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FIELD OF DREAMS

OUR LONDON FESTIVAL GUIDE

FASHION FIESTA

THE HOTTEST EXOTIC FLAMENCO STYLES

GRILL THRILLS MEATY RECIPES FROM CHEF NEIL RANKIN

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24 H E A LT H & B E AU T Y

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34 BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL

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37 HEAVEN SCENT

Diary dates for July

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TREASURE SEEKERS

We take a tour of Rosebery’s auction house

PARK LIFE

Previewing London's fabulous festival summer

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22 FASHION CONFIDENTIAL This month’s hottest trends and products

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SUN DRESSING

Floaty beach looks

The best beauty buys of the month

Lawrence Roullier White on niche perfumes

Food & Drink

42 KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL Tasty happenings from the local area

45 REVIEWS

We sample the fare from the Greeniwch Tavern and Mr Bao in Peckham

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Recipes from Neil Rankin

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Excellent food and better views in Italy

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Stylish clothes for tots

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83 PROPERTY TALK

63 LIFE STYLE

88 PROPERTY NEWS

Dip-dye looks for the home

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69 SMALL TALK

60 INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS Scents and trends for the home

Cover: MELISSA ODABASH SS16 COLLECTION

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Nigel Lewis’s historical homes News and views on the area

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EDITOR’S letter

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ew things really spell summer like being able to sit outside for a picnic or an evening meal without donning thermals, several jumpers and an anorak.

July is one of the few months where this is even vaguely possible in London so we’ve decided to make the most of it. Take a look at our guide to the very best festivals the capital has to offer including Wireless, BBC Good Food and Caught by the River - why go and pitch a tent when you can enjoy day out and go home to bed in the evening? If none of these tickle you fancy, you can easily head to the Greenwich Comedy Festival for a few laughs between 26 - 31 July.

Speaking of spending time outdoors, we’ve got a few recipes from Neil Rankin’s new cookbook Low & Slow, a comprehensive

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manual to cooking meat, so you are totally barbecue ready when the sun comes out for the weekend.

We have our usual fabulous fashion content from Charlotte Adsett (including some sunnies we just have to have), kids’ pages from Helen Baron and a travel piece extolling the virtues of villa living in the heart of Tuscany. All this in addition to our July fashion shoot, which this month showcases the very best of the flamenco trend to heat things up during the cooler summer evenings.

So, grab your deck chair, floppy hat and factor 30 and get outdoors there’s just so much to do.

I hope you enjoy the issue. Ciao! ◆

Catherine Hales Editor

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Inspired by the European travels of Jackie Kennedy’s younger sister, Lee Radziwill, Bally’s SS16 campaign is set in London.

Featuring an all-American girl in our city, these images embody the brand’s sense of femininity and freedom. bally.co.uk

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CHAMPERS

This champagne blend is 55% pinot noir and 45% chardonnay. Aged for six years and eight months, the perfect balance of figs, rasberries and wild strawberries is obtaineed. £353; harveynichols.com

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Erickson Beamon’s jewellery designs always feature strong shapes and these ‘smoking jacket’ earrings are no exception. With triangular gems and long gold fringing, these make a statement. farfetch.com

SCRUNCHIE DAYS

In Emporio Armani’s SS16 campaign, the eighties are given a chic update with hair scruncies and double breasted jackets and blackout shades. armani.com

FINE FLAMINGO

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Shoe designer Sophia Webster learned her trade from the famous cordwainer Nicholas Kirkwood.

Now, stepping out on her own, she most recently won Vogue’s Designer Fashion Fun 2016. And with shoes like this we can see why... £495; sophiawebster.com

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Known for their masculine models, Breitling have now created their smallest timepiece ever. Made for women, the feminine watch is finished with plenty of diamonds. £6,280; breitling.com

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WEDDING SEASON

Ye a r R o u n d De Vere Venues Devonport House ituated in Royal Greenwich, De Vere S Venues Devonport House is the idyllic location for your wedding. Set in stunning grounds, your photographs will have the most beautiful backdrop while you’re also guaranteed fine wines and delicious food. u King William Walk, SE10; deverevenues.co.uk

JAZZ MAFIA

E v e r y S a t u rd ay Up T h e C re e k ombining live jazz and Italian street C food – pizzas, calzone and foccaccias – this weekly listing has become the local’s favourite. With cosy décor and welcoming atmosphere, Up The Creek provides the perfect intimate setting for experiencing some seriously good jazz. u 302 Creek Road, SE10; up-the-creek.com

YERMA From 28 Ju ly Young Vic Thea tre

Translate ‘yerma’ into English and you have the word barren which pretty much sums up the lead lady – played by Billie Piper – in this play. Having failed to get pregnant by her husband, she tries to do so via superstition and while she despairs, her husband doesn’t care. Exploring her anguish, this is a tragic play that makes you watch as the dangerous consequences of her actions ruin her life.

Young Vic, SE1; youngvic.org

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ART & ANTIQUES AUCTION

2 3 Ju ly Roseberys London estled in the heart of South N London, Roseberys monthly Saturday auction features a great selection of fine art, furniture, jewellery, collectibles and more. From 10am on the 23rd, you can bid live in the room, on the phone or online with RoseberysLive. u 70-76 Knight’s Hill, SE27; roseberys.co.uk

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WORLD CULTURAL FESTIVAL

3 Ju ly E l t h a m Pa l a c e eturning for its eighth year, the R Greenwich World Cultural Festival brings pop-up performances, live music and creative activities to Eltham Palace. This year, the festival is inspired by the past and the future with a dance through the decades held in the Great Hall, adventures, games and photography all influenced by the history of the local area. A perfect day out for the whole family. u Court Yard, SE9; greenwichdance.org

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SUMMER ON THE PENINSULA Th rou gh ou t S u m m e r Me r i di a n Q uays

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Greenwich Peninsula was once a forgotten corner of London. Now it’s coming back to life with events for the burgeoning community.

This summer, visit Farmopolis, a pioneering new urban garden floating on the river Thames, handmould your own Peninsula brick, or join the circus as Upswing brings you contemporary acrobatics.

1 - 7 Ju ly T h e Me a n ti m e B e e r B ox n partnership with I OnBlackheath Festival, Meantime Brewing Co. have organised a series of free summer gigs on top of Meantime’s Beer Box bar in Peninsula Square.

Featuring some of the UK’s most explosive homegrown talent, the gigs will be hosted by resident DJ LuLu Le Vay. With the chance to try some of the brewery’s limited edition beers, this is the summer rooftop venue. u Peninsula Square, SE10; meantimebrewing.com

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SHOW OF THE MONTH

MANDELA WEEKEND 18 - 1 9 Ju ly S o u th b an k Ce n t re

elieving that hate only leads to more pain, Nelson Mandela was a staunch supporter of love in the face of adversity. Teaching the people to answer a politics of hate with a politics of love and reconciliation, his legacy is one of peace and hope. To celebrate this

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during the Southbank Centre’s Festival of Love, there are many talks, debates and performances being held. We’re interested in the Mandela Trilogy that brings his story to life on stage.  Belvedere Road, SE1; southbankcentre.co.uk

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Kew the Music is a glorious week-long festival of summer picnic concerts set within the stunning grounds of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and this year has a fantastic line up with something for everyone. Kew the Music is well known for its magical setting, so don’t forget the open-air bars and high quality street food stalls handpicked to ensure that you soak up the relaxed atmosphere and enjoy a sensational summer’s evening.

Regarded by many as one of the greatest British bands of the 80’s and 90’s, Simply Red open the festival on 12 July, followed by Will Young with special guest Billy Ocean on 13 July. Save-the-date for ultimate ABBA party-time on 14 July with Björn Again, followed by Kew the Music regular crowd pleaser Jools Holland who returns on 15 July with his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra and special guests Pauline Black and Arthur “Gaps” Hendrickson from The Selector. Irish pop sensation The Corrs play on 16 July and finally, with their own style of flamenco fusion, legendary Gipsy Kings bring the week-long summer party to a close on 17 July.

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For the first time at Kew the Music, we have teamed up with the acclaimed Ivy Chelsea Garden to create a dinner and performance package. Dinner will be hosted in the extraordinary Grade II listed Nash Conservatory with menus created specially by the chefs at The Ivy Chelsea Garden.

Picnics and music festivals are a match made in heaven. This year, we have Mayfair’s favourite, The Mount Street Deli hampers on offer. Taking their inspiration from the glasshouses at Kew, the three hampers available are The Waterlily, The Palm and vegetarian option, The Alpine.

Each serves 2 people and is available for pre-order and collection.

The perfect opportunity to entertain without having to lift a finger. The package includes a Champagne and canapé reception, 3 course dinner and seats in the exclusive reserved enclosure.

For full details visit kewthemusic.org/vip-packages/ alternatively call our VIP Hotline on: 020 3437 4136

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ARTS & CULTURE / COMEDY

LAUGH A MINUTE Join some of the top comedians in the country at the riotous Greenwich Comedy Festival Wo r d s S e r e n a S c a l z o

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he wonderfully eclectic Greenwich Comedy Festival returns yet again to the grounds of the beautiful National Maritime Museum. From the 26 - 31 July, comedy fans from all over the country will be flocking to this historic venue to witness some of the best standup on offer.

Now in its eighth year, the festival has welcomed comedy legends like Stewart Lee and Omid Djalili into its tents. Its growing prestige in the world of standup has led it to become one of the best comedy festivals in London.

Of the whopping 35 acts set to storm the stages of the two main tents, the Big Top and the Apple Top, it’s hard to choose a favourite. With TV regulars like Jason Manford and Kerry Godliman showcasing their teasingly intelligent wit, or BAFTA

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Conti. If puns and witty one-liners are more your speed then Milton Jones is to one to watch. As a recurring guest on Mock the Week you can also catch him at The Bedford for the Balham Comedy Festival on 8 July.

As proud supporters of Stand Up to Cancer, this year the festival will also be holding a charity gala on 31 July, the last day of the festival. Featuring Stewart Francis, Vikki Stone and many more, the money raised from this event will go towards transforming the lives of cancer patients and their families.

If the promise of award-winning stand-up comedy isn’t enough to make you clear your calendars and sail straight down the Thames, then maybe the promise of fresh cider and gourmet street-food will sweeten the deal. The festival boasts a wide range of food and drink, suitable for all palates. Though make sure you bring enough cash as the bars and street-food stalls won’t be able to take your credit card.

Unsurprisingly, tickets are selling-out fast and with prices starting from only £15 it won’t be long before they are all gone.  REGINALD D HUNTER

award nominated comedy duo Cardinal Burns unleashing their unmistakeable character skits, this line-up is riddled with comedy greats.

The festival will also be welcoming newer acts like Sofie Hagen, the winner of the 2015 Edinburgh Comedy Best Newcomer Award. She will be performing in the Apple Top on 27 July in an evening headed by the self-styled German Comedy Ambassador, Henning Wehn.

There’s something for everyone, from the wonderfully hysterical musings of David O’Doherty and his 1986 keyboard to the ground-breaking ventriloquy of Nina

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TREASURE SEEKERS Roseberys London Fine Art and Antiques Auctioneers and Valuers based in the heart of West Norwood, Lambeth is fast approaching its’ 30th anniversary.

We take a closer look at what services they offer Wo r d s a b s o l u t e ly

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ate last year saw the opening of Roseberys’ new building with a modern and contemporary client services area which also houses ‘Roseberys Introducing’ a new gallery aimed at bridging the gap between maker, buyer and seller in the secondary market place. Alongside this is a new website, the launch of a Professional Services Department and a sister company, Vertu at Roseberys, an online only auction platform dedicated to curated themed auctions of Modern Art and Interiors.

With ten specialist departments ranging from Jewellery and Silver, Antique Furniture, Decorative Arts & Modern Design Modern & Contemporary Prints to Asian, Islamic & Indian Arts, their experienced team of expert valuers offer both those looking to buy or sell a comprehensive range of auctions across the year. In Outside the auction house addition to this range of specialist

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VERTU at ROSEBERYS is providing an online ALTERNATIVE to the TRADITIONAL AUCTION SPACE

auctions are the sale of single owner collections undertaken on behalf of private individuals. Past auctions include the sale of the largest private collection of rare prints and bronzes to appear on the market in London by the artist Salvador Dali.

They offer a complimentary valuation service either in house or via email from photographs and for a larger collection are happy to do home visits across London.

Buying is also made easy at the auction room with their friendly staff on hand to talk new buyers through the bidding experience.

Alternatively, they welcome people wishing to browse the items in the auction or just spectate an auction in progress without the pressure of buying.

If you are unable to attend the sale but wish to bid the new interactive website provides a seamless buying experience for both the novice and experienced auction goer with live online buying facilities

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HOMES & INTERIORS / FOCUS

Inside the Saleroom

allowing people to bid live from the comfort of their own home or office. Alternatively bids can be left with the auctioneer or one of the staff can call you and you can bid live on the telephone in the auction.

