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CONTENTS OCTOBER 2010

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The must-see events of this month

12 HORNE OF PLENTY

Mat Horne on acting, music and...herons

16 SPIRIT OF THE CITY

Follow us on a London Ghost Walk

33 SWINGERS IN THE CITY Your guide to this seasons best bags

34 WHAT LIES BENEATH Our underwear fashion shoot

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The all- new pub is revealed

60 ISLINGTON ARTS & DESIGN FAIR Four weekends of exhibitions

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his being my first editor’s letter, I suppose it’s only natural that I begin by admitting I’m thrilled to bits at the prospect of life with The City and Angel. Having celebrated its first birthday this summer, the magazine seems to have hit its stride and I’m glad to join at such an exciting time, as we make the transition from fledgling publication to your premier local lifestyle guide.

And what better area to serve than Islington? We are the lucky occupants of a unique position in London’s colourful cultural tapestry. Islington combines the energy and bustle of the city with a strong and distinct sense of community, and although I’m already a big fan of the area, I can’t wait to find out what it’s all about from an editor’s point of view. Already, planning and putting together my first issue has reinforced my interest in and enthusiasm for the local area - and that enthusiasm is only heightened by the fact that I get to share every experience and discovery with you.

You might see some of this spirit coming through in our pieces this month - and ‘spirit’ is the right word, because one of my first moves has been to embark on a fright-fest-cumhistory-lesson by way of a London Ghost Tour (p16 fantastic and highly recommended). I also dropped in on a Step ‘n’ Tone class courtesy of SequinPark gym for women (p26) and interviewed actor, comedian and Islington resident Mat Horne (p12) about everything from Gavin and Stacey to herons. I’m also very proud to share with you our lingerie fashion shoot (p34), featuring underwear from Bordello and jewellery from Krausz Design, all presented in deliciously Hitchcockian style.

Anyway, that’s all from me for now. I hope you enjoy this, my first issue, and look forward to the next as much as I am…

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A chance to see the Emmy, Golden Globe a nd BAFTA award-winning co-creator of The Office and Extras who returns to Jackson’s Lane to try out new material for a forthcoming stand up show.

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WORLD PREMIERE OF DAVID MAMET’S ‘HOUSE OF CARDS’ RUNS 9TH SEPTEMBER – 6 NOVEMBER, ALMEIDA THEATRE, ALMEIDA STREET, LONDON, N1 1TA

The renowned American author, playwright and screenwriter, David Mamet received the Pulitzer Prize for Glengarry Glen Ross and Tony Award nominations for Glengarry Glen Ross and Speed-the-Plow. As a screenwriter, he has been Oscar nominated for TheVerdict and Wag the Dog. He also wrote the screenplay for The Postman Always Rings Twice and The Untouchables. Now Islington’s Almeida Theatre is bringing the world premiere of ‘House of Cards’ to the stage throughout the month of October and into the early part of November.

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Frieze Art Fair features over 150 of the most exciting contemporary art galleries in the world. The fair also includes specially commissioned artists’ projects, a prestigious talks programme and an artist-led education schedule. On Saturday, 16 October ‘Frieze Music’ goes to Shoreditch Church for a performance by Baby Dee, a classically trained harpist and pianist, who will play with The Elysian Quartet, one of the UK’s most innovative young ensembles.

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COUNTERFEIT CLOTHING WILL HELP FAMILIES IN ISLINGTON

Fake designer clothing seized in Islington has been given to a charity that supports disadvantaged people.

Brand new counterfeits of top-end brands - worth more than £500,000 if genuine - were seized during enforcement by Islington Council’s trading standards team.

Legal action over the fakes, which included brands such as Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and Victoria Beckham, has now ended and instead of being thrown out the clothes have been put to good use with a charity which provides ethical solutions for counterfeit clothing. Volunteers from the charity will remove the fake logos so the clothes can be given away to people in need. Some will be brought back to Islington, and others given away across Britain and overseas.

FOOD WASTE RECYCLING COMES TO THOUSANDS ON ISLINGTON’S ESTATES Thousands more residents on Islington’s estates will soon be able to recycle their food waste instead of sending it to landfill.

Households are being given small brown kitchen caddies with cornstarch liners to collect their old teabags, vegetable peelings, scraps and other waste food. When the bags are full, residents can tie them and put them into larger brown bins on estates for collection. The new scheme will reach around 10,000 homes.

Recycling food waste helps cut odour and mess in household rubbish bins, reduces expensive landfill bills for taxpayers and produces compost – which is then reused in Islington’s parks. It even helps to combat climate change, by cutting methane emissions produced by rotting food in landfill sites.

Councillor Paul Smith, Islington Council’s Executive Member for Environment, said: “This brings food waste recycling to thousands of Islington’s residents who have not been offered this chance in the past.

It’s easy, convenient, and as well as helping the environment and making compost for Islington’s parks, it should help keep household bins cleaner. I’m very pleased that so many more people on our estates will now be able to recycle food waste, a service which many other residents already enjoy.”

Among the first estates to benefit will be Quaker Court, New Orleans, Hornsey Road Baths, Wedmore Street and Upper Hilldrop.

Food waste that can be recycled includes fruit and vegetables; meat and fish (whether raw or cooked – but not bones and carcasses); dairy products; bread, cakes and pastries; rice, pasta and beans; and old tea bags and coffee grounds.

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f you’re of the mind to do a little celeb-spotting, one of Britain’s hottest young actorsslash-comedians-slash-DJs would probably be a prime target. But where to find such prey? Most of us would head for the traditional haunts of the trendy and well-connected: members bars, exclusive nightclubs, film sets and possibly (depending on their reputation) the occasional drying-out clinic. Whatever the list of locations in the average star-spotter’s mental notebook, it’s probably safe to say the heronry in Regent’s Park isn’t one of them. Which is just one of the things that marks Islington resident Mat Horne out as a star with a difference.

Right from the start I had the impression that, although Horne might like to party and seems to know all the right people, he’s unassuming really: a man who knows what he likes but probably doesn’t much like talking about it. But I’d spotted him in the VIP area at Reading Festival back in August and thought music might be a good place to start – Horne is often papped with music stars, presents at music award shows, has starred in a music video and is a keen DJ. So has he been to many music festivals this year? “Ooft, a fair few, I jumped on the Maccabees’ tour bus as they’re good friends and did Leeds and Reading. I did Glastonbury, Wireless and Bestival.

I’m not mad on festivals, but the music is important to me.”

It was the Maccabees’ single No Kind Words that saw Horne starring in a music video back in 2009, and his enthusiasm for the collaboration is still clear: “Orlando [the band’s frontman) is a wonderful multi-faceted artist. He came up with the treatment and asked me to be in it after I’d been hassling him for ages to be in one of his videos – he just gave in eventually!”

It’s not just close friends that are currently on rotation on Mat’s ipod though, and he goes on to tell me of his love for bands such as No Age, Sleigh Bells, Kisses, Zola Jesus, Delorean and Here We Go Magic. When he speaks of seeing Swedish electronic artist Fever Ray live recently, his excitement is evident – he pronounces the show ‘unreal’.

It’s this knowledge of and passion for

new music that serves Horne so well in his DJing pursuits: he currently runs a highly successful club night called ‘Session’, which takes place every third Saturday of the month at The Queen of Hoxton in Shoreditch. In fact, the night has proven such a hit that Horne has been invited to take it on the road, visiting cities across the country and showcasing the bands and DJs closest to his heart.

I put it to him that his musical interests must have influenced his decision to act in BBC2’s Worried About the Boy, a one-off drama about the lives and loves of ‘80s pop legends Culture Club which aired back in May. Cast as the band’s drummer Jon Moss, Horne was delighted to be involved in the production.

“This was a script I simply had to do when I read it. I’d always wanted to play someone real and because it was musicrelated, I wanted to do it so much.

It was received really well and I’m very proud of it.”

But these are recent triumphs – Horne first appeared on our screens in The Catherine Tate Show, most famously as the patient grandson to Tate’s vulgar Nana. Tate had seen Mat’s comedy performance at the 2000 Edinburgh Festival and was so impressed she personally invited him to take the role. The show’s huge success then led to numerous other opportunities for Horne, including

playing the character of Ben in the hit Channel Four series Teachers and, eventually, the role for which he is best known today: Gavin in the BBC’s Gavin and Stacey.

The Gavin and Stacey story hardly needs to be retold: from humble beginnings, the show went to amass a huge cult following before making the jump to mainstream success.

Suddenly Horne, alongside co-star and the show’s co-creator James Corden (who plays Smithy), was a household name. What’s more, the pair soon followed the sitcom with their own well-received sketch show, Horne & Corden. Still, Horne doesn’t think of them as ‘a comic duo per se’, though he points out that they get along great and are good friends. They must be: they’ve also worked on presenting jobs together (Big Brother’s Big Mouth for one) and even a feature film, 2009’s comedyhorror Lesbian Vampire Killers.

At the age of 31, Horne’s list of achievements is already impressive, and I wonder how he feels about his work, which is nothing if not diverse.

Does he see a discernible difference between acting and comedy?

“To me there is no difference whatsoever,” he muses, though I venture that comedy surely takes a special kind of confidence, and that to do stand-up you have to be able to write as well as perform. How did he get into it?

“I was writing sketches with a friend at university and we did a sketch show that went well, but didn’t feel it would take us anywhere. We decided to do a five minute open spot at a local comedy club. It was packed and a few other promoters were in. We absolutely stormed it and that was it from there. Five years of stand up ensued. I was 21 when I started it and didn’t know what I was doing!”

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“THIS WAS A SCRIPT I SIMPLY HAD TO DO WHEN I READ IT. I’D ALWAYS WANTED TO PLAY SOMEONE REAL AND BECAUSE IT WAS MUSIC-RELATED, I WANTED TO DO IT SO MUCH. IT WAS RECEIVED REALLY WELL AND I’M VERY PROUD OF IT”

I detect an uncommon modesty at play, but Horne seems more animated when talking about the work of others. He loves Jack Dee, who ‘never fails to make me laugh’. Lee Mack is a man ‘with funny bones’. Modern Family is, according to Mat, the best comedy around at the moment, and Arrested Development is his favourite comedy of all time – though he grew up on Laurel & Hardy. He also likes to watch Dragon’s Den – Deborah Meaden is a friend – and his favourite film is Brief Encounter. It all amounts to a wide-ranging wealth of influences upon which to draw, and I’m curious as to what Mat will try next. I’ve heard that he hails from Nottingham and wonder if a collaboration with Shane Meadows could be on the cards? As a Midlands director who often explores the ‘cult’ strata of youth culture, it would appear a perfect match – but Mat is doubtful.

“I know Shane and I have auditioned for him. Unfortunately at the time he felt I was too recognisable from The Catherine Tate Show. I think that recognition is even greater now for a certain ‘thing’, so as much as I’d love to do something with him, I think it’s

very unlikely.”

Fans need not be disappointed, of course.

Horne has just filmed The Proposal, a Chekhov play due for broadcast in November as part of Sky Arts’ celebration of the 150th anniversary of the writer’s birth. One of four works starring the likes of Steve Coogan and Johnny Vegas, this is an interesting next move for Horne. From gay pop star to innocent Essex lad to nervous Russian (Horne plays the hypochondriac Lomov), it would seem there are few roles Horne can’t get to grips with.

If the strain of playing a part created by one of the literary world’s most imposing figures is weighing on him, it doesn’t show. And if Horne does start to feel the pressure? Then your best chance to spot him won’t be at some flashy watering hole – Horne likes to relax in more surprising settings.

“What time I do get I play football and go look at the Herons at the Regents Park Heronry.”

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’m informed of my meeting point: The Lord Raglan pub on MartinSt-Le Grand. I’m a Londoner born and bred and yet I’ve never heard of the street before; everything starts to feel a bit ‘murder mystery’…

At first approach I wonder if I’ve made it to the right place. It’s twilight on a grey Friday in the City of London, and while making my way through the throng of cityworkers filing into the pub, I’m wondering which of them (if any) are likely to be joining me on a London ghost walk. The truth is, I’ve no idea – and there it is again: the feeling that I’m about to embark on something strange and subterranean and slightly surreal.

