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COMING UP ROSES On Leopold Rd

“I DON’T”

Lisa’s Divorce Tips

ALL’S FAIR

Summer On The Common

THREE LITTLE KITTENS Laura’s Pet Project

FERTILITY The Sing Sing Way

ANDY WHO?

C’mon Laura, C’mon Heather!

QUEEN OF CAKES Faiza Hasan

GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT New From Grip

PLUS: Editor’s Pick – The Orangerie; Sell Or Stay, Jason The Builder; Sport Science Gives Kids Go; Things To Know When Buying & Selling; Wardrobes With Open Plan; Big Charity Golf Day for Nelson; Pilates For You; Something In The Water - Drink To Your Health; Roadworthy With Team Land Rover; Rampin’ Up The Glampin’

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In the summertime (when the weather’s fine!) our beautiful patch of London comes into its festive own - the expectant buzz on centre court, the cheers on Henman Hill (or Murray Mount – take your pick), the Fair on the Common, fresh faces and foreign accents in the high streets – and hasn’t it been a long time coming! To celebrate the sun, we’ve an issue packed with our best and brightest: Laura’s inspiring work for the RSPCA, Faiza’s tastiest cakes in town, Brian’s colourful debut in Leopold Road and Grip’s ‘Intelligent Nutrients” hair treats that are good enough to eat – literally! We’re sprucing up our homes with Jason and Neil and getting kids and adults out exercising with Pilates, golf, bootcamp and science for our kids.

Plus down-to-earth help for women’s health and wealth – Sing Sing (fertility), Lisa (money and divorce) and Alessandro’s magic water.

So much to see, so much to do, so few sunny days!

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Laura Morgan, RSPCA’s worthy Inspiring Woman of Wimbledon Our glittering young hopefuls at the Champs this year The fountain of youth? Alessandro Ferullo’s secret weapon Good enough to eat – new nutrients for your hair at Grip Lisa Conway-Hughes – D.I.V.O.R.C.E. with some tips Shawn Stone, our Dermalogica Queen Introducing creative baker, Faiza Hasan Brian Kirkby’s new flower emporium A chat with Team Land Rover From Harley Street to Wimbledon, Sing Sing talks fertility Lisa Lamberti straightens up with Pilates Local writer, Antonia Cridland with her ground breaking book Wimbledon Social Scenes – Out and About The Orangerie, check out how it measures up Europe’s biggest charity golf day Jenny Walker & Cliff Young get your kids moving and shaking Hart Brown tips for buying and selling – we need them!

To move or not to move – builder Jason Coetzee has some tips Neil Norton’s bespoke storage dreams All the fun of the fair 2013 Vintage cars roll into Cannizaro Darling Magazine Hotspots - get your copy here Important local info Paul Mendelson’s ever popular bridge column Diary page - What’s On for summer Classified page - special services Kate Greenhalgh hits Glasto

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inspiring woman

Getting Catty With Laura Morgan – branch manager RSPCA Wimbledon

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ow I came into this role is a real story of being in the right place at the right time. Prior to this, I worked in the city as a legal coordinator but desperately wanted to work for a charity. I decided to volunteer in my spare time until the right job came up.

I’d had a modest upbringing in Surrey with a variety of pets and knew I loved animals from a very young age, often cat napping with my cats or sitting in the rabbit hutch while my rabbit sat on my shoulder nuzzling my ear.

In 2008 I started volunteering as rehoming coordinator for the Wimbledon & District RSPCA. After six months, the perfect opportunity arose as the Branch’s charity shop manager so I finally left my full time city job. My time was split between managing the shop and re-homing, both can often be full time roles in themselves.

One of my proudest moments was being promoted to Branch Manager in May 2012. These days my job encompasses so many interesting things, no day is ever the same; one day I’ll be getting through my mound of paperwork, the next I’ll be getting up early to take cats to the vet or setting the trap for a stray.

With the dedication of our fantastic volunteers, we’re also able to host and attend more events and offer animal welfare advice and assistance to the public. This summer you’ll see us at various places including the Wimbledon Village Fair, the Stables Open Day and Pets at Home.

Working alongside Putney Animal Hospital, we see the everyday heartbreak of animals that have been injured, neglected and left to breed unnecessarily.

Pet neutering is something we're trying hard to tackle as often people leave their pets unneutered or let them have a ‘first’ litter. Unnecessary litters are a massive problem.

One unneutered cat can cause hundreds of offspring; all this can be avoided by a safe, simple operation.

Considering there is so much help out there it's frustrating that people still aren't listening.

Our neutering scheme offers help for those on low incomes or benefits and we also contribute to the C4 free neutering scheme cats.org.uk/c4 Last Autumn I captured three generations of cats

by Wimbledon Tennis grounds who were left to multiply. Sadly, this is not an uncommon story.

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inspiring woman The national RSPCA call centre (NCC) deals with a call every 10 seconds. Our inspectors went out to 13,925 complaints in 2012 in our region alone, that's about 38 per day!

I'm so excited about what we can achieve in the future. The ultimate aim is to open an animal rescue centre near Wimbledon and we’re now actively fundraising and requesting legacies of property for this.

What many people are unaware of is that there are about 170 RSPCA branches in England and Wales who operate on a local level, none receive any government or lottery funding and we all rely on public donations. At present, our Branch mainly deals with cats. Each new arrival can initially cost us at least £100 to health check, board and rehome via our private cattery pens and foster home network; we’ve still got a very steep mountain to climb to reduce the amount of unwanted animals in this area. We really are your local RSPCA.

As with every job there are ups and downs; being exposed to the animal cruelty that happens every day has to be the hardest thing I have to deal with.

