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CONTENTS JA N UA RY

ARTS & CULTURE 10. WHAT’S ON This month’s diary 13. ALL IN THE NAME Peckham Space gets a makeover 15. WELL READ January’s hottest books 16. THE WIT OF THE WELSH Owain Arthur talks going from understudy to star

STYLE & FASHION 26. NEW WAVE Punk with a sophisticated twist

HEALTH & BEAUTY 41. HEAVEN SCENT Lawrence Roullier White’s pick of the latest fragrance releases 42. DETOX DIARIES Georgie Lane-Godfrey tests out the dreaded juice cleanse

FOOD 45. THE FUTURE’S BRIGHT The intricate art of marmalade making with Guy Awford 46. THE HILL Catherine Hales reviews Forest Hill’s revamped eatery

HOME & GARDEN 49. BACK TO THE FUTURE Absolutely’s exclusive De Gournay shoot 53. INTERIOR PRODUCTS

KIDS & EDUCATION 55. MERRYMAKING Exploring the concept of teaching happiness 59. EDUCATION NEWS

PROPERTY 66. PROPERTY NEWS 80. SPOTLIGHT ON Peckham Rye 94. IN THEIR OWN WORDS Kim Jones from Bushells

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Editor's Letter Feeling fresh…

fter a month spent nourishing our bodies with rich foods and fine wines and our friendships with love and good cheer, I would say that it’s probably about time we attended to our minds. This month we’ve put together an issue that we hope will inspire you to spring out of bed and head to a gallery, theatre or bookshop. We’ve got a bumper guide to 2014 and have cast our net wide to catch the best cultural happenings from all around London. I’ve also spoken to Owain Arthur, the West End star who, thanks to his prodigious talent, went from understudy to centre stage in just half a show. Find out all about him (including which pub in Nunhead is his favourite) on pg.16. Then there’s author Natalie Young, whose marvellously macabre new novel about a woman who kills her husband and eats his body (trust me, it’s brilliant) has had everyone

in the office talking about little else ever since the advance proofs landed on our desks. . Finally, for those who are keen to begin the body overhaul, Georgie Lane-Godfrey reviews a delivered-to-your-door juice cleanse that’ll kick-start your search for the body beautiful. And for those who find January too cold and too miserable to muster up any proper motivation we’ve rounded up the treatments that will pull you gently out of the mid-winter funk and get you feeling ready for the New Year the proper way – with a bit of pampering.

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what’s on JANUARY

The Bookbed

Opening 31 Jan Peckham Platform

Act Natural

The first exhibition at Peckham Platform (Peckham Space, as was), Bookbed will showcase the work of local artist Ruth Beale, exploring culture, education and the public place. To mark its opening, this evening of fun and festivities promises hot chestnuts, a pop-up bookshop and a giant bookshaped bed. Now what’s not to love? 89 Peckham High Street, SE15, 020 7358 9645; peckhamspace.com

from 17 Jan Ritzy Cinema

Crime, drugs and an energy that bursts off the screen; we would expect nothing less from the ineffable Martin Scorsese. His latest offering stars Leonardo DiCaprio as the infamous Jordon Belfort; a visually stunning and utterly compelling biopic of a man who defined an era. Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Lane, SW2, 0871 902 5739; picturehouses.co.uk

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An exploration of person and of self-projection, Pigott’s work is a fascinating blend of the quotidian and the surreal. Painting from photographs, Pigott looks to maintain his distance from photographic realism through narrative and proportion. Engaging in its ambiguity, and a sell out on its opening night, Act Natural is well worth the look. 43 Denmark Hill, SE5, 020 7703 8396; gxgallery.com

THE WOLF OF WALL STREET

14 – 25 Jan The Unicorn Trapped in a vortex of Waitrose and Woman’s Hour, bored housewife Erica stumbles into friendship with teenage Nadine. But events soon question how far Erica will go to protect a daughter that isn’t hers, and how high a price she will be willing to pay. And if that hasn’t sold it to you… try some classic English grub at the Brigade Bar and Bistro, 2 for 1 with your ticket. 147 Tooley Street, SE1, 020 7645 0560; unicorntheatre.com

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THE PARDONER’S TALE

16 – 31 Jan The Unicorn

A story of greed and murder, The Pardoner’s Tale tells of three men, drunken and debauched, who set out to find Death but are lost to temptation. Tangere Arts mixes storytelling and music in this witty reinvention of Chaucer’s timeless literary classic.

Bioblitz

147 Tooley Street, SE1, 020 7645 0560; unicorntheatre.com

until 2 Mar Horniman Museum and Gardens A photographic exhibition offering behind the scenes coverage of the Horniman’s Bioblitz Project – with more than a quarter of a million of the museum’s own specimens currently under review. And it’s not just bugs on sticks (although, if that happens to be your thing, they have them in abundance). The diversity of animals is frankly astounding: from butterflies to big cats and everything in between. 100 London Road, SE23, 020 8699 1872; horniman.ac.uk

FINLEY QUAYE

31 Jan Brixton Jamm

The multi-platinum Scottish soulster returns to Brixton (with full band in tow) for one glorious night of reggae. An infectious stew of energy, warmth and lyricism, Finley Quaye promises to inject a little summer into our cold, grey January. 261 Brixton Road, SW9, 07517 465 613; brixtonjamm.org

THE 1975

9 – 11 Jan O2 Academy Brixton Following their number one, self-titled debut album the 1975 are beyond question the band of the moment. Famed for their energy and explosive angst-pop performances, the Manchester art-pop outfit has added just one extra date to their Brixton appearance. Swim Deep and Wolf Alice will appear in support. 211 Stockwell Road, SW9, 0844 477 2000; o2academybrixton.co.uk

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OUT FOXED Hello, my name is Ilana and I’m addicted to East Dulwich. It’s chronic – to the extent that I feel uneasy outside of SE22. Yep, I get the shakes when I leave the confines of our neighbourhood.

ike most of the population, I set myself resolutions at the start of the year – but unlike many others, I’m one of those unbearably smug people who does everything that they resolve to do. In 2012 I stopped smoking and gave up wheat and potatoes. In 2013 I started rifle shooting competitively, lost that final half a stone (it is possible!), took up Pilates and gave up gluten. If you hear a squeaking that’s me polishing my halo. (I hate me too). But the problem with achieving everything that you set out to achieve is that it means finding new stuff to do gets harder and harder. I want to be able to relax more (and have more massages with the amazing Stephen Nock, who does Ayurvedic treatments on Crebor Street – look him up!), but I also want to set up my own tech start-up, finally finish the novel I’ve been working on - and then write another. There is no rest for the wickedly ambitious. I was sharing my resolutions with a friend when she told me I’ve been doing it wrong. “You’re meant to give up things that are bad for you – not increase your workload,” she said. I thought about it for a moment. “I could finally give up processed sugar?” I said doubtfully and she sighed at me. Apparently I’m not spiritual enough and my resolutions do little to enrich my soul. So after some deep thought, my resolution is to stop forming meaningless – but extremely fun – ‘friendships’ with good-looking bad boys. I am to treat men not as my playthings but as my equals, and I’m going to try to have an actual, normal, healthy, functioning relationship with them. Or – apparently – I am supposed to try and do this with just one boy. “And to make sure you carry out this resolution, you’re going to write about this in your column,” my friend continued. “I want all the landlords of the pubs in East Dulwich to keep an eye on you and make sure you keep to this.” I nodded and said I‘d write about it – which I have! Thanks for reading! - but the moment I waved goodbye to my mate I realised there were two additional resolutions I’d try to keep to: I’m going to learn to say no to bossy friends and I’m going to start drinking in Crystal Palace again. 2014 is going to be a whole lot of fun.

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Local gallery Peckham Space is changing it’s name, here director Emily Druiff explains to Alexandra Jones why now and what to. s a name I always rather liked ‘Peckham Space’. It had always seemed to me to have a playfulness about it; it had always seemed a wink towards the irony that, despite being a gallery with big programmes and lofty ideals, one thing Peckham Space did not have a huge amount of was, well, space. When I heard, then, that the project would be relaunching and the gallery renamed, I decided to catch up with director Emily Druiff to see whether they’d come up with something equally as brilliant. Opened in 2010, London’s newest purpose-built gallery is bookended by Peckham High Street on one side and the Peckham Library on the other. It’s situation, at the very heart of Peckham, has always acted as something of a raison d’être with exhibitions responding to themes set by groups from within the local community. ‘We

then approach an artist or a range of artists and say ‘can you build on this idea?’ After the artists make their proposals, the community group become involved in deciding which they like best, which they think best represents them, which engages most with the ideas or themes they’ve given us. It’s quite a long-winded process,’ explains Druiff with a short laugh. As director of the project since 2007, she has been instrumental in building relationships with groups from the area, carving out a place for the gallery within the community, something she is obviously passionate about. ‘The groups that we work with basically shape our artistic programme and I think that’s the bit that’s really exciting, you never quite know how it’s going to work out.’ Previous exhibitions have included work by Sonia Boyce, Harold Offeh and, most recently by Kimathi Donkor.

By making each accountable to something wider than their own creativity the commission presents a unique challenge to the artist, a challenge that most rise to admirably, producing exhibitions which are both original and thought-provoking. Why, then, make a change? As well as the name, the gallery will be breaking away from the University of the Arts London and setting up as a charity, a move which will greatly alter it’s routes to income as well as the shape of the artistic programme. ‘I think it has really been about ensuring that we continue to develop and grow. There is a huge amount going on within the cultural landscape at the moment, where organizations have to become more savvy about how they generate their income and have to become more savvy about how they engage with their audience. ‘Being on Peckham Square means that we can’t avoid the fact that not everyone here is going to want to come into a gallery, or perhaps even feel like a gallery is for them,’ explains Druiff earnestly. ‘To develop we now need to question how our programme can best address those particular issues. How can we change those perceptions?’ It’s an interesting dilemma and solving it will, Druiff feels, be a defining element of the gallery in the future. As in the past, projects will be originated from within the community, each working hard to engage as many people from that community as possible. And the name? ‘Drumroll,’ laughs Druiff, ‘Peckham Platform. We polled visitors who agreed that it was important we keep the ‘Peckham’ but now we want it to be more than a single space. We want it to be a place that engenders discussion, we want to encourage the social side of art, with projects all around Peckham. We want the gallery to be somewhere where ideas can be explored as well as exhibited. It’s an exciting time!’ Peckham Platform’s first exhibition, Bookbed, opens on 31 January; peckhamplatform.com

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

THE LIE by Helen Dunmore Set in Cornwall during and just after the First World War, The Lie is an enthralling, heart-wrenching novel of love, memory and devastating loss by one of the UK’s most acclaimed storytellers. Daniel Branwell is back from the war, homeless, without family and wracked by memories and hallucinations. He sets out to make a living off the land but is drawn back into his pre-war relationship with Felicia. But both Daniel and Felicia remain haunted by the memory of her dead brother, Frederick. If you only read one WW1 novel in 2014, then this must be it; a fantastic offering from a former Orange Prize winner. Cornerstone £14.99

