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ovember seems to bring lots of birthdays.

In the run up to the official party season, there’s a wave of pre-season parties.

So, as well as our very own fi rst birthday party (thank you to everyone who came, and to Beach Blanket Babylon for hosting, as well as to Femi Fem for providing sounds, and to Miller’s Gin, Beauty Works West and all our other sponsors) there are full diaries all round.

Supperclub is celebrating its third anniversary with a characteristically colourful bash (22 November; don’t miss it) and Westbourne Studios (handily home to Absolutely magazines) is reviving its old identity as a late night venue with an all-new club that’s dedicated to becoming west London’s favourite new nightspot (with a licence until 4am, it’s likely to be a winner).

So that, of course, was another party, doubtless the fi rst of many, while just a short hop across the railway line from Westbourne Studios, variety show extraordinaire Medium Rare is about to return to the scene with a new show at the Portuguese club. Read all about that, and more in this issue of Absolutely.

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POM POM POM This is Ella and her magic pom pom tree, as dreamt up by Rosie Life in the Portobello Arcade. Sasti is the children’s shop that specialises in quirky fabrics and darling designs. sasti.co.uk 6 Portobello Green Arcade W10

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Absolutely LOVE FACE IT We adore Fornasetti’s new Flora di Fornasetti scented candle, in its beautiful ceramic vessel featuring Lina Cavalieri’s trademark enigmatic expression. £99, Themes and Variations, 231 Westbourne Grove W11

PROPERLY MINTED

Unusual gifts are the speciality at The Mint List, a new shopping experience for those who don’t have time to trawl the markets and boutiques.

Browse their vast selection of beautiful one-off things (like this hot pink chest) or create a wedding list with them. And they’re local too. themintlist.com

BOARD MEETING The Penny Nickel skateboard is the brightest, prettiest skateboard around and now that the all-new Bay 66 has reopened, these are just the things. They’re available at the Conran shop as well as at Golborne Road’s trusty Halfpipe. pennyskateboards.com

GARDEN CARDIE Contemporary artist Stuart Semple has teamed up with Aubin & Wills to create a cardigan in tribute to his keen gardener grandpa. Each piece comes with a packet of seeds and a small drawing signed by Stuart. aubinandwills.com

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LET IT POUR We are big fans of anything glass at Absolutely and this Marta collection of carafes is a stylish Murano range designed in Notting Hill. Kira Heuer is the woman behind Bib & Sola, a webshop selling beautiful things with a conscience and her own designs are hand-blown in a rainbow of hues. £225, bibandsola.com

START THE COUNTDOWN Absolutely the prettiest advent calendar is this one from Prestat, purveyors of the prettiest chocolates in town. prestat.co.uk

STATION TO STATIONERY We adore graphic designer Noma Bar’s new range of diaries and notebooks for the Guardian Collection. Our favourite is the ‘don’t be a fashion victim’ diary (below, right) with its tactile fabric cover, dinky A6 size and neon pink shoe. Plus, it starts in November, very fashionably early, we feel.

Other designs include news, music and travel. guardian.co.uk/collection

BOBBLE BOBBLE Somerville Scarves, known for stylish printed silks and pashminas, have launched this cuddly fur bobble hat – with delightful detatchable bobble (racoon or fox) for mixing and matching.

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For the first time, this year’s Ice Rink will feature a magical Christmas tree in the middle of the rink, as well as the usual festive atmosphere with a carousel and cosy bar area with a view of the rink. nhmskating.com

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NEW ORLEANS TO NOTTING HILL 12-18 NOVEMBER

THE TABERNACLE

An exhibition of music photography by Edu Hawkins, billed as ‘the greatest jazz photographer in the world’, enhanced by Jamie Foale’s clever gilding technique that applies silver leaf to giclee prints.

Powis Square W11 tabernaclew11.com

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KENSINGTON DOLLSHOUSE FESTIVAL

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FLOW GALLERY

In a new show, ceramic artist Rosa Nguyen creates a central gallery tableau, a landscape of ceramic and glass objects, exploring the poetics of display through installation.

1-5 Needham Road W11; flowgallery.co.uk

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TOWN HALL,

Established in 1985, this is the main event in the dollshouse calendar, attended by more than 170 of the world’s top dollshouse and miniature craftsmen displaying an amazing range of tiny pieces ranging from Art Deco furniture to fitted kitchens, via silk nighties, copper pans and miniature books.

Hornton Street W8 dollshousefestival.com

IN SHORT FESTIVAL 18 NOVEMBER

THE LEXI CINEMA

A showcase of short films made by people who live, work or study in Queen’s Park, Kilburn, Willesden, Harlesden, Kensal Rise and Kensal Green, as judged

by Sarah Golding, Alex Reuben, Tim Conrad, Rob Watson and Alix Wilton Regan. Deadline for entries is 10 November; the winning entry will be shown for a week at The Lexi Cinema before the evening film. thelexicinema.co.uk 14

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WINTER WONDERLAND FROM 23 NOVEMBER

HYDE PARK

The fabulous funfair returns, this time with an all-new Magical Ice Kingdom in addition to numerous other attractions including an outdoor ice rink, Zippos circus, the giant observation wheel and over 100 rides, plus the Bavarianstyle Christmas market. hydeparkwinter wonderland.com

IDLER BOOK CLUB 22 NOVEMBER

The first of its kind, hosted

by Tom Hodgkinson and celebrating classic books from the ‘canon of idling’. To start, it’s Jerome K Jerome’s Three Men in a Boat Boat. Participants receive £2 off the book’s cover price, and tickets cost £10, including wine.

81 Westbourne Park Road W2 020 7221 5908; idler.co.uk

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SKOLIA CHOIR

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ST PETER’S CHURCH

First prize winners of the Manchester amateur choral competition in 2011, popular local choir Skolia perform a spellbinding mix of favourite pieces from their a cappella repertoire, including masterpieces by Palestrina, Arvo Pärt, Vaughan Williams, Morten Lauridsen and Ola Gjeilo. Joined by violinist Kokila Gillett, the programme includes Arvo Pärt’s sublime Spiegel im Spiegel for violin and piano.

Kensington Park Road, W11. Tickets £12 in advance or £15 on the day; 07796 910 337 or info@skolia.co.uk

A solo exhibition for RYCA (Ryan Callanan).

Bold, limited edition silkscreens.

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THOMAS SCHÜTTE: FACES & FIGURES TO 18 NOVEMBER

SERPENTINE GALLERY

Watercolours and drawings of acquaintances and friends, plus self-portraits, alongside ceramic and bronze sculptures from arguably Europe’s fi nest contemporary fi gurative artist.

Kensington Gardens W2; serpentinegallery.org

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London’s freshest and most highly-anticipated horse show is nearing. The three-day event will see dressage, eventing, show jumping and western performances by some of the world’s best riders and their stunning horses.

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QUITE CONTR A RY

Mary Quant wrote her autobiography in 1965, at the age of 31, ten years after opening her first Kings Road boutique. Now the book, Quant by Quant, has been reissued by the V&A, telling the story of her rise to fashion fame. £8.99, p/b.

Agenda This month’s highlights

SMOK E SCR EEN Just out on DVD is Julien Temple’s London: The Modern Babylon, an anarchic look at the capital’s history that fuses flickering black and white footage of Edwardian London with contemporary imagery, film clips, interviews and music, all laced with punk.

It’s a compelling collage of a film that celebrates the Smoke’s history through politics, styles and people.

BFI Films, £19.99

L A DIE S AT LUNCH

There’s a new wave of Women’s Institute-type groups, and the reconstructed versions swap tea and cake for cocktails and canapés, with conversation that’s anything but domestic. Hot on the heels of Ladies of the Rise comes Ladies of the Hill, which kicks off with a lunch at Chakra on 22 November.

There’s even a psychic salon, where four talented and qualified Tarot readers will be on hand to offer personal advice. Intrigued? Tickets cost £45 through Chakra, 157 Notting Hill Gate W11, 020 7229 2115

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Westbourne Grove’s 202 and Woodhouse boutiques are expanding into stocking books, each of them now home to a small but perfectly formed shelf of Taschen’s beautiful arty tomes. New to the fold is The Art of Eric Stanton, £24.99.

C ROSS T H E L I N E

Admittedly, most people grow out of colouring books by the time they finish primary school, but Royal College of Art graduate Mel Simone Elliot blames the books, not the activity. Her Colour Me Good range reinvents the colouring book for adults, with quirky subjects spanning London, horror movies, record covers, hip hop, 80s nostalgia and contemporary art. Designed for beginners as well as ‘good colourer-inners’, these are fun volumes that are bound to inspire.

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BOX FRESH A new exhibition of atmospheric photographs revives a forgotten W11 boxing club

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Wallington photographed the site in the abandoned state in which he found it – with old gloves, boots and punch bags left behind

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ale Youth: Forgotten Dreams is an evocative photographic memorial of a once-thriving boxing club right at the heart of the Notting Dale community.

Shot by renowned creative director and photographer Steven Wallington, the pictures tell the story of the original Dale Youth Boxing club in a Victorian lodge on Portland Road, W11, ten years after the site had been abandoned and just days before it was demolished to make way for a modern development.

The resulting images are a unique record of this inspiring club and saturated not just with extraordinary colour and light qualities captured through the lens of his Leica M2 camera, but with the hopes of the young men who trained and fought there, and for whom the club nurtured ambition and purpose.

Having come across it by accident, Wallington photographed the site in the abandoned state in which he found it – with old gloves, boots and punch bags left behind and original photos of local fighters still tacked up on the walls.

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Dale Youth Boxing Club has a rich history of achievement, including two controversial and highly regarded boxers James De Gale (who won the Olympic Gold in Beijing in 2008 and is the current European Super Middleweight Champion) and George Groves, who beat James De Gale in a close fought fight to become the current Commonwealth & British Super Middleweight Champion.

Proceeds from the sale of Steve’s work will contribute to travel expenses for the young boxers who travel great distances to Dale. Steve Wallington is a London-based photographer, film-maker and cultural entrepreneur. Following an award-winning decade working in advertising, he went on to found creative agency Point Blank, along with Vanishing Point Films and the fashion label Worn By. The exhibition will be open to the public from 15 November to 1 December at C99 Gallery, 99 Chamberlayne Road NW10

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Anouska Hempel’s new minimalist boutique hotel, La Suite West, bears more than a passing resemblance to the nearby Hempel, and a large crowd came to celebrate the opening, including Jade Parfitt, Kelly Hoppen, Sid Owen, Melissa Odabash and the unstoppable Orlando Hamilton.

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Broken Down Doll returned to Chamberlayne Road with its mix of vintage wear and absinthe cocktails, attracting a loyal and stylish crowd.

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Caryn Franklin gave an impassioned speech at Ladies of the Rise, in conversation with Gaby Roslin, on the subjects of feminism, fashion and politics. Paradise by Way of Kensal Green provided the cocktails, while delicious canapes from the Scandi Kitchen were devoured by all.

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Christmas at BBB is a magical time and will be open throughout December for lunch and dinner, featuring a delicious festive-inspired menu.

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BO CONCEPT A party to celebrate Bo Concept’s birthday included an auction in aid of The Tabernacle, raising an impressive £1,000.

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Reporting from all the best parties in our area WESTBOURNE STUDIOS The club under the Westway has relaunched with a new 4am license, under the helm of iconic DJ and producer Seb Fontaine who brings with him a host of exciting emerging DJ talent, cutting edge cultural events and new club membership (as well as UV sensation Ping Tron). Over 400 people celebrated the launch including

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LOVE KR Spoil her with some unique jewellery from British designer Alice Menter. All pieces are created from recycled nuts & bolts plaited in silver or yellow and rose gold. These gorgeous Clari gold hoops are the perfect Christmas day to evening look.

Clari gold hoop earrings £68 available at Love KR, 98a Chamberlayne Road NW10 3JN lovekr.co.uk

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Looking for stylish decorations and new gift ideas? Then head to Paperchase for inspiration.

The Christmas collection includes baubles, boxes, gift wrap and an impressive selection of unique and exclusive cards as well as quirky decorations, coloured Christmas trees, table accessories, crackers, stocking fillers and a fantastic selection of gorgeous gifts – Paperchase offers great choice and variety. Paperchase, 110 Westbourne Grove, W2 5RU paperchase.co.uk

Treat yourself or a friend to a treatment at everybody’s favourite nail and lash bar. Swanky’s luxury treatments. include the ultimate manicure and pedicure package (£35) and semi-permanent eyelash extensions or eyebrow treatments (from £35). Give her a voucher and allow her to bask in some of the warm Swanky glow.

26 Chamberlayne Road NW10 3JD 020 8964 2569

CHANTS BEAUTY Newly opened on Kilburn Lane, Chantelle & Lewis beauty offers facials, massage, waxing, spray tanning and more – everything you need to prepare for party season.

They offer pamper parties and tailor-made packages – and their gift vouchers make brilliant gifts too.

1 Kilburn Lane W10 4AE; 020 8960 6559 chants-beauty.co.uk

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THE ORCHARD Ex-River Cafe chef Natasha Abraham cooks a twocourse daily changing seasonal lunch menu. For the coming festive season, consider The Orchard at Home for private dining and Christmas parties. The Orchard.

Canteen at 116 Kensington Park Road, W11.

Lunch, Weekdays 12-3pm.020 7313 4674 theorchardcanteen.com

EGO HAIR Get your Christmas style ready at Ego. There’s a friendly, community feel to this Salusbury Road salon, with people popping in and out to chat. Ego is an ammoniafree zone, using L’Oreal’s Inoa and Dia colours -and it’s full of character and charm.

Chatty owner Andy Loizou will entertain you as he works.

45 Salusbury Road NW6; 020 7625 4811

ALEXEEVA & JONES Alexeeva & Jones is now open at 297 Westbourne Grove and it’s probably the first shop of its kind in the world; a luxury ‘Salon du Chocolat’ featuring an exclusive range some of the world’s best artisan chocolatiers including Damian Allsop, Iain Burnett, Centho Chocolates, Charbonnel et Walker, Franck Daubos and Paul Wayne Gregory.

297 Westbourne Grove W11 020 7229 1199

STRIP STRIP, the ultimate hair removal specialist is the destination boutique for virtually pain-free waxing in luxurious themed rooms, each complementing the different wax flavours and colours. Offering expert waxing, threading, HD Brows, eye lash extensions and spray-tanning, with an extensive selection of skin and bodycare.

STRIP also stocks quality lingerie labels including STRIP’s own-label loungewear Wear It. 112 Talbot Road W11 1JR 020 7727 2754 stripwaxbar.com

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JIVITA Jivita Ayurveda and Yogaloft have got together to create a delux pamper package perfect for this Christmas. You get to give a 1h full body massage with warm prescription blended oils, a 30 min organic facial and 1 week of anytime yoga to your lucky chosen one for only ÂŁ100. The Pamper Yourself package can be purchased from Jivita Ayurveda, Yogaloft and online.

Jivita Ayurveda 020 89644 993 jivitaayurveda.com.

Yogaloft 020 7625 2645 yogaloftlondon.com

SOPHIE GASS No stocking in K&C would be complete without a SOPHIE GASS present this Christmas.

