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Dear Resident, April in south-west London can only mean one thing; the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race. This year, for the first time in its history, the women’s race will run on the same day as the men’s, over the same course. This is a huge step for women’s rowing, and one that deserves to be celebrated. As the teams prepare for the big day, the Journal investigates the history of female rowers, discovers why local brand Crewroom beat off the big leagues to kit out the teams for this year’s race and chats exclusively to Olympic rower and local resident Jess Eddie about what this means for the sport. Cheer on the girls from page 10. As the first hints of spring creep into our consciousness and ahead of National Gardening Week this month, Jennifer Mason weeds her way into a behind-the-scenes look at Kew Gardens by gatecrashing its volunteering programme for a day. Find out more from page 15. Also in this issue: The Wimbledon Society discusses what’s on the local agenda (p32), Henry Hopwood-Phillips meets future Mayor of London candidate Ivan Massow (p18) and we explore all things educational across the area as schools are back in session for the summer term (p21 onwards). We hope you enjoy the issue (and the sunshine, fingers crossed!)

Light, 2010, 165cm x 200cm © Malgosia Stepnik For more information turn to page 6.

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NOTEBOOK Keep your finger on the pulse with our roundup of local news

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Riverside revamp Richmond Council and Transport for London recently completed a £500,000 improvement project on Richmond Riverside, including the highest quality landscaping work. The new site, which officially re-opened to the public last month, now features high-quality granite paving slabs between Water Lane and Richmond Bridge, complemented by new lighting and the refurbishment of existing benches, bins and railings. ‘Richmond Council is investing heavily to improve the local environment, because that’s what residents

want. But this is also an important year for tourism, with the Rugby World Cup coming to the borough in September, so we want visitors to see our historic and picturesque borough at its best,’ said Cllr Stephen Speak at the opening. ‘The look and feel of the Riverside is now much improved and outdoor events like the council’s On the Edge music festival in August will also reap the benefits.’

(richmondriverside.com)

Dundonald Primary School children with Cllr Andrew Judge, Fiona Duffy (head teacher at Dundonald Primary School), Cllr Stephen Alambritis and Cllr Martin Whelton

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Recruiting: society secretary

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Time to play Just in time for spring, a new landscaped public playground has opened at Dundonald Recreation Ground in Wimbledon for the borough’s younger residents to enjoy. The new site boasts slides, swings, a roundabout and a creative sand play zone, perfect for adventurous little ones. Merton Council cabinet member for environmental sustainability and regeneration Cllr Andrew Judge said: ‘These are exciting times for Dundonald Recreation Ground and it is great to see the new playground open. I look forward to seeing many of our residents enjoying the new play equipment, especially as the days get longer and warmer.’

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The Wimbledon Society, a local civic group and charity, is seeking a new secretary for the Planning Committee. The post involves minute-taking at monthly meetings, circulating these to other members, preparing agendas and reporting activity to the Society’s executive committee on a bi-monthly basis, with a time commitment of around three days per month. IT and secretarial skills are required, plus the ability to work as part of a team within the committee’s structure. Knowledge of the Wimbledon area would be an advantage.

Committee meetings take place on Mondays, 7pm-9.30pm at the Wimbledon Museum, 22 Ridgway SW19 4QN. Interested applicants should contact the committee’s chairman John Mays: john@themayses.co.uk, 07850 697 723 or Jennifer Newman: jennifernewman@ blueyonder.co.uk (wimbledonsociety.org.uk)

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Legal no moor As of last month, Richmond Council will now be able to prosecute the owners of boats moored up to council-owned or managed land without permission – and law-breakers could find themselves issued with a fine or even a prison sentence. ‘I’m delighted that all the hard work our officers and responsible river users have put into this bylaw application will be rewarded,’ commented Cllr Pamela Fleming, Richmond Council cabinet member for the environment. ‘Some of these boats cause problems for people living in and visiting the borough. We hope that we’ll soon see the end of boats mooring without permission along our beautiful stretch of the Thames.’

(richmond.gov.uk)

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Speed cycling Those who enjoy cycling in Richmond Park are reminded that failing to obey the park’s speed limits will result in police action and potential fines. Following the case of Rory Palmer, who was prosecuted and fined £65 last month for pedalling at 41mph, cyclists should take note that the park’s speed limit for both cars and bikes is 20mph. Last year, 30 cyclists were given warnings about speeding on Sawyer’s Hill, where that particular incident took place.

For more information on cycling in Richmond Park, visit parkcycle.co.uk

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Fight for justice

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New opening Lemony Snicket (aka Daniel Handler) once said: ‘A book is like an alligator’s mouth – if you see one open, you often end up disappearing inside.’ With that in mind, a new independent children’s bookstore, aptly named The Alligator’s Mouth, has just opened in Richmond and will offer a wide range of carefully chosen books, expert advice, recommendations and a welcoming environment. ‘We are here for all parents who want to help their child’s education and thinking,’ says the team. ‘We are here for any child who wants to enter Wonderland, or who still believes in fairies or that animals can talk, or who wants to be a pirate or a magician, or fly with dragons... and for the people who love them.’

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Last month, the family of former Hampton resident Alan Turing handed in a petition to the Government, signed by nearly 500,000 people, which calls for pardons for the 49,000 other gay men who were persecuted for their sexuality. Turing was convicted in 1952 of gross indecency with a 19-year-old man, was chemically castrated and two years later died from cyanide poisoning in an apparent suicide. The petition follows on from his official pardoning in 2013 and came just as the codebreaker’s story won an Oscar with the film The Imitation Game for Best Adapted Screenplay. Turing’s great-niece, Rachel Barnes, said as she handed over the petition: ‘I consider it to be fair and just that everybody who was convicted under the Gross Indecency law is given a pardon. It is illogical that my great-uncle has been the only one to be pardoned when so many were convicted of the same so-called crime. I feel sure that Alan Turing would have wanted justice for everybody.’

(change.org)

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Malgosia’s studio with various artwork

Online art Talented south-west London artist Malgosia Stepnik is about to update her website to link together her artwork and homewear designs, and to be a forum where art lovers can browse and buy from her collections of strikingly patterned cushions, wallpaper and scarves.

Keep your eye on malgosiastepnik.com for further developments L-R: Rex Chalmers shaking hands with Chris Goldie, Chairman of Richmond Cricket Club

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Election results The Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators has announced the election of five new candidates; Shirley Gillbe, John Cameron, Nicholas Evans, Prue Whyte and Keith Luck. The election for conservators is held every three years. There are eight conservators, five of whom are elected by the 64,975 levy-payers living within three-quarters of a mile of the Commons. The remaining three are appointed by government departments.

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Season sponsorship Local estate agent Marsh & Parsons will sponsor the 2015 season at Richmond Cricket Club. Rex Chalmers, manager of the agent’s Richmond branch, identified the continued commitment of the club to the development of sport in the borough as one of the main reasons why it wants to offer support by not only sponsoring the season but also providing funding towards kit and equipment for the youth teams. ‘When the opportunity arose to support a local organisation in Richmond that not only enriches the local community but also actively encourages participation in sport from a young age, we were very keen to be involved,’ he explains. ‘The strong focus on delivering outstanding results through determination and teamwork closely aligns with Marsh & Parsons’ values and we are excited to be involved with a club which is an integral part of Richmond.’ Image courtesy of WPCC

(richmondcricketclub.com; marshandparsons.co.uk) Left: Team Richmond and Cllr Peter Buckwell at the London Youth Games at Lords

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A testing tournament As part of the London Youth Games (LYG), eight U13 girls from the Bushy Park Girls’ Cricket Team became part of Team Richmond to represent the borough at Lord’s. The girls achieved 7th place, which has helped Team Richmond to the top of the overall LYG leader board. Deputy mayor for Richmond upon Thames Cllr Peter Buckwell was cheering from the benches: ‘This was a great achievement and I was thrilled to be able to cheer on the team alongside their friends and families.’

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

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Kew’s award-winning amateur dramatics group the Q2 Players will perform The Shadow of Doctor Syn this spring. The story follows a former pirate-turned-smuggler masquerading as a respectable vicar who must rescue his ‘flock’ from the Reign of Terror, thwart notorious French politician Robespierre and try to maintain his disguise in the face of the squire’s inquisitive daughter Cicely. An exciting evening of theatre for those who love a bit of am-dram.

If you’re looking for a wardrobe update, advice on how to look good this spring or simply style inspiration from an expert, this month the Really Helpful Club is hosting a fantastic fashion-themed event; an exclusive lunch with Anita Feron Clark, a leading stylist and personal shopper. Good styling can have a major impact on how you feel and it does a great deal for your confidence, so come along to the event and prepare to enjoy your wardrobe.

£10, £7.50 concessions, performances at 8pm plus Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Alexandra Hall, St Luke’s, The Avenue, Kew, TW9 2AJ. To book, call the box office on 07804 089 576 (4.30pm-8pm) or email tickets@q2players.org.uk (q2players.org.uk)

£25, open to Really Helpful Club members only, 11.30am-2pm at a private address in Coombe, KT2. For more information on the event, becoming a RHC member or to book tickets, email: sarah@reallyhelpfulclub.com (reallyhelpfulclub.com)

This summer, local artists Jane Porter and Sue Edkins are putting together a project to commemorate some of the fascinating stories connected to Richmond-upon-Thames during the Great War. The duo are asking for help from local residents in the run-up to the unveiling with the design of the border for their finished display, by attending a free workshop where you can use collage and drawing to create your own motif for the installation. From a Belgian pastry to a medal, an acorn to a bottle of medicine, your work will remain as part of a piece of living artwork displayed for the public.

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Free, 11am-3pm, suitable for all ages. Diamond Jubilee Gardens, The Embankment, Twickenham, TW1 3SU.

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Inspirational lecture

Animal antics

Photo exhibition

Local charity Integrated Neurological Services is hosting an evening lecture to raise money to provide professional support and care for those with neurological disabilities and their carers. The key speaker will be Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, gold medal-winning Paralympian, disability rights campaigner and Parliamentarian, who will discuss what it takes to achieve success in life, regardless of your disadvantages.

As a tribute to the resurgence of nature in springtime, Will’s Art Warehouse has dedicated its latest exhibition Fin, Fur, Feather to the wonders of the animals on our planet with artwork inspired by the wild and wonderful. Exhibiting artists include illustrator Catherine Rayner and Helen Thorpe as well as mixed-media artist Sally-Ann Johns and ceramicist Olivia Ferrier. Animal lovers will certainly find something decorative to adorn any empty spaces in their homes.

Local Heroes is a new exhibition of work by local photographer Ricky Leaver. The collection of 11 images is a tribute to the magnificent open spaces that surround leafy Putney – Wimbledon Common, Putney and Barnes Commons, Wandsworth Park, Richmond Park and, of course, the River Thames. All of the images have been taken within walking distance of the Tried & True café, where the exhibition takes place.

