Welcome to our October issue For only the second time in more than half a century, hundreds of veteran cars will start this year’s annual 60-mile adventure from London to Brighton by driving down The Mall, London’s ‘Red Carpet Drive.’
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Although a regular part of the route in earlier years, The Mall has only been used once since 1962 – that was in 1996 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original Emancipation Run. Wimbledon International Music Festival 2014 has unveiled a highly thoughtful, creative and expansive programme for this year’s festival. Focusing on the theme of ‘War and Peace’, festival director Anthony Wilkinson has formed imaginative collaborations and partnerships once again, creating unique events and providing a platform for brilliant new generation artists. London Fashion Week is always exciting and inspirational, and last month’s event proved to be just that. London Fashion Week presented another unrivalled opportunity to showcase some of the world’s leading fashion talent, with the schedule packed with shows, presentations, showrooms, events and parties from the best and brightest names in the industry. The heavenly Dorchester Spa at the prestigious Dorchester Hotel in the heart of Mayfair is a haven for those in search of a little peace and tranquility. The famous Dorchester Spa reopened its doors in May 2009 after a complete transformation bringing an exclusive new pampering destination to London. Our new Yummy Mummy Magazine is ‘the’ luxury parenting publication to target affluent parents living across London on a bi-monthly basis. Raising your young child or baby in the hustle and bustle of London Life is often a challenge. Our exclusive parenting clubs will aim to make your life that little bit easier.
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Contents EDITORS LETTER 3 CONTENTS 11 LOCAL LIFE, ARTS & EVENTS 12 Bbc Good Food Show London 12 Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair 14 Get Into The Spirit Of Christmas 16 Hampstead Arts Festival 2014 ‘Handpicked, Exquisite, Special’ 18 War & Peace At The Wimbledon International Music Festival 20 Regent Street Revs Up For Motor Show 22 COVER STORY 24 Royal Route For 2014 Bonhams Veteran Car Run 24 Affordable Art Fair Battersea Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary 26 The 24Th Winter Olympia Art & Antiques Fair 28 London Design Guide 2014/2015 Edition 30 The Luxury Property Show 2014 32 The Ideal Home Show At Christmas 34 Europe’s Leading Contemporary African Art Fair 36 Condé Nast Traveller Presents The Luxury Travel Fair 38 The Telegraph Ski And Snowboard Show! 40 First World War Events 42 Who, At Some Point In Their Lives, Hasn’t Desired ...Their Own Island? 44 Gentlemen’s Grooming At The Bulgari Spa, London 46 Victoria Beckham Launches First Store 48 FEATURE 50 London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015 Highlights 50 Poppies By The Tower 52 YUMMY MUMMY CLUB LONDON Editors Letter 57 The Baby Show 58 Mini Harrods 60 Health & Safety During Swimming Classes 62 A Smile Captures The World 64 Competition: Win A Micro Scooter For The Whole Family This Christmas 66 Competition: Win Mamas & Papas Armadillo City! 68 Mummy In The City 70 First Ever Parent-Child Relationship Spa 74 Fun For Little Ones In London 76 London Mother’s Club 78 EDUCATION 81 Active Learning Can Offer Incredible Nursery And Pre-School Facilities 82 Aiming High - Giving Girls A Leading Edge 85 Win The New Young Bond Novel At Stream 86 Enriching Young Minds For A Successful Future 88 Fairley House 91 At Your Service.... London’s Five-Star Concierge Culture 96 PARTIES & VENUES GUIDE 97 A Guide To The Perfect Christmas Celebration 98 Another Round At The Savoy 100 The Smart Way To Dine Out In London 102 Get Into The Festive Spirit At Luton Hoo 104 Dan Aykroyd Launches Crystal Head Vodka 106 London’s New Private Members’ Clubs 108 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Dress Pink This Friday For Breast Cancer Care 110 I Think I’ve Found A Lump In My Breast... What Do I Do? 112 The Royal Marsden Partners With Ralph Lauren Corporation 114 To Develop A World Class Breast Cancer Research Facility HEALTH & BEAUTY 81 Increase Comfort And Reduce Your Risk Of Injury With Sports Insoles 116 Mac Launches A Rocky Horror Picture Show Collection For Halloween 118 Luxury Pampering In London 120 HOUSE & GARDEN 124 Easigrass offers the definitive EASI artificial grass solution 124 Light-Up Your Outdoor Space 126 Hampstead Antique & Craft Emporium 128 The Importance of the Right Flooring 130 John Bly Antiques - London Reclaimed 132 Innovative design... as individual, as you are! 134 7 of the Best Interior Design Trends 136 Create A Luxury Oasis 138 intelligent design for London homes 140 Cocoon Interior Concepts 142 Create a statement... with striking shutters 146
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A star-studded line-up at the
14th-16th November 2014 Olympia
BBC Good Food Show London This year the BBC Good Food Show London returns to London Olympia with a bigger & better line-up than ever before. The UK’s favourite chefs and celebs will be cooking live on the Supertheatre, making it the capital’s tastiest day out...
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ary Berry CBE is the doyenne of family cookery, specialising in Aga cookery and cakes and desserts. Her television career has spanned more than 4 decades, and she has written over 40 best-selling cookery books. Her newest book, Mary Berry Cooks the Perfect is set to be released in September and she will be demonstrating recipes from the book at the BBC Good Food Shows. Best-selling author Paul Hollywood turned his hand to baking in the family business then went onto become head baker at some of the most exclusive hotels, including The Dorchester, gaining a reputation as an innovator and one of the country’s finest artisan bakers. Writer, restaurateur, and TV personality, John Torode is credited as one of the main players in introducing Australasian food to the UK in the mid-1990s. The hugely popular and influential figure on the UK culinary circuit is best known as the straight-talking co-host and judge of BBC1’s MasterChef franchise, and his recent UKTV series John Torode’s Australia was a huge hit.
using the best ingredients possible and creating simple, delicious recipes accessible to all. When asked about the show James commented saying ‘Join me as the BBC Good Food Show hits the capital this November. There will be a fantastic mix of gourmet produce, top quality kitchen kit and my friends from the food world will be coming together to entertain and inspire you. If you’re as passionate as I am about all things food you’ll love all the tasting opportunities, artisan producers to try and buy from, live demonstrations from the best chefs in the business and much more to discover!’ With hundreds of exhibitors with foods to whet your appetite for cooking and entertaining, this is a real haven for food lovers! The icing on the cake! The Bakes & Cakes Village is an area devoted to all things baking. This is the place to learn new techniques, watch demonstrations and buy everything you need to bake like the experts from baking specialists and cake-crafters.
Tom Kerridge is the incredibly popular and loveable chef patron at the extraordinary two Michelin-starred Hand & Flowers pub in Marlow, which he opened with wife Beth in 2005. Tom is a great character with amazing presence, obvious warmth and an infectious laugh, so it wasn’t a surprise when Tom landed his own BBC TV show which was filmed in early 2013. The brilliantly popular BBC2 series Proper Pub Food became a huge overnight success when it transmitted in September 2013 and his first book of the same title fast became a best seller.
In the Producer’s Village visitors will discover a wonderful range of speciality food and artisan produce that isn’t available on your supermarket shelf. Whether you’re looking for new ingredients to inspire you in the kitchen or a foodie gift for a friend, you’ll find everything you need here! You’ll be able to hear all about how our talented artisan producers create their products and try before you buy at our fabulous foodie market. This area features small businesses from all over the UK as well as local producers working in and around the London area. The Producer’s Village is THE hub of quality produce for any food lover visiting to the show!
Michel Roux Jr took over the helm at the world famous Michelin starred Le Gavroche in 1991. Since then, he has won numerous awards for his cuisine, continuing to set the standard for classical French fine dining in London. He is also a judge for the Roux Scholarship alongside his father and uncle and released his most recent book, The French Kitchen in Autumn 2013.
The BBC Good Food Show Champions Pavilion will be returning to the show this year, dedicated to the finest speciality, regional and artisan food and drink. From artisan cheese makers to cake crafters, master butchers to bee keepers, jam preservers to charcuterie curers; we are scouring the country to find the most outstanding producers we can!
James Martin is a familiar face in living rooms across the nation. His culinary skills have led him to present many television programmes, write multiple books and open several restaurants. James’ message about food has always been the same – he has been passionate about celebrating British food, 1 2 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 4
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Christmas Fair
he Country Living Magazine Christmas Fairs put joy into all the planning and preparations for the forthcoming festive season. Look no further for everything you need to make it a very happy Christmas, for what makes this event so special are the decorations and gifts, food and frivolities, pampering and party wear. This is the fair that offers unusual and individual items that are not on the high street, selected from many of the best and most original British companies and small producers. Come and be merry! To whet your appetite, come and enjoy the delicious foods from regional artisan producers; stir senses with the smells and tastes of Christmas. There are cheeses and pickles, puddings and pies, and fragrant liqueurs. Don’t just pine - decorate the home with garlands of oranges and cinamon and seasonally themed furnishings – and learn how to make a floral centre piece or wrap that special gift at one of the expert masterclasses. Pick out new party wear and accessories with jewellery of the finest craftsmanship. There are ideas and gadgets for men and charming gifts for children. Take a breather from shopping and enjoy a demonstration from experts in gift wrapping and decorations in the theatres.
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And finally, a little self-indulgence never goes amiss when there are tantalising beauty products and numerous treats to tempt you to a personal treat; A visit to the Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair offers a huge variety of gifting and feasting ideas for everyone – young and old alike. Make your wish for a truly special holiday season and get everything ready for the Christmas and New Year celebrations with a visit to the Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair.
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Get into the Spirit of Christmas 4th – 9th NOVEMBER 2014, OLYMPIA
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he home of Christmas shopping is just around the corner, with an exciting new collection of independent boutiques and emerging design talent, the Spirit of Christmas Fair is a chance to indulge in an exceptional Christmas-shopping experience like no other. Uncover unique and stylish gifts for family and friends and gain inspiration to help create the perfect Christmas. A treasure trove of beautiful gifts, all hand-picked for their quality and originality, and simply not found on the high street. With an eclectic collection of gifts and treats including fashion, interior accessories, gifts for men, gifts for children and babies, Christmas decorations and more this really is a date for the diary. But Christmas isn’t just about gifts, Spirit of Christmas Fair has got the food covered too in the ever popular Food Hall. Discover gastronomic delights from the finest artisan producers and Great Taste award-winners and be inspired to learn about festive tipples and specialist delicacies. Taste and compare their delectable treats before stocking up on their famed Christmas fayre from delicious chutneys and preserves, sumptuous liquors and chocolates to specialist cheeses, olive oils, award-winning Christmas cakes and mouth-watering puddings.
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Over and above shopping, learn invaluable festive tips from expert-led workshops this season, visit the complimentary and interactive workshop hosting an exceptional line-up of leading experts. Divulge in the secrets of scenting with Miller Harris or Jo Malone London, let Biscuiteers share their icing expertise and indulge in a Champagne experience with Louis Roederer’s Master of Wine. Lastly, no shopping experience would be complete without a visit to the Mosimann’s Winter Restaurant, the appointed caterers to HRH The Prince of Wales. Offering breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea there is no excuse not to pop in and enjoy their seasonal and delicious menu. The Fair was launched in 2001 at Olympia, London. The Fair celebrates the start of the Christmas season and builds on the Spirit brands values of setting the benchmark for high quality products from hundreds of the UK’s finest independent retailers. The fair’s partners include; Mosimann’s, Louis Roederer, Friends of The Royal Marsden, Cowshed, True Grace and The Great Taste Awards. www.spiritofchristmasfair.co.uk
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HAMPSTEAD ARTS FESTIVAL 2014
‘Handpicked, exquisite, special’
Appearing in the Evening Standard’s top 10 ‘best London opera and classical concerts 2013’, the Hampstead Arts Festival returns this year with another programme of highly imaginative, cohesive and unique concerts and talks. Our 2014 programme was planned with the same guiding principles as last year’s: each event should be beautiful, interesting and unique in London that season. Hampstead is a special corner of the city, but it’s also not far from the likes of Wigmore and the Southbank. We want our presentations to be competitive with the best on offer in London, and to attract both local North Londoners and people from further afield.” Eric Usadi, HAF Music Director HAF 2014’s concerts are held together by a few unifying themes. Half of the concerts are of Baroque music. British cellist extraordinaire Natalie Clein will be making her personal debut playing all of Bach’s six cello suites over two concerts. Piano superstar Angela Hewitt will lecture on, and perform, Bach’s complete Art of Fugue. And Mahan Esfahani, perhaps today’s most exciting and eloquent harpsichordist, will be launching his recording on Hyperion of the complete works of Rameau with a lecture-recital. Following the popularity of last year’s jazz concert, two concerts will be copresentations with the EFG London Jazz Festival. Mercury Prize finalist pianist Gwilym Simcock will team up (for the first time) with veteran guitar virtuoso John Etheridge, and there will be an acoustic quartet of sparkling up-and-comers led by trumpeter Freddie Gavita, whose luscious playing can be heard on Jeremy Sans’s score for the recent movie Le Weekend. The quartet also includes pianist Tom Cawley, bassist Calum Gourlay and drummer James Maddren. Simcock and Etheridge will also be leading the educational branch of HAF this year, holding a masterclass with young musicians in association with local Wac Arts charity which strives to help ‘gifted young people facing exceptional challenges to discover their talents and fulfill their potential’. Many of the musicians taking part come from disadvantaged 1 8 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 4
backgrounds and are considering a career in music. And finally, two concerts will feature Romantic and 20th-century music. The wonderful Prague-based Wihan String Quartet will be featured courtesy of the Cavatina Chamber Music Trust. And tenor Ben Johnson, who won the Audience Prize at the 2013 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition, will be joined by pianist Sebastian Wybrew, whom festival goers may remember from last year’s breath-taking recital by soprano Sophie Bevan. The ‘words’ side of the festival, led by Piers Plowright, will focus on politics and the arts. Guardian editor Michael Berkeley will be who will talk to Piers about HIS private passions. BBC master presenters Peter Stanford and Melvyn Bragg will be discussing, respectively, recent changes in the Catholic Church and the Radio 4 series In Our Time. Journalist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown will be talking about immigration and multiculturalism, and finally, a dose of pure arts, HAF will celebrate Dylan Thomas’s centenary with a discussion and readings led by James Roose-Evans, founder of the Hampstead Theatre. All events this year are concentrated into a three-week period in November ‘to lift the spirits between the lawn festivals of summer and the carols of winter’, says Usadi. After the success of last year’s festival – where Eric Usadi’s programming was hailed as a national success – London, national and international audiences have an enormous amount to look forward to this year. As Michael White, Telegraph, said; the concerts are ‘hand-picked, exquisite, special’. For details of concert dates and further visitor information, please visit www.hampsteadartsfestival.com
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imbledon International Music Festival 2014 has unveiled a highly thoughtful, creative and expansive programme for this year’s festival. Focusing on the theme of ‘War and Peace’, festival director Anthony Wilkinson has formed imaginative collaborations and partnerships once again, creating unique events and providing a platform for brilliant new generation artists. This year is Wimbledon’s most expansive year with a number of world class artists performing, including the much celebrated Borodin Quartet with Michael Collins, The Sixteen, The Philharmonia, Lawrence Power and The Katona Twins. Wimbledon’s concerts will also take place in venues such as St. John’s Church, Spencer Hill and Wimbledon Synagogue, venues with great acoustics that are definitely worth travelling to. A particular highlight is also the The Schubertiade - two concerts of Schubert with The Fibonacci Sequence with the option of a Viennese Dinner during the interval. A special Baroque menu will be served at the Light House Restaurant in Ridgway, a short walk from St John’s Church via Denmark Road. The War and Peace theme does not only serve to commemorate the centenary of WW1, as 2 0 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 4
the brilliant guitar duo The Katona Twins will bring a programme of Spanish music interwoven with the poems and prose of famous international writers who responded to the Spanish Civil War. The Philharmonia Orchestra will also perform Richard Strauss’s masterpiece ‘Metamorphosen’, composed in the final days of WW2. Wimbledon also has a reputation for imaginative new productions and this year will include a full length production of The Soldier’s Tale, with costumes by Wimbledon College of Art. This will also include dancers and narrators and will be performed by members of The Philharmonia Orchestra and conducted by Robin O’Neill. Wimbledon has also extended its jazz series this year in association with Maggie Black Jazz Promotions, and the unusual duo of Zhenya Strigalev and Liam Noble will be performing, as well as The Paris Washboard Band (traditional jazz) and the Marc Laferriere Quintet (New Orleans Jazz). Wimbledon has received funding from the Arts Council for this new jazz series. The Wimbledon International Music Festival is supported using public funding by Arts Council England. www.wimbledonmusicfestival.co.uk
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REVS UP FOR MOTOR SHOW The UK’s largest free-to-view motoring extravaganza
London’s Regent Street will be packed with cars and motorbikes... but, for once however, they will all be on public display rather than bumper-to-bumper en-route to their next destination. From Piccadilly Circus to Oxford Circus, the capital’s world-famous shopping street will be closed to through traffic so it can, once again, host the annual Regent Street Motor Show. Last year, a record 400,000 visitors were able to pore over a huge variety of mouth-watering machinery embracing everything from motoring’s pioneers to the latest supercars. This year, there will be hundreds of cars on display in the middle of the temporarily traffic free street including performance cars, family cars, eco cars and racing cars. There will also be 100 veteran cars on display, all ready for the annual Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, which starts from nearby Hyde Park the next day. The veterans, all built before 1905, will be taking part in the prestigious EFG International Concours d’Elegance and hoping to take overall honours ahead of the 60-mile trial to the coast. First held in 2005, the Regent Street Motor Show attracts a large number of manufacturers keen to display their newest products to an audience made up of enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike. “The Regent Street Motor Show is now recognised as a great day out for the family, whether they are car enthusiasts or just shoppers” said Annie Walker, Director of the Regent Street Association. “The huge variety of exhibits perfectly complements Regent Street, with an array of vehicles ranging from the horseless carriages to the cars of today all set in one of the world’s most prominent shopping streets. It adds a completely new dimension to a visit to the best shopping street in the West End. And best of all, it’s free!” For more details visit www.regentstreetmotorshow.com 2 2 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 4
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For only the second time in more than half a century, hundreds of veteran cars will start this year’s annual 60-mile adventure from London to Brighton by driving down The Mall, London’s ‘Red Carpet Drive.’
