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EDITOR Alexandra Jones EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Catherine Hales EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Ilana Fox, Lawrence Roullier White SENIOR ADVERTISING ACCOUNT MANAGER Lynsey Saker GROUP PROPERTY DIRECTOR Alexandra Hunter PROPERTY DIRECTOR Andy Elmer PROPERTY EDITOR Lucie Pearce ART DIRECTOR Ray Searle PRODUCTION MANAGER Stewart Hyde PRODUCTION DESIGNERS Gemma Isteed, Tahir Kapucu SENIOR DESIGNER Pawel Kuba DESIGNERS Andrew Mavin, Ekrem Yilmaz JUNIOR DESIGNER Rebecca Noonan COPY CONTROLLER Christine Mann FINANCE DIRECTOR Alexandra Hvid FINANCE MANAGER Marianne McFadden DIRECTOR Greg Hughes MANAGING DIRECTOR Sherif Shaltout For editorial enquiries please email: alex.jones@zest-media.com For advertising enquiries please call 020 7704 0588 or email: advertising@zest-media.com Subscriptions are available simply by emailing marianne@zest-media.com You can receive an online subscription for FREE or a postal subscriptions for 12 months, ÂŁ30 respectively (to cover postage and packaging). Please email us with your preferred option and details.

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CONTENTS JUNE ARTS & CULTURE 10. WHAT’S ON This month’s diary 13. ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Catherine Hales meets the cast of the smash-hit comedy 16. FEELING FESTIVE Our guide to the top local festivals

STYLE & FASHION 25. PHOTO FINISH The dresses to invest in for summer

HEALTH & BEAUTY 33. FIGHTING FIT Meet Leanne Spencer, the local personal trainer taking on more than muffin tops 37. BEAUTY NEWS

FOOD 41. KNEAD TO KNOW Recipes from Gail’s glossy new baking book 44. DINING WITH DOHERTY Profile on local chef Daniel Doherty 46. BEST BREW The artisan beers to try this summer 49. FOOD NEWS

HOME & GARDEN 50. LOUISE WILKINSON Meet the Crystal Palace ceramicist

TRAVEL 56. MIAMI & VEGAS Uncovering the USA’s sin cities

KIDS & EDUCATION 63. NUMBERS GAME Amanda Constance on bagging bursaries 65. EDUCATION NEWS

PROPERTY 78. PROPERTY NEWS 88. IN THEIR OWN WORDS Stephen Smith of Property In

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Editor's Letter ummer. It’s been a long time coming, hasn’t it? And even now every bright and beautiful day seems to be followed by two bleak washouts. So if not the weather (never the weather), what can we be sure of this summer?

Well, first up: festivals. I can’t imagine a summer without that mingling of music, food and frivolity. And that doesn’t have to mean Glastonbury. South East London this summer will be abuzz with festival activity from a community-led grassroots festival in Crystal Palace, to a celebration of the arts in Camberwell. Massive Attack are set to play in Blackheath and Brockwell Park will be transformed into a family-friendly farmyard fête for the Lambeth Country Show. See our festivals guide on pg.16 for all the details.

Festivals aside, what else can we be sure of? The races, and specifically, our outfits for them. Whether you’re heading to Ascot in June or Glorious Goodwood in July, you’ll

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need a showstopper. Turn to pg.25 for this season’s top Ladies Day looks.

All that festival-ing and racing is thirsty work, so we’ve also put a spotlight on the artisan beer trend currently sweeping South East London (because nothing says ‘summer’ better than a cold half of beer in the garden at home).

So maybe the question we should be asking is, who cares about the weather? We’ll be getting out in South East London regardless, armed with sanguinity, and yes, just in case, an umbrella.

Alexandra Jones, Editor

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Absolutely

LOVES

Our favourite finds this June, from sexy sunnies to vintage vodka and everything in between

Fall into

Summer

Mango are keeping it simple for SS14 with pretty pastels and clean lines. The Spanish brand are known for their quality and versatility, making this a collection you will wear year in and year out. mango.com

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BAROQUE ON

Pierrot et Coco do gold and black bee wallpaper like no other. One might even say they’re creating a buzz. £178; pierrotetcoco.com

CROSS-EYED

Henry Holland’s quirky sunnies are likey to produce gasps of admiration and bizarre tanlines. £180; net-a-porter.com

THAT’S THE SPIRIT

Vestal Vodka have upped their game with their tasty tipple that goes down oh-so-smoothly.

Ours is a martini, thanks. £514.29; masterofmalt.com

PLUSH RUSH

Dip-dye’s aren’t just for hair, you know, and this Occa-Home cushion proves it.

Would look perfect on a crisp white sofa. £70; occa-home.co.uk

BOOT-ILICIOUS

BERRY NICE

Give the zebra look a try with these modish snakeskin boots from Acne. £460; my-wardrobe.com

What do you get when you cross Michael Angave and Jo Malone? There’s no punchline, it’s just a really nice candle. £42; jomalone.com

UP STREAM

This gorgeous Siphon Manufaktur soda siphon will make an excellent addition to your cocktail cabinet. £650; siphonmanufaktur.de

BLING RING

How could anyone say no to this exquisite sapphire and diamond ring from Asprey? £10,500; asprey.com

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what’s on JUNE

JURASSIC 5

20 - 21 June Brixton Academy

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A SMALL FAMILY BUSINESS Until 27 August National Theatre

A riotous exposure of entrepreneurial greed by Olivier Award-winning playwright Alan Ayckbourn, A Small Family Business returns to the National Theatre for the first time since 1987. Jack McCracken is a man of principle in a corrupt world. But not for long. Moments after taking over his father-in-law’s business he’s approached by a private detective armed with some compromising information. Rampant self-interest takes over and comic hysteria builds to a macabre climax.

Upper Ground, South Bank, SE1; nationaltheatre.org.uk

The face of alt-hip hop in the 90s, the six piece crew known only as Jurassic 5 have re-formed since their split in 2007 to great acclaim.

After their sensational performance at Parklife Weekender, the group embarked on a tour that quickly sold out resulting in a UK headline tour. The group will be performing their one and only London date at Brixton Academy, so Jurassic 5 fans take note!

211 Stockwell Road, SW9; o2academybrixton.co.uk

THE FLYING ROAST GOOSE

3 - 21 June Blue Elephant Theatre

A story about food, survival and hope, told through the eyes of a Cantonese chef and her pet goose and set in war-torn Hong Kong during the Japanese occupation in the 1940s. Using physical theatre, puppetry and object manipulation, this original piece delves into a dark chapter of Hong Kong’s history. Authentic, sophisticated and imaginative, this brilliant play approaches a serious subject with playfulness and humour.

59A Bethwin Road, SE5; blueelephanttheatre.co.uk

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STEFANO PAOLICCHI 14 June - 3 July GX Gallery

oted for his penchant for mystery, artist Stefano Paolicchi has become a well-known name throughout his native Italy. In his own words, ‘My work expresses my emotions, memories and everything that comes from the real world, revisited in my dreams.’ This exhibition will explore the realms of fantasy and the unconscious, as well as introducing an element of personal imagery.

43 Denmark Hill, SE5; gxgallery.com

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MATISSE CUT-OUTS Throughout June Tate Modern A unique opportunity to explore the works of a master of modern art, this exhibition brings together examples from the final part of Matisse’s career in which he began ‘carving into colour’ thus producing his famous cut-outs series. The once-in-a-lifetime exhibition will unite 120 works created between 1936 and 1954, which have until now been scattered throughout the globe.

Bankside, SE1; tate.org.uk

MESSAGES FOR POSTERITY Throughout June British Film Institute

ennis Potter produced a body of work specifically for television that redefined the TV drama, raising it to the level of an art form and in the process creating totally original techniques that delighted and surprised in equal measure. As Alan Yentob said, ‘he is emblematic of what is possible in television.’ As a tribute to the legendary writer, the BFI will be screening Potter’s surviving canon throughout the summer months.

Belvedere Road, South Bank, SE1; bfi.org.uk

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FRANCES HA 11 June Bussey Building

rances Ha focuses on 27-year-old dancer, Frances Halladay, as she attempts to figure out her life. Her travels take her from Brooklyn to Chinatown, Sacramento to Paris and Poughkeepsie, all the way back to Washington Heights. Visually stunning, this mildly self-indulgent romp captures the crisis of extended adolescence so many people find themselves in today. Catch it as part of the Rooftop Film Club’s summer season.

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ONE MAN, TWO

GUVNORS

Catherine Hales meets the cast of the smash-hit comedy before they embark on their UK tour

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press trip to the National is a rare thing. It’s not often that the famous theatre opens its doors to eager journos looking to get the backstage experience but when it does, it certainly delivers. I had come to see the international phenomenon that is One Man, Two Guvnors in rehearsal before the cast set off on their tour of over 30 cities in the UK and Ireland, which will end in March 2015. This will be one of the biggest tours a National Theatre production has ever embarked on and it is a tribute to the success of Richard Bean’s award winning comedy and Nicholas Hytner’s critically acclaimed direction, that such faith has been placed in the play. The pressure is on, too, for the touring cast, which stars Gavin Spokes in the central role as Francis Henshall, a veteran of the role who has had experience playing the lovable buffoon in the West End. Familiar faces, many of whom are ghosts of EastEnders past, occupy the other roles including Shaun Williamson (aka Barry from EastEnders) as Charlie Clench, Emma Barton (another EastEnders cast member who portrayed Honey Mitchell) as Dolly and Jasmyn Banks as Pauline Clench, rounding out the EastEnders trifecta (she previously played Alice Branning in the show).

As we trooped into one of the enormous rehearsal rooms (that would require anyone not familiar with the labyrinthine backstage area, a map and compass to find) I was struck by the authenticity of the whole affair. This was going to be a real rehearsal; no added frills for the press.

Things could go wrong (and probably would) and notes would be taken by director Nicholas Hytner, who was also in attendance, in order to improve the show before its stage debut. It was exciting to know that as the first audience the cast had performed to, we were to be part of ‘the process’. I made up my mind to be completely honest, no sympathy laughs here. As it turned out, I needn’t have bothered, as all my laughs were genuine.

Although not a musical, the play features many musical numbers and actually has its own band-in-residence, The Kraze, who kick off proceedings with a couple of songs to get the audience into the mood. I am loath to give away anything of the plot as the real humour and excitement of it can only be experienced in person but any fans of physical comedy, lightening quick dialogue and fantastic character acting will find what they are looking for with One Man, Two Guvnors. onemantwoguvnors.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.

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used to love going to gigs. When I was 16 my parents thought I was sweet and sensible – but instead of spending my evenings with friends doing homework (like I said I was), I secretly hung out with Britpop D-listers in smoke-filled pubs in Camden. I wasn’t a groupie (not unless you count a drunken kiss with a member of Blur as significant, which I don’t) but I was in love with music – rock and indie and metal and punk – and my favourite part of the year was festival season.

Back then (and we’re talking the late 1990s), festivals were places for real music fans. It never crossed our minds to plan our outfits and to think about ‘festival fashion’, and we certainly didn’t need magazine tips on what to pack. We chucked our clothes in our rucksacks, pitched up our tents in a muddy field somewhere far from London, and then drank watered-down cider as we stared up at our idols on stage. Those were the happiest days of my life.

Fast-forward to festival season now and it’s all completely different. Maybe I’m looking at festivals with cynical, 30-something eyes, but the thought of going to an actual festival now leaves me cold. I wouldn’t want to be surrounded by girls in denim hotpants and Hunters who don’t know who the bands are. I’m fed up with how sanitised everything’s become: less about the music, more style over substance. At the risk of sounding old before my time, things just aren’t as good as they used to be.

The last festival I went to was in the Cotswolds. We ate margaritas from the Pizza Express van, drank coconut water handed out by promo girls and then hung out with David Cameron, John Craven and Noel Edmunds in the VIP tent. It was a fun weekend, but it didn’t feel like a festival because it wasn’t about the music: music seemed to be at the bottom of the agenda for everyone (me excluded).

I still go to gigs when I can face the journey from Camden to East Dulwich late at night, but I’ve given up going to festivals and I’ve made my peace with it.

Festivals have changed for the worse … and it appears that I’ve grown up too – I’m no longer the 16-yearold kid who thinks sleeping in a tent is an adventure.

And while I may not be sweet, I could definitely be considered sensible, and that’s cool with me: at the very least I don’t have to lie to my parents any more.

