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Summer's hothouse hideaway

10 things we really want this month Diary dates for July

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Absolutely meets comedienne Ruby Wax ahead of her new tour

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ew things scream summer like al-fresco dining and July is the month to make this happen. We’ve hunted down the city’s best suntraps to while away the balmy evenings on page 72.

Summer time also signals festival fever but for those unwilling to travel far and wide, Cornbury Festival is the event for you. This glorious three-day festival of frivolity and live music is back with one of its strongest line-ups ever. Take a look at our What’s On page to read all about it. From festivals to fashion - we’ve got a fantastically tropical shoot that provides inspiration for sultry summer nights, along with a selection of the season’s best swimsuits. You can wear one whilst poolside in paradise. Or, if you’ll be topping up your tan on home turf, turn to page 82 to get serious wanderlust over our Indonesian escape. We’ve also caught up with Ruby Wax ahead of her new tour. Read our interview on page 22. I very much hope you enjoy the issue. Ciao! ◆

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L A PERL A

Dive into a kaleidoscopic world inspired by the vibrant English garden and the playfulness of Pop Art. La Perla’s pre-fall 17 campaign, fronted by fashion favourite Kendall Jenner, evokes fantasy, imagination and artwork. laperla.com

Say it with Stripes

Fashion designer Mara Hoffman is known for her environmentally conscious swimwear. The 'Vela' swimsuit is made from SPF50+ Italian stretch fabric printed with flattering stripes. £230, net-a-porter.com

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Forte Forte blends a modern vision with rustic charm. Embrace the label's talent for polished tailoring, while nailing the summer’s bohemian look. £377, forte-forte.com

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Colour. Create. Customise. Estée Lauder's fun new lip colours are packed with ingredients that help smooth lips and renew moisture. £19, esteelauder.co.uk

Bimba Y Lola's luxe separates have made the fashion industry sit up and take note. The SS17 collection effortlessly blends tradition with modernity. bimbaylola.com

FEMME FRAMES

Fendi, now with Karl Lagerfeld at its creative helm, is famed for its exquisite designs. The SS17 collection offers sophistication and highly feminine silhouettes with a contemporary slant. £255, farfetch.com

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Nannacay's cross-body is expertly handcrafted by local artisans and woven from durable raffia.

This basket style is left unlined for lightness and has enough space for your phone, cards and a compact. £168, farfetch.com

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Sophia Webster taps into her own archives for these playful sandals. The original silhouette was inspired by the designer's visit to the namesake beach. They’ve been updated in this rainbow colourway to brighten summer wardrobes. £350, net-a-porter.com

With interchangeable straps and a wideranging colour spectrum, Cluse watches suit any style and mood. The brand’s new summer '17 collection offers simplicity with a touch of trend-lend, playful details. £79; clusewatches.com

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Two enchanting shows at Kew Gardens this summer for children of all ages

The The Wind in the Fairies Willows Dream Adventure through Bubble Land

The Wind in the Willows is Kenneth Grahame's classic story of life on the riverbank. A rollicking yet gentle adventure with best friends Ratty, Mole, Badger, Otter and, of course, the arrogant, vain and hilarious Toad.

This critically acclaimed, outdoor theatre production set against the magical backdrop of Kew Gardens’ lake, is packed with much-loved colourful characters, music, song and laughter. There is fun for young and old alike as the Head Chief Rabbit transforms your young ones into rabbits with a waggle of the ears and a wiggle of the nose. The young rabbits then join in the riverbank adventure with fun-filled laughs and surprises along the way. A favourite of children everywhere, this is interactive theatre at its very best. Come along and be part of the adventure! Suitable for adults and children of all ages.

In The Dream Fairies, the adventurous Honeysuckle unexpectedly meets the fairies from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Honeysuckle has lost her wings and the Dream Fairies – cheeky Mustardseed, fluttery Moth, daring Cobweb and sweet Peaseblossom – have flown off course on their way to Fairy Land. Together, with the help of all the little elves and fairies, they go on an adventure through Bubble Land to find Honeysuckle’s wings and the special map to guide them home. Small children are invited to come dressed as fairies or elves.

Suitable for children aged 3–8, this production is an interactive adventure full of sing-along, clap-along songs plus bubbles, acrobatics and, of course, a sprinkle of magic dust that will enthral the young ones throughout the school holidays.

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GIFFORDS RETURNS Giffords Circus returns to Chiswick House this summer with a new baroque-inspired show, Any Port in a Storm. Acts include Cuban acrobatic troupe who play the king’s troupe of courtier acrobats, Russian gymnast Sergii Poliakov, an Italian juggler, a Spanish comedy duo, a Hungarian Csikos rider and a Ukranian flyer. 29 June-10 July. giffordscircus.com

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REVEAL FESTIVAL Un ti l 7 Ju ly V&A xplore the beautiful new spaces of the V&A Exhibition Road Quarter, E with a week-long festival celebrating the Museum's architecture, heritage and history. Highlights include an immersive light exhibition by Simon Heijdens and a showcase from British fashion designer, Molly Goddard. u Cromwell Road, Knightsbidge, SW7, vam.ac.uk

REMAKING NATURE

Soul of a Nation

Fro m 2 2 Ju n e Well c o m e C o ll e c ti o n f you built a museum of nature in the 21st century, what would it look like?

I Remaking is the second phase of Making Nature and is made up of items lent by members of the public that show what nature means to them. The idea is to create a snapshot of nature in modern life and see what we can learn from it. u 183 Euston Roads, NW1; wellcomecollection.org

F rom 12 July Tate Modern

This exhibition turns the idea of 'black art' on its head, tracing an overlooked 20-year period of creative innovation among AfricanAmerican artists, against the backdrop of the Civil Rights movement. Soul of a Nation shines a bright light on the vital contribution of black artists to a dramatic period in American art and history.

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RIDE LONDON 3 0 Ju ly Wi m b l e do n H ill Ro a d ove Wimbledon’s Street Party is back, L celebrating cyclists from around the world as they whizz through Wimbledon. Take part and test your pedal power while enjoying live music, tasty treats, kid's activities and more. u Wimbledon Hill Road, SW19; lovewimbledon.org

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CORNBURY FESTIVAL 7 - 9 Ju ly T he G re a t Te w Pa rk his one-of-a-kind music festival T brings the very best of summer entertainment to Oxfordshire. A country fair with a rock ‘n’ roll twist; a farmers’ market with a dance floor; a local carnival with a classic contemporary soundtrack. This open-air English party has something for the whole family.

Confirmed acts include Bryan Adams, Kaiser Chiefs, Jools Holland, The Pretenders, and more. u Berghem Mews, Blythe Road, W14; cornburyfestival.com

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BIG SCREEN TENNIS

Nosh @ The Place 6-7 and 13-14 July S t Mark’s Plac e

Back by popular demand, NOSH returns to St Mark’s Place with a showcase of some of Wimbledon’s most exciting street food eateries and talented musicians. Head over with friends and family to soak up the tennis atmosphere at this buzzing summer pop-up. Free entry for everyone.

3-16 July T he P iazza he sun’s out, the Pimm’s is T flowing and Andy Murray is on the baseline, raring to go. It can only mean one thing – the Wimbledon fortnight is upon us. Sit back in a Love Wimbledon deckchair and enjoy your favourite tennis stars battle it out on the big screen. The whole tennie Championships action will be live and is free to attend. u The Broadway, SW19; lovewimbledon.org

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HOUSE OF COMMON FESTIVAL 2 8 Au g u st Claph am Co m m o n fter last year’s roaring success, frivolities and debauchery, House of Common returns to Clapham Common. The inaugural event saw Madness joined by Toots and the Maytals, David Rodigan, Lee ‘Scratch’

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Perry, Norman Jay and more. This year looks to be bigger and better with David Rodigan curating his very own RAM JAM stage. Get your ticket now before they sell out. u Clapham Common, SW4; houseofcommon.co.uk

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Ruby Wax is frazzled. Who isn't? We catch up with her ahead of her new show that fuses comedy and mindfulness Interview Pendle Harte

PENDLE HARTE: How frazzled are you today, Ruby?

RUBY WAX: Not frazzled at all! I do have to write a book, but that’s a pleasure and it’s so interesting that it doesn’t feel like a job. It’s called How To Be Human and I’m writing it with a monk and a neuroscientist. It has all the answers.

University offers a master’s programme in Mindfuness and Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) so I thought there must be something to it. I only did it because they offered it at Oxford.

PH: Tell us about the show?

RW: It’s a comedy. You can give good information when you make people laugh. Bill Bryson does it and he’s my hero, dotting everything through with comedy. I go off piste a lot. The show isn’t about depression at all – you can’t keep on about the same thing. There are lots of kids in the audience – it isn’t old fans.

It’s a fantastically entertaining show that remains conversational as well as being funny and insightful. It’s your passport to saner living. I might not be sane myself but I do a pretty good imitation.

PH: That sounds promising. What are the answers?

RW: A lot of the book is their conversation. Part of our brain still functions as if it is hundreds of thousands of years ago and we haven’t yet learned to adjust our dials for the 21st century.

That's why we're frazzled.

PH: What is the definition of frazzled?

RW: We’re all frazzled. Everybody is. It’s not being stressed, it’s thinking about stress. It’s getting stressed about stress.

It’s thinking ‘why have I only got 15,000 friends on Facebook?’ and ‘why don’t I make enough money?’ We’re living in such a wired society and everybody feels that way. Even kids do.

PH: Your book Frazzled advises mindful methods. Do they work long term?

RW: You have to keep pumping it – it’s like going to the gym. You have to work the muscle in your brain. Oxford

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PH: Is it going well?

RW: So far it’s more popular than any of my other shows. I have hit the zeitgeist with the subject and it’s not a lecture – it’s funny. It’s totally scripted but I make it feel spontaneous, and then I let the audience talk and it really is spontaneous.

PH: Do you find it exhausting?

RW: No! Because I love it. I go out during the interval and talk to people – hearing their stories will never drain me. I hate

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parties and making SMALL TALK

– that's exhausting.

Doing the show isn't cocktail parties and talking to people about how successful they are and making small talk – that’s exhausting.

PH: When did you first notice you were funny?