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lthough a regular part of the route in earlier years, The Mall has only been used once since 1962 – that was in 1996 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original Emancipation Run.
This year the pioneering horseless carriages, all built before 1905, will leave Hyde Park as normal before passing under Wellington Arch and heading down Constitution Hill towards Buckingham Palace. After rounding the Victoria Memorial in front of the Palace, the cars will drive along The Mall’s red asphalt before turning right into Horse Guards Road and then left towards Parliament Square, Big Ben and Westminster Bridge. A total of 442 entries – up from 389 in 2013 – have been received by the Royal Automobile Club for the 2014 Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. As tradition dictates it takes place, come rain or shine, on the first Sunday of November (2 November), with the first cars leaving at sunrise, this year 06:56. The oldest car on the event is a c.1888 Truchutet, a 4hp open tonneau. The entry list includes some of pioneering motoring most famous names, such as Benz, Daimler, Vauxhall, Peugeot and Renault, while the entries includes steam-powered cars, electric cars, three-wheelers as well as petrol-powered four-wheelers.
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Regarded as the world’s longest running motoring event, the Run celebrates the original ‘capital-to-coast’ Emancipation Run. This was held on 14 November 1896, and marked the Locomotives on the Highway Act, which raised the speed limit for ‘light locomotives’ from 4 to 14mph and abolished the need for these vehicles to be preceded by a man on foot waving a red flag. The first re-enactment of the Emancipation Run took place in 1927 and it has been held every year since, barring the war years and 1947 when petrol was rationed. Although famously not a race, there is a competitive element to this year’s Run with a Regularity Time Trial during the event. Participants will try to match their nominated ‘bogey’ time set for a 13-mile section between Crawley and Burgess Hill. The entire event is free to view for spectators, who line the whole length of the route to cheer on the hardy ‘automobilists’. The Run is the highlight of a long weekend of motoring nostalgia in the capital, much of it free to view. Other events include the popular free Regent Street Motor Show (Saturday 1st November) and the annual Bonhams Veteran Car auction (Friday 31st October). For more details of the Bonhams Veteran Car Run, the entries and the route visit www.veterancarrun.com
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23rd - 26th October 2014 Battersea Evolution SW11
Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary
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his October sees the Affordable Art Fair return to Battersea to celebrate its 15th anniversary. Now with 18 fairs in 14 cities across four continents, the Affordable Art Fair is proud to be bringing its unique vision of ‘art for everyone’ to Battersea Park, the place where the dream of democratising art began. Art lovers, art connoisseurs, and art novices alike are invited to discover an array of unique and stunning art all priced affordably between £100 - £5,000.
Celebrating 15 Years The popularity of the event has given both up and coming and established artists a platform to showcase their work to a wide audience. Founder of Affordable Art Fair Will Ramsay reflects; “I never believed 15 years ago that 1.6million people would have visited our fairs, buying 200,000 pieces of art around the world. The fair makes it easy to engage with art, to learn; we make art fun! Enjoy yourself and get involved in all we have to offer.”
15 Years Of Art For Everyone The Affordable Art Fair could not be a better platform for art-lovers and collectors to take a leap towards owning something really special. Situated in London’s Battersea Park beside the Thames, the Affordable Art Fair is a friendly and welcoming space to visit, an antidote to busy city life – making for a truly wonderful day out for the whole family. Children and adults 2 6 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 4
alike can take part in arty activities on a Carnival theme, from creating exotic birds out of sequins and feathers to making Carmen Miranda inspired sculptural hats! Younger children can also enjoy playing in the free crèche while parents browse, and there will be exciting and brightly coloured kids packs filled with arty activities for your own carnival party. This autumn, visitors can snap up pieces from well-known artists such as Anish Kapoor, Damien Hirst, and Marc Quinn. There is also the opportunity to see works from exciting emerging artists such as Kwak Seung-Yong showing with first time exhibitor Galerie GAIA from Korea and home-grown rising stars at the Recent Graduates’ Exhibition. As well as art made from traditional materials, the fair also showcases artists working with more contemporary methods, such as the Perspex sculptures of Douglas Jeal at Adam Gallery. Each piece of art is available to buy and take home the very same day making the fair perfect for those looking for a unique one-off purchase as well as more seasoned collectors looking to expand their existing collection. Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park: 23 October – 26 October Opening hours: 11.00am – 6.00pm (Charity Private View Wednesday 22 October & Thursday Late View 5.30 – 9.30pm) Ticket prices: £10 - £20 (concessions £8 - £13) Tickets are now on sale at www.affordableartfair.co.uk
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Battersea Park, London 23 – 26 October 2014 Contemporary art £100 – £5,000 affordableartfair.co.uk
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WINTER OLYMPIA ART & ANTIQUES FAIR The Olympia Art & Antiques Fair is the only high calibre art and antiques fair between October and March and a highlight of the Winter art season.
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of the UK’s top dealers will be selling exceptional examples of fine art and antiques from all periods. Popular with collectors, interior designers and those looking for something different, the stock on sale ranges from dining tables to diamond rings. For the second year running it coincides with Asian Art in London when the world’s collectors focus on London. 22,000 visitors will find over 30,000 pieces across 32 disciplines including: furniture, 20th century design, jewellery, art, Asian pieces, ceramics, sculpture, silver, mirrors, lighting, fossils, clocks, textiles and glass. Fair Director, Mary Clare Boyd, says of the event, ‘be prepared for a truly eclectic mix of pieces for sale, beyond what you might imagine an antique fair could sell. There are fashion drawings, 1950s Cartier earrings, Asprey Cocktail shakers, Warhol prints, Lalique glass, 18th century oak dressers, enormous chrome binoculars and 17th century marriage portraits. It is a wonderful source of one-off Christmas presents at different prices and the experience is one of pre-Christmas luxury and sparkle with a host of experts on hand to learn from’. The fair is organised in association with the UK’s top trade associations, BADA and LAPADA. Every piece on sale is strictly checked by experts
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before the fair opens to ensure it is authentic so visitors can buy with confidence. New for the 2014 edition is an enhanced events programme which includes: ‘A Victorian Obsession Bringing the Pérez Simón collection to Leighton House Museum’, a talk by Daniel Robbins, Senior Curator at Leighton House. This is a preview taster to the much anticipated exhibition at Leighton House in mid-November. There are two Asian lectures at the fair, one by the British Museum (Ming: Beyond Porcelain) and one by specialist Arthur Millner (Asiatic themes in Mamluk and Ottoman Tiles from Damascus (1400-1800). The annual BADA talk is ‘Over the Top? The Image of War’ by Andrew Sim. For the first time at the November fair, Independent Art Consultant, Vanessa Curry will be conducting specialist daily tours. Incorporating a Mosimanns Bistro and champagne bar and with stylish presentation, this is a glamorous annual event with a sparkling preview night. Tickets from £13 For more information please visit www.olympia- antiques.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/olympiaartandantiquesfair Twitter: @WFAAF
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London Design Guide 2014/2015 Edition
edited by Max Fraser
London’s only comprehensive design guide returns with new content and contributors in this totally updated and rewritten third edition.
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or fans of contemporary and vintage design and those looking to access it, London Design Guide gives a fresh insight into the city’s design retailers, galleries, museums and bookshops.
More than 150 new and established hotspots are compiled and reviewed, providing a tantalising viewpoint of the design capital of the world. Each entry is categorised by neighbourhood and accompanied by detailed maps to help navigate the best that the city has to offer. In each of the ten neighbourhood chapters, we’ve honed in on streets that demonstrate a healthy mix of independent shops and services and asked selected business owners to comment on their evolution and attributes, with contributors including Stephen Webster, Ally Capellino, Sam & Sam Clarke and Michael Anastassiades. Furthermore, restaurant, bar and café recommendations are featured for each area, selected as much for their design credentials as for the quality of food and service. Every edition of London Design Guide includes themed essays from
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a variety of design experts and commentators. In this edition, we’ve examined the state of retail during a period when shops are undoubtedly struggling with a weak economy, tapered footfall, highrents and the great might of internet shopping. We ask retailers and analysts, including Sheridan Coakley (scp), Simon Alderson (twentytwentyone), Lina Kanafani (Mint) and Magnus Englund (Skandium), what’s the future trajectory of bricks-and-mortar shops? The 208-page London Design Guide is a snapshot of the design scene today, a celebration of creativity and a practical tool for Londoners and tourists alike. There’s no better incentive for exploring the wealth of design in the capital. About the editor... Max Fraser is a design commentator and author whose work broadens the conversation around contemporary design. Fraser is the founder of Spotlight Press, an independent imprint that publishes London Design Guide and other titles. He also works as the Deputy Director of the annual London Design Festival. The 208 page guide is launched on 12th September 2013, at a retail price of £12.
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he 2014 event will offer an unprecedented portfolio of luxury properties from ski chalets to Surrey mansions, and from Caribbean villas to beach view homes in the most desirable locations on the planet.
Whether you are in the market for portfolio investment purposes or are simply looking to buy a fabulous home from home in the world’s most beautiful locations, you are sure to find what you want at The Luxury Property Show.
including a VIP reception hosted by TV property personality Melissa Porter. She commented: “This year’s show is looking to be the best yet and an essential diary date for anyone looking at luxury properties. I will be talking about some of the latest trends, in particular, Portugal is an up and coming destination and the US continues to impress. In some quarters we are seeing an increased demand for luxury urban properties, where entrepreneurs want to cut down on commuting time. Elsewhere, the vacation sector is showing renewed interest in the Caribbean, for example, and also an increased desire to buy off plan.”
Just a sample of the types of properties on display include: eachfront homes in Dubai and The Caribbean to Asian penthouses B Prestige golf villas in Portugal, Spain and Florida to French Chateaux Luxury apartments in New York, London, Moscow and Monaco European mountain & lake retreats to Australian Waterfront Homes Highland lodges in Scotland to English country manors There’s also a full schedule of events and seminars being planned,
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THE IDEAL HOME SHOW AT CHRISTMAS IS ONCE AGAIN RETURNING TO EARLS COURT, LONDON, THIS NOVEMBER
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he UK’s biggest Christmas exhibition is returning this year from the 19th – 23rd of November to provide everything you could possibly need in the run up to the festive season, from a colossal indoor ice rink, rain free shopping, live entertainment and celebrity appearances. The Christmas event will be the last Ideal Home Show to be hosted at Earls Court before the iconic venue is redeveloped in 2015.The famous venue will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring 650 exhibitors across 7 sectors, as well as a host of festive favourite celebrities including Gino D’Acampo, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Suzi Perry, Olly Smith and Lisa Faulkner. Our experts will be on hand at the show offering their own festive hints and tips to make your Christmas Ideal. Other highlights include a colossal indoor ice-rink, a wide range of expert talks and advice, a Christmas catwalk, a food & drink theatre featuring top tips from celebrity chefs, a Christmas restaurant hosted by Gregg
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Wallace, along with, premium shopping and live entertainment. The Ideal Home Show at Christmas has everything you could possibly need to create the perfect Christmas all under one roof!
