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06 What We Love in London 08 Welcome to Fairyland 16 An Introduction to Frieze Week

26 ZiggyFest 2026 28 The Makings of Paradise 36 Turn Over a New Leaf

38 Cocktail of the Month: The Coffin 40 PAIRED: Vasse Felix 44 Same Grapes, Different Worlds

New for autumn: our Pineapple Tarte Tatin.

OCTOBER IN LONDON Prue Freeman & Tom Onions, Daisy Green Collection Founders

October always feels like London properly gets going again. The nights are drawing in, the galleries are busy, menus are changing and there seems to be something happening everywhere you look. It’s one of those months where the city feels especially full of ideas. Art runs through a lot of this issue. Frieze is back, bringing the usual mix of big names, smaller discoveries and plenty happening beyond the main fair itself. Tim Walker’s new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery brings together photography, fantasy and storytelling on a huge scale, while Ray Atkins Unseen looks back at rarely seen work from one of Britain’s post-war painters.

And because it’s October, there’s plenty to eat and drink too. Autumnal salads are back, The Coffin has returned to Larry’s for the darker evenings, and Vasse Felix takes over the latest Paired dinner. We’re also putting France and Australia side by side in a tasting that proves wine doesn’t need to be complicated to be interesting. There’s a lot in this issue, but hopefully that’s part of the fun. A few things to see, a few things to taste and a few reasons to get out and enjoy London before winter properly arrives.

We’re also looking back at ZiggyFest, which returned to Heddon Street last month. It was a brilliant night of music and celebration, but more importantly it raised over £30,000 for Sarabande Foundation, Bowie’s House and Magic Breakfast— three causes doing very different but equally important work around creativity, legacy and the next generation. Elsewhere, we spend time with Kentish Town Foodbank and look at the role local communities can play when people need support. It’s a reminder that some of the most important things happening in London are often much closer to home.

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What We Love In London

Welcome to Fairyland Tim Walker at the NPG

An Introduction to Frieze Week

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26. 38. ZiggyFest 2026

Cocktail of the Month: The Coffin

28. 40. The Makings of Paradise

PAIRED: Vasse Felix

36. 44. Turn Over a New Leaf

Same Grapes, Different Worlds

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Paul O’Grady (1955–2023) and Julian Clary as the Glitter Queens, with Harry Browse, Rae and Liam Elias as the Glitter Boys, London, 2022. From Tim Walker’s Fairyland: Love and Legends, opening at the National Portrait Gallery this October.

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OCTOBER GUIDE What to see, do and where to visit this month.

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WHAT WE LOVE IN LONDON Our favourite exhibitions, openings and seasonal moments across the city this month.

1. The 90s: Art and Fashion at Tate Modern (from 1 October) Tate Modern looks back at the decade of Cool Britannia with The 90s: Art and Fashion, curated by former British Vogue editor Edward Enninful. Bringing together art, fashion and photography, the exhibition features works by Damien Hirst, Gillian Wearing and Yinka Shonibare alongside designs by Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood and, naturally, plenty of Kate Moss. 2. BFI London Film Festival (7–18 October) London Film Festival returns this October, bringing some of the year’s most anticipated films to screens. The programme spans world premieres, award-season contenders and independent cinema from around the globe, alongside talks and appearances from some of the biggest names in film. 3. Frieze London at Regent’s Park (14–18 October) Frieze London returns to Regent’s Park this October, bringing together galleries, artists and collectors from around the world. More than 280 galleries from 45 countries take part across Frieze London and Frieze Masters, spanning contemporary work and historic pieces, while exhibitions, installations and events spill out across the capital throughout Frieze Week. 6

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4. Tim Walker’s Fairyland: Love and Legends at the National Portrait Gallery (from 8 October) Fashion photographer Tim Walker brings his unmistakably fantastical world to the National Portrait Gallery this autumn. Known for his elaborate sets and dreamlike images for Vogue, Walker turns his lens to queer identity, community and love in a major new exhibition bringing together photography, fantasy and storytelling. 5. London Literature Festival at Southbank Centre (21 October–1 November) London’s longest-running literature festival returns to the Southbank Centre with a programme of talks, performances, discussions and special events celebrating storytelling in all its forms. This year’s edition is curated by Dua Lipa, bringing together writers and creative voices from around the world for ideas and conversation. 6. RENT at the Duke of York’s Theatre (from 8 October) RENT returns to the London stage this October, with Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo leading the cast. Following a group of young artists living in New York’s East Village against the backdrop of the HIV/AIDS crisis, gentrification, love and loss, the much-loved musical feels as powerful and relevant as ever.

