Chiswick Christmas intro 2009

ChiswickW4.com has put together a guide to Christmas in Chiswick featuring gift ideas and dining experiences offered by local 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.

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.

For a Christmas gift to treasure for years to come have an original portrait painted of a loved one. Denis Williams is a portrait painter living and working in Chiswick. He specialises in painting realistic and highly detailed portraits of children and adults. "I work from photographic references which I take myself," explains Denis. "A painting will take me about seven days to complete so to have a painting ready in time for Christmas I will need 10 working days notice." Please visit his website for details.

The Park Club has come up with a really unique idea for a present that is bound to go down well with whoever is the lucky recipient. Their Membership in a Box scheme allows you to place under the Christmas tree a full month's membership at the private family health club as well as a host of other benefits including 5 personal training sessions, mini-facial or mini massage, sunbed session, luxurious bath robe and dermalogica products all beautifully presented in a gift box. If you'd like to order this phone 020 8740 4599. Please have delivery details ready.

Tots Boutique is proud to present an exclusive range of exquisite ladies' jewellery designed and made in Paris by Martine Harraca. It's made from powered glass, acrylic and resin with silver and gold and it's only available at Tots Boutique 39 Turnham Green Terrace 020 8995 0520.

Berkeley Wealth Management Wishes you a Merry Christmas Ready for 2010? With the New Year fast approaching why not come to us for a ‘Free Financial Health Check’ to book your appointment call 0208 9942021.

Exquisite maternity and baby gifts including gorgeous clothes, babychangebags, personalised gifts and toys. Special offer - buy any Lomita Lakewood Nursing Bra & get a free pair of briefs, while stocks last. babye 10 Devonshire Road, Chiswick W4 2HD and 20 The Green, Ealing W5 5DA www.babye.co.uk Tel: 0208 840 8197

Marmalade Jewellery are delighted to invite Chiswick shoppers for complementary drink of Baileys every day in December. Warm yourself up while buying diamonds and fabulous jewels for your loved one in an award winning local shop. What could be better? www.marmaladejewellery.co.uk 23 Turnham Green Terrace Tel: 020 8742 1178.

Melbury’s - Melbury’s is an Independent retailer renowned as the stockist of finest bedroom & bathroom Accessories. Descamps robes From Calvin Klein Ladies and Men’s night wear to exquisite toiletries from such leading names as Diptyque, Acqua di Parma & I Coloniali. A visit is essential for everyone seeking the perfect Christmas Gift. 53 Turnham Green Terrace, Tel: 020 8994 2747 Email: shop@melburys.co.uk Visit: www.melburys.co.uk

Iris is perfect if you are on the hunt for that special Christmas party dress or a fabulous gift for someone special. Join the Iris girls on Thursday 3rd December for bubbles, cupcakes and a special discount to welcome in the festive season. See you there!! We speak to Iris' Annie and Sarah about their new High Road boutique

Armstrong Cuthbert Xmas Prize Draw. Your chance to win a fantastic £250 makeover with this leading hair salon and Benefit Cosmetics just in time for the Christmas party season. See here for further details.

To celebrate Christmas in style Theobroma Cacao are offering ChiswickW4.com readers a 20% discount on all products from our Christmas and chocolate gift selections. Promotional code: countrylife. Visit us at www.theobroma-cacao.co.uk

Looking for something arty? Come to Turnham Arts & Crafts. There's everything for artists plus a huge selection for model makers including Airfix, Hornby and Hama Beads for the kids. And for the person who's got everything how about Magnetic Poetry kits or silver Astrologic Pens? www.artistmaterial.co.uk

Christmas offer from Vision Express - 2 pairs for £99! With the party season nearly upon us, having an extra pair of glasses for a different look is a great idea. Two pairs give you flexibility, as well as reassurance that should you lose a pair you will always have a spare. Choose two different looks this Christmas from Vision Express’ exclusive range of men’s and women’s frames complete with standard single vision lenses at one fantastic price! Terms & conditions apply. See in store for details.