So, for a chance to be part of history and experience Christmas for the last time at Earls Court, get yourself a ticket! Tickets To book tickets log on to www.idealhomeshowchristmas.co.uk or call 0844 209 7330. For Group bookings call: 0844 412 4650 Opening times for Ideal Home Show at Christmas Wednesday 19th November 2014 10am - 6pm Thursday 20th November 2014 10am – 9pm Friday 21st November 10am – 6pm Saturday 22nd November 10am – 6pm Sunday 23rd November 10am – 6pm
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Europe’s leading Contemporary
16th–19th October, Somerset House, Strand
African Art Fair 1:54
, Europe’s leading international fair dedicated to contemporary African art, returns with an extensive programme following a hugely successful inaugural year. This year, the fair will embrace both the East and West Wings of Somerset House, and will once again provide an unparalleled showcase of the world’s finest Contemporary African Art. Spanning several generations and diverse artistic practices, 1:54 will showcase work from 27 selected galleries from territories such as Kenya, South Africa, France, Italy, Germany, UK and USA; presenting over 100 artists. 1:54 will feature a host of leading organisations from the global art scene who will gather in London to reveal a cross-sectional-insight into art from the continent. Taking place during Frieze Week, the new fair builds upon the burgeoning popularity of contemporary African art and presents a rare opportunity to explore the rapidly emerging African art market in an environment supported by some of the most influential people and organisations in the art world. With mediums spanning painting, sculpture, photography and installation the fair will present visual art in its many dynamic forms. This year, the fair is being exclusively redesigned in collaboration with award-winning architecture and design studio, RA Projects, established in 2009 by architect Rashid Ali. RA Projects has been widely recognised for their building projects as well as research activities, including being shortlisted for the prestigious Young Architect of the Year Award in 2008 and 2011.
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Following the huge success of last year’s over-subscribed educational programme, 1:54 will be accompanied by a critical conversations series curated by Koyo Kouoh (Director, Raw Material Company in Dakar). The extensive programme will once again aim to stimulate discussion and debate with some of the art world’s most inspirational thinkers. The programme will comprise lectures, artist talks, film screenings and panel discussions presented by international curators, artists and leading experts in the field. Discussion topics will include the current trajectory of contemporary African art production and practice in a global context, and explore modes of existing, retrospective and theoretical artistic practice. Full details to be announced soon. Touria El Glaoui, Founder of 1:54 says: “The response to 1:54 has been incredible and it gives me great pleasure to increase the magnitude of the fair this year. With continued support from so many individuals and organisations, this year’s fair is set to be even more influential in encouraging the growth of contemporary African art in the international market place. 1:54 offers visitors the chance to experience and engage with contemporary art by both established African artists and with the rising talent from across the continent and the African Diaspora. This year we are expanding the fair to feature a wider range of artists - each of the highest calibre - we aim to act as a catalyst for generating momentum in this exciting emerging market.” For more details visit www.1-54.com 154artfair 154ContemporaryAfricanArtFair
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ome and discover unique tailor-made luxury travel experiences . It is the extremely personal service and wealth of luxury travel destinations on offer, which makes The Luxury Travel Fair an unmissed event for all those with a love of travel. Tailor-make your next awe-inspiring escape with a hand-picked definitive collection of the finest and most unique holiday and highend travel adventures from all corners of the globe. The Luxury Travel Fair offers the opportunity to engage with the experts and discover the latest travel trends from leading brands all carefully hand-picked by the organisers of The Luxury Travel Fair. Visitors to the Fair will uncover exclusive resorts and boutique hotels, bespoke tour operators, first-class concierge companies, undiscovered destinations and original, once in a lifetime travel experiences. Whether planning a romantic getaway, thrill-seeking venture or unforgettable family holiday, The Luxury Travel Fair is London’s only travel event dedicated to the most discerning travellers.
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Each day, Meet the Experts Theatre with Celebrity Cruises, offers the perfect chance for those looking to gain inspiration from travel experts. This year, the fair is thrilled to welcome Ben Fogle, Brian Blessed, Simon Reeve, Tracy Edwards and Stephen Sackur to the stage, where they will be in conversation with Condé Nast Traveller, recounting their own tales of adventure and travel experiences. For a taste of the ultimate spa retreats, Ushvani, one of London’s most luxurious day spas, will be on hand with relaxing and rejuvenating massages. On arrival, visitors are encouraged to book their appointment to avoid disappointment.
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After booking your next awe-inspiring escape, why not celebrate with a refreshing glass of Champagne in the stylish Louis Roederer Champagne Bar and for those needing a little longer to make up their minds, the Mosimann’s Winter Restaurant, the appointed caterers to HRH the Prince of Wales and private dining club, is the perfect place to enjoy an exceptional seasonal menu. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit www.luxurytravelfair.com
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ith a range of new events, deals and competitions the 2014 Ski and Snowboard show is set to be bigger and better than ever! The 2014 Show will host a range of tour operators and chalet companies who will be on hand to advise those considering a ski holiday. The Show will also offer visitors live freestyle ski demonstrations, insider tips from snow sports experts in the Mountain Talks Theatre, après bars, live music and the chance to receive a free lift pass to a variety of resorts. If you’ve never set foot on a slope or you just want to brush up on skills ahead of the season, The Telegraph Ski and Snowboard Show London offers lessons for all abilities. All equipment is provided, all you need to do is wear trousers, a long sleeved top and bring some gloves and loads of enthusiasm! You don’t even need to wait in a queue - you can book your ski or snowboard session on the indoor slope online before you go. Lessons start from £5. The show has a host of exciting new brands exhibiting this year! It’s the perfect opportunity to get kitted out with all the essentials before you head to the mountains. There is nothing worse than boots that are uncomfortable and a poor fit. Visit the Ellis Brigham Specialist Boot Fitting Clinic and pick up some perfectly fitting boots that will give you that extra confidence on the slopes! The Fashion Show will bring the hottest winter sports looks to life and will provide inspiration to all to look fabulous on the slopes! Start your kids young in the Burton Riglet Park! They are never too young to get the snow bug! There are lots of activities to keep children entertained all day and it’s a fantastic place to let them try ski and snowboarding in a safe and fun environment!
There are lots of activities to keep the adults entertained too! Try out the Virgin wine tasting bar, other apres bars and have a dance to some live music! There is also a chance to get inspired and increase your knowledge of mountain safety in the Mountain Talks Theatre from experts in the industry.
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First World War events
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ondon Transport Museum’s First World War season continues into the autumn with a number of events to complement their major exhibition, Goodbye Piccadilly – from Home Front to Western Front. The exhibition presents a unique perspective on the war, exploring how the conflict accelerated social change, how it affected Londoners and the essential role of transport workers at home and abroad. Events include a symposium, a talk about First World War fashion and half term family activities. Family activities - Buses in Disguise Monday 27 to Friday 31 October Storytelling an interactive time travelling storytelling adventure. 11.00 and 14.00 suitable for families with children aged 3 – 7. Make-and-take craft workshops create your own mini bus in disguise inspired by over 150 years of public transport. 11.30 and 14.30 suitable for families with children aged 4 – 12. Children go free. Adult tickets £15.00 (£11.50 concessions) which allow unlimited entry for a whole year Symposium - Home Front to Western Front Saturday 15 November 10.00 to 16.00 Authors and curators lead a series of informative discussions and debates
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focusing on wartime and peacetime conditions in London, women’s role in London’s transport, and the role of the B-type bus on the Western Front. Tickets £40.00 (students £20.00 and concessions £35.00) which include entrance to the Museum galleries and the Goodbye Piccadilly exhibition on the day. Talk: Women, Fashion and the First World War Tuesday 18 November 18.30 to 20.00 Fashion and design historian Emmanuelle Dirix will give an illustrated talk about the impact of the First World War on women’s lives and fashion. Tickets £10.00 (£8.00 concessions) Friday Lates Subterranean Scream on Halloween 31 October 18.30 to 22.00 (last admission 21.15) Paint the Town Red 29 November 18.30 to 22.00 (last admission 21.15) The Museum is also running two Friday Lates with bar, music, quizzes, tours, curator talks, and make-and-take creative workshops. Tickets £10.00 (£8.00 concessions) All events take place at London Transport Museum, Covent Garden Piazza, WC2E 7BB www.ltmuseum.co.uk
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Who, at some point in their lives, hasn’t desired
...their own island? The Osros floating Island is designed to offer the billionaire super-yacht lifestyle, for mere millionaire money. t’s hard to give a name to this unique structure — is it a boat or an island? The Osros floating island was designed as a way to have the best of both worlds. It is over 20 metres wide and more than 37 metres in length, and with about 400 m² on three floors, the Island offers up to 1,000 m² of living space. It boasts six luxury double bedrooms, with space for 12 residents and accommodation for up to four staff members. Buyers can tailor the interior and design to their individual needs. The sun deck area features sun roof loungers, a BBQ area, Jacuzzi, and a bar with seating for up to 15 people. There is storage for water sports and diving equipment and a mooring for motor boats along with a handy hatch for loading and unloading of provisions. The main deck hosts a spacious living room and lounge with exotic aquarium, regulated lighting and air supply.
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Six 20m² state rooms, with en-suite bathrooms, are accessible through the living room, half a level lower, and boast large windows that afford a panoramic view of the surrounding area. There is what the manufacturers describe as an ‘autonomous power supply based energy system’ powered, both day and night, by a noiseless wind energy system, as well as more than 120 m2 of solar panels making the most use of daylight. Heat recovery from sea water is the basis for heating and air conditioning. Previous floating island designs have come with price tags in excess of US$100 million, but Orsos Island creator Gábor Orsós aims to combine the positive aspects of mainland real estate and luxury yachts at much reduced cost, albeit in comparison to superyachts. He explains: ‘In the beginning, my goal was to create an exclusive, high-quality hotel chain based on floating platforms. With the progress of the project it became clear that the attractive and unusual concept of Orsos Islands should not be limited to only a selected group of people.’Orsos Islands should reach a much broader audience, people with an awareness of modern life and a feeling of responsibility towards the environment.’ For more information about Orsos visit the website at orsosisland.com
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Gentlemen’s Grooming at t h e B u l g a r i S pa , L o n d o n
An unrivalled collection of treatments for the discerning gentlemen
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he Spa at Bulgari Hotel & Residences, London is delighted to introduce Gentlemen’s Grooming, providing a collection of treatments, products and experiences for discerning gentlemen to enjoy a grooming experience in discreet and comfortable surroundings.
A specially curated menu of treatments dedicated to the modern man has been compiled to include shaving and barbering alongside treatments for the face and body. The private room dedicated to Gentlemen’s Grooming allows guests to feel comfortable and relaxed whilst experts are on hand to advise regarding male grooming routines, ensuring guests look and feel their best. The Gentlemen’s Signature experience combines men’s grooming with relaxation and pure pleasure. This signature luxury journey begins with a hair trim and styling, and finishes with a wet shave and the Barber’s expert advice to maintain hair and scalp. From the spa, guests will then be taken to the internationally renowned and multi award-winning Edward Sahakian Cigar Shop and Sampling Lounge to experience a truly exceptional cigar along with a drink, expertly paired by the cigar sommelier. The Gentlemen’s Signature lasts 2.5 hours and is priced at £220. The dedicated menu incorporates Shaving & Barbering, Hair & Scalp, Face, Body along with Hand & Feet and Maintenance. Highlights include the Ultimate Barber Experience, which combines a haircut, wash, style, luxury wet shave, mini facial and scalp massage, lasting 90 minutes and priced at £150. The 20-minute Gentlemen’s Hair and Scalp Treatment is a unique and truly relaxing conditioning treatment using mineral Red Clay, suitable for all hair types and priced at £55.
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All male facials are specifically tailored to each guest and begin with a detailed consultation and in-depth skin analysis, using cutting edge technology to identify skin conditions not visible to the naked eye. The deep cleansing and purifying Swiss Perfection Men’s Skin Cleanse treatment is specific to men’s skin and is designed to soothe, purify and eliminate fatigue and promote a calm, fresh and youthful appearance. Tailored to ensure optimum skin rejuvenation for all ages, the treatment lasts 80-minutes and is priced at £550. The full body Renew & Revive experience starts with an all over body cleanse and exfoliation to eliminate dead skin cells, followed by a body envelopment and finishing with a relaxing massage with melting scalp treatment - 120 minutes and priced at £260. The 50-minute Gentleman’s Manicure includes a forearm muscle release and is priced at £50. A full range of maintenance treatments is also available, including waxing. Tel: 020 7151 1055 or email: london-spa@bulgarihotels.com The Bulgari Spa Arranged over two levels of the Bulgari Hotel & Residences, London and measuring an impressive 2,000m², the Bulgari Spa is one of the largest and most exclusive urban retreats in the city centre. Complete with 11 individual treatment rooms, private spa suite for two, 25m swimming pool lined with shimmering green and gold mosaic tiles and gold leaf tiled vitality pool; the spa inspires complete relaxation and escapism from the busy world of Knightsbridge. As well as boasting state of the art facilities, the spa offers guests unique and effective treatments designed exclusively for Bulgari. www.bulgarihotels.com/london
Salute to the Sun
Soak up the warm rays of sunshine. Bathe in soft ripples of waves. Indulge yourself in the vibrant Caribbean culture that is Aruba. Please visit aruba.com for more information or contact your local travel agent. Š2014 Aruba Tourism Authority
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Victoria Beckham launches first store
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esigned by multi-award-winning London-based architect Farshid Moussavi, the three-storey Mayfair space brings together the refined materials, artisanal craftsmanship and modern design language for which the fashion brand is recognised in a bold and elegant environment. Taking Dover Street’s Georgian façades as a departure point, the building’s front door is cast in concrete to echo the proportions of the first floor windows. It slides open automatically to reveal a fluid space inside, where grand, graphic statements are offset by delicate details and luminous surfaces.
with vitrines to create prominent sunglasses pillars. Freestanding furniture is bespoke; modular, triangular seating is hewn from a single piece of walnut. Victoria Beckham has personally selected pieces for the store’s launch, several of which are unique to 36 Dover Street and victoriabeckham.com customers, together with exclusive sunglasses styles. A range of small leather goods is also introduced for the first time, including a small and large pocketed pouch, a journal, a wallet, a credit card holder, key rings and key chains – all produced in soft calf.
About the Victoria Beckham Brand
The eye is drawn to an imposing flight of 4-metre-wide polished Since launching in 2008 the Victoria Beckham fashion brand has concrete stairs leading to a giant projection on the first floor’s developed a distinctive and modern language of clothing. end wall and the spectacular cast-concrete latticed ceiling Bold, intuitive and refined, its wardrobe of apparel and above. By boldly cutting away diagonal portions of the accessories is now stocked in over 500 stores in over 60 floor plates on the upper and ground levels, Farshid countries internationally. With each collection Victoria Moussavi Architecture (FMA) has united all three floors adapts her own personal style to the needs and desires of the 560-square-metre space, bringing luminosity and of the international women who swear by the label’s Opens Her First striking sightlines through the interior. luxurious and flattering garments.
