Mayfair Life Magazine December 2013

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ISSUE 55

DECEMBER 2013

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UK’s master LEGO artist Duncan Titmarsh, credited for building the world’s tallest LEGO Christmas tree and the massive LEGO advent calendar that awed everybody last year, has come up with the world’s largest LEGO snow globe in London this year just before the festive season kicks-off.

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Contents Editors Letter

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Contents 9 Local Life, Arts & Events Give the highest view of London this Christmas Jermyn Street Pure luxury this Christmas Abbey Road Studios announces new merchandise range Harrods transports you to a magical Christmas The world’s largest Lego snow globe at London’s Covent Garden Piazza

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Feature Discover the magic ...of London’s most prestigious department stores!

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The Gordon Ramsay Group Opens London House In Battersea’s Historic Square Shop til you drop!

Welcome to Callender Howorth The Ultimate Luxury Chocolate Gift for Christmas Doctor Who proves timeless as Tardis touches down at Bonhams Make Driving Your Dream Come True The Christmas Forest Competition Win Your Christmas Shopping List Champagne At The Touch Of A Button Unique Christmas Gift Guide 2013 The Griffin Gallery & Saatchi Online Too much time on your hands?

The Christmas gift that will be treasured for generations to come...

Get your skates on... this winter Celebrate New Year’s Eve & 2014 on the River Thames The Connaught Launches Limited Edition Martini Experience Christmas Gift Crackers The Mayfair Antiques & Fine Art Fair returns to the London Marriott Grosvenor Square The deer of Richmond Park Get on Board The Adventure Travel Show 2014 Vespa - rewrites its history with the Vespa 946 Overseas property hotspots Jack & Frank Together Again

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Food & Drink Juju Chelsea - Come To Chelsea And Celebrate Christmas In Style!

New Year’s Eve is almost here!

Cartwright & Butler Gift Hampers & Gift sets The Taste Of A Stylish Christmas Crystal Head Vodka & The Rolling Stones Limited Edition Gift Set A perfect gift this Christmas Christmas with a Spanish Flavour

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Fashion Winter wrapping

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Education Championing tomorrow’s aspiring Olympians

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Defining Your Style Size really does matter!

Health & Beauty Dr Haus Triniti 3 High-Tech Facial Skin Treatments In 1 Session Healthy Balance Q&A Who needs mascara?

Genetic Testing and Breast Cancer Family History The Angelina Jolie Effect Treatment for varcose veins Pretending to hear? Why suffer in Silence...

It’s not what you know, but who you know that counts when cancer strikes...

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House & Garden Simple And Elegant 106 John Bly Antiques - What Ho for a Christmas Wassail 108 Chelsea Fabrics 112 Jimmie Martin 114 Time of your life 116 Zinc HT 118 Chiswick Auctions The Famous Auction On Your Doorstep 122

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GIVE THE HIGHEST VIEW OF LONDON THIS CHRISTMAS Treat loved ones to an experience like no other and enjoy London from spectacular heights at The View from The Shard, the premium visitor attraction at the top of The Shard, Western Europe’s tallest building and London’s newest landmark.

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he View from The Shard provides unparalleled 64km (40 mile), 360-degree views of the capital. Almost twice as high as any other viewing point in London, it is the only place you can see all of London, all at once. As you travel through the attraction, the story of London is brought to life through multimedia displays and state of the art technology, including super-fast lifts which take you on a journey through the capital’s skyline before presenting the entire city at your feet.

From the viewing galleries on Level 69, see 1,000 years of history and some of the most iconic buildings in the world. High-tech, interactive digital ‘Tell:scopes’ enable you to explore the cityscape in every direction, providing information about surrounding landmarks and access to alternative day and night-time views.

From the viewing galleries, you can ascend even higher to Level 72 for a truly remarkable experience, 800ft or 244m above ground. Here, at the highest accessible point of The Shard, you can stand in the open air, overlooking the city, surrounded by the giant shards of glass that form this sculptural building as they disappear into the sky.

Gift certificates can be bought either online at www.theviewfromtheshard.com or in person from the attraction at London Bridge. When bought in person, the gift certificates will be

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presented in a free View from The Shard Christmas-themed gift wallet.

Gift certificates enable the recipient to choose when they would like to visit by booking one of the allocated times slots online using a code.

Until March 2014, The View from The Shard’s opening hours are: Sunday-Wednesday, 10am-7pm; and Thursday-Saturday, 10am10pm. All tickets are dated and timed, so advance booking is strongly recommended.

The View’s entrance is located on Joiner Street, London, SE1. The nearest tube/rail station is London Bridge. Public information email:info@theviewfromtheshard.com Advance tickets and Gift Certificates cost £24.95 for adults and £18.95 for children. Gift certificates can be purchased from the website at www.theviewfromtheshard.com or via the telephone hotline: +44 (0)844 499 7111 (a handling fee applies for telephone bookings only).

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Jermyn Street

Pure luxury this Christmas Jermyn Street, the heart of St James’s, is one of London’s most historic and fashionable districts.

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ermyn Street dates back to 1664 when Charles II authorised Henry Jermyn, the Earl of St Albans, to develop an area close to St James’ Palace. It has flourished ever since and holds a worldwide reputation for high quality British artistry and craftsmanship. The street is home to London’s finest men’s tailors, shirt makers, suppliers of leather goods, food and wine merchants, restaurants, hotels and art galleries.

Historically, Jermyn Street’s shops outfitted the aristocracy at The Court of St James’s with bespoke shirt makers; tailors; boot makers; hatters: everything for the elegant gentleman. That tradition continues today with Jermyn Street known throughout the world for its prestigious shirt makers offering a wide range to suit every age and taste. Now ladies can also find exquisite clothing in many shops and, of course, there are numerous other shops punctuating the street selling jewellery; cigars; fine wine and food, especially cheese; perfume; fine art; objets d’art and tapestries, as well as outfitters, hatters and boot makers: in fact everything one would expect of the street synonymous with British style, luxury and service.

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On Thursday 21st November, Jermyn Street hosted a special shopping evening with GQ Magazine, in celebration of their 25th Anniversary.

Many of Jermyn Street’s famous brands offered customers festive treats, special incentives and added value shopping.

Leading names such as Benson & Clegg, Church’s, Crockett & Jones, DAKS, Emmett, Favourbrook, Floris, Foster & Son, Hackett, Harvie & Hudson, John Lobb, Links of London, New & Lingwood, Paxton & Whitfield, Thomas Pink and Turnbull & Asser kicked off the start of Christmas, welcoming customers with seasonal hospitality.

The stunning Christmas Lights were officially switched on Thursday 5th December, illuminating a street that retains an air of elegance and distinction for which it has been very well known for over 300 years.

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Abbey Road Studios announces new merchandise range

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bbey Road Studios have launched a new merchandise range, starting with fresh T-shirt designs, which are available now at www.abbeyroad.com, priced at £20. The designs are printed onto high-quality American Apparel T-shirts.

Also available online are official Abbey Road Studios Laptop case, Books, Music Trivia Game, wallets, wash bags, Framed Prints, Cd Box Sets and a Shop devoted to The Beatles.

About Abbey Road Studios

The collection features three distinct ranges Abbey Road Studios is the most famous recording studios in the world and a British music icon. The studios have been home to countless landmark recordings and pioneering advances in recording technology. Opened in November 1931, Abbey Road Studios is the oldest purpose built recording studios in the world.

1931 Range - this range features imagery from the studios’ legendary recording equipment, both vintage and modern, which has been used to create classic songs and chart hits by world-famous artists since Abbey Road opened on 12th November 1931.

ID Range - this range includes plain logo tees in a variety of colours and features designs inspired by the world-famous Grade II listed crossing, as seen on the cover of The Beatles’ classic album ‘Abbey Road’.

The legendary studios has a phenomenal 80 year history working with many of the world’s most famous artists including The Beatles, Pink Floyd, The Hollies, Kate Bush, U2, Oasis, Elbow, Florence and the Machine, Lady Gaga and Adele.

Kids - a small range aimed at mini engineers, producers and musicians of the future!

The T-shirt range will soon be available in a selection of high street clothing and music stores, and will include a number of additional, exclusive designs not available online. A selection of further new apparel and accessories will also be available in 2014.

Also one of the world’s premiere locations for movie scoring since the 1980s, films such as Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars, Braveheart and the Lord of The Rings Trilogy, have been recorded there. The list continues with many other major titles, including Shrek, The King’s Speech, Harry Potter, Skyfall and The Hobbit.

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Harrods transports you to a magical Christmas Travel through the festive season in style with the Harrods Express and experience the magic of the Harrods unique Christmas library. From the world-famous windows, to gifts galore, Harrods is the only destination for Christmas shopping.

Harrods unveils the 2013 Christmas windows: The Harrods Express Harrods, the world-renowned store, has unveiled its famous Christmas Windows, revealing this year’s unique, magical and creative theme, The Harrods Express. Visually inspired by the iconic British steam train, each carriage showcases the store’s most sought-after and luxurious fashion, accessories and homewares, set in scenes such as a glamorous piano bar and dinner party. Exquisite designer evening gowns, elegant jewellery, the perfect toys for Christmas and deluxe luggage are complemented by crystal light fittings and exquisite tableware and furniture, bringing the windows to life.

Each window is framed by twinkling hedgerows and the store’s iconic facade feature two dazzling 30-foot Christmas trees, presenting a truly enticing Christmas spectacle. Harrods Store Image Director, Mark Briggs, comments, “Each year we aim to deliver unique Christmas windows which will enthral and inspire our visitors from around the world. The Harrods Express is a captivating concept which enables us to take our customers on a compelling festive journey, where each ‘carriage’ window beautifully showcases the store’s stunning and unrivalled offering of luxury fashion, accessories, homewares and special Christmas gifts.”

story books and be entertained with festive fun, music and dance, as you make your way to meet Father Christmas in the Harrods Grotto.

The Harrods Christmas Library experience is for Harrods Rewards Customers and requires a pre-booked ticket to enter. Visit harrods.com/ grotto for details and bookings.

Christmas Shopping at Harrods The Harrods Christmas World offers customers all of the seasonal sparkle they need, with spectacular decorations, stocking fillers, cards, gift wrap and more. The 2,000 sq ft department features more than 2,000 different products to offer everything you need to create the perfect Christmas, with prices ranging from £2.95 to £3,999, including luxurious Harrods Christmas crackers, festive Christmas trees, candles and wreaths.

It is also home to the 2013 annual Harrods Christmas bear, Sebastian, and even a 6ft Father Christmas. This year the Christmas World presents New York designer Eliot Raffit’s Vintage Glamour collection, offering exquisitely made decorations.

The Harrods Christmas World is now open on the Third Floor.

Continuing the shopping into the New Year, Harrods will launch its world-famous Winter Sale on Boxing Day.

Harrods’ Christmas Grotto Harrods welcomes visitors to its Grotto via a very special Father Christmas Library, located on the Fourth Floor. It’s the only place to read about The Amazing Adventures of Henry the Electrical Harrods Van in his magical 16 DECEMBER2013

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THE WORLD’S LARGEST SNOW GLOBE DAZZLES LONDON’S COVENT GARDEN PIAZZA

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K’s master LEGO artist Duncan Titmarsh, credited for building the world’s tallest LEGO Christmas tree and the massive LEGO advent calendar that awed everybody last year, has come up with the world’s largest LEGO snow globe in London this year just before the festive season kicks-off.

The giant-sized snow globe features LEGO sculptures of 14 iconic London buildings, fitted with LED lights includes Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Big Ben, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Covent Garden Market Building.

The tallest building in the LEGO Snow Globe is The Shard at two metres.

Standing over three metres tall, it took six people 75 days, and 120,000 LEGO bricks to build the Snow Globe and will be on display throughout the Christmas period at Covent Garden. The miniature London skyline is encased inside an inflatable plastic dome spangled with glittering fake snow.

Covent Garden is London’s most magical destination this Christmas. From the shimmering 60ft tree and 15ft topiary reindeer watching over the festivities, to the larger-than-life baubles and thousands of twinkling pea lights adorning the Market Building and side streets, the world famous Piazza will be brimming with festive cheer to mark the holiday season.

A firm family favourite, live reindeer petting will return to the West Piazza every Saturday until 21st December from 12-4pm, providing the chance to hand feed Santa’s helpers for the perfect Christmas photo moment.

Christmas Gift Ideas There are many upmarket stores to choose from at Covent Garden, with an array of luxury Christmas Gifts L uxury Beauty: Dior, Chanel, Aesop, Penhaligon’s and Jo Malone D esigner gifts for her: Opening Ceremony, Lulu Guinness, Links of London, Kurt Geiger, Sandro B espoke gifts for him: Burberry Brit, Oliver Sweeney, Casio D elightful gifts for children: Benjamin Pollocks Toy Shop, Moomins H ealthy gifts: Reebok, Lulu Lemon O ne off gifts: Apple Market For more information, please visit www.coventgardenlondonuk.com

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Discover the magic ...of London’s most prestigious department stores!

Gorgeous gifts, Decorative displays, Eyecatching windows and Santa Grottos HARRODS, KNIGHTSBRIDGE One of London’s ultimate Christmas shopping destinations, The Harrods Christmas World offers customers all of the seasonal sparkle they need, with spectacular decorations, stocking fillers, cards, gift wrap and more. The 2,000 sq ft department features more than 2,000 different products to offer everything you need to create the perfect Christmas, with prices ranging from £2.95 to £3,999, including luxurious Harrods Christmas crackers, festive Christmas trees, candles and wreaths. It is also home to the 2013 annual Harrods Christmas bear, Sebastian, and even a 6ft Father Christmas. This year the Christmas World presents New York designer Eliot Raffit’s Vintage Glamour collection, offering exquisitely made decorations. The Harrods Christmas World is now open on the Third Floor.

Continuing the shopping into the New Year, Harrods will launch its world-famous Winter Sale on Boxing Day. For more information visit www.harrods.com.

Address: 87-135 Brompton Road, SW3 1RT. Telephone: 020 7730 1234

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SELFRIDGE & CO, OXFORD STREET

HARVEY NICHOLS, KNIGHTSBRIDGE

Wreaths and Baubles, Angels, Fairies, Lights and all you need for a joyous Christmas. Their First Floor Christmas Hall replaces the hard work of Christmas with wonder and delight.

It’s the place to anticipate the day with tastings of puddings and mince pies and mulled wine..

Go along to the daily demonstrations by their experts, from everything from decorating the tree to transforming a parcel into a thing of beauty.

Christmas is fun at Fortnum’s, so visit their Classic Christmas Hall. A sense of the drama attends the arrival of each Fortnum’s hamper.

What thrills await within? The breath is held.

The curtain opens. The show begins. It never disappoints. Fortnum and Mason offer you all the ingredients of an unforgettable Christmas.

It’s shopping, but not as you know it. With worldclass dining, art installations and the world’s largest shoe department, Selfridges London offers an extraordinary experience. With the launch of our Christmas Emporium and the One & Only Gift Shop, Selfridges London is the ultimate destination for ticking off your Christmas shopping list. Father Christmas will be taking time out of his busy schedule to visit us. If you spot him and his elves roaming around the store, make sure to say hello. From roller-skating favour fairies to musical buskers and the Giffords Circus, they have got a host of extraordinary acts to keep you entertained during the festive period. Let the experts wrap your gifts with their bespoke gift wrapping service. Choose from a range of sizes and finishes, including luxury gift boxes for the ultimate finishing touch. The Christmas Emporium on 4.

For more information visit www.selfridges.com Address: 400 Oxford Street, W1U 1AT. Telephone: 0800 123 400

Ladies and Gentleman, Harvey Nichols Christmas Hampers are now available. The quintessential collection offers the most discerning festive selection of Harvey Nichols fine food, wine, Champagne, Port & Kitchenware. There are a variety to choose from to suit and meet your lavish tastes ranging from £30 - £2,500. They love what they do.

Every day they get to work with Artisans who live and breathe their chosen craft, whether it be a fruity olive oil or a blackcurrant and liquorice sweet, all for the simple pleasure of sharing their discovery with each and every one of you. This is what makes them smile and has inspired them to bring you their most desirable collection of Christmas hampers to date.

There are a total of eight floors of elegant fashion, luxury beauty and lifestyle collections with the Fifth Floor dedicated to upmarket Food and Restaurants.

For more information visit www.harveynichols.com.

Address: 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ. Phone: 020 7235 5000

For more information visit www.fortnumandmason.com.

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HAMLEYS, REGENTS STREET

JOHN LEWIS, OXFORD STREET

The finest Children’s Toy Store in the World, Hamleys can boast an astonishing array of more than 40,000 toys and games over its seven floors. Window displays capture the imaginations of children young and old. Join in the Christmas magic at Hamleys this December by having Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch or Tea with Father Christmas! Father Christmas’ Elves will welcome guests, making them feel extra special and entertaining them throughout. There will be scrumptious food and Christmas activities to enjoy. Each little guest will have an individual chat with Father Christmas, hearing tales of Lapland and magical stories of Christmas. Then, when it’s time for Father Christmas to leave, his special guests will receive a small gift to take home. Until Saturday 24th December. Come and watch it snow everyday throughout December at Hamleys Regent Street.

This year their Christmas windows have been designed with a twist. As you’d expect, there are plenty of products on display but they’re presented to you in a slightly unusual way. You’ll see reindeer sculpted from Dyson vacuum cleaners, penguins fashioned from kettles, and a turkey made from towels amongst others. The windows are truly creative and sure to capture your imagination. Go and take a look! Every year, their Seasonal buying team sources an array of stunning and sparkling Christmas decorations, that fall into different themes, so you can pick your favourite look to suit your home. Brimming with festive goodies, sweet flavours and savoury tastes, their hampers are ideal to share with friends and family, or really spoil your loved ones with their luxury hamper range.

For more information visit www.hamleys.co.uk.

Address: 188-196 Regent Street W1B 5BT. Telephone: 020 7494 2000

For more information visit www.johnlewis.com.

Address: Oxford Street, London W1A 1EX. Telephone: 020 7629 7711

DEBENHAMS, OXFORD STREET The new iconic store, with 7 new floors, their biggest ever Beauty Hall, and their New Destination Shoe Hall. The store presents FABULOUS FORTNIGHT – Monday 2nd December – Sunday 15th December….

Celebrate the new iconic store with special guests, performances and fashion shows. Coming up on Thursday 12th December, a Gorgeous Lingerie evening with designer Q&A’s, exclusive competitions, expert advice and more! Friday 13th December, Lucky for some! Pick up a gift in their fabulous Christmas Spectacular and Saturday 14th December, a Family Fun Day with children’s characters, entertainers, competitions and more on floor 5. And finally, Sunday 15th December, their Fabulous Fortnight Finale ...all will be revealed!

For more information visit www.debenhams.com.

Address: 334-348 Oxford Street, London, W1C 1JG

FENWICK BOND STREET

PETER JONES, SLOANE SQUARE

LIBERTY, MAYFAIR

Department store Fenwick has launched their ‘Enchanted Christmas’ theme with help from Elena from the English National Ballet, who performs as Clara the Nutcracker Doll in their Bond Street windows, which were decorated as an enchanted forest. For the ultimate festive adornments, discover the dazzling Christmas Shop on the elegant Designer floor at Fenwick. A luxurious emporium of beautiful baubles, garlands, crackers and table decorations in a sumptuous theme of gold, bronze, silver and red, magnificently displayed on 8-foot trees within the elegant new surroundings of exclusive designer fashion on the second floor. Visit Children’s World on the lower ground floor, and junior jungle for all things fashionable and fun. As well as being an exceptional fashion destination, Fenwick Bond Street is also the perfect place to dine in style. For a reviving coffee, light snack or sumptuous meal, the fare is always fresh and flavourful.

