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What’s On…

Local Life & Events National Recognition Chorleywood Bookshop Summer At The Grove Get More Out Of Your Life Magazine Heavenly Henley Secrets Of The Railway

Summer Events BBC Proms In The Park Film 4 Summer Screening More Than A Bike Ride Concours Of Elegance Kids Week World Club 7’sr

Features Prime Purchase Eye Nights Wimbledon Highlights Deckchair Dreams Polo Life Silver By Aston Martin

Fashion Christian Louboutin

Health & Beauty Q&A With Rosebank Dental Bikini Body Healthy Balance Hair To Dive For Look Good, Feel Great Healthy Tips

House & Garden Light Up Your Home Improve, Don’t Move Outdoor Living Swim All Year Round Inspiring Interiors Garden Toys

Food & Drink Salads Are Here To Stay Laurie’s Recipe

Motoring Celebrating Rolls Royce

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what’s on POP UP THEATRE TENT

The Old Town Hall is popping up on The Moor for the Lookout Popup Festival finale. The Popup Theatre Tent combines traditional and modern elements of children’s theatre to create an inspired one day extravaganza jam packed with fun for everyone. Tea Time, a show for under 6’s, is a glorious assortment of words, song, music and dance. There’s a fantastic array of theatrical games, poetry, workshops and craft activities too, as well as audio plays via headphones for older children and grown ups. 11am- 4pm, FREE ticketed The Moor, Lower Kings Road, Mill Street, Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2BA Tuesday 13 Aug 2013 www.oldtownhall.co.uk PATCHWORK - OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS

¼-acre garden with lots of yr-round colour, interest and perfume, particularly on opening days. Sloping site with background of colourful trees, rockeries, two small ponds, patios, shrubs and trees, spring bulbs, herbaceous border, roses, bedding, fuchsias, dahlias, patio pots and tubs galore and hanging baskets. Seating and cover from the elements. Open:Suns 5 May; 18 Aug (2-5). Admission £3, Children free. Times:2-5. Telephone:01442 864731. Visitors also welcome by appointment Mar to Oct. Open for charity. Patchwork, Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2NJ Sunday 18 Aug 2013 www.ngs.org.uk

Exciting, hands-on, interactive, science camps promise to keep your child(ren) entertained and engaged and leave them hungry to learn more about the scientific wonders all around them! 10:00 - 15:00. £35 per Child Per Day. Contact: 01727 824700 Berkhamsted School. Haresfoot, Chesham Road, Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2SZ Monday 5 Aug 2013 to Friday 9 Aug 2013 www.east.madscience.org BE INSPIRED PLAY DAY

There will be a variety of activities all free to participants. Roald Dahl Museum - story Time, Fire Engine & colouring competition, Mobile Library – Come & Join, Circus skills workshops, Face Painting, Art & Crafts, PCSO’s are doing cycle security marking, biscuit decorating, fun sports challenges including sessions at the Climb, football, badminton, gymnastics, athletics, basketball & swimming. The chance to try out the new outdoor gym, table tennis, street snooker and take part in multi sports/games. Have your say in our consultation on future community activities/sports programmes and join in the teddy bears picnic. Additional attractions are being added all the time. 11am to 3pm All are activities FREE King George V Playing Fields & Chiltern Pools, Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5AW Wednesday 7 Aug 2013 Contact telephone: 01494 732020

A MAD SCIENCE CAMP

AMERSHAM & CHILTERN RFC SUMMER RUGBY CAMP

Are you looking for some Kinetic Kaos and Whizz-Bang fun for your aspiring Mad Scientists these holidays? Spark their imagination with a fantastic hands-on, unique introduction to Science!

This summer Amersham RFC are playing host to a five day Socious Sports Rugby Camp. The camp will be lead by International Rugby Stars such as Nick Lloyd, Mike Umaga, Tani Fuga and Tevita Vaikona.

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For those who will be playing TAG next season we have a program designed to develop the Core Skills and build confidence. For older players we have a ‘Contact’ focused camp that will keep each player motivated and learning throughout the week. Position specific coaching, game sense, team tactics and age appropriate skills such as rucking & mauling and line outs will all be covered during the week. Dates: Monday 29th July Friday 2nd August. Times: 9.30 to 3.15 each day Price: £125 for the week or £25 per day. Open to all players aged 6 - 16. For further details please contact James on 07975 981721 Amersham & Chiltern RFC, Weedon Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire HP6 5QU Monday 29 Jul 2013 to Friday 2 Aug 2013 15 GADE VALLEY COTTAGES - OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS

165ft x 30ft sloping rural garden. Patio, lawn, borders and pond. Paths lead through a woodland area emerging by wildlife pond and sunny border. A choice of seating oﬀers sunny rural views or quiet shady contemplation with sounds of rustling bamboos and bubbling water. Open:Suns 2 June; 4 Aug (1.30-5). Admission £3, Children free. Times:1.30-5. Open for charity. 15 Gade Valley Cottages, Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 3BW Sunday 4 Aug 2013 www.ngs.org.uk CREATE! AT AMERSHAM MUSEUM

Have fun and make something wonderful to take home in one of our Wednesday Create! craft sessions. Each create session costs £1 per child on top of the £2 entry charge per accompanying adult. The sessions run from 2pm-4.30pm

(no booking required). This summer’s sessions are: • 31st July - Create a bunch of paper flowers or a miniature herb garden • 7th August - Make a candle holder or pot decorated with lace patterns • 14th August - Make a train, bus or carriage using recycled materials • 21st August - Find out about Tudor Amersham and make a decorated herb bag to take home. • 28th August Explore the museum’s collection of toys and make a Victorian peg doll or optical toy Each create session costs £1 per child on top of the £2 entry charge per accompanying adult. The sessions run from 2pm-4.30pm (no booking required). Amersham Museum, 49 High Street, Amersham, Bucks Buckinghamshire HP7 0DP Contact telephone: 01494 723700 BEACONSFIELD COUNTRY FAYRE

