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Small steps, giant leaps

William Douglas meets the woman getting Chiswick’s kids tumbling, rolling and vaulting their way to confidence

Home movie

W4’s film heritage, cultural melting pot and community provide the inspiration for Neville Raschid’s new flick, Ealing Comedy. Neil McKelvie meets the director

Masters of time and space

Time and space. Do we ever have enough of them? If you’re contemplating a house renovation with horror, expert help is on your doorstep. Alison Adams gets the builders in with local trouble-shooting team Sarah Nelson and Robert Burnett

Recipe for success

Promoting healthy eating and food awareness, Acton’s Kids’ Cookery School is a unique hands-on charity. William Douglas meets its charismatic founder, Fiona Hamilton-Fairley

As time goes by

Davina Dewar considers the changing face of Ealing

Holding all the cards

Painter, photographer, graphic designer and greetings card designer – Soula Zavacopoulos is a one-woman creative studio. Jim Clayton meets Ealing’s Queen of Arts

Independent Schools Show 2008

Independent Schools Show, 31 Oct - 01 Nov 2008, Battersea Park London.

Naughty but nice

From her base in Shepherd's Bush Pom Lampson is on a mission to make lingerie sexy and comfortable. Alison Adams gets the bottom line

Hitting the right note

Jo Thompson has honed the vocal skills of the stars of rock, pop, stage and TV. Neil McKelvie gets in tune with Acton's musical maestro

The Beat Goes On

A new generation of guitar, percussion and vocal maestros is being groomed at Acton’s internationally acclaimed School of Rock. Ben Lerwill tunes in

Mediterranean living

Plant your own gorgeous exotic oasis here in London, says Guy Pullen

Less is more

Gentle, non-invasive yet incredibly effective, the Bowen Technique is one of the newest complementary therapies. Elinor Malcolm gets on the couch…

Restoration drama

Following years of wear and tear and benign neglect, a major regeneration project is now underway to restore and revive Chiswick House Gardens. Jim Clayton discovers more

Girls on film

Painter, photographer, graphic designer and greetings card designer – Soula Zavacopoulos is a one-woman creative studio. Jim Clayton meets Ealing’s Queen of Arts

Fabulous fakery

Emma Wood’s stunning fake flowers and plants create an illusion of colour and greenery. Lynette Dobbin spots the real thing

Strictly tango

Tango has been described as a cross between sex and chess and, as Neil McKelvie discovers, every week novices and devotees are hitting the dancefloor in Chiswick under the keen eye of Federico Mazandarani

Pole position

Jason de Carteret is one Chiswick resident who is guaranteed a white Christmas. But, as Neil McKelvie discovers, he won't be stopping to enjoy the view

Iron Maidens

Shelley Thomas and Kath Shortland create an extraordinary array of metalwork at their forge. Neil McKelvie meets Brentford’s iron ladies

Life In The Fast Lane

Shepherd’s Bush entrepreneur Mark von Westenholz is bringing tenpin bowling – and the classic American diner experience – to West London. Kate Crockett strikes gold

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