South West Residents' Journal (RWPB) May

MAY 2016 • Issue 37

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Dear Resident, It’s the precious month when we have two bank holidays outside of Easter and Christmas, and here at the Journal we’ve made sure to rustle up plenty of suggestions of how to spend your time.

We’ve had globetrotting on the brain this month as Elizabeth Finney speaks to Jonny Bealby of Wild Frontiers about his international escapades on page 26, as well as children’s author Abi Elphinstone about her research travels and the Barnes Children’s Literature Festival on page 28.

Emily Adams adds her thoughts on the noise over new The Jungle Book film on page 11 and Elizabeth Finney finds out all about the past, present and bright future of the Wimbledon Windmill on page 32. Finally, we’re welcoming spring with our birth stone-themed fashion round-up on page 18. All this, alongside plenty of lifestyle and local news, keeps team RWPB in the know this May. We hope you enjoy the issue.

COVER: UK Pavilion, The Hive installation in Milan. Photography by Mark Hadden, courtesy of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (page 5).

Managing Editor Francesca Lee

Managing Director Eren Ellwood

Editorial Lead Elizabeth Finney

General Manager Fiona Fenwick

Editorial Assistant Emily Adams

Senior Designer Daniel Poole

Editorial Intern Dorothy Musariri

Publishing Director Giles Ellwood

Editor-in-Chief Lesley Ellwood

Executive Director Sophie Roberts

Client Relationship Manager Friday Dalrymple Sales Executives Joe Rutherford Kate Emmett Production Hugo Wheatley Jamie Steele Danny Lesar Alice Ford

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

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Coming soon

Cult Screens has recently announced that it’ll be setting up an outdoor cinema at York House just in time for the summer season. With floor cushions, single and double bean bags, deck chairs and directors’ chairs, Cult Screens is bringing comfort to the outdoors and there are plans to screen Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Pulp Fiction and Dirty Dancing. There’ll be a choice of food and drink including themed drinks, popcorn and street food.

Tickets £9.50-£32, please visit the website for more details, cultscreens.co.uk

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A girl’s best friend

Putney-based gemologist and Central Saint Martins graduate Sammie Jo Coxon has recently launched an exciting new collection called Demeter, named after the Greek goddess of harvest and protector of marriage. The collection features striking combinations of aquamarines, diamonds, freshwater pearls and white sapphires, with geometric design elements threading through each intricate piece. The collection includes some gorgeous and versatile designs – however if you think outside of the box, Sammie also offers a bespoke service.

Demeter ring, £5,450, and earrings, from £3,000, Tribus bangle, £9,600, sammiejocoxon.com

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Get down to business

The Kingston Business Excellence Awards are officially open to entries. Celebrating the best businesses in the borough, the awards are now in their fourth year with 13 categories to enter, including Independent Retailer of the Year, Commitment to the Community and Best Charity or Social Enterprise. Businesses have until 24 June to get there entries in ahead of the shortlist announcement and the Gala Dinner in October. kingstonawards.co.uk TW9

Photography © Mark Hadden

looking forward

Next month sees the welcome return of the Kew Fete, complete with dog show, tug of war, charity raffle, traditional Victorian fairground and a large selection of stalls to peruse. The Stage will see a variety of performers including Buddy Flame and the Rockets, Mad Stick Dog and Rupert’s Blues. Last year the event raised more than £19,000 for various local charities.

Free, 11am-6pm, 18 June, Kew Green, TW9 3AP, kewfete.org

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The buzz in kew

Next month The Hive, a stunning installation designed by Wolfgang Buttress, will be making its way to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew after a spectacular run as the centrepiece of the gold medal winning UK Pavilion at the 2015 Milan Expo. The piece has been constructed from thousands of pieces of aluminium that are accompanied by orchestral sounds and LED lights, which respond to activity within a real beehive.

The installation will be surrounded by a wildflower meadow that will contribute to this beautifully immersive and multi-sensory experience.

Royal Botanic Gardens, TW9 3AB, 020 8332 5655, kew.org SW15

New kid on the block

A new £1.9million classroom block named the Cedar Building has recently been opened at Granard School in Putney by local author and illustrator Michael Foreman. The new block, which houses eight classrooms, a cloakroom, toilets, a kitchen, staff room and space for afterschool childcare, is named after the 300-year-old Cedar tree in the school’s grounds and is part of the borough-wide effort to ensure there are enough school places for every child in the area.

Granard School, Cortis Road, SW15 6XA, 020 8788 3606, granardprimary.co.uk

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King of the kitchen

It has been announced that Michelin starred chef Tom Aikens, best known for his restaurant Tom’s Kitchen, will be creating a sumptuously exclusive menu for the VIP and Hospitality packages at the Hampton Court Palace Festival. Your evening will include a Champagne and canapé reception, a specially designed two-course dinner accompanied by a carefully-selected range of wine and coffee to name just a few of the perks. Tom Aikens said: “I am very excited to create a special menu for the Hampton Court Palace Festival, it is always a great highlight of the calendar year and I am greatly looking forward to it.” hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com

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This is not just a donation…

The manager of the Richmond Marks & Spencer Samantha Deller popped over to The Poppy Factory last month to present the charity with a donation totalling £2,015 after her team nominated The Poppy Factory as its Charity of the Year for 2015. The Poppy Factory head of fundraising Liz George said: “We are really grateful to Samantha, her staff and their customers for all their contributions, which are invaluable for our work to help disabled veterans.” poppyfactory.org

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On your bike

Founded in Putney in 1854, The Royal Hospital for Neurodisability is the oldest hospital and medical charity in the UK. This summer, they’re taking part in the Prudential Ride 100, in which they’ll cycle past some of London’s greatest landmarks over 100 miles of closed roads, and they would love you to join them. They are challenging local residents to raise £500 for the Royal Hospital and they have 20 spaces left, waiting to be filled. On your marks, get set, cycle!

To get a registration form email events@rhn.org.uk or call 020 8780 4560

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Run, Richmond, Run!

Last month, the Richmond Running Festival announced its new Richmond Marathon Race, taking place on 18 September. This will be Richmond RUNFEST’s first Olympiccycle and will start inside the Royal Botanic Gardens, running through the Hampton Court Palace grounds. Race director Tom Bedford said: “This event has been three ears in the making and would not have happened without the great support of Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace, Richmond Council and Kingston Council.” Richmond RUNFEST was first launched in 2013 by Mo Farah in Kew Gardens with a half marathon and a 10k run. richmondrunningfestival.com

BELMONT HOUSE N U R S I N G

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Beautiful new care home in Sutton

What matters to you, matters to us Belmont House is a start of the art new care home, located in the ancient parish of Sutton.

We are dedicated to providing consistent, dignified and respectful residential, nursing and dementia care delivered by compassionate people for whom care giving is a vocation.

Residents will be able to live the life they wish in a very comfortable and luxurious setting.

Don’t just take our word for it, come and see for yourself, our marketing suite is now open for viewings.

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Melodic Wednesday Budding opera singers and music junkies will be pleased to know that the Opera Foundry will launch its Opera Language Series, starting with Italian on 7 May. With the show set to begin at 7.30pm, singers will be accompanied by piano music directed by acclaimed conductor Richard Cartmale. The night will include pieces from the likes of Gioachino Rossini and Vincenzo Bellini among others.

English and German performances will follow later in the series. £15, free for under-16s, 7.30pm, St John the Divine Church, Kew Road, TW9 2NA, opera-foundry.com Courtesy of Mark Gray Photography

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Axel Scheffler at the 2015 Barnes Children’s Literature Festival, photo by Liesel Böckl

As part of this year’s Barnes Children’s Literature Festival, Dame Jacqueline Wilson will be making an appearance to discuss her new book Rent a Bridesmaid. Jacqueline will also be sharing her life stories, talking about her most-loved books and characters, including everyone’s favourite teenager, Tracy Beaker, and revealing her favourites from her collection. There will also be the chance to ask questions. Authors David Melling, Gyles Brandreth, Philip Womack, Smriti Prasadam-Halls and illustrator Axel Scheffler will also be involved in events at the festival.

In various locations, please visit website for ticket prices and venue details, barneskidslitfest.org

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EVENTS Back with a Bang

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Some of the original members of the KT Bush Band will be taking you back to the 1960s and reviving old memories at The Half Moon in Putney this month. The band last performed there 39 years ago and, until now, that was their last live show. During the performance they will be sharing stories and memories from past gigs in between renditions of their classic tunes, such as James and the Cold Gun and Them Heavy People.

Tickets £12, 8pm, 93 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 1EU, 020 8780 9383, halfmoon.co.uk

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[LOCAL INTEREST] Fun Field Day

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Bushy Park’s biggest MAY event this year, Chestnut Sunday, will take place on 8 May and it’s looking like it is going to be a fun-filled day. The event will include a parade at 12.30pm on Chestnut Avenue with vintage bicycles as well as military vehicles from World War II. Entertainment will include music from local school jazz bands and there will be a selection of rides to enjoy, including the old fairground carousel, and not forgetting the stalls selling refreshments.

