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TRUE NORTH

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EDITOR’S LETTER c u lt u r e 10 WHAT'S ON Diary dates for March

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

Thea Porter is on display at the Fashion and Textile Museum

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TRUE NORTH

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Lawrence Roullier White’s guide to fashions in fragrance

33 DEAR MOTHER

A comprehensive selection of gifts to impress this Mothers’ Day

food & drink 39 TABLE TALK

Innovative jams, Japanese cooking lessons and hot cross buns are all on the menu

REVIEW

Dulwich and Sydenham Golf Club serve up an excellent Sunday roast

t r av e l 46 CRETAN MAGIC

Catherine Hales experiences luxurious Daios Cove, the jewel of Crete

interiors 50 INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS

Absolutely takes on the Greek Blue trend

53 HOUSE TO HOME

Scandi design duo behind Att Pynta talk minimalism and white spaces

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k i d s & e d u c at i o n KIDS CONFIDENTIAL Jerome Monahan rounds up the local news

63 LOOK NORTH

Amanda Constance on why the capital isn't the only option for schools

PROPERTY 84 PROPERTY NEWS

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arch is a month traditionally dedicated to mothers. Considering the hell we put them through on occasion, this seems only right. So, this issue is for the woman who picked you up at 1am from a sleepover because you were homesick and who decided not to judge when you thought dying your hair fluorescent orange was a good idea, who always had the best advice and comforted you in your lowest moments. This month we take a look at the new Thea Porter exhibition at South East London’s Fashion and Textile Museum, the first of its kind and a true testament to the extraordinary powers of the mother of 70s fashion. Turn to page 12 for flares and paisley galore. Discover how to give your home the Scandi treatment with interiors ideas and decorating tips from Brockleybased design duo, Att Pynta. Think stripped back, shabby chic with a healthy dose of white paint, all on page 54.

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If you’re stuck for gift ideas for Mothers’ Day, we’ve got a few on page 33, everything from scented candles to spa days and lots in between to make up for some of the stress you’ve caused her. If she has more of a culinary turn of mind, perhaps treat her to one of South East Londoner Catherine Piddington’s weird and wonderful jams or maybe a lesson in Japanese cooking from Crystal Palace based chef, Yuki Gomi. Find out more on page 39. If you’re feeling really generous, you could even whisk your mother away to Daios Cove in Crete for the real A-List treatment, as seen on page 45. Finally, I would like to thank my mother; you are my role model and I am proud to call you mum. Also, sorry for calling so often. ◆

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BOY IN DARKNESS

Fro m 1 1 Ma rc h B l u e E l e p ha nt T he a tre areth Murphy leads Mervyn Peake's novella to bring forth the gothic G fairytale about a 14-year-old boy who escapes the oppressive grasp of his family’s kingdom. With only his wits, see how he navigates the nightmare world outside, escaping danger and braving the unknown. ◆ 59A Bethwin Road, SE5; blueelephanttheatre.co.uk

SAVAGE BEAUTY F rom 14 March Vic tor ia an d Albert Mu seum

Having attracted more than half a million visitors at the Met Museum in New York, this retrospective brings Alexander McQueen’s creations back home to London. Showcasing the romantic and gothic themes and concepts used throughout his remarkable career, visitors will be able to marvel at everything from his early MA graduate work made in 1992 to his final, unfinished AW10 collection. Cromwell Road, SW7; vam.ac.uk

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THE RED CHAIR

1 1 -1 2 Ma rc h Ca na da Wa te r C u l tu re S p a c e rought to you by Clod Ensemble, acclaimed writer Sarah Cameron B performs the surreal ballad centred on domestic drudgery. Watch a Scottish father who can’t stop eating as the theme of extreme compulsion begins to unfold. ◆ Surrey Quays Road, SE16; canadawaterculturespace.org.uk

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THE VELVETEEN RABBIT

Fro m 2 8 Ma rc h Uni vo r n T he a tre ritten in 1922, Purni Morell brings this classic children’s W book to the stage. Using Margery Howell’s heart-warming story, Morell recreates the charming tale of a boy and his toy rabbit that longs to be real. Until, one day, when the stuffed animal is picked up again and the real magic begins... ◆ 147 Tooley Street, SE1; unicorntheatre.com

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The new play sees director Marianne Elliott transform Sam Holcroft's darkly comedic writing into a witty incarnation that delves into our coping strategies. Set in a kitchen at Christmastime, audiences watch an extended family’s mechanisms for survival as tempers flare and relationships are laid bare. National Theatre, South Bank, SE1; nationaltheatre.org.uk

EVENT OF THE MONTH Throughout March, OXO Tower Wharf

JAMAICA HIDDEN HISTORIES wo years in the making, the OXO Tower exhibition celebrates Britain and Jamaica’s shared history, bringing to light their cultural heritage in an interactive display of archived films, photographs and artefacts. With the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund, untold stories and hidden documents are finally uncovered, and informative artist talks provide further insight into Jamaica’s rich past. Learn about

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the lives of subjects depicted in rare images by Sir H.H. Johnston, or the Caribbean country's fashion from designer Lorna Holder. Although there's plenty of activites for young ones as well, including family gallery tours and Jamaican craft sessions. Don't miss out: book now to secure your place! ◆ Bargehouse Street, SE1; oxotower.co.uk

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RHAPSODY Fashion designer Thea Porter is the subject of a new book and exhibition opening this month at the Fashion and Textile Museum Wo r d s P E N D L E H A R T E

ashion designer Thea Porter is remembered this month as an exhibition of her work opens at the Fashion and Textile Museum, accompanied by a new book published by the V&A. The exhibition, ‘70s Bohemian Chic’, at the famed South East London gallery explores the influence of Middle Eastern and North African textiles and culture on 20th century fashion and interior design and is the first ever retrospective to feature Thea Porter’s designs exclusively. Porter is the woman credited with introducing bohemian, Middle East-inspired chic to 1960s London and her signature chiffon kaftans were worn by everyone from from the Beatles and Pink Floyd to Elizabeth Taylor, Faye Dunaway and Barbara Streisand. Joan Collins famously said: ‘Thea’s are the only clothes I never throw away’.

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(Doro)thea Seale grew up in Beirut and married attaché to the British embassy Bob Porter in 1953, moving to London with him in 1964. Here she established herself as an interior designer. After a variety of jobs and commissions, she rented a first floor showroom on Berwick Street in November 1965, followed by the opening of Thea Porter Decorations Ltd, at 8 Greek Street in 1966. Porter’s early fashion designs were in menswear and three members of Pink Floyd wore her embellished jackets and printed shirts on the cover of their first album, Piper at the Gates of Dawn. The Beatles were her first big spenders when they came in to buy hangings, curtains and glass paintings to decorate their Apple Boutique. The location of Porter’s shop helped to mix the worlds of art and fashion and she was a regular at infamous Soho drinking club the Colony Room. Porter was part of a cultural renaissance in British fashion design in the 1960s that was spearheaded

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FASHION / FOCUS Front window of the shop and model posed inside wearing a typical Thea Porter print, 1970. Courtesy of the Venetia Porter collection Image ÂŠ V&A Photographic Studio

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FASHION / FOCUS Brightest Sun Travellers, Jan Ward and Norman Parkinson by Norman Parkinson, Vogue, January 1971 © Norman Parkinson Archive

Thea Porter Gipsy dress by Willie Christie, 1969.

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Romantic silhouettes, with full Victorian skirts and puffed sleeves, appeared throughout Porter’s career. This example is sketched in white cheesecloth with red rose trim. Courtesy of the Venetia Porter collection / Image © V&A Photographic Studio

by designers such as Zandra Rhodes and Bill Gibb, who found inspiration in other cultures and history. Yet Porter’s designs and influences were singular and distinctive. For nearly two decades she created clothes that drew much of their inspiration from an exotic view of the Middle East. Combining richly

patterned silks with antique fabrics, her creations were exotic, glamorous and highly personal. Exhibition curator Laura McLaws Helms said: ‘Thea Porter’s ambition was to create clothes that were intrinsically beautiful, and that would last. Today, they are appreciated by not only the customers who have treasured them, but also by a new generation of devotees who continue to seek out her designs: Kate Moss, Julia Roberts, Nicole Richie, Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen – the appeal of a unique and original Thea Porter dress endures today among some of the most fashionable women in the public eye.’ Kate Moss famously wore a blue Thea Porter dress on the day before her wedding to Jamie Hince in 2011. 

