Darling - Wimbledon - Feb 2014

Feb – Mar 2014 FREE

inspiring local women in wimbledon | www.darlingmagazine.co.uk

darlingGINA CONWAY’SWinning Ways

INSPIRING WOMENOf Wonderland

HEAVENLY ABODEKirsty’s New Emporium

SIGN UPFor Baby Talk

TAX RELIEFFrom Hart Brown

5 STAR TREATMENTToni’s Luxury Spa

MONEY MATTERSLove Your Lolly

EYES ON THE PRIZERay’s Judo Stars

BEAUTY SLEEPRest Your Mind

What is PRGF®?

PRGF® is Plasma Rich in Growth Factors. It is based on obtaining a preparation of proteins from your own blood. These proteins have biological activity, among which are growth factors, to stimulate and speed up tissue regeneration.

How does it work?

With PRGF®, we isolate from your blood the plasma containing proteins that stimulate and speed up the repairing process for tissue regeneration. To carry out this process, it is necessary to draw up a small amount of your blood which is then centrifuged and processed to obtain the proteins essential for regeneration. We then apply these proteins to the area where tissue regeneration is necessary. PRGF® guarantees a noticeable improvement and quicker recovery.

PRGF® – Endoret® technology is the only technique that holds the European (CE) and American (FDA) health certification for:• Skin rejuvenation• Dental implant system• And a number of other

medical specialities

A course of 3 sessions are recommended for facial rejuvenation with personalised follow up always after 1 year (1–3 appointments depending on your age and skin type).

We are currently offering 3 sessions of PRGF® treatment at a discounted introductory offer for a limited period. Book in today for your free consultation to find out more about this exciting and new market-leading treatment.

PRGF® – Endoret® comes from BTI®, the world’s top specialists in regeneration with growth factors, boasting the most extensive experience and the best results on the market.

It has been described in a large number of international articles.

AURA Centre of DentalExcellence and Facial AestheticsKingstons House,15 Coombe Road,Kingston upon Thames,Surrey,KT2 7AB

[email protected]: 020 8549 5710www.auradental.co.uk

From VAMPIRE FACELIFT to PRGF®– Endoret®

A pioneering and revolutionary anti-ageing treatment developed exclusively by BTI® Biotechnology Institute

Hyaluronic Acid ProductionPRGF®-Endoret® stimulates the natural production of your own hyaluronic acid, elastin and pro-collagen resulting in firmness & reducing skin sagging

AngiogenesisPRGF®-Endoret® promotes the formation of blood vessels, bringing a greater supply of nutrients to your skin

Skin Hydration & Luminosity

PRGF®-Endoret® increases facial hydration &

luminosity lost over the years

Wrinkle ReductionPRGF®-Endoret® can

be injected deeper into the skin creating

a filler effect to help reduce wrinkles

CompatibilityPRGF®-Endoret® is compatible

with other anti-ageing treatments with no

contraindications or allergies

PRGF®-Endoret®

Counteract degenerative changes in your skin caused by the ageing process

Amazing Anti-AgeingSafe & effective skin rejuvenation using your own

blood proteins with PRGF® – Endoret®

AlopeciaPRGF®-Endoret® helps

promote hair re-growth

JOHN PEACOCK KIM PEACOCK CAROLINE MILLS EMA JONES

• Divorce/Dissolution of Civil Partnerships • Cohabitation • Separation Agreements • Children • Matrimonial Property & Finance • Pre-Nuptial Agreements • Wills

Family IS AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO

FREE30 MINUTE INITIAL

CONSULTATION

94 High Street, Wimbledon Village SW19 5EG Telephone: 020 8944 5290

o�[email protected] www.peacock-law.co.uk

- Y O U R L O C A L FA M I LY E X P E R T S -

PEACOCK & CO Solicitors

94 High Street, Wimbledon Village SW19 5EG Telephone: 020 8944 5290 o�[email protected] www.peacock-law.co.uk



Darling-Wim sep-oct 2013.1.indd 4 25/08/2013 19:52

– YOUR LOCAL LEGAL EXPERTS –

• Divorce/Dissolution of Civil Partnerships • Pre-nuptial Agreements • Wills and Estate Administration • Inheritance Tax Planning • Lasting Powers of Attorney

• Property Law • Residential & Commercial Conveyancing • Employment law

JOHN PEACOCK KIM PEACOCK EMA JONESCAROLINE MILLS ANTHONY PENNA

editor’s letter

Dear Darling Reader

The new year has hardly begun and already we’re off to a winning start. The balmy January aside, (fingers crossed) there’s plenty to cheer about. Cover girl Gina has scooped first prize for her Amazonian Collection, our wonderful Wonderland committee impressed the Duchess with their Dorchester charity initiative, Revd Andrew Wakefield has won the coveted Compact Award, and I’m proud to announce (blush) your Darling editor won ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the South African Chamber of Commerce UK Business Awards. And with our Cobham & Esher issue turning one, and our Kingston Darling launching this month, the year is starting off with a real bang!

Other champions in this issue include absolute abode’s new design emporium opening in Raynes Park, Spoons’ fabulous new menu, tax relief from Hart Brown and Jason’s roomy basements.

Wishing you all a bright 2014, and may all your finesses go right!

CONTENTS

7 Local Inspiring Women working with Children In Crisis11 Businesswoman, Gina Conway, on a winning streak 12 ‘Home from home’ for boys on Woodcote’s 35 acres 13 Coaching our children to be Judo champs – Ray Stevens 15 Get tough on debt with Miss Lolly17 Have a heart. Caring as a career – is it for you? 19 Cosy on Coombe Lane at Spoons tearoom19 And the winner is… Revd Andrew Wakefield! 21 Baby signing with TinyTalk23 Luxury Spa on our doorstep – new 5 star retreat26 Darling’s social pages – On the Scene30 Gig-Fix – Get it on Wimbledon’s busy music scene32 Saving inheritance tax the Hart Brown way35 absolute abode’s new lifestyle store in Raynes Park37 Rhino Construction goes underground with basements38 You can always count on Grant Fuller!40 Bridge and books with Paul Mendelson this issue42 Darling Hotspots and local directory 43 Needing our beauty sleep. Alessandro Ferullo explains44 Darling’s Diary – what’s on for spring45 Darling classifieds46 Kate Greenhalgh is dusting off the cobwebs

COVER GIRL – GINA CONWAYCover image by Julia Boggio at Home By MidnightHair and makeup by Gina Conway

PublisherDarling Magazine UK

Karine Torr

EditorKarine Torr020 8739 0059

Advertising07930 396356

[email protected]

ContributorsKate Greenhalgh Paul Mendelson

PhotographyTaylor Torr

Darling Cobham & EsherPhilippa Hennessy07772 633339

Darling KingstonMarja-Leena Toseland07802 949836

Design DirectorTalitha [email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the data in this publication is accurate, neither the publisher nor its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. Darling Magazine does not officially endorse any advertising material included within this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form – electronic, recording or otherwise, without prior permission from the publisher.

darlingmagazine.co.uk | feb–mar 2014 5

JOHN PEACOCK KIM PEACOCK CAROLINE MILLS EMA JONES

• Divorce/Dissolution of Civil Partnerships • Cohabitation • Separation Agreements • Children • Matrimonial Property & Finance • Pre-Nuptial Agreements • Wills

Family IS AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO

FREE30 MINUTE INITIAL

CONSULTATION

94 High Street, Wimbledon Village SW19 5EG Telephone: 020 8944 5290

o�[email protected] www.peacock-law.co.uk



94 High Street, Wimbledon Village SW19 5EG Telephone: 020 8944 5290 o�[email protected] www.peacock-law.co.uk




– YOUR LOCAL LEGAL EXPERTS –

• Divorce/Dissolution of Civil Partnerships • Pre-nuptial Agreements • Wills and Estate Administration • Inheritance Tax Planning • Lasting Powers of Attorney

• Property Law • Residential & Commercial Conveyancing • Employment law

JOHN PEACOCK KIM PEACOCK EMA JONESCAROLINE MILLS ANTHONY PENNA

Karine TorrEditor | To advertise in Darling please email [email protected]

Warren House, Warren Road Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT2 7HY

warrenhouse.com

For more information please call our Wedding Team

on 020 8547 1777or email [email protected]


inspiring women

Micky Wolff, Chair of the Wonderland Committee, describes their fundraiser for Children In Crisis:

“Inspired by a desire to create performance opportunities for children and teenagers, and a passion for raising money for children less fortunate than our own, my idea was to put on a 4th children’s charity fashion show. It is a project which has relied upon friends, colleagues and contacts that I and an inspiring group of international working mums have tapped into. We have pulled in favours, begged for prizes and coerced our contacts into joining forces!

The build-up is unbelievably exciting and we are on target to raise in excess of £50K which

will fund all the running costs of a Primary School in Afghanistan under the brilliant leadership of Children In Crisis for 12 months. It’s well worth the hard work. The Duchess of York (Patron of Children In Crisis) has given her full support and our friends from ‘Made In Chelsea’ promise to make this a catwalk show to remember. Our very own band of ‘Minipops’ will take to the stage and Little Nikki will perform her hit song ‘Little Nikki Says’ as the catwalk finale. Other celebrity guest appearances are assured but, most of all, Children In Crisis will benefit.”

Micky lives in Wimbledon with her husband Gary (a professional photographer) and their five children. She runs the Stagecoach Theatre Arts School in Battersea

having trained as a dancer. It’s a busy world, full of chaos, plenty of laughter and enough trips to Serre Chevalier (her favourite holiday destination) to keep them all sane!

