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May/June 2016

LOCAL OPEN GARDENS

Hidden gems behind the garden gates

Barnes Children's Literature Festival Becoming a craft brewer

Plus: local people, local lives, local events... and great local businesses

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t's my favourite time of year as there are so many things going on locally. During May and June, many local residents are opening their gates and allow the public into their private gardens. If you love gardening this is a great chance to see some really beautiful and creative hidden gems. Find out more on pg 13. In June there are lots of wonderful fairs and fetes, such as Kew Fete held on Kew Green and Mortlake Summer Fair. You should also put the date in the diary for the upcoming Barnes Fair - more details on these on pg 14 & 15.

There's also the wonderful Barnes Children's Literature Festival in May. This was so successful last year, it has returned over two days rather than just one. The great line up of authors and illustrators includes Lauren Child, Axel Scheffler, Cornelia Funke and many more - see pg 27.

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Homes Focus: The perfect office space Gardening: Poppies at Chelsea Flower Show Open Gardens Local fairs Local talk A Day In The Life Of... a craft beer brewer Restaurant review: Tomoe Health: Alzheimer's Barnes Children's Literature Festival What’s On

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Spruce up your home office

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Dodgy desk, awkward chair or overflowing shelves?

It’s time to give your home office a facelift, says Katherine Sorrell

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e all need some sort of working space at home, whether it’s a corner of the kitchen that’s used for occasional catching up with emails or a high-spec office with all the bells and whistles necessary for full-time self-employment.

But is yours really working hard for you? Just a few small improvements will go a long way in making your workspace more comfortable, functional and attractive.

It may sound obvious, but a good place to start is with a clear out and a tidy up. Chances are, you don’t really need all that stuff you’ve accumulated. Take the time to go through your old paperwork, stationery, books and other bits and pieces; give it away, recycle it, file it away somewhere well out of the way or put it in the bin, as appropriate, and you’re bound to create a great deal of extra space. Then, pay attention to any messy and inconvenient cabling and sort it out with extension leads, cable clips or even by asking an electrician to add an extra double plug socket in a handy place.

Next: your desk. If you are still running out of room, you could consider adding a small worktop to one side of your existing desk (an L-shaped workspace can be very ergonomic). Alternatively, it’s likely that you could dramatically improve your organisation

'Most of us never have quite enough storage...' with a new desk that incorporates drawers, cubby holes, shelves or whatever other type of storage you most need. If you are able to use nearby walls, try to lift as much as possible off the surface of your desk by introducing wallmounted storage such as shelves, pin boards, peg boards (very trendy), hanging racks and the like. Anything that stacks is bound to be useful, too.

Most of us never have quite enough storage, and that probably goes for home offices more than any other space in the house. If you’re looking to buy more storage, you may

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be happy with a conventional filing cabinet and/or bookcase, but don’t be afraid to look beyond the usual office suppliers: vintage and industrial pieces can really come into their own here, adding an element of unexpected style that will really brighten up your work time. Add boxes, baskets, trolleys, racks and desktop accessories in colours and textures that suit your space and emphasise your personal style.

Thinking along these lines, if space isn’t the problem, but boring looks are, then why not get out the paintbrush and give everything a facelift? Stick to neutrals if you wish (they are undeniably good for concentration) but go for bold colours if they make you happy.

Blackboard paint is a great option for sections of walls where you might want to chalk up some notes; it comes in a range of colours - not just black - and can even be used on the top of a desk or for cupboard fronts. And

Personalise your workspace cockatiel printed magnetic wallpaper, £64.50. sistersguild.co.uk there’s also nothing to stop you replacing a boring window treatment with pretty curtains or blinds, or adding an eye-catching rug, a display of collectibles or a dramatic painting or framed photograph.

A comfortable chair is a must for any working area, and if you are likely to spend hours in it then an adjustable office chair on casters is the best choice. If yours is dull or ugly, it might be possible to either re-upholster it or make a

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loose cover; at worst, you could hang a length of fabric over the back and add an attractive cushion.

Another essential is a good desk light – beyond being bright and adjustable, simply choose one that you love the look of. There’s an enormous choice out there, at prices to suit every budget.

Finally, pay attention to the details and add accessories to brighten up your life, from a good-looking waste bin to a house plant, some colourful wall art or a scented candle.

Let’s face it, the more you enjoy being at work, the more productive you’ll be.