And then I spy someone. At the centre of the drinking hoards stands a figure that seems to have walked, not from one of the nearby offices or institutions of state, but from the pages of a history book. Clad in black morning dress complete with upstanding white shirt collar and plush Victorian necktie, the figure moves with devilish purpose to a nearby street corner and calls to attention the people behind him. Phew, I’m at the right spot.

He is a small man of about forty, with a generous, open face and more than a hint of mischief in his eyes. When he speaks, the bystanders are quick to listen. The man is Richard Jones, and the eager crowd hanging on his every word is no random assortment of pub-goers but the latest customers of his company, the muchcelebrated London Ghost Tours. Young and old, male and female, local residents or travellers from foreign shores – all have come here tonight with the same aim: to learn more about the City of London’s grisly history – and perhaps have a few frights in the process.

Before I go on, I should address the obvious question. A guided tour might seem a funny way for a native Londoner to pass the time. After all, we locals are used to navigating London at London speed; the landmarks so beloved of tourists are the backdrop to our everyday lives. Why would we need to join their ranks for a round of sight-seeing?

But then it struck me. September was drawing to a close. October approached, and with it the most terrible and terrifying night of the year. No, not the first round of the X Factor finals: Halloween! How best to celebrate everything awful and ghastly and ghoulish this year? I’d hunted high and low, but ghostly goings-on seemed in

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We began our tour – a kind of living, breathing Horrible History for teenagers and upwards – right at the heart of the City of London. Richard, who has been researching, devising and leading these walks for over twenty years (as well as writing books on paranormal history and acting as a consultant for the media) gave us a brief overview of what to expect – a ninety minute wander around the City of London’s most haunted spots – then asked who among us believed in ghosts, before striding off into the gathering night. We followed, wide-eyed and filled with a pleasurable foreboding – while also wondering how on earth forty people would be able to hear one man telling ghost stories above the London traffic.

We needn’t have worried. Richard is as much a performer as a storyteller, and his tales rose masterfully above the City’s nighttime din. In churchyard after churchyard, on seemingly innocent corners, beneath statues we’d passed a thousand times and never noticed, he brought some of the City’s weirdest and wildest legends back to spine-tingling life.

Imagine, for example, standing in a darkening graveyard and being regaled with the murderous misdeeds of Isabella, queen of Edward II and known to her petrified public as the She-Wolf of France.

Then imagine finding out you may be standing on her grave at the very moment the story is told – a grave, it is rumoured, from which Isabella rises in the dead of night, her husband’s bloody heart still beating in her hand…

The tour is packed to the brim with stories like this – Richard spares no historical detail and leaves no bloodstained stone unturned in his mission to entertain.

We listened spellbound to tales of treacherous churchwardens, phantom Roman sentries and even a haunted elevator shaft in one of London’s oldest hospitals, all delivered with such polish and panache – and a large dose of good humour (not to mention a few well-placed shocks) – that by the end of the night it felt like we’d experienced a master-class in open-air theatre. An even more pleasant surprise was how the tour refreshed our fascination with London itself. It’s surprising how little most of us know of the hidden histories that surround us, but taking a walk with Richard means you can’t help but be reminded that there are amazing stories behind every stone and brick of the city. Of course, the hints are often right before our eyes – Richard’s genius is to point them out in the most colourful way possible. And it’s not just adults who are open to the experience: our tour included several teenagers and members of the Twilight generation who seemed as absorbed as everyone else.

You’ll find yourself gasping at how some of the darkest aspects of London’s past have infiltrated our contemporary culture without us even knowing it. Many apparently innocent nursery rhymes, strange superstitions and everyday phrases have had their origins in murder and bloodshed, and the tour soon had me wishing I’d paid more attention in the past to the stories that have built the place I call my hometown – and vowing to learn more in future. In the meantime, Richard Jones and London Ghost Tours have furnished me with a bunch of fresh ghost stories perfect for Halloween – as well as a new admiration for the City of London’s publicans, all of whom seem to work in buildings thoroughly infested with spooks!

At the beginning of the tour, when Richard asked if the tour group believed in ghosts, I answered in the negative.

That may not have changed, but after the London Ghost Tour, there is one thing I’m sure of – I believe in ghost stories. Take a trip to the City this October and see for yourself.

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Cupcake wrappers £6 (10 per pack); Invites £6 (8 per pack) available from belleandboo.com. 2. MONSTER MADNESS The Gorgeous Gruffalo taps into the softer side of Halloween and is set to become a favourite with all the youngest members of City and Angel households. £7.99- £23.99, available from littlesunflowers.com. 3. MINI LUGGAGE Get the kids suited and booted with this Jazzy Jack Suitcase from Room Seven – and for younger tots, the Becky & Lolo snack-sack horse bag is perfect for storing sweet treats come Halloween! £66, available from roomseven.com; £9.98 from beckyandlolo.co.uk. 4. RAINY SEASON Courtesy of Little Sunflowers comes this super cute raincoat. We love the classic Ladybug motif for some good old-fashioned nostalgia. Your little one will be kitted out for some serious puddle-splashing! £15.99-£21.99, available from littlesunflowers.com. 5. DINNER TIME These plates

by Smiling Planet will have adults eating off them too. £12.95, available from Supernice, 106 Columbia Rd, E2 7RG 6. FANTASTIC MR FOX The Little Angel Theatre has got half term covered with their stunning production of Roald Dahl’s classic Fantastic Mr Fox. Adults £2.50; £10 children/concessions, Box Office: 14 Dagmar Street, N1 2DN, 020 7226 1787, littleangeltheatre.com.

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Little Angels cater for children from 3 months to 5 years and offer special care for the very young including one-to-one care whilst children settle in. Little Angels’ staff to child ratio is amongst the highest in London, so babies in particular are always closely supervised by qualified and enhanced CRB police checked carers.

The nurseries feature sensory and exploration activities that help babies thrive and develop and there is a separate cot room for individual sleep routines. Little Angels works closely with parents to adapt to ‘their babies’ daily routines, including a chef and experienced staff to support parents through the weaning process.There is also an open door policy so parents can ‘drop in’ anytime during the day.

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CALM AND CLEAR COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

Mothers–to-be looking to unwind need look no further than Calm and Clear Complementary Therapies. For pure indulgence why not choose between a luxurious Facial Rejuvenation or a soothing Indian Head Massage? And treatments don’t stop there; Calm and Clear Complementary Therapies is a one-stop holistic therapy centre which specialises in helping to make your pregnancy more comfortable. A session of Maternity Reflexology, Maternity Massage or Manual Lymph Drainage are all great ways to combat the physical rigors of pregnancy whilst also helping you to feel energised. Calm and Clear Complementary Therapies offer a consultation prior to all treatments to ensure they can really cater to your needs.

Owner of Calm and Clear, Rima Shah, is one of the country’s leading specialists in fertility and pregnancy complementary therapies, and she has created the perfect sanctuary for expectant mothers with her top-to-toe treatments. Clients leave Calm and Clear Complementary Therapies feeling totally relaxed, refreshed and revived.

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SEQUIN PARK

Sequinpark has a great range of facilities beyond the usual gym equipment and exercise classes, its services extending to beauty and therapy treatments, workshops, weight loss courses, fitness and relaxation holidays,VibroGym and the brand new ‘Zumba’ workout programme.With so much experience as a women-only fitness centre, it has also been running mum-friendly exercise classes for 20 years. Aimed equally at non-mothers the classes are both challenging and fun, but importantly, they do provide a safe and friendly environment in which mothers can bring along babies.With members of staff on hand to help out at busy classes, mums can enjoy keeping fit while close to their little ones…and stay yummy!

Sequinpark Women’s Gym, sequinpark.co.uk , 240 Upper Street N1, 020 7704 9844

OLIVE LOVES ALFIE

Olive Loves Alfie is a children’s store and online shop with a contemporary twist. Holding a meticulously sourced selection of imaginative and unique clothing, homewares and toys, their products are perfectly suited to the modern-day family. Clothes for new born babies right up to children of 12 years, from labels of the moment such as Marimekko, Katvig and Mini Rodini have made Olive Loves Alfie a firm family favourite.With childrens’ baking utensils from Rice, games and toys from Djeco, and craft kits from Sparrow Kids and Button Bag, Olive Loves Alfie stocks all you need to keep children creatively entertained. An extensive range of children’s CDs and books are also available and the shop even invites artists to collaborate on limited-edition handmade bespoke gifts. How lovely!

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Hula hooping classes are a great way to indulge in playground pastimes while improving your core strength and posture. At Polestars you’ll learn a range of skills way beyond simply whirling hoops around your hips.

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NOSH JUICE FAST

These juice smoothies, which help your body to banish toxins, are the latest offering from Nosh Detox and are teeming with yummy goodness. Nosh have also joined forces with The Chelsea Day Spa to create The Little Black Dress Plan, a brilliant wellbeing and pampering combo package. noshdetoxdelivery.com

CIRCUS AND WESTERN SKILLS WORKSHOPS

Never again will you be in want of a party piece. At Hoxton Circus Space you can learn all the tricks of the circus trade including tightrope walking, riding a unicycle and swinging on a flying trapeze. You can also opt to spend the morning unleashing your inner cowboy (or girl) as you learn to lasso, throw knives and crack a whip. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October, £59 for ½ day, £99 full day, thecircusspace. co.uk, Coronet Street N1 6HD

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NARS SINGLE EYESHADOW, £15

Purple reigns! These new eyeshadow colours from Nars should do the trick. The aptly named ‘party monster’ shade will go down a treat for the month of Halloween. narscosmetics.co.uk

CHANEL ‘COCO ROUGE’ LIPSTICKS, £21.00 Autumn always sees a return to a more indulgent, lavish beauty regime. We’re besotted with lipsticks this October and excitingly, Chanel has introduced a ‘modern interpretation of classic crème lip colour’ as an homage to Coco Chanel’s legacy, enticingly named after legendary passions and symbols of Coco’s life. chanel.com

CHANEL NAIL POLISH IN PARADOXAL, £15

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GIRLS WITH ATTITUDE TICKLE HIS FANCY EYELASHES, £4.50

Get instant glamour with these Tickle His Fancy lashes. Luciously long they’re This colour comes tops for Autumn the final accessory needed to insure nail trends; stylishly gothic but your party-going outfit is complete. indulgently provocative enough to Boots The Chemist, 35-37 Islington wear all season. chanel.com High Street, N1

LANCÔME DÉFINICILS PRECIOUS CELLS HIGH DEFINITION AMPLIFYING MASCARA, £18

If falsies aren’t for you then try this new Lancôme mascara for lashes with volume! Three buzz words here: ingredients, technology and formula.

This mascara contains a swiss apple extract with peptides, sugars and lipids to help condition and restore lashes, madecassoside to help strengthen and thicken and arginine to help condition. The formula was developed after studies found a link between lash structure and the cells within lash follicles. Définicils Precious Cells has a creamy formula that glides on without clumping or gloop. Parfait!

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YUMMY MUMMY Helen Baron heads down to Sequinpark gym for women to try a Mother & Baby Class for the first time.

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approached my mother and baby class at Sequinpark with ever so slight trepidation. For one thing, the class I’d signed up to take was ‘Step and Tone’. Having taken various step classes over the years, I’m acutely aware of the dangers – I once made the unfortunate mistake of joining a ‘level three’, where it appeared that everyone knew the full Fame repertoire by heart. It should have carried a warning. I ended up devising my own steps, hoping no one would see and wishing I’d picked a spot by the door. But this wasn’t the only concern, for this time I would be participating without that most vital accessory for a mother and baby class: a baby. I couldn’t help but fear I’d feel out of place.

However, putting my worries aside for the moment, I bargained for a rather relaxed class, envisioning mothers tending to their newborns while I, minus child, waited for the workout to get hardcore. I was pretty much wrong on all counts. In short, the class was one of the best I’ve ever been to (and I’ve been to a lot).

Led by the genial and welcoming Amy, the part of the class that revolved around the step was easy to follow but not boring (I think we even managed a few Fameesque moves – high five!), while the toning element really worked the most rarely used of muscles (my stomach and arms were feeling it well into the next day).

Contrary to my aforementioned ‘level three’ nightmare, the trouble with group

classes can sometimes be that you feel you’re exercising moderately rather than vigorously, even when not stopping for sly breaks. But Amy had us all adequately puffed out judging by some of the pained expressions around the room. Apparently, if we keep this up by Christmas we should be able to do a onearm press up… I will have arrived!