This is what some of the other members of the committee had to say:

Rachael Lavelle“I’ve lived in Wimbledon for nearly 10 years as a busy mum of four. Most of my time has been spent bringing up and attending to the whims of my kids (and their teachers)! Too many school appointments, bags, uniform changes and way too much homework to do along the way. Mums, you know the drill! Simultaneously, I’ve kept pretty

High Tea & Fashion at The Dorchester

The inspiring charity initiative from Wimbledon’s Wonderland Committee

L-R: Micky Wolff, Pauline den Hoedt, Rachael Lavelle, Charissa Risley

www.thedecorcafe.com/decorfestEarly-bird tickets £5 online. £10 on the door. For more information and to book:

inspiring women

busy over the years with several fundraising events, including co-chairing a ball for the NSPCC at the Waldorf, worked voluntarily for Great Ormond Street Hospital and also signed up for a number of sporting challenges which have included jumping out of a plane, the London Marathon, the Maratona in Italy and climbing Kilimanjaro and Mont Blanc. All of these endeavours have helped to keep my sanity and fitness in check and made fundraising part of what makes me tick! Multitasking is definitely a woman's biggest asset and working with the Wonderland committee has brought out the best in all of us. Thanks to everyone who has supported our cause and helped to make this charity fundraising project ‘a success without the stress’!”

Charissa Risley“I am a relative newcomer to Wimbledon, having moved to the area just over two years ago from our previous enclave within the Circle Line. We moved for a garden, larger living area and greater access to outdoor pursuits. My community experience was as a class rep for my sons' school, The Rowans. I was hugely flattered to be asked to join The Wonderland Committee. We are a collection of mums from Wimbledon, Surrey, Chelsea, Clapham and even Moscow.”

Pauline den Hoedt“This project came to me at the right time. My three children are at school and I felt I should do something useful with my spare time. My role is to get Fashion Houses to donate or lend clothes

that the children can wear on the catwalk. I have enjoyed working with a team of inspiring and fun mums. Many friends outside of the committee have referred me to their contacts and, in that way, helped a lot too.”

For all the details of this exciting event go to www.highteaandfashion.co.uk

Willow Wolff and Andy Jordan from ‘Made in Chelsea’

Call Sarah for details 07552 774111

Your fabulous ballet body is in

there somewhere. Bring back

childhood memories. Enjoy the

classical music - it’s so different from

other workouts and really helps your

flexibility and core strength.

Weekly at 10:30 - 11:30am on Tuesdays

on a term basis. Free trial available.

Run from London Scottish Golf Club,

Windmill Rd, SW19 5NQ. £10 per class.

INFORMAL ADULT

BALLET CLASSES

HALF PRICE CUT & COLOURwhen you mention Darling Magazine*

364 Coombe LaneWest Wimbledon SW20 0RJ

020 8946 5120www.stephenyounghair.com

* terms and conditions apply

TheSpaHaircutAdd a little spa luxury to your haircut

Quoted price is for add-on only when booked with another hair service.

Call to fi nd out more information about our full menu and to book your experience

21/ 23 Wimbledon Hill Rd 020 8090 5818 www.ginaconway.co.uk

GLOWa facial that infuses radiance

£15

REFINEa tourmaline charged

rejuvenating facial £15

SHINEa botanical hair &

scalp therapy£25

32 Leopold Road, WimbledonLondon, SW19 7BDT: 0208 946 6422

www.briankirkbyflowers.co.uk [email protected]

VALENTINE’S DAY 14TH FEB

MOTHER’S DAY 30TH MARCH

VILLAGE FLORIST

Deliveries for all occasions96a High Street, Wimbledon Village

020 8944 9922villagefloristwimbledon.com


awards

Gina is a dynamic, local businesswoman (via San Francisco) who owns and manages four award-

winning salons and spas as well as raising three small children. She is a networker par excellence and role model for women everywhere.

Her winning photo was handpickedfrom Gina’s new Amazonian Collectionwhich captures the energy and beautyof feminine power. Her prize is to participate in a photo shoot with Aveda Artistic Team Jo McKay and Bastian Casaretto in Berlin.

As the overall winner of the coveted‘Fashionista Photographic Award’ for Europe, Gina will also be with Aveda backstage at New York Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2014.

“Entrepreneurs are artists,” says Gina, “Creators of opportunity. I live in the space between now and the future. I crave to seek answers to “what if...”. I spent the last two years analysing myself and where I want to focus my time while still enjoying my beautiful children. I’ve seen business coaches, personal coaches, consultants and investors come and go while I remained paralysed by too many business ideas. I know this is a blessing and do my gratitudes daily. I have taken up

meditation to help me focus on finding the next stage of my journey (you can take the girl out of California...).”

Darling asked Gina what is next? “This year we will be creatingcollections based around ethnic beauties and natural breathable skin and hair. As we have seen the economy recover,haircolour has risen sharply to include the whole head and in far richer tones than the brassy dip-dye faded looks of last year. That trend was very driven by the economic downturn and we’ve seen it drop off and return to shiny colour in exciting glossy shades. Wine, milk chocolate and silky vanilla are all on the colour menu as well as the return of the punk blue and lavender from the 80s, only better!

I can’t wait. 2014 is going to be anamazing year for our business. We are expanding our Serenity Spa at GC and launching our upscale mobile hair and beauty services. I am really looking forward to sharing my dreams with my team and honouring our salon guests with an even more beautiful experience.”

www.ginaconway.co.uk

Gina Conway Winner of the Aveda European & UK Fashionista Award 2013

Photograph of Gina Conway: Julia Boggio at Home By MidnightPhotographs for Amazonian Collection: John Rawson

12 feb–mar 2014 | darlingmagazine.co.uk

school – promo

Woodcote House SchoolThe country prep school close to London

Woodcote House is a family owned prep school for 105 boys set in

thirty acres of gardens, playing fields and woods. Our boys are prepared for Common Entrance and Scholarship exams at thirteen to all the major public schools. Increasingly, we have found that London-based families are choosing Woodcote because it is the antithesis of the pressured London preps. To help these families, we will be launching a bus service from Tibbet’s Corner at the top of the A3 from April 2014. This launch was announced at the Independent Schools Show in Battersea and created a surge of interest from families in SW London.

We are strong believers in letting boys be boys and our grounds allow this to happen. We play sport every day, camp in the woods, fire up the pizza oven and regularly use our low ropes course and shooting range. In other words, all activities happen at school – even homework! This means that when the school bus returns to London in the evening all school work is over for the day.

Being a school of 105 means the average class size is about 10-12 boys. There is no hiding place! Your son will be pushed in all subjects to be the best he can be and we do not believe in extra

tutoring! If he needs support, we provide it as part of the school day.

Woodcote’s graduated approach to boarding has certainly proved popular. Boys can start as day pupils at any time from Year 3 – 7 with no pressure to become a boarder. However, depending on the choice of senior school, boys usually end

up doing some boarding, be it two, three, five or seven nights a week. Exeats from Friday lunchtime to Monday evening happen every third weekend and most other weekends

are ‘Open,’ which means the boarders have the option to go home on Saturday after matches.

Please contact Wendy Edgerley, our Registrar, or [email protected] for more information or to arrange a tour of the school with our Headmaster, Henry Knight.

20 sep-oct 2013 | darlingmagazine.co.uk

DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A PILATES TEACHER?Lisa Lamberti from The Pilates Clinic chats to Darling

The Pilates Clinic, a stunning studio in Wimbledon, is now hosting courses for BASI Pilates teacher training. If you are interested

in becoming a Pilates Teacher, and training with the best of the best from around the world, then get in touch. BASI Pilates is an internationally renowned Pilates education centre with Rael Isacowitz at the head of it. Rael is a leader in the world of Pilates and has been developing the method for over 30 years.

The course can be done as mat work only, or as a comprehensive course covering teaching on all of the equipment. At The Pilates Clinic, our desire is to see intelligence return to movement. Many of us move without thinking, but if we were to understand how our bodies should move, we would grow into better habits of moving intelligently, keeping us away from injury and getting rid of old pains. Come and try out a private session so we can see what your body needs. After that you can do semi private sessions or group classes, depending on what's best for you. We will help you to find the package that suits you. We look forward to meeting you!

Contact us on: [email protected]: 07984 920232www.thepilatesclinic.com


The Ray Stevens Academy (RSA) is going from strength to strength. From its two local venues at Ricards Lodge School and Blossom House School the academy is introducing the art of judo to children as young as four years old right up to 16.

The new Competition Class on Fridays at Ricards Lodge offers even greater opportunities to compete in national events and win medals. Competition club coach and international fighter Szandra Szogedi chaperones children to the competitions and provides the all-important moral support and coaching tips.

In addition to judo we also offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on Fridays 6.30pm – 7.30pm for 13-year-olds upwards. Junior BJJ is a fast growing sport focusing on ground fighting that is great for self defence and fitness.

As well as judo classes, the RSA runs after school Judo Clubs for Putney High School, Wimbledon High School, The Priory School, Radnor House, Ewell School, Hampton Hill, and the Roehampton Club.

Ray Stevens also undertakes private Judo/BJJ/‘Personal Safety for Adults’ and fitness classes. www.raystevensfitnessclub.co.uk 077956 676452

Get Some Great Moves Under Your BeltRay Stevens Judo Academy is on the up

darlingmagazine.co.uk | sep-oct 2013 15

Just A Spoon Full Of Delight!Coombe Lane tearoom has new owner

Experienced chef and entrepreneur Ian Shier, purchased Truckles on the Coombe Lane parade about

two months ago and he has great plans to make it even more irresistible to locals. “It took 18 months from the time we made the first offer on the deli to completion,” says Ian, “but it was well worth the wait.”