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Poppies come to CHELSEA

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Every year the Chelsea Flower Show brings us some remarkable plant displays. This year there will be thousands of hand crocheted poppies adorning the entrance to the showground

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he poppy display will cover around 800 square metres, which is about one eighth of a football pitch and is the brainchild of Australian garden designer Philip Johnson. The idea for this amazing sight at Chelsea stems from last year’s 5000 Poppies Project for Anzac Day in Melbourne. And that all started when two Australian fibre artists, Lynn Berry and Margaret Knight, initially set out to crochet a mere 120 poppies to create a small planting to honour both of their fathers who had fought in World War II. However, this modest plan quickly escalated, and friends and friends of friends wanted to join in. The final total was well in excess of quarter of a million poppies, coming from an estimated 50,000 contributors. A Facebook page was set up, and crochet or knitting patterns were supplied online. Whatever method was used, be it crochet or knitting, the main imperative was that all tensions had to be quite tight, to ensure that the poppies didn’t flatten out or flop in the rain – it seems that even Down Under they had heard that it often rains at Chelsea!

So, these hundreds of thousands of poppies have been individually crafted by people from a range of cultures, communities and ages, from two to 102 years old. And almost every town in Australia has had a poppy collection point, and each poppy has a special and personal dedication attached to it. This true Spirit of Remembrance is what Philip Johnson wants to bring all the way from Australia to Chelsea.

The story of how the red field poppy (Papaver rhoeas) came to be known as an internationally recognized symbol of Remembrance is itself quite an international affair. It involves three people - a Canadian soldier poet, an American teacher who

became known as The Poppy Lady and a French woman who founded the American and French Children’s League for war orphans.

From its association with poppies '...crafted by people flowering in the spring of from a range of 1915 on the cultures, communities battlefields and ages...' of Belgium, France and Gallipoli, this vivid red flower has become synonymous with great loss of life in war.

The sight of these delicate, vibrant red flowers growing on the shattered ground caught the attention of a Canadian soldier by the name of John McCrae. He noticed how they had sprung up in the disturbed ground of the burials around the artillery position he was in.

The wife of Field Marshall Earl Douglas Haig founded our UK poppy Factory in Edinburgh in 1926. But due to ever increasing demand, the factory was then moved to its current site on Richmond Hill, in 1933.

Valerie McBride-Munro is a chartered horticulturist offering a plant problemsolving service. Tel: 020 8892 9243

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Neighbourhood support

FiSH is a neighbourhood care organisation, which provides assistance and support to anyone living in East Sheen, Mortlake and Barnes FiSH Tuesday Talks, 11am (coffee from 10.30am) : 10 May Across the North Sea in an Open Boat - David Jillings 17 May Movement and Mime Demonstration - John Mowat 24 May Flora and Forna and the History of Barnes Common - Sharon Morgan 31 May Short Plays - Denys Graham and friends 7 June Behind the Scenes of Military State Ceremonies - Major Louise Riddell 14 June The Kew Discovery Tour - Justine Parker 21 June Magic Clothes and Stolen Secrets from Past to Present - Katherine Cusack 28 June Barnes Cello Quartet - Laura Anstee The Queen's 90th - Calling All Local Families - Help Needed! The Queen’s Can you volunteer to make our tea party a royal triumph? You can help by 90Th BIRThDAY registering as a volunteer on the day, offer an elderly guest a lift to and from the event, enrol your children (4-12) in the fancy dress parade orCeLeBRATIOn nominate an In BARnes eldery person for a free ticket. If you can help, please call 020 8876 3336 orBY The POnD visit: fishhelp.com/queens-birthday-tea.

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Celebrate in style at our Royal Tea Party on Saturday June 11th: 2pm - 4pm

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FiSH Neighbourhood Care BarnesisOpen Gardens giving away 200 free tickets

for Neighbourhood this right royal celebration in aid of FiSH Care To qualify for free tickets you must be 65 or over and live in Barnes, Mortlake or East Sheen Phone FiSH on 020 8876 3336 for tickets FiSH Charity No 1147516

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is giving away 200 free tickets for this right royal celebration To qualify for free tickets you must be 65 or over and live in Barnes, Mortlake or East Sheen Phone FiSH on 020 8876 3336 for tickets

2pm - 6pm Teas available

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TICKETS from the FiSH Office –tel 020 8876 3336 or online www.fishopengardens.eventbrite.co.uk In advance: £7 On the day: £9 On the day from Barnes Methodist Church and 64 Lonsdale Road Children under 16 free, sorry but no dogs are permitted in the gardens FiSH Office: Barnes Green Centre, Church Road, SW13 9HE Charity Number 1147516

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LOCAL open gardens Local gardens open their gates to the public...

