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l Winter Warmers Keep warm.

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An emotive subject

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aving emotional intelligence is important, as it reflects a person’s ability to recognise emotions and to understand the effects of them. It also includes using that information to guide and determine thinking and behaviour. As human beings we learn these key factors throughout our lives and the experiences we encounter; however, is there such a thing as increasing your emotional intelligence?

Apparently so, professors David R. Caruso and Peter Salovey broke down four of the key skills involved in developing emotional intelligence, in their seminal research and publication ‘The Emotionally Intelligent Manager’. These include, 1. Identifying your own feelings as well as those of others. 2.

Using feelings to guide your own thinking and reasoning, along with others. 3. The importance of understanding how feelings might change and develop as events gradually unfold. 4. Managing to stay open to the concept of feelings and integrate this into decisions and actions. Emotional discovery also consists of practical steps which everyone

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Emotional intelligence - A gateway toward the road to intelligence psychology by Sophie Fitzjohn. can do, and probably already does, to a certain extent.

Taking some time to sit down and reflect on your own emotions is a good place to start, and thinking about how you typically respond to certain situations, e.g. when you receive bad feedback, or when someone close to you unfairly blames something on you, possibly also how your mood changes when another driver causes you to react quickly due to a poor decision made by them, or when a close friend unexpectedly begins to cry. When you identify your own emotions and reactions within certain situations, you become more mindful and begin to gain control.

Often many of us don’t realise that other people view us very differently to what we view ourselves, and vice versa. Therefore, asking others for perspective is a way in which we can simply understand how perceptions differ, and the consequences those differences create.

Armed with all the above information, enables you to be more observant of your current emotions. Self-reflection and what others share with you will help you to be more

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in tune with what you’re feeling.

More practical steps, involve using “the pause”, simply taking a moment to stop and think before we act or speak. By taking time to think before we act actually saves everyone a lot of time, as rushing into a decision doesn’t always results in the best outcome. Many of us agree that qualities such as empathy and compassion are valuable factors when it comes to healthy relationships.

Therefore, ensuring we don’t neglect these qualities when they matter most is important.

No matter whether you are a boss or an employee, taking criticism is never easy.. However, don’t beat yourself up about it, or even take offense, instead ask ‘what can I learn from this?’ by putting your personal feeling aside you can learn and improve from the alternate perspective. The last step to building an overall better emotional understand is to practise all the above steps. After all, like any other skill… practise makes perfect!

Quotes - Emotional intelligence begins to develop in the earliest years.

All the small exchanges children have with their parents, teachers, and with each other carry emotional messages.

Daniel Goleman

Save a boyfriend for a rainy day - and another, in case it doesn’t rain.

Mae West.

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Happy Holiday I

t seems like Nashville is as passionate about Christmas as it is about Country music. The city does an astounding job of making sure that visitors and locals alike get into the spirit of the season.

For another uniquely Nashville event, look up the Antebellum Mansions and Holiday tours. Guests can take any of several home tours showcasing 19th-century homes with historically accurate decorations. From December to January the Gaylord Opryland Resort puts on “A Country Christmas.” The festivities include music, ice skating, and even authentic snow tubing.

From White Snow To White Sand When most people think about a “Christmas town” they imagine snow-covered streets, frosty windows and chestnuts roasting on an open fire. But our research shows that it doesn’t matter what the weather’s like outside.

Northeast, West Coast, Midwest, and South it looks like Christmas spirit can find a home just about anywhere in America.

Even if it never snows where you live it’s still possible to add a touch of winter magic to your house. If you can’t import snow like the Opryland Hotel, the next best thing is sprucing up your home and kitchen with winter-themed décor. After all, everyone deserves a white Christmas, no matter what the weather’s like outside.

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The Opryland Hotel goes all out for the holidays, making it a must-see whether you’re a guest or not.

Main photo by Denise Mattox.

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Gift monogramming Designed by Burberry, personalised by you.

Create a unique gift by adding their initials to a rucksack, scarf or bandana of your choice, fragrances and more.

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Burberry Christmas Treat a loved one to Burberry personalised gifts.

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y Burberry’ works collectively to give a personalised gift to your loved one whilst offering Burberry’s signature styles. This Christmas make it personal with a complimentary monogram to a number of Burberry gifts.

Be inspired by Cara Delevigne and add up to three initials to a cashmere scarf or cape in a choice of different thread colours, including Burberry’s festive gold. Scarves come in a variery of 12 different shades such as blues, neutrals, plum, fuschia and greens so there is a colour choice for everyone out there.

