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Issue 38 – October 2015

Notice BoardLocal Events

Roasting with ConfidenceChildren’s ActivitiesCouncillor’s UpdateAutumn Hair Trends

Strawberry Hill House

Local History | Events | Community News | Local Businesses | Featurestwmagazines.co.uk

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In this issue

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OCTOBER sees the ghosts and ghouls come out to play for Halloween at the end

of the month. We seem to be embracing the modern version a la our American cousins, with the

festivities becoming more elaborate each year. There is no denying that kids love it and a stash of trick or treat bounty should help to take my mind off the clocks going back.

Tony’s food and drink column focuses on demystifying the art of cooking a good roast, with impeccable timing, as some hearty home cooking is in order now that it is feeling decidedly autumnal. See page 6.

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Food & Drink

Sometimes roasting meat can seem a daunting prospect, especially when the cut has cost a fair amount and a hungry family are gathered to enjoy the fruits of your labour. So here are some methods to help ensure success. Roasting is a great cooking method for a large, prime cut of meat and is basically cooking on a dry source of heat. Cheaper cuts will benefit more

from a wet cooking method such as braising. Always try to buy free range meat as these animals will have led more contented lives and this will show in the increased flavour and better texture of the meat.

BEEFThe best cuts of beef for roasting are rib, sirloin or fillet. My preference would be to use rib as the bone really imparts lots of flavour during the cooking process and it can later be used for stock.

When choosing your beef look for a dark red colour which indicates that it has been hung well and is mature. A thick covering of fat adds flavour and prevents drying out during cooking. Marbling is small slivers of fat running through the meat. This again adds flavour and succulence.It’s best to buy as large a joint as possible as, although this might hurt your pocket, it will give you a lovely roast dinner, plus lots of sandwiches,

cold cuts and some great stock.For 6 servings you will need to buy at least 2.5kg bone in or 1.5kg boned.Stand the meat in a shallow roasting tin and, if taken from the fridge, allow to reach room temperature before cooking. Rub with salt and pepper mixed with a little oil. You can also add some dried herbs and crushed garlic if you like.I usually start the meat off in a very hot oven for the first half hour 425F/220C/Gas7 then lower the temperature to 375F/190C/Gas5 for the remaining cooking time.

If you like your beef rare then cook for 11mins per 450g; medium 14 mins per 450g or well done 16mins per 450g. However ovens can vary dramatically so it can be more accurate to use

a meat thermometer which should be pushed into the thickest part of the joint. Rare would be 60C/140F; medium 70C/160F and well done 80C/175F.

Once you have removed the meat from the oven wrap it loosely in foil and leave for around 20 minutes to rest. The fibres in the meat tighten up during cooking and resting allows them to relax. This releases some of the meat juices to use for gravy and also results in a tender, easy to carve piece of meat.

PORKChoose a breed of pig which has been bred for flavour, for example ‘rare-breeds’ such as Tamworth, Saddleback and Gloucester Old Spot. These pigs will have been allowed to exercise naturally and have had a varied diet, this extra care in the husbandry will show in the flavour.

Pork is classed as a ‘white meat’. Pigs don’t move around as much as cattle do, so their muscles don’t have to work as hard and therefore don’t use as much oxygen. Less oxygen means less myoglobin, the red coloured molecule, and results

in a lighter coloured meat.

Pork also has less fat content than beef and so care has to be taken when cooking to make sure that it is cooked through, yet stays tender and juicy.

The best cuts of pork for roasting are leg, loin, shoulder and tenderloin. Shoulder is fattier and so produces a moister roast. Ask the butcher to score the rind, we don’t want you hurting yourself with the Stanley! Season the joint all over with salt and pepper mixed with a little oil then rub some coarse

Roasting With Confidence

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Contents

Welcome – Page 1

Calendar – Page 2

Notice Board – Page 4

Roasting with Confidence – Pages 6 & 7

Local Events – Pages 8, 10 & 12

Children’s Activities – Pages 14 & 16

Autumn Hair Trends – Pages 18 & 19

Councillor’s Update – Page 20

Local Contact Information – Page 22

Strawberry Hill House – Pages 24 & 25

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Events Calendar October 2015

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31st

4th

5th

21st

16th 18th

19th 20th

15th

9th 11th7th 8th

23rd22nd

14th12th 13th

24th

26th

10th

25th

3rd

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2nd

28th27th

1st

30th29th

6th

Dance West see p4

Twilight Tour

see p24

Air Cadets see p4

Honey Show see p4

Still Life see p8

Deadline to book an ad in TW Mag or

tell us about an up-coming

event

Gothic Bookclub see p24

Dining Club see p24

Garden Tour see p24

Art Fair see p12

Sing Low see p4

Dance Ball see p4

Garden Tour

see p24

Eel Pie Club see p10

Quilters Exchange– see p12

Halloween

Laura Ford until 31st

Oct see p24

Gloria & Requiem see p12

Singing Workshop

see p12

Dance see p24

Twick Jazz see p12

Clocks Go Back

Sculpture Showcase see p12

Friends of Turner

Exhibit see p8

Sing, Science & Adventure

see p8

Woman in Gold

see p8Twick Folk see p10

Up Beat Choir see p10

Shakespeare Comedies see p10

Loki Music see p24Second Best

Exotic Marigold Hotel

see p24

Leviathan see p8

Caberet Extraordinaire

see p8

Eel Pie Club see p10

Eel Pie Club see p10

Eel Pie Club see p10

Eel Pie Club see p10

Twick Folk see p10

Shakespeare Tragedies see p10

Good Impressions

Until end Nov

see p8

Caberet Extraordinaire

see p8

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london Square Teddington has an excellent location set back from Waldegrave road, within walking distance of Teddington High Street, Teddington station, and beautiful Bushy Park. The buzzing town centres of richmond and Kingston are quickly reached by car or train.

