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contents Januar y 2015

07 EDITOR’S LETTER c u lt u r e 12 WHAT’S ON

30 BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL

food & drink 39 TABLE TALK

January’s beauty news and best buys

33 HEAVEN SCENT

Lawrence Roullier White’s guide to healing scents and balms

Diary dates for January

TALES FROM THE ABBEY

Author Jessica Fellowes provides an insight into the world's favourite stately home

st yle 20 FASHION CONFIDENTIAL Blanket coats and model trainers

22 GOOD NIGHT, SWEETHEART Absolutely’s sumptuous and sultry nightwear shoot

Local food news and health-conscious recipes for a nutritious new year

REVIEW

Chandni, West Dulwich

t r av e l 44 ALL CHANGE

Alexandra Jones visits in:spa restreat in Morocco to relax and recharge

interiors 53 VIEW FROM THE TOP Inside NEO Bankside’s brand new designer penthouses

Cover image ja mes l akel and j a me sla ke la n d .n e t

k i d s & e d u c at i o n 59 KIDS CONFIDENTIAL Jerome Monahan rounds up the local education news

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CRACKING CODE

Amanda Constance investigates the National Curriculum's new addition

PROPERTY 70 PROPERTY NEWS

News and views on the area

78 IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Matthew Coffey and Mark Valentine of Jacksons, Dulwich

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EDITOR’S letter

very January, the clichés abound: new year, new you. Fresh start. Clean slate. As with most clichés, there is a kernel of truth in this. The beginning of a brand new year is the perfect time to make some changes and mend bad habits. The advice of this humble editor? Grand gestures are all very well but making small adjustments and achievable resolutions is often more sustainable. Cutting out an entire food group (of which I count chocolate as one) never ends well. Start off with something called the ‘Fire and Ice’ facial on page 30 (not as terrifying as it sounds) and turn to page 35 to find out if certain smells can improve your physical and mental wellbeing in Lawrence Roullier White’s brilliant monthly column. Danish/Japanese fusion is not something you come across every day, so to discover more turn to page 39 where you will also find a healthy recipe, our recommended cleanse and an incredibly nifty way of storing fresh juice.

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If a change in diet isn't enough, we suggest a change of scenery with a trip to in:spa retreat in Morocco. Alex Jones finds out exactly what detoxing for a week entails on page 46. For all those who were left desperate for more Downton Abbey after the Christmas special, we have an interview with Deptford-born author of A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey, Jessica Fellowes. Find out just how fanatical the American fanbase can be on page 14. I wish you all the best luck with your resolutions, big or small, and just hope they include picking up a copy of Absolutely every month – shameless self-promotion is one of mine. Happy new year! 

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SLICK SOUND

A cross between technology and jewellery, these headphones are designed with the colour of petrol oil in mind. Slick. £140; wearefrends.com

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Representing individuality and a flair for fashion, the feminine, trendy silhouettes at Taifun are both casual and sophisticated. Their latest collection is inspired by New York City in the spring. gerryweber.com

DIARY DAYS

It wouldn’t be a new year without a new Smythson diary. We love this seasons' rich autumnal berry toned Panama Diary and Dove Grey Dukes Organiser. £70 and £425; smythson.com

PEACOCKING

Stand out from the winter crowd with this bright pink Peacock Plumes Print Scarf from Feather and Stone. £120; featherandstone.com

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RUBY RED

Fornasetti say they 'don't believe in periods or dates'. That being said, they are inspired by the desire for people to put a label on time. The result? A fascinating celebration plate. £189; fornasetti.com

Fascinated by the way jewels and stones make you feel, Vanessa Kandiyoti's pieces are designed to be worn as good luck charms. These Root Chakra rubies will help keep you grounded. From £1,296; vanessakandiyoti.com

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Ultra-advanced, ultrawaterproof, this Q Camera also allows you to share you photos online instantly. Clever. £150; gift-library.com

JANUARY BLUES

Highly coveted, these bags by ItalianBrazillian Paula Cademartori’s are detailed in design. With tortoiseshell Pexiglas and woven edging, this is the handbag we’re dreaming of toting around in 2015. £855; matchesfashion.com

CHANEL TIME

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For the first time in watchmaking history, diamonds and fine pearls have been embroidered together to create this stunning camellia flower. Simple perfection. £27,000; chanel.com

We love these metallic peep-toe ankle boots from Burberry Prorsum. Their hand-painted floral design means we'll be wearing the little beauties through winter into sunny spring. £1,195; burberry.com

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INVISIBLE HOURS

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Un ti l 18 Ja n u a r y S o u th L o ndo n G a ll e r y eveloped by the REcreative Editorial Board, this exhibition hopes to show D the worth of youth projects that use the ‘invisible hours’ inbetween school and jobs constructively. ◆ 65-67 Peckham Road, SE5; southlondongallery.org

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1 Ja n u a r y T hro u go u th L o ndo n his parade crowns the capital’s festive season with a spectacular T procession featuring more than 10,000 performers. With acrobats and marching bands making their way through the streets of London, this one of the most jubilant ways to welcome the new year. ◆ Starts at Piccadilly Circus, W1J; lnydp.com

Image Maker Th rough out Jan uary Somerset Hou se

Guy Bourdin’s images have always evoked a sense of desire. The scenes he photographed were meticulously staged so are consistently striking and seductive. Charting his 40 year career, this exhibition presents over 250 of his finest works including a series of never-before-seen sketches, paintings and notes. This large-scale retrospective gives a fascinating insight into the mind behind the camera. Strand, WC2R; somersethouse.org.uk

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BEYOND CLUELESS

2 7 Ja n u a r y Ri tzy P i c tu re Ho u s e he debut feature from British film critic Charlie Lyne, this foundT footage style documentary delves into the soul of the teen movie and examines the representation of teenagers in films. A brilliant introduction to the chick-flick genre that we just so happen to love. ◆ Coldharbour Lane, SW2; picturehouses.co.uk

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BAT BOY

Fro m 9 Ja n u a r y S o u th w ark Playh o u s e on’t miss the chance to see D this Off Broadway smash hit when it comes to Southwark Playhouse this month. Inspired by the fabricated story ‘Bat Boy’ that was printed in the infamous American tabloid The Weeky World News, this play follows a half-bat, half-boy who grew up living in a cave. With Bat Boy having become a pop-culture icon postprint, this musical captures the hilariously witty and ridiculous nature of the story. ◆ 77-85 Newington Causeway, SE1; southwarkplayhouse.co.uk

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Representing contemporary Chinese artists, the Hua Gallery are exhibiting the delicate paintings of poet and artist Wang Ai. Using rice paper, tea and Chinese ink, many transparent layers are created giving the works a textured look. Characterised by a sense of harmony and balance Ai’s works exude an exotic and ethereal feeling. A must-see.

7 January Ro yal Festiva l Ha l l oin Peter and Amanda J Carpenter, the directors of the independent small business Worple Press in Tonbridge, for an evening of poetry with Worple poets, among others, Clive Wilmer, Elizabeth Cook and Michael McKimm. We’re looking forward to Isabel Galleymore’s reading of her quiet, assured and witty poetry through which she explores the interactions of the natural world in light of human relationships. ◆ Belvedere Road, SE1; southbankcentre.co.uk

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DON’T MISS

STUDIO COLLECTIVES 16-23 January Red Bull Studios

ince October, Red Bull Studios have been showcasing the work created from putting two different artists together to combine their disciplines and create something new. With the aim of provoking exciting, innovative work, the project is designed to help young emerging talent reach a wider audience. The final show is created by illustrator and graphic designer

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Becky Baier and Berlin-based interactive digital artist Juan Hurle who have collaborated to manipulate and distort images. Having exposed the great power that combining still and moving images together can have this is well worth seeing. ◆ Tooley Street, SE1; redbullstudios.com/london

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SPOTLIGHT

TALES FROM THE ABBEY From Friendly Street to Downton Abbey, author and journalist Jessica Fellowes talks South East London and fanatic fans W o r d s C at h e r i n e h a l e s

CH: Did you have any favourite places around there as a child? JF: On a Saturday morning Mum and I would always go to Deptford Market which is still there and when I was a teenager I used to go to pubs and clubs all around New Cross.

