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here do you turn for advice? The internet?

A book? Your mum? My own mum is certainly a fount of knowledge but I doubt she’d have many pearls of wisdom on blogging (she’s not very techy, but go to page 49 to learn from an expert). And I’m pretty sure that if I asked her how to turn an old globe into a fruit bowl (page 56), she’d look at me as if I’d gone mad. A fair reaction, I suppose, but these were just two of the things I found myself thinking about trying while putting together our November ‘How To’ themed issue.

See, what I’ve realised is that a good piece of advice isn’t just a solution to a problem, it’s also a little jolt of inspiration.

This month’s issue – a mosaic of local tips and tricks – will hopefully inspire you make, bake, buy or try things that you haven’t even thought of before, safe in the knowledge that the people offering the advice are neighbours and friends.

At the very least it might inspire you to pass on your own pearls because as Oscar Wilde said ‘always pass on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it. It is never of any use to oneself.’

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P.S. a huge thank you to the many many wonderful people who sent in How To tips for this month’s features. Because of you, I feel unendingly lucky to be the editor of Absolutely South East and Absolutely Dulwich!

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O2 ACADEMY BRIXTON Bringing a dose of the 212 to the O2 is the incredible Azealia Banks. The Harlem songstress exploded onto the hip hop scene a few short years ago and has experienced a meteoric rise to fame that has been as impressive as it is well-deserved. Banks will debut songs from her upcoming album, Broke with Expensive Taste at her one night engagement at Brixton Academy.

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THE LUSTFUL TURK

THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER

GASWORKS The Lustful Turk is a book about a young woman who falls in love with the pirate who kidnaps and rapes her. Today we call this Stockholm Syndrome; in 1828, it was erotica.

In any case, it was this tale that inspired Italian artist, Patrizio Di Massimo’s first UK solo exhibition. His exhibition takes in the lavish excesses of the Victorian era as well as themes from the novel.

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RITZY PICTUREHOUSE Pirates, kidnap and soutenus - the Bolshoi Ballet certainly knows how to deliver drama! Ritzy Picturehouse, AKA the guardians of good art, has taken it upon itself to screen the entire 2013-14 season for us. This November, watch the recorded version of Corsaire.

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PLEASURE GARDENS FIRE FESTIVAL: BONFIRE NIGHT 1 NOVEMBER

VAUXHALL PLEASURE GARDENS An event for foodies, theatre lovers and pyromaniacs alike, the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens Bonfire Night has something for everyone! Gorge yourself on food and drink from the many stalls before rounding up for the bonfire lighting at 7pm. After that, you can grab a seat to what’s sure to be an unbelievable performance from Tea House Theatre (artists, storytellers, gymnasts and parkour dancers will take the stage.) The night rounds out with fireworks at 8pm.

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THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY Living in London under a constant blanket of smog, it's easy to forget about the stars above us.

Luckily, the annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition allows us a glimpse into the heavens. The winning entries of the celestial contest will have their work displayed at the Royal Observatory for all to see.

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ABSOLUTELY DIARY SEAN DOOLEY: AFTER LIFE

THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER

HORNIMAN MUSEUM Sean Dooley’s remarkable photography of preserved animals – both extinct and on the brink – begs the question: is survival of the fittest viable in the new world order? Perhaps it’s time we gazed into the shining eyes of a taxidermied slow loris and reconsidered Darwin’s theory, this time as a call to action rather than an excuse for bad behavior.

100 London Road SE23; 020 8699 1872; horniman.ac.uk

CINDERELLA: A FAIRYTALE

26 NOVEMBER - 5 JANUARY

UNICORN THEATRE Nominated for an Olivier Award in 2013, the Unicorn’s version of Cinderella will have you so wrapped up in the brilliant musicality and plot twists that you won’t even lament the absence of a pumpkin carriage, fairy godmother or Gus-Gus. If you’re up for a show that’s timeless, ageless and indisputably excellent: spend a night with Cinderelly.

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ARABIAN NIGHTS 26 NOVEMBER 14 DECEMBER

BRIXTON JAMM Eco-friendly clothing brand THTC is celebrating their 14th birthday with an incredible line-up of hip-hop, bass and reggae artists, including cult group, Lazy Habits.

If you tire of the dancing, you can wander over to the Luminar digital graffiti wall where artists and performers will be auctioning their one-off pieces. Proceeds from the auction go directly to Greenpeace.

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BLUE ELEPHANT THEATRE Who knew it was possible to stuff a handful of royals, a few wish-granting genies, a grand array of talking animals and a flying horse into one story? Not only is the show a successful rebranding of the original intricate tale, it also succeeds in being riotously funny and refreshingly clever.

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citizens advice From cleaning carpets to caring for goldfish, the citizens of South East London are a veritable fount of knowledge...

How to look after silver and gold plated jewellery: take it off at night!

So many customers are so attached to their pieces that they never want to take them off, but you really must. Beware of lotions, potions and perfume, they can really age and discolour your jewellery.

If your jewellery does start to look tired, try cleaning your pieces with good old washing-up liquid, lots of warm water and a really soft toothbrush. Then rinse thoroughly and dry well.

- Emma Burgin, Alex Monroe, SE1

How to make the tastiest cup of tea: herbal teas or fruit infusions should be made at 80 degrees while all other teas are best brewed with boiling water in a heated pot.

- Daphne Kellett, Le Chandelier, Peckham Rye

How to get rid of moth larvae, the stage of the insect which munches on your silk and cashmere: place your valued woollens in a zip lock bag and store in the freezer for at least 48 hours.

- Heather McKenzie, Chi Chi Ra Ra, Peckham

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How to ensure that a new book survives generations: gently fan it open several times repeatedly to loosen the binding rather than forcibly cracking its spine.

- Alastair Kenward, Rye Books, Peckham

How to remove dents from carpets (the kinds made by furniture): use an ice cube!

As the ice melts the pile returns to its original smoothness.

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How to buy fish for a dinner party: always remember ‘fish fi rst recipe second’, go to your fishmonger see what is available ask what is best, buy it, then go home and look up a recipe. Often fish is out of season or not available.

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How to jumpstart the day: in the morning, eat an apple instead of drinking a cup of coffee. The sugars in an apple will wake you up more effectively than a cup of coffee, which only intensifies whatever it is that you're feeling at that time (i.e. tired). Also, an apple is one of your five a day!

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- Lynsey Saker, Absolutely South East & Absolutely Dulwich

How to use up tiny pieces of fabric: find some self cover buttons, cover with pretty bits of fabric and sew each button on to a hairband.

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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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iving in East Dulwich has its plus points: I love the parks, I love the community and, of course, I love the people. If I had to name one downside, however, it would be that non-residents imagine me to be some kind of Dulwich stereotype. I am expected, for example, to indulge certain, slightly ridiculous, middle-class whims. Such as getting into a state if my vegetables are not grown on a co-op allotment within three miles of my postcode. A marrow’s a marrow, as far as I’m concerned.

Sometimes, especially when I walk down Lordship Lane and have to dodge a million pushchairs filled with ginger children (why are all babies in East Dulwich ginger?) I feel a bit of defiant pride for not looking like the ‘typical’ Dulwich resident.

It’s not reverse-snobbery in any way – citizens, feel free to partake in that finger-painting-with-vegetable-juicetherapy without fear of judgment from me – but when I get one of those Children of the Corn, ‘(not) one of us,’ stares for looking more Hoxton than Boden catalogue, I have to comfort myself somehow.

And anyway, while it’s true that I often refrain from engaging in much of the ‘stereotypical’ Dulwich stuff, one thing I do take part in is a twice-weekly Pilates lesson. It not yoga – can’t take it seriously – but it is a rather ‘East Dulwich’ thing to do. We stretch and we bend … and I feel virtuous.

After a recent lesson, three of us were walking down Underhill Road with our Pilates balls in our arms (those big beach ball things – you know the ones) when we were stopped by a stranger. ‘Girls, I love those balls!’ he said to us.

‘Check out what you can do with them!’

The man whipped his phone out and flicked to a video.

Expecting some side-plank style exercises, maybe some new tricks, we eagerly leaned in. What we got instead was a video of a couple engaging in some energetic sex against a big rubber ball.

This is how you do Pilates,’ the man said. We looked at each other and laughed, and as we went on our merry way I wondered if I’d gotten the East Dulwich stereotype completely wrong. What if behind the Bugaboos and organic footwear everyone in Dulwich is a raging swinger and after all these years I’ve been missing out? If nothing else, it would explain all the ginger toddlers.

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

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THE PURE GOLD BABY

BY MARGARET DRABBLE The Margaret Drabble is covered in suntan lotion. By which I mean the advanced copy of her latest novel, The Pure Gold Baby, the copy that I have used to put this review together, is permanently marked by sticky suntan lotion-ed fingers. It was just impossible to put down!

I hadn’t read much by Drabble since the 1960’s, so I approached The Pure Gold Baby a relatively blank slate.

The narrator, the ‘I’ of the book, tells us Jess’ story over 50 or 60 years. Jess’ story is also that of her daughter Anna – the Pure Gold Baby of the title. Born in the 1960s, to single-mum Jess, Anna’s innocence becomes the emotional pivot at the core of the book.

Set in an enclave of North London, and centred around a group of mothers that Jess knows, the book explores human relationships, responsibility, the crassness of a market economy society and - inevitably - growing old. This is familiar territory for Drabble, capturing the spirit of her brilliant Sixties novel, with an added layer of the wit and wisdom that hindsight brings.

For fans of Drabble who may have thought that she’d lost her way, this is a return to form. If you are new to Drabble this is a great place to start.

Margaret is appearing at the Dulwich Picture Gallery on Thursday 5th December in association with Dulwich Books ISBN: 9781782111092 £16.99 Canongate

Well Read

Sheila O’Reilly and the team at Dulwich Books recommend their selection of sensational reads – enjoy! the family is unsettling- Pip is awkward, over-literal, and adamant he doesn't need a tutor.

From upstairs, his enigmatic mother - Esme - casts a shadow over the house.

A beautifully written, and at times sad story filled with engaging characters. A tale of adventure and love.

Rosa is appearing at Dulwich Books on Wednesday 20th November in conversation with her editor and founder of Virago Books, Lennie Goodings.

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THE LAST KINGS OF SARK

BY ROSA RANKIN-GEE A stunning debut novel about only children, complicated love and missed opportunities.

Readers often embark on a voyage of discovery with debut novels and with The Last Kings of Sark you don’t have to worry - the journey won’t disappoint.

Jude is twenty-one when she flies in a private plane to Sark, a tiny car-less Channel Island and the last place in Europe to abolish feudalism. She has been hired for the summer as a tutor to a rich local boy called Pip. When she arrives, however,

LOVE NINA: DESPATCHES FROM FAMILY LIFE BY NINA STIBBE Written by Nina Stibbe to her sister in the 1980s this funny, witty, and oddly wise collection of letters paints a vivid and eccentric picture of country-girl-meets-bigcity.

Early school leaver, Nina lands a job as a nanny to the Wilmers/ Frears family. Mary-Kay Wilmers (editor of the London Review of Books) lives in Camden, right at the heart of 1980’s cultural centre that Gloucester Crescent and surrounding streets proved to be. Nina finds herself mixing with the likes of Claire Tomalin, Michael Frayn, Alan Bennett,

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Jonathan Miller, Stephen Frears et al. with little sense of who they are and why “we” all know them. The letters to her sister are boldly honest about the trials and tribulations of doing some (unwelcome) growing up in such a rarefied cultural milieu.

Disjointed as the letters are (clearly not written with a view to being published) they prove a compelling narrative in a voice that is a delight to listen to. We must thank Nina’s sister for keeping them and now wait eagerly for the novel that is promised in the letters.

Love, Nina - well I certainly do!

ISBN: 9780670922765 £12.99 Viking

www.dulwichbooks.co.uk; 6 Croxted Rd, SE21 8SW

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Face Ace Erin O’Connor talks Camberwell, castings and pretty perfect outcomes WORDS: ALEXANDRA JONES ILLUSTRATION: LIZ CLEMENTS

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he late Gianni Versace claimed that she had the best runway walk he’d ever seen and Karl Lagerfeld lauded her as 'one of the greatest models in the world'. Erin O'Connor however, seems convinced that she looks like a man.

‘I'm utterly androgynous,’ she cries, clasping her hands together in glee, ‘and I truly love it. It has been part of my identity for so long. I've never been that pretty girl, and I wouldn't want to be.’

Certainly a healthy conclusion though you can’t help but wonder whether, in the modelling industry, it was an easy one to have come to. Anjelica Huston (with whom O’Connor shares more than a passing resemblance) reportedly once told her ‘you'll never be pretty but you'll always be magnificent.’ A vote of confidence, undoubtedly, but being told that you aren’t pretty when you make your money from your face must have been a bitter pill to swallow.

‘I suppose, at one point I was invested in that idea, sadly, to pump up some bits and reduce others. I'm not infallible to…criticism.

But I feel I got all of that out of my system.’