Free, 12.30pm-4.30pm, Park Road, TW12 2EJ, 0300 0612 250, royalparks.org.uk

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A selection of the best happenings in the area Dorothy Musariri

18-20 MAY

Weirdly Wonderful

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Ham Estate, courtesy of the NT, photograph by John Millar

Walks gone by If you’re planning a day at Ham House, you might want to consider starting your journey at Richmond Station. The National Trust is offering a series of free guided walks from the station to Ham House and Garden where you can take in some of the stunning spots in this part of the borough. The scenic walks will include Richmond Hill, Petersham Meadows, the Thames towpath and other historical hotspots made timeless by previous residents of Ham’s estate. Get your walking boots on and get ready to see Ham in a whole new light.

Free with general admission, 11am-1pm, please visit website for more details, Ham House, Ham Street, TW10 7RS, 020 8940 1950, nationaltrust.org.uk

As part of Wandsworth Arts Festival, a site-specific promenade performance by People Show 131 will take place this month at Putney Library. The show, in partnership with the University of Roehampton and Putney Library, will run for 30-45 minutes.

People Show is popular for its resourcefulness and creativity and the cast has been known to stage past shows in telephone boxes and on water. Its founder Mark Long will publish his book next year on the history of the theatre company. £5, times vary, please see website for more details, Disraeli Road, SW15 2DR, 020 7729 1841, wandsworthfringe.com

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There’s a rumble in the jungle The Journal gets nostalgic watching the remake of the Disney classic The Jungle Book EMILY ADAMS

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here’s always a fear when watching a remake that it won’t live up to the lofty expectations that come from seeing the original. Starting life as a book, Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book has become a cult classic among generations since the animation film was released in 1967. Now almost 50 years on, the live-action remake is here, and in 3D too, don’t you know. Directed by Jon Favreau, we see the most advanced CGI animation take on old-fashioned storytelling, and together, you’ll be relieved to know it triumphs.

If you’ve somehow managed to overlook Kipling’s timeless tale, here’s a brief update: ‘Mancub’ Mowgli is forced to flee from the jungle, his one and only home, after the terrorising tiger Shere Khan threatens his life. Along with Bagheera the panther and everyone’s favourite bear Baloo, Mowgli must grow up quickly as he embarks on a treacherous journey of self-discovery.

The role of Mowgli is expertly taken on by 12-yearold Neel Sethi, but being the only human character acting in the film, there’s a lot resting on such young shoulders. Not only did he have to take on an iconic role loved by so many generations, he had to do so while acting opposite puppets with no human emotion to

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It’s not simply a children’s film anymore, The Jungle Book has grown up

react to, something even the best actors have admitted to struggling with. If the story of The Jungle Book doesn’t interest you, watch this film purely for Sethi’s acting, because at only 12 years old, I reckon we’ll be seeing a lot more of him on the big screen.

Alongside Sethi is an impressive line-up of seasoned actors: Bill Murray voices the loveable Baloo, Ben Kingsley is Bagheera the protective panther, Christopher Walken plays King Louie the chief orangutan and Lupita Nyong’o takes on the role of Raksha, Mowgli’s surrogate wolf mother.

Scarlett Johansson may grace the screen as the sinister snake Kaa for all of three minutes, but of all the characters she’s the one that stays with me the longest. Her signature husky voice works perfectly as the dangerously hypnotic snake, chilling me to the bone.

As a child I have distinct memories of The Jungle Book being a playful, adventurefilled film with moments of peril to keep me on the edge of my seat, but this version is much darker – it’s not simply a children’s film anymore, The Jungle Book has grown up.

Thankfully, Baloo is on hand to lighten the mood with quick quips about his neverending honey obsession.

A heart-warming standout scene for me has to be seeing Mowgli straddling Baloo’s chest as they float down the river singing the unforgettable The Bare Necessities. I’m pleased to see that the famously upbeat songs in the original film haven’t been forgotten.

Knowing what this movie means to so many people, Favreau has clearly taken care to stay true to the story, and as a fearful Disney fan, I’m grateful for it. Forget about your worries and your strife, this Disney remake is more than welcome to join the collection.

The Jungle Book is in cinemas now

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FROM 18 MAY

X-Men: Apocalypse Directed by Bryan Singer / Starring Sophie Turner, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, Evan Peters, Rose Byrne, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac

Is it possible to achieve the cinema experience at home?

The anticipation for X-Men: Apocalypse is palpable amid the spike in superhero productions here in the UK. It follows the world-dominating success X-Men: Days of Future Past, and tells the story of the first and most powerful mutant in the Marvel universe. The mutant Apocalypse (Oscar Isaac) wakes after thousands of years to find the world not to his liking. In the next story in the X-Men saga Apocalypse starts recruiting to his team with plans to lead a new world order and to cleanse mankind. Invincible and immortal, Apocalypse seems to be unstoppable, and while the world hangs by a thread, Professor X ( James McAvoy) and Raven ( Jennifer Lawrence) must lead their team of young X-Men to stop him.

Big screen entertainment is becoming an increasingly popular option for a cinematic experience to indulge yourself with. However, visiting your local complex has so far been the only option, but at the cost of practicality and comfort. Luckily, advanced home cinemas now match the quality of local screens to provide exactly that, with the big plus of having it right in the luxury of your home.

Advanced innovations in home cinemas now enable you to look no further than your living room to achieve superb performance. It is now possible to

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enjoy big screen entertainment without being tied into a schedule, meaning that you can instantly stream thousands of box office titles and pause it whenever you like, which is especially handy when you want to get up for drinks or a snack!

Another advantage of bespoke home cinemas is that unlike off-the-shelf kits, they are absolutely versatile and can be designed based on your preferences, as well as room size or type to achieve the

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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

ultimate performance. Whether you are converting an unused space like an attic or basement or refurbishing your living room for high definition entertainment, a bespoke cinema can be crafted to complement and enhance your home using only the best components.

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The Danish Girl

Directed by Tom Hooper Starring Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, Amber Heard, Matthias Schoenaerts

23 MAY

The Big Short

The Revenant ©Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

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The Revenant

Directed by Adam McKay

Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu

Starring Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, Christian

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy,

Bale, Selena Gomez, Steve Carell

Domhnall Gleeson, Will Poulter, Paul Anderson

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Friends with benefits Friends of Kew will be able to take advantage of early entry to the gardens from now until 30 September this year. The gates will open to Friends of Kew and their complementary free guest from 8am-10am (excluding 9 and 10 May), when they can enjoy the exclusive breakfast offer at the Victoria Plaza café as well as the peaceful gardens before the glasshouses, galleries and shops open along with the gates at 10am. There’s no booking required; just bring your Friend Card to gain entry at the Victoria Gate.

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

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home & garden Local treats for the homemakers and mud enthusiasts of south west London Perfectly askew Blooming beautiful This month sees the launch of the much-anticipated Richmond Borough in Bloom competition, which has been running throughout the borough for more than 25 years. There are 10 categories up for grabs, including front gardens, residential frontage, driveways, community building, hotel or pub, Village in Bloom and business. The judging will continue for some months, and will focus on a huge range of features, such as colour, impact and the benefit to wildlife. richmondboroughinbloom.co.uk

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Copenhagen-based design studio Frama has been making waves in south west London with its innovative collection of homeware. From sleek black stoneware crockery to industrial-style lighting, it hits the nail of modern design clean on the head. Our favourite has to be the eccentric 9.5° chair – walking the line between practicality and art, this functional piece ticks every box. Made in Sweden and crafted from ash wood, it’s available to purchase online or from Blåbär in Putney.

9.5° chair from Frama by B. Fex, £399, available from 3A Lacy Road, SW15 1NH, 020 8780 2723, blabar.london / framacph.com

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A talented bunch If you’re looking to go above and beyond when dressing your home with flowers then you should pop along to a Bunches and Pots flower-arranging class. They range from a two-and-a half-hour starter class (£75) to a twoweek course (£1,000), so you can tailor your green-thumbed escapades to exactly what you want to achieve.

Bunches & Pots, 119 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 1EX, 020 8780 0525, bunchesandpots.co.uk

Copper hangers

London Farmers’ Markets Saturdays, 9am-1pm Twickenham: Holly Road Car Park, TW1 4HF Wimbledon: Wimbledon Park Primary School, Havana Road, SW19 8EJ lfm.org.uk

Reel Farmers’ Markets Saturdays, 10am-4.30pm Heron Square, TW9 1EJ reelfarmers.co.uk

Habitat’s SS16 collection focuses on a range of raw materials accompanied by a rainbow of colours. Its new selection of ceiling lights in particular has caught our attention – a copper or brass lampshade can create a cosy and slightly muted effect, giving a minimalist room some edge.

Antwerp copper metal light, £120, Marlowe smoked glass light, £60, Aerial copper metal light, £45, Habitat, Weir Road, SW19 8UG, 0345 640 7060, habitat.co.uk

Duck Pond Artisan Market Sundays and Bank Holiday Monday, 10.30am-5pm Heron Square, TW9 1EJ duckpondmarket.com

Barnes Farmers’ Markets Saturdays, 10am-2pm Essex House Surgery, Station Road, SW13 0LW barnesfarmersmarket.co.uk

Succulent Spring

Photography by Christina Wentworth

For the Love of local

Here at the Journal we’ve fallen head over heels for succulents as a quirky décor alternative to houseplants. Easy to look after, they can give any space a real air of freshness. Bramble & Moss in Richmond has some beautiful offerings, including this beautiful collection of plants in a metal tray.

