the south west residents' journal october 2014

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The Residents’ Journal team has been busy in the local community this month, speaking to many successful people in the area. Jennifer Mason chats to award-winning local entrepreneur Kate Giles about creating and launching technically advanced fitness kit (page 20); we

speak to Earl Spencer about the launch of his new book Killers of the King: The Men Who Dared to Execute Charles I and attending Wimbledon Bookfest (page eight); meanwhile, we go behind-the scenes with Kevin Pumfrey who tells us how a day preparing for Trooping of the

Colour with his friends inspired him to turn to his first love: designing hats (page 16).

With Halloween fast approaching, the Journal takes a trip to Strawberry Hill House. We find out the story behind the Gothic villa in Twickenham (page 12), as well as listing the spooky events that are taking place towards the end of the month (page 11 and 28).

Elsewhere, Henry Hopwood-Phillips chats to MP Zac Goldsmith who is opening the ever-popular Barnes Fashion Show, which being held on 16 October (page 18), and finally, don’t miss the results of our photography competition; turn to page 26 to discover the winning snaps.

Dear Resident,

Managing Editor Francesca Lee

Assistant Editor Lauren Romano

Main Editorial Contributor Jennifer Mason

Editorial InternTom Hagues

Distributed to selected homes in the Borough of Richmond upon Thames, as well as Wimbledon, Putney, Barnes and Coombe, the Residents’ Journal is a platform for locals to discuss issues and events that matter. Please do not hesitate to get in contact

with your news, email [email protected].

Image credIts top row, L-r: A special place to remember by Lucy Colbert; Twickenham early morning in January by Andrew Wilson; Autumn Collection courtesy of Village England.centre row, L-r: ‘The way’ early morning in Richmond Park by Annabel Burn; Staircase at Ham House by National Trust/Sophia Schorr-Kon; Putney Artists’ Open House by Daniel LewisBottom row, L-R: The Library at Strawberry Hill by Jennifer Mason; Autumn Collection courtesy of Village England; Scooters by Justin Ward

Members of the Professional Publishers Association

Editor-in-Chief Lesley Ellwood

Managing DirectorEren Ellwood

General Manager Fiona Fenwick

Senior Designer Daniel Poole

Publishing Director

Giles Ellwood

Executive Director Sophie Roberts

Head of FinanceElton Hopkins

Client Relationship DirectorFelicity Morgan-Harvey

Brand ConsistencyLaddawan Juhong

Production Hugo Wheatley, Alex Powell

Oscar Viney, Amy Roberts

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NOTEBOOKKeep your finger on the pulse with our roundup of local news

COOKBOOK

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Community cookbookThis month, Kew Village Market launches its first foray into the world of culinary publishing with the Kew Village Market Cookbook. The glossy collection features more than 100 recipes celebrating the range and quality of its stallholders’ produce and has been curated by Kew resident and award-winning cookery writer Sarah Edington, with a foreword by local historian David Blomfield.

£10, available from Kew Village Market (5 October, 2 November, 7 December) Station Parade, Richmond, TW9 3PZ; from The Kew Bookshop, 1-2 Station Approach, TW9 3QB, 020 8940 0030 or The Open Book, 10 King Street, TW9 1ND, 020 8940 1802 (kewvillagemarket.org)

A CLOSER LOOK

Discover more about the culinary secrets

inside the Kew Village Market Cookbook in our

November issue

TW9 Moore magicLate last month, celebrated sculptor Henry Moore’s iconic work of art Reclining Mother and Child arrived at its new home at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, where it will remain to delight visitors for at least the next four years. The powerful sculpture is a rare and unusual piece as it is one of only three large-scale bronzes by the artist that combines two of his favourite subjects: the mother and child and the reclining figure.

Entry £15, concessions £14, children under-16 go free. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AB, 020 8332 5655 (kew.org)

This summer’s Kew Fête raised more than £15,000 for its chosen charities. The event donated: £2,000 to Me Too & Co; £1,836 to Foodbank; £1,500 to Leuka; £1,000 to the Kew Community Trust; £1,155 to The Mulberry Centre; £1,000 to the Holly Lodge Centre; £1,000 to Refuge; £1,000 to React; £836 to the Kew Neighbourhood Association;

£500 to Home-Start; £500 to the Orange Tree Theatre; £475 to FitzRoy and £150 to Pensford Field. The remaining balance will be donated to Small Steps. Well done and thank you to all those who attended the fair and supported these worthy causes.

(kewfete.org)

TW9 Fundraising fun

Courtesy of Kew Fête

Reproduced by permission of the Henry Moore Foundation

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TW11 Time for teaThe Sheen Lane Day Centre for people aged 60 years and over with a physical frailty or impairment, has been recently refurbished to include a room for hairdressing and aromatherapy with an overhead ceiling tracking hoist and shower facilities. The interior has also been refreshed and the garden improved with the addition of colourful new flowerbeds for an enhanced sensory experience. To celebrate the refurbishment, more than 40 older residents enjoyed tea and cake as well as dancing and entertainment.

Sheen Lane Day Centre, 74 Sheen Lane, Sheen, SW14 8LP. For more information about the centre, contact Cathy Crockford on 020 8876 1706 (richmond.gov.uk/sheen_lane_day_centre)

TW2 A cause for celebration

Congratulations to local micro-brewery Twickenham Fine Ales which recently

celebrated its 10th birthday. Cheers to many more years to come!

18 Mereway Road, TW2 6RG, 020 8241 1825 (twickenham-fine-ales.co.uk)

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Have your sayResidents of the Borough of Merton can speak up about crime in the local area by completing the council’s annual safety survey before 31 October. Every year, Safer Merton – the borough Community Safety Partnership made up of the council, police, fire brigade, probation and health services – carries out a strategic assessment that looks at community safety issues in the borough, including concerns about crime, disorder, anti-social behaviour, drugs and alcohol abuse. The results from the consultation help to set the partnership’s priorities for the coming year.

Leader of Merton Council Cllr Stephen Alambritis said: ‘Merton is one of the safest boroughs in London. This survey plays a key role in keeping it that way, which is why we want residents to tell us their concerns. By working with our partners, we will continue to address them.’

To complete the survey, visit merton.gov.uk/safermertonconsultation. Paper versions are available from the Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, SM4 5DX, 020 8274 4901

SW19 Lounging aboutThe New Wimbledon Theatre recently opened its VIP Ambassador Lounge, designed for those who want to make their theatre experience a little more special. Guests can enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco before the performance, as well as unlimited nibbles during the interval and access to a cloakroom.

ATG Theatre’s in-house interior designer George Couyas told the Journal: ‘The brief for this new addition was to create a sophisticated and luxurious experience for our customers. Pre-show and during the interval, they can now enjoy table service and a welcome drink and nibbles upon arrival. The inspiration for this design came from the 1960s Mad Men era and is a contemporary take on a private members club.’

Prices start from £15 per person, but the lounge can also be booked for private events. 93 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1QG, 0844 871 7646 (atgtickets.com/wimbledon)

TW2 Transport upgradeAhead of the crowds expected to attend the Rugby World Cup 2015, Whitton station (the second main station serving Twickenham Stadium) will receive upgrades worth approximately £3million.

The enhancements will include a prominent station entrance, a larger booking hall and improvements to the platform levels – including better access for disabled travellers – as well as a footbridge and two new lifts for ease of access to the station. This refurbishment will ensure that hundreds of thousands of rugby fans travelling to Twickenham from Waterloo or elsewhere in the south-west will enjoy a smoother journey to matches.

Courtesy of New Wimbledon Theatre

Courtesy of LBRUT

Courtesy of Network Rail

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Pedal powerRichmond Council has appointed Cllr Jean Loveland to the role of ‘cycling champion’ for Richmond upon Thames. A keen cyclist for more than 25 years, she will be responsible for promoting it in the borough. Her role will include making cycling easier and safer, as well as helping to bring about essential infrastructure developments, promotion and training. Cllr Loveland said: ‘I am lucky to live in Ham and the cycling opportunities were a major reason for moving here. I pedal to the office regularly and over the past two summers have taken advantage of the lovely early-morning weather to get up and go for a gentle ride in Richmond Park. The council is in the early stages of putting a cycling strategy together and I look forward to working with enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.’

(richmond.gov.uk/cycling)

A modern additionA new visitor reception has been opened in the grounds of Strawberry Hill House to support the increasing number of visitors. Made possible by a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, it includes a range of facilities including information boards, toilets and offices for the grounds team. The ‘green’ roof, supported by the Friends of Strawberry Hill House who raised more than £1,800 for the cause, has been seeded with wildflower-meadow plants to provide a habitat for urban wildlife and reduce the house’s carbon footprint.

268 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, TW1 4ST, 020 8744 1241 (strawberryhillhouse.org.uk)

A hunt for local heroesRichmond Council is asking local residents to nominate those in the community who work tirelessly to improve the lives of others for recognition in the 2014 Richmond Community Awards scheme. Last year, more than 150 people were nominated and 28 winners announced, including residents who volunteer for local charities, lead community or sports clubs, or who bring credit to the borough through their outstanding achievements.

Richmond Council cabinet member for community Cllr Susan Chappell said: ‘There are so many unsung heroes across the borough who make a massive contribution to the lives of others. The Community Awards are about showcasing their hard work and giving them the recognition they deserve. I would like to urge as many people as possible to make a nomination so that this year’s event will be bigger and better than ever.’

Closing date for nominations is 17 October. All those shortlisted will be invited to the awards celebration event on 29 November. For more information or to make a nomination, visitrichmond.gov.uk/community_awards

Two volunteer groups in Merton have been presented with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service on behalf of Her Majesty by the Right Honourable Sir John Wheeler, deputy lieutenant for the borough. The award is the highest honour given to volunteer groups across the UK, and out of the 13 London charities chosen for this prestigious award, two were awarded to organisations in Merton.

Merton Street Pastors is a team of volunteers from local churches who patrol the streets of Mitcham and Wimbledon in the evening looking to listen to and help those in need of support. The Jeremiah Project works

with Mitcham churches to provide educational, practical and pastoral support and help people to reach their full potential.

Both charities were awarded with a certificate signed by the Queen, as well as an exclusive commemorative crystal.

Mayor of Merton Cllr Agatha Akyigyina said: ‘Merton Street Pastors and the Jeremiah Project both do fantastic work for the people of Merton and demonstrate the value that volunteering brings to the community. I am thrilled that their work has been recognised at the highest level.’

(qavs.direct.gov.uk)

SW19 VIP volunteers

Merton Street Pastor volunteers with The Right Honourable Sir John Wheeler, Mayor of Merton Cllr Agatha Akyigyina, Deputy Mayor of Merton Cllr Laxmi Attawar, Leader of the Council Cllr Stephen Alambritis and Leader of the Merton Conservative group Cllr Oonagh Moulton

Mayor and Michael Snodin, chairman of the Strawberry Hill Trust speaking.

Image courtesy of Garth Tucker

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Unless you’ve had your head under a rock for the past few decades, you will

recognise the ninth Earl Spencer; broadcaster and British peer. He’s also a rather talented author and historian, as will be apparent to readers of his new book Killers of the King: The Men Who Dared to Execute Charles I. I caught up with him ahead of this month’s Wimbleon BookFest, where he will be promoting this latest non-fictional tome.

The Spencer family are integral to the history of Wimbledon Common. What exactly is the connection?

