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WHAT’S ON This month’s diary 16. C’EST MAGNIFIQUE David Jason on life and laughs 21. WELL READ December's hottest books 22. BRAND AWARENESS Jo Brand talks pantos and put-downs

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ONCE UPON A TIME Fairytale fashion for winter

HEALTH & BEAUTY 35. GLIMMER AND GLOW Essential party make-up 36. SCENT WITH LOVE Lawrence Roullier White matches perfumes with personalities

FOOD 52. FAIRY TALE FOOD Discovering Ravinder Bhogal, South East London’s best kept secret 55. BACK TO BASICS Say cheeese with Patrick Belton 56. COCKTAILS

HOME & GARDEN 59. A CRAFTY CHRISTMAS Absolutely’s guide to festive garlands 63. O, CHRISTMAS TREE The best baubles around

TRAVEL 66. TEENAGE KICKS Georgie Lane-Godfrey takes to the Swiss Alps

KIDS & EDUCATION 69. FREE THINKING London’s free schools are daring to be different 71. EDUCATION NEWS

PROPERTY 84. IN THEIR OWN WORDS Anthony Shoring from Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward 90. PROPERTY NEWS 94. SPOTLIGHT ON East Dulwich

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o the months have snuck by and at some point the hazy heat of summer gave way to a brilliant, flaming autumn. Here at Absolutely, the prevailing mood in the office has slowly swung from one of bewilderment (‘I can’t believe it’s December already!’) to something much more exciting. The Christmas tree has gone up, the black coffees have been traded for eggnog lattes and the menu for the office Christmas lunch has been distributed. This, of course, means one thing: it’s party time!

In this issue we celebrate 2013 in the way all good things should be celebrated, with lots of food (Ravinder Bhogal gives us her best recipes for entertaining guests), lots of booze (Tristan Stephenson’s cocktails will make you the envy of all your friends) and lots of laughs (care of Dulwich comedian Jo Brand).

And of course it wouldn’t be a December issue without a nod to Santa. Mariah might not care

about the presents underneath the Christmas tree, but if you’re anything like us, I’m willing to bet that you aren’t quite so altruistic. With this in mind we’ve put together a bumper guide to the best gifts in town. Rather than the usual ‘for him’ and ‘for her’ categories (if gender were any real indicator of taste, present shopping would be much easier) our guide is divided into various interests. There’s one page for that uncle who loves his country pursuits and another for that nomadic sister who’s been on her gap year since 2007. Ingenious, eh?

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7 December Ritzy Cinema

Everyone’s favourite Dr. Who, David Tennant takes on the role of a lifetime in Shakespeare’s epic historical play as the monarch who started off his reign with everything to lose and finished it by doing just that. Slowly pulled down from his seat of power by a combination of hubris and bad decisions, Richard comes to the stickiest of ends.

An excellent opportunity to catch this exceptional performance of a masterpiece in the comfort of your local cinema.

Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Lane, SW2, 0871 902 5739; picturehouses.co.uk

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11 December - 23 February South London Gallery

The product of Uri Aran’s summer spent in the SLG Artist’s Flat as the Outset Artist-in-Residence, this is his first ever UK solo exhibition. Born in Jerusalem in 1977 and currently based in New York, Aran’s work is made up of sculpture drawing and video. Simple and yet engaging, the up-and-coming young artist’s work is well worth a viewing.

67 Peckham Road, SE5, 020 7703 6120; southlondongallery.org

Hansel and Gretel 2 - 21 December Bussey Building Opera in Space present Hansel and Gretel, the traditional German tale famously set down by The Brother’s Grimm. Like many of Grimm’s fairy tales, the seemingly sweet story of a brother and sister lost in the woods and a delicious gingerbread house quickly descends into a much darker world of cannibalistic witches with evil intentions and acts of desperation. Give this operatic rendering of the classic tale a watch if you dare and remember, maps are always better than breadcrumbs...

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14 December Station Square & Half Moon Lane

An ideal family day out (and a sneaky way to squeeze in some extra Christmas shopping) Herne Hill is pulling together in the wake of the flood to put on a festive extravaganza to get people into the holiday spirit. Arts and crafts stalls will be selling their wares, and workshops and family activities will continue all day. Little ones will even get the opportunity to visit the grotto and sit on Santa’s lap.

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Those who have read Daphne Du Maurier’s Rebecca may find the plot of this madcap, macabre play familiar. Having just married famous Egyptologist Lord Edgar, Lady Enid is brought to his home where a shadow lingers – the shadow of Lord Edgar’s first wife who died in suspicious circumstances. Written

by Charles Ludlam and directed by Kate Bannister this hilarious horror will have you screaming… with laughter. Sorry.

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Lucy was just minding her own business, standing in the toy shop waiting for her beloved puppet to be repaired when suddenly her life was plunged into confusion. Join Lucy as she is chased by a giant chicken, converses with a piano and attempts to catch a cloud. A sweet fable told by the use of puppets, live animation and music, it tells of hope, friendship and the power of imagination.

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Let the bidding begin! Rosebery’s quarterly auction this December will feature Asian and Islamic art, fine wine and whisky, antique picture frames and modern sculpture. So, whether you’re a serious collector or just like the bang of the gavel, an enjoyable afternoon is in the offing. Just don’t crack into any of the fine wine or whisky and bid on something you’ll regret.

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FOLK OF THE WOOD MONSTER CHRISTMAS CEILIDH

20 December The Portico Gallery

With ceilidh, its not so much a case of ability as it is of enthusiasm and we predict enthusiasm won’t be in short supply at this particular shindig. With music from BBC folk award finalists, Wild Hunt presenting a “spectacular mix of music, costume, mythology and masked dance” and lashings of craft ale, you’d be mad not to get caught up in it. Or sane, we can’t quite tell.

23A Knight’s Hill, SE27, 020 8761 7612; porticogallery.org.uk

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Those bored of drawing whiskers on their face and having to tell people that they are “reclaiming” the sexy cat will be relieved to hear that there is a middle ground that will wow fellow party-goers without breaking the bank: Maggie Bulman’s charming and well-executed costume hire service that operates out of her house on Lordship Lane offers a plethora of beautiful costumes for children and adults. And not a sexy cat in sight, problem solved.

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Belair House Having an event at home is a double edged sword; you have control over the space and its a short walk to bed but you’re also stuck with the cleaning and if someone breaks something, its definitely yours. Enter Belair House, the refurbished Georgian mansion comes complete with spacious function rooms, a 1920s inspired bar and a full staff ready to serve your guests with charm and aplomb.

Gallery Road, Dulwich, SE21; belairhouse.co.uk

Wine for dinner parties, beer for barbecues and spirits for… raves, perhaps? Either way alcohol is often an important part of socialising and one of the worst faux pas a host can commit is running out of liquor. Stock up well beforehand, otherwise you’ll end up dishing out the dusty peach schnapps that has been languishing in the cabinet for several years. One run to Spirited Wines will take care of your whole libation list, from Rioja to Rum. East Dulwich, 67 Lordship Lane, SE22; spiritedwines.co.uk

THE DULWICH BAKERY

Attempting to create an elaborate confectionary that blows your guests away is a noble undertaking. Unfortunately for most of us, the attempt often ends up with batter on the ceiling and a lingering feeling of despair. Luckily, there are professionals standing by to take over and for Dulwich residents they are waiting at The Dulwich Bakery.

Whether you are looking for a crusty loaf of bread to accompany your soup starter or a bespoke Christmas cake the bakery is ready to oblige and provide you with an angst free solution to your culinary conundrums.

78 Park Hall Road, West Dulwich, SE21; dulwichbakery.com

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here are some fictional characters that will be forever beloved. They might be the ones that saw you through childhood, who occupied your imagination from the pages of books or whose cartoon cheeriness had you singing along to songs you remember even now, years later. They might be the ones who broke your teenaged heart, who taught you a thing or two about love. They might be ones that you admire, envy, love to hate, certainly they are all characters you will never forget.

Every actor dreams of landing just one of these remember-them-forever roles. David Jason has landed quite a few.

The 73-year-old, who has spent nearly 50 years in the entertainment business has played the kind of characters with whom we are desperate to spend time. From Granville to Jack Frost and, of course, Derek Trotter he has become one of the most successful, enduring and adored actors in television history.

His roles in Only Fools and Horses, Open All Hours and A Touch of Frost have cemented David’s place in history, and thrillingly for his legions of fans, the London-born star’s personal history is now being told for the first time in his own words via his newly released autobiography, My Life.

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“I didn’t want it – I didn’t want to talk about myself,” he shrugs. “But I’ve had two unofficial ones done over the years; terrible books that people wanted to cash in on. And I thought ‘this is a rip off!’ It’s not fair. So I wanted the story told in my own language.”

David was assisted in recalling his lengthy career by the swathes of keepsakes and memorabilia he’s preserved from various roles, such as his first ever TV part in Crossroads in 1964. “I was so pleased with what I was doing,” he smiles, “I wanted to keep a memory of it. Every job that I did, every show I was on I have a programme, reviews which I kept, photographs as well.”

He calls the process “a curate’s egg”, some parts more enjoyable than others, and admits there was a bittersweet element to recalling the happy moments of his life.

“When you look back on some of the good times and the fun times you had, you realise it has gone. For example, every single episode of Fools and Horses, Open All Hours, Frost, everything that I’ve done… you couldn’t wait to get up in the morning to go to work because you knew you were going to work to make yourself laugh. And because of that, when you remember those good times, you realise that it’s in the past and you can’t grab hold of them, it’s gone.

That was the most difficult thing.

“But the book tells the story, which is what everybody wanted. Nothing is too serious.

There are one or two moments, obviously, like when Myfanwy [his partner of 18 years who died in 1995] was diagnosed with cancer, I had to go through all that side, but then everyone’s life has ups and downs.

Nobody wants that to happen, nobody wants their nearest and dearest or a good friend to die, but it happens. But otherwise – at least I’ve told it and nobody else has!”

Although he had already enjoyed success as the naïve Granville, Ronnie Barker’s shop assistant in Open All Hours, in 1981 he landed the role that changed his life. David’s portrayal of the underhand market salesman and lovable rogue Derek Trotter in Only Fools and Horses is undisputedly one of the greatest sitcom performances ever. The show provided so many classic moments that are ingrained in the national psyche.

David explains the secret formula: “Well, the first thing is it is funny. The second thing is that it is British, and British humour is something everyone can relate to and they also relate to the struggles of the working

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man – or the not working man! Someone who would do anything to succeed, to earn a crust, to keep the wolf from the door. All the characters were very funny, silly. But basically it was all about people you recognised.”

Fans will be delighted to hear of his new oneoff Christmas episode of Open All Hours, with David playing Ronnie’s part. ‘I am taking over the shop. Now, I’m really an Arkwright and I’m looking forward to that,” he smiles. And it’s testament to his longevity as a successful actor, of which he’s only too appreciative.

“I never thought until I started to do this book how many successful shows I have been in, right from the theatre into television. There were so many actors I worked with when we were all struggling to make a living, all in love with the business, but so many fell by the wayside.

And yet, I am still here!”

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Come December though – with the onset of party season – I down tools (well, trusty laptop) and transform into someone who could give Miley Cyrus a run for her money: I become Dulwich Party Girl.

For most of my 20s I lived in Clapham Junction – a land where young professionals mingle with Australians, rugby players and end up wasted in Infernos. Party season wasn’t just for Christmas, it was for every day, and my flatmates and I used to regularly host bashes that ensured we weren’t going to get the deposit on our rented flats back: floors were ruined, red wine ended up on the ceiling, and on one memorable occasion a boy took acid and hung – naked – from a kitchen cupboard squeaking ‘I am a bat!’

