The South West Residents' Journal September 2014

JOURNALResidents

This Residents’ Journal represents a fresh, innovative approach to local media, whilst retaining a traditional feel. We will deliver intelligent editorial with integrity and depth on subjects that matter to the residents

and business community.

Published on a monthly basis with the kind support of a select handful of relevant advertisers, we will present regular editorial contributions from prominent local residents and members of the independent local business

community, as well as seasoned journalists who live locally.

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‘Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself,’ said education reformer John Dewey. I for one couldn’t agree more – life is a lesson, and with it comes a lot of learning. This month, the Journal team has compiled an education-themed issue that’s jam-packed with

useful information to kick-start the new academic year. Whether you’re intrigued to know what a typical day in the life of a lacrosse coach is like (page 25), would like to know how local kids are helping charities in the area (page 22) or if you’re on the look-out for the back-to-school

kit essentials (page 20), we have it all.

Elsewhere, with next month’s Wimbledon BookFest fast approaching, Jennifer Mason rounds up this year’s highlights and speaks to local author and resident Michelle Paver about her involvement in the festivities. Find out more on page eight.

Meanwhile, there’s plenty happening in the area; The Calendar (page 12) details everything from a fundraising Wimbledon walk to a country fair, a theatre production to a one-man show. Enjoy the issue!

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].

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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

Our new look

The Residents’ Journal has a new look. To ensure we’re representing each of the individual places in our

beautiful patch of London, we’ve changed our name to

the South West Residents’ Journal – and we’ve had a facelift to

match. We’d love to hear what you think of our new design.

You can still reach us via email at [email protected] or call us on 020 7987 4320, but Twitter users will now find us on our new handle: @SouthWest_RJ

This year’s Great River Race, launching from the London Docklands and travelling 21.6 miles along the River Thames to Ham, will pass by (and under) some of our capital’s most beautiful sights, including Putney, Hammersmith, Kew and Richmond bridges, as well as iconic London landmarks such as Big Ben, Tower Bridge and the London Eye. The race starts at 9.30am on

27 September, and it will take many of the more than 300 entries the rest of the day to reach the end of the course, so there’s plenty of time to find a good spot on the riverbanks from which to spectate or enjoy the free entertainment on offer at the finish line.

(greatriverrace.co.uk)

Row, sail or paddle your boat

Going greenSix parks in south-west London have just been awarded prestigious Green Flag Awards to celebrate their status as some of the best green spaces in the country. The awards scheme, which launched in 1996, recognises high standards of park facilities, including maintenance and community engagement. Ham Village Green and Westerly Ware, as well as Colliers Wood Recreation Ground, Dundonald Recreation Ground, John Innes Park and Recreation Ground and South Park Gardens have been rewarded for their work.

(greenflagaward.org.uk)

Rick Soreny Photography/The Great River Race

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TW9 Cultural ambleOn 20 September, Richmond Heritage historian Alan Sherriff will lead a guided walk through a former 18th-century burial ground (now a small woodland garden) and give a talk about its history and occupants. Proceeds will go towards the additional maintenance and improvement of this ancient graveyard.

£5, 10.30am-11.45am, meet by the Vestry Offices, Corner of Vineyard Passage and Paradise Road, Richmond, TW9 1SA, 020 8891 5455 (environmenttrust.co.uk)

TW10 Donate your timeLocal charity Hidden Talent is looking for new professional volunteers for its important work scheme, which matches unemployed 18-25 year olds with a “career mentor” to help them find their way onto the employment ladder. There are no set hours; mentors can choose how much time they wish to commit and can work their meetings around their pre-existing schedules.

Hidden Talent, Top Floor, 99 Church Road, Richmond, TW10 6LU, 07723 322 824 (hiddentalentgroup.co.uk)

TW9 In their footstepsBetween 11 and 18 July, notable women’s suffrage historian and author Jill Liddington walked from Bromsgrove in Worcestershire to Richmond, tracing the route followed in 1903 by writer and artist Laurence Housman, an activist who helped suffragettes win the right to vote in parliamentary elections – and who preferred walking to driving. As Jill reached London she was joined by artist Mary Branson and Barnes resident and historian V Irene Cockroft for the final leg of the journey, walking the Thames path from Richmond Bridge to Hammersmith Bridge, before crossing to Cremorne Gardens in Chelsea for a final push into Kensington to reach the finish line. Jill initiated the Housman walk to raise money for Book Aid, which creates much-needed children’s corners in public libraries in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Jill aims to raise at least £5,000, and every donation, small or large, will help her reach this target. You can still sponsor her 80-mile walk for Book Aid by visiting justgiving.com/Jill-Liddington3 (bookaid.org)

Image courtesy of Alan Sherriff

Image by Andrea Southam

L-R: Historian Jill Liddington, Bob Oakley of the Housman Society, Surrey walkers historian V. Irene Cockroft with artist Mary Branson, and Elizabeth Oakley of the Housman Society. Photo courtesy of the V. Irene Cockroft collection

Image courtesy of New Wimbledon Theatre

SW19 A fitting finalistThe New Wimbledon Theatre has been announced as a finalist in three categories at the 2014 Merton Best Business Awards. The theatre has been shortlisted for the Wimbledon Business of the Year award and the Green award, while apprentice technician Tamykha Patterson has been nominated for the Best Young Person of the Year award.

The winners will be announced online following the private awards ceremony on 3 October (mertonbestbusiness.co.uk)

SW15 Happy anniversaryThis month, the Putney Arts Theatre celebrates its 50th birthday with a weekend of fun events and free activities, including tours of the theatre, comedy shows, a gala performance of Polly Teale’s Brontë and arts and crafts activities for kids.

Show tickets £12 (£8 concessions), 13 & 14 September, 1pm-4pm (shows at 7.45pm). Putney Arts Theatre, Ravenna Road (just off Upper Richmond Road), SW15 6AW, 020 8788 6943 (putneyartstheatre.org.uk)


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Beware the waterA new campaign has been launched warning thrill-seekers and ‘bravado swimmers’ of the dangers of a dunking in the River Thames. Last year, 15 people accidentally drowned in the river, although the number of near-misses was even higher, with 16 lives saved and 344 people rescued by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s London lifeboat crews. The national drowning awareness campaign Respect the Water draws attention to the risks of the tidal Thames, as well as coasts around the country. It has been launched in the borough by the RNLI in partnership with Richmond Council, the police, London Fire Brigade and Thames Water.

(rnli.org/safety)

SW15 Bike benefitsIn the nine months since the Barclays Cycle Hire scheme (known fondly as “Boris Bikes”) was introduced into the Borough of Wandsworth, usage has steadily increased along with the number of docking stations. Recent statistics from the council suggest that local docking stations are being used on average 2,500 times a day, compared with 500 times a day when the scheme was first launched. Transport spokesman Cllr Jonathan Cook said: ‘These popular blue bikes are now a common sight. We’re delighted that so many local people are embracing the scheme, as it’s a great alternative to using a car. It helps to ease traffic jams, reduce pollution and prevent overcrowding on the tubes, trains and buses.’

(wandsworth.gov.uk)

TW9 A fun runOn 21 September, hundreds of runners will take to the roads in the local area for the annual Richmond Running Festival. Whether they’re taking part in the Kew Gardens 10km race or the more strenuous Visit Richmond Half Marathon, every runner deserves to be cheered on, so why not support friends, neighbours and loved ones? Even the kids can get in on the action with special races at the finish line, so there’s something for everyone, regardless of age or stamina.

The Kew Gardens 10km race starts 8.30am, and the Visit Richmond Half Marathon starts 9am, both at The Palm House, Royal Botanical Gardens, TW9 3JR (access via Victoria Gate). The NIKE Kids’ Mile races (for children aged 5-15) begin from 12pm at the adult races’ finish line at Old Deer Park, TW9 2SF (richmondrunningfestival.com)

TW1 Moving onAfter 40 years at Spring Terrace in Richmond, the borough’s register office will move to York House in Twickenham in May 2015. Residents wanting to register a birth, death or marriage will be able to have twice as many guests as before in attendance at The Loggia Room at York House thanks to the ongoing refurbishments that are transforming the 17th-century Grade II-listed building.

Cllr Pamela Fleming, Richmond Council Cabinet Member for Environment, said: ‘York House has been a popular ceremony venue for many years. Thanks to the improvement works, there is now even more potential for hosting weddings and other civil celebrations.’

York House, Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 3AA, 020 8891 1411 (richmond.gov.uk)

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Image courtesy of LBRUT

Image courtesy of Richmond Running Festival

RNLI E-Class lifeboat on the River Thames, credit Chris Walker

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T he Journal is looking for south-west London’s most talented photographers to show off the beauty of our patch. No subject is too big or too small to

capture; if your photos have been taken in this part of the capital, we want to see them. We’ll select the best entries to print in our next issue, so dig out those cameras and start snapping!

10 themes to inspire youStuck for ideas? Try some of these.

1. Portraits Whether it’s the Mayor or your mum, taking a portrait shot is the perfect way to inject a little personality into your picture.

2. Close-upsLook for patterns in the most intricate of details: tree bark, speckled eggs, spiders’ webs…

3. LandscapesUrban cityscapes – overlooking the AELTC Wimbledon, or looking along the Terrace in Barnes – and rural landscapes, including the view from Richmond Hill across the park, provide distinct snapshots of life in the area.

4. WeatherIt’s something we’re fond of in Blighty – have

you been out in the sun, snow, fog, or rain the gathering clouds?

5. Light and shadowsIt’s not just Peter Pan who chases shadows – top photographers use them to frame and focus their shots, too.

6. SportsLive-action images can be breathtaking, and in our area we’ve plenty to choose from. Stop by Twickenham Stadium, catch a cricket match in Kew or head down to the river to spy a few rowers.

7. Pets and animalsFurry friends make excellent subjects – if you can get them to keep still for long enough!

8. The sky at nightAn opportunity to discover that long-exposure setting on your camera – which constellations can you see over the borough?

9. Historical landmarksFrom Hampton Court Palace to Kew Gardens, there are plenty of famous places to choose from.

10. Black and whiteInject a little ‘history’ into your pictures with a black-and-white or sepia setting. n

On your marks, get set: SNAP!Fancy yourself as the next Mario Testino, Annie Leibovitz or Ansel Adams?

HOW TO ENTER

Email up to five photographs in high

resolution jpeg format to: contact@residents

journal.co.uk by 19 September, along

with your name, age, location and Twitter

handle (if you have one), and a caption describing

each image.

IMPORTANT

INFORMATION

Images from the past 12 months can be submitted

(providing they have not been sent to other

publications or entered in other competitions). They must have been taken in the following postcodes:

SW13, SW14, SW15, SW19, SW20, TW2, TW9, TW11 and KT2; or at Hampton

Court, KT8, or Petersham, TW10


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The prestigious Wimbledon BookFest was founded in 2007 by Fiona Razvi and Tony Kane, who both felt that it was time to showcase the area’s creative potential.

The festival’s aim is to develop the role of the arts in the area by working with local people including community groups, authors and artists, plus schools and businesses. One of the best things about the event is its desire to embrace all art forms in its programming. The committee and patrons are keen to showcase and nurture local talent as well as inviting famous and well-loved figures from the literary world to attend. With previous participants including the likes of Michael Palin, Salman Rushdie,

Sebastian Faulks and Sir John Major, it’s clear that BookFest has surpassed all expectations and firmly cemented its place in the ranks of literary festivals.