Give the gift of dance this Christmas! Adult Ballet West London has gift vouchers available for its top quality drop-in classes and beginner courses. Please visit www.donnaschoenherr.com for further details.

TC Massage is offering a £35 introductory offer for first time clients. Are you stressed with the thought of Xmas? Or need a last minute gift? Massage provides a way to ease muscular aches and pains while also helping you to unwind and relax. For further information, visit the website www.tcmassage.co.uk or call 07955 816 467. GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE.

Concerned about your gift's carbon footprint? Then give a very local present of Chiswick Honey made by traditional apiarist and W4 resident Brian Whitley. A dedicated back garden bee keeper, Brian's honey makes the most delicious and unusual offering. Brian can be contacted via email at chiswickbees@gmail.com

Continuum Systems is running a Christmas promotion at least 10% off all equipment like B&W’s Zeppelin or the Linn Sneaky DS please visit their online shop for more details www.continuum-systems.co.uk

Have a very glamorous Christmas with Eyelashes By Ellie. Individual lash extensions carefully applied to your natural lashes for a full yet natural look.

The lashes last from 4-6 weeks (sometimes longer) and provide length and volume without damaging or weighing down your existing lashes. Call Ellie on 07841 507 280. £10 off for all ChiswickW4.com registered members.

Make your Christmas WHITE Treat yourself or your loved ones to a dazzling new smile and take advantage of our two for one whitening offers and 20% discounts on all dental and facial aesthetic procedures. White Dental and Cosmetic Rooms 128 Chiswick high Road W4 1PU
Telephone +44 (0) 20 8747 9933

Zecca is the perfect place for that perfect present. A truly eclectic and original collection of gifts for Christmas with emphasis on design, quality and style. This inspiring range of contemporary products includes Georg Jensen, Carrol Boyes, Nick Munro, Wonkiware and People Will Always Need Plates. 88 Turnham Green Terrace W4 1QN 020 8995 7700 www.zeccaliving.co.uk

DesignerVerse.com, the personalised poetry company, is offering all ChiswickW4.com members 50% off all poems this Christmas. Father Christmas has added a number of 'poetry letters' designed especially for those children who have been extra good throughout the year. These magical poems will truly capture the spirit of Christmas for any child, taking them on an adventure that will be remembered long past Christmas Day! Enter code CHRISTMAS at the payment stage to receive 50% off original poem price (poems originally priced at £4.99; now £2.49). Offer valid for all poems (whether for children or adults) created on the site between 7th December 2009 and 31st January 2010. Code can be entered multiple times by single user.

Mackintosh's pride themselves on fabulous food for any occasion using the finest ingredients and imaginative menus. Whether a dinner for eight or a drinks party for 200, they can provide you with as much or as little as you need, from the essentials right through to the exciting extras and the perfect finishing touches. www.mackintoshs.co.uk

Let us do the hard work for you! We provide festive menus for all party occasions - glam cocktail event or a cozy dinner party - ready to serve delivery or full catering. www.foodsy.co.uk

Plum Duff makes Chiswick's finest Mince Pies, Christmas Puddings, Stollen and Panettones using the best and freshest ingredients from local traders. And they cater for parties so let them take the hard work out of yours. www.plumduff.co.uk

Christmas MADE EASY thanks to Melissa Webb! Order a stuffed bird, delicious ham or chocolate tart and much more delivered to your door. Email mel@melissawebb.com for a full menu or call 07966 440798 before 14th December.

Fancy a Christmas treat? At Patisserie Valerie Chiswick, we have a wide range of exquisite homemade truffles, mince pies and chocolate logs to take-away. In addition, we offer treats such as Pannetone and Petits Fours as well as custom-made celebration cakes. We look forward to seeing you at 318 Chiswick High Road www.patisserie-valerie.co.uk

Eat, drink and be merry with someone else doing the hard work....

