Heart Streatham Issue 48

ISSUE 48 DECEMBER 2018
& SPECIAL EDITION
STREATHAM BOOK OF CHRISTMAS INSIDE

The team at Anthony Gold
Solicitors would like to wish
the residents of Streatham a
Merry Christmas &
Happy New Year

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CONteNts deCemBeR 2018
the festive season has arrived in
streatham, and we are delighted
to have once again partnered
with the instreatham Business
Improvement District to bring you
a very special grand issue of the
magazine. Not only is it big and
beautiful it also includes a special
streatham Book of Christmas
special pull-out in the centre to give
you plenty of ideas for going out,
shopping, and entertainment in our
local area, plus a guide to some
of the great local salons and spas
that can help you look festively
fabulous.
the streatham Gourmet has been
to the streatham Wine house,
Neil salt reports on the results of
streatham action’s train users’
survey, and we have a piece from
the streatham society and mark
Bery highlighting the importance of
the streatham hill theatre to our
community’s cultural heritage. We
hope Lambeth Council will listen
to the community and uphold the
theatre’s asset of Community Value
status, which is being challenged
by the building’s owners with a
view to possible redevelopment.
there’s a lot going on here this
Christmas-have a look at our
bumper What’s On section and
plan your Christmas and New Year
in streatham.
merry Christmas, and a happy New
Year – see you on the other side in
2019!
1 The Gen – latest gossip and
new business openings.
8 The Streatham Gourmet
visits the streatham Wine
house
12 Streatham Action Train
Timetable Survey report by
Neil salt
16 Local History - the Dames
of streatham hill theatre
18 Ice Hockey Report –
redhawks riding high
21 A Streatham Christmas
– your guide to Christmas in
streatham from instreatham
38 Live Music in Streatham in
December
42 New Folk Night at
hideaway
44 What’s On in streatham in
December
49 The Furzedown Nativity is
Back.
52 Directory of Local services.
54 Home Grown Hero and
Useful Numbers
Happy
Christmas

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the Gen
the armistice Centenary
Streatham Service of
Remembrance on 11th
November was attended by
more than 600 people. It was
organised by roger Bowdery,
a leading figure in the Jewish
community, led by Neil Nasser,
Imam from the hyderi mosque
whose relatives fought for Great
Britain in both World Wars, with
refreshments afterwards served
at Immanuel and st. andrew’s
Church. as Chuka Umunna
mP commented on twitter,
“Quintessentially streatham”.
Police stopped traffic on the A23
by the streatham memorial for
the two minutes silence, and only
birdsong could be heard as local
people paid their respects to the
Fallen.
Streatham Rookery gardens
achieved a silver Gilt in a London
in Bloom 2018 award. the 8th
uk Cold water Swimming
Championships are held at
tooting Bec Lido every two years
and will take place there on 26th
January. ldN photography
have been recognised as a 4-star
photography studio. ace Base
Clubs have a new after school
club for primary school children
at livity School. mama.
Codes are running after school
creative coding for ages 3-8 at
space Project and the Living
room. Brixton Bulls have been
awarded joint rugby League
Club of the Year 2018 for London
and south east and the men’s
team won the Grand Final for the
London Championship.
mail Boxes etc, 10 streatleigh
Parade, streatham high road,
have a special seasonal offer of
15 months mail Box rental for
the price of 12. the old Chinese
Chef premises in the Dip are
being renovated and the new
leaseholder, who has a café in
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Norbury, is planning an upmarket
italian deli and café – we can’t
wait! london Smoke and Cure
have been running a smokery in
Crystal Palace and will soon be
opening in streatham. “I lived in
streatham for several years, so
it feels a bit like coming home,”
said owner, ross. the smokery
will be producing smoked salmon,
bacon, and charcuterie and
offering lessons and holding
events - supper clubs and tasting
evenings etc.
Work is in progress to refit the
personal training studio premises
in sunnyhill rd, as a new kumon
tuition Centre scheduled to
open in January 2019. the date
for kite day 2019 has been
announced as 12 may.
Stop pReSS
On 15th November, police
arrested fifteen people
suspected of violence and drug
transportation through “county
lines” in south London, including
Valley rd sW16. a large quantity
of Class a and B drugs, cash, and
suspected stolen goods were
seized.
Detective Chief superintendent
simon messinger issued an
appeal for information
- approach any officer or call
Crimestoppers anonymously on
0800 555 111.
the battle to get thames water
to pay streatham residents
rightful compensation for
the water outage in march
continues. any resident who feels
they should be entitled to receive
the full £150 payment should
email mdcustomerexperience@
thameswater.co.uk, using
the subject Streatham
Compensation. they will need
to provide their name, address
and how long they were without
water for.
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new hot yoga studio
opens 2nd December
Join us for heated dynamic yoga classes 7 days a week, including
beginners level classes. You will stretch, strengthen and unwind.
Find us at 248a Streatham High Road (the old Streatham Bedding Shop).
for opening oﬀers visit theyogaedge.co.uk

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Streatham Gourmet
visits Streatham Wine House
Rehema Figueiredo
Nestled close to Streatham
Gourmet favourite, Hood,
Streatham Wine House is the
perfect place to while away an
evening in the cause of “wine
education”. The setting is cosy
and inviting, with the walls
adorned with a large painting of
founders, married couple Beth
and Jimmy and their friend Matt,
with photos of the trio on wine-
inspired adventures around the
world. The place really gives you
the feeling of being invited over
to your mate’s house; a mate
who has an exceptional cellar
and knows a lot about wine.
The extensive wine list might
be intimidating but helpful Matt
guided through the options and
put us at ease. We began with a
delicious English sparkling wine
from the South Downs. Matt
explained the Wiston Estate,
Cuvée Brut (£47 for a bottle)
came from a vineyard owned by
an Englishman and his South
African wife who pestered her
husband for years to grow some
grapes to remind her of her
homeland.
Streatham Wine House isn’t
just about wine – the food
is pure indulgence, Molten
Vacherin Mont d’Or baked with
white wine with sourdough for
dunking (£22), a charcuterie
board of spiced Coppa with real
kick, hot smoked pork belly and
Yorkshire bresaola (£6 with the
baked cheese or 3 for £10), for
example.
We visited during a South African
special event, and our food
was accompanied by a flight of
three white wines from there
– citrusy Ataraxia Chardonnay,
fruity Momento Chenin Blanc
and BLANKbottle, perhaps the
most anti-wine snob drink on
the market - its makers refuse
to define which variety of grape
they used to encourage focus on
the flavour.
Ordering a flight is a brilliant
way of tasting wines before
committing to a bottle and
each glass comes with a card
explaining its balance of flavours