My family were lucky enough to inherit properties at Wimbledon from a doting grandmother – Sarah Churchill, the first Duchess of Marlborough – in 1744. There was a mansion there, where my family used to escape the heat and dirt of London during the summer, though sadly, a maid who was warming bed linen caused a fire that destroyed the entire house. About a century or so later in the 1870s, the fifth Earl Spencer gave Wimbledon Common to the nation. It had become very difficult for him to administer and keep safe, so he looked at enclosing it in order to establish control over what was becoming a lawless wasteland. He was also concerned about the effect of London’s smog and smoke on people’s lungs and wanted to create a space where they could seek refuge from the ravages of heavy industry. As a reward for his public spiritedness, he was made a Knight of the Garter – the highest chivalric order in England awarded by the monarch.

Is that part of the reason you’ve chosen to speak at Wimbledon BookFest?

I was honoured to be invited to speak at BookFest, especially given the family connections. I love literary festivals – so much, in fact, that I set up my own.

I really enjoy seeing what other festivals do well, so I can incorporate their best ideas into what we do at the Althorp Literary Festival.

You’ve written books on a range of topics. What attracted you to this particular period of British history?

Along with the reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, the Civil War is one of the most studied periods in English history. I can see why; not only are you looking at the bloodiest conflict this nation has endured, in terms of lives lost per head of population, but there are so many fascinating characters, from Charles I to Oliver Cromwell and the leading players on both sides. It was a time of astonishing change, with religious, political and social tensions. I also admit that the film Cromwell, starring Richard Harris and Alec Guinness, was one of my favourites as a child – it certainly lit a fuse.

It was a project that you approached with enthusiasm, then?

Every day that I researched or wrote for this book, I was excited. The backdrop to my narrative is the death of Charles I and the aftermath of that event, but really it is much more about human nature; in particular, how people react when under threat of the greatest danger. The ‘killers of the king’ from the title were the 80 men who were involved in the prosecution, judgement and beheading of Charles I. After the king’s death they enjoyed a decade of safety before the sudden and unexpected reappearance of Charles II, who naturally wanted vengeance against those who had killed his father. The killers then became the most hunted men on the planet, fleeing all over Europe and even to the American colonies. For me, history is at its most interesting when it is about people-watching, so this was definitely an intriguing project.

Is there a family connection to that period?

I am directly descended from one of the Parliamentarian generals who signed Charles’s

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death warrant – Sir Hardress Waller. Charles II had no legitimate children but quite a few illegitimate ones by his many mistresses, and I’m descended from him through one of them. Similarly, another of my ancestors was an illegitimate child of one of Charles I’s other sons – James II. That said, I have approached this book purely as a historian; Charles I gets no special treatment from me because of blood ties! In truth, I think he was a very poor leader, even if he was a charming man.

What was the most interesting thing you uncovered during your research?

There was so much that was riveting and new to me. I hadn’t appreciated who the huge majority of these 80 men were that took it upon themselves to end the life of a king. The proposal I presented to my publishers a very long time ago centred around six men who were fascinating in themselves, but by the time I finished the research, I had changed the main subjects to five others who were even more interesting. There was just so much material, I could have written something four times as long. Luckily for the reader, I resisted that temptation.

Did you identify with any of the men you were researching?

My favourite figure is Edmund Ludlow. In many ways he is the constant witness through the entire story: the execution, the Restoration and the bloody vengeance. Ludlow was not somebody I had heard of before, but he was a leading figure; a general and an influential MP. The Royalists were well aware that after Cromwell’s death, Ludlow was one of the few who could have continued to lead opposition against them. He was also intelligent. While some of his comrades handed themselves in, seeking mercy, he bided his time. When he saw that the Royalists were set on widespread revenge against all the king’s killers, he mounted a daring escape overseas before leading a commune of refugees in Switzerland. There, they were the constant targets of assassins and kidnappers. Ludlow’s leadership and tactical brilliance gave him and his colleagues the best chance they had of surviving. Not all of them did, but without him they would all have been much more vulnerable. He was wise and heroic and deserves to be remembered.

How much of a thrill does it give you to see your books on the bestseller lists?

I am naturally hard on myself, setting myself tough targets as goals. Like a lot of writers, I work extremely hard on my books, so it is really wonderful if they enjoy success. I think my proudest moment was when my book Blenheim: Battle for Europe was shortlisted for the History Book of the Year a few years ago. What is even more important to me, though, is the personal connection some people tell me they feel after reading my books. I love it when they write to say they have enjoyed a particular passage, or tell me about historical characters they

had not known before. I see my job as shining a light on forgotten people and moments that are, in themselves, forever fascinating. n

See Earl Spencer in the Big Tent at BookFest on 6 October at 6.30pm, tickets £12.50. Big Tent, Wimbledon Common, near the War Memorial, SW19 5AZ, 020 8545 8342 (wimbledonbookfest.org)

Courtesy of WPCC, Wimbledon Common

Killers of the King: The Men Who Dared to Execute Charles I

£20, waterstones.com

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The Calendar

A selection of the best events happening in the area

4-5 & 11-12 October

ART AND ABOUT

Once a year, artists and creative types from across the borough come together for the successful and popular Putney Artists’ Open House, where aficionados have the opportunity to visit local artists in their homes, studios, workshops, sheds and gardens and buy directly from them. This year, more than 60 artists are showing and selling their work in 32 locations in and around the area. To celebrate, photographer Daniel Lewis (who has snapped the likes of Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Danny Boyle) took candid shots of several of this year’s featured artists in their natural working environments.

Free entry, 11am-6pm, locations across Putney (wandsworthart.com)

ART AND ABOUT

A GATHERING STORM

CLASSIC COMEDY

12-26 October

A GATHERING STORM

This autumn, the Wimbledon Fine Art gallery will showcase the work of Mark Johnston, a painter whose art has been displayed in some of the UK’s most prestigious venues, including Glyndebourne opera house and the Fairfax Art Gallery. Johnston says of his paintings: ‘[they are] stimulated by nature, by the landscape’s primitive power, energy and all its connotations of darkness and light. The importance of an improvised and intuitive process opens up my paintings with a spiritual and uniquely mysterious quality.’

Monday to Saturday, 10am-4pm, Wimbledon Fine Art, 41 Church Road, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5DQ, 020 8944 6593 (wimbledonfineart.com)

13-18 October

CLASSIC COMEDY

This month, the new all-star production of Oscar Wilde’s beloved and brilliantly witty theatrical masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest arrives at Richmond Theatre. With the show’s cast including the likes of Rosalind Ayres, Patrick Godfrey, Nigel Havers, Martin Jarvis and Siân Phillips bringing to life the famous story of bachelors John Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff (and their dual identities, of course), the stage will be positively crammed with thespian talent.

Tickets from £11.90 to £42.40 (plus £2.85 transaction fee) 7.30pm (Wednesday and Saturday matinees 2.30pm), Richmond Theatre, The Green, TW9 1QJ, 0844 871 7651 (atgtickets.com/richmond)

Image courtesy of Daniel Lewis Mark Johnston, Turning River Image by Kilian O’Sullivan

Image courtesy of ATG

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25 October

WHODUNNIT?

As the home of Gothic literature, what better place is there than Horace Walpole’s atmospheric Strawberry Hill House to host a traditional murder mystery evening? Guests (dressed to the nines in 1920s or 30s gowns and black tie) will be greeted with a glass of fizz and presented with a chance to interview the suspects, before putting their detective skills to the test over a delicious three-course meal. It’s the perfect opportunity to bring out your inner Agatha Christie and try to discover who the culprit is. Our money’s on the butler.

Tickets £75, 7pm-11pm, Strawberry Hill House, 268 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, TW1 4ST, 020 8744 1241 (strawberryhillhouse.org.uk)

25 October-18 December

GHOST HUNTERS

Ham House has one of the richest supernatural histories in London and, as the autumn nights draw in, it’s not hard to see why. Rumour has it that the mansion is haunted by the ghost of Elizabeth Maitland, Duchess of Lauderdale, and her little dog – who many claim to have heard scrabbling up and down the corridors chasing after an equally ghostly ball. Sceptical? Why not join one of the ghost tours taking place on selected evenings until mid-December? You never know, you might have your very own spine-tingling spectre sighting.

Tickets £22, 7.30pm-9.30pm, selected dates (see website for full calendar), Ham House, Ham Street, Richmond, TW10 7RS, 020 8940 1950 (nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house)

Image courtesy of Timelapse

Until 13 November

URBAN ARTWORK

The latest show at Will’s Art Warehouse, On The Street Where You Live, approaches its final days this month. Exploring the interpretation of urban landscapes, the exhibition showcases the work of popular artists, including Clare Halifax, Andrew Hood, Martin Grover, Margaret Knott, Dan Parry-Jones, Hanne Winkler and Caroline Yates. The art displays bright colours as well as muted palettes alongside a variety of techniques to convey the best parts of the cities the creators live in and love.

Free entry, 10.30am-6.30pm or by appointment 6pm-8pm, Monday to Thursday, Will’s Art Warehouse, 180 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 1LY, 020 8246 4840 (wills-art.com)

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Image courtesy of National Trust/Sophia Schorr-Kon

a closer look

Flick over the page to find out more about this Gothic

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Bus Driver’s Prayer II by Martin Grover, £350 Green Greenwich Green, by Clare Halifax, £450

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Jennifer Mason investigates the history behind Strawberry Hill

House, Horace Walpole’s Gothic masterpiece and the inspiration for

an entirely new literary genre

fairytalea gothic

This page: the hall at Strawberry Hill in 2010 by Kilian O’Sullivan, the restoration of the hand-

painted grey paper in the hall is now completeOpposite, L-R: Strawberry Hill at Night by Kilian

O’Sullivan; portrait of Horace Walpole, 1758, John Giles Eccardt (Private Collection);

The Library by Jennifer Mason

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Food for thought

As members of the Strawberry Hill Dining Club, guests can enjoy an evening of excellent food and intelligent entertainment in the sumptuous surrounds of the refurbished house. The next guest speaker will be Antiques Roadshow expert Lars Tharp who’ll be delivering a lecture on The Antiques Roadshow and Other Gothic Tales.

£75 per person plus £125 yearly membership. 16 October, 7.30pm reception, 8pm dinner (strawberryhillhouse.org.uk/diningclub)

The art of family

For the first time the work of Anne Seymour Damer, Walpole’s cousin, will be exhibited in the house she once called home. In a one-off event on 9 October author Richard Webb will give a talk on her remarkable life and artistic achievements, followed by an informal wine and canapés reception.

Free exhibition runs until 9 November. The Richard Webb talk at 7pm on 9 October will cost £20 (£18 for members)

In 1749, Horace Walpole (the youngest son of the then Prime Minister Robert Walpole) took possession of two cottages by the river in Twickenham and set about turning them

into what would become one of the most famous and influential buildings in the history of English architecture: Strawberry Hill House.

Walpole’s vision was for a house that would bring to life the often overlooked Medieval Gothic style of architecture, moving away from the popular neo-classical and neo-Palladian villas that had become so popular in the area. Although Walpole was keen to recreate the feel of the kind of design found in churches and monasteries, he was less expansive when it came to scale and building materials, using wood, trompe l’oeil and papier mâché instead of stone to achieve a ‘pseudo-Gothic’ (as Victorian Gothic Revivalist architect Augustus Pugin would later suggest) effect for his mini mansion. His merely ornamental designs were described as ‘confectionery’ but they effectively conveyed the eerie mysticism Walpole was searching for, as once the sun went down and the house encountered its most atmospheric backdrop –

twilight – the stonework-effect murals, grand fireplaces and dimly lit corridors brought to life the Gothic ‘gloomth’ of his imaginings.