This year’s highlights will include Alexander McCall Smith talking about his much-anticipated re-imagining of Jane Austen’s classic Emma and his new title Fatty O’Leary’s Dinner Party; David Starkey dissecting the Tudor dynasty; Clare Balding exploring the wilds of Britain in her new book Walking Home: My Family, and other Rambles; Paul Merton introducing his autobiography Only When I Laugh and Ian McEwan (in conversation with James Naughtie) discussing his latest page-turner, The Children Act. Also on the intellectual menu is the Glitterary Lunch with local authors Penny Vincenzi and Sophie Kinsella, as well as a particularly topical reading of love letters from the Great War in an event focused on Mandy Kirkby’s new anthology – and that’s just a small sample of the delights on

offer. Festival director, Fiona Razvi, says: ‘The festival is constantly evolving with a broader emphasis on the arts and culture. We’re delighted to have such talented writers appearing in the festival this year, with sport, politics, film, music and comedy events packed into our 10 days on the Common.’

Taking place across multiple venues in the Wimbledon area, including the Cannizaro House Hotel, Southside House, Fire Stables and Wimbledon Library, the BookFest gives visitors a chance to experience their favourite books and authors in a variety of atmospheres – not forgetting the main marquee tent on Wimbledon Common which will play host to some of the festival’s biggest events.

It’s not just local businesses that are getting involved, either. BookFest has been working with more than 40 state and independent schools from Merton and its surrounding boroughs each year since the programme began to promote educational and inspiring events for young minds.

With such a stellar line-up, it’s hardly surprising that tickets to the festival are in great demand. The full programme of events is online now – so bookworms, make sure you don’t miss out. n

3-12 October, main festival site Big Tent & William Morris Tent, Wimbledon Common, near the War Memorial, SW19 5AZ. To book tickets, call the box office on 020 8545 8342 (lines open Tuesdays 10am-5pm, Thursdays and Fridays 2pm-5pm) or email [email protected]. For more information about event timings and other venues across Wimbledon, call 020 8947 3495 (wimbledonbookfest.org)

The festival’s aim is to develop the role of the arts in the area

Jennifer Mason sets the scene for next month’s Wimbledon BookFest

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Local resident, celebrated author and patron of Wimbledon BookFest, Michelle Paver takes her writing seriously. So seriously, in fact, that research for her award-winning

series Chronicles of Ancient Darkness saw her swimming with killer whales, frolicking with wolves and surviving alone in the Scandinavian wilderness. It’s a far cry from Wimbledon Common – the relatively gentle patch of nature that Michelle calls home.

‘I live on my own, as writing is a very solitary pastime,’ Michelle explains, when I ask why, despite her passion for the prehistoric, she hasn’t relocated from south-west London to a more distant shore. ‘As much as I love the wilderness, if I did bury myself in the country full-time I think even I would find it a bit too lonely. As far as I’m concerned, Wimbledon is the next best thing. There’s so much wildlife here, even though we’re still very close to the city.’

Michelle’s love of the town she grew up in spills over into her

appreciation for Wimbledon BookFest. ‘I’ve been to plenty of book festivals, so I’ve seen the good and the bad – and this is definitely one of the best. The organisers really listen to what the authors and the audiences want; they pay attention to even the smallest details – and that’s why the Wimbledon literary celebration attracts so many big names.’

Although Michelle has published several books for adults (including the spine-chilling ghost story Dark Matter) her presence at festivals around the world usually centres on children. ‘I believe Amanda Craig of The Times once said that writing a book for children is like lying down in front of a pack of hungry young lions. She’s not wrong,’ Michelle laughs. ‘Children are the harshest critics you’ll ever have. They don’t care about how trendy you are, or how good they’ll look reading your book on the train, as some adults do. If they’re bored, they’ll just chuck the book away and do something else, so you have to keep their attention. Having said that, they also make the most forthcoming

audiences. I’ve done plenty of school events and book launches over the years, and the questions I get asked are always interesting.’

Does that help with the pressure of presenting an entertaining session? ‘I used to find that side of things quite stressful,’ Michelle admits. ‘Although I had given talks in my previous job as a lawyer, the first few were intimidating, but I don’t get scared any more, because talking about my books and my research is great fun. That’s one of the best things about it; I get to tell stories about my adventures, as well as those of my characters.’

Is appearing at a festival in her home town a different experience? ‘Absolutely,’ she

replies. ‘The thing about being a writer and having to speak at festivals is that

you almost need two personalities – the writer and the performer. But being here, working with the local

bookshops and people from the festival committee that I’ve known for years, and surrounded by the open space of the Common that was the backdrop for so many of my childhood adventures that subconsciously influenced my books, I can be a bit more of myself. It’s a such a wonderful experience.’

What will she be looking forward to most about this year’s event? ‘I’m hoping that for once I’ll be able to enjoy the festivities,’ she smiles. ‘Usually I’m rushing off immediately to promote my latest book, which up to now has been published around the same time as the festival, so I’m excited to peruse this year’s programme and see which events I’ll be able to attend. It makes me enormously proud when I see the crowds and know that our local festival is such a resounding success.’ n

Michelle will be running a schools’ event at 2pm on 7 October in the Big Tent. Her new book The Eye of the Falcon, is available now for £5.99, Puffin

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Getting craftyThis month, The Handmade Fair, sponsored by Hobbycraft and spearheaded by craft enthusiast Kirstie Allsopp, will bring creativity, conversation and even a Guinness World Record pom-pom attempt to Hampton Court Palace, along with workshops, lectures and stalls to keep crafty folk entertained. If that sounds like your cup of tea, add it to your calendar soon as tickets are selling like hot, buttered scones on homemade doilies.

£29 adults, £26 children for the full experience or £12.50 adults, £10 children for entry only (all tickets subject to booking fees), 19-21 September, 9.30am-6pm. Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, KT8 9AU, 020 7244 3184 (thehandmadefair.com)

Shine on, harvest moonHeralding the imminent arrival of autumn, the Kew Green Harvest Moon Festival will be held on Kew Green this month to entertain visitors of all ages with a host of attractions including live folk music from Glastonbury performers CoCo and the Butterfields, bread, butter and cheese-making workshops, traditional craft demonstrations and folklore storytelling, as well as a variety of fresh food stalls and locally brewed beverages. In the true spirit of the Harvest Festival ethos of sharing with those less fortunate, there will also be a collection point for donated food which will be distributed by local charity Richmond Foodbank.

Entry is free, 20 & 21 September, Saturday 9am-10pm, Sunday 10am-7pm. Kew Green, Richmond, TW9 3AA, 01832 281 274 (marketsquaregroup.co.uk)

OFF TO THE FAIRIf you’re feeling in the festival spirit, why not visit one of these

three alternative fêtes taking place this autumn?

Images courtesy of RBG Kew

Herbal healingKew Gardens’ summer festival Plantasia comes to an end this month after a balmy spell educating visitors to the Botanic Gardens about the stimulating, transformative and healing powers of plants. From barefoot walking trails and a gin-and-tonic garden to herbal remedy workshops and astonishing horticultural displays, including the human-shaped raised bed Healing Giant, there are plenty of different sights to see and activities to take part in before the festival draws to a close on 7 September.

For the first time in eight years, Kew’s iconic Pagoda will be open to the public, giving visitors a breathtaking view across the gardens and London’s landmarks.

£15 adults, £14 concessions (children under-16 free), entry to the Pagoda £3.50, until 7 September, 9.30am-6.30pm, weekends 9.30am-7.30pm. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, TW9 3AB, 020 8332 5655 (kew.org)

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The Calendar

A selection of the best events happening in the area

12 September

FUNDRAISING LUNCH

In order to raise money for the domestic violence charity Women’s Aid, The Bingham is hosting its latest Love Lunch – a club for like-minded individuals to enjoy good food and good conversation while listening to a speaker with an inspirational story to tell. This month’s orator is local resident Sarah Jagger, a top make-up artist who has worked with some of the biggest names in the fashion world.

£30 per person, includes a three-course lunch and a glass of Prosecco (full non-refundable payment required on booking), 12pm, The Bingham Hotel, 61-63 Petersham Road, Richmond, TW10 6UT, 020 8940 0902 (thebingham.co.uk) (womensaid.org.uk)

fundraising lunch

one man show

mini exhibition

21 September

ONE MAN SHOW

The Man Jesus, an acclaimed solo show starring Simon Callow (of Four Weddings and a Funeral) looks back 2,000 years at the key moments in the life of Jesus Christ. This new and emotional account of several famous Biblical stories, including the resurrection of Lazarus, the wedding at Cana and the journey to Jerusalem, asks people of all faiths to examine the character of a man who inspired the world. Written by Matthew Hurt and directed by Joseph Alford, this entertaining play is thought-provoking, thrilling and full of wit – make sure you don’t miss it.

Tickets from £21.50, 7.30pm, Richmond Theatre, The Green, TW9 1QJ, 0844 871 7651 (atgtickets.com/richmond)

24-30 September

MINI EXHIBITION

The Landmark Arts Centre is well-deserving of its former nickname ‘the Cathedral of the Thames Valley’. Its vaulted ceilings and French Gothic architecture make for a dramatic backdrop to art and music events, including the centre’s latest offering Timelapse Lots Road. This mini exhibition is the second of the Timelapse Projects and presents text, painting and photography which reveal the truth about the passing of time in Lots Road, Chelsea. This is a showcase of urban decay and renewal.

Free entry, all work is for sale. 9.30am-12.30pm and during special events. The Gallery, Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Road, Teddington, TW11 9NN, 020 8977 7558 (landmarkartscentre.org)

Image courtesy of TimelessPictures.co.uk

Lots Road, credit Timelapse

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one man show

27 & 28 September

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY

Country Life Fair will bring the best of rural British pursuits to the capital this month in the form of 200 exhibitors (including luxury heritage brands, designers, property and land agents, artists and artisans, canine displays and a mini farm for children) and a variety of well-known speakers sharing their knowledge of cookery, gardening and bee keeping. The fair’s president, explorer Ben Fogle, will be joined by the likes of Tom Parker Bowles and Dick Strawbridge for this rural fête in the heart of London.

£23-£125 (two children aged 12 and under admitted free per ticket), Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm. Fulham Palace, Bishop’s Avenue, SW6 6EA, 0844 453 9268 (countrylifefair.co.uk)

Until 4 October

THRILLING THEATRE

To open his inaugural season as artistic director, Paul Miller leads a talented cast in D.H. Lawrence’s play The Widowing of Mrs Holroyd. Set in a tight-knit mining community in 1914, the prolific playwright and novelist, whose other works include Sons and Lovers and Lady Chatterley’s Lover, paints a powerful story of a working-class woman on the edge. Ellie Piercy will take on the role of protagonist Lizzie Holroyd, supported by Gyuri Sarossy, Polly Hemingway and Jordan Mifsud.

£10-£20, evening performances at 7.30pm; Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm. Orange Tree Theatre, 1 Clarence Street, Richmond, TW9 2SA, 020 8940 3633 (orangetreetheatre.co.uk)

Image courtesy of Timelapse

5 October

WIMBLEDON WALK

Take a walk on Wimbledon Common this autumn while raising money for an excellent cause. The Haven, a charity dedicated to supporting breast cancer patients is running The Walk to Support, a 5k course across one of south-west London’s most beautiful green spaces (in association with The Really Helpful Club). It will raise both money and awareness about its services that are free to all breast cancer patients. We’ll keep our fingers crossed for some good weather.