The best part is working with some truly amazing people, knowing that the hard work we do will help animals who desperately need us. I now have two gorgeous rescue cats of my own who, despite being very nervous initially, are now happy and confident and make my home complete.

There are many ways people can help us from becoming a foster carer, adopting a rescue animal, volunteering in our shops and events or even donating while online shopping via EasyFundraising easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/ rspcawimbledon

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• For all Branch enquiries, to donate, foster or re-home T: 07944 308 169, E: rspca.wimbledonbranch@gmail.com or rspca-wimbledonanddistrict.org.uk • For emergencies or to report cruelty, call our Advice Line 0300 1234 999 or visit the RSPCA website at rspca.org.uk

tennis

HEATHER AND LAURA HEADING FOR THE TOP

By Richard Jones of Tennis Gallery Wimbledon

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omen’s tennis is changing, and it may not be too long before Britain has a champion in SW19.

As the tennis circus comes back to SW19, most experts expect Serena Williams to be holding the Ladies’ Singles trophy aloft come the first Saturday in July. If Serena successfully fights off the challenges of leading rivals Maria Sharapova, Victoria Azarenka and last year’s finalist Agnieszka Radwanska, she will claim her sixth Wimbledon crown and her sixteenth Grand Slam singles title, only two behind tennis legends Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert.

Look beyond this small group of established stars, however, and you find a promising group of young players including two of Britain’s finest prospects for over thirty years.

Not since Virginia Wade won the Centenary Championships in 1977, and was then a semi-finalist a year later, has Britain mounted a serious challenge for the Wimbledon Ladies’ Singles title.

Sue Barker - now the BBC’s lead tennis presenter also reached the semi-finals in the year of Wade’s victory, but at last we now have two young players capable of reaching the highest level.

Twenty-one year old Heather Watson hails from the Channel Island of Guernsey and in 2012 became the first British player to win a title on the WTA Tour for more than twenty years. She has a strong all-round game and a never-say-die attitude, the latter helping her to clinch that WTA title in Osaka, Japan after a gruelling three-hour final against Kai-Chen Chang of Chinese Taipei.

Heather has a bubbly personality and an infectious smile, proving that nice girls can be winners too.

Laura Robson

‘Heather and Laura are our finest prospects in over 30 years’ Earlier this year, Heather reached a career high ranking 39 before being sidelined by glandular fever. Her career progress to date has been fuelled by her friendly rivalry with fellow Brit Laura Robson, a Wimbledon resident who has also climbed into the world’s top forty this year. darlingmagazine.co.uk | jun-aug 2013

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Heather Watson

The contrast between the two British girls could not be more pronounced, both in terms of personality and style of play. Heather’s high-energy all round game is in sharp contrast to nineteen year old Laura’s hard-nosed power play which has enabled her to beat Grand Slam title winners Kim Clijsters, Li Na and Venus Williams in the last twelve months.

Laura was the Wimbledon junior girls champion in 2008 at just fourteen years of age, beating girls four years her senior. She also has the added confidence that comes with being an Olympic medal winner having won the Silver at London 2012 in partnership with Andy Murray.

Bright futures are predicted for both Heather and Laura, although some respected experts feel that Laura Robson is the name most likely to be inscribed on the famous Venus Rosewater Dish sooner rather than later. Whether or not this bold prediction proves to be correct, it is great for the Centre Court crowd and the British viewing public to have genuine world class women players to cheer on after such a long barren spell.

Photography by Michael Cole

The Tennis Gallery Wimbledon free app is the handy way to get reviews of all the latest tennis books and DVDs, news of tennis events and exhibitions, and feature stories on the personalities and places that make the sport great. The app is constantly being updated, and contains hundreds of great pieces of free content. Just download the Tennis Gallery Wimbledon free app to your iPhone, iPad or Android device right now and you’ll always be ahead of the game.

wellbeing

health rejuvenation

Alkaline water for and

By Alessandro Ferullo ‘Processing, treating, bottling, transporting, storing and piping, robs water of its vitality.’

If I told you that there is something that will give you beautiful glowing skin, diminish those fine lines and wrinkles, increase your energy level, and help your overall health, I bet you would listen and be interested. All the time, this fountain of youth has been right here in our everyday life. Yes, Water is the Fountain of Youth no matter how old you are!

So why are we not drinking enough water?

One reason is that although our tap water is safe to drink, it’s just not very nice.

Processing, treating, bottling, transporting, storing and piping, robs water of its vitality. Tap water also contains a subtle residue of chemicals used to make it safe – so it's safe to drink but not necessarily fit to drink.

The Nikken PiMag Waterfall is an affordable high quality water system that transforms the quality of your tap water into fresh, energised drinking water. This is water that tastes like a mountain stream and is specifically designed to produce water our body needs.

Firstly, it filters out the residues we don’t want – the chemicals, heavy metals, bacteria and other contaminants in tap water - to the highest levels, winning the Gold Standard from the Water Quality Association.

What sets this system apart is the next stage where it has been shown to 10

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increase the pH from tap water of 7 to 7.5pH to between 8.5 and 9.5pH. We have noticed that when families have the Waterfall on the kitchen counter, children are choosing to drink this water as they recognise how delicious it is and move away from sugared or chilled drinks that mask the taste of tap water.