Family fair and 5-a-side Football Tournament Sunday 8 June 2014 (rain or shine) at Dulwich College and Dulwich Prep London ‘Tank Field’ Bring a picnic and make it a fun family day out Football Tournament 11am - 3.30pm

Family Fair 12 noon - 3.30pm

• Mixed teams welcome • 3 age groups: Reception & Year 1 Years 2 & 3 Years 4 & 5 • All teams will play a minimum of 6 matches • 5-a-side, £30 per team • Applications accepted on a first comefirst-served basis

Organised with the Friends of Herne Hill School

Timetable: 11.00 Team Registration 11.30 Morning competition 12.30 Lunch 1.30 Afternoon competition 3.30 Medal presentations Venue entrance on Grange Lane, off College Road, SE21

F O U N D A T I O N

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Bouncy castles Beat the goalie Obstacle course Coconut shy Storytelling corner Wet sponge throwing World Cup sticker and cards swap stall • Food and refreshments available • Raffle & auction with special guests ...and much more!

Many thanks to Dulwich College and Dulwich Prep London for the use of their grounds & facilities

For more information and to register please contact Ruairi Teatum on info@kinetic-foundation.co.uk or 020 3581 3745

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

ELIZABETH IS MISSING

by Emma Healey he lead character in this warm, engaging novel is an 80-year-old grandmother with dementia. However, this is a brilliantly written mystery as well as a thought provoking story of loss, of memory and identity. The story is told through Maud’s unforgettable voice and she really is a very sweet and loveable person who you feel for and who will make you stop and think. Healey’s wonderful prose as the mystery unfolds humanises a condition most of us find incomprehensible and frustrating.

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by Harriet Lane

oanna Rakoff takes a job – her first – at one of New York’s J oldest literary agencies. On her first day, her boss – a commanding woman in her sixties who has been there for three decades – gives her a stern talk about someone named ‘Jerry’. She is never to give out Jerry’s address or phone number, or talk to reporters about Jerry, or to call him with questions. It is only then she notices an entire wall of books containing myriad editions of the works of J. D. Salinger that she realises it’s that Jerry. This is a compelling coming-ofage story as well as an insight into a lost world of publishing.

his is an unsettling psychological thriller from the author of Alys, Always which does not turn out the way you might have expected.

Two women, two different worlds.

Emma is a struggling mother who has put everything on hold. Nina is sophisticated, independent and entirely in control. When the pair meet, Nina generously draws Emma into her life. But this isn’t the first time the women’s paths have crossed. Nina remembers Emma and she remembers what Emma did. But what exactly does Nina want from her? And how far will she go in pursuit of it?

£16.99; Bloomsbury

£12.99; Orion

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

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WHEN: 1 June - 3 August WHERE: Various parks, SE9 & SE10 WHY: More a collection of festivals, as

WHEN: 7 July WHERE: The Horniman Museum,

opposed to a single shindig, Parkfest is a two-month long celebration of Greenwich in the summertime.

This year it kicks off with a day of local music in the idyllic Well Hall Pleasuance.

SE23 WHY: This year the Horniman

celebrates the start of its summer season with a day of dance performances, live music and workshops, all with a Latin flavour.

As well as a concert from Manteca, who are rocking the bandstand with their renowned Latin funk, there’ll be plenty of chances for you to learn some moves. The perfect way to fulfil that New Year’s resolution of learning salsa.

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THE BIG NOISE FESTIVAL

WHEN: 14 June WHERE: The Bussey Building, 133 Rye

Lane, SE15 WHY: Raising money for The Big Issue Foundation, this arts and music festival will include performances from The Correspondents and legendary DJ Dillinja, as well as theatre and comedy groups and visual and live artists. All proceeds will go directly to the charity so we’ll be feeling smug and altruistic all day long.

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CAMBERWELL ARTS FESTIVAl

WHEN: 14 - 22 June WHERE: Various locations in

Camberwell, SE5 WHY: This year marks the twentieth

anniversary of the festival so expect music, spoken word and literature as well as the usual visual arts. Opening with the Made in Camberwell art market on Cambewell Green.

MUNCH: THE PECKHAM FESTIVAL OF FOOD AND CULTURE

WHEN: 12 & 13 July WHERE: Holly Grove Park, SE15 WHY: Culture and food collide

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LATIN DANCE FESTIVAL

it promises to be just as fun as the last seven. On a high from their 2013 nominations for Best Grass Roots Festival and Best Small Festival at the UK Festival Awards, the team have been busy putting together a weekend of arts, crafts and food. Expect lots of local produce and performers. crystalpalacefestival.org

in the heart of Peckham at this weekend festival. Expanding outside the confines of Holly Grove Park to include Rye Lane, Peckham High Street, Bellenden Road and Choumert Road, the festival will feature food trails and tastings, cake stalls and culinary talks. There’ll also be performances from, among others, the National Theatre’s Watch This Space Festival performers. pexmas.com

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GREENWICH + DOCKLANDS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

WHEN: 20 - 28 June WHERE: Various locations in

Greenwich, SE10 WHY: We’ll be hitting the streets of

Greenwich for this nine-day festival of dance, street theatre and outdoor art. Expect to be taken on some fantastical rides with performances featuring flying ships, giant heads and magical houses. Back this year for the first time since 2010 is Spanish/ Argentinian aerial dance troupe, Voalá. Oh, and it’s all completely free! festival.org 5

CRYSTAL PALACE OVERGROUND FESTIVAL

WHEN: 26 – 29 June WHERE: Westow Park & The Triangle,

Crystal Palace, SE19 WHY: 2014 will be its eighth year and

©GUY MILNES CRYSTAL PALACE FESTIVAL

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PECKHAM AND NUNHEAD FREE FILM FESTIVAL

WHEN: 4 – 14 September WHERE: Various locations in Peckham,

SE15 WHY: It’s still in the planning stages, but this is the fifth year of the localrun free film fest so expect short film competitions, workshops and screenings of classic and newly released films, all around Peckham and Nunhead. The organisers are currently looking for volunteers to help with the planning of the festival, so if you’re a film buff with a cool head, go to the website below for more details on how you can take part.

MUNCH: THE PECKHAM FESTIVAL OF FOOD AND CULTURE

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LAMBETH COUNTRY SHOW

WHEN: 19 & 20 July WHERE: Brockwell Park, SE24 WHY: The 40th annual Lambeth

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BRIXTON SPLASH

WHEN: 3 August WHERE: Windrush Square, SW2 WHY: During this one-day festival

Country Show will be headlined by legendary American R&B singer, Jocelyn Brown. As well as music, expect the same fun as in previous years: Farm Zones, face painting, a Flower Show, fencing, falconry, fun fairs and mountains of food. A great one for families!

there is music, food and dancing in the street. It is one almighty celebration of the culture crush that is Brixton. Cuts to funding, though, mean that the future of Brixton Splash is uncertain, organisers are working to secure new sponsors but you can do your bit by donating through their crowd-funding site.

facebook.com/ lambethcountryshow

brixtonsplash.org; buzzbnk.org/ BrixtonSplash2014

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ROYAL GREENWICH TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL

WHEN: 5 - 9 Sept WHERE: Various locations in

Greenwich, SE10 WHY: ‘Ships ahoy!’ is what we wish

the tag line of this festival was. Sadly, it’s not, but don’t let that put you off this five-day-long celebration of the Falmouth to Greenwich Tall Ships Regatta. As well as enjoying the sight of the fifty tall ships sailing in from Falmouth, there’ll be puppetry, popup dance and theatre performances, and a music festival with sea shanties.

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ONBLACKHEATH

WHEN: 13 & 14 September WHERE: Blackheath Common, SE3 WHY: The first year for this music and

food festival sees big name music acts such as Massive Attack and Aloe Blacc, joined by big name foodie types such as Gizzi Erskine, Simon Hulstone and Richard Bainbridge. Sponsored by John Lewis, the festival aims to challenge it’s north of the river counterparts in terms of big name acts and big budget feel.

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NUNHEAD ART TRAIL

WHEN: 27 & 28 September WHERE: Various Nunhead, SE15 WHY: South East London has long

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been a hub of artistic talent and much of the time you might not even realise how many creative greats are living right on your doorstep. The Nunhead Art Trail gives you a weekend in which to acquaint yourself with your creative community and the chance to pick-up a masterpiece. nunheadarttrail.co.uk

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Gentlemen’sClub June is the perfect time to say, ‘thank you dad’

For the dads who don’t want to miss a moment of the action at the races this year, try these NIKON EDG Waterproof Binoculars. £1,399.95; johnlewis.com

For the mid-mod dad who is into elegant homewares try this BOLD & NOBLE London type map, £43; available from rigbyandmac.com This UNIFORM WARES WATCH is a modern classic, help dad update his look.

203 series brushedsteel wristwatch, £280; available from mrporter.com

What better way to spend a morning than being pampered? THE GROOM ROOM have a father’s day package that includes a personalised massage. £65; 78 Dulwich Village, SE21; thegroomroom.co

A LE PETIT BATEAU iconic yellow raincoat, because it won’t be summer forever… £325; petit-bateau.com An ASTON MARTIN picnic hamper to make each summer outing feel like an occasion. £2,950; available from harrods.com

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A BURBERRY cotton-pique polo shirt is the perfect throw-on for summer. £250; available from mrporter.com

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These ALEX MONROE honeybee cufflinks are quirky but classy. £195; available from 37 Snowsfields, SE1; alexmonroe.com This luxe HORNBACK crocodile belt is handmade with smooth calf lining, solid nickel buckle and a single layer of dark hornback crocodile. £325; pickett.co.uk

For garden-mad dad, THE ALLOTMENT BOOK by Andi Clevely (£12.99, HaperCollins) will take him through the seasons step by step.

Available from Karavan Eco, 167 Lordship Lane, SE22; karavaneco. myshopify.com

FOR EXTRA POINTS, GIVE DAD THE GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING…

There’s nothing better than the gift of your time: tandem bicycle hire, £30 per day; BLUE DOOR BICYCLES, Central Hill, SE19; bluedoorbicycles.com

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Sign dad up to the Chocolate Club at THE MELANGE CHOCOLATE SHOP on Bellenden Road and each month for 3, 6, 12 or 15 months he’ll receive a different 100g luxury chocolate bar. They can tailor deliveries to his tastes so that it’s extra personal. themelange.com

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Or if he’s watching his waistline, why not a box of freshly grown LOCAL GREENS? This not-for-profit veg bag scheme, founded by two Herne Hill mums, uses locally sourced, organic and seasonal produce. localgreens.org.uk

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A case of wine would bring a smile to any dads’ face.

Head to DULWICH VINTNERS and they’ll help you select the perfect wines for his tastes. dulwichvintners.co.uk

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PHOTO FINISH Catch the cameras this month with our top picks to wear to the races

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MARY KATRANTZOU

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BURBERRY PRORSUM

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Finding the STRENGTH Alexandra Jones meets Leanne Spencer, founder of Recover Fitness, the personal training company that’s tackling more than just muffin tops Portraits LEANNE DIXON

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n December 2012 researched conducted by Kings College London and the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (among others) found that the prevalence of common mental health problems in South East London was twice as high as the English national average . City living, the study argued, had a profound effect on South East Londoners, a high proportion of whom were suffering from stress, anxiety and even depression without necessarily being able to verbalise their condition, or know how to tackle it.

For Forest Hill local Leanne Spencer, it was stress. ‘I used to work in The City,

in sales. That lifestyle is very hedonistic,’ she explains when we meet for coffee on a bright Friday afternoon. ‘You’re not expected to drink three bottles of wine a night but you’re with clients and you are expected to drink if they do. ‘Added to that the pressures of selling. It was a lot, I was...snowed under, I suppose.’ It’s an interesting thing to hear from a woman who comes across as confident, at ease and quick to laugh. At the time though, for Leanne, exercise offered a much-needed sense of relief from the immense pressure of her work life. She found solace in aching muscles and burning lungs. And with the physical strength came also emotional strength, ‘I think that’s when I first

realised how important exercise was to me,’ she explains.

It was a hard-won epiphany that came after many years of struggling to deal with the effects of her City lifestyle. ‘Back then I was using exercise to keep a balance and eventually a number of factors snowballed.

I left my job and threw myself into exercise.

I’ve never had a bout of what you could say was depression but from a personal perspective exercise was hugely beneficial for me at that time.’

Setting up Recovery Fitness, which specialises in helping clients to deal with depression, anxiety or stress through diet and exercise has been a labour of love for Leanne.

‘The mental health aspect of fitness is a little bit overlooked,’ she explains. ‘Both diet and exercise have powerful effects on the brain, on dopamine levels, on serotonin levels. And from a non-medical standpoint, just getting up and saying “right, I’m going to go for a run,” then actually doing it can be a big win for people who are very depressed or anxious.’

It’s certainly an interesting approach and clients often come to Recovery Fitness not to get beach ready but rather to find a new way to manage their condition.

And though they offer no cures, Leanne explains that results are often very positive.