Fun for all the family at the Beaconsfield Country Fayre. Attractions this year include a giant inflatable slide, Bouncy Castle, climbing wall, great balloon race, children's amusements, Craft Stalls and and other Food Stalls (Cream Teas, Hog Roast and Barbeques). The Main Event is the Infamous Stretcher Race. where teams of four carry a fifth (all in fancy dress) around a gruelling course of seven pubs, drinking a 'half' at each. For the budding athletes, there is a children's stretcher race where teams of four carry a teddy bear around a shorter course, stopping for a soft drink! - for more information on the stretcher races see www.beaconsfieldstretcherrace. org.uk. All proceeds will go in aid of local charities 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM entry Free Car Park at The Beaconsfield School Beaconsfield Wattleton Road Windsor End, Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire HP9 2JW Monday 26 Aug 2013 MICKLEFIELD LIBRARY: FINGER FOOTBALL FUN

Discover some fascinating facts about Wycombe Wanderers

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with staﬀ and volunteers from Wycombe Museum and make your own finger football game to take home. Date: Thursday 15 August Time: 2.30 - 4pm Cost: FREE. Drop-in Suitable For: 6+ years Micklefield Library, Micklefield Road, Buckinghamshire HP13 7HU. Thursday 15 Aug 2013 Contact telephone: 01494 421895 CLASSIC CAR SHOW

For the fifth successive year, the Abbeyfield Gerrards Cross Society, the Gerrards Cross & Chalfont St Peter Rotary Club and the Gerrards Cross Community Association, have joined forces to organise a Classic Car show in the grounds of the Mermorial Centre, Gerrards Cross. As in the past, all funds raised will go to local charities. This year, vehicles manufactured before 1986 will be welcome.There is a small entry fee (of min) £5 per car and £3 per motor bike.Exhibitors,please book in advance or just turn up from 1.00pm on the day. Exhibitors and the general public - why not bring a picnic? Open to Spectators from 2.00pm General Public admitted from 2.00pm - entry fee- adults £1, children under 14 - free Tel 0779092853 The Memorial Centre, East Common, Gerrards Cross, Bucks Buckinghamshire SL9 7AD. Wednesday 28 Aug 2013 www.abbeyfieldgerrardscross.co.uk CHILTERNS CRAFT & DESIGN SHOW

For a fantastic day out for all of the family this summer, visit the Chilterns Craft & Design Show from the 23-26 August at Stonor Park, near Henley-on-Thames where you will find the best that British craftspeople have to oﬀer. Features include more than 200 exhibitors showing why handmade is best with beautiful and unusual gifts that you won’t find on the high street; The Good Food Live area with the Live Cookery Demonstration Theatre and Specialist Food & Drink Marquee; Family Craft Workshops; Play Area; Bouncy Castle; Face Painting; Birds and

Beasts Roadshow; Falconry Display; stunning Show Garden; Rural Crafts Demonstrations; Informed Design Graduate Marquee and much more! Please visit www.ichf.co.uk for more details. Open 09.30 – 17.30 (17.00 Friday) TICKETS Adult: £7.00 (Advance £5.00) Senior: £6.00 (Advance £4.00) Child under 16 free if acc by parent otherwise £3 Please visit www.ichf.co.uk or 01425 277988 for combined Chilterns/Stonor ticket and group oﬀers. Advance Tickets Deadline: 5pm Monday 19 August Stonor Park, Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 6HF Friday 23 Aug 2013 to Monday 26 Aug 2013 Contact telephone: 01425 277988 40 YEARS OF FINE ART : PART I

Bohun Gallery will celebrate turning 40 with two major shows over the forthcoming months. ‘40 Years of Fine Art: Part One’ (11th June – 17th August) presents work by the artists who joined the gallery from 1973-1993. This will include important paintings by, among others, Mary Fedden, Ivon Hitchens, Elizabeth Blackadder and John Piper. Sculpture will be represented by Henry Moore and Elizabeth Frink and the great tradition of printmaking will be celebrated with work by Peter Blake, David Hockney and Julian Trevelyan. The summer show, which opened on 11th June will be a celebration of the very best of British and Scottish 20th Century and Contemporary art and a tribute to the artists who have contributed to the unswerving reputation of this steadfast gallery. Bohun has consistently show Free entry Open Tue - Sat, 10:00 - 5:00pm, closed 1:15 2:15 but open all day Saturday Bohun Gallery, 15 Reading Road, Henley on Thames Oxfordshire RG9 1AB Wednesday 19 Jun 2013 to Saturday 17 Aug 2013 Contact telephone: 01491 576228

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HENLEY’S LOCAL MUSEUM BUCKS NATIONAL TREND AS IT ANNOUNCES RECORD VISITOR FIGURES AND IS RANKED IN THE TOP 50 MUSEUMS IN THE WORLD. JACK HICKMOTT LOOKS AT THIS SUCCESS AND SPEAKS TO PAUL MAINDS, THE MUSEUM’S CHIEF EXECUTIVE.

NATIONAL RECOGNITION E

arly last month, the River & Rowing Museum, Henley on Thames, announced record breaking visitor numbers for the past 12 months in the same week as it was ranked in the Top 50 museums in the world by The Times alongside global institutions like the British Museum and Acropolis Museum, Athens. The regional museum opened just 15 years ago in November 1998 and has bucked the trend for

privately funded cultural organisations by attracting more than 117,000 visitors from around the world in the last 12 months – a six percent rise on the previous year. Visitor numbers at the award-winning museum have increased year-on-year since the 14

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museum’s opening with it becoming increasingly popular with international visitors thanks to a fascinating rolling temporary exhibition programme and highly comprehensive permanent collection of historical rowing artefacts. Paul Mainds, Chief Executive of the Museum, said that “The increase in visitor numbers is a wonderful reflection of our very special temporary exhibitions and, of course, our marketing initiatives” and there are clearly some exciting plans afoot; the museum is somewhat of a flag bearer for local museums in the area and will soon be launching a website promoting the Thames Valley Museum’s Group that will unite nearly 70 museums along the Thames Valley cultural belt – an area with more musuems per square mile than nearly anywhere else in Britain. Being ranked in the Top 50 museums in the world is also a significant achievement for Henley’s museum. From the Acropolis to the V&A, The Times’ top 50 list features some of the most highly regarded museums around the world, with the River

