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One of the great things about publishing this magazine is talking to interesting locals. This month I interviewed Mark Bell, who is directing the play The Comedy About a Bank Robbery, opening at the Criterion Theatre in April. Mark also teaches clowning skills - attaining the comic-timing perfection of Charlie Chaplin rather than a circus clown. Read more about Mark on pg 23.

This issue has a special focus on Homes & Interiors, so if you thinking of repairing, extending or moving house, don't miss out on where to look for the best local designers and trades. Find out who to call from pg 7.

Easter seems very early at the end of March, so if you haven't planned anything yet, read about some egg-citing (sorry...)

7 activities for children on pg 41.

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Homes Focus: The perfect kitchen for small spaces Gardening: Your wildflower meadow garden A Day In The Life Of... a theatre director TW9 website launches Local talk Restaurant review: The Bear Kick Local history: The gunpowder mills of Crane Park Health: Should you avoid wheat?

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Contributors: Valerie McBride-Munro, John Moses, Katherine Sorrell, Alison Runham

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They may be small but they can be perfectly formed: the tiniest of kitchen spaces is often extremely efficient – you can wash, slice and cook almost without moving at all, writes Katherine Sorrell Planning the room In a small kitchen every centimetre counts, and the first principle of design is the ‘work triangle’ – the movement between the three main areas of activity: cooker, sink and fridge.

Each zone should be self-contained, with its own storage and worktop space, but it should also be easy to move between each one. The best way to ensure this is to draw a floor plan with lines connecting each point on the triangle, and avoid placing any obstructions (such as tall cupboards) between them. The theory goes that the most efficient length for each side of the triangle is a double-arm span or about two metres. In practice, however, it is rarely possible to create an absolutely equal triangle, and what matters more is that the three work centres aren’t uncomfortably close or too far apart. In a double galley, keep the sink and cooker on the same side, with the fridge pretty much opposite. In a single galley, you can’t create a triangle at all, but its linear shape means that it’s very easy to use anyway, as long as you don’t make the line too long. Aim

'Mixing colours and textures in the kitchen is a growing trend...' to have tall cupboards at one end, then the hob nearby, and the maximum amount of worktop space between the hob and the sink, with the dishwasher next to the sink at the other end. Add a rubbish bin under the sink and, if you have room, add a pull-out larder to store food.

Eating and entertaining Even in a tiny kitchen, it’s always a good idea to try to fit in somewhere to eat and drink.

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Fold-down tables might work, or perhaps there is room for a small dining table – if it extends for extra guests, so much the better.

Or you could add a breakfast bar by forming an ‘L’ shape at the end of a run of worktop, adding a couple of high stools that can tuck underneath when not in use. Bingo!

An eat-in kitchen.

Choosing units and worktops Mixing textures and colours in the kitchen is a growing trend, and top fashion picks at present include metallics, marble and rough, tough industrial accents.

Deep worktops and open shelving will update a kitchen of any size, but what matters most in any kitchen is quality. You can find more or less any look at more or less any price - but you do get what you pay for. Check the quality of the carcass: cheaper ones are made from chipboard, sometimes with just hardboard backs, which may be fine if all you want is a

budget option. But for a well-used kitchen that you want to last a number of years, opt for plywood or MDF veneer, the thicker the better.

Laminate worktops are the budget choice – choose high-pressure rather than low-pressure ones, as they’re more durable. Wooden worktops can also be inexpensive, but avoid ones that are too cheap or too thin, especially if you’re installing them next to a sink, as they’ll just warp and buckle. Splashbacks are often made from the same material as the worktop, though if cost is an issue you could opt for a cheaper alternative, such as ceramic tiles, tongue and groove painted with tough gloss, or a fashionable sheet of clear or coloured acrylic.

Make the most of your space · Fit wall cupboards that go right up to the ceiling, storing little-used items right at the top · Sliding doors are ideal as they don’t intrude into the room · ‘Magic’ corner cupboards (with special mechanisms that let you get to the stuff at the back) allow you to fit more in · Wall-hung racking systems let you see what you’ve got while still storing it in an organised fashion · Pull-out shelving and slim drawers (eg in the plinth) all add extra storage space · Internal fittings help organise cupboards · When it comes to appliances, choose multi-functional, compact, slimline,

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built-in and stacking versions · Reflective and/or transparent surfaces and pale colours make the room seem bigger · Base cabinets on legs or recessed plinths allow you to see more floor · Avoid visual confusion by sticking to ultraplain cabinet fronts with either no handles or very discreet ones · Larger-than-average floor tiles make the floor seem larger.

Katherine Sorrell is the author of 17 books on design and interiors

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alk into the eclectic world of Curtain Call, tucked away on Richmond Hill, to find one of the widest range of affordable curtains and blinds available in the borough. Luxurious fabrics from designers including Casamance, Voyage and Clarke and Clarke can be hand made to order into curtains or blinds.

Nestled alongside are all types of Luxaflex made-to-measure blinds, from blackout rollers to wooden venetian blinds, and a range of nearly new curtains. Nearly new curtains are priced at approximately half their new cost and are a great, affordable way to finish off a room.

This family run business is not just a curtain shop, it also sells one of the quirkiest ranges of gifts in the area. They have a fantastic eye for the unusual in kids craft kits, beautiful gifts for ladies and retro gifts for men, as well as a

range of over 100 designs of reading glasses.

Just a short walk from the famous ‘Turner view’ and Richmond Park, a visit to this shop is highly recommended.

