Living In Barnes, East Sheen & West Putney magazine - Sept/Oct '18

Sept/Oct 2018

EDUCATION FOCUS

Putney Artists at home Men and mental health

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hat a great summer we had! It didn't quite last until the end of August, but we had weeks and weeks of wonderful hot weather. However, this has inevitably taken its toll on our gardens. Dried out grass and limp plants abound, but how can we make sure they're in good shape for next year? Our horticulturist and garden writer, Valerie McBride-Munro, shares her tips on how to protect your garden for future hot summers on pg 17.

The next couple of months are important for some parents as they take their children to visit local independent schools during their Open Days and prepare them for the 11+ exams in January. Look at our Education Focus section to find out more about the top local schools from pg 35.

Women suffering from mental health issues are more likely to seek help than men and the stereotype of the 'strong, silent man' doesn't help. So how can we encourage men to open up and talk about their feelings. Read our feature, Men & Mental Health on pg 29.

We have a great competition - Marks & Spencer are offering a £100 voucher to spend at their Kew Retail Park branch! Find out more on pg 19.

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Homes & Interiors: Bedroom bliss Gardening: Mulching for next year Local Talk Barnes Charity Fashion Show Barnes Film Festival Putney Artists Barnes Food Fair Restaurant review: Chakra Health: Men and mental health What's On

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the best bathroom

homes & interiors

Pure and simple or luxuriously ornate, your bathroom can be a haven that is both practical and indulgent

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he saying ‘form follows function’ is often the case with interior design, and never more so than when planning a bathroom. Practicalities must come first (though prettiness is a close second). With careful thought, and maybe some inspiration from books, magazines and websites, you can create a room that reflects your style as well as being warm and welcoming, clean and calm.

Initially, think about who will use the room, how often and at what times of day, and consider what fittings, in an ideal world, you would like to include. Then sketch the room to scale on squared paper, indicating the positions of windows, doors, radiators and pipes, and allowing generous activity space for knees, elbows, drying and so on.

Avoid moving pipes unless absolutely necessary, as this will increase installation costs considerably. It is also a good idea to plan out the electrics, marking the position of light fittings (ensure anything you buy is rated for wet areas) and perhaps a shaver socket/ toothbrush charger.

Sometimes it makes sense to build shallow false walls within which to hide cables and pipework, whilst installing underfloor heating allows you to remove a radiator, thus freeing up some wall space for a statement towel warmer, as well as providing cosy, constant heat.

Finally, having taken everything into consideration, work out what is possible given your budget and the space available, if necessary considering specially designed, space-saving fittings, such as a corner WC or a P-shaped shower/bath.

Bathroom fittings are available in a multitude of styles and prices, but simplicity is often the best option. If you are on a tight budget invest most in moving parts, such as shower doors and taps.

Don’t forget to plan in plenty of storage, whether free-standing or built in. When choosing baths, showers, basins and loos, cast your inhibitions aside: in the showroom, stand in the shower, climb into the bath and sit on the loo. Since you will be using them on a daily basis for years to come, it is worth ensuring that they are comfortable and feel well made.

In addition, ask your retailer how products have been tested, whether they conform to British or European standards and what guarantee is on offer.

Baths The more you pay for a bath, the more variety there is in size, shape and material.

While the standard bath is a 1700 x 700mm rectangle, you can also find double-ended, corner and free-standing baths, and a variety

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of shapes. Acrylic is most common but, if money were no object, you could choose a bath made from stone, wood, copper or glass.

Showers Look for three key features: flow control, thermostatic control and easy cleaning. More features are available on the more costly models, including constant temperature control, a hot water safety limiter, cool housing, water-saving, adjustable sprays and easy-clean functions.

Basins As well as the traditional pedestal style made from ceramic, choose from other options such as winged, semi-pedestal, counter-top or wallhung. You can tell a good quality basin by its weight and clean, straight lines.

WCs Basic loos are of the pan and cistern variety, but if you pay a little more you could go for a close-coupled style (the pan and cistern are in one seamless unit), a back-to-wall WC where the cistern is hidden behind either a false wall or furniture, or a contemporary, wall-hung type.

Wet rooms If you enjoy an indulgent shower then a wet room is a great option. It is simply a waterproof, walk-in shower area (more or less any shape or size you like), with a drain in the floor, a drenching shower head and – sometimes but not always – a glass screen. Spacious and stylish, wet rooms are often seen as the last word in luxury, but they can have pitfalls, especially if not on the ground floor. Their walls and floors must be made completely watertight by covering with sheeting or sealant, or you could have disastrous leaks. You will also need a suitable drainage slope (or a pre-formed tray), high water pressure and – to prevent condensation and mould – excellent ventilation.