Beautifully presented gift vouchers for the ultimate manicures and pedicures (starting from ÂŁ16), stunning jewellery pieces and fresh hand-tied flowers are just some of the goodies on offer. Make sure you have your nails painted perfectly this Christmas season. sophieglass.com; 0207 229 4044; info@sophiegass.com

JESSIE & JAMES Jessie and James met while working for Vivienne Westwood in the design team. Their ethos is to produce modern, high quality clothing, using innovative cutting principles to create new silhouettes through garments which are fun, comfortable, practical and always fashionable. The collection is for babies boys and girls and is available for newborns to seven years. Stockists include departments stores Liberty and Harvey Nichols. jessieandjames.co.uk

MARCELAS Marcelas invite you to be ready for Christmas and festivities with experinced beauty therapists and wonderful Environ treatments. Achieving dramatic results, these revolutionary treatments use the Environ lonzyme machine to apply a combination of electrical pulses and sound waves to drive vital skin vitamins A,C,E and beta-carotene into the skin. The treatment stimulates maximum thickening of the skin, helping to improve collagen and elastin levels.

7 Holland Street W8; 020 7938 1555 marcelas.co.uk

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THE LOOK Kenzo Metallic jacquard dress, £550; brownsfashion.com

Absolutely’s favourite catwalk trend PETER SOM

Diane von Furstenberg Suede belt, £166; matchesfashion.com

Sophie Hulme Leather bag, £550; matchesfashion.com

Christopher Kane Crombie Techno-crepe leopard printed trousers, £800; matchesfashion.com

Givenchy Alpacaknit dress, £1,445; matchesfashion.com

Semi Couture Leather satchel, £341; farfetch.com

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Alexander McQueen Floral jacquard dress, £1,025; brownsfashion.com

Cherry, plum and berry hues are the perfect warming shades for winter Opening Ceremony Babydoll coat, £620; matchesfashion.com

Zagliani Python clutch bag, £616; zagliani.it Alexander Wang Rocco Bag, £725; liberty.co.uk

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Chloe Chunky Sweater, £575; matchesfashion.com

Roksanda Ilincic Embellished Duchess Silk Dress, £3,570; brownsfashion.com

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For more than 100 years in Italy, Marinella has been the place to buy ties, scarves, bow-ties, knitwear, shoes and all the accessories a gentleman could desire.

Visit its new boutique in the heart of Mayfair for the perfect gift for ladies and gentlemen any time. Browse its collection of handcrafted ties, or choose from a wide range of accessories including leather goods.

54 Maddox street W1S 1AY, London / t: 02074934210 e: marinella@marinellanapoli.co.uk / www.marinellanapoli.it

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Launched as a small boutique in Exmouth Market in 1997, EC One celebrates its 15th birthday this month. The jeweller started with a small collection of cleverly sourced pieces and own designs, and soon expanded to include a store in Notting Hill, becoming the place to go for unusual and beautiful pieces. To celebrate, they have launched a fun, colourful new collection called Lyrical which consists of beautifully fine chain in eyepopping neon with a delicate solid silver scripture of a popular song lyric. They’ll make them with any lyric you choose, so get thinking. econe.co.uk

A favourite with Samantha Cameron, Notting Hill-based Lucza specialises in modern wardrobe essentials and has just launched the ‘perfect 10’ capsule collection, comprising ten pieces that you absolutely cannot be without. lucza.com

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Contemporary womenswear label Star Hu opens its first standalone store in Portobello Green arcade this month.

Showcasing to great applause at Paris Fashion Week in March, the label designed by British Chinese designer Star Yixuan Hu has quickly become a favourite in the fashion world , with celebrity fans including Nicole Roberts and Ladbroke Grove’s own Rita Ora. starhu.com

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Denbigh Road’s Wall Boutique, the quiet stalwart that’s been dressing women for the past 15 years, celebrates its birthday with a party on 8 November. There will be styling tips and giveaways at the shop from 2pm to 5pm, and music and drinks from 5 to 7pm. 1 Denbigh Road W11

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She who wears the trousers Man up in the boldest, brightest trouser suits and separates Photography by David Brook Styling by Alex Longmore

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SPICE BOY Stevie Parle, the hot young chef behind the Dock Kitchen, is about to appear on our screens in new series Spice Trip. Pendle Harte meets him

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tevie Parle is ridiculously young to be a restaurateur.

Especially one fronting such a successful, original eaterie, and especially when you consider that he is also just bringing out his third book, writing a regular column for the Telegraph, expecting his second child and preparing to hit our screens in his first TV show.

All this at the tender age of 27.

Is he a workaholic? An insanely driven, precocious perfectionist?

I don’t think so. Parle is quiet and modest-seeming, and comes across as too laid back to have achieved so much, too laid back even to be any sort of chef. Which could be deceptive, of course.

With the slow, lumbering walk of a teenager and indie kid looks, Parle is softly-spoken and smiling.

We meet in the Dock Kitchen, his restaurant that was supposed to last a week but has survived for four years in Tom Dixon’s stylish Portobello Dock showroom. But we’re not here to discuss the Dock, we’re here to talk about Spice Trip, the book and TV series (starting this month) that follows him and fellow spice enthusiast Emma Grazette as they travel the

world learning about growing, handling and cooking with spices.

He’s pleased with it, of course, albeit quietly, in his near-whisper of a voice. ‘The trip was really fun.

And one of the great things about it is that it’s really real, it’s not dissimilar to something I would do anyway – me and Emma do travel, eat and cook as well as being very very interested in spices and that’s what it’s all about.’ He and his chefs travel a lot in search of the obscure and the exotic, and their approach is global, unfettered by tradition (on today’s menu there’s ‘grouse from the Yorkshire moors cooked in a Persian pomegranate & walnut fesenjan with chelow rice & fresh rose petals’, for instance.)

So was it hard to select what to put in the book? ‘There’s loads that didn’t make it into the book.

We could have done six books,’ he smiles. One of the highlights for Parle was seeing fresh cloves growing. ‘I couldn’t have imagined that they’d be so beautiful. They look like brightly coloured sweets, bright pink and bright green flowers on a huge tree. And then they dry into little black cloves.’ The book and the show are themed in chapters according to spice, instead of country, or course. ‘I chose the

six spices that were really the best known, but wanted to surprise people by showing them where they come from and how they can be used in different ways.’ Their spice odyssey spanned Kerala, Cambodia and Mexico (‘some of my favourite places in the world’) as well as places Parle had never been before, like Zanzibar (‘really, really interesting’) and parts of Turkey, where the food was ‘extraordinary’.

This book, says Parle, is designed to educate people about spices in a non-threatening way, it’s what he calls a ‘supermarket cookbook’, unlike his last one, The Dock Kitchen Cookbook, which called for a range of obscure ingredients ranging from rabbit legs to rose petals, via freekeh and pomegranate molasses. ‘You can get everything in the book within a mile of the restaurant,’ he says. There’s none of that with Spice Trip, which concentrates entirely on chilli, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, nutmeg and pepper, none of them obscure.

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hours to make, or they worry that things will end up too spicy, but I want to show that it’s easy and fun. These are the original flavourings, and they’re there to make food taste better.’

Parle has been cooking professionally since he was 16, and actually, he claims, started when he was two. He cites family holidays as inspiration, along with a pivotal moment aged 16, when he ate a dish in Cambodia that changed everything. It was crab with fresh green peppercorns ‘and I thought, I just can’t eat food like this

at home – not that southeast Asian food wasn’t represented, it was that honest, simple, homey food wasn’t represented’.

So he went to cooking school in Ireland and from there to some of the world’s famous kitchens – the River Café, Moro, Petersham Nurseries in London, and The Spotted Pig in New York. The Dock Kitchen was his first independent project and at first it wasn’t really a restaurant, more of a dinner party, where Parle would cook a single multicourse meal, and serve it up at 8.30pm to a roomful of diners who had pre-booked in the wake of a word-of-mouth buzz. This informal, creative setup soon inspired a near-frenzy in the press, leading it to outgrow its homespun feel and evolve into the established, busy restaurant it is now.

There’s still a feast every evening, which ideally the entire table shares, but the Dock now incorporates the regular restaurant model of having an actual menu too. Not having a menu at first wasn’t because Parle ever particularly objected to people choosing – ‘I’m not one of those chefs who say “you must eat this” – I just want people to have a good time’ – but because of the logistics. ‘It was only me cooking, and when I was cooking for 20 and two people didn’t like it I could quite easily find something

else, but when you’re doing 100 people and the two who don’t like it turn into 10 who aren’t so sure… and then you get a review in the broadsheets and your small following becomes more mainstream... I just didn’t want to give people food they didn’t like.’

Until recently, Parle lived on a houseboat, another passion of his, but he and his partner have swapped canalside living for a regular house in Hackney. ‘We lived there with a baby for nine months, but it was one room.’ That baby is now two, and already a foodie, liking veal and grouse, says Parle, alongside a taste for dahl and chapattis. Despite his heavy workload, he claims he does sleep (‘a little’) and runs a relaxed kitchen. ‘I am demanding and I expect a lot, but I’m not highly strung and I’m not shouty. In a kitchen you create an environment that is stressful but I do understand that actually it’s just dinner and if we mess it up we’ll apologise.’ How does he feel about being on TV? Parle looks thoughtful. ‘I feel okay about it. I don’t think I’m going to have people coming up to me in the street.’ And where to go from there? ‘I’ve got lots of different ideas. I’ll either do another TV project or another restaurant next year. I’ll try not to do both. We’ll have a tiny baby to look after too.’ Parle is so young, so quietly confident, you wonder whether he might be a closet megalomaniac. He seems too nice, but who knows?

Spice Trip is published by Square Peg, £20.00.

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CALKEN gallery is renowned for its emphasis on figurative bronze sculpture, and is home to the exquisite artwork of Royal Academy, Landseer Prize winning sculptor, Michael James Talbot.

The sculpture is presented in relaxing, elegant surroundings, together with a refreshing variety of paintings from established and emerging artists.

The gallery is situated in Kensington Church Street, one of London’s destination streets and only a short walk from neighbouring Kensington Palace and Kensington Gardens.

‘Ophelia’ by Michael James Talbot

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‘I am bored of girls taking their clothes off for no reason’

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hat do you get if you cross an octogenarian hip hop artist with an 18-stone ballerina?

Add a German porn star, lots of hula hoops, some roller-skates, a ventriloquist’s monkey, a dapper host and more than a sprinkling of stardust and you have Medium Rare. This is a variety show, but you won’t find tatty tinsel or tired jokes. It’s a clever, charismatic cabaret, rooted in tradition but anarchic in approach. And now it is returning to W10 with a series of riotous nights combining food, cabaret and disco with bingo and party games. With surprises, of course.

Behind all this is ex-film industry man Mat Whitley and his partner Poodle, who live the bohemian dream on a canal boat (mirrored furniture, wonky pictures, Indian bedspreads) in the shadow of Trellick Tower. With his theatrical voice and sartorial swagger (more of this later),

he is a natural actor, oozing charisma and charm. For the past ten years he has been masterminding Medium Rare, and reinventing a genre. ‘Variety was a four letter word when I started. It was so naff, so end-of-the-pier,’ he tells me, on the boat.

‘In fact, when Robert Elms interviewed me back then he said I couldn’t call it that and I should call it vaudeville instead. But it’s not vaudeville. It’s variety, which doesn’t pigeonhole me, so I can have anything I like in it.’ And what does Mat like? An eclectic mix of acts, as long as they’re funny and in possession of what he calls a ‘sassy awareness’ that sets them apart. ‘You can have a technically brilliant hulahooper,’ he explains, ‘but without the glint in the eye it’s nothing.’ And what doesn’t he like?

No hesitation. ‘Burlesque. I find it really boring and I just don’t get it. I am bored of girls taking their clothes off for no reason.’ One girl he could never get bored with, however, is the marvellous Ursula Martinez, she of the amazing hanky striptease fame. ‘She has been part of my life since we started,’ he says. ‘Her hanky act is the consummate act, it’s simple, beautifully performed.’ Another favourite is Bridge Markland, whom Whitley discovered in Berlin. ‘Bridge is an extraordinary androgynous creation.

Even when she’s naked you don’t know whether she’s a man or a woman.’

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MAT WHITLEY, PICTURED ON HIS HOUSEBOAT WEARING MAT’S MENSWEAR

Medium Rare was doing three nights a week with Maison du Chien at Westbourne Park Road’s Bumpkin last year and now it returns with Casa de Cao (literally, the dog house) at unlikelysounding venue the Sporting Club of Lisbon. It’s the place at the top of Elkstone Road, opposite Meanwhile Gardens and the canal, and very handy for Mat and Poodle’s bateau d’amor. Medium Rare has performed at the Tabernacle, which has one big advantage – ‘I can fly people there,’ – but there are noise restrictions and no late license. What the Portuguese club lacks in glamour it makes up for in space (it can seat 100 for dinner) and licensing (until 2am) – and lack of complaining neighbours. The new show will include Ida Barr, the OAP rapper and queen of bingo, Madame Galina the 18 stone ballerina, Gunther the German porn star and others. Plus there will be dinner and a disco, along with bingo and musical chairs.

But Mat and Poodle aren’t simply about cabaret. They have a variety of other business interests, all of them ‘a bit silly’.

There’s a sideline in vinaigrette, for instance, of which they have so far sold four bottles with the label ‘je ne vinaigrette rien’ and there’s the far bigger venture, Mat’s Menswear. Mat works with a tailor in Tangier who makes up suits to his exacting specifications in fabrics ranging from tweed to French military blue cotton or yellow velvet – it’s a classic three piece suit with a stylish slim cut and dandyish constrast lining (Mat’s is neon pink).

Customers so far have included Mark Hix, Alice Temperley’s husband Lars, Dan Lywood and Ben Bridgewater. Fittings take place on the boat and the hand-made final product costs £350. Stop him and ask.

Casa de Cao is at the Sporting Club of Lisbon, Elkstone Road W10 on 1, 15 and 28 November, with more dates in December.

Bookings 07939 642503 or 020 8968 3069

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LOVE CHAKRA Katie Randall quizzes Daisy Jewellery’s Maya Claughton about the company’s Portobello roots

Can you tell us a little bit about the founding of Daisy Jewellery?

We’ve heard it was a hippy affair on Portobello Road.

It was indeed! Although it wasn’t actually Daisy back then. My husband James’s father, Noel Boyd, arrived in London from Australia in 1971 and set up a jewellery stall on Portobello Road. That was the beginning of the Daisy legacy. James took over in 2009 and I came on board in 2011.

What was the stall like?

The company was called Aztec and they imported and sold Mexican silver jewellery.

They were the first people to do it and were hugely successful for many years.

Noel went on to work in the industry for 40 years and is the inspiration for much of what James and I do.

Can you tell us about the belief system behind the jewellery and the Chakra bracelets especially?

The seven chakras are the seven energy points within the body. Most Eastern philosophies, including Buddhism, teach you that these seven chakras need to be balanced in order to regulate the energy

flow within the body and therefore aid spiritual and physical wellbeing.

By wearing a Chakra bracelet you are constantly reminding yourself to work on this system of balance.

Do you think jewellery pieces with meaning are becoming more prevalent in the jewellery market?