RW: Alan Rickman told me when we were at the RSC. I wanted to be a classical actress and he told me it wouldn’t happen and that I should write some comedy instead. I knew at high school that I never got the good-looking boys and that being funny was my ammo. These days, at home, I’m not just funny – I’m an object of total ridiculousness.

PH: What does a normal day look like for you?

RW: There is no normal day. I do these eclectic jobs – this Saturday I’m teaching then doing a thing at parliament. I can work anywhere – I’ll get on a train and that’s my office.

Ruby Wax photographed by Steve Ullathorne

PH: What do you do to relax?

RW: Kayak. Sleep a lot. Travel to Cape Town.

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PH: What are you doing next?

RW: I hate that question. I mean, isn’t this enough? I’ll probably do a tour for the book. I’ll need the monk and the neuroscientist though – I’ve got the monk, he’s moved in with us actually. I call him my airfreshener. He’s hilarious. But he’s very in demand (his mother was in the Kumars) and he’s kind of a movie star monk. The neuroscientist is a teacher at Yale – he’s really good looking. ◆

Frazzled, a show based on Ruby Wax’s book A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled (Penguin, £6.99) is at the Leicester Square Theatre from 30 May to 24 June. rubywax.net

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Tennis Serves London’s offering of tennis themed treats and pop-ups to see you through the Wimbledon fortnight

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L A N CA STE R H OTE L’ S A RTe a he iconic Lancaster Hotel is renowned for its innovative afternoon teas, and for the Wimbledon ARTea the pastry team have gone all out. The menu includes smoked salmon and citrus cream cheese granary pinwheels, tangy lemon tennis ball tart, a mini Murray mess and a Centre Court strawberry macaron. Of course, Wimbledon wouldn’t be Wimbledon without a glass of Pimms, so the whole thing is rounded off with tipsy Pimms cupcakes and pink Champagne teacakes; sure to be crowd favourites. £45; 28 June - 16 July Lancaster Terrace, W2; lancasterlondon.com

behind this summer dessert showstopper. Rich buttermilk cream is set with a satisfying wobble and cut through with poached early Kent strawberries. Perfect for strawberry season and Britain’s biggest sporting event. Allan is best known for his use of seasonal and locally-sourced produce and introduced the pudding to celebrate the summer period. £6.50, available throughout summer 21 New Globe Walk, SE1; swanlondon.co.uk

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D O R C H E STE R H OTE L’ S C H A M PAG N E TE A et into the spirit of the game with the Dorchester’s limited edition Champagne afternoon tea.

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F R A N CO ’ S TE N N I S TE A ranco’s, St James’s neighbourhood Italian, is serving al fresco afternoon tea on their very own tennis lawn on Jermyn Street. Enjoy traditional scones, finger sandwiches and a selection of delightful Wimbledonthemed pastries and cakes. Tuck into a chocolate racket, pistachio tennis court sponge cake and mini tennis ball tartlets with raspberry crémeux; almost too pretty to eat. £20; available until 16 July.

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been given a tennis twist with a delicious selection of Wimbledonthemed French pastries and sweet treats. £65 per person, 53 Park Lane, W1K; dorchestercollection.com S CA R F E S BA R ’ S STR AW B E R RY Q U E E N oast the summer with this Wimbledon inspired cocktail exclusively served at Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London.

This exciting new addition to the drinks menu has been created in partnership with Lanson, the official sponsor of Wimbledon.

Lanson’s new Green Label organic champagne gives this summery tipple a fizzy finish. £20; 3 – 16 July; Rosewood London, 252 High Holborn, WC1V; scarfesbar.com

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DENIM DREAMS Towing the line between timeless and trendy, Danish-born brand Gestuz is the under-the-radar high street brand you need in your wardrobe. Known for their cool Scandi spin on new season styles, their SS17 collection is a riot of vibrant prints, balanced by minimalist separates. gestuz.com

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HIGH STREET BRANDS UTERQÜE The lesser-known sister of high street chain Zara, Uterqüe offers that elusive balance of grown-up elegance and trend-led detail.

Perfect for chic investment pieces, the brand’s jewellery line is known as the high street secret of countless fashion editors.

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RELATED APPAREL Created by two generations of one family, Related Apparel is the contemporary new fashion brand offering stylish and wearable pieces for the modern women. Perfect for girly separates and wardrobe staples, Related has taken Instagram by storm, delivering sellout look after sell-out look. relatedapparel.com

◆ SAMSØE & SAMSØE Rooted in Scandinavian simplicity, Samsøe & Samsøe dates back to 1993 when brothers Klaus and Preben opened a small shop in Copenhagen. Fast forward two decades and the brand combines the utilitarian energy of Copenhagen street style with a quintessentially Scandinavian spirit. samsoe.com

Cast Away

◆ FINERY Launched in 2014, Finery is the London-born brand making modern and sophisticated looks without compromising on quality. Their collections offer an innovative attention to detail, alongside dramatic silhouettes and distinctive prints, making it great for unusual occasion wear.

N12H

Born in Los Angeles, raised in Sydney and Hong Kong, and working in NYC, Tokyo and London; N12H’s Nerissa Lee is the definition of an international woman.

Named after the New York city apartment where the label was born, N12H offers polished, trend-led looks for a jet set generation. n12h.com

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Prada

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They might look like they’ve been plucked from your Grandmother’s curtains c.1975, but my goodness do we love retro prints.

Prada has jumped in at the deep end for SS17 with a collection packed full of throwback fabrics. This printed crepe de chine shirt ticks all the boxes with its bold, geometric print and maraboutrimmed cuffs. Elegant when tucked into a midi skirt or cool with dark denim; £945. net-a-porter.com

MINI BAGS NANNACAY

Straw Baby Roge Black Pom Pom Bag £95; avenue32.com

NEW NUDES Christian Louboutin

Following their innovative nude shoe launch in the summer of 2013, Christian Louboutin has continued the story with two new styles. The Christeriva, a ribbon-laced heel, and the Cherrysandal, a chunky ankle strap style, both come in seven shades. One for every complexion. Nude never looked so good. christianlouboutin.com

MAYRA FEDANE

Mini Nicole Shoulder Bag £1,107; farfetch.com

& OTHER STORIES

Mini Leather Saddle Bag £69; stories.com

KOOL KICKS Puma x The Kooples

Drop everything. PUMA has teamed up with Parisian lifestyle label The Kooples for one seriously cool collaboration.

The Kooples brings all their rock n’ roll glamour to PUMA’s Clyde trainers - a low-top style that was created in the 1970s and named after basketball icon Walt “Clyde” Frazier. Coming in black and white, they’ll bring athleisure luxe to any floaty floral dress. thekooples.com

MANGO

Mini Leather Bucket Bag, £35.99; matchesfashion.com

SIMON MILLER

Bonsai 20 Nubuck Bucket Bag £480; net-a-porter.com

CATCH 22 Sophie Hulme

Cocktail stirrers, straws and whistles are the unlikely source of inspiration for Sophie Hulme’s pre-fall '17 catch collection. Coming in a range of sizes and colours, each one is cut in smooth saddle leather. This pastel pink iteration fulfils all our mini bag dreams and will add just the right amount of sweetness to your summer wardrobe; £295 sophiehulme.com

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GUCCI

Mini Leather Chain Bag £1,290; gucci.com

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FASHION / TREND MELISSA ODABASH Dominica Halterneck Swimsuit, £202; odabash.com

FLAGPOLE Lynn Cutout Swimsuit, £265; net-a-porter.com

TOPSHOP Leopard Print Swimsuit, £32; topshop.com

MARA HOFFMAN Lace-Up Front One Piece, £188.70; revolve.com

ASCENO Marshmallow Arrow Printed V-Neck One Piece, £195; asceno.com

ERES Diagram OneShoulder One-Piece Swimsuit, £350; net-a-porter.com

MARYAN MEHLHORN Rainforest Swimsuit, £192; ameliesfollies.co.uk

ALEXANDRA MIRO Tatiana, £189; alexandramiro.com

COS SS17

& OTHER STORIES V-Neck Swimsuit, £45; stories.com

MARYSIA Santa Barbara Maillot Scalloped Swimsuit, £270; boutiqe1.com

POOLSIDE COOL

SOLID AND STRIPED The Ballerina ColourBlock Swimsuit, £145; net-a-porter.com

Fall in love with the old school glamour of the swimsuit

TORY BURCH Garden Party Printed Underwired Swimsuit, £235; net-a-porter.com

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WHISTLES Stripe San Diego Swimsuit, £80; whistles.com

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FASHION / PROMOTION

WARDROBE departMent Spotlight on Elys’ summer fashion extravaganza W o r d s g a n t C H I N AV I C H A R A N A

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tepping out of Wimbledon station, we are greeted with wet weather and overcast sky, occasional spots of sunshine and sun beams. However, the most noticeable anomaly is the metallic music and balloons from the distance, as just across the road from the station is Elys with The Melodians, a six-seven piece steel orchestra, just outside.

The festive music from the steel drums evokes an exotic sense, more Caribbean than British summer, setting the mood for Elys’ Summer Fashion Party.

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The fashion show SHOWCASED a range of this YEAR’S SUMMER STYLES

Upon entering Elys, we are greeted with busy crowds as visitors and shoppers take part in various activities in Elys’ Summer Fashion Party. There is a Selfie Pod and dotted all around the store are Beefeaters, serving as guides and ushers, as well as presenting a fantastic photo opportunity for shoppers. Banners are prominently displayed to advertise the 20% discount for almost everything in store, another key feature of the event.

We join a long queue up on the second floor and accept a flute of complimentary champagne from the charming Elys staff. There are also various snacks such as popcorn, candyfloss, and slushy iced drinks. Back on the first floor are more accommodating Elys staff and Beefeaters who usher visitors around the brightly lit catwalk, in preparation for the main event of the evening; the fashion show. Throughout the store are charity collection boxes, in support for Look Good Feel Better, commemorating Beauty Week and helping the charity in helping women and teenagers face cancer with confidence.

Showcasing a range of this year’s summer styles, the fashion show features a diverse range of models of all ages and fashion brands.