Moving to Camberwell almost ten years ago, she cites the theatricality of London as a source of comfort and inspiration. It was somewhere that she could embrace the monikers - statuesque, angular, striking, androgynous, masculine even – and bend the industry to her, rather than submit to its standards. ‘I’ve always felt an affinity with Camberwell. It has an artistic edge but is still tree-lined and suburban, like the creativity hasn’t been spoilt by the fact that it’s still very middle class. I think most people migrate to the arts centre, but for me it’s as much about the snapshots of life, the colours of trees against brick walls, the alleyways that disappear off into the darkness. I think a place is defined as much about what is unintentional, as what is intentional.’

Now, seventeen years into her career, having walked or posed for a near endless list of fashion powerhouses – Vogue,

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Gucci, Dior, Armani – and become one of the ambassadors of British institution Marks & Spencer, O’Connor is taking what she’s learned and using it to mould a new generation of models. As one of the three mentors on Sky Living show The Face we’ve seen her each Monday evening guiding a team of ingénues through a series of challenges in a bid to outdo the competition, in this case old friends Naomi Campbell and Caroline Winberg. ‘We definitely had to put the friendship aside and move into competitive mode. I mean whatever argy-bargee there was, it was real because you really mean it on behalf of your girls. You want to help them realise their potential.’

Following a well-worn talent show trajectory, the models compete as teams in a weekly challenge. The winners from each challenge not only get to continue in the competition but also to add some impressive work to their portfolios. The

Anjelica Huston (with whom O'Connor shares more than a passing resemblance) reportedly once told her ‘you'll never be pretty but you'll always be magnificent.’

mentors of the two losing teams must then nominate a girl from their own team for possible elimination. ‘I think that was the sting in the tail, as it were, and tough all round. Having to put up one of my own girls for elimination was really not that pleasant, but necessary. There's a relevance to that, it's not just cruel or exploitative for TV purposes. Rejection is a big part of any successful model's career, as ironic as that sounds. It's how you pick yourself up and get on with the job that matters.’

And it seems that rejection has formed an important part of O’Connor’s own career. Not just because of the pressures within the fashion industry but also because of those within the press. Held-up at one time as a poster girl for skinny models, vilified for promoting an unhealthy body image, O’Connor found herself in the strange situation of agreeing with much of the anti-skinny backlash, despite the fact that it was sometimes levelled at her.

‘For years and years we’ve been trying to communicate with the industry as a whole in deciding what a model should look like, trying to encourage fuller shapes and different images of ‘a model’.’

She’s since gone on to set-up the Model Sanctuary and co-found the All Walks Beyond the Catwalk initiative, the former provides help and advice for models in the industry and the latter aims to promote different body types.

‘I remember I was in Los Angeles on a job, and a guy told me what he thought was wrong with me - namely my breasts and nose - on my behalf because he felt like he knew what it was that would improve me.

He shall remain unnamed, and it's the first time I found my voice and felt quite forthright about it. I thought, I've spent my own years dissing myself and giving myself a hard time and at the end of the day, I can't really change things and if I did, I'd look like everybody else.

You lose what makes you an individual.’

This determination to keep her individuality has served O’Connor well, because as Anjelica Huston predicted, she’s built a career on being nothing short of magnificent.

The Face is on Sky Living every Monday at 9pm

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KINGSDALE 11-19 FOUNDATION SCHOOL

Sixth Form Open Evenings for September 2014 entry Wednesday 13th November 2013, 6 - 8pm Wednesday 4th December 2013, 6 - 8pm “Students are very proud of their school…They say that they know that every adult at the school wants to help them achieve their best.” Ofsted 2012 Kingsdale is one of the most popular schools in the Country and has invested £30m to develop inspiring award winning state-of the-art facilities and a dedicated Sixth Form Centre. Prospective students are invited to come along to our Open Evenings and explore the fantastic opportunities available at our Specialist Academic Sixth Form.

Students study a combination of respected traditional courses, including Baccalaureate and Advanced Levels, in preparation for admission to top universities. We pride ourselves on our excellent links to the best higher education institutions in the world. A residential trip to Harvard and Yale in the USA is organised every year.

Scholarships in Mathematics and the Creative and Expressive Arts are on offer for gifted and talented candidates who meet our entry requirements. Scholars receive free individual or small group tuition provided by expert professionals, to the value of £1,000 per annum. Potential medical students also benefit through our participation in the BMA sponsored Fair Access to Medicine scheme.

For further information or a prospectus please contact us by email at sixthform@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk

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CHUNKY KNIT Wrap up warm in this season’s ubiquitous chunky woollen sweaters.

White and black alpaca melange sweater, £475, by Nicole Farhi.

Beige gold and diamond ring, £3,225 by DK01 at Dover Street Market. Black spotty tights, £20, by Falke. Chair by Byply.

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THE OVERSIZED COAT Big, warm and cocooning – when it comes to coats, make sure you go supersize. Checkerboard wool coat, £560, by Paul & Joe Black.

Wool dress worn as a top, £505,

by Paul & Joe. Charcoal and white pinstripe wool trousers, £165,

by Wood Wood. Black leather and fabric shoes, £179, by BOSS ORANGE. Black velvet socks, £12.50, by Wolford at mytights. com. Black printed leather folio case, £240, by Tusting. Brushed yellow gold tube ring, £2,460, by DK01 at Dover Street Market.

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ANIMAL MAGIC Glamorous and seductive, leopard print ruled the runways.

Don’t be afraid of the bright, colourful takes on the trend for fresh appeal. Silk chiffon shirt, £275, and silk jacket, £330, both

by Equipment at Net-A-Porter.

Stretch jersey trousers, £470, by Giambattista Valli at Net-A-Porter.

Brushed yellow gold ring, £1,285 and beige gold and diamond ring, £3,225, both by DK01 at Dover Street Market. Black leather shoes, £950, by Casedei at Harrods.

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PINK The prettiest addition to winter wardrobes, pink dominated the catwalks this season. Invest in outerwear: a pink coat is the key piece for AW13. Pink mohair coat, £399, by Jaeger London. White cotton roll neck bodysuit, £99,

by Falke. White patent leather and jersey skirt, £658, by Fyodor Golan. Black spotty tights, £20,

by Falke. Left hand: Brushed Yellow gold tube ring (on thumb), £2,460, brushed yellow gold ring (on little finger), £1,285. Right hand: beige gold and diamond pinky ring, £3,225, all by DK01 at Dover Street Market.

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PINK continued Lilac boiled wool top, £459,

by J. JS Lee at Dover Street Market. Blue ponyskin and leather bag, £195, by Kurt Geiger. Black cotton twill trousers, £169, by The Fold.

Brushed yellow gold tube ring (on thumb), £2,460 and brushed yellow gold ring (on little finger), £1,285 both by DK01 at Dover Street Market.

STOCKISTS falke.com fyodorgolan.co.uk gucci.com harrods.com hugoboss.com jaegar.co.uk doverstreetmarket.com kurtgeiger.com mytights.com netaporter.com nicolefahri.com paulandjoe.com thefoldlondon.com tusting.co.uk PHOTOGRAPHY: Ollie Porter at Kayte Ellis Photographic Agency STYLING: Charlie Moore HAIR: Jennie Roberts at Stella Creative Artists, using Paul Mitchell MAKE UP: Angela Davis Deacon at Sue Allatt Creative, using DH MODEL: Nathalie at Storm

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GET THE LOOK The most glamorous looks this season

pink CC Blue Dogtooth Jumper, £65; ccfashion.co.uk

Karen Millen Graphic Fabric Mixing dress, £235; karenmillen.com

Sunspel Sweat Top Pink Melange, £105; sunspel.com

Simone Rocha Spongy Mesh Tailored Coat, £800; brownsfashion.com

Dior Pré Catelan Ring in Pink Gold with Diamond and Pink Quartz, £3,300; dior.com

Vivienne Westwood Derby Coated Cotton Hobo Bag, £410; selfridges.com

Dries Van Noten ‘Pheonix’ Slubbed Satin Trousers, £155; brownsfashion.com

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Le Short Shorts in Tweed, £63; le-short.com

Pied a Terre Tiered Coat, £189; houseoffraser.co.uk

Jigsaw Oversized Pink Coat, £265; jigsaw-online.com

Bottega Veneta East West Clutch, £880; matchesfashion.com

Marni Bouclé Tweed Hooded Jacket, £960; net-a-porter.com

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Alexander Wang Degrade Coat, £1442; matchesfashion.com

l a m i an gic ma Ingenue London Mylene Blouse, £72; ingenuelondon.com

Carven Cocoon Coat, £880; matchesfashion.com Jigsaw Ice Pink Volume Coat, £290; jigsaw-online.com Marks and Spencer Limited Edition Dress, £45; marksandspencer.com River Island LIU Knitted Jumper, £40; riverisland.com

Burberry Animal Print Calfskin Bag, £1,350; uk.burberry.com

PER UNA Speziale Coat, £149; marksandspencer.com Hobbs Daisey Coat, £269; hobbs.com

Burberry Mink Cashmere Caban, £15,000; uk.burberry.com

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Accessorize Animal Clamp Bangle, £12; accessorize.co.uk

Red Herring Faux Giraffe Bag, £35; debenhams.com

Jil Sandler Palau Wool Coat, £1670; matchesfashion.com

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WONDERWEAR

FASHION NEWS Hey good looking…

Forget ‘Hello Boys’, it’s all about ‘Hello Girls’ at The Fitting Studio in Forest Hill. With just a few swishes of the tape measure their bespoke fitting service will have found you your perfect bra-tner (sorry). One very handy how to!

16 Dartmouth Road, SE23; thefittingstudio.co.uk

PRESENTS OF MIND We’ll be at Jessica Walker Jewellery’s open house weekend this November. You should be too! Pop in and order a bespoke piece for a loved one or pick up an artwork by local artist Angelique Hartigan, who will be displaying her wares throughout the weekend. Or just grab a cosy mulled cider – yum!

8th – 10th November, 30 Dulwich Village SE21; jessicawalkerjewellery.co.uk

VELVET UNDERGROUND Winter has never looked so wondrous as it does in Mint Velvet’s AW13 campaign. We’re particular fans of the deep green parka. Heavenly. mintvelvet.co.uk

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There’s nothing more timeless than a classic white shirt – something which 8 West Dulwich based designer Veryan Raiker knows all too well. His 7 elegant designs are simple but striking and all made using sustainable and ecologically sound methods.

VERYAN shirts from £75; byveryan.co.uk

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OF THE BEST: Citrus face products

BEAUTY NEWS Absolutely beautiful buys…

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What do you see?

Wrinkles? No! Why? Because we’ve been using this: Dermalogica UltraSmoothing Eye Serum. Formulated with hexapeptide-11 and harpoon weed (no, we have no idea either) this make-up bag must-have will leaves your peepers looking luminous.

We love! £36; Harold George 49 Dulwich Village SE21; dermalogica.co.uk

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LADY OF THE NIGHT We can't help but fall for Crabtree & Evelyn’s new Night Garden Collection.

Four sultry fragrances inspired by the Middle East.

Our favourite? The Ottoman Rose, made with Oriental rose softened with accords of blackberry, saffron flowers and carnation, combined with vintage leather. Sublime.

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POP!

This month we've been munching on the ‘official popcorn’ of London Fashion Week (because the fash pack needs a fash snack, obviously). Fom the four Propercorn flavours it's the classic Sweet and Salty that has the biggest following in the Absolutely office. Each pack features an illustration by Zoe More O’Ferrall. Hand-popped, delicious and at just 87 calories per bag, guilt-free, dahling.

75p a bag; ocado.com

From £140, crabtree-evelyn.co.uk

TREND FLASH

Center partings took center stage at the SS14 shows. Practice makes perfect, start now and you’ll have the sharpest parting come spring.

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COCONUT TRADING

NEROLI

Looking for a little gift inspiration for the loved one who has everything? Then head to Neroli and peruse their luxurious selection of organic products and extensive treatment list. Our favourite? The ‘Renewing Rose Ritual’, an indulgent top-to-toe treat using ‘Pinks Boutique’ certified organic products all handmade in the UK. Don’t miss their three day Christmas Shopping Event (29 November to 1 December). Pop in for a glass of bubbly and event-only special offers.

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

Find trinkets and treasures from around the world on your doorstep this Christmas.

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

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

ABSOLUTELYChristmas

Smart shopping in South East London SOUTH OF THE RIVER

Jelly Cat’s Bashful Reindeer (pictured below) is just one great gift idea amongst so many available at South of the River this year. They really have pushed the sleigh out with gifts from Orla Kiely and Sophie Conran to name but two. So grab your wish list, sharpen your pencil and beat a path to SE19. Open 7 days.

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Finding an inspired and thoughtful present that lasts beyond Boxing Day is easy when you come to Romeo Jones! A hamper fi lled with your loved one's favourite treats, as well as a few delicious surprises, will delight and be remembered well into the New year. Ready made, or made to order, give a hamper this Christmas 80 Dulwich Village SE21; 020 8299 1900; 0798 358 9977 Follow us on Twitter @RomeoJonesDeli

Room reed diffusers are the current trend in home fragrancing, this no-burn option creates a background ‘mood’ scent rather than the sudden- burst ‘accent’ scent you get with fragranced candles. Ideal to use in houses with children and pets, where naked flames may be an issue, reed diffusers continuously fragrance for months on end. Roullier White’s own-brand diffusers claim to work for four months but many customers have reported them still going strong after over six months.