Entry donation £10 for adults, £6 for children (under 13) and free for under fives. 1.30pm for a 2pm start. Fundraising greatly appreciated. 020 7384 0049 (thehaven.org.uk)

Image courtesy of Orange Tree Theatre

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7pm, 25 October Strawberry Hill

Horace’s House of Horror

Murderat theManor

£75 per person (advance booking required)

To find out more, call 020 8744 1241 or visit

www.strawberryhillhouse.org.uk

Strawberry Hill will set the scene for this traditional Agatha Christie-style murder set in the early 1930s.

Enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival, interview the suspects in the gothic surroundings of Strawberry Hill and test your detective skills over a three-course meal in the beautiful surroundings of the Waldegrave Suite at St Mary’s University College.

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Summer is over, so it’s time to hit the books for the new term

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staff and student notice board

a new school From 2015, a new free primary school will open on the former Putney Hospital site on Putney Common. Planning permission has been granted for the institution, which will help to meet the growing demand for local school places by providing education for 420 children.

The proposed plans include a two-storey building with a multi-use games area on the roof and an external play space. The overall scheme also includes 24 flats at the northern end of the site; proceeds from the sale of which will help pay for the school.

In order to preserve the natural beauty of Putney Common, the plans allow for the original car parks and access roads from the old hospital to be reclaimed as common land.

(wandsworth.gov.uk)

Proactive principal Richmond upon Thames College (RuTC) recently announced that Robin Ghurbhurun has joined its team as the new principal. Robin, who has a degree in Applied Science (Chemistry) from Kingston University and a Master’s in Information Systems and Technology from City University, has worked at City College Norwich and Newcastle College, among others.

Robin says: ‘I’m looking forward to establishing RuTC as a college for careers with an outstanding reputation. I believe there is no greater reward than to see students develop and apply their learning. To share knowledge, to be challenged through inquiry and to inspire and be inspired by the success of others is a privilege that should be cherished.’

Egerton Road, Twickenham, TW2 7SJ, 020 8607 8000 (rutc.ac.uk)

art smart Kew Green Preparatory School has been awarded Gold Artsmark status in recognition of its commitment towards maintaining a creative atmosphere for its students through the curriculum and the school’s facilities for performing arts and theatre studies. The school was commended for its links with the community, other local schools and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

(artsaward.org.uk)

an exchange of cultures During the recent summer term, Richmond Park Academy hosted 20 students and their teachers from a school in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The Taiwanese St Paul’s Catholic School students were paired with local pupils to ensure they were looked after and shown around. The experience was beneficial as it offered an opportunity for both sets of students to learn more about each other’s cultures. The Taiwanese visitors also attended lessons at Richmond Park Academy to get a true taste of school life in London. It’s hoped that the friendships formed during the visit will be long-lasting, despite the vast distance between the two educational institutes.

Hertford Avenue, East Sheen, SW14 8EF, 020 8876 8891 (richmondparkacademy.org)

Education news from the Boroughs of Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth

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Turning the tables The pupils at Stanley Primary School in Richmond turned teachers for a day at the end of last term and undertook important tasks such as taking the register and running classes and assemblies. The idea was originally put forward by the Year Six school councillors, and on 11 July, the plan came to fruition. The youthful school councillors (who attend meetings with other year group councillors, as well as the head teacher to discuss playground equipment, school trips and special days) think the occasion was a great success, and that hopefully it will happen again soon. Move over, teachers!

(stanley.richmond.sch.uk)

Fashion forward Twenty-two-year-old Kate Facer from Teddington, an ex-pupil of Waldegrave School for Girls, has recently been part of the team of designers responsible for creating the new Girlguides uniform. Kate, who is studying fashion at the Arts University Bournemouth, was one of five students asked to design the new range which will be worn by girls aged 10-14 across the UK.

Chief guide Gill Slocombe said: ‘We’re thrilled with the designs – they’re fresh, young and versatile.’

(girlguiding.org.uk)

Award-winning essay A local student from Richmond College has won a prestigious essay-writing competition – the Lloyd Davies Philosophy Prize, held by Oxford University. Mobeen Salih, who came to the college from Teddington School to study the International Baccalaureate diploma, was surprised and pleased when his essay, entitled What, if anything, is wrong with inequality? won the first prize of £250. Mobeen said: ‘When I was told that my entry had won I really couldn’t believe it. It’s a proud achievement to win, as this year’s other entries were really strong and I put a lot of time and research into the essay.’

Mobeen hopes to study Philosophy and Spanish at Oxford University in 2015.

(oriel.ox.ac.uk/content/lloyd-davies-philosophy-prize)

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Co-ed classes Waldegrave School for Girls will accept male students for the first time when its new sixth form, with places for 240 pupils, opens this month. The school will be offering a wide range of A-levels, including core subjects such as sciences, humanities and languages plus fashion, music and photography, as well as a specialised BTEC level two Transition Year programme.

Waldegrave Sixth Form, Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, TW2 5LH, 020 8894 3244 (waldegrave.richmond.sch.uk)

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With the new SEN (Special Educational Needs) reform coming into effect this

month, Kate Jennion asks Sophie Camilleri, chairperson of the Richmond

Dyslexia Association, how south-west London handles one of the UK’s most

common learning disabilities

Why was the Richmond dyslexia Association (RdA) set up?

The RDA began raising awareness of dyslexia 30 years ago. We have a committee of eight volunteers, all of whom are either specialist teachers and/or parents of children with dyslexia, and we currently have just shy of 100 members.

How did you become involved with the organisation?

My daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia when she was seven, so I started attending talks by the RDA designed to educate parents and teachers. They were very helpful and, before long, I was involved with the committee. Since then, I have become a special educational needs coordinator, so even though my daughter has now finished school, I am still very much involved with specific learning difficulties in the local area.

What is dyslexia?

Dyslexia is only one of the many forms of learning disabilities affecting students in the UK. Sufferers experience difficulty with learning to read fluently and with accurate comprehension, despite normal or above-average intelligence. Although a confirmed diagnosis can only be made by a specialist, there are signs and symptoms that parents and teachers

should be on the lookout for. These include poor sequencing skills, low auditory discrimination and memory, less-than-average visual discrimination and short-term memory and lack of self-confidence.

How will the new SEN reforms affect youngsters coping with dyslexia?

When the Children and Families Act comes into effect on 1 September, the current guidelines will be replaced by Education, Health and Care Plans. These aim to ensure that services for each individual will work more closely together to provide coordinated support across all areas of development, putting the child or young person at the centre of their educational future.

Under this new law, local authorities will have to work with parents, carers, children and young people to develop and improve services. Each local authority has to put together a ‘local offer’, which will inform parents of all available support. The RDA is involved with Richmond SEND: Family Voice, a steering group working with the council to ensure effective communication between families and their local authority. While the funds available for those with learning disabilities will not change, the level of communication and clarity of information with regards to educational support will improve, which should enable those up to the age of 25 with learning difficulties to receive more effective and appropriate assistance.

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How has the understanding of dyslexia improved treatments?

There is a great deal of information available. Huge progress has been made in understanding what dyslexia is, how to assess it and how best to help those who have it. There’s also a better understanding of how different learning difficulties interact with each other. For example, studies have shown that dyslexics are twice as likely to suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or dyspraxia, which can drastically alter the learning methods each youngster requires.

That said, there’s still a great deal of work to be done to raise awareness, to ensure that all children can access the curriculum and to enable adults with dyslexia to have the support they need to reach their potential.

What’s the best advice you could offer schools and parents trying to help a child with dyslexia?

Schools need to ensure that their teachers are well-informed about dyslexia. It’s important that educators, especially those with younger students, are able to recognise the characteristics of dyslexia so that it can be identified as early as possible. Many methods exist to support a dyslexic child in a classroom environment, but schools should also offer pupils access to specialist one-to-one from a trained dyslexia teacher.

There are many things parents can do at home to help a child with dyslexia that make a real difference. It’s often parents who first suspect that their child is having difficulty with reading and spelling, so it’s vital that they work closely with the school to ensure an early diagnosis and put appropriate support into place. A child who battles on without this essential help can become very frustrated with school and lose their self-esteem.

What are your opinions on current treatments, learning methods and teaching aids?

There’s no doubt that the most helpful support a young learner with dyslexia can receive is from a specially qualified teacher or tutor. These experts are trained to work with each pupil individually so that the support they receive is specifically designed to meet their exact needs. Sessions should be delivered in a multi-sensory way, with plenty of repetition and reinforcement; little and often works best, particularly with younger students. Dyslexia should not impact on a child’s academic success if he or she

receives the correct support.A good dyslexia teacher

will keep up-to-date with the latest advances in research and

resources. The advancement of IT in recent years has been

particularly helpful; there are lots of software programmes that enable children to work independently on certain areas they find challenging and the use of assistive technology can be very useful too.

How does the RDA support parents with dyslexic children?

Every autumn we run a series of lectures to raise awareness of dyslexia. We also supply information through local libraries, run a helpline for advice and support and hold a list of specialist teachers and assessors available in the borough. It’s important for people to meet other parents in similar situations, so we hold regular coffee mornings for parents of children with dyslexia at Pembroke Lodge in Richmond Park. n

The next coffee morning is on 25 September, 9.30am-11.30am, Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park, TW10 5HX. The autumn lecture series begins on 23 September at 7.30pm with An introduction to Dyslexia and Dyspraxia: Supporting at home and at school by Dr Lindsay Peer. Members £8 per event or £45 for all six, non-members £10 per event or £55 for all six, Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, TW9 1TP (richmonddyslexia.org.uk)Useful links: (facebook.com/richmondsendfamilyvoice), (dyslexiaaction.org.uk), (bdadyslexia.org.uk)

learning aidThere is a number of different ways dyslexic

pupils can be helped – one of these is studying books or texts printed in a specific font like OpenDyslexic (see below) which has been specifically designed to aid comprehension

and increase readability.

(opendyslexic.org)

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Richmond upon Thames has dyslexia – that’s

around 7,500 people

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make sure your child’s rucksack features some

trendy school staples this September

Packed lunches will never be the same again with

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Want to be the next Pythagoras? Get a head

start with this protractor. £19.99, cotswoldtrading.com

Owl prints are very much on trend; keep up to date with the fashion with this pencil case. £7, beckyandlolo.co.uk

These eraser pencils are bright and bold.

£1 for two, tigerstores.co.uk

This desk globe is ideal for adventurers.

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No one likes squished snacks. Whether your child prefers carrot sticks or apple slices, keep them fresh in this box. £5.99, hunkydoryhome.co.uk

This backpack is ideal for busy bees. £20.95,

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Don’t let the rounded shape fool you – this

calculator can easily handle odd numbers and tricky sums. £3, tigerstores.co.uk

Creative students will love using these twistable

crayons. £4, tigerstores.co.uk

It’s cool to be clever. Channel your inner geek chic with this trendy jotter. £3.99,

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Bring a touch of colour to notes with these

highlighter pens, which are disguised as nail

varnish bottles. £9, thegreatgiftcompany.co.uk

Girl wears: jumper, £7; blouse, £4.50; pleated skirt, £7; patent ankle boots, £18; socks, £4. Boy wears: jumper, £7, shirt, £4; slim-fit trousers, £6, trainers, £16. (bhs.co.uk)

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stepping in,striding outJane Lunnon, the new head at Wimbledon High School, explores how a rich educational experience can change a child’s life

As summer draws to a close and pencil cases are packed for the new academic year ahead, the focus is rightly on getting back into the swing of term time after

the joys of carefree summer weeks. Indeed, recent pictures in the press from A-level and GCSE results days show the pleasure that comes as a result of studying hard and getting those all-important grades, and how that excitement can be reflected in the whole school community.