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Thea Porter in her workroom at the back of the Greek Street shop

An accompanying book by Venetia Porter and Laura McLaws Helms is published by V&A Publishing . Thea Porter: Bohemian Chic opens at the Fashion and Textile Museum, 83 Bermondsey Street SE1 on 6 February and continues until 3 May; ftmuseum.com

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GO FASTER STRIPES This season sees a strong collection from Jimmy Choo, which includes sculpted heels, colour blocking stripes and modernist graphic lines that reference surrealist and abstract artwork. jimmychoo.com

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Off The Beaten Track

Wo r d s V i o l e t N ay l o r - L e y l a n d sking a more youthful version of myself: ‘Do you own a pair of sensible shoes?’, you’d have gotten: ‘Pah!’ or a ‘Hahaha! I don’t do sensible shoes’, or something similarly nauseating. And I didn’t. I wore Converse or heels. A trip to Clarks didn’t appeal (too school-y), Russell and Bromley wasn’t cool for flats then, I hated trainers, I couldn’t afford Ferragamo and I never got into shop-lifting, so I didn’t own a pair. Luckily, the jobs I had between 18 and 25 – as a fashion stylist, a journalist, and also at a nightclub – didn’t require them, but at that stage, shoes and clothing were to look fab, not to feel comfortable. My aunt Beatrix reminded me the other day of a pair of particularly wooden-

I couldn’t afford FERRAGAMO and I never got into SHOP-

LIFTING, SO I DIDN’T OWN A PAIR. looking, gold, curly-toed Indian men’s sandals I was wearing once. She had asked if they were comfortable, and apparently I had replied: ‘No, it’s like wearing devils’ tampons, but aren’t they beautiful?!’ I can’t recall saying this but don’t doubt rhetoric like that sticks in the memory, so I’m happy to concede. These days I shy away from devils’ tampons. Having worn so many in my youth, I now have an irreparably damaged back. That said, nothing in fashion excites me more than having my mind changed. Clever British designers such as Nicholas Kirkwood and Church’s have honed androgyny in women’s shoes to such elegant perfection that I can’t decide whether to treat myself to a pair of Kirkwood’s metallic azure leather loafers [ £295, pictured above] or Church’s studded Brogues. No one said life was easy… 

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Comeback Kid Jaeger

Three years after facing bankruptcy, Jaeger is back with a bang. The new focus is on timeless classics with designer fabric quality and iconic Jaeger silhouettes. Oh, and did we mention that ‘90s Supermodel Kirsty Hume has made a long awaited return to modelling as the face of the spring/summer 2015 collection. jaeger.com

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BESIDE THE SEASIDE Alex Monroe

of the best

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate’s life for me! Alex Monroe’s delicate and distinctive new collection Beyond the Sea has just launched and features a veritable treasure trove of delights of the deep, from pirate ships and swooping swallows to shining shells and ornate anchors. 37 Snowsfields, SE1 alexmonroe.com

TRENCH COATS Embrace spring showers with a chic belted trench

FRINGE BENEFITS Tim Ryan

Make a statement this season in one of Tim Ryan’s bohemian fringed jackets which tick all the Haute Hippy trend boxes. Loomed by hand in the UK, these jackets sell out fast, so buy one whilst you can. Lurex jacket £1,495 avenue32.com

STICKER SHOP

Anya Hindmarch

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ROCK STAR Tommy Hilf iger

Stars were a major trend on the SS15 catwalks and are an easy wardrobe update. These Ziggy Stardust inspired star-spangled ankle boots are the boots to be seen in this spring, £450 tommy.com

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01. GUCCI, Wool trench coat, £2, 060; net-a-porter.com 02. BURBERRY PRORSUM, Suede + PVC trenchcoat, £2,395; burberry.com 03. J.W. ANDERSON, Cotton trenchcoat, £995; brownsfashion.com 04. RICHARD NICOLL, Crepe trench coat, £840; net-a-porter.com 05. MOSCHINO, PVC trench coat, £720; harveynichols.com 06. BURBERRY LONDON, Cotton trench coat, £1,595; mytheresa.com

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Wool coat £1,190 Osman at Harvey Nichols Cashmere sweater £455 Gucci at net-a-porter.com Necklace £1,250 Annina Vogel Shoes £435 Bionda Castana

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BLUE From teal to aqua and all shades in between, blue is the colour of the new season Fashion Editor charlot te adset t Photography louise samuelsen

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Mesh sequin top, £595 Mary Katrantzou at Browns Mini skirt £295 McQ at Harvey Nichols Earrings £350 Sarah Noor

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Woven hat; £760 Laura Apsit Livens Stretch top £570 Stella McCartney at Browns Cotton blazer £1,075 Stella McCartney at net-a-porter.com Leopard print flares £199 Felder Felder Peeptoe shoes £650 Jimmy Choo

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Sequin dress £250 Self Portrait Sheepskin knitted jacket £395 Jigsaw at The Duke St Emporium Perspex earrings £45 Jennifer Loiselle at bottica.com Metal clutch bag £995 Anya Hindmarch at net-a-porter.com Rings from £450 from Annina Vogel and Sarah Noor Leather heels £495 Bionda Castana

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Satin dress £480 Carven at net-a-porter.com Diamond necklace £850 Annina Vogel Suede court shoes £375 Jimmy Choo

Contributing Fashion editor: Charlotte Adsett Photographer: Louise Samuelson Model: Martine at Nevs Fashion assistant: Hannah Sargent Make-up: Andriani Vasilou at Stella Creative Artists using Benefit Cosmetics and Nails Inc Hair: Fabio Nogueira at Frank Agency using Aveda Thanks to Bexley Heritage Trust for the use of Danson House in Bexleyheath which is available for hire www.bexleyheritagetrust.org.uk 01322 526574 STOCKISTS anninavogel.co.uk biondacastana.com boticca.com brownsfashion.com cadenzza.co.uk charlottesimone.com dukestreetemporium.com felderfelder.com gianmarcolorenzilondon.com harveynichols.com jimmychoo.com lauraapsitlivens.co.uk net-a-porter.com selfportrait.com sarahnoor.com sonalbhaskaran.com theshopatbluebird.com

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MOTHER DEAREST: GIFTS FOR HER

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ICE NAILS Funky nail varnish brand CiatĂŠ have launched their SS15 campaign, The Ice Cream collection, which showcases pretty pastels in every shade imaginable. ciatelondon.com

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t’s not very often that I bother to go and get my nails done - I’m I more of a DIY and then give up by the third finger kind of gal. So it was a special treat to head to Borough to Beauty Lounge and indulge in my first ever gel manicure. When I enter I am greeted warmly by Ayesha, my beauty therapist who leads me to a wall of gel nail varnishes and asks me to choose my colour. Somewhat overwhelmed by the options I go for a safe black. Ayesha shapes my nails into a natural rounded shape with a file and then pushes back and cleans up my cuticles. She then applies a clear base coat as we chat about the recent Anti Ageing Show at the Olympia. Ayesha applies the first layer of black OPI polish and I am instructed to place my hand in a black box which uses doses of UV light to dry and harden the polish. This process is repeated with two layers of black polish on each hand and then another clear coat. All of this serves to make the gel manicure immune to chipping and last for at least two weeks. Considering the fact that I usually chip my nails within seconds of painting them, this is ideal. They come out shiny and a lovely shape. Ayesha tops everything off with a hand massage and oil for my cuticles and I walk away a very happy customer. 