£20 for lecture only, £32 for lecture and buffet supper, 7.30pm. St Paul’s School, Lonsdale Road, Barnes, SW13 9JT. To purchase tickets, call 020 8755 4000, email admin@ins.org.uk or book online at inslecture2015.eventbrite.co.uk. For more information on the charity, visit ins.org.uk

Free, all artwork for sale, 10.30am-6pm daily, by appointment 6pm-8pm Monday to Thursday. Wills Art Warehouse, 180 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 1LY, 020 8246 4840 (wills-art.com)

Free, Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, weekends 8.30am-4.30pm. Tried & True, 279 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, SW15 6SP, 020 8789 0410 (triedandtruecafe.co.uk). For more information or to see more of Ricky’s work, visit londonstillsphotoart.com

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L-R: Ruth Whyman, Yewande Adesida, Sara Parfett and Maddy Ardissino wearing Crewroom kit

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A group of female rowers from the Hammersmith Sculling Club, undated. Courtesy of The River and Rowing Museum (rrm.co.uk)

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In 2015, for the first time, the women’s Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race will be held on the same day, over the same course, as the men’s race. To mark the occasion, Jennifer Mason dives into the world of women’s rowing in south-west London

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’s eight, undated. Frederick James Furnivall coxing a women (rrm.co.uk) m Courtesy of The River and Rowing Museu

A brief history

he first women’s Boat Race took place on the Isis in Oxford in 1927 in front of hostile crowds who believed that rowing was an ‘unseemly’ sport for young ladies to compete in (in fact, it’s rumoured that one of its Cambridge initiators had to ‘row’ around the desk of university staff wearing the proposed kit to ‘ensure it preserved her modesty’). Those first races differ hugely from the fierce competitions we know today; the teams then had to take to the water separately in a two-part contest; on one leg, they would be judged on ‘style and grace’ and the second was a time trial. It wasn’t until 1935 that Oxford and Cambridge women’s boats were permitted to race side-by-side. Following an accident in the mid-1950s, the women’s race nearly faded into oblivion, but was revived in 1962 by two engineering students. However, its position in the rowing calendar wasn’t finally assured until after most colleges at Oxbridge became co-ed in the 1970s. In 1977, the race was moved from the Isis to a 2,000m course in Henley where it remained until

2014, when the light and dark blues competed separately from the men for the very last time. Following strong campaigning and essential support from Helena Morrissey, chief executive of race sponsors Newton Investment Management, this year’s women’s Boat Race will finally take place on the same day as the men’s race, over the same 7,000m course, in a rousing leap forward for sporting equality.

The 2015 Newton Women’s Boat Race will take place at 4.50pm (the BNY Mellon men’s race at 5.50pm) on 11 April from the Putney Bridge start line. For more information, visit theboatraces.org

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Expert opinion I caught up with local Olympic rower Jess Eddie to get her thoughts on the sport, its future and how important this year’s race will be

ess began rowing in her home town of Durham at the age of eight, continued throughout school and during her time studying at Royal Holloway, University of London. She has represented Great Britain at junior, U23 and senior level, competing in numerous World Championships and two Olympic Games. She’s a firm advocate for the importance of sporting equality and keen for an opportunity to prove her mettle at the next Games in Rio 2016.

How essential has the Boat Race been for promoting the sport and how important is the synchronisation of the men’s and women’s races? The Boat Race is a huge flagship for rowing. The first question people ask is: ‘Have you been in the Boat Race?’ and I reply: ‘Well, no – just the Olympics.’ Millions watch it. I don’t think people realise the significance of finally bringing the women’s race in line with the men’s competition; it’s about time. We shouldn’t be thankful that it’s happened; it should have been in place already. It will do wonders for women’s sport – propelling it to the forefront of everyone’s minds. It’s not just a case of ‘oh that’s nice to have them on the same day’ – it’s a huge step. I can’t think of any other major sporting event, apart from the Olympics, that has the men’s and women’s competitions on the same day, over the same course. So we’re grateful to the Boat Race and the sponsors, particularly Newton, for finally making it equal.

How much of a part do you think rowing plays in the fight for equality in sport? It’s brilliant that we compete over the same distances as the guys at the Olympics; rightly so. But that

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didn’t change until 1988. So for three Games after women began rowing in 1976 (while the men had been competing since 1896), they participated over shorter distances because it was seen to be ‘unwomanly’ or something ridiculous. The strides we take every Olympiad in women’s sport is incredible. In terms of equality we’re ahead of many other sports, but women’s rowing isn’t quite equal yet – there are two more men’s events than there are women’s – the International Olympic Committee must bring that into line. Women are there; they are taking part in sport, they’re not just doing it to look nice, they’re doing it to a high level. I’ve rowed in two Olympic Games; it’s a demanding, full-time job. We need people to get it into their heads that women’s rowing is just as interesting as men’s to watch. That’s when it will start getting exciting. I think we’ve got a way to go; the men are about 100 years ahead of us in terms of Olympic sport, but the women are now at the forefront. We have to spearhead the idea of women in rowing and women in sport. We have to show them that we’re here and we’re doing a good job of it.

How hard is it, on a day-to-day level, to compete for that equality? The mind-set has to change from both sides; it’s not just a question of the guys having to accept that we

train just as hard as them. It’s unfortunate that on the private sponsorship side, the men are still streets ahead. Some big sponsors still find the guys more lucrative. As women, we have to be pushing for that kind of sponsorship, for people to associate ourselves with. That’s why I’m so excited to be an ambassador for fitnesswear brand Crewroom and all that it represents for women in sport and its close relationship with our local community of athletes and adventurers.

Rowing, particularly women’s rowing, achieved huge amounts of publicity from the 2012 London Olympic Games. What changes have you seen since then? I think there was a turn of the tide for women’s rowing in 2012 when the sport won its first ever Olympic gold medal. I thought it was interesting that the day after those first golds, it was all about women’s sport,

Fighting for sporting equality This year the Boat Race takes place on the same day as the Grand National, but the horse race’s traditional presenter Clare Balding, amid much controversy, has decided that presenting this year’s Boat Race and promoting its significance in boosting the recognition for women’s sport is more important. We couldn’t agree more.

Interested in finding out more about the history of women’s rowing? Head to the Putney Exchange Shopping Centre to take a look around a special exhibition of photographs and memorabilia on loan from the River and Rowing Museum at Henley. The exhibition runs until 17 April and will be open to the public on Boat Race weekend, too.

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The kit This year the specialised kit for all the teams from both races will be provided by local Putney-based business Crewroom. Founder Kate Giles explains why the partnership is an important one

women’s rowing; but more men won gold for Britain that year than women. It pushed into the psyche of the nation that women were there, were competing and were winning. It changed things a lot – 2012 became the women’s games, which is so empowering.

Speaking of empowerment, what do you think of the #ThisGirlCan campaign?

How did Crewroom become a part of the Boat Race?

I think it’s fantastic. It shows women that to look normal is ok. It’s very different from looking at pictures of a group of Olympic athletes or celebrities, the kind of images that people are bombarded with all the time. That’s not real life; my friends don’t look like that, my mum doesn’t look like that – they’re normal women. I love the campaign and so do the other girls on the team. We think it’s incredible that there’s been investment in the attitude that says ‘you can do this’. It’s a really strong message. It’s not always about reaching for the stars – it’s about being good at what you can do and enjoying doing it. We’re all behind #ThisGirlCan.

How are preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro going? This is a big year for international rowing. Our World Championships take place in September, which is the qualification round for the Olympics. My boat class, if I make the team for the women’s eight, has to place in the top five to qualify. So it’s a big ask, considering there are probably about seven or eight crews that could come in the top five. We have to push.

Do you think the competition will be as fierce as it was in 2012? Yes, at every Olympics the standard keeps getting higher. People go and learn how to train harder and smarter, or they learn new techniques, or build a bigger squad… crews are always getting faster. World records keep getting broken. Nobody’s slowing down.

With our location right on the river, Crewroom has always had close links to the rowing community, so when the previous kit deal with Nike (which I always thought was a rather mismatched situation) ended last year and the Boat Race put the supply of technical kit out to tender, the team here jumped at the chance. After all, the brand was designed specifically with rowing and other outdoor sports in mind. We were delighted when we won the contract.

What were your main objectives? Although the race is in April, there’s a long process involved in selecting the final crews, so we supplied the first batch of kit way back in September last year and worked on producing the kit boards for the final sign off started even earlier in summer 2014. A major requirement of the kit offering was custom design and fitting to suit all body shapes and sizes for both the male and female crews, so we wanted to design a range that conformed to the requirements of the Boat Race, the crews and the sponsors and to ensure the garments would offer athletes technical benefits, including wicking, breathability and antimicrobial properties. We offered made-tomeasure garments which would ensure excellent fit and function for all athletes and endure the rigours of daily training and racing and ultimately, created garments that athletes would be proud to wear.

How exciting is the Crewroom involvement in the Boat Race for you personally?

What would you like to see for women’s rowing in the future? I’d like to see young girls entering the sport and not feeling like they’re held back by anything. Rowing is empowering; I keep coming back to that word but it’s perfect to describe our sport. I know so many women who have been involved in rowing who’ve gone on to be incredibly successful because it made them feel like they can achieve anything.

What are your personal goals? It won’t be easy, but my goal is to be on the podium [in Rio] next year. That’s what we’re all chasing. That’s why we’re training three times a day, in all kinds of weather. Once you start rowing, it’s hard to leave it. It’s the kind of sport that gets into your bones. n

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Incredibly exciting. Crewroom was born after poorly-designed kit left me battling serious pneumonia during my rowing days, so it’s fantastic to see the idea come to life in one of the most exciting events in the rowing calendar. But being involved in the race is about more than just Crewroom; it’s a huge boost for the local area to know that a local brand is closely involved in such an iconic sporting event. Our business is all about building sporting connections in the local community, so being a part of the Boat Race and having local Olympian Jess Eddie as an ambassador are really important developments.

Crewroom, The Embankment Studios, Embankment, Putney, SW15 1LB, 020 8877 3888 (crewroom.co.uk)

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Gardens volunteer Jennifer Mason gets her hands dirty alongside Kew’s dedicated team of part-time enthusiasts

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Libby Rutter hard at work

s green-fingered horticulturalists across the country take their trowels in hand to celebrate National Gardening Week this month (13-19 April) it seems only right to visit one of the capital’s most popular recreation spots for anyone remotely interested in all things botanical. Kew Gardens, a London landmark since 1759, has been at the forefront of horticultural conservation and discovery over the past 250 years – and it doesn’t keep up its reputation without a little help. So this month I decided it was time to don my wellington boots and gardening gloves and dig in (forgive the pun). Vounteering at Kew is an extremely popular pastime, I soon learn. With a queue of applicants waiting for every place on the programme, it’s not simply a question of deciding to help and then turning up the next day with your spade and secateurs. However, the opportunity to be a part of this incredible organisation is well worth the wait. The swarm of volunteers are divided into smaller teams, each of which is responsible for a different area of the gardens. This gives the helpers a chance to take pride in their patches, to see them grow, develop and change through the seasons. No previous experience is necessary to join the scheme (although it is helpful and the more experienced volunteers are doled out the more challenging tasks) as all of the fiddly or specialist work is undertaken by the supervising staff member assigned to each group.

