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Dear Resident, A question for you: what does the Queen of England have in common with the Residents’ Journal’s editorial assistant and features writer Jennifer Mason? Well, they have both fashioned their very own poppy on the factory floor at Richmond’s Poppy Factory for Remembrance Day. Our writer pops down to learn more about the proud tradition of sporting a Remembrance poppy on your lapel (p. 16). Over in Twickenham, remembrance of a different sort is occurring as the Turner’s House Trust endeavours to restore the romantic painter’s Sandycoombe Road residence, long since fallen into disrepair. The Journal takes a tour around the building, spying idiosyncratic J.M.W Turner aesthetics at every corner (p. 8). In keeping with the philanthropic and altruistic mood, we have also rounded up a few of the local charities operating in south west London that work to better the community and offer assistance to those in need (p. 14). I would like to close my editor’s letter this month with a few lines from Laurence Binyon’s World War I poem For the Fallen. ‘They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.’
Putney Bridge by Putney photographer Andrew Wilson (unity-publishing.co.uk)
Distributed to selected homes in the Borough of Richmond upon Thames, as well as Wimbledon, Putney, Barnes and Coombe, the Residents’ Journal is a platform for locals to discuss issues and events that matter. We would love to hear from you, so email contact@residentsjournal.co.uk. If you do not reside in one of our areas but would like to subscribe, please send us an email. The cost of a subscription for six months is £20 and £36 for one year. Managing Editor Katie Randall
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NOTEBOOK Keep your finger on the pulse with our round-up of local news
BONFIRE NIGHT To celebrate Guy Fawkes’ Night this November, the capital’s skyline will be ablaze with fireworks, bonfires and sparklers. With events taking place across London, why not enjoy the display local to you? Where: Barnes Sports Club, SW13 When: 2 November, from 5.30pm Extra activities: Bonfire, make-a-guy competition and parade, live music and food stalls Tickets: £10 adults, £5 children, £25 families (children under-five go free); available from local retailers or call 020 8748 6220 to book Where: Kempton Park Racecourse, TW16 When: 2 November, from 6pm Extra activities: Charity fundraising for local good causes Tickets: £9 (£7 in advance from local shops and newsagents) Where: Morden Park, SM4 When: 2 November, from 5.15pm Extra activities: Two displays, a bonfire, fairground rides and a variety of stalls Tickets: £8 adults, £6 children, £25 families (children under-four go free) Where: Richmond Athletics Ground, TW9 When: 3 November, from 4.30pm Extra activities: Bonfire, winter Pimms and mulled wine stalls, fairground rides. There’s also a covered stand in case of rain Tickets: £10 adults, £5 children, £30 families on the door (advance tickets: £8 adults, £5 children, £25 families). Call 020 8940 0397 to book Where: Wimbledon Park, SW19 When: 5 November, from 5.15pm Extra activities: Two displays, a bonfire, fairground rides and a variety of stalls Tickets: £8 adults, £6 children, £25 families (children under-four go free) -4-
THE POETRY COMPETITION Budding poets aged 4-16 will have a chance to prove themselves the next Lord Byron or Sylvia Plath at the Twickenham Poetry Competition this November, sponsored by the SRB and organised by the Church Street Association and Crusader Travel.
Entries must be received by 23 November; prize-giving ceremony will take place 30 November For more information, visit richmondliterature.com
THE HEALTHIEST PLACE IN BRITAIN According to a recent study by the Office for National Statistics, Richmond Upon Thames is one of the healthiest places to live in the UK. Richmond locals have an average healthy life expectancy of 70.3 years for men and 72.1 years for women – up to 18 years longer than residents even just a few miles away in other parts of the capital. Research suggests that our lengthier life-spans are due to the healthier lifestyles of south west London residents, coupled with the cleaner air and plentiful green open spaces to enjoy it.
MOVEMBER
(statistics.gov.uk)
Gentlemen: want to do your bit to raise money and awareness for prostate and testicular cancer and mental health? Even if you’re worried that your efforts might be more ‘Chandler and Joey’ than moustache master Tom Selleck, why not put down those razors this November? It’s all for a good cause.
(uk.movember.com)
Image / Andrew Wilson (unity-publishing.co.uk)
NATURALIST KNOW-HOW
Image / Ashley Burton
According to a recent interview in London’s Time Out magazine, Sir David Attenborough, Britain’s favourite naturalist and broadcaster, is happiest at home in Richmond Upon Thames. The 87-year-old television legend said that the borough was his ‘favourite place by a long way,’ and with the variety of local wildlife in the area, including the famous deer in Richmond Park, it’s not hard to see why.
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BOOKWORMS ASSEMBLE! This year’s Richmond Literature Festival takes place from 1-30 November at venues across the borough, offering talks, discussions and creative sessions for readers of all ages.
For full event listings and information, visit richmondliterature.com
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PUBLIC SERVANT OF THE YEAR
THE FESTIVE FOREST
Merton’s leisure and culture manager Christine Parsloe has been short-listed for the national Guardian Public Servant of the Year Award for her efforts in harnessing the benefits of the London Olympic and Paralympic Games for the area last year. Community projects she has undertaken include bringing a BMX track to Mitcham, installing beach volleyball courts in a former putting green in Wimbledon Park and helping to organise the Queen’s visit during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Her tireless work has resulted in 37,528 young people taking part in health and fitness activities in the borough between April and July this year, up 17,828 from the same period last year. There are four other nominees in the category, so we wish Christine the best of luck.
If you want to make a difference this festive season, as well as put up a beautiful Christmas tree, then The Christmas Forest is the place to go. Not only are its firs sustainably sourced, but for every tree sold a donation is made to Tree Aid to support tree planting in the scorching African drylands, where they’re needed most.
Putney: Putney Leisure Centre, Upper Richmond Road SW15 1BL, 07816 382 651. Open 30 November – 24 December 8am-10pm. Richmond: Pools on the Park, Twickenham Road Old Deer Park, TW9 2SF, 07816 382 573. Open 25 November – 24 December, 8am-10pm (christmasforest.co.uk)
The winner will be announced at the 10th Public Services awards ceremony on 12 November (theguardian.com)
A TIME TO REMEMBER Don’t forget to wear your poppies with pride in the run-up to this year’s Remembrance Day on Sunday 10 November and Monday 11 November. Various services and celebrations are taking place around the capital; you can find out more at britishlegion.org.uk/remembrance or read our piece on The Poppy Factory on p. 16.
PROPERTY RUSH The six-bedroom, 7,000 sq. ft. former home of racing legend James Hunt was under offer last month in Wimbledon for an estimated £5.75 million. Hunt lived in the area for more than a decade and was frequently spotted driving his Austin A35 around the area before he died in 1993 of a heart attack, aged just 45. The F1 champion’s rivalry with Niki Lauda, which captured the imagination of millions of fans in the 70s, was recently the basis of the acclaimed feature film Rush starring Chris Hemsworth (far left).
Image / Jaap Buitendijk / Rush Films Limited / Egoli Tossell Film and Action
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Currently the Number 22 bus route travels between Piccadilly and Putney Common, but plans are afoot to petition for an extension of ertson Image / Paul Rob the route through Barnes and on to Hammersmith. You can sign the petition at the following locations: Simmonds Chemist, Patricia Abbey Florists, Oddbins and Threshers (all on Lower Richmond Road), Rocks Lane Tennis & Football Centre in Barnes, All Saints Church on Putney Common and The Wetlands Centre in Barnes – or you can write directly to Peter Bradley at London Buses, 172 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 9TN.
For more information, visit putneysw15.com
YOU SHALL GO TO THE BALL Tickets are now on sale for the 2014 Barnes Charity Ball on 7 February. The theme will be Friday Night Fever (think glitterball, spandex, afros, flares, platforms, medallions, sparkle and hotpants) and proceeds will go to Castelnau Community Centre, West London Homeless, Under Tree Schools in South Sudan, Help for Heroes and the Friends of St Mary’s Barnes.
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THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS CALENDAR It’s that time of year again when our town centres get ‘twinklified’ in preparation for Christmas. If you want to catch the big switch-on in your local area, make a note of the dates below:
GREEN PLEASE From this month, Wandsworth Council has pledged to plant one thousand trees across the borough in a bid to repopulate the greenery in residential areas, town centres, parks and housing estates – so Putney residents can look forward to 2014 being an altogether leafier year.
(wandsworth.gov.uk)
Where: Twickenham When: 22 November Details: Switch-on in Church Street with festivities continuing on to the Diamond Jubilee Gardens
Where: Richmond When: 30 November Details: Festivities and late night shopping in the town centre from 3pm, switch-on at 6pm
(twickenhamtown.org.uk)
(visitrichmond.co.uk)
Where: Whitton When: 24 November Details: High Street closed between 11am and 4pm for music, a grotto, various stalls and a charity fun run
Where: East Sheen When: 1 December Details: TBC
(visitrichmond.co.uk)
Where: Barnes When: 6 December Details: TBC
Where: Putney When: 29 November Details: Live music, market, seasonal food and drink, school choirs, craft workshops and amusements from 3pm, lights switch-on at 6pm
(wandsworth.gov.uk)
(visitrichmond.co.uk)
(visitrichmond.co.uk) Where: St Margarets When: 8 December Details: TBC
(visitrichmond.co.uk) Words / Kate Jennion
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THE HOUSE THAT
Turner Built
Nestled away down a quiet, suburban street in Twickenham is one of Britain’s hidden architectural treasures: the house designed by iconic romantic painter J.M.W Turner. With fundraising efforts afoot to save the declining property, Jennifer Mason finds out why this long-forgotten gem is worth every penny
First Impressions
Image/Turner’s House Trust
I’ve got clear directions to Sandycombe Lodge from St. Margaret’s (turn right out of the station and follow Richmond Road for about three minutes until you see Sandycoombe Road, then you’ll find the house, number 40, on your left) but strolling into the average-looking residential street that’s home to one of the most exciting cultural discoveries in recent years, I’m ashamed to say I walk right past the house itself. Stopping to consult the ubiquitous Google Maps and get my bearings, I retrace my steps until I come to a nondescript garden gate with chipped paint and faded letters indicating to the world that this is the property designed and built by one of Britain’s greatest painters – J.M.W. Turner. In fact (if I’m being honest) it’s only the laminated sign bearing the Turner’s House Trust logo
attached to the gate that gives me any indication at all that I’m in the right place. My first impression of the house is that it’s not somewhere I would want to visit after dark. It has that disused, unloved vibe common to the settings of so many horror movies; the once-bright white-painted bricks are faded and hidden behind giant yew trees, the windows are shuttered, and the garden path resembles the backdrop to a Rudyard Kipling novel. I half expect to see the flashing eyes of a jaguar peering at me from the foliage – but thankfully it’s just one of the local cats to whom the plot has become a peaceful haven. I wasn’t sure what I would find at Sandycombe Lodge, but this certainly isn’t what I expected. I’m meeting art historian, Trust chairman and one of its founding members Catherine Parry-Wingfield, who greets me with a rueful smile and a softly-spoken question. ‘Not quite what
The entrance at 13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, built and designed by Sir John Soane. Similar in style to Sandycombe Lodge’s entranceway. Image / courtesy of Sir John Soane Museum
Sandycombe Lodge, engraving by W.B. Cooke after William Havell’s drawing of 1814, courtesy of Turner’s House Trust
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Sandycombe Lodge viewed from Sandycoombe Road Image / Maxwell Hamilton
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J.M.W. Turner, R.A.P.P., 1827, an etching by William Daniell after George Dance’s drawing of 1800
you expected?’ I’m in the process of shaking my head and wondering how on earth I’m going to manage to write over a thousand words about my visit, when the front door swings open and I catch my first glimpse of the high arches in the entranceway. Even for an architectural layman like myself, there’s something classic and yet unusual about the series of arches that make up the hallway, which, Catherine tells me, show the influence of Turner’s architect friend Sir John Soane, as do the curved segments of wall that give the house its unique shape. There’s an air of gravitas about the house, despite the garish chipboard wallpaper and the lack of furniture. ‘People often come to the house and say they can really feel Turner’s presence,’ says Catherine, ‘but with all the past refurbishment and redecoration that’s happened here I don’t understand how. I think he’d be turning in his grave to see the house as it is right now.’ I’m inclined to agree with her – the house clearly needs a lot of work – and yet, to me the rooms appear as a blank canvas, something I’m sure the artist in Turner would have appreciated. The house retains almost all of its original features (although second-floor extensions have been added to the wings since Turner’s day) including the striking skylight over the main staircase, but it’s in the basement rooms that the real history of the house comes through. ‘I always associate these rooms with Turner’s father, Old William,’ says Catherine. ‘He used to take care of the house and two acres of garden while his son was up in London – sometimes he walked miles into the city to open Turner’s studio and prepare the canvases. I think he must have been a remarkable old codger.’ There’s certainly a presence to these rooms, a sense of home and family, and the beautiful arched windows draw plenty of natural light in, even on a cloudy day. Sadly, however, these rooms also house the majority of the damage that so desperately needs repairing.