The show is split into themed segments, moving from denim into flounces and frills and smoothly into beachwear. A metallic theme follows and the show ends with a summer party theme. ◆ elyswimbledon.co.uk

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> BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL

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TREND: CHARCOAL BEAUTY

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COLOUR PLAY Zoe Boikou started out in 2008 selling make-up tools on eBay. Fast forward nine years and ZOEVA now offers a range of 260 products. Luxe yet affordable, the brand’s eyeshadow palettes and vegan make-up brushes have gained cult status within the industry. zoevacosmetics.com

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Overnight summer glow, Beauty Editorapproved lipstick and eye-loving creams W o r d s J OY M O N T G O M E R Y

CAUDALIE BOUTIQUE SPA Battersea, SW1 W o r d s J OY M O N T G O M E R Y

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ince 2012, Caudalie has been planting its vines all over the world. Today the brand is opening a new Boutique SPA on Northcote Road in Clapham, south London. This new 60m2 Caudalie haven, tucked away between Wandsworth and Clapham Common will open its doors this summer.

It’s a lively and trendy neighbourhood a stone’s throw from the centre of London, where families rub shoulders with celebrities while wandering around independent shops and cosy cafés.

Directly inspired by Vinotherapie Spa Les Sources de Caudalie, this new boutique is a modern interpretation of the brand’s heritage. With chic furnishings and contemporary finishes, the new interior design takes visitors on a tour of the brand’s history. The noble oak wood complements luxurious bronze and fresh, clean marble. Divided into three separate areas for a bespoke experience, the boutique has two treatment rooms for a unique sensory experience. The rooms are warm and intimate, thanks to the extra-wide heated relaxation bed and luxurious Italian-style shower. The best therapists from Spa Caudalie provide facial treatments, sculpting massages and scrubs. True relaxation for weary souls. ◆ Caudalie Boutique SPA 42 Northcote Rd, SW11 1 NZ 020 3325 7450 uk.caudalie.com

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Head in the Clouds Cloud Nine

Tired of mediocre hair styling appliances that increased the risk of damaged hair, Cloud Nine brought 50 years of hair dressing experience to their innovative line of products. With temperature control, mineral coating and ceramic heat technology, it’ll smooth even the most unruly of manes - perfect for humid summer nights. cloudninehair.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / NOTES editor's

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PICK PRETTY IN PINK Al e s s a n d r a S t e i n h e r r x M AC

of the best

For SS17 MAC have made a clever move to inspire a new generation of beauty mavens by recruiting ten global influencers to create their own lipstick shades. We love Beauty Director Alessandra Steinherr's offering: the perfect shade of 'yourlips-but-better' nude; £16.50. maccosmetics.co.uk

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EYE CREAMS

GOOD TO GLOW Charlotte Tilbury

Fake tan has had a rough time in recent years, with programs such as TOWIE making it synonymous with muddy shades of mahogany.

Charlotte Tilbury to the rescue.

Infused with oat kernel extract, the brand's new overnight bronzing mask is our new go-to for a subtle, streakfree glow; £38. charlottetilbury.com

SANDS OF TIME D iptyque

Bring both scent and style into your home with Dyptique's new fragrance diffusers. Elegantly shaped like an hourglass, it take sixty minutes for the fragrance to travel through the sablier, offering you an hour of bliss. Each is made of a different coloured glass that corresponds to a delectable scent; £120. diptyqueparis.co.uk

Barrecore

Everyone’s favourite leg-shaking, ballet-inspired exercise class is coming to the city of London. Minutes from Moorgate station, the venue is designed with city professionals in mind and will offer a 360-degree wellness service, combining luxury facilities, two Barrecore Studios, a retail area and a healthy Juice Bar. Bring on the barre. barrecore.co.uk

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DR HAUSCHKA Daily Hydrating Eye Cream, £29.50; dr.hauschka.com

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3 4 BENEFIT Puff Off Eye Gel, £24.50; benefitcosmetics.com

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THIS WORKS Light Time Open Eyes, £25; thisworks.com

BALLET BODY

CLINIQUE All About Eyes, £27; clinique.co.uk

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VICHY Slow Âge Eye Cream, £25; vichy.co.uk ESTÉE LAUDER Advanced Night Repair Eye, £42; esteelauder.co.uk

ORIGINS GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream, £20.50; origins.co.uk

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / PRODUCTS L’ORÉAL PARIS

Pure Clay Detox Mask, £5.99; boots.com

CLINIQUE

Pore Refining Solutions Charcoal Mask, £24; clinique.co.uk

ERNO LASZLO

Detoxifying Double Cleansing Set, £28; harveynichols.com

SORT OF COAL

Kuro Shampoo, £22; la-gent.com

HASK

Charcoal With Citrus Oil Purifying Dry Shampoo, £6.99; superdrug.com

LIVING PROOF

Healthy Hair 5-In-1 Styling Treatment, £14; spacenk.com

ORIGINS

MICHAEL KORS AW16

Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Pore Clearing Mask, £25; debenhams.com

ORIGINS

Clear Improvement Detoxifying Charcoal Body Scrub, £25; origins.co.uk

BLACK BEAUTY

JORGOBÉ

The Original Black Peel Off Mask, £26; jorgobe.co.uk

PETER THOMAS ROTH Irish Moor Mud Mask, £39; cultbeauty.co.uk

Discover the purifying powers of charcoal

YES TO TOMATOES

Detoxifying Charcoal Paper Mask, £3.49; feelunique.com

ERNO LASZLO

Detoxifying Hydrogel Mask, £50; harrods.com

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KONJAC SPONGES

THE BODY SHOP

Pure Konjac Puff Sponge With Bamboo Charcoal, £8.99; cultbeauty.co.uk

Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask, £16; thebodyshop.com

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Beautiful Bespoke Jewellery

A Match Made in Wimbledon Specialist Bespoke Goldsmith and Jeweller Complex Restoration Work & Valuations undertaken on-site by Master Jewellers

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Top rated teeth whitening treatment from just £249 That’s over 60% off from a very experienced team (offer ends 31st July 2017)

Putney Dentists is an award winning, modern Dental Practice with state of the art equipment, situated in West Putney on the corner of Upper Richmond Road and Dealtry Road.

The Practice caters for all the dental needs of you and your family and is a fully Private Dental Practice. All our Dentists have a minimum of ten years experience and are active in postgraduate training.

2A, Dealtry Road, Putney SW15 6NL Tel: 020 8785 6772

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DR SAM AFSHAR

S A M E DAY SMILE Implants have never been so simple, painless and effective

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hese days’ people want ‘things done yesterday’. Unlike some things medical procedures cannot be rushed. However it is possible these days to get teeth made in a day. Dental implants are the most reliable source of filling in a gap or replacing an unhealthy tooth. They also have the highest longevity number compared to other treatment options. The dental implant is screwed into the jaw bone and either a crown or bridge can be placed on top of the implant, to give full restoration. Your dentist will match the colour and shade in correctly for the colour of your teeth and gums, so it will go unnoticed that you have a ‘false’ tooth. Previously

in the implant world, the whole procedure to complete everything, from the implant the crown, took a few months to finish. Now we can fit a dental implant and crown on the same day as the dental extraction.

If you suffer from missing teeth, decayed teeth, or dentures that have never fitted comfortably, you will know that it can have a big effect on your confidence and self-esteem.

Everyday things such as smiling or laughing can be daunting. Yes, the dental implant is more expensive than other treatments but if money is a problem, why not pay monthly for your treatment?

Now that there is no need to wait months for the healing to occur after an extraction, we are able to place the implant in the jaw bone

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THE TRANSFORMATION

on the same day as the tooth has been removed. You will walk out of the dentist with the biggest, most confident smile you’ve ever had!

A temporary bridge/crown is fitted on the day of you minor surgery, instead of the permanent porcelain crown or bridge.

In most cases, older patients have full acrylic dentures, or partial dentures. If these are not made properly, patients can suffer from discomfort from the dentures, as the hard acrylic can rub on the gums causing ulcers and sore irritated areas. With new technology, we are able to make special dentures that fit in with your implants, so your specially made new dentures will be able to anchor onto your implants, to create minimum movement as possible, the dentures will still be removable, when fitted in, they should feel as if they were fixed.

What are the advantages of this technique?

I T ’ S FA S T : After the initial examination, the treatment takes place on a single visit.

P E R M A N E N T : The implants are permanent. If they are looked after properly, they will last a lifetime.

C O N V E N I E N T : Same day implants have minimal impact upon the rest of your life.

P E R F E C T I O N : The artificial teeth are custom made to give you the smile you’ve always dreamed of, no matter what condition your teeth are currently in.

I T ’ S C O M F O R TA B L E : The treatment is much less invasive than traditional implant treatment, and therefore causes much less pain.

LOCAL ANAESTHETIC: This implant treatment can be performed using only local anaestheticanaesthetic.◆ Dr Sam Afshar DDS MSC Principal Putney Dentists; 2a Dealtry Road, SW15 6NL 020 8785 6772 putneydentists.co.uk

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SHOPPER’S PARADISE Talitha co-founders Kim Hersov and Shon Randhawa worked with close friend and interior designer, Hubert Zandberg to create an innovative lifestyle experience. The retail space resembles a bedroom-slash-living room, and is a treasure trove of homeware items and fashion. talithacollection.com

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PAPER PLAY

Two new books focus on graphic design and its lasting impact Wo r d s E v e H e r b e r t

G R APH I C: 5 0 0 D E S I G N S THAT MAT TE R Phaidon, £16.95 This dinky but comprehensive volume celebrates the long, rich history of graphic design through an international range of successful and timeless designs, from the beginnings of mechanical production to the present. Derived from the acclaimed Phaidon Archives of Graphic Design, the book features a definitive selection of newspapers, magazines, posters, advertisements, typefaces, corporate designs and record covers, as well as rare historical, contextual and archival materials, which have set benchmarks for excellence and innovation. It's a stylish and inspiring book, spanning familiar designs alongside some surprising and obscure inclusions, and of interest to anyone with a feel for design in any capacity.