Succulents Tray, £28, 60 Hill Rise, TW10 6UB, 020 8332 2268, brambleandmoss.co.uk

Kew Village Market First Sunday of the month, 10am-2pm Station Parade, TW9 3PZ kewvillagemarket.org

Putney Pier Art Market Sundays, 12noon-6pm St Mary’s Church Square, SW15 1RB wandsworth.gov.uk

Scent from Heaven Last month The White Company launched its new Spa collection as well as a summer home fragrance range. Spa consists of two scents called Relax and Restore, both of which use essential oils and a natural base. The collection ranges from candles to body balms, so it’s easy to immerse yourself in luxury. The Summer home fragrance is inspired by British beaches edged with sea salt-flecked rocks – perfect preparation for our favourite season.

Large Summer candle, £55, Relax and Restore luxury candles, both £25 each, available from 14-16 Market Place, KT1 1JP, 020 3551 6683, thewhitecompany.com

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[LIFESTYLE] The Gusbourne Estate

International wine tastings 12pm-1pm, 7 May Petersham Cellar This exciting event entitled Exploring Southern Italian Wines will introduce guests to a selection of live wines from Sicily, Puglia and Campania, rne Estate

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2009 Reserve Brut, Digby Fine English

For the love of wine In celebration of English Wine Week on 28 May – 3 June, we thought we’d clue you in on all the local retailers where you can find England’s finest grapes ELIZABETH FINNEY

flavour. Southern Italy enjoys a slightly warmer climate and this can often result in over-ripened grapes which produces a more stewed flavour – though notably, in recent years, temperature control in the wineries has yielded fresher flavours.

Additionally, in keeping with this month’s celebrations, the Petersham Cellar also stocks some gorgeous English wines. £20, Petersham Nurseries, Church Lane, TW10 7AB, 020 8940 5230, petershamcellar.com 6pm-8pm, 25 May Glug Wines Dee Kapoor and his wonderful team of wine-buffs will be holding a wine

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The 1960s saw the initial rise of Oddbins from the West End. It’s now a wellestablished name in households across the UK, so it seems fitting that they stock some homegrown fizz. The Gusbourne Estate Sparkling Rosé has been described in The Independent as having “a delicate hue that on the nose gives gently spiced biscuits, shortcake, strawberries, cream and red apples.” This is a lovely alternative to your go-to bottle of prosecco this spring.

137 St Margaret’s Road, TW1 1RG, 020 8892 2136, oddbins.com

Lea & Sandeman first opened in Fulham in 1988 and now has four shops across south west London. Its English offerings focus on Brut wines and includes the triumphant Coates & Seely 2009 Blanc de Blancs – made using chardonnay grapes in Hampshire, it’s been described by The Telegraph’s Victoria Moore as being “intensely toasty with a lemon and green apple sharpness quickening through it.”

51 High Street, SW13 9LN, 020 8878 8643, leaandsandeman.co.uk

Zealand this month – launched in 1997

Philglas & Swiggot

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Majestic Wine Wimbledon

Founded in 1991 in Battersea, Philglas & Swiggot has since expanded into Marylebone and Richmond, becoming a much-loved resource. The Richmond branch routinely stocks Gusbourne Estate Blanc de Blancs 2010, which bursts with classic chardonnay aromas of apple and citrus combined with a touch of tarte tatin richness. It also carries Court Garden 2013 Classic Cuvee, a tangy Brut-style English sparkling wine with a long finish.

64 Hill Rise, TW10 6UB, 020 8332 6031, philglas-swiggot.com

The Wimbledon Village store opened in 1997, and since then Bayley & Sage has been welcomed to Parsons Green and Turnham Green. Bayley & Sage currently has a 2009 Reserve Brut from Digby Fine English – it’s said to be fruity, with notes of apple and peach, with a swift and biscuitlike finish. Digby’s suggestion is that this bubbly beauty is ‘quaffed’ alongside smoked salmon or ‘delectable oddities’ from your local cheesemonger.

60 High Street, SW19 5EE, 020 8946 9904, bayley-sage.co.uk

The annual Summer Showcase tasting

by Graeme Avery and Chris Cowper, the Sileni vineyards and winery are situated near on the east coast of the North Island and produce a delicious array of wines. Simply get in touch with Dee via the website for more information and to RSVP to what promises to be an intimate and enjoyable event.

Free, 242 Upper Richmond Road, SW15 6TG, 07887 953 165, glugwines.co.uk 6.30pm-8.30pm, 26 May

at Majestic Wine in Wimbledon takes place this month – a fun and informal tasting of some sumptuous wines alongside delicious cheeses where you can select your favourite summer tipple. The Wimbledon Brewery will also be showcasing a range of fantastic craft beers. RSVP by emailing wim@majestic.co.uk or call the shop.

Free, 165-167 The Broadway, SW19 1NE, 020 8543 8125, majestic.co.uk

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Barbecue fundamentals from the team at Parson’s Nose The first wafts of smoke have appeared in the neighbourhoods, which is a sure sign that barbecue season is here. We butchers love a barbecue, and over the course of the next few months we will share our top tips for getting the most out of your summer barbecue cuts.

To begin with, here are the fundamentals.

Good-quality charcoal is really important. We stock charcoal produced in the Kent and Surrey woodlands from sustainably-sourced, FSC-accredited English hardwoods such as oak and ash, which add a great smoky flavour to

We’ve been awaiting the launch of The Ivy Café with bated breath for some time now, but on 1 June it will fling open its doors to offer an all-day menu including breakfast, elevenses, cream tea and dinner – all bases have been covered.

Diners can expect an intimate eating experience with décor by the critically-acclaimed Martin Brudnizki Design Studio and menus by The Ivy Collection’s executive chef Sean Burbidge.

This will certainly be an Ivy League establishment at the heart of the village.

75 High Street, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5EQ, theivycafewimbledon.com

the food. The optimal cooking point is when the coals have heated up and then cooled to grey. More expensive charcoal will hold the heat for a long time, whereas cheaper coal will cool quickly and leave you with half-cooked food.

Take meat out of the fridge at least one hour before cooking. This evens out the temperature in the meat and means it will cook through more evenly, reducing the risk of undercooking and making your job as a chef much easier.

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

Start larger joints of meat (like racks of ribs) in the oven first as this will mean less cooking time on the barbecue and leaves you to focus on caramelising the crust properly. It’s also the perfect opportunity to apply sticky glazes, adding even more flavour.

Be generous with seasoning, but not until just before cooking. If you season too early, you run the risk of drawing out too much moisture and drying out the meat. Buy good-quality sea salt and use it liberally. Don’t cook in the flame – not only will it cook the outside of your meat too quickly, leaving the inside raw, but with certain meats, the fat can catch fire.

Never pour juices or marinades from the raw meat back onto the cooked cuts.

Also, make sure you have separate tongs for raw and cooked meats to avoid crosscontamination of bacteria.

88 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 1LL, 020 8788 6160, parsonsnose.co.uk

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Photography by Vanessa Berberian

Sandwiching hour Gail’s artisan bakery is launching a range of scrummy sandwiches to coincide with British Sandwich Week (8-14 May) that will be available throughout the rest of the year. The large selection includes mini avocado and egg on a cream bun, Mayfield Swiss cheese on spelt sourdough, salmon and cress on Russian rye sourdough and meatloaf on spelt cholla alongside many other layered masterpieces. Thank goodness we don’t have to say goodbye after just one week.

49 Church Road, SW13 9HH, 020 8741 0987, gailsbread.co.uk

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Rambles about Shambles The Journal heads to Teddington to sample some new seasonal delights at Shambles Restaurant elizabeth finney

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ith the promise of a brand-new seasonal Italian menu that will change daily, I hop on the fastest train to the picturesque town of Teddington to visit Shambles, a family-run restaurant that has been serving the Borough of Richmond for more than 40 years. The Grade II-listed, 17th-century building was a butcher shop for 250 years, hence the restaurant’s name Shambles, which refers to a butcher’s stall.

I’m welcomed into a stunning space with exposed brick walls and cool stone floors, with meat hooks suspended from the ceiling and vintage scales by the door – a nod to the building’s rich history.

Sitting down inside with a view of the stunning and surprisingly vast summer garden, Shambles’ co-owner and head chef Massimo serves me a glass of Col Vetoraz prosecco and a selection of artisan breads, made in-house, while I peruse a menu.

I opt for the Granchio “Bloody Mary” antipasti to start and leave the rest up to Massimo – for a full-blown traditional Italian meal, I trust him to go all out. My already high expectations of Shambles’ offerings are blown out of the water by

the mass of dishes that are presented, all accompanied with heavenly wine from Italy. My Bloody Mary crab is presented in the shell alongside crisp white bread and a glass of La Smilla Gavi di Gavi. It is remarkably fresh and flavoursome, perfectly treading the line between light and robust.

Next, Massimo appears with a vast primo course of three pastas – stinging nettle gnocchetti with ox cheek, ‘little ear’ pasta with fresh peas and a centrepiece of gorgeous pasta twists with tomato. While sipping on Cavalierino’s organic Donna Enrica red wine, I pounce on the food. I’m instantly blown away by the light springiness of the pastas and delicate combination of ingredients which, rather than weighing me down like a mass of pasta

“Considering the amount I’ve eaten, I’m tempted to stay indefinitely” sometimes can, it perfectly preps me for secondi.

