your dish and another ice-breaker to add to your conversation. Black is most certainly back – but that’s no excuse to neglect the barbecue.

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Oana Jackson

[Home & Garden]

It’s what’s inside

that counts The Journal speaks to some of the designers at Decology, a brand-new Richmond-based online interior design platform, about the latest interiors trends elizabeth finney Image courtesy of Decology

Aro Studio

What is your favourite SS16 Interiors trend?

The botanical trend is one of my recent favourites – foliage, jungle patterns or florals – be it in prints, wallcoverings or living walls, with plants part of our living spaces. It’s a statement and not for everyone, but a sheer delight. There is a desire to go back to nature, and we project this into our interiors.

Terrariums are one of the latest crazes and that says it all.

For those who believe interiors should be confined to four walls, there’s a plethora of trends to choose from: in 2016 we celebrate craft, we use bold wallpapers, natural fabrics and materials, pattern, and Art Deco-inspired design. We also don’t need to pursue a trend from beginning to end – a few key pieces here and there are enough to refresh a space.

What piece have you found that you love?

I am a firm believer in mixing old and new – either heirloom pieces or antiques we give a new home to. I recently fell in love with a dining table from Elitis with a top made of antique oak wood and oxidised, overstitched steel legs.

It would look at home in both a modern interior and a farmhouse. aro-studio.co.uk

Najwa Mroue

Atelier NM Interiors What is your creative process when designing a room?

What colour palettes are particularly popular at the moment?

For me, successful design merges aesthetics and functionality. The key is to start by listening attentively to the client to establish the main use of the space. So the first step is successful space planning. Then the clients’ personality and style help me to choose colours, textures and materials. Once these crucial aspects of the process are determined, the design flows.

When Pantone declared Rose Quartz as its colour of the year, rose tints started emerging in different aspects of interior design. Flamingo ornaments, grey-pink sofas and soft pink stained flooring are my favourite items. So, soft pink mixed with the trendy exotic foliage theme and some metallic shades such as brass and bronze is my recent palette of choice. atelier-nm.com

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Nicola Taylor, Design Penguin What is your favourite SS16 interiors trend and why?

Lux Mosaic in gold, price on request, annsacks.com

I’m particularly excited by monochrome this year; it’s bold, modern and classic all at the same time and adds a masculine edge. Because it lends itself beautifully to pattern – particularly geometrics – it can be used to bring interest and texture to

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WENDY STOKES Garden Designer

Experimenting with colour As a garden designer, L-R: Martini side table in copper, £129, and brass, £139, westelm.co.uk

Steven Robert Jackson

Interiors by Steven Robert Jackson

the thing I get asked for most is colour – clients want a varied palette and they want it year-round. Of course the trick to good planting design is to know which plants go together, not just in terms of colour

What recent discovery would you recomMend?

but also form, foliage and structure.

The Martini side table from West Elm. Sleek and sculptural, this table, or stool, is fabulously versatile. It comes in a variety of finishes and is an inexpensive and functional way to introduce a brass finish to any room to create impact.

interesting, and the choice is completely

But colour is where things become subjective – the thing I hear most often is that clients don’t want orange, but put it next to plum and both colours sing.

The current trend is leaning towards the cool spectrum: blues, lilacs, purples, whites and greens. The allium ‘Purple

What is your creative process when designing?

Sensation’ wins the prize for the most

It is important to develop an understanding of the client and learn what they are looking to achieve from their design project. My goal as a designer is to take my clients’ idea and elevate it. I consider the layout and then strive to find unique solutions for their space and needs. I look at each space with a clean slate and integrate the pieces the client wants to keep, and introduce new items to create an entirely fresh look. We then have an opportunity to collaborate and finetune the design to ensure the project achieves everything they hoped for. portfoliobysrj.com

head looks equally good alongside

requested flower. Its dramatic spherical formal planting, or billowing informal grasses. But the secret of its success lies in the deep violet hue which goes so beautifully with a vast array of colours.

Recently I’ve been growing them among pale pink peonies for a pretty and harmonious scheme.

But who’s to say it’s all about harmony? The late great Christopher Lloyd, who designed the fantastic garden at Great Dixter in Sussex was the master of using ‘violent colour juxtapositions’ to great effect.

Combining contrasting colours often achieves dramatic results – for example, deep purple irises combined with yellow euphorbia, or red dahlias with lilac

a room. A sprinkling of gold adds instant luxury and a little softness.

What key piece have you found recently that you’ve loved?

The Lux Mosaic tiles in gold from Ann Sacks. They’re actually stone, but treated with a metallic finish. On a statement wall, they have a real wow factor.

What colour palettes are

particularly popular at the moment?

verbena. In my own garden I love the

As well as the classic black and white, gold is the new copper, with Dulux’s Cherished Gold as its colour of 2016.