Roullier White 125 Lordship Lane London SE22 8HU 0208 693 5150; www.roullierwhite.com

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

THE DULWICH TRADER

Sidestep the stress and make time to enjoy the festive period this year by staying local! We have all your bases covered at The Dulwich Trader, Tomlinsons and Ed – fantastic gift ideas for everyone, beautiful decorations, accessories and furniture to spruce up your home for the big day as well as gorgeous jewellery, clothes and shoes to reward yourself for some shopping well done. Happy Christmas everyone!

The Dulwich Trader 9-11 Croxted Road SE21; 020 8761 3457 Tomlinsons 89 Dulwich Village, SE21; 0208 299 1260 Ed 41 Northcross Road, SE22; 0208 299 6938 rigbyandmac.com

THE MINDBODY THERAPY CENTRE

GINGER & JUNIPER

Whether you are looking for a superb spot of relaxation or something a little more remedial, our dedicated team of passionate, highly-trained and intuitive therapists are here for you.

Festive Offer: Buy a treatment as a gift and get a second treatment for yourself, half price! (60 or 90 mins treatments from 1 November to 31 January 2014). gingerandjuniper.co.uk; peter@gingerandjuniper.co.uk 079 1772 3715

Everyone deserves a treat at Christmas, so what about a luxurious pampering massage?

The MindBody Therapy Centre specialise in over ten types of massage therapy and also have a range of other treatments including reflexology and beauty.

Vouchers are also available and make perfect presents.

Take this advert along and receive ÂŁ5 off the voucher price for treatments over 30 minutes.

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

And record hypnosis to CD for you to take home.

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To celebrate we would like to invite mums, dads, children and friends to our lovely new salon for the launch of Baby Tuesday on 3 December, 10am-7pm, to meet our team, meet each other, sample some free blow drys and have a piece of cake or two.

Please feel free to pop in on the day or book your free blow dry in advance. We look forward to seeing you!

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heaven scent Patriotism abounds as Absolutely columnist Lawrence Roullier White tells us how to buy British

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or centuries the near alchemic skill of creating and capturing a scent was the preserve of a select French few; passed from father to son, it was very much a closed shop. The air of the Parisian salons was filled with fragrances prepared with the wealthy in mind. Then came the French Revolution, which swept away the royals and their court. And riding the winds of change was a new breed of perfumer.

No longer curtailed by the whims of the French aristocracy, they travelled throughout Europe, to foreign courts, and with them they took their skills.

In London, through the network of licensed apothecaries and barbers, the perfume trade flourished; Lavender Hill in Battersea is where the lavender for perfume and soap making was grown and, being an important port, exotic ingredients flooded in from across the globe.

Today British perfumers produce some of the most enviable and creative scents in the world. Seek them out, they are sensational.

Ruth Mastenbroek is an architect of aroma, creating scents with absolute precision. Every note, every aspect of her creations is carefully considered. There is nothing haphazard, nothing is a happy accident; Ruth has a vision and she realises it impeccably. This meticulousness really pays off. If you want to feel in control wear her citrusy signature scent.

When it comes to buying British, you won't find a more pertinent brand than Union Fragrances.

Encased in a steel Union Jack, each

bottle bursts with British derived ingredients. Quince, Mint and Moss , for example, uses quince from Somerset, English garden mint and Irish moss while Gothic Bluebell is full of handpicked woodland bluebells from Devon and Dorset. Be patriotic, try the fragrances from this groundbreaking British brand; but beware, they’re addictive!

Angela Flanders has two shops, one in Spitalfields and another in Shoreditch. Head down there and you might be lucky enough to meet the prolific perfumer in person. For me there really is nothing more satisfying than meeting the maker. I struggle to select my favourite scent with this brand (Mandarin and Mint is right up there), so go along and be guided, hopefully, by the lady herself.

4160 Tuesdays is the number of Tuesdays a person will see if they live to be 80, and I would not mind if I spent every one of them chatting with Sarah McCartney about, well, anything really. Sarah is an olfactory lyricist. Her poetic perfumes reference moments in her life and the lives of others. For me,

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Time To Draw The Raffle Numbers does this to me every time. So sublime that I just want to live in it.

Floris is a fabulous fragrance house with a 280-plus year history and, to my mind, its creation, Floris No. 89, is one of the most elegant gentlemen’s colognes on the market.

Grossmith dates back to 1835 and three of their re-worked original formulae are still in production to this day. However, it is the newer, Floral Veil, which I find the most captivating.

Finally, I couldn’t be more impressed with the first release from Matt Zhuk’s label, Ex Idolo. Thirty Three is one of the cleverest scents of recent years. Sophisticated and engaging, it’s bound to solicit that question everyone wants to be asked: ‘what are you wearing?’ And, if I were you, I’d keep it to myself Just say: ‘oh something British.’

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FOOD & DRINK THEY’RE GRRREAT!

Hurrah for Dulwich’s Dolce Vita Catering whose mantelpiece is groaning under the weight of the five stars they picked up at this year’s Great Taste Awards. Their chocolate brownies, raspberry Bakewell tart and carrot cake were just three of the (five!) cakes recognised by the judges from the Guild of Fine Foods (FYI they blind-tasted 10,000 entries). Pick up an award winner from Dolce Vita’s pop-up stall, outside The Cheese Block every Saturday.

CATERING price on request; The Cheese Block 69 Lordship Lane SE 22; dolcevitacatering.co.uk

RECIPE

TURKEY AND COURGETTE SPAG BOL INGREDIENTS: For 4 people 2 x red onions finely diced 2 x garlic cloves finely chopped 2 x carrots finely chopped 3 x sticks celery finely chopped 300g x minced turkey 1 x tsp. cumin 1 x sprig rosemary finely chopped 2 x sprigs thyme finely chopped 100g x cherry tomatoes 400g x Organic tinned cherry tomatoes ½ x pint organic chicken stock 4 x courgettes TO MAKE: Fry the onion in a little olive oil for 10 minutes on a medium heat.

Then add in the garlic, carrot and celery and cook for a further 3 minutes. Add the minced turkey and cook for another 5 minutes until the meat is sealed. Then add in the cumin, rosemary and thyme, cherry tomatoes, tinned tomatoes and stock. Bring to the boil then immediately reduce to a simmer. Cook on a low heat for 25 minutes. Season.

Using a julienne grater (you can do this by hand but you need to get the courgette very thin like spaghetti) grate the courgettes.

Grate them until you get to the soft, seeded centre. Season and set aside.

Once the spag is cooked, leave it to rest for 10 minutes.

Now plate up some big healthy portions. detoxkitchen.co.uk

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Turkey, steak and some really great cakes.

Gobble gobble.

ANYONE FOR PIMM’S?

Thought that Pimm’s can only be enjoyed served with fruit and ice in the summer months? Think again! Those clever chaps behind the most quintessentially British of beverages have created a special Blackberry & Elderflower edition, which is far more suited to the autumnal culinary palette.

Go on, give it a go.

PIMMS £15.49, anyoneforpimms.com

STEAK IT OUT

A ‘how to’ that has had red meat lovers at loggerheads for years: how to make the perfect steak. Good timing? Great seasoning? A killer sauce? Who knows?

Well, actually Gaucho do. And now they’re offering you the chance to benefit from years of Argentine expertise at one of their Buenos Aires style cookery schools.

They finish in November, so book your place quickly!

GAUCHO COOKERY SCHOOL from £125 - £150 per person; The O2, Peninsula Square SE10; gauchorestaurants.co.uk/ restaurants/o2/cookery_school.php

NEWS FLASH We’re aquiver with excitement at the news that Belair House, newly restored to former glory, will be opening on 9th November for lunch and dinner daily. Look out for more info in coming issues.

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This Christmas day take the stress out of Christmas lunch and pop to your local favourite

THE CRYSTAL PALACE MARKET Enjoy the traditional Turkey with all the ‘Market fresh’ trimmings or opt for opulent lobster or succulent T-bone steak We will also be throwing a party to remember on

New Year’s Eve for more information or to make a reservation contact info@themarketsgroup.com or calling at 020 3475 7080

We look forward to celebrating with you The Crystal Palace Market @ @3CPmarket www.thecrystalpalacemarket.com

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A BURNING

ambition to blog?

Absolutely: What made you start the blog?

Helen Graves: I often wonder this myself and to be honest, it's hard to remember. I was always looking for new corners of the internet devoted to writing about food but no-one seemed to be doing it in a terribly 'real' way. People just made out like everything that happened in their kitchens was automatically perfect, every time. No one seemed to have any stories to tell when it came to recipes and I just thought I'd have a go one day. At least that's how I think of it now, anyway.

ABS: How much time did you devote to it when you first started?

Has that changed?

HG: It has changed a great deal and again, that was a long time ago so I struggle to remember but it was certainly not more than an hour every couple of weeks. Now I spend more time writing about food in general for various publications so I'm constantly [writing], pretty much every day. I might not be on the blog every day but I will be trying a recipe or researching something. At the beginning it was a bit like 'here's a soup I made for dinner'. Then of course I realised – no one cares!

ABS: Which aspect did you find most difficult? The techy elements of setting up a website boggle me!

HG: I started out using Blogger but became dissatisfied incredibly quickly as it was restrictive in terms of design.

I don't know anything about tech either

Helen Graves’ blog, Food Stories has won countless accolades and thousands of admirers, here the South East Londoner gives Absolutely a peak at her new book and her top tips on brilliant blogging…

so I got someone to do the main design and I've picked up bits of html along the way. Not much, you understand, but enough to insert the odd link and picture here and there. You don't need any techy knowledge at all to start on one of the platforms like WordPress; it’s all just a bit of trial and error!

ABS: What is the most important thing for someone to bear in mind if they're thinking about setting up a food blog?

HG: Definitely to just write about things you are interested in; if you're forcing it, it will be obvious and other people will quickly lose interest. You need to have something which marks you out from all the other thousands of food blogs out there - you need a unique angle or style. That's the most important piece of advice I can give.

ABS: Have you hit any snags whilst doing your blog? Anything that other people who might want to start a food blog should be aware of?

HG: Don't be too ambitious, tech wise. As I said it's easy to start with WordPress or TypePad or Blogger, but if you don't know what you're doing you’ll run into trouble if you start faffing about with html yourself. I once ballsed-up my entire site doing that and had to get someone in to fi x it. A terrifying few hours!

ABS: What most inspires you about SE London?

HG: I think it's the people. Obviously there are certain areas I love more than others and we all know I love Peckham. I've lived here for 8 (maybe 9?) years now and it's the energy of the place that I adore. This comes from the people. Peckham is now 'trendy' and people are worrying about gentrification. The main problem with this is that people may bring money into the area but they will bring it

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THE HILL

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

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

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Look out for our live performance nights all themed around our Baby Grand Piano, including this month’s performances by Jazz Duo, Drew Cotty & Amir Paul on the 8th, 9th,15th and 16th of November from 8pm onwards, these are nights not to be missed.

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FOOD & DRINK in a way that transplants another piece of London into Peckham. That is not what Peckham needs. We need our own resources to be used and developed, not painting over. SE also seems so much leafier to me than other areas of London!

ABS: Do you have a favourite SE eatery? Or any tips for great places that you know of?

HG: I've just written a guide to my favourite places in Peckham and Camberwell and you can check out my SE London page, they’re both on the blog. I also love Toast ED in East Dulwich and Franklins is great. I can spend hours in both. Brockley Market of course deserves a mention! It's incredible what they've done with that little car park space.

ABS: What made you want to write a book focusing on sandwiches?

HG: Well, I'm a sandwich addict. I write a second blog about them (The London Review of Sandwiches). They are the perfect food stuff, appropriate for any time of day. 101 Sandwiches is a collection of the finest from around the world, and it was hard to narrow them down. I have 72 which didn't make the cut. My publisher, Dog n Bone, read my blogs and approached me to write the book.

ABS: Was writing your book much different to writing your blog?

HG: Well yes, there was obviously a word limit and so I had to cut bits out in order to fit everything in. Also the book is simultaneously published in the US so coriander became cilantro and all that jazz, which was weird. The wonderful thing about writing a blog you see is that there are no constraints whatsoever. I can write exactly what I damn well like, and I do.

ABS: Do you have a favourite sandwich from the book?

HG: A tough one, this. Really tough.

I basically give a different answer each time because with sandwiches, it really depends on what mood I'm in. Right now I'm thinking it's hard to beat a good fried shrimp po boy (corn coated deep fried shrimp with pickles, a highly seasoned mayo and lettuce in a sub roll mmmm). Then again I do love me a lobster roll. DAMN! I love a lobster roll.