Though I’m no longer hungry, this is irrelevant when a dish loaded with Massimo’s Sunday special is set down infront of me – a 14-hour slow-cooked rib of Scotch beef, topped with an enormous Yorkshire pudding and accompanied by sides of broccoli, butternut squash and roast potatoes.

Thank goodness there’s a glass of Palazzo della Torre Allegrini on hand to help me contemplate the mountain of food I’m about to embark on. My knife glides through

the beef as if it were butter and the taste is out of this world. Juicy with a hint of sweetness, this is the dish that renders me happily comatose.

All the sides are cooked to perfection too – not that I can make much of a dent in them, despite my best efforts.

I’m full and should on no account consume any more. These conclusions are swiftly destroyed by a large martini-like glass loaded with yoghurt foam, pomegranate seeds, smashed pistachio and homemade honeycomb is brought to the table, with a glass of ludicrously sweet Ambrosie Verduzzo, the floral notes of which perfectly offset the fruit and honey flavours in the dessert.

After a sobering espresso, Massimo encourages me to move (with some difficulty) to see the extensive garden behind the restaurant. A multitude of dining tables shrouded by a canopy of leaves, a boules pitch, a heated lounge area, a raised patio for private parties and a gorgeous little kitchen garden makes Shambles the perfect place to luxuriate on a sunny weekend in spring and, considering the amount I’ve eaten, I’m tempted to stay indefinitely.

85 High Street, Teddington, TW11 8HG, 020 8977 9398, shamblesbar-restaurant.co.uk

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Sleek in the city

Anticlockwise: Marni kick-flare cropped trousers, £530, Marni trunk mini satin bag, £1,030, Aurélie Bidermann diamond and tourmaline ring, £5,095, Chrissie Morris Jupiter crossover suede sandals, £465, all available from Matches Fashion, 36 High Street, SW19 5BY, 020 8947 9777, matchesfashion.com

[fashion]

going for green

As the emerald is the traditional May birth stone, here’s a selection of our favourite spring greens elizabeth finney

Pretty wild Unleash your wild side with a fierce print or a quirky heel – people will be green with envy.

Left: Idris silk printed top, £145, L.K.Bennett, 52-54 High Street, SW19 5AX, 020 8947 4507, lkbennett.com Below: Guilhermina Colby heels, £148, Anthropologie, 70-72 George Street, TW9 1HE, 020 8948 8697, anthropologie.com

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clutching at flowers We’re in love with this ladylike vintage-style clutch adorned with beautifully British flora. Wear with your favourite tea dress, a pair of understated court shoes and a chic spring hat and you’re ready for anything.

Oxford Rose turnlock clutch with detachable strap, £55, Cath Kidston, 3 High Street, SW19 5DX, 020 8944 1001, cathkidston.com

[LIFESTYLE] queen of the green screen

Jealous Beauty

Left: American Vintage Magdalena dress, £80, Question Air, 86 Church Road, SW13 ODQ, 020 8741 0816, question-air.com Below: Delfina Delettraz peridot, citrone and pearl ring, £650, Matches Fashion, 36 High Street, SW19 5BY, 020 8947 9777, matchesfashion.com

Dior 5 Couleurs Designer Palette, £43.50 Available from House of Fraser, 80 George Street, TW9 1HA, 020 8940 7761, houseoffraser.co.uk

“If your hair is done properly and you’re wearing good shoes, you can get away with anything.”

— Iris Apfel, fashion icon.

La Laque Couture in Peace Green, £19 Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, yslbeauty.co.uk

Totally jaded

YSL Indie Jaspe Couture Palette, £42.50 Available from House of Fraser, 80 George Street, TW9 1HA, 020 8940 7761, houseoffraser.co.uk

Mix up your look with a range of shades, textures and materials to kick-start your spring wardrobe. Simply add a blazer and your largest sunglasses to these Karen Millen pieces for a striking office look.

L-R: Suede bow sandal, £130, Textured knitted dress with geometric pattern and cap sleeves, £125, both Karen Millen, 7-9 Church Street, KT1 1RW, 020 8547 0382, karenmillen.com

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Barmy for blossom

Skincare advice from beauty consultant and therapist Rachel Staggs

This month Jo Malone launches a new zesty cologne (although we think it smells delicious enough for women to wear too) that is utterly perfect for gallivanting around in the springtime sunshine. The limited edition cologne draws you in with lemony top notes, followed by the all-important Nashi Blossom heart note and rounds off with a base of white musk.

Fresh and fruity, there are hints of crisp apples and pears in this gloriously juicy blend of aromas. £89 (100ml), 3 George Street, TW9 1JY, 0370 192 5971, jomalone.co.uk

Look better, live better, feel better.

At The Balcony we encourage our clients to follow Dr Murad’s three-phase approach to ensure optimum health and the best skin possible. Murad Method & Inclusive Health® addresses the needs of the whole person to understand the client’s skin concerns and what could be the underlying causes. What we know about the skin is that it is an external reflection of what is happening internally.

Inclusive Health has three key aspects: Topical Care: Using products to treat specific skin concerns and taking steps to protect the skin from future damage.

[news]

Internal care: Consuming the best

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

raw nutrients for cells with a healthy diet and supplements as appropriate to address energy levels and skin needs.

Emotional Self-Care: Focusing on ‘me time’ and how lifestyle choices can influence health and wellbeing.

How do I address Inclusive Health® within my treatments at The Balcony:

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Plentiful Pouting

The client scores areas of their health

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and lifestyle to uncover any underlying reasons for changes to the skin. The client then shares their key skin concerns, so I can personalise the treatment.

The skin is analysed, enabling me to assess it and make adjustments where needed to ensure the maximum benefits can be achieved. At the end of the treatment, the client receives a Dr Murad recipe to promote internal health.

Finally, homecare advice allows the client to continue to see topical benefits between treatments and to extend the benefits further. As I get to know the client, I’ll also share further nutritional advice, tips on how to improve sleep patterns and on how to reduce stress.

To book your complimentary exclusive health assessment, please get in touch.

020 8939 0385, rachelstaggs.co.uk

[LIFESTYLE]

[review]

from head to toe

The Journal gets treated at two of south west London’s finest beauty establishments william thomas gaughan

Words: Elizabeth Finney

William Thomas Gaughan, exclusive to Barnes, is light, bright and airy. I stroll in out of the sunshine, settle down in a modish white chair with a pot of tea, and watch as the acclaimed Jasmin Rainieri works wonders with my hair, which is currently indistinguishable from a neglected hedgerow that’s just endured a hurricane. She gets to work, giving me the much-loved Balayage effect – this entails carefully painting highlights into my hair, for a

subtle and sun-kissed look.

She begins by taking minute sections of hair, and separates them with copious amounts of cotton wool and cellophane with extraordinary deftness. At regular intervals, charming staff members appear with more tea, a cappuccino and magazines – like the rest of Barnes, there is a friendly vibe within the walls of William Thomas Gaughan. Jasmin and I chat away to other customers and team members as my hair is washed using Kérastase Nutritive Bain Satin 1 shampoo and Lait Vital conditioner, the latter of

which is enhanced by a hot towel treatment, followed by a layer of gloss to add that extra shine.

Back in my seat, Jasmin uses Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oil to control the frizz before drying, and trims the ends with smooth skill, shearing out gentle layers like a shark gliding through shallow waters. The grand finale comes in the form of a diffuser blow-dry, pre-treated with Kérastase Resistance Ciment Thermique and

london grace

hands, I look around at the groups of friends chatting, enjoying a cocktail or coffee with locally-sourced nibbles while having their paws pampered. This truly is the new scene of nail bars – the

Balayage from £110, cut and blow-dry from £45, 1 Barnes High Street, SW13 9LB, 020 8878 7444, williamthomasgaughan.com

Notably, London Grace focuses on being environmentally-friendly, offering only dry pedicures.

This saves hundreds of litres of water a week, but also saves nail polish from cracking after water-based treatments.

When my wonderful technician has perfectly applied the top coat, she places a fan over my toes so they can dry while I quaff my bubbles at leisure. She’s done a marvellous job, and as I pad away in flip flops, I feel relaxed and revitalised.

Words: Helena Gumley Mason With stark, bare-brick walls, gorgeously modern upholstery and sleek Scandinavian lighting, London Grace is a stunning little slice of Park Slope nestled among the hustle and bustle of Putney.

I hop atop the purpose-built pedicure benches with a glass of Prosecco in my hand, and suddenly all I need to worry about is selecting a colour from the array of own-brand shades which line one wall in delicate little square bottles.

As my feet and nails are gently prepped, treated, buffed and painted by well-practised

punctuated with tips on drying curly hair from a beaming Jasmin. My locks are transformed from lengthy tendrils into light curls that are beautifully threaded through with hints of bright blonde and golden tones.

I’m sent back out into the sunshine feeling lighter than air, with the results of my bespoke treatment causing me to glance at my reflection in every shop window I pass.

Putney and Clapham stores welcome groups for cream tea and a seriously sociable manicure or pedicure.