We’re seeing a lot of pastels, thanks to Pantone choosing Rose Quartz and Serenity as its colours of the year. The most important thing for any colour palette is that you like it and it works for your space. design-penguin.co.uk

with orange crocosmia. The message:

startling combination of blue echinops don’t be afraid to experiment!

For expert advice on your perfect palette, please contact: info@ wendystokes.com, 07940 507 501, wendystokes.com

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Ham House and Gardens

[LIFESTYLE]

Fair and

Square The Journal takes a stroll around some of the south west London gardens partaking in this year’s Open Garden Squares Weekend Dorothy musariri

Images courtesy of The Roehampton Club

Sitting alongside the River Thames is a truly iconic estate, which once defined 17th-century luxury living. Built in 1610 and left to the National Trust in 1948 by the Tollemache family, this estate has retained its splendor throughout some of Britain’s most tumultuous years, including the English Civil War, which ravaged the country from 1642-1651.

Both the house and gardens have remained relatively unchanged for the last 300 years, and the kitchen garden has been at Ham House since at least 1653. All the produce served in the café on site is provided by the walled kitchen garden.

The garden has been maintained in keeping with 17th-century style, which can be noted in the south terrace border and maze-like cherry gardens and the perfectly placed statue of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and agriculture.

The Ham House gardens are also home to some stunning creatures, from badgers and foxes to a range of butterflies and birds.

10am-5pm, 18 June, Ham Street, TW10 7RS, 020 8940 1950, nationaltrust.org.uk

The Roehampton club Created by the Miller Brothers in the 19th century, the Roehampton Club started life as an officer’s polo club, purposefully placed to be more accessible to central London.

The gardens were laid out at the same time as the formation of the club in 1902 and have been kept in the same arrangements as designed by the Miller family, despite the estate undergoing the odd renovation here and there – in fact in 1969, the original wooden clubhouse was replaced.

The gardens are a flurry of colour throughout the year, and this season is no exception. Purple allium, gorgeous rhododendrons and sunbathing anemones are just a few of the flowers in bloom at the moment. Home to ducks and other pond life, the gardens, croquet lawn, golf courses, fountain, ornamental pond and courtyard are superbly manicured into a floral masterpiece, but the gardening team also manage a herb garden, and have been adding some new plants in preparation for the Open Garden Squares Weekend.

Sir Winston Churchill, King Edward VIII, Lord Hugh Salisbury and members of the Royal family have all been polo members at the club, which has been at the heart of London society for more than a century. Additionally, one of the BBC’s first outdoor broadcasts was filmed at the club in July 1938 and focused on a range of sporting events, from archery to polo.

10am-4pm, 19 June, Roehampton Lane, SW15 5LR, 020 8480 4200, roehamptonclub.co.uk

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[LIFESTYLE] ©National Trust Images, photography by Arnhel de Serra

©National Trust Images, photography

by Beata Moore

The royal hospital for neuro-disability Philanthropist Andrew Reed first established the hospital in Surrey in 1854, but after demand for its services grew, it was moved to Putney in 1858, after receiving fundraising help from the likes of Charles Dickens, Sir Squire Bancroft and pianist Otto Goldschmidt.

The property originally belonged to Penelope Pitt, who commissioned the renowned Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown to design the estate and gardens.

In later years, the garden would also benefit from the work of well-known landscape gardener Humphry Repton.

The hospital found its home in Melrose Hall, designed after the main house by architect

Jesse Gibson, but the estate stretched across 25 acres and, until the 1960s, was home to a working farm, orchard and market garden, the latter of which provided fresh ingredients for meals at the hospital.

The gardens won a gold medal in 2010 from The London Garden Society, and achieved an ‘outstanding’ in the Royal Horticultural Society’s London in Bloom in 2012. The hospital grounds are usually closed to the public for the privacy of patients and residents, but the lucky people attending Open Garden Squares will be fortunate enough to get the grand tour.

11am-4pm, 19 June, West Hill, SW15 3SW, 020 8780 4500, rhn.org.uk

grove house estate Take a turn around the Grove House Gardens and soak up one of Roehampton’s best kept secrets.

In the late 1700s the original Roehampton Great House was demolished to make way for Grove House, a gorgeous Georgian Villa, which was built for Sir Joshua Vanneck. Vanneck chose to enlarge the lake of the original great house, which has been known to freeze over and play host to a number of ice skating parties towards the end of the 19th century.

In 1840, Charles Lyne Stephens bought the house and as a result, the gardens were added to, in the form of a lily pond, limestone terrace, Venetian wellhead and an icehouse known as Rooks Grotto. The latter hosted a beautiful den of winding pathways and is thought to have been built to disguise the icehouse, which was only rediscovered in 1998 behind a bricked-up door.