Rule Britannia Burberry

It-Girl du jour, Suki Waterhouse is heading up British heritage brand Burberry's newest fragrance campaign, Brit Rhythm, which is enough to have us well and truly sold. burberry.com

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GET THE GLOSS Bobbi Brown

Lipgloss is making a comeback this spring and Bobbi Brown have nailed the subtle wet look with this pale trio taken from their new spring Illuminating Nudes collection. bobbibrown.co.uk

TAKE A CHANCE Chanel

Every woman knows Chance by Chanel, their playful fragrance for adults, which now comes in three limited edition bottles, each a different size to ensure you always smell fresh. selfridges.com

BLUE VELVET Perricone MD

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Discover perfumes that never go out of style, just in time for Spring W o r d s L aw r e n c e R o u l l i e r W h i t e

s I watched the models prowl down the catwalks of the recent international collections I found it fun to imagine what fragrance each one is wearing. Long gone is the notion that one has a signature scent; there are so many remarkable perfumes on the market, so why limit yourself to one? I have heard perfume wrongly described as a mask, a scent should be about you; your personality as a whole or playing up one the multiple facets of which we are all comprised. As I have the wonderful job of sniffing out some of the world’s rarest scents I have drawn together my shortlist of some new staples for your SS15 fragrance wardrobe. Some aromas are specifically made for certain outfits; nothing works better that the heather hue of Harris tweed and

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lavender, but do not write off lavender as just for winter. Teamed with freshly pressed cotton, the fresh balsamic herby notes are psychologically more prevalent. New from Atkinson’s, ‘Lavender on the Rocks’ [01] is a double shot of lavender; icy-cold steely lavender water and mellow honeyed lavender absolute. Laced with basil and a dash of rose, the scent is fresh, young, fun and I love it. Denim is bang on-trend this season and along with the prerequisite Japanese selvedge jeans, ‘Denim’, [02] by new Italian perfume house Uermi, is a must-have. The prefect daytime fragrance, ‘Denim’ is a wearable combination of tuberose, pink pepper, neroli, vanilla and musk. Rarely does a scent give me goosebumps but that was my physical reaction when I first smelled ‘Volubilis’ [03] new from Bruno Acampora – and as recommendations go they do not come much higher than that. ‘Volubilis’, the brand’s latest release after decades, is simply stunning; grapefruit and pink pepper dance around rose, iris and mint on a bed of sensual patchouli, amber, vanilla and musk. A perfumer in the tradition of some of the great couturiers, Hiram Green creates all his fragrances

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completely by his own hand. From blending to bottling, Hiram is a master craftsman. New release ‘Shangri La’ [04] opens with a fizzy sparkle of citrus, with a velvety rolling centre of peach, jasmine, rose and iris; a heavenly scent with an earthy base of vetiver and oak moss. Spanish fashion designer Mademoiselle Carmen de Tomaso felt her business was suffering from her less than Parisian sounding name so in the 1940s, having gone through almost the entire alphabet, she substituted the M with a V and the House of Carven was born. Carven has forever left her mark on fragrance history with her iconic and important scent Ma Griffe – which impeccably translates as ‘my mark’ as in ‘my signature’. Ma Griffe has spent too many years languishing in chemist shops but Carven have bought and brought it back and it is glorious. White flowers, with fresh green notes and lots of sophisticated aldehydes, is to my mind one of the most important scents ever made, born out by the fact it has never gone out of fashion. I dare anyone not to fall iwn love with this scent which is spring in a bottle. 

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Angel Mckenzie Personal Trainer Myla and Davis have opened their second branch on North Cross Road, East Dulwich. Kettle Bells Instructor Weight Training Body Core Specialist Exercise Nutrition Boxing Coach Circuit Training

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Celebrate this Mother’s Day with a warming Sunday lunch in our restaurant next to our open roaring fires. All Mums will receive a complimentary glass of bubbles, perfect to relax and enjoy their special day. Gallery Road, West Dulwich, SE21 7AB 020 8299 9788; belairhouse.co.uk

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THERAPY Make it a special Mother's Day at Therapy in East Dulwich! Treat your mum to a Therapy Gift Voucher so that she can enjoy some pampering on her special day, or enjoy an Express Facial together on Sunday the 15th March and get 10% off. 8 Melbourne Grove, London SE22 8QZ 02086933773; hb-therapy.co.uk

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The Sweet Reason Company delivers letterbox friendly boxes of deliciousness to your door. Handmade brownie bites, although they are much bigger than most people's bite… The boxes come in 8, 18 and 36 bites, perfect for Mothers’ Day. Use code ‘AbsolutelyMum’ at the checkout for 10% off until 13/03/15. thesweetreasoncompany.co.uk

Sweet Carolina is a boutique bakery nestled in the heart of South East London that produces delicious, home-baked treats using the finest organic and seasonal ingredients. Whether you're looking for simple iced biscuits or an entire decadent dessert table, we can whip up something special for any occasion. This Mothers’ Day, why not opt for some of our scrumptious and beautifully presented goodies to be delivered to your mum as a thank you for always being there? 077 8550 4969; sweetcarolina.co.uk

LOUISE HEYWOOD Treat your Mum (and yourself) to something special this Mother’s day - A gift voucher of a Makeup Lesson with independent makeup artist Louise Heywood at her studio in Crystal Palace. Book a Mother & Daughter session or a 1:1 lesson just for her. Louise Heywood feels that makeup should be used sparingly to enhance, define and celebrate our faces. Get 20% off with Code: AbsolutelyMDay For more information please call Louise on 077 7198 8580; louiseheywood.com

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SPRING SOUP Helen and Lisa Tse have conjured up some seriously tasty Dim Sum recipes – we recommend trying this refreshing boiled wonton soup at home. Dim Sum: Small Bites Made Easy, £16.99; waterstones.com

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Village Tandoori Authentic Indian Takeaway

Award Winning Master Chef (with 26 years experience) ‘London tried & tasted 2014’ & ‘London tried & tasted 2015’ Award Winners by customer voted online

Special Discount VIllage Tandoori is offering very high standard in out door catering for any party. (Garden parties wedding & birthday parties) To arrange catering call on this number

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FOOD & DRINK / NOTES

RECIPE

HOT CROSS BUNS R e c i p e b y R oy L e v y of Gail’s Artisan Bakery INGREDIENTS The Buns: 20g fresh yeast • 1 tsp caster sugar • 400g plain flour • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon • 0.5 tsp freshly ground nutmeg 1 tsp mixed spice • 200ml whole milk • 70g caster sugar • 1 large egg • 70g soft unsalted butter • 40g sultanas • 40g dry currants 40g dried unsweetened cranberries 70g mixed peel • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt Cross Topping: 200g plain flour • 230g icing sugar 2 tbsp olive oil • 3 tbsp milk Syrup: 300g caster sugar • 200g water • 1 whole nutmeg • 1 whole star anise 1 whole clove • 0.5 vanilla pod

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METHOD Making The Buns

01 In a large mixing bowl melt yeast with a tablespoon of whole milk and a teaspoon of caster sugar. 02 In a separate bowl, sieve the flour with the spices. 03 Add the spiced flour to the yeast. Keep adding the rest of the milk, the sugar and egg. 04 Begin to bind the mixture together using your hands, then add the butter a chunk at a time whilst kneading the dough. 05 Continue kneading until you get a smooth, shiny dough. 06 Add the salt and fruits and continue kneading. 07 Cover the bowl with a tea towel and leave at room temperature for 1.5 hours, until it doubles in size. 08 Divide into 20 pieces, roll into shape on a surface to create smooth buns. 09 Arrange on a baking tray lined with a baking paper. Cover the tray with a clean tea towel and leave to rise. 10 When the buns are ready make an eggwash by whisking 1 whole egg, 1 egg yolk and a teaspoon of milk. Brush the buns and leave to dry out for 10 minutes. Brush again. 11 Pre heat the oven to 200°C. ◆

Making the X topping

01 Using a hand whisk, combine all ingredients into a smooth paste. 02 Fill a piping bag with the topping mixture, cut a small hole. 03 Pipe thin crosses on top of the buns on the tray and pop it into the oven. ◆

The syrup

01 Put all the syrup ingredients in a small saucepan and over a low heat bring to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved, increase the heat and simmer until you have a syrupy consistency. 02 Remove from the heat and fish the spices out. 03 Once the buns are ready, brush them with the hot syrup. 04 Leave to cool for 15 minutes before serving. ◆

This March it’s all about artisan jam, Japanese cooking classes and hot cross buns

WE’RE JAMMIN’

This Pepart Gourd mill is a thing of beauty that adds a little something special to your dinner table. Hand-crafted from William Bounds Ltd, this versatile item’s can be used for either salt or pepper £49, available from Green Cuisine Cookshop Ltd, 7 Lordship Lane, SE22; culinacookshop.co.uk

Come and Gomi hef, teacher and author Yuki Gomi is bringing a taste of Japan to Crystal Palace. Teaching from her home, Yuki covers everything from the principles of making gyoza or sushi to healthy eating, knife skills or how to prepare and cook fish and shellfish. New for Spring: how to make the perfect ramen.  Prices vary; yukiskitchen.com

FOOD FACT

Carrots used to be purple before the 17th Century. Orange you glad they’re not now?

