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THEKensingtonMAGAZINE September 2015
ISSN 2058-2226
HORNETSROMANOS
LOCANDA OTTEOMEZZOARCADIA
KENSINGTON DENTISTMILLERS OF KENSINGTON
CHEZ PATRICKMARCELA’SFOUBERTSART EAST
CHURCHILL PUBMUSA
VALENTINO HAIR SALONTHE BLUE LAGOON
THAI TERRACEPAERE DANSKGALLERY 19
PRISTINE DRY CLEANERSGARNET
VY NAILESSEED SALON
STITCHKENSINGTON WINE ROOMS
MOSTAFA HAIR FASHIONTHE MUFFIN MAN
REPAIR SHOP SHOES KEN CHURCH STCHATOO EYE SPECIALISTS
HEARTCORE FITNESS PILATESMANGUETTE
YACCO MARICARDMENOO ECLECTIC FOODS
SOPRANOSEF MEDI SPA
BURLINGTONSBLANCHE EATERY
FAIT MAISONJAUKO
LA CAFFETTIERAKENSINGTON NAILS
LEONIDASIMENIO
TRANQUILITYKENSINGTON DESIGN
EXCELLENCEPURE STITCHTHE CLIENT
JIMMIE MARTINVELLOS DESIGN
HEIRLOOMSMIN JIANGMALABAR
DIDIERELI SINAI ANTIQUES
ALADINOSMOIRA WONG COSMETIC DENTISTRY
JAPANESE GALLERYJORGE WELSH
NASSIRZADEH ANTIQUESCLAUDE ANTIQUE JEWELLERY
AMIR MOHTASHEMIMAZI
TEM TEPUK BARBER SHOPANGES DE SUCRE
YASKIKSEBASTIEN HAIR SALON
MONTPARNASSEIL PORTICO
CAFE PHILLIESCAFE TARTEHAIRSPACE
DANIEL GALVINANGY’S
HORNEMANSIMA FE
WELLBEINGH&W DEUTSCHEJORGE WELSH
THE COUTURE GALLERYLE PETIT CAFE
VAN HALM & VAN HALMNOUVELLE DELICATESSSEN
MULTICULTURALISM IN KENSINGTON
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With the question of immigration on every politician’s lips, we decided to consider this - multiculturalism, within our own community in Kensington. I am sure many of you will be surprised by the sheer number of businesses owned by non-Brits. Their contribution to Kensington life has been huge, part of the reason why people continue to buy here - the variety on offer and their own culture they bring to ours. They have become part of the fabric of our community. It would indeed be a very bland Kensington without the colour and characters of these well-loved individuals.
In this edition Sarah considers the impact of embassies in the area, Jenny takes us on a Round the World Eating Tour of Kensington - all without the need for an airline ticket, and Ffiona visits Lebanese restaurant, Randa. This summer we have seen many new businesses open and we wish all of them every success for their future.
Lucy
The History of Embassies in Kensington: 6Eating around the World: 8Editor’s Review: Draycott Nursing & Care 10Editor’s Review: Marcela’s Boutique Beauty Salon 12Kensington News: 14/15 & 18/19Maria Perry: “Breetish of course!” 20Book Review: The Matriarch by G B Stern 22Restaurant Review: Randa by Maroush 24Get Well Spoon: Avocado Chocolate Pear 25Landscape & Horticulture: Mixed Borders 26What’s On in and around Kensington: 28/29Small Box Ads: 30
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The History of Embassies in Kensington(in a multicultural context)
by Sarah Goldsmith Kensington has become a central place for embassies, housed in imposing Victorian and Edwardian former private homes. Most of these houses have similar histories, with the backdrop of the British Empire giving way to the modern multicultural experience. Of course, it is hard to define exactly what that experience is. The definition of “multiculturalism” in the Oxford Dictionaries is “the policy or process whereby distinctive identities of the cultural groups within such society are maintained or supported.” Commentators differ as to whether multiculturalism is about inclusion or exclusion: separate cultures integrating together to form a society, or diverse cultures living alongside each other without much interaction.
Behind the high walls, CCTV cameras and imposing facades of most of the embassies housed in Kensington, using the term “multiculturalism” would underscore the latter meaning. The embassy’s sole purpose is to serve their populations living in London, and they are not necessarily required to form a cohesive society with the other cultures around them. However, some embassies and High Commissions do offer cultural events open to the public, allowing a certain amount of inclusion.
Most, if not all, of the embassies, high commissions, and ambassadorial residences were built as imposing mansions to house newly wealth middle / upper middle classes during the height of the British Empire. These houses were built during brief economic booms causing a surge in development, usually in the 1840s and again in the 1880s/1890s and early 20th century.
Clustered in and around Palace Gate, Kensington Palace Gardens, and Kensington Court, some of these houses went through more than one boom-and-bust cycle before they were completed. In Kensington Palace Gardens (including Palace Green), another reason why there was a more than 50-year building gap is due to Queen Victoria’s wish that no new buildings be built
opposite Kensington Palace. After her death in 1901, her son approved the idea of development in order to fund garden improvements at Windsor Castle. Speculators and developers often went bankrupt building these large houses that by and large went unoccupied for years before the leases went to countries to house their embassies. Other houses have storied histories of wealthy or famous inhabitants, like William Makepeace Thackeray as the original occupant of the Israeli embassy on Palace Gardens or, on Palace Gate, the Zambian High Commission’s original owner, Sir John Everett Millais. Perhaps atypical is the Nepalese embassy, at 12A Kensington Palace Gardens, which was given to Nepal to thank them for the Gurkhas’ service. However, the house does have a history typical of Kensington, with its original owner being financially ruined within a year of possession. The official residence of the Norwegian ambassador also has a more heroic story; in 1940, King Haakon of Norway was given refuge in London after the Nazis invaded Norway. A government in exile was established at 10 Palace Green, and it has been an official residence of Norway since.