THE NIGHT GUEST by Fiona McFarlane Set in New South Wales, this is a creepy, psychological thriller that will make you question your own vulnerability. It’s the story of an elderly widow, Ruth, living alone in a coastal holiday house following her husband’s death; her two sons have their own lives in distant cities. It follows her slow descent into dementia, beginning with her belief that a tiger is living in her house, a belief which coincides with Frida coming to stay. You’ll shiver as you read this wonderfully written debut novel. Sceptre £14.99

SEASON TO TASTE by Natalie Young It is hard to describe what I felt as I read this superbly written novel, since the central plot is of a woman who kills her husband, freezes his body parts and then eats him! Once I got over that, a bit like watching the autopsies on Silent Witness with my hands over my eyes, I loved it. Natalie appreciates that her second novel might not be to everyone’s taste, (excuse the pun) however, I would urge you to take a chance and get stuck in! Tinder Press £12.99

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

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The WIT of the WELSH Alexandra Jones speaks to actor Owain Arthur about comedy timing and charming the critics

n June 2012, James Corden’s heartfelt acceptance speech at that year’s Tony Awards reduced all who watched it to quiet tears. Corden, who had just won the best actor gong for his Broadway turn as Francis Henshall in One Man, Two Guvnors was himself crying, genuinely humbled to have been the winner from a shortlist that included Philip Seymour Hoffman. Back in the UK, critics reacted with similar delight at the win. Everyone agreed: Corden had given a stellar performance; he’d made the role his own. Such was his success in the role, such was his performance revered, that when the current run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in the West End began with a new cast in March that year (the original having transferred to Broadway with Corden winning the Tony Award) the play was re-reviewed. This largely unprecedented move (critics almost never re-review just because of a cast change) signalled that these were special circumstances. The man tasked with taking Corden’s place was not, as had been expected, a megawatt star. Nor did he have twenty years experience. He wasn’t even, as the role called for, a cockney. ‘I knew that everyone would make a comparison between me and James,’ Owain Arthur tells me earnestly. He was Corden’s understudy. And he was cast off the back of just half a performance. ‘It was the first time I ever went on, the first time I’d ever done it with the cast or in front of an audience – 1,500 people! [Director] Nick Hytner was there, [writer] Richard Bean, the producer, the casting department from the National, everybody who might have given me a job was there. So I knew I was in the running. In the interval I was outside getting some air and looking over the script for the second half and Nick came over and said “listen, I think you’re doing a wonderful job, I’ve never seen anything like it, we’d love you to take over from James in March.” I was gobsmacked!’ Now, it’s almost two years on from that first performance and we’re in his (impressive) dressing room discussing the pressure of taking on a part that had been so recently and so successfully realised by another

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deciding to leave Wales for London to pursue some formal training at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He’s been a jobbing actor ever since, though has had stints selling hotdogs, working in the cellar at the Royal Albert Hall and training to be a London cabbie. More raffish than his hapless onstage character, Arthur is charming in a quick-to-laugh kind of way, often peppering his answers with (sweary) exclamations and funny asides (‘shit! They’re only here to see if I can do it, I’m shitting myself!’ is how he felt when he realised that he was being auditioned). Now living in Nunhead, he loves South East London because of the sense of community and spends most of his spare time at Skehans pub on Kitto Road. He has a natural ebullience that makes him a perfect fit for the role of Francis, a hired hand, who thinking to make a bit of extra cash takes on two jobs, with two different bosses. The story becomes increasingly farcical (and hilarious) as Francis strives to keep both bosses happy without either one finding out about the other. Adlibbing, pulling audience members up on stage and interacting with hecklers, Arthur is a fury of energy for the entirety of the two-and-a-bit hours, often bursting into infectious giggles. ‘We have a good time, I think –

I was dizzy! I’d got the role, I was in the West End, I was in this dressing and I was just thinking, oh my God, what the hell is going on?

actor. ‘It was terrifying! James did an amazing job of creating this role, because really that’s what he did. They were big shoes to fill – big suits to fill! – I don’t know how I did it. I just had to block it all out. ‘I mean, I was dizzy! I’d got the role, I was in the West End, I was in this dressing room [he gestures around the room, wide-eyed] and I was just thinking, oh my God, what the hell is going on? Looking back now it’s like, shit! That was incredible! I was so lucky.’ Though anyone who has seen Arthur’s performance will agree that his success has more to do with talent than it does with luck, his modesty seems that of a man who regularly pinches himself to check that he isn’t dreaming. Born and raised in Wales, Arthur was encouraged from an early age to pursue his love of performing. ‘My grandmother actually said that I should do it. You know how it is with family things at Christmas. People go “sing a song, do a dance for us” and I always got a kick out of doing it, out of making a tit of myself, so my grandmother suggested that they send me to drama classes.’ He made his professional acting debut at the age of 12 on Welsh-language soap, Rownd a Rownd. He was on the show for almost ten years before

or I hope – the audience can see that. We can’t help but laugh. I mean, I pulled up Gok Wan the other night; he was a lot of fun.’ The physicality of the role is a delight to watch, though it does at times make you cringe into your seat thinking, oof that must have hurt. ‘There is one bit where I whack my head on a bin lid. [He moves in close to show me his hairline] now you tell me if I’m not losing hair! I hit myself– bang! –every night and I think I’m getting this little rainbow of baldness on the front of my head.’ I assure him that I don’t see anything and he sits back in mock relief. I suspect though that he is fairly blithe about this side of things. Indeed, having garnered his own crop of rave reviews, four and five star write-ups so good that they went beyond mere Corden comparisons, Arthur can probably afford to be blithe about a lot of things, but he isn’t. ‘I’m always learning new things about the play, about what will get a laugh. I’m always trying things out…though sometimes it can go wrong.’ He tells me about a time he tried an old line out on a Wednesday matinee audience –‘the blue rinse brigade’ – a group that smile a lot but perhaps aren’t as vociferous as other crowds. ‘One of my lines to [upper-class twit] Stanley Stubbersis “you also held masturbation relay races, which is not normal either”. The old line was “you also gang raped eleven-year-old boys, which is not normal either.” It was the most inappropriate crowd to try that one with again! It went down like a lead balloon. Sam Alexander [who plays Stanley Stubbers]looked at me all wide-eyed. It was like tumbleweed.’ There was certainly no tumbleweed when I saw the show or, judging by the rapturous reviews it received, none when the critics were in either. And though Arthur has been quoted as saying that the reviews weren’t all that important to him, I imagine there’s one that he was pretty pleased with. When the reviews came out Corden simply tweeted, ‘it’s yours now.’ One Man, Two Guvnors is now booking at the Theatre Royal Haymarket until 1 March 2014, for more information and tickets please go to onemantwoguvnors.com

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JANUARY QUIDAM

Tempted to dump the new year diet already? Us too. A trip to Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam should have us merrily back on the wagon though. You might not come out looking like an acrobat, but you’ll be inspired to try. 4 Jan - 9 Feb; Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7; royalalberthall.com

I, THE SYRIAN

THE BEST IS YET TO COME Diaries at the ready, Absolutely has prepared a round-up that’ll keep you pretty busy for the next twelve months…enjoy! In his first UK solo exhibition, artist Tammam Azzam explores creativity, destruction and the fragility of a war-torn Syria. A powerful statement from an artist who fled the country seven months after the start of the revolution. Finishes 30 Jan; Ayyama Gallery, 143 New Bond Street, 1st Floor, W1S; ayyamgallery.com

FEBRUARY BAILEY’S STARDUST

Life is never more glamorous than in a David Bailey photograph and if you don’t believe us, go and check out this landmark exhibition. All images have been picked and printed by the man himself. 6 Feb - 1 Jun; National Portrait Gallery, St Martin’s Place, WC2H; npg.org.uk MICK JAGGER BY DAVID BAILEY, 1964 © DAVID BAILEY

HOLBORN DINING ROOM

Valentine’s Day dinner can be a bit of a drag, double the

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MARCH

THE HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH FILM FESTIVAL A festival dedicated to engendering discussion and inciting action, as well as telling the stories of those who are too often overlooked. Thought provoking and often deeply moving.

You know that spring has officially sprung when Chelsea Flower Show comes round again. Glorious gardens abound.

20 – 29 Mar; Alternatingly at: The Barbican, Silk Street, EC2Y; The Ritzy Picturehouse, Coldharbour Lane, SW2; The Curzon, 99 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D; ff.hrw.org

20 - 24 May; Royal Hospital Gardens, Royal Hospital Rd, SW3; rhs.org.uk

price and half the space. Take your paramour to Holborn Dining Room, part of the newly opened (and very swanky) Rosewood London, for some guaranteed glamour.

PANCAKE DAY

The best thing about Lent? The stuffing your face bit before. Absolutely’s three favourite pancake joints…

Rosewood London, 252 High Holborn, WC1V; rosewoodhotels.com

ORCHIDS AT KEW: A PLANT-HUNTERS’ PARADISE

It seems as if summer is still light years away, except at Kew Gardens, where the sun’s always shining (kind of ). Take in some beautiful blooms and feel refreshed.

LA PETITE BRETAGNE 5-7 Beadon Road, W6; lapetitebretagne.co.uk

FATAL ATTRACTION

THE BLUES KITCHEN 111 Camden High Street, NW1; theblueskitchen.com

We’ll be snapping up tickets to this gripping thriller, adapted for the stage by James Dearden, who also wrote the original 1987 film, if only to find out whether in this version, the bunny makes it. 8 Mar – 21 Jun; Theatre Royal Haymarket, 18 Suffolk Street, SW1Y; trh.co.uk

A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE

Expect an avant garde production of Arthur Miller’s great American tragedy from Belgian director Ivo van Hove. Book soon, tickets will sell-out fast. 4 Apr – 24 May; The Yong Vic, 66 The Cut, SE1; youngvic.org

No address has be released yet, but word on the street is that it’ll be housed in Tower 42, 25 Old Broad St, EC2N;

MUSEUMS AT NIGHT

THE GLAMOUR OF ITALIAN FASHION 1945 - 2014

8 Feb – 9 Mar; Princess of Wales Conservatory, Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9; kew.org

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CITY SOCIAL

Pollen Street Social made fine dining fun. Now Jason Atherton is expanding the Social circle to include an outpost in the City. We’re really rather excited. Go for the kind of food you’d sell your Nan for.