By 1764, Strawberry Hill House, with its winding corridors, vaulted ceilings and Medieval décor, had inspired its owner to write a new kind of novel; one that would set the bar for legendary writers like Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan Poe and Mary Shelley. The Castle of Otranto is widely recognised as the first novel in the Gothic literary genre, marrying fiction, horror and Romanticism in its pages. The book also introduced many of the now-famous Gothic set-pieces, including mysterious sounds, doors opening independently of a person and the fleeing of a beautiful heroine from a dissolute male figure.

Taking the tour of Strawberry Hill House, it’s not hard to see why Walpole found such inspiration there. After hundreds of hours of in-depth research, new mysteries about the house are constantly being unravelled, leading to the discoveries of paint

swatches and fabric colours that help the restorers to revive Walpole’s original décor. Even though a little more work is still needed to restore it to its original glory, the house is testament to the unexpected longevity of his creativity which has become one of south-west London’s most famous landmarks and a bastion for literature lovers from around the world.

This month marks four years since the house re-opened to the general public after its crucial £9million restoration, and there’s plenty happening over the next few weeks to celebrate the occasion. From murder mystery evenings (see p11 of the Journal) to art exhibitions, it’s the perfect season to explore such an atmospheric piece of history. n

Strawberry Hill House, 268 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, TW1 4ST, 020 8744 1241 (strawberryhillhouse.org.uk)

Shock Dog Terracotta 1780, Anne Damer

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New openingFashion and home brand Anthropologie has recently opened its sixth London store in Richmond, just in time for the new season.

70-72 George Street, Richmond, TW9 1HE (anthropologie.eu)

The new face of local fashion

Scarf designer and Richmond resident Fariba

Soltani has not only just launched her brand’s online

presence but also has had her entire Autumn/Winter 2014 Atrisa collection bought by Fenwick, Bond Street. Fariba, who moved to the UK from Iran with an ambition to pursue a career in the creative arts, was inspired by her mother who produced authentic patterns for handmade Persian rugs. Her scarves exude a classic style that works effortlessly with modern trends.

Prices from £70, stocked at Fenwick, 63 New Bond Street, W1S 1RQ (faribasoltani.com)

FASHION NEWSSartorial gems and the local fashion lowdown

Luscious leatherLocal brand Village England has just released its autumn campaign images featuring a host of its popular leather bags in various autumnal shades. We’ll have one of everything, please.

(villageengland.com)

Luxe onlineOnline luxury store luxe-layers.com, based in Barnes, is introducing a range of new designers to its site for Autumn/Winter 2014, including German brand SLY 010 and Parisian fashion house VSP.

(luxe-layers.com)

Pop-up in PutneySportswear brand Crewroom is opening a pop-up shop opposite Waitrose in the Putney Exchange shopping centre this autumn, selling a range of award-winning kit and hosting a

variety of exercise classes and other community activities.

Open 6 October until early January, Putney High Street, SW15 1TW (crewroom.biz)

Siren Shooties, £178

Beamish bag in black, £275

Image courtesy of SLY010

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I have lived in Putney for 18 years and spent my life working in fashion. I was business

manager for Givenchy at Harrods for 18 years, then moved to Ports 1961 at Harvey Nichols as a manager and buyer, which gave me the chance to travel to New York four times a year to buy collections for each season. After being made redundant around 18 months ago and becoming disillusioned with the lack of job opportunities in the luxury goods industry, I started to think about setting up my own business. While having a glass of wine with friends and discussing our upcoming day at the Trooping of the Colour, the girls in our party were complaining that they had not managed to find any hats they liked. I suggested that perhaps I should design and make some for them, and this led to the creation of Kevin Pumfrey, London.

I don’t have a conventional alarm clock. Each morning I get woken up by a wet nose in my face and claws on my chest; these belong to my Persian cats Siri and Grace. Before I can have any peace they have to be given their breakfast; only then can I sit down with a cup of Earl Grey tea and start my

Residents’ Journal speaks to a local milliner and designer

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research for the day. This usually consists of trawling the internet, papers and magazines for anything fashion-related – who’s wearing what, and all the styles and trends.

After my morning research, I start work on the items I will be creating that day. My hats are all completely hand-stitched, whether they are bespoke designs or ready-to-wear. It’s at this time that I start what I have come to think of as my ‘daily battle’ with the cats, who know that as soon as I get my products box out, there are feathers to be played with! I pin the hat together, and when I am happy with how it looks,

I stitch and seal the decorations and then leave it all to set.

If I have an appointment with a client, I very often meet them at Valentina

restaurant in Putney, where we discuss ideas and colour

palettes. I then go away and design the hat on paper, trying to

capture what I have discovered about their personality and ideas. I always pin a hat first, rather than glueing it, until a client is completely happy with it. From

the initial meeting to the finished product, a bespoke hat can usually be completed within two weeks. When I am not designing, I turn my

attention to my other love: gardening. I inherited my love of horticulture from my grandparents and take inspiration for hat designs from the colours and shapes I find in my garden.

It was more than 30 years ago that I trained as a milliner in Cambridge and was offered an apprenticeship with a leading London design company, but financial circumstances meant I was unable to take up the opportunity. I am so pleased that I’m now enjoying what I feel I should have been doing all my life – creating beautiful things. n

Look out for Kevin’s next collection More Shades of Grey due to be launched in early December. For a free consultation please contact Kevin on 07984 660 495 or [email protected]

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Liza Mitchell of March boutique reveals the new rules for autumn dressing

March boutique began its couture crusade on the Fulham Road two years ago this month. Since then, the boutique has chartered the

notoriously choppy sartorial waters with confidence under the expert eye of owner Liza Mitchell.

Liza goes to great lengths to source the right brands for her clientele, selecting sought-after labels that are flattering and wearable alongside a number of new and under-the-radar designers. ‘As a boutique owner I have to strike the right balance; our customers want a nod to the trends, whilst at the same time getting maximum wear out of their purchases,’ she explains.

‘My varied collection of labels defines the boutique,’ she says. ‘Equipment and Mercy Delta do perfect prints and quality silk tops and T-shirts; Majestic stands out for its exceptional quality jersey

wear and Cocoa Cashmere makes beautiful knits that start from £135. Great labels don’t have to cost the earth,’ she assures. ‘Max Mara has always been my go-to for winter coats, and I was one of the few stockists of Marella and Pennyblack, which are two of its brands.’

In her carefully-curated Autumn/Winter 2014 collection Liza has taken this season’s catwalk trends and made them wearable for all occasions. Those in need of a little inspiration should read her style pointers below. It’s time to banish the bobbly jumpers to the back of the wardrobe.

821 Fulham Road, SW6 5HG020 3638 0204 (marchfashion.co.uk)Open Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm. Bring this article along to the store from 6-11 October to receive 10 per cent off your purchase.

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WILD ThInGStrokeable textures and sumptuous furs stormed this season’s catwalks. Charlotte Simone’s fur collar will add extra flair to any top, dress or coat.

Charlotte Simone fur: £250 Equipment shirt: £289

RED hUES Red is the new black. Fiery rouge is a noteworthy hue for Autumn/Winter 2014. This print scarf and tailored dress combination will take you from day to night and work to play with ease.

Marella dress: £229Lily & Lionel scarf: £135

ThE STATEMEnT CoATIf you only buy one thing for the new season, ensure it’s a statement coat. Make an impact in this oversized Marella number.

Marella coat: £415 Donna Ida jeans: £150 Seven Boot Lane boots: £150

LUXE LEAThERWear leather in a chic and understated way. Mix textures this autumn by pairing these oxblood leggings with a silk tee for evening, or a chunky knit for daytime.

Pennyblack leggings: £89 Marella silk top: £160 Marella trilby: £65Dom Goor fur scarf: £155

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Politician, journalist and local MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston, Zac Goldsmith chats to

Henry Hopwood-Phillips ahead of his appearance opening the ever-popular annual Barnes Fashion Show

‘This is an amazing event,’ Zac Goldsmith ventures. ‘It’s not just some clever mechanism to wheedle cash for a cause; it’s a great joy to participate

in.’ He is referring, of course, to the Barnes Fashion Show, and he should know what he’s talking about. He’s not just a pretty face who has been airlifted in to draw the crowds; raised in Ham and elected to Richmond Park as its MP in 2010, Zac is as local as local gets. In fact, he opened Barnes’ very first Fashion Show back in 2011.

‘I don’t think I was chosen for my fashion credentials,’ he notes, breaking out in a grin. ‘But with the quality of the boutiques we have in the village, I don’t think that’s necessarily my purpose.’ Rather, he sees his role as being the seal and symbol of a communal whole, supporting the independence of each of its parts. Support – in the form of funds – is sure to find its way to some very deserving parts of Barnes in the wake of this year’s show, in particular to the 12th-century St Mary’s church which hosts the event each year, and to the Barnes Community

Association which distributes the rest of the money raised to where it is most needed in the area.

Zac’s politics aren’t of the variety made famous in the BBC’s The Thick of It which showed lofty and ego-burdened MPs getting shafted by bitter and parochial constituents. Instead, he builds his vision up from the roots of the neighbourhood. ‘We live in a big city, and cities are invariably alienating. We can counter that by trying to strengthen our local community, and that includes the high street. As our independents are replaced by giant multiples, or worse – empty premises – part of our community dies, and that needs to be resisted.

‘It’s what I love about Barnes. There’s a loyalty here; perhaps because with its pond, its Medieval parish and the green spaces, it feels that much more like a village.’ I observe the incongruity that it tends to be the victors of capitalism, the rich, who are able to shield themselves from the system’s consequences. ‘In some circumstances, I’m sure that’s true,’ he says, ‘but community is not the preserve of affluent areas. There are plenty of areas, from across the spectrum, where people have bucked the trend.’

It’s a theme Zac thinks works for the Fashion Show itself. ‘There’s a great mix of the professional and the amateur, it’s all about the blend, the spirit.’ Zac wishes this community spirit stretched further than the boundaries of his constituency. I ask if he had the power to change just one thing

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environmentally, what would it be? ‘The oceans,’ he replies without hesitating. ‘Our fisheries have collapsed at a catastrophic rate. One per cent of the world’s fishing fleets account for more than 50 per cent of the world’s catch. We’re talking nets the size of the O2 arena here.’ What seems to frustrate him most is that the solution is simple: ‘It would put very few noses out of joint politically to demarcate and protect some of our giant overseas territories, like the Pitcairn Islands, or Ascension and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, for example – and costs would be minimal.’

Locally, he is more concerned about the air quality, especially with an election manifesto looming on the horizon, coupled with the fact that his own party has not yet come off the fence on whether Heathrow should be expanded. ‘If it went ahead you would find there would be 25 million extra passenger journeys to Heathrow per year.’ His eyes turn to the middle distance ruefully. ‘Not to mention the additional pollution coming from the planes themselves.’

The recent events in Scotland have us touching on everything from the West Lothian question (‘I don’t think having English people voting on English issues should be controversial’) to devolution within the EU and parties such as the Five Star Movement (‘I don’t know enough about them but it sounds like a party committed to environmentalism and direct democracy, which can only be a good thing’).