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Hidden Kensington: Eating around the world in Kensington
On the surface Kensington may seem the epitome of ‘white British’, but our neighbourhood is surprisingly diverse. Nowhere is this more evident than in our restaurants, as local resident Jenny Davis-Peccoud sets out to discover...
According to the census, Kensington is about 80% white. This compares to 91% in England as a whole. And interestingly we have the highest percentage of 'other white', as opposed to 'white British', anywhere in England. 'Central' K&C also has the highest percentage of Asians (6.0%) anywhere in the Borough (4.9% on average).
This diversity is reflected in our restaurants. Take the Italians, for example. Il Portico on Kensington High Street bills itself as "London's oldest family restaurant". Opened in the 1960s by Pino Chiavarini from northern Italy, this welcoming establishment is run even today by family members James and Francesca. Foubert's is run by another Italian, Luciano Lo Dico, whose homemade ice creams and gelatos are worthy of their Italian heritage. And then we have Romano's, opened by Romano Silva in 1998 who still imports food and wine from his native country. More Italien restaurants can be found in Kensington Court with Arcadia run by Vincent Quiros and in Thackeray St. there is Locanda Ottoemezzo run by brothers Francesco and Emidio.
Perhaps a less expected contribution to our dining diversity is the Kensington Wine Rooms, founded by Thor Gudmunsson, who's Icelandic. He and business partner Richard Okroj ('white British') launched their novel concept of high-quality wines by the glass plus great food, using the innovative Enomatic wine machines. They've now expanded their concept to Fulham. For something Francophile, Patrick Taco has been delighting residents with traditional french cuisine, with an emphasis on fish, for the past ten years in Stratford Road.
Probably the group of 'other whites' with the longest history in the UK is the Irish, and Kensington's Churchill Arms has been run by one for 30 years. But for our purposes, Gerry O'Brien is interesting for more than his quirky décor and bountiful flowers, as it was he who almost 30 years ago started the first 'Thai restaurant in a pub' in the UK. He was looking for something beyond traditional pies and chips to serve at night when a friend introduced him to a Thai chef named Ben. After a successful trial, the pair were soon renovating the kitchen and expanding the eating area.
Other Asian residents have added variety to
Kensington's culinary culture. Anil Bist launched Malabar in 1983 in Hillgate Village. Vineet Bhati brought Michelin-starred Zaika to Kensington in 2004 (it's been through ups and downs and is now owned by the Tamarind Collection, whose Mayfair restaurant won a Michelin-star in the same year as Zaika but managed to hang onto it.) In 2007 Marouf Abouzaki's latest Lebanese venture Randa opened on Kensington Church Street, as did Aladinos in 2015. This is the first London venture for Aladin Barakat, whose Alexandria restaurant attracted dignitaries and stars alike. Tem Tep is the latest addition, bringing fresh Vietnamese cooking to our area since early this year.
We may not be the most diverse corner of London, but our restaurants do attest to the multi-culturalism that's alive and well across the capital.
Top: Romano Silva, owner of Romano’sBelow: Patrick Taco, owner of Chez Patrick, with his
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Editor’s Review: Draycott Nursing and Care ‘Always there to care’
by Lucy ElliottInevitably the day will come when either ourselves or a relative needs a carer. The question of where to turn, who to trust and how to go about this, can quite simply be incredibly daunting. However, since 1996 many in London, across Britain and abroad, have turned to Draycott Nursing & Care: a privately owned agency (rare nowadays) specialising in providing nursing and care to people in their own homes.
Draycott, originally based in Chelsea, is now located in Kensington High St and comprises 14 management staff and over 100 carers and qualified nurses (across the UK.) It is run by Angela Hamlin who has a passion for providing the highest level of care possible within a home. Her excellent background experience of 12 years as Deputy Matron at the King Edward VII Hospital, a former military hospital where she was in charge of overseeing the wards, from staffing to standards of care, and generally overseeing the running of the hospital has stood her in good stead. She is nationally recognised as an authority on care provision and is the only non-doctor ever to have been awarded the Silver Medal from the Independent Doctor’s Federation (IDF) – given to individuals who are considered to have made a significant contribution to private medicine. In addition, in 2013, she was invited to form and Chair the Medical Advisory Board for the prestigious Grayshott Spa, and is an Ambassador for National Westminster’s ‘everywomen’ programme - as part of a Government Business Initiative to promote women in business.
So what kind of care might you or your relative require? Draycott offer a solution to suit most needs: ranging from live in care, daily care, a ‘Support for Relatives’ service to a ‘Homeshare’ service. The requirements of their clients might range from: help with dementia, post operative assistance, rehabilitation, respite/accident care and assistance with chronic or medical conditions (i.e. Parkinsons). The provision of injections and medicines, increasingly necessary, cannot be given by carers but are provided by specialist clinical staff.
‘Homeshare’ is an introductory service whereby someone moves into a client’s house to provide company and general assistance for them, in lieu of
rent. This is particularly useful if one has a parent who lives at home on their own but for peace of mind, someone is there to keep an eye on them. Draycott spend a substantial amount of time and care in matching suitable individuals and a small monthly fee is paid by both parties. Draycott, like other Agencies is regulated by the industry Care Quality Commission. As part of this, staff have to be trained to a certain standard: however, Angela insists that her staff are trained to an even higher standard than required – and provides regular training days throughout the year for all her staff. The latest CQC Inspection Report (August 2013) quoted from those interviewed stated: “The staff at Draycott are excellent and provide fabulous support” and “The staff help me when I want help but they always encourage me to be independent as well”.
