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CONTENTS J U LY ARTS & CULTURE 11.

WHAT’S ON This month’s diary

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FEELING FESTIVE Our guide to the top local festivals

STYLE & FASHION 26. GREAT BRITISH ICON Zandra Rhodes on Britishness and brands 28. COAST TO COAST Take a walk on the wild side

HEALTH & BEAUTY 35. HERE COMES THE SUN Summer beauty essentials 39. BEAUTY NEWS

FOOD 41. WELCOME TO THE GOOD LIFE The key to healthy eating from Helmsley and Helmsley 44. MUNCH BUNCH Absolutely gets the lowdown on Munch: The Peckham Festival 49. FOOD NEWS

HOME & GARDEN 50. MORE SPACE, LESS STRESS Karen Storey of Homespace on how to declutter your living areas 53. FINE PRINT Tips for starting your art collection

TRAVEL 58. THE SPA GUIDE 2014 Our guide to the UK’s best spas

KIDS & EDUCATION 65. MIND HOW YOU GO Amanda Constance on Buddhist meditation in schools 67. EDUCATION NEWS

PROPERTY 76. PROPERTY ROUND UP 86. IN THEIR OWN WORDS Shelley Matczak, Lettings Manager at KFH, Bromley

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Editor's Letter ummer can be a frantic time. Holidays are looming and with them that sense of so much work to do but so little time left to do it in. Added to that the tyranny of ‘bikini season’ and the worry of children at home from school with no one to keep an eye on them and suddenly the idea of taking it easy over summer seems like an impossible one. This month, then, we’re focusing on gentle pursuits: reading, relaxing and revelling. Flip to pg. 23 for an extended book roundup courtesy of the fantastic team at Dulwich Books. From lush historical dramas to a non-fiction tome about a communist utopia in Spain, Annie, Chloe, Dave and Sheila have put together a list of titles with just one thing in common: each will keep you gripped from the first page to the last. If you’re not sufficiently unwound after a good book, then perhaps a short break? Our

intrepid team have tested a whole host of luxury spas, all in the name of reporting back their findings. See our top six on pg. 59. You’re welcome. And as for revelry, not only have we caught up with the founders of Peckham’s premier food and culture festival (Munch) to find out how this year will be bigger and better than last, but we’ve also spent a day by the seaside with Zandra Rhodes. Turn to pg. 26 to read my interview with the British fashion icon. Turns out, I really do like to be beside the seaside. See you on the sun loungers.

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THE RAT PACK IS BACK 4 July The Churchill Theatre

For one night only, Frank, Dean and Sammy are back! Voted the The Official UK No: 1 Tribute production by The Agents Association of Great Britain, this smash hit show comes direct from London’s Leicester Square Theatre to bring you the vocal stylings of David Alacey, Des Coleman and Paul Drakeley as Frank, Sammy and Dean in the original Rat Pack show, now celebrating it’s 15th record-breaking year. High Street, Bromley, BR1; atgtickets.com

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GREENWICH WORLD CULTURAL FESTIVAL

20 July Eltham Palace

Set amidst the gardens of Eltham Palace, the Greenwich World Cultural Festival is a family-friendly event offering an afternoon of dance, theatre, music, art and circus from around the world. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover amazing pop-up performances and a host of fun, creative workshops. Eltham Palace, Court Yard, SE9; greewichdance.org.uk

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Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan star in David Hareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Skylight, directed by Stephen Daldry. On a bitterly cold London evening, schoolteacher Kyra Hollis (Mulligan) receives an unexpected visit from her former lover, Tom Sergeant (Nighy), a charismatic restaurateur whose wife has recently died. As the evening progresses, the two attempt to rekindle their once passionate relationship only to find themselves locked in a dangerous battle of opposing ideologies and mutual desires. 180 Greenwich High Road, SE10; picturehouses.co.uk

YOU MISSED OUT IF YOU MISSED

CARATS & FROCKS CATWALK AND LATE NIGHT MARKET

The show was opened by kids on the catwalk, decorated with paper flowers by Muscari Whites, wearing clothes from United Ideas and Nicola Quilter and jewellery from Beadoir. Accessories from Sophia & Matt and Arty Globe and jewellery from Johnny Rocket, Maree London, Solace and Robertson & Robertson sparkled. Victor Nartey of Qind Designs launched his womenswear collection and Marina Rice modelled his dresses. Music was provided by The Vintage Disco with DJ Lord Anthony and Alexandra Jones. All funds from the raffle held after the show went to Breast Cancer Care.

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LIBRARY LATES: THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE SAILING WARSHIP 10 July National Maritime Museum

ibrary Lates are a series of curator-led talks held in the Caird Library that detail the process of design and building of the sailing warship. Drawing on one of the richest collections in the world, lecturers will use rare and unique items from the library and archives to explore some of the key innovations and individuals of the ship construction process. Park Row, SE10; rmg.co.uk

THE FULL MONTY 26 July Mycenae House Cult classic The Full Monty will be playing at Mycenae House as part of Pop-Up Screens summer season of outdoor cinema. Set in Sheffield, The Full Monty tells the story of a group of local men who form a striptease act in order to make a little extra money. After a few setbacks (including several arrests) they manage to pull it off, all to the dulcet tones of the one and only, Tom Jones. 90 Mycenae Road, Blackheath, SE3; popupscreens.co.uk

IN A PIKKLE SUPPER CLUB 18 July The Albany

repare to push the boundaries of your palate with the In a Pikkle supper club. A cross between the a traditional restaurant pop-up and a dinner party, the club is an opportunity to meet other adventurous diners as well as to sample innovative and wholesome Caribbean cuisine. Expecting jerk chicken or rice and peas? Prepare to be disappointed as In a Pikkle focuses instead on bringing their guests a whole new gastronomic experience. Douglas Way, SE8; thealbany.org.uk

MONTY PYTHON LIVE (MOSTLY) 1 - 20 July O2 Arena

tart practising those silly walks, the Pythons are back (well, five out of six of them) and are set to perform a brand new and highly anticipated sell-out show at the O2 arena this July. Having sworn a reunion was impossible after the death of fellow Python Graham Chapman, the boys have changed their tune and we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be happier. Peninsula Square, SE10; theo2.co.uk

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1 June - 3 August Various parks, SE9 & SE10 More a collection of festivals as opposed to a single shindig, Parkfest is a twomonth long celebration of Greenwich in the summertime. This year kicked off with a day of local music in the idyllic Well Hall Pleasuance. parksfest.org

Absolutely’s handy guide to the best festivals in South East London will keep you busy all summer long

LATIN DANCE FESTIVAL

7 July Horniman Muesum, SE23 This year the Horniman celebrates the start of its summer season with a day of dance performances, live music and workshops, all with a Latin flavour. As well as a concert from Manteca, who are rocking the bandstand with their renowned Latin funk, there’ll be plenty of chances for you to learn some moves. The perfect way to fulfil that New Year’s resolution of learning salsa. horniman.ac.uk/visit

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MUNCH: THE PECKHAM FESTIVAL OF FOOD AND CULTURE

12 & 13 July Holly Grove Park, SE15 Culture and food collide in the heart of Peckham at this weekend festival. Expanding outside the confines of Holly Grove Park to include Rye Lane, Peckham High Street, Bellenden Road and Choumert Road, the festival will feature food trails and tastings, cake stalls and culinary talks. There’ll also be performances from, among others, the National Theatre’s Watch This Space Festival performers. Read our interview with the founders on pg. 44. pexmas.com

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LAMBETH COUNTRY SHOW

19 & 20 July Brockwell Park, SE24 The 40th annual Lambeth Country Show will be headlined by legendary American R&B singer, Jocelyn Brown. As well as music, expect the same fun as in previous years: Farm Zones, face painting, a flower show, fencing, falconry, fun fairs and mountains of food. A great one for families! facebook.com/lambethcountryshow

BRIXTON SPLASH

3 August Windrush Square, SW2 During this one-day festival there is music, food and dancing in the street. It is one almighty celebration of the culture crush that is Brixton. Cuts to funding, though, mean that the future of Brixton Splash is uncertain, organisers are working to secure new sponsors but you can do your bit by donating through their crowd-funding site. brixtonsplash.org; buzzbnk.org/ BrixtonSplash2014

and Nunhead. The organisers are currently looking for volunteers to help with the planning of the festival, so if you’re a film buff with a cool head, go to the website below for more details on how you can take part.