The Restoration Ceiling collapses, blocked gutters, roots pushing through the exterior walls and floods rushing down the original (and until then undiscovered) coal chute are just some of the problems facing the restoration project. It’s clear to me that not only is this house in dire need of a serious amount of TLC – but also that, given sufficient funding, it could be a remarkable insight into one of Britain’s most beloved painters. ‘It’s one of Turner’s major works – it’s his design, his concept; not just his home. It’s something that he thought about over a considerable period of time and designed himself. It opens up a whole aspect of Turner’s life that never gets written about,’ explains Catherine. With experts engaged in examining the building before the restoration begins, and even taking paint scrapings from the original walls to match colours, it’s clear that a huge amount of thought has gone into this project. ‘We’d love to get the house back to as close to its original design as possible,’ Catherine informs me, ‘even if that means using some of the more unusual and vibrant colours Britain Turner, courtesy of Tate Richmond Hill by J.M.W. Turner was a fan of.’ I ask whether the bright yellow of the basement - 10 -
Catherine’s research into Sandycombe Lodge and Turner’s life in Twickenham is brought to life in her book J.M.W.Turner, R.A. – The Artist and his House at Twickenham, which you can buy at the house or at The Open Book in Richmond for £5.50. All proceeds go towards the restoration of Sandycombe Lodge. Image / Turner’s House Trust
kitchen is an original Turner decorating decision. ‘We’re not sure yet,’ Catherine laughs, ‘it could very well be!’ I wonder how far through the restoration process they are currently. ‘You can’t start what you can’t finish,’ Damage to the basement walls she sighs, ‘so we can’t make a start on the house until we’ve raised the full £2 million we need to finish the project. We’ve had such a struggle so far trying to inch our way forward and stop any more bad things happening to the house when we had no money in the bank, so the first development grant we received (£135,000) from the Heritage Lottery Fund was an absolute godsend. Since then we’ve been incredibly lucky to get £140,000 from the Andrew Lloyd Webber Challenge Fund, as well as some very generous donations from members of the public, especially since we launched the appeal at Tate Britain. Most people donate between £25 and £500, but we had one donation of £10,000 which was wonderful.’ The Trust would love to see the project finished by 2016, but, as Catherine points out, that will all depend on how quickly they can raise the rest of the cash. ‘The process of building conservation will take somewhere between a year and 18 months, which is not that long, really,’ says Catherine. ‘I just wish we could start tomorrow.’
The Restoration Proposal courtesy of Butler Hegarty Architects (butlerhegartyarchitects.co.uk)
As we head towards the front door, under the iconic arches, and back out into the street, I think about the scope of the task that Catherine and the Turner’s House Trust have ahead of them and I wonder how they stay positive when faced with the sheer volume of fundraising left to do before they reach their target. ‘The best part of my job,’ says Catherine, ‘is realising that now we’ve got a real chance to make this happen.’ n
Turner’s Legacy Even as a relative newcomer to the art world I can see the potential housed within this unique building, and the Trust’s plans for the Outreach Programme are, according to Catherine, just as important as the building itself. ‘It will draw together people from all walks of life to extend the process of creating artwork into the 21st century, using iPads and tablets,’ she tells me. ‘It means we can reach beyond the walls of the house and out into the community that once played a huge part in Turner’s life and creative process. That’s why it’s so important to preserve this place – it’s the site of his inspiration, and we hope in the future it will be inspiring for countless budding artists of all ages.’ I ask Catherine what she thinks Turner’s opinion of the restoration project would be. ‘I think he’d probably find it all rather amusing,’ she says with a smile. ‘Turner was a very proud man, so I think he would be pleased that his reputation has outlived him.’
Sandycombe Lodge, 40 Sandycoombe Road, Twickenham, TW1 2LR For more information or to arrange a visit contact info@turnerintwickenham.org.uk
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How You Can Help Whether you’re an avid art fan or you’d simply like to see this important piece of local culture restored to its former glory, there are a number of different ways you can get involved in the project. All donations are greatly appreciated, but the Trust is always looking for hands-on volunteers too, for everything from gardeners to tour guides. If you’re interested in volunteering your time or ideas, or for details of the online donation page, visit turnerintwickenham.org.uk
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The Calendar A selection of the very best events happening in the area
8-9 NOVEMBER
13-14 NOVEMBER
THE NUTCRACKER
THE CANCER RESEARCH CHRISTMAS FAIR
GOTHIC FILM SEASON DOUBLE BILL
You might be thinking it’s a little early to be getting in to the festive spirit, but the team organising this event want to prove you wrong. With more than 70 stalls selling a range of fun toys, handmade jewellery, clothes and unique decorations plus much more, who knows? You might have Christmas sorted by the end of the day.
Strawberry Hill House led its creator Horace Walpole to write the first gothic novel, The Castle of Otranto, which went on to inspire iconic writers of that genre such as Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan Poe and Daphne du Maurier. It is appropriate, then, that this November Strawberry Hill will play host to a gothic film double bill: The Castle of Otranto (directed by Jan Švankmaje, 1979) and Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Premiered on 18 December 1892 at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker is one of the most popular shows in ballet history. The story follows a young girl, Clara, who is given a nutcracker doll for Christmas. When Clara falls asleep she dreams of a spectacular adventure of war, love, redemption and magic that the English Youth Ballet will bring to life this festive season at the New Wimbledon Theatre. A musical treat for the whole family.
7.30pm (matinee Saturday 2.30pm) tickets £23.40, 93 The Broadway, Wimbledon SW19 1QG (englishyouthballet.co.uk)
Wednesday 5pm-9pm, tickets £12 (including a glass of wine), Thursday 9am-3pm, tickets £5, Bank of England Sports Centre, Bank Lane off Priory Lane, Roehampton, SW15 5JQ. For tickets and information, contact dihalford@googlemail.com
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7.45pm, tickets £8 (concessions £7.20) Strawberry Hill House, 268 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, TW1 4ST 020 8744 1241 (strawberryhillhouse.org.uk)
Image / English Youth Ballet
Image / English Youth Ballet
THE NUTCRACKER Image / Strawberry Hill House
GOTHIC FILM SEASON DOUBLE BILL
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13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23 NOVEMBER
THE SERVANTS’ SUPPER Have your very own Downton Abbey-esque experience dining ‘below stairs’ at Ham House this November. Arriving, you will be shown to the servants’ quarters for complimentary drinks before heading underground to explore the house’s hidden rooms and sneaking into the main house for a tour (if you can avoid being spotted by the Lady of the House, that is). Dinner, a five-course feast of traditional peasant fare spruced up with festive decorations, will be served in the Orangery.
6.30pm-11pm, tickets £55, Ham House Richmond, TW10 7RS (theartofdining.co.uk)
17 NOVEMBER
22 NOVEMBER – 8 DECEMBER
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY ADVENTURES
ENCHANTED WOODLAND
Will Burrard-Lucas and his brother Matt share a passion for wildlife photography and, since 2004, they have been travelling all over the world capturing stunning images. Will has just returned from a year in Zambia where he encountered elephants, hippos and shoebill storks, among other animals. Enthusiasts will jump at this chance to see some of his amazing photos and hear the stories behind them at this exclusive talk at the WWT London Wetlands Centre.
2pm, tickets £5 plus admission, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes, SW13 9WT 020 8409 4400 (wwt.org.uk)
Now in its eighth year, the Enchanted Woodland is back to entertain young and old alike this festive season. Follow the illuminated trail through the Gardens and Arboretum of Syon Park and watch the lighting effects bring the landscape to life. Stroll around the 18th century lake and watch how the park’s majestic trees are reflected in the water before finishing your tour at the Great Conservatory. A magical evening for the whole family.
5pm-9pm (last entry 8pm) Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets £7 adults, £3 children Syon Park, Brentford, TW8 8JF 020 8569 7497 (syonpark.co.uk)
Image / Simon Hadleigh-Sparks
ENCHANTED WOODLAND Image / NT John Hammond
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY ADVENTURES
Image / Will Burrard-Lucas (burrard-lucas.com)
THE SERVANTS’ SUPPER Words / Kate Jennion
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DO your bit
They say charity begins at home, so this month why not donate to one of these deserving local causes?
WWT
Stem4 We’re all aware that mental health is a significant issue for younger generations, so the work that STEM4 is doing to enhance understanding and awareness of mental health in teenagers and promoting early detection and intervention is crucial to the wellbeing of our borough’s young minds. The charity works with young people affected by conditions such as eating disorders, depression and anxiety, self-harm and addiction, as well as their friends, families, carers, schoolteachers and nurses through workshops and conferences.
Unit 1, 49 Pelham Road, SW19 1SU (stem4.org.uk)
St Christopher’s Fellowship Based in Putney, St Christopher’s Fellowship provides fostering, children’s homes and a range of housing and support services across England and the Isle of Man. The charity relies on a combination of experience, specially designed services and perseverance to help struggling youngsters rebuild their lives, regardless of their background or previous situation.
1 Putney High Street, SW15 1SZ (stchris.org.uk)
Stepping On Out This inspiring charity in Richmond has been giving adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to design, produce and sell cards and other paper-related products since 2005. The charity aims to give adults with learning disabilities fulfilment and personal control over their lives, and in the past eight years the original six-person team has expanded to include both part-time and full-time participants. This festive season, support the charity by purchasing your Christmas cards at the Causeway store.
7 The Causeway, Teddington, TW11 0HA (steppingonout.org.uk) WORDS / Jennifer Mason
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The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust works hard to conserve precious wetlands in the UK, as well as developing projects worldwide and protecting some of our most endangered species. There are many different ways you can support the Trust in its goals; if you want to get more involved than making a simple donation, you can adopt an animal or a wetland, sponsor a spoon-billed sandpiper, become a patron or include the WWT in your will.
London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes, SW13 9WT (wwt.org.uk)
THE SIENNA COLLECTION Inspired by the Renaissance Masters, The Sienna Collection reincarnates the artist’s love of colour and creativity. The Sienna Cuff and The Sienna Chandelier drop earrings both feature a superb array of mandarin garnets, pink spinels and diamonds set in yellow gold. The Sienna Collection is truly inspired by a timeless period in European history which celebrated beauty through the adornment of majestic gems.
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We will
Remember Them
Each November, Britain remembers those who have given their lives in the service of their country, but the work that goes on at The Poppy Factory in Richmond encompasses a lot more than two minutes of silence. Jennifer Mason takes a trip down to the factory floor to meet the team
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In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.