Zac arrived at our meeting after trying to secure amendments to the Recall Bill, designed to make more MPs accountable to their constituents (which, as we go to press, Nick Clegg seems to have fudged, so I leave off the sensitive subject for now). He is keen to flag the fact that ‘if you look at recent British political history, there have been four or five great increases in the franchise after a lot of prevarication and resistance. We are overdue the next movement, and I believe the crisis of legitimacy in our current parliament is due to the fact that we have failed to lock our politicians into the people in any meaningful manner.’ Elected in an open primary in 2010, transparency is one of his watchwords.

Zac’s ideas are remarkably judicious and consistent in a political world that can most charitably be summed up as dysfunctional. His ability to shift through lenses from local to international and back again seamlessly, with a vision that works in each, is no mean feat. Barnes is lucky to boast an MP who brings both brains and pizazz to a community event that’s clearly going from strength to strength. n

The Barnes Fashion Show will take place on 16 October from 7pm at St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Barnes, SW13 9HL. Tickets are £20, available from Marsh & Parsons, 73/75 Church Road, SW13 9HH (barnescommunityassociation.org), (zacgoldsmith.com)

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Jennifer Mason quizzes Crewroom sportswear founder and award-winning local entrepreneur Kate Giles about the secrets of her success

Kate Giles is one of those people who will never get lost in a crowd (and I’m not saying that because

she’s tall). She has presence; a quality that has everything to do with her tell-it-like-it-is attitude and steely determination – essential qualities for a successful entrepreneur.

Kate arrived in Putney aged 19. Her time spent competing in national and international regattas for Kingston University and then the Thames

Rowing Club was certainly an education in the importance of adaptable and effective sportswear. In fact, the concept for Crewroom was dreamt up during a stint in hospital after a winter’s training in poor-quality kit left her battling pneumonia.

‘The idea to produce my own brand of technically-advanced kit was the dream, but I wasn’t able to jump straight into it,’ Kate explains. ‘First, I started a juice bar called The Crewroom for the local rowing clubs. That didn’t really take off, but the name stuck as the business was, and always will be, primarily about the rower,’ she continues. ‘As a sport, rowing runs through the core of what the company focuses on but it’s not a big market, so we’ve had to

branch out into other outdoor activities.’One thing Kate is keen to point out is that, aside

from rowing, Crewroom does not cater for individual sports; it’s more about enjoying the outdoors and an active lifestyle. ‘Staying fit and healthy is becoming less and less about going to the gym,’ she says. ‘It’s about getting out there and training for a 10k run, a marathon, or something like Tough Mudder – because, why not? Most of our customers aren’t trying to break records, their incentive is their fitness, and that’s what’s important.’

Just as its customers are diverse, so are the projects that Crewroom is involved in. The brand is producing shirts for the runners in the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon on 12 October, as well as kitting out the crews for the BNY Mellon Boat Race in 2015. It has its fingers in a lot of pies, and that has everything to do with the quality of what’s on offer. ‘I’m very fabric-led. I want to know what it feels like and what the technical aspects are,’ Kate tells me. ‘I know how important it is that kit is both

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comfortable and durable, so that’s why we had to begin by creating our own signature fabric. I flew out to China where I researched mills and manufacturing facilities and ended up working closely with a great supplier and a small but dedicated factory. Together, we developed Vapour-X. It’s a special mix of bamboo charcoal [for the silky-soft technical layer] and recycled polyester [for the tough outer layer].’

Getting the fabric sorted was only half the battle, though. ‘We knew we needed the basics like leggings and jackets, but I wanted them to stand out from other similar products on the market for more than just their composition. That’s how I got involved with the London College of Fashion.’ One of the things that makes Crewroom special is its relationship with the prestigious design college; together, the two institutions have recently put together a work-experience programme. It’s a new project that benefits both parties; the students get hands-on experience designing their own lines and selling their collections to potential customers, and Crewroom ends up with a series of new and innovative products. ‘It’s about developing their business acumen as much as their design skills,’ Kate tells me. ‘If you rowed at the Thames Rowing Club, scouts knew you were strong, that you pushed hard and that you’d been trained well. I want the programme we’re setting up at Crewroom to be something similar, so that when companies look at the CVs of people we’ve trained they’ll know they’re hardworking and talented. I hope that one day a Crewroom placement will become synonymous with success.’

That’s a lot to ask for a specialist business from south-west London, I point out. ‘Putney may be relatively small, but there’s always something happening on the river,’ Kate replies. ‘The local area is so important to the business. I would never have been able to start up without the support I received, and it’s nice to have that recognised by the borough when I won the

Wandsworth Business Awards Entrepreneur of the Year at the end of 2013. No matter how much we grow, this will always be our hub, our home. We often joke that we’re kind of like the orcs

from Lord of the Rings, grown out of the mud of the Putney riverbank. We work incredibly hard and have taken every opportunity Putney has given us in the hope that we can give back just as much, if not more, to the community.’ n

There’s more happening at Crewroom than just clothes and accessories; from this month, active locals can now enjoy paddleboarding, running clubs and community events from the boathouse hub. The Embankment Studios, Embankment, Putney, SW15 1LB, 020 8877 3888 (crewroom.biz)


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6. Beats by Dr. Dre Solo2 Headphones, £169.95 (uk.beatsbydre.com) 7. Air Head Visor, £15 (crewroom.biz) 8. Gore Running Wear Mythos 2.0 WS SO Light Lady Vest, £89.99 (goreapparel.co.uk)

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Begin by tapping your right foot behind your left heel, then stepping it out to the right. The ball of your foot should hit the floor first, before you bring your heel to the floor, pushing down your right hip. Next, step on your left foot and let your left hip to sink down. Those are yourthree ‘beats’.t

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How to...Dance tHe Discofox/HustleJennifer Mason puts on her flares and channels her inner John Travolta

to learn a popular ‘70s dance that deserves to come back into fashion

when it comes to all things dance-related, local resident Fritha Fallon certainly

knows what she’s talking about. With diplomas in both teaching and analysing body movement, her students have the benefit of an instructor who is more than qualified to show them the steps and help them develop body confidence in their moves – all in the comfort and privacy of their own homes.

Fritha has learnt from, and danced with, some of the best performers and choreographers in the world. Spending time in the company of experts in America she discovered her love for the Hustle, a salsa-esque step danced in the Latin clubs of 1970s New York. Now growing in popularity in the States again and well-known as the Discofox in many European countries, the dance has yet to find many fans in the UK – until now. Fritha’s company, Dance Diversion, is offering south-west London students the chance to develop their dance repertoire by learning the Cha-Cha, Mambo and Hustle as well as nurturing the social side of these dances, thereby reinvigorating the tired ‘dance class’ genre.

Right, enough theory. It’s time to put on my dancing shoes (quite literally) and hit the floor with Fritha to learn the basic steps. As Daft Punk’s Get Lucky drifts out from the speakers, I can almost imagine myself in the centre of a light-up dance floor with a mirrored disco ball twirling patterns around my head… it’s the Putney version of Saturday Night Fever. n

Private lessons, couples and small groups, £52-£75 per hour. For more information, call 07968 961 154, email [email protected] or visit dance-diversion.com

If you’re comfortable with the basic ‘tap, step, step’ you’re ready to move up a gear. This time, instead of simply tapping your right foot behind, incorporate a ball change – a quick one-two step. Your new rhythm should count off like this: and-one…two…three. Ball change...step...step.si

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Raynes Park Health Centre World Class Healthcare now at your doorstep

St Anthony’s Hospital, North Cheam, Surrey SM3 9DW.

St. Anthony’s Hospital is now operating a brand new outpatient consulting suite in the purpose built Raynes Park Health Centre. This allows us to hold 8 consulting rooms in addition to the 12 already located at St. Anthony’s in North Cheam. Patients in surrounding neighbourhoods such as Wimbledon, New Malden, Kingston and Raynes Park can now benefi t from the excellent levels of care associated with the hospital in a location more convenient to them.

The centre was built specifi cally with healthcare in mind, lending a calm environment for the provision of high quality medical services; offering patients the best of modern medicine in the caring and welcoming nature expected of St Anthony’s.

Clinics are held Monday – Saturday by a number of top consultants from a wide range of medical specialities.

To give immediacy of service and increased convenience to the patient, we will also be providing ECG and blood testing services at Raynes Park, with a range of outpatient diagnostic tests available on-site.

How to reach usRaynes Park Health Centre is situated on the one-way system of Lambton Road, within 100 yards of Raynes Park train station. There is a bus-stop directly outside the centre and public parking is also available nearby.

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Saving faceJust in time for autumn, the spa at B London Boutique is introducing the much-talked about Environ facial to its menu. This is an advanced, vitamin-enriched treatment ideally suited to repairing skin damaged by the harsh winter weather. Environ facials use the highest-quality ingredients, including vitamins A, C and E, peptides and antioxidants, all of which are essential to help repair and maintain healthy skin, for a relaxing and revitalising experience.

For information on prices and appointment availability, contact B London Boutique, 16 Barnes High Street, SW13 9LW, 020 8876 7577 (blondonboutique.com)

health & beauty NeWSIdeas for how to stay happy and healthy this autumn

Fabulous finger paintThere’s a new nail polish brand to look out for this autumn and it’s available at the Whole Foods Market in Richmond. Zoya’s 100 per cent organic varnishes are vegan, eco and veggie-friendly, not tested on animals and free from chemicals such as toluene, formaldehyde, DBP and camphor. The new collection features a range of rich shades inspired by the Autumn/Winter 2014 catwalk shows that are perfect for those looking to embrace winter-fashion trends.

£11 per bottle, available at Whole Foods Market, 1-3 George Street, Richmond, TW9 1AB, 020 8334 4130 (zoyapolish.co.uk)

In the pinkOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so it’s the perfect time to raise funds for the cause by purchasing the new Pink Pill hot water bottle. The free-standing design and pull-out funnel allow you to fill it with hot water easily, while the neoprene cover insulates the bottle to keep it hotter for longer,

by controlling the temperature. The best bit? Twenty per cent from the sale of each hot water bottle will be

donated to the charity Breast Cancer Care.

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One-on-one personal training, £60 per session in the gym, £75 per session at home/the park. Group training, £100 per session in the gym, £140 per session at home/the park. Sessions range from 35-60 minutes depending on ability. For more information on training locations or to discuss your fitness goals with Matt, call 07932 075 952 or visit mttfitness.com

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Frankly, we’ve been gobsmacked by the talent on display in our local patch – your entries made choosing the winners very

tricky for our judges. But the results are in; so for your enjoyment here are our top three

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Frederick Haydn-SlaterAge 23Twitter: @freddiestark21‘Squirrel meets Boy’

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Twitter: @JWphotovideo‘Scooters’

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THE PLAYGROUNDNews, events and fashion for little ones this autumn

Paper-thin theatreJeff Brown’s Flat Stanley books are brought to life at the Polka Theatre this autumn in a new musical production by award-winning children’s writer Mike Kenny. When a noticeboard lands on Stanley Lambchop and squashes him to four-foot tall, one-foot wide and half an inch thick, his adventures really begin. While he’s as flat as a pancake, Stanley can slide under doors, be posted to California, flown like a kite by his brother and even guard a gallery from a dastardly robber (while posing as a work of art). Flat-packed fun for the whole family.