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the stunning cavendish show home is now open

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Notice Board

Twickenham Air Cadets Recruitment evening: Thursday 8th October at 19:00Are you interested in joining the Twickenham 267 Air Cadets? Undertake activities like shooting, flying, rock climbing, camps, drill, aero modelling, sports, gliding, D of E and much more!We parade Tuesdays and Thursdays 19:00-22:00 at the joint Cadet Centre, London Road, Twickenham, TW1 1EJ – Contact 0208 891 2272

Saturday 3rd October: 12noon – 4pmCombination Dance present The Dance Ball on Twickenham Green – free

Featuring special short performances

from dance, music and drama groups from across the Borough, with Combination Dance’s professional company leading the entertainment. With lots of chances to take part on the day and find out more about the performing arts in Richmond, you won’t want to miss out. Drop by, bring a picnic, take part in a workshop or just enjoy the day.

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th 2pm & 5pm

Celebrate Twickenham and all things rugby with a specially commissioned

festival performance by Dance West and Rosie Whitney-Fish. Suitable for families and people of all ages, there will also be the opportunity to join in. Free event.

Diamond Jubilee Gardens, Twickenham

‘Sing Low, Sweet Chariot’ - Music for All Nations

performed by Concordia Voices, with

guests Surrey Brass

An evening of popular music

ranging from Parry, Holst and

Copland to Bacharach, Bernstein

and the Beatles, with arrangements

of traditional folk songs and an

internationally-themed medley

performed by Surrey Brass.

Tickets: richmond.gov.uk/

musicanddrama, surreybrass.

co.uk or email: secretary@

concordiavoices.org

St Mary’s Church, Twickenham.

Cost: £12

Sunday 4th October - 7.30pm

Sunday 4th October, 1pmAnnual Honey Show CompetitionTwickenham and Thames Valley Bee-keepers Association is open to the public and the results of the show are on display. There is plenty of scope for everyone with cake baking and confectionery classes, fruit and veg classes, a photo class, card and label classes in addition to the honey and beeswax classes. Classes 1-39 are open to non members. On Sunday there will be a presentation of the Cups followed by an auction of the exhibits in the ‘Open Gift Classes’ which is always great fun.The Schedule and Entry Form & Rules from twickenham-bees.org.uk/events.html.

The Apiary, 41 Whitton Road, TW1 1BH

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Alcohol, Drugs or Other Life Difficulties?

Confidential, low-cost counselling

at ASCA Richmond (020 8940 1160)or ASCA Surbiton (020 8339 9899)

www.addictionsupport.co.uk

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Food & Drink

SOMETIMES ROASTING meat can seem a daunting prospect, especially when the cut has cost a

fair amount and a hungry family are gathered to enjoy the fruits of your labour. So here are some methods to help ensure success.

Roasting is a great cooking method for a large, prime cut of meat and is basically cooking on a dry source of heat. Cheaper cuts will benefit more from a wet cooking method such as braising. Always try to buy free range meat as these animals will have led more contented lives and this will show in the increased flavour and better texture of the meat.

BEEFThe best cuts of beef for roasting are rib, sirloin or fillet. My preference would be to use rib as the bone really imparts lots of flavour during the cooking process and it can later be used for stock.When choosing your beef look for a dark red colour which indicates that it has been hung well and is mature. A thick covering of fat adds flavour and prevents drying out during cooking. Marbling is small slivers of fat running through the meat. This again adds flavour and succulence. It’s best to buy as large a joint as possible as, although this might hurt your pocket, it will give you a lovely roast dinner, plus lots of sandwiches, cold cuts and some great stock.

For 6 servings you will need to buy at least 2.5kg bone in or 1.5kg boned.Stand the meat in a shallow roasting tin and, if taken from the fridge, allow to reach room temperature before cooking. Rub with salt and pepper mixed with a little oil. You can also add some dried herbs and crushed garlic if you like.I usually start the meat off in a very hot oven for the first half hour 425F/220C/Gas7 then lower the temperature to 375F/190C/Gas5 for the remaining cooking time.

If you like your beef rare then cook for 11mins per 450g; medium 14 mins per 450g or well done 16mins per 450g. However ovens can vary

dramatically so it can be more accurate to use a meat thermometer which should be pushed into the thickest part of the joint. Rare would be 60C/140F; medium 70C/160F and well done 80C/175F.

Once you have removed the meat from the oven wrap it loosely in foil and leave for around 20 minutes to rest. The fibres in the meat tighten up during cooking and resting allows them to relax. This releases some of the meat juices to use for gravy and also results in a tender, easy to carve piece of meat.

PORKChoose a breed of pig which has been bred for flavour, for example ‘rare-breeds’ such as Tamworth, Saddleback and Gloucester Old Spot. These pigs will have been allowed to exercise naturally and have had a varied diet, this extra care in the husbandry will show in the flavour.