But since entering my 30s and retiring to East Dulwich, parties have taken on a more somber tone: instead of bowls of crisps the food is homemade (the meat from William Rose, everything else from Franklins). We only drink white wine so as not to accidentally ruin the cream carpets, and the party ends well before midnight as the babysitters’ rates double after then. I love my friends and these parties, but I can’t help wondering when this change happened – when did we decide to stop mixing our drinks because we want to be able to go walking in Syndenham Woods the following day?

And that’s why I love December - because we’re forced to party like we used to and all responsibility goes out the window. It’s a bit like falling in lust – when you can’t concentrate because the hot boy you fancy just sent you a text – only it’s kind of better than that. Because for the whole of December it’s practically the law to wear tight, glittery dresses and more make-up than a Strictly Come Dancing contestant.

It’s mandatory that we drink too much and flirt wildly … and above all else it’s not party season if we don’t sob at least one saccharine Christmas advert on TV. Because that’s what Christmas is all about right? So let’s eat, drink – and party like we used to.

Happy Christmas, neighbours!

Ilana Fox is a writer. Her third novel ALL THAT GLITTERS (Orion Books) was published last year. She’s currently writing her fourth. She lives in East Dulwich with her two annoying cats. Follow her on Twitter @Ilana

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Saturday Drama timetable

30 minutes graded first instrument lesson

9.30 – 10.15am LAMDA examination coaching

30 minutes group keyboard skills 30 minutes group theory and musicianship skills 45 minutes wind orchestra

£25 per week

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10.20am – 11.05am theatre company age 8-13 11.10am – 11.55pm LAMDA examination coaching age 11–13

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Well read Sheila O’Reilly and the team at Dulwich Books recommend their selection of sensational reads – enjoy!

GHOST MOTH

by Michèle Forbes Ghost Moth is a debut novel from acclaimed playwright Michèle Forbes. When I read that John Banville had lauded her for ‘not [being] afraid to address the socalled ordinary lives of real human beings’ I knew that I had to get a copy of the book! I was immediately engrossed; Michèle’s storytelling style is poised and engaging. I couldn’t help but be caught up by Katherine and George as they fall in love and then struggle to save their marriage while Katherine decides between solid George and the exciting Tom. Set against a backdrop of two summers in Northern Ireland, firstly in 1949 and then in 1969.

ISBN: 9780297870449 £12.99 Weidenfeld & Nicolson

THE POCKET BAKERY

by Rose Prince

With classic Christmas tales such as Good King Wenceslas, The Twelve Days of Christmas and The Christmas Story from the King James Bible this is a true treasure of a book, ideal for any children of 8+ to read alone or for parents to share at bedtime. Michael Foreman has chosen a magical mixture of stories and verses, one that will be taken out every Christmas. A future classic.

When Rose’s two children asked for pocket money she had the ingenious idea of setting them up to make and sell bread and pastries from their Battersea home every Saturday. The concept was a huge success primarily due to Rose’s guidance and Jack and Lara’s natural baking ability (must be in the genes). Since then The Pocket Bakery has gone from strength to strength and today it is a thriving local bakery with a big future that produces quality and delicious artisan baking - from brioche loaves in flowerpots to scrumptious teatime cakes. In this book they share their easy-to-follow techniques, secrets, and recipes to get everyone baking.

I have tried several of the recipes; they’re so yum you’ll never buy supermarket bread again.

ISBN 9781843652663 £10.99 Pavilion Children’s Books

ISBN: 9780297869382 £18.99 Weidenfeld & Nicolson

MICHAEL FOREMAN’S CLASSIC CHRISTMAS TALES RETOLD AND ILLUSTRATED

by Michael Foreman

Dulwich Books, 6 Croxted Road SE21; dulwichbooks.co.uk

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A NEW BRAND of MAGIC Georgie Lane-Godfrey talks to Dulwich’s Jo Brand about pantos, psychos and the challenge of the Genie

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n the press release for the New Wimbledon Theatre’s production of Aladdin this month is a quote from Jo Brand. It reads: ‘I’m very much looking forward to doing my first panto, although I would have preferred Cinderella because I realise that I am a role model for many glamorous young women.’

This, of course, is typical of Brand.

She’s been making jokes with her trademark deadpan delivery since the 80s, building a career out of selfdepreciating humour in the process.

Maybe she’s had to – her eccentric, non-conformist appearance has made Brand an easy target for hurtful comments ever since she started. As a result, self-depreciation has become not a shield but a weapon; a way of both deflecting comments and discombobulating her hecklers. ‘The thing is,’ she explains

to me matter-of-factly, ‘what I always thought about being selfdepreciating is that I can actually put myself down in a much more entertaining way than you can, so let’s get that out of the way and move on, you know?’

Brand has always been one of those comics who has divided opinion, her marmite feminist comedy proving to be either hilariously funny to some or highly irritating to others. Unfortunately for her, it’s the latter category who are more vociferous, as she discovered in her very first show when one heckler told her to ‘f*** off, you fat cow’.

Brand was apparently undeterred, owing she believes to her previous job as a psychiatric nurse. ‘It was an incredibly stressful job and occasionally violent,’ she explains, referring to the time she was threatened with a machete. ‘So from that point of view stand-up comedy

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was a piece of cake. It’s very rare during a show that you actually get physically threatened by somebody, whereas as a nurse that was a part of my job which I simply accepted.’

Brand however soon learned how to deal with these taunts. ‘I have a continuum of heckle put-downs starting from quite nice and going all the way up to nuclear personalitydestroying,’ she tells me gleefully when I ask her about how she deals with it. She seemed so cheerful when telling me about them that you get the impression Brand actually relishes the chance to beat hecklers at their own game, a defiant ‘do-your-worst’ attitude towards those who dare take her on. ‘I don’t actually mind heckling that much,’ she admits. ‘I think that if a certain type of heckling gets going which is inclusive, it can really suit the show and make the evening much for fun.

The only sort of heckling which I don’t like is psychopathic death threats and telling me that I’m a filthy whore. It’s far more to do with content than the act itself.’

In fact, Brand is now doing something which actively encourages heckling: pantomime.

This month she’s starring alongside former TV presenter Matthew Kelly and Britain’s Got Talent winners Flawless in Aladdin, where she will be playing the Genie. Panto might seem an obvious choice for a comic, but when it comes to Brand’s feminist principles, it seems an odd one. Surely this is one those art forms which propagates the gender stereotypes she’s trying to dispel? She pauses a moment. ‘Well, I wouldn’t get involved in Punch and Judy for that reason. Pantomime has a history of gender stereotypes sure, but if you look at the Hackney Empire Panto, that’s a challenge to gender stereotypes and I don’t see why, given that I’m going to have fairly free reign in this panto and that the Genie is a male character, I can’t challenge it in some way.’

Of course Brand is no stranger to challenging these gender stereotypes; when she first went into stand-up, there were only about six female comedians on the circuit. The odds would have been completely in her favour

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had in not been for the sexism she encountered. It’s a problem which has improved, she says, but which is still very much present – so much so that when I ask which other female comics she admires, she simply replies: ‘To be honest with you, I admire any woman who gets up and has a crack at stand-up because, having been through the process myself, I know that it can be very, very difficult at times.’

I mention Bridget Christie, another feminist comedian who won this year’s Perrier Award. ‘I think what Bridget tries to do is to include men rather than push them away, and to get men to be supportive towards women,’ she says insightfully. ‘Men who are misogynists aren’t going to change until other men tell them not to be like that, rather than women telling them.’

Having been continually portrayed as a foul-mouthed aggressive feminist in the rightwing media, Brand has had a hard time with the press. Despite this, when I speak to her I find her gentle and very amiable. She also is really rather kind – when I ask her for stand-up tips, she seems genuinely interested and ready to offer support. Incidentally I’m not planning on doing stand-up any time soon, but for those who are she did impart the following wisdom: ‘I suppose the secret to being a successful stand-up

I have a continuum of heckle put-downs from quite nice to nuclear

is number one: have a sense of humour, number two: be able to talk about things to which other people can identify and number three: try and make people laugh but,’ she finishes with a laugh, ‘if you don’t, just go home. It’s very straightforward really.’

Jo Brand is appearing in Aladdin at the New Wimbledon Theatre from 6th December – 12th January. For tickets, visit atgtickets.com.

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SNOW QUEEN For a timeless party dress try Armani Privé’s A/W13 couture collection: frothy, fairytale elegance.

A girl can dream…

Couture collection Price on Request; armani.com

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Goldilocks Yellow lace dress, Dolce and Gabbana at Matches Tulle underskirt (worn underneath) Alice + Olivia at Net-A-Porter Cream tights, Falke at www.mytights.com Shoes, Valentino at Net-APorter Chocolate brown knickers, What Katie Did

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FASHION MEETS FANTASY IN OUR FESTIVE, FAIRY TALE INSPIRED SHOOT

Photography: SQUIZ HAMILTON Styling: THEA LEWIS-YATES

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Little Red Riding Hood Red patent Mac, Burberry Prorsum Black sheer heart socks, Falke at www.mytights.com Black ankle boots, Gucci Red wool beret, Stylist's own

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Snow White White nightshirt style dress, Giles at Matches Gold signet ring, Sophie Breitmeyer

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Alice in Wonderland Duck-egg blue silk jacket and skirt, Gucci Grey and Black 2-tone Leather collar, Marni Pearl necklace (worn under collar), Basia Zarzycka Cream socks, Falke at www.mytights.com Black ankle-strap shoes, Vivienne Westwood

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Sleeping Beauty Baby pink feather dress, Oscar de la Renta Pink satin ballet shoes, Freed of London Ring, Gabriella Parkes

CREDITS Stylist - Thea Lewis-Yates Models - Vika at Nevs and Ulya at Premier Make-up - Yin Lee at Era Management using M.A.C cosmetics Hair - Eugene Davies at FTWS using Diva Pro and Bumble and Bumble Photographer's assistant Sam Soloku Stylist's assistants - Joanne Mulcare and Laura Sophia Cox Make-up assistant - Joanne Reyes Hair assistant - Wayne Shorter-Campbell

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GLIMMER & GLOW Get ready for the party season with these flirty festive products

Illamasqua Pure Pigment in Beguile,

£16.50; illamasqua.com

NARS Eye Paint in Black Valley,

£18.50; uk.spacenk.com

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BOBBI BROWN LIPSTICK IN OLD HOLLYWOOD, £22; bobbibrown.co.uk Colour By Benefit Longwear Powder Shadow in Blingo, £15.50;

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Burberry Velvet Foundation,

£35; burberry.com OPI Nail Varnish in All I Want for Christmas,

£11.50; opiuk.com Benefit They’re Real Mascara,

£19.50; benefitcosmetics.co.uk

Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Perseid,

£14.50; illamasqua.com

Bobbi Brown Ink Liner in Blackest Black,

MAC Divine Night Mineralize Blush in Talk Of The Town,

£22; maccosmetics.co.uk

£20; bobbibrown.co.uk 18. Bobbi Brown Old Hollywood Eye Palette,

£59; bobbibrown.co.uk

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SCENT with LOVE

THE BON VIVANT

The life and soul of the party should have a scent as equally full of fun, wit and repartee. Party by Sentifique, does what it says on the label, popping with pimento, sparkling with citrus and alluring with expensive magnolia blossom and sexy aldehydes.

Selecting a scent for someone else is not as difficult as you might think; most of the time it’s just about following the clues. Here, Lawrence Roullier White matches the world’s most magnificent perfumes with the perfect recipients.