7. Hamlet Hail to the Thief at the Barbican (from 31 October) Shakespeare meets Radiohead at the Barbican this Halloween as Hamlet Hail to the Thief reimagines the tragedy through the music of Radiohead’s 2003 album. With live music and creative input from Thom Yorke woven through Shakespeare’s story of grief, revenge and madness, it promises a suitably dark ending to October. 01

04: Harry Keita as Delphinium Fairy, London, 2022 © Tim Walker

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his October, things are getting a little more fantastical at the National Portrait Gallery.

British photographer Tim Walker – known for the wonderfully surreal fashion photography that has filled the pages of Vogue, Vanity Fair and i-D – is taking over the Gallery’s ground floor with one of his most ambitious projects yet. Opening on 9 October, Tim Walker’s Fairyland: Love and Legends brings together 250 specially created portraits, photographed over the past five years. The exhibition celebrates more than fifty years of Queer life and culture, bringing together famous faces with the activists, campaigners, artists and performers who helped change Britain along the way.

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Fairyland Parade, Joe Sweeney, Matthew Keller, Harry Keita, Bolly Illusion, James Corbin, Oliver-Bijan Daryoush, Jack Newman, Yos Clark and Joseph O’Rourke, London, 2023

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Ian McKellen, Love, London, 2023

Maartje Convens and Marin Céleste, Camfield Place, Hertfordshire, 2022

And the guest list is quite something. Ian McKellen, Miriam Margolyes, Chappell Roan, Ncuti Gatwa, Hunter Schafer and Ben Whishaw all appear, alongside music icons including Björk, Lady Gaga and Frank Ocean. Designers, drag performers, writers, filmmakers, campaigners and nightlife legends are all part of Walker’s Fairyland too. But behind the more recognisable names is a story that stretches back decades. The exhibition begins with portraits of people who fought for LGBTQ+ rights through the 1970s and ’80s, including members of the Gay Liberation Front and Stonewall. Walker also looks back at the HIV/ AIDS crisis, photographing nurses and healthcare professionals alongside some of the musicians who provided the soundtrack to the era, including Marc Almond, Holly Johnson and Jimmy Somerville.

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and performance take centre stage, with Walker bringing the sense of imagination and spectacle that has made his photography so instantly recognisable.

“Fairyland is me saying you are not alone. I want visitors to the exhibition to remember that your difference is your power.”

As you move through the exhibition, things become increasingly colourful. Fashion, makeup, music

Olivette Cole–Wilson and Blackbird, London, 2025

Even the name Fairyland has meaning. The exhibition deliberately reclaims the word ‘fairy’, transforming something historically used as an insult into a celebration of identity, individuality and belonging. For Walker, it’s also a particularly personal project. “Fairyland is me saying you are not alone. I want visitors to the exhibition to remember that your difference is your power.” It’s a lovely summary of what sits behind all the costumes, famous faces and fantastical photography: a celebration of the people who came before, those pushing things forward today, and the freedom to be yourself.

Tim Walker’s Fairyland: Love and Legends opens at the National Portrait Gallery on 9 October 2026 and runs until 7 February 2027.

Shon Faye, London, 2025, by Tim Walker

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OUT OF THE ARCHIVES Nearly fifty years after his landmark Whitechapel exhibition, a new show brings together rarely seen works from British painter Ray Atkins’ formative years Nearly fifty years after his landmark Whitechapel exhibition, Ray Atkins Unseen reintroduces one of postwar Britain’s most distinctive yet under-recognised painters. Reuniting important paintings from Atkins’ formative decades, including works omitted from the 1974 exhibition curated by Frank Auerbach, it offers a fresh perspective on an artist whose unwavering commitment to direct observation places him within a tradition of post-war British figurative painting. The exhibition begins with paintings from Atkins’foundational years at Bromley School of Art and the Slade School of Fine Art in London. Returning to Bromley in 1959 to study under Auerbach before working alongside him in the Slade life room, Atkins absorbed the legacy of David Bomberg’s teaching through an