Yes I do. I think that we are in an age of heightened awareness, whether it’s regarding the economy, the environment or just personal wellbeing. People want to see beyond consumerism and I think offering them the ability to combine a luxury (jewellery) with something to think about is an attractive prospect.

What is your personal favourite piece in the Daisy jewellery collection and why?

Oooooh, tricky! I love my Heart Chakra pendant and classic Heart Chakra

bracelet. I adore our new Sahara range, especially the rose gold and smoky quartz pieces – so exotic. And I think our new Halo concept is brilliant and I’m really looking forward to adding new designs to that collection.

What do you foresee in Daisy’s future and what would you like to achieve? Any exciting upcoming projects?

Very much so. Daisy is really focusing on overseas expansion at the moment and we’re enjoying developing the international wellness and luxury spa side of the business. In London we are super-excited about plans for our fi rst retail space and James and I are ensuring that the company continues to be involved in charity. We’ve had very successful collaborations with both Fashion Targets Breast Cancer and 53

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Why is Notting Hill the perfect place for your showroom, what do you like about the area?

It’s super easy and central, so great for press appointments and meetings, and until recently we’ve always lived in and around the area. I love the energy of the area and the architecture – it’s an inspiring place just to walk around.

What do you like to do when you are not working? Any favourite places to visit in Notting Hill?

Tons! Cold bright winter mornings at Portobello Market and summery afterwork drinks at The Cow, right by our studio. I love The Spice Shop on Portobello Road and we often have breakfast at Oporto on Golborne Road before work, after James’s Jivamukti yoga class on Kensal Road. Best coffee ever.

James used to buy a new pair of grey cashmere fingerless gloves from Brora on Ledbury Road each winter.

It’s closed down now so I guess he’ll have cold hands.

Do you wear much jewellery yourself and what are your favourite pieces in your own collection?

Yes, loads! I wear a lot of our pieces – I always wear a gold Heart Chakra pendant – my best girlfriends and my mother wear it too. I wear a lot of our gold bangles and I always wear a very long claw pendant that was designed as a collaboration between us and our friend Tomasz Donicik. Tomasz also made my engagement ring, which is a huge pentagonal cocktail ring set with a blue topaz and 20 diamonds.

It’s insanely beautiful and exactly the same colour as the sea in Ibiza where James proposed. I also wear a lot of my mother’s jewellery from her travels and I love Katie Rowland’s gold and quartz knuckledusters.

Which celebrity or person in the public eye do you think wears jewellery really well? And who would you like to see wearing Daisy jewellery?

That’s hard. I think Olivia Palermo has a great way with accessories – she isn’t afraid of statement pieces or items that clash and she carries it all off looking so polished, so top marks to her. I’d like to see her in Daisy sometime. We’ve been lucky in that Daisy has always had a huge amount of celebrity support, but it would definitely be Poppy and Cara Delevingne who are our favourites and who always get it exactly right.

What is your most treasured possession?

A vintage charm bracelet that belonged to my grandmother. She collected a different charm everywhere she went and there are all sorts of amazing ones. It tells her story and I never met her, so it’s amazing to feel like I know a little more about her. Plus all the photos of my parents travelling the world in the 70s; my collection of globes that my dad started for me when I was 10 and my mother’s ivory crepe Ossie Clark wedding dress. It’s so super-cool. daisyjewellery.com

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Elemental Herbology, now based in NW10’s Tay Building, has launched a new cleanser using groundbreaking new bio-technology. Bio Cellular Super Facial Cleanser gently purifies the skin and encourages cell turnover with its unique patented ingredients, making it the ultimate cleanser for mature skin. elementalherbology.com

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Made in Chelsea’s Millie Mackintosh has launched her very own range of fabulous eyelashes at Swalk in Portobello Road, and not only are these lashes utterly fabulous, but they’re also designed according to the varying lash requirements of different parts of town.

So there are looks for Soho, Shoreditch, Belgravia, Carnaby, Camden, Portobello, Mayfair, and the City – and of course we’ll be sporting the Portobello look.

The Portobello lash by Millie Mackintosh for Nouveau Lashes is available at SWALK Salon, 253a Portobello Road W11, £8.99.

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New to Beauty Works West is Själ’s saphir concentrate anti-ageing face oil, a powerful, modern treatment oil made with an artisanal blend of rare essential oils and supra-3, a proprietary anti-aging bioactive complex designed to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, increase elasticity, plump and revitalize skin.

This ‘liquid silk’ weightless oil is infused with Himalayan blue sapphires and aquamarine known to facilitate clarity, calming and balance. £125, beautyworkswest.com

Recently crowned as the most inspiring nail bar of 2012 by Professional Beauty magazine, Portobello Road’s Coco Nails is admired for its late opening hours, express services and cocktail bar alter-ego (there’s a full bar service to entertain you while your nails are manicured or your feet relax in the fish spa).

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BOTOX MYTH BUSTERS 1. Botox freezes your facial expressions You can choose to have a more frozen look, but it’s not necessary.

By injecting small, precise amounts we can soften the lines, but keep movement around the eye area, so you’ll still have your facial expressions.

2. Botox is toxic Botox is a purified form of Botulinum toxin. The concentration of the toxin is very low and when it’s injected in pinpoint amounts it won’t spread to other areas of the body, making it a safe treatment.

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What’s Botox used for?

Botox is used to treat frown lines, crow’s feet, ‘bunny’ lines on the nose, smile lines and to tighten the skin around the neck and jowls. It’s also become popular for treating excessive sweating of the armpits, hands, feet and forehead, and teeth grinding (which can cause headaches and damage to teeth).

Does Botox still have a stigma?

People used to think that if you’d had Botox it gave you status.

Now it’s an everyday treatment.

The stigma surrounding it is far less than it used to be, and with a conservative approach no one need ever know you’ve had it done.

How can I look fresh, not frozen?

When you smile or frown the muscles in your face contract, causing lines and wrinkles.

Over time these lines become permanent. Botox works by relaxing the muscle, but too much can stop all movement, which gives a frozen look. We prefer to subtly enhance your features, rather than give you a stiff, unnatural look, so we take a conservative approach.

We start by injecting very small amounts into precise points in the muscle thus softening wrinkles but keeping some muscle movement.

We’ll see you two weeks later to make sure you’re happy with the results and, if needed, we’ll finetune them by giving you a top-up treatment.

Who should carry out Botox?

Botox is a prescribed medicine, so you’ll meet one of our aesthetic doctors for a full skin consultation.

If you decide together that it’s the right treatment for you, they’ll prescribe it. Botox injections should only be given by a qualified doctor with relevant training – at our clinic they are always carried

out by one of our aesthetic doctors.

Ideally, you should choose someone registered with regulatory body, the British College of Aesthetic Medicine. All our aesthetic doctors and nurses are registered.

What are the alternatives?

While Botox is effective and safe, there are alternatives, such as: • Dermal fillers, which are injected into the skin to plump it up and smooth lines; • Dermaroller, a micro skinneedling treatment that triggers the body into regenerating collagen and elastin, making it perfect for treating scarring, facial and décolleté lines and overall skin rejuvenation; and • Medical Facials, which give a temporary result by plumping up the skin to soften lines, making them appear reduced.

We’ll talk you through your choices at the consultation to help you find the right treatment for you.

Whatever you decide, we’ll always take a gentle approach to leave you with wrinkle-free skin that makes you feel great.

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Unlike most clinics their approach means that even facial treatments can remain furtive. So if your eyes are carrying more baggage than Victoria Beckham in airport arrivals, bring them back to glory the covert way. EF MEDISPA’s internationally acclaimed plastic surgeons will depuff, remove loose skin and set your eyes back on the path to youth with a one-day treatment that requires minimal downtime, so you’ll soon be back at work looking fantastic with no-one any the wiser!

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So achieve great skin instantly and ban those skin autumn blues.

Karen has worked in the area for 17 years and seen the industry develop. Now at Peach on the Hill she is keen to push the boundaries of skincare, while keeping it all non-invasive. And as testimony to her talents, she has clients from all over London as well as Dorset, Wiltshire and all over the world, who return to Peach for what they believe are the best facials anywhere. Peach was recently crowned Salon of the Year 2012 by the International Institute of Anti-Ageing for the UK, which was a very exciting achievement.

New solution for problem skin New for autumn is revolutionary acne treatment, Acumax. This is a vitamin taken orally to deal with the problem internally allowing the salon to treat it externally.

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Stimulate your skin growth factors Also new is the Cool Peel, a skin peel based on low level lactic acid which is gradually built up to clear and freshen the skin without the aggressive stripping effects of traditional peels. This is excellent for pigmentation, photo-damaged and congested skins. Plus, this can treat any type of rosacea and reddened skin with the result of taking sensitivity down or in some cases away.

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Darren’s been telling me about the Hoffman Process, which he recently went through, and how he was finally able to forgive his parents for sending him to a state school instead of a Steiner school.

7.42 pm. Waiter arrives with seasonal vegetables, but Darren thinks that the dressing has been made with sugar and sends them back.

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7.46 pm. Darren tells me about the sweat lodge he recently attended in Totnes. He had a vision that he turned into a giant golden eagle circling the planet. Amazing.

7.55 pm Waiter returns with two more plates of vegetables.

7.59 pm Darren holds his hands over his plate to send prana to the vegetables. He’s so enlightened.

8.12 pm Darren asks the diners next to us, who are both drinking wine, if they know what alcohol does to the system. They say they aren’t too bothered.

8.17 pm Darren tells me about his new business importing neti pots from Poona. He’s so smart and spiritual!

8.24 pm Darren says he can sense a very low energy coming from the diners drinking wine next to us and it’s best that we leave. I pay because he has no pockets in his lungi pants to carry a wallet.

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9.02 pm We sit down on the bench next to a man who’s rolling a cigarette. Darren asks him of he knows what effect smoking has on his etheric body. The man tells him to sod off.

9.05 pm Darren says that we need to move away quickly because the man has a very dark energy.

9.08 pm Darren says that he needs to go home and process everything that has happened this evening – the dressing with sugar in, the alcoholic dining companions, the rude roll-up man. Darren’s a very wise being.

9.26 pm We reach Chalk Farm tube and Darren asks me if he can borrow a tenner to get home.

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Sophie Grey – aka the Crazy Baker – is a model-turned chef who has just opened her second café in Kensal Green. Absolutely catches up with her for some seasonal recipes

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Swapping modeling for catering is an unusual move. What prompted it?

I have always had a passion for cooking and at university I studied Physiology and Pharmacology – I think that’s where my love of mixing, testing and experimenting first came from. While my peers were in the student bar, I preferred to throw large dinner parties for my friends at home. After university, I continued with the dinner parties and my friend Jackie suggested I cater for a friend of hers who was throwing a party for 100 people in Chelsea harbour. The friend turned out to be the soon-to-be-famous Simon Cowell. It was such a success that I went on to start my catering business, employing my model friends to serve the food. I carried on doing both the modeling and catering jobs for quite a while and whichever job came up first I accepted.

I still use models today in my events business.

“My husband named me the Crazy Baker ” Can you describe your day?

The main thing I can say is that no day is ever the same.

One day I may have to go in to think up a new recipe for a job or test some cakes at 4am when the bakery production ends, the next day run a canape reception for 50 in the evening or go to a meeting with some samples for a new bread customer. We now make about 8,000 loaves a week. I try to do the school run occasionally but my husband does say he feels like a single dad sometimes.

Would you give a lay person a few bread-making tips? Is making bread something we need to be afraid of?

You definitely shouldn’t be afraid of bread making and don’t give up if you don’t get the most beautiful loaf the first time. One of the main tips is to keep working (kneading) the dough if it is very sticky, but do not add more flour, as the more flour you add the heavier the loaf will become and the more water, the lighter the loaf.

Have you had any bread disasters?

Not really but my shaping was very rustic to begin with.

Fine for a home baker, but although we make artisan bread, it is important to keep the loaves fairly uniform.

Why are you called Crazy Baker and what’s next for Crazy Baker?

My husband named me the Crazy Baker. When I started baking professionally I made one loaf and he came home and saw it on the kitchen table, the next day there were two loaves, then I decided to make some bread for our café and he came home and there were three crates of ciabatta on the kitchen table, he walked into the kitchen and there was flour everywhere and he said “Oh my god, you’re the Crazy Baker.” I think maybe we could manage a few more Crazy Baker shops and few more wholesale customers.

RECIPE

PUMPKIN BREAD This is a delicious pumpkin bread made with roasted pumpkin. Although you only need a small amount of pumpkin you can always use the rest in pumpkin soup, pumpkin lasagne, or pumpkin pie A pizza stone or piece of granite makes a great surface for baking bread.

Otherwise, place the loaf on a lightly greased baking tray.

FOR THE ROASTED PUMPKIN I pumpkin 5 cloves of garlic a sprig of rosemary, roughly chopped drizzle of olive oil

Cut the pumpkin into big chunks (about 8 to 10 in all), scrape out the stringy centre and the seeds and throw away. Drizzle the chunks of pumpkin with olive oil and place in a medium oven 180C, 350F for 40 mins or until the pumpkin is soft, then add the garlic and roughly chopped rosemary and roast for another 10 mins or until the garlic is soft.

FOR THE BREAD

Strong white bread flour 500g Water 325g White sourdough 100g (optional) Olive oil 5g Yeast 10g Salt 15g 160g roasted pumpkin (as above) If you happen to make your own sourdough or have some from your local bakery then add 100g to your dough this will make it extra light and give the bread a lovely flavour (email me at sgrey@ crazybaker.co.uk if you would like to know how to make a sourdough of your own).

In a large mixing bowl or in the bowl of your KitchenAid add the wet ingredients water, sourdough, olive oil and then yeast, then the flour.

By hand, using a small plastic scraper with a round end work around the edge of the bowl until the dough comes together into a sticky mass. Tip it onto

your work surface and knead it until the dough becomes smooth. Time yourself for about 10-15 mins. If using a dough machine and hook, mix on the middle speed for 7 mins. Add the salt and knead (mix) for another 5 mins then add 70g of the roasted pumpkin and carry on mixing until the pumpkin is evenly distributed.

Form the dough into a round shape – it should look like a little plump belly.

Lightly oil your bowl and place the dough inside with a damp cloth over it and set aside in a warm place to rise until nearly doubled in size. This will take about an hour. After an hour shape the dough, tip the dough onto your work surface. If you are making two small loaves divide into two at this stage – flatten out the dough and fold the sides to form a triangle, then bring the top over like you are rolling a package (you can be quite firm).

Roll the dough over and towards you to form into a baton shape, place on a tea towel lightly dusted with flour, top the large loaf or the two small loaves with a little more roasted pumpkin and leave for the final rise, about 40 minutes, until nearly doubled in size again.

Heat the oven to the highest temperature. Open the door of the oven, quickly steam the oven with a water spray or pour a quarter of a mug of water in the bottom of the oven. Close the door.

Place the loaf on a peel/piece of wood or the back of a baking tray and shunt it onto your stone in the baking hot oven if you can, try to do this really quickly so the steam and heat are kept in the oven. Turn the oven to 220C /425F and bake for 30 minutes. Check at 30 minutess, tap the bottom of the loaf and if hollow the loaf is baked if not leave it to bake for 5 to 10 minutes longer.

Eat slathered in butter with a dusting of parmesan.

Not bad I think you will find!