The Aristocrat

Portrait of a Lady by Dominique Ropion for Frederic Malle is a modern masterpiece of refined fragrance. Built around a heart of heavy rose and dark patchouli, this is a noble and commanding scent, for the woman born with a taste for the finer things (and used to getting them!)

THE CONNOISSEUR

Pour un Homme de Caron was the first fragrance designed specifically for men and it is as beguiling today as it was 80 years ago. Team it with a Hardy Amies suit, a New & Lingwood shirt and the knowledge that you know best.

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THE AESTHETE

For the lover of pure beauty, for the poet, the dreamer, clarity is key. No room for sensory overload here. Juliette Has a Gun’s Not a Perfume plays to the wearer’s own natural chemistry, enhancing the scent of the skin so that it smells different on everyone.

The Multi-tasker

Ruth Mastenbroek’s signature fragrance is the string of pearls of the fragrance world; perfect with a shirt and jeans, little black dress or full-on red carpet frock. This elegant chypre is both wonderfully wearable and highly individual. It glides gracefully from day into evening.

THE STYLE SAVANT

New York’s fashion forward flock to Aedes de Venustas (meaning Temple of Beauty) in the West Village. The brand’s latest scent, Iris Nazarena, is a thing of great beauty indeed and worthy of worship. Notes of iris, twist with rose and musk and a whisper of intoxicating incense.

The Child Prodigy

THE COUNTRYPHILE

What better fragrance than one made by a perfumer - Silvio Levi - for his daughter? Dolce Riso by Cale Fragranze d’Autore is an optimistic scent; top notes of apple and lime unusually mingle with a middle of rice and wheat, and a base of soft musk and sweet vanilla.

For lovers of the countryside Union’s Quince, Mint and Moss bursts with British botany. This subtly addictive scent is at once coolly elegant but also sexy and slightly dangerous. Beneath the staid tweed jacket beats the heart of a hunter.

THE DANDY

The Matinee Idol

For the bright young thing, the proud peacock, Parfums d’Orsay’s Le Dandy literally has his name on it. A flourish of a fragrance; like the glimpse of red silk sock or the angle of a rakish hat.

The Entrepreneur

Determination and dexterity drive movers and shakers, but all leaders need a good team. Ex Idolo’s ThirtyThree is one of those fragrances that never lets you down. Powerful and commanding Thirty-Three is assured and reassuring, with (quite literally a steely core.

For the suave leading-man, with sharp suits and an equally sharp wit, only the sartorial elegance of Eight & Bob, a cologne that is a genuinely a cut above, will do.

THE VISIONARY

The trendsetting maverick operates outside of convention, as does Josh Lobb with his Portland-based label, Slumberhouse. Not for the lily-livered Josh’s powerhouse scents are for brave trail blazers. Ore, new this winter, is one of the best scents of the year. Smell it and weep.

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FROM GIFTS FOR GLOBETROTTERS TO PRESENTS FOR LITTLE PRINCESSES, ABSOLUTELY PICKS ITS FAVOURITE FESTIVE FINDS TO CREATE THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

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MODERATE DRINKER...

Do you drink everyday?

Do you fear it controlling you? Instead of you controlling it?

Does your drinking become excessive when you socialise?

If any of these apply to you and you want to take back control and instead become a MODERATE DRINKER Contact me, Diana Powley on 0800 093 2024 Locally based in Dulwich I use a combination of NLP and Hypnotherapy.

And record hypnosis to CD for you to take home.

We Break Habits 0800 093 2024 07886 863 923 www.dunehypnotherapy.co.uk

BESPOKE KITCHENS & FURNITURE Designed and built in East Dulwich

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MARK ANDERSON Dulwich based hair stylist 25 years of experience in fashion and music industry Available for private appointments “Mark is one of London’s best-kept secrets. He really gets to know you and pays a lot of attention to what you want.

It’s so relaxing to be in his home and let him pamper you. He gave my mother a haircut that immediately took 10 years off. He’s a hair magician!”

Cut, colour and treatments at my home or yours

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Theo Fennell 18CT WHITE GOLD & ENAMEL SKI GOGGLE CUFFLINKS

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3. Chamonix Tamagno San Francisco Poster, £89.99; allposters.co.uk 4. Globe Trotter and The Goring collection, 26” suitcase, £1,470; globetrotter1897.com

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5. Jo Malone Blue Spruce Deluxe Candle, £115; jomalone.co.uk 6. Patek Philippe World Time Ref. 5130J in 18k Yellow Gold, £30,520; patek.com 7. Classic Plain Travel Collection in Turquoise Lizard & Cream Suede, £150; aspinaloflondon.com

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Opening Hours Mon - Fri: 9am - 8pm Sat: 9am - 6pm Sun & Bank Holidays: 10am - 4pm

Whether you’re thinking about spoiling yourself or buying a gift for someone this Christmas, you can be sure to find something special at The Groom Room.

We have an array of treatments available as well as gents haircuts and grooming sets varying from ❖ Hot towel shaves ❖ Manicure

❖ Pedicures ❖ Deep tissue massage

❖ Indian head massage ❖ Swedish massage

❖ Waxing ❖ Facials

So why not spoil yourself or someone to the gift of feeling good?

Gift vouchers and hampers now available in store.

78 Dulwich Village, London SE21 7AJ | 0208 6931818 info@thegroomroom.co | www.thegroomroom.co Follow us on

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3. Gun Stock Shooting Shadow Box, £150; thegreatgiftcompany.com 4. Hunter Leather Cartridge Bag, £195; hunter-boot.com

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5. Alex Monroe Fox, Rabbit & Mouse Chase Bracelet, £195; alexmonroe.com 6. Theo Fennell 18ct Rose Gold & Coloured Enamel Cufflinks, £4,250; theofennell.com 7. Crabtree and Evelyn Gilded Chestnut Scented Candle, £28; crabtree-evelyn.co.uk 8. Next Squirrel Cushion, £12; next.co.uk

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CHRISTMAS Smart shopping in South East London

COCONUT TRADING

MYLA AND DAVIS HAIRDRESSERS Myla and Davis Hairdressers has opened in East Dulwich. Absolutely went down to the opening and overheard one delighted party guest saying ‘it is so great to have a neighbourhood salon with professional, friendly stylists who know how to give good hair. I divorced my West End hairdresser on the spot.’

65 North Cross Road, SE22; 020 8299 4742; mylaanddavis.co.uk

Find treasures from around the world on your doorstep this Christmas. This exotic shop specialises in an inspiring selection of fairly-traded arts, crafts and antiques from India, Africa and Asia. The exciting and unusual range of furnishings and gift ideas includes jewellery from India, China, Cambodia and Thailand as well as beautiful coconut shell and leather bags, hand-woven silk scarves, handembroided leather notebooks and much more. The perfect place to find a unique gift this festive season.

73-75 Church Road SE19; 020 8771 0700; coconuttrading@lineone.net

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NEROLI

Imagine a place where the only priority is you... that place is Neroli.

This boutique beauty salon based in Honor Oak Park, specialises in Organic Skincare and Holistic body treatments for men and women.

You’re sure to find the perfect gift for that special someone from their gorgeous selection of organic bath and body products. Gift Vouchers are available for any denomination or treatment.

43 Honor Oak Park, SE23; 020 8699 9496; neroli-skincare.co.uk

DaisyChainBaby is an eco-friendly online boutique specialising in organic and ethically sourced clothing and gifts for children ages 0-5. Stocking a range of brands from Little Green Radicals and Ava and Luc through to Scandinavian fashion Green Cotton and Nosh Organics, DaisyChainBaby have a wealth of brightly coloured and beautifully made clothes which enhance individuality and style. lins@daisychainbaby.co.uk; daisychainbaby.co.uk

ROULLIER WHITE

If you are stuck for the perfect gift idea this Christmas then pop into Roullier White and pick up a scented candle from the store’s extensive and carefully selected collection. The choice is huge, but choosing is all part of the fun and the happy Roullier White team is always on hand to guide you if you get a little stumped.

Top sellers this Christmas are sure to be the range from Hunter London: perfect presents for any hard-to-buy-for men in your life.

125 Lordship Lane, SE22; 020 8693 5150; roullierwhite.com

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WIGWAM Shop locally for your children’s Christmas presents this year.

Wigwam is an independent toy shop in West Dulwich,offering a selection of toys, games, clothes and gifts for children and babies. This Christmas we’ve got fantastic micro scooters and balance bikes, as well as festive themed gifts. Children can also post their letters to Santa in our Santa Box. 109 Rosendale Road, SE21 020 8676 4815

THE DULWICH TRADER

The elves at rigby & mac have been very busy making sure that we have everything you need to make your home beautiful this Christmas. Accessories, prints, soft furnishings, lamps - all manner of lovely items! All this as well as luxurious Christmas gifts for her, quirky and classic gifts for him, cute toys and clothing for babies and cool presents for kids and teens. Santa can really put his feet up this year! the dulwich trader, 9-11 Croxted Road SE21 tomlinsons, 89 Dulwich Village SE21 ed, 41 North Cross Road SE22 rigbyandmac.com

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TAWNY PHILLIPS

Tawny Phillips creates men’s and women’s jewellery as well as bespoke, handmade wedding rings. Having designed exclusive collections for Paul Smith, Donna Karan and Harrods her beautiful sterling silver 2013 designs can now be purchased directly from her online shop. Call for appointments at the Bermondsey studio to discuss wedding ring requirements.

07814 677 589; shop@tawnyphillips.com; tawnyphillips.com

We all deserve to be pampered, especially at Christmas. Belle Vous Spa is the perfect place for indulgence, be it for a loved one or a treat for you! Buy a tailor-made gift voucher for facials, massage, sauna, mani and pedi, treat someone to the Crystal Clear facial range, or some romantic and luxurious massage oils and scented candles.

Men benefit from their own range of grooming treatments. Contact us for some friendly advice and to make an appointment.

64 Church Road SE19; 020 3674 8697; info@bellevousspa.com

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SOUTH LONDON MUSIC If you have a passion for music, South London Music has a gift to suit you this Christmas. From stocking fillers and gift packs to sheet music and instruments, you’re sure to find the perfect music-themed gifts! The Electric Guitarist Stocking is superb value and a firm favourite, containing everything from a Dunlop slide to plectrums, tuner, capo and even lemon oil. With a large stock of ukuleles, guitars and violins amongst many other instruments, and even chocolates in the shape of them, your Christmas will be made by a visit to SLM. Friendly and helpful advice is always on hand, not to mention a ready supply of musical crackers!

29 Grove Vale East Dulwich SE22; 020 8693 9879; info@slmusic.co.uk; slmusic.co.uk

ALOE HEALTH BY AMY Sonya Skincare range is about more than just beauty. Its an expression of admiration and love. It is the perfect gift for any lady this Christmas. Aloe Vera, fruit extracts and white tea will help rejuvenate and mositurise the skin. With superior ingredients, come superior results! For a friendly chat or to order please contact Amy on 07809 879 591. amy.atley1@googlemail.com

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DULWICH NATURAL BEAUTY Gift vouchers are now available to redeem against treatments and skincare products at Dulwich Natural Beauty.

In the know: Sara Chukwemeka brings you her Dermaroller expertise, the perfect treatment for wrinkles, sun damage, acne scars, stretch marks and other skin imperfections. The device penetrates the skin with thousands of microscopic needle-columns, encouraging the skin’s natural repair process (don’t worry, your skin is numbed beforehand!) Its a great gift idea for the lady who has everything. For more ideas and to book a free consultation please call Sara on 07821 705 442 or email enquiries@ dulwichnaturalbeauty.com dulwichnaturalbeauty.com.