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and origin. Flight glasses range
in price from £1.50 to £4.25.
Our favourite wine of the night
was adega de Pegoes from
Portugal, which is £4.50 for a
small glass, £6.50 for a large
one or £26.50 for a bottle.
matt paired our wines with
exactly the right dishes,
presenting delicacies like
creamy potted crab topped with
gherkins, and hackney N’Duja
spread on warm sourdough with
a drizzle of honey. Our last flight
comprised richard Bocking
German riesling, a Californian
syrah and a south african
Cabernet sauvignon, which will
be added to the list in the next
few weeks.
If you haven’t visited streatham
Wine house yet, go! You don’t
have to be a wine expert, the
staff are great, and there are
brilliant offers throughout the
week (e.g. 20% off bottles
and cheese and meat platters
on thursdays, and 2 for 1 on
glasses of fizz on Fridays), and
a regular supper club. It even
boasts an event space in the
basement with a projector
screen for films.
Bottoms up, streatham Wine
house!
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all served in a gluten free bun”
“New fav restaurant... we got a
takeaway from the Streatham Kitchen by the
Roti Brothers last night (opposite The Manor
Arms). It was SO delicious!”
“Best burger I’ve had in London and new
favourite restaurant in Streatham”
“Amazing food, cosy venue, super
friendly staff. Cheap eats, cosy
atmosphere, great food, stylish interior”
20 Mitcham Lane, SW16 6NN
020 3556 7916 / 07763 207934
streathamkitchen@gmail.com
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Streatham’s Trains – Commuters
Vote with their Feet!
Neil Salt, Chair, Streatham Action Transport
Streatham Action Transport (SAT)
thanks those 485 Streatham
commuters who responded to
our recent rail users’ survey,
following on from 3 timetable
changes implemented by the train
operators over the summer. Far
from bringing relief to our long-
suffering commuters, the changes
in May only made things worse:
• 36% of respondents actually
changed their journeys to work
as a result of the May timetable
changes!
• 1 in 5 of all respondents
now choose to take a bus
to the nearest tube station
rather than suffer in silence
on Streatham’s overground
services.
SAT have also recently secured
statistics from Network Rail
through a Freedom of Information
request on issues surrounding
cancelled and late trains at the
3 Streatham stations over the
past 12 months. These stats have
revealed:
• 32% of all trains were
cancelled in June and July,
following on from May’s first
timetable change.
• During the 2017-18 Christmas
and New Year period 32% of all
trains were also cancelled.
No wonder that Streatham’s
commuters have voted with their
feet, perceiving the problems with
overcrowded tubes being better
than being late for work.
SAT is preparing a report to send
to the Department for Transport
and the train operators on the
back of these findings. We shall
keep you posted further with the
responses that we receive. In the
meantime, let’s hope that recent
signs of a slight improvement in
service continue.
S. A. Transport Public Meeting

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The “Dames” of
Streatham Hill
Theatre
The magnificent Streatham Hill Theatre opened on
20th November 1929 with the slogan, “West End
shows at Provincial prices”, and had a capacity of
2,523, more than the Coliseum, Covent Garden
and Drury Lane. The Streatham Hill Theatre and the
affiliated Golders Green Hippodrome became main
theatre venues in London.
During 30 years, the theatre staged 1,300 shows
including plays, musicals, opera, ballet, variety and
pantomime with some of the greatest performers of
the day including an impressive list of Dames - as
well as pantomime dames.
Dame Edith Evans
(1888-1976)
was a member
of the Streatham
Shakespeare Players.
She played Viola in
1910 in Twelfth Night
and in 1912, Beatrice
in Much Ado about
Nothing. William Poel
discovered her playing
the role of Viola at the
Streatham Town Hall
and launched her career. She appeared in Oscar
Wilde’s, The Importance of Ernest at the Streatham
Hill Theatre in October 1939, playing Lady Bracknell
and is best known for the interchange with Jack
when she exclaims “a Handbag?”. The star-studded
cast included Sir John Gielgud, Jack Hawkins and
two other Dames, Margaret Rutherford and Peggy
Ashcroft.
Dame Margaret
Rutherford (1882-
1972) was born within
the Historic Parish of
Streatham in Dornton
Road Balham. A
talented pianist as
well as a fine actress,
she shot to fame in
the film adaptation of
Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit. She will be remembered
to many as Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple. She
appeared at the Streatham Hill Theatre in 1939
in Spring Meeting as Bijou Furze, Little Ladyship,
Goodness How Sad and While Parents Sleep
Dame Peggy Ashcroft
(1907- 1991) began
her career in 1930
in Jew Suss at the
Streatham Hill Theatre
with the part of Naomi
who kills herself rather
than surrender to her
father’s ducal patron.
She won the Best
Supporting Actress
Oscar for a Passage to
India (1984)
Dame Anna Neagle
(1904-1986) starred in
the West End musical,
Stand Up and Sing
with Jack Buchanan
in 1931, and in May
1932 the show was
performed at the
Streatham Hill Theatre.
Mark Bery (acknowledgements
John Cresswell)