Food, drink and friends is what it's about. Do you really wanna have to shout? Great staff, ales, grub and wines. The Crown and Anchor for New Year's good times! Crown and Anchor 374 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, W4 5TA Tel: 020 8995 2607 enquiries@crownandanchorchiswick.com

Sparkle with All Bar One’s dazzling food and drink menu this Christmas. Whether you are planning an event for a large party, drinks with work colleagues or a catch up with friends and family, All Bar One has a wide range of options so you can celebrate in style this Christmas and there is no booking fee, hire charge or minimum spend so it won’t burn a hole in your pocket!

Exclusive Offer For ChiswickW4.com Registered Members - Chiswick Moran Hotel is offering a very special rate for family and friends over the Christmas period. Full details and to book please see click here. The hotel's Napa Restaurant will be open for Christmas Day Lunch - Five courses for £49 per person, children eat for £24.50 each. Chiswick Moran Hotel 626 Chiswick High Road, London W4 5RY, Tel: 020 8996 5200

Comfort Food Christmas - Party at Annie's for the cosiest Christmas ever ...With 3 luscious courses for £28.95, you can indulge in Seared Turkey Escalope with Pancetta or crack the sugar crust on a Plum Pudding Crème Brûlée. Delicious! Open Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Eve too. (020) 8994 9080 www.anniesrestaurant.co.uk

Fish Hook has recently undergone a refurbishment making the restuarant more comfortable and sumptuous. Christmas Party Menu 2009 (for tables of 8 or more) 3 Courses Lunch £26, Dinner £31. See website for further details.

Rice and Catch at 390 and 293 Chiswick High Road offer two fully licensed restaurants at Chiswick's West End - great places to party. Catch for traditional fish & chips using the finest selected fish and handcut chips with a good selection of salads, and Rice for authentic Persian cuisine prepared by a Persian chef.

Buon Natale from San Marco. Christmas Menu 2 course set menu - £15.00, 3 course set menu - £17.50 includes coffee & mince pie. Now also taking bookings for New Year’s Eve £30.00. Telephone: 0208 569 8441 or 0208 569 9777 Mob: 07939 075 885 www.sanmarcoonthames.co.uk e-mail: info@sanmarcoonthames.co.uk

Book your Christmas Party now for only £27.95 per person 3 Course Set Menu and £35.00 per person on Christmas Day! Why not join us for a meal to go into the New Year together and the Sparkling wine will be on us. 1-4 Barley Mow Passage, Chiswick. www.chakalakarestaurant.com

Happy Christmas from The Swan! In addition to normal opening hours, The Swan will be open for lunch every day from Monday 14th December until Wednesday 23rd December. Please call to book a table. Please visit website to see their menu. Ph 020 8994 8262, www.theswanchiswick.co.uk

Bring In The New Year at The Bollo. Open ‘til 2am Drinks and canapé reception Four course dinner Open bar until pudding served Non dining tickets available for 10.30 arrival Full ticket £45 Non dining £15. The Bollo 13 Bollo Lane, W4 5LR 020 8994 6037.

Celebrate Christmas the Italian way at Caffe Piccolo. Whether it's a cosy meal for two or a party for 62, Caffe Piccolo is the place to be with sumptuous three-course menus for lunch and dinner, £12.95 and £19.95 respectively. Call to book 0208 747 9989 www.caffepiccolo.co.uk

Fancy a change from turkey and sprouts? Grove Park Tandoori is open Christmas Day and Boxing Day with a special four course menu for just £12.95 when you eat in. Grove Park Tandoori 5 Station Parade Road, Chiswick, W4 3HD Tel 020 8994 3503.