CATHERINE HALES: What is your connection to Downton Abbey? JESSICA FELLOWES: My connection is that my uncle, my father’s younger brother, is Julian Fellowes who is the co-creator of the show. He writes the show and I write the official companion books that go with it.

CH: Was your own upbringing very Downton? JF: Not at all - I was brought up in Friendly Street in Deptford and my parents really rejected the upper class element of their background. My father was a hippy and my mother was an actress and they wanted to do things differently to their parents. But there was always this odd juxtaposition going on in my life because I was brought up in South East London, very happily – we had the park over the road and I went to

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CH: So trendy! JF: It really, really wasn’t when I was there, it was these very dodgy goth clubs! HEADLINE.CO.UK

CH: Have you done a lot of other writing or is Downton your first foray into books? JF: No, I’ve been a journalist for 16 years. I started out at the Mail on Sunday and then I was deputy editor of Country Life magazine and then I left to go freelance. I started off doing ghostwriting, then I had a strange week when I got a contract to ghostwrite two business books for the founders of Not on the High Street.com and I also got the Downton Abbey books which came through my agent. I emailed Julian to ask if he would mind if I went for it and he very sweetly said that would be great. The publishers obviously liked the connection, too so that’s how it all happened.

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school in Blackheath – then we’d have these weekends at my grandparents’, which was a big country house. Suddenly there would be all these terribly strange and strict rules at the dinner table. I’d always get slightly thrown. It was expected that I would know how to address a duchess if she turned up for tea but my parents weren’t particularly interested in passing that sort of thing along, so I didn’t ever know. Now, of course I love it and now it’s much cooler that I lived in Deptford than anything else.

CH: What do you think it is about Downton Abbey that’s made it such a great success? And was it a surprise to you to see how it took off? JF: You don’t want to say a surprise because it always sounds like you didn’t have faith in it but we couldn’t have predicted this – it’s unprecedented. I think there are a whole combination of things [that make it work]. It’s beautiful to look at; it started when we were in the depths of the recession and we always like looking to the past in those times. It’s got great actors. I think also, there’s something very cosy in a world where there are a thousand channels and you can watch anything at any time, that everyone loves watching Downton Abbey at the same time on a Sunday night. CH: What is your book about? JF: A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey explores a great house in England in 1924, looking at its seasonal celebrations, traditions and recipes. We look at how the show has appeared in different

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ARTS & CULTURE / PROFILE seasons, revisiting the summer fêtes and Christmas, as well as how a house then operated across the months, whether polishing the silver or preparing for a grand house party. And we've gone behindthe-scenes to see what a year-round production it is to make the series. CH: You've given talks in America, what is the response like there? JF: I think I’ve done six trips to America this year and I’ve done everything from 25 people at dinner to 2,500 in a stadium. They turn up in 1920s outfits, it’s kind of like Star Trek and trekkies..

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CH: You’re the ComiCon of Downton! JF: When Americans think of England they think of Jane Austen or Kate Middleton and not really much in between. They certainly don’t know any European history from before the Second World War but the 1920s is for them, a very vivid period because they know it from their own history. The aesthetics of it work very well, too and its an easy costume to copy. CH: Is anyone in America convinced the show is real? JF: No, to give credit to the Americans, they do not think Downton Abbey is real. You do get people who mind terribly about the story-lines; they got very upset about the Mr. Bates story-line. There were ‘Free

Bates’ rallies in San Francisco, apparently. I’ve got to say, it worked. CH: There seems to be a huge culture of pointing out inaccuracies and errors in the show… JF: It’s a kind of Downton sport. CH: How realistic is it, would you say? JF: They’ve made things as authentic as they possibly can without ruining the telling of a story. Alistair Bruce, who's the on-set historical advisor, feels his role is to mediate between Julian’s desire to have things look as accurate as possible and the director’s desire to tell a story and so sometimes things get slightly fudged but nothing is deliberately inaccurate. What is difficult is that there was no book at the time

that said this is how to run a country house, so just as today people do things differently. You just have a general consensus - as long as the designer feels he can really validate his choices with three or four different references that’s fine but someone’s always going to be someone who says, ‘Great Aunt Matilda always had tables that were only three foot high.’ CH: You mentioned in one of your talks that your favourite character is Edith - do you have a least favourite? JF: No not really, because I know too much about them now so like them all! Even Thomas has got his redeeming qualities. CH: Do you often find out about big Downton secrets ahead of time? JF: I’m happy to say I don’t! I only ever know the first four or five episodes which means I’m never in the position of having to know too terrible a secret. CH: I won’t even bother to ask why poor old Isis got killed off. JF: People were more upset about that than almost anything else, really. Poor Lord Grantham. CH: Another series, another book? JF: Series 6 has been confirmed and we’re mooting the idea of another book at the moment. I’d love to do it, I think everyone’s keen, we’ve just got to see whether the book buying public wants it.

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CH: What will you personally be doing next? JF: I’ve done six books in the last four years and they’ve all been for other people as it were so I’d quite like to do a book with only my name on the front cover u A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey, £20; headline.com

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Wrap-up warm in blanket coats and step into the world of Yves Saint Laurent

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Model-of-the-moment and Chiswick resident, Suki Waterhouse, has turned her hand to fashion design, creating a Limited Edition range for Italian tennis shoe brand Superga. The collection of heartembellished ‘flatform’ trainers is available in three candy colours. Catch them while you can... £65, available from myfashiontribu.com

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FASHION / NOTES 6 of the best

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BLANKET COATS

Part Two

Simple and elegant, this coral printed top from Part Two is the perfect foundation piece this January. Pair with jeans and flats for a casual day-time look or team with dramatic stilettos and a grey pencil skirt ready for a sophisticated night out. £74.95, 11 Croxted Road, SE21; rigbyandmac.com

GOODY TWO SHOES French Sole

Two-tone colour can be a difficult trend to pull off, but these gorgeous ‘Penelope’ pointed flats by French Sole in contrasting suede tick all the right sartorial boxes. Team with a blazer and cigarette pants for a timelessly elegant look. Penelope Navy and Purple Suede Leather Flats, £160; frenchsole.com 02

SNOW DAY Claudie Pierlot

Claudie Pierlot has managed a magnificent fashion feat by deftly combining fringing with none other than... a parka. And not just any old parka: a shiny, knee-length wonder with faux fur collar. The winter collection puts a decidedly urban spin on the brand’s usual contemporary classics. claudiepierlot.com

CROWN JOULES Joules

We love quintessentially British clothing brand Joules, but stores are, sadly, few and far between. Good news, then, for us west Londoners, as a shiny new Joules pop-up has just opened its doors in Westfield. Jolly good. Westfield, Ariel Way, W12; joules.com

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1. PLUMO Blanket Cardigan, £149; plumo.com 2. JIGSAW Geo Wool Blanket Coat, £149; jigsaw-online.com 3. TOAST Tapestry Knit House Coat, £225; toa.st 4. AGNONA Cashmere Colourblocked Coat, £4,165; stylebop.com 5. MONSOON Chester Blanket Coat, £129; mytheresa.com 6. APRICOT Faux Fur Blue & Yellow Aztec Blanket Wrap, £29; apricotonline.co.uk

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SWEET HEART Adorn yourself in sumptuous silk for slumber time this winter Photography Helen McArdle Styling Charlie Moore

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Tulle baby doll £345, by Agent Provocateur White cotton bodysuit (underneath), £130, by Simone Perele On right hand gold love bite ring, £85, by Maria Black, gold ring from a selection at Alex Monroe On left hand ring from a selection by Alex Monroe