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Ken & Diane playing cards, 1969, 92.7 x 122.5cm, oil on board

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emphasis on structure, energy and the physicality of paint. These early works reveal an artist responding to the debates between academic naturalism and abstraction. Direct observation over extended periods of time results in considered pieces that emerge from deep reflection and express and capture the emotional environment, all rendered in thick application of paint. Following Atkins’ move to Reading in 1968, the exhibition traces how his observation-based method evolved to capture a new landscape and subject matter. The dense, structurally organised paintings of the 1950s and early 1960s gradually give way to a more open handling of paint, brighter colour and increasingly fluid brushwork. Railway embankments and the construction of roads and shopping

Life painting with yellow heating panel, 1963, 91 x 109.5, oil on board

Railway bank near Reading West, 1972, 122 x 183cm, oil on board

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White sheet in Finchley studio, one of two (day), 1965, 124 x 194cm, oil on board

centres became the foci of paintings that transformed everyday urban change into powerful explorations of structure and light. The title Ray Atkins Unseen refers not only to paintings excluded from the Whitechapel exhibition, but also to Atkins’ own understanding of artistic practice. By bringing these paintings together for the first time, Ray Atkins Unseen invites a renewed appreciation of an artist whose work enriches our understanding of post-war British art. RAY ATKINS UNSEEN 20–24n OCTOBER 2026 Discover one of post-war Britain’s most distinctive painters. Scan to find out more and book your visit.

Golden rod & old turnip plant, garden Prospect Street, 1972, 122.3 x 91.4 cm, oil on board Images: © Ray Atkins

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AN INTRODUCTION TO FRIEZE WEEK BY JUSTIN HIBBS

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utumn in the contemporary Art calendar is the season of renewal. Returning to business after the summer break, London hits a fever pitch of art activity by midOctober with the annual return of the Frieze Art Fair to Regents park and all its satellite events and wider activities radiating throughout the city. Now in its 23rd year, the fair can elicit a somewhat marmite effect, representing on the one hand the art world’s most commercially oriented spectacle, the razzle-dazzle of high-end trends and art fashionistas, a shop window onto elite market wealth with ticket prices to match. Whilst, on the other hand, it brings huge energy and a buzz that can fuel grassroots initiatives, an international audience and collectors visiting the city, spawning a range of satellite fairs and some of the best exhibitions in commercial galleries and museums of the calendar. If you are a devotee or completely new to it, there is a lot to take in, so below is a guide to navigating the fair and a small sample of some other Art highlights taking place concurrently. The Frieze Art Fair dates; 14-18th October, set in Regent’s Park and divided into 3 main platforms: Frieze London, Frieze Masters and Frieze Sculpture. Tickets are available online from Frieze.

Ivana Bašić, Metanoia, 2025. Image courtesy of the artist and Albion Jeune.

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Reengrassi + Take Ninagawa, Shinro Ohtake, 2025, Courtesy of the Artist, Take Ninagawa, Tokyo and greengrassi, London 18

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Tamo Jugeli, Autumn Garden, 2026 Courtesy of the artist and Bukia Vakhania

Claude Cahun,Théâtre de recherches dramatiques. Claude Cahun (autoportrait) et Solange Roussot dans Le Mystère d’ Adam 1929, Courtesy Alberto Pane Gallery

Conrad Shawcross, Eye of the Needle (Time Pebble 2026, Frieze Sculpture 2026, Presented by Victoria Miro. Photo by Linda Nylind

FRIEZE LONDON

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FRIEZE SCULPTURE

Frieze London focuses on contemporary art, showing work created post-2000 by living artists from a selection of the world’s leading commercial art galleries. It is a highenergy, visually dizzying and bustling experience and pays to have a plan of attack; start with the following 3 areas, and you’ll see plenty more as you wander between them;

Frieze Masters, with its strapline of ‘Art History in the Present Tense ’, is often my favourite of the Frieze offerings; if I had to choose one, this would be it. It’s more relaxed, has a broader reach with its rich collision of art historical objects spanning thousands of years, significant Old Masters mixed up with mid - late 20th Century modern masters. This year’s treats include: ‘Reflections’, curated by Abby Bangser, drawing upon two influential homes: Casa Luis Barragán in Mexico City and Charles and Maggie Jencks’ Cosmic House in London. ‘Spotlight’ returns, curated by Dr Devika Singh and Dr Sofia Gotti, featuring solo presentations of 20thcentury artists, with a special focus on underappreciated works and overlooked mid-century figures.

