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Pop icon Kylie Minogue is to headline this year’s BBC Proms in the Park in Hyde Park. Now in its 17th year, it is Britain’s largest outdoor classical music event and a rousing finale to two months of the finest music. The Luna Cinema, the country’s leading producer of open air cinema, is proud to present a Summer season of classic films presented on a huge screen in magical settings across London. The Bulgari Hotel & Residences, Knightsbridge opened in May as the first brand new luxury hotel build in the city for 40 years. The Shard also finally opened in spectacular style on 6th July with a laser light show beamed across the London skyline. Battersea Power Station, the four-tower listed London landmark, has been sold to a consortium led by Malaysia’s SP Setia for £400m, beating bids from about 15 others from as far afield as Brazil, China, South Africa and Kazakhstan. This gives you just a small taste of exciting events & articles featured in this month’s issue...

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SELFRIDGES LAUNCHES THE BIG ROOFTOP TEA & GOLF PARTY

THIS SUMMER’S COOLEST PLACE TO EAT AND PLAY! Selfridges has reopened its legendary roof to launch its Big Rooftop Tea and Golf Party, as part of the Big British Bang, the store’s allencompassing creative homage to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics, staged during the most important cultural and sporting year in Great Britain’s recent history. Selfridges’ Big British Tea & Golf Party has transformed the store’s roof into a Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory meets Alice in Wonderland hybrid with the launch of a crazy golf like no other and an awardwinning organic café for the best, most fun and the highest British afternoon tea on Oxford Street. The nearly 200 giant tree-lined, 9-hole, 2,530sqft crazy golf course is designed by British jellymongers and food architects extraordinaire - Sam Bompas and Harry Parr of Bompas & Parr. Revisiting the idea of the original Selfridges’ mini golf set up on the store’s roof back in the 1930’s, the duo are giving the full afternoon tea treatment to their crazy golf, making it the perfect companion to the Daylesford Café built next to it. The course has been designed to look like a giant display of cakes, 1 2 J U LY 2 0 1 2

one for each hole, and each of them represent a famous London landmark. Participants are challenged to conquer Buckingham Palace (hole #7), St. Paul’s Cathedral (hole #4) and Tower Bridge (hole #6), all clad in fondant and piped icing and to cross cake-stand bunkers and sugary waterfalls, while successful shots are rewarded with visual treats. To add to the experience, Bompas and Parr are ensuring the vision of cakes is accompanied by a suitable and very British scent: that of Bakewell tart via a clever microtechnology system. And just for good, eccentric and absurd British measure, a single red telephone box punctuates the gargantuan landscape.

The other outstanding experience on Selfridges’ roof this summer is a celebration of British afternoon tea, with a twist. In fact, it is the highest afternoon tea served on Oxford Street and designed to be not only the best, but also the most fun. Whether basking in the sun or shaded by the retractable awning, Daylesford Café is open daily, from 12 noon with a bespoke menu to fit this unique experience, catering for all appetites from lunch to dinner. Daylesford Café serve delicious, organic food within an outdoor playful picnic setting – with all produce sourced from their farm. Everything

on the menu is glorious, from a proper British afternoon tea and award-winning cheeseboard, to a surprising gin jelly – a special collaboration with Bompas & Parr. On balmy summer evenings, the roof top at Selfridges is the place to unwind and relax, watch the sun set over London whilst sipping a cold glass of Pimms. With the launch of crazy golf with Bompas & Parr and the Daylesford Café on Selfridges’ roof, Londoners and visitors to the capital this summer are only six floors away from an oasis of peace, fun and heavenly food available in the UK.

MORE INFORMATION Opening hours from 12 noon daily until store closes. Crazy golfers can book online at www.jellymongers.co.uk Golf is open; Mon-Sat 12noon7.30pm (last entry 6.45pm) Sun 12noon -6pm (last entry 5.15pm) Golfers must be over 16 or accompanied by an adult. No children under six. For a full schedule of events and more Big Roof Top Tea and Golf Party information, visit www.selfridges.com/bigbritishbang

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London Design Festival CELEBRATES A DECADE OF DESIGN

“From our sleek and fabulous New Bus for London to the iconic golden beauty of the Olympic torch, the design industry is a crucial part of London’s vibrancy as well as its success and future prosperity. That is why I am delighted to be backing the London Design Festival, which is an unrivalled showcase of some of the best creative ideas from the UK and around the world.” BORIS JOHNSON, MAYOR OF LONDON

This September sees the London Design Festival, one of the most important events on the global design calendar, mark its tenth anniversary. Conceived by Sir John Sorrell and Ben Evans, the Festival was originally designed to pay tribute to the capital’s creativity and innovation; ten years later, this aim has been achieved beyond all expectations. “It is especially exciting to be staging the 10th London Design Festival in September during the year of the Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee,” says John Sorrell. “Over the last 10 years, we 1 4 J U LY 2 0 1 2

have grown the Festival across the world’s creative capital and this year, the Festival will be better than ever as we join in the celebrations and put the spotlight on design.” Since 2003, the Festival has been responsible for showcasing a range of exciting and ambitious projects, from installations in London’s public spaces to commissioned projects, highlighting emerging talent, in museums and galleries. Year on year, the Festival has evolved and developed in terms of its partners and its audience with 2011 seeing over 300 separate events and projects in London as

part of the ten-day celebration. For 2012, a year when the global spotlight is firmly on London, the Festival is delighted to present a programme that will more than equal the quality, imagination and innovation that it has demonstrated for the last decade. “The London Design Festival continues to present design in new ways to an ever expanding audience. For details of individual events through The London Design Festival, please visit www. londondesignfestival.com

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The Mayor’s Thames Festival 2012

LONDON’S LARGEST FREE FESTIVAL ALONG THE BANKS OF THE THAMES 8TH & 9TH SEPTEMBER FROM THE LONDON EYE TO ST KATHARINE DOCKS The Mayor’s Thames Festival is one of Europe’s most spectacular free festivals celebrating the rich cultural diversity of London with music, dance, interactive art, performances, river races and an illuminated night carnival and river firework finale. This year’s festival will be held on 8th & 9th September, the closing weekend of the London 2012 Games, and will be the Mayor’s – and the city’s – final celebration of an amazing year for London in 2012. The Festival’s iconic illuminated Night Carnival takes place on the Sunday evening and brings together over 2,000

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dancers, drummers and masqueraders along London’s Victoria Embankment. It’s followed by the traditional riverbased firework spectacular, which will be bigger than ever and a fitting finale to an incredible summer.

Supported by the Mayor of London and Arts Council England, the Festival is delivered by the Thames Festival Trust, and sees over 800,000 Londoners spend the weekend on the banks of the Thames.

and pioneering verve of this great world capital and will have a significant role to play in our celebrations marking the 2012 Games, adding to the colour and excitement of an amazing year for the capital. So head down to the South Bank and enjoy this truly amazing event showcasing the vibrancy, diversity and rich culture of our capital.”

Other highlights include the Festival’s Kids’ Choir, which sees 600 children perform a new repertoire from composer Sam Lee, celebrating its tenth anniversary and London’s longest food and crafts market along the riverside walkways. Throughout the summer the Thames Festival Trust will be announcing new elements set to take place that mean this year’s event is set to be like no other.

Adrian Evans, Festival Director, said: “This year is going to be a true spectacular. The Festival brings Londoners together to celebrate the things that make the city great and this year we’re proud to be London’s The Thames Festival Trust is a celebration of an incredible summer.” not-for-profit charitable trust with an independent board of trustees. Boris Johnson, Mayor of London said: “The Thames Festival For more information, please visit celebrates the ingenuity, creativity www.thamesfestival.org

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Originally started as an offshoot of the Trinidad Carnival in 1964, the Notting Hill Carnival has become an internationally acclaimed event which remains true to its Caribbean roots. Over the last forty years, it has matured into a melting pot of diverse cultural and musical genres that come together in modern West London streets.

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Second only to Rio de Janeiro, Notting Hill Carnival is one of the world’s greatest street festivals, celebrating ethnic diversity and freedom through music, movement and masquerade making this uniquely cosmopolitan part of London come alive in a vibrant kaleidoscope of colour, sound and aroma.

systems – groups of DJs located at various points throughout the carnival route, playing the lively music that keeps everyone dancing throughout the festival.

THE COMMUNITY A typical carnival audience is a mix of old, young and every ethnicity under the sun. As well as a large number of Londoners (including The weekend is the high-spot of the Notting Hill residents that the carnival season, marking the enjoy the sights and sounds from culmination of a year of planning their balconies!), visitors come involving hundreds of grass-roots from around the UK and the community organisations engaging world to experience the unique over 50,000 young people and atmosphere, spectacle and mass adults in artistic endeavours. happiness that is carnival.

food. The Notting Hill Carnival provides the perfect introduction to jerk chicken, rice and peas and rum punch as well as the odd taste of other exotic cuisines. Bring a healthy appetite along to Carnival, as there are patties, curries, jerk chicken and fried plantain from the street stalls to sink your teeth into.

The London Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street party in Europe and it is also the perfect opportunity to sample the diversity of London’s ethnic cuisine, including spicy Caribbean, Nigerian, Thai and Chinese flavours. More than 300 stalls line the streets with the majority selling delicious THE CARNIVAL CONSISTS Carnivalists have focussed authentic Caribbean food, from OF FIVE ART ARENAS communities depending on their roti and fried fish to curry goat and Mas (masquerade) bands - this is discipline, (Mas Bands, Static Sound rice & peas. The most popular dish what provides the carnival with its Systems, Mobile Sound Systems, is jerk chicken and last year more colour as vibrant costumes bands Calypso or Steel Pan). During the than five tonnes were consumed parade along the carnival route. carnival season, all of these groups during the Bank Holiday weekend! Steel pans or ‘pan’ - crafted from come together to collectively evoke oil drums, steel pans were used by a dynamic atmosphere, reaching Perhaps the carnival’s most famous Caribbean performers as a link to audiences and sponsors from stall holder is Levi Roots. After their African past. Performed as a around the world becoming ever years of selling his family’s secret collective, a steel band can emulate more aware of the audacious revelry recipe sauce at the Notting Hill the sound of a symphony orchestra. and spirit that carnival evokes. Carnival, the entrepreneur hit the Calypso music – recognized as big time with BBC2’s Dragon’s Den. the first music of the Caribbean. FOOD AND DRINK With millions of bottles of Reggae This art form is used to sing There’s nothing quite like the Reggae sauces sold and the launch about topical subjects and smell of Notting Hill Carnival. of the Reggae Reggae chicken comment about major events. We’re talking about the wonderful sandwich, Notting Hill Carnival can Static and mobile sound aromas of traditional Caribbean claim a massive culinary success.

The Caribbean is an extremely diverse region with an eclectic cuisine built on many influences, including French, Spanish, Dutch, British and African. The range of dishes on offer reflects this diversity and include roti, an Indo-Caribbean dish served with meat or vegetables; jerked meats (chicken/pork), heavily seasoned with an extremely hot marinade; rice & peas; curry goat; and Jamaican patties, light pastry filled with savoury meat, chicken or mixed vegetables. THE FUTURE The Notting Hill Carnival has evolved continuously since its early roots were established. The trend is set to continue as they develop their season of events, and maintain and build upon the Carnival weekend’s reputation as one of the world’s largest, most audacious and professionally managed street parties. Every year, Carnival season highlights the success of multicultural London and reinforces the capital’s reputation for staging world-class events, particularly as this follows the 2012 Olympics. The future of the Carnival is not only exciting, it is breathtakingly bright and ambitious.

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THE ULTIMATE LUXURY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE With over 40 luxury brands under one roof, The Village at Westfield London is a place to discover the best in designer fashion and lifestyle. A visually stunning environment makes this a stylish shopping experience for luxury lovers everywhere. And it’s not just for shopping. The Searcy’s Champagne bar located in the heart of The Village creates an intimate focal point: a place to meet and relax and take in the panoramic views of the world’s leading fashion brands, including UK firsts and world acclaimed names all in one space. Take the iconic sweeping staircase to the first floor where the cascading chandeliers seem ever closer and enter another level of tempting food and fashion with Caffe Concerto and even more luxury fashion and accessory boutiques. The Village is an ever-evolving space that cleverly combines shopping with culture. Events, exhibitions and fashion installations habitually take their place within The Village, to create an inspirational and culturally stimulating destination. 2 0 J U LY 2 0 1 2

The Village has played host to evenings of arts and entertainment, including free art exhibitions and celebrity performances. Fashion installations activate the space and ultra-modern mannequins bring the latest fashion collections to life, putting a stamp on Westfield London as an avant-garde destination that fuses art and culture with retail and lifestyle. AT YOUR SERVICE Service is paramount with a dedicated and bi-lingual concierge team at your service. Westfield London’s high level of customer service includes personal chauffeurs, concierge, hands free shopping, UK and international home and hotel delivery, personal stylists, cloakroom and bag storage services, tax-free shopping and valet services – all designed to transform the shopping experience. LUXURY ONLINE Westfield London celebrates modern luxury for the contemporary shopper with dedicated microsite on The Village, extending the luxury

experience online to give shoppers 24/7 access to the latest news from the designer world of fashion and accessories. The site offers a one-stop directory for all that is happening in the now world-famous Village with everything from retailer promotions to events and activities taking place in this luxury destination designed by Michael Gabellini. Westfield London already provides advanced, interactive technology throughout the centre and is home to a state-of-the-art all-digital Vue cinema offering the latest 3D technology across 14 auditoria. THE VILLAGE OPENING HOURS Mon-Friday Sat Sun

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Proms in the Park

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op icon Kylie Minogue is to headline this year’s BBC Proms in the Park in Hyde Park – the annual Last Night of the Proms spectacular broadcast live on BBC Radio 2. Now in its 17th year, it is Britain’s largest outdoor classical music event and a rousing finale to two months of the finest musicmaking at the BBC Proms. An honorary British national treasure, Kylie Minogue is one of the world’s most successful female singers, and she’s currently celebrating her 25th anniversary as a recording artist. Kylie has shown an astounding 2 2 J U LY 2 0 1 2

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capacity for reinvention which has earned her a huge fanbase around the globe. She’s sold over 68 million records, has recorded eleven studio albums and produced two live CDs, a Greatest Hits album and the Ultimate Kylie double album, as well as winning countless awards, including Brits and Ivor Novello Awards. Kylie’s appearance at this year’s Proms in the Park promises to get everybody in the party mood as they take part in the fun, festivities and flagwaving of the Last Night of the Proms celebrations.

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This years line up includes... ALFIE BOE Tenor IL DIVO and Special Guest KYLIE MINOGUE BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Richard Balcombe Royal Choral Society Presented by Sir Terry Wogan

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Kylie says: “I’m delighted to be performing at one of the UK’s most outstanding nights of the musical calendar, and to sing in front of thousands of people whilst being accompanied by the legendary BBC Concert Orchestra in such a special year is truly a dream come true.” Il Divo will join the line-up of internationally acclaimed musical stars to make their first ever appearance at BBC Proms in the Park. Recently named ‘Artist of the Decade’ at the Classic Brits, the operatic pop group has enjoyed 27 million album sales since their multiplatinum debut album in 2004, 160 gold and platinum discs and the success of releasing the only crossover classical album ever to enter the US Billboard Top 200 at No 1. Also taking to the stage is tenor Alfie Boe, the London Community Gospel Choir and Proms in the Park regulars, the Royal Choral Society who will perform alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra under conductor Richard Balcombe. Abba tribute band Björn Again,

the Chicago Blues Brothers, the BBC Big Band, the cast of the new West End musical Let It Be and introducing the Gypsy Queens who will all appear at the event which culminates in a live video link-up with the Last Night of the Proms in the Royal Albert Hall and a nationwide singalong to favourites including ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ as well as Last Night classics such as Rule, Britannia! and

Land of Hope and Glory. Radio 2 DJ Tony Blackburn will host the early evening entertainment for the first time, while Sir Terry Wogan looks forward to his yearly sojourn to Hyde Park for the main evening performance: “As listeners to Weekend Wogan on BBC Radio 2 are well aware, Prawns in the Pork is one of my favourite days of the year and to have the Princess of

Pop herself Kylie Minogue performing in Hyde Park promises to make the concert an unforgettable spectacle.” Proms in the Park fans across the UK are able to tune in to the concert live on BBC Radio 2 or for selected coverage by pressing the Red Button during the Last Night of the Proms on BBC TV. The concert will be available on BBC iPlayer for seven days after the event.

TICKETS Tickets are on sale now via www.bbc. co.uk/promsinthepark and by phone from See tickets on 0844 209 7353* (a transaction fee of £2.00, plus a booking fee of £1.35 per ticket applies). Tickets are also available from the Royal Albert Hall on 0845 401 5040* (a booking fee of 2% of the total value, plus £1.00 per ticket up to a maximum of £10.00 applies) and in person at the Royal Albert Hall Box Office (Door 12, a booking fee of 2% of the total value applies to in-person bookings for more than two tickets, if paying by credit/debit card). * Calls cost up to 5p/min from most landlines (an additional connection fee may also apply). Calls from mobiles may cost considerably more. All calls will be recorded and may be monitored for training and quality-control purposes.

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LONDON EVENTS

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KIDS WEEK Kids Week achieves phenomenal first day ticket sales! Kids Week, London theatre’s annual initiative for children, has shown that families are keener than ever to factor in a trip to the West End this summer, with an unprecedented 42,232 tickets snapped up in the first 24 hours of sales alone (from going on sale 12 June 10am). Now in its 15th year and run by the Society of London Theatre and supported by Ticketmaster, Kids Week is all about encouraging young people to experience the magic of live theatre. In 2012, Kids Week lasts for the whole of August as part of the London 2012 Festival, the spectacular 12-week nationwide celebration running until 9th September 2012 bringing together leading artists from across the world

with the very best from the UK. During Kids Week (1-31 August) a child aged 16 or under can go free to participating shows when accompanied by an adult paying full price. Up to two extra children’s tickets can be purchased at half price. Kids Week also has a fantastic range of free activities and events such as Q&As with the stars, song and dance workshops on stage and a peek behind the scenes to see how the magic happens. Putting the achievement into context, Edwin Shaw, Theatre Consultant at See Tickets, who has worked in the West End for over 50 years, said: “I am thrilled and delighted that Kids Week

has got off to such a terrific start. In my memory, no other theatre promotion has sold as many tickets in a 24 hour period, so this is really very remarkable.” Whilst tickets for certain shows were snapped up quickly, plenty more tickets are still available for shows including The Wizard Of Oz and MAMMA MIA!, and for activities including a Chariots Of Fire acting workshop, a Q&A with Sweeney Todd’s Michael Ball and a chance to sing your heart out with the Jersey Boys. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.kidsweek.co.uk or telephone 0844 248 5151 (no booking or postage fees apply).