One of the best photos I saw on A-level results day was of teachers jumping in the air in the sort of staged shot usually reserved for students. Staged, yes; but the excitement teachers feel when receiving pupils’ results is very real and, whatever the ironic intention, it was refreshing to see the engagement and enthusiasm of the staff reflected in the shots.

Ask a teacher why they teach and many will answer ‘because it’s my vocation’. As an alternative answer, you may remember the government campaign ‘because I can’. There is a truth to this: not everyone can teach – many a great scholar has struggled to impart their knowledge to someone else. In my

experience, teachers generally do their job because they’re passionate about their subject – they want to inspire children, not just to pass an exam, but to engender a lifelong love of learning. This zest for information brings engagement, a sense of fun and mutual reward for both staff and pupils that resonates throughout any good school.

Equally as important as inspiring the students in their study is encouraging them to pursue extra-curricular activities. It’s not often admitted, but teaching children how to live, as well as how to pass exams, is the moral purpose of a good school and a good teacher. The best schools should be full of tutors who want to share their hobbies and interests, to strike the right balance of academic rigour, challenge and entertainment both in and out of the classroom. That’s what’s lovely about Wimbledon High School – its motto, ‘stepping in, striding out’ beautifully encapsulates this sense of broad engagement in the local community and the way this can instil the confidence and vision to enter into the world that follows education.

An active co-curricular programme is not the opposite of academic excellence. Indeed, in my

experience it is quite the opposite – there is often a strong positive correlation between the number, ambition and diversity of the clubs and activities a school runs and its academic performance. If your child is taught by passionate, committed and interesting people, they will be inspired; no matter whether they’re competing on a netball pitch, playing as a member of an orchestra, or learning in the classroom.

Opportunities for enrichment engage the heart as well as the mind, and that’s the secret to real learning. The experiences pupils have, the memories they make and the friends they share them with provide the hidden picture behind all those smiles on results day. It won’t have been an easy journey; they will have stumbled on the way, and those teachers and parents sharing results day know that. Yet it is the richness of school life that enables students to step out into the world as young adults, with the confidence, vision and imagination to not only take their places in the world, but also to help to change it. And that, surely, is worth a leap of faith. n

Mansel Road, SW19 4AB. Senior School 020 8971 0900, Junior School 020 8971 0902 (wimbledonhigh.gdst.net)

The excitement teachers feel when receiving pupils’ results is very real

Images courtesy of Wimbledon High School

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Fundraising flautists

Earlier this year, talented musicians from The Queen’s School in Kew put their abilities to the test in order to raise money for React, a Richmond-based charity that aims to improve the lives of children who have life-threatening illnesses. Busking in the school playground attracted plenty of attention, and some of the more advanced flautists also played at the Royal Botanic Gardens. The money raised amounted to more than £500, and Kew Gardens has invited the musical fundraisers back again next year.

(reactcharity.org)

A charitable festival

The third weekend in September will see the arrival of the Richmond Riverside Festival, where children will be fundraising for a number of good causes. One charity taking part in the event is SPEAR, which aims to help homeless people on the streets of London. The organisers will offer lots of activities for youngsters themed around the circus and is looking for talented kids and families to help out on the day. If you fancy yourself as a juggler or a games-stall coordinator, get in touch.

(spearlondon.org)

Baking for better lives

Last month, children started baking for Tearfund’s latest campaign No Child Taken. The Teddington-based charity encouraged children to make cakes and sell them at special bake sales then donate the proceeds to the scheme which helps to protect young people from trafficking. For the most competitive cooks, the charity held a bake-off, where young challengers could put their skills to the test against their friends. Tearfund’s campaign had backing from celebrity baker Tom Herbert, who urged kids to don their pinnies and whisk up something delicious in the name of fundraising.

(tearfund.org)

Able entrepreneurs

A team of enterprising young ladies recently put their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test in an attempt to raise money for Momentum, a charity that supports children who have cancer. The girls, who are students at Twickenham’s Newland House School, raised £832.49 for Momentum at their summer school fair, while discovering what it would be like to run their own

helping handsTom Hagues discovers some of the ways in which local children

have been getting involved in the community

Mufti day

Bishop Perrin Church of England School recently ditched its school uniform in favour of everyday clothes in an attempt to raise money for Home Link, an organisation devoted to providing care for adults in need. By donating £1 each, students were allowed to wear their favourite clothes for the day, which raised more than £500 for the Whitton-based charity. Children from the school will also visit Home Link this Christmas to read poems and sing carols, bringing people of all ages together in festive spirit.

(bishopperrin.richmond.sch.uk); (homelinkdaycare.co.uk)

business – excellent preparation for bright futures ahead. This particular day of fundraising came about through Stride Ventures, a business course for budding entrepreneurs, but Momentum hopes to continue working with other local schools in other ventures. n

(moment-um.org)

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The Journal hunts out five exciting activities to keep the kids entertained after school

Just keep swimmingOffering a full after-school timetable of classes for varying ages and skill levels, the swimming club at Pools on the Park caters for both newcomers and experienced swimmers. Named after water-friendly wildlife, the classes offer kids the opportunity to improve their skills in the water.

£90 for 12 weeks of classes during the autumn 2014 term. Pools on the Park, Old Deer Park, Richmond, TW9 2SF, 020 8940 0561 (springhealth.net/richmond)

Little linguistsChildren keen to pick up the basics of the French language can do so at Club Petit Pierrot. The carefully-planned programme includes fun games and exercises, songs and even dance routines to help inquiring minds improve their language skills.

From £112 per term for 30 mins. Class for children aged 18 months to four years, Thursdays 3.15-4pm, class for ages four to six, Thursdays 4.15-5pm. Eddie Catz, 1st Floor, 68-70 Putney High Street, SW15 1SF. 020 7385 5565 (clubpetitpierrot.co.uk)

Friendly folkFor a different kind of youth group, try the Woodcraft Folk. Run by young people and adults working together, the weekly groups involve singing, playing games, drama, discussions, projects and crafts, as well as cooking and learning about global issues.

There are several clubs in the Twickenham and Teddington area, 020 7703 4173 (woodcraft.org.uk)

Scouting aboutYoungsters aged six to 25 can benefit from joining the Scouts. The organisation offers fun and challenging activities and adventures, including overseas expeditions as well as the chance to help in the local community. Being a Scout develops skills like teamwork, time management, leadership, communication, planning and commitment.

For more information about Scout groups in the local area, call 0845 300 1818 / 020 8433 7100 or visit scouts.org.uk

AFternoonadventuresraise voicesLittle Voices, a performing arts club, offers tuition in teaching and singing with fun-filled lessons for children aged from four to 19-years-old. All teachers are highly qualified to encourage youngsters to excel in a range of musical theatre and drama examinations, including LAMDA and Trinity Guildhall.

Lessons start from £12. Classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays at St Mary’s Church, Putney High Street, SW15 1SN, or Tuesdays at Christ’s School, Queens Road, Richmond, TW10 6HW. For times, contact Ashlea Pearson on 07943 840 381 (littlevoices.org.uk)

Fun French lessons with Club Petit Pierrot

Image courtesy of Woodcraft Folk

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behind the scenes with

The Journal speaks to the south-west London lacrosse coach

and Ireland national lacrosse team member

Lacrosse is a sport most people in London aren’t familiar with, judging by the baffled looks I get when I travel on the Tube with my stick. The people sitting

around me don’t understand the history of the sport. I think they would look at me with a bit more comprehension if they knew a few facts – like, for example, the game was created by Native Americans to train for war, but obviously, it has developed quite a bit since then. In fact, lacrosse today is a hugely popular college sport in the USA. Here in the UK, the English Lacrosse Association (ELA) is taking steps to increase its popularity on this side of the Atlantic, and that’s where I come in.

I am employed by the ELA as the local development officer and head coach at Cobham Lacrosse Club, with a mandate to teach the game to students in the south-west London and Surrey areas. On an average weekday, my car is full of lacrosse

equipment so I can introduce the sport to the local community. In primary schools, I provide beginner’s lessons during PE time or, if there’s the opportunity, I coach after-school training sessions, as I do for the girls at Putney High School.

My fellow coaches and I work six or seven days a week, which can be exhausting, but it is definitely worth the reward when I see the kids’ progress. Saturdays are the most hectic day in my schedule. I spend a solid 12 hours coaching, cajoling, carrying equipment, driving and maintaining enthusiasm

and energy. Usually I am up at around 6.30am ready to head to Putney

High School to load the bus with the 30 to 60 girls who

will be playing that day. We travel anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours away for our games. All lacrosse coaches referee and coach their own teams,

which means juggling a lot of responsibilities; for

example, making sure our girls are where they’re supposed

to be while also maintaining a safe playing environment on the field. After a (hopefully) successful set of wins, it’s time for me to head over to Cobham Lacrosse Club.

At Cobham, I plan and organise practices on Saturdays, as well as attend club matches on Sundays. The Cobham Lacrosse Club programme has grown substantially in the past two years. We currently have approximately 150 players signed up, aged between seven and 15 years old, so we can have anything from between 40 to 100 girls show up for Saturday training. Thankfully, I have a great team of assistant coaches – I’d be lost without

all their help. I give the other coaches the list of skills we will cover that day, and then split the girls into age groups. Once practice has started, I tend to focus on coaching the oldest group, the under-15s, although l continually make rounds to check that all the training drills are moving smoothly. After the players leave, the assistant coaches and I clean up the pitches, collect the equipment, organise and lock up. I usually get home some time after 6pm.

I enjoy coaching, but I’m very grateful for the fact that I’m still able to play the game. I’m a member of Ireland’s national women’s lacrosse team, and we’ve just returned from competing in the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) Women’s Lacrosse World Cup in Oshawa, Canada. Training locally to get ready for the World Cup was great; though locals might not realise it, there is actually a lot of women’s lacrosse happening in this area.

I have the best of both worlds as an athlete and a coach in south-west London. I love seeing the kids learn and improve their skills and, hopefully, I’m able to inspire my students by continuing to play at an advanced level myself. n

To find a south-west London lacrosse club near you, visit southeastlacrosse.pitchero.com

Claire Halliday

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THE PLAYGROUNDThe Journal spends five minutes with local children’s author and illustrator Clara Vulliamy

Clara Vulliamy has lived in London her whole life, gradually migrating from her childhood pastures of Notting Hill down to her current home in Twickenham.

Living close to the river, Clara finds inspiration in its beautiful green spaces, and the raucous sounds of playtime at the primary school behind her house. When she’s not walking the towpath from Twickenham to Richmond, having drinks with friends at The White Swan or taking a well-earned break at The Farmery, Clara is hard at work in her study, creating her popular children’s books.

When did you first decide to become a children’s author and illustrator?