Late night Christmas shopping at Romeo Jones. Take it easy…we’ll be open until 8.30pm on Thursday 12th December. Stop by for fantastic foody gifts, table & glassware, festive treats & chocolates, and all the ingredients you’ll need for a wonderful Christmas break.

80 Dulwich Village, SE21 7AJ; romeojones.co.uk

THE GROOM ROOM

It’s often difficult to buy something special for someone who has everything. So why not spoil them with a Groom Room gift voucher? Available for an array of treatments or a grooming hamper to suit their needs and your budget.

78 Dulwich Village SE21; 020 8693 1818 thegroomroom.co

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THE HILL

Christmas is fast approaching and we would like to let you know how we can help, Here at the newly opened The HILL (Lounge, Bar and Kitchen) we have a variety of different options to suit your need whatever your requirements may be, from our Xmas party nights, to our Great value Xmas Fayre and Xmas Day menu’s.

With our new management team and our great friendly staff, The Hill is the perfect place to celebrate any occasion from parties as small as two or more in our newly refurbished stylish restaurant and Lounge, all the way to 100 guests in our great function room The Hill can cater for just about everyone, The Hill is a family friendly business with a good value for money menu using the freshest of ingredients some of them grow in our own garden with dishes ranging from our 12” traditional stone baked pizza @ 2 for £12.95, tender chargrilled 10oz rump steak, 8oz gourmet steak burgers, an amazing range of sharing platters along with our chefs daily specials, a good selection of vegetarian options and at the end of the week bring the family in for our great Sunday traditional lunch @ 2 for £12.95, the best in the area and choose from 3 freshly roasted meat options to add to all this we have free Wifi and we are open from midday everyday.

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CHRISTMAS FAYRE Two courses £11.95 • Three courses £14.95

STARTERS

Tomato & Red Pepper Soup Breaded King Prawns Smooth Chicken Liver Pâté Mushroom Pepper Pot

MAIN COURSES

Traditional Crown of English Roast Turkey Scottish Salmon Supreme Mediterranean Vegetable Wellington Slow Cooked Belly of Pork

DESSERTS

Traditional Christmas Pudding Italian Chocolate Fondant New York Style Cheesecake

NEW YEARS EVE 2013

Come and join us to see in the new year and enjoy a 3 course gourmet sensation prepared by our Head chef along with a glass of champagne for £29.95 per person. We are open until 2am, booking is advised.

45-47 Dartmouth Road • Forest Hill • London • SE23 3HN • Tel: 020 8699 5686 Email: enquiries@thehillbar.co • www.thehillbar.co

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Gourmand For the

Tis the season to savour and scoff these scrumptious seasonal gifts

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Graham & Green TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS MUSICAL MERRY GO ROUND BISCUIT TIN

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1. Waitrose Baking French Camembert in Ceramic Dish with Fig, Pecan and Honey, £7.99; waitrose.com

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2. M&S Cook with a Little Spice selection, £17.50; marksandspencer.com 3. Winter Cocktails’ (Quirk Books), £17.99; amazon.co.uk 4. Voucher for Christmas Afternoon Tea at The Ritz, £65 per person; theritzlondon.com 5. Perrier Jouet 2004 Belle Epoque Champagne, £120; selfridges.com 6. Christmas Eve Biscuit Tin, £38.50; biscuiteers.com

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7. Vintage Camembert Print Plates, £28.95; rigbyandmac.com

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Lordship Lane Carpets Ltd

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Monday-Saturday: 9am-5:30pm

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Fairy Tale Food Once upon a time Ravinder Bhogal’s culinary creations were locked away in her South East London kitchen. One day, Gordon Ramsey came along and released them…

Words: ALEXANDRA JONES

My journey began when I was very small, when I was five. I grew up in an Austenesque household where my mother, with her daughters, was very much like “if you want to snag a husband, you have to learn to cook, you have to learn to sew.” It was a traditional, slightly Victorian upbringing.’

Right from the start there’s an element of fairy tale to Ravinder Bhogal’s backstory. Hers is not that of the steely chef-school

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CRISPY WHITEBAIT WITH A QUICK TARTARE SAUCE ERVES 2 TO SHARE (increase volume for a party, they make great canapés!)

• groundnut oil for deepfrying • 1 tsp cumin seeds • 1 tsp sea salt • 125g/4oz plain flour • 1⁄2 tsp cayenne pepper • 500g/1lb 2oz whitebait, rinsed and patted dry • lime wedges, to serve • bread and butter, to serve

graduate, drilled for years under a French maestro and spat-out spouting 12-step recipes that are delicious but devilishly complicated.

No, Ravinder’s is a story with a bit of culinary kismet. The now South East Londoner grew-up in Nairobi and Kenya, where her mother was tasked with feeding a large family ‘who always had visitors and floating guests.’ Pulling her children into the kitchen to help with the preparation, Ravinder’s mother (‘head commando of this vast meal that had to happen twice a day’) ran mealtimes like a military operation, feeding anywhere between 15 and 25 people. ‘I also had a darling grandfather who, even when I made the most terrible concoctions would be like “this is the most delicious thing I’ve ever eaten!”

That made me feel like food was some kind of currency for love, that if you cook for them, people will fall in love with you.’

Ravinder’s food still bears the marks of a charmed start (still the recipes that answer everyday dilemmas, still the unbridled passion for searching out new concoctions) but her professional cooking career didn’t begin until much later. And like most fairy tales, it took a little sprinkling of magic from a fairy godmother, this time in the form of crinkle-face celeb chef, Gordon Ramsay.

Working in journalism at the time (and branded the ‘walking diet

disaster’ in her office) Ravinder was persuaded to enter a cooking competition. ‘About four and a half years ago a friend of mine called and said “look, I’ve just seen this amazing advert for a new Gordon Ramsay show, he’s looking for the new Fanny Craddock and I just have this real feeling that if you enter, you’re going to win.”’ And out of more than 8,000 entrants, she did.

‘I went back to my job as a features journalist after having won, but the second it aired the calls started coming from agents...three months later I had a book deal with HarperCollins for a book which I’d been writing – just for myself really for about a year and a half.’

Her book - Cook in Boots - won the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards for the UK’s Best First Cookbook and was awarded the first runnersup prize of the World’s Best First Cookbook at the Paris Cookbook Fair in February 2010. From there she went on to host a number of shows about food and has most recently returned from India where she filmed her own 22-part cookery show for lifestyle channel TLC. ‘It was just crazy, chaotic, mesmerising, maddening, fun, exciting, it was a real experience.’

Now back in the UK, she’s preparing for the party season and has given Absolutely a peak at her favourite recipes for keeping guests entertained.

FOR THE TARTARE SAUCE • 100g/31⁄2oz good-quality mayonnaise • 2 tbsp capers, roughly chopped • 2 tbsp cornichons, roughly chopped • 1 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill • juice of 1⁄2 lemon • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

reparing the tartare sauce is easy: just mix all the ingredients together – it really is no more complicated than that.

Heat the groundnut oil in a deep-fat fryer.

Dry-roast the cumin in a hot frying pan. As soon as it begins to pop, take it off the heat, place in a pestle and mortar with the sea salt and crush into a coarse powder.

Mix the cumin-salt in with the flour and cayenne pepper and then throw in the fish and coat well.

Shake off the excess flour from the fish and deep-fry in batches.

They should take 2 minutes to crisp up nicely. Be patient – don’t overcrowd the pan or you’ll end up with a soggy mess. Drain on kitchen paper and then serve immediately with the tartare sauce, a wedge of lime and some bread and butter.

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MARGARITA SYRUP CAKE SERVES 8 • 125g/4oz unsalted butter, softened • 150g/5oz caster sugar 250g/9oz yoghurt • 2 tbsp tequila • 3 eggs, separated • zest of 1 lime • 100g/31⁄2oz self-raising flour • 100g/31⁄2oz fine semolina • 1 tsp baking powder • 50g/2oz ground almonds FOR THE SYRUP • 75g/3oz caster sugar • juice and zest of 1⁄2 lime • 1 tbsp water • 4 tsp tequila • 2 tsp Cointreau

reheat the oven to 180oC/350oF/gas 4.

Line a 20cm/8in cake tin with baking parchment.

Cream the butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Whisk in the yoghurt, tequila, egg yolks and lime zest and beat until you have a smooth batter. Sift in the flour, semolina and baking powder and stir well, making sure all the ingredients are well combined. Finally, stir in the ground almonds.

In a separate bowl, whisk up the egg whites until you have soft peaks and then, using a metal spoon, fold into the cake batter, being careful not to knock out the air from the egg whites. Bake in the oven for 50 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

To make the syrup, combine the sugar, lime juice, lime zest and water in a saucepan and heat over a low heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Take off the heat and stir in the tequila and Cointreau.

Using a skewer, pierce several holes over the surface of the cake. Pour the syrup over the cake and leave it to absorb. Serve with a drizzle of cream and a twist of lime.

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PRAWN POPPADUMS MAKES 40 • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 2 tbsp vegetable oil • 1 tsp cumin seeds • 1⁄4 tsp crushed cloves • 3 large tomatoes, chopped • 1 tbsp tomato purée • 2.5cm/1in knob of fresh root ginger, peeled and grated • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 1 large red chilli (deseeded if you don’t want it too spicy), chopped • 1⁄2 tsp turmeric • sea salt • 350g/12oz rawtigerprawns, peeled and deveined • juice of 1⁄2 lime • 3tbspunsweeteneddesiccatedcoconut, plus 1 tbsp for garnish • 40 mini poppadums • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

ry the onion in the vegetable oil until soft. Sprinkle in the cumin and cloves and fry until the onion is golden brown. Add the tomatoes and tomato purée along with the ginger, garlic, chilli, turmeric and salt to taste and cook until the tomatoes have cooked down and are jammy – this should take about 8 minutes.

Add the prawns and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes or until they are cooked through.

Take the pan off the heat, add the lime juice and stir the coconut through. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then heap a little of the mixture onto each poppadum.

Garnish with the chopped coriander and extra coconut and serve.

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OPEN

Christmas Day and New Years Eve Reservations only for more information or to make a reservation contact info@themarketsgroup.com or calling at 020 3475 7080

We look forward to celebrating with you The Crystal Palace Market

3-7 Church Road, London SE19 2TF 020 3475 7080

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BASIC S Romeo Jones’ Patrick Belton talks to Absolutely about the most pleasing cheeses for Christmas

CHEESES OF NAZARETH…

Historically, cheeses would have been produced and matured in line with the seasons, often relying on the surrounding environment.

Nowadays consumer demand has meant that most cheeses are available all year round. One popular choice for Christmas though is Vacherin (Mont D’or) which is still produced seasonally. This marvellous cheese comes in a wooden casket which can be popped straight into a warm oven so that the contents melt like a fondue. It’s even better when drizzled with champagne before warming.

OH COME ALL YE GRAPEFUL…

Aficionados will go to great lengths to find the perfect liquid partners for their cheese, taking into consideration such things as texture, acidity, fat and tannins.

Though it’s a trickly business, here are some suggestions of which wine to pair with which cheese when thinking about your cheeseboard this Christmas. Cheddar – Cabernet Sauvignon; Double Gloucester – Zinfandel; Pecorino – Valpolicella; Stilton – Sauternes.

ALL A’BOARD…

Creating a selection of cheeses where there is something for everyone and combines contrasting flavours and textures does not have to be difficult. Choose between 3-5 cheeses including a blue, hard, soft, washed rind and goat / sheep’s milk. Garnishing the cheeseboard with nuts, fruit and honey not only looks attractive but accentuates the subtleties of cheese flavours.