The Poppy Symbol THE INSPIRATION One of the reasons the poppy has become such an important symbol of remembrance is the iconic World War I poem In Flanders Fields, written by military doctor Major John McCrae in 1915 during the second battle of Ypres. A copy of the poem, hand-written by McCrae himself, is on display at The Poppy Factory.
We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.
THE FIGHT TO REMEMBER
In Flanders Fields by Major John McCrae (1872-1918)
The Past In 1922, Major George Howson MC, an engineer who served on the Western Front in World War I, founded the Disabled Society to help disabled ex-Servicemen and women. The Royal British Legion had launched its Poppy Appeal just the year before, and Howson suggested that his society could make poppies for future appeals. The Legion agreed, and so the flowers were adapted so they could be assembled by Founder of The Poppy Factory, Major George someone with a missing hand or Howson (centre front) with colleagues arm. The first Poppy Factory was on the Old Kent Road, but by 1925 the workforce had grown to such proportions Howson moved the whole outfit to new, larger premises in Richmond, still the site of the Poppy Factory today.
Exterior of The Poppy Factory in Richmond, Surrey
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Before the Royal British Legion took up the poppy as a symbol of remembrance in 1921, across the pond in America, Moina Belle Michael had been campaigning since 9 November 1918 (two days before the end of World War I) to have the papaver rhoeas (red poppy) adopted in the United States as a national memorial symbol. Moina read McCrae’s poem in the November edition of the Ladies Home Journal, and his words struck such a cord with her that she pledged to ‘keep the faith’ with those who had lost their lives during the Great War. At her midday break from the 25th Conference of the Overseas YMCA War Secretaries, Moina went to a local department store and bought 25 silk poppies which she distributed amongst the conference-goers. That day was the first time a poppy was worn as a symbol of remembrance. In 1920, after years of campaigning, Monia finally persuaded the American Legion to take on the Flanders Fields Memorial Poppy as the United States’ national emblem of Remembrance. That year, a representative of the French YMCA Secretariat, Anna Guérin, visited the National American Legion convention and was inspired by the poppy symbol. She returned to France and ine founded the ch ma g cuttin Poppy petal American and French Children’s League, through which she organised French women, children and war veterans to make artificial poppies out of cloth, with the proceeds going towards restoring the war-torn regions of France. In 1921 she sent a delegation of French women to London to sell these cloth flowers and Anna herself persuaded Field Marshal Earl Douglas Haig, founder and President of The British Legion, to adopt the Flanders Poppy as an emblem for the Legion. November 1921 saw the first Remembrance Day poppies sold in London and marked the beginning of the last 92 years of fundraising, thanksgiving and remembrance.
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On 24 October the Duchess of Cornwall was announced as the new Patron of the Poppy Factory
The Present Each November since 1928 at Westminster Abbey, the Poppy Factory sets up the Field of Remembrance, where more than 350 plots for regimental and other associations are laid out in the area between Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret’s Church. The factory supplies remembrance crosses so that anyone can come and plant one to remember a fallen relative or comrade. This year the Field of Remembrance will be open from 11am on 7 November until 4pm on 17 November.
The Future
The grave of the unknown warrior at Westminster Abbey
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Ian Lindsay & HM The Queen, November 2012
Although the Poppy Factory is still heavily involved in the manufacturing process of poppies for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal (in particular the more exclusive silk poppies and royal wreaths) it has expanded its enterprise into a more modern direction: finding mainstream employment for disabled exServicemen and women. The factory employs a team of around 40 disabled ex-Servicemen and women or disabled people with a Service connection who work making poppies and wreaths all year round, and finds supportive employers prepared to take on disabled workers, as well as part-funds their first year’s work to aid a smooth transition into their new position, both for them and the company they work for. n
From left to right: the Muslim crescent, the non-denominational stick, the Christian cross, the Sikh khanda and the Jewish star
12 million The number of traditional poppies made at the Poppy Factory by hand each year 500,000 of these are made by one man, Ian Lindsay 11.5 million of these are made by home workers 32 million The number of poppies made at The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal HQ at Aylesford 1,550,000 The number of other poppies made by the Poppy Factory 978,000 The number of crosses and other religious/secular symbols made at the Poppy Factory 90,000 Wreaths and sprays made each year 3 million Crêpe petals made for the Festival of Remembrance at The Royal Albert Hall
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OUT & about The events and activities on our radar in central London
26 October – 19 January 2014
A work of art The V&A’s autumn exhibition, Masterpieces of Chinese Painting 700-1900, is certain to provide an insightful and thoughtful examination of one of the world’s greatest artistic traditions, gathering together the finest examples of Chinese painting created over a 1,200 year period. More than 70 works of art will adorn the walls of the museum, including some of the earliest surviving Chinese paintings and pieces of immeasurable rarity. Qiu Ying (1494-1552), Saying Farewell at Xunyang, First half of 16th century The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Photograph by John Lamberton courtesy of V&A
From £12.50 (concessions available) Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL (vam.ac.uk)
11 October – 27 April 2014
All that glitters Imagine how it would feel to discover the world’s largest collection of priceless Elizabethan and early Stuart jewellery. The Museum of London’s latest exhibition The Cheapside Hoard: London’s Lost Jewels, allows you to step into the shoes of the men who did, in 1912, under a cellar floor in Cheapside. ‘What we have in The Cheapside Hoard is quite literally a time capsule,’ says curator Hazel Forsyth, who has painstakingly compiled this cache. British Master perfumer Roja Dove has also been commissioned to create a striking fragrance recalling the scent of London’s vanished past to stimulate the imagination. Pop along to pose your own questions A perfume bottle from and to try to unravel the the hoard. Image / Museum of London mysteries of this striking treasure trove.
The exhibition is sponsored by Fabergé Gemfields and Coutts and supported by the Blavatnik Family Foundation tickets cost from £7.50 (concessions available).150 London Wall, EC2Y 5HN (museumoflondon.org.uk)
Jean Shrimpton bare foot Kings Road, 1963 ©Terry O’Neill, 1963
28 November – 19 January 2014
The year that rocked We often look back to move forward and what better year to focus on than 1963: a year punctuated with significant moments of social change. It was the year in which Martin Luther King told Washington ‘I have a dream’; in America Bob Dylan was the poster boy for the revolution, penning songs that would become the soundtrack to the Civil Rights movement; Beatlemania was taking hold in the UK - 19 -
David Bailey in the studio, 1963 ©Terry O’Neill; 1963
and Mick Jagger and Keith Richards cut their first record as The Rolling Stones. Proud Chelsea’s 1963: The Year of Revolution charts this exciting Youthquake movement with images of these fine figures just on the cusp of greatness. Shot by acclaimed photographers such as Brian Duffy, Terry O’Neill and Eric Swayne, among others, the exhibition celebrates the release of a book of the same title by Robin Morgan and Ariel Leve.
Free, 161 King’s Road, Chelsea, SW3 5XP 020 7349 0822 (proud.co.uk) Words / Louise Hart
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FOOD & DRINK The Residents’ Journal explores the area through its tastebuds
Down by the river Jennifer Mason enjoys a sophisticated evening at The Bingham
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rriving at the Bingham Hotel in Richmond I feel a frisson of excitement. In the past the restaurant has been Michelin-starred and the new regime under chef Mark Jarvis hopes to emulate that success with its innovative winter menu. My dinner date and I spend a delightful glass of champagne contemplating our meal selections for the evening, before my companion chooses Norwegian Scallops to start, followed by the venison. Both dishes come highly recommended by our server – and he’s not wrong. The scallops are light and buttery and the bitter chocolate gravy accentuates the richness of the venison. I opt to try something new and start with the roast Anjou quail and then the Anglais chicken, which is cooked to absolute perfection – the most succulent morsels I’ve ever tasted. The portion sizes are just right too (satisfying but not heavy) but my guest and I are still in two minds as to whether we can manage dessert. That is, until we see the menu. Creative and delicious the dessert selections are a no-brainer. My friend chooses a fruity number – apples with beurre noisette, cob nuts and malted ice cream – which she claims she’ll never be able to finish but actually polishes off in rapid bites. It must be good then. I stick to the obvious choice, the bitter chocolate selection: chocolate mousse (creamy and thick), which has been customised with the addition of sorrel ice cream and marzipan. Unusual, but certainly effective. The light flowery notes of the sorrel cut through the dense chocolate flavour and work well with the almond tones in the marzipan for a vibrant mouthful. Of course, let’s not forget the other half of a great dining experience, the wine list. We picked the brains of the resident sommelier for our vino selections and were impressed with his insights – particularly the coupling of the 2011 Chilean Pionero Pinot Noir with the Anglais chicken which brought to life the smokiness in the dish without being overwhelming. Stuffed to the gills with modern British fare, we take a quick snoop around the well-appointed yet cosy bar and it doesn’t take us long to decide that this is somewhere we’d like to return in the future. n
Roast Anjou quail
Mark Jarvis
3 Courses (excluding beverages) from £41.50 per person, tasting menu (6 dishes) £65 per person (£115 with wine pairing) The Bingham Hotel 61-63 Petersham Road, Richmond TW10 6UT, 020 8940 0902 (thebingham.co.uk) All images / TimelessPictures.co.uk
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In Memoriam:
Thomas Cromwell (1485-1540)
The Residents’ Journal looks back through the annals of history to remember some of our area’s most interesting citizens. This month we learn about Thomas Cromwell, chief minister to King Henry VIII and a former resident of SW15
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suggested Anne of Cleves as a replacement homas Cromwell was born on bride for the grieving king, but this second Putney Hill in 1485 to Walter Anne proved less popular than the first Cromwell, a blacksmith, and his and the marriage was never consummated. wife Katherine. As a young man, Cromwell was still in favour with the king Cromwell left his family behind in search in April 1540 when he was granted the of adventure on the continent. Rumours earldom of Essex and the title of Lord Great abound that he became a mercenary, a Chamberlain; but Cromwell’s opponents saw soldier and a merchant; but little is known an opportunity to use the King’s unhappy about this early part of his life before 1514 fourth marriage to remove him from power, when records list him as an agent for the and in June 1540, Cromwell was arrested Archbishop of York at the Vatican. Returning and imprisoned in the Tower of London. to England to marry in 1515, he travelled Henry deferred the execution until his back to the continent on several occasions marriage could be annulled and, during before becoming more involved in English this time, Cromwell wrote to him from his politics in the early 1520s. prison cell, supporting the dissolution of the By 1523, Cromwell had obtained a seat A picture of the famous portrait of Thomas Cromwell by Hans Holbein the Younger marriage but hoping for leniency from the in the House of Commons, and in 1524 Image / Lisby1 (flickr.com) King to whom he had been a loyal servant became employed in the service of Henry for so long; ‘I have meddled in so many VIII’s chief minister Thomas Cardinal matters under your Highness that I am not Wolsey. In the mid-1520s, Cromwell assisted he had put to death able to answer them all,’ he supposedly in the dissolution of nearly 30 monasteries to raise funds for Wolsey’s educational the most faithful servant wrote. Henry, however, did not show mercy and Cromwell was executed without trial just establishments and by the end of the 1520s he ever had weeks later in July 1540. was a trusted member of the cardinal’s It would appear that Henry soon came council. Wolsey fell from power at the end to regret Cromwell’s execution, and began to accuse his ministers of 1529, but Cromwell managed to escape the same fate and was of bringing about Cromwell’s downfall by false charges. In March appointed to the King’s Privy Council in 1530. 1541, the French Ambassador Charles de Marillac reported that After Henry’s first marriage was annulled sometime between the King was now said to be lamenting that ‘under pretext of some 1532 and 1533, Cromwell was tasked with ‘discrediting the papacy’ – a slight offences which he had committed, they had brought several mission at which he achieved such success, in the eyes of the King, accusations against him, on the strength of which he had put to that in 1534 he confirmed him as his principal secretary and chief death the most faithful servant he ever had.’ Cromwell was one of minister, and later that year, royal vicegerent – enabling him to levy King Henry VIII’s more loyal and determined courtiers; during a tax against the church to line government coffers. This act caused his years at court he skillfully managed the country’s finances and Cromwell to fall foul of the new Queen Anne, who was reportedly extended royal authority, serving Henry’s own interests at some of in favour of the church’s taxes being used for charitable purposes. the most crucial moments of his reign. It is certainly fair to say that When Anne instructed her chaplains to preach against Cromwell, it he is one of the most infamous and influential of Putney residents. n was time to take action. She had yet to produce an heir, and Henry was becoming increasingly enamoured of the young Jane Seymour, so * Roger B. Merriman, The Life and Letters of Thomas Cromwell: Volume II (Oxford University Press, 1902) p266 Cromwell lead the movement condemning the unfortunate queen as ** Letters and Papers of the Reign of Henry VIII, vol. XVI, p.284 a witch and adulteress – eventually leading to her execution in 1536. The fall of the Boleyn family from grace benefitted Cromwell Did you know? immensely. Soon after the execution he succeeded Anne’s father as Lord Privy Seal and was raised into the peerage as Baron Oliver Cromwell, the Lord Protector (1599-1658) and one Cromwell of Wimbledon. Things were going well for Cromwell of Britain’s most iconic historical figures, was the great-grandson – but in 1537, after a difficult pregnancy, Queen Jane died in of Thomas’ nephew Richard childbirth giving Henry VIII his only male heir Edward, and marking the beginning of the end for Thomas Cromwell. He Words / Kate Jennion - 21 -
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HEALTH & BEAUTY THE PUMPKIN PEEL The Pumpkin Peel is an advanced skin peel that exfoliates, targets acne and hyper-pigmentation and keeps skin looking youthful by stimulating collagen production and improving its hydration. The fruit acids in the peel solution penetrate into the deepest layer of the skin, rejuvenating, de-clogging pores, reducing inflammation and regulating excessive oil production, making this an ideal treatment to combat the drying and ageing effects of the colder winter weather.
