Visit Putney this Christmas 2023

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SAT 25TH NOV PUTNEY ICE SCULPTURE TRAIL 10am to 4pm Free family fun day out 17 magnificent ice sculptures to discover across Putney.

SHOP IN PUTNEY • EAT IN PUTNEY • ENJOY PUTNEY

Contents Putney has Christmas covered

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Kick off Christmas 24-25th November

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Joseph Coelho interview

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Gifts for kids

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Gifts for him & her

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Christmas indulgence

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Party time

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Putney’s Ice Sculpture trail

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Putney Exchange

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Your festive Guide

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With thanks to our ice sculpture sponsors

PUTNEY HAS CHRISTMAS COVERED Read on for details of our Kick off Christmas events, and the ice sculpture trail map. We have a free fun two days planned so invite all your friends and enjoy being in Putney.

We have picked some present ideas for those special people in your life. Whilst it can seem like the easy option to shop online, you can’t beat visiting the local shops to help you get in that festive spirit. It’s much more fun to get out to do your Christmas shopping and why not stop for a drink or bite to eat along the way.

Decorate our Christmas bauble on the back page and return it to Putney Exchange to see it hanging on their tree.

Finally we have the best range of restaurants, bars and pubs so celebrating in Putney is easy.

Make sure to book early and have a fabulous night.

Shop in Putney, Eat in Putney, Enjoy Putney.

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KICK OFF CHRISTMAS 24-25TH NOVEMBER Join us to kick off Christmas An impressive line up of performers on our community stage in Church Square on Friday and Saturday from local Putney schools, dance and drama groups. Full schedule on the right.

On Friday our Festive Light Switch on by Joseph Coelho at 6pm.

On Saturday we have Putney’s Ice Sculpture Trail from 10am to 4pm with 17 sculptures located throughout Putney. For a map with details of the exact locations see page 12. Come along with family and friends for a great Christmas day out with endless photo opportunities with the beautiful ice sculptures.

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Friday 24 th November Compered by the Presenters from Riverside Radio 4.10pm

Hotham School Community Choir

4.40pm

The Roche School Choir

5.10pm

Hurlingham School Choir

5.40pm Interview with Joseph Coelho, author and poet (see page 5 for interview) 6pm

Festive light switch on

6.10pm

Falcon School Chamber Choir

6.40pm Lucie Benson School of Dance

Saturday 25th November Compered by Presenter Hannah Walker Instagram @hannahwalker.tv 11am

Putney & Wimbledon Brass Band

12.15pm Treblemakers 2pm

Group 64 Theatre for Young people

2.30pm

Cygnet Players

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Wishing the people of Putney a very merry Christmas.

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Joseph Coelho interview especially West hill library which was a magical space with a brilliant professional librarian never short of a recommendation.

Secondly, a desire to show a family that is loving and together despite living apart.

There are so many different families in our communities, it felt important that children get to not only see their families reflected but also to understand that others might have family situations different to their own, but no less lacking in love.

Joseph Coelho is an awardwinning performance poet, children’s author and playwright and is the current Waterstones Children’s Laureate. Joseph grew up in and around Putney, and this year in celebration of his new picture book Luna Loves Christmas a gorgeous story trail featuring illustrations

by Fiona Lumbers will take over the town in time for Christmas. Joseph will be switching on Putney’s Christmas Lights on Friday 24th November.

Do you have a favourite Putney memory?

So many- seeing my first film with friends at the Odeon without an adult present, and cinema visits then becoming a wonderful treat to enjoy with friends.

Volunteering in the Oxfam shop on Putney High Street to complete my Duke Of Edinburgh Awards. Buying comics upstairs in Putney Exchange.

First treading the boards at Group 64at Putney Arts Theatre in ‘Oliver Twist’. Lots of wonderful memories.

We spoke to Joseph about Luna Loves Christmas, and his Putney memories.

When did you start writing?

I fell in love with poetry at Elliott Secondary School (now the Ark Academy). I played Balthasar in an outdoor school production of Romeo and Juliet, I was wooed by Shakespeare’s language and, not having many lines, learnt the lines of the other cast members, enjoying the feel of the language.

How excited are you to switch on the Christmas lights?

I am hugely excited to switch on the Christmas lights. I have many fond memories of coming into Putney after school seeing the lights and decorations in the shop windows and counting the Christmas trees I could spy from the road side.

I wrote a poem for a school competition in year 8 inspired by a documentary I had seen about bears being treated badly, I forget the poem, but remember the title… the title was ‘Unbearable’! Alas I didn’t win the competition but had so much fun writing that I kept at it.

What was the inspiration behind the Luna Loves series?

The inspiration was two fold. The wonderful libraries I grew up around

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PUTNEY CHRISTMAS GUIDE

Gifts for kids From vibrant independents to High Street retailers, Putney has shopping to suit all ages and budgets, helping you avoid the dreaded gift rush. Let’s start with the kids.