Most of the staff have been at Draycott for many years – when one member of staff left, she handed Angela a small silver box on which was inscribed ‘Beyond the Best, there is Better’. How lovely that not only the medical profession and clients, but staff too hold Angela in such high esteem.
For the long-term, Draycott hope to roll out daily care around outside London; to increase the number of clinical staff and to widen the already-proven successful Homeshare Service. They continue to grow and offer more and more services.
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Editor’s Review: Marcela’s Boutique Beauty Salon‘Manicure Pedicure Perfectionist’
by Lucy ElliottAs we have illustrated in this edition, Kensington is made up of a wonderful conglomerate of individuals from all over the world. Few businesses provide such a good example of this as Marcela’s, a boutique beauty salon in the heart of Kensington. Marcela, a Colombian, employes staff who could readily represent the United Nations – Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Bolivia, Brazil, India, Spain and England.
Marcela arrived in England in 1985. She worked as assistant to royal hairdresser, Richard Dalton, who ran his salon from Claridges and was personal hairdresser to Princess Diana. After a few years she moved to Harrods and then finally to Kensington where she has been for 22 years. Originally she worked under her name, as freelance, but 15 years ago Marcela took the plunge and opened her beauty salon in Holland St. Her loyal clients, most of who have been with her for many years love “… the personal service, the high level of care and the discrete but friendly disposition of the staff.” Another long-term client says: “I have followed Marcella for the last 22 years, maybe longer and visit every three weeks. The nails look natural and I have received numerous compliments. They last well and I’ve never had a suspicion of infection. A trail well worth following!”
A testament to Marcela is that her 12 staff have been with her for so long. The atmosphere is relaxed but highly professional: Marcela genuinely treats each client as her “… Queen or Princess” and celebrity or not, everyone is treated with equal care.
The salon is open seven days a week and in addition to her famous Manicure and Pedicures with the South American technique “Just One Touch”, one can also have facials, eyelash extensions one by one by Emma. Experienced beauty therapists Emma and Shenez also provide the Parisian painless hot Brazilian wax, threading, facials, Caci microdermabrasion and non-surgical face-lift. In the interests of this review, I had my unruly eyebrows shaped by Shenez, who by her own admission treats this task as though she is performing a work of art. The result, beautifully shaped eyebrows which still look very natural.
Marcela’s warmth and joie de vivre obviously attracts clients, but for herself she is probably proudest of recruiting one member of staff from Bolivia who could speak no English, but on showing great determination and potential, learnt English and went to Beauty School. Nine years later Josefa is on Marcela’s team of therapists providing manicures and pedicures to her clients.
So for a United Nations, top-to-toe beauty experience, head to Marcela’s.
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Marcela and her team outside the salon in Holland St(Image provided by Marcela)
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NEW BUSINESSES IN THE AREA
The Kensington Dentist is a brand new, private dental practice at 117 Kensington Church Street. The principal dentist, Eleni Kavouridi, has postgraduate qualifications from New York and London and has many years experience in cosmetic and restorative procedures as well as general dentistry. The welcoming staff offer you a lifetime of smiles in stylish premises with a full range of treatments available including teeth whitening, orthodontics and implants. Children and nervous patients are especially welcome; early morning and evening appointments are available to fit with your schedule. New patients are offered a 15% discount on examination and hygiene appointments. (Editor’s Note: The Kensington Dentist was recently awarded ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission.)
Interiors by Joanne Mills: Joanne has worked across Europe and the UK for the last 4 years, and now has a beautiful showroom in Kensington Church St. She provides a full interior design service as well as all aspects of soft furnishings: all hand made - curtains, bolsters, cusions, footstools, ottomans and headboards etc. She also restores much loved old furniture dating back to the early 1900’s and beyond. She has restored pieces in the showroom and can provide any advice necessary with respect to fabric choice and finishes for an upholstered project. Joanne looks forward to meeting all her new neighbours. 132 Kensington Church St. www.interiorsbyjoannemills.co.uk
In Kensington, there is a little corner of Vietnam appearing - with Art East, Tranquility and now Tem Tep a Vietnamese Restaurant. Served by charming staff, in a light and airy restaurant with hand painted murals on the wall, the cuisine is authentic North and South Vietnamese. Using fresh produce and minimum oils, they provide healthy dishes. As Tem Tep say, they serve “sophisticated Asian cuisine within the heart of Kensington”. 135 Kensington Church St. www.temtep.co.uk or call 0207 792 7816
Daniel Galvin: The next generationBrother and sister James and Louise Galvin are proud to announce a new addition to the Daniel
Galvin flagship salon in Mayfair. Based at 67 Abingdon Road, this period property provides the perfect salon for clients to experience a personal ‘home from home’ bespoke service in a luxurious but relaxed setting. Their team of staff, all experts who have trained and worked at the Mayfair salon are able to offer a sophisticated and unique brand of colour and hairdressing. James, Louise and their staff look forward to welcoming you at their new salon. 020 3 544 6535 www.danielgalvin.com
Flight Centre has opened its first Travel Clinic at the launch of its new flagship store on High Street Kensington. The Travel Clinic will be the first of 20 clinics to open across Flight Centre stores throughout the UK this year. Consultations with the travel health experts will cover tailored advice for travellers, including recommendations on vaccination requirements, anti-malarials and preventative measures. With appointments available seven days a week and prices starting from £20 per consultation, the Travel Clinic provides local customers with an affordable and convenient health service to ensure their trip is safe and enjoyable.