Ian decided to go into the café business about ten years ago. He has owned eight different restaurants and six coffee shops which he runs with his partner Una. Rebranding as ‘Spoons’, this delightful coffee shop has had a fresh update on the décor and, importantly, on the menu side will be changing the dishes with a hot daily special and some fresh oriental salads all

homemade. The fresh cakes will still be home baked and Ian plans to introduce a traditional afternoon tea.

“I have a special tea menu planned together with iced teas, coffees and frappuccinos, yogurts and even freshly squeezed orange juice. The staff have been fantastic and very supportive so the transition has been very simple.”

Opening until 5:30pm from 1st SeptemberSpoons Tearoom 255 Coombe Lane SW20 0RH020 8605 2175

Ian & Una Shier with their two year old daughter Layla

PERSONAL TRAINING

and much, much more..

Richard trains clients in Wimbledon, Raynes Park, Putney and Kingston, @ home, in the park or at a private studio from £25p/hr

www.fitnessize.co.ukFind out more at….


With the cooler weather, it’s easy to pile on the pounds as you layer up the jumpers - but Jane Plan’s tips are here to keep you on track!

· If a not-so-flattering holiday photo has inspired you to diet, pin it to the fridge for constant motivation!

· Keep a daily food diary to remind you of your goals and progress.

· Finally, buy the dress of your dreams slightly too small, there’s no better motivation than a gorgeous fashion piece waiting in your wardrobe!

Following these is a great start but, if you find yourself struggling, get in touch and let us deliver a bespoke, delicious and calorie-controlled diet to your door. Losing weight has never been so simple.

Free delivery in your area, quote Darling

[email protected] 8127 4543

Keeping on track after summerJane Plan, your local diet delivery service, shares some tips

Keeping on track


Keeping on trackthis spring

With the warmer weather coming soon, it’s time to think about losing a few pounds for spring and even summer. Jane Plan’s top tips are here to kick-start you.

• If a not-so-fl attering photo has inspired you to diet, pin it to the fridge for constant motivation!

• Start watching your portion sizes, a steak or piece of chicken the size of your iPhone is about right, and cut down on the carbs.

• When the sun starts to shine, you want to be ready to shed those winter jumpers and feel slim for spring, so try on your spring clothes now to see how they look and feel.

Following these is a great start but, if you fi nd yourself struggling, get in touch and let us deliver a bespoke, delicious and calorie-controlled diet to your door. Losing weight has never been so simple.

020 3441 6646

Free deliveryin your area.Quote Darling


fi nancial – promo

Women often contact misslolly.com asking how to have a better relationship with their money. As with most things, a little financial

knowledge is a dangerous thing. It is therefore important to arm yourself with a good basic knowledge on which you can build over time. This year my aim is to use this article to give you the tools you need to make 2014 the year you get on top of your money.

First things first, you need no debt (ignore mortgage debt that is on a repayment basis) and the right level of savings. If you have debt you need to get honest and organised. Start by making a list of what you owe, who to and what is the interest rate that you are paying.

Next, see if you can switch to a 0% interest rate and, if not, a cheaper interest rate. Then arrange for minimum payments to automatically come out of your bank account each month. This will ensure that you are not incurring any unnecessary charges and/or damaging your credit rating.

Finally, commit to a monthly amount that you WILL pay off your debt each month. Ignore all temptations to sway from your plan – it will be worth it in the end.

Turning to savings, believe it or not, you can have too much cash! This is because cash in the bank rarely beats inflation and, therefore, doesn’t work hard for you. However, you do need a safety net. Ideally you should have between 3-12 months’ worth of outgoings in cash. How much you have depends on how cautious you are, your work benefits, job security and also your personal

situation. For more top tips read misslolly.com.

Next issue I will give top tips on investing and pensions. In the

meantime, get in touch with me with your questions and get ahead by reading the Miss Lolly blog on facebook.

“Miss Lolly” is a Chartered Independent Financial

Adviser and also a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society (PFS)


business – promo

1. How to Make University Costs Manageable LV reported the average student will have £53,330 of debt! Investing each month will help to reduce the debt your child takes on. Ideally, start from birth. If you invested £200 per month per child wisely, you should have enough to cover the whole lot.

2. Save Money On Your Life Cover Life cover prices have drastically reduced thanks to us all living longer. Plus, this January, it became even cheaper for men. If you haven’t reviewed your cover, it’s worth it as your needs might have changed and you might be paying too much.

3. Children Can Have ISAS Too You can put money aside for children using the new Junior ISA. They are a long term savings plan and there are two types. Firstly, the junior cash ISA takes no risks and pays interest on the money you save. However, the returns on a stocks and shares junior ISA depend on the investment. You can pay in £3720 this tax year. The big warning is the ISA belongs to your child and at 18 they can spend it how they want!

4. You Need A Will – NO BUTS!! Ceri Vokes, Wealth Planning partner at Withers LLP explains "If you die without a will, the first thing your heirs might notice is a large inheritance tax bill. Also, living arrangements may no longer be as simple. Your spouse may own the house with your parents or your children, who will take their full share as soon as they turn 18. If you have not appointed guardians for your children, they could end up being looked after by someone you don't believe is suitable. If you and your partner were not married, your partner will be entitled to nothing at all.”

5. Write Your Insurances In Trust! Trusts aren’t just for trust fund babies. Less than 10% of plans are written into trust. This is surprising given the advantages. Usually it’s free

to do and won’t take long. The benefits are that, on death, the money will fall out of your estate and, therefore, no tax is due, plus it will pay out quicker to exactly who you want it to. Speak to an

adviser about which trust is right for you.

"Miss Lolly” is a Chartered Independent Financial Adviser and also a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society (PFS)

5 Financial ThingsEvery Family Should Know

SPECIAL DARLING OFFERTo arrange a complimentary 30 minute review please email me at:

[email protected]

Please make sure you quote “darling”


Fall in Love With Your Finances All Over Again Miss Lolly, Darling’s Financial Adviser gives you some Spring issue tips


business – promo

1. How to Make University Costs Manageable LV reported the average student will have £53,330 of debt! Investing each month will help to reduce the debt your child takes on. Ideally, start from birth. If you invested £200 per month per child wisely, you should have enough to cover the whole lot.

2. Save Money On Your Life Cover Life cover prices have drastically reduced thanks to us all living longer. Plus, this January, it became even cheaper for men. If you haven’t reviewed your cover, it’s worth it as your needs might have changed and you might be paying too much.

3. Children Can Have ISAS Too You can put money aside for children using the new Junior ISA. They are a long term savings plan and there are two types. Firstly, the junior cash ISA takes no risks and pays interest on the money you save. However, the returns on a stocks and shares junior ISA depend on the investment. You can pay in £3720 this tax year. The big warning is the ISA belongs to your child and at 18 they can spend it how they want!

4. You Need A Will – NO BUTS!! Ceri Vokes, Wealth Planning partner at Withers LLP explains "If you die without a will, the first thing your heirs might notice is a large inheritance tax bill. Also, living arrangements may no longer be as simple. Your spouse may own the house with your parents or your children, who will take their full share as soon as they turn 18. If you have not appointed guardians for your children, they could end up being looked after by someone you don't believe is suitable. If you and your partner were not married, your partner will be entitled to nothing at all.”

5. Write Your Insurances In Trust! Trusts aren’t just for trust fund babies. Less than 10% of plans are written into trust. This is surprising given the advantages. Usually it’s free

to do and won’t take long. The benefits are that, on death, the money will fall out of your estate and, therefore, no tax is due, plus it will pay out quicker to exactly who you want it to. Speak to an

adviser about which trust is right for you.

"Miss Lolly” is a Chartered Independent Financial Adviser and also a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society (PFS)

5 Financial ThingsEvery Family Should Know


[email protected]



“If you have debt you need to get honest

and organised”


[email protected]



carer – promo

For too long the care sector has been associated with minimum wage and

poorly-trained staff, delivering care in 15-minute chunks.

Here, at Home Instead, part of our ethos nationally is to change the face of caregiving by treating our staff with dignity and respect in exactly the same way we do our clients, recognising the vulnerabilities associated with caring. Looking after frail Doris, dependant on support to get up in the morning, or being the only one that lonely Fred might see all week, is a huge responsibility for anyone. So it’s vitally important to recruit people who really want to make a difference to the lives of their client.

We can teach people how to provide care, but we can’t teach people to care... that comes from within. And that’s where we start – by looking at how big someone’s heart is. We have a wonderful team of people of all ages, experiences and diverseness,

ranging from 21–70 years old and every one of them really wants to make a difference to our clients’ lives. We have nurses, a piano teacher, hospice helpers, charity shop volunteers, a make-up artist, a dinner lady, wives, mothers, grandmothers and we even have a few lovely male caregivers too. Each and every one of them is unique and special with their own lives outside of Home Instead – which we are ever-mindful of. At Home Instead we really care about them, matching them with clients, through their individualism, life experiences and characters. We train them, talk to them, check on how they are getting on, sympathise, empathise and share our hearts with them. We give them time with their clients to build a relation and trust.

We encourage diverseness in our caregivers because each and everyone one of our clients has their very own support needs. Our clients have had amazing lives. We regularly hear the stories they have shared with our

caregivers. We have an oil tycoon, teachers, dancers, a professional football player as well as a former spy who dealt with counter espionage during the Cold War. We never forget that even though they are now less able or rather forgetful, they still are that special wonderful person who has had a full and varied life.