Take the Taste Test. Come along and try it – Please call to try our water or come to one of our regular Wellness Talks: Antoinette Hotel, Wimbledon, 247-263 The Broadway, SW19 1SD Next dates: June 7th, June 21st, July 11th and July 25th Alessandro Ferullo Independent Wellness Consultant www.nikkenwellbeing.co.uk/info/ alessandroferullo tel: 07747 113305 email: alessandro@flowinghealth.co.uk

beauty

GET A GRIP WITH THE CROWD

Maeve McCrossan

Maeve McCrossan introduces Intelligent Nutrients

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f it’s good enough to put on your skin, it should be good enough to eat!

We all love a new product, don’t we? At Grip we constantly research new organic products coming onto the market, and this we believe, is the biggie!!!!

‘Intelligent Nutrients’ Founded by organics guru, Horst Rechelbacher. From lip glosses to hairsprays, these amazing products are based on the most scientific research and development of any organic product we have found. Nontoxic, vegan friendly, and gluten free. Awarded the highest rating in a ranking of natural and organic products, (9.5 out of 10) IN’s mission is: everything we put in and on our bodies, must be nutritious and safe.

Most I.N. products contain a super supplement known as INTELLIMUNE COMPLEX, a blend of cold pressed certified organic seed oils, (black cumin, pumpkin, red grape, raspberry and cranberry). Not only are these amazing products outstandingly effective, they are actually nutritious, and contain powerful antioxidants to fight free radicals, promote healthy cell

Grip team: Luciano, Maeve and Theo.

Shots are guava organic with IN High Shine Spray.

Spritzer cocktails with IN Perfect Hold hairspray, soda water and a twist.

Organic black sesame cracker canapes with IN Hair Styling Pommade certified organic.

Mauve’s lip gloss is IN Pink Hibiscus.

activity and growth and fight off the signs of premature aging.

Only certified FOOD GRADE ORGANIC ingredients are used and, as you can see, Theo (Head of Education and Training for IN UK), Luciano and Maeve are enjoying cocktails and canapés featuring IN products.

first! However, whereas most of the big brands will be adding about 1% Plant Stem Cell, IN uses 11%!!

IN are now developing amazing things with Plant Stem Cell technology. This is the future.

You will see conventional beauty houses introducing this into their products. You heard it in Darling

Grip Hair & Body Wimbledon Village SW19 4QN T: 020 8296 0210 E: wecanhelp@ griporganichairbody.co.uk www.griporganichairbody.co.uk

We have testers of all these wonderful products at Grip and would love you to come and try them.

Be amazed.

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money

D.I.V.O.R.C.E. Dramas

5 Financial Secrets You’re Never Told. By Lisa Conway-Hughes

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ivorce is amicable or not; complications, surprise expenses and lots of financial jargon don’t help an already stressful situation. Here are Lisa Conway-Hughes’ tips to help you make financially savvy choices: 1. Get informed and in control. In order to have an idea of where you stand financially after divorce you need to figure out your financial status as a married couple. Gather all of the documents relating to your assets and liabilities e.g. savings, investments, pensions and debts (mortgages and loans). Next, create a pre divorce budget plan and a post divorce budget plan – don’t forget to include all the possible income streams i.e. child benefit, if relevant.

2. Hire good professionals that you understand and trust. Regardless of your financial situation, you should speak to several legal and financial professionals to get the best guidance through the divorce process. Usually you will be offered a free consultation which will enable you to get a feel for who you like the most.

4. Debts. If your partner has run up debts in their name, then the money to settle these debts can only be taken from their share of the assets. However, if the debt is in joint names then you are both liable. It would be wise to check your credit rating to see how you are affected.

5. Common Law Wife. To be brief – THERE IS NO SUCH THING! It is an urban myth that if you are cohabiting but not married that you have the same rights as a spouse, even if you have children together.

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3. Don’t just automatically go for the family home. Most people underestimate the values of pensions, especially ones that come with guarantees e.g. final salary schemes. Although the family home may seem like the biggest asset, you need to consider if you will be able to afford the upkeep and also if you will have enough time/disposable income to make up your retirement shortfall. darlingmagazine.co.uk | jun-aug 2013 13

Creativity Topped with

Icing

Local cake maker Faiza Hasan gets our taste buds going

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he Cake Bar isn’t only my business but it is also my hobby.

My love for baking started at an early age. I found I had a passion for desserts and creating special moments for people around food. My inspiration came from my parents who have a keen eye for presentation.

I was born in Virginia, USA but I consider myself a global citizen having lived in other countries during my childhood. I graduated from Hood College with a double degree in Mass Communications and Art History, and began

my career in marketing and advertising in 2004. My love for the kitchen continued and I often used to make my colleagues baked goods for fun.

In 2010, I moved to London and created The Cake Bar. Being a resident and business owner in Wimbledon is a joy. The people are warm, friendly and have a sense of belonging which they have transferred onto me. It is the kind of neighbourhood where I look forward to planting my roots.

The Cake Bar regularly participates in neighbourhood and community events in and around London. My most recent partnership has been with Le Creuset in Wimbledon Village. I regularly hold demonstrations of various baked goods. It gives me a chance to meet my neighbours and showcase the simplicity of baking.

unique in its offering of allergy free, dairy free, egg free, gluten-free and sugar-free cakes.

The beauty of the cake is not only what it looks like on the outside but how it tastes. For me, nothing beats seeing a great, big, smile of delight on a client's face when they first see what I have created for them. Then, when they get to taste it, their obvious appreciation is enormously satisfying.

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Special Offer: Half price cut and colour Stephen was ‘Tony’ at Headmasters Wimbledon Village for 20 years and has now started up his new Project B Salon.

Tel: 02089465120 364 Coombe Lane www.projectbhair.com

Bloomin’ MARVELLOUS

new in town

Brian Kirkby, new florist on Leopold Rd WHEN DID YOU DISCOVER YOU HAD A TALENT FOR DESIGN AND FLOWERS? Working with flowers is all I have ever known.