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TURN-KEY solutions for your home

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Richmond’s Bella Interiors offers a personalised service on every size project

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t’s a continuing trend that people are staying in their homes longer rather than moving house. Not only are finances a consideration but, in the current economy, many children are staying at home for longer after university while they save up for a deposit, meaning the family nest needs to meet the needs of a grown up family.

So many families are adapting their homes to meet their changing needs. Bella Interiors, whose showroom is on Kew Road in Richmond, has worked on many local homes, enlarging or re-configuring family space.

Owner, Abbas Bakhtiary, has been offering a bespoke interior design service for London homeowners for 25 years, from small jobs to large projects: ‘The needs of homeowners change as the family grows and we can provide the solution to get the most out of your space without the need to move house.

‘We are known for offering great value for money, whether for a small or large job. Our ‘turn-key’ service means that our customers don’t need to go to anyone else for anything we can source everything from a tap to a table.’

The showroom shows just a glimpse of what Bella Interiors can offer their customers and their great local reputation has been built on personal service, projects that get delivered on time and that the price quoted is the price you pay - there won’t be any additional charges.

The company has close contacts with major suppliers, such as Lube and Schröder kitchens, Willdue bathrooms and German designer Wackenhut fitted bedroom furniture.

Recent projects have included the small job of designing and fitting an awkwardly shaped kitchen in Richmond, to a large project to

'Our 'turn-key' service means our customers don't need to go to anyone else - we can source everything...' design, extend and refurbish a whole house in South Kensington. ‘We needed to strip back the whole house and re-size the rooms before fitting four bathrooms and a new kitchen.

We decorated the whole house and selected all the furniture, so it was a complete interior design project - our fifth total service turn-key project this year.’

Customers always only deal with Abbas, who has his own in-house team of skilled workmen from carpenters to electricians - no work is sub-contracted out: ‘I know the high quality professionalism my team provides and will only trust their workmanship.

‘If you’re not sure what will work best for your home, give me a call and I’ll be happy to come and discuss your needs.’

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beautiful WINDOWS CJR INTERIORS in Sheen Lane cater for every window treatment required

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e specialise in motorised tracks and blinds of any configuration.

We work in the professional and experienced manner that you would expect from a company that has been established in East Sheen since 1984. We are the only interiors shop in East Sheen and endeavour to always delight our clients and exceed their expectations!

Our contract division works within the interior design industry with exacting deadlines and specifications which help us to offer you all the advice and ideas you need to dress your windows.

Our workroom produces exquisitely hand finished curtains, pelmets and Roman blinds, all within two weeks of confirmation. Our handmade pelmets are bespoke and are the perfect finishing touch to any window.

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and wallpapers and can access all fabrics at competitive prices. We carry a huge variety of blinds: conservatory and shutters. We also carry a wide range of poles including metal, wood and chrome.

Our upholstery division carries out reupholstery, headboards and walling, cushions, seating areas and loose covers – all made by master craftsmen.

We are open five days week and by appointment on Saturday. Our estimates are free with full technical advice.

We look forward to welcoming you with whatever your curtain needs are…

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Invest in your HOME

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Make sure you use the right company when extending your home

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garden xtending space. DPS your home offer a is a big complete investment in service from time and money, design to so you want finished to make sure rooms and the company provide you use is a fully experienced. itemised, Dali Pro Services fixed price (DPS) has been quotation transforming so you can homes into be confident bigger, beautiful about the spaces for more cost before than 16 years.

'Loft conversions are the most costwork begins.

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Darak: ‘We Refurbishments belong to the Federation of Master Builders If you don’t need an extension or loft and the Guild of Master Craftsmen, so conversion, but aren’t happy with the you know that every job is the result of current layout of your home, DPS can help excellent workmanship. We always provide reconfigure your rooms to increase space, light a high standard in design, management and useable areas. Or, if you just need your and construction to ensure our customer’s bathroom, kitchen or bedroom refitted, they happiness. can help with this, too.

House extensions New builds Adding ground floor space not only opens DPS’s team are experienced in building up your kitchen and living space, it can add everything from a one-bedroom flat through value to your property, too. Depending on to a seven bedroom family home, multi-storey the size of your conversion, you will need office or apartment block. They can build to apply for a Building Notice or Full Plan you the home of your dreams, with every last Application. If you don’t know a fully qualified architect, DPS has their own architect detail planned. The team’s knowledge, built up from years of experience, means they can and structural engineer, who are experienced offer you a wide range of building methods, in dealing with the local authorities. A typical techniques and materials. They can work with extension takes eight to 10 weeks to build. you from your first ideas through to design development, statutory planning and building Loft conversions regulation processes to the completed project.

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on’t leave it until next winter to make a change. Old and badly fitted windows and doors not only send a chill wind through your home, they push up your heating bills, too.

Pro-Fit Windows & Doors has an impressive range of designs to suit every home. Not only will they help to insulate your house and keep bills down, they will help to keep your home more secure, too, with the latest locking mechanisms and key lockable handles.

Windows Modern and traditional looking windows will be an asset to your home, enhancing the frontage, improving noise reduction and offering durability and security.

Doors All Pro-Fit doors are finished to a high

standard and are expertly fitted, improving the quality of your home. Enjoy improved security, too.

Bi-folding doors With a range of choices including aluminium, uPVC, and many others to suit the style of your home, our bi-folding doors offer excellent solutions for your home as well as smooth and reliable opening actions.