Founded by Andre Benis, a young entrepreneur with a passion for textiles, he launches Shogun Designs, selling japanese textile screen prints.Exquisite traditional designs made in Japan from organic materials, handfinished in the UK prices from £95 to £295. Japanese design has long been admired in Europe, influencing art, furniture, fashion and even food, for its precision, refinement and attention to detail. From pale and delicate to strong and vibrant, these versatile prints will add elegance to any room in the house, modern or traditional, making ideal Christmas presents. Shogun Designs 34 Hesper Mews London SW5 OHH www.shogun-designs.com
Bharat Thakur Artistic YogaFounded by Himalayan Yogi, Bharat Thakur, Artistic Yoga is an innovative, dynamic and powerful system of yoga that combines ancient yogic techniques (asanas, pranayam, bandhas, kriyas & mudras), with modern cardiovascular-training and partner-stretches that
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works on the individual at every level. The physical, where flexibility, strength and endurance are the primary goal, to the mental and spiritual levels where awareness of the body, alertness and meditation bring about a complete transformation. Artistic Yoga classes are now available at Oxford Street and Kentish Town. Private classes are available for those who need or wish to have one-to-one learning. For details visit www.artisticyoga.com, www.bharatthakur.com or call 07858 104762.
SUPPER, the first ever Michelin – starred delivery service has already attracted the attention of 19 restaurants throughout London. Their clientele consists of Michelin-Starred Indian restaurants, Tamarind and Benares in Mayfair, with an aim to have five Michelin-starred restaurants on their books by autumn. Their priority is to ensure that the restaurants’ gourmet dishes arrives in exactly the same state as when they left the kitchen. High-tech, state of the art Japanese bikes will weave their way through traffic, ensuring fast delivery service and will be delivered to customers by drivers who are smartly dressed in SUPPER branded uniforms in stylish branded SUPPER bags.www.supper.london @SupperLondon
“The long and windy road that is Kensington Church St. harbours a little golden nugget, The Client: a parallel universe, a Mr Ben’s shop where you will be greeted by the white rabbit himself, aka Dietrich. The moment you walk in you are transported, seduced and betwiched by the concopia of artifacts ... your eye still ajusting as you are handed a glass of wine. Dietrich, the mad hatter is dashing, handsome and debonair. He exudes allure, charm and knowledge. The Client delivers, you are treated like the client. No hard selling here, nor indeed the need for it. Something for everyone from £10 to £50,000. The proverbial old curiosity shop but in 3D. A magnet for collectors and characters it is the new UN headquarters.” (by Mati Pierre White)
GENERAL NEWS
After 12 years on Kensington Church Street, which saw many famous clients through its door,
Seraphine’s new flagship store is now on 179 High Street Kensington. More luxurious than before, the store oozes French chic and sophistication. Seraphine offers the widest range of maternity available in Britain, ranging from casual wear all the way to red carpet gowns. With international celebrity clientele, Seraphine is renowned for dressing Royalties and Rock stars alike including of course the brands most renowned client The Duchess of Cambridge, who’s been a fan of the brand for both her pregnancies.
SALON RELAUNCHKensington’s longest established hair salon at 55 Kensington Church St. has reopened this month following a total refurbishment. Local resident Toby Botha, owner of HAIRSPACE (formerly Anthony Fletcher), has reopened the salon’s doors, along with talented stylists Tiziana and Cristina. New to the salon is an exclusive hair extensions service, using the finest quality human hair. In addition, there is a new, exclusive HAIRSPACE range of first class retail products from shampoos and conditioners to styling formulas. A brand new, user-friendly website at www.hairspacelondon.com has been designed.Relaxing in the fresh, new and contemporary surroundings, the skilled team at HAIRSPACE provide a soothing head massage as part of the service. Beauty services are also available.
Serena Morton, is one of London’s longstanding Art Curator’s. On 30th September Serena Morton opens Serena Morton II, a new gallery space in West London, dedicated to showing the best 20th century and contemporary photography from around the world. Building on the success of her 2014-launched gallery on Ladbroke Grove, Serena has recently expanded into adjacent premises where she and co-curator David Hill will show work from both well-established names and lesser known photographers. The first exhibition will be the work of Billy Name, the legendary photographer at Warhol’s Factory through the mid-60s. www.serenamorton.com
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MAXIMS WHISKY LOUNGE BAR
Maxims has long been established as one of London’s finest and friendliest international private gaming club destinations. Set in a Grade I listed 19th century building it is discretely located in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Following an extensive refurbishment of the entire club, the new Whisky Lounge Bar opened its doors to an appreciative clientele late last year.
Situated on the lower floor away from the gaming rooms, it’s intimate and lavishly styled bar oozes style and decadence; and boasts a collection of over 110 of the world’s finest whiskies. You’ll be sure to find your favourites as well as something a little more special should you wish.
Adjacent to the Whisky Lounge Bar is The Restaurant at Maxims, a comfortable haven in which to enjoy some of the finest European, Chinese and Middle Eastern cuisines to be found in London.
Dishes are prepared by specialist international chefs under the direction of new Head Chef Roberto Bullio. A true gastronomic experience awaits!
The Restaurant and Whisky Lounge Bar is open to non-members from 7pm until late. For reservations please email [email protected]. For membership enquiries please contact [email protected].
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Whisky Galore Thursday 17th September
Join us for a tasting evening and explore the best Scottish whiskies from our extensive Single Malt collection.For reservations to this event please email [email protected]
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Richmond, The American International University in London was founded in 1971 on the top of Richmond Hill and opened its Kensington campus situated in St Alban’s Grove and Ansdell Street in 1978. In 1988 Princess Diana opened the new classroom facilities in Young Street on the site of the Spencer family London home. Richmond has 1,200 full time degree students from 100 countries of which 500 study in Kensington. The University awards both British and American degrees. They are currently looking for homes for their international students. If you are interested in hosting a student in your home please contact Allison Cole Stutz, Dean of Students at [email protected] for further information.