From the age of 17, and completely by accident, I started working with flowers. I have had no official training but have watched other people and picked things up along the way, then added my own flair and design coming up with new styles and techniques. For the last 12 years I have worked for various florists in central London, and have been able to see so much! I have worked on large corporate events, luxurious weddings and even providing flowers to celebrities.

we have to offer! I also specialise in weddings and events and want to offer a bespoke service to brides and clients, and give them exactly what they want for their special day. I have made lots of amazing contacts whilst working in central London, from wedding stationary, to cakes, photographers, wedding planners etc, and would love to pass these contacts on to my customers. My favourite is working with brides and creating something they have only dreamed of and that is priceless to me!

Flowers by Brian Kirkby 32 Leopold Rd SW19 7BD 020 8946 6422 briankirkbyflowers.co.uk

WHY WIMBLEDON? I have always lived in the Wimbledon area, ever since moving to London 12 years ago. I love the area and when I decided I wanted my own business I knew it had to be here! I was so lucky to find this stunning shop on Leopold Road, a street that is a hidden gem and full of character. The locals and other traders made me feel so welcome, and people would come bursting into the shop to tell me how amazing it looked and how they loved the transformation! Slowly I am getting to know everyone, and enjoy seeing people returning to the shop week after week.

WHAT AMBITIONS DO YOU HAVE FOR THE SHOP AND THE LOCAL MARKET? I would love the shop to grow into a thriving florist, supplying the best quality flowers at reasonable prices. I import only the best flowers from Holland, and buy English produced flowers and plants from the market and would love all of Wimbledon and the surrounding areas to see what darlingmagazine.co.uk | jun-aug 2013 17

interview

Driven to deliver a better service

By Kathryn Murray-Bruce

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his week, I met with Michael Lang, Wimbledon Land Rover Service Centre Manager, to find out more about the services they offer and the team behind the success.

“The biggest part of our business is servicing, although we also do MOTs. As an authorised Land Rover service centre, the majority of our customers are Land Rover owners, but we’ll attend to any make of car – they’re all the same under the bonnet!”

“We also offer a reduced rate for non-Land Rover products along with a 20% labour discount for David Lloyd members.”

Meeting Michael and the team, it’s obvious they have a great rapport and want to give their customers the best possible experience.

“Our philosophy is simple: we like to treat whoever walks through the door the way we’d like to be treated. Unfortunately, a lot of garages don’t do that, which can make you feel uncomfortable.

With us, there are no airs and graces.” said Michael.

As a self-confessed car novice, who dreads the annual service and MOT merry-go-round, it’s refreshing to know that the team here speaks my language. Not only do they genuinely strive to create a welcoming environment, they also offer competitive price-matching and free collection and delivery anywhere in London.

Speaking with Michael, it’s clear that the magic formula lies in their culture and size.

“It’s all about the customer experience, the personal touch. Probably 8 out of 10 customers that ring up – you will know their voice or be able to quickly identify them. You normally get to speak to the same person or someone who knows what’s happening with your car, which is very important. Unfortunately, with larger garages, things are generally colder because you have to go through more layers, which results in the loss of friendliness and banter.”

As a testament to the quality of their end-to-end service, the team have been awarded Top 3 national ranking in the Land Rover Service Centre of the Year awards for the last 2 years.

I know where I’ll be going for my next service.

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Jack Fishwick (BSC,GSR,MSMA) Sport Performance & Rehabilitation Benefiting sporting ability, injury/post-operative recovery and treating chronic pain. Jack does a full functional analysis and investigation of your symptoms to tailor a rehabilitation programme suitable to your needs.

Look Good, Feel Good, Be Healthy

Gail Smeeth Japanese Hand Massage Gail works on acupressure points in your hands to reduce stress, induce deep relaxation, improve the circulation in the body and bring about balance.

Ideal for the elderly/frail.

There is no better time like now to start

Janice Everitt (MARH,MLCHOM,DHP) Homeopath Janice’s focus is on treating the person and not just the disease with a look at your physical, emotional and mental symptoms. Homeopathy can be used to treat virtually all concerns and provides the right support for your body.

I started Skin+Care in Wimbledon Village for everyone to have a place to nurture and protect their body, mind and spirit.

We are meant to be healthy and get the best out of life that we can, from the products we put on our skin, to what we eat and to the right therapists we use to support our health journey. Where to go?

Where to start? Who to listen to?

I have chosen a team of therapists who are experienced, good at what they do and are dynamic and passionate about their fields and the wellbeing of their clients.

Janet Clarke (MNFSH) Healer Janet’s therapeutic approach is natural, noninvasive, holistic and has the intention of promoting self-healing and bringing a sense of wellbeing and peace.

This month we focus on our therapists and the important job they do in keeping you in tip top condition. Meet a few of our therapists.

We look forward to treating you - Lisa Copley

Exclusive to Darling readersbring this page with you for a 15% discount on your first therapy visit/ product purchase in June.

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Claire Clerkin (NDIP (CNM) MBANT) Nutritional Therapist Claire addresses your nutritional in-balance which may contribute to your health concerns and symptoms. Relevant for chronic conditions and those looking for support to enhance health and wellbeing.

