What’s New, On & Happening in Fulham

What’s New

Moving Vet

As pet owners ourselves we’ve been frustrated by the lack of support and good practice shown recently by large veterinary groups. We know they’ve struggled to manage longer patient lists after the recent influx of lockdown dogs but that doesn’t sit well when your beloved pet is unwell, you urgently need a new meds prescription or certificates to travel. Well now Fulham has its first mobile vet, Moving Vet, who can come to you and treat your beloved four legged family members in your own home.

We couldn’t, along with other Fulham locals recommend Moving Vet enough, we’ve known Dr Lu Regan for a long time as she’s lived and practiced in Fulham for over 8 years taking care of local pets that have become part of her extended family. Lu started Moving Vet to provide personalised veterinary care for pets in the comfort of their own home. This at home service is kinder for your pet and you. Stressful journeys avoided, multiple pets seen in one consult, considerate care for older and vet fearing animals and longer in depth consultations with a vet who has over 13 years’ experience.

We caught up with Lu and she told Urban Village LDN why she founded Moving Vet. “For the past 8 years I have practised in Fulham which is also home to my two children, husband and our darling whippet Mzuri. I felt that personalised, consistent care for pets is a rare thing, it shouldn’t be and I wanted to change that. Your pet is a beloved family member, they deserve the highest standards of care and expertise. They will be seen in the most stress free environment they can be in, the comfort and familiarity of their own home. Fear reactive pets are easier to manage at home and their own environment sometimes reveals clues about their illness. There is reduced exposure to other animals and potentially infectious diseases in waiting rooms. Longer consultations offer value for money and as a working Mum of two I know that no wait times are always a good thing!”.

Services that Moving Vet carry out include annual health checks, vaccinations, certificates, puppy and kitten health examinations and second opinion consults. Lu has a special interest in dermatology, feline and canine medicine, holistic care and senior patients. Hit the link below to find out more and the full range of services that Moving Vet offers. To make an appointment message via What’s App on 07760 931651 or email info@movingvet.co.uk

1910

1910 is a Mexican bar and restaurant and they opened a second branch in Fulham last month at 277 New Kings Road. We loved the footage of friends and family celebrating their doors opening Parsons Green way in true fiesta style with tequila shots all round and a mariachi band.

Named after the year of the Mexican revolution, 1910 is co-owned by Mauricio and Jose who were both born and raised in Mexico, and have a 20 year friendship under their belts after meeting each other in London. The combination of Jose’s expertise in mezcal and tequila and Mauricio’s cooking skills sounds like a perfect partnership.

Their food menu is inspired by family recipes and includes crispy and soft tortillas, tacos, quesadillas with a variety of fish and meat options. Drinks in addition to an extensive range of Mezcal and Tequila includes Margarita cocktails and Michelada’s, a traditional Mexican beer cocktail described as “the love child of a Cerveza beer and a Bloody Mary”.

We haven’t been in yet but their Atun Tostada (Crispy corn tortilla topped with yellowfin tuna tartare with lettuce, cucumber, tamari dressing, chipotle mayo, avocado sauce, coriander and a wedge of lime) accompanied by a Salva el Mundo (vodka and Avallen calvados) is top of our taste testing list!

Book in for Cinco de Mayo (Mexican Independence Day) on Friday 5 May they’ll be taco platters and Margaritas by the bottle.

Their website is work in progress but you can book a table using the button /link below alternatively email bookings@1910parsonsgreen.com or give them a call on 0207 585 5834

The Power Decade

Fulham resident and author Susan Saunders new book The Power Decade gives women a positive outlook on life post-menopause and the know how to power up health in their 50s and 60s. The book steps away from the all too common and let’s face it somewhat depressing narrative of failing faculties, oncoming illness and negativity about this important chapter in a woman’s life. Women are encouraged to understand the long-term impact of the menopause on their health and to power up to make the changes which define how they age.

Susan talks to experts about women's physical and mental health and looks at how menopause impacts the way your body and brain are ageing, ways to mitigate against the long-term impact and good nutrition and exercise post-menopause. Also included in the book are practical tips, small daily habits which can have a huge impact – through meals, movement and mindset – to power through the post-menopausal decade.