VERTU AT ROSEBERYS

The Online Only Auction Platform aunched in November 2015, Vertu at Roseberys is the online bidding platform for the 21st century collector, providing a modern alternative to the traditional auction space, with curated themed auctions offering collectible artworks and vintage finds.

With all buying and selling done solely online it is a quick, simple and hassle free way of buying from wherever you are, using a phone, tablet or PC. There is no need to miss out on that unique or collectible item as once you have placed a bid you receive update messages informing you if your bid is in the lead or if you have been outbid and an option to bid again. Forthcoming auctions include a Sporting Sale to coincide with the Olympics and Modern British Art.

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oseberys Introducing is a new concept where Roseberys work directly with artists and makers to showcase their work in a contemporary gallery space.

Two exhibitions have been held already including a collaboration with Dulwich Festival to host artists from across the area and provide a central hub for the Open House Exhibition. The forthcoming exhibition in the autumn is featuring the Chiswick artist Rosemary Grazebrook. The space is also available to hire for functions.

Jean Cocteau plate sold in a Decorative Arts auction for ÂŁ3500

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

oseberys London works directly with solicitors, insurance companies and private clients, priding themselves on their discreet and confidential nature to provide a range of professional formal valuation services. This includes probate valuations of personal chattels for executors and solicitors who are acting on behalf of a deceased estate. They can provide a comprehensive valuation of antiques and other items to enable the equitable division of possessions amongst family members if the need arises to assist in the drawing up of a Will or pursuit to a Court Order for example.

Should the situation arise the department can undertake inventories and the valuation of personal possessions for divorce and financial remedy proceedings. If you are looking for single or contents insurance valuations they are able to provide a detailed and illustrated open market valuation of items ensuring that you are neither under nor over insured to avoid any unrealistic premium payments and subsequent disputes should a claim arise. â—†

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PARTY ON Our round up of London’s top summer festivals Wo r d s e l i z a b e t h h u t t o n Illustration Phil Couzens

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ike strawberries and cream, summer and festivals come hand in hand. But, while many of us long for hazy weekend parties, others can’t think of anything worse. With no electricity, little signal and (thank you, British summer) a lot of mud and rain, festivals can be more than a tad unbearable. Thankfully, for die-hard city kids, the number of festivals inside London is high. So high, in fact, that you really don’t need to leave home to get your fix.

To prove our point, here’s a roundup of this year’s best...

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 1~10 July Hyd e Park Please try and find a line-up better than this because we’re pretty sure no other festival in London has got it so sweet. Taking place over two weeks, headliners include Stevie Wonder, Florence and the Machine,

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Massive Attack, Mumford & Sons, Take That and Carole King. The real gems, however, are hidden in the small print: Pharrell Williams, Corrine Bailey Rae and Mystery Jets will all be taking to the stage.

Inside the gates you’ll also find fairground rides, gourmet street food vans and live comedy acts.

Nominated for five festival awards last year (including the coveted award for best toilets), you’re guaranteed a proper festival experience with your bed just a tube ride away. An annual must. ◆  Hyde Park London, W2; bst-hydepark.com

WIRELESS

 8~10 July Fin sbury Park Now in its 11th year, Wireless is well established and in spite of the fact that it’s moved from central London to the north, acts remain A-lister: Calvin Harris, Craig David and The 1975 will all be performing.

It’s this line-up of big names that makes Wireless the festival for anyone who loves chart music but can’t face a grimy weekend away.

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Alongside the more mainstream acts, organisers have got plenty of up-andcoming talent on the bill and although none will be truly alternative, they do give this event a bit of depth. While the pop, dance and urban festival will give you the opportunity to tick off many a chart favourite, it is, more than anything else, a party for people who know how to let loose. ◆  Endymion Road, N4; wirelessfestival.co.uk

THE BALHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL

 10~16 July The Bedford This will be one of the most hilarious events of the summer. Celebrating the

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thriving live comedy scene, a wide range of comedic styles – from the easy boyish humour of Metro columnist Richard Herring to the pun-loving, manic-haired, comedy of Milton Jones – will come to Balham. Held in seminal venue, The Bedford, this comedy festival takes your favourite acts away from the big lights of television and p uts them back in their natural habitat: the UK’s small stand-up comedy bars.

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Festival truly special. Each intimate show makes ad-lib possible and gives the comic a chance to prove how truly clever and witty they are. A must for anyone who can’t make it up to Edinburgh for the Fringe. ◆  77 Bedford Hill, SW12; balhamcomedyfestival .com

CAUGHT BY THE RIVER THAMES

 6~7 August Fulham Palace For those who like the culture of Port Eliot, this one’s for you. Hoping to bridge the gap between high summer rock ‘n’ roll and Springwatch, this brand new festival will bring creative minds and artistic souls together to celebrate music,

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AUCTION CALENDAR

JULY Art & Antiques Auction: 23 July Entry deadline: 13 July SEPTEMBER Decades of Design Auction: 6 September Entry deadline: 5 August

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OCTOBER Art & Antiques featuring Fashion & Textiles Auction: 1 October Entry deadline: 21 September Islamic & Indian Arts featuring Modern & Contemporary Indian Art Auction: 17 October Entry deadline: 14 September Art & Antiques Auction: 29 October Entry deadline: 19 October NOVEMBER Modern & Contemporary Prints Auction: 19 November Entry deadline: 7 October

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DECEMBER Fine Art featuring Fine European Ceramics, Modern Sculpture & Antique Picture Frames Auction: 6 & 7 December Entry deadline: 9 November Asian Arts Auction: 7 December Entry deadline: 9 November For enquiries regarding buying or selling at auction please contact our client services team clientservices@roseberys.co.uk 020 8761 2522 70/76 Knights Hill, London SE27 0JD

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ARTS & CULTURE / FESTIVALS Charlatans. For those more interested in local craft beer than Burgess’ undying love of vinyl, the Ten Mile Beer Festival held in conjunction with the day will see a great selection of craft brews sourced from within a 10 mile radus. So, grab a beer, sit by the riverbank and enjoy some properly psychedelic live music. u  Bishop’s Avenue, SW6; caughtbytheriver.net

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PROPER FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE with bed just a tube RIDE AWAY. drama, nature and good beer. Held in the grounds of Fulham Palace, this partliterary gathering, part-nature symposium will include live music from rock bands Super Furry Animals and Temples alongside talks from spoken word artist Kate Tempest and singer, songwriter and author Tim Burgess of 1990s band The

 12~14 August Oval Space Want unlimited beer? At the London Craft Beer Festival you can get it. Back for the fourth year running, this weekend promises punters a taste of the best world class craft with over 30 independent breweries chosen to attend by the beerobsessed organisers.

While well-known brands such as Brewdog and Beavertown will be in attendance, more niche Scandinavian and Estonian brewers – such as Sori Brewing – will be travelling all the way to Bethnal Green in the name of good ale. In total, 250 beers will be ready for tasting so you are pretty much guaranteed to find your dream brew.

This, dear friends, is the drinks festival of the summer. For proper craft beer, insane food and truly good music head here. It’s guaranteed to be a great weekend, so long as you don’t overdo it.  The Oval, E2; londoncraftbeerfestival.co.uk

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BBC GOOD FOOD

 27~29 August Hampton Court Palace Organised by Britain’s number one food media brand, this is must for all of those who love to cook and eat. In the same way that the team behind BBC Good Food bring the best chefs and coolest smallscale producers together at their indoor shows, this outdoor festival sees names such as Paul Hollywood and Michel Roux Jr alongside the artisans. It’s this clever mashup of the known and unknown that makes this weekend exciting. Indeed, while the famous chefs will be spilling their secrets on the Interview Stage, others will be teaching you how cook just like them in the Summer Theatre Kitchen. Held in the historical grounds of Hampton Court, all tickets include entrance to the palace so you can go and explore Henry VIII’s old home. A lovely way to spend the August bank holiday with your family. u  East Molesey, KT8; bbcgoodfoodfestival.com

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SHOOT: FLAMENCO FEVER

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TREND: MEXICAN-INSPIRED BEACHWEAR

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LIFE’S A BEACH British supermodel Lily Donaldson stars in Australian label Zimmermann's SS16 beach campaign that showcases dreamy printed sun dresses and swimwear. zimmermannwear.com

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Printed swimwear, folk dresses and new sunglasses top our shopping list this month Wo r d s c h a r l o t t e a d s e t t

COS

Clean lines and muted tones; we are in love with the SS16 collection Wo r d s r o s e n o e l

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nown for their cleancut silhouettes and timeless styles, COS’s SS16 collection is more of the same. Set in the California desert, the campaign is inspired by the shifting forms of the natural landscape and elements. Shot by Karim Sadli and styled by Jonathan Kaye, the minimal backdrop foregrounds the effortless shapes of the collection. Desert winds and warm light interplay to create a sense of freedom and movement, while subtly illuminating the details.

The ever-present navy blues are joined by warm creams and sandy, camel tones as well as a few burnt orange and blush shades. Their wide leg trousers are cropped and fall perfectly into the summer culottes trend while the rose pink zip-up silk jacket is ideal for anyone looking for a light bomber for the warmer weather. 

Sun worship

THE COLLECTION

is shot by Karim Sadli and styled by

JONATHAN KAYE 19 Duke of York Square, SW1 cosstores.com

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Instant summer

In a panic about the perfect vacay wardrobe? Worry no more – NET-A-PORTER has launched a specially curated summer holiday shop with exclusive capsule collections from designers such as Dolce & Gabbana, Etro and Missoni plus exciting new labels not found elsewhere. net-a-porter.com

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BLOCK PARTY Proenza Schouler

Block heels are a key trend this summer, and these stacked wooden heel sandals from one of fashion’s most influential forces, will definitely raise your shoe game.

Show off the wrap-around ankle ties by teaming with a midi skirt.

Leather sandals £685; avenue32.com

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SUNGLASSES New shades, new you 01

CRAFT WORK March 11

Fashion’s love affair with luxe bohemian and in particular folk dresses based on traditional Ukrainian costume continues apace.

New label March 11’s intricate handcrafted embroidered dresses take up to 14 days to complete.

‘Kilim’ embroidered linen maxi dress £975; net-a-porter.com

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IN PRINT Lisa King

Renowned London-based print designer Lisa King is best known for her deconstructed floral scarves that fuse photography and illustration. This season sees graphic swimwear and silk beach coverups we can only describe as works of art.

‘Marlowe’ amethyst printed swimsuit, £160; lisakinglondon.com

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ALL THAT GLITTERS Gucci

Gucci’s covetable ‘Dionysus’ bag first caught our attention on the Spring ’16 runway and we’ve been obsessing ever since. Crafted from the label’s signature GG canvas, sequined appliqué lips and lightening bolts add modern-day appeal.