Fertility & Chinese Medicine

health

Sing Sing Yu, ex-Harley Street practitioner talks to Darling “We asked Sing Sing to help us when we were trying for our first and second baby. Within a few months I got pregnant and now we have two beautiful children. She has a very relaxed but methodical approach which made me feel at ease throughout the process.” Donna, Clapham

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pecialising in male and female fertility, Chinese Medicine practitioner Sing Sing Yu spent 6 years working on Harley Street advising and treating men and women who had one goal in mind; to conceive and give birth to a healthy baby. Now practising in Wimbledon Village, Raynes Park and London Bridge, Sing Sing brings extensive experience from her bachelor and masters degree in Chinese Medicine and diploma in Chinese Medicine gynaecology, as well as over 10 years clinical experience working in hospitals and private practices in both the UK and China.

There are many underlying factors that can affect fertility, for example menstrual irregularities, endometriosis, PCOS, peri-menopause, and recurrent miscarriages. The mother’s health is vital, her body is what carries the baby to term.

A healthy egg is one thing, but what about the “soil” it is planted in? The main question is always “what is preventing the couple from becoming and remaining pregnant?”

I work with each individual to develop a unique treatment plan, specifically designed to meet their personal situation and needs. It is important to allow time to prepare the body for pregnancy. Chinese medicine helps with cycle regulation, achieving appropriate endometrial thickness, ovulation, stress reduction and it supports pregnancy.

Assisted fertility treatment IVF can put an embryo in the body but cannot help it grow. I can help prepare the mother’s body for an IVF cycle and work alongside IVF with acupuncture to help support implantation.

The Treatment Treatment can consist of three aspects: herbal medicine to nourish the body, acupuncture to improve circulation throughout the pelvis, and neuro-energetic bodywork which helps re-balance the nervous system. Each helps to reduce or remove any physical imbalances in the body affecting fertility. All treatments are 1 hour and patients have my undivided attention for that entire time.

For further information visit www.xinsheng.co.uk T: 07411 555880 30 mins FREE consultation and 30% OFF first treatment for Darling readers on production of this article.

Straighten up and fly right

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re you tired of telling your teenager to stand up straight? Are you tired of trying to stand up straight yourself ?

Does your back ache from sitting at a desk all day? Do you have shoulder ache and neck ache from always carrying things in the same arm?

Does gardening for 2 hours leave you in agony for 2 weeks? Do you even know how to hold a good

posture? If you recognise any of these, well, then, you need Pilates! When your core muscles and postural muscles are weak, then holding a good posture is not only exhausting but impossible to keep remembering all day. When your core and postural muscles are strong and have been taught how to work properly, then holding a good posture is not only easy, but natural and habitual and you don't even have to think about it.

The Pilates Clinic in Wimbledon is a stunning space with a gorgeous outlook that is guaranteed to make you feel good! We do private sessions as well as semi privates, and also small group reformer classes.

Contact us on: info@thepilatesclinic.com T: 07984 920232 www.thepilatesclinic.com

books

Darling interview with

new local author Antonia Cridland THE INSPIRATION I've been a Wimbledon resident for ten years now and a cake and sandwich supplier to the lovely shops and offices in the village.

I started writing at the age of eleven. Then, at seventeen, I saw a snippet of a movie in which a handsome young man was strolling along a beach looking at the surfers out at sea. I imagined he fell in love with one of them, wrote a short story, and then actually lost the manuscript!

Twenty years later I found it again, and I was immediately inspired by the ideas I needed to turn it into a novel. At last ‘Nathan and Alex’ sprang into my head, almost in its entirety.

THE BOOK It’s the story of two young men falling in love, charting their emotional and physical journey together. They live near to each other on a hill not unlike the hill in Marryat Road, and with very similar views over the suburbs.

It was a joy to write, and I hope it encourages young gay men to feel safe with their feelings and very hopeful for the future.

‘Nathan and Alex’ has received 5 star review ratings on Goodreads and Amazon, and is currently 'flying off the shelves' at Prowler

Antonia at London Book Fair 2013

in Soho. It was tremendously well received at this year's London Book Fair, leading to my author interview for YouTube and Vimeo, and an invitation to do a reading for Paul Burston from Polari/TimeOut at the South Bank on June 26th. It's roaring off the ebook launch pad that is Kindle and making me a myriad of wonderful new friends from the gay community, one of whom recently described it as a "first novel masterpiece".

Such is the positive feedback that

I am set to begin a worldwide signing tour toward the end of the summer. From Kazbar in Clapham and Legends in Brighton we head up to Manchester and on to L.A., Barcelona and Australia.

‘Nathan and Alex’ is available via Kindle, Amazon, Prowler in Soho, on order at Waterstones, and followed on Twitter and Facebook. I hope it brings everyone who reads it the greatest of joy.

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BISHOP GILPIN PRIMARY Bishop Gilpin Primary School have been crowned winners of this year's Girls' Football competition in the Balfour Beatty London Youth Games 2013.

COUNTRY HOUSE LIVING WITH A

MODERN TWIST

By Philippa Hennessy

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annizaro House has an air of aristocracy that has been luring guests for over 300 years.

Following a £3 million renovation including its recently opened Orangerie, it's the perfect place to be seen offering Mediterranean artisan cuisine whilst enjoying the views of Cannizaro Park. By day, it's brimming with ladies who lunch, afternoon tea foodies and businessmen. By night, the lights are dimmed to create a subdued and sophisticated environment that pulls the punters in for drinks and shared platters of charcuterie

and cheeses making it an ideal spot for both girly gatherings and celebrations.

It's hard to choose just one piece de resistance – the green glass tiled flooring is an eye opener, the floor to ceiling glass sliding doors create an alfresco ambiance and the vibrant furnishings have you dying to know who is behind this flamboyant modern masterpiece.

I recently joined Karine Torr, Darling's Wimbledon Editor, for lunch. Karine loves a good oyster and she wasn't disappointed.