The shows taking part in Kids Week are... The 39 Steps Billy Elliot The Musical Blood Brothers Carousel Chariots Of Fire Chicago Disney’s The Lion King The Doctor’s Dilemma Dreamboats and Petticoats Ghost The Musical Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain Jersey Boys Les Misérables Mamma Mia! Matilda the Musical A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Mousetrap Nickelodeon’s Dora The Explorer One Man Two Guvnors The Phantom Of The Opera Ragtime The Musical Reduced Shakespeare Company Rock Of Ages Shrek The Musical Singin’ In The Rain Spamalot Stomp Sweeney Todd The Tiger Who Came To Tea Timon Of Athens Thriller Live Top Hat War Horse We Will Rock You Wicked The Wizard Of Oz The Woman In Black and Yes, Prime Minister (all shows subject to availability; certain shows have very limited availability; age suitability guidance on the Kids Week website).

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he Luna Cinema, the country’s leading producer of open air cinema, is proud to present a Summer season of classic films presented on a huge screen in magical settings across London, Kent, Sussex, Surrey and Dorset. Bring friends, family and a picnic and enjoy a movie under the stars in some truly stunning locations, including many of the historic Royal Parks, Palaces and Castles around London and the South East. Stunning open-air cinema venues include Hampton Court Palace, Kew Gardens, Kensington Palace, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, Battersea Park, Dulwich Park, Wakehurst Place, Surrey and Leeds Castle, Kent. For a full list of venues and movies see right. n e22001122 2 58 6 J jUuLY

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Royal Greenwich A SUMMER SPECTACULAR FOR ROYAL GREENWICH 4TH JULY - 12TH AUGUST 2012

he Royal Borough of Greenwich is holding a forty-day festival that will mark Greenwich as one of the most culturally vibrant places to be during this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games. The event will transform the historic grounds of the Old Royal Naval College, as it showcases the very best in dance, music, comedy, film, art, theatre and much, much more. This is an iconic Olympic and Paralympic venue in the heart of a World Heritage Site on DYLAN MORAN the banks of the River Thames. The festival will offer audiences from across London and beyond, the chance to experience world-class entertainment encouraging them to stay on and enjoy their time in the borough. DANCE GB, featuring all three of the UK’s national ballet companies, will open the proceedings with a celebration of contemporary dance inspired by the Games. The hugely popular Greenwich Comedy Festival will bring laughter with its customary collection of big name comedians including Dylan Moran, Sean Lock, Reginald D Hunter and many more. A programme of music featuring a diverse range of artists from folk legend Martin Carthy SEAN LOCK to a bombastic Bollywood Brass Band, will be presented throughout the festival. It will also feature the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Big Screen showing Games’ competition results during the day and a choice selection of open-air film screenings during the summer evenings. Other delights include a Little Top

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featuring cabaret, theatre, music and spoken word; Greenwich’s specialist shops showcasing their wares in brightly coloured Boutique Cabins; a delicious selection of food and drink stalls; a Wellness Studio; Meantime Brewing Company’s The Old Brewery, workshops for young and old; free events and special shows for kids and families and so much more. Also look out for a Gala Weekend celebrating the start of the Olympics - the Family Weekender will feature shows and activities, the Beer & Street Food Fayre offering taster sessions, demonstrations and master classes from guest ales and the cream of the street food clan. As well as enjoying the entertainment, festival goers can enjoy the shops, markets and local bars and restaurants The Greenwich Festival, funded by the Royal Borough of Greenwich, has been programmed by Will & Cass Briggs who have been running the Greenwich Comedy Festival at the Old Royal Naval College since 2009. The team leapt at the chance to produce this all encompassing arts festival. Councillor Chris Roberts, Leader of the Royal Borough REGINALD of Greenwich, said: “In D HUNTER 2012, Royal Greenwich will provide a number of iconic venues for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Greenwich Summer Festival will make an exciting and distinctive contribution to the party atmosphere during this time and we hope local residents and visitors alike will enjoy all that our Royal Borough has to offer.” www.greenwichcomedyfestival.co.uk

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A new exhibition about the inspiration, history and creativity behind London transport maps is on display at London Transport Museum. Mind the Map: inspiring art, design and cartography will draw on the Museum’s outstanding map collection to explore the themes of journeys, identity and publicity. The exhibition will be the largest of its kind and will include previously unseen historic material and exciting new artworks by leading artists including Simon Patterson, Stephen Walter, Susan Stockwell, Jeremy Wood, Claire Brewster, and Agnes Poitevin-Navarre. The displays will explore geographical, diagrammatic and decorative transport maps, as well as the influence of the iconic London Tube map on cartography, art and the public imagination. The Underground, London Transport, and its successor Transport for London, have produced outstanding maps for over 100 years. These have not only shaped the city, they have inspired the world. Looking in particular at the relationship between identity and place, Mind the Map will explore the impact maps have had on our 3 0 J U LY 2 0 1 2

understanding of London and how they influence the way we navigate and engage with our surroundings. Mind the Map will be accompanied by an extensive public events programme and a book to be published by Lund Humphries - London Underground Maps: Art, Design and Cartography (£35.00 or £29.95 at London Transport Museum). The exhibition will be displayed at London Transport Museum, Covent Garden Piazza, London, WC2E 7BB. Admission to the Mind the Map exhibition is included in the entry ticket to the main Museum galleries. Under 16s go free and adult tickets cost £13.50 (£10.00 for adult concessions) which allows free entry to all the Museum galleries for a whole year.

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SUMMER AT THE BANK OF ENGLAND MUSEUM

A warm welcome awaits visitors at the Bank of England Museum. Interactive displays, exhibits and special events reveal the Bank’s history from its foundation in 1694 to its modern roles to keep inflation low, issuing banknotes and working to keep the financial system stable. The Museum houses the world’s finest collection of Bank of England banknotes alongside items from the Bank’s collections of silver, paintings, photographs, coins, books and documents. Until 10 November, the special exhibition Gold and the Bank of England will examine the part gold has played during the Bank’s long history and the Bank’s role in relation to gold today. Under its founding 1694 charter the Bank of England was given the statutory right to trade in gold and silver and has participated in the London bullion market since then. Today the Bank is the second largest gold repository in the world and 3 2 J U LY 2 0 1 2

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of 100mm and depicts the Royal Coat of Arms from the gates of Amongst many and varied exhibits Buckingham Palace, as well as the illustrating this remarkable history, a Diamond Jubilee portrait of Her new one-kilo gold Jubilee coin worth Majesty The Queen created for all £60,000 is on display alongside a UK 2012 Diamond Jubilee coins 700BC Lydian coin, the earliest to struck by The Royal Mint. contain gold. The coins struck in Ephesus in Lydia The gold Kilo coin, produced by the (now part of modern Turkey) in the Royal Mint, contains one kilo of 7th century BC from electrum (a fine gold and only 60 will be struck. naturally occurring mixture of gold Designed by Ian Rank-Broadley and silver) are arguably the world’s FRBS, the coin has a diameter first coins. They were cast in a cup-

shaped mould and then stamped with a die. Several gold bars are also on display, including Roman bars and a modern gold bar worth over £400,000 which can be handled. During the school holidays (23 July – 31 August) the Museum presents the family event A Golden Opportunity. Children can learn about gold in our exhibition and then make a gold-bar-shaped money box to take home. There will also be quizzes with prizes to be won and special lunchtime presentations about gold in the Museum’s cinema at 1:15pm.

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SEAN CONNERY relaxes on the bumper of his Aston Martin DB5 during the filming of location scenes for ‘Goldfinger’ in the Swiss Alps. Copyright Notice - C 1964 Danjaq, LLC and United Artists Corporation. All rights reserved

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FIFTY YEARS OF BOND STYLE AT THE BARBICAN The white bikini worn by Ursula Andress in one of cinema’s most celebrated scenes, joins more than 400 Bond archive items for the first time in a new and highly anticipated Barbican exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise from 1962’s Dr No to this year’s Skyfall. The items are displayed alongside those which they later inspired – the orange bikini worn by Halle Berry in Die Another Day and Daniel Craig’s sky blue trunks from Casino Royale, and are among 400 works comprising the Designing 007 - Fifty Years of Bond Style exhibition which is open at London’s Barbican Centre. With unprecedented access to EON’s production archive, Designing 007 – Fifty Years of Bond Style is a multi-sensory experience where screen icons, costumes, production design, automobiles, gadgets, special effects, graphic design, exotic locations, weapons, stunts and props combine to immerse the audience in the creation and development of Bond style over its auspicious 50 year history.

by Lindy Hemming are Goldfinger’s golden dinner jacket, Pussy Galore’s golden waistcoat and the suit Sean Connery was wearing when he first appeared on screen in Dr No, together with originals of Roger Moore’s white tuxedo from Ocopussy and Spacesuit from Moonraker. Vehicles and gadgets on display include the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 which famously returned to the screen in Goldeneye; Pierce Brosnan’s BMW motorcycle from Tomorrow Never Dies; the attaché case featured in From Russia With Love and Pierce Brosnan’s state of the art Ericsson mobile phone from Tomorrow Never Dies. They take their place alongside original graphic drawings and models including the design for the Jetpack piloted by Bond in Thunderball; the storyboard for the action sequence in You Only Live Twice featuring minihelicopter Little Nellie, together with the miniature Wet Nellie Lotus Esprit used for filming in The Spy Who Loved Me. The exhibition is accompanied by a lavishly illustrated 192 page catalogue, with essays by exhibition curators and Ian Fleming biographer, Andrew Lycett. The Barbican gift shop will present an exciting range of 007 inspired gifts including collectable limited editions; vintage book editions; accessories and homewares.

Exhibits on display also include Scaramanga’s Golden Gun from The Man With The Golden Gun, Oddjob’s steel-rimmed bowler hat and the prototype of Rosa Klebb’s deadly flick-knife shoes worn in From Russia With Love, Tee-Hee’s metal arm from Live And Let Die and Jaws’ fearsome teeth which first appeared in The Spy Who Loved Me. Open Daily 11am–8pm, every Thurs LATE until 10pm. Among the other specially commissioned costume recreations overseen

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A GEM IN FIVE STAR LUXURY On 28th May 2012, the Bulgari Hotel & Residences, London, opened in the heart of central London’s most prestigious area, Knightsbridge, as the first brand new luxury hotel build in the city for 40 years. The Bulgari Hotel & Residences, London, pays tribute to Bulgari’s silversmith origins and Britain’s noble manufacturing traditions with an understated, elegant design concept with silver forming the underlying theme of the design. The sleek architecture and refined interiors are designed by Antonio Citterio, Patricia Viel and Partners, with Squire and Partners as the local architect, coupling the Bulgari glamour and heritage with sustainable design features and state of the art technology. Many of the furnishings and 3 8 J U LY 2 0 1 2

textiles throughout the hotel and residences are made exclusively for Bulgari crafted by Italian manufacturers. There are five guestroom floors with a total of 85 rooms and suites, including seven exclusive Bulgari Suites. All feature exquisite detailing throughout, such as custom made silk curtains with patterns inspired by some of the classic Bulgari jewellery designs, and bed side table lamps inspired by Bulgari’s silver candlesticks. The lighting is warm and indirect, provided by the latest generation LED technology, and can be regulated to obtain the perfect level of visual comfort. The beds, also custom designed, are distinguished by a particularly sumptuous fabric shot through with gold and

silver thread, custom made and inspired by the original drawings of the earliest creations of Sotiro Bulgari, the founder, in the late 19th century. These designs are replicated in the curtains, where its effect is accentuated by lighting from below.

restaurant and bar with hand crafted Italian detailing such as two stunning solid silver Bulgari chandeliers in the Ballroom, creating a dramatic centrepiece.

The silver theme continues right through the hotel into the

Open to exclusive members and guests of the hotel, the spacious

Il Bar is the heart of the hotel’s social scene and the perfect place to enjoy La Dolce Vita with an The suites have additional features, Italian apertivo at the bar, whilst in such as fireplaces, kitchens, dining the luxury surrounds of the hotel’s rooms, offices, large walk-in Cigar Shop rare and vintage cigars wardrobes, terraces and views can be sampled and purchased. of Knightsbridge. Exclusive details like the showers in ivory From Il Bar a sweeping silver onyx, carefully selected vintage staircase guides guests down to Moroccan carpets from the Beni Il Ristorante, where they can Ouarain tribes, contemporary enjoy menus incorporating the chandeliers in Murano glass finest Italian cuisine and wine and upholstery fabrics specially designed to complement the designed and woven in Italy. stylish and lavish atmosphere.

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Bulgari Hotel & Residences, London spa spread over two floors of the Bulgari Hotel & Residences has been crafted from onyx, oak and Vicenza stone. Highlights of the spa include 11 private treatment rooms and one double spa suite, replete with its own steam room, Margaret Dabbs Foot Clinic and Nail Salon, Jacuzzi and private treatment room; a 25m swimming pool, created from Vicenza stone and featuring a shimmering green and gold mosaic; and a 150m² fitness area with a fully-equipped, state of the art, gymnasium.

to guests of the hotel. The room is lined with padded panels covered in 3-D fabric. The opaque black ceiling ensures the room is absolutely devoid of any sound reverberations. The screening room is also capable of hosting press events, advance screening film premieres and is available to hire for private screenings.

Also perfect for business matters, the business centre at the Bulgari Hotel & Residences, London provides sumptuous meeting facilities flexible enough to The Bulgari Hotel & Residences, accommodate events of all kinds London, celebrates its silver screen with two boardrooms and two heritage with a luxurious 47-seat private offices, as well as two screening room, offering state private dining rooms and a of the art cinema-quality sound ballroom with foyer that can cater and vision and an exclusivelyfor up to 140 discerning guests. curated library of more than 200 new and classic films available As a brand new build in the heart

of Knightsbridge, the state of the art Bulgari Hotel & Residences, London, employs pioneering methods of sustainable luxury and has been developed according to best practices in sustainable design set by BREEAM, the leading environmental assessment method for buildings. To meet the strict BREEAM criteria the hotel and residences feature such initiatives as an ecologicallydesigned “green roof ” with bird and bat boxes, the sponsoring of electric car charging points within the vicinity of the hotel, and energy conserving intelligent lighting. Geothermal Energy, a cost effective, reliable, sustainable and environmentally friendly form of energy generation, has been integrated into the hotel building and is the first of its kind in the UK.

Today part of the LVMH Group, Bulgari was founded in Rome in 1884 as a single jewellery shop and progressively imposed itself with its magnificent jewellery creations, emblems of the Italian excellence. The international success made the Company evolve into the current dimension of a global and diversified player in the luxury market, with a store network in the most exclusive shopping areas worldwide and a portfolio of product and services ranging from jewels and watches to accessories, perfumes and hotels.

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ith over 130,000 visitors each season, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is now an essential part of summer in the city and, in 2012, with the eyes of the world on London, a destination for visitors from around the world. Celebrating this remarkable year, the theatre is presenting a repertory season of two major productions.

Now playing in repertory until 8th September 2012, Timothy Sheader has directed Ragtime, the contemporary musical based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow; Olivier Award winner Javier de Frutos is choreographing. Matthew Dunster is directing Shakespeare’s most magical of plays A Midsummer Night’s Dream until 5th September 2012, suitable for age 11+. Ragtime the Musical has a book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. This powerful musical, set at the turn of the 20th century, unites three families separated by race and destiny. The 1996 Broadway production won four Tony Awards including Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score. Designer Jon Bausor has worked with Sheader and Dunster on Ragtime the Musical, following his acclaimed set designs for Lord of the Flies and The Crucible. Laura Hopkins has designed the costumes for both productions. Laura’s previous credits include Shoes (Sadlers Wells) A Delicate Balance (Almeida) and Black Watch (National Theatre Scotland) as well as productions at the RSC and National Theatre. Artistic Director, Timothy Sheader, said: “What has proved exciting at Regent’s Park over the past few years are productions that embrace scale, both physically and in their narrative. The titles for 2012, each with their own particular ambition, are united in their exploration of space, light and the changing atmosphere of theatre in the open air.” 4 0 J U LY 2 0 1 2

Sheader and Executive Director, William Village, have overseen four seasons at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, each of which has, in turn, broken the record for attendance and Box Office takings. Their productions of Hello, Dolly! (2009) and Into the Woods (2010) both won the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival with Hello, Dolly! also picking up the Evening Standard Award for Best Musical.

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s 2011 production of Crazy for You received three nominations for the 2012 Olivier Awards including Best Musical Revival, Best Costume Design for Peter McKintosh and Best Theatre Choreography for Stephen Mear. The production transferred directly to the West End, where it played until 17 March. 115,494 people saw the show which ran for a total of 30 weeks across both venues. Beyond the Park, Timothy Sheader and Liam Steel are co-directing Stephen Sondheim’s Into The Woods at New York’s Delacorte Theater, Central Park, this summer. Based on the 2010 Olivier Award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production, this new Public Theater production features an entirely American cast.

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FANTASTIC LIVE MUSIC, SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY!

riday 27th July sees the launch of BT London Live, a partnership between the Mayor of London, The Royal Parks and The London Borough of Tower Hamlets, and a key part of the citywide programme of events to celebrate the London 2012 Games. Throughout the Olympic Games, BT London Live is offering the public a chance to catch London 2012 sporting action live on big screens and enjoy some topflight entertainment for free. The BT London Live Opening Ceremony Celebration Concert staged in London’s Hyde Park on Friday 27th July presents a multi-talented headline bill, with live performances from some of the biggest acts in the UK. Live on stage will be multi-million album selling Snow Patrol, BRIT Award-winning Stereophonics, pop superstars Duran Duran and acclaimed singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini. Performances will be timed so that ticketholders will also be able to enjoy live coverage, courtesy

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of the BBC, of the London 2012 Opening Ceremony on giant screens.

Ceremony Celebration Concert on 12th August 12 are ticketed.

