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BED OF ROSES

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IN THE SWIM

HEIDI KLUM'S DREAMY BIKINI DESIGNS

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FOR FATHER

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34 BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL

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37 SUMMER NIGHTS

Diary dates for June

COSTUME DESIGNER

Heidi Klum reveals all in an exclusive interview

fa s h i o n

Best beauty buys of the month

Scents to make your home smell like a holiday

Food & Drink

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42 KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

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This month’s hottest trends and products Floral fever hits in time for summer

Tasty happenings from the local area

Recipes from the top chefs showing at Taste of London Festival

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First fashion, now interiors

The perfect escape at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain

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At The Chapel in Somerset

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une is my favourite month of the year. I may be a little biased (my birthday falls on the 11th) but there is always a real sense of excitement in London as summer begins. Parks become more than thoroughfares, pub gardens are no longer just for smokers and rosé sales skyrocket.

To capture a little of this joie de vivre, our fashion shoot this month celebrates flowers with some of the season’s prettiest embellished designs. Turn to page 26 for the Vilshenko number that has stolen my heart (and my self-restraint).

I’ve noticed that Londoners, despite how conscientious they may be abroad, always seem to forgo any form of suncare in the city. To remind us all how important it is to lather on the SPF, we have rounded up the best suncreams on page 35.

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celebrating another favourite summer staple: the picnic. From Fortnums to Paul’s Bakery, page 42 is all about hampers full of goodies – well, you’ve got to have something to soak up all that Pimms and Aperol.

Our usual excellent fashion, kids’ and interiors pages are interspersed with trips to Bahrain, a fabulous Father’s Day gift guide and our interview with designer Matthew Williamson who discusses his first ever interiors collaboration.

I hope you enjoy the issue (and my favourite month). Ciao! ◆

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ABSOLUTELY / LOVES SUMMER SWIM

Every year, Zimmermann creates the most incredible swimwear.

This time round, the designs are decidedly romantic with baroque detailing and silhouette-sculpting shapes. Any self-respecting jet-setter shouldn’t be without one or two of these. zimmermannwear.com

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Sunglasses shapes don't get much better that the cat-eye.

Stylish and feminine, these ones by Fendi get a glam update with a Swarovski crystal detail. £355; farfetch.com

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With its soft lines, the Slim d’Hermès sees a return to the quintessence of watchmaking.

With modern graphics and classical hand-chamfered bridges, it expresses the essence of the Hermès. hermes.com

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UNDER THE SAME SUN

Fro m 1 0 Ju n e S o u t h L o n d o n G a ll e r y his Guggenheim exhibition is making T the final stop of its world tour.

Showcasing recently acquired work in various media by over 20 Latin American artists, it examines the diverse creative responses to complex shared realities. ◆ 65-67 Peckham Road, SE5; southlondongallery.org

PEOPLE'S BRICK COMPANY Fro m 24 Ju n e N OW G a ll e r y s Greenwich Peninsula’s built A environment continues to grow, Something & Son invites you to get involved and leave your mark. Mould and initial your very own clay brick that will become a monumental part of the Peninsula. ◆ Peninsula Square, SE10; nowgallery.co.uk

Greenwich Music Time 5 -1 0 July O ld Roya l Na va l College

A six day series of outdoor concerts situated in the magnificent surroundings of the Old Royal Naval College, lit by the big city lights of Canary Wharf. Back for a third time, this year's festival will see Multi-Platinum Selling Artist Seal, Joe Bonamassa, David Gray and UK Jazz Icon Jamie Cullum performing amongst many more.

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HARPSICHORD RECITAL

1 9 Ju n e T h e As y l u m he South London Concert Series T showcases innovative works in intimate and unusual venues, and this event will be no exception. Lorraine Liyanage will perform compositions from the 50s, 90s and this decade alongside Bach and Haydn in the intriguing chapel. ◆ Caroline Gardens, SE15; maverickprojects.co.uk

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ARTS & CULTURE / TALKING TOPICS

BANISHED

Fro m 2 9 Ju n e B l a c k h e a t h Ha ll s sing the true story of the U first women exiled to Australia, Banished tells a tale of people trying to overcome their differences to survive adversity.

This world premiere will see documented reality melded with flights of dramatic fantasy, while award-winning composer Stephen McNeff’s music incorporates elements of contemporaneous folk songs that will be performed by the students of Trinity Laban. Gritty, grown up and funny. u 23 Lee Road, SE3; trinitylaban.ac.uk

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must do

Damien Hirst has been building his art collection for three decades, and his success has allowed him to build quite a catalogue. Newport Street Gallery opened in October to exhibit some of the works he has amassed, and now we see a solo show from his personal favourite: Jeff Koons. 'Now' will span thirty years of paintings, works on paper and sculpture from one the world’s most famous living artists, many of them appearing for the first time in the UK.

NEW TATE MODERN

Fro m 17 Ju n e Ta te Mo d e r n he Switch House is Tate T Modern’s new extension is magnificent - a perforated brick-brutalist pyramid that will give visitors 60% more space to explore.

Four of the eleven levels will house new galleries, and there will be a progressive rehang of the whole collection, a 360° viewing platform on the top floor, restaurant, members’ room, live art space and plenty of room to sit and contemplate. u Bankside, SE1; tate.org.uk

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orget the boogie, this month it’s all about this foodie wonderland.

Bringing together the capital’s most highly acclaimed eateries – including Duck & Waffle – in one place you can try food you’ve wanted to try for ages. Get hands on with interactive masterclasses

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and demonstrations, or indulge in a range of complimentary activities including champagne and food pairings and wine, whiskey and craft beer tastings.

It'll be both delicious and fun.  Regents Park, NW1; london.tastefestivals.com

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ARTS & CULTURE / SPOTLIGHT

Watch this Space Discover the wonders of the cosmos at the Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition Wo r d s Pat r i c k D r i v e r

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he Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been at the centre of the measurement of time and space since 1675. Today, the planetarium continues to help us unravel the phenomena of the universe, but through the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2015 exhibition, its galleries are exposing the sheer awe-inspiring beauty of heavenly bodies and the scenes they create on earth – as well as the supreme skill of the planet’s inhabitants in capturing it.

The seventh year of the competition saw more than 2,700 images submitted by amateur and professional photographers from over 60 countries. “The quality of this year’s field meant there was some lively debate over the judging,” said Chris Bramley, BBC Sky At Night Magazine Editor

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MEGA MOON © Ethan Chappel

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and competition judge. Looking at the variety of magnificent skyscapes on display, this comes as no surprise. “Each and every category contained images of a jaw-dropping standard.”

The overall winner was a French photographer whose entry captures the dramatic effect of an astronomical event on the sublime, snow-clad terrain of the Sassendalen valley in Norway and the atmosphere above. “The total solar eclipse was one of the

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astronomical highlights of the year and Luc Jamet has captured it perfectly. I love the way that the icy landscape of Svalbard reflects and intensifies the evocative colours of the sky – colours that only occur during the few minutes of totality,” said Royal Observatory Public Astronomer Dr Marek Kukula, another judge.

The best of the exceptional photographs in each category will be on show in this stellar exhibition, which has free entry, until 26 June. Get there before it’s too late to see the International Space Station crossing the lunar surface at 30,000kph, noctilucent clouds over Sunderland, crepuscular rainbows, solar flares in close-up, the face of the moon in full blush and nebulae incubating stars.  Royal Observatory, Greenwich Blackheath Avenue, SE10 020 8858 4422; rmg.org

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COSTUME DRAMA Model and designer Heidi Klum has launched her own brand of swimwear.

Absolutely meets her Interview Pendle Harte

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eidi Klum is sitting under a spotlight in the Soho Hotel surrounded by several rails full of bikinis. She is in London – briefly – to launch Heidi Klum Swim, an extension of her Heidi Klum Intimates brand, and she is radiating enthusiasm. In fact she is simply radiating – her big smile, open face and winning charm make her instantly likeable. Not for Heidi the frosty princess manner. Her entourage, however, is a different story.

We have been firmly instructed not to veer the slightest bit away from the subject we are here to discuss, which is her new swimwear range.

Klum may be German by birth, and broadcast weekly on German television’s huge hit Germany’s Next Top Model, but she lives and works in LA and sounds almost entirely American, apart from occasional turns of phrase. When she says swimwear, she means bikinis – and by that she really means bikini bottoms,

because she herself has little interest in wearing a top part. But swimwear, as Klum discovered, is almost as technical as lingerie, which she has been designing for some time. ‘Yes, a bra is just like a phone!

There’s so much technology. Whether it’s a flexible underwire or a half underwire, there’s always a new invention. And the pads too. Did you know we make memory foam bras?’ So for the new swimwear collection, the technical details were just as important as the design. Starting with the hardwear, which Klum has strong opinions about: it mustn’t rust, or be too brash.

‘Nobody wants a huge H on their back!’ And the fabric has to be just right.

‘You need to make sure they don’t fall off or start getting weird when they’re wet. They all have to be tested.’

Klum is one of the world’s highest earning models. Despite having featured on the covers of several editions of Vogue and worked as a Victoria’s Secret Angel, she hasn’t forgotten that she started out as a catalogue model. ‘People used to say

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SUMMER EVENTS ON GREENWICH PENINSULA LIFT FESTIVAL Empathy Museum 11 Jun - 2 July 16

By Clare Patey, Peninsula Square NOWgallery.co.uk FREE LIFT FESTIVAL Human Library 25 Jun 16

By Clare Patey, Peninsula Square NOWgallery.co.uk FREE

Come and Make a Peninsula Brick The People’s Brick Company Something & Son — 24 Jun - 18 Sep 2016 This summer come and make your very own brick with The People’s Brick Company.

Dig clay from our quarry and stamp your initials in your brick.

In September the bricks will be fired and used to build a folly for the Peninsula.

RED HOOK CRITERIUM Greenwich Peninsula 9 Jul 16 The world famous bike race from Brooklyn is back in London – fast, exciting and exhilarating!

Redhookcrit.com FREE SUMMER JAZZ WEEKENDERS with Impresario Harry Christelis and Friends, 23 - 24, 30 - 31 Jul 16 Amphitheatre Greenwichpeninsula.co.uk FREE

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ARTS & CULTURE / PROFILE

I’d never be anything else, so when I got my first French Vogue cover it made me feel an inch taller.’ She counts working with photographer Peter Lindbergh among her career highs, and cites ‘jobs that make me overcome my fears’ as her favourites. ‘When I shoot Germany’s Next Top Model it’s a live show in an arena full of 15,000 people and I have to talk for three hours. It’s terrifying. I’m trying to have fun but I’m scared – we have people like Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga sitting on the sofa and I have to interview them and I have people shouting in my ear about commercial breaks, and millions of people watching at home.