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dame Flora Robson
(1902-1984) was in
a 16-week tour of No
escape, which was
performed at the
streatham theatre in
October 1954
dame Sybil thorndike
(1882-1976) appeared
at the streatham hill
theatre as Desdemona
in Othello in 1930. The
cast included Peggy
ashcroft, sir ralph
richardson and alastair
Sim in his first stage
show. Paul robeson
played the title role and
was the first black actor
to play the part on the London stage
Beacon Bingo, leaseholders of the building, have
asked Lambeth Council to review the Asset of
Community Value (ACV) status of the theatre. The
Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre are determined
to demonstrate to the Council that the community
wants them to protect with the aim of bringing it
back to life and into use once more with a ﬂashmob
photo shoot at 3pm on 25th November, please go
and join in the ﬂashmob photo shoot outside the
theatre.
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streatham look forward to no less than four home
games in December as Jeremy Cornish and his team
look to continue their good form this season. the
redhawks are third in the National League south
1 and have had some thrilling victories recently,
typified by a penalty shot win over rivals London
raiders after trailing by three goals earlier in the
game.
Goalie Damien King has earned plaudits in goal
and up front, and former Great Britain forward Leigh
Jamieson has found his scoring touch and leads
the team on points. Coach Jeremy Cornish has
suggested he may shuffle his squad in the coming
weeks and redhawks fans are certainly enjoying
their visits to the streatham arena.
“We put on some great displays recently and it
makes such a big difference when the stands are
full” said Cornish.
“the players are doing their part, digging in when
they go behind and battling for wins that look likely
to be losses. We really need the fans to respond
and back us in their numbers, especially as we get
towards Christmas and people are understandably
very busy on a weekend.
“the team will do their best to make sure that the
break from shopping is rewarded with exciting
displays on the ice”
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thunder at 6.45pm.
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produced at the gate to qualify for the offer
and there’s a maximum of two kids per adult.
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B O O K
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For all the family
A DAY IN STREATHAM...
With so many festive, fun activities for the whole family Streatham
is the ideal place to spend your holidays so why not stay local?
If you’re stuck on what to do, grab your coat; we’ve planned a fun day
out from morning until night!
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Start with B R E A K F A S T A T T H E
R O O K E R Y C A F É with a great view
of the beautiful Rookery Gardens.
From breakfast toasties to brunch
classics; at the weekend, you can expect
specials like hot roast
salmon on spinach and
Parmesan pancakes.
therookerycafe.co.uk
1 0 A M
Take a S T R O L L
through the woods
off S T R E A T H A M
C O M M O N , just
behind The Rookery is
a mixture of grass with
woodland and formal
gardens. Take in the
incredible view of all
of south London and
Surrey at the top of
the hill.
1 1 A M
Put on your skates and H I T
T H E I C E R I N K at Streatham
Ice and Leisure Centre. Streatham
has been home to an Olympic sized
ice rink for over 80 years!
One of the very few in London this
rink is open to all ages and you can
expect a cool atmosphere.
1 P M
Lunch at C A F É B A R C E L O N A ,
with some tasty options available
from their exciting menu.
Run by two musicians, the café is a spirit
of Spain surrounded with stunning
artwork. Must try: their homemade
custard tarts!
cafebarcelonalondon.co.uk
3 P M
Get hands-on at the
S T R E A T H A M T A T E
L I B R A R Y on 15th
December 2 – 4:30pm,
for a Christmas Card
workshop with London
based collective,
Trapped in Zone One
who engage with the
community through
creative projects.
4 . 3 0 P M
Feeling peckish?
B L A C K B I R D
B A K E R Y have some lovely treats,
we recommend the apple and almond
tart with their locally roasted coffee.
5 . 5 0 P M
Head to the O D E O N for
a family screening of the
fairy-tale adventure of The
Nutcracker and the
Four Realms.
odeon.co.uk/
cinemas/streatham
Brought to you by
woodland and formal
gardens. Take in the
incredible view of all
of south London and
Put on your skates and H I T
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7 A M
Start your day at Y O G A
E D G E H O T Y O G A in
their fantastic new studio just
opened in Streatham. A second
branch from their Crystal Palace
venture Streatham is now home
to a variety of Hot Yoga classes
for adults and children at levels
everyone can enjoy. Perfect for
all those extra festive calories.
theyogaedge.co.uk
1 0 A M
Coffee & a bacon brioche roll at
E S T A T E O F F I C E C O F F E E .
This small but perfectly formed
coffee house is increasingly
popular with locals. Breakfast
buns are a new and very welcome
addition to the vast array of cakes
and pastries.
1 1 A M
For moments when
your iPhone doesn’t
do the trick, visit L D N
P H O T O G R A P H Y
for a Hollywood
Experience gift
voucher including a
photography session
and a framed desk print. Treat yourself
(and your friends) to a choice of Marilyn
Monroe inspired White Sheet Session,
Red Carpet Experience or Portrait Party
session. Only £30. Note: closed from
23 December 2018 to 2 January 2019.
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Young professionals
A DAY IN STREATHAM...
Going it alone? Or with a couple of friends? Streatham has a
thriving food and drink scene. There’s a pub or bar on practically every
corner, so it’s not hard to find somewhere to have a drink - craft beer,
traditional pubs or a trendy bar.
1 P M
Lunch and wine? Visit
C H A L K P I T , the gorgeous
new addition to The High
Parade. With beautiful signature
dishes such as beef brisket burnt
ends and the masala barbecue
chicken, it’s a feast for the senses.
However the stars really are the fine
range of craft beers and specially
selected wines.
7 P M
Laugh off all that food and
drink at S T R E A T H A M
S P A C E P R O J E C T ,
this exciting new theatre
hosts an array of live
music, drama, and
comedy. New listings
added regularly.
8 . 3 0 P M
Dine Caribbean-style at T H E
R E A L J E R K. This restaurant is
situated along Streatham Hill
serving a mouth-watering
range of exotic tastes such
as classics like jerk chicken,
curry goat and curried fish
with delicious cocktails
and an extensive rum
collection.
1 1 P M
If you’ve still got some stamina in
you, then dance the night away at
P R A T T S A N D P A Y N E and their
resident DJ every Saturday until 2am .
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added regularly.
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Dine Caribbean-style at
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T H E R E M E D I E R O O M S are offering half
price on facials or Beaubronz Natural Spray Tan
- a luxurious and paraben free tanning treatment
containing all-natural ingredients, when you purchase
one of their gift sets: theremedierooms.com.
If you want to try out a new style this season, now’s the
time. C H A R L E S C A R T E R H A I R are offering
10% off men’s cut blow-dry and 20% off ladies
Colours & Relaxers service. Offer valid until Dec 31st
2018: charlescarterhair.com.
Adding to the upmarket feel of Streatham Hill
these days is the stylish H E A D M A S T E R S salon.
Join their VIP Club to get 25% off all
hair services as well as other benefits.
The Headmaster’s team are
passionate about providing you with
the best in cutting and colouring.
With gift vouchers available it’s a
great way to treat yourself or a loved
one this Christmas. T’s&C’s apply.
H E R D E F I N I T I O N have got a
few offers going currently, and one
you’re sure to take advantage of is
their make-up makeover for just £5!
They also do other full hair and beauty makeovers.
A L L A B O U T H A I R & B E A U T Y take pride in
the personal service they offer cutting and styling the
hair of local ladies for 50 years! This Christmas you
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can fix your highlights for just £24 with their ‘Sparkles’
offer - 12 foils, one colour. Limited slots only.
Book an appointment at A T E L I E R H A I R A N D
S P A ( 1 ) , the Streatham home of expert colour,
bespoke styling and luxurious beauty treatments using
Aveda products: ateliersalon.co.uk.
R A W B E L L A is a natural salon offering Aveda
quality and style to the Streatham Green end of the
High Road. Prices start at as little as £25 and with gift
vouchers available: rawbella.co.uk.
Shopping the perfect outfits for party season can feel
like a drag but it doesn’t have to be that way when
you use the stores on your local high street K A R A ’ S
B O U T I Q U E ( 3 & 7 ) specialises in wedding and
party dresses so pop in and pick up a gown for your
night out. They also have a brother store exclusively for
men, Clique, a little further up the high street. Don’t
overlook your local charity shops, W A N D S W O R T H
O A S I S ( 6 ) on Leigham court road is filled with
an amazing collection of party dresses and shoes
for you to choose from. Because no Christmas
party is complete without a little sparkle, right?
Get your hands on these glitter pots from S A L LY
B E A U T Y ( 2 ) they can be used for a killer eyeshadow
look, on your nail polish or just as body glitz.
If you’re looking to experiment with your makeup,
choose from S U P E R D R U G ’ S ( 8 ) fantastic range
for face, lips, eyes, and nails at their new store on
Streatham Hill, pop in to nab some great offers.
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C R E A T I V E S O U L
Head here for a selection of handmade
dolls with famous names. They also
stock limited edition prints, handmade
soaps and statement jewellery.
M & S
A Christmas favourite - Food hampers
are a great traditional gift and this year
they have some great options for your
valued client or someone special.
B R I T I S H H E A R T
F O U N D A T I O N
Streatham books and music charity
shop is an environmally friendly option
for music lovers and book worms.
B A B Y B O U T I K U E
For the designer babies who prefer
the finer things in life, high quality
and designer baby & children’s wear.
Burberry jacket £145, Burberry
wellington boots £135
B A L F E ’ S B I K E S
The destination for a one stop solution
for all your cycling needs.
M A I T R I H E A L T H
Give the gift of healthy skin, Maitri stocks
high-quality herbal remedies organic
perfumes and cosmetics.
Sukin Hydrating Body Lotion £14.95, Night
Cream £14.95, Facial Mask £11.99
K maitrihealth.co.uk
B A T C H & C O
As well as popping in for a coffee, you
can also purchase from their retail
section where you can buy art prints,
cards, and local ethical produce.
E X I T C A S U A L S
For a unique gift, Exit Casuals currently
have a range of t-shirts that change
colour with your body heat.
Kingnts Self X Made £22.99
K exitcasuals.co.uk
E M M A W I L S O N S P A
Step into the luxury of this beautifully
hand crafted urban spa to find perfect
gifts from Elemis and VOYA.
Time to Shine Body Polish £23, Mindful
Moments Relaxing Body Oil £34
Q @emmawilsonurbanspa
B A T C H & C O
Our top picks
STREATHAM GIFT GUIDE
B A L F E ’ S B I K E S
The destination for a one stop solution
for all your cycling needs.
Q @babyboutikue
Q @batchandcoffee
Teapot and tea £35.
Micro Mini Deluxe Scooter - Orange
£79.95, Electra Frenchie Domed Ringer
Bike Bells £8.99 each
Q @balfes_bikes
Rosie Girl Dolls £30
Q @creativesoulpop
Champagne & Chocolates Gift Set £45
K marksandspencer.com
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W E S T B U R Y ’ S
Wheel some fun into playtime with these
wooden toys; the perfect size to be
taken wherever your little one goes.
H I D E A W A Y
Give the gift of great jazz this year
with an annual membership which
includes four pairs of tickets - worth
£140 - plus half price entry tickets.
A R T & C R A F T
To find gifts for a craft connoisseur visit
either of our two shops by the founders
of The Inkspot Brewery. Tailor a six pack
carry case with your recipient favourites
to show you care.
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Dr Doolittles is the place to go for pet
care, toys and accessories, they also
sell a variety of live animals!
I N D I G O T R E E
This gorgeous gift shop offers a lovely
selection of Christmas decorations,
homeware, candles and accessories.
S A V E R S
Find a large range of affordable fine
fragrances from the latest celebrity
scents to popular designer fragrances
like CK, DKNY, Vera Wang & Burberry.
S A L L Y
Beauty electricals make for great gifts.
Get a grooming kit at Sally beauty or
select from their GHD electric range.
Wahl Trimmer Gift Set £28
K sallybeauty.co.uk
T R I N I T Y H O S P I C E
To accompany your wonderful gifts, Royal
Trinity Hospice have a lovely range of
charity Christmas cards available.
Prices from £1.99 for 10
K royaltrinityhospice
F I Z Z D J
Got a music lover or an aspiring DJ in
the house? Visit Fizz DJ for musical and
recording equipment, accessories, disco
gadgets, lights and smoke machines.
QTX QX40 Foldable Headphones £15
K fizzdj.co.uk
Last minute shopping to do? No need to run
into town! Whatever you’re looking for and
whoever you’re buying for, you’re sure to find
something along Streatham’s high street.
Party Animal Bow Tie £3.99,
Ho Ho Ho Dog collar £11
K drdoolittlespetshop.co.uk
Hand Made Tree Decoration £6.99,
Precious Stone Rings £70
K theindigotree.com
Wooden Fisher-Price Lion & Zebra
Pullalong on Wheels £8.99 each
K westburychemist.net
Jasper Conran Blush £19.99
K savers.co.uk
1 Years Membership £110
K hideawaylive.co.uk
Q @artandcraftlondon
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WHAT’S ON
S A T U R D A Y 8 T H
D E C E M B E R
Emma’s Estate Agents
will be holding a Christmas
Crafting day on Saturday 8th of
December between 10am and
3pm for The Listening Place, a
charity that offers face to face
support for those who feel life
is no longer worth living. The
crafts will be candle making,
Christmas cards, Christmas
gift tags. There will also be
premade Christmas goodies
to buy as well as drinks and
cakes on sale in aid of the
charity as well. You’ll be able
to prebook slots at 10am,
11am 12.30pm and 1.30pm.
There are 15 slots available
for each hour and each slot is
£10. All of the proceeds from
this event will be donated to
The Listening Place.
S U N D A Y 9 T H
D E C E M B E R
The fourth annual
Rookery Christmas Fair
and Market takes place
this year. With over 40 craft
and gift stalls, yummy food
and drink, Santa’s Grotto,
H O O D
Crowned the Best Place to Eat & Drink at this
year’s Streatham Business Awards, it only makes
sense to book your festive celebrations with
Hood. With a 4-course set menu at £32 available
for lunch or dinner, we highly recommend
booking ahead! They’re also celebrating NYE in
style - dinner & drinks until 1am.
Festive Opening hours: closed December 24th to
27th & 1st January. K hoodrestaurants.com
T H E M E R E S C R I B B L E R
Are offering a Host A Roast experience with
an apron, chef’s hat and you in charge of the
carving! Although closed on Christmas Day,
they’re hosting a New Year’s Eve: Masquerade
Ball - filling the last night of the year with an air
of mystery. K themerescribbler.co.uk
Christmas yum
FOOD
We’ve put together this fine list of special
places, some are even OPEN on Christmas
Day! Haven’t booked your Christmas party
yet? No need to worry, these venues are
still taking bookings.
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Kids entertainment this is
where to get hold of some
top-quality produce for your
festivities. The Rookery’s on-
site Brewery, Inkspot, will also
be serving their delicious
beers and ales at the fair.
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D E C E M B E R
Join London’s best queens as
the Exhibit B host a drag show
like no other - Sleigh A Xmas
Drag Queen Dinner! Eat, dance,
and drink at this bottomless
dinner. 7pm - 11pm
W E D N E S D A Y
1 2 T H D E C E M B E R
It’s all about the ultimate winter
white. Chardonnay. Streatham
Wine House will be hosting
Grape Fun, 6 wines, an expert
and nibbles. They also have two
Xmas movie nights this Dec.
F R I D A Y 2 1 S T
D E C E M B E R
Celebrate at Batch & Co’s
Christmas party on the 21st
December from 8pm to 1am.
Live DJ set from DJ Rory.
More info at
www.batchandco.com
T H E M A N O R A R M S
The Manor Arms have two/three course lunch
or dinner menus for your Christmas do and a
scrumptious Christmas day menu
– open from 12noon – 5pm.
Festive opening hours: Christmas Eve: 9:30am –
Late; Boxing Day: 9:30am – 10:30pm; New Year’s
Eve: 9:30am – Late; New Year’s Day: 9:30am –
10:30pm. K themanorarms.com
T H E B U L L
The Bull has been serving up the finest British
dishes in Streatham since it opened its doors
in 1832. Choose from their sharing platters or
three course feasts. The pub will also be open on
Christmas day from 11.30am – 5pm.
Festive opening hours: Christmas eve: 12pm -
12am; boxing day: 12pm - 11pm; New Year’s Eve:
12pm - 2am; New Year’s Day: 12pm - 11pm.
K thebullstreatham.co.uk
E X H I B I T B
Hold the Ultimate Christmas Party at the
Exhibit B with killer cocktails, a rocking
soundtrack, great food, feel good films. On New
Year’s Eve, join their Freakshow party with
champagne, DJs + entertainers! K exhibitb.co.uk
D E L I L A M A
Order your Christmas day food, free range/
organic meat and organic Veg and Cheese from
Deli Lama. Pop in to place your order or
email Manjit@deli-lama.co.uk.
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to complete this popular Christmas phrase
and enter our competition to win a top prize
of £100! Now that’s a Christmas present
we’d all like to receive…
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COMPETITION
THE PRIZES
The competition will run from 1 Dec to 31st Dec
2018. Prize draw closes at Midnight on 31st
December 2018. Email your completed answers
and contact details to info@instreatham.com or
send a direct message to @instreatham on
Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.
● £100 cash prize to be
spent in Streatham – see
pages 8 and 9 for some of
the ways you could spend
your cash in our top picks
gift guide.
● 4 tickets for One Duck
Down at Streatham Space
Project. An eco-friendly
family comedy, winner of
Best Family Show at VAULT
Festival 2018. Entries
needed by 9th Dec.
● Cocktails for two at El
Chico’s Cocktail Bar and
Contemporary Mexican
Restaurant. Choose from a
mojito, cosmopolitan or the
locally famous Streatham
Stunner up to a value of £30.
● A family ticket to
Streatham Ice and Leisure
Centre’s Christmas Show on
Ice, on Saturday 8th
December. Entries
needed by 5th Dec.
● A family skate session
at the Streatham Ice and
Leisure Centre
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to complete this popular Christmas phrase
and enter our competition to win a top prize
of £100! Now that’s a Christmas present
we’d all like to receive…
THE PRIZES
The competition will run from 1 Dec to 31st Dec
2018. Prize draw closes at Midnight on 31st
December 2018. Email your completed answers
and contact details to info@instreatham.com or
send a direct message to @instreatham on
Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.
● £100 cash prize to be
spent in Streatham – see
pages 8 and 9 for some of
the ways you could spend
your cash in our top picks
gift guide.
● 4 tickets for One Duck
Down at Streatham Space
Project. An eco-friendly
family comedy, winner of
Best Family Show at VAULT
Festival 2018. Entries
needed by 9th Dec.
● Cocktails for two at El
Chico’s Cocktail Bar and
Contemporary Mexican
Restaurant. Choose from a
mojito, cosmopolitan or the
locally famous Streatham
Stunner up to a value of £30.
● A family ticket to
Streatham Ice and Leisure
Centre’s Christmas Show on
Ice, on Saturday 8th
December. Entries
needed by 5th Dec.
● A family skate session
at the Streatham Ice and
Leisure Centre
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treatham is proud to be the
home of a fabulous array of
independently owned and
run businesses. Launching on
Small Business Saturday our Christmas
Treasure Trail invites residents and
visitors to discover these hidden gems
dotted along our high street whilst
collecting the clues in the windows of the
following businesses to enter into our
draw to win a selection of fantastic prizes.
Each participating shop, salon, bar,
restaurant, cafe or estate agent has
received a letter clue that will help you to
discover what the phrase is. Collect all
of the clues and see if you can solve the
puzzle to win.