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ON THE GRIND

Setting out to shake up the jam world is Piddington, a small, British, boutique jam company selling uniquely flavoured jams and marmalades in beautiful and surprising combinations. Owner Catherine Piddington is a South East London local whose wares can be found at Charlton House, SE7. We'll have plum and rose, please.  piddingtonjam.co.uk

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FOOD & DRINK / REVIEW The carvery, located at the end of the restaurant, is self serve and offers up an embarrassment of riches, including pork, gammon and roast beef. I decide to indulge myself and get the best of both worlds by asking for both roast beef and crackling from the pork along with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes stuffing, roasted carrots and peas. The beef is rare and tender, easy to cut and packed with flavour and with barely any fat to speak of. When dipped in the horseradish sauce, it’s nothing short of heavenly. The Yorkshire puds are light and fluffy, the carrots sweet

THE crème

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Hole in One

A Sunday roast at Dulwich & Sydenham Golf Club is on the menu Wo r d s r o s e n o e l

othing beats a Sunday roast, so to get my fix I headed down to Dulwich and Sydenham Golf Club Dining Room and Bar to indulge in a spot of lunch. After a scenic walk through Sydenham Hill Woods, my friend and I arrived and were greeted warmly by a waiter who showed us to our seats. This meal is clearly a family affair for locals as many large parties were already enjoying a hearty helpings of food and proposing toasts.

The menu we are given is impressive and comprehensive, with several starter options and a vegetarian risotto for those who don’t fancy the carvery. To start with I opt for goat’s cheese, red onion and portobello mushroom which is cooked to perfection and an ideal starter size, piquing my appetite for the carvery to come. My companion opts for the smoked chicken pasta, which is creamy and delicious as well as being very generously proportioned. My companion comments that she doesn’t want to fill up too much before the main event but that the pasta is too good to leave.

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and a touch al dente. The stuffing adds interest with a mild curry flavour and delicious grainy texture. My friend who has been helped to a generous portion of gammon assures me that it, too is cooked well and is not too salty – a pitfall that often befalls gammon. We have only just enough room left for pudding, which is lucky because our respective crème brûlée and sticky toffee pudding hits the spot. My crème brûlée is sweet without being sickly and has the optimum crunchy top and creamy insides whilst my companion’s sticky toffee pudding is spongy and moist but just a little too large after her previous two courses, and leaves her defeated. The restaurant is part of the private members’ club and social membership is available and after the brilliant spread I had just experienced I was seriously considering it, if only purely for the Yorkshire puddings. u

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MARCH 2015

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ISLAND LIFE Set out this summer for a Greek holiday you won't soon forget at Crete’s luxury destination, Daios Cove. Think beautiful beaches, brilliant boat trips and food you won’t soon forget. daioscovecrete.com

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CRETAN MAGIC Discover the delights of Daios Cove, the jewel of Crete, from sea adventures to spa treatments Wo r d s C at h e r i n e H a l e s

eading to Crete for a summer holiday is pretty much a nobrainer. The beaches are idyllic, the food is exceptional and the season stretches well into October, making it perfect for those who can’t get away in July and August. Perhaps the only thing I hadn’t previously associated with a holiday in Crete was luxury. Daios Cove proved me wrong. I arrived to a glass of champagne in the hotel’s incredibly striking entrance, whose glass doors open onto an panoramic view of the sea and the whole resort. The hotel buildings are spread out over the whole of the man-made cove, with the main reception, bars, restaurants, pools (plural) and spa located in the airy, modern central building. Rooms, suites and villas (of which there are 300 in total) sprawl out over the hillsides on either side, ensuring breathtaking ocean views

for most. I was staying in a Deluxe Sea View Room with an individual pool that I had to restrain myself from jumping straight into as a member of staff showed me around. I would discover later that although beautifully situated, the pool was unheated and a little more bracing than I had imagined it would be – but was nonetheless perfect for dipping into when I overheated, sunbathing on my balcony. The room itself featured all the mod cons including a king size bed and cavernous bathroom all done up in a sophisticated, luxe style. On my first afternoon there, I alternated between basking, lizard-like, on my private deck and moseying down to the saltwater infinity pool in the hotel proper. At this point, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that, due to sheer size of Daios Cove, many of the rooms are a significant walk from the main building. As a result, the resort offers a service of electric buggies that come to your door, pick you up and deliver you to reception.

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On my first evening I dined in one of the hotel’s three restaurants, Taverna. The fare on offer there is traditional Greek cuisine and the à la carte menu did not disappoint, offering mainly fresh fish dishes. I started with tuna tartar, followed by paccheri pasta with lobster in a cherry tomato sauce. The ingredients were, without fail, incredibly fresh and flavoursome but it was the roasted sea bass fillet that really stole the show. By the time the cheesecake arrived I was barely able to take a bite and not even the lure of a cocktail could keep me from my enormous bed. Daios Cove offers a range of activities (as extras) to keep guests entertained and the next day a group of us set out bright and early on a catamaran to explore

Spinalonga Island, a nearby tourist spot. The journey itself was a real treat and as we laid out on the prow of the catamaran with the glittering azure sea rushing past, it was hard not to feel like glamorous extras in a music video. Tip: wear the highest SPF you can lay your hands on as the sunlight reflecting off both the water and the white boat will cook you like a lobster and the wind does a very good job of making you think it won’t. Spinalonga is a very small, very singular island that used to be part of the mainland until it was manually carved out of the coast in the 1500s and a fort built there to serve as a defence during the Venetian occupation. In 1903, the island was repurposed as a leper colony and remained one until

1957, making it the last leper colony in Europe. When we arrived, the dock was clogged with large cruise ships and it was with a certain amount of smugness that we rocked up and were decanted with minimum fuss. The island itself is fascinating and incredibly well-preserved, giving a chilling insight into life during those 60 years and a walk all the way around takes roughly 45 minutes. After stopping to leap off the catamaran into the sea and to eat a delicious meal of sashimi and fruit, we were returned to the hotel for spa treatments and my 55-minute massage left me totally relaxed. My meal that evening was at Pangea, Daios Cove’s international buffet-style restaurant. Again, it was the seafood that emerged as the star of the show; I could have eaten the sauteed calamari with marjoram pesto for every meal and the grilled

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octopus carpaccio was swoon-worthy. This particular dinner was served with lashings of local tipple raki, confirming in my mind that, no, I do not like raki. Despite the state-of-the art gym and incredible fitness classes offered by the hotel, my interest was instantly piqued by the watersports I had spied one afternoon from the beach, so the next day, instead of heading to a pilates class, I made my way down to the water in the amazing glass funicular that connects the different levels of the hotel. Within minutes I was clinging to an inflatable sofa being dragged behind a speedboat at great velocity, shrieking with laughter. After being dumped in the sea several times and informed that, ‘You are hardcore,’ by an incredibly tanned, blonde beach boy named Sven, I retired to the beach to catch a few last rays. Apart from the catamaran trip and an excursion to the nearby charming village of Kritsa, I stuck close to the hotel because, frankly, Daios Cove has everything you could want. 

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ALISON AT HOME All that glitters is not gold. But it certainly might be brass. The glamourous material is back in vogue, with an especially stylish outing seen in Alison at Home’s new Criterion collection. The brand’s ‘Hemingway’ coffee table lends a ladylike grace to any room. alisonathome.com

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There are few luxuries in life equal to really good linen and Lexington’s SS15 collection has it covered. From fluffy towels in muted tones to cosy bedspreads in chic prints, these rich fabrics add the perfect finishing touch to bathroom and bedroom. lexingtoncompany.com

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Iconic decorative arts company, Fornasetti present a range of homewares featuring their distinctive designs. We particularly love the Tema e Variazioni wall plate, which bears the face of Piero Fornasetti’s muse Lina Cavalieri. £125; amara.com

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Absolutely meets the founders of Att Pynta, the new go-to interiors website for Scandi-inspired cool Wo r d s G e o r g i e L a n e - G o d f r e y

t’s the little things which turn a house into a home: a vase full of flowers on the table, a soft lambswool throw on the sofa, a scented candle burning in the background. The type of things which are somewhat of a speciality for interiors brand, Att Pynta. Set up by two Brockley-based Swedes, Att Pynta specialises in Scandinavian-inspired interior accessories from a collection of independent designers. As a result their wares are cool, considered and totally unique – just like their name. ‘It means to decorate in Swedish,’ explains co-founder Amanda Nelson. ‘But not in the sense of painting the walls – it’s more like furnishing it with accessories to make it homely. It’s nice because Swedes immediately recognise it, but there’s no equivalent in English.’ This Nordic identity was key – both Amanda and her fellow founder Kai Price hail from Gothenburg, Sweden. Having met whilst working in fashion in London, the pair bonded over their Swedish roots and love of interiors, sharing copies of Elle