Caregiving is not for everyone and nor should it be. It defi nitely should not be in the unskilled section at the job centre, or only for people who can’t get work anywhere else. It takes a very special type of person, with a very special skill to share their heart, offer trust, support and dedication to those who need us.

Home Instead Wimbledon & Kingston, providing home care services in your area. Our ethos is to ‘change the face of ageing’.

T: 020 8942 4137 www.homeinstead.co.uk/wimbledonandkingston Join us on twitter @cjhomeinstead

How BIG is your

Do you feel out of balancephysically or emotionally?REFLEXOLOGY MAY HELP

Reflexology encourages the body to self-healand can be effective for many ailments including digestive disorders, fertility issues,PMT, headaches and many more.

It is based on the principle that there are reflex areasin the feet and hands which correspond to all theparts of the body. Reflexology improves blood lymphand nerve circulation which helps the body to relaxand become more balanced. It is suitable for all ages

My name is Tracey di Lorenzo and I am a fully insured mobile reflexologist. I am a member of theAoR and the CNHC.

QUOTE “DARLING” FOR

YOUR 10% DISCOUNT

For more info please visitwww.lorenzoreflexology.comor contact me on 07808 298872

Lorenzo ReflexologyPresents an exclusive new facial

treatment combining the Expert Caci Ultra Mechanical Techniques with the unique and results driven Murad Skincare.

Adored by Barbara Windsor, Lisa Snowdon and Jennifer Lopez, this fabulous duo delivers maximum results in minimum time with just 6 treatments.

For VIP launch event and product details: [email protected] “Darling” to be in with a chance of

winning your fi rst treatment!

33 Church Rd Wimbledon Village SW19 5DQ 020 8971 2150

Tel: 02089465120

364 Coombe Lane

www.projectbhair.com

Special Offer: Half price cut and colour

Stephen was ‘Tony’ at Headmasters Wimbledon Village for 20 years and has now started up his new Project B Salon.


Fancy a bacon baguette or a pear frangipane tart washed down with a Teapig? Or a toasted fruit bread with a salted caramel hot choc on a

wintry morning? It isn’t just the unusually tasty menu that’s putting Spoons on the map (in the little parade of shops on Coombe Lane, West Wimbledon, to be precise) – it’s new owner Ian Shier’s cosy revamp that’s made it the perfect

meeting place over breakfast, lunch or dinner, or even just for a normal cup of tea!

Ian’s new range of cakes includes éclairs, macaroons and egg-nutmeg tarts, and lunch now includes a new range of salads, Asian style, all fresh and homemade. And you can choose your favourite coffee from his new espresso machine to finish it off in style.

There’ll be more tasty treats coming in 2014, with something special to spice up the evenings. Watch this space! Spoons Tearoom, 255 Coombe Lane, SW20 0RHT: 020 8605 2175

Lovin’ Spoonful

Service with a smile from Yasmin, Justyna and Asya

The winners of the Compact Awards 2013 were announced at a ceremony held in Westminster towards the end of last year, with over 100 guests attending. These

awards were designed to celebrate and showcase the most outstanding Compact working across England. Compact is the agreed working arrangements between national or local government and the voluntary sector to ensure a fair and level playing field for delivery of services to the residents and communities in an area.

Revd Andrew Wakefield has been involved with Merton Chamber of Commerce since its foundation in 1992 and has been its chair since 1999. In that time he has had two guiding principles.

Firstly, that business support services in Merton should be managed and delivered from Merton and, secondly, that Merton business is part of the wider Merton community and not something separate.

The national Compact Leadership Award acknowledged not only Andrew’s personal role and activity but is testament to partnerships built with Merton Council and MVSC, as well as the dedication and commitment of Merton Chamber staff in implementing these guiding principles.

www.mertonchamber.co.uk | 020 8944 5501

“Nice One, Vicar”Chair of Merton Chamber of Commerce, Revd Andrew Wakefield, wins Compact Leadership Award 2013


For further details please call Jane Davis on 020 8947 6969 www.thestudyprep.co.uk

Preparatory School for girls aged four to eleven

Registered Charity No.271012

We warmly welcome you to our

Open MorningSaturday 1 March 2014Wilberforce House for 4–8 year olds 09.30 – 12.00Spencer House for 9–11 year olds 10.00 – 12.30We offer an assisted places scheme for girls aged 7+

“One school, two

buildings, great teaching

and tip top facilities.” The Good Schools Guide

Snows Ride, Windlesham, Surrey GU20 6PF Tel: 01276 472115www.woodcotehouseschool.co.uk

A FAMILY-RUN BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOLFOR BOYS AGED 7–13

LONDONBUS SERVICE

INTRODUCING

LAUNCHES

APRIL2014

LAUNCHES

APRIL2014

SCHOLARSHIP MORNINGSaturday 8th March 2014

where boys can still be boys!

Up to 40% off feesAcademic, Music or Sporting Scholarships and Bursaries available to boys aged 7 – 11

Now in its 12th year, TinyTalk is a baby signing organisation which allows pre-verbal children to express their needs and thoughts through

signing. Signing empowers babies and allows them to get their message out and cuts out so much of the guesswork and frustration for parents. It also supports their spoken language, giving them the confidence to begin babbling and trying initial sounds.

Multi award-winning TinyTalk, is the first organisation to deliver baby signing classes across the UK. Working with the likes of Disney, Harrods, Supernanny Jo Frost, and charities like Booktrust & National Childbirth Trust, we have helped thousands of families understand each other better over the last decade.

BABY, IT’S A SIGNTinyTalk’s Esmarelda Pearson gets babies talking in West Wimbledon

We are also delighted to be taking our classes to the next level, introducing new hands-on, sensory toys & activities, to enable babies to develop their communication skills and have a lot of fun at the same time!

In 2013 Esmarelda won the Top TinyTalk Teacher of the Year Voted by Families 2013 Award & Top TinyTalk New Teacher 2013 Awards.

For a free trial and more info speak to Esmarelda or Michelle. T: 07906303995, tinytalk.co.uk/esmareldap

10 sep-oct 2013 | darlingmagazine.co.uk


beauty – promo

It’s not often you feel like you’re in a 5 Star Spa in the middle of a London Hotel (not that I have ever been pampered in one) but driving into the cobbled courtyard in

neighbouring Earlsfield, literally 5 minutes away from Arthur Road, I got the feeling this was something special – well, free private parking for a start! Toni Clarke welcomed me on a bright, cold winter’s day and my journey at TLC Therapy Lounge began.

This brand spanking new salon has a quiet atmosphere and the minimalist, elegant décor with its ultra high-end design instantly put me into a relaxed state. Toni Clarke, the dynamic owner and creator of TLC Therapy Lounge, had some surprises in store for me, not least the prestigious French brand, Carita Skin Care, who have partnered with Dr Joel Depondt, a Cranial Facial Surgeon and Scientific Researcher at the Xavier Bichat Hospital, Paris to create the exclusive CINETIC Lift Expert machine.

Toni proceeded with the ‘Anti-Ageing’ treatment (CINETIC Lift Expert Supreme Wrinkle Solution – 90 minutes @ £120) using the CINETIC technology, which is the alternative to cosmetic surgery, with the exclusive combination of Micro-currents, Ultrasound and LED futuristic technologies. CINETIC treatments truly deliver the ultimate results in correcting, lifting and firming. This sensational facial not only left my skin soft and glowing but I felt extremely relaxed and pampered. I drove home in a totally dreamy state. What a treat!” Karine Torr, Editor

Carita Facial Treatments start from £60 with Dermalogica and Regima available too. All other Beauty Therapy services, along with crèche facilities, are available too. www.tlc-therapylounge.co.uk

Toni can be contacted on 020 8946 4599 or [email protected] to book an appointment.

TLC Therapy Lounge5 Star Spa Beauty Treatment on our doorstep

‘


Meridian Sound with Style.TechniQuest Expertise.

Meridian has a unique reputation for British-designed home entertainment systems stretching back over 35 years, combining superb sound with breathtaking design and elegance.

TechniQuest of Wimbledon Village can specify, design and install the perfect Meridian entertainment system for your needs, from a powerful touchscreen-driven Meridian Digital Media System to a movie industry quality Home Cinema installation.

Arrange a personal demonstration at our showroom at 26 High Street, Wimbledon Village, take a seat in the Digital Theatre and experience how Meridian and TechniQuest can bring sound, vision, style and expertise to your home.

meridian-audio.com

To arrange an appointment for a personal demonstration:T 020 8944 9040 E [email protected] W www.techniquest.co.uk/meridian

TECHNIQUEST UK L IMITED 26, High Street, Wimbledon Village, London SW19 5BY

T 020 8944 9040 E [email protected] W www.techniquest.co.uk

HOME AUTOMATION | GATE AUTOMATION & ENTRY SYSTEMS | INTRUDER, FIRE & CCTV SECURITY

MULTIROOM AUDIO | DIGITAL TV & VIDEO DISTRIBUTION | HOME THEATRE | LIGHTING DESIGN

SCENE BASED LIGHTING CONTROL | IT COMMUNICATIONS | DIGITAL TELEPHONE SYSTEMS

MECHANICAL SERVICES DESIGN & CONTROL | ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTING

Consultations are available by prior appointment






meridian-audio.com














meridian-audio.com










N THE SCENE DARLING COBHAM & ESHER TURNS ONE!