Alternatively add monogrammed initials to the bottle of their latest fragrance for him, Mr Burberry and for her, My Burberry. Inspired by their infamous black trench coat and their home contrasting city of London; the scent is traditional and elegant without add pretences.

This is a unique beauty edit, inspired by the characters from The Tale of Thomas Burberry, starring Sienna Miller.

If your significant other is not the kind for a cashmere accessory or a bottle of fragrance

then the two-tone Burberry leather and nylon rucksack or leather wallet might be a unique alternative to monogram with gold lettering.

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Stark Winter Warmers

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ake on a notion that winter is the preferred season for some.

Enjoy the process of layering and keeping out the cold with various insulations and natural fibre.

Choose from wool to made made materials if you will but Fresheye’s fashion guidance suggest you keep it bold and stong of style statment. If you make your top half chunky then slim the lower half with skinny boots and trousers for women, tapered trousers and boots for men.

Boots on women look great with a little elfin inspiration. That means sleek, feminine

lines that’s a ‘go to’ handwriting for the likes of Jimmy Choo if you’re looking for a reference.

Boots on men look great when classic style is utilized. Should you prefer a little hiking inspiration then subtle athleisure detail is the way forward. Cue Google search for athleisure. Keep colours stark for that sense of timelessness.

Fashion note Pair up with well made accessory statement pieces. For men, the ‘man bag’ is here should you switch from a ruck sack. For women long leather gloves and chunky scarves look great.

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Chunky textured layer Above left: Paul Shark AW 2017 Collection Above right: Pringle of Scotland

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Fashion Above left: Paul Shark AW 2017 Collection Above centre: Paul Shark AW 2017 Collection Above right: Thomas DeCuir Above far right: Pringle of Scotland

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Jackets and coats

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Fashion Above left: David Coma Above centre: Cashmere Pea Coat - Burberry Above right: The Boiler Room Campaign Above far right: Black Trench Coat - Burberry

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Turkish Deep Sea Fresheye takes a close look at what Skew restaurant is serving up by way of the ocean. If fish be your favourite dish this festive season then look no further than the best Turkish restaurant in Hertfordshire this Christmas.

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Orkinos Izgara Grilled mackerel with sweet potatoes & mango chilli dressing.

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Stuffed pepper Sweet peppers stuffed with rice, tomato & herbs. Served with mint yoghurt.

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Levrek Whole sea bass seasoned & cooked on charcoal, served with salad.

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Prawn cocktail Served with Marie-Rose sauce.

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Oysters Fresh oysters, lemon, dipping sauce.

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Karedes Grilled King Prawn layered on chickpeas with spicy harissa.

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Cocktail Bar and Lounge Relax before or after your meal in the Cocktail Bar, Live entertainment on weekends.

Skew Restaurant.

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Cafe Australia Fresheye ventures inside the newly opened Wattle&Co to sample it’s wholesome offerings.

This cafe, come bakery, come kitchen is a symbol of the growing demand for culinary delights, and it delivers big.

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Pork and apple sausage Caramelized balsamic onion, granary bread using organic Shipton Mill flour.

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Sausage rolls Coonawarra sweet potato.pork and apple organic sausage meat, seasoning and pastry made onsight.

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Eco Cup coffee to go in one of our Eco cups from @ecoffeecup . Made from sustainable bamboo and dishwasher safe. Organic, ethical food deserves organic ethical containers.

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Bring me some wine

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e have swiftly come into that time of year again. The light in the town have been turned on, supermarkets barrage your eardrums with Wham! and Mariah Carey, and you've even been able to purchase a present for your impossibleto- buy for father-in- law. But for the wine lover, if there is something we can all agree on is that Christmas is the time to indulge in a good bottle of wine or two. So here's my quick fire guide to get the most out of your bottle over the Christmas period.

First up, we're addressing the big one – food and wine pairing. A successful food and wine pairing may be considered a work of art; the romance and the symmetry between the flavours of your food and wine is irresistible.

But as they say, it does takes two to tango.

So do have a think about the food your going to be eating – it’s weight, texture, and flavour intensity. Also, take note of the sauce you’re going to be having with your dish.

Quite often, it’s the sauce that gives the dish its flavour. If your having duck with cranberry sauce, a medium bodied Pinot Noir will

The do’s and dont’s of wine at Christmas time

by Harry Fishpool. balance with the acidity and flavour profile of the cranberries.

Do learn a bit about your wine and where it has come from. Picking up a few facts about your bottle will impress your friends and it’ll put you in the good books of your wine loving boss. Itsamazing how much you’ll pick up and it’s a great way to discover what you like in a wine.

Don’t, for heavens sake, say ‘Oh, that’ll do!’