Nestled at the south end of Kensington High Street is the elegant Milestone Hotel which comprises 56 well-appointed bedrooms and six two-bedroom apartments. A traditional Grade II listed building directly across from Kensington Palace, which promises sumptuous surroundings, fine dining and perfect five-star service. With their motto of ‘No request too large, no detail too small’, this is the ideal location for an intimate family celebration, Christmas Cocktail Reception or somewhere to indulge your visiting relatives over the festive period! To arrange a bespoke event or make a bedroom reservation, contact the Milestone team on 020 7917 1000. (And don’t forget 20% discount for readers of The Kensington Magazine).
Maxims Casino Club at 1a Palace Gate has just undergone a million pound refurbishment in this beautiful listed 19th Century building. Offering one of the best gaming destinations in the UK and in unsurpassed luxury, one can find intimate poker and gaming rooms. Maxims also offer members and non-members the opportunity to dine in their international dining room, where Arabic, Chinese and European cuisine in served. Private dining is also available. In the light and airy bar, you can find up to 126 different types of Whiskey, and Maxims offer special events each month. In September they are offering residents of Kensington the chance to learn more about these whiskeys. For more information please see page 28 www.maximsclub.com or 020 7581 0337
The flatmates of 68 Notting Hill Gate (aka The Little Yellow Door) not exactly known for doing things by
the book, refuse to wave summer good bye, as they transform their humble abode into a not so secret, secret indoor garden. A summer escape out of the ordinary, TLYD will play host to the only English garden where British skin won’t turn pink, and the sun never sets. Guests will be invited to take part in interactive dinner and drink parties, building on the already unmissable Little Yellow Door experience in a fun and original recreation of a non-existing outdoor space where cocktails will be served in watering cans and aquariums, and guests can enjoy their own tree house without a wasp in sight. www.thelittleyellowdoor.co.uk
Step back in time with historian Fiona Rule and experience Notting Hill like never before as she delves into the murky past shedding new light on its eclectic cast of bygone residents and historic incidents. From the horrifying murders at Rillington Place, the nefarious career of slum landlord Peter Rachman, the Profumo affair and London’s first race riots she reveals what life was like in - Daily Mirror dubbed - ‘Rotting Hill’. Lifting the current veil of luxury, Rule exposes with relish - and in-depth research - the sordid dark years when violence, extortion and disorder were everyday occurrences, and explores the price its residents have had to pay to climb up out of the ghetto. Streets of Sin: A Dark Biography of Notting Hill is available to purchase online and at all good book retailers. For more information please see www.fionarule.com or follow her @Fiona_Rule
Knightsbridge Village, the by-invitation network created exclusively for mothers living in Knightsbridge, Kensington and Chelsea is offering Kensington Magazine readers 50% off annual membership until 30 September 2015. Join online at knightsbridge-village.com with this code: kenmag (£60 pa; usual fee £120).
To celebrate the end of the academic year for Kensington Prep School, Monaco VW, the UK’s oldest VW car garage, and London Morgan, the official London dealership for the Morgan Motor Company, were delighted to take part in the ‘Around the World’ themed Summer Carnival in June. Both companies joined in with the fun by hosting a popular quiz stall, offering the chance to win a free weekend’s hire of a Morgan Car. To top it all off, Monaco VW and London
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Morgan donated £2000 to support the school and local charities. www.londonmorgan.co.uk www.monacovw.co.uk
In Kensington Place, Fox Primary School Children helped local Artist Shirine Osseiran execute “Hula hope” Mural, a 13m by 2.4 m (43ft in by 7ft 10 in) painting on the grey hoarding of the school’s playground. “Hula Hope” was inspired by the Hula-hoop, an activity which the children love to do during their play time. The Mural incorporates circles of a charming variety in sizes and colours. Year 1 and Year 2 Children enjoyed painting the smallest circles with their own Hula hoops while their classmates were showing their greatest skills of twirling hoops around their waist, limbs and necks. At the end of July the mural was celebrated with a private opening attended by the artist, parents and children. www.shiroshiro.net
Many have asked about the closure of the restauarant at Pavilion at 96 Kensington High St. Due to re-open in the Autumn, this will form part of Richard Caring’s Ivy restaurants. Following on from the famed ‘The Ivy’ and the new ‘The Ivy Chelsea Garden’, will Kensington have its own - ‘The Pavilion Ivy’?! Watch this space.
CHARITY AND CHURCH
Dads House is a W8 based charity founded by William McGranaghan. In the past few years the charity has made great in-roads in helping the 2000 single fathers in the Borough cope with fatherhood and potential isolation from mainstream society. Dads House are delighted to announce collaboration with BPP Law School whose students will be providing a Pro Bono service to single fathers who need legal assistance/advice. On Oct 2nd Dads House will be launching a Food Bank providing food to single fathers once a week at the United Reformed Church in Allen St. For this service they desperately need tined food and are also looking for volunteers to help run this event 6.00 – 7.30pm. Lastly, should you have any business suits/smart shoes you no longer need, these can be put to good use for single fathers to wear for job interviews. If you are able to help on either the Food Bank (food or volunteering) or with
providing a suit/shoes, please contact William on 07765 183504. www.dadshouse.org.uk
Kensington Friends of the Holy Land held their annual summer garden party in a beautiful “Italian Garden”, constructed for the day, on the forecourt of Our Lady of Victories Church, High Street Kensington. The event, sponsored by Rickman Estate Agents, raised £4,000. Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster, Nicholas Hudson, encouraged everyone present to continue their efforts to support Christians in the Holy Land. Returning recently from Gaza, Fr Mark Madden gave a speech about the plight of Christians there and also spoke about difficulties faced by Christians in Bethlehem. Everyone can help, he said, advocating “ the four P’s - prayer, pilgrimage, pay and pressure”. FHL supports Christians in the Holy Land. The charity is entirely non-political and carried out with the backing of the Anglican and Catholic Bishops in England and Wales.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Gerry of The Churchill Pub who celebrated his 30 years as Landlord, with a summer party in Peel Street. Gerry continues to win acoladeds and admiration for his world-famous floral displays inside and outside, the pub.