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Cashmere Roll-Neck Sweater, £325, Issa

Cashmere sweater, £109, by Pure Collection Silk chiffon bra, £79 and matching knickers, £49, both by Made By Niki

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Gold lace chemise, £330, by Gilda & Pearl at Selfridges Nude silk bra, £57.50 and matching knickers £48 (underneath chemise), by Damaris On right hand - 14 carat gold plated star ring, £29, by Annie Haak 22 carat gold plate baroque ring, £132, by Alex Monroe On left hand - rings from a selection by Alex Monroe

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Silk Black and White Striped Pyjama Shirt, £330, as part of a set, by Olivia Von Halle at Fenwicks Left hand - Beige Gold and Diamond Coin Ring, £3,805, and Brushed Gold Ring (right hand), £1,630, and Gold and Diamond Loupe Pendent, £3,780, all by Dina Kamal at Dover Street Market

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Cashmere Sweater, £109, by Pure Collection Silk Chiffon Bra, £79, and Matching Knickers, £49, both by Made By Niki

STOCKISTS

Photography Helen McArdle at Kayte Ellis Agency Styling: Charlie Moore Make up: Helen Asher at ERA Management using M.A.C Hair: Jason Crozier for No.74 Hair and Beauty London using Bumble & Bumble Model: Charlotte Pallister at Select With thanks to The Apartments by The Sloane Club, 52 Lower Sloane Street, SW1W, 020 7730 9131; sloaneclub.co.uk

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EYES WIDE SHUT Tilda Swinton looks beyond stunning in this the new NARS Eye Opening Act campaign, which will be in shops this January. Available from Selfridges and narscosmetics.co.uk

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A room full of roses, illuminating creams and make up to end all make up

inter is well and truly underway and with it comes the ravages W wreaked on you skin by wind and cold, drying it out and making it generally unmanageable. This is where Neroli Skincare’s Eminence Organics Fire and Ice Facial comes in. Also known as the ‘Red Carpet Facial’ due to its instant effects and brilliant way of readying your skin for makeup, the treatment combines a hot exfoliation with a cooling masque. When I arrive at Neroli, I am greeted by the lovely Julia, the owner of Neroli who welcomes me and introduces me to Keelie Blake my therapist. Both women immediately put me at my ease and soon I am lying in a treatment room waiting for Keelie to apply the first part of the facial. She explains that the exfoliator contains Paprika which stimulates heat on the skin. After she applies it (and begins to give me a lovely hand massage) I can feel my skin tingling and then pulsing with heat. The sensation is intense but not unpleasant. Keelie then gently removes the exfoliator before applying the organic rosehip and mint masque using cold marble stones. This is incredibly soothing and relaxing. The end result: my skin is slightly pink but this goes down quickly and my whole face feels plumped, radiant and rehydrated. This facial is a winter must. u

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Face Up Charlotte Tilbury

New Year, new you, this January is time for total revival of your make up bag, and there's nowhere better to get it all from than make up artist du jour, Charlotte Tilbury. charlottetilbury.com

●NEROLI SKINCARE 43 Honor Oak Park, SE23, 020 8699 9496 ; neroli-skincare.co.uk

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / NOTES

10 of the best

SMOKEY EYE ESSENTIALS

WORLDLY WONDERS Jo Malone

Curated by Style Editor Charlotte Stockdale, the January launch of her My Wanderlust collection showcases stylishly packaged products inspired by her travels around the world. Prices Vary; jomalone.co.uk

FRESH THINKING D iptyque

For the freshest smelling room and to get you in the mood for spring, invest in Diptyque's Rosafolia scented candle, which contains notes of rose and ivy. £44; diptyqueparis.com

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LIGHT IT UP Givenchy

Refresh your face with Givenchy's new Hydra Sparkling High Moisturizing Luminescence Sap-Serum. The serum contains commiphora sap, which has been created to target the skins many layers and give a triple plumping, tightening and restructuring effect. Available on 20th January, £46; givenchy.com

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LI P THERAPY

À la Carte

Keeping your lips moisturised and nourished this chilly January doesn't mean they can't look chic. A la Carte's moisture rich 'Ace of Hearts' lipstick is the perfect way to keep your pout popping. £23; alacartelondon.com

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10 01. CLINIQUE, Kohl Shaper for Eyes, £15; clinique.co.uk 02. CLINIQUE, All About Shadow Smoke and Mirrors, £28; clinique.co.uk 03. CLARINS, 3 - Dot Liner, £20; clarins.co.uk 04. CLINIQUE Quickliner for Eyes, £15; clinique.co.uk 05. TOM FORD, Extreme Mascara, £34; selfridges.com 06. NARS, Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara, £19; narscosmetics.co.uk 07. CLARINS, Be Long Mascara, £21; clarins. co.uk 08. TOM FORD, Noir Absolute, £26; selfridges.com 09. CLARINS Eye Quartet, £32; clarins.co.uk 10. TOM FORD Brow Sculptor, £34; selfridges.com

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Need balance, clarity, cleansing and grounding? Book a Reiki and Crystal Healing session for energy shifting and to ready yourself for this year. This treatment plus many more including Reflexology and Holistic Massage are all available at your local therapy centre. Take this along for £10 off an hour treatment. 26-28 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3HF 020 3417 6108, therapy4life.net

A new Slimming World group is opening on 1st January within minutes of Crystal Palace triangle and within easy reach from Crystal Palace and Gipsy Hill stations. Your Consultant Sophia, has lost more than 3 stone in under a year and can help you achieve your weight loss goals in 2015. Every Thursday at 19.30pm. Christ Church, 1 Highland Road, SE19 1DP, 07711996810

DUNE HYPNOTHERAPY Do you want to get back into shape after Christmas? Or get back to drinking moderately? Or have the motivation to exercise? Or is this the year when you‚ are determined to deal with any unwanted habits, fears or phobias? If so, just contact Diana Powley SQHP/MPNLP on 0800 093 2024/07886 863923

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My Rebuild New year, new you! Myrebuild - Expert personal training services now available in Camberwell, Dulwich and Peckham. Offering a totally mobile service, I bring the training to you. Your Sessions will be enjoyable, rewarding and highly efficient, with each each one taking you a step closer to your physical goal. Lets turn back the clock! myrebuild.co.uk

NEROLI

HEALTHHUB

Start the New Year with a New You resolution at neroli. The extensive treatment menu includes ‘Eminence Organics Herbal Cellulite Treatment’ which helps to reduce the appearance of cellulite while the ‘Prescriptive Facial’ addresses your skincare concerns and provides advice on how to maintain a clear and radiant complexion. Choose neroli – ‘because you’re worth it’. 43 Honor Oak Park, SE23 1DZ; 020 8699 9496, neroli-skincare.co.uk

The symptoms of an allergy can be many, including itchy skin, runny blocked nose, gut disturbances. Knowing what you are allergic to is like knowing your own blood group - it’s part of your unique make-up. The best way to test for allergies is with specific IgE testing from your own blood. This test is available at HealthHub for a screen that includes 95% of the commonest allergies. £220; 0207 870 9166. healthhublondon.com

ROULLIER WHITE Mrs White’s Classic Cold Cream has all the advantages of similar massmarketed products with the important added benefit of being completely natural. English beeswax, rather than mineral oil, rose absolute, English lavender and natural nutrients, rather than nasty chemicals, create a miracle age-defying cream that loyal users swear by and has them coming back time and time again. 125 Lordship Lane, London SE22 8HU roullierwhite.com

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MODERATE DRINKER... Do you drink everyday? Do you fear it controlling you? Instead of you controlling it? Does your drinking become excessive when you socialise?

Myla and Davis have opened their second branch on North Cross Road, East Dulwich.