NEWSPAPERS,

magazines, posters, TYPEFACES,

advertisements and RECORD COVERS

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AL AN KITCH I N G A LI FE I N LET TE R PR E S S Laurence King, £40 This beautiful and richly illustrated book is dedicated to the work of renowned typographer, designer and letterpress practioner Alan Kitching. It traces his 50 year career, covering his years teaching letterpress at the Royal College of Art as well as his founding work with the Experimental Printing Workshop at Watford College of Technology in the 1960s and his iconic creations at The Typography Workshop. This expansive volume includes over 350 illustrations and shows how Kitching breathed new life into the arcane world of letterpress at a time when the rest of the design world was shifting into digital. It is an amazing body of work and the book is a fascinating insight into design and the art and methodology of letterpress. ◆

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10 of the best

GLASS pieces

Ideas, designs and styles for your home

LSA

Asher tumblers, £10 each lsa-international.com

Wo r d s p e n d l e h a r t e

TOM DIXON

Plum glass & copper ice Bucket, from £11 johnlewis.com

HABITAT Mendoza yellow glass bowl, £5 neptune.com

DAVEY LIGHTING

Pendant light, £239 modernclassic.co.uk

The Vintage Explorer IITTALA

Alvar Aalto collection vase, £89 iittala.com

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M u r a l s Wa l l p a p e r Travel the world at home with the Vintage Explorer collection.

Inspired by excursions taken by historical explorers and naturalists of the Age of Discovery, these magnificent designs are full of character and interest. muralswallpaper.com

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HOMES & INTERIORS / NOTES

JONATHAN ADLER

FLOWER POWER

Bloom & Wild There's nothing lovelier than opening your door to a flower delivery – and nothing worse than being out when they call. Bloom & Wild have devised a clever letterbox-friendly box that holds lots of lovely blooms, and they're specialising in seasonal peonies at the moment. Order today and they'll be delivered tomorrow. bloomandwild.com

Pop glass decanters, £198; trouva.com

JOHN LEWIS

Glass water sprays, £10 each johnlewis.com

ART DECO RANGE

Bibliotheque We love this unique and exotic collection of metallic 3D relief Art Deco porcelain tiles from Biblioteque. The two styles consist of peacock and geometric prints with silver and bronze relief on both. bibliotheque.co.uk

JO DOWNS Cornish Pilchards feature bowl, £125 jodowns.com

editor’s

PICK

must

HAVE ROCK STAR

S t u d i o W AW A Freshly relaunched for SS17 with a host of exquisite new covers, these nifty original rockers are expertly crafted from sustainable beech in East London. Lightweight, weather resistant and perfectly portable, the chairs are an ideal fit for any setting wawa.co.uk

WATERFORD

'Rebel' lead crystal decanter, £85 waterford.co.uk

PEGBOARD

blockdesign This wooden peg board is the perfect addition to a busy studio, office or kitchen. A creative way to keep your favourite items safe and on display, all Pegboards are supplied with a range of wooden pegs in a mid century modern palette. blockdesign.co.uk

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ENGLISH ANTIQUE

Glass giro doorstop, £37.50 englishantiqueglass.co.uk

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A Green House

HOME & INTERIORS / PLANTS

No garden? Green up your indoor space with some leafy ferns. Just make sure you know a few basics first...

Wo r d s S o p h i e L e e

Taken from

LIVING WITH PLANTS

by Sophie Lee, published by Hardie Grant Books, £15

F

erns are quite easy to maintain when you know how. They can be considered to be quite needy plants, but if cared for properly, they will reward you with lush green fronds all year round. Asplenium nidus or bird’s nest fern (pictured opposite) is a great indoor plant and looks quite different to other ferns. Moisture is very important for them to thrive and grow well. The attractive, spear-like fronds should look shiny when the plant is in good health.

Ferns were extremely popular during the Victorian era and large collections were grown in conservatories, in terrariums or glass cases. Their popularity waned because they were easily damaged by coal res, but when central heating came along ferns came back into favour.

Most ferns are not difficult to grow, but they will not tolerate neglect; if you go on holiday for a fortnight and forget

Ferns will not

TOLERATE NEGLECT; if you go on HOLIDAY for a FORTNIGHT and FORGET about them, they will NOT BE HAPPY

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about them, they will not be happy. Their compost must never be allowed to dry out and the surrounding air needs to be kept moist. They love being in bathrooms – if you keep them elsewhere, mist with water regularly.

Many ferns are formed of a rosette of divided arching leaves called fronds, which unfold into a beautiful performance of foliage. These fronds are delicate and need room to develop, so when putting a fern next to the rest of your plant gang make sure they have space to grow. If any fronds die off, make sure you remove them so new ones can grow.

My favourite ferns are the Nephrolepis exaltata (Boston fern) and Asparagus setaceus (aspara gus fern). The Adiantum (maidenhair fern) comes in at a sly third – however, it is not as forgiving as other ferns if you forget to water it as its leaves go very crispy very quickly.

Keep ferns nice and warm, at around 16–21 °C (60–70 °F). Most people think that ferns are shade lovers, but that is not true. They love indirect light; an east or north-facing windowsill is ideal. Ferns also love to be kept moist, so make sure you give them a regular misting. Water them from the bottom and never let the soil dry out – this does not mean you should keep the soil soggy, as waterlogging will lead to rotting; just keep the soil moist. Do not water them as much in winter as they do not drink as much water in the colder months. Most ferns are fast-growing and will need repotting annually, but be careful not to bury any part of the fern’s stems or leaves as this could cause the plant to rot. ◆

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HOMES & INTERIORS / GARDENS

Paving the way Introducing Patrick Martin of PM Landscapes as our new gardening columnist w o r d s pat r i c k m a r t i n

W

hat paving stone would you like to use?” This is the first question I ask all new clients and am often met with a blank look. This is totally understandable as many will not have paving stones at the forefront of their mind. Others, who are perhaps more aware, will know there is a bewildering amount of choice in natural stone products on the market.

In the past, there were essentially two options. One was reclaimed York Stone so thick and heavy you virtually needed a fork lift truck to lift one slab - not to mention the price, which was akin to laying your back garden in solid gold.

The other was pre-cast cement slabs in red and beige, arranged in a chequer board style and available from your local builder’s merchant. Even now we happen across these giant garden draft boards.

Occasionally there is a tinge of regret as

Natural STONE LOOKS best laid in random STYLE.

we take up and remove the old paving, like you might experience sending an old 1970s Ford Cortina to the local scrap yard.

All this changed in the mid 1980s with the arrival of imported Indian Sandstone.

Affordable and available in a wide range of shades, colours and textures, the sandstone became widely popular and offered a whole new range of choice in natural stone products for paving and patios.

Later, the sandstone was honed, cut and sandblasted to produce a much higher specification material in creams and beiges with a price tag to match.

The honed sandstone had one weakness

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- due to it being a ‘soft’ porous stone, it absorbed mud and dirt quite easily.

This sparked a whole new industry in specialist cleaners, sealers, enhancers and polishers, enthusiastically sold to you by your local stone merchant. But they all had one thing in common - they didn’t really work. Besides, who wants to spend every second weekend from March to September cleaning their paving and patios?

Enter a new porcelain paving slab.

These offer a real choice in light shades without the incessant cleaning and maintenance. Since the arrival of Indian Sandstone, other imported products have become increasingly popular such as silver and blue granite, blue and black limestone, and Chinese, Brazilian, green and rustic slate. These are all excellent products and are well suited to both traditional and contemporary garden settings.

In our experience, natural stone looks best laid in random style. Take three or four varying sizes and lay them in a revolving pattern with no two stones of

the same size positioned next to each other. Stone merchants can often send samples of their products in the post, but it can be difficult to get an accurate impression from one piece of stone that is 5cm square. Our advise is to ask your landscaping company to bring a range of slabs at minimum 30cm x 30cm and lay them out on the ground in the garden. Very quickly you will get an impression of what works and what doesn’t. Alternatively, you can visit stone merchants and garden centres who have displays or paved areas on the ground.

Here you can view all the different products as they would look in a patio setting.

PM Landscapes offer free consultations and quotes for complete design and build garden projects including natural stone patios and will supply samples of natural stone to view. ◆

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After 8 years in the Cotswolds, Symes is now operating in London and the Home Counties.

Specialising in bespoke kitchens and joinery, fine interiors and renovation works, we are dedicated to your vision of creating a beautiful home.

Offering full design services, we compliment this by also providing a complete design and build option.

Whether you are wishing to add a bespoke kitchen, a climbing frame in your garden or undertaking building and interior works, we will not only create the look you want, but deliver your project with the greatest attention to detail, efficiency and professionalism.

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For a complete and comprehensive tailored solution to your property needs, please contact us. info@symesinteriors.co.uk 02085422334 07917086199 www.symesinteriors.co.uk

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BOX OF DELIGHTS Create your own summer container with advice from Petersham Nurseries’ head of horticulture Wo r d s T h o m a s B r o o m - H u g h e s

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etersham Nurseries is celebrating summer with seasonal recipes for the garden brought to you by the Head of Horticulture, Thomas Broom - Hughes.

Thomas has created a dramatic container recipe which shows how to replicate their signature planting style. It is the perfect planter recipe for small garden owners or those wanting to add a welcome splash of summer colour to window - boxes, patios and balconies.

Petersham is holding a workshop on the theme of creating a cottage garden on 16 June, focusing on the informal yet distinctive style of garden that has become known as the ‘cottage garden’.

You will learn how to combine fruits, vegetables and herbs with flowers to add beauty, as well as acting as a method of natural pest prevention.

Tickets cost £25 at petershamnurseries.com

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t Petersham Nurseries, the horticultural team mostly use perennial plants to give a natural feel. Thomas recommends using summer bedding (Annuals) for filling in smaller containers, like window boxes and small pots. Use any mix and amount of the following specimens, depending on the size of the pot, as long as it fills the entire container and commands presence . When the plants have finished flowering or when the frost hits in November, transfer the perennials to the garden border. This should leave you with sustainable, long-term results.

INGREDIENTS 1 large ( l/c L) Indian terracotta pot 35 - 38cm in diameter 1 bag ( l/c B) of multipurpose compost Liquid seaweed fertiliser CHOOSE 5 OF THE FOLLOWING

PERENNIALS CROCOSMIA Emily - McKenzie RUDBECKIA Cherry - Brandy HELENIUM Moreheim Beauty or Canararia AGASTASHE Blue Fortune or Tutti Frutti SEDUM Purple Emperor DAHLIA any of the Bishop series SALVIA Love and Wishes USE AT LEAST 2 OF THE FOLLOWING

ANNUALS COLEUS Sunset Boulevard PETUNIA Black Mamba ANTIRRHINUM Liberty BEGONIA Non - stop Mocca

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METHOD 1 Having crocks or stones at the bottom of the pot is important as it allows drainage . Using saucers underneath the pots is recommended as it ensures the plants get enough water, especially when the weather is hot .

