The Chiswick Magazine October 2021

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Contents Are local markets threatening Hogarth’s statue?

The Chiswick Playhouse: Macbeth

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The statue of William Hogarth on Chiswick high Road could be put at risk by market activity.

All-female production directed by Lisa Millar.

Local kids raise funds for Hospital

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A young girl from Notting Hill and Ealing High School ran the Ealing Mini-Marathon with her friends raising over £13,000.

The Arts Society Chiswick returns to live lectures at POSK.

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The new and improved Chiswick Area Forum has now returned to Chiswick Town Hall after an eight-month hiatus.

A Chiswick GP surgery is headingto new premises in Acton over the next few months.

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Little Muffins Nursery has opened their new premises to exciting guests at their opening events including local MP Andy Slaughter.

Parts of Chiswick ranked amongst London’s highest Covid-19 infection rates.

Chiswick House celebrates Black History Month

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Paradise found… UK travellers can return to the Maldives once again so book a stressfree winter sun escape with Scott Dunn.

Black Chiswick through History seeks to re-interpret collections through interconnected black and white narratives.

New fine foods deli coming to Chiswick

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A new delicatessen is anticipated in Turnham Green.

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Are local markets threatening Hogarth’s statue?

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Some local residents have begun to raise concerns that the statue of William Hogarth on Chiswick high Road could be put at risk by market activity.

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everal stalls at Chiswick’s Antique and Vintage Market were positioned very close to the artist's statue. Whilst the positioning was in accordance with the plots allotted by Hounslow Council’s Licensing Department, some described it as ‘squeezed in’-- including Cllr John Todd.

Cllr Todd was reportedly shocked by the treatment of the statue, describing it as ‘smothered’ and citing a risk of damage to delicate parts like Hogarth’s palette and paint brush.

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These parts have needed repair before, as they are quite fragile.

its reputation as a place brimming with illustrious heritage.

Local historian Val Bott added: “That looks awful, very crowded and disrespectful to the statue.

“So it is really depressing to see how thoughtlessly the stallholders appear to have treated our statue of the great artist William Hogarth and his dog. So far it doesn’t look as though they have tied their tent to his paint brushes, though that would be a concern for the future as this could damage or break them. But it does remind us that these markets must be well-managed in sympathy with Chiswick and the environs of its High Road, so they can contribute to Chiswick’s reputation as a pleasant place to visit and live, and not harm it.”

“The statue project was intended to provide a landmark for the High Road and to celebrate one of Chiswick's most famous residents.

It also made use of the fine Victorian railings which had been removed from a site further along the road.

“The William Hogarth Trust would very unhappy indeed if the local authority had given the market the right to place stalls within the railed enclosure.”

Hounslow Council’s Licensing and Culture Departments have since Councillor Todd that the stalls would not return to this location.

Fellow Chiswick resident Tracey Logan said: “If street markets are to benefit Chiswick they must not harm

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Local kids raise funds for West Middlesex University Hospital A young girl from Notting Hill and Ealing High School ran the Ealing Mini-Marathon on Saturday 25th September with her friends and together they raised over £13,000 for West Middlesex University Hospital via CW+, the official charity of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

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riana, aged 6, ran the onemile race with 27 of her friends in memory and celebration of her little sister, Amara, who tragically passed away in 2019 when she was just 14 months old. All the money raised from ‘Team Amara’ will go towards maternity bereavement services at West Middlesex, who have been a tremendous source of support to the family.

Middlesex University Hospital, said: "I am very proud of Ariana and all of ‘Team Amara’ for running in Amara’s memory and raising invaluable funds for West Mid. I am so thankful for the support that my family and I received from the hospital’s maternity bereavement services, and we are so pleased to be able to give something back to help other bereaved parents who have sadly lost a baby in pregnancy or as a young child.”

Ariana’s and Amara’s mother Sonal, who is a Consultant Surgeon at West

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Midwife at West Middlesex University Hospital, said: "We are so very grateful to Sonal for her support. We were honoured to support Sonal and her family through such tragic circumstances, and I would like to say a special thank you to Ariana and her friends for participating in the Ealing Mini-Marathon for us. They have raised a fantastic amount of money for our West Mid maternity bereavement services, which will make a real impact, helping patients and families during such sad and difficult times.”