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CHANGE YOUR LIFE – SLEEP BETTER

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e all know how important sleep is, but with endless advice on how to get a good night’s sleep, it can be hard to know what to do. We are all different, so different tips and beds will work for different people. Brent Cooper, Managing Director at Westend Bed Company, has worked in the bed industry for more than 30 years. In that time, he has learned a thing or two and knows how to help his customers enjoy quality sleep, allowing them to wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day.

Brent says: ‘When a person is sleeping on the wrong bed, good quality sleep is really hard to achieve. The body moves and tries to settle into a position where the muscles can relax.

When that does not happen there is a constant shifting around. They end up tossing and turning looking for the right position where they can drift off into deep sleep.

In the search to try to achieve deep sleep so many factors get the blame – blue light, TVs, iPads, caffeine etc. The tendency to lay the blame on everything rather than look to the obvious drives me crazy!’

People often feel if they spend a lot of money on a bed it will solve all their sleep woes. However, while it is important to invest in a quality bed, what is more important is to ensure that it offers the correct support. Then everything else will fall nicely into place.

Brent and the team at Westend Bed Company have developed personalised Sleep Consultations which involve a lifestyle evaluation and sleep analysis to ensure each customer finds the correct support system, model and style of bed to suit their individual needs. Sleep Consultations are offered free of charge to all customers at the showroom in East Sheen, Richmond.

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collection of Hypnos beds, the exquisite Diamond Collection from British manufacturer, Marshall & Stewart, and two worldleading adjustable beds – the Supercad from Treca Interiors Paris, which 'The body moves and features elegant and tries to settle in French a position where the design, muscles can relax...' and the Nottinblú PBS Fluid, an Italian masterpiece which employs a bed system which automatically adjusts to the weight, shape and movements of the body.

The showroom is also home to the stunning Urbino Baldacchino four-poster bed (above) from internationally-renowned furniture designer, Cantori. This elegant Super King size bed is the epitome of Italian craftsmanship and contemporary styling combined to create an impressive piece of statement furniture.

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Sort out your bathroom STORAGE Bathrooms are often small and tight on space, so well-organised storage is vital

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Above: Umbra Cubiko wall mirror/storage unit, £80. frontlinebathrooms.co.uk

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An eye for detail Jamie Holmes of Yellow Chisel has been working with wood for more than 35 years, creating beautiful cabinets, kitchens and alcoves

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amie Holmes has a love of creating bespoke pieces of furniture in wood. Having been in the business for decades, he is happiest creating wardrobes, kitchens, home offices and fitted furniture in newly extended loft spaces, for locals who are improving their homes.

Says Jamie: ‘I mainly make fitted furniture, but I originally apprenticed as a cabinet maker, so I have a strong eye for detail.’

Jamie has his own West London workshop, which enables him to create pieces off-site and then install within one or two days, with little mess. His fan-extracted spray booth means paint finishes are smooth and even, without unsightly brush strokes.

Prices are competitive rather than cheap but still undercut larger companies, due to lower overheads. And, being genuinely bespoke, this means you are getting a unique piece of furniture fitted into your home.

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Neighbourhood support

FiSH is a neighbourhood care organisation, providing assistance and support to those Mondays living in East Sheen, Mortlake and Barnes

Mortlake Community Association Activities and courses for everyone!

Monday What's On in Mortlake 1.15-2.30pm: Gentle exercise

1.15 - 2.30pm Tuesday FiSH Tuesday Talks, 11am (coffee from 10.30am): Gentle Exercise. Mortlake Hall, 30 Mullins Path, SW14 8EZ 12-1.30pm: Come & sing!

4 Sept King Arthur & His Knights - Dr Paul Fox Tuesdays 2-4pm: Computer club 11 Sept Motivations of Collecting - Julia Hamilton12.00 – 1.30pm Come and sing! St. Mary’s Rooms, Parish Church, SW14 8JA Wednesday 18 Sept Scam Prevention & Support - Met Police & Barclays Bank 2.00 - 4.00pm 10-11.30pm: Gardening group Computer Club, St. Mary’s Rooms, Parish Church SW14 8JA 25 Sept Convict Love Tokens - Tim Millett (1st & 3rd Weds of the month) Chopin: Poet of the Piano - Elizabeth Handley 2 Oct 12.30-2.30pm: Positive living Wednesdays The Wildlife of the Falklands - John Lawrence 9 Oct 10.30 – 11.30pm Gardening Group. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month Thursday Community Garden, Alder Road, Mortlake 16 Oct NO TALK 10.30-11.30am: Yoga 12.30 - 2.30pm 1.00-3pm: Healthy cooking lunch club 23 Oct The History of Wine - David Wright Positive Living. The Old Bakery, 67b Lower Mortlake Road, Mortlake 30 Oct Crime & Punishment in Barnes & Mortlake Thursdays Helen Deaton Friday 1-3pm: MIND drop-in FiSH Bridge: FiSH Bridge is open to anyone 10.30 who – 11.30am Yoga, St. Mary’s Rooms, Parish Church, SW14 8JA 2-4pm: Drawing group plays Bridge but is unable to attend a regular Bridge Club for Years 4-7 12.30 – 2.30pm 6.30-8.30pm: Drawing Group.Youth Free Taster Session group due to loss of mobility, sight or memory. The The Old Bakery 67b Lower Mortlake Road, Mortlake sessions run from 2:00pm - 4:45pm on alternate held at various venues - visit 1.30 – 3.00pm Activities Reminiscence Group.