Waterstones

Every child would love a new book or what about a game to keep the whole family entertained, Waterstones, the Works, and Flying Tiger can help you out.

Huttons

Tiger

The Works

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H&M

Ben and Lola

Ben & Lola have beautiful dresses and shirts for that special outfit for Christmas lunch or everyone appreciates new pyjamas from H&M or TK Maxx.

Kids Stuff

Ben and Lola

Head to Putney’s biggest toy shop, Kids Stuff for the Lego City Advent calendar or this year’s predicted favourite toy a Bitzee Virtual pet.

If you’ve been scratching your head to think of the perfect teenager gift this Christmas, Sporting Feet have suggested some new Asics trainers.

Kids Stuff

Sporting Feet For a full list of businesses in Putney visit positivelyputney.co.uk

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Gifts for him 8 her Sporty, Stylish or somewhere in between, Putney’s stores have gifts for all. Shop locally this Christmas and support Putney’s fantastic businesses.

You will find gifts galore from unique Putney art, beautiful clothing, stunning jewellery including this hot water bottle from Oliver Bonas, kimono from Huttons, mug from Farrago and candles from Aigoo all in Putney Exchange.

Farrago

Aigoo

L’Occitane Whether it’s a stocking filler you’re after or the big present itself, a trip to L’Occitane will sort you out. Its New Devine cream is particularly good.

Huttons

Oliver Bonas

Waterstones

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Morrows

For Dad, a pair of monogrammed socks from Morrows or a Garmin watch from Sporting Feet will certainly bring a smile.

Granny would love a painted bowl from Pitter Potter café or a photo mug from Snappy Snaps.

Sporting Feet

Snappy Snaps It’s always easy to find something good for a foodie. While Guiliano Deli offers the best traditional Italian Panettone, or luxury festive hamper from the Source or a crate of specialist beer from Ghostwhale won’t go a miss.

Ghostwhale

If you just can’t think of the perfect gift then a voucher to Massage Company, or newly opened Phoenix yoga might do the trick this year.

The Source

For a full list of businesses in Putney visit positivelyputney.co.uk

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Christmas indulgence Treat yourself to some Christmas pampering and festive outfit shopping. Putney’s businesses would be very grateful.

For the perfect blow-dry, swing by one of our many hair salons.

Kleo Nails

Visit London Grace or Le Lotus for a manicure alongside a cocktail.

Oliver Bonas, H&M, or TK Maxx will have the perfect outfit for Christmas day or New Years Eve. For a full list of businesses in Putney visit positivelyputney.co.uk

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Party time Christmas is the time for celebrating with friends and family, and with such a choice of restaurants and bars on your doorstep why go anywhere else.

Jungle rumble

Looking for Christmas cocktails, a cosy pint, a round of crazy golf or to dance the night away Putney can help this festive season.

Simmons cocktail package

Putney has an abundance of food retailers available. Whether you are hosting a Christmas party, or cooking a family feast at home.

Shop at co-op, Waitrose, Sainsburys, Lidl or Tesco’s for your big food shop.

Co-op

Sainsburys If you want to sit down for a sumptuous set menu, traditional pub lunch or tuck into a lavish buffet this Christmas, Putney has it covered.

For a full list of businesses in Putney visit positivelyputney.co.uk

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PUTNEY’S ICE SCULPTURE TRAIL Visit Putney town centre on Saturday 25th November, 10am – 4pm and follow our ice sculpture trail.

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YOUR FESTIVE GUIDE Shop Local for your Christmas essentials.

FOOD & DRINK RETAILERS

SHOP FOR GIFTS

Holland and Barrett PHS

The Bakehouse URR

Still stuck for ideas after viewing our gift guide? Head into Putney to uncover more from independents to high street retailers

Huttons EXC

Best One PHS Co-op URR Ghostwhale URR Lidl PHS Little Waitrose URR

Jerusalem Costumes Lacy Road Kids Stuff EXC L’Occitane EXC Oliver Bonas EXC

Polski Sklep URR

LOTHING, SHOES & C ACCESSORIES

Putney Convenience store PHS

Aigoo EXC

Pitter Potter URR

Putney Wholefoods URR

Ben and Lola EXC

Revital PHS

Sainsbury’s Local URR

Clarks PHS

Robert Dyas PHS

Sainsbury’s Werter Rd

H&M EXC

Ryman PHS

Source Bulk Foods PHS

Jaki London PHS

Snappy Snap PHS

Supersave Food and Wine PHS

Morrow’s EXC

Superdrug EXC

Tesco Express PHS

Sporting Feet Lacy Rd

The Massage Company EXC

Waitrose EXC

Sports Direct EXC

The Sewing Rooms Lacy Road

Gorillas PBR

Tk Maxx PHS

The Works EXC Velosport URR

Putney Express PBR West 9 Food and Wine PHS

Pets At Home URR

GIFTS

Waterstones EXC

Blabar Lacy Road

WHSmith Putney station

Boots (x2) PHS Card Factory EXC Creatures PHS Farrago EXC Flying Tiger EXC Framing Express URR