'Dionysus’ GG Supreme appliqué leather bag £2,270; gucci.com

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01. DIOR £360; harveynichols.com 02. ANNA-KARIN KARLSSON £595; annakarinkarlsson.com 03. ANDY WOLF £225; andy-wolf.com 04. WESTWARD LEANING X OLIVIA PALERMO £165; westwardleaning.com 05. GUCCI £799; liberty.co.uk 06. SMOKE X MIRRORS £265; brownsfashion.com 07. CHLOÉ £235; net-a-porter.com 08. ILLESTEVA £215; net-a-porter.com

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FLAMENCO FEVER Dramatic ruffles make a modern statement this summer

Photography Elisabeth Hoff Fashion Editor CHARLOT TE ADSET T

COTTON TOP £395; TEMPERLEY LONDON AT NET-A-PORTER.COM FIL’COUPE FELICITY’ SKIRT £1,115; ROKSANDA VELVET CHOKER NECKLACE WITH GOLD MOSAIC £1,128 & 18KT YELLOW GOLD BANGLE (WORN ON RIGHT HAND) £2,512; KAMUSHKI GOLD PLATED EARRINGS £140 & GOLD PLATED & CABONCHON BANGLES (WORN ON LEFT HAND) £45 EACH; PEBBLE

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SINAMAY & PINOKPOK {SAN MARCO} BOATER HAT £460; AWON GOLDING COTTON TOP £480; ROSETTA GETTY EMBROIDERED BRALETTE (WORN UNDERNEATH) £295; ZIMMERMANN CHIFFON {PENNIE} TROUSERS £295; AGENT PROVOCATEUR SUEDE & JEWELLED {BIANCA] MULES £425; BIONDA CASTANA AT AVENUE32.COM WORN ON RIGHT HAND; 14KT ROSE GOLD AND DIAMOND ‘HONEY’ RING £2,980; BEE GODDESS 18KT GOLD AND DIAMOND RING £1,129; KAMUSHKI WORN ON LEFT HAND; 14KT ROSE GOLD AND DIAMOND ‘EROS ARROW’ RINGS, £920; BEE GODDESS 18KT GOLD & SAPPHIRE ‘FISHBONE’ RING £1,172; KAMUSHKI

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VINTAGE VICTORIAN LACE 'LILA' DRESS £950; ONE VINTAGE GOLD PLATED EARRINGS £130 & GOLD PLATED & CABONCHON BANGLES (WORN ON LEFT HAND) £45 EACH; PEBBLE 18KT GOLD ‘FISHBONE’ RING £1,172; KAMUSHKI 18CT YELLOW GOLD VERMEIL RING £239; KASUN

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EMBROIDERED JACKET £750; ONE VINTAGE SWIMSUIT (WORN UNDERNEATH) £275; ZIMMERMANN COTTON LONG RIVER SKIRT BY £895; TEMPERLEY LONDON 22KT GOLD LARGE HOOP EARRINGS £290; DINNY HALL WORN ON LEFT HAND; 18CT YELLOW GOLD VERMEIL RING £239; KASUN 18KT GOLD ‘FISHBONE’ RING £1,172; KAMUSHKI WORN ON RIGHT HAND; 18KT GOLD {VAMPIRE BITE} RING £330; KASUN 14KT ROSE GOLD AND DIAMOND ‘EROS ARROW’ RINGS £920; BEE GODDESS

STOCKISTS AGENTPROVOCATEUR.COM AMRAPALIJEWELS.COM AVENUE32.COM AWONGOLDING.COM BIONDACASTANA.COM CORNELIAWEBB.COM DINNYHALL.COM HARRODS.COM KASUNLONDON.COM KAMUSHKI-JEWELLERY.COM NET-A-PORTER.COM NICHOLASKIRKWOOD.COM ONEVINTAGEDESIGNS.COM PEBBLELONDON.COM ROKSANDA.COM ROSETTAGETTY.COM SELF-PORTRAIT-STUDIO.COM TEMPERLEYLONDON.COM ZIMMERMANNWEAR.COM

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COTTON-SATIN TOP £1,275; VIKA GAZINSKAYA AT NET-A-PORTER.COM LACE {ARABESQUE] MIDI SKIRT £185; SELF-PORTRAIT SUEDE [KALEIDIOSCOPE NOIR] SANDALS £890; NICHOLAS KIRKWOOD 18KT YELLOW GOLD & DIAMOND EARRINGS £4,556; AMRAPALI WORN ON LEFT HAND; 18KT GOLD VERMEIL ‘THE BLADES OF OCTOPI’ RING £239 & 18KT GOLD 'VAMPIRE BITE' RING £330; BOTH KASUN 18KT GOLD & SAPPHIRE ‘FISHBONE’ RING £1,172; KAMUSHKI WORN ON RIGHT HAND; 18KT YELLOW GOLD & DIAMOND ‘BONE’ RING £1,129; KAMUSHKI

PHOTOGRAPHER ELISABETH HOFF AT THE PURE AGENCY FASHION EDITOR CHARLOTTE ADSETT MODEL EMILY STEEL AT STORM CASTING PURE PRODUCTION MAKEUP AFTON RADOJICIC AT STELLA CREATIVE ARTISTS USING L’OCCITANE SKINCARE HAIR AARON CARLO AT EIGHTEEN MANAGEMENT FOR TRESEMME FASHION ASSISTANTS EVA-MARIA SANTNER AND SUNNA NASSER SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE QUEEN’S HOUSE AT ROYAL MUSEUMS GREENWICH RMG.CO.UK/QUEENS-HOUSE

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£1,745

Bang & Olufsen of Bexleyheath 155 Broadway Bexleyheath Kent DA6 7EZ Tel: 020 8303 2760

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Bang & Olufsen of Bromley 62 High Street Bromley Kent BR1 1EG Tel: 020 8466 8080

Bang & Olufsen of Cambridge 29 Magdalene Street Cambridge CB3 0AF Tel: 01223 464400

Bang & Olufsen of Maidstone 37 Royal Star Arcade High Street Maidstone ME14 1JL Tel: 01622 756756

Bang & Olufsen of Tunbridge Wells 66 Mount Pleasant Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1RB Tel: 01892 527525

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FASHION / TREND EMILY LONDON

‘Puntacana’ embroidered silk headband £375; emily-london.com

ANNA SUI

ANDY WOLF

KIINI

‘Rosa Mexicana’ stretch-nylon swimsuit £165; net-a-porter.com

‘Milicent Col’ acetate sunglasses; £225 andy-wolf.com

MARA HOFFMAN SS16

Crochet & neoprene bikini £245; brownsfashion.com

HILLIER

‘Palm Tree’ 14kt gold & diamond single earring £225; mytheresa.com

DOLCE & GABBANA

‘Carretto Siciliano’ cotton dress £1,200; farfetch.com

DOLCE & GABBANA Embellished wicker basket £3,300; net-a-porter

ROSANTICA

'Cancun' pompom & quartz earrings £145; net-a-porter.com

ANNA CORONEO

‘Pink Lemons’ silk scarf £66; beachflamingo.com

VALENTINO

‘Pineapple’ acrylic clutch bag £1,860; mytheresa.com

MEXICAN WAVE

Mix traditional handicrafts and tropical prints this summer

ELINA LINARDAKI

B y Charlot te Adset t

‘Penny Lane’ leather embellished sandals £145; avenue32.com

NATASHA ZINKO Straw hat £400; natashazinko.com

CAMILLA ELPHICK ‘Club Tropicana’ suede sandals £495; avenue32.com

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29/06/2016 11:45

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The magazine covers everything from the latest fashion and beauty to nutrition, technology and travel for families, and features contributions from some of Britain’s foremost parenting experts and baby brands – not to mention some truly inspirational mamas.

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CLARINS SUN CARE MODEL; clarins.co.uk

> BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL

p. 34

HEAVEN SCENT: FIND YOUR NICHE FRAGRANCE

p. 37

WORK IT For those of us who’ve been hitting the gym in preparation for donning a bikini and braving the beach, Clarins is offering a helping hand. Their firming treatments range from oils and serums to polishes and scrubs to leave you looking your best. clarins.co.uk

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29/06/2016 11:44

B E AU T Y R e v i e w

A perfume package, beach beauty essentials and our pick of the sizzling summer collections W o r d s C AT H E R I N E H A L E S

LASH LOUNGE Crystal Palace, SE19

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ased in Crystal Palace and owned by graduate Ash, The Lash Lounge offers a highly personal, upmarket eyelash extensions and brow grooming. I have had extensions for some time now and perhaps due to my lack of expertise or previous experiences I always expect to feel a slight burning from the glue fumes, which make it harder to open my eyes after treatment. I investigated a number of local salons and due to Ash’s strict procedure (testing 24 hours before treatment) I felt confident in choosing The Lash Lounge.

First they go to work on my brows; I decide to get them tinted and threaded as opposed to the usual waxing and this was done to perfection. Incidentally, since having this treatment, I have noticed that my brows haven taken longer to grow back. I then discuss the type of lashes I want with Ash: nothing too elaborate, nothing too heavy for my lids but something with impact. I opt for Glamour Eyes – elegant but also natural.

Ash has a very light touch and I don’t even feel the lashes being applied. An hour and 15 minutes and we’re done.

Ash finishes my lashes, applying a thin protective layer (so I don’t have to worry when it comes to washing my face in the evening) and I open my eyes. I brace myself for the inevitable sharp sting from the glue but to my surprise and joy, no stinging comes! I leave, dry-eyed and long-lashed, already planning my next appointment. ◆ ● LASH LOUNGE 22 Church Road, Crystal Palace, SE19 020 3601 2430; lashloungelondon.co.uk

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All Change Illamasqua

Be a beauty chameleon this summer with the Metamorph Collection by Illamasqua. Designed to celebrate natural beauty and feral brows, the range incorporates the latest technology with stunning colour and classic Illamasqua design. We’re particularly keen on the Vital Palette (£34) for a neutral eye shadow look. illamasqua.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / NOTES

8 of the best

SERUMS HEAVEN SCENT The Perfume S ociety

The Perfume Society have joined the ranks of Birchbox and Glossybox to deliver a curated collection of scents in their new subscription service Eaux La La Box. Perfect for perfume fanatics desperate to discover the latest fragrances, this would make a great gift. £12.50; perfumesociety.org

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WHAT AN OFFER Rush Hair Greenwich

Visit Rush Hair Greenwich for beautiful hair at affordable prices.

Enjoy one of their amazing opening offers such as £34 for a cut and blowdry or £89 for a half of head highlights, cut and blowdry. Hurry, offer ends soon! T&C’s apply.

2 Nelson Road, SE10, 0203 627 8688 rush.co.uk 05

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CHILD FRIENDLY Mothers inc.

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Mothers inc. is a beauty and wellness salon with onsite childcare who offer a variety of treatments including hot stone massage, reflexology, facials, pedicures and waxing. They also host baby showers and kids pamper parties as well as providing dedicated onsite childcare service from newborn upwards.

124 Forest Hill Road, SE22 mothersinc.co.uk

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NAILED IT Queen B

Queen B’s focus is on the natural nail so you won’t find strange scents from acrylic powders nor will you hear the humming of the electric drill which sadly is synonymous with most nail bars these days. Leading brands Gelish and Cuccio are used to deliver 5* manicures and pedicures.

292 Brighton Road, CR2 queenb.london

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01. AURELIA REVITALISE & GLOW SERUM, £47; spacenk.com • 02. AESOP PARSLEY SEED ANTI-OXIDANT SERUM, £45; aesop.com • 03. CREME DE LA MER THE BRILLIANCE BRIGHTENING ESSENCE, £240; cremedelamer.co.uk • 04. HOURGLASS NO.28 PRIMER SERUM, £62; spacenk.com • 05. KIEHL’S DAILY REVIVING CONCENTRATE, £37; kiehls.co.uk • 06. NIOD COOPER AMINO ISOLATE SERUM, £60; niod.com • 07. EVE LOM INTENSE HYDRATION SERUM, £75; spacenk.com • 08. OSKIA RENAISSANCE BRIGHTLIGHT SERUM, £85; oskiaskincare.com

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FINDING your NICHE Our resident perfume expert advises on finding the perfect signature scent W o r d s L aw r e n c e R o u l l i e r W h i t e

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n simple terms the world of perfumery retailing is split into two main groups; there are the very commercial - and often very, very good ‘mainstream’ fragrances, of which everyone is well aware, and there are the more hardto-find ‘niche’ fragrances. The reason for the polarisation is that mainstream fragrances are backed by big businesses who spend a vast amount of money marketing them, and the less well known brands simply do not have the budget for TV ad campaigns and double page spreads in the glossies and therefore remain under the radar.

The positioning of perfumes at the front entrance of virtually every department store in the world is not a coincidence, commercial fragrances are high turnover lines, usually carrying high margins and counters are frequently staffed by the brand thereby saving the store costs.

To facilitate the rapid sales required, commercial fragrances are therefore constructed in such a way as to have immediate appeal. The reason for the in-store demonstrators is that a casual browser may be converted into a purchaser with little more than a spray. In order for this to work the scent one smells when the fragrance is first sprayed needs to be indicative of the whole scent.

The structure of a scent is broken down into what is called a Perfume Pyramid: the evolution on your skin from initial spray to eventual dry down. As you hurry past a counter the salesperson has a split second to secure your interest. Whilst later you might be in the fifth floor rug department, sniff your wrist and like what you smell, it is very unlikely you will go back. In the world of niche perfumes the effects of a scent can be

PERFUMERS are less concerned about THE INITAL impact but how the SCENT DEVELOPS allowed to be more gradual and therefore more nuanced. Choosing a perfume in a boutique takes longer. Perfume makers are less concerned about the initial impact but how the scent will develop and work on the skin; the fragrance will take you on a journey. The one tiny negative about some of the big brands - and there are many

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examples where this is not the case, many are trailblazers - is that they tend to look to each other in terms of what they should be doing, not creating from scratch. Also many big brands share the same factories, so trends and ingredients are shared, and therefore ‘new’ ideas tend to appear simultaneously across the market sector. Conversely some independent perfumers will make it their year’s task to find exactly the right kind of rose or patchouli – that elusive ingredient that nobody else has.

One of the most interesting things to have happened during our recent years of recession has been the rise of the designer maker and small artisan producers. Today we are interested if our beer is brewed locally and our shoes are made in Britain. We are intrigued by the provenance of a product; whether that provenance is that a perfume has been formulated by one of the most prolific and talented perfumers in the business or mixed on someone’s kitchen table, does not matter, what does matter is that there is room for both and what is even more interesting is that we are seeking out the smaller makers, the perfume pioneers.

