Businesses Recommended by Families from Thomas’s Schools
10th Edition 2021 – 2022 www.thedirectory-thomas-s.co.uk
Welcome Welcome to the new Directory which contains more businesses than ever before which can all be used with confidence as they are recommended or run by Thomas’s families. Most of the businesses are small, based locally and each has included a Directory Offer to encourage you to support them. We do hope you will use as many as you can. The Directory was created with the help of Thomas’s London Day Schools and the PTAs and 10% of the advertising revenue is donated to the PTAs for charitable use.
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Katie Barkshire & Sarah Lacaille E: info@silkspr-marketing.com Parents at Thomas’s Battersea for 16 years!
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beach resorts • car hire insurance • concierge • cottages • family holidays • holiday home management • hotels • safaris • travel agents • tour operator • villas
Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 22 architect • builders • cleaner • estate agents • handyman • interior design • joinery • maintenance • plumber • property letting, management & sales • rentals
Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 - 25 accessories • design • furniture • landscaping • lighting • planting • plant supply
Essential Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 - 33 car & cycle insurance • cars & couriers • chauffeurs • deliveries • film producer • graphic designers • helicopter charter • HR • lawyers • marketing • private staff • PR • recruitment • security • web design
Style & Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 - 40 accessories • cashmere • castings • clothing • decorative objects • designer brands • homeware • jewellery • monograms • portraits • photography • silk • tweed • vintage jewels • wellies
For Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 - 48 childrenswear • cots • drama • fencing • french lessons • furniture • hairdressing • named socks • music courses • nursery schools • photographer • shopping • swimwear • typing
The Body Beautiful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 - 56 chiropractor • charity • cookery workshops • cosmetic injections • counselling • dentists • doctors • exercise • gym • hairdresser • healing & pain relief • medical clinic • nutritionists • orthodontics • psychotherapist
Food & Drink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 - 61 catering • cakes • cook • cookery workshops • dinner parties • events • frozen meals • grocer • manuka honey • party organiser • wine
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Henrietta Loyd (Kensington) & Christopher Wilmot-Sitwell (Clapham) 4
cazenove+loyd Extraordinary holidays travelling in the safe hands of experts cazenove+loyd has been designing extraordinary tailor-made holidays, small group trips and celebrations for nearly 30 years. We provide our clients with a highly exclusive, innovative and personal way in which to travel. The itineraries we create include family holidays with children of all ages, honeymoons, sabbaticals, multi-generational trips and adventures for individual travellers, young and retired couples, and groups of friends. We specialise in travel to 61 destinations across – Africa + the Indian Ocean, Central + South America, Asia + the Middle East, Australasia and the Polar Regions. We are on hand 24/7 in the build-up to your trip and until you arrive home to ensure that it exceeds your expectations. We are in the wings ensuring every detail runs smoothly, constantly in contact with those on the ground – proactive and reactive to the flow of the trip. We also have a fantastic service in place to help you navigate the airport to make your journey as smooth and easy as possible. We are ATOL protected giving our clients peace of mind and full financial protection. We are extremely flexible and are on hand to discuss the latest travel updates on insurance and protection in any one of our destinations. We all need something to look forward to so get in touch to book your next incredible trip. Directory Offer: A complimentary private appointment with one of our Destination Experts.
Contact Details: E: info@cazloyd.com T: 020 7384 2332 www.cazloyd.com
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Luxury Tailor Made Family Holidays to South & Central America At Latin Odyssey, we know just how precious a family holiday is, which is why we tailor each experience around you, delivering extraordinary memories that last a lifetime. Whether it’s watching wildlife from a dugout canoe, white-water rafting, zip lining through jungle clad Mayan ruins or exploring colourful markets, our first-hand knowledge of the best family locations, hotels and activities mean that you are in safe hands. Travel is simply the greatest education a young adult can have. Call us now to book an adventure of a lifetime. Book with confidence with a fully refundable deposit, ATOL protected. Directory Offer: Free travel consultation with fully flexible booking conditions.
Contact Details: Mark Rolfe E: info@latinodyssey.com T: 01491 410 492 www.latinodyssey.com
An Award Winning Agency Creating Luxury Worldwide Holidays Our service doesn’t cost you a penny more than going direct, and we will manage the whole process on your behalf. So trust us, and leave it to the experts to do the hard work planning your next holiday…. Holiday time is very precious and hugely time consuming to organise, get right and find the best prices – this is where Place to Place step in. Once we understand your requirements and expectations we will tailor an unforgettable holiday and itinerary specifically for you. We have access to many exclusive special offers and have over the years built up very strong relationships with all the top specialist tour operators, best hotels, safari camps and villa/chalet companies. We care passionately about the holidays we arrange, and want you to enjoy every second of your welldeserved break, making it as stress free as possible. Directory Offer: FREE nights & early booking offers of up to 40% off at selected hotels.
Contact Details: E: info@place-to-place.co.uk T: 020 7228 4296 www.place-to-place.co.uk
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Recommended by William Siddeley (Former Pupil Battersea)
TRAVEL Place to Place Travel
Recommended by Rachael Johnson (Clapham)
Latin Odyssey
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Recommended by Claire Evans (Kensington) 6
Eden Villas Fully Staffed Luxury Villas in Sri Lanka Eden Villas has been managing the rental of luxury villas in Sri Lanka since 1999 and knows every villa intimately. The 25 plus villas of varying sizes are mainly by the beach and/or have a pool and are perfect for a relaxing holiday. All the villas come with a dedicated team including a private chef, butler and house keepers and in addition an experienced offsite manager will visit you on your first full day and be on hand for the duration of your stay. Several villas are accredited ‘Level 1 Safe and Secure’ confirming the highest hygiene standards and Eden Villas are passionate about service to ensure your Sri Lankan holiday is exceptional. Call Jack now. Directory Offer: FREE Airport transfer by road for up to 8 people, plus two FREE massages.
Contact Details: Jack Eden E: jack@edenvillas.com T: 00 94 77 734 2480 www.edenvillas.com
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Discover the Island of Serendipity Why House - Boutique Villa Hotel Why House is a beautiful 10 room boutique hotel set in a stunning landscaped 3 acre garden of tropical plants, fruit and spice trees, with a huge salt water swimming pool and is just a 15 minute tuk-tuk ride from historical Galle Fort. It’s an ideal retreat for couples, singles, wishing to mix with other guests, and families with children looking for a combination of adventure and relaxation and it’s only a short walk to one of the best beaches on the south coast. Why House can also be booked by a group looking for a fully staffed villa holiday with friends and family in complete luxury. The Telegraph says... “Why House is one of those rare hotels that suits couples and families alike. It’s also a favourite with returning guests charmed by its accommodating staff, tranquillity and home-fromhome vibe.” ... and gives it a 9/10 Expert Rating. Tanamera Estate - Private Luxury Ocean Villa Infinitely Private - Luxuriously Tranquil - Breathtaking Location Owned and run by Why House, Tanamera is a large contemporary styled 3 bedroom private villa located in Talpe, near Why House, directly on the beach overlooking the Indian Ocean. The villa is fully staffed and has a private swimming pool and 24 hour security. Sleeps 6 max.
Alexandra Barkshire (Former Pupil Battersea)
Why House Collection - Sri Lanka
Directory Offer: 20% off direct bookings & food for children under 8 is FREE.
Why House
Why House Suite
Dining at Why House
Tanamera Estate
Contact Details: Henrietta Cottam E: hencottam@yahoo.co.uk T: 00 94 77 112 1070 www.whyhousesrilanka.com
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Recommended by Claire Griffin (Fulham) 8
The Greek Villas The Leading Luxury Villa Rental Agency in Greece Welcome to The Greek Villas, Greece’s leading luxury rental agency. We have an impressive line up of more than 400 properties in the country’s most sought after locations as well as an extensive range of services to help create the perfect all round holiday for you and your family. We can take care of every tiny detail and anticipate your needs so that you are free to sit back and enjoy your spoiling time away. All you have to do is dream up your perfect holiday and we will make it happen! Directory Offer: 10% discount.
Contact Details: John Wills E: enquire@thegreekvillas.com T: 020 3286 5400 T: 00 30 210 64 10 280 www.thegreekvillas.com
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The World’s First Trusted Members’ Club for Luxury Travel Stay One Degree connects discerning owners of exclusive homes with a vetted member base of luxury travellers seeking special homes and unique experiences. All homes that wish to join are carefully handpicked, likewise all guests are vetted, creating a trusted community of travellers with access to exclusive homes all over the world. Members benefit from this inside access and also enjoy preferential rates, exclusive rewards and personal, local recommendations. Directory Offer: Receive £500 off your first booking of £5,000 or more. Terms & conditions apply.
Recommended by Claire Griffin (Fulham)
Stay One Degree
Contact Details: E: sales@stayonedegree.com www.stayonedegree.com/en
TRAVEL Atmospheric Farmhouse in the Val D’Orcia Stunning farmhouse with spectacular views over the Val D’Orcia in Tuscany. Close to La Foce and Montepulciano. Immersed in the landscape below Castiglioncello Del Trinoro (Monteverdi). • 4 double en-suite bedrooms • Table tennis • Table football • Antiques
• Turntable and vinyl collection • Close to Monteverdi • Wonderful 16m infinity pool.
Directory Offer: 12 bottles of Brunello di Montaicino or equivalent white wine.