Frieze Sculpture returns and is free for all to visit, a great opener for those who would like to experience some contemporary art whilst taking an autumnal stroll through the Park. It is curated for a fourth year by Fatoş Üstek, and includes 11 leading international artists whose work is sited throughout the park’s historic English Gardens. Highlights include Conrad Shawcross’ Eye of the Needle Time Pebble, the totemic and brutalist works of Matyáš Chochola and Ivana Bašić, alongside Douglas Whites’ forebodingly brilliant Black Palm.

‘Focus’ is a great place to start, featuring next-generation galleries, all under 12 yrs old and from 17 countries. ‘Artist-to-Artist’ returns, a highlight of last year’s fair, where 7 internationally established artists choose lesser-known artists for solo presentations at the fair. ‘The Code Universe’ is a new curated section by Carol Yinghua Lu, spanning the late 1970s to the present, bringing together artists examining how popular culture and conceptual art continue to shape a post-digital generation.

This year also features Queering Modernism: Visual Languages of the 20th Century with Curator Anke Kempkes, tracing queer experience and LGBTQIA+ representation from early Modernist experimentation to the 1980s, through the visual languages of desire, embodiment and selfrepresentation.

It’s a particularly rich time to experience outdoor sculpture in London this Autumn, with Henry Moore’s must-see ‘Monumental Nature’ at Kew Gardens, featuring over 30 sculptures installed throughout the Gardens, purposefully placed to be in dialogue with Kew’s trees and historic landscapes

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BEST OF THE REST Beyond Frieze, a host of smaller satellite fairs are well worth visiting. You can look these up online; my pick of the bunch is: 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair 15-18th October 2026. Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA The 14th edition of this international fair features contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, alongside a special spotlight exhibition titled West Wind. Thurs–Sat 11:00 am–7:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am–6:00 pm. Booking required via Somerset House Fair Play Art Fair 15-18th October 2026 One Marylebone | London NW1 The 70 independent artists exhibiting at Fair Play were chosen through an independent Selection Committee for the quality of their work, not their ability to pay for exhibition space. If something grabs your attention, you buy it directly from the person who made it. This one features one of our own, artist Sasha Bowles.

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Tim Walker’s Fairyland: Love and Legends at the National Portrait Gallery. 9 Oct 2026 – 7 Feb 2027 The National Portrait Gallery invites audiences into the world of acclaimed British photographer Tim Walker, celebrating over fifty years of Queer activism, community and love.

Head west to Savile Row for a selection of absolute showstoppers, all on one street:

Tarek Atoui, the French-Lebanese artist, has a background in electronic music composition; his Tate Modern Turbine Hall commission features recordings of coastlines around the world, from Athens to Abu Dhabi, from his decadelong project ‘I/E (Infinite Ears)’ (2015– ongoing).

Mira Schendel: IN TRANSIT at Luxemborg + Co, 12th Oct - 12th Dec. 2 Saville Row WS1 3PA

South London Gallery features Monika Sosnowska, 10 Sept – 22 Nov. 65–67 Peckham Road, SE5 8UH 20

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Cindy Sherman and Lorna Simpson’s solo exhibitions at Hauser & Wirth, 13th Oct - 23 Dec. 23 Savile Row London W1S 2ET

Nicole Eisenman at Sadie Coles HQ, 23 Sept— 21 Nov, 17 Savile Row W1S 3PN Mary Ramsden’s stunning painting show ‘The Feeling of What Happens’ at Pilar Corrias, 10th Sept - 7th Nov, 51 Conduit Street, W1S 2YT.

