Darling Magazine Kingston, Surbiton & Teddington Spring 2017

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Tennis by the Thames A private, friendly club for all ages in an idyllic location

At the Kingston Riverside Club we warmly welcome players of all standards and ages.

Our newly upgraded facilities include covered, floodlit courts enabling play throughout the year, a modern clubhouse with a bar, showers and changing rooms and a private car park for our members.

We offer two different types of court surfaces: Macadam hard courts for faster play and clay courts which are softer, limiting impact on ankle, knee and hip joints.

Why not pop in and see us – the entrance to the club is at the junction of Lower Ham Road and Lower Kings Road in Kingston.

Professional coaching for all levels of tennis players Children’s tennis camps during holidays Social tennis, events & tournaments Call 020 8546 5935

kingstonriversideclub.org info@kingstonriversideclub.org Lower Ham Road, Kingston, Surrey, KT2 5AJ

JinJin Chinese Restaurant & Bar • Contemporary Chinese Restaurant, by the River Thames in the centre of Kingston.

• An ideal venue for lunchtime meetings, socialising and fun-filled dinner parties. Take-away available.

• Specialising in authentic SiChuan and North China cuisine with a twist.

Unit 8, Charter Quay, 2 Wadbrook Street, Kingston KT1 1HR jinjinkingston.com | 020 8549 6638

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Cover: Jenny Blanc Photography by Cythare Cooper www.cythare.com Makeup by Amy Coode at Kristina Gasperas Makeup Artist

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editor’s letter

We are loving Teddington in this issue! Our Inspiring Woman, the celebrated interior designer Jenny Blanc, has her stunning showroom and UK head office on Teddington High Street.

We are also bringing you a snapshot of some of the best the High Street and Broad Street have to offer. There is an amazing collection of beautiful boutiques, gift shops and muchpraised cafés and restaurants - well worth a visit if you haven’t been for a while.

Spring is a busy time for wedding planning; perfect for us to feature fabulous local wedding suppliers who can make any bride’s day perfect. Now is also the time to treat your winter skin to a fabulous facial; we’ve tried and tested the hottest facial treatments you can enjoy locally. I know my mother would love these for Mother’s Day. Mental health is getting much needed focus by the government at the moment. We hope that our new columnist, Dr Mariette Jansen aka Dr De-Stress, will be able to help you by answering questions that are of concern to many, and Melissa James is doing her bit by singing for SANE, the mental health charity, to raise awareness and funds. The art scene is never dull in Kingston. The exhibition of the moment is Paul Mowatt’s, Artist in Residence at Kingston Museum, new works on Eadward Muybridge.

Predictions for bathroom design for 2017 by Bathroom Eleven and key interior trends for the rest of the house by Absolute Abode are bound to get the designer in you excited. Hope you enjoy the read!

Marja-Leena Toseland Editor | kingston@darlingmagazine.co.uk CONTENTS 5 6 8 11 13 13 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 32 37 37 39 40 41 43 44 45 46

Editor's letter Jenny Blanc - an internationally celebrated designer on your doorstep!

Teddington High Street and Broad Street Plan your wedding with the help of great local suppliers The secret is out in Canbury Gardens Enhancing the healing environment Heads up for a tasty night out Beauty reviews Feel the difference!

Where do I turn if my child misses out on their preferred school choice?

Will Kingston get its own arts centre?

Kingston’s unsung hero gets new exciting exhibits at the town museum Singing for sanity by Melissa James Inspiring the next generation of athletes with Weir Archer Academy Wills for business owners by Hart Brown Solicitors Surbiton has one of England's oldest boys' prep schools On the couch with Dr De-Stress Generation Z by Sandra Nardi Love Local Out and about with Darling's editor Spring fever - key trends from Absolute Abode Staywell charity What's trending in bathrooms for 2017 Cook's Corner - Easter recipe Pocket Homes arrive in Kingston The greatest flower show on earth by Valerie McBride-Munro What's On Paul Mendelson's bridge column Lyndsay Russell's Point of View

inspiring woman

Jenny BLANC

An internationally celebrated designer on your doorstep

by Marja-Leena Toseland

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're sitting pretty in Jenny Blanc’s beautifully composed Teddington showroom at her UK Head Office and design rooms on Teddington High Street.

Jenny has been at the helm of her award-winning interiors business for over twenty years, designing luxury homes both in the UK and Barbados, where her daughter Emma manages the business.

Jenny’s career in interior design started at Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, the two Michelin star rated restaurant and hotel near Oxford. Jenny and her then husband, Raymond Blanc, one of Britain’s most celebrated chefs, bought Le Manoir in 1981.

What was your role in creating and running Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons?

“When we went to view Le Manoir, Lady Cromwell, who owned it then, asked if we had the money to buy it.

I confidently replied ‘Yes, of course’ bending the truth a little as I had complete faith in us as a team being able to raise the money and together, create a wonderful success. We put together a proposal to a group of 25 or so customers from the original small restaurant in Oxford, such as Sir Tim Rice and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, 6

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inspiring woman to invest in the business. Raymond carried on creating his wonderful cuisine and I was involved in everything else that needed to be done with the mammoth task of transforming a private home into the quintessential English countryside hotel. I had a vision for how I wanted it to look and was lucky to have the help of a good friend, Michael Priest, who is an antiques dealer with impeccable taste. I decided each bedroom should be named after a flower and then decorated them according to the colour scheme of each flower.

The results were stunning. We both worked with great passion and incredibly long hours to create what was then a totally unique combination of a stunning country house hotel with a two Michelin starred Restaurant.”

When the marriage broke down Jenny carried on working in the business until Raymond’s new partner found the situation too difficult and Jenny decided to leave.

I’m curious to know how you came to choose Teddington as your UK base and showroom location?

“After I left Le Manoir I had no intention to start another business.

I was exhausted. It took my friend Chrissie Marshall three years to persuade me before we opened a showroom here” Jenny was living in Teddington with her new partner then.

“We started by creating a stunning showroom with beautiful, bespoke home accessories sourced from all around the world. The design side grew organically when I was asked to do a job here and another

there from people who bought our products and luckily our clients loved what we were doing! We grew steadily and within ten years we had earned the reputation as one of the top UK designers, having won several International Design Awards and established a fantastic client list including several celebrities.”

How did you get started in Barbados?

“I was introduced to Barbados by our design director, Sue Thomas Richardson, who started the business with us in Teddington and also happened to be Bajan.

Sue had worked for several years with one of the top designers in Barbados and was the perfect person to start the Barbados business with as she had knowledge of local craftsmen and contacts and really understood the Caribbean lifestyle with what fabrics and colours work in the Caribbean climate. So we opened a beautiful, bespoke showroom on the prestigious West Coast and it has been a real success story, as we get a lot of business in the UK from people who love our unique style out there.”

You’ve built a successful business in a very competitive market where creating the wow-factor and paying attention to detail are key. Were you born with this talent or what is the secret of your success?

making someone a great designer.

Although studying design and learning about the technical aspects is a great advantage, a natural skill for how to put things together and be creative is a must.