Urban Village LDN talked to Susan and asked what inspired her to write this latest book “I looked around me at the incredible women I knew, my friends locally in Fulham, women I connected with through social media who are living incredible, powerful, interesting lives post menopause and I was really inspired by what they are doing, but as a health coach, I know that the adventures of the postmenopausal years have to be built on the foundation of good health. We have to look after ourselves. Once we have lost the protection that our reproductive hormones give us there's no Plan B, no one is coming to save us. This is our time to take care of our physical and mental health to take responsibility for it and really own that. However difficult it might be and whatever compromises we may have to deal with, but I feel that it's an incredibly positive time for women post menopause. Yes we may have health issues but we may also have opportunities that we haven't had in the past, and that's really exciting so that's really the heart of the book, how we build those good health foundations to build the life we want in the second half of our lives”.

Susan breaks down the importance of post menopause care simply “put it this way the average British woman lives half her adult life post menopause so of course we want to make that time of our lives for the second half of adult life as powerful as healthy as we possibly can. It isn't just the first half of adult life that has value and it's really important to remember that!”. Support local and pick up a copy from Nomad Books, Fulham Road.

Hamlets Bakery

Hamlets is an artisan micro bakery and catering company that opened recently at number 644 Fulham Road. Founded by Trevennon Dakota a self-taught baker, recipe developer and food photographer (check out their Instagram grid it shows) they specialise in hand-made, small-batch, and high-quality foods inspired by different cultures predominantly Jewish, Scandinavian, Cornish (where Trevennon originally hails from), Middle Eastern and Asian.

This bakery looks like a labour of love which has been ten years in the making and is starting in a small but stylish way. Organic ingredients (flours, sugar and yeast) “are used where possible and we source all our other ingredients from premium independent brands and ensure those who have dietary requirements do not miss out on flavour, quality or texture, ranging from vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher foods”.

Head in store or onto their website (postal bakes made to order) to check out what’s on offer from a clotted cream Basque cheesecake (GF), Gluten free sandwich loaf, Challah “what brioche is to the French, Challah is to Jews; a fluffy dough enriched with eggs and honey, omitting the butter”, Scandi Style Cinnamon Buns, Cardamon buns, Mini Lemon Curd & Poppy seed C=cakes and the list of baked deliciousness goes on!

See more on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hamletsbakery/ or head to Hamlets website on the link below.

What’s On

Oyster Festival: Fri 5

Head to the Front Terrace at Aragon House for their “Exceedingly English Oyster festival”. Their Oyster hour will run from 4 - 5pm and East coast Mersea island oysters will be served paired with Coats & Seely English Sparkling wines.

Coronation Day: Sat 6

You’re invited to watch the King’s Coronation and celebrate at the Walnut Tree Cafe at the Sands End Arts & Community Centre. Watch the coronation on screen when it begins at 11am and join them from 2pm to 4pm when they will be serving a free afternoon tea. If you fancy toasting the King, Prosecco will be at a special coronation price of £5 a glass. https://www.seacc.uk/news/

Aragon House’s Afternoon Par-TEA includes tea pots of Pimm's & prosecco, finger sandwiches, quiche and scones for £25 per person. The flag pole has been reinstated at the front of the pub and the British flag will be raised for the televised coronation.

H&F Big Coronation Lunch: Sun 7 ( 12pm – Late)

After the success of last years Jubilee party Bishops Park will host live entertainment, games, crafts and a food court to celebrate the coronation. There will be free crown making run by Paperbird Arts LDN, face-painters, bubbleologists from Jo Jo Fun, funfair rides and games.

For the rest of the family there will be giant games such as Jenga and Connect Four, drones to fly and robots to play with, have-a-go sport sessions with Fulham Football Club and martial arts displays with Reflectckd.

Live entertainment will be going on all day from 1 - 6pm featuring Fulham Brass Band and Fulham Jazz. On stage there will be fun dance workshops and in the evening the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle will be screened live; food and drinks stand’s will remain open if you fancy a snack whilst watching the concert taking place at Windsor Castle.

The food court, run by Urban Food Fest, will have all your food and drink needs covered. You’ll find Mexican tacos and burritos, wood fired pizza, gourmet burgers, steak and chips, coffee & bagels, gelato, cakes, cookies & bread and a vintage bar providing beers, cocktails, gin and Pimms.

