Local Trading for Christmas in Putney
Don't bother with the West End & disrupted tubes - everything you need is in Putney
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PutneySW15.com has put together a shopping guide which exclusively features presents offered by SW15 businesses. There's no need to traipse into town when gifts for every member of the family can be purchased right here on your doorstep.
Putney Town Centre Manager, Nicola Grant said:
"No need to fight with the crowds in Oxford Street, Putney has lots of great gifts available on the High Street, in the Exchange shopping centre and in both Upper and Lower Richmond Road. Putney residents can play a big part in supporting the local economy this Christmas by shopping locally wherever possible. Support Super Saturday on Saturday 6th December where lots of independents in Putney will be offering special deals."
Discerning shoppers will find great value and choice in our local shops without the hassle and fuss of going to the West End. In fact, many local businesses offer home delivery, too, so you can shop from the comfort of your own home, safe in the knowledge that you are 'being green'.
And we've even done some of the hard work for you. Below is listed some of the very best that's on offer in the local area for the festive season.
A recent survey conducted by Friends Life has found that UK shoppers will each spend on average £248.82 on Christmas presents this year. The most common price bracket is between £101 and £200 (25%), though 14% plan to spend £500 or more. Londoners plan to spend an average of £240.90
16% of people plan to spend between £1 and £100 on Christmas presents, with just 3% looking to spend nothing at all. Women account for a larger proportion of Christmas spending. They will spend (£259.39) 9% more on Christmas presents than men (£237.05).
Who spends what?!
15% of women spend £500+ on Christmas presents compared to just 12% of men. 18 to 24-year-olds are expecting to spend £145.07 each on Christmas presents, with 6% planning to spend nothing at all. Whereas 25 to 30-year-olds are expecting to spend £229.2 each on Christmas presents, with 9% spending £500+.
With matuurity comes the greater spening power; 31 to 39-year-olds are expecting to spend £269.36 each on Christmas presents, with 27% spending between £201 - £300 whilst people aged 40+ are expecting to spend £266.19 each on Christmas presents, with 16% spending £500+
PutneySW15.com are always happy to give our support to locally owned shops, businesses, artists and artisans. If there is any provider of local gifts that you think we should feature let us know. To add your company please contact editor@putneysw15.com or call 020 8932 8295.
A time for giving........
 'Little Voices ’ Christmas Offer - GET TWO FREE TRIALS IN TIME FOR THE SPRING TERM! YOUR child is invited to trial both a Singing and Drama lesson at Little Voices Putney! Little Voices Putney provide engaging after school Singing and Drama lessons of the highest standard. Working towards LAMDA exams building children's confidence, promoting children’s personal and social development and nurturing there love for Singing and Acting. |
| With Christmas shopping upon us we hope the high street will be buzzing with generous activity. Warren would like to take this festive opportunity to encourage Putney residents to celebrate local independent business. In 2015 we will be celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the first Warren office opening in Putney. We are particularly mindful of the corporate competition and their ability through economies of scale to, on occasion, offer what appears, very superficially, to be better value. However, we also know that in both what we do and also what our fellow independent retailers and service providers do there is very real, and in some cases incalculable, value to an independent owners’ approach to service and product quality. With this in mind Warren would heartily encourage all Putney residents to investigate and champion their local independent businesses and ensure that they spend plenty of Christmas money with them so that they continue to be able to provide a superior service and easy access to high-quality products on our doorstep. |
Make it a Very Yummy Putney Christmas by giving a loved one a Christmas voucher for a cookery class at The Avenue Cookery School www.theavenuecookeryschool.com or win one by answering this question, ‘What is the cheese dish mentioned in our Avenue Cookery School Video?’ Answers to info@theavenuecookeryschool.com by 5pm 19 Dec - one correct answer will be ‘pulled out a hat’. |
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The cards are blank inside - personalised orders can be taken for orders of a minimum of 50 cards.
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Eat, drink and be merry at home....
 Emiles At Home in your front room combining our preparation (with first class ingredients) and your home cooking - cut out the boring bits, but keep the fun of cooking. Simply follow 5 simple steps.. and have a very merry pre-Christmas without the heartache! (Last orders taken on 20th December). |
 Stressed about Christmas? We can help! George's Kitchen is a bespoke catering company offering a unique Christmas delivery service. We'll supply everything you need for a fabulously foodie Christmas from just £110 for 10 people - with hand-smoked salmon, mouth-watering mince pies and festive trimmings - you just buy the turkey. If you'd like a little helper this Christmas, get in touch: Tel:07903425790 |
Eat, drink and be merry with someone else doing the hard work....