and Richard Bainbridge. Sponsored by John Lewis, the festival aims to challenge its north of the river counterparts in terms of big name acts and big budget feel. We know we’re excited. onblackheath.com

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ROYAL GREENWICH TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL

5 - 9 Sept Various SE10 ‘Ships ahoy!’ Is what we wish the tag line of this festival was. Sadly, it’s not, but don’t let that put you off this fiveday-long celebration of the Falmouth – Greenwich Tall Ships Regatta. As well as enjoying the sight of the fifty tall ships sailing in from Falmouth, there’ll be puppetry and pop-up dance and theatre performances, as well as a music festival with sea shanties. All together now, ‘What shall we do with drunken sailor…’ royalgreenwich.gov.uk/tallships

ONBLACKHEATH

13 & 14 September Blackheath Common, SE3 The first year for this music and food festival sees big name music acts such as Massive Attack and Aloe Blacc, joined by big name foodie types like Gizzi Erskine, Simon Hulstone

NUNHEAD ART TRAIL

27 & 28 September Various Nunhead, SE15 South East London has long been a hub of artistic talent and much of the time you might not even realise how many creative greats are living right on your doorstep. The Nunhead Art Trail gives you a weekend in which to acquaint yourself with your creative community and the chance to pickup a masterpiece. nunheadarttrail.co.uk

GREENWICH MUSIC TIME

20 – 23 August The Old Royal Naval College, SE10 The first year for this series of concerts will see Goldfrapp, Jools Holland and Russell Watson each headline a different night in the magical surroundings of The Old Royal Naval College. With only five thousand tickets available for each night, it’s worth getting yours now as this is bound to be a local summer highlight, and will almost certainly sell out. greenwichmusictime.co.uk

PECKHAM AND NUNHEAD FREE FILM FESTIVAL

4 – 14 September Various SE15 It’s still in the planning stages, but this is the fifth year of the localrun free film fest so expect short film competitions, workshops and screenings of classic and newly released films, all around Peckham

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Owner, Sheila O’Reilly recommends:

Life After Life by Kate Atkinson & The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt THE GOLDFINCH, the story of Theo Decker, clinging to the memory of his beloved mother through a tiny but captivating painting of a goldfinch is one to savour. It spans states and continents, and all of Theo’s young life: museums, casinos, antiques shops and the criminal underworld. Tartt’s detailed storytelling make this a long and involved read, and it will be perfect for a holiday when you can sit and devote to it the time it deserves. (£8.99, Little, Brown)

Bookseller, Chloe Mavrommatis recommends:

The Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan (£6.99, Fourth Estate) Perfect for anyone who enjoyed Wild Swans or Memoirs of a Geisha. Amy Tan’s women sparkle in this tale of Chinese courtesans spanning three generations. She writes with sumptuous, saucy, witty detail, and you are dragged headlong into their world, sordid and charming by turns. A perfect book to lose long summer hours.

LIFE AFTER LIFE is one of the best books I have read in many months; the depth and scope of this story are outstanding. Each character is wonderfully drawn and the humour and imagination pull you into their world. Atkinson deceives the reader, before making you part of her deception, in a way that makes it impossible to describe this story, bar tell you to take it away with you and experience it for yourself. (£7.99, Black Swan)

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David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell & The Village Against the World by Dan Hancox Viva la underdog! In DAVID AND GOLIATH, journalist and international bestselling author David Gladwell sets out to prove that no matter how large or fierce the opposition, the underdog can prevail. From sports science to education, crime fighting to equal rights, Malcom Gladwell debunks the myth that bigger is better. (£8.99, Penguin)

AND THREE TO LOOK OUT FOR THIS JULY… The Miniaturist by JESSIE BURTON

In THE VILLAGE AGAINST THE WORLD, the reader is welcomed to Marinaleda, located in the heart of the Andalusia region of Spain, home to some 2,700 people. Some call it utopia, others call it a communist theme park, but with next to no crime, an unemployment rate of 5% and €15 a month mortgages, a place where the local mayor made headlines around the world raiding supermarkets to feed the poor and once a month the village gets together and cleans up - one thing is for sure Marinaleda is a village like no other. (£9.99, Verso)

Bookseller, Annie Horwood recommends:

Chaplin and Company by Mave Fellowes & The Circus of Thieves and the Raffle of Doom by William Sutcliffe

A stunningly accomplished first novel from a new London author. 1686 Amsterdam: Nella arrives in the city, ready for her new life. She is given a sumptuous dollhouse that mirrors her new home, and the miniatures that arrive for it seem to impossibly mirror or perhaps even dictate her life. Caught between claustrophobia of her new home and the dreamy magic of Amsterdam, Nella is pulled into a spiral of increasingly sinister events as she tries to unravel the mystery of her husband, his family and the elusive miniaturist. £12.99, Picador

Two Turtle Doves by ALEX MUNROE

When you read of Alex Munroe’s Swallows and Amazons-esque childhood, you are somewhat amazed he survived to tell the tale, what with early experiments in metal work, go-carts and electricity. These entwine and complement beautifully each chapter on designing and creating new pieces of jewellery. A charming memoir on the creative process and the small seeds that great ideas are born from. £16.99, Bloomsbury

All The Birds, Singing by EVIE WYLD

THE CIRCUS OF THIEVES AND THE RAFFLE OF DOOM: Roll up! Roll up! When Shank’s Impossible Circus arrives in town, Hannah discovers that circus life isn’t at all glamorous – in fact it’s seedy, smelly (especially the camel), and possibly downright criminal. Full of colourful characters, cranky animals and laugh-out-loud jokes, this is perfect for children of 7+ to share with their adults. (£6.99, Simon and Schuster Children’s Books)

CHAPLIN AND COMPANY opens one hot August day when Odeline Milk, a solitary figure dressed in a baggy pinstripe suit and too-large leather brogues, arrives in London. Her ambitions: to become a professional mime artist, and to find the father she has never met, Odelin the clown. Odeline’s story is intertwined with that of Chaplin and Company, the aptly-named canal boat which is her new home, and those of the offbeat characters that live on and near the canal. A lyrical, quirky first novel, perfect for long hot summer days. (£8.99, Jonathan Cape)

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ICON ALEXANDRA JONES DISCUSSES BRITISHNESS AND BRANDS WITH BERMONDSEY-BASED DESIGNER ZANDRA RHODES

he ﬁrst time that Zandra Rhodes and I meet it seems to be for quite idiosyncratic reasons: Southwold Pier is re-launching after a re-furb. To celebrate their new look, they are stocking a curated collection of Zandra Rhodes accessories and books. So, the PR company ask, would I like to meet her? At the pier? Well, yes, what a jolly way to spend a morning, I think to myself, at the seaside, in the company of a British fashion icon. The British seaside is having something of a resurgence and after visiting Southwold’s pretty pier, with it’s arcade full of homemade games (so far removed from the strobelit, sticky carpets of usual seaside fare) and trio of gourmet restaurants, it is easy to see why. What I come to realise, though, over the course of our chat, is that when it comes to Rhodes, there are no idiosyncrasies. It is all planned and thought out, it is all business. That’s not to say, of course, that she isn’t warm and funny. She comes across as rather sweet, actually, very attentive and keen to answer my questions. It is obvious, however, this she is savvy in a way that only someone who has been running her own brand for over thirty years could be. Rhodes came to prominence while spearheading the new-wave fashion scene of the seventies, working steadily through the punk era. In 1977, she designed a pink and black jersey collection with holes and beaded safety pins that earned her the moniker ‘Princess of Punk’, a moniker that has stuck with her ever since. That same collection was on display last year at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of the PUNK: Chaos to Couture exhibition. She lives the punk ethos in so much as her hair is shocking pink and her designs continue to bear out the abstract, anti-establishment feel of the punk movement. And yet, antiestablishment isn’t quite the right way to describe Rhodes. For one, she is a renowned royalist. After winning the prestigious title of Designer of the Year back in 1972, in

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1974 she was made Royal Designer for Industry. She has continued to design for the royals – as well as a coterie of stars and celebs – ever since. She has even been quoted as saying that she would love to be made a dame, that it is one of her great aspirations. Rather than a rebel, then, I would say that she is a quintessential Brit: an eccentric, maybe and a patriot, deﬁnitely. ‘It’s nice to be stocked in places that aren’t London and I have so many fantastic memories of the British seaside,’ she explains to me. ‘Exactly like this, but a different coastline! We went to Seasalter, I’m not sure if you know it? But it’s really only the edge of the Thames, before you get down to the Isle of Sheppey. We had a bungalow at Seasalter and then a caravan at Leysdown and we’d stay in a boarding house in Ramsgate. They’re all the ones on the Kent coast and they seemed a long way away, though now I realise they’re actually only twenty minutes by car.’