Spoil yourself before the big day with Canta Napoli's luxury Christmas Eve special. Four course menu with a choice of lobster, fillet steak or vegetarian for the main course, rounded off with panettone and ice cream. All for £27.00. Call to book 020 8994 5225 www.cantanapoli.co.uk

Need to relax after Christmas Day? Let Chella do the cooking on Boxing Day! Chella serves Persian food with a fusion twist and they're offering a Boxing Day special of a three course meal with a glass of champagne for £19.95. www.chella-restaurant.co.uk

Move Physiotherapy & Rehab Clinics - World Class Running Coaching. Rapid Rehabilitation & Pain Free Running on the Alter-G Trainer. Massage. Matwork & Reformer Pilates. £10 & £15, 2 for 1

Book now on to January's Intro-To-Pilates course at PERSONAL BEST - Chiswick - and choose any other course of your choice absolutely FREE!! including Ballet, Jazz dance, Aerobics, Stretch etc. GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE. www.pb-online.co.uk M: 07930581979 E: anny@pb-online.co.uk

Get in shape for the Festive Season or work off your Festive over-indulgences at West 4 Health & Fitness. West 4 is a friendly gym where we aim to put the fun into fitness at prices which won’t leave you with a fiscal deficit. We are offering a free personal training session worth £40 for all new members who sign up in December. Come in and see us or check out our website http://www.west4healthclub.co.uk

And so we've come to Christmas Time, When we overindulge on food and wine, When you want to work off your festive excess, Call Martin Swan at Banking On Fitness www.bankingonfitness.com Tel: 07947 663192

W4Handyman is offering the Santa’s Elf Service. Wrapping the presents, putting up the decorations and dressing the tree. All before the big man in the red suit visits.07745807656…Chiswick's very Handyman

Take a break from your shopping and come in and see Insider Dealings' stunning new winter fabric collections from Colefax & Fowler, Mulberry, Zimmer & Rohde and many other leading fabric companies. They can help you with present ideas too! Divinely scented Manuel Canovas candles and beautiful handmade fragrance sachets from Maryse à Paris, make perfect Christmas gifts www.insiderdealingsw4.com 135 Chiswick High Road, London W4 2ED Tel: 020 8994 1030

Get your garden spruced up for the festive period! Lifestyle Landscape Gardening are offering 20% off garden maintenance for the whole of December and January. See Matthew's listing on ChiswickW4.com's directory for contact details and recommendations.

Aerial Tellycommns Ltd, Discreet Satellite & Aerial installations, Multi-point Installations & Distribution, Additional telephone points (BT) and other services. All work guaranteed up to 3 years. Fully Insured. Kevin is offering residents an extra 10 percent off from now until December 23rd. Call 0800 458 4568 or email aerialtellycomms@yahoo.co.uk

Spruce Up Your Home In Time For Christmas! Eve Humphreys female interior / exterior decorator - clean, fast, efficient and offering fantastic deals for pre and post Christmas. Phone for a free quote now on 07958 353 823. www.evehumphreys.com

Molly Maid wishes you all a very Happy Christmas! We provide uniformed, insured staff with no language issues for regular, one off or spring cleans for all your Christmas cleaning

requirements. Call 020 8542 7900.

Ray of Home Wizards thanks his customers for their support and wishes everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. Email info@homewizards.co.uk or if you prefer phone us on 07905 88 38 38.

Call My Plumber for our Winter Warmer special. For £99 + VAT we will service your boiler, bleed radiators, boiler efficiency test, inspect radiator valves and leave you with a My Plumber bleed key.

Buzz Home Projects wishes all of our neighbours in a Chiswick a very Happy Christmas and New Year. Contact us on 0208 996 2222 or sales@buzzhandyman.com for a chat about a New Year redecoration. www.buzzhandyman.com,

Shoots and Leaves will deliver Christmas Trees to your home in Chiswick and surrounding

area. They only sell full, bushy, prime cut, non-drop Nordman firs. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back! www.shootsandleaves.co.uk/xmas
christmas@shootsandleaves.co.uk 020 8563 7733