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heaven

SCENT

We take a look at the healing and therapeutic properties of balms and colognes 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

he history of perfume and wellbeing are inextricably linked; apothecaries and herbalists across Europe, and barber surgeons in Britain, sold therapeutic preparations that understandably smelt amazing due to the aromatic potency of their ingredients. The blending of botanicals for health unwittingly helped birth modern perfumery. Before 1867 perfumes and colognes had always been considered part of the medicinal pharmacy, but at the Paris International Exhibition of that year a new exhibition space was unveiled the ‘Cosmetics Hall’an industry was born. Some of the world’s most famous scents started out not as fragrances but as medicines or cures. In 1709 Italian born Johann Maria Farina created a preparation in his new home of Cologne, which was used for treating sore gums and indigestion. French soldiers

stationed there dubbed it Eau de Cologne. Napoleon used several bottles a day and subsequently the smell of the blend became synonymous with power and success; the fragrance, Farina 1709 [01], is famous the world over, and is an iconic, classic scent. Another Eau de Cologne, 4711 [02], or ‘miracle water’ as it was known, was first created by monks as a herbal tonic to be imbibed. It was only in 1810 when a new law required that ‘medicines’ declared their ingredients that, rather than reveal the secret formula, 4711 was rebranded as a toilet water. Today, a spritz of energising 4711 is an excellent way to start any day, and a splash in a morning bath is the best hangover cure. At the other end of the spectrum there are many therapeutic balms that, although created for their healing qualities, simply smell amazing. Relaunching this month is Pommade Divine [06]. Used to treat dry skin, bites, scars, burns, spots and a myriad of other complaints, Pommade Divine’s heavenly

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concoction of nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and liquid amber combine in a subtle, spicy scent which will have you holding your wrist up to your nose all day. It is a wonderfully warm fragrance full of calming comfort - the olfactory equivalent of a cashmere jumper. Parisian brand Friction de Foucaud is an energising body tonic which was created in 1946 by Madame Lucienne Merle. She was living in Indochine (modern-day Vietnam) and concocted her now legendary skin treatment for the French military officers to invigorate tired and sore limbs and joints. Friction de Foucaud [04] contains a unique blend of essential oils of lemon, orange, lavender, thyme, rosemary and extracts of camphor and menthol and lives up to its slogan ‘Banish Tiredness’. The wonderfully named Black Chicken’s Balm of Ages [03] contains a sensational list of ingredients including; Lavender, patchouli, cajuput, mandarin, geranium, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, frankincense. Blended to help combat frizzy hair, chaps, rashes, shaving sores, bruises and sunburn, all in one sweet smelling pot. Lavender, rosemary geranium, chamomile and sea kelp come together in a sublime marine manner in the genius Nova Scotia Fisherman Rescue Balm [05]; again, not marketed as a fragrance, this unique product for the outdoors man is a an elegant background scent for those men who do not like to wear cologne; a gateway scent. u 04

● Roullier White

125 Lordship Lane, SE22; roullierwhite.com

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Village Tandoori Authentic Indian Takeaway

Award Winning Master Chef (with 26 years experience) ‘London tried & tasted 2014’ Award Winners by customer voted online

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> TABLE TALK: EVERYTHING FROM DANISH/JAPANESE FUSION TO JUICE CLEANSES

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REVIEW: CHANDNI

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BERRY NICE January is the perfect time to shake off some of those bad habits accrued throughout the year. Why not start your day off right with fresh fruit, Greek yoghurt and museli served in one of these delightful striped bowls. debenhams.com

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We specialize in organic and artisan foods and wines from Spain, including jamon Iberico and unďŹ ltered extra virgin olive oil.

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FOOD & DRINK / NOTES RECIPE

SALMON

IN SHONY® SEAWEED & HERB MARINADE B y M A R A S E AW E E D

Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS: • 4 Salmon fillets • 60ml rapeseed oil • Juice of 1 lemon • Handful of basil • Handful of parsley • 2 tbsp Shony® • Black pepper • 2 garlic cloves

TABLE TALK Get healthy this January with Danish/Japanese fusion, juice cleanses and seaweed

TURNING JAPANESE

METHOD: 01 Place the salmon fillets in a bowl. Add all the other ingredients to an electric mixer and mix to a thick liquid. 02 Coat the salmon in the marinade and place, covered, in the fridge for an hour Preheat the oven to 180C

Loosely wrap each individual salmon fillet with some of the marinade in tin foil pockets, making sure the edges are pinched together tightly. 03

04 Put the salmon parcels in the oven for 10-15 mins depending on the thickness of the salmon fillets 05 Serve with green beans and baby new potatoes – make sure to pour all the good juices from the marinade onto the dish.

Discount code: Absolutely15 at checkout for 15% discount; maraseaweed.com

If you’re partial to adding a dash of lemon or lime to your cooking (or margaritas) then the Prepara Juicer should be on your shopping list. Simply squeeze the fruit and save any leftover juice in the attached glass container. Brilliant. £9.99, available from loosescookshop.co.uk

Cleanse and Tone his year was the year of the cleanse and if you’re looking to take the plunge we recommend the Radiance 3 Day Signature Cleanse. Not for the faint of heart (or stomach) this regime is not a long-term solution to getting healthy or losing weight but can kickstart a more health-conscious lifestyle. u £215; radiancecleanse.com

FOOD FACT

Neither strawberries, raspberries or blackberries are actually berries. Berry strange...

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WORTH THE SQUEEZE

Danish and Japanese fusion restaurant Sticks’n’Sushi is coming to Greenwich this January and will be located a stone’s throw from the Cutty Sark, Maritime Museum and Greenwich Park. For those wondering what exactly Danish/ Japanese fusion is, it involves sushi and yakitori cooked on charcoal grills. Kangei and velkommen to Greenwich! u sticksnsushi.com

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Manuel’s

Manuel’s creates authentic freshly cooked Italian food. Service is friendly and relaxed. Menus A La carte menu Set menu Sunday roast menu

020 8670 1843 129 Gipsy Hill, London SE19 1QS

www.manuelsrestaurantandbar.com

‘Great food, friendly and relaxing Italian restaurant & bar’ manuelsrestaurantandbar

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Piece Of Cake Cafe

Homemade cakes freshly made to order on the premises

The finest ingredients and traditional methods producing exceptional homemade cakes for any occasion and for any event that requires our outside catering

75 East Dulwich Grove, East Dulwich | Tel 020 86937733 | Open 08:30 - 17:00 | www.pieceofcakecafeuk.co.uk | info@pieceofcakecafeuk.co.uk

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FOOD & DRINK / REVIEW To start, my companion and I cannot resist ordering some onion bhajis and papadums, which arrive with a selection of dips including raita and mango chutney. The bhajis are flavoursome and tasty with just the right amount of crunch - they are also enormous and each serving comprises of two, making me think this is a dish that would be great for sharing between two. For our main, we look back at the menu; the time to narrow down our choices has come. As neither of us is too keen on spicy food (something that proves somewhat of a hindrance when reviewing an Indian restaurant!) we instead go for milder, but no less tasty dishes off the Chef’s Special menu. The Butter Chicken strikes me as being the ideal choice for my slightly cowardly

SOON WE are tucking into SOME TRULY scrumptious CURRY

Chandni

Indian cuisine at its finest at this West Dulwich restaurant Wo r d s c at h e r i n e h a l e s

n England there is a great affection for the curry house. It’s where we go for birthdays, leaving dos, dates and feels, despite the Indian cuisine, like a distinctly British custom. Located a stone’s throw from West Dulwich station, Chandni Restaurant is one such establishment, lit with moody red lighting and pretty candles creating a feeling of warmth and atmosphere. As soon as my companion and I walk in we are hit by the delicious smells wafting from the kitchen and our yearning for a curry (already rather

strong) redoubles as we are seated. Before embarking on our food choices we give the drinks menu a look and are impressed by the comprehensive cocktail menu and wine list - something many Indian restaurants lack. However, we follow the logic that the only proper drink to accompany a curry is beer. Our waiter recommends Mongoose, an Indian beer that Chandni has on tap and from the first sip we know we’ve made the right decision. The menu offers all the standbys you would expect from an Indian restaurant plus several tempting chef’s specials that make our decisions all the more difficult.