Tracing the rise of Italy as a world fashion centre. Beautiful gowns and photography help to illustrate this truly iconic story. 5 Apr - 27 Jul; The V&A, Cromwell Road, SW7; vam.ac.uk

EASTER

THE BREAKFAST CLUB 5-9 Battersea Rise, SW11; thebreakfastclubcafes.com

Treat your loved ones (or yourself ) to some truly outstanding chocolates this Easter. Our pick would be one of the gloriously decadent boxes from Artisan du Chocolat (hint hint). artisanduchocolat.com

Visit galleries and museums after hours and get a different perspective on your favourite London spaces. The exhibits probably won’t come to life but we can hope... 15 - 17 May; for full programme and venue info see culture24.org.uk

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JUNE JUNE FESTIVALS

JULY PRIMROSE: RUSSIAN COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Tracing the development of colour photography as well as presenting a beautiful portrait of life in Russia from 1850 onwards. Festival season is in full swing, and you don’t even have to leave London to make the most of it. Here are three of our favourites… FIELD DAY, 7 - 8 Jun; fielddayfestivals.com CRYSTAL PALACE OVERGROUND FESTIVAL, 27 - 30 Jun; crystalpalacefestival.org POLO IN THE PARK, 6 - 8 Jun; polointheparklondon.com

24 Jul - 28 Sept; The Photographers’ Gallery, 16 - 18 Ramillies St, W1F; thephotographersgallery.org.uk

THE MINIATURIST

Amsterdam, 17th century, Nella has been married off to wealthy merchant Johannes. Living in a household full of secrets, she becomes obsessed with the idea that a local miniaturist can tell her fate. A book so compelling it caused a six-way bidding war amongst publishers. The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton publishes 3 Jul; Picador

OUTDOOR CINEMA

Ah summer, the perfect time to watch a film outdoors. Grab a blanket, a bottle of wine and a picnic and pray for clear skies. Cinema Under the Stars, Dulwich Park, College Road, SE21; southwark.gov.uk

SEPTEMBER HENLEY LITERARY FESTIVAL

AUGUST

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Gillian Anderson as Blanche DuBois? Yes please. Tennessee Williams classic gets the Young Vic treatment.

Dates TBC; The Yong Vic, 66 The Cut, SE1; youngvic.org

COLOUR HILAIRE-GERMAIN-EDGAR DEGAS (1834 – 1917) COMBING THE HAIR (‘LA COIFFURE’), ABOUT 1896 © THE NATIONAL GALLERY, LONDON

Word on the street is, Henley is the Glasto of the book world. Past speakers have included Jojo Moyes, Irvine Welsh and Lisa Jewell as well as Giles Coren, Rachel Johnson and Emma Freud. See you at the front. 29 Sept - 5 Oct; for full programme and venue info see henleyliteraryfestival.co.uk

The first of its kind in the UK, the National Gallery will dedicate each room of this exhibition to a different colour of the spectrum (plus a room for gold and silver). You’ll be able to trace the history of each colour from early Renaissance to the Impressionist movement. 18 Jun – 7 Sept; The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, WC2N; nationalgallery.org.uk

WIMBLEDON

RHS HAMPTON COURT PALACE FLOWER SHOW

AUGUST NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL

Can Murry do it again? Will the weather be as glorious as last year? We’ll see you in the queue for Centre Court... 23 Jun - 6 Jul; Church Road, Wimbledon, SW19; wimbledon.com

Is there any better way to spend a summer’s day than at Hampton Court Palace? We doubt it... unless you have hay fever.

There’s dancing,there’s singing and there’s some killer jerk chicken. We’re already excited for London’s biggest party.

8 - 13 Jul; East Molesey, Surrey, KT8; rhs.org.uk

24 - 25 Aug; thenottinghillcarnival.com

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HENRI MATISSE: THE CUT-OUTS

Matisse really knew how to throw shapes. Catch this vibrant and dramatic exhibition before it finishes! Ending 7 Sept; Tate Modern, Bankside, SE1; tate.org.uk

OCTOBER REMBRANDT: THE FINAL YEARS

A unique chance to see the work of a master from one of the most creative and expressive periods of his life. 15 Oct – 18 Jan 2015; The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, WC2N; nationalgallery.org.uk

FRIEZE

SEPTEMBER

OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND Take a peek behind the closed doors of some of London’s greatest landmarks. With over 800 buildings, walks and tours available just make sure you’re wearing comfortable shoes.

20-21 Sept; various locations; londonopenhouse.org

THE EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL

Starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway. Premiering November; interstellar-movie.com

Luminaries from the art world converge on London for this annual fair. Talks, exhibitions and pop-up projects make it a good day out for us neophytes as well.

DECEMBER

16–19 Oct; Regent’s Park, NW1; for full programme and venue info see friezelondon.com

CHRISTOPHER KANE

NOVEMBER PAINTING CANADA 2: EMILY CARR AND THE INDIGENOUS ART OF THE NORTHWEST COAST

An exploration of the life and work of Canadian modernist painter Emily Carr. Largely overlooked in her lifetime, the exhibition brings together over 100 of Carr’s paintings and sketches and highlights the influence of Indigenous Art on her work. 1 Nov – 22 Feb 2015; Dulwich Picture Gallery, College Rd, SE21; dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Live improvised music at venues across London. If jazz is an acquired taste, now is the best time to acquire it. 14 - 23 Nov; for full programme and venue info see londonjazzfestival.org.uk

INTERSTELLAR

Christopher Nolan co-writes and directs this outerspace epic about a group of explorers who use wormholes to travel through the galaxy. The excitement is already building for Nolan’s first film since The Dark Knight Rises.

ICE SKATING

A ripple went round the fashion pond when it was announced that feted Scottish designer, Christopher Kane, would be opening his first flagship store in London. At the time of going to press details of the opening were still sparse. What we do know is that it’ll be some time around the end of the year - keep your eyes peeled! net-a-porter.com

Slippidy slide into 2015. Wrap up warm and look back on a year well spent! nhm.ac.uk,

WINTER WONDERLAND

Enough beer, mulled wine and rides to bring some cheer to any would-be Scrooge. Also enough beer, mulled wine and rides to bring up your supper - you have been warned.

Throughout December; hydeparkwinterwonderland.com

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BEST SERVED COLD SATIRE, DEATH AND SPOUSAL CANNIBALISM – NATALIE YOUNG DISCUSSES HER SENSATIONAL NEW NOVEL AND WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO CLIMB INSIDE THE MIND OF A KILLER

t the beginning of Natalie Young’s astounding second novel, the book’s protagonist, Lizzie Prain, unhappily married for thirty years, murders her husband. Realising that if she buries him, there is a chance that her crime may one day be discovered, she disposes of the body in the kindest and most economical way she knows how – by eating him. Over the course of a month, Lizzie takes him out of the freezer, piece by piece, roasting a hand here and a thigh there, and devours him whole. Here Natalie tells Absolutely about cannibalism in Surrey between South East London school runs. Assuming someone hasn’t read the book, how would you describe it in a few words?

It is very funny, full of dark humour. It’s satirical and wicked and, I think, thought-provoking. How did you come up with the idea for the story?

Well, I had in my mind for a long time the idea of a woman living on her own in the woods and I knew that there was something quite strange about her; something quite sad and wistful but also a playfulness. In a very early draft she was opening the door to her house and she was laughing and there was sunlight but she was laughing darkly. It was that interplay between laughter and darkness that immediately summed up, for me, what the texture of the novel would be. As it developed in my mind I continued to work - I think

unconsciously - on this idea of laughter and darkness. Then one day I just woke up and I had seen it, I had seen that this is what she had done and I was absolutely terrified. I just didn’t think it was possible for me to write it! It’s funny because, I spoke to friends about it and the reactions were quite different: a couple of men that I mentioned it to said ‘oh no, no you can’t possibly pull that off’. The women that I mentioned it to though just said ‘absolutely fucking brilliant, no one has ever done this before, you’ve got to write this book.’ But I already knew that I had to write it. Why do you think you, or the people with whom you spoke to about the story, didn’t think it would be possible to write it?

I wasn’t sure whether it was possible to do this without becoming clinically depressed! And I did really struggle during the writing process. Any person writing a book has to deal with self-doubt. You know, what is the point of what you’re doing in this

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world, who cares? Why don’t you just go and do a proper, normal job? But on top of that I had the question of who in this world of generally reasonable and nice people is going to want to read a book about a woman who is eating a body? I just had no idea of the resonance or the power it was going to have, of the responses it was going to get. It generates discussion and people just don’t know what it’s about once they’ve read it. They kind of love it and that shocks them, and they love Lizzie and that shocks them. She’s very funny, was that difficult to do in the context of the story?

Well I knew that I had to make her appealing and very human. And that was a massive, massive challenge. I knew that we absolutely had to be in Lizzie’s head. It had to be an intellectual and emotional exploration of violence taking place within her consciousness. I also knew that pulling the reader into her head, into this house in the woods was making a big demand on them, therefore I had to make it inviting and intriguing. I suppose the business of having to sit down each day to write about someone eating flesh was also draining. I mean if you’ve got two small children, like I have, and you’re taking these children to school and being nice to other mums at the school gate but then going home and trying to write this really rather gruesome thing, it’s going to take its toll. Lizzie became a metaphor for what I was doing; she is very systematic about how she gets through her day and she has these sort of self-help tips, about how you just have to go from one point to another. “I’m going to take down these old nasty curtains, fold them and put them away in the draw. Next step, I’m going to walk through the kitchen, remove my boots at the door, open up the freezer, take out a hand and apply myself to it as if it were a joint of meat like any other.’ And she does cook the right hand like a joint of lamb, using a recipe that she’s got from a recipe book for spring lamb. I just thought about it in the same simple way. There’s a wonderful simplicity to the whole novel…

The thing is, you don’t have to say an awful lot. Just naming the objects

is enough. I really resisted the urge to be lyrical here because it would have just been grotesque. There isn’t room for any empty beauty. It is adequate to just name the object. A simple word like ‘garlic’ or ‘onion’ or ‘sideboard’ even becomes strangely soothing and consoling and uplifting in contrast to ‘severed’, ‘sinew’, ‘muscle’, ‘testicles’. Did you do a lot of research?

I did do research. I talked to brain surgeons in a hospital, mostly about the humour that they develop over time in order to protect themselves from what can go wrong on the

The novel is set quite specifically in a house just off the A31 between Guildford and Farnham, are you familiar with the area?

Yes that’s where I grew up and I set it in the woods that I used to roam around in as a child. There’s a real pull to a woodland setting if you’ve been brought up in that. The light piercing through the leaves and through the trees, it never really leaves you. And there’s power in the woods metaphor. It appears in Dante, Robert Frost, the fairy tale woods in Hansel and Gretel. And Lizzie lives in a woodcutter’s cottage. Did you have any particular fairy tales in mind?

Any person writing a book has to deal with self-doubt

operating table. To be a surgeon or any kind of medical person you do have to have a slightly weird sense of humour, because you’re dealing with this every day. Writers are very sensitive and live in a very nice little world, with cups of tea and tea cosies; we’re a long way from the front line. But I think the more access you have to the front line of life, the more it changes you as a writer.

