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T
ime certainly does fly and here we are welcoming in yet
another New Year. I still remember the kerfuffle about the
‘Millennium Bug’ at the turn of the century as if it was
yesterday… Still, now’s the time to embrace new things and start
afresh, but The Angel Resident got a little ahead of the game by doing
the something new four issues ago when we launched to such fanfare,
so rather than preach to the converted, let’s take a look at what we
have in store for the first issue of 2013.
Our lead profile is certainly an actress who disappears into a role.
Anna Maxwell Martin has a face you recognise, but you are not quite
sure why. She is one of our finest dramatic actresses, and is also a
North London convert too after moving here from south of the river.
This month I
We chat exclusively to her about local life, her new role at Hampstead Theatre and
have…
been trying
just why she tends to land roles that are a little on the miserable side.
to work out if I really
Art has always been strong in Islington and the annual London Art Fair that heads
like new Upper Street
to the Business Design Centre is a case in point. This most fabulous of settings is
Ironmonger Row venue the House of
the perfect host to countless galleries and artists, many of whom are based right here
Wolf or not. It’s like our
Baths looks so
in Angel. Kat Hopps takes a closer look at what to expect and why 2013 looks like
very own mini-Heston
good it had to go being a very positive one for the arts.
Blumenthal hotspot,
on our cover There’s no escaping the New Year, new healthy you mantra at the start of with a gastronomic
January, but anyone who has visited the refurbished Ironmonger Row Baths will experience like no
surely agree it makes that particular resolution much more enjoyable. The local other in Angel. If you
landmark looks astonishingly good, so good in fact that we had to put it on our front are hankering after
cover. Take a look at what it holds in store on page 33. something new for
And to end, rather than focusing solely on looking forward, a quick look back to 2013, start here.
the past with this issue’s local home three-pager. Lonsdale Square is well renowned
for its striking Gothic architecture and I was given a guided tour of one property in
The
the vicinity – and left realising that not all the good things in life are brand new.
Happy New Year from all of us at The Angel Resident! heart
of N1
Mark Kebble
Editor
This month’s contributors
After more than 10 years’ From early childhood, Francesco
experience as a personal trainer, Mazzei could always be found
Rob Grim has now become one of in the kitchen cooking with his
the leading experts in the fitness mother, making their own olive oil,
This month’s cover:
industry. Along with his brother tomato sauce, salami and bread.
Photographer: Charlie Clift
John and friend Giuseppe Di Fast forward to today and this
Stylist: Lauren Miller
Credico, Rob set up Revolution Islington resident is behind one of
Hair & Make up: Christelle
Personal Training Studio back the finest Italian restaurants in the
Pellecuer
in 2005 and the company are capital, L’Anima, which he opened
Model: Alana at Profile
continually breaking new ground. to huge acclaim in 2008.
Swimsuit from Melissa Odabash
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Neighbourhood Lifestyle
25 (cid:36) Gourmet News
news
17 (cid:36) Style News Proper pub grub at the North Pole, plus relax
8 (cid:36) Angel Life Having a blooming good time this winter with a cuppa and Tom Parker Bowles
It’s time of the detox, but we take a very
different look at the water we drink 19 (cid:36) Beauty News 31 (cid:36) Just Juniors
How to protect your skin and beat the cold Gorgeous baby photos alert! Enjoy...
24 (cid:36) Restaurant Review
Visiting Angel’s very own Heston 20 (cid:36) Art in Angel 33 (cid:36) Health & Fitness News
Blumenthal-esque offering, House of Wolf Discover why Islington is quick on the draw Behind the scenes at Ironmonger Row Baths
27 (cid:36) Going Out Guide PPAAGGEE HHOOMMEESS SSEECCTTIIOONN
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of the fabulous events on this January 4339 (cid:36)(cid:36) LInutxeuriroyr lsi vPinrogfile
The founder of Folklore on design with a difference
Chic and contemporary living at Panache Casa
30 (cid:36) Well Educated
Why Top Trumps remains the game to beat 4451 (cid:36)(cid:36) SSttyylliisshh HHoommee BBuuyyss
A stylish selection to liven up any Angel abode
Get the look for 2013 and beyond
People
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11 (cid:36) Word On The Street Architect Barbara Weiss showcases the home she has
Lonsdale Square is Gothic architecture at its best, but
Rosie Millard seeks some peace and quiet lovingly restored in leafy Lonsdale Square
what can we expect inside one of its properties?