& Rowing Musuem one of only four independently funded musuems in the UK. A delighted Paul Mainds was also buzzing to tell me the news. “It’s also amazing for us, after only 15 years, to be ranked alongside such a high calibre of international museums and I am sure that all of Henley will take pride in this. This has only been possible through the enthusiasm and generosity of our trustees and supporters, and we are very grateful.” Henley on Thames has long been highly regarded for being the international home of rowing and increasingly so in recent years for its Musuem. Last year’s programme of exhibitons, centred around the London 2012 Olympic Games, received national and international recognition with a large amount of coverage in China. The news of record visitor numbers is also a reflection of the musuem’s ongoing education programme and their commitment to championing museum learning. Education work at the museum remains a priority and there were almost 22,000 users of the Arbib

Educational centre last year – also a new record. Late last month, the museum will open a fascinating exhibition that brings together the unique

Summer fun: Swan Upping at the River & Rowing Museum

objects and artworks from the historic tradition of Swan Upping, the annual census of swans that takes place on the Thames every July. To find out more visit rrm.com and follow @River_Rowing on twitter for latest news and updates.

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FABULOUS

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CHORLEYWOOD BOOKSHOP

veryone loves a cookery book – whether poring over recipes for inspiration or giving them as gifts –nothing quite sets a foodie’s heart alight like a new cookery book. At Chorleywood Bookshop, we know just how excited people get about food. Last year, in association with Random House, we decided to celebrate what brilliant food writers and chefs we have in the UK by bringing them under the same roof for a day. It appears Hertfordshire just can’t get enough of it so we’re back – bigger and better – with The Happy Foodie Festival on 28th September. This year, we’ve got something for everyone from Michelin stars to Masterchef stars, via a galaxy of global cuisine and fascinating characters from the world of food. We’re kicking oﬀ the day with stars of the small screen, Bake Oﬀ ’s most enthusiastic wearer of fair-isle, James Morton, and Lorraine Kelly’s very own Masterchef finalist, Dean Edwards. They will be demonstrating from their new books as well as talking about what popular television shows

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have done for cooking in the UK. Times cook Lindsey Bareham will be in discussion with Michelin starred chef Alexis Gauthier about everything from recipe following to British and French cuisine. There will also be an opportunity to learn about spices from all around the world as we are introduced to streetfood entrepreneurs Van Tran and Anh Vu and their Vietnamese market, Stevie Parle from Channel 4’s Spice Trip and Comptoir Libanais’ owner Tony Kitous. With the ethics of getting food to our table, be that horse meat or GM crops, being a constant source of debate in the media. We’ll be hosting a

provocative ethical discussion with the modern peasant Jojo Tulloh, vegan baker Ms Cupcake and The Ethicurean. This will be followed by the inspiring Saturday Kitchen-regular Michael Caines, demonstrating the very best of his home cooking. Levi Roots and Shelina Permalloo will be bringing a little sunshine to our slightly disappointing summer, with tropical demonstrations. And finally, Cleo Rocos will be introducing us to tequila in just about the most entertaining way you could imagine. As if this wasn’t all enough, there will be local suppliers, plenty to taste and goody bags to

take home. What can you expect? Flavours from across the world, opportunities to taste new and exciting foods and witness some of Britain’s very best chefs in action. And the best bit is you can take a little bit of it all home with you with the delicious cookery books on oﬀer. The Happy Foodie Festival, Saturday 28th September 2013 Royal Masonic School for Girls, Rickmansworth WD3 4HF Single event tickets are £10. Full day tickets are £25. Day tickets also entitle you to 50% oﬀ the price of any book by an author appearing at the festival. Tickets can be purchased instore or over the phone (01923 283 566).

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Celebrate

Summer with the Grove

his is it! Summer is finally here and with a range of fabulous facilities to enjoy with friends and family or that special someone in your life, a midweek or weekend break at The Grove is time well spent this summer. Set in the heart of the Hertfordshire countryside and only 30 minutes from London, retreating to this glorious country estate - once home to the Earls of Clarendon - will leave you feeling a world away from the pressures of daily life. At The Grove, there are 300 acres of glorious parkland, woodland and formal gardens to explore. Meander along the canal-side pathway or hire a complimentary bike for an exhilarating (or leisurely, depending on your pace) ride around the breathtaking grounds. FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY Give the children something they’ll always remember this summer at Anouska’s OFSTED registered Outstanding Kids Club, where they can take part in the fabulous host of activities planned throughout the holiday season. From rounders, cricket, tennis, hockey, football and golf to swimming, sandcastle building and a range of arts and crafts workshops - including tree bark rubbing and painting - there is plenty to do to keep the little ones entertained and invigorated this summer and you’ll have the comfort of knowing they’re in safe hands. RELAXATION AND INDULGENCE With the children well looked after, you’ll feel both liberated and indulgent at Sequoia Spa as you dive into the deep black mosaic-tiled, ozone-filtered pool, before enjoying a signature spa treatment - its ESPA Rose Ritual is one of the best - and immerse yourself in a world of tranquillity, calm and much deserved time to yourself. From the spa,