3rd Thursday of the month Thursday afternoons St. Mary’s Rooms, Parish Church, SW14 8JA mortlakecommunityassociation.org.uk for Barnes Green Centre, SW13 9HE more details or call Robert: 020 8487 5500 Fridays

Tel: 020 8876 3335 / fishhelp.org.uk 12.30 – 2.30pm MIND Drop-in.

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it's time to MULCH

Now that the hot and dry weather appears to have left us, it’s time to have a post mortem in the garden

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he one message that has come out loud and clear is that if we mulch our garden soil, then precious plants have a much better chance of surviving the predicted repeats of this year’s summer sizzle.

The word 'mulch' is a strange one. Like the riddle of the Snark, it means nothing specific and yet it means everything. The dictionary definition of the word 'mulch' is a layer of material applied to the surface of the soil. It doesn’t define what – it could be pebbles, shingle, compost, bark chips, straw or even cardboard or old carpet.

Whether your soil is light and sandy or heavier clay, mulching is king. You can use the product of your own compost bin but, for the reasons that I will explain, I always use wellrotted stable manure. It’s an excellent material which does four important things.

By covering all of the spaces between your plants this well-rotted stable manure will suppress weeds. As you are applying a fairly thick layer – at least 2.5cm/1in – this will help to stop the soil drying out, while also keeping the soil at an even temperature. This wonderful organic matter, which incidentally doesn’t stink at all, will re-mineralise your soil and improve its structure. So, if you started out with a light sandy soil it will help to hold on to moisture for longer; if you have a heavy clay then this magic material will help to break it up.

If this was a human beauty product achieving so much, it would cost a fortune!

Garden centres normally sell it for around £5 for a 70 litre bag, or at a ‘come and buy me’ price of around three bags for £12.

There’s no need to dig it in, merely spread it on top of the soil and allow the soil animals to do their stuff by pulling it down. For the sake

'By covering all the spaces between your plants this wellrotted stable manure will suppress weeds...' of hygiene, I would recommend using a pair of gloves fit for the purpose – either disposable, or an old pair of Marigolds that you keep for a repeat performance in the spring.

If I needed any proof that this one simple act was worth the effort, out of all the local gardens that I visited during the beastly hot weather, it was those that had mulched their flower beds that fared best. Of course, plants still needed water but, where mulch had been applied, the plants were much better off as soil moisture wasn’t escaping like a leaky bucket – and autumn is a good time to mulch.

Valerie McBride-Munro is a qualified horticulturist offering a plant problem solving service. Tel: 020 8892 9243

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local talk...

• More than Jam and Jerusalem The Barnes WI (Women’s Institute) is a thriving community of likeminded women who, yes, enjoy baking, but that’s probably one of the lesser things they get up to – more like learning to play poker, how to mix a cocktail and learning to belly dance – all with a glass of wine. So if you’d like to meet some other Barnes women (of all ages) and learn a new skill or two while having a good natter, then do get in touch. barneswi.co.uk. Email: barneswi@ hotmail.co.uk. Meetings take place: 2nd Thursday of the month (except Aug & Dec), 7.30pm, Bulls Head, Lonsdale Rd, Barnes Putney WI meets on the third Monday of each month at the Putney Pantry, Putney High St. putneywi.wordpress.com or putneywi@outlook.com

east sheen • Watch out for ticks The hot weather over the summer has provided a great environment for ticks in Richmond Park, which latch on to deer, dogs and humans passing through the long, dry grass. Only a small proportion of ticks transmit Lyme disease, which can cause unpleasant symptoms, but it is always good to check yourself and your dog for ticks when you get back from the Park.

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• Love Mortlake – shaping the future Local organisation, Love Mortlake, is keenly keeping its ear to the ground concerning the latest news of the proposed plans for the development of Mortlake Brewery and keeping interested locals informed. It has highlighted concerns about transport problems if the new development goes ahead as planned, as well as the loss of green space, a playing field and worries over the housing density in a confined area.