It’s nerve-wracking.’ The show is filmed in LA, as a concession to Klum’s family commitments; she has four children at school there. ‘So I go to Germany and cast the girls, then I take them to Los Angeles and film it there and I’m home at the end of the day.’

Casting young models must be a tough job. Can she tell immediately who’s in and who’s out? ‘ Yes, you can see who’s got it. But even though there are so many beautiful girls, not all of them can perform in front of a camera or step into a role. You have to be able to perform.’

It’s a well-trodden path from modeling to designing, but Klum is careful not to design just with herself in mind. ‘If I did it would probably be just bottoms, not tops!

I mean I’m more of an itsy bity teeny weeny girl myself and my top comes off on the beach. I’m not a big fan of tan lines.

So I try to think about the girl who wants more coverage. I know that a lot of girls like push-up – I don’t like that, but I have to think about what other girls want to wear. And I have the hardest time with one-pieces, because I never wear those myself.’ With 2,000 stockists around the world, there are also the different markets to consider. ‘When you go to the

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beach in Australia it’s a very different look from anywhere else. Everyone’s in long sleeves and hats with flaps down the back – and then in St Barts everyone has hardly anything on.’

On the beach, of course, Klum wears her own designs – ‘I like the tropical, fun ones because I’m often on an island, shooting something’ – and off the beach, she likes to ‘have fun with fashion’.

Though as she admits, this means that ‘people sometimes hammer me for my choices. I wore a big Zac Posen gown to collect my Bambi award and I felt like Grace Kelly.’ But usually she likes to wear pieces by the Olsen twins – ‘they do a great job, they go to the fabric shows, just like how I do my stuff.’ ◆ Heidi Klum Swim is available at House of Fraser, John Lewis and online at Figleaves and ASOS as well as at select boutiques nationwide. Prices range from £43-£145

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ABOUT TOWN

Everything Greenwich has to offer this summer, from culture to cuisine Wo r d s c at h e r i n e h a l e s

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here are few places in London as idyllic on a sunny summer afternoon as Greenwich. Known for the National Maritime Museum, the Cutty Sark and the Royal Observatory as well as the recently developed Greenwich Peninsula, there is plenty to keep visitors occupied.

Historic maritime museums and landmarks aside, Greenwich has an impressive cultural offering including the fantastic Greenwich Theatre and the relatively new NOW Gallery, located on the Peninsula. Since opening its doors, the gallery has championed exciting artists from a multitude of different backgrounds and disciplines including burgeoning fashion designer Phoebe

English and electrifying sculptor Alex Chinneck. This summer, public art is at the forefront of their efforts to “embed public art into the fabric of the Peninsula as it develops”. The programme will consist of a series of exhibitions, innovative installations, interactive events, music performances and film screenings, most of which will be free to the public. One such exhibition will be The People’s Brick Company by Something and Sons, starting on 24 June, where visitors will be able to make their mark on London by digging up clay that will then be marked with their initials and displayed at the gallery before being fired in a kiln and built into a permanent folly on the Peninsula.

After a morning of art and amateur architecture, visitors looking for sustenance can mosey on over to the

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Greenwich Tavern, a stunning, threefloored eatery boasting beautiful surroundings and chic interior decor. The menu is a fabulous blend of pub classics and sophisticated seasonal fare with excellent vegetarian options like quinoa salad, tender-stem broccoli, butternut squash and vine ripped tomatoes in harissa oil. A stone’s throw from the Royal Park, it is the perfect place for a long, leisurely lunch as well as being a fantastic venue for special occasions such as weddings and birthdays.

Those looking to celebrate their big day on a slightly grander scale need look no further than Devonport House; set in the stunning grounds of Greenwich’s World Heritage Site, they offer the perfect backdrop for a bride and groom as well as offering services to take care of every detail. Anyone who needs convincing need only stop in for a cocktail.

So, for those visiting this summer, straddling the meridian, staring at the stars or boarding the Cutty Sark are not the only options for enjoying Greenwich to the fullest. 

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GEEK CHIC Gucci's pre-fall 2016 campaign reunites fashion photographer Glen Luchford and creative director Alessandro Michele for a whimsical vision of a geek-chic meets flora-and-fauna wonderland. gucci.com

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ew luxury London fashion house Bonessi Ballerinas has been shortlisted for Best New Business at this year’s Drapers Footwear Awards. Bonessi is the epitome of luxury, dedicated to designing unique footwear unrivalled in style, comfort and quality and is honored to be recognised at this prestigious award.

Bonessi Ballerinas was founded by Alix Bonessi and launched last year; the ballerinas reflect the individuality of the designer, each design named after the team of people who were behind their creation. These shoes go beyond appearances, offering the signature cushioned Bonessi inner sole in each pair.

After years of researching and analysing the anatomy of the foot, Alix and his team created the perfect inner sole that curves around the heel and arches of the feet, making them the ideal office-to-party staple.

The Drapers Footwear Awards is the footwear industry must-attend event for the footwear industry, shining a light on the key movers in the field. Bonessi has been shortlisted in the Best New Business category, sponsored by Gabor. Winners will be announced on 30 June at a glamorous ceremony at the Hilton in Park Lane. u ● Bonessi Ballerinas bonessiballerinas.com

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Clutching Success Nathalie Trad

Accessories designer Nathalie Trad makes sculptural objects d’art that you won’t find anywhere else. Inspired by nature and architecture, the box bags are handmade from natural materials such as mother of pearl. We predict Nathalie’s clutches will be future collector’s pieces, so invest now. nathalietrad.com

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8 of the best

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WHITE HOT

Johanna Oritz

Everybody's talking about Columbian designer Johanna Oritz, whose trademark Latino silhouettes always accentuate the shoulders and waist.

The SS16 collection boasts bold prints, voluminous ruffles and dramatic flourishes. net-a-porter.com

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BAGS OF ROOM Givenchy

Roomy in size and complete with a separate zipped pouch inside, this Givenchy tote will hold all of your essentials. The geometric monochrome print is a chic update on the classic shopper bag.

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SHAKE YOUR POM POMS Aquazurra

Pom Poms are a huge trend this summer. Show off your new pedicure with these Carrie Bradshaw-worthy sandals that will add a fun focal point to any outfit.

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Summer style doesn’t have to be all about florals; this stunning Ilse Jacobsen top features elegant paisley embellishments in bright pinks and oranges in a lightweight, breezy fabric and loose fit. £55; The Dulwich Trader, 9-11 Croxted Road, West Dulwich, SE21 8SZ, 020 8761 3457; rigbyandmac.xom

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01. GLOBAL BABE 'Strong' sun hat £70; beachflamingo.com 02. THE ROW Silk-blend palazzo trousers £2,160; farfetch.com 03. RACIL Wool & diamante tuxedo jacket £1,140; avenue32.com 04. ELLERY ‘Cyril’ cotton top £490; brownsfashion.com 05. SATURINO 'Mercury 2' acetate sunglasses £155; saturinoeyewear.com 06. ADIDAS ORIGINALS 'Court Vantage' perforated leather trainers £80; net-a-porter.com 07. GIVENCHY Tweed peplum waistcoat £2,670; farfetch.com 08. HILLIER BARTLEY 'Tasselled Collar Box' ostrich leather bag £1,690; mytheresa.com

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Petal POWER Flourish throughout this summer’s social calendar with the prettiest florals P h o t o g ra p h e r Ja m e s Lu c a s Fa s h i o n Ed i t o r C h a r lot t e A ds e t t

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Embellished tulle gown, ÂŁ275 Needle & Thread at net-a-porter.com 18t gold and diamond cross earrings, ÂŁ1,117 Stone Paris Gold studs and ring earrings from a selection at Dinny Hall Rings from a selection at Alexia Jordan and Annina Vogel Silk flowers by Philippa Craddock

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Silk ‘Tatiana’ maxi dress, £1,450 Vilshenko at net-a-porter.com 18t gold and diamond cross earrings, £1,117 & £797 both Stone Paris Gold studs and ring earrings from a selection at Dinny Hall Rings from a selection at Alexia Jordan and Annina Vogel Silk flowers by Philippa Craddock

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Silk organza dress, £910 Zimmermann 18t gold and diamond cross earrings, £1,117 & £797 both Stone Paris Gold chain bracelet (on left hand), £1,500 Annina Vogel Gold bangle (on right hand) £2,512 Kamushki Rings from a selection at Alexia Jordan and Annina Vogel Silk floral fabric available at Joel & Son Fabrics

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Chiffon maxi dress, £1,200 Zimmermann 18t gold and diamond cross earrings, £1,117 & £797 both Stone Paris Rings from a selection at Alexia Jordan and Annina Vogel Silk flowers by Philippa Craddock

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Devoré-chiffon ‘Alberta’ dress, £1,395 Preen at net-a-porter.com 18t gold and diamond cross earrings, £1,117 & £797 both Stone Paris 14kt gold & diamond ‘Apple Seed’ ear cuff, £,1,190 Bee Goddess Rings from a selection at Alexia Jordan and Annina Vogel Leather & pearl ‘Giulietta’ shoes, £495 Bionda Castana Silk flowers by Philippa Craddock

Fashion editor and shoot producer Charlotte Adsett Photographer James Lucas Model Emily Steel at Storm Make-up Sarah Mierau at Soho Management using YSL Hair Maria Galati, director at Taylor Taylor London using EGO Professional Tools Fashion assisted by Eva-Maria Saunter and Yvette Murrell Shot on location at The Admiral's House at the Old Royal Naval Collage in Greenwich. For wedding and event hire call 020 7392 3998, itavenues.co.uk Many thanks to Philippa Craddock for providing luxury flowers philippacraddock.com and to Joel & Son Fabrics for the couture silk fabric joelandsonfabrics.co.uk both used throughout the shoot.