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head to the urban beach within the walls of the lovingly-restored Victorian Walled Garden, offering guests the perfect spot to recline with a cocktail or snack alfresco by the outdoor pool as the sun melts the stress away and makes time stand still. For something more active but no less enjoyable, perhaps grab your clubs for a round of golf on the world- championship course. Novices, professionals and a host of celebrities have played at The Grove, which, despite its worldwide acclaim, offers a relaxed approach golf. There are no memberships and no old-fashioned rules – just a pay to play programme that suits all ages and all levels of the game. To play after the early morning mist has cleared or at summer twilight offers a beautiful perspective of this beloved sport. FINE DINING, REFINED AND EXPLORED For a delicious treat, join a friend or gather the family around for afternoon tea in The Library or one of the elegant mansion lounges, overlooking the formal gardens through floor-to- ceiling French windows. With stunning original fireplaces and sumptuous sofas these historic rooms are perfect to while away time. With fantastic cuisine high on the agenda, The Grove provides a choice of restaurants each bound by a common passion for excellence, seasonality and simplicity. The Glasshouse is an open theatre kitchen offering a choice of international cuisine -

buffet style - providing choice and healthy options with a stunning outdoor terrace out onto the formal gardens. The Stables is a rustic-style restaurant in the 18th century stable block with a New England look and feel and a courtyard with picture postcard views of the golf course. Or why not head off just the two of you to Colette’s, the signature restaurant of rising star head chef Russell Bateman, set in the beautiful surrounds of the historic mansion. Russell’s skill is to combine classic and more adventurous flavour combinations - with many of the vegetables and herbs grown and hand-picked from the hotel’s 3-acre Walled Garden - giving his dishes a very personal style. EVEN MORE REASON TO ESCAPE TO THE GROVE THIS SUMMER For precious time spent with the children and the extended family, or rare time to yourselves, The Grove is the ideal retreat for the perfect summer break and just minutes from your door. Luxury breaks start from only £300 per room per night this summer, including VAT and breakfast as well as 50% off a second night, or 3 nights of the price of 2. For more information or to book a luxury break at The Grove, please visit www.thegrove.co.uk or call 01923 296010. The Grove | Chandlers Cross | Hertfordshire | WD3 4TG | www.thegrove.co.uk Reservations: 01923 296 010 | email: resortreservations@thegrove.co.uk Follow @TheGroveHotel on Twitter Like at www.facebook.com/TheGroveHotel http://pinterest.com/thegrovehotel

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hen you read the “Life Series” group of magazines across Berkhamsted, Amersham, Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Marlow and the beautiful surrounding areas about the fascinating stories concerning local people, local businesses, good causes and the countryside, towns and villages that you are part of, don’t you sometimes think that there are other topics that would look good in print? are you perhaps a keen amateur photographer producing shots taken in the immediate area that would complement and enhance the articles in the magazine? WELL – NOW’S YOUR CHANCE TO SEE YOUR NAME, OR THAT OF YOUR ORGANISATION IN PRINT!

We have highlighted many of the exciting things going on in our area, and would very much like to encourage more of you to bring your message to a wider audience. So, whether you are a new business in Berkhamsted, a fund-raiser in Marlow, a charity organiser in Beaconsfield, a 20

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life-style coach in Chorleywood or a successful community group in amersham, we would love to hear from you! ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS WRITE AN ARTICLE (SOMETHING BETWEEN 1000-1250 WORDS), WITH PHOTOS, AND E-MAIL IT TO: PATRICK@ FISHMEDIAGROUP.CO.UK OR CALL 07932 608 797.

You’ll get the idea of the sort of

thing we are looking for by browsing through this edition of the magazine. Don’t worry too much about perfect grammar or spelling – we will check it before it goes to print! So how about it? Why not get those creative juices going, sit down and start thinking of ways in which you could publicise the part of your Local Life that is most important to you? if you want to talk about what you have in mind, or would like some advice

as to how to get the best from the topic you want aired, then please include a contact number so that we can help you. Remember, “Life Series” set of magazines publishes articles about stories of general local interest, so please don’t send us the account of great-aunt Maud’s birthday or your precious oﬀ-spring’s coming of age! We would also be delighted to receive photographs relating to the area, illustrating aspects of local life, commerce or nature. again, please send your files to the above e-mail address – sorry but we are unable to accept printed media for inclusion in the magazine. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!

In all cases, material should be original and the work of the author/sender. fish Media Group reserves the right to edit and/or amend any material and accepts no responsibility for errors or inaccuracies, however caused. origination and copyright will be acknowledged where appropriate. Usual terms and conditions apply, and are available upon request.

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swan UPPING ON THE THAMES

he River & Rowing Museum has created a major exhibition that celebrates and reveals the untold aspects of the ancient Thames tradition of Swan Upping. Through a comprehensive series of stories, artefacts and film footage, visitors to the Museum will learn about the intriguing lives of Swan Markers and the yearly swan count – an event steeped in Royal tradition. David Barber, The Queen’s Swan Marker, who leads the annual procession said: “There is a fantastic array of unseen items that have been loaned by The Queen. What carries the most impact for me are the old articles and newspaper clippings that illustrate the comparison between Swan Upping 100 years ago to how and why we do it today. The emphasis has entirely changed from a custom focused on the ownership and even the consumption of swans, to the sole purpose of conserving these beautiful and uniquely royal birds.” Swan Upping has become the annual monitoring of the swan population on stretches of the Thames in the counties of Middlesex, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. This quintessentially English ceremony was originally a way of marking ownership of swans, at a time when the birds were regarded as a delicious dish at 22

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SWAN UPPING, THE 900 YEAR-OLD TRADITION OF COUNTING THE QUEEN’S SWANS, IS CELEBRATED AT HENLEY’S RIVER & ROWING MUSEUM IN A UNIQUE EXHIBITION WHICH IS OPEN NOW UNTIL MAY 2014. GEORGE EDDY TALKS TO THE QUEEN’S SWAN MARKER, DAVID BARBER, TO FIND OUT THE HISTORY OF THIS 900 YEAR-OLD TRADITION AND WHY IT IS RELEVANT TODAY. banquets and feasts. The Vintners’ Company and The Worshipful Company of Dyers, are one of the