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very year local gardens allow visitors to enjoy their beauty, either as part of the National Gardens Scheme or independently.

Kew Green Gardens, Kew Green Sun 22 May, 2-6pm, Sun 5 June, 6-8pm Beautiful gardens at 65, 69, 71 & 73 Kew Green are open this year. The gardens show a range of profusely planted borders, formal gardens, terraces and lawns, with wild areas.

Entry £6-£8, refreshments Petersham Open Gardens Sun 22 May, 11am-5pm 10 diverse gardens, ranging from pictureperfect cottage gardens to grand and ornate designer landscape. Combined entry £10. petershamopengardens.org Barnes Open Gardens Sun 22 May, 2-6pm Around 15 gardens will be open in Barnes this year, with a wonderful range of different gardens to suit every plant lover (middle picture.)

Tickets £7 or £9 on the day - more details at fishhelp.org.uk 7 St George's Road, St Margarets TW1 1QS - The Raworth Garden Sats 4 & 18 June, 6-8pm Bog garden, waterfall and conservatory with rare plants (top picture). £6 entry, inc wine 26, 59, 61 Marksbury Ave, Kew TW9 4JE Fri 10 June, 6-8pm Three new gardens open to the public in Kew. One features many native New Zealand plants, another includes separate areas not visible from the house. £7.50 combined entry, wine Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability West Hill, Putney SW15 3SW Sat & Sun 18-19 June Part of the Open London Squares weekend,

organised by London Parks and Gardens Trust.

Tickets £14, 11am-4pm. opensquares.org Roehampton Club Roehampton Lane SW15 5LR Sat & Sun 18-19 June Another garden opening as part of the Open London Squares weekend (bottom picture).

Tickets £14, 11am-4pm. opensquares.org

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Put the date in your diary for Barnes Fair 9 July This year’s Barnes Fair takes place on Saturday 9 July and has a floral theme. We are delighted that local artist, Guido de Costanzo, has painted the poster for us to celebrate this theme, which will be reflected in the Grand Parade and in several stalls around the Fair - including a flowerthemed photo booth!

We are inviting children to create magic gardens on a plate and for grown-ups, we are looking for the Best Front Gardens in Barnes.

These events are being run with Barnes in Bloom and we are delighted that Living In Magazines’ garden editor, Valerie McBride-Munro, will be judging the best front gardens. You can find more info on how to enter at barnes-ca.org.

BARNES FAIR Saturday 9th July 2016 9.30am-5.30pm Barnes Green Celebrating “Barnes in Bloom”

MORTLAKE SUMMER FAIR - 25 June Few details on hand as I was going to press, but don't forget this popular annual event, too. Lots of stalls, activities and entertainment.

12-4pm, Brewery Green, Lower Richmond Road, Mortlake

Big Barnes Ponder success The extensive Barnes community project that was established in October 2013 as a result of the Big Barnes Ponder has made significant progress this year

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number of Barnes Ponder projects have had some major breakthroughs.

The team working on transport issues has successfully influenced the first 20mph zone in Barnes which will be the largest 20mph zone in the borough. The team has also secured lots of new bike racks that have appeared over the last few months across the village.

Earlier this year this team also established a new sub-group to lead a campaign to bring the 22 bus, which comes from Central London and terminates at Putney Common, to Barnes. The group has launched some research to measure local support for their project and their campaign has received an overwhelmingly positive response. This campaign has been run before and failed, but the team believes that it is vital to improve the connections with Putney and with the rest

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of London over Putney Bridge, particularly when Hammersmith Bridge is closed later this year.

Other Ponder projects are also making good progress. The new team looking at restoring the original and now unused Barnes Bridge into a garden walkway is having very positive discussions with Network Rail about how the bridge might be used and securing the support of both Richmond and Hounslow Councils.

You can keep up to date with the work of the Ponder teams at barnesponder.org.uk or at Facebook/BarnesTownTeam.

Emma Robinson Barnes Town Centre Manager

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Enjoy a great day with family or friends on Kew Green - Saturday 18 June - 11am-6pm

f you're looking for a great day out, either with family or friends, visit Kew Midsummer Fete on Saturday 18 June. The fete regularly sees around 10,000 visitors throughout the day who enjoy a fantastic day on the Green.