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RECIPE GUY FAWKES WHOOPIE (MAKES 6–7 WHOOPIES) These whoopies taste great and are really eye-catching, with a beautiful bright orange ‘bonfire’ on top – perfect for any Guy Fawkes night party. You can buy the pumpkin purée, but I’ve also given instructions for making it yourself.

2–3mm orange food colour paste (more if you want a really strong colour)

SPONGE 125g plain flour 1⁄2 level teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 level teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 level teaspoon ground ginger a pinch of ground cloves 100g soft light brown sugar 60ml sunflower oil 100g pumpkin purée (see method)

First make the pumpkin purée. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas 4. Cut a pumpkin into pieces, leaving the skin on and scraping away the seeds and stringy bits. Put the pumpkin pieces on a baking tray and roast them in the preheated oven for 2 hours. Leave to cool a bit, then scoop out the flesh and purée it in a food processor. You need 100g for this recipe – use the rest to make a soup for your bonfire party.

Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/gas 5. Sieve the flour, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves into a bowl and stir in the sugar. Mix the oil with the pumpkin purée. Mix the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and fold in with a large metal spoon – use the ‘figure of eight’

FILLING 65g very soft butter 130g icing sugar, sifted 200g Philadelphia cream cheese 2 teaspoons good-quality vanilla extract or essence

TOPPING 4 x 39g packets of Mikado biscuits or Matchmakers

action – keeping air in the mix until you have an even colour (do not over-mix). Pipe or spoon 12–14 x 4cm dollops (at least 4cm high) on to the baking tray, spacing them well apart to allow for spreading, and bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes.

While the sponges are cooking, you can start to make the filling. Cream the butter and icing sugar together and add the cream cheese and vanilla. Mix until the filling is smooth, but take care not to over-beat or it will become runny. Add the colour paste, a little at a time, on the end of a spoon.

Take the sponges out of the oven and leave to cool on the tray. When cool, lift them off with a fish slice. Sandwich them together with the orange cream cheese filling and pipe a swirl of the filling on top, making peaks so it looks like a fire. Chop the Mikado biscuits or Matchmakers so you get a mixture of short and long twigs, and arrange them on top like a bonfire.

Recipe taken from Let’s Make Whoopies by Sophie Grey, Penguin, £14.99

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We can arrange parties, corporate evenings and bespoke events for 20 to 400. We have a Kensington and Chelsea wedding licence and our garden marquee can accommodate up to 200.

The Garden Bar and Grill has an immensely talented kitchen team, who utilise the freshest seasonal produce available from the market, our meat is sourced directly from the award winning Elwy valley farm in Wales.

The atmosphere is relaxed and the style is an eclectic mix of stone mosaics, leather booths, candles and an abundance of flowers and we have a wonderful new fireplace to take the chill off the approaching winter.

The beautiful garden is always open for alfresco drinking and dining and we have a huge winter marquee and our newly installed outdoor fire pit – perfect for mulled wine and marshmallows.

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GOODE AND WRIGHT Goode & Wright will be celebrating Christmas like Paris of old. Get lost in time as you enjoy vintage cocktails, breathtaking food, divine wine, chanson songs – a little absinthe maybe? – and leaving with more friends than when you arrived… Enjoy five courses for £35 per head, for groups of six and above.

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BABYLON High up on the seventh floor of The Roof Gardens with amazing views over London’s skyline, only the mouthwatering cuisine will compete for your attention at Babylon. Visit on Tuesday nights and enjoy live jazz, or in summer for alfresco lunchtime dining on the terrace.

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Absolutely PARTY PLACES Local venues with character and charm

PELICAN PARTY AT THE PELICAN THIS CHRISTMAS Cosy and stylish, The Pelican has been extensively refurbished boasting roaring open fires both in the comfy bar area and also the Blue Room, an elegant first floor function room. Parties, lingering lunches simply suppers with friends… The Pelican offers you a warm welcome, great food and an excellent selection of beer and wine in an ambience you’ll simply love.

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CHAKRA Chakra Events provides bespoke event management, production, world cuisine catering & design. From an intimate private party at home to a full-scale production in grand English manor homes, they can cater any party – and the restaurant’s beautiful private room is the perfect venue for any occasion.

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IDLE WILD Yuletide bonhomie is assured at Idlewild with Christmas and canapé menus available from 28 November to 23 December; Idlewild is open for lunch and dinner throughout the period. The Christmas menu is £29.50 per head for three courses and canapé menus start at £12.50 per head. idlewildmaidavale.co.uk; 020 7266 9198; 55 Shirland Road W9 2JD 73

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ITALIAN JOB Aldo Zilli is covered in awards and still hungry for more. Harriet Compston meets him to talk world records and contemporary Italian cuisine Did you always want to be a chef?

No, I originally wanted to be a concierge in hotels and learn lots of different languages. That’s why I went to Germany at such a young age – 17 – but then work was only available in kitchens and with food, there is only one language.

Culinary heroes?

My heroes in London start with the Roux brothers and now Roux junior. In so far as television chefs, I loved Keith Floyd for his bigger-than-life personality.

Meal that changed your life?

I can safely say that one of the finest (and simplest) meals I ever had was in a shack restaurant on the beach in Portugal – it was fish at its best cooked on an open fire with baked potatoes under the coal.

What’s the best thing about Italian food?

The best bit about Italian food is that it’s for everyone, but don’t think it’s only about pasta and pizza. The new generation is showering us with tasting menus now, like one of my favourites, Cicchetti in Piccadilly, run by the San

Carlo family who’ve taken the Italian tasting menu to another level.

What has been the proudest moment of your career so far?

I’ve had lots of proud moments in my long career, but it would have to be winning awards for my restaurants, such as ‘best Italian in London’.

The list goes on, and let me tell you, it’s not over yet.

What projects do you have going on at the moment?

Since the sale of my restaurants, life has been very busy with all my new projects and TV work, including the building of Zilli Media, my new company that looks after restaurants and gives advice on food in general. But I can’t reveal it all yet.

Top three ingredients you like to cook with?

Well, let’s start with a great olive oil, as I always love to finish my cooking with it. Then fish – pretty much any type as long as it’s fresh – I love it! Also, I can’t say I’m Italian if I don’t go for pasta; I could eat it three times a day.

What are your favourite plates on the menu at Sub-Zero & Wolf’s new supper club?

Well, it depends on the season. At this time of year it will be truffle, game and of course, my absolute favourite: lobster ravioli.

What do you knock up for a quick supper?

In my fridge and cupboards, you will always fi nd ingredients for a quick meal, such as garlic, onions, basil, tomatoes, parmesan and chilli. So, a quick sauce to make for me has to be arrabbiata with plenty of chilli.

Best culinary advice you’ve been given?

The best ever advice I ever got has to be that it’s important to keep your feet in your kitchen even if you’re famous.

Sub Zero & Wolf and Aldo Zilli have partnered to create a supper club at the newly designed Subterranean Studio for up to 20 guests, who are invited get involved learning new culinary skills - or simply to relax and be fed. £750 per person; two seat minimum booking; sub-terreanean.co.uk

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Kensington Place 201 Kensington Church Street W8 020 7727 3184 kensingtonplace-restaurant.co.uk

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iners at Kensington Place generally divide into two camps. There’s the mature crowd, who have been coming here for years and know that this is an eaterie with a past, an eaterie that’s fundamental to London’s gastro history and without which we can assume that things on the dining front would be pretty different today. Then there are the younger diners, who know the restaurant as part of the foodie establishment and may – or may not – be aware of what a stir it caused when it first opened, thanks to Rowley Leigh’s groundbreaking mix of informal surroundings with unfussy but high class food. This month marks 25 years since that first opening, and changes are afoot.

To celebrate their first quarter century, the restaurant that was for years famous for its postmodernist chairs (now long gone) has taken down its equally famous mural, the one that dominated the entire far wall. In its place is a moving gallery, currently home to young artist Jelly Green’s cow paintings and the whole interior was refurbished earlier this year, marking a new start with head chef Dan Loftin, who is focusing strongly on fish.

Eating here remains a reliably good experience. On our recent visit we started with KP classic foie gras with sweet, tasty brioche, and a delicious seared swordfish with sesame, soy and mirin and a small, beautifully

dressed salad. Recommended by the waiter, in ever-competent Kensington Place style, was an Italian verdicchio white wine, a good pairing for fish. Plates are pretty, hand-painted French pieces, blue with leaf edging, while a salad main course of marinated squid and prawn with fennel and lemon vinaigrette came in a big wooden salad bowl with wooden servers.

Delicious, crispy sourdough bread was a delight. We also ordered the unusual halibut darne from the fish menu, baked, with hollandaise, which was flawlessly done. And for pudding, a hot chocolate fondant with marshmallows and praline ice cream was decadent and intense.

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FOODIE NOTES SHED SUPPER S The Ark has become the Shed, in a shift that may sound downgraded, but of course it’s not really a shed at all. A trio of Gladwin brothers (restaurateur Richard, farmer Gregory and chef Oliver) have joined forces to create a quirky, rustic eaterie offering small plates of British food in a style they describe as ‘flair cookery’ thanks to Oliver’s flamboyant cooking style. Let’s hope they do the site’s legacy proud.

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LIGHTEN UP

Chakra is celebrating Diwali with a buffet feast party on 14 November (£48 per head, 6.30pm-1am) along with special cocktails and a conservatory dance floor – but for those happier to have a night in, there’s the new Chakra To Go service, delivering within a three-mile radius of the restaurant. Order at chakralondon.com and for every order over £15, Absolutely readers will receive a free Kingfisher beer. 157 Notting Hill Gate W11; 020 7229 2115

New to west London is Jessica’s recipe bag delivery, a clever new service that takes the planning and thought out of the weekly shopping and cooking drill. Just sign up and a bag will arrive on your doorstep every Monday evening, containing everything you need to make four meals for four, plus simple, tasty recipes. Our bag featured butternut squash risotto, fish pie, burgers and sesame chicken noodles – and brilliantly, anything they expect you to have at home (chilli powder, cornflour, Worcestershire sauce, in our case) will be highlighted in an earlier email. The recipe booklet is accessible and practical and our generous meals were enjoyed by all. With a new menu each week, this service is really set to lighten the load.

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Bumpkin’s executive chef Raymond Fulton-Corrie has created an autumn menu bursting with feel-good dishes and reassuringly simple fare. Dishes include treacle and cider-glazed ham hock with pearl barley, sprouting broccoli and piccalilli salad and home-cured Loch Duart beetroot stained cured salmon served with a crab and horseradish pancake. Yum. 209 Westbourne Park Road W11 020 7243 9818

S TAR CHEF Two Michelin-starred Chef Moreno Cedroni has just opened Moreno at Baglioni, an exciting new eaterie that combines traditional and modern Italian food with an emphasis on raw fish. Menu highlights include tempura of scallops in black squid ink, clams and courgettes or warm sea bass carpaccio with lemon mashed potato and rocket sauce. We can’t wait to try it. 020 7368 5900; 60 Hyde Park Gate, SW7 79

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Mr and Mrs Skött’s November Basecuts - Notting Hill Basecuts - Notting Hill 252 Portobello Road, 252 Portobello1LL Road, London,W11 London,W11 1LL Telephone: 020 7727 7068 Telephone: 020 7727 7068 Email: nottinghill@basecuts.com Email: nottinghill@basecuts.com

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oving the new cafes and independent shops springing up in W10. It is great that there are new businesses coming into the area that suit its eclectic feel. The wonderful Lowry & Baker and Golborne Deli are now joined by the Crazy Baker and Bluebelles of Portobello – so much great coffee and not a chain cafe in sight. And even though Mr Skött was never a fan of our hybrid car, perhaps he will be interested in a hybrid bike with the arrival of a new electric bike shop at the north end of Portobello.

We could have done with a bit of an electric boost on a bike the other night when on a very wet evening we cycled to Chelsea Town Hall for a talk by Mikael Colville-Anderson, Mr Cycle Chic Denmark himself.

How to make London as inviting a place to cycle as Copenhagen? Quite a challenge considering the infrastructure. There are certainly many things to be done, and cycling has been intrinsic to the Danes and their culture for so long a time that I don’t think we can catch up over night, but a great start anyway.

Hairdressers are known to be some of the happiest people, but I don’t think that bakers can be far off. What would we do without good bread? Rome controlled the mob by giving them bread and Russia had a revolution because of the lack of it. We had a great trip to Chichester to visit Master Baker Troels Bendix at his bakery. Mrs Skött looked particularly fetching in the blue hair net and Mr Skött got very excited by all the cool equipment.

Then on to the Hungry Guest in Petworth, which must be one of our favourite food emporiums of all time, an amazing selection of the bread we had just seen being baked, a fantastic cheese room and some of the best steak we have eaten. Well worth a visit to Petworth just for this. We are going to have to find time to fit in a pre-Christmas trip. mrandmrsskott@zest-media.com 81

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MUSE NEWS Portobello Road’s Muse Gallery reopens as a new platform for emerging artists

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after nine years of wear and tear on the ‘Bella. the Muse gallery has recently undergone a refurbishment.

Now that it’s back and looking slick, floors gleaming and walls displaying its characteristic provocative work, it’s like taking a step back in time to the glory days of its opening.

The gallery and studio can be found just south of the Westway at 269 Portobello Road and it supports emerging and established artists by providing exhibition space with limited costs.

At the core of the operation is a residency programme located in a studio at the rear of the building. Since opening, BA and MA graduate artists have worked on site for eight months per year, mingling with contemporaries, before ultimately producing their

the in-house commercial support of a gift shop. For once you will be able to walk out of a west London gallery with something original that doesn’t cost the earth.

The Muse continues to host all types of events, from film nights and sound art to readings, gigs and performances.

The calendar for 2012 is as varied as always, with painting, sculpture, photography and fabric design exhibitions rotated monthly.

The space is also available upon application for nonresident emerging and established artists, plus The Muse is available for venue hire throughout the year.

The concept is balanced between arts practice and the in-house commercial support of a gift shop own solo show at the end of the term.

Devised as a platform for art practice, sales and exhibition, The Muse residency program offers artists a grace period to continue without prohibitive costs associated with studio hire or high commissions of sales.

The concept is balanced between arts practice and

ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE FOR 2012 Kathryn Maple kathrynmaple.com Andrea Mandrescu andreamandrescu. com Ian Robinson showtime.arts.ac.uk/ IanRRobinson John Nichol saatchi-gallery.co.uk/ ns/profile/John%20 Ronald+Nicol/2194

For more information, applications and bookings visit themuseat269.com

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THE HOTEL: The Montpellier Chapter is Regency Cheltenham’s funkiest new hotel. Set in the fashionable Montpellier quarter, famed for its chic independent boutiques and restaurants, the Chapter’s classical exterior gives little hint of the revolutionary design within. Wave farewell to outdated reception desks: paperless check-in is conducted on a 1.2 ton sphere of solid English oak. Reception rooms, including a library and mirror backed bar, are decorated in muted tones with low-slung, streamlined furniture by British designer Matthew Hilton and specially commissioned contemporary art works. Behind the grade II listed villa, an ultra-modern crescent-shaped wing overlooks a secluded glass veiled inner courtyard inspired by the original conservatory.