2 Fill container with compost until two thirds full .

3 Start with the Perennials . Use the tallest first, adding it to the back of the pot (if the pot is to be placed in front of a wall or fence) otherwise arrange the plants just off centre . This helps to keep the container more natural, and stops it from looking too neat.

4 Continue to add plants using their colour as well as their heights as a guide . Trust your own creative instincts and initiative.

5 Infill using the Annuals and finish off with further Annuals placed around just one third of the edge. Don’t go for the typical all round edging - it doesn’t look natural.

6 Mulch the top of the soil with moss, available to purchase at Petersham Nurseries . It looks wonderful and helps retain moisture in the container.

7 Remember to water well, allowing water to run through the container to ensure enough is taken up by the plant.

8 Use a weekly liquid seaweed fertiliser. Shropshire fertiliser recommended .

PETERSHAM NURSERIES is a place of calm where visitors can reconnect with nature. Its food and plant philosophy, passion and creativity make it an inspirational destination that excites the senses and provokes thought . True to its ethos the team encourages a lifestyle of positive living in sharing their experience and knowledge.

Petersham Nurseries Church Lane, Richmond TW10 7AB, 020 8940 5230 petershamnurseries.com

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U P A N AC E At Hotel du Vin Wimbledon

Top service, live action, afternoon tea, strawberries and cream, it can only be the Wimbledon fortnight, and you can experience it all in the height of luxury at Hotel du Vin. Experience the excitement and the action from the All England Tennis Club at Hotel du Vin Wimbledon during tennis fortnight. The atmosphere will be buzzing as customers watch live screenings whilst sipping Champagne and experiencing our culinary delights.

The hotel can provide the perfect backdrop for private events including barbecues.

Or simply enjoy lunch or dinner in the Bistro or Orangery, or sip a glass of Champagne on the terrace.

Visit our website for more details: HOTELDUVIN.COM HOTEL DU VIN & BISTRO WIMBLEDON 03300 240 706

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GRAPE NEWS Wine recommendations for the summer

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CONFIDENTIAL South West London’s best places to eat during the tennis season

By G h i g o f r o m Sa n Lo r e n zo

FALANGHINA SVELATO 2015/16 TERRE STREGATE, CAMPAGNA If you're into flinty tones, this Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Winner is the Don. It has strong mineral notes thanks to the rich volcanic soils where it's grown and is crisp and elegant. Great on its own, but even better with a mixed grill of fish and some fun company.◆

VERDICCHIO ‘RAPHAEL' 2015/16 PIERSANTI, MARCHE This particular Verdicchio is GREAT: ripe, with fat flavours, and a beautifully rounded, balanced acidity.

If you know Verdicchio, you'll pair it with a plain grilled wild sea bass and let it take you back to an empty Italian beach in the 1970s, contemplating the beginning of your career with a girlfriend. ◆

GAVI DI GAVI MASSERIA DEI CARMELITANI, VITE COLTE, PIEMONTE As far as we're concerned, this one's the Pope. Typically high in acidity, with unassuming but persistent citrus notes, and a dry, elegant finish. Pair it with Lobster Linguine and then ask Ghigo to tell you the joke about the Carmelite nun. Or maybe not.. ◆

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Wimbledon Local The Terrace Wimbledon

This fantastic drinks venue with its skylight conservatory, twinkling palms and balconies boasts a menu that could fill the winners-wall at Centre Court, fusing Asian, Mediterranean & Mexican dishes. Don't miss its colourful cocktails too.

4 Queen's Road, SW19

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FUSION FOOD Sai

The perfect spot for a curry during the tennis, Sai is in Raynes Park, a stone’s throw from Wimbledon, but without the busy hustle and bustle. Serving up sublime Punjabi cuisine, Vinod and his team have created what can only be described as a true Indian Fusion offering. .

193 Worple Road, SW20 sairestaurant.co.uk

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THAI DISHES Patara

Patara on Wimbledon High Street serves authentic Thai dishes to the local community. Championed by authenticity and taste, the menu combines classic recipes with playful interpretations to create a flavour of East meets West.

18 High Street, SW19 pataralondon.com

HAMPERS Avoid soggy sandwiches with a readymade picnic hamper Wo r d s H E L E N B R OW N

01 THE DE BEAUVOIR DELI

The De Beauvoir Deli’s picnic hampers celebrate London’s green spaces. For a banquet fit for royalty go for the Hyde Park with smoked salmon pate, mixed olives, Tunworth cheese and more.

From £35; thedebeauvoirdeli.co.uk

02 CARLUCCIO’S

Get that Italian feast with the ready-made picnic hamper from Carluccio’s. This antipasti offering includes olive focaccia, a pearl-barley salad with grilled aubergine and pancetta and taleggio tarts.

Chicken supreme and courgette, mint and ricotta frittata follows, and the meal ends on a dolce note with strawberry shortcrust tarts £45 for two people; carluccios.com

FRENCH FAVOURITE Crepe Affaire

Crepeaffaire's new gluten-free crepes are made with 100% buckwheat flour. Suitable for vegans,, they are also absolutely delicious. The nutty buckwheat taste is known and loved by our French neighbours, who top them with strawberries and chocolate sauce.

Enjoy yours overlooking the heart of Wimbledon.

8 The Broadway, SW19 crepeaffaire.com

03 CORRIGAN’S

The hamper from Corrigan's includes seasonal dishes from the Irish and British menu, which can be tailored to your group size. A hamper for four contains seven dishes, homemade breads and hand churned butter. You'll also enjoy a bottle of champagne, two mineral waters and two blankets. £200 for four people; corrigansmayfair.co.uk

04 DUKE’S

ITALIAN LEGACY San Lorenzo

Originally known as Fuoriporta, San Lorenzo is the Wimbledon branch of the same restaurant, located in Knightsbridge. Located just a few minutes walk from Wimbledon station, San Lorenzo prepares dishes using traditional methods.

38 Wimbledon Hill Road, SW19 sanlorenzowimbledon.com

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Get the Royal treatment in one of the nearby Royal Parks with a picnic feast from Duke's. Along with exceptional cuisine, this hamper comes with a butler. Yes, a butler. He'll meet you on arrival, set up the rug and serve your treats. £39.50 per person; dukeshotel.com

05 THE MOUNT STREET DELI

For a day out with good food and good company, there are two to choose from. The Scott’s Picnic Lunch includes lobster, smoked salmon, soda bread and a bottle of Pulenta La Flor Sauvignon Blanc. £45 for the Mount Street Deli Picnic Lunch for two people; themountstreetdeli.co.uk

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Inspired by vibrant Cuba, Brixton Beach Havana transports guests to a lush and colourful paradise. Imagine a sun-kissed beach and palms swaying lazily in the breeze. All against a soundtrack of Cuban jazz and rolling waves.

With a freshly made mojito in hand, you'll forget you're in the heart of Brixton Market. ◆ Pope's Road, SW9; brixtonrooftop.com

2 . AV I A R Y R O O F T O P T E R RAC E Aviary is London’s latest rooftop hotspot, standing ten floors above Finsbury Square. It offers breathtaking views of the capital’s iconic skyline, sensational cocktails and renowned DJs. Head here for Café Del Mar vibes. ◆ 22-25 Finsbury Square, EC2A; aviarylondon.com

3 . P ROU D CA M D E N ROOFTOP GARDENS Enjoy the very best of British summertime in an idyllic, quintessentially English Garden.

The roof terrace at Proud Camden has been transformed with full decking, a beautiful rockery and striking water feature. While away a hazy afternoon with some of the best acoustic live acts in the capital. Then dine from one of London’s most popular pop-ups, Burger Bear. ◆ Chalk Farm Road, NW1; proudcamden.com

4. PERGOLA PA D D I N G T O N C E N T R A L

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This summer, Paddington becomes home to Pergola Paddington Central, the sister site to White City’s much-loved Pergola on the Roof.

This will be west London’s largest alfresco drinking and dining destination with a seating area fitting 850 guests. Set over two floors, the venue fuses contemporary urban-design with lush green landscaping. Food comes courtesy of Patty & Bun, Mamalan, DF/Mexico and more. ◆ 5 Kingdon Street, W2; pergolaontheroof.com

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5. GOLDEN BEE

This popular East London hangout has launched a new split-level rooftop terrace.

Long been the destination for sun-worshippers, it now features a luxurious VIP section and new U-shaped bar. The new mezzanine area has its own bar and can be exclusively hired on any night of the week. The space will additionally house one of the the capital's most impressive cinemas. Golden Bee has a tie-in with Universal Pictures so they can screen new releases as well as cult classics. ◆ Singer Street, EC1V; goldenbee.co.uk

6. SKYLIGHT

Skylight is one of London's most imaginative new summer rooftops. Themed around a British urban lawn club, the place combines boules with beverages. Also on offer are multiple bars, three croquet lawns, street food stalls and some of the capital's best views. ◆ Tobacco Quay, Pennington Street, E1W; skylightlondon.com

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7. T H E R O O F D E C K B A R & R E S TAU R A N T AT SELFRIDGES Inspired by the cool Californian lifestyle, Roof Deck brings a taste of the American West Coast to the heart of Oxford Street. Perched upon Selfridges’ iconic rooftop, it offers the perfect, carefree Cali hideaway this spring and summer. On balmy evenings, enjoy the terrace with relaxed seating and views of London’s beautiful skyline. Or hideaway in the exclusive cabana, sheltered with drapes and decorated with twinkling lights. ◆ Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, W1A; selfridges.com

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8. SISU

The team behind last year’s #NotchLDN are again serving up some of the best rooftop vibes in town. Sisu is a utilitarian nature reserve where you can escape the city in Scandinavianinspired surrounds. Expect self-dispense cocktails and a greenhouse dining space, the RetrEat. ◆ 535 Oxford Street, W1C; sisuboutique.com

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Authentic tradition and striking modernity combine at Patara Wimbledon to provide an unrivalled dining experience. Join us in the elegant comfort of the restaurant or sun-drenched terrace to enjoy our classic speciality and a la carte menus. Or, for those who want something truly unique, take a place at the 12-seater Yum Bar where our Thai tapas-style smaller plates find a natural home.