Tickets £13.50 (concessions £10) plus £1.50 booking fee, two performances daily Wednesday to Sunday, various times, 16 October -1 November, suitable for ages five to 10. Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB, 020 8543 4888 (polkatheatre.com)

A musical outingThe acclaimed Colour House Theatre presents its 92nd show – the much-loved fairytale Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, a production full of colourful scenery, comedy, and musical sing-a-long numbers. This classic story sees Snow White being chased into a magical forest by the evil queen where she meets and befriends seven dwarfs.

Tickets £10 (concessions £8) plus £1.50 booking fee, Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm and 4pm until 9 November. The Colour House, Merton Abbey Mills, Watermill Way, SW19 2RD, 020 8542 5511 (colourhousetheatre.co.uk)

Frightening funFrom 25 to 31 October, Strawberry Hill House will play host to Halloween activities for little ones, including creative workshops and drama sessions. Kids: get your magic wands and potion books ready!

268 Waldegrave Road, TW1 4ST, 020 8744 1241 (strawberryhillhouse.org.uk)

A new collectionOnline childrenswear boutique

AlexandAlexa has recently launched its new collection which

includes plenty of warm woolly knitwear to keep kids toasty on chilly autumn days. We love the

selection of stylish designer jumpers featuring bright patterns and prints.

Available now from alexandalexa.com

Play dress upFor the spookiest costumes this Halloween...

The Dressing Up Chest(dressingupchest.co.uk)

Wimbledon Party Shop,270A The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB,

020 8543 8519(wimbledonpartyshop.com)

Jerusalem Costumes,12 Lacy Road, Putney, SW15 1NL,

020 8789 0801(smiffys.com)

Kenzo Cream Eye Sweatshirt, £63

Paul Smith Junior Colour Block Sweater, £81

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Trick-or-treating: is it done in London? If so, where should we go and what should we wear?I look after a little girl who has recently moved here from the USA, and her mum would like us to go trick-or-treating. Is that done in London? If so, where would be the friendliest places to go?

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Mon 08 Sep, 2014 1.53 pm

If people have pumpkins in their window or on their doorstep, then that means you’re welcome to call, as far as I’m aware. I think I’d try to get a group of kids and parents together and go round to each of their houses (if one parent can be in) as I’m personally not keen on the idea of knocking on the doors of total strangers and asking for sweets.

Mon 08 Sep, 2014 2.48 pm

It’s a really popular thing between the Commons. We visit our local streets, and the general rule of thumb is that if houses have decorations, then it’s OK to knock. It’s great fun; we usually go fairly early with the little ones and stay out until about 7.30pm with the older kids. It’s usually best to have younger children inside before the teens sporting token witch hats start trying their luck after 8pm, though.

Mon 22 Sep, 2014 10.59 am

I’m not sure how old the child is, but in the States, kids (and adults) can dress up as anything on Halloween – princesses, hot dogs, political figures – whatever is creative and fun. However, here in the UK the costumes are mostly just spooky. My kids (I’m from the USA and they were used to traditional American Halloweens before we moved here five years ago) dressed up as characters like Pippi Longstocking and Willy Wonka for the first few years but got grief from their friends that they didn’t look scary enough. If the girl is quite young it probably won’t matter, but it might be worth mentioning to her parents.

Tue 23 Sep, 2014 1.02 pm

We lived in the USA for years and I never understood the dressing-up-as-anything idea. It’s Halloween; it’s all about ghoulies and ghosties and long-toothed beasties, not cows or fairies. I’d keep in mind, though, that some of the adult costumes can be intimidating for young children. We once had a man open the door to us when we were

trick-or-treating who was wearing a black mask and hideous, red lit-up eyes – the adults thought it was hysterical, but some of the younger children were quite scared.

Tue 23 Sep, 2014 2.54 pm

Yes, trick-or-treating happens all over London. A pumpkin (or other spooky decoration) is a sign that those inside welcome Halloween visitors. There shouldn’t be many streets without lots of pumpkins; just go to a road of family houses and avoid any doors that don’t have decorations visible. The best time to go is after it gets dark until about 7pm. I’d advise dressing up the child; seeing the kids in fancy dress is all part of the experience. Halloween in Nappy Valley is huge fun, as long as people obey the unwritten rules outlined earlier. Maybe you could get some of her friends involved and go out together? It’s a great way to feel a sense of community spirit, especially when the adults dress up too.

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Must-havesDon’t miss out on the most sought-after products and services from around the area

Bespoke designLocal resident, fashion designer and bespoke dressmaker Mary Treacy has a myriad solutions for your sartorial dilemmas, whatever the occasion. If you can dream it up, she can make it and she’ll also offer plenty of inspiration if you’re stuck for ideas. With winter on the way, isn’t it time you had a new tailored, made-to-measure couture wardrobe without catwalk prices?

Initial consultation free. Mary Treacy Designs, 5 Manfred Road, Putney, SW15 2RS, 020 3740 7620/020 8335 0890 (marytreacydesigns.co.uk)

eat for charityEstablished by local charity Regenerate, The Feel Good Bakery supports organisations that work with children living in extreme poverty. Every sandwich you order helps buy a meal for a hungry child. The organisation also helps local young people to turn their backs on gang life and crime by providing coaching, training and employment.

Prices start from £2.95 per sandwich, or £3.75 per head for a platter. Order by 12pm for next-day lunchtime delivery, open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The Feel Good Bakery, 4 Portswood Place, SW15 4ED, 020 3195 9606 (thefeelgoodbakery.com)

a gazebo for every occasionEveryone needs an outdoor covered space to retreat to. Whatever the weather, Crown Pavilions has it covered

Entertaining: Long summer evenings can be spent gathered with friends and family in an outdoor room and, with the right heater, long winter evenings can be enjoyed outdoors too.

A space for the kids: Whether they’re your children, grandchildren or your friends’ little ones, kids will love using a gazebo as a hideaway or a sheltered play area in the garden.

Al fresco dining: Cosying up to a loved one is easy in the right

location and, with a few candles lit, the privacy of the gazebo will make a truly intimate dining setting.

Extra garden seating: If you’d like additional seating to enable you to enjoy your garden come rain or shine, summer or winter, a gazebo can provide just that.

Leisure: A whole range of leisure opportunities can be gained from one of these outdoor shelters – why not use one to house a hot tub?

6B Lys Mill Farm, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5EP, 01491 612 820, [email protected] (crownpavilions.com)

image by David Loftus

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Planning & DeveloPment

Keeping you in the know about important street plans affecting south-west London

STREET

Avebury Road

Chiswick Bridge

Lower Common South

Lower Richmond Road

Munster Road

Portinscale Road

PLAnnEd woRk

Replacement of concrete

Upgrading bridge parapets and carrying out concrete repairs

Footway reconstruction

Carriageway resurfacing

Carry out footway patching works

Storage of cabin, welfare facilities, spoil and materials

dATES

Until 31 october

Until 6 February 2015

13 october-19 december

15-27 october

Until 31 october

Until 28 november

woRkS ownER

Merton 020 8274 4901

Transport For London 0845 305 1234

wandsworth 020 8871 6000

Transport For London

Richmond Upon Thames 020 8891 1411

Southern Gas networks 0845 026 0015

Planned roadworks and closures in and around October

Planning applications

dATE RECEIVEd: 5 AugustAddRESS: Hertford AvenuePRoPoSAL: Loft conversion, including side and rear dormers and front roof lights

dATE RECEIVEd: 7 AugustAddRESS: Powder Mill LanePRoPoSAL: Erection of an outbuilding in rear garden

dATE RECEIVEd: 8 AugustAddRESS: Rectory RoadPRoPoSAL: Erection of a single-storey side infill extension and new window to rear

dATE RECEIVEd: 12 AugustAddRESS: Roehampton LanePRoPoSAL: Installation of two illuminated poster panels forming an integral part of the bus shelter

dATE RECEIVEd: 20 AugustAddRESS: wilton CrescentPRoPoSAL: To fell two lime trees in front garden and one yew tree in rear garden

dATE RECEIVEd: 23 AugustAddRESS: Latimer RoadPRoPoSAL: Erection of a rear roof extension

Places to playRichmond Council has launched a comprehensive study of the borough’s open spaces, focusing on the active needs of future residents. The study, which will be undertaken during the remaining part of the year, will assess sports facilities (indoor and outdoor) and playing pitches as well as fields and recreational spaces. Taking into account the size, function, quantity and quality of the areas and analysing the specific needs and opportunities of the borough, the report will also keep in mind the current and projected future population size.

The conclusions of the study will shape future policies, including the council’s Site Allocations Plan, which sets out proposals for land and buildings on key sites within the borough for the next 15 years.

Richmond Council cabinet member for planning Cllr Chappell said: ‘Richmond upon Thames is one of the richest boroughs in London in terms of green space and its quality and diversity of parks and open spaces. Almost two-thirds of the borough is designated open land and these areas provide an important recreational resource for the local community. This study is about understanding our future needs and making the best use of our land. It will ensure the continued enjoyment of the most beautiful borough in the capital and that its residents remain among the healthiest in the country.’

The results of the study will be available in early 2015 (richmond.gov.uk)

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Your local agentsA selection of the areas top estate agents

ChestertonsBarnes Village133 Church RoadSW13 9HR020 3603 4320 (sales)020 3603 9065 (lettings)

East Sheen254a Upper Richmond Road WestSW14 8AG020 8104 0580 (sales)020 8104 0580 (lettings)

Kew306 Sandycombe RoadTW9 3NG020 8104 0340 (sales)020 8104 0340 (lettings)

North Barnes192 CastlenauSW13 9DH 020 8748 8833 (sales) 020 8748 7733 (lettings)

Putney153 Upper Richmond RoadSW15 2TX020 8246 5959 (sales)020 8704 1000 (lettings) chestertons.com

Douglas & GordonPutney 127 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EZ 020 8785 6666douglasandgordon.com

HamptonsBarnes 67 Barnes High StreetSW13 9LD020 8658 7344 (sales)020 8970 7895 (lettings)

East Sheen 252 Upper Richmond Road WestSW14 8AG020 8454 7247 (sales)020 8936 3028 (lettings)

Putney184 Upper Richmond RoadSW15 2SH020 8454 7243 (sales)020 8454 7259 (lettings)

Richmond 8 The QuadrantTW9 1BP020 8454 7251 (sales)020 8454 7261 (lettings)

Teddington 164 High StreetTW11 8HU020 8970 7902 (sales)020 8970 7906 (lettings)

WimbledonHigh StreetSW19 5BA020 8454 7249 (sales)020 8454 7265 (lettings)hamptons.co.uk

Knight FrankEsherThe Old Post HouseHigh StreetKT10 9QA01372 464496

Richmond5 Duke Street TW9 1HP020 8939 2803

Wimbledon 81 High StreetSW19 5EG020 8946 0026knightfrank.co.uk

Marsh & Parsons Barnes73/75 Church RoadSW13 9HH020 8563 8333marshandparsons.co.uk

Robert Holmes & CoWimbledonWillow House35 High StreetSW19 5BY020 8947 9833 (sales and new homes)

11-13 Church RoadSW19 5DW020 8879 9669 (lettings)robertholmes.co.uk

SavillsBarnes52 Barnes High StreetSW13 9LN020 8939 6900

Putney198 Upper Richmond RoadSW15 2SH020 8780 9900

Richmond40-42 Hill RiseTW10 6UA020 8614 9100

Wimbledon1 High StreetSW19 5DX020 8971 8111savills.co.uk

WinkworthBarnes2 Barnes High StreetSW13 9LB020 8255 0088 (sales)020 8878 7966 (lettings)

Putney196 Upper Richmond RoadSW15 2SH020 8788 9295

Wimbledon37 Church RoadSW19 5DQ020 8946 2930 winkworth.co.uk

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Emily O’Garra, head of Savills Richmond lettings, decodes the local market

PROPERTY WATCH

How to: buy-to-let

The lettings market in Richmond was one of the star performers in London last year, rising by 4.9 per cent. With an abundance

of green spaces, excellent schools and a vibrant high street, tenants are attracted to Richmond’s unique charm and village feel, as well as its easy access to central London and Heathrow.