Contact Details: Robin Fry E: robinfry55@gmail.com M: 07770 961 647 www.villavaldorcia.com
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Charlotte and Robin Fry (Clapham)
Villa Val D’Orcia
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Recommended by Claire Griffin (Fulham) 10
Hillside Beach Club, Turkey Heaven on Earth Nestled in Kalemya Cove, surrounded by fragrant pine forests and the twinkling turquoise sea, Hillside Beach Club allows guests to fully escape to paradise, with unparalleled and wholehearted service, creating a holiday to remember. The beautifully appointed resort cocoons guests in contemporary comfort from the moment they arrive and the only thing on the agenda is the resort’s ethos of “feeling good”. With the heavenly backdrop of rolling green mountains and rugged countryside, coupled with the warm, crystal clear waters, it is easy to see why many describe Hillside as “Heaven on Earth”. Directory Offer: 20% off direct bookings plus FREE airport transfers. For stays of 6 nights or more also enjoy a complimentary sunset boat tour and a 60 min. couples spa treatment.
Main Beach
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Recommended by Claire Griffin (Fulham)
Hillside Beach Club, Turkey Heaven on Earth
Silent Beach
Heaven fot Kids
Contact Details: Miray Can E: feelgood@hillsidebeachclub.com T: 00 90 212 362 30 30 www.hillsidebeachclub.com
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Serenity Beach
Floating Decks
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Ernesto Suarez (Kensington & Battersea) 12
iCarhireinsurance.com
Contact Details: E: CustomerService@iCarhireinsurance.com T: 020 3302 2296 www.iCarhireinsurance.com
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Luxury Cottages in Cornwall CK Rock has two beautiful holiday homes to rent in the popular Cornish resort of Rock. The properties, which sleep 8 and 12 respectively, have spectacular sea views and are located within easy reach of the beach and amenities of Rock. Each property is decorated to a very high standard and is set in landscaped gardens with an outdoor swimming pool. The houses are let self-catered, with a mid-week clean and are supplied with White Company bedlinen and towels. Follow CK Living on Instagram to see the latest news on CK Rock and a hand-picked selection of beautiful antique furniture and decorative home accessories which are for sale. Directory Offer: 10% discount for Directory readers.
Contact Details: Liz Berman E: liz@ckrock.com M: 07769 691 700 www.ckrock.com
Recommended by Debra Burt (Battersea)
CK Rock
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Seven Self-Catering Properties in the Heart of Rock, Cornwall Located right in the heart of Rock on the north Cornish coast, we have seven sumptuous self-catering properties to let. Our beautifully designed holiday homes are a stone’s throw from the Camel Estuary and offer the ultimate in coastal comfort. Popular with holidaymakers all year round, Rock is the quintessential Cornish destination, famous for its stunning scenery, amazing watersports and foodie credentials. All of our properties are dog-friendly - check website for details. Directory Offer: A bottle of Cornish Camel Valley Sparking Wine on arrival.
Contact Details: E: enquiries@marinerslettings.co.uk T: 01208 869 257 www.marinerslettings.co.uk
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Recommended by Claire Field (Battersea)
Mariners Lettings, Rock
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Muff (Madeleine) Delevingne (Battersea)
Delevingne
Rent Your Holiday Home Hassle Free Do you have a holiday home you would like to rent out but have no time to organise it or are allergic to technology? Having successfully managed her own ski apartment in Val d’Isère for 10 years, Muff (Madeleine) created Delevingne to use her wealth of knowledge in the holiday home rental market to help other owners needing a hand with managing their holiday property. Directory Offer: 20% off first year’s fees for the first 5 property owners to contact us. (Normal rate: 12%).
Contact Details: Muff (Madeleine) Delevingne E: info@delevingne.org.uk T: 07768 742 840 www.delevingne.org.uk
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TRAVEL Matrix Luxury Travel & Concierge Globally Connected, Individually Tailored Matrix is our 8-year-old business which focuses on providing our members with a completely bespoke service. Our service is global and we can assist and support you with a range of requests including all global travel requests with preferred rates, events, ticketing, sourcing, business & administrative support. Please email us to receive a copy of our brochure. If you decide to join Matrix, we will provide you with a dedicated personal assistant who will be your main point of contact. Directory Offer: Exclusive ‘Friends of The Directory’ membership rate, based on hours of usage required.
Contact Details: E: life@matrixconcierge.com M: (or WhatsApp) 07543 735 007 www.matrixva.com
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London’s Most Trusted Short Rental Agency Ivy help you make effortless income from your London home when you’re not using it, by offering a fully managed short rentals service. We list our homes on our site and selected major booking platforms and arrange every aspect of rentals, including full housekeeping, linen & toiletries, check in/ out, problem solving and maintenance. All our bookings are protected by security deposits and full insurance. We’ve arranged over 10,000 bookings since 2009 and we’ve built a guest base of over 25,000 returning and referred guests, giving our hosts’ homes the best possible market exposure. All our enquirers are strictly vetted according to age limits and minimum length of stay for additional peace of mind. Directory Offer: £300 new hosts reward, payable on completion of second booking.
Recommended by Anna Tyzack (Clapham)
Ivy
Contact Details: Guy van der Westhuizen T: 020 7349 7015 E: hosts@ivylettings.com www.ivylettings.com
HOUSES Contemporary Design Since 1956
Casson Conder Partnership is a well established RIBA Chartered architectural practice. We have an extensive knowledge and experience of a broad range of architectural projects specialising in building conversions, extensions, basements and working with listed buildings. Providing realistic advice about the likelihood of obtaining planning consent, we can guide you from initial ideas through planning, building regulations, construction drawings, finding a contractor and following the work through the construction phase to completion and beyond. Directory Offer: FREE visit (within M25) providing initial ideas and advice. Email with short description of project and mention The Directory or call.
Contact Details: Tina Roscoe E: tinaroscoe@cassonconder.co.uk T: 020 7584 4581 M: 07831 777 479 www.cassonconder.co.uk
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Recommended by Tom Priday (Battersea)
Casson Conder Architects
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Recommended by Liza-Jane Kelly (Fulham) 16
Savills The Experts in Local & International Property Founded in the UK in 1855, Savills is one of the world’s leading property agents. Our experience and expertise spans the globe, with 600 offices worldwide and 39 across London. Our scale gives us wide-ranging specialist and local knowledge, and we take pride in providing best-inclass advice as we help individuals, businesses and institutions make better property decisions. When it comes to buying and selling property, we advise across all residential, rural and commercial markets. Our services are designed to help maximise the value of your asset, and to help you every step of the way of the transaction process. Our strong market knowledge, informed by in-house sector-leading research, ensures you receive the best possible advice every time, whatever your needs. Directory Offer: 10% off sales fees when acting as sole agent.
Contact Details: Liza-Jane Kelly E: lizajane.kelly@savills.com M: 07977 423 978 T: 020 7590 5078 www.savills.co.uk
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Independent Residential Property Consultants Buying, Selling, Letting & Managing Property Independent residential property consultant INHOUS, offers authentic, industry expertise in every aspect of luxury real estate. With a strong presence abroad and in the prime central London market property INHOUS’ bespoke, end-to-end project service sets them apart from other property professionals. Their unique, all-round package of services are carried out effectively and with a personal, genuine approach. Projects range from accurate valuations to relocation support, the letting of property, property buying and a recently launched private property concierge service. Situated just a short distance from Chelsea, INHOUS launched in 2012 by co-founders David Johnson and Gillian Shubotham, who have over 20 years combined experience in the business. With clients all across the globe, INHOUS works with high-net-worth individuals and high profile figures from the sport, media and entertainment industry, providing them with expert guidance in the buying, selling, letting and management of property. They guarantee complete discretion and confidentiality along with a refreshing stance on the property market. Directory Offer: A £500 voucher for River Cafe upon completion.
Contact Details: David Johnson - E: david@inhous.com Gillian Shubotham - E: gillian@inhous.com T: 020 7381 1856 www.inhous.com
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David Johnson and Gillian Shubotham (Fulham)
INHOUS
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Recommended by Emma de Sybel (Battersea) 18
Kelling Designs An Established International Interior Design Company Based in London and Norfolk Kelling Designs was founded by Emma Deterding in 2006. Emma’s ability to offer a well-thought-out scheme for private clients at home and abroad has been honed over years working in the London sales and rental markets, where her passion for interiors began. Her flair for decorating rental properties developed into a successful interior design company and Kelling Designs was born. Since then, Emma has worked on numerous domestic and commercial projects in London and overseas, and her reputation for not shying away from colour and pattern sets her apart in the market. Directory Offer: 10% off product range using code DIRECTORY10 plus a FREE initial design consultation.
Contact Details: E: Emma@kellingdesigns.com T: 020 3866 4430 M: 07774 757 279 Shop: 3 Langton Street, SW10 0JL www.kellingdesigns.com www.kdloves.com
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Design Solutions For Your Properties Our main focus and experience are residential projects, from simple design advice to project coordination and turnkey solutions. We love to deliver beautiful and tailored design proposals that respond to our clients’ requirements and lifestyle, enhancing the beauty of their property. Our design consultation includes: • Layout planning; • Lighting design and planning; • Definition of floors, walls and ceiling treatments; • Sourcing of furniture, fixtures and accessories; • Bespoke furniture design (kitchen, wardrobes, etc.); • Curtains, blinds and window treatments specification; • Garden design. Directory Offer: Free one hour consultancy and site meeting. Contact Details: Fulvia Micciche E: fulvia@fm3interiordesign.co.uk M: 07918 104 204 www.fm3interiordesign.co.uk
HOUSES Makers of Bespoke Interior Joinery
Established in 2005 the company has grown in size and experience making it possible to take on larger and more detailed projects while still producing smaller projects. All made off-site in our workshops in Wandsworth we work in and around the local area, as well as in the home counties and further afield. We use timber, veneer, man-made panels, glass, metal and stone, working on projects ranging from £5,000-£150,000 - either for the property owner or as a subcontractor. We make kitchens, bookcases, library’s, AV units, boot rooms, wardrobes, dressing rooms, vanity units etc. Call to discuss your ideas and any exciting projects. Directory Offer: 5% off projects over £20k and 10% off smaller projects.