‘I met a client recently who, when I asked how the personal training was affecting her, said that she was trying new foods, which you might not expect to hear, but it’s because she was feeling more adventurous, which is indicative of where it was taking her mentally.’ That same client was very petite, explains Leanne, and as a result had found it difficult in the past to lift her baby. The physical strength that came with the training, then, made a very tangible difference to her life.

Working with East Dulwich healthcare centre, The Vale Practice, Recovery Fitness takes a holistic view on personal training.

Offering clients massages, nutritional therapy and osteopathic advice as part of their regular packages, the idea is to tackle anxiety, stress and depression on all levels of health, not just through fitness. ‘Most people aren’t looking for a cure, and we wouldn’t pretend to offer one, they just want someone to guide them and that we can do.’

For info contact Leanne on 07401 441 818 or go to recoveryfitness.co.uk

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Par for the COURSE When PGA professional, Scott Ephgrave and 9-handicapper Lewis Wilde tested their clubs at the renowned Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club they found a club that they could call home.

Here Scott tells Absolutely why THE BASICS

The golf course was founded in 1894 and was designed by Harry Shapland Colt, who is widely recognized as one of the top course architects of all time.

Situated on the slopes of Sydenham Hill, the club is well known for its outstanding views of London and for the natural beauty of its setting. The club professional is David Baillie who has been at Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club for over 25 years.

THE COURSE

Once ready to go, Lewis and I made our way round to the first tee, where there was a buzz around the practice putting green and chipping area and where local members and rivals were getting their putting stroke ready for the round ahead. After a few putts we were ready to go and came to the first tee, a superb opening hole. A par 3 of 236 yards from the medal tees. The keep of the course is a testament to the hard work of the Green Keeping team at Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club. The course was of the highest caliber and they have manicured a fantastic track to play. Every area was really well looked after, from the fast, smooth and true greens on every hole, to the beautifully cut fairways with the rough and fringes around the greens. With a number of superb signature holes, the course must be played to experience it properly.

We couldn’t help but be amazed at the fact that this stunning golf course, which is framed

by mature trees throughout the 18 holes, is only five miles from the concrete and glass jungle of The City of London.

THE COURSE PLAYS

6061 yards off the medal tees 5796 yards off the yellows tees 5545 yards off the ladies tees

THE CLUB HOUSE

After Lewis and I holed our putts to finish up on the 18th and shook hands, we made our way to the ‘19th Hole’, Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club’s wryly named bar. Housed in the clubhouse, the panoramic views mean that you get a great feel for the course and beyond.

The changing rooms, pro shop and all club facilities were immaculate and made us feel very comfortable. A traditional clubhouse which is perfect for anyone looking to feel at home in their club.

THE FOOD

The food at Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club is all freshly made from the finest ingredients by their catering

team. Serving traditional English fare, as well as snacks and sandwiches, the food needs to be good to keep your attention from that view! The three course Sunday lunch is particularly delicious, coming with all the array of trimmings that you could want, and the club also offers occasional dining evenings, which are popular with the guests and members alike.

VERDICT

I have been lucky to play and be a member of some top golf courses over the years and I can honestly say that for anyone looking for a golf club to join that has all the boxes ticked, Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club certainly did it for me. Top quality golf course, lovely clubhouse, friendly staff, great food, decent social element, unbelievable views from all over the golf course, all with that very important traditional feel to it.

Green fees are as follows: £30 for winter, £35-40 for spring and autumn, £45 for summer. For all enquiries into memberships and green fees, please contact the club director Micheal Sawicki on 0208 693 3961 or visit dulwichgolf.co.uk

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Nudes Eyeshadow Palette (£40) is the perfect highlighter for sunkissed eyelids, whilst Cheek Glow (cream blush, £25) moisturises cheeks that are dry from the sea. The Luminous Liquid Bronzer (£28) patches up any tanning blemishes, and the Eau Fraîche Skinscent (£47) spritzes your bod with top notes of amber and coconut milk. Go on, get goddess-ed. esteelauder.co.uk

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Lush have capitalised on their high quality, organic and ethically sourced ingredients with a brand new kitchen concept. The ‘fresh from the kitchen’ line will be made daily and available to purchase online, while customers can view real-time updates from the kitchen and expert Q&A sessions streamed live through the website. Fans of the brand will get an insight into just how the cosmetic chefs make Lush products (by hand). Check the site or search under #WhatsInsideCounts. lush.co.uk

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LEEK AND GOAT’S CHEESE PICNIC LOAF Serves: 6

INGREDIENTS • 1 round loaf of bread, 20–25cm in diameter – any kind you like • 1 garlic clove, halved • 2 tsp Dijon mustard • 4 leeks, finely sliced, dark leaves discarded • 100ml olive oil • ½ tsp salt, plus extra to taste • ½ tsp black pepper, plus extra to taste • 5 sprigs of thyme, leaves only, chopped • 2 eggs • 150ml double cream • 250g soft, fresh goat’s cheese, crumbled

METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Prepare the bread bowl. Slice across the loaf of bread to remove the upper third, then use your hands to pull out as much of the middle of the remaining loaf as you can, creating a crusty bowl. You won’t need this excavated bread for this recipe, so set it aside to make breadcrumbs.

2 Bake the bread bowl for 10 minutes, then, once it’s cool enough to handle, gently rub the cut sides of garlic around the inside of the loaf. Coat the inside with mustard – use the back of a spoon or, even better, a pastry brush, to help you spread it evenly. Set the hollowedout loaf aside and increase the oven temperature to 200°C/gas mark 6.

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3 To make the filling, toss the leeks with the olive oil, salt, pepper and thyme and roast them for 30 minutes until meltingly soft. Leave to cool, then drain off any excess oil. In a separate jug, make the custard by whisking together the eggs and cream, then season well with salt and pepper.

4 Begin to assemble the loaf: place the bread bowl on a baking tray and spread the goat’s cheese evenly on the base, then top with the leeks. Pour the eggs and cream into the bread bowl in three stages, waiting a few minutes each time before adding more. Once all the custard is added, carefully transfer to the oven.

Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 170°C/ gas mark 3 and bake for a further 25–35 minutes until the custard is set. Check the custard is cooked by inserting a skewer into the middle; if it comes out wet, give it another 5–10 minutes. Leave it to cool for 45 minutes to an hour. It should look rather like a quiche, and you can slice it up to serve it in just the same way.

VARIATIONS: As long as you stick to the same measurements for the savoury custard (the eggs and cream), anything goes – think of your favourite quiche and reinvent it as a picnic bread pie.

TO MAKE IN ADVANCE: This can be baked the day before you want to eat it. Reheat at 180°C/gas mark 4 for 10 minutes to bring it back to life before packing up and heading out on your picnic.

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PECAN BROWNIES INGREDIENTS • 170g butter • 200g very dark chocolate (at least 70 per cent cocoa solids), chopped into rough chunks • 100g dark chocolate (50 per cent cocoa solids), chopped into rough chunks • 45g cocoa powder (100 per cent cocoa solids) • 130g plain flour • 1 tsp flaked sea salt • 5 eggs • 200g caster sugar • 120g light muscovado sugar • 80g pecan halves • Make: 12 brownies

METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 170°C/gas mark 3. Line a baking dish or brownie tray about 20cm x 30cm with baking paper.

2 Melt the butter and chocolate in a small heatproof bowl fitted snugly over the top of a small pan of gently simmering water, making sure that its base doesn’t actually touch the water. Stir carefully until melted and combined, remove the bowl from the pan and beat in the cocoa powder. Pour into a very large mixing bowl and set aside to cool slightly. Sift the flour into a bowl, add the salt and set aside. Whisk the eggs and both sugars together in another bowl, until the sugars have dissolved. Stir the eggs into the chocolate mixture, then fold in the flour, ensuring it’s completely combined to give a smooth, glossy batter.

3 Pour the brownie mixture into the lined baking dish. Scatter the pecan halves generously across the surface, and bake for anything between 15 and 30 minutes. When ready, a small crack will have formed around the edges of the brownie, and the centre will still be a little wobbly. A skewer pushed into the centre should come out with large, gooey crumbs on it, but not coated in wet batter.

APPLE CRUMBLE CAKE INGREDIENTS • 2 eggs, at room temperature • 180g caster sugar • 220ml vegetable oil • 200g plain flour • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • 1 tsp mixed spice • ½ tsp ground cloves • ½ tsp grated nutmeg • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda • ½ tsp fine sea salt • 300g peeled, cored Bramley apples (roughly 3 apples), cut into 1cm cubes • ½ quantity crumble topping • Makes: 1 large or 2 small loaf cakes

METHOD 1 Butter two loaf tins about 19cm x 8cm, or one large loaf tin measuring 24cm x 10cm, then line with baking paper. Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Sift together the flour, salt, spices and bicarbonate of soda and set aside.

2 In a stand mixer fitted with the beater, beat the eggs on a low speed, then gradually add the sugar, beating all the time. Once all the sugar has been added, pour in the oil in a slow, constant stream and beat until you have a very thick, pale mixture – you’re creating an emulsion. Stop the mixer, add the flour mixture all in one go, and mix again very briefly until just combined.

3 Add the apples and fold them in with a large metal spoon until the fruit is stirred right through.

Spoon it into the cake tin or tins, smooth the top, then sprinkle the tops with crumble. Place in

4 Leave the brownie to cool in its tin, then wrap the tin in cling film and chill overnight before cutting and devouring. This does demand serious willpower, but will give you the ultimate brownie – it’s worth the wait.

the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 170°C/gas mark 3. Bake the cakes for 40–45 minutes (for two small cakes) or 1 hour–1 hour 10 minutes for a large cake.

4 They are ready when risen, springy and when a skewer inserted into the centre(s) comes out clean. Leave in the tin until completely cool.

This cake is so moist that it will keep for 3–4 days without trouble.

CRUMBLE TOPPING INGREDIENTS • 150g plain flour • 100g salted butter, chilled and diced • 50g caster sugar • Makes: 300g

METHOD 1 Put the flour and butter in a bowl and use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the sugar and continue until you’re left with large crumbles.

2 Spread the crumble out on a plate or baking sheet lined with baking paper and chill for at least an hour in the fridge, or overnight. Don’t cover – the cold air in the fridge will help to dry it out and make it even crumblier.

It will keep for 3–4 days.

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W Dining with DOHERTY Camilla Davies caught up with local chef Daniel Doherty, who after opening The Old Brewery in Greenwich has gone on to helm the legendary Duck and Waffle. With summer fast approaching, Daniel discusses fine dining and the pressures of big city culinary cuisine

ith the landscape of fine dining ever changing, Daniel Doherty believes that the expression itself should be abandoned. Rather, he’s in favour of a different culinary ethos.

‘I’d like to see the notion “fine dining” sort of disappear, so you’re creating forward thinking refined food but in a much more relaxed atmosphere,’ he muses.

And when it comes to his own restaurant, Duck and Waffle, Daniel refuses to be drawn into a black and white definition.

‘Lots of people say, what are you?

Are you British, are you Italian, are you whatever; we kind of create what we think is seasonal, creative food that people can enjoy and share whilst actively enjoying the view. I think from the start we didn’t want to be pigeon-holed.’

One thing this chef is intent on, however, is sourcing local ingredients, and supporting local businesses.

‘British food has had a rough time in the last 50 odd years where we’ve taken the direction of big supermarkets, that kind of thing.

My parents still remember the time when they had a butcher, a baker, a fishmonger and there’s an element of that that can still be brought back, I think if restaurants do it then hopefully it encourages others to do it too.’

Deciding to train as a chef at age 16, and winning an elite scholarship to study at The Academy of Culinary Arts, Doherty quickly built a name within the industry. But being a professional chef is a tiring vocation – particularly when you’re at the helm of a restaurant open an astonishing 24 hours a day. Despite the pressurised work environment, Doherty still considers cooking at home one of life’s ultimate pleasures.

‘I fell in love with this industry because I love to cook, and to eat not because I wanted to run a 24/7 restaurant with 45 chefs. There is nothing better than cooking a meal and just enjoying what you’ve produced. Even if you mess it up, you realise what you need to do next time, you play around. I find cooking very relaxing, and doing it at home you know nobody is going to write about you, tweet about you, upload to Instagram and judge you.’

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Try a Duck & Waffle classic at home…

ROASTED ESSEX BEETROOT / GOATS CURD / HONEYCOMB / WATERCRESS / SHALLOT DRESSING

SERVES: 6 • 20 Assorted baby beetroots, preferably heritage, and all the colours • 6tbsp Goats curd • Large bunch Watercress • 6tbsp of Shallot dressing (recipe below) • Honeycomb (recipe below) SHALLOT DRESSING • 4 Finely chopped shallots• 300ml extra olive oil • 100ml sherry vinegar • 2 table spoons thyme leaves HONEYCOMB

“It was nice to have a dish that wasn’t unanimously loved... food is subjective.”