Come and meet Santa, on the 3rd floor of the prestigious store in Sloane Square, Chelsea. He’ll be visiting on the following dates:- Saturday 7th December, 1pm - 5.30pm, - Thursday 12th December, 2.30pm - 5.30pm, - Saturday 14th December, 1pm - 5.30pm, - Wednesday 18th December, 2.30pm - 5.30pm, Friday 20th December, 1pm - 4pm, and Monday 23rd December, 2.30pm - 5.30pm. Every Saturday and Sunday in December, 12 noon - 4pm, a Brass band will be playing on the Second floor. They will also be welcoming several school choirs as they bring festive tunes to the shop floor in the run-up to Christmas.

Looking for a unique gift? The Dartington team will be engraving any Dartington product purchased in store on the days of Sunday 8th December: 11am 5pm & Saturday 21st December: 11am - 5pm

This festive season, Liberty has teamed up with The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical for a unique collaboration. The production’s Olivier and Tony award-winning set designer, Rob Howell, has created a spectacular installation which can be found suspended above four floors of the Central Atrium in our Regent Street store. In-keeping with the style and themes of the award-winning musical, the installation features a giant satchel with brightly coloured lettered tiles exploding from within. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to play the fun word search using the Scrabble tile-like letters for the chance to win tickets to see the show! Get ready for a cracking Christmas with their selection of beautiful Christmas decorations in all shapes and sizes to transform every room of the house. Don’t forget to stock up on delicious treats from their collection of traditional Christmas food, too.

For more information visit www.fenwick.com Address: 63 New Bond Street, London W1A 3BS. Telephone: 020 7629 9161

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Address: Sloane Square, London SW1 8EL. Telephone: 020 7730 3434

For more information visit www.liberty.co.uk Address: Great Marlborough Street, London W1B 5AH.Telephone: 020 7734 1234 DECEMBER2013 21

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THE GORDON RAMSAY GROUP OPENS

LONDON HOUSE IN BATTERSEA’S HISTORIC SQUARE

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London House, the latest addition to South West London’s leafy Battersea Square, is set to open its doors in February 2014.

ffering a relaxed and welcoming dining experience, this neighbourhood venue specialises in serving quality modern-European dishes, as well as boasting signature cocktails and London brewed bars from a separate, theatre-style bar.

Irish born Anna Kelly will head up the London House kitchen, bringing a wealth of international experience from some of the finest kitchens in Ireland, France, Spain, London and, most recently, Los Angeles, with Gordon Ramsay mentoring along the way. Her menus will focus on seasonal produce and reflect her absolute passion for local British and artisan ingredients.

The main dining room will use a neutral pallet of soft grey and slate blue, with sophisticated wooden floors and tables teamed with comfortable leather banquettes. The destination drinks lounge will feature sofas and stools made from warm fabrics, with textural accents creating a chic yet cosy ‘sitting room’ and the perfect backdrop to enjoy a cocktail beside the eco-fuel fireplace.

London House will be located at 10 Battersea Square London SW11 3RA. Open Tuesday to Sunday for Dinner; Friday to Sunday for Lunch.

For further details, visit: www.gordonramsay.com/LondonHouse

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ABOUT THE GORDON RAMSAY GROUP The Gordon Ramsay Group comprises the restaurant business of acclaimed chef, restaurateur, TV personality and author Gordon Ramsay. Run by Managing Director Stuart Gillies, it employs more than 700 people in the UK including its support office in Catherine Place, London and 11 restaurants.

The Group has a total of 25 restaurants globally and 7 Michelin stars, with international restaurants from Europe to the US and the Middle East. Originally routed in fine dining, the Group has expanded to include more casual fine dining sites offering a wide variety of guest experiences around the globe, such as the openings of Bread Street Kitchen and Union Street Café in London and Gordon Ramsay BurGR and Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill in Las Vegas. Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea is the Group’s flagship venue, which has held three Michelin-stars for more than 12 years.

For more information, please visit www.gordonramsay.com

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London offers probably the best shopping experience of any city. London is the shopping capital of the world. From the boutiques of Bond Street & Kings Road, to the teeming Oxford Street & Regent Street stores, and a variety of vibrant street markets, there is something to suit even the most discerning of shoppers. With a wealth of designer stores and boutiques, and a treasure trove of high street brands, hotels, restaurants and bars, you will want more than one day to explore and seek out the best in Christmas shopping!

Shop til you drop!

REGENT STREET

Regent Street is home to a number of large outlets and designer stores offering everything from toys and trench coats to fabrics and food. Perhaps the street’s most famous resident is the elegant Liberty store, founded in 1875. Many of the shops along Regent Street (and especially Saville Row, running parallel) are more expensive than most on Oxford Street but more exclusive.

If you have children, the world’s best toy shop should give them something to remember! Hamleys is a London institution, a huge, well-run emporium stacked from fl oor to ceiling with excellent toys. It is a wonderful place to take a child, and great fun for adults as well. Other stores that amaze are Jaeger, Hobbs, Mappin & Webb, Karen Millen, Reiss, Swarovski, TM Lewin, Nike’s flagship store, The Apple Store and the first British Ferrari store a real treat for Ferrari enthusiasts, and so much more. For those looking for that extra special treat, Godiva is one of the most prestigious chocolate brands in the world and if your mouth is watering you can visit one of the many eateries available on Regent Street including the new La bottega del Caff è, Pret A Manger, il Pomodorino, Ping Pong.

BOND STREET For serious fashionistas, Bond Street and its environs is the place to shop, hosting the most prestigious brands available in the world.

Designer boutiques include Breitling, Donna Karan, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Nicole Farhi, Armani, Jimmy Choo and Ralph Lauren.

Quintessentially English style can be found at the Mulberry and Burberry stores. Bond Street also plays host to Sotheby’s and Bonhams auction houses and a number of antique stores have also popped up in the area. If you have a thing for diamonds, you should know that Cartier, Tiffany and Asprey are among the prestigious jewellers on this exclusive, expensive street.

OXFORD STREET Oxford Street lays claim to being London’s busiest street. The opening of Selfridges in 1909 marked the beginning of the street’s dominance as a shopping area. Amongst the chaos and bustle, retail therapists will find an oasis of calm in the area’s unrivalled collection of department stores. Debenhams, Marks & Spencer and John Lewis all have their flagship stores on Oxford Street. There’s an incredible selection of British and international designers available and plenty of great cafes to chill out in if you get a bit tired. Oxford Street also offers some of the best choice in terms of high street fashion, if you can fight your way through the crowds. Among the best shops are inexpensive but stylish favourites Zara, Mango & Monsoon.

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COVENT GARDEN

KNIGHTSBRIDGE

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A visit to Covent Garden is a must, whether you intend to shop, or soak up the atmosphere watching the street entertainers. The focal point of Covent Garden, the market, has dominated the area ever since the Middle Ages. There is also an open-air cobbled area where miming and juggling acts can often be found.

Classical music and opera singing often fills the air - not from the Royal Opera House but from street performers who often stage impromptu concerts in the courtyards below street level. Covent Garden is a mecca for shoppers - high Street outlets include Marks & Spencer, Oasis, French Connection, Next and Monsoon, with menswear at Diesel, Replay, Oakley and Paul Smith. Neal Street, which runs to the north west of the Piazza, has more in the way of urbanwear including as well as trendy trainer shops including Office and Size? as well as the Natural Shoe Store and Terra Plana ‘ethical shoes’. If (perish the thought!) you tire of clothes shopping there are scores of excellent places to stop off for a coffee.

Knightsbridge is one of the most unchanged, attractive areas of Central London, with little in the way of offices nearby but plenty of shops and restaurants to serve the needs of local residents. There are plenty of ways to spend money in this beguiling corner of the capital. Harrods is the most famous of the local stores, a huge tourist attraction employing over 3,000 staff in more than 300 departments. Some much prefer Harvey Nichols, a chicer alternative with three floors of designer wear, a huge beauty department and delectable delicacies on the fifth floor, all at extremely high prices. Knightsbridge is everything you would suspect of London’s poshest neighbourhood.

Designer boutiques, five star hotels and expensive restaurants compete for space, however unbelievably it is possible to find the odd cosy pub randomly tucked away from the main thoroughfares. It is also a great place to people watch, from the wannabe IT girls to the hapless rich men trying to entice them.

The name Carnaby Street is synonymous with 1960s Swinging London’ - a phrase coined by Time magazine. Nowadays, the area has gone through something of a revival and is once again boasting cutting edge designer talents and trendy stores. With over 140 shops, bars and restaurants to choose from in the area, it’s definitely worth a visit. Shoppers will find rich pickings at urban streetwear shops like Replay, Diesel, Howies, American Apparel and Puma.

There are also a number of streets in the immediate area around Carnaby Street - notably Newburgh Street which runs parallel, Foubert’s Place, and Kingly Court which has three floors of one-off ‘concept’ shops, cafes and restaurants set around an open courtyard. Carnaby Street is a fantastic place to buy sports, urban footwear, but there’s also a number of fine cosmetics shops - seek out the Cowshed and MAC Cosmetics - as well as a few boutiques selling vintage mod clothing. Altogether very stylish.

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WESTFIELD LONDON

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The area was made famous by a lively local scene during the ‘Swinging 60s’ and punk fuelled seventies.

The doyenne of punk fashion, Vivienne Westwood, still runs her first ever store at the so-called ‘World’s End’ end of The King’s Road. Although the area has none of the character of that time, it is still full of famous faces and is one of the best and most varied places to shop and eat in London. For fashion, King’s Road offers elegant boutiques as well as high street regulars such as Jigsaw, French Connection and Gap. You can purchase anything from antiques at The Furniture & Art Building, to a £40,000 bed from Marshall & Stewart at Simon Horn Beds, also taking in upmarket stores quirkily named R.Soles, Sweaty Betty and After Noah.

At the Sloane Square end, crowned by Peter Jones, there is the pedestrianised Duke of York Square - full of prestigious brands, modern shops and cafes, including Mary Quant, Zara, Jigsaw,Whistles, Franchetti Bond and Yves Delorme, and headed up with the prestigious Saatchi Gallery. Nearby, Sloane Street offers pure luxury with boutiques such as Dior, Boodles, Bulgari, Cartier, Gucci and Louis Vuitton - are all within easy walking distance of each other - even in heels!

With a distinctive mix of designer and high street label, Westfield London offers the ultimate shopping experience, With over 265 shops from over 15 countrie, the Village is a must-shop for all luxury lovers, featuring premium brands from the world’s leading fashion houses, hot designers and chic boutiques including Burberry, Dior, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Prada, Versace, Tiffany & Co and Omega. Travelling by car is simple. With easy access from the West Cross route and 4,500 parking spaces housed neatly for you, right underneath the shops. This Christmas, Westfield boasts its ice rink so you can literally skate and shop!

With over 300 stores offering fashion, food, homewares, health and beauty and much more, you’re sure to find just what you’re looking for. With a state of the art cinema, a luxury bowling alley, exciting food options and a range of entertainment, Westfield Stratford City is much more than just a shopping centre. You can now glide over the ice and take in views of the Olympic Park... Westfield Stratford City is celebrating Christmas again with an amazing outdoor ice rink in Chestnut Plaza! The ice rink will be open morning, evening and night.

Bring the family and enjoy with a day of Christmas shopping, a skate and a visit to Santa!

CANARY WHARF Canary Wharf is a thriving space and vibrant business district with a wide range of shops, restaurants, pubs and wine bars, as well as healthcare and leisure facilities and an extensive arts and events programme. Their vast range of high-profile retailers secures them as one of the most popular shopping destinations in London eg Aspinal of London, Austin Reed, Bang & Olufsen, Browns London, Dune, Hackett, Karen Millen, Links of London and TM Lewin.

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WELCOME TO CALLENDER HOWORTH WE WANT TO TELL YOU ABOUT WHAT’S NEW AND EXCITING IN THE WORLD OF INTERIORS. LOTS GOING ON – SO WE HOPE YOU ENJOY! NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN LONDON Check out the hottest new properties in the capital – from waterside apartments in Angel with use of a spa, private cinema and garden terrace; new flats literally on top of Aldgate East station at One Commercial Street and a whopping 698 new flats in investment-hotspot Ealing that will benefit from five planned Crossrail stations…

CALLENDER HOWORTH FAVOURITE FINDS… From upcycled vintage ceramics and stunning ceramic tiles based on nature, to knock-you-out chandeliers and rock-n-roll inspired furniture designs, we’ve got plenty of design eye candy for you to feast on. Take a trip over to our Facebook page to see which fabulous products we’ve been raving about this month…

PROJECT FOCUS The winter is really setting in now, which can mean only one thing – it’s nearly ski season! Check out our Swiss project Chalet Solais, for ideas to steal on designing the perfect ski retreat. Our top tips? Plenty of dramatic lighting and luxurious furs. Also easily replicated in the UK if you do not have a ski chalet!

CULTURAL STIMULATION Some dates for those diaries! Here are our top design events coming up that are going to be truly inspiring.

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Zaha Hadid Design gallery ‘City of Towers’ exhibition, from October 2013 An installation exploring new concepts for designing and constructing high-rise buildings. zaha-hadid-design.com/gallery#visit In Conversation: Gaetano Pesce and Tony Chambers, 27 November 2013 Wallpaper* Editor-in-Chief Tony Chambers talks to legendary Italian architect and designer Gaetano Pesce. www.barbican.org.uk/artgallery/event-detail.asp?ID=15382 AT THE STUDIO… This week at the studio we’ve been working and playing hard. We have three new projects on board including a personal favourite of a stunning conversion/extension of an Elizabethan cottage in the depths of West Sussex and a villa in Paros. Playing lots too – we enjoyed a long team lunch at Sushi Samba.

PS don’t forget you can now find us on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter for daily updates and inspiration…

For more information about Callender Howorth, Morelands, 5-23 Old Street, London EC1V9HL call +44 (0)20 7336 8560 or visit the website at callenderhoworth.com

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The Ultimate Luxury Chocolate Gift for Christmas The Chocolate was born with a vision for the perfect synergy. A fusion of British Artisan and Italian Passion.

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hey use award winning chocolate – Toscano Black, Amedei, Armand de Brignac champagne(Ace of Spades) voted No.1 Champagne in the world and create bespoke, handmade, champagne truffles. They have them enrobed, by hand, in edible pure 24 carat gold flakes and present them in contemporary, chic, Swarovski adorned boxes. “Thus providing the most luxurious chocolate experience in the World”.

What is it ?

In its simplest form we are talking about an amazing ‘experience’. Handmade truffles using an award winning, Italian chocolate, filled with champagne, flaked with edible, pure 24-carat gold all enclosed within bespoke handcrafted boxes encrusted with Swarovski Crystals inside and out.

As all Swarovski are applied by hand no two boxes will ever be the same. The chocolate itself is 63% Toscano Black sourced from a tiny artisan chocolate maker based just outside historic Pisa. The cocoa beans are refined using a traditional granite stone mill and the result has been judged by the Academy of Chocolate as officially the best in the world. What experts call the ganache - basically the mixture of cocoa, cream and a variety of other ingredients to form what consumers think of as, well, the chocolate – that forms ‘the Chocolate’ is a closely guarded secret but the Chocolate are happy to confirm that there are several glasses of champagne added to the normal recipe. “As we make everything freshly to order we can, of course, produce ‘the Chocolate’ without alcohol if required.”

You Eat the Gold?

It’s the world’s most expensive foodstuff and has been eaten for millennia.

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Although the Ancient Egyptians believed it gave them immortality no such claims are made for ‘the Chocolate.’ (yet).

However other authorities do claim that gold has many attributes when eaten, including generating a higher IQ, managing rheumatoid arthritis, developing mystic power and contributing to a long and healthy life.

More seriously it is authorised for use in food products in both Europe and the USA. High quality chocolate also has its enthusiasts. They claim that chocolate with over 60% cocoa content (‘the Chocolate’ has 63%) reduces blood pressure, decreases the chance of both diabetes and heart attack, improves the memory and even eases a persistent cough amongst a plethora of other attributes. Be that as it may the fact remains that ‘the Chocolate’ has a fantastic taste that will exceed the expectations of the wildest choccie enthusiast. And the memory of the experience will last and last.

The Products Available online at www.the-chocolate.com and exclusively at Harrods, the large Boxes contain 15 chocolates with a minimum weight of 200 grammes. Large boxes start from £70 including postage and packing.

Delivery of this unique hand-made product is within five days or can be expressed for specific delivery date.

Available online and exclusively at Harrods For more information on the Chocolate visit www.the-chocolate.com

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A Destroyed Dalek

£4,500-£5,000

An original Tardis prop

£2,000-£3,000

Silver Nemesis

£1,000-£1,500

A Taran Wood Beast costume £1,500-£2,000

Doctor Who proves timeless as Tardis touches down at Bonhams

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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the classic series, Doctor Who, Bonhams Knightsbridge will include pieces from each decade of the show’s history at its forthcoming Entertainment Memorabilia sale on 18th December.

eroes and villains from the long running series will be represented including a Dalek, a Cyberman suit and the Yeti amongst others, as well as props used by The Doctor. Scripts, drawings and costumes will also be offered, including a number of lead character costumes from the BBC archive used on spin-off series Torchwood.

Stephanie Connell Head of Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia Department said, “We are delighted to be offering such a range of pieces from the 50 year history of the series, many of which are previously unseen. The sale recognises our relationship with the Doctor Who series and the fans of the show.”

Other highlights include a selection of items from the recently rediscovered Patrick Troughton era episode, The Web of Fear.

A set of five Rehearsal Scripts for Doctor Who and the Web of Fear from the collection of episode writer Henry Lincoln, each signed by the author, are offered with an estimate of £2,500-£3,500.

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five scripts to be sold on 18th December include the script for the still missing episode three of the series.

As well as the personal script archive of writer Henry Lincoln, the sale will include memorabilia relating to episodes written by him, including The Abominable Snowmen and The Web of Fear.

Two extremely rare original Yeti homing device props from the 1968 serial The Web of Fear are offered for sale. Each figure stands 11.5cm high and carries an estimate of £2,000-£3,000. The Yeti were created by scriptwriter Henry Lincon and first featured in The Abominable Snowmen. After Lincoln’s departure as writer for the programme, the Yeti were never to appear again.

Props and monsters from Tom Baker era will also be offered such as a 1978 Taran Wood Beast monster costume from, Doctor Who: The Androids of Tara (estimates £1,500£2,000). The enormous body suit of synthetic fur is complete with clawed hands, scaled face and protruding eyes and teeth, set on a head measuring half a meter in diameter.

A Cyberman costume from 1988 episode Doctor Who: Silver Nemesis consisting of silver painted body suit, moulded chest pieces, laser gun and gloves is estimated at £1,000£1,500. The Cybermen were the most persistent of The Doctor’s enemies. They originated from Earth’s twin planet but had extended their lives with artificial implants and become coldly logical, emotionless beings.

Also appearing in the sale is the original dove pan magic trick prop from The Talons of Weng-Chiang, 1977 staring Tom Baker as Doctor Who. The prop is from the estate of Larry Barnes, magic advisor for Doctor Who. It is estimated to sell for £700-£900.

Bonhams is the only auction house to hold dedicated auctions for the timeless BBC series and offer items from a range of sources.