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nothing beats a real FIRE With the price of fuel, having a wood burner installed into the heart of your home is set to become more and more popular

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amily-run Kindle Stoves on Station Road, Teddington, supply and install stoves approved by DEFRA to burn in Smoke Controlled Areas and offer the latest in clean burn, high efficiency stoves. We represent the world renowned Clearview, Aga, Rais, Contura, Morso and Westfire stoves, bringing you the latest in stove technology and a wide range of designs to suit anything from a Victorian family home, modern city apartment or even canal boat.

HETAS approved, Kindle can carry out a survey and provide you with a full quote. As well as several live displays in our showroom, we also offer a full range of stove and fireside accessories, bespoke natural stone surrounds and kiln dried logs for that perfect burn. Interest free credit available for a limited period.

To bring a living fire to the heart of your home, call or visit our showroom: Mon-Fri 10am-5.30pm, Sat 10am-5pm.

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Catchphrases 1. The first three words of which famous movie catchphrase literally translate as "until the viewing"?

2. Which company was privatised in 1986, with adverts featuring the catchphrase "if you see Sid, tell him" being used to encourage individuals to buy shares?

3. In 2010 the BBC issued an apology to which TV presenter after Jon Culshaw poked fun at his weight on The Impressions Show using the catchphrase "I was fierce hungry, so I was"?

4. Which TV dating show features the catchphrase "No likey, no lightey"?

5. Who coined the catchphrases "say what you see" and "it's good, but it's not right" on the TV show Catchphrase?

6. What is the best known one-word catchphrase of the double act whose real names are Janet Tough and Ian Tough?

7. In 2011, who attempted to trademark a number of his catchphrases, including "duh, winning", "tiger blood", "rock star from Mars" and "I’m not bi-polar, I’m bi-winning"?

8. How did the TV character Daffyd Thomas refer to himself in his best known catchphrase?

9. Which cartoon character's catchphrase was originally derived from the Brylcreem advertising slogan "A little dab'll do ya"?

10. Which famous character's best known catchphrase was originally written in a script as "annoyed grunt"?

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growing your own MEADOW

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You just need a small patch to grow your own meadow

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ields flecked with poppies and cornflowers are the traditional image of the countryside in summer. But you only need a few square metres to recreate a wildflower meadow in your own garden, turning it into a haven for bees, butterflies, birds and other wildlife.

Where to start The best soil for meadow flowers is thin and poor and low in fertility so that competing grasses are kept to a minimum. So where your lawn is stubbornly patchy, this could be the best place to try wildflowers instead.

If a lawn is established, you can’t just scatter wild-flower seeds over the top as there won’t be enough room among the dense, closecropped planting for them to germinate and grow. However, as long as yours is not a manicured lawn that hasn’t been exposed to chemicals or fertilisers, you may be able to create a small meadow by leaving part of it unmown. Let the grass grow to its natural height, so that any existing wildflowers get a chance to grow alongside it.

What to grow Decide whether you want a spring-flowering meadow (cowslips, buttercups, violets and fritillaries) or a summer-flowering one (scabious, campions, harebells and oxeye daisies). For a small patch, you might want to use a flowers-only mix, while in a larger garden you could try a mixture that includes 80 to 90 per cent wild grasses.

Broadcast the seed widely, then roll or trample it in - there’s no need to rake it over.

If you’re incorporating plugs or plants, allow a trowel’s length between each one. Or you could take a complete short cut by using a seed mat, which can be cut to any size or shape.

Meadow planting is best done in autumn, so that the roots are established before competing plants appear in spring, but it can be planted up to the end of May - or even during summer - as long as your water butts can keep up with demand.

How to maintain it Although the beauty of a meadow garden is its untended appearance, it requires careful management to keep it flourishing. However heartbreaking it seems to cut back your new growth, you need to mow regularly during the first year (whenever it reaches a height of 10 to 13cm) to keep annual weeds at bay.

After that, you can leave it unmown until the plants have set seed and started to die down, then perhaps cut it again in the autumn.

Once established, you can simply enjoy your meadow’s natural splendor from the comfort of a garden seat; alternatively, mow a narrow path that will allow you to wander through the middle of it.

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

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DecorCafe Home & Garden Festival Strawberry Hill House 10 - 11 March

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f you've ever wanted advice on how to create a contemporary room, where to source a particular fabric, or find a unique piece of art for your wall, the DecorCafe Festival will have the answers.

The DecorCafe is a collaborative community of independent home experts, who can help you create your perfect home. The experts range from designers and gardeners to florists and artists.

One such artist is ceramacist, Isobel Allan-Lowe (isobelceramics.co.uk) who has a passion for porcelain and uses form, texture and depth to create stunning pieces (top, right). Her clients now include Claridges and the Saudi Royal family as well as private residences.

As well as meeting the experts, there will be talks and demonstrations.

Evening 10 Mar - £25 entry including Prosecco and canapes (6.30-9pm) Friday 11 Mar - £15 (10am-4pm) Strawberry Hill House, 268 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham TW1 4ST decorcafe.com

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VOLUNTEERS OFFER SUPPORT AND ADVICE TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE FIND WORK, CONTINUE IN EDUCATION OR BEGIN TRAINING. Help tranform young peoples’ futures Mentor a young person to help them achieve their goals Be a role model and boost a young persons confidence Volunteering Matters provides expenses, training, insurance and support.

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a day in the life of... a theatre director Mark Bell, who lives in Kew, is directing The Comedy About A Bank Robbery, by Mischief Theatre. He has directed plays across the UK and Europe as well as teaching at the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA)

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the job of an actor is to go on stage and make the other actor look good.

That way everyone is working together – you can’t be selfish on stage.