More people are converting to niche fragrances because quite simply, at the end of the day, who wants to smell like everyone else anyway?

Next time when the bottle of your favourite scent is running low do not replace it automatically seek out the independent perfumeries, not only at home but on holidays too, it could be the start of a big adventure. 

● R ou lli er W h ite roullierwhite.com

JULY 2016

29/06/2016 11:51

URGENT CARE WALK-IN SERVICE

URGENT CARE CENTRE

at BMI The Blackheath Hospital

FAST ACCESS TO URGENT CARE Pay for yourself walk-in service from £69* n No appointment needed n We aim to see patients within 15 minutes of arrival n On-site imaging, pathology testing and physiotherapy n Can see children from 3 years + BMI The Blackheath Hospital, Outpatients Department, Independents Road, Blackheath, London SE3 9LF

Prices start from

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Where is the UCC located?

The BMI The Blackheath Hospital Urgent Care Centre is right in the heart of Blackheath just a few steps away from Blackheath mainline rail station making it easy and convenient to get to.

Can anyone access the UCC? The UCC is open to the general public and also available to all children over the age of three.

TAKING CARE

BMI The Blackheath Hospital’s Urgent Care Centre provides timely and efficient medical help

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MI The Blackheath Hospital offer a fast, efficient and high quality service with prompt appointments and leading consultants.

If you find you need surgery you will always be seen by an experienced surgeon because the hospital only works with experienced surgeons. BMI The Blackheath Hospital provide a variety of different treatments for patients wanting attentive doctors and nurses, exemplary care and timely appointments. BMI The Blackheath Hospital are aware that any medical issue can be a source of worry.

Whether you need physiotherapy, have concerns relating to cancer or joint

problems that require an orthopaedic consultant, BMI The Blackheath Hospital will provide support in the best way possible.

As well as accepting patients with private medical insurance, the hospital also have treatments and services available for those wanting to pay for themselves. For example, the hospital’s Urgent Care Centre includes fast access for patients wanting to be seen for minor injuries from only £69*.

What is the Urgent Care Centre (UCC)?

BMI The Blackheath Hospital offer a walkin service for patients needing fast access to urgent care and treatment of minor injuries. You do not need an appointment

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A walk-in service

FOR PATIENTS NEEDING fast access to

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What types of treatments are looked after at the UCC? The UCC provide treatments for ear, nose and throat (minor ailments), eye conditions, gastric upsets, gynaecology, minor medical conditions, minor wounds, musculo-skeletal, sprains, strains and fractures, respiratory illnesses, sports injuries, minor burns and lacerations, insect and animal bites, minor head injuries and more.

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We provide REAL Vietnamese food with tasty flavours.

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> KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

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REVIEWS: GREENWICH TAVERN AND MR BAO

p. 45

DADDY COOL Ramen joint Bone Daddies is the latest restaurant to join the coterie of trendy eateries nestled in The Bower. Known for their delicious noodle broths, this branch will also have some scrumptious site-specific dishes on the menu. bonedaddies.com

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JULY 2016

29/06/2016 11:55

What to drink

kitchen

CONFIDENTIAL Local food news and delicious things to see you through the month Wo r d s R O S E N O E L

GRAPE IDEAS Owner Kenrick Bush of BOB Wines B y c at h e r i n e h a l e s

You have a wine shop in Crystal Palace, why have you extended your business to Sydenham?

The area is as vibrant as Crystal Palace but there are not as many wine shops in Sydenham.

How have the locals received you?

They are very pleased that the shop has arrived in the area as we stock many specialised wines and beers.

Your new store is quite spacious, do you have any plans for tasting events?

Yes, the events are actually already happening on Thursdays and Saturday from 6 - 8pm.

WE STOCK

many specialised WINES and BEERS

Which is the most popular wine you sell and why?

A sparkling white wine called Cortese from Piemonte in Italy which we get straight from the vat.

Which craft beer would you recommend for barbecues?

That's a tricky question but I would say the range from South East London - we stock many local beers from there.

BOB WINES 4 Sydenham Station Approach, 020 8778 6100; bobwines.co.uk

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Full English Albion

Clerkenwell now has its own branch of the ‘best of British’ restaurand and deli, Albion. Located in the iconic Turnmill building, it will serve artisan food and drink for breakfast, brunch, lunch, supper and cocktails as well as dishing up sandwiches and snacks from the Takeaway Counter and gourmet goodies from The Grocery. albion-uk.london

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GRAND DESIGN Devonport House

Situated in beautiful Royal Greenwich, De Vere Venues Devonport House is an idyllic location for any wedding. So, join the team for a night to remember with fine wines, glittering entertainment and the highest standards of catering and service.

King William Walk, SE10 deverevenues.co.uk

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Pho Street is a new restaurant in Greenwich championing Vietnamese street food with a twist. Serving freshly made dishes from the famous steamed buns to noodles and handmade spring rolls with peanut sauce to die for, Pho Street is a fresh, fun eatery.

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Hattush Restaurant specialises in truly authentic Turkish cuisine, offering a range of freshly prepared hot and cold Mezes, an array of grilled dishes and wide selection of cocktails. Owner Sezar Ugur Soy takes the cuisine and culture of his homeland to the next level – a mustvisit. 70 Honor Oak Park, SE23 hattushrestaurant.co.uk

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OOH, LA LA! The French House

Proud owner Audrey O’Neill and has done it again. After the success of her Dulwich restaurant, The French House has come to Crystal Palace.

Opening daily from 9am it will sell French patisserie, breads and French cooked breakfasts before converting into a lovely local restaurant with an extensive wine list at midday.

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With an expansive bar and two private function rooms, each offering distinctive character, The Greenwich Tavern is the perfect venue for all kinds of celebration.

The idyllic location and charming views of the Royal Park guarantee a truly memorable experience for your every get together - whether it’s enjoying our fresh food with the family down in our main bar, a more formal dinner party up in our pri private rooms or a full blown party

Greenwich Tavern 1 King William Walk, SE10 9JH 0208 858 8791 info@greenwichtavern.co.uk www.greenwichtavern.co.uk

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Peckham's Taiwanese Restaurant

"Bao Wow Wow!" Peckham Peculiar

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MR BAO Taiwanese cuisine with a British twist on Rye Lane Wo r d s s e r e n a s c a l z o

estled in the heart of Peckham, this little gem of a restaurant really stands out. Like its menu, the interior is an exciting fusion of modern British and traditional Taiwanese.

We decide to begin with the menu's two cocktails and the inclusion of lychee and pomegranate makes them seriously refreshing.

Our host, Frank, is incredibly attentive, providing us with a consistent supply of mint-infused water. He advises that we order four plates each and we comply, even though it sounds a tad excessive.

The restaurant's speciality (as its name suggests) is the bao, a traditional Chinese steamed bun. Of the four bao we try, the pork is by far my favourite. Accompanied by pickles and garnished with powdered peanut, it tastes amazing and I could have very easily eaten several more.

The appetisers are equally inviting, the 'smacked cucumber' being most noteworthy. The lightly brined slices are incredibly flavoursome and are complimented with rings of raw chilli.

Despite our misgivings about the sheer quantities of food, the mention of the Bao S'More dessert instantly makes room in our bellies. Topped with a large marshmallow and smothered in chocolate sauce, the deep-fried bao is as delicious as it sounds and I am very reluctant to share.

For my first experience of Taiwanese cuisine, Mr Bao has set the bar high. I feel a return visit coming on...

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Great gastropub grub in the heart of Maritime Greenwich Wo r d s Pat r i c k D r i v e r

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nder the stony gaze of William IV sits The Greenwich Tavern, its sweeping street-corner window commanding a view through Greenwich Park’s grand gates to the gentle green slopes beyond.

The tavern dates back to 1863, and within the décor has is traditional pub tempered by touches of more modern design, the bar overhung with hipsterish naked bulbs within Old Greenwich-ish nautical lanterns, while dining tables share space with low, tan sofas and ornately inlaid wooden coffee tables.

Four ale pumps and two banks of metallic taps provide a good selection of well-kept beers, including the malty, balanced and refreshing Greenwich Ale, designed by the pub (though brewed in Scotland!) and the delicious Ease Up IPA. These are joined by

a very manageable wine list and a range of cocktails.

As a starter I choose the calamari; this is breaded rather than battered, crisp on the outside and soft and flavoursome on the inside. My companion’s breaded brie has a good crumb while the cheese boasts an excellent texture and flavour. The accompanying chutney balances a little spice with apricot but is not too sweet.

My steak is cooked to a juicy mediumrare and comes drenched in a delicious butter sauce and with tasty chips. My companion’s salmon is a little pallid in appearance, but is tasty with crispy skin.

We top things off with a marvellous crème brûlée and trifle. A stellar meal all round.  G R E E N W I C H TAV E R N 1 King William Walk, SE10, 020 8858 8791; greenwichtavern.co.uk

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M R BAO 293 Rye Lane, SE15 mrbao.co.uk

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Your Wedding at Devonport House Situated in beautiful Royal Greenwich, De Vere Venues Devonport House is the idyllic location for your wedding. Set in stunning grounds, we offer the perfect backdrop to your big day, taking care of every last detail for you.

Fridays & Sundays from £3,500 Saturdays from £75 per person Our all inclusive packages include bucks fizz on arrival, a three course wedding breakfast, wine with the meal and a glass of bubbly for the toast. The Bride and Groom will also enjoy a complimentary menu tasting prior to the day and a bedroom on the wedding night.

Terms and conditions apply. See website for details.

Call now on 0208 269 5420 or email devonportsalesteam@deverevenues.co.uk Devonport House, King William Walk, Greenwich, London, SE10 9JW

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PORK BELLY BO SSAM Serves 4-6

his is a great way to get a family round the table. Korean food is all about family and sharing. If you have a Korean store nearby, buy the tiny anchovies and simply fry them up with some garlic.

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I n g r e d i e nt s 1 x 1.5kg thick end boneless pork belly • Enough water/stock to cover, approx. 1-2 litres (see Braising Stock, page 147) • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot chilli paste) • 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chilli powder) • Toasted sesame oil, to taste • 3 garlic cloves, thickly sliced • 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds • 1 spring onion, finely sliced For the Ssam Jam Ketchup: Maldon salt for the ssam jang ketchup • 2 teaspoons doenjang (Korean fermented soya bean paste) • 4 teaspoons gochujang (Korean hot chilli paste) • 8 teaspoons tomato ketchup For the tempura-fried anchovies: Oil for deep-frying • 12 or more boquerones (Spanish marinated anchovy fillets) • 100g tempura flour • Cold sparkling water To serve • 6 baby Gem lettuces, separated into leaves • 150g kimchi (store-bought or make your own – see note) • 200g steamed white rice • 100g Potato Bokkeum (see page 83) • Bottle(s) of soju (Korean booze)

Low & Slow Learn to cook meat like a pro from the owner of Smokehouse restaurants Wo r d s n e i l r a n k i n P h o t o g r a p h y Pa u l W i n c h - F u r n e s s

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M e th o D 1 Set the oven to 100°C. Place the meat in a casserole or roasting tray, skin-side down. Pour in the water/stock.

2 Cover with a cartouche (see page 261) but no lid and leave to braise for 12-15 hours (or use other times/ temperatures, page 146). Lift the belly out of the pot and place in a container.

3 Drizzle over some of the braising stock to keep the meat moist, then cool, cover with clingfilm and chill in the fridge. Once chilled, skim any fat from the surface of the stock and reserve 4 Reduce the remaining stock until it’s roughly 400ml, then stir in the chilli paste and powder, along with sesame oil to taste. When the belly is cold, cut into slices 1cm thick and 10cm long. Keep in the fridge until needed.

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XXXXXX / XXXXXXX 5 Before serving, heat some of the skimmed-off fat in a frying pan and fry the garlic until lightly browned; remove and reserve. Season the belly slices with salt, then sear on both sides, getting a good colour.

6 At the last minute, add a few spoonfuls of the stock and reduce to a sticky sauce to glaze the meat. Place on a serving plate and garnish with the sesame seeds, roasted garlic and spring onion.

To make the ketchup, blitz together all the ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer to a small serving bowl. Put the lettuce leaves and kimchi in serving bowls, and get the rice and Potato Bokkeum ready to serve.

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blackened, then peel off the outer charred layer. Set aside.

2 Lay the fennel and courgette slices, onion halves, spring onions, leek, broccoli, asparagus and artichoke quarters on the BBQ grill. Cook until the vegetables are tender and heavily charred. As they are cooked, remove them from the grill.

Leave the leek until it is blackened all over, then peel off the outer layer. Roughly chop up all the veg.