Contact Details: John Lethbridge E: info@lethbridgelines.com T: 020 8877 0904 www.lethbridgelines.com
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Recommended by Harriet O’Sullivan (Clapham)
Lethbridge Lines Joinery Ltd
Recommended by Francesca & Alessandro Ceresa (Fulham)
FM3 Interiors
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Recommended by Samantha Smith (Battersea) 20
Just Helpers Cleaning Service Personalised, Ethical Cleaning Company with Trained, Checked, Insured & Friendly Cleaners Instead of the impersonal lottery style of booking a cleaner through the internet, we arrange an introductory house visit so that we can get to know you and your family and understand your cleaning needs. Our 8 point guarantee creates a focused team, happy clients and standards that we are proud of. We pay the London Living Wage, our team go through rigorous checks and we do regular 104 point management inspections. We’d love to hear from you and explore with you how we can be your Just Helpers. Directory Offer: 50% off your first clean.
Contact Details: E: enquiries.finance@justhelpers.co.uk T: 020 3995 4810 www.justhelpers.co.uk
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Creative Design and Build Scope Renovations is an innovative, reliable company. We provide London and the surrounding areas with a range of quality building services. We offer a competitively priced renovation service from remodelling bathrooms and kitchens through to structural work and modernisation. The processes we involve provide the client with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. We listen to our client’s needs and requests. Services provided include: • Kitchen / Bathroom renovations • House refurbishment • Design & Build • Extensions & Loft conversions • Interior Design solutions Directory Offer: 20% off labour on initial work. Contact Details: Simon Miller E: info@scoperenovations.com M: 07817 509 534 www.scoperenovations.com
Natasha Miller (Donaldson) (Battersea Teacher)
Scope Renovations
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Reliable, Local Property Maintenance Maybe it’s time to redecorate your house or just a cupboard door needs fixing, either way I am happy to help. I offer good rates, quality work and am very reliable. • Internal and External Painting and Decorating • General Handyman Services • Basic Plumbing and Electrical Repairs • Tiling, Guttering • Garden Maintenance and Fencing • Waste Collection and Disposal • CSCS Approved Worker • Fully Insured, References Available on Request • Residential, Lettings and Commercial Work Undertaken.
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Recommended by Kerri Johns (Fulham)
Andyman Property Services Ltd
Directory Offer: FREE quotations and 10% discount on labour for first job. Contact Details: Andy Matthews M: 07932 058 747 E: andy@andyman-diy.com
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Rory O’Neill (Fulham)
My Plumber Man A Local Professional for all your Plumbing and Heating Needs We are a plumbing and heating company based in South West London offering an honest and professional service to our customers. Our heating and plumbing engineers are chosen for their reliability, excellent work practises and good customer care skills. Our Managing Director has over 16 years previous experience in the hospitality industry, so needless to say our number one priority is our customers and the service they receive. Directory Offer: 20% labour discount on our initial visit.
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Contact Details: E: enquiries@myplumberman.co.uk T: 020 7381 3898 www.myplumberman.co.uk
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Making your Garden Beautiful: Garden Design - Planting Plans - Plant Supply We can transform your outside space into a beautiful, elegant garden bursting with scent and flowers. Whether it’s a balcony, a rooftop or a rolling green garden we can make you a bespoke stylish garden which looks stunning throughout the year. We can supply plants from specialist nurseries, delivered to your door, or provide a complete design, build and planting service. Services include: Garden Design; Design and Build; Planting Plans; Plant Supply; Consultancy Service. Directory Offer: FREE initial site visit and consultation.
Harriet Worsley (Battersea)
Worsley Design & Consultancy
Contact Details: E: harriet@worsleydesigns.co.uk M: 07966 494 712 www.worsleydesigns.co.uk
Freelance Garden Designer I am based in London and I have been designing gardens for over 10 years - and not just in London. My primary aim is to maximise the potential of your outdoor space whatever its size. I will look at relaxation/entertainment/kid play zones as well as talk you through the benefits of lighting, irrigation, screening possibilities and, where applicable, suggest green roof and vertical garden options. I will create your garden design with 3D images, source landscape building teams and project manage the build.
Cat Datta (Clapham)
GARDENS Cat Datta Garden Design
Your garden is what we make it - together. Directory Offer: 10% discount on the hourly rate.
Contact Details: E: catdatta@sky.com M: 07967 086 099 www.catdattagardendesign.com
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Recommended by Suzie Bishop (Former Lower School Head, Battersea) 24
Ali Paterson RIBA MSGD - Architect & Garden Designer Creating Beautiful Outdoor Spaces for Living Ali’s interest in the relationship between architecture and landscape led her career evolution as a garden designer, graduating from the English Gardening School in 1995 with Distinction. Ali enjoys the challenge of complex site constraints external spatial design and the use of planting sculpturally. Creating a seamless transition from house to garden comes naturally to her experienced eye. Her imaginative schemes aim to place her clients’ dreams in harmony between their life and landscape. Lighting and furniture are an important part of the cohesive whole. Understanding each client’s individual brief and exercising a meticulous attention to detail are paramount to the success of any project. Ali’s expertise covers city and roof gardens and listed country gardens. One of her gardens created during her experience with Landscape Architects Randle Siddeley Associates won the BALI National Landscape Award in 2007. Based in London, Ali’s services range from a half day consultancy to full design and implementation. Directory Offer: 50% off initial site visit fee in London.
Contact Details: E: info@alipaterson.com M: 07887 910 901 www.alipaterson.com
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Award Winning Landscape and Garden Design Studio Registered Member of the Society of Garden Designers. Gold Medal Winner and Best in Category at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and qualified landscape architect with 20 years experience. We specialise in working closely with discerning clients nationally and internationally. Sensitive and unique design of urban and country gardens both large and small, covering London and the home counties. We also design commercial spaces and show gardens. Initial consultation, design plans including full construction and planting plans through to tender and project management. Contact us for award winning and innovative design that stands out. Directory Offer: 25% discount off the initial consultation visit and 15% off the design fees.
Contact Details: Joe Perkins E: info@joeperkinsdesign.com T: 01273 230 511 www.joeperkinsdesign.com
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Recommended by James Bateman (Battersea)
Joe Perkins Design MSGD
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Recommended by Alistair Palmar (Battersea)
Insignia Crew Supporting Prominent Families Worldwide with Exceptional Private Staff From family office personnel, estate management and security operatives to pilots and chauffeurs, we specialise in placing outstanding former British Armed Forces professionals who have held accountable operational responsibility, are experienced in working under pressure and in challenging situations worldwide. Our trusted service delivers excellence via a premium, discrete, and personal approach. Our knowledge and experience are utilised by the global UHNW community when nothing but the very best will suffice. We exceed client expectations by presenting candidates who are sourced from our trusted network only and personally screened by our Founder, Andrew Holme. Directory Offer: For new clients 10% off your first appointment introduction fee.
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Chauffeurs
Estate and House Management
Security
Senior Family Office Management
Contact Details: Andrew Holme E: andrew@insigniacrew.com M: 07500 888 472 www.insigniacrew.com
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Discreet, Intelligence-led Risk Management, Advisory and Resolution Service Today’s families face a complex variety of risks. DS-48 specialises in providing professional and discreet security services and complex problem-solving solutions to private individuals and family offices. Our services are designed to ensure the security and safety of the individual, family, their assets, business and reputation. Intelligence & Investigations Personal Security • Close Protection • Asset Tracing • Security Chauffeuring • Private Investigations • Travel Security • Staff Background Checks Asset Protection
Cyber Security
• Property Security Review
• Cyber Security Review • Online Profile Review
Charles Andrews (Battersea)
DS-48 Limited
Directory Offer: 15% off first Security Risk Assessment and/or first Level 1 Staff Background Check.
Contact Details: John De Bolla, Deputy Head of Risk E: info@ds-48.com T: 020 3745 5877 www.ds-48.com
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Ernesto Suarez (Kensington & Batttersea)
InsuretheGap.com
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Contact Details: E: CustomerService@InsuretheGap.com T: 020 3305 6767 www.InsuretheGap.com
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Ernesto Suarez (Kensington & Batttersea)
Spinsure.com
Contact Details: E: CustomerService@spinsure.com T: 020 3318 2585 www.spinsure.com
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Henry Hood (Battersea and Kensington)
Hunters Law LLP Leading Law Firm Offering High Quality Service
Hunters has provided a wide range of services to meet the needs of clients since 1715. It is particularly well known for its family work (divorce, finance and children) and its expertise in wealth management, including personal tax, wills and probate. The firm deals with residential, commercial and rural property, business services, charity and employment law, as well as dispute resolution and litigation. Hunters’ partners understand their clients’ needs and tailor their work to different circumstances, providing high quality, cost effective advice. They are a multi-disciplinary practice and work collaboratively to deliver a comprehensive service across all practice areas. A designated partner is assigned to every client: the special relationship which develops from this arrangement – very often built up over many years – is the bedrock of Hunters’ practice. Directory Offer: FREE initial consultation with a solicitor in our Family team.