When I was little, my mum (author-illustrator Shirley Hughes) would give me her leftover paints to use up at the end of the day; she compared it to licking the icing bowl after baking a cake. That sparked my interest – after that, there was never anything else I wanted to do.

What were your favourite books when you were a child?

I loved Babar, The Adventures of Tintin, The Moomins andWinnie the Pooh.

Where does your inspiration come from?

It’s a melting pot of my own childhood, my (now grown-up) children’s childhoods and my imagination, as well as plenty of daydreaming! Writers spend more time staring out of the window than they’ll usually admit to.

What’s your creative process?

Well, when my pencil is nearly chewed down to the bottom I’m ready to start. I make a

thumbnail-sized storyboard for my book, working out how the tale will unfold and

how the pictures and words will fit together. Then I work on the text,

making sure each word is polished and

shiny. Only then do I allow myself to start on the illustrations.

Where did the idea for your new book I Heart Holidays come from?

I was sure that by sending the bunny family off to the seaside

for their holidays, the stage would be set for plenty of drama, laughs and fun. Sand in the sandwiches, dropped ice creams and rain clouds… not everything goes smoothly, but then that’s the reality of family holidays, isn’t it?

What are the most important aspects of creating children’s fiction?

For me, it’s all about the attention to detail; creating scenes that can be enjoyed over and over again, while also being generous with dialogue, jokes and colourful characters. It’s worth remembering, too, that anything is possible in children’s fiction, but the audience will only believe it if the author does.

Who are your biggest fans?

I’m really lucky because I get to meet children and their parents at author events in bookshops, at festivals and online. It’s so nice to chat to mums, dads and teachers on Twitter and on my blog, and hear from young readers. My biggest fans are small people with huge appetites for a good story. n

I Heart Holidays, £6.99 (claras.me)

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Parent traP: naPPy Valley net richmond NappyValleyNet.com has become an online sensation in the three years since founder Susan Hanage, aka. Annabel, unleashed it, with more than 130,000 visits to the site every month. An invaluable tool for parents based in south-west London who are seeking to swap tips and share advice, we’ve teamed up to post some of the most pressing topics posted on the site

Bath toy adviceI’m looking for a range of bath toys for children aged six to 18 months, but I don’t know where to start. Are electronic bath toys the way forward? Are they appropriate? Any advice would be appreciated.

Top replies:

Thu Jul 31, 2014 1:07pm

Plastic pitchers or jugs and empty plastic bottles of different sizes to pour water around (and make squirty noises) are good, as are the stacking toys with different numbers of holes in the bottom for the water to drain out. Rubber ducks and the like are also fun, but they can get mouldy pretty quickly if you’re not careful. We had a pirate boat, but it didn’t quite live up to our expectations, nor did the waterproof books. Character washcloth puppets were vaguely interesting, but it’s been the foam alphabet letters and small plastic balls (beware of the choking hazard for younger children with these) that have kept our daughter entertained for more than three years now.

Thu Jul 31, 2014 1:20pm

Wind-up swimming toys are great. Our son also loved waterproof books. Once he reached two years old, we gave him water pistols to play with in the bath, and there are even some ‘light up’ plastic toys that flash upon contact with water, which are great fun.

Thu Jul 31, 2014 1:30pm

Containers to pour water in and out are the best. We have loads of toys, but the favourites are still my empty shampoo bottles. Rubber ducks, boats and other toys are nice, but they do get stagnant water trapped inside, which can turn pretty disgusting if not regularly cleaned.

Thu Jul 31, 2014 7:15pm

The bath-time favourite of both my three year-old and one-year-old is the hair-wash jug. They also love having a shower of bubbles blown into the bath for them to pop.

Thu Jul 31, 2014 8:40pm

Our little ones like the plastic tea set for pouring cups of ‘tea’ with the teapot. You just need to make sure they don’t drink the bathwater. Also, we go through phases of using normal toys in the bath – for example, plastic animals for hiding and finding beneath bubbles, or plastic dolls for bathing. They can be useful for times when kids need persuading to get in the bath.

Study struggleMy son is only six, but it’s difficult to get him to do his homework. Essentially it’s no more than 10 minutes a day plus reading, but we battle for up to an hour just to get it started – often I hear the ‘I’m too sick to read/write’ argument. I’ve tried to explain that in the time it’s taken us to have the argument we could have been doing something exciting, like going to the park – and it’s not as though the work is hard (when he eventually begins, he doesn’t struggle) – but am I asking too much?

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Wed Aug 13, 2014 10:23pm

It might be worth getting his eyesight checked. I recognise this battle really well – we had it with our eldest daughter every night until we had her eyes tested and discovered that she had a mild astigmatism in one eye. There were no signs of a problem and she could read well (when she put her mind to it), but she was finding it hard to focus and it made her tired, grumpy and unwilling to do homework. The minute she wore her new glasses and it became easier for her to see, studying was no longer a problem and she would willingly sit and do her work.

Thu Aug 14, 2014 12:09am

It’s important to work out what type of learner he is: visual, auditory or kinaesthetic, for example. Has he had a good snack so he has the energy to focus on his homework? There are some great blogs out there written by mums who home-school and manage to make learning fun. I’ve been inspired by them and find myself seeing learning as fun rather than a chore. Theimaginationtree.com has lovely ideas for up to Year One, as well as things you can adapt to suit older kids.

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The Richmond Education and Enterprise Campus (or REEC) is an enormous development currently taking shape in the

borough. The multi-purpose, multi-site project will house various organisations in the former grounds of Richmond College, including a purpose-built space for Richmond’s Clarendon School and a new headquarters for the Teddington-based Haymarket Media Group. A new secondary free school has recently been given the green light by the Government and work on the school’s new building is expected to begin shortly.

Students in Richmond upon Thames consistently achieve exceptional results, with 85 per cent of GCSE pupils achieving five or more A* to C grades. This success

is drawing more and more families to the borough as parents seek out the best education for their children, which is why Richmond Council is having to provide more secondary places than ever before. The new establishment will go some way

towards relieving the pressure on the local education system.

The new free school is forecast to open in September 2017 and will accept 150 pupils per year group, split into five form groups of 30 children. It will have a strict admissions process, with priority

being given to local residents, followed by siblings of already-enrolled pupils and then students with exceptional family, social or medical needs. The distance of the child’s home from the project will be the final deciding factor where school places are concerned, as it is hoped that this policy will allow the school to primarily serve the Twickenham area.

The local community is at the very heart of the project, with various local benefits coming from the newly-established school, as well as other developments. Not only will the educational spaces and facilities be available to hire, there will also be full and part-time educational courses taking place during evenings and at weekends. This integration of the community into the

Tom Hagues investigates what the Richmond Education and

Enterprise Campus will bring to the community

Planning & DeveloPmenT

The local community is at the very heart

of the project

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Planning applicationsDate ReCeIVeD: 23 JulyaDDRess: Galveston RoadPRoPosal: erection of replacement four-storey house including accommodation at basement and roof levels.

Date ReCeIVeD: 25 JulyaDDRess: Ferry RoadPRoPosal: Removal of existing garage door and installation of new bay window in its place.

Date ReCeIVeD: 31 JulyaDDRess: Upper Richmond RoadPRoPosal: Change of use from a1(retail shop) to D2 (health club and gymnasium).

Date ReCeIVeD: 4 augustaDDRess: ParksidePRoPosal: alterations to roof to create additional habitable space for upper-floor flat.

Date ReCeIVeD: 8 augustaDDRess: Hamilton RoadPRoPosal: erection of single-storey wrap-around extension and proposed installation of French doors and Juliet balcony to first-floor rear elevation.

Date ReCeIVeD: 11 augustaDDRess: Havelock RoadPRoPosal: erection of single-storey extension at the rear.

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Burston Road

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Footway reconstruction

Disconnection of a pay and display machine

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Installation of bus stop

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10-15 september

6 september – 5 october

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Wandsworth Council 020 8871 6000

UkPn east & lon ltd 0800 028 4587

transport For london 0845 305 1234

Richmond Upon thames 020 8891 1411

transport for london

network Rail Infrastructure ltd 0845 711 4141

Planned roadworks and closures in and around September

use of the site will ensure that the ReeC project will benefit everybody.

In the coming months, an outline planning application for the entire development will be submitted for approval by the local planning authority, with a final decision expected around this time next year. Provided there are no major issues with the planning application, construction will begin on the ReeC project in autumn 2015.

Haymarket Media Group, which will also be housed within the new development, is committed to aiding and furthering the education of the school’s pupils. not only will the business offer work-experience placements to students, it will also open a tech hub that will provide extensive facilities and expertise, so that children and teenagers

will be able to gain first-hand knowledge alongside industry professionals and their equipment. the benefits of moving the teddington-based company into the development are twofold; firstly, teaching local youngsters a set of skills that will make them employable in other industries as well as the media, and secondly, to offer Haymarket an insight into the world of today’s youth, who are well-versed in the ‘digital arena’.

as a centre for the community as well as a state-of-the-art school for the borough’s students, ReeC is a project that offers something for everyone. there’s a long way to go yet before the centre will be open, but the end results are sure to benefit Richmond and the wider community. n

(reec.org.uk)

The new centre is sure to bring many benefits to Richmond and the wider community

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SINCE 1986Mary Treacy

5 Manfred road, Putney, SW15 2rS | 020 3740 7620 | WWW.MarytreacydeSignS.co.uk | [email protected]

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Your local agentsA selection of the areas top estate agents

Charles BanksBarnes1 Church Road SW13 9HE020 8878 8400 charlesbanks.co.uk

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

HamptonsBarnes 67 Barnes High Street, SW13 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 Quadrant, TW9 1BP020 8454 7251 (sales)020 8454 7261 (lettings)

Teddington 164 High Street, TW11 8HU020 8970 7902 (sales)020 8970 7906 (lettings)

WimbledonHigh Street, SW19 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 0026 knightfrank.co.uk

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

Robert Holmes & CoWimbledonWillow House35 High Street, SW19 5BY020 8947 9833 (sales and new homes)

11-13 Church Road, SW19 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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The Journal pits Donovan Kelly of Winkworth

Barnes, Russell White of Winkworth Putney

and Edward Foley of Winkworth Wimbledon

against each other to debate the merits of

SW13, SW15 and SW19

Out to lunch Donovan’s pitch for sw13

In Barnes, we average around £1,000 per sq ft but we often reach well in excess of this level. However, using pounds per sq ft is increasingly becoming a less accurate way to measure

the value of a property. It was originally introduced with regards to flats, but there are so many factors to consider when valuing a property, particularly in those areas, such as garden space, location, proximity to local schools or transport links, or even the relative values of other properties in the vicinity, that don’t always make it into that evaluation.

Barnes has more of a village feel than Putney or Wimbledon. We don’t have nearly as many properties due to the river almost surrounding the area; we have limited space to expand the village outwards, which is what has happened in other areas. On top of that, the Wetlands Centre takes up a lot of the land within the exclusive SW13 postcode. This means demand and prices for properties here is always going to be high.

Barnes certainly has more of a family feel than either of the other two areas, and this is reflected in the kinds of property on the market. Apart from a few riverside developments, SW13 properties are all houses, accommodating the families who move here to be close to the excellent schools.