Pork is classed as a ‘white meat’. Pigs don’t move around as much as cattle do, so their muscles don’t have to work as hard and therefore don’t use as much oxygen. Less oxygen means less myoglobin, the red coloured molecule, and results in a lighter coloured meat.

Pork also has less fat content than beef and so care has to be taken when cooking to make sure that it is cooked through, yet stays tender and juicy.

The best cuts of pork for roasting are leg, loin, shoulder and tenderloin. Shoulder is fattier and so produces a moister roast. Ask the butcher to score the rind, we don’t want you hurting yourself with the Stanley! Season the joint all over with salt

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To roast the rib, first rub with salt, pepper, olive oil and fresh or dried rosemary and thyme. Place on a shallow roasting tin and put in an oven preheated to 360F/180C/Gas4. For medium cook for 25 minutes per 500g plus 25minutes. If you like your meat rare cook for 20mins per 500g plus 20mins; for well done cook for 30mins per 500g plus 30mins.

With all these roasted joints use the juices at the bottom of the roasting tin to make lashings of delicious gravy.

As always if you would like any hints or advice about cooking then just pop in, I’ll try to help. It’s a good idea tophone first though.

and pepper mixed with a little oil then rub some coarse salt into the scores in the rind. It is the salt in the rind which gives the crackling its crackle. Crushed fennel seeds also give a delicious and interesting flavour to the meat.

Place the joint on a lightly oiled roasting tin in a very hot oven for the first half hour 425F/220C/Gas7 then lower the temperature to 320F/160C/Gas3 for 50 minutes per kilo. Remove the joint from the oven and check that the juices run clear. Wrap loosely in foil and rest for 20-30 minutes before carving. If the crackling hasn’t crackled to your expectations remove it before wrapping the joint in foil. Place the crackling under a hot grill

until it is bubbling and crisp.

VEALThe only type of veal we serve at Arthurs is rose veal which we source from Gatcombe Farm. This is high welfare veal and is known as rose veal because of its pink rather than white colour.The calves are reared in small groups in social pens with deep bedding. They have plenty of fresh air and natural light and ventilation. When they are young they live in their groups in big huts with an outdoor run, when they are older they live in open fronted straw bedded barns. The calves have plenty of room to freely move about and are fed a diet as natural as possible. The calves are given as much milk as they want, but they also get as much as they want of other feeds like straw for fibre to make sure their digestive system develops as it should.

The two cuts of veal most suitable for roasting are rib and topside. Rib is a tender tasty joint cut from above the brisket, it is also known as forerib. Topside is taken from the rear quarter of the animal and is available boned and rolled. I would tend to pot roast the topside and dry roast the rib.

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Arthur’s Screen on the GreenSunday 4th & Wednesday 7th OctoberThe Second Best Exotic Marigold HotelSunday 11th October, 7pmWoman in GoldTony creates a menu around the subject of

the film. £25 per guest.

Booking: [email protected] or

phone Arthur’s on 020 8893 3995

Arthur’s on the Green, The Green, TW2 5AB

Until Sunday 29th NovemberTuesdays to Sundays 10-5pm

Good ImpressionsThe Art of the Printmaker

Richmond Printmakers present an exhibition of

hand printed limited edition prints

including original collographs, etchings,

screenprints, monoprints, linocuts,

lithographs and aquatints.

Stables Gallery, Orleans House Riverside,

Twickenham TW1 3DJ, Admission free

Richmond Film Society Tuesday 6th October, 8pm

Still Life (2013) - Director Uberto Pasolini.

Tuesday 20th October, 8pmLeviathan (2014) - Director Andrey Zvyagintsev.

Films are shown in The Pete Postlethwaite

Theatre (Room G5), at St Mary’s University

College in Waldegrave Rd, TW1 4SX. Membership

for 15 film season is £60 (£35 for full time

students). Tickets on the door £6 (students £4).

Telephone 020 8893 3503, richmondfilmsoc.org.

uk, E-mail: [email protected]

Thurs 1st & Thurs 8th October - 7.30pm

Drama St Mary’s: Cabaret Extraordinaire – Special Edition An evening full of live music, cabaret acts and a

magic tale from a dark Romanian forest.

Tickets: dramastmarysreservations.weebly.com

Drama Theatre, St Mary’s University. Cost £7

Friday 2nd October - 7.30pmLoki Music: Children & Gentleman of the Chapel Royal, an exploration in musicMusic by composers associated with the Chapel

Royal from the Tudor, Stuart and Hanoverian

eras, including Thomas Tallis, William Byrd,

Orlando Gibbons, Henry Purcell & William Croft.

[email protected] or call 020 8941

4917. £20 / £5, free for under 16s

Garrick’s Temple to Shakespeare, Hampton Hill

Saturday 3rd October, 11amSinging, Science & Adventure! An interactive exploration with The Musical

Brain. Discover how Neanderthals used their

voices to navigate caves, how the voice evolved,

what happens in your brain when you sing and

how singing with others improves your health

and wellbeing and makes you and Grandma

happy. Admission: free.

[email protected],

020 8977 7558, landmarkartscentre.org

Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, Teddington, TW11

Saturday 3rd October, 2-4pm Artist Friends of Turner’s House Exhibition of WorksThis is the last day Turner’s House will be

open to visitors prior to

closing for restoration

Dates for your Diary

Events

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through 2016. Guided tours of the house £4

entry fee.