But what of the baby part? The ‘mum’ classes at Sequinpark are actually aimed equally at non-mothers. In fact, there was only one tot in the class I attended: a little baby girl nestled on a giant strawberry bed and being as good as gold. She must’ve thought we were all mad, prancing up and down - though we didn’t keep her captivated for long, and she fell into a deep slumber a quarter of the way through.

Gym manager, Geraldine Waring tells me that the Pilates and Yolates classes tend to be very popular with mothers, and that sometimes ten babies will be lined up in their carry-chairs against the wall. Members of staff are on hand whenever there are so many little ones in attendance, so that mothers can relax and enjoy the class without worrying. And this is just one example of the gym’s thoughtfulness and support that emerges as I talk to Geri. The aim is not just to offer ‘mother and baby’ classes; it’s to foster a safe environment in which mothers (especially new ones) can feel a sense of inclusion and sorority and meet other mums. So what’s the

difference between these classes and an in-house crèche? Again, it’s that notion of support and inclusion - new mothers can be understandably apprehensive about leaving their newborns. The classes provide not only an opportunity for mums to keep fit but also, importantly, a bonding exercise for mother and baby - as well as a stimulating new experience for the tots at no extra cost.

More and more mother and baby classes are becoming available as gyms finally recognise that organising childcare for an hour-long class can be irksome for mothers.

Sequinpark, however, was quicker on the uptake than most, and has been running mum-friendly classes for 20 years. Geri herself brought her now grown-up son to classes and, amazingly, many of the first generation of babies are now teenage members!

Sequinpark has a great range of facilities beyond the usual gym equipment and exercise classes (which are nonetheless varied and many), its services extending to beauty and therapy treatments, workshops, weight loss courses, fitness and relaxation holidays, VibroGym and the brand new ‘Zumba’ workout programme. With so much experience as a women-only fitness centre, it’s a gym that has the foresight to know what women want and the reason to provide it.  Sequinpark Women’s Gym, sequinpark.co.uk , 240 Upper Street N1

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ANOTHER TOP TIP FROM REVOLUTION – THE HEALTH, FITNESS AND NURITIONAL SPECIALISTS.

This month:

THE BENEFITS OF ‘PERIODISATION’ AND ‘TRAINING PHASES’

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hen planning any training programme, variety is a key factor in long term progression. A fundamental mistake of many trainers is to assume that there is a one size fits all workout that will deliver results to all of their clients.

A type of training, be it cardiovascular or resistance based should be viewed as a stimulus for the body to adapt to, and if long term progression is to be achieved this stimulus should be changed on a regular basis. The use of such stimulus changes are referred to ‘training phases’, of which ‘Periodisation’ is the planning and implementation of varied training phases so to achieve a specific and desired goal. Such goals might be increases in muscle mass, fat loss or increased fitness for example.

At Revolution personal training studios, a typical training phase will last for 4-6 weeks.

Within this time frame the body will adapt to this new stimulus and thus adapt to it.

The reason we talk about 4-6 weeks is that it is around this duration that the body will become accustomed to a stimulus and thus beneficial adaptions or gains will be greatly reduced after this time. This reduction in adaptation is commonly referred to as a ‘plateau’ or perhaps a ‘point of diminished return’. Based on the above, a trainer can strategically and logically vary the training stimuli or training phases to efficiently work towards a specific goal.

An example of ‘Periodisation’, or logical training phases that we might facilitate at Revolution when targeting fat loss in a novice

trainer has been detailed below, however, as mentioned previously there is no one size fits all approach or magic formula that will be relevant for all who may want to reduce body fat. A trainer will always need to look closely at an individual’s needs prior to planning training phases.

12 WEEK CHALLENGE: PHASE 1 (WEEKS 1-4): BASE CONDITIONING Within this phase we focus on core strength and flexibility at first to enable your body to go through the required range of movement. We teach your body to squat, rotate, push, pull and twist.

These movements / stimuli have an immediate effect on changing the shape and composition of your body. As part of this phase we will also dominantly make use of resistance training, typically low resistance and high volume i.e. low weight and lots of repetitions, this will allow the body’s joints and muscles to become accustomed to certain actions which will become important during a later training phase. In addition, resistance training has been proven to burn calories long after a session in comparison to cardiovascular training.

PHASE 2 (WEEKS 5-8): HYPERTROPHY It’s now time to give your body a new stimulus so to ensure constant progression towards fat loss. Within this phase

we will increase the bodies’ lean muscle mass and muscular tone by increasing the resistance being used whilst reducing the repetitions within exercises. Quite simply, by adding lean muscle mass to the body we are increasing your basal metabolic rate or the rate at which we burn calories when at rest.

For every pound of muscle you have you will burn 16 calories per hour as opposed to 2 calories for every pound of fat.

PHASE 3 (WEEKS 9-12): CIRCUIT STYLE TRAINING To maintain efficient adaptation of the body and continued fat loss, we could now move into a circuit style phase. Within this more intense training phase we would seek to group together exercises, performing them in a particular order and with minimal rest between repetitions of the circuit. This type of training can dramatically increase your cardiovascular fitness and reduce body fat however should not be undertaken without prior preparation i.e. a good level of base conditioning.

In summary, and quite simply, by changing our training on a regular basis we can achieve our goals more efficiently. Whatever your goal, why not contact revolution personal training studios to book your complimentary session and to discuss how you can reach the aesthetic or fitness goals you’ve always wanted – take on our 12 week transformation challenge!  www.revolution-pts.co.uk 020 7288 6121

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DANGERS OF ‘HIGH-STREET’ COSMETIC SURGERY EXPOSED Numerous patients are emerging from expensive cosmetic surgeries with unsatisfactory results, health complications or traumatic experiences – so what should we look out for when shopping around for a plastic surgeon, asks Claire Saunders?

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osmetic surgery has been one of the few industries to have bucked the trend during the recent recession, growing by roughly a fifth in two years. However, recent statistics have revealed that up to 75 per cent of cosmetic surgery clinics are unregulated, potentially harming unknowing patients.

The report, carried out by The National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death (NCEPOD), an independent Whitehall-funded body which aims to improve medical care, showed that many companies offering cosmetic procedures such as face lifts, breast enlargement and liposuction, are not following basic safety guidelines.

In fact, over half the companies approached breached the rules of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), by failing or refusing to fill in the questionnaire. “It’s been incredibly difficult to get information about the industry” said Ian Martin, a surgeon and one of the authors. “If we have difficulty finding who is doing what and where, then heaven help patients trying to find out what these facilities are like.”

NCEPOD found that numerous cosmetic surgery clinics in the UK offered a large ‘menu’ of procedures (from nose jobs to liposuction) but in many cases the surgeons were not sufficiently experienced in all the surgeries on offer.

“These figures present a distressing picture, but one which is sadly not surprising to us as they only confirm what we have been saying for years – that there is an absolute need for statutory regulation in this sector,” comments Nigel Mercer, president of The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons – a body that only has around a third of the industry as members.

So crucially, patients considering cosmetic procedures need to ensure that they fully research the credentials of any private clinic or hospital they approach for plastic surgery.

The Wellington Plastics Unit (based at HCA private medical group’s Wellington Hospital in North West London) boasts an outstanding reputation for excellence in the field of cosmetic surgery, with the finest surgical skills, a high level of diagnostic technology and nursing support. A first class facility, The Wellington Hospital

offers outstanding medical care with an international reputation for excellence, results, managing complications and minimising recovery time.

In addition, The Wellington Plastics Unit is equipped with the very latest technology and resources and offering all the facilities necessary for a wide range of operative procedures, this is the most highly recommended choice for those serious about quality of care, precision and skill. With the operating theatres attached to the unit, a specially designed recovery room with full patient monitoring and highly qualified staff, the unit is able to provide for both day surgery and inpatients whatever their chosen procedure.

Remember, if you are considering treatment, independent professional advice from an experienced and qualified surgeon is essential and should include discussion on suitability, results, complications and recovery. The Wellington provides comprehensive and high quality care support for all types of cosmetic surgery.  For more information about cosmetic surgery at The Wellington Plastics Unit, call the Enquiry Helpline on 020 7483 5148 or visit www.thewellingtonplasticsunit.com • Only 44% of theatres were properly equipped • 22% did not have a resuscitation team on hand at all times • 32% do not allow patients a ‘cooling off’ period to prepare for surgery On the Face of it: A review of the organisational structures surrounding the practice of cosmetic surgery, NCEPOD

WELLINGTON HOSPITAL CREDENTIALS The Wellington Hospital is regulated by the Care Quality Commission in accordance with the Care Standards Act 2000 and inspected regularly against National Minimum Standards (Department of Health 2002). They are accredited by the Health Quality Service (HQS) which is an external accreditation body enabling healthcare organisations to critically examine themselves against a nationally recognised framework of organizational standards.

All consultants at The Wellington Hospital have to apply for Practicing Privileges, and show GMC certificate, GMC specialist registration, professional indemnity insurance, CRB clearance and approval by Medical Advisory Committee of The Wellington Hospital.

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ast month saw us searching for the perfect venue for our Summer Party, and this month we can tell you just what a ball we had when we got there!

With cocktails and LBDs a-flowin’, we danced into the wee small hours.The Redchurch proved a great location for a dazzling East End knees-up, and we even had a few celebs come down: notice Pixie Geldof enjoying the night in her little black dress above. As the evening drew to a close, we staggered home with aching feet and dizzy heads, our minds wandering onto our next project – Halloween!

With several parties on the cards, here at theLBD we’ve got some serious outfit decisions to make. Not wanting to lose our fashion credentials, we’re taking our LBDs and dolling ourselves up gothic style! The beauty of the little black dress is its versatility – and it lends itself particularly well to Halloween.Team an LBD with statement hair (red or glamour girl) and bold make-up (perhaps a paler foundation than usual, with satin red lips and cat’s eye flourishes) and there you have it – the perfect way to ‘dress up’ for All Hallow’s Eve. No Wonder Women and Green Witches here; we’re thinking dark arts and black magic, a pinch of Tim Burton mixed up with a dash of Morticia Adams.

With that in mind, our October Dress of the Month is the Dora Mojzes dress with hood.With its hint of the grim reaper… but at a price that won’t make your blood run cold!Visit our boutique and blog at thelbd.co.uk and sign up to the mailing list for 20% off your first purchase.

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1. WHISTLES OSCAR FESTIVAL BAG, £65. Finished with soft gold coin detailing and also available in pale grey, this bag is a winner for every occasion. Whistles, 135-136 Upper Street, Islington N1. 2. ALLY CAPELLINO DEAN RUCKSACK £146. Ally Capellino bags marry practicality with style to charming effect. The new collection uses delightfully autumnal colours while continuing last season’s collaboration with electronics giant Apple – making for the most stylish Macbook cases and iPad sleeves around. Ally Capellino, 9 Calvert Avenue E2 7JP. 3. URBAN OUTFITTERS CROC BAUBLE DUFFLE BAG, £40. Duffle bags will be big this season. urbanoutfitters.co.uk. 4. VIVIENNE WESTWOOD CHANCERY HEART BAG, £199. Do a Dita Von Teese with this über kitsch patent leather heart-shaped bag. The red glitter combines with Westwood’s signature sparkling orb motif to create a show-stopping accessory fit for a cabaret queen. my-wardrobe.com.

5. NICOLE FARHI BRONZE VEGETAN LEATHER BAG, £295. Another cute satchel, this one courtesy of designer, Nicole Farhi.

158 New Bond Street Mayfair W1S. 6. NW3 BAYSTONE BAG, £139. Satchels are always the way forward – and as long as you make sure yours is the right shape, it’s guaranteed to bring some old-school charm to any outfit. This one, from Hobbs concession NW3, is no exception. Hobbs, 296 Upper Street, Islington N1.