The Swan Uppers surround the swans in their skiffs

few exceptions to The Queen’s sole ownership of British swans. The Vinters and Dyers mark the mute swans with a stainless steel ring, whereas the royal swans are left unmarked. However, this is more due to ritual than ownership nowadays. This five-day event is visually striking, with all involved dressed in traditional attire. The annual Swan Upping ceremony takes place every year during the third week of July. The Queen's Swan Marker, the Royal Swan Uppers and the Swan Uppers of the Vintners' Company and the Worshipful Company of Dyers' use six traditional Thames rowing skiﬀs for their 79-mile journey

up-river. They cry “All up!” whenever a brood of cygnets is sighted and the birds are weighed, measured, checked and ringed. Today the primary purpose of the event is conservation. As part of the River & Rowing Museum’s Jubilee celebrations, the exhibition complements an on-going Museum Education project. David, who is at the spearhead of this education initiative, points out that: “With funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, and support from the Vintners’ Company, The Worshipful Company of Dyers and the River & Rowing Museum, we encourage schools to be part of this tradition so that children can learn about the river. We let children participate in the swan weighing process so that they can understand these beautiful birds first hand. We also talk to them about any questions they have on conservation. We are striving to protect the river by educating the next generation about the destructive impact of vandalism to swan nests, shooting swans with air rifles, and the dangers of the cygnets getting caught in fishing tackle.”

The Swan Uppers also work with the Oxford University Zoology Department to monitor the welfare of the birds. Since the 1980s, a Thames swan’s life expectancy has increased from 3 to 8 years, helped by improved awareness of the dangers of electrical cables, plastic waste and lead poisoning by fishermen. When asked about the new exhibition David said: “I am delighted to have been involved with the development of the educational project and the exhibition about Swan Upping with the River & Rowing Museum. The museum is a wonderful resource for people of all ages to learn about the river, particularly children, and it is vitally important to teach people about rivers and the wildlife they support. Rivers form part of our heritage and their conservation is of paramount importance not only to the creatures that live on or near them, but to the population at large. I am pleased that Swan Upping provides an opportunity to raise the profile of conservation on the river while bringing much pleasure and increasing the knowledge of the children we encounter during the week.” To find out more visit rrm.com and follow @River_Rowing on twitter for latest news and updates. The Museum, terrace café and shop are open every day from 10am - 5.30pm.

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DISCOVER FORGOTTEN METRO-LAND BUCKINGHAMSHIRE RAILWAY CENTRE SATURDAY/SUNDAY 3 & 4 AND WEDNESDAY 7 AUGUST 2013 10.30 – 17.30 elebrate the 150th anniversary of the London Underground and an area once known as Metro-land at Quainton Road station, a former outpost of the Metropolitan railway. A historical event with steam trains, family fun activities and Museum displays. The Centre is based at Quainton Road station - a former outpost of London’s Underground network on the now closed lines to Verney Junction and Brill. Events will include rides in vintage carriages pulled by Victorian steam locomotives, family fun activities, bouncy castle, as well as talks, films, and a Metro-land trail.

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• Authentic Victorian and Edwardian Metropolitan trains, both with rides in vintage carriages • Miniature train rides on 1km circuit • Post Oﬃce night mail sorting coach • Metro-land trail – find linked historical items • Story time: The Runaway Train • Children’s craft workshops • Transport themed bouncy castle • ‘O’ gauge working model of Metropolitan railway • 1900 Brill branch train recreation • Brill tram of 1870s recreated in a static display • Museum displays, exhibitions, films and memorabilia • 50% discount voucher for another August event at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Quainton Road station was immortalised by the Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman in his famous 1970s BBC documentary, Metro-land and which celebrates the area north-west of London which developed

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in the early 20th century around the Metropolitan line of the London Underground. The name Metro-land was first used in 1915 to market the new housing developments in Middlesex, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire which were served by London’s Metropolitan Line trains. In the film, Betjeman reminisces about having sat at Quainton Road station in the autumn of 1929 watching the Brill ‘tram’ depart. • Family tickets and advance booking discounts available • Licensed café • Free parking • Free vintage bus from Aylesbury Vale Parkway station BOOKING

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2013 Dame Edna Everage and violin virtuoso Nigel Kennedy join the star-studded line-up HYDE PARK, LONDON SATURDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER usic legend Bryan Ferry is to headline this year’s BBC Proms in the Park in Hyde Park – the annual Last Night of the Proms spectacular broadcast live on BBC Radio 2. Now in its 18th year, it is Britain’s largest outdoor classical music event and a stirring finale to two months of the finest music-making at the BBC Proms.

The Roxy Music founder and solo artist is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his career and with three number one albums under his belt and worldwide record sales exceeding 30 million, he is firmly cemented as one of the giants of contemporary music. Bryan Ferry’s success as a singer and songwriter has become a benchmark in popular music and his live set featuring The Bryan Ferry Orchestra at Proms in the Park promises to provide a rousing close to the fun and festivities of the Last Night of the Proms celebrations.

The party gets under way with boy band Blue, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers and their signature ‘Bagrock’ sound, BBC 6 Music presenter Craig Charles and his Fantasy Funk Band, and Proms in the Park regulars, the Royal Choral Society performing alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Richard Balcombe. Radio 2 DJ Tony Blackburn will host the early evening entertainment, whilst Sir Terry Wogan returns to present the main evening performance for the 17th year running.

Bryan Ferry says: “I am delighted to bring both my band and The Bryan Ferry Orchestra to Proms in the Park and am looking forward to performing in Hyde Park with the BBC Concert Orchestra.”

Proms in the Park fans across the UK are able to tune in to the concert live on BBC Radio 2 or for selected coverage by pressing the Red Button during the Last Night of the Proms on BBC TV. The concert will be available on BBC iPlayer for seven days after the event.

Joining Ferry is a stellar line-up including honorary British national treasure Dame Edna Everage who for one night only swaps her famous ‘Last Night of the Poms’ for the Last Night of the Proms, leading the nationwide sing-along to favourites including ‘You’ll never walk alone’, Rule Britannia! and Land of Hope and Glory in a live video link-up with the Royal Albert Hall.