His hard work results in the kind of beautiful, picturesque brook you’d expect from gardens of this calibre I’m to join the team working on the Secluded Garden towards the northern end of the park. My first task? Scooping out buckets of excess duckweed from the stream before spring arrives and the photosynthesising leaves take over. It’s a simple enough chore which gives me a chance to chat to the other volunteers about their experiences. ‘We’re here every Tuesday,’ retiree Libby Rutter tells me. ‘You only come in for one day a week, but it’s a great way to see the gardens, to meet new people and to get some exercise.’ She’s not kidding about the exercise part. My memories of helping out in the garden as a child revolve around

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Volunteers at the Secluded Garden

sedentary weeding or a spot of lawn mowing. Gardening at Kew is a somewhat more vigorous experience; after half an hour of scooping, my back muscles are protesting – and that’s before supervisor India Pinnock has me begin weeding the iris beds on the banks of the stream. Balancing precariously on a steep, slippery slope, attempting to pull out deep-rooted dandelion plants, allencompassing moss and tenacious grass while avoiding the newly awakening iris plants is certainly a challenge. That said, I’ve been given the easiest task of the day. Libby is pushing wheelbarrows of earth and clipped branches back and forth while her husband Paul is shovelling mud and sludge out of the stream. His hard work results in the kind of beautiful, picturesque brook you’d expect from gardens of this calibre, but it’s a back-breaking, messy task. ‘You’ve really got to be enthusiastic about gardening to volunteer here,’ Libby says,

with a nod in her husband’s direction. ‘It’s a huge amount of fun, but if it’s not really your thing you might struggle with some of the less aestheticallypleasing jobs.’ Given the physical nature of many of the tasks, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the majority of Kew volunteers are strapping youngsters – but you’d be wrong. ‘There are plenty of students from the nearby Kew School of Horticulture and other educational establishments around the world,’ Paul explains, ‘but quite a lot of the others who donate their time are retired, like us.’ After a quick lunch at the brand-new volunteers’ centre and a sneak peek at the greenhouses behind the scenes, it’s back to work – and by mid-afternoon my iris beds are free of unwanted weeds. It’s an incredibly satisfying feeling. Libby, Paul and India are still hard at work, but with the burgeoning spring sunshine trying its best to push through the clouds and the whole of the gardens stretched out before me ready to explore, I say my goodbyes and drift off into the green beyond, pausing every now and then to spy what other volunteering teams are getting up to. For the first time I appreciate the amount of work that goes into keeping Kew Gardens looking its immaculate best. n

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Having led a life more colourful than the most implausible soap star, Ivan Massow talks to Henry Hopwood-Phillips about why he’s ready to get serious and succeed Boris Johnson as Mayor of London

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ondon mayoral candidate Ivan Massow seems like a real guy; not the most sexy of descriptions, admittedly, but in the age of the Spock-like politician it’s a powerful card. He also looks real. Though he’s wearing the ubiquitous open-necked shirt, the London mayoral candidate comes across less like the sandblasted goblin of the Blairite and Cameronian yesteryear than a wizened saltand-pepper-haired pin-up. The post has relatively limited formal powers but its appeal has, perhaps paradoxically, up until now been restricted to the megalomania of Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnson. So having a candidate who appears so regular feels slightly anticlimactic, even incongruous… But, of course, Ivan isn’t terribly normal. The menagerie, from dogs at knee-height up to parrots above (singing a medley of welcomes and threats as I bound through his Bloomsbury door) hints at this. Raised near Brighton, he admits to being an ‘instinctive’ Tory ‘despite a politically tribal narrative that might insist my “natural” position is on the left’ due to an early ‘street urchin’ existence that included dyslexia, adoption and homosexuality. I cannot remember what qualifications I left Brighton with,’ his eyes glint, ‘because I’ve had to fib so much about that period in the past – but I think I left school with one O-level.’ Clearly, his life trajectory wasn’t a conventional one (with a launch pad of qualifications) but Ivan was a man with an idea. ‘I found a niche in the market by making sure gays weren’t financially penalised in the financial products that they were offered.’ Millions of pounds soon flowed into his coffers. ‘I was so happy proving to teachers, parents and friends that I was worth something, that I wasn’t a dead-end,’ he beams. That particular high, however, closed when he lost a lawsuit to a firm he had accused of failing to uphold his ethics. A period of alcoholism followed and spanned a time of self-exile in Barcelona, a sad hiatus that nevertheless ended with a fairy-tale rescue by none other than Joan Collins, – ‘who by the way, insists on being named the godmother of my child,’ he adds excitedly. The controversy didn’t end with the alcohol intake though. Never shirking the right to hold real opinions, he recollects being ‘forced to resign as chairman of the Institute of Contemporary

Arts (ICA) after observing that much of conceptual art is “craftless tat”.’ Looking to pick himself up, Ivan jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire, throwing his hat into the mayoral ring at the end of last year. The first shot across the bows came from Mark Wallace at Conservative Home, describing Ivan as an ‘unconvincing candidate’, a man who seemed destined to be little more than a careerist and ‘loose cannon’. ‘I understand why he said that,’ Ivan comments humbly, ‘so I set things straight by inviting his editor to interview me.’ The follow-up makes for interesting reading, and captures Ivan’s tone well. It’s a mischievous tenor that flirts with gravity and comedy simultaneously © anderm / Shutterstock.com

Clearly his life trajectory wasn’t a conventional one – it’s apparent that he is sensitive to the lightness and heaviness of both life and the task he has set himself. Another accusation is that what Ivan sells as ‘blue-sky thinking’ amounts to little more than headline-chasing. Policies aimed at housing the homeless in City Hall and naming a prison after himself on ‘Boris Island’ seem to add noise rather than solutions to a city that proffers itself as one of the few ‘world capitals’. ‘That’s not fair,’ he protests, giving the example of a volunteer transport brigade that would potentially stop London from coming to a halt on strike days. ‘I set out a poll on a website that attracted large numbers of voters. In the end, more than 40 per cent said they would participate if such a scheme materialised, which I thought was rather impressive.’ Other statistics don’t look so rosy. YouGov published a poll at the end of 2014,

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claiming that Ivan’s recognition in London hovers around the nine per cent mark. It’s a superior presence to other Conservative hopefuls, but also undoubtedly worse than the Labour big guns such as Tessa Jowell and Sadiq Khan. This has caused consternation within the party; some have voiced concerns that they need a bigger name. Zac Goldsmith is often touted – a person Boris has made no secret of supporting as a possible heir apparent. The lack of acclaim has perhaps kickstarted Ivan into making sure his vision isn’t lacking. He is able, for instance, despite platitudes on his website about ‘embracing modernity’, to articulate the planks of policy in detail. Most of this centres on devolution. He certainly begrudges the fact ‘that the [London] economy generates 22 per cent of the UK’s total wealth yet has less control over its money than either Scotland or Wales’, believing part of tackling this problem should involve setting a London budget and creating a tourism tax. Housing is a bugbear too: ‘I hate how prices are so high that sites become the monopoly of huge developers. They create buildings that few want and often result in the death of local communities.’ Ivan wants firstly to be able to subsidise small developers, secondly to strip away unnecessary regulation and thirdly to inject a bout of local democracy into the planning process. Not that he’s in favour of nimbyism; instead he insists it’s crazy to build outwards into green belt land when we could built upwards on our own patches. ‘Whatever we do, the current model where our latest builds are usually less valuable and less popular houses than our older ones is unsustainable and ridiculous.’ Thumbing the table, Ivan notes it ‘usually has a small team of advisers around it’. Discussing what exactly? A book is thrown in my direction with a title drier than sawdust. A Conservative for 33 years, a Londoner for 25, one cannot fail to be impressed by the energy that the silver fox is applying to his candidature. One gets the impression that some in the public realm believe his campaign to be more about energy than sense; a political example of a man on a collision course with a brick wall. Looking back at Ivan’s life, though, it seems that the walls have sustained far more damage than his head. n

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THE NOTICEBOARD Education news from across south-west London

Donations welcome The Collis School Association is using crowdfunding website MyDonate to raise £15,000 to design a new meadow for the schoolchildren. The project aims to create a quiet area for children to sit and have outdoor lessons, and the money raised will also provide splinter-free fencing, landscaping and sheltered areas. To donate or for more information, contact Tanya Kent via email: csa.teddington@gmail.com.

Collis Primary School, Fairfax Road, Teddington, TW11 9BS, 020 8977 1458 (collis.richmond.sch.uk)

Sir David Attenborough with Headteacher, head boy and head girl

New opening Last month, local legend Sir David Attenborough was the guest of honour at the opening of Orleans Park School’s new Sixth Form building. In 1993, the school’s original ‘new’ teaching block was opened by Sir David’s brother, the late Lord Attenborough of Richmond upon Thames, so in light of this and in honour of both Lord Attenborough and himself, Sir David gave permission for this latest Sixth Form structure to be named the Attenborough Building. ‘From my brother’s point of view and my point of view, you (the students) are such valuable people,’ he said in

his address to the guests. ‘The world is going to need you and you’re extremely fortunate to have such a lovely building. The future is going to be very tough, but the better qualified you are, the better chance you have of making yourselves determine what’s going to happen in the years to come. So, it is with great honour and pride that the name Attenborough will be on this building.’

Orleans Park, Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 3BB, 020 8891 0187 (orleanspark.richmond.sch.uk)

Additional funding

cabinet member for schools, said: ‘Richmond upon Thames has the best primary schools in the country, therefore demand is very high. Despite this, we have significantly increased the percentage of parents receiving their first preference of school over the last five years. We’ve already added more than 500 permanent reception places, but this money is an important contribution towards our longterm strategy that aims to add more than 4,410 places over the next 10 years.’

The government has allocated £8.3million to go towards a school expansion project in Richmond upon Thames. In 2014, 80 per cent of reception class applications received their first preference place, but the council hopes that the extra funding will support the provision of new primary school places where they are most needed, increasing the percentage of children earning places at their first choice of school. Cllr Paul Hodgins, Richmond Council

(richmond.gov.uk/education)

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School trip research The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust is instigating innovative and never-before-seen research into the long-term effects on local primary schoolchildren who visit the WWT London Wetland Centre, in an attempt to discover whether a one-day school trip to a nature reserve leads to lasting improvements in a child’s values and attitude towards the natural world. The research will follow teachers and schoolchildren after their visit with discussions and activities to record subtle changes over time; for example, whether they introduce a bird feeder or the like at home, or spend longer than usual playing outdoors. Researchers will then compare the approaches taken by different schools, which will show, for example, whether children are more inspired by things they are shown or those they find for themselves. WWT learning manager Lucy Hellier said: ‘This is a pioneering piece of research that could have implications for all school trips to the great outdoors. Over the years, we’ve welcomed more than two million schoolchildren to our nine Wetland Centres, and we’ve seen them enjoy themselves and hope that we’ve inspired each of them. Other studies have

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asked adults why they became interested in nature. We’re coming at it from a different angle and speaking to children directly, to narrow down what it was about a single school trip that could turn it into a lifechanging event. As far as we know, no one has ever tried that before.’