It was quite unconscious, but there was definitely always a fairy tale aspect to it because there’s a woman alone in the woods cooking. She lives in a woodcutter’s cottage and she bakes cakes, it could easily be the barebones of a fairy tale. And of course fairy tales are quite sinister, there’s always a witch, always something to trigger the imagination. That was definitely part of the context. You’re living in Peckham at the moment?

Yes, on the Rye overlooking the park. How long have you been there?

In the area almost 10 years now. I was in East Dulwich first, then I moved across the park to Peckham, which is now becoming the centre of the universe! It’s lovely, very spacious and bright and good for the kids. There are wonderful schools. It’s just a really nice place to live. I love Forest Hill Road where you can walk up the street and go in the shops and people stop and talk to you. I like being in an area where you get to know your community. I mean, the barber that lives across from me is called Shaun and whenever I’m walking to collect the children from school he always pops out to say hello and have a chat and I really like that. Season to Taste: or How to Eat Your Husband by Natalie Young £12.99, Tinder Press. See our review on pg 21

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Headpiece, A la Disposition, POA, aladispositionstore.com White shirt, Francesca Marotta, POA, francescamarotta.com Black dress worn as skirt, Red or Dead, £35, bankfashion.co.uk Bullet bar ring, Lovebullets, £70, lovebullets.co.uk Sterling silver ring with chain and skull detail, Hannah Warner, £165, hannahwarner.com Gold plated ring with chain and skull detail, Hannah Warner, £170, hannahwarner.com

CREDITS Photographer: Olgaç Bozalp Stylist: Clementine King Make up: Michelle Dacillo using NARS Cosmetics and Caudalíe skincare Hair:John Mullan at Stone hair Styling Assistant: Ateser Aldemir Photography Assistant: Lucy Richards, Ersin Onur

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Who knew that laundry-bag squares would end up ruling on the runway? Plaid, houndstooth and classic tartan? Check. Get ready for some serious grid reverence. 9 5 4

1. Elizabeth and James Plaid Silk Shirt, £265; matchesfashion.com 2. Peter Som Emerald Plaid Silk Trousers, £565; avenue32.com 3. Vivienne Westwood Red Label Tartan Trousers, £375; matchesfashion.com 4. Eric Bompard Cashmere Jumper, £245; eric-bompard.com 5. Charles Philip Shanghai Tasseled Tartan Slippers, £115; net-a-porter.com 6. Eric Bompard Tartan Scarf, £95; eric-bompard.com 7. Preen by Thornton Bregazzi Red Tartan Bo Biker Jacket, £1,360; avenue32.com 8. No. 21 Plaid Mini-skirt, £275; matchesfashion.com 9. Sophia Webster Penelope Tarttan and Patent Leather Pumps, £450; brownsfashion.com

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toptotoe January is the most misunderstood month. It never wanted to be the one that, following on from a period of festive excess, had to tighten its belt. It never wanted to be the cold, miserable, dour month. Here Absolutely has rounded up the best local tips, tricks and tools to get you looking and feeling good at no oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite time of yearâ&#x20AC;Śgo on, give January a chance.

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If you want to make 2014 the year of good hair… …arm yourself with these three hero products recommended by Katya Davies from Myla and Davis*

THICKENING DRYSPUN FINISH…

This is a totally innovative, totally new product. A translucent finishing spray, perfect for those who love volume and want their blow-drys to last. It works with silk powder to create a voluminous airy texture and contains UV and colour protection – basically a wonder-spray.

If you’re keeping an eye on the trends…

SEMI-SUMO

We love this pomade! It adds shine but without too strong a hold - plus it smells incredible. Great for sculpting shorter hair. If your hair is longer and your blow dry a little too perfect, spread a small amount through your fingers and work it through the ends for gorgeous shine and definition as well as a more tousled look.

…brows are still big news in 2014. Make like Diane Kruger with these five nifty products 1

1. Bobbi Brown Brow Kit £35; bobbibrown.co.uk 2. MAC Brow Finisher £13; maccosmetics.co.uk 3. Nars Eyebrow Pencil in Panema £16.50; narscosmetics.co.uk 4. Illamasqua Brow and Lash Gel £11.50; illamasqua.com 5. Bobbi Brown Tweezers £25; bobbibrown.co.uk 5

INVISIBLE OIL

Featherweight and oil rich, this is the perfect product for banishing fly-aways, leaving your hair supersoft and with a touch of shine. So versatile that it can be used as a heat protector when your hair is wet, a finishing product when your hair is dry and you can even add a few drops to your conditioner for extra nourishment.

*and if you’re still struggling, just go to these guys and get a blow-dry, word on the street is, their swanky new East Dulwich salon gives the best in town… Myla and Davis, 65 North Cross Road, SE22; 020 8299 4742; mylaanddavis.co.uk

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If you’re not quite read to get back on the wagon… …aromatherapist and facial specialist, Peter Rixham has the perfect antidote to party-weary muscles and too many sleepless nights f like me you spent December dreaming of a ‘White Christmas’ and love the light dusting that London sometimes gets, but secretly hate the freezing cold weather, then you should definitely try a Hot Stones Massage this January The treatment uses smooth hot stones to gently penetrate and relax the muscles. Some therapists will use the heat from the stones to warm their own hands before performing a massage. Other therapists use the stones to transfer heat to their client by placing the stones near to the body or on the body over a towel. I personally also incorporate the stones into the massage itself by gliding them over areas of tension. ‘A trigger point stone’ is particularly effective for working on knots. You can actually feel the tension melt away. The basalt stones can be heated up to 70 °C and are chosen for their heat retaining properties. In reality, however, the stones are only used directly on the body when warm, at a temperature that is both comfortable for the client and for the therapist. A Hot Stones Massage is deeply relaxing and people often request it when they are seeking a good night’s sleep. As an aromatherapist, it’s great to be able to combine various oils, based on the client’s preferences and needs, and after the hot stone massage body treatment is finish I incorporate the oils for the facial sequence and watch them drift off. Snoring is totally allowed!

If it’s time to get back on the wagon… …South East Londoner and consultant in Sports Medicine at King’s College Hospital, Dr. Daniel Baron talks us through the best ways to avoid winter sports injuries There are 2 sporting groups who need to keep focused on their fitness and exercise during the winter months: skiers and distance runners. These are the sportspeople I see that most often get into trouble around this time. Preparing for the ski season should include strength, balance and core stability exercises. The first few piste runs have high risks of injury, especially the last run of the day. A helmet/casque is strongly advised as most skiers who suffer head injuries are stationary but hit by another skier. You only need to hit your head once! Distance runners may be preparing for a spring marathon and novice marathoners will possibly be eyeing up London the 3rd week in April. These months should be used for regular short, weekly runs and a longer run of 15-20km at weekends. Pelvic

and core strengthening will help improve times. Realistically, it is too late to start training in January, save yourself for next year as you should have completed at least 12 half-marathons and beyond to be physiologically ready. There is no such thing as bad weather only inappropriate clothing so don’t use rain or snow as an excuse not to run. And always take fluid with you as you can easily dehydrate in cold windy weather. I started my 16-week plan for Paris April 2013 in mid-December. It was 4 °C at the start. Be prepared!’

SHARE THE LOVE: Buy a treatment for yourself and one for a loved one with our ‘Buy One Get One Half Price’ offer, which runs until 31st January 2014. Hot Stones Massage 60 mins £55 / 90 mins £75; The Little Escape, 4 Paxton Mews, Off Westow Street, SE19; thelittleescape.com

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If the party season has aged you… …don’t despair, we’ve canvassed the area to find two facials that’ll strip back the years… literally

THE AGE-DEFYING QUICK FIX FACIAL TREATMENT

THE DIAMOND FACIAL

Dulwich’s answer to wind-battered faces and party wrinkles, Diamond Facial uses personalised product blending to find the perfect treatment for your skin. Enzyme peels, glycolic peels and diamond microdermabrasion all work to soften and smooth for a lasting natural glow. And as the technicians help you plan a full aftercare regime, you have the perfect excuse to carry on the party season right into the new year. Diamond Facial, 1hr 15 £115; Polished, 111 Rosendale Road, SE21; polisheddulwich.com

Allowing someone to electrocute your face (however gentle the current) may not sound entirely appealing, especially in your fragile, post-festive state. But what about if it promises to make you look (on average) 5 -7 years younger? Gentle electrical stimulation tones your muscles, opens your eyes and lifts those Christmas jowls, offering a quick boost for your face. Results are immediate and continue to improve with each subsequent session. Cleansers, exfoliators, microcurrents and an indulgent moisture mask will leave you glowing like a twelve-year-old. Age-Defying Quick Fix Facial Treatment, 1hr £50; Belle Vous Spa, 64 Church Road, SE19; bellevousspa.com

If your feet look like they’ve been through the wars… …we have the perfect solution to get you back to your twinkle-toed best THE TROPICAL PARADISE PEDICURE

Utterly luxuriant, the Tropical Paradise Pedicure combines a sugar rub exfoliation, warm mango butter wrap and the Signature Hot Stone Massage to pamper and relax your lower extremities. For those fancying a little podiatric makeover, there’s always the Classic Pedicure. The treatment is oneon-one, carried out in the privacy of your own personal treatment room and the Pure Fiji products offer a little sensory break from the cold English weather.

The Tropical Paradise Pedicure 65 mins £48; Neroli, 43 Honor Oak Park, SE23; neroli-skincare.co.uk

If you’re a gent in need of some pampering… …we’d recommend a multi-pronged attack THE RECOVERY PACKAGE

The Groom Room’s ‘Recovery’ package includes an Indian Head Massage, Cold Stone Facial and a Luxury Pedicure. Your head will feel relaxed, your face soothed and your feet ready to dance through another new year. And even if you don’t feel much better, you’ll certainly look better – fake it ‘til you make it!