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Contact Details: E: info@hunterslaw.com T: 020 7412 0050 9 New Square, Lincoln’s Inn WC2A 3QN www.hunterslaw.com
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Employment Law and HR Services for Companies and Individuals Clario advises businesses, charities and individuals on all aspects of employment law. We also provide HR consultancy services to small businesses and start-ups and outsourced HR investigations for grievances and disciplinaries. Working in close partnership with our clients, we offer a first-class, responsive and friendly service at competitive rates. Our extensive legal and HR experience across a wide range of sectors enables us to understand the legal and commercial issues in every situation and find practical solutions to difficult problems.
Susan Gordon (Battersea)
Clario Legal & HR
Directory Offer: Free initial one hour consultation for Directory readers. Contact Details: Susan Gordon E: susan@clariolegalandhr.com M: 07930 124521 Green Park House, 15 Stratton Street, W1J 8LQ www.clariolegalandhr.com
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Providing a Total Solution for all your Transportation Needs Prestige Group is one of London’s longest established full-service passenger transport and courier companies, providing a range of transportation services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Prestige offers global travel concierge through our network of chauffeur driven cars/minibuses, helicopters and private jet charters. Our courier divisions offer cycle/motorcycle, electric car/van and refrigerated van deliveries, removals and storage, UK wide as well as UK overnight and international parcel services.
Sarah Bender (Fulham)
Prestige Group
Directory Offer: £40 credit against first month’s usage. Credit terms apply.
Contact Details: Archie Isles E: aisles@prestigecarsandcouriers.co.uk T: 020 7384 2300 24 hour booking and enquiry line. www.prestigecarsandcouriers.co.uk
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Adam Chappell (Fulham)
Beagle Media Ltd Award Winning TV Production & Brand Communications Agency Beagle has created marketing and communications content for brands, businesses and charities since 2011. Clients include Amazon, UBS, The Prince’s Trust, Land Sec & DLA Piper. From branding and design in print and digital, to film and animation production, Beagle can help you tell your story. We are also a TV production company with offices in London and Cornwall making documentary series for UK Broadcasters like the BBC, Channel 4 and Discovery. Directory Offer: 20% discount on your first project.
Contact Details: Adam Chappell E: adamchappell@beaglemedia.co.uk M: 07887 995 452 www.beaglemedia.co.uk
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CONKER DESIGN
Full Service Graphic Design for Brands with Character We are a creative design agency and marketing specialist working with ambitious companies within luxury, hospitality, education and professional services. We create design with meaning, simple to the core but flexible in our approach. For print, web, digital or exhibition, brand strategy, social media campaigns, logo design, typography & so much more. Find out what we can do for you. We think you’ll enjoy the difference. Directory Offer: A healthy conversation and a surprisingly hearty discount for first time projects.
Contact Details: Marcus Landau E: marcus@conkerdesign.co.uk T: 020 7610 9000 www.conkerdesign.com
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Consultants Specialising in Luxury Lifestyle Companies Would you like help with your marketing? Do you want to talk to the press? Silks can bring a new dimension to your thinking and your brand. Offering all aspects of Marketing, Sales and PR advice we have enthusiasm, confidence and passion in our clients’ businesses and we will strive to help you achieve your goals, from minor rebranding to full scale product launches and local, regional and national press. We can work with you either on an annual retainer or on a specific project. We can also design and produce websites, email newsletters and printed materials at very affordable prices. Clients include: Partridges Fine Foods, Paint Pots, Marston Properties, Fiona Clare, Romney Tweed, Arcus Advisory and others. Founders of The Directory. Directory Offer: COFFEE! (With FREE advice for the first 3 companies to contact us.)
Contact Details: E: info@silkspr-marketing.com M: Katie – 07799 377 193 M: Sarah – 07961 316 906 www.silkspr-marketing.com
Stunning Prints and Commissions Official Thomas’s Fulham events photographer, Harriet Brocket’s deep-rooted passion for photography began at a young age, inspired by travel with her family. Her career progressed into photojournalism and books including A Hedonist’s Guide to Moscow and CUBA: As seen by Harriet Brocket in 2007. A love of design led to commissions photographing homes and gardens, most recently for the internationally renowned garden designer Randle Siddeley’s latest book: The Garden: Before & After. Harriet works with interior designers and private clients alike. Her images are colourful, atmospheric and evocative, with a use of light and composition that creates an immediate intimacy between viewer and subject.
Harriet Brocket (Fulham)
STYLE & GIFTS Harriet Brocket Photography
Katie Barkshire & Sarah Lacaille (Battersea)
Silks PR & Marketing
Directory Offer: 15% discount on limited edition prints and commissions.
Contact Details: Harriet Brocket E: hb@harrietbrocket.com M: 07961 177 988 Instagram: @harrietbrocketphotography www.harrietbrocket.com
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Philippa Herbert Jewellery Filled with Meaning & Love Philippa Herbert create lasting memories for families with their beautiful jewellery and castings and their fine jewellery collection is full of covetable pieces that can be passed on to future generations.
Keep your family close with their elegant hand engraved fingerprint jewellery or hand and feet castings in bronze, silver, glass and gold; or create a future heirloom using their bespoke service. Directory Offer: 10% off your first feet or hand casting.
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Contact Details: Philippa Herbert E: enquiries@philippaherbert.co.uk T: 020 8769 4757 Instagram: @Philippa_Herbert www.philippaherbert.co.uk
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The Finest Mulberry Silk Pillowcases and Accessories for Beautiful Hair & Skin Founded by sisters Laura & Lydia, Silk Works London is a beauty & wellbeing brand known for its carefully crafted collection of pure mulberry silk pillowcases, scrunchies & accessories dedicated to beautiful hair & skin. “Designed with love in London, our products are hypoallergenic and antibacterial and with regular use promote hydration levels whilst reducing wrinkles, fine lines and protecting your hair from damage and frizz.” Since launching last year Silk Works London has been recommended by leading makeup artists, hairdressers and dermatologists for its ability to promote healthier, more beautiful hair & glowing skin.
Laura Ramday (Clapham)
Silk Works London
Directory Offer: 15% off pillowcases, eye masks and sets using code DIRECTORY15.
Contact Details: Laura Ramday and Lydia Shemirani E: hello@silkworkslondon.com www.silkworkslondon.com
Monogrammed Accessories, Linens and Gifts Initially London offers classic accessories, gorgeous linens and practical gifts, all featuring a fabulous embroidered monogram. Our monograms are more than just initials: we use graphic design to create bold designs that reflect the personality of the wearer. Every order is produced in our studio in Parsons Green by a team of highly skilled embroidery artisans & designers. We have a wide range of accessibly priced, truly unique gifts for everyone on your present list. We also offer monogramming services on your own goods. Directory Offer: 15% discount using code DIRECTORY.
Contact Details: Jane Wiest E: hello@initiallylondon.com T: 0800 1560 878 M: 07808 767 027 www.initiallylondon.com
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Jane Wiest (Kindergarten)
STYLE & GIFTS Initially London Ltd
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Arabella Dorman (Battersea)
Arabella Dorman Portraiture Fine Art and Portrait Commissions Arabella Dorman is an award winning, internationally renowned artist and one of Britain’s leading portrait painters. Working from her studio in Chelsea, she specialises in children’s portrait commissions.
Arabella enjoys a prominent reputation as a public speaker, fundraiser, and has recently been awarded winner of the Oman Masterpiece 2021. She was listed as one of BBC’s Top 100 Women and Salt Magazine’s 100 Most Inspiring Women. Her humanitarian work has been profiled across national and international television, radio and print, including New York Times, BBC, CNN, Aljizeera, Radio 4, BBC World Service, and featured on the front cover of The Times, The Guardian and The Sunday Times Magazine. Directory Offer: 15% discount on children’s portraits.
Contact Details: E: portraits@arabelladorman.com M: 07702 177 064 www.arabelladorman.com
STYLE & GIFTS Rose Long (Battersea)
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Long Studio Design
An Online Boutique Offering Elegant Homeware and Lifestyle Accessories Long Studio Design has launched an online boutique offering luxury homeware and lifestyle objects and accessories, many of which are embellished with our original artwork. We bring our unique perspective to deliver high-quality and original products. Directory Offer: 15% discount using online code DIRECTORY.
Contact Details: Rose Long E: info@LongStudioDesign.com www.LongStudioDesign.com
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Unique Handcrafted Decorative Objects & Fabulous Accessories Ingifinds sells a variety of unique and high quality decorative objects, mostly handmade, such as ceramics, glass, raffia baskets, olive wood and candles. There is also a collection of accessories from Liberty’s, plus hair ties and fun jewellery for all ages. It’s a great place to find an original gift! Directory Offer: 10% off your first order over £100 use code THOMAS + FREE Shipping in UK.