11am-4pm, 19 June, Grove House, Froebel College, Roehampton Lane, SW15 5PJ, 020 8392 3505, grovehouseroehampton.co.uk

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round the bend

RACHEL STAGGS Beauty consultant & therapist

The longer days and warmer evenings can only mean one thing – events, events, events. Whether it’s Royal Ascot, Glorious Goodwood, Henley Regatta or a summer wedding, we can provide hair and make-up for all occasions.

The SS16 trend forecast is reviving a bright and colourful style that some shy away from, and therefore we have seen an increase in clients reaching out to our beauty therapists or taking make-up lessons in order to test out these vibrant palettes.

This season there’s not a neutral shade in sight, and the new trend of “non-touring” (a softer version of contouring, which creates a dewy complexion) has inspired our new summer looks using the brand Delilah. Our must-have delilah products for this season are: Gel Line eye liner in ink, £22: It has a soft texture and is easy to apply, providing a deeply intense colour on application. Adding a splash of vibrant blue to all eye colours brings the sparkle back, but best of all it’s smudge-free and waterproof.

Colour Intense cream lipstick, £24: This product has a velvety texture which melts onto your lips and lasts for hours. We adore this in Stiletto, the most luscious pink we’ve seen.

For more tips on how to perfect your summer palette, simply get in touch and quote “South West Journal.”

020 8939 0385, rachelstaggs.co.uk

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Locals of Mortlake and East Sheen can now enjoy free yoga sessions on Thursday mornings. They’re open to everyone and it doesn’t matter if you’ve never done yoga before – all you need to do is bring a towel or mat and you can give it a whirl. Perfect for those looking to exercise gently in a peaceful environment.

10.30am-11.30am, 2, 9, 16 and 30 June, 7, 14 and 21 July, St Mary’s Church, Mortlake High Street, SW14 8JA, 020 8487 5500, emaguk.org / mortlakecommunity association.org.uk

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health & beauty A round-up of the Journal’s favourite lotions, potions and treatments for June

box of tricks Father’s Day is just around the corner, and if your old man is rocking both beard and barnet, then Percy Nobleman’s Ultimate Grooming Box will make the grade.

The hand-crafted box is made from African rosewood and has a large mirror in the lid to help dad tame the mane. It’s also loaded up with Percy Nobleman’s best-selling products, so whether it’s a handlebar moustache, mutton chops or a short boxed beard, every gentleman can perfect his grooming regime.

Percy Nobleman’s Ultimate Grooming Box, £155, contains: conditioning oil, beard wash, moustache wax, beard balm, hair & beard wax, beard comb, scissors, percynobleman.com

[LIFESTYLE]

tough as nails

This month we’re all about treating the family man to a bit of pampering, and what better way than with a men’s manicure set from Aspinal of London?

The mini set is available in either black leather and cobalt suede, or cognac leather and espresso suede, and contains scissors, tweezers, nail clippers and a nail file.

It’s the perfect gift for businessmen on the move who need to keep on top of their grooming game.

Men’s maincure set, £75, aspinaloflondon.com

get the glow Get the glow in time for summer with this glorious offering from Elemis. The Frangipani Monoi Salt Glow is a delicious scrub laden with exfoliating and mineralrich salts, cleansing hibiscus, moisturising Tahitian monoi oil and sumptuous frangipani flowers to leave your skin scented and refreshed. Set into a neat glass jar, this is the perfect addition to your summer body skincare routine.

Frangipani Monoi Salt Glow (480g), £36.50, available from John Lewis, Wood Street, KT1 1TE, 020 8547 3000, elemis.com / johnlewis.com

rule the boost Give your skin a boost with the latest offering from Elemental Herbology – the Hyaluronic Booster Plus+ is a serum that protects the skin from moisture loss and aids in plumping out fine lines. Staying true to Elemental Herbology’s dedication to wellbeing and natural ingredients, the formula contains sodium hyaluronate, apple extract and olive squalene to leave your skin feeling youthful and radiant.

Hyaluronic Booster Plus+, £85 (30ml), Available from Bhuti, 50 Hise Rise, TW10 6UB, 0330 400 3108, bhuti.co / elementalherbology.com

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With the summer holidays drawing closer, here are some tips for managing back pain while travelling: The seats on an aeroplane can be uncomfortable, especially for those with back pain. Book an aisle seat so that you have more room to stretch out and can get in and out of your seat often without disturbing others. Try to walk around at least once every two hours. Tilt back your seat and place a pillow behind your shoulders and lower back. Inform the airline of your needs, including any equipment you require for your trip and if you need assistance when boarding. Pack as lightly as possible and buy toiletries when you get to your destination. A suitcase with wheels is a good option if you have a bad back.

Sitting through a long car journey can exacerbate back pain. Adjust your seat so that you can lean back rather than hunch forward. If your car seat doesn’t provide suitable lumbar support, simply place a rolled-up towel or a travel pillow behind your lower back.

Trains provide the advantage of offering space to walk around as well as larger seats.