THE BEDROOM: 60 bedrooms – plus a swish penthouse are divided into four categories. 16 rooms in the new wing feature oak flooring, walls of Bath stone and bathrooms incorporated into the bedrooms. In the original villa, restrained colour schemes are complemented by muscular, blond furniture and vibrant modern art.

Some rooms have their own private balconies with views over the rooftops.

All come with nice touches including a pre-loaded iPod, Wi-Fi, TV with Sky and complimentary mini bar plus a Nespresso coffee machine, kettle and treats. You’re guaranteed to sleep like a baby on downy beds dressed with crisp white Egyptian cotton.

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Montpellier Chapter Hotel, Cheltenham

RESTAURANT: Consultant Chef Simon Hopkinson of Bibendum has collaborated with head chef Tom Rains to create a modern menu chiming with the hotel’s Rule Britannia philosophy.

Changing with the seasons, the menu features British favourites and classic dishes created around the best ingredients to be enjoyed beneath a handsome barrel vaulted ceiling. The bustling open kitchen with a beech clay oven centre stage creates a theatrical yet informal atmosphere. An interactive wine list is an innovative way to select your bottle.

BATHROOM: Monochrome bathrooms boast both bath and spacious monsoon showers, thick towels, fluffy robes and generous supplies of luscious REN products. If modesty prevails, a sheer curtain separates the open bathing area in the feature rooms from the main bedroom. There is a separate shower.

PRICE TAG: The lead in rate is £140 including breakfast for two. themontpellierchapterhotel.com 01242 527 788

SPA: The spa transports Cheltenham’s natural health traditions into the 21st century. It comprises four, timber clad cocoon-like circular treatment rooms, a compact steam room and chill-out area.

If you’re pressed for time, try the Express Signature Facial (£30 for 30 minutes).

Combining gentle massage with REN’s bespoke unguents, it guarantees a soothing quick fix for tired skin. There’s a small fitness room and access to the pool at nearby Cheltenham Ladies College.

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Island Life

Katie Randall discovers her culinary ability while unwinding in the idyllic subtropical climate of Sardinia

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ardinia has always been regarded as more laid back and quieter than mainland Italy. Its proximity to Africa makes the climate balmier, its mafia marginally softer and its pasta fregula gentler on the stomach than a Napolese Spaghetti Peperoncino. During the 90s, it became a beachy haven for honeymoon couples, retirees and young women hoping to reduce the odds of getting their bottom pinched in the street – but over the years it has concentrated its qualities into some seriously luxurious resorts, in the way that only a small island can.

Enter the Forte Village in Santa Margherita di Pula. This exclusive area on the south west coast of the

island has patented the best of what Sardinia has to offer in accommodation, food, beaches and that all-inclusive term ‘wellbeing’. Holding the vaguely intimidating title of World’s Leading Resort from the impressive-sounding World Travel Awards, expectations were high, and it did not disappoint.

Upon arrival I was immediately struck by the resort’s ability to cater for all sorts of holidaymakers. The brains behind Forte Village describe it primarily as deeply Sardinian in culture, varied and ‘discreet.’ Two giant pools, one with 250 metres of slides, are dedicated to families with children, or just sit nearby the picture-perfect Il Villaggio complex which are bungalows and villas with patios and gardens and

all the mod cons you would expect for young families. My ‘home’ during my stay was in one of the southernmost bungalows called the ‘Le Dune,’ a stone’s throw from the beach and a retreat from the busier areas of the resort.

Every suite within ‘Le Dune’ has its own tropical garden and patio, a luxurious bathroom with a rainforest shower, whirlpool bathtub and French windows which looked out on to immense tropical greenery in front of the idyllic ocean horizon.

With such a huge range of things done well, the choices presented to me were numerous. Weightloss bootcamps hit the beach in the morning and run past the specials boards of the village’s fine dining restaurants: Gordon Ramsay’s La Locanda offering Trattoria-style Spaghetti Carbonara and the Caviar Bar, tucked away on the seafront servingup its namesake, raw seafood and lobster. There is a private pristine beach

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beautiful enough to rival any Caribbean stretch of sand and a plethora of pools and canopied bars where holidaymakers can relax and polish off bottle after bottle of the region’s Sangiovese.

In the spa – recognised as one of the ‘leading spas in the world’ – there are six seawater pools boasting a whole range of health benefits. The ‘method’ of the pools is called Thalassotherapy, a graduating series of temperatures and salt concentrations which act as a treatment and tonic for the body. Stepping into some of the pools, I was immediately swept off my feet. The salt density in some is so intense that you can become weightless upon entry – perfect for the relaxation plan – floatation renders all muscles out of use.

On my second visit to the spa, I received a Sardinian honey and salt exfoliating massage. This consisted of standing in a wooden hut surrounded by greenery and scrubbed with natural sea salt, before honey was drizzled on my body and massaged in. It does not get more

authentically rustic than this.

In contrast, I discovered that the spa also stocks the international skincare brand Murad – reassuringly expensive, high-end and non-rustic.

As an alternative to eating, drinking, sleeping and repeat, you can take part in cooking lesssons at the Forte Gourmet Cooking School. Taking place within the Forte Gourmet Restaurant, there is an emphasis on theory and

special Sardinian pasta, and we also cooked pasta en papillote - the kind of treatment I thought only fish received.

The resort has its own kitchen garden and as well as these fun and informal cooking classes, guests can enjoy a tour around the gardens with the chefs, learning and tasting as they go.

Most excitingly for food buffs, the resort often brings in culinary-greats to head up the gourmet restaurants and to give lessons. Gordon Ramsay regularly makes appearances at special gala dinners and hosts classes, as does Rocco Iannone, a Michelin-starred chef from Naples who takes over the chic white space that is Forte Gourmet every summer from the end of June until the end of August. The opportunity to grill world-renowned chefs while tucking into their fare is just too juicy an opportunity to miss.

The thinking behind most resort holidays is that you never have to leave the surroundings of the resort, and this very fact might scare people off. With

Gordon Ramsay regularly makes an appearance as does Michelinstarred chef Rocco Iannone technique. The on-site chefs teach guests how to make Sardinian dishes with fresh ingredients. We learnt to make a perfectly smooth creamy tomato sauce, with the juicy Camona tomato typical to the region and with the largest fresh and fragrant basil leaves that I have ever seen.

The sauce accompanied little balls of

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Forte Resort, I didn’t actually want to leave. It is very easy to venture out and explore the island in a hire car if you wish, but between the go-karting, spa trips, 21 eateries of varying styles, the serene beach, kids clubs, shopping arcade featuring world-renowned luxury brands and evening stage shows in the Piazza Maria Luigia (I saw the Gipsy Kings during my visit) – every personality and preference is catered for. ‘If you can do it, do it well’, is their motto, and they certainly do.

Seven nights at Forte Village Resort, Sardinia from £991 per person on a half board basis staying at the 4* Il Villaggio, based on two adults sharing a room. Price includes return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow and airport transfers.

Booked through Sardatur Holidays (020 8940 8399 / sardatur-holidays. co.uk) For further information on Forte Village Resort please visit fortevillageresort.com or call +39 070 9218818 87

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HOLLAND PARK CHAIR The impressive new building for Holland Park School opens to pupils this month, with a range of specially designed furniture to match the stylish building. Designed by Russell Pinch and made by Ercol, the Holland Park chair comes with arms (for teachers) and without (for pupils) and is hardwearing enough for the classroom as well as elegant enough for local homes. It’s available exclusively at pinchdesign.com at £400 for the armchair and £335 for the side chair.

LET THERE BE LIGHT

Discovered at Tent London’s recent 100% Norway show was the über cool ‘L/Lamp’ by Sylvia Holthen and Birgitte Due Madsen. Not only is the minimalist design reminiscent of a contemporary art installation, but the lamp is comprised of unglazed porcelain that encapsulates the energy-saving bulb, meaning that the otherwise cold light is transformed into a much warmer glow. tentlondon.co.uk

INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS A HAPPY HOME

Beautiful, happy things are the order of the day at Isak, the Scandinavian design brand that fuses retro and modern design with warmth, wit and simplicity. We love the Owl and the Pussycat wallpaper, plus the adorable range of ceramics. isak.co.uk

FLY HIGH New additions to Toikka’s beautiful glass flock include the puffball, the grass eider and the bullfinch, and they’re all available at Skandium in time for Christmas.

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THE FRONT FIREPLACE IS SURROUNDED

BY A THICK BAND OF WONDERFUL GLOSSY BROWN TILES, REMINISCENT OF THE SHINY BROWN PAPER IN A SMART BOX OF CHOCOLATES. THEY INTRODUCE AN EDGE OF GLAMOUR INTO A SCHEME THAT IS OTHERWISE QUITE RESTRAINED. CERTAINLY, THEY ARE IN DRAMATIC CONTRAST TO THE ROUGH TEXTURE AND MONOLITHIC OUTLINE OF THE CAST CONCRETE BENCH THAT RUNS ACROSS THE FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE

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RECLAIMING

ABOVE THE MODERNIST PROPORTIONS OF THE CALLUM INNES PAINTINGS ARE ECHOED IN THE DESIGN OF THIS. RATHER THAN GIVING SPACE TO ANOTHER ARTWORK, THE TILED SURFACE IS BROKEN UP BY A MIRROR AND TWO SLIM STRIPS OF METAL THAT CONTINUE THE PERPENDICULAR LINES FORMED

BY THE TWO AXES OF THE FIREPLACE ITSELF

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This city terrace was designed to suit the needs of a family with young children by NW10 salvage design company Retrouvius.

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ABOVE LEFT AND TOP RIGHT THE STARTING POINTS FOR THE DÉCOR IN THESE ROOMS WERE TWO BEAUTIFUL CALLUM INNES PAINTINGS OWNED BY THE CLIENTS. THE TONAL COLOUR PALETTE OF THESE PAINTINGS PROVIDED A BASE SET OF STONY COLOURS THAT WERE USED IN THE RUGS, THE FLOORBOARDS AND THE UPHOLSTERY. TOUCHES OF BUTTERCUP YELLOW WERE INTRODUCED TO BRIGHTEN THE SPACE

When sharing a house with young children, it’s easy to get so caught up in the day-to-day that you forget the quieter, less frenetic moments that a family can enjoy together. This project was all about creating a living space that was at once culturally fulfilling for the parents and perfect for relaxed Sunday afternoons en famille.

With all the bustle of family life, the living room on the ground floor of this home had gradually turned into a dumping ground for overspill from the hallway, cluttered with buggies and scooters. The basement kitchen had become the heart of the home by default, and the clients were desperate for a

comfortable room where they could play and listen to music, or hang out with their children.

The first stage in the transformation was to create a storage space in the front garden

It’s a kind of luscious minimalism to accommodate scooters, bicycles and prams. This allowed the living room to be returned to its original function. At some stage, a wall had been removed between what were originally two separate rooms to

create a single space. As a result, the conjoined room had two doorways to the hall. One door was replaced with a large pane of glass, which allows light to flow into the hallway from the windows at the back of the room, and gives anyone entering an inviting view of the garden.

Because there are so few pieces of furniture in the room, each one has to act almost as a piece of sculpture, so it needed crisp shapes full of personality; not squashy country-style sofas. It’s a kind of luscious minimalism; the space looks very elegant so long as it’s not cluttered. When considering an interior such as this, it is important to be realistic about the 95

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LEFT AND PREVIOUS PAGE TO PREVENT ANYONE FROM WALKING INTO THIS GLASS PANEL, FOUR DECORATIVE GILDED DIVIDERS SALVAGED FROM A CHURCH WERE POSITIONED IN FRONT OF IT. THEY CREATE A BEAUTIFUL FOCAL POINT IN THE HALLWAY (RIGHT) LEADING THE EYE TO THE BACK RECEPTION ROOM AND THE GARDEN BEYOND

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Design for living The In:Style Direct showroom at Imperial Wharf is now two years old. Absolutely talks to design director Mansi Mehra about the brand’s success at homestaging and interior design

Tell us more about In:Style Direct’s background in interior design.

For almost 10 years, we’ve specialised in designing and furnishing interiors for homeowners and rental investors in prime central London. This ranges from complete refurbishment programmes to our trademark range of design-led furnishing packages. We also work with leading property developers furnishing showhomes in new developments across the capital.

Increasingly we were being asked by private individuals to stage their homes, this could mean dressing a property to sell, to let, or simply to live in.

Why do you think In:Style Direct has developed such a loyal following?

We offer designer quality – without the designer price tag. Our furnishings and soft furnishings are not only stylish but well made, but more than that, they offer real value for money. We have our own soft

furnishing collections, all designed and manufactured in-house, so with no middleman, we can give a fast turnaround and keep prices down. The emphasis is on creating a distinctive, high end look but at an affordable price.

Why do you think homestaging is becoming so popular?

Homestaging helps to sell a property faster – and for the best price. Equally, a property will let more quickly if it is presented as a home where a tenant can picture themselves living. Over 85% of the rental properties we furnish are let within a week.

We recently dressed a two bedroom apartment in Lennox Gardens, Chelsea that had remained unlet for 11 weeks, despite being newly refurbished. We furnished it and it got rented the next day at £1,400 per week. In St John’s Wood we staged a three bedroom apartment in a mansion block and it sold for the full asking price within five weeks.

How is In:Style Direct different to other interior design companies?

Our turnaround times and the affordability factor. A client may want help creating an interior that reflects their personality, or they may want to make better use of the space they have without the expense of using an architect.

Often clients simply don’t have time to put together a new look themselves. We have a large warehouse where we hold a lot of stock and as we make all our own soft furnishings and window treatments, we’re able to achieve a unique look within a week if need be.

Putting your own stamp on a property needn’t cost the earth or take months to bring together.

People are rediscovering living on a budget and we want to inspire them.

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COLVILLE TERRACE, W11 A wonderful first floor, one bedroom apartment with fabulous ceiling height and a south facing terrace. The apartment is in excellent condition throughout and is superbly located on Colville Terrace, in the heart of Notting Hill.

ÂŁ850,000 Leasehold JSA Winkworth Notting Hill, 020 7727 3227

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Avondale Park Hall W11 £6,000,000 Designed by Powell-Tuck Associates, one of the foremost Architects for residential design in the country, this stunning house has been finished to an incredibly high standard. The beautiful, contemporary reception space boasts a large open plan kitchen/reception room with double height ceilings leading out to the private garden, a further reception room and a study. The bedroom accommodation includes three double bedrooms (two en suite), three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Freehold. Joint Sole Agents.

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Gloucester Road SW7 ÂŁ3,500,000 A unique opportunity to acquire this striking and beautifully refurbished Victorian terraced house with a large west facing garden.

Occupying over 2,000 sqft, this generously proportioned Grade II listed home has recently been completely refurbished and now comprises two reception rooms, a separate kitchen, a superb patio garden, four double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a roof terrace. The property is situated at the northern end of Gloucester Road, opposite Kensington Gate. Freehold. Joint Sole Agents.

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Pottery Lane W11 £3,250,000 This beautifully presented house is located in a sought after enclave moments from Notting Hill. The exceptional accomodation includes magnificent interconnecting rooms on the ground floor with a modern kitchen leading out to a private patio, a large master suite, a further four double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a fantastic roof garden. Freehold. Sole Agents.