Newland House School took home the top prize at the Primary Schools Netball Tournament last month. Following a morning of group stages, the top two teams, Newland House and St James’s Primary School, faced each other in the Cup competition, with Newland House winning the match. The local champions will now go on to represent the borough in the School Games Tournament.

(newlandhouse.net)

WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes, SW13 9WT, 020 8409 4400 (wwt.org.uk)

King’s House School 1st XV celebrate winning the U13 Prep Schools Rugby Nationals

For the win Congratulations to the King’s House 1st XV who won the U13 Prep School Rugby Nationals last month. The team is the first King’s House squad to achieve this and the boys fought hard throughout the tournament, especially in the final against Shrewsbury House, which they won 10-5.

King’s House School, 68 Kings Road, Richmond, TW10 6ES, 020 8940 1878 (kingshouseschool.org)

Image courtesy of WWT Wetland Centre

Back to school

Gemma Morris (third left) and Angela Barnes (fourth left) pose with RuTC students

Sky broadcasters Angela Barnes and Gemma Morris visited Richmond upon Thames College last month to deliver a guest lecture on their careers and experiences. The talk was attended by more than 100 media and English students, a fact that pleased ex-pupil Gemma, who, along with Angela, presents the technology show Swipe. ‘It was a pleasure to be back at my old college after 13 years and great to chat to so many keen and interested students,’ she said. ‘Angela and I were very impressed with their insightful questions and really enjoyed our visit.’

Richmond upon Thames College, Egerton Road, Twickenham, TW2 7SJ, 020 8607 8000 (rutc.ac.uk)

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Pedagogy Power The Journal shines a spotlight on one of the more sensitive issues of the General Election next month: education... Words/Henry Hopwood-Phillips © BasPhoto / Shutterstock.com

Situation

Schools

In 2009, people knew that the era of limitless economic growth was over, but few could discern what this meant for universities. A year later in 2010, with the abolition of teaching subsidies and the shift of the full cost of teaching to students, a little more clarity emerged, but the student loan book remained unaffordable. At the moment, students begin repayments once their salary reaches £21,000 per year. If more money is required, it would be easy to raise revenue by dropping that threshold. The can was kicked down the road, however, with the Browne Report; and this procrastination feeds a more general confusion over where the main parties stand on education as the 2015 election looms.

On the schools front, UKIP will scrap the arbitrary target of 50 per cent of school leavers going on to university whilst promising to reinstate grammar schools. The Green Party has vowed to provide free education for all. The Tories are promising to open at least 500 new free schools (meaning approximately 270,000 new school places) in the next parliament, if elected. Education Secretary Nicky Morgan, speaking on Radio 4’s Today programme, noted that free schools were a huge success story and that ‘at the heart of all of it is giving parents real choice.’

David Cameron says he wants to see ‘a war on mediocrity’

Universities Some policy has emerged – mostly through headlines. Labour has chosen to focus on cutting maximum tuition fees to £6,000 (though without specifying how the lost revenue might be replaced). It is also keen to highlight the needs of the ‘other 50 per cent’ – those not attending university – and has pledged to remove international students from calculations of net immigration. The Conservatives are thinking of uncapped tuition fees, with a view to balancing the student loan book. The Liberal Democrats are making noises about giving universities the right to buy their own student debt as an investment; this is being sold as an incentive for the institutions to get their graduates into high-paid jobs. UKIP is eager to remove tuition fees for students taking approved degrees in science, medicine, technology, engineering and maths on the condition that they live, work and pay tax in the UK for five years after the completion of their degrees.

Labour, perhaps unsurprisingly, disagrees; claiming that it would be right to close the scheme because ‘parents waiting for the results of their children’s primary school applications will be astonished to learn that David Cameron wants to continue funnelling money into areas of surplus school places.’ Of 77 free schools inspected by OFSTED, 18 have been rated outstanding, 23 as requiring improvement or inadequate, and three have been closed or taken over. The Green Party would abolish OFSTED altogether, replacing it with a more collaborative system of monitoring school performance. The party feels teachers are ‘teaching to the test’ rather than equipping children with the skills they need.

Conservatives David Cameron says he wants to see ‘a war on mediocrity’, targeting 3,500 schools ranked as

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‘requiring improvement’ by OFSTED. He would pursue this ‘war’ by driving such schools to become academies with new ‘superheads’ in charge.

Labour Ed Miliband stresses that Britain lacks an education system that produces the right sort of skills. He told manufacturers recently that Britain needs almost 160,000 engineers a year but is producing fewer than 75,000. Labour therefore promises to guarantee apprenticeships to school-leavers with the right grades in order to rectify this situation.

Liberal Democrats In the wake of a report by the New Policy Institute that claimed 29 per cent of 19-25 year olds are in poverty and the proportion of young adults in private rented accommodation has risen by 10 points to 37 per cent over the past 10 years, the Liberal Democrats want to attract attention to their pupil premium scheme, which gives schools extra funds for every disadvantaged pupil they take in.

Conclusion Looking at the bigger picture, Labour wants to ‘protect the overall education budget in real terms’. This contrasts with the Tories who would cut funding by 10 per cent. However, much of the debate misses out a crucial question – what, exactly, are our education system and our universities for? Much of the confusion, the fudge, caused is due to this lack of greater vision. n

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TERM DATES BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH SCHOOL

CONTACT DETAILS

TERM DATES

ARK Putney Academy Head: Alison Downey • Co-educational, ages 11 to 18

Pullman Gardens, Putney, SW15 3DG, 020 8788 3421 Email: info@arkputneyacademy.org Website: arkputneyacademy.org

Summer Term: 14 April -–17 July (Half Term: 25-29 May)

Hurlingham School Head: Jonathan Brough • Co-educational, ages four to 11

122 Putney Bridge Road, Putney, SW15 2NQ, 020 8874 7186 Email: office@hurlinghamschool.co.uk Website: hurlinghamschool.co.uk

Summer Term: 21 April – 3 July (Half Term: 25-29 May)

Putney High School Senior school Head: Denise Lodge Junior school Head: Jo Wallace • Girls, ages four to 18

35 Putney Hill, Putney, SW15 6BH Senior school: 020 8788 4886, Junior school: 020 8788 6523 Email: putneyhigh@put.gdst.net Website: putneyhigh.gdst.net

Summer Term: 15 April – 10 July (Half Term: 25-29 May)

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CONTACT DETAILS

TERM DATES

Colet Court, St Paul’s Preparatory School Head: Tim Meunier • Boys, ages seven to 13

Lonsdale Road, Barnes, SW13 9JT, 020 8748 3461 Email: enquiriescc@stpaulsschool.org.uk Website: coletcourt.org.uk

Summer Term: 16 April – 26 June (Half Term: 25-26 May)

The Harrodian Head: James Hooke • Co-educational, ages four to 18

Lonsdale Road, Barnes, SW13 9QN, 020 8748 6117 Email: admin@harrodian.com Website: harrodian.com

Summer Term: 21 April – 3 July (Half Term: 25-29 May)

King’s House School Head: Mark Turner • Nursery: co-educational, ages three to four • Junior school: boys, ages four to eight • Senior school: boys, ages eight to 13

68 Kings Road, Richmond, TW10 6ES Senior school: 020 8940 1878 / schooloffice@kingshouseschool.org Junior school: 020 8940 7015 / smith.h@kingshouseschool.org Nursery: 020 8948 5655 / nursery@kingshouseschool.org

Summer Term: 21 April – 9 July (Half Term: 25-29 May)

Newland House School Head: David A. Alexander • Pre-prep: co-educational, ages four to six • Main school: co-educational, ages six to 11 • Main school: boys, ages 11 to 13

Waldegrave Park, Twickenham, TW1 4TQ, 020 8865 1234 Email: reception@newlandhouse.net Website: newlandhouse.net

Summer Term: 21 April – 3 July (Half Term: 25-29 May)

St Paul’s School Head: Mark Bailey • Boys, ages 13 to 18

Lonsdale Road, Barnes, SW13 9JT, 020 8748 9162 Email: reception@stpaulsschool.org.uk Website: stpaulsschool.org.uk

Summer Term: 16 April – 26 June (Half Term: 25-26 May)

Waldegrave School Head: Philippa Nunn • Girls, ages 11 to 16 • Sixth form: co-educational, ages 16 to 18

Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, TW2 5LH, 020 8894 3244 Email: info@waldegrave.org.uk Website: waldegrave.richmond.sch.uk

Summer Term: 13 April – 21 July (Half Term: 25-29 May)

BOROUGH OF MERTON SCHOOL

CONTACT DETAILS

TERM DATES

King’s College School Senior Head: Andrew Halls Junior Head: Gerard Silverlock • Boys, ages seven to 18 • Girls, ages 16 to 18

Southside, Wimbledon Common, SW19 4TT Senior school: 020 8255 5300 / reception@kcs.org.uk Junior school: 020 8255 5335 / hmjssec@kcs.org.uk Website: kcs.org.uk

Summer Term: 20 April – 1 July (Half Term: 25-29 May)

Ursuline High School Head: Julia Waters • Girls, ages 11 to 18

Crescent Road, Wimbledon, SW20 8HA, 020 8255 2688 Email: enquiries@ursulinehigh.merton.sch.uk Website: ursulinehigh.merton.sch.uk

Summer Term: 13 April – 17 July (Half Term: 25-29 May)

Wimbledon High School Senior school Head: Jane Lunnon Junior school Head: Kate Mitchell • Girls, ages four to 18

Mansel Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4AB Senior school: 020 8971 0900 / info@wim.gdst.net Junior school: 020 8971 0902 / info.juniors@wim.gdst.net Website: wimbledonhigh.gdst.net

Summer Term: 15 April – 8 July (Half Term: 25-29 May)

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*All dates and details were correct when compiled in March 2015, but may be subject to change. Please contact the schools directly for further information.

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Until 31 August

If you dare

Elsewhere in London

Join in with a sailing adventure, Against Captain’s Orders: a Journey into the Uncharted, which promises to take you on an actionpacked trail through our rich maritime history. The gallery experience is designed for children and families to enjoy an educational museum tour in a new way. Kitted out with lifejackets and sailing equipment, visitors will navigate through the galleries, taking on various maritime roles. On your travels, expect to encounter stories about ruthless pirates and fearsome captains.

£19.75, from 10am daily. National Maritime Museum, Romney Road, Greenwich, SE10 8XS, 020 8858 4422 (rmg.co.uk)

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EASTER HOLIDAY Family outings to enjoy during the school break © Thinkstock by Getty images

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Vintage traditions

Post-holiday pick-me-up Specially designed for children, this workshop organised by Petersham Nurseries will guide young gardeners through the delicate process of sowing seeds. Each child will plant their own sunflower seed tray, while learning about how to provide the right care and nutrients they need to grow into healthy, beautiful plants. If you return to check on your grown sunflowers, look out for other exciting garden activities, as the School of Garden Inspiration, launched by Petersham Nurseries earlier this year, has more children’s events to come.