My natural love of design comes from my grandmother who was a very stylish lady. She bought a care home and built it into a beautiful place where I, as a child, remember admiring lovely decorative details such as beautiful brass fittings or how different textures and patterns flowed. Determination, which I also got from my grandmother, is the other key quality. I have always had to work really hard in my life so I don’t believe that success has anything to do with luck!”

“Design started almost as a hobby for me. I’m not formally trained. Talent or a ‘feel’ is key for darlingmagazine.co.uk SPRING 2017

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High Street & Broad Street are full of hidden gems

een on shopping locally at independent outlets? Head to Teddington! Home to gorgeous boutiques, gift shops, design showrooms and many award-winning restaurants and cafés, plus a wealth of everyday services too – from beauty, health and wellbeing, to buying and renovating homes..

The King’s Head pub is an award-winning local led by the charming Polly and her team. “Pop by to enjoy the large bar, inviting snugs, open fireplaces and a wonderful walled patio.

Our open kitchen shows we are serious about food – the menu features French brasserie dishes with an English pub twist, and everything is cooked from scratch. Our monthly-changing set menu showcases the seasonal ingredients, just £11.95 for two courses. Our drinks menu boasts an unrivalled wine list alongside some wonderfully esoteric craft ales and beers.”

132 High Street | 020 8287 0191 email: contact@lizrestaurant .co.uk

123 High Street | kingsheadteddington.com 020 3166 2900 For over 7 years Physio&Therapy London Ltd has been helping Teddington residents and those further afield to return to full health and achieve optimum fitness. As well as being a specialist in physiotherapy, sports massage, injury prevention and personal training, the clinic offers an array of complementary services including acupuncture, pregnancy massage, pilates, yoga and pelvic floor and core conditioning classes.

80 Broad Street 020 8943 2240 email: appointments@ physioandtherapylondon.co.uk tweet: @PhysioTW11, physioandtherapylondon.co.uk

Liz Restaurant & Bar is a new family-owned Italianthemed restaurant. Our aim is to serve the best quality seasonal food, served with the perfect choice of wine. Come and try our delicious tempura prawns with a glass of Riesling (our wine of the month for March). We are also available for private functions, parties and other events.

1of 1 is a design space specialising in contemporary art, fabulous mid-century glass and ceramics.

With exhibitions every 6 weeks, there is something for every home including bespoke & commissioned pieces. Looking for gifts? 1of1 stocks exclusive silver jewellery by local makers plus the 1of1 fashion brand, handmade in London. Open 7 days a week.

80 High Street | 020 8977 0080 email for bespoke enquiries : info@1of1design.co.uk 1of1design.co.uk

Teddington Carpet Centre A family-run business, established in 1962, Teddington Carpet Centre has been working for over 50 years to cater for everyone’s flooring needs. Our focus is always to provide the best service possible to all our customers. Our knowledgeable staff are expertly trained from planning to fitting our beautiful carpets, laminates and hard wood floorings. Our range also includes Amtico, Karndean and other luxury vinyl tiles. Smiles are free of charge and we will always do our best to help you choose your perfect new flooring.

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13 Broad Street | 020 8977 4562 | teddington-carpetcentre.co.uk

Mary's Living & Giving are charity shops with a difference.

Filled with stunning donations, carefully edited by incredible volunteers, these charity boutiques are a fantastic place to both shop and volunteer. Set up with the help of retail guru Mary Portas, and with the local community at its heart, Living & Giving is not just a shop but a place to inspire, share, create, meet and discover. Every item donated and sold funds the vital work at Save the Children.

59 High Street | jennyblanc.com | 020 8943 4144 Jenny Blanc specialises in creating beautiful, comfortable homes for its clients. With years of experience in interior design and lifestyle showrooms in London & Barbados offering the most exquisite, original items for the home, we are known for our expertise and excellent service.

93 High Street | 020 8977 0680 savethechildren.org.uk/get-involved/charity-shopping/ marys-living-and-giving/teddington The French Tarte This petit patisserie café in Teddington High Street might be tiny but packs a punch with the cakes at the counter worthy of a Parisian patisserie display. Croissants, classic croque monsieur, freshly made up baguettes and salads are served by a friendly, welcoming team.

Afternoon tea with classic scones, cream and jam - available by reservation only - £16.50 per head.

INTERIOR DESIGN: International design service; private homes, hotels & developments.

SHOWROOMS: Just Rooms service - decorate your home one room at a time with expert help from our talented showroom team. Beautiful fabrics & wallpapers, elegant furniture and lighting.

FINISHING TOUCHES: Fabulous accessories, mirrors and objects and much more to dress up your home or as gifts.

GIFTS: A unique collection of original items for all ages, gift wrapped for you.

At The Collecterie we seek out the unusual and the beautiful to fill this unique, independent shop with inspiring pieces to enhance your home. Furniture, homewares, decorative accessories, gifts and jewellery have been sourced from all over the world, complemented by a hand picked selection of vintage and antique items to create an original and eclectic collection.

79 High Street thecollecterie.com emmahutton.com 020 8973 0808

45 High Street | thefrenchtarte.co.uk | 020 8977 6063

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Wonderful Weddings with the help of local experts Kristina Gasperas Kristina Gasperas is a national award-winning makeup artist based in Richmond.

She specialises in bridal and special occasion makeup and hairstyling services as well as private makeup lessons. Kristina is very experienced in working with discerning clients across various age groups and skin tones catering for a variety of makeup styles. Her expert knowledge of corrective techniques, colour matching and anti-ageing techniques make her highly sought after by many brides and special occasion clients. With hundreds of testimonials and recommendations from happy clients, she prides herself in providing a very personal and friendly service.

The Wedding Industry Awards NATIONAL WINNER for Bridal Makeup

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Lake Thomas Wedding Cakes Lake Thomas Cakes is located in New Malden and has been creating quality, bespoke wedding cakes since 2007. We also make cupcakes, sweets, fudge and marshmallows for discerning customers. Our cakes are made to order and we work closely with the clients leading up to their special day ensuring that they receive a beautiful quality cake that also tastes delicious. There are many styles from traditional to quirky designs, as well as a selection of flavours. Why not book a complimentary consultation where you can sample some of our delights and assist in making your own design into reality? ltcakes.co.uk | 0777 4483219 | sales@ltcakes.co.uk

London Akoya Bring your dreams to life with the perfect dress. It’s your day…you deserve to have it your way! At London Akoya, we design and make an extensive range of bridal and occasion wear. Every dress is carefully designed by our team who are passionate about creating that wonderful bridal experience. The collections maintain focus on timeless, romantic shapes, enhanced with intricate hand-finished embellishments. Using only the highest quality chiffon, tulle and lace, our collections offer luxury and elegance. We also have an occasion wear collection with a broad range of styles and 126 colours to choose from, helping you to create your perfect style for any occasion. Customisation is available at an additional charge.

30-32 Eden Walk, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1BJ | 020 8546 9008

info@londonakoya.com londonakoya.com

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Psst! Have you heard there’s a new cafe opening in Canbury Gardens this Easter?

Freshly prepared with passion & quality: • Italian coffees • Artisan gelato and other sweet treats • Fresh sandwiches and salads Enjoy top quality refreshments at our unique, green location near the centre of Kingston by the bandstand in Canbury Gardens. More information at canburysecret.co.uk

Become part of the Canbury Secret community at crowdfunder.co.uk/canbury-secret

MOVING HOUSE?