The exhibition will include a wide range of

mediums and styles, producing figurative to

abstract works in painting, drawing, sculpture,

textiles, ceramics and printing, which includes

etchings and lino productions.

Turner’s House, Sandycombe Lodge, Twickenham

Sunday 4th October, Doors 7.45pm, Music 8-10.30pm Doctor Millar & The Cute Hoors & SupportA cult band in the London Irish music scene.

Tickets: wegottickets.com/ event/318157 or

purchase on the door.

TwickFolk at Patchworks, The Cabbage Patch Pub

£9 in advance, £11 on door

Sunday 4th October, 7.30pm‘Sing Low, Sweet Chariot’Music for All Nations performed by Concordia

Voices, with guests Surrey Brass. An evening of

popular music.

Tickets: richmond.gov.uk/musicanddrama,

surreybrass.co.uk or email: secretary@

concordiavoices.org

St Mary’s Church, Twickenham. Cost: £12

Sunday 4th October - 8pmUp Beat Choir: Up Beat Showcase Enjoy an evening of choral music with the Up

Beat Choir. With performances of our favourite

pieces from the world of musical theatre plus

a selection of pop classics there should be

something for everyone to enjoy.

Tickets Free –

email: [email protected]

United Reformed Church, Twickenham

Seminars on Shakespeare, Richmond Shakespeare Society

Shakespeare’s Comedies:

Thursday 8th October 2.30 - 4.30pm Shakespeare’s Tragedies:

Friday 16th October 10.30am -12.30pm Informal sessions, open to all, featuring an

introduction to Shakespeare’s

tragedies and comedies,

by John Crook of Richmond

Shakespeare Society, with

opportunities for participation

and discussion. Refreshments

available. Free (no booking

required). Mary Wallace

Theatre, Twickenham

Eel Pie ClubThursday 8th OctoberJohn Idan & the Natural Blues Band Thursday 15th OctoberBootleg BlondieSaturday 17th October YardbirdsThursday 22nd October The Downliners Sect Thursday 29th OctoberThe Kast-Off Kinks See eelpieclub.com for full details. Eel Pie Club

at The Patch, 67 London Road, TW1 3SZ

Sunday 11th October, Doors 7.45pm, Music 8 - 10.30pm Pig Earth & SupportLondon’s Pig Earth are one of the UK’s top

original Country Folk bands, awarded ‘Horizon

Act of the Year’ at the British Country Music

Events

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Stables Gallery Riverside Twickenham TW1 3DJPhone 020 8831 6000 www.richmond.gov.uk/arts [email protected]

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Awards 2011. Tickets visit wegottickets.com/

event/318159 or on the door. £9 in advance, £11

on the door.

TwickFolk, Patchworks, The Cabbage Patch.

Sunday 11th October, 7.30pmGloria and Requiem - Twickenham Choral SocietyTwo masterpieces of the classical repertoire

– Vivaldi’s Gloria and Mozart’s Requiem

– conducted by Christopher Herrick with

professional soloists and the Brandenburg

Sinfonia.

Tickets: £20 / £10 U16s & full-time students

Contact: [email protected],

020 8977 7558, landmarkartscentre.org

Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, Teddington, TW11

Tuesday 13th October, Doors 7pm, Music 8-11pmBrandon Allen QuartetTwickenham Jazz Club present arguably the

most exciting tenor saxophonist player in Britain

today, featuring Tim Lapthorn. Cost: £12 / £10

(no booking required). Patchworks Nightclub at

The Cabbage Patch.

Tuesday 13th October, 7.30 – 9.30pmRaise the Roof! Men’s Singing WorkshopAs part of the Richmond Music & Drama Festival

this is a free men’s singing workshop that will

explore songs from Rugby World Cup nations.

Tutor: Dominic Stichbury

Venue: St Mary’s Church, Church Street,

Twickenham TW1 3NJ

Cost: Free, but contact Landmark to register.

[email protected],, 020 8977 7558

Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th October,

10am–5pmAutumn Art FairA vibrant variety of visual art including painting,

print making, photography, jewellery, glass,

collage and sculpture sold directly to you from

the artists and makers.

Admission: £4 / £3 concs / free U16s & LACM

Contact: [email protected],

020 8977 7558, landmarkartscentre.org

Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, Teddington, TW11

Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th October, 10am-5pmRichmond & Kew Quilters ExhibitionAn inspiring exhibition of quilts and other work

ranging from traditional double

bed quilts to small pieces

inspired by artists’ work, plus a

display of vintage quilts. Stalls

selling textile-related items and

crafts. Refreshments &

raffle quilt.

Admission: £3 / U16s free (no concs)

Contact: [email protected],

020 8977 7558, landmarkartscentre.org

Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, Teddington, TW11

Saturday 31st October – Sunday 1st November, 10am – 6pmSurrey Sculpture Society3D and 2D Sculpture Showcase A unique indoor sculpture exhibition where

sculptors explain their techniques and creative

processes, through demonstrations, video

footage, 2D sketches and paintings.