101 SANDWICHES - A collection of the finest sandwich recipes from around the world by Helen Graves £12.99; available in all good book shops helengraves.co.uk

Jerk Chicken Sandwich with Pineapple Salsa

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o make the marinade for the jerk chicken, put all the ingredients, except the chicken and soaked allspice berries, in a blender and whizz together until smooth. Smother the marinade over the chicken legs, rubbing it in well.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

Allow the meat to come to room temperature and brush or wipe off most of the excess marinade before grilling the chicken on the BBQ. To set up your BBQ for the indirect cooking method, light the coals in the middle in a kind of volcano shape, then wait for the flames to disappear, leaving you with coals that have a light gray ash coating.

Move them to the sides. This gets the indirect heat circulating around the kettle when you put the lid on. I find it helps to also brush the grate with a little oil. Chuck the soaked allspice berries into the coals before you start cooking, if using. The chicken pieces will probably take about 30 minutes to cook (although it depends on size)—always check that the juices run clear before serving.

While the chicken is cooking, make the pineapple salsa. Mix the honey with the juice of 1 lime in a bowl. Mix this with all the other ingredients in a larger bowl, plus some salt and pepper. Add more lime juice to taste, if necessary.

To serve, split the rolls, fill with the hot cooked chicken meat (discarding the bones), top with the salsa, and serve.

Makes 4 INGREDIENTS FOR THE JERK CHICKEN: 11/2 tbsp allspice berries, ground to a powder 1/4 cup (55g) dark brown packed (muscovado) sugar 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves A bunch of large scallions (spring onions)—about 5 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground cloves 3 fresh Scotch bonnet chilies, seeded Juice of 2 large limes Slug of dark rum 1 tsp sea salt Black pepper, to taste 4 chicken legs (or other chicken pieces of an equivalent size) Extra allspice berries soaked in water (optional)

FOR THE PINEAPPLE SALSA: 1 tsp runny honey Juice of 1–2 limes 1 small fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and finely diced 1 small red onion, finely chopped A small bunch of fresh coriander, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 4 white rolls, to serve

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FOOD & DRINK

BACK TO BASICS Bubker Belkhit, chef and co-owner at the Crystal Palace Market Restaurant, gives Absolutely his top tips for fabulous fish dishes.

IN COD WE TRUST…

WHAT A CHEAP SKATE…

Don’t just go for the same old type of fish, in the UK we're spoilt for choice! There’s John Dory, Dover sole, mussels, scallops or monkfish to name just a few. For great value, why not try gurnard? It’s perfect in a bouillabaisse or in a traditional fish soup. Mackerel is just as delicious, lightly grilled or seared, with a side of salsa verde.

Or, for a treat, go for Cornish crab or lobster.

Don’t forget though, it’s important that we protect our oceans and marine habitat, an easy way to do your part is to visit the website fish2fork.com where you can find out whether the fish you are buying is sustainable.

Fish isn’t always expensive - in the UK there is a wide selection of cheaper, but equally delicious, fish available. Mackerel and sardines are two great examples.

They’re wonderfully easy to cook, just grill them and serve with a herb sauce or olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. You can also try a lemongrass and fresh chilli salsa on the side if you want more of an Asian touch.

IT’S NOT REINVENTING THE WHALE… Fish shouldn’t be complicated. They are often delicate in flavour and texture so don't overcook or overseason - a classic mistake! You can always add seasoning once it is done.

Grilling or steaming is the best way for the fish to retain its flavour and nutrients. And don’t forget to discard all the fish remains in a separate bag!

AN OLD SOLE… Fresh fish is always best and ideally you’d pick it up from your local market (nothing beats Billingsgate) but you can also find good fish in a supermarket. Be sure to look out for the special offers, they change weekly.

When choosing fish look for clear eyes, that’s the easiest way to spot freshness. The foolproof method, however, is to check the gills - they should be bright red. Also you can press the fish with your finger, if it springs back to its original form straight away then it’s fresh.

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People often hate the smell of fish on their hands. To avoid it, prior to the preparation, wash your hands with a freshly cut lemon followed by metallic soap. That should keep the smell at bay.

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REVIEW Chapters Chapters 43-45 Montpelier Vale SE3 OTJ 020 8333 2666 chaptersrestaurants.com

Alexandra Jones is charmed by the relaxed café atmosphere and heavenly food

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y mum used to say that if there’s too much left, then it wasn’t good and if there isn’t any left then I didn’t make enough.’ This phrase, my friend and I agree, has sealed it. We’ve officially met London’s most amiable waiter.

He nods sagely at our plates as he takes the remnants of our main (a few slithers of venison and some mash left, in case you’re wondering). We smile, patting our stomachs and puffing out our cheeks in the international sign for ‘I ate too much’.

‘Did you see how quick he was with the wine?’ My friend gestures to her full glass.

‘I know! And did you see how he recommended exactly the desserts that we would have wanted anyway? Like Yoda!’ I shoot back.

Alright, we might be a bit pissed. This does not take away from the fact that he is a particularly pleasant waiter – quiet but warm, knowledgeable but not officious – and (quite

obviously) attentive with the wine. He keeps up a friendly and unintrusive patter throughout the meal so that by the end - well, see above. One can only assume that the particularly jovial atmosphere in Chapters (lots of people, lots of laughing) is down not just to the food, which I’m getting to, but also to the quiet enthusiasm of the staff.

Our starters are a salad of chicory, pear and walnuts with a blue cheese dressing, which crisp and fresh as it is, doesn’t come close to the plate-lickingly

good scallops with celeriac and apple purée and chorizo jam.

The former is a good dish, the latter a great.

For main we share the day’s special - a haunch of venison - which comes with an appropriate amount of fanfare for such a handsome piece of meat. At one point we’re even congratulated on choosing it, hurrah for us.

Languishing pinkly on a wooden board, surrounded by generous heaps of mash, cabbage and veg and accompanied by three different sauces, it is full of bold, arresting flavours. The rich gamey meat is the star of the show, just bloody enough to be succulent but sufficiently cooked-through so as not to put off someone like me who isn’t the biggest fan of red meat. This is a delight of a dish which made even a Wednesday-night-witha-mate meal seem like a special occasion. Put your coat on and go to Chapters right now in the hope that they still have it on the specials board. Go, now!

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VINTAGE p m a v re

From reinventing an old globe to turning a teapot into a planter, Brixton-based author Ellie Laycock gives Absolutely her top tips on how to upcycle

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Clean the globe to remove any dust, dirt, or grease.

Prepare your work area for spray painting. Mask off the globe exterior with masking tape and old newspapers. Working in a wellventilated space, spray the interior with your spray paint. Let dry. As the paint dries it may slide down the globe, so keep applying thin layers and allowing them to dry until the interior is covered.

03

Mask the top edge of the glass ashtray and spray the inside with the spray paint and let dry. Repeat if necessary.

GLOBE FRUIT BOWL Vintage globes are having a resurgence in popularity at the moment and whilst country borders and names evolve, they may not be up to date as an educational aid but can still be used as a fantastic decorative object. Turn a hemisphere into a large fruit bowl or even a hanging light pendant for a touch of globetrotting glamour.

YOU WILL NEED: Vintage globe (preferably tin or cardboard but you can use plastic too), Hacksaw, Sandpaper, Masking tape, Old newspapers, Spray enamel paint , Vintage clear glass ashtray or similar, Hot glue gun

01

Remove the globe from any mounting. Cut the globe in half using a hacksaw, holding it carefully. For tin globes, use a metal saw blade. Use the equator as your guideline and if your globe has a “lip� around the middle, cut above this so you keep it as the edge of your bowl. Sand the cut edge to get rid of any sharp edges.

04

Turn the ashtray upside down. Place the globe on top, taking note of where the two meet and apply hot glue to this point. Reposition the globe and press firmly down to assemble the bowl.

VARIATIONS Make a pendant light shade using the other hemisphere. Decoupage the inside of the globe bowl with paper maps to continue the look.

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TEAPOT HANGING PLANTERS It’s always a sad moment when a beloved teapot becomes redundant after getting a chip or a crack, but with this simple idea you can turn it into a clever planter and give it a completely new lease of life. Build up a collection of fancy chipped china and group them together on the patio, stagger them up garden steps, or simply hang them up for a whimsical display.

YOU WILL NEED: Teapot with lid, Garden wire, Wire cutters, Dowling (or similar), Long nails (5in/12cm long or more), Hammer, Potting compost and plants, Gravel for drainage (optional)

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Cut a length of garden wire about 40in(1m) long and thread one end down through the teapot spout so that it emerges inside the teapot.

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Now simply place your plant pot in the teapot, adding some gravel in the base for drainage, if needed, or planting in potting compost.

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Reach inside the teapot, take hold of the wire, and gently pull it part way through so that there is some slack to work with. Take a piece of dowling about 2in (5cm) long and wrap the wire around the center and tie it off.

You could also use wooden lollipop sticks or even cotton bobbins or large buttons – anything that will sit across the inside of the spout and stop the wire from coming out.

03

Pull the wire back gently so that the dowling meets the inside of the spout, then take the other end of the wire and thread it through the handle. Wrap the wire around itself and trim off any excess with the wire cutters.

05

Hammer a long nail into the wall as a hanging hook – the nail should protrude out from the wall so that the teapot will hand straight down and not lean in toward the wall. Position the wire close to the nail head. To adjust the height that the teapot hangs, skip step 3 and adjust the length of the hanging wire before fastening it off on the teapot handle once in position.

Extracts taken from 'Creating the Vintage Look' by Ellie Laycock, £12.99, CICO Books.

Available from all good bookshops or call 01256 302 699 quoting GLR8TW to purchase a copy at the special price of £9.99 including free P&P. cicobooks.co.uk

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Dazzling Another marvellous make for Absolutely’s How To issue. This time courtesy of West Dulwich blogger Cat Greenwood

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DIY demijohn lamp and fabric-covered lampshade

bands around the base before squeezing it into the bottle neck. To secure it all in place wrap a small piece of heat resistant tape along the join - and don't worry if it's a little untidy, because the lampshade will hide it.

STEP 6: Fold over one end of the fabric to create a neat edge.

STEP 7: Then starting on the other

YOU WILL NEED: • Demi-john (check out laboutiquevintage.co.uk/blog for a wide variety) • Plain lampshade • Bottle lamp adaptor - available in any good electrical store • Fabric • Ribbon trim • Paper and fabric scissors • Elastic bands • Lightbulb • Pins • Heat resistant tape • Repositionable spray adhesive • Pencil • A large piece of paper • X-Acto knife

STEP 2: Now comes the fun part - customising your lampshade with fabric. To start, you will need to create a paper pattern for your fabric. Place your lampshade on a large sheet of paper and trace around both the top and bottom edges - it's best to start at the seam of the lampshade so that you have a guide as to where to finish.

edge of the fabric (i.e. the rough edge), and starting at the seam of the lampshade, carefully roll your lampshade across the sticky fabric, smoothing out any wrinkles as you go along.

STEP 3: Add half an inch around the pattern to allow for a small excess, and cut out your pattern.

STEP 8: Using an X-Acto knife, trim off any excess fabric across the inner lip of the lampshade.

STEP 9: Cover up the messy inside edges with a piece of ribbon trim (which you can also spray with the adhesive).

STEP 4: Then pin your pattern to the reverse side of your fabric (just as you would with a sewing pattern) and cut out carefully.

STEP 10: Attach your lampshade to the demi-john lamp base, screw in the lightbulb, and voila - a beautiful glass lamp for next to nothing!

STEP 1: The first step is to put together

your demi-john lamp base. I searched online for lamp adaptors but in the end I found one in my local electrical shop for just a few pounds.

If you find that the lamp adaptor is a bit on the small side - as I did - you can pretend to be MacGyver by wrapping a couple of elastic

STEP 5: Now the messy bit - glueing the fabric to the lampshade. I used a repositionable spray adhesive so that I had time to correct any errors. Spray the reverse of your fabric thoroughly (best to do this bit outside, if you can) and make sure all the edges are fully covered.

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

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HOME & GARDEN CRACKING CROCHET

Become a crochet queen (or king) with Ros Badger’s new book. From cosy socks to colourful throws, the Dulwich local takes you step-by-step through each marvellous make.

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A lick of paint is the quickest way to make battered, old furniture seem brand new (or old-new, or new-old). But before you go diving in and ruin that table granny bequeathed you, take a sec (or a morning) to learn from a master. The Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Beginners Workshop will walk you through all of the intricacies of your first upcycling project, from stripping to stippling, finished off with tea and cake.

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Sarah Gilbert takes a Journey through Khmer Culture in Cambodia

ipping on a ‘Femme Fatale’ – Jackie Kennedy’s favourite mix of champagne, crème de fraise sauvage and Cognac – in the Elephant Bar at Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor in Siem Reap, it was hard to believe that just a few hours earlier we’d been mud-spattered and sticky, scrambling through the Cambodian jungle. We’d been exploring the remote remains of the lost city of Mahendraparvata, which is so lost that it’s still swathed in vegetation.

The hotel opened its doors in 1932 and with its wrought-iron lift, the black and white marble lobby and polished elegant Khmer furniture, has managed to keep much of its French colonial charm, albeit with some contemporary updates.