Above: Karine Torr (Editor Wimbledon), Philippa Hennessy (Editor Cobham & Esher) & Marja-Leena Toseland (Editor Kingston) Below: l-r: Supporters - Rachael Lavelle, Claudine Slatter, Rachael Johnson and Tina Baker

TECHNIQUEST EVENT SUPPORTING WIM MUSIC FESTIVAL

l-r: Jennifer Ison, Richard and Marianne Rooney

l-r: Allen Boothroyd & Tech-niquest’s Vince Murphy

SW19 LAWYERS HR EMPLOYMENT TALK Below: Renata and Robert Copland, Belinda Erikson - SW19 Law-yers and Shane Etheredge

BOOK LAUNCH ‘A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AW CYCLES, MERTON

From left authors Hugh Morgan and Ceri Davies, then shopkeep-ers Ted Foster and Richard Smith, and on the right Charles Barraball, Chair of the Merton Cycling Campaign

CANNIZARO HOUSE WINTER ART EXHIBITION LAUNCH

l-r: John Nouri, Artists Deema Mirza and Kirsty Chapman with photographer John Powell (back)

National ‘donor drive’ for MARGOT MARTINI. Local toddler needs bone marrow donor urgently. You could be a match to donate blood to Margot. For details go to www.deletebloodcancer.org.uk or @swab4margot

ON THE FESTIVE PARTY SCENE

l-r: Charlie King, Liza Azarmi, Natalie Stevens and Vanessa Fenton l-r: Linda Bloomfield, Tania Lesini, Elizabeth Bottriell, Alison Marshall and Diana Smitham

l-r: Cinzia Causer, Christine Phizackerley and Angie du Toit l-r: Julia Boggio, Alice Wood, Robin Wood and Tam Jackson

l-r: Party girls - Briony Webber, Annie Mangat, Serena Morris, Shona Moth, Deb Howe & Andrea Bulstode

l-r: Emily Wood and Georgie Fellows

POLE’S ANNUAL XMAS DRINKS PARTY Below left l-r: Judith Pole, Teresa Cheuk, Loveday Newton, Christine Frazer and Diana Wormal Below l-r: Philip Harrabin, Annette Peters, Simon Pole, Stephen Furnell

N THE SCENE DARLING COBHAM & ESHER TURNS ONE!

Above: Karine Torr (Editor Wimbledon), Philippa Hennessy (Editor Cobham & Esher) & Marja-Leena Toseland (Editor Kingston) Below: l-r: Supporters - Rachael Lavelle, Claudine Slatter, Rachael Johnson and Tina Baker

TECHNIQUEST EVENT SUPPORTING WIM MUSIC FESTIVAL

l-r: Jennifer Ison, Richard and Marianne Rooney

l-r: Allen Boothroyd & Tech-niquest’s Vince Murphy

SW19 LAWYERS HR EMPLOYMENT TALK Below: Renata and Robert Copland, Belinda Erikson - SW19 Law-yers and Shane Etheredge

BOOK LAUNCH ‘A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AW CYCLES, MERTON

From left authors Hugh Morgan and Ceri Davies, then shopkeep-ers Ted Foster and Richard Smith, and on the right Charles Barraball, Chair of the Merton Cycling Campaign

CANNIZARO HOUSE WINTER ART EXHIBITION LAUNCH

l-r: John Nouri, Artists Deema Mirza and Kirsty Chapman with photographer John Powell (back)

National ‘donor drive’ for MARGOT MARTINI. Local toddler needs bone marrow donor urgently. You could be a match to donate blood to Margot. For details go to www.deletebloodcancer.org.uk or @swab4margot

l-r: Anne Francis, Milly Rickards, Emily Pinkess, Carol Andrews Back: Revd Bruce Rickards and MP Stephen Hammond

CAROL SINGING AT WIMBLEDON VILLAGE STABLES

‘CAPRI’ OPENS ITS ITALIAN DOORS ON THE RIDGWAY

l-r: Mario and Mariola Marczuk (Lawn Café) with proprietors Mirela Talpas and chef Jacob Ruocco

CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS IN THE VILLAGE

l-r: Grant Fuller, Helen Joseph, Hillia and Rob Holland

WINTER WONDERLAND ON THE BROADWAY

l-r: Suzie Wood, Mayor Cllr Krystal Miller, Helen Clark Bell and the Mayor’s Consort, Cllr Henry Nelless

CENTRE COURT HOSTS POP UP TALENT & MERTON ADULT ED EVENT BLUEBIRD CARE DONATES TO AGE UK MERTON

l-r: Charmaine Sainsbury, CEO of Age UK Merton Jay Patel from MD Bluebird Care & Andrew Browning

l-r: Marina Collett-Creedy, Narin Cakir, Suzie Wood (Centre Court Manager), Alison Escritt and Geraldine Peclard

TALITHA - PLEASE PUT IN ADVERTISE IN DARLING STRIP!

ALSO on the bottom of all the page footers in small print?: to advertise: [email protected]

WANT TO TRY THAT thx xxx

Want to be seen in Wimbledon?

Advertise your business in darling today!

darlingmagazine.co.uk | 07930 396356

WVBA ANNUAL NETWORKING AT CANNIZARO FEAST OF FINE ART FROM STAFFORD GALLERY AT WIM FINE ART

l-r: Aritst Peter Kelly, Andrew Stoppani, Judy Stafford and Artist Norman Smith

LOCAL WIMBLEDON BRIDGE FANS

l-r: Sue Strong (Teacher), Sharon Wright, Karine Vandermeulen, Stella Kirby, Karine Torr, Sarah Buxton and Sarah Moore, front: Margie Brown

l-r: Molly Murphy, Alison Bridgwater, Barbara Ruivo, Daniela Sarti

l-r: Stephen Ballantyne, Carol Andrews, Nicky Greene and Richard Hunter (Chairman)

l-r: Liza Roe, Frances Malik, Asif Malik (Chairman Wimbledon Society) and Mark Steele

BRIDGE AUCTION FOR ‘NIGHT OF THE STARS’ CHARITY EVENT

Above l-r: Geraldine Plowden, Gru Lumsden, Paul Mendelson, Nina Ruiz & Terry Hewett

MERTON COUNCIL’S MONTHLY MOVIE NIGHT AT THE ODEON

Left: Joyce Pountain and event organiser Asheq Akhtar from Merton Arts Development

l-r: Anne Francis, Milly Rickards, Emily Pinkess, Carol Andrews Back: Revd Bruce Rickards and MP Stephen Hammond

CAROL SINGING AT WIMBLEDON VILLAGE STABLES

‘CAPRI’ OPENS ITS ITALIAN DOORS ON THE RIDGWAY

l-r: Mario and Mariola Marczuk (Lawn Café) with proprietors Mirela Talpas and chef Jacob Ruocco

CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS IN THE VILLAGE

l-r: Grant Fuller, Helen Joseph, Hillia and Rob Holland

WINTER WONDERLAND ON THE BROADWAY

l-r: Suzie Wood, Mayor Cllr Krystal Miller, Helen Clark Bell and the Mayor’s Consort, Cllr Henry Nelless

CENTRE COURT HOSTS POP UP TALENT & MERTON ADULT ED EVENT BLUEBIRD CARE DONATES TO AGE UK MERTON

l-r: Charmaine Sainsbury, CEO of Age UK Merton Jay Patel from MD Bluebird Care & Andrew Browning

l-r: Marina Collett-Creedy, Narin Cakir, Suzie Wood (Centre Court Manager), Alison Escritt and Geraldine Peclard

TALITHA - PLEASE PUT IN ADVERTISE IN DARLING STRIP!

ALSO on the bottom of all the page footers in small print?: to advertise: [email protected]

WANT TO TRY THAT thx xxx

l-r: Shas Sheehan with Liza Roe at Macmillan Xmas Fair

GREEN SQUARE ‘RENEWABLE HEAT FOR HOMES’ OPEN EVENING

l-r: William Orchard, Alban Thurston, Richard Hiblen & Geoff Dobson

l-r: (back) Michel Bach, Ian Simpson, Jeff Wakefield (organiser), John Thater (front) Katy Hamlin, Roseanne Eckart and Anne McFarlane

DAVID LLOYD VS WIMBLEDON CLUB FUN MINI TOURNAMENT

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING AT BERKELEY SHOW HOME ON COPSE HILL

MACMILLAN ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FAIR Margaret Payne, Lynda Thomas (Director of Funding, MCS), Julia Palca (Chairman, MCS), Carol Bilton and Marsha Beresford l-r: Jenny Small, Fiona Razvi, Linda De Friez, Margaret Payne, Martine Mansourian,

Julia Page and Teddy

Dog & Fox Pub Sat 8pm 24 High St 020 8946 6565

Hemingways Lounge Bar ‘Sushi Tues’ 7pm, Wed 9pm - Open Mic 57 High St 020 8944 7722

Layla Restaurant Fri & Sat 9pm - live music and belly dancing 33 High St 020 8944 7696

O’Neill’s Irish Pub Fri & Sat 10pm - folk music and bands 66 The Broadway 020 8544 9573

The Old Frizzle Thurs, Fri, Sat 9:30pm - live bands 50s 60s 74-78 The Broadway 020 3274 3056

Berties at The Prince of Wales Tues Open Mic, Wed & Sat - bands 8:30pm 2 Hartfield Rd 020 8946 5369

Alexandra Pub Sun 8pm 33 Wimbledon Hill 020 8947 7691

The Cavern Pub - has London’s best Jukebox Thurs - Open Mic Jam, Fri, Sat, Sun - bands 100 Coombe Lane facebook for details

Lime & Thyme Restaurant Fri & Sat 8pm - live easy listening 56 Coombe Lane 020 8946 5068