26 Putney High Street, SW15 1SL, 020 8789 1267, londongrace.co.uk

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[LIFESTYLE]

[health & fitness]

A shock to the system

Exercising with electricity? The Journal has heard it all…

Francesca Lee

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outh west London has a wealth of fitnesstraining options; from the excellent facilities at the Richmond Hill Health Club, to personal training on your doorstep, outdoor bootcamps in almost every park to ballet-based workouts at Barrecore in Wimbledon Village. Whether you’re more of a cardio person or you focus on weight and strengthing exercises, there’s something for everyone.

Bringing a new type of technology to the area is E-Pulsive. Taking place in either the comfort of your own home or at its studio in Knightsbridge, E-Pulsive uses EMS (Electical Muscle Simulation) and has become the latest fitness trend in recent years. Favoured by some of the world’s elite

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athletes as a strength training tool, the Journal tested it to see if it lived up to its hype...

My E-Pulsive instructor Dasha Ivanova made me feel at ease as soon as I

Muscles that had long gone into hibernation were receiving a rude awakening

met her. As she’s a personal instructor and trained with E-Pulsive for more than a year, I knew I was in the right hands. Dasha gave me a very tight bodysuit to squeeze myself into (similar to a short wetsuit), and I must admit, that was a workout in itself. She then sprayed the electrode pads with water and attached them to specific areas on my body, which were placed to target certain muscle groups. I was then hooked up to a machine; RoboCop eat your heart out.

Perhaps not my best look, but what was coming next certainly took my mind off my appearance. I was given the choice of either a cardio or toning workout (I opted for the latter), and as Dasha talked me through a range of

different exercises, including lunges and squats, the machine did its magic. As I exercised, I worked with the strong electrical pulse, and with Dasha’s encouragement I was able to increase the current. The best way to describe it is like targeted Power Plates. Muscles that had long gone into hibernation were receiving a rude awakening. The 20-minute workout flew by, but Dasha assured me that my workout was equivalent to three hours in the gym.

It’s hard to measure results by just one session, but it’s certainly a different way to exercise. And if it’s good enough for elite athletes, then it’s certainly good enough for me. e-pulsive.co.uk

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[CULTURE]

OUT 2 JUN

Always with Love

The World’s Worst Children

OUT 19 MAY

By Giovanna Fletcher, £7.99

By David Walliams,

Published by Penguin

Illustrated by Tony Ross, £14.99 Published by Harper Collins

Bestselling author Giovanna Fletcher’s latest offering returns to the world of Billy and Sophie, where Sophie is plunged into the whirlwind LA lifestyle with her movie star boyfriend Billy, discovering that nothing could have prepared her for the paparazzi or his mother. While she returns to England he remains in Los Angeles and the distance only adds to the strain. Fletcher, also well-known as an actress and journalist, has been praised extensively for her charming romantic reads about Billy and Sophie among other heartfelt characters, and we can’t wait for the third tale in her Billy and Me saga.

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Feeling bookish A round-up of new titles to add to your library this month

Children’s Books

Enjoy 10 side-splittingly funny short stories about some of the most mischievous children you’ve ever heard of. Bestselling author David Walliams has created a collection of devilishly witty stories for children starring fantastical and gruesome characters such as the Blubbering Bertha, Dribbling Drew and Sofia Sofa, all of whom have been brought to life in an array of illustrations.

The audiobook has been narrated by Walliams himself so your little ones can enjoy the full effect of his surreal world of wickedly wonderful children.

End of Watch

The Sirtfood Diet

By Stephen King, £20

By Aidan Goggins & Glen Matten, £7.99

Published by Hodder & Stoughton

OUT 7 JUN

The world-renowned Stephen King will be unleashing the final episode of his Bill Hodges trilogy, which promises to be a gripping read, whether you’re embarking on it as a standalone novel or as the final chapter. Retired Detective Bill Hodges is running a two-person firm with his partner Holly. Brady Hartsfield, a monstrous murderer from a previous case, who is in an unresponsive state in a brain injury clinic, is seemingly wreaking havoc again with terrifying dark powers from his hospital bed.

This closing chapter sees Bill and Holly involved in their most dangerous case so far in their attempts to save an entire city from the revenge of Hartsfield.

Published by Yellow Kite (Hodder & Stoughton)

OUT 5 MAY

We’ve all heard of the Sirtfood Diet by now, but if you are still umming and ahing as to whether you want to give it a go, it might be worth investing in their brand-new recipe book. Filled with more than 100 tried-and-tested recipes from the authors, the book contains an essential meal plan and pages of nutritional advice to aid with your health goals. These sumptuous recipes all include the official top 20 Sirtfoods from the original book, including kale, strawberries, buckwheat and dark chocolate. They were all created with the help of Mark McCulloch, a professional chef who is an expert in creating healthy meals that taste fantastic. No matter what your aims are, we’re sure you’ll find something tasty to feed the family with.

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Images courtesy of Wild Frontiers

Which of your adventures gave you the travel bug?

[interview]

The Final

frontier The Journal speaks to author and explorer Jonny Bealby about life as a globetrotter and his Barnes-based travel company Wild Frontiers, which specialises in off-the-beaten-track adventures Elizabeth Finney 26

If there was one trip that formed a major part of my travels as a writer, which launched Wild Frontiers, it was my Northern Pakistan Hindu Kush adventure. It was through doing that journey that I was given the idea for setting up a travel company by a chief in the Hindu Kush – he said I should bring some tourists to meet his pagan tribe, the Kalash, who live up in the Hindu Kush. I went back and worked out a route that went through where he lived, and it was from there that Wild Frontiers was launched.

In terms of my personal experience, I remember after college I decided to go to Australia. My flight out was like a bus stopping service – we went from London to Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi and eventually we got to Bali. We got

[LOCAL INTEREST] about your safety, but the main thing that I always do is listen to local people.

What does Wild Frontiers offer travellers?

We specialise in off-the-beaten-track travel, even though that is a term that is radically overused in our industry. These days there are probably fewer untouched places than maybe 20 years ago, but the ethos of Wild Frontiers is trying to take people to countries that are as unchanged and unspoilt as possible to show them the real side of a country.

Do you still travel much?

I got back last week from south east Asia. I travel a lot, probably more than I should. This year alone I’ve been to India, New York, Laos and Cambodia, and in June I’m going horse-riding in Montenegro and then there’s a trip to Argentina later in the year.

Are there any Particular places that bring you joy?

Pakistan and India – south Asia is my real love. But it’s impossible to answer the question of ‘where is your favourite place in the world?’ because everywhere is so different, though if you were to ban me from a country, I could live without anywhere with the exception of India.

is travelling important? to the check-in to head to Sydney, but they’d overbooked the flight, so we were asked if we would stay a day in Bali. You probably only once in your life get that real culture shock of a different world, and I remember walking out of the airport in Bali and being hit by the heat and the smells – we stayed three weeks before eventually going on to Sydney.

What advice would you give first-time travellers?

The main thing is always take local advice – the Foreign Office offers its own advice for each country and you should read that before you go, but it’s often quite over-dramatic as it has to cater for everyone, including the least informed person possible, whereas most travellers are better informed than that. The more informed you are the better you are at making decisions

Fundamentally, in the world we live in today, travel is the best way to break down misconceptions, prejudice, feelings of ‘us and them’. If there’s one thing particularly that you should look at in the light of various political situations occurring in the world, travel makes you realise that when you boil it all down, forget what creed and culture you come from, most of us are very similar. We all have the same aspirations, worries, humour – we all want the same things in our lives. I think the less people travel, the more dangerous the world could become.

On a personal scale, I think that by going out into the world and seeing it for what it really is, rather than what the news or the 30-second soundbite dictates, is incredibly important – not just to learn about the reality of our planet but also to learn about ourselves, and to grow as individuals. The more interested you are in the world, the more interesting you will become as a person

– and I think travel has always offered that. It’s a very important part of the world we live in.

Have you met any memorable characters?

So many! One of the most humbling aspects of the journeys I went on throughout the 1990s were the unbelievable number of times that I was helped by complete strangers. I was shown hospitality and warmth, given relief from danger, and faced all sorts of situations where people took me in and looked after me and helped me on my way. I remember a chief in a village in the Congo where I’d struggled through the rainforest all day. He gave me his hut and slept on the ground outside and he also cooked me a big meal that night – that kind of hospitality where people have so little is amazing. For me, those travels were all about as little travel and back up as possible. You just operate on your wits and your ability to get on with people, and out of those encounters came these incredible experiences.

How have you handled language barriers and dangerous situations?

Language has never proved to be a problem – although I’m lousy at languages, I have been reasonably good at learning the odd ice-breaker phrase, but fundamentally if two human beings want to be understood, they can be.

In terms of the danger, I think that somehow inside you have (or don’t have) the ability to suss out danger and to look someone in the face and decipher whether they are good or bad.

Is there anywhere left you’d like to visit?

Yes, a number of places. I’d love to go to Japan – I think that’s probably one of the most foreign places you can go, not just Tokyo but out into the countryside and the islands. I desperately want to do Indonesia, West Papua and the Spice Islands – there’s a whole area around there that’s very underdeveloped in terms of tourism. I think it is becoming more and more difficult to find places that are really worth going to.