Take advantage of the space and walk around frequently to stretch out.

Please feel free to come in and talk to our team.

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[art]

The pull of Pullman Adorn your walls with Art Deco-style posters by Pullman Editions Francesca Lee

Photography © Sarel Jansen

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hink of the most glamorous destinations depicted in a 1920s Art Deco travel poster and you have Pullman Editions.

Founded by Georgina Khachadourian and her husband Simon in 2010, it’s the sister company of the Pullman Gallery in St James’s. The idea came about when Simon, who is an antiques dealer, noticed the competitive market for winter sports posters. “He would go to auctions and see 1920s and ’30s posters sometimes selling for £30,000 upwards. We had the idea to create a business selling modern posters but in the same style – at £395 each – and it really took off,” says Georgina.

Located on Pimlico Road – one of London’s premier design districts – the gallery was formerly an alleyway and is an impressive space with a huge floor-to-ceiling shop window which lets the light flood in. “There are very few streets like this in London where most of the shops are independent – it’s a great place to be,” explains Georgina. “More than half our sales are made online, but passing trade is also frequent. I think it’s important to have a physical presence so customers can see the quality of our products.”

Indeed, Georgina and Simon started their first

“We’ve done work for clients all over the world – from Mayfair to Bermuda” collection with 18 ski posters. Such was the success that they then released a collection of car posters (Simon is a classic car fan) and a summer resort collection.

The couple, who started off collaborating with a range of artists, now work exclusively with artist and prolific graphic designer Charles Avalon. “We love his Art Deco style – it’s instantly recognisable, and that’s what Pullman Editions is known for,” elaborates Georgina.

Produced the same way they were in the 1920s and ’30s, the poster artworks are hand-painted to a size that is about half the size of the final posters.

A high-resolution image

is then scanned and it’s printed using traditional methods onto 100 per cent cotton paper. “Our posters are more colourful than vintage posters as in the past printers used restricted colour palettes due to costs – the more colour they had the more expensive it would be in terms of production.”

All of Pullman Editions’ posters are limited editions and it currently offers more than 100 different images. But which ones are the most popular? “I’d say Chamonix, Zermatt and Val d’Isère for the ski destinations, while the Côte d’Azur images are the most popular summer posters,” Georgina finds. The company has

commissioned and released several car collections, including Ferrari, Aston Martin, Jaguar and Bentley.

As well as carrying on as they are – if it’s not broken don’t fix it as the saying goes, the couple have found there’s a high demand for private commissions.

“We’ve done work for clients all over the world – from Mayfair to Bermuda – and we’re currently working on a project in Mustique,” says Georgina.

But, which poster is Georgina’s favourite?

“It has to be Route du Soleil,” she responds.

That’s no surprise: somehow I think both she and her husband have found the road to success with Pullman Editions.

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daisy daisy As the summer garden parties draw nearer, so too does the need for adorable special occasion dresses for your little princess. We adore the daisy prom dress from Mamas & Papas – it’s cotton lined, has a mesh layered skirt and sweet 3D flower detailing. Pair with some pretty plimsolls and a white cardigan for a party perfect look.

Daisy prom dress, £44, available from Bentalls, Wood Street, KT1 1TX, 020 8546 1001, mamasandpapas.com / fenwick.co.uk

[news]

watch out for robins Enjoy an immersive and action-packed rendition of Robin Hood at the WWT London Wetland Centre, performed by Shadow Road Productions. Join Robin on his quest to banish corruption and injustice from the country.

Tickets £20, 6.30pm or 8.15pm on Thursdays and Fridays, 9 June–1 July, WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, SW13 9WT, 020 8409 4400, wwt.org.uk

kids’ corner

Antics, entertainment and activities for the kids this June

tasty trips If you’re attending the acclaimed Wimbledon Guild Village Fair this month, be sure to stop off at the Super Yummies pop-up playground, which will be specially tailored for toddlers to help them discover the joys of healthy eating. Children can organise their favourite flavours using the ‘fruit and veg sorter’, try their hand at finding and transporting their loot with the ‘fruit and veg loader’ and tumble into the ball pit, which will be filled with soft fruit and vegetable toys. Visitors can enjoy free samples of the Super Yummies new toddler snacking range, which includes freeze dried fruit and vegetable pieces, yoghurt and fruit pouches, vegetable breadsticks and rice cakes.

Free, 10.30am-5pm, 18 June, Wimbledon Common, Southside, SW19 4TG, wimbledonguildvillagefair.org.uk / cowandgate.co.uk

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mini artistes If you’re stuck for ideas as to how to entertain your children this month, check out one of the few after-school art classes located in a working gallery.

The qualified teachers at Lacy Road Gallery guide children in each class, allowing them to gain both skills and confidence through art. Classes run for a broad range of ages.