The Recovery/Hangover 1hr25 £80; The Groom Room, 78 Dulwich Village, SE21; thegroomroom.co

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or restrictions and allow them relax. And, says Zen master Daizan Skinner, founder of the beautiful ZenYoga studio in Camberwell (pictured above), when we’re relaxed we can slip easily into that wonderful flow of life. Once we really get the movement, breath, and meditation working in harmony we can expect not just better physical health, but better sleep, more self-understanding, more happiness, and better relationships. At ZenYoga in Camberwell we run a variety of yoga, meditation and zen classes throughout the week. Why not take advantage of our offer for all new students: £20 for unlimited classes over 2 weeks. zenyoga.org.uk

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t feels like the crack of dawn when I wake up to the sound of my doorbell at 7.30am on a Tuesday morning – I’d totally forgotten that I’d signed up to this detox malarkey. Dragging myself downstairs to the front door, I open it scowling. ‘Is this some kind of sick joke?’ I demand to the poor delivery man on my doorstep. Nervous, he gives a non-committal shrug and points to the box at my feet. I make out a Radiance Cleanse logo printed on the cardboard. Ah yes. The detox. Karma deals its vengeful blow when I attempt to pick the box up and almost break my back – it is seriously heavy. I end up shunting my juice-laden package along the floor to the kitchen (who knew you get a work out as well as a detox?) and there’s a slight hiccup getting it down the stairs, but by happy coincidence the juices need to be well shaken before drinking. Inside is a black canvas cooling bag bearing the Radiance Cleanse logo, filled with a rainbow array of fifteen bottles of juice. I’ve opted for the Beauty Boost Cleanse, a three-day detox designed with the help of dermatologists to nourish your skin from within and leave you looking as bright as a button. Unpacking the bottles, I scan the ingredients. There’s cashew nut milk to help the skin’s elasticity, broccoli and spinach, which provide the antioxidant co-enzyme Q10, and coconut butter, supplying repairing and hydrating essential fatty acids – a veritable feast for my skin, if you will. However, I also notice that there’s three of each bottle, meaning each day follows the same pattern. The enclosed guide also states they have to be taken at the same time of day as well. This, I fear, is going to get repetitive. My first juice is a thick, green concoction called ‘Super Green’, which I eye suspiciously – it looks a lot like sludge. I snap open the lid and sniff it gingerly before taking a sip. The taste of celery hits me and my heart sinks. The vegetable and I

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do not get on. Luckily I do like the apple, broccoli, lemons, kale and parsley which accompanies it, so the juice is bearable, if not completely to my taste. Still, I thought, if I’m going to do this, I want to do it properly, so I hold my nose and chug it back, putting into practice forgotten skills from my university days. Fighting back a gag, I regard my empty bottle with a victorious look. My first bottle was conquered. By the time 11am came round it was time for my next juice, but I still felt full from my morning sludge. This bottle was bright purple in colour due to its primary ingredient – beetroot – and was sweet and earthy in taste. As much as I enjoyed it, I couldn’t finish it and gave it to one of the other girls in the office who were gathering around my desk, curiously inspecting the bottles. The cashew milk for lunch also proved too much, as delicious as it was with maple syrup, coconut butter and Himalayan pink salt. By the time the afternoon’s bright orange-coloured juice had arrived I was hungry again, and finished the red pepper, apple and carrot concoction, despite the presence of the dreaded celery. However, by evening I was already dreading my final ‘Vital Green’ juice. My stomach was swollen with the vast quantity of juice I’d consumed over the course of the day, so much so that every time I poked the

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protruding bulge, I could hear a swill of liquid inside. That evening was a pretty miserable affair. I already missed chewing and I desperately dreamed of sugary carbs. Day two was torture. There’s no two ways about it. Despite the supportive emails from Radiance Cleanse, my willpower was failing. Each gulp was hell, pure liquid hell, and I had to fight the urge to

save my sanity by indulging in the office’s saccharine snacks. ‘No pain, no gain,’ advised a colleague, ‘Just think how beautiful you’ll be after three days of beauty boosting!’ I comforted myself with thoughts of stapling her hand to a desk as I sipped my juices contemptuously. At that point in time, the prospect of remaining a toxin-ridden hag was unbelievably appealing. By day three, my appetite was gone, not just for the juices but any other food too. What’s more, there was definitely a spring in my step – my jeans felt looser, my skin looked brighter and my eyes sparkled (alright, perhaps they didn’t quite sparkle, but they definitely looked a lot better than the dull, tired peepers I had before). For three days pain, there was an unbelievable gain, especially when I weighed myself and found that I’d lost four pounds. Did I keep it off? Of course not, but that weekend I wore the very slinkiest of dresses with pride, safe in the knowledge that the toxins in my glass were well and truly deserved. The five day Beauty Boost Cleanse costs £245; radiancecleanse.com

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B R I G H T… Guy Awford, head chef at The Guildford Arms in Greenwich gives us his top tips for making the most marvellous marmalade anuary is the time to make marmalade, when bittersweet Seville oranges are in season. And making your own can be so rewarding, as the flavour is much more intense and vibrant than any store-bought version. It’s a fairly straightforward procedure but there are a few rules.

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Measure the water into a preserving pan (or large pot). Cut the oranges and lemons in half, squeeze out the juice and add it to

the water. Cut away the pith from the peel and place with any pips onto the muslin square. Tie up and suspend in the water tied to the pan’s handle. Cut the orange peel into quarters and then into thin shreds and place in the pot.

Simmer uncovered for two hours.

Remove the muslin bag and leave to cool on a saucer. At this stage if you prefer rindless marmalade the contents of the pan can be liquidised with a handheld liquidiser. Pour the warmed sugar into the pan and stir over a low heat until all the sugar crystals have dissolved. Squeeze the muslin bag into the pot to extract as much of the sticky substance as possible. This contains all the pectin and is vital for setting the marmalade.

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Increase to a high heat and bring the mixture to a really fast boil. Caution, it is very hot! As soon as the mixture reaches 105C it will set. So test with a thermometer or as suggested below. Leave the marmalade to settle for twenty minutes if you have peel in it or it will rise to the top. Pour the marmalade with the aid of a funnel into sterilised jars and seal while still hot with wax covers. You could add a splash of whiskey at the end.

Top tips… Always boil the peel until really soft before adding the sugar, or the peel will be tough. The jars and lids must be scrupulously clean and still hot to prevent marmalade going mouldy. The hot wash in a dishwasher should do the job, or wash them in soapy water, rinse, and dry in the oven set at 130C. You don’t need a lot of fancy kit to make marmalade but a jam thermometer is very useful as it’s crucial that the marmalade is cooked to 105C in order for the pectin and sugar to set. Much hotter, and the flavour will be spoilt as the mixture will caramelise. To test without a thermometer put a saucer in the freezer and wait until the jam comes to a rolling boil, rising up the pan. Stir well, turn off the heat, and spoon a few drops of the liquid on to the cold saucer. Wait for a minute, then push the orange puddle with your finger. If the surface has set so that it wrinkles, the marmalade is ready. If not cook for a few more minutes before testing again. A proper jam-making pan with sloping sides is not essential but a large (nonreactive) pan is vital, as the bubbling hot liquid rises dramatically. Make sure the mixture reaches no more than two thirds of the way up. A jam funnel with an extra wide spout is a worthwhile investment as it takes all the stress out of filling the jars.

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s I walked into The Hill (located, perhaps unsurprisingly, atop a small hill) the first thing that caught my eye was the glass display full of scrumptiouslooking desserts and cakes that made me consider skipping my main altogether and diving straight into pudding. I resisted this urge and instead approached the bar. The owner, Bryan Kelly, greeted us warmly and enquired as to where we would prefer to sit – the restaurant is divided into two distinct sections, each with their own character. At the front the seating is relaxed, sofas and armchairs dotted about in cosy twos or threes, clustered around low tables and nestled in nooks around the place. This style and the baby grand piano in the corner suggests

this would be a perfect place to curl up with a coffee and a book in the afternoon or to sit for a couple of cocktails or a bottle of wine in the evening. My companion and I opt for the slightly more formal dining section at the back of the room, which is more in the traditional dining room vein although in no way stuffy or pretentious. We go for a lovely Chilean merlot from The Hill’s newly instituted wine list. The menu has a diner-ish feel, with some real comfort food favourites including spicy chicken wings and nachos as well as some more unusual dishes like their Mexican Fishcakes, which consist of king prawns and hake with diced red and green peppers and Cajun spices. My companion orders the nachos with no hesitation whilst I decide that the breaded king prawns

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just cannot be overlooked. I am not let down: a healthy portion of crispy, golden prawns served with a sweet chilli sauce appear and are completely gone within minutes. My companion takes slightly longer to demolish her generous helping of nachos with lashings of sour cream, salsa, guacamole topped with cheese and jalapenos but does so with no less relish. For my main I choose a dish called the Chicken New Yorker, which consists of chicken breast layered with smoky bacon, BBQ sauce and melted mature cheddar, served with thick cut chips and a dressed salad garnish. The chicken breast is flavoursome and perfectly cooked, the bacon sufficiently crispy and the BBQ sauce sweet without being sickly, however, it is the chips that really impress. I often find that chunky chips seem to present a unique challenge to chefs, usually landing on the stodgy and undercooked side. As a result I usually go for the skinny variety when offered a choice but these chips may have converted me. Crunchy without being burnt, they were absolutely perfect and despite being unable to finish my entire plate due to the size of my starter and the heartiness of my main, somehow the chips all managed to disappear. My companion made her selection from the list of gourmet handmade burgers on offer. A classic cheeseburger with bacon called ‘The American’ made from 100% pure beef had her sighing with contentment; and my rapture over the chunky chips was shared. The Hill has been in Bryan’s hands for ten years and was, until recently, a bar called the Question Bar, which was a hotspot for the quiet Forest Hill community. With this shift in style Bryan has not abandoned the bar element but has rather focussed in on the food aspect of things, sourcing quality ingredients to produce a simple but delicious menu. Mission accomplished and although my initial enthusiasm for pudding was stymied by my own overindulgence, I fully intend to return: the dessert display case and I will have our day. The Hill, 45-47 Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3HN, 020 8699 5686; thequestionbar.co.uk

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MERRYMAKER WITH ALL THE DEBATE SURROUNDING EDUCATION, WHY IS HAPPINESS NEVER ON THE AGENDA AND WHAT IS IT WE SHOULD REALLY BE TEACHING OUR CHILDREN? BY JEROME MONAHAN

Is it possible to leave early? My teacher doesn’t want me to miss her lesson’. Sympathetic as I am to the pressures that GCSEs and A-levels can bring, questions like these only confirm me in my belief that young people, and especially the high-fliers, need to be given the space to address the issue of their own happiness, however nebulous a subject that may seem when put alongside more rigid, curricular demands. Whatever else it may be, happiness is not irrelevant. Hardly a week passes without one report or another bubbling to the surface, exploring this oft-times elusive emotion. We question what it is, how we measure it, how much money we need to attain it (as it turns out, not much – chasing the higher salaries often does more to undermine our contentment than to add to it). The teaching of

well-being certainly hasn’t done the students at Wellington School any harm, or their celebrity head, Anthony Seldon; it’s been part of the curriculum there since 2006. ‘Happiness’ workshops for schools are becoming increasingly popular, most often commissioned for youngsters at points in their primary or secondary school lives when transition is on the horizon. In practice, ‘well-being’ or ‘contentment’ workshops may be better terms for what they offer. It would be fatuous to suggest that a single session could offer any kind of permanent change for the children; a long-term and far more embedded approach from schools is needed for that. A more modest aspiration, but important nonetheless, is that the participants of these sessions enjoy them. That they experience spontaneity and unselfconsciousness, and emerge