Siem Reap is the starting point for exploring the dazzling temples of Angkor – the world’s largest complex of sacred temples

and a Unesco World Heritage site – and our days were skilfully planned around early starts, visiting the more popular temples minus the crowds and heat.

Angkor Wat is the jewel in the crown.

Built in the 12th century, it’s believed to be the world’s largest religious building, with one kilometre of bas-reliefs that tell tales from Hindu mythology and the Khmer Empire. But it’s not the only masterpiece: the immense walled city of Angkor Thom is home to the stunning Bayon, its 54 towers each topped with colossal heads depicting four faces of Buddha. Ta Prohm’s crumbling temples are wrapped in the ruthless embrace of strangler figs, and the elaborate carvings of the diminutive Banteay Srei are unmissable.

One afternoon, renowned American photographer John McDermott, whose dramatic black and white prints of Angkor

are for sale in his gallery at Raffles, took us behind the scenes at the atmospheric temple of Preah Khan, where we put his professional tips to good use as we watched the setting sun turn the temple walls to gold, with hardly another tourist in sight.

That evening, the apsaras – the dancers from the celestial Hindu court of Indra – stepped off the temple walls and came to life on the stage in Raffles’ garden, with their glittering costumes and graceful gestures. Khmer is the country’s original culture and can be traced back to the 9th century AD. But in the 1970s, the brutal regime of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge, as well as killing millions of Cambodians, tried to obliterate all traces its artistic, culinary and musical heritage.

The frenetic capital Phnom Penh, may be changing at breakneck speed but The Raffles Hotel Le Royal, built in the 1920s,

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Journey Through Khmer Culture starts from USD 3,187 (GBP 2,073) per person based on two people sharing the tour. This includes 5 nights’ accommodation in Landmark Rooms with Raffles Hotels & Resorts on a bed and breakfast basis; the legendary 24-hour Raffles Butler Service; all activity options and additional meals stated in the itinerary; entrance fees; English speaking local guide and transfers. A 5 Night Suite option (Balcony Suite in Raffles Hotel Le Royal and Personality Suite in Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor) would start from USD 4,230 (GBP 2,752). To book, visit raffles.com.

Thai Airways International (THAI) flies twice daily to Bangkok leading to over 70 countries across five continents. A return flight to Cambodia starts from £808 including taxes and fuel surcharges. THAI constantly has special promotions so check out the website for the latest deals.

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remains a lemongrass-scented haven of colonial sophistication, its lush gardens and swimming pool a peaceful oasis from the chaos of tuk-tuks, motorbikes and cars that choke the streets.

The hotel was once a safe haven for journalists during Pol Pot’s merciless regime. We visited Tuol Sleng, a former school that became the city’s main internment camp, where the cramped cells are still stained with blood. We talked with 72 year-old Bou Meng, one of the few remaining survivors. He was saved by his ability to paint and spent his days replicating a photograph of Pol Pot – his wife was not so lucky. Choeung Ek, 10 miles south of the city, is one of the notorious ‘Killing Fields’ where the Khmer Rouge butchered fellow Cambodians before throwing their bodies into large pits. At its centre stands a 40 metre-high glass stupa, packed with skulls and bones as a testament to the horror.

After a gruesome reminder of the country’s darkest time, a visit to the charity PSE – Pour un Sourire d’Enfant – focussed on a brighter future. Here, we watched a heart-wrenching film about young children forced to forage on a city centre rubbish dump, before it was transformed into a school and training centre, giving even the most disadvantaged the chance of a better life.

Indeed, some of the original children helped by PSE are now at university.

Since the demise of the Khmer Rouge, Cambodians have strived to reignite Khmer culture and Siem Reap is at the heart of the country’s burgeoning arts scene. Now chic boutiques and galleries stock the work of native and expat artists and designers, nurturing local talent and preserving traditional crafts: At Theam’s House, Cambodian artist Lim Muy Theam updates traditional handicrafts with his neon-bright sculptures, while the

French-owned Wa Gallery stocks funky homeware and jewellery from around the region. And a tuk-tuk ride from the centre, Artisans d’Angkor sells beautiful silk clothes, bags and soft furnishings made in its own on-site workshop.

Back at Raffles, the perfect antidote to a long, hot day pounding the pavements and exploring dusty temples was a trip to the spa for a relaxing massage and the traditional Khmer Herbal Body Wrap, which uses local ingredients, such as turmeric, galangal and lemongrass. Later, we indulged in a Khmer feast at the elegant Restaurant Le Grand, and raised a glass to a new chapter in Cambodia’s history.

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State-funded boarding schools are back in fashion with Eton’s headmaster leading the way, reports Amanda Constance

he English boarding school. For many, it’s a term that conjures up Dickensian institutions where the upper classes send their offspring to be trussed up in top hats and tails, deprived of love and decent food, and then released, years later, to run the country.

Tony Little wouldn’t agree.

The headmaster of Eton College is a vociferous advocate of a form of schooling that many regard as archaic. He believes that boarding encourages the development of both self-confidence and a sense of purpose. Though clearly offering an above average education at Eton, the money in question is an awful lot, with basic annual fees coming in at more than £32,000.

But Little believes state-funded boarding schools can deliver much of what Eton can – and for far less money. To that end, he is currently in talks with ministers about the creation of a national network of state boarding schools.

‘In Britain, we have an internationally recognised approach to education through boarding. In the state sector, it has only been in the last year or so that there has been a growing realisation of how well this can work for young people. I think we would benefit nationally from having a good quality boarding network across the country, close to where young people live. With such a network, there’s a good chance exam results would go up.’

At present, there are 34 state boarding schools in Britain. The buzz about opening more can be seen in the marked rise in applications for boarding status from academies, educational charities and free schools. In the first four months of 2013, the State Boarding Schools’ Association (SBSA) said it had received more than 20 applications from those interested in opening new institutions. This compares with

has plans to open a £17m ‘Eton of the state sector’ for 600 inner-city pupils in the village of Stedham, West Sussex.

And next September, Eton will open Holyport College, the first free school sponsored by and modelled on Eton, in the village of Holyport, near Maidenhead, Berkshire. Eight miles away from Eton itself, it will eventually take 225 boarders and 275 day pupils, who will use many of Eton’s facilities, including its magnificent sports grounds.

Not surprisingly, more than 700 families have registered their children – even though some are only two years old.

‘If I could bottle it, what I want to come out of Holyport is exactly what I see here [at Eton],’ says Tony Little. ‘Young people coming out with this sense of self-worth who are going to be engaged citizens, who believe in the art of the possible, who roll up their sleeves and get things done.’

For more information visit sbsa.org.uk

just one application a year in the past five years. These new schools differ from traditional fee-paying boarding schools by charging only the cost of boarding, reducing the demands on parents’ bank accounts from an average of £30k a year to a more manageable £10k.

According to Janette Wallis, senior editor of the Good Schools Guide, the recession is forcing cash-strapped parents to shop around and many ‘feel there are better state opportunities available than in the past.’ Ten thousand a year may still a substantial outlay but it often cancels out childcare costs.

There is also a recognition that boarding has changed

dramatically from the days of ‘fagging and flogging’. The new, modern institutions take pastoral care as seriously as academic achievement and most offer weekly boarding, which can be ‘an attractive proposition for working parents,’ according to Hilary Moriarty, director of the Boarding Schools’ Association.

Three academies opened boarding facilities last year, with five more announcing plans to do the same. The Wellington Academy in Tidworth, Wiltshire, sponsored by the £30,000-a-year Wellington College, also offered boarding places to 100 pupils in 2012. And Durand Academy in Stockwell, southwest London,

YOUNG ENTERPRISE The sky is the limit for inventive Young Enterprise company Altitude, who have won Most Innovative Product in the South London finals. The group hail from Sutton Grammar School and managed to wow the judges with their product GRIP. A nifty little invention, GRIP is a glove that holds your mp3 device, allowing you to exercise freely whilst still having easy access to your music or phone. Ingenious!

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DON’T WORRY HE’LL GROW OUT OF IT… WON’T HE? A sensory profile might sound like something an astrologer tries to sell you, but here Ranji Goodwin tells Absolutely how identifying your child’s can improve their well-being and even their academic performance.

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ost parents in diverse and culturally rich London can, at times and perhaps inadvertently, compare their child with peers. While this is perfectly natural, the comparisons do tend to hone in on weaknesses. ‘Why can’t he sit still? Why can’t she tie her shoelaces? Why doesn’t he like the sand pit? Why won’t she eat Satsuma? Too rough, too timid, hates sport, hates school?

As parents we worry about the repercussions that these difficulties might have in future years. The question is, do we enforce structure from the start - insist that behaviour conforms to ‘norms’ - or should we excuse it as being part of the child’s innate character?

We’re all aware of the importance of a loving environment to grow up in, developing good nutritional habits and the need for active lifestyles, these are parental no brainers. We should, however, also consider a vital component that makes us who we are, our sensory profile.

We all have distinctive sensory preferences that make up our profi les. ‘Sensory processing’ (sometimes called "sensory integration" or SI) is a term that refers to the way the nervous system receives messages from the senses (hearing, vision, touch, movement, body position, smell and taste) and turns them into appropriate motor and behavioural responses. SI helps us to achieve the right level of alertness, excitement, and focus for different tasks. For driving our cars, for example, we need to adjust our brain to be more alert and focused than when we are watching TV. Instinctively adults will hold a young child’s hand on a crossing, because they assume that their

won’t engage in, and the stimulus (or lack of) can make them anxious and off task. Some are overlooked and others get into trouble at school for ‘not listening’.

Behavioural, emotional and socialization problems are not unusual for children that are experiencing SI issues. Kids can spend lot of energy trying to override the sensory feedback that is distracting them. This leads to fatigue and frustration, low selfesteem and at times academic under performance.

Paediatric occupational therapists specialising in SI can, through assessment and therapy, treat the underlying cause of the sensory processing system that is ‘offl ine’.

It is an effective treatment which helps the child achieve a more regulated sensory profi le that remains unique but also allows them to be more open to new experiences – experiences that perhaps they couldn’t or wouldn’t face otherwise. London is a vibrant, diverse city – make sure your children can enjoy it! sensory feedback and judgement are not mature enough to contemplate all the risks and motor planning involved in the task.

Processing information properly allows us to feel safe, which in turn allows us to develop socially and emotionally and to plan and execute tasks efficiently. Kids with skewed profiles can be under or over responsive to sensory stimuli. They may, for example, hate or love certain textures and tastes, they may avoid or seek out opportunities for movement.

They may be wary of or more attracted to sound and light sources.

When this is the case, children can become rigid in what they will and

SI therapists can be accessed privately or through the NHS. Maximum Potential a leading provider of paediatric therapy and educational support in London specialising in sensory integration.

We assess and support young clients who may be experiencing aspects of difficulties in school and or at home and who may or may not have a specific learning difficulty diagnosis.

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Kids in conversation Absolutely hits the playground to catch up with pupils from two local schools...

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irst we sat down with the Herne Hill School Councillors, who kindly answered our questions over lunch in the headteacher’s office.

What is your favourite topic at school?

SAM I like numeracy and working through the maths books JASMINE, OLIVIA AND CAETLINN are enjoying the current topic of the Great Fire of London. Jasmine likes writing a diary as if she were living in London at that time.

Olivia and Caetlinn find it exciting and frightening in equal measure.

LUCA AND WILF both like Art best for the painting, cutting and all the fun they have making things.

What is your favourite book that you have read this term and what did you learn from it?

OLIVIA ‘The Strawberry Jam Pony’. An evil man locks up ponies and an adventure happens to rescue them.

JASMINE ‘The Mixed Up Wishing Well’. People get the wrong wishes so it is funny.

Luca ‘Sam Snowflake’. Sam thinks his dad won’t come back but he comes back with a nice surprise.

Caetlinn. ‘Amelia Jane’. When she is naughty, the toys play tricks on her to pay her back.

SAM ‘The Marvellous Mysterious Book About Nature’. It is full of facts and tells how snakes use their fangs and how animals get their food.

What do you like about your school?

JASMINE people care and share and we do Golden Time.

In Golden Time we spend 20 minutes playing with special games and toys to reward us for being well behaved.

SAM I like the big playground, learning lots of stuff and making friends. We also get some extra playtime if we finish all our work.

OLIVIA kind teachers who teach us to be clever. I also enjoy school trips and performing in school plays.

CAETLINN I love Golden Time.

Together the children all agreed that they liked looking after people, Friday afternoons when they either do field sports or swimming and Molly, the school dog. (Molly is the director’s dog and was in the room when the questions were discussed.)

What are you most proud of that you and your friends and teachers achieved this year at school?

SAM being elected as a School Councillor and playing the cymbal in our performance of the South African National Anthem.

JASMINE the fact that we collect money to buy school uniform for some children in South Africa so they can go to school looking smart.

WILF being elected as a School Councillor by my class even though I only joined Herne Hill School this September. It happened in the first week of school which was very exciting.

The Old Vicarage, 127 Herne Hill SE24; 020 7274 6336; hernehillschool.co.uk

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hen we spoke to a wonderful group from Rosemead Prep School, here's what they told us.