Blur are the headline act for the BT London Live closing ceremony celebration concert in Hyde Park on Sunday 12th August, a unique concert celebrating the climax of the city’s celebrations for the London Olympic Games. Joining Blur for this ‘Best Of British’ line up will be The Specials and New Order.

BT LONDON LIVE VICTORIA PARK Tower Hamlets will provide a more intimate viewing experience with a ‘sports café’ style approach, with a number of screens. There will be sports participation with a range of ‘have a go’ sessions at the Victoria Park sports courts, and a series of evening concerts and cultural entertainment. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be broadcast live from the nearby Olympic Stadium. Residents of Tower Hamlets have access to 4,000 tickets daily which have been reserved for local people.

Each BT London Live site will offer its own unique experience.. BT LONDON LIVE HYDE PARK One of the eight Royal Parks, will deliver unparalleled viewing of the Olympic Games via a series of large screens, including the UK’s largest. The live BBC coverage will include the Olympic medal events; with cultural entertainment and live music. There is free access between 28TH July 28 and 11th August. The Opening Ceremony Celebration Concert on 27th July and the Closing

BT LONDON LIVE TRAFALGAR SQUARE Once the focus shifts to the London 2012 Paralympic Games, BT London Live will relocate to Trafalgar Square, where a giant screen will show live coverage courtesy of Channel 4 Television. There will also be sporting activity, cultural entertainment and evening concerts.

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THE SHARD LIGHTS UP LONDON

The Shard finally opened in spectacular style on 6th July with a laser light show beamed across the London skyline. Londoners flocked to rooftops, balconies and public spaces as the tower, which rises to 1,016ft above the city, was lit in blue, green, purple and gold and lasers probed out across a clear night sky in the capital. They reached across to landmarks including the London Eye, the Gherkin and Tower Bridge. The display began at about 10.15pm and the Shard itself was bathed in many colours. Twelve lasers and 30 searchlights lit up the night sky, to celebrate the external completion of The Shard - the tallest building in Europe, designed by Renzo Piano, is joint owned by the state of Qatar. The display was set to two pieces of classical music, performed live by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. As the music reached the crescendo, The Shard was illuminated from all sides by powerful searchlights. The display was also streamed 4 4 J U LY 2 0 1 2

live on The Shard’s website and Facebook pages so people around the world could watch. It was inaugurated officially yesterday by the Qatari prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al-Thani, and the Duke of York. It has also set itself up as ‘the new premier visitor experience’, tickets

now on sale to allow public access from February to its viewing platform. Visitors to the Shard will have panoramic views of London from a viewing platform due to open next year. But those willing to brave the heights will have to delve deep into their purses - tickets will cost £24.95 for an adult and £18.95 for a child. A 30-second, 800ft trip in the lift to the 68th floor vantage point works out at more than £10 a foot.

THE SHARD he Shard is is 1016ft (309.6m) high T It has 11,000 glass panels The area of the glass facade is 602,779 ft squared equal to eight football pitches There are 44 lifts, including doubledecker lifts and 306 flights of stairs The total floor space is 31.4 acres 95 per cent of the construction materials are recycled Each facet forms a shard, a plane of glass gently inclined inwards, rising towards the top The corners of the development are open and the shards do not touch, allowing the building to ‘breathe’ There are 72 occupiable floors A further 15 levels will make up the ‘spire’ The ground floor Shard Plaza will be a public area with seating and planting. The second floor will be a retail space The fourth to 28th floors will have 595,000 sq ft of office and winter gardens. The 31st to 33rd floors will have various international restaurants The 34th to 52nd floors will house the Shangri-La Hotel and Spa, with 200 luxuriously appointed rooms The 53rd to 65th floors will have 10 exclusive residences with 360 degree views across London The 68th to 72nd floors will be the public observation galleries.

THE NEW CIL LEVY AND HOW IT MAY AFFECT YOU A new charge was imposed in April this year upon residential developments of a certain size in London. The Mayoral Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) will cost many homeowners £50 per square metre of additional floor space. A much greater charge is due to be levied soon by each Local Authority. London councils are currently proposing charges of between £250 and £385 per square metre, on top of the Mayor’s CIL charge of £50 per square metre. If you are considering the possibility of a basement conversion, or would like to obtain permission to enhance the value of your home, please contact us immediately to find out what charges are likely to apply to you. If you contact us now we can help you obtain planning permission before the Local Authority CIL charge is implemented. BasementWorks is a highly experienced basement company. We offer both bespoke basement design for the ultimate finish, and fixed-price fit out packages for those who require cost certainty from the outset. We also offer a complete interior design service providing furnishings and finishing touches. Please visit our website to view the quality of our work and read more about our complete range of building services, including complete property renovation. Please call us to find out how we can help you create the perfect basement for your home.

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attersea Power Station, the four-tower listed London landmark, has been sold to a consortium led by Malaysia’s SP Setia for £400m, beating bids from about 15 others from as far afield as Brazil, China, South Africa and Kazakhstan. Joint sale advisers Ernst & Young and Knight Frank exchanged contracts earlier this month on the sale of the 39-acre site on the south bank of the River Thames, the last prime piece of central London real estate available for redevelopment. “The Brits were noticeable by their absence from the bidding process,” said Knight Frank’s Stephan Miles-Brown, adding London real estate had become the target for overseas cash amid the financial turmoil of recent years. “In the 1980s, the Chelsea Harbour scheme was developed not far from Battersea Power Station,” he said. “Bovis Homes (BVS.L) and P&O were behind that. Times have changed.” The consortium of SP Setia, Malaysia’s leading property developer, plans to redevelop the crumbling but protected site into homes, offices and retail. They also plan to build a tube station on the premises that will connect to the Northern Line. Current planning consent is for 3,500 homes and 1.7m sq ft of office space. The Malaysian team plans to keep the chimneys despite suggestions the protected site would be more financially viable for a developer if it was demolished, a move that would have provoked a strong backlash among the British public and politicians

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due to the affection many hold for it. Other consortium members include Sime Darby and the Employees’ Pension Fund of Malaysia. SP Setia was named preferred bidder in June, since when the consortium has been carrying out due diligence on the four-chimney brick power station built in two stages in the 1930s and 1950s. Malaysian buyers have bought a string of large office blocks in London’s main financial district in recent years and the Shard skyscraper, the newest addition to the city’s skyline was funded by the state of Qatar. Overseas buyers have invested 15.8 billion pounds in London offices since 2010, 64% of the total, CBRE (CBG.N) said, and foreign ownership of the City financial district stands at 52%, according to Development Securities (DSC.L). The decaying edifice on the south bank of the River Thames, which is Europe’s largest brick structure with white art-deco chimneys, has been a recognisable silhouette on the London skyline for 80 years. Rival bidders included Chelsea Football Club, which looked at the site as a possible replacement for Stamford Bridge. Its architect was Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, who also designed London’s famous red telephone boxes. It also featured in the Beatles’ film Help!, Pink Floyd’s Animals album and more recently in the Batman film The Dark Knight.

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UK PREMIERE: LAWLESS Monday 27th August The UK Premiere of the tough and stylish crime-drama Lawless makes for a compelling Closing Night. A heavyweight cast including Tom Hardy, Guy Pearce, Shia LaBeouf, Gary Oldman, Jessica Chastain and Mia Wasikowska bring this prohibition bootlegger story set in the 1920s to vivid life for acclaimed director John Hillcoat (‘The Road’). The film receives its World Premiere at the 2012 Cannes Film

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2012 HIGHLIGHTS It’s been an emotional, record-breaking, historic Championships with the first ever Wimbledon final contested under the roof. Epic late-night finishes, major upsets, relentless rain and endless British expectation ... the 2012 tournament has witnessed it all. We take a look back at just some of the highlights over the two weeks.

defeating Robert Lindstedt of Sweden and Romania’s Horia Tecau 4-6, 6-4, 7-6, 6-7, 6-3 after having pulled off the victory of a lifetime in the semi-finals over the famed American twins, Mike and Bob Bryan in four sets. Marray became the first Briton to win the Gentlemen’s Doubles title since Pat Hughes and Raymond Tuckey in 1936.

RULE BRITANNIA... At the start of The Championships few could have envisaged the success the British contingent would experience but in 2012, the year of the Queen’s Jubilee and the London Olympic Games, home-grown talent shone brightly. Heather Watson, the 20-year-old from Guernsey, became the first woman in a decade to reach the third round since Elena Baltacha, Andy Murray reached his first Wimbledon final and Jonathan Marry, alongside Danish partner Frederik Nielsen, lifted the Gentleman’s Doubles title.

NADAL OUSTED IN SECOND ROUND ... On Thursday 28th June, World No.2 Rafael Nadal suffered a shock second-round defeat at the hands of 100th-ranked Lukas Rosol, a player who has never appeared in a tournament final and who had lost in the first round of qualifying in his past five Wimbledon attempts. The Czech simply outclassed the Spaniard to secure a 6-7(9), 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 victory in a duel which began in late afternoon sunshine and finished four hours later beneath the closed roof. “You play against an inspired opponent and I am out. That’s all. Is not a tragedy. Is only a tennis match,” Nadal said at the time. “At the end, that’s life. There [are] much more important things. Sure, I wanted to win, but I lost. That’s it.”

This was a golden moment for Britain when Sheffield’s Jonathan Marray teamed with Frederik Nielsen of Denmark as a wild card entry to capture the title by

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THE RETURN OF BRIAN BAKER ... Everyone loves a comeback story, particularly when it involves a player who has been sidelined for almost six years due to injury. Brian Baker’s fairytale Wimbledon spell began on the Roehampton lawns where he declared after his first-round victory that he hoped to maybe qualify and “do some damage in the main draw”. The American, who endured five major operations during his time away from the sport and started the year with a ranking of No.458, not only won his subsequent two qualifying matches, but a further three in the main draw before Germany’s Philipp Kohlschreiber swept him aside in straight sets. Baker’s incredible run saw him break through the top 100 barrier and move up to around No.77 in the world. SERENA PUTS THE SW BACK INTO SW19 … Against the odds Serena fought back from her illness last year, and was reunited with the Venus Rosewater dish for a fifth time when she defeated Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 on Centre Court, bringing her Grand Slam singles tally to 14. Venus, who too has endured her own health battles, joined her sister on the hallowed turf for the Ladies’ Doubles final where they secured a 7-5, 6-4 win over Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka to pocket a 13th Grand Slam ladies’ doubles title. AND SERVES UP HER TRUMP ACE CARD During the third set of her final against Radwanska, Serena delivered 17 aces – four of those served consecutively in one game. By the end of the tournament the American had set a new record of 102 for the Championships. ROGER FEDERER WINS BUT ANDY MURRAY TRIUMPHS Roger Federer joined the illustrious Pete Sampras/William Renshaw

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Club when he won the Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Singles title for a record-equalling seventh time. In defeating Andy Murray 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 the Swiss also reclaimed his world No.1 ranking and at aged 30, became the second oldest man to do so behind Andre Agassi. It was a tense and emotional occasion in which the last two sets were played, for the first time at a Gentlemen’s Singles final. Murray was the first British man to play in the final for 74 years, since Bunny Austin lost to Don Budge in 1938, and was also hoping to overturn another long-standing mark, that of Fred Perry, the last British man to win the Wimbledon title in 1936, 76 years ago. Although Perry’s record will stand for at least another year, there were moments when Murray looked capable of eclipsing Perry’s achievement, before Federer settled to produce the sort of brilliant tennis which has made him the most successful male player of all time. Before he broke down at the prize-giving ceremony, Murray managed to say “I’m getting closer”, and he is. Perhaps next year, Andy, when all of Britain will again be willing him on in the marvellous fashion they did this time. What Murray achieved over the course of three hours and 24 minutes will have made everyone in the locker room take note. In his previous three finals, he was a shadow of the player who had fought through the draw to reach the last hurdle. In his first final [in 2008], he was just inexperienced; in his next two – both in Australia – he was overwhelmed [against Federer in 2010] and oddly unsure of what he was supposed to be doing [against Djokovic the following year]. In three attempts, he failed to win so much as a set. This time, he was focused, he was determined and, in the end, he was just outplayed by a supreme and sublime Swiss magician

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who was fighting for his own place in history: his recordequalling seventh trophy in SW19 and a 286th week as the world No.1, a record to equal Pete Sampras’s reign at the top. After the tears have been wiped away and he has had a few days to think about what he has achieved, Murray ought to return to the All England Club grass for the Olympics with a greater, deeper belief that he is the man to beat the three greats who have dominated the grand slam circuit for so long. As for the US Open at the end of the summer, that is played on a hard court, the surface that suits his game more than any other. For all that Sunday’s loss hurt, what he accomplished at Wimbledon this summer can only make him stronger and more confident as he plans the rest of his year. LONGEST MATCH OF THE TOURNAMENT Marin Cilic and Sam Querrey recorded the second longest men’s singles match in the history of the Championships with their third-round 7-6(6), 6-4, 6-7(2), 6-7(3), 17-15 contest, which lasted five hours and 31 minutes and saw Cilic prevail. John Isner and Nicolas Mahut set the record for the longest ever Championships match in 2010 with their 11-hour and five-minute epic encounter. LOST AND FOUND The lost-and-found emotional dynamic was set in motion by Rufus the Harris Hawk. Four days into his annual celeb-turn as the official pigeon-scarer with his fan club, security pass and twitter account, this high-flying raptor was stolen in the early hours from a car parked on a nearby street. Cue, mass distress… and then mass relief, when a few days later, Rufus was discovered on Wimbledon Common by a member of the public. Owner Imogen Davis, said: “We can’t believe it. We are so excited. Rufus says thank you so much.” The All England Club is now being transformed

from its traditional Wimbledon championships guise into a London 2012 Olympics venue. The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has taken control of the world’s most famous tennis courts, as players such as Wimbledon champions Roger Federer and Serena Williams and runner-up Murray begin battling for gold medals. The Olympic tennis event, which was held at the All England Club’s previous site in 1908, will begin on July 28 and last nine days. There will be medals in men’s and women’s singles and doubles and, for the first time since Paris 1924, mixed doubles. With 64-strong singles draws, 32 pairs in the men’s and women’s doubles and 16 mixed doubles pairs, it means a busy schedule on 12 playing courts, rather than the 19 used at the Wimbledon championships. Already, the dark green canvas backstops on the outside courts have been replaced with the purple brand of London 2012, complete with Olympic rings, while the club’s ground staff are busy restoring the lawns after their twoweek battering during the rain-hit championships. All the tickets for the tennis are sold, with capacity set at 30,000, lower than during the Wimbledon tournament. There will be none of the traditional Everybody inside will be a ticket holder. Wimbledon remains as unique and extraordinary as ever, the stars will return to fight it out for Olympic gold, when the All England Club’s lavish environs will help turn something of an oddity into a big occasion. But grand slam tennis at SW19 will forever remain the occasion when the sport really finds its magic.

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Anyone for Pimm’s?

The Pimm’s tradition is almost as entrenched in British culture as the cup of tea. All it takes is a prolonged period of good weather, and nothing beats a glass of Pimms on a summer’s day. Pimm’s is most popular in Britain, particularly. It is one of the two staple drinks at Wimbledon, the Henley Royal Regatta, and the Glyndebourne opera festival. A Pimm’s is also the standard cocktail at British polo matches.

Pimm’s No. 1 Cup is based on gin and can be served both on ice or in cocktails. It has a dark tea colour with a reddish tint, and tastes subtly of spice and citrus fruit. It is often taken with “English-style” lemonade, as well as various chopped fresh ingredients, particularly apples, cucumber, oranges, lemons, strawberry, and borage, though nowadays most substitute mint. Pimm’s can also be mixed with champagne (or a sparkling white wine), called a “Pimm’s Royal Cup”.

HISTORY OF PIMMS Rewind back to a London oyster bar in the 1840s where owner James Pimm, a farmer’s son from Kent, invented the thirstquencher. Using gin, quinine and a secret mixture of herbs, Pimm served up the brew as an aid to digestion, in a small tankard and the No. 1 Cup moniker was born.

Pimm’s began large-scale production in 1851 to keep up with sales to other bars. The distillery began selling it commercially in 1859 using hawkers on bicycles. In 1865 Pimm sold the business and the right to use his name to Frederick Sawyer. In 1880 the business was acquired by future Lord Mayor of London, Horatio Davies, and a

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TRADITIONAL PIMMS NO.1

Take one slice of orange, lemon, apple, cucumber per person and one sprig of mint and add to two parts lemonade to one part Pimms.

TURBO PIMMS NO.1

As above but five parts lemonade, two parts Pimms, one part gin.

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Take a shaker 2/3 full of ice and add 50ml of Pimms No.6, 25ml of Zubrowka vodka, flesh and juice of a passion fruit and a dash of sugar syrup. Shake well and strain into a tumbler full of ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint and two short straws.

MAXIMUM VOLTAGE PIMMS NO.6

Take a shaker 2/3 full of ice, 50ml of Pimms No.6, 25ml of Zubrowka vodka and 25ml of Cointreau. Shake well and strain into a highball full of ice. Fill with soda water and garnish with mint. If mixing your own Pimms sounds too much like hard work, head to one of the many pubs and bars in London which serve up Pimms with a healthy dose of fruit, ice and garnished with a sprig of mint. 5 4 J U LY 2 0 1 2

chain of Pimm’s Oyster Houses was franchised in 1887. After the Second World War, Pimms extended their range, using a number of other spirits as bases for new cups. Pimm’s No. 2 Cup was based on Scotch whisky. Pimm’s No. 3 Cup is based on brandy. Phased out, but a version infused with spices and orange peel marketed as Pimm’s Winter Cup is now seasonally available. Pimm’s No. 4 Cup was based on rum, currently phased out. Pimm’s No. 5 Cup was based on rye whisky, also currently phased out. Pimm’s No. 6 Cup is based on vodka. It is still produced, but in small quantities. THE ORIGINAL NO. 1 CUP STILL REIGNS SUPREME IN POPULARITY.