One of the sale highlights is a Destroyed Dalek, believed to have appeared in Remembrance of the Daleks, which is offered for sale with estimates of £4,500 - £5,000. An iconic part of British popular culture, the Dalek appears in the Oxford English dictionary, has featured on postage stamps and was voted the all-time greatest monster by leading science fiction magazines. Made from wood, fibreglass, metal, plastic and foam, the Dalek prop stands at over 1 metre in height. This model is believed to be the very one blown up in the episode and later to appear in the office of villain, Mr. Rattcliffe.

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Bonhams, 101 New Bond Street, London W1S 1SR For a full listing please visit www.bonhams.com.

premierevelocity.com or call 0844 335 6937

Choose wisely.

At Première Velocity, we offer an unrivalled fleet of 4x4, prestige, sports and supercars to hire. We pride ourselves not just on the quality of our fleet but also on the quality of our staff and customer service.

When it comes to choosing you can be certain of absolute transparency and peace of mind ensuring you have a flawless rental experience.

We are offering readers an exclusive 10% discount on their next hire. Just enter the code LIFE10. Terms & conditions apply. Offer valid until February 28th 2014.

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MAKE DRIVING YOUR DREAM COME TRUE Since 2008 Première Velocity have been at the forefront of Prestige and Supercar rental.

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atering for the UK market, the amazing fleet has continued to grow and improve. Première Velocity specialise in providing the latest models from the worlds best marques: Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, McLaren, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Porsche, Aston Martin. They also pride themselves by offering the pinnacle models from Range Rover, Audi, BMW, Jaguar & Mercedes for hire.

Première Velocity believe that the cost of ownership on most high end vehicles is not a viable option for most. One of the key concerns is depreciation, and this factor is most prevalent on Supercars. As an example, a Lamborghini with a RRP of £185,000.00, on average will depreciate circa £50,000.00 in the initial year. Add to that figure a set of tyres, insurance cost, brake wear, annual service and before long a years ownership costs well over £60,000.00, and that doesn’t account for any other maintenance costs or in fact the effort of ownership.

Then there is the question, how often will you actually use the vehicle?

Hiring a similar Lamborghini from Première Velocity for a 3 day weekend costs on average £2,322.00 and once you have finished you can hand the keys back and forget about the vehicle. Just think for a second? You could

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use that same Lamborghini for 10 weekends (30 days) of your choice and you would still be over £36,000.00 better off than if you purchased it.

The same applies to other vehicles they offer such as the all new Range Rover Vogue. Based on a years ownership, we estimate a total cost of over £38,000 (depreciation, tax, annual service, insurance). You can hire the same vehicle for 7 days at a cost of £2,478.00 and again, not have any ownership issues. Instead just collect the car when needed for that special occasion, or maybe to collect family from the airport or even for a trip to Europe. No matter what the reason is, hiring a car from Première Velocity not only means you are making a smart financial decision but it also guarantees the latest greatest vehicles are only a call away.

Door to door delivery can be arranged to anywhere within the EU (subject to fees). All of their rates are available online at www.premierevelocity.com And they offer corporate supercar event days, corporate hire as well as short term leasing.

Why not take a look for yourself online at premierevelocity.com or call today on 0844 335 6937 and drive the car of your dreams.

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The Christmas Forest This year, make your Christmas tree count more than usual

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he Christmas Forest has been selling Christmas trees in London since 1998, and is London’s largest independent Christmas treetailer, operating from eight sites in London over Christmas. Their trees come in many different varieties and are all premium grade, meaning they last beautifully throughout the Christmas season.

They offer a wide range of varieties including the ever popular Nordmann non-drop fir with its soft luxuriant foliage, the heady aromatic Fraser fir, the classic traditional spruce as well as re-plantable living trees. All the trees are open and clearly displayed so you can find the shape of tree to suit your room.

The Christmas Forest brings the magic of visiting a country farm to the city and once you’ve chosen the right tree you can add a few more homely festive touches by shopping for wreaths, holly, mistletoe and beautiful wreaths for your door.You can also now buy online and have the tree delivered to your door (London only) and installation.

Since 2006, for every tree bought, The Christmas Forest has donated a tree to be planted in Africa through Tree Aid. So far, they have planted 105,000 trees to date. Trees provide a long-term, practical solution to poverty and environmental destruction.

The support Tree Aid has received from

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the Christmas Forest over the last seven years has been a lifeline for African families using trees to battle poverty and climate change.

Trees mean life for many rural African families.

Living with the effects of extreme poverty made worse by climate change, villagers are learning how to raise and care for trees thanks to these campaigns. Trees are not only good for the environment but also essential for the people.

Trees often survive when other crops fail so families can rely on a sustainable, nutritious variety of foods including fruit, nuts and even leaves and flowers. Trees give shade and shelter, food for animals, natural medicines, tools and fuel. www.treeaid.org.uk Every tree planted through the Christmas Forest partnership is a gift for an African family this Christmas, and for generations to come.

Christmas Forest shops are based in Clapham, Richmond, Dulwich, Stoke Newington, Islington, Kensal Green, Ealing and Putney. Open all December 8am-10pm. Monday to Sunday.

Telephone now on 01865 427 067 Prices start at £18. www.christmasforest.co.uk

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Vodafone Smart III (White) £95 - Pay as you go, or free on £13 per month 24 month price plans www.vodafone.co.uk

from £60 MICRO SCOOTERS www.micro-scooters.co.uk

Garmin VIRB Elite

£349.99 www.garmin.co.uk

Merry Christmas Black Print Cushion £10 - CARGO www.cargohomeshop.com

Lexicon with Mini Pocket Pen 2014 Diary £18.49 - LETTS www.letts.co.uk

Win Your Christmas Shopping List From Vodafone and Prestat chocolates to Cargo homewares and Filofax we have something for everyone this Christmas. So whether you’re shopping for him, for her, for kids or for foodies, you’ll be sure to have the right gift if you win this competition.

The Christmas Box £24 - PRESTAT www.prestat.co.uk

Baby Bag by Jeremy Scott £95 - CYBEX www.cybex-online.com (and available at Selfridges)

For a chance to win the complete Christmas shopping list, simply answer the following question and send your answer to competiton@fishmediagroup.co.uk The Original A5 (Brown) £80 - FILOFAX www.filofax.co.uk

Where does Father Christmas live? a) North London b) North Pole c) Norwood

Lipstick (Aubergine) £15 - GLO MINERALS www.glo-minerals.com

Hat + Scarf Set

(Grey/Multicoloured) £17 - VERTBAUDET www.vertbaudet.co.uk

EX1 Blusher

£7.99 - EX1 COSMETICS www.lookfantastic.com

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New Vodafone Sure Signal

£100 - VODAFONE www.vodafone.co.uk

Red Silk Knot Cufflinks

£5 – EMMETT www.emmettlondon.com

Kitchen Play Set

(Pink/Gingham) £35 VERTBAUDET www.vertbaudet.co.uk

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CHAMPAGNE AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON The World’s first Moët & Chandon Mini bottle vending machine at the iconic Selfridges, Oxford Street.

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rapped in glistening gold and coated in Swarovski crystals, this is not your ordinary vending machine.

Holding 350 200ml bottles of Moët & Chandon, it makes an elegant stocking filler this Christmas.

Gone are the days of picking and dropping a soda can into the bucket, press the red Moët seal and watch a gold arm carefully select your bottle from its seat, and deliver it into a glowing cylindrical window to reveal your own, adorable mini Moët.

These gorgeous crystallised bottles are perfect, decadent stocking fillers, and are available in the services hub on the fourth floor for £17.99, exclusively in the luxury store Selfridges.

The vending machine is so flash that it doesn’t accept coins. Instead shoppers have to pre-pay for the champagne at a special counter in the heart of the Oxford Street store’s ‘Christmas Emporium’.

Buyers will need to bring their own glasses if they want to enjoy their tasty purchase on the go. Champagne at the press of a button!

Dawn Davies, wine and spirits buyer at Selfridges, said: ‘Working with Moët & Chandon to unveil the world’s first champagne vending machine has been an exciting collaboration for Selfridges. ‘The timing couldn’t be more perfect - they make a lovely little stocking filler. ‘The installation forms part of our bespoke, personalised gifting taking place throughout the store. ‘This year, Selfridges have taken Christmas to a 38 DECEMBER2013

whole new level, transforming the entire fourth floor into a one-stop destination for gifting. ‘The inclusion of the world’s first Moët vending machine makes a decadent addition to our Christmas Emporium.’

The Moët and Chandon dispenser is the first champagne vending machine in the world, and the latest in a line of luxury vending machines to be unveiled. Westfield Shopping Centre in London has a machine that dispenses gold bars while its LA malls are stocked with dispensers selling caviar, truffles and snails.

So for a stylish stocking filler, head to Selfridges Oxford Street, for champagne at the press of a button!

Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, London, W1A 1AB www.selfridges.com About Selfridges Founded by American entrepreneur Harry Gordon Selfridge in 1909, it was and is still widely regarded as the first and best example of a modern department store. Selfridges has become a unique UK destination for fashion, luxury and retail theatre known for its world-class yet egalitarian customer approach.

In June 2010 Selfridges was named Best Department Store in the World by the IGDS (Intercontinental Group of Department Stores). The title, which Selfridges held until June 2012, is the industry’s highest accolade.

Selfridges won the title again in June 2012, for an unprecedented two times consecutively. The title applies until June 2014.

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Christmas Gift Guide 2013

When it comes to buying something special for a loved one, we are forever racking our brains as to what would make a really unique gift. We consider their tastes, hobbies and interests – some of which can be difficult to cater for…so with this in mind, here are some gifts ideas with a twist!

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SENTI There’s no other brand quite like Dr Vranjes room fragrance diffusers, for the largest selection in the UK visit Senti. Share their enthusiasm for niche collections of luxurious room fragrances, scented candles, perfumes, and bath and body products. Let them guide and advise you on finding the perfect fragrant gifts for your friends, family or for treating yourself. Now also stocking cashmere jewellery, alpaca scarves and other luxury accessories.

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PERIGON BOARD GAME Perigon is the new strategy game that is shaping up to be a big hit this Christmas. Perigon received a huge reception when it launched in 2011 and is rapidly establishing itself as a classic abstract strategy board game. It was the best-selling Christmas game at Fortnum & Mason.

Perigon is a two-player strategy board game, which combines the complexity of Chess with the accessibility of Backgammon. The word ‘Perigon’ means a 360 degree angle. Set up the game’s unique board and you’ll see why it was chosen, as you quickly get drawn into an enthralling world of angles and edges requiring all-round foresight and tactical imagination.

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For those interested in the world of shooting what better gift than membership to the most exclusive shooting members club in London – The London Shooting Club. The London Shooting Club is an exclusive members club and concierge service that specialises in providing access to the finest shooting experiences in the UK and internationally. Based at the prestigious West London Shooting School but using various prestigious shooting grounds around London, The London Shooting Club offers unrivalled access and expertise to those interested in shooting, from beginners wishing to take up the sport, to the advanced.

Working with leading experts and top shoots to arrange group trips, tailored experiences and instruction in all disciplines of shooting, whether it be a shooting clinic, a training session, private trips to venues of special interest or a talk from leaders in the field of shooting.

The London Shooting Club Membership: £335 annually for competent and advanced, £195 for beginners. www.londonshootingclub.com

F E AT U R E THE REALLY WILD CLOTHING COMPANY Created in 2002, Really Wild was created from designer and founder Natalie Lake’s desire to create stylish shooting clothes for women. A keen shot herself, Natalie founded the Really Wild Girls Club at the Royal Berkshire Shooting School to encourage women to shoot from an early age. It soon became apparent that shooting clothing available for women at the time was far from stylish or flattering, being based on the male cut garments.

With a background in design, Natalie set up the Really Wild Clothing Company to create stylish and tailored clothing for the lady gun. Ten years on, Really Wild has grown to encompass men’s and ladies’ clothing for all outdoor country pursuits as well as creating styles that work well in either the field or the town. www.reallywildclothing.co.uk THE MINDFUL MASSAGE This Christmas give the Gift of a calm Mind and Body. Why not give someone you care about a course of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Coaching or Massage? In each session, they will learn how to calm their mind and body to be more emotionally stable, to observe instead of react, to enjoy each breath, to think more clearly and creatively, to be more able to respond to life’s changes and crisis calmly and effectively. Lastly to learn an invaluable life skill to train their mind and body for happiness, wellbeing, awareness, compassion, accepting, healthy eating and thinking habits. The package includes: USB stick with numerous guided meditations, Two mindfulness books tailored to individual needs, 6 sessions of Mindfulness Massage or Coaching,

MARKET MELTDOWN BOARD GAME This Christmas, why not give Monopoly a break and try an exciting alternative. Market Meltdown is the brand new board game that launched in the UK on limited release last Christmas and became a huge smash hit. Based on this success, this cuttingedge yet accessible financial trading game that The Week called “the hit board game of the season” has launched at Waterstones (nationwide) and Hamleys.

In Market Meltdown, instead of merely being a victim of a financial crisis, you could be one of the ruthless traders who could make billions of pounds from it! A game only for those with nerves of steel – are you slick and cool enough to resist the widespread panic and make a fortune? Players take on the role of traders betting hundreds of millions on behalf of the bank. Just like in the real stock market, you can win and lose big gambling with your customers’ savings.

The last player to remain afloat is the winner!

RRP: £29.99, Players: 2-4, Ages: 12+ www.clarendongames.com

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Call 0207 439 7332 or visit www.mindfulmind.co.uk

THE RIDING CLUB The Riding Club London – the perfect Christmas gift for any equestrian lover whether you’re at an advanced level or wishing to start riding. The Riding Club London is an exclusive members club and concierge service that specialises in providing access to the finest horses, venues and instruction in London, the UK and internationally. www.ridinglondon.com DECEMBER2013 41

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THE GRIFFIN GALLERY

& SAATCHI ONLINE The Griffin Gallery continues to provide a platform for contemporary artists with its latest exhibition showcasing the finalists of a Saatchi Online Showdown. Nick Evans visited the exhibition, ‘Painted Faces Showdown’ and spoke to Rebecca Pelly-Fry, Director of the Griffin Gallery, the first gallery to host a full showdown shortlist.

PAINTED FACES SHOWDOWN Painted Faces Showdown, which runs at the Griffin Gallery until 20th December, highlights the best in emerging contemporary portraiture.

This is the first Saatchi Showdown to be exhibited in partnership with Winsor & Newton, who have been making the finest art materials since the company was founded in 1832.

Showdown is a competition hosted by Saatchi Online for artists all over the world to showcase their work to a judging panel of internationally acclaimed artists and curators. The public is then given the chance to purchase the works.

Whilst all sales of the Painted Faces Showdown will go through Saatchi Online, buyers can register their interest at the Griffin Gallery during the exhibition.

Rebecca Wilson, Director of the Saatchi Gallery and Chief Curator of Saatchi Online and Rebecca Pelly-Fry, Director of the Griffin Gallery selected 30 semi-finalists from a longlist of 300 artists chosen by the Saatchi Online community of artists and curators.

This year’s celebrity judge, who selected the winner, Miguel Laino, the runner-up, Chris Stevens, and the other eight finalists, whose work is on display at the Griffin Gallery, was Saatchi Gallery exhibitor and 42 DECEMBER2013

internationally renowned artist, Chantal Joffe. She joins the list of previous Saatchi Showdown judges, which includes esteemed artists Barnaby Furnas, Ged Quinn, Wangechi Mutu, Peter Coffin, Dexter Dalwood and Matthias Weischer.

“I have been impressed with the very high quality of work, submitted from all over the world,” said Griffin Gallery Director, Rebecca Pelly-Fry, one of the long list judges. “The ten finalists, selected by internationally respected figurative artist, Chantal Joffe, reflect the range of contemporary styles and concerns of artists around the world today, and collectively create a strong and diverse group exhibition. It has been a real privilege to work with one of the world’s biggest art houses, alongside Winsor & Newton, to bring this exhibition to the Griffin Gallery.”

Saatchi Online, Painted Faces Showdown, runs until 20th December at the Griffin Gallery, The Studio Building, 21 Evesham Street, London, W11 4AJ More details: http://www.griffingallery.co.uk Late opening Wednesday nights, till 9pm Open Saturdays 10am to 4pm

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Too much Time on your hands?

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nce upon a time a man would own one watch. It would be cared for, maintained and possibly only worn on special occasions rather than every day – especially if the owner worked in manual labour. I say ‘own’ rather than buy because this watch may have been passed down from father to son or bought as a gift for a significant birthday. Ladies often went without a watch altogether and if they wore one, the same rules applied as for men.

Back then, watches were an important and relatively expensive purchase and the idea of a collection or ‘wardrobe’ of watches would have been out of the question.

Things have changed and, despite the fact that the correct time is displayed all around us on computer monitors, mobile phones and even microwave ovens, watch ownership continues to rise. Whether they are Swatches or the finest haute – horology

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more of us have an increasing number of watches. Not that these are curated collections, carefully built up after careful consideration of each purchase – rather we accumulate watches, as gifts, pieces bought in our youth that we would never wear now, family bequests as well as current favourites. Our tastes evolve over time and the watches that fall out of favour end up at the back of the drawer gathering dust.

What better way to offset the cost of the festive season than by having a little clear-out? While a drawer full of cheap and cheerful quartz may not pay off the bills – you never know what you might find.

That watch you inherited but never wear may be a vintage classic. You might find that you only wear white metal now, leaving a collection of gold or gold-plated pieces bereft and ignored. What may be a dated and ugly watch to you may be a retro

gem to a collector – or maybe not.

Fellows Auctioneers handle more watches per year than any other UK auction house and offer watches for sale at a wide range of values. Valuations for auction are free and can be requested through the Fellows website very easily. With over 35 watch and watch-related auctions per year you never have long to wait for your items to sell. The auction process is an increasingly popular way to sell watches and jewellery. The worldwide exposure of the sales through the development of online bidding means that your goods achieve their true market value while the auction charges are often much lower than the margin a dealer or retail shop would hope to make.

If you think you might have some unloved watches in the back of a drawer or the bottom of a jewellery box, get in touch with Fellows. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will let you know whether it would be suitable for auction and how much you might expect to make.

For more information please visit www.fellows.co.uk

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The Christmas gift that will be treasured for generations to come...

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enowned for her ability to capture beautiful images that are works of art in their own right, Helen Bartlett has forged a reputation as London’s leading children’s and family photographer. Helen captures the joys of your family’s life in a way that will hold real memories for both parents and children in the years to come.

Creating a photographic record of childhood Working on location in family homes, Helen incorporates the surrounding environment – both indoors and outdoors – to reflect children as they are and showing them having fun in their favourite places. With her distinctive black and white photographs, Helen’s style lends itself to creating a record of childhood, and she revisits many families year-after-year to capture the moments that make them special: ‘I look for and photograph the big moments - the leap of a child into their parent’s arms to be thrown up in the air; the triumph of scoring a goal; a kiss given and received. But I also seek out the little moments - a child’s questioning glance as they explain their latest imaginative game to their father; the concentration on a girl’s face when teaching their doll to read; the tired snuggle of a little one just before naptime, and the caring hand that strokes their hair.’

Over ten years’ experience and a thousand families photographed Using light, angles and storytelling to capture scenes that are full of emotion, love and humour, Helen creates pictures unique to each family. She has worked with more than a thousand families and has over ten years’ experience, so you can be sure that Helen will capture the very best photographs of you and your children, and that you will all have a lot of fun as a family along the way.