Meet your Fulham Neighbours: Wed 10

Head over to Kenrick’s Wine Merchants, on Wandsworth Bridge Road between 6.30 - 8pm, enjoy a free glass of wine and meet other Fulham locals. For more information and other events at Kenrick’s this month head to http://www.kenrickswines.com/events

Drink & Draw: Thurs 18

An evening of illustration and wine (7.30 - 9.30pm) hosted by Open Art Spaces at the Sands End Arts & Community Centre. An illustrator will guide you through a variety of drawing techniques and exercises to play with.

Over the course of the evening you’ll produce a mini journal of still life illustrations and have the opportunity to explore a range of subject matters and experiment with different mediums.

No experience necessary - just bring your artistic spirit and an open mind. Who knows, you may just discover a new passion and leave with a masterpiece to hang on your wall. Free glass of red or white wine on arrival and cash bar open throughout the evening. Materials provided, but feel free to bring your own as well. Tickets are £19 head here to book https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/drink-n-draw-with-open-art-spaces-and-sands-end-arts-and-community-center-tickets-621861232687

Spring Fayre: Sun 21

Wandsworth Bridge Road, from Stokenchurch to Oakbury Road, will once again be fully pedestrianised. After the success of the inaugural Spring Fayre in 2022, which attracted 10,000 visitors who enjoyed a car-free Wandsworth Bridge Road for the day, the Spring Fayre is back on Sunday 21 May (11am – 5pm).

The beautiful tree-lined Wandsworth Bridge Road will be transformed for the day for people to enjoy: live music on two stages and a busking area, traditional funfair games, a dedicated children’s activity area with free events (kids yoga, football, party games, dancing, fairground rides) and Maypole dancing accompanied by a live fiddle player.

Local restaurants, cafes and shops will be trading on the street alongside 80+ visiting stallholders and food vendors. The Fayre is a free, non-profit event, organised by the volunteer-led Wandsworth Bridge Road Association, and supported by Hammersmith and Fulham Council, the Mayor of London and Aspire Estate Agents.

Wine Quiz Night: Weds 31

It’s the return of Kenrick’s Wine Quiz (7 - 9pm). Have fun, learn a bit about wine and have a drink or two! The format is simple: £2 to join winner takes all. Glasses of wine will be on sale at £5 and £8

What’s Happening

Precious Home

Last month we featured the Precious Whatsapp groups created last year by Natalie Collings, a Fulham resident and full-time Mum of two, as a platform for the Fulham community to recycle luxury children's items. The groups have been so successful, allowing Fulham locals to buy and sell amongst themselves, that there's now an additional group called Precious Home which has been created especially for pre-loved items for the home.  

We've seen everything from Princess Castle slide beds, Chinese antique cupboards, martini glasses and whole kitchens for sale and it's great to see home furnishings, fixtures and fittings being given a second life.  Natalie told Urban Village LDN "it’s wonderful, it’s like looking through a kaleidoscope - everyday is so interesting and colourful and with people’s myriad of tastes, you never know what’s going to be posted next! " 

If you'd like to join the group hit the link / button below or message Natalie directly on 07730 312918.

Urban Village LDN is 4!

Time flies and this month we celebrate our fourth anniversary. Last month’s issue was a record breaker with over 1K of unique visitors to our site; that is simply the total number of people who visited our site, not multiple clickers.

We’re slowly but surely growing in subscribers and hope this helps local businesses, brands and organisations who are still weathering the storm and difficulties from traffic schemes to higher costs by sending Fulhamites their way.

We’ll keep bringing updates on what’s new, on and happening in our urban village to Fulham locals and we’ve got some future plans in the mix for the years ahead so stay tuned.

As ever if you’ve got any suggestions as to what we could be doing better, tweaks we could make to ensure our platform is staying fresh and interesting let us know we always love feedback.

In the meantime thank you for your support: opening emails, clicking through to our site and following socials, it is massively appreciated. Right year 5 let’s be having you, we’re excited to truffle hunt for another year and bring you the feel good stuff!

Freak Scene Reader Offer

Did you read about Freak Scene the new pan-Asian restaurant from Scott Hallsworth (ex Head Chef at Nobu) in our April issue? Well Scott is kindly offering our readers 10% off their bill. What’s the catch? There isn’t one but you MUST book a table and mention Urban Village LDN at the time of making your reservation. This offer is not valid if you haven’t done this in advance.

If you didn’t have a chance to read the feature in last month’s issue hit the button / link below to find out how and why Scott chose Fulham as the Freak Scene’s permanent HQ!