Over the past 25 years, Savills’ research has found that property prices in prime central London have risen by an incredible 523 per cent, making buy-to-let investments a very attractive option. Although long-term capital gains will occur by themselves over time, there is still plenty that buy-to-let landlords can do to maximise the return on their investment.

The first things to consider are: which type of property lets most easily in their chosen location, what type of tenants are attracted to the area, and what they’ll be looking for in a rental property. For example, young professionals often want modern features and a property that is easy to maintain, while families will need plenty of storage and outside space.

As a rule, buying a more modern property instead of a period house will mean less maintenance in the long run, saving investors money down the line. Convenience is also key, especially for London tenants. A Savills survey in conjunction with YouGov found that 70 per cent of tenants list being close to work or university as important, with 73 per cent living just 10 minutes away from their nearest form of public transport.

For families, being close to good schools, nurseries and childcare facilities will also be a priority.

Once you’ve found your buy-to-let property, the decoration, fixtures and fittings are the key to securing a tenant. Avoid quirky designs and bold colours; tenants are looking for a blank canvas on which they can put their own stamp, so it pays to keep things simple with a neutral palette. Good kitchens and bathrooms are also top of the checklist; it’s worth investing right away in something that will stand the test of time. n

Queens Road, £800,000 Two bedrooms One reception room

Contact Savills East Sheen on 020 8018 7777

Richmond Hill, £850,000 Two bedrooms Duplex apartment

Contact Savills Richmond on 020 8614 9100

Emily’s top picks currently on the market

Do: Make time to do plenty of research Buy what lets well in the area Decorate to a high standard Consult local lettings experts Get your sums right; it has to

work financially

Don’t: Be led by your own personal taste Overstretch yourself financially

Top tips for buy-to-let landlords

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Henry Hopwood-Phillips meets James Fox as the latter puts his family home on the market with Robert Holmes & Co

FAREWELL MR FOX

Photography / Sarel Jansen

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As I approach this tall and handsome period house, a man both tall and handsome – and undoubtedly used to roles in period films, ushers me in. Even

for Wimbledon Village, a place boasting its fair share of celebrities, James Fox has presence.

But it may be an aura the area will have to do without. ‘Don’t forget I’ve lived here for 34 years,’ James exclaims. ‘It’s a flipping long time!’ He arrived in south-west London after a spell in Leeds working as a Christian social worker to get away from acting after the film Performance (1970). ‘I’m not pretending it’s easy to leave, though. All my children grew up here. Our roots are deep and it’s never easy to tear them up.’

The fact that some of those roots have upped-and-offed of their own volition to other parts of the kingdom is half the reason James wants to move on. ‘Some of the family have gone south-east, you see.’ I nod in agreement, and bring up the merits of seaside life. ‘No, south-east London!’ he corrects me, with a laugh, adding: ‘East Dulwich to be precise.’

He’s not leaving the house in the same way he found it, however. Cataloguing the changes, he includes a kitchen extension, an en-suite addition, new shower rooms and an improved garden, among other things. ‘There have been many modifications to the house. There haven’t been quite so many to Wimbledon, though,’ James smiles. He is, of course, referring to the fact that much of the land the house sits on is part of a conservation area. ‘I think it has protected our skyline and kept much of the natural beauty in the area unspoilt, which is marvellous,’ he continues.

‘Although we are in this fantastic village, it only takes me 15 minutes to get into central London when a film beckons,’ he informs me, clearly pleased with his soon-to-be-ex home’s proximity to the capital. I ask what projects he’s working on these days. ‘Two are coming out soon.’ He speeds up excitedly. ‘First, Emma Thompson’s Effie – it’s about a love triangle between the artists John Ruskin, John

Everett Millais and Effie Gray – I play Sir Charles Eastlake. The second, again historical, is called 1864 and I play Britain’s foreign secretary Lord Palmerston. It’s a drama about how Denmark lost Schleswig-Holstein to Germany in that year.’

I reflect on how his living room must have seen some very fine soliloquies. ‘Oh yes,’ he answers. ‘I love the atmosphere of the house. It’s such a welcoming space; it feels cosy when there’s just two of you but can accommodate great crowds of people, too.

‘Talking of crowds of people, the area has a great variety of communities. There’s the golf crowd, the Kings College School alumni, the tennis lot. There is so much going on.’

I touch upon James’ faith but he explains that he doesn’t attend a church in the area. ‘I’m not trying to separate myself from the body of the Church; it’s just that we do our own thing with our friends. Instead of getting in with the Sunday school crowd, my kids had to grow up with mad thespian sorts coming in and out’.

But now he’s the one going out, and he’s not coming back. And he knew instinctively who to reach for when it came to facilitating such a huge move. ‘I was only acquainted with Robert Holmes slightly socially, but everybody knows that the local knowledge of him and his team is second-to-none. He loves the place, doesn’t he? He’s so involved! His was the only agency I ever considered.’ n

£3,800,000 freehold. For viewings, contact Robert Holmes & Co, Willow House, 35 High Street, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5BY, 020 8947 9833 (robertholmes.co.uk)

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Alister Shaw of Hamptons International explains why Putney will always

be a safe bet for both local and international investors

A promising future

In 2014, estate agents across London recorded the best spring market in 15 years. Here in Putney, we had a record start to the year, with prices only

recently beginning to plateau. Prices shot up at an incredible rate – this time last year we had 15 applicants for every property. A lot of this interest was due to the increased demand and relatively limited supply. That number has now dropped to a more traditional five applicants per property, but these clients are able to take advantage of the extra stock on the market. It’s a very exciting time for buyers.

The main reason that the Putney market continued to thrive after those north of the river dropped off is the price per square foot achievable here. The central London market, where prices are effectively double those in Putney, stalled a while ago. Once buyers started looking further afield they realised that Putney is a very sensible area in which to invest. With its excellent schools and transport links in particular, it attracts a broad spectrum of people, from young professionals and international buyers to

buy-to-let investors and upsizing families. Previously, international investors would never have considered looking south of the river, but that is changing, especially with all the new developments. Langham Square has just been sold entirely off-plan, with the first 28 units sold overseas to foreign investors in its very first weekend. Previously, the demand from the international market just wasn’t there. It is now.

Having said that, I don’t think international investors will price local buyers out of the market, as most interested parties in Putney are cash-rich. The influx of foreign investment, coupled with the high market values, is likely to hit first-time buyers hardest – but realistically, if you don’t have a budget of at least £350,000 it will be difficult to find a property in Putney.

While the top end of the market continues at a steady pace, the biggest demand here is between £500,000 and £1.5million. With the uncertainty regarding a potential future mansion tax, some are concerned when considering whether to invest. If a mansion tax is introduced, I don’t believe it will have a long-term effect on the market here. Those earning enough to spend millions on ‘forever homes’ that they plan to live in for 30 years are unlikely to be hindered by a mansion tax. Although there will be an impact if a tax is implemented, I believe the market will recover reasonably quickly. It was the same when stamp duty was introduced at seven per cent over the £2million threshold; suddenly the market died, but within two or three months it had picked up again. I firmly believe that Putney’s ideal location and constantly evolving, dynamic community will ensure the survival of our local property market. n

Hamptons International, 184 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, SW15 2SH, 020 8454 7243 (hamptons.co.uk)

The biggest demand here is between £500,000

and £1.5million

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Newcourt Residential unveils two exquisitely crafted homes

overlooking the Royal Wimbledon Golf Club

New horizons

Two new houses in a sought-after location adjacent to Wimbledon Common have been built in the area. Both of the beautifully

designed six-bedroom properties have been finished to the highest standards and boast their own individual style. Number six Ellerton Road is a Charnwood Winnington red brick house with classical Georgian-style detailing, while number eight is fashioned in a reclaimed London yellow brick and showcases a Victorian-style façade.

Offering more than 7,600 sq ft of space, each house provides style and seclusion for potential residents, along with generous entertaining areas. Highlights include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, media room and wine cellar on the lower-ground floor of each property, as well as a large family room that opens out onto the garden. On the ground floor, Newcourt Residential has designed an imposing entrance hall with an elegant living room and spacious dining room, as well as a large drawing room that overlooks the landscaped gardens and the golf course beyond. The upper floors of each property house the six bedroom suites.

The interior of the show home has

been finished by Lisa-marie Mosca, whose background in tailoring has influenced the remarkable synergy of fabrics and colours in her Art Deco design. The entire sitting room in the show home is themed on a single cushion, with bespoke pieces specially commissioned to blend perfectly with the rest of the interior and many furnishings sourced from around the world.

Ellerton Road includes immaculately designed and landscaped gardens, off-street parking, a garage and gated entrance. The gardens feature mature trees that line

the boundary of the Royal Wimbledon Golf Club, offering a rural outlook for those who enjoy a taste of the country.

Augusta House is located close to Wimbledon Village and its shops and facilities, including the famous All England Lawn Tennis Club, home to the Wimbledon Championships. The proximity of this new development to the town centre means investors will be able to take full advantage of the area’s excellent schools and transport links to London and the south-west.