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Store At 36 Dover
Street, London Elegance and ingenuity underpin a flexible interior Using only the finest craftsmanship, fabrication and scheme devised to complement rather than overpower the materials, all five Victoria Beckham lines are developed W1s 4Nh clothing on display. Wafer-thin shelves retract into walls and at Victoria’s studio in London. The Victoria Beckham moveable blonde gold hanging chains are set in recess tracks ready-to-wear collection is primarily handmade in the UK, to make way for installations, events and developments in the five whilst the Victoria, Victoria Beckham and Denim collections different Victoria Beckham collections of Victoria Beckham ready-to-wear are made in Europe. The Accessories and Eyewear are both expertly and Victoria, Victoria Beckham, Accessories, Eyewear and Denim. Smooth handcrafted in Italy American walnut and bottle green glass surfaces accentuate generous changing rooms and cash/wrap areas, designed for a discreet and personal As the Victoria Beckham collections become ever more progressive, so shopping experience. this passion for innovation extends to the brand’s communications and creative projects. In 2013 it launched victoriabeckham.com, a website The warmth of these materials is reflected throughout the store in pristine offering both e-commerce and interactive content curated to provide a mirror stainless steel that lines walls as well as the ceilings of the ground and more intimate view of Victoria’s design approach and working processes. lower-ground floors, and creates immaculate counters for folded apparel and accessories. The four facets of the ground floor’s load-bearing columns are clad www.victoriabeckham.com 4 8 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 4
LONDON FASHION WEEK SPRING/SUMMER 2015
HIGHLIGHTS
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ondon Fashion Week is always exciting and inspirational, and last month’s event proved to be just that. London Fashion Week presented another unrivalled opportunity to showcase some of the world’s leading fashion talent, with the schedule packed with shows, presentations, showrooms, events and parties from the best and brightest names in the industry. The magic of London Fashion Week is not merely thanks to the fashion designers’ and fashion stylists ’cutting-edge
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A world of catwalks, celebrities, & fashion glitz
collections but the media excitement that accompanies them. The allure of the show is exceptional and continues to be the top fashion event pulling visitors from every corner of the globe. While most of us are thinking about our winter wardrobes, designers were showcasing next year’s Spring/Summer Collections, and it was one of the event’s biggest line-ups yet.
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A round-up of some the designers and their amazing collections
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Julien MacDonald “Bottoms are back” says Julien Macdonald, as he declared 2014 the year of the derriere. “The bum is the new it thing, it was boobs, but now it’s the bum, so if you have one - show it off!“ It’s been enforced slightly by Kim Kardashian and this really is the year of the bottom. ”Models at the designer’s show at Royal Opera House wore pieces designed to show off the new ‘it’ part of the body. Celebrities like Abbey Clancy, members of the Made in Chelsea cast and MTV’s Laura Whitmore watched as models wore soft shades of buttermilk, yellow, moss green, duck egg blue and white in Julien’s vision for Spring/Summer 2015.
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A series of figure-hugging shift dresses falling just below the knee suggested a more demure look for the King of Bling. Then came a smattering of mini dresses, as the sexiness was ramped up on knitted swimsuits and even a teeny babydoll-style wedding dress (complete with Cathedral-length veil.) Julien, who has this year dressed names like Beyonce, Megan Fox and Emma Watson, also revealed the second wedding dress on the catwalk, a floor-length finale gown covered with real diamonds, pearls and French Chantilly lace, was worth a staggering £3m.
Burberry Prorsum Burberry previewed its Prorsum Womenswear Spring/Summer 2015 collection live from its custom-built venue in London’s Kensington Gardens. The collection, named ‘The Birds and The Bees’, included bright book cover designs, oversize butterfly prints and hand-drawn honey bees, which were referenced on the hand-painted runway and illustrated on the transparent roof above the 1500 guests. The Birds And The Bees Fabrics: Printed honey gabardine, dégradé silk and suede, wing-pleat tulle, butterfly printed satin, iridescent sequins, indigo denim, glossy shell leather, shearling, textured silk Colours: Poppy red, fern yellow, pale sweet pea, dragonfly blue, beetle green, rosehip Silhouettes: Trench coats, wasp waist denim jackets, layered tulle dresses, field jackets, draped skirts Accessories: Introducing the Burberry Bee Bag, the Burberry Mini Bee Bag, book cover print pouches, the Burberry Field Sneaker, the Burberry Field Sandal, the Burberry Dragonfly Belt Eyewear: Introducing the Burberry Butterfly Shades, now available for purchase and monogramming exclusively at Sunglasshut.com (US, UK & Australia) Guests included British models Kate Moss and Cara Delevingne, who appear together in the current My Burberry fragrance campaign, as well as photographer Mario Testino; actors Dakota Johnson, Vicki Zhao, Jamie Campbell Bower and Anushka Sharma; musicians Paloma Faith, Rae Morris, Rhodes, and Joey Yung; model Amber Le Bon, media personalities Cat Deeley, Donna Air, Olivia Palermo, Elena Perminova and Harvey Weinstein.
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Simone Rocha Simone Rocha took inspiration from quaint ‘50s housewives and gave them an edgy spin for SS15, resulting in a cool-girl’s guide to doing demure... Rocha has developed a signature style of full skirts, sheer fabric and asymmetric cuts. She didn’t stray too far from that, but this collection still felt fresh and new. In parts, there was something of the 1950s saucy housewife about it, with headscarves, fluffy mules, nightdresses and even sheer trench coats. Other looks were classic Rocha; sheer dresses with bold, floral applique designs in black, white or red. Footwear is always a highlight with Simone Rocha, too. She’s a fan of a chunky lace-up, often with the focus on a perspex or jewelled low heel. Next season we’re looking forward to her Derby lace-ups and Mary Janes. The new Rocha spin? A kitten heel. MATTHEW WILLIAMSON WITH NICOLE SCHERZINGER
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Mulberry Their Spring Summer 2015 Catwalk Collection is inspired by the sheer
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joy of an English country garden on a summer’s day. Floral prettiness is tempered by the ‘can do, can dig’ gardeners’ attire with practical pockets and utilitarian shapes. Laser-cut leather and substantial sandals contradict the delicacy of the intricate prints. The Mulberry Girl may be wearing the finest silk, but she remains cool, contemporary, and ready to enjoy herself whatever the English spring weather throws at her...
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Perennial English flowers, hand-sketched in the famous gardens of Kew, Sissinghurst and Great Dixter, inspire the new season prints. The delphinium appears as a grand monochromatic design on printed silk and lace. For an intricately woven jacquard this pretty floral is also contrasted with the uniformity of garden trellis. The colour palette works with White and Cream accented with Black and earthy Khaki, while rich Delphinium Blue offers a pop of colour. In true Mulberry style, prettiness is presented with an edge: dresses and skirts are paired with contemporary leather pieces, some with laser-cut perforations, and luxurious but casual lurex wool cardigans. Sleeves rolled up, our Mulberry girl’s style is inspired by the eccentricities of the English lady gardener. Skirts and pinafores with practical pockets nod to a gardener working in an idyllic country garden but ready for anything, tools in hand, unafraid of a bit of mud! The Mulberry Girl is wearing sandals inspired by classic gardening clogs. These practical and charming shoes are given a beautiful and fashion-forward makeover for this season’s Gardening Sandals, with soles carved from solid wood and criss-crossed leather straps. Natural Vachetta Leather is favoured for its natural and rustic finish; the perfect complement to the lavish prints and fabrics in the collection. Of course, no English country look can be complete without a Wellie, but this is no ordinary rubber boot. The upper of the new Mulberry Garden Wellie features the wild flower design, woven into a rich metallic jacquard.
Sophia Webster “Jungle is massive” For Spring/Summer 15, Sophia Webster played on different interpretations of ‘Jungle’. Finding basis in Henri Rousseau’s fantasy jungle world paintings and Henri Matisse’s whimsical leaf cut outs, Sophia metamorphoses leopard print, jungle flowers and plants with her own signature use of colour and print. Acid and techno colour palettes, coupled with Sophia’s own love of heavy rhythms and underground music, led her to invoke the hedonistic world of a 90s jungle rave. The collection is inspired by rave-wear: feminine clubcolour camo prints, fruity colours mixed with Aztec prints, girly-warrior embellishments and graffiti tags adorn caged booties, platforms and knee-padded thigh-high boots as well as speech bubble bags and fruity backpacks. MATTHEW WILLIAMSON
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Jasper Conran Blocks of colour in navy and white, striped rib trims. Crisp cotton poplin and fluid jersey drawn in at the waist and hem. The t-shirt fluttering in light weight silk. Punctuated with painterly abstracts. Pigment blue projected across a palette of white. A composition of grids, stripes and spheres. Geometric skinny knit tops and skirts. Linear perspective. Coffee and bitter chocolate in graphic relief. Constructed against a backdrop of chalk white. A silhouette in cotton and silk. Falling below the knee. Abstract expression scribbled on silk. An oversized shirt, a floor length dress. Violet, Apple, Rust, and Aubergine. Structured in composition
House of Holland Plaster Casters Groupie; A young woman, who seeks to achieve status by having sex with rock musicians, roadies, security, and other band-related guys. Stadium concert or back room gig, these girls only watch from side of stage - sometimes on their knees... Days spent stalking hotels in last night’s make up and arranging outfits for the nightly pilgrimage to a dingy dressing room or backstage bar. On the list? She wrote the list. We look forward to the trends that will be hitting the high streets for Spring/Summer 2015, and re-create the look so stylishly presented on the catwalk. DAVID KOMA
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‘Blood swept lands and seas of red’ Don’t miss the major art installation Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red at the Tower of London. By 11th November, 888,246 ceramic poppies will have been planted in the dry moat at the Tower of London, marking one hundred years since the first full day of Britain’s involvement in the First World War. This is an evolving artistic installation as a collaboration with ceramic artist Paul Cummins and theatre stage designer Tom Piper. The poppies are being planted by a team of volunteers. The last one will be planted on 11th November 2014.
Each poppy represents a British military man or woman who died during the First World War. The ceramic poppies are available to purchase for £25 each (plus post & packing), proceeds from which will go to six Service charities: The Royal British Legion, Confederation of Service Charities (COBSEO), Combat Stress, Coming Home, Help for Heroes and SSAFA (formerly the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association). Also, you can nominate a name to be read out at the daily playing of Last Post.
See the website for information about the installation, how to buy a poppy and how to nominate a name to be read out at Last Post. The poppies encircle the iconic landmark, creating not only a spectacular display visible from all around the Tower but also a location for personal reflection. The scale of the installation intends to reflect the magnitude of such an important centenary creating a powerful visual commemoration, whilst raising millions of pounds which will be shared equally amongst the six service charities.
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The Baby Show the UK’s number one pregnancy and parenting event - returns to London Olympia, showcasing more leading, new and boutique brands than ever before.
The Baby Show 24th - 26th October 2014, London Olympia
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elebrating the best in pregnancy and infant essentials, the highly anticipated event will bring together an exciting line up of over 200 companies. This year visitors will be treated to the widest showcase of buggies yet with experts on hand from iCandy, UPPA Baby and Quinny, all helping parents to find the perfect buggy. New for this year is Cuddle Co’s ‘Green Tom’ - the first stroller to be made from recycled plastic; whilst those in pursuit of an active lifestyle will be impressed by the BOB Revolution which allows parents to skate and run whilst transporting their precious cargo. Back by popular demand, the Baby London Boutique, showcasing the latest trends, styles and niche design products as well as innovative photographers from the baby world is sure to delight parents. While Bumpkins will be running the ‘Baby Show Stars’ themed competition, where visitors to the stand can enter to win a photo shoot for their baby.
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The forthcoming show will host an exciting speaker line up including Professor Robert Winston, Annabel Karmel and Clare Byam-Cook as well as interactive workshops run by The Natal Family. Visitors can also discover the latest innovations in child safety and travel, watch inspirational catwalk shows and enjoy the return of the hugely popular Mother’s Know Best live debate panel. Parents can take advantage of the tommee tippee Feeding Area which offers a private space for breastfeeding mothers as well as heating and sterilising equipment, complimentary baby food provided by Plum Baby, dedicated changing facilities and The Baby Show crèche. Recommended by mums since 2002, The Baby Show offers visitors a comprehensive one-stop-shop of parenting essentials and expert advice, whilst providing an enjoyable day out for family and friends. For further information and to book tickets, please visit www.thebabyshow.co.uk
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ini Harrods is the action-packed club that has been specially created for children between the ages of 2 and 10 and their parents, which comes with a whole world of friends and benefits.
As a member, your child will get to know our book-loving bear Oska-Poska Doolittle and all his friends who live in The Toy Kingdom. Meanwhile, you will be one of the first to find out about events, competitions, exclusive offers, new ranges and special activities that happen in the Toy Kingdom and Childrenswear.
All Mini Harrods members will receive: A Mini Harrods membership card, which unlocks a whole new world of exciting treats and benefits, plus lets kids earn points every time it’s used (just like a Harrods Rewards card).* I nvitations to fun events, from storytelling to face painting, art and crafts sessions to treasure hunts and much more. Entry into exciting competitions to win fabulous prizes. B irthday greetings from Oska-Poska and friends on their special day.
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And the fun isn’t just for the kids – parents can also enjoy special privileges including: Monthly e-newsletters that keep you up to date with all that’s on trend for kids, from the latest childrenswear trends to what’s new in The Toy Kingdom. Mother’s and Father’s Day celebrations for both parents and children to enjoy. Exclusive in-store offers for all the family.
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During Swimming Classes More so than any other swim school, at SwimWay we make health and safety a major priority in the way we run the company and our lessons. When dealing with swimming lessons for all ages and abilities it is extremely important to put safety first, and we do exactly that.
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lthough it would be more cost effective for our company to run lessons with larger groups of children, health and safety and quality of lessons is so important to us, that we keep all our lessons as private or semi-private. This allows our instructors to focus fully on each child’s safety and needs within the lessons. Legal requirements dictate that instructors undergo CPR and other emergency training only once every two years. We recognised that this is incredibly insufficient. Thus we run a first aid course at the beginning of every term. That comes to three times a year instead of once every two years. We have also brought into the SwimWay team a specialised health and safety consultant – David Perry. With over 15 years’ experience in the industry, working with leisure centres and private swimming schools, as well as the STA (one of the UK governing swimming teaching bodies). David Perry brings a professional eye and mind to the health and safety concerns of our swim school.
David routinely runs the Termly first aid courses. He makes regular monthly pool visits to ensure our sites are up to spec. He also meets with the site owners and SwimWay management to discuss and resolve potential issues. He is our eyes and ears for the health and safety awareness of the company, keeping us on the forefront
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of your children’s, and your own safety during our lessons. Please see the website for more information on David’s role as our Health and Safety Consultant. SwimWay is the leading home visit Swimming School in London, providing swimming lessons to babies and adults in exclusive private developments, homes, schools and gyms around London, as well as 7 sites open to general public located in Putney, Knightsbridge, Kew Gardens, Streatham Hill, Wimbledon/ Southfields, Bloomsbury and East Sheen. In the comfort of an exclusive venue, SwimWay will be providing half hour semi-private lessons and private lessons only without using any floatation aid except than a kicking board. These small classes ensure a more personal lesson, with more individual attention for each student in the class. SwimWay will open bookings for the Spring Term 2015 (January to March) to new clients on 12th November 2014, once the priority booking period for existing clients ends. For further information please email info@swimway.co.uk, call the SwimWay office on 0208 871 3972, or visit our website at www.swimway.co.uk
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ince 1974, the toy system PLAYMOBIL® created by Hans Beck has become a classic of children’s playrooms, with its many different play worlds – from a knight’s castle to a sunny holiday hotel.