Bauhaus postcard, this website offers a cherry-picked selection WEBSITE OF THE MONTH lagarconne.com Inspired by an old ty of style, the masculine and understated designs of pieces from designers both French and otherwise. Focusing on simplici and the product photography is of the highest quality. Ð make for a unique boutique where French chic meets American preppy

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ALBERT AND PEARL

An eclectic programme of live music, comedy nights and DJ residencies has made the Albert and Pearl a stalwart on the Islington bar scene. The opulent interior also makes it the perfect environment for hosting parties and functions of any size. It’s even been the location for the odd fashion shoot or two. With two rooms available for hire you are also guaranteed an intimate atmosphere and total privacy. Guests can bring their own ipods, or they are welcome to hire a DJ to spin the house turntables.

Their delicious cocktails, which are always a major draw at the bar, will be available alongside a few festive favourites. Albert and Pearl really can accommodate all your party requirements. albertandpearl.com, 181 Upper Street, 020 7704 1070

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PARTY VENUES

THE WINCHESTER

WAX JAMBU

Contemporary cocktails & alternative beats! This great combination makes Wax Jambu one of Upper Street’s most popular haunts. It’s friendly staff and lively atmosphere also make it a superior venue for your Christmas party. This winter expect nothing but the finest libations as the bar team launch a seasonal cocktail list which includes mouth watering winter warmers, as well as happy hour specials. They will also be featuring a different DJ line-up each weekend over the festive period making for a very merry Christmas indeed. waxjambu.co.uk, 144 Upper Street, N1, 020 7226 7660

Whether you are after an exclusive area for up to 120 people complete with Christmas Buffet and your own private bar and dancefloor, or a delectable 2/3 course intimate dining experience for up to 35 people, The Winchester is definitely the place to hold your Christmas party!

With an innate understanding of the importance and demands of Christmas parties The Winchester offers a dedicated and personal booking experience, designed to keep the stresses of Christmas at bay.

There is no reservation charge, plus you can receive a discount when pre-ordering from a selection of wines, champagne and beer. Or perhaps you would prefer cocktails served on arrival? Choose from a vast selection certain to tempt the most discerning drinkers.

To discuss your Christmas party requirements please contact Gail on 020 7704 8789 or info@thewinchesterbar.com 2 Essex Road, N1, www.thewinchesterbar.com

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THE CHAPEL BAR

Drink, dine and dance. The Chapel Bar offers total flexibility with inclusive deal packages for Christmas parties. Whether you’re looking to hold a small and intimate celebration for your nearest and dearest or you’re planning a party extravaganza, The Chapel Bar is the venue for you. Catering to your specific requirements, they can serve refined canapés or an indulgent a la carte menu. Entertainment needs from DJs to dancing can also be accommodated.

So whether your guest list runs to ten or 260 people, The Chapel Bar provides those little touches that will make your night a roaring success. They’ve even got the flowers and cakes covered: amen to that.

29A Penton Street, N1 020 7833 4090 www.thechapelbar.co.uk

THE BARNSBURY

If you want to make the most of first class food and drink as well as top-class hospitality, The Barnsbury is the perfect choice for your Xmas party venue this year. With a real commitment to quality cooking, you’ll be able to enjoy the very best of gastro-pub cuisine in the stylish surroundings of the refurbished building. Featuring antique wood panelling and vintage market trinkets, the ambience over at The Barnsbury is certifiably festive - to ensure you have the most decadent and atmospheric celebrations. thebarnsbury.co.uk, 209-211 Liverpool Road, Islington, London N1, 020 7607 5519 41

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ALE OF A TIME The story of the all-new Barnsbury, one of Islington’s best pub relaunches, could be a seen as a mirror of the wider economic rough and tumble of the last few years.

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he tale runs thus: highly successful hedge fund manager Steve Coxshall makes a killing in the city during the boom years, but sees the bubble burst in the turbulent final days of 2008. Loathe to keep slaving away in an industry that has lost its allure, he decides instead to give it all up and pursue a long-term dream.

Teaming up with two savvy partners, Shane Le Prevost and Mark Costar, Steve embarks on a mission: to buy and bring to life the ‘perfect pub’. Sound simple? The truth is anything but.

“It’s very difficult to buy a pub freehold,” Steve says. “We must’ve viewed around 300 in the last 12 months.” But this is a man of much resolve – and unwavering confidence.

When at last he found the right building, Steve had to fight hard to persuade the owners to sell it, his vision always at the forefront of his mind. “I have too much of a passion for it,” he says, “for it not to be a success.”

Indeed, he’s put his money where is mouth is, spending over £70k on the refurbishment so far.

Fortunately for us, Islington proved the ideal location for the pub of Steve’s dreams. “I just love Islington,” he says when I meet him. “It’s unique to London. There’s such a variety of people, it’s not far from the City, yet it’s truly a community: it’s not transient the way other areas can be.” It’s this sense of community that made Steve feel magnetically drawn to the area – as well as giving him an urge to contribute, by creating a local pub with huge neighbourly appeal.

So how exactly do you make a pub a home from home? Well, one way to an Islington resident’s heart seems to be through their stomach, and Steve is at pains to point out The Barnsbury’s commitment to first class food and drink. Again, it’s a simple recipe, but there’s an art to getting it right. Steve has the capital to invest in quality, so he never cuts corners.

It’s also about people. Steve believes his staff have a key part to play in the success of the pub, and this is reflected in good wages and an incentivised workforce. He points out that he has a superb bar manager – Ian Dawes. It’s a surprise to be so surprised at warm, welcoming customer service – but at The Barnsbury there really is still such a thing (long thought lost) as ‘service with a smile’.

“For me, it’s not about the money or operating on a shoe-string budget; we want autonomy and to offer more than your average pub. A lot of landlords and chain-pub owners are out to make a quick buck then sell the pub off, and the spirit is lost.” This fly-by-night approach is nowhere in evidence at The Barnsbury. Instead, it’s Steve’s attention to detail that’s apparent at every turn – from the menu (definitely at the higher end of the gastro-pub scale) and the décor (more on which, later) to the coffee (pubs aren’t generally known for a good cup of joe, but the

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Barnsbury can stand up to most coffee houses) and the ales. This last provides a great example of how Steve has taken the pub and its customers firmly to his heart. The Barnsbury specialises in no less than seven real ales, for which Steve spent £20,000 on a brand new cellar despite the fact that “Real ales aren’t massive profit-turners – they go off after three days.” Then why bother?

“Because this is about being able to really offer something.”

Plans for the future see Steve brim with excitement. Among the treats in the offing are wine evenings (complete with sommeliers), sausage nights, special Sunday lunches and more.

And as an ambassador for the Prostate Cancer Charity, he intends to split real ale profits between the cause and a local charity, “On Wednesdays from 5.30 to 7.30pm we’ll be offering real ales at only £2 a pint to encourage and gain the momentum in our investment.”

Such goodwill and flair for hospitality has paid off, with many celebs among the pub’s devoted regulars. On the most recent evening City & Angel spent at The Barnsbury, Steve’s bezzy mate Kyran Bracken (England Rugby player and winner of Dancing on Ice 2008), his wife Victoria and ex-Eastenders actress Kara Tointon (in the current run of Strictly Come Dancing) joined us for a raucously fun dinner. Over a superb meal washed down with a champagne beer (another Barnsbury speciality), Steve confided in me that last week, Duncan James (of boy-band Blue and

West End fame) was in the pub and tweeting about the pig cheeks. If only I had a Twitter account, I’d be raving about the dessert Steve insisted I have – honestly, he twisted my arm – a melt-in-the-mouth chocolate fondue served with a velvety ice-cream bursting with real strawberries, which Kara and I shared.

The lady doth protest too much? Okay, it’s true: I ate more than her. In the meantime, Steve and Kyran were busy discussing their latest plan – to host an evening to celebrate the forthcoming Six Nations Rugby Championship.

But Kyran is not the only celebrity friend getting his hands dirty in helping turn The Barnsbury into Islington’s premier pub. Kara too has been involved since the beginning, lending Steve her talents by overseeing the redesign of the establishment’s interior. Having abandoned her planned enrolment at art college to concentrate on acting, Kara says she relished the opportunity to revisit the world of art and design, in which she has been interested since an early age. “It was a fantastic first project,” she says, “I jumped at the chance to do it and am really grateful to Steve for entrusting something so dear to his heart to me.”

A fantastic project, but not an easy one.You wouldn’t know it to look at the pub today, but Kara’s plans had to fit into a three-week turnaround time!

Whatever the deadlines involved, the outcome is an obvious success. Unlike so many gastro-pubs, The Barnsbury doesn’t seem overdone and awash with floral motifs. The most striking feature, in fact, is the antiquated wood that still forms part of the building’s structure.

It was a big part of the reason why the venue first appealed to Kara and Steve, with Kara adding that “I really wanted to retain that original feature,

so everything else – from the lighting to the individual pieces – I’ve put in to complement that.”

Like the fine ‘duck egg’ paint that appears throughout (Kara’s favourite colour) and ensures that the stripped back effect of the old wood doesn’t begin to seem contrived. Or the lovely garden, complete with whitewashed walls and beautiful hanging baskets. Or the antique trinkets – a hand-carved wooden bus, a brass horn – sourced from local markets, which make you feel like you’ve just stumbled on a scene from a perfect Christmas. And there’s the rub, because the effect of all this love and care – the stately decorative touches here and there, the nods to the past and the tasteful winks towards the contemporary – is to make The Barnsbury feel very, very cosy – the kind of local where you can imagine spending many a long hour curled up with a warming snifter and some good company. A friendly, inviting neighbourhood pub par excellence, then – and with more than a touch of class to boot. Which was, after all, always Steve’s intention...  The Barnsbury, 209-211 Liverpool Road, N1 1LX

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For your chance to win dinner for two at The Barnsbury, just answer the following question: In which year did Kyran Bracken win ‘Dancing on Ice?’ a) 2007 b) 2008 c) 2009 Send your answers in to editorial@zest-media.com and don’t forget to leave your contact details!

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The BarnsBury’s Braised shoulder of lamB Recipe from ivan The chef Preparation time 30 mins, cooking time 4 hrs

IngredIents:

1 x 1.8kg (4lb) lean shoulder of lamb Salt and pepper 2tbsp sunflower oil 2 medium onions, peeled and quartered 2 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped 2 sticks celery, roughly chopped 2 springs of rosemary , 2 springs of mint, 4 cloves of garlic peeled 500ml Water (chicken or lamb stock if you have) 200ml White Vine Aluminium foil, cling film, parchment paper.

Method 1. PreP

Place the joint on a chopping board and season on both sides. Score the top side with a sharp knife.

Put the mint, rosemary and garlic in a food processor and blend with a little bit of olive oil until thick paste is formed.

Heat the oil in a roasting tray and cook the lamb for 3-4 minutes on both sides.

Place the lamb back on a chopping board and in the same tray roast onions carrots and celery, until brown.

Deglaze the tray by adding the white wine and scraping the pan with a wooden spoon if required. In the meantime rub the paste onto both sides of the shoulder, especially into the scores so that the meat gets as much flavour as possible.

2. Cook

Place the lamb on a tray making sure the vegetables are between the meat and bottom of the tray Add water (lamb or chicken stock is best) Bring to the boil and cover with thick aluminium foil Place in the middle of the oven and cook at 120°C (gas mark 2) for 3½-4 hrs Pick the meat whilst still warm leaving only the bones and fat; discard the fat and transfer the cooking liquid into a pot with all the vegetables and bones - leave on the stove to reduce by two thirds until it reaches a sauce consistency.

Transfer the meat into a mixing bowl and season if necessary adding some of the reducing liquid.

Mix the meat, salt and pepper and the liquid with hands.

Place a sheet (50cm long) of aluminium foil on the table, put a layer of parchment paper over the foil and place the meat in the middle, roll it up and tighten it up with cling film.

Put in the fridge to set.

3. Finish

Cut the rolled lamb in to 5cm pieces and still wrapped, sear both sides in a hot pan.

Add the sauce and place in the oven at gas mark 6.

After 10 mins the sauce will have thickened; use scissors to take the wrapping off After another 5 minutes in the oven, place the rolls on the plate and pour the sticky sauce over the top.

Serve with crushed new potatoes and curly kale or spring greens.