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Radley Mews W8 £1,750,000 Located on a quiet cobbled mews in the heart of Kensington close to the open spaces of Kensington Gardens and Holland Park, this beautifully presented house boasts a large reception room leading out to a private terrace, a modern kitchen, three bedrooms (one en suite), two further bathrooms and a garage. Freehold. Sole Agents.

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Westbourne Park Road W11 £3,300,000 This wide, well proportioned house currently provides reception space arranged over two floors, which include a large kitchen/dining room and an elegant first floor reception room, enjoying fantastic light from two large sash windows. The bedroom accommodation includes a large master suite and three further double bedrooms served by a family bathroom. This grand house further benefits from a private south facing terrace accessed from the kitchen and a large, south facing walled garden. Freehold. Sole Agents.

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Elgin Crescent W11 ÂŁ1,295 per week This stunning apartment is situated within an elegant period property backing onto pretty communal gardens. The apartment has been beautifully refurbished and boasts a large stunning reception room and modern kitchen. The bedroom accommodation comprises two large bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as a separate study area/guest bedroom and a small shower room. The flat also benefits from direct access to stunning communal gardens.

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Bank House W8 £850 per week

Tavistock Road W11 £895 per week

This recently refurbished apartment is located on the first floor of a period property on Kensington High Street opposite Hyde Park. The flat boasts an open plan reception room, two bedrooms with fitted storage, a large private terrace and lift access.

This stunning maisonette is situated on the raised and lower ground floors of a Victorian house close to Portobello Road. The property comprises an open plan kitchen/reception room, a study, guest WC, two large double bedrooms and two contemporary bathrooms.

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Holland Park W11 £795 per week

Elsham Road W14 £500 per week

Situated moments from Holland Park in a handsome villa, this beautiful apartment comprises a modern and fully equipped kitchen, a simply stunning reception room with access to west facing communal gardens and a spacious bedroom with an en suite shower room.

Having undergone extensive refurbishment, this stunning apartment offers excellent living accommodation including a bright and airy open plan kitchen and reception room with wooden floors, a modern bathroom, a lovely master bedroom with excellent storage and a smaller second bedroom.

HOLLAND PARK: 020 7605 6890 lets.hol@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Abbotsbury Road W14 A substantial and unusually wide, detached house which backs on to Holland Park.

Entrance hall • Drawing room • Dining room • Large kitchen • Study • Family/ playroom • Master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom • 4 further bedrooms, 2 en suite • Garden with outdoor swimming pool • Garage • Off-street parking

Guide price £13,750,000 Holland Park & Notting Hill 020 7371 1111 gareth.jones@carterjonas.co.uk

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Cleveland Square W2 An immaculately presented and rarely available lateral property on Cleveland Square. This property has been finished to an exceptional standard and offers wonderful views over the garden square.

Private entrance • Reception room • Kitchen/breakfast room • 3 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms & 1 en suite shower room • Access to communal gardens

Guide price £3,250,000 Share of freehold

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Portobello Road W11

Lucerne Mews W8

This fabulous house is arranged over three floors and is located in the heart of Notting Hill.

A charming first floor mews property situated in a quiet cobbled mews.

Reception room • Kitchen/dining room • 2 bedrooms Bathroom • Roof terrace

Spacious open-plan kitchen/reception room • Double bedroom Shower room • Private entrance

£995 per week

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Queensdale Place W11

Melbury Road W14

A recently refurbished, architecturally designed contemporary house.

A unique studio house arranged over three floors and extending to over 3,300 sq ft/306 sq m.

Spacious open plan first floor reception/kitchen/dining room 3 double bedrooms • Additional bedroom/study • 2 en suite bathrooms • Shower room • Private terrace

£1,850 per week

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Double-height reception room • Kitchen • Library/media room 5 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms • Paved patio garden

£3,500 per week

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CHEPSTOW ROAD, W2 £1,200 per week long let £1,550 per week short let

A fantastic three bedroom property offering great entertaining space in the heart of Notting Hill.

The first floor features a bright and formal reception room adjacent to a large country style kitchen/dining room with French doors and a spiral staircase leading to the private garden below. The top floor houses two double bedrooms, a stylish en suite shower room and supplimentary guest bathroom. With the added advantage of its own private entrance, the ground floor accomodates the third bedroom/home study room whilst the lower ground floor offers exceptional storage space extending to 30.’

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PEMBRIDGE SQUARE, W2 ÂŁ2,950 per week long let

A beautiful three bedroom garden maisonette combining impressive proportions, traditional features and inspiring contemporary design.

This exemplary property is arranged over the ground and lower ground floors of a substantial double fronted villa and offers fantastic family accommodation in a hugely sought after location. Featuring a superb dual aspect reception room with an abundance of natural light, there is a bright and formal dining room and a sizeable contemporary kitchen/breakfast room.

Elsewhere there are three double bedrooms, two of which are en suite, alongside access to private and communal gardens.

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LINDEN GARDENS, W2 £1,275,000 Share of Freehold

An amazing two double bedroom apartment, designed by Tigg & Coll Architects.

Dark oak wood floors run throughout the bright reception room into a contemporary, fully fitted kitchen which features composite stone work tops and Calacatta marble splashbacks. The master bedroom has a mirrored dressing area that leads to a stylish, limestone en suite shower room. Elsewhere there is a second bedroom and a smart guest bathroom with a chic Arabescato marble topped bath. The pièce de résistance of this awe-inspiring property: a remarkable decked/ landscaped roof garden with panoramic views across London.

17 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2EU

Email: info@domusnova.com Tel: 0207 727 1717 Fax: 0207 727 2030 Web: www.domusnova.com Domus loves: vintage designs at Merchant Archive, Kensington Park Road

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POTTERY LANE, W11 ÂŁ3,250,000 Freehold

Beautifully interior-designed throughout, this superb family home offers five double bedrooms in a much sought-after location.

The ground floor houses a large living space incorporating relaxed and formal seating areas and a contemporary kitchen/dining area. From here glass doors lead directly onto an enclosed rear garden. The floor below encompasses a fantastic bedroom suite plus a useful laundry/utility room. The two upper floors consist of four double bedrooms with bespoke fitted wardrobes, two gorgeous bathrooms and a spectacular roof terrace with commanding views.

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

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live and breathe Bayswater. It is my home, my place of work and where I raise my family. Appreciating its historic buildings, convenience and cultural offering is difficult to do unless you experience it as a resident. My home in Gloucester Terrace, which I share with my wife and twin boys, Sonny and Dexter, is totally in the thick of it. From the quiet garden squares of Cleveland through to the hustle and bustle of Queensway to the boutiques and quaint village atmosphere of Westbourne Grove, the rich diversity of it all is quite unique.

I’ve been selling property in the area for the past 26 years, since I left school and have seen it change tremendously over the years. In my opinion, it has never been so good nor offered as much as it does today. Half a mile from my front door is St Mary’s Hospital, where our little boys were delivered three months early, making it our second home until we could take them home. Next door to that is Paddington Station which is home to the Heathrow Express and offers travel to the rest of the UK and beyond. It’s quite a luxury being able to wheel your suitcase a few minutes from your front door to catch a train, or even a plane.

A five-minute walk westwards and we’re at the cinema in Whiteley’s or at our favourite Chinese restaurant, Gold Mine, while a few minutes more will bring us to our favourite pub, The Walmer Castle in Ledbury Road. A shuffle further down the road will find you shopping the antique markets of Portobello Road. And I don’t need to mention how close Hyde Park is. My boys have the best backyard.

The property market here over the past ten years has been interesting to say the least.

Property prices in W2, although briefly affected by the credit crunch, have now increased by over 15% since the heady levels of 2007 and continue to rise. Recent reports of a family home in Notting Hill which was purchased for just under a million pounds in 1993 and sold last month for £35 million have created quite a deal of excitement and conversation among local residents. It’s true that we’ve seen prices rise considerably in this area over the past ten years. This summer has been quite exceptional and I noticed that the quarter from July to September was our most successful this year, despite the high number of bank holidays and other exciting distractions. As has been the case for the last few years, we suffer from a lack of suitable stock for our prime purchasers, so are constantly in search of homes; especially in the sought after locations of Cleveland Square, Queens Gardens and Cravenhill Gardens. As can be expected in this part of London, we have a high percentage of international buyers, particularly from the Middle East.

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St Albans Mansion 2,041 sq ft (190 sq m)

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An impressive and beautifully presented four bedroom flat, occupying approximately 2,041 sq ft, on the raised ground floor of this well maintained portered mansion block, with the advantage of having excellent entertaining space, including a wonderful kitchen/breakfast room.

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A beautifully presented two bedroom maisonette on the ground and lower ground floor of an attractive stucco fronted building.

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Absolutely’s monthly overview of the market ABBOTSBURY ROAD, HOLLAND PARK W14 This substantial and unusually wide detached house backs on to Holland Park and has a good sized garden (with an outdoor swimming pool) as well as off-street parking and an integral garage. The house extends to approximately 5,553 sq.ft.

This spectacular house is set behind a large front garden and provides excellent entertaining space with four generous reception rooms leading off a large entrance hall on the ground floor. To the rear is a wonderful landscaped garden which backs on to Holland Park. On the first floor, there is a master bedroom suite which overlooks the garden and has

views beyond over Holland Park and a further four double bedrooms (two en suite) as well as a family bathroom.

A large office/family room occupies the whole second floor. The house further benefits from off-street parking as well as an integral garage.

Abbotsbury Road runs along the western edge of Holland Park and so is very well located for the many amenities of both Holland Park Avenue and Kensington High Street while also allowing easy access out of London to Heathrow Airport. ÂŁ13,750,000 f/h through Carter Jonas LLP; 020 7371 1111 carterjonas.co.uk

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The choice is yours for dream living: rent or buy? The owner is happy to let or sell this top floor (with lift) one bedroom apartment with an absolutely stunning roof terrace.

Full width reception with vaulted ceiling, kitchen, cloakroom, bathroom and dressing area onto master bedroom. Far-reaching views from terrace to the London Eye and the Gherkin. £1,195,000 long leasehold or rent at £650 per week.

Rickman, 020 7937 9777 rickmanproperties.com

ALEXANDER STREET, W2

The apartment is set over the top two floors of a beautiful period property.

There is a bright reception room with a remote control gas fire place and built in sound system that leads to a stunning Italian kitchen with Smeg appliances and Liebherr fridge freezer. The master bedroom features fitted wardrobes and a sumptuous ensuite bathroom with underfloor heating and heated mirrors. The second bedroom also benefits from built in storage and another stylish ensuite.

A smart staircase of glass, steel and wood spans the two floors and continues up to a private roof terrace that offers panoramic views of London. £1350 per week Through Wilfords, 020 7361 0400; wilfords.com

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with Rollo Miles from John D Wood & Co. Cambridge Gardens W10

A very well proportioned, larger than average, one bedroom apartment located on the raised ground floor of this period double fronted villa.

The main feature of this property is its reception room with high ceilings and a south facing bay window. There is a separate kitchen, a good size bathroom and a superb double bedroom looking over the garden. Cambridge Gardens is a tree lined street just off Ladbroke Grove and is close to the local shops and the Ladbroke Grove Underground station.

Portobello Road and Kensington Park Road are within range with their excellent choice of bars, restaurants and shops.

Guide Price £675,000 Share of Freehold Through John D Wood & Co., 020 7727 2233, johndwood.co.uk

HOLLAND PARK AVENUE, W11

Hamptons International successfully let this property on a long term corporate let breaking the record for the highest recorded weekly rent ever achieved by Hamptons in the Holland Park area. An amazing family house which has been meticulously modernised with five bedrooms and three bathrooms in the original house, a separate two bedroom apartment and a private swimming pool. The property is set over four floors with a large kitchen and dining area, cinema room and small study. The stairs then lead you down to a sub-basement nanny flat with two bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over 1000sq ft. Further down to sub basement level two is an amazing swimming pool with steam room and changing facilities. The house is moments from Notting Hill Gate as well as the shops and boutiques of Holland Park. £10,000 per week through Hamptons, 020 7937 9372, KensingtonLettings@hamptons-int.com; hamptons.co.uk

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I am proud and privileged to be returning to my roots. I grew up in Leamington Road Villas, W11 and more recently lived on St Marks Road, W10. I know Ladbroke Grove, North Kensington and Notting Hill like the back of my hand thanks to spending most of my 38 years back and forth around the Portobello Road.

Throughout my childhood I lived in a series of unmodernised properties which my parents transformed through renovation and decoration selling them to move on to the next project - it would be fair to say that property is in my blood. Now I am married, my extended family includes an architect and a judge who sits on the Leasehold Valuation Tribunals. My background

combined with my enjoyment of meeting people, showing property and negotiating, means I love every day of my job.

What is unique about John D Wood & Co. is that as a manager I still sell property.

My role is not only to run a team and bring new instructions to the market but also to keep my ear to the ground and continue to show properties to applicants. By doing so I keep my finger on the pulse and can see both sides of the market from a buyer’s and seller’s point of view – a crucial skill when meeting clients to discuss the sale of their property.

John D Wood & Co. will be a great addition to Ladbroke Grove by bringing a fresh yet traditional approach to selling and letting property. In the 140 years the company has been trading many things have changed, but its core values have not. We promise to give you the right advice whether you decide to sell or not and to keep you informed on what is going on with the property market.

In these uncertain times it is important to acknowledge that high standards can persist and an organisation can continue to operate with integrity, trust and professionalism.

John D Wood & Co. is a local, proactive, reliable, experienced and successful estate agency. If you are thinking of selling or letting your property, or looking to move into the Ladbroke Grove area, we would be delighted to help you. Please call us on 020 7229 2356 or pop into our new office at 136a Lancaster Road, London, W11.

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CHEPSTOW ROAD, W2 FOR SALE A magnificent five floor house forming part of an elegant terrace, with a self-contained garden flat in the basement. Approx. 2,306 sq ft.

5 bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms, 3 receptions, utility, cloakroom, terrace, front and rear garden.

Freehold Guide Price £2,850,000

TALBOT ROAD, W2 FOR SALE An attractive period house in this wonderful Notting Hill location. With beautifully presented rooms with solid American white oak floors throughout.

2 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms, 2 receptions, cloakroom, patio garden.

Freehold Share Guide Price £1,700,000

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IVERNA GARDENS, W8 An elegant 1st floor flat decorated with great flair and imagination, ready for immediate occupation. Well presented with excellent proportions throughout including interconnecting reception rooms leading on to a balcony.

3 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms, shower room, double reception room, entrance hall, balcony, lift, porter.

Freehold Share Guide Price ÂŁ2,750,000

KENSINGTON COURT MANSIONS, W8 An elegant apartment in this prestigious period, portered, mansion block, presented in good decorative condition with well proportioned rooms and has undergone complete refurbishment of the communal areas.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, entrance hall, access to communal gardens.

Lease to 2972 Guide Price ÂŁ1,500,000

KENSINGTON 020 7908 1100 kensington@johndwood.co.uk

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ADDISON ROAD, W14 An elegant Victorian family house spanning four floors, with the advantage of a west facing 58 ft garden and off-street parking. Offering excellent accommodation and entertaining space. Approx. 3,068 sq ft.

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), 2 shower rooms, 2 reception rooms, dining room, utility room.