The advantage of Barnes is that we have just the right level of transport links. It keeps things quiet and helps to preserve our village-like feel. Residents are very protected; the hustle and bustle of central London is accessible, but not overwhelming. The links to Waterloo are good, but that hasn’t changed the dynamics here. For us, the Thames is a great barrier to keep out the chaos of central London, so you could say that it’s the village uniqueness, great schools and good transport links that boost Barnes’ property prices.

Donovan, Russell and Edward clearly get on very well, even finishing off each other’s sentences on occasion. It quickly becomes apparent over lunch, however, that each one has a strong attachment

to their respective areas. As we move through the courses, the Journal not only uncovers the individual identities of the neighbouring postcodes but also learns that, despite having different offices, the trio often work together to provide the best services for their clients due to the amount of crossover from a buyer or renter’s perspective.

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Edward’s pitch for sw19

In Wimbledon Village we can expect around £1,000 per sq ft for our properties, but usually we see more around the £800-£850 mark. However, we have such a mix of properties

available that there’s often a huge difference in the prices, even within a relatively small area.

It’s true that there have been a lot of new developments in Wimbledon which has seen 60s and 70s houses demolished and replaced with modern detached properties, which perhaps hasn’t happened as much in the other two areas. The biggest problem we now face versus Barnes in particular is the shortage of gardens – in a lot of cases, green space has been sold off to build on due to high demand for space. It’s a shame, but that’s the natural progression for this part of London.

Recently, we’ve also taken on some less expensive listings – it’s important to have a clear view of the entire market, not just one segment. I’d say Wimbledon’s balance between flats and houses, whether in the sales or lettings markets, represents the different kinds of resident; there are plenty of families living in the village and around the Common, but there’s also a lively atmosphere for the young professionals who move here.

I think we’re lucky that in all of three areas, there’s very little distinction between state and private schools. If you can get into any of them, you’ll find the demographic is much the same: very exclusive. So naturally, the catchment areas for schools like Wimbledon High School will drive up property prices in individual roads.

All three areas have great transport connections into central London via the South-West mainline trains, but I think Wimbledon has the edge when it comes to the London Underground network. We have the new District Line tube trains that are air-conditioned for a more pleasant commute, which is a huge bonus for local residents. n

russEll’s pitch for sw15

Putney and Barnes are probably the most similar of the three areas in terms of property style, boasting plenty of big Victorian houses, but there’s a difference in price. In Putney, we average

around £850 per sq ft, whereas in Barnes it is more than £1,000.

I think Putney’s place in the middle of the three with regards to price is accurate. We have a similar desirable riverside location to Barnes, with the benefits of the numerous rowing, sailing and kayaking clubs, but we’re also that much more accessible to central London and we have a lot of City workers and young professionals living here.

They say that you can see a £100,000 difference between one property inside a catchment area and one outside it, and while I’m not convinced that statistic is entirely accurate, I do believe that local school-catchment areas have a lot to do with the value of certain properties and can be a real boost to the sales market.

Putney also has the best transport links, in my opinion. The Thames Clipper is amazing, offering a direct service from SW15 into the City (with the benefits of no traffic jams or crowded tubes) and is definitely a factor to consider with regards to property prices in the area. The tracks at Putney rail station are currently being widened to accommodate more commuter trains and generally improve transport connections into central London, so that can only have a positive effect on SW15’s property prices.

Has this debate helped make up your mind? If not, visit one of our eloquent disputants at their offices:

• Winkworth Barnes, 2 Barnes High Street, SW13 9LB, 020 8255 0088• Winkworth Putney, 196 Upper Richmond Road, SW15 2SH, 020 8788 9295 • Winkworth Wimbledon, 37 Church Road, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5DQ, 020 8946 2930(winkworth.co.uk)

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Converted Church to LetChristchurch, Kew Road Guide price £2,625 per month

This apartment provides a fantastic opportunity to live in a converted church close to Richmond tube and mainline station. The split-level flat, situated on the first and second floors, has been beautifully restored, combining original features with modern day décor. The living space offers two double bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor and a large double vaulted reception room with access to the eat-in kitchen with modern appliances on the second. The property is gated and includes access to a parking space.

For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact Savills Richmond on 020 8614 9114.

Savills Barnes invites you to an epicurean

event with charity at its heart

PROPERTY WATCH

A gourmet day out

Savills Barnes is delighted to be sponsoring The Barnes Food Fair, taking place on Saturday 20 September, for the fourth

consecutive year. The one-day charity event raises funds for the winter homeless shelter at the Barnes Methodist Church.

The Food Fair makes the most of Barnes’ idyllic surroundings, with more than 80 artisan food producers showcasing their offerings in a grand marquee on the green. There’s always an outdoor picnic area with a great range of street food to choose from, and live music throughout the day. Savills will also be handing out 4,000 of its very popular goodie bags, which were snapped up within just a few hours last year.

This year’s Cookery Theatre will feature chefs from the best restaurants in London, including two-Michelin-starred Phil Howard

of The Square who will be sharing his tricks of the trade, spicing secrets from Atul Kochhar of Benares and seasonal tips from Jeremy Lee, head chef at Quo Vadis.

Sandra Carline, Head of Barnes Savills, comments: ‘Savills is thrilled to sponsor The Barnes Food Fair again. It’s always a pleasure to be involved in local events, especially those supporting such a good cause. Set in one of London’s loveliest locations, the Food Fair makes the most of Barnes’ village atmosphere. Last year’s fair was the best so far, and we hope to see our continued support help it reach even greater heights this year.’ n

For more information on The Barnes Food Fair, visit barnesfoodfair.com

Savills Barnes, 52 Barnes High Street, SW13 9LN, 020 8939 6900 (savills.co.uk)

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for saleLonsdale Road Guide price: £4,500,000

This spacious six-bedroom family home has been completely refurbished to the highest standard and benefits from flexible living space. An impressive grand entrance hall leads you through to an elegant formal reception room. Positioned towards the rear of the home is the kitchen, complete with Gaggenau appliances, which opens out into the lounge and dining area. With floor-to-ceiling glass, this is an ideal entertaining area as it leads directly out to a landscaped garden. The first floor has an impressive master suite with double-height ceilings, a dressing room and en-suite bathroom, as well as a further three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the second floor there is a double bedroom with a private balcony overlooking the Thames, a study area and en-suite shower room. The lower-ground floor has a spectacular media and games room and a guest suite with a walk-in dressing room and en-suite shower room. The property boasts Lutron lighting, a Sonos sound system and state-of-the-art security. There is also private off-street parking for two cars.

Sam Bide, Marsh & Parsons Barnes sales manager,

tells the Journal about his office’s involvement in

next month’s Barnes Fashion Show

Fashion forward

It’s coming up to that time of year again when Marsh & Parsons Barnes is incredibly proud to once again be the main sponsors of the hotly

anticipated Barnes Fashion Show. This will be the fourth consecutive year that Marsh & Parsons has been at the forefront of the event that will take place in the heart of the village. On Thursday 16 October, St Mary’s Church will once again play host to this sell-out, stylish occasion that will showcase the latest collections from a handful of Barnes’ best fashion boutiques. The money raised from ticket sales will support several local charities, including the Friends of St Mary’s Barnes, Castelnau Community Centre and the Old Sorting Office.

On the night of the event, the doors will open at 7pm and the show will begin at 8pm. Tickets, which cost £20, are available to buy from the Marsh & Parsons office on Church Road. Last year they sold out extremely quickly, so I’d advise fashion

followers to come and buy them sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment.

Zac Goldsmith, MP for the Borough of Richmond, will be back as the compère for the evening, introducing a whole host of local talent. For the true fashionistas there will also be an after party (which last year was great fun) at Kitson Hall, where there will be plenty of Prosecco on hand while guests browse the pop-up boutiques selling some of the clothes featured in the show.

This event has well and truly cemented its place in the Barnes social calendar. It is a fabulous evening that brings the entire community together and supports the fantastic work of local businesses and charities. I am sure that this year will be an even bigger success than the last one, and I look forward to seeing you all there. n

£20, tickets available from Marsh & Parsons, 73/75 Church Road, SW13 9HH, 020 8563 8333 (marshandparsons.co.uk)

NeW oPeNINGsMarsh & Parsons is opening two new offices at East Sheen and Richmond on 8 and 15 September respectively. The East Sheen sales manager has been announced as David Hill, while Rex Chambers will take up the position at Richmond. East Sheen: 202 Upper Richmond Road West, SW14 8AN, 020 8878 2828 Richmond: 1 The Quadrant, TW9 1BP, 020 7368 4458

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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 RoadWimbledon, SW20 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) Richmond, TW9 1AD020 8940 5009richmondpractice.co.uk

Seymour House Surgery154 Sheen RoadRichmond, TW9 1UU020 8940 2802 richmondsurgery.co.uk

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

oPtiCian

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

LifesaversCourierRiverside Cars368 Upper Richmond Road WestSW14 7JU020 8878 7777 riverside-cars.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

American Dry Cleaners5 Royal ParadeRichmond, Surrey, TW9 3QD020 8332 1364americandrycleaningcompany.com

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

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Architects

Andrew Catto Architects154 Putney High StreetSW15 1RS020 8785 0077 andrewcatto.co.uk

Bob Trimble Architects36 York StreetTwickenhamTW1 3LJ020 8538 9303 trimblearchitect.co.uk

GPS Architects14 The GreenRichmondTW9 1PX020 8940 8244gpsarchitects.co.uk

Holden Harper26 High StreetWimbledonSW19 5BY020 8879 0310holdenharper.co.uk

Antiques

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

MuseuMs/GAlleries

Henry Boxer Gallery (visits by appointment only) 98 Stuart CourtRichmond Hill, TW10 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 Twickenham, TW1 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

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

home & CultureWimbledon 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

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Wildlife snapshotsAlex Saberi is a National Geographic magazine photographer who began his career taking photos of Richmond Park. He has now transformed his hobby into a profession, selling his stunning images online. Alex came second in Landscape Photographer of the Year, with his photo One Man and his Dog and has appeared several times in the British Wildlife Photographer of the Year book. Photos from the collection of his year in Richmond Park have also been published in a previous edition of National Geographic magazine.

Standard prints from £7, poster prints from £19, canvases from £73 (alexsaberi.com)

Sweet treatsLocal resident Gavan Knox (aka Mr Mom) bakes and delivers delicious cupcakes in original and unusual flavours. From Mint-choc Délice to Key Lime Pie or even Tea & Biscuit, there’s something to suit all tastes. The new floral-inspired ‘cupcake bouquet’ gift baskets –

flavoured with rose, lavender, violet and apple blossom are perfect for thank-yous, baby showers

or birthdays and are going down a storm.

Mr Mom’s delivers across London, with a particular focus on the

south-west. For information on flavours,

prices and availability, visit mrmoms.co.uk

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

Crowning gloryOver the past year, UK-based luxury garden room specialist Crown Pavilions has been the recipient of several awards at prestigious events, including the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and the Harrogate Spring Flower Show. Little wonder, then, that the pavilions, wooden gazebos and bespoke outdoor buildings have been called ‘beautifully constructed’, ‘top notch’ and the ‘defining architectural focus of the garden’ by satisfied clients.

Every Crown Pavilion garden room is hand-made to order by the company’s own craftsmen, using the finest materials and time-honoured techniques, and is meticulously hand-checked before leaving the workshop.