A rustic bag of fresh breads was served and we struggled to decide on which daily plancha to choose from but, eventually settled on the Wye Valley green and purple asparagus with polenta and pecorino cream – mouth-watering.

We washed the succulent 'Rock' oysters down with their specially blended Portuguese wine called Ferdinand .

The finale? A delicious prosecco jelly presented in a cocktail glass with mascarpone and almond biscotti. I'll be back for more.

A great new dining experience arrives in Wimbledon Village

Telephone 020 8879 1464 Open daily from 8.30am – 9.30pm www.cannizarohouse.com

The Orangerie has been cleverly designed to bring the 34 acres of Cannizaro Park inside the hotel, adding a new al fresco dining experience. Offering the very best of artisan charcuterie and cheeses together with coastal freshly shucked oysters and daily planchas. Much of the food is sourced by a 3rd generation, local, Sardinian supplier, who provides the charcuterie and cheeses from small producers in mainland Italy and Sardinia.

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Huge charity

GOLF DAY stems from Wimbledon

Geoff Johnson, often seen in Wimbledon Village’s coffee shops and restaurants with his partner Bernadette, is at the core of the annual Nedbank South African Charity Golf Day, now one of the largest charity golf days in Europe.

From humble beginnings in 1996 with just 28 golfers, the day now hosts 360 golfers, including former State President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Mr FW de Klerk, plus 500 guests for the glittering Gala Dinner at the prestigious Foxhills Club and Resort in Surrey.

Geoff, Founder and Chairman, says £800,000 has been raised so far and they’re hoping to surpass the £1 million target this year. “It’s more than a day of fun, freebies and camaraderie, it’s a chance to personally help vulnerable South African children towards a positive future, many who are affected by HIV/AIDS.” Geoff and Bernadette love walking on the Common and where they are cycle training for the London NightRide to raise money for South African charities, FoodBank and Mother2Mothers.

The Nedbank South African Charity Golf Day will be held on Friday 13th September. For details visit www.sagolfday.com.

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legal

Little tips for avoiding

W

hat do home buyers need to do to make sure the legals are done correctly, affordably and with no hidden surprises later?

a “tried and tested conveyancer” who is able to communicate with you quickly, clearly and concisely will go a long way to reducing the stress that purchase and sales transactions invariably generate.

1. Don’t be cajoled by seller’s agents to use their “preferred conveyancers”.

The agents cannot refuse to put your offer to their seller and no reputable agent would make it a precondition of putting forward a valid offer to purchase.

3. Beware cheap headline fees quoted on the internet.

They often have hidden extras which significantly inflate the final figure. A reputable firm will always be up front and give you a quote as to the level of fees from the outset.

2. When choosing a conveyancer, use a firm that has been recommended by a friend or acquaintance.

Remember this is one of the biggest investments you are likely to make in your life and choosing

4. Look to see if the firm is accredited under the Law Society conveyancing quality scheme.

These firms have had to go through an accreditation procedure with the Law Society and are required to comply with the Law Society’s

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Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (490290) Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

BIG surprises Gary Score

5. If you are buying with the aid of a mortgage, check to see if your chosen conveyancer is on the lenders' panel.

If they are not, you may find that you will incur additional charges when the lender appoints their own lawyers to act in relation to their mortgage.

3. If you have had improvements carried out to your property, provide copies of any planning permissions, building regulation approvals and guarantees to your solicitor from the outset.

If you have lost or mislaid any of the documentation, get copies from the local authority or the relevant trade governing body or supplier. Any competent purchasers’ conveyancer will want to see these documents before contracts are exchanged.

6. Discuss with your conveyancer what searches you need to do in relation to the property.

In addition to the usual local and drainage searches, it may be necessary to do environmental searches, flood risk searches and in certain parts of the country, specialist searches such as coal, tin, lead and brine extraction.

4. However tempted, always be truthful when answering the questionnaire or enquiries put to you by the purchasers' conveyancer.

Being tempted to tell an untruth may subsequently result in your purchaser taking action against you if they discover that this is the case.

conveyancing protocol which sets out the rights and obligations of sellers and purchasers in any conveyancing transaction.

Things you need to know when selling your house 1. If you are selling, don’t be afraid to negotiate fees with the estate agents.

Estate agents' fees are not set in stone and chipping off a quarter or a half a percent can save you quite a bit of money. Shop around and get at least three quotes. If you can use an agent that is recommended to you, so much the better. A good agent can make the sale go through more smoothly.

2. Consider appointing your solicitor prior to actually finding a buyer.

This will enable the solicitor to arrange for you to complete the conveyancing protocol documentation before a buyer is found and ensure that a complete package is sent off to your buyer’s solicitor once the sale has been agreed.

5. If you have a mortgage, make sure that the sale proceeds will be sufficient to pay off the mortgage debt or that you have recourse to funds that will enable the mortgage to be paid in full.

Bear in mind that in repaying the mortgage, if you purchased in the last few years, there may be an early repayment charge which will increase the amount required to redeem the charge on your home.

Our Economic Forum is coming up on 20th June, with some excellent speakers again. All information can be found at www.economic-forum.co.uk.

Hart Brown solicitors are accredited under the Conveyancing Quality Scheme. To speak to a solicitor about buying your home, contact Gary Score on 020 8947 8171 or email residentialproperty@hartbrown.co.uk darlingmagazine.co.uk | jun-aug 2013 35

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homes

TO

MOVE OR NOT TO MOVE

– THAT IS THE QUESTION! Jason Coetzee, local builder helps you decide

I

often get asked by people whether extending or refurbishing their home makes better financial sense than moving and purchasing a bigger property. I think it depends on whether you are happy with your current location.