Decoration and the links to their favourite interiors blogs. Inspired by their shared heritage, the original idea for Att Pynta came to them during a lunch-break. ‘We both love Pinterest and saw so many ideas on there, but we couldn’t seem to find anywhere to buy those Scandi-inspired products,’ says Kai. ‘Or at least not in the UK,’ continues Amanda. ‘But you can find them in any shop in Sweden, so we saw a gap in the market.’ After this the pair sourced a carefully curated range of products from independent artisans and suppliers with a Nordic background. ‘All of our ceramics are actually made by my aunt out in Sweden,’ reveals Kai. ‘It’s brilliant because we can basically design and sell our own unique products thanks to her.’ Each one of these products provides a unique take on typical Scandinavian design. ‘The Scandi look is very clean, with lots of clean lines,’ explains Amanda. ‘It’s never fussy. It always uses muted tones, and often a lot of white. Layout is also very important, for example how each room would work best in the space available.

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It’s very functional and considered, and it always has to be comfortable. The chairs, for example, are always ergonomic.’ This idea of functionality is a great way to introduce the look into your own home, with the key being to take things back to basics. ‘The first thing you need to do is to have white walls and white-wash your floorboards if you have them,’ advises Kai. ‘Then you need to declutter. Scandinavians never have clutter – they only display a few really beautiful items. So take away what doesn’t need to be there and just have your loveliest possessions out: your best books, a few cushions, a lambskin rug. Just strip everything away and then only put your favourite things back.’ But for those only looking to add a few Scandi touches rather than a complete

Brass Tealight Boxes and Glass Bottles fit perfectly on the mantlepiece

This Copper Cone Lampshade provides the finishing touch

make over, Att Pynta is here to help, offering accessories that are both chic and affordable. ‘Most of what we have could go in any style of house, and as they’re accessories they can work in different settings,’ says Amanda. ‘For example, we both love the Scandinavian look but with an English eccentric twist,’ says Kai. ‘It’s a bit more shabby chic, with lots of books on the bookshelf and a few mismatched cushions. I think it gives it a bit more personality.’ Alongside their website, Att Pynta also makes an appearance at East London’s Broadway Market, selling their wares

every Saturday. ‘There’s a few stalls which I really like,’ says Kai. ‘Ro Co does amazing terrariums and pots, and they’re next to us which is cool because they have a similar look. Opposite us there’s also a really beautiful little tea shop called Tiosk which looks like a typical Scandinavian

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café.’ ‘And Reo Jewels does amazing jewellery,’ adds Amanda. ‘It’s made by casting the body parts of different animals such as a rat’s spine or a dove’s heart. It’s like taxidermy jewellery.’ These traders at Broadway Market perfectly embody what Att Pynta aims to achieve – to champion smaller designers. The brand’s new cushion range, for example, is made by a Finnish designer who supplies Att Pynta exclusively. ‘It’s nice because it means not only do we know the provenance of all of our products, but they are totally unique to us,’ says Kai. ‘Because not everyone wants to buy everything from Ikea, and see it in every other house.’ ‘Getting those smaller accessories that aren’t super generic add individuality,’ agrees Amanda. ‘It’s those touches which make a place feel like home.’  attpynta.com

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KIDS & EDUCATION / NOTES LONE RANGER Billy Bandit

Cool and quirky, Billy Bandit is designed for boys aged 2-12 years old. With playful prints and fun accessories like trucker caps and cartoonish hi-tops, this brilliant first collection is inspired by cowboys and indians. childsplayclothing.co.uk

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HIGH LIFE Noa & Nani

Make bedtimes an adventure for wayward sleepers with the new Christopher Treehouse cabin bed from online children’s bed boutique Noa & Nani. Adults will be jealous and children will be delighted – plus, it will put paid to that constant debate about erecting a treehouse in the garden. Stylish and practical. £399; noaandnani.co.uk

ove him or hate him, Russell Brand's L exuberant language and expressive voice work brilliantly for children. Taking away the swearing, but keeping a measured amount of anger, this retelling of The Pied Piper of Hamelin is the first of a future series of Trickster Tales and it makes an entertaining – and highly moral – read. Chris Riddell's brilliantly spiky illustrations convey the terror of the rats and give the piper a Clockwork Orange-ish sartorial swagger. Sharp-eyed Sam is a lone goodie in this cast of vile, spoilt characters that make up a cautionary tale for today's child-centric families. ◆

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ASK THE EXPERT dav i d w e l l es le y we s le y Found er, In depen den t S c h o o l s S h o w

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any dream of getting out of the education arms race, but Tessa Lumley actually did. She shipped her family from London to Morayshire where her two girls now attend Gordonstoun. In a letter to the principal she wrote: “There was a moment when Alice was nine and I found myself standing at her school gates wondering if the world had gone mad. Parents were discussing tutors, what their children were and were not reading, what extra-curricular activities they did or should do. The London academic process allows only certain kinds of children to shine — the lucky few who are either highly intelligent or highly diligent or both. Anyone else is liable to fail in a system where they are competing with hundreds for tens of places.” Andrew Johnson, headmaster of Stonyhurst College in Lancashire, couldn’t agree more. “At somewhere like Winchester (where Johnson was head of modern

languages for ten years) a very bright tenyear-old boy might not feel very bright.” Gordonstoun has a 200-acre wooded campus; the school even has its own yacht and is famed for its unique outdoor education curriculum. Stonyhurst has a whopping 680-acre campus (St Pauls’ much-envied site by the Thames in contrast is a paltry 43 acres). Northern boarding schools are generally cheaper and likely to be more generous with scholarships and bursaries. Stonyhurst has an endowment that allows them to give away £2.3 million a year. Tessa Lumley finished her letter with this: “Most importantly, both Alice and Emily have flourished. They have grown and matured. They are being robustly and effectively educated — but they are also, crucially for me, being encouraged to be children: adventurous, inquisitive and occasionally intensely muddy. But, best of all, they are happy. Without happiness, surely it would be impossible for them to fulfill their full potential.” Makes you think, doesn’t it? 

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I want my son to go to a top pre-prep in North London – should I get him tutored for the 4+ assessment?

o tutor, or not to tutor? That is the question! T Unfortunately as with most of parenting, there is no hard and fast rule. It is entirely dependent on the ability of your child, the amount of ‘educational play’ they have experienced – either with yourselves or someone with a native English, well-educated background and your child’s rate of development. Although some parents do see tutoring as an absolute from their child’s first words, I am keen to advocate a balanced approach. Pre-preps look at a child’s character and ability to interact with other children, as well as their ability to count up to 20, recognise colours and shapes and recite the alphabet. To develop a child’s character as well as mental ability it is key for them to combine this learning with fun, knocks and grazes. If you are concerned with your child’s progress during their early years by all means seek advice and do opt for some ‘educational play’ to help develop their senses, social ability and skill set. If however, you are keen to opt for a more stringent programme of formalised learning during the toddler years, I must leave this to your prerogative. I will say though that I would far rather see my two little boys laughing and learning through games and fun, than having bags under their eyes before they even reach the joys of 7+ assessments. 