Admission: Free

Contact: [email protected],

020 8977 7558, landmarkartscentre.org

Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, Teddington, TW11

Events

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Open MorningWhole School - 10.00am-12.30pm

Introductory talk at 10.00amSaturday 3 October

For further information, tel 01372 473624 or email [email protected]

Claremont Fan Court SchoolAn independent co-educational school for pupils aged 2½ to 18 years

www.claremont-school.co.uk

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QUILTEXHIBITION

by Richmond & Kew Quilters

23rd -25th October 2015 10am-5pm Including a vintage quilt display, refreshments and craft-related stalls

Landmark Arts Centre Ferry Road, Teddington TW11 9NN Admission £3 Children free, no concessions Raffle to support Trinity Hospice & Breakthrough Breast Cancer www.richmondandkewquilters.og.uk/

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Open MorningWhole School - 10.00am-12.30pm

Introductory talk at 10.00amSaturday 3 October

For further information, tel 01372 473624 or email [email protected]

Claremont Fan Court SchoolAn independent co-educational school for pupils aged 2½ to 18 years

www.claremont-school.co.uk

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If you are interested in attending any of these activities, please

phone first to check the details.Children’s Activities

Ballet for ChildrenClasses for 3 years upwards.Established 1982. Fully registered and qualified. Contact: Geraldine Maguire, ARAD020 8894 3991. balletforchildren.org St. James’ Hall, Radnor Rd, Twickenham

Catch-a-ballsThursdays: various times and ages. Fun games and activities including ball handling skills, bat and ball techniques and agility. Develop balance and posture, co-ordination and spatial awareness and social skills. Book your free trial class now.Contact: 020 8398 3034, [email protected], www.catch-a-balls.co.uk. The Crossway, St Stephen Church, 306 Richmond Rd, Twickenham, TW1 2PD

ChatterbooksOne Thursday a month: 4.30pm, school yrs 4-5Chat about books, play games, do quizzes, find out about authors and have a lot of fun together! Contact: 020 8734 3304, [email protected] Twickenham Library, Garfield Rd, TW1 3JT Tel: 020 8734 3340,

Dragon Drama Improvisational theatre, storytelling, acting, movement, mime, magic and mayhem! Workshops for preschool – eighteen years old. Contact 07590 452 436 or [email protected]. dragondrama.co.uk

Dramacube Saturdays at St. Mary’s University, Drama, Music & Movement (4-6 years, 9.30-11.00am and 11.30-1.00pm), Acting, Singing & Dance (7-11 years, 9.30-12.30pm), Street Dance (4-6 years, 1.30-2.15pm), Acting, Singing & Dance (11-16 years, 2.00-5.00pm)

Wednesdays at Hampton Hill PlayhouseMusical Theatre Productions (7-10 years, 4.00-6.00pm), Musical Theatre Productions (11-16 years, 5.30-7.30pm)Call 020 8408 0245 to book or email [email protected]

Fairtrade FridaysEvery Friday 10–noon

Fairtrade cafe with tea, coffee and snacks served. All welcome – toys available for the children.Teddington Methodist Church in the main hall, 1 Stanley Rd, TW11 8PT

Footie TotsThursdays and Fridays, 2∞-8 years.An Introduction to the world of fitness and football for children. Teaching basic ball skills, scoring lots of goals and having fun on the way.Contact Andy on 07931 707720 or [email protected], www.footie-tots.co.ukHoly Trinity Church, Vicarage Rd, TW2

Frankie & Flo’s Play CafeTues/Weds/Thurs, 2.30-5pm5 years and under, older siblings welcome. A friendly environment with bouncy castle, ride on toys, craft activities, baby area, dressing up clothes, play shop, roller coaster. Professional children’s (and adult) haircuts. Beauty therapist Cost: Under 1 year £2, 1 yr and over £3.501st Sibling £2, additional siblings £1.Contact: Cassie on 07803 594786St Mary’s Parish Hall, Langham Road, Teddington TW11 9HF

Jo JinglesMondays: 9.30am walking-2yrs; 10.25am 2yrs+; 11.20am 3mths-walking.Also TuesdaysMusic, singing and movement classes for babies and pre-school age children from 3 months to 5 years of age.Contact: 020 8241 8139 twickenham.jojingles.comHoly Trinity Church, Vicarage Rd, TW2 5TS

Kids’ Art ClubSaturday 24th Oct 10am-noon, 5-11 yrsA different art project for each session, including drawing, painting, relief making, printing and collage. Fun workshops are fully designed and supervised by art educators. Cost: £12 per child, inc. all mats. Book early. Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, TW11 9NNCall 020 8977 7558 to book.

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If you are interested in attending any of these activities, please phone first to check the details.

Tiny TunesThursdays 10-10.40am and 11am-11.40am3 months-5 yearsNew term starts 4th October. £5 per child/£2.50 siblings. Contact: Lisa 07977 585020, [email protected], tinytuneslive.com Twickenham Library, Garfield Rd, TW1 3JT

Toddler TimeEvery Friday, 10am-noonDrop-in group for Parents, carers with babies, toddlers. More information contact Charlotte 07879606852 or [email protected] Reformed Church, First Cross Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QA

Tempo TotsMondays and Fridays. Time according to age. Music making with singing and dancing. Each week there’s a different theme. Contact: 07956 447118, [email protected], tempo-tots.comThe Hyde Room, York House, Richmond Rd, TW1 3AA and The Maple Room, The Crossways, St Stephen’s, 306 Richmond Rd, TW1 2PD

Twinkle Toes BalletThursdays, 1.15–1.45pmAges: 2–4 yearsMagical Ballet classes that provide a great introduction into the dance world. Classes incorporate the use of props and fairy tale storylines and are suitable for both boys and girls.Contact: Gemma Querino on 07847 323655 [email protected]. twinkletoesdancing.co.uk