Anouar Elkhadraoui, head of sales and marketing at Newcourt Residential, told the Journal: ‘The houses on Ellerton Road reflect our goal to create exclusive residences in desirable areas of London and the south-west. They have been created with family life in mind and we expect the properties will have a great deal of interest. The privacy of the road and the views over the golf course give these properties a rural feel, although they are still within easy reach of central London.’ n

Prices start from £6,950,000. The show home is now open by appointment only. For more information, please call the sales team on 020 7205 2643 (augustahouse.co.uk)

A rural outlook for those who enjoy a taste

of the country

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CounCils

Merton Council London Borough of MertonCivic CentreLondon Road, SM4 5DX020 8274 4901merton.gov.uk(Large or Bulky Household waste collection, Merton Council: 020 8274 4902)

Richmond CouncilCivic Centre 44 York StreetTwickenham, TW1 3BZ0845 6122 660richmond.gov.uk

Wandsworth CouncilThe Town Hall Wandsworth High StreetSW18 2PU020 8871 6000wandsworth.gov.uk

Post offiCes

Church Road96 Church Road, SW13 0DQ

Danebury Avenue31a Danebury Avenue SW15 4DG

East Sheen234 Upper Richmond Road WestSW14 8AG

Haydons Road317 Haydons RoadSW19 8TX

Raynes Park1a Amity Grove, SW20 0LL

Richmond16-17 George Street, TW9 1JSpostoffice.co.uk

Vets and Pets

M.A. Dog Training and Services07547 [email protected]

Richmond Vets161 Kew Road, RichmondTW9 2PN020 8940 1090richmondvets.co.uk

The Vet on Richmond Hill 38 Friars Stile RoadRichmondTW10 6NQ 020 8948 3737thevetonrichmondhill.com

dentists

Arthur Road Dental Practice172 Arthur RoadWimbledonSW19 8AQ020 8946 2646dentistsw19.com

Roseneath Dental CareCorner of Mount Ararat & Paradise Road, Richmond TW10 6PA, 020 8940 9955roseneath.co.uk

The DirecToryWhether whim or wish, all of the essentials are taken care

of in our round up for harmonious living

Stephen Powell Orthodontics2a Barham RoadWimbledonSW20 0EU020 8946 3064 orthodontist-wimbledon.co.uk

doCtors

Coombe Medical Practice13 Brook GardensKingston upon ThamesKT2 7ET020 8605 0044coombemedicalpractice.co.uk

Richmond Practice - Private doctors’ service19 Sheen Road (Opposite Waitrose carpark) RichmondTW9 1AD020 8940 5009richmondpractice.co.uk

Seymour House Surgery154 Sheen RoadRichmondTW9 1UU020 8940 2802 richmondsurgery.co.uk

LifesaversSheen Lane Health CentreSheen LaneSW14 8LP020 8876 3901sheenlanehealthcentre.co.uk

oPtiCian

David Clulow Opticians5 George StreetRichmond, TW9 1JY020 8332 0345davidclulow.com

soliCitors

Dixon Ward16 The Green, TW9 1QD020 8940 4051dixon-ward.co.uk

Russell-Cooke Solicitors2 Putney Hill, SW15 6AB020 8789 9111russell-cooke.co.uk

Cleaners

Bright And Sparkling 113 Harbridge Avenue, SW15 4HA07717 307095bright-and-sparkling.co.uk

dressmaker

Holy Cross25 Sandal RoadNew Malden, Surrey, KT3 5AR020 8395 4225holycross.kingston.sch.uk

eDUCaTiONRokeby SchoolGeorge Road, Kingston uponThames, Surrey, KT2 7PB020 8942 2247rokebyschool.co.uk

IBSTOCK PLACE SCHOOL(Pre-preparatory, Preparatory and Senior School: ages 3-18)Clarence Lane, Roehampton, SW15 5PY020 8876 9991ibstockplaceschool.co.uk

Mary Treacy DesignsBespoke fashion designed and tailored with flair5 Manfred Road, PutneySW15 2RS020 3740 7620/020 8335 0890marytreacydesigns.co.uk

ortHodontists

Wimbledon Orthodontic Practice‘Registered Specialist Orthodontists practising in the area since 1996’18 Tabor GroveWimbledon, SW19 4EB020 8944 0180info@wimbledon-orthodontist.co.ukwimbledon-orthodontist.co.uk

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Architects

Andrew Catto Architects154 Putney High Street, SW15 1RS020 8785 0077 andrewcatto.co.uk

Bob Trimble Architects36 York StreetTwickenham, TW1 3LJ020 8538 9303 trimblearchitect.co.uk

GPS Architects14 The GreenRichmond, TW9 1PX020 8940 8244gpsarchitects.co.uk

Holden Harper26 High StreetWimbledon, SW19 5BY020 8879 0310holdenharper.co.uk

Regallis Associates‘A south west London staple which has delivered bespoke architectural designs to suit conversions, extensions or complete refurbishments since 2003’The Mews12 Lower Richmond RoadSW15 1JP020 7384 2228regallis.co.uk

Antiques

The Gooday Gallery14 Richmond HillRichmondTW10 6QX020 8940 8652thegoodaygallery.com

MuseuMs/GAlleries

Henry Boxer Gallery (visits by appointment only) 98 Stuart CourtRichmond HillTW10 6RJ020 8948 1633 outsiderart.co.uk

Lacy Road Gallery30 Lacy RoadSW15 1NL020 8789 1777 lacyroadgallery.co.uk

Landmark Art GalleryLandmark Arts CentreFerry Road, TeddingtonTW11 9NN020 8977 7558 landmarkartscentre.org

Orleans House Gallery Riverside TwickenhamTW1 3DJ020 8831 6000

Richmond Hill Gallery 26 Richmond HillRichmond, TW10 6QX020 8940 5152 therichmondhillgallery.com

Riverside Gallery 36 Barnes High StreetSW13 9LP020 8878 0040 riversidegallery.co.uk

Strawberry Hill House (Horace Walpole’s Gothic Castle) 268 Waldegrave Road Twickenham, TW1 4ST020 8744 1241 strawberryhillhouse.org.uk

The Architect’s GalleryThe Powder Rooms69-71 Broad StreetTeddington, TW11 8QZ020 8977 6999 thearchitectsgallery.com

The Museum of RichmondOld Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue Richmond, TW9 1TP020 8322 1141 museumofrichmond.com

The Russell Gallery12 Lower Richmond RoadPutney, SW15 1JP020 8780 5228russell-gallery.com

home & Culture

The Twickenham Museum 25 The Embankment Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 3DU020 8408 0070 twickenham-museum.org.uk

Will’s Art Warehouse180 Lower Richmond RoadPutney Common, SW15 1LY020 8246 4840 wills-art.com

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Church RoadWimbledon, SW19 5AE020 8946 6131

Wimbledon Windmill Museum Windmill RoadWimbledon Common SW19 5NR020 8947 2825 wimbledonwindmill.org.uk

theAtres

New Wimbledon TheatreThe BroadwayWimbledonSW19 1QG020 8545 7900

Normansfield Theatre The Langdon Down CentreNormansfield2A Langdon Park, TW11 9PS0333 121 2300 langdondowncentre.org.uk

Orange Tree Theatre1 Clarence StreetRichmond, TW9 2SA020 8940 0141orangetreetheatre.co.uk

Polka Theatre 240 The BroadwayWimbledon, SW19 1SB020 8543 4888polkatheatre.com

Putney Arts Theatre Ravenna Road, Putney, SW15 6AW020 8788 6943 putneyartstheatre.org.uk

Richmond Theatre The Green, Richmond, TW9 1QJ 020 8332 4500

Step on Stage Academy of Performing Arts The Whitehouse Community Centre45 The Avenue, Hampton, TW12 3RNsteponstageacademy.co.uk

Teddington Theatre Club Hampton Hill Playhouse90 High Street, Hampton HillTW12 1NZ0845 838 7529 teddingtontheatreclub.org.uk

The Bearcat Comedy Club The Turk’s Head28 Winchester RoadSt Margaret’sTwickenhamTW1 1LF020 8607 9190 bearcatcomedy.co.uk

The Half Moon 93 Lower Richmond, SW15 1EU020 8780 9383 halfmoon.co.uk

The Richmond Shakespeare Society The Mary Wallace TheatreThe Embankment, Twickenham TW1 3DU020 8744 0547 richmondshakespeare.org.uk

The Rose Theatre24-26 High StreetKingston, KT1 1HL020 8546 6983 rosetheatrekingston.org

entertainment

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Savills BarnesSandra [email protected]

020 8939 6900

Reception room ø dining room ø study ø kitchen/breakfast/familyroomø 4 bedrooms and study area ø 2 bathrooms (1 en suite) ø 70' south facing gardenø 175 sq m (1,884 sq ft) ø EPC=E

SEMI DETACHED HOUSE WITH A DELIGHTFUL 70' SOUTH FACING GARDENmelville road, sw13

Guide £2.2 million Freehold

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Savills WimbledonClive [email protected]

020 8971 8120

3 reception rooms ø 5 bedrooms ø extended family kitchen ø 3 bath/shower roomsø refurbished throughout ø contemporary design and elegance ø walled landscaped gardenø Village High Street within 100m ø 263.4 sq m (2,835 sq ft) ø EPC=E

DOUBLE FRONTED MID VICTORIAN HOUSE 100M FROM COMMONlingfield road, sw19


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Savills BarnesShenagh [email protected]

020 8939 6913

Double reception room ø 4 bedrooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø bathroom and shower roomø south west facing courtyard garden ø 166 sq m (1,787 sq ft) ø EPC=D

EXCEPTIONALLY PRESENTED HOUSEwhite hart lane, sw13


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Savills BarnesShenagh [email protected]

020 8939 6913

Reception room ø family room ø kitchen/dining roomø master bedroom with en suite shower room ø 4 further bedrooms ø family bathroomø gardens ø 181 sq m (1,948 sq ft) ø EPC=D

BEAUTIFUL HIGH SPECIFICATION HOUSE IN BARNES VILLAGEcleveland gardens, sw13

Guide £2 million Freehold

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Unfurnished £5,400 pcm+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

5 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø 3 reception roomsø private garden ø garage ø off-street parkingø 205 sq m (2,200 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=F

WILTON GROVE, sw19

Savills Wimbledon [email protected] 020 8971 8100

Furnished £1,750.00 pcm+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

Double bedroom ø bathroom ø kitchen/dining roomø 50 sq m (520 sq ft) ø Council Tax=D ø EPC=C

THE QUADRANT, tw9

Savills Richmond [email protected] 020 8614 9106


5 double bedrooms ø 3 bath/shower rooms ø reception roomø conservatory ø play/tv room ø study ø garageø 310 sq m (3,330 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=C

COOMBE RISE, kt2

Savills Wimbledon [email protected] 020 8971 8100

Flexible furnishings £10,000 pcm+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

5 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø 2 reception roomsø private garden ø garage ø off-street parkingø 270 sq m (2,920 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=E

ELLERKER GARDENS, tw10

Savills Richmond [email protected] 020 8614 9106

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Furnished £3,792 pcm+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

3 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø kitchen/reception roomø patio ø underground parking space ø Council Tax=Gø EPC=C

CARLTON DRIVE, sw15

Savills Putney [email protected] 020 8780 6117


2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø 1 reception roomø terrace ø river views ø parking ø communal gardenø Council Tax=G ø EPC=C

HANDEL MANSIONS, sw13

Savills Barnes [email protected] 020 8939 6914


5 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø gardenø period ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=E

FESTING ROAD, sw15

Savills Putney [email protected] 020 8780 6117


5 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø kitchen/family roomø double reception room ø Barnes village locationø Council Tax=G ø EPC=C

RECTORY ROAD, sw13

Savills Barnes [email protected] 020 8939 6914

Hamptons Richmond Office Sales. 020 8454 7621 | Lettings. 020 8454 7261

Beyond your expectationswww.hamptons.co.uk

A beautifully presented and laterally configured detached family home with generous off-street parking, a garage and a delightful south facing rear garden, occupying an enviable position on a popular Richmond Hill street. EPC: E

• Detached house• Five bedrooms• Three reception rooms• Lateral accommodation over two floors• South facing rear garden • Off-street parking

£2,595,000 FreeholdRichmond Hill

Hamptons Wimbledon Office Sales. 020 8454 7627 | Lettings. 020 8454 7265

A unique late Victorian character property offering spacious and versatile accommodation over three floors. Built in the Arts and Crafts style in 1898, it has been sympathetically extended over the years to provide a wonderful family home which includes good reception/entertaining space, six bedrooms, four bath/shower rooms as well as a self-contained studio flat, indoor swimming pool, artist’s studio and stunning garden extending to over 170 ft. EPC: D

• Period property• Six bedrooms• Four bathrooms• Self-contained studio flat• Indoor swimming pool• Artist’s studio/workshop