If you are having people round for lunch prepare the cheese plate in the morning (I like my cheeses at room temperature and where the soft cheeses start to run). Be a little more adventurous and ditch the cream crackers; try crispy charcoal crackers or handmade lingue (brittle Italian flatbread, commonly known as “Mother in-law’s tongue”) which you can break up like popadoms.

BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOUR…

For some people blue cheeses can be a little daunting, and perhaps an acquired taste. Over the years, more and more artisan cheeses have been produced providing much more choice,

...even better when drizzled with Champagne before warming

and catering for many more palettes.

Barkham Blue made with milk from Jersey cows in Berkshire near Wokingham, has a rich blue taste and a smooth buttery texture without the harshness associated with some blue cheeses. It won Gold at the British Cheese Awards in 2011 and is perfect for those who are wary of blue cheese.

CHESUS CHRIST SUPER STAR…

Christmas aside, there are definitely firm favourites. Godminster is an award winning organic Cheddar that comes in a variety of different sized red waxed truckles, even heart shaped ones. It’s creamy with a real depth of flavour and can be enjoyed all year round. Cheeses that are versatile in their use are always popular; no keen cook will be without an authentic Parmigiano Reggiano that’s been aged for at least 24 months. Quality & versatility is always the key.

Romeo Jones is open everyday and is now taking orders for Christmas cheeses.

Romeo Jones, 80 Dulwich Village SE21, 0208 299 1900 romeojones.co.uk

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A VERY MERRY Christmas Dulwich local Tristan Stephenson, owner of critically acclaimed cocktail joints Purl and The Worship Street Whistling Stop picks the top tipples guaranteed to impress your friends this Christmas

ROB ROY • 50 ml Scotch whisky • 25 ml Martini rosso vermouth •2 dashes (2 ml) of orange bitters • a twist of orange zest, to garnish

tir all the ingredients together with cubed ice for around 90 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a small twist of orange zest. You might like to add a touch of sugar syrup if you have a sweet tooth, or depending on what Scotch you use.

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CHAMPAGNE GIN FIZZ

EGGNOG Makes 4 servings • 2 eggs, separated • 75 g sugar • 150 ml Hennessy fine de Cognac • 100 ml whole milk • 50 ml double cream • grated nutmeg, to garnish

FOR THE LEMON & LIME GOMME • 50 g lemon zest • 40 g lime zest • 270 ml water • 600 g sugar • 30 ml vodka • 3 g citric acid • 2 g malic acid

ous vide the lemon and lime zest with the water at 60ºC/140ºF for 2 hours. Filter the liquid through muslin cheesecloth, then transfer it to a saucepan. Add the sugar, and heat until the sugar has dissolved, then add the vodka and acids. Bottle and refrigerate until required.

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FOR THE CHAMPAGNE GIN FIZZ Makes 6 servings • 400 ml water • 10 g Lalvin EC-1118 champagne yeast brand • 170 ml Tanqueray London dry gin • 90 ml ‘Lemon & Lime Gomme’ • orange flower water, to serve

eat 100 ml of the water to 35ºC/95ºF. Add the yeast, stir fast, then set aside for 5 minutes. Mix the gin, Lemon & Lime Gomme and remaining water in a large mixing bowl. Pour the yeast into the bowl and whisk vigorously to fully aerate the drink. Once fully mixed, transfer the mixture to a sterilized champagne bottle and apply the cork and cage. Store at around 30ºC/86ºF for 9 days, then put in the fridge, standing up, for a further 2 days. To serve, spray chilled Champagne flutes with orange flower water and fill to the brim!

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ith an electric hand mixer, begin by whisking the egg whites to soft peaks in a heatproof bowl. Bring half a saucepan of water up to the boil and place a stainless steel bowl on top. (Make sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water – it needs to be warmed by the steam only.) Add the egg yolks and sugar to the bowl and give them a good whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Add the Cognac and continue to whisk – it’s really important that you don’t allow the liquid to boil, that is unless you like alcoholic scrambled eggs! Next, add the milk and cream and stir everything together. Check the temperature with a thermometer or probe, it should be around 60ºC/140ºF. Pour the warm mixture into the egg whites, whisking as you go. Pour into glass mugs and grate some nutmeg over the top to serve.

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NEGRONI • 25 ml Tanqueray no. ten gin • 25 ml Campari • 25 ml Martini rosso vermouth • a slice of lemon (or grapefruit), to garnish

tir all the ingredients over cubed ice for 60 seconds, then strain into a chilled rocks glass with cubed ice (or use a large hand-cracked piece of ice).

Garnish with a slice of lemon.

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The Curious Bartender: The Artistry and Alchemy of Creating the Perfect Cocktail by Tristan Stephenson with photography by Addie Chinn. £16.99, Ryland Peters & Small.

The Curious Bartender will be available Absolutely readers for the special price of £11.99 including postage & packaging by telephoning Macmillan Direct on 01256 302 699 and quoting the reference GLR 8TD

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TheDovetailJoint

Bespoke kitchens and furniture since 1990

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A Crafty

Christmas Cat Greenwood does Christmas garlands three ways – happy handmade holidays!

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Christmas decorations don’t have to be expensive.

With a little bit of felt, twine and ribbon (and some patience) you can make your own for next to nothing!

These Christmas garlands are super easy to make (in fact, you could make them while enjoying a cuppa and watching the Downtown Abbey Christmas special, if you like) and look great hung on the mantelpiece or above a window.

Christmas Garland YOU WILL NEED: • Red and white twine • Felt balls • Tapestry needle • Ribbons or scraps of leftover fabric • Lexography cards • Mini wooden pegs - all available to buy on eBay

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It can’t get much simpler than this - thread a tapestry needle with the red and white twine, and simply pierce through the felt balls in whatever colour combination you like. If it’s a little tricky to pierce the felt ball, apply some pressure by pushing the needle into a hardback book or ceramic tile. I like to leave about an inch of twine between each felt ball, but you could bunch them up if you prefer. Tie a knot at each end and voila, there’s your first garland!

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This garland isn’t exactly rocket science either again, take a length of the red and white twine and knot lots of strips of ribbon or fabric along it. I like having the ribbons cut at varying lengths but you could have the strips at a particular angle (perhaps in a V-shape), whatever you want! Pick a good colour combination for the full effect - I went traditional with red and green, but threw in some polka dots and a little bit of sparkle for good measure!

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This final garland is one that I’ve been doing for years, ever since I stumbled across a pack of Lexography cards at a flea market (but you can easily find them on eBay and Etsy for less than a fiver). Simply spell out whatever phrase you like - I went for “Merry Christmas” but you could go for “Ho ho ho”, “Noel” or even “Santa Baby” if you fancy! Attach the cards to the twine with the mini pegs, using the back side of the cards for the space between the words. I think this one is my favourite!

And there you are - three simple to make, but really very effective, Christmas garlands!

Cat is a lifestyle and fashion blogger and lives in West Dulwich with her Texan boyfriend and her cat, Lily. Find more makes at takecourageblog.com

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Sixth Form Scholarships

If you make the grade We can pay the fees Streatham & Clapham High School

SCHS can offer

is a high-achieving independent,

- A range and combination of subjects not always available in other schools

academically selective school for girls.

This year Scholarships to the value of 100% of the Sixth Form tuition fees will be awarded to talented girls joining us from the maintained education sector. This has been made possible with the generous support of the HSBC Global Education Programme. These awards are means-tested.

Please contact the Assistant Head Master at o.hogben@shc.gdst.net

- Small class sizes, promoting rapid academic progress - Support and guidance throughout the university application process - Specialist preparation for Oxbridge applications - Exciting opportunities beyond the classroom - Our unique Kinza enrichment programme

Empowering girls to pursue ideals and knowledge unafraid Still taking applications for Sixth Form entry in September 2014

The closing date for applications is Friday 17 January 2014

For further information about our Sixth Form see www.schs.gdst.net and call us to arrange a visit

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Beaded star, large,

£15; thewhitecompany.com

Red Paper Mache Decoration,

£2.50; oliverbonas.com

Santa & Friends Santa,

Gisela Graham Christmas Bristle Owl Christmas Decoration,

£3; waitrose.com

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Orange PaperMache Decoration

£9.50; oliverbonas.com

Large silver bird bauble,

£3.75; berryred.co.uk

Fabric Owl,

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Knitted Mittens

Hand painted glass baubles,

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of the best

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Baubles

Peacock,

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Knitted Bauble,

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Embroidered Felt Heart,

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Party dog globe decoration,

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SPOTLIGHT ON...

ROSEMEAD PREPARATORY SCHOOL... is a caring school with an amazing sense of community. Children, teachers and parents work together, creating an invigorating environment, where a love of learning and respect for the needs of others is fostered. High expectations of achievement and behaviour inspire brilliant futures. Here, the children from the school tell us what they’ve learned and what they love about Rosemead…

Q: What is your favourite

book you have read this term and what did you learn from it?

Oliver: My favourite book I have read this term is Any Red Blooded Girl. From it I learned that you should follow your heart no matter what!

Ben: Lord of the Flies because it shows us how, in certain circumstances, even a group of civilised boys can become cannibals.

Rosie: My favourite book I have read this term is Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. It has intriguing sub-plots and

characters you may love or loathe. It is a cherished classic which I enjoyed deeply.

Q: What do you like about your school?

Amelia: I love Rosemead because the community is so welcoming and loving.

James: I love Rosemead. I enjoy

all the teachers who help us travel on our journey, even when we reach our goal they help us go farther.

70 Thurlow Park Road, SE21; 020 8670 5865 admin@rosemeadprepschool.org.uk rosemeadprepschool.org.uk

NEWS & VIEWS Sydenham High sings for charity at the Royal Albert Hall Sydenham High School’s renowned choir will be singing at the Royal Albert Hall on 11 December in aid of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research. The choir is taking part in the charity’s annual Christmas with the Stars concert alongside celebrities such as Caroline Quentin and familiar faces from EastEnders, Waterloo Road and Emmerdale. Celebrate the start of the Christmas season in style!

Tickets from the box office on 020 7589 8212 or at www.royalalberthall.com

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travel

UK GE TAWAY Escape the everyday with a trip to the Folly, a luxury Cotswolds cottage exquisitely renovated by interiors specialists Matrushka THE GARDEN

Clamber from your car onto the sweeping gravel drive and the first thing you see is the grey stone and clinging ivy of the cottage itself; a few steps more and the garden is revealed. A lush lawn sweeps up to a near horizon shaded by a spectacular walnut tree complete with a swing, while a series of steps (plus a safely covered fishpond and cute hump bridge) lead down to a large paved terrace that’s perfect for entertaining.

At the foot of the lawn is a full-sized tennis court and a couple of garden sheds, one of which contains tennis equipment, two mountain bikes and lots of stripy wooden deckchairs. By day, the garden is activity central; by night, it’s a sublime spot in which to sit and enjoy the stars.

THE AREA

THE COTTAGE

With the Folly, Matrushka have created a rural bolthole to make you wonder why cities were ever invented.

Originally built in the 16th century, the cottage offers a chic, cosy and wonderfully indulgent take on country living, with all the crooked romance of exposed beams and old stone plus a ton of luxury touches to ensure your stay is defined by contemporary comfort rather than agrarian privation. There’s an elegant salon, a huge kitchen with Aga and butcher’s block, a dining area with a table for ten, a utility room, a cloakroom, a snug (with 50-inch plasma

screen and Bose surround sound) and a vestibule with wood-burning stove - plus all the books, movies and welly boots anyone could ever need.