Who Let the Dads Out?Two Saturdays per month, 10-11.30amFor dads with 0 to 7 years children so they can spend more time with their kids. Tel: 020-8977 8000. Teddington Baptist Church, Church Rd, TW11

Little Wrigglers Dance, Perform & PlayMonday 2-2.45pm 2-4 yearsThursdays: 9.45-10.30am, 3-4 years, 10:30-11am, 2-3 years. A creative mix of dance, music and mime to inspire your child to move to music.Contact: Rachel 07817 691660 [email protected], littlewrigglers.co.uk. Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, TW11 9NN

Monkey MusicTuesdays, United Reform Church, First Cross Rd, Wednesdays, St Stephen’s, Crossway Times according to age group. Age: 3 mths-4 yrs. Small, tailor-made classes to encourage children to learn through songs and games. Contact: Claire Slade 020 8847 4031,

Story Time @ Twickenham LibraryTuesdays: 3.45pm. Free weekly story time for the under 5s. Tel: 020 8734 3340, Garfield Rd, TW1 3JT

See SawFriday morning, Under 5’sPlay and explore in multi-sensory sessions designed to encourage creativity, curiosity and develop skills in communication, co-ordination and social interaction. Drop-ins welcomed. Contact: 020 8831 6000, [email protected] House Gallery, Riverside, TW1 3DJ

Teddington Dance StudioBallet, modern, tap, street jazz and melody movement, musical theatre, tinny tappers. For ∞ to 16 year olds.Contact: Natalie 07887 353950, [email protected]

Tiny Teddies Second and fourth Friday of the month: 10.30-11am. Bounce and rhyme for babies and toddlers. Contact: 020 8734 3340 Twickenham Library, Garfield Rd, TW1 3JT.

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Health & Beauty

NEW SEASON, new look, if you’re considering a change of style this Autumn, Strawberry Hill

Salon owner Bradley Smith, has some suggestions to help you achieve a great new look and keep your locks looking gorgeous this autumn.

MAINTAINING THE CONDITION OF YOUR HAIR THROUGH THE TEMPERATURE CHANGESIt’s really important to take great care of your hair as it acclimatises to a change in temperature and conditions. As the often temperamental British weather can mean your hair is subjected to changeable conditions thanks to sunshine (if we can squeeze a little more in with an Indian summer), wind and rain. Central heating also exacts its influence on the condition of your hair.

Here are some tips to help your get the best from your tresses this autumn:

1. Keep hair washes to a minimum; I always tell clients to avoid washing hair too much. It strips essential oils and can often leave hair dry and brittle. Ideally, if you can bare it, wash hair no more than two or three times a week.2. Treat hair once a week. To improve condition; be it brittleness, dryness or to help strengthen your hair, their are a host of treatments available what ever help is needed. Of course a luxurious treatment in salon is a lovely way to pamper yourself as well as your hair. 3. Just like you mum told you - never leave the house without drying your hair first! Catching a cold aside, wet hair + cold air = brittle and damaged tresses.

TOP LOOKS THIS AUTUMN AND HOW TO ACHIEVE THEM

1. WAVY CURLS:If you are lucky enough to be blessed with gorgeous natural curls then all you need is the right styling products to tame your tresses.

Depending on the finish you’re aiming for, many high street hair care brands offer a wide range. If

it’s a firm hold, a product such as EIMI by Wella’s super set hairspray works wonders. Alternatively, use a styling mousse specifically created for curly hair. Work in, scrunching lightly as you go.

If you’re hair is naturally straight, then worry not, because there are plenty of ways to create tousled waves. Use a curling wand or even your trusty GHDs and wind sections of hair round the wand, holding in place for a few seconds before releasing and fixing in place with a hair spray. Alternatively, on dry hair, use a sea salt spray such as EIMI by Wella’s ‘Ocean Spritz’ to spray and scrunch hair, which helps to achieve that tousled beach look we all know and love from our holidays.

2. LOW PONYTAILS:This is such a fantastic and low maintenance way to showcase a look which has been widespread on the catwalks for Autumn 2015. Designers such as Herve Ledger and Dior have crafted the perfect low ponytails in their catwalk shows, and this is the easiest look to achieve at home. It’s perfect for mums or those working to a tight schedule who simply don’t have time to spend hours on their crown!

It’s extremely easy to achieve. Those with naturally tight curls may find it difficult to pull hair back in to a low ponytail, so in that case straighten hair out first using a softening product such as ‘Whipped Cream’ by Milkshake which uses milk proteins to condition and soften hair. If it’s a messy low ponytail that you’re after, it’s important not to pay too much attention to making sure hair is perfectly smooth or styled beforehand, as the beauty of the low ponytail is often the ‘messy hair’

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cut her hair, she’s about to change her life!’ The beauty is that whilst once upon a time bobs were all about the sleek and straight look, this season’s catwalks have paved the way for the new trend of sea breezy bobs which are far more fun. You may have seen television presenter Caroline Flack recently sporting this stylish look. t’s another low maintenance yet gorgeous ways to add a little something different to your bob.