Ingeborg Boyce (Fulham)
ingifinds.com
Contact Details: E: ingeborg@ingifinds.com M: 07786 518 306 www.ingifinds.com
Weaving Tweed from the Wool of Romney Sheep The Romney Tweed Community Interest Company was founded in 2014 to encourage local industry and tourism in the Romney Marsh and Dungeness area of Kent. It is a niche producer designing luxury tweeds from Romney wool which are spun and woven in limited editions in Yorkshire. There are currently three Collections which are available online. Bespoke tweeds can be designed by appointment. A range of products, including weekend and tote bags, sponge bags, throws, cushions and scarves are made locally by hand. Directory Offer: FREE P&P and FREE Gift Wrapping using code DIRECTORY.
Contact Details: E: sales@romneytweed.co.uk M: 07968 057 779 www.romneytweed.co.uk
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STYLE & GIFTS Romney Tweed
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Monique Stein (Battersea)
MD Styling Hand-Made Designer Face Coverings and Accessories MD Styling is a woman-owned small business making accessories and undertaking the small-scale production of face coverings which are designed and hand sewn in our London studio. The face coverings with convenient neck strings are light weight, washable and are made from the highest quality British Liberty Tana lawn fabrics™️, 100% cotton or linen. We offer a bespoke service and are constantly adding new lines. We now produce small fabric bags, children’s hair bows, dog accessories... and more. Please email Monique if you see something on our social media account that isn’t on the website. Directory Offer: 10% Discount using online code DIRECTORY.
Contact Details: Monique Stein E: mdstylinguk@gmail.com M: 07970 701 702 Instagram: @mdstylinguk www.mdstyling.co.uk
STYLE & GIFTS Recommended by Joanna Copland (Battersea)
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Talolo Boots
Stylish Cowboy Wellies to Take You From Outside to Inside Have you ever been out in miserable weather, trying to look semi-decent, but worried about ruining your shoes/boots and wishing for an alternative? Well, Talolo Boots are the answer. Both cowboy boots and fashionable wellies are bang on-trend and Talolo are both rolled into one. These boots do not look like wellies so they can be dressed up or down and worn almost anywhere. We all need our spirits lifting and these stylish boots do exactly that! Directory Offer: 20% off all boots using online code DIRECTORY.
Contact Details: Phillipa E: sales@taloloboots.com T: 020 7518 2480 www.taloloboots.com
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Bespoke, Handmade, Designer Bow Ties and Headdresses We design bespoke fashion accessories for Occasion wear (weddings, proms, evening wear) and Everyday wear. All products are handmade in London from fabrics sourced locally. The Bow Tie Collection consists of unisex, pre-tied bow ties in a selection of stunning designs and vibrant colours. Each one is presented in a keepsake eco-friendly gift box made from recycled materials and makes a perfect Christmas, birthday or groomsman gift. The Bridal Headdress Collection and Everyday Headdress Collection provide quirky but elegant designs for those looking for something different.
Anne Sinnott (Battersea)
Anne Sinnott
Directory Offer: 10% off (see The Directory website for details).
Contact Details: E: annesinnottheaddresses@gmail.com www.annesinnott.cargo.site
STYLE & GIFTS Contemporary Jumpers and Cardigans for Men and Women
We use the natural fibres of cashmere, merino or yak yarn for all our knitwear. Most of our jumpers come in a thicker 7-gauge knit whilst our cardigans are in a more traditional 12-gauge knit. Whatever the thickness they are beautifully cosy and soft to wear! Directory Offer: 10% off with code THOMAS10.
Contact Details: E: chloe@mistycashmere.co.uk T: 01273 401827 www.mistycashmere.co.uk
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Misty Cashmere
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Emma de Sybel (Battersea)
Baroque Rocks Affordable Sustainable Luxury: Jewels that Literally Won’t Cost the Earth
All that glitters IS most definitely gold with Baroque Rocks’ offbeat aesthetic pieces. Hand curated modern fine vintage jewels from the 1960s to the early 2000s for the individual who marches to the Current Beat. Established in 2017, Baroque Rocks is a London based jewellery company specialising in unique pieces: vintage and contemporary. Each piece has not only been hand-picked with a discerning eye for arresting singularity but has also been lovingly professionally polished together with being sound cleansed too. Directory Offer: Free Gift Wrapping & UK Delivery.
Contact Details: Emma de Sybel E: info@baroquerocks.com M: 07968 444 457 www.baroquerocks.com
STYLE & GIFTS Caroline Firth (Former Pupil Kensington)
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by Beautiful Brands
Shop Small, Shop Independent, Support British bBB is a brand website where you will discover some of the best independent brands on one platform. Your ultimate shopping address book where you will find trusted, quality products from the best of British brands. Directory Offer: Sign up to our bBB newsletter to receive special offers and event information.
Contact Details: Tamara Fearnley-Whittingstall & Caroline Firth E: admin@bybeautifulbrands.com www.bybeautifulbrands.com
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Children’s Occasion Wear and Children’s Hair Salon Quinn Harper is a luxury children’s occasion wear store and high-quality hairdressing salon for children and parents on the Kings Road in Chelsea. Their beautiful girl’s dresses collection offers a range of styles that are perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to timeless flower girl dresses with premium quality lace and delicate embellishments for weddings. For boys, you’ll find perfectly tailored suits and tuxedos, trousers, shirts, ties, and more. Book Hair Appointments online. Directory Offer: 10% off all clothing, including sale items, and free UK shipping with discount code DIRECTORY, instore and online.
Contact Details: Quinn Harper 331 Kings Road, Chelsea, SW3 5ES T: 020 3055 0160 / 020 3092 4249 E: hello@quinnharper.co.uk www.quinnharper.co.uk
Creating Heritage Furniture Room Interiors for Baby & Child The Baby Cot Shop supplies beautifully crafted bespoke furniture to help parents like you create a uniquely enchanting and cosy space for their little darling to sleep and play. Remaining safe and practical whilst stylish and elegant, they are masters in adding magic to any space. With customisable options, each item is sure to be distinct and personal to your family, passed down for generations. Their Interior Design Service is also available to help turn your dreams into a reality. Visit online and in store. Directory Offer: Up to 15% off your order using the code TS2019.
Contact Details: The Baby Cot Shop 408 Kings Road, Chelsea, SW10 0LJ T: 020 3371 7530 E: design@thebabycotshop.com www.thebabycotshop.com
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Recommended by Beth Murphey (Fulham Teacher)
FOR CHILDREN The Baby Cot Shop
Recommended by Frances Martin-Isaacs (Battersea)
Quinn Harper
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Recommended by Annie Graham (Clapham)
My Personalized Socks No More Name Tapes, No Lost Sock, Yet Labelled! • Full name and school number “knitted” into inner welt and on the top of the toes. • No troublesome sewing in of labels required. • No abrasive label which irritates student’s legs and often comes off. • No mix up of student’s socks after washing. • Choice of colours and sizes available. My Personalized Socks also make a fun gift! Just add a personalised message and say it with socks! Directory Offer: 20% discount using online code: SOCKSTHOM18.
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Contact Details: Tina E: mypersonalizedsocks@gmail.com www.mypersonalizedsocks.com
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For Your Little Rays of Sunshine FOLPETTO is an eco-friendly, seaside-chic swimwear collection for children aged 6 months - 12 years. Made from high performing, UPF50+ fabrics that are chlorine and suncream resistant but supersoft, quick drying and naturally breathable. Stylish but designed with children’s comfort in mind, thanks to practical yet beautiful details. Perfect for your Little Rays of Sunshine. Directory Offer: Enter THOMAS10 at checkout for 10% OFF your first purchase.
Recommended by Francesca Pecce (Battersea)
Folpetto
Contact Details: E: hello@folpetto.com www.folpetto.com
Turning Instants into Beautiful Memories Joséphine Elvis photography creates images that tell your unique story in an artistic way. Whether you are looking for natural documentary style pictures or a more editorial approach, the images delivered will be wonderful memories that you will treasure forever. I am a recommended photographer of the Institute of Directors in Mayfair and available to photograph corporate events. I mainly photograph in London but I’m happy to travel over the world. Directory Offer: 20% off all products for Directory readers.
Contact Details: E: Josephine.elvis@gmail.com M: 07947 425 469 www.joelvis.co.uk
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FOR CHILDREN Joséphine Elvis photography
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Recommended by Xenia Buckhurst (Battersea)
Somerset Nursery School A Magical Learning Environment Supporting Children to Become Independent Thinkers and Learners Somerset Nursery School is simply the most amazing learning environment for nursery aged children; stimulating, vibrant and challenging; a space carefully designed and organised to enable children to pursue their own curiosities, take risks and discover from first-hand experiences. As a highly inclusive school, all children are recognised as unique individuals; learning is planned and facilitated by highly experienced adults, with vision and understanding to enable each child to flourish.
The school has been graded Outstanding by Ofsted and is used by the local authority and local teacher training providers as a centre of exemplary practice, supporting and developing high quality early years provision and practice across the borough, and beyond. Directory Offer: All new parents will receive a ‘Somerset’ shopper bag.
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Contact Details: Contact the Headteacher to arrange a visit. E: admin@somerset.wandsworth.sch.uk T: 020 7223 5455 www.somerset.wandsworth.sch.uk
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Weekly Touch Typing Courses for Children in Holidays and Half-Terms Naomi holds weekly intensive touch typing courses throughout half-terms and holidays for children aged 7+. Beginners, Intermediate & Refresher Courses are held in Fulham providing: • A disciplined but fun working environment; • Small group sizes, so lots of individual attention; • Teaching of correct hand positioning and posture; • Encouragement to not look down at the keys; • The importance of accuracy as well as speed. At the end of the week each student will have gained an invaluable skill for life. Directory Offer: 10% discount for new clients.