West Middlesex University Hospital has recently celebrated its 100th year. Find out more about fundraising for the hospital by visiting cwplus.org.uk.

To make a donation to CW+ via Ariana’s JustGiving page go to justgiving.com/fundraising/ TeamAmara

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Local Area Forum is back The new and improved Chiswick Area Forum has now returned to Chiswick Town Hall after an eight-month hiatus, with 60 free seats available to reserve online so residents can participate in discussions.

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eaturing a more communityfocused, forward-looking agenda, and a refreshed layout, there will be Chiswick Area Forums this year in October and again in January.

ideas but making those changes is taking longer.

"I am so pleased that Nicholas Rogers AM, Age Concern and the Hogarth Community Centre can join us and am looking forward to gaining their useful insights on important local issues that have slipped down the local agenda.”

Cllr Joanna Biddolph, a Chairman of the Chiswick Area Forum, said: "As we return to the area forums, I want residents to be sure that we Chiswick councillors really do want to hear from and listen to residents, business owners and people who work in Chiswick.

Councillor Biddolph said that the sessions in October and January will have full agendas, ensuring Chiswick residents have a public platform to connect with councillors and neighbours over the issues that really matter to them.

"This hiatus was a good opportunity to re-evaluate the format, and as this is the first area forum to be held in eight months, I hope it will inspire more ideas and change for other area forums in the Borough.

Seats must be booked to manage numbers due to social distancing measures. The area forum will be held in the main hall, the largest room at Chiswick Town Hall. Masks must be worn when moving around the room and the Town Hall.

"Even the layout of the room will be different. When I attended area forums before I was elected, the gap between residents and the top table of councillors felt very ‘us versus them’. I have tried to soften that feel, social-distancing measures allowing. I have other

To book a seat, please email chaspal.sandhu@hounslow.gov.uk.

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MP attends nursery opening Little Muffins Nursery in Chiswick has opened their new premises to an exciting array of guests at their opening events including local MP Andy Slaughter.

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of beautiful garden for children to enjoy and explore, which, as Susan Emery, Nursery Manager, explained, was the rationale behind the move.

uests at the event enjoyed a full tour of the new nursery, fantastic activity demonstrations from the nursery team, refreshments and a complementary goodie bag with a range of gifts and resources for families to enjoy.

“We consider ourselves very fortunate to have been able to care for so many children over the years in the beautiful environment we have created at 314 King Street, and the opportunities the location of the building has afforded us to fully experience and positively contribute to our local community. The lack of outdoor space at our current premises has never dampened either our

Little Muffins Nursery, a private day care provider situated at 314 King Street, has served the local community’s childcare needs for 8 years at its current home, but is delighted to be moving just a short distance away to 334-336 King Street. The newly acquired site comes with nearly 2500 square feet

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boasts a dedicated baby garden and a planting area where children will be able to grow their own vegetables. Children will help to harvest and prepare these vegetables before they are used by the Nursery Chef to prepare the children’s delicious homecooked meals. This complements the Nursery’s Garden Champions programme (their own gardening activity which is supported by the Royal Horticultural Society’s School Gardening Awards training programme).

enthusiasm for outdoor learning, or our implementation of this crucial part of the curriculum, and our staff and children can often be seen on outings in the community,” she said.

“However, for some time we have considered that the addition to our outdoor curriculum of freely accessible open space would significantly enhance opportunities for teaching and learning at our Nursery.

This is, therefore, something we have long hoped to add to the already wonderful experiences our children have here at Little Muffins Nursery. We are absolutely delighted to now be making this a reality.”

Local MP Andy Slaughter said “It was great to visit the new home for Little Muffins in Hammersmith, to be shown around and meet the welcoming staff. Hammersmith is a great place to bring up a young family and we need good childcare and nurseries. It rare to find a big open-plan space and good-sized garden and pay area right on King Street, so I am sure this will prove popular with parents and children alike.”

The new premises, which opened its doors officially on Monday 13th September 2021, has been completely refurbished and new resources installed to ensure it is a place which inspires awe and wonder for the children who attend.

The new premises also

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Chiswick House celebrates Black History Month Black Chiswick through History, a community research project has launched, seeking to re-interpret Chiswick House & Gardens’ collections through interconnected black and white narratives.