Gift vouchers make a wonderful last-minute Christmas gift Our beautifully presented gift vouchers make the perfect gift and are valid for 12 months, so your family and friends can choose the time of year that they love best to capture those special moments that they will treasure forever – whether it is building snowmen on a frosty February morning, picnicking in a bluebell wood in the Spring, splashing on the beach in Summer, or kicking up leaves in the Autumn.

To purchase a gift voucher or to find out more about Helen’s approach to family photography, please visit our website at www.helenbartlett.co.uk or call us on 0845 603 1373.

Telephone: 0845 603 1373 Email: info@helenbartlett.co.uk Web: www.helenbartlett.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/helenbartlettphotography

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Get your skates on... this winter A guide to London’s coolest ice rinks Ice Skating at Westfield London From 21st November 2013 - 5th January 2014 This Christmas, Westfield London’s central atrium space will once again be home to a spectacular Christmas ice rink. Made with real ice and situated indoors, it’s the perfect place to go ice skating in London with your friends or family. Take a moment out from gliding through the stores to gliding the ice. Revel in the fashionable surroundings of Westfield London’s indoor rink, in The Atrium. Fun Penguin and Seal stabilisers will keep young skaters looking like professionals and festive tunes will provide the perfect soundtrack for a magical experience. Tickets for the ice rink are on sale - Kids themed sessions, Wednesday 2-for-1 for students and date and disco nights ensure something for everyone. Book now and take advantage of the off peak tickets at uk.westfield.com/london Eyeskate at the London Eye From 27th November 2013 - 5th January 2014 This winter add a little sparkle to your Christmas visit, take to the ice as the iconic London Eye presents it’s very own, open air ice skating rink in 48 DECEMBER2013

the glorious shadow of the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel right in the heart of the fabulously festival Southbank in London. By day guests can enjoy the breathtaking views of this feat of engineering and by night festive lighting will provide the perfect atmosphere to have some fun with friends, family and colleagues alike. Open 7 days a week.

Book online at www.londoneye.com or at the onsite ticket office.

Ice at the Tower at Tower of London From 16th November 2013 - 5th January 2014 What better way to celebrate the festive season than ice skating in the 1000 year old Tower Moat. Back by popular demand for yet another year. Feel the cold tingle of London’s crisp winter air, listen to the music, and take in the incomparable surroundings as you glide (gracefully or not so) around the rink in the moat of one of London’s most iconic landmarks. Whether you pop along with friends during your lunchtime, plan a romantic date or decide to make a day of it at this world-famous fortification, the Tower of London ice rink is one of the coolest locations for winter fun with a group of friends or a festive family gathering. www.toweroflondonicerink.com

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Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park From 23th November 2013 - 5th January 2014 Winter Wonderland celebrates its 7th year! The UK’s largest outdoor Ice Rink will once again be located around the picturesque setting of the historic Victorian bandstand, creating a beautiful centre piece for Winter Wonderland. Stretching over 1,350m2, the outdoor rink will be the biggest of its kind. You can feel the cold tingle of the crisp winter air, listen to the music and take in the festive surroundings as you glide around the rink in London’s Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. Winter Wonderland provides fun, laughter and excitement for both adults and children. As well as the stunning ice rink and observation wheel, Winter Wonderland includes gentle rides for younger children.Children can meet Santa in his grotto every day from 10am to 6pm. Entry is free but the queue will close at 4pm on busy days. Book online at www. hydeparkwinterwonderland.com Natural History Museum Ice Rink Until 5th January 2014 Embrace winter at their 950-square-metre ice rink, London’s most spectacular winter attraction. Set within the lawns of the Natural History Museum, the Ice Rink will offer an array of entertainment and events for all ages, plus a lovely Café Bar where guests can warm up in the most cosmopolitan and cosy fashion. For those who don’t wish to take to the ice, but want to soak up the festive fun and stunning surroundings, the stylish Café Bar will offer sumptuous food, drinks and entertainment for all to enjoy. Book online at www.nhm.ac.uk or call the 24-hour Ticketmaster hotline on 0844 847 1576.

Skate at Somerset House, The Strand From 14th November 2013 - 5th January 2014 Skate at Somerset House is one of London’s most glamorous ice rinks.

Enhance your experience with Skate Extras and opt for champagne &

chocolate, dinner at Tom’s Kitchen or a luxury stay at The Savoy.After dark, music turns up the tempo as the rink transforms into an ice dance floor as part of the Club Nights sessions. Top live DJs from Europe and the UK’s leading clubs spin the latest soundtracks while you skate. Glad Tidings Tuesdays brings the spirit of Christmas to Skate at Somerset House on Tuesday evenings with festive music, a special late night shopping experience at The Christmas Arcade, and traditional yuletide treats including mince pies, toffee apples and mulled wine served rink-side.The Christmas Arcade is the ice rink’s pop-up mall with stalls from the very best of British brands and independent artisans. Book online at www.somersethouse.org or call Ticketmaster on 0844 847 1520 Ice At the Palace, Hampton Court Palace From 30th November 2013 - 12th January 2014 The Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink returns this festive period for another skating season. Put on your ear muffs, gloves and skates, grab someone’s hand and have some fun this Christmas. The outdoor ice rink at Hampton Court offers spectacular views of the magnificent Palace that Henry VIII once lived in.Book an evening session to see the palace lit up after dark while you skate under the evening stars! The Ice Bar & Café provides a welcome place to warm up after your skate, serving a selection of winter drinks and festive snacks. Book online at www.hamptoncourticerink.com Ice Rink Canary Wharf Until 16th February 2014 Located in the heart of Canary Wharf, and bathed in twinkling festive lights, it is even bigger and better than last year, the rink has a unique skate path which leads skaters under trees lit with fairy lights then back onto the main rink. Their onsite bar is brought to you by Boisdale, offering a range of festive drinks and food. A party package is available for larger bookings. The bar also features an outdoor viewing terrace from which non-skaters can watch the fun. Prices vary, visit www.icerinkcanarywharf.co.uk for more details on party bookings and ticket prices.

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve & 2014 on the River Thames 31ST DECEMBER 2013

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elebrate New Year’s Eve and welcome 2014 with a bang at the London New Year’s Eve 2013 Fireworks, a free event presented

by Mayor of London. Each year around 250,000 people come and watch the exciting fireworks display on the banks of the Thames. The night skies will be a blaze of light and colour at midnight on New Year’s Eve with a display of stunning pyrotechnics from the EDF Energy London Eye on the famous South Bank.

As the clock strikes 12, Big Ben’s famous ‘bongs’ will be relayed across the viewing areas, before the UK’s biggest annual fireworks display takes place to a specially created musical soundtrack. Once the fireworks come to an end, join together with friends and strangers alike for a rendition of Auld Lang Syne.

The celebrations carry on until 12:45am with a live DJ set. Stay to the end and you’ll find it easier getting out of the viewing areas for your journey home.

Boris Johnson says “With so much to see and do, London is one of the most exciting places to enjoy the festive season and to bring in the New Year. Ours is a city of dynamism, exuberance and soaring ambition, which is encapsulated in the always magnificent fireworks display that heralds another exciting twelve months in the life of our great capital.”

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Very large crowds are expected on the night with limited viewing areas, so if you’d rather watch the spectacular from the comfort of your own home the fireworks will be shown live on BBC 1.

Lots of pubs and clubs are also ticketed entry on the night, so if you haven’t booked in advance it may be hard to find somewhere to enjoy the evening. Before deciding to head out, consider how long you are prepared to stand outside waiting for the display to start, especially in the cold, and then how long it will take to get home.

Travel is free on all TfL journeys from 11:45pm on New Year’s Eve until 4:30am on New Year’s Day this includes bus, tube, tram, DLR and London Overground services.

There will be major changes to regular tube and train services and you may have to use different routes or station entrances with specific queuing arrangements. Do plan your journey both to and from the event and follow directions from stewards, police or rail and underground staff on the night.

For more information please visit www.london.gov.uk

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his Christmas, the Connaught, one of London’s most revered and respected hotels in the heart of Mayfair, continues to build on its links with the art world, creating the must-give gift of the year for art lovers with a penchant for martinis: the ultimate martini experience perfectly packaged as a unique Christmas cracker.

Featuring a miniature diver spearing an olive, the cracker is a tribute to the work of Christopher Boffoli, who belongs to a select group of artists who play with scale, magnifying and subverting the everyday to create a world for his meticulously handpainted miniature figures to inhabit. Each of the specially commissioned, limited edition, handmade crackers is not only an artwork in its own right to be cherished, but also entitles the recipient to a specially created martini experience at the hotel’s iconic Connaught.

Hosted at a table reserved exclusively for the recipient and three guests with delicious canapés from the kitchens, the Connaught Bar’s award winning mixology team will take them on a journey of discovery as they craft a bespoke martini (two for each guest) using a range of blended Vermouths and mono-fragrance bitters, exclusive to the Connaught. The recipient will also receive a cocktail book and set of Connaught bar recipe cards to take home with them as a memento of this very special experience.

Commenting on the project Nathalie Seiler-Hayez, General Manager of the Connaught, says: “The Connaught is synonymous with Christmas.

The hotel is a special place throughout the year, but it’s especially magical during the festive season. With this creative and original take on the traditional Christmas cracker, the hotel brings together the ideal

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experience for the ultimate connoisseur, referencing an appreciation of art with impeccable taste for the perfect martini.”

With work from the likes of Julian Opie, Damien Hirst and Sean Scully and photographers Slim Aarons, Horst and Todd Burris, the Connaught has always been at the forefront of championing art in a way that is rarely seen outside the world’s best galleries.

The limited-edition Connaught Christmas cracker costs £250.

Crackers can be purchased by contacting the hotel directly via email to crackers@the-connaught.co.uk About the Connaught In the heart of London’s Mayfair, the Connaught, part of Maybourne Hotel Group, blends contemporary style, classic English character and impeccable service to create the ultimate in sophistication. Rooms and suites to suit every mood, exquisite cuisine from Hélène Darroze, the charm of the Connaught and Coburg Bars, and Europe’s first Aman Spa make this the perfect place to rest, relax and dine in style. www.the-connaught.co.uk About Maybourne Hotel Group Maybourne Hotel Group whose headquarters is in Mayfair, London, owns and manages, Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Berkeley three of the world’s most renowned hotels. Maybourne hotels are committed to delivering authentic and unique guest experiences that reflect the individual nature of its hotels, its guests and its people whilst maintaining a timeless elegance and intuitive service style that are the hallmarks of its properties. www.maybourne.com

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M ARBLE BUSTS OF GEORGE IV AND PRINCESS CHARLOTTE OF WALES ON LAVAGNA STONE BASES, WORKSHOP OF SIR FRANCIS LEGGATT CHANTREY (17811841), C1825, 42 X 19.5 X 12 CM, £12,000 FROM PIERGABRIELE VANGELLI GALLERY

OUR LOUIS XVI STYLE CARVED GILT-WOOD AND TAPESTRY FAUTEUILS BY GUSTAVE-FRÉDÉRIC F QUIGNON (PART OF A SALON SUITE), PARIS, C1880, £45,000 FOR THE WHOLE SUITE FROM MAYFAIR GALLERY

The Mayfair Antiques & Fine Art Fair returns to the London Marriott Grosvenor Square THURSDAY 9TH – SUNDAY 12TH JANUARY 2014 After a successful launch earlier this year, The Mayfair Antiques & Fine Art Fair organised by The Antiques Dealers Fair Limited, takes place at the London Marriott Grosvenor Square, London W1K 6JP in January 2014.

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un in association with international property specialists Wetherell, some 45 specialist dealers offer a wealth of riches across the four days. “We were delighted that so many interested buyers came to our first London fair from here and abroad,” said Ingrid Nilson, director of The Antiques Dealers Fair Limited. “We had such lovely comments from people saying that it was quite unique, totally different from other London fairs, very informal and relaxed. With the support of our exhibitors, over 90% of whom are returning, we intend to organise another impressive and welcoming event at this prestigious venue in January 2014.”

Interesting and unusual items at the fair include, a large Bohemian glass tankard, beautifully engraved with ‘The Last Supper’, exquisite textiles, sculptures and objets d’art.

The fair’s exhibitors are exclusively drawn from members of The British Antique Dealers’ Association and LAPADA The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers. This boutique event entices a discerning international audience of collectors, interior designers and those who appreciate surrounding themselves with beautiful things.

A SUPERB AND EXTREMELY RARE WILLIAM AND MARY PERIOD OYSTER VENEERED KINGWOOD KNEEHOLE DESK BY THOMAS PISTOR OF LUDGATE HILL, LONDON, C1690, 84CM (H) X 107CM (W) X 65CM (D), £50,000 FROM WR HARVEY & CO (ANTIQUES) LTD

Jewellery is always a draw and there is plenty to savour including a fancy yellow cut diamond ring with small white diamonds in the shoulders, set in 18 ct gold, £48,000 from Anthea AG Antiques. Purveyor of vintage watches, Anthony Green Antiques has an extremely rare handsome and elegant 1943 Patek Philippe gentleman’s wristwatch in rose gold, complete with authentication, priced at £25,000.

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has a superb set of 20 William IV satinbirch armchairs, c 1835, priced at £22,000. WR Harvey & Co (Antiques) Ltd has an impressive William and Mary period oyster veneered kingwood kneehole desk by Thomas Pistor of Ludgate Hill, c1690, priced at £50,000.

One of London’s most stylish hotels, The London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square is situated in the heart of Mayfair, just minutes from the West End’s shopping streets and Park Lane.

Light refreshments can be found in the fair’s foyer and upstairs Gordon Ramsay’s two restaurants maze and maze Grill offer fine dining and New York grill inspired food.

The London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, London W1K 6JP (entrance in Duke Street) £10, including catalogue (and re-admission) The Antiques Dealers Fair Ltd 01797 252030 or info@adfl.co.uk www.mayfairfair.com

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THE DEER OF

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ichmond Park was originally a deer-hunting park, and still has 300 red deer and 350 fallow deer. When Charles I moved his court to Richmond Palace (no longer standing) to avoid the plague in London, in 1625, he turned his manor into a deer park with herds of fallow and red deer. The park was enclosed with an 8 mile long brick wall in 1637. Most of the wall that still encloses Richmond park is the original.

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The Royal deer have been maintained in Richmond ever since. The deer have played a major role in the Park’s history and have shaped the landscape too.

Their special grassland habitat depends on grazing and the parkland trees have a distinctive ‘browse line’ as the deer eat all the leaves and twigs growing below about 1.5 metres. Deer grazing also prevents tree seedlings from growing, keeping the grassland open. For young trees

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to survive they need to be protected against damage from deer antlers for some 50 years.

During the autumn the deer ‘rut’ (breeding season) takes place. The red stags and fallow bucks compete for females (known as hinds and does respectively). At this time, the large males roar, bark and clash antlers in a spectacular way in an attempt to fight off rivals and to attract as many females as possible.

The young are born mainly in June, and are hidden by their mothers amongst the bracken and long grass. Females and their young are very vulnerable and sensitive to disturbance at this time Herds of red and fallow deer roam freely within much of the park. The herds are culled in November to keep numbers manageable and the park population healthy.

The British Deer Society and the Deer Initiative of England and Wales, who are regarded as the main welfare organizations dealing with the welfare and management of deer nationally, recognise that parkland deer numbers must be managed and that removal of some of the deer is necessary each year to keep populations at acceptable levels.

The keeping of deer in enclosed English parkland has a long heritage.

Although many ancient parks were originally maintained for hunting purposes, in recent times it is recognised that the deer herds of the Royal Parks in London are an integral part of the parks’ ecosystem, as well as being a valuable amenity and educational feature. These parkland deer are wild animals, which are not regularly shepherded or handled; they are left to breed normally and to establish normal social behaviour.

All deer parks have a maximum capacity of deer numbers, which must not be exceeded to avoid problems of disease and damage to

the natural environment (the complex ecosystems for which Richmond Park is notified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, National Nature Reserve and a European Special Area of Conservation, being of particular importance).

The deer are wild animals, so never try to touch or feed them. Always keep a respectful distance, especially if you have a dog.

As well as deer, a range of other mammals lives in the park, though they may not be as obvious. These include Fox, Rabbit, Shrew, Mice and Vole. Unfortunately the Brown Hare, which was once common in the Park, has vanished as a consequence of increased disturbance.

The Park’s diverse landscape, abundant insects and plentiful tree roost sites are good habitat for bats. Th ere are recent records of at least nine species including all 3 species of Pipistrelle, Noctule, Serotine, Brown Long-eared and Daubenton’s bats.

You can adopt a deer in Richmond Park When you become an adopter, you’ll receive a certificate of thanks, postcard, factsheet and a badge pin. An adoption makes an unusual gift and is a great way to mark a special occasion! www.royalparksfoundation.org/support/foundation/foundation_ adopt_new.cfm As well as deer, a range of other mammals lives in the park, though they may not be as obvious. These include Fox, Rabbit, Shrew, Mice and Vole. Unfortunately the Brown Hare, which was once common in the Park, has vanished as a consequence of increased disturbance. Th e Park’s diverse landscape, abundant insects and plentiful tree roost sites are good habitat for bats. Th ere are recent records of at least nine species including all 3 species of Pipistrelle, Noctule, Serotine, Brown Long-eared and Daubenton’s bats. www.royalparks.org.uk

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GET ON BOARD

with the latest in the World of Water at the London Boat Show

Adventure seekers looking to kick-start 2014 should look no further than the London Boat Show. This world famous event is the place to take in the very best of the marine world, offering visitors everything they need to get active, get informed and get on board for the coming year.

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he 2014 Show will see world famous brands return to ExCeL alongside the best of British manufacturers. A range of stunning boats will make their debut, including the Fairline Targa 48 GT and Princess Yachts V48, illustrating some of the most elegant design and skilled boatbuilding available.

The Show will host boats of every shape, size and variety as well as everything an enthusiast could possibly need and more – with both power and sail boats on boardwalks that will provide a stunning vista across the event.

Nowhere else can so many boats, brands

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and products be experienced in one place. Visitors are able to see, touch and test all these products and receive face to face advice that cannot be matched.

This year the London Boat Show sees its 60th anniversary and will be celebrating in style with some fantastic attractions running through the nine-day Show, including: Adventurous Cruising Zone an exclusive opportunity to learn directly from the boat owners who have experienced the seas and industry experts who will share their knowledge on topics from navigation to boat handling and weather his J.P. AR

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America’s Cup winner, Sir Ben Ainslie will be visiting the Show, bringing his JP Morgan BAR AC45 which will be on display to visitors. Meet the team and see this iconic catamaran up close!

The Watersports Pool presented by On The Water - take part in a range of activities from canoeing to Stand Up Paddleboarding in free taster sessions courtesy of the Rockley team Watch top sailors compete in exciting regattas in the dock, racing yachts with Fine Art Sails. See the winner of a nationwide competition for schoolchildren to design an art sail in aid of the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation, the Show’s official charity for 2014 The Telegraph Cruise Show - from Friday 10th January to Sunday 12th January, visitors to the London Boat Show get two Shows for the price of one with ticket holders granted special access to the Telegraph Cruise Show*

Located at ExCeL, it couldn’t be easier to visit the Show.

Visitors can travel by bike, car or DLR. Alternatively why not take in the views of London and access the Show via cable car spanning the river from Greenwich to the Royal Docks.

Tickets for the Show can be purchased in advance for a daily price of £10 or, new for this year, the London Boat Show is pleased to offer the perfect Christmas present, a bespoke Gift Voucher to visit the Show (while stocks last).