‘We’ll work right through until six o’clock, 'I teach 'clowning' but the nearer skills... it is very much it gets to the about comic timing first night, the later we stay, and interacting with often until the audience...'

10pm. It gets very intense.

‘Once the play opens, my day changes and I can actually get some sleep. I’ll watch the preview performances every day until the opening night, but once it’s running I’ll only go and watch once a week or to see if there are any problems, as they don’t want the director breathing down their necks. Then I can start working on other projects.

‘We’ve never had to interrupt a play because of one of the actors, but there was one play when an audience member projectile vomited over the rows in front. It was so messy we had to close the play for the night.

‘It’s good to come back to Kew. I love the peace and quiet and that Kew Gardens is on my doorstep. The best end to the day is sitting with my 10-year-old son watching Captain America… again.'

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hen we’re rehearsing a play I like to get to the rehearsal room about half an hour before the actors arrive. I start doing the admin on the train into London, making notes for the deputy stage manager, designers and producer.

‘Rehearsals last about six weeks. For The Comedy About A Bank Robbery we’re doing four weeks of training and character building and finishing with two weeks of technical training, as this particular show involves a lot of stunts.

I don’t want to give too much away, but it’s about a bank heist and there’s a lot of falling out of things from high above the stage!

‘The group of actors who founded the comedy Mischief Theatre used to be my students at LAMDA – and now they’re my boss. We do a read-through of the play first and use games and improvisation to warm up.

It’s important that they work as a collective, not individuals, on stage. They get to play around like kids, but it is also very physically and emotionally demanding.

‘I teach ‘clowning’ skills – which is Laurel and Hardy or Buster Keaton rather than circus clowns – it is very much about comic timing and interacting with the audience.

As the focus is on comedy I need them to be funny!

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local talk... east twickenham • Show your art!

Richmond's art collectors are being invited to exhibit their artwork at Orleans House Gallery. It will be an opportunity for private collectors to share the pieces they love and give others a glimpse of their work. On display will be historical and contemporary paintings by both well known and amateur artists, with a range of styles and subjects. Cllr Meena Bond, the Council's Cabinet Member for Art & Culture, says: 'I urge as many art collectors as possible to get involved.'

Starting in June, this will be the last exhibition held at the Gallery before it closes for refurbishment. So, if you've got your own Mona Lisa on the wall and would like others to enjoy looking at it, call the gallery for more information on how to take part: 020 8831 6000

kew • Shakespeare's papers The National Archives in Kew, in conjunction with King's College London, are co-hosting an exhibition telling the story of Shakespeare's life through the paper trail he left behind.

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in his life 400 years ago - from the birth of the Globe theatre to his last days in Stratford-upon-Avon. The archivists have used research, scientific analysis and digital technology to look at what these documents tell us about the world's most famous playwright.

Until 29 May. Venue: Somerset House, Strand.

richmond • In Conversation with Samantha Bond 16 March Local resident, Samantha Bond, will be supporting local Richmond Park charity, The Holly Lodge Centre, by talking about her life over a fundraising lunch.

Seen most recently as Lady Rosamund Painswick in Downton Abbey, Samantha is also known for many Shakespearean roles, including Romeo and Juliet, Much Ado About Nothing and Macbeth. She played Miss Moneypenny in four 007 Bond films.

Tickets for In Conversation With Samantha Bond are £45 and include a Prosecco reception and three course sit-down lunch. There will also be several select stalls selling clothing and gifts.

The Holly Lodge Centre offers hands-on experience of Richmond Park through its Education Programme, particularly for those with special needs.

For tickets, contact the centre on 020 8940 8730. www.thehollylodgecentre.org.uk Tweet me your events or comments @LivingInMag

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aunched at Kew Village Market last month, www.kewtw9.org is the new community website that will let you know everything there is to know about what is happening in Kew. Populated by local organisations, community groups and charities, www.kewtw9.org is the new one-stop website that allows residents and visitors to contact local organisations, share information, find local events and read the latest news in Kew. To keep up to date with what is happening in Kew, just sign up at www.kewtw9.org to receive the monthly E-newsletter to get Kew life at your fingertips.

Your new Kew Community Website www.kewtw9.org For everything there is to know about what’s happening in Kew ….

Date for your diary:

KEW MIDSUMMER FETE - 18 JUNE

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ow's the time to put Saturday 18 June in your diary for the best local Fete of the year! Now in its seventh year, the fete regularly has more than 7,000 visitors throughout the day. It's a great event whether you have children or not, with around 120 fabulous stalls, selling everything from beautiful jewellery, photography and artwork to ceramics, cakes and cushions. The Fete is so popular because there is always a range of new stalls as well as the regular favourites, so there's always something new to buy.

The stage has live entertainment all day, with hundreds of people buying food from the great food stalls - including paella, hot dogs, jerk chicken or crepes - and sitting down to enjoy the music. Children will love the vintage funfair, which will have the popular helter skelter and carousel.

The ever-popular dog show will take place in the afternoon and, once again, there's a call for Tug of War teams!

Find out more kewfete.org Tug of War - get your team!

The Tug of War tournament has become really popular and very competitive! If you’d like to take part this year, get your team together and book your place.