3 Grill the dandelion leaves for a few seconds, and the lettuce halves on one side until almost black.

4 Combine all the grilled vegetables on a large platter. Dress with olive oil, lemon juice and salt, then sprinkle with the herbs, puffed wild rice, crispy garlic and Parmesan. ◆

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by Neil Rankin with photography

by Paul Winch-Furness, published by Ebury Press, £25

8 For the anchovies, heat some oil in a deep-fat fryer or deep pan to 180°C. Mix the flour with enough cold sparkling water to make a thick batter.

Dip the anchovies in the batter and deep-fry for a few minutes until crispy.

9 Drain briefly on kitchen paper.

Eat by filling the lettuce leaves with the belly and any mixture of the side dishes. Play about with different fillings and drink lots of soju shots.

LAST-MINUTE GRILLED SALAD Serves 6-8

I n g r e d i e nt s 2 fennel bulbs, one left whole and the other thinly sliced • 3 courgettes, thickly sliced lengthways • 2 Tropea onions or red onions, cut in half lengthways (unpeeled) • 3 spring onions • 1 leek • 4 white/purple/green sprouting broccoli stalks • 3 English asparagus spears • 1 globe artichoke, trimmed, quartered lengthways • 1 small bunch dandelion leaves • 1 romaine lettuce, cut in half lengthways through the core For the dressing: Olive oil • Lemon juice • 4 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley • 1 small handful chives, cut into 2.5cm lengths 2 tablespoons puffed wild rice • 1 tablespoon crispy garlic slices • Couple of grates of Parmesan • Maldon salt M e th o d : 1 Cook the whole fennel bulb in the hot coals for 10 minutes until

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TUSCAN RETREAT Food, wine and culture, plus impossibly beautiful hilly countryside and incredibly stylish villas. It can only be Tuscany.

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TRAVEL / WANDERLUST

AN ITALIAN AFFAIR We head to the hills of Tuscany for a cultural week of food and fine wine W o r d s R o m y va n d e n B r o e k e

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he beating heart of Italy, Tuscany offers every traveller something unique. Boasting some of the best food and wine in the world, an undulating landscape like no other and a rich culture of art, literature and music to enjoy, Tuscany is a holiday destination you’ll come back to time and time again.

Tuscany Now & More, the area’s most knowledgeable villa specialists, have a wide assortment of rustic farmhouses and chic villas to rent. Whether you want to escape into the verdant hills of Val D’Orcia or to architecturally impressive Lucca, the selection of homes on offer covers the region far and wide.

When it came to booking our week away, scrolling through the many beautiful homes showcased on the

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website was enjoyable in itself, but an hour in and a pastoral little bolthole in the Italian town of Capannori caught our eye. The farmhouse, known as Casa del Colle, is a short drive from both Pisa and Florence, and it's a quintessentially Italian home with all the mod-cons you could wish for, as well as your own private swimming pool.

The location of the villa is key although the pretty surroundings make it hard to leave - as a cheap flight into Pisa keeps costs down and proximity to Florence means a day trip here is a must.

The house itself sleeps four comfortably, and seven slightly less comfortably. The kitchen has everything you could need should you want to get inventive. There is a large BBQ to the right of the terrace, ideal for grilling seafood bought from the local market in the morning.

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At Harry’s bar, one of FLORENCE’S MOST FAMOUS restaurants, THE PASTA is to die for A small brick staircase leads down to your private pool, which, while relatively simple, serves its purpose - whether you use it for a cooling dip from the midday sun or to pump out some morning lengths in a bid to work off the wine you sunk the night before. If you’re heading to the villa with kids, not only is there the pool to splash around in, there’s also an enclosed garden with a large trampoline where they can bounce away the afternoon.

The surrounding area is a playground for the curious traveller. As mentioned, a day trip to Florence is mandatory.

It offers everything from world-class food to some of the most breathtaking artworks in the world. Park just outside town and take a convenient tram into the city centre – from there, wander the ancient streets, being sure to keep looking up – the architecture dates back to the Roman era and is truly something to behold. Key sights include the Medici Chapel – the mausoleum of the Medici family, the most influential

family in Florence from the 15th to the 18th centuries. There’s also Il Duomo di Firenze – the city’s looming cathedral – gothic in style, it dates back to the 13th century when it was first designed by Arnolfo di Cambio. Another sight to see is the Ponte Vecchio – the city’s old bridge – which is striking in itself because of the shops built into the structure of it. Fancy

a bite? There are plenty of wonderful eateries scattered throughout Firenze, but our favourite has to be Harry’s Bar, one of the city’s most famous restaurants where the pasta is to die for and the veal Milanese is so good you might want to order it twice.

Nearby Lucca is a small city and commune, just a short drive from the house and pretty as a picture. The city is surrounded by a Renaissance-era wall, and within are little shops, a piazza and plenty of great local eateries. While away an afternoon digging into perfect pizza and sipping on Aperol.

The local area of Capannori has some great little finds, including a sweet authentic eatery, Il Giardinetto, where the food is cheap and pretty darn tasty.

There’s also a great winery nearby, in San Gennaro, Fattoria di Fubbiano, where you can go on a wine and olive oil tour around the estate, before enjoying a wine and olive oil tasting.

With everything one could want, and much more, from a sunny getaway, make Tuscany the next place you visit.

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h, Bath! The jewel of Somerset, England’s most beautiful city and the place where they film so many of those BBC period dramas. And why not? The city centre is full of superbly well-preserved Regency architecture and the Royal Crescent offers an urban-historical panorama to rank alongside the London and NYC skylines. 

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he Gainsborough Bath Spa occupies two grade II listed buildings in the heart of Bath’s World Heritage site.

Named after the artist Sir Thomas Gainsborough, the hotel was originally built in the 19th century. But while it still boasts distinguished Georgian and Victorian facades, the interior has been extensively and expertly remodelled to create a grand yet welcoming space that blends subtle period details with contemporary luxury. Expect five-star amenities and service of a very fine sort, in keeping with the location. 

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The treatment menu is extensive and my massage was little short of heavenly. 

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he hotel’s menu has been devised by Michelin-approved German celebrity chef Johann Lafer. This is his debut venture outside his native country and he’s taken an exciting ‘dining without borders’ approach, bringing together diverse influences, ingredients and flavours in a menu that’s marvellously enticing yet admirably succinct. 

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Cassina Dutch designer Gerrit Rietveld designed the Utrecht chair in 1935. Breathing life back into the iconic Modernistic shape, Dutch artist Bertjan Pot has upholstered the chair in a cutting-edge graphic print. Only 270 versions have been made so go and get one quick. £3,588; cassina.com

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Hend Krichen With the aim of designing beautifully timeless objects, London-based designer Hend Krichen employs skilled craftsmen to make her luxury homewears. In a departure from teracotta work, her latest designs are these ceramic tablewears. hendkrichen.com

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Invest in a few key interiors pieces to brighten up even the rainiest summer day

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n case you hadn’t noticed, the British like to discuss the weather often and thoroughly. Whilst we are comforted by frequent conversations focusing on “just how wet it’s been” or that “it’s supposed to brighten up next week” there’s no getting away from the fact that this summer has been a total washout So, when the weather just won’t cooperate, how are we supposed to feel summery? Well, never fear - here are some ideas to make this summer a warm and stylish one whatever the weather!

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There is a real trend for all things botanical at the moment so there is a great selection of planters and hanging baskets available. More is definitely more with house plants, so stock up on some lovely plant pots and fill your home with tropical feeling house plants – ferns, lilies and succulents are good options.

Black and White Enamel Pots from;£4.95; zebra £10.95 2

GET UNDER WRAPS

Take advantage of your outdoor space on dry evenings and dive

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under a stylish blanket with a large glass of wine.

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When the opportunity arises to spend an evening outside, don’t let mosquitoes spoil your enjoyment of it. Burn citronella candles which you can buy in tealight or pillar form and help deter the pesky critters.

Marble tealight holders from £6.95 4 CONTINGENCY PLANNING

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RUSTIC CHARM Caramel London continues to wow us with its singular vision for tough-wearing, beautiful children’s clothes that are both nostalgic but contemporary-minimal at the same time. After a bit of a re-brand they’re in better shape than ever – and now also offer womenswear and home products. caramel-shop.co.uk

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Independent co-ed pre-prep & pre-school 3–7 years . Founded 1976 . Member ISA

Sprinting ahead, for life

Visit Greenwich Market and meet the best arts, craft and designer makers.

Delicious street food. Open daily and Bank Holidays 10am – 5.30pm.

Many shops open 7 days a week

Watch Wimbledon in The Pavilion Court

Weekdays, 12 noon to close of play Tennis, strawberries and cream and maybe a glass of Pimms. Advantage All!

Music in the Market Friday 15 July 7pm – 10pm

TwinSwing Sisters sing, dance and tap act.

Open Air Art Show from local galleries.

Greenwich Market Street Food stalls.

Wednesday Workshops for Crafty Kids

Every Wednesday through the holidays 27 July – 24 August Make pompoms and jewellery. Face painting fun, giant games, hula-hooping and yoga.

Park It in the Market

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Wednesday 28 July 7pm – 10pm

Verdict from the latest Independent Schools’ Inspection report: The words excellent (highest rating for Whole School and Key Stage 1) and outstanding (highest rating for Early Years) feature an incredible 46 and 12 times, respectively.

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Fun for all the family.

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Heritage children’s atelier Pepa & Co has finally opened a store, in London’s Fulham. All garments are handmade in Spain and offer a contemporary spin on more traditional Spanish attire. From delicate dresses to fine knitwear and chinos, little grown-ups will love it. pepaandcompany.com

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SMALL TALK Heritage charm, a modernist doll’s house and a timeless import from NYC

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Introducing our new favourite doll’s house, the cubic house from Djeco.

An architect’s dream, this miniature modernist edifice will transport little ones back to the ‘60s with its uncluttered aesthetic and colourful interiors – great for developing imaginations. €85; en.smallable.com

Olive romper in clay, £62; available at sistersguild.co.uk

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BIRTHDAY WISHES

swimsuit featuring a lush tropical print (and what looks like a wild budgie). Available from major stockists such as AlexandAlexa and Children's Salon and perfect for little girls with a taste for adventure and a love of the great outdoors. £49; lovemadelove.com

stocks stylish modern versions of traditional party stuff: paper plates and cups, cool party bag treats and decorations galore. There’s also a spectacular variety of balloons as well as party kits for busy mums looking for a one-click solution. partykitsch.co.uk

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his is a brand to bookmark: an NYCbased upstart that reimagines classic forms in a fun, contemporary way.

The SS16 collection is effortlessly lovable, from its simple summer dresses and pleated tops to dungaree-style rompers in seasonal stripes and earthy shades of peach and ochre. The brand’s blend of old-school charm and modern spirit is as Brooklyn as a refurbed brownstone, capturing perfectly the idea of something familiar and traditional brought coolly up-to-date by a discerning eye for design. What’s more, the company ticks all the right ethical and ecological boxes – and the quality of the garments is top-notch.

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KIDS & EDUCATION / SCHOOL TALK

Instant message A parliamentary inquiry has been launched amid concerns of a ‘sexting epidemic’ in schools, reports Amanda Constance W o r d s A M a n d a C o n s ta n c e

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s your child sharing ‘dodgy pics’ or ‘nudies’? This is apparently what teenagers call the nude pictures or sexually explicit texts they send to each other – they leave it to the media to call it sexting. If they’re in their early teens, it’s quite likely that your children are involved. Schools report a sexting epidemic with thousands of children sharing sexual imagery online. Very few realize that they are acting illegally and could face police action if caught.

“Sexting is extremely common and increasing,” said Helen Harris, deputy head at a north London school. “Girls do not appear to care that their images will be there for ever or that strangers will be viewing them. They think we are very old-fashioned and everyone does this and it’s no big deal.”

But there are many who are worried.

Following research into the issue, in April this year a parliamentary select committee launched the first ever inquiry into the scale of sexual violence and intimidation in schools.

Committee chairwoman and Tory MP Maria Miller warned that action needed to be taken urgently.

"It's clear from the young people we've heard from that sexual harassment and sexual violence in schools is having a profound impact on their day-to-day lives. We need to address this issue now, and stop it from blighting the lives of another generation.”

Sonia Livingstone, professor of Social Psychology at the London School of Economics, said sexting had become a normal behaviour among young people.

Sexual activities and conversations have become more constant in youngsters’ lives “because every young person now has a phone in their hands”, she said. She suggested that sex education should start at the age of five. “Give it a lot more time, give

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EVERY Young person NOW HAS A phone in THEIR HANDS young people a lot more respect and start much earlier,” she said.

There’s no one kind of sexting incident.

In some cases it may be coercive and connected to bullying. In others it’s seen as ‘having a laugh’. Girls fear falling victim to ‘snaking,’ when a boy befriends them, leads them on and asks for a picture only to distribute it among his friends, and beyond.