What is your favourite topic at school?

OLIVER Art because there are no complicated rules involved like in English and Maths. You can truly be yourself BEN History because I find it interesting to discover the differences in a time period, such as the Tudors. I remember in Year 4 learning a catchy rhyme to remember the eight wives of Henry V111. History tells the story of us.

ROSIE English because I love writing and reading, right now I am working on a story called ‘Elizabeth’. I am inspired by my English lessons.

What is your favourite book you have read this term and what did you learn from it?

LILY ‘A Dog called Homeless’.

This book was beautiful, heart breaking and wonderful. I learned that talking doesn’t make things happen, however much you want it to.

AMELIA My favourite book I have read this term is ‘Ruby Redfort Take Your Last Breath’.

It widened my vocabulary and informed me on important life skills, such as what to do when one comes face-to-face with a shark.

What do you like about your school?

OLIVER On of things I love about my school is the ever changing lists of subjects and

topics we study each year.

LILY I enjoy Rosemead because it really does make you laugh and smile. With so many clubs and activities to choose, outstanding teachers and music staff available to lead you to academic and musical victory.

Best of all the lunches. I highly recommend the shortbread cookies. A Rosemead child is a happy child!

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

ROSIE What I like about our school is the new art studio.

There is so much space and freedom. It is very decorative and makes you feel like you are in a dream when you walk in. Whenever we are in the art studio I give it my best.

What are you most proud of that you and your friends and teachers have achieved this year at school?

OLIVER Friendships.

LILY The thing I am probably most proud of is all the hard work and results the pupils are teachers achieve.

AVA Since starting this academic year my friends and I have achieved higher marks in our practise tests. The teachers and pupils have identified where we need to improve and that has helped us all gain higher scores.

AMELIA Achieving the role of ‘Chair of School Council.

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

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GREEN FINGERED

Winter is coming, as the Starks of Winterfell might say, but then again, so is spring. And there’s nothing better in spring than enjoying a well-planned garden. This year we’ll be honing our green fingers at Capel Manor College, where along with some beautiful blooms the Garden Design courses have also produced RHS Chelsea Flower Show winners.

EDUCATION NEWS

Crystal Palace Park Open Day 12-4pm on 16 November; capel.ac.uk

SPOTLIGHT ON… THE VILLA

ITS CHRISTMAAAS (ALMOST)

We’ll be getting into the festive spirit a few days early this year (as well as revelling in the feeling of virtuousness that picking up presents in good time will undoubtedly bring on) at Charter School’s Christmas Pop-up Emporium. There’ll be 50 stalls selling vintage clothes, handmade cosmetics, candles and jewellery as well as mulled wine and mince pies. All together now, ‘ding dong merrily on high…’

Christmas Pop-up Emporium all day 28th November; Charter School, Red Post Hill SE24; facebook.com/ thepopupemporium

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Do you know the South African national anthem? Us neither. The children at Herne Hill School would put us all to shame. Since 2005, when the school formed links with Khanya Primary School in Cape Town, the children have been learning more about South African culture. As well as supporting the poor South African school, there have been exchanges between the two which culminated at the beginning of October with the visit of Thandeka Jafta and Myrtle February (pictured above) from the Western Cape Education Department.

This month we’ve been charmed

by The Villa Pre-Prep School and Nursery. The school building is a Victorian house, the playgrounds are walled gardens and the food is all organic and home cooked - heaven. Our favourite lesson?

Same as the kids, drumming!

THE VILLA, 54 Lyndhurst Grove SE15; 0207 703 6216; thevillaschoolandnursery.co.uk

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135,000 college students in the UK are aged over 60

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Edgar Wallace Close, Peckham, SE15 ÂŁ2,200 pcm Beautiful and modern three bedroom townhouse in a gated development situated close to Burgess Park within easy reach of Old Kent transport links. This property features a large eat in kitchen and family room, two bathrooms along with a private garden and garage. Part furnished. EPC rating C. Peckham 020 7635 0034 Email lpe@kfh.co.uk

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Dunstans Road, East Dulwich, SE22 ÂŁ1,800 pcm Beautiful three bedroom house located along a private secluded path off Dunstans Road in East Dulwich. This property is situated in wonderful surroundings and offers stunning views of London. EPC rating D. East Dulwich 020 8299 8980 Email led@kfh.co.uk

Delawyk Crescent, Herne Hill, SE24 ÂŁ2,300 pcm A newly refurbished three bedroom house finished to a high standard throughout. This property is located in a quiet crescent close to Herne Hill and North Dulwich stations and amenities. EPC rating D. East Dulwich 020 8299 8980 Email led@kfh.co.uk

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Vendor Advice Preparation

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hen deciding to sell your home, preparation is an all-important factor and the two elements which deserve your focus are presentation and documentation. First impressions count, so a thorough spring clean can make all the difference. Repainting your doors and mowing your lawn shouldn’t take too much effort and will really help with the presentation of your home, as will clearing clutter and adopting a ‘less is more approach’. Make a point of showcasing your living area and encourage the presence of natural light, which is always key.

Make sure that you ask your agent or a friend for a second opinion to assess the presentation of your property. Secondly, ensure that all your documentation is in place and includes anything which the buyer or their solicitor might ask for such as management company and service charge info if it’s a flat, or details about any extensions or alterations you’ve undertaken. These bits can take time to prepare, so have them in place early to avoid any delays.

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A lovely four/five bedroom Victorian family house with some outstanding original features, in one of the most popular residential roads in East Dulwich.

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he house has spacious rooms throughout and in particular there is a simply stunning kitchen/breakfast room overlooking a landscaped rear garden. The front of the house has off-street parking and a tessellated tiled path leading up to the outer porch. The hallway has fine cornices and mini-corbels and has access to the cellar and a downstairs cloakroom which runs underneath the hall. There is a fabulous double reception room which leads into the huge kitchen/

breakfast room with folding doors leading onto the 58’ rear garden. The first floor comprises of three double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a fourth bedroom/dressing room. The second floor contains a fantastic master bedroom with an ensuite shower room. Situated near Lordship Lane with its main bus routes and within easy reach of East Dulwich BR station (London Bridge), and the wonderful shops, bars and restaurants nearby. The house is also very close to Goodrich School Primary School.

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Upland Road, SE22 £1,250,000 Freehold

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Outrageously Large Living Space £899,950 Copleston Road, SE15 Ref: 8028 This property is currently laid out as 2 flats. If reconfigured into a house you could create a 4 bedroom 3 bathroom property with a massive kitchen/dining/family room in addition to a huge living room. Also a big garden and fabulous location.

• Victorian House • Outrageous Potential • Massive Living Space • 3 Storey • Sensational Bellenden Location • Chain Free

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Good Central Location £675,000 St Francis Road, SE22 Ref: 7851 A brilliant, smartly presented 3 double bedroom Victorian house. This excellent property is in a superb central location in a quiet cul de sac road minutes from East Dulwich train station. It has a fantastic conservatory kitchen leading to a large garden • 3 Bedrooms • Kitchen Dining Room • Beautifully Presented • Laid to Lawn Garden • Superb Location • Period Property

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Much Larger than Average £799,950 Fellbrigg Road, SE22 Ref: 8007 A particularly large and well located 3 double bedroom house. This house has everything and for those that want to extend it’s ideal.

The house is one of the largest 3 bedroom properties in the area already but would benefit even further with an extended kitchen and /or a loft conversion.

• Victorian House • Particularly Spacious • 3 Bedrooms • Large Garden • Big Kitchen Dining Room • Fabulous Character

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Very Spacious Flat £409,950 Heber Road, SE22 Ref: 7910 A spacious 2 double bedroom upper floor flat in a superb central East Dulwich location. The property has a great layout with a good sized living room adjacent to a large kitchen dining room. Smart and neutral decor throughout.

Viewing recommended.

• Period Conversion • 2 Bedrooms • Superb Location • Large Kitchen • Very Light and Airy • Neutral Decor

EPC= C

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A Very Special Apartment £525,000 Champion Hill, SE5 Ref: 3641 A truly amazing opportunity to purchase a rather unique three bedroom apartment in a stylish “art deco” property. In an idyllic setting, high and leafy on Champion Hill. Transport options are in abundance with Denmark Hill train station just minutes away. The vast open spaces of Ruskin Park are just across the road, a wonderful place for kicking back and relaxing if you can tear yourself away from your apartment.

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Reception Room Fitted Kitchen 3 Bedrooms Bathroom/WC Front and Rear Gardens Garage Sought After Location

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Stunning Conversion Flat £249,950 Denmark Hill, SE5 Ref: 3882 A gorgeous apartment with great proportions, boasting huge sash windows to the reception room and bedroom. The apartment enjoys a ‘bonus’ room, which you could use to suit your own needs; it would make a lovely guest room, home office, or media room. You could easily move straight in - unpack your belongings and just enjoy it, as the décor is fresh and neutral, however you have the opportunity to add your own stamp if you wish, but at your own pace.

• Open Plan Reception Room • Quality Fitted Kitchen • Large Double Bedroom • Smart White Bathroom • Occasional Room/Study • Beautifully Presented • Central Location

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Crystal Palace 020 8670 5845

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We Found It - Believe It £169,950 Selby Road, SE20 Ref: 5996 Situated in an attractive Victorian building is this super one bed conversion flat.

Boasting a modern kitchen, three piece bathroom suite, and direct access to the garden from the reception room.

We know you want to move quickly and the property is chain free - call us now if you want to be in with a chance!

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Victorian Conversion Flat Garden Double Bedroom Modern Kitchen Excellent Amenities Chain Free

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Let Your Family Grow OIEO £900,000 Alexandra Drive, SE19 Ref: 6302 This is a great project,and is situated in a much sought after locale. Just a few moments away from the ‘oozingly trendy Triangle’ and Gipsy Hill Train Station. The property itself offers outstanding living space that is simply huge, as is the rear garden. Other features include a basement which could be used as a self contained flat or annex. If you have an extended family, are a DIY enthusiast or investor, call now to book your viewing!

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Victorian House Three Storeys Eight Bedrooms Gipsy Hill Station Large Garden Excellent Amenities

EPC= D

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For Sale

Barry Road, Dulwich SE22

ÂŁ1,175,000 F/H

A stunning, high specification, five double bedroom family home. his magnificent light and airy 1867 villa style house is located on a sought after road in SE22 and has been completely refurbished throughout. his beautiful property also includes a good si e garden with a large home office with shower room at the end of it. Viewing is recommended. Energy Efficiency Rating .

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

Ansdell Road, Nunhead SE15

ÂŁ274,950 L/H

Stunning one double bedroom top oor apartment presented with a sophisticated and charming interior. Property comprises divine lounge with feature fireplace and exposed oorboards, generous double bedroom, light and spacious tiled bathroom as well as si eable kitchen with fitted units, dual aspect windows and space for a dining table. Energy Efficiency Rating D.

Please contact our Peckham office for more information on 020 7771 6777 or email peckham@acorn.ltd.uk

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Oakhurst Grove, Dulwich SE22

ÂŁ1,650 PCM

A truly exceptional two bedroom boutique apartment located on Oakhurst Grove within walking distance of Peckham Rye Park and East Dulwich station. Accommodation is extremely well presented throughout and comprises open plan kitchen/living room, two double bedrooms and three piece bathroom suite. Offered unfurnished and available mid October. Energy Efficiency Rating D.

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

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Extremely spacious one bedroom apartment set within a gated development. Accommodation comprises one double bedroom, open plan kitchen/ lounge, three piece bathroom suite and ample storage. Located on the door step of Surrey Quays and Canary Wharf, this apartment offers exceptional space, unpretentious contemporary living as well as some of the most breathtaking views of the City. Energy Efficiency Rating C.

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have been in the property market for most of my career. My family business is in the restaurant sector, so working face-to-face with the public is something that came naturally to me, and from this experience, coupled with my love of architecture and property, it seemed that estate agency was the perfect fit.

I started out in Notting Hill where I learned the trade, it was a wonderful place to start and a great place to learn given that the competition is high and the majority of properties are leasehold. After a successful five years working there I decided to come back to my natural home of South East London. We opened our first office in Dulwich on Woodwarde Road, which is surrounded by beautiful period houses and has a very nice community feel - a perfect place to start. Honor Oak Park followed soon afterwards, and being only two miles from Dulwich this has allowed us to expand into other areas. Two miles in the opposite direction is the West Dulwich office that offered the final piece in the puzzle to unlock almost all the SE postcodes.

A phenomenal change is the best description for South East London nowadays, it seems it is fast becoming the place to be! With house prices still relatively affordable compared to the rest of London, it seems people are flocking to register from all over, even from North London – which was unheard of in the past.

A major catalyst to this change has got to be down to the introduction of the Overground line, that’s the Orange line or Ginger line as it is affectionately becoming known. If you look at an aerial view of the area, you will notice an abundance of green open spaces, from local parks

such as Dulwich, Peckham Rye and Horniman Gardens to the woodlands of Dulwich Woods and the Forest Hill nature reserve, which, in my opinion, are the hidden gems of our area.