30 Lacy Road, SW15 1NL, 020 8789 1777, putneyartacademy. co.uk / lacyroadgallery.co.uk

[LIFESTYLE]

[interview]

The Sun Rises in the South West Sky News’ Sunrise co-host Isabel Webster talks hard-hitting journalism, first-time motherhood and returning to work post-baby elizabeth finney

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t’s appropriate that Isabel Webster, co-presenter of the Sky News Sunrise breakfast show, has a home flooded with sunlight.

It’s the perfect environment for the newest member of her family. Six-month-old William peers at me seriously – a look, Isabel tells me, he’s inherited from her father.

Isabel is, of course, utterly flawless and noticeably loving motherhood – she’s in her element as William attempts small talk. “I’m starting back at Sky on 13 June,” Isabel informs me, a look of amused trepidation in her eyes. “I’m feeling a mixture of nervousness and excitement.

My main concern is whether my brain works any more!”

Starting out, Isabel did things by the book. She completed a degree in politics and theology followed by a post-graduate course in broadcast journalism.

“Growing up, we’d all congregate to watch the News at Nine before bed so I was always interested,” she says.

After a role in local BBC Radio, she was offered a job on a Bristol BBC news programme that was followed up by Sunrise with Eamonn Holmes.

“He cracks me up – he’s very witty and a total mischiefmaker,” she says, grinning.

Aside from Eamonn

“No one really realises what some women do every day. I’ve got a new-found respect for mums” Holmes, I ask what her highlight of Sunrise is. “Meeting the Prime Minister during the election last year was fantastic,” she says with pride.

“That is one of the privileges of the job, you meet people and witness things first-hand.”

Isabel has interviewed some of the world’s greats, from David Beckham to Simon Cowell, though she confesses where her heart lies. “I like the lighter pieces, because it’s human nature to enjoy life’s frivolities,” she explains, adding: “but my

training and interest are in the tougher side of the news.” With coverage of the London 2011 riots, the 2014 disappearance of flight MH370 and the 2015 chemical attack in Syria under her belt, she’s well-versed in world events.

Until this month, her glamorous and global life of reporting has been condensed down to revolve around William at home in Barnes.

“I’ve switched the broadsheets for nursery rhymes,” she laughs warmly. “Barnes has become the centre of my universe.”

Originally from leafy Surrey, she enthuses over her favourite green spots in south west London: the Isabella Plantation at Richmond Park, Petersham Nurseries and Ham Polo Club. “Barnes is definitely somewhere I see myself for a long time,” she says, as William agrees heartily. “I love the Olympic Cinema as well! They

do baby movies, so nobody scowls if your baby is crying.”

Isabel admits that before William arrived she was complacent about parenthood.

“No one really realises what some women do every day. I’ve got a new-found respect for mums, put it that way,” she says earnestly, adding: “Men too – my husband went to work two weeks after I gave birth, on very little sleep, so credit to those juggling parenthood and work.”

She informs me that she’s cutting her maternity time short to be back at work in time for the EU referendum, summer Olympics and American elections. “I’m going to be hitting the ground running,” she tells me with anticipation. “Covering the referendum with a baby is going to be challenging but hey ho! Modern mother!” As William energetically salutes her with a rattle, she talks to me about her journey. “Having a baby floors you – there’s nothing that can prepare you,” she says, adding to William, “but it’s worth it, isn’t it? Best thing I’ve ever done.”

He agrees with a confident yell and a smile that stays with me as I head off, all the while feeling a sense of relief that with a little bit of Isabel’s work and lifestyle ethic, you really can do it all.

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DIRECTORY

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

Lifesavers [CLEANING]

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

[COUNCIL]

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

[HANDYMAN]

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

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

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

Danebury Avenue 31a Danebury Avenue SW15 4DG

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

[SOLICITORS]

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

East Sheen 234 Upper Richmond Road West SW14 8AG

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

[VETS AND PETS]

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

Travel, Hotels & Social [HOTELS]

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

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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

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

[TRAVEL AGENT]

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

[VENUE]

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

[directory]

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

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

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

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

Beauty, Health & Wellbeing [DENTISTS]

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

[DOCTORS]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[OPTICIAN]

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

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

[SPECIALIST] Fulham Osteopathic Care 'Our practice was established

by Isabel Diaz, Osteopath and Midwife from her home in Parsons Green' 959-961 Fulham Road SW6 5HY 0207 736 1846 07956 283 276 fulhamosteopathiccare.co.uk

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Food & Drink [RESTAURANTS]

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

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

[BUTCHERS]

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

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

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

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

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

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

[PUBS]

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

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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 Depot Brasserie Tideway Yard 125 Mortlake High Street SW14 8SN 020 8878 9462 depotbrasserie.co.uk

[GREENGROCERS]

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

[BAKERIES]

[CONFECTIONERS]

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

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

[DELIS]

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

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

[CAFÉS]

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

[directory]

Boutiques [FASHION]

[JEWELLERS]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Home & Culture [ANTIQUES]

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

[ARCHITECTS]

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

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

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

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

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

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

[TECHNOLOGY] Finite Solutions ‘We design, install and support the finest smart homes, bespoke home cinemas and lighting systems’ Unit 8 Talina Centre 23A Bagleys Lane SW6 2BW london@finitesolutions.co.uk 0207 371 8761

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

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Postmenopausal women over 50 and women over 35 with a higher risk of the disease can add it to their health screenings to ensure they are monitoring their risk on a routine basis. No other test has been proven to be more accurate or detect ovarian cancer earlier than the ROCA Test, and it is now available at Coyne Medical right here in Fulham.