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palette while my companion opts for the Murgh Badami, a curried chicken dish in an almond sauce. Being slightly braver than I, she asks for a little heat to be added and her request is immediately agreed to. We add to this a side of Pilau rice and wait in anticipation for our food to arrive. This does not take long at all, however and soon we are tucking into some truly scrumptious curry. My Butter Chicken, despite its mildness, is full of flavour and the sauce is creamy and rich. The Murgh Badami, my friend informs me, is subtle with the delicate flavour of the almonds contrasting well with the heat from the chilis. We mop up the sauce with incredibly tasty garlic naans and a few more papadums all washed down with our delectable Mongoose beer. By the time we had finished our mains we were full up to the brim - too full to try any of the yummy-sounding desserts but on the plus side, this gives us the perfect excuse to return to Chandni. Tasty food, ambient atmosphere and an all round delightful experience, Chandni is the perfect place to grab a really delicious meal with a friend. u

● chandni

134A Thurlow Park Road, SE21; chandnirestaurant.co.uk

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> R'N'R AT IN:SPA RETREAT, MOROCCO: ALEX JONES REPORTS

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RELAX & UNWIND Writer Alexandra Jones takes steps to a healthier and happier lifestyle for the New Year at the beautiful In:Spa Retreat just outside Marrakech, Morocco. See page 44 for a review of her life-changing experience.

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o give you a sense of what you’re dealing with, I’ll begin with a few admissions. Firstly, I never really ‘got’ yoga. It seemed to me a hobby that people who never exercise take up to make themselves feel better about not exercising. Secondly, sugar has been a ruling force in my life ever since I discovered the joys of the school vending machine; because really, what’s better than a 4pm snack of two Mars bars and a packet of Maltesers? This appreciation - some would call it an addiction - has dogged me through my whole podgyaround-the-middle life. It was something that I had resigned myself to: I would always, always be the person who ate a second dessert and skipped spinning. It’s just how I was made. The idea of in:spa, then, intrigued me. The company offers week-long detox retreats. You go along to a luxury location (be it villa, hotel or riad) in a sunsoaked country and, with a group of strangers (between 10 and 20), are schooled by a nutritionist, personal trainers, a yoga

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instructor and a chef in the intricacies of health and wellbeing. There is a full timetable of exercises, including two hikes and two 5km runs and all meals are prepared by the chef who flies out with you. The retreat that I went to was in Morocco and while I’m not sure I learned anything groundbreaking about nutrition or exercise, I did learn a great deal about myself. In fact, if I were prone to hyperbole, I’d say this holiday changed my life. The riad itself, a few miles outside Marrakech, was picture postcard perfect. On the first night, the group of twelve nervously eyed one another across the main atrium and Mel – the nutritionist who had flown out with us from the UK - explained that we had as much opportunity to explore as we wanted. ‘Above all else, this is a holiday, none of the activities are compulsory,’ she assured us. Everyone, however, seemed game enough; the group was made up entirely of women, a doctor and an ambulance driver amongst them, barring one man, a burned out entrepreneur escaping too many hours in the office. Each day we’d partake in a programme that included at least an hour of yoga and

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TRAVEL / MOROCCO THE feeling of ACHIEVEMENT was INCREDIBLE two to three hours of aerobic exercise in the form of fitness classes run by a personal trainer. All of which would be supplemented with one-on-one tutoring in food and fitness. This, I quickly discovered, did not mean hardcore workouts at 5am. There was no military style shouting and for real fitness fanatics in:spa probably isn’t the right way to go. The earliest you rise is 7am, for a 5km run which you can walk, if you like. I ran, it was the first time I’d run 5km in my life and the feeling of achievement was few days without sugar certainly left me craving something sweet. Things like portion control or how each meal should be balanced (50% greens and vegetables, 25% carb, 25% protein) are dealt with in no nonsense, group sessions with the nutritionist. On the one hand these sessions don’t necessarily cover new territory, but they certainly hammer home the basic facts that you blithely ignore when you pick a packet of crisps over carrot sticks. There are also oneon-one sessions with the nutritionist that are designed to be as specific as possible incredible. For those of middling ability (me) who go to the gym sporadically, but have a desire to go more, in:spa will work like a balm on your motivation levels. You’re not going to leave transformed but you will be inspired to try. All meals are eaten en masse and (apart from dinner) in a buffet style where you help yourself. Food throughout the week is treated with a lot of positivity: the focus is very much on what you can have. For breakfast this means quite a lot: eggs, fruit, gluten-free buckwheat pancakes, vegan bircher muesli, all delicious. Ditto lunch, think chargrilled chicken, homemade hummus, carrot salad with raisins and tamarind dressing. For both of these meals you’re invited to go for two helpings, three, if you really want. The only restrictions come around dinner time; dinner is two small courses with little flexibility in portion size. Of course you can request more, but then that’s sort of defeating the point. I can’t say that I was hungry, though those first

MARRAKECH PALMERIE to helping each individual achieve their goal. Very few people in the group seemed to be there to lose weight, and in:spa as a company certainly don’t make any claims to helping you shed pounds. Rather the approach is more holistic - each person’s needs are assessed before the meeting, then the nutritionist doles out advice on a case by case basis. Predictably, my addiction to sugar was the main topic

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under discussion. ‘If you can go without it for three weeks, your habit will be broken,’ explained Mel. Three weeks to break the habit of a lifetime? I didn’t quite believe her, but after the first few days, when the cravings had subsided, I was willing to give it a try. Nine months since the retreat there are things that, irrespective of how beneficial they were at the time, I haven’t been able to stick with. No alcohol, for example. In the most part though, I am sugar free and exercise more than I ever have done at any other time in my life. The genius of in:spa is that everything on offer is absolutely top notch: advice from a wonderful team. Food from an exceptional chef. Accommodation in a beautiful setting. At the very least you’ll leave with the kind of deep sense of calm that only seven nights of blissful sleep will give you. And at most, you could end up like me, not wholly transformed, but certainly more believing in your own ability to change. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough. u

Morocco u 7 nights available from £1,895 across a variety of in:spa programmes and locations in 2015 including Morocco, Spain and France. Prices based on 2 sharing a small double room on an all-inclusive basis. Price includes all group physical activities, 1 nutrition consultation, 1 personal training session, 2 massages and airport transfers. Price excludes flights.

● in:spa retre ats

020 3235 0120; inspa-retreats.com

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Wo r d s R o s e n o e l hen I was at school, I had a vision of the kind of place I would live in when I moved to London and became a film star (before the inevitable move to L.A., prompted by my meteoric success). It would be on the river, spacious and light and full of the latest mod cons. And there would be a breakfast bar. For some

in terms of eateries and shops. As if this were not enough, NEO Bankside has a jewel in its already ornate crown: three penthouses, each designed by a different world class designer, the least expensive of which comes in at a cool ÂŁ6.7m. All this makes my desire to take a peek at inside all the more potent but as I step into the glass lift which whizzes up the building, offering panoramic views of the Southbank, it occurs to me that this may not be the best housing choice for someone who suffers from vertigo. I

emerge on the 10th floor a little dizzy and take a moment to collect myself before following my guides into the penthouse. I am being shown around by Georgie Green, account manager at Purple PR for the development and Clio Astolfi, Sales Executive for Native Land. They have elected to take me on a tour of the penthouse designed by Studio Reed, the highest valued of the three at ÂŁ19.75m and, in my opinion, the most stunning. We walk through reassuringly heavy

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HOME & INTERIORS / DESIGN doors into an atrium, through another set of doors and then into what has to be one of the most striking living spaces I have ever seen. Despite the impressive furniture and sheer size of the place, the first thing that hits me is the view. St. Paul's Cathedral is right there. I'm no tourist but this was some seriously exciting stuff. The penthouse is 7,080 sq ft in all with interior design by Studio Reed and architecture by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners. It is unsurprising therefore that the impression of space is a strong one, emphasized by the enormous slanted windows and an open plan approach to the sitting and dining areas. Attention to detail seems to have been a huge factor and as I am lead through the four

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bedrooms, walk-in wardrobes, study and bathrooms I am struck by individual elements as well as the overall flow. A side-board, for instance, that is half modern sculpture, half furniture and a table in the entry way that when closely examined turns out to be Battersea Power Station emitting a billowing cloud of gold smoke particularly catch my eye. Clio and Georgie point out features that they love as we walk through, including the chainmail curtains that adorn one room. Studio Reed's vision is clear throughout; this penthouse is intended to be something aesthetically arresting but nonetheless, comfortable and easy to live in. The fabrics are luxurious, carpets thick and nooks housing squishy sofas abound. This is after all, not an art gallery but a home.