Children and parents are invited to experience the Easter traditions of the Victorian era at the Museum of Richmond by taking part in its arts and crafts Victorian Easter workshops. With all its grand architecture and intricate garment details: vintage lace, bows and feathers, Victorian times are very entertaining to explore. To get a full feel for the age you can dress up in traditional costumes, use historical objects and take a stroll to admire the architecture of Richmond from that era. Following the inspirational history tour everyone is welcome to join in a crafts workshop to make their very own vintage-inspired Easter cards and decorations.

£10, 10am-10.45am, Petersham Nurseries, Church Lane, Off Petersham Road, Richmond, TW10 7AB, 020 8940 5230 (petershamnurseries.com)

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Trail time Charming adventures await families in the grounds of Strawberry Hill House this Easter season. The main highlights are a treasure trail inspired by Horace Walpole’s travels and the Enchanted Easter Trail, both laid on in the mansion’s beautiful gardens. Immersed in fairy-tale surroundings, kids and parents can participate in games, look for clues and answer riddles to be rewarded with well-deserved chocolate treats. With plenty of other fun activities running over the Easter period, it makes a great destination for a family day out.

£2 per trail, 11am-4pm. Strawberry Hill, 268 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, TW1 4ST, 020 8744 1241 (strawberryhillhouse.org.uk) © The Trustees of the Natural History

25 April

Own a pony

3 April - 24 May

A tale of adventure A new play called Operation Magic Carpet at the Polka Theatre will take you on an adventurous journey from London to Baghdad, following the story of a little girl called Nomi who embarks on an actionfilled imaginary adventure. Magical stories about flying carpets and shooting stars told by her parents spark her imagination and curiosity about a faraway land. Characters from the Arabian Nights stories come to life in the play to accompany Nomi as she discovers her cultural roots.

£14.50, for performance times see the website. Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB, 020 8543 4888 (polkatheatre.com) © RBG Kew

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Under the sea The Natural History Museum will host a special workshop, Close Up On Corals, allowing children to have an in-depth look at these underwater life forms and even hold real creatures. Workshop activities will include creating coral-inspired artwork and imitating seabed camouflage techniques fashioned by ocean dwellers.

11am-1pm and 2pm-5pm, Darwin Centre Atrium, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD (nhm.ac.uk)

If your little ones dream of owning a pony or horse, this might be just the ticket for you. Park Lane Stables invites kids to its Own a Pony workshop this month, where, under the supervision of experienced coaches, children will spend time looking after the stables’ equine residents. The workshop is designed to teach kids about how to care for horses, which will involve hands-on experience of mucking out, grooming, tacking up and feeding the ponies. Your young riders will also get the chance to saddle up and go for a supervised ride.

£55, 9am-1pm, Park Lane Stables, Park Lane, Teddington TW11 0HY, 07796 842 328, parklanestables@gmail.com (parklanestables.co.uk)

Until 12 April

Fun in the gardens This spring, Kew Gardens is hosting a range of fun activities, including Shaun the Sheepinspired games, facepainting and chocolate workshops; informative sessions that’ll explain the various stages of the chocolate making process, from small beans to the larger treats we all love so much. You won’t be leaving empty-handed either; everyone gets to take home a yummy pack of delicious Columbian chocolates.

Face painting, £4, 10.30am-4pm, White Peaks Café. Baaa to Bean workshop, £5, 11am-4pm, pre-book online 24 hours before, Joseph Banks Building, Kew Gardens, TW9 3AB, 020 8332 5655 (kew.org) - 29 -

Lilian and Caesar © Neil Patton

Words / Elizabeth Sersta

Parent Trap: Nappy Valley Net Richmond NappyValleyNet.com has become an online sensation in the four years since founder Susan Hanage, aka. Annabel, launched it, with more than 130,000 visits to the site every month. An invaluable tool for parents based in south-west London who are seeking to swap tips and share advice, we’ve teamed up to post some of the most pressing topics posted on the site.

Having a second child: twice the fun or 10 times the exhaustion? My husband and I are considering having a second child and I just wanted to hear some experiences from parents out there who have two (or more) little ones – how did having a second child change your life? Did you find it easier with more children, or do you look back on your days with just one and think: ‘wow, we had it easy then’? I’m curious to hear different perspectives. Top replies:

I wouldn’t say it’s either; everybody’s experiences are different. That said, the early stages with both a baby and a toddler in the house can be pretty tiring – but huge amounts of fun. Mon 16 Feb, 2015 10.15pm My second son has been an absolute joy and changed my life in so many ways. I’ve definitely enjoyed it more the second time around. It’s more tiring and it does make you appreciate how easy it was with just one, but in my opinion, second children bring so much to family life and my elder son has benefited hugely from having a sibling. Mon 16 Feb, 2015 11.18pm It’s 10 times more exhausting (add five more times for every year they are closer together in age) but once the littlest gets to about two years old and they start playing together, it’s much easier, and on rare occasions you can even put your feet up for half an hour and read the papers. Until then it’s bloody hard work and anyone who says any different is lying or has access to too much childcare! However, I wouldn’t have it any other way. When I hear them whispering to each other then creeping up on me to say ‘boo!’ it makes it all worthwhile. Tue 17 Feb, 2015 9.48am I think you should go for it. We had our

two children less than two years apart and although it’s exhausting in the beginning, you soon work out strategies for things like keeping the toddler from destroying the house while you’re feeding the baby. Now that they’re older, my two are the best of pals and stick together like glue, so I’m getting paid back for all that hard work I put in at the beginning. Even as I write this, they’re playing some game they’ve made up and I’m putting my feet up with a cup of tea, the paper and Nappy Valley Net. Tue 17 Feb, 2015 11.04am A word of warning: getting up to an energetic, bouncing toddler after a sleepless night with a baby can be a daunting experience! Make sure you’re prepared. Tue 17 Feb, 2015 11.05am I had my two children five years apart, which had its good and bad points. It was lovely to have the younger one at home during the day to take to baby groups and the like while the elder one was at school, but horrendous to try and time school drop-offs and pickups with a brand-new baby. Now that they’re older they adore one another and play together regularly, but the age gap means there are times when ageappropriate activities restrict us – for example, cinema or theatre trips, or when my elder child has a friend round

to play and they don’t want the younger sibling to join in. Childcare can be a juggle; getting two ready in the mornings before I leave for work/every time we leave the house is a big step up from just one. There’s also the guilt you feel about not being able to properly focus on one or the other. Overall though, we feel like we’ve given them each other, which is such a gift. When their dad and I go out in the evenings, the elder one is less upset than she was before because now she has her sister with her, and it’s the same for kid’s clubs and things on holidays; they have ‘reinforcement’ and feel stronger and braver for it. They’re a team and they feel it, powerfully. Would I change it? When they’re cuddled up reading stories in bed, when they run into each other’s rooms the minute they wake up, when they’re washing each other’s hair in the bath, when they’re laughing hysterically at something the other one has done, when they’re whispering secrets and giggling, when they talk so lovingly and proudly of their sister and when I think of them having each other to share their futures with – the big one hopefully guiding the younger one, the younger one hopefully listening to her big sister way more than she’d ever listen to me – no, I wouldn’t change a thing. (When they’re winding each other up, slamming doors and screaming, however, yes – I might have the odd winsome, fleeting thought of the days when I had only one…)

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The Journal meets three members of The Wimbledon Society to discuss the local area’s most pressing matters

n the first years of the 20th century, Wimbledon had been transformed from a sleepy village with a population of around 2,500 to a bustling hive of activity with nearly 50,000 inhabitants. To deal with the immediate social and infrastructural problems that this influx of population caused, the Urban District Council needed to set up a sewage works, an isolation hospital for infectious diseases, a fire brigade, a free library and an electricity works. Some of the longer-standing residents of Wimbledon were concerned about the effect these civic constructions would have on the ‘grace, dignity and picturesque amenities of the area.’ So, led by journalist Richardson Evans, they set up a community group dedicated to safeguarding the amenities of the district, promoting an interest in local history and wildlife and preserving objects of historical and natural interest.

The museum More than 100 years later, the Society’s modern reincarnation still upholds those aims and its almost 1,000 members are extremely active in the community and its myriad projects. Most significantly, it runs the popular Wimbledon Museum, which opens

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at weekends to delight interested visitors with a detailed history of the local area and access to census catalogues. ‘The museum will be 100 years old next year,’ enthuses its chairwoman Cassandra Taylor. ‘It began with local people donating objects of interest and since then it has been curated into different areas, including artefacts, maps and natural history. We are entirely run by volunteers, so we only open at weekends – but we have an active schools schedule as well as a travelling talks programme where our volunteers go out into the local community to give slideshow-based presentations on specific subjects.’

Protecting the area The other side of the Society is the Planning Committee, which is headed up by chair John Mays. The planning side is an essential one; although the team does not get directly involved with developers or protestors, it closely monitors the lists of weekly applications submitted to the Merton Council website and meets once a month to discuss which of them may require attention. ‘One of the most notable changes we’re seeing is the increase in the number of people opting to add basements to their properties,’ John explains. ‘They are unable to expand outwards or upwards, so instead they’re digging down. We have

The museum’s special exhibition, which tells the story of shooting on Wimbledon Common, will run until 12 April.

Saturdays and Sundays 2.30pm-5pm, Wednesdays 11.30am-2.30pm

Wimbledon Village 1963, by permission of the Museum of Wimbledon

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The Society is always looking for new members, and more urgently, for volunteers. Whether you’re interested in dedicating several hours or several days, to monitor these applications the team will find a place for your closely to ensure they pose no urgently needed skills. For flooding risk by damaging the more information, contact water table.’ Another important the society using the issue facing the Planning details below. Committee is trees. ‘Trees are very important,’ John insists. ‘We are adamant about not allowing them to be taken down unless it’s absolutely necessary – particularly cedar trees. If a cedar is ever up for “execution”, as it were, we make a lot of noise about that.’ The Society, however, is not the adjudicating authority. ‘We’re only a civic society, so our power is relatively limited,’ John admits. ‘But our views are respected by the planning officers. That’s why we’re keen to attract new members – the larger our Society, the more influence we have.’

Current concerns ‘There are a few important cases we’re considering at the moment,’ John continues. ‘The biggest of these are the Rainbow Estate development in Raynes Park and the Plough Lane Stadium proposal in SW19. This latter one in particular causes us great concern, as not only could the construction potentially have a detrimental effect on the water table of the flood plain and therefore cause flooding, but we also believe that the developers have not thoroughly considered the transport issues involved. How will the football fans reach the stadium? How will they depart? And, perhaps most importantly, how will the area cope with the thousands of visitors waiting for public transport? These are issues that we have yet to see addressed.’ The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club has also recently submitted applications to renovate and update the facilities at its famous premises.