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Chelsea AutoLegends, the unique London celebration of stylish automotive and motorsport heritage at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, is back for its third year in September. The event that has wowed aficionados and casual visitors alike and is expected to see more than 15,000 people descend on the grounds of the Royal Hospital to view over 500 collectors’ cars, motorcycles and racing vehicles. A celebration of cars, motorcycles and automotive endeavour, themes this year include London Cool, Stars’ Cars, Le Mans and Formula 1 celebration tributes. In addition, successful female motorsport protagonists will be the centre of attention in a Fast Ladies area, while the Restoration Corner and Techno Park initiatives will concentrate on the past and future of the automotive world, respectively. Chelsea AutoLegends also attracts leading names and brands from the worlds of fashion, lifestyle and food, including more than 40 stands replicating a typical French market atmosphere, with food, clothes and accessories all on sale. A Trade Village, which includes more than 50 stands, from luxury goods and fashion to car accessories and artwork A utomotive exhibitors include: Desmond Smail, J E Engineering, Stratstone, Joe Macari, Graeme Hunt, Berkshire Landrover, Dura Ltd, Hamilton Classic, MEM, William Selkin. L ifestyle exhibitors include: Classic car tours and holidays from Classic Travelling, La Galleria contemporary art gallery and auction house, limited edition photography and artwork from Motorsport Classics and Layzell Art, fashion from P.Santiago Alpaca Designs and period clothing from Greycar Chelsea AutoLegends’ organiser Max Wakefield is excited about this year’s

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event: “We’re thrilled to be returning to the home of the Chelsea Pensioners for the third annual Chelsea AutoLegends and look forward to presenting a mouthwatering array of some of the most beautiful cars in the world to both new and returning visitors. The grounds of the Hospital will be alive to the sight, smell and sound of over 500 highly sought-after collectors’ cars, representing much of the past and present of the British motorsport and automotive arenas. We hope our passion for all things automotive comes through in, and are confident that, again, we have raised the stakes even further.” Major General Peter Currie CB, The Royal Hospital, said: “It’s marvellous to hear that the Chelsea AutoLegends is back again this year. We all enjoyed it so much last year and look forward to September’s fiesta of fun, Ferraris and fashion...” Tickets for this year’s event are priced at £15 in advance and £25 on the door, per person. For those aged 12 – 16, those prices are reduced to £10 and £20 respectively, while entry is free for those under 12. For those bringing a car or motorcycle of note, which is welcomed by the organisers, the entry fee is £35 for a car and driver, £25 for a motorcycle and rider. For the latest updates or to purchase tickets for the event, visit www. chelseaautolegends.com, follow Chelsea AutoLegends on Twitter @ ChelseaAutoLgds or join the conversations on Facebook at www.facebook. com/ChelseaAutoLegends Chelsea AutoLegends is hosted in association with the Royal Hospital Chelsea and, for 2012, will be supporting Armed Forces charity Walking with the Wounded.

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Salon Privé, the Luxury Supercar Event & Concours d’Elégance, has announced details of its 2012 line-up, featuring world exclusives and British debuts from the worlds of motorsport, automotive and luxury goods. With the major external renovation of West London’s exquisite Syon House taking place throughout the middle of the summer, and the venue set to showcase some very exciting new developments, this year’s later event dates will ensure the 2012 British season is rounded off in style. 2012 will be the seventh consecutive Salon Privé and will boast a range of new features and exhibits, with more supercar and premium brands than ever before. BRITISH PREMIÉRES 18 of the world’s 22 ROFGO Gulf

collection race cars will be exhibited together in one place for the first time C arrozzeria Touring Superleggera Disco Volante – 60 years celebration with models from the 1950s and 2012 seen together for the first time D isco Volante 2012 – only seen once before at the Geneva International Motor Show in March this year – makes its British debut at Salon Privé 2012 F errari F40 – 25 years celebration – a stunning collection of F40 models will lead the Concours M ercedes-Benz Gullwing – 60 years

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celebration – stunning exhibits from the 1950s and the fantastic new SLS. Expected to steal the limelight at this year’s event is the very special ROFGO Gulf Collection. Salon Privé is delighted to be able to unearth this rare collection of Gulf cars from Adrian Hamilton’s country house in Hampshire, and bring them to Syon Park on full public view together for the very first time. These cars, instantly recognisable from their iconic sky blue and orange livery, stretch right back from 1967 (the 1967 Mirage was the first Gulf-liveried

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car to run at Le Mans) to the present day (the 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo competed in the GT2 Championship). In a year when Her Majesty The Queen celebrates the 60-year Diamond Jubilee, the Mercedes-Benz Gullwing is also celebrating its own 60th anniversary in the public eye, and will be on display in all its glory at Syon Park this September. Named because of its unusual “Gullwing” upwards lifting doors, the car was initially conceived as a purpose-built racing sports car and went on to achieve immediate iconic status – as evidenced by 2011’s equally striking tribute SLS, also exhibited at Salon Privé in 2012. There will also be a special exhibit dedicated to memorable cars from the movies, including some rare

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DeLorean examples and a number of vehicles from the Bond franchise of 007 films over the years. As always there will be some exquisite collectors’ models from overseas, including a number of unique one-offs such as: Lamborghini Flying Star (1961 Turin Motor Show car) Aston Martin DB4 Bertone Jet 1912 Type 16 number 471, the oldest competition Bugatti and the personal racing car of Ettore Bugatti Ferrari 330 GT Vignale shooting brake, exhibited by its owner – Jamiroquai front-man, Jay Kay For the first time, luxury motorbikes will take their rightful place on the Salon Privé lawn, led by some beautiful custom Harley Davidson models direct from Milwaukee, from 1912 to 2012. NEW FEATURES AND EXHIBITS – HIGHLIGHTS Alongside the event’s impressive portfolio of partners will be a number of new brands representing sectors such as yachts and yacht brokers, luxury marble, accessories, fashion, furniture and audio-visual equipment.

New for 2012 will be a special ‘Aviation Lawn’, which will provide the event’s high net worth guest list with a greater insight into the ownership and charter options that exist within the private aviation industry. The inaugural Art and Memorabilia Fayre will also take place on the Concours Lawn, and featuring a fabulous collection of automotive paintings, prints and photographs from yesteryear and the current day. This artwork will feature some of the most iconic racing liveries ever seen. In keeping with this year’s somewhat Italian theme, three dazzling Touring Superleggera Disco Volante will arrive on Syon Park’s lawns for the first time, fresh from a recent debut at the Geneva International Motor Show for the 2012 model. This modern flying saucer is built on the bones of the Alpha Romeo 8C

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Competizione, and boasts 443 horsepower from the rear wheels of the car. The Touring Superleggera is set to turn a few heads at Syon Park in September.

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CONCOURS CARS AND JUDGES In a year of anniversaries, it is also the 25th birthday of the iconic Ferrari F40. The memorable Italian supercar, will be one of the jewels in Salon Privé’s crown this year. A mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, two door coupe, the F40 was the fastest, most powerful and most expensive car that Ferrari sold to the public. Only 1,315 F40s were manufactured in total, several of which will form a central part of this year’s Concours.

WITH FURTHER EXCITING EXHIBITORS TO BE ANNOUNCED LATER THIS YEAR

With more to enjoy than ever before, Salon Privé is shaping up to be a fabulous sell-out event once again in 2012. Tickets are fully inclusive of Pommery champagne, lobster luncheon, English afternoon tea and provide full access to all areas.

On-site accommodation is available at London Syon Park, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Please make your reservation directly with the hotel. Telephone 020 7870 7777 www.waldorfastoria.com

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SHOOTING AT EXCELLENCE

THIS MONTH, WE WERE LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE INVITED TO THE PRESTIGIOUS SHOOTING GROUNDS OF HOLLAND AND HOLLAND. SITUATED IN NORTHWOOD, MIDDLESEX THE GROUNDS PROVIDE A SCENIC AND SPACIOUS SHOOTING ENVIRONMENT WITHIN A SHORT COMMUTE OF LONDON. Founded by Harris Holland in 1835, Holland & Holland have arguably become the most prestigious and well renowned manufacturer of guns across the globe and a signature name in the sport of shooting. Being one of, if not the leader in its field, the brand have expanded to not only provide tailor made rifles and guns but also luxury goods, shooting equipment, accessories, clothing and of course now, the official Holland & Holland shooting grounds. The grounds provide the perfect environment for any first-time or seasoned shooter. Open six days a week, the grounds have four permanent instructors, who boast 100 years of shooting experience between them. As well as accommodating for private bookings, a number of easily accessible and exciting events are run, to engage the varied customer base to which the sport attracts. From full and half day shoots to corporate entertainment, Ladies ‘Green Feathers’ courses and ‘Young Shoot days’ Holland & Holland make the art of shooting accessible for all. All equipment is provided on 6 4 J U LY 2 0 1 2

arrival, including gun hire, hearing protection cartridges and clays. The shooting grounds at Holland & Holland operate with an unrivalled and immaculate attention to safety and customer satisfaction. Upon arrival, familiar and seasoned shooters are able to draw on the experience and expertise of the friendly and knowledgeable staff. New comers are welcomed in to a hospitable environment, with personal attention that ensures they are not only comfortable, in control of their gun and the days activities, but most importantly safe and looked after. An expert instructor will make sure that new comers know how to correctly stand, carry, line-up shoot reload and dock their weapon, to not only improve the individual but also to create a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone involved. The staff has an extraordinary knowledge of shooting, from the guns and the bullets themselves to aiming points, technique and the history of the sport. Acting much as a personal ‘caddy’ would, they are on hand as you navigate through your day.

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The grounds themselves are incredibly well maintained and provide a beautiful backdrop to the days entertainment. With a wide array of shooting points and individually laid out sections, each area of the grounds are utilised to their full potential. Being just a short drive from London, It is easy to get ‘lost’ in the countryside providing a perfect sanctuary for those keen to avoid the daily bustle of the City. For newcomers, on hand training is given on how to reload, aim and fire your weapon, once you reach the first point on the shooting range. A number of shooting drills are rehearsed so that one can get a realistic gauge of how the bullets are shot and dispersed at a measurable target. This is an indispensable learning tool for beginners. Once he or she is ready, it is on to the courses. The sheer amount of variation and options available makes for a marksman’s dream. For the game shooter, specially built towers will throw you your shot to replicate the movements of pheasant, partridge or fowl. This can be triggered automatically or manually, enabling the shooter to either be fed shots, or break his or her style down at their convenience, to remedy a fault or improve in a specific type of shot. The Grouse shooter can make use of Holland & Holland’s new ‘multi-tap Butt’ to show individual birds, or a realistic sequence of 25 birds. Clay shooters are exposed to an almost endless array of exciting and challenging shots, which can either be done selectively or by shooting the pre-set 50 or 100 bird-sporting courses. The clay pigeon shooting forms are simplistic enough to cater for the novice, with an unlimited and varied selection of targets to test the even the most experienced of shooters. The accompanying instructors are available at all times, to not only provide expert advice on shots, but to make sure your experience can be tailored to coax the very best out of the day and the group.

This setup creates a unique alternative option for corporate and client entertainment. Similar to that of a round of golf, the structure of a corporate day make for exciting moments of sporting action, interspersed with a social backdrop. Holland & Holland’s ‘Northwood Day’ for example begins at 9:30am with a safety briefing, and a light breakfast, Bacon sandwiches tea and Coffee. Three shooting slots are lined up with the first commencing at 10:00 am, divided nicely by short breaks in the comfortable surrounding hospitality areas. The third and final session begins at 1:00pm and lasts for 2 hours. It is in this session that the appropriately named ‘fun shooting competitions’ are ran, which will be sure to expel any remaining energy and make for tremendous entertainment. The day is finished with a three-course late lunch including wine, before guests are free to depart at 4:30. In addition to the standard ‘Northwood’ shooting day, Holland & Holland have created a number of unusual and exciting alternatives to a full days shooting which can incorporate 100 year old ‘black powder’ shotguns, ‘Big game’ rifles, archery, crossbow shooting, even (believe it or not) Quad biking, off road and mini-hovercraft driving activities. Holland & Holland have created a shooting ground that manages to cater for all, and put them in the very best of hands. It is no surprise the finest gun-maker in the world, have created a shooting environment, which matches up to its name. The brands pedigree and heritage station only the best instructors, happy to help and passionate about the sport. The grounds were built with unrivalled knowledge, using the best in technology and catering for all types of shooting. The proud company name continues to uphold unparalleled levels of safety, whilst keeping enjoyment of the sport at the forefront. For us, there really is no better place to shoot.

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THE ULTIMATE HOME The world’s leading provider of golf simulators aboutGolf has partnered with London architects and interior designers Squire and Partners to offer the ultimate home golfing experience.

For the first time, the simulators are now available to be custom-built into private residences, combining worldclass architectural design with cutting-edge golf technology.

With its innovative 3trak system, aboutGolf offers the most technologically advanced, fully immersive golf simulators, measuring every drive, pitch, chip and putt in unprecedented detail and accuracy.

From Pebble Beach to St Andrews, golfers can now play 50 of the world’s top courses in their own living room on a custom simulator by aboutGolf with the premium home fitting service providing golfers with

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a unique golfing experience.  Squire and Partners is an awardwinning architectural practice who have been designing and executing projects on key sites in London and internationally for over 35 years. Partner at the practice Henry Squire, said: “We are delighted to be part of this project and join aboutGolf to offer a first class service to golfers who want to bring the world’s leading golf courses into their own home.

We can tailor the design of the room around the simulator so it is integrated beautifully into their individual homes. This truly is at the cutting edge of home entertainment”.  The simulators produce the most definitive ball and club data in a reliable and consistent manner, which has become an essential feature for golfers wanting to improve their game. Furthermore the integration of performance

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GOLF EXPERIENCE... tools, such as aG Flix and aG Balance, turns the simulator into a full golf swing analysis unit, giving quick, tangible feedback allowing you to improve your golf game immediately.   World No.1 golfer Luke Donald, who recently installed a 3Trak-powered PGA Tour simulator in his own home in Chicago, said: “As an owner of a PGA TOUR Simulator, I am a firm believer in aboutGolf ’s

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WORK COMMENCES At Richmond Park’s New Golf Clubhouse and Golf Academy

THE SCHEME IS EXPECTED TO BRING RICHMOND PARK’S 36 HOLE GOLF COURSE FACILITIES UP TO DATE, AS WELL AS ENCOURAGING YOUNGER PLAYERS INTO THE SPORT WITH A NEW GOLF ACADEMY COURSE. IT IS NOT JUST GOLFERS WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS AMBITIOUS PROJECT IN A ROYAL PARK; RESIDENTS AND PARK USERS WILL ALSO BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT.

lendale Golf, who are building the clubhouse with The Royal Parks, first took on the lease for Richmond Park Golf Course in October 2004. The design and development of a new clubhouse was a key element of the initial agreement between Glendale Golf and The Royal Parks. The clubhouse, which is moving from Roehampton Gate to Chohole Gate on the south east corner of the course, has been designed by architects at William Saunders who have a long standing history of clubhouse development with Glendale Golf.

Richmond Park Golf Course will be introducing an outreach programme as part of the new academy course development. The programme includes a series of coaching sessions in local schools and a ‘Tiger-Day’ with Richmond Park’s golf pros during the summer holidays to assess the skills the children have learned. The Richmond Park Golf team will offer their coaching sessions and new facilities to those who want to take the game further.

Park users and local residents will also benefit from the improvements plan. At the request of local residents, a new footpath running from Chohole The course improvements are Gate behind the new clubhouse designed to provide experienced and into the park near Robin golfers with an enjoyable yet Hood Gate via a footbridge at challenging game in the stunning and historic surroundings of a Royal Beverley Brook, will be created. A new pond will also be created Park. The new academy course is designed to increase the confidence on the course. of newer players while introducing Simon Betts, Director of Royal them to the simple joy of escaping Parks Estates, said: into a good game of golf. “It will be fantastic to have a 6 8 J U LY 2 0 1 2

first class pay-and-play facility in Richmond Park for golfers of all ages and abilities. “The new golf academy course will attract young players into the sport in the stunning surroundings of London’s largest Royal Park.” RICHMOND PARK Every year millions of Londoners and tourists visit Richmond Park, the largest of the capital’s eight Royal Parks and the biggest enclosed space in London. The Park is a National Nature Reserve, London’s largest Site of Special Scientific Interest and a European Special Area of Conservation. It is home to the beautiful Isabella Plantation, Pembroke Lodge and herds of Red and Fallow deer. This summer Richmond Park will play a role in the London 2012 Games with the Olympic road race cycling route passing through the Park. The Royal Parks are: Bushy Park, The Green Park, Greenwich Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens,

The Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill, Richmond Park and St James’s Park. The Royal Parks also manages Victoria Tower Gardens, Brompton Cemetery, Grosvenor Square Gardens and the gardens of 10, 11 and 12 Downing Street.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW CLUBHOUSE WILL TAKE PLACE ALONGSIDE COURSE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING... S EVEN NEW GREENS EIGHT NEW TEES A NEW DRIVING RANGE A NEW, ACCESSIBLE GOLF ACADEMY PROVIDING FRESH CHALLENGES FOR PLAYERS OF ALL ABILITIES For further information please visit www.royalparks.org.uk

LONDON OLYMPICS 2012

The 2012 Summer Olympic Games are here! Starting 27th July, and running until 12th August 2012

he Olympic Games is the biggest sporting event on the planet. With 26 sports, 10,500 athletes and millions of spectators, it’s going to be a busy summer. Giant Olympic Rings have been unveiled at Heathrow, the Host Airport of the Games, to help provide a spectacular visual welcome to athletes and visitors during London 2012. Along with plenty of excitement and an incredible atmosphere, the Olympic Games will bring thousands of visitors to London and the UK. This means the transport system will be extremely busy – so if you’re going to a London 2012 sports event or ceremony, it’s important to plan and book your journey well in advance. There is no spectator parking at London 2012 venues, except for a limited number of Blue badge spaces that must be booked in advance – so we recommend you go by public transport, or in many cases, walking to a London 2012 venue is much quicker and easier than you may think. As well as being a healthy, sustainable way to travel, it gives you the chance to see many sights on the way and soak up the atmosphere of being in a Host City. J U LY 2 0 1 2 7 1

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The Opening Ceremony The set for the opening scene of the Ceremony, is called ‘Green and Pleasant’. On entry to the Olympic Stadium the audience will see a scene that represents a traditional and idyllic view of the British countryside. The whole of the field of play in the Stadium will be transformed into the rolling British countryside as the London 2012 Ceremonies Team creates one of the largest sets ever built. The set will be complete with meadows, fields and rivers, and featuring families taking picnics, sport being played on the village green and farmers tilling the soil whilst real farmyard animals graze – including 12 horses, 3 cows, 2 goats, 10 chickens, 10 ducks, 9 geese, 70 sheep, and 3 sheep dogs. Each of the four nations will 7 2 J U LY 2 0 1 2

be represented by their national flower – the rose of England, the thistle of Scotland, the daffodil of Wales and flax from Northern Ireland. Titled ‘Isles of Wonder’, the Olympic Opening Ceremony will open with the ringing of the largest harmonically-tuned bell in the world and is predicted to be viewed live by a worldwide TV audience of over a billion people.