It’s not a matter of being against the development but making sure that it is created in the best way for all locals. You can find out more about Love Mortlake at lovemortlake.org.uk.

putney • Sing it out loud Putney Light Operatic Society (PLOS) is celebrating 70 years of performing operettas and musicals in the local area. Starting off in 1948 with mainly performances of Gilbert & Sullivan, they widened their repertoire in the 1960s to include musical theatre and family pantos. They perform twice yearly and have produced shows such as Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, The Witches of Eastwick and Sister Act. It is an inclusive society and they welcome everyone, regardless of age or ability, so if you’d like to join, check out their website: plos.co.uk or email: plos@hotmail.co.uk

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Win! A £100 Gift Card from M&S Kew M&S Kew is offering Living In readers the chance to welcome autumn in with style by winning a £100 M&S Gift Card to spend in store. Whether it’s stocking up on essentials for a cosy night in with the family after a walk along the Thames, taking inspiration from Kew’s floral heritage and filling your home with beautiful autumnal blooms, or picking up a collection of wardrobe must-haves for the cooler weather, M&S Kew has it all.

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orraine Edwards, Commercial Manager at M&S Kew, shares her M&S autumn favourites with Living In Magazines readers…

• ‘Our Foodhall is packed with firm favourites as well as new season innovations. At this time of year when the leaves are turning we want warming comfort food perfect for autumn - I love M&S’s new British Collection Seasonal Menu, which is an amazing range of prepared meals offering modern twists on classic recipes. Another great option is our Gastropub range, which we’ve been selling for 15 years as a great, quality alternative to restaurant dining.’

• ‘It’s not just innovation in the food department – we’ve got a brilliant Autumn/Winter range landing across Womenswear, Menswear and Kidswear and a fantastic bra and suit fitting service. I’ve got my eye on our £89 purple knee length coat that’s set to be a customer favourite.’

• ‘Enjoying the best our store has to offer can work up a thirst and our 84 seat Café has a great atmosphere.

It’s the perfect place for a warming cup of coffee or hot chocolate with friends.’

• ‘Finally, with the party season heading our way our Food to Order team are ready to serve customers – order online and pick up from the Collection desk located on the ground floor.’

For your chance to win the £100 voucher, just answer the following question: How many years has M&S been selling its Gastropub range?

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Barnes Charity Fashion Show Fablous fashion on the catwalk from local shops at the Barnes Charity Fashion Show: 10-11 Oct

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arnes Charity Fashion Show returns for two days on 10 & 11 October at St Mary’s Church in Barnes, bringing together fabulous fashion from independent local retailers and raising funds for local charities including Friends of St Mary’s Barnes, Regenerate and Glass Door Homeless.

The Fashion Show has been a regular feature in the Barnes social diary over the last eight years. The show was founded to support St Mary’s Church and local business and has evolved into an unmissable and exciting annual event, which couldn’t work without the help of many volunteers and the support of local businesses.

There will be catwalk fashions from local retailers, live music, delicious food and wine, a ‘shop ‘til you drop’ after party in Kitson Hall. Last year the show raised an amazing £10,600 for three local charities.

Tickets are on sale from sponsors, Knight Frank at their 56, Barnes High Street office as well as online at barnescharityfashionshow.com

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PUTNEY ARTISTS OPEN HOUSE

6-7 and 13-14 October: 11am-6pm

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utney Artists Open House is once again being held this October, giving art lovers the chance to visit artists in their homes, studios, workshops or sheds. Putney is part of the bigger Wandsworth Artists Open House, being run across the borough.

The Putney Artists group offer a diverse collection of paintings, sketches, ceramics, jewellery and sculpture and this year around 50 of them will be showing and selling their work in 30 different locations around Putney.

Artists in the group include Alan Smart (1), who left advertising to study painting in St Ives in the 1960s. He has had shows at Chelsea Art Society, Mall Galleries and Affordable Art Fair.

Alison Edwards’s work (2) ranges from delicate porcelain pieces to garden sculptures.

Sheila Roe (3) grew up by the sea and loves coastal images, using the essence and vitality of a place to capture the sense of being there.

Bill McCombe (4) trained at Wimbledon and City and Guilds of London art schools. His recent work focuses on land and town scapes.

15,000 Trail Maps will be available from early September – they can be picked up from one of the purple bikes dotted around Putney or from various locations, including Putney School of Art and Putney Library.

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Barnes Food Fair

15 September

Barnes Food Fair returns to Barnes Green for a day of cookery demos by top chefs and 100 food stalls to delight the palate

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ll the good things in life will be at the Barnes Food Fair on Saturday, 15 September. A foodie extravaganza, there will be more than 100 carefully selected food stalls, including speciality delicacies, organic produce, handmade chocolates and street food full of flavour from regions as diverse as India, the Middle East, Italy and Colombia.