Open 11am to 11pm, Monday to Sunday Instagram: @pataralondon • Twitter: @PataraLondon • Facebook: @pataralondongroup

www.pataralondon.com PATARA WIMBLEDON 18 High Street Wimbledon, London SW19 5DX For reservations: 0203 931 6157 & infowimbledon@pataralondon.com

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The Courtyard Diary On the first Wednesday of every month, The Courtyard Dairy’s cheesemongers select the best and most interesting cheeses in season and deliver them direct to your door. Each month’s cheese club selection includes three cheeses plus a packet of crackers and a detailed article on the cheese producers. Ours included three new British ones (we loved the North Yorkshire Moorland Tomme) – and there’s a five cheese option for true enthusiasts too. £28 per month, thecourtyarddiary.co.uk

B O O K C LU B Lutyens & rubinstein Don’t know what to read next? West London’s excellent independent bookshop Lutyens & Rubinstein will send you a carefully chosen book every month. They’ll ask a few questions first to make sure that you’re not bombarded with sci-fi novels if you’re a fan of literary fiction – but the aim is to widen your reading repertoire with the help of a trusted source. £160 paperbacks, lutyensrubinstein.co.uk

JAVA LOV E Rave Coffee

F LOW E R E D U P Vela Flowers Sign up for 12 months of flowers and Vela will package a selection of beautiful seasonal stems in their clever letterbox-friendly packaging, ready for you to arrange. There are weekly, fortnightly or monthly packages in this easy, reliable service. £250 for 12 months; velaflowers.co.uk

RAVE Roaster’s Choice Subscription will send you a different, freshly roasted, single origin coffee every month. They’ll pick a coffee from their current offering, each of which is roasted to suit its optimum flavour profile. Coffee is roasted, packed and dispatched on the same day, along with brew notes and information about how to get the best from your beans. £38.25 for six months; ravecoffee.co.uk

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Authentic tradition and striking modernity combine at Patara Wimbledon to provide an unrivalled dining experience. Join us in the elegant comfort of the restaurant or sun-drenched terrace to enjoy our classic speciality and a la carte menus. Or, for those who want something truly unique, take a place at the 12-seater Yum Bar where our Thai tapas-style smaller plates find a natural home.

Open 11am to 11pm, Monday to Sunday Instagram: @pataralondon • Twitter: @PataraLondon • Facebook: @pataralondongroup

www.pataralondon.com PATARA WIMBLEDON 18 High Street Wimbledon, London SW19 5DX For reservations: 0203 931 6157 & infowimbledon@pataralondon.com

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A light dish, FULL

OF HEALTHY GREENS

& perfect for SUMMER

SUMMER NOURISH La Bottega Del Pane

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ituated on the quiet Kingston road is a little Italian eatery, named La Bottega Del Pane.

Behind the tinted windows is a quaint cafe with a line of display fridges, filled with assorted food, from savoury to sweet, and an array of deli meats. Opposite lies a small counter with assorted olives and garnishes, and in the back of the seating area lies the kitchen.

The owner, an extremely friendly gentleman called Rocco, explained that when the cafe first stated, food was prepared in the front, before they expanded to feature a larger kitchen in the back.

Described by Rocco as a deli cafe, La Bottega Del Pane opened its

doors in 2004, where it began life as a bakery. Priding in their speciality bread, the Altamura from Puglia in southern Italy, and the kitchen is a testament to that legacy, with a large bakery area in the rear, containing mixing machine, bread racks, and a large oven. The cafe was the first to introduce this historical baked treat to London, and became the main supplier for the River cafe, an Italian restaurant in London since 1987.

“And then it has just been an escalation of that.” Rocco explained, as the cafe started to serve light lunches and snacks in addition to the bread, becoming a light/soft restaurant that it is today. With summer in full swing, Rocco is keen to share his summer special dish, which he simply calls Broccoli Salad.

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of broccoli, sun dried tomatoes, mangetout, toasted flaked almonds, chillies, and garlic. First start by bringing salted water to a boil, then add the broccoli and mangetout and leave for 2-3 minutes. Drain the broccoli and mangetout and cool in a bowl of cold, iced water. “To keep the chlorophyll healthy.” Rocco added. Then chop the broccoli and tomatoes, add mangetout, toasted flaked almonds, a clove of chopped garlic, and chopped chillies. Season with salt and extra virgin olive oil, Rocco emphasises, then mix everything together and serve. A very simple and light dish that is full of healthy greens, perfect for the summer. ◆

L A B O T T E G A D E L PA N E 171 Kingston Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 1LH; 020 8542 7626 labottegadelpane.co.uk

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early evening set menu offer 3 courses £23.95

WINNER ‘’BEST EATING EXPERIENCE’’ FADA 2016

order before 7.30pm - monday to thursday offer available until end of july. not available during wimbledon championships

to make a booking call 020 8944 6338

Wimbledons favourite neighbourhood restaurant.

Great value set menus.

‘Seasonal cooking at its best’

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bookings 0208 946 8463

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Authentic Punjabi Restaurant

Tasty, Seasonal Cooking three course evening set menu £22.50 or two courses with a glass of house wine offer available until the end of july - monday to friday - mention offer when booking - not available during wimbledon championships.

Vin and his team specialize in the finest, most authentic Punjabi cuisine, using traditional Tandoor cooking methods and family recipes passed down from generation to generation Try our magnificent champagne beer as well, Curious Brew, the perfect accompaniment to wash down our delicious food

~ “This is the best Indian in London. I work in central London and haven’t found anywhere that compares, brick lane falls way short in comparison…”

J. Macdonald,Wimbledon

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tuesday nights 2 rib-eye steaks chips & salad, bottle of house wine £45

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The food isn’t bogged down by showy decoration, it simply delivers on big flavours.

Light House A welcomed oasis of simplicity and comfort in Wimbledon Wo r d s S a b r i n a N u n e z

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nderstated charm lines the roads of the residential area surrounding the Light House Restaurant in Wimbledon, traits noticeably reflected in the elegant dining room. The minimal decor, finishes and throw pillows lined up on the booths follow the narrative of being a guest in a home.

The no-frills approach of the restaurant is reflected in the familiarity of the food that also offers a slight deviation to the

trimmings you would typically expect. The set menu has four starters, mains, sides and desserts and while that may seem lacking, it’s all you need.

I decide on three courses to make the most of my experience, but find myself instantly torn between starting with the beetroot salad or the fish cake with spinach and hollandaise. I choose the fish and am presented with a perfectly round cake sitting under a pile of green veg and a generous helping of hollandaise sauce. As soon as my knife cuts through the veg and into the fish, I’m amazed by how easily it melts in my

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mouth - I never want it to end.

Next comes yoghurt marinated chicken breast with spiced aubergine and pilaf rice.

The aubergine is soft, not chewy, and is spiced just enough to add some flavor to the accompanying chicken without competing with it. The chicken itself is cooked just right and provides a good base when paired with the cilantro-laden rice. My final course is a raspberry and blueberry frangipane tart. The first taste reveals a marzipan-like texture that’s rich in moisture and each bite is bursting with berries.

All around me, the patrons took advantage of the well-priced three course offer. One jovial course follows another as the wine glasses are refilled and rave reviews are made to the staff. Even if you hadn’t initially opted for dessert, it’s hard to pass up when the staff invite you to draw out your stay with a sweet treat or warm drink.

The Light House’s staff and ambiance elicit comfort where everything makes sense and the food isn’t bogged down by showy decoration. Instead, the food sits in elegance on the white base of the plate and allows the expertly-crafted medley of flavours do the talking.u T H E L I G H T H O U S E R E STAU R A N T 75-77 Ridgway, SW19; 020 8944 6338 lighthousewimbledon.com

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EDGE OF WILDERNESS Exploring cultural hubs and the world’s best hotels in beguiling Indonesia.

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WILDERNESS Exploring cultural hubs and the world’s best hotel on this beguiling string of islands Wo r d s H a n n a h H o p k i n s

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hey say “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life”. Well the same could be said for Indonesia - a beguiling string of volcanic islands home to resplendent beaches, Komodo dragons and jungles sheltering elephants, orangutans and tigers. It has copious amounts to offer travellers and with thousands of islands, reveals itself to you more and more each trip.

Having visited on a gap year I was thrilled to be returning to the country as a proper grownup, this time visiting Seminyak on Bali. We stayed at The Oberoi, a beachfront sanctuary boasting world-renowned service and some of the best sea views on the island.

An enormous swimming pool filled with stone turtle fountains takes centre stage in the grounds, surrounded by tasselled parasols that overlook a stretch of beach. You can peer at the crashing waves and the distant tourist touts from the extreme comfort of a sunbed predressed with towels and equipped with sun cream, cold water and frangipani scented facial mist. Heaven. Further back from the sea and dotted throughout beautifully tended gardens are traditional thatched-roof lanais and private villas.

INTERIORS INSPIRED BY NATURE AT NIHIWATU

VILLAS ARE BUILT INTO THE NATURAL LANDSCAPE

We opted for a luxury villa with a secluded courtyard garden, rock pond and raised dining pavilion, but the cheaper Lanai rooms are just as impressive. Inside you’ll find marble floors, enormous king-sized beds with hand-carved wooden headboards, four types of pillow, thick curtains to keep out the light and excellent air conditioning.

A lovely bathroom contains more fluffy towels than you could ever need, plus two sinks and sumptuous bath scrubs, soaps and moisturisers. Throughout the rooms are well-thought-out details such as antimosquito spray, a day bag for the beach and both indoor and outdoor slippers.

Dinner is a relaxed affair at the romantically-lit Kura Kura restaurant, named after the turtles that nest on the nearby sands. Expect European and Indonesian delicacies, with innovative dishes like seared Pacific scallops, Indonesian satay, udang goreng tiger prawns and Rijsttafel, a sumptuous legacy of Bali’s Dutch colonial tradition. Breakfast is served in the delightful, open-air Frangipane café where there is a huge range of options including duck or chicken eggs, pork or beef sausages and dozens of juices.