Call +44 (0)20 7731 3077 or visit coynemedical.com or the ROCAtest.co.uk for more information.

[PROPERTY]

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

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

chestertons

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

Douglas & Gordon

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

Hamptons

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

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

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

Savills

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

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

Knight Frank

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

298a Upper Richmond Road West

Marsh & Parsons

SW14 7JG 020 8018 7777

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

Putney 198 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 020 8780 9900

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

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

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

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

Robert Holmes & Co

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

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

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[PROPERTY]

[PROPERTY NEWS]

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Important street plans affecting south west London

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

DATE RECEIVED: 28 April ADDRESS: : Springfield Road, TW2 PROPOSAL: Installation of a new scooter store.

DATE RECEIVED: 4 May ADDRESS: Verdun Road, SW13 PROPOSAL: Single-storey side extension.

DATE RECEIVED: 6 May ADDRESS: Gainsborough Road, TW9 PROPOSAL: First floor rear extension.

DATE RECEIVED: 9 May ADDRESS: : Lyndurst Avenue, TW2 PROPOSAL: Proposed single storey and rear extension.

DATE RECEIVED: 10 May ADDRESS: Worple Way, TW10 PROPOSAL: Two-storey rear extension, small bay window to the front.

© Photography by Tim Crocker

spruced up The Ark Academy in Putney, which replaced the failing Elliott School in September 2012, has been undergoing renovations since 2013, but now the school is ready to show off its new look.

The £30million development started with the demolition of the gym that starred as the location for the nativity scene in Love Actually (2003).

Before the school was taken over by academy chain Ark, the council was forced to sell off some of the school’s land in order to help pay for the renovations,

which included approximately 45 per cent of its playing fields.

The council brought in architecture company Hawkins Brown to turn the Grade II-listed building that was built in 1956 and transform it into a 21st century school, while retaining the building’s history. Head teacher Alison Downey said: “It’s such a light and airy space and we now have state-of-the-art specialist teaching spaces with the best facilities in PE, Art and Music. All of this is set within six landscaped acres of outside space.”

The school has been rated ‘good’

Ark Putney Academy, Pullman Gardens, SW15 3DG, 020 8788 3421, arkputney.org

PLANNed roadworks and closures

, 2-8 June

vehicle crossing and carry out

15-22 June

maintenance works

Cardinal Avenue, KT2

minor maintenance repairs

Coombe Lane West, KT2

UKPN East & London

Gas service disconnection and

Richmond upon Thames

Lay new service to New

0800 028 4587

excavation in walkway

020 8891 1411

Victoria Hospital

National Grid Gas 0845 605 6677

14-27 June

Southern Gas Networks

20 June – 1 July

0845 026 0015

Arragon Road, TW1

Grena Road, TW9

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in every Ofsted category since the Ark takeover and was oversubscribed with students this academic year.

Additionally, it is now also one of the top schools in Wandsworth for ‘value added’ which measures the progress of students throughout their time at school.

Ark runs a network of 34 schools throughout the UK, all of which are non-selective and have made success stories out of a number of failing schools.

Sewer failure

13-15 June

Carry out repairs

16-23 June

maintenance works

Ferry Road, SW13

Richmond upon Thames

Alwyne Road, SW19

Thames Water

Reconstruct and widen existing

020 8891 1411

Network operations

0845 9200 800

CH N U LA M E O H W O SH M M ER SU HONYWOOD COLLECTION

RICHMOND WATERFRONT

KEW GARDENS

RICHMOND HIGH STREET

RECEPTION ROOM

LUXURY FAMILY HOMES SET WITHIN RIVERSIDE PARKLAND Fitzroy Gate, a collection of four, five and six bedroom family homes set within the grounds of a Grade II listed Manor House and surrounded by acres of beautifully landscaped parkland. Just a short journey from Central London and under a mile from Richmond, Fitzroy Gate offers not just the perfect home, but a place to relax and unwind.

Prices from £1,250,000. For more information, call 020 3797 4929 Register your interest for the Showhome launch with the sales team Sales & Marketing Suite open daily from 10am to 5pm Fitzroy Gate, Richmond Road, Old Isleworth, TW7 CGIs are indicative only. Prices correct at time of print.

www.fitzroygate.co.uk Proud to be a member of the Berkeley Group of companies

Montague Road, Richmond TW10 A stunning family house on Richmond Hill's most sought after road.