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Blackheath High School inspires girls to fulfil their potential says Carol Chandler-Thompson Why don’ t girls believe in their own brilliance ? Reading a recent broadsheet article in The Independent on the findings from a research survey of graduates and university teachers, I felt somewhat disheartened to find that women are still deterred from careers in science and engineering. It described the misconception that success in these careers stems from some kind of intangible, innate ‘unschooled genius’. Gender stereotypes of female academic strength are seemingly grounded in diligence and hard work, rather than in intellectual brilliance. The Hermione Granger role model of conscientiousness and ‘swotting’ is how many graduates and professors saw young women, contrasting noticeably with the image of ‘natural’ male scientific geniuses like Einstein or Darwin. The article highlighted the underrepresentation of women completing PhDs in Physics and Maths, including the fact that 30% of Physics, Astronomy and Computer Science doctorates were awarded to women, compared to 60-70% in Education, Psychology or Anthropology. This can be seen across the STEM sector with the Women’s

EVEN GENIUSES WORK HARD -DWECK Engineering Society reporting that only 6% of the engineering workforce in the UK is female, among other worrying statistics. Certainly, outdated perceptions, fuelled by unhelpful media portrayals of the ‘intrinsic genius’, make it harder to convince young women that they have every chance of success in these fields. However, I am confident that the girls at Blackheath are well equipped to overcome such misconceptions. The Girls Day School Trust-wide commitment to the Maths and Science focussed ‘Your Life’ campaign, means that our schools buck the national trend, with over 40% of our graduates going on to study Science, Medicine, Maths and related subjects. Figures show that girls at GDST schools are over twice more likely to study A Level Physics or Chemistry than girls nationally, and overall nearly half the students in GDST Sixth Forms take at least one science A Level. Here, girls benefit from first-rate facilities, like 3D printers and inspiring

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teaching. They are encouraged to attend enriching courses outside school, further broadening their horizons and fuelling their ambition. Each year, girls from Year 11 and Year 12 complete EDT-run STEM holiday courses at universities which provide the opportunity to learn more about exciting career opportunities that a STEM based degree course could lead to. At the moment, a flurry of excitement is surrounding the challenge posed by the ‘Your Life Formula 100 competition’ which enables the girls to devise and submit an invention. This breadth of opportunity is bringing results; we have just seen one of our Year 13s offered a place to read Maths at Jesus College, a further two students have received offers from Russell Group universities to study Chemical Engineering and our medics and veterinary medics are now beginning to receive their university offers too.

Beyond role models

The importance of providing strong role models for the girls, through our teaching staff, parents and alumnae, is critical to our success. However, it is my belief that a long-lasting remedy runs deeper than this. What concerned me most about the article, was the misunderstanding about ‘fixed intelligence’. Professor Carol Dweck’s research argues persuasively that believing your intelligence or personal qualities to be fixed in stone can be immensely damaging for young students. By helping our girls to understand neuro-plasticity, and the power of application and practice, we are providing them with the tools of future success. It is incredibly important to be honest with students about the commitment and time required to thrive intellectually. At Blackheath High, our focus upon resilience and risk-taking, fostered through our five ‘Pillars of Learning’, goes a long way to addressing this. Cocurricular clubs include ‘Iron Woman’ training club and ‘Brain Gym’, along with many others. These clubs enable girls to work hard at something difficult and deal with setbacks: all vital life lessons. I only wish I had been fortunate enough to understand neuro-plasticity at a young age. It might have helped me overcome my fear of mathematics and embrace a subject that I now find both fascinating and beautiful. u

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Carden Road, Nunhead, SE15 £1,100,000 Peckham 020 7639 2029 peckham.sales@kfh.co.uk

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A beautiful five bedroom semi detached Victorian family home with secluded rear garden. The property is situated on a residential road, conveniently located for Peckham Rye and transport links.

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Lovell Place, Surrey Quays, SE16 £600,000 Canada Water 020 7231 3800 canadawater.sales@kfh.co.uk

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Three bedroom house offering spacious reception room, fitted shower room, garden with rear access and off street parking. The property is situated close to Canada Water and Surrey Quays tube stations.

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Beulah Hill, Crystal Palace, SE19 £3,250pcm Crystal Palace 020 8766 5930 crystalpalace.lettings@kfh.co.uk

A stunning five double bedroom detached family home with three bathrooms, two reception rooms, large garden and off street parking. The property is situated in Upper Norwood within one mile of excellent transport links.

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£210 tenancy agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, visit kfh.co.uk/lettingsfees

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Court Lane, Dulwich Village, SE21 £6,500pcm East Dulwich 020 8299 8800 eastdulwich.lettings@kfh.co.uk

A stunning five bedroom family home which has been recently refurbished and extended offering spacious accomodation including three reception rooms, designer kitchen and study. The property is located in the heart of Dulwich Village.

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£210 tenancy agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, visit kfh.co.uk/lettingsfees

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Blakes Road, Peckham, SE15 £1,400pcm

A well presented two double bedroom purpose built flat situated in a sought after development offering two bathrooms, open plan reception and off street parking. The property is situated within one mile of excellent transport links.

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Peckham 020 7639 2029 peckham.lettings@kfh.co.uk £210 tenancy agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, visit kfh.co.uk/lettingsfees

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New homes and developments. Using our network of over 50 branches across the Capital, our specialist teams can find the right new build property for you. To see all our new homes and developments for sale visit kfh.co.uk/newhomesproperties

Shipman Road, Forest Hill, SE23 Prices from ÂŁ675,000 A choice of two Edwardian style new homes, offering good family accommodation and set just eight minutes from the town centre and Forest Hill train station with transport to London Bridge in just ten minutes. Internal viewing is essential, viewings available now. Freehold. Land and New Homes 020 7740 2640 newhomesse@kfh.co.uk

Herne Hill Road Herne Hill, SE24 Prices from ÂŁ385,000 Nine new one, two and three bedroom apartments each finished to a high standard. Situated 100 metres from Loughborough Junction train station, local shops and fourteen minutes walk from Brixton tube. The development offers a great opportunity for both owner occupiers and investors. Freehold. Land and New Homes 020 7740 2640 newhomesse@kfh.co.uk Computer generated image

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EDWARDIAN Elegance

Wo r d s N I G E L L E W I S An Edwardian apartment block in Marylebone within which a penthouse apartment is currently for sale at £2.85 million with agent Kay & Co., 020 7486 6338

The inimitable Edwardians

he Edwardian period was a brief but many-layered flash of late Victorian design brilliance. It ran for 30 years (compared to Georgian’s three-century stretch) beginning 12 years before Queen Victoria died, getting its name from the nine-year reign of Edward IV and then ending in 1914 when the First World War changed everything. “It’s not a period that makes a huge amount of sense in architectural terms because there wasn’t a big break either at the beginning of Edward’s reign in 1901 or in 1910 when he died,” says Christopher

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Costelloe, director of the Victorian Society. During the Edwardian period, changes were afoot for London’s home owners. Servants had become more expensive and less common, commuting became more popular as the city grew, the Gothic style was falling out of fashion and the Queen Anne style was becoming more popular. All these features make Edwardian homes increasingly popular today as London’s high house prices persuade many people to look further afield for homes that are wider, broader and have larger gardens than their Victorian counterparts. But there’s another reason why Edwardian homes appeal. They hark back to a simpler, pre-industrial era and mix modernity with the rustic, the most common expression of which is gables with

mock Tudor black-on-white framing. Other period markers include Dutch and Flemish influences, prominent chimneys, intricate detailing, white painted windows and the breakdown of the terrace and the growth of more “articulated buildings opposed to the more pared down terraces of the 1850s and 1860s”, says Costelloe. In central London the most obvious Edwardian homes are purpose-built apartment blocks, a type of property that Martin Bikhit of estate agent Kay & Co often sells. “Edwardian properties are defined by their high ceilings and well-proportioned rooms and the typical purpose built flats that we see are grand in appearance and are loved by families who are drawn to their proportions and internal space”. One property that would appeal to any buyer, and that was last sold twelve years ago for £1.2 million, is The Tower House on South Parade in Bedford Park. It was designed by leading Edwardian architect and Arts and Crafts designer Charles Voysey and is an unusual, white rendered property in an area of largely brick Victorian houses that “somehow it fits in very well”, says Costelloe. From this high point of architectural innovation to the thousands of standard Edwardian homes that pepper London and reflect these more radical homes, the style remains remarkably popular and widespread given its short existence. victoriansociety.org.uk

This five-bedroom semi-detached house in Whetstone is for sale at £950,000 with Kinleigh, Folkard & Hayward. 020 3280 3542

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Inverton Road, Peckham SE15

£575,000 S/O F/H

A unique property offering the perfect mix of Victorian charm and minimalist design. Nestled on a quiet Nunhead street, this fantastic three bedroom property offers a calm retreat from busy London life whilst remaining within easy reach of great transport links and local high streets.

Contact Peckham 020 7771 6777

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Oakhurst Grove, East Dulwich SE22 Recently refurbished first floor flat situated on a highly sought after road in East Dulwich.

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Two bedrooms Victorian conversion Sought after location Energy Efficiency Rating D

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Belvedere Road, Crystal Palace SE19 Amazing three bedroom split level detached Victorian conversion.