Stockists: alexiajordanjewellery.com anninavogel.co.uk beegoddess.com biondacastana.com dinnyhall.com net-a-porter.com stoneparis.com zimmermannwear.com

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OTIS BATTERBEE

Colonia Sandalo, £176; harrods.com

FASHION / FATHER’S DAY GIFTS

Luxury Gift Set, £180; otisbatterbee.com

BOWMORE

12 year old single malt scotch whisky, £34.15; selfridges.com

EYEVAN

Square-Frame Tortoiseshell Acetate And Metal Sunglasses, £325; mrporter.com

MASTER AND DYNAMIC

Mh40 over-ear headphones, £319.99; selfridges.com

BARBOUR

B.Intl Wax Windcheater Jacket, £219; barbour.com

MEN ROCK

The Blade Shunner, £29.95; notonthehighstreet.com

FOR FATHER

BURBERRY PRORSUM Burrow crosshatchleather briefcase, £1,350; matchesfashion.com

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Day and Night Serum, £72 & £76; fortnumandmason.com

PATEK PHILIPPE

Ref 5170R, Gentleman’s rose Chronograph strap watch £53,320; patek.com

Our pick of the very best gifts to spoil your dad rotten B y C at h e r i n e h a l e s

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Bastien Boots,€365; farfetch.com

LEFF AMSTERDAM

Tube steel speaker, £120; matchesfashion.com

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SUMMER LOVIN’ Known as an advocate of natural beauty, Bobbi Brown’s new summer collection, Beach Nudes, will provide you with all the golden, bronzed and pink shades you need to achieve the perfect sun-kissed glow. bobbibrowncosmetics.com

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Here comes the sun and with it our suggestions for ultimate summer wedding beauty W o r d s C AT H E R I N E H A L E S

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aving suffered from a painful back I headed down to The London Wellness Centre at London Bridge and I’m so glad I did.

After an in-depth conversation with Oliver Eccles, I developed an understanding how my body works. He helped to assess why my problems arise and how I can have them treated and to avoid future discomfort.

Often areas distant from the pain site can cause imbalance, dysfunction or injury. I had all my joints and muscles tested for restriction or over-tightness, as well as for strength, range of motion and speed of muscle engagement. This gave information as to which areas in my body bear the brunt of all my stress and which areas are not pulling their weight (so to speak). All of that is to determine if actual damage is still going on (usually the case if there is pain) or whether an old injury is still resulting in a poor motor pattern. Chiropractic treatment consists of adjusting muscle and joints, either in your spine or in an extremity (arms/legs), muscle release, sometimes dry needling/acupuncture or simply pelvic. After having my posture assessed and doing some manipulation excerises, I left feeling much more mobile and my general wellbeing has improved tenfold.

I look forward to a return visit. u ● THE LONDON WELLNESS CENTRE 020 7531 4444 info@thisislondonwellness.com thisislondonwellness.com

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Ace of Base Shiseido

This oil-free foundation from Shiseido is the answer to all your summer skin dilemmas. Long-lasting and shine resistant, the smart formula provides a natural matte finish with a silky feel and medium, buildable coverage to hide any blemishes or unevenness from the heat. Search their collection of 16 shades for your perfect match now. £32; shiseido.co.uk

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Stockholm-based fragrance house BYREDO has teamed up with Oliver Peoples, purveyors of handcrafted sunglasses and frames, to create a perfume and pair of specs that capture the idea of ’synaesthesia’. Finally, you can match your sunnies to your scent.

Box set £400; byredo.com, oliverpeoples.com

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SHAKE IT UP Laura Mercier

Shed the subtle hues and tasteful nudes of spring and embrace the shocking pinks and brazen bronzes of summer with Laura Mercier’s new Cocktails A Saint Tropez collection.

The Bronzed Butter Face and Body Veil in Gold Lust in particular is a must-have.

From £25; lauramercier.com

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YOU GOJI, GIRL Lancôme

Énergie de Vie, the new collection from Lancôme, is designed to give your skin a dose of vitality. Combining a light, liquid texture with Goji Berry extract and Lemon Balm oil, the range promises a dewy, well-rested complexion – even if you were up past your bed time.

From £28; lancome.co.uk

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GUT FEELING The Beauty Chef

As we all know, true beauty comes from within. Australian brand The Beauty Chef have taken this idea literally and gone on to produce all kinds of potions and powders to aid digestion and create beneficial bacteria in the gut.

From £29; selfridges.com

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01. CLINIQUE FACE CREAM SPF30, £18; clinique.co.uk • 02. CLARINS SUN WRINKLE CONTROL CREAM FOR FACE HIGH PROTECTION UVB/UVA 30, £20; clarins.co.uk • 03. DERMALOGICA PROTECTION 50 SPORT SPF50, £30.50; liberty.co.uk • 04. SHISEIDO EXPERT SUN AGEING PROTECTION CREAM PLUS SPF50+, £30; harrods.com • 05. LA PRAIRIE CELLULAR SWISS UV PROTECTION VEIL SPF, £125; laprairie.com • 06. LA ROCHE-POSAY ANTHELIOS XL SPF50+ ULTRA LIGHT FLUID, £16.50; escentual.com • 07. LAVERA ORGANIC SUN SPRAY SPF20, £13.94; pravera.co.uk • 08. HAWAIIAN TROPIC SILK HYDRATION AIR SOFT SPF30, £18; hawaiiantropicshop.co.uk

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Summer Nights Our resident perfume expert presents exotic scents to give your home a faraway feeling 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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s we move into summer we start to think of sultry nights, of far-flung destinations where scent hangs heavy in the still air or a warm breeze blows across a balcony, bringing with it the notes of exotic night blooming flowers. These potent perfumes elude those living in London, however, there are ways we can bring the authentic, alluring aromas of summer into our urban lives.

Fornasetti's La Notte Di Capri [1] candle is natural vegetable wax hand-poured into a ceramic vessel featuring the island's softly moonlit buildings. Top notes of lemon, bergamot, mandarin, galbanum blend beautifully around a heart of pine sap and samphire, that sits on a base of elegant cistus labdanum, iodine and ambergris. You can almost hear the waves breaking on the rocks below.

Frédéric Malle’s Perfume Guns [2] were originally designed to diffuse his own scents in luxury hotels. Frédéric Malle loved them so much that he started using them in his home. They are an efficient way to maintain a scented environment, the fragrance collecting in carpets and curtains. Created

by Dominique Ropion and using Headspace analysis, a very modern technology that captures and reproduces the molecular scents of nature, Un Gardenia la Nuit reproduces perfectly the almost carnal smell of the eponymous 4 flower. Lose yourself in the milky, spicy, fruity flower but also fresh and green smell that gardenias exude on a summer night. The Tropical Gardenia [3] candle by gorgeous Australian brand Cocolux, combines intoxicating gardenia in super-

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JASMINE is a scent that is INDELIBLY LINKED with PASSION ecological coconut wax in an immaculately presented copper vessel.

Jasmine is a scent that is indelibly linked with passion, a sweet narcotic flower that’s fragrance intensifies at night to attracts the moths that pollinate to its moonlightreflecting white flowers. For many years, due to the rarity of its ingredients, Joy by Jean Patou [4] enjoyed the reputation of being the world’s most expensive perfume. In this iconic scent that was first released in 1929, Rose de Mai and Jasmine from Grasse mix with Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, anchored by a light sandalwood base. Rose

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Centifolia and Jasmine de Grasse are nurtured in the house’s own fields and flowers are plucked by hand at dawn during the months of May and September when the blooms are at their finest. With Alter by Sammarco [5], the perfumer Giovanni Sammarco accentuates the sensual nature of jasmine by pairing it with rose and incense in order to fully reveal the seductive quality of jasmine sambac.

Native to Italy, Giovanni Sammarco is a perfume maker who resides in Switzerland due to his love for the country and his love for perfume making. All of his perfumes are 100% hand-made and all raw materials and ingredients used are carefully chosen

by Sammarco himself.

The tuberose is a tropical night blooming plant that is renowned for its heady, almost aphrodisiacal, scent. Hiram Green is a master of natural perfume making, his collection is perfectly conceived and masterfully executed.

Moon Bloom [6] is the scent of seduction; the rich, creamy aroma of tuberose absolute.

This scent is also perfectly captured in the beautiful Mademoiselle de La Vallière candle

by Cire Trudon, a most for the side table as a precursor to a night of passion. Just as appropriate for such an occasion, is the brand new lingerie perfume from Lebanese perfumers; IDEO Parfumeurs. TubereuseMexique is a triumphant rendering of a sensual scent that can be secretly and intimately worn and discovered. 5

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ABSOLUTELY / PROMOTION up to 12 months so your skin will keep on improving with results lasting up to five years.

Is the procedure painful?

Most of our patients just feel a tingling sensation, with no real pain.

Who is the ideal candidate for NovaLift?

The procedure is suitable for both men and women who have started to see a change in the elasticity and firmness of their skin, but want a non-surgical approach to rejuvenation with natural-looking results. In clinical trials 90% of patients saw visible lifting as a result of the ultrasound.

Is the NovaLift a replacement for a surgical facelift?

Although the results will not be as dramatic as with a surgical facelift, it’s pain-free, gives immediate results so patients leave looking radiant and rejuvenated, and because there’s no downtime no-one will know you’ve had anything done. Plus the effects get better and better with time – it’s like turning back the clock on ageing!

SAVING FACE

The ultimate technology in non-surgical facelifts exclusively at Nova MediSpa, Greenwich

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ovaLift is the revolutionary no surgery facelift that gives instant results. It’s a totally non-invasive alternative to surgical treatment and uses the latest state-of-theart technology to achieve incredible results – instantly. We visited Nova MediSpa to meet the well known Dr. Karen Orempuller leading practitioner.

Can you really get a facelift with no surgery?

Yes, the NovaLift really does work and the results are amazing and virtually immediate, with no downtime following the treatment.

You can pop into our clinic, then go straight back to work, or lunch or shopping!

So, what is NovaLift?

NovaLift uses the latest technology in High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) to lift,

firm and tone. The procedure has been tried, tested and constantly evolved and improved to the state-of-the-art system we have at the Nova Clinic. It has thousands of successful clinical treatments to prove both its safety and its effectiveness.

How does the HIFU work?

During the procedure focused, high intensity ultrasound energy stimulates the deep structural support layers of the skin, including those typically addressed in a surgical facelift. Crucially, however, the surface of the skin is not disturbed at all. The ultrasound energy stimulates the growth of new collagen, to gradually strengthen, lift and tone skin from within. Results are usually immediate and the skin may appear tighter and firmer right away. But the great part is that once stimulated the treated areas will continue to produce fresh collagen for anything

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Finally tell us a little about Nova Aesthetic Clinic in Greenwich We are really proud of our clinic in Greenwich. We have a fantastic spot just across from the DLR, with views of the Cutty Sark, and our light-filled Grade II listed building provides a luxurious environment for our fabulous range of treatments. We have the latest technology in non-invasive fat reduction, and we also offer Mesotherapy, wrinkle smoothing, Juvederm fillers and of course Botulinum Toxin, bespoke facials, non invasive LPG and fat freeze body sculpting laser treatments – including the popular laser hair removal with Cynesure Elite, the gold standard for real permanent hair removal – and even cosmetic surgery consultations with world renowned Professor Baruffaldi Preis. Our team of senior therapists has been handpicked from some of the best practitioners in the UK and Europe and we offer complimentary consultations.  Book your complimentary consultation now College Approach, Greenwich SE10 9HY 0208 293 1070; info@novaclinic.co.uk Like on Facebook: facebook.com/ novaclinicgreenwich

Dr. Karen Orempuller is a respected, Allergan trained doctor known throughout South East London and beyond. She also practices in the Harley Street clinic where she often treats well known or VIP clients.