Budding young dancers from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea shimmied their way to success during Dance Showdown, one of London’s biggest youth dance events. The annual event, which is organised each year by Epic CIC, saw more than 210 young people compete and perform alongside established youth dance companies and guest artists such as PDK, Crew 42 and Perspectrum at Cadogan Hall. Those taking part had the opportunity to further develop their skills with leading dance companies through scholarships and awards. The winners on the night were Bousfield Primary School (Junior Category Award), St Charles Sixth Form College (SCDC) (Senior Category Award) and Portobello Dance (Community Category Award). For more info: www.epiccic.org.uk
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“Breetish of course!”By Maria Perry and Charles Yorke
“Breetish of course!” It is about twelve years since I first heard those words (uttered in a thickly Polish accent) in reply to a query about someone's nationality. At the time I thought it hilarious. Nowadays it would be unremarkable. Multi-Culturalism, having taken root is undoubtedly here to stay, due to the ability of the inhabitants of these tiny islands to absorb new-comers and fill them with enthusiasm for 'the English way of life.' In Suffolk last weekend someone even said, 'Maria, you are lucky to live in Kensington. It is so quintessentially English.' On return I felt challenged to find out if that is still the case!
Let us consider that colourful segment of W8, extending from St Mary Abbotts Church to the bend in Kensington Church Street, where boutiques and restaurants compete to clothe and feed us. The two shops which qualify best are of course Hornets, the gentlemen's outfitters in Church Walk, with its windows full of boaters and bowlers, Ascot gear and blazers and at time of writing a signed photograph of Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes in a deer-stalker. People flock there from all parts of the world to be fitted out like English gentlemen.
Then round the corner we have Pickwicks with its
tantalizing array of household accessories, ranging from table mats with hunting scenes to flower spattered tea towels and bells to be rung for summoning guests to lunch, when they have wandered too far down the garden. My favourite item at the moment is a draught excluder printed with the words 'SHUT THAT DOOR.'
Of the rest what is fascinating is that the staff of establishments, which proudly promote their national produce are often from other countries. Take Menoo, the Greek delicatessen, owned by Panos, where Eva the pretty fair-haired waitress, dispensing baklavas is Hungarian, while Faye (an abbreviation of Fatima) looks Greek, but comes from Iran. Then there is Romano's the trattoria, where the proprietor is Italian, the aubergines are grown in Kensington Church St and the Head-Waiter, Joao, is from Madiera, so speaks Portuguese.
The Japanese Knife Company, meanwhile, exhorts us to 'Cut it sharp' and sells steak knives for slicing up British beef. Finally Cologne and Cotton, festooned with crisp, white bed-linen and founded in Leamington Spa stocks, besides parfums de Maison, some of the finest ranges of fragrances, which come from nearly every country in Europe. That’s Kensington for you!
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Elizabeth Owen - Book ReviewThe Matriarch
by G B Stern (Daunt Books £9.99)
If Gladys Stern (1890-1973) had decided to paint, she would no doubt have been a fan of the pointillist style by which tiny dots of colour are used to build up a picture that literally shimmers, as though bathed in light. Its disciples created a feeling of realism and movement, giving the impression that their subjects might at any moment come to life. This impression of luminosity and dynamism applies equally to The Matriarch.
The author applies innumerable dabs of information to construct a tableau of the Rakonitz family. Yet unlike pointillist paintings that are still admired all over the world, Stern's work (she published over 40 novels, plays, short stories, memoirs, autobiography and biographies) quickly fell out of favour and out of print. When she died in 1973, the Times obituary observed that her style was “too studiously light and amusing” for modern taste, an observation that fails to pay homage to her ability to read human nature and create characters that are as intriguing today as they were over 90 years ago.
Published in 1924 as Tents of Israel: A Chronicle, (The Matriarch was used for the US version), this is the first of the “Rakonitz” novels which she based on her own family. Here, Stern introduces us to the clan. From modest beginnings it eventually established itself and, through marriage and commerce, grew and fanned out all over Europe. Successful in business, the family enjoyed considerable wealth and the social acceptance that went with it. With each generation, their confidence in themselves grew and religious observance waned, they become secular Jews with cosmopolitan flair, at home anywhere in the world.
As with any great organisation, a leader is required to represent it as the embodiment of its ideals. Each generation duly produced a woman of exceptional ability as its figurehead. In fact, it can be said that the “Matriarch” of the title refers not to one, but to three Rakonitz women: Anastasia, Babette and Antoinette (“Toni”). Although the emphasis is an Anastasia, the other two are the bookends who give substance to Anastasia's life and thereby, to the family as a whole.
Stern concentrates on the Rakonitz fortunes after a portion of the clan settles in London. She describes their life blessed by immense riches and its deconstruction when financial disaster strikes. In essence, it is a study of assimilation and resonates in the current political climate where the issue of immigration is so important. It is easy to imagine that this is no more than a drawing room comedy of no particular interest, but Stern's joyful rendition of their daily existence is infectious. This vibrancy was recognised in her lifetime when the book transferred to the London stage. It is a celebration of life itself, full of humour and the will to survive no matter what. It is a novel I didn't want to finish, a rare gem that Daunt Books has thankfully revived.