The Opening Ceremony is a celebration showcasing the best of the Host Nation. It also features a parade of all competing nations and the highly anticipated entrance of the Olympic Flame, which ignites the Cauldron and signals the start of the Games. The Ceremony will provide an

opportunity for the world to view the artistic expression of the Artistic Director (Danny Boyle) and his team, and the culture of our Host City and the UK. There are certain elements that must feature in every Ceremony, as outlined in the International Olympic Committee (IOC) charter. The artistic performance of the Ceremony then gets underway and welcomes the world to the London 2012 Games. The Head of State of the Host Country is received at the entrance of the Olympic Stadium by the President of the IOC. For the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, Her Majesty the Queen will be greeted by Jacques Rogge.

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The procession begins of the participating teams in the Stadium, nation by nation. Teams enter in alphabetical order, according to the language of the Host Country, apart from the Greek team, which enters first for the Olympics, and the team of the Host Nation (in this case Team GB), who march in last.

states that each flag must fly for the entire duration of the Games – placed in a prominent position in the stadium.

Then the oath needs to take place, so a participating athlete, judge and coach from the Host Nation stand on the rostrum and, holding a corner of the IOC flag in their left hand Once all the nations have arrived and raising their right, take the into the Stadium, LOCOG Oath, vowing to compete and Chair Seb Coe will give a speech, judge according to the rules followed by Jacques Rogge. of their respective sport,. They will end their speeches by inviting the Head of State to The big finale is the entrance officially declare the Games open. of the Olympic Flame into the Stadium. It is passed through the Once the Games have been athletes to the final Torchbearer, declared open, the Olympic who will ceremoniously light Flag is then carried into the the Cauldron, indicating the Stadium and hoisted into the beginning of the Games. The air as the respective Anthem is Flame will continue to burn played. The Olympic Charter for the whole of the Games.

The Sports

The London 2012 Olympic Games feature 26 sports, which break down into 39 disciplines. Aquatics Diving Swimming Syncronised Swimming Archery Athletics Badminton Basketball Beach Volleyball Boxing Canoeing Sprint Canoe Slalom Water polo Cycling - BMX Cycling - Mountain biking Cycling - Road Cycling - Track Equestrian – Dressage Equestrian – Eventing Equestrian - Jumping Fencing Hockey Football Gymnastics Artistic Gymnastics Rhythmic Gymnastics Trampoline Handball Judo Modern pentathlon Rowing Sailing

Shooting Table tennis Taekwondo Tennis Triathlon Volleyball Weightlifting Wrestling

Paralympic Sports

There are 20 sports in the Paralympic programme for the London 2012 Games. Paralympic Cycling breaks down into two disciplines: Road and Track. Paralympic Archery Paralympic Athletics Boccia Paralympic Cycling – Road Paralympic Cycling – Track Paralympic Equestrian Football 5-a-side Football 7-a-side Goalball Paralympic Judo Powerlifting Paralympic Rowing Paralympic Sailing Paralympic Shooting Paralympic Swimming Paralympic Table Tennis Sitting Volleyball Wheelchair Basketball Wheelchair Fencing Wheelchair Rugby Wheelchair Tennis

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VENUES of the 2012 Summer The Aquatics Centre The Aquatics Centre will be the venue for Swimming, Paralympic Swimming, Diving, Synchronised Swimming and the Aquatics discipline of the Modern Pentathlon. Location: South-east corner of the Olympic Park. Number of events: 192. It will be the ‘gateway’ to the Olympic Park, with more than two-thirds of spectators expected to enter the Olympic Park over a vast bridge that runs over the top of part of the venue. After the Games, The Aquatics Centre will be transformed into a facility for the local community, clubs and schools, as well as elite swimmers. The two temporary wings will be removed, although it will be possible to increase the capacity for major competitions. The Aquatics Centre will also have a creche, family-friendly changing facilities and a cafe, alongside a new public plaza in front of the building. The Basketball Arena The Basketball Arena will host Basketball, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and the final stages of the Handball 7 4 J U LY 2 0 1 2

competition. Location: In the north of the Olympic Park. Number of events: 7. It is one of the largest-ever temporary venues built for any Games. Parts of it are expected to be reused or relocated elsewhere in the UK.

county and the district of Sevenoaks. Brands Hatch will be the base of approximately half of the course, including the start and finish. After the Games, Brands Hatch will revert to its role as one of Europe’s leading motor racing venues.

The BMX Track The BMX Track will host the Olympic BMX competition during the London 2012 Games. Location: In the north of the Olympic Park. Number of events: 2. The 400-metre circuit is located next to the Velodrome. After the Games, the temporary seating will be removed and the BMX Track reconfigured to make it suitable for community use. It will be joined by a new mountain bike track and road-cycle circuit, forming a VeloPark precinct for cyclists of all abilities, including cycling clubs.

City of Coventry Stadium The Stadium is home to Championship club Coventry City. It is ideally located in the centre of England, in a city which already has strong links with London 2012. The stadium will play host to 12 Football matches, including the women’s bronze medal match. After the Games, the stadium will continue to host Coventry City matches

Brands Hatch During the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the Road Cycling discipline will be held at Brands Hatch, home of numerous international racing events. Both the Road Race and Time Trial events will be held at the venue. The riders will race round a course that passes through the Kent

Earls Court In 2012, Earls Court will be transformed into a spectacular Volleyball arena ready for the Games. The Volleyball competition will have 288 athletes taking part, with the action beginning on 28th July. Earls Court is close to the Victoria and Albert, Science & Natural History Museums. After the Games, the venue will continue as one of London’s best exhibition and event spaces.

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Olympics and Paralympics Eton Dorney, Berkshire Eton Dorney will be the venue for Rowing, Paralympic Rowing, and Canoe Sprint events, during the London 2012 Games. Eton Dorney Rowing Centre at Dorney Lake, is a world-class venue near Windsor Castle. Number of events: 30. The venue is a 2,200m, eight-lane rowing course with a separate return lane constructed to international standards. It is set in a 400-acre park with a nature conservation area. In 2006, it hosted the Rowing World Championships, with high praise from both competitors and spectators.

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Eton Manor The sporting facilities at Eton Manor will be the venue for Wheelchair Tennis. Location: In the north of the Olympic Park. Number of events: 6. Eton Manor will have temporary training pools for participants in Aquatics events. It will have three 50m pools for swimmers, and smaller pools for synchronised swimmers and Water Polo players. It will then host Wheelchair Tennis during the Paralympic Games, and remain a training facility for Aquatics

competitors. After the Games, It is intended that Eton Manor will be transformed into a unique mix of sporting facilities for local and regional communities, including a tennis centre with four indoor and six outdoor courts (four of which will be used for Wheelchair Tennis during the Games), a hockey centre with two competition pitches and five-a-side football pitches. The facilities will be able to accommodate elite hockey events for up to 15,000 spectators. ExCel With it’s five arenas, ExCeL will host a total of 143 sessions across a wide range of Olympic and Paralympic sports including: Boxing, Fencing, Judo, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Boccia, Paralympic Table Tennis, Paralympic Judo, Paralympic Powerlifting, Sitting Volleyball, Wheelchair Fencing. Location: ExCeL is situated near London City Airport in east London’s Royal Victoria Dock. After the Games, ExCeL will revert to its role as one of Europe’s largest and most versatile exhibition spaces.

Greenwich Park Greenwich Park is London’s oldest Royal Park, dating back to 1433. Within the Park is The Royal Observatory and the home of Greenwich Mean Time. Greenwich Park will host the Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian competitions, plus the combined running and shooting event, of the Modern Pentathlon. Greenwich Park is on the south bank of the River Thames, in south east London. Number of events: 19. The temporary structures will be taken down after the Games. Hadleigh Farm, Essex A new Mountain Bike course will be provided in Hadleigh Farm, Essex, with temporary grandstands and facilities to be built in the run-up to the 2012 Games. Number of events: 2. Hadleigh Farm is owned by the Salvation Army. The venue covers a 550-acre site including beautiful grassland and woodland. It also includes the surrounding countryside of Hadleigh Castle Country Park. Spectators will be able to watch the action along a course winding through woods and parkland. J U LY 2 0 1 2 7 5

LONDON OLYMPICS 2012 Hampden Park, Scotland Hampden Park is Scotland’s national football stadium. It recently underwent a £70m refurbishment and is situated a few miles to the south of Glasgow in Scotland. Number of events: 2.The stadium will host a total of eight Olympic Football matches, with action in both the men’s and women’s competitions. Hampton Court Palace, Surrey During the London 2012 Olympic Games, the Cycling Time Trial will take place on the roads around the stunning Hampton Court Palace, formerly home to many famous monarchs. Hampton Court is located in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Hampton Court will host the start and finish of the men’s and women’s Time Trials in the Road Cycling competition. Both the men’s and women’s Time Trials are free events. Number of events: 2. The Handball Arena The Handball Arena will be the venue for Handball, Goalball and the Fencing discipline of Modern Pentathlon. Location: In the west of the Olympic Park. The Handball Arena will host the preliminary rounds and quarter-finals of the Handball competition. It will also be the venue for the Fencing discipline of Modern Pentathlon. In the Paralympic Games it will be the venue for Goalball. After the Games, the Handball Arena will

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be adapted to become a multiuse sports centre for community use, athlete training and small to medium-sized events. It will be able to cater for a wide range of indoor sports, including basketball, handball, badminton, boxing, martial arts, netball, table tennis, wheelchair rugby and volleyball. It will also include a health and fitness club with changing facilities and a cafe for use by the local community. Hockey Centre The temporary Hockey Centre located in the Olympic Park will have two separate pitches, one with spectator seating. The facility will also be used for Paralympic 5-a-side and 7-a-side Football.Number of events: 4. The Hockey Centre will have two pitches, one with spectator seating and one for use as a warm-up area. As well as the Olympic Hockey competition, the facility will host Paralympic 5-a-side and 7-a-side Football. After the Games the Hockey Centre will move to the north of the Olympic Park, joining a group of facilities in the area known as Eton Manor. It will have 3,000 permanent seats with the ability to increase to up to 15,000 for major events. Horse Guards Parade The Beach Volleyball competition will take place on the Prime Minister’s doorstep at Horse Guards Parade, at the heart of Whitehall, the political centre of the UK. It is

close to Downing Street and across St James’s Park from Buckingham Palace. A temporary arena will be built in 2012, with sand brought in to create London’s very own ‘beach’. Number of events: 2. Not surprisingly, the temporary facilities will be taken down after the Games! Hyde Park The largest of London’s Royal Parks, Hyde Park has been open to the public since 1637. It will host the Marathon Swimming and Triathlon events. Spectators will enjoy a grandstand view of the finishing area for the London 2012 Triathlon, with many thousands more able to watch as the athletes swim, cycle and run on the course. The park is also expected to be home to the music, theatre, film and cultural events that will take place throughout the summer of 2012. Hyde Park lies within London’s West End, within easy walking distance of top class accommodation and shops. Number of events: 4. After the Games, the grandstand and course will be removed. The Lee Valley White Water Centre, Hertfordshire Located in Hertfordshire, it will host the Canoe Slalom competition. Located on the edge of the 1,000acre River Lee Country Park – part of the 26-mile long, 10,000-acre Lee Valley Regional Park in Hertfordshire. Number of events: 4 Two new canoe slalom courses are

being built for the Games: a 300m competition course and a 160m intermediate/training course. A new 10,000sq m lake is also being constructed. After the Games, the two courses and the facilities building will remain and the Centre will become a venue for canoeing and kayaking for the local community and visitors, and be suitable for beginners to elite athletes. It will also be a major leisure attraction for white water rafting. Lord’s Cricket Ground Lord’s Cricket Ground has been home to cricket since 1814 and will host the Olympic Archery competition. Lord’s is in St John’s Wood, near Regent’s Park. Comparatively little preparation will be needed to get this world-class venue ready. An Archery range will be created on the outfield of the main ground and the Nursery ground. Number of events: 4. After the Games, Lord’s will return to its traditional role as the home of cricket, providing a base for the Marylebone Cricket Club and Middlesex County Cricket Club. Archery equipment from the training, warm up and competition venues will be given to clubs and schools across the country.

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The Mall During the London 2012 Games, the Olympic and Paralympic Marathons and the Olympic Cycling Road Races will start and finish in The Mall – an iconic location in the heart of London. Following the celebrations to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and birthday in 2012, there will be a period of 36 days in which to erect the required temporary seating, scoreboards, video boards, tents, cabins and generators. The Marathons are free events, but spectators can apply for tickets to some viewing areas. The same applies to the Race Walks and Road Cycling races. Number of events: 11. After the Games, all the temporary structures will be dismantled and The Mall returned to its usual state. The Millennium Stadium, Cardiff The Millennium Stadium is located on the banks of the River Taff, right in the heart of the Welsh capital, Cardiff. The Millennium Stadium has the honour of hosting the very first event of the Olympic Games, with women’s Football matches starting on 25th July. It will also host the men’s bronze medal match. It was announced in November 2011 that both the men’s and women’s

Great Britain teams will play group matches at the stadium. Number of events: 2. After the Games, the venue will continue to be used as the home of the Welsh football and rugby teams.

men’s and women’s competitions. It was announced in November 2011 that the men’s Great Britain team will play a group match at the stadium. Number of events: 2

Olympic Stadium The Olympic Stadium will host the Athletics and Paralympic Athletics events, as well as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Number of events: 208. The Stadium will Olympic and Paralympic have a capacity of 80,000 during North Greenwich Arena Village the Games: 25,000 permanent Originally built for the Millennium The vibrant Olympic and seats in its permanent lower tier, celebrations, North Greenwich Paralympic Village will be located in and a temporary lightweight steel Arena has been transformed into a the Olympic Park. It will comprise and concrete upper tier holding a sports and entertainment arena with residential apartments for around further 55,000 spectators that can be shops, restaurants and more. North 17,000 athletes and officials, along removed after the Games. Greenwich Arena will host Artistic with shops, restaurants, medical, After the Games, the Stadium is Gymnastics, Trampoline Gymnastics media and leisure facilities and designed to be flexible enough to and the Basketball finals during the large areas of open space. Athletes accommodate a number of different Olympic Games and then, a few will have easy access to the travel requirements and capacities in legacy. weeks later, Wheelchair Basketball and leisure facilities of the adjacent It will continue to be a venue for during the Paralympic Games. Stratford City complex, and the sport and athletics, as well as cultural North Greenwich Arena sits on the High Speed 1 Javelin® shuttle and community events – leaving a point of the Greenwich peninsula, service will link the Village to central lasting legacy. right on the Meridian Line. Number London in just seven minutes. of events: 20. When the London The Royal Artillery 2012 Games are over, the North After the Games, the Olympic and Barracks Greenwich Arena will revert to Paralympic Village will be a lasting The Royal Artillery Barracks being a multi-faceted music, sports legacy of essential new housing for will be the venue for Shooting, and entertainment venue. east London. It will be transformed Paralympic Shooting and into 2,800 new homes, including Paralympic Archery. Location: Old Trafford, Manchester 1,379 affordable homes. The On the edge of Woolwich One of the most famous football communities that develop in the area Common in south east London. grounds in the world, the ‘Theatre after the Games will be supported by Number of events: 36. The of Dreams’ is home to Manchester new parks, open space, transport links, London port of Woolwich has United Football Club. Old Trafford and community facilities including a long military history and the will host nine Football matches Chobham Academy – a world-class construction of the current Royal during the Olympic Games, new education campus with 1,800 Artillery Barracks buildings including a semi-final in both the places for students aged 3-19. began in 1776. Four temporary J U LY 2 0 1 2 7 7

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inside. The back-of-house area – including broadcast, catering and security facilities – will be shared with the Basketball Arena to make efficient use of space. Water Polo Arena The temporary Water Polo Arena on the Olympic Park will host both the men’s and women’s Water Polo competitions. It will contain a warm-up pool and a competition pool. The Aquatics Centre and Water Polo Arena will be adjacent to each other in one of the most compact areas of the Olympic Park. The Water Polo Arena will be taken down after the Games. Elements of the venue are expected to be reused or relocated elsewhere in the UK. Wembley Arena Wembley Arena will host the Badminton and Rhythmic Gymnastics events. Number of events: 7. The Badminton World Championships took place at the venue in August 2011, acting as a test event for the Games. Around 6,000 spectators will be able to enjoy the action during the Olympic Badminton and Rhythmic Gymnastics competitions.

indoor ranges for Pistol and Rifle Shooting will be built together with outdoor shotgun ranges for Trap and Skeet events. After the Games, London 2012 is working with the Government and other key parties to identify opportunities where elements of the venue and sports equipment could be reused after the Games. St James’s Park, Newcastle Home of Newcastle United 7 8 J U LY 2 0 1 2

football club, St James’ Park has hosted many exciting matches, and has a great atmosphere created by fans – so it is well prepared for what’s to come in 2012. St James’ Park will host a total of nine matches, including a quarter-final in both the men’s and women’s competitions. Velodrome The Velodrome will host Track Cycling and Paralympic Track

Cycling. The Velodrome’s concrete lower tier will have 3,500 seats located around the track. A further 2,500 seats will be suspended in two upper tiers within the two curves of the venue’s roof. In between the lower and upper tiers there will be a glass wall, giving spectators a 360-degree view across the Olympic Park and allowing people outside the venue to see the sporting action taking place

Wembley Stadium Wembley is the biggest of the six stadiums staging the London 2012 Olympic Games Football competition. It will host the gold medal events in both the Men’s and Women’s competition. It was announced in November 2011 that both the men’s and women’s Great Britain teams will play group matches at the stadium. The new stadium’s arch soars over 130m into the sky, more than four times the height of the towers of the old Wembley Stadium. Each seat has an unrestricted view of the pitch and plenty of leg room. Number of events: 2 Wimbledon Wimbledon is the home of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club and the setting for the famous Wimbledon tennis tournament since 1877. The London 2012 Olympic Games Tennis competition will

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STADIUM BY NIGHT take place just three weeks after the end of the annual grand slam tournament. Wimbledon is in south west London, near Richmond Park and the World Heritage Site of Kew Gardens. Number of events: 5 Weymouth & Portland, Dorset Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour will be the venue for the Olympic and Paralympic Sailing competitions. Location: Dorset, on the south coast of England. Number of events: 13. Weymouth and Portland provides some of the best natural sailing waters in the UK, with facilities on land to match. Weymouth and Portland Bay is a natural amphitheatre and there are several vantage points to watch the Sailing events from if you do not have a ticket.