Tickets cost £35 and are on sale now via www.bbc.co.uk/promsinthepark Or by phone from See tickets on 0844 209 7353* (a transaction fee of £2.00, plus a booking fee of £1.35 per ticket applies)

Dame Edna says: “I’m thrilled to be performing at BBC Proms in the Park in Hyde Park, probably the smallest venue I have ever graced with my presence and the perfect place to launch my historic “farewell” tour of the United Kingdom. I love England and know it’s reciprocated. I will be in my comfort zone Possums and you will be in it with me.” Also announced, star violinist Nigel Kennedy joins in the Last Night 26

celebrations for the first time, making a mad-dash to Hyde Park from the Royal Albert Hall stage and back again. Internationally-acclaimed tenor Joseph Calleja also takes to the Hyde Park stage, a year after his 2012 Last Night of the Proms debut at the Royal Albert Hall.

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Tickets are also available from the Royal Albert Hall on 0845 401 5040* (a booking fee of 2% of the total value, plus £1 per ticket up to a maximum of £10 applies) and in person at the Royal Albert Hall Box Office (Door 12, a booking fee of 2% of the total value applies to in-person bookings for more than two tickets, if paying by credit/debit card). *Calls cost up to 5p/min from most landlines (an additional connection fee may also apply). Calls from mobiles may cost considerably more. All calls will be recorded and may be monitored for training and quality-control purposes.

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8TH – 21ST AUGUST 2013 omerset House stages London’s best-loved open-air cinema, Film4 Summer Screen this August with an extended programme of 14 nights of films, featuring classics, comedy, romance and thrillers, presented in the magnificent 18th century courtyard on a giant 17 x 8 metre screen with full surround sound. With early evening DJ sessions, food and drink and special live introductions to selected films, Film4 Summer Screen is the ultimate cinema experience and a highlight of the summer calendar.

Tina Fey, Marlon Brando and Robert de Niro are some of the names who will grace the big screen this year, with season highlights including: MEAN GIRLS A brash black-comedy written by Tina Fey that follows the teenage trials of Lindsay Lohan as she negotiates the clique-ridden world of the classroom. With bullying and backbiting making life a misery for those not amongst the chosen few, Lohan sets out to bring down the girls who think they rule the school. Swift and savage, with some of the sharpest gags in teen-movie history.

KES Director Ken Loach’s unforgettable debut from 1969 follows the story of a young Barnsley boy who secretly keeps and trains a kestrel, the bird’s flight providing an inspiring symbol of escape amidst oppressive surroundings. A beautiful film now routinely considered to be a British classic, this is an intimate, human-scale film that really soars on the big-screen.

GUYS AND DOLLS A bright and romantic musical classic, which splashes sensational Broadway style and swagger across the big-screen as it makes its way from a stylised New York to the swirling, seductive backdrop of Havana. Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando and Jean Simmons are the stars of this streetwise favourite, with the sing-along set-pieces ranging from show-stopping group numbers to intimate torch songs.

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audience while retaining some old-school elegance. Robert DeNiro, Kevin Costner and an Oscar-winning Sean Connery provide the acting muscle, while Ennio Morricone’s score propels the viewer through to that memorable final showdown on the train station steps.

The full programme will be announced in May. For the third year running, American Express’ partnership with Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House enables Cardmembers to benefit from presale and reserved tickets to all shows. Summer Screen Prints Exhibition To coincide with this year’s screenings, Somerset House and Film4 have teamed up with Dalston studios Print Club London to curate a one-off poster exhibition in the newly opened West Wing Galleries. Working with some of the biggest and best illustrators from the UK and USA, they will design and produce 17 new, original silk screen prints inspired by the roster of films screened at Film4 Summer Screen with American Express this year. Some of the illustrators include Kate Gibb (creator of Chemical Brothers album artwork), Anthony Burrill, Olly Moss (who recently designed a new set of Star Wars trilogy posters), James Joyce and Michael Gillette as well as newcomers Hattie Stewart and Serge Seidlitz. The prints will be editions of 200, each signed by the artist and for sale at £40. Somerset House is a spectacular neo-classical building in the heart of London, sitting between the Strand and the River Thames. Since opening to the public in 2000, Somerset House has produced a distinctive public programme that annually draws over 2.5 million visitors to the site, providing a stimulating environment for exploration and relaxation. The varied, year-round programme includes an open air film and concert season and ice rink, as well as temporary exhibitions focusing on contemporary fashion, design, art and architecture, family workshops and free guided tours. In September 2009, Somerset House became the new home of London Fashion Week. For more info visit somersethouse.org.uk

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Prudentia tiaal RideLondon SATURDAY 3RD & SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST 2013

Prudential P rudential RideLondon is a new w wor world-class orld-class annual al tw two-day wo-day o-day cy cycling ycling cling festiv festival val v al dev developed veloped eloped byy the Mayor partnership Surrey County Council. b th M ayyor of London and his agencies in par tnership with S urrey C ounty C ouncil. rudential RideLondon combines the fun and accessible element of a free family ride in central London with the exxcitement cit of watching the world’s best professional cy yclists clists race the following day y.. Taking a cue from the London Marathon, amateur cyclists will also participate by riding a 100-mile challenge on the same closed roads as the professionals, with the added incentive of raising money for good causes.