About 2.7 billion of the beloved play figures with the characteristic smile have been produced since then and delight children all over the world. Around 30 different play themes are distributed in more than 100 countries worldwide. Both parents and educators appreciate the award-winning toy system as a representative of high-value, quality play. Creative role play with PLAYMOBIL® The unique playing principle stimulates imagination and creativity and thus promotes child development: With PLAYMOBIL®, children can not only slip into many different roles, but also recreate and experience the world in miniature. With multiple talents, these cheery figures successfully overcome all kinds of challenges – as knights or pirates in historical scenarios, as construction workers, vets and police officers today, or as secret agents in virtual worlds. The creative people at PLAYMOBIL® are constantly coming up with new ideas and additions to bring long-lasting fun to children everywhere.
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As the official distributor of the Mini and Maxi Micro Scooter in the UK for the past eight years, Micro Scooters has a range of incredibly light but sturdy scooters designed for all children above the age of two as well as adults. Micro Scooters also has a huge range of colourful accessories, including helmets, hi-visibility vests, lights and bells, so every member of the family can enjoy personalising their scooter.
Competition We have four brand new Micro Scooters to give away, and to be in with a chance of winning a Christmas present for the whole family, just answer the following question: Roughly how many children scoot to school every day in the UK? Please email your answer to competition@fishmediagroup.co.uk by 31st October 2014 and you will automatically be entered into the competition. Winners will be chosen at random and notified by email. Good luck and get your scoots on!
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ith 80% of British people living in an urban environment, space is often at a premium and so the ultra-compact and lightweight (7kg) Armadillo City is smaller than the much-loved Armadillo but without any compromise on comfort. The ideal second stroller for city living has been designed to squeeze into the tightest of spaces as well as provide a great ride. Smaller wheels and front and rear suspension make navigating city streets and public transport a breeze, while its amazingly narrow and lightweight frame has been ingeniously designed to offer a surprising amount of wiggle room as well as a full recline, to ensure a consistently comfortable ride. There’s even bags of shopping basket space for you too! The Armadillo City’s one-handed easy fold mechanism makes both travelling and storage a doddle. With the narrowest chassis and smallest fold of all the Armadillos, it fits happily into cars even as small as the Fiat 500. Other features include an XL hood with UV50 fabric - for maximum protection in any weather – a peek-a-boo window for quick and easy check-ups, and a flip-flop friendly brake for easy stop and go. There’s also a travel friendly carry handle and auto lock function to ensure the chassis stays secure when folded. 6 8 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 4
The NEW Armadillo City is available in four bold colours - Blue Indigo, Black Jack, Coral Pop and Lemon Drop. There is also a great range of matching accessories, from Shoulder Bags and Parasols to Footmuffs and Liners. For more information just visit www. mamasandpapas.com or drop into one of Mamas & Papas 55 stores or one of the independent retailers which stocks the stroller.
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ummy in the City is written by Tine Farstad, a London mum mostly running around in Chelsea, Fulham, South Kensington and Battersea with her toddler in tow.
The blog, launched in August 2012, is focused on life with under 5s in South West London, and covers topics such as pregnancy and preparing for a new arrival, different stages of child development, travel with baby and toddler, fashion for baby and toddler, activities for young children in and around London and child-friendly London restaurants. Prior to becoming a mum, Tine worked as a financial journalist and editor for more than eight years. She now works as a freelance journalist and blogger, and is a regular blogger for online fashion designer sale site BrandAlley, children’s clothing company Sue Hill, and private antenatal course company New Baby Company. In addition, she’s started a new distribution venture. Her new family business has exclusive distribution rights for the baby travel mattress SkyBaby in Norway, Denmark and Sweden. Tine first tested SkyBaby to review on Mummy in the City, and after seeing how much easier SkyBaby made flying with her daughter in the first year, she established the new company and secured distribution rights for the product in Scandinavia.
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Recent Blog Top places to visit in London with children in Autumn
As the temperature has dropped and rain is on the forecast, I’ve started thinking about autumn excursions for me and Baby Girl, and here are some of the places in Central and East London that I’m sure I’ll include on the agenda:
The Unicorn Dedicated children’s theatre The Unicorn makes it easy to introduce young children to performing arts. The modern theatre, which is located near London Bridge, has regular productions aimed at families with young children, and tickets for these shows may even include a bit of playtime. Young audiences at The Unicorn can typically enjoy performances with easy-to-follow storylines, covering topics the children can relate to. It’s great fun to see even toddlers getting enthusiastic about going to the theatre, and these shows tend to have a lively audience with lots of pointing, waving and talking throughout.
Museum of Childhood To make children really excited about visiting museums, it’s worth making a trip to Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green. Admission is free, and the museum boasts an impressive collection of toys, dolls’ houses, games and more–all very exciting for little ones. The museum also offers special family packs with toys and activity suggestions, ensuring families can make the most of their visit, and throughout the year there are special events for children, workshops and classes, such as dance sessions for under 5s. Museum of Childhood is easy to get to by tube, but I drove last time I visited, and it was easy to find pay-and-display parking nearby. Look at the congestion charging zone map if you want to drive outside.
Waterstones Piccadilly Whether you’re shopping for new books or simply need a welcoming place to stop in central London, it’s worth taking the family to Waterstones on Piccadilly Road. The children’s books section in this huge bookshop includes several play areas, and it’s easy to keep little ones entertained here. There are crayons and colour-in sheets, books, and pull-along toys – not to mention an impressive selection of children’s books to buy.
Fast-track your child’s healthcare When it comes to making children better, The Portland Hospital has the highest levels of paediatric expertise and the most advanced technology in the UK. Discover how your child can benefit from the country’s leading experts in children’s health today. Story by Stacey Jackson
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ommon sense tells you that, if your child gets ill, the best person to treat them is a leading paediatric consultant experienced in their condition. Our dedicated children’s unit is home to the largest group of private paediatricians in the UK, covering over 50 different clinical specialties. They are among the best in the world at diagnosing and treating both common and complex childhood conditions from birth to age 18. Using the very latest technologies, they treat over 40,000 children each year, ranging from routine check-ups to extremely rare and complex cases. Many of our consultants hold senior posts at leading NHS trust hospitals such as Great Ormond Street and St Mary’s Hospital. They’re supported by a team of experienced children’s health professionals, including specialist children’s nurses and play specialists.
We don’t treat any adult patients in our children’s unit, so your child’s hospital experience will be completely tailored to their needs. We find that this can relieve your child’s anxiety about visiting hospital and help them to make a speedy recovery. When you’re thinking about private healthcare for your child, safety will of course be an important consideration. Do bear in mind that some private hospitals don’t offer any on-site critical care facilities. Our children’s unit is fully equipped with the latest medical technology and facilities. Should the need arise, we have a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Special Care Baby Unit staffed by a dedicated team of critical care experts. You’ll be pleased to know that you won’t need to join a queue for this exceptional service. Our convenient and rapid appointments give your child the care they need at a time that suits your family and your lifestyle, including during the summer holidays so none of the new school term will be missed.
Rapid appointments Don’t wait. For same day and next day appointments, including evenings and Saturdays, call 020 7390 8020.
Why we’re the UK’s number 1 private children’s hospital * The largest group of private paediatricians in the UK * Leading experts in common and complex childhood conditions * Full critical care facilities * No waiting lists * Same day, next day, evening and Saturday appointments * Part of HCA Hospitals, which has invested £500 million over the last ten years in the latest technologies and facilities
You don’t need medical insurance to take advantage of our world-class facilities, and our prices are very competitive. An initial consultation to assess your child’s condition and determine the best course of action only costs approximately £250. To find out more, call us now on
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Bookings are now being taken for the first ever Parent-Child Relationship Spa from the Enchanted House team at The London Art House Islington.
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ike all spas, it’s a wonderful pampering environment but uniquely designed to enhance parent and child bonding and brain development (age range: Babies and children up to nine years of age). The sessions are separated into different ‘zones’ each designed to illicit a different sensation and encourage brain development and intellectual stimulation. Your little one will be able to create music and sounds in the drum zone, play dress up and enjoy a whole host of other activities in the sensory development centre. As if this isn’t enough there is also live theatre, surprise visits from fantasy characters, messy play, small world play, drumming and dressing up zones, snacks and refreshments on tap. (One and a half hour sessions every Wednesday. “Just like the relationships between adult couples” says Dr. Margot Sunderland, “the bond between parent and child requires repeated nourishing and careful attention.” So while the sessions are fun and engaging, the main goal of the Parent-
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Child Relationship Spa is to equip parents and carers with the tools to nourish their relationships with a fabulous take home repertoire of activities for that vital quality time. The Parent-Child Relationship Spa is located in the prestigious Conde Nast award winning venue, The London Art House, designed to inspire creativity and relaxation. When entering the building, both children and adults alike will experience the ‘wow factor’ – the beauty, the colour, the huge murals, the paint effects, the fabulous lights and of course the magic trees! Pre-booking essential at www.enchantedhouse.net/spa Wednesdays, including half terms £16 per parent-child couple. £22 for an additional child (2 children maximum) London Art House 2-18 Britannia Row, Islington, London, N1 8PA Tel: 020 3227 3200 Email: info@enchantedhouse.net
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Fun for little ones in London We pick some of the best places in the capital to take babies and toddlers for sights and sounds to satisfy their senses.
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our kids may still be too small for educational day trips, but that doesn’t mean that your family activities can’t be stimulating. Here are some ideas that provide something to engage even the tiniest minds.
V&A Museum of Childhood
The Museum regularly holds events for under 5s and many school holiday events are suitable for children of all ages. Montessori family packs for children age 5 and under are available to borrow from the Information Desk for one hour. Packs contain playmats, trails, tactile toys and more. Romp And Roll Every Saturday until 20 December 2014, 10.0010.45 and 11.00-11.45. Bust a move in this fun, playful dance session for under 5s and their carers led by Adrenalindance. £3 per child (pay on the day) Ages 2 – 5. www.museumofchildhood.org.uk
ZSL London Zoo Set in leafy Regent’s Park amid heritage-listed buildings and beautiful gardens, ZSL London Zoo is an oasis in the heart of the capital. With over 800 amazing animal species to discover, as well as live shows and fantastic, 7 6 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 4
immersive exhibits including Tiger Territory, this is an unmissable attraction. Visitors can enjoy interactive experiences throughout the zoo; including Penguin Beach - watch our penguins dive, swim, frolic and feed; Gorilla Kingdom - come face to face with the majestic Western Lowland Gorillas; and Rainforest Life - journey high into treetops to meet a variety of amazing rainforest species. You can also enjoy our displays, feeding times and talks at no extra cost! www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo
Science Museum This is one of the best museums to take your toddler to as there are two areas that are specifically toddler focused as well as other parts of the museum that are really fun for toddlers to see. Toddler focused area include the Pattern Pod and The Garden. The Pattern Pod offers a wonderful experience for small children. The exhibit is officially designated as being for 5 – 8 year olds, but there are many interesting, hands-on things for your toddler to investigate. Dress up clothes for children to try on and play around in. There are tiles that children can insert into a special display that projects different patterns on the ceiling, pattern puzzles and a pattern making art programme plus much more.
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The Garden is a real treat to take your children to, its well-hidden in the basement. The first thing you notice when you walk in are small children wearing orange protective aprons playing in the most elaborate water table you have ever seen. Filled with small boats that float down a cascading canal, children are able to work different levers and pumps to direct the water and boats. It is really great fun. Further along is a play area that suggests a building site, with giant blocks you move around a small climbing frame using wheelbarrows, bag and pulley rope, a chute or any other imaginative ways toddlers can derive.There is an area of soft toys with an amazing multi-sensory room and puppets. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
Battersea Park and Children’s Zoo This small, charming zoo in the heart of pretty Battersea Park is family-run with the usual rabbits, goats, sheep and chickens and the more exotic (some endangered) species such as meerkats, monkeys, emus, tortoises, wallabies and talking mynah birds. Feeding sessions take place throughout the day The wonderful outdoor play areas feature a large sand pit, mini trampolines, a tree house, slides, tunnels and, appropriately, monkey bars. The zoo also has indoor play areas, shaded picnic tables, a coffee shop, nappy-changing facilities and a shop for picking up some inevitable souvenirs. Birthday parties can be booked for ages our and over. www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk
Toddler Time at Picturehouse Cinemas Do you remember the magic and excitement of your first trip to the cinema? Toddler Time is especially designed to introduce children to the big screen,
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featuring 30-minute shows for pre-school children and their parents/carers. Admission is just £3 per child, accompanying adults free, when they become members of Toddler Time (free to join) Toddler Time is free for babies under one year old. No adult unaccompanied by a toddler will be admitted. There is also a Kids Club every Saturday for a family-only matinee of a specially chosen children’s film, plus fun activities, at pocket-money prices. From recent blockbusters to classic favourites, family-friendly world cinema and exclusive events, Kids’ Club at Picturehouse is a great way to treat your family to a special outing without breaking the bank. They also run regular national drawing and story-writing competitions with fantastic prizes. For children aged 3-12. Membership is £4 a year, including the first visit free. In London, there are Picturehouse Cinemas located in Notting Hill, Shaftesbury Avenue, Stratford East, Greenwich, Clapham and East Dulwich. www.picturehouses.co.uk
Coram’s Fields Coram’s Fields is a charity with a unique seven acre playground and park for children living in London. The playground has grassed areas for free play and an exciting mix of accessible play equipment for all ages from toddlers to older children. There is also two large sand pits and a paddling pool and a small farm includes goats, chickens, rabbits and birds. No adult can enter Coram’s Fields without a child. Corams’s Fields is close to the British Museum and Great Ormond Street Hospital and is within reach of many more of central London’s attractions. 93 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1DN. www.coramsfields.org
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ondon Mothers Club (LoMoC) is the creation of Kerrie Anne, Sophie and Lisa: an eclectic trio who bring music production and promotion, events, HR and economics to the mix, with the common denominator of insisting on enjoying some of what they enjoyed before having children! And that is what London Mother’s Club is: a luxury destination for savvy mamas to connect and embrace motherhood through fun and informative events. It started in May 2012 when KerrieAnne decided that she wanted to get out and meet mums who had similar interests to her. Being quite creative, and with the intention of starting a craft club, she invited 10 mums to join her for an afternoon of crafts. Things soon took off and before she knew it, she was running 3-4 events per month and hosting her first fashion show with over 150 mums in attendance! They collaborate with amazing brands in London to bring bespoke
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events such as high-end brunches at Aubaine, lunches, secret suppers at Michelin starred restaurants, pamper afternoons with the likes of Whole Foods Fulham, QMS Medicosmetics and celebrity salon Smiths, ask the expert sessions, craft clubs, fashion shows and family days. For the last two years they have supported the Jeans for Genes charity through their mum-models fashion show and their amazing family event: London Mother’s Club does a family affair. Their website and blog keep members up-to-date with what they are doing, things they love, latest trends and people that inspire us. Not only do they connect mamas through their events but are also very active on social media with 7000 twitter followers. London Mother’s Club is a perfect platform for mums and the wider family network to have fun whilst forging new lasting friendships. www.londonmothersclub.com
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Bilingual and beginners. Children learn languages through immersion and play. ★Group classes across London ★Spanish in Nurseries ★After School Clubs ★Private classes at home ★Birthday parties Free weekend workshops at Iberica Canary Wharf while you eat www.ibericalondon.co.uk
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Active Learning can offer incredible nursery and pre-school facilities - indoor and outdoor... including dedicated sports coaches
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t Active Learning, they believe passionately in the need for young children to be healthy and active in a sporting and outdoor environment to the extent that they have made it an important feature of their curriculum. Outdoor play is essential in the development of muscles to enable children to write and become independent as they learn to take calculated risks. They are probably one of the only nurseries in the UK to employ full time, fully dedicated sports coaches in order to offer a full sports curriculum. In addition they are upgrading all of their gardens over a 2 year period to incorporate natural and sporting environments in order to meet all EYFS criteria in the provision of outdoor play and to maximise use of the outdoors. This means that they can teach other lessons outside too, especially in areas such as science and maths and allows great opportunities for extended vocabulary development. And they teach rugby too. Recently ex international Ben Clarke and Rob Henderson came and coached their 3 to 4 year olds from several of the nurseries. New gardens... developing muscles to help with writing and reading-readiness One of the important factors for school readiness is having a strong sense of movement and balance in relation to gravity and space and being able to control one’s body. Movement that uses each side of the body also helps to link up the two sides of the brain by developing the bridge nerves that connect them. This is now understood to be important for a wide range of functions, one of which is visually following lines of text across a page when reading, and so outdoor play stimulates academic learning at the most fundamental levels. For this, children need a huge amount of opportunity for crawling, 8 2 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 4
clambering, climbing, running, using steps and slopes and any other cross lateral activity. Active Learning’s new gardens are designed to allow for precisely this development with the incorporation of clamber rocks, climbing walls, tunnels, stepping stones etc. The development of the shoulder, elbow and wrist are critical for the functioning of the hand when learning to write. Their outdoor vegetable patches and mud kitchens provide excellent opportunities for this development. Risk Taking and Independence In a society which now overprotects children, they are now largely denied the freedom and opportunities to explore, learn, make mistakes, climb, fall and simply play as most of us did. Parents do not realise that this is a fundamental part of their academic learning too. Most boys need to learn a climb a tree before they are able to write. Children need to have the opportunity to take calculated risks within an environment that supports, values and understands the importance of risk taking, to sometimes make a mistake, fall and then learn why. Helping children to ask themselves ‘is this a good idea if I do this?’ means that they become aware of risk without being averse to it. Ultimately, it is important to realise that avoiding all risks may be the greatest risk of all. As adults we need to educate and trust our children to make the right decisions and indeed to trust them to succeed. Nurseries in Fulham, Chiswick, Kingston, Dorking, West Hampstead, Crouch End, Southgate, Finchley Road and North Finchley For more information call 020 3031 4700 www.activelearningchildcare.co.uk
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Alleyn’s School Co-educational, academic excellence is closer than you think. Alleyn’s School, Dulwich: 14 minutes from London Bridge; 12 minutes from Victoria.