THE ROOMS

The main house has four double bedrooms, while a separate garden studio contains another. That means bedspace for ten guests in total, and with each room brilliantly designed around its own theme, no one will feel they’ve drawn the short straw.

The master suite is under the attic eaves and features an adjoining bathroom with spectacular copper bath, while the remaining rooms range from the soothing Provencal rusticana of the Dorothy to the colourful, child-friendly charm of the Toad (complete with antique rocking horse). The furnishings and decor betray a masterful magpie’s eye for everything vintage and unique

The Folly is both easy to reach and pleasantly secluded, tucked away down a quiet lane on the fringe of the village of Didmarton.

Within walking distance are a few neighbours, a teeny chapel and some lovely allotments teeming with raspberries and rhubarb. It’s all very Cotswolds in the best possible way, and the wider landscape continues the theme with its rolling pastures and grazing horses. The cottage is also just a few miles from Tetbury, which must be one of the nation’s bestpreserved country towns – as well as being internationally renowned for its antiques shops and the rural seat of a certain Prince Charles.

THE COST

The Folly can be rented for a short break or by the week. Prices range from £1,335 for a two/three night break at off-peak times to £5,000 for a week over Christmas (including seasonal decorations and food). A range of bespoke additional services, from massage and spa treatments to helicopter transfers are also available.

Didmarton, GL9 1DY; thefollyluxurycottage.com

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Teenagers are tricky customers, but the Swiss resort of Laax might just be the answer says Georgie Lane-Godfrey

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s I carefully pick my way down the sheer face of a monstrous mountain a blur of neon whooshes past me. What appears to be a medieval jester on skis is in hot pursuit. I’m not seeing things, it’s just another morning on the slopes of Laax, the very coolest ski resort in Graubünden, Switzerland. Having recently undergone a reinvention to become the freestyle capital of Europe, Laax is now full of neon-clad, powder-junkie energy.You probably won’t have heard of it. The region of Flims–Laax is

still relatively unknown, despite its reputation for being one of the most snow-sure destinations in the Alps. At just 1hr 40minss from Zurich, it’s close enough to make child-laden transfers bearable, yet slopes are surprisingly uncrowded. Plus with an almost perfect split between the levels of difficulty on the pistes, it’s a practical choice for families with varying levels of ability. When we visited in January, conditions were perfect and the slopes were all but deserted – a skier’s dream. But then, it’s not just the weather here that’s appealing; Laax boasts the largest halfpipe in Europe and enough snowparks to occupy avid snowboarders and skiers for days. The annual Burton European Open snowboarding championship is even held here.

We travelled with luxury holiday company Powder Byrne, who have turned family ski holidays into an art form. Focussing on the idea of ‘bespoke experiences’, they’re very good at taking the stress out of skiing: personal travel consultants, private transfers (and flights, should you

wish it) and a complementary ski guiding service for the duration of your stay. This service is not just for the grown-ups; the Freezone Ski Guiding is specifically for teens who want to ski with friends but still need, ahem, adult supervision. These guides will take you down the best runs for the conditions, avoid those annoying bottlenecks and secure the best tables for lunch. They also happen to mainly be made up of rather handsome men in their early twenties, which is guaranteed to put a smile on your teenage daughter’s face…

Meanwhile, PB’s Yeti Club can keep pesky younger siblings entertained.

Divided up into different programmes depending on age group, the club organises skiing during the day and activities in the evenings – from painting and sing-alongs for tots to bowling and ice-skating for tweens – so that parents can ski in peace.

Alongside these programmes run more advanced ski courses such as the Freestyle Course, which teaches how to ride the half pipe, parks and rails, and develops technique for the snow park and freeskiing. Perfect for daredevil teens, classes take place both out on the slopes and in the Freestyle Academy at Laax Base Station. The Academy is Europe’s first indoor freestyle hall, and is filled with trampolines and squidgy foam pits to let pupils practise big air tricks and jumps in safety before hitting the dedicated Fun Park on Crap Sogn Gion. Crap, incidentally, means rock in Romansh, one of the four national

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languages of Switzerland, and the local ‘Crap Bar’ in Laax will solicit a snigger out of even the most moody of teens.

Further adding to Laax’s cool credentials is the resident Porsche chair lift. A sleek black beauty and world first, it swivels to take you up the mountainside to Crap Masegn at a civilised 45 degree angle, allowing you to enjoy views of the Alps rather than the woman in far too tight salopettes in front of you. It also boasts solar-powered heating, making it one of the few ‘green’ ski lifts in the world. In fact, the whole resort shares the same sleek, design-led feel as the chair lift, from the award-winning rockresort accommodation to the loos at the Rock Bar on Crap Sogn Gion, where the one-way glass lets you admire the Alps and skiers walking past without them being able to see you.

Whilst teens might love Laax, parents with more classical tastes will feel at home in adjoining Flims. Sat at the end of a sweeping tree-lined drive, the Waldhaus Flims Mountain Resort & Spa sits on its own private estate bordering the village. Built at the turn of the 19th century, the hotel still maintains much of the grandeur of

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the era as is brimming with character.

It’s an eccentric kind of place – there’s a dedicated hotel museum – and although some of the décor might be a little dated, it’s all part of the Waldhaus charm. The real draw though is the spa. With six saunas, a floating suite, a huge gym, an indoor swimming pool and an enormous range of beauty treatments, it’s a real beast of a place – which is just as well since the heated outdoor massage pool’s views across the mountains really draw in the visitors. Lazing amongst the bubbles as the steam blurs the alpine scenery, it really is the most fantastic way to soothe sore muscles after a long day of skiing.

But if your muscles aren’t sore and the 220km of skiable terrain isn’t enough for you, it’s only just over an hour’s drive to Lenzerheide, a lesserknown resort popular with those looking for something off the beaten British-tourist track. Lenzerheide feels like something out of the 80s,

filled with battered T-bar lifts and Germans in dodgy multi-coloured onesies, yet if you look past this you’ll find a relatively undiscovered gem which is set to be Switzerland’s hot new ski destination. This is thanks to a new ski lift that is set to open in 2014 linking Lenzerheide to its slicker neighbour, Arosa. Filled with wide, cruisey runs and fantastic hotels – the stunning Tshuggen Grand Hotel with its Michelinstarred restaurant and world-class spa being a prime example – it’s no wonder that Arosa got the royal seal of approval (Prince William was spotted skiing there earlier this year).

Of course, that’s all great to know, but you’ll most likely have a hard time dragging your teens away from Laax for the day. Or home for that matter. Good luck with that.

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hat was a mere twinkle in Michael Gove’s eye a few years ago has now given birth to an education revolution. Since the Education Secretary gave the first free schools the green light in September 2011, their number has grown to 174 nationwide with many more approved to open in the next academic year. Many of these are already attracting more pupils than they have room for. In a recent survey by the Department of Education, some reported as many as ten applications for every place.

It’s a familiar story in London, where there is a critical lack of places at both primary and secondary stages, in both the independent and state sectors.

Parents are queuing at the gates of the capital’s free schools, not simply because they don’t have other options. Free schools are just that, and the freedom for parents and educators to set their own curriculum has ushered in some innovative approaches that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago.

Maria Evans is the vice-chair of governors at Gladstone Free School, a secondary free school in north-west London that will open its doors to students next September. Previously the director of education at the Royal Shakespeare Company, Evans has more than 25 years experience in art and education and first looked into establishing a school at the behest of other local parents.

‘We’re setting up something enormously ambitious,’ Evans explains, adding that the teaching at GFS won’t deviate much from the national

curriculum. ‘It’s not about changing the curriculum but about teaching it in a different and innovative way. We are looking at how we deliver teaching.’

GFS will be a small school, no more than 800 pupils, a luxury in inner London state education. It will have a mandatory extended day, with classes ending at 5.30 except on Fridays. ‘Enrichment’ will be hugely encouraged and progressive teaching practices, such as moving around the room, experiential learning and lessons outside the classroom, will all form part of the core ethos.

And before you imagine this will be an enclave for every Milo and Tallulah in north-west London, think again. GFS will be non-selective and teach mixed ability classes, with pupils drawn from the immediate catchment area.

The team behind GFS took inspiration from Greenwich Free School, a secondary on the other side of London that now teaches years seven and eight and aims to have only 700 pupils when it is at capacity. It has a ‘high expectation, no excuses, no shortcuts ethos’, says its head, Lee Faith. The school runs an extended day from 7.45am

to 5.30pm and enrichment activities in the afternoon include Latin and debating. It is already seven times oversubscribed.

The Judith Kerr Primary School, in Herne Hill, south London, offers something entirely different. It is the country’s first bilingual state school, with teaching in German and English.

It began taking pupils, from the age of four, at the start of this autumn term. Another bilingual free school, The Marco Polo Academy, will be the first English-Chinese bilingual primary school in the UK when it opens in Barnet in September 2014.

‘The emergence of bilingual schools is a good example of how free schools are responding to the demands of local parents and driving innovation in schools,’ says Natalie Evans, the director of the New Schools Network, the charity set up to help people planning free schools.

And it isn’t just new schools that are taking up the free school baton. Established schools such as the much-admired Burlington Danes Academy and gold-standard Marylebone Girls are extending their franchise with free schools.

BDA will open a primary free school on its 10-acre site next September and Marylebone Boys will open to year seven boys at the same time.

What marks out many of the free schools, however, is a return to tradition and academic rigour. When Fulham Boys, a new free school in south-west London held its first open day, 650 people attended. The secondary school is due to open in a temporary home in Fulham next autumn. Built on ‘Christian principles and values’, its website looks like that of a public school. Governors include Barrister Caroline Grieve, wife of Attorney General Dominic Grieve, and Elizabeth Phillips, headteacher at St Marylebone CofE School.

This ‘old ways are the best ways’ approach has done well for the West London Free School. The headlinegrabbing school is self-consciously traditional; Classics and Latin are compulsory, discipline is strict and competition is encouraged. Two years after opening, it remains hugely oversubscribed.

They are controversial and not without their troubles but, whatever your political stripes, no one can deny that free schools are having their moment.

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Hurrah for the eleven Sydenham School pupils who recently performed Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at the Greenwich Theatre as part of a nationwide Shakespeare Schools Festival. The stripped-down version was much lauded on the night with Nicole Pinnock, from Year 9, taking the lead as Beatrice.

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Budding thesps rejoice, there’s an exciting new drama and music academy opening in East Dulwich. The academy will offer two-and-a-half hours of music tuition a week where each musical maestro will learn not only a main instrument, but also theory, aural and keyboard skills as well as drama lessons in which children can work towards a LAMDA qualification. Opening in January, the two classes will come together each week to produce a show. We’ll see you on the front row, opening night.

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Price - Everyone obviously wants to achieve the most they can from their sale, but ensure the Estate Agent’s valuations can be justified. Even in a hot market a property won’t sell if perceived to be over priced. Some agents will over value properties to win the business, so ask for examples of similar properties that have sold in the area to confirm their valuation, and discuss their marketing strategy to achieve a sale and best price. Going with the highest valuation can sometimes be a mistake.

Presentation - The presentation of a property will clearly make a big difference to the level of buyer interest. This is a combination of the property being well presented by the owner, and the marketing agent presenting the property well with good photos, write up, floor plan and location map. The owner should always check they are happy with photos and write ups before marketing, as mistakes can be made. We often ask our owners to de-clutter their properties before we take photos. This may seem obvious but people don’t see their property as messy or cluttered as they often are. This is the reason sales of New Homes achieve best prices. Buyers can see themselves living in a show house, but often don’t have imagination when properties are less well presented. If a buyer needs imagination to look past poor decor or clutter, they will often buy elsewhere.