The most wearing aspects of running a restaurant such as Duck and Waffle are the practical implications of being open all hours.

‘At the beginning the senior team were having to cover a lot of strange shifts and weird sleeping patterns.

Now we’ve found our feet and have systems in place with our teams, I think it’s more physical exhaustion from knowing that when you leave work at midnight, the restaurant is still open and you’re still going to serve up to 300 covers, and there’ll a lot industry people, a lot of other chefs judging you when you are supposedly sleeping. When you wake up in the morning you’ve got that stress of “Oh god, what happened last night!?” - but we’re doing alright.’

He may be a famous

chef, but his own food heaven is very down to earth.

‘I’m kind of old school English, I love a Sunday roast, with all the trimmings and treacle pudding with custard, a good old school English pudding.’

When we ask the chef his legacy meal –‘I’d like to be known for more than a bloody plate of food!’ – he opts for his signature dish.

‘I suppose I have to say the Ox Cheek Doughnut, it was nice to have a dish that wasn’t unanimously loved by everyone.

There’s something cool in that food is subjective; you soon realise that not everyone’s going to love it!’

With the restaurant situated on the 40th floor of London’s Heron Tower, look out for Daniel at table number 63 …‘It’s basically a really nice booth in the corner of the restaurant that overlooks Canary Wharf, Tower Bridge, the Gherkin, all those iconic buildings,’ he says, proudly. Away from the workplace, the chef will be exhibiting his al fresco skills at June’s Taste of London foodie festival. With the five-day event hosting culinary master classes and LaurentPerrier champagne tasting sessions, if Ox cheek doesn’t spark your fancy then there’ll be plenty to suit any palette.

• 8tbsp golden syrup • 2tbsp water • 400g sugar • 5tsp bicarbonate of soda METHOD To make the shallot dressing, sweat the shallots in a pan with a spoonful of olive oil and the thyme leaves. Add the rest of the olive oil and the vinegar. Give it a good stir and leave to cool. Mix well before use.

For the honeycomb, make a caramel by placing the golden syrup, water and sugar in a pan.

Bring to the boil and when it’s bubbling and golden, add the bicarbonate of soda.

Use a deep pan and be carful, as when you add the bicarbonate of soda, the caramel will rise up dramatically. As soon as it rises, pour into a baking tray lined with baking paper. Cool until hard, then smash up into small pieces.

Take the beetroots and trim off the leaves. Wrap them in foil and roast at 160 degrees for until a knife goes in easily (approx. 45 minutes). Allow to cool and peel off the skin.

Cut the beetroots into chunks and toss lightly in the olive oil and roast them in a pan to get some colour. When sizzling, add the goats curd sporadically around, then add the shallot dressing.

Finish with a few shards of honeycomb.

Dress the watercress in the shallot dressing, and serve on the side.

Daniel Doherty will be at Taste of London, the world’s greatest restaurant festival from 18-22nd June 2014 at Regent’s Park. For more information or to book tickets go to london.tastefestivals.com

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Brick Brewery PECKAM

They’re pretty nifty those arches under Peckham Rye station! And one of the most recent residents has been using the space to create some cracking lagers, pale ales and bitters. Visit on a Saturday between 12pm and 6pm to see the brewing in action and meet head brewer, Ian. MUST TRY: Belnheime Black IPA (5.1%), a strong bitter with an intense aroma of hops.

Arch 209 Blenheim Grove, SE15; brickbrewery.co.uk

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Hiver SE1

This honey beer was inspired by founder, Hannah Rhodes’ admiration of London’s urban beekeepers. Recent winner of a place on the Ocado website after Rhodes pitched Hiver in a Dragon’s Den-style competition that was judged by, among others Michelinstarred chef Tom Kerridge. Available every Sunday at Maltby Street Market.

MUST TRY: Hiver! It is unpasteurised and features, predictably, top notes of the organic honey that first inspired its creation.

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Brixton Brewery BRIXTON

Easy to spot with their eye-popping labels and locally inspired names (Windrush Stout, Effra IPA), Brixton Brewery makes wildly popular local beers. In 2011 Jez and Mike were home brewers with a passion for real ales. Three years on, they’ve been joined by head brewer Dominic and are now stocked all over London. You can pop in every Saturday between 12pm and 4pm.

MUST TRY: Reliance Pale Ale (4.2%), light and refreshing.

Arch 547, Brixton Station Road, SW9; brixtonbrewery.com

The Kernel Brewery BERMONDSEY

Founded in 2009 by Evin O’Riordain this brewery has grown to a team of twelve and now has stockists all over the country. Understated packaging exemplifies this brewery’s distaste for anything gimmicky, the beers don’t need it, they’re just that good. Open to the public every Saturday between 9am and 2pm.

MUST TRY: London Sour (2.3%), light and lemony with a dry finish.

Arch 11, Dockley Road Industrial Estate, SE16; thekernelbrewery.com

The Brockley Brewer BROCKLEY

The brainchild of six locals who know that there is nothing better than a good glass of beer. Everything is made from carefully sourced, quality ingredients. And they’re committed to keeping it local, with no plans to expand beyond their neighbourhood. Visitors welcome between 10am and 3pm every Saturday, but look out for news of occasional bar nights.

MUST TRY: Red Ale (4.8%), a bitter with a reddish colour and a dry finish.

31 Harcourt Road, SE4; brockleybrewery.co.uk

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Come in we’re open… ore brilliant new bars and eateries opening this month. First is Off the Cuff (OTC) in Herne Hill, which specialises in wine, cheese and furniture (not a typo). Problematically, this means that you may go for a cheese board but leave with an armchair. Just down the road in New Cross, Absolutely favourites The London Particular have opened a sister outpost, The LP Bar. The décor is aeronautically themed, though the cocktails need no gimmick at all. As with The London Particular everything is sourced from small independent suppliers and is delicious. Finally in Camberwell things are getting biblical at new artisan cocktail bar Communion (pictured).

You’ll find it below Angels & Gypsies, serving souped-up cocktails that include ingredients such as fermented pineapple wine. Yum. Decorated with stained glass windows, the bar looks as beautiful as the cocktails sound deadly. otcbar.co.uk; thelpbar.co.uk;

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CRUMBLE TOPPING • 125g soft unsalted butter • 250g plain flour • 100g soft brown sugar • ½ free range egg, beaten 1 Place butter, flour, egg and sugar into a mixing bowl and gently rub with your fingers until you have a fine breadcrumb consistency. Place to one side until the compote is ready.

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BECAUSE I’M HAPPY… Summer will always mean just one thing to us: cocktails. There’s nothing more fun than eeking out the last of the sunshine with a pitcher and some friends to share it with. And this summer the Flying Pig will be doing summer happy hour with jugs for just £10. We’ll see you at the bar.

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Fever-Tree, purveyors of posh tonics and mixers will now be offering two new, low cal flavours. Containing no artificial sweeteners or preservatives and lower in sugar, their Naturally Light Tonic Water and Naturally Light Ginger Beer are the perfect replacements for when you fancy a guilt-free double & mixer (well, almost guilt-free). fever-tree.com

• 400g gooseberries, top and tailed • 25g unsalted butter • 50g caster sugar • 20ml elderflower cordial 1 Melt butter in a saucepan and add gooseberries, stirring for 5 minutes until they have softened a little. Add sugar and elderflower cordial and remove from the heat. Pour the mixture into separate oven-proof dishes and top with crumble mix.

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Fine China PRETTY, CHARMING AND PLAYFUL, ALEXANDRA JONES FELL IN LOVE WITH LOUISE WILKINSON’S DESIGNS BEFORE SHE EVEN KNEW THAT THE ILLUSTRATOR AND CERAMICIST WAS A CRYSTAL PALACE LOCAL PORTRAITS: LEANNE DIXON

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ouise Wilkinson doesn’t seem like an illustrator.

Or a ceramicist, actually.

Those words, to me, conjure up images of a slightly geeky computer bod, blinking at a screen and quibbling over a millimetre space. Is that just me? Probably.

Either way, when we meet, Wilkinson seems altogether something different. Something not quite so prescriptive as a designer, rather she seems more like an artist, a dreamer with a talent for drawing and a business plan.

Softly spoken and smiley, we meet in Crystal Palace where she bought a flat four years ago, ‘before it became more than we could ever dream to afford,’ she laughs. She looks sunshinebright in orange and brings along a bagful of her work, which we spread across the table between us, much to the bemusement of the Friday morning punters in Brown & Green. Obviously they’re beautiful but more than that, the pieces that she creates are whimsical; they have a sense of playfulness and irony that seems uniquely British. ‘Yes I think that’s something that I wanted to invoke, I wanted them to have that Britishness, that particular sense of fun.’

To Wilkinson, who grew up in Yorkshire and studied Illustration at university, the homewares facet of her career is relatively new one. ‘I always wanted to illustrate children’s books, I loved The Very Hungry Caterpillar

by Eric Carle and I used to like looking at old illustrated encyclopaedias. Those are the two things that jump out in my mind about being a kid.’ Much has been made of her upbringing in

the Yorkshire countryside, with most articles that I read about her citing this as the lifeblood of her work, the fount from which she draws her inspiration. Wilkinson, though, seems a little nonplussed by the suggestion. ‘Yes, in some ways,’ she concedes. ‘But really I love Japanese and Chinese prints, I love Scandinavian design, I’m inspired by the decorative arts. I love the work of Bjorn Wiinblad, of Matisse and Rousseau. I like to mix all these things with the geometric elements of graphic design, creating something more modern. There are so many places that I take inspiration from.’

After university she moved to London to work as a print and textile designer in fashion, an industry that she stuck with for 10 years before

“I liked the idea of making things that... you’d want to keep for a lifetime” moving into ceramics and homewares. ‘I always did my own things on the side, did illustrations for magazines and things. I suppose I liked the very white blankness of a plate. And I liked the idea of making things that are functional but also beautiful, that you’d want to keep [for] life.’

She had her first collection, ‘Maple’, fired onto fine bone china and – ‘just on an off chance’ – took it to the Best of British Design Open Call at Liberty of London. The wildly popular annual

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Painting 700 – 1900 and in Wilkinson’s work they had found a contemporary artist who could draw on Chinese traditions and add to them a fresh perspective.

‘I liked Louise’s designs for their playfulness and detail,’ explains the V&A’s Visual Manager Charlene Betteridge. ‘[I] loved the use of traditional blue in her ceramics. I’d been playing with the idea of using traditional china in the window displays and seeing how Louise’s tea cup and saucer appeared to take influence from the use of Willow Pattern, she seemed to be a perfect fit.’

The large-scale Perspex display did indeed feature elements of the Willow Pattern, turning the V&A shop into part of the story. And now that she has it back from the V&A, Wilkinson plans to sell the instillation, which is her largest piece to date. It’ll be available on her website, from which she sells much of her work, though she admits this part of the business has

event champions British designers from a number of disciplines by offering them the chance to be stocked in Liberty. Wilkinson attended with low expectations. ‘I went quite late because I didn’t realise how popular it would be and ended up having to queue for hours.’ In the Dragon’s Denstyle interview, she met with Liberty’s Managing Director, buying team and a clutch of industry experts. ‘In the end I pitched for about five minutes and, yeah, they really loved everything! They said it was the best they’d seen all day...’ she says a little bashfully.

That was in 2012 and by October of that year, Maple was stocked in Liberty. ‘I was always going to do it [the homewares] because it’s what I love to do, but it really just gave me more of a push.’

Since then she’s gone on to design a full window display for the Victoria & Albert Museum shop. ‘I met a lady from the V&A at a Midcentury Modern show and a few months later she contacted me as they wanted to commission a bauble for Christmas.’ At the time, the V&A’s big exhibition was Masterpieces of Chinese

“In the Dragon’s Den-style interview, she met with Liberty’s Managing Director...” proven to be trickier than she expected.

‘It’s the admin! My dream would be just to draw all the time; my work lives for a long time in my head and I’m always thinking of ideas. Then when I start doodling, it’s quite focused in a way, because I’ve thought about it so much. I guess it would be great to get to do that even more.’

As we wrap-up our interview, she explains that she’ll be spending the rest of the day packing orders, which, though tedious, is of course no bad thing. ‘I guess it means [that] things are going well. It can be tough doing the business stuff (my sister got the maths gene!) as well as keeping in touch with stockists, keeping on top of the admin, packing orders, running the website and all while doing the art…But I love it.’ In some ways, then, I was right in my assessment that Wilkinson doesn’t seem like an illustrator. She’s much more than that. In fact she’s practically a one woman ceramics empire.