A co-educational IAPS Prep and Pre-Prep School for children from 3 to 13 with its own Oak Tree Nursery for children from 2½ to 3½ OPEN MORNINGS Wednesday, 21st January 2015 Thursday, 22nd January 2015 For more information contact Admissions: 020 7435 1916 enquiries@devonshirehouseprepschool.co.uk www.devonshirehouseschool.co.uk
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Over 30 Years of Happiness & Success in Education Congratulations to the Year 2 class of 2013/2014 for receiving offers from schools including: City Of London School For Girls, Colet Court, Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’, Highgate School, Latymer Prep School, Lyndhurst House School North Bridge House, Southbank International, South Hampstead High School and University College School Visit our brand new website and book for a tour of this small happy and successful school 020 7722 7149 info@sjwpre-prep.org.uk www.sjwpre-prep.org.uk
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B ROMLEY HIGH Aiming High SCHOOL Giving Girls a Leading Edge
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t Bromley High School we teach girls to be properly ambitious: to aspire not simply to excel but to innovate and to lead. The education we offer is one of all round opportunity but perhaps the greatest inheritance from Bromley High’s long history has been the tradition of challenging girls to take on significant leadership roles. Fundamental to this philosophy, at the pinnacle of the school, is our Head Girls’ Team, sixth-formers who provide role models of creative, fun and dynamic female leadership which sometimes run counter to the representations of women which girls encounter in modern media. This year, our youngest pupils can look up to Prefects who row or run at National Level, who are applying for Sports Scholarships at Princeton, Politics at Oxford, Languages at Cambridge, who dance at a professional level, who sing and play to an exceptional standard. These impressive young women are at the heart of our school chairing the School Council; captaining sports teams; leading assemblies; organising our charitable, entrepreneurial and environmental initiatives. Enterprising, enthusiastic and outward looking, we believe that it is not just exceptional examination results which give Bromley High girls the leading edge. Angela Drew Headmistress, Bromley High School www.bromleyhigh.gdst.net We also hold Open Events in March and May as well as regular Taster Sessions throughout the year. Please register for these events via our website: www.bromleyhigh.gdst.net or contact our admissions office on admissions@bro.gdst.net or Tel 020 8781 7000 to arrange a visit.
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WIN THE NEW YOUNG BOND NOVEL AT STREAM
ew Young Bond novel Shoot to Kill publishes just two days before STREAM South London Book Festival. On 8 November, author Steve Cole will be appearing at STREAM as part of his Bond Voyage tour, following an earlier interview on BBC London Saturday Breakfast. STREAM is running a creative writing competition, giving secret agent and spy story enthusiasts an opportunity to win a signed copy of the newly published novel. For details visit www.STREAM2014.co.uk. Steve Cole, a lifelong fan of Fleming’s Bond novels, is the author of a number of hugely successful children’s books, including the Astrosaurs series. Shoot to Kill picks up teenage James’ story in the dangerous 1930’s in the aftermath of his expulsion from Eton. Readers can expect all the thrills, action, glamour and tension that are the essential ingredients of a classic Bond adventure. Best-selling author Lauren Child, with her latest novel in the Ruby Redfort series, will also be appearing at STREAM. Feel the Fear follows the adventures of teenage undercover agent, Ruby. And if you would like to try your hand at code cracking, why not join H L Dennis, author of the Secret Breakers series.
Empowering girls to pursue ideals and knowledge unafraid Junior School Open Mornings 2014 Tuesday
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Senior School Open Morning 2014 Thursday
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STREAM is a new event taking place on Saturday 8 November at Streatham & Clapham High School in south London. STREAM is packed with talks, readings, workshops, book signings and competitions. With over 40 authors taking part, there is something for every reader from nursery-school age to young adult. It is open to all and admission is free. From picture books for the youngest of readers to dystopian/ futuristic thrillers for young adults, from ‘agony aunt/uncle’ sessions where authors discuss tackling teen issues to panels of authors writing about WW1, there is something for everyone. There will be authors discussing writing about war and conflict, writers whose novels are set in the fashion world, including Holly Smale, author of Geek Girl, and panels of authors discussing different literary genres. You can even see a knifejuggling author, Julian Sedgwick, whose novels are set in a futuristic circus! For details of authors and events, and to book, visit www.STREAM2014.co.uk.
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Enriching young minds
for a successful future For over 125 years Sydenham High School GDST has been educating girls aged 4 to 18 from across London, Kent and the South East to outstandingly high standards with excellent GCSE and A-Level results. This Summer’s results were no exception as students celebrated exam success, prestigious scholarships and university places.
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level results brought a one hundred per cent pass rate, with three quarters of Sydenham High students achieving A*/B grades and over a third securing A*/A grades. At GCSE, 65 per cent of students gained A*-A grades and 29 per cent achieved specifically A*s, with three girls gaining the magic number of ten A* grades. Ninety-six per cent of passes were A-C. However, Sydenham High’s belief that a 21st century education is about more than examining its students is equally central to its success. The school’s most recent Inspection Report (2012) judged it to be outstanding for providing a first class education that allows pupils to be intellectually fulfilled whilst offering lively, stimulating enrichment beyond the classroom. That enrichment is embedded in school life, right from Junior School, where girls are nurtured through their formative years: encouraging enquiry, fostering a love of learning and establishing the values, disciplines and attitudes that are central to their success as both learners and wellrounded individuals. With small class sizes and individual attention, education at Sydenham High Senior School continues the focus on helping each student to aspire with realism and achieve her personal best. It may be in scuba diving or being part of the hockey team; organising a fundraiser or being in the chess club; producing a school show or leading a Duke of Edinburgh expedition in Morocco. Whatever her individual talent, the school will help her discover and harness it. Headteacher Kathryn Pullen is proud of this transformational approach: “Our girls are articulate, well-informed and open-minded. They are not afraid to accept a challenge and have the courage to try new things and the self-belief to see them through. So as well as being proud of our students’ excellent academic achievements and the fact that they gain places on the courses of their choice, be that Oxbridge, medical school or a Russell Group 8 8 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 4
university, we’re equally proud of our award-winning choir; our musicians; our theatrical productions; our creativity in art and design (recently praised by the head of Conran) and our excellent sport.” The school has a scheme to support and encourage its elite performers, starting with young athletes in Year 9 and above who train and compete at club level, aspiring to be future Olympians. Similar schemes are planned for music and drama, areas in which the school also excels with a number of girls in the National Youth Theatre and National Youth Jazz Orchestra and National Children’s Orchestra. Sydenham High prides itself on enriching young minds in a way that will endure when exam grades are forgotten - something the school’s new sixth formers can readily confirm. For example, on their Induction Day, the 16and 17-year olds were challenged to examine the causes of and potential solutions to political disengagement in a university-style day of lectures and seminars, led by a team from Southampton University. Kathryn Pullen sums up the school’s mission: “We say that what makes us different is the difference we make - to each and every girl. Our aim is to prepare them for what the future holds: by setting high expectations, providing a strong academic framework, instilling confidence and supporting every girl’s emotional development so that she gains our three R’s: resilience, resourcefulness and reliability – attributes that are vital to deal confidently with an ever-changing world.” Open Mornings will take place throughout October and November – see website for details. Sydenham High School 15 & 19 Westwood Hill, London SE26 6BL Telephone 020 8557 7000 Email admissions@syd.gdst.net www.sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net
What makes us different is the difference we make... From scientific exploration to personal discovery, our outstanding education goes way beyond the curriculum Find out more at our open events: Junior Wednesday 8 October 9.30-11am Tuesday 4 November 9.30-11am Senior Wednesday 1 October 9.30-11am Wednesday 5 November 9.30-11am Tuesday 11 November 9.30-11am See our website for bookable Taster Days 020 8557 7004 admissions@syd.gdst.net www.sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net 15 & 19 Westwood Hill, London, SE26 6BL
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Fulham Prep School
Is your child passionate about music, or in tune with a wide curriculum of subjects? Find out how your child can reach their full potential by calling 020 7371 9911 (reception to year 2) or 020 7386 2444 (years 3 to 8) www.fulhamprep.co.uk
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Independent Catholic Preparatory School IAPS member, Girls aged 3-11, Boys 3-7
You are assured a warm welcome at our family-orientated, purpose-built School, close to Primrose Hill and Regent’s Park.
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FAIRLEY HOUSE FAIRLEY HOUSE, DESCRIBED IN THE SUNDAY TIMES AS ‘THE GOLD STANDARD’ IS LONDON’S LEADING DAY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIFIC LEARNING DIFFICULTIES. We offer an education almost unique in that Educational Psychologists, with Speech, Language and Occupational Therapists are integrated into the school curriculum. We enjoy a central London location with excellent facilities. Fairley House addresses the difficulties of children between 5 and 14 with dyslexia and dyspraxia. There is a staff: pupil ratio of 1: 3.5 and the average stay is two to three years after which children return to mainstream schooling with a new ‘can do’ attitude. At Fairley House our intention is to provide your son or daughter with an educational experience which rivals that of any mainstream independent school. Many of our alumni have had excellent grades at GCSE and A-Level and progressed to top universities and now have successful careers in a range of areas.
London’s leading day school for specific learning difficulties t: 020 7976 5456 www.fairleyhouse.org.uk
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Whitgift. One of Britain’s finest independent day and boarding schools for boys aged 10-18
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“Buy To Let Is For Mugs!”
Earn 10% per year return for the next decade owning a dementia care home suite You rarely become wealthy by following the crowd and doing what everyone else does. And it’s clear that tens of thousands of people are entering the Buy To Let market in the belief that residential property is a one-way ticket to long term prosperity.
London Buy-To-Let Yields Are Now Below 3% That view is not born out by the facts. As prices continue to rise due to record low interest rates, net rental yields in London are falling to 3% or less. And that’s before you consider the hassle factor of being a private landlord. The market can go for decades with little or no capital growth, a historical fact ignored by many because they are too young to remember it.
This Commercial Property Yields 10% p.a. for 10 Years The good news is that a better alternative now exists for those savvy investors willing to be different to the madding crowd. Because it’s classed as commercial property, its value is based on its rental yield. There’s a huge social need which means demand massively outstrips supply in every area of the country. I’m talking about dementia care homes.
Helping Address the Dementia Epidemic With 820,000 dementia sufferers in the UK, it’s not surprising David Cameron has held two G8 Summits on the issue in London in recent months. One major local authority admits that only 12% of its care home stock meets the latest standards of the EU and the sector regulator, the Care Quality Commission. Yet our old friends the banks are still refusing to
lend against off-plan care home projects. So developers have had to get creative by enabling private investors like you and I to own individual suites on a 125 year lease. We lease the suite back to them for 10 years on a fixed rental return of 10% per annum, and there are a range of exit strategies during and after the 10 year period.
Savills Have Confirmed The Value & Feasibility Of the Project The dementia facility we can invest in is called Clifton Moor and its located near Wigan in Greater Manchester. It’s a 70 suite care home with every room overlooking the courtyard gardens or open fields. An independent report by Savills has confirmed the value of the home and its feasibility in the market, while KPMG have advised on the tax aspects for private investors. We can own a suite outright for £90,000 and receive £9,000 a year income, or place a deposit of £36,000 and take the remainder as an interest free loan paid back from rental income.
Watch This Video That Explains Why I’ve Invested In This Project I’ve recorded a detailed video to explain the whole concept and why I’ve invested in it myself. You’ll find it at www.CareInvest.co.uk When you understand the full details of this opportunity, I’m sure you’ll see why I believe that, in comparison, Buy-to-let is for mugs! Warm regards
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Graham Rowan, Wealth Coach & Renegade Investor
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othing is too much trouble for the new breed of highpowered property concierges in London. With half of the buyers of £1million + central London properties coming from overseas, having a top flight concierge to instruct you in the traditions and hotspots of the capital, perhaps book you a private helicopter, or simply show you how to switch on the washing machine, is an essential service that any property developer must provide these days. London concierges are a high-powered breed who will ensure a Rolls-Royce is waiting at your disposal, or sort out your family holiday to Mustique One new example is Rhodium, who are part owned by the Monaco royal family and work with developers including Finchatton and Candy & Candy. Their tasks have included organising a private Boeing 747 to take one family to Fiji, flying over 18 tropical fish from the Maldives and arranging for the Gipsy Kings to perform in a private apartment.