Top chefs will be showcasing cookery demonstrations at the OSO Arts Centre, opposite the Green: • Ian Salmon - head chef at Rick Stein, Barnes: 10.30-11.30am • Raymond Blanc - owner/chef at Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons: 12-1pm • Phil Howard - partner at Sonny’s Kitchen in Barnes and head chef at Elystan St restaurant: 1.30-2.30pm • Paul Merrett - chef director at The Victoria, East Sheen: 3-4pm All events will take place at OSO Arts Centre, 49 Station Road, Barnes SW13 0LF

Entrance fee £5, demo tickets £10 per demo, booked in advance at: barnes-ca.org, call 020 8876 9885 or visit the box office at OSO Ats Centre

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restaurant review

CHAKRA

A new Indian restaurant in Kingston, set right on the Thames, is perfect for a light lunch when shopping, or a romantic evening meal, with the twinkling lights of the bridge and passing boats

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hakra is not setting out to be just another local Indian restaurant. It take its name and inspiration from chakras – or energy points – fusing this positive energy into the preparing, marinating and cooking of the high quality ingredients and offering an experience well beyond the usual fare.

Like its original sister restaurant in Kensington, the décor is stylish whilst relaxing.

I went for lunch with Rita Kamat – an expert, it seems, on every good Indian restaurant there is in London from Indian Zilla to Chutney Mary – and her knowledge of the origins of each dish made choosing from the menu all the more interesting. Most of the dishes are from Northern India with influences from the Punjab and other regions. And most are vegetarian, with a selection of vegan dishes, too.

We started with Yam Chaat – sweet potato chaat, roasted with cumin and lemon, drizzled with tamarind chutney (£7.50) and Avocado Ke Gole – fried crispy puff pastry filled with avocado, cumin yoghurt, and tamarind (£7.95).

The chaat was a wonderful mix of flavours and texture – the thick, sweet and spicy potato combined with the coolness of the yoghurt, but then again a tang of the tamarind chutney.

I was keen to try the avocado starter as I’ve never had fried avocado before and it arrived as little balls of deliciousness - the avocado wrapped in the pastry and the piquant flavours of the spices complementing the smoothness of the fruit.

With our appetites whetted, we shared three mains – not quite such a light lunch!

The Mirchi Murgh Chicken Tikka (£10.95) was so tender it literally melted on the tongue.

Marinated for a good few hours in Kashmiri chilli powder, green chillies and accompanied by garlic and plum chutney, it was fabulous.

The Maa Di Dal (£8.95) was a thick, dark pot of simmering lentils, peas and beans. Rita explained that in Northern India, the pot of dal

is left in the ground to gently cook through the day and night before being served. Here they cooked it in a clay oven over night and the result was full of flavour. For me, the outstanding dish was the Baingan Ka Bharta – roasted aubergine then slowly cooked with a blend of spices, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and coriander (£9.95). Smokey flavours and perfect for dipping.

Sadly, after three main courses, neither Rita nor I had room for dessert, despite favourites such as mango kulfi and sorbets being on offer, but the fresh mint tea was a great end to the meal.

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men & mental health Suicide is the leading cause of death in men under the age of 50, so how can we encourage them to open up, asks Alison Runham

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t is World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds and on the rise worldwide, with nearly 800,000 suicides a year (that’s one every 40 seconds) and around 20 times as many failed attempts.

Suicide risk factors Men aged 20-29 and 40-49 are most at risk.

A clue to why lies in the Movember Foundation’s conclusion that mental health stigmas and men’s reluctance to discuss and seek help for mental health issues are two major reasons why their life expectancy remains lower than women’s.

The biggest risk factor for suicide is a previous attempt. Although suicide is often clearly linked to mental disorders and alcohol abuse, many suicides happen impulsively in moments of crisis: a trauma, relationship break-up, financial problems or chronic pain and illness that suddenly overwhelms us.

Conflict, disaster, violence, abuse, loss and a sense of isolation are also risk factors and rates are high amongst marginalised groups, e.g. refugees, migrants, prisoners and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people.

So how can we help to prevent suicide, both as individuals and a society?

Suicide prevention

Tackle stereotypes and stigmas The boy who is brought up to believe he mustn’t cry or admit he’s stressed; the girl who hides her true sexual orientation because she’s grown up hearing gay people ridiculed; the migrant shunned by work colleagues – they’re all at higher risk of isolation and depression, and so at higher risk of suicide. It can be tough to tackle this kind of discrimination among family, friends and colleagues, but it’s important we do so.

Encourage them to express their feelings It’s important to encourage men (and

women) to seek help with mental health issues and be more aware of the dangers of alcohol and its misuse. Depression and alcohol-related disorders need to be identified and treated as early as possible. ‘The tragedy of suicide is preventable,’ states The British Psychological Society.

Pay closer attention Many suicide victims reportedly seemed ‘fine’ just days or even hours before ending their lives. We must look out for warning signs and, on a practical level, remove (as far as possible) the means for attempting suicide from those we fear are at risk.