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arking the start of Black History Month, and planned as an ongoing project throughout 2022, Chiswick House & Gardens are today, 1 October 2021, launching Black Chiswick through History, a community research project, funded by English Heritage, which aims to interpret and understand its collections through a wider lens.

that society has evolved and is now seeking to change its interpretation, with the support of English Heritage funding, to tell the interconnected black and white narratives.

Led by Project Curator Raj Pal and Community Participation Manager at Chiswick House & Gardens, Harvinder Bahra, the project will involve collaborations with a range of partners, community and youth groups and local schools to weave in multiple voices and perspectives.

The history of Chiswick House has, like most heritage organisations in the UK, been told through a traditional Eurocentric narrative.

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research into black presence at Chiswick House, within the wider context of British society in the 1700s and is also guiding volunteer researchers throughout the project and checking the accuracy of interpretive outputs.

He said: "Reflecting the cultural diversity of society through our heritage institutions is one of the great challenges of our times.

It’s one that requires new ways of seeing and looking at our collections and resources to make them accessible and relatable to many who see us as irrelevant to their heritage. To discover the embarrassment of riches which lie in Chiswick House & Gardens and to assist in interpreting them through stories and different perspectives that attract new audiences has been one of the real privileges of my professional life.”

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Participation Manager at Chiswick House & Gardens added: "This is an incredibly important project that has the capacity to redefine how we understand Chiswick House and our local history. I hope the project challenges us and what we think we know, but also gives us the tools to better talk about our shared history. Having Raj Pal on board to help guide the process and working in partnership with Chiswick School and Hogarth Youth & Community Centre, to respond creatively to the research, will help us tell the stories that need be told, through a diversity of voices and perspectives.”

Throughout 2022 the project team will select five ‘objects-in-focus’ from Chiswick House & Gardens to kickstart these rewritten narratives.

This project is supported by English Heritage. org.uk/news/

Find out more at chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk/news/

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New fine foods delicatessen coming to Chiswick

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A new delicatessen is anticipated in Turnham Green.

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he site previously occupied by a Maison Blanc and Patisserie Valerie on Turnham Green Terrace is now vacant, and an application has been submitted by Delilaurent39 Limited to take it over.

has always been a passion since my teenage years, that were spent in the South West of France near Bordeaux.

“I came to appreciate fresh local produce, developed cooking skills using the best of ingredients from the area and developed an interest in wine during my studies at the Wine School of Monbazillac.

Delilaurent39 Limited already operate branches of Laurents Deli in St. John’s Wood and Paddington, describing themselves as local high-end artisan delicatessens providing quality produce from France and Italy.

No indoor seating is indicated in the application, though outdoor tables look likely to remain.

“With my Sicilian wife, I explored various foods from Sicily and Italy and it seemed only natural to one day open a business where I could share my love and experience of French and Italian food with others.

In a comment on the company’s social media pages, their founder Xavier Laurent says: “French food

“I want you to love this place. I put my heart and soul into the deli and I think it shows.”

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he company, was formed last summer in the height of the pandemic by Beckis Cooper, when many of the cast had their national and regional theatre work cancelled, the company was able to provide opportunities, reminiscent of when the plague closed all of London’s theatres and Shakespeare’s company were forced to tour the provinces.

Director Lisa Millar said: "Macbeth was written at a time when women were being burned at the stake as witches and having an allfemale cast has helped us explore the complexities of the gender assignments given to men and women of the time.” The troupe consists of nine actors, who multirole and includes Emma Clifford, Adenike Adeniyi, Annemarie Anang, Flora Dawson, Beckis Cooper, Caroline O’Mahoney, Claire Monique Martin and Thea Butler.

Macbeth has arrived at The Chiswick Playhouse!

Directed by Lisa Millar, this production promises a fastpaced and furious production of Shakespeare’s most haunting tragedy.

The play’s visceral and supernatural qualities are powerfully staged at Chiswick Playhouse from 20th October – 6th November.

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Chiswick Arts Society resumes live lectures

by Dia Stronach

The Arts Society Chiswick returns to live lectures at POSK at 8pm on Thursday 14th October 2021.

The lecture: "Cleopatra – images of a dream women” will be given by Lucy Hughes-Hallett, prize winning author of The Pike: Gabriele d’Annunzio and Cleopatra and Heroes.