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NIHIWATU is one of the MOST PRISTINE resorts on THE PLANET Seminyak’s market, health cafes and boutiques are well worth a visit, as is Ubud, roughly a two-hour drive. Based in the uplands of Bali, the area is known as a center for traditional crafts and dance and is dotted with Hindu temples and shrines, surrounded by paddy fields. Also famed for its food scene, we stop off at Casa Luna restaurant for a traditional Balinese cookery class. Headed up by chef Janet De Neefe and her friendly staff, we discover the herbs, spices and techniques of Balinese cooking as well as the ceremonial and cultural significance of food. Preparing a lavish feast as a group, we create chicken curry, wok-fried eggplant, coconut and anchovy sambal, bean-coconut salad and moreish sago pudding. Suitably stuffed, we return satiated and sleepy to The Oberoi.

The next day, we hop on a quick private flight to Sumba - an island largely untouched by tourism. Despite being twice the size of Bali, Sumba’s population

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THE OBEROI HOTEL IS A HAVEN IN SEMINYAK

barely reaches a sixth of Bali’s population.

Nihiwatu - twice voted the world’s best hotel by Travel + Leisure magazine - is our destination. Once the preserve of savvy surfers, its unspoilt beaches attracted Claude and Petra Graves in 1988 as they searched for the perfect wave. They fell in love with the place and named it Nihiwatu, meaning “mortar stone”. By 2012, stories of the unregulated freedom and beauty of the resort reached American entrepreneur Christopher Burch, who came on board to expand the resort. An exotic combination of remote location and understated hedonism, it now attracts the global jet set and fashion elite.

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The OBEROI boasts some of the BEST SEA VIEWS in Bali The resort’s social and ecocredentials are top notch. Food miles are kept to a minimum: vegetables come of the resort’s own organic market garden; meat from its chicken farm; fish from the sea. Each of the 28 exquisite villas are designed to incorporate the surrounding nature, whether it’s swaying palms, colourful bougainvillea or dazzling ocean.

We stay in one of Burch’s very own villas - perched upon a terrace with a spacious outdoor veranda, a private pool and a butler on speed dial. Interiors are open-plan, reflecting simple Indonesian architecture and using local materials like Alang Alang, teak and rattan.

Exceptional villas aside, this hidden gem is for travellers in search of activitydriven experiences and unregulated freedom. There are countless things to do, from surfing, fishing and horse-riding

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to sunrise yoga, tours of the on-site chocolate factory and escorted trips to nearby villages. We try out the Spa Safari - a 90-minute trek through rice fields to Nihi Oka - a show-stopping area high on the cliffs. Greeted with fresh coconuts, you enjoy breakfast and lunch on a platform suspended among the trees and then head to a private section for unlimited spa treatments.

Back at the resort there’s plenty more to entertain. The dreamy Boathouse bar, right on the edge of the waves, is a surfer’s paradise and offers spectacular sunsets. Ombak restaurant, overlooking the ocean, is ideal for intimate dinners as well as convivial feasts organised by the hotel like weekly BBQs and white parties.

End your evening with a private outdoor cinema experience under the stars, but don’t forget to set your alarm for at least one early morning - you wouldn’t want to miss the chance to release baby turtle hatchlings into the ocean.

They say Nihiwatu is on “the edge of wilderness” and with good reason.

Offering authentic Indonesian experiences and surroundings in five-star luxury, it has to be one of the most beautiful and pristine resorts on this planet. ◆

OBEROI BALI & NIHIWATU Eight nights in Indonesia with Abercrombie & Kent costs from £2,795 per person. This price includes Garuda Airlines international and domestic flights, a half day gastronomic journey of Indonesian cuisine, three nights at the Nihiwatu in a One Bedroom Villa on full board basis and three nights at the Oberoi Bali in a Luxury Lanai Room Garden View on breakfast basis.

Please call Abercrombie & Kent on 01242 547 895 or enquire online at abercrombiekent.co.uk

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ake District lovers flock to the Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, a stylish home away from home with a well-deserved reputation for being beautifully run. Built in 1901, the characterful Georgian house has glamorous country pile decor with a range of rooms to suit all tastes and opulent decoration with Eastern accents.

But it’s their new luxury spa suites, set on the edge of the main hotel property, that are made for those who truly want to switch off over a romantic weekend.

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uests gather at the hotel for evening meals. There are two standout restaurants, so you can eat your way through the menu in a different setting each night. The Michelin-starred Hrishi has imaginative dishes that combine Lake District produce with a twist of Asia. Though the food is fine dining, there is zero pretentiousness.

Don’t miss the chilli glazed poached lobster with claw fritters, avocado mousse and mango chutney. For a laid back evening try Gilpin Spice where sharing plates follow the spice trail from India to Japan. Breakfast is a dream come true, with starters of fruit and porridge and mains of full English and eggs Benedict.

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THE DAMAGE Spa Lodges available from £595 per night based on two adults sharing on a half board basis.

A two night minimum stay is required at weekends.

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An occasion as special as your wedding or civil partnership demands a special venue Wetland Living is a quaint and intimate cottage with a thatched roof and white washed walls providing you with the perfect location for your event. Licensed for wedding ceremonies the building is set amongst the grounds of WWT London Wetland Centre in Barnes.

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he Lantern Arts Centre promotes the growth of arts and culture, from theatre and music to film and dance.

Operating on strong Christian ethos, the centre works alongside the Raynes Park Methodist Church in including members of the community of all age and ability.

Along with various weekly activities, Lantern Arts Centre puts on three major productions a year, with the next one, a production of My Fair Lady, running from the 12 - 15 of July.

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Cherry Pie Music Cherry Pie Music is devoted to providing high quality singing and instrument lessons for children and adults alike. The school welcomes students of all abilities and style, with a wide selection of instruments to learn. Currently the school is offering 20% discount for new students’ first introductory lesson, making this the perfect time and place to start learning more about the world of music.

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tagecoach Performing Arts Wimbledon offers top quality performance arts training for children in a series of weekly classes and special holiday workshops.

The Jungle Book Week, aimed at children aged 4 – 6, involves five mornings of lessons and rehearsal, before showcasing their newly acquired skills in a live performance on the final day. Children aged 7 - 16 can take part in a similar programme for Hairspray the Musical.

Jungle Book: week 1 – 24-28 July and week 2 – 31 July – 4 August Hairspray The Musical: Week 1 – 24-28 July and Week 2 – 31 July – 4 August The Courthouse, KT12; stagecoach.co.uk

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Along with dedicated indoor and outdoor play areas, there are various workshops for children, offering opportunities for development and creative exploration.

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Alive & kicking It’s difficult and demanding but having its moment in the sun. So why study Latin?

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sn’t it a dead language?” That's what pupils ask on discovering we have a Latin club at Repton.

But Latin is back, enjoying a resurgence in recent years which is gratifying for those of us who endured the uncool years. All that time, learning vocab in dusty forgotten classrooms, and endlessly responding to friends’ incredulous queries as to what we were wasting our time for, means we're placed to answer the leading question….

Knowing Latin, one can appreciate JK Rowling’s debt to Latin in her spells and curses; and that, without Virgil’s Aeneid, there would surely have been no Dante’s Divine Comedy, one of the greatest works of world literature, and influential as a source of inspiration ever since.

It provides a route to a huge range of other subjects such as history, literature, philosophy, theology and archaeology.

Twinned with ancient Greek, the scope is further widened: a treasure trove which includes Homer and Hesiod, the Greek tragedians and a wealth of philosophical works. Latin broadens the mind and not just the tongue.

T H E L I N G U I ST I C ARGUMENT A prima facie…: (at first glance….)

A knowledge of Latin helps with learning the Romance languages WITHOUT VIRGIL’S AENEID, SURELY DANTE, ABOVE, WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN (romantic not because of their ABLE TO WRITE THE DIVINE COMEDY? perception of love but for their relation to the Romans…). The most widelyspoken of these are Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, and Romanian. Similarities in both vocabulary and grammatical structure mean a knowledge of Latin is helpful. The joy of being able to work out a word in Spanish and unlock a sentence because of your knowledge of Latin is akin to scoring a goal.

Understanding the logic of Latin grammar is invaluable for grasping the intricacies of English as well as Arabic grammar. Although neither of these is its directly mirrored in Latin, understanding the terminology and how it ‘works’, helps one to appreciate and describe how these languages function more readily.

With around 60% of English words derived Latin literature, indebted to that of ancient from Latin, it increases both vocabulary, Greece, extends through the masterful prose articulacy and an appreciation of language. of the Golden Age of the Republic, beyond the Empire to the Europe of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, where Latin was the T H E C U LT U R A L C L I N C H E R lingua franca of the educated.

A little less prosaic, but hardly less compelling…

The study of Latin leads naturally on to With Latin one can encounter the military reading Latin literature and encountering first history of Julius Caesar, the stylistic paragon hand, and in the original language, texts which that is Cicero, the witty and ribald poetry of have influenced European and world culture.

Ovid, the works of Descartes and Isaac Newton.

UNLOCKING A sentence IN SPANISH

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THE BRAIN TRAINING Audentis Fortuna iuvat (Fortune favours the brave) Reading Latin is like code breaking.

Once one understands the grammatical structure, one can begin to translate and understand. As English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers argued in her 1947 essay, The Lost Tools of Learning, “The best grounding for education is the Latin grammar... not because Latin is traditional and mediaeval, but simply because even a rudimentary knowledge of Latin cuts down the labour and pains of almost any other subject by at least 50%.”

J U ST F O R T H E L OV E O F I T Ars gratia artis (art for art’s sake) Latin enthralls and fascinates. Our years spent exploring the Classical world at school enriched our lives. The members of our Latin Club at Repton are united by their curiosity and appreciation of this language, discovering it is alive in situations they had not thought of.

It may be dead but Latin remains very much alive and kicking! ◆ Lucy Holland & Charlotte Hughes D’Aeth Repton School Dubai

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Westover Road, Wandsworth SW18 Close to Wandsworth Common An elegant period home set back from the road. 5 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), double reception room, kitchen/dining room, upstairs cloakroom, utility room, cellar, garden. EPC: D. Approximately: 240.75 sq m (2,591 sq ft).