For details on how to apply go to: kewfete.org

Applying for a stall If you create beautiful arts or crafts or would like to sell your wares at the Fete, you can apply online at kewfete.org - under Stalls

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WE’VE WON RIOJA RETAILER OF THE YEAR & WANT TO CELEBRATE WITH YOU! Buy ANY six bottles of Rioja and we’ll give you another bottle for FREE. Just bring this voucher into The Good Wine Shop, Kew before 30 April 2016* Don’t forget we also:  offer free local delivery on all orders of 12+ bottles  provide free glass and ice bath hire for your parties  have a great selection of craft beers and artisan spirits The Good Wine Shop, 2 Royal Parade, Station Approach, Kew TW9 3QD t: 020 8940 4482 e: kew@thegoodwineshop.co.uk w: www.thegoodwineshop.co.uk Twitter: @TGWSKew | Facebook: facebook.com/TheGoodWineShop * Each voucher can only be used once. 7th free bottle will be another of the least expensive in your six pack.

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restaurant review

The Bear Kick

A family friendly restaurant, serving traditional pub food

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hen I first started publishing more than nine years ago, The Naked Turtle in East Sheen was a favourite restaurant. Not necessarily for the food, which was a little hit and miss, but because of the great atmosphere and friendly service. Then it was taken over and became the even more weirdly named Lofty Turtle.

And now, it’s The Bear Kick.

What’s with the names?

The layout is the same as the previous restaurants – the popular bar as you enter, for those who want a grown-up drink, and then a walk through to the family-friendly restaurant.

We went early on a Saturday evening and it was certainly full of families. It’s great to have a place where you know the kids can wander away from the table, but maybe wait till later if you don’t want to be surrounded by small children.

The décor is nice and simple – rustic wooden furniture, mirrors and artwork - with plenty of space between tables so you don’t feel you’re listening to everyone else’s conversation. The menu is very much pub food fayre, with great traditional dishes such as cod and chips, chilli con carne and sausage and mash. We were a party of four and, while one decided to save himself for the main course, two of us had starters of grilled king prawns (£8.95). Four good sized, meaty prawns each, although the garlic butter was a little too lacking in garlic for us. My husband, Alex, had the vegetable soup – which was deliciously thick rather than full of chunks, but seemed a little expensive at £8.95 for what it was. Obviously going for comfort food on a wet and windy evening, he followed this with a deeply satisfying chilli con carne (£11.95), which came with little pots of cheddar cheese, guacamole and sour cream.

Two of us went for the ‘Bear’ beef burger (£11.50), made with British beef. This was really a highlight – a large, soft, moist burger full of

'I always hope for a great big melting hunk of stinky Stilton...' flavour and accompanied by fantastic fries.

The only slight disappointment was the blue cheese topping. I always hope for a great big melting hunk of stinky Stilton or Gorgonzola, but it almost never happens.

Our other guest had the 8oz sirloin steak, served with skinny fries and a peppercorn or garlic butter sauce (£18.25). While more well done than the medium rare he ordered, it was nevertheless very tasty, he said, and was polished off remarkably quickly.

Again, the puddings are traditional – chocolate brownie, Eton mess or sticky toffee pudding - although we shared a wonderfully gooey pecan pie (£5.95) and honeycomb ice cream (£1.50).

Happy to try this restaurant again, although next time I think we’ll go mid-week and eat with the grown ups!

Pippa Duncan 505-507 Upper Richmond Rd West East Sheen SW14 7DE 020 3417 4660 bearkick.com

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the twickenham GUNPOWDER MILLS

local history

Crane Park – a quiet nature reserve - used to be home to gunpowder mills which often blew up

© John Moses 2016

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here is a Shot Tower by the Crane River in Twickenham, which was part of a gunpowder mill and is the last visible symbol of what was a thriving local industry.

The manufacture of gunpowder greatly expanded in the 17th century, first due to the Civil War and then the three Dutch wars. It then became used for cartridges for shooting game and for commercial mining.

In 1791 there were 31 gunpowder mills around London, most situated either on the Thames or rivers running into the Thames.

This was not only because salpetre, charcoal and sulphur were needed to manufacture gunpowder - and charcoal could be found on riverbanks - but the river also powered the mills and transported barges.

The Crane River Gunpowder Mill opened in the 1760s and was part of a complex of gunpowder mills known as the Hounslow Gunpowder Mills. These mills had been a major centre for the manufacture of gunpowder as they briefly had the Crown monopoly to manufacture gunpowder for the Ordnance from 1669 to 1671.

The ownership of gunpowder mills appears to have run in families. The Grueber family owned several mills in the South East, one being the Hounslow Mills, in partnership with Mr Harvey, which became Curtis and Harvey in 1820.

The manufacture of gunpowder is obviously dangerous. The mill workers had one of the most dangerous jobs in the country and there were many accidents in the Hounslow Mills, often causing fatalities.

On 11 March 1758, an explosion was felt as far away as Reading. In 1772 three local mills blew up, shattering windows in nearby buildings and local Twickenham resident, the writer and Whig, Horace Walpole,

'...the Powder Mills blew up, sending seven poor souls into eternity...' wrote to one of his relations complaining that all the decorative glass had been blown out of his Strawberry Hill House home.

In the period 1833 to 1887 the Times newspaper reported eight incidents, including two causing fatal injuries at Hounslow Mills.

Abraham Slade noted in his diary for 1859 that: ‘On the 29 of March the Powder Mills blew up, sending seven poor souls into eternity in a moment. It has broken a great deal of glass in Twickenham & neighbourhood. We thought the whole place was coming down.’

The Twickenham mills ceased manufacturing in 1927 and all that remains is the road Powder Mill Lane and the now listed Shot Tower.

John Moses

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health & wellbeing

should you be wary of WHEAT? Could you have a sensitivity or allergy to wheat?