020 8687 5745

020 8687 5745

020 8687 5745


Contact our professionalteam on 020 8687 5745

l-r: Shas Sheehan with Liza Roe at Macmillan Xmas Fair

GREEN SQUARE ‘RENEWABLE HEAT FOR HOMES’ OPEN EVENING

l-r: William Orchard, Alban Thurston, Richard Hiblen & Geoff Dobson

l-r: (back) Michel Bach, Ian Simpson, Jeff Wakefield (organiser), John Thater (front) Katy Hamlin, Roseanne Eckart and Anne McFarlane

DAVID LLOYD VS WIMBLEDON CLUB FUN MINI TOURNAMENT

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING AT BERKELEY SHOW HOME ON COPSE HILL

MACMILLAN ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FAIR Margaret Payne, Lynda Thomas (Director of Funding, MCS), Julia Palca (Chairman, MCS), Carol Bilton and Marsha Beresford l-r: Jenny Small, Fiona Razvi, Linda De Friez, Margaret Payne, Martine Mansourian,

Julia Page and Teddy

Dog & Fox Pub Sat 8pm 24 High St 020 8946 6565

Hemingways Lounge Bar ‘Sushi Tues’ 7pm, Wed 9pm - Open Mic 57 High St 020 8944 7722

Layla Restaurant Fri & Sat 9pm - live music and belly dancing 33 High St 020 8944 7696

O’Neill’s Irish Pub Fri & Sat 10pm - folk music and bands 66 The Broadway 020 8544 9573

The Old Frizzle Thurs, Fri, Sat 9:30pm - live bands 50s 60s 74-78 The Broadway 020 3274 3056

Berties at The Prince of Wales Tues Open Mic, Wed & Sat - bands 8:30pm 2 Hartfield Rd 020 8946 5369

Alexandra Pub Sun 8pm 33 Wimbledon Hill 020 8947 7691

The Cavern Pub - has London’s best Jukebox Thurs - Open Mic Jam, Fri, Sat, Sun - bands 100 Coombe Lane facebook for details

Lime & Thyme Restaurant Fri & Sat 8pm - live easy listening 56 Coombe Lane 020 8946 5068

020 8687 5745

020 8687 5745

020 8687 5745


Contact our professionalteam on 020 8687 5745


legal – promo

The trust that keeps on giving (so you don’t have to)Chris Thurlow explains how you can save inheritance tax without giving anything away

If you or your spouse have either a death in service benefit from your employer and/or a pension death benefit from your pension, significant inheritance tax can be saved

through careful planning but without losing access to those funds if paid.

Nowadays, more and more people have a pension death benefit and/or death in service benefit and, quite often, nominate their spouse as the beneficiary of the lump sum. The problem is that this simply increases the amount of money owned by the surviving spouse and adds to their eventual inheritance tax (IHT) liability. On the surviving spouse’s death 40% of the lump sum will be paid in IHT to HMRC.

So, what can be done to prevent the tax liability without undermining the surviving spouse’s security?

The answer is to create a pilot discretionary trust or “spousal by-pass trust”.

The main purpose of such a trust is for assets (usually money) to be paid into the trust in the future. The trustees then hold the assets for the benefit of the beneficiaries of the trust. Pilot trusts are often created for tax mitigation purposes.

An example would be a husband with a large pension death benefit. He wishes his wife to benefit in a tax efficient way. He creates a pilot discretionary trust during his life. His wife, children and

remoter descendants can be included as potential beneficiaries. He nominates the pension death benefit to the pilot trust.

On his death, the pension death benefit is paid into the pilot trust for the benefit of his wife and children. As it is in a trust, it remains outside his wife’s estate for IHT purposes. However, during her lifetime, his wife is able to benefit from the assets held in the trust.

When his wife dies, the pilot trust fund is ignored when calculating her IHT. This results in a tax saving of up to 40% of the value of the pilot trust fund.

Example

On his death, John leaves his wife with their joint wealth of, say, £650,000. He has also nominated her to receive his death benefit of £250,000. Therefore, Jane has an estate of £900,000. On her death, the nil rate bands for her and John are available which together amount to £650,000. IHT of 40% is payable on the remaining £250,000. There is a tax bill of £100,000.

The alternative

On his death John leaves Jane with their joint wealth of £650,000.

During his life John had created a pilot discretionary

Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (50788)Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority


Chris Thurlow

trust. He nominated the trust as the recipient of his death benefit of £250,000.Jane, therefore, has an estate of £650,000. On her death, the nil rate bands for her and John are available which together amount to £650,000. There is no IHT to pay on Jane’s death.

The trust holds the £250,000 lump sum which is outside of Jane’s estate for IHT purposes but remains accessible to her.

It is important to consider all legal, practical and tax implications before creating a trust. At Hart Brown we will guide you on the implications and help you set up a trust that best suits your objectives. We can also act as trustees of the trust.

Chris specialises in wills, estate administration, trusts, powers of attorney and tax planning, with a particular emphasis on inheritance tax, capital gains tax and the taxation of trusts.

As well as being a qualified solicitor, Chris has also recently qualified as a Chartered Tax Advisor and is a member of the Association of Taxation Technicians. He is also a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

To speak to Chris about your situation, call 020 8947 8171 or email [email protected].

Pole Structural Engineers

Designing structures for alterations, extensions and new housesLocal, friendly and professional

Admel House, 24 High Street, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5DXT: 020 8944 9955 E: [email protected] pole.co.uk

020 8947 5115 www.forestbailiff.co.uk

London stockist for Clearview Woodburning stoves

Defra approved for smoke control areas



interiors – promo

With the imminent arrival of spring, the common promises to burst forth in shades of vibrant green and so too does absolute

abode begin a new season.

I am very excited to reveal that absolute abode is opening our very own design store and café in Raynes Park, opposite Waitrose, in mid-March.

Our carefully curated lifestyle store will feature a collection of homewares, furniture, textiles and a delectable menu in the spring of 2014, showcasing British and international artists and designers. A place to be inspired, to purchase unique items for the home or a last minute birthday gift, we offer our clients style, elegance and comfort for their living space.

Within our store, we are also proud to be showcasing our architectural interior design practice, so please pop in to visit us and have a chat or make an appointment to meet with us in our new premises.

Our architectural interior design services include:• conceptual and spatial planning• architectural interior design• lighting design• bespoke furniture and joinery design• colours, textures, fabrics and furniture

We are also thrilled to be exhibiting at decorfest, the Creative Home & Garden Festival, on Sunday 23rd March from 10am to 4pm at King’s College School in Wimbledon, SW19 4TT. We will be displaying a room set and also have a selection of beautiful products to purchase, all available at our new design store.

Please come and visit us from mid-March at absolute abode | design | café | emporium and enjoy a delicious treat and browse our carefully curated design collection.

Kirsty [email protected] 601 692

LOCAL DESIGN EMPORIUM absolute abode opens its doors in Raynes Park

darling_jan_feb.indd 1 14-01-25 13:12


homes – promobuilding

The summer holidays are upon us and as much as I love the warmer weather

and BBQ’s it also serves as a stark reminder that I need more space. Space for the kids to play, somewhere they can make as much noise as they like, unpack all their toys and play to their heart’s content without me tripping over the lot. Having already converted the loft and extended the ground floor, the only thing left to do is a basement.

Having successfully created wonderful basements for my clients, I know what potential they have. The modern basement is a bright and airy structure which can be used for a multitude of purposes. I am thinking along the lines of a guest suite, a utility room and that playroom with table tennis, a pool table and anything else to keep the

kids amused. I am sure it will in time become the perfect teenage den too. With a bit of luck, we should be able to reclaim the space for ourselves sometime in their twenties... or maybe we should just continue digging. The beauty of basements is that they can extend beyond the foot print of your house, in other words, you can create a basement under your garden without upsetting your neighbours or the planning authorities. Depending on the budget there could be space for that cinema room and wine cellar after all.

Speaking of budgets, a basement could very well be one of the best investments you ever make. There is a tendency in the more expensive areas of London to look at homes in terms of price per square metre, which is the standard used in Europe and elsewhere. Basements cost anything upwards of £2 500 per

square metre, whereas the Halifax index shows that floor space in the Capital is at an average of at least £3,582 per square metre. In areas such as Wimbledon one could conservatively say it is upwards of £4,500 per square metre. Take into consideration the cost of moving and stamp duty and it means that a basement makes great financial sense. Now the only question remaining is, what would you do with all that extra space?

Call Jason Coetzeem: 07932 753 328 www.rhinoconstruction.co.uk

How to invest in a luxurious basement, says Wimbledon builder Jason Coetzee

New living or playroom space for the teensEasily installed wine cellar

38 autumn 2011 | darlingmagazine.co.uk

The spring weather is upon us but warmer more summery weather is coming and

it serves as a stark reminder that I need more space! Space for the kids to play, somewhere they can make as much noise as they like, unpack all their toys and play to their hearts’ content without me tripping over the lot. Having already converted the loft and extended the ground floor, the only thing left to do is a basement.

Having successfully created wonderful basements for my clients, I know what potential they have. The modern basement is a bright and airy structure which can be used for a multitude of purposes. I am thinking along the lines of a guest suite, a utility room and that playroom with table tennis, a pool table and

anything else to keep the kids amused. I am sure it will, in time, become the perfect teenage den too. With a bit of luck, we should be able to reclaim the space for ourselves sometime in their twenties... or maybe we should just continue digging. The beauty of basements is that they can extend beyond the footprint of your house. In other words, you can create a basement under your garden without upsetting your neighbours or the planning authorities. Depending on the budget, there could be space for that cinema room and wine cellar after all.