So, what can you look forward to?

Super stalls Ninety outside stalls will be selling a fabulous range of goodies, from clothes to chutneys, massages to mirrors, fudge to flowers, and cakes to candles. Inside the marquee there will be a further 20 stalls, full of exquisite handmade originals: cushions, scarves, bags and hats, ceramics and stoneware, silk flowers, jewellery and photography.

Fabulous food and drink The Food Court is host to a wonderfully diverse range of food, including burgers, paella, Caribbean cuisine, curry, vegetarian specialities, crepes and cakes, pastries, pizzas and pies, as well as ice cream, coffee and a new tea tent, where you can sit down and relax. As usual, there will be a Pimms bar, while Fuller's will be providing the beer.

Fairground and footie fun The vintage fairground will be once again be providing the colourful Carousel of gallopers, the Flying Chair-O-Plane, the tots’ MerryGo-Round of vintage vehicles and the Ferris wheel.

Future Chelsea or Arsenal players can take aim at the Beat the Goalie, run by local football club, Kew Park Rangers.

Stage stars There will be all-day entertainment on the stage, with great bands such as Ukewlele, Powerjam, Richmond Musical Theatre and Kindred Spirits.

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MIDSUMMER JAZZ CRUISE - 24 June Celebrate midsummer with a cruise down the Thames Enjoy a balmy early summer evening with a Midsummer Jazz Cruise down the Thames. You will leave from Chiswick Pier at 7pm, enjoy a leisurely cruise to Westminster, taking in all the sights, and return at around 10pm.

On board to serenade you whilst you travel will be the popular jazz band, Anacousis. A deliciouis cold two-course supper will be served by Butlers Catering. Refreshments are available to purchase from the bar on board.

Tickets ÂŁ38 per person.

To book, call 020 8742 2713 or 07594 596 729 This is a popular event, so do book early!

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local talk... barnes • The philosophy of sex - 10 May More than 200 years ago the radical philosopher Jeremy Bentham wrote about the subject of religion and sex.

In the next meeting by the Barnes Philosophy Club, Professor Paul Kelly of the London School Economics will be discussing Jeremy Bentham and Sex. On 14 June, Professor Simon Glendenning, also from LSE will discuss Philosophy of Europe.

The club meets at the Bull's Head, Barnes SW13 barnesphiloclub.blogspot.co.uk

east sheen • Arty half term Art Yard is hosting art & craft holiday workshops daily.

The fun workshops use a wide range of topics and themes so the children can create wonderful things. The staff are trained artists, art graduates and crafts people who love sharing their expertise.

10am - 3pm, £42 per day. thecrafthouseuk.com

mortlake • Creating a drama Local drama and youth group, Knots Arts, holds sessions in Mortlake for children and young people with social and communication needs. Drama sessions run in term time on Saturday mornings at All Saints Church Hall in Barnes while the 18

youth sessions run Saturday afternoons at the Powerstation Youth Centre in Mortlake. Limited bursary places are available. knotsarts.com

putney • Get on your bike for charity The Royal Hospital for Neurodisability, on Putney Hill, is looking for riders to raise funds for them by taking part in the Prudential Ride 100 on Sunday 31 July.

The hospital was founded in 1854 to help those who have been affected by brain injuries and degenerative neurological conditions, such as Huntingdon's disease. Using technology and specialist therapies, their work makes a huge difference to the lives of those who have been disabled.

There are 20 spaces available, so if you're interested in taking part and think you can raise £500 for the charity you can get a registration form by emailing events@rhn.org.uk or calling: 020 8780 4560.

• A bit of a mystery...

If you like a whodunnit, Putney Library has just started a Crime Reading Group. They meet on the first Wednesday of every month, 6.30-7.30pm.

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a day in the life of... a brewer

Local people

David Scott gave up his job to become a local craft brewer

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’ve been a fan of beer for far too many years. I’d been a home brewer for a long time and thought that what I was making was comparable to the big breweries, so I took time out from my managerial job at a university and started working for a brewery in Hanwell before starting up on my own in May 2015.