For further information on the Show or to purchase tickets and vouchers, please visit www.londonboatshow.com or @LoveBoatShows on Facebook and Twitter.

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25TH & 26TH JANUAR Y 2014 Olympia

THE ADVENTURE TRAVEL SHOW 2014

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Visit the UK’s only event dedicated to off the beaten track travel experiences and discover your journey of a lifetime

he Adventure Travel Show returns to London’s Olympia for 2014! This is your chance to immerse yourself in a weekend of adventure travel inspiration and discover off the beaten track travel experiences with the biggest collection of specialist travel operators under one roof. Plus listen to over 100 FREE Talks in 4 theatres from explorers, industry experts, guide book writers and expedition leaders who will help you uncover your perfect adventure.

THE BIGGEST COLLECTION OF SPECIALIST TRAVEL OPERATORS The biggest collection of specialist travel operators under one roof will be on hand to offer advice on everything from walking and trekking, epic journeys, exploratory travels and exclusive expeditions to safaris, overland trips, lifechanging volunteering projects and much more. You will even find providers not available on the high-street so get ready to be spoilt for choice!

OVER 100 FREE TALKS (THE UK’S LARGEST COLLECTION OF ADVENTURE TRAVEL TALKS) The Adventure Travel Show is packed with inspirational travel advice with over 100 FREE talks in 4 theatres from explorers, industry experts, guide book writers and expedition leaders who will help you uncover your perfect adventure. The show is famed for its incredible talk line-ups, and next year’s will be the biggest and best yet.

TRAVEL WRITING AND TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY SEMINARS Visitors can also take part in the Travel Writing and Travel Photography Seminars* in conjunction with Wanderlust Travel Magazine. If you would like to learn how to fund your passion for adventure by exploring routes into the travel media, or simply brush up on your skills - with expertise from the magazine’s founder Lyn Hughes and editor Phoebe Smith, the seminars are

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perfect for both beginners and professionals looking to make their work as powerful as possible.

ADVENTURE PLANNING SEMINAR Thinking of undertaking the ultimate travel challenge of a self-supported trip? New for 2014 is the Adventure Planning Seminar* - plan your own adventure with the help of a panel of world-renowned expedition planners.

On hand to offer essential advice and guidance at this specialist seminar, the experts can ensure you make the most out of a self-organised trip with preparation and logistics. Whether it be by vehicle, motorbike, cycle, horseback, walking or flying, on your own or part of a small group – this is not to be missed.

DISCOVER AFRICA Visitors can also explore the ‘Discover Africa’ feature – dedicated to one of the world most beguiling continent, this feature is designed to provide you with the information you need to plan the African adventure of a lifetime.

As the UK’s foremost travel event for people who like something a little different from their trips, The Adventure Travel Show is an essential date in every traveller’s diary – it’s where your adventure begins…

General show tickets cost £8 in advance or £10 on the door, under 16s are free. Weekend tickets are also available for £12 in advance or £15 on the door. *Seminar tickets are individually priced, please see www.adventureshow.com for more details.

For full details, talk timetables and to book tickets please visit www.adventureshow.com or call 0871 230 7159.

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REWRITES ITS HISTORY WITH THE VESPA 946

An exclusive expression of Italian excellence

conic scooter brand, Vespa has launched its very first luxury collection, Vespa 946: Ricordo Italiano. Wholly inspired by Vespa’s very first prototype, the MP6 – born in 1946 – the Vespa 946 embodies the pure essence of the original model, with a luxe edge.

The special edition collectable is exclusive for 2013 with only a limited number available for purchase in the UK. A true homage to Vespa, the 946 collection distils the best characteristics of classic models over past decades. The scooter marks the birth of a completely unique vehicle shape – a hybrid of the small and large body of its predecessors – the result: stunning aesthetics and classic lines.

Synonymous with Italian style, the Vespa 946 exhibits a unique fusion of timeless style and state-of-the-art technology, designed to meet the demands of the metropolitan lifestyle. Available in two chic monochrome colour options: jet white with vivid red and gloss black with sleek grey, this scooter is the ultimate accessory for trend-led urbanites wanting to make a statement.

Meticulous attention to detail makes the Vespa 946 an especially

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unique object. From the first stitching on the leather handle grips to the final polish; everything is hand-crafted with scrupulous care, using materials of the highest quality. True to Vespa heritage, the body is constructed from steel and, for the first time, Vespa 946 matches this with aluminium side panels which contribute to its lightweight form, making it exceptionally agile – an impeccable example of form-function. The elegantly suspended saddle is another striking design feature.

The Vespa 946 is a highly evolved model, equipped with technologically advanced features for superior performance. Not only does it introduce LED lighting technology to the scooter world but also features innovative ASR traction control. At the heart of the Vespa 946 is a state-of-the-art 125cc four-stroke, three valve, air-cooled engine fitted with an electronic injection.

This provides eco-friendly benefits dramatically reducing fuel consumption and gas emissions.

The Vespa 946 Collection: Ricordo Italiano, available in white and black, is available for pre-order now, retailing at £7,740 (excluding OTR). For more details, visit www.vespa.com/en/946

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OVERSEAS PROPERTY HOTSPOTS BRAZIL The 2016 Olympics and the FIFA World Cup in 2014 are prompting a frenzy of building and regeneration in Rio. Brazil’s property prices rose by 23.% in 2011, according to Knight Frank, buoyed by foreign investors and a fastgrowing Brazilian middle class who have access to mortgages for the first time. Prices of beachfront flats in Ipanema and Leblon are now up there with prime London or Paris. But outside of Rio plots for modern villas can be found from £31,600. Since the mid-noughties boom began, Natal in Brazil’s north-east has caught the attention of overseas buyers – particularly those who fancy a beachfront holiday home they can use themselves.

For those who wish to purely make an investment, the country’s Minha Casa Minha Vida (My house, My life) social housing scheme – which aims to build 3m properties in Brazil by the end of next year – looks set for attractive returns. One way to benefit is via EcoHouse, a UK developer building properties in the Government-backed Bosque Residencial scheme near Natal.

Overseas investors can’t buy the properties, but they can invest in the construction, injecting £23,000 in the project to be repaid, with a 20% return, within a year. They can then reinvest in the next project or take their money out. The project is structured in the UK and is governed under UK law. And 64 DECEMBER2013

As property markets worldwide begin to shake off the shackles of the global downturn, savvy investors are once again looking for the next ‘hotspot’. If you’re happy to take a bit of risk and want to invest your money somewhere different, here are five markets that are worth looking at a little closer. As always, do your research and seek professional advice before parting with money.

as buyers never transfer title deeds into their name they have no concerns regarding legal processes, taxes or political factors.

HONG KONG Hong Kong’s best known luxury residential enclaves are all on Hong Kong Island, within easy reach of international schools, clubs and the city’s main business districts. It is in these areas where prices have risen most rapidly over the past three years. In the eastern New Territories, however, in Sai Kung and Clearwater Bay, a lifestyle of sailing clubs, beaches and hiking offers a great quality of life at a fraction of the cost of the more traditional areas.

Prices of luxury accommodation in these areas have risen by 65% since 2008, compared with a staggering 80% on the Island. Houses with gardens and views typically average around £1,100/sq.ft compared with £2,500/ sq.ft in Southside district on the Island. The discount is sufficiently steep to allow more room for growth over the coming years, particularly as access improves. Thank you to Savills Research for this information.

SYDNEY Sydney’s most luxurious properties and greatest wealth are found in its prestigious eastern suburbs. From here, residents can take advantage of

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glorious views over Sydney Harbour or the Pacific Ocean, and be within a few minutes’ drive of Sydney’s CBD. Demand for homes in these suburbs typically comes from high net worth individuals, often in the financial and professional services sector, celebrities as well as international demand from Asia. Luxury suburbs in the eastern enclave include Darling Point, Point Piper, Woollahra, Vaucluse, Double Bay, Elizabeth Bay, Watsons Bay, Bellevue Hill and Centennial Park. Darling Point is between Elizabeth Bay and Double Bay. With its long coastline affording panoramic harbour views, it is widely regarded as Australia’s most exclusive and prestigious suburb. Homes are a mix of historical mansions and terraces, often sympathetically renovated to provide modern conveniences, and some luxury high-rise apartments.

CAPE VERDE A five hour flight from the UK, this tropical island archipelago off West Africa is one of the emerging destinations from the mid-Noughties to have survived. Things went quiet for a few years and prices dropped, but it’s back in good health, thanks to the government’s “prudent management and strong economic foundations”, according to the IMF. With annual tourist numbers expected to hit 1m by 2015, high rental yields are expected from five-star resorts on the more developed islands of Sal and Boa Vista. “The stunning scenery, superb year-round tropical climate and a great improved infrastructure are attracting a steady flow of investors and second-home buyers,” said Richard Eglinton of Acquire Global Property.

DUBAI For a place that builds ski slopes in the desert and the tallest man-made structure in the world, having a property market that lurches from one extreme to another is fitting. Dubai’s stratospheric success several years ago was matched only by the speed at which it crashed after 2007 (253 developments are still on hold since the bubble burst). But now it’s on the up again, especially at the top end. Knight Frank reports property prices rising by 19% in prime locations, including Downtown Dubai and Palm Jumeirah.

With a return of confidence among investors, particularly Middle Eastern buyers seeking a financial safe haven, come rising prices and a rash of new

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projects. The Central Bank’s proposal to cap loan to values at 50% for expats and 70% for locals should eliminate speculators and keep the market in check. New studio apartments in Dubai Marina, a popular spot for expats seeking long-term rentals, cost from £116,000, while a one-bedroom flat in Lofts East in Downtown Dubai is on the market for £206,000.

THAILAND Thailand’s economy is one of the fastest-growing in Asia and, with 22 million overseas visitors in 2012 alone, tourism is booming. It’s property market is still emerging, but there is significant overseas interest, as the Thai Government is easing restrictions for foreign ownership. “The construction standards are far higher than other emerging markets considered for investment, such as Egypt or Brazil,” said Luke Smith, managing director of Crystal Investments and Real Estate.

And property is still low-priced in Pattaya, in the less developed East Thailand - a 12-hour flight from the UK and a three-hour drive from Bangkok. “It’s the nearest coastal town to Bangkok, it offers the best value for money and we’re finding great interest from Russia, India and China. Pattaya has a spent a lot of money on infrastructure, which is pushing prices up,” commented Samantha Jones of Knight Knox. “A typical completed studio will sell for £30,000, but investors who are prepared to take the risk can pick up a unit off –plan for £15,000,” she added. Jones recommends investors buy a property with full, freehold title. “It’s the easiest and cleanest way to buy and 49% of condos on any developments can be owned in this way by foreign nationals, ” she said.

MUMBAI South Mumbai is the southern-most precinct of the city of Mumbai and is the main business centre. It is the richest urban precinct in India, and houses most of the city’s elite. The area is on the east by Mumbai harbour and on the west by the Arabian Sea. Consulates, museums and old theatres are located in South Mumbai. As a ratio to average per capita income, real estate prices in the business districts remain the most expensive in the world. South Mumbai is also the home to several of the city’s sporting grounds, including Brabourne Stadium, Wankhede.

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TRELOWARREN Daphne Du Maurier described Trelowarren as ‘a jewel in the palm of your hand’. As you wind your way along the drive, through ancient woodland that gives way to open parkland and views across rolling countryside tumbling into wooded valleys, it is easy to see why Ms Du Maurier was so enchanted by it. From the trees forming a leafy archway above and the hedgerows speckled with wild flowers to the lush expanses where precious moments can be enjoyed alongside heady views, you too, will succumb to Trelowarren’s palpable sense of romance.

After the majestic arrival, you’ll approach a cluster of buildings that comprises the heart of Trelowarren: the dramatic 14th century manor house, The New Yard Restaurant, The Walled Garden Spa, gym and leisure area. Meandering lanes take you past features such as huge gunnera plants, Rococo gardens and a Neolithic chamber en route to deluxe five-star eco houses and cosy, traditional cottages, which are scattered throughout the estate. The hubbub of the modern world feels very far away from this secluded and tranquil spot.

Bask in peace, comfort and luxury for a week or a month; alternatively, enjoy the benefits of owning a house without the hassle of maintenance by investing in a Timeshare, and savour this sublime setting for years to come.

From family holidays and reunions to weddings, parties and anniversaries –Trelowarren makes an unforgettable backdrop for relaxing, making memories and toasting special occasions with your nearest and dearest. Each season brings its own sense of enchantment: imagine sunny strolls amidst clouds of wisteria, magnolia and daffodils in spring; sun-baked lounging by the pool and al fresco dining in summer; and, in the cooler months, savour the magical woodland walks and snuggling up before a roaring fire in your cosy retreat.

The New Yard Restaurant is a fabulous place to dine, with its lofty ceilings, arched windows and whitewashed brick walls peppered with vibrant artwork. Renowned for their delectable and creative cuisine, the celebrated team behind the restaurant use fine, fresh and seasonal locally sourced ingredients to create their sumptuous dishes, from fish landed on nearby shores to game from the estate itself.

While away some blissed-out days relaxing in the spa, taking a dip in the ozone pool and indulging in sumptuous Spiezia organic treatments. If you can drag yourself away, go and explore Cornwall’s best-kept secret: The Lizard. A Nature Reserve and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Trelowarren sits at the heart of this beguiling peninsula. The breathtakingly beautiful coastline takes you from the rugged drama of Mullion and Kynance Cove to the soft, lilting shores and quaint villages of the Helford Estuary. Here, you’ll find sheltered family beaches, idyllic creeks perfect for sailing and exploring, and the famed sub-tropical gardens of Trebah, Glendurgan and Bonython. Steal away to this extraordinary place and, like Daphne Du Maurier, discover its many treasures.

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Luxurious Leisure Facilities • Superb outdoor ozone pool heated to 28 degrees • The Walled Garden Spa & Gym • Tennis court & table tennis • Traditional Cottages & Award Winning Eco Houses

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Jack & Frank Together Again Jack Daniel’s Launches Special Edition Frank Sinatra Whiskey ®

The true and timeless relationship between Frank Sinatra and Jack Daniel’s has received a satisfying salute with the launch of Sinatra Select. Destined to be remembered as one of the finest releases by Jack Daniel’s, this special edition Tennessee Whiskey celebrates a legendary friendship that lasted more than half a century.

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ith a bold oak flavour, rich amber colour and exceptionally smooth vanilla finish, Sinatra Select is crafted from special ‘Sinatra barrels’ – each hand selected by Master Distiller Jeff Arnett – and bottled at 90 proof. The ultra-premium whiskey’s especially full character and dark rich amber colour is achieved by exposing the classic Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey to extra layers of toasted wood on the inner surface of the barrels. This results in a smooth, but bold whiskey, which embodies the smooth, bold character of Frank Sinatra and his impeccable taste.

The classic, black Sinatra Select bottle depicts flashes of orange, said to be Frank Sinatra’s favourite colour as he thought it was the ‘happiest’. Packaged within a sleek, limited edition box, Frank Sinatra’s signature and iconic fedora hat is found on the bottle, along with the Jack Daniel’s Country Club logo, designed by ‘Ol Blue Eyes himself. Also enclosed is a booklet telling the captivating story of the legendary Jack Daniel’s and Frank Sinatra relationship Sinatra Select honours Frank Sinatra’s loyalty - a lifetime fan of Jack Daniel’s.

Look onstage any given night and you would see Frank Sinatra, in his trademark tuxedo, captivating audiences everywhere. Look a little closer and his favourite drink, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, wouldn’t be far away.

The legend was buried with a pack of Camel cigarettes, a dime and a bottle of Jack Daniel’s.

Frank Sinatra also developed his own Jack Daniel’s country club, even designing the blazer logo himself – the Daily Mirror on May 31st, 1962 reported Frank flying into the UK early for his tour saying no one recognised him as he strolled around the West End: ‘Perhaps it was his clothes. No “Pal Joey” hat. No snappy suit. Just flannels and blazer. And on the blazer, a badge bearing the letters J.D…The J.D stands for Jack Daniels, an American distiller.” (Jack Daniel’s was small back in the 60s!)

JD was his favourite drink. The Daily Express on Wednesday June 13th, 1962 reported that Sinatra in a London side-street studio “waved a bottle of his favourite Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Sour Mash Sipping Whisky – two bottles supplied by the record company at £3 8s each.” Commenting on Sinatra

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Select, Frank Sinatra Jnr. says “Dad would be very flattered by the association.

This fine Tennessee Whiskey, or Old No. 7 as he referred to it, was a favourite part of my father’s life and he loved both sharing it with his friends and introducing it to new acquaintances. I’m very pleased to continue to be a part of the Jack Daniel’s family and feel the introduction of Sinatra Select is an appropriate tribute as we near my father’s 100th birthday in 2015”.

Independent in character, with an appealing smoothness, it is no surprise Frank Sinatra found a friend in Jack - a relationship that Jack Daniel’s now extends to whiskey lovers worldwide. Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select is available in The Whisky Exchange (www.thewhiskyexchange.com), Selfridges and The Whisky Shop from early November with an RRP of £150.

For more information, visit http://www.jackdaniels.com.

About Jack Daniel’s Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866 and based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery, Lem Motlow, proprietor, is the oldest registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Jack Daniel’s is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey and Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey-Based Ready-to-Drink Beverages.

About Frank Sinatra Enterprises (FSE) Frank Sinatra Enterprises (FSE) is a joint venture between the Sinatra family and Warner Music Group. FSE owns Sinatra recordings from the Reprise era as well as a treasure trove of films, television specials and unreleased footage, photos and audio recordings, which collectively represent one of the foremost bodies of artistic work of the modern era. FSE also owns and manages Sinatra’s name and likeness rights and represents the artist’s rights to Columbia and Capitol catalogues. (www.sinatra.com).

Stockists: The Whisky Exchange, Selfridges and The Whisky Shop RRP: £150 Website: http://www.jackdaniels.com Maturity isn’t just about whiskey. Please enjoy responsibly.

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COME TO CHELSEA AND CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN STYLE!

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hristmas is fast approaching and JuJu Chelsea is proud to announce that they are now serving their delicious festive ‘Ginger Bread Martini’. Their professional mixologists have created a stunning new cocktail for you just for Christmas!

JuJu Chelsea’s cocktail list is mouth-watering, all original and extensive, containing old classics with a twist, and innovative new creations!

NO room hire charges and a complimentary bottle of Veuve Cliquot* to get your party started! The Private Room has it’s own private bar, own DJ facility, iPod dock, Wi-Fi, laptop connections and projector screen.

Catering for 80 people, it is the perfect space for entertaining your friends and family for birthdays, drinks gatherings, celebrations and engagements.

Their extensive wine and champagne selection perfectly compliments their cocktail list, also providing a wide choice of spirits by the bottle all of which will be professionally served at your table, pre-booked to accommodate small or large parties.

JuJu Chelsea offer an eclectic combination of tapas food from all over the world chosen to compliment their superb drinks offerings and served on sharing plates – all designed to contribute to the party atmosphere of JuJu.

Are you still seeking out the ultimate venue for your Christmas Party?

Well, JuJu Chelsea and its vibrant party atmosphere awaits you!

There is currently limited space available so please get in touch and they will be more than happy to assist you with any requirements you may have.

JUJU NEW YEAR’S EVE MASQUERADE BALL

For a limited time only, JuJu Chelsea is offering the private room with

Celebrate the New Year in one of the most stylish bars in London!