This property offers spacious and lateral accommodation arranged over 3 floors. 6 bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms, 4 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, laundry room, gym, large south-west facing garden, cellar, off street parking for several cars. EPC:E. Approximately 445.8 sq m (4,798 sq ft)

Freehold

Guide price: £5,950,000

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

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Marlborough Road, Richmond TW10 A fabulous house on a highly desirable residential road on Richmond Hill The house is arranged over 4 floors offering superb entertaining spaces and a beautifully landscaped garden.

5 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms, cloakroom, entrance hall, reception room, kitchen/dining/family room, study, dressing room, gym, utility room, boot room, garden, off street parking. EPC:D. Approximately 301 sq m (3,239 sq ft)

Freehold

Guide price: £4,250,000

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

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

KnightFrank.co.uk/RCH150075

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Castle Court, Brewhouse Lane, Putney SW15 Two bedroom apartment for sale in Putney A stylish and contemporary top floor duplex two bedroom apartment situated in a very popular riverside development in Putney. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, guest WC, kitchen/reception room, two balconies, entertainment room, roof terrace. EPC: F. Approximately 186 sq m (2,002 sq ft).

Leasehold: approximately 984 years remaining

KnightFrank.co.uk/barnes barnes@knightfrank.com 020 3371 3130

KnightFrank.co.uk/riverside riverside@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7970

Guide price: £1,625,000

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KnightFrank.co.uk/BNS150142

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Guide price: £6,000,000

Murray Road, Wimbledon SW19 Master bedroom suite, 5 further bedrooms (3 en suite), family bathroom, drawing room, kitchen/dining/family room, study, gym/7th bedroom, cinema/bar/games room, w.c, utility, garden, off street parking. EPC: B. Approximatley 517.6 sq m (5,572 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8946 0026

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Guide price: £4,650,000

Coombe Park, Coombe KT2 Master bedroom suite, 5 further bedrooms (2 en suite), family bathroom, shower room, drawing room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, family/media room, secondary kitchen, utility, wc, garden, garage, off street parking. EPC: C. Approximately 540.4 sq m (5,717 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8946 0026

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Richmond Hill A wonderful six bedroom family home, well presented throughout, providing well balanced accommodation and retaining many period features. The heart of the property is on the airy lower ground floor, where the kitchen opens onto a stunning conservatory and on to a lovely private garden. EPC: E

£4,500,000 Freehold • • • • • •

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

6 Bedrooms 5 Reception Rooms 5 Bathrooms Period House Private Garden Off-street parking

Wimbledon Striking and intelligently designed 5 bedroom detached family house.

Ideally situated between both Wimbledon Town and Village, this bright and attractive home with south facing garden offers a wonderful sense of space and accommodation arranged over just two floors. EPC: C

£2,495,000 Freehold • • • • • •

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

Detached Home Refurbished & Extended Five Bedrooms 2/3 Receptions Two Driveways South Facing Garden

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

Putney A stunning and immaculately-presented, contemporary, new-build house set within a private development of three houses, comprising four bedrooms, three bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen, reception with double-height glass atrium, private rear garden and parking for two cars. Totalling 2416 sq. ft, the house is ultra-modern in design with a cantilevered concrete staircase and solar panelling. EPC: B

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

£1,950,000 Freehold • • • • • •

Freehold house Under floor heating Double-height atrium Master suite with private roof-terrace Rear garden Off-street parking for two cars

Putney A stunning four bedroom period house with three bathrooms (two en-suite), two reception rooms and a bright and spacious kitchen/breakfast/family room.

This semi detached house also has an attractive 68 foot rear garden with gated off-street parking accessed from Danemere Street. EPC: D

£2,395,000 Freehold • • • • • •

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

Semi detached freehold house, Three bathrooms (two en-suite), Private mature rear garden (68 ft), Gated off street parking, Wine cellar/gym, Utility room

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Barnes A stunning end-of-terrace Victorian house in the heart of Barnes village with an exceptional rear garden. The property offers features that include high ceilings, period fireplaces, sash windows and a bright and spacious kitchen/breakfast room. EPC: D

£1,750,000 Freehold • • • • • •

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

End of Terrace Exceptional garden Close to High Street/ transport links Period fireplaces Sash windows High ceilings

East Sheen A beautiful and stylish four bedroom house which is located on a quiet street in East Sheen. The house is tastefully decorated and recently modernised throughout, incorporating contemporary living space, whilst maintaining and enhancing traditional features. At the back of the north facing garden (May to October, sunny all day), there is a versatile studio room with electricity. EPC:D