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from the workshop with a better sense of what it means (and what it feels) to truly be content. If there were ever a topic designed to shatter the silo nature of subjectspecific courses, then happiness is it. How to lead the good life has been one of the most fundamental preoccupations of Western philosophic thinking since the times of Ancient Greece. Meditating on eudaimonia (human flourishing), Aristotle sparked off two and a half millennia of Western thought on the subject, so anyone looking to tackle the issue is more than spoilt for choice. The real challenge is to navigate a coherent path through the vast quantity of information and techniques on offer. For me, an ideal organising structure is to focus on the five contentment dispositions singled out by Nic Marks of the New Economics Foundation (those of the Happy Planet Index fame). These include the importance of ‘connecting with oneself and others’, of ‘noticing oneself and the world around one’, of ‘being active’, of ‘making learning a life-time pursuit’ and finally, of ‘helping others’. It seems to me that sessions should be active and playful; educationalist Sir Ken Robinson agrees with me. He believes teachers today live too much in their heads and make not nearly enough use of their bodies. For lots of students, who spend so much of their time relatively inactive, both in class and out, this issue of ‘bodyforgetfulness’ is an important one. A favourite element of the workshop, I find, emerges when the issue of being observant is addressed – that is, of the individual noticing their own state of mind and the world around them. One activity designed to elicit this involves discussing a sequence of paintings depicting children, spanning the 1640s – 1820s. Hogarth’s 1742 depiction of the Graham children excites the greatest response, particularly when the search begins for clues as to which child was already dead and buried when the group were painted. Here then, is a helpful reminder of the fleeting nature of life, especially children’s lives, in all the periods of history before our own – a sombre enough reminder that we should all learn to count our blessings. And perhaps, that rather than comparing ourselves with our contemporaries, there may be greater solace to be found in setting our own lives against the so often brief and uncomfortable lives of the historic Joneses.

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Exams: Drawing the line at linearity DR COLIN LAVERICK, DEPUTY HEAD AT SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL GDST, EXPLAINS THE LATEST CHANGES TO THE EXAM SYSTEM AND THE RETURN OF LINEAR COURSES WITH EXAMS AT THE END

nd so the pendulum swings again. Linearity is the government’s new mantra, in its plan for reforms to GCSE and A level. Probably some parents, and certainly grandparents, will recall the days when linearity was the established order of the day. You studied for two years (for O level and then for A level), did a mock exam to gain familiarity with the system, and then took the real thing right at the end of those two years. But then (according to Mr Gove) the rot set in. GCSE was introduced and A levels were re-structured to AS and A2.The qualifications were chopped into bite-sized ‘modules’, which could be examined as many times as it took to get a decent grade, and then ‘banked’. A ‘learn it, forget it’ culture developed, and grade inflation undermined the credibility of the system. So the government wants to return to linear courses with exams at the end. The ideal is certainly an honourable one – rather than taking up lots of valuable teaching and learning time with revising for modules and doing innumerable past papers as practice, courses can be constructed which are more challenging, more interesting and more meaningful. It doesn’t mean that pupils can’t check how well they are doing as they go along, because externally examined modules can be replaced by meaningful internal tests and progress checks – with high quality feedback.

The problem isn’t so much the principle behind it as the breakneck speed at which the reforms are being introduced - and not just fast, but all at once. Hence, ‘new’ GCSEs in English and maths will be first taught in Year 10 from September 2015, as will a tranche of new A level courses. The following year, the rest of the ‘core’ GCSE subjects come on stream, along with A levels in maths and languages. The GCSEs will be set at a different standard to the current versions, with a grading system from 9 (high) to 1 (low) rather than the current letter grades. For several years, there will be pupils with a mixture of different kinds of GCSE result, some in numbers and some in letters. A levels will be at the same standard and grading system as at present, but there is a deliberate intention, somehow, to make them ‘harder’ in terms of content – in most subjects (like sciences and business

studies) by adding more maths; in English literature, by adding more books. Unfortunately, the Department for Education’s suspicion of internal assessment means that components like practicals in science, and speaking and listening in languages, will be increasingly marginalised. The future of the AS level is in some doubt, because although it will be available, and is likely to cover the first year of the full A level course content (so might be seen as a progress check), results won’t count towards the final A level grade. A lot will depend on how universities view the AS results, and whether they encourage schools to continue with it. So although the general direction of the reforms is clear, there is still some uncertainty about how it will work out. As with any change to exams and qualifications, the role of teachers and the school is to act as shock absorber, ensuring that for the pupils the focus is always on high quality learning. Of course, exams aren’t everything in excellent schools like this one, pupils take them almost ‘in passing’, getting not just the best possible grades, but a lot more besides. Whatever the government edicts may be, it is now up to the teachers to ensure that pupils aren’t distracted or discouraged by the intricate workings of, and constant changes to, the exam system. sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net

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THIRTY AND PROUD OF IT!

The Prissian Theatre at James Allen’s Girls’ School, a space that’s nurtured talented former pupils including actresses Sally Hawkins, Charlotte Ritchie, dancer Clemmie Sveaas and scores of others, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. To mark the event the theatre’s visionary architect, Iain Mackintosh - of Cottesloe Theatre fame - and other members of the team, returned to toast the building’s next thirty years with champagne and cake at the sparkling, last night performance of the senior school production, Sondheim’s musical ‘Gypsy’.

James Allen’s Girls’ School, 144 East Dulwich Grove, SE22; jags.org.uk

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In 2010 Glee was one of TV’s top shows: unproblematic therefore to call a performing arts evening school ‘Gleekschool’. “Everyone got what we were offering immediately,” says actor Spencer James founder of the Dulwich-based venture, “but the name no longer reflects the calibre of the young people we consistently attract.” With over 100 performers enrolled, ranging in age from 6-19, with the addition of a new adult choir, the school’s priority next year is re-branding itself with the students’ help. “We need to find a name that’s a measure of the talent our youngsters display. They are starting to see the fruit of their commitment with members gaining places at top drama schools and crediting us with having helped them on the path to such success.”

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MEET THE EDITORS 1.15pm at Alleyn’s School in East Dulwich and sixth-formers Matthew Hankin (16) and Phoebe Finn (17) are discussing A*, the ‘bi-termly’ student magazine they launched in September. The Christmas edition is imminent but don’t expect holly and other seasonal motifs in the margins, rather anticipate carefully-weighed current affairs articles covering politics, cultural debates and the latest arts happenings. And all served up in a crisp design reminiscent of ‘The Week’ by fellow student Max Henderson. “We’ve avoided an inward-looking school magazine filled with teen-gossip,” explains Phoebe. “People know that stuff,” adds Matthew. “It’s the world beyond school about which people can be surprisingly ignorant.” Issue one was a sell-out, so clearly they’ve gauged their audience well! Alleyn’s School, Townley Rd, SE22; alleyns.org.uk

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The varied uses of textiles have just been brought home sharply at Sydenham School, in Lewisham, with the unveiling of a set of multicoloured, eight-foot, all-weather pencils inspired by the American pop artist Claes Oldenburg. The pencils, now on display to passersby on a balcony, were also a response to a recent challenge from head teacher Carolyn Unsted to her teachers to come up with topics linked to the three-year £23 million redevelopment currently underway at the school. Accompanying the pencils is a banner proclaiming ‘We’re Re-Drawing Our School!”

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Why did Pedder choose to open in this area? West Norwood is little know, but nestled between the hillsides of Streatham, Crystal Palace and Dulwich. An area which we have known well for some time, we believe it is well worthy of its own office. The West Norwood housing stock boasts plentiful period property. Properties of this type are always highly desirable, and with West Norwood on the cusp of change, these properties are more affordable to buyers in an increasingly competitive

Old School will offer a collection of 89 new homes, ranging in size from 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes set within a 3.2 acre site in the heart of Lambeth. Designed by Conran and Partners, the c. £60 million project involves a mix of refurbishment and conversion of 60s modernist listed buildings, along with contemporary and sympathetically designed new apartments. A unique terrace of just six contemporary houses arranged over three floors enhances the street frontage. John East, Director of Land and New Homes at Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, comments: “Baylis Old School is a key site for SE11 and

despite having just announced the scheme, interest has been high from potential purchasers. Fuelled by a lack of stock and high levels of demand, prices in Lambeth have risen by more than 10% since the start of the year and the nearby regeneration and development of Nine Elms is having a ripple effect on the area and increasing its desirability. Young professionals and investors are going to fi nd this scheme, with its assortment of apartment sizes on offer, extremely appealing.”

London market. There is a great variety of housing stock in the area which makes it attractive to both owner occupiers, and investors. How did you start out in property? Following in my family footsteps I studied property at university and went on to work with a multimillion-pound central London commercial developments. I then moved into residential property, selling prestigious property to high-net-worth clients. Thirteen years later, I still enjoy the cut and thrust of residential property and the challenges involved in running a leading estate agency.

truly been reflected in the generation of interest we are seeing from London buyers. How are the schools and transport links? Transport links are excellent. With frequent direct trains from West Norwood Station to London Victoria, and Thameslink trains from nearby Tulse Hill, the area is extremely well connected. There are also bus services from the High Street to central London, Clapham and Brixton for links to the tube network. The area is well served by schools including Julians, Elm Wood and Kinswood primary schools. The excellent private schools in nearby Dulwich Village are also easily accessible. Do you have a little known fact about the area? West Norwood proves to be the inspiration for Adele’s debut single ‘Hometown Glory’. The singersongwriter spent her teenage years growing up in West Norwood, and she wrote ‘Hometown Glory’ in just 10 minutes, after her mother persuaded her to leave her South London home for University.

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redictions for 2014 are good, the market in the fashionable areas of London like East Dulwich has been rising and should continue to be strong well into 2014. Tenants are still flocking here rather than renting in the traditionally top priced areas of London like Mayfair and Islington, meaning that we are still seeing a strong demand and high rents in our local area. The impact of the Help to Buy Scheme is reported as being felt by many agents in the country. Some tenants who would have continued to rent in recent years rather than buying are now looking to purchase a property, but I feel this will have a less of an impact in the areas of London such as ours where the price of purchase is very high being between £250k -600k for a two bedroom flat. The purchaser still needs to save a 5% deposit, and this is difficult for tenants paying high rent to achieve. For those who have been able to save, there is apparently not enough property on the sales market to supply the demand in popular areas of London. We are still looking forward to a continued healthy lettings market in the year to come!

s 2013 drew to a close a number of lenders announced 95% mortgages at both competitive interest rates and fees. Th is has been prompted by the Government’s Help to Buy Scheme where the Government guarantees the lender 15% of the mortgage. The new lenders are not utilising this scheme as they consider that they can still offer competitive rates outside the scheme. The lenders have tightened the criteria for lending at this rate and only borrowers with excellent credit scores will be able to access these mortgages.HSBC and Virgin Money have announced that they are joining the Help to Buy Scheme and a number of other lenders are poised to join the scheme in January. On the negative side Funding for Lending has been withdrawn for home buying. 2014 should prove to be an interesting year for mortgage borrowers as the lenders compete for the business but keep an eye on interest rates as they might drift up as the year progresses and the lenders’ borrowing costs increase.