Advance tickets are £30 each For further information, please email aaron@jujulondon.com or call 0207 351 5998 318 KING’S ROAD, CHELSEA SW3 5UH www.jujulondon.com FOLLOW US ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/jujukingsroad FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/jujuchelsealondon Best Late Night Bar 2013, Best Mixology 2012 and Best Bar 2011 at the London Club and Bar Awards If you fancy going somewhere different, why not try their sister company â SOUK in Clapham. Please take a look at their website www.soukclapham.co.uk for further information, gallery, and food & drinks menu.

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F E AT U R E Celebrate the most glamorous night of the year at one of the most glamorous venues in London.

Located on the 31st floor of The Shard, aqua shard will be hosting their first ever New Year’s Eve party. An evening of fine dining, dancing and Champagne to be enjoyed against the spectacular London skyline. On arrival guests will enjoy a Champagne and canapé reception before being seated for dinner and enjoying the sounds of a live band. The DJ will host the countdown to 2014 and guests will have a stunning view of the fireworks display over The Thames.

Tickets for this exclusive event are priced at £295 and include a Champagne reception, dinner, entertainment and a table for the night. Bar tickets are also available and include a Champagne reception, entertainment and a table or the night.

Level 31 The Shard, 31 St. Thomas Street, London SE1 9RY www.aquashard.co.uk

Aqua Shard Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Honky Tonk Hoe Down Royal Opera House For the first time in its history the Royal Opera House Restaurants are hosting a New Year’s Eve party. A magical night of exquisite food, opera classics, dancing to a live band, and of course Champagne. Guests will begin their evening with a Ruinart Champagne and canapé reception in the magnificent conservatory setting of the Paul Hamlyn Hall, followed by a decadent four-course dinner, created especially by award-winning chefs including Claire Clark MBE. After dinner guests will enjoy a performance from members of the Royal Opera Chorus who will be singing classics from the repertoire. The countdown to midnight will take place in the stunning Amphitheatre Terrace, where guests will enjoy breath-taking views of London and music from The Denmark Street Big Band.

Honky Tonk will bring in 2014 with a party that will transport you back to the deep south of America. Honky Tonk will be hosting their very own Hoe Down with live music and dancing until dawn, the perfect way to welcome in the New Year. Diners will also be treated to some old American favourites including the big beef ribs, burgers, Honk dogs & even bacon rolls at 2am to keep their energy levels up as the night goes on.

So if you want to experience the best Hootenanny this side of the pond head down to Honky Tonk and Hoe Down the night away! 8pm till late. £10 for non-diners, deposit necessary for those dining. Honky Tonk Clapham, 16A Clapham South Side, SW4 7AB. Tel: 0207 627 6257. Honky Tonk Chelsea, 6 Hollywood Road, SW10 9HY. Tel: 0207 351 1588 www.honkytonklondon.com

Tickets for this black tie event are £400 per person and include a Champagne reception, four-course dinner and all entertainment.

Tickets can be booked by calling 0207 212 9613 or email Catherine.Faulkner@roh.org.uk www.roh.org.uk/functions/new-years-eve-party

New Year’s Eve is almost here!

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Archer Street Get Set For The Red Carpet Get dressed up in your finest attire as you prepare to be snapped on the red carpet before entering for one of the most anticipated evenings of the year! Archer Street, will be showered in the glitz and glam of Hollywood for their Oscar themed party, from 8pm-3am. On arrival, guests will be greeted with a complimentary glass of Champagne before an evening of frivolous entertainment begins.

Talented staff will be providing entertainment before the resident DJ takes to the decks to take you into the early hours to deliver an evening reminiscent of the best Hollywood after-party.

Tickets: £25 per person, £5 of which goes to the Alzheimer’s Society, Archer Street, 3-4 Archer Street, Soho, W1D 7AP Tel: 0207 734 3342. www.archerstreet.co.uk

Celebrate in style at some of London prestigious venues

F E AT U R E Bunga Bunga’s Venetian Masquerade Ball Bunga Bunga will transport you back in time to the 18th century, from Battersea Bridge, to the Italian ‘City of Canals’ for their second Annual New Year’s Venetian Masquerade Ball.

Tickets cost £85 each for which guests will receive a complimentary venetian mask, Belvedere Pure Cocktail Reception, a seven course banquet, as well as entry to the afterparty. For after-party only, tickets are £30 on the door, or £20 if you book in advance. Dress Code: Black Tie/ Venetian Fabuloso! Dinner and after-party from 7pm – 2am, After-party: 10pm – 4am. 37 Battersea Bridge Road, SW11 3BA. Tel: 020 7095 0360 Email for tickets: carina@bungabunga-london.com www.bungabunga-london.com

Mr Fogg’s: ‘A Victorian Style New Year’ For a trip back in time, head to Mr Fogg’s for a truly traditional Victorian-themed soiree amongst friends. With the walls, doors, ceilings and floors decked with Phileas’ very own antique trinkets and paraphernalia …nowhere else in London will allow you to celebrate in one place, whilst feeling as though you have experienced so many.

Tables will have a minimum spend of £50 per head, for which guests can enjoy a heartwarming welcome drink courtesy of Hennessey, as well as a special seasonal gift and tray of early morning toasted sandwiches. The countdown to midnight will be accompanied by a few notes on the resident grand piano and a sing-along around the fireplace. 9.01pm2.01am! Email reservations@mr-foggs.com. 15 Bruton Lane, W1J 6JD. Tel: 020 7299 1200 www.mr-foggs.com

NYE 1979 At Maggie’s Say Hello to the 80s!

Maggie’s will be turning back the clock and celebrating like it’s 1979. The party will start at 10:30pm and go on until very late indeed, as Maggie’s invite guests to join in with a countdown from the 70s to 80s. The dress code will be ‘Big Fat 80’s fancy dress’ and all guests will be welcomed with a Moet et Chandon reception. The real treat though, will be the warm bacon butties that will be served at 2am.

Members £20 (presale), £30 on the door Non- Members £40(presale), £50 on the door 329 Fulham Road, SW10 9QL. Tel: 020 7352 8512. info@maggies-club.com www.maggies-club.com

Uncle Barts New Year’s Eve House Party This year, Uncle Barts and his pals invite you to celebrate at their fourth annual house party at Barts, hidden within a private apartment block on Sloane Avenue.

Early-bird tickets cost £70 (£90 on the door), and for this, revellers can enjoy an all-night party (9pm – 5am) with unlimited beer, wine, house spirits and a special Belvedere cocktail menu. As the clock strikes, there will be a complimentary Vueve Clicquot toast and a cheeky sing along to Auld Lang Syne!

Table booking tickets are also available. £100 in advance, or £140 on the door, these also include a further complimentary bottle of Vueve Clicquot Yellow Label on arrival!

Chelsea Cloisters, 87 Sloane Avenue, SW3 3DW Tickets: ariana@barts-london.com or 020 7581 3355. www.barts-london.com The Sky’s The Limit This New Year’s Eve At Zinc Brand new nightclub Zinc will see its first new year from the summit of the iconic Centre Point building. Already becoming renowned for its world class DJs playing a unique blend of beach house, melodic, hard house and electro and a 24-hour licence, Zinc will host a New Year’s Eve Party that looks set to be both a musical and visual feast.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary champagne and

New Year Arrives Like A Rocket At Red Pocket Restaurant - Red Pocket Restaurant New Years Eve Spectacular Red Pocket Restaurant at Hotel Verta by Rhombus will be offering guests an evening of delicious dining and an amazing after-party with top DJ’s. Red Pocket will be giving their guests a wonderful three course Chinese set menu for £68 per person with Laurent Perrier Brut champagne, where diners can buy one bottle and get another one free. 6pm-late.

Red Pocket at Hotel Verta by Rhombus, Bridges Wharf, Battersea, SW11 3BE www.redpocketrestaurant.com Reservations: 0207 801 3535 reservations@redpocketrestaurant.com

DISCO: NYE ’73 from Deep Down Disco to Disco Diva This year, DISCO will take you back to where it all began! As ever DISCO’s resident DJs will astound with their vinyl only entertainment, that will be sure to whip their in-house disco freaks into a frenzy of anticipation for 1974, the year disco went BIG. Guests can also expect disco dancers, choreographed dance routines, and the best range of disco drinks in town. There will even be a Moet NV Brut and Belvedere Pure reception, that we’re sure will be bubbles and bottles galore. 10pm – 4am Tables inc entry: £80pp. Entry only: £30pp 13 Kingly Court, Soho, W1B 5PW. Tel: 020 7299 1222, Email: enquiries@disco-london.com www.disco-london.com canapé reception for an hour and a half followed by a spectacular fireworks show and all night party from 9pm until 4am. £55 per person and East Side tables: £1500 /West Side tables: £500.

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CARTWRIGHT & BUTLER

GIFT HAMPERS & GIFT SETS Established in 1981, Cartwright & Butler began with Home made jam being sold overnight in a craft gallery in a Coastal Town.The idea was to create jams and preserves that tasted better than Home made.

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ith a room rented in a nearby spice packing factory from a family friend, Cartwright and Butler soon developed an expanded range to include chutney. Their overriding objective was to produce luxury, hand-made products and to package them as beautifully as possible; positioning their cottage industry at outlets such as Fortnum & Mason, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Liberty’s and all delicatessens and farm shops in the UK. Cartwright and Butler’s luxury produce is still being made by traditional methods, in small batches supervised by experienced cooks, to ensure that the highest quality standards were still maintained and is now sold all over the world including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Singapore, Japan, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.

Cartwright and Butler have now launched a new range of hampers and gift sets, including their gift set for Cheese Lovers which includes Yorkshire Chutney, a traditional chunky chutney, great for your Ploughman’s lunch or chunky cheese sandwich, made with freshly prepared pickles in a thick secret recipe sauce, with Wafers for cheese with sea salt and cracked black pepper and Cartwright and Butler Honey and Mustard Cheese Wafers packed with a Cartwright and Butler branded bamboo cheeseboard, packaged as

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beautifully as possible in an handmade pastel yellow caddy.

For Jam lovers there are several hand made wooden caddy’s to choose from, with delicious handmade biscuits, butterscotch crunch, chocolate wafer biscuits along with Yorkshire Teas and Coffees and a range of jams and preserves to choose from, with cute mini half jars in some giftsets, which make them adorable as a gift for Christmas.

For Chutney lovers there are larder gift sets with two or four recyclable kilner jars of mouth-watering range of chutney’s and piccalilli to choose from, which make them a perfect accompaniment to any Christmas party where cheese is involved.

There is plenty to choose from, with Cartwright and Butler pastel coloured hampers packed to the brim with lovely handmade goodies, there is a hamper for everyone!

Prices start from £56 and giftsets starting from £21 – all with FREE UK delivery.

Available from Cartwright and Butler’s new Hamper and Giftset website at www.cartwrightandbutlerhampers.com

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THE TASTE OF A STYLISH CHRISTMAS RUBY BLUE For the perfect berry bobbing bellini this Christmas try a new naturally fruity whole berry liqueur. Ruby Blue combines the finest real fruit ingredients with a unique bottle ageing process, making it truly the first liqueur of its kind. Ruby Blue was created by the boutique Hughes Craft Distillery, based in Northern Ireland, when the family came across an old Irish recipe based on an ancient method of preserving berries. The range has three whole berry liqueurs, including Wild Blueberry, Blackcurrant and Cranberry and a fourth, Chilli Pepper liqueur. Samples available to try.

RRP: £14.99 www.rubyblueliqueur.com

RON BOTRAN – RUM

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Botran, Guatemala’s first family of rum, are proud to bring their premium rums to British shores, delivering you with the perfect winter warmer. Using a unique barrel ageing process, Botran Rum’s depth and aromatic characteristics are ensuring it continues to cultivate its reputation as one of the world’s finest rums.

Newly launched champagne company, Finest Fizz are proud to provide you with some of the best premier cru and grand cru independent champagnes from France.

Sourced from several small artisan producers across the Champagne region, the team behind Finest Fizz have selected some of the most sumptuous bubbly around, available exclusively from them and offered to you at extremely reasonable prices. In addition to serving you some of the best bubbly, Finest Fizz are also able to personalise bottles with messages or images, ensuring you deliver the most thoughtful of gifts!

Stockists for Botran Rums include: Gerry’s, Selfridges, Hedonism Wines, www.thedrinkshop.com, www.masterofmalt.com and www.thewhiskeyexchange.com

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F E AT U R E PENFOLDS 2010 BIN 28 THE PENFOLDS WINEMAKER’S WINE OF CHOICE

BRAND NEW BALBLAIR SINGLE MALT WHISKY PERFECTLY TIMED FOR CHRISTMAS This Christmas, finding the perfect gift for your loved ones couldn’t be easier with the release of three new Vintages from Balblair Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Whether you choose the luxurious Balblair 1983, the exceptional 1990 Vintage, the popular Balblair 2003, or gift all three for the ultimate Christmas present, each whisky has their own distinct flavour and bespoke packaging. Balblair is the only Single Malt that releases its whiskies in vintages as opposed the age of the whisky.

Balbalir’s fine selection of whiskies are chosen and named by the year they were laid down in cask, and are only released when at the peak of perfection.

So, whether you’re enjoying a dram with family by the fire, or impressing guests at a festive gathering, there is a Balblair vintage for everyone this Christmas. For whisky connoisseurs, Balblair 1983 (£200) is the ultimate gift. The luxurious vintage has complex aromas, from warm scents of butterscotch and toffee, to fragrant vanilla. These flavours come from years of maturation in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, creating a taste that’s both sweet and spicy, with fresh fruits and honey that combine to create a long, warming and full bodied finish.

Recommended Retail Price: £200 Stockists: Royal Mile Whiskies, The Whisky Shop, The Whisky Exchange, Master of Malts (online), selected Oddbins & independent specialists.

CAORUNN GIN CONJURES UP CHRISTMAS COCKTAILS TO ENJOY THIS FESTIVE SEASON This season Caorunn Gin (“Ka-roon”) presents the Caorunn Countdown, a mouth-watering cocktail perfect for the festive season. Playing on the aromatic flavours of Caorunn Gin, the Caorunn Countdown has been created to share with friends to enjoy whilst seeing the New Year in. Made from a mixture of Prosecco, lemon juice, Grenadine, apple juice and – of course – Caorunn Gin, it’s a sophisticated serve that’s not to be missed.

Adored by bartenders around the world, Caorunn Gin is a clean, crisp gin with fruity, floral notes, handcrafted in the Speyside region of the Scottish Highlands.

Penfolds Kalimna Bin 28 Shiraz is one of the keystones of Australia’s premier winery and widely regarded as the ultimate example of a warm-climate Australian Shiraz. With the outstanding growing conditions of 2010, the latest Bin 28 is a release like no other. As the first wine in the Bin range, and created by the legendary winemaker Max Schubert in 1959, Bin 28 plays a special part in the history of Penfolds. The earliest releases were single vineyard wines from the renowned 19th century Kalimna vineyard. Today, Bin 28 is a multiregion, multi-vineyard blend, with fruit sourced from areas including the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley and Langhorne Creek.

True to its origins, The Barossa Valley provides a substantial proportion of fruit in this latest release. With sumptuous aromas of mocha, black liquorice and dark berries, the 2010 is a full bodied, ripe and robust wine. On the palate, flavours of blackcurrant, date and dried fig give way to a touch of fruit sweetness accompanied by strong tannins and culminating in a lingering finish.

Peter Gago, Penfolds current winemaker, says of Bin 28: “The 2010 has all the ingredients that make a good Bin 28, but this vintage has a little something else. It really is up there with the 1990 release and could give the ‘76 and the ‘86 a run for their money. What I, and other Penfolds winemakers of the past love about Bin 28 is that it is both a fantastic wine for relatively early drinking, and in some instances a wine that can be cellared for many years - a classic Australian Shiraz against which many wineries benchmark their wines.”

Penfolds 2010 Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz, available from Berry Bros. & Rudd. Single bottle RRP £23.50 and £104.40 case price

Its infusion of five handpicked Celtic botanicals, from Rowan Berry and Coul Blush Apple, to Heather, Bog Myrtle and Dandelion Leaf, gives Caorunn Gin a truly unique, aromatic taste that resounds in cocktails and on its own.

Caorunn Countdown Made in a punchbowl with Champagne Flutes to serve Ingredients 100ml Caorunn Gin ½ bottle of Prosecco 50ml Lemon juice 100ml Grenadine 1L Apple juice Garnish Mint, apple, orange, lemon, raspberries, rosemary Caorunn Gin is available in selected Waitrose stores, selected Tesco stores across Scotland, Sainsbury’s Scotland, Harvey Nichols, Fortnum and Mason, Oddbins, The Conran Shop, Spirited Wines, The Whisky Shop and spirit specialists, and also available on-trade in leading cocktail bars such as Sketch and The Connaught.

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Crystal Head Vodka & The Rolling Stones Limited Edition Gift Set

A perfect gift this Christmas

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rystal Head Vodka, the bestselling, ultra-premium vodka founded by Dan Aykroyd, has joined forces with The Rolling Stones, the Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band in the World, to create an exclusive, limited edition Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary Gift Set available from Amazon for £90.

Crystal Head Vodka (CrystalHeadVodka. com)—the multi-award-winning Canadian vodka—has just been named the exclusive and official vodka of The Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary.

“It is a huge honor and recognition of our high quality product to have Crystal Head designated as the officially authorized vodka for the Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary Worldwide celebration. Together with Bravado, the band’s licensing company, we have created the ultimate gift package for Stones fans and their families. There has never been a greater Christmas present for anybody who loves the Stones or great vodka—and pretty much everyone I know loves both—will be all over this,” said Dan Aykroyd.

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Included in this highly collectible gift set Stunning handcrafted display case featuring a real zipper recalling the legendary Sticky Fingers album cover 2-CD compilation of live Rolling Stones hits - not available for sale anywhere else on the planet Crystal bottle decanter top - engraved with The Rolling Stones iconic lip-and-tongue logo Bottle tattoo - featuring the 50th anniversary logo “The Rolling Stones and Crystal Head Vodka are two iconic brands and we’re thrilled to be partnering with both in this, the Stones’ 50th year,” commented Lennox. “The Stones are the greatest rock ’n’ roll band of all-time and Crystal Head Vodka a leader in the spirit world with the synergies between the two brands endless.”

This luxurious, perfectly pure spirit with absolutely no additives is crafted from deep glacial aquifer water found in Newfoundland, Canada. The quadruple distillation and triple crystal filtration process that is unique to Crystal Head helps create a premium, luxury vodka unlike any other.

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OUR 1987 TARIFF Join us as we celebrate our award!

For 3 months only you can visit us and pay the same price for a room that we offered in 1987.

B&B from £49.50pp based on two people sharing midweek B&B from £62.50pp based on two people sharing Friday/Saturday Available in November, January and February For details and a brochure call 01874 754525 Email: enquiries@llangoedhall.com • www.llangoedhall.co.uk • @TheLlangoedHall Llyswen, Brecon, Powys LD3 0YP

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ALEJANDRA AND NICK OF THE FOODIES LARDER

Christmas with a Spanish Flavour Q. HOW DID THE FOODIES LARDER COME ABOUT? When we first met, Alejandra and I could barely speak each other’s languages. We got to know each other through whiling away the hours together in the kitchen. It was this passion for cooking that set us thinking about business. Sharing food is a core part of Spanish culture and we loved the idea of sharing our knowledge and experiences. We were conscious, not only that the Mediterranean diet was becoming more popular in Britain, but also that many of the best ingredients were hard to come by. As everyone who’s holidayed in Spain will know, there’s so much more to Spanish cuisine than you see in UK supermarkets and tapas menus. So we formulated a service that would introduce people to new tastes and flavours from around Spain, without them having to spend hours researching and sourcing individual products. And that’s how we arrived at our concept – a place where you’ll find your favourite foods, as well as all manner of tasty goodies and scrumptious delicacies.… a foodies’ larder no less!