‘We recognise that if The Championships are to remain one of the major sporting events in the world calendar, then modernisation and redevelopment are essential,’ says John. ‘We just want to make sure the AELTC goes about it in a reasonable, residentfriendly way.’ Crossrail 2 is another scheme on the Society’s horizons. ‘The effect Crossrail could have on Wimbledon Town Centre is profound,’ John muses. ‘It would see a total redevelopment of Wimbledon Station and the surrounding area. We have a lot of ideas on how the town centre could be improved and we’re presenting those to the authorities. There’s a new proposal in the works for an entertainment complex in the Hartfield Road area which would bring world-class music facilities to Wimbledon. It’s a long way off yet, but it’s something we feel very strongly about making happen.’

Future plans ‘In 2018, the museum will be totally redesigned,’ says Cassandra. ‘Museum design has moved on hugely since it was constructed, and although we’re restricted to this rather small space, we think we can make huge strides by introducing more modern and interactive displays.’ Fundraising for this massive project will begin next year, when the Society will need the help of the local community. ‘We’ll apply for government, heritage and National Lottery grants, of course,’ explains society chairman Asif Malik, ‘but any contributions from Wimbledon residents will be invaluable and we’ll be working hard to promote our exciting plans.’ n

The Wimbledon Society & Museum, 22 Ridgway, SW19 4QN, 020 8296 9914 (wimbledonsociety.org.uk; wimbledonmuseum.org.uk)

Wimbledon Village 2013 ©simonjosephphotography.com

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

Planning applications Date RECEIVED: 23 February Address: Railway Road, TW11 Proposal: L-shaped rear dormer roof extensions, plus addition of roof lights to front elevation Date RECEIVED: 24 February Address: St John’s Avenue, SW15 PROPOSAL: Conversion of two flats into a fourbedroom, self-contained apartment including alterations and erection of first-floor level side/rear extension

Street smarts Following on from a series of meetings and surveys, Richmond Council has announced next year’s Highways and Streetscene financial plan and is whittling down the final list of roads that will benefit from the 2015/16 budget of £2.9million (which will supplement TfL’s expected promise of £1million). For the fourth year in a row, residents have been able to nominate the roads and pavements they would like to see repaired by the council. As a result of the promised funding, each of the borough’s 14 villages will receive around £35,000 for road, pavement and pothole repairs from this month. Richmond Council’s cabinet member for highways and streetscene Cllr Stephen Speak said: ‘A phenomenal amount of investment continues to be made towards repairing roads and pavements across the borough. The council knows through its surveys that road and pavement repairs are hugely important to residents – which is why it has prioritised this area of work.’

Date RECEIVED: 25 February Address: Lombard Road, SW19 Proposal: Use of premises to provide martial arts training (use within class D2) between 6.30pm-10pm Monday to Friday and 8am-9pm at weekends Date RECEIVED: 25 February Address: Kingston Road, SW20 Proposal: Demolition of existing public house and erection of mixed-use commercial and residential building Date RECEIVED: 9 March Address: Cholmondeley Walk, TW9 Proposal: Internal and external alterations including a single-storey rear extension

(richmond.gov.uk)

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Adelaide Road, TW11

Gas main replacement

27 April – 27 May

Southern Gas Networks 0845 026 0015

Audley Road, TW10

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13-17 April

Thames Water 0845 920 0800

Danebury Avenue, SW15

Road closed for crane operation

9-10 April

Wandsworth 020 8871 6000

Kingston Bypass, SW20

Cyclic block lane closures, tarmac patches and barrier repairs

20-25 April

Transport for London 0845 305 1234

Leopold Road, SW19

Network operations maintenance

Until 9 April

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Manor Road, TW9

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27-28 April

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

Lifesavers Councils Merton Council London Borough of Merton Civic Centre London Road, Morden, SM4 5DX 020 8274 4901 merton.gov.uk (Large or Bulky Household waste collection, Merton Council: 020 8274 4902) Richmond Council Civic Centre 44 York Street Twickenham, TW1 3BZ 020 8891 1411 richmond.gov.uk Wandsworth Council The Town Hall Wandsworth High Street SW18 2PU 020 8871 6000 wandsworth.gov.uk

Post Offices Church Road 96 Church Road, SW13 0DQ Danebury Avenue 31a Danebury Avenue SW15 4DG East Sheen 234 Upper Richmond Road West SW14 8AG Wimbledon 89 The Broadway SW19 1QE

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

Vets and pets M.A. Dog Training and Services 07547 716076 madogtraining@gmail.com madogtrainingandservices.co.uk Richmond Vets 161 Kew Road, Richmond TW9 2PN 020 8940 1090 richmondvets.co.uk The Vet on Richmond Hill 38 Friars Stile Road Richmond TW10 6NQ 020 8948 3737 thevetonrichmondhill.com

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

ORTHoDONTISTS

Optician

Wimbledon Orthodontic Practice ‘Registered Specialist Orthodontists practising in the area since 1996’ 18 Tabor Grove Wimbledon, SW19 4EB 020 8944 0180 info@wimbledon-orthodontist.co.uk wimbledon-orthodontist.co.uk

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

Doctors Coombe Medical Practice 13 Brook Gardens Kingston upon Thames KT2 7ET 020 8605 0044 coombemedicalpractice.co.uk Richmond Practice - Private doctors’ service 19 Sheen Road (Opposite Waitrose carpark) Richmond TW9 1AD 020 8940 5009 richmondpractice.co.uk Seymour House Surgery 154 Sheen Road Richmond TW9 1UU 020 8940 2802 richmondsurgery.co.uk Sheen Lane Health Centre Sheen Lane, East Sheen, SW14 8LP 020 8876 3901 sheenlanehealthcentre.co.uk

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

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

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

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 - 36 -

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home & Culture Architects

Antiques

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

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

Bob Trimble Architects 36 York Street Twickenham, TW1 3LJ 020 8538 9303 trimblearchitect.co.uk GPS Architects 14 The Green Richmond, TW9 1PX 020 8940 8244 gpsarchitects.co.uk Holden Harper 26 High Street Wimbledon, SW19 5BY 020 8946 5502 holdenharper.co.uk

Regallis Associates ‘A south west London staple which has delivered bespoke architectural designs to suit conversions, extensions or complete refurbishments since 2003’ The Mews 12 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1JP 020 7384 2228 regallis.co.uk

Orleans House Gallery Riverside, Twickenham TW1 3DJ 020 8831 6000 richmond.gov.uk/orleans_house_ gallery

Museums/Galleries Henry Boxer Gallery (visits by appointment only) 98 Stuart Court Richmond Hill TW10 6RJ 020 8948 1633 outsiderart.co.uk Lacy Road Gallery 30 Lacy Road Putney SW15 1NL 020 8789 1777 lacyroadgallery.co.uk Landmark Art Gallery Landmark Arts Centre Ferry Road, Teddington TW11 9NN 020 8977 7558 landmarkartscentre.org

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

The Twickenham Museum 25 The Embankment Twickenham, 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

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

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Church Road Wimbledon, SW19 5AE 020 8946 6131 wimbledon.com

Strawberry Hill House (Horace Walpole’s Gothic Castle) 268 Waldegrave Road Twickenham, TW1 4ST 020 8744 1241 strawberryhillhouse.org.uk

Wimbledon Windmill Museum Windmill Road Wimbledon Common SW19 5NR wimbledonwindmill@gmail.com wimbledonwindmill.org.uk

The Architect’s Gallery The Powder Rooms 69-71 Broad Street Teddington, TW11 8QZ 020 8977 7046 thearchitectsgallery.com

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

entertainment New Wimbledon Theatre The Broadway SW19 1QG 0844 871 7646 atgtickets.com/wimbledon

Polka Theatre 240 The Broadway Wimbledon, SW19 1SB 020 8543 4888 polkatheatre.com

Normansfield Theatre The Langdon Down Centre Normansfield 2A Langdon Park, Teddington, TW11 9PS 0333 121 2300 langdondowncentre.org.uk

Putney Arts Theatre Ravenna Road, SW15 6AW 020 8788 6943 putneyartstheatre.org.uk

Orange Tree Theatre 1 Clarence Street Richmond, TW9 2SA 020 8940 3633 orangetreetheatre.co.uk

Richmond Theatre The Green, TW9 1QJ 0844 871 7651 atgtickets.com/richmond

Step on Stage Academy of Performing Arts 07973 900 196/07814 427 274 steponstageacademy.co.uk Teddington Theatre Club Hampton Hill Playhouse 90 High Street, Hampton Hill TW12 1NZ teddingtontheatreclub.org.uk The Bearcat Comedy Club The Turk’s Head 28 Winchester Road St Margaret’s Twickenham TW1 1LF 020 8607 9190 bearcatcomedy.co.uk - 37 -

The Half Moon 93 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EU 020 8780 9383 halfmoon.co.uk 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 Beyond Skin 11 York Street Twickenham TW1 3JZ 020 8891 4416 beyond-skin.co.uk Blush Beauty 367 Richmond Road East Twickenham TW1 2EJ 020 8892 2820 blushrichmondbridge.co.uk

B London Boutique 16 Barnes High Street SW13 9LW 020 8876 7577 blondonboutique.com

Lulu Blonde Hair & Beauty 2o Ridgway Wimbeldon Village, SW19 4QN 020 8947 2469 lulublonde.com

Emily Victoria Beauty 71 Sheen Lane SW14 8AD 020 8487 9595 emily-victoria.co.uk

Paris Moses Salon 30a Hill Street Richmond, TW9 1TW 0208 940 9646 parismoses.co.uk

Heavenly Green 4 Kew Green TW9 3BH 020 8332 1999 heavenlygreen.co.uk

Sirisha’s Health and Beauty 145 St Margaret’s Road Twickenham, TW1 1RG 020 8891 4380 sirishashealthandbeauty.com

Matches – Richmond 13 Hill Street Richmond TW9 1SX 020 8332 9733 matchesfashion.com

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

True Beauty Salon & Medispa 59 King Street Parade, Cross Deep, Twickenham TW1 3SG 020 8892 7999 truebeautysalon.co.uk WT Spa 55-56 George Street Richmond TW9 1HE 020 8439 9936 wtspa.com

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 – Wimbledon 36 High Street Wimbledon Village SW19 5BY 020 8947 9777

Nadia Ivanova 76 White Hart Lane Barnes SW13 OPZ 020 8878 0941 nadiaivanova.co.uk Ruby Blue & Sheen Uncovered 281- 287 Upper Richmond Road West East Sheen SW14 8QS 020 8876 9845 sheenuncovered.co.uk

Question Air - Wimbledon 77 High Street Wimbledon Village, SW19 5EG 020 8946 6288 question-air.com Marco Tripoli 7 White Hart Lane, Barnes, SW13 OPX marcotripoli.com

Jewellers 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 Artists Villa Bed and Breakfast 57 Cobham Road Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3AE 020 8974 5465 kingstonbandb.com

The Lodge Hotel 52-54 Upper Richmond Road Putney, SW15 2RN 020 8874 1598 thelodgehotellondon.com

Cannizaro House West Side Common Wimbledon, SW19 4UE 020 8879 1464 cannizarohouse.com