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HOUSE OF BANDITS TAKES OVER SELFRIDGES Sarabande Foundation brings House of Bandits to Selfridges this October, showcasing work from its artists and alumni in the heart of Mayfair.

his October, Sarabande Foundation’s gallery House of Bandits is heading to Selfridges London, bringing contemporary art beyond gallery walls and into the heart of Mayfair. From Monday 5 October to Sunday 18 October, the gallery will present a curated selection of unique works by emerging and established artists from across Sarabande’s creative community. Established in 2020, House of Bandits brings together unique and limitededition works by Sarabande’s artistsin-residence and alumni. Its name derives from ‘Sarabandits’, a phrase coined to capture the anarchic spirit of the Foundation’s creatives, whose practices challenge conventions and push the boundaries of contemporary art. Founded by Lee Alexander McQueen, Sarabande supports some of the most creatively fearless minds of the future through scholarships to study at leading institutions in London, subsidised studio spaces with bespoke mentoring, and a public programme of talks, workshops and events. To date, the Foundation has nurtured more than 300 artists and designers, while supporting tens of thousands more through its public programme. House of Bandits is an extension of Sarabande’s mission, providing a

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platform for artists to showcase and sell their work while introducing their practices to new audiences. Taking over the Duke Street Entrance of Selfridges, the pop-up brings together a diverse range of artistic practices, from trompe l’œil paintings and intricate drawings to monumental woven sculptures, sculptural feet and a horse’s head crafted from textiles. Unconventional materials, experimental techniques and traditional craftsmanship sit alongside one another, reflecting the breadth of work produced by Sarabande’s creative community and offering a glimpse into London’s contemporary art scene. While London’s galleries and art fairs welcome collectors and industry insiders during one of the busiest weeks in the cultural calendar, House of Bandits brings contemporary art of the same calibre to Selfridges, placing it in an everyday setting where it can be experienced by a much wider audience. The choice of location offers an alternative to the traditional art fair experience, placing contemporary art within the everyday life of the city rather than confining it to dedicated exhibition spaces. Throughout the pop-up, a different Sarabande artist will be in residence each day, working in situ and offering

visitors the opportunity to observe their creative process first-hand. Bringing the studio into Selfridges, the residencies offer an insight into the ideas, materials and techniques behind the works, placing the artists and their practices at the centre of the experience. Their presence also creates opportunities for conversations about the creative process that might not otherwise take place when encountering a finished artwork in a conventional exhibition setting. The art world can often feel like an exclusive club, with its own rules, language and unspoken expectations. By placing contemporary art in a public setting, House of Bandits challenges these conventions, making the experience of engaging with art less about knowing the right people or places and more about the work itself. In a city where much of the art world operates within established galleries and dedicated fair spaces, the exhibition offers a reminder that art need not be confined to either. House of Bandits will be at the Duke Street Entrance, Selfridges London, from Monday 5 October to Sunday 18 October 2026. All purchases directly support the Foundation, the artists and future generations of creatives.

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of Bandits, where traditional craftsmanship meets unconventional materials, experimental techniques and bold new ideas from across Sarabande’s creative community.

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ZIGGYFEST 2026 ZiggyFest returned to Heddon Street for one unforgettable celebration of David Bowie – raising over £30,000 for Sarabande Foundation, Bowie’s House and Magic Breakfast.

ast month, Ziggy Green turned up the volume for the return of ZiggyFest, our annual celebration of the music, creativity and enduring legacy of David Bowie. Heddon Street provided the perfect backdrop. More than fifty years after Bowie was photographed here for the cover of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, the street was once again filled with music as an all-star band took to the stage for a very special live set. Led by Bowie’s longtime guitarist and collaborator Kevin Armstrong, the line-up brought together Katie Puckrik, Mat Hector, Clare Hirst, Danny Mattin, Dave Catlin-Birch and Phil “Soul” Sewell, taking us on a journey through Bowie’s extraordinary back catalogue. And it was about much more than a great night out.

Thanks to everyone who joined us, ZiggyFest 2026 raised an incredible £XX,XXX, supporting two causes close to the heart of this year’s festival: Sarabande Foundation and Bowie’s House. Sarabande, founded by Lee Alexander McQueen, supports the next generation of creative talent through scholarships, studio spaces and mentoring, while Bowie’s House is working to preserve David Bowie’s childhood home at 4 Plaistow Grove and create a new space dedicated to inspiring young people through the arts. To everyone who bought a ticket, joined us on Heddon Street, performed, danced, donated or helped make the night happen – thank you. A brilliant night, two brilliant causes, and a fitting celebration of an artist whose influence can still be felt all over London. Until next year…

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THE MAKINGS OF PARADISE Rosalind Davis, Artist and Designer and Gardener of the Daisy Green Gardens