Naomi Martin (Kensington Teacher)
Naomi Martin Touch Typing
Contact Details: E: naomi@nmtouchtyping.co.uk M: 07949 204 553 www.nmtouchtyping.co.uk
Fun French Lessons For Babies & Children Across London Club Petit Pierrot was established in 1993 and has been instrumental in championing both the immersion method for all ages and in developing parent & child programmes for babies & toddlers. Lessons take place face-to-face and by Zoom too. CAA GOLD accredited & featured by BBC, ITV, CHANNEL 5, DAILY TELEGRAPH, LONDON NEWS, TIME OUT… The lessons are creative, stimulating, authentically French and above all great fun! • Qualified native French teachers • Excellent results • Multi-sensory sessions from newborn • Clubs & Holiday Clubs for children up to 8 years old • All ages/levels: Private mini-groups & tuition & Schools Directory Offer: 20% off your first terms fees. Contact Details: Stella Bataille E: admin@clubpetitpierrot.co.uk T: 020 7385 5565 www.clubpetitpierrot.co.uk
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FOR CHILDREN Club Petit Pierrot
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Georgina Hood (Battersea)
Paint Pots Montessori Schools & Classes Educating and Inspiring Young Minds Since 1988 Paint Pots offers Montessori Nursery Schools and Creative Classes in three locations across London: • Paint Pots The Park, Hyde Park, W2; • Paint Pots The Boltons, Chelsea, SW10; • and the newly opened Paint Pots The Grove, Notting Hill, W11 which from September 2021 will offer year-round flexible child care from 8am-6pm on weekdays for the over 2s and from September 2022 will also take those over 12 months. All our schools are OFSTED registered and MEAB accredited. A child’s first classroom experience is an important stepping stone. Our aim is to make this as happy and rewarding a step as possible. We help every child to develop confidence, self-esteem, independence, concentration, social skills and self-discipline along with strong mathematical and literacy skills in preparation for the next step in their educational journey. Our classrooms are full of love and happiness and we are extremely proud of the bright and confident children who attend our schools and classes. Directory Offer: 10% discount off your first Creative Class booking - quote ‘Directory’.
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Contact Details: Lucy Patterson E: office@paint-pots.co.uk T: 020 7223 0123 www.paint-pots.co.uk
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Supported by the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation • 1:1 singing, instrumental, composition, aural and theory tuition • Children’s Musical Enrichment. GCSE & A Level Music • Age 6 to adult for beginners upwards. ABRSM Grades 1-8 • Accelerated Grade 5 Theory preparation • Music Scholarship Assessments & Preparation Directory Offer: Sibling discount available.
Contact Details: Claire Meyer, Principal E: claire@chelseaquavers.com M: 07899 678 655 Ofsted Reg: EY498523 We accept childcare vouchers www.chelseaquavers.com
Sing, Dance, Play in a Band, Record & Perform Experience the fun and excitement of Upbeat, where you will develop confidence while you learn new skills. Max Owens (former Head of Music at Thomas’s Fulham) directs a dynamic team of musicians to deliver jam-packed sessions of musical fun for your children. Choose from: • Fun-filled music activity holiday camps (4 - 12yrs); • Saturday Pop and Rock group sessions in singing, dance, bands and much more (4 - 16yrs); • Individual tuition in voice, drums, guitars and keyboards; • Upbeat Pop and Rock parties (including performing and recording your favourite song with your friends) OR audition to be in one of our gig-bands (10yr+). Directory Offer: 20% off holiday camps & for new POPpets & POPkids joiners.
Contact Details: Maxine Owens E: upbeatmusiccourses@gmail.com M: 07816 901 396 Instagram: @upbeatlondon www.upbeatmusiccourses.co.uk
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Maxine Owens (Fulham Former Teacher)
FOR CHILDREN Upbeat Music Courses
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Chelsea Quavers Music School
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The Fencing School A Sporting Life for Children If you would like your child to improve their co-ordination, self-respect, self-motivation and fitness do encourage them to try a class with The Fencing School. The Fencing School offers classes in Battersea and Chelsea and continues to go from strength to strength under Head Coach and Thomas’s fencing teacher Mark Kent. The Fencing School can also provide coaches for corporate team building days and athletes for display teams. All equipment is provided. Directory Offer: Beginners Classes from £8.
Contact Details: E: contact@thefencingschool.com M: 07768 698 189 www.thefencingschool.com
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FOR CHILDREN Stagecoach Performing Arts Battersea Drama, Dance & Singing Classes plus Holiday Camps Stagecoach offers quality classes in dance, drama and singing to children and teens aged 4 - 18 years old at Honeywell School, SW11 on Saturdays & Sundays during term-time. Brilliant performing arts holiday camps are also held at Christmas, Easter and in the Summer holidays. Creative confidence for life in small, safe classes with big, performance dreams. Childcare vouchers accepted. Have fun, be active and reach for the stars! Directory Offer: FREE Stagecoach t-shirt for weekend class and workshop course participants.
Contact Details: Micky Hunt E: battersea@stagecoach.co.uk M: 07956 288 928 www.stagecoach.co.uk/battersea
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Expert Hair Care in Battersea for 25 years Located in the heart of Battersea, Uffizi Hair Gallery is delighted to celebrate a fantastic 25 years of providing excellence in hair care. Our highly skilled team of stylists offer a full range of professional hair services and we are passionate about providing the very best results for all our clients. Our hair products are available to buy online and at the salon. We look forward to seeing you soon! Directory Offer: Complimentary conditioning treatment available on your first visit.
Contact Details: 47 Parkgate Road, Battersea, SW11 4NP T: 020 7924 3400 Book online - www.uffizi.co.uk
Affordable Cosmetic Injections in Fulham Dr Tamsin Hayward aka ‘The Wrinkle Dr’ is a practising GP & Cosmetic Doctor operating from her clinics in Fulham and Wiltshire. She specialises in botox & filler injectables and also treats all manner of bumps & blemishes as well as spider veins on the legs and broken veins on the face. Tamsin is renowned for taking time with each client, her gentle injection technique and achieving natural results. Directory Offer: 20% off the first cosmetic injectables treatment. T&C’s apply.
Contact Details: Dr. Tamsin Hayward E: info@thewrinkledr.co.uk M: 07522 762 355 The Wrinkle Dr 137 Dawes Road, SW6 7EB www.thewrinkledr.co.uk
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THE BODY BEAUTIFUL The Wrinkle Dr
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Uffizi Hair Gallery
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Twenty Two Training by Dalton Wong
Bespoke and Results Oriented Gym in South Kensington TwentyTwo training is a local business focusing on health, wellness and sustainability. We are located in South Kensington and we offer a Covid safe environment, with private one to one bespoke training. Our services include: Personal training, Pilates, Yoga, Massage Therapy, Osteopathy, Acupuncture, Hypnotherapy and Physiotherapy. We have a truly diverse team whose main aim is to help coach and teach clients how to improve their health with practical, fun and sustainable habits. Directory Offer: 25% discount off first session.
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Contact Details: Dalton Wong E: info@twentytwotraining.com T: 0207 581 2234 22b Elvaston Mews, SW7 5HZ www.twentytwotraining.com
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Helping You on Your Journey to Optimum Health Caroline is a registered Nutritional Therapist and works at the NatureDoc Clinic. She works with a broad range of clients and is particularly interested in: • Women’s health • Autoimmunity • Abdominal and digestive issues Her fundamental approach includes taking a detailed health history, using functional testing where necessary, to identify the underlying causes of health complaints. She believes strongly in the power of nutrition and lifestyle to help achieve her clients’ individual health goals. With a background as a personal trainer she is able to build in specialist fitness advice along with her core nutrition therapy. Caroline sees clients in Fulham as well as consultations on NatureDoc’s secure Telehealth system. Directory Offer: Free initial 15 min phone call and 10% off initial consultation.
Caroline Davies (Fulham & Clapham)
Caroline Davies Nutrition
Contact Details: E: carolinedavies@naturedoc.co.uk T: 020 3637 6789 www.carolinedaviesnutrition.com www.naturedoc.co.uk
Clinical Nutrition for Digestive Health Rachel is a Registered Nutritionist with an MSc in Personalised Nutrition and a background in Medical Sciences. She specialises in functional gut disorders including IBS and SIBO, with special interests in the gut microbiome and immunology. Her clients come to her when they have already tried a lot of things and either the results don’t last or they’re not sure what else is left to try. She starts by understanding what is really going on in your stomach through discussion of your symptoms and through functional testing. She will support you as much and for as long as you need, guiding you through a phased approach that is specific for your problem. She will liaise with your GP or other medical specialists as necessary to help get the best results for you. She also works to help clients with weight loss for aesthetic or health reasons and achieves good results.
Rachel Hampson (Battersea)
THE BODY BEAUTIFUL Rachel Hampson Nutrition
Book a free call with her to discuss your health issues and you can decide if she is the right person for you. Directory Offer: FREE 20 minute phone conversation and 20% off your initial consultation. Contact Details: E: rachel@rachelhampson.com M: 07850 970 850 www.rachelhampson.com
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Holli Rubin (Fulham)
Holli Rubin Psychotherapist Providing Individual, Couples and Family Counselling
As a qualified member of The British Association of Counselling Psychotherapy, you can rest assured of my experience. I work with a wide range of issues, providing services that span from parenting support, couples counselling to individual therapy for depression, anxiety, body image, grief counselling and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a personalised approach that is tailored to each of my client’s individual needs to help them attain the personal growth they’re striving for. Directory Offer: Free 20 minute discovery call to ensure that my services are what you are looking for and 20% off your initial session.