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Fitting into the uber-luxe niche that has grown up around the Southbank, NEO Bankside offer something unique. The buyers they attract are undoubtedly an exclusive bunch but with neighbouring developments selling appartments for ÂŁ100m a pop, they are perhaps occupying a slightly more reasonable bracket. Artistry and meticulous care have been taken to create a rarified atmosphere and though it may only be a fantasy, as I leave I can't help but picture myself standing on the sweeping terrace, glass of Merlot in hand, gazing out over the river. I guess I'll just have to wait for my big break. u

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n its simplest terms, coding is telling a computer what you want it to do. This involves typing in step-by-step commands for the computer to follow. It’s often likened to learning a foreign language and it’s certainly double-Dutch to most parents. But in a world where coding powers our digital world, where every website, smartphone app, computer program, calculator and even microwave relies on code in order to operate, we all – but particularly children - need to understand it. The coders of the future will be the architects and builders of the digital age. Kathryn Parsons, chief executive and co-founder of Decoded, a company in the heart of east London’s Tech City which runs Code in a Day courses, says: 'We desperately need digital creators – talent – for the UK to be a global player in tech. Coding is the new building block for the world. There are lots of intelligent, young people out there but only a fraction of them are learning to code on the web. Bringing coding alive is essential, not just in the classroom but also by parents sitting down with their kids and learning together. Whether you are six or 60, this has a place in everyone’s lives. Coding is the new literacy.' In west London, two enterprising women are bringing coding into the classrooms of Notting Hill. BlueSHIFT Coding was set up by Heather Lyons, a web designer and Elizabeth Tweedale, an architect, designer and computer scientist. Both have young children and a missionary zeal to get kids coding. 'Our aim is to enable young people to become creative users of technology

CODERS OF THE FUTURE will be the ARCHITECTS and BUILDERS of a DIGITAL AGE rather than passive consumers,” says Tweedale, a 30-year-old American. 'We are not trying to create a nation of computer scientists but in future we all need to have some understanding of computation,' she says. BlueSHIFT Coding is already running classes at Chepstow House School, Wetherby and Falcon School for Girls, as well as after-school courses at the company’s studio in Monmouth Road, and will be launching new classes in Kensal Rise after Christmas. Tweedale and Lyons have developed their own approach to teaching code to children between the ages of 5-12. Tweedale explains that, traditionally, computer science has only been taught

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at university level and the teaching for younger children has often been a 'watered down' version. 'That just doesn’t work for children,' she says. 'It’s too slow. Have you ever seen a three-year-old work an iPad? They’re so quick, they aren’t held back by preconceived ideas.' BlueSHIFT Coding is all about 'taking creativity in all forms in order for children to solve problems', says Tweedale. She describes a favourite project in the lessons– ‘Teddy Hacking’. This is when the children bring in old, no longer loved soft toys and turn them into robots by adding sensors, LEDs and other micro-controls. It’s great fun. “The huge challenge is finding teachers that can teach this,” says Tweedale. From now on, KS1 (Key Stage1) children will have to understand core elements of computer science, while those in KS2 must be able to understand and edit code and KS3 pupils must learn to be able to write their own code. At the latter stages, the teacher will need training in computer science. There is currently a huge shortage, Tweedale says. Despite the dearth of qualified teachers there are plenty of initiatives for keen coders. Founders4Schools recently held an Appathon UK to get students to design and create an app prototype – the top three were then coded by university students and the winners were presented with their winning apps in the House of Commons last November. And Code Club, a nationwide network of volunteer-led after school coding clubs, now has more than 2,000 clubs up and running. u blueshiftcoding.com

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Nestled between stunning warehouse conversions just moments from the River Thames is this bright two double bedroom apartment. A short walk away from the Shard and Borough Market, one of London’s best spots for dinner and drinks, the flat boasts a sweeping open plan kitchen/living area, floor-to-ceiling windows and easy access to the Jubilee line, which links with Canary Wharf and the City via Bermondsey underground station. Bermondsey Wall West, Bermondsey, SE16, £750,000 – Leasehold

Reception – This spacious room is the perfect size for entertaining and boasts wood flooring, down lighting and floor-toceiling windows. Kitchen - Complementing the reception area perfectly is this fully fitted kitchen, which provides plenty of storage and worktop space as well as a range of integrated appliances. Bedroom - A beautifully presented large double room with ample space and floor-to-ceiling windows allowing plenty of natural light.

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hether you are selling your home or a property you are letting, bringing your property to the attention of investor landlords is a great way to tap into a valuable hidden market. We know there are a large number of buy-to-let investors out there waiting for the right investment opportunity to come along, but who are not necessarily actively looking on Rightmove or other portals. By bringing your property to their attention as a possible buy-to-let opportunity, you can access a whole new market. The first step is to find out from a local agent like Leaders – experienced in both lettings and sales – what the rental value of your property is and the potential yield based on its sales value. If it has a yield of four percent or more and is in an area where rental demand is strong, it is likely to appeal to an investor buyer. As an agent with decades of experience in lettings, we have an extensive database of investor landlords who have expressed an interest in receiving details of properties with good rental potential. Many of these investors are not actively looking on property portals, agent’s websites or in the local press, but if a property with the right investment potential is brought to their attention, they are usually keen to explore the opportunity. If your property is currently being let, having a tenant in situ is an advantage when targeting your property to investor buyers. Buying a tenanted property means they will receive rent from the day of completion and will not have the hassle and expense of having to find a tenant themselves. This is also an ideal solution for you, as you won’t have to serve notice on your tenant or suffer any loss of rent while your sale is proceeding.

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Original features Family house Upland Road, SE22 A delightful four bedroom Victorian family house, with some outstanding original features, in one of the most popular residential roads in East Dulwich. The house has spacious rooms throughout and in particular there is a 90ft South East facing garden. Situated near Lordship Lane with its main bus routes, the property is within easy reach of East Dulwich station and the vibrant lifestyle Dulwich has to offer. ÂŁ869,995 Freehold

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Sophia Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Carroll & Tilly, Sales Manager

Newly refurbished Three bedrooms Ferris Road, SE22 A three bedroom mid terrace post war house in a prime residential road in East Dulwich. The property is presented in immaculate condition which offers bright and spacious accommodation throughout, and is complimented on the ground floor by a fitted kitchen/dining room that leads out to a private garden and a good sized separate reception room. The first floor comprises three double bedrooms and a modern shower room. ÂŁ639,950 Freehold

Dulwich 020 8875 7999

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Balham 020 8675 6565

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Clapham 020 8875 7995

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

East Dulwich 020 8875 7999

Wimbledon 020 3750 9111

www.jacksonsestateagents.com

Split level

Victorian conversion

Barry Road, SE22 An exceptional split-level flat on the upper floors of a large Victorian house, located on this popular residential road in East Dulwich. Accommodation comprises an open plan kitchen/lounge, study room, two double bedrooms, bathroom, separate access leading to a west facing garden with summer house. Located within close proximity to the plethora of excellent local amenities. ÂŁ600,000 Share of Freehold