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Live music In
streatham
youR guide to Some gReat tuNeS
Café Barcelona
344A Streatham High Road, SW16 6HH
7th December Cuba-London with Lola Rueda
Medley of flamenczo, Latin and Spanish music with
guitar virtuoso Jorge Bravo
Doors 7.00pm, Music 8.30pm. Tickets £10 Adv.
14th December-Greek Night – Isidora Bouziouri
sings Marika Ninou
maria tsirodimitri-guitar, manolis taouxis-bouzouki/
baglama and Pavlos Carvalho-bouzouki
Doors 7.00pm, Music 8.30pm. Tickets £10 /Adv.
£12 at door
english martyrs RC Church
2 mitcham Lane, sW16 6NN
16th December - The Rejoice Choir – Christmas
Concert 5.00pm
Free, donations are welcome
hideaway Festive Folk Night
7th December – Festive Folk Night 7:00 - 11:30pm
Local rising stars, Farrago, sherika sherrard and
Bitty Booker. £6 in advance or £8 on the door
St leonard’s Church
tooting Bec Gardens, sW16 1hs
2nd December - Christmas concert. 2.30-4.30pm.
15th December - A Streatham Choral Christmas.
Vaughan Williams – Fantasia on Christmas Carols,
festive music and carols for choir and audience/
7.30-9.30pm. £8.00 (£6.00 concessions)
St peter’s Church
Leigham Court road, streatham sW16 2sD
20th December Concert Youth and adult Choirs
with wind group aeolus X perform Christmas
programme. Free with a retiring collection in aid of
the st Peter’s Organ fund. 8.00pm
the Five Bells
68-70 streatham high rd, sW16 1Ph
All music starts at 9.30pm
1st December - andrew and allan’s 80s show
8th December - Blues Bros tribute act
15th December - Black elvis
the Bull
498 Streatham High Rd, SW16 3QB
28th December - Local Jazz Band from 7.00pm
Café Barcelona
Café Barcelona
Five Bells