78 Glentham Road, SW13 9JJ, 020 7736 3968, wildfrontierstravel.com

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[interview]

The Wildest

words Children’s author Abi Elphinstone talks about her international adventures filled with excitement, enchantment and intrigue, both on and off the page, in light of the upcoming Barnes Children’s Literature Festival elizabeth finney

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fter just five minutes with the near-ethereal Abi Elphinstone, I am both transfixed by her stories of exploration and inspired by her ragamuffin childhood spent gallivanting across wild Scottish moorland and farmyards. “I spent all my childhood outside – it’s the memories of being young, building dens, making catapults and constructing tree houses that has formed the world in my books,” she says, fondly placing her hands on the vibrant cover of her debut novel The Dreamsnatcher. “In terms of fully imagining the landscape, my characters and my plot, I like getting out into the

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countryside. These books are about Romani gypsies, so I spent a lot of time with Pete Ingram, who is considered to be one of the last Romani gypsies, learning how to fletch arrows with buzzard feathers and carving catapults.

I always liked magic that might be possible. That’s why I love Romani gypsy culture – they believe in the magic of the tree spirits and the river spirits, and it could be possible.”

One look at Abi’s website is proof enough that this is someone who lives for the outdoors. While researching her second book The Shadow Keeper, Abi abseiled into jungle caves in South America and down an 80-metre drop

[LOCAL INTEREST] into a lake in Brazil. She’s gone storyhunting in the fjords of Norway, plus Africa and Mongolia to name just a few, and next on the agenda is Iceland. “I spent a lot of time in Mongolia with a Kazakh eagle huntress called Aisholpan.

She’s 14 now and the only huntress – everybody else is a man,” Abi tells me, a glint of excitement visible in her eyes. “I got loads of ideas from her, and I want to try and mesh a Mongolian landscape with a more Arctic one in the next book.”

A lot of her inspiration has come from places closer to home, such as Scotland, the New Forest and Somerset.

“I’m dyslexic, so I crave visual prompts to write my books. Going out and seeing the Northern Lights or living with an eagle huntress provides me with a really solid platform to then create something,” Abi explains. “After I’ve gone out and seen something, I draw a map with places I’d love to visit.

I’m a rubbish artist, but I just draw it to imagine the journey and then I map out each scene.” As Abi describes her creative process, I recall the images of her converted writing shed, beautifully adorned with her favourite literary quotes, colourful mood boards and her own map doodlings. “It’s a good method for children, talking about how visual you can be with the story.

I always hated going into lessons, looking at a blank piece of paper and having no idea what to write.” Smiling, she adds: “Don’t ever let anyone tell you that doodling is wrong.”

When she’s not adventuring or writing, Abi works with a charity called Beanstalk. “I work as a reading volunteer with the children who have the highest literacy rates at an inner-city school – they’re great at reading but won’t get the chance to take it any further and don’t always have access to books. I have a book club with the Year Six children where we bounce ideas around about books we like or ones we’ve read at the weekend, and every half-term we read a book together,” she says. “I think it’s a myth that children don’t read any more – a lot of books are being written at the moment that are so accessible. Some people worry that they’re not high-brow enough but who cares? It gets children into the habit of reading.”

I ask her what her hopes are for her event at the Barnes Children’s

“I’m trying to reform the idea of what a writer is” Literature Festival this month. “I’m hoping to focus on ‘re-wilding’ a generation of children. Having taught in London and from living here recently, I’ve become really aware of how disconnected children are with nature.” Enthusiastically, she continues: “I’m trying to reform the idea of what a writer is, explaining to kids that they don’t need to be the intellectual elite in their class, they just need to be curious.

I talk about how much there is to be inquisitive about in the natural world, how I find my stories out in the wild.”

Abi’s own journey into authoring was certainly an adventure worthy of its own publication. After finishing her English degree at Bristol University, she worked as an English teacher in Africa before heading back to the UK to write. “I had 96 rejections from literary agents before I wrote these books. I tell the kids about them because children now think that fame is instantaneous.

Most people have to work hard to get to where they want to go.” Pausing to take a sip of her fruit juice, she adds: “I think that grit you get from hard work is worth having over an easy ride any day – it’s taught me so much about joy, determination and humility.”

After Abi scoots off to meet two former pupils, I reflect on her strong values, down-to-earth nature, feral imagination and extensive adventures.

Such a character is the perfect inspiration for young aspiring writers, and even I’m starting to make mental notes to pen my own literary attempts.

The Adventures Behind the Books with Abi Elphinstone, suitable for ages 8+, tickets £5, 12.30pm-1.30pm on 15 May, Barnes Green Centre, Church Road, SW13 9HE, barneskidslitfest.org / abielphinstone.com

Abi’s Literary favourites Northern Lights Philip Pullman Harry Potter J. K. Rowling The Worst Witch Jill Murphy The Owl Service Alan Garner The Snow Child Eowyn Ivey Skellig David Almond Rooftoppers Katherine Rundell

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[LIFESTYLE]

Best Bear Friends If you’re out of ideas for your little one’s birthday party, why not bounce over to the Bentall Centre to partake in a Build-a-Bear workshop?

Guests can decide what they want to do on the day and can take home what they make. The birthday boy or girl will be given a special gift from the team at the centre as well as the bear they make on the day. It is a great party event choice that your little one will always remember.

Wood Street, KT1 1TP, 020 8392 0271, bentallcentre.co.uk / buildabear.co.uk

Dragon Lady

[news]

The Alligator’s Mouth is holding a book signing for How to Train Your Dragon author Cressida Cowell on 16 May in Richmond. All of Cressida’s books will be on sale on the day, and with every pre-order she will be giving away a signed print. On the day there will be other prize competitions and activities for budding Vikings.

4.15pm, 16 May, 2a Church Court, TW9 1JL, 020 8948 6775, thealligatorsmouth.co.uk

kids’ corner

Antics, entertainment and activities for the kids this May

Push it Floral Fun The floral Liberty print is our favourite piece for the spring season. This flowery blouse is from the French brand Eponime.

It has hints of purple, blue and khaki with a black line along the seam-line. The long sleeved top has a rounded neck and a unique curve at the bottom. The blouse would make a nice day outfit paired with leggings or shorts in violet or deep blue. £54, AliOli Liberty Print Blouse, 020 3286 1451, aliolikids.com

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iCandy has released its new All-Terrain pram, perfect for adventures. It collapses swiftly, folds away easily and can be stored in the tightest of spaces.

The quick-release, front swivel wheel ensures that your little one has a smooth ride as you walk up and down pavements and along bumpy trails. The easy-lift, lie-flat carrycot is suitable for overnight sleeping too, home or abroad. £640, iCandyworld.com

[FEATURE]

[FEATURE]

LifeCare Residences’ Battersea Place A five-star retirement living experience

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ive-star living standards pioneered by the hotel industry have inspired the design, specification and services at some of London’s most luxurious residential developments. Now, for the first time, the five-star residential living experience has been created in a retirement community development.

LifeCare Residences’ Battersea Place on Albert Bridge Road, looking out over Battersea Park, is London’s inaugural luxury retirement community. Bridging the gap between independent and assisted living, LifeCare Residences has combined some of the finest homes in the capital with five-star hotel service and facilities.

A discrete on-site state-of-the-art care capability offers tailored packages for domestic, personal and health care in the privacy of a resident’s apartment.

A 30-bedroom nursing home, known as the Albert Suites, is also available.

Aimed at ensuring residents can make the most of their latter years, each elegant apartment is carefully crafted to offer comfort, style and care, with an attention to detail most commonly found in a first-class hotel. Extensive support services are also available, including a 24-hour emergency call system that helps residents maintain their independence.

Housekeeping, laundry and room services are run to five-star hotel standard, complemented by an onsite concierge, who can book theatre tickets, restaurants and taxis as well as coordinate the dedicated private chauffeur and residents’ car pool services.

Fine dining has become synonymous with hotel living, and LifeCare Residences has appointed an executive chef with Michelin-starred experience to

oversee the on-site restaurant. Delivering first-class dining on a daily basis, the chef will arrange food and wine tastings throughout the year and can be hired for events and dinner parties in the private dining room. An elegant café caters for breakfast, while fresh barista coffee is available throughout the day.

The amenities guests would expect in the world’s finest accommodation are available to residents here, including a private ground-floor pool illuminated by skylights as well as floor to ceiling windows. The spa-style wellness facilities include a well-stocked gym, offering the opportunity for regular exercise, with fitness classes for those

who want guidance while keeping fit. The on-site hair salon and beauty treatment rooms are staffed by experts, providing pampering treatments for both male and female residents.

Fresh air and exercise can be enjoyed all year round in the courtyard garden or in the greenery of Battersea Park across the road.

The well-appointed communal lounge and cinema room provide plenty of opportunity for socialising and entertainment, while a library affords space for quiet time and reflection.

A full events calendar, overseen by the entertainments director, encourages social interaction, mental stimulation and physical activity.

LifeCare Residences will host an open weekend for prospective residents on 6, 7 & 8 May. For further information, please contact the Battersea Place sales team on 020 7205 4643, or visit lifecareresidences. com/uk/batterseaplace-london. Prices at Battersea Place start from £535,000 for a one-bedroom apartment

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[local history]

Milling

around The Journal discovers the rich history and promising future of the Wimbledon Windmill elizabeth finney

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fter the sail of the windmill tore through its own roof and into the first floor, it was clear that serious work needed to be done to maintain this landmark of Wimbledon history. Throughout the latter end of last year, Wimbledon and Putney Commons chief executive Simon Lee, with the help of his colleagues, the Windmill Museum Trustees, and the Commons’ Conservators, put together a bid for the Heritage Lottery Fund – two months after they submitted the bid, they were awarded a grant of £100,000, which will go a long way to meeting the total expected cost of £138,000. Some generous donations have been received from members of the public, but the Conservators will still be committing some of their own funds to the project. This will be used to restore the physical fabric of the building to its former glory, but also to reinvigorate the volunteering and community engagement.