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

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The Keir, Westside Common, Wimbledon SW19Apartment with views This floor flat was converted from a beautiful detached house built in 1789. Needing total refurbishment with potential to create a fabulous apartment overlooking Wimbledon common. EPC rating D. Approximately 133.3 sq m (1,435 sq ft) Freehold Asking price: £1,335,000 KnightFrank.co.uk/wimbledon [email protected] 020 8946 0026

(WMB140073)

Ballard Close , Kingston Upon Thames KT2Attractive 5 bedroom house A stunning new home built to exacting standards on an impressive plot. Set over four floors there is a wonderful balance between bedroom and living accommodation. EPC rating B. Approximately 479.8 sq m (5,165 sq ft)

Freehold

Asking price: £3,350,000

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

(WMB140115)

Netherton Road, St Margarets TW1 A detached family home located in a quiet cul‐de‐sac This exceptional house offers accommodation including 4 bedrooms, study/bedroom, 2 bath/shower rooms, reception room, kitchen/family room, cloakroom, cellar, stylish gardens to front and rear. EPC rating F. Approx. 240 sq m ﴾2,582 sq ft﴿

Freehold

Guide price: £2,250,000

﴾RCH140152﴿

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

KnightFrank.co.uk

RWPB Resident's Journal Sep 14 - 17 Netherton Road 5 22/08/2014 14:55:37

Lebanon Park, Twickenham TW1 A large period semi‐detached family home This well‐proportioned house is positioned on a very sought after road close to the river. 6 bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms, 2 cloakrooms, entrance hall, reception room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, conservatory, garden, off street parking. EPC rating E. Approx. 266 sq m ﴾2,858 sq ft﴿

Freehold


﴾RCH140162﴿


KnightFrank.co.uk

RWPB Resident's Journal Sep 14 - 26 Lebanon Park 4 22/08/2014 14:58:44

Netherton Road, St Margarets TW1 A detached family home located in a quiet cul‐de‐sac This exceptional house offers accommodation including 4 bedrooms, study/bedroom, 2 bath/shower rooms, reception room, kitchen/family room, cloakroom, cellar, stylish gardens to front and rear. EPC rating F. Approx. 240 sq m ﴾2,582 sq ft﴿

Freehold


﴾RCH140152﴿


KnightFrank.co.uk

RWPB Resident's Journal Sep 14 - 17 Netherton Road 5 22/08/2014 14:55:37

Lebanon Park, Twickenham TW1 A large period semi‐detached family home This well‐proportioned house is positioned on a very sought after road close to the river. 6 bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms, 2 cloakrooms, entrance hall, reception room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, conservatory, garden, off street parking. EPC rating E. Approx. 266 sq m ﴾2,858 sq ft﴿

Freehold


﴾RCH140162﴿


KnightFrank.co.uk

RWPB Resident's Journal Sep 14 - 26 Lebanon Park 4 22/08/2014 14:58:44

The evening offers you the opportunity to meet and chat with our West Country

representatives in London, to help you make an informed decision for your next move.

Tuesday 23 September 2014 6.30-8.30pm

Savills, Margaret Street, London, W1G 0JD

If you would like to attend, please contact

your local Savills office or speak to Andrea Day

on 01635 277707 | [email protected]

savills.co.uk

Savills South West England Property Exhibition

Showcasing our properties from across South West England to our London and International clients

at our Global HQ in London.

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savills.co.uk

Savills WimbledonSarah [email protected]

020 8971 8105

3/4 reception rooms ø 6 double bedrooms ø double garage and further parkingø pretty landscaped garden ø gated close on private road ø 4 houses in the developmentø Richmond Park 500m

OUTSTANDING DETACHED LUXURY NEW BUILD HOUSEwarren road, kt2

Prices from £2.95 million Freehold

The evening offers you the opportunity to meet and chat with our West Country

representatives in London, to help you make an informed decision for your next move.

Tuesday 23 September 2014 6.30-8.30pm

Savills, Margaret Street, London, W1G 0JD

If you would like to attend, please contact

your local Savills office or speak to Andrea Day

on 01635 277707 | [email protected]

savills.co.uk

Savills South West England Property Exhibition

Showcasing our properties from across South West England to our London and International clients

at our Global HQ in London.

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savills.co.uk

Savills WimbledonSarah [email protected]

020 8971 8105

3/4 reception rooms ø 6 double bedrooms ø double garage and further parkingø pretty landscaped garden ø gated close on private road ø 4 houses in the developmentø Richmond Park 500m

OUTSTANDING DETACHED LUXURY NEW BUILD HOUSEwarren road, kt2

Prices from £2.95 million Freehold

LETTINGS LAYOUT ONLY

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*£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.

Unfurnished £3,350 pcm+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

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


2 double bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø cloakroomø reception room ø kitchen ø garden ø off-street parkingø Council Tax=F ø EPC=C

STABLES YARD, sw18

Savills Putney [email protected] 020 8780 6117


4 double bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø double reception roomø kitchen/dining room ø cloakroom ø gardenø downstairs WC ø Council Tax=F ø EPC=C

BRANDLEHOW ROAD, sw15


Part Furnished £9,000 pcm+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

4/6 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms ø 3 reception roomsø garden studio ø landscaped garden ø off-street parkingø Council Tax=H ø EPC=C

LONSDALE ROAD, sw13



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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 ft (2,920 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=E

ELLERKER GARDENS, tw10

Savills Richmond [email protected] 020 8614 9106


3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø balconyø river views ø underground parking spaceø 150 sq m (1,630 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=C

PETERSHAM ROAD, tw10



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


4 double bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø 2/3 reception roomsø double garage ø parking ø west-facing gardenø 210 sq m (2,260 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=D

LORDELL PLACE, sw19



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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



2 double bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø cloakroomø reception room ø kitchen ø garden ø off-street parkingø Council Tax=F ø EPC=C

STABLES YARD, sw18



4 double bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø double reception roomø kitchen/dining room ø cloakroom ø gardenø downstairs WC ø Council Tax=F ø EPC=C

BRANDLEHOW ROAD, sw15


Part Furnished £9,000 pcm+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

4/6 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms ø 3 reception roomsø garden studio ø landscaped garden ø off-street parkingø Council Tax=H ø EPC=C

LONSDALE ROAD, sw13



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

ELLERKER GARDENS, tw10



3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø balconyø river views ø underground parking spaceø 150 sq m (1,630 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=C

PETERSHAM ROAD, tw10



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



4 double bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø 2/3 reception roomsø double garage ø parking ø west-facing gardenø 210 sq m (2,260 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=D

LORDELL PLACE, sw19


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

Beyond your expectationswww.hamptons.co.uk

A beautiful five bedroom home on one of the prime residential roads on Richmond Hill with planning permission for an exciting three storey extension. The substantial front garden offers ample parking for at least three cars with a large landscaped rear garden extending to 196 ft. EPC: E

• Semi-detached period house• Five bedrooms• Three reception rooms• Two bathrooms• 196 ft. landscaped rear garden• Off-street parking for several cars

£2,925,000 FreeholdRichmond Hill

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

A charming “Arts & Crafts” detached house, with tudor influences, designed by the renowned Architect and Structural Engineer Blunden Shadbolt. Situated in a secluded south facing plot the character property includes four bedrooms, good reception space, driveway with a detached garage and pretty garden. EPC: E

• Detached house• Arts & crafts style• Detached garage• Parking• Pretty garden

£1,725,000 FreeholdWimbledon

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


A newly built and immaculately presented six bedroom semi-detached house finished to a superb standard throughout. The house is located on one of the premier roads in Putney and has off-street parking and a 127’ rear garden with a patio area for entertaining. Photos are from the show home. EPC: B

• Semi-detached• Six bedrooms• Four bathrooms• Four reception rooms• Garden• Off-street parking

£3,250,000 FreeholdPutney

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

A stunning five bedroom end of terrace Victorian house on one of Barnes’ most desirable roads. This superb home has been refurbished and finished to exacting standards throughout, whilst retaining many of the original period features and has a beautiful 75’ garden to the rear. EPC: D

• Semi detached Victorian home• Sought after road• Two reception rooms• Fantastic master suite• Four further bedrooms• 75ft landscaped rear garden

Guide Price £2,900,000 FreeholdBarnes

Hamptons East Sheen Office Sales. 020 8454 7625 | Lettings. 020 8936 3028


This fabulous period property is situated in a very desirable road and has been cleverly extended to provide practical and luxurious living for a large family with the added benefit of a detached office in the garden for those that need private space for work or play. Presented in superb condition throughout, the accommodation comprises; two receptions rooms, a wonderful kitchen/dining room leading to garden, utility room, downstairs cloakroom, six bedrooms and three bathrooms. EPC: D

• Two reception rooms• Superb kitchen• Six bedrooms• Three bathrooms• Detached offices• West facing 78ft garden

£2,150,000 FreeholdEast Sheen

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

Dating back to the 1880s, a simply stunning and elegant villa with Italianate classical details and gothic revival proportions which has recently undergone a painstaking restoration and is positioned on a spacious corner plot. The original five bedroom home has been updated and restored, and is further complemented by contemporary extensions, harmoniously blending Victorian character with state of the art creature comforts to deliver the best in 21st century living. EPC: D

• Freehold• Five bedrooms• Four reception rooms• Three bathrooms• Private parking• 4,000 Approx Sq Ft

£2,995,000Teddington

BARNES

020 8255 0088PUTNEY

020 87889295WIMBLEDON

020 8946 2930winkworth.co.uk

LONDON AND BEYOND, WE’VE GOT PROPERTY COVEREDWith over 60 offices in the capital alone, we’re London’s largest estate agent.

winkworth.co.uk

BARNES

020 8255 0088PUTNEY

020 87889295WIMBLEDON

020 8946 2930winkworth.co.uk

LONDON AND BEYOND, WE’VE GOT PROPERTY COVEREDWith over 60 offices in the capital alone, we’re London’s largest estate agent.

winkworth.co.uk

A very impressive penthouse on the fifth floor of this prestigious development. The property boasts a large kitchen/dining room leading onto a large reception area. This benefits direct access to a private roof terrace. Of particular note is the master bedroom with a luxury en-suite bath/shower room. There are two further double bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom. The property has its own private lift and parking for two cars. Percy Laurie House is within a few minutes’ walk of both Putney mainline and East Putney underground stations.

Percy Laurie House, sW15 £1,750,000 LeaseHoLd

Entrance Hall | Kitchen/Dining Room | Large Reception Area | Cloakroom | Master Bedroom with Luxury En-Suite Bath/Shower Room | Two Further Bedrooms | Family Bathroom |

Further En-suite Bathroom | West Facing Terrace | Climate Control | Integrated Music and Entertainment System | Private Lift Access | Secure Parking for Two Cars | Porterage

See things differently.winkworth.co.uk/south-kensington020 7373 5052 [email protected]

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020 8788 9295 [email protected]

winkworth.co.uk/putney



A double-fronted detached period property in this renowned West Putney conservation area. The substantial ground floor provides spacious living areas with an original grand staircase ascending from the elegant reception hall. A high quality kitchen, dining area, sitting room with formal dining room to rear. Upper floors - master bedroom suite comprises bedroom, dressing room and well appointed bathroom, four further bedrooms, two additional bathrooms. To rear of the 80ft south-facing garden is a delightful split-level studio. Separate side access from Genoa Avenue providing off street parking. The area benefits from many highly desirable schools, shopping facilities and excellent public transport.