WHO TO CONTACT: Samaritans: Call the short number: 116 123.

Open 24/7 every day. samaritans.org Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – for men. 0800 58 58 58 open 5pm 12pm every day. thecalmzone.net Reasons to Stay Alive, by Matt Haig, (Canongate Books). Many people who have suffered depression and/or contemplated suicide credit this book for helping them through crises.

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With Richmond Park on our doorstep, cycling has become such a popular sport in this area

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ycling places unique demands on the body and, here at Physio on the River, we frequently assess and manage people with problems related to cycling.

These include aches and pains caused by cycling and the way the bike fits them, as well as movement issues and physical problems with their body that impedes their cycling (and often both at the same time!).

Therefore, it is entirely appropriate that we are now able to offer a comprehensive ‘bike fit’ assessment by a physiotherapist to ensure optimal performance, manage any individual musculoskeletal imbalances in the body, minimize injury risk and keep you pedaling joyously.

What is the advantage of a physiotherapist carrying out your bike fit assessment?

As physios, we can not only assess if the bike is set up correctly for you, but we can also look at how well your physical make-up works on the bike. Not everyone is totally symmetrical and cyclists often carry old injuries and imbalances in their body. We have the background knowledge of the human body to assess what needs to be fixed in their skeleton and movement system for a more comfortable ride.

What is a bike fit assessment?

Bike fitting aims to maximise rider comfort.

A well fitted rider should be able to sustain a relaxed position on the bike with minimal effort, without causing strain and overloading tissues.

The bike seat position is NOT a normal sitting position but on a bike! It is an entirely different posture.

The key to a successful bike fitting is that the rider is relaxed, their posture is optimal, weight is distributed evenly and comfortably, the joints are extended optimally to produce power and the foot is stable.

A bike fitting will take approximately 75 minutes. You should attend wearing cycling clothing, the footwear you cycle in (cycle shoes with cleats if used) and, of course, bring your bike. You will have your bike connected to a turbo machine and you should expect to be riding for up to 25-30 minutes of the time.

We may occasionally make recommendations on changes to components such as saddles, stems and handlebars and, as necessary, can help you to source them (though for most this shouldn’t be necessary).

We charge £180 for our new bike fit service.

If you would like more information and a chat with our cycling physio guru Richard Game just call 020 8876 5690.

Diana Wilson runs Physio on the River by Barnes Bredge Station, where her team of physios and other therapists can help you recover from pain and injury.

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STAGECOACH - a class act The principal of Stagecoach Kew, Stephen Guilfoyle, explains how singing, dancing and drama classes help children to develop confidence in all areas of life

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’ve been running the school in Kew for the last 14 years and children attend for many different reasons. Some may dream of being performers, while for others it’s more about building up their confidence both on and off the stage.

‘Our classes give children the opportunity to learn how to perform and at the same time become more confident within a likeminded environment. Children find their feet by working alongside their peers in the classroom. Once they’re ready to take on bigger roles in our stage productions we encourage and nurture them as much as possible.

‘In dance we work on improving fitness, stamina, suppleness and co-ordination. As well as working on engaging dance routines, children are also encouraged to develop their own choreography skills, building up a vocabulary of moves and dance steps.

‘In singing we start off with breathing technique, vocal warm ups and tricky tongue twisters. Diction exercises help to enunciate, so each word is heard clearly. In chorus everyone has to sing the same consonants and vowels and finish at exactly the same time, which means students also have to get their breathing right. It’s also not enough just to sing a song – you must tell its story. Students have to stand, move properly and present themselves to an audience. These are all great skills at any point in life.’

‘In drama we always encourage an individual’s ideas, but our students also learn that by working together they become more creative as a team. We develop this through lots of drama games, improvisation, script work and performances.

‘These skills boost confidence so much that many of our students apply for dance and drama scholarships at local independent schools. We often role-play fun ‘mock interviews’ for the 11+, enabling children to feel prepared and relaxed. We look at interview technique, presentation, speech, body

'Our classes give children the opportunity to learn how to perform and at the same time become more confident...' language and of course the confidence to look someone in the eye and give a good account of themselves.’

‘Stagecoach can also be a stepping stone to professional work. But most children come to us because they love being part of a creative group. As one of my old pupils put it: “Stagecoach is the only time I can combine all the things I love - music, dance and drama - in one place!’’’

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What can an independent school offer your child?

There are more than 200 independent schools in London offering great facilities, pastoral care and support as well as academic success

*All statistics from Independent Schools Council Report 2016/17

Why consider an independent?

We have many excellent primary and secondary states schools locally – among the best in the country – so what can independent schools offer? Class sizes tend to be smaller, although not always by much, but it is the the calm focus and expectation of learning that is attractive to parents, as well as often excellent facilities, whether that is state-ofthe-art laboratories, a large performance theatre or onsite playing fields.