 Looking for a great pre-Christmas Party Menu? Or a fantastic meal to see in 2015? Bookings are now being taken at Emile's for pre Christmas Parties - 3 courses £32.00, 2 courses £28.00 - and for their ever popular New Year's Eve Party - 5 course dinner (with options), bar extension until 2.00am & dancing costs £53.00. Please call Emil (020 8789 3323) for more details (Snow not guaranteed).  Closed 24th - 30th December inclusiveEmile's 96-98 Felsham Road, Putney SW15 1DQ Telephone: 020 8789 3323 |
 Enoteca Turi - 28 Putney High Street, SW15 1SQ 020 8785 4449 Celebrate Christmas with our Christmas Party menus, which are available from 1st - 23rd December, lunch or dinner, for a minimum of 10 people. So book your Christmas party either in the main restaurant, separate seating area or private function room which seats maximum of 18. |
 Looking for somewhere to relax before and after the big day? Come to Glass Dome Restaurant & Piano Bar for gourmet food and fine dining with our exquisitely planned dishes that are carefully prepared from a choice of high quality seasonal ingredients. We pride ourselves on featuring the ultimate Argentine beef, fine wines and international cuisine. There’s live music on Fridays, Saturdays and Christmas Eve. Tel: 020 8704 1771 |
Deck the Halls ........ It is that time of year again!!! 
Trees are dotted around Putney, the current thinking is that Blue Spruce is the tree most likely to hold onto its needles all Christmas. They are bushy and have a blue tint to their thick needles.
The more traditional Norway Spruce is now regarded as the cheaper choice and the most likely to shed its fine and spiky needles at the least provocation. (Don't forget you can leave your tree for recycling after Christmas outside your house - click here for details.)
 Happy Christmas to all our valued customers and PutneySW15 readers Gas Safe Registered plumbers and gas engineers in Putney. We specialise in domestic heating and plumbing to private residential clients or landlords. We provide free estimates and can assist you with any plumbing, heating or gas work including: |
 Happy cooking this Christmas from West London Kitchens, local suppliers of bespoke German family kitchens. If you want to cook your turkey in a new kitchen next year, please give us a ring and we'll visit to discuss your plans. We sell beautiful kitchens at friendly prices; they’re designed bespoke to you and delivered ready built; and there are no flatpacks. Please visit www.westlondonkitchens.com for more information or ring on 020 8741 1981. Merry Christmas! |
Looking to the year(s) ahead.....
Putney Financial Adviser Ian says “If, like many Putney residents, your local bank branch has stopped providing financial advice and you’d now like a friendly, knowledgeable local company that will provide you with a valuable service, please try us out.” £200 discount on any fees if you mention www.PutneySW15.com |
 Africa Odyssey: We create the finest safaris, honeymoons and holidays to Africa and the Indian Ocean. Whether a simple island beach break, a pan-African helicopter adventure or a private safari to the heart of the Serengeti's Great Migration, all of our itineraries are entirely tailor-made. We are based in Putney so please come in for a coffee, and let us create the perfect safari for you. Tel 020 8704 1216 or info@africaodyssey.com www.africaodyssey.com |
Wardo Autos MOT & Servicing Centre -
29 Winthorpe Rd, Putney, SW15 2LW |
 Picture Perfect Putney The new 2015 calendar is nearly here! With photos by local photographer Andrew Wilson and sponsored by Warren Estate Agents - all proceeds of any copies sold will go to www.wellbeingofwomen.org.uk a charity dedicated to improving the health of women and babies. Copies will be dropping through Putney doorways but if you want an extra copy they are available for £5 at Warren’s office on the Upper Richmond Road with all proceeds going to the charity. |
Have yourself a very healthy Christmas....
If you're planning to drink alcohol, plan how to get home without driving Don't offer an alcoholic drink to someone you know is planning to drive Don't accept a lift from a driver you know has drunk alcohol |
Beware the morning after
Carol services, music & panto.....
17th - 20th December
- PLOS presents Puss In Boots @ Putney Arts Theatre |
Church services
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