October 2009 magazine content summary

October 2009 is our eco edition. As well as featuring lots of articles with an environmental angle, the magazine is published on 100% recycled paper. As always there's an emphasis on high quality editorial content to support the advertising:

• Discover the fashion industry's conscience with London Fashion Week's eco initiatives, and a round-up of other London fashion fairs with wider concerns
• Stay healthy in pregnancy, knowing what to eat and what to leave
• Get involved locally during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the upcoming BackCare Awareness Week
• Take an inside look at the eco-friendly art of antique furniture restoration, with insights from London and Putney based specialists
• Love or hate the latest daring design ideas from the Royal College of Art in London
• Make a little thought go a long way towards saving energy on your home, food and travel
• Find out what it takes to get a carbon-negative household with an annual gas bill of £12
• Think forward to the cutting edge future of garden design
• Get your garden ready for home-grown flower beds and shrubs
• Plan the perfect party – venue, theme, food, décor and entertainment
• Hear from the literary descendants of Charles Darwin, guests at Wimbledon Bookfest, London's literary festival
• Discover the truth behind Kingston author Wendy Turner Webster's new novel, The End of Emily West
• Peruse a showcase of work from the Wandsworth artists inviting the public into their studios this October
• Look back on ten years of success for London's Affordable Art Fair in Battersea
• Enjoy two variations on the classical crossover in Epsom – Blake's mix of classical music and pop, and Hayley Griffiths' bridge between pop and Celtic music
• Preview the Wimbledon Music Festival, coming up this November
• Celebrate Kingston's local vocal talent at Festival of the Voice
• Find out what's happening locally with our What's On guide
• Keep the kids busy with our Things 4 Kids guide
• Make your way to all the key events at London's own Kingston Food Festival
• Try something different with this month's Wine & Dine guide
• Explore Surrey's heritage and the rapid rise of Worcester Park
• Travel smart with six sustainable travel options for London and Surrey
• Get inspired by London's leading ladies – local entrepreneurs with their experiences and tips for starting up a business
• Green your business with ideas and direction for working in harmony with the environment