‘Hot-housing’ and elitism?

It would be hard to find a school that says it ‘hot-houses’ its students, but most obviously do work to ensure each child learns to the best of their ability, which they want to show in their academic results. This doesn’t come from an overload of classes and homework, but by encouraging an interest in learning and taking advantage of extracurricular activities, such as the debating society, adventure society, film or photography clubs. Good pastoral care ensures that any concerns are identified as early as possible to help keep the child on track.

While private education used to be an option for just the wealthy, this is no longer the case.

A parent could just as easily be a taxi driver as a lawyer, with around 32% of pupils having fee assisted places*. Some schools are now aiming to have 25% of pupils fully funded by bursaries, giving bright children who would not normally have had the chance to attend the opportunity to do so.

Most independent schools are also actively partnering other local schools or organisations in their local community, sharing facilities and offering grounds for sports use. Theatres

Independent Schools Facts & Figures

• 1,280 schools nationwide • 211 London schools • 518,432 pupils • Average fees £13,623 (£15,897 London) • 32% of pupils fee assisted • 92% go on to higher education*

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However, it is still only a small percentage of children – around seven per cent nationally and 13% across London – who are privately educated. According to the Independent Schools Council, research by a leading psychometric testing company, found that private school pupils, across all ages, tended to be committed, confident and resilient to setbacks.

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the best academic results they can, choosing the right school to suit their needs is more important than just going for the one that tops the League Tables. They could get better results from a smaller, more nurturing school, that maybe takes pupils with all levels of ability, than one that gets the highest A Level grades. Prep or junior schools are not generally selective, but if you’re keen on a particular senior school then do look at which schools they feed into before making your choice.

Curriculum Prep schools offer a wide range of subjects and also guide pupils towards the 11+ and Common Entrance exam at 13. Check which subjects are offered by the independent senior schools you visit - particularly if your child has an interest or talent, such as drama or sport.

Check whether the school follows GCSE and A Levels or alternatives such as IGCSE and IB. Single sex or mixed Many senior schools are co-educational, whether all the way through or from Sixth Form. It’s said that teenagers are less selfconscious in single sex schools and less distracted during class. However, others say co-education offers the chance for boys and girls to mix easily and offer a wider perspective on subjects.

Facilities & extra-curricular Most independent schools have superb sports facilities. Many have great playing fields and sports halls on site whereas other schools bus the children to sports centres and grounds elsewhere - which means you could be doing a lot of picking up after sports events.

Check what extra-curricular activities are on offer during the lunch hour and after school.

Clubs and organisations are a great way for children to mix with others outside their class and helps them to pursue new interests.

Fees, scholarships & bursaries Fees average around £13,600 per year, although this rises to £15,900 for London schools.

Scholarships are mainly available for academic skill, music, sport, drama or allrounders. They are not means-tested but based purely on ability. However, there is a

'While private education used to be an option for just the wealthy, this is no longer the case...' shift in many schools to giving bursaries rather than scholarships.

Bursaries are means-tested and are awarded to families where it would not normally be possible to send the child privately, due to the cost. Schools are actively partnering organisations to help children get a partially or fully funded place. Different levels of bursary may be offered – often from around 25% upwards, but each school will have a different policy, so ask early on.

What to ask on the day You can get a good feel for a school just by wandering around, but do ask questions as you go. Ask about the ethos of the school, how they deal with discipline and bullying strategies. First year pupils usually help out on the day so encourage your child to ask them questions, for instance, what they like about the school.

Exams Even though you may be keen on a particular school your child still has to pass an exam to get in. However, an offer of a place is not always dependent on the highest scores.

While some take only those who show the highest academic achievement, many others take children from the top, middle and lower tiers academically. If your child does well enough, they will be asked to come for an interview, which is an important part of the selection process.

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ne of the UK’s top-performing schools, Hampton combines academic and all-round excellence with exceptional pastoral care. Boys leave as happy, well-rounded individuals with a wide range of skills and interests and the confidence and resilience to succeed in the world. The School received the highest praise from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in its latest report.

Hampton is academically selective and pupils achieve exceptional results at I/GCSE, A Level and Pre-U, progressing to elite universities across the UK, USA and Europe. Between 20 and 25 boys receive offers from Oxford or Cambridge each year. Teaching is challenging, innovative and tailored to suit boys’ learning styles.

We are not, however, all about hard work!

The exceptional cultural, artistic and sporting experiences on offer are essential elements of the balanced, all-round education which Hamptonians enjoy. Our extensive cocurricular programme ensures that our boys’ academic studies are enhanced and enriched by opportunities beyond the classroom.