It is a cardinal sin to buy the first bottle you see. Do you remember when Sven-Göran Erikkson selected the young Theo Walcott for England’s 2006 World Cup squad? And do you know why Sven selected Theo? No? I don’t think anyone does.

When you enter a wine shop, talk to the shop assistants and pick their brains. They’re

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madly passionate about their subject and are more than willing to help. So the point is, don’t do a Sven and select the first thing you see – majority of the time, there are better options out there.

If you don’t like a wine, you don't have to drink it. Everybody has different tastes and what lights up the tastebuds of one person, may not do for another.After all, there is no such thing as a perfect bottle of wine. And in my opinion, this is the most captivating aspects of wine.

If you’re at a a party, and you get along well with the host, politely ask if they havesomething else. If they’re a good host, they will kindly oblige.

Lastly, Christmas is all about rejoicing with friends and family; it’s a time to share stories, let your hair down, and have a good laugh.

Laughter brings the best out in yourself, and creates memories that last a life time. A good bottle of wine in good company and with good food is one of life’s simple pleasures. So go ahead and treat yourself this Christmas with a great bottle of wine and share it around with your friends and family!

Quotes - Men are like wine - some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age.

Pope John XXIII

Good wine is a good familiar creature if it be well used.

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The Lemon Tree Won Best Fine Dining Restaurant 2016.

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Above: Blood orange crème brûlée with burnt white chocolate.

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Fast forward, at The Lemon Tree by Dennis Sterne.

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t’s been three months since my first meeting with Luke Fishpool - owner and head chef at The Lemon Tree. Little has changed in terms of his gracious hospitality and willingness to share his culinary journey. There is undoubtedly an explosion of food discovery in this country in recent times, so much so that new openings happen at a fast pace and tv ratings remain high for the popular cooking programs.

However it’s the restaurants that demonstrate consistency and imagination that remain. We, the good food consumer and restaurant goer wish for no dissapointment when returning to our favourite places.

The Lemon Tree turned 21 this year. A landmark number which may well suggest that this restaurant has come of good age. An

age that can show some experience for doing things in a satisfying way at least. It was Luke’s Birthday also last month but I refrain from asking his age, I’m much more interested in discovering what the Christmas menu looks like. As I study it, here’s what catches my foodie eye: Goujons of plaice with tartare sauce.

Smashed avocado with chargrilled vegetables, chilli & lime dressing. Fillet of hake with button mushroom stroganoff. Roast turkey, pigs-in-blankets, stuffing & cranberry jus.

Aged sirloin steak, grilled tomatoes, shallot & mustard butter, fries. Yule log with praline ice cream & cherries. Popping candy chocolate truffles. A lyricist I’m sure could put music to such a recital. For me Christmas is a time that should be accentuated with memorable eating u

This year sees The Lemon Tree’s 21st Birthday.

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at a good restaurant no less. I can say that this year’s menu has some notable attractions.

Our conversation moves on to the ever popular subject of gin. Luke says that there will be additions to make on the drinks menu.

As gin continues to make impact on the British palette, readers will recall Luke’s quote “Gin has become sexy” from the September 2017 edition. Customers can also expect champagne and wine tasting during the summer calendar next year for 2018.

It goes without saying, book early to avoid dissapointment. Such is the case with any popular restaurant during the festive period.

Eat, be merry and above all experience the joy of good food. The Lemon Tree hopes to make Christmas 2017 the best one yet!

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Christmas plate ups from top left down: 1) Aged sirloin steak, grilled tomatoes, shallot & mustard butter, fries.

2) Roast turkey, pigsin-blankets, stuffing & cranberry jus.

3) Smashed avocado with chargrilled vegetables, chilli and lime dressing.

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“The Lemon Tree hopes to make Christmas 2017 the best one yet!�

Above: Smoked salmon gateau with pickled cucumber, ginger & ctrus segments.

Left: Head chef and owner Luke Fishpool.

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Fresheye goes East to find new interests.

Discover Shoreditch in London.

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London Undercover Luxury Handcrafted Designer Umbrellas. Selected Accessories, Gifts & Lifestyle. We offer an Engraving Service on our Telescopic, City Gent & City Lux Umbrellas.

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Umbrella specialist produces stylish, playful designs.

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STOCK NOTE Luxury shop stocking hand-crafted designer umbrellas, plus hats and scarves for welldressed chaps.

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Living in London, Mr Jamie Milestone was experienced in dealing with bad weather; he combined this with his design expertise to launch London Undercover. The umbrellas are made using traditional methods, but the designs – which include camouflage and map prints – are anything but.

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Colonel Moutarde - Bow ties are back !