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£95 per treatment, available at Destination Skin, 157 St Margarets Road, Twickenham, TW1 1RD 020 7068 0750. Residents’ Journal readers will receive an exclusive 50 per cent discount on their first treatment at the salon during November when quoting ‘TheResidentBeauty’ on booking. T&C’s apply – please check with Destination Skin Richmond for details (destinationskin.com)
CARE FOR YOUR CURLS Naked have developed a new shampoo and conditioner team to tackle the problems faced by those of us with more bounce in our barnet – the Naked Bounce Curl Defining range – which contains unique natural ingredients to help keep your hair nourished, hydrated and healthy-looking this winter.
Available from Boots stores across south west London or online at boots.com
FITNESS ON YOUR DOORSTEP The run-up to the Christmas party season has well and truly begun, and if you want to look and feel your best (or get a head start on your New Year’s resolutions), there’s a new, hassle-free training programme in town. Timed Fitness send a personal trainer to your door (or the gym of your choice) at a time that suits you for a series of 60-minute sessions tailored to you. Choose from 12, 24 or 48 sessions.
Twelve sessions £1,200, 24 sessions £2,400 48 sessions £4,080. Residents’ Journal readers will receive 15 per cent off by quoting ‘ResidentsJournal’ on booking 020 3686 5008 (timed-fitness.com)
UNDERWATER RUGBY There’s a new sport making a name for itself in Putney and it combines the strength and stamina of water polo with the hand-eye coordination of rugby – thus Underwater Rugby was born. Played with a negatively-buoyant ball, the aim is to score goals by dropping the ball into the opposition’s underwater goal – the tough part being that that the ball must remain underwater (meaning that for the most part, so must the players). Originally designed to improve fitness, this is a great sport for keen swimmers (male or female) looking for a challenge.
Over 18’s only, Thursdays 9.30pm-10.30pm at Putney Leisure Centre, Dryburgh Road, SW15 1BL. Interested? Contact Oli at underwater-rugby@hotmail.co.uk (facebook.com/PUREUnderwaterRugby) Words / Jennifer Mason - 22 -
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THE PLAYGROUND Twinkle, twinkle little star. How I wonder what you are
BRUSH UP on YOUR SHAKESPEARE This year, 1,000 secondary, primary and special schools all over the UK are involved in the Shakespeare Schools Festival, staging abridged Shakespeare productions in their local theatre. Each night four schools will perform four different Shakespeare plays, making this an excellent way to introduce youngsters to the works of the Bard, performed by their peers.
7pm on 5 and 11 November, tickets from £9.40, New Wimbledon Theatre, 93 The Broadway, SW19 1QG (atgtickets.com)
IT’S PARTY TIME Arranging a fun-filled children’s party can be a stressful affair, so if you’re stuck for entertainment why not look up Whizz Bang Pop and its team of experienced performers. With a range of party themes, activities and more, your bash is sure to be the talk of toddler town.
Prices start from £145 per hour. For more information, call 0845 017 1077, email info@whizzbangpop.co.uk or visit whizzbangpop.co.uk
SWAP ‘N’ SHOP Children grow up so fast and their needs are always changing, so it can be tough as parents to keep up with the constant evolution of their paraphernalia – thankfully Edina and Kate, two mums from south west London, developed a site that could help tame the chaos. Giant Beanstalk is an online resource where parents can buy and sell secondhand essentials and, for a small fee, its unique collection service will come directly to your door to pick up the items, sort them, check the quality, and upload them to the website for sale.
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Parent Trap: Nappy Valley Net Richmond NappyValleyNet.com has become an online sensation in the three years since founder Susan Hanage, aka. Annabel, unleashed it, with more than 80,000 visits to the site. An invaluable tool for parents based in south west London seeking to swap tips and share advice, we’ve teamed up to post some of the most pressing topics posted on the site
I’m married to a lovely woman who is the mother of my two children and I work in the City. I am well paid, and we are very lucky: children at private schools, nice cars, three holidays a year etc. The problem I have is that I have to work extremely hard to provide all this (my wife doesn’t work) and the personal cost in terms of stress and effort is considerable. That means at weekends it’s almost Saturday night before I feel in any way recovered from my working week, but every Saturday my wife insists I do everything with the kids (get them up, breakfast, take them swimming, feed them lunch etc.) so that she has some ‘time for her’. Don’t get me wrong, I love to spend time with my children as I don’t see much of them during the week, but I wouldn’t mind a lie-in every now and then. What I’m finding hard to express, without an argument kicking off (and I have tried), is that the physical and mental cost of what I do means I need some time off occasionally as well. How do I gently explain that actually we could both do with some ‘down time’ at weekends and that it shouldn’t be a case of one person ‘dumping’ on the other? Re: Advice for a father/husband Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:24pm I think neither one of you are approaching it from the other’s perspective. I can only give you my own, feminine perspective on needing time away from the kids (for what it’s worth). Don’t get me wrong, Dads need to unwind too, but work is definitely not harder than motherhood, I promise you that. I work full time at a demanding and stressful City job, but I find going to work to be a luxurious, daily ten-hour vacation from the demands of motherhood.
Motherhood requires putting the needs of another small human being ahead of your own basic needs for survival. And that’s hard work, which never lets up… Ever. Mums need a break too. Stay-at-home Mums have the hardest job in the world. You never, ever get a break from motherhood, and sometimes you just need a little physical separation to remember your own name, to breathe out, and maybe possibly relax for just a few minutes. Wed Sep 25, 2013 11:09pm Being a full time mother and holding down a full time city job are equally as difficult and stressful in totally different ways. I agree that you are just as entitled to time out from your job as your wife is from hers. Can you have an arrangement whereby you alternate weekends? Perhaps you can afford to hire a child-minder or find a Saturday morning activity class at which your wife can drop off the kids on her way to her ‘me time’? Whatever solution you find, I think you are being perfectly reasonable in what you are asking for. The most important thing is to stay calm, try not to get into a competition about whose life is more difficult, and focus on finding practical solutions. Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:52am I can totally see your point of view. I agree staying at home with tinies is very full on, but you say yours are at school, so I assume your wife has some time to herself in the day? As I have come to realise over the years, my husband does not choose to work the hours he does, but HAS to, in order to keep our family in the manner to which we have become accustomed. However horrible it is charging round the house with wee running down your legs, I would suggest it is more horrible feeling the terrifying daily pressure of knowing how hard you need to work as the sole breadwinner supporting an extravagant lifestyle. The weerunning-down-your-legs stage will end, but, I would hazard, the bills for school and tennis clubs will remain, and even increase with each passing year. It’s important to find some ‘down time’ for yourself too.
He’s behind you! It’s almost panto time again and this year the Colour House Children’s Theatre are putting on the classic tale of Cinderella for its 19th annual Christmas show. With jokes, music and mayhem suitable for all the family, tune in to watch poor old Cinders protect her cat and its kittens from the ugly sisters, as well as try to get to the ball and meet the handsome Prince Charming. Will she sort it out? Oh yes she will! It is panto season, after all.
23 November – 26 January 2014, Saturdays and Sundays, 2pm and 4pm, tickets £8-£10. The Colour House Children’s Theatre Merton Abbey Mills, Watermill Way, SW19 2RD (colourhousetheatre.co.uk) - 25 -
Words / Kate Jennion
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THE CLASSROOM A focus on educational news and events across the area
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THE GLOBAL CONNECTION Mark Turner, head teacher at King’s House School in Richmond, tells us about the school’s connection to Rwanda, and its sister-school, King’s
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t King’s House, we are very keen that our pupils should understand and be aware of their position in, and responsibilities for, the wider community, both within the local area and abroad. As a school, we are very fortunate to have a strong, long-standing link with Rwanda, which provides our pupils with an opportunity to do this.
Back in 2008, a former parent of the school became involved with fundraising for schools in Rwanda – a country which was then struggling to rebuild itself after the genocide. What started as quite a small-scale project grew and grew and, later that year, King’s House School Cyato was opened in a remote area in south west Rwanda. Since that time, pupils, staff, governors and parents at King’s House in Richmond have maintained a strong link with our friends in Cyato – staff have been out to visit and help with training and equipment has been sent too. The school now has more than 1,600 pupils (aged between six and 16 years old) and is primarily funded by the government. Following on from the success of this project, the school has continued to raise funds for related projects managed by the charity Rwanda Aid. Often these focus on particularly marginalised
children – for example disabled children and street children. Many members of the staff in Richmond, as well as former and current pupils, have been out to visit and we always enjoy it when they (or visitors from Rwanda) come in to talk about their experiences. Over the years of our involvement the pupils have built up a strong connection with Rwanda and have become fully engaged in the work being carried out there. I was fortunate enough to have the chance to visit Rwanda myself this summer, seeing our sister school in Cyato and the latest project we are supporting – a centre for disabled children ‘Ngwino Nawe’ (Come to us). It is an inspirational place which is clearly having a positive impact on the lives of disabled children. Over the next year we will be raising money to help them rebuild a classroom. Everyone who has been involved in the Rwanda project at King’s House, including both my predecessors as head, feel a strong attachment and commitment to the work going on there and we hope that our enthusiasm and interest will continue to fire the boys as they grow up to be fully aware of their responsibilities as world citizens.’ n (kingshouseschool.org)
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LORETTA’S LEGACY WALK On Sunday 29 September, more than 250 people took part in a sponsored walk along the River Thames in aid of Ovarian Cancer Action, organised in memory of Loretta Oliver, who died in May this year at the age of 50 after a six-year battle with the disease. The walk up to Hammersmith Bridge and back to the Harrodian School (where Loretta’s two children attend) was a huge success and raised a total of £13,000 for the charity.