Catch Louise at the next Midcentury Modern Show at Dulwich College on 23 November or visit her website louisewilkinson.co.uk

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Street STYLE

Colourful and cultural, Leo Bear explores the gateway to the American art world: Miami

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t’s the run-up to Art Basel Miami Beach, where collectors, gallery owners, artists and celebrities congregate to admire pop-up art installations and swap digits at swanky private parties, and I’m here to get a taste of what Miami has to offer the layman. I’m told more private jets land in Miami on December 3rd than anywhere else in the world – and that the incoming crowd are dropping more than $1m a night on works of art. In other words ‘it’s great fun; eight days of intense debauchery,’ says Philip Hoffman, CEO of the UK’s Fine Art Fund. ‘Make sure you take sunglasses.’

The thing is, I’m early to the party. Art season spans December to March (peaking in December) and it’s November – but nonetheless there’s a palpable sense of excitement in the air. At my hotel, The James Royal Palm, the staff are gearing up to host a cocktail-cumspa-lounge conceived by ex-Ralph Lauren creative Mark Cunningham. But before I dive into the art scene, I need to get my bearings. This is my first trip to Miami and I’m keen to explore my surroundings of South Beach. I start by booking an architectural bike tour with Dragonfly Tours.

A couple of hours later I descend to the lobby and pray the tattooed man sitting in the corner isn’t my guide. He’s in surf shorts, mismatching Converse and has a braided beard. He springs up and introduces himself as John, my guide. He’ll be showing me all of Miami’s architectural wonders – and really he’s a wonder in himself. It turns out he used to tour with Nine Inch Nails but gave it all up because the crew lacked hygiene. Anyway, showing tourists around suits him and with John by my side, I begin to feel uncharacteristically ‘street’.

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travel Miami is grit, glamour and gorgeous buildings.

Freewheeling down Collins Avenue with the sun on my handlebars, I’m quickly seduced. Lined with lowrise pastel buildings decorated with coral from the Everglades, the traffic-free boulevards are dotted with palm trees, giving a laid-back campus-like feel to the area. South Beach reminds me of Westwood, a village-y suburb of Los Angeles known for its 1950s cinemas, grassy sidewalks and good-looking undergrads. John describes the architecture as ‘tropical deco’. I’m not sure if he’s made it up, but it’s apt either way.

The city has certainly come a long way. In the seventies it was the cocaine capital of the world, notorious for cars blowing up by the side of the road and daylight shootings. Later came a spell as ‘God’s Waiting Room’, when kooky retirement settlements prevailed. Today it’s a breezy coastal paradise populated by hip outdoorsy types who skateboard to work. During our bike ride, we visit glorious art

“He used to tour with nine inch nails but gave it all up because the crew lacked hygiene” deco buildings including the Lincoln Theatre (now an H&M), the Jackie Gleason Fillmore Theatre and the Betsy Hotel. The tour is an education; new words start to enter my vocabulary like ‘eyebrow ledges’ and ‘ziggurats’ (the trademark stepped effect found on many an art deco rooftop). Along the way I consume my first-ever pastrami sandwich at Jerry’s Deli, an establishment that has remained unchanged since 1939 – booths, columns, chandeliers and all.

We finish up on Ocean Drive outside the beleaguered Versace mansion. Recently acquired by the owners of the neighbouring property Hotel Victor, plans are in motion to convert the late fashion designer’s home into a jazzy ocean-facing restaurant. Not that Miami is short on great places to eat: Joe’s Stone Crab, MeatMarket and Catch (an outpost of the glamorous NY eaterie) are all hotspots well worth a visit.

While the architecture is worth the airfare in itself, I’m actually here for the art. Home to an array of internationally renowned galleries including MoCA, Noma and the new fabulous Pérez Museum

designed by Swiss duo Herzog & de Meuron, I’m keen to see something truly unique to Miami. So I hail a cab to the Wynwood district. A short hop across the Julia Tuttle causeway and we pull up outside Wynwood Walls, a small, gated area devoted to street art and graffiti. It’s here that street artists such as Retna, an LA-based artist who counts Hermès and Louis Vuitton among his clients, flock to leave their mark. The result is an explosive mix of bold and distinctive murals.

But there’s much more. The Walls lie at the heart of a wider ten-block area boasting great swathes of spray art, op-art and roll art – sometimes covering whole buildings – as well as more than 50 art galleries.

A formerly stagnant area of vacant warehouses, Wynwood now sparkles with the kind of intrinsic attitude you find in New York’s Soho and London’s Shoreditch – but with a much more vivid colour palette thanks to the year-round Floridian sunshine. You can wander around solo or join a guided walking tour (these take place every other Saturday), and when your eyes need a rest, make a pitstop at Wynwood Kitchen and Bar, an al fresco Venezuelan café that does an excellent line in chicken empañadas.

Of the galleries, the Rubell Family Collection, one of the largest private displays of modern art in the world, is a must-visit, and for emerging talent, try the Bakehouse Art Complex, a former bakery now home to 65 studios occupied by budding young artists.

Here, you can buy something to take home or commission something original that won’t break the bank.

What’s remarkable is that Wynwood’s ascension from down-and-out to downright cool has all happened in the

last ten years – stimulated in large part by the Miami Basel Art Fair. Offshoots of the fair now take place in Wynwood, generating a lot of speculation and hype, so it will be interesting to see how the area continues to evolve.

Tanked up on art and architecture, I head back to the comparatively historic district of South Beach for some much needed R ‘n’ R. Most of the hotels on this 8.5-mile stretch of soft yellow sand have private beach clubs attached to them, and The James is no exception. Horizontal on a sunlounger admiring the breaking waves and buff bodies this town is famous for, I feel incredibly content. The Atlantic breeze mercifully muffles squeals from a nearby ‘bachelorette’ party and as a male model in bright-orange shorts brings me a hamper of fruit and Fiji water, I smile as I remember an earlier encounter with one of Miami’s most eminent gallery curators. Conrad de la Torre of Gary Nader Fine Art, who lives and works in Miami, told me: ‘Miami is the gateway to the American art world. If you want to do well, you have to come here… Where else can you hang out in five-star hotels and buy million-dollar pieces of art in shorts and sandals?’ And that pretty much sums up Miami. It’s very cool. Even for art novices like me.

Virgin Holidays (virginholidays.co.uk) offers five nights room-only at The James Royal Palm (jameshotels. com) for £1,499 per person including flights with Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow and car hire.

For more information about Miami, visit miamiandbeaches.com. Art Basel 2015 runs from December 4-7 artbasel.com/miami

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Las Vegas is synonymous with sleaze and debauchery but Gemma Billington discovers Sin City’s desert oasis in the Mandarin Oriental

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clammy, five-and-ahalf-hour coach journey through endless parched land and rocky hills and we find ourselves dumped in a car park behind a garish Walt Disney-esque castle.

Excalibur Hotel & Casino is Disneyland meets Saint Basil’s Cathedral with a dash of tacky faux medieval fare thrown in for good measure. Well, that’s what you get for a $25 return from Downtown Los Angeles. It’s an awful building but the perfect emblem of where we’ve arrived; Sin City itself, Las Vegas. After 10 minutes of trudging our cases aimlessly through the desert heat we give up and take a taxi to the Mandarin Oriental, which is situated almost slapbang in the middle of the Strip. If Excalibur, The Bellagio, Caesars Palace and Paris are among the icons of the Strip, then the

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travel Mandarin Oriental (MO) is the very antithesis of it; an oasis of tranquility and sophistication. You won’t find a single slot machine here, nor a sprawling seafood buffet. That’s not to say that you’re cut-off from the Vegas experience, only the sleaze and chaos of it.

Ostensibly it’s an unusual addition to the Strip (and much younger than the others, having only opened in 2009), in that its discretion contrasts with the dominating, humungous hotel-cum-casinos.

But its design, which incorporates the brand’s oriental roots and aesthetics, makes the 5-star hotel both subtle and spectacular.

With girlish excitement my friend and I boarded the one-stop lift to the Sky Lobby located on the 23rd floor to check in. The floors are elegant black marble and the sumptuous tea room situated next to the reception is festooned with enormous, Japanese-lantern style lights and an intricate blue, red and gold carpet. Our room is impressive but sedate, with an enormous bed, plus remote controlled curtains that reveal a spectacular vista. It is here on the 19th floor, before we’ve even set foot in a casino, that I begin to develop a fondness for Vegas. It’s really quite beautiful in an urban and completely bonkers way. Traffic is six lanes wide either side (it’s near impossible to walk anywhere) and animated billboards pop up like mushroom – all vying aggressively for your attention. The blue canvas sky is never blemished by clouds, and it means that you can watch Las Vegas come to life, once the sun begins to set, for miles and miles – beyond the Strip and all the way to the barren desert and mountains. Slowly everything begins to light up (even the road markings are made up of bulbs),

“Once the sun has set and vegas is ablaze, its impossible to resist its debauchery” from the famous ‘Eiffel Tower’ to the twinkling Planet Hollywood hotel sign. Once the sun has set and Vegas is ablaze, its impossible to resist its debauchery.

WHAT TO DO

Unless you’re planning an excursion to the Grand Canyon, which is doable but only really if you’re staying for longer than a weekend, then I wouldn’t stray far from the hotel during the day. For one thing, the glittering decadence of the night before will reveal itself to be smoketinged and garish the morning after.

Indulge the inevitable hangover with a lavish breakfast as only the Americans can do, and then hang out by the pool in the glorious sunshine. The MO has two pools, with views of Monte Carlo casino from one end and ‘New York’ on the other. It’s also on the same floor as the incredible spa, which I implore you to visit. It’s worth having a vague plan of where to go at night, baring in mind that it really is difficult to walk anywhere (even when everything looks so close) as the footpaths are suddenly cut off by malls that you have no choice but to walk through. There are endless live shows, casinos, buffets and every

kind of Vegas ‘must do’, and even for a gambling dunce such as myself, you can’t help but get into the spirit.

Waitresses will (slowly) serve you free drinks at slot machines (you have to tip them amply, of course) and you can ease yourself into the gambling scene with machines that charge no more than 40 cents a pop.

On our second night out we took a cab to Freemont Street, which is home to the famous Golden Nugget casino and is a less pretentious and more affordable night out than the Strip. Despite some preconceived scepticism (read: snobbery) I found myself keen to return to Vegas, and after two nights we had barely scratched the surface. However, the hangover we endured on that wearisome coach ride back to LA was the expected yet ultimate badge of honour of a Vegas weekend and, in the end, totally worth it. Until next time.

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EAST DULWICH ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS fter only 11 weeks of lessons the children came together to perform a concert to parents. As well as a number of solo pieces, they played together as a wind orchestra, a remarkable performance from such inexperienced musicians!

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SYDENHAM HIGH GIRLS group of 12 & 13 year-old girls from Sydenham High has raised over £1,300 for disability charity WhizzKidz by organising a ball. They arranged everything from tickets, catering and music to celebrity raffle prizes.

They even sold advertising in the programme to reach their amazing total. Move over The Apprentice!

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ST SAVIOUR’S & ST OLAVE’S t Saviour’s & St Olave’s, the popular Church of England Girls’ School in the New Kent Road, has received national recognition for the value it adds to enable students to score highly in their GCSE exams.

The school has won two ‘Educational Outcomes’ Awards by being in the top 20% of schools nationally for pupils’ progress from Year 6 – 11. The good news follows the publication of a Church of England report which finds St Saviour’s & St Olave’s ‘outstanding’ in every respect.

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ROSEMEAD SCHOOL f Rosemead had any qualms about whether the school could maintain its impressive entrance examinations record with an expanded Year 6, it had no cause for concern. The 46 boys and girls who sat the recent secondary transfer examinations have been offered 127 places, with 47 at award level. These include 29 academic scholarships, three foundation scholarships and one bursary scholarship. The recent enhancement of Rosemead’s art facilities has had a clear impact.

A record seven art scholarships were given, plus three music and four sports scholarships.

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HERNE HILL SCHOOL ongratulations to the Year 2 class for winning the first prize in the National Independent School Association Drama Competition (infant category) with their production of Porridge. Well done to them all for their amazing acting and singing!

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SCHOOLS ARE BENDING OVER BACKWARDS TO OFFER BURSARIES TO THE BRIGHT BUT BROKE. BUT, AS AMANDA CONSTANCE DISCOVERS, FINDING OUT IF THIS MEANS YOU IS AN ALTOGETHER TRICKIER QUESTION

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our child is bright but you are broke, or at least you think you are. Does this mean a private education is out of your reach? Not necessarily. The good news is that private schools are offering more assistance with fees than ever before.