It’s a family story.

It all started with a frustration; Remi had a tough time finding a bow tie to his taste, so he decided to design a0nd sew his own !

His passion for sewing was passed on by his mother and grandmother. His home soon became a permanent exhibition of bow ties. His partner ClĂŠmence decided to create a blog to offer them for sale.

Colonel Moutarde was born, ready to present its most beautiful creations.

Today the Colonel is proud to have the largest collection of bow ties in France.

The products are still handmade in Lille, but the Colonel also welcome you in London, Paris and Lyon!

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Le Colonel Moutarde Colonel Moutarde was born, ready to present its most beautiful creations. Today the Colonel is proud to have the largest collection of bow ties in France. Our products are still handmade in Lille, but the Colonel also welcome you in London, Paris and Lyon !.

London Shop: 10 Cheshire street ,London E2 6EH +44(0)787 323 9233

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Justin Deakin - The best of British and Europe.

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HISTORY Justin began putting his mark on the industry with the success of his Stride Sneakers, and since has continued to embark on a journey to create a collection of luxury, handmade shoes. His first store opened on Hanbury Street, East London in 2011, which is now home to his boutique shoe brand ‘Justin Deakin’.

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Justin Deakin Justin Deakin has been in the industry designing shoes for 27 years and has a huge passion for craftsmanship and the process of good design. His designs ensure a mix of tradition and modern styling with individual imaginative touches.

22 Hanbury Street, London, E1 6QR +44 (0) 207 247 0985

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Beautiful wrapping It’s all too easy to over look presentation.

When it comes to giving be in the moment and get creative with wrapping.

Discover your inner artist

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Romantic velvet Think Louis XIII and let opulence stir your creativity.

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Vintage Wax seal is a nice way to make a vintage statement.

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Graphic Say it with cleans line and bold modernity.

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Inspired by nature Let nature take it’s course, go green.

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Fold craft Show your crafty side, get folding.

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Decorative Use some motif originality.

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Stylish Be inspired by classy traditionalism.

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Pleated Go for that layered look and create some texture.

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Chintz A littel rural inspiration.

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Natural Rustic materials creates a tactile finish.

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Glitter Say it with gold flourishes.

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Painterly Do the unexpected, discover your paint brush.

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Homely Wrap with fabric for a novel feel.

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Fabric art Bold fabric embelishment.

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Cut out Create dimension with paper cut-outs.

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Deco Yesteryear style will always make a return.

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Minimal chic Use ‘less is more’ to highten the surprise.

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Art Noir Spice things up with cinnoman and stark tone.

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Elvish Borrow Santa’s helpers for some ideas.

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Classic Simplicity and stripes.

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Arty Make a statement with marbling.

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Classic chic Combine chic classisim with ribbon.

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Crafty Go craftwork and build volume.

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Victorian Express it with lace.

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Ethnic wrap Be inspired by patterned fabric.

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Oriental Engineer with card.

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Burberry chic Choose the retail experience.

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Dior pleated chic Combine ribbon with pleats.

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Gold Mix nature with shine or satin.

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Refined craft Paper engineering come rope effect.

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Take pride in how you wear it.

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“How a hat makes you feel is what a hat is all about.”

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Above: Pharrel Williams in Vivienne Westwood’s Buffalo hat.

Above right: Victoria Beckham in 1920’s-related Cloche hat.

Right: The versatile brown Trilby.

Wearing a hat is a statement and if it is new to you it can feel a bit strange at first, but you just need to wear it and get used to it, like a new pair of shoes. You’ll be surprised by how many compliments you get and wonder how you ever lived without it.’ Claire Howeson, the founder of Penmayne of London.

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Ice -skating at Somerset House Enjoy a winter day out at Somerset House.

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et your skates on. Somerset House’s grand 18th-century courtyard is the stunning setting for an ice rink again this winter.

No matter how unimpressive your skating skills a trip to this 900-square-metre outdoor rink will be the very definition of festive fun. There are lots of tempting extras too: the Fortnum’s Lodge offers champagne, mulled wine and winter dining; and Skate Lates will feature Peckhambased radio station Balamii, Field Day founders Eat Your Own Ears and Supa Dupa Fly. Plus the Fortnum’s Lodge menu features winter classics like raclette, cheese fondue, smoked salmon and mince pies.

The Christmas Arcade will bring posh shopping from Fortnum & Mason - this year with a focus on all things chocolate - and guests can admire the skaters with drink in hand at the Skate Lounge, both of which can be accessed without a ticket.

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Enjoy delicious treats at Fortnum’s Lodge after you skate. All designed for two to share.

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