020 8293 1070, novaclinic.com

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PRET-A-PORTEA This season’s Pret-a-Portea at the Berkeley takes inspiration from an array of distinguished fashion designers. Balmain’s bright orange flame like dress as a peach posset with grenadine jelly topped with soft meringue, while embracing the neon pinks, yellows and blues of Christopher Kane’s playful asymmetric shift dress is a yuzu and pineapple compote. £45 per person including champagne; the-berkeley.co.uk

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8 of the best

HAMPERS TOM’S KITCHEN

Deli Picnics for Two, £25; tomskitchen.co.uk

CONFIDENTIAL South East London’s food news and delicious things to see you through June Wo r d s P E A R L B OY D

KUPP

Picnic Bag, £30; kupp.co

THE MOUNT STREET DELI Picnic lunch for two, £45; themountstreetdeli.co.uk

NOBU

Deluxe Bento Box, £49.50; noburestaurants.com

FORTNUM & MASON

The Banquet, £275; fortnumandmason.com

CARLUCCIO’S

Picnics made to order, Prices vary; carluccios.com

PAUL

Les Pique-Niques, £20; paul-uk.com

Brunch Bunch OXBO B ankside ALBION

Picnic Hamper, £160; albioncaff.co.uk

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After the success of their Bottomless Sunday Roasts, on the 21st May OXBO Bankside will launch their first Bottomless Brunch.

Guests can expect an extensive choice of fresh market salads, fish, meat and vegetarian dishes, served from the chef’s Traders Tables, where brunchers are invited to help themselves to as many of the starters and desserts as they fancy. oxbobankside.co.uk

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GOLDEN YEARS Godiva

The Gold Collection contains eight of Godiva’s most precious and iconic chocolates alongside a brand new fresh and fragrant rose and raspberry-flavoured piece.

Talented Belgian artist Oli B was commissioned to work his artistic magic on Godiva’s iconic gold box.

18 pieces, £28 godiva.co.uk

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PARK LIFE Fo o d i e s Fe s t i v a l

Foodies Festival comes to Blackheath 8th - 10th July, bringing with it a lip-smacking line-up of foodie fun and the South heats of the British Street Food Awards. Among the celebrity chefs are Rosemary Shrager, Dominic Teague and Adam Simmonds and festival-goer favourite The Drinks Theatre will be back in full force. foodiesfestival.com

THE TEMPEST C r e a t e d b y T H E FA B L E ◆

INGREDIENTS

½ Plum • 1 Fig • 1 Pinch Ground Black Pepper 5ml Balsamic Vinegar • 20ml Port • 10ml Maple Syrup • 40ml Courvoisier ◆

METHOD

Add plum, fig, ground black pepper and balsamic vinegar in to a Boston glass and muddle. Add all other ingredients with cubed ice and shake until frosted, taste and adjust.

Single strain into a rocks glass with cubed ice, garnish and serve.

BEST OF BOTH Trufflesecco

FIZZ

Prosecco and truffles; on their own, perfectly nice but together? You’ve got yourself a party. Trufflesecco in Camden is the city’s first eatery dedicated to these decadent Italian exports and features a carefully curated, truffleinfused menu and prosecco-centered cocktail list. I’ll drink to that. trufflesecco.com

of the Month

escribed as the perfect champagne for spring thanks to its fresh taste, seductive aromas and minerality, BillecartSalmon's Extra Brut NV pairs well with seafood and anything citrussy.

This is the family-run champagne house's first bottle to have no sugar added to the dosage and it's a winning composition with great golden colour and lovely soft yet energetic bubbles. ◆ D

SAY CHEESE Le Rustique

As you can see from our hampers round-up, we here at Absolutely are all for a spot of al fresco dining. If you decide to pack your own picnic we recommend a crusty loaf of bread, some crudités, antipasti and, of course, some Le Rustique. Slather the brie on bread or dip the crudités in the camembert, however you eat it it’s always delicious. ocado.com

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Champagne Billecart-Salmon Extra Brut, £48; bbr.com

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POTATO BONDA BURGERS Serves 4 ave you been to Mumbai, but never had a vada pao? If so, H you haven’t lived. The local trains in Mumbai are the lifeline of the city and this ever-popular street back is the fuel of its people.

Spicy vegetable or potato bombs served in soft rolls, spiked with fresh green and tangy tomato ketchup, this makes a great change for the meaty burgers were used to.

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I n g r e d i e nt s • 2 tablespoons of vegetable or corn oil • 1 teaspoon on mustard seeds • ½ teaspoon white urad lentils • 4 green chillies, chopped • 2.5cm piece of the ginger, peeled and chopped • 10 curry leaves • 2 red onions, sliced • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric • 3 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled and grated (approximately 400-500g grated weight) • Juice of ½ lemon 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves • 1 teaspoon salt • Vegetable oil, for deep frying For the batter: • 100g gram flour • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric • ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder • ½ teaspoon salt • A pinch of carom seeds • 150ml water • ¼ teaspoon ginger and garlic paste

Good Taste As Taste of London returns, we pick some of the festival’s best al fresco recipes

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To serve: • 4 burger buns • 50g slated butter • 6 tablespoons green coriander chutney • ½ cucumber, sliced • 2 tomatoes, sliced • ¼ iceberg lettuce • 4 tablespoons tomato ketchup M e th o D 1 To make the bonda mix, heat the oil in a heavy-based pan over a high heat.

When it is hot, add the mustard seeds, urad dal, green chillies, ginger, curry leaves and onions. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, then add turmeric and mix well for 1 minute.

2 Add the grated potatoes, reduce the heat to low and stir well for 5 minutes, then add the lemon juice and coriander

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minutes or until completely wilted, then run under cold water. Once cold, squeeze out all the water. Chop finely and set aside.

Slice the burger bus in half and spread with butter. Heat a pan and sear the cut sides of the buns.

In a saucepan, heat the milk and the stock together. In another saucepan, melt the butter over a medium heat, add the flour and cook for 2–3 minutes. When the mixture starts to turn brown, begin adding the milk and stock very slowly until you get a really silky-smooth mix. This will take approximately 10 minutes.

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4 To make the batter, simply whisk all the ingredients together.

5 Heat the oil in a wok or in a deep-fat fryer to 170°c. Dip the shaped potato patties in the chickpea batter and deep fry for 2-3 minutes until golden in colour.

Remove and drain on kitchen paper.

6 Spread the chutney on the bottom half of the bun, arrange the cucumber, tomato and lettuce on top and add the potato patties. Cover with the top of the bun and serve with more green coriander chutney and tomato ketchup on the side. 

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wrap) over the top. Cool down in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours.

5 Put some oil in the palm of your hand and roll the mixture into 30 g (1 oz) balls.

If they are a little soft, pop them on a tray in the freezer to firm up for 30 minutes.

6 Place the beaten egg and the breadcrumbs into two separate bowls.

Dip the croquetas first into the beaten egg and then into the breadcrumbs.

3 Add the cheese to the mixture slowly, then add the spinach and stir constantly until it is well combined. Season with salt, pepper and a grating of nutmeg.

7 Heat the oil to 180°C (350°F) and fry the croquetas for around 2 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels, then eat straight away. 

Spread the mixture onto a shallow tray and press a sheet of cling film (plastic

Recipe taken from BASQUE: Spanish Recipes from San Sebastián and beyond by José Pizarro (Hardie Grant, £25.00)

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Recipe from Vivek Singh at the Cinammon Club.

SPINACH & GOAT’S CHEESE CROQUETAS Makes 3 2–3 4 croqueta s roquetas, croquetas, croquetas. Many people tell C me that they make a beeline to Spanish restaurants for the croquetas and the tortilla, and we are very proud of ours. This is one of the most popular flavours at the restaurant; they are so creamy and moreish. You can freeze them ahead of time, and then just defrost before frying.

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I n g r e d i e nt s • 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) baby leaf spinach • 400 ml (13 fl oz) full-fat (whole) milk • 100 ml (3½ fl oz) strong fresh vegetable stock • 80g (3 oz) butter • 125 g (4 oz) plain (all-purpose) flour • 80 g (3 oz) goat’s cheese, crumbled • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper • freshly grated nutmeg • 2 large free-range eggs, beaten • 125 g (4 oz) dry breadcrumbs • olive oil for deep-frying M e th o d 1 Heat a large frying pan over a medium-high heat and add the spinach with a tiny splash of water. Cook for 3–4

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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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FOOD & DRINK / RECIPES • 1/3 cup organic plain yoghurt • 10 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped For the marinade • ¼ of a bunch of fresh coriander • ¼ of a bunch of fresh mint • a large pinch of fresh parsley • 2 jalapeño chillies • a 5mm piece of fresh ginger • grated zest of ¼ of a lemon • ½ teaspoon ground coriander • ½ teaspoon ground cumin • seeds from 2 cardamom pods • approximately 50ml olive oil 1 For the lamb marinade, place all the ingredients except the olive oil in a food processor and pulse, adding the oil in small quantities at a time, until a pestolike paste is formed. Massage the paste into the lamb cutlets and let marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

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3 Heat a griddle pan and when hot, add the whole aubergine and char all over until almost burned.

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Place the flesh in a food processor and add the garlic, cumin, thyme (leaves only), salt and pepper. Blitz until smooth, then transfer the mixture to a saucepan and cook over very low heat for a further 30 minutes, or until dried out a little.

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6 Take the cutlets out of the marinade and season them. Cook them in a griddle pan over medium heat or on a bbq for approximately 3 minutes on each side.

Serve with the smoky aubergine puree and a dollop of mint yoghurt. 

Recipe take from Duck & Waffle: Recipes and stories by Daniel Doherty, published by Mitchell Beazley, £25, octopusbooks.co.uk

Serves 4 fter testing various marinades for lamb and mutton, Adi, one A of our managers, described what we came up with as “Hara bhara,” which translates as “fresh and green” in Hindi. I love that description, so we called it that on the menu. It’s a very herby marinade with a subtle spice that works really well with the smoky aubergine and is nicely cut by the yoghurt.

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Of the nearly 250 rooms on offer, 31 are suites and 42 are Club Level rooms but the real jewels in The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain’s crown are the 23 stunning seafront villas.

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After wandering around for a good fifteen minutes, fiddling with airconditioning settings and leaping onto one of the softest beds I have ever encountered, I finally turn my attention to the view. From some parts of the resort, guests can see the Arabian Gulf; from our villa we are treated to a fabulous, unrestricted view of picturesque Manama Bay. The most striking characteristic of the villas, however is their tranquillity.