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f you suffer from bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, stomach cramps or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), maybe you should check out with your doctor if you have a wheat allergy. You should always see your GP (rather than self-diagnosing) if the above symptoms are severe and persistent, especially if you have blood in your stools, vomiting, excessive bloating or very painful stomach cramps - it may indicate more serious medical conditions. Wheat allergy, wheat sensitivity/ intolerance and Coeliac disease are often confused, so let’s get them straight.

Wheat allergy If you are truly wheat allergic, eating wheat will rapidly provoke allergy symptoms such as itching, rashes and wheezing. You’ll need to avoid any wheat and see your GP. Coeliac disease Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition that affects around 1% of people in the UK and often goes undiagnosed. In Coeliac sufferers, the intestinal lining becomes damaged because it can’t absorb gluten, a protein found in foods including wheat, barley and rye.

Tiredness, hair loss, mouth ulcers, anaemia and unexpected weight loss, alongside gastrointestinal symptoms, can indicate Coeliac disease. Diagnosis is by a blood test and biopsy.

Wheat intolerance/sensitivity Wheat intolerance or sensitivity is more common than wheat allergy. Symptoms can develop hours after eating wheat, which can make the condition hard to pinpoint, and it’s not something your GP can test for.

Try eliminating wheat for four weeks to see if your symptoms improve (ensuring you replace it with healthy alternatives like rice, buckwheat pasta and quinoa). Keep a food diary in case another food type, such as dairy, is the culprit.

Reintroduce wheat slowly. If your symptoms reappear, it’s a good indication that you have

wheat sensitivity; trial and error will tell you whether you’re sensitive to some or all wheat products.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) If your symptoms don’t seem specifically tied to wheat, you may have IBS. While the causes are not entirely clear, stress, illness, highfat or high-fibre foods seem to precipitate attacks, making bowel function erratic and causing gastrointestinal symptoms. Probiotic supplements or foods can help, as can medication prescribed by your GP. The FODMAP diet Designed originally for people with (IBS), the wheat-free low-FODMAP diet eliminates Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides And Polyols - types of carbohydrates that aren’t easily digested and may cause bacterial growth, leading to diarrhoea and bloating. The FODMAP diet should be followed under a dietician’s guidance, as it’s quite complex. Your GP can give you a referral.

Information and Support: Coeliac UK: Helpline 0333 332 2033 coeliac.org.uk The IBS Network: 0114 272 32 53 theibsnetwork.org Allergy UK (also has information on intolerances): 01322 619898. allergyuk.org

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Luscious lashes What is it about that look?

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recently met a friend who looked amazing and she mentioned that she had had eyelash extensions.

Deciding to give it a try, I went to All Bright Beauty in Kew, run by the professional and friendly Rumi, who offers micro needling and IPL, too. The semipermanent eyelash extensions take about two hours to put on as each lash is applied individually. Rumi uses The Eyelash Emporium – the best brand for individual lashes – and included in the £120 price, collagen patches were placed under my eyes, so they got a little extra rejuvenation, too. And I love the result – longer, but natural-looking lashes, they make me feel good, even first thing in the morning!

020 3583 5535 / allbrightbeauty.co.uk

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The clinic is conveniently located close to the centre of Richmond, making it easily accessible for patients.

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SUDUKO

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 box contains the numbers 1 through to 9.

You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic - there’s no maths involved and no adding up. Have fun!

ANSWERS: pg.43

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Martial arts tuition

Choi Kwang-Do

From age 3 – 6

The Future Martial Art

The kids have fun while learning the skills they need as part of their physical development.

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Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays Children (up to 12 years) 6.00pm-6.45pm Adults (and 12 years +) 7.00pm-8.00pm

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Contact Sensei Debi Steven

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HAVE YOUR PARTY AT THE KPR PAVILION

O E R T I R You have two minutes to find all the words of three or more letters that can be made from the letters above. Plurals are allowed, proper nouns are not. The 6 letter word will always be just a normal everyday word.

3 letters: 8 4 letters: 7 5 letters: 0 6 letters: 1 40

Answers: pg 43

Want to hold a party but need the right venue? The KPR Pavilion in North Sheen Recreation Ground could be the ideal place. Recently built and newly opened, the Pavilion has space for up to 100, a balcony overlooking the grounds, children’s playgrounds and full disabled facilities. You also have the option of having your event catered by the on-site café team.

For a mess-free, stress-free party, TRIOthe Pavilion at 3 Letters find outTOR about hiring 4 Letters 6 Letters ERRwww.pavilionclubhouse.co.uk RIOTER RIOT IRE RITE ORE ROTE ROE TIER ROT TIRE TIE TORE TOE

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egg-citing things to do this EASTER

family

Look forward to the Easter holidays with plenty of things to do to keep your children entertained...

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he Easter weekend comes early this year, at the end of March. Enjoy some great outdoor activities with your children.

Kew Gardens

25 - 28 March Get the family along to the great annual Easter Egg Hunt in Kew Gardens. There will be lots of other Easter-related activities for children, too. If you haven't taken them to visit the Badger sett yet, it is well worth a visit. kew.org

London Wetlands Centre

25 March - 10 April Where have the missing spring ducklings disappeared to? Little ones can follow the Giant Easter Duck Trail around the nature reserve to discover where those naughty yellow ducklings are hiding. Children can also create their own colourful duckling in a duck painting eggs-travaganza and join in some Easter-themed games, or make their own Lego duckling as well as enjoying the natural wetland wildlife. Trail tickets ÂŁ1 per trail, plus usual entrance fees. wwt.org.uk/london