£620,000 S/O F/H • Three bedrooms • Original features • 360° panoramic views • No onward chain

Contact Crystal Palace 020 8768 0000

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Property Round Up FEATURE PROPERTY Alleyn Park, Dulwich Village, SE21 £2,750,000

his bright and spacious family home offers modern décor and great location in the heart of Dulwich Village. Located on one of the most sought-after roads in the area, this uniquely grand, five bedroom house is exceptionally well presented throughout, boasting three generous reception rooms

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Sales Manager at Bushells, Dulwich 020 8299 1722 bushells.com

Lyndhurst Grove, SE15 £1,300,000 Freehold

his extremely generous three bedroom Victorian gem really has it all. Inside you meet the perfect marriage of contemporary and original. Outside you're treated to a beautifully mature patio garden awash with greenery. The accommodation sprawls

Daisy Lets Diary CLAIRE EMPSON Managing Director at Daisy Lets 020 8299 9035; daisylets.com

his month I visited the property of a soon-to-be landlord in an increasing category: ‘silver investors’. These are folks planning for retirement using funds from investment payouts. I soon had a sinking heart. It had so much potential - a newly

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over three generous floors and includes three double bedrooms, a huge double reception, vast kitchen/diner, shower room and WC. Wooster & Stock, Nunhead 020 7708 6700; woosterstock.co.uk refurbished property - but with so many mistakes that could have been avoided! If only they had consulted me earlier! I would have cautioned against the scalloped edged bathroom suite, patterned border tiles and yellow paint in the reception, in favour of minimal sleek lines, neutral colours and modern tiling. They have wiped out half their potential market in these trendy parts of South London in an instant! Potential landlords thinking of refurbishing would be wise to seek advice from an experienced agent in the area that they are going to be looking for tenants in, before embarking on an expensive project, not after...

Why this area? East Dulwich offers something for everyone. Unique organic food shops & boutiques, North Cross Road farmers market, vibrant bars and restaurants, and the Picture House is set to open this Spring. What is your company ethos? We carry out intense and ongoing training with all negotiators throughout the company with a lot of continuous support and individual development, which allows us to provide the best customer service to both sellers and buyers. What properties are you most excited about having on your books? Each and every property we have on our books excites me in a different way as every property has a great benefit to a new buyer regardless of size or price. What do you predict for the property market in 2015? In the first 6 months we expect to see prices hold firm and fewer buyers. With that said, we currently still have over 10 buyers registered for each property available and healthy movement backed by the reform in stamp duty. During the second half of the year we expect to see a 5% increase in property prices and transaction levels to begin to increase.

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Average asking price - £648,921 / Average asking rent - £1,819 pcm / Average property value - £651,265

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Recently renovated house Sought after location Ulverscroft Road, SE22 A beautifully presented and recently renovated Victorian mid-terrace house, located on this much sought after road in the heart of East Dulwich. The accommodation comprises: a double reception room, charming kitchen/ dining room, a delightful East facing garden, three bedrooms all served by a stunning Porcelanosa bathroom suite with walk in shower. Ideally located close to East Dulwich station along with many bus routes. ÂŁ925,000 Freehold

Dulwich 020 8875 7999

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Balham 020 8675 6565

East Dulwich 020 8875 7999

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

Clapham 020 8875 7995

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wimbledon 020 3750 9111

Clapham Common 020 7924 8955

Tooting 020 8767 0522

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Victorian terrace house Wealth of features

Athenlay Road, SE15 A charming and extremely well presented Victorian terrace house which has been lovingly maintained by the current owners and retains a wealth of period features. Accommodation comprises: double reception room, kitchen/breakfast room leading to a utility room, which in turn leads out to the garden. The first floor features: a fabulous master bedroom with two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Situated on a lovely quiet residential road in leafy Nunhead. ÂŁ770,000 Freehold

Dulwich 020 8875 7999

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Two double bedrooms Sought after development Altima Court, SE22 Located within this most sought after development, is this exquisite and recently renovated flat that has been finished to exacting standards. Accommodation comprises: kitchen, reception/dining room which leads out onto a delightful west facing balcony, a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, a further double bedroom and a family bathroom. The property also boasts good storage and is ideally situated on the Peckham Rye/East Dulwich boarders. ÂŁ529,950 Leasehold

Dulwich 020 8875 7999

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Balham 020 8675 6565

East Dulwich 020 8875 7999

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

Clapham 020 8875 7995

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wimbledon 020 3750 9111

Clapham Common 020 7924 8955

Tooting 020 8767 0522

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Charming first floor flat

Immaculate condition

Crystal Palace Road, SE22 This charming and characterful two bedroom first floor Victorian flat, is presented in immaculate condition throughout. The bright and spacious accommodation includes: reception room, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom. The flat is located close to the green and open spaces of Dulwich Park, whilst the shops, bars and boutiques of Lordship Lane are also easily accessible. Local transport links include East Dulwich station and numerous bus routes. ÂŁ475,000 Share of Freehold

Dulwich 020 8875 7999

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Linwood Close, SE5

£499,950

Rye Apartments, SE15

£299,950

A very well presented two double bedroom split level purpose built flat with an allocated parking space situated within a quiet and popular cul de sac just moments away from Bellenden Road Close to all the local boutiques, cafe's bars and restaurants Bellenden Village has to offer. EPC = C

A spacious one double bedroom apartment located close to Peckham Rye Common offered to the market chain free with a share of the freehold. This property benefits a large bedroom, spacious open plan kitchen reception room, bathroom and good storage. The property has a general feel of good space and lot's of light. EPC = C

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

Culmore Road, SE15

Lordship Lane, SE22

£325,000

£365,000

A larger than average two bedroom top floor apartment centrally located in the heart of Peckham only a short walk to Queens Road Peckham BR Station offering the East London Line providing regular links into the city of London. This property is well presented, extremely bright and very spacious offering lots of storage. EPC = C

A two bedroom Victorian conversion flat with communal gardens and off street parking offered with no chain. Benefits from one double bedroom, one single bedroom, bathroom and open plan kitchen reception room on the first floor. This property is split over two floors and has a good sense of space throughout. EPC = D

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

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Landells Road, SE22

ÂŁ675,000

A stunning two double bedroom Victorian terraced house located on a popular residential street in East Dulwich. This property is very well kept by its current owner and comprises a large bright double reception room, modern kitchen and two double bedrooms. EPC - D

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Luke Bishop Director at Wooster & Stock

Photography: rebecca noonan

y career in estate agency began with selling, but not selling property. I moved on from being a Quantity Surveyor for London Underground to selling commercial print presses. It was here, on a sales call to Wooster & Stock where Mr Wooster noticed my skills in sales and encouraged me to move into property. I had never previously considered a career in estate agency but decided to give it a go. Ten years later, I’m now a Director of Wooster & Stock, lead valuer across the board and a qualified Building Surveyor. Surrounding myself with stunning period property sparked an interest I didn’t realise I had and inspired me to pursue a degree as a Surveyor alongside estate agency. I love how every property I visit has a story to tell, and hearing these from vendors is fascinating. I’ve encountered famous diplomats, war heroes, artists and even the odd celebrity. But often, the most interesting stories come from long time locals who have seen their stomping ground change drastically over the years. Brixton itself is almost unrecognisable from ten years ago. Sometimes I still have to pinch myself when I see deli’s and champagne shops opening alongside the long-standing grocers and butchers. We are now lucky to have a truly world class food market serving pretty much every cuisine you could ever conceive of, with people travelling from north

of the river to sample the goods (unbelievable, I know!). All this gentrification has attracted a new type of buyer and inevitably raised house prices. Ultimately though, the majority of change is a positive thing and it’s been a pleasure to see the local community flourish. It feels like Brixton is in a real sweet spot at the moment, with dynamic and energetic local businesses springing up everywhere, while the area itself still manages to retain an authenticity often lost when the chains march in. Hopefully we can maintain this balance in the coming years. Similar changes are happening around Peckham and Camberwell, too. These areas used to be scoffed at by certain sections of Londoners, so it’s great to see local restaurants turning people away and hordes of trendy youths queuing to get into the Bussey Building on a Saturday night. It’s easy to christen it “the new Shoreditch”, but Peckham and Camberwell have their own distinct local flavour that residents have loved for years. The best part about this pocket of south London is the stunning architecture – you’ll find some of the finest period property in London here; Camberwell Grove and its Georgian terraces are truly incomparable and warranted an entire BBC documentary dedicated to their history (The Secret History of Our Streets). I couldn’t think of a better place to be.