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At NEO Bankside on London’s South Bank, where apartments start at £3.35m, concierge staff have been asked to play cricket outside on Christmas Day and rush to the airport with a forgotten passport. For owners renting out their properties, a high-end concierge service will add a 10% rental premium, but you’ll pay for the privilege. Service charges of £9 per square foot are not unusual, according to Marcus Bardbury-Ross from Prime Purchase, with owners of 9,000 sq ft flats at One Hyde Park paying up to £126,000 a year. The concierge’s natural habitat – the lobby – has also had a drastic image change, with double-height oases dotted with original contemporary sculptures and eclectic furniture now favoured. It’s all a case of “nothing is too much trouble” for today’s wealthy buyers.
Parties & Venues Guide We bring you a sparkling guide to planning the ultimate Christmas party!
Celebrate with us and feast on advice and ideas with a guide to some of the most stylish and unique venues in London and the UK.
London has to be one of the most festive cities in the world. Enjoy the magic, take in the sights, the lights and the Christmas spirit.
Make your party a night to remember and celebrate in style
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A guide to the perfect Christmas Celebration We can help you create the perfect evening from a professional event organiser’s perspective, to ensure you deliver a real Christmas cracker of a party. 1. Set the date Christmas is obviously busy when it comes to social events, so diaries fill up very fast. You need to get a date agreed and a venue booked as early as possible. Ask the venue’s events team what is available and what you will need to hire in, such as furniture, entertainment equipment, staff on the night, Christmas decorations and a theme. If an overnight stay will be required, then find out about accommodation at the venue or nearby. 2. Establish a budget The size of your budget will ultimately have a huge impact on the type of Christmas party you organise, determining everything from food, drinks, the entertainment and the choice of venue. 3. What type of Christmas party are you organising? Is your Christmas party for your work colleagues, clients or friends? This has a bearing on how formal or informal you would like your party to be. Location, numbers attending, are partners invited? Do you want a bespoke or packaged Christmas party? A bespoke Christmas party is where you start from scratch, finding a venue and booking, organising and bringing together different suppliers for all the elements involved such as activities, themes and catering. A packaged Christmas party is generally organised by a venue. Often they will present a theme across an entire venue or function room, with the same entertainment and the same menu being served to different companies and parties each night.
catering or hiring in external caterers, if the venue allows this. Choose how you would like the food to be served. Would you prefer a buffet or a sit down threecourse meal with full silver service? Organise a vegetarian option if required and try to accommodate as many other dietary requirements as possible. Food can make or break an event so it’s important that you are confident in your choices. 6. Getting everyone in the party spirit! Choose arrival drinks. Festive favourites include Winter Pimm’s, mulled wine and Christmas cocktails, or you could even come up with a drink related to the theme of your night. Decide on whether you’re going to pre-order drinks or pay for what is consumed on the night. If you are concerned about spiralling costs you could narrow down the choices available or organise drinks vouchers Would you prefer waiter service or for guests to order from the bar? 7. Choosing the music and Entertainment The music is key to your party then make sure it is done properly. Hire a DJ, musician or live band. Coordinate between the venue, DJ and band to ensure you have all the kit required, such as stage, dance floor, and lighting. The entertainment can be one of the most talked about aspects of the whole event. Popular ideas include comedians, casino tables, magicians and caricaturists. You want to make sure you choose reputable suppliers and agree early on exactly what is in involved as you are relying on them to ensure your guests are entertained.
4. A theme for your party The theme is the heartbeat of your event and should be integrated throughout every aspect of the day or night. Some popular ideas include traditional Christmas, 60s, 70s, 80s, set colour or Hollywood film stars. Make a list of anything you would associate with the chosen theme. This should include physical focal points such as the entrance, the bar and table settings as well as the different stages of the party, for example, arrival, reception drinks, dinner, after-dinner dancing and drinking. You also need to account for any other elements of the festivities that can be included in the theme, such as the choice of music.
Adding that touch of extra Christmas sparkle You want your event to be enjoyable and memorable for all the right reasons. Here are some ideas for those little touches to help your event stand out: H ire a photographer. Many people will doubtless be snapping away on their mobile phones but hiring a professional will give you much better quality pictures and visual reminders of the event. P rovide a cloakroom – December is a cold month when large, heavy jackets are used, so take them off your guests’ hands when they arrive. I f security is required then make sure you book friendly staff. Those that will make your guests feel welcome will help make the whole event more pleasurable. M ake sure people can get to and from the venue and collect local taxi numbers so people can plan ahead.
5. The food Food is a key part of any party and can easily be incorporated into the theme you choose. Don’t feel like you have to stick with turkey! Depending on what type of venue you have chosen you will need to decide between using in-house
If investigating these ideas sound like a lot of hassle, you could contact an events company to do all the hard work for you, that way all you will have to do is select the best option. Some charge for their services and others just take a commission from the venue, event planner or the suppliers.
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THE FESTIVE SEASON IN MAYFAIR
Located in the heart of Mayfair, the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square has sparkling festive packages suitable for any corporate and social Christmas celebration for 20 – 550 guests in the Westminster Ballroom or Mayfair Suite. Choose from our Silver, Gold or Platinum package, with optional extras to create the truly bespoke and unique experience you’re looking for from £60 per person. Contact our dedicated Christmas Event Manager for further details on 020 7514 1512.
London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, London W1K 6JP MarriottGrosvenorSquare.com For hotel bookings T: 020 7493 1232 Freephone: 0800 221222
For Luggage Room reservations T: 020 7514 1507 E: info@LuggageRoom.co.uk
2014 Festive Brochure can be downloaded from the hotel website. All rates quoted include VAT.
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Drinking places come and go but The American Bar at the Savoy has been a London institution since it first opened its doors in the late 1800s.
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A large number of these recipes use vermouth, an ingredient now coming back into fashion but unlikely ever to feature so heavily on any bar drinks list as it does here. Absinthe, too, appears in many recipes, such as the Peggy in which it’s mixed with vermouth, gin and Dubonnet. If you are a wine lover, you will particularly enjoy the short wine section, which is mostly about bordeaux, though burgundy, champagne, sherry, port and “hocks and moselles” do also get a mention.
The new edition of the Savoy Cocktail Book published by Little Brown is on sale now at £14.99
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The smart way to dine out in London
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CityHawk is the new app for spontaneous dining in London.
City Hawk is... The first to let restaurants offer dynamic pricing to customers in real time The first to allow restaurants to control offers via a smartphone app The first to give users a curated list of restaurants, that improves over time by learning from their behaviour he first to give away 500 completely free meals T in over 25 London restaurants in one week
CityHawk can be downloaded from the apple store In the same way that taxi services and hotel bookings have been revolutionised by mobile-first solutions, it’s high time that the same improvements are made for restaurant discovery and reservation, most of which were built primarily for web and are now pretty cumbersome. CityHawk diner CityHawk has quickly become the go to tool for our beta testers whenever they’re looking for somewhere to eat, and we’re really excited about opening the app up to everyone. Aaron Ross Co-Founder of CityHawk This is a brand new generation of restaurant booking for both restaurants and consumers, based entirely on the latest mobile technology. One of the most exciting features of CityHawk is that it gives back complete inventory control to restaurants who understandably complain about the existing restaurant booking companies’ excessive charges, inflexibility and insistence on fixed discounts. Now they have a choice. Karen Hanton, investor of CityHawk and founder of TopTable
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Get into the festive spirit at Luton Hoo T
Enjoy a fun-filled party night in the run up to Christmas
here are plenty of opportunities to get into the festive spirit with family, friends and colleagues at Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa. The luxury five-star retreat is hosting a series of special Christmas party nights this December in Luton Hoo’s exclusive waterside venue, Warren Weir.
Celebrate in style If you’re fed up with festive drinks in a crowded front room, around the filing cabinet or a few drinks down at the local then make this year’s family or office Christmas party one to really remember – for all the right reasons. Luton Hoo’s stylish party nights will be held in Warren Weir on Friday 5th, Saturday 6th, Thursday 11th, Friday 12th, Saturday 13th, Sunday 14th, Friday 19th and Saturday 20th December. The evenings get off to a sparkling start with a welcome glass of Champagne, followed by a delicious three-course meal, with a choice of three starters, main courses and desserts. The choice of starters includes roasted parsnip and apple soup, marinated pressing of game and tian of Scottish salmon with prawns. In addition to traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings, there is a fish and vegetarian main course and for dessert there is Christmas pudding with brandy sauce and brandy butter, chocolate and ginger torte and pear poached in port, followed by coffee and mini mince pies. Afterwards guests can dance the night away or just relax and enjoy the party until 1am. Whatever you decide to do, the party nights are the perfect excuse to get all of your friends, family and colleagues together and have a fun and memorable evening. The festive evenings at Warren Weir start from £60 per person, which includes the Champagne reception and meal, and for an additional £12 the price includes half a bottle of wine per person. 1 0 4 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 4
Make a night of it After the party, why not make a night of it and stay over at Luton Hoo? The hotel is offering a special accommodation rate to Christmas party guests of £150 per room, for single or double occupancy. The price includes a full English breakfast the following morning and use of the hotel’s spa and leisure facilities. The party nights are part of Luton Hoo’s extensive programme of Christmas and New Year festivities, which also include festive lunches in the magnificent Wernher Restaurant in the Mansion House from December 3rd to 24th, and a special seasonal lunch and dinner menus in the informal Adam’s Brasserie from December 1st to Christmas Eve. For further information, or book a party night, visit www.lutonhoo.co.uk or call 01582 734437.
Exclusive reader offer Luton Hoo is offering Life Magazine readers two free drinks vouchers per person if they book a party night and quote “life of the party”. Call our dedicated events team on 01582 69 88 89 to book your Party Night T&Cs Offer to be booked by 31st November. £10.00 deposit per person is required at the time of booking with the final balance and menu choice to be settled 6 weeks before the event. Deposit and final balance are non refundable or transferrable. Guests are advised to take insurance against cancellation. Parties under 8 will be on a shared table. Not in conjunction with any other offer.
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Dan Aykroyd launches Crystal Head Vodka
with “Use Your Head” artist collaboration Oscar-nominated comedian, actor, screenwriter, musician and entrepreneur Dan Aykroyd has returned to London to officially launch the new Crystal Head Vodka 3L Jeroboam.
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he pure Canadian vodka superbly presented in an iconic glass skull makes it so much more than your average drink of choice. Since its release in 2008, Crystal Head Vodka has developed a cult-like following and is now stocked across the UK in premium retailers and bars such as Revolution, The Arts Club and Luggage Room. The ultra-premium spirit has been renowned for its additive-free purity (making it the perfect blank canvas for mixologists) while the insanely cool hand-crafted bottle (which was originally designed by fine artist John Alexander who is also co-founder of the brand) has proven to be the perfect blank canvas for fans who have filled and decorated it in many beautiful forms. This passion for the design inspired the “Use your Head” project which put the infamous skull into the hands of the UK’s most groundbreaking artists. Their brief was to customise a 3L Jeroboam of Crystal Head Vodka to create one-of-a-kind collector’s items. East London based Nick Gentry, who rose to fame for his floppy disk portraits, is one of the artists taking part in the collaboration. Much of Nick’s artistic output has been created using obsolete media that has been donated to him. His Crystal Head Vodka sculpture incorporates hundreds of small personal items that have been contributed by people across the globe ranging from jewellery, watches and ornaments to handwritten notes. “The Crystal Head Vodka “Use Your Head” project is an iconic concept and I value the fact that it dares to be completely original. For my artwork, the public are invited to contribute personal artefacts and materials. These everyday objects are ingrained
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with memories and personal experiences, which are unique to each viewer. While these objects physically remain frozen in time, the meanings are constantly changing.” Nick Gentry
Nick’s artwork will be for sale and on display in Selfridges from October onwards. “The “Use Your Head” campaign is the perfect marriage where art meets art. The celebration intertwines when our exquisite vessel flourishes in the hands of highly talented artists. Whether through film, music and now the spirit industry, it is a great pleasure in continuing that creativity through Crystal Head Vodka. I’ve always respected the London art scene and the abundance of emerging artists who show no boundaries.” Dan Aykroyd Dan has also made a contribution to Nick Gentry’s artwork, donating a very personal item; “My maternal grandfather served in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant. Therefore I have included a lead figure depicting an RCMP Constable riding a black stallion.” For those who’d like to get creative making cocktails or making art, Crystal Head Vodka 70cl is available at premium retailers from £49.99. The Crystal Head Vodka 3L Jeroboam is available at Selfridges, all leading spirit merchants and online retailers.
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London’s new private members’ clubs The capital has recognised that their wealthy residents are still spending furiously on the best that money can buy. And that include exclusivity. Private members clubs offer just that and more, for the elite and affluent living or working in London. With another club from the Home House group now expected in central London next year, here’s our roundup of the latest openings you can already seek out.
The Club at Cafe Royal Stars of fashion and music are traditionally too cool to join stuffy members clubs but the Café Royal hotel is trying to change that with The Club on its first floor. Stephen Fry, actress Emilia Fox and models Daisy Lowe and Arizona Muse are already said to be on The Club at Café Royal’s list, with access to its grand entertaining and dining spaces, as well as the hotel’s spa, Domino Dining Room restaurant and Oscar Wilde Bar, open until 3am Thursday to Saturday. There is a £1,200 joining fee and a £1,200 annual membership fee.
68 Regent Street, W1, clubcaferoyal.com
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Soho’s reorientation from strip clubs to members’ clubs took another step forward last month with the opening of the Upstairs Club at London’s oldest French restaurant, L’Escargot. The 280-year-old town house now has six rooms for paying members, including a large, bright, barrel-vaulted room called the Salon Grande Siècle. Its founders — restaurateurs Laurence Isaacson, co-founder of Home House, and Brian Clivaz, the man responsible for the relaunch of Mayfair’s Arts Club — have spent big on art, with Dalí and Matisse on the walls. “Membership is defined by friendship with the owners, and a liberal attitude to the arts and sciences — and life as it should be enjoyed,” it says, and it costs £365, a pound a day. Jonathan Saunders and i-D magazine held their London Fashion Week afterparty at the club.
48 Greek Street, W1, lescargotrestaurant.co.uk
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As if the “tieless classes” who frequent Nick Jones’s Soho House empire are not satisfied with clubs in Chicago, Mayfair, Miami, Berlin, Hollywood, Shoreditch and New York, another is opening on Dean Street in May 2015, a stone’s throw from the original. In a 1732 town house, the club’s furniture and fireplaces will look a little more traditional than the others. It will be linked to membership of the rest of the group (£1,400), and Soho Houseonly members (£800) can use it while their club is being restored next year. Think three bars, open courtyard and basement cinema.