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CALLOOH CALLAY BAR Callooh Callay Bar has real character and a truly distinctive identity. Eccentric and utterly charming, the attention to detail here is astounding. It’s not surprising that it’s been nominated for Best Bar at the London Lifestyle Awards. Taking inspiration from Lewis Carroll’s poem Jabberwocky, an element of the absurd is evident throughout the bar. The inventive names on the cocktail list are a marvel alone and the great man himself would no doubt be proud of what the Callooh Callay team have come up with; Grumpy Dumps Pouty Power Sour and Fratterwacken, to name just a few. Delectable sushi is also on offer if you’re feeling peckish. There’s even a hidden member’s drinking den, the Jubjub bar, which is attended by a different world-class bartender every week. If you’re looking for venue to kick-start your Christmas festivities then this place really fits the bill. It’s also taking part in London Cocktail Week which runs from 11-17th October.

ADDRESS: 65 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 3AY OPENING TIMES: Sunday to Thursday- 5.30pm -11pm Friday- 5.30pm- 1am Saturday- 6pm-1am www.calloohcallaybar.com

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GOOD OLD FASHIONED FAMILY VALUES Still applied here at La Forchetta WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR RESTAURANT AND PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR FOOD. We use only traditional, authentic ingredients, which all go together to help produce the best taste in Angel, served in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Our desserts and ice creams in our Gelateria are also made with the finest ingredients, so that you finish off your meal in true ‘Italian’ style.

We also have an extensive wine list and bottled beers and spirits.

LA FORCHETTA SPECIAL DEAL ANY PASTA OR ANY PIZZA INCLUDING ANY SOFT DRINK £6.90 OR ANY PASTA OR ANY PIZZA INCLUDING ANY DRINK PLUS TEA OR COFFEE £9.80

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S&M ADDRESS: 4-6 Essex Road, Islington, N1 8LN OPENING TIMES: Monday to Sunday 7:30am -11pm sandmcafe.co.uk

S&M (sausage and mash for those of you didn’t know...shame on you) was created in 2002 by Kevin Finch, when he took over an existing café on Portobello Road, West London. Since then the business has grown to serve other local communities in Islington, Spitalfields, Smithfield and Leadenhall Market.

S&M offer ‘traditional grub’ at affordable prices; a bit like a British diner, it draws on typical British design aesthetics to create a unique environment that celebrates the nation’s interesting aspects. Restoring some of the city’s classic café buildings to former glory, the restaurants, often referred to as ‘designer greasy spoons’, fulfill all the expectations of contemporary dining, whilst recognising traditional values in food, service and architecture.

S&M are committed to using local ingredients seasonal produce from sustainable sources where possible. Their sausages are supplied by Simply Real Sausages, an established London sausage maker who use only the finest British farmed pork and beef we like!

ALMEIDA FRENCH RESTAURANT & WINE BAR 30 Almeida Street N1 1AD 020 7354 4777 French

DI MONFORTE 70–72 Liverpool Road, Islington N1 0QD 020 7226 1475

PROJECT A Gainsborough Studios West 1 Poole Street N1 5EA 020 7033 7880

LE SACRÉ COEUR 18 Theberton Street N1 0QX 020 7354 2618

FIG & OLIVE 151 Upper Street N1 1RA 020 7354 2605

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LE MERCURY 140a Upper Street N1 1QY 0871 332 7745

CLUB GARCON 57 West Smithfield EC1A 9DS 020 7796 0600

MAGHREB RESTAURANT 189 Upper Street N1 1RQ 020 7226 2305

SMITHS OF SMITHFIELD 67-77 Charterhouse Street EC1M 6HJ 020 7251 7950

DOLLAR GRILLS AND MARTINIS 2 Exmouth Market Farringdon EC1R 4PX 020 7278 0077 American

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ST. JOHN BAR & RESTAURANT SMITHFIELD 26 St John Street EC1M 4AY 020 7251 4090

YUM YUM THAI RESTAURANT 183-187 Stoke Newington High Street N16 0LH 020 7254 6751

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Restaurant Review

PIZZA THE ACTION Helen Baron heads down to the Tea Building to try a modern take on the pizzeria

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’d been meaning to try Pizza East ever since it opened in 2009, but somehow I’d never got around to it. The restaurant is housed within the imposing Tea building on Shoreditch High Street, a venue I knew from my clubbing days, and though I was curious to try the new eatery for myself, this sense of familiarity seemed to remove any urgency from my efforts. I added Pizza East to my ever-growing ‘must do’ list, and was quickly distracted by a million other things. I am regretting that now.

A self-proclaimed ‘modern take on the pizzeria’, Pizza East is another feather in the cap of the Soho House Group – which also owns private members club Shoreditch House, right next door. The restaurant’s professed ethos centres on a commitment to seasonal and local produce and an ‘inventive’ approach to rustic Italian cooking. Which sounds good – but just how easy can it be, to make something fresh out of one of the most popular cuisines on earth?

Easy it may not have been, but Pizza East has managed it nonetheless – from the architecture onwards. The Tea building looks stunning, benefitting from a refit that plays up all its strengths – the open plan space, the industrial vibe of its exposed brick walls and gleaming ventilation pipes. There’s something very New York City about Pizza East; it’s the kind of establishment you’d find heaving with happy diners in the Brooklyn artistic enclave of Dumbo (for those unfamiliar with NYC parlance, this means Down

Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass).

The restaurant is packed on the night of our visit, and possessed of the kind of buzz that money can’t buy. Quite simply, it feels like the place to be – and in an area not short of supposed places to be, that’s no small feat. That said, there’s nothing off-putting about the place, and the greeting we get from our maître d’ – one of the most beautiful girls I’ve ever seen – is as warm and welcoming as you could wish for.

That greeting, it should be said, included a glass of prosecco as we eye up the menu. I’d bargained on fairly typical pizzeria fare but this far exceeded my expectations. The options – all rustically themed – sounded delightful and our lovely waiter Davide was on hand to tell us about the varied ingredients, some of which I’ve actually never heard of before.

Everything was reasonably priced too – my companion and I began to feel like we were in for something special.

We weren’t wrong. The first dishes arrived soon afterwards and were charged with flavour, authentically Italian but inventive. We had the baby artichoke with lemon and almonds and the mackerel with Umbrian lentils to start, followed by skate with puntarelle, anchovies and celery and a four cheese pizza laden with gorgonzola, puzzone, taleggio and parmesan. A side of spinach completed the feast, and we munched our way through it all happily.

The different flavours in each dish were combined with perfect subtlety, while the quality and freshness of the ingredients

meant that we felt pleasantly sated fairly quickly. In fact, with the addition of an amazing Montepulciano we were drinking, we felt as though we’d been blessed with a supper fit for a king.

But when the fare is this good, there is always room for more. We continued our meal with hot cinnamon dusted doughnuts served with to-die-for Valrhona chocolate and – as recommended by the charming manager – a salted chocolate caramel tart. This latter resembled a giant, chocolate-infused sticky toffee surrounded by short crust pastry, and has me planning my next trip even as I type.

Finally, we rounded off our meal (I’m not sure how) with some freshly brewed Italian coffee, served with a small piece of warm biscotti and, with the compliments of Davide, some delicious Muscato from his home city of Venice.

It was the perfect note on which to end a cosy, classy evening in a beautiful setting. Pizza East is a triumph on every level – service, atmosphere, price and food – and as my friend and I stepped out of the Tea building and headed for home, I found myself distracted once again. Only this time, it was by thoughts of when I would be returning for another of those heavenly desserts, and with whom. The problem was, even a week seemed a long time to wait…  Pizza East Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High Street, E1 020 7729 1888

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GREEN TULIP Green Tulip pride themselves on sourcing ethical and environmentally friendly products without compromising on design, as these bowls – which come in a range of sumptuous colours – made out of coconut shells and bamboo strips prove.

Coconut bowls £11.50; Bambu lacquered bowls from £7, available from greentulip.co.uk WE

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NATALIA ALDRED This lamp is inspired by sunlight shining through a traditional Japanese umbrella and hand crafted in Japan by 5th generation craftsmen from bamboo and handmade washi paper in a variety of colours and sizes.

Prices on request, available from Natalia Aldred Interiors, www.nataliaaldred.com

MALMSTEN This armchair from Swedish furniture designers Malmsten is named The Haggbom Easy Chair and has been given the very distinguished title of ‘the most comfortable armchair in the world.’ The beech legs can be ordered to your specifications further adding to the aahh factor!

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VINCENT VAN DUYSEN Finally some storage units you won’t want to hide away. Too often practicality is put before style but Vincent van Duysen has managed to tick both boxes. These offer you great freedom as well since you can choose to stack them horizontally or vertically. Totem storage by Vincent van Duysen for Pastoe, price upon request, available from viaduct.co.uk, 1-10 Summers Street, N1, 020 7278 8456

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NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: Camerich Opting to open its first UK branch in Islington, contemporary furniture specialist Camerich brings a range of affordable and stylish homeware to the local area.

THE PEOPLE

Tom Wakeford and Rowan Meehan previously owned three furniture shops in Camden, Wigmore Street and Islington, selling a variety of furnishing. As huge fans of Camerich, when the opportunity arose to take ownership of the brand and base the operation in Islington, Wakeford and Meehan jumped at the chance.

A LOCAL BUSINESS

The first Camerich store in the UK opened its doors in July of this year, on St. John’s Street in Islington.

Wakeford and Meehan feel strongly that the area is perfect for their business.

“Local customers are interested in design and we’re lucky to benefit from

a community of interior businesses which cater to their taste.You’ve also got Camden down the road, which boasts a high concentration of design shops.” Another benefit is the sheer variety of properties in the area – and the fact that Camerich sofas are adaptable to both new-build apartments and older, period buildings.

Established in 1997, Camerich began as a high end sofa company, and has since expanded from a single showroom to stores in more than 40 countries around the world, including Australia and South Korea.

Specialising in contemporary design, Camerich offers top quality and welldesigned sofas at competitive prices.

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“In England you’ve got some great homeware companies selling more cheaply,” says Wakeford, “and then there are those up-market stores selling very expensive products. We are somewhere in the middle, and we’ve had such a great response because of that.”

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including delivery and installation, it’s easy to see why the brand stands head and shoulders above its counterparts.

As Meehan says, “We love it; there’s no better brand when you take into account the quality of workmanship and how affordable it is - the sofas are of a style that fits in easily with any interior scheme as well. The Camerich products were what sold best in our previous shops. It made sense to open an ownbrand store.”

AND THE DIFFERENCE IS?

As well as reasonable prices, Camerich’s sofas are almost always in stock for immediate delivery, helping to make buying a sofa a quick and enjoyable process.

The partnership see their business as occupying a unique space in the market.

With sofa designs available in more than 50 fabrics and leathers, Camerich has created sofas to suit any preference or purpose – including some with removable covers to allow for a change of style in the future. What’s more, alternative covers are available at a 25% discount!

The store’s sales assistants are always on hand to advise on which fabrics and finishes will work best, as well as to help plan around room layout and space issues to ensure you choose the right sofa for your home. It’s such little touches you notice in the store itself too: it’s spacious, products are exceptionally well-presented and fabric samples are far larger than normal – so you’re sure to make the right choice every time.

Add to this a five year guarantee and free delivery and installation, and it’s clear that Camerich provides a

personal, efficient service that’s far beyond the norm. Taken together, it all helps to take the hassle out of purchasing a sofa.

CONTEMPORARY LIVING

But it’s not just about ‘the look’.

Unlike many furniture manufacturers, Camerich also places emphasis on the practical. Says Rowan, “You’d be surprised how much furniture looks good but just isn’t liveable. That’s the beauty of our products: they’re as practical as they are well-designed.”

Which is why it’s so exciting that, after so many years developing their experience and repertoire, Camerich has now branched out, extending their expertise from stylish and soughtafter sofas to a wide range of lounge chairs, coffee tables, beds, dining tables and storage solutions. This increased product range provides customers with the same quality and craftsmanship found in their renowned sofa lines – and makes shopping for your home a far easier and more enjoyable task.

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LOCAL PROFILE How long has MR Systems been in business? 25 years What services does MR Systems offer? Everything IT! We are an Apple reseller so offer Apple Mac products as well as a full range of computer peripherals such as software, printers, hard disks etc.

We also offer on-site and in-house support services. We are also an Authorised Apple Service Provider so our engineers are trained to repair Apple desktop & laptop computers.