The benefits of a garden It is widely known now that a garden, or any plants inside or outside your home, are good for your mental and physical health, and can also help improve concentration, providing a peaceful retreat and sanctuary of your own. It can hugely improve your aesthetic outlook too, screening unsightly things from view and giving you some privacy. Even if you only have space for a hanging basket or window boxes, or a few indoor pots, these all allow for great creativity and beauty in your home. It does not have to be expensive to create a garden, but it is an investment which can only bring benefits. Research, go to spaces like Kew Gardens, watch the Chelsea Flower Show online or visit some of the Daisy Green gardens to get ideas. Start with what grows locally A great tip before starting an outside garden, whether it’s a balcony garden or a full garden project, is to see what else grows in the area. That way you will know what thrives locally. This doesn’t mean you must use the same plants as others have, but it starts you with a palette of knowledge and hopefully some inspiration. You can use either a plant identifier app or something like Google Images to upload pictures to find out the names of plants. You can also use this if there is anything wrong with your plant, so you can diagnose how to treat it.

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Think about light How sunny or shady your garden is will require different garden plans. Your garden may have shady and sunny parts as well, so you may need different plans for different areas. If you just buy plants that you like without considering the light levels of your garden, they may suffer from too much or too little light. Some people feel that shady areas mean a garden isn’t possible, but this is not the case at all. Lots of plants and flowers thrive in the shade and are just as colourful as sun-loving plants. Check your soil If you have garden beds, test how deep the beds are with a shovel. If the soil is very shallow or compacted, this will make putting in plants more difficult and make it harder for the plants to thrive. You may invest in getting compacted soil removed and starting with fresh new soil, or alternatively consider pots. Pots have the benefit of coming in a variety of sizes and shapes. Create variety through different heights, leaf shapes and colours. Create height and interest To create a range of heights, and therefore depth and interest in your garden, utilise plant stands, tables and stools. There is a wide variety of possibilities online. Also, my golden rule is to plant more than one thing in any pot, so that the plants are creating visual jewels. Putting at least two plants together enhances them both overall through contrasts in colour, shape, texture and height. ISSUE 12 - OCTOBER 2026 29

Think about colour Think about a range of colours. I focus on a lush variety of greens, with the occasional pops of colour; silvery grey with mustard yellow, purple or deep red leaves to contrast, so there is a clarity and sophistication to your garden rather than a riot of colours. Variegated leaves can provide a wonderful range of patterning too, which can also add excitement to your garden. Make the most of pots Pots in gardens allow for versatility and are necessary for balconies and terraces, as well as your indoor plant haven. Pick pots as large as your space can manage because bigger pots hold more moisture, give roots room to grow and allow for a wider group of plants to be added in. You can buy all sorts of pots and hanging baskets, and you can even get plant pots for drainpipes. However, ensure every pot has drainage holes at the bottom so water does not become trapped and rot the roots. In terms of pots, remember you need plates underneath them to help protect the plant and any surface they are on. You might not want something too heavy, otherwise you may not be able to move it in the future, so consider putting wheels beneath the pots if you have a patio, balcony etc. There is a wide selection available both online and in garden centres.

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Compost and feeding Buy any multipurpose compost and then add perlite and LECA, which can help with drainage and moisture retention. With our changing climate and heatwaves, this can make a huge difference. Mix a slow-release fertiliser into the soil or feed plants with liquid plant food regularly. Coffee grounds Use coffee grounds as a natural fertiliser for outside plants. If you don’t drink coffee, just ask at your local coffee shop for leftover used grounds, which they may store separately from other food waste. Tools Gardening essentials are a trowel, secateurs, waterproof gardening gloves, a watering can, a shovel if you have a garden, and consider a gardening cushion or kneeling pad to protect your knees. Website: www.rosalinddavis.co.uk IG: @rosalindnldavis

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THE POWER OF LOCAL From food donations to your morning coffee, how a North London community is coming together to support Kentish Town Foodbank.