Firstly, I have to remind my clients that as far as location goes, it is hard to beat Wimbledon and its surrounding areas.

Secondly, one must understand the true cost of moving. There is stamp duty, removal costs and the cost of personalising the new home. When all this is added up it is usually a substantial sum of money.

One therefore has to explore the possibility of better utilising those funds by extending or refurbishing the current property.

As local building contractors, Rhino Construction have been extending and renovating properties in the Wimbledon area for close on a decade. We are a small firm who work closely with our architects and engineers and have the ability to take on entire projects from concept right through to completion.

The absolute transformation achieved by removing a few internal walls is quite staggering and extending out into the garden for that new kitchen room might be all you need to do to create the feeling of spaciousness.

Then, of course, there is also the roof space that can be transformed into an additional bedroom, gym or home office. Last but not

least, one can always extend down into the basement creating that cosy wine cellar or cinema room that would turn your wonderfully located Wimbledon property into the creative gem of a house that you have always dreamed of. So give Rhino Construction a call and let’s turn that dream into a reality.

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Grant Fuller and Peter Gilbert Estate Agents, Valuers, Development Consultants 316a Worple Road West Wimbledon London SW20 8QU 020 8947 4764 www.fullergilbert.co.uk

homes

TOP DRAWER Neil Norton can make your storage dreams come true

I

understand that the design process is a personal one. No two homes are the same, which is why we take an individual approach to every project. First, we’ll come to your house and carry out a comprehensive lifestyle audit. That means finding out how you live, and talking to you about your interests and day-to-day needs.

This will help us understand your taste preferences, so that together we can come up with a design you truly love.

We are a bespoke manufacturing service. This means you can have the kitchen of your dreams, bedroom storage, walk-in wardrobes or living space all with one off finishes. I look at trends running through the design world and feel not all bespoke companies are bespoke by following trends set out by other individuals. At Open Plan we believe it’s all about drawing out your emotions and your desires that will be truly unique, and with our expertise we will guide you in creating elegant and tasteful designs.

Wardrobes Whether you are in a rented home or your own, built-in cupboards are always an asset. Even though they are bespoke you can take them with you when you move.

I always consider the following when taking a brief: • How much hanging space do you need for long coats, dresses, shirts, shoes, hat boxes etc • How many drawers and shelves are needed, lining everything with silk or felt or velvet interiors if required

• Doors are designed without handles for elegance • Storage below and above with a drop down garment lift so you can reach easily, to maximize the height you have available.

We use aluminium powder coating over oak, which is simply stunning.

Oak tends to have a fantastic grain which draws your attention. The interiors are usually done with walnut. In terms of finishes, one can have any natural or foreign species of wood or any leading paint brands such as Farrow & Ball and Paint and Paper Library.

Get in touch and take advantage of our FREE! design consultation.

Let us have a brief overview of your project and one of our experienced designers will contact you shortly and help you “make your mark".

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WIMBLEDON VILLAGE

Fair 2013

Children’s favourite, Dora the Explorer, will be travelling to SW19 on June 22nd, especially to open this year’s Wimbledon Village Fair at 11am on Wimbledon Common Southside.

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heWimbledon Village Fair is the biggest annual fundraiser for local charity The Wimbledon Guild and money raised via sponsorships and donations will contribute to developing new services for the local community.

The aim of the charity is to help local people throughout the borough of Merton to lead a better life by tackling poverty, supporting ageing and encouraging mental wellbeing.

Highlights of this year’s event include The Fun Dog Show – a wacky contest that celebrates man’s best friend; The Adventure Village with exciting activities including Beat the Goalie and obstacle course or for the more traditional, a coconut shy and children’s pony rides. The British & International Food Villages will offer mouth-watering foods including Exotic Tagine, Mexican and Moroccan food or beautifully decorated cupcakes. Enjoy toe-tapping entertainment in the Jazz Tent and a variety of acts on the main stage showcasing local talent including school choirs, dance and exercise groups.

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Fundraising has never been easier. Take a ride on the Zorb Balls, indulge in a box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts or sit for a beautiful portrait of your family with Louise Field Photography – all of these stalls and more will be donating a percentage of their profits from the day to The Wimbledon Guild. A full list of stalls can be found on our website.

Buy a ticket for the Grand Raffle Draw for just £1 and you could win some exciting prizes including an iPad mini or a Kindle Fire. Look out for volunteers in red Wimbledon Guild t-shirts or visit the Wimbledon Guild Marquee and Fair HDQ and you could be a winner.

The quickest and easiest way to donate to the Guild is by sending a text message using our unique fair code: Fair22 £5 to 70070. Your contribution can make a difference to someone’s life in our local community and the more we receive, the more we can do! wimbledonguild.co.uk

local

Quadriga Drivers Club Show

Classic Cars at Cannizaro House

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uadriga Drivers Club, in association with John D Wood & Co, HWM of Walton-onThames and Joe Macari Performance Cars, is supporting the Wimbledon Guild’s Village Fair fundraising efforts on 22nd June with its second performance and Classic Car Event at Cannizaro House.

Last year, 35 awe inspiring cars with a combined value in excess of £7million graced the Cannizaro Lawns. The 2013 line up is even bigger and better and Quadriga invites you to enjoy a glass of something delicious from the Cannizaro bar whilst enjoying the company of some rare and truly beautiful classic and performance cars. Entry is free of charge. www.quadrigaclub.co.uk

Performance and Classic Car Show 22nd June from 11am Quadriga Drivers Club, in association with John D Wood & Co., Joe Macari Performance Cars and HWM of Walton-on-Thames, invite you to their second annual event at Cannizaro House Hotel.