Good schools and a great local community are other reasons people are flocking to this area, and people here all seem to be interconnected in one way or another. The normal six degrees of separation is more like four here! Being close to Kent and the coast also has its benefits; flying down to the Garden of England for a weekend can take less than an hour.

As a big foodie, my favourite places tend to involve anywhere that sells food! For good oriental cuisine the Begging Bowl in Bellenden Road has to be up there, with a good selection of dishes that are full of flavour and colour.

Although there is usually a waiting list to be seated at the Victoria Inn pub, the wonderful food makes the wait much easier to bear.

The best gastro pub grub for me has to be the Palmerston on Lordship Lane, a favourite of mine for lunches with clients and suppliers. I am also a fan of our local delis, La Gastronomia and Hills and Parks, they are literally next door to all three of our offices, which makes lunchtime great fun.

Due to growing up in South East London I have a vast knowledge of the area, I spent my early days in Blackheath, and the Village effect took to my heart from a very early age. I guess Dulwich and its surrounding areas remind me of my fond childhood memories.

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External shot of Tintagel Close, a property recelntly marketed by Acorn.

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Martin Speed

Branch Manager of Acorn, East Dulwich � 020 8516 3666; acorn.ltd.uk

Most satisfying transaction I’ve had : An owner that suffered quite a severe stroke was desperate to sell and move home to Cyprus to be with his wife. We were delighted to help him move, while also achieving a great price for him.

Most Interesting property I’ve been involved with: We marketed a Chapel conversion recently combining the traditional features of a grade II listed building, including high vaulted ceilings, oak beams and stained glass windows with stunning contemporary finishes.

The property I’d most like on our books: There is a big shortage of 3 and 4 bedroom period

Julian Hill

Director of Elysian Finance on fixing your interest rates � 020 8676 5090; elysianfinance.co.uk

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s interest rates continue to be at their all time low, with lenders competing for business and offering more competitive rates the decision to have a fixed or floating interest rate has become increasingly more confusing. The Bank of England in their forward guidance have suggested that interest rates will continue at their present level

(From right to left): Claire Empson and her two sons, Eric Purnell - EPDec, Elaine Standish - Heber P&F committee member and her son.

House D Hunting houses, and garden flats in East Dulwich and the surrounding areas. We are selling these within days of instruction.

Most unusual interior: A house with almost every wall painted in a different bright colour, and the centre of the lounge being a raised disco dance floor. Definitely a property we had to sell to buyers prepared to use their imagination.

I never thought I’d see: While showing a client a house, we opened a wardrobe to look at storage space, and were shocked to find someone curled up sleeping there on a small mattress.

for at least the next two years whilst the US Federal Reserve have indicated that they will taper quantitative easing putting an upward pressure on interest rates. The recent commencement of the second phase of the “Help to buy” scheme will further relieve any potential increase in interest rates. On the other hand fixing your interest rates will help you budget and give you peace of mind and there is a belief that interest rates won’t fall any lower. However, you should be watchful of any early repayment penalty as these can be penal. You should also decide how long you plan to stay in your home as this will influence the period of any fixed rate.

aisylets is one of the major sponsors of the refurbishment of the dilapidated caretaker’s cottage within the grounds of Heber Primary School. The redevelopment of the School House has been an ambition of the Parents and Friends Group for some years and will provide dedicated space for small group work. It will be used by learning mentors during school hours, for afterschool clubs and lunchtime activities.

Claire Empson of Daisylets comments, “Th is is an important local project and one very close to my heart. My two boys have been at the school for the last 7 years and I’ve always wondered what would happen to the building. It was not deemed safe enough to use for classes and demolishing it was apparently not an option either, so I’m delighted that it will now become a usable space again, and I have pledged to supply a contactor to decorate the School House throughout. The extra space is very much needed as Heber is oversubscribed, and the afterschool activities have been quite limited up to now due to lack of free classrooms. I’m very proud to be part of this project, which will give a boost to extra curricular clubs and the SEN help that future children will be able to experience at Heber School.” The refurbishment of the schoolhouse would not be possible without the support of local businesses who donated goods, services or discounted items. The Parents and Friends of Heber School would like to thank Bells Kitchens and Baths, Daisylets, Eddec, Whites, Coopers Electrical, Ultimate Heating, Dulwich Floors, AT Flooring and Runcent Joinery. Please contact news@heberparents. org if you are a local business that can help by donating goods or services.

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Kevin Harford

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oving from the busy summer market into the autumn market demand for rental property has remained particularly strong with high levels of new tenants looking for good quality property across South East London.

The strongest demand is for property in the areas around train stations with tenants looking for quicker journey times to central London stations, alongside this areas like Dulwich, East Dulwich, Peckham Rye and Camberwell have seen new shops, restaurant and pubs opening which appeal strongly to the young, professional tenants. Rental prices continue to rise in these areas with prices rising ahead of inflation due to this demand. An increase in tenancy lengths has also been seen where tenants are looking to greater security once they have found the right property. These trends look set to continue through the autumn market.

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aart in Crystal Palace has been inundated by house purchasers keen to take advantage of the Government’s newly extended Help to Buy scheme.

Purchasers now only need a minimum deposit

T rural setting in urban east Dulwich. Th is fabulous big house is situated down a countrified unmade road and over looks the open expanses of a golf course and reservoir.

The property has a garage and off street parking. The house also has a large and green front garden as well as a big open aspect rear garden which is particularly leafy.

Homestall Road, SE22£715,000 Freehold.

he lettings market in East Dulwich continues to grow and we have seen a 35% increase in tenants looking to rent in the area. Many tenants are choosing to move to East Dulwich from South West and North London and as a result of the increased demand, prices have risen by around 8% in the past year. The area has a wonderful village feel and a great sense of community, with an array of boutique shops, restaurants and vast amounts of greenery.

One and two bedroom flats close to the station tend to be the most sought after in addition to the large family homes, which are in close proximity to the many excellent schools in East Dulwich.

of 5%, which means more people than ever can now obtain a mortgage. The required deposit for an average mortgage will reduce from £33,948 to £7,218 nationally, and from over £60,000 in London to £12,800, according to Spicerhaart and CML data. Paul Smith, haart Chief Executive, said: “We’re one of the first agencies to respond to the Government’s change in legislation by having Help to Buy advisers in all our branches.

“As such, we’ve seen incredible interest from people wanting to get on or move up the ladder, making this our busiest October for nine years.

This means there has never been a better time to sell, as second steppers recognise there’s a lot of pent up demand from first time buyers.” The new scheme now includes all properties, old and new, with the Government underwriting the lender’s risk by being a guarantor for up to 15% of the loan.

In both cases, the purchaser will need a minimum deposit of 5% of the purchase price and funds are also required to cover stamp duty, legal fees and moving costs. Borrowers will have to meet the scheme’s various requirements. Properties bought for investment purposes are excluded.

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Letting Manager at Bushells, Dulwich

Lettings Manager at Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, East Dulwich

THE BEST OF DULWICH VILLAGE Annual price increase: 10% | Average house price: £677,602 (Zoopla) KFH in conjunction with Zoopla.co.uk has compiled a selection of London village guides and found that living in or near to a village in London can typically command a premium in the region of 51%. Each month we’ll feature one of those villages, and this month we’re focusing on Dulwich Village.

£1,999,995 F/H BURBAGE ROAD, DULWICH VILLAGE, SE24 A stunning 5 bedroom family home that is finished to the highest standard, it boasts a wealth of features throughout, and is situated in the heart of Dulwich Village. The property provides 2,392 sq ft of living space arranged over three floors and offers three reception rooms, an eat in kitchen, 100ft rear garden and off street parking. � KFH Dulwich Village: 020 8299 4499; kfh.co.uk

Dulwich Village is one of the few inner London areas that still retains its traditional village look – in fact it has remained largely unchanged in over one hundred years.

Complete with 18th century houses and 19th century cottages, the area’s heritage is clearly evident with the original village stocks, an old signpost, a milestone and a toll gate and as a result is now a designated Conservation Area. This exclusive and upmarket village has a charming, old world

atmosphere with mature chestnut trees, leafy streets, white picket fences and a great choice of independent shops, boutiques and restaurants. All of this plus great schools and more than 72 acres of green space in Dulwich Park makes it very popular among families.

Interesting Fact : Dulwich Village is home to the last remaining tollgate in London which has been in existence since 1789.

Transport links:

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North Dulwich rail station (zone 2) Bus routes: P4

Dulwich Hamlet Junior School Dulwich College

For more information visit www.kfh.co.uk/ village-guides

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Barry Road, East Dulwich, SE22 £1,175,000 - Freehold

This previously (and undeservedly) unloved, pretty Victorian home has been revamped by one of East Dulwich’s most inspired development companies. Features include an extended contemporary kitchen/breakfast room with a fully fitted Italian kitchen, Italian bathroom with porcelain tiles, solid 18 mm thick wooden flooring and cinema room with 55” LED screen with cinema sound system.

Some further benefits include solid limestone flooring in the kitchen and day room with underfloor heating, cinema room and master bedroom and WiFi speakers in most of the rooms in the house, all of which are controlled by a mini iPad.In the garden you will find an insulated 6m by 3.8m garden house with porcelain flooring and fully opening bi-folding doors, central heating, shower room with basin and W.C Located equidistantly between Dulwich library and Peckham Rye. Dulwich Village offers an array of excellent private schools, shops, the famous picture gallery and popular golf course.

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Spotlight on Brixton THROUGH THE KEYHOLE...

Nursery Road, SW9 £750,000 Freehold

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superb double fronted Edwardian family house conveniently located for Herne Hill and North Dulwich stations, as well as all the renowned Dulwich schools. The house has great accommodation with five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a superb kitchen/breakfast room.

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This delightful ‘double room’ has a large window lighting up the beautiful feature fireplace and the wood flooring provides a warm and natural feel.

Public Knowledge Nick Baer Director, Keating Estates � 020 7720 2113;

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Sudbourne Primary, which is for children from nusery age to eleven, is rated outstanding by Ofsted.

As is Corpus Christi School, which also takes children of similar ages.

The Ritzy is one of the best independent cinemas in London. It shows both mainstream and art house films and there’s also a great bar inside. Brixton Art Gallery is also well worth a visit too!

There are great free jazz nights at the Effra Tavern on the corner of Kellett and Effra Roads. Wander through Brixton’s bustling outdoor markets, which sell all kinds of weird and wonderful foods from around the globe.

Brixton Recreation Centre boasts state-of-the-art gym facilities.

Brockwell Park is home to the ever-popular lido, or you can just take a leisurely stroll around the walled gardens.

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RODWELL ROAD, SE22 £1,100,000 F/H

UPLAND ROAD, SE22 £1,100,000 F/H

HILLCOURT ROAD, SE22 £999,950 F/H

flexible living space with an open plan kitchen/dining/

large family kitchen side return with bi-fold doors out

property offers double reception, family kitchen diner,

reception area and doors out onto a private garden,

onto garden, double reception, five double bedrooms,

large basement with utility room, 4 bedrooms and two

four double bedrooms, study/fifth bedroom, separate

one with luxury en-suite bathroom with Japanese style

bathrooms. The house is situated on a quiet residential

reception and master suite with en-suite bathroom.

oversized bathtub and walk in wardrobe.

road close to local primary schools and the park.

IVYDALE ROAD, SE15 £669,950 F/H

PELLATT ROAD, SE22 £669,950 F/H

JERNINGHAM ROAD, SE14 £625,000 L/H

offered to the market chain free. The property offers a

3 bedroom half house. The property offers 2 double

with private section of garden. The property is split

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bedrooms, one single bedroom, reception, modern

over three floors and offers three double bedrooms,

doors out onto a good sized sunny garden, three double

kitchen and 2nd reception / breakfast room. Offered

huge reception, big eat in kitchen diner, three double

bedrooms and a family bathroom.

chain free.

bedrooms, bathroom and large section of garden.

BARRY ROAD, SE22, £550,000 F/H

TRESCO ROAD, SE15 £599,950 F/H

UNDERHILL ROAD, SE22 £879,950 F/H

plan kitchen reception with floor to ceiling bi fold doors

property has a double reception and kitchen with doors

four double bedrooms, large family bathroom, double

leading out onto a private garden. Upstairs are two

out onto a large garden. The master bedroom has built-

reception and modern kitchen diner with doors leading

double bedrooms and a beautiful bathroom. Located

in wardrobes, there is a modern bathroom and study/

onto a good sized garden. The property is well located

close to Peckham Rye Park, local pubs and shops.

nursery area with stairs up to a loft room.

close to local shops, schools and the park.