Vaughan Williams’
Fantasia on Christmas Carols
Join us for festive
music, readings,
mulled wine and
mince pies!
Audience
participation is
encouraged.
Saturday, 15 December 2018
19:30-21:30
St Leonard’s Church, SW16 1HS
Tickets £8 // £6 concessions
Available online, on the door,
or from choir members.
Streatham Choral’s
Christmas Charity Concert
SING WITH US!
Streatham Choral 2019 rehearsals start Monday 7 January,
7:30-9:30pm at St Leonard’s Church, SW16 1HS.
Just drop in or contact us for more information.
Fancy performing with the fantastic Brandenburg
Sinfonia? Join our vibrant and friendly choir for
some glorious Mozart masterpieces!
All voice parts welcome. No auditions.
Ability to read music and/or previous choral
experience is advantageous.
Tickets
£15 - Workshops only
£10 - Come & Sing only
£20 - Full day
Available online or on the door.
Music scores - £5 deposit.
Join Calum Fraser, Richard
Leach and Streatham
Choral members for a full
day of music! Morning
workshops help develop
your vocal and sight
reading skills, whatever
your singing ability. The
afternoon is dedicated to
learning and performing
Handel’s ‘Messiah’.
Streatham Space Project
Sternhold Ave, SW2 4PA
09:30 Registration
10:00-13:00 Workshops
13:30 Afternoon registration
14:00-16:00 Come & Sing
16:30 Informal performance
Come & Sing
Saturday, 26 January 2019
Handel’s ‘Messiah’
Streatham Choral
We are a thriving non-
auditioned amateur choir with
more than 90 members of all
ages and musical abilities.
Singing to a high standard under the
leadership of Music Director, Mr
Calum Fraser, we are rapidly going
from strength to strength. Following
our successful autumn concert, we
have a number of very exciting events
coming up.
We warmly invite you to join us for
festive fun on 15 December and to
immerse yourself in Handel’s Messiah
choruses at our Come & SIng.
streathamchoral
www.streathamchoral.com