Viewings - My last bit of advice, once you have got the price right, and presented the property nicely (so you have lots of viewings lined up), let the agent do the viewings. They will know the buyers requirements and where the property ticks their boxes. Now is a great time to sell, prices are at record highs, but make sure you get it right, to achieve both a successful sale, and a best price.

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grew up in Cardiff in a family that loves property so it seems only natural that I would follow in those footsteps. My father was a surveyor and my younger years were spent either living in my parent’s latest development project or alternatively traipsing around the UK’s wealth of cathedrals, stately homes and architecturally splendid buildings. Cardiff is incredibly vibrant and colourful but it wasn’t long before I heard the call of London and found myself making the inevitable journey down the M4, stopping in Bristol for a short time, before following the path further East into the big smoke.

Although I originally settled in Richmond, I soon found myself living in a small one bed flat overlooking Peckham Rye and with a job as a sales negotiator in the Clapham branch of KFH. Fast forward a few years and I now manage the Dulwich Village sales branch, live locally and am the proud father of my smashing little boy called Stan. I find it a real privilege to live and work in an area as sought after as this and all of my team also live here, so our local knowledge is one of our specialities! It’s incredible how well Dulwich has maintained its village look and feel.

The Dulwich Estate ensures that the area is sympathetically managed and has gone so far as to preserve one of London’s oldest toll gates, the Dulwich Picture Gallery and, of course, even the original site of the village stocks! Working in property here is always a surprise – one of my favourite stories involves my falling through the floor of a development while valuing it! I landed neatly on the

floor below without a scratch much to my and the vendors surprise!

A key factor for families living here is the fact that Dulwich has some of the best education available in South London for both state and privately run primary and secondary schools.

The ‘Hogwartsesque’ Dulwich College, which was founded in 1619, is one of the most sought after in London and grandly takes pride of place in the heart of the village. We’re surrounded by greenery with Belair Park, West Lawns, Dulwich Wood and Brockwell Park all nearby while the Herne Hill velodrome, which is one of the oldest cycling tracks in the world, is on our doorstep.

The property market has made tremendous strides this year and we’ve seen a marked return in confidence levels among buyers. As a result, prices have risen substantially and in the region of 10% to 15% since the start of the year. We have seen property exceed all record prices and multiple offers and ‘best and final’ bids are common place at the moment. Buyer levels have out stripped those of 2007 and show no signs of diminishing as we approach 2014.

With the lifestyle choices available for such a mixed demographic, I expect to see Dulwich continue to grow as more people discover and enjoy the area as much as I do.

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House Hunting Adrian Burch

Sales Manager of haart, Brixton � 020 7274 2878; haart.co.uk

Most satisfying transaction I’ve had : A property in Ferndale Road SW9 had been marketed by an agent in Clapham that failed to deliver the goods; the vendor then chose another agent - they failed and another Clapham agent then failed again - we took it on and successfully sold it - very rewarding.

Most Interesting property I’ve been involved with: A converted children’s hospital opposite the Oval tube - Belgrave House SW9. It has a

BURNET WARE CELEBRATE A SUCCESSFUL 2013 AND LOOK FORWARD TO 2014 � 020 7733 1293; burnetware.com

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urnet Ware is celebrating yet another successful year in property Sales and Lettings. We are excited about the launch of our latest website, coinciding with our office refurbishment, following the recent and unfortunate flood in Herne Hill.

Our Lettings and Sales Associates boast a combined forty years of service to Burnet Ware.

double-edged feel as it’s a beautiful building, but it’s also sad that children will no longer be helped now that it is flats.

The property I’d most like on our books: Grade II listed Brockwell Hall, originally built during 1811-1813 when the area was part of Surrey owned by John Blades Esq. The land and house were acquired by the London County Council (LCC) in March 1891 and opened to the public on 2 June in the following summer.

Most unusual interior: The inside of a converted garden flat in Sudbourne Road SW2 that had intricate mosaics in mirrored glass to the bathroom ceiling and hand painted rainbows and various other murals throughout - weird but nice.

I never thought I’d see: Applicants distinctly requesting to view properties in Brixton and vehemently declining properties in Clapham - this shows the massive shift in mentality the public have gone through regarding their perception of Brixton.

Along with their colleagues, they are available to provide knowledgeable and valuable advice.

If you are considering selling, letting, buying or renting, we will go above and beyond to provide assistance every step of the way.

HAART OPENS HOMES TO HIGHER OFFERS

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Branch Manager haart, Crystal Palace � 020 8670 5845; haart.co.uk

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ore sellers in Crystal Palace are opening their homes for the day with estate agent haart to boost their chances of quickly achieving the highest price. Branch Manager Esta Wilson comments: “Put simply, the more competition there is, the more offers there are and the higher the price that can be achieved. And with the Government’s Help to Buy scheme more people can now afford a mortgage, so there are many more new buyers right now. One haart open house event on Wakefield Gardens, SE19 in Crystal Palace saw 12 potential buyers for a 2 bedroom townhouse and yielded 7 offers by the time the open house was over. The property sold for more than £40,000 over the guide price. It’s like having an open day at your home. We market the property widely on the web, in print and email our extensive database of buyers. Open house is applicable as a marketing tool to most, if not all, properties.”

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LENDERS CURRENTLY OFFERING HELP TO BUY GUARANTEE SCHEME

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Felicity Blair Director of Roy Brooks

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ABBEVILLE VILLAGE CHRISTMAS FAYRE � 020 8675 1762; truepennys.com

Julian Hill Director of Elysian Finance

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he new Help to Buy guarantee scheme is currently only being offered by two groups of lenders.

The scheme which requires the borrower to have a deposit of only 5% was introduced by the Government in October, the Government guarantees up to 20% of the loan. The current lenders do not offer this scheme for remortgages where, because of fall in value of their properties, the homeowners are locked into expensive variable interest rates. These “Mortgage prisoners” have limited scope to remortgage their property. More lenders will be joining the scheme in January and it is hoped that the increase in competition will sharpen the rates and extend the offering. Another trend immerging, following the recent property price rises, is surveyors down-valuing the price agreed for the property purchase. This will reduce the amount to be advanced by the lender.

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hat a year. The only way was up!

Multiple offers, best and fi nals, and sealed bids have brought a smile to every vendors’ face.

A very happy year for every seller, though it has not been easy informing so many hopeful buyers that their offers were unsuccessful. As for 2014, the market shows no sign of pausing.

Londoners are convinced that property is positively the best investment and prices have rocketed. The rise has been particularly acute in East Dulwich, Forest Hill, Peckham and Brockley: no longer seen as a cheaper option for growing families moving from Clapham, the East London line has brought buyers flocking here from north of the river. My heart goes out to every one whose search will go on. Give me a ring. I am offering a bespoke free fi nding service for those who know exactly what they want….

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rganised by local traders, who will be offering free festive eats and drinks, the Abbeville Road Christmas Fayre will be held on Thursday 12th December from 4-7 pm. Please note, part of the road will be closed but there is plenty of parking nearby. Santa will be in his grotto waiting to welcome the children and there will also be carol singing and entertainment for all.

Truepenny’s Property consultants will also be offering Chocolate (True!)Penny’s to all children who want to come to us to write and post their letters to Santa! No entry fee.

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he Land and New Homes division of local estate agency haart Crystal Palace has won the top accolade in a national industry awards ceremony.

Haart took Gold in the Land & New Homes Specialist of the Year category at the Negotiator Awards after doubling profits at a time when the market has shrunk. The division works closely with developers, house builders and funders of residential or mixed use projects, providing a bespoke advisory, land source, build, planning and sales & marketing service. On receiving

the award from TV personality Hugh Dennis, Managing Director Peter Krelle said it was a fantastic reward for the incredible effort put in by his team across the UK: “We’ve grown rapidly in recent years, increasing our market share significantly thanks to the innovative and creative approach we take to marketing

land and new property developments,” he said.

“We take great pride in the seamless service we offer, from promotional materials and launches of new developments through to part exchange and providing ‘new build’ mortgages. Our clients speak highly of our professionalism and enthusiasm and this was noticed by the judges.”

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CHESTER LODGE, WICKHAM ROAD, SE4

£1,250,000

Unique c.1850 semi-detached home with 3 double bedrooms, coach house, enormous loft, 100ft ‘secret’ garden, off-street parking and endless possibilities for extension (STPP). Conservation area, close to Zone 2 trains and East London Line links.

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BRABOURN GROVE, SE15

£725,000

LAUSANNE ROAD, SE15

£575,000

Not just a 3 double bed Victorian end of terrace house with garage in a sought after quiet road, but a garden plot to the side with opportunity stamped all over it.

4 bed Victorian terrace in snug spot. Downstairs double bedroom with en suite shower plus separate shower room, bathroom, 3 further bedrooms and garden with shed. Find it close to East London Line links and Zone 2 trains at Queen’s Road.

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Hansler Road, SE22 £795,000 Freehold

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A well tended garden with decked area, mainly laid to lawn with mature flower and shrub borders and garden shed for storage.

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Le Chandelier for the general ambiance and variety of teas (and Monmouth coffee!).

Pretend to be in Morocco whilst sitting in their antique armchairs by the tiled walkway. There’s even the Champagne Afternoon Tea for special occasions.

RAINY DAY The Horniman Museum for the fantastic aquarium, natural history exhibits and collections. Make music in the Music Gallery in their “Hands On” space and explore over 1300 instruments from around the world in the interactive sound stations.

FUN FOR FREE Dulwich Park and Peckham Rye Parks are brilliant and Goose Green is the best for small kids with a new wooden adventure playground. There’s also the adventure playgrounds on Dog Kennel Hill and Peckham Rye.

SPORTS & REC Push Studios are the best for ballet, zumba, boxing, pilates and more. Swimming at the revamped Dulwich Leisure Centre on Crystal Palace Road is now a pleasure.

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A Glimpse of 2013...

In total we raised over £27,000 in 2013 for local communities!

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ast Dulwich has long been a desirable and trendy place to live being the location of choice for city professionals and families. East Dulwich and Peckham Rye are renowned for top quality nurseries, state and private schools and many families are relocating into the area. There are great transport links providing fast access to London Bridge, Victoria, Aldgate and Central London. In the last few years, East Dulwich and Peckham Rye have been transformed, with many

Dulwich Festival May 2013

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edder are proud to have sponsored Dulwich Park’s annual Festival and Summer Fair for the past 7 years.

The sponsorship pays for a Magician and a Punch and Judy that entertain children all afternoon at the Fair. Dulwich Park Fair is a community event run by volunteers and part of the Dulwich Festival.

Leander Road Street Party, Herne Hill July 2013 “Pedder raised £500 for the Leander Road Street Party Raffle. The day was a huge success with over 1,500 people in attendance. The party had live bands, a bike clinic, bouncy castle, a bake off and lots activities for the children paired with a glorious sunny day. All the residents said how successful the event was in bringing neighbours and the local community together.” Hannah Mitchell, Leander Road Residents Association. new establishments opening. A wonderful array of specialist shops and markets cater for the quirky, the gourmet and the style conscious alike. Delicatessens, trendy bars, family friendly pubs and restaurants fill the ever popular Lordship Lane. Property prices have continued to increase since the relaunch of the East London Line and more people are moving to the area from Central, North and South West London. The beautiful period properties, quiet tree lined residential streets, large green spaces and outstanding Schools will continue to bring homeowners, tenants and investors from all parts of London to East Dulwich.