The difficulty is in trying to work out if you qualify for any help.

Susan Hamyln, Director of the Good Schools Guide Advice Service, says that, in the past few years, she has seen such an ‘explosion in demand’ from parents investigating bursaries that the GSG has now set up a dedicated Scholarship and Bursaries Service to help parents navigate a confusing system. One of the first questions she is always asked is: ‘Do we qualify for help?’ The answer, frustratingly, is that it depends.

‘What qualifies you for a bursary in London is different from the rest of

As a general rule, the richer the school the better the bursary

the country,’ says Hamlyn. ‘Broke in London is far richer than broke in Yorkshire.’

Bursaries are certainly more plentiful than they were. The recent census from the Independent Schools Council (ISC) trumpeted that more than one third of private school pupils now receive assistance with fees, the amount of relief rising by 5.6% in the last year.

This is partly because schools are bending over backwards to justify their charitable status. As Barnaby Lenon, former head of Harrow and now chairman of the ISC explains, there has been a drift away from providing scholarships to bright children to providing bursaries for the less well-off.

So what about Londoners; do the capital’s day schools offer decent bursaries, too? Hamlyn says the general rule is that the richer the

school the better the bursary, which is why the older public schools can seem extremely generous. Most schools make it clear that bursary applications are treated on a case-by case-basis. It’s not simply income that affects fees assistance but the value of your house, car, investments, even holidays. In collating what information is available into a central resource, the GSG has uncovered a huge disparity in provision.

If you want a bursary at City of London School, for example, don’t bother applying if your gross household income is more than £45,000. Ditto Lady Eleanor Holles, where an income in excess of £50,000 is unlikely to qualify for assistance.

In contrast, Godolphin and Latymer, once proud of its assisted-places scheme but now popular with the offspring of oligarchs, declares its threshold for bursary applications is £100,000.

Most schools, such as Latymer, St Paul’s Girls, Dulwich College, King’s College School and UCS state that bursaries are offered on the basis of a student’s performance in entrance exams and interviews. And there’s the rub with bursaries. Applications for fee assistance can only be made after your child has been through the rigorous academic selection process.

Only the most academically able will be offered a bursary.

Hamlyn cautions that she frequently deals with the parents of a bright child who contact her with a view to getting a bursary but whose income renders them ineligible.

Nevertheless, they put their children through the entrance exams for academically selective schools, only to find they don’t qualify for a bursary, can’t afford the fees, and the process has been in vain.

‘That’s an awful position to put a child in,’ Hamlyn says. ‘You must be very clear with your child that you are taking a chance and you need a good state school as a back-up,’ Hamlyn adds. ‘Be realistic about your child. Just because he or she is in the top 10% at their state primary, doesn’t mean they will cut it in some of the most selective academic independents.’

With independent education beyond most salaries, there is less of a stigma now on asking for help.

The Good Schools Guide Advice Service, 020 3286 6824, goodschoolsguide.co.uk or email advice@goodschoolsguide.co.uk

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START A REVOLUTION Last week twelve Year 8 and Year 9 girls from Sydenham High School had the opportunity to cook with Jamie Oliver. They, along with 3,000 students from around the globe, were connected to the TV chef and food campaigner via video link. The event was run in honour of Food Revolution Day, which aims to educate children about making better food choices.

Each pupil made their own superdelicious and super-healthy rainbow salsa wrap. Yum. foodrevolutionday.com; sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net

AND THE AWARD GOES TO… A big round of applause goes out this month to sixteen-year-old Sydenham School pupil Patricia Kamara, from Camberwell, who recently won a Jack Petchey Achievement Award for running her own dance company. The award, which recognises and celebrates young peoples’ innovation, was given to Ms. Kamara in recognition of her work with New Visions, a contemporary dance company that she runs alongside studying for her GCSEs. jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk; sydenham.lewisham.sch.uk

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I drive past this house at least three or four times a week and would love to see inside, other than that there are a couple of magnificent properties overlooking The Rye that I often walk past on my way home from The Clockhouse and admire from the outside.

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Most satisfying transaction I’ve had: Has to be a house swap. Two lovely families, one with a house in Underhill Road, they wanted to buy a larger house nearby and a lady with her son in a large house in The Gardens who needed something a bit smaller. They swapped houses and are still all living happily in the houses they bought.

The property I would most like to have on the books: Of course it has to be Pickwick Cottage.

Two things I never thought that I would ever see: In 2008 I actually had more properties on the books than I had applicants wishing to make a purchase. I also never thought that a four bed house would ever cost over a million pounds.

Most unusual interior: Th is is a hard one, I have seen some horrors in my time as an agent but I think one of the most unusual properties I sold was owned by a lovely lady with an obsession for wood cladding inside the house it was like a giant sauna.

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Economists, who are calling for a change to the “Help to buy” scheme, are gaining political and economic support and changes to the scheme could happen at any time. Some lenders are taking considerable time in arranging surveys which puts added pressure on the buying process especially if there are tight deadlines and, as a result of the new mortgage regulations, there are confusing signals on how your spending habits can affect the amount advanced. It is increasingly more important to get professional advice from your mortgage broker to guide you through the myriad of regulations, keep you abreast of changes in legislation and assist you in dealing with the lenders. It is one of the biggest decisions you have to take and you need to be aware of all the issues.

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Why this area? Great transport links to London Bridge, Victoria and Canary Wharf have made the city accessible in less than twenty minutes from East Dulwich. With large open spaces such as Peckham Rye and Dulwich parks, beautiful period properties, a variety of Gastro pubs, and independent retailers, Dulwich has become a popular destination for buyers from North and South West London.

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Frobisher Place, Peckham SE15 Sensational 1,100 sq ft apartment within the prestigious Pioneer Centre in a leafy location close to Queens Road Peckham station. This stunning property comes complete with a communal swimming pool, gym and tennis court. Spread over two floors, comprising open plan lounge/ kitchen with floor to ceiling windows, two double bedrooms, bathroom and spiral staircase.

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£495,000 L/H

A beautifully presented two double bedroom Victorian conversion flat. Situated on the first floor, this lovely flat has direct access to a shared garden and features large reception room, separated fully fitted kitchen and modern bathroom. Viewing is highly recommended.

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Please contact our Dulwich office on 020 8516 3666 or email dulwich@acorn.ltd.uk

Therapia Road, East Dulwich SE22

£4,500 PCM

Split over three levels the property comprises seven double bedrooms, three with en-suites, two further bathrooms, three reception rooms and a dining room. The property also benefits from a large kitchen, utility room, large private garden and off street parking.

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Please contact our Dulwich office on 020 8516 3666 or email dulwich@acorn.ltd.uk

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Absolutely stunning

Early Victorian house Champion Grove, SE5 A stunning and imposing semi-detached Palladian-style building situated in a premier road in Camberwell, which has been nurtured and modernised by the current owners to an exacting standard. The house provides a wonderful raised ground and ground level living and entertaining spaces, with access to a magnificently planned and planted south-facing rear

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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

Luxury family home

Entertaining heaven garden. The first floor provides three bedrooms with a family bathroom and an en-suite. Clever design has been used to provide a wonderful master bedroom suite with large en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe in a side extension above the garage on the first floor. ÂŁ2,500,000 Freehold

Dulwich 020 8875 7999

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Fantastic family house

Central East Dulwich Lacon Road, SE22 A beautiful four bedroom Victorian terraced house in one of the prime residential roads in East Dulwich. There are many original Victorian features remaining which are complemented by a delightful contemporary extended kitchen/breakfast room, a family bathroom and en-suite shower room. This family home encompasses many striking decorative effects and modern design. ÂŁ1,200,000 Share of 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

Quaint Victorian cottage Country feel

Cornflower Terrace, SE22 A fabulous two bedroom Victorian cottage in a quiet residential area.

The road was built in 1895 and the name may have some connection with Dulwich Colleges Founders Day when scholars traditionally wear cornflowers. Situated within easy reach of the main bus routes on Forest Hill Road, with local shops, Lordship Lane and East Dulwich Railway stations also close by. ÂŁ650,000 Freehold

Dulwich 020 8875 7999

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Offices throughout London

The Gardens, SE22

£495,000 SOF

Taymount Rise, SE23

£400,000 Leasehold

A well presented two bedroom Victorian first floor conversion with access to a shared garden situated in East Dulwich’smost popular and sought after locations in The Gardens overlooking the green.

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A lovely and very unique raised ground floor two bedroom split level Victorian Conversion flat with a shared garden in a fantastic location very close to forest Hill BR Station and all local amenities within the area. EPC =D

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

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

Overhill Road, SE22

Levande House, SE22

£470,000 SOF

£345,000 Leasehold

A beautiful two bedroom flat offered to the market with a share of the freehold. The property has exceptional high ceilings with large sash windows and lots of light. EPC =E

An immaculate one bedroom apartment within a stylish modern development in East Dulwich. This property is very well maintained and offers fantastic living space. EPC =C

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

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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bushells.com

Ivanhoe Road, SE5

£900,000 Freehold

A spacious four double bedroom three storey Victorian house with great space a garden and two roof terraces situated in a popular location. This house benefits from four double bedrooms, a larger than average reception/living area, kitchen, bathroom, garden. Also benefits from two roof terraces. The property is very unique in its own style and offers great living/work/entertaining space. Very close to local amenities and in the center of Denmark Hill, Peckham Rye and East Dulwich BR Stations. 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 IN THEIR OWN

STEPHEN SMITH Director of Property In

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y career in property began whilst I was a general catering manager and running a large and busy wine bar – it’s also where I met my wife Helen! Many of my customers were local agents and whilst we were trying to buy our first flat in Putney, I mentioned to the owner of a new estate agency that I thought I could do a better job than many of the negotiators I had met during my search. After a boozy informal interview he offered me a career change on the spot, I started three months later and have enjoyed being in property ever since.

After a decade in this career that took me from sales manager to director of a chain of 12 offices I decided that it was time to strike out on my own, so set up a new independent estate agency, Property In. With the Millennium looming in 2000, I felt passionately the industry was changing and we needed to promote web marketing and agency software. I decided the only way forward was to get back to what I loved doing: selling & letting houses. When planning and refurbishing the office in 2000 with my wife Helen’s help and support, we invested heavily in a vision that included an office that was warm and inviting, with a window not cluttered by details. We took on agency software that was ahead of its time for sales and lettings, which was fairly rare at that time. We made other changes too, taking advantage of instant emailing, text updates, moving window displays, constant and instant updating of our web page and the major property portals, client updates… the list goes on. Any industry is constantly changing and we aim to stay

at the forefront technologically, so that we provide the best possible service.

I’ve been an estate agent in Dulwich for over 25 years now, 14 of which have been as the owner of Property In. Over that time we’ve made an effort not only to provide a service for the local community, but also to get involved and become a part of it. Our most recent project has been sponsoring the ‘Artists’ Open House’.

I’ve watched the Artists’ Open House grow from a fledgling start-up with just 25 artists to a thriving attraction with well over 200 artists showing at over 150 venues. We are proud be one of those venues, each year turning our office into a popup gallery and this year exhibiting paintings by Annette Hamley-Jenkins and Jodie Glen-Martin, ceramics by Kristin Watt Bonar and Hope & Eden’s silk-screened homewares, unique toys and scatter cushions.

To begin with, our relationship with the Artists’ Open House was born from a very simple synergy.

Our office was home then to some lovingly produced artwork, painted by a close friend of ours - fine artist and interior designer Helen Bampton. We were invited to show Helen’s work as part of the Artists’ Open House and we liked the concept - coincidentally our logo is a house with an open door - and we now supply the distinctive signposts that appear outside the Artists’ Open Houses across Dulwich.

I’ve enjoyed the last 25 years immersing myself in the Dulwich property market immensely.

We take a lot of pride in our work and in our involvement in this fantastic community. Here’s to the next 25!

020 8693 8000; propertyin.com

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£2,575,000 Sole Agents

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GIA : 2519 sq ft EPC Rating ( F )

A lovely semi-detached house located in the heart of Dulwich Village with superb views directly towards Alleyns playing fields. Arranged over three floors, the house offers generous family accommodation with five good sized bedrooms, two bathrooms, and en suite shower.

On the ground floor there are two lovely light reception rooms and a super kitchen/breakfast room opening onto the approx 122 ft west facing garden.

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£1,695,000 Sole Agents

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GIA : 3218 sq ft EPC Rating ( F )

A substantial double-fronted semi-detached family house located in a popular residential street on the borders of East Dulwich and Forest Hill. The house offers generous accommodation over three floors and a really lovely, and very large, rear garden. There are 5 bedrooms, dressing room, bathroom, 2 shower rooms, 3 reception rooms, study, music room, dining room, kitchen, 2 separate wc, cellar and Garden 131’4 (40.07m x11.37 m).