Four/five bedroom house offering a huge amount of

Three double bedroom Victorian terraced house being

Recently refurbished coach house with large open

Five double bedroom semi-detached house offering a

A fantastic newly refurbished and extended Victorian

Two bedroom house with additional loft room. The

Four bedroom semi-detached Victorian house. The

A stunning super- sized three bedroom maisonette

Four double bedroom town house. The property offers

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£2,650,000

A quite unique property set on the edge of Belair Park and originally the stables and servants accommodation for Belair House. This is a very large house with the main house including the north wing being 4,828 sq ft (448.52 sq m) with an additional 2,412 sq ft in the cellar and the studio has 319 sq ft (29.64 sq m). There are 6 Bedrooms, Double Reception Room; Kitchen, Studio, Conservatory, Cellar and Garden 101’9” x 97’9” (31.01 x 29.79m). The property has been significantly extended by the current owner however the works remain uncompleted allowing scope for a new owner to complete what will be a remarkable family house. EPC : E

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£1,495,000

Beautiful double fronted semi detached family house with extensive accommodation over three floors and a really lovely, and very large, rear garden. The property has well proportioned rooms with excellent ceiling height and is spacious with a GIA of about 3005 sq ft (279.16 sq m). There are 6 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Double Reception, Kitchen, Attic Storage, 2 Storage, Dining Room, Cellar and Garden Approx. 150’ x 37’ (45.72 x 11.28m) EPC : E

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COLLEGE ROAD SE21

RED POST HILL SE21

Joint Sole Agents £2,900,000 Double fronted semi detached neo Georgian family house (2967 sq ft/275.63 sq m) with 6 Bedrooms; Bathroom; 3 Shower Rooms; 2 Reception Rooms; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; OSP; Garage and Rear Garden 143’ x 41’ (43.59m x 12.50m). EPC : E

Sole Agents £2,500,000 Detached double fronted Edwardian family house with a GIA of 4634 sq ft (430.50 sq m). There are 7 Bedrms; 3 Bathrms (1 ens); Separate W.C; 5 Reception Rms; Kitchen/Breakfast Rm; Conservatory; Utility; Off Street Parking and Rear Garden 105’ x 76’ (32m x 23.16m). EPC : E

FRANK DIXON WAY SE21

ALLEYN ROAD SE21

Sole Agents £2,350,000 Detached double fronted family house with a GIA of about 2504 sq ft (232.62 sq m). There are 5 Bedrooms; 2 Bathrooms; Drawing Room; Music Room; Study; Kitchen/Orangery; Cloakroom/W.C; Garage and Rear Garden 118’33” x 53’9” (36.04m x 16.38) EPC : E

Sole Agents £2,500,000 Detached family house with a GIA of 3481 sq ft (323.38 sq m). There are 5 Bedrms; Bathroom; 2 Ens Shower Rms; 3 Reception Rms; Conservatory; Kitchen/Dining Rm; Utility Room; Games Rm; 2 Cloakrooms/W.C; Shed; Off Street Parking and Rear Garden 115’ x 68’ (35.05 m x 20.73m) EPC: E

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TURNEY ROAD SE21

Sole Agents £1,495,000 Substantial family home with a GIA of about 4018 sq ft (373.27 sq m). There are 6 Bedrooms; 2 Bathrooms (1 ens); Ens Shower Room; 3 Receptions; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Laundry/Utility Room; Cloakroom/W.C; Garage; OSP and Rear Garden. EPC : E

Sole Agents £1,575,000 An Edwardian semi detached house with a Gross Internal Area of about 2050 sq ft (190.45 sq m). There are 5 Bedrooms; 2 Bath/Shower Rooms; Kitchen/Dining Room and Rear Garden 47’6” x 24’ (14.48 x 7.32m) EPC : D

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PROPERTY OF THE MONTH / DULWICH OFFICE

FRANK DIXON WAY, SE21 7ET

£4,000 PCM

Lovely 4 bedroom detached home offering lots of living accommodation with a large rear garden and neatly manicured front lawn. Situated on one of Dulwich Village’s premier streets.

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FAIRLAWN PARK, SE26 £390,000 L/H

DUNCOMBE HILL, SE23 £1,850 PCM

Lovely three bedroom Victorian terraced family home within

A stunning 3 bedroom apartment set on the top floors of a beautiful

close proximity to Sydenham station.

Victorian house with views over London.

Dulwich Office

Honor Oak Park Office

EBSWORTH STREET, SE23 £1,650 PCM

CULVERLEY ROAD, SE6  £2,600 PCM

Well presented two double bedroom half house situated in the

Completely refurbished 6 bedroom semi-detached period property set

popular Honor Oak area close to Honor Oak Park station and

in the popular Catford Conservation Area.

the local shops.

Honor Oak Park Office

Honor Oak Park Office

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PROPERTY OF THE MONTH / WEST DULWICH OFFICE

ILDERSLY GROVE, SE21 8EU

£1,200,000

F/H

Situated in a quiet backwater of West Dulwich, yet only a few paces from all of the amenities and a 5 minute walk from West Dulwich station (Victoria) is this handsome and statuesque detached period villa.

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HUNTERS MEADOW, SE19  £275,000 L/H

ST. JULIAN’S FARM ROAD, SE27  £575,000 F/H

Generously proportioned one bedroom flat presented in excellent

Exceptional new build three bedroom family home thoughtfully

condition having been recently renovated throughout with no

designed and will be finished to an exceptional standard. No onward

onward chain.

chain.

West Dulwich Office

West Dulwich Office

TFF, 148 CLIVE ROAD, SE21  £475,000 F/H

ST. JULIAN’S FARM ROAD, SE27  £899,950 F/H

Breathtaking two bedroom first floor flat located offering gorgeously

STUNNING four double bedroom semi-detached house that has been

equipped open-plan living.

the subject of a recent top spec overhaul successfully blending period charm with a modern style.

West Dulwich Office

West Dulwich Office

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Market Comment

COMMUNITY

NEWS Trevor Cain

Associate Director at Pedder, Dulwich Village � 020 8659 0220; pedderproperty.com

Pedder & Cancer Research UK Pub Quiz

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e had a great turnout at our Pub Quiz held on 10th October at the Dulwich Woodhouse on Sydenham Hill. The evening raised over £300 for Cancer Research UK and was a wonderful evening for all our staff to get together.

Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Golf Club

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uring the last 4 years Pedder’s sponsorship of Dulwich & Sydenham Golf Club has helped continue with vital course improvements to ensure that it’s always in excellent condition.

Pedder also sponsor our junior teams and this year one team has reached the semi-final of a major Surrey knockout competition for the first time. We are delighted to be partners with Pedder and hope that it continues well into the future.– Michael Sawicki, Club Manager. dulwichgolf.co.uk

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ulwich has long been seen as a green oasis in South East London offering a true ‘village’ feel. Families are attracted to this beautiful area to take advantage of the outstanding schools and green spaces. As a result, properties set within catchment areas for good schools hold a premium with prices rising in prime locations year on year. Dulwich benefits from being an established area where there is high confidence in the stability of the

market making it an incredibly popular location.

Housing stock in Dulwich Village ranges from smaller Victorian cottages to substantial detached dwellings, all of which are in high demand. West Dulwich is an area that has seen a huge increase in popularity in the past year due to the excellent transport links and a good range of properties attracting both first time buyers and families alike. The new Help to Buy scheme launched by the government is likely to further fuel demand for properties in the area. The outlook for the local property market remains bullish. Pedder have achieved record prices for many properties sold throughout the area this year and this trend is likely to continue into 2014.

Friends of Brockwell Park

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very fourth Sunday during September – March you have a chance to help conserve and beautify Brockwell Park.

On Sunday 24th November there will be bulb planting taking place in the Walled Garden. The ‘Dig the Park’ horticultural conservation programme ranges across pruning, planting, and trimming all to improve growth and natural habitat for wildlife. Hot soup & biscuits provided! brockwellpark.com

St Christopher’s Hospice Christmas Festival

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n Saturday 30th November (11-3pm) St Christopher’s Hospice in Sydenham will be holding their Christmas Festival. The event will include stalls, entertainment, refreshments, prizes, and, of course, a visit from Father Christmas! Last year the Hospice raised over £10,000 and by sponsoring the Festival again this year we are hoping they can beat this for 2013! pedderproperty.com

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Dulwich Common SE21

£920,000

Cityview Court SE22

£375,000

A very well presented four double bedroom semi-detached house, benefiting from a double garage, off street parking and a 96ft private south facing garden. EPC = E

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

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Landells Road SE22

Crebor Street SE22

£440,000

£459,950

A very well presented two double bedroom with a private garden offered to the market with no onward chain. This property is bright, airy & is located in a sought after street in East Dulwich close to all the popular shops, bars & restaurants on Lordship Lane. EPC = D

A bright, airy and very well presented two bedroom maisonette offered to the market with no onward chain and a share of the freehold. This property has been decorated to a high standard and benefits from a large reception room, two bedrooms and a spacious eat in kitchen/diner leading onto the garden. EPC = C

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Netherby Road SE23

£599,950

A four double bedroom semi detached house with off street parking & a large private garden. This spacious house is split over three floors & offers over 1200 sqft of living space. Comprising a large kitchen/diner, reception room leading on to a bright conservatory which leads on to a very well kept decking area & a private 57” garden, two bathrooms including 1 en-suite & a downstairs WC. EPC = C

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Court Lane, SE21

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ouble fronted detached family house in this excellent residential road moments from Dulwich Park.

The property provides spacious family accommodation having been extended at first floor level and into the loft and with the former garage converted to a playroom.

There may be scope for further extension to the rear subject to the necessary consents.

£1,495,000 Harvey & Wheeler � 020 8693 4321; harveywheeler.com

Shenley Road, SE5

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Hillcourt Road, SE22

Barry Road, SE22

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his elegant four bedroom, two bathroom Victorian house with cellar & large garden is laid out over three levels and is set on a popular residential street in Camberwell. It benefits from double-glazing throughout as well as wood flooring, underfloor heating and a lovely wood burning fireplace.

beautifully presented four bedroom semi-detached Victorian house with fantastic private landscaped garden and architecturally designed garden room. The property also offers a double reception with period fireplaces, family kitchen/diner, a large basement with utility room and two bathrooms.

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his pretty Victorian home has been revamped by one of East Dulwich’s most inspired development companies. Features include a fully fitted Italian kitchen, Italian bathroom with porcelain tiles, solid wood flooring and cinema room with 55” LED screen.

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Spotlight on SE22: Average asking price - £636,217Average asking rents - £1,689 pcmAverage property value - £513,540

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Alleyn Park, Dulwich £2,200,000 An attractive detached house, comprising 5 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, breakfast room and spacious reception hall. Externally there is a large double length garage to the side of the house, 200’ rear garden and a front garden with large drive providing off street parking for several cars. EPC: (E).

Please contact our Dulwich Village Office on 020 8299 0922

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Camberwell Road, East Dulwich ÂŁ1,350,000 5 double bedroom town house located on Camberwell Grove. Arranged over five floors with a lovely secluded garden and magnificent roof terrace. The property is finished to a very high specification comprising; 5 bedrooms, a beautiful kitchen/breakfast room, 2 bathrooms, a double reception room and a cloakroom. EPC: (D).

Please contact our East Dulwich Office on 020 8299 3721

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Edward Road, Penge ÂŁ399,950 Two bedroom cottage within a quaint location known as The Alexandra Conservation area in Penge. Offering reception space spanning the length of the property, a kitchen/breakfast room opening onto a rear extension and landscaped garden designed using raw materials. Well located for access to Penge East/West and Sydenham stations. EPC: (D).

Please contact our Sydenham Office on 020 8659 0220

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Shardcroft Avenue, Herne Hill ÂŁ1,950,000 An exceptional double fronted semi-detached house. Offering over 2,800 sq ft, the property is immaculately presented and comprises three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, cellar, 6 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and to the rear a 60ft South facing garden. EPC: (E).

Please contact our Herne Hill Office on 020 7738 5926

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Ringmore Rise, Forest Hill ÂŁ899,950 Detached house offering a 180 degree view of the London skyline. The property comprises two large reception rooms, fitted kitchen, utility room/ work shop, modern bathroom and en suite to one of the 4 bedrooms. There is also a large garden studio. The property benefits further from a landscaped 76 ft rear garden, off street parking and garage. EPC: (E).

Please contact our Forest Hill Office on 020 8314 4070

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Crystal Palace Park Road, Sydenham ÂŁ425,000 A stunning and beautifully presented two bedroom first floor Victorian conversion which overlooks Crystal Palace Park.

With many of the original period features, this property includes a share of the freehold, communal rear garden and residential Parking and is located near excellent transport links from Penge West, Anerley and Crystal Palace. EPC: (E).

Please contact our Crystal Palace Office on 020 8670 7160

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Anerley Park, Crystal Palace Prices from ÂŁ525,000 2no 3/4 bedroom semi-detached houses with parking. En suite shower rooms to master bedrooms. The houses are located close to Crystal Palace Park with excellent transport links. Penge West station (ELL) is nearby, with London Bridge and Canada Water within 20 minutes; and from Penge East the journey to Victoria takes 17 minutes. (Images for marketing purposes only).

Please contact our New Homes Office on 020 7783 6839

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Lennard Road, Beckenham ÂŁ310,000 Newly converted, high specification 2 bedroom apartments with excellent transport links into London from Penge East and New Beckenham stations. Ideally located to benefit from East London Line extension and from Penge East the journey to Victoria takes just 17 minutes. (Images for marketing purposes only).

Please contact our New Homes Office on 020 7783 6839

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