What makes MR Systems different from other computer retailers and repair centres? We are a tight firm who pride our selves with making sure that no customer leaves us unhappy, we can offer more of a personal service than many companies. When we are asked to help a company out we will try to allocate an engineer to that company to do all their work. This helps us to develop a close relationship with the client and allows our engineer to become very familiar with a companies computer systems and ways of working. We can them make suggestions on how to improve the way they use their IT to make it easier and more efficient.

We also have some of the fastest repair turnaround times in London and that is very important to many people who use their computers continuously.

Computer technology can go out of date incredibly quickly – and most of us aren’t technical experts.

What should readers look out for when buying a new computer?

True - it is always changing and I’m sure most companies will have the next model or 2 already planned when they introduce anything new. Readers should consider what they are using the machine for and make sure they are not just going for the newest and best machine just for the sake of it.

Some more good advice I’ve been given on this is to buy the best you can with the money you’ve got.

This hopefully will

give you the best system you can afford now and be able to cope well with future updates so you get the maximum use from the money you spend. Why not give one of our sales guys a call who will be happy to listen to your needs and recommend the machine best suited to you.

Is there an easy answer to the question, PC or Mac? Well being a Mac dealer I can hardly say PC! The truth is it’s horses for courses and many people have a personal preference for either system.

Personally I have found the Mac very easy to get use to and use. Because you’re buying the hardware and software from one manufacturer and it designed to work seamlessly together it seems to be a better system to me. I think it would be a lot easier to switch from a PC to a Mac than the other way around.

Nowadays, most people use their computers daily and when something goes wrong they can feel a little lost. What’s the best thing to do if your computer suddenly stops working? Don’t panic! Call us or bring it in to us. We can book it in and one of our engineers will look at it for you.(Fees may apply) Our typical turnaround time on repairs is around 3/5 days (subject to availability of parts) which is one of the quickest in London. You may be feeling lost without your computer but if we’ll try to keep that time to a minimum to ease the pain.

With Apple computers it is always recommended to purchase ‘Applecare’ when

purchasing your machine as this puts you one phone call away from addressing your issue.

Is it important to you to be based in Islington and to be part of the local community? It is indeed, we appreciate the needs of the Islington Public and have a lot of long standing customers in the area.

Our advertising aims to position us as the local IT department for local companies aswell as helping local consumers.

Although we do attract customer’s from right the way around London particularly because our repairs are so speedy we want the local community to come to us, we are close to them and it’s easy for them to get to us. I know when I deal with a company I’d much rather deal with a company that’s on my door step where I can speak to a person and not a voicemail!

What are the best things about being in Islington? We are situated close to the heart of London which makes it easy for us to access the surrounding areas to complete any on-site work and also allows us to easily access any customers that need our help in the Islington area. There’s also a great range of places to eat and drink!.  ww.www.mrsystems.co.uk

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With MR Systems of Liverpool Road, Islington

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ISLINGTON CONTEMPORARY ART & DESIGN FAIR Four weekends of the best new talent

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his month sees the return of the Islington Contemporary Art and Design fair. Organised by the Candid Arts Trust, the fair will be held in their impressive galleries tucked quietly behind Angel tube. Housed in two huge converted Victorian warehouses and comprising one of the largest contemporary arts spaces in London, the venue is the perfect place to showcase the 200 or so artists and designers exhibiting their work this year.

For 20 years the Candid Arts Trust has had a mandate to promote the arts and art education in the local area, acting as a hub around which orbits all manner of creative endeavours. The trust, a registered charity, houses studios and regularly holds exhibitions to help promote and support new work. Numerous degree shows are held throughout the year and its graduate art and design network provides the opportunity for artists to have their work promoted at a reduced rate. Candid also offer a variety of art classes for the wider public, or simply the chance to lazily sip coffee in their serene courtyard and stylish cafe. The focus though has always been on supporting fresh new talent in the often difficult period after leaving education.

Now in its seventh year, the Islington Contemporary Art and Design Fair is the culmination of all this support – and the perfect platform for new talent to show their work to a wide audience and get vital exposure. Speaking to Matthew Bowen, the organiser of the fair, he tells me how Candid exists to provide a platform for new talent and to support creativity – especially in the first few years after graduation, when up-andcoming artists can struggle to establish themselves and find an audience for their work.

The fair sees a huge variety of creatives from all over the country come together

under one roof to exhibit their work and attempt to make all-important contacts and sales. With most of the artists manning their stalls personally, it also affords a rare opportunity to meet and buy direct from the artists themselves, and to gain an insight into the newest ideas in contemporary art and design.

Matthew tells me that despite the fair now being an established event, “it stays fresh because of the new work from up and coming talent,” and a quick look at the artists and designers exhibiting this year, as well as the wealth of exciting pieces on show, emphatically backs that up.

Spanning four weekends, the range of the work exhibited is vast and offers a treasure trove of original ideas and pieces for first-time buyers and seasoned collectors alike. For one thing, this year will be the first time Rowanne Anderson will show her stunning black and white wood and lino cut animal prints. These bold, close-up portraits are at once beautiful images of wildlife and arresting glimpses into the deeper psychologies and characters of their animal subjects.

Speaking about the fair she said, “I was immediately attracted to the idea of showing my work directly to visitors and potential buyers, and it therefore being more of a personal process.” The fair isn’t restricted to just new talent however, and also features some more established artists. Watch out for the unsettling paintings of Adele Stephenson, whose increasingly esteemed work explores issues of identity, hysteria and discord through poignant portraits and images of the human body.  Islington Contemporary Art and Design Fair, Candid Galleries, 3 Torrens Street EC1V 1NQ candidarts.com

Exhibitions run from Fri-Sun with private viewings on Thursday and are free to attend. From October 1-3, the focus is on painting, sculpture and time-based media. The following weekend, October 8-10, sees photography, illustration, graphics and printmaking take centre stage.

The weekend of October 1517 hosts fashion, textiles and jewellery (accompanied by a fashion show on the Friday).

Finally, design products, furniture, ceramics and glass can be seen between October 22-24.

Running alongside the fair is the Angel Moving Image Festival. The festival takes place October 8-10, is free to attend and is held in atmospheric Candid Projection Room. The site usually holds monthly screenings where emerging filmmakers can show their work and network as well as attend Q&A sessions with notable industry directors, screenwriters and the like.

During the fair the Projection Room will be showing a selection of the best short films from past sessions selected by a panel of programmers at Candid. As always, the emphasis will be on contemporary work by breakthrough talent: a philosophy that has served Candid and the local area well, and which promises to continue to bring new talent to the fore.

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The designs derive from contemporary architectural themes and the repetition of line and form, with kinetic and tactile elements. www.catherinehendy.co.uk

JAROSLAV HRUSTALENKO (CERAMICIST)

In this work his inspiration is drawn from the inner structure of pebbles, rocks and precious stones. This has led him to develop a range of specific individual expressive means. The challenge he has set himself is to create a natural cohesion between the form and surface. Building upon his own cultural background Jaroslav Hrustalenko has identified a range of familiar everyday objects and looked at ways of interpreting these in his chosen media.

More importantly he has raised questions of value and perception once specific materials have been reassessed and discarded in favour of other means. www.hrustalenko.com

SNEAK PREVIEW A low-down on some of the exhibiting artists

ADELE STEPHENSON (PAINTER)

My work is an effort to convey through both portraiture and the human figure the constant movement of the inner body and its many states of hysteria and discord. I represent these tensions through gestures, faces and poses that expose intentions of inner character while exploring the relationship between aesthetic representation and reality to define façade and perceptions of truth. www.throughtheglassdarkly.co.uk

ROSIE SHERWOOD (PHOTOGRAPHER)

Selection of photographs from book The Ellentree. The Ellentree uses onsite installation, purpose built props and changing landscapes to construct a series of photographs that suggest following a trail. When combined with text these photographs become part of a constructed narrative, central to which is the genre of fantasy and a consideration the psyche and inner and outer worlds. I was interested in exploring storytelling and photography’s potential relationship with literature. www.fotofolios.co.uk/work/ rosiesherwood

NARIN PANITCHPAKDI (FASHION DESIGNER)

Inspired by traditional wrapping techniques seen in Thai costumes, I explore personal expression and identity through the process of wrapping fabric around the body. Plain white fabrics are wrapped and sprayed-painted to highlight the main pleats and folds. These unique lines and shapes that are revealed once the fabric is unraveled are translated into a woven Jacquard length. www.narinpan.jotta.com

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WHAT’S ON THE Wonderful WEB?

Iain Scott looks at the 3 best things on the net this month

Business Website of the month IF YOU’RE IN BUSINESS, YOU SHOULD BE HERE

As a local business person, I feel it’s important to promote local businesses. Similarly, business support agencies and networks are one of the best ways to do get involved on a local level.

You may not know this, but Islington has a thriving business community, and hosts one of the most established and oldest Chambers of Commerce in London. In fact, it is one of only a handful of local Chambers that still run today (bar the London Chamber of Commerce which covers almost all the boroughs).

So, if you’re a local business owner, whether it be a retailer, service based, or otherwise, I urge you to join the Islington Chamber of Commerce and get access to hundreds of other like minded entrepreneurs, business owners and inspiring people.

And if you’re still not convinced, the Chamber runs a breakfast meet up every Tuesday morning, over in Angel.

Recently rebranded, they have a spanking new website that will tell you everything you need to know: www.islingtonchamber.org.uk

Talent Website of the month TALENTED? BE SEEN!

Whether it’s acting, presenting, modelling or becoming a background artist, Farringdon based To Be Seen we would like to help you on your journey.

New castings and auditions are posted on their website daily and members can apply for any of the jobs directly, at any time.

When you apply for a job your personalised profile will be emailed to the casting director/producer who posted the job who will then be able to contact you directly.

With X-Factor fever in the air, To Be Seen is an opportunity for everyone to claim their spot in the lime light.

With a huge database of casting directors, producers, agents

and talent, it might be that you start working in TV sooner than you think!

Registration is free, so start your journey to stardom at www.tobeseen.co.uk.

T.V. Website of the month ALL THE TV YOU EVER NEED

Watching TV online isn’t something new. There’s BBC iPlayer, ITV’s Player and Sky allows you to watch movies so long as you’re a paying subscriber.

However, TVCatchup lets you watch live TV on your computer, iPad or even iPhone. It also has almost all the free-to-air channels, which includes those on Freeview, FreeSat and other ‘terrestrial’ channels. There are over 50 in total.

With a WiFi connection, you won’t need a TV again! What’s more, it’s completely free of charge. With no software to install and because signing up is simple, you’ll be watching your favourite TV programme in seconds.

Do it now: www.tvcatchup.com Iain Scott is managing director of Islington based web design agency, Base Creative. Iain’s role is helping businesses make more of their online marketing.

If you have a suggestion for a featured website, email Iain personally at iain.scott@basecreative.eu.

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Without a diesel model in its line-up, buyers struggled to make sense of Infiniti, says Matthew Carter. But now that’s all changed

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t must have been one of those classic Homer Simpson ‘Doh’ moments. The stage had been set for the launch of not just a new car, but of an entire new marque – Infiniti.

The luxury Japanese brand (it’s an arm of Nissan just as Lexus is to Toyota) had long been popular in America, but now was the time for the cars to be sold in Europe. And then global economic chaos set in.

You can imagine the conversation around the boardroom table. “So, remind me again, we have a range of luxury cars powered by powerful but thirsty V6 and V8 petrol engines. And the two biggest are both four-wheel drives.

“So that means our cars are expensive gas-guzzlers that pump out huge amounts of CO2… and we major on Chelsea Tractors that attract unwanted attention from the antis.

“And we’re going to launch all this just as a recession hits. D’oh!”

Against that backdrop, Infiniti might have been forgiven if it had quietly dropped its plans for Europe and retreated back the US. But to its credit it continued and even made a virtue out of the recession, deciding that lower-thananticipated sales made the marque even more exclusive.

But Infiniti bosses also knew that their cars wouldn’t be out of tune with the

market forever, though even they would admit the more socially acceptable diesel models couldn’t come quickly enough.

It’s been worth the wait. There are diesel versions of the gargantuan FX 4x4 and the forthcoming M saloon, but the pick of the crop is the EX30d. EX is what Infiniti calls a compact crossover, part 4x4, part luxury coupé.