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waters of the lagoon at any time is a luxury that cannot be overstated and one that is valued highly by visitors to The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain. When I am finally able to tear myself away from the villa, I start to explore the resort. Aside from the lovely decor and the many restaurants (which I will expand on later), I am drawn to The Ritz-Carlton Spa. A reason to stay all on its own, the spa is a haven offering relaxing treatments and signature products to leave guests refreshed and restored. I am particularly impressed by the thalassotherapy pool, a large, warm, mineral-rich pool with hydrotherapy jets to ease away aches and pains, allowing visitors to emerge revitalised and oh-sorelaxed. There is also the usual spa offering of massages and beauty treatments but all with that specific Ritz-Carlton finish that seems to add a sheen of luxury and of going the extra mile. For anyone wishing to exert a little energy, there is a fully stocked gym and also beachfront tennis courts and an air-conditioned indoor squash court. I am even able to indulge in a little retail therapy in the shopping arcade as I wander.

Having worked up an appetite, I have a serious decision to make; The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain has a veritable smorgasbord of restaurants and bars on offer and all sound irresistible. La Med lays on a fabulously lavish buffet, while The Gourmet Lounge specialises in Old World classics with decor inspired by La Belle Epoque - a truly regal dining experience. If you’re looking for something a little more exotic then Nirvana is for you; Executive Chef Mahipal Singh creates tantalising dishes complemented by the rich, sultry decor all set to the live music of the ‘Santoor’. Primavera serves up excellent Italian while Plums is the place

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to go for a really good steak. Lighter bites are available from La Plage, the resort’s poolside restaurant (perfect for a lazy lunch with plenty of wine) and from Thai Lounge.

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fashion and interiors industries that I see a real crossover in my work. I imagine that a woman who buys one of my dresses also wants a fabulous sofa or wallpaper and it’s this 360 degree lifestyle approach that I love most.

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See www.isi.net.

Packed full of news, views and on-trend lifestyle content, Absolutely Mama is firmly focused on what mums really think, feel, want and need.

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SMALL TALK A tote to tout, hip kids’ shoes and more Scandi cool

MYTHS & LEGENDS Sydenham School

A 28-strong contingent of Year 10s had an illuminating day in Cambridge this month. The day had a distinct Classics focus, including a tour of the University’s Classics Faculty’s gallery of 19th Century reproduction Greek and Roman sculptures.

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Stage 3 girls have won the prestigious annual Salters’ Chemistry Festival, following an exciting day of hands-on chemistry at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).

They beat off stiff competition from 16 other school teams.

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avid Tazzyman’s vision of ‘Truth’ is a curious grey creature resembling a Barbara Hepworth sculpture that accompanies Arthur and suffers all sorts of indignities as a result of the lad’s attempts to avoid responsibility for his actions.

The tale, by award-winning Tim Hopgood, is a simple one with Arthur finally realising the benefits of telling the truth, but along the way there are encounters with princesses, aliens and giant robots while poor ‘Truth’ is stretched, pulled, disguised and covered up. The book is a hoot – honestly! 

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Pressure Drop Parents – leave those kids alone.

At exam time, it’s best if we stay out of the way W o r d s A M a n d a C o n s ta n c e

I

t’s exam period. A testing time for pupils and parents alike. But the one thing our children don’t need is any more pressure from us.

Britain’s top private schools have reported an alarming rise in exam stress among pupils over the past five years — much of it caused by pressure from anxious parents.

According to a survey by the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC), which represents the country’s most famous schools including Eton, Harrow and Westminster, 56% of heads polled said that pressure from home to get high grades was the biggest cause of exam-related stress. Nearly all head teachers (97%) said they were now asking parents into advice sessions and offering parenting classes on how to deal with the issue amid concerns that youngsters are buckling under the pressure.

“Today’s teenagers are increasingly overwhelmed by the pressures they feel to succeed in life. There is no doubt that we — parents, teachers, friends — must come to their assistance,” Chris King, headmaster of Leicester Grammar School Trust and chairman of the HMC. “Parents — and I am one of them — need to keep a sense of perspective and try not to transmit our anxieties onto our children.

The survey reveals that more than three quarters of schools are calling in therapists and all are offering counselling within school. Three-quarters offer mindfulness sessions and nearly half have laid on yoga classes. At Queen Anne’s, an independent girls’ boarding school in Caversham, Berkshire, pupils have been attending de-stressing workshops for the past year– and their grades in their mock

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More than three QUARTERS of schools are CALLING IN THERAPISTS

GCSEs have gone up by up to two grades as a result.

Pupils have been taught techniques such as deep breathing to calm themselves as well as learning how proper revision and planning can reduce the risk of panic during an exam.

“Parents often inadvertently make their children more stressed,” says headmistress Julia Harrington. “They need a certain amount of stress to do well, but too much turns into anxiety, which floods the brain and makes them feel hopeless.”

So what can parents do to help?

Don’t take over. The most common complaint from teenagers, says Eileen Tracy, author of The Student’s Guide to Exam Success, is that parents – mainly mothers – are too involved and this makes them anxious and fearful of disappointing them. Be a non-intrusive, supportive

presence. Offer tea, toast and sympathy.

Don’t nag them. Even seemingly anodyne comments can be corrosive.

“Every time a stressed-out mother says, ‘Shouldn’t you be revising?’ the student gets a shot of adrenaline, which doesn’t make them want to work,” says Tracy.

Avoid barbed comments. (“What, on instagram again?”), says Janey Downshire, from Teenagers Translated. Pass the responsibility back to them. “I tell my children that I don’t want them to regret not working hard enough.

Ask what they would like from you.

Be specific when you offer help. “Tell me three things I can do for you,” says Dr Carina Eriksen, a consultant psychologist who works in schools. “That way you are promoting a collaborative approach.”

Don’t banish them to their bedroom for hours. Let them come home from school, let off steam and eat something nutritious. “Never believe a teenager until they’ve recharged their blood sugar levels,” advises Bernard Trafford, headmaster of the Royal Grammar School in Newcastle. He encourages his pupils to work for no more than an hour at a time.

After this, “they need to move, stretch their legs, have a drink”. Following a few hours revising, they need fresh air: “Healthy mind in healthy body” is more important than ever at this time.

Don’t ban them from the computer, says Harrington. “They might not be working but the chances are they are. The exam system has changed a lot — there is much more analysis and deep thinking now rather than rote learning of facts.”

Don’t tell them their future depends on this exam. “It’s a parent’s job to give the wider picture: life doesn’t hang on any exam,” says Tracy. 

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PH: How did the collaboration with Duresta come about?

MW: Duresta is a brilliant brand based in the UK, making all its furniture by hand. I’m drawn to brands which value craftsmanship and quality and they certainly do that. Making my first line of furniture with them has been a passion project which I’ve loved. It’s been a real journey to see these pieces come to life over the past year and I’m thrilled with the results as they really reflect my brand’s DNA. Now, the difficult thing for me is to edit which pieces I want to have in my own home.

PH: What did you learn from it?

MW: I learnt so much. It’s always fascinating to step out of your comfort zone and pick up new skills and work on different projects. I totally underestimated the time, patience and craftsmanship of each and every piece until I visited the Duresta factory in Long Eaton and saw for myself what a labour of love the entire process is.

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PH: What will your next fashion collection look like?

MW: The next fashion collection will drop on my website in May. It’s a fresh collection of separates for the ‘see now, buy now, wear now’ consumer. We have built a new fashion and lifestyle platform with products available on our site.

PH: Are any other interior projects or collaborations in the pipeline?

MW: I’ve just launched a collection of stationery and am soon to launch sportswear in May, followed by a designer colouring book by the end of the year and I then have my eye on childrenswear and china.  Matthew Williamson for Duresta is available at Harrods

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Excellent and outstanding: 58 times!

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.

See www.isi.net.

Packed full of news, views and on-trend lifestyle content, Absolutely Mama is firmly focused on what mums really think, feel, want and need.

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.

Download the Mama app from iTunes now and subscribe to receive every issue in digital form before it hits the shops

Main entry at 2+, 3+ and 4+.

We look forward to meeting you!

W www.hernehillschool.co.uk.

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TOTES AMAZE Darling Clementine This is one tote you’ll want to tout about. Sporting a sweet cat-andhat design by the clever folk at Darling Clementine, it’s most definitely on our summer wishlist. £10; ifeelsmug.com

THE TRUTH ACCORDING TO ARTHUR

By TIM HOPGOOD AND D AV I D TA Z Z Y M A N

SMALL TALK A tote to tout, hip kids’ shoes and more Scandi cool

MYTHS & LEGENDS Sydenham School

A 28-strong contingent of Year 10s had an illuminating day in Cambridge this month. The day had a distinct Classics focus, including a tour of the University’s Classics Faculty’s gallery of 19th Century reproduction Greek and Roman sculptures.

Bloomsbury, £6.99; bloomsbury.com

SCANDI COOL

FOR THE WIN

is Mini Rodini. Cassandra Rhodin’s hand-drawn illustrations have become synonymous with the stripped-back Scandi aesthetic that’s so of-the-moment; the brand’s SS16 collection features cartoon mice, unicorns and dots aplenty. minirodini.com

Stage 3 girls have won the prestigious annual Salters’ Chemistry Festival, following an exciting day of hands-on chemistry at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).

They beat off stiff competition from 16 other school teams.

Mini Rodini  Leading the way in kiddie cool

Sydenham High School  A four-strong team of Key

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D

avid Tazzyman’s vision of ‘Truth’ is a curious grey creature resembling a Barbara Hepworth sculpture that accompanies Arthur and suffers all sorts of indignities as a result of the lad’s attempts to avoid responsibility for his actions.

The tale, by award-winning Tim Hopgood, is a simple one with Arthur finally realising the benefits of telling the truth, but along the way there are encounters with princesses, aliens and giant robots while poor ‘Truth’ is stretched, pulled, disguised and covered up. The book is a hoot – honestly! 

JUNE 2016

31/05/2016 15:07

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Pressure Drop Parents – leave those kids alone.

At exam time, it’s best if we stay out of the way W o r d s A M a n d a C o n s ta n c e

I

t’s exam period. A testing time for pupils and parents alike. But the one thing our children don’t need is any more pressure from us.

Britain’s top private schools have reported an alarming rise in exam stress among pupils over the past five years — much of it caused by pressure from anxious parents.

According to a survey by the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC), which represents the country’s most famous schools including Eton, Harrow and Westminster, 56% of heads polled said that pressure from home to get high grades was the biggest cause of exam-related stress. Nearly all head teachers (97%) said they were now asking parents into advice sessions and offering parenting classes on how to deal with the issue amid concerns that youngsters are buckling under the pressure.