Hampton Court Palace

For chocolate lovers of all ages, a visit to the Georgian Chocolate Kitchen at the Palace is a must. This kitchen is the only surviving royal chocolate kitchen in the country. Children can learn about the chocolate making process and what went into creating George I's luxury chocolate drink. Once they're chocabloc, they can escape to the maze or run around the 750 acres of parkland while indulging in some Easter antics. hrp.org.uk/HamptonCourtPalace

Strawberry Hill House

26 March - 10 April Enter the mystical woodland at Strawberry Hill House to find clues and answer the riddles which will lead you to the naughty gnomes (26-28 March) over the Easter weekend. For further fun, see what botanical mischief the Easter bunnies have been up to at Horace's Castle. Suitable for all ages. strawberryhillhouse.org.uk

Ham House

25 - 28 March Ham House is a beautiful 17th century National Trust treasure trove. While it is said to be one of the most haunted houses in the country, this shouldn't worry little ones enjoying an outdoor Easter trail. Follow the clues, answer the questions and complete the challenges to find the prize - a Cadbury's chocolate treat. On their way round, children can discover the cherry garden's archway tunnels, egg-splore the maze-like wilderness and find a corner to build their very own den.

Trails are open from 10am - 4.30pm. Cost ÂŁ3 plus normal admissions. nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house

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it's a game of TWO HALVES

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ccasionally, when not coaching my U6 squad, I referee older groups – and at the start of this season I found myself refereeing a Kew Park Rangers game. Towards the end an attack developed and I ruled a KPR player was not offside, allowing the game to continue – and KPR scored. The opposing manager and his assistant disagreed; in fact both came on to the pitch to furiously argue the case. I explained the offside rule and that approaching me in the middle of the game was unacceptable.

It was an all too familiar – and depressing – experience especially when viewed in the context of the number of youth games across the country. What do these so-called ‘adults’ think they are doing?

The reason I mention this incident is because I have just had a run of games that have been a joy to referee. So much so that at the end of each game I have made a point of

Quiz answers 1. Hasta la vista, baby (from the film Terminator 2: Judgment Day) 2.British Gas 3. Eamonn Holmes 4. Take Me Out 5. Roy Walker 6. Fandabidozi (Janet and Ian Tough are the Krankies) 7. Charlie Sheen 8. The only gay in the village (on the TV show Little Britain) 9. Fred Flintstone’s ('Yabba dabba do') 10. Homer Simpson’s (the catchphrase is 'd’oh')

complimenting players and coaches of each team on the good nature and sporting attitude in which the games were played.

Both games again involved KPR teams, and I remain convinced that the example we set as coaches and managers is an important part in ensuring the players enjoy the game.

Andy Becker, Football Manager www.kewparkrangers.co.uk

Ceramics Café Kew Original Ceramics - Painted By You

3 Letters: ERR, IRE, ORE, ROE, ROT, TIE, TOE, TOR 4 Letters: RIOT, RITE, ROTE, TIER, TIRE, TORE, TRIO 6 Letters: RIOTER

CHILDREN'S PAGE Triceratops - A Diplodocus - B Tyrannosaurus Rex - C Ankylosaurus - D Stegosaurus - E Eoraptor - F

S U D U KO

TRIAL ANSWERS:

The two fossils that are the same are ‘B’ & ‘E’.

FUN QUIZ:

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useful numbers doctors surgeries/hospitals Kew Medical Centre North Road Paradise Rd Parkshot Medical Richmond Green Medical Centre Richmond Lock Seymour House Twickenham Park Vineyard Kingston Hospital Queen Mary's Hospital West Middlesex Hospital

schools 020 8487 8292 020 8876 4442 020 8940 2423 020 8948 4217 020 8332 7515 020 8892 2543 020 8940 2802 020 8892 1991 020 8948 0404 020 8546 7711 020 8487 6000 020 8560 2121

clubs, groups & societies Cambrian Centre 020 8948 3351 East Twick Neighbourhood Assoc etnacentre.org Kew Horticultural Society kewhorticulturalsociety.org Kew Neighbourhood Assoc 020 8948 8054 Kew Scout Group 020 8940 2484 Richmond Decorative & Fine Arts Society richmonddfas.com Richmond & Twickenham Photographic Society rtps.org.uk Rotary Club (Kew Gdns) kewrotary.org.uk The Avenue Club 020 8948 8807 The Kew Society kewsociety.org The Richmond Art Society 020 8943 1735 The Richmond Local History Society 020 8891 3825 The Richmond Society 020 8948 0643

sports clubs & activities 144 (Richmond) Sqdrn Air Cadets Mid Surrey Bowls Club North Sheen Bowling Club Pensford Tennis Club Pools on the Park Priory Park Club Bowls Priory Park Tennis Ranelagh Harriers Richmond Athletic Assoc Richmond Junior Chess Club Richmond Lawn Tennis Club Richmond Indoor Bowls Club

020 8940 2223 01784 885 052 020 8891 1541 020 8255 6725 020 8940 0561 020 8876 6492 020 8892 9763 020 8948 8803 020 8940 0397 rjcc.org.uk 020 8948 0895 020 8940 3783

local police Richmond Police Station (8am-8pm) Safer Neighbourhood Teams North Richmond South Richmond East Twickenham

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Holy Trinity CE Kew Riverside Marshgate Orleans Infant & Nursery St Elizabeth’s Catholic St Mary's CE St Stephen's CE The Queen’s CE Windham Nursery

020 8876 6721 020 8940 2730 020 8487 8437 020 8332 6219 020 8892 1654 020 8940 3015 020 8892 7849 020 8892 3462 020 8940 3580 020 8831 6060