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013 has seen the London property market gain momentum throughout the year with prices steadily rising as demand for property reaches levels not seen since 2008. The government’s ‘Help to Buy Scheme’ has been a contributing factor, but the far larger cause is a shortage of stock. With so few properties hitting the market, competition is fierce when a new property is instructed, inflating prices as people battle it out to secure their home. This trend will continue in to 2014 unless we see a drastic increase in the amount of property available for sale. South London will become an increasingly popular draw for buyers thanks to the London Overground line and the surge in popularity of areas like Peckham, Brixton, Forest Hill, Sydenham and Crystal Palace. Gentrification and thriving local enterprises have helped in this regard too.

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s memories of the Christmas and New Year festivities begin to fade, thoughts obviously turn to the coming year. However, for business owners, whose leases are nearing expiry, or who are contemplating the exercise of an option to terminate their leases early, their thoughts ought instead to turn to their lawyers! Whilst it is sensible for tenants to maintain good, informal, relationships with their landlords, it should not be forgotten that termination clauses have strict requirements that have to be met, in order to ensure that the opportunity to terminate is not missed. Similarly, if the lease has statutory protection, there is a certain procedure which needs to be followed in order to ensure that, so far as possible, the business owner’s interests are

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protected.We may well be approaching the end of the season of goodwill but it certainly isn’t the time to put one’s head in the sand (or even the snow!) if one is a business owner with a lease nearing expiry or a termination date approaching! Contact your lawyers for early advice – and feel free to enclose a belated Christmas card!

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Christopher Cady, Associate Director

Semi-Detached

Victorian Charm Ashbourne Grove, SE22 A magnificent semi-detached Victorian family house which has been in the same family for some seventy two years. Currently loosely arranged as two flats there are two kitchens and two bathrooms in place and a fifty four sq ft rear garden, so any buyer will probably wish to re-configure the property into a family house. Located near East Dulwich BR station, main bus routes and shops, bars and restaurants on Lordship Lane. ÂŁ875,000 Freehold

Dulwich 020 8875 7999

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Balham 020 8675 6565

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Putney Open 2014

Clapham 020 8875 7995

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

East Dulwich 020 8875 7999

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

www.jacksonsestateagents.com

Stylishly Extended

South Facing Garden.

Blenheim Grove, SE15 A stylish early Victorian three bedroom terraced house which has been extended recently at the rear to provide a stunning kitchen/breakfast room with French doors leading into a south-facing garden. Ideally situated near Peckham Rye BR station and the amazing shops on Rye Lane and the High Street. ÂŁ740,000 Freehold

Dulwich 020 8875 7999

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Garden Flat

Large Cellar Barry Road, SE22 A delightful two bedroom ground floor garden flat converted within a Victorian double-fronted house with the added benefit of a massive cellar. There is an openplan reception/kitchen to the front and a large bathroom to the rear. Located near main bus routes and within easy reach of east Dulwich BR station. ÂŁ469,950 Leasehold

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Balham 020 8675 6565

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Putney Open 2014

Clapham 020 8875 7995

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

East Dulwich 020 8875 7999

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

www.jacksonsestateagents.com

Victorian Conversion Excellent Location

Kitto Road, SE14 A superb one bedroom flat situated on the raised ground floor of this lovely Victorian house in Nunhead. The property is presented in good condition throughout and is a great purchase for the first-time buyer. Situated near Nunhead BR station, main bus routes and local shops. Telegraph Hill Park is also located nearby. ÂŁ299,950 Leasehold

Dulwich 020 8875 7999

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CAMBERWELL GROVE, SE5

£1,600,000

Upgrade yourself in this super-slick 4 double bed home of nearly 3400 sq ft. Full-floor master suite, fully loaded Italian kitchen, 2 receptions, office, garden room, garage and 2 luxury bathrooms. Find it on Camberwell’s best street close to Zone 2 trains at Denmark Hill. If you want to spoil yourself rotten, we’d suggest you check out this. The spec is so high it’s spinning towards heaven. Starting with the kitchen/diner; it’s a bespoke Italian job and includes top of the range appliances including a coffee maker and wine cooler alongside a double fridge/freezer, double oven, microwave and dishwasher.

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MONA ROAD, SE15

£599,995

Pretty perfect flat-fronted Victorian cottage on teeny Peckham side street. Polished interior, kitchen/diner, 2 receptions and charming garden. Find it close to zippy Zone 2 trains and East London Line links at Queen’s Road.

THERAPIA ROAD, SE22

£1,350,000

Gargantuan trophy home in best East Dulwich setting. Double fronted, 5 double bedrooms, mammoth kitchen/diner, 3 receptions, loft room and fairytale 83ft garden. These huge homes are rare finds; families take root here and stay a long time, so they don’t often come onto the property market. This semi-detached house is double-fronted and double the size of most ordinary Victorian properties with a floor space of almost 2500sqft.

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Spotlight on Peckham Rye THROUGH THE KEYHOLE...

7 Private Balcony

Grove Court, Peckham Grove SE15 £250,000 Leasehold

Overlooking communal landscaped gardens, this wonderful private balcony provides the perfect spot to relax and unwind on warmer evenings.

Christopher Stewart Branch Manager at Acorn, Peckham Rye

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stunning one double bedroom apartment with private balcony perfectly positioned to get the best out of trendy Peckham. Nearby attractions include buzzing Rye Lane and upmarket Bellenden Road.

7 Kitchen The architect designed interior layout includes a wonderful open-plan kitchen, benefiting from ample storage as well as fully integrated appliances.

7 Lounge

Complete with large doors leading to your own private balcony, enhancing the light and spacious feel of this wonderful lounge complete with wooden floors.

Public Knowledge BEST SCHOOL

Becky Munday Head of Sales, GJM Property

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Most of our clients are here for The Villa Nursery and Pre-Prep School on Lyndhurst Grove, which has recently been extended. There is a real buzz about the new Free School ‘The Belham’, opening in 2015 on the corner of Bellenden and Maxted Roads.

RAINY DAY Independent shopping on Bellenden Road. Peckham Plex cinema is quite the bargain at £4.99 a ticket. Every production I’ve seen at the CLF Arts Café (Bussey Building) has been excellent, with Hansel & Gretel showing at the moment.

SPORTS & REC

FUN FOR ME

Peckham Rye Park & Common hosts British Military Fitness sessions thrice weekly. Peckham Pulse has a great modern pool and gym facilities, as well as a good selection of exercise classes too.

I love my food so I’m extremely happy in SE15 with independent establishments such as Anderson’s, Petitou and The Peckham Refreshment Rooms - the salami and fennel sarnie is out of this world.

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Market Comment

New West Norwood Office

e are pleased to announce the launch of our ninth office in South East London - West Norwood. Open from 6th January, this office will cover West Dulwich, Tulse Hill, West Norwood and Streatham. Drop in to our office at 270 Norwood Road, SE27 9AJ to hear about our seriously discounted fees for SE27 properties.

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Local Community Christmas Fairs

Rob Keeble Forest Hill Branch Manager

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t is easy to see why Forest Hill has fast become one of the trendiest spots to live in, with an abundance of tree lined residential streets, coffee shops, boutiques and schools. In recent years the high street has been transformed into a hive of activity, from people grabbing their early morning coffee on the way into work to visiting the famous Horniman Museum and its exceptional gardens. With the

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East London line offering a journey time of only 14 minutes to London Bridge, Forest Hill has become an ideal base for city commuters and a major driving force behind the rise in popularity of SE23. Pedder have seen house prices in the area increase month by month and due to the market demand out-weighing the low supply we are set to see prices in SE23 to continue to rise and spread throughout the neighbouring areas in 2014.

e endeavour to help wherever we can to help local schools and Churches advertise their Christmas Fairs in order to raise money for important trips and vital maintenance. In December we fundraised for Judith Kerr Primary School in Herne Hill, Bessemer Grange Primary School in East Dulwich, Paxton School in Crystal Palace, St Johns Primary School in Penge, Rosendale School in West Dulwich, Virgo Fidelis in Upper Norwood and Our Lady & St Philip Neri School in Sydenham. In total, we provided 308 advertising boards providing over ÂŁ4,600 of sponsorship.

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

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Offices throughout London

Banfield Road SE15

£530,000 - Freehold

Overhill Road SE22

£375,000 Leasehold

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

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

Dulwich & SE I 020 8299 1722 I dulwich@bushells.com

Rye Hill Park SE15

Linwood Close SE5

£350,000 Leasehold

£210,000 Leasehold

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

A bright, airy and very well presented studio apartment with off street parking conveniently located in Peckham Rye close to all local amenities within the area & transport links into the city offered to the market chain free. EPC = D

Dulwich & SE I 020 8299 1722 I dulwich@bushells.com

Acton  Balham  Bloomsbury  Battersea  Camden  Clapham  Dulwich  Fulham  Hammersmith  Islington  West Hampstead

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Honor Oak Road SE23 -

£575,000 Freehold

A stunning larger than average three double bedroom 1930’s house which has been newly refurbished to a high standard. This house offers great living/entertaining space and is perfectly located for local schools and transport links into the city. EPC = E

Dulwich & SE I 020 8299 1722 I dulwich@bushells.com

PART OF THE EDMUND CUDE GROUP

Acton  Balham  Bloomsbury  Battersea  Camden  Clapham  Dulwich  Fulham  Hammersmith  Islington  West Hampstead

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IN THEIR OWN

WORDS KIM JONES

Sales Manager at Bushells, East Dulwich Photography: Rebecca Noonan

s a child I would count the doors & windows of properties as my parents drove by. In time the counting changed to pointing out the differences between this house & that house, which then developed into wondering what they were like inside. I think it’s safe to say I had a fascination with property from a very young age. At 23, with no knowledge, experience or advice, I crazily purchased my very first property, which was in need of complete refurbishment. The rest, as they say, is history. I started my career in agency 10 years ago in Bushells’ East Dulwich branch as a junior negotiator. I was amazed at how much there was to learn and how much actually goes into the selling process from beginning to end. I had only experienced it from a buyer’s point of view before and not recognised for a minute the hard work agents put in. After much success in East Dulwich I moved to Bushells Clapham and was promoted to senior negotiator and, soon after that, the Sales Manager. Through developing my career I have gained a wealth of experience in the South West London markets including Clapham, Balham, Tooting, Earlsfield & West Dulwich. I have also worked within the overseas property industry selling investment opportunities in Brazil, Spain, the Caribbean, Portugal & Bulgaria, but after all that I decided to come full circle right back to where it all started - Bushells in East Dulwich. It’s great to be back in East Dulwich, I am lucky to have witnessed the change within the area during the last 10 years, it’s really rewarding that there are still people in the area who I sold property to all those

years ago who actually remember me. It’s such a pleasure to walk into houses I once sold to a young couple and see them moving on as a family. East Dulwich has become quite a hot spot in South East London, with property prices still relatively affordable compared to alternative parts of London, but for an area that is no less attractive. The area offers great bars, restaurants, boutiques & organic food shops, fantastic transport links into the city, excellent private & state schools, lovely parks and green open spaces. Overall, the area has become a draw to both young professionals as well as families, and has a great community feel. The shortage of properties in 2013 saw prices rocket within a short space of time, creating a huge sense of urgency for buyers, with many losing out on sealed bids (something I hadn’t seen since 2006/2007). Available properties across the entire market are considerably down compared with 2012, but with a new confidence from buyers and sellers alike, I’m sure we are set for a fantastic 2014. As a result I’m very excited about the year ahead. With the help to buy scheme attracting even more buyers to the market, we know that the demand is going to be stronger than ever. However, because people want to set up in Dulwich in a home for life, available properties will be the big issue in servicing this demand.