the earl Ferrers
22 ellora rd, London sW16 6JF
7th December - Joe Corbin – blues/rock from 9.00pm
the hamlet
10 streatham high rd, sW16 1DB
Live piano
Every Thursday from 8.00pm
the manor arms
2a mitcham Lane, sW16 6LQ
14th December
emmet scanlan
an independent alt-rock music act
the Rebel inn
78a streatham high road, sW16 1Bs
1st December -Blodyn Bach - three-piece blues-rock band
8th December -tBC
15th December - soul Funks
22nd December - DB5’s - mid-60’s rock ‘n’ roll and British
rock
Every Thursday. Open mic nights.
the white lion
232 Streatham High Rd, London SW16 1BB
Every Monday. Open mic nights. 8.00pm
liVe muSiC CoNtiNued
The Earl Ferrers
The Manor Arms
The Rebel Inn

streathamspaceproject.co.uk
Burns Night Ceilidh
Friday 25th january
£10 advance tickets with the code “BURNS”
Family Discount=
select 4 standard tickets and
enter code “QUACK”
4 tickets for £35!
Family Fun for Everyone 3+
Every Weekend in December

Local folk musicians join
forces in new Folk Night
Friday 7th december sees a
brand-new folk night launch at
hideaway, with three local rising
stars. solo artists Bity Booker and
sherika sherard join alt-folk band
Farrago for a festive night of music,
mulled wine and mince pies – as
well as a full menu and bar.
Ian Bennett, lead singer and
songwriter of Farrago, volunteers
with the streatham Festival
Committee, and curated this
year’s amazing streatham strut
– the Festival’s annual free live
gig trail in which he and sherika
also performed. Ian believes that
streatham is truly on the up as
a music destination: “there’s a
real thirst for high-quality, original
music in streatham. the fact that
every single venue on the strut was
packed to the rafters demonstrates
that! streatham has great venues
for live music and an incredible
amount of artistic talent. the
community has a lot to gain from
continuing to promote that.”
“Farrago were ecstatic to play at
the space Project as part of the
streatham Festival 2018 and feel
privileged to be invited to play at
one of streatham’s premier music
venues. We can’t wait!” said Ian.
Neither can we – see you there!
Hear the musicians at
www.farragoband.com
www.sherikasherard.com
www.bitybooker.com
7th December, tickets at
hideawaylive.com
£6 adv, £8 on the door - from 7pm
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1st December – Small Business Saturday,
This national event, now in its ninth year, raises
the profile of local businesses and promotes
small independent shops and services which
are vital to the local economy. So make use
Streatham High Road and all the varied local
businesses in Streatham. More details at www.
smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com.
1st – 2nd December – Streatham Wine House’s
Winter Wine Fair
The Wine House’s favourite event of the year. Try
over 100 wines, a variety from all over the world, all
discounted for the weekend. Tickets £15 per person.
12.00-4.00pm
1st December - Christmas lights switch on by
Catherine Russell, Night Market, and DJ
Babington Plaza, by the Manor Arms. Market
3.30pm-8pm, Lights on at 4pm, DJ until 8pm.
Santa’s Grotto, Stalls, Choirs, carols, and mince
pies. Chuka Umunna MP will introduce Holby
City star, Catherine Russell, who will turn on the
illuminations.
1st December – Streatham Space Project, ‘One
Duck Down’
Starting this weekend and every weekend
in December an eco-friendly family comedy
and puppetry event. 1.00pm. See www.
streathamspaceproject.co.uk for details
2nd December – St Leonard’s Church,
Christmas concert
2.30-4.30pm. For full details see www.stleonard-
streatham.org.uk
St Leonard’s Church, Tooting Bec Gardens,
Streatham, SW16 1HS
2nd December – Streatham RedHawks Ice
Hockey
NIHLS1 versus Swindon Wildcats 1. 6.45pm
390 Streatham High Rd, SW16 6HX
Full details at www.streatham-hockey.co.uk
3rd December – The Streatham Society,
Members Christmas Evening
Only open to Streatham Society Members 8.00pm
Woodlawns Centre, 16 Leigham Court Road, SW16

Local churches working
together to transform our
community by sharing Jesus’
love in word and action.
STREATHAM BAPTIST CHURCH,
22 Lewin Road, SW16 6JR.
Sunday 9th December: Carols by Candlelight Service
@ 5pm
Sunday 16th December: Children’s Christmas Service
@10:30am Messy church
Christmas @3pm
Monday 24th December: Christmas Eve Service @ 11pm
Tuesday 25th December: Christmas Day Service @10:30am
Monday 31st December: New Year’s Eve Service @10pm
ST. LEONARD’S CHURCH,
Streatham High Road, SW16 1HS.
Sunday 2nd December: Advent Carol Service @6.30pm
Sunday 16th December: Carols by candlelight @ 6.30pm
Monday 24th December: Crib Service for children @ 4pm
Monday 24th December: Midnight Mass @11.30pm
Tuesday 25th December: Eucharist @ 8am
Tuesday 25th December: Eucharist for all Ages @10am
STREATHAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH,
388 Streatham High Road, SW16 6HX.
Sunday 16th December: Carols and Lessons Service
@10:30am
Tuesday 25th December: Family Christmas service @10am
Monday 31st December: Watch Night Service @11pm
STREATHAM CENTRAL CHURCH
Sunday 9th December: Carols by Candlelight at the
Rookery, SW16 3BX
4pm Carols by Candlelight at the
Rookery as the finale to the Rookery
Christmas Fair
Sunday 16th December: Carols at the Hideaway Jazz Club,
SW16 2BF
3.30pm Family Carols - with an
interactive Christmas Story: Follow
the Star
7.30pm Classic Carols - Traditional
Carols with a modern twist
NEW COVENANT CHURCH,
27-29 Pendennis Road, SW16 2SS.
Saturday 15th December: Workers and Community Christmas
party @ 12- 5pm
Sunday 16th December: Christmas Carol service @10am
Monday 31st December: New Year’s Eve service @ 9pm
(Room5, Odeon Cinema, Streatham)
IMMANUEL AND ST ANDREWS CHURCH,
452 Streatham High Road, SW16 3PY.
Sunday 16th December: Carols for Christmas with Blessing of
the Crib by Christingle Light @5pm
followed by seasonal refreshments
Sunday 23rd December: Holy Communion @ 10am
Monday 24th December: First Holy Communion of Christmas
(Midnight Service) @11.30pm
Tuesday 25th December: Family Christmas Communion
@10am
OIKOS Church (Portuguese speaking),
Fisher House, 32 Mitcham Lane, SW16 6NW
Monday 24th December: Christmas eve/ day service
@10pm – 1am
ST. PETER’S CHURCH STREATHAM,
Leigham Court Road, SW16 2SD
Thursday 20th December: A Celebration of Christmas - Concert
@ 8pm (St Peter’s Choir & Youth
Choir + Aeolus X)
Sunday 23rd December: Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
@ 6.30pm
Monday 24th December: Crib Service @ 4pm (with rehearsal
for children from 2pm)
Monday 24th December: Midnight Mass @11.30pm (carols
sung by the choir from 11.15pm)
Tuesday 25th December: Mass of the Nativity @ 10.30am
Contact: Simi Solomon, Love Streatham Coordinator ~
email simi@lovestreatham.org