Donations are still being received and can be made at justgiving.com/Lorettalegacywalk
BORIS’ GOLD STARS Two outstanding Wimbledon schools have been chosen for Mayor of London Boris Johnson’s new Schools’ Gold Club. Ursuline High School (SW20) and Wimbledon Chase Primary School (SW19) received the award for exceptional teaching standards, encouragement and ideal conditions to achieve academic excellence, as well as their work guaranteeing support for disadvantaged children. Through the club, which is set to launch this autumn, the schools will share their experiences and practices with other schools in an attempt to help raise teaching standards across the borough.
THE OFSTED REPORT According to independent inspectors, all but two of Richmond’s schools are classed as either ‘outstanding’ or ‘good’. Ofsted’s quarterly report stated that of the 49 schools inspected across the borough, 21 were rated ‘outstanding’ and 26 were classed as ‘good’. Only two schools dropped into the ‘requires improvement’ category, and the council are working hard with both to ensure a better result in the next inspection.
For more information, visit ofsted.gov.uk
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Planning & Development Keeping you in the know about important street plans affecting south west London
TROUBLED BRIDGE OVER WATER Wandsworth Council is currently drawing up plans for major repairs to the Grade II-listed Putney Bridge. A detailed study by independent experts has shown that the bridge requires around £1.5 million worth of repairs, as its waterproof membrane (which protects the internal structure from water penetration) and the road surface are both nearing the end of their service life. Local residents will have a chance to put forward their opinions on whether the bridge should be closed altogether for six months to expedite the repair process, or part-closed for eleven months, before work begins; but according to transport spokesman Councillor Russell King, there is no way to avoid the problem altogether. ‘The repairs do need to be carried out so our main focus will be to ensure that they can be completed as quickly as possible and cause the least amount of disruption.’ Putney bridge Image / Matthew Cobby
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SHOW ME THE WAY TO PLOUGH LANE AFC Wimbledon could be set to return home to Plough Lane with a new development in the pipeline for a 20,000 seat football stadium. A joint bid for the site has been submitted to Merton Council by AFC Wimbledon in conjunction with Galliard Homes, who co-own the site with GRA Limited and Investment company Risk Capital management. The proposal includes plans for a 11,000 capacity stadium (with flexibility to expand to 20,000) banqueting and conference facilities, 600 residential homes and a wide range of shops and community facilities, at an initial cost in the region of £16 million. Erik Samuelson, chief executive of AFC Wimbledon, is quoted as saying; ‘AFC Wimbledon is a community-owned club. We are making a powerful case for transforming a dilapidated area into a stadium that will be at the heart of our community.’ A final report will be given in early 2014. AFCW Image / Matthew Black
The proposal can be viewed online at merton.gov.uk Illustration by AFC Wimbledon, merton.gov.uk
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IT’S FUN TO STAY AT THE YMCA Plans are afoot to include a skyscraper in the redevelopment of the Wimbledon YMCA as part of its strategic plan for its current building on The Broadway. Presently the building stands at seven storeys high, but the new building would be significantly taller than both the Brown and Root tower in Colliers Wood and the Morden Civic centre. Things are certainly looking up.
THE ZONE If the decision to introduce a controlled parking zone in the streets around Raynes Park Station is approved, it will stop commuters from leaving their cars on a number of residential streets and inconveniencing local residents. The streets being considered for the zone include Abbott Avenue, Dupont Road, Sydney Road and a part of Kingston Road. Parking permits will start from £65 per year.
Image / Ben Salter
Planning Applications Date RECEIVED: 27 September Address: The Grove
PROPOSAL: Replace Edwardian style conservatory glass roof with a new, flat insulated roof with skylight. The main glazed roof will be divided into two sections Date RECEIVED: 30 September Address: Hampton Road PROPOSAL: New building to rear of main property comprising of six one-bedroom flats and a separate garage containing three parking spaces, plus refuse and recycling store
Date RECEIVED: 7 October Address: Home Park Road Proposal: Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a new dwelling with basement Date RECEIVED: 8 October Address: Lambton Road Proposal: Front Drive, sycamore tree to be removed
HYDRO HYPE Ham Hydro has been rebuffed in its proposal to bring a hydroelectricity project to Teddington Weir. Although the scheme (to demolish a section of the weir before installing three Archimedean screw turbines), which will generate electricity for 600 homes in the area and save about 1,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions, has been supported by MPs Vince Cable and Zac Goldsmith, other councillors and local residents fear that it could ruin a quiet and scenic conservation area. The council’s planning committee were due to come to a decision over the plans last month but a new date to hear the application has not yet been scheduled.
Date RECEIVED: 8 October Address: Crescent Gardens Proposal: Replacement of existing garage with erection of a single storey outbuilding Date RECEIVED: 8 October Address: Beaumont Road Proposal: Demolition of seven single storey retail units and the erection of a part two, three, and four storey building, comprising three ground floor retail units, 17 apartments, with associated amenity space, and improvements to the pedestrian footpath
For more information on the proposed project, visit hamhydro.org or view the plans on richmond.gov.uk
Planned roadworks and closures in and around November STREET
PLANNED WORK
DATES
WORKS OWNER
White Hart Lane
Renew road lights at level crossing working from 11pm-7am
23-24 November Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd 0845 711 4141
Alexandra Road
Sewer repairs
25 November – 13 December
Thames Water 0845 9200 800
Eton Street
Resurface carriageway
13 November – 2 December
Richmond Upon Thames 020 8891 1411 Words / Jennifer Mason
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PROPERTY WATCH Experts share their invaluable knowledge and shine a light on local property news and developments
Last of the wide open spaces An innovative new development in Copse Hill, Wimbledon that incorporates modern design with beautiful rural views
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n Copse Hill Wimbledon there’s an exciting new housing development in the making. Launched by renowned developer Berkeley Homes in conjunction with local estate agent Robert Holmes & Co, the Wimbledon Hill Park collection announces the first stage of the park’s development: eight family homes ranging in price from £3.5 million to £6 million. Four of these houses will be built in a traditional red-brick design and four will feature more contemporary architecture.
Situated on the last large development plot in the area, the Wimbledon Hill Park complex once formed part of the Duke of Wellington’s estate, and these new buildings will reflect the prestige and luxury of their location. The development’s show home, ‘The Wellesley’ is now open for viewings, demonstrating the kind of craftsmanship and design available throughout these new houses, which feature large reception rooms, lavishly designed living areas and elegant bedroom suites. Designed as family homes, these properties include all modern conveniences and the latest in household technology including bespoke sound and lighting schemes and a futuristic vacuum system throughout. From the upper bedrooms (or roof terraces, on the contemporary houses) there are stunning views across the borough and over to the Surrey Hills, and a state-of-the-art home cinema room for rainy days. All properties sit within landscaped gardens on sizeable plots and feature electric gated entrances and
plenty of parking spaces (both inside and outdoor). The properties range in size from 3,350 sq. ft. up to 6,435 sq. ft. The largest house in the park is ‘The Montgomery’ which is the ultimate luxury family home; with five large bedrooms, five luxury bathrooms, his and hers dressing rooms as well as a heated indoor pool. The pool is part of the leisure suite, which also features a gym and a constellation of Swarovski crystals providing starry sky lighting to the pool area. This particular property also enjoys an extended garden and uninterrupted views across the borough. The development is situated close to a wide range of topnotch schools and educational establishments (both state and private) including Wimbledon High School, King’s College School, Wimbledon College and Ursuline High School. The park is also near the world-famous All England Lawn Tennis Club (home to the Wimbledon Championships) as well as sports pitches and running tracks. Wimbledon Hill Park is close to Wimbledon Village and has excellent bus connections to Wimbledon Station. This initial phase of the development is due for completion in April 2014. n
For more information contact Robert Holmes & Co at Willow House 35 High Street, Wimbledon, SW19 5BY, 020 8947 9833 (robertholmes.co.uk)
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An exciting partnership spreads Christmas cheer Associate director of Hamptons Sheen and Barnes Michael Randall and Phillip Stevens, regional director for south west Michael Randall
Philip Stevens
London sales look forward to working with Ibstock Place School
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amptons International is delighted to announce a sponsorship agreement with Ibstock Place School. The network of local Hamptons offices, which includes East Sheen, Richmond, Putney, Barnes and Wimbledon, will help support and promote the numerous fundraising events held by the school, starting with the Christmas Market in November.
The Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday 16 November from 11am-3pm and will feature more than 80 stalls, including artisan Christmas food and drink; crafts, toys and ornaments. Entry to the Christmas market is via Danebury Avenue only and entry costs £1 per person. There is free parking in the Roehampton Gate car park in Richmond Park. ‘We are extremely proud to be associated with Ibstock Place School and look forward to developing our relationship and helping in future fundraising opportunities to aid this outstanding local school,’ explains Michael Randall, Associate Director for Hamptons Sheen and Barnes. Hamptons International is a Premium estate agency with more than 29 London offices and an extensive international network and portfolio. Offering a vast range of other services, from interior design and building works to home insurance and independent financial advice, Hamptons International is sure to be able to help, whatever your property needs. n
For more information about Hamptons in Barnes and Sheen contact 020 8658 7344 (Barnes sales) 020 8970 7895 (Barnes lettings), 020 8454 7247 (East Sheen sales) or 020 8936 3028 (East Sheen lettings). (hamptons.co.uk) - 31 -
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Knight Frank raises the bar Local charities: LandAid, Mary’s Meals, Kid’s Co, Barnardo’s and MPS Society have received the fantastic sum of £88,000 from global real estate consultancy, Knight Frank, on its inaugural Day of Giving
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he beneficiaries are all charities that seek to ensure the youth have a future. Fifty per cent of the huge total raised will go to LandAid, a charity that supports young disadvantaged people throughout the UK. The remaining 50 per cent will be split between the outstanding four.