Prudential comprises following Prudential RideLondon compr ises the follo owing o wing four events: ev vents: ents: Prudential Prudential RideLondon F Fr reecy ycle Freecycle SATURDAY S ATURDAY 3RD A AUGUST UGUST 20 2013 13

This event offers the chance for all the family to enjoy an eight-mile traffic-free loop on closed roads through central London passing some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks. Everyone is welcome, no matter what their age e or ability y.. Cyclists will be able to cycle c the course at any pace and as many times as they like, stopping en route to enjoy a range of bike-based entertainment and activities. Prudential RideLondon FreeCycle will start with an exciting attempt to break the Guinness World Re ecord for the longest single parade of bikes. To be part of this attempt, cyclists must register at www w.P .PrudentialRideLondon. co.uk/FreeCycle. All registrants will also receive a Prudential RideLondon FreeCycle magazine and tabard. Prudential RideLondon Grand Prudential Grand Prix Prix

hand-cycle racing and offers a superb opportunity to witness and support professional women’s cycle racing. The Prudential RideLondon Grand Prix races will take place on closed roads in and around St James’s Park. Prudential RideLondon - Surrey Surrey 100 Prudential SUNDAY SUND AY 4TH AUGUST AUGUST 2013 2013

This event will see 20,000 amateur cyclists take on a cycling challenge like no other through London and Surrey on a similar route to that of the London 2012 Olympic Road Cycling Races. Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 will start in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, then trave el through the capital and onto Surrey’s stunning country roads and hills before finishing in iconic central London. As well as an opportunity to take on a personal challenge, participants’ inv volv olve ement will benefit good causes with thousands riding for charity y. There’s also a Business Relay for teams of four who will ride approximately 25 miles each. P rundetial RideLondon - S Prundetial Surrey urrey Classic SUNDAY SUND AY 4TH AUGUST AUGUST 2013 2013

This event will take place on an extended version of the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 route. Starting at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, professional cyclists will head through the capital and into Surrey to the testing climbs of Box Hill and Leith Hill before heading back to the finish on The Mall. There will be road closures, bus diversions and parking restrictions.

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St James’s Concours of Elegance announces stellar line-up of cars 5TH - 7TH SEPTEMBER 2013 - ROYAL LAWNS OF ST JAMES’S, CENTRAL LONDON ast year the Royal lawns of Windsor Castle, this year the Royal gardens of St James’s. Sixty rare motor cars are being lined up for the historic garden party of the year. In just one year, the UK’s Concours of Elegance has become one of the most talked about events in the international historic car calendar.

Organisers of the UK’s 2013 Concours of Elegance have announced its line-up of spectacular cars which will be on display at Marlborough House, in London’s historic St James’s, a 300-year-old Royal Palace adjacent to St James’s Palace and The Mall. With over 20 cars coming from the UK, 16 from Europe, 13 from the States and the rest from as far afield as Argentina, Mexico and Russia, many of these cars have never before been seen in public. Included in the line-up is the 1928 Bugatti Type 35B, winner of the first Monaco Grand Prix in 1929; the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, the first super car of the post-war era, ordered by the “King of Hollywood” Clark Gable which he enjoyed until his death in 1960; and a 1954 Ferrari 375 MM Scaglietti once owned by Roberto Rossellini. Not to mention two World Speed Record holders and a number of other unique cars with notable histories both on and off the track. An extremely eclectic mix of rare cars, offering something for everyone. In keeping with the prestigious Central London address, the ambition is to ensure that the St James’s Concours of Elegance is a truly glamorous 32

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occasion with the emphasis on style and elegance. Apart from being ‘the’ historic motoring social event of the year, it will have all the sophistication of a major social gathering. ‘A London happening’, a select group of guests from around the world. It is with great pleasure that Concours of Elegance can announce that HRH Prince Michael of Kent has agreed to become Patron of the Concours of Elegance. Prince Michael is a keen ‘hands on’ motoring enthusiast. As well as being President of The Royal Automobile Club and Patron of Benjafields Racing Club, His Royal Highness is also an Honorary Member of the Bentley Drivers’ Club and the British Racing Drivers’ Club, and will officially open the Concours as well as attending the event and meeting the owners and their guests. The very best in gourmet food and fine wine will be on offer in a specially constructed hospitality facility. The event aims to raise money for a number of charities working in the field of cancer care, support and research. Last year’s event raised in excess of £250,000 for charities, and for 2013, as part of the programme of Concours events, all Owners will be invited to a private gala dinner to celebrate our charity partnership and raise funds for our chosen cause. Any charitable donation will be gratefully received and will contribute significantly to the success of the St James’s Concours of Elegance. Provisions exist for making tax efficient donations both here and abroad.

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The funds raised through the St. James’s Concours of Elegance will be granted to Marie Curie Cancer Care, Pilotlight, Rosetrees Trust, and Action on Bladder Cancer. The 2012 event raised over £250,000 for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices, Marie Curie Cancer Care and Cancer Research UK. The ambitious target for 2013 is £500,000. Concours d’Elégance date from 17th century France where the aristocracy paraded their highly ornate horse-drawn carriages through the parks of Paris. In time the carriages became horseless and the gatherings became a competitive ‘beauty pageant’ for automobile owners. The success of a concours ultimately comes down to the excellence of the cars entered. The rarer and more significant the examples on show, the better the concours. A car’s history and provenance will not only make it more collectable but also make it more exciting to see on show. In reality a concours is an exhibition of priceless art. Automotive sculptures that stand as a lasting testament to the brilliance of pioneering engineers, innovative designers and skilled coachbuilders. Uniquely, as this is a British event, we are calling it a ‘Concours of Elegance’. For details of the prestigious cars on display and to purchase tickets in advance, please visit www.concoursofelegance.co.uk or by calling The Ticket Factory on 0844 338 8000.