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£1,475,000 Sole Agents

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GIA : 2551 sq ft EPC Rating ( D )

A particularly fine example of substantial five bedroom town house located on a popular and secluded private road in the heart of Dulwich Village. The house benefits from being an end terrace so there are additional windows on the side of the house making it light and airy throughout. Arranged over 4 floors, the house offers 5 bedrooms, bathroom, en suite shower room, study, reception room, kitchen/ breakfast room, separate wc, family room/home cinema, store, garage and garden 35’7” x 15’ (10.84m x 4.56m).

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Alleyn road se21 Sole Agents

Ash tree cottage se26

£2,500,000

Sole Agents

£1,750,000

Rosendale road se21 Joint Agents

£1,750,000

Detached family house with a GIA of 3481 sq ft.

There are 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sitting room, family room, study, conservatory, kitchen/dining room, utility room, 2 cloakrooms/WCs, shed, off street parking and rear garden 115’ x 68’ (35.05m x 20.73m). EPC Rating (E).

A delightful Georgian cottage on the borders of Dulwich with a GIA of 2196 sq ft. There are 4 bedrooms, 5 reception rooms, sitting room, family room, dining room, playroom and study, kitchen/ diner, 2 bathrooms, W.C/utility room, garage and gardens 44’x43’(13.41m x 13.11m) and 43’x61’ (13.11m x 18.59m). EPC Rating (E).

One of a pair of newly renovated double fronted family house in Rosendale Road with a GIA of 2142 sq ft. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), 3 reception rooms, spacious kitchen/ dining room, utility room, separate W.C, off street parking and garden 39’2” x 22’ (11.94m).

Herne hill se24

Chatsworth way se27

Turney road se21

Sole Agents

£1,650,000

Joint Agents

£1,650,000

Sole Agents

£1,415,000

A well proportioned Edwardian family home well located for the amenities of Herne Hill and Dulwich with a GIA of 3047 sq ft. There are 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, study room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, cellar and garden 37’6”x26’6”(11.43m x 8.08m). EPC Rating (F).

A substantial double fronted period family house with a GIA of 3537 sq ft. There are 5/6 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, 3 reception rooms, kitchen, dining room, utility room, 2 separate wc, cellar, loft space, off street parking and garden 126’ x 25’ (38.40 x 7.62m). EPC Rating (D).

Edwardian family house in this very sought after road backing onto and overlooking playing fields at the rear and with views towards Dulwich Old College and the Dulwich Picture Gallery. There are 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, conservatory, downstairs WC, garden house, off street parking and garden 92’ x24’(17.37x6.71m). EPC Rating (D).

beckwith road se24

Eagle court se21

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Sole Agents

£1,395,000

A lovely Victorian house situated on a popular street in the North Dulwich Triangle and with a GIA of 1841 sq ft. The house is in attractive decorative order throughout and is arranged over three floors. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, beautifully decorated, modern bathroom, south easterly facing garden. EPC Rating (E).

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Owner’s Agents

£274,950

A spacious one bedroom apartment located on the ground floor of a small purpose built flat just off popular Rosendale Road in West Dulwich.

There is a good sized double bedroom and modern fitted kitchen with sitting room. The property has a GIA of 474 sq ft. EPC Rating (C).

Sole Agents

£1,495,000

Substantial family home with a GIA of 4018 sq ft.

There are 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), ens shower room, 3 receptions, kitchen/breakfast room, laundry/utility room, cloakroom/WC, garage; OSP and rear garden. EPC Rating (E).

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Spotlight on Nunhead 7

THROUGH THE KEYHOLE...

Hichisson Road, SE15 £649,995

Felicity Blair Director of Roy Brooks

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his lovely three bedroom house has been remodeled to give rear living space that free flows out to a gorgeous 50 ft garden. Just off Peckham Rye Park, it is a 10 min walk to East Dulwich, within easy reach of Lordship Lane, and only 10 minutes to Peckham Rye train station. Nunhead offers some good independent shops including a fishmonger, delicatessen, bakery and butcher.

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Garden

Concertina doors open from the kitchen/diner to a good-looking garden with a decked terrace. A gravel path leads to a rear arbour and potting shed.

Bathroom

A lesson in luxe: this brilliantly put-together bathroom is a modern update on traditional Victorian style and splendour.

Kitchen

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Handleless white and stainless steel units have been mixed together alongside bespoke shelving to create a yummy mummy’s dream kitchen.

Public Knowledge

Julia Russell Senior Sales Negotiator

Wooster & Stock, Nunhead � 020 7708 6700;

woosterstock.co.uk

BEST SCHOOL

RAINY DAY

FUN FOR FREE

SPORTS & REC

Ivydale School is the popular choice among young families flocking to the area. However, don’t be quick to overlook Hollydale primary, which is up and coming too.

Chuck on your wellies and head down to Nunhead Cemetery.

It’s a lovely secret green space and 16 species of butterfly have been found in the cemetery alone!

Nunhead Library runs baby and toddler sessions and have free internet access. For evening fun, we love The Ivy House on Stuart Road for live music and comedy nights.

Head down to Peckham Rye park for a range of free sports activities. Little nippers will love the adventure playground and there’s a friendly café on the Rye which serves good coffee.

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Don’t take our word for it…

Having used services of many agents I was VERY pleasantly surprised by the professionalism, friendliness, diligence & pro-active approach. I would not hesitate to recommend. 10/10 A Landlord, Belvedere Road SE19

Thank you for your level of professionalism and care! I would wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone letting or selling!

A Landlord, then vendor, Waverly Road SE21

I would really recommend them to anyone locally who is looking for as care-free a process as is ever possible when dealing with buying, selling or renting property.

A Landlord, Anerley SE20

I have been incredibly pleased with the quality and level of service since the beginning of the letting process. Response is quick to all queries, often going the extra mile to provide a prompt reply and a fully comprehensive service. Polite, friendly, and knowledgeable. I have no hesitation in recommending.

A Landlord, then vendor, Fox Hill SE19

We offer you a realistic market appraisal based on thorough research and detailed knowledge of the market. That professional advice is free and without obligation.

From family homes to exclusive flats and properties in an around Crystal Palace...

Lettings • Sales • Investment 70 Church Road • Crystal Palace • London • SE19 2E9

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The Insider Nothing’s better than the inside scoop. Local agents give their recommendations...

Hangout

The Palmerston bar & dining room on Lordship Lane is a popular hangout for locals. It’s primarily a dining pub who change their menus on a regular basis, keeping it fresh & seasonal.

Kim Jones

Sale s Manager at Bushells, Dulwich

Interior Inspiration

Church Road on Crystal Palace Triangle with a plethora of vintage and 20th Century modern furniture and curio specialists, there is something for everyone, we particularly like Coconut Trading and Bambinos.

James Gough

Director of Martin & Co, C rystal Palace

Local Street

Northcross Road market, which is located between Lordship Lane and Crystal Palace Road has come back into favour in recent times with a great choice of street food, as well as market stalls.

Edward Ogden

Sale s Manager at Jacksons, Dulwich

020 8299 1722; bushells.com

020 8771 9990; martincocrystalpalace.co.uk

020 8875 7999; jacksonsestateagents.com

Time Out

Kids

Fact

The Melange Chocolate Shop & Café is a chocoholics dream. It’s a one stop tasting, making and buying chocolate shop. Book a date with the girls and spend an afternoon making your own chocolate to take home.

Anita Barry

Lettings Manager at Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, Peckham

020 7635 0034; kfh.co.uk

The beautiful Brockwell Park. As well as a children’s paddling pool, a miniature railway and a One O’Clock Club, it offers excellent sports facilities and the recently refurbished 1930s Brockwell Lido.

Nick Baer

Director of Keating E state s

020 7095 5777; keatingestates.com

Brixton was once known as Brixistane which was mostly dull farmland until the Vauxhall Bridge was built in 1816 and opened the area up.

The oldest buildings in Brixton are St Matthews Church (1812) and the Trinity Almshouses (1824).

Luke Bishop

Office Manager at Wooster & Stock, Brixton

020 7952 0590; woosterstock.co.uk

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Clapham BrixtonDulwich

www.keatingestates.com

SOLD

Gateley Road, SW9

£1,275,000

New to market and right in the heart of Brixton, on this quiet residential street a couple of minutes from the station, sits this fantastic 5 bedroom family home. The property is currently tenanted and ideal for anyone looking to stamp their own mark on a property. A great investment all round and will appeal to all types of buyers. This is a very grand home that, once extended could be as much as 250 square metres.

Brixton Office: 020 7095 5777  brixton@keatingestates.com

SOLD

Helix Road, SW2

£975,000

Beautiful four bedroom family home in this lovely Brixton street. This is a really great example of a large family home in one of the nicest streets in the whole of Brixton. The property is only five minutes from Brockwell Park, four minutes from Sainsbury’s supermarket and an eleven minute walk, or a two minute bus ride to Brixton station, the culinary delights of the thousand nations of Brixton Village and all that modern Brixton has to offer.

Brixton Office: 020 7095 5777  brixton@keatingestates.com

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All property selling out fast.

Similar properties required.

UNDER OFFER

Glengarry Road, SE22

£399,950 Share of Freehold

A beautifully presented one bedroom flat in a Victorian conversion with a private garden. The property comprises of one double bedroom, a large reception room to the front with original features and loads of the character and charm, a modern bathroom and a modern separate eat-in-kitchen with direct access to a well kept private garden.

Dulwich Office: 020 8299 8111  dulwich@keatingestates.com

UNDER OFFER

Devonshire Road, SE23

£424,950 Leasehold

A two bedroom garden flat in a Victorian conversion located between Honor Oak and Forest Hill. The property consists of two bedrooms, a large separate eat-in-kitchen adjacent to a family bathroom and to the rear of the property is a light and airy reception room with direct access to a private garden.

Dulwich Office: 020 8299 8111  dulwich@keatingestates.com

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Canonbie Road, SE23

£425,000/LH

70.10 sq. metres (755 sq. ft) Newly refurbished throughout to a very high standard. Purpose built two bedroom flat with a study.

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Wood Vale, SE23

£490,000/Leasehold

53.51 sq. Metres (576 sq. Ft.) This stunning raised two bedroom ground floor flat has a wonderful private roof terrace to the rear.

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133 Lordship Lane Dulwich SE22 8HX

info@propertyin.com  www.propertyin.com

020 8693 8000

Blenhiem Grove, SE15

£400,000/Leasehold

55.34 sq. metres (596 sq. ft.). Well presented ground floor purpose built flat, offering two double bedrooms, modern bathroom and newly fitted kitchen. This property has carpets and an entry phone system. There is a parking space and a private section of garden for the flat to the front and side.

Gloucester Court, SE22

£1,550 pcm

A stunning modern Penthouse apartment with large private roof terrace. This stylish top floor flat boasts two double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room.

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Urlwin Street, SE5

£1,600 pcm

Stunning first and second floor split level two bedroom conversion flat which has been refurbished in recent years to a high standard.

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We’ll look after your property as if it were our own

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Pedder Community news Pedder’s Community Promise has raised over £100,000 in the last three years alone. Each month they highlight the events they are sponsoring in South East London.

Pedder 3rd Annual Charity Golf Day

Bupa 10k Run

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n Sunday 25th May, 12 Pedder staff took part in the Bupa London 10k Run in aid of Cancer Research UK. The run followed the London Marathon route starting in The Mall, and continuing along the embankment taking in the sights of St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London and the Houses of Parliament.

Staff raised over £500 for Cancer Research UK.

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n Wednesday 21st May Pedder held their 3rd Annual Golf Day in aid of Cancer Research UK at Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Golf Club. The Golf Day continues to be a great success and raised over £3,000 for Cancer Research UK.

Friends of the Horniman Art Exhibition

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he 23rd annual free art exhibition organised by the Friends of the Horniman brings paintings, prints, textile art and sculptures from South London’s artist community together in the beautiful venue of the Horniman Conservatory on 14th and 15th June. This annual art exhibition provides a valuable platform for both new and established local artists, and also gives visitors the chance to witness the wealth of artistic talent in South London. All works exhibited will be for sale, with visitors able to purchase framed and unframed works, prints, cards and postcards. There will also be a chance to win artwork that has been donated by the artists in the popular annual raffle.

� www.horniman.ac.uk/visit/events

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A FRESH APPROACH TO ESTATE AGENCY

CAMBERWELL GROVE SE5 ÂŁ1,900,000

With its proud, imposing stature and fabulous flat fronted facade this magnificent five storey Georgian townhouse impresses from first glance. The accommodation is generously proportioned and extends to

include kitchen/diner, drawing room, three double bedrooms, en suite, bathroom and a separate fully self contained one bedroom apartment.