Her collection at Southwold Pier, then, is one that aligns her brand with a very quintessential Britishness, a Britain of pastel beach huts, fish and chips and End of the Pier Shows. And Rhodes is someone who knows the power of a good collaboration, having worked with everyone from MAC to M&S. ‘I do everything I can to keep the brand image exactly as it should be,’ she explains. ‘It is a proudly British brand with a proudly British heritage. Selling in places like Southwold does a lot to keep us connected to that heritage.’ With such a vast back catalogue, though, how does she stay so focused? It can’t be easy to keep your fingers in so many pies? ‘We hope that the different pies are really all the same big pie!’ she says, simply. ‘I’m a textile designer, so if I design printed cushions, kaftans, shawls or scarves, they all fit in with the aesthetic. It’s all one Zandra Rhodes look.’ Rhodes has devoted much of her time in recent years to the setting-up and running of London’s Fashion and Textile Museum. To what degree does she think institutions such as this further the public’s understanding of fashion? ‘The

“...there are no idiosyncrasies. It is all planned and thought out, it is all business” whole idea is that textile designers are the Cinderellas of the industry,’ she replies. ‘People make an amazing printed dress or a Chanel suit from a lovely weave, but no one thinks of who is behind the textiles! We want to expand on and raise the profile of the textile business.’ As for her own business, Rhodes will always have high ambitions. ‘In 100 years time, I would like someone to discover me. Like Chanel, I mean after all her brand had died. I’d like to be rediscovered and go global,’ she tells me thoughtfully. ‘Global, but still British,’ she adds with a smile. southwoldpier.co.uk; ftmlondon.org

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he sun may shine but it will probably rain, you may fall in love but you will probably fall in the mud. Whatever happens you can be sure of one thing this festival season – the unmistakable notes of patchouli will be present. Now synonymous with any outdoor music event, patchouli was first appropriated by the hippie counter-culturalists of the 1960’s. It was the scent of The Summer of Love associated with spiritual and sexual enlightenment and radical free-thinking. Patchouli was the redolent symbol of a social revolution, when the sun set on existing social mores and the world awoke to the dawn of a new consciousness: an age advocating the pursuit of pleasure and the power of the people. An era in which prejudice had no place, wars would be ended and peace would be given a chance. Sadly this liberal thinking left little time for liberal showering and, in the minds of many, patchouli was destined to be indelibly linked with other less attractive aromas. As such, patchouli as a perfume

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CUCUMBER MAKI CRAB ROLLS ice-free sushi? We love sashimi (that’s just the raw fish), but you need to be able to access high-quality and super-fresh fish – something that most of us can’t really do. So, our Cucumber Maki Crab Rolls are a great faux option. They are perfect for entertaining and there’s no rolling technique needed either – it’s actually a pretty easy dish despite its creativity! This is a good way of using up leftover poached or smoked salmon. It’s also a nice way of eating the expensive treat of some crab as a little goes a long way once you’ve mixed it with the other ingredients. Avocado is a must and so is a mayonnaise. An old-school melon baller will give you an easier job and a neater finish.

Makes 10–12 Pieces

FOR THE CRAB ROLLS • 100 g crabmeat, mixed or just white • ½ avocado, diced • 2 spring onions, sliced • 1 tbsp Ginger Poppy Seed • Mayonnaise or full-fat probiotic yoghurt • 2 tsp lime juice • ½red chilli, finely chopped or a sprinkle of chilli flakes, to taste • 1 large cucumber • black or white sesame seeds, to garnish • sea salt

TO SERVE

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g o od life Since starting their food delivery service in 2010, South East Londoners Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley have transformed the eating habits of countless people. Here they give us three recipes for the perfect (and perfectly healthy) dinner party

• tamari • wasabi paste (or 1 tbsp tamari mixed into the paste with ½tbsp water) • a few slices of pickled ginger 1 Drain any liquid from the crab and put it in a bowl with the avocado, spring onion, mayonnaise, lime juice and a pinch of salt. Mix very carefully to avoid crushing the ingredients and then stir in the chilli, to taste. 2 Wash the cucumber and remove one end. Cut the cucumber into even 2.5 cm thick slices. 3 Use a small knife to carefully cut out the flesh from the centre of the cucumber, leaving just a few millimetres of flesh all the way around. We found the neatest way was to use a melon baller to scoop the seeds out, leaving the bottom of the cucumber intact. 4 Distribute the crabmeat mixture between each cucumber roll. Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and serve with the tamari, wasabi or pickled ginger.

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COURGETTE AND AUBERGINE CURRY A simple one-pot supper that is warming for the soul. Red split lentils provide a quick-and-easy creamy base without the need to soak them. The coconut and ginger have incredible immune-boosting properties and, as usual, we like to sneak nourishing homemade broth into all our cooking. With this fragrant curry, the bone broth is purely for the nutritional value, so you can afford to skip it if you don’t have any to hand (but please don’t be tempted to use stock cubes).

Serves 4 as a one-pot meal or 6 if served with a side dish

INGREDIENTS • 200 g bar of creamed coconut (use the oil for frying) or 2 tins of full-fat coconut milk plus 2 tbsp coconut oil or ghee, for frying • 2 large onions, diced • 2 thumb-sized pieces of fresh root ginger (about 80 g) – unpeeled if organic – grated • 6 large garlic cloves, diced • 200 g red split lentils, rinsed (no need to soak these) • ½−1 litre bone broth or water (use a little less if you are using coconut milk and depending on how thick or saucy you want your curry to be) • 1 large aubergine, chopped into 1.5 cm pieces • 4 large tomatoes, quartered • 2 large courgettes, diced • grated zest and juice of 1 unwaxed lime or lemon (avoid the bitter white pith) • 2½–3 tsp tamari or 2 large pinches of sea salt

• 1 tsp maple syrup • a handful of roughly chopped fresh herbs, such as coriander, mint or basil (Thai basil if you can get it)

METHOD 1 In a large wide pan, dry fry the peanuts or cashews for a few minutes to toast them, roughly chop and then set aside. 2 In the same pan, heat the coconut oil over a medium heat and fry the onion, ginger and garlic for 10 minutes until soft (don’t let the onion and garlic go brown).

Add the lentils, the roughly chopped coconut solids or coconut milk, and then most of the bone broth or water (a bit less if you’re using the coconut milk) and stir well. This should be enough liquid for the coconut solids to dissolve, but keep an eye on the liquid levels so that the lentils don’t stick and burn at the bottom. 3

4 After 6 minutes of cooking over a mediumhigh heat, add the aubergine and stir. 5 After a further 10 minutes, add the tomato, courgette, lime or lemon zest and the tamari or salt. Add more bone broth or water if you think your curry needs it. 6 After 6 minutes, turn off the heat and add the lime or lemon juice, the maple syrup and fresh herbs, then stir and taste. You might need a little more tamari or salt or lime or lemon juice to add sourness. 7 Top with the nuts and serve with watercress or your chosen side dish. If we’re having guests round,we like to serve our curry with some little bowls of extras (nuts, herbs, lemon or lime wedges and a bowl of tamari or sea salt) so everyone can help themselves to extra toppings, a handful of peanuts or cashew nuts.

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PEA AND MINT ICE CREAM OR LOLLIES WITH CHOCOLATE A freshing treat for the summer that’s very easy to make. Instead of sugar and pasteurised milk, this ice cream uses coconut milk, probiotic yoghurt and plenty of sweet little peas. The frozen peas blend with the rest of the ingredients to make a smooth ice cream base in minutes. If you have a high-powered blender, then you can throw some fresh mint in there too − although you’ll always need to add a dash of mint extract as well, to get that super refreshing taste. We pour the mix into our ice cream maker and, an hour later, the ice cream is ready to go. For those without an ice cream maker, try our trick using an ice cube mould or half the recipe to make these cute lollies.