Making a house your home ...and for whatever life brings The Riverside Centre, 40 High Street, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1HL Tel: 020 8974 7490 www.roselegal.co.uk

The secret is out!

community news

Disused toilet block in Kingston given a new lease of life

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provided a secluded spot for antisocial behaviour, it will be a smart, safe area to enjoy refreshments and socialise.

After spotting a disused toilet building near the bandstand, Filippo Selini and his wife started to develop an idea. Having worked on the “Canbury Secret” project for over a year, the plan is coming to fruition this Easter.

Canbury Secret , due to open during the Easter weekend this year, will be a seasonal kiosk café serving high quality refreshments and fine foods, especially Italian artisan coffee and ice cream, Gelato.

Breathing new life into the old toilet building will generate tangible benefits for the community, as it is a new, sustainable, independent business generating employment for local people and lease income for the council. Rather than being an eyesore and a “dark, secret corner” of the gardens, which has

The building and its surroundings will be uplifted by way of regeneration and security. “We have a passion for Italian coffee and fine, Italian style fresh food and want to make a difference in our community. We aim to create a home-away-from-home atmosphere and support local

ow many times have you been in Canbury Gardens wishing there was somewhere you could stop for refreshments by the river?

and independent suppliers when sourcing for our products.”

Filippo Selini

The café will benefit passers by, families out on a riverside walk, dog walkers, cyclists, boat race spectators and people attending concerts at the bandstand. It will be a calm, car-free, green place to meet up or stop for a coffee, away from the busy centre of Kingston. Pausa Italiana – a break Italian style.

Why not become part of the Canbury Secret community and sponsor our quest in improving Canbury Gardens?

See: crowdfunder.co.uk/canburysecret for the tasty rewards you can get! More info at: canburysecret.co.uk and facebook.com/canburysecret

Enhancing the healing environment Momentum joins forces with much-loved local children’s author Jacqueline Wilson for makeover at Kingston Hospital

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ame Jacqueline Wilson is the inspiration behind a beautiful new refurbishment of an Isolation Room on Sunshine Ward at Kingston Hospital, recently completed by local children’s charity Momentum.

Colourful images from books such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather now adorn the previously plain and clinical walls, thanks to £6,000 raised

by Newland House School in Twickenham.

The storyboard idea was a collaboration between Jacqueline Wilson and her illustrator Nick Sharratt, with local graphic

artist Tudor Morris (who as a teenager was supported by Momentum) assisting the project.

Dame Jacqueline Wilson said: “I'm so pleased and proud that Tudor has designed such a wonderful room using Nick Sharratt's illustrations from my books. If looking at the pictures gives a sick child some entertainment or comfort I shall be so happy.”

and Newland House School for making this makeover possible.”

To find out more visit: moment-um.org

Matron for Paediatrics, Sarah Shade, said: “Some of our children can spend several days in this room and an environment like this can really help the healing process. We are very grateful to Momentum darlingmagazine.co.uk SPRING 2017

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Fratelli’s – For the Authentic Italian Taste 57 Park Road, Kingston, KT2 6DB fratellidelicatessen.com 020 8549 8021 Fratelli Delicatessen is a restaurant, take-away café and deli all in one.

Alongside the variety of food available from our Deli counter we also offer a broad range of wines including some of the finest vintage Italian wine.

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Heads up for a TASTY NIGHT OUT Our editor dines at the recently revamped Queen’s Head on Richmond Road

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he gleaming and polished exterior of this majestic looking Victorian pub is an impressive sight and its stylish, yet homely, interior doesn’t let you down either. Very hygge*. I’ve never had a ‘local’, or a ‘home from home’ pub, but if I did, this could easily be mine. The only thing missing was a fire in the fireplace which, sadly, has been out of action since the renovations according to Diana, our charming waitress.

Since her recent trip to India, beef was off the menu for Lyndsay, even an unholy Hampshire sirloin steak couldn’t tempt her, so I decided to order this mighty meat dish; served with salsa verde, watercress salad, pickled shallot salad, house chips and priced at £24.00. Although not a great meat eater, I really enjoyed it with its charcoal sealed outer and tender, perfectly cooked to medium rare, inside.

I had invited our columnist Lyndsay to join me for dinner, and not just for her great taste in cocktails! She ordered a blueberry and lavender mojito and I settled for a winter sangria with rosemary. Both drinks were low in sugar which I loved, Lyndsay less so, but was impressed after adding more sugar to hers.

Lyndsay’s main of pot roasted Hake with white beans and chorizo (£14) was a succulent piece of fish served on a flavoursome bed of healthy beans.

The food menu had enough choices for vegetarian, fish and meat lovers; all perfect for our January mood of eating more nutritionally balanced and wholesome food.

The peanut parfait with caramelised banana and popcorn (£6) was a fun sounding combo, and didn’t disappoint although needed a dollop of cream to balance the dryness of peanuts. The treacle tart with Fuller's raspberry ripple ice cream (£6) was also a sweet choice, made irresistible with extra cream.

Our starters of Hazelnut crumbed goat’s cheese, baby artichoke, pickled girolles (wild mushrooms), watercress, truffle oil (£7.50) and London porter smoked salmon croquettes, tartare dressing (£6.50) were both generous portions.

Definitely a new way to enjoy goat’s cheese; an intense cheese dish which would benefit from being served with toast or bread. The salmon croquettes were fluffy and light inside with a delicious smoked salmon flavour.

The pudding menu would be difficult to ignore on any night and we needed no excuse.

Wines: Argentinian Cruz Alta Malbec, a robust wine was perfect with the steak and South African Merlot, smooth with fruity notes. * Danish; meaning nice, cozy, safe and familiar. queensheadkingston.co.uk darlingmagazine.co.uk SPRING 2017

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beauty reviews

If it's good enough for HOLLYWOOD...

Our editor tried the Fire & Ice Facial by iS Clinical

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favourite with the likes of Halle Berry and Gwyneth Paltrow, and best selling treatment at the Four Seasons, Beverley Hills. With an intro like this I had to find out what it could do to my drenched winter skin.

about. It didn’t feel too bad. A rejuvenating mask with antioxidants such as green tea and aloe vera followed in order to hydrate and sooth the skin. At the end a blend of cosmeceutical serums and creams completed the treatment.

The iS Clinical brand is available at in Harmony, Hampton Court; a lovely, tranquil place with a feel of the orient and the treatment menu of a top-notch medi-spa.

Wow! I was blown away by the smoothness of my skin afterwards. My stubborn lines, on my forehead especially, had disappeared and lines around my eyes seemed a lot finer. My skin is still looking and feeling hydrated and the deeper lines haven’t come back yet, a week after the treatment. See: inharmonyspiritbalance.co.uk

My therapist Ashley promised I would see amazing results even after one treatment (£80) although a course of three is recommended. This is an intensive resurfacing medi-facial using plant based pharmaceutical-grade ingredients - gentle on the skin but achieving maximum results.