The works on the building commence this month and will be conducted by conservation contractor Owlsworth IJP, who have worked on the windmill before.

The company specialises in the restoration of historic buildings and the team are experts in the rare skill of millwrighting.

First and foremost they will take off all the wooden cladding on the tower, put on a new membrane and put the wood back in place. Then they’ll paint the white buck at the top and restore it fully before putting the sails back on. The sails are made out of

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wooden shutters that are bolted together and these will be restored – this process should take approximately four months, so the hope is that the structure will be ready for summer and its bi-centenary in 2017.

Alongside the restoration of the windmill comes a campaign for more volunteers at the windmill and on the Commons. The Rangers team have already launched a regular ‘scrub-bashing’ (the next of which take place on 7 and 28 May) in order to clear invasive plants from the remaining areas of heathland, but they are keen to start some more educational projects, to involve schools and the local community and to tell the whole story of Wimbledon Common’s heritage.

The famous 1871 Wimbledon & Putney Commons Act reads that the site shall remain open, unenclosed and un-built upon and used for the purposes of recreation and exercise. One of the many wonderful things about this 1,140 acre stretch of land is the fact that it’s not simply a public park. It’s an original slice of the former English countryside retained in London. wimbledonwindmill. org.uk / wpcc.org.uk

[CULTURE]

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marching on In 1816 a Roehampton carpenter, Charles March, made an application to build a public corn mill. A bid had been made by John Watney in 1799, but local residents were dissatisfied with this and he died before his plans took effect.

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oDD mILL OUT

Manor mayhem

Rifles & Royalty

The design was rare for the UK – a hollow-post mill, it was built with a single-storey brick base and a wooden second-storey.

The post supported the cap and sails but allowed for an iron shaft to feed inside to turn the millstones within.

Lord of the Manor, Earl Spencer, stopped the mill in 1864 to build a manor house, a public park and housing. Local MP Henry Peek fought this with residents, resulting in the 1871 Wimbledon & Putney Commons Act.

The National Rifle Association was set up on Wimbledon Common in 1860, where Queen Victoria fired the first shot. The club was later moved to Bisley, after a member of the public was shot on the Common.

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mill sweet mill

Sailing away

The mill was converted into homes for six families and was inhabited until 1975 – the current head ranger of the common lived there! Additionally, Robert BadenPowell wrote part of Scouting for Boys while staying at the mill house.

By then a museum, in 2013 some water staining was discovered on the first floor, caused by the perished membrane under the cap allowing water to flood in. In August 2015, the sail collapsed through the roof and into the first floor.

Special thanks to Wimbledon and Putney Commons chief executive Simon Lee and to Angela Evans. Images courtesy of the Wimbledon Windmill Museum.

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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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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

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Hamptons

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

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

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

Savills

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

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

Knight Frank

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

298a Upper Richmond Road West

Marsh & Parsons

SW14 7JG 020 8018 7777

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

Putney 198 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 020 8780 9900

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

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

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

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

Robert Holmes & Co

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

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

[PROPERTY]

[PROPERTY NEWS]

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

DATE RECEIVED: 4 March ADDRESS: Hampton Road, TW11 PROPOSAL: Proposed new building to include six one-bedroom apartments, separate refuse facilities and altered

Important street plans affecting south west London

parking layout.

DATE RECEIVED: 1 April ADDRESS: Church Road, SW13 PROPOSAL: Installation of a pizza oven extraction flue to the rear of the café.

DATE RECEIVED: 4 April ADDRESS: Lonsdale Road, SW13 PROPOSAL: Single-storey flat roof extension to the rear.

DATE RECEIVED: 4 April ADDRESS: Upper Richmond Rd West, SW14 PROPOSAL: Erection of additional storey and creation of two one-

One step closer

bedroom flats with minor alterations to

As part of the Alton Estate regeneration scheme, which borders Richmond Park, Wandsworth Council has launched a tender competition to find a development partner for the 17-acre project. The launch of the tendering process is being managed by property consultants Bilfinger GVA and comes after three years of discussions and consultations on how best to improve the area.

The project aims to regenerate the post-war housing estate and build approximately 1,100 homes, as well as additional affordable, social rental

and private housing to meet the needs of the community. The development also plans to add high-quality shops and community facilities, including a leisure centre, community centre, park and library. To help local residents take full advantage of the area’s growth and regeneration, a range of employment and skills training, as well as health and youth support initiatives, will be focused on the Alton Estate.

Wandsworth Council leader Ravi Govindia said: “This project will preserve the best qualities of this unique post-

permitted first-floor layout.

DATE RECEIVED: 6 April ADDRESS: West Park Avenue, TW9 PROPOSAL: Ground-floor single-storey rear extension with pitched roof.

war housing estate, while unlocking its full potential as a thriving mixed-use neighbourhood with a superb range of local services and shops.” gva.co.uk

PLANNed roadworks and closures , 3-19 May

6-10 May

9-20 May

23-28 May

Glendale Drive, SW19

Alexandra Road, SW14

Lower Mortlake Road, TW9

Kingston Bypass, KT2

Footway reconstruction works.

Install new outside stop.

Drainage works.

All cyclic activities, structure

Merton

Thames Water

Transport for London

inspections and Kingston EPA duties.

020 8274 4901

0845 9200 888

0343 222 1234

Transport for London

6-10 May

9-12 May

11-13 May

0343 222 1234 Coombe Lane, SW20

Daylesford Avenue, SW15

Hall Farm Drive, TW2

Install new outside stop valve

Lay new domestic service 10

Fire hydrant

Lower Common South, SW15

in footway.

metres from main in carriageway.

standard repair.

Gas main replacement.

Thames Water

National Grid Gas

Thames Water

Southern Gas Networks

0845 9200 888

0800 111 999

0845 9200 888

0800 111 999

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Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Richmond Green An important Grade 1 listed period house situated on Richmond Green, having undergone an extensive refurbishment in 2007 this house is perhaps one of the finest examples available today. EPC: Exempt

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

£5,950,000 Freehold • • •

Period masterpiece Grade I listed Richmond Green location

Wimbledon A spacious and well presented detached family residence, in an elevated position, with well laid out accommodation over four floors. The property provides delightful southerly views and offers scope for extension or development, subject to the necessary consents. EPC: D

£3,550,000 Freehold • • • • • •

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

5/6 Bedrooms 5 Reception Rooms Carriage Driveway Elevated Position Southerly Garden Potential to Extend (STPP)

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

Putney A superb six bedroom, semi-detached family house on this popular road in West Putney, close to the Lower Richmond Road and River Thames. Totalling 2,529 square feet, this fabulous house comprises an extended kitchen/breakfast room, double reception room, five bedrooms and three bathrooms. EPC: F

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

ÂŁ2,100,000 Freehold

Barnes A beautifully presented, double fronted, semi-detached period home set in a prime Barnes location. EPC: E

Asking Price £3,300,000 • • • • • •

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

Four reception rooms Conservatory Kitchen Seven bedrooms Three bathrooms Off-street parking & West facing garden

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

East Sheen A beautiful four bedroom semi-detached family home located on one of Sheen’s most desirable streets. The property boasts; entrance hall, reception room, downstairs wc, separate utility room, modern kitchen/dining room with bi-folding doors leading to a well maintained 48’ West facing garden. The first floor comprises of; three double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. The top floor offers a further double bedroom and a modern en suite shower room. The property also benefits from having a garage. EPC:F

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

£1,895,000 Freehold • • • • • •

Reception room Kitchen/dining room Four bedrooms Two bathrooms 48’ West facing garden Garage

Teddington Offered for sale with no onward chain, this exceptionally spacious five bedroom, three bathroom house built in 1924 has been comprehensively refurbished by the current owner to an incredibly high standard and is located on one of Teddington’s premier roads, close to some of the best local schools. EPC:D

£1,499,950 Freehold • • • • • •

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

Five bedrooms Two reception rooms Three bathrooms Garden Private Parking 1870 Approx Sq Ft

Roedean Crescent, London SW15 Impressive newly built 6/7 bedroom house with driveway and large garden Park House is an impressive newly built luxury home with elegant, spacious reception rooms offering a mixture of formal and more relaxed family and entertaining areas. Master bedroom with 2 en suites and dressing rooms, 6 additional bedrooms, 5 further bathrooms, entrance hall, reception, dining room, kitchen/dining/family room, utility, cloakroom, plant room, landscaped rear garden, garage, secure off street parking. EPC: B. Approximately 593 sq m (6,382 sq ft).

Freehold

Guide price: £5,800,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/barnes barnes@knightfrank.com 020 8022 6273

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

KnightFrank.co.uk/BNS160021

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Montague Road, Richmond TW10 A stunning period house on Richmond Hill

This family house, refurbished to a high specification, provides spacious and light accommodation throughout.