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CHARITY SHOPS British Heart Foundation PHS Cancer Research UK PHS Mind PHS Oxfam PHS Royal Trinity Hospice PHS Wandsworth Oasis URR PHONE & GADGET SHOPS Digimac Computer Repairs URR EE PHS Gadget X Vape PHS Gadget XChange PHS Mini Mobile shop PHS Putney Phone Shop URR Three PHS Vape lounge URR Vodafone PHS FLORISTS Blooms London EXC Dovers Flowers PHS Little Wild URR

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Putney Nails & Spa

Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf Lacy Road

Regis EXC

Liliya Art Gallery PHS MK Hotel PBR Odeon Cinema PHS Putney Arts Theatre URR Putney Hotel URR Putney School of Art & Design Disraeli Road HAIR & BEAUTY A & N Style LRR Abie’s Nails URR AD Laser Clinic Felsham Rd Edward James Salon & Spa PHS Ellie Hair and Beauty URR Gabriel Tattoos URR Gents of Putney PBR Hairways Lacy Rd Harmony URR Head2Head PBR Headmasters PHS Hombre Barbers URR Images Nails and Beauty PHS Infinity MK Hairdressers URR Kleo Beauty URR La Casa Barbers URR Lana Spa Las Vegas Nails PBR Laser Clinics UK PHS Le Lotus PHS London Grace PHS Man Cave / East Putney Hair URR Mi Vida PHS O’Love Nails & Beauty Peterpennys PBR

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Re:treat URR Reza’s Barbers URR Rush PHS Sia Beauty EXC Star Nails PHS Tanning shop PHS Toni & Guy PHS Viva men PHS Whoop Whoop PHS Yu La URR FITNESS Bodies Under Construction URR Complete Yoga Studio Lacy Rd Crossfit Putney PBR Energie Fitness EXC GetSetGo! URR Heba Pilaties URR Hotpod Yoga EXC Hybrid Fitness URR Martial Fitness Lacy Road My Pilates Felsham Rd Nutri PT Felsham rd PureGym URR Pheonix Yoga URR The Pilates Room URR

RESTAURANTS

BARS & PUBS

FOOD ON THE GO

Putney has an abundance of restaurants to book for a festive feast

So much choice for Christmas drinks

Burger King PHS

Artisans of Sardinia LR Beyzade Turkish Kitchen URR Bosa Lounge PHS Casa Manolo PHS Cilantro URR Coppa Club PW Franco Manca PHS Gazette URR Hare & Tortoise URR Holy Cow Restaurant URR Home SW15 URR Kashmir LR Meiwei London PBR Nando’s URR Octagreen PHS Taj Mahal URR

Chicken Shop PHS Chopstix PHS

Be at One PHS

Domino’s URR

Coat and Badge LR

Five Guys PHS

Duke’s Head EMB

Fresh Fish and Chips URR

East Putney Tavern URR

Itsu PHS

Fox and Hound URR

KFC PHS

Ghost Whale URR

Kokoro PHS

Glug Wines URR

McDonald’s PHS

Le Fez URR

Papa John’s URR

Prince of Wales URR

Soul Flame PHS

Putney Wine Bar URR

Subway PHS

Simmons Bar PHS

Tash Grill URR

Spotted Horse PHS

Tortilla PHS

Tequila Mockingbird PHS

Wasabi PHS

The Boathouse PW

What a Chicken PHS

The Railway PHS

Zip Babb PHS

The Rocket PW

Pata Negra URR Pinto Thai URR Pizza Express URR Preto PHS Putney Pies PHS Thai Square EMB The Dynamo PBR Tomoe URR Raitakrai PHS

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Roxie Steak URR

EMB Embankment

Sodaeng Korean Restaurant PBR

EXC Putney Exchange Shopping Centre

Wagamama PHS

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Yum Sa URR

LRR Lower Richmond Road

Lacy Road

PBR Putney Bridge Road PHS Putney High Street PW

Putney Wharf

URR Upper Richmond Road

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Max’s Cafe and Deli URR

EMB Embankment

Monies Coffee Bar URR Mooboo EXC

EXC Putney Exchange Shopping Centre

Pret a Manger PHS

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Putney Pantry PHS

LRR Lower Richmond Road

Rosy Lea Café URR

PBR Putney Bridge Road

Sandero Coffee PHS

PHS Putney High Street

Starbucks PHS

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The Bakehouse URR

URR Upper Richmond Road

Lacy Road

Putney Wharf

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Please cut out and decorate this bauble and drop into the box in Putney Exchange. They will be hung on the central tree in the Atrium by Waitrose.

Thank you to Putney Exchange Shopping Centre for sponsoring the distribution of the Christmas brochure.

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