After cleansing my skin, a powerful Intensive Resurfacing Masque, made with sugar cane extract which is a potent natural source of glycolic acid and retinol (vitamin A), was applied to my face and left for 5 minutes. This was a peel, but so gentle that no down time was needed. Ashley warned me that the removal method would feel quite hot but was nothing to worry

Zone FaceLift at the Little Holistic Oasis

Rosy is given the ultimate non-surgical facelift

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already knew I’d like Erica at A Little Holistic Oasis, when I saw she had cats on her doormat and Beethoven on her doorbell. But I didn’t know I was going to love her new Zone FaceLift treatment so much that, during the last stage of the treatment (the application of quartz crystal balls to your cheeks: sounds kooky, feels fantastic), I was working out how to arrange a gift treatment for my mum and my sister.

The Zone Facelift is a non-invasive anti-ageing treatment, designed by reflexologist to the stars Ziggie Bergman. Her programme only accepts master reflexologists and Erica at A Little Holistic Oasis is one of the first in SW London to train at the London School of Reflexology. It involves an holistic facial, facial reflexology and then the zone facelift.

As a practising Reiki Master, Erica can add either Reiki or reflexology into the treatment. Bliss.

For lasting effects, 6-12 treatments are recommended but after just one session my skin felt great and I felt absolutely fantastic – something a normal massage

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has never done. Erica’s treatment room may be a little holistic oasis, but the effect was giant. In Model Sophie Anderton’s words – I have “never experienced a treatment so spiritually healing yet effective!” alittleholisticoasis.co.uk

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Feel THE DIFFERENCE See the changes, love the experience!

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rica Ferrar has a keen interest in all things health, and what happens to our health and wellbeing when stress and illness strike.

Having qualified in reflexology, massage and reiki several years ago, Erica is now continuing her own professional development, as well as inspiring others to achieve their own happiness, good health and positivity.

“I have spent much time in situations where I have not been happy and eventually realised that it was affecting my moods, my relationships and ultimately my physical and psychological health. I realised that I needed to change my situation, beginning with my work. I opened A Little Holistic Oasis so that I could help others, as well as helping myself.

I have achieved more goals in the last three years than in the previous thirty. Remaining in a job where I was unhappy for so long was stifling my creativity, motivation and my personal development.

I am now releasing those selfimposed limitations, embracing change and conquering fears and, by facing them, my confidence and self-esteem have soared. Every day, I learn new skills and practices. It is my mission to help others do the same, so that you too can realise your true potential.

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empower you to understand and deal with stress and you will learn that having fun and relaxation are not luxuries, but essential tools in strengthening our personal resilience.

reducing fine lines and wrinkles and reducing facial puffiness by naturally removing toxins and fluid from the facial tissues. It makes you feel rejuvenated, energised, healthy and happy… and perhaps a tiny bit younger.”

As a Holistic Practitioner, I offer a range of reflexology, massage and Reiki therapies to promote energetic balance and relaxation. When I’m working as a Zone FaceLift practitioner, the holistic benefits of Facial reflexology with the relaxing beauty effects of a holistic facial treatment and advance anti-ageing facial massage are incorporated.

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Although we should not judge ourselves by how we look, undoubtedly our self-esteem and confidence is higher when we feel better about ourselves.

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The Zone FaceLift is the ultimate in “non-surgical facelift”, eliminating the need for Botox and fillers.

It works by releasing stress and tension from the face and, by naturally stimulating collagen and elastin,

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The chances of success in a School Appeal will very much depend upon the circumstances of each individual case. If your child has not been granted the school place of your choosing, the appeal process is open to all.

Infant School Appeals If you are looking to appeal a decision regarding your child’s allocated Infant School, parents should be aware that there are stringent rules regarding class size regulations. Infant classes are limited to 30 children and parents are likely to only be successful at an Infant School Appeal if an error

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The appeals process is a complex one and parents often find that the decisions made by the Local Authority to place their child in a certain school are not clearly explained. Taking legal advice at an early stage can increase your chances.

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Will Kingston get its own ARTS CENTRE? Our editor chats to artist Janie Harland, founder of FusionARTS

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FusionARTS on Eden Street, home to over 40 artists’ studios for over 13 years, needs to find a new space before the redevelopment of their building starts in 2019.

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FusionARTS was founded in 2004 by Janie. There were no decent workspaces in Kingston for small creative enterprises, so she sought out other artists who shared her vision for setting up a studio operation. Over the years it has supported 100s of artisans of all genres.

Kingston has truly excellent Art education - but historically tends to lose many of its graduates to the trendier East End. For many years, FusionARTS has housed University arts courses in a unique collaboration.

Janie tells me, “We are in talks with the council to find a new home for us while the redevelopment takes place; ideally a multi-use space accessible to the public with exhibition space, seminar rooms, coffee shop and artists' studios. Ambitious? Yes, but so was creating a town centre Artists' Studio Complex out of nothing. I’m confident.” fusionartsstudios.co.uk

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Kingston’s UNSUNG HERO gets new exciting exhibits at the town museum Do you know who Eadweard Muybridge was?

Darling editor visits Kingston Museum to find out

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ingston Museum’s very first Artist in Residence, photographer Paul Mowatt, has produced ten captivating works on Eadweard Muybridge; two pieces of video and eight photographic, these will show the human body in motion, through slow-motion, time-lapse, and stroboscopic photographic techniques.

Paul is trying to 'bridge' the gap from were Muybridge started with his scientific studies to where we are today with our modern technical ability to capture human motion using various techniques.

Muybridge saturated his subjects in harsh, midday, Californian sunshine and produced the world’s first electronic high speed shutter system, to achieve the amazing 'frozen in time' images of his subjects, which otherwise would have been impossible to photograph with the normal cameras of the day. He was the Stanley Kubrick of his day, always experimenting and modifying equipment in order to get the best possible results from it.

Paul is a perfect person for the job, not only as a celebrated photographer, but also as an admirer of Muybridge. He would also love to see a statue of this most amazing son of Kingston erected in his home town. Now, wouldn’t that be a great addition to the arty image Kingston is working on to raise for itself ?!

The Museum houses the world’s largest permanent collection on Muybridge*, who emigrated to America as a young man, returning to England to take up photography as a profession. He gained at least two patents for his inventions.

He returned to San Francisco and gained worldwide fame for his large works of Yosemite Valley. He was a pioneer in capturing motion using multiple cameras and developed zoopraxiscope, a device for projecting motion pictures, that pre-dated the flexible perforated film strip used in cinematography.

Muybridge returned to Kingston where he lived in the town centre for the last ten years of his life, before his death in 1904.

This extraordinary man’s life didn’t lack drama; in 1847 he shot dead his wife’s lover but was acquitted by a jury on the grounds that it was a crime of passion. He also faced a lot of objection for filming people naked in order to capture the body’s movement in its purest form.

Paul’s works on Muybridge will be on show at the museum from 20 January until 24 June.

Paul Mowatt with a late 1800s camera

If you haven’t visited the museum yet, this is a great reason to acquaint yourself with a fascinating part of our local history. *The collection was bequeathed to the Museum from Muybridge on his death.