Orangery/Family Room | Utility Room | Master Bedroom Suite | Separate Wine Cellar | Studio Room | 76ft Mature South-Facing Rear Garden | Off Street Parking

HazLeWeLL road, sW15 £3,100,000 FreeHoLd




winkworth.co.uk/putney

A spacious detached family house situated in a popular residential road, close to Richmond Park and The Bank of England Leisure Club. The rear garden is approximately 100 foot and the front garden provides access to the garage and parking for several cars.

roeHaMPToN GaTe, sW15 £2,850,000 FreeHoLd

Reception Room | Dining Room | Family Room | Study | Four Bedrooms | Three Bathrooms | Kitchen | Breakfast Area | Utility Room | Large Garden | Garage | Off Street Parking




winkworth.co.uk/barnes



A Grade II listed Regency style house boasting wonderful views over the famous Wildlife Wetlands Nature Reserve. This impressive family home, which dates back to approximately 1840, offers original period charm throughout and is set back from the road with off street parking. The property further benefits from a beautifully landscaped and private garden that is approximately 105 feet in length, which backs onto the urban oasis for wildlife.

Regency Style Period House | Six Bedrooms | Three Receptions | Three Bathrooms | Large Garden | Off Street Parking | Freehold | EPC Rating E

casTeLNau, sW13 £4,100,000 FreeHoLd




winkworth.co.uk/barnes

The Barnes Property Specialists020 8878 8400

Sandycombe Road Offers in Excess of £950,000

A bright and wonderfully presented 3 bedroom, 2 reception room, 2 bathroom extended Victorian terraced house located in this ever popular residential road in Kew Village. The property benefits from stunning open plan top of the range Miele kitchen/dining area with a modern rear extension leading to the 81’ rear garden.

Merthyr Terrace Offers in the Region of £1,600,000

A stunning four bedroom, approximately 2,000 sqft, 2 reception room and 3 bathroom Victorian terraced house with a study and utility room, conveniently located in on this ever popular quiet residential road close to Hammersmith with a larger than average 41’ landscaped rear garden.

The Barnes Property Specialists020 8878 8400

Galata Road £1,850,000

An attractive and very well presented 4 bedroom, 2 reception room and 3 bathroom detached house with off street parking and sunny landscaped rear garden, situated in this quiet sought after leafy location within a few minutes’ walk of Barnes Village centre.

Madrid Road £2,750,000

A stunning newly refurbished semi-detached 6 bedroom,4 bathroom and 2 reception room Edwardian family home in the heart of Barnes Village benefiting from a wonderfully landscaped 60’ South facing rear garden with studio/Summer house containing fitted kitchen and separate shower room.

1 Church Road, Barnes, SW13 9HEwww.charlesbanks.co.uk

020 8878 8400

Wimbledon Village 020 8947 9833 Wimbledon Village 020 8947 9833

www.robertholmes.co.uk



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

Prices from £1,150,000

Tranquil, desirable and exclusive, Dukes Gardens is a premier collection of 2 and 3 bedroom apartments set within the Wimbledon Hill Park development beside 19 acres of beautiful parkland

Reservations now being taken

Wimbledon Hill Park

Price on Application

An outstanding Grade II Listed Victorian mansion in a secure and discreet setting close to Wimbledon Common and the Village in stunning landscaped grounds of almost 2 acres JSA Strutt & Parker

Grand reception hall • drawing room • dining room • 2 studies • kitchen/breakfast room • conservatory • 5/6 bedrooms • 2nd floor studio/gym/office • staff flat • floodlit tennis court • swimming pool • garaging • extensive gated drive

Wimbledon





A large family house on a generous plot in a highly regarded private road with huge potential

3 receptions • 7 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • double garage • lovely garden • detached garage/store • ER/E

Wimbledon £3,850,000

A handsome period home of over 7,000 sq ft quietly situated King’s College School

3 receptions • super kitchen/family room • 8/9 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • lovely garden • drive • ER/E

Wimbledon Common £4,950,000

On the market for the first time since being built in 1962 in a highly regarded Village road

Wimbledon Village Guide Price £2,250,000



Reception room • studio room • 4 bedrooms • bathroom • huge garden • garage • parking • ER/D

In a cul-de-sac location backing onto playing fields and close to Wimbledon Common

3 reception rooms • 7 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms • southerly garden • off-street parking • ER/E

Wimbledon £2,250,000

In an exclusive gated development adjacent to the Common and the Royal Wimbledon Golf Course

2 reception rooms • tv room • 7 double bedrooms • 6 bathrooms • garage • south facing garden • ER/C


Available for the first time in over 40 years on a large corner plot with a tennis court

3 reception rooms • 5 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • gardens • large garage • driveway parking • ER/F


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

Merthyr TerraceBarnes SW13A very attractive 4 bedroom house for sale on this quiet residential road in Barnes. Set over 4 floors with 4 bedrooms, an en-suite shower room to the master bedroom, family bathroom, a bright double reception room, roof terrace & large lower ground floor area with access to the garden & secondary street entrance.

EPC rating D

chestertons.com

Barnes


£1,425,000 freehold

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Chestertons is the London and international residential property specialist. We know our business and our markets like no one elseand every year help thousands of people buy, sell, let, rent and manage their homes and investments.

Our new Battersea Park o�ce will be our 11th in South West London.If you are thinking about selling or letting your property, contact us now to arrange a valuation.

Chestertons Battersea Park59 Battersea Bridge Road, London, SW11 3AU020 8104 [email protected]

Barnes

North Barnes

Battersea

Battersea Park

PutneyEast Sheen

Kew Fulham RoadFulham Munster Road

Fulham New Kings Road

CHESTERTONS BATTERSEA PARK OPENING SOON

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Merthyr TerraceBarnes SW13A very attractive 4 bedroom house for sale on this quiet residential road in Barnes. Set over 4 floors with 4 bedrooms, an en-suite shower room to the master bedroom, family bathroom, a bright double reception room, roof terrace & large lower ground floor area with access to the garden & secondary street entrance.

EPC rating D

chestertons.com

Barnes

020 8748 [email protected]

£1,425,000freehold


Chestertons is the London and international residential property specialist. We know our business and our markets like no one elseand every year help thousands of people buy, sell, let, rent and manage their homes and investments.

Our new Battersea Park o�ce will be our 11th in South West London.If you are thinking about selling or letting your property, contact us now to arrange a valuation.

Chestertons Battersea Park59 Battersea Bridge Road, London, SW11 3AU020 8104 [email protected]

Barnes

North Barnes

Battersea

Battersea Park

PutneyEast Sheen

Kew Fulham RoadFulham Munster Road

Fulham New Kings Road

CHESTERTONS BATTERSEA PARK OPENING SOON

Chelsea


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Askew Road

Balham

Barnes

Battersea

Bishops Park

Brook Green

Camden

Chelsea

Clapham

Earls Court

East Sheen

Fulham

Hammersmith

Holland Park

Kensington

Little Venice

Marylebone

North Kensington

Notting Hill

Pimlico & Westminster

South Kensington

Station Road SW13 £6,250,000

BARNES: 020 8563 8333 [email protected]

Approached through a courtyard garden that provides parking for three to four cars, this exceptional six-bedroom house is arranged over only two fl oors. The fabulous lateral reception space includes a panelled reception hall, a 51ft reception room leading out to the main garden and two further courtyard gardens. This property also features a Mark Wilkinson designed kitchen/breakfast room, a large laundry room, a media room and a family room. Freehold. EPC=E. Joint Sole Agent.

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Ranelagh Avenue SW13 £2,750,000


This stunning fi ve-bedroom family home offers light and fl exible, open plan living space. The accommodation includes a grand double reception room kitchen/dining room, a well maintained garden, cloakroom, utility area and access to the cellar. Ranelagh Avenue is a sought after location in the heart of Barnes Village, a short walk from Barnes Common, Barnes Pond and a wonderful selection of boutique shops and restaurants. Freehold. EPC=D. Joint Sole Agent.


Askew Road

Balham

Barnes

Battersea

Bishops Park

Brook Green

Camden

Chelsea

Clapham

Earls Court

East Sheen

Fulham

Hammersmith

Holland Park

Kensington

Little Venice

Marylebone

North Kensington

Notting Hill


South Kensington

Station Road SW13 £6,250,000


Approached through a courtyard garden that provides parking for three to four cars, this exceptional six-bedroom house is arranged over only two floors. The fabulous lateral reception space includes a panelled reception hall, a 51ft reception room leading out to the main garden and two further courtyard gardens. This property also features a Mark Wilkinson designed kitchen/breakfast room, a large laundry room, a media room and a family room. Freehold. EPC=E. Joint Sole Agent.

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Ranelagh Avenue SW13 £2,750,000


This stunning fi ve-bedroom family home offers light and fl exible, open plan living space. The accommodation includes a grand double reception room kitchen/dining room, a well maintained garden, cloakroom, utility area and access to the cellar. Ranelagh Avenue is a sought after location in the heart of Barnes Village, a short walk from Barnes Common, Barnes Pond and a wonderful selection of boutique shops and restaurants. Freehold. EPC=D. Joint Sole Agent.


Askew Road

Balham

Barnes

Battersea

Bishops Park

Brook Green

Camden

Chelsea

Clapham

Earls Court

East Sheen

Fulham

Hammersmith

Holland Park

Kensington

Little Venice

Marylebone

North Kensington

Notting Hill


South Kensington

Roedean Crescent SW13 £9,500 per month


Located on an exclusive road, moments from the gates of Richmond Park, this beautiful family home comprises an immaculate eat-in kitchen with modern appliances, a separate utility room and three further reception rooms. Upstairs there are fi ve large bedrooms and two beautiful bathrooms. The master suite is the perfect adult retreat, with a large room, en suite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe plus a large and private, south west facing roof terrace. EPC=D.

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Lillian Road SW13 £3,550 per month


This charming house offers beautifully presented accommodation, in a quiet location close to the river. The property comprises a spacious reception room, with wooden fl oors, leading through to a stunning open plan eat-in kitchen that opens out to a south facing patio garden. Upstairs there are three double bedrooms with good storage, one of which benefi ts from a modern en suite bathroom and an additional, immaculate family bathroom, with bath and large separate shower. EPC=D.


Askew Road

Balham

Barnes

Battersea

Bishops Park

Brook Green

Camden

Chelsea

Clapham

Earls Court

East Sheen

Fulham

Hammersmith

Holland Park

Kensington

Little Venice

Marylebone

North Kensington

Notting Hill


South Kensington

Roedean Crescent SW13 £9,500 per month


Located on an exclusive road, moments from the gates of Richmond Park, this beautiful family home comprises an immaculate eat-in kitchen with modern appliances, a separate utility room and three further reception rooms. Upstairs there are fi ve large bedrooms and two beautiful bathrooms. The master suite is the perfect adult retreat, with a large room, en suite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe plus a large and private, south west facing roof terrace. EPC=D.

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Lillian Road SW13 £3,550 per month


This charming house offers beautifully presented accommodation, in a quiet location close to the river. The property comprises a spacious reception room, with wooden fl oors, leading through to a stunning open plan eat-in kitchen that opens out to a south facing patio garden. Upstairs there are three double bedrooms with good storage, one of which benefi ts from a modern en suite bathroom and an additional, immaculate family bathroom, with bath and large separate shower. EPC=D.

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