Q. HOW DOES THE SCHEME WORK? Subscribers receive a fresh selection of gourmet Spanish food and ingredients every month – each different from the last, and each based on the season. There’s always something new to try and we provide a menu card with each delivery as well as publishing recipes on our site, with suggestions on how to use the ingredients.

Members can choose between a rolling monthly plan and pre-pay terms of three or six months. Sign up any time before the end of the month and you will be subscribed for the following month’s hamper.

Simple. For people wanting to surprise a friend or relative, we also offer a gift subscription. This has proven surprisingly popular… maybe because it’s a bit like having a birthday every month!

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never reach supermarket shelves. We focus on suppliers that develop high quality products with good nutritional value, using traditional and sustainable techniques. We’ve had everything from herb-infused organic olive oils, sherry vinegars and flavoured salt, to organic chocolate made with sea salt from Ibiza, salsas, pâtés, cheeses, jams, organic honeys and, of course, the all important jamón ibérico… plenty of variety thanks to the endless supply of great Spanish food.

Q. WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE FOODIES LARDER? Well, December’s Foodies Hamper actually marks our one-year anniversary and we have a few things planned. This month for the first time, we are now offering a vegetarian Foodies Hamper option. This is the first step towards a more customized hamper. We also recently announced the ability for subscribers to re-order items that they’ve had in their hampers that they want more off. Currently this is just done very simply by sending us an email and us then adding it to their following month’s order. Early next year we’ll be launching our new look online store. This will allow customers to manage their monthly delivery on the site – adding one-off items to their next delivery or requesting a particular product, olive oil for example, as a monthly addition to their order.

With gift subscriptions being so popular, especially at this time of year, we are also going to start offering gift certificates so that people have something to give that explains their present. So although the sign-up window for our Christmas Foodies Hamper has passed, anyone who still needs to buy their Christmas gifts can still sign up and we will send them a gift certificate detailing what their gift is and explaining the service. That way they have something to give at Christmas time that explains things and tells the person what they will be getting. The great news for those people on the receiving end - long after the Christmas feasting and present giving is over, when everyone else is meekly nibbling on celery sticks, they’ll be receiving a delicious box of Spanish gourmet goodies in the post! www.thefoodieslarder.co.uk

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Box 2, the specialist boutique in Kings Langley catering for sophisticated ladies size 14-30 for the last 8 years, is now preparing for those party evenings in December with their sumptuous designer collections.

ime to dazzle and sparkle, hit the town and kick up your heels at all those Christmas and New Year parties you’ve been invited to. As always, Box 2 is on trend with gorgeous glittering goodies that will make you feel as good as you look! Plush velvets and sparkly lurex will add a touch of glamour to any Christmas or New Year celebration with stunning accessories helping to complete any new outfit by adding that final bit of pizzazz along with the wow factor required at this time of year!

Located in Kings Langley High Street, in between Watford and Hemel Hempstead, Box 2 is 2 minutes away from Junction 20 on the M25. It is a stylishly-designed and welcoming boutique with a friendly team of staff who are always on hand to give personal attention and honest advice to ensure each customer leaves with the perfect outfit. The stock changes regularly to ensure your wardrobe is as individual as you. Most items will mix and match so your entire wardrobe is easy to assemble.

Then when all the festivities are over, curl up in front of the roaring fire in our snuggly winter knits, or enjoy family snowball fights in our superb array of cosy coats, beautiful scarves and snoods to keep you warm and toasty.

Kings Langley village has a lovely, bustling High Street with free parking on the main road and car parks. There are many quaint independent shops including 2 art galleries, interior designers, model railway shop for the husband, delicatessen, gift shop, jewellers, delicious coffee shop and a couple of pubs and restaurants. So take the whole family and have a day out.

Rather than dread the cold weather, embrace the changing seasons by spoiling yourself with a fabulous new look. You can see the new collections on line at www.box2.co.uk, but also note that there are many other styles available in store only, and you will be welcomed whether you decide to buy or browse.

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Box 2, 57 High Street, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 9HU. Telephone 01923 264743 or email kingslangley@box2.co.uk www.box2.co.uk

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Sydenham High School GDST has launched a unique new programme to encourage and support its elite sporting performers as they aspire to be the next generation of Olympians.

he SydElite Athlete Support Programme is designed to help talented young athletes attending the school, who compete at district, national or even international level, to better manage their sport/work/life balance and maximise their potential both academically and in their sport.

ordinator for the Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust. She addressed the whole school and then ran an inaugural workshop for the founding eight members of the programme whose sporting disciplines include: athletics; cricket; track cycling; netball; trampolining; classical ballet and contemporary dance.

The programme will track and monitor the girls’ progress; provide mentor support and guidance; deliver dedicated workshop sessions and ensure school and sport demands can be appropriately managed.

She told the girls: “Juggling academic studies and sporting commitments isn’t easy but then nothing that’s truly worthwhile in life ever is. You do have to make sacrifices and deal with disappointment but you will ultimately experience far more than any of your peers.

Trust your instincts, be sure to have a good support team around you and be relentless in your work ethic to reach your goals.”

The scheme was launched by Claire Bennett, a Sydenham High alumna, GB fencing champion and recently-appointed Athlete Co-

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The outstanding education we provide goes way beyond exams Places for girls from 4 to 18 Bursaries and scholarships available at Year 7 & 12 Contact us to find out more 020 8557 7004

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arge ladies are used to hearing themselves called ‘curvy’ ‘larger’ ‘outsize’ ‘plus size’ but whatever the label, larger ladies know it’s not easy to find fantastic designer clothes in sizes 18 to 30. Search no more ladies now they are all under one roof!! Dizzed Plus has dedicated an entire online shop to the needs and wants of today’s strong woman, by offering high-quality fashion by successful designers, tailor-made for the sophisticated lady with curves.

They offer you fantastic plus size designers such as Carolyn de la Drapiere, Doris Streich, Biggi M, Mona Lisa, Yoek, KjBrand, Prisa and many others.

Their extensive brand portfolio of designer fashion specialising in quality day wear, is steadily increasing their popularity among their female customers. Diane and Zamira know it is time that curvaceous women were made to feel fabulous, confident and glamorous. and they have endeavoured to find clothes that flatter and are shapely, stylish and different to what is on offer in the high street or many plus size clothes catalogues.

Stunning Plus Size Fashion has arrived big time in Aylesbury, Bucks - which is based in the Chilterns, with lovely towns like Chesham, Amersham, Gerrards Cross and Beaconsfield within a short distance – however with Dizzed Plus online their

Big, Bold & Beautiful is Diane’s motto for her new online store which is all about fulfilling a dream of offering large women the clothing styles that help define them to be different. customers are spread far and wide. Although they are an online shop they are passionate about everything they do.....They are not impersonal; and will help you choose that outfit for your special occasion, party or everyday executive workwear.

They strive to satisfy their customers - Dizzed Plus is all about personal service [many London plus size stores can be intimidating and you can find it uncomfortable to browse], now it’s easy for you to browse in the comfort of your home and yet you can email or speak to us and we can offer that personal touch and advice and spend as much time as you need until you are completely satisfied with your purchase.

They are happy for you to come and try on the collections by appointment.

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CAROLYN de la DRAPIERE is a deliciously different alternative to the plus-size apparel currently available. Sourcing only the best natural fabrics from France and Italy, Carolyn creates luxurious outfits that are contemporary and sophisticated. Her figure-enhancing dresses, skirts and tops are designed for women sized 18 to 26 who want to feel confident and look elegant.

DORIS STREICH is a family company that designs its collections with the contemporary women in mind, a fashion conscious woman who wants style and quality with a youthful quirkiness’. Beautiful and elegant clothes to flatter every figure.

BIGGI M Brigitte Merz established the brand Biggi M with her own name. A wonderful collection of fashionable t-shirts and sweaters, including a selection of trousers, skirts, dresses and jackets in the collection.

YOEK creates fashionable clothing with a beautiful and feminine flair. Clothes which do not hide the figure, but make every woman look wonderful.

KJ BRAND producing clothes for over 50 years and are known as specialists in young fashion in large sizes.

Their motto is ‘perfect fit’ ‘excellent value’ ‘high quality’ MONALISA A lovely designer, great range of tops and trousers to wear season after season, comfortable, wearable, can be worn smart or casual, great range of colours.

PRISA Is a quirky label, very continental and our autumn winter range features their many jackets and outerwear ANGEL CIRCLE has a lovely range of clothes, caters well for very large sizes and uses soft flowing designs

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Size Really Does Matter!

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ow often have we heard that before but in the world of bespoke shirt tailoring has a phrase been more appropriate? With over 75% of men (or their partners) purchasing shirts that don’t really fit them isn’t it about time to reverse this statistic and oh, by the way, look and feel better.

Finicky founder, David Roux de Buisson, spent many years traveling abroad with easy access to bespoke, yet affordable shirts and wanted to share this experience – and all from the click of a button in a customer’s home or office.

David’s team of highly skilled tailors can create any shirt from a quintessential classic (no wardrobe is complete without at least one simple white shirt…) to flamboyant colourful masterpieces. The wide and varied choice of quality fabrics and style options ensures each shirt is as individual as the wearer. Unlike with ordinary shirts where they wear you with your personally crafted Finicky shirt you wear them.

With a contemporary and easy to navigate website customers can create their own personalised shirt portfolio and only need to input their measurements once. The details are then saved for future ease of ordering.

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They are so confident you will love the shirts that each one comes with a personal guarantee of a 100%, no questions asked money back guarantee.

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The 3 treatment technologies of the Triniti feature combined bi-polar radio frequency and light energies which precisely heat tissue within the targeted treatment area, to stimulate improvement within the skin. Significant visible improvement can be seen over a course of 3-5 treatments, with a personalised treatment plan designed for each patient’s skin needs.

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wrinkles, and improves the skin texture – skin becomes smoother with increased elasticity.

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Topical anesthetic cream is applied prior to treatment to ensure no discomfort and most patients undergo the procedure and return to normal activities post treatment.

WHO CAN HAVE THE TREATMENT? Triniti is safe and effective for most skin types and colours.

Dr Haus says, “Being able to offer my patients the ultimate skin technology that Triniti offers allows them the opportunity to walk away with skin that they only remembered from their youth. It gives me great pleasure to see the difference in not just their outer appearance but their inner confidence too; they step out of my clinic with a bounce in their step.”

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HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? The treatment is 40-60 minutes per session for the face plus 15-30 minutes extra if the neck area is treated.

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In this month’s article Healthy Balance Integrated Medicine practitioners share their advice on your health issues.

This issue, Dr. Kate Barnes and Dr. Ahmad Moukli contribute.

Q. ‘It may sound clichéd but I have my elderly in-laws coming to stay over Christmas. Do you have any coping strategies for keeping stress levels down?’

Q. “In spite of having the Flu vaccination I never seem to be able to go through the winter without picking up coughs and colds and bugs. Is there anything I can do to raise my immune levels?”

A. Your anxiety is already building up! Effective communication before

A. Influenza (Flu) is an acute viral infection which affects the

hand is key. Decide in advance how long they will be staying, and what the expectations are. Ensure that there are no misunderstandings and consider having your own plans in place to allow the visit to come to a natural end. Err on a shorter rather than longer visit.

respiratory tract, causing chills, fever and headaches with muscle and joint aches and pains around the body. For most people it is self-limiting and recovery is within two to seven days. Flu vaccinations (the content of which varies each winter) do not prevent you from cold and flu symptoms completely, instead they reduces the chance of getting these symptoms.

Move yourself from the cycle of worry by answering any ‘what if’ questions with ready made solutions. If something unforeseen were to occur ‘does it really matter?’ Try to be flexible, there is no need to always stick rigidly to a plan or tradition, the art is to be organized allowing for some spontaneous change along the way.

Relax! Delegate tasks to other members of the family. Christmas is about sharing and should extend to sharing responsibilities. Never plan to provide the ‘perfect Christmas’ ‘good enough is good enough ’and there are no medals for being a slave in the kitchen. Have a positive, calm demeanor. It will benefit everyone. Keep a sense of humour and a sense of proportion. Be aware of the effect of alcohol. Get out in the fresh air with the family or on your own.

If the cat gets to the turkey resting on the side (which is what happened in my family one Christmas) take it for what it is... ‘not the end of the world.’ It also gives you something to talk about the following Christmas!

In addition to the seasonal flu vaccine there are several measures you can take to reduce the frequency and severity of cold and flu symptoms. Firstly there are effective practical measures to avoid spreading bugs like using tissues when you cough or sneeze, binning used tissues and thorough hand washing (or using hand gels). Nutrition and general fitness play an important role in immunity. Having a healthy diet and taking regular exercise to enhance the immune system should definitely be encouraged.

If your diet needs a boost over-the-counter vitamin and mineral supplements could enhance your body’s ability to fight off infections and reduce the intensity and duration of symptoms.

In essence, flu vaccination should be viewed as another layer to help fight against flu and cold bugs but is not a substitute for healthy living.

Dr. Kate Barnes is a GP of 20 years experience with a special interest in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Dr. Ahmad Moukli is a GP with a special interest in musculoskeletal medicine.

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Genetic Testing and Breast Cancer Family History The Angelina Jolie Effect

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he recent publicity surrounding Angelina Jolie’s decision to talk about her family history, her decision to have genetic testing and the prophylactic surgery she has had, has raised awareness of the potential benefits of analysing the breast cancer genes to give more accurate information on an individual’s personal risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. However several key clinical issues require clarification.

Traditionally genetic testing has been offered to families in which there is a strong family history with several closely related individuals in a particular family having developed cancer. We know that different cancer types can occur in families; a well-known pattern is breast cancer and ovarian cancer occurring in the same family; another well recognised pattern is bowel cancer and womb cancer.

Testing for the breast and ovarian cancer genes (BRCA1 and BRCA2) follows a two stage clinical process. In the first stage we take a blood sample from a lady in the family who has developed either breast or ovarian cancer, and then analyse the complete sequence of her BRCA1 and BRCA 2 genes.

These genes are made up of the letters C, G, A and T arranged in a long and unique sequence. The BRCA1 gene is made up of 100,000 letters arranged in sequence, and a faulty gene is caused by a very subtle change in the sequence, often consisting of a single spelling mistake, which can be found anywhere in the entire sequence.

Only if we manage to identify a spelling mistake in the blood sample of the individual with breast or ovarian cancer can we then move on to the second stage of the process, and determine whether a well relative in that same family has inherited the same spelling mistake. If she has the same mistake

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WORDS BY DR JAMES MACKAY Consultant Genetic Oncologist in the London Breast Clinic then she has inherited the faulty copy of the gene and is at significantly increased risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer at some time in her life. If she does not have that specific spelling mistake then she has inherited the good copy of the gene, and has the same risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer as anyone else of her age in the general population. We follow a similar two stage process in families with a strong history of bowel cancer, but look at the sequence of a different set of genes; those we know are involved in inherited bowel cancer. However we often see families with a strong history of breast and ovarian cancer, in which we cannot identify a fault in either BRCA1 or BRCA2.

Recently a new test has been introduced into the UK private sector by Myriad Genetics Inc, which examines the sequence of 25 genes from a single blood sample, thus allowing a much wider range of genes to be examined in any family. The early results (from 40,000 samples tested) suggest that we are able to identify faulty genes in many more families, allowing us to give a much more accurate estimate of an individual’s risk of developing different types of cancer, and therefore encouraging more targeted screening strategies.

It is now even more important than before to ensure that everyone offered genetic testing is given accurate and understandable information about their own individual risk, and the clinical implications of the genetic test results for them.

Dr James Mackay The London Breast Clinic, 108 Harley Street, London W1G 7ET Info@108harleystreet.co,uk Tel 0207 563 1234 www.108harleystreet.co.uk

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LEADING CONSULTANT VASCULAR SURGEON MICHAEL GAUNT OPENS A NEW PRACTICE AT THE LONDON CLINIC IN HARLEY STREET AND DISCUSSES THE TREATMENT OF VARICOSE AND THREAD VEINS… WHAT ARE VARICOSE VEINS? Varicose veins are a common problem affecting at least 20% of the adult population in the UK. ey occur when small valves inside the veins stop functioning correctly.

Rather than blood flowing effortlessly back towards the heart, the blood stagnates within the veins causing aching,

Michael Gaunt tiredness and discomfort.

At first, problem veins may not be visible but symptoms occur.

Sometimes patches of blue thread veins may be the earliest signs of an underlying problem. Eventually, the abnormal veins may become swollen, enlarged and varicose. is condition can be embarrassing and painful.

Varicose veins are usually blue or dark purple in colour and may also be lumpy or twisted in appearance.

While any vein can be affected, varicose veins most commonly develop in the legs and feet – predominantly because standing and walking can put pressure on the veins in the lower body.

WHY SHOULD I CONSIDER HAVING THEM TREATED? In the developing stages, varicose veins and thread veins may be primarily a cosmetic problem. However, if ignored, the condition can deteriorate and a variety of complications can occur such as leg swelling, pigmentation of the skin around the ankles and ulcers.

Occasionally, veins can burst causing bleeding, or the blood within the veins can clot leading to the painful condition of phlebitis or even deep vein thrombosis. People who use air travel for work or holidays may be at increased risk particularly if those flights are long haul.

IS THIS TREATMENT JUST FOR WOMEN? Certainly not, it can affect men just as much as it can affect women.

Men tend to cover their legs up more, so the problem may be hidden away and ignored, with some men only seeking treatment when their veins become swollen and complications start to occur.

It is important to target varicose veins before they become a problem, as without medical treatment some conditions may worsen.

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performed under local anaesthetic as a walk-in, walk-out procedure. is leaves the patient with minimal postoperative pain with practically immediate return to normal activity.

Michael Gaunt is a leading venous expert and has extensive knowledge of these procedures, having treated over 4,000 patients with the Endovenous Laser and ClariVein techniques.

Both techniques are associated with considerably less pain, bruising and scarring than traditional stripping techniques.

IS IT PERMANENT? Most modern techniques for treating varicose veins are associated with very good, long-term results.

Patients are benefiting more and more from the advances in the treatments and the new procedures that are now available.

HOW CAN I GET MY THREAD VEINS TREATED? Not all visible veins in the legs are varicose veins. Small veins underneath the skin, known as thread veins, spider veins or reticular veins, may become prominent due to a variety of different reasons. ey can cause symptoms of discomfort, itching and irritation as well as being unsightly.

Often the appearance of thread veins is due to the effect of daily wear and tear on delicate skin and local treatments are effective. However, sometimes thread veins are an indication of underlying varicose veins which may not be visible on examination.

Treatment of the thread veins will not be successful unless the underlying problem - for example the varicose veins - has been corrected first. erefore, a thorough venous assessment is necessary before initiating any local treatment for thread veins. is could include injection microsclerotherapy or VeinWave therapy.

Once underlying varicose veins have been treated or excluded, local treatment of the thread veins is much more likely to be successful.

VeinWave therapy is also very effective at removing unsightly facial red veins affecting the nose and cheeks.

