The Lower Richmond Road - Putney's very own village.....

As the Congestion Charge draws nearer to Putney the Lower Richmond Road with it's wealth of new businesses including art galleries, florists, clothing shops, restaurants and of course, estate agents is an ideal place to head to.

Susie a mother of three who lives in West Putney is a great fan of this part of Putney
"Here you feel part of a community, most of the shops know your name the others know your face and they greet you with a friendly smile of recognition! There aren't many places in London where that applies I am sure! I stroll down and can get my daily needs, treat myself to a coffee and then take the kids to the swings at Leader Gardens and on to feed the ducks - everyone comes home happy!"

As you travel west along the Lower Richmond Road heading towards Barnes you will find:

	Emile's 96-98 Felsham Road, Putney SW15 lDQ - Telephone: 020 8789 3323 Restaurants may come and go, but we've been part of the Putney restaurant scene now for over 16 years. Customers soon become friends - they love the informal yet stylish atmosphere. Affordable whenever you deserve a night out. But perfect for special celebrations, too. The Cuisine is an eclectic mix of Modern British and Classic French dishes with a monthly changing menu
	The Half Moon - 93 Lower Richmond Rd, SW15 :: 020 8780 9383 The Halfmoon Putney has hosted live music full time since 1963. Our venue is steeped in musical history and is well renowned by music fans. We continue to encourage new talent with our unsigned/unplugged nights as well as regularly gracing the stage with headline acts. A friendly pub with music at its heart and a well stocked bar, you can join us by adding yourself to our e-mailing list gigguide@halfmoon.co.uk
	Cakes4Fun - 100 Lower Richmond Road, SW15 1LN : 020 87859039 Cakes 4 Fun offer unique and unusual bespoke cakes to suit every occasion. Currently it is packed with everything you need to create your own fabulously festive home baked goodies: Christmas cutters, sprinkles, glitters, icings, fondants, sugar shapes and edible pens and paper. In addittion they offer novelty cakes, corporate cakes and fabulous wedding cakes both traditional and modern.
	Crew Barbers - 117, Lower Richmond Rd, SW15 1EX : 020 8789 1166   In 2002, the Crew Barber arrived in Putney with a vision. To build on the quality formulations, services and styles developed in the past, as well as to innovate for the future. Crew Barbers offers quality grooming for men - with beer and coffee on offer this is the place in Putney to have your for your cut and or wet shave. Reduced pricesfor boys under 11 years makes this the barbaers for all the men in your family!
	Buckley's Butchers - 88 Lower Richmond Rd SW15 : 020 8788 6160 J Buckley is a traditional butchers – for all the year round and the festive season. To order your Christmas Fayre from free range turkeys to Goose Game & Capon plus everything you need to complement the meat. Open 'till 4pm on Christmas & New Years Eve.
	Healthiskin - 135 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EZ : 0208 785 0015
	Warrens - 139, Lower Richmond Rd SW15 1EZ : 020 8780 1100 Tim Warren and Michael Crowther are pleased to announce the opening of the new Warren office at 139 Lower Richmond Road
	The Cochin Brasserie - 193, Lower Richmond Rd SW15 1HJ : 020 8785 6004 The food in Cochin Brasserie is inspired by the authentic home cooking of beautiful, spice-rich Kerala. We give authentic Kerala cuisine a modern international twist. Everything served is prepared on the premises using the freshest ingredients. Open 6pm – 11 Tuesday - Sunday
	Profile Training - 2 The Mews, 6 Putney Common, SW15 1HL : 0208876800 Profile Training is dedicated to great communication. We have been training business leaders and ambitious people the art and science of great communication for over a decade. Throughout that time we have offered a guarantee: You will see a significant improvement in your presentation and communication skills, or you won't pay a penny. To date, no-one has taken us up on that guarantee, and almost all of our business comes through referrals from satisfied clients. We like to think that we need say no more. Our workshops and seminars are available to business people throughout the UK, Europe and North America.

Stephen Wallace the Town Centre Manager for Putney described the Lower Richmond as niche shopping: " The Lower Richmond Roads unique mix of shops brings a richness to Putney's retail landscape that's unusual in London. Whether you want to dine out, or simply buy flowers, specialist sausages, a custom Mini, decorating materials, party cakes and accessories or fine art, the Lower Richmond Road has it all!"

There may not be the duck pond of Barnes or the stables of Wimbledon but with the River within spitting distance attracting young & old the Lower Richmond Road offers residents and visitors to Putney their very own village.

January 2, 2007