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Restaurant ReviewRANDA by MAROUSH
By Ffiona (www.ffionas.com)
Sometimes you just need to sit and watch the world go by ... sometimes you just don’t want to face a heavy meal ... sometimes you just want an accompaniment to your conversation. This is, after all, the snacking season, the dips and salad season, but whatever the reason there is only one destination ... head for Randa.
Here the food comes in lighter dishes, all skilfully prepared, artfully presented and brought to your table with a smile and a huge basket of fresh salad. And no ... this is not a hymn to humous and pitta ... this is a celebration of the versatility of Lebanese cuisine.
Their menu is huge, the choice can be bewildering and there is often much debate over what we will order. However being creatures of habit we normally stick steadfastly to our favourites. My sister is a huge fan of the chicken livers sautéed with lemon and butter whilst my favourite is the Moutabal Baba Ghanouj, aubergine pureed with lemon and tahini - so delicious. These are our two staples which must be included. Also there is no dispute about the next two dishes, The Fatoush Salad (lettuce, tomato, mint, radish, onions and sumac with toasted Lebanese bread) and the Moujadddara (lentils pureed with rice and topped with crispy fried onions).
However sometimes we simply cannot resist and the salad is replaced with Taboulleh (finely chopped fresh parsley with onion and herbs and lemon) refreshing and so tasty, a true summer staple. Of course pickles are a must and we allow ourselves a “wild card” which could be literally anything, but I have to confess normally comes from the charcoal section. Favourites being: Kafta Kosh-Kash ( skewers of minced lamb on a bed of spicy tomato sauce) and of course the lamb cutlets. The bakery section too holds many temptations and is really worth leaving some room for.
We try hard not to over order as it is just too easy to do and we love to end the meal with a fresh fruit platter and some fragrant Lebanese coffee.
Good food and good service combined with great conversation add up to a memorable evening. This really is the epitome of summer in the city.
Randa by Maroush23 Kensington Church St.
London W8 Tel: 020 7937 5363
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Lebanese cuisine on offer at Randa(Image: www.maroush.com)
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Horticulture and LandscapeMIXED BORDERS
By Benedict Bull‘One of the main faults of agapanthus is imposed on them by mindless admirers, who tend to mass them. The overall effect is monotonous.’ This is the wonderfully incisive and acerbic sentence that marks little favour for the genus by the late maestro of mixed planting under his entry for agapanthus in his engagingly personal compendium ‘Christopher Lloyd’s Garden Flowers’. I have been slow to follow suit myself with respect to agapanthus because I have seen them in a long border in a large garden of many borders, where the summer mass of green is acceptable, but I find his logic irresistible in the confines of the borough. This coupled with the persuasive power of the planting combinations at Great Dixter has led to a profound attraction to the depth of colour and height and texture that creates such interest, and the merits of mixed planting, a dedication to constantly dynamic array of plants. Indeed I was recently gardening and the client expressed frustration at the large bed of agapanthus that fell over and only flowered for a few weeks. So when considering alternatives, I was very keen to see what thrived there. This I suppose is the gardener’s eye doing its homework. I note with a wry smile that under the entry to Dryopteris in the same compendium this is written: ‘It can be a weed in many gardens, but its self-sown presence is a useful indicator of where a more interesting replacement fern might be planted and thrived.’
And this is exactly the logic I pursue in mixed planting: it is about finding out what works in a particular place, and then finessing it. This is a hot front garden and I am suggesting a diversification in terms of South African bulbs, with some drought tolerant ferns and some succulents. Fortunately, as a student scholar to a botanic garden on the Franco Italian Riviera I have encountered first-hand the very wonderful array of South African bulbs, and Aloe, Agave, and know them a little but I have not fully tried them out here in numbers. These mixed plantings are exciting and if I add to this some of the rich incredibly Labiatae family a solution is taking shape for this sunny front garden which will not require too much watering either, the
Mixed planting at Morton Hall Gardens(Image: www.mortonhallgardens.co.uk)
front garden is the dry one and the back garden is a completely different microclimate and much wetter. In fact it is waterlogged in the winter as there is a spring line in the square. I want to end on a final note of thrift and the exquisite pleasure of allowing the plants and materials to find their natural place in a garden, and how to intensify this natural process in a mixed border through dynamic associations, compressing and opening up the same space many times, in the words of its supreme champion: ‘... at this point the fronds should be cut as low as possible as they are useful for the protection of doubtfully hardy garden plants’ and ‘... make use of the spaces this revealed between the fern’s multiple crowns to grow early flowering bulbs’.
As a caveat to all who enter here, another entry from Cardiocrinum: ‘Growing cardiocrinum well becomes a way of life, occupying a major slice of your gardening hours. All your efforts may easily be thwarted by slugs devouring the young shoots as they appear in spring’.
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Whats On in and around W8
THE CRAFT OF DRAWING & PAINTING: CELEBRATING TRADITION TODAY1 September – 4 OctoberThe exhibition showcases the methods used by a long line of Masters as they are applied today by a new generation of figurative artists, many of them trained at Lavender Hill Studios, the first atelier founded in the UK. Venue Leighton House Museumwww.leightonhouse.co.uk
ANOTHER PLACE TO BE8th – 25th September“Another Place to Be”, Ralph FreemanA superb collection of work, created from his new London studio, of rhythm, line & curve culminating in a symphony of colour, light & abstract form.THACKERAY GALLERY Est 1968Tel: 020 7937 5883 www.thackeraygallery.com
DIA BATAL: TRACING LANDSCAPES9th - 27th September Tues-Sat, 11am-6pm FREESee new work by designer Dia Batal as part of London Design Festival. Batal uses the art of Arabic calligraphy to transform text into beautiful contemporary objects - from embroidered wall hangings to silk screen prints and sculptures. Venue The Mosaic Rooms, (Earl’s Court) www.mosaicrooms.org
PAINTING FLOWERS AND FRUITS OF LATE SUMMER with Lucy T SmithThursday 10 September 9.30 - 16.00 hrs £105Spend quality time capturing the charming detail of seasonal plants in watercolour. Advice on technique and individual assistance will be offered. Venue: Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Road, SW3 www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk or Tel: 020 7 352 5646
THE GREAT RIVER RACE12th September at 10.45 – 16.00London’s River Marathon to find the UK’s Traditional Boat ChampionsMillwall Slipway, Westferry Road E14 3QS to riverside below Ham House, Ham, Richmond TW10 7RS. Please call 0208 398 8141 or email to / login at [email protected] for further information.
