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The Magazine for Barbican Residents

Blake : First Residents Move In

Barbicania n Camden Gin Distillery n The Thomson Way n 4 Hobs n Restaurant Reviews Theatre Previews n Health and the City n A Barbican Flat Design n Oenophilia n Insight Legal Matters n Decor and Design n News Review n View from St Giles n Personal Finance BA Discounts n Flatwatch n Afterthoughts ABRA018_BarbicanMag _AD6 9/5/07 6:04 pm Page 1

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The Magazine for Barbican Residents THE BARBICAN ASSOCIATION Contents Officers Features Chair Jane Smith, 307 Seddon House 7628 9132 Deputy Chair Helen Kay, 403 Willoughby House 07922 615573 Secretary Christopher Makin, 21 Speed House 7920 9475 7 Treasurer Tony Swanson 151 Lauderdale Tower 07736 849425 COVER STORY Assistant Treasurer Nigel Dixon, 703 Frobisher Crescent 0203 419 0751 Cover Picture: Membership Secretary Kai Virtanen, 6 Speed House 07765932501 Blake Tower: First Residents Move In : Blake Tower – the Assistant Treasurer Nigel Dixon 703 Frobisher Crescent 7256 8429 The Barbican’s new tower block saw its first Barbican’s newest tower block nears redesign Social Secretary Tony Croot, 316 Bunyan Court 7638 5215 residents move in during April and May and the Auditor Richard Godber, 67 Defoe House. construction completion Subcommittee and Working Group Chairs final penthouse has been released onto the and residents are already moving in. Access and Walkways Robert Barker, 33 Lauderdale Tower 7588 3694 market. Arts Centre Group Jane Smith, 307 Seddon House 7628 9132 10 Communications Gillian Laidlaw, 309 Mountjoy House 7638 0069 A G&T with Tea – Regulars Jane Smith, 307 Seddon House 7628 9132 Reviving Camden Lock’s Gin Glory Cultural Hub Jane Smith, 307 Seddon House 7628 9132 5 Barbicania Estate Security David Bradshaw, 143 Cromwell Tower 7638 3005 The editor visits the Half Hitch gin micro distillery at 16 4 Hobs in a Row Licensing Robert Barker, 33 Lauderdale Tower 7588 3694 Camden Lock which produces an award-winning Richard Collins, 4 Lambert Jones Mews 07546 653009 sipping gin and brings back gin making to one of 34 Theatre Previews Planning Helen Kay, 403 Willoughby House 07922 615573 London’s biggest historical gin-distilling locations. 37 Health and the City Sustainability/Air Quality Sarah Hudson, 192 Shakespeare Tower 7628 5377 38 Coach Corner Bernard Morgan Liaison Fred Rodgers, 100 Breton House 7374 4277 14 LWP/21 /Moor Place Helen Kay, 403 Willoughby House 07922 615573 The Thomson Brothers Way 40 Oenophilia Ted Reilly, 192 Shakespeare House 7628 5377 Barbican resident Dr Max Pemberton* guides 42 Insight Arts Review Elected General Council Members Randall Anderson, David Bradshaw, Paul Clifford, Sarah Hudson, Helen Kay, David Kirkby, us through Luke Thomson’s Lauderdale Tower 44 Legal Matters Tim Macer, Christopher Makin, Mark Mallindine, Jane Smith flat and tells us more about the Thomson 47 Decor and Design House Group Representatives Brothers ethos 49 News Review Andrewes House * Mary Jo Hickman [co-chair] [email protected] 18 54 View from St Giles Natalie Robinson [co-chair, 7 Andrewes House 7920 0599 Ben Jonson House * Bruce Badger 338 Ben Jonson House 07726 450183 Restaurants for Carnivores (mostly) 55 Personal Finance Breton House John Whitehead 111 Breton House 7628 3887 Jennie Blouet and Helen Hudson review some 56 BA Discount Scheme Bryer Court John Taysum 701 Bryer Court 07768737131 excellent local area restaurants and we present 59 Barbican Flatwatch Bunyan Court* Gordon Griffiths 312 Bunyan Court 7588 2900 news of some new openings, closures and Cromwell Tower * John Tomlinson 133 Cromwell Tower 7628 3657 64 Afterthoughts Defoe House * Helen Hudson 15 Defoe House 07842 235268 afternoon teas! Barbican Life is published Frobisher Crescent * Jenny Addison 710 Frobisher Crescent 02072568911 39 by the Barbican Gilbert House * Ian Dixon [co chair] 407 Gilbert House 7628 4107 A Barbican Flat Renovation Association for all Nadia Bouzidi [co chair] [email protected] Barbican residents. John Trundle Court Janet Wells 14 John Trundle Court 7628 8602 With the Barbican residential complex having Additional copies are Lambert Jones Mews Richard Collins 4 Lambert Jones Mews 07546 653009 been built over 45 years ago, residents are available at £5.50 per copy, including UK Lauderdale Tower * Tony Swanson 151 Lauderdale Tower 077368 49425 increasingly looking at flat refurbishment and postage, from: Mountjoy House * Gillian Laidlaw 309 Mountjoy House 7638 0069 redesign. Here we look at the results achieved Barbican Life, 5 Brandon Seddon House * David Graves 209 Seddon House 7628 4371 Mews, Barbican, London by an -based architect in redesigning a Shakespeare Tower * Lew Jackson 322 Shakespeare Tower 7628 4248 EC2Y 8BE Speed House* Christopher Makin 21 Speed House 7920 9475 one-bed type 20 flat in Thomas More House. Tel: 01883 714618 Email: [email protected] Thomas More House * Averil Baldwin 1 Thomas More House 7638 8740 Wallside * Mary Bonar 6 Wallside 07774 864419 Editor: Lawrence Williams Contributors/Assistance: Willoughby House* Hilary Sunman 124 Willoughby House 0207 374 6085 Email: [email protected] Ferhan Azman Adam Jefford Recognised Tenants Association Tel: 020 7588 0898 Jennie Blouet Kevin Kiernan Communications Group Mobile: 07853 836 623 Gillian Laidlaw 309 Mountjoy House 020 7638 0069 [email protected] John Causebrook Max Pemberton Advertising: Stephanie Ross David Kirkby 174 Defoe House 020 3419 0671 [email protected] Michele Cohen Stephanie Ross [email protected]• Robert McKay 352 Cromwell Tower 07885 917082 [email protected] Mobile: 07753 603601 Joe Coten Katharine Rumens Jane Smith 307 Seddon House 020 7628 9132 [email protected] Rebecca Crallan Kate West Maggie Urry 13 Lauderdale Tower 020 7588 1955 [email protected] Design: Sheldon-Mann Kai Virtanen 6 Speed House 07765 932501 [email protected] Email: [email protected] Michele Haynes Website Lawrence Williams 5 Brandon Mews 07853 836 623 [email protected] Tel: 01322 412157 Helen Hudson Helen Hudson Articles published, and opinions expressed, do not necessarily represent the views of Sarah Hudson Geoff Scapelhorn The Barbican Association. Contributed articles are welcome, but insertion depends on Print: The Buxton Press, Buxton space available and editorial needs. © Copyright 2017 The Barbican Association Estate agents in the heart of central London frankharris.co.uk

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Barbicania Mortality and Succession

lengthy spell in hospital does tend to focus one’s mind and emphasises one’s mortality. Certainly an eight week stint following a stroke has caused your editor to consider his future involvement with this magazine – or at least to start putting in place some kind of succession plan. You may have noted an advertisement to this effect in the Barbican Association’s quarterly newsletter

AAs background, I set up Barbican Life over 14 years ago and although. I passed the publication over Lawrence Williams to the Barbican Association in exchange for the latter handling distribution and accounting, while retaining full responsibility for the editorial content, advertisement sales, and printer negotiations. I have been helped over the past few years by Stephanie Ross who has written and sourced some of the editorial content and sold some of the advertising on our behalf. I am pleased to say that EVERY SINGLE ISSUE of the magazine has been profitable since I set it up. Indeed I told the BA from the first issue that if advertising could not cover the magazine’s set-up costs, I would do so myself and just not have the magazine printed. I was championed in this respect by the then BA chair, Stephen Horrocks, and the magazine as you see it today, was born, although now it carries rather more editorial and advertising content than it did at the start. 50% of the advertisers in the very first issue have been with us every issue since! Page make-up and design has been by a former business colleague of mine, Trevor Sheldon, for every issue – and Trevor nowadays also designs, and organises the printing of, the BA’s quarterly newsletter which has just appeared in colour for the first time. Incidentally the newsletter’s editor, Maggie Urry, who has been doing a sterling job since she took it over, is standing down and a replacement editor in Cromwell Tower resident, Robert McKay, has already been appointed to take over and has been working with Maggie on the most recent issue. Thanks are also due to all our regular contributors, without whose inputs, filling each issue of the magazine would have been virtually impossible. Particular thanks in this respect are due to Kevin Kiernan and Katherine Rumens who were also contributors to the magazine’s predecessor, Barbican Resident, and have written for every issue of Barbican life right from its start. Over the 14 years it has been published, profits from Barbican Life magazine flowing into the BA have probably totalled around £200,000 enabling the Association to afford expert professional advice when deemed necessary and has helped keep BA membership fees down. I will probably be looking at standing down from editing Barbican Life some time next year – 15 years of running the magazine seems like a good time to detach myself from what has very much been ‘my baby’. Anyone interested in taking over editing the publication should contact [email protected]. We will be looking for someone with relevant editorial and magazine publishing experience - full details of our requirements are set out in the May BA newsletter. So it’s not quite yet ‘Goodbye from me’, but that day is getting closer and will probably be within the next 12 months or so. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed designing, launching, editing and publishing the magazine over the years. Giving up will be quite a wrench. Lawrence Williams

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FIRST RESIDENTS MOVE IN TO BLAKE TOWER Named after the poet, artist and mystic William Blake, who is buried in nearby , and not the Marvel Comics lawyer for the righteous of the same name, Blake Tower, is, as readers of Barbican Life magazine will well know, the Barbican’s fourth tower block although considerably shorter in elevation than the estate’s main tower blocks – once Europe’s tallest residential towers. And, after three to four years of construction it has been converted from a 218 room YMCA hostel to provide 74 high specification residential units to be added to, and run by, the . The first new residents are already in place having started to move in in April and May.

seen in the Barbican’s unique The main entrance to the balustrades are subtly woven into the new Barbican block design details, from a striking brass emphasises the estate’s screen in reception, to bespoke pick-hammered concrete bathroom sinks and curved brass door facades handles. The distinctive material palette of pick-hammered concrete, ceramic tile and terrazzo are complemented by a warm, soft and tactile material composition of timber floor, smooth white plaster and refined brassware inspired throughout the Barbican estate. The apartments have been strategically planned to reveal the building’s original architectural anatomy. Private bedroom and ccording to architects towers, building height restrictions on bathroom spaces are cocooned by Conran & Partners, Street and Goswell Road existing concrete walls with which was appointed by means that most Blake Tower circulation and public living spaces developer Redrow apartments also have great views over planned openly around them. Homes to design this the rooftops, which can verge on the The overall result is very pleasing Anew Barbican apartment complex, the spectacular, particularly when the to the eye. Open plan kitchen/living 17-storey 1960’s building, is one of the City is lit up at night. room spaces are very well equipped finest examples of British Brutalist Conran and Partners also notes with the appliances hidden behind architecture, matching that of the rest that the theme of “Modern Heritage” integral doors. Bathrooms too are of the Barbican. Originally designed inspired the project; sensitively well equipped, while the living areas by Chamberlin Powell and Bon, the drawing on the area’s rich history and are mostly large. In the one, two and former YMCA hostel, is, like the rest cultural spirit. The iconic curve as three bed units the bedrooms are large of the estate, Grade 2 listed. The new homes comprise a mix of one, two Open plan living and high and three bedrooms, studios and two spec. kitchen area in a penthouses to encourage a range of Blake Tower 2-bed different buyers to the area. Most apartment have already been sold, including all the studio apartments and, as noted above, the first residents are already moving in. At the time of writing 24 of the new flats had been occupied and only 16 still remained on the market. While obviously not capable of providing the kinds of views from the upper floors achieved by the Barbican’s three main 42 storey

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nearby Barbican and Moorgate underground stations and also Farringdon and Liverpool Street Stations only around 5 minutes walk from the east and west ends of the estate. This all makes the bright lights of Soho and the West End easily accessible in less than twenty minutes. With the addition of Crossrail due to come into service in late 2018, will become a major Central London hub and the only station with access to , Crossrail and the tube network, making the whole of London only a short ride away. The remaining Blake Tower penthouse has just been released to the market, priced at £3.7 million. East facing view from one enough to take king size, and even hard to beat - ideal for inner-city Located on the 16th and 17th floors, of the Blake Tower super king size beds. living within Zone One. Residents the exclusive Penthouse offers penthouse balconies Appliance and kitchen live within the love-it-or-hate it panoramic views of London specifications are comprehensive and iconic Brutalist architecture of the showcasing some of the city’s most include: Fully fitted contemporary Barbican, interlaced with a botanical iconic landmarks. The release of the kitchen units with soft close garden, lakes, water fountains, Penthouse marks the final stage of the mechanism to doors and drawers; restaurants, shops and world-class development’s completion. Terazzo worktop and splash backs; cultural destinations. The Barbican Uniquely located on the 16th and Terazzo sink with brass mixer tap; Centre, and the 17th floors, the 2,108 sq. ft. three Instant hot water tap; Built-in Siemens Guildhall School of Music and Drama bedroom duplex Penthouse is one of appliances including a double oven (2 are practically on the doorstep to the most impressive homes available & 3 beds only – one beds have a single ensure culture vultures are spoilt for in the City. Almost twice the size of oven), fridge/freezer, dishwasher & choice with an endless array of art the average UK home, it offers microwave; 4-ring Gorenje induction and photography exhibitions, music spacious, stylish living with stunning hob; Built in extractor unit and; and plays from classic Shakespeare to views across the London skyline Freestanding Siemens washer/dryer to contemporary productions. including St Paul’s Cathedral, The the hall cupboard or utility space. Along with the other Barbican Shard and the London Eye seen from Location wise Blake Tower is also, apartments, Blake Tower offers almost the floor to ceiling glass windows that like the rest of the Barbican Estate, unrivalled transport connections from flood the rooms with light and four spacious terraces, a rarity for London. Thus the Barbican Estate has, in recent years, seen the addition of over CULT VISION 100 new apartments to the complex with first the Frobisher Crescent additions and now Blake Tower bringing the total number of apartments within the complex to over 2,100. While the bulk of the Estate is now nearly 50 years old with some interiors beginning to show their age, residents can be thankful that overall construction standards were extremely high and the fabric of the estate remains in great shape – indeed has NOW OPEN mellowed with time. The new Blake Tower apartments also look to be really well specified and the layouts and Cult Vision Clerkenwell equipment features will undoubtedly 14 Goswell Road London EC1M 7AA give existing Barbican residents (0)20 72511268 [email protected] inspiration for apartment refurbishment as and when this becomes necessary.

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A G&T WITH TEA – REVIVING CAMDEN LOCK’S GIN GLORY

The editor visits the Half Hitch gin micro distillery at Camden Lock which produces an award-winning sipping gin and brings back gin making to one of London’s biggest historical gin-distilling locations.

hen Searcy’s transformed its upper-end Barbican bar/restaurant into the late lamented WGin Joint four years ago we learnt that the area around what is now the The distinctive Half Hitch Barbican, in its 18th Century heyday, Gin bottle may have supported around 500 illegal gin stills. These all eventually disappeared, but London remained the centre of the legal gin distilling industry up until relatively recently, with Clerkenwell hosting the Gordon’s distillery and Camden, Gilbey’s. Gordon’s and Gilbey’s, in their time the world’s biggest gin brands, are now both owned by drinks conglomerate Diageo and neither are distilled in London any more. The traditional copper pot But gin has made something of a gin still at the Half Hitch London revival with both large and Gin distillery small distilleries. Barbican Life was at Camden Lock recently privileged to visit the Half Hitch gin boutique micro distillery which is situated by Camden Lock in Unconventional - A Sipping Gin Half Hitch was born out of a vision the shadow of the old Gilbey’s gin Unconstrained by tradition and unlike to unearth and reinvigorate Camden location and which operates out of an other gins, Half Hitch uses a Lock’s gin glory. With the distinctive old blacksmith’s shop in the midst of combination of three individual, time- gin’s micro-distillery founded close by Camden Lock market. The distinctive intensive, production processes rather the former site of one of London’s gin is distilled at this location, but is than just a single distillation. Each is largest distilleries, Half Hitch has re- bottled elsewhere as there is not the chosen to extract the most prized and instated this past industrial glory in the space there for a bottling plant. bold flavours of each of its key former blacksmith’s building in Camden With its distinctive and intriguing botanicals. – This is a gin to be savoured lock’s West Yard. combination of botanicals – black tea, neat or on the rocks. Half Hitch gin is The man behind Half Hitch is Mark bergamot, wood, hay and pepper – each thus not classified as a London Dry Gin Holdsworth, born and bred in Camden. chosen to reference Camden’s rich – an appellation that relates to Following 15 years in the drinks history of trade and to reignite London’s flavouring content, not distillery industry working on research and historic heart of gin distilling, Half Hitch location. development, sales, marketing & global is an award-winning gin. Each Traditional copper pot distillation is for Bacardi, Mark was inspired to set out ingredient is carefully selected from employed for the classic botanicals; on his new path to create his own around the world for the finest quality modern vacuum-distillation for the hay British gin that unearthed the incredible at the peak of seasonality. It has been which preserves its flavour as a result of story of his hometown, launching Half the reception cocktail at St James’s a lower boiling-point; lastly, some of the Hitch in 2014. Mark comments; Palace, Buckingham Palace and more delicate botanicals such as the “Bartenders and customers alike are Windsor Castle at events held for black tea are tinctured by hand – a attracted to the multitude of flavours British entrepreneurs in 2014, 2015, medicinal tradition which allows and characters that the gin category 2016 and 2017 and was selected as extracts to be gained from complex produces. The botanicals that are used Walpole Brand of Tomorrow 2016. ingredients. to create this unique-tasting gin open a

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new chapter of gin discovery that I am delighted to share with our passionate community.”