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RED POST HILL SE21

£3,550,000

CANONBIE ROAD SE23

Joint Sole Agents

A substantial Edwardian detached house on an imposing corner plot with walled garden and has a GIA of 4949 sq ft (459.76 sq m). The property offers a master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room, 5 further bedrooms, 3 shower rooms (2 en suite), drawing room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, cloakroom/wc, utility room, garage, off street parking, front and rear garden. EPC Rating (E).

£1,800,000

Owner’s Agents

A superb detached family home in Forest Hill located on a residential street and has a GIA of 3755 sq ft (348.8 sq m). The accommodation consists of 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 ens), en suite shower room, 2 separate W.Cs, kitchen, reception/diner, library, office, snooker room, cinema room, utility room, garage, swimming pool, summer room, sauna, outside storage, off street parking and garden 61’2” x 49’10” (18.65m x 15.19m). EPC Rating (E).

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£1,750,000

Sole Agents

Substantial detached Victorian property with a GIA of 4128 sq ft (383.49 sq m). The house was converted into 3 self contained flats but the whole house is in single ownership and it may be possible to convert the property back to a family house, subject to any necessary consent. There are: 9 bedrooms, 4 receptions, 3 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, 3 separate wc, 3 storage area, garage/basement, off street parking and garden 210’ x 46’ (64.01m x 14.02m). EPC Rating (D,E,F).

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ALLEYN PARK SE21

£1,650,000

Sole Agents

A spacious detached family house with a GIA of 2367 sq ft (220 sq m) in this much sought after residential road in West Dulwich. The house is in very good decorative order and offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), reception room, dining room, kitchen, study, conservatory, separate wc, garage, off street parking and garden 70’ x 31’1” (21.34m x 9.47m). EPC Rating (E).

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£1,595,000

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Sole Agents

An attractive Edwardian family house in this much sought after residential road with a GIA of 1898 sq ft (176.3 sq m), in good decorative order and retains many period features including some working fireplaces. The property offers 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), separate wc, reception room, open plan kitchen/family room, laundry room, conservatory, off street parking for 2 cars and garden - extends to 98’4”(29.97m). EPC Rating (E).

£1,500,000

Sole Agents

A spacious detached family house with a GIA of 2193 sq ft (203.7 sq m) and situated on an exceptional garden plot of c.0.37 of an acre (c.015 hectares). The house retains much of its period character and charm and offers 4 bedrooms, bathroom, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, utility/workshop, garage, off street parking and garden. Further scope for refurbishment and extension, subject to the necessary consents. EPC Rating (E).

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Caulfield Road, SE15 ÂŁ550,000 Freehold

93.18 sq metres (1003 sq ft). Pretty three bedroom Victorian mid terraced house with stripped floorboards throughout. The property comprises: Two double bedrooms, a cot room, bathroom, double reception room with wooden separation doors and French doors leading to garden, newly fitted kitchen with dining area and good sized garden to the rear. The property has a wealth of period features. Queens road station is a five minute walk away providing links to London Bridge (7 minute journey) and on the London Overground. Both Nunhead and Peckham Rye BR stations are within 10 minutes walk offer 10 Minute journeys to Victoria and Blackfriars.

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Peckham Rye, SE15 ÂŁ225,000 Leasehold

26.95 sq. metres (290 sq. ft.) This studio flat is accessed from the side of the property with an private patio area. It boasts a separate fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, modern bathroom and 3.4m x 4.4m living/ bedroom area with bay window to side. Set opposite Peckham Rye Common. Peckham Rye BR station is within 10 minutes walk. (10/14-minute journey to London Bridge, Victoria and Blackfriars) and on the London Overground.

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One Tower Bridge, Southbank SE1

Pontifex Wharf, Bankside SE1

A contemporary and stylish two bedroom flat to rent in the sought after One Tower Bridge development which benefits from on site spa facilities. Approximately 74 sq m ﴾797 sq ft﴿. EPC rating B.

A stunning two bedroom apartment which has been completely renovated. This loft style apartment boasts stylish designs and the lastest technology. Approximately 99.84 sq m ﴾1,075 sq ft﴿. EPC rating B.

LET Guide price: £850 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/towerbridge

LET Guide price: £725 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/towerbridge

Pontifex Wharf, Bankside SE1

One Tower Bridge, Southwark SE1

This two bedroom apartment has been recently renovated throughout. The apartment is set on beautiful cobbled streets very close to Borough Market. Approximately 81.01 sq m ﴾872 sq ft﴿. EPC rating B.

A exceptional brand new apartment to rent in the exclusive One Tower Bridge development. This luxurious flat benefits from the finest modern technology systems. Approximately 53 sq m ﴾568 sq ft﴿. EPC rating B.

LET Guide price: £895 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/towerbridge

LET Guide price: £650 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/towerbridge

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Town Hall Chambers, Borough SE1

One Tower Bridge, Southbank SE1

A fantastically light and well presented two bedroom apartment to rent in this converted Town Hall moments from Borough Market and London Bridge. Approximately 79.4 sq m ﴾855 sq ft﴿. EPC rating D. Available furnished

Brand new fourth floor flat in the spectacular One Tower Bridge development. This apartment has clear views of the Shard and the city. Approximately 95.2 sq m ﴾1,025 sq ft﴿. EPC rating B. Available furnished

Guide price: £795 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/towerbridge

Guide price: £900 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/towerbridge

One Tower Bridge, Southbank SE1

Pontifex Wharf, Southbank SE1

New build fifth floor flat in the stunning One Tower Bridge development. Accommodation comprises bedroom, bathroom suite, open plan kitchen, reception/dining room which opens on to a balcony with views of Tower Bridge. Approximately 54.7 sq m ﴾589 sq ft﴿. EPC rating B. Available furnished

This two bedroom apartment has recently been renovated throughout. Boasting fully integrated entertainment system with iPod docks, triple glazing, a fully equipped kitchen with Gaggenau appliances, bike store and a private balcony. Approximately 84 sq m ﴾906 sq ft﴿. EPC rating B. Available furnished

Guide price: £650 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/towerbridge

Guide price: £950 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/towerbridge

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PROPERTY | AWARDS

The ESTAS awards The ESTAS ceremony: 17th April 2015 at The Hilton, Park Lane SIMON BROWN

Founder of The ESTAS, Estate & Letting Agent Awards

high quality service so what better way to do that than using customer feedback. We had no idea how the industry would react but we had a hunch it would be a success. One of the first people we ran the idea past was Phil Spencer. He was totally supportive and has presented The ESTAS every year since.” Now in their 13th year, The ESTAS Group have developed into more than a very prestigious awards event. They are a management information service, marketing tool and live client feedback hub for agents, mortgage brokers, conveyancers and suppliers to the industry. Phil Spencer

he first thing I noticed about Simon Brown, Managing Director of The ESTAS Group was how passionate he is about customer service. “Most of us nowadays are used to having average or bad customer experiences, we all have them every day. The frustrating thing is that when we do have a bad experience and want to complain, it’s normally such a long-winded process we give up because we’re too busy. That means most companies never actually know they are giving sub-standard service.” Brown is equally frustrated at the raw deal estate and letting agents get from the general public and media. “My wife Sarah used to work for a local agent and it wasn't until then I realised how hard a job it was. There are so many different factors to every deal and there are many things that can happen that you’re not in control of that can break a chain down.” Brown felt so strongly about Sarah’s experience that they both decided to launch a national award scheme which highlights agents giving excellent customer service. “We decided straight away the best way to ‘judge’ agents was to ask clients to rate the service they received. We wanted to help change the general perception of agents and at the same time give firms the platform to promote their commitment to providing

Access to The ESTAS platform immediately gives each business a marketing pack with which to advertise, using posters, embed logos, press releases and tweet feedback to their followers through direct links. Monthly service performance reports with live graphs measuring feedback in different service areas against regional competitors and national average and a winner’s marketing pack are all part of the ESTAS experience, helping firms to manage and grow their businesses. “Our clients use the ESTAS process both internally and externally to increase customer service levels, to manage and motivate teams and to brand their business as one that is happy to be measured by their customers.” Finally Brown adds “This year is going to be more competitive than ever and never more so than in London which is why we have linked up with the Absolutely Magazine Group. We want to spread the word to London agents what the benefits of taking part are and give them a marketing edge in 2015”.

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