Christ’s Grey Court Orleans Teddington Twickenham Academy Waldegrave

020 8940 6982 020 8948 1173 020 8891 0187 020 8943 0033 020 8894 4503 020 8894 3244

libraries Richmond 020 8734 3330 Mon 9.30am-7pm; Tues, Thurs, Fri 9.30am-6pm; Weds 10am-7pm; Sat 9.30am-4pm; Sun 1-5pm Twickenham 020 8734 3340 Mon 9.30am-7pm; Tues, Thurs, Fri 9.30am-6pm; Weds 10am-7pm; Sat 9.30am-4pm; Sun closed Kew 020 8734 3352 Tues, Thurs,10am-6pm; Sat 9.30am--4pm; Mon, Weds, Fri, Sun closed

council Richmond Council Crimestoppers Victim Support (Richmond) Complaints: Road, lighting, pavement, abandoned vehicles, consumer protection, parks, planning applications etc

08456 122 660 0800 555 111 020 7223 1234

0845 612 2660

recycling The Dump (Townmead Rd) Opening Times Mon 10am - 6pm; Tues - Sat 8am - 6pm; Sun & Bank Hols 9am - 4pm (last admission 15 mins before closing time). Closed: 25, 26 Dec, 1 Jan Freecycle: give away or find unwanted goods and recycle locally. Join the local group at: groups.freecycle.org/richmonduponthamesfreecycle 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 Bella Masons Original Bathrooms Beauty All Bright Beauty Beauty At Yours Heavenly Green Builders DPS Car Servicing & Repairs Colin Ferns: Mercedes Carpentry/Fitted Furniture Yellow Chisel Carpet & Floor Cleaning Dry & Clean Catering Katie's Kitchen Children’s Activities Ceramics CafÊ Coins Specialists Lockdales Cleaning Services Cleaners For My Home Curtains/blinds Curtain Call Dance Studio Yes Brazil/Studio Kew Dentist Kew Dental Care Roseneath Drama Classes Stagecoach Dog Grooming Posh Pups

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Estate Agents Antony Roberts Tenant Finder

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Fireplace Chiswick Fireplace Kindle Stoves

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Garden Services Auntie Planty GP (private) Richmond Practice Health & Wellbeing Earthlife Heating Engineer David Harris Hospital (Private) The New Victoria Hypnotherapy The Westfield Practice Interior Design CJR Interiors Impression Interiors

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Sabrina Interiors 10 Interiors/Kitchen Design Bella 12 Kitchen Design John Roberts Design Maintenance & Decorating DB Decorating Market Kew Village Market Martial Arts Choi Kwang Do Pee Wee/ Funakoshi Karate Medical Care (private) Roseneath Painting & Decorating A & K Decorating Photographic Art Jocelyn Horsfall Pilates Bootcamp Pilates Recruitment Services Harris Jones Schools Broomfield House Stamp Collections J Curtain

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Tiles & Kitchens KewStone Tutoring Progress Tutoring

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what's on LOCALLY Theatre...

Outside Looking In - Ed Byrne 20 March

Ed Byrne is a stalwart on the comedy circuit as well as being a regular on TV in Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, The Graham Norton Show and The One Show. In his one-night show at Richmond Theatre, Ed will be reflecting on everything from life as a father and husband to feminism and transgenderism.

His shows are usually sell-outs, so book quick!

8pm, Richmond Theatre, Richmond Green. Tickets ÂŁ23.15. atgtickets.com. Booking office: 0844 871 7651

Theatre...

Boeing, Boeing 23-30 April

It's the 1960s and bachelor Bernard has got his life sorted: a flat in Paris and three lovely stewardesses who don't know about each other and who all believe they are engaged to him. But life gets bumpy when Bernard's friend, Robert, comes to stay and the advent of the new and faster Boeing means all his planning falls apart. It doesn't take long for all three stewardesses to be in town at the same time, meaning poor Robert has to remember which lies to tell to whom and Bernard's life heads for a crash landing. This classic farce

by French playwright, Marc Camoletti, was first staged in London in 1962.

Richmond Shakespeare Society Tickets from ÂŁ10. richmondshakespeare.org.uk.

Box office: 020 8744 0547

Music and Drama Festival...

1-20 March

More than 85 events are planned across the borough, featuring work as diverse as Baroque music from the Royal Courts to family drumming shops. Highlights include Dance Back In Time: A Georgian Assembly at Strawberry Hill House (12 Mar - powdered wigs optional!); St Paul's School Jazz Band (13 Mar) at Kitson Hall, Barnes; and Beyond The Guns: Experiences of Women in the First World War (17 Mar).

The full programme is available at local venues or visit: richmond.gov.uk/music_and_ drama_festival

Theatre... The Brink 7-30 April

At 27, history teacher, Nick, is on the edge. There is a secret Nick can't get out of his mind and a series of visions force him to investigate. Nick's girlfriend doesn't understand. Neither do his fellow teachers. Frustrated, he confides in a Year 10 student, but can she be expected to have all the answers? A sharp, funny yet dark new play by Brad Birch, who is under commission to the Royal Court Theatre and RSC. Orange Tree Theatre, 1 Clarence St, Richmond. orangetreetheatre.co.uk. Box office: 020 8940 3633

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Kew

020 8487 1456

www.stagecoach.co.uk/kew

Believing in the potential of every child

Age 4-18 Fun, educational, confidence-building classes in acting, singing and dance.

Venue: Classes run all day Saturday and Friday evenings at Broomfield House School, Kew Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals.

STAGECOACH is a registered trade mark of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Ltd.

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