Camden Roots In the 1800s, Camden Lock was the heart of London’s renowned gin distilling, with warehouses that stretched all the way to the Roundhouse. Each day, an express train exported its gins around the world. Originally home to one of London’s world-famous gin distilleries, the warehouse buildings have since changed use and the impressive gin history of the area’s once famous streets are faint memories, honoured silently by street names such as ‘Juniper Crescent’. The Half Hitch name and instantly recognisable label reflects the type of rope knot – a round turn and two half flat might be frowned upon - Half Hitch school runs midweek 10-11am exc Wed, Half Hitch founder Mark hitches – used to moor up barges along runs a Gin School to which attendees 5.30-6.30pm Mon/Tues/Thurs, 6.30- Holdsworth with the Camden Lock during this effervescent (six maximum) may bring any 7.30pm Wed, 5-6pm Fri. Price (£50 per copper gin still in the time in Camden’s history. ingredient of their choice (with the person) includes tastings, 100ml of your background exception of chilli!) to blend their own own blended gin, 100ml of Half Hitch Gin School bespoke gin. The distillery is about a 5 Gin. There is also an option to purchase For those Barbican residents interested minute walk from Camden Town a standard 70cl bottle at £30 (normal in reviving the old area tradition – we station which is only 5 stops from price £39.95). Details and bookings are think setting up your own still in your Moorgate on the Northern line. The available via www.designmynight.com. Charterhouse PhysiotherapyPilates and Lymphoedema Clinic also offers home visits

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THE THOMSON BROTHERS WAY Barbican resident Dr Max Pemberton* guides us through Luke Thomson’s Lauderdale Tower flat and tells us more about the Thomson Brothers ethos.

Stylish and chic modern alking into Luke furniture in the Thomson’s Lauderdale Tower Lauderdale Tower apartment flat, it’s easy to see why he’s become Wthe go-to guy for updating and modernising Barbican properties. It’s the kind of property that would happily grace the inside of an interior design magazine. The view is breathtaking, with St Paul’s Cathedral in the distance and the cityscape spread out before you. The furniture is effortlessly stylish and chic; modern but with a nod to retro design. But, more than anything, what makes it truly stand out is the way that Luke is a long term Barbican resident dishwashers are often crammed into it’s been meticulously renovated and and loves the estate. This passion comes cupboard spaces. It’s not uncommon for sympathetically restored. He totally across in his work. He founded residents to have to decide between stripped out the flat but as with all his Thomson Brothers in 1989 and having a dishwasher or a freezer as they Barbican restoration projects, was keen continues to run the company along simply don’t have the space for both. to keep the Barbican aesthetic. ‘We with his wife and business partner These kinds of decisions don’t sit well always aim to make it look fresh and Hazel. The company provides a with modern city dwellers, especially not modern, but for it to fit in naturally complete design, manufacture, those with high-pressure jobs or families with the brutalist heritage’ he explains installation and project management where convenience is paramount. For as we stand admiring the flat. service. Luke’s flat shows off what this reason, many residents are turning to The kitchen in particular is very Thomson Brothers, can do. It’s their Thomson Brothers to update their similar to the original it replaced, yet shop window. But this isn’t just some kitchens, drawn to the fact that a sympathetically and tastefully improved. show flat: it’s his home where he lives Thomson Brothers’ kitchen keeps the He’s somehow made it seem more with his wife and family. same aesthetic as the original but updates ‘Barbican’ than the original. It keeps the The question that immediately it so that it works for their lifestyle. same white and grey colour pallet but springs to mind is that, with 3 boys, how Everything Thomson Brothers does is touches like the soft-close drawers and on earth does it look so pristine? ‘When bespoke. While this option comes at a concealed appliances make it we refurbish an apartment, we build it premium, it also means that it’s designed unashamedly sleek. ‘We wanted to be to last. We use only the best materials and built around the client’s exact absolutely faithful to the original. It with expert craftsmanship. We want it needs. ‘One client wanted the shelves in took us a lot of time and effort to get to look as good in 5, 10 or 15 year’s time his bathroom at just the right height, so the design just right, but I think we’ve as it did the day it was installed. It he could fit his electric toothbrush on it Open plan kitchen is come up with the perfect combination should be able to withstand being used when it was plugged into the socket. It totally sympathetic to the of original Barbican look with a modern and abused by a family and still look as had been one of those slightly annoying Barbican original feel’ says Luke. good as the day it was installed’. things for him that the shelves in his One of the problems residents often previous cupboard hadn’t been quite the complain of is the lack of storage in right height, so he’d had to leave the Barbican flats. While the Barbican’s toothbrush in it’s charger on the side of architects spent time thinking about the sink’. We got the shelves exactly as sight-lines and light when designing the he wanted them, so he could charge the flats, it seems they didn’t always think toothbrush in the cupboard, out of sight’ about the practicalities of life; where the explains Luke. It’s these small things vacuum cleaner will go or where people that tend to make all the difference and will hang their coats, for example. And why customers keep coming back. ‘We certainly the kitchens weren’t designed often do a bathroom for someone and with the wealth of gadgets and then, once they see our work and our appliances that now grace most homes, attention to detail, they get us back to meaning that tumble dryers or do the kitchen or other projects’

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ceiling. With a flick of a switch, they A bespoke floating bed silently come down as if by magic. He and bedside table made by made them sheer enough so that the Thomson Brothers cityscape can still just be seen. Many residents are unsure how to go about modernizing or updating their flats because of the complexity of the listed building consent process. This is another reason why so many people turn to Thomson Brothers as they have an excellent understanding and knowledge of the Corporation of London’s requirements for carrying out work to the Grade 2 Listed properties, which include all Landlord’s Approval and Listed Building Consent procedures. As part of Thomson Brothers’ commitment to continuing good explains Luke ‘I’m proud of the fact that faced with living here. But I also know working practices, they distribute once people have used us, they rarely what a wonderful place it is, so I want to weekly reports to residents in the use anyone else’. It’s well known that ensure people get all the benefit and immediate vicinity of each project, having a bathroom or kitchen avoid the headaches. Replacing pipes or advising of likely daily noise levels and renovated by Thomson Brothers is a tackling leaks is not easy in somewhere any other potential disruptions, so that selling point, so much so that estate like the Barbican, especially when it’s residents are able to plan their days, agents frequently mention it on the imbedded in concrete. Thankfully we’ve should they be affected. particulars of flats for sale and seeing the become experts at this sort of thing.’ The sun starts to set in the distance. complete refurbishment, including the Luke takes great pride in his work. Before I leave we go out on to the kitchen and bathrooms in Luke and The office is just a stone’s throw from the balcony and look down at the Barbican Hazel’s flat, it’s easy to see why. Barbican, on Long Lane, meaning he can estate below. ‘It’s a passion as much as a The Thomson Brothers on-site team take a very hands-on role in any project job’ says Luke ‘I feel so lucky to live and include carpenters, plumbers, they are undertaking. ‘We never cut work somewhere like this’. electricians, plasterers, decorators, a corners. Even down to things that people French polisher and tilers. The never see, like the plumbing. We use *Max Pemberton is a medical doctor, journalist workshop, in north London, has a state- only the best materials and pay and author. He works full-time as a psychiatrist in of-the-art laser tech edge bander meticulous attention to detail. It’s the NHS. He is also a weekly columnist for The machine, operated by a specialist important that every aspect of every job Daily Mail, writing comment on news events machinist to produce perfectly finished is just right’ says Luke, before proudly concerning culture, social and ethical issues, the panel products - avoiding the need for showing me photographs of a network of politics of health care and the NHS. Prior to his traditional spray finishes to be applied - shiny copper piping that his plumber had move to the Daily Mail, he was a columnist for so Thomson Brothers’ panels have both installed when re-plumbing a bathroom. the Daily Telegraph. He also writes a monthly a beautiful and durable finish, which While they are best known for their column for Reader’s Digest and is a regular The family bathroom in result in longevity of their products. bathroom and kitchens Thomson contributor to The Spectator. Luke Thomson’s flat. This means that they are never Brothers do much more. Projects have restricted to standard size and their included designing and installing design team can maximise every inch of mezzanine floors accessed by spiral space in a Barbican flat, something staircases, suspended ceilings with inset which Luke appreciates only too well. spot-lighting, installing concealed Sonos Before moving into their tower flat, sound systems, ingenious mechanisms Luke and Hazel lived in a Type 20 flat for fold-away beds, adding en-suite and, with their 3 young boys coming shower rooms and WCs, remote and going, space was cramped. To get controlled curtains and blinds, along round the problem, he built bunk beds with installing UV filter films to in the under-used hallway, cleverly windows to reduce solar gain and light hidden behind sliding doors. damage to artworks. Luke clearly enjoys It’s not just the kitchens and the challenge of discreetly incorporating bathroom furniture that can become technology into design. In his own flat, tired and in need of updating. The he wanted to maximize the amount of electrics and plumbing are now old and light and not obstruct the view with need redoing in many of the flats. ‘As a curtains or blinds, so he placed resident myself, I know the problems ingeniously hidden electric blinds in the

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FOUR HOBSINAROW The latest recipe from our resident food blogger, Rebecca Crallan, foundry in France. These enamelled cooking 60s and 70s inspired dishes in her original Barbican kitchen. cast iron pieces come in over a hundred colours, although the but there are a couple of iconic brands distinctive orange of the trademark whose designs have really stood the Volcanic range is still very popular. test of time and I enjoy using today as Selfridges was the first to stock Le much as when they were new. Creuset in the UK in 1961, and the The Catherineholm range of range gained popularity thanks to functional, durable, enamel on steel Elizabeth David and her french kitchenware was designed by Grete influenced cookery. Prytz Kittelsen; Arne Clausen added Kitchen style has evolved just as the lotus pattern. The range was clothes fashion over the decades. And produced at the Catherineholm as with clothes, history repeats itself If you enjoyed this s well as cooking dishes factory in Norway between 1963 and with midcentury modern designs recipe, there are many inspired by 60s and 70s 1965, but although they’re not made currently very popular in homeware. more on the blog at Arecipes, I like recreating the anymore, you can find pieces on eBay Designers such as Orla Kiely have www.fourhobsinarow. look of the original Barbican kitchen, or Etsy. kitchen ranges reminiscent of the blogspot.co.uk, using vintage pots, pans and utensils Le Creuset cookware, on the other style of the 60s with a modern twist. including a delicious to prepare and serve meals. hand, is still cast at the original The bold colours and patterns also vegetarian mushroom Barbican kitchens were built as look at home in Barbican kitchens. terrine. I also have a small, ventilated interior “food The recipe I’ve chosen uses one of Facebook page preparation units”, using ship building my favourite pieces of crockery, a Le (@fourhobsinarow) design techniques to optimise the use Creuset terrine, recently acquired which is great for of space. The resulting white, glass from a fellow Barbican resident. getting regular and stainless steel utilitarian design is Terrines are ideal for summer updates. Or you can a perfect backdrop for the vibrant entertaining, as they can be made email your suggestions colours and designs that were popular ahead, are easy to transport and will and recommendations in the 60s and 70s. feed several people. to me at Stores such as M&S, Littlewoods Rebecca_Crallan@ and BHS stocked a variety of bold Catherineholm pan, Le Creuset terrine and yahoo.com patterned pans and matching utensils, Orla Kiely oven gloves Pork and pistachio terrine his recipe is adapted from Elizabeth Method of the terrine, such as a couple of David’s French Provincial Cooking, 1. Gently fry the shallots in a little oil tins. When the terrine has cooled, Tfirst published in 1960. It uses pork until starting to colour; add the garlic carefully pour off any excess fat and and veal favoured with allspice, port and and cook for another few minutes. store in the fridge until ready to slice juniper berries, with chopped pistachios 2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled and serve. for a bit of crunch. It is similar in taste shallots and garlic with the remaining and texture to a farmhouse pate, and ingredients, except the bacon. Fry a takes its name from the oblong enamel small lump of the mixture, taste and dish it is cooked in. adjust the seasoning as necessary. 3. Stretch the bacon rashers over the Ingredients back of a knife so they are long 6-8 shallots, finely chopped enough to line the terrine with the 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped ends overhanging (about 28cm). 500g pork shoulder, finely chopped 4. Add the meat mixture to the bacon- 450g sausage meat lined dish and press down firmly. 400g minced veal Wrap the overhanging rashers over 12 juniper berries, crushed the top of the meat. 12 black peppercorns, crushed 5 Place the terrine in a roasting tray 1/2 tsp cloves, crushed filled with water and cook uncovered 1/2 tsp ground allspice at 160ºC for 75-90 minutes until the The verdict: the terrine has a firm 1 tbsp fresh parsley and/or thyme pate is starting to come away from texture with a little crunch from the 100g shelled and chopped pistachios the sides of the dish. pistachios and a subtly spicy taste. It 2 tbsp port or brandy 6. Remove from the oven, cover with would make a delicious addition to a 16 rashers of streaky smoked bacon foil and add some weight to the top summer picnic.

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seasonal greens. The menu features more seating. Downstairs, too, there is traditional Braai dishes such as a partially-separated zone which looks and Potjies and some originals like it would make a good get-together such as sharing Lamb Ribs & Beer Can zone (with a stunning giant live edge Onion. table). The restaurant is a short walk up Hammer & Tongs is a sharing-style Farringdon Road from Farringdon restaurant. There is no rigid structure Station and close to of starter / main / dessert but instead, and across the road from the Quality the restaurant is inspired by the idea of Chop House. sharing a barbeque with family and As both the reviewer and her dining friends. “The braai is a social occasion companion had lived in South Africa in South Africa where friends come we were looking forward to the together to enjoy good food and wine”, Hammer & Tongs eating experience he explains. very much and we were not The part-owner is enthusiastic in his disappointed. love of South African wines and braais The rich aromas from the grill as he takes us through the menu. welcomed us into the clean, fresh There are different sizes of dishes. interior with old school chairs and The big hearty meals like the 2kg of 6- upholstered bench seating along one Hour Braai’d Lamb Ribs, the wall. and Potjies (traditional stews dish The back of the restaurant upstairs cooked in a cast iron pot) are far too has an open kitchen with a massive big not to share. Another way of doing barbeque grill. things is by picking and mixing a

Indoor braai in Farringdon ammer & Tongs is a casual, Main ground floor and relatively low cost restaurant area – the Hrestaurant specialising in effective use of mirrors South African-style barbecue. Called a probably makes it look Braai, it is the most primal way of larger than it is cooking and, in the restaurant’s opinion, the tastiest. Head Chef Richard Lloyd reckons to source only the highest quality meat, seafood &

The small number of tables upstairs number of the (not so) smaller dishes makes it feel more like a bistro or a which can be shared or hogged! friend’s kitchen. The double tables are There are a range of Sosaties singles pushed together so the layout is (skewers) with DELICIOUS (note very flexible. capitals) sauces and accompaniments, Stretch your legs to the spacious and more of the smaller dishes like the “powder your nose” facilities down the Lamb Chops, the mild Cape Malay stairs and there is a large bar and much Curry and (beef sausage).

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The house wines were priced at £22 a Other ‘not so small’ sharing dishes bottle or £5.50 a glass while the rest are priced from £5 (vegetarian option) were mostly in the mid-price range – to £15.50 (Welsh Lamb Chops with £30-£50 a bottle with a few slightly Thyme, Rosemary, Mint, Coriander, higher priced options. Garlic & Fermented Milk) What I really appreciated was the There are substantially larger sharing water, without having to ask, without dish options suggested for 2-4 people: having to debate bottled or tap, 6-Hour Braai’d Lamb Ribs 2kg with sparkling or still, IMF loan or free. The Rosemary, Garlic, Cumin, Molasses & water was delivered without a word. Beer Can Onion (for 2-4 people) at We ordered the Blackened Welsh £32. - Welsh Lamb is used for this dish Lamb, Spiced Dingley Dell Pork Belly, which is cut especially for the and Glazed Tiger Prawns skewers to restaurant. start, with a deliciously dressed Tomato Aged Bone-in Rib-Eye 600g . £42 with Mixed Herb & Garlic Oil, The lamb was tender and moist, as Monkey Gland Sauce you would expect and we enjoyed this And a 700 g T-Bone Steak at £48 with dish, lapping up the tasty sauce Black Pepper & Thyme Oil, Monkey combination of creamy yoghurt & Gland Sauce. Steaks are served peppery cumin portioned for sharing. The prawns were mouth-watering POTJIES (English pronunciation and lost none of their succulence on “poy-key”) are traditional dishes the braai; you could still enjoy the firm cooked in a cast iron pot descended meaty texture. They had been from the Dutch oven brought from the conveniently partially shelled and I Netherlands to South Africa in the Blackened Welsh Lamb Each of the skewers and smaller dishes couldn’t avoid the sharing, 17th century and found in the homes £7 is about the size of a small main course, unfortunately. I wasn’t a massive fan of and villages of people throughout and they are all designed and delivered the Black Olive Tapenade (but then southern Africa. Agin these are quite for sharing, which is very convenient I’m not a lover of black olives) but let substantial portions and come in at £12 and practical. me not forget the delicious dressing on – options are mussels and oxtail. There is a decent wine list and some the rocket side-salad; I could have We were recommended the Tomato (identified by double pricing on the eaten a whole plate of that. Salad and it was perfectly piquant to Spiced Dingley Dell Pork menu) sold by the glass. The house accompany all our other dishes. There Belly Sosatie £6 white was very light and easy drinking are a number of other salad/side dish as was the red which was very smooth. options priced from £4 to £6 Both the house wines were Portuguese There is no ceremony over courses; and while we expected most of the the food is served when it is ready and wines on the list to be South African there is a range of different and there was a good variation of both New sides to accompany the sharing World and Old World wines available. platters. We chatted and mulled and the Glazed Tiger Prawns ambience was very relaxed and casual. £12 Some tables were choosing to only nibble a couple of dishes between them like tapas, and other tables were going at it “Hammer & Tongs” style. I suspect that if you have anything more

Typically, I am not fond of fatty meat, but one taste of the scrumptious Smoked Apple-Cider Sauce and the combination with the salty pork was unavoidable. I know that the photo looks like fried onions, but the taste…! SOSATIES (South African Skewers) range in price from £6 (chicken) to £12 (prawns) and, make substantial starters Bottom right: The very – indeed a couple plus a side would impressive tomato make for an adequate meal on their Salad £4 own.