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Alternatively you are walking distance to Clapham Common which has many pubs, bars and eateries.

Leasehold: approximately 150 years

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t £15.5 million, Dusty Springfield’s former home is now £1 million cheaper than when it first came on the market in 2016.

The Art Deco house has seven bedrooms, five reception rooms, a garden, and a roof terrace with far-reaching views overlooking Holland Park. There’s also a swimming pool, gym, sauna and hot tub.

The American couple selling the house aren’t too bothered about the reduction, one would imagine, as they bought it 10 years ago for just under £3 million.

Dusty Springfield lived at the property at the height of her fame during the late 1960s and early 1970s, a period which saw her release five albums and enjoy several hits, most famously "What I Done To Deserve This" and "Son of a Preacher Man." The property is now for sale with agent John Taylor (02032 841 888).

“During the war, the soldiers were regulars and played their national game in the nearby square, which they turned into a temporary baseball field”

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“Self-styled ‘Mr Nasty’ Craig Revel Horwood could even step up to take his former colleague’s place, although fellow judge Darcey Bussell has said it’s unlikely”

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He recently told The Sun that Cameron Mackintosh lent him £40,000 in 1997 to buy the house in Camden for £149,000.

He has accepted an offer on the Grade II-listed two-bedroom which had been on the market for £1.2m. It has a large kitchen, roof terrace and garden, where he’s named a fountain after friend and former Strictly contestant Kelly Brook.

More information from Hotblack Desiato (0207 482 2894).

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ome of the world’s most famous rock and roll albums were recorded at Wessex Recording Studio, including The Clash's "London Calling", "Never Mind the Bollocks" by the Sex Pistols and Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody." Other musicians to have used the studio include REM, Coldplay and David Bowie.

The building started out in 1881 as a church hall but was converted during the early 1960s into a recording studio and then bought in 1965 by Beatles producer George Martin who, in 2003, sold it to developer Neptune, which converted it into apartments.

A two-bedroom flat within the gated complex is currently for sale at £730,000. More information from agent Hotblack Desiato (0207 288 9696).

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LO N D O N P R O P E R T Y FAC T S YO U N E E D TO K N OW

by N I G E L L E W I S

Be guided through London's ever colourful and evolving market.

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f there’s one thing about the London property market that is a constant, it’s the superlatives that most use to describe it.

Extraordinary, outrageous, most expensive, smallest, fastest-rising, largest, most famous, highest-priced. I could go on. The capital has achieved them all – and that’s just over the past year.

Here’s our guide to some surprising, and of course, amazing facts about the city’s property market.

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We’re moving

Londoners move 4.6 miles on average, well under the national average of 6.6 miles and the shortest distance moved in the UK. Removals website buzzmove.com crunched the numbers from among 51,000 house moves it’s organised since 2013.

Home movers in the East of England move the furthest at 12 miles, followed by Wales and the South of England. “This data shows that the myth that people don’t travel far when they move is just that – a myth,” said Damien Seaman, Head of Brand at buzzmove.com. “People move for a wide variety of reasons, but this data shows that people are clearly willing to relocate quite far away according to their circumstances.”

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If you think London is too crowded then remember that the city only recently surpassed its 1939, pre-war total of 8.62 million.

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PROPERTY / FEATURE 2010, the same year the number of privately owned homes dipped under 50% of all households. A quarter of all Londoners own their home with a mortgage – less than you might expect.

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All prime property in London is currently dropping in value, research by Savills has revealed this month. Its report on the market shows that prime central homes have reduced by 6.9% compared to a year ago, while prime NW London is down 3.2% and prime SW 4.4%. The area with the smallest reductions year on year is prime West London.

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A quarter of all Londoners own their home with a mortage

Older residents will remember when, during the decades after the war, much of central and inner central London was a ghost town in the evenings and weekends and only started to fill out again during the 1980s.

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The top pick of Justin Marking, head of residential at Savills, for 2017 is the suburban restoration project, which he says is where you can “add value and take advantage of the differentiation between London and the country, which still exists”.

R e n ts i n r eve rs e

The prime rental market in London has been sliding for a while now, particularly in the £1,000 to £1,500 a week market where rents have fallen by 7.6% year on year, according to Knight Frank.

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The priciest property on the market at the moment is a fivebedroom apartment for sale within One Hyde Park, the Candy & Candy confection just over from Harrods. It has three reception rooms and a huge set of picturewindows offering views over Hyde Park. Got the cash? Call Knight Frank on 020 7591 8600.

R o om s to m ov e

The number of people living in a home within London has increased from two in 1931 to 3.5 at the last Census in 2011. It is projected to increase to 3.7 by 2021 and 4.2 by 2031. There are currently 3.3 million homes in London, up from 2.5 million in 1981.

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DREAM The most luxuriously appointed properties on the market

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Edwardian eightbedroom stately house at the heart of the Coombe Estate.

Situated in the landscaped garden is a 16th century, Grade II listed Conduit House, reportedly built under instruction of Cardinal Wolsey for his house at Hampton Court. There are five reception rooms offering entertainment space, an annexe about the garage and an outdoor swimming pool. u SAVILLS Wimbledon, 020 8971 8100; savills.com

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The property has two reception rooms, ensuite to master, 89 foot south-facing garden, cellar and large loft area.

The excellent local primary schools are within easy reach, and the Thames is close by. u KINLEIGH FOLKARD & HAYWARD West Putney, 020 3792 6539; kfh.co.uk

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ight, space and quality are the key words to describe this period house refurbished with great taste and style.

The magnificent property comprises six-bedrooms and a large, landscaped garden.

There is great entertaining space and a new kitchen/ dining/family room that takes up the full width of the house and opens onto the garden. u KNIGHT FRANK Wimbledon, 020 8115 9703; knightfrank.com

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THIS DUPLEX APARTMENT BENEFITS FROM STUNNING DOUBLE ASPECT VIEWS FROM THE TWO BALCONIES

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OAKFIELD COURT, CLAPHAM, SW4 A pleasant three bedroom apartment situated close to the open space of Clapham Common and boasting excellent transport links.

The apartment briefly comprises three double bedrooms, spacious and bright reception room, separate kitchen and family bathroom with shower over bath.

Further features include a well maintained large communal garden and parking. Offered furnished and available now. ÂŁ1,900 PCM

DAFFORNE ROAD, TOOTING, SW17 A fantastic three double bedroom apartment with private patio situated moments from Tooting Bec tube station (Northern line). The apartment briefly comprises fully fitted dining kitchen providing access to private patio, three double bedrooms with master boasting en-suite, further bathroom with shower over bath and cozy TV room/snug. The apartment has been recently decorated throughout and is situated ideally for excellent transport links and a short distance to Tooting Bec Common. Available now.

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PENDENNIS ROAD, STREATHAM, SW16 Martin & Co are delighted to offer this refurbished two double bedroom apartment situated in a well maintained period conversion. The apartment briefly comprises spacious and bright reception, separate modern fully fitted kitchen, family bathroom with shower over bath and two double bedrooms. Situated just off the popular Streatham High Street offering all major bus routes, excellent local amenities and a short distance to Streatham Station. £440,000

ST HELEN’S CRESCENT, NORBURY, SW16 Located a short distance to Norbury Station and the open space of Norbury Park a fantastic three bedroom top floor period conversion. The apartment briefly comprises surprisingly spacious reception/dining room, fully equipped modern kitchen, family bathroom with shower over bath and three bedrooms with master boasting en-suite bathroom. Situated within a stone’s throw of the convenient high street offering all the popular local amenities and the excellent transport links of Norbury station and all major bus routes. The apartment features ample natural light and an excellent finish throughout, viewings are highly recommended. £475,000

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R E N TA L M A R K E T

by N I G E L L E W I S

Should you invest in London’s buy-to-let market?

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t’s a question crossing many people’s minds as they plan for their financial future in the capital.

If you were to tell friends that you’re planning to become a landlord, you would most likely be met with a wall of scepticism and furrowed brows.

Over the past two years, they will tell you, landlords have felt the increasingly expensive effects of government action. Landlords buying a property now pay an extra 2% Stamp Duty, and many of the tax perks that landlords once enjoyed have been reigned back, and will disappear by 2020.

On top of that, many boroughs in London have, or are considering, introducing compulsory landlord licensing. This can be both costly and a tangle of regulatory tape to navigate.

For many investors, London’s buy-tolet market remains an enticing prospect despite these hurdles to entry.

The number of rented homes in London exceeded the number of owner-occupied

ones recently – 898,000 rented households compared to 883,000. Overall, the number of owner-occupied households has dropped by 17% over the past decade.

Demand for rental properties is increasing, unfortunately for tenants faster than inflation - at 3.2% - according to the most recent LSL Buy-to-Let Index. It also reveals that London still has the most expensive rental properties in the UK at an average of £1,286 per property. “[Recent] predictions that a flood of landlords would abandon their buy-to-let portfolios have been greatly exaggerated, in fact we have seen very few clients exit the rental market this year – most are actively looking to invest further,” says Marc von

Grunherr, Lettings Director at Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings.

“Property continues to remain a very stable investment in light of stock market volatility and historically low interest rates," von Grunherr adds. “The fundamentals continue to remain strong and that is why our outlook on London property continues to be bullish. Professional investors have been able to navigate these legislation changes and capitalise on these localised rental hotspots.”

Rents are also rising as demand outstrips supply. The good news for tenants is that it is not a blanket rule; demand and supply varies from postcode to postcode, so not everywhere is a hot house of increasing rents.

With 16 branches across the capital, one of London's largest letting agents Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings has research that reveals the best postcodes to live in if you’re a tenant and, potentially, the best to consider if you’re a landlord looking for the areas with the strongest demand – and therefore fastest-rising rents (below).

As you’ll notice from these postcodes, the most popular areas for tenants at the moment are the areas of London to the south and south west of the river which, until relatively recently, were less popular areas to rent a home.

Sky-high rents in central London and more fashionable parts of North London have pushed many trend-seeking young workers into the arms of southern postcodes and, in particular, Brixton, which is currently one of the most sought-after areas to rent in London among younger renters.

Best for landlords, where rents are rising fastest (+4% or more), are in south west.

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