“Today’s teenagers are increasingly overwhelmed by the pressures they feel to succeed in life. There is no doubt that we — parents, teachers, friends — must come to their assistance,” Chris King, headmaster of Leicester Grammar School Trust and chairman of the HMC. “Parents — and I am one of them — need to keep a sense of perspective and try not to transmit our anxieties onto our children.

The survey reveals that more than three quarters of schools are calling in therapists and all are offering counselling within school. Three-quarters offer mindfulness sessions and nearly half have laid on yoga classes. At Queen Anne’s, an independent girls’ boarding school in Caversham, Berkshire, pupils have been attending de-stressing workshops for the past year– and their grades in their mock

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More than three QUARTERS of schools are CALLING IN THERAPISTS

GCSEs have gone up by up to two grades as a result.

Pupils have been taught techniques such as deep breathing to calm themselves as well as learning how proper revision and planning can reduce the risk of panic during an exam.

“Parents often inadvertently make their children more stressed,” says headmistress Julia Harrington. “They need a certain amount of stress to do well, but too much turns into anxiety, which floods the brain and makes them feel hopeless.”

So what can parents do to help?

Don’t take over. The most common complaint from teenagers, says Eileen Tracy, author of The Student’s Guide to Exam Success, is that parents – mainly mothers – are too involved and this makes them anxious and fearful of disappointing them. Be a non-intrusive, supportive

presence. Offer tea, toast and sympathy.

Don’t nag them. Even seemingly anodyne comments can be corrosive.

“Every time a stressed-out mother says, ‘Shouldn’t you be revising?’ the student gets a shot of adrenaline, which doesn’t make them want to work,” says Tracy.

Avoid barbed comments. (“What, on instagram again?”), says Janey Downshire, from Teenagers Translated. Pass the responsibility back to them. “I tell my children that I don’t want them to regret not working hard enough.

Ask what they would like from you.

Be specific when you offer help. “Tell me three things I can do for you,” says Dr Carina Eriksen, a consultant psychologist who works in schools. “That way you are promoting a collaborative approach.”

Don’t banish them to their bedroom for hours. Let them come home from school, let off steam and eat something nutritious. “Never believe a teenager until they’ve recharged their blood sugar levels,” advises Bernard Trafford, headmaster of the Royal Grammar School in Newcastle. He encourages his pupils to work for no more than an hour at a time.

After this, “they need to move, stretch their legs, have a drink”. Following a few hours revising, they need fresh air: “Healthy mind in healthy body” is more important than ever at this time.

Don’t ban them from the computer, says Harrington. “They might not be working but the chances are they are. The exam system has changed a lot — there is much more analysis and deep thinking now rather than rote learning of facts.”

Don’t tell them their future depends on this exam. “It’s a parent’s job to give the wider picture: life doesn’t hang on any exam,” says Tracy. 

72 31/05/2016 15:23

The Old Vicarage 127 Herne Hill London SE24 9LY W www.hernehillschool.co.uk.

E enquiries@hernehillschool.co.uk T 020 7274 6336

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

New Kindergarten provision from September 2016 for 2+ year olds From the next academic year 2016-17, we will be accepting children in the autumn term of the year in which they become three years old rather than the term in which they become three years old.

This means that all children born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014 are eligible to join this autumn.

Participating, for life zest ad Feb 2016:Layout 1

20/2/16

15:37

Please see our website for more details and register as soon as possible if you would like your child to be considered for admission.

We are looking forward to hearing from you.

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Independent Co-educational 3-11 years. Founded 1942. ISA & IAPS

Inspiring Brilliant Futures

Open Morning Tuesday 14th June 9.30 - 11.00 Tours of the school are held on Tuesday mornings Bursaries available

Art & DT Show 2016

OPEN EVENING

D’

FOR PROSPECTIVE PARENTS

t Ar

Wednesday 29 June 6.30pm - 8pm See our website for Autumn Open events and bookable Taster Days

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A property we currently have on the market. St Mildreds Road is an Edward Christmas built house which is very desirable in our area. I love all the original features and size of the rooms. the large through reception.

The lower ground floor offers a dining room complete with cast iron fireplace, a utility room which leads to an under stairs workshop, a modern wet room and a stunning kitchen. With double doors leading to the garden, the kitchen features modern fitted units, integrated appliances and solid wood breakfast bar.

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I AGREED TERMS WITH THEM AND SPENT THE NEXT 24 HOURS ARRANGING AN OPEN DAY TO SELL THEIR HOME WHICH SOLD WITHIN FOUR DAYS

I valued the most amazing flat this month.

It was a penthouse on Burnt Ash Road and had a private lift that went up into the flat.

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St Mildred’s Road, SE12, £950,000. A six bed semi-detached house designed by Edward Christmas in 1893. This property offers an abundance of original features. u

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and second floors comprise of four double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate WC. Further benefits include a wealth of period features throughout.

The property is well placed for access into the City, Canary Wharf and central London via Blackheath or Westcombe Park Stations. u Acorn Blackheath, 020 8858 6101;

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Acor n New Hom e s Bromley, 020 8315 6996; acornnewhomes.co.uk

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Blackheath • 020 8297 1697

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Joe Bickerton Senior Sales Negotiator

Petra Mattis

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Team Administrator Elliot is the Sales Manager of the Hamptons Blackheath branch and started working as an agent in the village in 2003. Having always lived locally, Elliott is very passionate about the area and the properties found within it. u

Joe is the Senior Sales Negotiator here in Blackheath. Having forged a successful career managing an established agency in Surrey, Joe was drawn to Hamptons. He has a positive attitude and his thoughtful advice makes him a great fit. u

FEATURE LIGHTING • Bold feature lighting can be used to draw the eye to a certain area within the room, for instance above a dining table. When used against a backdrop of neutral shades, the lighting has an even greater effect, presenting a stylish centre point in a room.

PATTERNED WALLPAPER • Patterned wallpaper adds character to a property and can be used in areas that are otherwise not as prominent, such as the hallway and the staircase.

They work particularly well when used to cover only part of a wall, so that the pattern isn't too overwhelming.

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Originally from Croatia, Petra studied interior design at the University of Zagreb and has a genuine enthusiasm for architecture and design. Petra has been working as an estate agent in the South East London property market since 2011. u

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WALL ART • Paintings and other unique features can transform an otherwise plain backdrop, whilst allowing flexibility in being easily moved around. The 3D effect created by objects used to decorate the wall, such as decorative plates, also presents a more eyecatching backdrop. 

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Lizban Street SE3 Beautiful, three storey Victorian townhouse within the Rectory Fields conservation area.

Price £699,995 F/H Two bedrooms

One bathroom

Two receptions

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Guibal Road SE12 A stunning detached family home situated on one of Lee’s most prestigious roads.

Price £1,380,000 F/H Seven bedrooms

Four bathrooms

Three receptions

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Park Vista SE10

Earlswood Street SE12

Beautifully presented, spacious and rarely available end of terrace Edwardian family house.

Presented in pristine decorative order, this beautiful London brick-fronted cottage really is a must see.

Guide Price £1,650,000 F/H

Price £640,000 F/H

Three bedrooms

Two bathrooms

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

Price £850,000 F/H Four bedrooms

One bathroom

Two receptions

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Sevenoaks TN14

£2,600,000 F/H

Brand new six bedroom, five bathroom detached house offering fantastic views in a quiet semi-rural location. Situated on a private road, this house is beautifully designed with modern living in mind. The internal accommodation measures approximately 7,651 sqft and is arranged over four floors.

Contact Orpington 01689 661 400

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Six Bedrooms Cinema/Family Room Heated Swimming Pool Energy Efficiency Rating D

West Wickham BR4 Guide £1,500,000 F/H

Keston BR2

Superb five bedroom, four reception room Spencer House, built circa 1930 in an enviable position overlooking Spring Park woods.

Offered chain free, this charming four/five bedroom detached family home measuring in excess of 2,400 sqft is located in a lovely tree-lined cul-de-sac.

• Five Bedrooms • Stunning Garden

• 4,000 sqft • Energy Efficiency Rating E

Contact West Wickham 020 8432 7373

• Four/Five Bedrooms • Highly Desirable Location

£1,165,000 F/H

• Chain Free • Energy Efficiency Rating D

Contact Bromley 020 8315 5544

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Farnborough Park BR6

£1,899,950 F/H

A contemporary five bedroom, five bathroom detached luxury home located on a favoured road in one of Kent’s most prestigious gated private estates, ‘Farnborough Park’. This property offers spacious modern living with a number of unique design features that have to be viewed to be fully appreciated.

Contact Locksbottom 01689 882 988

Beckenham BR3

£1,900,000 F/H

Offered to the market with no forward chain is this imposing five bedroom detached property occupying a large plot on one of Beckenham’s premier roads.

• Five Bedrooms • Off-street Parking

• Detached House • Energy Efficiency Rating C

Contact Beckenham 020 8663 4433

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Orpington 01689 661 400 West Wickham 020 8432 7373

Five Bedrooms Cinema Room High Specification Fitted Kitchen Energy Efficiency Rating C

£2,999,995 F/H

Minster House, a wonderful example of an Arts and Crafts home, built by Charles Quennell in 1907 and offering approx. 6,000 sqft on a plot of just under an acre.

• Seven Bedrooms • Approx. 1 Acre Grounds

• Private Bickley Park • Energy Efficiency Rating F

Contact Chislehurst 020 8295 4900

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REBECCA NOONAN

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was born and raised in Beverley a small market town in East Yorkshire.

Both my parents worked in education and, whilst I think they were keen for me to follow in their footsteps, even in my early teens I’d go straight to the property section of the papers to see what was available.

After finishing my degree in French with International Relations in Nottingham, I decided that I’d move to London to see what it had to offer me. It was a big decision moving away from all my family, particularly with no job lined up, but I knew it was the right thing for me to do. After chatting with a friend who was an estate agent, he suggested that I give it a go. I followed his advice and was hooked instantly. Eleven years later, I haven’t looked back and have worked for KFH ever since.

I started in the KFH Brockley office in 2005, then in 2008 I was promoted and moved to our West Wickham office where I have worked my way up the ranks to become Branch Manager. I really enjoy the variety the job has to offer and I love being out and about meeting people. I have a

Working in West Wickham is great as there is such a huge sense of community genuine interest in helping people in whatever way I can, sometimes in challenging situations. Moving house can be a daunting experience and the knowledge I have accumulated over the years can help overcome obstacles that may crop up during this process.

Working in West Wickham is great as there is such a huge sense of community. Families move here for the fantastic local schools.