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something else later and keep going as it came to under £60 for two including and when the fancy takes you, making wine which is very competitive for the the evening as long a night as you wish area. If one applied the 20% discount with your varied dishes running as a tab available to BA members that would like drinks. come to around £48 for two! The meal The larger Lamb and Steak dishes was more than adequate in size – and can often take a little more time but the taste certainly lived up to our best most things on the menu are pretty expectations. Definitely one to go back quick to make. to. For dessert, we continued with the sharing motto of the house and divvied Hammer & Tongs, 171 Farringdon Road, up a . London EC1R 3AL, +44 (0)20 3302 6645, I must admit that the only other [email protected]. Boerewors (Beef than a couple of dishes, if you are a Malva Puddings I have to compare this Website www.hammertongs.co.uk Sausage) £9.50 couple you will need seating for 4; we to were shop-bought or chain- Opening times: Monday – Saturday Midday did! restaurant in South Africa and usually – Midnight We were certainly not hungry by came drenched in . Hammer & Helen Hudson this time, but you can’t go to a South African restaurant where they serve Boerewors and and not have some. The Boerewors took me back to Africa; it was just as I used to enjoy it there. I had read reviews of the Boerewors here being dry, but mine was perfect: well-seasoned, moist but firm and resting on another Hammer & Tongs flavourful accompaniment: the tasty and tangy Blatjang . The Biltong was not as richly flavoured as I was used to from Johannesburg, but I so wonder if this milder taste might be more suited to New Street Grill interior the English palate. Certainly, though, the texture and quality of the meat were top-notch. Tongs’ Malva is still an aromatic and New Street Grill – More Small Bites include- Biltong £4, substantial spongy dish, but is much great food from D&D Smoked Salmon £4, Pot Bread £3 less sickly sweet and the London Your meal at Hammer & Tongs will Cream is yet another sauce love story et in an historic 18th Century depend completely on how hungry you for me. warehouse near Liverpool Street, are and what you fancy doing. You The dessert selection is actually Soriginally used by the East India could, for instance, start with pretty limited and both options come Company, New Street Grill is a stylish Small Bites – Biltong £4 something smaller and then order in at £6 while and biscuits costs contemporary restaurant, part of the £10. D&D London restaurant group which I lived in South Africa for many is renowned for quality of food and years and our braais there were service. As my dining companion and definitely not up to this standard. better half said, I can’t think of a D&D With his Boerewors and Potjies and restaurant that I don’t like. home-made Biltong, Head Chef Service was indeed excellent from Richard Lloyd certainly recaptured and moment one. We were greeted at the upgraded the delight. door by Sean Gavin and Alexis Note: Hammer & Tongs is currently Meszoly, the very personable Senior offering a discount of 20% off the total General Manager and Manager. They bill to Barbican Association members. offered us both a delicious glass of See the BA Discount Scheme pages for champagne and gave us a tour of the full information. warehouse, which not only houses the Given even the small dishes and New Street Grill, but also the sosatjes are generous, one can eat at glamorous Bengal Bar, the light and Hammer & Tongs at relatively low cost. airy seafood restaurant Fish Market and If one tots up the costs of what we had the buzzy wine and tapas bar New

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Street Wine. All of these we’d happily dining room had soon filled up with as ice creams and sorbets starting a go back to and in fact my dining well-dressed and obviously contented £6.00. Neither of us have a very sweet partner being a city boy freely admits diners – impressive for a cold and damp tooth and by this stage in this fabulous that he regularly frequents the Fish Tuesday evening in the City. dining experience had much space to Market and Wine Bar with discerning Starter plates almost scraped clean, spare, so sadly we skipped dessert but colleagues and clients. we awaited the main course. Our finished with a very good coffee and a Once seated at a large banquette knowledgeable waiter had suggested contented smile. style round table, which ensured space we should share the speciality Josper Executive Head Chef, Lawrence and privacy, we were put into the very grilled rib-eye steak, which we even Keogh, with his background at Roast, capable hands of our friendly waiter viewed before cooking. It was well Kensington Place, Quo Vadis and the and sommelier. Finishing off our marbled and when we next saw it the Wolseley has certainly brought skill champagne we were given a delicious chef had cooked it to perfection and and flair to the Bengal Warehouse amuse bouche of cured beef wrapped served with exceptionally fresh kitchen and we’ll certainly go back for cucumber with truffle. steamed spinach and cabbage with more and would recommend Barbican . Our only complaint – it was readers to do the same. Amuse bouche an extremely generous size for two people who’d probably slightly over New Street Grill: 16 New St, London EC2M indulged on Cornish crab! 4TR, Phone: 020 3503 0785, Website: The accompanying béarnaise, www.newstreetgrill.co.uk peppercorn and red wine sauces came Opening Hours: Monday-Friday: 12:00 - to the table in delightful miniature 15:30 and 17:30 - 22:30, Saturday: 11:00 - copper pans. At £45 for the two of us 16:00 (brunch) and 17:30 - 22:30. Sunday: plus £4.50 for each side dish, it was a 11:00 - 16:00 (brunch) fair price of a main course of this Jennie Blouet quality. Our reliable sommelier offered us a SMITHS of Smithfield on Our waiter kindly talked us through glass of Californian Cabernet the 2nd Floor: The Dining the menu, which is largely focused on Sauvignon We approached this Room meat from the Josper charcoal oven, suspiciously. Neither of us being fans of e last reviewed SMITHS’, but also contains some delicious New World wines. But the champagne specifically the top-rated sounding grilled fish dishes. and wine pairing so far had been Wtop floor restaurant, in We chose a couple of starters to without fault so we went ahead. January last year, so it was interesting to Steak for two with share. The dressed Cornish crab at come back and check out accompanying sauces £14.50 was exceptional. It was the slightly less posh-feeling beautifully presented and extremely restaurant on the floor tasty. The Mozzarella with smoked below where we had not leeks at £9.50 was also very good and eaten beforehand. both went very well with the glass of The whole building is chilled Spanish chardonnay offered to metro industrial; the us by the sommelier. Not to be double-height rooms on forgotten is the freshly baked and very each floor with the exposed moreish sour dough and rosemary pipe work feel vast but not bread that accompanied our starters, cold because they are together with some delicious fresh cheered up by the red-tones Starters – crab and butter. of upholstery, the orange of mozarella We couldn’t help but notice that the the bare brick, and the clever warm lighting. Through the large windows, you get a great view of the ry top of Smithfield Market d and the Statue of Justice on or the rooftop horizon. For those who don’t know it, SMITHS is a four floor Although probably not converted to operation comprising primarily three the New World, we agreed that this restaurants/ bars all serving differing particular full-bodied wine did work food options, although given its well with the steak. location opposite London’s main meat The dessert menu offered a wide market, meat dishes tend to dominate. selection of creative sweet treats as well There is also a further floor with a new

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specialist bar specialising in craft beers, Part of Aviary’s plus private function rooms. restaurant section with The ground floor is occupied by a some of the bar seating lively, and often very noisy, bar/eatery area in the background. serving what might be described as the Smiths version of including an extensive all-day breakfast menu. It is open throughout the day and evening seven days a week and is busy much of the time. At weekends it serves a popular brunch. As you progress upwards through the building, in theory you are accessing what might be considered superior dining options. Thus on the second floor is SMITH’S ‘Dining Room’ – emphasis on wood decor – wood floors, wood tables and chairs, exposed beams and exposed brickwork walls, which is where we were headed. trick of red for him and white for me, For the main course, my partner chose Carrying on upwards is the gourmet which gives us more to feedback on. I a medium-rare Fillet (£32). Smiths Top Floor dining room and terrace. In requested an easy-drinking white and obviously know their meat and if you comparison with the noisier and darker the wine waitress suggested several share their passion, the restaurant also dining options below, the Top Floor options of wines by the glass ranging in offers courses in the art of butchery and restaurant is bright and airy with the price from £5.50 to £10.50 for a small how to serve meat. The course arrived south and west walls all floor to ceiling glass (175 ml) or £7.50 to £15 for a 250 and it was a sizeable piece, seasoned glass and a much calmer ambience. ml glass. I settled on the suggested and prepared very well but surprisingly The brightness is helped further with Albarino (£13.75) and my partner quite tough and chewy. I offered to all the tables covered in crisp white enjoyed the Malbec (£13) – both large swap, because I actually enjoy this kind linen tablecloths – and the views from glass sizes and both very good. of texture, but my partner refused, so it both the terrace and the restaurant can’t have been too disappointing. It Sharing Platter includes over the Smithfield market rooftops was cooked to perfection, but the lack BBQ Ribs; Duck Spring towards St Paul’s and with the Shard in of tenderness was something of a Rolls with Hoisin sauce; the distance are quite spectacular. disappointment to him. The waitress Curried crab On this occasion, though, we were did offer to change it, but he ; Endive having a very early lunch in the 2nd persevered as it was a tasty piece of salad with smoked floor Dining Room and stepped into meat. bacon lardons; Heritage almost an empty restaurant when we Other ‘SMITHS’ Grills (all served tomato with Buffalo first arrived. Before long, the room with chips unless otherwise specified mozzarella; Vegetable was almost full. I had read comments ranged in price from £16 for the 9 oz antipasti and; Hummus that this floor gets very noisy. With The menus arrived and our waitress bacon cheeseburger – a speciality of and Focaccia. not a soft furnishing in sight, I was had some recommendations which I the house, up through a range of steaks keeping an eager ear out for this, but I took her up on. to the Cote de Boeuf priced by weight honestly didn’t feel overwhelmed by The Sharing Platter (£18.50) is the and another speciality – the the chitter-chatter at all. I’m getting perfect choice for a review because it Tomahawk at £69 for two sharing. on, though, so perhaps it might annoy gave us a wide selection from the There is also a lamb burger option at 7oz Rare Breed Fillet – a younger visitor; although my logic Starters menu. It is quite greedy just £17. One may order peppercorn or from Maren Meats, says that younger visitors would enjoy for two of us, but a perfect dish to share Bearnaise sauce with your grill for an London £32.00, the busy vibe and also wouldn’t be socially with friends. For more details extra £2.50 or cream at £2. Creamed Spinach £5.00 bothered. The venue is certainly not on the various elements do read the delicate or intimate or cosy, but review on the www.barbicanlife.com spacious and efficient and functional website which offers more space and are the words more readily coming to thus is able to go into rather more mind. detail. Getting there early, we had our pick Other Starters ranged in price from of tables, sat down and were offered £8.00 to £10.50 offering plenty of water. We chose still but I’m sure we choice. One can also order Focaccia could have asked for tap and it and eight Grain bread with olive oil wouldn’t have been a problem. and balsamic , SMITHS dips My partner and I did our normal and marinated green and black olives.

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Passion Fruit Pavlova, Not surprisingly, The Dining Room course varying in price from Raspberries (v) £6.00 prides itself on its British beef but there very reasonable to “rich is plenty on the menu if you’re not in banker” so it can suit all the mood for steak. purses, it is only a stone’s The waitress had recommended the throw away and is offering a Halibut. To be honest, I’d made a bee- discount of 20% to Barbican line for that when I’d checked out the Association members. menu earlier, so I was quite pleased that it was her suggestion too! It was ‘SMITHS’ Top Floor Restaurant is perfectly delicious: firm but tender open: Mon – Fri 12pm to 3pm, flakes with a mild, sweet-tasting 6pm to 11pm; Saturday 6pm to flavour. The skin was seasoned well 11pm; Sunday 1pm to 3:30pm. and just the right amount of crispy and The Second Floor Dining Room I’ve never enjoyed pea puree so much Mon – Fri 12 pm to 3pm, 5.30 pm before so they are getting something to 11pm. Sat 5.30pm to 11pm. right. Combine that with the fresh dessert options from £5.50 to £6.75 For reservations call 020 7251 7950 or asparagus and mild garlic sauce while my partner chose the generous email [email protected]. and you really don’t need a side dish, cheese board with 3 types of cheese, Web: www.smithsofsmithfield.co.uk but I had chosen a healthy, crunchy water biscuits and . In my Helen Hudson Roast Halibut, Pea Puree, and refreshing mixed leaf salad. My opinion, now that I’m becoming quite Asparagus, Aioli £25.00 partner had swapped the chips (which experienced in cheese boards, I would FOOD AND DRINK have liked to have seen a selection of small-portion garnishes (perhaps one NEWS for each cheese) rather than a large portion of the one savoury; I find I Luca: New St John Street enjoy some with a sweeter restaurant from Clove garnish. Perhaps a choice of biscuits Club team would also enhance the offering. The e were a little upset to see cheeses were excellent. the demise of Portal in St. We completed the meal with a very WJohn Street – it had been decent Espresso and Americano in operation from just after the start of The meal came to comfortably over Barbican Life 14 years ago and we £100 but we had chosen expensive recall fondly a couple of good, but not

come with all dishes from the grill) for creamed spinach. The spinach was nicely cooked and a great choice. Note that the Sides are quite large and easily enough for 2 or 3 people to share. Other main course options were CHEESE: British Cheese available priced from £13.50 Board, ‘SMITHS’ Chutney, (vegetarian ) up to £21 for roast lamb Grapes, Biscuits £8.50 and, of course the recommended halibut. dishes and a very full 3 courses with exceptional, meals there as well as two There was a good choice of side coffee and wine. The Dining Room launch and anniversary parties serving dishes and salads to go with the mains can be cheaper or more expensive so it excellent canapés and wine. But in if ordered. is very flexible for both lunch and restaurants all good things tend to Onto dessert and I love my puddings dinner. come to an end and Portal closed so I’m quite critical. The Pavlova was For lunch and early supper, there is a down about a year ago and the space near perfection. The tartiness of the super special menu of 2 courses for £15 has been completely refurbished and sorbet combined with the cream of the which looks to be a real bargain, and re-opened as Luca – the second Pavlova was delectable. If I had to find includes the trademark burger and also restaurant from the founders of the fault, it would be that the meringue a vegetarian option. More hugely successful Michelin starred crust was marginally too hard, but I’m importantly, the 2 course menu Clove Club in adjacent to scraping the barrel trying to pick on includes the Pavlova! Shoreditch Town Hall. something there. To be clear, I’d go In summary, the second floor Luca manages to serve Italian style back and order it again tomorrow! restaurant serves a wide range of British food – indeed has been There was a decent choice of other beautiful British steaks and other main described as offering Britalian cuisine.

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A Barbican resident, commenting something of an icon so we took a few on the barbicantalk bulletin board, design cues from it for our interior” says comments thus: Hopefully we’ll be the market’s founder, Ben O’Brien. back to Luca, a good looking The first Sourced Market opened at restaurant, particularly in the St Pancras Station in 2009 and Ben ‘conservatory’ at the back. Food is took his inspiration from the food, marketed as ‘Britalian’ … i.e. a pasta drink and eating options available at course is available, but many of the Borough Market where he had been other dishes could come from any living close by. It was important, as he modern British restaurant. Perfectly saw it, to combine the quality, competent cooking, but not sourcing and atmosphere of a market C remarkable. Perhaps that last sentence like Borough Market and combine it ta It promotes itself as serving ‘British will be the nail in the coffin for the in a retail deli/café type outlet where ingredients through an Italian lens.’ It Michelin star, but until we’ve tried it people could buy food to take away, or looks to be aiming for a Michelin star ourselves ‘couldn’t possibly comment’ eat and drink on site. Given that food of its own, but as a result is quite pricey, outlets in railway stations back in particularly with respect to the wine Luca is at 88 St John St, London EC1M 2009 were pretty dire the St Pancras list, and independent reviews have not 4EH. Tel: 020 3859 3000. Web: opening went extremely well and all been over-complimentary. Fay luca.restaurant. The bar is open seven days O’Brien comments that 25% of the Maschler, for example, writing in the all day from 12 noon, while the restaurant custom has been provided by people Evening Standard only gives it three is open for lunch and dinner, but closed on coming in specially to access what stars (out of five), but was impressed by Sunday evenings. Sourced Market has to offer. the décor, although obviously found Sourced Market has opened the restaurant menu perhaps over- New Sourced Market subsequent outlets in Marylebone and expensive, but does like the bar menu opens on Goswell Road Victoria, so the Barbican one makes four. options. Other reviewers concur with he fourth location for the “Our mission is to help our this rating with the bar menu Sourced Market independent customers discover delicious food and seemingly preferred over the restaurant Tfood and drink market has drink from independent producers. offering – although perhaps that is a opened on Goswell Road, in Visit us to browse our retail offer or function of the price differential. The collaboration with the Citadines hotel, stop for coffee or all-day drinks and emphasis appears to be on ‘Things to two minutes walk north from Barbican dining” states the company’s website – share. Small plates. Salads and Station and almost opposite the www.sourcedmarket.com sandwiches. Camparisoda and freshly Barbican’s newest block, Blake Tower, The new ‘Barbican’ market will shaken cocktails.’ The bar at Luca is a and John Trundle Court. The concept offer fantastic coffee, artisan bread, separate space, open for lunch with is both a shop and a café which is open bean to bar chocolate, craft beer, wine plates of ham, sandwiches and cakes, through the day from breakfast time to and a selection of great food that will and a menu of small plates at the evenings featuring food and drink take you from breakfast to lunch to dinnertime which can provide a less from independent suppliers with the light plates in the evening. All the costly and perhaps more convivial option to purchase and take-away, or to produce on offer is ethically and eating option. eat in on site. Dining in menus may be sustainably sourced from producers The Restaurant serves high quality viewed on the company’s website. such as Beavertown beers to Cobble ingredients from around the British Sourced Market Barbican offers a Lane cured meats and Crosstown Isles with a focus on pasta. Produce 10% discount to Barbican Association Doughnuts to Origin coffee. such as Shrimps from Morecambe Bay, members on production of their Grouse from Yorkshire, Langoustine Membership Card. Sourced Market Barbican is at 7-21 from Scotland and cheeses from across “We think the Barbican is Goswell Road, EC1M 7AH Sourced Market the country. It, says the restaurant’s own publicity, is food that observes the established traditions of Italian cooking, but breaks the rules a little. There is a reasonably decent selection of wines available by the glass – but note the small 125ml glass size which appears to be the only option. Wine by the bottle looks a little on the expensive side starting at £35 for the reds and £26 for a Sicilian white. The wine list appears to be wholly Italian apart from Champagnes.