Leading automotive poster artist, Charles Avalon, has depicted The Mall, London’s principal processionary route, embellished with ceremonial flags, with Buckingham Palace visible in the distance. To the fore are some of the stunning motor cars that will participate in the event, including the sublime 1932 Bugatti Type 50T Coupe Profilée leading the way. Pullman Editions designs, commissions and publishes striking original posters which capture the enduring appeal of Art Deco. Their exclusive editions portray the very essence of glamour from a bygone era, and reflect the call for stylish, decorative yet affordable Art Deco posters. After training in graphic design, Charles Avalon spent several years as an advertising agency art director before becoming a freelance illustrator working mainly on national and international advertising campaigns. He has always had a strong interest in Art Deco graphics and industrial design. Later, Charles decided to concentrate more on fine art, which he has been able to combine with his love of cars. Unlike many modern artists who work digitally, all of Avalon’s work is hand drawn and painted, mainly in gouache and sometimes acrylic. He is the principal house artist at Pullman Editions. To purchase a limited edition St James’s Concours of Elegance 2013 poster, and to view Avalon’s work, please visit www.pullmaneditions.com J U LY 2 0 1 3 3 3

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1ST – 31ST AUGUST 2013 Tickets T icket for the annual London ickets n theatr theatre re e initiativ initiative ve e Kids Kids Week Week are arre e now no ow w on sale with witth the exciting ex xciting citing mor re e than 30 shows sho ows wss offering offerring ing free frree ee tickets and an nd activities for children childrren en and families. families. line-up of more ow in n its 16th yyear ear and run by the Society of London Theatre (SOL LT ), Kids Week is all about encouragingg yyoung oung people to experience the magic of live theatre. During Kids Week a child aged 16 or under can go free to participating shows when accompanied by an adult paying full price. Up to two extra children’’s tickets may also be purchased at half price.

The shows taking part in Kids Week 2013 arre: e: The 39 Steps, Billy Elliot the Musical, The Bodyguard, Brainiac Live!, A Chorus Line, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, Dinosaur Zoo, Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage, Disney’’s The Lion King, Fences, The Golden Voice, Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain, Jane E Eyr yre – Shanghai Ballet, Jersey Boys, The Ladykillers, Let It Be, Mamma Mia!, Matilda the Musical, Les Misérables, Monty nty Python’s Spamalot, The Mousetrap, Once, One Man, Two Guvnors, The Phantom Of The Opera, Rock Of Ages, The Sound Of Music, Top op Hat, War Stomp, Thriller Livve, T Horse, We’re Going On A B ear Hunt, West Side Storyy, We Will Rock You, Wicked, and The Woman om In Black (all shows subject to availability; certain shows and per formances have very limited ticket avvailability; age suitability guidance is ison onthe theKKids Week website). SOL LT President Mark Rubinstein said “Starting as just aa w w week eek and now spanning a month, Kids Week has firmly established itself as a key date in the West End’s calendar. We’re looking forward to throw wing w open our doors and welcoming welcoming yyoung oung audiences to what, for manyy,, will w be their first taste of a West End show. With free events and activities alongside the tremendous range of plays, musicals, and dance sho ows ws on offerr,, it is i fantastic to see that Kids Week is back bac and bigger than ever’. Chris Edmonds, Chairman of Ticketmaster UK, said: “Last year e was a 34

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phenomenal al yyear ear for Kids Week, as the initiative broke all of its records selling nearly 130,000 tickets. We’re very proud to be working alongside SOL LT T in what is our ur tw welfth elfth yyear ear as a partner for Kids Week. e It’s great to see such a promotion n do so w well, ell, encouraging yyounger ounger generations to get into the theatre and dw wee look forward to an even more successful 2013.” Kids Week also has a fantastic range of free activities es and evvents ents, many new ones and others back by popular demand! Lu ucky childrren can try their hand at ballet with Billy Elliot or tap dance with Top Hat and learn classic pop songs with the cast of Let It Be and Jersey Boys. Little ones can enjoy pre-historic puppetry with Dinosaur Zoo and, for older children who are feeling brave, there’s the opportunity to take part in an interactive workshop to explorree the classic ghost story The Woman In Black. The Society of London Theatre (SOL LT T) is the organisation which represents owners wners and the producers, theatre o managers of the 52 major commercial and grant-aided theatres in central London. The organisation exists in order to promote theatregoing, develop audiences, and to serve, protect and promote the interests of those engaged in theatre across London, through activities including The Olivier Awar Awarrds with MasterCard, TKTS ticket booth, the Official London Theatre guide, Theatre Tokens and the annual promotions Kids Week and Get Into London Theatre. Tickets forr K Kids ids Week, which will run for the whole hole off Augustt, arree now on sale at www ww w.kidsweek.co .kidsweek.co.uk and by by telephone 0844 248 5151 supported byy Ticketmaster with no booking or postage fees. b For the latest lattest K Kids ids Week news and conversation, join morree than 19,000 Kids Week fans f on social media: kidsweeklondon kidswe @kidsweek

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he new World Club 7s brings togetherr,, for the first time, some of the biggest names in club and provincial rugby from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, together with some of the emerging names in the 7s game. The 12 teams competing in the inaugural tournament over 17th and 18th August August u 2013 at Twickenham Stadium include clude top A Aviv viva Premiership Teams Harlequins and Northampton Saints as w well ell as the winners from this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s J.P P. Morgan Premiership Rugby 7s. They will be joined by the likes of the DHL Western Province and Vodacom Blue Bulls from South Africa, Auckland from m New New Zealand, the ACT Brumbies from m Austr Australia, and Buenos Aires of Argentina. They will also be competing against teams from America, New York and San Francisco and VV VA Moscow Region gion and Kuban Kuban Krasnador from Russia, as the established and emerging rugby worlds meet.

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Rugby worth making the trip for this summer! DAY 1 - 3 POOLS OF 4 TEAMS POOL A

POOL B

POOL C

J.P J.P.. Mor Morgan gan Winner

Northampton Saints Saints Northampton

Harlequins

DHL Western Province Western Pr ovince

Vodacom Blue Bulls Vodacom

Auckland Auckland

New New Y York ork

Francisco San Francisco

ACT Brumbies ACT

VVA VVA Moscow Moscow R Region egion

Aires Buenos Aires

Kuban Kr asnador Kuban Krasnador

DAY 2 Seeds 1 to 12 based on performance in day 1 pools Top 8 into Cup quarter-Finals Top 8 = 1 & 2 from each pool & best two 3rd placed teams Bottom 4 (seeds 9 - 12) in Shield KO

DAY 2 - KNOCKOUT MATCHES

DAY 1 - POOLS

Match Match

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11:30

10th Place v 11th Place

Match Match

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Pool Pool

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