Use a salt spray to achieve texture and tousles, this can be scrunched into dry hair. You can of course also use your curling wand to wind sectioned hair around and create some extra curls. Looser curls work best for bobs!

look. Simply ruffle fingers through your hair using a zig zag motion to create a little ‘mess’ and pull hair back in to the low ponytail before fixing with a hair tie. If you feel that you want a slightly more fixed messy look, then simply set hair with hair spray & wrap the band round tighter.

If you like the idea of the low ponytail but want to achieve a sleeker, smoother look, then use a product such as EIMI ‘Sculpt Force Gel’ to smooth into hair before using a trusty hairbrush to pull hair back, securing with a hair tie.

3. ‘SEA BREEZY’ BOBS:Making the decision to cut your hair short is always a big one. It’s not for everyone, but if you fancy a change then do a little research before biting the bullet and asking for the chop! Visit your salon and ask your stylist to help you look through various hair magazines to pick the bob you want to achieve. As Coco Chanel once said ‘If a woman is about to

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Councillor’s Update

Cllr Clare Head [email protected]

A NEW PRIMARY school in the South Twickenham ward will open after being granted a one

year temporary dispensation. Twickenham Primary Academy based in Colne Road, applied last October for full planning permission at the Heathgate House site near Twickenham Green before subsequently withdrawing the bid. Dispensation was granted to Gems Learning Trust from Lord Nash, parliamentary Under Secretary of State for schools to open the free school temporarily.

The school opens its doors to 46 reception pupils with seven staff already working at the school, including principal Pippa Hogg Andrews. Receiving permitted development rights from the Department for Education (DfE) allows the learning trust to use the former office block as a school for a year.

Turing School which will have opened on the Teddington site in early September is in the news as the site is not large enough to accommodate an entire secondary school. Another site has been found in Whitton on the open space behind Hospital Bridge Road and is subject to planning permission and full consultation. Richmond Council will continue to press for a fairer admissions policy for Whitton and Heathfield residents. The school has committed to consulting on their proposed admission arrangements for 2017 in December this year.

Teddington and Hampton Wick residents were surprised that the Imperial College site in Udney Park Road had been sold to a developer. Originally the sports ground was thought to be considered as a school site but this is not to be allowed. Imperial College is understood to have rejected bids from groups including Harlequins FC and Teddington Athletics FC in favour of Quantum Group. The land developer of Quantum Group said the plans would provide elderly care but also a commitment to maintaining the heritage of the grounds sporting facilities. He added Quantum

will be engaging with the community regarding the scheme’s design in the coming months.

On a positive note the Borough’s A level results were very encouraging. Hampton Academy had its first ever A level results day and had plenty to celebrate with a 100% pass rate of A* to E. All the students have a place in education, employment or training for next year.

Richmond College which had 1483 entries across 37 subjects achieved a 95% pass rate with 62% of students attaining grades of C and above.

Greycourt had plenty to celebrate as 78% of all pupils received five A* to C passes including English and Maths and more than half received 10 or more passes.

Our Borough is very proud of its educational success but the double edged sword is that our school population is set to rise by 25% in nine years and it is becoming increasingly difficult to find space to build schools that will accommodate all our children.

Your South Twickenham councillors are always here to help you. Cllr Clare Head is the lead councillor on Planning, Cllr David Marlow is Cabinet Member for Adult Services and Health and Cllr Porter is on the Audit Committee, Health Scrutiny Committee and the Quality Accounts Sub-Committee. We look forward to hearing from you.

Tis the Season of Education News

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Local Contact Information

HospitalsKingston Hospital NHS Trust Galsworthy Road, Kingston Upon Thames,KT2 7QB. Tel: 020 8546 7711

West Middlesex University Hospital Twickenham Road, Isleworth, TW7 6AFchelwest.nhs.uk/Tel: 020 8560 2121

NHS Walk-in-CentreTel. 020 8714 4000Open Mon-Fri, 8am-9pm,Weekends and bank holidays 9am–9pmTeddington Memorial Hospital, Hampton Road

Coastguard 020 8312 7380, mcga.gov.uk

Local MPTania Mathias, Conservativetania4twickenham.co.uk/ Tel: 020 8622 4426

CouncilLondon Borough of Richmond upon ThamesTel: 08456 122660 richmond.gov.ukEmergencies (out of hours) Tel: 020 8891 7413

Local Councillor Public SurgerySouth Twickenham Ward2nd Monday of each month at York House between 7pm-8pm. No appointment necessary

Associations• Friends of Radnor Gardensfriendsofradnorgardens.org.uk

• Friends of Twickenham Greenemail: [email protected]

• Strawberry Hill Residents’ Associationshra.org.uk

• Twickenham Choral Societyemail: [email protected] twickenhamchoral.org.uk• Twickenham upon Thames Rotary Club tutrotary.org

• The Twickenham Societytwicksoc.org.uk

• Twickenham Town Business AssociationTel: 020 8744 0474 email: [email protected]

• York House Societyyorkhousesociety.org.uk

Twickenham LibraryGarfield Road, TW1 3JTTel: 020 8734 3340email: [email protected]

OPENING HOURS:Monday: 9.30am-7pmTuesday: 9.30am-6pmWednesday: 10am-7pmThursday: 9.30am-6pmFriday: 9.30am-6pmSaturday: 9.30am-4pmSunday: 1pm-5pm

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S T R A W B E R R Y H I L LHorace Walpole ’s Gothic Cast le

S T R A W B E R R Y H I L LHorace Walpole ’s Gothic Cast le

Wine connects man, nature and time in a way nothing else

does. In a bottle of wine you have an identity created by a craftsman with the materials at his disposal, which include the weather. That can’t be replicated and it can stay alive for centuries.’ Hugh Johnson, 2013

The world’s best selling wine writer Hugh Johnson is joining the Strawberry Hill House Dining Club in on Thursday 1st October as the guest speaker. Hugh will discuss the English man’s taste in wine and food in Walpole’s day,

revealing what Walpole himself might have had in his wine cellar. Apart from elaborating on Georgian food and wine fashion Hugh will also tell the diners of some of the famous people who enjoyed Horace Walpole’s wine and company at Strawberry Hill House. An introduction to the wines served on the night will also be given by Hugh, and a question and answer session will follow.