‘I didn’t realise just how demanding it would be, changing from brewing at home to running my own brewery. First I had to find suitable premises as I live in Kew and wanted to brew close to home. Then I had to buy all the equipment, which has to be kept scrupulously clean – I spend more time cleaning than I do brewing! Each day is different, depending on where I am in the process. Brewing starts with malt – a source of sugar for fermentation and flavour. The colour and some of the taste of beer depends on the malts you use – I get mine from a maltings in Suffolk – and this is soaked in warm water to extract the sugars before running it into a kettle. Hops are added and boiled and, depending on which stage you add them, they will give different flavours – earlier and you get the bitterness; later and it’s more about the aroma and flavour. This is rapidly cooled and moved to a fermenter, where yeast is added.

Fermentation takes about a week, turning much of the sugar into alcohol. We then ‘cold condition’ our beers for a week in a conditioning tank, where

'I didn't realise just how demanding it would be...' we also ‘dry hop’ them for more aroma. Then the beer is ready to go into cask or bottle. Well, that’s the short version of brewing.

‘I bottle around 600 in an afternoon, which then have to be labelled and boxed up. The beer can’t be left exposed to the air, so it can lead to long days. I can be there until 11pm getting it all done.

‘The names of my beers are all linked to the locality – Pagoda, Botanic, Petersham, Kew Green (& Black) – which has real Green & Black chocolate in it.

‘I’m really proud of what we have achieved, having already won a couple of awards since we started last year. We only use malt and hops grown in England and 5p of every beer sold goes to the World Land Trust, which saves threatened habitats.

‘It’s hard work, but I love what I do. Mind you, it has put my wife off beer…’

Kew Brewery beers are sold at Real Ale in East Twickenham, The Beer Boutique in Putney and pubs such as The White Hart in Barnes and the Kew Gardens Hotel. kewbrewery.co.uk

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restaurant review

TOMOE Who knew a restaurant could delight the five senses?

Sara Tricker finds out how

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’m always excited to be invited to write the restaurant review for Living In Magazines because it forces me to explore different cuisines and localities ou can’t help but be aware of the growing popularity of Japanese food in sushi and bento bars and restaurants - even within our local supermarket! Indeed, Tomoe is flanked, in its slightly scruffy parade on the Upper Richmond Road in Putney, by a modern Japanese restaurant and a Japanese/ Asian take-out bar. Tomoe is a traditional style restaurant offering a sashimi bar alongside grilled and fried dishes. It has been in its present location since 2013 (relocating from central London), the decor is simple and the atmosphere calming and quiet.

On the Friday evening that I visited with my family, it was busy; luckily we had booked in advance. There is seating for around 20 diners upstairs, and a similar number downstairs. In addition - and pick of the bunch for me - are 10 bar stools surrounding the sashimi bar, perfect for watching the chefs at work.

A little research into Japanese cuisine explains that the food experience is created around ‘the power of five’. That it should stimulate the five senses: taste, smell, sight, touch and hearing. Tomoe doesn’t disappoint.

The menu is extensive, if a little confusing, however photographs (which I generally deplore) did come in handy! We ordered dishes to share.

The food arrived in roughly two groups.

The first was small tasters of edamame beans (£3.50) which were fresh, hot and salty,

avocado maki sushi rolls (£4.00), a-kara tebasaki (sweet spiced chicken wings, £5.50), and our ‘star dish of the day’ agedashi tofu (fried tofu and vegetables with tempura sauce, £4.90), which was silky and flavoursome.

We were then delighted by two bento boxes, hot noodles and miso soup. The Chicken Teriyaki and Sashimi Bento included chicken teriyaki, egg omelette, hijiki, salmon and tuna sashimi, salad, pickles, rice and miso soup; while the Vegetarian Tempura and Sushi Roll Bento had a mix of vegetable tempura, agedashi tofu, hijiki, spinach, salad, pickles, vegetable roll, and miso soup (£14.90 each).

Our dining experience certainly fulfilled the power of five - the food was visually stunning, delivering a surprising variety of textures and hot and cold morsels. Tastes of sweet, sour, spicy, salty and umami were all represented in the freshly made Bento boxes. The cold draft Ashai beer we accompanied our meal with was perfect.

I found the fifth sense - sound - in the hushed and quiet dining room. Despite the restaurant being full with tables of couples, small groups and families, the atmosphere was calm and business like. The chefs and waiting staff (all Japanese) went about their tasks with a serious intent. Whilst the service was ‘without’ a smile, it was courteous and efficient.