Each organisation can boast of a very noble cause. Mary’s Meals hopes to ensure that any child in a place of education gets a square meal wherever they are in the world, Kid’s Co sets out to provide children who face innumerable obstacles and hardships with a safe, caring, family environment, Barnados has been helping kids avoid poverty, sexual exploitation, disability and domestic violence since 1866, and finally the MPS society offers medical management, social, palliative and bereavement care to those suffering from rare, progressive, life-limiting genetic diseases. Every office up and down the country pitched in with activities that ranged from the fun to the brave. Imaginations were stoked, limbs readied: some risked their dignity climbing the three peaks, others risked their jobs lobbing wet sponges at Alistair Elliott, Senior Partner, Belgravians baked cakes, the Geordies washed cars, Fulham-branch rowed the channel, Mayfair organised bike rides, others general knowledge quizzes, rowed the Thames, and launched silent auctions. After the frenzy of activity died down Alistair Elliott, senior partner, commented: ‘We are delighted to have raised £88,000 on our inaugural Day of Giving. All the charities we raised money for are fantastic causes and we are thrilled to be able to help out. Huge credit goes to all of the teams who took part, their ideas and organisation in advance of the event ensured that great fun was had by all. Something to build on for next year!’ n
5 Duke Street, Richmond, TW9 1HP, 020 8939 2800 81 High Street,Wimbledon, SW19 5EG, 020 8946 0026 (knightfrank.co.uk)
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Your local agents A selection of the areas top estate agents
Antony Roberts Kew 308 Sandycombe Road, Kew TW9 3NG 020 8940 9401 (sales) 020 8940 9402 (lettings) Richmond 3 Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 2NQ 020 8940 9403 (sales) 020 8940 9403 (lettings)
Hamptons Barnes 67 Barnes High Street SW13 9LD 020 8658 7344 (sales) 020 8970 7895 (lettings) East Sheen 252 Upper Richmond Road West East Sheen, SW14 8AG 020 8454 7247 (sales) 020 8936 3028 (lettings) Putney 184 Upper Richmond Road Putney, SW15 2SH 020 8454 7243
Coombe Residential 259 Coombe Lane Wimbledon, SW20 0RH 020 8947 9393 coomberesidential.com
Fine & Country Hampton Wick 83 High Street Hampton Wick Kingston upon Thames KT1 4DG 020 3397 1199
Richmond 8 The Quadrant Richmond Surrey TW9 1BP 020 8454 7251 (sales) 020 8454 7261 (lettings) Teddington 164 High Street Teddington, TW11 8HU 020 8970 7902 (sales) 020 8970 7906 (lettings)
Richmond 5 Duke Street Richmond upon Thames TW9 1HP 020 8939 2800 Wimbledon 81 High Street Wimbledon, SW19 5EG 020 8946 0026 knightfrank.co.uk
Marsh & Parsons 73/75 Church Road, SW13 9HH 020 8563 8333 marshandparsons.co.uk
Robert Holmes & Co Wimbledon Willow House, 35 High Street Wimbledon, SW19 5BY 020 8947 9833 (sales and new homes) savills.co.uk
Putney 198 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 020 8780 9900
Wimbledon 1 High Street SW19 5DX 020 8971 8111 savills.co.uk
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Teddington 9 Broad Street Teddington Middlesex, TW11 8QZ 020 3397 1199 Wimbledon 360 Coombe Lane, SW20 0RJ 020 3397 1199 fineandcountry.co.uk
Savills Barnes 52 Barnes High Street SW13 9LN 020 8939 6900
Richmond 40 - 42 Hill Rise TW10 6UA 020 8614 9100
Wimbledon High Street, Wimbledon SW19 5BA 020 8454 7249 (sales) hamptons.co.uk
Knight Frank Esher The Old Post House, High Street Esher, Surrey, KT10 9QA 01372 464496
11-13 Church Road Wimbledon, SW19 5DW 020 8879 9669 (lettings) robertholmes.co.uk
Coombe Lane sw20, Guide ÂŁ2.295 million, Freehold Savills Wimbledon, 020 8971 8111
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The Directory Whether whim or wish, all of the essentials are taken care of in our round up for harmonious living
Lifesavers Councils
Vets and pets
Doctor
Solicitor
Merton Council London Borough of Merton Civic Centre London Road, SM4 5DX 020 8274 4901 merton.gov.uk (Large or Bulky Household waste collection, Merton Council: 020 8274 4902)
M.A. Dog Training and Services 07547 716076 madogtraining@gmail.com madogtrainingandservices.co.uk
Coombe Medical Practice 13 Brook Gardens Kingston upon Thames KT2 7ET 020 8605 0044 coombemedicalpractice.co.uk
Dixon Ward 16 The Green TW9 1QD 020 8940 4051 dixon-ward.co.uk
Richmond Council Civic Centre 44 York Street Twickenham, TW1 3BZ 0845 6122 660 richmond.gov.uk
Post Office Church Road 96 Church Road, SW13 0DQ Danebury Avenue 31a Danebury Avenue SW15 4DG East Sheen 234 Upper Richmond Road West SW14 8AG Haydons Road 317 Haydons Road, SW19 8TX 020 8542 1802 Raynes Park 1a Amity Grove, SW20 0LL Richmond 16-17 George Street, TW9 1JS postoffice.co.uk
Richmond Vets 161 Kew Road, Richmond TW9 2PN 020 8940 1090 richmondvets.co.uk The Vet on Richmond Hill 38 Friars Stile Road Richmond TW10 6NQ 020 8948 3737 thevetonrichmondhill.com
Dentist
Richmond Practice Mount Ararat Road (Corner Paradise Road) Richmond, TW10 6PA 020 8940 5009 richmondpractice.co.uk Seymour House Surgery 154 Sheen Road Richmond, TW9 1UU 020 8940 2802 richmondsurgery.co.uk
Russell-Cooke Solicitors 2 Putney Hill, SW15 6AB 020 8789 9111 russell-cooke.co.uk
Cleaner American Dry Cleaners 5 Royal Parade Richmond, Surrey TW9 3QD 020 8332 1364 americandrycleaningcompany.com
Arthur Road Dental Practice 172 Arthur Road Wimbledon SW19 8AQ 020 8946 2646 dentistsw19.com
Sheen Lane Health Centre Sheen Lane, SW14 8LP 020 8876 3901 sheenlanehealthcentre.co.uk
Roseneath Dental Care Corner of Mount Ararat & Paradise Road Richmond TW10 6PA 020 8940 9955 roseneath.co.uk
David Clulow Opticians 5 George Street Richmond, TW9 1JY 020 8332 0345 davidclulow.com
West Motor Company 4 Castelnau, SW13 9RU 020 8748 8844 westmotorcompany.co.uk
Courier
BIKE HIRE
Stephen Powell Orthodontics 2a Barham Road Wimbledon, SW20 0EU 020 8946 3064 orthodontist-wimbledon.co.uk
Riverside Cars 368 Upper Richmond Road West SW14 7JU 020 8878 7777 riverside-cars.com
Blazing Saddles Bike Hire 4 Bridge Boathouses, Richmond TW9 1TH 020 8948 8240 blazingsaddlesbikehire.com
Opticians
Bright And Sparkling 113 Harbridge Avenue SW15 4HA 07717 307095 bright-and-sparkling.co.uk
Motoring
EDUCATION Holy Cross 25 Sandal Road New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5AR 020 8395 4225 holycross.kingston.sch.uk
Rokeby School George Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7PB 020 8942 2247 rokebyschool.co.uk
IBSTOCK PLACE SCHOOL (Pre-preparatory, Preparatory and Senior School: ages 3-18) Clarence Lane, Roehampton, SW15 5PY 020 8876 9991 ibstockplaceschool.co.uk - 34 -
home & Culture Architects
Antiques
Andrew Catto Architects 154 Putney High Street, SW15 1RS 020 8785 0077 andrewcatto.co.uk
The Dining Room Shop 62 White Hart Lane Barnes SW13 0PZ 020 8878 1020 thediningroomshop.co.uk
Bob Trimble Architects 36 York Street Twickenham, TW1 3LJ 020 8538 9303 trimblearchitect.co.uk GPS Architects 14 The Green Richmond, TW9 1PX 020 8940 8244 gpsarchitects.co.uk Holden Harper 26 High Street, Wimbledon SW19 5BY 020 8879 0310 holdenharper.co.uk
Regallis Associates ‘A south west London staple which has delivered bespoke architectural designs to suit conversions, extensions or complete refurbishments since 2003’ The Mews 12 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1JP 020 7384 2228 regallis.co.uk
Langdon Down Museum of Learning Disability The Langdon Down Centre Normansfield 2A Langdon Park, TW11 9PS 0333 1212 300 langdondownmuseum.org.uk Orleans House Gallery Riverside Twickenham TW1 3DJ 020 8831 6000
The Gooday Gallery 14 Richmond Hill Richmond TW10 6QX 020 8940 8652 thegoodaygallery.com
Museums/Galleries Henry Boxer Gallery (visits by appointment only) 98 Stuart Court Richmond Hill TW10 6RJ 020 8948 1633 outsiderart.co.uk
Richmond Hill Gallery 26 Richmond Hill Richmond, TW10 6QX 020 8940 5152 therichmondhillgallery.com Riverside Gallery 36 Barnes High Street, SW13 9LP 020 8878 0040 riversidegallery.co.uk Strawberry Hill House (Horace Walpole’s Gothic Castle) 268 Waldegrave Road Twickenham, TW1 4ST 020 8744 1241 strawberryhillhouse.org.uk
Lacy Road Gallery 30 Lacy Road SW15 1NL 020 8789 1777 lacyroadgallery.co.uk
The Architect’s Gallery The Powder Rooms 69-71 Broad Street Teddington TW11 8QZ 020 8977 6999 thearchitectsgallery.com
Landmark Art Gallery Landmark Arts Centre Ferry Road, Teddington TW11 9NN 020 8977 7558 landmarkartscentre.org
The Museum of Richmond Old Town Hall Whittaker Avenue, Richmond TW9 1TP, 020 8322 1141 museumofrichmond.com The Russell Gallery 12 Lower Richmond Road Putney, SW15 1JP 020 8780 5228 russell-gallery.com The Twickenham Museum 25 The Embankment Twickenham Middlesex, TW1 3DU 020 8408 0070 twickenham-museum.org.uk Will’s Art Warehouse 180 Lower Richmond Road Putney Common SW15 1LY 020 8246 4840 wills-art.com Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Church Road Wimbledon, SW19 5AE 020 8946 6131 Wimbledon Windmill Museum Windmill Road Wimbledon Common SW19 5NR 020 8947 2825 wimbledonwindmill.org.uk
entertainment Theatres New Wimbledon Theatre The Broadway Wimbledon SW19 1QG 020 8545 7900 Normansfield Theatre The Langdon Down Centre Normansfield 2A Langdon Park, TW11 9PS 0333 1212 300 langdondowncentre.org.uk Orange Tree Theatre 1 Clarence Street Richmond, TW9 2SA 020 8940 0141 orangetreetheatre.co.uk
Polka Theatre 240 The Broadway Wimbledon, SW19 1SB 020 8543 4888 polkatheatre.com
Teddington Theatre Club Hampton Hill Playhouse 90 High Street, Hampton Hill TW12 1NZ 0845 838 7529 teddingtontheatreclub.org.uk
Putney Arts Theatre Ravenna Road, Putney, SW15 6AW 020 8788 6943 putneyartstheatre.org.uk Richmond Theatre The Green, Richmond, TW9 1QJ 020 8332 4500 Step on Stage Academy of Performing Arts The Whitehouse Community Centre 45 The Avenue, Hampton, TW12 3RN steponstageacademy.co.uk
The Bearcat Comedy Club The Turk’s Head 28 Winchester Road St Margaret’s Twickenham TW1 1LF 020 8607 9190 bearcatcomedy.co.uk The Half Moon 93 Lower Richmond, SW15 1EU 020 8780 9383 halfmoon.co.uk
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The Richmond Shakespeare Society The Mary Wallace Theatre The Embankment, Twickenham TW1 3DU 020 8744 0547 richmondshakespeare.org.uk The Rose Theatre 24-26 High Street Kingston, KT1 1HL 020 8546 6983 rosetheatrekingston.org
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HEALTH & BEAUTY Beauchamp Beauty 14 Eton Street Richmond TW9 1EE 020 8439 9977 beauchampbeauty.com
Blush Beauty 367 Richmond Road East Twickenham TW1 2EJ 020 8892 2820 blushrichmondbridge.co.uk