The Local Authority will be also providing a big screen to watch the Games coverage on Weymouth beach, and putting on a range of free sporting and cultural activities. There is no seated ticketing for the Sailing event, so spectators will be sitting on the ground or standing.. After the Games, The National Sailing Academy will benefit from the improved facilities that the Games will leave behind, providing a state-of-the-art facility for elite training, competition and local community use. THE LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC MEDALS In 2010, it was announced that the Royal Mint would produce the medals for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.The

medals are 7mm thick and weigh between 375-400g. Each medal will have the sport and the discipline engraved on the rim. Like the last few Olympic medal designs the front will once again have Greek goddess of victory, Nike, stepping from Parthenon. The reverse side has the Games logo, and a ribbon depicting the River Thames with a grid symbolising pulling together and radiating energy. The medals will have a purple ribbon attached to them which symbolises Royalty and protocol. LONDON 2012 FESTIVAL Get in the party spirit! The biggest festival the UK has ever seen! Leading artists from all over the world will come together with a chance for everyone to get into the spirit of London 2012 through dance,

music, theatre, the visual arts, film and digital innovation and leave a lasting legacy for the arts in the UK. The London 2012 Festival runs until 9th September 2012 – the last day of the London 2012 Paralympic Games. There are more than 10 million free tickets and opportunities to take part in 12,000 events, with performances at 900 venues in villages, towns and cities all over the UK, including 137 world premieres and 85 UK premieres. Please see www.london2012festival. co.uk for more details. We welcome millions of people to London and the UK for an unforgettable experience…The London 2012 Olympics.

TEAM GB Although we are waiting for all of the Team GB squad to be officially confirmed, there are some stars we are pinning our hopes on to take us to Olympic gold! MO FARAH LONG DISTANCE With World Championship gold for the 5,000m and silver for 10,000m plus setting two new British records last year, this man is fast! DAI GREEN 400 METRE HURDLES The 25 year old was one of just two British athletes to celebrate a win at the 2011 World Championships, and is already European and Commonwealth Champion. Hopefully we will be jumping for joy when he jumps for glory. JESSICA ENNIS HEPTATHLON She is former world heptathlon champion and current world indoor pentathlon champion. Hugely talented. ALASTAIR & JONNY BROWNLEE TRIATHLON The brothers came first and second in the 2011 World Championships. So between them, we hope they can achieve gold and silver! BETH TWEEDLE GYMNASTICS With three world titles and six European gold medals there are high hopes for Beth.

BEN AINSLIE SAILING The most successful British yachtsman in history, so hopefully it will be plain sailing all the way for Ben! REBECCA ADLINGTON SWIMMING. At 22, she is the first British swimmer to win two gold medals since 1908, and is Britain’s most successful swimmer in over 100 years. TOM DALEY DIVING Britain’s youngest-ever world champion in an Olympic sport when he won gold on the 10m platform in 2009, at just 15. Now at 17, we hope he will do it again. MARK CAVENDISH ROAD RACE CYCLING The 2011 Road World Champion was Britain’s first world road race champion for 46 years, and is favourite to win gold for GB. SIR CHRIS HOY CYCLING The first Briton for a century to win three golds at one Olympics (Beijing, 2008). He now boasts four Olympic and 10 world titles. VICTORIA PENDLETON CYCLING Victoria won gold in

Beijing and received an MBE for her sporting achievements. ANDY MURRAY TENNIS Let’s hope the Scot can play an ace and clinch a gold for Britain. STEFANIE REID PARALYMPIC LONG-JUMP AND SPRINT Achieved bronze in Beijing & 2011 World Championships, and is 2010 Long Jump World Record holder. She has a great sense of humour and has legs for every occasion - including a water leg, a high-heel leg, an everyday leg, a general sports leg and a cheetah leg, which she wears for competition. RICHARD WHITEHEAD PARALYMPIC MARATHON & 200M Richard is a congenital double amputee, and is World Record Holder for 400m, 200m and Marathon. SHELLY WOODS PARALYMPIC WHEELCHAIR RACING Shelly Woods is one of Britain’s top wheelchair racers, and she currently holds the British records in the 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m and marathon.

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THE MAYOR OF LONDON PRESENTS….

A SUMMER LIKE NO OTHER!

London’s biggest ever outdoor cultural festival promises magic across the capital…and all for free! BORIS JOHNSON HAS REVEALED SOME OF THE KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF MAYOR OF LONDON PRESENTS, THE BIGGEST OUTDOOR CULTURAL FESTIVAL THE CITY HAS EVER SEEN. WORKING WITH OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS AND WORLD-CLASS CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS THE MAYOR HAS COMMISSIONED AN UNPRECEDENTED VARIETY OF FREE EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURAL TREATS ACROSS THE CAPITAL TO ADD TO THE CELEBRATIONS FOR THE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES.

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: ‘2012 is not only about heroic sporting competition, it is an unprecedented opportunity to showcase on an international stage the prodigious artistic talent that the best big city has to offer. Throughout the summer we are hosting a veritable smorgasbord of world-class cultural events, which will be springing up in high streets and parks, as well as lidos, waterways and other nooks and crannies. With hundreds of events across London, this will be the biggest festival of outdoor arts the capital has ever seen, creating a lifetime of memories and making this a summer like no other.’ The Mayor wants Londoners and tourists to explore the best of what the 8 0 J U LY 2 0 1 2

city has to offer. With the city itself the stage for an unparalleled showcase of world class culture and creativity, there will also be the dazzling lighting of bridges, colourful decorations and much more that will add to the magic of the celebrations. The Mayor of London is working with outstanding international artists and world-class cultural organisations, the boroughs and a range of different agencies, as well as London 2012 Festival, to present an unprecedented variety of free events, entertainment and cultural treats across the capital that for Londoners and tourists alike, to add to the celebrations for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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SECRETS – HIDDEN LONDON UNTIL 9TH SEPTEMBER Discover some of London’s amazing hidden nooks and crannies as leading artists transform the capital’s lesser-known landscapes including canals, lidos and cemeteries. Londoners and visitors alike will experience the city in a new way.

One unique aspect of Secrets is major institutions such as Royal Opera House, Museum of London, Natural History Museum and English National Ballet working with a range of different artists, working outside their usual environments to produce events and installations specifically designed to respond to outdoor spaces. Part of London 2012 Festival.

ENCOMPASSES: PARKLAND

UNTIL 9TH SEPTEMBER Award winning composer and artist Mira Calix will create Nothing is Set in Stone, an interactive musical sculpture made of gneiss stones at Fairlop Water in Redbridge, which has been commissioned by the Mayor and Oxford Contemporary Music, in conjunction with LB Redbridge, Natural History Museum and other partners.

UNTIL 14 JULY Working with English National Ballet, seven sisters group and other partners, A Fish out of Water is a unique fusion of dance, water and fashion. Like a Fish Out of Water presents an inspired new concept developed by seven sisters group that blends site-specific performance and handheld video technology. This exciting new event takes audiences on a magical journey around two of London’s beautiful lidos featuring dancers, actors, stunning designs and cinematic soundscape. Taking place during opening hours, the audience receives an mp3 player with headphones to follow the route on the mp3 player screen and listen to the soundtrack, stopping to sit on deck chairs or picnic rugs, encountering live and pre-recorded performance, installation and the everyday users of the lido. A story unfolds based on the fictional heroine of Like a Fish Out of Water, an elderly woman who has visited and swum in the lido since childhood. Myths and legends, mermaids and selkies, all are explored in this fascinating multi sensory experience. Conceived and created by seven sisters group for Uxbridge Lido and Hampton Pool, produced by Zap Art in conjunction with the London Boroughs of Hillingdon, Richmond-upon-Thames, the Victoria and Albert Museum and Istituto Marangoni.

WATERWAYS

20TH JULY – 2ND AUGUST A brand new Royal Opera House ROH2 production features a water-bound operatic spectacle inspired by the enchanting Edward Lear poem The Owl and the Pussycat. Featuring a libretto from ex-Monty Python Terry Jones, and a newly commissioned score from critically acclaimed musician and Oscar-winning (The Full Monty) composer Anne Dudley, it promises to be a unique event. Directed by Martin Constantine, this new opera bridges both the water and the banks along London’s canals and waterways, with performances at various locations along the route as it travels from west to east London from 20 July – 2 August. The cast features Amy Freston, Samantha Houston, Tyrone Landau, Claire Wild Peter Willcock and Freddie Tong and includes performances by

local community choirs from Hounslow, Ealing, Westminster, Islington and Tower Hamlets.

HILLS

8TH AUGUST – 28TH AUGUST Red Earth, an artist led environmental arts group, will install three greenwood towers and transform the landscape at Northala Fields with a ritual of sound and fire. The four conical hills were originally created out of waste from the build of the new Wembley Stadium. This installation will culminate in a spectacular performance on and around the hills over the bank holiday weekend to celebrate London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay. In conjunction with LB Ealing and other partners.

SHOWTIME – ENTERTAINMENT EVERYWHERE

21ST JULY – 9TH SEPTEMBER Wherever you are in the capital it will be a summer like no other, as London’s biggest ever outdoor arts festival, brings the magic of hosting the Games to every corner of the capital. 25 leading UK and international companies will tour to local town centres, high streets and parks, plus the BT London Live Sites, bringing the best of outdoor performance to every borough. The wide-ranging line up of artists will include the acclaimed choreographer Mark Brew; Arcadia presenting Lords of Lightning, a show that sees two gladiators wrestle four million vaults of electricity; Avanti Display present The Spurting Man a classic and hilarious British street arts show when man becomes fountain; and Close Act: Saurus, which will see the biggest beasts that ever walked the earth return to the twenty first century, charge through the crowds, with a deafening roar, looking for their next feed. As well as the touring programme bespoke events and activities are being created in locations across the capital, including 99 Tiny Games, Pop Up films and Bandstand Marathon. Showtime is being curated by five leading festival producers, who have worked on festivals such as Glastonbury, Bestival and Brighton Festival, the Lord Mayor’s Parade, Paradise Gardens, Camden Crawl, Liberty and a host of others. Working alongside them

are the Mayor’s Culture Squad apprentices who are gaining valuable experience helping to produce Showtime as well as acquiring skills at Barbican, ENB, Roundhouse, Waterman’s Arts Centre and The Albany. Supported by Arts Council England and presented with London 2012 Festival.

SURPRISES: POP UP PERFORMANCES

JULY - SEPTEMBER 2012 Surprising and delighting, these performances will suddenly emerge with London’s unique cityscape providing the dramatic backdrop, creating key ‘wow’ moments of 2012. These extraordinary one-off events around the city centre will ‘pop-up’ without warning, taking over and transforming some of London’s most iconic landmarks, including Streb: One Extraordinary Day, a one-off creation by Brooklyn’s visionary choreographer Elizabeth Streb, pioneer of ‘extreme action’ dance, being presented in partnership with the London 2012 Festival, which will suddenly appear on the landscape. Commissioned by the Mayor of London and London 2012 Festival, this unique event is being staged by LIFT (London International Festival of Theatre). Mark Rylance is also set to bring Shakespeare’s sonnets and speeches to central London, presented in a partnership between London 2012 Festival and the Mayor of London. Already announced are plans to bring Jeremy Deller’s Sacrilege to the capital, appearing during Create and also as part of London 2012 festival.

GIGS: BIG BUSK

JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER The search is on! We’re looking for London’s best young musicians for this year’s supersized busking competition and the chance to perform in town centres, parks, Olympic venues, live sites and transport hubs across the city. Eligible performers will perform at locations around the city during July and August, with the public able to vote. Up to 500 performers are being sought, as solo artists or groups. The age range is wider this year 11-25 years and they will compete for a range of prizes, including equipment, studio time and for those over 16, a year’s licence to busk on the London Underground. J U LY 2 0 1 2 8 1

LONDON OLYMPICS 2012 DAZZLE: BRIDGE ILLUMINATION

27TH JULY Bridge illumination. From Hungerford Bridge in the west to Tower Bridge in the east, London‘s famous bridges will be lighting up in a dazzling display of colour during the evenings of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. At Tower Bridge the lights will be used to bring to life the giant Olympic rings and Paralympic agitos installations.

SNAPS: ICONIC SIGHTS

Cameras at the ready as iconic London locations including Tower Bridge host stunning installations of the Olympic rings and Paralympic agitos.

LIBERTY

1ST - 2ND SEPTEMBER Come and join thousands of Londoners to watch the world’s top deaf and disabled performers and artists at this free annual festival. There’ll be live performances from both home-grown and international talent at this vibrant and exciting event, which is a great platform for spectacular new work. This year marks the tenth anniversary of Liberty, which celebrates the contribution that deaf and disabled people make to London’s culture.

BOOM: CITY FIREWORKS

8TH – 9TH SEPTEMBER The Mayor’s Thames Festival will be an exciting highlight for the last weekend of the Games.

PARADE

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27TH JULY – 12TH AUGUST, 29TH AUGUST – 9TH SEPTEMBER Hyde Park, Victoria Park and Trafalgar Square show live action from the Games, plus free entertainment, chances to try out different sports. In addition Hyde Park is hosting massive music concerts to coincide with the Opening and Closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games. Blur, New Order, Specials and Bombay Cycling Club are confirmed for the closing concert, Snow Patrol, Duran Duran, Stereophonics and Paulo Nutini confirmed for opening ceremony concert. Tom Jones, Feeder, Dodgy, Tom Vek, The Feeling, Cast, Norman Jay and Friends, Club de Fromage, Courtney Pine, Sean Rowley’s Guilty Pleasures, Summer Camp, Slow Club, Sound of Latin London are amongst the many performers and attractions playing on the free days.

EXPLORE: CULTURAL TRAILS

UNTIL 9TH SEPTEMBER Over 12 weekends, beginning 23 June, specially curated cultural trails in different areas of London will guide you to the best of the capital’s culture whether in iconic locations or the city’s lesser known hidden jewels. From once in a lifetime happenings to spectacular surprises don’t miss out on highlights from this summer’s fantastic free events.

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across the historic city centre that will take you on a journey of discovery to the greatest sights and sounds of London. Keep an eye out for official Games mascots Mandeville and Wenlock, who’ll be bringing the trails to life and highlighting some great photo opportunities. Each will be individually designed, animating the routes in a unique way that captures the spirit of London. Supported by the London Boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark, Westminster, Camden, Tower Hamlets and the City of London.

PICTURE: POTTERS FIELDS PARK

28TH JULY – 12TH AUGUST AND 29TH AUGUST – 9TH SEPTEMBER Watch the best action from the Olympic and Paralympic Games for free live on a big screen, grab a bite to eat and take in the beautiful view of London’s iconic Tower Bridge in Potters Fields Park. Whether you’re just passing by or plan to spend longer, there’ll be plenty of other entertainment on offer at this free outdoor event, including More London’s ‘Free Festival’ taking place in the adjacent Scoop.

WONDER & COLOUR: CITY DECORATIONS

27TH JULY – 10TH SEPTEMBER With the eyes of the world upon us, specially created installations are appearing at different locations to help you experience some of London’s most popular public places in a new way. The city is also getting a gorgeous new look this summer as the city dresses up for the 2012 Games with bunting, banners and more.

10TH SEPTEMBER Our greatest team. Team GB and Paralympics GB Athletes Parade ‘Our Greatest Team’ through the streets of London. The Mayor of London is also backing other free events this summer, including:

BIG DANCE

18TH MAY – 15TH JULY Get into the groove and prepare to be inspired as Big Dance the London-wide free celebration of dance returns. Whatever your style, experience, age or ability, there’s something for you in Big Dance 2012, the biggest festival of its kind in the world. This year’s celebrations are set to go far beyond London reaching an incredible five million people across the UK.