Dulwich 020 8875 7999

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Barry Road, SE22

£525,000 SoF

The Gardens, SE22

£450,000 SoF

Smart three double bedroom split level maisonette situated on the corner of Barry Road and North Cross Road, famed for its independent shops. The property is very modern with contemporary kitchen and spacious living space. EPC = D

A well presented two bedroom Victorian first floor conversion with access to a shared garden situated in a popular and sought after location in East Dulwich in The Gardens overlooking the green. EPC = D

Dulwich & SE I 020 8299 1722 I dulwich@bushells.com

North Cross Road, SE22 £499,950 Leasehold

Therapia Road, SE22

A stunning newly refurbished two bedroom period conversion located in a gated mews on one of the most popular and sought after streets in East Dulwich. EPC = D

A spacious two double bedroom split level top floor Victorian conversion offered to the market. This property is very well located for local restaurants, cafes and independent retailers in the area as well as being close to both Peckham Rye Common and Dulwich Park. EPC = E

Dulwich & SE I 020 8299 1722 I dulwich@bushells.com

£390,000 SoF

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Landells Road, SE22

ÂŁ695,000 Freehold

A very well presented Victorian terraced house situated on a quiet residential road in East Dulwich. This property has been decorated to a high standard & offers two large double bedrooms, modern bathroom, a spacious double reception with period features and fitted kitchen leading out to a south/west facing garden. Perfectly located to local primary schools as well as all the bars, restaurants and local amenities on Lordship Lane. The house is bright and airy throughout and would be ideal for first time buyers or a young family. EPC = D Dulwich & SE I 020 8299 1722 I dulwich@bushells.com

PART OF THE EDMUND CUDE GROUP

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Matthew Coffey & Mark Valentine

Lettings Manager and Sales Manager Jacksons, Dulwich Photography: rebecca noonan

Matthew:

Mark:

hirty years ago a colleague of mine at our Wandsworth Common office was extolled of the virtues of East Dulwich – he chose to ignore him and continued to trade his wares ‘Between the Commons’. I invited him to come and sample the sights and delights of Lordship Lane and its environs a couple of weeks ago – and to say he was bowled over is an understatement. For those of us that appreciate an eclectic selection of shops, bars and restaurants, mainly independently owned and run, this is a throwback to the high streets of the past. There are a dozen or more places to eat and drink including a very atmospheric French restaurant in an authentic ‘David Greig’ grocery shop with original tiles and signage. On Saturdays, there are regularly queues outside the butcher, baker, fishmonger and even the hardware store. And the local community come out in force and pull together for festivals and charity events. The London Overground map is a challenge to even the most avid Times Crossword solver, but once you get the hang of it London Bridge is only 15 minutes away. Having initiated my career with the larger corporates I am now proud to be the Lettings Manager for Jacksons, an independent company with the mantra – With us its personal. Indeed, the Jacksons philosophy fits in perfectly with my own. We have grown organically with representatives that understand old fashioned values and combine them with a passion for people and the area.

y first steps into the property world came about back in 2000, which seems like only yesterday but so much has changed since then. I started out as a trainee for a local independent in Battersea. The job role included driving clients to (and showing them around) stunning properties along the river. I never thought that I would end up as an estate agent as I had my heart set on becoming a stock broker in the city, but the luxury cars, smart suits and fast paced environment really intrigued me. Ultimately, it was the satisfaction of finding someone a new home and helping clients sell their properties that gave me a real sense of achievement and drive. Having lived and worked in South London for the entirety of my career, I have experienced firsthand the changes that have unfolded over the last few years, in particular the improvement to the transport links. After the announcement of the extension of the London Overground Line to neighbouring Peckham Rye, Denmark Hill & Queens Road Peckham in December 2012, many buyers who had previously disregarded the area are looking here. This demand has seen buyers with substantial budgets moving east from South-West London and south from North London. Working in an area that is changing constantly such as East Dulwich keeps you on your toes, but I’m very thankful for the opportunity and look forward to the developments that lay ahead in 2015.

020 8875 7999; jacksonsestateagents.com

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PROPERTY | PROFILE

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JANUARY 2015

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We continue to sell many of the most interesting and attractive family

houses

Dulwich,

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the

surrounding area, particularly towards the higher end of the market. if you are moving in 2015 and have a property to sell or are looking to buy an exeptional home, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Calton Avenue se21

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Frank Dixon Way se21

Mount Gardens Se26

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WOOD VALE SE23

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DULWICH OFFICE

CHALFORD ROAD, SE21 | £550,000 F/H

A fine example of a Edwardian four bedroom semi-detached house

A beautiful 2 bedroom cottage in a sought after road in West

just a short walk away from the shops and restaurants in Dulwich

Dulwich. The property is decorated and presented to a very high

Village as well as many sought after schools and Dulwich library.

standard so ready for someone to move into straight away.

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DOVERCOURT ROAD, SE22 | OIRO £1.375M

BARRY ROAD, SE22 | £449,950 SOFF

BEAUVAL ROAD, SE22 | £1,275,000 F/H

Lovely one bedroom garden flat with a wealth of lovely original

Fabulous five bedroom family home on a quiet residential road just a

features conveniently located for Lordship Lane and has great

short walk to both Lordship Lane, Dulwich Village and Dulwich Park

transport links to central London by rail and bus.

as well as lots of sought after schools.

More Properties Urgently Needed Dulwich Office8 Woodwarde RoadDulwichLondon SE22 8UJT: 020 3397 1144E: info@pickwickestates.com

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HONOR OAK PARK OFFICE

PERRY RISE, SE23 | £299,950 L/H

HONOR OAK PARK, SE23 | £365,000 SOFF

A recently refurbished three bedroom period conversion flat offering

Beautifully presented two bedroom ground floor conversion flat

generous living space and comes to the market chain free.

within very close proximity to Honor Oak station with a very well

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maintained private rear garden. Share of freehold.

BOVENEY ROAD, SE23 | £875,000 F/H

CHALSEY ROAD, SE4 | £365,000 L/H

Charming 4 double bedroom, 1930's semi-detached family home on

Stunning ground floor one bedroom garden flat in a beautiful

this tree lined street close to great local schools and the Overground

Victorian terraced house on this lovely residential road in the very

at Honor Oak Park station will whisk you into town within 15 minutes.

sought after area of Hilly Fields.

More Properties Urgently Needed Honor Oak Park Office47 Honor Oak ParkHonor OakLondon SE23 1EAT: 020 3397 1166 E: info@pickwickestates.com

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KnightFrank.co.uk

NEO Bankside, Bankside SE1

One Tower Bridge, South Bank SE1

A fabulous two double bedroom apartment with winter garden in the award winning NEO Bankside development. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception, open plan kitchen, winter garden. Approximately 98 sq m ﴾1,058 sq ft﴿. EPC rating C.

An exceptional brand new apartment to rent in the exclusive One Tower Bridge development, nestled in a picturesque setting on the South Bank. 1 bedroom, bathroom, reception, open plan kitchen, balcony. Approximately 53 sq m ﴾568 sq ft﴿. EPC rating B.

Available furnished

Guide price: £925 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/tower-bridge

Guide price: £695 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/tower-bridge

One Tower Bridge, South Bank SE1

NEO Bankside, Bankside SE1

An outstanding brand new apartment, boasting the finest in luxury London living accommodation with use of residents’ gym, swimming pool, sauna and spa facilities. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception, open plan kitchen, balcony. Approximately 83 sq m ﴾896 sq ft﴿. EPC rating B.