Makes 900ml ice cream

FOR THE PEA AND MINT ICE CREAM BASE • 350 g frozen petits pois • 1 tin of full-fat coconut milk • 150 g full-fat probiotic natural yoghurt • 4 tbsp raw runny honey • 1 tsp peppermint extract or 50g fresh mint leaves and a little peppermint extract too • a pinch of sea salt • a handful of cacao nibs, optional

FOR THE CHOCOLATE SAUCE • 50 g cacao powder • 80 g raw runny honey • 1 tbsp coconut oil

METHOD 1 To make the pea and mint ice cream base, blend all the ingredients except for the cacao nibs together until very smooth. 2 To make the chocolate sauce, measure out all the ingredients into a jug or small bowl and stir together, along with 9 tbsp hot water. 3 To make ice cream, place the pea and mint base into an ice cream maker and, following the manufacturer’s instructions, churn until you have ice cream. When it is ready, scoop the ice cream into bowls and sprinkle with cacao nibs and drizzle with chocolate sauce to serve. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour the pea and mint mixture into ice cube moulds and freeze. Pulse the frozen cubes in a food processor for a soft serve ice cream. 4 To make 12 lollies, make up half the quantity of pea and mint base and add about 4 teaspoons into the bottom of tall shot glasses or lolly moulds and pop into the freezer. After 20 minutes or more, insert a lolly stick into the pea mixture and pour some of the chocolate sauce around it. Repeat with the pea and mint base and finish with the chocolate sauce, freezing for 10 minutes between layers. Freeze the finished lollies for a further 2 hours, then enjoy. 5 Alternatively, mix the halfquantity of pea and mint base for the lollies with the chocolate sauce and pour into shot glasses. Insert the lolly sticks and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

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Absolutely caught up with Nicky Chambers and Sarah Taylor, who along with their business partners Guy Forrester and Anna Caldicott, have been busily preparing for the second annual Munch: The Peckham Festival Photography: Leanne Dixon

As a company we’ve been going for two years now... It started with a festive market, which came about because Anna and I wanted to do something together. I’ve always been involved in the arts and have managed various projects like festivals and gallery shows on a freelance basis. Anna was becoming a chef and we realised that we wouldn’t be getting the opportunity to work together any more (that’s how we’d become friends). We’ve got such a big network around Peckham and there’s so much going on that we thought, ‘God, it would be fun to do something...’ Eventually we came up with the idea of a Christmas market. We’d been chatting to Nicky and Guy for ages, as all four of us have space at The Dye House. When we came up with the name Pexmas we were so excited, it’s really cheesy! It was a very sweet event, really schmaltzy but really fun... And it had style! Anna would be really cross if I didn’t say it was schmaltzy with style because it was so important to us that it was curated. While we were giving

people opportunities to showcase their work in the place that they live, it was all about quality. It was about creating something that felt like one cohesive event. Pexmas was so much fun that we decided to set up a company to do this on a regular basis... We quickly realised that we didn’t want to run a weekly or monthly market but rather to develop programmes that were multifaceted. Between the four of us we bring so much experience from the arts, education, film, architecture, cooking, food, literature and we know Peckham really well. What’s fantastic about what we do now is that we can bring all those elements together. We’re like a connection agency in the wider community.

decided to expand it, very much with support from local people and from the Council. We’re also a part of The High Street Challenge, which is a programme that encourages people to shop in their local high street and to use their high street in new ways.

We had a big food festival last summer called Munch... It included a food market, a programme of events, talks and workshops. But this year we’ve

We have a central hub space, which is the small park in Holly Grove... On there we’ll have a market, hot food, a stage area, a pop-up restaurant with [local restaurant] artusi and we’ve got a whole programme of events. We have people like the National Theatre

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coming and one artist will be doing perfomances in Khan’s Bargain. We’ve even got a pedal-powered smoothie maker! People will come and get a map from the central hub; on it we’ve included various shops, restaurants and cultural venues along the top of Peckham High Street, up and down Bellenden Road, up and down Rye Lane and up and down Choumert Road. It kind of creates a square around the central hub. There’ll be a tasting tour... People will be able to pay at the central hub, then they can go around and get some fantastic little morsels to

eat. Some places will even be making special products for the festival. The Cinnamon Tree Bakery, for example, are doing festival biscuits. It’s about getting people from East Dulwich to walk up to Peckham and getting people from Peckham to walk down to East Dulwich. It’s about creating those new pathways. We also mentor and sponsor a young person. We work with Livity who are a youth engagement agency. Young people pitch to us an idea for a market stall, and we work with them to bring their product to market. We also work to raise awareness and

funds for the Southwark Foodbank, as well as for Kids Company. We were asked by the Council to bid for the Nunhead Food and Culture Festival and we won it... So it will expand from just being a food market, like last year, into a full cultural festival. We’ll include lots of people and lots of different connections; as long as it’s local and brilliant, it’ll probably go in! We know there’ll be plenty to choose from.

Munch: The Peckham Festival, 12 & 13 July; pexmas.com

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CREATIVE MINDS Local artists in local settings: Absolutely’s pick of the best in art in your area

ROMEO JONES n opportunity to see celebrated Canadian born artist, Liz Charsley-Jory’s series of cyanotypes that bring to life the weeds & grasses encountered on her cycle rides through South London. On show & for sale in Romeo Jones, 26 June – 31 July. Romeo Jones, 80 Dulwich Village, SE21; romeojones.co.uk

SIMON EAVES sing pencil, watercolour and ink, Lewisham resident Simon Eaves, produces relevant and unique images. Grotesque and beautiful; Simon’s twisted observations demand attention – be it as a striking piece to thrill your guests or to shake-up your toilet decor – please contact Eaves directly on eaves.simon@gmail.com

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STUDIO61 tudio61 features work by local artists only and covers oil paintings, photography, watercolours, etchings and much more – all at affordable prices. The gallery also offers a bespoke picture framing service with everything made on site. Studio61, 137 Lee Road, SE3; 020 3302 7376; jwpartnership@ntlworld.com

The Gallery London will be showcasing the work of Wimbledon College of Art graduate, Kirsty Gibbs. ‘‘Heroes’ is an ongoing portrait series depicting the fictional characters that mean the most to us. Each portrait is paired with a quote and is a combination of traditional media (oils and watercolours) and digital painting.”-Kirsty Gibbs 5 July - 2 August; The Gallery London; 132 Hither Green Lane; SE13; thegallerylondon.org

BEN OAKLEY truly inspirational and atmospheric art gallery in the heart of Greenwich. With a continous rotation of exciting urban contemporary shows every month. Sign up or drop in, Thurs – Sunday, 11am – 6pm. 9 Turnpin Lane, Greenwich Market, SE10; 07976 692 751; benoakleygallery.com

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Manuel’s Lucie Pearce heads down the hill to Manuel’s

s an SE19 local who resides on Gipsy Hill I normally turn right and go up the hill to The Triangle. This, as it turns out, has been to my detriment. Everyone in the area is well aware of the many restaurants and pubs in the central hub that serve delicious and multi-cultural cuisine. Yet Gipsy Hill, Crystal Palace’s lesser know neighbour, has its own small but perfectly-formed hub. Tucked away in this sleepy corner is Manuel’s. Easy to miss and quiet on entrance, Manuel’s is a relatively new restaurant and bar with a sizeable entertaining area downstairs. The décor is understated, with a few pictures dotted around on a yellow wall but with beautiful mosaic tiling giving the restaurant real character. We were greeted by Manuel himself, a young man with traditional manners. Attentive and knowledgeable, he made

easy conversation with diners throughout the night. We ate from the à la carte menu, the main focus of which was seafood and meat. To start we ordered the seafood soup and the scallops with lemon sauce and garlic spinach. The soup was incredibly flavoursome, with a generous amount of mussels, prawns and clams. A supremely fishy starter and if you like shellfish then I’d greatly recommend this dish, it was my favourite of the night. The scallops were also well presented, tender and tasty though they did include a healthy dose of garlic. No one will want to kiss you after but depending on who you’ve taken with you, that might be a small price to pay.

Service was not rushed, so we managed to help ourselves to a few servings of bread between courses; worth mentioning is the delicious walnut loaf. We came onto the mains and continued with the fish theme. The linguine with lobster again included a very generous amount of shellfish and was cooked in a rich tomato sauce. The seafood risotto was packed with incredibly fresh clams, scallops and mussels, and didn’t disappoint. Creamy and filling, it struck a perfect balance between the salty-sweet seafood and the rich, unctuous rice. The cake tray held an array of appetising treats, but after our first two courses it would have been impossible to even attempt. The homemade limoncello, however, sounded too good to refuse and indeed turned out to be a perfect end to the meal: sweet but tart enough to be refreshing. The low-key atmosphere is a blessing that shouldn’t be passed up, making for a particularly relaxing evening. And if the quality of the food and waiters’ charm continue as we experienced, Manuel’s won’t be low-key for much longer. So next time you’re keen for an evening out, I would recommend heading down to Gipsy Hill and seeking out Manuel’s, while you can still get a table.