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er description of the event explains, “Cleopatra, the woman for whose love’s sake Antony is imagined to have given up the chance to rule the Roman world, has been inspiring painters, poets and (more recently) film-makers for over two millennia. Their gorgeously voluptuous depictions of her offer insights into changing concepts of beauty, and into the racial and sexual assumptions underlying them. Showing images ranging from Roman portrait busts, through medieval illuminations, the glorious works of Renaissance masters like Michelangelo, the splendour of Tiepolo and the exoticism of Gustave Moreau to 20th century film stars (Theda Bara, Claudette Colbert, Vivien Leigh, Elizabeth Taylor and the Carry On team’s Amanda Barry), I will show how Cleopatra became a screen onto which artists have projected their wildly differing fantasies about exotic danger and erotic bliss.”

Olivia Freeman, Chair at The Arts Society Chiswick, said: "I am really looking forward to welcoming our members back to live lectures. It will be so nice to see everyone again after 18 months of Zoom lectures."

On this occasion it will be for members only, but future events may be open to non-members. The next to take place will be “Pots & Frocks – the world of Grayson Perry from Essex Punk Potter to Superstar National Treasure” on

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11 November, presented by Tate Modern guide Ian Swankie.

Widely known for his outlandish appearances dressed as his feminine alter ego, Claire, Grayson Perry is now a core part of the art establishment, a Turner Prize winner, Royal Academician, popular broadcaster and colourful character. He’s possibly one of the world’s best-known contemporary artists. His works of ceramics, textiles, tapestries and prints are highly sought after. Often controversial, he tackles difficult subjects in a poignant yet witty way and holds a mirror up to society.

This talk will examine Grayson Perry’s work, his exciting and thought-provoking exhibitions, and the unique character inside the flamboyant frocks.

Membership of the Arts Society Chiswick includes 10 expert lectures and many other activities.

For more information see theartssocietychiswick.org.uk

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Chiswick Family Practice to move to Acton A Chiswick GP surgery is moving to Acton.

Chiswick Family Practice is currently located on Southfield Road, but has now informed patients that it will be moving to new premises in Acton over the next few months. They are encouraged to join other practises nearby.

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A statement from the practice said: "Our current building is much older and smaller in comparison to the new facilities which will provide 551sqm of space and will benefit our patients with additional clinical rooms, enhanced procedure rooms, a wheelchair accessible reception and waiting area. Working in a more modern building with enhanced technology – with easy access to transport – is also being welcomed by staff.”

o precise dates have been given for the move, but it is expected to be finished early next year. More details will be made available to patients as they emerge.

The new premises, which occupies two floors of a building in the new Acton Gardens development, is stated to offer better disabled access and transport links.

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September spike in Covid cases recedes Parts of Chiswick ranked amongst London’s highest Covid-19 infection rates in September.

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hiswick South West, the area covering Strand on the Green and parts of Grove Park, had a case rate of 434.4 per 100,000 population in the week to 13 September. This represented a one third increase from the previous week despite an overall lower level across London. Bedford Park also saw an increase of case numbers by a margin of 90.9%.

numbers fall significantly in September. No corresponding increase in hospital admissions has been reported following the spike. Admissions at The Imperial College Healthcare Trust’s local hospitals have remained solidly in single figures each day since July compared single figures each day at the beginning of the year.

Up to and including 15 September 5,838,305 people in London had received the first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine and 5,232,885 had received two doses. The booster jab is also now being rolled out locally.

Ealing found itself holding one of London’s highest infection rates at 277 per 100,000 weekly in early September, with Hounslow close behind at 266 per 100,000.

Fortunately, both boroughs saw

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he Maldives has finally been removed from the Red List under the new travel framework, meaning double vaccinated UK travellers can enjoy a quarantine free winter sun escape. Tourists simply need to provide evidence of a negative PCR test issued no more than 96 hours prior to departure and then they are free to enjoy everything this wonderful destination has to offer. From crystal clear water and guaranteed sunshine to unbeatable snorkelling and world class hotels, it is perfect for winter sun seekers of all ages. Below Scott Dunn has rounded up the best of the best…

Best for…romance: The ultimate secluded island escape at baros maldives Formally a coconut plantation, Baros Maldives was one of the first resorts to open to the public in 1973 and remains one of the very best for romance, having taken home the award for the “World’s Most Romantic Resort” at the World Travel Awards 2020 for the eighth consecutive year.