Curves Twickenham 2-4 Heath Road Twickenham TW1 2BZ 020 8538 9922 curvestwickenham.co.uk
WT Spa 55-56 George St Richmond TW9 1HE 020 8439 9936 wtspa.com
Beauty and the Beach 59 King Street Parade, Cross Deep, Twickenham TW1 3SG 020 8892 7999 beautyandthebeachsalon.co.uk
Curves East Sheen 48 Sheen Lane East Sheen SW14 8LP 020 8876 1839 curveseastsheen.co.uk
Heavenly Green 4 Kew Green Kew TW9 3BH 020 8332 1999 heavenlygreen.co.uk
The Haven Beauty Salon 71 Sheen Lane SW14 8AD 020 8487 9595 havenbeautylondon.co.uk
Beyond Skin 11 York Street Twickenham TW1 3JZ 020 8891 4416 beyond-skin.co.uk
Curves Hampton 77-81 Station Road Hampton TW12 2BJ 020 3068 0077 curveshampton.co.uk
Sirisha’s Health and Beauty 145 Saint Margarets Road Twickenham, TW1 1RG 020 8891 4380 sirishashealthandbeauty.com
Matches (Womenswear) 37a High Street Wimbledon Village SW19 5BY 020 8944 6060 matchesfashion.com
Nadia Ivanova 76 White Hart Lane Barnes SW13 OPZ 020 8878 0941
Fashion BOUTIQUES Feather & Stitch 16 King Street Richmond, TW9 1ND 020 8332 2717 featherandstitch.com Chatterton’s 40 White Hart Lane Barnes SW13 OPZ 020 8487 1004 chattertonshop.co.uk Matches (Womenswear) 34 High Street Wimbledon Village, SW19 5BY 020 8947 8707 matchesfashion.com
Ruby Blue 281- 287 Upper Richmond Road West East Sheen SW14 8QS 020 8876 9845 sheenuncovered.co.uk
Matches (Menswear) 38-39 High Street Wimbledon Village SW19 5BY 020 8944 5366 matchesfashion.com Matches (Womenswear) 13 Hill Street Richmond TW9 1SX 020 8332 9733 matchesfashion.com
Cannizaro House West Side Common Wimbledon, SW19 4UE 020 8879 1464 cannizarohouse.com The Lodge Hotel 52-54 Upper Richmond Road Putney, SW15 2RN 020 8874 1598 thelodgehotellondon.com
Artists Villa Bed and Breakfast 57 Cobham Road Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3AE 020 8974 5465 kingstonbandb.com
Travel Agent
Horton London 2 Paved Court, Richmond TW9 1LZ 020 8332 1775 hortonlondon.co.uk Kate Hopwood Jewellery 11 Brewers Lane Richmond TW9 1HH 020 8948 0886 katehopwoodjewellery.com Susan Clarke 11 Paved Court Richmond, TW9 1LZ 020 8948 6057 susanclarkejewellery.co.uk
Hotels, Travel & sOCIAL HOTELS
Jewellers
vENUES Warren House Warren Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7HY 020 8547 1777 warrenhouse.com
Simpson Travel Boat Race House, 61-67 Mortlake High Street, SW14 8HL 020 8392 5858 simpsontravel.com - 36 -
Food & Drink Restaurants
Pubs
Enoteca Truri 28 Putney High Street SW15 1SQ 0208 785 4449 enotecaturi.com
Bricklayers Arms 32 Waterman Street Putney, SW15 1DD 020 8789 3932 bricklayers-arms.co.uk
Georgina’s 56 Barnes High Street Barnes SW13 9LF 020 8166 5559 georginasrestaurants.co.uk
Rose and Crown 55 High Street Wimbledon Village SW19 5BA 020 8947 4713 roseandcrownwimbledon.co.uk
Rock and Rose 106-108 Kew Road TW9 2PQ 0208 948 8008 rockandroserestaurant.com
The Clock House 69 High Street TW11 8HA 020 8977 3909 theclockhousepub.com
Sonny’s Kitchen 94, Church Road, SW13 0DQ 020 8748 0393 sonnyskitchen.co.uk
The Idle Hour 62 Railway Side, SW13 0PQ 020 8878 5555 theidlehour.co.uk
The Lawn Bistro 67 High Street Wimbledon Village SW19 5EE 020 8947 8278 thelawnbistro.co.uk
The Old Anchor 71 Richmond Road TW1 3AW 020 8892 2181 the-old-anchor.co.uk
TW2 Bar & Grill 80-82 The Green TW2 5AG 020 8898 9298 tw2barandgrill.com
Butchers AG Miller Ltd 152 Waldegrave Road TW11 8NA 020 8977 2753 agmiller.co.uk Ellis Fine Foods 99 High Street, TW2 7LD 020 8894 9919 ellisfinefoods.co.uk
Bars Be At One 30 Putney High Street SW15 1SQ 020 8780 5252 beatone.co.uk One Paradise Road 1 Paradise Road, TW9 1RX 020 8332 7122 Shambles Bar & Restaurant 83 High Street TW11 8HG 020 8977 9398 shamblesbar-restaurant.co.uk
Greengrocers
J Seal Butchers 7 Barnes High Street SW13 9LW 020 8876 5118 jsealbutchers.co.uk
Ferrari Fruits Wimbledon Reference Library Wimbledon Hill Road SW19 7NB 020 8944 7794
Robert & Edwards 19 Leopold Road SW19 7BB 020 8946 5834 robertandedwards.co.uk
Streets Florist and Greengrocer 125 St. Margaret’s Road TW1 1RG 020 8892 1951 streetsflorist.co.uk
Wallace & Co 146 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SW 020 8780 0052 wallaceandco.com
Bakeries La Boulangerie 2 Crown Rd, TW1 3EE 020 8892 7990 laboulangere.co.uk Millers Bespoke Bakery Units 4 & 5 Saxon 2 Business Centre 57 Windsor Avenue, SW19 2RR 020 7720 1234 millersbakery.co.uk The Cavan Bakery 42 Broad Street, TW11 8QY 020 8973 3900 thecavanbakery.co.uk The Lawn Bakery 9 High Street Wimbledon Village SW19 5DX 020 8946 3774
Delis Bayley & Sage 60 High Street Wimbledon Village, SW19 5EE 020 8946 9904 bayley-sage.co.uk Cook & Garcia Unit 1, 25 The Quadrant TW9 1DJ 0208 948 7777 cookandgarcia.co.uk Fresh Deli and Café 25 Heath Road, TW1 4AW 020 8892 0688 cafe-fresh-twickenham.com Matteo Delicatessen 236 Upper Richmond Road SW15 6SG 020 8788 7853 matteodelicatessen.com
Confectioners Sandrine Chocolates 239 Upper Richmond Road West SW14 8QS 020 8878 8168 sandrine.co.uk - 37 -
The Cake Parlour 146 Arthur Road Wimbledon Park SW19 8AQ 020 8947 4424 thecakeparlour.com William Curley 10 Paved Court TW9 1LZ 020 8332 3002 williamcurley.co.uk
Cafés Artisan Putney 203 Upper Richmond Road SW15 6SG 0208 617 3477 artisancoffee.co.uk Il Vero Gusto 376 Richmond Road Richmond TW1 2DX 020 8892 2007 ilverogusto.com Le Bon Goût 8 The Causeway TW11 0HE 020 8977 2176 lebongoutcafe.co.uk Petersham Nurseries Café Church Lane TW10 7AG 020 8940 5230 petershamnurseries.com
Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk
Wimbledon Situated in a sought-after residential road, close to Wimbledon Common and King’s College School, a well presented detached home with five bedrooms and excellent reception/family space. Set over two floors the property includes a garage, off-street parking and delightful elevated garden that backs onto Lady Jane’s Wood in Cannizaro Park. EPC: F
Hamptons Wimbledon Office Sales. 020 8454 7627 | Lettings. 020 8454 7265
£2,350,000 Freehold • • • • •
Detached property Close to common Excellent family space Five bedrooms Garage and off-street parking
IBSTOCK PLACE SCHOOL PTA Christmas Market
Saturday 16 November | 11am - 3pm | Entry £1 Entry via Danebury Avenue only IBSTOCK PLACE SCHOOL, Clarence Lane, London SW15 5PY
Over 80 fabulous stalls including artisan Christmas foods and drinks, Christmas trees and wreaths to order, jewellery, children’s clothes and toys, knitwear, ski gloves, candles, cookware, garden ornaments, handbags and sheepskin fleeces.
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Putney A magnificent gated seven bedroom detached house located on one of the premier roads in the heart of Putney Heath. The house has a garage, off-street parking for a number of cars and a 97ft rear garden. EPC: E
£4,250,000 Freehold • • • • • •
Hamptons Putney Office Sales. 020 8454 7612 | Lettings. 020 8454 7259
Detached Four reception rooms Seven bedrooms Four bathrooms Private parking Garden
Barnes A stunning newly refurbished five bedroom semi detached family home with fantastic lateral living space and views to the River Thames. The house benefits from a spacious master bedroom suite with dressing area and balcony, ample off street parking, video entry system and a garden studio. The house really takes advantage of the size of plot it occupies. EPC: C
£3,495,000 Freehold • • • • • •
Hamptons Barnes Office Sales. 020 3285 7734 | Lettings. 020 8454 7259
Five bedrooms Semi-detached Substantial living space River views Garden studio Off street parking
Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk
East Sheen An exceptional detached Victorian family residence providing approximately 3,500 sq ft of elegant and beautifully appointed accommodation. This handsome property features four well proportioned reception rooms, a superb kitchen/breakfast room, gym, five/six bedrooms, gated off-street parking and landscaped gardens. EPC: E
£2,850,000 Freehold • • • • • •
Hamptons East Sheen Office Sales. 020 8454 7625 | Lettings. 020 8936 3028
Four reception rooms Kitchen/breakfast room Five/six bedrooms Three bathrooms Gated off-street parking Landscaped gardens
Hampton An imposing six bedroom double-fronted, Victorian detached house with excellent living space, extended kitchen/breakfast room, gardens and off-street parking. EPC: E
£1,500,000 Freehold • • • • • •
Hamptons Teddington Office Sales. 020 8945 5026 | Lettings. 020 8970 7906
Six bedrooms Four reception rooms Two bathrooms Garden Private parking and integral garage 2,826 sq. ft.
KnightFrank.co.uk
Lebanon Park, Twickenham TW1 Superb detached family house with parking
Located on the desirable Lebanon Park, this family home offers 6/7 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms, 4 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, garden and off‐street parking. EPC rating E. Approximately 295 sq m ﴾3,175 sq ft﴿
KnightFrank.co.uk/richmond richmond@knightfrank.com 020 8939 2800
Freehold Guide price: £2,750,000 ﴾RCH130083﴿
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Strawberry Hill Road, Twickenham TW1 A magnificent detached family house
A fabulous lateral house on one of the most sought after roads in the area. 5/6 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms, 4 reception rooms, very large kitchen/family room, cloakroom, cellar, garage, large West facing garden, carriage driveway, off‐street parking, garage. EPC rating D. Approximately 410.18 sq m ﴾4,415 sq ft﴿
KnightFrank.co.uk/richmond richmond@knightfrank.com 020 8939 2800
Freehold Guide price: £3,500,000 ﴾RCH100121﴿
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KnightFrank.co.uk Home Park Road, Wimbledon SW19 Beautiful family house
A lovely detached family house, situated in this popular location in Wimbledon Park. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, open plan kitchen with dining area, utility room, 2 cloakrooms and private garden. EPC rating E. Approximately 244 sq m (2,624 sq ft) Available unfurnished Guide price: ÂŁ6,500 per calendar month
KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 9811 (WMQ102499)
Tideswell Road, West Putney SW15 Well presented family house
A beautifully presented family house situated in this enviable West Putney location. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, cellar, utility room, cloakroom, garden and off street parking. EPC rating E. Approximately 219.5 sq m (2,360 sq ft) Available unfurnished Guide price: ÂŁ5,750 per calendar month
KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 9811 (WMQ179705)
All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, administration fees will apply when renting a property. Please ask for details of our charges.