Speaking of budgets, a basement could very well be one of the best investments you ever make. There is a tendency in the more expensive areas of London

to look at homes in terms of price per square metre, which is the standard used in Europe and elsewhere. Basements cost anything upwards of £2,500 per square metre whereas, in areas such as Wimbledon, one could conservatively say the average price for a home is more than £4,700 per square metre. Take into consideration the cost of moving and stamp duty and the fact that property prices are expected to increase, it means that a basement makes great financial sense. Now the only question remaining is, what would you do with all that extra space?

Call Jason Coetzeem: 07932 753 328www.rhinoconstruction.co.uk

building











building











UPSTAIRS, DOWNSTAIRS Invest in a luxurious basementWimbledon builder Jason Coetzee tells us how

property

My family moved to Dorset Road, Merton Park in 1960 from

Battersea where the smoke of the then active Battersea Power Station became untenable.

Educated locally at the Sacred Heart Primary School, and later Wimbledon College, over 50 years on I still live and work in the SW20 area with my family. The recent improvements and addition of attractive retailers have made Raynes Park a more exciting and dynamic

area contributing to above average house price rises and opportunities for my company.

I have worked in Estate Agency locally for over 30 years setting up Fuller Gilbert in 2001. I now own the company solely and my team and I are giving the office and website a makeover.

The aspect of the job I love is the personal interaction with clients. I like to think I can build a rapport with my clients to minimise the stress factor of the moving process.

We look forward to people coming into the office to discuss any aspect of the property market or just what is going on in the local area.

We don’t bite! www.fullergilbert.co.uk 020 8947 4764

YOU CAN ‘COUNT’ ON GRANT AS THE NEW BLOOD OF FULLER GILBERT

Grant Fuller

Grant Fuller and Peter GilbertEstate Agents, Valuers, Development Consultants316a Worple RoadWest WimbledonLondon SW20 8QU

020 8947 4764www.fullergilbert.co.uk

Fuller Gilbert are pleased to announce the opening of their Kingston branch.

We have dealt with property in this area for over 30 years, working and living in the area to give us unrivalled local knowledge. So whatever your property needs may be, we are dedicated to making moving home easier.

020 8546 4499 www.fullergilbert.co.uk

Kingston House * 15 Coombe RoadKingston upon Thames * Surrey * KT2 5AB

Kingston& Company

Darling-Wim sep-oct 2013.1.indd 38 25/08/2013 19:54 Pole Structural Engineers

Designing structures for alterations, extensions and new housesLocal, friendly and professional

Admel House, 24 High Street, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5DXT: 020 8944 9955 E: [email protected] pole.co.uk

020 8947 5115 www.forestbailiff.co.uk

London stockist for Clearview Woodburning stoves

Defra approved for smoke control areas


book review


As the icy winds blow and the heavens open, sensible bridge players are warm indoors. However, the life of a bridge player is not without problems of the fifty-two card variety…

South opened a Strong 2♥ and North responded 2NT, indicating a poor hand, but not a bust. South jumped straight to game. West led her top-of-a-sequence Q♣ and South pondered her fate. Declarer has a spade and three diamonds to lose. To secure her game, South must trump a diamond in dummy before drawing trumps. However, this declarer crossed to dummy’s A♥ and led a diamond, her K♦ losing to West’s A♦. West led a second heart and, when she regained the lead with Q♦, she led a third round, removing all the trumps from the dummy hand, and defeating the contract.

South must remain focused. All that matters in trumping one diamond in dummy. At trick 2, she should lead out a low diamond. This will lose to Q♦ but, even if a trump is led now, she can win, lose a second diamond and there will always be one trump left in dummy to trump the third round.aceoftrumps.com

SOME TIPS FOR SPRING BRIDGEWith Darling’s Bridge Guru, Paul Mendelson

♠

♦ ♣

♥NorthS J632H A74D J3C 8642

EastS K10975H 6D 10865C 753

SouthS A4H KQJ1095D K74C AK

WestS Q8H 832D AQ92C QJ109

Dealer North N/S Game

N E S WNB NB 2H NB2NT NB 4H

Paul Mendelson – The First Rule of SurvivalEditor Karine Torr gets a sneak preview

The review read: ‘A jaw-droppingly brilliant crime thriller. Imagine The Killing moved to Cape Town and into the landscape of the hot and dusty African veld.’

Well, brilliant and thrilling it was! In fact, so much so, that while reading the climax of the

story in bed one night, I was forced to snap the book shut and lunge for Paul’s The Right Way to Play Bridge and start revising my Roman Key-Card Blackwood rules just to get my mind off the tense scene that was unfolding on the pages and causing the blood in my veins to run cold. I think there was also some shallow, hyperventilating involved. However, I couldn’t put it down for long as I just had to see what happened next, even if it meant my heart would stop with fright! It didn’t, but the book swept me along as I got more and more involved with the twists and turns in the story.

Paul has a real talent for speaking and teaching, which anyone who has ever attended his enlightening and amusing courses will attest to, so it’s no surprise that this first novel is set to become a hit. Out on April 7th, it’s the perfect present for any lover of crime fiction – pre-order at bookshops or on amazon.co.uk.

thefirstruleofsurvival.com

Missing Yourdarling Magazine?COLLECT COPIES AT OUR 'HOTSPOTS'

* Village Sports, Raynes ParkTel: 020 8946 4591

* Maison St. Cassien, Wimbledon VillageTel: 020 8944 1200

* Southfields Gallery 223 Wimbledon Park RdTel: 07947 675 059

* Spoons on Coombe Lane SW20Tel: 020 8605 2175

* Aromatica Italian Deli on Leopold RdTel: 020 8944 0309

* Love Wimbledon Information Desk Centre Court Shopping Centre, 4 Queens Rd

Please call first to check stocks

To advertise in Darling please email [email protected]

HELPFUL WIMBLEDON WEBSITESLove Wimbledon www.lovewimbledon.orgLondon Borough of Mertonwww.merton.gov.ukCitizen’s Advice Bureauwww.nacab.org.ukMerton Chamber of Commercewww.mertonchamber.co.ukWimbledon Town Centrewww.wimbledontowncentre.co.ukWimbledon Civic Forumwww.wimbledoncivicforum.org.ukWimbledon Societywww.wimbledonmuseum.org.ukWimbledon Community Centrewww.wimbledoncommunity.org.ukVolunteer Centre Mertonwww.volunteercentremerton.org.ukLearning & Skills Councilwww.lsc.gov.ukCharity Commissionwww.charitycommission.gov.ukWimbledon Music Diarywww.wimbledonmusicdiary.comWimbledon Choral Societywww.wimbledon-choral.org.ukLocal Police/Neighbourhood Watchwww.met.police.uk/saferneighbourhoodsThe Wimbledon Guildwww.wimbledonguild.co.ukCare Connectwww.merton.gov.uk/living/care/careconnectwww.centrecourtshopping.co.uk

IMPORTANT NUMBERSWimbledon Police020 8947 1212 or (999)Merton Council020 8274 4901NHS DIRECT0845 4647

St George’s Hospital020 8672 1255Kingston Hospital020 8546 7711National Rail08457 484950

[email protected]

Wimbledon, Putney, Balham, Kingston, Surbiton, Streatham and Hampton Court

Creating ConnectionsInspiring Success

COLLECT COPIES AT OUR “HOTSPOTS”

* Nicholas & Steele 78 Durham RdTel: 07947 011879



* Truckles Deli on Coombe Lane SW20Tel: 020 8605 2175



44 feb-march 2012 | darlingmagazine.co.uk

Missing Yourdarling Magazine?COLLECT COPIES AT OUR 'HOTSPOTS'

* Village Sports, Raynes ParkTel: 020 8946 4591



* Spoons on Coombe Lane SW20Tel: 020 8605 2175


* Love Wimbledon Information Desk Centre Court Shopping Centre, 4 Queens Rd


To advertise in Darling please email [email protected]

Hampton Court, Kingston, Surbiton,Thames Ditton, Balham, Putney, Streatham and Wimbledon

[email protected]

HELPFUL WIMBLEDON WEBSITESLove Wimbledonwww.lovewimbledon.orgLondon Borough of Mertonwww.merton.gov.ukCitizen’s Advice Bureauwww.nacab.org.ukMerton Chamber of Commercewww.mertonchamber.co.ukWimbledon Civic Forumwww.wimbledoncivicforum.org.ukWimbledon Societywww.wimbledonmuseum.org.ukWimbledon Community Centrewww.wimbledoncommunity.org.ukVolunteer Centre Mertonwww.volunteercentremerton.org.ukLearning & Skills Councilwww.lsc.gov.ukCharity Commissionwww.charitycommission.gov.ukWimbledon Music Diarywww.wimbledonmusicdiary.comWimbledon Choral Societywww.wimbledon-choral.org.ukLocal Police/Neighbourhood Watchwww.met.police.uk/saferneighbourhoodsThe Wimbledon Guildwww.wimbledonguild.co.ukCare Connectwww.merton.gov.uk/living/care/careconnectCentre Courtwww.centrecourtshopping.co.uk

IMPORTANT NUMBERSWimbledon Police020 8947 1212 or (999)Merton Council020 8274 4901NHS DIRECT0845 4647

St George’s Hospital020 8672 1255Kingston Hospital020 8546 7711National Rail08457 484950

embrace change for your bodywith our strategic approach

to better health...

...and experienceundeniable results

www.thepilatesclinic.com7 Elm Grove, Wimbledon, SW19 4HE - 020 8947 8601

Private sessions just for you, or semi-private for two, to small group

In our state of the art Pilates Studio in Wimbledon, we will giveyou the time, the space andthe tools to learn to move intelligently and thoughtfully, and

What is a restful mind?