Surrounded by tropical greenery and an exquisite house reef, just 15 meters from the shore, Baros is the ultimate choice for couples looking for a secluded island escape. There are 45 Beachside and 30 Water Private Villas to choose from, many with private pools and each complete with a Villa Host to cater to guests every possible requirement. For ultimate privacy, the award-winning Baros Residence is encircled by lush 42

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flora, hidden away from the rest of the island but with direct access to the beach, a private swimming pool in the garden and a dedicated butler on call 24/7. It is hard for guests to tare themselves away from the spectacular surroundings and privacy of their private villa, however even at mealtimes, they are able to choose not see another person. Thanks to Destination Dining at Baros, couples can enjoy a fine dining experience anywhere on the island. Nowhere is off limits, from the comfort of their villa terrace, on the beach, to a romantic cruise at sunset on the resorts traditional wooden dhoni, ‘Nooma’ or secluded sandbank for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Private dining is also available on the ‘Piano Deck’, a unique wooden deck shaped like a grand piano, floating off the coast of Baros. The resort has direct access to 30 of the world’s best diving spots and there is nowhere more secluded and calming than the spectacular underwater world of the Maldives.

Transporting guests into their own underwater world, Baros offer Diving by Design programmers and a Diver Valet Service so they can marvel at the likes of manta and eagle rays, turtles and sharks and adventure-seeking pairs can even embark on fascinating ‘Fluro Night Dives’.

HOW: Scott Dunn offers a 7-night stay at Baros Maldives from £2,579 per person based on two adults sharing a Deluxe Villa on a B&B Basis including flights & transfers.

For more information please visit www.scottdunn.com or call 020 8682 5020.

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Best for… stylish escapes: A spectactular Maldivan retreat at Milaidhoo Island Milaidhoo Island Maldives is set over 13 acres atop the Baa Atoll’s beautiful UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and is the ultimate Maldivian escape for stylish travellers. All villas are just a short, barefoot stroll away from incredible watersports, fitness, spa, yoga, world-class diving and three world-class restaurants, one of which – Ba’theli – is the only Maldivian restaurant in the country. Milaidhoo’s spectacular Ocean Residence and Beach Residences is some of the most sought-after accommodation in the Maldives. Water babies can opt for the breath-taking 475sqm Ocean Residence – an incredibly spacious and elegantly but authentically designed, thatched-roof villa, on stilts with unparalleled views of the Indian Ocean. There is even a ‘secret’ loft deck hidden inside the roof of the villa, which is the perfect place for guests to chill out with a glass of wine, taking in the views at the end of the overwater jetty. The completely private sundeck comes complete with

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swing chair, sun loungers, huge freshwater and infinity swimming pool, with steps straight into the sea, allowing guests to explore Milaidhoo’s spectacular housereef direct from their villa. Those who prefer dry land can choose one of Milaidhoo’s two 490sqm Beach Residences, created to showcase luxurious, informal, outdoor island living. The Beach Residences comfortable, circular living rooms offer an adjoining kitchenette and views of the beach and ocean beyond. Their huge bathrooms have indoor and outdoor rain showers and separate deep bathtub. Guests of the Milaidhoo Residences receive a number of extravagant benefits during their stay, including a dedicated, 24hour butler, Champagne on arrival, a dedicated chef to personalise all meals according to preference, a pop-up cinema experience on the deck of their villa, one private, half-day boat excursion during their stay and lots more.

HOW: Scott Dunn offers a 7-night stay at Milaidhoo, Maldives from £5,249 per person based on two adults sharing a Water Pool Villa on a B&B Basis including flights & seaplane transfers. For more information please visit www. scottdunn.com or call 020 8682 5020.

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Best for… families: Niyama Private Islands has an exclusive scott dunn explorers kids club for children aged 12 months upwards Niyama Private Islands, Scott Dunn’s premier family friendly resort in the Indian Ocean, is the perfect retreat for the whole family. On two pristine islands on the Dhaalu Atoll, Niyama Private Islands, AKA, “Nature’s Playground” takes barefoot luxury to an exotic new level. Its two islands – Chill and Play – one with a family focus, and the other dedicated to couples are a tropical paradise with lush vegetation, ivory white beaches, crystal clear waters and endless views out over the Indian Ocean.