Highlights include a spectacular choreographed performance featuring over 1,000 dancers in Trafalgar Square, the Schools Pledge World Record, Big Dance Bus Tour, Older People’s project, Pop-up Cinema Tour and Big Street Dance Day. Big Dance is London’s Legacy Trust UK programme delivered by the Mayor of London and Arts Council England, with a national programme coordinated by Foundation for Community Dance. www.bigdance2012.com

BRITAIN CREATES 2012

6TH – 29TH JULY To celebrate London 2012, the UK’s most prestigious and renowned fashioned designers collaborate with leading visual artists on specially commissioned one-off works of art. A who’s who of leading British names in art and fashion will see Hussein Chalayan working with Gavin Turk; Giles Deacon with Jeremy Deller; Mary Katrantzou and Mark Titchner; Nicolas Kirkwood and Simon Periton; Peter Pilotto and Francis Upritchard; Jonathan Saunders and Jess Flood Paddock; Paul Smith and Charming Baker; Stephen Jones and Cerith Wyn Evans and Matthew Williamson and Mat Collishaw. More names are expected to join this outstanding roll call of British creative talent, with their unique collaborative projects set to go on display in a free exhibition at the V&A. www.britaincreates.com

LONDON PLEASURE GARDENS

OPENED 30TH JUNE London Pleasure Gardens will see Pontoon Dock in the Royal Docks transformed into a major new pop-up entertainment district and cultural hub. Created by the team behind Shangri-La at Glastonbury, 1948 Hoxton Street Party, Liverpool Biennial, Cordy House and Mutate Britain, London’s Pleasure Gardens will showcase the finest of innovative and independent producers and artists, offering a range of entertainments and delights, including music, walkabout performers and artistic installations. Information, including how to get free tickets will be available at www.londonpleasuregardens.com. For more details, and a full list of the magic on offer please visit the Mayor of London Presents website at www.molpresents.com

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he latest official Olympic Rings spectacular has been unveiled at Richmond Park, London. The Rings have been mown into the grass by the Royal Parks’ shire horses and are visible on the Heathrow flight path, ready to welcome athletes and visitors to the London 2012 Games. The Rings which are approximately 300 metres wide and over 135 metres tall are set to be another exciting feature in London for the duration of the Olympic Games. The Rings will be maintained by two of the horses - Jim and Murdoch, who regularly cut road side verges in Richmond Park. The grass will be regularly trimmed throughout the summer and are set

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‘Jim and Murdoch can manoeuvre the mower around tight corners, Seb Coe, LOCOG Chair said: ‘The and regularly cut the grass here at Olympic Rings are an iconic symbol, Richmond Park - they are our secret inspiring athletes and uniting weapon because they maintain people around the world. To athletes the Park without damaging the they represent the culmination unique grassland and wildlife.’ of thousands of hours of training and reaching the highest level in Shire horses have been used to sport. These Rings will excite and maintain the park for many years inspire visitors coming to London.’ as they are the best tool for rolling bracken and are especially useful Adam Curtis, Assistant Park during the winter when the ground Manager of Richmond Park is soft. Horses have worked in for The Royal Parks said: ‘The Richmond Park since 1637 when the Royal Parks came up with the Park was enclosed as a royal hunting idea to create huge Rings in ground by King Charles First. the grass here at Richmond and LOCOG loved it! I am so The Olympic Rings are one of proud we‘ve been able to achieve the world’s most recognisable such an effective representation logos. The five rings represent the of the Olympic symbol. five continents and the meeting

of athletes from throughout the world at the Olympic Games. Giant sets of Olympic Rings are being installed at iconic sites across the United Kingdom to excite and inspire people ahead of the Games and to demonstrate that we are ready to welcome the world. Part of the Olympic Road Race Cycling route will also pass through Richmond Park. 11 Olympic and Paralympic events will take place across six Royal Parks during the Games – Hyde Park, Greenwich Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park, Bushy Park and Richmond Park. For further information please visit: www.royalparks.org.uk

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E N I L R I A S THE EMIRATE BOARDING PASSES READY AS FIRST EMIRATES AIR LINE FLIGHT TAKES OFF A brand new way to travel across the Thames is the Emirates Air Line – the UK’s first ever urban cable car. The innovative addition to the capital’s transport network provides a muchneeded new river crossing in east London, affording spectacular bird’s eye views of the city. The 34 cabins provide 360 degree views taking in the City, Canary Wharf, historic Greenwich, the Thames Barrier and the Olympic Park. Having taken just under a year to complete main construction works, the Emirates Air Line has a cable span of 1,100 metres boasting three soaring helix towers. Passengers can cross the River Thames travelling at heights of 90 metres between two brand new terminals (Emirates Greenwich Peninsula and Emirates Royal Docks), improving connections between two world class attractions – the O2 and ExCeL, whilst in close proximity to existing Tube and DLR systems. The Emirates Air Line is a key part of the Mayor’s ambitious plans to revitalise east London, driving economic growth and supporting jobs. It will open up access to the Royal Docks Enterprise Zone and play a key part in attracting businesses and investors to the area. The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: “The Emirates Air Line is a stunning addition to London’s transport network, providing a much needed new connection across the Thames. I am sure the Emirates Air Line is now set to be a must-see destination in its own right, giving people the chance to drink in breath-taking panoramic views. We said we could deliver this travel link in quick time, and we have shown that this city is capable of attracting serious investment to deliver world class infrastructure. As the world’s eyes focus on our city, I can think of no better message to send out across the globe.” Last year the Mayor secured a £36m, ten year sponsorship deal with Emirates, one of the world’s 8 6 J U LY 2 0 1 2

leading airlines, covering the vast majority of the scheme’s construction costs. The Emirates Air Line provides a brand new river crossing in east London which can be used by pedestrians, wheelchair users and cyclists. They can board one of the 34 cabins from the new terminals, Emirates Greenwich Peninsula and Emirates Royal Docks, every 30 seconds. The Emirates Air Line knits into London’s existing transport network providing an interchange with the Jubilee line and Docklands Light Railway. It will be open seven days a week and passengers can buy their boarding passes from vending machines or the ticket offices at both Terminals. Passengers will be able to touch in at the gates with their Oyster pay as you go cards to take a flight. There is a ‘frequent flyer’ boarding pass for regular users, which will allow them to make 10 single journeys for £16, equating to just £1.60 per single journey. The frequent flyer boarding pass will appeal to people living or working in the local area who wish to use the Emirates Air Line on a regular basis. A single fare boarding pass using Oyster pay as you go will cost £3.20 (child fare £1.60). Passengers with a Travelcard or other Oyster cards (including Freedom Passes) will be able to fly for the same fare but will need to buy a boarding pass from ticket offices or vending machines. For those who want the experience of an extended journey to enjoy the fantastic views there will be the option to take a non-stop return journey. This ‘360 degree tour’ will cost £6.40 with Oyster. Journey times during commuter hours (7am – 10am and 3pm to 9pm during the summer) are approximately five minutes. TfL recognises that some visitors will want to experience the journey for as long as possible so the scheme will operate at slower speeds during non-commuter periods meaning a single journey could last up to 10 minutes.

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The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin. This was the second occasion that London had hosted the Olympic Games, having previously been the venue in 1908. Britain almost handed the 1948 games to the USA due to post-war financial and rationing problems, but King George

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said this could be the chance to restore Britain from World War II. London will be the first city to host the Olympics for the record third time when London hosts the 2012 Summer Olympics.

expensive; athletes were therefore housed in existing accommodation. Male competitors stayed at RAF camps in Uxbridge, West Drayton and Richmond; female competitors in London colleges.

At the time of the Games, food, petrol and building rationing was still in place in Britain; because of this, the 1948 Olympics came to be known as the “Austerity Games”. Athletes were given increased rations, the same as those received by dockers and miners, which meant 5,467 calories a day, instead of the normal 2,600. Building an Olympic Village was deemed too

The Games opened on 29th July 1948. Army bands began playing at 2pm for 85,000 spectators in Wembley Stadium. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, with Queen Mary and other members of the Royal Family arrived at 2.45pm. The competitors then entered the stadium in a procession that took 50 minutes. When the United Kingdom had passed

the saluting base, Lord Burghley began his welcome: Your Majesty: The hour has struck. A visionary dream has today become a glorious reality. At the end of the worldwide struggle in 1945, many institutions and associations were found to have withered and only the strongest had survived. How, many wondered, had the great Olympic Movement prospered? After welcoming the athletes to two weeks of “keen but friendly rivalry”, he said London represented a “warm flame of hope for a better understanding in the world which has burned so low.”

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At 4pm, the King declared the Games open, 2,500 pigeons were set free and the Olympic Flag raised. The Royal Horse Artillery sounded a 21-gun salute and the last runner in the Torch Relay ran a lap of the track and climbed the steps to the Olympic cauldron. After saluting the crowd, he turned and lit the flame. After more speeches, Donald Finlay of the British team took the Olympic Oath on behalf of all competitors. The National Anthem was sung and the massed athletes turned and marched out of the stadium, led by Greece, tailed by Britain. A record 59 nations were represented by 4,104 athletes, 3,714 men and 390 women, in 19 sport disciplines. Because of

their roles as aggressors in World War II, Germany and Japan were not invited to participate; the USSR were invited but chose not to send any athletes. The United States team won the most total medals, 84, and the most gold medals, 38. Great Britain won 23 medals, three of them gold.

the Henley Royal Regatta. No new venues were built for the Games. Other venues taking part in the 1948 London Olympics included… Empress Hall, Earl’s Court – boxing preliminaries, wrestling, weightlifting, gymnastics Royal Regatta Course, Henleyon-Thames – canoeing, rowing Herne Hill Velodrome, Arthur Wint became the first Herne Hill – track cycling Jamaican to win an Olympic gold Windsor Great Park – medal, in the men’s 400 metres, cycling road race and Alice Coachman became Arsenal Stadium, Highbury the first woman of colour in – football preliminaries the world and the first African Craven Cottage, Fulham American woman to win a gold – football preliminaries medal in track and field in the Champion Hill, Dulwich history of the modern Olympics. – football preliminaries White Hart Lane, Tottenham Seven rowing events were contested, – football preliminaries all open to men only. The events Guinness Sports Club, Park were held on the same course as Royal – field hockey preliminaries

olytechnic Sports P Ground, Chiswick – field hockey preliminaries National Rifle Association Ranges, Bisley – shooting, modern pentathlon (shooting) Finchley Lido, Finchley – water polo preliminaries Royal Military Academy – modern pentathlon (running) Thus were launched the Olympic Games of London, under the most happy auspices. The smooth-running Ceremony, which profoundly moved not only all who saw it but also the millions who were listening-in on the radio throughout the world, combined to give birth to a spirit which was to permeate the whole of the following two weeks of thrilling and intensive sport.

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Champagne Celebrations FOR PIAJEH NEW STORE Piajeh opened its new store in Wimbledon Village on 2 July with a champagne celebration for its customers. Max Clifford opened the boutique officially with a light and humorous speech which captured the mood of the evening perfectly. The store has been quite stunningly designed by its owner Mahyar Godwin - come and see for yourself and view in-store the new autumn/winter collections of clothes, shoes and accessories catering for all tastes. Piajeh has also relaunched its website - www.Piajeh.com which is a blog-based site featuring news, updates and new arrivals. The old store across the street will remain open until September as a clearance outlet with bargains galore.

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r Ariel Haus is an expert using Carboxytherapy and has used this procedure in his Brazilian clinic for over 10 years. In the UK Dr Haus has just unveiled treatments using Carboxytherapy specifically targeting Stretch Marks. Dr Haus’ Harley Street clinic already offers Carboxytherapy treatments combating dark under eye bags and these have proved very popular. Carboxytherapy involves the injection of a small amount of carbon dioxide gas just beneath the skin’s surface and it delivers results by increasing the oxygen flow to the target area. Carbon dioxide is produced by the body naturally, and should not be confused with the potentially fatal carbon monoxide. Carboxytherapy is a popular choice for the treatment of stretch marks on the stomach and legs. Stretch marks are often the result of the rapid stretching of the skin associated with rapid growth or weight gain (e.g. pregnancy or rapid gain of fat). Stretch marks may also be influenced by hormonal changes associated with pregnancy. A minimally-invasive treatment that is virtually painless, it can be done in around 5 minutes. Following treatment the skin texture will improve. Between 6-12 Carboxytherapy treatments are usually required for stretch marks, all spaced one week apart. This is a treatment that is suitable for all skin types and involves no downtime following the treatment. Carboxytherapy dates back to the 1930s and by using this additional carbon dioxide the body recovers from poor blood flow and in turn the body reacts by increasing the oxygen flow to the target area. Another great summer bikini season solution is VelaShape. VelaShape II combines gentle light and radio frequency energies (elōs™) with mechanical rollers and vacuum suction to manipulate the

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Dr Haus has regular columns in UK magazines and is often consulted by manufacturers of leading skin products and brands to offer insight and his opinion owing to his extensive experience. superficial fat tissue layer that contributes to cellulite. The heat from the light and RF energies increases metabolism of this fatty layer and shrinks the size of fat cells. The mechanical rollers and vacuum suction act on the blood vessels to increase circulation to the local area,

as well as massaging the skin to achieve a smoother, less dimpled surface appearance. elaShape II offers a gradual improvement of cellulite in treated areas, firmer and tighter skin surfaces are also reported. 4-6 sessions are initially recommended over the space of just over a week. Maintenance treatments are done once a month. Treatment is safe and effective. Dr Ariel Haus is registered as a medical practitioner in Brazil, the United Kingdom and Portugal. The specific non-invasive cosmetic treatments that Dr. Haus offers are: • Skin peels to remove the eﬀects of sun damage and also to rejuvenate the skin • Treatments to address wrinkles and frown lines • Dermal fillers (bioplasty and Restylane SUBQ) to smooth out deeper wrinkles and lines • Skin treatments, rejuvenation and hair removal using eMax laser • Body sculpting, cellulite and fat removal with Velashape, the latest technology to achieve non-surgical liposuction. In addition to his private clinic in Harley Street, London, Dr. Haus also works in the NHS and by arrangement is also able to see patients in Rio de Janeiro. Dr Ariel Haus only uses non-invasive treatments and medicines that have been approved by the relevant regulators in the U.K. In most cases, these procedures have also been approved for use in other countries in Europe and the United States.

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Cox McMillan. Thomas having set up a number of successful salons in Scotland met with Anita whilst in the peak of her success in London. It would be fair to say that the couple are both very much at the top of their game. In addition to the strong reputation she has built amongst the London hairdressing community, Anita, who has won British Colourist of the year twice, is regularly called upon as an expert to present at the Schwarzkopf London Academy, sharing her skills with up and coming young hairdressers through to some of the most experienced people in her field. Thomas also has a number accolades under his belt, from the ‘Scottish Colour Trophy’at the ‘L’Oreal colour awards’ and the ‘Men’s Image’ awards in the same event. (He has also been nominated twice as Scottish hairdresser of the year twice, British Colourist of the Year, and 5 times nominee at The British Hairdressing Business Awards!)He can be seen regularly glamming the stars of popular daytime and reality TV, from Big Brother to ‘Britain’s Next Top Model’. Also as a team, their salons scooped the Schwarzkopf Team Event Award and another two National Business awards as well as awards for education including Investors In People. This is testament not only to their individual attributes, but their fantastic partnership. After the pair met, they combined their efforts to create their first Franchise salon; Anita Cox in Chelsea. This salon is owned and managed by Skye Norman who has been with her team in Old Church Street now for over 7 years.

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A good hairdresser is something that we need to hold on to. Someone who understands our style as well as the latest trends and ensures that the time you spend with them is as comfortable as possible. Unfortunately, it is becoming more and more difficult to find a good hairdresser, with the ever increasing numbers of over franchised 1 0 0 J U LY 2 0 1 2

salons and an array of local or national brands to choose from, you can never be sure of what to get. If you pick the ‘trendy high street salon’ you will pay a premium to get the latest style, but these cuts can be all too overdone and not necessarily suit your personal look or hair type. Pick the local hairdresser and you may have a personable service,

but it may lack the cutting edge modern influence of the latest trends. We find out how Cox McMillan has created a salon that combines a personal and friendly service, whilst being at the forefront of the latest style. Cox McMillan Battersea, is owned by Thomas McMillan and Anita

Anita, who grew up in Battersea described that when considering a second salon in the area, it was ‘the Obvious choice’ catering for the Cosmopolitan and friendly audience of Battersea. Anita explains that the intention behind the Cox McMillan & Anita Cox brands, was to ‘bring a high class London service to Clapham and Chelsea, whilst maintaining a friendly and local feel. The reason that this intention is so clearly realised when you visit the salon, comes down to the type of people Thomas and Anita are. Both are extremely passionate about hair and both are passionate about people. Their individual skills, experience and understanding of hair and the industry allow them both to effortlessly follow and set the latest trends whilst their personalities make them incredibly easy to talk to and relate with. This creates

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an exceptionally tailored service whereby you can comfortably and simply discuss what you want from your visit and have all of their expertise at your disposal. This is something that the owners like to encourage to their staff and take genuine pride in how the brand operates. You can tell that the pair see this type of service as a general practice and it is clear from looking around the salon and from the faces of the guests that they are enjoying their experience. As Anita explains; ‘If you focus your service on making the client happy, everything simply follows’. ‘The salon has naturally become a place where our customers can be considered friends, many of our clients pop in for a coffee when they are walking past.’ ‘We aim to make our salons a pleasurable place for people to come’. New clients are even offered a complimentary paraffin wax hand treatment whilst they have their first consultation. Whilst this attention to the trust and relationship built with the customer is a key part of the business, the salon also caters for those that are time restricted. This enables the salon to provide a varied and adaptable service for their clients. For their busier guests, they can move quickly and provide an excellent haircut, on schedule and to a very high standard, taking the pain out for those people who do not want to take

more than an hour out of the day. The salon makes the experience right for each person that comes through the door. Working directly under Thomas and Anita are Rachel, Nadia and Harps. All 3 have recently joined the team and are already beaming to be part of the family. Rachel, who started at L’Oreal, before working at Nicky Clark in Central London has 9 years of leading stylist experience under her belt. She explains that she had been long-awaiting a position to work with Anita, and now that she is here, has never been happier. ‘People pay Anita and Thomas to be taught the things that they know, to be here learning from them is a privilege’. ‘They are all very driven, yet they are so keen to share, they create a comfortable environment and are very encouraging.’ Working with Rachel is Nadia. Originally from Lithuania, Nadia has been hairdressing since 2001. With a passion for style and fashion, Nadia came to the UK without speaking a word of English, but rose through the ranks to now be one of the leading stylists at Cox McMillan. And finally we have Harps who has been in hairdressing industry for 11 years and is very passionate in her love of it. She has worked in London for most of her career and is thrilled to have now joined the Team at CoxMcMillan. She has a love

for education, fashion and stage work. All of the personalities we have met in the salon are individual, yet they are all brought together by the similar passion for hairdressing. As Rachel pointed out; ‘Many times in London Salons, people have their own clients and they are their responsibility. Whilst that is the case here, we see all clients in the salon as our customers, and everyone ends up getting a great service.’ The Cox McMillan team are always pro-growth and currently looking at adding to their team. The salon itself offers a number of interesting services to clients to improve the experience and cater for a wider range of customers. They have recently introduced a ‘paraffin wax hand treatment’ for clients whilst they wait, cleansing and restoring the skin in comfort. This not only exfoliates the skin, but also includes a massage and leaves the hands feeling completely re-vitalised. In addition to this Cox McMillan have recently introduced the ‘Blow Dry Bar’. A specific and cost effective service to give their clients that ‘supermodel blown’ style look, that cannot be replicated at home. Perfect before an occasion, or just as a treat, the service is incredibly fair, starting at just £14. In addition to this Cox McMillan provide a number of

standard and specialist cut and colours, again catering for each customer as an individual, not just a number. It is clear that Cox McMillan, through determination and talent have created a service that brings together everything that makes the Industry great. As well as being concerned and actively involved in the development of the next generation of hairdressers, they strive to lead the field, and bring this completely tailored service to a local audience. The skill-set of both Thomas and Anita, and the passion they have for the industry enables them to offer everything a high-end salon can, with the understanding and customer attention of your local high street salon. This is what makes Cox McMillan, quite simply, a cut above.

