Living In Magazines

26/02/2025

Don't forget it's Kew Market this weekend. Lots of lovely food and goodies to eat. And even the weather looks good 😂

Join KewMarket this ! 🎶 Enjoy 50 stalls and live music from The Perrin Jazz Collective at 10:30am & Harmonica Lewinski at 12:30pm. This month’s charity is Kew Gardens Rotary Don’t miss out! 🌟 https://shorturl.at/nj1mJ Living In Magazines Richmond Nub News

25/02/2025

The Mar/Apr edition of the magazines will be hitting your letterboxes within the next few days. And there’s so much to read in this issue! I interviewed the ever-enthusiastic broadcaster/author/former MP about his love of the and why he gets involved. Local runner (and former Ambassador), Nick Baird, writes about why he is running three half marathons this year to raise awareness for . And, excitingly, a new group, has set up a in local East Sheen shops later in March. Look out for your copy soon and online from later today (link in bio).

08/01/2025

Delivery for the Jan/Feb issues is almost finished - but if you don't get your own copy, you can read the latest issue online (link in bio). How many of our local hidden gems have you actually visited? There's Turner's House in Twickenham, the National Archives in Kew, Barnes Farmers Market and many more. Check out the magazines for more details.

07/01/2025

Sunrise from Kew Bridge this morning. OK, sunrise was at 8.04, but it was still a sunrise 😂! Great run that included sunshine, rain and snow - not a bad way to start the working day 🙂

24/12/2024

Happy Christmas everyone! I just wanted to say a big thank you to all my lovely customers this year. Your support for a small, local magazine is hugely appreciated. And thank you to all the residents who love reading about all things local. Wishing all of you a happy, healthy and successful 2025! Dexter (and Pippa) 🎄❤️🎄

10/12/2024

Read our Christmas issue to see what you can do with your kids over the Christmas holidays. There's lots of festive fun at Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Place Ice Rink, Ham House, the London Wetland Centre and, of course, Panto! Local events, listings, interviews, news and information from your local magazine! Check out the website in our bio.

20/11/2024

The wonderful Dame Maureen Lipman appears at this Christmas in Beauty and the Beast. She talked to Pippa Duncan about love, loss, what the role of Evelyn Plummer has added to her life and, of course, playing Mrs Potty. Is she going to slow down now she’s newly engaged at 78? Oh no she’s not! Read the full interview in the current issues. Link in bio ☺️

04/11/2024

Dame Maureen Lipman talks to me about her love of Panto, Dame Maggie Smith and being engaged again at 78... look out for all the best things to do in the area over the Christmas holidays... find out how to give your home the Scandi look when it comes to decorating for the festive season... and what it takes to have a good funeral. Magazines being delivered now - or online from later today!

30/10/2024

I can't believe that I'm celebrating 18 years of running the magazines! It's been an absolute pleasure to help hundreds of businesses to raise their profile locally digitally and in print. And getting to know the people behind the businesses has led to many friendships - you know who you are! Anyone wanting new customers? I'm happy to have a chat - the magazines might not end up being right for you, but always happy to talk!

30/08/2024

Deliveries have started for the Sept/Oct issue - one of my favourite issues of the year! Check out my interview with Paul Sinton-Hewitt, founder of , which celebrates 20 years this October. As a recent returnee to the Richmond Park parkrun (hills!) it is great to be part of such a wonderful group where, as S-H says, wellbeing and community comes before fastest times.
I also interviewed Marlene Lawrence, who set up the local wild swimming group, The Teddington Bluetits. I am determined to try this before the end of the year! Anyone else want to join in? Read the article online (link in bio) or wait for your copy to come through the door!

14/08/2024

14/08/2024

What I love about this image is that the window is a perfect picture frame from inside or out. Whilst most extension windows tend to be smaller, or go right across a back wall, I love that this design is a statement in itself. Look from either side and all you see is beauty. I love the drop lampshades over the dining table, the two level view to the front of the house and light well in the ceiling. All designed by the local team at . Oh, and if you're wondering, those beautiful pink flowers below the window are Lychnis. They are prolific in our garden, too, and come back year after year. You can see more of 's designs at www.architect-yourhome.com.

16/07/2024

Haven't seen the latest issue? Read it online at www.livinginmagazines.co.uk. Articles on what to do with the kids this summer around the Richmond/Barnes/Putney areas; the history of Hammersmith Bridge, local events, what's on at our local theatres and venues. And the story of the wonderful WW2 heroine, Nancy Wake, who spent her last days at the Star & Garter home for veterans.

11/06/2024

The excitement is mounting! We can't wait for Kew Midsummer Fete on Saturday 22 June on Kew Green. Over 100 fabulous stalls, live stage acts all day, vintage funfair, great activities for kids, a ridiculously popular dog show and amazingly delicious food stands on offer. Come along with friends or family for a fantastic time. We start at 11am and carry on the fun until 6pm , just minutes from . Free entry.
is a proud supporter since 2010 and this year, once again, we've been named as one of the Top 10 Things To Do that weekend!

17/05/2024

The first gardens highlighted in our May/June issue open this Sunday, 19th May! There's the 18 beautiful gardens which make up the Richmond Hill Open Gardens. All are within walking distance of each other and there's also a plant sale at Gloucester House. If you get a little parched and in need of a rest, there's tea and cake at St Mathias Church on the top of the hill.

And, on Kew Green, three fabulous gardens backing on to the Thames are open as a small group. Lush lawns, winding paths, and climbing roses... just totally English!

Find out more in the online edition - link in bio.

I'll be highlighting other gardens soon! If you go on Sunday, which one was your favourite?

Photo: Richmond Open Gardens/Neil Marshment

29/04/2024

Look out for the fabulous May/June issues - being delivered now! I love this issue - there's so much to do locally: Open Gardens, Open Art Studios, local exhibitions and theatre... and, of course, Kew's own brilliant on Saturday, 22 June on Kew Green. There will be over 100 stalls, food court, live entertainment, dog show, tug of war and vintage fairground. Go to kewfete.org for more details.

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22/01/2024

Oh my goodness, what a busy few weeks it's been! After a Christmas break, life seems to have taken over and Instagram has been on the back burner. So here, better late than never, are the beautiful front covers of the Jan/Feb issues. If you don't get a copy through your door, you can see the current issues online at livinginmagazines.co.uk.

What do you think of the covers? A bit of positive greenery after the recent rubbish weather!