The resort is a mix of modern and traditional Maldivian design and facilities, with a distinctive edgy feel, where guests are wonderfully looked after, choosing between total privacy and an extraordinary range of activities. Children’s playgrounds don’t get more heavenly than this. The Scott Dunn Explorers kids club at NIYAMA is dedicated to children from 12 months to 12 years, making it currently the only resort in the Maldives to fully cater for younger guests. With groups spilt into four age groups with individually tailored activity programmes, it’s run by fully qualified childcare professionals and supported by local team members, with an exceptionally high ratio of carers 46

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to children. The club is open seven days a week, from 9am to 6pm, and children can take part in morning, afternoon or full day sessions.

Built in a fantastic space on one of the islands, close to some of the resort’s most family friendly accommodation, the club is designed with adventurous spirits in mind. A colourful circus theme runs throughout, and facilities cater for each age range, including a dedicated sleep room for daytime siestas. The nurturing Globetrotter programme (12 months to 2 years) provides the youngest guests with toys, games and books to keep children entertained during the heat of the day, and a playground with a sandpit, water play area and see saws. Snacks are provided, and there’s a sleep room for babies and toddlers in need of a siesta. The club also provides complimentary nappies (including swim nappies) during club hours. There is a charge for children between 12 months and two years, whilst children three years and over can enjoy Explorers free of charge.

Located just a 40-minute seaplane flight from Male in the SouthWestern Atoll of Dhaalu, NIYAMA is situated over the two idyllic islands of Embudhufushi and Olhuveli and blends traditional Maldivian elegance with a contemporary feel.

HOW: Scott Dunn offers seven nights at Niyama Private Islands from £7,750 for a family of four sharing a Beach Villa on a Half Board Basis including flights & transfers. For more information please visit www.scottdunn.com or call 020 8682 5055.

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Best for… eco warriors: Six Senses Laamu – a leader in marine conservation & sustainability in the Maldives The Maldives: where instantly, Robinson Crusoe-esque visions of crystal-clear water and endless stretches of blue spring to mind.

In the virtually uncharted territory of the Laamu Atoll, Six Senses Laamu is an understated island paradise of stunning natural beauty that is passionate about preserving the biologically diverse reef communities that surround it. Located just 5˚ north of the Equator, the island is encircled by clear turquoise waters that are home to an array of sea creatures, plants and coral. It is this scenery and wildlife that Six Senses would like to preserve for future generations through sustainable operations and tourism. The island’s flora, fauna and reef have survived for millions of years without human assistance, and Six Senses Laamu adopts a ‘noninterference’ approach. Megan O’Beirne the Sustainability Manager is on hand to meet ecoconscious guests and talk them through sustainability initiatives at resort – from the Earth Lab to the organic gardens to all the wonderful marine work that that The Maldives Underwater

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Initiative (which is made up of resort marine biologists and three partners, the Manta Trust, Blue Marine Foundation and the Olive Ridley Project) does for marine conservation. At the resort, the 97 sustainably-built villas are strung along the powder soft beach or hover lightly above the crystalline lagoon waters and all have that essential Maldivian ingredient – sublime tropical views. Dining is world-class, with six bars and restaurants, an ice cream studio, a wine cellar and deli. For water lovers, the world-class Yin-Yang surf break is located just offshore.

Wakeboarding, diving, waterskiing and windsurfing are all also available. Snorkelling from the Chill Bar is fantastic, where playful Spinner Dolphins enjoy regular morning and evening swims in the atoll. Those looking to truly unwind can enjoy the exceptional Six Senses Spa set right on the beach, surrounded by the island’s natural vegetation. Here, highly skilled Six Senses Spa therapists and Visiting Practitioners use natural products to provide a comprehensive range of award-winning signature treatments and locally specialised holistic treatments.

HOW: Scott Dunn offers seven nights at Six Senses Laamu from £3,099 per person based on two people sharing a Lagoon Water Villa on a B&B basis including flights & transfers. For more information please visit www.scottdunn.com or call 020 8682 5055.

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