A truly stunning 17th floor apartment finished to an exceptional standard with panoramic views of London's iconic skyline overlooking the Thames. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception, kitchen, winter garden. Approximately 256 sq m ﴾2,750 sq ft﴿. EPC rating C.

Available furnished

Guide price: £775 per week

Guide price: £2,750 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/tower-bridge

020 3589 2841 towerbridge@knightfrank.com

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EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS IN SE1

LET NEO Bankside, Bankside SE1 Guide price: £950 per week

To find out how we can help you please contact us

LET NEO Bankside, Bankside SE1 Guide price: £2,450 per week

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LET One Tower Bridge, South Bank SE1 Guide price: £825 per week

LET One Tower Bridge, South Bank SE1 Guide price: £950 per week

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LET One Tower Bridge, South Bank SE1 Guide price: £625 per week

LET Cubitt House, Blackfriars SE1 Guide price: £750 per week

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St Aidans Road, SE22 0RN ÂŁ800,000 Freehold

92.25 sq. metres (993 sq. ft). Stunning three bedroom Victorian house boasting many period features throughout. This well presented mid terraced offers good sized interconnecting lounge and dining room with stripped wooden floors, contemporary kitchen with useful breakfast bar and door leading onto the private patio garden with mature boarders and decked area. Upstairs there are three double bedrooms with striped wooden floor boards and family bathroom. Set within easy reach of Peckham Rye Park and Common, local shops on Forest Hill Road or a wider selection of shops, caf"Eacute;ÂŠ bars and restaurants to Lordship Lane, East Dulwich and Peckham Rye. Good transport links and local primary schools within easy walking distance.

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Canonbie Road, SE23 3AT ÂŁ1,400 per month

58.01 sq. metres (624 sq. ft.) Two bedroom raised ground floor flat with own entrance and shared decked patio to the front. This property was built two years ago and has an open plan lounge and well-fitted kitchen. There are two double bedrooms and modern bathroom. Outside has a communal gardens and off street parking approach via automatic gates to the front. There is a rear pedestrian gate which give access to both Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park BR stations are within 10 minutes walk. (11/17-minute journey to London Bridge).

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PROPERTY | STYLE BIBLE

300 YEARS of the Georgians Wo r d s N I G E L L E W I S

a celebration of georgian architecture

This year we’ve all been remembering those who died during the First World War, however 2014 is the anniversary of a less famous but happier event – the 300-year anniversary of London’s Georgian homes, which were built from 1714 until the 1790s. It started with the arrival of George I, the first of four Georges, who heralded a period of architectural revolution as London embraced several generations of architects all obsessed with the order of Palladian architecture. This included familiar names including Wren, Hawksmoor, Vanbrugh, Nash, Soane, Holland and the Adam brothers – designers who all, along with many imitators, brought a new and distinctive look to London. Georgian, though, is not a precise term. Pure Georgian architecture began with a Palladian influenced style that ran from 1714 to 1760 but was then followed by the Adam period (named after Scottish brothers Robert and James Adam) until the 1790s, after which the Regency period began.

Symmetry

Order, symmetry and proportion frown down from the brick and stone of London’s Georgian properties as do their large sash windows (an innovation introduced by the

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Georgians), railings and, if you’ve ventured inside one at any time in your life, their wood panelling and wide floorboards. At the moment the most fashionable Georgian area of London is Spitalfields, whose Hugenot-era houses were saved from being demolished by a group of enthusiasts during the 1970s and which have now become highly desirable and often authentically restored properties. But there’s plenty to choose from if you don’t want to live there. London experienced one of its most energetic bursts of expansion under the rule of the four Georges (helped by the availability of new build plots following the Great Fire of London in 1666) and by 1753 it had become larger than Constantinople, making it the biggest city in the world.

Perhaps the prettiest and most intact Georgian gem north of the Thames is Bedford Square, between Tottenham Court Road and the British Museum; an undisturbed piece of Georgian construction dating from the late 1770s. The most famous however is Canonbury Square in Islington; in large part because authors Evelyn Waugh and George Orwell once lived there. But while there’s history, owning a 300-year-old property comes with maintenance responsibilities. Georgian properties are well known for needing regular refurbishments as wooden door and window lintels lead to sagging apertures, roof trusses crumble after several centuries of duty and chimney stacks wobble as masonry fails. Despite German bombing and the frequent threat of demolition (especially when out of fashion), huge swathes of Georgian buildings still stand and North of the river Georgian properties run from Hyde Park to the City and up as far as Islington, which is still one of the bastions of this period's homes, as well as Highgate (which is home to Little Green Street, a wholly intact street built during the 1780s). Georgian London had less impact south of the river but made it to Clapham Old Town, which is full of the period’s signature flat-fronted, parapet-topped terraced streets. Despite the fact that we have lost a large amount of London’s Georgian property to demolition and destruction, what remains forms part of London’s history and character. On the 300th anniversary of London’s Georgian homes we can be confident that what is left is cherished and will be well looked after.

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Gatestone Road, SE19

450,000

• A Very Attractive 3 Bedroom Flat With Share Of Freehold. • Located On The Lovely Gatestone Road. • A Few Minutes’ Walk To Crystal Palace Triangle.

Thicket Road, SE20

£250,000

• A Delightful One Bedroom Period Conversion. • Located Opposite The Tranquil Expanses Of Crystal Palace Park. • Conveniently Located With Excellent Transport Links Close By.

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South Vale, SE19

£325,000

• A Charming One Bedroom Freehold House. • Located Only A Few Minutes’ Walk from Crystal Palace Triangle. • Benefitting From A Secluded Walled Garden. • Private Parking.

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Brockwell Park

ÂŁ850,000

A charming period property with generous accommodation, 4 bedrooms, 2/3 reception rooms, original features. EPC=F

North Dulwich

ÂŁ599,000

A two bedroom house in an attractive residential close, bathroom and shower room, attractive decor, large garden. EPC=D *All rents quoted exclude other charges or fees which may apply. For more information please visit our website www.burnetware.com

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Brockwell Park

ÂŁ1,050,000

An Edwardian residence with superb views of Brockwell Park, 4 bedrooms, 2/3 reception rooms, conservatory. EPC=E

Nunhead

ÂŁ550,000

A three bedroom Victorian cottage requiring modernization large 22ft x 12ft cellar, 50ft rear garden. EPC=G *All rents quoted exclude other charges or fees which may apply. For more information please visit our website www.burnetware.com

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North Dulwich

ÂŁ1,150,000

An impressive semi detached house with 5 bedrooms, two bathrooms and superb entertaining space. EPC=C

Denmark Hill

ÂŁ425,000

A spacious two double bedroom purpose built flat with private balcony and communal gardens. EPC=E *All rents quoted exclude other charges or fees which may apply. For more information please visit our website www.burnetware.com

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Herne Hill

ÂŁ1,200,000

A large semi detached double fronted residence requiring updating. EPC=F

North Dulwich

ÂŁ225,000

A one bedroom ground floor flat in a development facing Sunray gardens, excellent views, transport facilities nearby. EPC=D *All rents quoted exclude other charges or fees which may apply. For more information please visit our website www.burnetware.com

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PROPERTY | NIGEL LEWIS

London's MOST POPULAR

Nigel Lewis, Absolutely's resident property writer, takes a look at London's most viewed property: 22 Lyndhurst Road, Hampstead

here are 58,596 properties listed for sale in London at the moment and at the time of writing this was the most viewed online of any of them. It’s also the most expensive house for sale in the capital although it’s not the dearest property – an apartment within One Hyde Park in Knightsbridge is currently listed at £64.9 million which, I know, is a lot of money for a five bedroom flat. Better value is to be had if you buy 22 Lyndhurst Road in Hampstead (it has a garden, for starters) as well as an interesting history. Over the past four years it has been owned by a high profile Russian oligarch who in turn bought it off a London property magnate. Both men have spent considerable sums doing the property up and the house now

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