12 (cid:36) Anna Maxwell Martin 5541 (cid:36)(cid:36) PPrrooppeerrttyy NNeewwss
The acclaimed Islington actress on vanishing The movers and shakers in Angel
David Beckham and Robbie Williams. Enough said
into the crowd
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74 (cid:36) Francesco Mazzei Tim Carlton of Carlton Estate Agents gives his expert
Chesterton Humberts’ Nik Stylianou on 2013,
Italy may be this acclaimed chef’s birth place, views on buying property locally this winter
Rihanna and why Angel’s market is booming
but he explains why Angel can easily compete
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Angel life
The New Year starts off with
plenty of positive vibes
Water demonstration
Residents in Angel
were made to stop
and appreciate how
lucky they are to have
clean, safe drinking
water on tap – particularly
apt at this time of year
when thoughts turn to detox.
International charity WaterAid
arranged a unique visual
demonstration at
Angel Tube. Two water
coolers were temporarily
installed: one was filled
with clean water, and the
second with dirty water,
mocked up to represent
the dirty water that 783
million people around
the world have no choice
but to drink. By choosing
to support WaterAid,
commuters could help
some of the world’s poorest
people gain lifesaving access
to clean water. Visit
wateraid.org to see
how you can help.
EDITOR’S PICK OF THE MONTH LOCAL
LUXE
Angel’s finest buys
The show
goes on
Hoxton Hall has announced
its success in achieving a grant
of just under £1.8m, which
will enable the charitable
organisation to restore this
unique 149-year-old Grade
Make sure 2013 is the year of
II-listed Music Hall Theatre.
gorgeously sleek locks with the Making life easier in January, the The Marley Destiny Headphones
Cloud Nine Original Iron, which was MadeByZen Opus aroma diffuser combines pro-level components with Restoration plans will unveil
awarded ‘Best Tool’ by Harper’s and alarm clock mimics a natural premium materials for a heightened hidden original features, and
Bazaar’s Hot 100. wake-up pattern incorporating listening experience.
funding will also enable creating
‘sunrise’ and natural sounds.
(cid:36)(cid:0)RRP £129.95 from The Klinik, 28 Exmouth (cid:36)(cid:0)RRP £249.99 and available at HMV, Unit
an archive of 6,000 pieces, while
Market, EC1R 4QE; 020 7837 3771; (cid:36)(cid:0)RRP £79.99 and available from MSU 3, Parkfield Street, N1 0PS; 08456
theklinik.com madebyzen.com 027 819; hmv.com providing three years of heritage
project funding.
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Weighty issue
95% of us will make a New Year’s resolution for
2013 – and, unsurprisingly, top of the desired
change table is to lose weight. Good luck!
Local business cleans up
Islington-based First Mile has been crowned Innovator CELEB SPOT
of the Year at the prestigious CBI Growing Business
Good sports
Awards for their work in revolutionising the commercial
recycling industry. Founded in 2003, First Mile
Sports fans in the area flexed
recognised the recycling needs of businesses who needed
daily collections of small quantities of waste, often in a their trivia muscles at the Bobby
mix of different streams. CEO Bruce Bratley is pictured,
Moore Fund Celebrity Sports
centre, collecting the deserved award.
Quiz on 29 November at The
The Princess Royal’s
Highbury recognition Brewery, EC1. Quiz masters
Clive Tyldesley and Hazel
Nick Collier, who resides in Highbury, has been
given an award by HRH The Princess Royal in Irvine were joined by a stellar
recognition of his outstanding work volunteering
line-up including Jeff Stelling
for national disability charity, Livability. The
Princess Royal Awards were originally created by (pictured), Mark Chapman
Livability to recognise the outstanding contribution
and Clare Tomlinson, with all
of its staff. Collier has been a supporter of the
charity for over 25 years, often appearing at the money raised going to the bowel
office at 8am and staying until he is persuaded
cancer charity.
to go home!
Awarding those who
go the extra mile
Islington Council is once again calling
for nominations for the Mayor’s Civic
Awards, to honour the borough’s unsung
heroes. The awards, which are now in
their 12th year, see public spirited citizens
recognised for their contribution to the
Window of opportunity
local community. Under 18s are also
honoured with a separate award – The Ben
A shopfront in Archway has been transformed into a
public art studio, as part of a unique programme to Kinsella Award – which recognises a young
engage local people and visually improve the area. A person whose positive actions have made
Million Minutes is a two-year arts-led regeneration project their mark in Islington. The 2013 awards
funded by Islington Council and Arts Council England, will once again be supported by The Angel
and in this second stage of the programme, 36 Junction Resident’s sister title, Islington Gazette.
Road in Archway will be taken over by six different artists
over the next four months, each working in a range of
different mediums, from drawing to animation.
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