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PROPERTY OF THE MONTH / WEST DULWICH

ILDERSLY GROVE, SE21

£1,200,000 F/H

Situated in a quiet backwater of West Dulwich, yet only a few paces from all the amenities and a 5 minute walk from West Dulwich station (Victoria) is this handsome and statuesque period villa having been completely overhauled by the current Interior Designer owner in recent years.

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£599,950 F/H THURLESTONE ROAD, SE27

£675,000 F/H

West Norwood station with regular services into Central London and

family home with an abundance of original features. Well placed for an

an abundance of local amenities close by. Chain free.

excellent choice of local amenities, transport links and great schools.

West Dulwich Office

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Presented in wonderful condition throughout is this beautiful detached

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Fabulous 5 bedroom semi-detached family home well placed for

CLIVE ROAD, SE21 £450,000 F/H

GRACES ROAD, SE5  £750,000 F/H

Finished to an exceptional standard throughout, this breathtaking two

Set over 3 floors is this lovely Victorian home beautifully decorated

bedroom first floor flat is located on a quiet residential road and offers

throughout and a short walk from Denmark Hill and Peckham stations.

gorgeously equipped open-plan living. West Dulwich Office

Dulwich Office

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PROPERTY OF THE MONTH / HONOR OAK PARK OFFICE

DEVONSHIRE ROAD, SE23

£1,100,000 F/H

Beautiful 6 bedroom semi-detached house in a sought after road between Forest Hill and Honor Oak. Decorated and presented to a very high standard throughout including a fantastic double reception and large kitchen/breakfast room leading to a beautiful south-east facing garden.

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FAIRLAWN PARK, SE26  £390,000 L/H

AUSTIN CLOSE, SE23  £450,000 F/H

Lovely 3 bedroom Victorian terraced family home within close

Set in a lovely quiet cul-de-sac is this four bedroom mid terraced house

proximity of Sydenham station.

with the rear overlooking the park with a well maintained 40ft rear garden and off-street parking to the front.

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LORDSHIP LANE, SE22  £475,000 SOF

EAST DULWICH ROAD, SE22  £450,000 L/H

Large three bedroom Victorian conversion garden flat close to East

Cracking 3 bedroom flat occupying the whole of the top floor of this

Dulwich station and all the fab shops, bars and restaurants that

imposing Georgian terraced period conversion. Split over two floors

Lordship Lane and North Cross Road have to offer.

with access to a private rear garden and private shared OSP.

Dulwich Office

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Showcase Cameron MacKinnon Lettings Manager, Jacksons, Dulwich

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Lowdown for Landlords RENT

he lettings market is governed by a number of factors at any one moment in time. The rent achieved will be based on where your property sits in the current marketplace, how many similar properties are on the market, and how many applicants are looking at the time of year. Traditionally, all properties with outside space achieve a better rent during the spring/ summer months. Likewise, rental values tend to soften in December and January. The secret to achieving good rent is good presentation. The better the property looks the more appealing it will be for prospective tenants and the aim is to stand out from the crowd. Professional photography and floor plans show a property to its true potential and it amazes me that some landlords will allow photographs of their property that have been taken in the dark and in low resolution. A six week security deposit is now seen as normal in the letting market. The deposit is specifically held now in a tenancy deposit scheme and is there to cover any dilapidations experienced throughout the tenancy. An important document for all new landlords is an inventory and an independent check in and out (snapshot of the property at the beginning and end of the tenancy). This allows third party guidance on what’s fair and reasonable, other than wear and tear.

Sitting proudly on an enviable plot in one of Dulwich’s most requested postcodes is this utterly lovely four bedroom detached home.

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aving been the subject of a thorough refurbishment inside and out, the house offers lots of living accommodation in the shape of; a large kitchen/breakfast/dining/family room which as an open plan space works wonderfully, but can be zoned into separate rooms. A large, double aspect reception room with uninterrupted views over the garden, (which we will come to shortly!) a downstairs WC and an ample sized internal garage that can house many

Details

Frank Dixon Way, SE21 £2,000,000 Freehold

bikes etc., but is big enough for the family saloon or classic car. Upstairs offers a master suite with dressing area and en suite bathroom, 3 further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside is a beautifully landscaped enormous rear garden with BBQ and patio space, vast lawns and a children’s activity area that will satisfy the most boisterous bunch! Various outbuilding and utility areas complete the rear. The sweeping drive and neatly manicured front lawn complete this fabulous house.

Contact

Pickwicks, Dulwich 020 3397 1144; pickwickestates.com

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NORTH DULWICH

£1,100,000

A five double bedroom period house. 50ft South West facing garden, garage and three reception rooms.

DENMARK HILL

A two bedroom ground floor flat in a prestigious mansion block. Modern kitchen and bathroom, attractive communal grounds.

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HERNE HILL

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An exception period house with many original features. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, cellar, 20ft kitchen/diner, good size rear garden.

A four bedroom split level maisonette. Two/three bathrooms, 21ft kitchen/diner, small patio, access to tube and BR stations.

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SOMERTON ROAD SE15 £750,000 What a winner! Originally built in the late 1950s and expertly augmented in the ‘noughties’, this award winning two bedder impresses at every step. The house extends to include a vast

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L-shaped living/dining room with a wall of glass leading to a joyous semi decked garden. You would know the owners are architects - the decor is sublime. It’s contemporary, quirky and bespoke throughout.

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LOW THER HILL SE23

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Built toward the end of Edward’s reign and still retaining much of its original charm, this spacious four bedroom semi detached charmer will win you over at first inspection. Picture rails, high ceilings, fireplaces,

ceiling roses, timber floors and stained glass run generously throughout. There’s a huge storage cellar, original sash windows and a wonderful sunny conservatory from whence to enjoy the south facing garden.

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SOUTH LONDON

KINGS HALL ROAD BR 3 £1,550,0 0 0 This 5/6 bedroom house is a knockout! The current owners have lovingly created an unbeatably spacious, stylish yet sympathetic home awash with tasteful tones. The fittings are top notch throughout,

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you’ll enjoy cast iron school style radiators, recrafted internal cornicing, polished steel and marble fireplaces and a bathroom befitting a celebrity. OSP, cellar and beautiful 120ft garden too.

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Living the Dream � The most luxuriously appointed properties on the market.

Frank Dixon Way, SE21

his very lovely detached five bedroom double fronted family house, individually commissioned by the original owners, was built as a replica of a Georgian house. Extended by the present owners, it is the only one of its type in this private road, which is one of the most sought after in Dulwich.

£2,350,000 Harvey & Wheeler

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Freehold

Lanercost Road, SW2

Inverton Road, SE15

ocated on a popular residential road, this beautifully designed double fronted period property offers high ceilings, bay fronted windows and plenty of storage space. Further to this it also has two further reception rooms, a kitchen/diner, four bedrooms, a private garden, off street car parking and the potential to convert the loft.

his is a great opportunity to rent a fabulously stylish 3 bedroom house situated on a quiet residential street in Nunhead. The property benefits from solid wood floors that run throughout, feature wallpaper, made to measure blinds and modern lighting. Available unfurnished.

£1,125,000

£1,750 Per Month

KFH, West Dulwich

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Spotlight on SE15: Average asking price - £444,086Average asking rents - £1,541 pcmAverage property value - £357,823

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College Gardens, Dulwich ÂŁ1,425,000 A 5 bedroom family house arranged over 4 floors comprising 2 bathrooms, double reception room, modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, utility area, large storage room and double integral garage. To the rear there is a patio garden with direct access into communal gardens. There is a drive to the front providing off street parking. EPC: (D)

Please contact our Dulwich Village Office on 020 8299 0922

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Worlingham Road, East Dulwich ÂŁ950,000 A Victorian house upgraded by the current owners set over three levels. The property comprises of 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, downstairs W.C, double reception room, fitted kitchen/diner and a private garden. East Dulwich station is a short walk away and offers regular services to central London and London Bridge. EPC: (D)

Please contact our East Dulwich Office on 020 8299 3721

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A passion for property

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Lennard Road, Penge ÂŁ575,000 A stunning end of terrace family house comprising two receptions, kitchen/breakfast room, three double bedrooms and a bathroom. The house has a delightful urban garden with views over Alexandra Park. Located close to Penge East and Penge West rail. EPC: (D)

Please contact our Sydenham Office on 020 8659 0220

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Shardcroft Avenue, Herne Hill ÂŁ1,850,000 A double fronted semi-detached house immaculately presented with a GIA of over 2,800 sq ft. The property comprises of 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, cellar, 6 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a 60ft south facing garden. Close to Herne Hill and North Dulwich railway stations. EPC: (E)

Please contact our Herne Hill Office on 020 7738 5926

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A passion for property

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Stanstead Road, Forest Hill ÂŁ499,950 A Victorian House recently refurbished to a high standard. The property comprises of a large though lounge, extended fitted kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, utility room, under stair storage, separate WC and family bathroom with roll top bath and fire place. Further benefits include original wooden flooring, sash windows, rear garden and loft. EPC: (D)

Please contact our Forest Hill Office on 020 8314 4070

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Orleans Road, Upper Norwood ÂŁ625,000 A four bedroom semi-detached house arranged over three floors. The property comprises of two receptions rooms, kitchen/diner, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is lots of fitted storage space throughout and benefits include a garage (accessed via shared driveway) and 62ft rear garden. EPC: (E)

Please contact our Crystal Palace Office on 020 8670 7160

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Idmiston Road, West Norwood £1,075,000 A 6 bedroom Victorian family house extended and recently refurbished providing spacious accommodation over 3 floors. The property comprises 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, study, cellar and a fitted kitchen/breakfast room which opens out onto a 75’ rear garden. Early viewing is advised. EPC: (E)

Please contact our West Norwood Office on 020 8670 9008

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

Please contact our New Homes Office on 020 7783 6839

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

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