Freehold Guide Price £4,950,000

2 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms, cloakroom, terrace.

Freehold Share Guide Price £1,450,000

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Kempsford Gardens, SW5. Guide price: ÂŁ1,350,000

Wilfords London is an independent estate agency based in the heart of Kensington. We sell and rent London’s finest properties offering you a bespoke service and outstanding results

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Kensington Garden Square, W2

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2001 Sq. Ft/186 Sq. M | 2 Bedrooms | Share of Freehold | City of Westminster This stylish two-bedroom apartment has been beautifully designed throughout and occupies the first and second floors of this grand white stucco fronted period building.

Wilfords London, 6 Holland Street W8 4LT wilfords.com

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Addison Crescent, W14

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1,444 Sq Ft / 134 Sq M | 3 Bedrooms | Share of Freehold | The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea This Immaculately refurbished property has a very large double reception room with high ceilings, it’s own private entrance and off street parking.

Wilfords London, 6 Holland Street W8 4LT wilfords.com

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Alexander Street, W2

ÂŁ1350 per week

1,291 Sq. Ft / 120 Sq. M | 2 Bedrooms | Long let | City of Westminster A stunning, interior designed, split level apartment situated on a quiet tree lined street close to Westbourne Grove and benefitting from a large, sunny roof terrace.

Wilfords London, 6 Holland Street W8 4LT wilfords.com

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Freehold ÂŁ2,850,000 Notting Hill office bc@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 4805

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Sutherland Place Notting Hill W2 A beautifully presented period house in the ever popular Artesian Village area of Notting Hill. As one of the largest family houses in the Artesian area this stunning property boasts spacious accommodation throughout with highlights including a 34ft+ kitchen/dining room, a magnificent first floor drawing room and an indulgent second floor master suite.

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite), cloakroom, drawing room, family room, kitchen, dining room, study/bedroom, utility room, wine cellar, balcony, front and rear gardens.

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Chepstow Place Notting Hill W2 An impressive three bedroom duplex apartment (162 sq m/1,750 sq ft approx.) occupying a prime Notting Hill position. This beautiful property boasts a south/westerly aspect on the corner of Chepstow Place and Dawson Place. The large interconnecting kitchen/ dining room flows into a magnificent drawing room with many period features including high ceilings, traditional shutters and a glorious fireplace. 3 bedrooms, en suite shower room, bathroom, drawing room, dining room, kitchen, study, utility room, patio.

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Victorian Elegance

Portland Road Holland Park W11 An impeccably presented four bedroom townhouse (178 sq m/1,916 sq ft approx.) in a much sought after Holland Park location. This beautiful property offers period charm in abundance with the contemporary highlights required for modern family living; such as the stunning open-plan Mark Wilkinson kitchen/dining room, with separate utility room and cloakroom. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, cloakroom, reception room, open-plan kitchen/dining room, study, utility room, conservatory, storage, garden.

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Finstock Road North Kensington W10 An elegant Edwardian house (192 sq m/2,067 sq ft approx.) on one of the St Quintin Estates most sought after streets. There are a wealth of period features along side clean modern design, resulting in a beautiful family home. Finstock Road runs just off Oxford Gardens, parallel to St Helens Gardens close to local shops. 5 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, 2 cloakrooms, reception room, kitchen, dining room, study, utility room, patio, front and rear garden.

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Wallingford Avenue North Kensington W10 This outstanding corner house (259 sq m/2,788 sq ft approx.) offers uncompromising family accommodation with possibly the best reception spaces in the St Quintin conservation area. The house has many unique features such as large south facing windows, a whopping reception room with access to the west facing garden and bundles of period features. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), cloakroom, open plan reception room/dining room, kitchen, cellar, outbuilding, garden, eaves storage.

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Brook Green 020 7603 5181

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Hidden Gem

Wallingford Avenue North Kensington W10 A unique opportunity to let this beautifully presented family house. The property boasts fantastic entertaining space which leads onto a pretty west facing garden. Wallingford Avenue is a quiet residential road within walking distance to local shops and cafes. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), double reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, utility room, garden.

Period Elegance

Pembridge Gardens Notting Hill W2 A spacious duplex apartment situated on the ground and lower ground floors of a stunning period property. Benefitting from high ceilings, original period features, wood flooring and stylish decor. 4 bedrooms, shower room, wet room, en suite bathroom with sauna, reception room, kitchen, cloakroom, front and rear patio gardens.

Unfurnished ÂŁ1,925 per week Notting Hill office kf@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 5388

Unfurnished ÂŁ1,700 per week Notting Hill office kf@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 5388

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Contemporary Living

Smallbrook Mews Bayswater W2

Furnished ÂŁ995 per week

A beautiful mews house that has been recently refurbished. The property benefits from Notting Hill office wooden flooring and contemporary decor. Located just off Westbourne Terrace the kf@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk property is situated within walking distance of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. 3 020 7221 5388 bedrooms, bathroom, en suite shower room, reception room, kitchen, cloakroom.

Garden Delight

Avondale Park Gardens Holland Park W11

Furnished/Unfurnished ÂŁ925 per week

A stunning Victorian cottage with an open plan design, ideal for entertaining. The property Notting Hill office has a contemporary finish with oak wood flooring in the reception rooms and a beautiful, substantial rear garden. 3 bedrooms, bathroom, en suite shower room, double reception kf@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 5388 room, kitchen, front and rear gardens, communal garden.

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Completely at home in London Whether you want to buy, sell, let or rent, we’re completely at home in London and best placed to help you.

Visit kfh.co.uk or your local KFH branch in Bayswater.

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Cleveland Square, Bayswater, W2 £3,250,000 Leasehold Bayswater 020 7724 1222 Email sbw@kfh.co.uk

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A magnificent, double fronted lateral apartment with handsome private entrance and wonderful high ceilings, located on this desirable garden square, moments from Hyde Park.

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Lateral conversion Private entrance Magnificent drawing room Impressive modern kitchen Three double bedrooms Three bathrooms Private gardens Near Paddington station

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St Petersburgh Mews, Bayswater, W2 £1,250,000 Freehold Bayswater 020 7724 1222 Email sbw@kfh.co.uk

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A charming three bedroom house located within a peaceful cobbled mews, conveniently surrounded by a host of local amenities including Kensington Gardens and the shops and restaurants of Queensway.

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Bright mews house Three bedrooms Two bathrooms (one en suite) Spacious reception room Kitchen/breakfast room Integral garage Short walk to Hyde Park Excellent transport links

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Garway Road, Bayswater, W2 £1,595,000 Leasehold Bayswater 020 7724 1222 Email sbw@kfh.co.uk

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An unusually spacious flat boasting bright generously proportioned accommodation, located directly off fashionable Westbourne Grove and within easy walking distance of Kensington Gardens.

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MARC VON GRUNDHERR ON THE BENEFITS OF RENTING A HOME

PROPERTY

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DOUGLAS AND GORDON CHRISTMAS

Each year Douglas and Gordon helps Kids Company to ensure that over 2,000 food hampers are hand delivered to families most in need over the Christmas period.

Kids Company’s services and support empower children who have experienced enormous challenges to lead positive and fulfilling lives. D&G travels through its area on 6 December collecting donations of non-perishable food and new, packaged toys. If you’re not in on the day, your local D&G office will happily accept any donations until the big day. They will be operating skeleton staff all day but usual service won’t be too hampered, and after all, it is for a very good cause.

DEMAND OUTSTRIPS SUPPLY James Kerman, Director, Winkworth Both sales and lettings business has been brisk in North Kensington over the past month with September proving to be one of the busiest on record for new lettings agreed. We have seen an influx of new landlords, keen to negotiate with an ever increasing number of tenants. The sales of good one and two bedroom rental investment properties are as strong as ever and we have seen three sales agreed recently with offers from up to eight difference buyers, proving that for the right type of property at the right price, there are plenty of potential buyers waiting in the wings.

020 7727 0158, jkerman@winkworth.co.uk

Buying a property can be expensive.

Renting may be your only choice – but it does offer real advantage. There is no mortgage to get, no legal fees or stamp duty to pay. Just a deposit and a month’s rent up front can get you into a rental property within 24 hours – subject to good references, of course.

But it’s not just the costs. There’s the flexibility and freedom too: if your needs change, you change jobs or start a family, renting means you simply find another property, give notice and move.

If your child needs a good school place, find a home in the catchment area of a good school and move in. Don’t like the area or find parking difficult? Just move.

And there’s the ease of living in a rental home. The landlord handles maintenance and repairs, taking care of any problems – and the bill. Most properties are furnished and have everything – even down to a toaster.

Simplicity itself.

WELCOMING A NEW FACE TO THE JACKSON-STOPS & STAFF HOLLAND PARK TEAM Educated at the Oratory school in Berkshire, Alliance Francaise Paris and Aberystwyth University, Sebastian, after a brief stint in the city as a commodity broker, has dedicated his life to running his own property company in west London. He now hopes, with his wealth of agency experience, to help develop and expand the sales department of Jackson-Stops & Staff’s Holland Park office whilst covering for Katy Brennan’s maternity leave.

In his spare time Sebastian enjoys playing and watching most sports, is a full member of MCC and possesses both a racer’s driving and private pilot’s licence. Sebastian believes the sales market in the Holland Park, Notting Hill and Kensington areas remains extremely buoyant, with a distinct shortage of vendors to satisfy strong buyer demand.

Sebastian Anduze, Sales Manager 020 7727 5111

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Good things to report: our market is busy. Having left our slow summer behind, autumn has been fantastic so far. We have been dealing with an exceptionally exciting property in Linden Gardens this month. Owned by an older lady who sadly passed away, the derelict lower ground floor flat has finally gone to sealed bids, having had numerous viewers, the highest level we have had on one property for a little while.

We’re hoping for a great result and will leave the torch for the lucky winning bidder (there is no electricity).

In between work, we do occasionally get spoilt and have a party which leads me onto our summer bash at the Westminster Boating Base. It was a great night, full of canapés, champagne and unbelievable dancing skills (namely the quiet ones). Next stop – the Christmas party, whose venue is kept a secret right up until the day before.

Have a good November.

Maddie Lewington, 020 7727 7777; dng.co.uk

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Sebastian Deangelis, Sales Manager, Anscombe & Ringland MY FAVOURITE RESTAURANT IS...

E & O, 14 Blenheim Crescent, for delicious Pan-Asian cuisine.

I’m also excited about the new shed restaurant opposite our office on 122 Palace Gardens Terrace. The menu does look quite inviting.

THE BEST KEPT SECRET IS...

Kyoto Garden, a beautiful Japanese garden in Holland Park. It’s incredibly tranquil, great for unwinding.

THE FINEST PLACE FOR A COCKTAIL IS...

Trailer Happiness, 177 Portobello Road.

I recommend the Volcano, less of a cocktail, more of a hangover in a volcanoshaped glass. Just don’t have too many on a work night.

THE MOST STYLISH BOUTIQUE IS...

MARKET COMMENT KATE FLYNN, LETTINGS, BECTIVE LESLIE MARSH Over the last couple of months we have seen a strong market in lettings, at all levels. We have achieved some very strong prices for properties finished to an exceptionally high specification, with some landlords securing premium prices without even bringing their property to the open market.

Demand remains high at the upper end of the market (£4,000 per week plus), with a shortage of stock to meet these applicants requirements. The corporate market, as ever, is strongly present.

There has been a rise in stock, which landlords have had to adjust to by aligning their rent expectations with market dynamics, but it is looking like we will have a busy end to the year.

020 7221 5388

Paul Smith at 122 Kensington Park Road. You’ll always find me in there purchasing the odd shirt and tie.

A LOST HOUR WOULD BE SPENT...

I wish I had a lost hour, but if I did it would be spent trawling Portobello antiques market in the early hours of the morning trying to find unique pieces and gifts ready for Christmas.

AN EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY IS...

Palace Court, W2, £1,499,950.

Contact Anscombe and Ringland’s Notting Hill branch, 020 7727 7227

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Campden Hill Road, W8 - £1,295 per week, Part Furnished/ Unfurnished.

A beautiful maisonette in this secure development with 24 hour security. The property features spacious living , three double bedrooms and parquet wooden flooring.

Stafford Terrace, W8 - £2,950 per week, furnished Road, W8 - £750 per week, Furnished.

AMarloes fantastic 3 bedroom maisonette on the sought after streets of the Phillimore Estate. The property has wooden floors throughout, an integrated remote A spacious sound two bedroom in this underfloor sought afterheating, porteredamansion block.

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Gold Winner in Best for Property Management Gold Winner in Best for Property Management Hamptons International has been crowned Gold Winner in Best for Property Management and at the 2011 Lettings Agency of the Year Awards

Hamptons International has been crowned Gold Winner in Best for Property Management and at the 2011 Lettings Agency of the Year Awards in association with The Sunday Times and The Times, recognising Hamptons’ commitment to exceptional customer service and its status as an in association with The Sunday Times and The Times, recognising Hamptons’ commitment to exceptional customer service and its status as an employer of choice. Call us to find out more about how our Property Management Services can help us meet your property requirements. employer of choice. Call us to find out more about how our Property Management Services can help us meet your property requirements.

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Hamptons Notting Hill Sales. 020 7717 5469 nottinghill@hamptons-int.com

Stanley Gardens, W11 - £2,250,000 - Share of Freehold

Portobello Road, W11 - £1,350,000 - Leasehold

An exceptional raised ground floor apartment with fantastic views over beautiful communal gardens, high ceilings and refurbished to exacting details.

A great three bedroom flat. On the world famous Portobello Road a few doors down from the location of the famous book shop in the movie Notting Hill.

Dunworth Mews, W11 - Offers in excess of £1,195,000 - Leasehold

Portobello Road, W11 - Offers in excess of £450,000 - Leasehold

Overlooking Portobello Road this fantastic maisonette offers great entertaining space split-level dining room/kitchen and two roof terraces.

On one of the area’s most favourite, colourful and vibrant streets. A beautifully presented, bright and spacious second floor one bed apartment.

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Hamptons Notting Hill Lettings. 020 7034 0405 nottinghilllettings@hamptons-int.com

Westbourne Gardens, W2 - £425.00 per week furnished

Chevening Road, NW6 - £525.00 per week unfurnished

A stunning period conversation flat over looking Westbourne Gardens, benefiting from a private balcony, wood floors throughout, modern open plan kitchen reception room and double bedroom with fitted wardrobes.

This new luxury apartment comprises two generous bedrooms a spacious kitchen/ living / dining area, a private balcony and use of the landscaped communal garden.

Pembridge Villas, W11 - £1,195.00 per week furnished

St Lawrence Terrace, W10 - £2,250.00 per week unfurnished

A stunning modern and recently refurbished conversion flat with wood floors, good storage and benefiting from a generous garden with private decked area.

A fabulous, newly refurbished five bedroom five bathroom family home with wood floors throughout and a contemporary paved garden. This house is located just moments from the local amenities of Notting Hill Gate and Holland Park.

Gold Winner in Best for Property Management

Hamptons International has been crowned Gold Winner in Best for Property Management and at the 2011 Lettings Agency of the Year Awards in association with The Sunday Times and The Times, recognising Hamptons’ commitment to exceptional customer service and its status as an employer of choice. Call us to find out more about how our Property Management Services can help us meet your property requirements.