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5th december – Friends of Streatham Common,
Carol singing
Carols around the Christmas tree and crib at the
Common’s playground 7.30-8.00pm
From 7.00 you can enjoy a glass of mulled wine and
a mince pie. From 8.00pm the Friends Christmas
party is at the Bull pub, only open to members, but
you can join on the night!
7th - 22nd december – Sprout arts, Christmas
market
the arts space, bringing art and crafts to life
74 moyser rd, Furzedown, sW16 6sQ. www.
sproutarts.com
7th december – Festive Folk Night
Featuring Farrago, sherika sherrard and Bitty
Booker
tickets at www.hideawaylive.co.uk/festive-folk-night-
friday-7th-december-2018
8th december – Friends of unigate woods and
Valley Road playing Field
Clean up and Volunteer morning. Come to Namba
roy Close entrance to the Wood (just off Valley
rd), sW16 2QD. Join in anytime between 10.00am
- 1.00pm
9th december –
Streatham Redhawks ice hockey
NIhLs1 versus milton Keynes thunder. 6.45pm
10th december – dulwich picture gallery,
gentlemen prefer Blondes (1953)
The film starring Marilyn Munroe, Jane Russell and
Charles Coburn, directed by howard hawks
Screening at 7.30pm, bar opens 7.00pm. £9; £7
Friends and Concessions

Free Entry
11th december – Streatham theatre Company
an annual event, streatham’s Got talent, and a
chance to do your ‘turn’. the Company will be
showcasing work from this year’s streatham shorts
programme. more details at www.streathamtheatre.
org.uk
9th december – the Rookery Christmas Fair
and market
Over 40 craft and gift stalls, food and drink, santa’s
Grotto and carols by candlelight 11.30-4.30pm
£2.00 donation to support the rookery, kids go free.
www.sccoop.org.uk
23rd december – Friends of tooting Common,
winter solstice event
midwinter, marking the day with the shortest period
of daylight and the longest night of the year.
afternoon, more details to be found at www.
friendsoftootingcommon.org.uk
15th december - Furzedown Community
Network – Christmas market
moyser road, sW16. 4.00-7.00pm. stalls, Father
Christmas, mulled wine and mince pies.
Pedestrianised between Gracedale and Pendle
roads
15th december –
Streatham Choral, St leonard’s Church
a streatham Choral Christmas. Vaughan Williams –
Fantasia on Christmas Carols
an evening of festive music including some
traditional carols and readings
7.30-9.30pm. Tickets £8.00 (£6.00 concessions)
available online or from members of the choir.
st Leonard’s Church, tooting Bec Gardens,
streatham, sW16 1hs. www.streathamchoral.com
16th december –
NIhLs1 versus Basingstoke Bison. 6.45pm
20th december – St peter’s Church, Choir
Youth and adult Choirs supported by wind group
aeolus X perform a programme for the Christmas
season. entry is free with a retiring collection in aid
of the st Peter’s Organ fund. 8.00pm
21st december – Batch & Co Coffee,
Christmas party
Free event with DJ, bar extension until 1.00am
22nd december –
NIHLS1 versus Raiders 1. 5.30pm
23rd december – Furzedown Nativity
Four locations, starting at e&a Wates
Previous productions have included a donkey, sheep,
chickens and a real baby, featuring songs from the
highly acclaimed musical anno Domini. 6.00pm
23rd december – Streatham Space project,
music with Nick Cope
a legendary family performance event. 11.00am –
12.00pm
see www.streathamspaceproject.co.uk for details
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All types of certificates, legal, medical and technical
documents accepted
the ever popular Furzedown
Nativity returns to sW16 on
Sunday 23rd DEC at 6pm starting
from the carpenter’s workshop at
the rear of e & a Wates fabulous
furniture store on mitcham Lane,
visiting venues on abbotsleigh
and thrale road, then ending at
the Furzedown Inn.
Unperturbed by the old stage
adage ‘never work with animals
or children’, previous productions
have included a donkey, a group
of sheep, some chickens, a host
of angels played by local children
and a real baby!
In an exciting new development,
this year, Furzedown Churches
are thrilled to announce that local
song writer sandy Callaghan-
hooks, who lives in Furzedown
and has had a long association
with local churches, has agreed
to the production featuring a
specially adapted selection of
songs from aNNO DOmINI, the
musical; which was recently
performed at various locations
including the actors’ Church,
Covent Garden.
the original soundtrack songs
have all previously been recorded
in a live cast recording featuring
West end professionals including
Kayi Ushe who played marvin
Gaye in the hit show motown and
martin Callaghan, the original
herod character from Jesus Christ
superstar in the West end.
the Furzedown Nativity is a
unique and exciting way to
journey with the characters
of the Christmas story, and to
make space for a more gentle
and heart-warming start to the
Christmas festivities. Put it in your
calendar, NOW!
Note. this is a free event suitable
for all ages. a retiring collection
will be taken: charity tBC.