Transport is a cinch with Denmark Hill station just a short walk away.

NUNHEAD 17 Nunhead Green, SE15 3QQ nun@woosterstock.co.uk 020 7708 6700

SYDENHAM 110 Kirkdale, SE26 4BG syd@woosterstock.co.uk 020 8613 0060

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BRIXTON 105 Acre Lane, SW2 5TU brx@woosterstock.co.uk 020 7952 0590

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HAYTER ROAD SW2 ÂŁ1,400,000

Edwardian proportions meet Arts and Craft’s charm in this splendid four bedroom Brixton beauty. Wide, bright rooms and utterly magical original features abound throughout. Accommodation includes three

large double bedrooms (master en suite), a decent sized single, a large double reception, gorgeous L shaped kitchen, bathroom and wc. The master bedroom even has a tip top balcony with leafy rooftop views.

woosterstock.co.uk

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A FRESH APPROACH TO ESTATE AGENCY

EARLSTHORPE ROAD SE26 £1,175,000

This Edwardian beauty has splendid room sizes with soaring ceilings, front and rear gardens, an astonishing detached coach house and an entrance hall fit for Downton Abbey! The house exudes a welcoming

and warm vibe from first glimpse. We’re confident you’ll cherish it as much as the current owners have. The London Overground line at Sydenham station has made your transport options more plentiful.

NUNHEAD 17 Nunhead Green, SE15 3QQ nun@woosterstock.co.uk 020 7708 6700

SYDENHAM 110 Kirkdale, SE26 4BG syd@woosterstock.co.uk 020 8613 0060

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BRIXTON 105 Acre Lane, SW2 5TU brx@woosterstock.co.uk 020 7952 0590

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CARRE MEWS SE5 ÂŁ899,950

Boasting an unimaginably fabulous roof terrace panorama over the very lovely Victorian Myatt’s Field park, this splendid three bedroom house invites you to sit back and open the vino after a long day. Spread over

three expertly decorated floors, the property comes complete with an allocated gated parking space and south facing wrap-around patio garden. The roof terrace has an electric awning and leafy vista.

woosterstock.co.uk

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

Highland Road, SE19

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unique Grade II listed 19th Century Church conversion with spectacular views over London. One of London’s most unique homes, it was built in 1861 and beautifully converted in 1998. Just some of the features that this sumptuous property boasts include a Gothic entrance hall, belfry/music room in the tower, three double bedrooms, plus a master bedroom, with dressing area and superb bathroom with sunken bath, shower cubicle and overhead skylight. The Tower is 300ft above sea level with an attractive roof garden providing fabulous views over London and the City.

£1,649,000 Harvey & Wheeler

� 020 8693 4321; harveywheeler.com

FREEHOLD

Glenhurst Rise, SE19

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Helix Road, SW2

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Haynes Lane, SE19

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lenhurst Rise is a secluded cul-de-sac surrounded by green open space. This extended four bedroom home offers the ideal living space for a family with a separate bedroom and en-suite downstairs. Features include bay windows, wooden flooring, a focal fireplace and a secluded garden.

beautiful four bedroom family home in this lovely Brixton street. This is a really great example of a large family home in one of the nicest streets in the whole of Brixton. The property is only five minutes from Brockwell Park, four minutes from Sainsbury’s supermarket and an eleven minute walk.

beautiful cottage set off of the desirable Triangle in Crystal Palace. Presented in excellent condition, this property boasts two double bedrooms, a modern, hand crafted fitted kitchen, and two receptions rooms. There are lovely period features throughout, including restored sash windows.

£599,000

£975,000

£649,950

� 020 8166 5510; imoveproperty.co.uk

� 020 7095 5777; keatingestates.com

� 020 8766 5920; kfh.co.uk

iMove

Keating Estates, Brixton

KFH, Crystal Palace

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Helix Road, SW2

Vision Mews, SE22

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his split level, two bedroom Victorian beauty packs one hell of a punch. Deliciously spread over the top two floors of a period classic 10 minutes from Windrush Square, the Ritzy and numerous bars and restaurants, the property has been lovingly and sympathetically tweaked to provide a pretty special living environment.

£1,650 Per Month

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ision Mews is a new collection of four, individually designed, contemporary townhouses with private gardens located in the heart of East Dulwich. This private gated development by Tailored Living Solutions has been designed to reflect traditional mewsstyle living, and range from 1,566 sq ft to 1,721 sq ft across three floors.

£925,000 to £985,000

Leaders, Forest Hill & Camberwell

Prices range from Pedder New Homes

� 020 3478 9310; leaders.co.uk

� 020 7738 6839; peddernewhomes.com

FREEHOLD

Overhill Road, SE22

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truly exceptional period five bedroom detached house boasting substantial internal space (appromixately 3193 sq ft of space) arranged over four floors, benefitting from off street parking and an 85’10 foot superb landscaped rear garden. This magnificent double fronted home has been beautifully decorated and presented throughout by the current owners, meaning that this light and airy home has got to be one of the most impressive locally. Both Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park stations are less than a mile away.

£1,600,000 Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, East Dulwich � 020 8299 8800; kfh.co.uk

Spotlight on SE22: Average asking price - £685,451Average asking rents - £1,716 pcmAverage property value - £560,859

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CHAMPION HILL, SE5

ÂŁ2,500,000

Beautiful bygone detached house c.1780. GII listed, conservation area, rare original features, 4 double bedrooms (potential for a 5th subject to planning), 3 receptions, kitchen/diner, 4-room cellar, garage, off-street parking and approx 125ft garden. Close to Denmark Hill trains and chain-free.

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HONOR OAK RISE, SE23

ÂŁ1,175,000

Spectacular semi-detached Georgian villa c.1830 on secret no-through lane. GII listed, 3-double bedrooms, double reception, kitchen/diner and ravishing 100ft garden.

Close to wild woodland, train/London Overground and fantastic schools.

CHELTENHAM ROAD, SE15

Very pretty 2/3 bedroom maisonette with private garden. OVER 750sqft, open-plan kitchen, original fireplaces and views over Aquarius Golf Course.

No-fuss chain free sale.

ÂŁ434,995

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Showcase TWO SIDES OF THE COIN Q. I’ve had a few valuations, but the prices vary significantly. How do I know which is the best to choose?

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. This old chestnut... unfortunately the answer is rather more nuanced thanyou might think. The answer to the question must, as ever, depend on the facts. The facts reflect the situation on the ground, so there is no one right answer. The approach to take must depend on the local market environment. In a strong and rising market- such as today’s, it would seem odd to go with a low valuation.

That said, going with a very high valuation could also be the wrong option if it is patently unattainable. An important consideration is also the vendor’s own position.

If you need to sell the property quickly, going with the most expensive valuation might not assist your cause, conversely, if there is no pressure on you to sell, and the market is strong, then it would make sense to go with a fuller valuation. As these brief illustrations demonstrate, there is no correct answer, merely approaches which reflect the specifics of a given situation. The conclusion must be that valuations are not an exact science, but if I was forced to answer the actual question, which in a piece like this, I suspect one should, I would apply the tried and tested middle ground theory.

James Gough Director of Martin & Co., Crystal Palace � 020 8771 9990; martincocrystalpalace.co.uk

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. Comparable properties: Each agent should be able to provide with some similar properties they are marketing or that they have agreed sales on. This should provide a good basis to make your own comparisons on. Look at the comparable properties objectively – Make notes on how yours measures up. Does yours have a bigger garden, is it closer to the station, does yours have a better aspect, are the other properties in better condition or have a high end finish? (We all love our homes but this where the objective part comes in!)

If the agent’s valuation is vastly higher than all comparables, then the chances are they may just be over valuing to try and gain your instruction.

Timing: Look at the date the comparable properties came to the market and how long they were listed for. Your timeframes and own situation may have an impact at what level the agent advises you to pitch the property.

Marketing: Photographs should be good quality, floor plans are a must and the agent should have a good online profile, giving your property the exposure it deserves.

Although the marketing side does not necessarily support a valuation figure, it will contribute to how much interest the agent is likely to generate. It’s no surprise that poorly marketed properties are harder to shift! Lastly, go with your gut instinct (A good agent will use this regularly) if something sounds too good to be true, it often is!

Jon Keegan

Director of Bryan and Keegan � 020 8691 1155; bryanandkeegan.co.uk

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Eight excellent flats in this luxury new build development in Brixton

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ach flat has different advantages to them, whether they are split-level or have outside space, there is a flat to appeal to nearly all potential purchasers requirements. Designed and executed with today’s discerning homebuyers in mind. All the bedrooms are large doubles and flooded with light from large-pane windows, glazed to the highest modern energy standards. The living space is open plan with ample space for a large living area, a spacious separate dining area and the slickest of modern kitchens with all you might need in terms of mod cons. The bathrooms are all very sleek, being designed for the ultimate in relaxing luxury.

Details

The Hop Poles, Brixton Development, SW2 £400,000 - £500,000

Contact

Keating Estates, Brixton 020 7095 5777; keatingestates.com

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Pickwick Road, Dulwich £1,425,000 Located in the centre of Dulwich Village, a very attractive and spacious Edwardian family home extended and upgraded with flexible accommodation arranged over 3 floors comprising 5 bedrooms, study / bedroom 6, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, modern fitted kitchen, utility area, cellar and 37’ garden. EPC: (D).

Please contact our Dulwich Village Office on 020 8299 0922

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Upland Road, East Dulwich ÂŁ1,300,000 A Victorian family house upgraded & modernised to an extremely high standard. The spacious accommodation comprises of 5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double reception room, downstairs cloakroom, utility room, off street parking, a fully fitted eat in kitchen/breakfast room with bi-fold doors opening out onto a delightful garden. EPC: (C).

Please contact our East Dulwich Office on 020 8299 3721

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Bishopsthorpe Road, Sydenham ÂŁ575,000 A 3 bedroom conversion flat in the Thorpe Estate, offering living space of 1130 sq ft/105 sq mtr. The property benefits from sole use of the original main entrance, wood flooring & impressive high ceilings in both the reception and the kitchen/ dining room. To the rear is a communal garden. Bishopsthorpe Road is within close proximity to Sydenham Rail. EPC: (D).

Please contact our Sydenham Office on 020 8659 0220

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Wyneham Road, Herne Hill ÂŁ725,000 A stunning split level flat for sale on Wyneham Road, Herne Hill. With 3 double bedrooms and 2 good sized bathrooms, the property retains many period features and is very well presented. It feels light and airy inside due to the high ceilings and large bay windows and the property has plenty of storage space with built in cupboards and loft access. EPC: (E).

Please contact our Herne Hill Office on 020 7738 5926

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Queenswood Road, Forest Hill ÂŁ995,000 A four bedroom Victorian house in Forest Hill. Arranged over 2 storeys, this family home offers over 2,000 sq feet of living accommodation. The property benefits from working fireplaces, sash windows, herringbone parquet flooring with beautiful 65ft rear garden, located within close proximity to both Forest Hill & Sydenham train stations. EPC: (C).

Please contact our Forest Hill Office on 020 8314 4070

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Gipsy Hill, Upper Norwood ÂŁ585,000 An absolutely stunning three double bedroom period conversion apartment with private garden and off street parking, positioned at the lower end of Gipsy Hill, with views over Long Meadow and perfectly placed for Gipsy Hill station. In our experience, this size and condition is rarely available, a must to be viewed. EPC: (E).

Please contact our Crystal Palace Office on 020 8670 7160

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Dassett Road, West Norwood ÂŁ699,950 An elegant family house for sale in West Norwood. A rare find on this charming quiet residential road; this attractive semidetached house is beautifully presented throughout offering good proportions in all principle rooms. Upstairs are two good sized double bedrooms, large eat in kitchen and separate bathroom. Retaining many period features. EPC: (E).

Please contact our West Norwood Office on 020 8670 9008

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Glendon Apartments Prices from ÂŁ320,000* A bold and stylish development compromised of nine 1 and 2 bedroom high specification apartments on Gipsy Road. The development is located just a short walk away from West Norwood High Street and Gipsy Hill providing easy access to local transport, shops, gastro pubs, restaurants and renowned local parks. *Correct at time of printing

Please contact our New Homes Office on 020 7738 6839

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Vision Mews, SE22 From ÂŁ925,000* A development in East Dulwich providing four contemporary 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom mews style houses with individual secure parking and private landscaped gardens. The shops, bars and restaurants of Lordship Lane are located just a short walk away and East Dulwich Rail Station is within walking distance providing easy access into central London. *Correct at time of printing

Please contact our New Homes Office on 020 7738 6839

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