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Kensington & Chelsea Music Society – New Season at Leighton House A new season of music from the Kensington and Chelsea Music Society has started at Leighton House. There are still seven concerts in the 2012-2013 programme which brings you a recital every month up until May 2013 – don’t miss them! Mountgrange Heritage is proud to sponsor KCMS for the seventh year running and you can drop in to any of our offices now to pick up a programme or you can read it at mountgrangeheritage.co.uk Kensington Office 020 7937 9976 Notting Hill Office 020 7221 2277 North Kensington Office 020 8960 0181

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Clarendon Road, W11 £2,250 per week A state of the art house situated in an ideal location for Holland Park and Notting Hill. This property has been extensively and thoughtfully refurbished and offers the most amazing contemporary accommodation with floods of light flowing into the property from all angles. Reception room, kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, garden and garage. Furnished/Unfurnished. Sole Agents

020 7221 2277 henrietta @ mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

No matter what your budget, if you’re looking for a place to rent, we’re here to help. Don’t rely solely on the internet as many of our best properties are snapped up before they hit the open market. For a full selection of what the market has to offer call us now to register your details.

Henrietta Soames Associate Director

Kensington Office 020 7937 9976 Notting Hill Office 020 7221 2277 North Kensington Office 020 8960 0181

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Campden Street, W8 ÂŁ2,250,000 Freehold A beautiful south-facing period townhouse situated on the outskirts of the immensely popular Hillgate Village.The house offers well-balanced accommodation and is laid out over three floors with no basement. Campden Street is a peaceful street located to the south of Notting Hill Gate (Central, Circle & District lines).

Double reception room, attractive kitchen, three double bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en suite) and courtyard garden. Sole Agents

020 7221 2277 holly @ mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

When choosing an agent to sell your most important and valuable asset be sure to appoint a firm that is going to work tirelessly on your behalf. An expert in the area is vital and you need someone you can trust who is energetic and strong enough to drive the best deal for you. Mountgrange Heritage is that agent – call us now to discuss your needs.

Michael Wilson Director

Kensington Office 020 7937 9976 Notting Hill Office 020 7221 2277 North Kensington Office 020 8960 0181

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Wynnstay Gardens, W8 £3,395,000 Share of Freehold A truly charming third floor apartment (with lift) benefiting from high ceilings, plenty of natural light and pretty views. Wynnstay Gardens is a beautiful, portered mansion block perfectly positioned for the extensive amenities on Kensington High Street. Reception room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and guest cloakroom. Sole Agents

020 7937 9976 julia @ mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

At Mountgrange Heritage we don’t just see our local area as somewhere we work but as somewhere we belong; our village. We produce our ‘Village Matters’ newsletter to shout about the great businesses and personalities that make up the village. Pick up the latest copy from one of our offices now or read it at mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

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ST QUINTIN AVENUE, NORTH KENSINGTON, W10, £895,000 FREEHOLD OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD Located in thefreehold Wiltshirehouse countryside and built in the location 1960’s as large,Kensington modern country views and3 extremely This unusual in an up and coming in aNorth offershouse 1100 with sq ft far-reaching of living space over floors. Theflexible accommodation with potential to extend further.

Located in the Wiltshire countryside and built in the 1960’s as a large house. property was once home to the local Doctors surgery and is currently set out as a 4 bedroom house with a small patio garden Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garagingr

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Located in the Wiltshire countryside and built in the 1960’s as a large house. a spiral staircase taking you up into what feels like New York loft living at its best. The first floor takes the best of both contemporary and period features combining withroom practicality.

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We will be visiting every street in the D&G area, so if you would like to donate please start putting your non-perishable food and any new, packaged toys aside and our teams will come to your door to collect them. Alternatively, if you could make our collection buckets a little heavier with spare change, that would certainly help!

If you’re not in on the day your local D&G office will happily accept any donations from now until the big day.

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Electric living Notting Hill An impressive and bright newly refurbished two double bedroom apartment in a superb location. This property provides an abundance of storage and benefits from a huge terrace at the rear of the property which is perfect for winter BBQ’s and parties and a small terrace at the front of the property so you can absorb the atmosphere of the Portobello Road. (990 sq.ft/ 92.sq.m)

2 bedrooms (1 en-suite) Open plan reception/kitchen 2 bathrooms Private terraces

Furnished/Unfurnished Unfurnished £2,250 per week £1,000 020 7221 9044

Bright and bijou Holland Park A fabulous light and bright apartment located on the first floor of this converted building. Ideally located within close proximity to Holland Park and walking distance to the fashionable Portobello Road. The property boasts stylish living and neutral décor.

(409 sq.ft/38 sq.m)

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Classic Victorian vicarage West Kensington An imposing, semi-detached, double fronted former Vicarage with classically proportioned rooms providing ideal space for entertaining, set behind a ‘Ruskinian Gothic’ façade.

The house is arranged over only four floors, and is by framed by attractive gardens at the front and rear. The rear of the property additionally offers the potential to extend, subject to the necessary consents.

Auriol Road runs parallel to Edith Road and has good transport links to nearby High Street Kensington, as well as to Barons Court and Kensington Olympia.

(3465 sq.ft/ 322 sq.m) 7 bedrooms 4 reception rooms Kitchen/breakfast room 3 bathrooms Front and rear gardens

Freehold £2,485,000 020 7221 9044 JSA Carter Jonas 020 7371 1111

Paddington central hub Bayswater A bright and spacious two bedroom, two bathroom apartment on the 7th floor of this portered block with lift in a waterside development at Paddington Central. With panoramic views from the winter balcony over Paddington Basin looking to the West End and the City beyond.

Paddington Central surrounds an internal piazza hosting a range of coffee bars, restaurants, dry cleaners, a gym and grocery stores offering a buzzy cosmopolitan lifestyle on your doorstep. (695 sq ft/64.6 sqm) Bedroom Reception room Kitchen Bathroom

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£1,475 pw Furnished £875 pw pw Furn/UnFurnished £1,150 Unfurnished £895 Furn/Unfurn

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Hyde Park 020 7402 9866 Hyde Park 020 020 7402 Highgate 2335 Hampstead 020 8341 7435 9866 9681

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LUXURIOUS LETTINGS

St Lawrence Terrace, W10

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his beautiful house is full of character and charm.

With five bedrooms and five bathrooms, it is the perfect home for a family.

A large luxurious kitchen is set across the whole of the lower ground floor, full of natural light from the large windows. An extended breakfast bar makes a wonderfully social environment along with a lounge area ideal for children to relax while supper is being made.

French doors lead out to a private split level patio garden situated to the rear of the property which offers a secluded environment in which to relax or entertain with friends. The ground floor is dedicated to a reception room and dining area with a beautiful original bay fronted window. Wooden floors and high ceilings create a spacious feel throughout this floor.

The first and second floors accommodate five large bedrooms, each with its own luxury bathroom.

High ceilings and big windows follow suit throughout the house.

St Lawrence Terrace is a lovely tree-lined street moments from the trendy Portobello and a short walk to Notting Hill. ÂŁ2,250 per week through Winkworth North Kensington Residential, 141 Ladbroke Grove, W10, 020 7792 5000, winkworth.co.uk

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We currently have a large selection of properties For Sale and To Let in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. Please call with your individual requirements 020 7937 9777

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A light and bright two double bedroom converted apartment on the top floor of this stucco fronted period house overlooking the stunning Earls Court Square Gardens.

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Fantastic 1259 Sq ft two bedroom apartment (with lift) with an enormous reception room with high ceilings, large windows with fantastic views over the history museum, and a small terrace.

Just been refurbished is this superb two double bedroom apartment in this popular portered block in this beautiful garden square moments from Holland Park. Heating & constant hot water included in the rent.

21 Earls Court Road London W8 6EB

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spectacular apartment offering a beautifully designed, dynamic interior within this landmark former church in the heart of Notting Hill.

Magnificent space for entertaining is arranged over two floors with an open-plan, galleried reception space, double-height ceilings and striking architectural features. Large bedroom suites provide beautifully fitted bathrooms and extensive storage.

The apartment offers high specification fixtures and fittings including an integrated audiovisual system, underfloor heating

and a Lutron system. Secure off-street parking is accessed on Ledbury Road.

This outstanding development is located at the junction of Westbourne Grove and Ledbury Road. World-famous shopping, restaurants and bars are on your doorstep, great transport links at Notting Hill Gate, while the green open spaces of Kensington Gardens are only a short distance away. ÂŁ3,950,000 through Marsh and Parsons, 020 7313 2890, marshandparsons.co.uk 2-6 Kensington Park Road, W11

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MOVING IN Local agents recommend their favourite local haunts and the best places to...

...shop for interiors

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GRAHAM AND GREEN

... get nostalgic

THE ELECTRIC

4 Elgin Crescent W11 020 7243 8908 Graham and Green opened their first shop in Notting Hill in 1974, and have since expanded from humble beginnings to a delightfully identifiable British establishment.

It truly is a fantastic interior design shop, perfect for decorating your new home.

Miles Meacock, Strutt & Parker, 020 7221 1111 miles.meacock@struttandparker.com

191 Portobello Road W11 020 7908 9696 The Electric suffered an unfortunate fire this summer so Notting Hill has been at a loss Fortunately they will be re-opening their doors this month, completely restored with a reupholstered interior, upgraded sound system and digital projection and new seats.

Keith Rigby, Bective Leslie Marsh 020 7221 4805, keith.rigby@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

James Bond Fans! Ian Fleming named one of his most famous characters after the designer of W10’s Trellick Tower on Golbourne Road. After an argument with Erno Goldfinger over the pre-war demolition of cottages in Hampstead, that were removed to make way for Goldfinger’s house, he felt it fitting to name one of his most notorious criminal masterminds, Auric Goldfinger, after him.

Nigel Hargreaves, Homesite 020 7243 3535 nhargreaves@homesite.co.uk

...get pampered

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...shop

135 Portland Road, W11 020 7229 8331 Keeping it close to home – one of our newest neighbours is the smart new Sophie Gass salon, offering manicures, pedicures, nail extensions, massages and all manner of earthly delights at the beautifully refurbished No. 4 Ladbroke Grove. They even offer men’s treatments for the more metrosexual among us; agents form an orderly queue.

Richard King, Beaney Pearce, 020 7221 9044 rking@beaneypearce.co.uk

020 7229 9294 Calling all mothers and nannies with babies, toddlers under five years old: if you are looking for activities for your little one, Gymboree’s classes are full of fun, music, laughter and education.

Go along and take part in their expertly designed play and learn classes in Whiteleys Shopping Centre.

Paul Hyman, Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, 020 3280 3504, phyman@kfh.co.uk

I’m planning some early Christmas shopping this year and I’ll definitely head to Westbourne Grove, which is bursting with unique and exclusive boutiques – a much more enjoyable shopping experience than battling the West End crowds. There is also a superb selection of independent cafés and delis, providing the perfect pit-stops.

Liza-Jane Kelly, Marsh & Parsons, 020 8846 3497, ljkelly@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Holland Park Office: 020 7727 5111 holland.park@jackson-stops.co.uk

Lettings: 020 7727 5222

Campden Grove W8

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ÂŁ795,000 Leasehold

A charming two double bedroom apartment in this sought after location just off Kensington Church Street. Situated on the 2nd floor of this period conversion this spacious and light property could be very easily updated to produce a stunning home within easy walking distance of all the amenities of Kensington High street.

Accommodation comprises of two double bedrooms, bathroom, reception room & kitchen.

Holland Park Office: 020 7727 5111 holland.park@jackson-stops.co.uk

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Vicarage Gate W8

ÂŁ2000 per week Unfurnished

A stunning maisonette set over the ground and lower ground floors and comprising over 2300 square feet of ideal family accommodation. Benefitting from high ceilings, wood floors to the reception areas and excellent storage.

The accommodation comprises master bedroom suite with dressing area and en-suite bathroom, three further bedrooms, two further bathrooms, guest cloakroom, large double reception room with bay window, dining room and kitchen.

Holland Park Office: 020 7727 5222 holland.park@jackson-stops.co.uk

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At some point you will need a professional valuation Whatever the reason, call our Professional Valuations Department on 020 7591 8746 or email valdep@dng.co.uk

ÂŁ6,950,000 Freehold Campden Hill Gardens, W8 A substantial double fronted period house with excellent accommodation arranged over five floors. The property enjoys magnificent high ceilings giving a spacious and light feel with superb reception space throughout.

5 bedrooms, En-suite shower room, En-suite bathroom, 2 dressing rooms, 2 reception rooms, Kitchen, Dining room, Play room, Wet room, Sauna, Gymnasium, Cloakroom, Terrace, Patio, Storage area.

Kensington Sales 020 7792 1881 kensales@dng.co.uk

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ÂŁ2,550,000 Freehold Dukes Lane, W8 A fabulous individual townhouse situated in this quiet lane off Kensington Church Street. This interior designed home has been cleverly planned with an excellent use of space having been used.

2 double bedrooms, En-suite shower room, En-suite bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen/dining room, Dressing room, Cloakroom, Garage/study, Garden.

Kensington Sales 020 7792 1881 kensales@dng.co.uk

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£2,250,000 Share of Freehold Stanley Gardens, W11

A magnificent raised ground floor apartment situated Notting Hill Sales 020 7727 7777 nhsales@dng.co.uk in this wonderful location.

£1,950,000 Share of Freehold Phillimore Place,W8

A second floor apartment in this prestigious road in Kensington.

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Double bedroom, En-suite Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Communal gardens.

Kensington Sales 020 7792 1881 kensales@dng.co.uk

2 double bedrooms, En-suite shower room, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen.

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ÂŁ925,000 Share of Freehold Colville Gardens, W11

A superb first floor period apartment with high ceilings and original sash windows.

ÂŁ825,000 Share of Freehold Gloucester Terrace, W2

A beautiful apartment with original high ceilings, bay window and an open plan living, kitchen, dining room.

Notting Hill Sales 020 7727 7777 nhsales@dng.co.uk

Double bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen.

Notting Hill Sales 020 7727 7777 nhsales@dng.co.uk

2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Cloakroom, Balcony.

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£4,750 per week Unfurnished Palace Gardens Terrace W8

A wonderful family house situated on this popular tree lined street between Notting Hill Gate and Kensington High Street.

Kensington Lettings 020 7792 1331 kenlets@dng.co.uk

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Study, Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Garden.

£1,100 per week Furnished Lancaster Mews W2

An immaculately presented, light and spacious three double bedroom mews house with a large roof terrace and garage.

Notting Hill Lettings 020 7727 8000 nhlets@dng.co.uk

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Dining room, Kitchen, Roof terrace, Garage.

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ÂŁ525 per week Furnished Airlie Gardens W8

A fabulous one bedroom flat situated on the 2nd floor of this period building with fantastic views across Kensington.

Kensington Lettings Office 020 7792 1331 kenlets@dng.co.uk

Double bedroom, Bathroom, Split-level reception room and dining room, Open-plan kitchen.

ÂŁ395 per week Furnished, Unfurnished Chesterton Road W10

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An immaculately presented first floor flat offering a wonderful south facing reception room with large windows and wooden floors.

Notting Hill Lettings 020 7727 8000 nhlets@dng.co.uk

Double bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Open-plan kitchen.

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