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SUMMER AT THE SOUTHBANK e don’t know about you, but we’ll be spending July at the Southbank Centre, thanks to some seriously luxe tasting sessions. First up is Adventures in Chocolate: A Tutored Tasting on the 10 July, where master chocolatier Paul A Young (pictured) will take you on a voyage of discovery through the world of premium chocolate, one specialist cocoa bean at a time. A week later on 17 July, Gin Decoded gives gin lovers the chance to quench their thirst by trying out six premium gins from around the world, all while being educated on the history of the botanical liquor by a special guest expert. And finally Summer Wines for Garden Picnic or Party on 30 July; even if you’re not looking to build the perfect party wine list, what better way to spend a summer evening than sipping on some carefully selected crisp whites and juicy rosés? We’ll see you on the Southbank.

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• 200g white crab meat • 6 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped • 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar • 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • Juice and grated zest of ½ lemon • Salt and freshly ground black pepper To make the dressing, mix the oil, vinegar, zest and lemon juice together in a bowl. Add the tomatoes, red onion and white crab meat. Mix well and season. Leave to one side. Pour 6cm oil into medium-sized heavy-bottomed saucepan or use a deep-fat fryer. Heat to 160°C. If using a saucepan, please be careful as the oil will be very hot. Carefully dust the flowers in flour. Dip them in batter and fry until golden brown. Remove them with tongs and place onto kitchen paper to soak up excess oil. Season. To serve, spread the crab dressing in a large serving dish, placing the courgette flowers on top. Scatter with torn basil. For more of the same deliciousness go to rivingtongreenwich.co.uk

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MORE SPACE, LESS STRESS KAREN STOREY, FOUNDER OF BLACKHEATH-BASED INTERIORS COMPANY, HOMESPACE ON HOW TO DECLUTTER THE HARDEST-WORKING ROOM IN YOUR HOME: THE LIVING ROOM

ulti-tasking is one of the buzzwords of 21st century life. These days we always seem to be doing more than one thing at once – watching TV, checking emails, cooking dinner – and it’s the same for our homes. Increasingly rooms have to perform several different functions to accommodate the whole family, none more so than the sitting room. In my work as a professional organiser, helping people to make the most of their homes, this is the room I often find has to be TV/ music room, kids’ playroom and home office all rolled into one. Consequently it fails to fulfil one of its most important roles: as a place to relax. If that all sounds horribly familiar, don’t worry. With a little decluttering and some clever storage, you can have a room which works for you not just as a space for kids, or a space to work in, but as an area to relax in. First of all, step back and assess your family’s needs. You may not be able to fulfil your dream of a stylish oasis of calm all the time, but there are ways to reconcile the competing demands which the sitting room faces. So if, for example, the kids always end up playing there despite your best efforts to confine toys to bedrooms, then accept this, but on your terms. Choose some appropriate storage and then limit the number of toys allowed

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downstairs at one time to whatever fits in it – toys can always be rotated as favourites come and go. That way, rather than ending the day hauling things back upstairs or spending your evening surrounded by a sea of coloured plastic, you’ll quickly be able to clear things away. There are plenty of storage units available specifically for toys but in a sitting room I think it’s better to go for something that doesn’t look like it belongs in a kindergarten so that you can easily transform the room back into an adult environment. What you choose will depend on your décor and how much space you have, but MADE offer a range of possibilities. My particular favourites? Upholstered benches such as these two (above).

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In the evening you also want to forget the day job, but if your home office is also your sitting room that can be difficult unless you find ways to ensure that work isn’t always staring you in the face. Start by confining your work paraphernalia to one part of the room and then look for ways to hide it from sight. Desks with doors, such as this Neptune Chichester Deluxe Workstation from John Lewis (1, £2550, johnlewis.com), are great for concealing computers and files. A simple folding screen also works well. I like the selection from bespoke carpenters Jali (jali. co.uk), as they can be painted to match your room. But if you do use open shelves for paperwork, invest in some attractive files like these from the Samsara range at OKA (2, £44, okadirect.com) which don’t look like they belong in an office. TVs inevitably play a major role in today’s sitting rooms and with them comes everything from digi boxes to

DVD collections and, of course, the inevitable mass of tangled cables. Finding something that can neatly house all of this will immediately improve the look of your room. Dwell (dwell.co.uk) offer a range of sleek units; opt for one with plenty of storage drawers and cable management holes to keep wiring neatly out of sight. Or, if you prefer to hide the TV screen, Dormy House do a range of armoires specifically designed to hide away unsightly sets (thedormyhouse.com). Technology can be your friend when you’re trying to keep life simple. Loading old CDs onto MP3 players and creating electronic photo albums instead of printing hard copies can make a big difference. E-readers help too, but our attachment to books is strong. Few people are ready to give up completely the pleasure of reading from actual books and many find it difficult to part with them so book storage is an issue I come across frequently, particularly in the sitting room. If you need to pare down your collection, these are the key questions to ask yourself about each book. Do I love it? Do I need it? Is it valuable or of sentimental value? Is it a duplicate? Will I read it again? When? Am I sure? Once you’ve decided which books you’re going to keep, think about how

to store them. Freestanding bookcases come in all shapes and sizes. This Stay Wide Bookcase from Heals (3, £520 heals.co.uk) doesn’t need fixing to the wall so can be moved around as your needs change. While, these OKA Ashmolean Classic Wooden Bookshelves (4, £690, okadirect.com) come painted with just an undercoat so can be customised to fit any room and are simple enough to work in most spaces. If you’re thinking of built-in shelves, use your space creatively. Alcoves are an obvious choice for shelving but a single shelf running high along one wall or even all around the room makes use of otherwise unused space and can look striking. And if you want to make your books into a design feature, why not try these concealed bookshelves (5, £14.50, coxandcox.co.uk) which make it look as though piles of books are floating Harry Potter style across your wall? Once you’ve taken these simple steps to transform your sitting room into a place that works for the whole family, do the most important thing of all: sit back, relax and enjoy your home.

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EMMA LAWRENSON IN HER PRINTMAKING STUDIO

machine en masse. In contrast, original prints are individually created by hand, which means that each print is unique and subtly different from the next. ‘NASTURTIUM’ BY LOUISE BRADLEY

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WHETHER YOU’RE A COLLECTOR LOOKING TO MAKE A LONG-TERM INVESTMENT OR A FIRST TIME BUYER LOOKING TO BRIGHTEN UP THE HALLWAY, MADELEINE REID, OF FAWN ART CONSULTANCY, EXPLAINS WHY ORIGINAL PRINTS ARE A SHREWD PURCHASE WHAT IS AN ORIGINAL PRINT?

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An original print is made when an artist works a design onto a surface, for example carving into a wooden block or using a sharp needle to etch onto a metal plate. The original image is then directly printed from the block, plate or screen, usually onto paper by means of a press or by hand. This process creates a series of prints known as ‘impressions’ which are then individually signed and numbered by the artist.

Limited edition original prints are produced in restricted numbers and this scarcity of supply can make them sought-after by collectors. Look carefully at the bottom of a print and you’ll notice two figures, the left one specifies the edition number and the right one shows how many prints are in the edition. For example a figure of 9/50 means it is the ninth print of a limited edition of 50 prints. A smaller edition is often worth more than a larger edition and artist proofs (the first few prints to be made) are seen as something of a collector’s item.

PRINTMAKING PROCESSES Visit any large printmaking studio and you’ll be stunned by the range of specialist equipment. Just as a painter has the freedom to choose between watercolour and oil paint, a printmaker can select from a whole range of different techniques. From silkscreens and engravings to linocuts and lithographs, taking the time to learn about different printmaking processes allow you to connect with your purchases that much more.

AN AFFORDABLE ENTRY POINT As there is generally more than one ‘impression’ of any printed image in an edition, this means that original prints are often easier to come by and more affordable than purchasing other one-off forms of fine art by the same artist. Take Sir Peter Blake, for example, whilst his paintings are snapped up by established collectors for six figure sums, his original prints retain an element of exclusivity without requiring a second mortgage.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR PRINTS Once you have found the perfect print, don’t forget to look after it. When it comes to framing, get it done professionally. Museum quality UV glass is really worthwhile as it helps to preserve colour intensity and paper quality.