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

Travel Agent

vENUE

Simpson Travel Boat Race House, 61-67 Mortlake High Street, SW14 8HL 020 3627 7544 simpsontravel.com

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

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Food & Drink Restaurants

Bakeries

Annie’s 36-38 White Hart Lane Barnes, SW13 0PZ 020 8878 2020 anniesrestaurant.co.uk

Ellis Fine Foods 99 High Street Whitton, TW2 7LD 020 8894 9919 ellisfinefoods.co.uk

Cau 33 High St Wimbledon, SW19 5BY 020 8605 9091 caurestaurants.com

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

Enoteca Turi 28 Putney High Street SW15 1SQ 020 8785 4449 enotecaturi.com

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

Light on the Common 48 High Street Wimbledon Village, SW19 5AX 020 8946 3031 lightwimbledon.co.uk Rock and Rose 106-108 Kew Road, TW9 2PQ 020 8948 8008 rockandroserestaurant.com Sonny’s Kitchen 94 Church Road, Barnes, SW13 0DQ 020 8748 0393 sonnyskitchen.co.uk The Lawn Bistro 67 High Street Wimbledon Village SW19 5EE 020 8947 8278 thelawnbistro.co.uk Shambles Bar & Restaurant 85 High Street TW11 8HG 020 8977 9398 shamblesbar-restaurant.co.uk TW2 Bar & Grill 80-82 The Green TW2 5AG 020 8898 9298 tw2barandgrill.com

Butchers AG Miller Ltd 152 Waldegrave Road Teddington, TW11 8NA 020 8977 2753 agmiller.co.uk

Pubs Bricklayers Arms 32 Waterman Street Putney, SW15 1DD 020 8789 3932 bricklayers-arms.co.uk Rose and Crown 55 High Street Wimbledon Village SW19 5BA 020 8947 4713 roseandcrownwimbledon.co.uk The Clock House 69 High Street Teddington, TW11 8HA 020 8977 3909 theclockhousepub.com The Idle Hour 62 Railway Side Barnes, SW13 0PQ 020 8878 5555 theidlehour.co.uk

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

La Boulangerie – St Margaret’s 2 Crown Road St Margaret’s, TW1 3EE 020 8892 7990 La Boulangerie – Richmond 410 Richmond Road Twickenham, TW1 2EB 020 8892 3332 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 Teddington, TW11 8QY 020 8973 3900 thecavanbakery.co.uk

Delis Bayley & Sage 60 High Street Wimbledon Village, SW19 5EE 020 8946 9904 bayley-sage.co.uk Cook & Garcia Unit 1, 25 The Quadrant Richmond, TW9 1DJ 020 8948 7777 cookandgarcia.co.uk Fresh Deli and Café 25 Heath Road, Twickenham, TW1 4AW 020 8892 0688 cafe-fresh-twickenham.com The Alberts Deli 2 Worple Way Richmond, TW10 6DF 020 8617 3029 thealbertsdeli.com

Confectioners Sandrine Chocolates 239 Upper Richmond Road West East Sheen, SW14 8QS 020 8878 8168 sandrine.co.uk

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The Cake Parlour 146 Arthur Road Wimbledon Park SW19 8AQ 020 8947 4424 thecakeparlour.com William Curley 10 Paved Court Richmond, TW9 1LZ 020 8332 3002 williamcurley.co.uk

Cafés Artisan 203 Upper Richmond Road Putney, SW15 6SG 020 8617 3477 artisancoffee.co.uk Babycakes 364 Upper Richmond Road West East Sheen, SW14 7JU 020 8392 2074 my-babycakes.com Il Vero Gusto 376 Richmond Road Richmond TW1 2DX 020 8892 2007 ilverogusto.com Petersham Nurseries Café Church Lane, Petersham Road, Richmond, TW10 7AB 020 8940 5230 petershamnurseries.com The Fallow Deer 130 High Street Teddington, TW11 8JB thefallowdeer.com

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Your local agents A selection of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top estate agents

Carter Jonas 44 White Hart Lane SW13 0PZ 020 8878 1115 (carterjonas.co.uk)

Douglas & Gordon Putney 127 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EZ 020 8785 6666 douglasandgordon.com

Hamptons Barnes 67 Barnes High Street SW13 9LD 020 8658 7344 (sales) 020 8970 7895 (lettings) East Sheen 252 Upper Richmond Road West SW14 8AG 020 8454 7247 (sales) 020 8936 3028 (lettings) Putney 184 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 020 8454 7243 (sales) 020 8454 7259 (lettings) Richmond 8 The Quadrant TW9 1BP 020 8454 7251 (sales) 020 8454 7261 (lettings)

Teddington 164 High Street TW11 8HU 020 8970 7902 (sales) 020 8970 7906 (lettings) Wimbledon High Street SW19 5BA 020 8454 7249 (sales) 020 8454 7265 (lettings) hamptons.co.uk

Knight Frank Barnes & Putney 56 Barnes High Street SW13 9LF 020 3371 3130 Esher The Old Post House High Street KT10 9QA 01372 464496

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Richmond 5 Duke Street TW9 1HP 020 8939 2803 Wimbledon 81 High Street SW19 5EG 020 8946 0026 knightfrank.co.uk

Savills Barnes 52 Barnes High Street SW13 9LN 020 8939 6900 East Sheen 298a Upper Richmond Road West SW14 7JG 020 8018 777

Marsh & Parsons Barnes 73/75 Church Road SW13 9HH020 8563 8333

Putney 196 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 020 8788 9295

Putney 198 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 020 8780 9900

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PROPERT Y WATCH The joys of spring Three agents from Marsh & Parsons’ East Sheen, Richmond and Barnes offices disclose the inner workings of the current local property market

Richmond

Barnes

East Sheen

Rex Chalmers

Sam Bide

David Hill

Associate director and sales manager

Sales manager

The moment you decide to sell, you should appoint a solicitor to ensure all the relevant documents are in place and be prepared to act as soon as you receive the best offer; this will ensure a smooth transaction. I often hear people say that they won’t put their home on the market until they’ve found another property to make an offer on. They spend months looking for their dream home and often find their offer is rejected because they are unable to move forward. Unlike this time last year, there’s a great selection of properties available, but you’ll miss out if you’re not in a position to proceed.

We are taking on some fantastic big family houses in Barnes this spring, most notably on some of the prime roads in the heart of the village. But buyers are savvy and know that there’s a little more choice than this time a year ago, so it’s essential to market a property at the correct price. Of course, you don’t want to undersell a property, but it’s equally important that you don’t oversell it! We’re noticing more than ever that a lot of our ‘top-end’ buyers are migrating from central London. They want to move to Barnes due to the exceptional schools in the area and their budgets come in at around the £3million mark.

Spring is a wonderful time of year to sell your home because the market typically gains pace and people are thinking about change. With its plethora of commons, greens and parks, East Sheen is looking stunning and the demand to live in the area is higher than ever. As a result, we are continually delivering record prices for our clients. We’ve also just achieved a record price for a property on Beechcroft Road, where the buyer, who was registered with our neighbouring Barnes office, decided that they rather liked the area and made an offer. That’s a perfect example of how our offices work together to secure the best buyers for our properties.

HOT PROPERTIES

Richmond

Barnes

East Sheen

1 The Quadrant, TW9 1BP, 020 8939 1770

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

202 Upper Richmond Road West, SW14 8AN, 020 8878 2828 (marshandparsons.co.uk)

Royston Road, TW10 Guide price: £2,200,000

Beverley Road, SW13 Guide price: £3,150,000

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York Avenue SW14 Guide price: £3,250,000

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CORRIDOR OF AFFLUENCE Luke Ellwood, Partner and South-West Regional Head based in Knight Frank’s Richmond office, explains why the area is profiting from property trends

ichmond-upon-Thames has been successful in living up to its name (the ‘rich hill’) for centuries and it’s no real surprise as to why. Its history as a royal residence, its 2,500-acre park, the only Parliament-protected view (immortalised by the painter Sir Joshua Reynolds) in the country, sterling schools, a generous smattering of blue plaques (including the likes of JMW Turner and Sir Christopher Wren) and a location that lets inhabitants

keep a foot in both city and country are just some of the reasons why Richmond will always be popular. However, the past year has seen an unusual spike in activity. Prices grew four per cent in 2014; eight per cent of all homes in the borough grew in value to surpass £1million in 2013-14 – the highest percentage in England and Wales, alongside Kensington & Chelsea and demand for ‘best in class’ properties (both flats and houses) hit consistent highs.

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Knight Frank’s Richmond office thinks it may know why. ‘Though we’ve always seen migration out of prime central London (PCL),’ partner Luke Ellwood notes, ‘this is of a different magnitude.’ Between March 2009 and the end of 2012, PCL prices rose 53 per cent – not surprising, perhaps, when in 2014 alone, 53 new billionaires emerged in the world. This has meant buyers (typically in the banking and legal professions) seeking more square footage for their money have looked further

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many more buyers coming from Chelsea and Fulham where £750,000-£1.2million doesn’t get you that much.’ These people find themselves being squeezed out, yet they still desire decent access to central London, so Richmond – eight miles south-west of Trafalgar Square, with its 19-minute train link to Waterloo – is often their best option. ‘The result was a pretty heated market 12 months ago,’ Luke smiles, recollecting the fact that buyers paid whatever they had to. ‘Now, the vendor must put on the correct price,’ he stops mid-sentence, clearly detecting a truism emerging. He corrects himself: ‘Of course the price always has to be right, but the market is much more sensitive to realistic pricing right now.’ Luke acknowledges that political uncertainty hovers on the horizon and this is affecting the market, but he also detects ‘a certain amount of what might be called

We are the next-best area to PCL and that’s not going to change

afield than usual, most conspicuously in the ‘corridor’ between Wandsworth and Fulham, all the way down to Richmond. Luke informs us that 35 per cent of people moving from Kensington and Chelsea in 2013 relocated to the six neighbouring south-west boroughs (Hammersmith & Fulham, Wandsworth, Ealing, Merton, Richmond-upon-Thames and Hounslow). However, the ‘corridor’ has long been a phenomenon in the property world, so we challenge him on

how much things have really changed. He contends that the market has historically been dominated by those with £2-5million to spend. ‘The major adjustment is that couples who perhaps might never have considered the area before are now coming to start a life here with a budget of around £1million,’ Luke explains. He gives the example of ‘The Alberts’, an area of cottages around Albert Road, where the bulk of buyers were once locals with two to three children. ‘Now, instead, we find

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“smart money”, seeking to get better value now, instead of waiting for the election.’ But most he admits, are hesitating – seeking the clarity that will undoubtedly follow whatever political settlement arises. He’s certainly not worried about the relative calm. ‘We are the next best area to PCL and that’s not going to change,’ he asserts. The demand for Richmond has certainly swollen massively since prices shot up in the centre of London. When we question whether the price gap is narrowing, he agrees; ‘but we are still so much lower. In Belgravia you can talk of £2,400 per sq ft, here in Richmond a property is more likely to sit in the £800-1,300 range – you mustn’t forget the fundamentals.’ But ‘fundamentals’ is a dry, desiccated word for what Luke really means. It’s an academic reference to the shops, boutiques, pubs, restaurants, cafés, bars, history, wildlife and galleries of Richmond. Not to mention its two theatres, the geography (from river to park, from meadow to hill) and, above all, the charming demographic – a brilliant blend that melds the busy thrum of London to the camaraderie of the village. If prices are rising here, it’s because its secret is out. n