72-74 Dean Street, W1, sohohouselondon.com
APM People who dislike the idea of a members’ club should try out APM (Always Past Midnight) at the top of the Centre Point building — a collaboration between the Zinc restaurant and FOUR Magazine, which aims to revolutionise “London’s early-morning dining and party scene”. For £350-£500 per annum members can stumble in from Soho between 2.30am and 7am on Fridays and Saturdays for dancing and fine dining on the 31st floor. APM AT ZINC
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Ditch the tie, decorate your uniform or go head to toe in pink for those affected by breast cancer. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime – so this October Breast Cancer Care wants everyone across the UK to raise funds by dressing down in pink on a Friday. You can hold your event on any Friday in October. All you need to do is have fun and collect donations for Breast Cancer Care, so the charity can offer vital support to thousands of women facing breast cancer. You could go for a pink dress down Friday, or if you don’t want the fun to stop at 5pm, you can swap stilettos for socks and have a pink girls’ night in, donating what you would have spent on a night out to Breast Cancer Care.
Register now at www.breastcancercare.org.uk/pinkfridays Breast Cancer Care is the only specialist breast cancer support charity working throughout the UK. It was founded in 1973 by Betty Westgate, who was herself diagnosed with breast cancer. In the ensuing forty years, Breast Cancer Care have supported millions of women and their families through their face-to-face, phone and online services. They also provide training, support and networking opportunities to specialist breast cancer nurses, and Breast Cancer Care publications are used by the majority of breast cancer units throughout the UK. They campaign for better support and care and promote the importance of early detection, involving people with breast cancer in all that they do.
Visit www.breastcancercare.org.uk or call our free helpline on 0808 800 6000.
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I THINK I’VE FOUND A LUMP IN MY BREAST...
WHAT DO I DO? It is completely understandable that you might worry about the possibility of breast cancer if you find a lump, but remember; most lumps are not cancer. The most likely cause for a lump depends on your age.
Women from 20s to 30s In women from 20 to 30 a definite lump is most likely to be a fibroadenoma. These are benign lumps that can sometimes be painful or enlarge but they are not cancerous and do not turn cancerous.
Women between 40s and 50s Between 40 and 50 breast cysts becom more common. These are also entirely benign. They are collections of fluid within the breast and although they can also be painful they are not dangerous.
Women aged 30 and onwards From the age of 30 onwards the gland tissue in the breast changes and it becomes more fibrous and nodular. The way the breast feels has been described as like a scaled down packet of frozen peas and occasionally, in just the same way that frozen peas can stick together to form a clump, so breast tissue can “stick together” to form definite nodular areas. These areas are also often tender but, once again, are not a sign of cancer. 1 1 2 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 4
The rate of breast cancer begins to rise after the age of 40 and increases with age. Of course, breast cancer can occur at any age and I have seen cases in women as young as 19 and in their early 20s, but they are very, very rare. The important message is, if you notice a change in your breast please get it checked. Let’s go through what you need to do. The first thing to do is to see your GP and explain what you have noticed. They will examine you and in some cases may suggest a further check at a different time of your menstrual cycle. Some of the nodular areas can change with the cycle and this is actually a reassuring sign. If a discrete nodular area persists or your GP finds a definite lump, or is unsure, they will refer you to a breast clinic for a full assessment by the breast team. The team should consist of several consultants working together, and includes a surgeon a radiologist and a pathologist. The investigation of any breast problem revolves around, what is
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called, the triple assessment. It is like doing a jigsaw puzzle; pieces (of information) are collected and put together until the whole picture (the diagnosis) becomes clear. Indeed, this is often termed “the diagnostic jigsaw”. In some cases only 2 pieces may be needed, in others 4, but 3 (the triple assessment) is most common. Let’s have a look at what the pieces are. The first specialist you meet will often be the breast surgeon. They will ask questions about your symptoms (called taking your “history”). They will also ask about previous medical problems and your family history. They will then examine both breasts. How the breast feels when it is examined is the first part of the jigsaw. If there is a definite area of change then a fine needle aspiration may be carried out. This test uses a normal sized syringe and needle. The needle is placed into the area of the breast and “jiggled” so that a small amount of material is sucked into the syringe. This is sent away to be looked at under the microscope. More commonly now a test known as a core biopsy is done. A core biopsy takes a core of breast tissue about 1.5 cm long and 2 mm in diameter. The core biopsy is carried out by first putting some local anaesthetic into the skin of the breast. Once this has worked (it is quite quick) a small nick is made in the skin to allow the core biopsy needle, attached to the biopsy “gun”, to be placed into the breast. When the “gun” is “fired” (it is painless, but does make a noise rather like a large stapler) the needle takes the sample. This is often repeated a few times. The appearance of the cells that have been removed with a fine needle aspiration, or the result of the core biopsy, is the second part of the jigsaw. The final part of the triple assessment involves taking images of the breast. In ladies under 35 an ultrasound scan is the commonest way of doing this. In ladies over 35 they will have a mammogram as well. Full field digital mammograms are the most sensitive type available at the moment. What an area of the breast looks like on a mammogram or an
ultrasound scan is the third piece of the jigsaw. If the triple assessment produces the same answer at each stage the result is said to be concordant and no further tests may be needed. For example, a lump in a 30 year old lady may feel like a fibroadenoma, look like one on an ultrasound scan and a core biopsy shows pieces of a fibroadenoma. What if the pieces don’t quite fit and the picture (diagnosis) is not initially obvious (the triple assessment is then said to be discordant)? For example, in a 50 year old lady a lump may feel like a benign nodular area but look odd on an ultrasound with a normal mammogram. In this case another piece of the jigsaw may be needed, such as an MRI scan or even, occasionally an operation to remove an area for full examination under the microscope. An important part of the triple assessment that is not commonly mentioned is to watch how things change (or not) with time. It would not be unusual to check things a few months later, repeating some, or all, of the assessment to make sure nothing has changed. A thorough triple assessment may actually be a quadruple assessment! Once again it should be emphasised that in the majority of cases a triple assessment (or a quadruple one) will reveal that cancer is not present. Most symptoms are age related changes or benign lumps. However, it is important that any new change is thoroughly investigated by a specialist to make absolutely sure that all is well.
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he Royal Marsden, the largest and most comprehensive cancer centre in Europe, and Ralph Lauren Corporation are proud to announce a new partnership to fund a stateof-the-art breast cancer research facility. The Ralph Lauren Centre for Breast Cancer Research will be housed in a new facility at The Royal Marsden’s Chelsea hospital.
The Centre’s overall goal will be to identify molecular differences between tumours that allow the optimal treatment of individual breast cancer patients and thereby reduce recurrence and mortality from the disease as well as eliminate unnecessary toxicity. It continues the pioneering work carried out at The Royal Marsden into personalised medicine, translating advances in the molecular profiling of breast cancer into major improvements in personalised breast cancer treatment.
Staffed by a team of world-renowned clinicians and scientists working with the latest in cancer research technology, the centre will be dedicated to advancing breast cancer research with the goal of improving early diagnosis and the development of new treatments for breast cancer.
Cally Palmer, Chief Executive of The Royal Marsden, said, “The support of Ralph Lauren Corporation will be of immense benefit to The Royal Marsden’s pioneering cancer research strategy. It has the potential to change clinical practice and contribute significantly to the international knowledge basis. “Philanthropic support such as this is vital to continuing to allowing The Royal Marsden to go above and beyond, funding world-leading equipment, facilities and projects. “I would like to thank Ralph Lauren Corporation for their generosity and investment in our work, and their commitment to breast cancer research.”
“Fighting breast cancer has been a longstanding goal of mine,” said Mr Ralph Lauren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Ralph Lauren Corporation. “I am so pleased and honoured for our Company to partner with The Royal Marsden, a truly remarkable institution with a global reputation for groundbreaking research and pioneering the very latest in cancer treatments and technologies. It is my great hope that this partnership advances cancer treatment options and outcomes for patients around the world.”
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This partnership continues a long-standing relationship between The Royal Marsden and Ralph Lauren Corporation, after The Royal Marsden has benefited from the Ralph Lauren Corporation’s Pink Pony for many years.
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The brand has launched a 21-piece range dedicated to the cult movie that was out 29th September, displayed in black and red packaging featuring the signature Rocky Horror logo. Executive producer Lou Adler is stoked about the film’s 40th anniversary, noting: “It is hard to believe it has been almost 40 years since we released The Rocky Horror Picture Show, but as we celebrate this milestone anniversary, the film is as outrageously entertaining and relevant as it ever was. It has certainly taken on a life of its
The collection will include lipsticks and lip pencils, obviously, since the signature scarlet smacker from the opening credits and the logo is pretty iconic. The range will also feature a shadow palette, powders, blush, liquid eyeliner, lashes, glitter, and pigment. The camp glitter-tastic line-up is your ticket to HOT Halloween makeup.
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The Dorchester Spa features nine tranquil treatment rooms (all soundproof) including two double suites all with heated treatment beds for extra luxury. Exclusive to The Dorchester Spa is the ‘Spatisserie’, an opulent, but intimate space for a light bite to eat and if desired to also indulgence in a glass of champagne or spa cocktail.
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or over 40 years the Emporium has been a popular destination for those in search of antique and vintage treasures from the 18th Century to the present. But how many locals realise that Hampstead is home to one of London’s last remaining indoor antique markets? Tucked behind one of Hampstead’s most picturesque turnings, just off Heath Street and Perrin’s Court, the Emporium is an intriguing labyrinth of over 20 specialists offering Georgian, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Mid-Century and Contemporary finds. Serious collectors and those searching for gifts or home accessories will be spoilt for choice. Where else could you find such a mind boggling range of antique and handcrafted artefacts from pearls to porcelain, dolls to door handles, paintings to pepper pots or tea sets to tiaras? Long-established shops include silver gift specialist Hammond Leigh – great for weddings, christenings and anniversaries; The Button Lady for unusual buttons and scarves plus Treasure which offers beautiful and original bespoke jewellery, a repair service and gifts. Capricorn is known for its fine small furniture, tea sets and crystal while The Antique Textiles Company is a must for exquisite antique quilts and textiles dating from as early as 1780 up to the 1930s.
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In recent times new dealers have increased the variety of quality items on offer. Jewellery lovers will be enthralled by the selection of fine period and vintage pieces at Minoo (M & A Kaae Jewellery) and Maryam. With MidCentury style currently all the rage, head to The Modernist (1930 – 1970) for vintage George Jensen and other Scandinavian and American silver jewellery designers.
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Browse through a fabulous mix of period and vintage collectables, including antique silver, china, mirrors, porcelain, ceramics, glass and brass plus costume jewellery and accessories at Jean and Natasha Johnson. For a more contemporary look, visit Camilla Del Maestro’s sparkling array of handmade jewellery featuring semiprecious gems for inspiring avant- garde designs. For quality, cotton nightwear seek out Andrea Dreamtime.
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London Reclaimed The charity London Reclaimed has a much greater resonance across a wider spectrum than you might think. On the one hand it takes old, used and discarded London timber and creates new, handsome and functional furniture using traditional cabinet making skills combined with modern technology and machinery, which is why I’m interested to begin with. On the other and more important hand it is giving employment to young people from troubled backgrounds, giving them a purpose in life, a paid job and teaching them a trade skill to put them on the right road for the rest of their lives. These are the furniture craftsmen of the future.
stubborn to work with. Much the same as young people can be, and not every project and person has been an immediate success, but the Biddulphs do not give up and I cannot overstate the extraordinary achievements in producing great and characterful furniture and personalities. In the furniture they incorporate ancient decorative features such as the side of a drinks bar formed of old chapel pews or the legs of a coffee table being old bedposts, in the people they bring out the very best in souls that may well be otherwise lost.
This is the other reason I am interested, for the future of the antiques trade will depend on competent and well-taught restorers.
Obviously this registered charity needs funding with money, timber, materials, machines and commissions but this is not an appeal. I just wanted to put down my own admiration and wholehearted support.
This wildly aspirational idea was started in 2012 by father and two sons of the Biddulph family in a workshop in Peckham. In such a short time they have made huge progress with work completed including a restaurant kitchen and work in hand involving creating pieces for interior designers and private commissions. It has not been easy. Old once-used timber is difficult to reshape and
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Naturally if anyone would like to join me and help in any way, that would be marvellous. Just click on London Reclaimed. mike@londonreclaimed.co.uk londonreclaimed.co.uk.
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Here are the key interior trends for 2014 that you may want to think about incorporating: TREND 1 TURQUOISE The pastels and beiges of previous seasons are being firmly placed to one side as 2014 sees us embracing richer jewel tones. Turquoise is undoubtedly the must-have colour of the year; if you don’t want to commit to a full feature wall in the colour, then consider adding some accessories such as cushions, throws or rugs to bring in the trend. Be sure to choose shades that are rich as opposed to more subtle tones this look is all about opulence. TREND 2 MIXING TEXTURES The fashion world saw an explosion of texture in 2013 as quilted fabrics and leather became big news. In 2014, this trend seeps into the world of interior design. Leather cushions can be mixed with corduroy throws to add interest to your sofa, or add some excitement to the bedroom with blends of fur and satin. The key is to mix your textures to create an eclectic feel. TREND 3 SHEER DRAPES If you have read our blog post on how to make apartments look bigger, then you will know that light is an essential to making the most of your space. Luckily, in 2014 one of the most fashionable things you can do for your dwelling is to open up the space around your window by replacing heavy curtains with light, sheer fabrics. Choose sheer curtains
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or simply pick up some fabric from a local market to drape over your curtain pole for a casual, bohemian look. TREND 4 OPULENT KITCHENS Minimalist kitchens were the height of interior fashion a few years ago, but simplicity takes a back seat in 2014 as glamour arrives on the menu. Don’t get glamour confused with gaudiness, however; this look is all about decorative, Eastern-inspired lighting, sparkling metals such as brass, and richly painted wood. Some quirky accessories such as ornate kettles and teapots add the perfect finishing touches for this trend. TREND 5 VINTAGE PIECES Tying in with the luxury that the other trends encompass, this season your home accessories should all have flair and originality. The best way to do this is by picking up vintage, one-off pieces that nobody else is likely to have A vintage armoire or chaise longue are the ultimate statement pieces, but you can also achieve the look with smaller items such as a vintage clock on the mantelpiece or some vintage movie posters. TREND 6 TRANSPARENT FURNITURE Certainly not a trend for the faint-hearted, in 2014 acrylic furniture is going to become big news in interiors. Fans of minimalism will adore the added space and light that transparent chairs and tables allows for in a room, while fashionistas will love the retro feel that it creates. If you’re not quite brave enough to go for full acrylic, then transparent legs on sofas or tables will create the same effect, though more subtly. TREND 7 HEXAGONS In 2014, things get very edgy. In fact, the more edges the better. Things that were traditionally square in shape – think tiles, tabletops and mirrors – are given a modern twist by appearing in hexagonal form.
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