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would like to thank everyone who Launch party well under visited. For more information on way at Golden Bee’s Smokehouse, to book a table, view uprated all-weather menus or see what animals we are rooftop terrace butchering for the blackboard go to www.smokehouseislington.co.uk.”

Rooftop al fresco drinking promotion – and DJs will play on the in Shoreditch terrace throughout the year. he editor was delighted to be Speaking about the launch, invited to the launch party for Director Billie Chandler says: “After Tan uprated roof terrace bar months of hard work and planning, I right next door to his old offices in am extremely proud to welcome all Singer Street, close by ‘Silicon customers old and new to our totally Roundabout’ and only a couple of transformed and unique roof terrace minutes walk from Old Street boasting both a new VIP area and underground station. mezzanine floor.” Thus, Shoreditch venue Golden The terrace launched to the public Bee has launched a new, split-level on April 13th with an Absolutely Bad Egg returned to a 7 day rooftop terrace, which will see its open- Reverb night, before Singer Street operation from Wednesday 12th April air space doubled in time for summer Sessions, Love United, and an Easter opening from 8am Monday to Friday making it an ideal spot for al fresco Garage Special featuring Kisstory’s for breakfast, brunch, lunch and drinks. The East London bar has long Neev took over the decks for the dinner. It also is open from 10am at been the destination for sun- following three nights respectively. the weekends serving the recently worshippers during the summer Guests will be able to enjoy the awarded ‘Best Bottomless Brunch’ by months, but will now become the only rooftop between 5pm and midnight TimeOut. venue in Shoreditch with a retractable from Tuesday to Saturday, with the The website notes also: “Keep an eye canopy, making the space usable downstairs venue keeping the party out for London’s first ‘Bottomless throughout the year. One needs to be moving until 3am. Happy hour runs Frunch’, launching late April. Check out able to negotiate quite a few steps and from 5 -7pm, Tues to Thursday, with 2 www.badegg.london for more details.” staircases to get to the rooftop terrace, for 1 cocktails and discounts on beer, but that shouldn’t be too much trouble wine and champagne. Afternoon tea is for the clientele at which the new bar becoming the rage is aimed. It may be more of a problem Golden Bee is located on Singer Street, irst it was breakfast, with a exiting if one has partaken of too many Shoreditch, EC1V 9DD, a few minutes’ number of high end restaurants of the excellent cocktails being served! walk from Old Street tube station. The roof Fopening up early to serve the first The terrace will alos feature a terrace closes at midnight. It is also closed meal of the day – now it seems to be luxurious VIP section and the new Sundays and Mondays, but open til late on afternoon tea which is becoming all custom-built, U-shaped bar where the other weekdays the rage in restaurants trying to fill guests can enjoy views across the what might have been dead time with London skyline. The new mezzanine City Point About Turn a profitable offering. We have area also has its own bar and can be or those who had noticed, the received a plethora of publicity exclusively hired on any night of the Bad Egg restaurant in City Point releases on specialist afternoon teas – week. And the space will become one Fhad become Little Smoke, many of which are getting to match a of the capital’s most impressive except at weekends when it reverted dinner outing in food volume and cinemas, too – as Golden Bee has to serving the Bad Egg very popular costs. In the last issue of Barbican Life confirmed the return of its popular bottomless brunches. However the we covered the Japanese afternoon tea rooftop cinema sessions, along with a Little Smoke concept didn’t last long at Jason Atherton’s Sosharu restaurant tie-in with Universal Pictures that will and the restaurant has reverted to near Farringdon Station and here are a allow it to screen brand new releases as being Bad Egg full time. As the Little few more recent offerings in easy range well as cult classics. Smoke website comments: “Our Little of the Barbican. Some of these noted Customers were invited to celebrate Smoke experiment has now ended may have been specialist seasonal tea the launch while enjoying one of six and has returned to its spiritual home promotions, but all offer afternoon teas new signature cocktails – many of of the Smokehouse blackboard in on a regular basis with occasional which will form part of the happy hour Islington. It’s been a lot of fun and we specials.

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section of the menu; finger sandwiches, French pastries and a twist on tradition with chocolate and almond scones with chocolate hazelnut spread, Devonshire clotted cream and seasonal jams. Cherry Blossom Afternoon afternoon tea offering. Executive chef Savoury items subtly featuring Tea at The Grand Café Dale Osborne and Head pastry chef Ji chocolate included roast beef on a n April, The Royal Exchange Sun Shin have updated the restaurant’s milk bun with granny smith compote, launched the Cherry Blossom contemporary British tea to include verjus and chocolate nibs and goats IAfternoon Tea, offering guests a delicious new savoury and sweet treats. cheese mouse on cereal toast with wonderful array of both savoury and Amongst the savoury items are a espelette coulis and bitter chocolate. sweet treats inspired by the finest Native lobster and roasted lobster Chocolate connoisseurs can delight Japanese cuisine, and all served in the mayonnaise brown bread finger with a selection of patisseries featuring opulent surroundings of The Grand Café. In honour of the beautiful cherry blossom that each year heralds the arrival of spring in Japan, Head Chef Piero Leone has perfectly incorporated vibrant Japanese flavours into dishes that also celebrate the British traditions of taking afternoon tea. To start, a selection of finger sandwiches feature flavours such as Miso egg and watercress and Cream cheese with sesame and ginger, while guests will also be able to enjoy brioche buns with Chicken sandwich, a Sautéed spinach and Innes a chocolate from Valrhona’s range and Hot smoked salmon and shiso goat’s cheese mini quiche and a such as chocolate tart with raspberry mayonnaise. To follow, a unique range Cannon & Cannon black pudding and and candied ginger made with of sweet treats will include Matcha sausage roll with Yorkshire chutney. Manjari (64%) and Jivara (40%) and green tea and strawberry trifle and Vanilla scones and white chocolate macaroon with matcha and orange Chocolate brownie with kumquats chip scones follow with squeezy tubes of confit featuring Ivoire (35%). and lavender, while traditional British homemade jam and honey toffee! You’ll scones will be served with clotted need to leave room to indulge in the cream and yuzu jam. sweet selection, such as a White Piero Leone has been greatly chocolate mousse with blood orange gel inspired by his extensive travels across and an almond macaroon, and Lemon Japan, also having been named winner curd with hazelnut sponge and meringue. of the Seven Samurai Chefs challenge, Afternoon tea is served every day and the Cherry Blossom Afternoon from 1pm. Enjoy the great views too. Tea at The Grand Café celebrates the Click here to view the full menu. perfect fusion of Japanese flavours and British traditions, all set within one of Price: Classic Afternoon Tea £45; London’s most magnificent landmarks, Champagne Afternoon Tea £58 or £69 The Royal Exchange. depending on Champagne chosen. To accompany the Easter Afternoon Address: Level 31 The Shard, 31 St. Thomas Tea, guests could choose Hot Price: £20 per person; Availability: Monday- Street, London, UK SE1 9RY, Reservations: Chocolate or from a selection of Rare Friday, 3-5.30pm; Address: Royal Exchange, 020 3011 1256 Teas all with delicate chocolate notes. London EC3V 3LR; Website: The Chocolate Afternoon Tea will be www.royalexchange-grandcafe.co.uk ; Chocolate Afternoon Tea served in the stunning Rotunda Email: [email protected]; at Ten Trinity Square Lounge at the heart of the hotel, Telephone: 020 7618 2480. his Easter, the recently opened available from 10th April to 23rd April, Four Seasons Hotel London at served daily from 3.00pm – 5.30pm. A British Afternoon Tea at TTen Trinity Square offered a Aqua Shard Chocolate Afternoon Tea using only Cost: £52 per person or £62 including a he 21st April marked National the finest Valrhona chocolate. glass of Delamotte Brut Champagne. Tea Day and Aqua Shard The indulgent menu was a Address: Four Seasons Hotel, 10 Trinity Tcelebrated the occasion by chocoholic’s dream come true, Square, London EC3N 4AJ. Telephone: 020 hitting the refresh button on its popular incorporating chocolate into each 3297 9200

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Simon Russell Beale in ith the luxury of The Tempest. longer daylight Photo by Topher hours and McGrillis warmer evenings, going out to Wenjoy our Summer to the full seems natural. And what could be easier than to venture just down the road to the wealth of experiences that await us all at the ? We start with a large dash of real stage alchemy. The Barbican’s continuing partnership with one of the world’s best companies, The Royal Shakespeare Company, brings us a Summer treat in the form of Over the Summer why not also production of The Tempest, the “The Tempest” starring Simon spot future theatrical talent by taking Barbican Theatre main stage Russell Beale. Real magic is created in the Guildhall School’s end-year welcomes another major company in before the audiences’ eyes in this, the musical production of “Crazy for You” the form of Landmark Productions perfect family show for this season. which runs in the Silk Street Theatre and Galway International Arts “The Tempest” is undoubtedly the from 4-12 July. In 1930s New York, Festival who bring us “Woyzeck in ideal introduction to Shakespeare for banker Bobby Child is desperate to Winter” from 13 to 16 September. young theatregoers and their families. leave behind his inherited career for A unique blending of two Running from 30 June until 18 life on the stage with the Zangler’s significant works, Büchner’s dramatic August, the show marks the return to Follies. Sent to foreclose a rundown masterpiece “Woyzeck” is interwoven the RSC of celebrated actor Simon theatre in Nevada, he enters a with songs from Schubert’s Russell Beale (as Prospero) after a 20- whirlwind of romance, heartbreak “Winterreise” to form a highly year absence, under the direction of and last chances which draws song distinctive music theatre production, Artistic Director Gregory Doran. and dance back to the forgotten the central roles played by Prospero waits, alone, on a distant town. Winner of the 1992 Tony mesmerising Irish performers Patrick island, exiled by his enemies. But this Award for Best Musical, this romantic O’Kane and Camille O’Sullivan. A is no ordinary man, and this is no musical comedy includes much-loved poor soldier earns extra money for his ordinary island. Prospero is a songs from the Gershwin songbook family through menial jobs and magician, able to control the very including I Got Rhythm and They participation in bizarre medical elements and bend nature to his will. Can’t Take That Away From Me. experiments. Brutalised by society When a sail appears on the horizon, Folllowing on from the RSC and consumed with jealousy, he is Woyzeck in Winter he reaches out across the ocean to the ship that carries the men who wronged him. Creating a vast magical storm he wrecks the ship and washes his enemies on the shore. When they wake they find themselves lost on a fantastical island where nothing is as it seems. In a unique partnership with Intel, the production extensively employs today’s most advanced technology in a bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s magical play, creating an unforgettable theatrical experience for Barbican audiences which will be a highlight of the theatrical year.

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driven to the far side of alienation The Ninagawa Theatre and despair – and finally to a Company’s Macbeth desperate, violent act. Exploiting the uncanny similarities between these two dark masterworks, Dublin-based director Conall Morrison draws on Schubert’s extraordinary music to illuminate the inner landscape of Woyzeck’s tortured mind. With the startling story set amid a terrain of broken pianos, vivid scenes flow seamlessly into songs, now translated into English, revealing their potent passion. The cast also includes Stephen Brennan, Rosaleen Linehan and Barry McGovern, outstanding actor-singers who have appeared previously at the Barbican. After the huge success of this her daughter and his current star, much-anticipated return of the Spring’s “Obsession” starring Jude breach his sanctum. In “Persona”, the internationally-celebrated Ninagawa Law, Ivo van Hove’s internationally- celebrated actress Elisabeth Vogler Company, presented by Thelma Holt, renowned Toneelgroep Amsterdam falls mute and retreats into silence. It’s who first introduced UK audiences to return to the Barbican Theatre from as though a short circuit has occurred, their work over 30 years ago. From 5 27 to 30 September to bring us ”After calling into question the roles she to 8 October the company present the Rehearsal/Persona” , a piece based must play. She is cared for in hospital their unique treatment of on two films by Ingmar Bergman, by nurse Alma who then accompanies Shakespeare’s ”Macbeth”. This where the two Bergman screenplays her to an island summerhouse in an epoch-making production is now are reimagined for the stage in a attempt to coax her into speaking reprised at Barbican to celebrate the double bill about the chaotic lives of again. Tension between the two work of the late Japanese director. theatre people, exposing the fine line builds. Ivo van Hove directs four Those of you who have seen Ninagawa’s work will need no inducement to come. Those of you After the Rehearsal. who have never experienced Photo Ninagawa’s style of theatre – what an © Jan Versweyveld experience you have in store! Faithful to the text’s depiction of honour and revenge, yet rich in symbolism, this staging of Shakespeare’s bloody tragedy blurs the divide between the sacred and secular. Masachika Ichimura and Yuko Tanaka, stars in Japan of stage and screen respectively, lead the cast in this revival which transposes the action to a 16th-century samurai world in war-torn Japan. Macbeth is performed in Japanese with English surtitles. At 5pm on 6 between art and reality, illness and actors from his Dutch ensemble on a October in the Pit, there is a free pre- normality. Placed together, they set that transforms from the sparse to show talk with UK producer Thelma create an intriguing cross-fertilisation the scenically breathtaking, in the Holt, RSC Artistic Director Gregory which comes to fruition on stage. tradition of Toneelgroep’s arresting Doran and Masachika Ichimura who In “After the Rehearsal”, for a designs. After the Rehearsal/Persona plays Macbeth discuss Yukio director, Hendrik Vogler, obsessed by is performed in Dutch with English Ninagawa’s adaptation. his work, rehearsals are like notes in surtitles. These performances Following its London run, Macbeth his diary, performances his conclude Toneelgroep Amsterdam’s plays at the Theatre Royal Plymouth autobiography. Everything is subject 2017 residency at the Barbican. (Friday 13-Saturday 14 October). to his control yet it soon becomes And I leave you with advance news With all this ahead, I hope that your apparent that life cannot be kept at of a heady banquet for all the senses. Summer has at least one visit to the bay when ex-lover Rachel, and Anna, The Barbican Theatre hosts the Barbican Centre in your diary!

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Jane Ahern of SDS Consultancy Ltd is Geoff Bamber, former hedge fund Chief Classes are split into two groups, 4-7 consultant trainer and coach with a Investment Officer and Ironman World year olds and 8-13 year olds although background in organisational change and Championship competitor. Digme there is some flexibility around this. The transition management. She and Alan Moorgate classes run early morning, younger group train on Mondays and Mackay of Haven Quercy Consultants lunchtime & early evening. Pricing is pay Wednesdays from 4-5pm and the older together offer the business sector a health- as you go with various block-booking ones on Tuesdays and Thursdays also check to prepare for the post-brexit market. discounts – check offers online from 4-5pm. [email protected] www.digmefitness.com To book a free trial class please email www.sdsconsultancy.co.uk Helen at [email protected] Digme, Moor Place, 1 Fore Street, London or call her on 07951 043682. Digme Fitness is now open in Moor EC2Y 5EJ Tel 0207 374 4771 Place. This is spin cycle High Intensity London Fight Factory, Old Street, 19 Ebenezer Interval Training (HIIT) using latest bike The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu team at London Street, N1 7LU & data capture technology - Keiser M3i. Fight Factory is looking for new recruits www.londonfightfactory.com Bike monitors are linked and class data to join its recently formed junior squad. display alternates with trail video on the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that Barbican Bootcamp. Now that it’s front-of-studio screen. There is always promotes the concept that a smaller summer come and join your neighbours someone at your level. And no matter person can defend themselves against a to exercise with top Personal Trainer how competitive you are or aren’t, when larger, stronger one by using leverage, Barbican Bootcamp the numbers show up you do start pushing tactical skills and techniques such as harder to exceed your data neighbour’s joint-locks to defeat their opponent on stats. Stephanie did the 45 minute the ground. It's a great sport to learn in Wednesday 12.30 class with Dan Little, itself, or for self-defence, and also helps Digme’s Head of Fitness, international students to improve their fitness levels, fitness presenter & dance choreographer. balance and co-ordination. Stephanie says “Spin is a fantastic Children are welcome to have a free cardio-respiratory workout - short, trial session and, after this, classes cost intense, maximum sweating (great for £10 each or £60 per month for 2 classes the skin) and gives an energy high that every week. If two siblings train then the lasts the day. If Spin is not your favorite cost is £100 per month for both. London Fight Factory exercise the screen graphics and Dan’s Wesley Petrie in the Thomas More skill keep the group energized and garden sunshine on Mondays and motivated – Dan is brilliant. I did enjoy Thursdays 9.15-10.15am. Meet in the the class and left wanting to come back undercover playground (whatever the and try harder.” Your personal workout weather). Only £7 per person. All data is emailed to you so you can track abilities welcome. Go at your own pace - performance and improvements. Staff you will see results with regular are friendly and the space is agreeable. attendance!! Contact Laura Davies for Digme launched in early 2016 by CEO more information 07747 364 723

to be working at my pace again. Stress in the City Meanwhile, being me has meant I have had many connections with people that I don’t think would have happened On The Couch With The Coach otherwise. Would a lady have chatted Resident Coach Michele Cohen takes things differently to me as I walked down the street in Cheapside and we walked along ast month I was one of the achieve. There’s nothing I like more laughing together? Would I have learnt unlucky people who had a strong than a challenge or to triumph and the words of wisdom from a lady on the Michele Cohen Lvirus, which meant I had pretty woohoo, watch out! This time it just train from Southampton to London? Photo by Ravi Juneja much zero energy that left me doing wasn’t going to happen. I turned down I recommend being and not just www.Headphoto.co.uk not very much for the month. What event after event and had to stop and doing. In fact, try not doing at all for a has luck got to do with it? listen to what my body was telling me. couple of days. Be you, that’s who we I been working without much of a The lesson I went through has taken are meant to be. break prior to this time, I was tired and me to a place where I started thinking I needed a rest. Getting a bug and being less about what can I accomplish, what To find out about personal life coaching confined to bed meant that when my can I do and moved me to: how am I sessions, contact Michele directly on 020 7628 energy started to return, I could only do going to be? 0887 or 07939 047 094 or email so much a day. Now I’m someone who This is an amazing journey. Yes, I’m [email protected] likes to get things done; I like to still getting things done and am happy www.clearcoachingandtraining.com.