KnightFrank.co.uk Golf Club Drive, Coombe KT2
Stunning detached house A stunning and substantial new house set in wonderful landscaped gardens of over an acre. Master bedroom suite, 8 further bedrooms (2 en suite), 2 bath/shower rooms, kitchen/ breakfast/family room, reception room, dining room, study, playroom, cinema room, games room, gym, utility room, swimming pool complex, garden, garage, parking. EPC rating F. Approximately 843 sq m (9,074sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ7,950,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 (WMB110186)
Coombe Park, Coombe KT2
Magnificent newly built house A beautifully appointed detached house, set in stunning landscaped gardens over 0.5 acres. Master bedroom suite, 6 further bedrooms (5 en suite), drawing room, dining room, kitchen/ breakfast/family room, study, media room, games rooms, gym, swimming pool, changing room, garage, garden, parking. EPC rating E. Approximately 978sq m (10,528 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ8,950,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 (WMB120215)
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1 PRIME RESIDENTIAL ROAD ON THE HILL park road, richmond Double reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø family room ø 4 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø utility room ø garden ø off-street parking ø 215 sq m (2,314 sq ft) ø EPC=E
Guide £2.8 million Freehold
Savills Richmond Matthew Thompson mgthompson@savills.com
020 8614 9100
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1 IMPRESSIVE VICTORIAN HOUSE WITH FANTASTIC RECEPTION SPACE coombe lane, sw20 Set behind high wall and gates ø 4 reception rooms ø 5 bedrooms ø 3 bath/ shower rooms ø outstanding master bedroom suite ø swimming pool and 115ft garden ø approx 800m to Raynes Park station and Wimbledon Common ø 365 sq m (3,929 sq ft) ø EPC=D Guide £2.295 million Freehold
Savills Wimbledon James Morrison jmorrison@savills.com
020 8971 8111
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1 SUPERB DETACHED FAMILY HOME WITH A STUNNING SOUTH-FACING GARDEN westleigh avenue, sw15 Entrance hall ø 3 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø principal bedroom with dressing room en suite bathroom and terrace ø 5 further bedrooms 1 with en suite bathroom ø cellar ø 95ft south-facing garden ø garage ø 483 sq m (5,199 sq ft) ø EPC=E Guide £2.95 million Freehold
Savills Putney Caroline Bell cbell@savills.com
020 8780 9900
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HAM FARM ROAD, tw10
PINE GROVE, sw19
4 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø 3 receptions ø garden ø parking ø detached ø administration charges apply ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=C
5 bedrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø family kitchen ø studio with shower ø garden ø parking ø administration charges apply ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=D
£10,000 pcm Unfurnished
£5,000 pcm Unfurnished
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Savills Richmond nhowe@savills.com 020 8614 9115
Savills Wimbledon aclements@savills.com 020 8971 8100
DENMARK ROAD, sw19
CHURCH ROAD, tw10
4 bedrooms ø 2 bath/shower rooms ø 3 reception rooms ø garden ø Wimbledon rail station 1000m ø administration charges apply ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=D
4 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø 1 reception room ø dining room ø breakfast room ø kitchen ø administration charges apply ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=D
£3,650 pcm Unfurnished
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£5,450,000
A unique opportunity to acquire a substantial family residence in secluded grounds of 0.8 acre in the heart of the prestigious Coombe Estate close to excellent schools Drawing room • dining room • kitchen/breakfast room • study • 1st floor living room with balcony • 7 bedrooms • 7 bath/shower rooms (inc 2 ground floor ideal for staff) • garaging • ER/E
Wimbledon
£4,950,000
A handsome double-fronted Victorian residence within walking distance of several of the area’s best schools, Wimbledon Common and the Village 4 reception rooms • impressive custom-built kitchen/breakfast room • 8/9 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms (3 e/s) • large garden • carriage drive with extensive parking • ER/E
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Wimbledon Village
£3,995,000
A beautifully presented family home close to the Village centre with the benefit of a detached garage with a garden reception room Double reception room • study • family room • kitchen/dining room • 7 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms (incl s/c annexe) • large westerly garden • ER/E
Wimbledon Common
£3,950,000
A substantial modern residence with over 5,000 of accommodation in a quiet cul-de-sac close to the Common and some of the area’s best schools 4 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room • study • 6 bedrooms • 5 bath/shower rooms • large mature westerly garden • double garage • driveway parking • ER/D
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A beautiful detached six bedroom, three bathroom family home with large open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room, occupying 0.46 of an acre in a fabulous setting backing onto Coombe Wood Golf course and within an easy walk of Norbiton BR station. Offered in excellent condition through with no onward chain.
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GUIDE PRICE £3,950,000 GUIDE PRICE £2,9950,000
within its’ own to gated grounds on the private Coombe newly built and ASet rare opportunity acquire a lovely family home within Estate, groundsthis of approx. 0.91 of carefully an acre with a tennis court and heated outdoor swimming designed home offers ft2 arranged 4 floors. With 5 double bedrooms including room, a pool onto family the Coombe Wood5,165 Golf Course. Theover current accommodation offers three reception kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, two master suite five withbedrooms, dressing room bathroom, 4 additional superb kitchen/breakfast/ cloakrooms, threeand bathrooms (two en suite), bathrooms, Studio and garage. family room and through reception, basement rooms for gym, office or games use. EPC: B
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A beautiful detached six bedroom, three bathroom family home with large open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room, occupying 0.46 of an acre in a fabulous setting backing onto Coombe Wood Golf course and within an easy walk of Norbiton BR station. Offered in excellent condition through with no onward chain.
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GUIDE PRICE £8,500,000 GUIDE PRICE £2,9950,000
classically designed 6 bedroom, 5 reception rooms detached home built to the AA rare opportunity to acquire a lovely family home within grounds of approx. 0.91highest of an acre with a tennis court and heated outdoor swimming standards andCoombe includes Wood a swimming pool, gym self-contained annexe.offers The property pool onto the Golf Course. Theand current accommodation three reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, two 2 2 boasts accommodation in excess of 8,800 ft (two (820 en m )suite), and isStudio positioned within beautifully cloakrooms, five bedrooms, three bathrooms and garage. landscaped south westerly facing grounds of 0.60 of an acre. EPC: tbc
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A nicely presented 3 bedroom cottage with paved garden within walking distance of Kew village, local shopping amenities and North Sheen station. Through reception room with wood floors, master bedroom with ensuite, second bedroom/study, third loft converted bedroom with ensuite, modern fitted eat-in kitchen and door to garden. EPC Grade D A nicely presented 3 bedroom cottage with paved garden within walking distance of Kew village, local shopping amenities and North Sheen station. Through reception room with wood floors, master bedroom with ensuite, second bedroom/study, third loft converted bedroom with ensuite, modern fitted eat-in kitchen and door to garden. EPC Grade D
A stunning end of terrace 4 bedroom townhouse with contemporary features throughout, enviably located on Kew Green overlooking the pond and within easy access of Kew village, station and local shops. First floor spacious drawing room with access to balcony and roof terrace, high specification bath/shower rooms, fully fitted kitchen/family room, utility room and garage. EPC Grade E A stunning end of terrace 4 bedroom townhouse with contemporary features throughout, enviably located on Kew Green overlooking the pond and within easy access of Kew village, station and local shops. First floor spacious drawing room with access to balcony and roof terrace, high specification bath/shower rooms, fully fitted kitchen/family room, utility room and garage. EPC Grade E
KEW - £6,000 PCM AKEW beautifully spacious and charm close to- Kew village. Stained glass, hardwood floors, original - £2,650 PCMEdwardian family home with an abundance of characterKEW RIVERSIDE £4,500 PCM A charming 2 bedroom/2 bathroom semi-detached cottage filled with original features,floor offeringwhich quaint open A 3 bedroom strikingroom penthouse apartment with impressive south facing privateMagnificent terrace and rotunda fireplaces and plantation shutters feature on the ground has a formal sitting with an attractive bay window. views of plan living, both inside and out. The property benefits from lovely outlooks of the garden and patio from conservatory. Spacious reception/ dining room, well equipped kitchen, 2 luxury bathrooms and a shower the mature garden and decked area be and seen French in room. the kitchen. cooking and dining areas byand a wood almost every window, and further benefits from beingcan spacious light through and tucked away close towindows Kew The propertyHere further the benefits from underground car parking and are use ofseparated the on-site health leisure village. EPC Grade F complex and concierge. EPC Grade F burning stove on one side and the oven on the other. Large wooden doors line one wall concealing ample storage and the study. The garden can also KEW - £2,650 PCMthe utility room. The first floor comprises 3 well-proportioned KEW RIVERSIDE - £4,500 PCM be accessed through double bedrooms with high ceilings, a spacious family bathroom A charming 2 bedroom/2 bathroom semi-detached cottage filled with original features, offering quaint open A 3 bedroom striking penthouse apartment with impressive south facing private terrace and rotunda and a luxurious bathroom with shower bath. Two furtherSpacious double bedrooms on the top floor with a further shower room plan living, both inside ensuite and out. The property benefits fromwalk lovely in outlooks of the and gardenseparate and patio from conservatory. reception/ dining room, well equipped kitchen, 2 luxury bathrooms and a shower almosta every window, andin further benefitsroom. from being spacious and lightpending and tucked away close to Kew room. The property further benefits from underground car parking and use of the on-site health and leisure and useful walk storage EPC Grade village. EPC Grade F complex and concierge. EPC Grade F
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A nicely presented 3 bedroom cottage with paved garden within walking distance of Kew village, local shopping amenities and North Sheen station. Through reception room with wood floors, master bedroom with ensuite, second bedroom/study, third loft converted bedroom with ensuite, modern fitted eat-in kitchen and door to garden. EPC Grade D A nicely presented 3 bedroom cottage with paved garden within walking distance of Kew village, local shopping amenities and North Sheen station. Through reception room with wood floors, master bedroom with ensuite, second bedroom/study, third loft converted bedroom with ensuite, modern fitted eat-in kitchen and door to garden. EPC Grade D
A stunning end of terrace 4 bedroom townhouse with contemporary features throughout, enviably located on Kew Green overlooking the pond and within easy access of Kew village, station and local shops. First floor spacious drawing room with access to balcony and roof terrace, high specification bath/shower rooms, fully fitted kitchen/family room, utility room and garage. EPC Grade E A stunning end of terrace 4 bedroom townhouse with contemporary features throughout, enviably located on Kew Green overlooking the pond and within easy access of Kew village, station and local shops. First floor spacious drawing room with access to balcony and roof terrace, high specification bath/shower rooms, fully fitted kitchen/family room, utility room and garage. EPC Grade E
KEW - GUIDE PRICE £3,750,000 Exquisite early Victorian (approx.) plot and with thePCM rare benefit of a 130’ (approx.) frontage. KEW - £2,650 PCM circa 1850’s detached residence occupying a ½ acre KEW RIVERSIDE - £4,500 A charming 2 bedroom/2 bathroom semi-detached cottage filled with original features, offering quaint open Awith 3 bedroom striking penthouse apartment with impressive south facing private terrace and rotunda Wonderfully elegant, well proportioned 5 bedroom lateral accommodation many fine period features. Modernisation required, vast scope for plan living, both inside and out. The property benefits from lovely outlooks of the garden and patio from conservatory. Spacious reception/ dining room, well equipped kitchen, 2 luxury bathrooms and a shower extension (STUC). Coveted close and to light Richmond andclose Kew stations. EPC E. further benefits from underground car parking and use of the on-site health and leisure almost every window, and further benefits address from being spacious and tucked away to Kew room.Grade The property village. EPC Grade F
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A charming 2 bedroom/2 bathroom semi-detached cottage filled with original features, offering quaint open plan living, both inside and out. The property benefits from lovely outlooks of the garden and patio from almost every window, and further benefits from being spacious and light and tucked away close to Kew village. EPC Grade F
A 3 bedroom striking penthouse apartment with impressive south facing private terrace and rotunda conservatory. Spacious reception/ dining room, well equipped kitchen, 2 luxury bathrooms and a shower room. The property further benefits from underground car parking and use of the on-site health and leisure complex and concierge. EPC Grade F
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