Knight Frank, 5 Duke Street, Richmond, TW9 1HP, 020 8939 2800 (knightfrank.co.uk)

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Richmond Hill A unique, modern and detached, five bedroom family home, laterally configured and set in one of Richmond Hill’s most sought after roads. The property offers spacious accommodation arranged over three floors, good sized garden, garage and off-street parking. EPC: D

£2,995,000 Freehold • • • • • •

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

Five bedrooms Two reception rooms Three bathrooms Detached house Garden Off- street parking and garage

Wimbledon Village An elegant and attractive detached period property occupying an excellent and exclusive position off Wimbledon Parkside and the Common. The house is well presented with a good balance of family accommodation. The property enjoys a delightful walled garden and a detached garage. EPC: D

£6,250,000 Freehold • • • • • •

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

Prestigious village location Excellent reception space Six/seven bedrooms Basement with wine cellar Detached garage Off-street parking

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

West Putney A beautifully presented five bedroom semi-detached house finished to a superb standard. The house is located on a popular road in West Putney and has off-street parking and a 65’ rear garden with a decked area for entertaining. EPC: D

£2,950,000 Freehold • • • • • •

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

Semi-detached Five bedrooms Three bathrooms Three reception rooms Garden Off-street parking

Barnes A wonderful five bedroom Edwardian house moments from Barnes Common presented in superior condition while retaining many original period features. The property also benefits from a south west facing patio garden. EPC: E

£2,200,000 Freehold • • • • • •

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

Prime location Open plan living and dining room Extended kitchen Five bedrooms Three bathrooms, South West facing patio garden

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

East Sheen A delightful four bedroom semi-detached period house, with off-street parking and a 45ft South facing garden, located moments from all the bars, restaurants and shops that Upper Richmond Road West has to offer. This fantastic house offers plenty of potential to extend to the ground floor and into the loft STPP. EPC: F

£1,365,000 Freehold • • • • • •

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

Two reception rooms Kitchen/breakfast room Four bedrooms Two bathrooms Rear garden Off-street parking

Teddington A magnificent double fronted detached Victorian family home located within one of Teddington’s most prestigious roads, close to the High Street and River Thames. EPC: F

£3,500,000 Freehold • • • • • •

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

Six bedrooms Five reception rooms Three bathrooms Private parking Swimming pool 5,074 Approx Sq Ft

Kings Road, Richmond TW10 Lateral apartment with parking and garden on Richmond Hill A very well presented garden apartment positioned on one of Richmond's most sought after roads. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms, reception room, family/dining room, kitchen, garden, off street parking. EPC: D. Approximately 140.5 sq m (1,514 sq ft). Leasehold with Share of Freehold

Guide price: £1,595,000

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

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Strawberry Hill Road, Twickenham TW1 Situated on one of the area's most sought after roads A beautifully presented property with accommodation arranged laterally over three floors. 5-6 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms, cloakroom, reception room, family room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, large garden, off street parking. EPC: E. Approximately 235 sq m (2,529 sq ft). Freehold

Guide price: £2,750,000

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

@KFRichmond KnightFrank.co.uk

KnightFrank.co.uk/RCH150031

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Emerald Square, Putney SW15 Four bedroom townhouse with garage and off street parking An excellent town house presented in immaculate condition throughout situated in this desirable and private residential development. 4 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms, reception room, kitchen/dining room, cloakroom, balcony, garden, off street parking, garage. EPC: B. Approximately 168 sq m (1,808 sq ft). Freehold

Guide price: £999,950

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

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

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Cleveland Road, Barnes SW13 Barnes Lion House a short walk from the village A charming Lion House offering spacious accommodation throughout and excellent entertaining space located in the heart of Barnes village. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen/dining room, downstairs cloakroom, eaves storage, period features, garden. EPC: E. Approximately 175 sq m (1,883 sq ft). Freehold

Guide price: £2,050,000

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

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WHAT'S YOUR NEXT MOVE? To find out how we can help you please contact us KnightFrank.co.uk/wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026

Guide price: £725,000

Calonne Road, Wimbledon, SW19 Second floor flat set in a lovely detached period building with large communal garden. 2 double bedrooms, fantastically bright reception room with stunning views from a private balcony, eat in kitchen. EPC: F. Approximately 98 sq m (1,055 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8946 0026

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £3,250,000

Arterberry Road, Wimbledon, SW20 Just renovated and beautifully presented, this detached family house offers well balanced light and spacious accommodation. Kitchen/breakfast room with bi-fold doors to the garden. EPC: C. Approximately 356.7 sq m (3,840 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8946 0026

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MORtlake, SW14 Positioned between Barnes and Mortlake is this contemporary development of nine apartments all with private underground parking and private terraces. The apartments are all well proportioned, have excellent natural light and some possess views of the River Thames. Please call or email for more information. leasehold Guide Price ÂŁ495,000 - ÂŁ1,000,000

RICHMOND 020 8940 6611 richmond@johndwood.co.uk

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Bangalore Street SW15 £1,695,000 Freehold West Putney Sales 020 8785 6666 | wputneysales@dng.co.uk

Fanthorpe Street SW15 £1,525,000 Freehold

A five bedroom family home covering 2,380 sq.ft. of well-proportioned living space. The property offers a contemporary loft extension and a large basement conversion.

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Double reception room, Kitchen, Converted basement, Garden, EPC: C.

A charming family home arranged over three floors, covering 1,553 sq.ft. The property is ideally situated on this sought-after road in West Putney.

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Double reception room, Kitchen, Utility room, Cellar, West-facing garden, EPC: E.

West Putney Sales 020 8785 6666 | wputneysales@dng.co.uk North

Chelsea

Fulham

Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush

Kensington

Kensington Gate

South Kensington

Notting Hill

Pimlico & Westminster

douglasandgordon.com

Erpingham Road SW15 ÂŁ900 per week Fees apply Unfurnished East Putney Lettings 020 8788 3333 | putneylets@dng.co.uk

Oakhill Road SW15 ÂŁ507 per week Fees apply Unfurnished East Putney Lettings 020 8788 3333 | putneylets@dng.co.uk South

Balham

Battersea

Battersea Park

A newly refurbished house boasting a spacious kitchen which opens onto a private, landscaped, patio garden. The property has Putney Common nearby and easy access to Putney High Street.

4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Double reception room, Kitchen, Garden, Juliette balcony, EPC: D.

A ground floor garden flat located on a quiet residential street in central Putney. The property boasts high ceilings throughout, a large private garden and off-street parking.

2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Reception room, Kitchen, Patio garden, Off-street parking, EPC: D.

Clapham

East Putney

Southfields & Earlsfield

West Putney

boileaus.com Now part of the Carter Jonas network

Maltings Close Barnes SW13

This house is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac close to the River Thames and Barnes Bridge station. Reception room • 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms • Fitted kitchen • Private courtyard garden • EPC rating D

Guide price £1,195,000

Barnes

020 8741 7400 amelia.herbert@carterjonas.co.uk

ChurCh road Barnes SW13

A spacious family house with off-road parking, set in the heart of Barnes Village with excellent overland rail stations at Barnes and Barnes Bridge and good bus links to Hammersmith, Richmond and Putney. 2 reception rooms • 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms • Rear garden • Off-road parking • EPC rating E

£877 pw*/£3,800 pcm* *Rent excludes administration fees. Please contact our branch who can provide this information.

Barnes

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

Wimbledon

£4,150,000

A beautifully presented family house which has, in recent years, been the subject of a comprehensive programme of refurbishment and extension with planning permission for a garage complex Reception Hall • 2 reception rooms • kitchen/dining/sitting room • study/office • 5 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms • stable block • swimming pool • garage and further parking • landscaped gardens • ER/E

Wimbledon Village

£5,500,000

Quietly located in a sought after residential road in the heart of the Village, this impressive detached residence was built in 2010 to exacting standards 4 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast/family room • wine cellar • 2 cloakrooms • master bedroom with 2 dressing rooms and en-suite bathroom • 4 further bedrooms • 2 further bedrooms • gardens • gated drive • air conditioning • ER/B

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

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Wimbledon Village

£3,500,000

Wimbledon Village

£3,375,000

A beautifully presented Edwardian house in a sought after road

A bright, substantial house in the heart of the Village and a short walk from the Common

2 receptions • dining hall • study area • kitchen/breakfast room • 6 bedrooms • 4 bath/showers • garden ER/D

2 receptions • study • kitchen/breakfast room • cellar • 6 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • garden • summer hhse ER/E

New Malden

Wimbledon

£1,750,000

£3,000,000

A bright and spacious home within easy reach of New Malden station and shops

A very attractively presented house set discreetly within a generous corner plot

3 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast room • 4 bedrooms • 2 bath/shower rooms • garden • osp • ER/D

4 receptions • kitchen/breakfast room • 6 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms • gardens • gated drive • ER/D

West Wimbledon

Wimbledon

£2,200,000

£1,999,950

Adjacent to Holland Gardens requiring modernisation with an exceptionally large south facing garden

A much larger than average double fronted end of terrace town house

3 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast room • 5 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • integral garage • garden • drive • ER/E

4 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast room • 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • large garden • garage & osp • ER/D

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

Palewell Park SW14 ÂŁ4,500 per month This beautifully presented five-bedroom family home is located on the desirable Parkside location in East Sheen. Featuring a double reception with solid oak flooring and French doors opening out to a landscaped garden. EPC=E

East Sheen: 020 8878 2828 lets.esh@marshandparsons.co.uk

Richmond Hill Court TW10 ÂŁ3,250 per month A desirable two-bedroom portered block on the lower slopes of Richmond Hill, with under floor heating and fantastic south facing rooms overlooking the meadows. EPC=E

Richmond: 020 8939 1770 lets.ric@marshandparsons.co.uk

Melville Road SW13 ÂŁ3,050,000 This stunning Edwardian, six-bedroom house in a true Barnes Village location, has been stylishly remodelled and includes its own private garage. Freehold. EPC=D

Barnes: 020 8563 8333 sales.bar@marshandparsons.co.uk

Duncan Road TW9 ÂŁ1,250,000 This beautifully presented four/five bedroom Victorian house is located on a quiet cul-de-sac, close to Richmond Station and the Old Deer Park. Freehold. EPC=E

Richmond: 020 8939 1770 sales.ric@marshandparsons.co.uk

Carlton Road SW14 ÂŁ1,150,000 This stunning four-bedroom, detached home is beautifully refurbished throughout, offering the perfect mix of living and family accommodation. Freehold. EPC=D

East Sheen: 020 8878 2828 sales.esh@marshandparsons.co.uk

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