People tend to want to buy their forever home here, which is great and makes the area what is today.

Residents truly care and take pride in the community they live in. It is an area where, when people decide to move, they tend not to go far and for those discovering it for the first time, will stay. It has an almost village feel while offering great transport links for commuters,

which is what makes it such a popular choice for buyers. There is a great selection of independent shops, restaurants and cafes in the area, which all add to the community feel and offer a variety of choices for local residents to indulge in. There is also a whole host of parks and local activities to choose from for people across all ages to enjoy.

The market in West Wickham is particularly active at the moment, with the excellent primary and secondary schools playing a huge part in its appeal. Mainly consisting of 1930s semi-detached houses on tree lined roads, which make fantastic family homes, West Wickham is the perfect choice for those not wanting to compromise on the ease of travel into the city and the quality of life outside of the office.

I have a great team who really care about their clients and have an honest and friendly approach, which I believe is so important in this industry. Having worked here at KFH for so long now, we are able to stay in touch with old clients and get a lot of repeat business. It’s so lovely when customers pop in to the office to update us on how they’re getting on, and it reassures me that we’re doing something right. ◆

WEST WICKHAM / 020 3792 4552 / kfh.co.uk

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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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ScawenStreet, Road,SE8 SE8£1,200,000 £875,000 Freehold Albury Freehold 4/5 bedroom Victorian house.house.

EPC: DEPC: D A beautifully presented 5/6 early Georgian 5899 Greenwich Sales 020 3092 8599

Maidenstone Hill,SE8 SE10 £825,000 Freehold Ashmead Mews, £795,000 Freehold A beautifully presented two 3bedroom house.

EPC: E An architecturally designed bedroomVictorian mews house.

EPC: TBC 5899 Greenwich Sales 020 3092 8599

Maze Hill, SE10 2,600,000 Freehold Atrium Heights, Little Thames Walk, SE8 £550,000 Leasehold bedroom detachedwith house with parking and garden.

A stunning 2five bedroom apartment parking and balcony.

EPC: C EPC: D 5899 Greenwich Sales 020 3092 8599

Gardens, SE3 £1,695,000 Freehold Kidbrooke Grove, SE3 Offers IEO £675,000 Share of Freehold stunning and five bedroom flat. family home.

A beautiful two unique bedroom conversion EPC: D EPC: C 020 3305 Blackheath Sales 0206488 3305 6488

Lee Road, SE3 £1,150,000 FreeholdFreehold Blackheath Village, SE3 £1,399,000 Delightful threein bedroom coach house. EPC: E A unique house the heart of Blackheath Village.

EPC: D 020 3305 Blackheath Sales 0206488 3305 6488

Vanbrugh Park,£1,650,000 SE3 OIEO Freehold £1,500,000 Share of Freehold Eliot Hill, SE13 A rarely available fivebathroom bedroom,Edwardian three bathroom Five bedroom, three familyhouse. home.EPC: EPC:DE 020 3305 Blackheath Sales 0206488 3305 6488

Beyond your expectations

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PROPERTY / COUNTRYSIDE NIGEL LEWIS

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

ROTTEN PLACE TO BUY?

t’s four decades since punk spilled spitting and screaming onto our TV screen and the Sex Pistols’ released their debut single, Anarchy in the UK. Original band members Johnny Rotten, Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock shocked TV interviewers and caused mayhem at concerts. But it didn’t last long.

After touring the US, Rotten – real name John Lydon – left the band in 1978 and retreated to a house he’d just bought in Chelsea. Lydon, now 60, sold the five-floor property in 1981 when he moved to New York, and the building has since been divided up into two apartments, with a blue plaque outside to celebrate his time there. Back then the apartment on Gunter Grove had smoke-stained walls and a low-slung futon style couch, but it’s since had a makeover and is yours to rent for £1,295 a week. u Savills 0207 578 9020 www.savills.co.uk

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nominated for a Grammy award. But after nine years together the band broke up, blaming internal conflicts.

The singer has been ploughing his own furrow since then and has a new solo album out next month These People - with songs tackling topics such as the war in Syria, the Arab Spring uprisings and the death of a close friend. But it all started at Vernon Yard Recordings, an independent label owned by Virgin Records based in Notting Hill. The building was converted into houses, where a four bedroom mews house is now up for sale at £4.5m. u Domus Nova 0207 727 1717 www.domusnova.com

Back then the apartment on Gunter Grove had smoke-stained walls UPSTAIRS DAISY’S DOWNSTAIRS DIGS

ownton character Sarah Bunting played by Daisy Lewis was an idealistic teacher keen on bringing social justice to the world in series four and five. And it’s not the first time she has played feisty female characters. Before joining the period drama, she had parts in Doctor Who and After You’ve Gone, but has also produced movies including a short film starring Charles Dance. The actress also has an eye for property; she shared a penthouse flat with her brother in Pimlico before moving into her own pad, an interest that evidently runs in the family as her father John is chairman of the Groucho Club and part owns the Sloane Square hotel. The Lewis siblings’ flat is now up for sale at £2.25m. The three bedroom property in Warwick Square has views across the capital. u Jackson-Stops 0207 828 4050 www.jackson-stops.co.uk

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HOME TO A BITTER SWEET SYMPHONY?

erve frontman Richard Ashcroft has always been a serious soul, singing about life being a Bitter Sweet Symphony and moaning that The Drugs Don’t Work. But both tunes became classics and propelled the Wigan band’s album Urban Hymns to the top of the charts worldwide. At the end of the ‘90s, The Verve had won two Brit Awards, made the cover of Rolling Stone magazine and were

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£4.5 Million

Photography fans with deep pockets should like this luxury apartment block FLAT COMES WITH DAVID BAILEY SNAPS

hotography fans with deep pockets should like this luxury apartment block. It comes with its own art gallery stocked with original pictures created by legendary celebrity snapper David Bailey. The snapper was commissioned by the block’s developers to take photographs of the local area for each apartment as well as 19 large artworks which are on show in the ‘lobby gallery’. The block has 44 high-end residences

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with prices starting at £3.8m and has so many amenities that you wouldn’t need to venture out very often. Owners at The Chilterns get a restaurant, gym and sauna, private cinema and wine cellars. There’s also underground parking and a 24-hour concierge. Near Marylebone High Street, the apartment building fronts onto Chiltern Street, famous for its Chiltern Firehouse Hotel & Restaurant, trendy bars and boutique designer stores. One furnished three bedroom property has now been put up for sale at £7.7m, with 10 specially commissioned framed Bailey prints featuring Regency architecture, the BBC HQ, Baker Street Underground Station, Regent’s Park and the boating lake. u The Chilterns 0208 418 1070 www.thechilternsw1.com

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SCENE OF A HITCHCOCK HOUSING DRAMA

aster of suspense Alfred Hitchcock got his first shot at directing in 1922 with the film Number 13. This and many of his early films were shot at Gainsborough Studios. However, at the start of WW2 the building’s chimney was deemed a liability during air raids, and the studio was sold in 1949. After starting life as a power station, then going into the movie business, the building in Hoxton has also been used as a whisky store, housed theatre productions, and a fashion show by Alexander McQueen. Much of it was demolished in 2002 and flats were built on the site, but as a nod to its cinematic past, you’ll find a huge sculpture of Hitchock’s head in the centre of the four apartment blocks.

A one bedroom flat has just come on the market for £575,000. u Foxtons 0207 704 5000 www.foxtons.co.uk

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A fabulous family home extending to 3,248 sq ft, located in an enviable position overlooking Greenwich Park and the City and set within 2.5 acres of beautiful grounds.

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Completely refurbished and extended by the present owners, this Victorian end-of-terrace property provides spacious accommodation totalling 1,346 sq ft arranged over three floors.

020 7647 7820 blackheath@cluttons.com

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ew research shows the village is back in fashion as more of us turn our backs on the grit of urban survival. Mention villages to most Londoners and they may assume you’re talking about one of the capital’s urban ersatz. But according to research from Strutt & Parker, a fifth of the home movers want to live in a real village, away from the City.

Escaping city life and embracing the country is a trend created by both high house prices in urban areas as well as the opportunities presented by home working, not to mention a desire to don wellies and waxed jackets. Other reasons, the research highlights, include lower living costs, a healthier lifestyle, more privacy and being closer to family and friends.

To identify the modern ‘good lifers’ Strutt & Parker categorised those moving to villages into different types. These include ‘the Downtons’ who are wealthy families who escape the city for a prime village house, and ‘Rusticarians’, these are young entrepreneurs who home work from a broadband bungalow or cyber cottage.

And finally we have the ‘rural newbies’; families looking for somewhere to raise their children.

Those with a bucolic bent also want, outstanding countryside views (or sea views), walking trails, sporting facilities, cycling or biking trails and equestrian

facilities, the research shows. They’re clearly a hard bunch to please. For Strutt & Parker it is simple – a community of between 3,000 and 10,000 houses. But for the vast majority of London families shipping out, close proximity to a train station is going to be essential. Here are three villages that come close pastoral perfection.

GREAT SHELFORD

This is a popular village with those wanting the country lifestyle in Cambridgeshire but who also need to commute back to the City.

It’s an hour and 20 minutes from Liverpool Street to Shelford station, which makes it just about commutable. The village’s treats include pubs, restaurants, banks, cycle shops, a deli, bakery and garden centre.

What can you buy there? Try this five bedroom, high-spec house with a double garage and garden. It’s for sale with Strutt & Parker at £1,495, 01223 459502.

THRUXTON

Thruxton is an ancient village close to the A303 on which you’ll drive to Andover train station. From there trains can be caught to London Waterloo which takes an hour

The Old Forge, Thruxton £575,000

and 20 minutes. The village has a green, two pubs, a church, community hall and a school. A garden centre is scheduled to open soon, and there’s a petrol station cum farm shop in Weyhill, the next village along.

What can you buy there? A four bedroom cottage with a huge garden in the centre of Thruxton, opposite the village green. On the market for £575,000, 01722 344058.

SUTTON COURTENAY

This ravishingly beautiful village sits on the Thames between Oxford and Didcot and is renowned as the home of Herbert Asquith, the prime minister who took Britain in WW1. It has a school, village hall, cricket and football pitch and three pubs. London is 45 minutes away via Didcot, which is a short drive from the village.

What can you buy there? This plot of land, which is on the market for £325,000 and has planning permission and a building contract for a five bedroom modernist home almost on the water’s edge of the Thames, which bimbles past the 1.4-acre plot. More information, Strutt & Parker, 01865 366662. u The Pavilion, Sutton Courtenay £325,000

Great Shelford £1,495,000

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URBAN HOUSES 3 bedroom homes available from £800,000

• Show home now open • Meets Level 4 in the Code of Sustainable Homes by performing 25% better than a standard home due to energy and water usage savings

Call a member of the sales team on 020 3813 5368.