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A BARBICAN FLAT RENOVATION With the Barbican residential complex having been built over 45 years ago, residents are increasingly looking at flat refurbishment and redesign. Here we look at the results achieved by an Islington-based architect in redesigning a one-bed type 20 flat in Thomas More House.

rchitect Ferhan Azman’s impressive Thomas More House one bedroom flat (type 20) renovation modernizes yet preserves Athe original Barbican designs. Reintroducing the L shaped living room divider in sumptuous cherry wood matches storage-hiding cherry kitchen/diner/hall divider panels and carries the theme through to the bedroom where further cherry storage creates a dressing area. The new kitchen, including rubber flooring, is sympathetic to the original, as is the updated bathroom and WC. Fitted carpet with a bold stripe design chosen generation award index for best characteristic of a good architect but by the architects continues in all rooms practices; designs for Alexander you must also be able to build and completing the understated yet rich McQueen’s flagship store; V&A’s administrate your design – successfully style of the renovation. Vivienne Westwood and Barbican’s pulling together construction information, Ferhan Azman creates spaces “that Communicate exhibition designs; Royal planning, regulations, client brief, are designed to reflect the specific brief Institute of British Architects café – budget. Film-maker Philip Noyce says of the client and the context of the described by RIBA Journal’s former “Ferhan doesn’t give up until it’s right, building rather than following trends”. Editor Amanda Baillieu as “not simply her clear-minded creativity is a joy”. Her practice has a notable award- an elegant transformation of the space, Living locally in Islington Ferhan has winning reputation for diverse but is also on time and on budget”. worked on many local residential residential and retail projects in Graduating in architecture Ferhan projects including her own grade II addition to furniture design. Highlights moved to London in 1988 and set up listed Islington flat. include Civic Trust Award for the her own practice in 1993. In a 2014 ‘concrete house’ in north London; Architects Journal interview she said To see more of Azman Architects’ work Architecture Foundation’s 2007 next ability to design is a defining please see www.azmanarchitects.com

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OENOPHILIA Adam Jefford tries white Burgundies and red Bordeaux from three local non-supermarket wine suppliers

Davys White Burgundy hen we lived in Ben Next, the reds. The City Boot produced Jonson House, I used to another house brand: Davy's Claret Bordeaux pass the City Boot wine 2012 (13.5% vol) at £10.95. Like most red bar (part of the Davy's Bordeaux, this could do with decanting for half wine chain) at its old site an hour to an hour, and goes best with food. It Wnear , on the way home from may not receive such treatment in a wine bar work. Sometimes I popped in for an emergency setting if opened for immediate action. This bottle of wine. I only noticed its new location - example is very dry and tannic, with darker on the Bastion High Walk, off – treacly prune-like red fruits. A quite austere wine recently. It got me thinking about the local non- on it's own, more mellow after air, and better supermarket places around the estate where one with food. might just pop in for the odd bottle. Wine Shop suggested Chateau Bois Pertuis My mission for this edition of Barbican Life 2014 (14% vol) at £11.99 This has an aroma of was to ask three local wine vendors to each peppery , and then delivers a strong, dark and peppery fruit taste. There’s something dry Duc de Belmont Coteaux recommend a white Burgundy and a red Bourguignons Chardonnay Bordeaux for around £15. I approached City and spicy at the end that made me think of Boot, Nicolas at Cowcross Street and the Wine leather, or even tobacco notes. But in a good Shop on Goswell Road. way. First, the whites. The City Boot provided Nicolas pointed to their Chateau Latour Davy's own label White Burgundy 2015 (13% Camblanes 2012 (13% vol), slightly over budget vol) at £11.95. This is a bold, bright and tangy- at £16.10. It gives a good aroma of woody spice fruit style of wine, at the more minerally than with some jammy fruitiness in there as well. buttery end of white burgundies, with a buzzy There’s progression in the mouth, from a velvety nettle-sting finish at the back of the tongue, as blackcurrant boiled-sweet taste, through to a if you can really taste the extra 0.5% alcohol smooth, dry finish. content compared to the other two. A wine that In conclusion, and from this small sample, the would stand up to some strong flavoured food City Boot wines are robust, simple, good enough such as mild to medium spiced fish and chicken, examples of their types. Nicolas gives us the or even blue cheeses. more sophisticated and well-structured wines, 2014 Chateau Bois Pertuis Wine Shop came up with a Bourgogne Cote and Wine Shop holds up an honourable middle available from The Wine Chalonnaise Buissonier 2013 (12.5% vol) at with good quality standards. Overall, it may be a Shop £14.99. This gives a pleasant, green, sappy, little unfair to compare the City Boot at this dandelion impression on the nose, and a taste price level with the two Off Licences, as they are more of a balance between the sharper mineral different types of business. Both Nicolas and and softer buttery taste of the chardonnay grape. Wine Shop have a greater range including A nice fruit flavour, and it rounds out becoming several examples of these wines under £15. more mellow with air. That said, I can still imagine popping in to the Nicolas recommended Duc De Belmont 2015 City Boot to grab something for drinking at (12.5 % vol) at £14.50. This gives the home. And, of course, you can stop there for a smoothest, most structured taste experience of drink, and something to eat, which is quite a the three whites, progressing from some mineral different proposition to the wine shops. tang, through a rounded, full, middle fruit flavour, to a lingering citrus finish, a touch of orange through to lime. Very nice indeed.

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INSIGHTExhibition Review Kate West’s quarterly roundup of what’s on display at local galleries and museums

Barbican Centre Barbican Centre Admission: £14.50 / Concessions £12 / Into the Unknown: Into the Unknown: A Journey through Under 5s Free A Journey through Science Fiction Open: Sunday–Wednesday 10am–8pm Science Fiction, Magazine Until 1st September Thursday–Friday 10am–10pm cover, Amazing Stories Bank Holiday 12pm–8pm (April 1926) #1 ver the summer of 2017, a major Agence Martienne, festival-style Science Fiction Barbican Centre Courtesy coll. Maison Oexhibition will take place across Silk Street EC2 d'Ailleurs / Agence the Barbican Centre; in the galleries, the Martienne foyers, the cinemas, the concert and Barbican Art Gallery theatre venues and onto the Sculpture Trajal Harrell: Hoochie Koochie Court for the Barbican’s first outdoor 20th July to 13th August cinema. Into the Unknown is an exploration of one of the world’s most- or a few weeks in July and August loved genres and the exhibition will the Barbican Art Gallery presents encompass literature, contemporary art, Fthe first ever performance film, music, comic books and video games to gain a new exhibition of the work of New York-based choreographer perspective on Science Fiction. and dancer Trajal Harrell. The Curve gallery will house the backbone of the The gallery will open for four days a week for the duration exhibition. On show will be an impressive array of sci-fi of the exhibition. Each day a number of dancers, sometimes objects, books, movie props, comics and artworks. including Harrell himself, will perform an ever-changing The original spacesuits worn by John Hurt in Alien and selection of Harrell’s works. Along with the choreographed Leonard Nimoy as Spock in Star Trek will be on display, live performances, the exhibition will include film alongside original Darth Vader and Stormtrooper helmets projections and stage installations with visitors free to from Star Wars ™. A cabinet of curiosities will contain navigate their route around the performance space. original manuscripts and drawings from Jules Vernes and Trajal Harrell, who recently completed a two year residency original models and props from films including Godzilla and at New York’s MoMA, is noted for his experiments with Jurassic Park. different dance forms from around the world, both modern The architectural plans and designs from Ben Wheatley’s and historical. The central work of this exhibition is Harrell’s recent film High Rise will be on show alongside film and most recent piece entitled Caen Amour (2016), inspired by television clips including 28 Days Later, Brazil, Dark City, the provocative hoochie koochie shows which originated in Metropolis and The Prisoner. America in the late 19th century. In Harrell’s hands the The main Silk Street entrance to the Centre will be hoochie koochie dance gets a contemporary overhaul with taken over by a video installation from the award-winning the boundaries blurred between dancers and viewers. TV series Black Mirror. This new commission will be Other works performed in this exhibition demonstrate displayed across multiple screens along the main entrance Harrell’s interest in Japanese butoh dance, classical Greek hall, creating an immersive introduction to the exhibition. dance, postmodern dance, erotic dance and voguing. Often The exhibition will be accompanied by a programme of Harrell combines both traditional and modern dance forms talks, debates, concerts and screenings, to be held around with his trademark fashion catwalk movements. the Centre. Penguin Classics, in partnership with the Expect dramatic choreography from different cultures and Barbican, are putting on a series of book club events to different centuries that incorporates unusual props including discuss some of Science Fiction’s most influential and piano stools and a fish pond, music that spans the genres popular works including Burgess’ A Clockwork Orange and from classical to pop and you can definitely expect some Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty Four. Open to all, readers will be nudity and explicit material. invited to discuss and debate the works with journalists, writers and academics. Admission: £12.50 / Concessions £10 / Under 14s Free A season of Sci-fi Sunday films will be screened in the Open: Every Thursday to Sunday Barbican cinemas over the summer, including the classic of 20 – 23 July; 27 – 30 July; 3 – 6 Aug; 10 – 13 Aug 2017 Eastern Bloc cinema Ikarie XB-1 and the iconic Soylent Thursday & Friday: 2pm – 9pm Green. And the first Barbican Outdoor Cinema will take Saturday & Sunday: 12pm – 6pm place on the estate’s Sculpture Court, with a specially Gallery is closed Monday to Wednesday curated Science Fiction movie programme over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Films include 2001: A Space Barbican Art Gallery Odyssey, Tron and Gravity. Level 3, Barbican Centre EC2

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Tate Modern Alberto Giacometti - Alberto Giacometti Man Pointing 1947 Until 10th September Bronze 178 x 95 x 52 cm ith this new exhibition at Tate Modern, Swiss Tate, Purchased 1949 artist Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966) gets his © Alberto Giacometti Wfirst major UK exhibition for 20 years. The Estate, ACS/DACS, celebrated sculptor and painter, famed for his distinctive 2017 elongated and attenuated figures, is one of the great artists of the 20th century and this huge retrospective brings together over 250 of Giacometti’s works. The unprecedented access the Tate’s curators have gained to the collection of the Fondation Alberto et Annette Giacometti in Paris makes this show an outstanding chance to see not only a comprehensive survey of the artist’s oeuvre in sculpture, painting and drawing but also to see some Giacometti works never exhibited before. The exhibition charts five decades of Giacometti’s career. From his early move from his native Switzerland to Paris, which sparked an interest first with Cubism in the 1920s and then with Surrealism in the 30s, and onwards into the late 30s, when experiments with scale and perspective saw him producing works like the aptly-named Very Small Figurine (c.1937-9). Giacometti left Paris for Geneva in 1941 and it was not Women of Venice group - created for the 1956 Venice until his return to Paris after the end of WWII that Biennale, these important plaster works are brought together Giacometti began creating his famous elongated figures. here for the very first time since their creation over sixty These spindly-limbed human figures with their distinctive years ago. textured surface have become some of the most instantly recognisable works of sculpture in the history of art. Admission: £18.50/ Concessions £16.50 Whilst Giacometti is rightly celebrated for his bronze Open: Daily 10am – 6pm figures such as Man Pointing (1947), this Tate exhibition and until 10pm on Friday & Saturday does a great job of repositioning Giacometti as a master of works in plaster and clay. A large number of his plaster Tate Modern works, which rarely travel due to their fragility, are being Eyal Ofer Galleries shown for the first time in this exhibition. Perhaps the most Bankside exciting of these plaster visitors are Giacometti’s acclaimed London SE1 What’s On Summer 2017

British Museum Museum of London Sir John Soane’s Museum Hokusai: beyond the Great Wave The City is Ours Lincoln’s Inn Fields Until 13th August Opens 14th July Marc Quinn: Drawn from Life Until 23rd September Barbican Art Gallery Museum of London Docklands The Japanese House: Architecture and Life Tunnel: The Archaeology of Crossrail Tate Modern after 1945 Until 3rd September Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Until 25th June Power National Gallery Opens 12th July Geffrye Museum Giovanni da Rimini: A 14th-Century Home Thoughts: Stories of Living in Masterpiece Unveiled Gallery London Until 8th October ISelf Collection: Self-Portrait as the Billy Until 7th January 2018 Goat National Portrait Gallery Until 20th August Guildhall Art Gallery The Encounter: Drawings from Leonardo to Echoes Across the Century Rembrandt White Cube Bermondsey Until 16th July Opens 13th July Dreamers Awake Opens 28th June

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LEGAL MATTERS

Don’t let late-paying debtors drag you down

ealing with debts owed easiest options available to you is to level of debt required to take action. to you can be a difficult serve a statutory demand on your Various papers are filed at court, the and sensitive task, often debtor. This involves completing a debtor has the opportunity to being intertwined with form including details of your debt respond and there can be various important business or and arranging for it to be personally court hearings, before an order is Dpersonal relationships. given to your debtor. They will then made. If an order is made, a receiver But late-paying debtors can drag have 21 days to pay you or to reach or liquidator will be appointed to you into debt or financial difficulties an agreement to pay. If they do not collect in the debtor’s assets and to and so this is not a problem that do so, you can then start court account to all creditors. If you are should be ignored. It would be grossly proceedings to make your debtor considering taking insolvency action, unjust for you or your business to bankrupt (if an individual) or go into it would be worth seeking specialist become insolvent or, in turn, to result liquidation (if a company). This legal advice, as the procedures in your being unable to pay your own would have a significant adverse involved can be complex. debts (and thereby spiralling the impact on the debtor’s ability to get Another option available to you problem) as a consequence of credit in future. Receiving a statutory to recover your debt, is to make a someone else failing to pay you. demand can therefore often focus the claim through the County Courts. The starting point is always to debtor’s attention and put pressure The court process involves lodging a make informal approaches to try and on them to pay. It should be noted claim, the debtor is given the recover your debt and to make an that this procedure should only be opportunity to defend the claim, and assessment of whether your debtor used if the debt is at least £5,000 and if they do not do so, a Judgment may does in fact have the ability to pay. If the basis of the debt is not disputed. be obtained. Alternatively, if a such approaches prove unfruitful and If the statutory demand does not Defence is served, the court will then you believe the debtor can pay but lead to a resolution and payment usually fix a timetable for each party won’t, there are a variety of strategies being made, the next step could be to prepare their evidence, following and options to take legal action, to start insolvency proceedings and which the judge will decide if the potentially available to you. These apply for the debtor’s bankruptcy/ claim is valid. Later, various steps may include statutory demands, liquidation. The processes for can be taken through the court pursuing insolvency or court action. businesses and individuals vary as do process to try and enforce any One of the first and perhaps the court fees and the minimum judgment and recover the debt. Again, it is often worthwhile seeking specialist legal advice. You can then ensure that your case is put forward in the strongest possible terms, your evidence properly substantiates your claims and you can navigate the Giving City residents a helping hand court processes successfully. There are also many tactical procedural steps Based on Aldersgate Street, just a short walk from the Barbican, Carter Lemon Camerons LLP which can be taken advantage of. has experience advising City of London residents on a variety of legal issues. Court action can be expensive, We offer a full range of legal services, including: but if you win and the debt exceeds š Wills, trusts and probate £10,000, it is likely that an order will š Property advice / buying / selling and lease extensions be made that your debtor should š SME advice to directors and shareholders contribute a significant proportion of š Dispute resolution and civil litigation your costs. š Employment advice to both employers and employees š Charities For cost-effective advice on recovery of Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] debts – both small and large - please Alternatively call 020 7406 1000 for more information. contact Lisa Ginesi at Carter Lemon Camerons LLP at www.cartercamerons.com [email protected] or on 020 7406 1000.