GET INVOLVED The next time a leaflet comes through your door inviting you to an exhibition or an open studio event, make sure you go along. Better still, get your hands dirty and try printmaking at a local print studio. The more you look and learn, the more likely you are going to find work that speaks to you, and your budget.

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take in the breathtaking views across the mountainous countryside of north Wales and the waters and wind farms of the Irish Sea. Back in Bodysgallen, wooden staircases, antique furniture and crackling wood fires combine with delicious food and incredibly comfortable bedrooms to give the hotel a warm, traditional feel. The spa, located in an airy, spacious building (formerly the stables) has a more modern aesthetic, with neutral decor perfectly suited to its Welsh surroundings – no garish, faux orientalism here. The spa is also the first in the UK to offer Environ treatments, using a machine that produces a mild electric current to help active ingredients, such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C and other anti-oxidants, penetrate more deeply into the skin. The Environ Active Vitamin treatment in particular is

BODYSGALLEN HALL HOTEL & SPA

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et in the midst of 200 acres of gardens, Bodysgallen Hall is a sympathetically restored 17th century Historic House Hotel with glorious gardens, a top notch spa and views that stretch all the way to Conwy Castle, Snowdonia National Park and beyond. The hotel is located a stones throw from the virtually untouched seaside town of Llandudno, whose rural charm and quaint architecture make it well worth a visit. For those unafraid of sheer drops and winding roads, visitors can also drive up the cliffs and

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LUCKNAM PARK HOTEL & SPA

Wiltshire

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nspired by its natural surroundings, the spa at Lucknam Park effortlessly combines a holistic approach with modern innovation. Far-reaching views of the kitchen gardens, an outdoor saltwater plunge pool and an elegant terrace harness the power of nature, while four thermal cabins, nine treatment rooms, a vast indoor pool and a new Well-being House promise to nourish mind, body and soul. A comprehensive approach means that guests can choose tailor-made treatments that deliver specific results, from anti-

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YOGA RETREAT AT OCKENDEN MANOR West Sussex by Leo Bear

ckenden Manor’s yoga retreats are enough to make Gwyneth pack up her north London home and move to the South Downs. With a roster of smoothies, Ila treatments, flotation therapy, reflexology and sun salutations, they might be at the gentler end of the ‘retreat’ spectrum, but throw in a dash of Nordic walking and your glutes will know about it. The spa itself is modern and magnificent: a rusted-aluminium glass box surrounded by cow-speckled pastures – not what you’d expect in the sleepy Tudor village of Cuckfield. On the treatment side, Ila

ageing facials courtesy of high performance brands Anne Sémonin and Carita, to the cocooning effects of an organic massage using all-natural Ila products. Look out for a series of inspiring two-day courses in conjunction with visiting consultants, including expert nutritionist Katie Sheen, who’ll shine a friendly light on your diet and advise how to optimize it during an invaluable one-to-one session. On day two, you can bring her dietary advice to life in a hands-on cookery class under the inventive eye of chef Hrishikesh Desai. Covering topics from Happiness and Vitality to Purity and Mindful Eating, there’s no doubt that revitalised visitors will leave with a spring in their step. Two-day Well-Being retreat, £695 per person, including overnight accommodation, breakfast lunch and supper. Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, 01225 742777, lucknampark.co.uk

and Ren products predominate, and a vast indoor/outdoor pool (a favourite with Ralph Fiennes) lies at its core. Chief yogi Sal Jefferies is in charge of the retreat itineraries designed for small groups of no more than 10. A soft-spoken twinkly-eyed soul with world-class flexibility, he’s been practising Vinyasa-Flow yoga for more than ten years, and has quite a following. He encourages people to take it slow, and beginners are more than welcome. Save time for a chat after yoga sessions – Sal’s an expert on everything from sleep patterns to mind-mapping. Beyond the spa, Ockenden Manor comprises an Elizabethan manor house boasting 28 rooms and a Michelin-star dining room (although retreat guests are assigned suites within the spa building itself ). Miranda Carminger, who runs Ockenden Manor with her husband Pontus,

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great for Londoners, designed specifically to stimulate collagen, rehydrate and reduce redness, fine lines and ravages of pollution. The treatment involves an application of moisturiser to the face the with aid of the electric current and soundwaves, followed by a very cold heavy gel mask, which then sets, sealing in the product. The current is used again, along with a hand held roller to aid deep absorption. Throughout the process high squeaks can be heard and a sensation of mild pinpricks is felt, which, although not painful, isn’t necessarily relaxing – more of what you’d call ‘an active treatment’. The result? Very good – the redness was reduced in my cheeks and my skin was left plumped and rehydrated. Active Vitamin Treatment (3 areas) 1 hour, £60; bodysgallen.com

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CHEWTON GLEN HAMPSHIRE Detox in the skies in one of the romantic treehouses set in the beautiful woodlands of this country house hotel and spa. Treatments can be taken in the luxurious spa (which boasts Europe’s largest hydrotherapy pool) or in the privacy of your own rooms. From £325 a night; chewtonglen.com

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HOUSE SPA AT DORMY HOUSE

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merging from a £10m facelift, this charming 17th-century farmhouse hotel now packs an impressive spa punch. Two years in the planning, the groundwork has paid off: everything from the deeply comfy massage beds to the posttreatment sorbets shout ‘indulgence’. At the heart of the spa lies a generous relaxing-areacum-café dominated by a towering funnelshaped fireplace. Chess sets and cashmere throws add to the informal atmosphere, while a selection of ‘posh nibbles’ from the pastry chef ensure spa-goers don’t go hungry. Sticking to a British theme, treatments are by Temple Spa (a family-owned English brand), and for a touch of glamour, there’s an ultra-girly Veuve Clicquot nail bar. Therapists are trained by Pure Massage (so expect the best) and for something a bit different, there’s Rasul Mud therapy or an enriching ‘Mediterranean marinade’ facial available. One of the signature treatments is the ‘Silent Night Lavender Sleep’, which consists of two and a half hours of massage, scrubbing and foot rubbing, certain to settle even the most jittery of souls. I roadtested the lavender sauna, but it didn’t have quite as much lavender in the air as I would have liked. The salt-infused steam room and outdoor hydrotherapy pool, on the other hand, were fantastic. If you’re staying the night, expect to be spoilt rotten. Rooms are homely yet hi-tech – a tablet allows you to order fresh milk at the touch of a button – whilst in the communal areas, original flagstone floors, wood paneling and exposed stone hearths come together to create a most welcoming rural retreat. My favourite spot was the chic blue lounge just off the lobby – the perfect blend of Soho House meets mummy’s living room.

GILPIN LAKE HOUSE LAKE DISTRICT Overlooking its own private lake, the Jetty Spa Trail incorporates 5 hours of pure indulgence, starting with a bespoke aromatherapy blend consultation, a dip in the pool, a sauna and body scrub, a blissful massage, afternoon tea in the cosy little boathouse and a spell in the outdoor hot tub with a glass of champagne. The Jetty Spa Trail, £300 for two people; thegilpin.co.uk

has a discernable passion for interior design. Rumour has it she even has a room in her house dedicated to mood boarding – and we can believe it; the wallpaper in the drawing room had us stroking the walls and purring. Carminger is also the brains behind the spa, so it comes as no surprise that the spa suites are airy and contemporary with plenty of attention to detail. Overall, Ockenden Manor’s yoga retreats are well conceived and hugely enjoyable. You’re certain to come away feeling pampered and clearer headed. Our only quibble is the scheduled 9pm dinner times, which made rising for early morning yoga a bit of a challenge. Places on three-day yoga retreats are available to book at Ockenden Manor this July, September and November; hshotels.co.uk

THE SCARLET CORNWALL Capturing the essence of the coast, The Scarlet’s spa offers facials administered with wild-crafted herbs and hot steamed poultices, and a reed-filtered natural clifftop outdoor pool, with nearby hot tubs providing the perfect spot from which to storm and cloud-gaze. From £285 a night; scarlethotel.co.uk

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he penthouse exceeds 2,900 sq ft of internal accommodation, with every room offering a spectacular view of the river or the city skyline, as well as over 2,400 sq ft of private terrace facing directly over the river. The apartment has a bespoke finish throughout and has a vast reception area with an open-plan kitchen and dining area. Every room in the penthouse has access out to the riverside terrace and benefits from floor-toceiling windows.