There is a vibrant creative programme and a superb Performing Arts centre, The Hammond Theatre, supports impressive music and drama provision. Hampton is also one of only a handful of All-Steinway Schools in the UK. Set in 27 acres of spacious grounds, the School also has an enviable reputation for excellence across an unusually wide range of sports and boys benefit from first-class coaching, superb on-site playing fields and a stateof-the-art 3G sports ground.

Particular strengths are cricket, football, rowing, rugby, tennis and

chess. Hampton produces some exceptional sportsmen and its teams consistently compete at the highest level in national schools’ competitions. However, there are teams for every ability and all boys are encouraged to represent the School.

For those seeking adventure, the Duke of Edinburgh Award schemes, The Combined Cadet Force and the School Adventure Society offer plenty of excitement and challenges and there are more than 70 trips each year to destinations as diverse as Bruges, Borneo and Berlin.

The School also enjoys close links with neighbouring LEH which we believe provides the best of both worlds – all the advantages of single sex education but with the benefits of joint activities and co-operation in the academic and co-curricular programme.

These links include an extensive coach service network. www.hamptonschool.org.uk

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ady Eleanor Holles (LEH) is a remarkable school. It is a school where girls successfully combine impressive intellectual endeavour with enthusiastic engagement well beyond academia.

The school educates approximately 885 girls aged seven to eighteen, with around 185 in the Junior School and 700 in the Senior School.

The girls’ public exam results and their sporting achievements are among the best in the country. Their musical and dramatic activities place them among the best of young performers. And most importantly of all, their stimulating and happy approach to all they do makes LEH a joyful place to study and grow.

There is so much more to LEH life than academic achievement: if young women left here with excellent exam results alone, we would be disappointed. Our goal is that LEH girls become expert learners, unafraid to tackle new and challenging ideas, prepared to take risks, and able to learn from failure.

Our school motto ‘Hope Favours the Bold’ sums it up beautifully – at LEH, girls learn to be courageous and ever hopeful, optimistic and determined in all that they do.

Throughout its 300-year history LEH has produced many remarkable women. If you think your daughter would enjoy joining their ranks, please come and visit us.

Only by seeing the school in action will you get a true flavour of all that an LEH education offers.

Hanwoth Road, Hampton Middlesex TW12 3HF lehs.org.uk Tel: 020 8979 1601 Admissions: registrar@lehs.org.uk

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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 Oasis Academy 020 7884 6000 Our Ladies of Victories Catholic Primary 020 87885196 St Mary's C of E 020 87889591

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clubs, groups & societies Barnes Community Association 020 8878 2359 Barnes Literary Society 020 8876 3817 Barnes & Mortlake History Society 020 8878 3756 Barnes Music Society 020 8876 1563 Barnes WI 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 Mortlake Community Association 020 8487 5500 Neighbourhood Watch 020 8247 5807 OSO Community Arts Centre 020 8876 9885 Putney Music putneymusic.org.uk Putney Bridge Club 020 8892 9429 Putney Scouts 5thputneyseascouts.btik.com Putney Society putneysociety.org.uk Putney Theatre Company 07900 216 197 Richmond Orchestra 020 8876 4728

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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 1-5pm.

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what's on LOCALLY Single Spies 16-20 Oct

Alan Bennett’s title for his two one-act plays is taken from Hamlet: ‘When sorrows come, they come not single spies, but in battalions’.

The first, An Englishman Abroad, is the touching re-imagination of a real meeting between the actress Coral Browne and Cambridge spy Guy Burgess in Moscow, 1958. His circumstances and surroundings are shabby, but the exchanges between the two are sharp.

A Question of Attribution is Bennett’s fantasy meeting between Sir Anthony Blunt (‘the fifth man’) and the Queen in Buckingham Palace.

Putney Arts Theatre, Ravenna Road, Putney. Tickets £14. Box office: 020 8788 6943. putneytheatrecompany.org.uk.

Absolute Bowie 19 Oct

26 Oct – 1 Dec

David Bowie’s image changed and evolved over decades as a musician and tribute band, Absolute Bowie, takes audiences on a trip that presents his best-loved personas. This unique concert will feature two sets plus more costume changes than most other shows. Tracks from all the great albums, including Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars, Heroes, Hunky Dory and Young Americans.

Half Moon Putney, Putney Bridge Rd. Tickets £14 adv, £16 door. tickets.halfmoon.co.uk 46

Dealing with Clair

Clair, a young estate agent, is helping Mike and Liz to sell their home.

Charming cash buyer, James, is keen to sign the contract. But appearances can be deceiving and James becomes increasingly sinister as he pries into Clair’s private life. And, it seems, when things turn bad, priorities and moralities become confused.

Orange Tree Theatre. Tickets 25 (£12.50 for under 30s). Box office: 020 8940 3633. orangetreetheatre.co.uk.

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