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DÉCOR AND DESIGN by Michele Haynes ARE YOU AN AFICIONADO OF CURTAINS OR BLINDS?

am often asked which is the most enjoy the light by pulling down the top These particular blinds come in a popular and suits the Barbican half of the blind. myriad of colours ranging from hot and Iapartments. n Hand pulled or electronic there are spicy reds to heathery purples, silvers, golds Personally I love blinds for their types to suit all budgets. and finally down to soft sandy creams. functionality and curtains for their cosiness; Variations in colour for all the blind There are different finishes such as so you can probably already guess which types. hammered, frosted, matt or polished. window treatments I have and in which n Painted blinds look more contemporary Which can definitely add a subtle yet rooms…... n Natural wooden blinds are slightly more contemporary twist to your window traditional. treatments. Blue Linens by Designers The range of blinds in terms of colours and Guild finishes has come a long way and I make up and install all of the above options, but here is a little information you may find useful. The blinds below come in different widths, thicknesses, colours and finishes. Range of Tape colours - Aluminium Photographs by Many of my clients who like contemporary Haynes Interiors homes prefer these metallic blinds as much as I do. Most of us here in the Barbican Tapes crave more space and I think these Once you have chosen your blinds, then aluminium blinds do the trick saving you add a little interest into your room scheme space, yet act as a lovely counterpoint to by choosing a contrasting tape on your the teak frames. They are also lighter than natural wood or painted wooden blinds. the wooden ones and can come in a range These run vertically (down) the blinds. of strips as shown in the image below. Electrical Options Blinds - v - Curtains Don’t forget to enquire about the electrical ooden, aluminium, painted options as these are now very affordable. and roller blinds, electronic or Whand pulled; and curtains, Metal profiles and headings natural linens, silks, (bespoke patterns via are available in a few different coloured digital printing), there are just too many metals, to keep that streamlined options to be able cover in this article, so contemporary sleek look. Aluminium slats this month, I will focus on blinds in the main and curtains another time. If you would like to have some curtains or blinds made up then I think that blinds generally suit city properties. They work particularly well in contact Haynes Interiors and quote: BARBWINDOWS before the end of lounge and study areas, as they are great for August to obtain a 5% discount (on the making up element). filtering out some of the light (for example Haynes Interiors offers a FREE initial site visit to Barbican Residents, to – when you are working on your laptop, yet discuss your requirements. We can provide blind and curtain samples, or assist still want to look up and enjoy the views). you to find the right fabrics. Then They are also ideal for small modern make-up and install them for you. spaces as they don’t take up much room on We offer friendly advice, so if you either side of the window frame and unlike have any questions, please contact Michele Haynes curtains, blinds don’t encroach on the floor. Michele Haynes on 07984 884408 n Blinds come in various slat widths, or email: thicknesses, colours and finishes. [email protected] n Bottom up blinds (a reverse on the or via the website on traditional blind) are great for windows that are at street level. In this instance www.haynesinteriors.co.uk. people can’t see in, and you can still

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Here is what a recent resident had to say major exhibitions currently on view that about our service: are worth your time. Download the ArtRabbit app for Haynes Interiors provided an excellent Blind more: http://artrabb.it/2hCnwo3 Service for my Barbican (City) Apartment. Michele Haynes was incredibly quick and Into the Unknown - A efficient; she measured up, provided various Journey Through Science Fiction at the Barbican blind options i.e. colours and materials such as Wooden painted finishes Into the Unknown brings together metallic and wood for me to choose from, artists, designers, filmmakers, SFX More of a traditionalist? and once I had decided upon a set of silver Then consider natural wooden blinds. specialists, musicians and writers all testing Prototype for a venetian blinds, had these made up. A mid ground, which not so many people the boundaries of reality through some of Nonfunctional Satellite I had an accident and was hospitalised when are aware of are these gorgeous wooden the most experimental works of all time. (Design 4; Build 4), 2013, the blinds were delivered. Michele took over painted blinds, which come in a limited Curated by Swiss historian and writer Mixed media, Installation range of colours, but these greys, greens, completely and had them fitted perfectly while Patrick Gyger, this festival-style exhibition view, Courtesy of Trevor taupe’s and sand colours would also work I was away, liaising effectively with my family explores the classic narratives of Science Paglen Studio incredibly well. to get and return keys. Fiction and presents them from a new, For the bedroom I would usually suggest It was a pleasure to deal with someone so global perspective. curtains. Consider fitting a double pole pleasant, professional and reliable. I would with a soft coloured sheer on the back rail highly recommend her services. Perfume: A Sensory and a heavier more solid coloured silk, Mary Hickman December 2016 Journey Through linen or patterned fabric on the front rail, Contemporary Scent at so that during the day you still have some Where to go, what to see in Somerset House privacy as the sheer softly filters the London this summer? Perfume features a multi- sunlight, then use a heavier curtain fabric, ould you like to squeeze more sensory exhibition featuring inter lined on the front, to block out the art into your daily life? London ten extraordinary perfumes and their (c) Kim Keever, Courtesy light for a good night’s sleep. Curtains just Whas an enormous variety of pioneering creators, who have radically Waterhouse & Dodd add that extra element of softness and contemporary art on offer. To help you changed our perceptions of fragrance over make a room more tranquil and cosy. navigate the busy scene, we've picked two the last 20 years.

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Barbican to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Points Barbican Salvage Store o help reduce air pollution there is expected that the first spaces with update is a major drive in London to EV charging points will be available ohn Vercoutre, carpenter, interior Tphase out internal combustion for residents to use later this summer, restorer and builder has joined the engine driven vehicle in favour of non- following approval from the Jdedicated team of volunteers running and less-polluting vehicles. The Residents' Consultation Committee the Barbican Salvage Store. John recently Barbican will be doing its best to and then the Barbican Residents' moved into the Barbican because of his contribute and a working party has Committee in June. Some interest in the history, design and sense of been set up to debate the installation of reallocation of parking spaces may be community. His Mountjoy flat it was 99% suitable charging points in the necessary. original but did need a bit of repair - Barbican’s car parks. Working party Currently it is estimated that about which he is currently doing. Luckily parts group member, Sarah Hudson, fills us in half a dozen all-electric vehicles needed had been donated to the Salvage on what decisions are being made: regularly use the Barbican car parks. Store over the years. Part of the Low Emission During the next few months the Twenty years ago John bought a Neighbourhood (LEN) funding from BEO will be carrying out a survey to five storey Georgian house in the Mayor's Air Quality Fund establish residents' current needs for Shoreditch High Street that had (MAQF) - Funding is £990,000 from EV charging points; whether been derelict since 1941. In the GLA and £1 million match funding residents intend to acquire all electric 1800’s it was GEO Andrews from the City over 2 and a half years - or hybrid vehicles in the near future, clockmakers. Renaming it “It’s time has been allocated to installing EV and their views on communal versus for Tea” he carefully restored it to be charging points in Barbican resident dedicated charging bays. his home, private hire venue and car parks. Five car parks have been As part of the pilot project, Zip period drama location regularly used identified as the most suitable for the Car, which already has four bays in by the BBC and ITV. pilot project, namely Thomas More, Barbican car parks will be offering all John is available to work on Cromwell Tower (02 Level), electric and hybrid car share options. Barbican flat restoration projects for Willoughby House (01 Level) The City is also looking at options friends and neighbours. To get in Bunyan Court and Breton House. The for installing rapid on-street EV touch call 07540 227 148 or email: first step to upgrade the power charging for the new zero emission [email protected] distribution to these car parks to capable taxis that are being rolled If you have original Barbican support EV charging has been out later this year. fixtures and fittings in good completed. A more detailed look at EVs is condition please contact John to A pilot project will be planned for a future issue of Barbican donate them to the Salvage Store. implemented over the next few Life. months. The RCC working party has City of London Police evaluated eight charging options on Museum the basis of cost, durability, and Summer Fayre he City of London Police speed of charging his year’s Charterhouse Museum is a brand new The two options that have been Square Summer Fayre, will be Tmuseum, located next to the assessed as being most suitable for held on July now that Guildhall Library, that brings the e T Crossrail has vacated the history and stories of this unique Punch & Judy at last b the estate car parks are: n wall-mounted daisy chain up to 22 construction site which had closed police force to life. year’s Summer Fayre kW; it can charge up to four the square for access. vehicles at a time within 1 - 2 The Fayre will be a day of hours, and festivities and merriment for all the n wall-mounted tethered cable up to family, featuring stalls, food & drink, 7 kW that takes 3 to 4 hours to maypole, books, silent auction, charge. Punch & Judy, Morris dancers, The next step is to obtain bouncy castles, tombola, cakes and competitive quotes for the Museum of London activities. installation and maintenance of The Fayre takes place in the these two options. historic Charterhouse Square, The car parks will have dedicated car beginning at 12 noon and finishing parking spaces for electric vehicles. It at 4:30. Admission is free.

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During your visit you will encounter events and personalities from the police’s history. Witness Catherine Eddowes, the only victim of Jack the Ripper murdered within the City of London, spending her last hours in a Daph prison cell for drunkenness. Find out more about her story, and what happened after she © was found. You can also learn about the Houndsditch Murders, where three officers were killed by a gang of Latvian revolutionaries YOUR BARBICAN when investigating a burglary. This led to the infamous . LAUNDERETTE On your journey through the museum you will have the chance to see some of the police’s most unusual objects and images. IS AT You can get close to bombs, home made by 1 WHITE LYON COURT Suffragettes. Photographs of bomb damage in the City are projected onto the Scene from A Florentine Tragedy walls. Did you know the City Police still OPPOSITE THE hold the Olympic record for the Tug of War weeks opera festival Opera In The City is YMCA BUILDING event? The Olympic Gold Medal is on display. curated by Time Zone Theatre Ltd and their And if you want to get more involved, take a artistic director Pamela Schermann, and will ‘super-recogniser’ test to see if you can identify present a range of operatic works including OPEN FROM a criminal and try on a police hat. innovative takes on well-known operas as well as rarely performed, forgotten masterpieces. 7.30am - 9.30pm One of the highlights of the festival is the project “Fin de Siècle“ which presents works 7 DAYS OF THE WEEK composed around 1900. This series is spearheaded by Time Zone Theatre’s acclaimed production of Nikolai Rimsky- YOUR WASHING IS Korsakov’s opera Mozart & Salieri, which premiered in 2016 and will finish its PROCESSED IN England and Denmark Tour with their final SOFT WATER three performances in London at the Bridewell Theatre, and also includes new productions of A Florentine Tragedy by EFFICIENT DRYERS Alexander Zemlinsky and Zanetto by Pietro ARE HERE Mascagni. Opera in the City runs from 1st – 12th August 2017 at the Bridewell Theatre (14 FOR YOUR Bride Lane, , London EC4Y 8EQ) CONVENIENCE The full programme is available at www.opera-in-the-city.com

SOAP IS HERE AS WELL Along with the Museum, there is an Summer in the City exciting and varied programme of he City of London is the venue for accompanying talks and events. Check the all kinds of events, talks and SERVICE WASHING website for the latest events. Tactivities year round, most of which IS AVAILABLE The City of London Police Museum has are free of charge to attend. Some of these, been generously funded by a grant from the which will be taking place over the summer Heritage Lottery Fund. months are set out below. For a full listing, FROM 7.30am - 1pm Free entry. Contact details: updates and more check out the City of cityoflondon.police.uk/museum, London website – www.cityoflondon.gov.uk 020 7332 1868 and click on the ‘Things to do’ dropdown tag. MONDAY to SATURDAY Featured Event: Opera in The City Festival 27 July – 31 October 2017 his summer, the Bridewell Theatre City-wide events, many free of charge ASK FOR PAM in the heart of the City of London The Romans are Coming… Twill become the home of new and Celebrating the Roman foundations of innovative opera productions. The two- the City of London, Londinium will unearth

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some of the City’s long lost stories Panos Nicolaou who previously ran and its deepest buried secrets. Crosseyes opticians at the same Featuring new arts commissions from location. Cult Vision stocks a Boy Blue Entertainment and curated selection of cult eyewear Wiretapper, the much anticipated brands at complete prices - the store opening of the London Mithraeum, a offers eyewear with a focus on first- new play on the warrior queen, class design and craftsmanship Boudica, at Shakespeare’s Globe, and together with the best quality lenses Gladiator Games on the site of and personal service. To contact: London’s amphitheatre, Londinium [email protected] Tel: 0207 251 1268 promises to uncover the Romans or read more at www.cultvision.com hidden in our basements. The season Cult Vision curates an exclusive will collection of cult eyewear brands; also feature a wide variety of events, original frame designs, made from including exhibitions, walks, talks, the best quality materials and the tours and lectures, all in the place finest craftsmanship and prices are where London began. completely transparent and very Look out for further details from competitive. mid-June, sign up to the mailing list It provides friendly and relaxed to keep up to date. professional services; eye tests, eye http://eepurl.com/cL4nfL health consultations, contact lens Dates and venues for other consultations and what it reckons are selected City events from mid-June the best spectacle and contact lenses and beyond are set out below: on the market.

Guildhall Yard Lunch Market City Matters 22 June 2017, 20 July, 12noon – ity Matters, the City of 2.30pm. Guildhall Yard, EC2V 5AE London's hyperlocal Ccommunity newspaper, is Great Parchment Book on rare now being delivered to homes in the display until 10 August 2017, Mon – Sat 10am 5pm, Sun 12-4pm. FREE ADMISSION

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Books and Publishing in the City until 31 August 2017, Mon-Fri 9.30am- 5pm; Wed until 7.30pm. Open alternate Saturdays. FREE Guildhall Library, Aldermanbury EC2V 7HH BUSINESS NEWS Cult Vision on Goswell Road ew opticians, Cult Vision opened at 14 Goswell Road Non 22nd May in the parade of shops under the ’s Crescent House. It is the latest venture of local optician

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to hear from locals about how City has advertised in every issue since we Matters can better cater to readers. started the magazine 14 years ago. "We have spent the last nine or so Maureen comments that she fully months establishing ourselves in the understand the complexities of Square Mile but we are always working within the Barbican and looking to improve as a brand and as over the years has become an expert a service," he said. "Please do get in in dressing (for want of a better word) touch with any comments or stories windows within this unique that matter to you and we'll do our development, there isn’t a tower, house, best to bring them into the spotlight." crescent or mews she hasn’t worked in. She says she thoroughly enjoys the Barbican specialist for interactions she has with her curtains and blinds Barbican clients and over the years enzil Interiors was one of the many of them have become friends. Barbican, although so far Brandon first companies to advertise As a company, Denzil Interiors Mews appears to be a city Matters- Din the Barbican’s magazine. offers a very personalised service. free zone! Owner Maureen Regan originally The commitment to service and The title launched in September had a retail shop on Old Street and customer satisfaction is paramount – 2016 with the aims of filling a gap in later moved to Whitecross Street clients often say Denzil goes above the local media landscape and giving before moving to the current and beyond to help them achieve a voice to residents while holding the premises in East Finchley. It was her their vision. It is committed to giving authority to account. late husband who saw the unique a 100% to each and every project. Two new features, namely the opportunities within the Barbican, Although Maureen will still be Barbican Bugle and the Golden Lane and when the Barbican Resident involved her children have now Gazette, have been added to the magazine was first established he decided to join her in the business so newspaper's roster, and are written by encouraged her to place an it will now be a truly family affair. residents from each estate. advertisement. This was subsequently You can contact Maureen at Denzil Editor Tom Oxtoby is always keen continued in Barbican Life and Denzil Interiors on 0208 458 4143 PAGE 53 SUMMER 17_proof 30/05/2017 12:34 Page 1

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A View from St Giles

open to those who have held some Succession musings clerical office appertaining to courtly matters, been preacher to the royal beefeaters and curator of theological Barchester Towers Chapter 1 ‘Who will be It is of no significance at that the manuscripts in the Ecclesiastical Courts. the new Bishop?’ CNC operates from The Wash House at Watch out for those without great “In the latter days of July in the year Lambeth Palace. Better the mental powers, (which rules out the Katharine Rumens 1850 something, a most important Archbishops’ Advisers be found in the collective leadership of the Sunday Rector, St Giles’ question was for ten days hourly asked in wash house than the dog house. As we Club) or even much capacity for the cathedral city of Barchester, and gather from Wikipedia the process is business. This could be our wo/man. answered every hour in various ways – more ‘rinse and hold’ than ‘fast spin’ – There was a local consultation: a Who was to be the new Bishop?” which would at least get things done roomful mainly of men with a just quickly, but doesn’t suit liberal-thinking handful of women. I was taught early on, Londin Town Chapter 1 ‘Who will be the woollies. in the days when we had female priests new Bishop?’ The commission meets several times from New Zealand coming over to coach Parish clergy do not always have a hot in secret – although it won’t be that us in surviving male meetings, “Ensure a line to the Holy Spirit and/or the Crown secret if they are spotted turning up at woman’s voice is heard right at the Nominations Commission and, unlike the Wash House without a laundry bag beginning – ask for a window to be some, I haven’t a clue. If we are looking or a fistful of change for the machines. opened – in that way it’s not just the for various helpful suggestions to satisfy The commission then forwards two men who speak.” I got an early question the hourly questions, how about Teresa names to the prime minister, who in – about process - not ventilation, and May (a vicar’s daughter and used to chooses one of them, and it’s long live we were off. They were careful to begin public speaking) or George Osborne +Londin x 133. with, very gender-neutral, then they (likes the challenge of a change of high- This is, of course, where Trollop forgot and kept on about qualities ‘he’ profile occupation) or a bunch of thinks it could go wrong. When the should have so we upped and added ‘or children from the Sunday Club who are telegram arrived the prime minister “was she’, as you do. always happy to speak up on any subject. sitting easily in a lounging chair, Mindful that +Londin is quite a Then it becomes a game of conning over a Newmarket list, and by profile position, I was bewildered by the Shakespearian aristocrats. How about his elbow on the table was lying open an belief that that the new bishop should my brother Gloucester? Exeter? What ho uncut French novel on which he as be ‘winsome’. To me this suggests Mabel York! Hasten Buckingham! The brothers engaged. He opened the message and Lucie Attwell’s chubby, cute toddlers roll in from stage left and right all sent it off again on its journey. Thus dimpling prettily with finger in mouth ermine and goatee beards. (Sisters were terminated our unfortunate friend’s and inwardly-pointing feet. Winsome absent in those days). chance of possession the glories of the dimples or not, several thought the next We know that Proudie was a “useful” bishopric.” bishop should be big on SIN and one clergyman. These days, that old high Let’s hope that when the earnest young man read us a long bible and dry church of the establishment commissioner’s envelope thuds onto the passage from his phone about SIN. requires more of its bishops than mere mat at No 10 the prime minister is not Unwisely, he then expressed the view usefulness and less of all-out manliness. having a flutter, making apricot jam, or that the next bishop (when not busy The process is beautifully described on up to his eyes in the ironing. stamping out SIN) should teach and Wikipedia. “The appointment of The names of many divines were train men. He was asked if he really Church of England diocesan bishops given in the papers as that of the bishop meant men. Yes, he did. Naturally this follows a somewhat convoluted process, elect including, “a great London set the women clergy off again – all reflecting the church's traditional preacher of austere doctrines and an three of us. tendency towards compromise and ad eminent naturalist, a gentleman most Somewhere a Mr Slope is packing hoc solutions, traditional ambiguity completely versed in the knowledge of and a Proudie – or two - (Mr and Mr, or between hierarchy and democracy, and rocks and minerals, but supposed by Ms and Ms or Mr and Ms) is/are traditional role as a semi-autonomous many to hold on religious subjects no practising writing ‘The Old Deanery, state church.” special doctrines whatever.” These days Dean’s Court,’ to see if it reads as It begins with a Vacancy-in-See tap into social media to see a divine list, pleasingly as Bishopthorpe Palace. We Committee (don’t ask) which produces a but brace yourselves, truth can be wait and see. “Statement of Needs” which is sent to stranger than fiction and we mustn’t the Crown Nominations Commission. forget that from nowhere “‘The Jupiter’ Trollope would have his bishops declared that Dr Proudie was to be the frequently going off to Italy or elsewhere man.” in pursuit of butterflies or other If we are to learn from this distractions. It’s all MBAs these days. unexpected turn of events, we must be