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Singing for SANITY Melissa James tells Darling how the SING4SANE project started

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ast summer singer Melissa James invited a public crowd to join her to SING FOR SANE and record a charity single for mental health awareness.

about a person's mental struggles. I run a singing group at The Albert in Norbiton and, in October 2015, I invited these singers to sing backing vocals on "Live Again" at a concert. This was the seedling idea for SING4SANE and SANE became my charity to work with.

Can music change mental health perceptions?

Melissa with some of her Singsationals singing group in Norbiton.

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What Inspired the SING4SANE Charity Single?

The project was inspired by my song, "Live Again" which is

Music can help to say things that we’re otherwise afraid to say in conversation. People might recognise themselves in the “Live Again” story. This makes them feel “normal” and creates a “silent” connection. I want to challenge our ideas of mental health and our view of the word “mental”. We all have minds and we can all be affected at any time.

Download the SING4SANE single, “Live Again”, from iTunes, Amazon or GooglePlay. All sale proceeds go to SANE. For more information visit melissa-james.com

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Inspiring the next generation of ATHLETES Scott Mills, marathon runner and assistant coach at the Weir Archer Academy looks at MBE Jenny Archer's incredible career in sport

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n Monday 14th November 2016 at the Royal Borough of Kingston Sports Awards ceremony, one of the most prestigious awards in the borough was about to be presented to a very special person.

At an event that celebrated Kingston’s most successful athletes, coaches and sports clubs, it was no surprise to see Jenny Archer MBE of the Weir Archer Academy being awarded with the Eileen Gray Award.

The Eileen Gray Award is given to a coach or an athlete who has motivated and been an inspiration to others to reach their potential, something that Jenny has dedicated her entire life to.

From starting out as a PE teacher to breaking down gender barriers by not only becoming one of the first women working in professional football but also taming Wimbledon Football Club’s infamous FA Cup winning ‘Crazy Gang’ in the 1980s, Jenny has had an incredible career in sport spanning over 40 years.

Jenny has also coached one of Britain’s most decorated and successful athletes; David Weir to six Paralympic Gold and IPC World Championship medals and six London Marathon titles since the pair teamed up in 2002.

However, the awards or the accolades are not the driving force behind the success of this extremely hard-working coach; Jenny’s motivation comes from helping others and seeing her athletes achieve what some people perceive as unachievable goals. A prime example of what is the Weir Archer Academy.

When it was formed in 2013, both Jenny and David had a vision not only to improve participation rates in disabled sport but also to be a dominant feeder club for Paralympic athletes. Since then she has worked tirelessly every single day to make sure that her athletes realise their full potential and see their dreams come true.

Whether it’s rain, snow, sleet or shine, she will be at Richmond Park every morning without fail to train and support her athletes and also at Kingsmeadow Athletics track on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

You only have to go back as far as last year’s Paralympics in Rio to see the result of Jenny’s work with the likes of David Weir, Mo Jomni and Mickey Bushell MBE, all representing Great Britain.

For more information visit: weir-archer-academy.com

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There are, of course, alternatives to succession, most common is some form of sale as a going concern as this is likely to recover the most value from the business. Alternatives within this option include trade sale, which may be particularly appealing when no suitable successor can be found, or stock market floatation can be the best answer if external

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capital to finance growth is a priority. Similarly, a management buy-out financed by private equity funding can offer a compromise between transferring the shares of the family in an outright trade sale. There is always the option of liquidation and, finally, the option of doing nothing. Doing nothing is the least logical, the most costly and most destructive of all the options, yet it is by far the most popular.

If the planned alternative is succession, we would nearly always recommend that the current owners or the “Founder” should have in place a written succession plan which incorporates a step by step approach to dealing with the practical and psychological aspects of the transition process – in other words, a business will.

Succession Planning The business will can include as much detail as appropriate, (i) a detailed timetable that plots each phase of the Founder’s reduced participation in the business (ii) a timetable mapping out the chosen successor’s expanding role and responsibilities (iii) a map of the structure and the functioning of the management team after the transition.

In doing so, the Founder should ensure that everyone is involved in putting together this process, that a training process is established, that there is a plan for retirement of the Founder, and then that all the parties action the plan.

Successor Identity There is also the dilemma of whom to choose.

The eldest son, or where several children are in the frame, a first among equals. There may be daughters or in-laws, or indeed the hiring of professional managers to run the business which would of course provide a clear solution to the co-ownership problem. shop local

It is also recognised that over-promoting family members is ill-advised. It is not only damaging to the business, but, by putting any family member into a job that is beyond their capabilities, the business risks causing more alienation among family members, and destabilising more than just one promising career.

It is possible that some may not be up for the job at the moment, but they could grow into it in the future. A good option for a potential successor is to look to gain career experience outside of the family business to develop the skills needed for the role they will play when they eventually join.

The next generation A willingness of family company owners to plan for their succession is often a decisive factor in determining whether the business survives or fails. Some argue that family firms should never be put in the hands of the Founder’s children, and that the more successful the Founder and the larger the company the less likely that the children will be capable of running it. But there are many examples of highly profitable and well run family firms, both public and private, which have remained in family ownership for generations.

A family is a complex organism and a business is a complex entity. Putting the two together will always have its challenges and passing a family business on to the next generation equally so. As for the business will, well one could say it is in fact less about inheriting and more about promoting.

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England's oldest boys' prep schools Darling editor meets Headmaster Kevin Doble in his study at Shrewsbury House School Is it necessary that single sex education survives in today’s world where gender equality in all areas is increasingly important?

“Before I came to Shrewsbury House, the relatively rural schools in which I taught were all co-ed, presenting a more natural environment that mirrored the world at large. South West London and her neighbouring counties, boast an unparalleled concentration of world-class boys' schools in which

dence and academic acceleration in classes. In single sex schools, the boys are less inhibited and are more liable to 'have a go', allowing for the necessary acceleration. I do believe that a co-ed environment is beneficial later, especially in the Sixth Form.”

How is the move by many independent boys' senior schools towards 11+ intake changing the future for prep schools?

“Given how hugely impressionable they are, I strongly believe that boys benefit from staying in a prep-school until they are 13.

Being a child in a familiar and nurturing environment, where they can stretch their wings, take risks and make mistakes, and learn that it’s perfectly fine to fail occasionally, is what builds confidence.

The upper years, 7 and 8, give our boys a change to take on new, significant responsibilities as seniors whilst still being children.”

the levels of educational and academic aspirations are extraordinary. In order for boys better to thrive, the dynamics within these schools need to be considered carefully, especially for boys between the ages of 7 and 13.

Emotional intelligence matures and develops earlier in girls. Between the ages of 9 and 13, boys tend to lag behind girls in social skills and their relative immaturity can impact on their confi-

What qualities does an outstanding school have?

What are your thoughts on tutoring?

“In my opinion there is a very real danger of children being overtutored and having their creativity undermined. In assessment situations this may mean that they are not prepared to back their own instincts due to their fear of 'not getting it right'. Tutoring can be very successful when used to address a need over a short period if delivered following the SMART principle: specific, manageable, attainable, realistic and target driven.” shrewsburyhouse.net

“What we take with us when leaving school cannot just be academic results and sporting and arts achievements. Critically important are the ability and confidence to be creative in both social and work situations. A great school prepares its students to be balanced, assured, open-minded and adaptive throughout their lives.” darlingmagazine.co.uk SPRING 2017

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Dr Mariette Jansen

On the couch with Dr DE-STRESS Does your life feel like a struggle?