ONCE I’VE DECIDED TO HAVE TREATMENT, WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP? Make an appointment where we can assess your condition and discuss potential treatment and steps forward. ese no obligation consultations are offered at e London Clinic in Harley Street.

If you would like to book a mini-consultation, including an ultrasound scan, for just £95, or if you would like to find out more about your treatment options call 01223 305858 or visit www.michaelgaunt.com ■

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Y ou thought she said “shoe” or perhaps “food”, but you are not sure.

Living your life trying to predict and guess what people have said can be very tiring and draining but most importantly devastating.

Often hearing loss happens so gradual that it might be difficult for someone experiencing it to recognise it. It thus becomes inevitable to develop coping strategies such as smiling and nodding in other words ‘pretending to hear’. The great news is with the high level of expertise and a wide range of hearing solutions available to suit individual needs, there is really no need to suffer in silence...

Hearing loss remains a global health issue and in the UK alone 1 in 6 people have hearing loss, which equates to more than 10 million people. Often people with hearing loss may feel isolated, anxious, vulnerable and the possibility of social withdrawal. In fact studies have shown that people with untreated hearing loss may be at an increased risk of depression.

Age remains one of the main causes of hearing loss among others including noise exposure, infections and genetics. The aging process results in general wear and tear causing inner ear hair-cell loss leading to hearing loss. To some extent, most people will experience hearing difficulties by age 60 years if not earlier. The most common complaint of people with this loss is “I can hear something being said, but cannot understand what is being said”. The nature of their hearing loss means that certain sounds, usually consonants which provide speech clarity are less audible.

Pindrop hearing is a leading independent Audiology practice based in Harley Street. We understand that making decision about a hearing solution is not something that should be taken lightly. Our aim is to guide you through your journey to better hearing. Our audiologists are highly trained professionals who combine an evidence based approach with state of art technology to thoroughly assess and determine the degree of your hearing loss and find the right solution to meet your individual hearing needs.

During your consultation, in addition to a standard hearing test, we will also perform a speech discrimination test in quiet and in noise. This type of testing more accurately establishes how your hearing loss affects you in different listening environments and can give a more precise prediction of the type of technology required to correct your hearing loss effectively.

When it comes to hearing technology, Pindrop Hearing offers wide range of options from the world’s top hearing aid manufactures to. We are not tied 102 DECEMBER2013

to any one hearing aid manufacturer and therefore we can recommend the most appropriate hearing device for your individual needs.

We offer many different styles of hearing aids including LYRIC- the first and only extended wear hearing device that is 100% invisible. Lyric is comfortably placed in the ear canal by your Lyric trained hearing professional at Pindrop Hearing and can be worn 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for up to 3 months at a time. No surgery or anaesthesia is required. Lyric is positioned completely inside the ear canal, so it uses your ear’s natural anatomy to provide exceptional sound quality. Lyric lets you hear better and live life to the fullest!

During a hearing aid fitting, our audiologists will perform real ear measurements to determine the hearing aid response levels in the ear, in order to ensure maximum hearing benefit for our clients. The consultation room is fully equipped with surround sounds which enables the audiologist to perform speech tests with your hearing aids but more importantly mimic real life situations such as ‘the restaurant and cinema feel’ to ensure that the noise reduction technology in the hearing aid is fully functioning at a high standard.

Pindrop also offers exceptional levels of aftercare, ensuring that every client achieves maximum amount of benefit possible from their hearing instruments. We receive referrals from ENT consultants and GPs but we also see self -referring clients.

So perhaps if you find that people are always mumbling and you are having to say “pardon” more than usual, then it’s probably time for you to book an appointment to see one of our audiologists either at Chelsea outpatient centre or 107 Harley Street.

The fact is good hearing helps you get the most out of life and it’s essential for so many simple things – like talking with friends and family, work colleagues, listening to music, learning and watching television. So don’t let hearing loss get in your way of enjoying life. Don’t suffer in Silence.

For more information about Pindrop Hearing, 107 Harley Street W1G 6AL and Chelsea Outpatients Centre, 280 Kings Road SW3 5AW, call today on 0207 487 2660 or email info@pindrophearing.co.uk www.pindrophearing.co.uk

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here are very few of us who have not known someone who has been impacted by cancer – whether personally, or by a loved one or close friend who has been struck by the disease in some form. It is a traumatic experience, both for the patient and for their nearest and dearest who have to remain supportive during this very stressful time. Confusion, anger and frustration are words often associated with early stage diagnosis.

For people used to having the best of everything in their lives, getting cutting edge treatment with rapid or priority access will be paramount.

However knowing where to start is another matter.

The key is getting objective information from an independent, well informed source, with no affiliation to any particular cancer clinic, but who can fast-track consultations with leading specialists in order to get rapid, definitive answers.

Advances in personalised cancer treatments have led to increasingly complex care strategies and technologies, many of which are not available in mainstream health services or private clinics outside London. Many of Harley Street’s top cancer specialists are leaders in their field and are involved in groundbreaking research that can directly affect individual treatment plans. Having the correct knowledge of how to access this level of specialist care along with the peace of mind that every aspect of the process will be managed

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is the information that patients and their carers want and need to source.

Harley Street Cancer Concierge is a new, unique and exclusive service combining priority access to world leading cancer specialists, cutting edge treatments, one to one Personal Patient Managers, logistics and accommodation and travel experts to deliver the worlds first dedicated and complete Cancer Concierge, designed to take care of every aspect of the patient’s treatment journey and help to reduce anxiety for both the patient and their carers.

Supported by an efficient team of professionals, one-to-one Personal Managers can fasttrack appointments, manage appointment schedules, attend medical consultations and treatment sessions, arrange travel, transport and accommodation, organise personal treatment research investigations and medical records as well as the interminable bureaucracy associated with form filling, insurers and medical bills.

In short, HSCC can oversee everything.

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Harley Street Cancer Concierge believes peace of mind is priceless and the decision to invest in your health is one of the most important choices you will ever make. The sophisticated and exclusive care you receive at HSCC provides complete peace of mind at the time you need it most.

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But it’s not all about looks, shutters are incredibly practical too. As you’d expect, they provide excellent control over light and privacy, but there’s more to them than you might think. They also give fantastic insulation to windows – perfect for draughty homes – they’re easy to keep clean and they’re extremely hardwearing, so it’s not just their classic style that will stand the test of time.

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H OUS E & GA R D E N Classic Charles II Period Wassail Bowl

Solid Turned Lignum Vitae With Fine Ring Turned Details English, c.1660 9” high x 8.25” diameter Image supplied by Robert Young Antiques.

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One of the Christmas Season traditions closely linked to collectable antiques is the Wassail and its Bowl.

t is known that the greeting ‘wassail’ is derived from many early Northern European languages and, however it is spelt, it roughly translates as “Good Health”.

But the Wassail is more than just a toast; it is a mixed drink containing a fair plug of alcohol, usually cider, as well as the celebration of quaffing it with a gathering of friends. This is called The Wassail in the Hall – on some occasions you all drink out of the same large bowl so its best to choose your friends carefully!

There is also the Wassail performed by strolling groups going from house to house, and the even more ancient custom of visiting the orchard to toast the health of the trees and bless the fruit; the Apple Wassail.

The large Wassail Bowl has for centuries been made of one timber in particular, lignum vitae. Nicknamed iron wood it is the heartwood of species of the genus Guaiacum and has a specific gravity of between 1.28 and 1.37, so it will not float in water.

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Genuine antique turned wood items of any type, particularly large bowls and cups will not be truly circular, for the timber will have shrunk and twisted slightly, but it is this very unevenness that gives such pieces their character and creates their appeal to the collector.

Some of the finest examples can be seen in the Victoria and Albert Museum in Kensington and if you are interested in learning more there are several excellent reference books under the heading of “Treen”.

The surface of a two or three hundred year old Wassail Bowl will be soft to the touch and shiny as bronze, and believe me, a sup of Wassail from one this year will make your Christmas special.

A great seasonal present too, but be prepared to pay upwards of £2000 for a good one – worth every penny. Merry Christmas.

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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, MidCentury 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; Antium

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Antiques, a haven for enthusiasts of all things Art Deco including lighting, clocks, jewellery, perfume bottles and glass plus Edwardian furniture; 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. Another hugely popular shop is London Dolls’ Houses & Toys, a wonderful collection of dolls’ houses, miniatures and antique dolls which continues to delight collectors and children alike.

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CHELSEA FABRICS Chelsea Fabrics was established twenty years ago as producers and wholesale suppliers of Curtain and Upholstery fabrics.

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t that time the most popular fabrics were printed designs and the Company sold its own exclusive designs not only to numerous shops and stores in the UK but exported to markets as diverse as Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the UAE and Scandinavia amongst many others.

About three years later, the company set up a showroom in Fulham, West London, which included a retail department named The Curtain Fabric Factory, to sell its discontinued designs direct to the public at greatly discounted prices.

Over the next decade, demand for prints diminished and plains and textures almost entirely took over the market. Such was the demand for discounted fabrics in the retail shop, that more emphasis was placed in that area and the offer was greatly expanded. Making excellent use of the contacts that the company had established overseas enabled a huge selection of fabrics to be sourced from the best Mills Worldwide, cutting out the middle man and offered at very keen prices.

Other products and services were gradually introduced, including curtain tracks and poles of every description, including electric, remote controlled systems, Roman, Roller, Venetian and Vertical blinds, again including motorised systems, all fitted by the Companies expert fitters.

Also a recently introduced upholstery service to compliment the huge range of upholstery fabrics on offer, all discounted of course.

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the extent that the choice of colours, styles, qualities and effects, is probably the largest in West London. There are dozens of different types of plains and semi plains, ranging from pure silks to velvets, traditional florals to the latest themes in abstracts, jacquards, embroideries, satins, designs with horses, designs with maps, butterflies, flowers of every description, trees, animal skins, the list is virtually endless. And for clients who cant find their perfect choice in stock, there are thousands of samples from the Worlds leading Mills to browse through. The only criticism and one often repeated, is that the choice is too large !

But to help with this expert staff are on hand to advise with a no pressure, one to one service. It is no accident that a large percentage of customers are repeat ones or have been personally recommended.

The stores somewhat unlikely location is in the middle of North End Road, Fulham at the junction with Lillie Road, just along from the famous fruit and vegetable market and within a short walk from West Kensington, Fulham Broadway and West Brompton Road tube stations or easy pay & display parking around he corner.

The narrow entrance belies the 5,000 square feet of space crammed full of stock to which it opens up. If there was such a thing as a “Fabric Tardis� this is certainly it, and well worth a visit.

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Nestled amongst the antique shops and fine art galleries of Kensington Church Street sits a shop like no other

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ith a showroom full of eclectic pieces, which combine luxury fabrics and decadent furniture with original artworks and urban graffiti, the company has come a long way from the early days back in 2004. Swedish designers Jimmie Karlsson and Martin Nihlmar were moving furniture out of their flat, when a neighbour caught a glimpse of two chairs. Never designed to be show pieces, these were just chairs they’d decided to make for themselves, and their own home.

Lucky for us, the neighbour saw potential, and offered to sell the chairs in a local chandelier shop. Thus Jimmie Martin Ltd was born!

Trading originally in East London, on Columbia Road, and later Redchurch St, the duo won the prestigious “New Designer In Practice” award in 2005, and was nominated in the Furniture Design category of the Design and Decoration Awards, in association with the Independent on Sunday. From here, the business has grown at an astonishing rate, and pieces are featured regularly in the press around the world. With a cool, fresh and cutting edge style, its no wonder Jimmie Martin has attracted the attention of some high profile celebrity clients.

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Martin. None more so than the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna, who helped showcase the Jimmie Martin brand to a global audience at the Indianapolis Superbowl XLVI. The custom-made avant garde chariot-cum-throne played a huge part in the stars performance. A collaboration both surreal and gratifying, considering the humble beginnings of Jimmie Martin.

Using their philosophy of “luxury without rules” the design duo decided to launch an interior design business. This has proven immensely popular, and the team’s talent for setting a mood has lead to designs for both high profile nightclubs and luxury penthouse apartments. Featured in the Andrew Martin Design Review Vol. 16, and this years upcoming Vol. 17, things are going pretty well for the pair who were just trying to move house.

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Time of your life DEALING IN ONLY QUALITY ANTIQUE CLOCKS, GÜTLIN HAS THE TIMELESS CLASSIC YOU’VE ALWAYS DREAMT ABOUT

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ime has certainly moved on from when it could only be told by looking at the sun or the stars in the sky. Today, breaking the day into precise intervals is crucial for the operation of a modern society. Being able to tell the time is taken for granted in the 21st century, but clocks can be so much more than a cold, automated machine.

This is where antique clocks come into their own – where a combination of mechanical and aesthetic can create a piece of art.

Walking into Gütlin on the King’s Road, Chelsea, the gentle tick-tock of the many timepieces brings reassurance and peace. Housed in what was previously an art gallery, Gütlin is brimful from wall to wall with gold, silver and fine wood classic timepieces – from a rare Glashutte Second World War Luftwaffe pilots’ wristwatch to a 1720 William Barrow grandfather clock.

The owners of Gütlin, horologists John and Mark Coxhead – a father and son team, have a passion for collecting, dealing and restoring top timepieces.

Established nearly 20 years ago, they are located in an area world renowned for fine antique shops and art galleries.

Only dealing in quality clocks of the 18th and 19th centuries, and some from the 20th century, Gütlin’s speciality is French mantle and longcase clocks in mahogany, walnut and oak.

However, it caters for all tastes and styles, with watches from the 1920s to 1960s, and gold, silver, carriage, bracket and novelty clocks. It also has a small range of barometers and boulle side cabinets.

EXCLUSIVITY Starting small, buying from auctions and exhibiting at fairs, Gütlin soon built a comprehensive collection and name for themselves. ‘Not only did we sell well, but we bought well too,’ says John. ‘We’d come home with money in our

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pockets and a new set of clocks to restore, which was very gratifying.’

Mark says: ‘We’re engineers, with a great understanding of antique clocks, how they operate and what their values are. We are both passionate and enthusiastic about the world of clocks and want to be able to provide fine decorative items for people’s homes.’ Gütlin also specialises in Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos clocks from the 1950s to present day. A Swiss clock that uses changes in atmospheric temperature and pressure to wind itself, the power consumed by a 15 watt light bulb could run over 60 million Atmos clocks at the same time. One of the most difficult clocks a repairer will encounter, Gütlin is fully prepared to return them to the highest of operational standards. ‘They’re something that is unusual and different; made to the highest order in a period when quality counted,’ says Mark.

STANDARDS There is nothing clock wise that Gütlin will not repair. Using specialist, modern tools, it is prepared for all eventualities.

‘The tools we use mean we can do better work and do it quicker,’ says Mark. Celebrities and royalty are no strangers to Gütlin. The late Princess Margaret bought a clock as a present for a friend, and various highpowered people from the music industry have passed through its doors. It services all the Home Office, Household Cavalry and Ministry of Defence clocks.

Interior designers are also great fans of Gütlin’s offerings, returning time and time again.

As for the future, Gütlin aims to increase its upmarket stock, while still offering a first-class repair or refurbishment service. Mark concludes: ‘Working for yourself, for Gütlin, is a very privileged experience. We started with nothing, so to have built the business up over the years is a dream for us.’ www.gutlin.com

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Today, a home cinema room means integration of design elegance, comfortable seating and impeccable performance. When designing a home cinema room it is essential to have the necessary components to achieve the perfect audio and visual sensation. A winning home cinema system needs properly integrated components (television, projector system, receiver, speakers, gaming devices, internet access, etc) that work in synergy to optimize each other’s performance and deliver the ultimate sensory experience.

A best-value optimum-performance home cinema system often requires a multi-brand solution – and the vast knowledge, experience and expertise of A/V Consultants is required to design a system that integrates components from different brands to deliver maximum performance at minimum cost. While the A/V Consultant carefully considers the performance parameter of each component, the client is only interested in the end result – and with a good consultant designing the optimum system the end result will be spectacular.

The ultimate home cinema room combines good aesthetic design, comfort, life-like sound and visual reproduction, and lighting that enhances the audio-visual experience. A home cinema room can be a sanctuary from the hectic demands of contemporary life, a place to entertain guests, or an affordable luxury for all the family. And with the cost of home cinema technology at an all-time low, it is so easy to make this fantasy into a reality today!

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Chiswick Auctions The Famous Auction On Your Doorstep Chiswick Auctions has been the home of many TV shows You get a very friendly welcome Many people have never visited an auction, well they make it as easy as possible, from the moment you unpack your treasures, to the time when you receive your money, their very experienced staff can help you every step of the way.

Selling Chiswick Auctions offer free valuations and advice to everyone; the valuers can visit your home, assess the value of items and then arrange for a collection team to come at a convenient time to take the items away. They then provide a detailed receipt for items that may appear the next week in the Tuesday auction. Auctioning over 25,000 items each year, which include jewellery & watches, home furnishings to antiques of all kinds styles and eras. The range of items that Chiswick Auctions handle is staggering. All goods are checked to see that they are fit for the purposes i.e. are they sturdy and robust.

Condition reports can be given upon request.

Many estate agents recommend Chiswick Auctions to their clients as they can auction their unwanted household items when they leave a property and also they can buy `new` items for their new property.

Viewing Every auction is available online, the catalogue is put together from Wednesday onwards and is completed Sunday morning. Items can be viewed for 2 days before the auction from 12-6 Sundays, 10-6 Mondays and the morning of the auction day Tuesday 10-12. Experience staff are at hand on viewing days to assist wherever necessary.

Buying Each item is carefully described and has an estimated value along with a photograph. To be able to buy, customers must first register, (whether online or in person) and then they are allocated a buyer number, these are needed to register who has bought an item and will be needed when payment is made before collecting the items that you have purchased. After registration bids can be left by completing a commission bid form, stating the maximum amount you wish to pay (excluding the buyers’ commission) or you can enjoy the experience of bidding live in person at the sale, or 122 DECEMBER2013

online via www.thesaleroom.com. Please remember that bidding is a contract to buy.

Value For Money Auctions often include contemporary household items such as dining tables, settees and chairs which cost a fraction of the retail price as they may not fit in someone’s new home. You can be notified in advance if you specify categories that are of interest to you when registering.

Online You can safely view, listen and bid on every weekly auction online via our online auction host www.the-saleroom.com/chiswick. Full details are available on the comprehensive website www.chiswickauctions.co.uk Atmosphere There is nothing quite like the buzz of a live auction, with many people involved in bidding and the auctioneers make it a fast moving adventure. Often they make humorous comments and the excitement gathers momentum when an unexpected lot goes way beyond the estimate. Sometimes a dealer has spotted something `a Sleeper` that may have been overlooked or 2 bidders desperately want to secure a particular treasure. Auctions start at 12 noon on Tuesdays and generally run through an amazing 120+ lots per hour, sometimes up to 3 per minute. Attention is required as you may have waited quite some time for your lot to come up. Monitors (behind the auctioneer and in reception) along with the speaker system show the current lot with a picture and the printed catalogues detail everything you need to know.

Special Interests There are speciality auctions each quarter focussing on particular themes including Jewellery, Books & Manuscripts, Toys & Dolls, Along With Furniture and general antiques.

Chiswick Auctions is a fascinating place, full of surprises and bargains & as their company line goes: Because one never knows.. in other words you could be sitting on a fortune..

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Estimate £1,500 – £2,000 A gentleman’s Hublot Big Bang wrist watch.

Estimate £3,500 – £4,500 A gentleman’s Graham Chronofighter wrist watch.

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