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Personal Finance Better late than never! Joe Coten looks a little closer at estate planning, inheritance tax mitigation and returns to BPR.

had a number of residents call me received a call from a business, which would in turn mean Joe Coten with queries after my last article client, whose mother had decided to the loss of jobs. The rules that were is a member of the describing how use can be made of keep her head firmly planted in the brought in said that for the relief to be Personal Finance Business Property Relief (BPR) to sand. I had discussed estate planning granted the business had to be a Society. mitigate inheritance tax. As this with the mother on several occasions qualifying trade and not an investment He may be reached Iaspect of the tax system is such an over the years and each time she or property company. The share in the on 0207 588 9626. omnipresent issue, I will revisit this decided that she would prefer to discuss business also had to have been owned [email protected] topic, as I am sure it will be of general such morbid matters “later on, thank for at least 2 years at date of death. www. interest. you very much”. An important part of One of my more enterprising clients elementaryinvestments. The reason that interest is likely to being a financial adviser in this day and has accordingly decided to go into co.uk be high is that with the explosion of age is to keep ones soft, fleshy parts business with the benefit of his parents’ Elementary Investments property values over recent years the well protected. With this in mind I money and is now helping them with is an Appointed knock-on effect for estate planning eventually wrote a letter explaining to the running of a gastropub in the Representative of Caerus purposes is significant. A married the old dear that I wanted to put on Surrey countryside. When his parents Financial Ltd couple has a joint allowance of record this aspect of our planning die the HMRC will carefully examine £650,000, the nil rate band (NRB), reviews, so that if her daughter were to the circumstances and confirm, it is with an additional allowance starting question the size of the tax bill when hoped, that this is indeed a qualifying from 6th April this year of £100,000 the time came, it would at the least be business. The shares in the pub will per person if your main residence is clear that we’d had the conversation then pass down to their 3 children free passed down to your offspring. This and I’d tried. So it came to pass that of tax, at which point they can decide allowance will aggregate in units of mother and daughter were having a to continue the business or sell the pub £25,000 per person per year till 2021 clear-out and lo and behold my letter to liquidate their inheritance. Lovely when a total of £1m of your estate will reached the top of the sorting pile. As job! potentially be sheltered by the nil rate the mother wasn’t sure about how all Not everyone though is up to this band. This is fine apart from the fact this financial stuff worked but her muscular form of tax planning. More that the majority of Barbican flats will daughter, a retired solicitor did, they usual is to appoint specialist comfortably gobble up this allowance. agreed a review would be a good idea. investment managers who can seek out Any amount above the allowance is of Some back of an envelope sums told us suitable opportunities that will course taxed at 40%, gifts to registered that as things stood the tax bill would preserve capital and also comply with charities aside. run towards the £700,000 mark. This the HMRC requirements for BPR. Assuming you prefer to pass your was particularly upsetting for the Clearly you will be expected to pay fees wealth on to your children as opposed mother, as she had paid a considerable for their services but in the context of to HMRC this is the heart of the sum in inheritance tax when her own hundreds of thousands of pounds worth conundrum. mother died some 20 years ago. She of savings, you wouldn’t be inclined to With early planning you can indeed wasn’t keen to repeat the exercise. balk at them. As ever I need to caveat mitigate the tax liability. A couple in The problem was that by this time my general comments: due to the sums their 60s could for example make gifts the mother’s 88th birthday was upon involved it is essential you take into trusts totalling £650,000. These her and the actuaries amongst my professional advice relating to your are treated as potentially exempt readers will know that the chances of personal circumstances. Someone I transfers, since provided you survive 7 surviving making a gift by 7 years are spoke to in Cromwell Tower thought it years, there is no liability to well into a single digit percentage. might be a good idea to state in their inheritance tax and no tax In this scenario the only planning will that as they used their flat as their immediately payable. You could repeat route open is via BPR investment. office for their consultancy service he the exercise on more than one These rules were laid down in the thought he could then be pass it on to occasion subject to your means and 1970s and they were intended to help his daughter free of tax when he died. state of health. family businesses maintain continuity Probably a safer bet to buy a gastropub, It is too often the case unfortunately on the death of a business-owner. The methinks. that people fail to take the issue alternative would be a large tax bill, seriously until late in the day. I recently which would trigger the sale of the

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BARBICAN ASSOCIATION DISCOUNT SCHEME PARTICIPANTS A list of organisations offering discounts or other incentives to Barbican Association members. If you are not already a BA member, make sure you join the Barbican Association to qualify – for most of these just one visit will more than cover your annual BA membership subscription cost. Local businesses which wish to participate and offer a discount or other incentive to BA members should contact Lawrence Williams on 020 7588 0898 or by email to [email protected] for further information

FOOD AND DRINK Neo 14-17 Carthusian Street, Tel: 0207 726 8925: Special pizza and drink offer for BA members – any Pizza and a glass of house wine or soft drink for £9.95. Artillery Arms 15% discount on food and drink on presentation of BA Neo’s pizza dough is made fresh every morning and only quality fresh toppings are membership card. The Artillery Arms is at 102 Bunhill Row, EC1Y 8ND. used. Special offer applies from Saturday through to Wednesday. Telephone 020 7253 4683 for table bookings. Website www.artillery-arms.co.uk Rooms Pho Vietnamese Cafe/Restaurant 10% discount at all times. 86 St John Street, Chiswell Street Dining 20% off total food bill in the evenings Mondays to EC1M 4EH. Tel: 020 7253 7624. Email: [email protected]. Pho is open Monday Fridays. To take advantage of the offer please bring proof of membership. Not to Friday from late morning to late evening and on Saturday evenings. applicable with any other offer. To view menu or to reserve a table visit the website www.chiswellstreetdining.com Sabor Iberico. Spanish Tapas Restaurant, 107 Whitecross Street. Hola! Come and enjoy our delicious range of Spanish tapas from Mon-Sat with a 20% discount on Coq d’Argent A complimentary glass of Champagne when ordering from the a la A la Carte menu for Barbican Association Members. Please do bring proof of carte menu (up to 6 Max, not to be used in conjunction with any other offers). membership and mention when asking for the bill. Book a table @ 02073746713 To redeem, Barbican Life members will need to mention ‘Barbican Life’ when or [email protected]. Hasta pronto! making their booking or present their membership card on arrival. Coq d’Argent, No 1 Poultry, EC2R 8EJM Tel: 020 7395 5000. ‘SMITHS’ of Smithfield ‘SMITHS’ offers Barbican Association members a 20% discount in the Top Floor Restaurant and Second Floor Dining Room on food The Coriander Indian Restaurant. Family-run business, fresh Indian food. 55 only with a Barbican Association membership card. Max 6 people. The discount Aldersgate Street, Barbican EC1A 4LA T: 0207 600 4747 or 0207 7964 499 is available up until year-end 2017. Top Floor Restaurant is open: Mon – Fri 12pm www.thecoriander.com/barbican-coriander.htmlBarbican Resident Special to 3pm, 6pm to 11pm; Saturday 6pm to 11pm; Sunday 1pm to 3:30pm. Dining Discount. Take Away Collection – 15% Take Away delivery – 10% Dine in – 10% Room Mon – Fri 12 pm to 3pm, 5.30 pm to 11pm. Sat 5.30pm to 11pm. For Fish Central Fish Central Bustling neighbourhood seafood restaurant serving the reservations call 020 7251 7950 or email [email protected]. well known as well as the more exotic varieties of the freshest fish. 10% off the Web: www.smithsofsmithfield.co.uk/ total bill – restaurant only. 149-155 Central Street, King Square, London, EC1V NEW - Sourced Market Barbican The new Sourced Market independent food and 8AP. Tel: 0207 2534 970 drink market underneath the Citadines Hotel in Goswell Road offers Barbican Gattis City Point 10% of final bill in the evenings, Monday to Friday. To take Association members 10% off its fantastic coffee, artisan bread, bean to bar advantage of the offer please bring proof of membership. Gattis Restaurant, City chocolate, craft beer, wine and a selection of great food from breakfast to lunch Point, 1 Ropemaker Street, EC2Y 9AW. Tel: 020 7628 8375. to light plates in the evening. BA Membership card must be shown to receive www.gattistrestaurant.co.uk Take-away and deliveries also available. discount. Sourced Market, 7-21 Goswell Road, EC1M 7AH. www.sourcedmarket.com NEW– Hammer & To ngs South African style barbecue (braai) restaurant in Farringdon, close to Exmouth Market. Meat and fish dishes cooked over an open St Barts Brewery New bar/restaurant on corner of Long Lane and West wood fire indoors to give the authentic braai taste. 20% discount on the total bill Smithfield. 20% weekend discount off all food and drink on production of Barbican for Barbican Association members. Please mention membership on booking or Association membership card. Bookings not necessary but advised. 66 West being seated in the restaurant. Open Monday-Saturday 12 noon to 12 midnight. Smithfield, EC1A 9DY. Tel: 020 7600 2705. To view menus see website Hammer & Tongs,171 Farringdon Road,London EC1R 3AL. Tel: 020 3302 6645. www.stbartsbrewery.com Web: www.hammertongs.co.uk The Well Gastropub. 20% off total food bill Monday to Friday on presentation of HIX Oyster and Chop House Restaurant offers Barbican Association members Barbican Association membership card. Please mention on arrival. The Well, 180 25% off the total bill valid every day, lunch and dinner on a la carte, set and Sunday St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V 4JY. Tel: 020 7251 9363 menus. Reservations compulsory. Also bring your own wine on Mondays only, Vecchio Parioli Friendly Italian restaurant at the corner of Aldersgate Street and and Hix won’t charge you corkage. Offers valid until September 2017. 36-37, Carthusian Street offers Barbican Association members a 10% discount on Greenhill’s Rents, Cowcross St, London EC1M 6BN. Tel: 020 7017 1930. production of their membership card. 129 Aldersgate Street, EC1A 4JQ. Tel: Website: http://www.hixrestaurants.co.uk/restaurant/hix-oyster-chop-house 0207 253 3240. The Jugged Hare British GastroPub with open kitchen and separate private events Vino & Vino Italian wine bar – wine shop – lunch – aperitivo. FREE Italian tapas space on the corner of Chiswell Street and Silk Street. 20% off the total food bill with your wine from 5 pm. 15% off food on presentation of Barbican Association Mo nday – Friday dinner and all day o n Saturdays and Sundays. 49 Chiswell Street. membership card. Open Monday-Friday, 10 am to 9pm. Over 60 carefully London EC1Y 4SA. www.thejuggedhare.com selected Italian wine labels to choose from, ham and cheese platters, large L’atelier des Chefs Love cooking! Join us in our cookery school for a truly unique bruschettas and salads served daily. www.vinoandvino.co.uk. 16 West Smithfield, cook and dine experience! We offer a fantastic selection of hands-on, interactive EC1A 9HY. cooking classes in London, ranging from 30 minutes up to 4 hours. Open Monday Vivat Bacchus 20% off total bill when you dine at Vivat Bacchus (Farringdon or –Saturdays, upcoming classes can be viewed on our website London ) valid on any Saturday for a dinner/evening booking. Not applicable www.atelierdeschefs.co.uk. Barbican Association members can get 10% off our with any other offer. Excludes December bookings. Please note that a classes and in our cookware shop. 10 Foster Lane EC2V 6HR, 0207 796 0110. discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to the bill. To book a table please London Wall Bar and Kitchen Museum of London – podium level: A call 020 7353 2648 (Farringdon) or 020 7234 0891 (London Bridge) and state that complimentary glass of Prosecco with a main course order. Residents will need you are a Barbican Association member. Please present your membership card on to show their BA Card to redeem the offer, one glass per main course ordered, arrival to confirm discount. normal licensing laws apply, not valid with any other offer. For reservations call: Wood Street Bar and Restaurant Mon to Wed 10% off total bill when sitting 020-7600 7340 down to dine. Maximum of 6 people in a party. The Barbican Association card Moshi Moshi Sushi Moshi Moshi is a calm, discreet place serving authentic discount must be mentioned either when booking or when ordering to take Japanese sushi and izakaya-style dishes. It offers all Barbican Association Members advantage. Barbican Association membership card should also be shown to a 10% discount on their total bill on presentation of the BA Membership card. person taking order. Wood Street Bar and Restaurant, Cnr. Wood Street and Liverpool Street, Unit 24, , London EC2M 7QH (above Fore Street, Barbican, London EC2Y 5EJ. Tel 020 7256 6990 platform 1, behind M&S). Tel / Fax: 020 7247 3227