Contact Details: Holli Rubin E: holli@hollirubin.com T: 07771 765 347 www.hollirubin.com
Daniela Beccaria Blamey (Kensington & Battersea) 52 252 5
THE BODY BEAUTIFUL Kensington Scenar
Scenar Therapy for Pain Relief & Accelerated Healing Five reasons to try SCENAR therapy: • Remarkable recovery of mobility and other functions • Often able to break through where nothing else has • Non-invasive, gentle and free from side effects
• Fast reduction of pain level • Long lasting results
Daniela Beccaria Blamey is a SCENAR Therapist, and a registered member of the British Complementary Medicine Association (BCMA) and of the Association of Energy Therapists. SCENAR therapy has been shown to be effective in many areas, including back and neck pain, sciatica, whiplash, frozen shoulder, sports injuries and tendon problems. SCENAR has no known side-effects and is suitable for all ages.
Directory Offer: 20% off first consultation. Contact Details: E: kensingtonscenar@outlook.com Reception: 020 3011 0355 M: 07711 183 831 www.kensingtonscenar.com
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At Coyne Medical You’re More Than Just A Patient Family care lies at the heart of Coyne Medical. From same day GP appointments, to cutting edge health screening and immunisations, Coyne Medical provides friendly family focused care when you need it. Dr Hugh, Dr Lucy and the team offer personal, high quality healthcare that works in harmony with your family and work life. With a membership scheme that breaks down to less than the cost of a daily cup of coffee and guaranteed same day GP appointments, Coyne Medical gives you 24/7 peace of mind for you and your family. Directory Offer: 25% off your first GP consultation when you mention The Directory. Contact Details: Dr Hugh Coyne 109 New Kings Road, SW6 4SJ 660 Fulham Road, SW6 5RX E: contact@coynemedical.com T: 020 7731 3077 www.coynemedical.com
Private GP and Lifestyle Medicine Biome Medical Clinic, in the heart of Chelsea and online, provides bespoke Private GP Services. Your health is our priority and we pride ourselves on being the best in the field. Life is for living but knowledge is power. Your journey to health fulfilment starts here. With our vast experience and connections with the top experts in their field, there is no stone left unturned with our 360 degree approach to human wellness and longevity. We offer individual, family and corporate memberships which include consultations, repeat presciptions, referrals and annual health checks. Plus we offer a medicallyendorsed combination of GP and Personal Trainer to keep you moving. Directory Offer: 10% off membership fees.
Contact Details: E: info@thebiome.co.uk T: 0203 488 4591 321 Fulham Road, SW10 9QL www.thebiome.co.uk
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THE BODY BEAUTIFUL Biome Medical Clinic
Recommended by Caroline Blake (Battersea)
Coyne Medical
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Queen’s Gate Orthodontics Orthodontic Excellence for You & Your Family
Are you unhappy with your smile? Does your child need their bite assessed? Do you snore? If so, come for an orthodontic consultation at a friendly, private specialist practice where children and adults are equally welcome. Based in South Kensington, we are an independent business that is small enough to care, but big enough to deliver. Ethical, conscientious and high quality, we use the latest techniques to make your treatment aesthetic, and efficient, delivered as comfortably and kindly as possible. Fees can be paid in installments to make it affordable, without hidden costs. In 2020, Queen’s Gate Orthodontics has been named as “Orthodontist of the Year, London” in the Global 100 Awards and in November won both “Best Practice, London” and “Best Practice, UK” in The Dentistry Awards 2020, the equivalent of the dental Oscars! We are proud to receive such a prestigious award. Directory Offer: 50% off the initial consultation fee. (Please quote Thomas’s Directory.)
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Contact Details: Claire Nightingale E: info@queensgateorthodontics.co.uk T: 020 7373 0176 www.queensgateorthodontics.co.uk
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Physio Led Exercise Groups for Stroke & Neurological Conditions LEGS (Local Exercise Groups for Stroke and Neurological Conditions) provides supported exercise groups led by physiotherapists for people who have had a stroke or live with a neurological condition. All abilities and neuro conditions are welcome. We are champions of physical activity and as an award-winning, pioneering, registered charity, we are committed to providing easily accessible and affordable long term exercise groups for everyone, regardless of income, address or age. LEGS creates meaningful change for our participants and their families and encourages participants to ‘make it happen’. Courses of varying intensities, including a Neuro Café, take place on Zoom and face-to-face in Notting Hill with classes costing a minimal amount and fully-funded places available. Directory Offer: Make a donation and help others. Contact Details: E: info@legs.org.uk T: 020 3894 4163 M: 07471 210 539 Courses at: Barrecore Studio, 12 Chepstow Road W2 5BD www.legs.org.uk
Promoting Healthy Spines & Wellness Since 1986 Chiro London (est 1986) has been helping Londoners keep their spines in great shape for years. Dr Craig McLean, a Thomas’s Dad, owns and runs the self-contained private practices in 5 locations across London - Putney, Fulham, Tooting, Marylebone and Kew/Richmond. He has 15 exceptional Chiropractors and offers digital x-ray on site (in Putney, Marylebone and Kew). Our focus is helping you resolve your low back pain, neck pain or headaches as well as promoting healthy spines for the whole family. Ideal for stressed out Mums who need someone to ease the tension of juggling kids, work and husbands! We encourage the whole family to have regular spinal check ups so why not pop over for an individual or family visit and see if we can help. Directory Offer: Save 50% off your first visit (prices vary at each clinic). Plus family initial consultation for £100 (all members must attend within 7 days of each other.)
Contact Details: E: health@chiro.london T: 020 8877 0377 www.chiro.london
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Craig & Gail McLean (Clapham)
THE BODY BEAUTIFUL Chiro London
Recommended by Rupert Cockcroft (Battersea)
LEGS Charity
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Nicky Whiteford (Battersea)
Lotte Berk Barre with Nicky Whiteford
Keep Strong and Flexible for Life Leaving you full of energy and revitalised this exercise method is based on a combination of dance, yoga and physiotherapy. It is specifically designed to target individual muscle groups and a full workout can even be achieved in your lunch break. Nicky is a former dancer and has been teaching the original Lotte Berk Barre Exercise Method since 2003. “I will come to your home or office and work with you on a one-to-one or group basis. I teach women and men of all ages and abilities, including pre and post pregnancy.” • Get a strong, supple and lean look • Strengthen your core to support and maintain your spine • See visible improvements to your shape and mobility • Rebuild muscle strength following injuries Classes are also available over Zoom. Directory Offer: 25% off first trial class.
Contact Details: E: nickywhiteford@aol.com M: 07780 533 527 T: 020 8870 7593 www.lotteberk.co.uk
Caroline Haigh (Clapham)
THE BODY BEAUTIFUL Everyday Healthy
Nutrition and Healthy Cooking Workshops in Wandsworth Relaxed and informative, demo-based nutrition and healthy cooking classes in Wandsworth that not only teach you how to create nourishing meals but educate you in basic nutrition so you understand why real food can be the foundation of good overall health. There are a range of classes available from ‘Intro to Healthy Eating’ to “Immune Support’. Throughout the workshops you learn the nutritional benefits of foods as well as handy shortcuts and chef ‘tips & tricks’ to make healthy eating easier. There is lots of time for Q&As, tastings, nibbles and lunch and you will go home with a recipe booklet and lots of inspiration! Private nutrition health coaching and healthy catering for all events available. Directory Offer: 10% off first class.
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Contact Details: E: info@everydayhealthycooking.co.uk M: 07713 259 754 Instagram: @everydayhealthycooking www.everydayhealthycooking.co.uk
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Award-Winning, Great Tasting, Gluten, Dairy and Refined Sugar-Free Foods Looking for low carb, KETO, low sugar, high fibre foods? 8Foods snacks, breads and desserts are always gluten, dairy and refined-sugar-free, never contain any fillers, additives or preservatives... and are uncompromisingly delicious. We’re an award-winning British brand who are passionate advocates of a low carb, nutritious diet and create uncompromisingly tasty, truly healthy, snacks and breads which are perfectly suited to a KETO lifestyle and for customers on a quest for boundless health and wellbeing. Directory Offer: 20% off all website purchases using online code DIRECTORY20.
Alexi von Eldik (Battersea)
8Foods
Contact Details: Alexi von Eldik Cru8 Café @ Triyoga 372 Kings Road Chelsea, SW3 5UZ E: alexi@cru8.co.uk M: 07804 535 515 www.8foods.co.uk
FOOD AND DRINK
Genuine New Zealand Manuka Honey Straight from the Bees to You This rare and precious honey, brought directly to you from New Zealand where the native manuka plant thrives, is produced by bees looked after by three experienced beekeepers in remote and often inaccessible parts of the stunning Hawke’s Bay region. It is a privilege to be able to sell genuine artisan Manuka honey of this quality in the UK. Manuka Direct offers 3 grades of Manuka Honey MGO 83+, MGO 263+ and MGO 500+. The higher the number the stronger the antimicrobial activity. Manuka Direct Honey is delicious and makes a thoughtful, health-giving present. Directory Offer: 15% OFF first order + FREE P&P and FREE Gift Wrapping using online code DIRECTORY. Contact Details: Alex Pearson E: manukadirect@gmail.com M: 07738 468 798 Instagram: @manukadirect www.manukadirect.net
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Recommended by Penny Bennett (Battersea)
Manuka Direct - Manuka Honey
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Recommended by Gizem Weggemans (Kensington)
SU Food Design Treats for Special Get Togethers and Cookery Workshops
SU Food Design are delighted to prepare bespoke celebration cakes, along with hand crafted sweet and savoury treats for any occasion. Its Cordon-Bleu trained founder takes delight in running workshops and cooking classes specially designed with children in mind, making each get together one to remember. Directory Offer: 15% off first order.