Sydenham Arts Festival July 2013

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ydenham Arts Festival is one of the fastest-growing festivals in South London. “We are delighted that Pedder was able to so generously support our Street Celebration event in 2013 bringing live music and dance to shoppers on the high street in July! It’s thanks to local business support that the Festival is able to offer so many free events to the public in these tough financial times.” Jonathan Kaufman, Sydenham Arts Festival.

Cancer Research UK 30 Mile Bike Ride May 2013

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n May this year, Pedder teamed up with Cancer Research UK for a thirty mile Bike Ride around Windsor and Woking.

Twenty five cyclists took part, ending with a barbecue for family and friends afterwards. In total the Bike Ride raised £1,150 for Cancer Research UK.

Cancer Research Golf Day June 2013

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n Friday 28th June, Pedder held their third annual Charity Golf Day at Dulwich & Sydenham Golf Club. Through ticket sales, sponsorship and a raffle of prizes generously donated by local companies, Pedder raised over £2,600 for Cancer Research UK. The annual event continues to be a great success, and a great fundraiser.

For more information on upcoming events, please visit pedderproperty.com

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RED POST HILL SE21 Joint Sole Agents

£2,500,000

Detached, double fronted Edwardian family house with extensive, spacious and well proportioned accommodation. The Gross Internal Area of this property is 4,634 sq ft (430.50 sq m). There are 7 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms (1 en suite), Separate W.C, Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Library/Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Conservatory, Utility Room, Cloakroom/W.C, Study (first floor), Off Street Parking and Rear Garden 105’ x 76’ (32m x 23.16m).EPC Rating (E)

SHIRLEY HILLS ROAD CR0 Sole Agents

£1,495,000

A substantial family home set in approx. half an acre of secluded landscaped gardens surrounded by woodland and golf courses. The Gross Internal Area of this property is about 4,018 sq ft (373.27 sq m). There are 6 Double Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom (1 ens), Ens Shower Room, Drawing Room, Reception Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/ Breakfast Room, Laundry/Utility Room, Cloakroom/W.C, Garage, Off Street Parking and Rear Garden . EPC Rating (E)

SYDENHAM HILL SE26 Sole Agents

£1,450,000

A lovely modern detached family house which is located on the Dulwich Estate and has a Gross Internal Area of about 3,046 sq ft (282.97 sq m). There are 6 Bedrooms, Dressing Room, 2 Bathrooms (1 ens suite), Shower Room, Sitting Room, T.V Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Gym, 2 Rooms & Home office (Mezzanine Level), Off Street Parking and Rear Garden 76’ x 68’9” (23.16m x 20.95m). EPC Rating (D)

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DULWICH VILLAGE SE21 Sole Agents

£1,425,000

Situated in the very heart of Dulwich Village a classic town house being one of the group of four houses rebuilt in the Georgian style in the late 1950’s. The Gross Internal Area of this property is about 2,000 sq ft (185.8 sq m). There are 3 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Living Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Conservatory, Study, Cloakroom/W.C, Laundry, Store, Shed, Balcony, Garage, Off Street Parking and Rear Garden 95’6” x 27’6” (29.11m x 8.38m). EPC Rating (D)

WARMINGTON ROAD SE24 Sole Agents

£1,350,000

Very rarely available, a detached period property that’s conveniently located for schools including Judith Kerr Primary School and all the amenities of Herne Hill & Dulwich. The Gross Internal Area of this property is about 2,072 sq ft (192.49 sq m). There are 5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Separate W.C, Reception Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Study, Cellar, Garage, Off Street Parking and Rear Garden 43’3” x 30’9” (13.18m x 9.37m). EPC Rating (F)

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The Gross Internal Area of this property is about 1,290 sq ft (119.84 sq m). There are 4 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Separate W.C, Double Reception Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Off Street Parking, and Rear Garden 36’ x 33’9” (10.97 x 10.29 sq m). EPC Rating (E)

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PROPERTY OF THE MONTH / DULWICH OFFICE

MARSDEN ROAD, SE15

£3,000 PCM

A magnificent 4 double bedroom semi-detached family home on this quiet, picturesque Victorian terraced street conveniently located for East Dulwich Station and Peckham Rye.

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LINWOOD CLOSE, SE5  £1,300 PCM

BOSWELL STREET, WC1N  £1,720 PCM

Newly refurbished flat on the top floor of this well maintained block

On a quiet street near Queens Square is this one bedroom unfurnished

in a lovely quiet cul-de-sac close to Denmark Hill station.

flat on the 5th floor of a private building. No lift.

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GROSVENOR ROAD, SW1V £1,950 PCM

FRANK DIXON WAY, SE21 £4,000 PCM

This small, fully furnished, portered one bedroom flat with a terrace

Lovely 4 bedroom detached home offering lots of living accommodation

and view of the river. Available for 6 months.

with a large rear garden and neatly manicured front lawn.

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PROPERTY OF THE MONTH / HONOR OAK PARK OFFICE

CULVERLEY ROAD, SE6

£2,475 PCM

Refurbished 6 bedroom semi-detached period property set in the popular Catford Conservation Area. Available immediately.

Honor Oak Park OfficeHonor OakLondon SE23 1EAT: 020 3397 11566 E: info@pickwickestates.com

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BARRY ROAD, SE22

EBSWORTH STREET, SE23  £1,650 PCM

 £2,700 PCM

Pickwick Estates are delighted to present this stunningly beautiful 4

Well presented two double bedroom half house situated in the popular

bedroom split level property onto the rental market.

Honor Oak area, within very close proximity to Honor Oak Park station and the local shops.

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Honor Oak Park Office

GLENLUCE ROAD, SE3  £1,900 PCM

ROBSON ROAD, SE27  £1,400 PCM

In Blackheath is this beautifully presented two bedroom plus study

Immaculately presented Victorian cottage close to both West Norwood

first floor conversion flat with a fabulous private garden.

and West Dulwich stations.

Honor Oak Park Office

West Dulwich Office

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Barry Road SE22

£385,000 SoF

Banfield Road SE15

£530,000 Freehold

A beautifully presented 2 bedroom Victorian conversion flat with a large private garden offered to the market with no onward chain.

This property is bright, airy and very spacious benefiting from one double bedroom, one single bedroom, reception room, bathroom, modern kitchen, private garden. EPC = D

An attractive three double bedroom modern house offered to the market with no onward chain. This three story house offers three double bedrooms, a kitchen/diner, bathroom, reception room, downstairs cloakroom, private south facing garden and allocated off street parking. EPC = C

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Rye Hill Park SE15

£375,000 Leasehold

£350,000 Leasehold

A larger than average two bedroom modern apartment with private balcony and communal gardens to the back with amazing views of the city. This property benefits from allocated parking and a long lease. EPC = B

A well presented three bedroom top floor flat within a three story Victorian Conversion. This property is over 800 sqf and offers great living space with lots of light. Situated on a quiet residential road in Peckham Rye close to Peckham Rye Common. EPC = E

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Honor Oak Road SE23

£575,000 Freehold

New to the market this three bedroom Victorian house is oozing with many original features from stripped flooring to pretty fireplaces and benefiting from a 70ft garden. Downstairs has two reception rooms, kitchen diner opening out onto the garden with the upstairs having three double bedrooms. The property is in a great location for schools & transport links and could use some updating throughout and has been in the family since 1904. The house benefits from two bathrooms and offered to the market chain free. EPC = E Dulwich & SE I 020 8299 1722 I dulwich@bushells.com

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superb Edwardian family house located on a very popular residential road in North Dulwich.

The house extends to some 2716 sq ft and is in beautiful order throughout. It has a super garden as well as a wealth of original features including fireplaces, stained glass and cornicing.

£1,695,000 Harvey & Wheeler

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Dulwich Common, SE21

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two bedroom period conversion flat with access to a balcony, set back off the slopes of Brixton Hill. The open plan reception and kitchen offer a sociable entertaining and relaxing space of over 300 sq ft. The second bedroom is a versatile single bedroom or study and a unique ‘L’ shaped shower room will freshen the deepest of sleepers.

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Carson Road, Dulwich ÂŁ1,795,000 A double fronted Victorian house with a GIA of 2465 sq ft. The property comprises 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 ensuite), double reception room, breakfast/family area which opens into to a modern fitted kitchen, further front reception room, utility room and downstairs cloakroom. EPC: (E).

Please contact our Dulwich Village Office on 020 8299 0922

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Upland Road, East Dulwich ÂŁ560,000 A well presented period conversion garden flat benefitting from a contemporary interior whilst retaining its original features and boasting spectacular views of London. The property comprises 3 bedrooms (one en-suite), reception room, kitchen, family bathroom. Externally there is a private rear garden. EPC: (F).

Please contact our East Dulwich Office on 020 8299 3721

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Kangley Bridge Road, Sydenham ÂŁ449,950 A newly refurbished house comprising a through reception room, cloakroom and a high gloss kitchen/dining room with bi-folding doors to rear. The upstairs space has been rearranged to provide three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The garden is approximately 80ft with a flagstone patio and generous lawn. EPC: (F).

Please contact our Sydenham Office on 020 8659 0220

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Gubyon Avenue, Herne Hill ÂŁ1,750,000 A double fronted semi-detached house set over three floors. The property comprises two reception rooms, dining room, modern kitchen, utility room, separate wc and cellar. Top two floors consist of family bathroom, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 5 further bedrooms and a shower room. To the rear is a 51ft secluded rear garden. EPC: (E).

Please contact our Herne Hill Office on 020 7738 5926

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Pearfield Road, Forest Hill ÂŁ875,000 A detached house comprising of four double bedrooms (2 en suite), 4 reception rooms, utility room, fitted kitchen, downstairs WC, integral double garage, study and shower room. To the rear of the property is a well maintained garden which is partially decked and off street parking to the front. EPC: (E).

Please contact our Forest Hill Office on 020 8314 4070

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Anerley Park, Anerley ÂŁ379,995 A well presented period conversion flat occupying the entire ground floor, benefitting from a host of period features such as sash windows, high ceilings and wood flooring. The property has its own private entrance and comprises of a drawing room, kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms. EPC: (E).

Please contact our Crystal Palace Office on 020 8670 7160

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Noel Court, Croydon Prices from ÂŁ320,000 A gated development of twelve apartments situated within walking distance of East Croydon Station. The development benefits from the extensive travel networks provided by road, tram and rail and the London Underground system can also be easily accessed making this an ideal location for travel connections. (Images for marketing purposes only)

Please contact our New Homes Office on 020 7783 6839

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Take the first bite...

Be the first to buy some of the finest new builds in SE London

Child’s Lane, Crystal Palace Prices from £295,000 A unique conversion of 2 one bedroom flats and a one bedroom cottage situated off Westow Street - close to the variety of local boutiques and restaurants in the Crystal Palace Triangle. The location is well connected by public transport and Crystal Palace over ground station is just 5 minutes walk away. (Images for marketing purposes only)

Please contact our New Homes Office on 020 7783 6839

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1 Newgate Croydon CR0 2FB

Sales and marketing suite open: Thurs-Mon 10am-5pm

Prices from ÂŁ196,000

1,2 and 3 bedroom luxury apartments and penthouses Secure gated development 24 hour concierge

Residents gym Spectacular views

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A passion for property

SE London’s hottest properties Have you ever wondered why so many of SE London’s hottest properties are with Pedder? Maybe it’s down to our dominance on the high street. Perhaps it’s our office network and extensive web coverage which means more details get in front of more people. Or maybe its because our eight offices work as a team. It all means that hot homes get the best possible exposure – great news for sellers and landlords.

Pedder. SE London’s premier agent Crystal Palace

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Pissarro House 77A Westow Hill SE19 1TZ 020 8670 7160

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52 Chichester Rd Parkhill CR0 5NB 020 8680 2422

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