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SALES AND SERVICES Barbican Dental Practice 10% discount on procedures for BA members on production of their Membership Card. (5% discount for all Barbican residents). 1 Abracadabra Services 5% discount off regular weekly, fortnightly or monthly Wallside, Barbican. Phone: 020 7638 8200 for appointment. cleaning prices and a 10% discount off prices for one-off Spring and end of tenancy www.barbicandentis.co.uk cleans. Contact Abracadabra Services Ltd., 10 Glasshouse Yard, Barbican, London EC1A 4JN or call Allan Lee on 020 7336 7686. Fax: 020 7336 7687. Email: Barbican Physio A team of highly qualified and experienced physiotherapists offer [email protected] Website: www.abraserve.co.uk a broad range of physiotherapy services. 15% discount on physiotherapy fees for self-paying Barbican Residents on presentation of BA card. Entrance off Podium Certax Certax Accounting (EC London) 5% off the first years Tax & A ccounting Level. No. 1, The Postern, Wood Street, Barbican, London EC2Y 8BJ. Tel: 020 services if yo u are lo o king to change acco untants. Aimed at individuals, 7606 6530. Website: www.barbicanphysio.co.uk companies, contractors & landlords. Contact Marie on 07903 585959. 81 Rivington St., Shoreditch, EC2A 3AY. www.certaxaccountingeclondon. co.uk Bodymotion Chiropractic Clinic 15% discount on presentation of Barbican Association membership card. No. 1 Wallside, Barbican. Phone 020 7374 2272 for Computer Saviour Friendly visiting computer specialist undertakes maintenance, appointment. www.body-motion.co.uk repairs, installations, networking virus removal etc. – all your computer needs. 10% discount for Barbican Association members. Call Neill Hoskins on 079 600 City Psychotherapy Psychotherapy and Jungian analysis for adults by UKCP 89528 or email [email protected] accredited psychotherapist. 10% discount on initial consultation for BA members. Consulting room 2 mins from Barbican tube station. To arrange an appointment NEW- LSO Live LSO Live is the record label of the London Symphony Orchestra, please call Catherine Cox on 020 7796 3454 or email ccox@ the Barbican’s resident orchestra. Barbican Association members may claim a 20% citypsychotherapy.org . For further information please visit www.citypsychotherapy.org discount – using the code BARBICANLSO – on any orders of CDs or downloads made via the online shop – https://lsolive.lso.co.uk. LSO Live CDs are also Clear Coaching and Training Moving you from where you are now to where you available from the Barbican Centre shop but without a discount for now. want to be. 1-2-1 coaching in the Barbican with accredited Coach, DISC assessor and NLP Practitioner. 10% discount on Coaching Sessions. Contact Michele 020 Mail Boxes Etc, Barbican 10% discount to BA members on any Fedex International 7628 0887 / 07939 047 094 E-mail: [email protected] , Priority or UPS Express shipment. Members should show their BA membership www.clearcoachingandtraining.com cards and discount will be applied at time of purchase on the current Fedex or UPS retail price. Not valid with any other offer and only available at Mail Boxes Clerkenwell Chiropractic Clinic & Clerkenwellbeing: We are offering BA Etc, Barbican. We are open from 8.30am to 6.30pm Monday – Friday. 128 members 10% off their first treatment, class or block of classes. O ffer expires 31 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4AE. Tel: 0203 3261116, email: Dec 2017. Q uote “Barbican” when booking. Treatments and classes: [email protected]” Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Massage Therapies, Nutrition, Chiropody, Podiatry, Psychotherapy, Pilates, Yoga & Chi Kung. Tel: 020 Prince of Wales Dry Cleaners Service includes, dry cleaning, laundry service, linen 7490 4042 Email: [email protected] Web: service. We also clean leather and suede, and do alterations and repairs. We also www.clerkenwellislingtonclinics.co.uk. provide shoe repairs. Free pick up and delivery service. Special offer laundering 5 shirts for £7.50. O ffering 10% discount on first orders and any bulk orders. 17 Health in the City Formerly the Feelgood Centre and now moved to Room 57, Prince of Wales Rd, London NW5 3LH Phone: 02072 671540 and 07590 377245 65 London Wall, EC2M 5TU, is offering Barbican Association members a 10% discount on a wide range of Therapies and Treatments which are available from RE:tailoring We are a local tailoring service offering both Bespoke and Made-to- specialist practitioners. For a full listing please check the website: Measure suits and quality alterations to all types of garments. We are happy to www.feelgoodcentre.com. For booking or further information call 07946 084 848 offer 10% discount on all items for Barbican Association members. RE:tailoring, or email [email protected]. Web: www.healthinthecity.co.uk 12 East Passage, London. EC1A 7LP. Tel: 020 7600 4600. Opening Hours 9:30 to 6:00 Monday to Friday, Saturdays by appointment Insight London Counselling and Psychotherapy 20% discount on the initial consultation for BA members. Fees for ongoing sessions are negotiable according Urban Locker Self Storage Your stuff, close by at Paterson Court, Peerless Street, to individual circumstances. Individual, couple and family sessions with a London EC1V 9EX. Tel: 020 3637 0850. Catering for all your storage needs. Chartered Clinical Psychologist. Consulting rooms in Golders Green, close to the Business and Domestic, Safe and Secure 10% Discount on any solution when Underground, 25 minutes from Moorgate. On-street parking is available. presented with the BA membership card Website: www.insightlondon.co.uk. To arrange an appointment contact Marc FURNISHING Hekster 07775 629 432 or email. [email protected] Al ma Ho me 10% discount on furnishings. View at showroom at 8 Vigo Street, London Eye Optique London Eye Optique Optometrists is offering Barbican London W1S 3HN, or in Selfridges. See also website www.almahome.co.uk. Association members 10% discount on all complete pairs of spectacles. *Terms Contact Tisha Richbell on 020 7377 0762 or by email: and Conditions apply. London Eye Optique Opticians, 2a Cherry Tree Walk, [email protected] for further details. Whitecross St. Barbican, London EC1Y 8NX Tel: 0207 256 9778. To find out more about our services please email us on [email protected] or MAR-DEN We source and sell a range of art deco, midcentury and modernist alternatively visit our website www.londoneyeoptique.co.uk furniture. We already have fantastic clients in the Barbican and would now like to offer all residents a 10% discount. Please contact Frances on 07940 762885 , or No74 Hair & Beauty No 74 is delighted to give a introductory 30% discount for email [email protected]. Alternatively you can enter ‘barbican’ in the discount the first visit on a single service for all BA Members. Discount 30% off for the first box and purchase items online. Please visit www.mar-den.co.uk visit, permanent discount 10% off on all hair and beauty services incl. YON-KA massage and facials, Sebastian, Wella & OPI treatments @ No74, 74 Compton MILK Concept Boutique Small furnishings, contemporary hand-crafted lighting, Street, EC1V 0BN. www.no-74.co.uk , [email protected] , Tel. 020 74 908555, collectable porcelain, fragrances, travel accessories and exclusive fashion labels BA card required can all be found relaxing in comfort amid the whitewash Victoriana and petite elegance of The Clerk’s House, beside Shoreditch church. BA Members offered Psychotherapy City 10% discount on first four psychotherapy, counselling or discounts of 5% to 10% on all goods except Fornasetti. 118 1/2 Shoreditch High coaching sessions to BA members on production of their membership card (5% Street, London E1 6JN, Tel/Fax 0207 7299880 to all Barbican residents). Practice at London Bridge. Contact: Amanda Falkson. Phone: 0777 557 0208. Email: [email protected] Web: MyDreamKitchen 5% discount on fitted kitchens. Contact Spiro Nicholas, www.psychotherapycity.co.uk MyDreamKitchen, 708 Lea Bridge Road, London E10 6AW. Freephone 0800 018 5654. Email: [email protected] Registered Osteopath- Lucy Bracken 25% discount on the first three Web: www.mydreamkitchen.co.uk appointments 10% discount thereafter to all BA members. Based five minute walk north of the Barbican. Drakes Gym, 1 Pardon Street, EC1Y. Call Lucy on 07712 HEALTH, BEAUTY AND WELLBEING 647 282 or email [email protected] Acupuncture Access Acupuncture Access at 193 Whitecross St offers 20% off initial consultation to Barbican residents, and 10% thereafter. Beat-off burn-out with this deeply relaxing treatment. Herbs are not used, which keeps the overall cost of treatment down. www.AcupunctureAccess.co.uk | 07553 636841 Barbican Dental Care 10% off normal fees; 25% off customised home whitening; 30% off combined “thermal diffusion “and customised home whitening Amanda Lenihan, Barbican Dental Care, Lower Ground Floor, 2 Copthall Avenue, London EC2R 7DA. Tel: 020 7256 2477. Website: www.barbicandentalcare.com

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Barbican flat sales market nearing normal again e read a lot in the media been the changes to stamp duty that bracket and three bed (and some larger, about property prices falling came into effect earlier in the year. better located and decorated one and Wacross the board, although These have adversely affected the buy- two bed properties) into the top two still up by a small percentage year-on- to-let market and, perhaps more levels – and this will include nearly all year. However, talking to the local importantly as far as the Barbican is tower block flats, low rise triplexes and estate agents, who probably have the concerned, put up the costs of buying most ‘mews’ houses. But at least from best handle on what is really going on, homes over £925,000, where the 10% the sellers’ point of view there won’t be it does appear that the Barbican housing stamp duty level comes in - or over £1.5 the kind of pressure to drop the asking market is getting back to normal after a million where the rate is 12%. price below the relevant price threshold temporary hiatus. True there is the uncertainty of a general election, which Table: Stamp Duty and Buy to Let Rates will have taken place by the time you Property purchase price Stamp Duty Rate Buy to Let/ Additional get to read this edition of Barbican Life, Home Rate and the longer term impact of the £0 - £125,000 0% 3% Brexit negotiations to come, which will £125,001 - £250,000 2% 5% undoubtedly see fluctuations with the £250,001 - £925,000 5% 8% ebb and flow of political posturing on £925,001 - £1.5 million 10% 13% both sides. But overall it seems that any Over £1.5 million 12% 15% price falls have been fairly limited and that now prices appear to have pretty For the Barbican, the two lower given nowadays stamp duty is graduated well stabilised. levels are, of course, irrelevant, but most and one no longer has to pay the full Indeed, the most significant factors studio, one and two-bed apartments will percentage charge on the whole affecting prices have almost certainly fall into the £250,001 to £925,000 purchase price once it tops a specific threshold level. But there’s little doubt, despite some protestations to the contrary, that prices, particularly at the upper end of the one and two bed apartment market hamiltonbrooks.co.uk have come down a little, although not much. Purchasers also seem to be 020 7606 8000 becoming adjusted to the higher stamp duty levels at the top end of the market, as witness the comment from one of the estate agents about increased interest in tower block apartments. The latest quarter represents something of a new milestone for the Barbican with the first residents moving BARBICAN SPECIALISTS IN SALES & LETTINGS into Blake Tower – previously occupied by the YMCA. The new flats have been FOR OVER 20 YEARS built to a high specification. There are RETAINED AGENTS FOR THE BARBICAN ESTATE ON still around 16 left for sale, including a BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LONDON spectacular three-bedroom penthouse, spanning the 16th and 17th floors, FREE LEASE EXTENSION VALUATIONS which is coming on the market at £3.7

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million (which definitely puts it in the We are entering a new market you would like a market appraisal of top stamp duty bracket!). At the time phase, less buyers than previously, but your property please get in touch. of writing, 24 of the new Blake Tower buyers are serious, it appears the boom www.thomasmichael.co.uk apartments had already been occupied and bust selling cycle we have seen and the contractors are due to complete over many years has gone and now we LETTINGS all work on the block by mid-summer. have what you may call more ‘normal’ Glen Cook: We have a healthy market conditions. demand for rentals, we may have seen a LOCAL AGENTS’ COMMENTS www.hamiltonbrooks.co.uk slight over supply of unfurnished flats, Tina Evans at Frank Harris: The last Nick Scott at Scott City: The which does happen from time to time. few months have seen an increase in uncertainty of the last year continues But overall demand is good. people registering to buy with the most with now a call for a General Election. Presentation is important, interest from prospective buyers for Barbican properties are mainly sold to décor/furnishings/floor finishings are tower block flats, we have recently owner occupiers unlike many areas of the key to letting swiftly and acquiring agreed a sale in excess of £2million Central London so we are still seeing good tenants, please seek advice before with a disappointed buyer waiting for enquires albeit at a lower level than pre making expensive mistakes. something similar to be listed. We Brexit. Stamp duty has been the main Joe Davison at Scott City: The currently have a 39th floor penthouse cause for a slowdown in the market rental market in the Barbican and City for sale which has spectacular views, generally and we now wait to see if the area has maintained a good level of and has been refurbished to an government will make any changes. supply, which works in the favour of the incredibly high standard. June will Asking prices have dropped a little over potential tenants looking in the area. bring us yet another election and the last few months but this has This mean that it is crucial to get the hopefully we will then see a little more encouraged activity so let's hope as we rental price right, reducing the chance stability in the financial markets and move towards summer we see further of a void period in rent. If the rental more confidence in the property upturn. For Barbican flats available price is right, we have seen high levels market. As always if you would like an please visit our web site:- of enquiries for these Barbican up to date appraisal of your property www.scottcity.co.uk properties, and with summer just please do not hesitate to contact me. Tom O’Halloran at Thomas around the corner we expect these to www.frankharris.co.uk Michael: We have seen an increase in remain high. We currently have a Glen Cook at Hamilton Brooks: buyers registering with us from around couple of properties ranging from studio The first quarter of this year was static April onwards with some buyers flats to two bedrooms available on our with few enquires, but things changed specifying interest in new listings in website. in late March, more viewings took Defoe and Willoughby. We have now Tom O’Halloran: As we move into place and more offers came in. This entered a more balanced market and summer we prepare ourselves for the pattern has continued in April and without the soaring price rises of busiest time of year for lettings. Well- May. What has changed is the dynamic previous years buyers are taking their presented flats priced at the right level of the market. We have now moved time to ensure they are making the are always in demand within the into a more normal and balanced right purchase. Despite many self-styled Barbican and we always have a number market, the average selling time is now ‘luxury’ developments springing up of registered applicants actively 4 to 6 weeks, buyers carry out 2 or around the City the Barbican offers an looking. If you would like a rental maybe 3 viewings before offers come in, ease and quality of life unrivalled in appraisal or just to discuss the lettings but with patience and a correct price a this part of town and this continues to process I would be pleased to hear from sale will happen. be recognised by informed buyers. If you. GENERALListings

We are a Barbican based team offering a professional, discreet and We are happy to pop in to quote for fast serive providing part or full house clearances (from small to clerances or make offers for key large furniture) and storage unit clearance too. Honest and items. No job too small! realiable we aim to help anyone overwhelmed by the accumulation of stuff – whether it is a probate clearance, house move or just time References from past customers for a major clear out. Items we cannot upcycle we will donate to available upon request. charity or recycle to ensure that as much goes to a good home or Do email us at: cause as possible. enquiries @barbicanhouseclearances.co.uk We are long term Barbican residents so understand the unique issues and rules of the estate and aim to provide a supportive and or call Liz on 07855 807556 sympathetic service at what we know can be a stressful time. or Sarah on 07968184469

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BARBICAN LIFE Afterthoughts Kevin Kiernan resurrects one of his favoured alter egos - Ann Drewes, Barbican’s own Agony Aunt (with a little help from Professor Logic) Dear Auntie Ann Dear Isa up for discussion as well? I am in my twilight Could I use the medium of your column to I should hang onto the pension for just a little bit years but I feel like an 18 year old. I was Kevin Kiernan float an idea which might be mutually longer, if I were you. thinking of joining an under 30s dating site. beneficial all around? I work in the research Yours, Ann My grandson on the other hand would like labs for a brand of driverless cars. You may to draw his pension and has applied for a have heard that there have been one or two ***************** . crashes recently - perhaps unsurprising given Dear Auntie Ann Yours at your convenience the level of London traffic. So we feel that we Is the Barbican Centre jinxed? First the RSC, Beau Tox may have missed a development stage. What having specified the theatre of their dreams, about a driverless mobility scooter? Mobility moved out. But at least they did not take the Dear Beau scooters, given an ageing population - are theatre with them or set up shop nearby. Not Suggest you simply swap your pension and becoming increasingly popular. so with the Barbican Hall – the Music is Freedom pass with your grandson. I assume you The Barbican with its straight, kerb-free, going and they are decamping to a location of will be happy with that. rectilinear highwalks (not to mention a a unseemly propinquity. Yours standing in the shortest queue. complete absence of HGVs) would be ideal. What shall we do with the Barbican Hall? Ann Residents would soon be whizzing around, Perhaps a venue for the Tuesday Club which perhaps even texting on their mobiles or will soon be bursting at the seams as we all Postscript Dear Auntie Ann, Following my skyping their grandchildren - completely gradually age. letter re joining an under 30s dating site: After a legally. They could program in the Yours, Ivor Crotchet slow start I did manage to ‘hook up’ with a 22 destination of choice and the computer year old. However it turned out she was 87 would do the rest. Or destinations might be Dear Ivor doing the same trick as me. Bloomin’ cheek. hard-wired with no passenger choice. For That should cost a pretty penny. As they say the Beau T example the passenger could be whisked to ‘The Bills will arrive with the Sound of Music!’’ the Tuesday club on a weekly basis, or Yours wrapped up in brown paper and ***************** annually to the Barbican Association AGM. string. Ann Dear Auntie Ann Indeed the vehicle might immobilise itself Students can receive a bad press these days, until the end of the meeting to help resist the ***************** but I applaud their wishes to have a ‘safe temptation to slip away early. After all as Dear Auntie Ann space’, remote from people who express an interesting as the meetings always are, My wife says that I should dress a bit younger. alternative world view. sometimes the flesh is weak. I have always favoured M+S’s ‘Comfortable In fact, I would also like a safe space, as my This raises the question of commercial in Fawn’ Range, but perhaps she has a point. wife, when I roll home from the pub, often possibilities. Failing businesses could get a boost But how to achieve this? I have observed a expresses an alternative world view. I if scooters are hardwired to head towards them. few young people and decided to buy a thought I might apply to take over Prince A barcode at the bottom of Barbican Life rucksack with a skateboard attached. Of Philip’s role now that he has recently retired. restaurant reviews could take the passenger course I wouldn’t actually use the skateboard I can make as many gaffes as are needed, direct to the eaterie. Or helpful relatives might as I have a poor sense of balance at the best particularly after a few quick ones at a Royal program in an exploratory visit to a care home. of times. I am also not keen on the noise banquet. What do you think? As they say in astro-physics, the possibilities are they make. Yours Hobgoblin. endless. I have also been told to wear my hat Yours, Tom Tom backwards but, as it is a bowler, only the Dear Hobgoblin keenest observer would note it was rear It’s a thought but, don’t forget that the Tower is a Dear Tom Tom facing. Royal Palace and you might end up there. Perhaps add a bit more free will or you might get As my wife is speechless on this, I wonder Yours chipping away at the old block. rail-roaded out of town. if you could take a view (photo-enclosed). Auntie Ann. Yours with the remote control. Yours on the catwalk Auntie Ann Young at Heart ***************** Dear Professor Logic ***************** Dear Young at heart I find the Website very Dear Auntie Ann Judging by your photo of you standing next to a useful for planning a journey. If I have one Can a grandmother be too proud of her Barbican Pillar – unless the pillars are narrower niggle it is that even if you want to go grandchild? than when I last looked (yesterday), perhaps between two tube stations, and just want a My grandson, Max, has an internship losing some weight might be a better start. tube option, it gives you options for walking, with a prestigious city bank, working in Yours off the scale, Ann bussing, cycling – I am sure hot air balloon securities, I think he said. There is no options will shortly be available. Is there a question of a zero hours contract …oh ***************** way to stop it doing this every time? no…they have told him he can work as Dear Auntie Ann Yours ‘Go by Rail’ many hours as he likes. Apparently he is on May I congratulate the Barbican Cinema a zero-pay contract which I don’t understand One for making their toilets gender neutral. Dear Go by Rail – the world of high finance…. but it sounds Distinguishing them by simply pointing out Yes, there is. Clearly TFL will relentlessly want good. Not all zero items are bad … think of whether they have Urinals or not is a stroke you to consider more eco-friendly methods. If coke Zero he said! He has met all the top of genius – so simple given there must have you go to their Web site, click the Options Tab. managers and partners there but, as he says, been a lot of discussion before they came to Go into TFL ‘Hidden settings’. Untick the you would if you are the security guard. A that conclusion. ‘Show me any option other than the obvious one’ good news story at last and I am sure he will Given that gender is now a case of one’s and tick ‘Who will rid me of these turbulent eco- be a support in my old age. own feelings than any other physical options?’ That should do it. Yours optimistically, Isa attribute, my question is whether age can be Yours on his bike. PL

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