I went to a talk last week by His Eminence Gwalya Dokhampa who has just written a book called The Restful Mind. He is a young monk from Bhutan who understands our Western restlessness. He explains that when we give ourselves a chance to calm and nourish our mind, we open up the time and space for understanding our true nature and that of others.

Does the mind become restful when we sleep?

Yes, and good quality sleep is needed for the mind rest and switch off. A recent study in the Journal of Science shows that brain cells shrink during sleep to open up the gaps between neurons and allow fluid to wash the brain clean. Sleep “cleans” the brain of toxins. I have found the Nikken Sleep System helps the mind to rest. By

combining the natural energies of the Earth (magnetic) and the energies of the sun (Far Infrared), it also helps release stress from the body – a passive and very effective way to maintain good health.

For information on Qigong classes, Nikken technologies and ‘Wellness Talks’: flowinghealth.co.ukT: 07747 113305 E: [email protected]

Beauty SleepSleeping deeply can nourish and quiet a restless mind

So says Alessandro Ferullo, local Qi Gong teacher and health practitioner

diary

Parties To Go You can’t rewind your party. It needs torun smoothly from beginning to end.

Stressed over your important event?Don’t be. Contact Carole at Parties To Go to discuss your requirements.

[email protected] • www.partiestogo.co.uk • 020 8947 5337 • 07971 141 733

From small dinner parties at home to large corporate functions. From children’s birthday parties to weddings.

Outstanding quality food as well as invitations, decorations, hire of equipment...catering to most budgets.

Run by Carole Cory, who founded the business 1994.

“Immaculate attention to detail......leaving you to enjoy the party!”

Parties To Go You can’t rewind your party. It needs to run smoothly from beginning to end.

[email protected] • www.partiestogo.co.uk • 020 8947 5337 • 07971 141 733

CLASSIFIEDSCOMPUTER (PC) REPAIRS

Viruses exterminated, slow running problems solved,upgrades and advice on your computer.

Call Steve on 07761 121385

WINDOW CLEANER – FAMILY BUSINESS40 YEARS IN THE WIMBLEDON AREA

From £15–£25 for an average four bedroom house and regular cleans. (One-off cleans extra).

Call Victor: 07703 803955

WORK YOUR OWN HOURSaround your family or career.

Our organic health & beauty business isexploding and we need your help. Potentially

£1000 p.m. Part time. £4000 p.m. Full time.CALL CLAIRE ON: 020 3393 9557 (24hrs)

WINDOW CLEANER - FAMILY BUSINESS40 YEARS IN THE WIMBLEDON AREA

From £12 - £18 for an average fourbedroom house. Contracts welcome.


ELEGANCE DRY CLEANERS - RAYNES PARKSpecial Offer!

Tues: £14 for 2 piece suitsThurs: 30% off for senior citizens

020 8542 2055(opp. back of station)

CARPENTER & GENERAL BUILDING SERVICES C. N. RYAN LTD - 25 years in the business Member of Guild of Master Craftsmen Free quotes &

excellent references T: 0845 259 0221 E: [email protected]: 07811 285367

CARLA FRANKEMember: FPC, BPC

COUNSELLING

[email protected] 740 096 Wimbledon area

CLASSIFIEDSWINDOW CLEANER – FAMILY BUSINESS

40 YEARS IN THE WIMBLEDON AREAFrom £15–£25 for an average four bedroom house

and regular cleans. (One-off cleans extra).


COMPUTER (PC) REPAIRSViruses exterminated, slow running problems solved,

upgrades and advice on your computer.


FabricsYarn

QuiltingCrochet

HaberdasheryKnitting

WorkshopsGifts

and more...

Join usfor

Knit &Knatter

130 Arthur Road, Wimbledon, SW19 8AA020 8944 6488 www.stitchup.co.uk

10.00a.m. - 4.30p.m.Monday - Saturday

Stitch-up

Nine day Literary Festival in

its seventh year. A gem on

the Wimbledon calendar.

Bookings essential.

Wimbledonbookfest.org


Inner Balance Therapies to soothe the modern mind - hypnotherapy, NLP, emotional brain training, meditation and mindfulness.

Classes and one-to-one sessions.

T: 07917 197625 innerbalancehypnotherapy.co.uk

Start living a life of joy and balance

BABY SITTING GIRLS IN WEST WIMBLEDON AREA

CLASSIFIED

WORK YOUR OWN HOURSaround your family or career.

Our organic health & beauty business isexploding and we need your help. Potentially

£1000 p.m. Part time. £4000 p.m. Full time.CALL CLAIRE ON: 020 3393 9557 (24hrs)

WINDOW CLEANER - FAMILY BUSINESS40 YEARS IN THE WIMBLEDON AREA

From £12 - £18 for an average fourbedroom house. Contracts welcome.


ELEGANCE DRY CLEANERS - RAYNES PARKSpecial Offer!

Tues: £14 for 2 piece suitsThurs: 30% off for senior citizens

020 8542 2055(opp. back of station)

CARPENTER & GENERAL BUILDING SERVICES C. N. RYAN LTD - 25 years in the business Member of Guild of Master Craftsmen Free quotes &

excellent references T: 0845 259 0221 E: [email protected]: 07811 285367

CARLA FRANKEMember: FPC, BPC

COUNSELLING

[email protected] 740 096 Wimbledon area

CLASSIFIEDSWINDOW CLEANER – FAMILY BUSINESS

40 YEARS IN THE WIMBLEDON AREAFrom £15–£25 for an average four bedroom house

and regular cleans. (One-off cleans extra).


COMPUTER (PC) REPAIRSViruses exterminated, slow running problems solved,

upgrades and advice on your computer.


FabricsYarn

QuiltingCrochet

HaberdasheryKnitting

WorkshopsGifts

and more...

Join usfor

Knit &Knatter

130 Arthur Road, Wimbledon, SW19 8AA020 8944 6488 www.stitchup.co.uk

10.00a.m. - 4.30p.m.Monday - Saturday

Stitch-up

Nine day Literary Festival in

its seventh year. A gem on

the Wimbledon calendar.

Bookings essential.

Wimbledonbookfest.org


Dr Richard PollokConsultant Gastroenterologist specialising in:

• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic diarrhoea and gut infections

• Family screening for bowel cancer

• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includingCrohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

• Indigestion and heartburn

• Experienced gastroscopist and colonoscopist

Dr Richard PollokConsultant Physician and Honorary Senior Lecturer

FRCP PhD BSc DTM&HTel: 07564 186 426 Fax: 020 8540 4507

Parkside Hospital and New Malden Diagnostic Centre

email: [email protected]: www.gastrodoc.co.uk

Project1_Layout 1 09/03/2012 13:33 Page 1

BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO YOUR GARDEN WITH EXPERT AND AFFORDABLE PLANT ADVICE. YOU’LL LEARN A LOT AND THE GARDEN WILL THANK YOU!

Auntie Planty Garden Advice

For more information: 07887 716777 www.auntieplanty.co.uk


point of view

In the spring, a parent’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of a clear-out. But here's a tricky one –

how soon is it ok to repossess a bedroom completely once a child has grown up? As soon as the ink dries on their last A level paper? As soon as they start their graduate fast-track jobs in the Civil Service and are renting bijou pads in Hoxton? (Making various optimistic assumptions about our children here, I know.) My attempts to do even a bit of a spring-clean were treated as desecration on a Howard Carter

scale. Those half-unpacked cardboard boxes from Bristol University lying in the corner since 2011 are sacred! So what am I to do? Maintain a sealed shrine?

My mother ripped down the David Bowie posters in my room and had it reconfi gured as a chintzy Laura Ashley guest-boudoir pretty much the same week that I skulked off to university. I didn’t mind. We weren't mollycoddled in them days, by gum. Of course kids should go through their grunge phase before becoming solicitors

in Cobham, but the teenage fl oor-to-ceiling photo-montages of themselves looking moody at festivals have to go eventually. All that blu-tack has played havoc with the plasterwork and, at the risk of bragging in these days of boomeranging, my adult children don't really live here anymore; yet there was such a wave of revulsion at my unmaternal purge that I felt like Lady Macbeth. All I wanted was to see the carpet in their rooms again – and paint the walls magnolia!

Do you remember the dolly years, when bedroom decor had to be pink and fl uffy or, with little boys, feature some sort of disaster with fi re engines and Spiderman? Children never hark back to that – and yet what a sweet passing of innocence when it all came down. I suppose the kindest thing is for home always to be home until a child feels that they have really made one of their own, (by about age 57.) However, my daughter in Brixton has just ordered a John Lewis over-mantle mirror for her fl at. I know! Her John Lewisifi cation has begun, (as has Brixton’s.) Could I maybe start to introduce just a weeny bit of Laura Ashley into her old room now?

Don’t Try � is At HomeBy Kate Greenhalgh

Personal training and rehabilitation. Treating you as a professional athlete.

Bounce is a unique training facility at the cutting-edge of sports training and rehabilitation with no membership or joining fees. Born of the belief that everyone should have access to the tools only previously available to the professional athlete, Bounce combines strength and conditioning with a treatment and rehabilitation clinic to help you achieve your physical best.

Call us: 0208 879 0094

Visit our website: mybounce.co.uk

Email us: [email protected]

Follow us: @my_bounce

personal training group personal training yoga pilates & more all in SW19

Your goal, our method. Train smart.

Bounce Press_240x170_v6.indd 1 24/01/2014 11:29

Date post:	24-Mar-2016
Category:	Documents
Upload:	darling-magazine
View:	222 times
Download:	2 times

Darling - Wimbledon - Feb 2014

Documents