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n amazing opportunity to purchase this penthouse apartment in Blackheath boasting an internal area of 1517 sq ft (141 sq m). Set in a secure modern gated development within easy walking distance of Blackheath Village, BR station local shops and restaurants. The accommodation comprises light open plan lounge/diner with door to balcony and beautiful quality fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and granite work tops, both double bedrooms are very large doubles have en-suite bathrooms, built in wardrobes and huge storage cupboards. The property is in excellent order throughout. Benefits include secure allocated parking via electronic gates, lift, pretty well maintained communal grounds, central heating and double glazing.

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Tyrwhitt Road, Brockley, SE4 Guide Price £1,795,000 Freehold Rarely available and beautifully presented Victorian double fronted semi-detached family house offering elegance and period style, situated at the favoured Hilly Fields end of this wide quiet street in the heart of the Brockley Conservation area. Contact Greenwich Office on 020 8858 9911

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Kidbrooke Grove, Blackheath, SE3 Guide Price £2,600,000 Freehold A truly stunning treble-fronted house which occupies an impressive corner plot on this highly regarded residential Road. The property has been the subject of a sympathetic programme of modernisation and improvement including loft room and en suite shower room. Contact Blackheath Office on 020 8318 1311

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Stunning period three bedroom cottage conveniently located for both the high street and station. The property boasts an abundance of charm and character including many original features such as ceiling beams, floorboards, flag stones, windows and fireplaces. Externally is a self contained annex, garage and delightful gardens. Viewings are highly recommended. Energy Efficiency Rating E.

Please contact our Chislehurst office for more information: Tel: 020 8295 4900 Email: chislehurst@langfordrussell.co.uk

Please contact our west wickham office for more information: Tel: 020 8432 7373 Email: westwickham@langfordrussell.co.uk

PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL OFFICE FOR A FREE SALES OR LETTINGS VALUATION The Acorn Group, incorporating:

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kEsTon Park Br2

Locksbottom 01689 882 988 Orpington 01689 661 400 West Wickham 020 8432 7373

£1,795,000 F/h

Imposing five bedroom mock Tudor home situated in Keston Park. The property boasts three reception rooms, impressive 25ft x 16ft kitchen/breakfast room, study, shower room, utility room, three en-suites and master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe. Externally there is off street parking, double garage with carriage way drive and lawned rear garden with large patio area. Energy Efficiency Rating D.

Please contact our locksbottom office for more information: Tel: 01689 882 988 Email: locksbottom@langfordrussell.co.uk

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£625,000 F/h

BECkEnham Br3

£950,000 F/h

Located in a much sought after residential road is this stunning three bedroom detached family home. Accommodation comprises open plan living/dining room, modern fitted kitchen, luxury family bathroom, 100ft garden and off street parking for three vehicles. This would make the perfect family home. Energy Efficiency Rating D.

Detached property comprising entrance hall, modern fitted kitchen with WC and utility room, 22ft lounge, conservatory, dining room leading to landscaped garden and garage to the front. To the first floor is a galleried landing, five bedrooms and family bathroom. Viewings are highly recommended to appreciate the internal accommodation that this property offers. Energy Efficiency Rating E.

Please contact our orpington office for more information: Tel: 01689 661 400 Email: orpington@langfordrussell.co.uk

Please contact our Beckenham office for more information: Tel: 020 8663 4433 Email: beckenham@langfordrussell.co.uk

PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL OFFICE FOR A FREE SALES OR LETTINGS VALUATION The Acorn Group, incorporating:

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Spotlight on Greenwich Through the KEYHOLE... 7

Annandale Road, SE10 £875,000

Graham Lawes

his property extends to some 1,600 sq ft, is arranged over three floors and is in amazing condition. The property benefits from high specifications in the kitchen and bathroom, and boasts four bedrooms. Annandale Road is a sought-after residential road surrounded by a wealth of parkland, transport links and amenities.

Associate Director at JLL, Blackheath and Greenwich

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� 020 8858 9986; jll.co.uk

Garden

Bi-folding doors from the kitchen/diner lead to the pretty rear garden.

Exterior

This period terrace home offers a stunning facade with well-maintained front garden.

Reception

Boasting multiple period features including the fireplace, sash windows and oak flooring.

PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE

Divyesh Bhanderi Lettings Manager at Foxtons, Greenwich

� 020 8879 2179;

foxtons.co.uk

BEST SCHOOL

RAINY DAY

SPORTS & REC

FUN FOR FREE

Judged ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, Halstow Primary School is a huge part of the community, hosting events throughout the year and a farmers’ market every first Saturday of the month.

Based in the heart of Greenwich, Biscuit, a paint-it-yourself ceramic café is a fun place to relax with a coffee whilst creating a masterpiece for your loved ones.

The Charlton Lido is the best place to make the most of the warm weather with friends, enjoying the outdoor heated pool, cafeteria and sun terraces.

Dating back to 1427, Greenwich Park is the oldest enclosed Royal Park, boasting the Prime Meridian Line, Royal Observatory and National Maritime Museum as well as spectacular views.

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Stunning 3 bedroom apartments from just £529,995

Sales & Marketing Suite & show apartments open daily (Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm, Sun 10am - 4pm) Call 0207

758 8457 to view or email londondi@hamptons-int.com

• Central Greenwich Village Location • 12 mins to Canary Wharf via the DLR* • London Bridge just 8 mins via National Rail Sole selling agents

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IN THEIR OWN

WORDS SHELLEY MATCZAK

Lettings Manager at Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, Bromley Photography: Rebecca Noonan

was born and raised in South East London, so being able to continue to live and work in this area has been a real pleasure in my life. The most successful agents are always those that know their areas intimately, pointing out the good restaurants to eat at and best schools to attend, and having real life experience of these helps greatly in my day job. I have many fond memories of South East London, such as visiting the travelling circus and donkey rides on Blackheath with my nan and granddad and the many afternoon walks in Greenwich Park feeding squirrels and deer. April each year was a particular highlight as we would all congregate on the corner of the Cutty Sark in Greenwich and clap all the London Marathon runners speeding past. A career in property has always appealed to me and I love being able to help people find a home of their own. I joined KFH in 2006 as a lettings negotiator for the Blackheath branch and after a few years, was promoted to manage the Bromley lettings office. It was a great challenge in a slightly different area and whereas before I had been used to covering a small but affluent pocket where our clients were typically professional city workers renting as singles, couples and sharers, the new location was quite a bit different. Our Bromley branch stretches to include a much larger area which covers Bromley, Farnborough, Keston, Orpington, Shortlands, Bickley, Chislehurst, Mottingham, New Eltham and Sidcup, which are all incredibly varied so no two days are ever the same. Typical tenants in this area are often families or young couples looking for more space and these areas with their larger homes and green open spaces, really appeal. Schools are a big factor

for many families and a key reason why many move here. The East London line extension has also been a catalyst and as a result, many areas are seeing an influx of renters who appreciate the convenient transport links. As a result of this interest and demand, many areas are also undergoing regeneration and this includes Bromley where the High Street will benefit from planned works along with new developments such as Trinity Village at Bromley Common, Hampton Grange on Plaistow Lane, which will see the conversion of the old Convent into apartments, along with a scheme in Bromley South Central. This will include 200 apartments, along with a mix of retail units, a multiplex cinema, restaurants, bars and shops. Bromley, Chislehurst and many of the surrounding areas like many other postcodes in South East London have seen a healthy increase in rental prices over the past few years as result of high levels of demand. High property prices and difficult criteria for lending has meant that buying isn’t an option for many and has prevented many first time buyers from making the jump onto the property ladder. A two bedroom apartment in the area often starts from around £1,000 per month up to £2,500 per month depending on the property and area, while a four bedroom detached house can start from around £2,500 per month going all the way up to about £10,000 for something truly spectacular.

� 020 8460 6066 | kfh.co.uk

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Showcase Lowdown for Landlords What insurance do I need for my property while letting it out?

nsurance is a serious business and we recommend you give the issue of insurance the time and respect it deserves, after all you never know when you might need it. Contrary to the general view, commercial property cover is relatively inexpensive in the UK. This is primarily because there are few claims. The main risk

is against loss as a result of fire, although there are other additional covers included. Cover will also usually include Property Owners Liability should someone be injured whilst visiting the property, and loss of rent cover should the property become unusable as a result of an insured peril. An insurance policy for a property owner generally includes three main sections, which are Property Damage, Loss of Rental Income and Property Owners Liability. Property damage covers the risk of physical damage to the property and also, in some cases to the contents, including the contents of common areas. The usual form of modern policy covers the property against all forms of accidental damage, other than those specifically excluded. The Loss of Rental Income section provides cover should insured damage to the property prevent the property owner receiving his usual rental income, usually for up to 12 months maximum, although

can be increased to 24 or even 36 months if required. Property Owners Liability covers legal liability in the event of injury or damage to a person or their property as a result of a defect in the building. Few details are required for a quotation... 1. Information describing the property. 2. The rebuild sum insured. 3. The rental income. 4. The occupation of the tenant.