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPSunday 13 September 10:00 to 15:00 £48Facilitated by expert wildlife photographer Cameron Pearce, this workshop will provide you with the knowledge needed to unlock the full potential of your camera. With unique access to the wildlife and heritage of the Parks, you will be able to get up close to nature, allowing you to snap that perfect shot. From the stunning white swans, ducks and variety of bird species found on the Serpentine to the cheeky squirrels scampering around the Parks - there is plenty to pick from. To book: www.supporttheroyalparks.org/shop/experiences or call 020 7036 8056 for more information.
WHISKY GALORE!Thursday 17th SeptemberMaxims will be hosting a tasting evening, to explore the best Scottish whiskies from their extensive Single Malt collection in their Whisky Lounge Bar.Discover and savour this noble spirit whilst learning the differences between an Islay, Speyside or Lowlands whisky, under the expert guidance of Charles Montanaro, Group Bar Manager of 5cc and columnist from The Whisky Magazine. After the tasting, you will be able to enjoy the clubs facilities until the end of the night. For further information, or to make a reservation please contact Oriane at [email protected] Maxims Casino Club, Palace Gate House, 1a Palace Gate, Kensington, London W8 5LS 020 7581 0337 www.maximsclub.com
A RIGHT ROYAL RAMBLEFriday 18 September 12.00 – 13.30 £5Who can we thank for the very existence of London’s magical Royal Parks? Which king felt threatened by highwaymen as his carriage sped between Kensington Palace and St James’s Palace? What was the original meaning of the Italian Gardens? Over the last 500 years monarchs have influenced the design and use of both Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Join them on this guided walk around Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens as they discover some of the most important moments in the Parks fascinating history. To book see www.supporttheroyalparks.org/shop/experiences or call 020 7036 8056
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Whats On in and around W8
PUBLIC EXHIBITION: KENSINGTON PALACEMonday 21st September 15.00 - 19.00 hrsIndependent charity Historic Royal Palaces, which operates the State Apartments and education facilities at Kensington Palace, are proposing to provide new, improved accommodation on site to maintain their roles and responsibilities within the Palace and its grounds. A public exhibition of the proposals will be held at the Kensington Palace Orangery. Members of the public are welcome to attend to view the proposals, with the team on hand to discuss and respond to any queries.
LAPADA ART & ANTIQUES FAIR22 – 27 September 2015 £20 eachMust-visit event for sourcing and buying art, antiques, design and decorative arts from 105 distinguished exhibitors. An expert committee of 70 specialists pre-vet every piece, ensuring the quality and authenticity of every item on sale. Berkeley Square, Mayfair, W1J 6EBwww.lapadalondon.com 020 7823 3511
THE LONDON HOMEBUILDING & RENOVATING SHOW 25-27 September 2015 £12 in advance/door price £18The event, sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements, is set to attract thousands more visitors at its new contemporary venue. Those unsure of how to undertake a project from inception to fruition will have access to expert guidance. Venue: Excel, London08712301086 www.homebuildingshow.co.uk/London
AN EVENING WITH THE TIPPETT QUARTET & THE FRIENDS OF CHELSEA AND WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL Thursday 24 September, 6.45pm (including reception with drinks an canapés), £35The Friends are organising this fantastic event in aid of the Patient Support Project. Venue St Mary The Boltons Church SW10 9TBwww.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-the-tippett-quartet-the-friends-tickets-17351680343
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NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM LUNCHTIME LECTURESFrom September-December Mondays 12.30pmThis autumn the National Army Museum’s free lunchtime lectures explore the often forgotten stories of service men and women from the Commonwealth, Empire and Dominions who fought alongside British troops during the First World War. Venue The Army & Navy Club, 36-39 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JN nam.ac.uk/whats-on/lunchtime-lectures
Eaton Square ConcertsJANINA FIALKOWSKAThursday 1 October, 7.30pmTickets £18 / £12 concessionsJanina Fialkowska has been charming audiences for over forty years and Eaton Square Concerts are delighted to celebrate with her during her 65th birthday season. Janina’s programme embraces her love of Chopin alongside the other romantic greats of Schumann and Beethoven. Venue: St Peter’s Church, Eaton Square SW1W 9ALwww.eatonsquareconcerts.org.uk
DAD’S HOUSE: LAUNCH OF FOOD BANK FOR SINGLE FATHERS Friday 2nd October 18.00 - 19.30A new initiative by Dad’s House to provide food for single fathers in the Borough. Venue: United Reform Church, Allen Street, W8 www.dadshouse.co.uk
CHAMPANGE SABRAGE EVENTThursday, 29th October 6.30pm – 9.30pm £50 per personThe Milestone Hotel invites readers of the Kensington Magazine the chance to experience the time-honoured tradition of Sabrage! Sabrage is a technique for opening a bottle of champagne with a saber, used for ceremonial occasions. Sabrage your own bottle of champagne and enjoy our Chefs selection of canapés in their beautiful Windsor Suite. To book please email Belinda Brett on [email protected]
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