My West London Life

Vicki Edgson

April
22

Recently praised by Victoria Beckham who follows her alkaline diet, nutritionist and spokesperson Vicki Edgson reveals how she would like to change the world

How do you energise yourself when exhausted?

I energise with spirulina in green vegetable juices followed by a good walk in the park to breathe fresh air.

Where would we find you eating dinner with friends?

The Shed (Palace Gardens Terrace, W8) – the best kept secret until now!

How long have you lived on the west side?

11 years.

Which is your favourite coffee shop?

I don’t really frequent coffee shops but Pain Quotidien in Notting Hill would be my choice.

Who would you love to eat dinner with?

Hugh Jackman – fierce and exciting!  the Voice!

Social media or local pub?

Local Pub – the Ladbroke Arms.

Favourite west londoners?

Kelly Hoppen and Melissa Oderbash.

Who would you love to cook for?

I would love to cook for the Queen as I have a divine and healthy venison recipe I know she’d love!

What do you eat when you’re hungover?

I prefer not to get hungover!

What would you change about the world?

Food production.

What is your ideal TV supper?

Stir-fried vegetables with chicken or prawns.

Fav cookbook?

Ottolenghi Plenty.

Vicki Edgson in one of the UK’s foremost nutritionists and spokesperson for women and health.

Carolyn Arnold, Clarendon Cross Residents’ Association

April
23

Carolyn Arnold, Clarendon Cross Residents’ Association, on TFL’s proposed new cycleway across Holland Park

Why are you against TfL’s proposed new cycleway across Holland Park roundabout?

While we support all efforts to make cycling safer in London, we are against the proposals because they involve removing road space and adding traffic lights on one of the busiest intersections in Central London, connecting… Read more →

Laura Robson

December
4

Wimbledon winner Laura Robson on her dog Winnie, weekends in the Cotswolds, TV work, and running by the river

How old were you when you discovered tennis? Did you love it immediately?

I discovered tennis at the age of four or five because my family played doubles, and I am one of three children. I’m the youngest so had to pick up the balls but if I did a good job with that I got to play for 10 minutes at the end with my mum.… Read more →