Master bedroom suite with dressing room and sauna, 4 further bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms, 2 cloakrooms, 2 reception rooms, family room, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, study, workshop, pantry, laundry room, wine cellar, garden, off street parking for 3 cars. EPC:E. Approximately 486.9 sq m (5,241 sq ft)

Freehold

Guide price: £5,995,000

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

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

KnightFrank.co.uk/RCH150193

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YOUR NEW HOME IS WAITING To find out how we can help you please contact us KnightFrank.co.uk/richmond richmond@knightfrank.com 020 8939 2800

Guide price: £3,999,950

Queens Road, Richmond TW10 An architecturally impressive family house prominently positioned on Queens Road.

5 bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms, cloakroom, entrance hall, 2 reception rooms, study, kitchen/dining room, family room, utility room, garden, off street parking. EPC: E. Approximately 350 sq m (3,767 sq ft) Freehold richmond@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8939 2800

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Guide price: £4,500,000

Ham Common, Richmond TW10 A beautifully presented double fronted house with fabulous views over picturesque Ham Common. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms, study, 150' garden, garage, gated parking. EPC: D. Approximately 457 sq m (4,919 sq ft) Freehold richmond@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8939 2800

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Guide price: £7,250,000

Ridgway Gardens, Wimbledon SW19 A fabulous new family home in Wimbledon Village, finished to an exacting standard. Master Suite, 5 further bedrooms (3 en suite), family bathroom, drawing room, dining room, kitchen/family room, study/library, cinema room, gym, sauna, 3 wc's, utility, eaves storage, garden, off street parking. Freehold. EPC: B. Approximately 689.5 m (7,423 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8946 0026

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Guide price: £12,500,000

Prospect Place, Wimbledon SW20 Magnificent Grade ll listed Victorian mansion. Master suite, 5 further bedrooms (2 en suite), family bathroom, drawing room, dining room, 2 studies, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, garaging, staff flat, about 2 acres. Freehold. EPC: E. Approximately 885.5 sq m. (9,531 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8946 0026

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NORTH WORPLE WAY Mortlake SW14

A superb first floor maisonette Barnes 020 8878 1115 ideally located for both Barnes and Mortlake railway stations and charlotte.godley@carterjonas.co.uk local amenities within walking distance.

Large reception room • 3 double bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Modern kitchen EPC rating E

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St Marys Lodge is a beautifully presented Edwardian detached family residence with good sized west-facing gardens on this premier residential road in the centre of Barnes Village.

3 reception rooms • 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms • West-facing garden Off-street parking • EPC rating E

Guide price £4,000,000

Barnes Village

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

Cambridge Road, East Twickenham/Richmond Border, TW1

Guide Price - £1.65m

This is one of life’s easy decisions – a town house that could easily take the strain of family life, or provide a nice little rental income, whilst keeping your foot firmly on the property ladder. As with all modern houses, convenience is the watchword here, and what it lacks in charm is more than made up for by the location and function.

Family kitchen – Cloakroom – Reception Room - 3 Double Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms – Garage – Garden Off-Street Parking – Gym - 24 Hour Security

Trinity Church Road, Barnes, SW13

Guide Price £1.95m

A modern townhouse, so relatively little maintenance, a nice quiet road, plenty of space to park, and an enormous garden. What’s not to like?

Two Reception Rooms – Kitchen/Dining Room – Two En-suite Bedrooms – Two Further Bedrooms – One Further Bathroom – Conservatory – Cloakroom – Storage – 131ft Garden – Off-Street Parking For 2 Cars

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Radnor Gardens, Twickenham, TW1

£649,950

A charming 2 bedroom cottage with a very important upstairs bathroom in a quiet tree lined road with a large garden, a perfect blend between country cottage and urban life. Having been recently renovated this adorable cottage is ready for its new owners to simply unpack and move in.

Two Bedrooms – 1st Floor Bathroom - Reception Room – Dining Room – Kitchen – Front and Rear Gardens – Walking Distance to Strawberry Hill and Twickenham Stations

Gerard Road, Barnes, SW13

£5500 pcm

Time flies, so relax and enjoy the summer, by securing this 5 bedroom family house ready for early September occupation. Charming family home with lovely space and the added bonus of an unusually large lawned garden.

5 Bedrooms – 2 Bathrooms – Cloakroom – Reception Room – Large Open Plan Family Kitchen – Large Garden – Unfurnished – Available September 16

Wimbledon Village

OIRO £6,000,000

A newly built detached family house located in a prime residential road moments from Wimbledon Village and the Common bursting with many attractive and impressive features.

Entrance hall • large drawing room • study/dining room • super kitchen/breakfast/family room • master suite with 2 dressing rooms • 5 further bedrooms • 4 further bathrooms • gym/bedroom 7 • lounge/bar area • cinema room • utility and boot room • landscaped gardens • off street parking for several cars • ER/B

Wimbledon Village

£5,950,000

A very handsome Dutch-style Edwardian residence in a highly sought after road in the heart of Wimbledon Village within easy reach of the town centre and station.

Entrance hall • 5 reception rooms • kitchen/dining room • utility room • cellar • 7 bedrooms • 5 bath/shower rooms (2 en-suite) • landscaped garden • garage • off-street parking • ER/D

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Wimbledon Village

£5,250,000

Wimbledon

£4,950,000

In a sought after Village road with a wonderful garden.

A house of 4,000 sq ft with views over Wimbledon Park.

Galleried hall • 4 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast room • 7 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • 2 bed flat • ‘Edwardian’ garden • double garage • gated driveway parking • ER/E

Entrance Hall • 3 reception rooms • conservatory, kitchen/breakfast/ family room • 5 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms • study • gym/ store room • landscaped garden • driveway parking • ER/D

Wimbledon Village

Wimbledon Common

£5,250,000

£2,850,000

On a generous plot with an opportunity to modify or re-build stpp.

Very close to the Common and the High Street.

Currently: 2 reception rooms • conservatory • kitchen/breakfast room • 5 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms • lovely rear garden • large garage • off street parking • ER/D

5 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast room • store rooms • 5 bedrooms • 3 bath/shower rooms • 114’ landscaped garden • garage inc in sale • ER/E

Wimbledon Village

Wimbledon Common

In a mews setting in the heart of the Village.

£2,475,000

Reception room • kitchen/breakfast room • family sitting/ TV room • 5 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms • walled garden • parking space ER/D

£1,495,000

Skillfully modernised moments from Cannizaro Park.

3 open plan reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast room • 3 double bedrooms • 2 bath/shower rooms • landscaped gardens • off street parking for 2/3 cars • ER/C

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a flying start The Journal catches up with the Marsh & Parsons Richmond office managers, Rex Chalmers and Douglas Booth, to discuss its successes so far this year bethan rees

“W

e had a cracking first quarter,” Rex Chalmers, sales manager of the Marsh & Parsons’ Richmond office, begins to tell me. In March, the property market here experienced a real rush of sales driven by the want to avoid the three per cent stamp duty levy on additional homes, which was introduced on 1 April. “We had a fantastic finish to the month – our turnover was two and a half times our average,” he explains.

In the week leading up to the change, the Richmond team had four times the amount of exchanges than they would usually have. But who were the people buying these properties? “It was more second home-buyers than buy-to-lets,” says Rex. Marsh & Parsons has attributed 70 per cent of the exchanges in the first quarter to the then approaching change, Carlile Place, guide price £6,000,000

Kings Road, £2,600 per calendar month

and 50-60 per cent of these were buyers looking to purchase a second home.

“We thought the rental market might be flooded with new properties due to the increase in buy-to-lets but our research tells us that these properties are to be kept as pied-à-terres.”

The lettings team has also had a rather exciting start to the year. Douglas Booth, lettings manager of the office, tells me that at the beginning of the quarter he saw a huge boom in rentals. “Everyone comes

back after Christmas and they’re looking to move. We came into the office on 4 January with about 20 to 30 enquiries and voicemails,” says Douglas. Interestingly, he also tells me that the office has seen a huge increase in corporate business.

“It’s currently at about 25 per cent of the business the lettings team receives,” Douglas elaborates.

The Corporate Services Department of Marsh & Parsons has many connections with HR departments and heads of relocation, and Richmond is high on the list for preferred places to move. “It’s got that international feel and the transport links to back it up,” says Douglas. From individuals to families, the corporate team has to work with a variety of clients. “I was working with a family with five children, relocating with Heineken, and they ended up moving into a six-bedroom house. But, on the other hand, I also show clients studios too,” he says.

Moving forward into the summer months, what is the Richmond duo expecting to see? “In the sales market, I’m expecting it to be busy over the next couple of months, especially with families looking to move before the new school term starts in September,” Rex muses. And for lettings? “The amount of people looking to move before September increases four or five times, so we’re expecting to be busy too,” Douglas says. And with such excellent schools in the area, like The Vineyard School and Marshgate Primary School, it’s easy to see why there’s such a pull to this wonderful part of the capital.

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

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Beaumont Avenue TW9 £1,685,000 Beaumont Avenue Beaumont Avenue TW9 TW9£1,685,000 £1,685,000 Beaumont Avenue TW9 £1,685,000 A delightful five-bedroom Victorian family house with a landscaped garden located close to Richmond Station. Freehold. EPC=E

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