But it’s the 30d bit that’s the most significant element here. It refers to the car’s 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine, developed by the Renault-Nissan Alliance, and which goes some way to restoring the car’s environmental credentials. The combined mpg, for example, is 33mpg – rather better than

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Motoring the petrol’s 25mpg – while emissions improve to a betterbut-still-not-brilliant 224g/km.

The figures are good enough, though, to allow you to drive the Infiniti with a clear-ish conscience, and that’s all that really matters. But the best news is that the new diesel engine is really rather good.

Infiniti’s 3.7-litre V6 petrol is a hard act to follow: it’s creamy smooth, wonderfully powerful and makes a superb noise. The diesel’s deep bass rumble on start-up instantly lets you know it’s an oil burner, but once on the move you’d be hard pushed to tell it’s not a petrol by listening alone.

Infiniti is all about refinement, and the fact that there’s a diesel under the bonnet just means the engineers have worked a little harder to ensure its air of sophistication remains. Better than that, though, the engine’s huge pulling power means that in everyday overtaking terms it’s probably quicker than the petrol. And you certainly won’t spend as much time at the filling station.

The super-smooth 7-speed automatic box must take some of the credit here.

Changes are instant and imperceptible and there’s a Sport mode to sharpen things up still further.

Although it has four-wheel drive, in normal use the system has a rearward bias, meaning the EX feels quite sporting when being driven with verve. But when the going gets slippery, the intelligent system reads the conditions and immediately starts to equalise the torque between the wheels, so that grip and drive are where they are needed.

In other respects, the diesel is identical to the petrol version.That means clever

coupé-inspired looks (even if that means it’s not quite as spacious as you might think) and a seriously luxurious interior.

High-quality leather is offset by a modern, black lacquer finish to the console, though classic maple wood is an option.

And the top-of-the-range GT Premium model is absolutely loaded with seriously clever kit. On top of the usual stuff – the climate control, the touch screen satnav, the 2GB Music Box where you can download your favourite CDs and not have to lug them about with you, and so on – the Premium has something called Lane Departure Prevention (LDP). So you’re driving down the motorway and your mind – and the car – starts to wander. As you stray over the white line, the system gives an audible and visible warning as, indeed, do many other similar systems.

Where the Infiniti goes one better is that, should the driver ignore the warnings, it intercepts by gently

applying the brakes to one side of the car to create a yaw effect that brings the car back into line.

To LDP you can add a series of other acronyms such as Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW). If you have a crash in the Infiniti, it’s clearly because you wanted one.

But perhaps the cleverest bit of standard kit is the Around View Monitor (yes, you’ve got it: AVM). Imagine a parking camera mounted not just on the tailgate, but also on the radiator grille and within both side door mirrors. Merge all four feeds together and you have a remarkable bird’s-eye image that appears to come from some 20 feet above the car. It allows inch-perfect parking everything, even in the tightest of gaps.

But perhaps the thing that lifts EX30d – any Infiniti indeed – above the rest is what they call the Infiniti Total Ownership Experience. The showrooms are a mix of boutique hotel and nightclub cool. Owners are treated like individuals – VIP individuals, that is – and Infiniti reckons the aftercare is second to none.

And now Londoners now have a chance to experience it first-hand with the recent opening of the capital’s Infiniti Centre in Piccadilly. Even Homer Simpson would be treated with due reverence. 

IN BRIEF CAR: INFINITI EX30D GT PREMIUM PRICE: £41,220 ENGINE: 2993CC TURBO-CHARGED V6 DIESEL POWER: 238 HP DRIVE: FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE

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26 OCTOBER - 3 NOVEMBER THE ROSEMARY BRANCH THEATRE BREAKFAST WITH EMMA From acclaimed writer Fay Weldon comes Breakfast with Emma, a play based on the classic novel, Madame Bovary. Opening in very familiar territory to us all – a domestic argument over milk at breakfast- events quickly spiral out of control. Will the married couple be able to reconcile from the revelations that ensue or have their lives been changed irrevocably? Helen Tennison is at the directing helm having cut her teeth at The Rosemary with numerous Shakespeare productions. www.rosemarybranch.co.uk, 2 Shepperton Road, N1 3DT

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30 OCTOBER CARGO DEATH AT THE DISCO Cargo are pulling out all the stops for their Halloween special. Not only have they come up with a pretty ominous sounding name for the night, they’ll be giving the décor a ghoulish edge, as well as luring in some big names from dance music’s land of the living including Disco Blood Bath, Trailer Trash and Headspace. www.cargo-london.com Miss Aniela and the Mirror Cracked - Natalie Dybisz.

21 OCTOBER ROUNDHOUSE YEASAYER Yeasayer’s ability to produce tunes which are catchy as hell put Odd Blood in contention for the best album of 2010, so seize the chance to catch this great band live. www.roundhouse.org.uk

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22 SEPTEMBER - 19 DECEMBER ESTORICK COLLECTION OF MODERN ITALIAN ART AGAINST MUSSOLNI: ART AND THE FALL OF A DICTATOR Italy’s brutal history under the reign of Mussolini is captured in an array of satirical drawings, photographs and paintings from antiFascist artists at the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art. Key works on show include Renato Guttuso’s Picasso-inspired Massacre and a series of caricature drawings from Tono Zancanaro. A great opportunity to explore an often neglected part of modern Italian culture and is also a showcase for political art at its best. www.estorickcollection.com 39a Canonbury Square, N1 2AN

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1 OCTOBER - 30 NOVEMBER VARIOUS VENUES THE EAST LONDON PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL Photomonth celebrate their tenyear anniversary with The East London Photography Festival.

Hundreds of exhibitions will be shown at various galleries but they aren’t the only exhibiting spaces. Eatyourartout is an initiative that will see restaurants, bars and cafes in the East End displaying photographers’ work.

Talks and workshops also form part of the programme. photomonth.org

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CANONBURY GROVE N1

OCTOBER 2010

£1,250,000 Freehold

A beautifully presented Grade II period home set over three storeys with southerly aspect rear garden. The property comprises two bedrooms and a luxurious bathroom to the upper floors, a delightful double reception room and third bedroom or study to the raised ground floor. The lower ground floor provides a wonderful modern kitchen and dining space with guest cloakroom and double doors leading out to an open rear garden.

Canonbury Grove runs along the New River Walk within the heart of Canonbury, bordering the ‘Alwynes’. Highbury and Islington and Essex Road stations are both close to hand, whilst Islington Green, Angel and Upper Street are also within a short walk.

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Thomas More Street, E1 £460 per week A spacious two bedroom two bathroom apartment in a portered development situated moments from St Katherine’s dock. Available furnished.

High Timber Street, EC4 £1,500 per week A rare opportunity to rent a luxury riverside apartment with one of the most impressive views across the Thames. Available furnished/part furnished or unfurnished.

Cartwright Street, E1 £380 per week A recently refurbished one bedroom apartment in this portered development just two minutes from St Katherine’s Dock. Benefits from a private balcony. Available furnished.

Creechurch Lane, EC3 £625 per week A stunning penthouse apartment situated in the centre of The City. This apartment has a private terrace with views of the Gherkin. Available furnished.

Hamptons City Lettings

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Deal Street, E1 £450 per week

Clerkenwell Road, EC1 £600 per week

A well presented two bedroom duplex apartment in this former warehouse with communal roof terrace situated moments from Brick Lane. Available furnished.

Immaculate two double bedroom apartment with contemporary fittings and wood flooring throughout. Benefits from a balcony overlooking the courtyard garden.

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John Trundle Court, EC2 £285,000 – Leasehold Set on the first floor of a popular block in the Barbican, this studio apartment is well presented, with a balcony offering lovely views of the gardens below.

Mansell Street, E1 £420,000 – Leasehold A smart two bedroom apartment in a lift-serviced building with concierge, with a private terrace facing West towards the City.

Bridgewater Square, EC2 £470,000 – Leasehold

Arbour Square, E1 £535,000 – Freehold Hamptons are delighted to offer this superb 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment in a highly Set over 3 floors, this charming 2 bedroom period house offers good entertaining space, sought-after building in the City, at the edge of the Square Mile. a private garden and, subject to some interior refurbishment, would make a superb home.

The Hamptons International team always go further to meet your personal property needs, whatever they may be.

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Leman Street, E1 £565,000 – Leasehold

Heneage Street, E1 £1,150,000 – Share of Freehold

This beautifully presented 2 bedroom 3rd floor apartment in a popular building has a balcony overlooking the internal landscaped water garden.

This stunning apartment is set over 3 floors of a superb period building just off Brick Lane, and offers fantastic entertaining space as well as spacious bedrooms and a study.

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Burgh Street, N1 £1050 – Long Let

Liverpool Road, N1 £875- Long Let

Beautiful refurbished three bedroom, two bathroom townhouse situated minutes from Angel Tube station and the peaceful back roads of Upper Street.

Stylishly refurbished and spacious Georgian home in popular leafy Barnsbury with beautiful kitchen and dining area, ideal for entertaining.

Railey Mews, NW5 £850 – Long Let

St Pancras, NW1 £795 – Long Let

Beautiful mews house set over two floors with vaulted ceiling, mahogany floors and stylish finish throughout with a vast living space and private decked terrace.

Immaculately restored and bright two double bedroom, two bathroom triplex apartment in this historical landmark building.

Hamptons Islington Lettings

Lettings. 020 7359 5675 islingtonlettings@hamptons-int.com Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Renting a property is no reason to accept anything less than the perfect home. It’s still your personal oasis. Albeit for a shorter timeframe. That said nearly all our tenants renew their contracts. Proof that we know how to make people feel right at home.

New Wharf Road, N1 £675 – Long Let Superb two bedroom corporate apartment within this popular gated development with decked terrace, fantastic open plan kitchen to dining and direct canal views.

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Angel Wharf, N1 £425 – Long Let Corporate one double bedroom fourth floor apartment with open plan kitchen to living/ dining room. Balcony with canal views and parking by separate negotiation.

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Winkworth is delighted to announce the opening of its Highbury office, as part of its continued expansion across London. The new office will cover Highbury, Stoke Newington and Finsbury Park. We now invite you to benefit from the high exposure of Winkworth’s launch marketing.

An experienced local team, serving your best interests at all times.

An established and trusted brand, with 175 years experience in all market conditions.

A commitment to quality and excellence A fee structure that is based on ‘reward for results’ A renowned website currently receiving 200,000 visits a month.

Tailored marketing initiatives for your property.

A communicating network of over 80 offices across the UK with 57 offices in London alone.

A neighbouring office on Upper Street, Islington, where your property will automatically be marketed as well - giving you two agents for the price of one.

If you are planning to move and would like to discuss your plans, or simply explore the general prospects for the market in 2010, please call 020 7989 7000 or email highbury@winkworth.co.uk. winkworth.co.uk for thousands of properties to buy and rent

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Gillespie Road N5 ÂŁ795,000 Freehold A fantastic freehold house consisting of an exceptionally large open plan living space with exposed beams, two good sized bedrooms, two bathrooms, private patio, private gated drive way and within easy reach of numerous transport links.

Highbury Grange N5 ÂŁ499,950 Leasehold Set over the top two floors of a large Victorian house this charming two bedroom property offers spacious living on a leafy, residential street near to Highbury Barn as well as Highbury & Islington station.

Over 80 Winkworth offices independently owned and operated

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Grantbridge Street N1 ÂŁ1,100 Per week A stunning, recently refurbished three bedroom house arranged over four floors comprising a double reception room, modern kitchen with integrated appliances, generous bedrooms, two bathrooms and a beautiful garden in a superb location near Upper Street.

Northchurch Road N1 ÂŁ635 Per week A stylish and well presented two bedroom maisonette offering abundant living space within a period conversion; modern kitchen/dining area, excellent master bedroom, two bathrooms and private patio and garden.