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Your goals need to be realistic, and your motivation will get you through. Your goal is external. For you it could be your target weight and exercise achievement, like running a 10K. You will achieve that if you know your emotional motivator, the underlying reason why you wanted the change. Is it because you want to be an active and fun grandmother? Or do you want to lift your self-esteem and confidence by looking fitter?

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5. Age Restrictions - Google/YouTube collect 6. Set up a shared Gmail account to review the user data, be aware for kids under 13. steps along the creative process.

6. Set up a shared Gmail account to review the Sylvie Garvey Computer steps along -the creative Specialist process.

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Tracey Mason, Cythare Cooper, Marie F Turner and Marja-Leena Toseland

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Patricia Campbell-Parker, Kish Modasia, Charmaine Mace (regional director), Nina Hayden, Elaine Jones, Valerie McBride-Munro and Penny Waite

Gwen Claassen, Elena Romanove, Dalia Sreideriene and Teresa Sanders Organisers: Krishna and Mehul Patel, Freddi Gossain, Anil and Sadhna Gupta, Sam Gossain

KINGSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GATHERED TO WATCH ALL MY SONS AT ROSE THEATRE

John Azah (CEO of Kingston Racial Equality Council), John Gower, Rosy Jones and Karine Torr

Chris Conneely and Andrew Fitzgerald, both from Kingston Grammar School

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David Curzon (husband to our Ascot editori), Karine Patricia Campbell-Barker, our editor, Mariette Jansen and Charmaine Mace Torr, Marja-Leena Toseland and Philippa Hennessy David Curzon (husband to our Ascot editori), Karine Patricia Campbell-Barker, our editor, Mariette Torr, Marja-Leena Toseland and Philippa Hennessy Jansen and Charmaine Mace

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Pamela Gregory (Hannibal Brown), Josh Read and Zara Elliott and Malory Torr Judy King Pamela Gregory (Hannibal Brown), Josh Read and Zara Elliott and Malory Torr BHUTI Judy King IN RICHMOND HILL - FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY

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THE VICTORIA FOUNDATION WINTER BALL AT TWICKENHAM HOME OF RUGBY KINC

Rachel Smith (Mrs Vince Cable) Diana Buraka and VInce Cable

Isabel Neuwirth, Michael Shelton, winner of the diamond raffle, Mayor of Richmond, Cllr David Linnette

CELEBRATING LYNDSAY'S BIRTHDAY AND RETURN FROM INDIA

Diana Buraka - an exceptional tango dancer entetained the guests

Lorna Votier, Development Director and Christopher Durkin, MC

SIMONE KAY'S ART AT CornerHOUSE

Annabel Sendles-White, Shahinoor Kanji, Lyndsay Russell, Alex van den Bosch and Praveen Kothakota

Mayor of Kingston, Cllr Geoff Austin, Simone Kay and the Mayoress

KINGSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FESTIVE LUNCH AT KINGSTON LODGE HOTEL

Jerry Irving, CEO of Chamber of Commerce and Anthony Weeks

Amanda McLoughlin, Louise Wood and Lorna Giffin

Marja-Leena Toseland, Cllr Rowena Bass and Sarah Cornes

AT THE WILLOW HEALTH RESTAURANT

Sean Arulrajah, Wendy McFarlane and Peter Lynagh

Ped Millichimp, Marja-Leena Toseland and Josh Zappacosta

Matt Ward (YouCreative Rebel) and Justine Elton from Sartorial with her Christmas sale at the Albert

PORTELLI FITNESS EVENING AT VALLEBONA, WIMBLEDON KINC

Gilly Razvi, Naoko Vallebona and Eamon Razvi Helen Barrow, Ignacio Portelli, Andrew Barrow and Gemma Forland

MUYBRIDGE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL AT ROSE THEATRE

Dora Aram, Ignacio Portelli and Zaira Acevski Susannah Collier, Katie Keeling and Suzy Ward

GIN TASTING AT NO 97 ON MAPLE ROAD

Susan Brambleby, Linda Richards, Luke Whitelock and Katerina Damcova

Sam Berry (owner of No97), Mikul Kalyan from Martin Millers' Gin and Jerry Irving

Winner Ruggardo Dalla Santa

PARTY TIME AT DAVID LLOYD KINGSTON

Olivia Berntsson, Mike Whitehouse (Club Manager) and Roza Panah

Mayor Geoff Austin, Lorna Votier from the Victoria Foundation and Mayoress Sheila Austin

Sam and Chante Gibson, singer

Breege Doyle and Shobha Sait

THE REALLY HELPFUL CLUB COOKED UP A STORM WITH MASTERCHEF FINALIST

Teresa Eden and Shona Barr Caroline Edwards and Sarah Austin (The Really Helpful Club) with Paul Bogle (2015 Masterchef finalist)

Rina Lynch, Brian Lynch, Mike Smith, Dominique Hainebach and Louita Gericke

ODEON KINGSTON OPENED LUXURY CINEMA - SCREEN 15

Anna Farrow and Ellie (Odeon, marketing team)

Chris Lynn, Charlie Smith and Sophie Lloyd

Charlotte Veale, Julie Hooson and Karen Wheatley from Kingston College

CLARINS BEAUTY EVENT AT JOHN LEWIS

Sara Whitman, Emma Cox and Carne Stagg

Tricia Day, Frances Bermingham, Ali Leask and Shirley D'Arcy - all from Liles Morris Michelle Peters and Dessi Giorgieva

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Marja-Leena Toseland, Fiona Jeffery and Roger James

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SPRING FEVER Some key trends from Absolute Abode

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ith the weather warming up let’s bring the outside in! Natural, bamboo and the jungle are big themes this season. Pantone’s Colour of the Year, ‘greenery’ says it all – house plants are back in a big way! Pair natural materials like concrete and bamboo with linens and cottons to create a cool jungle vibe.

Bring the garden inside with gorgeous concrete pots, and why not hang them to create visual layers in your home?

Art deco inspired gentle blush, grey, soft brass and marble offer a gorgeous luxe look for your bedroom or living areas. Sophisticated glamour abounds.

Velvet, linen and soft cotton textures for cushions and throws create a stunning look and feel fabulous.

To nourish your body as well as your soul, try our delicious spring menu, with specials packed full of healthy and nutritious ingredients. Maria, our fabulous baker, will enthrall you with delicious home baked treats. Don’t worry, you’ll find gluten free and vegan choices like our vegan chocolate fudge cake!

We also serve delicious ‘small plates’ as well as our mains all afternoon and evening on Thursdays and Fridays, so why not pop in for a glass of wine and nibble after work?

If you’d like us to help you realise the vision you have for your home, one of our interior designers would love to offer you a complimentary consultation over a coffee to understand your requirements. We can work with you to advise on redecoration through to full home renovations.