A limited collection of 3 bedroom homes available (completing July-August 2016).

Sales & Marketing Suite and Show Home now open daily 10am to 6pm (Thursdays until 8pm).

Wallace Court, 40 Tizzard Grove, London SE3 9FD

KIDBROOKE STATION

LONDON BRIDGE 15 MINUTES†

• Dual purpose front garden for play space or parking space • Roof terrace with 360˚ views • Only 15 minutes to London Bridge†

WATERLOO EAST 19 MINUTES†

CANARY WHARF 22 MINUTES†

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DREAM D E V E LO P M E N TS

KIDBROOKE VILLAGE SE3

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idbrooke Village is one of London’s most significant new developments. Situated in over 130 acres of open parkland, the regeneration project is already home to over 2,500 residents.

Just 15 minutes from London Bridge by train, Kidbrooke Village is the ideal home for those looking for a tranquil yet modern environment in close proximity to central London.

The development is a natural home for families, with a number of three bedroom properties available. u  Berkeley Homes 020 8150 5151; kidbrookevillage.co.uk

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ust seven minutes J from London City Airport and home to the Woolwich Arsenal Elizabeth Line (Crossrail Station), Berkeley Homes’ Royal Arsenal Riverside development is one of the best connected in London. For those wanting to take full advantage of the stunning riverside location, the Thames Clipper service docks outside Royal

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Arsenal Riverside’s Waterfront phase. A wealth of amenities including bars, restaurants, healthcare and leisure facilities are already open on the 88-acre site. As part of its Royal Arsenal Riverside Explore (RARE) commercial and community offering, Berkeley is also delivering a new cultural quarter featuring performance, theatre and gallery spaces to attract visitors as well as residents to this first-class destination. u  Berkeley Homes 020 8331 7130; royalarsenalriverside.co.uk

ORDNANCE PLACE SE18

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Starting price for a one bedroom home for a 25% share of a £285,000 home

ocated minutes from Woolwich Common, in one of London’s most up-and-coming enclaves, Ordnance Place is L&Q’s

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collection of ten one and two bedroom Shared Ownership apartments. Each apartment has been designed to L&Q’s high specification, all benefiting from a 10 year NHBC warranty and private outdoor space.

Inside, living spaces will include LED down lights and laminate flooring, and bespoke kitchens will feature integrated appliances and cinnamon worktops. The bathrooms will be fitted with Roca contemporary range, a heated chrome ladder towel radiator and recessed downlights.

Located in the most attractive of settings, Ordnance Place neighbours a multitude of parks, sports grounds and woodlands, including the former military training grounds of Woolwich Common,

used in the 18th Century for testing artillery. This incredibly tranquil location offers London living with a village feel. Nearby Greenwich Village and Blackheath Village host weekly farmers markets, bijoux shops, bars and popular restaurants.

Regular local buses go from just outside Ordnance Place to Woolwich Town Centre, which offers a plethora of high street shops and restaurants, as well as fast trains to Central London via Woolwich Arsenal Station.

The development is also within easy reach of the O2, Canary Wharf and all the amenities of the City. u  L&Q 0844 406 9000; www.lqpricedin.co.uk/ ordnance-place

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A luxuriously classic lifestyle awaits you at London Square Hayes, BR2, in a gated, fully landscaped setting A luxuriously classic lifestyle awaits you at London Square Hayes, BR2, in a gated, fully landscaped setting with just twenty three elegant new houses within 6 acres of land offering a choice of 3, 4 & 5 bedrooms. with just twenty three elegant new houses within 6 acres of land offering a choice of 3, 4 & 5 bedrooms.

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

Belgrave House is as breathtaking as it is desirable, a building rich in history. These apartments enjoy all the character Belgrave House is as breathtaking as it is desirable, a building rich in history. These apartments enjoy all the character of the past, with all the convenience and cutting edge of the modern specification and stylish finishes. of the past, with all the convenience and cutting edge of the modern specification and stylish finishes.

In addition, each apartment boasts two private parking spaces.

In addition, each apartment boasts two private parking spaces.

Close to excellent local shops and amenities, a choice of fast transport links to the City and beyond, Close to excellent local shops and amenities, a choice of fast transport links to the City and beyond, this could be your perfect place to live. this could be your perfect place to live.

BELGRAVE HOUSE APARTMENTS FROM £560,000 BELGRAVE HOUSE APARTMENTS FROM £560,000 4 & 5 BEDROOM HOUSES FROM £1,025,000 4 & 5 BEDROOM HOUSES FROM £1,025,000 THE LONDON SQUARE SALES SUITE AND SHOW HOMES OPEN DAILY THE LONDON SQUARE SALES SUITE ANDHAYES SHOWBR2 HOMES 116 WEST COMMON ROAD, 7AU OPEN DAILY 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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Photography depicts Belgrave House show apartment at London Square Hayes, BR2. Details and prices correct at time of going to press, June 2016.

Photography depicts Belgrave House show apartment at London Square Hayes, BR2. Details and prices correct at time of going to press, June 2016.

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WATERFRONT II Royal Arsenal Riverside is an outstanding riverside location, with an ever expanding range of residents’ amenities, and is ideally situated for the forthcoming on-site Crossrail station.

Manhattan Suites, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments available.

ROYAL ARSENAL WOOLWICH

CANARY WHARF LIVERPOOL STREET 8 MINUTES* 14 MINUTES*

BOND STREET 22 MINUTES*

HEATHROW 50 MINUTES*

Prices from £440,000 Call 020 3813 7265 to register your interest.

Sales & Marketing Suite and Showhome open daily 10am to 6pm (Thursdays until 8pm).

Imperial Building, No. 2 Duke of Wellington Avenue, Royal Arsenal Riverside, Woolwich, London SE18 6FR *Approximate travel times for Crossrail taken from Royal Arsenal Woolwich. Source: www.crossrail.co.uk Computer generated image and Showhome photography are indicative only. Prices and information correct at time of going to press.

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WHERE ELEGANT LIVING MEETS LIVING HISTORY A R A R E O P P O R T U N I T Y T O O W N A N I M P R E S S I V E LY S P A C I O U S A N D PRESTIGIOUS HOME IN A UNIQUE SETTING 1 BEDROOM DUPLEX APARTMENTS FROM £485,000 (710-910 SQ.FT)

2 BEDROOM DUPLEX APARTMENT £585,000 (1080 SQ.FT)

3 BEDROOM TRIPLEX APARTMENTS FROM £725,000-£825,000 (1335-2190 SQ.FT)

Marketing Suite and Showhomes open Thursday - Monday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm

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020 3689 7868 R E D L I O N L A N E | W O O LW I C H C O M M O N | L O N D O N | S E 1 8 4 A S CGIs of East Officers’ Quarters. Prices correct at time of publication.

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NIGEL LEWIS

NEW HOMES R EG E N E RAT I O N

RADICAL MAKEOVERS?

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he capital’s race to build more homes is having an unexpected result for some of its less predictable neighbourhoods, says Nigel Lewis.

High prices and fewer homes for sale in the most desirable parts of London mean areas that have been less fashionable for years, are getting makeovers and – more importantly for London’s accommodation-starved residents – new homes. Areas that buyers might have previously struck off their wish lists are now go-to areas. And the developers’ cranes are following suit, crowding once sleepy skylines with their one-legged swingers. Here we look at some of the areas being upgraded with both regeneration cash as well as new, gleaming apartments developments.

apartment, although you won’t be able to move in until 2018. Smaller but more boutique is Clissold Quarter by developer Higgins, which is building 158 apartments overlooking Clissold Park, famous locally both for its beauty and boating lake. One bedroom apartments start at £425,000.

For more information call 020 8498 6509 or visit www.clissold-quarter.com. u

CENTRAL: SOHO SQUARE

ou might assume Soho and regeneration wouldn’t go together given its West End location, but only recently has the area’s sleazier reputation begun to wear off – much to the horror of fans such as Steven Fry and Marc Almond, who want to stop what they call its sanitisation.

The arguments over Soho centre around its retail makeover and the loss of the small, independent shops that make it

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so unique and, consequently, apartment developers are treading carefully. Rather than shiny new blocks, older properties are being upgraded. The most recent example is the Duke of Portland’s former townhouse on Soho Square. Built during the late 17th century, this Grade II listed property is now called 10, Soho Square, a development

by Oakmayne Bespoke where just one apartment is left to purchase for £4.75 million. Call Oakmayne Bespoke on 020 7407 3667 or visit www.10sohosquare.com. u

EAST: HACKNEY WICK

f you visited the Olympic site during the 2012 games, then it wasn’t all shiny new buildings. In the distance away from the razzmatazz you could still see some neglected quarters of Stratford, including adjacent Hackney Wick. Until the Olympic billions arrived

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Areas that buyers might have previously struck off their wish lists are now go-to areas NORTH: STOKE NEWINGTON

tokey has long been making the journey from under-invested backwater to a fashionable neighbourhood and even though City workers and new homes developers have arrived in numbers, it maintains its original bohemian, bearded identity. Two new developments are currently under construction to the west of Stoke Newington train station and the A10 High Street. The largest is a vast new neighbourhood being built overlooking two reservoirs by Berkeley where some 5,500 homes will eventually be completed. Prices at the latest phase, The Nature Connection, start at £425,000 for a one bedroom

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East: Bream Street

Stressed producers will now be joined by 950 new homes and apartments this was an area best known for its ugly industrial units but now the green light has been given for a major overhaul of it and, more specifically, Fish Island. Three schemes have just been given planning permission. Anne Currell of estate agent Currell, which has longstanding roots in east London, says: “There is the land capacity to support around 3,000 new homes plus vast commercial and amenity space including artists’ studios. u

West: Television Centre

WEST: WHITE CITY

North: Clissold Quarter

f you’ve been wondering exactly what’s going to happen to the I former BBC HQ site at White City, then we can reveal all. The site is to retain a connection with the BBC – it’s Worldwide operation has already moved into a new HQ and three studios will still operate on the site. But the army of camera operators, presenters, and stressed producers will

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now be joined by 950 new homes and apartments, new cafés and restaurants, a cinema, offices and a new outpost of Soho House. The first phase of the development includes 432 homes, due for completion in 2018, where prices start at £700,000 for a one-bedroom apartment to £7 million for a penthouse. u More information at www.televisioncentre.com.

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New release of fabulous 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments in this iconic building, at London’s favourite village.

Prices from £410,000 AND they’re more affordable thanks to London Help to Buy*

• 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. June 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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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 ÂŁ695,000 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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