£1,375,000 Freehold • • • • • •

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

Reception room Open plan kitchen/breakfast room Four bedrooms Two bathrooms Rear garden Sonos sound system

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

Hampton Hill A truly stunning and substantial double-fronted detached Victorian family home situated in one of Hampton Hill’s most premier roads. Offering well proportioned and versatile family accommodation of approximately 4779 sq. ft. on a generous plot including large front and rear gardens. EPC:E

£3,250,000 Freehold • • • • • •

Hamptons Teddington Office Sales. 020 8945 5026| Lettings. 020 8945 5027

8 Bedrooms 5 Reception Rooms 5 Bathrooms Detached House Generous Gardens Garage and Off-Street Parking

Cardigan Road, Barnes Village, SW13

ÂŁ4500pcm Unfurnished

Fabulous 5 bedroom period family home, central Barnes location, 2 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms, extended family kitchen, garden, to be newly decorated and re-carpeted. Available end of July 2016.

Barker Close, Kew, TW9

ÂŁ1825pcm Part/Unfurnished

Large 2 double bedroom split level apartment in this private, small gated development. Large bathroom, guest cloakroom, open plan kitchen and living room and allocated off-street parking. A short walk to Kew Gardens Station. Available end of June 16.

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BUXTON ROAD East Sheen SW14

A beautifully presented Victorian cottage set in a quiet road within reach of two mainline stations, schools and the shops in Sheen.

Barnes

020 8878 1115 charlotte.godley@carterjonas.co.uk

Reception room • 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms • Unfurnished • Garage EPC rating E

£715.38 pw*/£3,100 pcm*

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CASTELNAU CASTELNAU Barnes Barnes SW13 SW13

A A magnificent magnificent double double fronted fronted flat of exceptional flat of exceptional proportions proportions occupying occupying the the entire entire ground ground floor floor of a detached Victorian of a detached Victorian villa. villa.

2 reception rooms • 3 bedrooms 2 reception rooms • 3 bedrooms Bathroom • Private rear garden • OffBathroom • Private rear garden • Offstreet parking • Backing onto London street parking • Backing onto London Wetland Centre • EPC rating D Wetland Centre • EPC rating D

Guide Guide price price £1,800,000 £1,800,000

Barnes Barnes Village Village

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

Wimbledon Village

£7,350,000

A newly built yet traditional style family home designed by a local architect to exacting standards quietly located in a sought after road in the heart of the Village with rooftop views of the All England Lawn tennis Club and Centre Court.

Entrance hall • drawing room • study • kitchen/family ‘super room’ • games room • media room • gym • master bedroom suite • 6 further bedrooms • 6 further bath/shower rooms (5 en-suite) • landscaped garden • off-street parking • ER/B

Coombe

£6,450,000

An impressive detached house in approx. 0.93 of an acre with spacious and versatile accommodation backing onto Coombe Wood Golf Course and close to Richmond Park with exceptional views and superb leisure suite.

4 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast room • conservatory/sitting room • 6 bedrooms • dressing room • 8 bath/shower rooms • snooker room • swimming pool • separate annexe • landscaped gardens • gated drive and double garage • ER/C

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

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Wimbledon Village

£6,000,000

Wimbledon Village

£3,175,000

Newly built close to Wimbledon Village and Common.

In one of Wimbledon Village’s most sought after roads.

Large drawing room • study/dining room • super kitchen/dining/ family room • cinema • gym/bedroom 7 • master bedroom suite • 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • landscaped gardens • OSP • ER/B

Reception room • dining room • study • kitchen/ breakfast room • 6 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms • cellar • southerly garden • OSP • ER/E

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Coombe End

£4,250,000

With potential for extensions subject to planning permission.

£3,250,000

In a picturesque setting on the private Coombe Estate.

Double reception room • study • 2 further reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast room • 5 double bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • lovely gardens • garage • OSP ER/F

3 open plan receptions • kitchen/breakfast room • 6 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms • loft with potential for conversion • 106’ southerly garden • double garage • carriage drive • extensive parking • ER/D

Wimbledon

Wimbledon

£3,485,000

With good views over Wimbledon Park Golf course.

Double reception room • study • spacious kitchen/ family room • 6 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms • 117’ south west facing garden • garage • OSP ER/F

£1,750,000

A bright and beautiful top floor south facing flat.

Elegant reception hall, • drawing room • kitchen/dining room • 2 double bedrooms • study/snug (formerly bed 3) • 2 bathrooms • utility room • parking space • ER/D

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

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Suffolk Road SW13 £3,150,000 A stunning, six-bedroom detached house, with a large 70ft mature garden and off-street parking, conveniently positioned close to Barnes Village and Hammersmith Broadway. Freehold. EPC=E

• Six bedrooms • Four reception rooms •Approx 2,800 sqft • Private driveway Barnes Sales: 020 8563 8333 sales.bar@marshandparsons.co.uk

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