Hugh Johnson has led the world of wine writing in new directions over the 40 years since his first book, Wine, was published. The World Atlas of Wine, his Wine Companion (now in its sixth edition), the annual Pocket Wine Book (since 1977), The Story of Wine,

WHAT’S ONLaura Ford at Strawberry Hill HouseUntil 31st October A solo exhibition of sculpture by Laura Ford, whose work particularly suits the history and atmosphere of Strawberry Hill. Laura’s work portrays animals and people as fantastic and nightmarish figures, using humour and acute observation to engage with social issues and appeal to the audience’s childhood memories.

Dance Back in Time - A Georgian Assembly2nd October, 7.30 - 11.30pmEnjoy the fun and delights of a Georgian country dance with dancing in the Waldegrave Suite. No experience necessary as dances will be walked through and called by Dancing Master Stuart Marsden. Music from The Squirrels with band leader Paul Hutchinson. £12. Adults only. Advance booking required.

Twilight Tour, 14th October, 8pmExplore Walpole’s gothic castle out of hours and at a magical time of day. Our expert guides will show you the theatrical delights of

Strawberry Hill and tell you about its unique history, architecture and restoration. There is opportunity to enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco beforehand from 7.30pm. £20. Adults only. Advance booking required.

Garden Tour 14th & 28th October, 3.30pmThe guides will show you the key features of the garden and you will learn about the gardens restoration and place in the historical context of the Thames Landscape. This is a walking tour and lasts approximately 45 minutes. No booking required.

Gothic Bookclub29th October, 7.30pmDiscussing Rustication by Charles Palliser (2013) The novel is presented as a historical true-crime, in the form of a diary from 1863 kept by a young man, Richard Shenstone, who finds himself ‘rusticated’ – expelled from Cambridge for an offence whose seriousness is only gradually revealed. Adults. Free event, but booking required. .

Little Witches and Wizards 29th & 30th October, 11am

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and his memoirs, A Life Uncorked, have all been best-sellers. Indeed, his Pocket Wine is the world’s best-selling annual wine book. In 2007, Hugh was awarded an OBE for services to winemaking and horticulture.

Hugh Johnson is the seventh guest speaker of the popular Dining Club. Membership enables guests to enjoy four excellent dinners over a year in the historic rooms of Strawberry Hill House with distinguished guest speakers. The club is sponsored by St Margarets’ based companies, Tenant Finder letting agents and McGeachie Medd estate agents.

Visit strawberryhillhouse.org.uk/diningclub for further information on Strawberry Hill and becoming a member of the Dining Club.

Turn yourself into a little witch or wizard at this spellbinding workshop just in time for Halloween. £7. For under 5s. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Advance booking required.

Confusing Concoctions 29th & 30th October, 2pmBefuddle your friends with powerful potions in this mystical workshop. £9. For over 5s. Children under 8 accompanied by an adult. Advance booking required.

Spooky Stories for Under 5s29th & 30th October, 5pmIn the shadow of Horace Warpole’s ancient tomes listen to spooky tales of old. £10. For under 5s. Children accompanied by an adult. Advance booking required.

Spooky Stories for 5 to 8 Years 29 & 30 October 2015 6:30 PM Enter the castle of Horace Walpole, discover his Library, and in the shadow of his ancient tomes listen to spooky tales of old. £10. For 5 to 8 years. Children accompanied by an adult. Advance booking required.

A Week at Strawberry Hill Hotel, Jamaica – Prize Draw. In support of Strawberry Hill House Peacock AppealHelp to preserve the unique historic Strawberry Hill House and get a chance to win a week’s stay for two in a luxurious studio suite at the beautiful 5* Strawberry Hill Hotel in Jamaica.

Strawberry Hill Hotel is located in the heart of Blue Mountains 3,000 feet above the Caribbean Sea and has breathtaking views over Kingston and the rest of the island. This luxury resort was allegedly named after HoraceWalpole’s estate in Twickenham, and is claimed to have been owned by Walpole in the late 18th century. The property features twelve 19th century Georgian–style cottages, an infinity–edge pool, spa facilities, expansive botanical gardens, and world–class dining.

The Prize Draw Tickets cost only £5 each and can be purchased in our shop or booked with your Strawberry Hill House tickets online. The Draw closes on 31st June 2016 and if we rearch our target by then all the funds raised will be doubled by the Heritage Lottery Fund!

Terms and Conditions apply. 10% of the final bid for the Strawberry Hill lot will be donated to the Oracabessa Foundation. A non-profit organization promoting sustainable development within the town of Oracabessa, Jamaica and its environs.

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