Contact Details: Ozlem Ozkulahci E: Ozlem@sufooddesign.com M: 07834 775 515 Instagram: @sufooddesign www.sufooddesign.com
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Cakes by Christina Brierwood
Bespoke Cakes For All Occasions Cakes by Christina Brierwood are individually designed and crafted by a Michelin-trained chef. I produce beautiful cakes that taste even better than they look. Dietary requirements accommodated in style. Satisfy your sweet-tooth with delicious patisserie. After graduating Le Cordon Bleu, I went on to work in some of the best restaurants in the world with some of the top chefs, including Pierre Koffmann and Elena Arzak. I would love to make your next event a success, with cakes and patisserie, for weddings, birthdays, a milestone celebration, or a memorable dessert for your next dinner party. Directory Offer: FREE delivery on first order (within SW London).
Contact Details: E: cakes@christinabrierwood.co.uk M: 07887 522 554 www.christinabrierwood.co.uk
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Chef Made Frozen Meals – Convenience without Compromise Enjoy the talent of the By Word of Mouth chefs, boxed up in our range of delicious frozen dishes. Our homely range, is true to By Word of Mouth’s value for quality and excellence. The selection of mains, sides, puddings and kids’ options offer the ultimate convenience without compromising on flavour from Freezer to Oven to Table. Made in Wandsworth and delivered to your doorstep. P.S. Keep it to yourself but our range of children’s options have been designed to include hidden vegetables. Directory Offer: Quote ‘THOMAS10’ for 10% off all food items.
Contact Details: E: athome@bywordofmouth.co.uk T: 020 3072 1917 www.bwomathome.co.uk
Family-run Grocers & Royal Warrant Holders In 2022 Partridges, the Queen’s grocer, will have been serving customers in Chelsea for 50 years and in Kensington for 23 years. It is one of the few family-run food shops in central London and each Saturday from 10am – 4pm runs the Duke of York Square Fine Food Market next to its flagship store. Visit Partridges and enjoy a varied range of products including British artisan produce, American groceries, wines, spirits, fresh fruit and veg, cheeses, cured meats and bespoke hampers… or order online with free local delivery, click & collect or use Deliveroo! Directory Offer: FREE local delivery with their own van in SW1, SW3, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW10, W1, W2, W6, W8, W14, WC1, WC2.
Contact Details: Partridges Chelsea 2-5 Duke of York Square SW3 4LY T: 020 7730 0651
www.partridges.co.uk Partridges Kensington 17-19 Gloucester Road SW7 4PL T: 020 7581 0535
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The Chelsea Flower Gift Hamper
Recommended by Julia Page (Battersea)
FOOD AND DRINK Partridges
Recommended by Annie Graham (Clapham)
By Word of Mouth - At Home
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Domaine du Météore Organic Languedoc Wine Grown Within and Around a Meteor Crater
Domaine du Météore is a vineyard located in the wild and mountainous Haut-Languedoc regional park, South West France. Our vines grow within and around a breath-taking 10,000-year-old meteor crater, which lies at the heart of the Domaine. On selected summer evenings, we welcome 16 guests on a wine-tasting experience at the foot of the crater itself, with an accompanying seven-course menu produced by a Michelin trained chef. With minimal intervention, our range of organic wines truly give a sense of place, expressing both terroir and our unique astronomical history. We offer five reds, two whites, and a rosé, noted for their complex flavour profiles and distinctive minerality. In fact, our Léonides Rouge was recently rated among the 10 best expressions of terroir in Southern France and the best value for money of this selection (Revue du Vin de France). In addition, our acclaimed rosé wine Le Météore, described as ‘dangerously delicious’ (Editor, Hello Magazine), is the perfect way to put stardust back in your glass! Directory Offer: 20% discount off all our wines using the code DIRECTORY.
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Contact Details: Paul Jenkins E: info@domainedumeteore.com T: 00 33 4 67 90 21 12 9 Route d’Aigues Vives, 34480 Cabrerolles, France www.domainedumeteore.com
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Bespoke Private Caterer for All Events From healthy work lunches to three-course dinners, canapés & bowl food to Christening lunches, Your Undercover Cook can take away any stress of entertaining so you can relax and really enjoy your event… you could even pass off the food as your own! We offer a bespoke service so all our menus can be tailored to your exact requirements. We will deliver the food at a time to suit you either ready to serve or with detailed instructions on how to heat and serve it. Staff can be booked to help with heating up and serving and we also offer hire of platters for canapés.
Caroline Haigh (Clapham)
Your Undercover Cook
Directory Offer: FREE delivery on your first order.
Contact Details: E: carolineuzielli@yahoo.co.uk M: 07713 259 754 Instagram: @undercovercook www.yourundercovercook.co.uk
FOOD AND DRINK Event and Party Planner
Tilly Meynell is a freelance event organiser. For fifteen years she worked at one of London’s leading international event planners, creating a wide range of exclusive events - from film premiere parties and weddings to cocktail parties. Her meticulous attention to detail and creative ideas will make planning your party a relaxed and enjoyable process, so you can enjoy the whole experience. Tilly works with the utmost discretion. She has excellent relationships with top suppliers and is happy to work with any caterer, venue, florist, design & lighting company, band or wine merchant. She can help you choose invitations, find the perfect venue (or transform your home or marquee) and even book the last taxi home for your guests.
Tilly Meynell (Fulham)
Tilly Meynell
Directory Offer: FREE initial consultation. Contact Details: E: tilly@tillymeynellevents.com M: 07956 986 979 www.tillymeynellevents.com
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The Index Thomas’s Battersea A Charles Andrews.............................................27 B Alexandra Barkshire.........................................7 Katie Barkshire.........................................33, 60 James Bateman.................................................25 Daniela Beccaria Blamey............................52 Penny Bennett...................................................57 Suzie Bishop........................................................24 Caroline Blake....................................................53 Xenia Buckhurst...............................................44 Debra Burt.........................................................13 C Rupert Cockcroft...........................................55 Joanna Copland...............................................38 D Emma de Sybel........................................18, 40 Annabel Dearlove...........................................32 Madeleine (Muff) Delevingne...................14 Arabella Dorman............................................36 F Claire Field...........................................................13 G Susan Gordon...................................................31 H Rachel Hampson.............................................51 Sophy Harries....................................................54 Georgina Hood................................................46 Henry Hood......................................................30 K Mark Kent............................................................48 L Sarah Lacaille.............................................33, 58 Rose Long............................................................36
M Paul & Ebru Macavoy.....................................14 Frances Martin-Isaacs..........................34, 41 Christine Mason..............................................49 Natasha Miller (Donaldson).....................21 Tom Mollo...........................................................37 P Julia Page...............................................................59 Francesca Pecce...............................................43 Tom Priday..........................................................15 S William Siddeley..................................................5 Anne Sinnott......................................................39 Samantha Smith...............................................20 Monique Stein...................................................38 Ernesto Suarez.................................12, 28, 29 V Alexi von Eldik..................................................57 W Nicky Whiteford.............................................56 Harriet Worsley...............................................23
Thomas’s Clapham B Lucinda Bayliss...................................................53 D Cat Datta..............................................................23 Caroline Davies................................................51 F Charlotte & Robin Fry....................................9 G Annie Graham..........................................42, 59 H Caroline Haigh.........................................56, 61 Emma Howarth...............................................48
J Rachael Johnson..................................................5 M Craig & Gail McLean......................................55 Tuggy Meyer.......................................................47 O Harriet O’Sullivan...........................................19 R Laura Ramday....................................................35 T Anna Tyzack........................................................15 W Christopher Wilmot-Sitwell.......................4
Thomas’s Fulham B Sarah Bender......................................................31 Ingeborg Boyce.................................................37 Harriet Brocket................................................33 C Francesca & Alessandro Ceresa...........19 Adam Chappell.................................................32 D Caroline Davies................................................51 G Claire Griffin...................................8, 9, 10, 11 K Liza-Jane Kelly....................................................16 J Kerri Johns...........................................................21 David Johnson...................................................17 M Tilly Meynell........................................................61 Beth Murphey....................................................41
O Rory O’Neill.......................................................22 Maxine Owens.................................................47 R Holli Rubin...........................................................52 S Gillian Shubotham..........................................17 W Hopewell Wood.............................................43
Thomas’s Kensington B Daniela Beccaria Blamey............................52 C Natalia Cermeño............................................45 E Claire Evans...........................................................6 F Caroline Firth....................................................40 H Henry Hood......................................................30 K Celine Khoury Faker.....................................50 L Henrietta Loyd....................................................4 M Naomi Martin....................................................45 S Ernesto Suarez................................12, 28, 29 W Gizem Weggemans.......................................58
Thomas’s Kindergarten W Jane Wiest...........................................................35
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