Join us to view an amazing selection of supercars, performance and classic cars including some exciting and rare Ferraris, Maseratis, Aston Martins, Alfa Romeos, Porshes, Bentleys and more whilst enjoying a drink from Cannizaro House.

The John D Wood & Co. sales and lettings teams, Quadriga, Joe Macari and HWM representatives look forward to welcoming you to this exciting event adjacent to the Wimbledon Village Fair. Free admission.

For further information visit www.quadrigaclub.co.uk

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FIFTY/FIFTY with Paul Mendelson Darling’s bridge guru

A finesse offers a 50% chance of success: better than none, but not very good. Sometimes, however, a finesse is all you have. Play carefully to exploit it to the full.

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West led 10♠. South counted a spade, three possible club losers and the diamond finesse to take. The finesse would have to work for him to have any chance of success, and it may have to be taken three times. To preserve trump entries to hand, he correctly delayed drawing trumps.

He won the lead in dummy with A♠, played a heart to A♥ in hand and then led 2♦. When West played low, declarer played 10♦ from dummy, which won.

He came to hand with a second trump, and led 4♦.

Again, when West played low; declarer played low from dummy also. For a third time, he reached hand with a high trump – drawing them all – and led 6♦ for a third diamond finesse. Finally, he cashed A♦, felling West’s K♦, and discarded his J♠ from hand.

He was left with three club losers - which he duly lost - but his contract was made. aceoftrumps.com darlingmagazine.co.uk | jun-aug 2013 43

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WHAT’S ON WIMBLEDON CHORAL SOCIETY The Year in Song, Sat 15 June 6pm St John’s Church, Waterloo SE1 8TY wimbledon-choral.org.uk/tickets

JIGSAW PLAYERS CONCERT ‘English Summer’ Elgar & Clarke Sat 15 June 7:30pm Christ Church Tickets: £15, £12 and £5 Light House dinner package available.

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WIMBLEDON SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 29 June 7:30pm Polka Theatre Email Sue Baker, sue@wimbledonshorts.com

NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME Open gardens for charity: 61 & 97 Arthur Rd on Sun 9 June, 101 Pitt Crescent & 123 South Park Road on Sun 16 June. ngs.org.uk or karensgarden.org.uk

MERTON ARTS TRAIL

SUMMER ON THE PIAZZA

Meet the Merton Arts Trail Artists & Organisers and pick up the 2013 catalogue at the Leather Bottle Pub 277 Kingston Road, Wimbledon Chase, SW19 3NW on Thursday 19 July, 1-3pm. mertonartstrail.org.uk Trail - 21, 22, 28, 29 September

Live Tennis on the Piazza.

24 June - 7 July. Deckchairs, a big screen and treats to eat and drink!

WINDMILL FARMERS AND CRAFTS MARKET St Mark’s Church Hall, every second Saturday of the month 8 June - 12 Oct 10-2pm

LEGENDS RUGBY FESTIVAL At RFC 13 July 10am - midnight, including concert headlined by UB40 legendsrugby.co.uk for tickets

NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE Dreamboats and Petticoats - Direct from the West End & full of classics 29 July - 3 Aug atgtickets.com

Little Market on The Piazza, 11am-6pm, 26-27 July, 30-31 Aug. Jewellery, gifts and food stalls.

Lunchtime Market on The Piazza 11am-3pm Wed 19 June. Hot food from around the world – try something new for lunch!

Mums On The Go Summer Fair 17-18 Aug. Family friendly businesses on the Piazza. www.lovewimbledon.org

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RAMPIN’ UP THE

glampin’ will probably be as wild as it gets,” reassured her husband, with just a flicker of alarm in his eyes.

He’s in the City. He probably sees far worse at Glyndebourne.

“Guys, how totally rad am I?” I said to the kids. “Momma’s going to GLASTO this year!

Crazeeee, right?”

The children looked up from the various leftwing articles they were immersed in, and smiled fondly.

“Mum, that’s not ‘rad’ these days. Glastonbury is like the Chelsea Flower Show. It’s ideal for your age group.” It’s a lovely stage of parenthood, isn’t it, when you cease to be an annoying embarrassment to your children, and just become an object of their kindly pity.

My friend Jules, who’s also coming, was less sanguine: “Do you think people will be doing drugs there?” We stared at each other histrionically, like scandalised Enid Blyton schoolgirls. “A cocktail of Mumford and Sons and some Mateus Rosé

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Anyway, before you get carried away with the thought of us in crocheted hotpants, queuing for a place on the plank above a cesspit, I better admit that, yes, we’re doing it the Yurt way, for wimps who need a decent night’s kip, proper sanitation and a clotted cream tea at 4 o‘clock.

After last year’s experience in a tent full of deadly mouse droppings in Yosemite, we know our limits. It’s a bit weird that two couples will be sleeping in four little cots in one space. All sorts of potentially delicate questions of yurtetiquette present themselves here, but we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.

My daughter has thoughtfully bought me some luminous Wellington boots, either so that I can find them in the dark, or so that I can be found in the dark by search parties, I’m not sure, and a “she-wee”. I’m not going into details on that; suffice to say it involves a funnel and some tubing. I haven’t fully read the instructions yet.

Nor have I read the line-up yet, either. Somebody said something about The Rolling Stones. Bit pathetic at their age, trying to be hip and rock n roll, I can honestly say, without a trace of irony. But don’t expect me to write any of this up afterwards. What goes on tour, stays on tour!

Crazeeee, right?

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