Outings For Older south Londoners
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For further details and a
membership pack please
contact steve Perry, Project
Coordinator:
tel: 020 8769 1564
(office hours)
email: outings@oosl.org.uk
If you have family or friends
in south London who are
over 55 and might be
interested, why not pass
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them?
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er 55’s get out and about
5 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2NF
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l: outings@oosl.org.uk
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New Build/Building Extensions
Full drawings prepared and
submitted with good local
authority planning approval rates.
07961 407067
ralph@cadspaced.com
Ali’s Car Service
Mechanical repairs, accident
repair, MOT tests, bodywork &
painting, servicing, tyre fitting,
air conditioning & more.
12-14 Gleneldon Mews SW16 2AZ
020 8677 6618
Clip Theatre
Quality affordable drama groups
for little stars aged 5 - 11 with
experienced vetted staff.
Book 1st session FREE.
07564 847314
fun@cliptheatre.com
www.cliptheatre.com
Angella’s Kitchen Cooking School
5* Food Hygiene
Exploring workplace challenges
Team Building Caribbean Style
Private Groups welcome
020 8133 5126/07979 777862
www.angellawilliams.co.uk
Right Stuff Design
A local independent
graphic design
company helping
clients tell their story and
influence change.
Think. Create. Inspire.
020 8696 0101
therightstuffdesign.co.uk
No1 Gardens
Garden Maintenance & Soft
Landscaping, Services include
Maintenance, Fences, Artificial
Lawns & Planting
07941 056759
info@no1gardens.co.uk
www.no1gardens.co.uk
Natural, Vegan, Anti-aging
Skincare range for Women &
Men by Arbonne
Also Hair, Makeup and Healthy
Nutrition. Call 07904 521694 for
discount code to buy online.
45 day Money Back guarantee
Eczema, Dermatitis, Dry or
sensitive skin? NATURAL ORIGIN
use the finest ingredients derived
from nature to care naturally for
your skin. 020 8099 6513
www.naturaloriginuk.com
Mediworld
Visit our store or website for a
full range of mobility, first aid,
medical & surgical equipment.
Serving Streatham since 1973
444-446 Streatham High Road
020 8764 1806
www.mediworld.co.uk
Need Physiotherapy or
Osteopathy?
Or get the best of both from one
person.
Visit our experienced team
7 days with 4 evenings
www.leighampractice.com/msk/
Call us now 020 8769 7409
Fertility, IVF, Women’s Health,
Menopause
Susana Pires, British
Acupuncture Council Member,
provides special interest support
www.leighampractice.com/acu/
Call today on 020 8769 7409
Total Foot Care 7 days a week
From basic foot care to complex
problems
and advanced solutions.
We treat feet. Complete.
www.leighampractice.com/feet/
Talk to the team 020 8769 7409
Registered Dietitian In
Streatham
Weight loss, heart health,
diabetes and more. Tailored
nutritional advice. Meal planning.
07960 686435
ella@diethelp.co.uk
www.diethelp.co.uk
French Polishing & Antique
Repair
Complete repair and restoration
service from antiques to mid-
century furniture. Hand and spray
polish service. E&A Wates
020 8769 2205 eawates.com
Caning, Rushing & Gilding
Antiques or mid-century furniture
including Danish cord. Oil & water
gilding to paintings and mirror
frames. E&A Wates
Reupholstery & Loose Covers
Traditional & modern work from
members of the Assoc. of Master
Upholsterers with the best fabric
library in S London. E&A Wates
E&A Wates
Emma, our interior designer
works alongside clients to create
beautiful rooms using fabric,
wallpaper, paint, lighting, carpets,
furniture and inspiration!
Maple and Rook Ltd
Locally based Interior Design firm
offering a range of refurbishment
and styling services for beautiful
living.
info@mapleandrook.com
www.mapleandrook.com
For sale GRAND PIANO dark
walnut 54” width Stroud 1928
and matching duet stool, excellent
quality and condition. £1,500
or near offer. Collect Streatham
Park. 020 8769 6129.
Dream Doors
From a simple door swap (wide
variety of styles & colours to
suit) to a complete new kitchen
installation.
10A Sunnyhill Road SW16 2UH
020 8696 9699
www.dreamdoors.co.uk
DESIGNERS
INTERIOR DESIGN
CHILDREN’S SERVICES
HEALTH & BEAUTY FURNITURE RESTORATION
HEALTH SERVICES
STREATHAM DIRECTORY
YOUR LOCAL SUPPLIERS
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
AUTO MECHANICS
KITCHENS
COOKERY SCHOOLS
ITEMS FOR SALE

16 | HEART STREATHAM
07785 755758, 020 8773 5978
pete@signlondon.uk
www.signlondon.uk
Martin Haughey Electrics
Domestic Rewiring, Repairs, Fault
Finding, Inspection & Testing,
Electrical Condition Reports
PAT Testing. 07961 433801
info@haugheyelectrics.london
Welcome Translation Experts
Translations for the Courts, Home
Office and government agencies
Free quotations 020 7091 0491
info@welcometranslationexperts.
co.uk
1 Empire Mews SW16 2BF
Dr Cassandra’s Academy
One-to-one Tailored Tutoring,
Empowering You for Exams
Success in Law, English,
TRADES
Humanities & More!
Free Consultation: 07946315571
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Thriftys Retro
A professional upcycling company
specialising in beautiful bespoke
vintage and retro furniture. We
also collect unwanted furniture
07944 271148 Thriftysretro.com
STOP SMOKING START VAPING
Specialists in electronic
cigarettes. Recommended by the
NHS, illy Coffee bar, smoothies,
milkshakes & soft drinks
Caffe Vape.
13 Leigham Hall Parade SW16 1DR
Dr Doolittles 2 Pet Shop &
Grooming
Established shop with advice on
all aspects of pet care!
Licensed to sell a variety of live
pets inc. aquaria
57-59 Streatham Hill, SW2 4TX
020 8671 6760
Nick Wright Photography
Bespoke Website Photography
Portraits - Product Photography
Affordable Professional
Photography. 07753 640397
www.nickwright.biz
Isabella Panattoni Photography
Local mum and photographer
that specialises in family and
commercial photography. Beautiful
images that will last forever
www.isabellapanattoni.com
Fix.
The IT & Watch Repair Centre
Apple, PC, Mobile, Consoles,
Watch, Jewellery & clock repairs
to manufacture specification.
58 Streatham High Rd SW16 1DA
020 8769 3510
Anthony Gold
We specialise in many different
areas of law. Our solicitors are
experts in their fields committed
to doing whatever is best for our
clients. 020 7940 4060
www.anthonygold.co.uk
Curtains & Blinds
Beautifully made using fabric
from major brands with service
including measuring, fitting,
tracks & poles. E&A Wates
SignLondon
Exterior signs, interior signs,
vinyl banners, vehicle graphics,
graphic design and print,
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Chuka Umunna MP (Local surgery) 020 8835 7062
Streatham Out of Hours GP 020 8693 9066
Dentist 020 8299 5509
Ambulance non-emergencies 020 7887 6678
Thames Water (Water leaks) 0800 714 614
Citizens Advice Bureau 0800 254 0298
Lambeth Victim Support 020 7820 0007
Streetcare - Fly-tipping/dog fouling/graffiti/abandoned vehicle
reporting 020 7926 9000 streetcarecallcentre@lambeth.gov.uk
Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247
lambethvawg@refuge.org.uk
Council Services (emergencies only) 5pm – 9am:
020 7926 1000
Useful Numbers
home Grown heroes
matt Garland is a true romantic,
and that makes him a hero to us.
he contacted heart streatham
to surprise his fiancée, Gemma
hughes, with a mention of
their Cotswold wedding on 9th
November in heart streatham.
matt and Gemma live near
streatham station.
“We’ve been together for just over
7 years, and we met in London
through mutual friends. We’ve
enjoyed living in streatham since
aug 2014, and we were fortunate
enough to buy our first home
together here. since then, we have
made some lasting friendships
in the area, enjoy supporting
local business, and enjoy eating/
drinking out in our usual haunts.
We have also encouraged some
of our friends to also live in the
area as well”, said matt, “they also
share our love for streatham and
everything it has to offer.”
We love people who love
streatham as much as we do!
here’s a beautiful photograph
of mr. and mrs, Garland on
their wedding day – many
congratulations to you both and
have a wonderful honeymoon in
st Lucia!
email info@heartstreatham.co.uk
to let us know about local heros or
groups you'd like us to celebrate.

Wishing you
a magical
Christmas
and a happy
New YearNew Year
Excuse me, don’t you
know this is a controlled
parking zone?
Savills Streatham and Tooting
Carrie Scott
020 8018 7700 | 07807 999160
carrie.scott@savills.com

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