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Until the 30th June Becki at Inspired Fitness is offering a free nutrition consultation or a taster trial session to new customers. Spaces are limited. Contact Becki on 07949 330588 or find out more at inspiredfitness.co.uk.

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ALZHEIMER'S

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- can we fight back?

Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia in the UK Alzheimer's affects over 500,000 people in the UK. With Dementia Awareness Week (May 15-21), are we any closer to understanding Alzheimer’s?

What causes Alzheimer’s?

In Alzheimer’s patients, beta-amyloid protein builds up to form ‘plaques’ or ‘tangles’ in the brain, preventing nerve cell connections and eventually causing loss of brain tissue. There is also a neurotransmitter shortage. These problems produce dementia symptoms such as memory loss, behavioural changes and a decreased ability to process information.

Can we prevent Alzheimer’s?

Some risk factors for Alzheimer’s are unavoidable. Alzheimer’s is more common if: • You’re over 65 (occurrence rapidly increases over 85) • There is a family history of Alzheimer’s or you carry the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene or MTHFD1L gene • You have Down’s syndrome • You’re a woman, although it’s not clear why Avoidable risk factors: • Excessive alcohol • Heart disease risk factors such as smoking, lack of exercise, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and being overweight • A lack of mental activity - so keep your mind active by reading, playing games (e.g. chess) or word puzzles • Diabetes, depression. While not necessarily ‘avoidable’, you can reduce your risk of diabetes through diet and seeking treatment for depression Although more research is required, recent studies suggest risk can also be reduced by: • Sleeping on your side rather than your back or stomach, allowing the brain to remove waste products more efficiently • Getting enough sleep

• Reducing stress • Staying sociable and avoiding loneliness • Following the MIND diet: plenty of vegetables (particularly green leafy ones), nuts, berries, beans, whole grains, fish, poultry, wine (in moderation) and limiting intake of red meat, butter, margarine, cheese and fried food Can we cure Alzheimer’s?

Not yet. However, cognitive stimulation activities that stimulate thinking - and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) adopting more positive ways of thinking and alternative therapies, such as aromatherapy, massage or music therapy can all help.

There are a range of helpful drugs for Alzheimer's and medicines to reduce depression, agitation, anxiety and aggression may also be given.

Hope for the future Researchers are working on Alzheimer’s prevention, identification of further genetic markers and potential treatments, such as ultrasound waves and drugs already used for diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. alzheimers.org.uk National Dementia Helpline: 0300 2221122

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Days of the Week 1. Since the mid-1930s, UK General Elections have always been held on which day of the week?

2. What is the only day of the week that is an anagram of a valid English word?

3. The final round of each the four major golf championships normally takes place on which day of the week?

4. What day commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus and his Apostles?...

Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday or Good Friday?

5. According to the nursery rhyme, on what day of the week did Solomon Grundy get married?

6. Which day of the week features in the titles of top ten hit singles by New Order, Duran Duran and the Bangles?

7. Which TV and film character has the middle name of Friday and a first name to suggest she might be full of woe?

8. What is the first day of the week mentioned in the lyrics of the theme song for the TV show Happy Days?

9. "Mardi Gras" is French for what?... lazy Monday, fat Tuesday or angry Wednesday?

10. Hosted by Chris Evans, when the TV show TFI Friday was first broadcast in 1996, what did Channel 4 say the letters in "TFI" stood for?

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From age 7 and up Combining the fun and excitement of sport with time honoured tradition.

Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association Web: fskauk.co.uk Email: info@fskauk.co.uk

Contact Sensei Debi Steven

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1. Thursday 2. Monday (an anagram of dynamo) 3. Sunday 4. Maundy Thursday 5. Wednesday 6. Monday (Blue Monday, New Moon On Monday, Manic Monday) 7. Wednesday Addams (from The Addams family; the nursery rhyme Monday’s Child says “Wednesday’s child is full of woe”) 8. Sunday 9. Fat Tuesday 10. Thank Four It’s (Friday)

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3 Lette ACT ANT ANY CAN CAT HAT

3 Letters ACT, ANT, ANY, CAN, CAT, HAT, HAY, NAY, TAN, THY 4 Letters ACHY, CANT, CHAT, THAN 5 Letters CHANT, YACHT 6 Letters CHANTY

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Barnes Children's Literature Festival -14 & 15 May A two-day festival of stories for children of all ages to meet authors and illustrators and learn about the world of books

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he Barnes Children’s Literature Festival returns this year, covering two days, with more than 50 authors and illustrators. The Festival gives children a chance to meet the people who have created their favourite books and hear how the story-writing and drawing process evolves into the characters they know and love.