John Mollison Managing Director of Sunflower Lettings

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limited edition townhouses now available

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ABSOLUTELY Property A superb Victorian double fronted residence, providing

one of the finest family homes in this area.

he property is set back behind a wrought iron topped brick wall and is approached through electric gates onto a carriage driveway with a feature hedge island. The accommodation measures 5,367 sq ft and comprises a stunning master suite with separate dressing room, five further double bedrooms with four en suite, a luxury family

bathroom, large living and dining rooms, a luxury Mark Wilkinson solid oak kitchen breakfast room, a superb games room, sun room, a study, cloakroom, wine cellar, shower room, sauna & gym. The garden is split over two levels to form a terrace with the remainder of the garden laid to lawn with a heated swimming pool, attractive flower beds, rear patio area with pergola and swing and a pool house.

Details

Court Road, Eltham Guide Price:

£2,000,000 to £2,250,000 Contact

JDM, Blackheath Village 020 8463 0091; jdmonline.com

Greenwich Square is a benchmark for modern city living in the beautiful Royal Borough of Greenwich, offering a limited number of stunning townhouses. The vision will bring to life a vibrant public square including leisure facilities and a range of retail amenities. • Rare opportunity of 3 storey, 4 bedroom townhouses. • All townhouses provide a private garden. • High specification & bespoke interior design. • On-site cafés, restaurants, retail and a new leisure centre. • New to open mid 2014. • Short walk to Maze Hill station with direct trains to London Bridge in 11 minutes.*

Prices from £775,000*

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*Terms and Conditions apply. Prices are correct at the time of going to press. Computer generated images are for illustrative purposes only. Travel & walk time source: www.tfl.gov.uk & www.walkit.com. All townhouses have a predicted Energy Efficiency Rating ranging between 85-87 (B) on the Predicted Energy Assessments (PEAs).

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Property Development FAMILY HOMES NOW AVAILABLE AT GREENWICH SQUARE

THE PELTONS: PEABODY’S SALES SUCCESS IN EAST GREENWICH

Prices for a four bedroom townhouse are anticipated to start from

Prices start at

he Peabody sales team is delighted to announce that its East Greenwich development, The Peltons, has already sold 60% of its available homes off plan. Sarah Butler, Head of Sales at Peabody commented “We’ve had a huge amount of interest in the Peltons. Reasons for its success include its location on the borders of a popular conservation area close to the Thames, nearby transport links into Central London and the City and easy access to the shops and restaurants of historic Greenwich.”

£305,250

£750,000

he eagerly anticipated townhouse collection is due to launch this summer at landmark regeneration scheme, Greenwich Square Developers Hadley Mace will be offering a bespoke range of 38 four bedroom townhouses. Spread over three floors, each townhouse spans 1,350 sq ft and has a private rear garden, perfect for families to enjoy and relax. These new homes have been designed to the highest quality by Interior Architecture UK and feature bright, open plan living spaces, timber floors, beautiful Italian kitchens, and a choice of colour palettes for buyers to choose from. In partnership with the GLA and Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greenwich Square will create a new public square surrounded by cafes and restaurants as well as providing access to the new Greenwich Centre with its gymnasium, swimming pools, library and medical practice.

Savills � 0800 077 8177; greenwichsquare-london.com

PRIME PLACE, GREENWICH Two and three bedroom apartments priced from

The Peltons

£460,000

� 020 3296 3895; thepeltons.co.uk

he final phase of apartments has now launched at Prime Place Greenwich; a highly popular new development in the heart of the borough. Buyers can choose from a collection of impressively styled two and three bedroom apartments, priced from £460,000. Three bedroom styles have proven a big hit among professionals and couples looking for an apartment lifestyle with more space, with buyers choosing to convert the extra bedroom into a study or dressing room. Priced from £530,000, many three bedroom styles are available with Help To Buy, offering a helping hand to buyers keen to make the step

up to a larger property style. Homes at Prime Place boasts bright open interiors, finished with superior craftsmanship and an impressive specification throughout. All apartments enjoy a private balcony, and some styles offer additional

access to a terrace. Many properties also enjoy views across The City and Canary Wharf. Located on the former site of the Greenwich Industrial Estate, Prime Place forms part of a brand new mixed use destination which will also feature a health and fitness club, restaurants, boutique hotel and even a bicycle café, plus its own sustainable energy centre. The marketing suite and two show apartments are open seven days. Prime Place, Greenwich � 020 8465 5655; primeplacegreenwich.com

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SHOW APARTMENT EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH THURSDAY 3RD JULY 1 & 2 bedroom apartments and 3 bedroom houses available

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The Insider  Nothing’s

better than the inside scoop. Local agents give their recommendations...

TIME OUT

Local Street

Chislehurst Golf Club and Clubhouse was once home to Napoleon III and is over the road from the Cricket Club. The Virgin Active Health Club with a spa, swimming pool and gym is close by.

The Royal Parade offers an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants from small boutiques, traditional butchers, a delicatessen and even a toy shop. Locals love the variety and over the weekend it is often thriving with shoppers.

Steven May

Branch Manager at JDM, C hislehurst

Laura Knight-Smith Sale s Manager at Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, C hislehurst

Fact

The East Greenwich Pleasaunce is a muchloved tree-lined garden with a children’s playground and cafe. It is also the burial plot of 3,000 sailors who spent their last days at the Royal Hospital Greenwich.

Graham Lawes

Associate Director at JLL , Blackheath and Greenwich

020 8325 8000; jdmonline.com

020 8285 9900; kfh.co.uk

020 8858 9986; jll.co.uk

Interior Inspiration

Hang Out

Kids

If you want to rent out your property to a corporate tenant, then I always recommend furnishings and interior design specialist In:Style Direct. You can fi nd them at: www.instyledirect.co.uk.

Mark Wellington Manager at Benham & Reeve s Re sidential Lettings, Greenwich

020 3440 7010; brlets.co.uk

The Greenwich Union is loved by the locals for its relaxed atmosphere and great drinks. There are some amazing beers, especially those that hail from our very own Greenwich Meantime brewery!

Christopher Venter Sale s Manager at Foxtons, Greenwich

020 8879 2155; foxtons.co.uk

According to my daughter (Hannah - aged 8) the best things to do are either feeding the animals at Christmas Tree Farm (goats, sheep, chickens, pigs and even llamas) or playing tenpin bowling at The Pavilion leisure centre.

Russell Sinclair

Director of Sinclair Hammelton

020 8464 5566; sinclairhammelton.co.uk

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Pedder have been dealing in property since 1978, which means we have sold every kind of property in every part of SE London over a longer period of time than anyone else. In fact you might say there’s nothing we haven’t seen before. Or indeed sold. Pedder. Nobody knows South East London like we know South East London.

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HOMES TO VIEW TUNNEL WHARF SE16 One of the largest riverside penthouses in central London, exceeding 3,500 sq ft of internal accommodation and nearly 2,500 sq ft of outside terraces, boasting some of the best river front views across London.

Located along the River Thames pathway in the heart of the tranquil Rotherhithe Village conservation area, the development is steeped in history. Rotherhithe station is within easy access and the large variety of bars and restaurants that Shad Thames has to offer are also close by. ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡

6 bedrooms Reception room 4 bathrooms 3 terraces Roof terrace Direct lift access

TUNNEL WHARF SE16 – LEASEHOLD £3,950,000 - 6 bedrooms EPC rating: D | Ref: TOW140068

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KING STAIRS CLOSE SE16 A grand design, freehold, riverfront, end-of-terrace house located along the banks of the Thames offering some of London’s most spectacular views. KING STAIRS CLOSE SE16 – FREEHOLD OIEO £3,000,000 - 4 bedrooms EPC rating: C | Ref: TOW110147

The property is arranged over five floors and exceeds 2,600 sq ft. The house was architecturally designed to generate the best possible views of the river and city skyline, whilst creating a wonderful feeling of natural light and volume throughout. All of the rooms benefit from floor-to-ceiling glass windows and a large proportion of the property has a west-facing aspect. ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡

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