When one teenage girl’s picture was shared after she sent it to a boy with whom she was in a long-distance relationship, her mother asked her why she’d sent it. “I thought we were in love,” she said. “I didn’t think he would do anything like that.”

Year 9, when teenagers are 13 and 14 seems to be ‘peak sexting’. Although, an investigation by The Times with 50 secondary schools found that more than a

third of all sexting cases involved 12 and 13 year olds. Alarmingly, it also found that one in 10 cases involved a ‘non-school adult’.

Very few children realize that their actions could put them on the sex offenders’ register. Sending and distributing indecent pictures of anyone under the age of 18 is illegal.

Maria Miller, the former culture secretary who chairs the women and equalities select committee, has urged education secretary Nicky Morgan to make it compulsory for schools to report to the police any sexting by or to under-18s. “It shouldn’t be under schools’ discretion,” she said. “It is an illegal act.”

But many are concerned that the panic over young people sexting is overblown and that children should be supported and educated rather than punished. Jules Hillier, chief executive of Brook’s chief executive, the UK’s largest sexual health charity, thinks the media is at fault. “It is reported as though it were prevalent, as though every young person was doing it. It’s sensationalised and over-reported.

“We know of course that young people are using mobile devices the whole time. We know there’s a trend for sending pictures with sexual content, but the extent to which that’s happening is very difficult to fully understand. A recent reliable survey found that 12% of 11- to 16-year-olds have seen or received sexual messages online. That’s obviously quite a big minority, but it’s still very much the minority.

“We need to be helping young people understand some of the risks – helping them to be clear about what the law is.

Whilst they quite often know that the age of consent is 16, they are not then aware they are still considered a minor if it comes to sending photos of themselves and would be in trouble for that kind of behaviour.” 

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Strengthened by wise pastoral care and the inclusive influences of the International Baccalaureate, Sevenoaks students work hard to satisfy their natural curiosity and extend themselves far above and beyond the core curriculum.

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Sevenoaks is known for its global outlook and forward-thinking ethos. With over 1000 pupils, the student body is lively, cosmopolitan and open-minded. Boarding is an important element in the school’s daily life and ethos, while our 600-year history, location and 700 day students ensure that the school remains firmly grounded in the local community.

We have offered the International Baccalaureate since 1978.

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WORK OUT which paths make sense FOR YOU and what YOU WANT by connecting with alumni, following organisations on Twitter, looking at a company’s Careers page.

RESEARCH

School’s Out

Choosing a career after university can be daunting, luckily the The Graduate Coaching Partnership is here to help

 ou’re eager to put your hard-earned Y

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At the interview demonstrate your sincerity, knowledge and passion for the organisation.

Research shows no matter what job you have in life, your success will be determined 5% by your academic credentials, 15% by your professional experiences, and 80% by your communication skills.

BUILD UP YOUR RESILIENCE

Expect to have some disappointments as well as success along the way. It’s important to understand that you will learn from these experiences and use them to your advantage in future interviews before you land that first job.

Work out which paths make sense for who you are and what you want to achieve in life. 

GET HELP

It’s not easy to identify your capabilities and potential on your own. Find someone who can coach you about what’s possible and support you along the journey. Your university careers department can also provide access to your alumni network and events – giving you a chance to find out about professions or industry sectors you know little about, but may have the perfect skillset for and can help you to create an eye-catching CV and LinkedIn profile.

THE POWER OF NETWORKS It’s never too early in your career to start creating your network. Make sure your LinkedIn profile makes the right impact and use it to connect with professionals and friends who can help you expand your network. You often learn about jobs

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AND FINALLY, IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU

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DOES ANY OF THIS FEEL FAMILIAR?

Before an interview, research the company and overall industry you are interviewing for.

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GUIBAL ROAD SE12

£1,380,000

his light and spacious, seven bedroom detached family home is situated on one of Lee’s most prestigious roads. The stunning property benefits from three reception rooms, four bathrooms and includes a separate annex and gym. Externally there is off road parking available for numerous cars, a car port with space for three cars and an 80ft rear garden. u

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Our services Sales and Lettings Land and New Homes Block and Estate Management Property Solicitors Chartered Surveyors Financial Services Visit kfh.co.uk

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A stylish family home which has been renovated to a high standard, featuring an extended kitchen area with sliding doors opening onto a 130 ft garden, complete with summer house. The master bedroom boasts an en suite and walk in wardrobe, and further benefits include a utility room, study/playroom and integral garage. St David’s School is also nearby.

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Wemyss Road, Blackheath, SE3 ÂŁ925,000 A stunning split level three bedroom maisonette, well presented and providing 1,143 sq ft of accommodation. This beautiful home has its own private entrance, two bathrooms, a spacious reception and a study/fourth bedroom.

Located in the heart of Blackheath Village with Blackheath station moments away, this property benefits from an array of shops and restaurants.

Leasehold. EPC rating D. Blackheath 020 8852 9451 blackheath.sales@kfh.co.uk

Mosslea Road, Bromley, BR2 ÂŁ550,000 A beautifully presented three bedroom, mid terrace family home with a modern bathroom, 24 ft reception and a spacious, open plan kitchen/ dining room. This home further benefits from a large conservatory and a well kept garden.

This property is conveniently located close to great local schools, parks and amenities. Freehold.

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Morley Road, Chislehurst, BR7 OIEO ÂŁ1,500,000 A charming Grade II listed cottage, boasting four double bedrooms, two bathrooms, three reception rooms and a large kitchen/diner. Arranged over four floors with a stunning view of Chislehurst Common, this home offers off street parking, an integral garage and a 180 ft garden.

Situated on a quarter acre plot, this property is located in the heart of Chislehurst, close to St Nicholas and Farringtons schools. Freehold.

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Manor Park, Hither Green, SE13 ÂŁ1,395,000 A grand five bedroom house arranged over three floors, boasting ample living and entertaining space.

The property has many stunning original features including sash windows, wood and slate floors, bespoke walk in wardrobe and bi-folding doors that open onto a large, south facing garden.

Just moments from Hither Green station and a short walk from Lee station, this property is well located for outdoor spaces and the amenities of Manor Park and Blackheath. Freehold. EPC rating D. Lee 020 8857 9494 lee.sales@kfh.co.uk

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Meridian Mews, Hither Green, SE13 Guide prices OIEO £725,000 Land and New Homes 020 3486 2250 newhomesse@kfh.co.uk

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Now launched. An exclusive collection of just seven townhouses located near Hither Green station and the conservation area with historic Blackheath less than a mile away. The immediate area is well served by reputable schools, local shops and supermarkets, together with three local parks.

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Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst, BR7 £3,150 pcm Bromley 020 8464 5353 bromley.lettings@kfh.co.uk

Beautifully presented four bedroom detached house offering two reception rooms, large kitchen, conservatory, front and rear gardens and double garage.

This spacious home is located within walking distance of Chislehurst station, as well as several local schools.

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Broadfield Road, Catford, SE6 £1,400 pcm Catford 020 3486 2420 catford.lettings@kfh.co.uk

A delightful two double bedroom, ground floor apartment, providing a modern bathroom, contemporary open plan kitchen with skylight and a private rear garden.

This home is set within a period conversion and close to transport links and several local schools.

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£210 tenancy agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, visit kfh.co.uk/lettingsfees

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Property ROUND UP The inside scoop in your area

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A three bedroom house which appeared on Homes Under the Hammer. We were invited in shortly after the house was refurbished. My appraisal was £65k more than the other agents, yet we sold the house for asking price.

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A three bedroom penthouse in Seren Park Gardens. It was on with another agent for six months before we took the instruction.

The property has exceptional views from a 1,000 sq ft terrace.

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s part of its 70th Anniversary, Proctors will be donating £70 from every property instruction over 70 days, all to support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

The 70 day period will begin on 1st July and will run through to

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To support the charity visit Proctors Just Giving page; justgiving.com/fundraising/ proctors70

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PROPERTY / NEWS 5 MINUTES WITH

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HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL • BLACKHEATH •

Maria Nocerino

Branch Manager

Peter James Estates, Blackheath

Market predictions for the coming months?

We have had a fantastic second quarter and we are still seeing high levels of applicants registering which is positive for the remainder of the year. House prices rose significantly in the area last year and have not slowed so far this year.

I firmly believe that areas around Charlton, Lewisham and Woolwich are still good places to invest

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Nearby amenities, a convenient commute and a neighbourhood steeped in London history make this

an ideal place to live. The bright property comprises a reception open planned to a dining area and fully fitted kitchen, a spacious double bedroom and a modern bathroom. Other property benefits include a private balcony accessed via large floor-to- ceiling windows. The apartment has been tastefully decorated with neutral tones throughout. u Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings

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MEET THE TEAM

Where should I invest?

The local market is still busy and applicants are still interested in investing in South East London, especially around the Charlton area as the primary schools are constantly improving, as are the amenities and transport links into central London.

I firmly believe that areas around Charlton, Lewisham and Woolwich are still good places to invest due to Cross Rail and the amount of investment going into the local areas as a whole. u

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Greenwich • 020 8879 2179

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Div yesh Bhanderi

Jade Martin

Lettings Manager I studied at the Chelsea College of Art and walked past the Foxtons Kings Road branch on a daily basis, thinking: ‘it would be cool to work for that company’.

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Nick Batten

Lettings Valuer

Sales Valuer

I fell into being an estate agent, but after being one for four years I’m glad that I did! I was born in Greenwich and raised in Blackheath, so I am very familiar with the area as a whole.

I love sharing my local knowledge with customers and being in a position to provide expert advice. u

I knew I wanted to become an estate agent because property runs in the family and I’ve always been interested in architecture. I wanted to do a job which made a positive difference in people’s lives, and finding a new home for our customers is so rewarding. u

Elliott Walker Sales Manager

Hamptons Inter national, Blackheath

Q&A

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THIS AREA? I first came to work in Blackheath Village in 2003. I had a short stint in the City but it wasn’t long before I knew I wanted to come back.

WHAT IS YOUR ETHOS? Working with integrity is imperative. We do our best to compliment this approach with knowledge and professionalism.

With these principles we won’t go far wrong.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE PROPERTIES RIGHT NOW? One of the things I love about working in this area is the eclectic mix of property and so my answer to this question will change regularly.

MARKET PREDICTIONS FOR THE COMING MONTHS? There have a been some major influences so far this year which will be good to have behind us, although I’m sure the next talking point is just around the corner… u

Hampton s Inter national Blackheath, 020 8297 1697 hamptons.co.uk

SPOTLIGHT ON BLACKHEATH & GREENWICH AVERAGE PRICE LAST 12 MONTHS

CHANGES IN AVERAGE PRICE

£470,004

ONE YEAR CHANGE

9.7%

THREE YEAR CHANGE

42.9% Data provided by LonRes / Land Registry

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Bickley BR1

£2,650,000 F/H

Winterfold is a traditionally constructed six bedroom detached house built in 2013, offering 5,886 sqft of well proportioned and stylish living accommodation arranged over three levels. Located within 1/2 mile of both Chislehurst and Elmstead Woods stations.

Contact Chislehurst 020 8295 4900

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Six Bedrooms 5,886 Sqft of Living Accommodation Gated Development Energy Efficiency Rating B

Shirley Hills CR0 £1,400,000 F/H

Bromley BR1

Fantastic four double bedroom, four bathroom family home, set in a secluded idyllic cul-de-sac of just nine houses in Shirley Hills.

Ideally located for the local amenities of Sundridge Park Village, is this stunning five bedroom Victorian semi detached family home.

• Four Double Bedrooms • Three Reception Rooms

• Swimming Pool • Energy Efficiency Rating C

Contact West Wickham 020 8432 7373

• Five Bedrooms • Stunning Condition

£925,000 F/H

• Excellent Location • Energy Efficiency Rating F

Contact Bromley 020 8315 5544

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Farnborough Park BR6

£1,995,000 F/H

Little Oaks is a magnificent five bedroom mock Tudor detached house with a contemporary feel throughout, situated on a generous plot within the prestigious gated community Farnborough Park. The current owners have commissioned a comprehensive refurbishment to provide the utmost luxury living.

Contact Locksbottom 01689 882 988

Beckenham BR3

£2,295,000 F/H

Occupying a generous plot on a prestigious road in Park Langley opposite the Golf Club, is this stunning five bedroom detached residence.

• Five Bedrooms • Swimming Pool

• Gym/Games Room • Energy Efficiency Rating E

Contact Beckenham 020 8663 4433

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Orpington 01689 661 400 West Wickham 020 8432 7373

Five Bedroom Detached House Refurbished Throughout Secure Gated Community Energy Efficiency Rating D

Sevenoaks TN14

£2,600,000 F/H

Brand new six bedroom, five bathroom detached house situated on a private road, offering fantastic views in a quiet semi-rural location.