Popular children’s TV presenters, such as CBeebie’s star, Cerrie Burnell.

Among the authors will be Lauren Child, author of Charlie & Lola, Clarice Bean and Ruby Redford, along with graphic designer, David Mackintosh, who will talk about their working process – what happens to the artwork once it leaves Lauren’s studio and her incredibly long answerphone messages!

The Gruffalo creator, Axel Scheffler, will be drawing a selection of characters from his books – such as Room On The Broom and Snail And The Whale - and reading some of his stories.

The internationally acclaimed Australian author, Morris Gleitzman, will appear at his only UK festival, sharing the secrets to his writing methods. His books look at serious subjects, such as the horrors of the Holocaust in Once, Then, Now, After and Soon, which has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal, but with warmth and humour.

Judith Kerr, a long-time resident of Barnes, and best-selling author of The Tiger Who Came To Tea and Mog will make a special guest appearance, talking about her life and work with Nicolette Jones, the children’s books editor of The Sunday Times.

Other authors include Cornelia Funke, Kate Saunders, Jacqueline Wilson and Philip Womack – for full details and to book tickets, check out barneskidslitfest.org.

Tickets from £5 barneskidslitfest.org Authors from top: Axel Scheffler, Jacqueline Wilson, Morris Gleitzman and Roger McGough

SATURDAY 14 & SUNDAY 15 MAY 2016 www.barneskidslitfest.org BarnesKidsLitFest

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schools

Barnes Surgery Chartfield Surgery Danebury Ave Essex House Surgery Sheen Health Centre Seymour House The Surgery Kingston Hospital Queen Mary’s Hospital

Barnes/Mortlake Barnes Primary 020 8876 7358 Lowther Primary 020 8748 3984 St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic 020 8876 6679 St Osmund’s Catholic 020 8748 3582 East Sheen East Sheen Primary 020 8876 7484 Sheen Mount 020 8876 8394 Putney All Saints C of E 020 87885196 Hotham Primary 020 87886468 Our Ladies of Victories Catholic Primary 020 87885196 St Mary's C of E 020 87889591

020 8748 7574 020 8788 3252 0844 477 3782 020 8876 1033 020 8876 4086 020 8940 2802 020 8748 1065 020 8546 7711 020 8487 6000

clubs, groups & societies Barnes Community Association 020 8878 2359 Barnes Literary Society 020 8876 3817 Barnes & Mortlake History Society 020 8392 8505 Barnes Music Society 020 8876 1563 Barnes WI www.barneswi.co.uk FiSH Neighbourhood Care Scheme (For help and to volunteer) 020 8876 3414 Friends of Barnes Common 020 8392 2566 Friends of Palewell Common 07771 970017 Friends of Richmond Park 020 8549 8975 Mortlake with East Sheen Society 020 8876 7744 Neighbourhood Watch 020 8247 5807 OSO Community Arts Centre 020 8876 9885 Putney Music www.putneymusic.org.uk Putney Bridge Club 020 8892 9429 Putney Scouts 5thputneyseascouts.btik.com Putney Society www.putneysociety.org.uk Putney Theatre Company 07900 216 197 Richmond Orchestra 020 8876 4728 WI www.barneswi.co.uk www.putneywi.wordpress.com

sports clubs & activities 144 (Richmond) Squadron Air Cadets 020 8940 2223 Barn Elms Sports Centre 020 8876 7685 Barnes Sports Club 020 8876 1270 Barnes Runners 020 8241 6574 Pools on the Park 020 8940 0561 Putney Leisure Centre 020 8785 0388 Rocks Lane Tennis & Football Centre 020 8876 8330 Sheen Common Bowling Club 020 8878 6279 Shene Sports & Fitness Centre 020 3__772 2999 Sheen Shufflers 020 8876 6819

council Richmond Council Wandsworth Council Crimestoppers

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08456 122 660 020 8871 6000 0800 555 111

Secondary Schools ARK Putney Academy Christ’s Grey Court Richmond Park Academy

020 87883421 020 8940 6982 020 8948 1173 020 8876 8891

local police Barnes Police Station Richmond Police Station (8am-8pm) Putney Safer Neighbourhood Teams East Sheen Mortlake & Barnes Barnes Putney

020 8392 1212 101 101 07879 433 391 020 8721 2007 07768 178 731 0208 247 7860

libraries Castelnau Mon, Tues, Fri 9.30am-6pm, Weds 10am7pm; Thurs & Sun closed. Tel: 020 8734 3350 East Sheen Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9.30am-6pm; Weds 10am-7pm; Sat 9.30am-4pm, Sun 10am-2pm.