ood insecurity can happen more quickly than many of us realise. A sudden loss of income, an unexpected bill, insecure work or simply the rising cost of everyday life can be enough to leave someone struggling to put food on the table. For hundreds of people in the local community, Kentish Town Foodbank is there when that happens. Based in the heart of Kentish Town, the Foodbank provides emergency food to families, parents, children, older people and individuals experiencing difficult circumstances. But what happens here goes far beyond handing out food parcels. At its heart is a belief that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity. Visitors are welcomed into a warm, friendly and non-judgemental environment, where volunteers take the time to listen and, where possible, connect people with other organisations and sources of support. Demand has grown enormously in recent years, with children now making up a significant proportion of those receiving help. Behind every parcel is a different story: a family navigating a difficult period, a parent worrying about the next meal,

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or someone finding themselves in circumstances they never imagined. And behind the Foodbank is another community entirely. Local residents, volunteers, schools, churches, community groups and businesses all play their part, donating food and funds, giving their time and helping ensure support is there when somebody needs it.

HOW YOU CAN HELP There are plenty of ways to get involved, and even small contributions can make a difference. Donate food Essential items are always needed, with the Foodbank regularly sharing its most-needed products online. Make a donation Financial contributions help cover everything from the day-to-day running of the Foodbank to purchasing essential supplies when donations run low. Give your time Volunteers are at the heart of the operation, whether helping regularly or lending a hand when they can. Do something together Workplace challenges, bake sales, sponsored events and community fundraisers are all great ways to raise money while getting other people involved. Spread the word Perhaps the simplest of all. Talking about food insecurity and sharing information about the support available could help it reach someone who needs it. SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBOURS With Parliament Hill Café recently joining our North London neighbourhood, supporting the communities around us has become even more important.

Want to help? Scan below to visit Kentish Town Foodbank online and discover their latest list of most-needed items, volunteering opportunities and ways to donate.

Daisy Green is proud to support Kentish Town Foodbank with a monthly donation, alongside fundraising through our cafés. At the Parliament Hill trailer and Johnny Green in St John’s Wood, £1 from every takeaway coffee sold is donated to the Foodbank, helping turn something as simple as your morning coffee into support for somebody nearby. It’s a small part of a much bigger community effort and one we’re very happy to be part of.

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FOOD AND DRINK

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TURN OVER A NEW LEAF Roasted squash, crisp apple and bitter leaves make a very good case for keeping salads on the menu this autumn.

There’s a point every year when a light summer salad suddenly doesn’t quite cut it. The leaves are changing, the evenings are getting darker, and we want something with a little more substance. Luckily, autumn is particularly good at that. Squash comes into its own at this time of year, and roasting it brings out its natural sweetness. Pair that with the slightly bitter bite of radicchio, red endive and Castelfranco and you’ve got a very good starting point. Our new Butternut Autumn Leaves Salad does exactly that. Roasted butternut squash is tossed with the autumn leaves, finely sliced fennel, tart Granny Smith apple, shallots and fresh tarragon. Toasted hazelnuts add crunch, while a honey mustard and hazelnut oil vinaigrette brings everything together.

It’s sweet, sharp, bitter and nutty in all the right places – and proof that salad season certainly doesn’t have to end with summer. Find it on the new autumn/winter menu, with the option to add blue cheese, fried tofu or chicken. At Home: Roast wedges of butternut squash until golden and tender, then toss with whatever bitter leaves you can find, thinly sliced apple and fennel, and a handful of toasted hazelnuts. For a quick dressing, whisk together wholegrain mustard, honey, lemon juice and a splash of vinegar with a neutral oil – or hazelnut oil if you have it. Finish with fresh tarragon and eat as it is, or add blue cheese, crispy tofu or chicken to make it a little more substantial.

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COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH:

THE COFFIN Some cocktails are simply too good to leave behind.

We first introduced The Coffin last year, created to mark legendary British artist Maggi Hambling CBE’s 80th birthday. Now, with darker evenings drawing in, it’s making a very welcome return to Larry’s for autumn. Created with Hambling by head mixologist Salvatore Distefano and Daisy Green co-founder Tom Onions, The Coffin takes its starting point from the classic Hanky Panky, but swaps gin for two expressions of Laphroaig — Hambling’s favourite Islay whisky. The result is smoky, peaty and unapologetically strong, with sweet vermouth and Fernet Branca bringing bitterness and depth, and a house-made Special Brew syrup adding a slightly mischievous finish. In other words, very Maggi. And then there’s the name. The Coffin nods to Hambling’s long fascination with mortality and memory, as well as an old joke from her friend George Melly, who once suggested she’d go down in history as “Maggi Coffin Hambling” for painting friends and lovers even after their deaths. Dark, warming and with plenty of bite, it feels particularly at home at this time of year. We’re very glad to have it back.