Over 80 Winkworth offices independently owned and operated

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Dallington Street, EC1

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Stunning Two Bedroom

Large Roof Terrace

£865,000 Leasehold

£699,950 Leasehold

• 1300 sq ft two bedroom apartment

• Superb penthouse apartment

• South facing balcony

• Direct lift access to the home

• Quiet central EC1 location

• Fantastic west facing terrace

• Vast reception and modern kitchen

• Contemporary finish throughout

Clerkenwell Road, EC1

Rosebery Avenue, EC1

Fabulous Contemporary Penthouse

Perfect Pied a Terre

£1,695,000 Leasehold

£365,000 Leasehold

• Stunning three bedroom penthouse

• Charming one bed conversion

• 1000 sq ft wrap around terrace

• Decked patio/terrace area

• Secure parking and concierge

• Popular Art Deco building

• Close to Barbican and Farringdon stations

• Communal gardens and concierge

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John Spencer Square, N1

Gainsborough Studios South, N1

Near Highbury station

Popular development

£450,000 leasehold

£400,000 leasehold

• Two bedroom purpose built flat

• 763 sq ft two bedroom, two bath apartment

• Updating required internally

• Iconic development with porter

• Close to Highbury/Islington station

• Central position for City access

Britannia Building, N1

Wolsey Road, N1

Walk to the City

Contemporary Freehold

£595,000 leasehold.

£775,000 freehold

• 985 sq ft, two bedroom luxury apartment

• Attractive three storey family house

• Two bathrooms and dressing area

• Three bedrooms, two luxury bathrooms

• Fabulous location by Old Street

• Own private patio garden

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325 Upper Street, London N1 2XQ www.hughgrover.co.uk

Myddelton Square, EC1 2,293 sq.ft.

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College Cross, N1 3 Bedrooms

Arvon Road, N5 2/3 Bedrooms

St. Peter’s Street, N1 2 Bedrooms

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Highbury New Park, N5 2 Bedrooms

Share of Freehold £479,950

Share of Freehold £499,999

Dagmar Terrace, N1 3 Bedrooms

Freehold £825,000

Leasehold £385,000

Peartree Street, EC1 2 Bedrooms

Leasehold £695,000

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The property is neutrally decorated throughout and offers 4 double bedrooms, bathroom and a large open plan kitchen/dining room and living room. It also has a large roof terrace. Ideally located for bus routes to Angel, Highbury and Islington and the West End.

dowNHam Road, N1

£375 pw

A One bedroom apartment set on the third floor of this popular modern development. The property is light, airy and spacious at 676 sq ft and is well positioned for access to both the City, and the West End. Angel and Hoxton are also within easy reach along with the amenities of Upper Street.

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HigHbuRy FiElds, N1

£340 pw

Large one double bedroom apartment in picturesque Highbury Terrace. Large open plan lounge with fitted kitchen and diner, lots of storage space and natural light, bathroom with overhead shower.

Overlooking the famous Highbury Fields, and within minutes walk of Highbury & Islington Station makes this a must see!

Available from the last week of October. **Includes Heating and Hot Water**

dEFoE Road N16

£425 pw

Enviably located in a converted church, this exceptionally well presented 1208 sq ft two bedroom maisonette provides bright and airy living space, stylish interiors and private garden. The property, which is over two floors further comprises large semi open plan kitchen reception, generous master bedroom, spacious second bedroom and bathroom. Defoe Road is ideally situated in the heart of Stoke Newington.

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TibberTon Square, n1

£385,000

a beautifully presented two bedroom conversion in this Grade ii listed Georgian building, situated in this popular square location, being within easy access of the angel, Highbury & islington station and upper street with its array of vibrant bars & restaurants. the property has been maintained to a high standard by the current owner and an internal inspection is recommended to be fully appreciated.

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Caldy Walk, n1

£390,000

Generously arranged over three floors, this well presented three bedroom maisonette offers a great location in the heart of Canonbury. the property comprises spacious living room, bright kitchen with dining area, three bedrooms, bathroom, guest cloakroom and patio which is ideal for dining al fresco. Perfectly located, the property is well facilitated by the trendy amenities of upper street and essex road.

WiCkham hill, n1

£225,000

one bedroom duplex apartment located just off essex road in islington n1. the property comprises spacious reception room, with a separate kitchen, white three piece bathroom suite, one double bedroom on the upper level and excellent storage throughout. the property would ideally benefit from some cosmetic work offered on a leasehold basis. (535 sQ.Ft, 49.7 sQ.M).

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PROPERTYNEWS HAMPTONS MARIA BAKER FROM HAMPTONS SAYS THAT IT’S AN IDEAL TIME TO RENT YOUR PROPERTY

2010 began on a positive note and as we approach the last quarter of the year, rents are continuing to rise.

Due to our extensive advertising coverage and growing corporate and client services departments, we have seen a substantial increase in the level of new enquiries resulting in our properties being let more quickly than ever before and some at record rental figures!

Our renewals department have achieved some fantastic rents too; Up to 20% increases on last years rents in some instances!

With a lack of high quality properties and a high demand from motivated applicants, this is the ideal time to bring your property to the market.

If you are considering letting your property at any time in the near future, please consider Hamptons International as your agent of choice.

Contact Maria Baker on 020 7236 8399 or bakerm@hamptons-int.com

WHERE NEXT Since its beginnings, Islington has always prided itself on individuality; meshing the old and new, a constantly changing face while remaining forever ‘London’.

Islington celebrates diversity, one world rubbing shoulders warmly with another, from pub to bar, bistro to restaurant, culture to counter-culture to culture.

Islington has always thrived on small, local businesses building faith and trust with local residents and now a new, ethical, personalised business service has come along to enter the traditionally-maligned field of the estate agent – Wherenext.

Wherenext was founded by experts in both the property market and the specific environs of Islington.

Whether you’re buying, selling, letting or renting, only Wherenext have the combination of business skills and local knowledge to offer you a personalized, individual approach to your property needs. Remember what it is that makes Islington the place to be; individuality, diversity and personality. Choose Wherenext.

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AGENTS DIRECTORY 1 STIRLING ACKROYD 106 St John Street EC1M 4EH Tel: 020 7549 0606 www.stirlingackroyd.com 2 STIRLING ACKROYD 40 Great Eastern Street EC2A 3EP Tel: 020 7749 3838 www.stirlingackroyd.com 3 FELICITY J LORD 67-71 Goswell Road EC1V 7EP Tel: 0207 251 9449 www.fjlord.co.uk 4 BRIDGE 98a Curtain Rd, Shoreditch EC2A 3AA Tel: 020 7749 1400 www.bridge.co.uk 5 CITYZEN The Green House, 41-42 Clerkenwell Green, London, EC1R 0DU www.cityzenproperties.co.uk 6 CURRELL RESIDENTIAL 122-124 St. John Street EC1V 4JS Tel: 020 253 2533 www.currell.com 7 HAMPTONS Aldermary House,15 Queen Street EC4N 1TX Sales: 020 7236 8398, Lets: 020 7236 8399 www.hamptons.co.uk 8 NELSONS 110 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3AH T: 020 7613 1798 www.nelsonssales.com ISLINGTON PROPERTIES 111 Upper Street N1 1QN Tel: 020 7812 0480 www.islingtonproperties.com.

BAIRSTOW EVES 108-109 Upper Street N1 1QN Tel: 020 7704 0154 www.bairstoweves.co.uk HUGH GROVER ASSOCIATES 325 Upper Street N1 2XQ Tel: 020 7226 1010 www.hughgrover.co.uk THOMSON CURRIE 313 Upper Street N1 2XQ Tel: 020 7354 5224 www.thomsoncurrie.co.uk NEXT MOVE 320 Upper Street N1 2XQ Tel: 020 7226 5050 www.nextmove.com

ASK THE EXPERT Local experts

Colman Coyle Solicitors

answer your legal property questions

My Flat has what is called an “unofficial roof terrace”. How could I make it an official one?

The first thing you should do is contact your freeholder.

He will need to agree to include the area as part of what is known as the “demised premises”. This will mean drawing up a Deed which incorporates a new plan marking out the terrace. This Deed will then be registered at the Land Registry. It is possible that the freeholder might charge you a premium for agreeing to incorporate the flat roof as a terrace and you would also normally be expected to bear the freeholder’s legal fees. You could also contact the local planning authority who could advise you in connection with formalising the planning aspect. You might be advised to make an application for a Certificate of Lawfulness if you have owned the property for at least 10 years. You could also contact the Local Authority’s Building Control Department to ascertain what their requirements would be to make the terrace building regulation compliant.

My freeholder has told me that I need his permission if I want to sell my flat. Can this be right?

It sounds like your Lease requires what is known as a “Licence to Assign”, which is indeed a requirement that the freeholder’s consent be obtained before the sale completes.

This consent cannot be unreasonably withheld and is usually a formality. It is more common to have a requirement for a Licence to Assign in a large mansion block. In such cases, the freeholders may want to check that the incoming flat owner is a respectable person and can afford the annual service charge, which, in large mansion block can run to several thousand pounds a year. In such cases, personal and bank references may be requested and a formal Licence to Assign granted. The freeholders will instruct their solicitors to prepare the Licence and the outgoing flat owner will be responsible for the freeholder’s solicitor’s legal fees. In smaller blocks, such Licences are rarer and where there is a requirement for a Licence to Assign, it is usually dealt with on a much more informal basis and can often comprise a simple one line letter.

Wells House, 80 Upper Street, Islington N1 0NU Tel: 020 7354 3000 Hema Anand, Enfranchisement Partner, hema.anand@colmancoyle.com Andrew Flint, Residential Property Partner andrew.flint@colmancoyle.com www.colmancoyle.com Andrew Flint

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Shoreditch Lettings Canal Buildings – 1/2 bedroom penthouse. 2,000+ sq ft, double height living space, dual aspect floor to ceiling windows, roof terraces.

Bankside Lettings Union Street – 1 double bedroom duplex apartment, solid oak flooring, floor to ceiling windows, open plan kitchen with Bosch appliances, large balcony.

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Clerkenwell Lettings Cowcross Street – 2,400 sq ft, 2/3 bedrooms, warehouse, wooden flooring, seconds from Smithfield markets and Farringdon station. Unfurnished.

Hackney Lettings Albion Drive – large 3/4 double bedroom house, exposed wooden floors, high ceilings, original sash windows and a superb private roof terrace.

HACKNEY 020 7749 3807

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Shoreditch Sales Gainsborough Studios – 1,034 Sq ft, 2 bedrooms, open-plan kitchen, bright & airy, sleek & contemporary finish throughout, balcony with beautiful views.

Bankside Sales Bench Apartments – 1,132 sq ft, duplex apartment, large dual aspect reception room, well equipped kitchen, 2 good sized roof terraces.

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Clerkenwell Sales Compton Street – 1,756 sq ft/163 sq m, 3 double bedroom, Georgian Terraced House set over four floors.

Hackney Sales Mount Pleasant Lane – 1,005 sq ft, 3 double bedrooms, open-plan kitchen, large family bathroom, roof terrace, immaculate condition throughout.

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CALVERT AVENUE, E2 £680PW This minimalistic split level 3 double bedroom 2 bathroom Loft apartment is Shoreditch living at its best.

LETTINGS shoreditch@nelsonslettings.com www.nelsonslettings.com

QUILTER STREET, E2 £790PW Beautifully refurbished 4 double bedroom Victorian house offering contemporary living with traditional period features.

BATEMANS ROW, EC2A £350PW Extremely spacious 900sq ft 1 double bedroom Live/Work unit located within the ever popular Shoreditch Triangle.

OLD STREET, EC1 £500PW Immaculate 2 double bedroom 2 bathroom apartment with state of the art technology only a stone’s throw from Old Street Tube.

QUAKER STREET, E2 £595PW Stunning & spacious 3 double bedroom split level maisonette with a 26” lounge in the heart of Spitalfields/Brick Lane.

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SOUTHGATE ROAD, N1 £650,000 A spectacular 2 bedroom sub penthouse apartment offering over 1000 sq ft of chic living space.

SALES shoreditch@nelsonssales.com www.nelsonssales.com

COMMERCIAL ROAD, E1 FROM £475,000 A range of 2 bedroom luxury apartments within an exciting new development located minutes from Aldgate East Tube.

BATEMANS ROW, EC2A £610,000 Enviably located just outside the Shoreditch Triangle is this extremely spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath apartment.

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110 CURTAIN ROAD LONDON EC2A 3AH T: 020 7613 1798 F: 020 7033 9562

DRYSDALE STREET, N1 £399,950 Extremely spacious 1 double bedroom Loft style apartment with secure parking only a stones throw from Hoxton Square.

COLUMBIA ROAD, E2 £240,000 A rare opportunity to acquire a spacious one bedroom apartment within this striking grade II listed building.

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