Tel: 020 8734 3337 Putney Mon, Weds, Thurs 9am-8pm, Tues closed, Fri 9am-2pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm.

Tel: 020 8871 7090

recycling Richmond Borough (Townmead Rd) Opening Times Mon 10am - 6pm; Tues-Sat 8am - 6pm; Sun & Bank Hols: 9am - 4pm. Closed: 25, 26 Dec, 1 Jan. Richmond residents only. Last admission 15m before closing time.

Wandsworth Borough (Smugglers Way) Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm; Sat 8am - 6pm; Sun 8am - 5pm If you have a club, society or association that you would like listed here please email me the details at: pippa@livinginmagazines.co.uk

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Index of Local Businesses Bathrooms Masons Original Bathrooms Builders/Extensions DPS Car & Van Hire Practical Car Hire

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Martial Arts Pee Wee/Funakoshi

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Networking (Women) Athena Barnes 17

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Carpenter Yellow Chisel 9 Car Services Colin Ferns - Mercedes 2 Catering B & W Events 20 Katie’s Kitchen 20 Cleaning Services Cleaner For My Home 8 Curtains & Blinds Curtain Call 9 CJR Interiors 8 Dentist Kew Dental Care Drama Classes Stagecoach Dry Cleaners Hamlyns

Personal Trainer Inspired Fitness Pet Sitting Franchise P, H & G Company School King's College Solicitors D&G Family Law Posada Law Stamp Collection J Curtain Ltd Windows Pro-Fit Windows

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Fitness Coach Inspired Fitness

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Gardening Auntie Planty

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Heating Engineer David Harris Hypnotherapy Westfield Practice

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Insurance Shene Insurance Interiors Bella Interior Design CJR Interiors Saunders Interiors

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what's on LOCALLY Arts...

Wandsworth Arts Fringe 6 -22 May

A wonderful selection of writers, artists and performers make up this year's Wandsworth Arts Fringe, showing the best that the borough has to offer in local talent. If you're looking for laughs, Yolanda Mercy's one-woman show On The Edge Of Me or Rowan Fox-Noble's Failing At Life will comically convey their day-to day struggles.

Fragility is a group of the very best fringe performers from across the world - Perth, Stockholm, Prague and, of course, Edinburgh. Or, for interactive fun, ActionSpace artists (pictured) are experimenting with multiple art forms in their workshops, creating new installations. wandsworthfringe.com

Theatre...

Music...

The Katriona Taylor Quintet 18 June Vocalist Katriona returns to the historic jazz venue, The Bull’s Head, in Barnes, with her sensational band. Latin Jazz meets sweet soul.

Doors open 8:00pm Show starts 8:30pm. Tickets £12 in adv or £15 on the door. The Bull's Head, 373 Lonsdale Rd, Barnes. 020 8876 5241

An Audience With…

Strictly Come Dancing stars

22 May Stars of the immensely popular Strictly Come Dancing, Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe, give a dance showcase in an evening of pure visual entertainment, performing a mix of Ballroom and Latin, as well as a history of their lives to reach the Strictly dance floor. For an extra £10 you can also book a meet-and-greet with the pair.

The Rose Theatre, Kingston. Tickets £26, or £15 pit cushions. Box Office: 020 8174 0090. rosetheatrekingston.org 30

Under the Blue Sky 17 - 21 May

In three subtlylinked acts, three pairs of teachers discuss love and lust with boldness and honesty, as writer, David Eldridge studies unrequited affection, obsession, sex, and even being happy. Nick (played by local Richmond actor Paul Downey, pictured) and Helen have been friends for three years since they slept together once, but they’ve got very different feelings about Nick taking a new job at a public school. In the next act, a drunken Michelle is very determined to sleep with her faithful confidant, the virginal history teacher Graham, but the recital of her various liaisons leads to a sinister reversal of the seduction. Finally, two older teachers, Robert and Anne, who have spent the school holidays together for many years, look up at the sky and begin to hope they could be happy.

Putney Arts Theatre. Tickets from £14. putneytheatrecompany.org.uk

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