£3,345,000 FreeholdWimbledon

Hamptons Putney Office Sales. 020 8454 7612 | Lettings. 020 8454 7259


A handsome six bedroom detached house on a corner plot. The property has been beautifully maintained and has a superb 99’ garden. There is a double garage with a converted studio at the end of the garden, with the potential to turn this into a separate dwelling subject to necessary consents. EPC: C

• Detached• Six bedrooms• Three bathrooms• Four reception rooms• Garden• Private parking

£3,950,000 FreeholdPutney

Hamptons Barnes Office Sales. 020 3285 7734 | Lettings. 020 8454 7259

A rarely available, six bedroom double fronted end of terrace Victorian family residence offering elegant and lateral living space. The property retains many of its original features and is presented in extremely good condition throughout. Outside there is a landscaped garden which benefits from having separate access and a lovely travertine tiled patio area perfect for entertaining. EPC: D

• Double fronted Victorian home• Sought after road• Poggenpohl kitchen • Fantastic master suite• Five further bedrooms• Landscaped garden

£2,900,000 FreeholdBarnes

Hamptons East Sheen Office Sales. 020 8454 7625 | Lettings. 020 3601 1912


A beautifully presented three bedroom family home providing well proportioned accommodation on this desirable road within easy reach of some excellent primary schools. The property has been cleverly extended to provide practical living accommodation on three floors comprising; a double reception room, kitchen with dining area and three double bedrooms. The attractive rear garden benefits from a decked seating area, superb for entertaining in the summer. EPC: D

• Double reception room• Kitchen/dining room• Downstairs wc• Three bedrooms• Family bathroom• Front & rear gardens

£1,150,000 FreeholdMortlake

Hamptons Teddington Office Sales. 020 8945 5026 | Lettings. 020 8970 7906

A highly specified three bedroom, two bathroom first floor split level apartment in this prestigious gated riverside development with landscaped communal gardens leading down to the banks of the River Thames. EPC: C

• Three bedrooms• Two reception rooms• Two bathrooms• Communal garden• Private parking• 2,039 sq ft

£1,350,000Hampton Wick

Church Terrace, Richmond TW10 Elegant Georgian house in central Richmond This well presented Grade II* listed townhouse forms part of an attractive terrace and offers 5 bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms, cloakroom, reception room, dining room, study, conservatory, kitchen, utility room, garden, gated off street parking. EPC rating D. Approximately 190 sq m ﴾2,047 sq ft﴿

Freehold

Guide price: £1,975,000

﴾RCH140092﴿

KnightFrank.co.uk/richmond [email protected] 020 8939 2800

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Montague Road, Richmond TW10 One of Richmond Hill's finest family houses Situated on arguably Richmond's most sought after road a large detached family house offering 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 6 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, large South West facing garden, cellar, off street parking for several cars. EPC rating E. Approximately 445 sq m ﴾4,789 sq ft﴿

Freehold


﴾RCH140128﴿

KnightFrank.co.uk/richmond [email protected] 020 8939 2800

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Church Road, Wimbledon SW19Exceptional period house Stunning semi-detached period house completely renovated and extended. Master bedroom suite, 6 further bedrooms, 3 further bathrooms (1 en suite), reception room, kitchen/dining room, family room, utility room. Approximately 458.5 sq m (4,935 sq ft)

Freehold


KnightFrank.co.uk/wimbledon [email protected] 020 8946 0026

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Parkside Gardens, Wimbledon SW19Period detached house A handsome house on one of Wimbledon’s best roads. Master bedroom suite, 7 further bedrooms, 2 further bath/shower rooms, drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, dining room, 2 cloakrooms, cellar, garden. Planning consent to extend to some 12,055 sq ft. Approximately 478 sq m (5,145 sq ft)

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Erpingham Road SW15£2,795,000Freehold London

This beautiful family home, spread over3,505 sq.ft, provides excellent livingspace. The property exudes charmthroughout and offers an eat-in kitchenwhich leads on to an expansive garden. West Putney Sales

020 8785 6666 | [email protected]

6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en-suite),2 reception rooms, Dining room,Kitchen/family room, Garage, Off-streetparking, West-facing garden, EPC: E.

Dryburgh Road SW15£2,500,000Freehold

This family house (2,932 sq.ft.) is locatedideally for the open spaces of Putneyand Barnes Commons. The house isarranged over three floors and has afront garden which incorporates off-street parking.

West Putney Sales020 8785 6666 | [email protected]

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en-suite),Reception room, Family room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Utility room, Off-streetparking, South-facing garden, EPC: F.


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Bangalore Street SW15£1,525,000Freehold

An impeccably presented houseperfectly situated for excellent schools,including All Saints, St Mary's and OurLady of Victories. The property is lightand airy throughout and spread over2,080 sq.ft.

West Putney Sales020 8785 6666 | [email protected]

5 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms(1 en-suite), Double reception room,Kitchen/ family room, Cellar, Utilityroom, Garden, EPC: C.

Lytton Grove SW15£1,350,000Freehold

A well-presented family home situatedon this quiet residential street in theheart of East Putney. Stretching to over1,700 sq.ft. the property is a comfortableand practical family home. East Putney Sales


4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms(1 en-suite), 2 reception rooms,Kitchen/dining room, Garden, Garage,Off-street parking, EPC: C.




Mexfield Road, SW15£899,950Share of Freehold

A maisonette with a lovely west-facinggarden. At the rear of the property thereis a bright and spacious eat-in kitchenwith steps leading down to the privatepaved garden.East Putney Sales

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3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms(1 en-suite), Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, West-facing privategarden, EPC: D.

Galveston Road SW15£625,000Share of Freehold

A beautifully presented ground-floorgarden flat. The property At the front ofthe property retains a number of periodfeatures, including cornicing and a lovelyfeature fireplace.East Putney Sales


2 bedrooms, Bathroom,Reception room, Kitchen/breakfastroom, Cellar, Private garden, EPC: D.




Egliston Lawns SW15£1,000 per week Fees apply

Unfurnished

A semi-detached family home located onthis quiet private road in the heart ofWest Putney. The house benefits from afantastic secluded south-facing garden,off-street parking and an integral garage.East Putney Lettings


3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite),Double reception room, Dining room,Kitchen, Conservatory, Garage, South-facing garden, EPC: D.

Haldon Road SW18£784 per week Fees apply

Unfurnished

This home is arranged over three floorsand benefits from neutral d"Eacute;©corthroughout. Located just off West Hill theproperty is only a short walk from EastPutney underground station andWandsworth Town mainline station.

East Putney Lettings020 8788 3333 | [email protected]

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Doublereception room, Eat-in kitchen, Cellar,Garden, EPC: E.

Wimbledon Village 020 8947 9833 Wimbledon Village 020 8947 9833

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Wimbledon Village’s Premier Estate Agent - Sales: +44 (0) 20 8947 9833

£6,750,000

Once described as a ‘copy of an Edwardian gentleman’s Cotwold country manor’ this family house in the heart of the Village is on the market for the first time in 60 years

Wimbledon Village

£6,750,000

A very elegant and attractive Victorian family house in one of Wimbledon Village’s most sought after residential roads within a short walk of the town centre and Mainline station

Double drawing room • library/office • kitchen/dining room • 2 further receptions • media room • 7 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms • cellar • garage • driveway parking • terrace • secluded garden • ER/

Galleried reception hall and landing • 3 reception rooms • 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • separate s/c 2 bedroom flat • beautiful garden with original Edwardian layout • garage and drive • ER/E

Wimbledon Village





A most attractive period house in one of the Village’s most sought after roads off the Common

6 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • 3 reception rooms • south facing garden • off-street parking • ER/E

Wimbledon Village £3,800,000

A beautiful Grade II Listed Victorian mansion in a gated setting with 2 acres of gardens

Grand hall • 3 reception rooms • 5/6 bedrooms • staff flat • tennis court • swimming pool • garaging

Wimbledon Price on Application

A very chic period house in the heart of the Village beautifully presented throughout




2 reception rooms • superb kitchen/dining/family room • 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • lovely garden • ER/E

A most attractive family house on a very generous plot with a lovely garden and heated pool

5 receptions • 6 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • sauna/showers • huge west facing garden • drive • ER/D

New Malden £2,650,000

A handsome period house in the centre of the Village within a very short walk of the Common

3 reception rooms • smart kitchen • 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • generous garden with work shop • ER/E


A very attractively presented family home with a versatile layout close to King’s College School

6 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • 3 reception rooms • lovely mature gardens • driveway parking • ER/D

Wimbledon £3,000,000

Wimbledon Village’s Premier Estate Agent - Lettings: +44 (0) 20 8879 9669

Rectory RoadBarnes SW13A stunning 5 bedroom semi detached house to rent in Barnes. Comprising 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a double reception room & large, high specification kitchen/family room with bi folding doors to a wide, well maintained garden.

EPC rating C

£6,000 per calendar month

Barnes

020 8748 [email protected]

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Heidegger Crescent Barnes SW13A spacious townhouse with uninterrupted views across the London Wetlands Reserve. Presented in excellent condition & comprising 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite), a bright reception room & a large kitchen breakfast room leading to a beautiful landscaped garden of approx. 57ft. There is an integral garage, ground floor guest cloakroom & off street parking for 2 cars.

EPC rating D

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Barnes

020 8748 [email protected]

Barnes

020 8748 8833 [email protected]

£1,650,000 guide price

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Archway Street SW13 £3,250,000

BARNES: 020 8563 8333 [email protected]

This exceptional and truly unique six-bedroom family home is located in the heart of the desirable “Little Chelsea” area of Barnes. The accomodation has been fi nished to the highest standard and boasts over 3,300 sqft of internal living space. The reception space comprises a wide entrance hallway, a front reception room, a superb fully fi tted kitchen leading out to a south facing patio garden, a dining room and a further reception room. Benefi ts include private three car garage. Freehold. EPC=E. Joint Sole Agent.

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Palewell Park SW14 £1,900,000

EAST SHEEN: 020 8878 2828 [email protected]

This striking fi ve-bedroom Edwardian house is situated on the Parkside at the upper end of Palewell Park moments from the entrance to Richmond Park. Well proportioned throughout, the accommodation comprises a spacious hallway, a bright and spacious reception room and a fabulous open plan kitchen/dining room leading out to a stunning 85 ft garden. The bedroom accommodation boasts fi vebedrooms, three bathrooms and a study on the top fl oor. Freehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.

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Defoe Avenue TW9 £1,295,000

EAST SHEEN: 020 8878 2828 [email protected]

This stunning four-bedroom house is beautifully presented throughout, offering an abundance of character and period charm. Located in an extremely sought after residential cul-de-sac moments from Kew Village, the property is arranged over three fl oors. The accommodation includes a double reception room; a large eat-in kitchen leading out to a well kept garden, three double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a substantial master suite on the second fl oor. Freehold. EPC=E. Sole Agents.

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Sandycombe Road TW9 £795,000

RICHMOND: 020 8939 1770 [email protected]

This stunning house is situated on this popular street close to Kew Gardens. The house is very well presented with a double reception room that fl ows through to the kitchen and out to a charming garden. The fi rst fl oor has the master bedroom with a smart bathroom and second bedroom. The loft has been converted and is used as a further reception but could easily become a bedroom. Freehold. EPC=C. Sole Agents.

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