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PAIRED WITH VASSE FELIX Vasse Felix brings more than 50 years of Western Australian winemaking to Ziggy Green for the latest edition of Paired.

There are some wine regions that feel as though they have always been there. Margaret River is not one of them. Its modern wine story is surprisingly young, and Vasse Felix was there right at the beginning. Founded by Dr Tom Cullity in 1967, Vasse Felix became the first commercial vineyard and winery in Margaret River, helping to prove that this remote corner of Western Australia had the potential to make genuinely world-class wine. More than half a century later, the region is now one of Australia’s most celebrated, particularly for Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Set just a few kilometres from the Indian Ocean, the estate’s vineyards are cooled by sea breezes and

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planted across the gravelly soils of Wilyabrup. The result is a style that tends to favour freshness, structure and elegance over the big, heavy Australian wines some might expect. Today, Vasse Felix is led in the winery by Virginia Willcock, who has spent almost two decades refining its distinctive house style. Chardonnay and Cabernet remain at the heart of the estate, with the former in particular helping to redefine what Australian Chardonnay can look like: bright, textured and complex rather than simply rich and oaky. This month, Vasse Felix joins us at Ziggy Green for the latest edition of our Paired supper series, bringing a line-up that travels through the estate’s different styles and expressions.

The evening begins with Idée Fixe Premier Brut 2021, before moving through two expressions of Chardonnay: Filius Chardonnay 2023 and Vasse Felix Chardonnay 2022. From there, the focus turns to Cabernet, with Filius Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 and Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, before finishing with Tom Cullity 2020, the estate’s flagship Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec blend, named after the man who planted the original vineyard. Six wines, one of Australia’s most important estates and a chance to taste your way through the place where Margaret River wine began.

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WILLUNGA (£140pp) Vasse Felix Filius Chardonnay 2023 A bright, modern Margaret River Chardonnay with white peach, citrus zest and a touch of flint. Crisp and mineral, with subtle oak, gentle texture and a fresh saline finish.

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ENGLISH SPARKLING SPECIAL NYETIMBER (£150pp) OUTSEPTEMBER D22

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GROSSET & MT HORROCKS (£140pp) 7 OCTOBER

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NYETIMBER FESTIVE PAIRING Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet-Sauvignon 2021 A juicy, polished Margaret River red blending ripe strawberry and raspberry fruit with soft tannins and a smooth, generous finish. Rich enough for colder evenings, but still fresh and balanced.

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SAME GRAPES, DIFFERENT WORLDS France and Australia go head-to-head at Audrey Green in a tasting designed to prove that where a wine comes from can completely change what ends up in your glass.

Wine can sometimes feel like a world full of rules, regions and words you’re somehow supposed to already understand. But one of the simplest, and most interesting, things about it is this: the same grape can taste completely different depending on where it is grown. That is the idea behind France vs Australia: Same Grapes, Different Worlds, coming to Audrey Green this October. Hosted by Charlotte Kristensen, aka London Wine Girl, the evening puts four wines side by side and asks one very simple question: can you taste the difference? First up is Chardonnay. One comes from the Adelaide Hills in Australia, the other from Burgundy in France. Both are made from exactly the same grape, but the climate, soil and winemaking traditions of each place give them very different personalities. Then it’s the turn of Syrah, or Shiraz, as it is better known in Australia. Again, the grape is the same, but this time Canberra District goes up against the Rhône, giving you the chance to compare two completely different expressions in real time. The wines will be served in pairs, with food alongside, so you can taste, compare and decide what you actually like without worrying too much about getting the “right” answer. You might find yourself drawn to something fresher and more restrained, 44

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“The same grape can taste completely different depending on where it is grown.”

TASTE THE DIFFERENCE France vs Australia Wine tasting at Audrey Green October 2026

or prefer something richer and more generous. You might even be surprised by which country you pick. And that’s really the point. Wine becomes much more interesting when you stop thinking about what you’re supposed to like and simply start noticing the differences. Four wines, two grapes, two countries, and a very good excuse to put your taste buds to the test.

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