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You’ll know from previous experience that I love a bit of wall art. If there’s one part of styling a room that I could do all day it’s researching and selecting great pieces for the walls. So I was excited to come across this Tate Collection at my local Nottingham John Lewis store.

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Liz Green new leader of Kingston council

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Statement Suits: don't be afraid to risk a colour. Natalie Sen gives us a brief look at some of this year's ultimate mens' fashion trends - from Alexander McQueen to Paul Smith.

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The Richmond Bridge Boat Club (RBBC) is situated on an idyllic stretch of the river Thames at No.3 arch next to Richmond Bridge and held its launch party on Saturday (8th June) on the riverside.

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Creamy Vanilla Panna Cotta with Passion Fruit Coulis & Rasberries

The perfect dessert to round off a dinner party with friends!…

Serves 4 to 6 people

600ml Double Cream


200ml Whole Fat Milk


3 level Table spoons of Agar Powder (can also use gelatine leaves)


2 Vanilla Pods


100 grams Raspberries


150 grams Caster Sugar


50 ml Sambucca


6 Passion Fruits


100ml Passion Fruit Juice (Fresh or bottled preferably fresh)


1. Add the double cream and the milk into a saucepan and add the agar powder, stir briefly with a whisk to incorporate the Agar powder into the cream mixture. Split the two vanilla pods down the middle and run the back of you knife along the inside removing the seeds from the vanilla. Add the removed seeds and the left over pods to the cream mixture. Also add 50 grams of the caster sugar.

2. Place the sauce pan with the vanilla cream onto a medium heat and bring to the boil. As soon as it reaches boiling drop the heat down to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. You should see the mixture thicken to the consistency of custard during this period.

3. Remove the sauce pan from the heat and sieve the mixture into a jug catching the split vanilla pods. Serve the mixture into moulds, I’m using cappuccino cups but you can also use glasses, mugs or buy moulds. Set these moulds in the fridge. It should take longer than 2 hours. 

4. While you’re waiting for the Panna Cotta to set you need to make your coulis. Add 100ml of passion fruit juice and 100 grams of caster sugar into a pan and place on a medium heat. Reduce the mixture by half making sure that the sugar is incorporated into the juice. Set the mixture to the side and allow to cool. Once cooled add to a sealed container and put in the fridge.

5. To serve: remove panna cotta from the fridge and carefully run the outside of the mould under hot water or dip the mould into hot water, making sure not to get any water into the top of the mould. This process will melt the outsides of the panna cotta making it easy to turn the panna cotta out of the mould onto the plate. Now use your raspberries and coulis to decorate your panna cotta as you see fit, just make sure your generous.

6. Cut your passion fruit in half and place one half on each plate add a little sambucca into each half of passion fruit and set alight. Now turn off the lights and serve... yum yum yum

By Tom Duxberry, Landlord of Marney's Village Inn

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Festival Fashion - Celebrity Inspired: if you're heading to Glastonbury Festival (official), Leeds Festival or Reading Festival this is the perfect guide for what to wear. FromASOS.com to Urban Outfitters, our blog covers all weather wellies to sun hats. Look now! #festival #fashion

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Ex Davis Cup player, Danny Sapsford, visits Thames Ditton tennis club

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On Friday 21 June Imber Court welcomes the Clark-Duncan Quintet. The band draws its inspiration from Jazz recorded during "Blue Note Records."

There will be an array of songs including compositions and originals by co-leader Peter Duncan - all which fellow co-leader Trevor Clark will preface.

Opening at 8pm and tickets are just £8.00! snacks will be available at the bar and there will be a raffle. For further enquiries about the music do call: 01932 845170

For further information: http://imbercourtsportsclub.co.uk/

or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Imber-Court-Sports-Club/431444910254305

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Al Forno in Kingston will present a wine tasting evening with a superb 5 course set menu. A hand picked Italian wine will accompany each course - all for just £29.95pp, plus service. The event will begin at 8pm so get there in plenty of time.

Al Forno and This Is Our Village look forward to seeing you there.

To book online: www.alfornokingston.co.uk

Or call: 020 8439 7555

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alforno.kingston?fref=ts

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Environmental Issues: Elizabeth Cracknell reports on the possible effects Heathrow's potential third runway could cause to the health of SW London and climate change.#Heathrow #TIOV #London

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We'd like to give a huge welcome to our fantastic new fashion blogger for Esher and Cobham - Natalie Sen. We've already seen great writing from her on such articles as 'Festival Fashion' and 'Bank Vs. Bargain', amongst others. Keep your eye out for regular blogs from Natalie. We can't wait!

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To celebrate an historic 180 year's playing cricket on Giggs Hill Green, Thames Ditton Cricket club and guests enjoyed a night of fine food, great music and a convivial atmosphere at their Summer Ball. 

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Coral-Eclipse Summer Festival at Sandown Park Racecourse- The weekend of 5/6th July hosts one of only three iconic meets at this legendary racecourse. With Ladies Day, celebrity judges and the British Champions Series, this will be the perfect way to spend a summer's weekend. Find out more. #TIOTEsher #summer #Coral #Sandown

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2 DAYS TO GO: Bollywood Night at Holiday Inn London Kingston South. East meets west in an unforgettable night of dance, music and authentic Indian cuisine. Find out more.

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#church #history #esher #surrey #tudor (at the church of St George, esher)

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From where I stand #exploring #old #church #esher #history #tudor (at the church of St George, esher)