• Six Bedrooms • Cinema/Family Room

• Heated Swimming Pool • Energy Efficiency Rating D

Contact Orpington 01689 661 400

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Victoria Way SE7 Wonderful Victorian townhouse located only a short distance from superb transport links and schools.

Price £600,000 F/H Three bedrooms

One bathroom

One reception

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Park Vista SE10 Beautifully presented, spacious Edwardian end-ofterrace home overlooking Royal Greenwich Park.

Guide Price £1,650,000 F/H Three bedrooms

Two bathrooms

Two receptions

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West Greenwich Office 020 8858 9911

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Guibal Road SE12

Calvert Road SE10

A stunning detached family home situated on one of Lee’s most prestigious roads.

Attractive and well-presented Victorian terraced house with period features and no onward chain.

Price £1,380,000 F/H

Guide £700,000 - £725,000 F/H

Seven bedrooms

Four bathrooms

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One bathroom

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East Greenwich Office 020 3846 1414

Meadowcourt Road SE10 A very well-presented Victorian house located on a sought after and quiet residential no-through road.

Price £850,000 F/H Four bedrooms

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SENIOR SALES CONSULTANT JLL

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’ve lived in South East London all my life and enjoy both living and working in the local area. My interest in property has grown from a young age and I have now worked in the residential property industry for over 12 years.

I have experience in both sales and lettings, having joined King Sturge in 2010 as a senior lettings consultant in its Blackheath office.

I achieved my ARLA qualification and, a few years later, moved over to the sales department. I’m now based in the sales team in JLL’s Greenwich office. I like working in both Blackheath and Greenwich, although the areas are so close geographically, I think they are very different. Blackheath feels a lot more calm and relaxed, whereas Greenwich moves at a much faster pace with the hustle and bustle of the market and other famous tourist attractions, such as the Cutty Sark and the Royal Observatory. Both offices share their property stock, which I think benefits our clients as the offices are not restricted to just selling properties on their patch, which can sometimes be the case. We have an excellent team who have

1 still think property investment offers excellent long term results

worked together for a number of years – I think it’s important to work with a close team.

We have noticed a change in the market since George Osborne waged war on the buy-to-let sector by increasing the stamp duty on buy-to-let and second properties, with a flurry of transactions completing before the 1st April 2016 deadline. There are also further tax implications planned for 2017, where the Chancellor wants to tax landlords on their turnover rather than their profit, with the removal of landlords’ ability to deduct the cost of their mortgage interest from the rental income, meaning that tax will be payable on non-existent income. I think the worst hit will be investors with smaller portfolios and middleclass savers who have invested their pensions into property, rather than

very wealthy landlords who do not require mortgage finance.

I invest in property locally myself and, regardless of the tax increases, I still think property investment offers excellent long term returns. I do, however, think the Chancellor’s plans to help first time buyers could potentially backfire as rents are likely to increase as landlords offset the additional costs onto their tenants, making it harder for buyers to save for a deposit. Although there are still investors buying, the activity levels have certainly dropped and prime central London has been hit hardest. We are now seeing both investors and first time buyers moving to the outer boroughs of London and our South East offices are picking up transactions from people who would otherwise have bought in prime central London.

We've had a lot of interest in regenerated areas, with developments such as Portrait in Lewisham and The Timberyard in Deptford, proving popular with UK and overseas buyers. The results of the EU Referendum brings an unprecedented new dawn for Britain, and we expect some uncertainty for the short term, bringing both risks and opportunities to the market. u

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Families are on the move.

During the spring and early summer, we traditionally see an influx in the number of families looking to move.

This year is no different.

The preference of our registered tenants is for good quality three and four bedroom family housing in key locations such as those with easy access to good schools and transport links.

Hamptons International offers a comprehensive range of specialist lettings services, and we are delighted to have just won Gold for Best Large Agency for an unprecedented fourth consecutive year at the property industry’s leading Sunday Times Awards.

So, if you are thinking of letting a property which could satisfy this demand, please call without delay for a free market appraisal and honest professional advice.

Hamptons Blackheath Lettings. 020 3302 5508 blackheathlettings@hamptons-int.com Sales. 020 3305 6488 blackheath@hamptons-int.com

Hamptons Greenwich Lettings. 020 3302 0718 greenwichlettings@hamptons-int.com Sales. 020 3092 5899 greenwich@hamptons-int.com hamptons.co.uk Please dial in full. If you have already appointed another agent, you may be subject to a restrictive contract.

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Scawen Road,Grove, SE8 £875,000 FreeholdFreehold Ashburnham SE10 £1,100,000 presented bedroom house.

EPC: EPC: D A 3beautifully bedroom house with4/5 parking and Victorian south-facing garden.

E 5899 Greenwich Sales 020 3092 8599

Maidenstone Hill,SE10 SE10£565,000 £825,000Freehold Freehold Twycross Mews, beautifully presented two bedroom Victorian house.

EPC: E D A smart 2 bedroom house with parking in a gated mews.

EPC: 5899 Greenwich Sales 020 3092 8599

Maze Hill,Road SE10 £700,000 2,600,000Share Freehold Langdale of Freehold stunning 3five bedroom detachedinhouse withhouse. parking and A spacious bedroom maisonette a period EPC: C garden. EPC: D 5899 Greenwich Sales 020 3092 8599

Kidbrooke £1,695,000 Freehold Sienna Alto,Gardens, CornmillSE3 Lane, SE13 £735,000 Leasehold stunning and uniquepenthouse five bedroom family home.

A genuinely stunning apartment.

EPC: BEPC: C 020 3305 Blackheath Sales 0206488 3305 6488

Lee Road, SE3 SE3 £1,150,000 Humber Road, Offers Freehold Over £700,000 Share of Freehold Delightful threebedroom, bedroomtwo coach house. EPC: E A unique three bathroom conversion flat. EPC: C 020 3305 Blackheath Sales 0206488 3305 6488

Vanbrugh Road, Park, SE3 £1,500,000 Share of Freehold Mycenae SE3 OIEO £1,600,000 Freehold rarely available five bedroom, three bathroom house.

EPC: D A beautiful, six bedroom Victorian family home. EPC: TBC 020 3305 Blackheath Sales 0206488 3305 6488

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HOMES TO VIEW RUSHGROVE STREET SE18 - FREEHOLD Recently refurbished to an exacting standard, a magnificent four bedroom property situated within 3.8 acres of private grounds.

Rush Grove House South is formed from part of this Grade II listed building and provides impressive, spacious accommodation arranged over four floors. The property benefits from exceptionally bright entertaining spaces with high ceilings and ornate cornice and coving. Many of the rooms feature large windows and shuttered french doors offering views over the garden and lake.

The location is ideal for anyone requiring access to central London or Canary Wharf as Woolwich Arsenal station and DLR is within a ten minute walk of the property. The forthcoming and eagerly anticipated Crossrail station is also within easy reach and likely to have a very positive impact on the local area.

020 7647 7820 blackheath@cluttons.com

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A beautifully presented, extended and much improved Victorian end of terrace property located within a short walk of Hither Green station. The property offers flexible, family friendly accommodation and is arranged over three floors with four bedrooms, a garden and an abundance of storage space.

020 7647 7820 blackheath@cluttons.com

M A Z E H IL L S E 1 0 –S H A R E O F F R E E H O L D £2 , 7 5 0 , 0 0 0 – 5 b e d r o o m s E P C r a t in g : T B C | R e f : B L K 1 6 0 0 6 4

This fabulous family home extends to 3,240 sq ft and is located in an enviable position overlooking Greenwich Park and the City. The accommodation is laid out over four floors and is set within 2.5 acres of beautiful communal grounds.

020 7647 7820 blackheath@cluttons.com

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FAMOUS PLACES London hides a plethora of celebrity homes. These are the most recent to come on the market

NOTTING HILL FILM FLAT STARTS A NEW CHAPTER

t is easy to forget how successful the 1999 romantic comedy Notting Hill was.

After its release fans would flock to see the bookshop on which Hugh Grant’s fictional outlet in the film was based, and an auction to sell the blue door featured in the film made newspaper headlines. The film cemented Grant’s reputation as a movie star and centred on his character’s on-off relationship between famous actress Anna (Julia Roberts) after she walks into his independent bookshop.

Richard Curtis penned the story after visiting The Notting Hill Bookshop in Blenheim Crescent, just off Portobello Road.

The apartment’s owner Sarah Anderson is moving out after living above the shop for 35 years – she sold the business in the 1990s before the film was made, but continued to run it for the new owners until 2005. It’s on the market for £1.495m.  Marsh & Parsons 0207 313 2890 marshandparsons.co.uk

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popular with the super wealthy. But if you want to rent rather than pay a hefty price to buy one, then a four bedroom, third-floor apartment is available to rent for £22,500 per week or £1.17 million a year.

The property offers a gilded existence of panic rooms, bulletproof glass, post that’s x-rayed before being delivered and a tunnel through to the neighbouring five-star Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The apartment also has a swimming pool, sauna and steam room, private exercise suites, treatment rooms, gym and golf simulator.  Tunstall Property 0203 011 1775 tunstallproperty.co.uk

Richard Curtis penned the story after visiting The Notting Hill Bookshop

PLEASE, SIR, CAN I HAVE THIS FLAT?

his loft apartment at Concordia Wharf between Bermondsey and London Bridge was once used as Fagin’s lair for his gang of juvenile pickpockets in the 1968 hit musical film Oliver!

You might have to pick a pocket or two to afford this unique property as it’s on the market for £965,000.

Converted in the 80s, it was originally used to store grain, tea and spices, and is considered one of the more authentic warehouse homes in the neighbourhood. The apartments were all sold as shells which means each one is unique and can be re-modelled again. On the fourth floor, with one reception room and one bathroom, it’s got exposed brick walls, beamed ceilings and plenty of light throughout. There’s also a swimming pool and communal roof garden in the block along with extra storage and a parking space.  Anderson Rose 0203 324 0188 andersonrose.co.uk

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LONDON’S MOST EXPENSIVE ADDRESS?

o you remember the fuss about One Hyde Park when the development launched in 2011 and one of the apartments was sold for £140 million? The development generated huge interest around the world and in London when its 86 apartments went on the market with price tags starting at £20m. Its shining towers remain

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FROM ON AIR TO ON THE MARKET

elevision Centre, the BBC’s iconic former home, has hosted live performances by the Beatles and the Stones, witnessed Daleks repeatedly attempted world domination and been visited by the Queen, Nelson Mandela, Muhammed Ali and Richard Burton.

But since the BBC moved to Salford in 2013 its 121 dressing rooms, the Blue Peter Garden, set-making factory and five of the studios have all gone. However, the BBC plans to

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return to some of its studios once they’ve been renovated, as part of a big new development which will also house 950 new homes, cafés and restaurants, a cinema, stacks of office space and a new outpost of private members’ club Soho House, complete with 47-room hotel and rooftop pool.

Nearly half the properties will be inside the central ‘doughnut’ building’s central courtyard. It will feature the restored Helios statue in the middle while the lobby still has the original mosaic by British artist John Piper. The first 432 homes have gone on sale at the London landmark, with prices starting at £700,000 for a one bedroom apartment up to an eyewatering £7m for a penthouse. Residents will have access to a fitness club and a residential lounge.  Television Centre 0800 917 1520; televisioncentre.com

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KATE’S CORNISH RETREAT FOR SALE

ctress Kate Winslet recently scooped the Best Supporting Actress BAFTA. But the Titanic star is almost as famous for getting into scrapes with neighbours.

Most recently she moved with husband Ned Rocknroll from New York to live on the West Sussex coast. The couple bought a Grade II-listed house for £3.25m but fell out with Natural England who feared her plans for a barrier would damage the habitat. The actress experienced similar problems with her previous home in Treyford, where she was forced to withdraw an application to build a wooden gate. Winslet’s first forays came after making her name in Titanic back in 1998 when the then 22-year-old used £200,000 of her fortune to buy this three bedroom getaway in Angarrack. It’s now got a £400,000 price-tag.  The Modern House 0203 795 5920 themodernhouse.com

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Prices from £410,000 AND they’re more affordable thanks to London Help to Buy, where you will only need a 5% deposit*

• Superb architectural design • An ideal location surrounded by acres of parkland and waterways • Unbeatable transport connections, only 1 stop from Canary Wharf *London Help to Buy is subject to terms and conditions, please ask a Sales Consultant for more details. Prices and information correct at time of going to print. July 2016.

Greenwich Millennium Village is a joint venture between Countryside Properties and Taylor Wimpey in association with the Mayor of London.