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Identifying

loneliness and isolation

Staywell has helped over 60s for over 70 years

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ver the years, Staywell has provided the older residents of the Royal Borough of Kingston with quality assured information and advice on a wide range of subjects, including money, pensions and benefits, health and community care, housing, transport and support at home. But while the queries may initially seem to be about getting some practical information, our well trained advisers frequently find there is a far deeper issue of loneliness and isolation at play.

Loneliness is not the same as social isolation – which is broadly defined as the absence of social contact – but social isolation can contribute to feelings of loneliness. People who are lonely often want human contact, but their state of mind can make it more difficult to connect with other people. Research shows

that social isolation and loneliness are often associated with depression, poor health and chronic illness.

It can feel difficult to take the first step, but there are a lot of organisations around, including Staywell, that can provide a whole range of social interactions from things as low-key as a regular fortnightly phone call from the same person, to lunches and teas, social clubs and activity groups. That first step can really boost a person’s confidence, and help them on their way to enjoying a more socially active and therefore fulfilling life.

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Bradbury which opened him up to a far wider social life, ‘From the day I joined The Bradbury my life has completely changed.’

Sadly, Trevor recently passed away, and Bradbury Manager, Laura O’Brien said, Trevor certainly made the most of his time here at The Bradbury, and we all miss him but I know he would still want his sentiments about the centre to be shared.

He really loved coming here, and we loved seeing him.’

If you or someone you know could do with a little company, whether it’s a regular friendly phone call, or getting out to a social centre, contact our advice line on: 020 8408 8170 Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 4.30pm If you have a couple of hours a week to spare, and would like to volunteer, we’d love to hear from you. email: hello@staywellservices.org.uk or call 020 8942 8256.

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What’s trending in

BATHROOMS for 2017?

Jasmine Shaddock met with Johanna Flores, lead design expert at Bathroom Eleven, to hear her predictions for 2017

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t Bathroom Eleven, we are always looking ahead to the next year and the latest design trends for our Luxury Designer Bathrooms. We are still seeing a great interest in natural influences using materials like wood and marble. Adding something natural into a bathroom has always been a great way of making a space feel calm. The natural design element will definitely continue into 2017 being designed in more modern, minimalistic bathrooms or to give more classic ideas a contemporary update. Henry Holland also pioneered the emersion of the 70s style jungle green colour palette.

This late bloomer trend will have much more room to grow in 2017 – especially with a heavier emphasis on statement colours.

We love to use striking colours in inventive and interesting ways in our bathrooms. We want our clients to be bold and let their personalities shine in their choice of colour in their room. This is something that we will take into 2017 and give a fresh new twist.

2016 saw a rise in popularity for metallic finishes from taps to mirrors, and it seems that there is no sign of this trend slowing down.

Two influential bathroom companies have released rose gold colour ranges that we think are going to be a real hit.

The new ranges from Porcelanosa and Zuchetti in this finish are so

beautiful that it’s hard to believe that they will not become more and more popular in 2017.

Tiling will also see a huge advancement in designs for tiled areas thanks to a very exciting new product from Porcelanosa. Full height tiles from Porcelanosa will be available in 2017 and will come in sizes of 120x250cm and 100x300cm.

This could be a game changer as we could tile an entire shower area without any grouting at all, which would give designers and clients a much more beautiful seamless option for finishing their bathrooms and a practical one at the same time.

From a design perspective, these tiles will look incredibly luxurious and create clean lines across the whole bathroom – particularly good for a minimalist finish.

For more advice on designing your dream bathroom, get in touch with our team of expert designers. bathroomeleven.co.uk darlingmagazine.co.uk SPRING 2017

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cook's corner

Torta Pasqualina

Fancy something different this Easter?

Carefully make four large holes in the spinach mixture with a spoon, big enough to take an entire egg each.

Cut an 18cm circle out of the second sheet of puff pastry.

Place it carefully over the top of the mixture, and use a sharp knife to score a cross in the pastry over the eggs so that when you come to cut the pie you will cut the eggs in half.

Beat the remaining egg with a fork and paint the disc of pastry with it. Gently fold down the edges of the pastry lining to join up with the disk and seal the pie. Paint the top of the pie with the beaten egg and put the whole thing in the fridge for 30 minutes.

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orta Pasqualina, or Easter Pie, is a well-known Italian Easter tradition.

Originally from Liguria, in northwest Italy, it’s now popular all over the peninsula.

The most important aspect of the Torta Pasqualina is the eggs baked inside. When you cut the pie you should see the egg sliced through the middle in what’s a beautiful and festive effect. To help with this, I always score a cross in the top of the pie so that you can see where to cut.

Ingredients 800g of spinach 500g of ricotta cheese 6 eggs 2 sheets of puff pastry salt and black pepper

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Method Wash the spinach leaves carefully and boil in plenty of water on low heat for 15 minutes.

When the spinach has cooled down, put it into a blender and whizz for a few seconds to chop it into small pieces. Alternatively, you could do this with a knife. Then, in a bowl, mix the spinach with the ricotta cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix in one egg.

Butter a deep 20cm cake tin and line it with one of the sheets of puff pastry. Pour in the spinach mixture and transfer the tin to the fridge to chill for about 30 minutes.

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While the pie is in the fridge, preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4.

Remove the pie from the fridge and, if you want to, score a pattern on the top of the pie with a sharp knife. Make a small hole in the centre of the pie with the knife, paint one final layer of beaten egg on the top, and bake it in the oven for an hour.

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POCKET HOMES arrive in Kingston 26 one and two bedroom homes coming soon on Cowleaze Road

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nnovative housing developer Pocket Living is building its first scheme in Kingston.

Pocket has been building compact homes across London for well over a decade. Their homes are carefully designed from the inside out for the way Londoners live today. Pocket apartments are for local people to own and enjoy living in (not investors), and thanks to the fantastic roof terrace, homeowners can quickly form a strong community.

The new homes are on Cowleaze Road, just three minutes from Kingston Station, and will provide 21 one bedroom apartments and 5 two bedroom apartments.

The handsome four storey brick building has been designed by award-winning architects Haworth Tompkins. There is a spacious roof terrace for all residents to enjoy and well-designed landscaping in the communal areas. Striking supergraphics guide you around the interior and there is ample secure cycle storage. The apartments have been thought-

fully designed with fully fitted kitchens, wetroom bathrooms and clever storage solutions.

These homes launch for sale in March, with the building completing later this year.

Pocket’s one bed homes are sold at a 20% discount to the local market price, because they’re just for first time buyers. These apartments enable young professionals from the local area to put down roots and get onto the property ladder.

To register your interest sign up at pocketliving.com or call the Pocket Sales team on 0203 713 9278.

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The greatest flower show on earth

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f the Brexit effect has struck this year’s Chelsea Flower Show with a reduction in the number of really big and expensive show gardens in Main Avenue then there’s a great excitement brewing with the new and expanding categories of smaller offerings in both the Fresh and Artisan categories. These smaller creations by relatively new designers are just the right size and shape for us to try ideas in our own back gardens.