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HOMES with HISTORY London developments with a story

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s you travel around London it can feel like every street is being redeveloped from huge towers of gleaming glass to smaller, more boutique affairs. And you’d be right. The capital is the scene of a significant building boom at the moment as developers race to keep up with demand. Last year some 25,000 new homes were built from luxury penthouse apartments to studio starter flats. It may not be as much as the government had hoped would be built, nevertheless it’s still a lot of new bricks and mortar to squeeze in.

But all is not as new as it seems.

Underneath the builders’ dust and the glossy hoardings, there is plenty of London’s history peeking out. You may think you’re buying a swish new pad, but it could be where Kings frolicked, power stations belched, Roman centurions bathed, doodle bugs exploded, weights and measures were calibrated or TV programmes recorded. With at least 2,000 years of a turbulent, colourful and rich history below and around us, who knows?

Here are some of the developments for sale at the moment where such history can be found.

ROYAL RIVERSIDE CITY OF LONDON

Apartments from £750,000 ater Lane has a fascinating history.

W It’s within the boundaries of original Roman London and is where the first roman quays and baths in Londinium were built. The site later became one of King Henry VIII’s favourite entertainment spots and then much later a location for Sir Christopher Wren’s Custom House. This was blitzed during WWII and replaced with the HQ for Tate & Lyle. But now it’s more about suites than sweets.

Today, 165 apartments are being built on this bankside plot, which overlooks Tower Bridge, the Tower of London and the Thames. Landmark Place, 020 7048 0344 or www.barrattlondon/landmarkplace.

OLD ASYLUM MUSWELL HILL

Apartments from £585,000 t Luke’s hospital was one of the first asylums in the UK to care for S those with mental health problems and, after being housed first in Moorfields and then Old Street, a third complex, on Woodside Avenue in Muswell Hill, was built

Old Smoker, Battersea Starting from £1.975m

during the 1930s. In its first two pioneering but now seemingly barbaric incarnations techniques were developed to cure patients including cold water plunge baths, designed to ‘shake patients out of their insanity’. The later, third hospital was closed by the local Foundation Trust in 2011. The site is currently being redeveloped into 161 apartments and has been renamed Woodside Square. More information, 020 85018777 or www.woodsidesquare.co.uk.

FORMER RAIL WORKS STRATFORD

Apartments from £399,950 his site was where some 1,702 T steam locomotives, 5,500 carriages and 33,000 goods wagons were built for the Great Eastern Railway from the mid-19th century until 1991 when the last of the works closed. The area was a massive hub for railway lines,

Underneath the builders’ dust and the glossy hoardings, there is plenty of London’s history peeking out

Former TV Studios, Hammersmith Starting from £715,000

Bombed out church, Clapham Junction Four bedroom property: £2.55m

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Royal Riverside, City of London Apartments from £750,000

commerce and administration all of which is gone now, soon to be replaced by Prospect East, a development of 173 luxury apartments within five buildings each named after some of the most famous locomotives made on the site, which is near the Olympic park. More information, 020 8003 1718 or www.prospecteast.co.uk.

WEIGHTS & MEASURES OFFICE CLERKENWELL

Apartments from £815,000 id you know that the police were once responsible for testing D weights and measure to ensure market traders weren’t ripping off their customers? In 1889, they ceased doing so and a separate inspectorate was set up. In 1892, it set up shop in purpose-built premises at No.5, Roseberry Avenue, where it remained until 1928. Now, it’s being redeveloped into eight high-end apartments including a modern rear extension to the existing Victorian, high-ceilinged property. Prices range from £815,000 for a one-bedroom flat to £1.6 million for a duplex apartment. More information, Colliers on 020 7101 2020 or www.8over5.co.uk.

OLD SMOKER, BATTERSEA

Starting from £1.975m attersea Power Station belched coal-stained smoke over London B for over 50 years before ceasing operations in 1983. It then stood empty and increasingly derelict until 2012 when a viable scheme to redevelop it was finally launched with Malaysian backing. The work continues today and parts of the residential complex are slowly being released for sale. The most recent includes The Power Station where prices start at £1.975 million for a two bedroom apartment, including several which will sit within the original fabric of the building and include exposed brickwork and industrial fittings. More information, 020 7501 0678 or batterseapowerstation.co.uk.

BOMBED OUT CHURCH, CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Four bedroom property: £2.55m rive up St John’s Hill from Clapham Junction and on the right D hand side, you’ll see what used to be St Paul’s Church. But prayers and evensong are long gone. Built in the mid-1860s by the St John’s Hill developer

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Charles Wix, it was hit by a V1 flying bomb during the Second World War. This destroyed its interior and, despite a refurbishment after the war, by the 1970s it was derelict and an attempt to turn it into a community centre floundered. In 2015 it was converted into four luxury homes, one of which is for sale at the moment via Portico on 020 7099 4000 or portico.com.

FORMER TV STUDIOS, HAMMERSMITH

Starting from £715,000 iverside studios in Hammersmith is one of London’s artistic hubs R famous for its TV studios where for many years Dr Who was filmed, as was Hancock’s Half Hour and popular children’s programme Play School. But after plans were drawn up to redevelop the site, a Dalek-like battle raged over the site’s future with Sir Peter Blake objecting to the plans and Bill Bailey supporting them. But in 2014, it was demolished and is being replaced with 165 one, two and three bedroom luxury apartments. Some TV heritage is to remain, including three brand new TV studios on the site. More information, 020 7205 2973 or queenswharf. co.uk. 

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MOVING OUT

Where to go if you’re saying goodbye

Commute to London: 40 minutes to Waterloo Four bedroom detached for: £750k-£1.5m

WALTON-ON- THAMES

Commute to London: 30 minutes to Waterloo Four bedroom detached for: £850k-£2.5m

KENT/SE LONDON: ERITH

Commute to London: 40 minutes to Canon Street Four bedroom detached for: £450-£700k

GRAVESEND

Commute to London: 50 minutes to St Pancras Four bedroom detached for: £500-£750k

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t was revealed recently that 65% of Londoners intend to move out of the capital in the next five years. Whether it’s the prospect of battling the choked streets, dodging parking tickets or playing sardines on the tube, something is pushing people out.

The research, by agent Strutt & Parker for its annual Housing Futures survey, also revealed that of those intending to move, 29% said they were looking to move to the South East, 10% to East Anglia and 8% to the South West – while 3% were looking to move overseas.

But surprisingly few were looking for an easier, simpler way of life, the survey showed. Londoners, it would seem, want to get out of the smoke but still want the latte guzzling, cinema visiting, gym bashing, theatre attending, fashion finding, fast broadband life we enjoy in the capital.

“It was also interesting to see that not all Londoners looking to leave the capital are expecting to move to a much larger home with a lot of land,” says Stephanie McMahon, Head of Research at Strutt & Parker.

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE: HIGH WYCOMBE

Commute to London: 30 minutes to Marylebone Four bedroom detached for: £500k-£700k

AMERSHAM Commute to London: 35 minutes to Marylebone Four bedroom detached for: £650k-£1m

GERRARDS CROSS Commute to London: 25 minutes to Marylebone Four bedroom detached for: £800k-£1.8m

BERKSHIRE: SLOUGH

Commute to London: 35 minutes to Paddington Four bedroom detached for: £700k-£900k

MAIDENHEAD

Commute to London: 25 minutes to Paddington Four bedroom detached for: £700k-£1.5m

WINDSOR

Commute to London: 25 minutes to Paddington Four bedroom detached for: £800k-£1.9m

SURREY:

Commute to London: 20 minutes to St Pancras Four bedroom detached for: £500k-£600k

ESSEX: LAINDON

Commute to London: 30 minutes to Fenchurch Street Four bedroom detached for: £600k-£1.2m

PURFLEET

Commute to London: 30 minutes to Fenchurch Street Four bedroom detached for: £400-£500k

SHENFIELD

Commute to London: 25 mins to Liverpool Street Four bedroom detached for: £800k-£2.5m

HERTFORDSHIRE: WALTHAM CROSS

Commute to London: 30 minutes to Liverpool Street Four bedroom detached for: £900k-£2m

POTTERS BAR

Commute to London: 20 minutes to Kings Cross Four bedroom detached for: £950k-£3m

CHESHUNT

WOKING

Commute to London: 30 minutes to Waterloo Four bedroom detached for: £650k-£1.9m

Commute to London: 30 minutes to Liverpool Street Four bedroom detached for: £750k-£1.9m Gerrards Cross £1.75m Strutt & Parker

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ENDERBY WHARF

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ocated in an unrivalled position in Greenwich, with west-facing views to the City and Canary Wharf, Enderby Wharf will deliver 770 studios, one, two, three and four bedroom apartments and penthouses, each with floor-toceiling windows and at least one balcony or terrace. London's first international cruise liner terminal will be located here, due for completion in 2017.

Other planned amenities include a private residents' fitness suite, 24 hour concierge, underground parking, a crèche, landscaped

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Other planned amenities include a private residents’ fitness suite gardens and 200 metres of rejuvenated Thames path, open to all. Via the North Greenwich underground station just under a mile away, the Jubilee line will deliver residents into Canary Wharf in two minutes, London Waterloo in 11 minutes and Bond Street for the West End in 17 minutes. Another local transport attraction is the Emirates Air Line, which travels to Royal Victoria Docks, via a spectacular cable car ride, in just a few moments. u  Barratt London 020 7472 0090; barrattlondon.com

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£305,000 Starting price for a one bedroom apartment

uilt to Passivhaus standards, Manor Lodge is an incredibly unique collection of sixteen one and two bedroom homes available through L&Q’s Shared Ownership scheme.

Idealy located in Penge, these meticulously designed dwellings are surrounded by beautiful green open spaces and are finished to a very high standard inside. Manor Lodge residents can enjoy tranquil settings and tree lined walks in the nearby Grade II listed Crystal Palace Park. Just a

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short walk through the park is Crystal Palace itself, with its selection of cafes, restaurants, antique shops and its village feel. The many amenities of Penge High Street are also within walking distance, whilst nearby Bromley and Croydon have larger scale shopping malls for something a little

different. Each individual apartment at Manor Lodge has its own private outdoor area, with patios for the ground floor apartments and balconies for those above ground level. u L&Q 0333 003 3630; lqpricedin.co.uk/manor-lodge

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NOW OVER 60% SOLD NOW OVER 60% SOLD

BELGRAVE BELGRAVE HOUSE HOUSE APARTMENTS APARTMENTS NOW NOW AVAILABLE AVAILABLE

London Square Hayes, BR2, is a gated, fully landscaped setting with just twenty-three elegant new homes set within 6 acres of land.

London Square Hayes, BR2, is a gated, fully landscaped setting with just twenty-three elegant new homes set within 6 acres of land.

At the heart of this oasis is Belgrave House, a Grade II listed country house refurbished into eight 2 bedroom apartments, At the heart of this oasis is Belgrave House, a Grade II listed country house refurbished into eight 2 bedroom apartments, each one offering a unique layout and features. each one offering a unique layout and features.

These apartments enjoy all the character of the past, with all the convenience and cutting edge of modern specification, These apartments enjoy all the character of the past, with all the convenience and cutting edge of modern specification, stylish finishes and two parking spaces. stylish finishes and two parking spaces.

Close to excellent local shops and amenities, and a choice of fast transport links to the City and beyond.

Close to excellent local shops and amenities, and a choice of fast transport links to the City and beyond.

APARTMENTS FROM £550,000, 4 BEDROOM HOUSES FROM £1,025,000 APARTMENTS FROM £550,000, 4 BEDROOM HOUSES FROM £1,025,000 THE LONDON SQUARE SALES SUITE AND SHOW HOMES OPEN DAILY THE LONDON SQUARE SALES SUITE AND SHOW HOMES OPEN DAILY 116 WEST COMMON ROAD, HAYES BR2 7AU 116 WEST COMMON ROAD, HAYES BR2 7AU

TO ARRANGE YOUR EXCLUSIVE APPOINTMENT CALL 0333 666 2636 TO ARRANGE YOUR EXCLUSIVE APPOINTMENT CALL 0333 666 2636

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External photography depicts Belgrave House. Internal photography depicts Belgrave House Show Apartment. Prices and details correct at time of going to press, July 2016.

External photography depicts Belgrave House. Internal photography depicts Belgrave House Show Apartment. Prices and details correct at time of going to press, July 2016.

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Work Just 30 minutes to Canary Wharf*

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Set in 275 acres of secluded, Kentish parkland

TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE TO VIEW Brand new luxury two and three bedroom apartments forming part of the exclusive Sundridge Park development.

Set in a truly unique location, perfectly blending country-style living with city life.

Prices from £695,000 Show home open, 10am-4pm, 7 days a week To arrange a viewing, please call 020 8313 9163 or visit sundridge-park.co.uk for more information

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Willoughby Lane off Plaistow Lane, Bromley, Kent BR1 3TP *From Sundridge Park train station (Source: National Rail)

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