There is one large show garden that is not being judged called ‘The Greening of Grey Britain’ designed by Nigel Dunnett. He aims to show that gardens are not just cosmetic - that they’re deadly serious for healthy cities. His exhibit will feature a full-scale

shade tolerant plants, plant apartment block with accessible society birthday celebrations, balconies, together with small specialist plants with whimsical scale private spaces, bringing floral recreations of fact and people and nature together even fancy – it’s all going on in the in the most challenging places. marquee...

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What's on?

KINGSTON Dementia Friends Sessions 6 March, 3 April and 8 May, 12-1pm John Lewis, Kingston Community Room, 1st floor (behind the opticians) dementiafriends.org.uk (to book your place) Elena Ferrante’s My Brilliant Friend 7pm, performance at 8pm Best seats and a pre-show talk by Robert O'Dowd, CEO, Rose Theatre and Jerry Gunn, Director of Development.

Drinks and canapés before the performance and during the interval.

Rose Theatre £50 per person reallyhelpfulclub.com/event Escape the cage of Age workshop by Intelligent Ageing 18 March, 10am - 4pm For any 50+ person, who wants to create the life they are meant to live with Dr Mariette Jansen The Willow, 16 The Triangle, Norbiton, KT1 3RT £247 eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-toescape-the-cage-of-age-a-life-changingday-tickets-31754921826 For more info call: 07967 717 131 National Theatre Live at Kingston Grammar School 9 March, 7pm: Hedda Gabler 6 April, 7pm: Twelfth Night 2o April, 7pm: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead Tickets for all performances £15 michaelfrayntheatre.com Kingston May Merrie 1 May Family entertainment, music, dance and magic.

Throughout Kingston town centre Artist in Residence, Paul Mowatt's new works of Eadward Muybridge Until 24 June Kingston Museum kingston.gov.uk/museum Yoga and Vegan Festival 25 March, 9:15am-4pm Guildhall, High Street, Kingston, KT1 1EU. £5 yogific.com/kingston-yoga-and-veganfest/ Rose Theatre Danny Link, 'We Find a Way': Exhibition , 7 Apr - 1 Jun

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Bring on the Bollywood 25 - 28 May Full listing and tickets at rosetheatrekingston.org SURBITON Exhibition by photographer Cythare Cooper 5 March - 2 April Gala Night 7 March, 7-9pm The CornerHOUSE, thech.org The Freshwater Sardine Festival 7 May, 1 - 6pm Surbiton Food Festival, Village Fete and Sports Day 7 - 21 May seethingwells.org TEDDINGTON Live Jazz Sunday Lunch Sundays from 5 March The Wharf, Teddington £26.50 thewharfteddington.com/events/sundayjazz-lunch/ The Cat's Meow, a Teddington Theatre Club production 12 - 18 March Hampton Hill Theatre Tickets from £12 teddingtontheatreclub.org.uk In the Footsteps Walk Talk using maps, architectural drawings and photographs to trace the timeline of the site, and a walk around Normansfield site. The Langdon Down Centre 22 April 10:30 - 12:30. £10 London Potters Local Fair Normansfield Theatre, Teddington 4-5 March. Free Concert: Hampton Choral Society “Feel the Spirit” John Rutter and other music 11 March, 7:30 - 9:30 pm. £12.50 langdondowncentre.org.uk/events/ HAMPTON COURT Florimania Celebrating 500 years of Hampton Court Palace Hampton Court Palace Mother’s Day Weekend 24-26 March £8.25 / £4.15 Family ticket £21.25 Power and Performance Festival Tickets £15/£13 members, 3 events £36.

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Talk by historian Lauren Johnson Hampton Court Palace Tues 28 March, 6:30-8pm Plays of Persuasion Hampton Court Palace Tues 25 April, 6:30-8pm Sacred Music and the Reformation Hampton Court Palace Weds 10 May, 6:30-8pm Playing the fool: Talk by historian Dr Suzannah Lipscomb Hampton Court Palace Tues 23 May, 6:30-8pm www.hrp.org.uk EASTER Easter at Ham House 1 - 13 April Art activities, storytelling, spring trail and a range of 50 activities.

Easter egg trail 14 - 16 April, 10am-4:30pm Special trail around the gardens to win a Cadbury Easter bunny, plus art activities and storytelling. £3 nationaltrust.org.uk/events/c1a86832-04da49a1-8495-d197e72ed2c7/pages/details Children’s Easter Tennis Courses 3 - 14 April Teddington Lawn Tennis Club £97.50 per week £21.50 per day (nonmembers) clubspark.lta.org.uk/teddingtonlawntennisclub/Coaching/Juniorcoaching The Kids' Cookery Workshops Bentalls Centre, Easter Holidays fenwick.co.uk/stores/events Palm Sunday family service and donkey rides 9 April, 9:15 Procession with donkey to St Andrew's Church down St Mark’s Hill followed by Choral Eucharist with Sunday club St Mark's and St Andrew’s Churches, Surbiton. surbitonchurch.org.uk Good Friday Procession of Witness, followed by Easter Vigil 14 April, 10am Teddington Memorial Hospital teddingtonchurches.org.uk/cttdiary. htm#April_2017

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If it does not,- will declarer Q♦ falls, cannot profitably another spade win. must play a third round and hope that West - who cannot profitably play another spade - will win. aceoftrumps.com aceoftrumps.com darlingmagazine.co.uk SPRING 2017

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Take a GROWN-UP GAP BREAK because every day is a school day knocked off a few thousand rupees for good measure.

Trust the Universe and it will look after you.

SECOND STOP: Udaipur - Volunteering at Animal Rescue. Bitten by an over-zealous puppy I had to get a hospital rabies jab urgently - and was certain the shifty looking auto-rickshaw driver would overcharge me. Instead, he translated at reception, sat an hour with me in the waiting room, and insisted on being in the surgery to distract me from the painful injection.

No taxi charge. Don’t judge people.

I

’m writing this month’s column with meditative affirmation music playing in the background. “I am serene and calm…Surprisingly true. Having just survived travelling solo round India for 7 weeks, I gained some lessons maybe worth sharing?

FIRST STOP: The Pushkar Camel Fair. ll.30pm my taxi driver is about to give up looking for my camp-style pop hotel. It had popped. Disappeared. I had feared India would be a roller-coaster - time to ride it. So, when Amit, the manager of another resort, insisted we rest and have a chai whilst his staff tried to find my missing camp, I ignored any possible ulterior motives, took a deep breath, and the kind offer. His establishment was actually far superior. Unlike my booking, the Risala Resort had a pool (stunning, overlooking the desert, right outside my tent). He also threw in free transport into town, all meals and

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THIRD STOP: Goa. A lift from the north back to my beach hut 95 km away was another adventure. The biker who offered me a free ride, shoved me on a local bus when his motor broke down. Only a pound in my pocket, and travelling in the wrong direction. Freak out. But, the bus-ride ended in a city where there was actually money in the cashpoints (the November Indian bank crisis meant everyone was scrambling for notes and limited to £22 a day). I took out £100 on the kindness of the guard. Enough to now stop off at the famous Anjuna market on the way home, where I blissfully re-distributed the rupees to the starved-for-business stall holders, and came home with a second suitcase.

Don’t panic - go with the flow.

Ah, the final affirmation on the mediation tape is saying, “Life is good.” Wrong. With the right attitude, it’s amazing.

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