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This is a take on the rural dishevelled trend that flooded the catwalks; this sexy, bohemian plait is the perfect festival style, characterised by lived-in texture whilst still looking chic. The dressage plait is great way to keep your hair off your face and neck on a warm summer’s day and complements this season’s hottest trends. The Dressage Braid will effortlessly take you from beach to bar. Team alongside bright floral prints for a cute daytime look, then accessorise with statement jewellery come evening, for versatile summer hair made easy. To find your nearest salon log onto www.hmhair.co.uk or call 0345 459 7700

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IF YOU ARE JETTING OFF ON YOUR HOLIDAYS, THEN MAKE SURE THAT YOU USE THESE SUMMER ESSENTIALS BEFORE YOU GO AND WHEN YOU ARE THERE. BEACH BEAUTIFUL SKIN HERE WE COME!

Before you get on that plane to catch that tan, you skin needs to be in tip-top condition. Buff away dead skin cells with Burt’s Bee’s Mango & Orange Sugar Scrub (£12.99, burtsbees.co.uk) to reveal a polished body. Then moisturise any dry skin such as elbows, knees and feet with Living Nature Ultra Rich Body Cream (£27, livingnature.com) which combines the absorption of a cream with the intensely nourishing nature of body butter. If cellulite is the issue, then get your hands on the Australian ‘Wonder Product’ BodyShaper from BioElixa (£49.95, Boots) and reduce the appearance of bumps and dimples by an average of 38% in just 28 days. If you want to ensure you don’t look pasty on arrival at your destination, then look to self-tanning supremo James Read with over 10 years industry experience. His BB Cream and Gradual Tan-in-a-pen (£22.50, jamesreadtan.com) not only perfects

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skin tone, cover imperfections, hydrates and illuminates but also contains a touch of gradual tan for that sun kissed glow. Omorovicza Glam Glow (£46, omorovicza.com) self-tanning lotion will give your body a natural looking golden glow while hints of lemon and tangerine raise the spirits and oils of virgin prunus and apricot kernel nourish the skin resulting in firmer, more supple and younger looking skin. Enhance your tan with Givenchy Mister Radiant Body (£32.50, Selfridges); with pearlescent microbeads of colour suspended in an ultrafresh gel that give a shimmering effect. Whilst away ensure you protect yourself with the best SPF’s available. Comfort Zone’s Sunsoul Body Cream SPF 30 (£36.25, comfortzoneskincare. com) is an anti-ageing sun protection body cream. Its nourishing formula hydrates and protects the skin, whilst making your tan last much

longer. Loved by Fearne Cotton and Thandie Newton, Murad’s powerful antioxidant-rich sunscreen, Essential-C Day Moisture SPF 30 (£57, murad.co.uk) shields and restores environmentally stressed skin, prevents sun and free radical damage and improves skin’s appearance and elasticity. To repair sun damaged skin, Crème de la Mer’s Reparative Body Lotion (£120, 0870 034 2566) delivers the anti-aging power of a serum to the body so visible damage is repaired and irritation soothed. VitaBella Repair and Protect Gel (£20, myvitabella. co.uk) infused with essentials oils and Aloe Vera is brilliant to calm bites and stings, and perfect popped in the fridge to soothe sunburn.

make-up. Brush on YoungBlood HiDef Mineral Perfecting Powder (£32, ybskin.co.uk) to help absorb excess oil and shine from the heat and set unruly brows with Shavata’s clear waterproof Brow Tamer gel (£14.50, shavata.co.uk ). For eyes, Chanel’s Ombres Contraste Duo (£30, 020 7493 3836) in Sable-Émouvant in natural beige and intense brown is the perfect daytime smoky eye pairing. Ultrasun Ultralip SPF15 (£5.50, John Lewis) makes an ideal base for lipstick enriched with blackcurrant seed oil to moisturise and protect in all temperatures. ModelCo Beauty Fix Airbrush Face (£22, Debenhams) will make sure your make up stays smudge and moisture proof all day, after a gentle mist in the morning.

Vitage Skin Defence SPF30 (£22, cosmestore.co.uk) and Balance Me 99% Natural Protection Daily Moisturiser SPF18 (£26, balanceme. co.uk) both leave a wearable matt finish as a great base for summer

Finally, New Body Shop Vanilla Body Mist (£7.00, 01903 844554) is perfect to splash on that summer feeling, and starting a new fragrance when on holiday helps evoke those happy memories when you return home.

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A SURVEY BY SUPERDRUG HAS REVEALED THAT WOMEN SPEND AN AVERAGE OF 330 DAYS OF THEIR LIVES APPLYING MAKE-UP AND WITH A MILLION STRESSES WEIGHING US DOWN, WE WANT FOUNDATION FORMULAS THAT ARE QUICK, EASY TO USE AND ACTUALLY BENEFIT OUR SKIN WHEN APPLIED. I’VE PICKED SOME OF THE BEST NEW FOUNDATIONS TO ENSURE YOU CAN FIND YOUR PERFECT MATCH. BEST FOR DULL, UNEVEN SKIN

Thick, caked on foundation can often accentuate your flaws so today’s foundation formulas are more natural-looking, with flawless skin best achieved by using a ‘less is more’ method. If you are looking for a unified complexion that radiates luminousity, L’Oréal Paris have introduced Lumi Magique Light Infusing Foundation (£10.99, available nationwide) in six wearable shades designed to instantly illuminate the skin. Your skin will stay hydrated for up to 24 hours with lightweight coverage and a velvet touch finish. If you are looking instead to disguise imperfections, then new Bourjois 123 Perfect Foundation (£10.99, Superdrug) is a new generation of liquid foundation that melts into the skin and contains 3 micronized colour concealing pigments designed to correct blemishes, diminish dark circles and eradicate redness.

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Previously oily and combinations skins have been lumped into the same category, but now companies like Clinique and Clarins are recognising the need for foundation formulas that work in harmony with each skin type. Clinique’s new Stay-Matte Oil-Free Makeup (£21.50, available nationwide), is specially formulated for oily skin to control shine throughout the day. The ultra-light gel-cream formula feels refreshing and silky on the skin to maintain a fresh look all day. Clarins’ Ever Matte Foundation SPF 15 (£24, clarins.co.uk) uses an exclusive plant based ‘Skin Detox’ complex to balance shine and tighten pores whilst still giving day-long comfort and stay-fresh coverage. 1 1 0 J U LY 2 0 1 2

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Revolutionary formulas for combination skins now control oily areas whilst hydrating dry, tight patches to ensure a fresh, semi-matte finish. Chanel’s Perfection Lumière (£36, chanel.com) is both moisturising and mattifying, comes in 16 shades and different undertones e.g.yellow, for a real tone-matching result, which is lightweight and buildable. Also perfect for combination skins is Hello Flawless Oxygen WOW (£24.50, benefitcosmetics.co.uk) from Benefit. This oil-free formula has a hydrating complex that helps to plump up skin along with vitamin C & E known to prevent signs of ageing. Available in 9 shades and with an SPF25, Hello Flawless delivers instant results to leave you looking flawless in a flash.

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As we age our complexions become thirsty and lines and wrinkles appear, so you need foundations that cover without drawing attention to imperfections. By Terry’s Sheer Expert (£44, spacenk.co.uk) provides adjustable coverage and disguises signs of fatigue. Infused with hyaluronic acid, this perfecting fluid acts like Photoshop in a tube, to deliver a natural satin finish. Reinventing the tinted moisturiser is natural skincare specialist Liz Earle, with Sheer Skin Tint SPF15 (£21, lizearle.com). Rich and creamy like a foundation, yet lightweight, this glides effortlessly onto the skin to enhance natural skin tones. Jemma Kidd’s Skin Rescue Bio-Complex Veil SPF15 (£32, jemmakidd.com) is the ultimate multi-tasker that stimulates collagen production and preps, primes, tints, illuminates and protects the skin all-in-one.

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natural INSPIRATION WITH THE HELP OF L&E (LOFTS AND EXTENSIONS), THE HOGARTY FAMILY CREATED THIS SPACIOUS, BRIGHT KITCHEN IN JUST THREE MONTHS. It looks like the kitchen fantasy many of us dream about, but surprisingly, when Louisa and Leigh bought their Surrey home in 2009, extending was not a priority. “We did some decorating and changed the bathroom but that was about it,” Louisa explains. “But things changed when our first child Jamie was born a year later, and we quickly found out that the small layout downstairs simply wouldn’t work for us as a family. We didn’t want to move as we love living in this road but when I became pregnant again we knew we needed to work out a solution.” After gaining planning consent for an ambitious reconfiguration, the couple set about choosing a builder. “My Mum spotted L&E in a local lifestyle magazine,” Louisa recalls. After inviting them round to quote, L&E’s surveyor took the couple to visit two completed projects and one midway through the build. “I could see that 1 1 2 J U LY 2 0 1 2

they were similar to the work we would like done. I also knew L&E had a big team which gave me confidence that they would finish on time. Their contract included timescales alongside instalment payments too and that again gave me peace of mind.” With only four months to go until her due date, the speed at which L&E could complete the project was a deciding factor in choosing them, and in January 2012, faced with a completion deadline of only 3 months, the team moved in. The project included reconfiguring and extending the interior to create a large open plan “outside in” space. The front of the house was also to be remodelled to give a more contemporary feel as well as converting the garage to make way for an integrated playroom. Louisa recalls “After one day, the foundations

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“The team were immediately driven to get the job done. Their work ethic was phenomenal!”

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were dug and after a week, the kitchen was gone - I was amazed! Even during the snow they didn’t miss one single day.”

new home bears little resemblance to its original 1960’s facade, while the new open plan kitchen blends seamlessly with the garden providing the very best of modern living. “The layout of our house before just wasn’t working but now it’s light, bright and I feel that I have loads of space,” Louisa comments. “I paid the same price as other quotes but with the peace of mind they would actually get the job done in time. We had our bathroom refitted by another company when we originally moved in - it’s amazing to think it took that company the same time to fit one bathroom as it took L&E to complete all of this work!”

Louisa agrees they were fortunate in having L&E onboard, who possessed not only experience, but ideas. “It wasn’t just the speed at which they worked. L&E’s foreman was very straightforward and passionate about getting every last detail right,” Louisa recalls. “Even the Building Control officer who visited to make the required inspections commented on how she loves his jobs!” The foreman advised them that plans for the front porch were slightly off centre which he was able to amend for a more symmetrical look. He also recommended a kitchen supplier and dealt with them directly to coordinate installation. A third useful suggestion involved sourcing a sample of an alternative cladding to the architects choice of facade to give a much warmer, contemporary finish. “I’m delighted he intervened and we adopted his suggestions. We felt like he really did want the best for us,” Louisa reflects. In March, a week ahead of schedule, L&E’s team moved out. The family’s

Mr and Mrs Hogarty are so confident recommending L&E (Lofts and Extensions) that they are even happy to show you round their new home. Contact them via L&E to arrange a viewing.

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will enable you to discuss your project in more detail, following which they will provide a free, no-obligation quotation. The Wooden Floor Specialists understand that their customers are looking for hardwood flooring which is sourced responsibly. This is why they take great care when sourcing their timbers, and wherever possible their products carry FSC certification. This means you can be sure that your wooden floor has been selected from only properly managed and sustainable forests. VISIT THEIR LONDON SHOWROOM TODAY

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A refreshingly MODERN business... This month, we were able to sit down with ‘Chris Benyayer’, Owner and Director of ‘A Modern World’ Furniture. Keen to understand the key behind the success of his evergrowing luxury furniture company, we were thrilled at the opportunity to meet the man who has brought previously unobtainable high-end furniture direct to the middle market. With their flagship showroom based on Lavender Hill, Battersea, ‘A Modern World’ provide cutting edge, high-end furniture for retail, private clients, big business and developers. Specialising in contemporary furniture, their impressive and varied collections are ideal for the home, the office and outdoors. With a fantastic selection of sofas, lounge chairs, lighting, modular furniture and much more, ‘A Modern World’ have an impressive and popular stock list. Furthermore, their forward thinking, desire and focus on customer service enables them to stock, deliver and meet the demands of their clients and customers quicker and more efficiently than their competitors. To meet Chris, we arrive at his main warehouse and offices based just 5 minutes from North Greenwich station. The feeling in the office is family-like, a medium sized and humble working environment, with their own products proudly on display and a friendly and focused mindset from staff. Chris can often be seen, interacting and working directly with his employees, continuing to play a major part in the 1 2 2 J U LY 2 0 1 2

day to day running of the business. As we sit down, it is clear from the outset that Chris is passionate about furniture and passionate about business. As he turns of his busy phone, we are given a fantastic insight in to how the company came about. It all started back when Chris was studying at ‘Cass Business School’. Shocked by the excessive prices of his schoolbooks, Chris and a close friend went about finding a system whereby they could remove this compulsory and expensive necessity to students. Together, they went on to create the company ‘Booknerd’ a website which arranged book drops and collections, allowing individuals to negotiate the sales of their books to new students. This allowed old students for the first time, to be reimbursed for their books and new students to be able to buy them for a much cheaper price; all he asked for was a small commission. The initial taste of setting up a successful company, and the independence of doing so was enough of a sample to make Chris leave University early and go about setting up his own business. When his close friend was looking for a new office chair to purchase, but again was hit with the problem of price, Chris looked for an alternative to help. With an existing knowledge and love for furniture, he took to the task and found a small supplier of luxury chairs in the UK, who he paid to ship just four to his home address. He kindly gave one of the chairs to his friend and sold the surplus order, which ended up paying for the overall shipping costs. A good deed, but a good deed which unknowingly, went on to lay the foundations of his future business.

HOUSE & GARDEN Having seen the potential in this business, Chris began sourcing more items, items that had not been seen by the main market and which were of superior quality to anything around. As he continued to sell more and more furniture locally and online, he not only re-invested his profits to increase his portfolio, but stored his surplus stock and started to build what became his business. Chris explained that at one point, he had so much stock, that his entire bedroom was full of furniture, and he had no space in his house. To solve his living arrangements, he purchased a small lock-up from his profits and moved the furniture. Just a month after, he found that he had sourced so much stock; he had completely exhausted his supplier. With orders coming and clients coming in by the day, Chris had to act fast to keep the momentum up. Undeterred, Chris knew that he had to expand. The search for a new high-end Manufacturer who could take orders at a larger capacity saw him travelling to China to start relations with a new and major supplier. Chris explains that upon arrival it was one of the most challenging tasks he has faced in his life. With no knowledge of the language and in a part of China where English is barely spoken, he somehow managed to board a bus, which he rode for 4 hours to go deep in to the City. After 2 tough weeks, he had sourced a new supplier, negotiated and arranged for some prototypes to be made and delivered back to his UK address. This was the first ‘container’ order, a significant rise in size to what he was used to. Upon return, he realised that the container when it arrived could, barely fit in the lockup. A large amount of pre-orders meant his original stock would be cleared and could just about make space. The new range, from China, consisting mainly of ‘Eames style office chairs’ and ‘Barcelona Chairs’ started to sell at an incredible rate. Chris found himself working throughout the day and night, solely carrying out the packing, the delivery, the stocktaking and the negotiations.

have the stock there. He would not have to wait for the money from the client, before he could place that clients order. This is something that is still a key element of A Modern Worlds success to date. By the following Christmas of 2012 ‘A Modern World’ was in full swing. Chris went on to purchase a large state of the art warehouse in Greenwich, and again increased his orders, his sales and the company profile. Within a few months, the warehouse was full, and he had to expand, purchasing yet another warehouse, the very two that they work out of today. By May 2011, Chris opened the Battersea Showroom. A testament to his pride in his products and his ability to source the very best, he was unafraid to do all of his business solely from a website. Not only did this open up his successful retail base to date, but furthermore it put back the element of ‘trust’ in to the market, which is far to uncommon in todays world of online furniture purchasing. He created a physical space to deal face to face with his customers, the way he believes it should be.

Chris continues to work from the forefront to this day. Every two to three months he will travel to his suppliers in China, (he now has 8) and manage his team of employees who he now teaches to become part of the company family. He stays on top of quality control, spends a great deal of time dealing with and listening to feedback from his client’s customers and staff and cycles this back in to the company. Chris mentions that it is his absolute priority to treat the people around him fairly and with respect, this goes for the staff, his suppliers and most importantly his customers. Although he speaks in great detail and with pride about his journey from ‘dropping out of University’ to owning a renowned and up and coming furniture supplier, he makes it sound easy. His desire to sell his products at ‘fair prices’ as opposed to with higher margins, and his commitment to treat the people around him honestly breathes a traditional mentality that is hard to find today. These are undoubtedly the key factors that With more sales coming in, Chris was able to expand by Christmas of the same helped him achieve the success he has to this today. year, buying a larger and secure warehouse to replace his lock-up and employing his first member of staff. His disciplined approach to re-investment allowed Despite the size, the array of products, the stock, showroom, sales, clients and the company to naturally grow at an incredible rate. In less than 2 years from power of the company the key values remain exactly the same as they always the day that he very first helped his friend source his office chair he was now were. A Modern World are able to supply high-end furniture, at an incredibly in control of a demanding and successful business. At the age of 23, Chris fair price, within just a few days, and with excellent service. In a time where had an array of unseen high-end luxury products, with a strong pre-order and the furniture market continues to be over-saturated by common stock and sales book to match. With the amount of stock he would have, and his close big brands who lack connection from their customers, Chris has created a ties to his supplier, he was able to offer his clients and customers their products refreshingly modern business, for the modern consumer with ‘A Modern World’. within the same week of their order. He realised that the company structures A MODERN WORLD GREENWICH of many of his competitors meant that they would have to quote an 8-12 week 64 Faraday Way, Westmister Industrial Estate, London SE18 5TR waiting time, given that an order was placed, this order was then used to pay A MODERN WORLD BATTERSEA the supplier, the supplier would then send the item, and then the customer 2 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5RW would get it delivered. By constantly re-investing in his company and working Call 0203 432 4050 or email info@amodernworld.co.uk closely with his suppliers he managed to provide a better quality of furniture at www.amodernworld.co.uk a cheaper price, in a much shorter amount of time, as he would often already

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Neptune Kitchens London

CLASSIC, SOLID AND EXCEPTIONAL VALUE! Ray Munn Kitchens have recently opened their new showroom on the Upper Richmond Road West in Sheen. The Showroom is a beautiful showcase for “Neptune Kitchen Furniture.” Neptune has been making classically designed hand built solid timber furniture for a decade. The company’s roots were in manufacturing solid timber garden furniture which they still do today. The principles are simple, to make beautiful kitchen furniture with the best materials possible using traditional tried and tested techniques. There is no chipboard and none of the ubiquitous MDF used in Neptune Furniture. Instead our kitchen carcases (the insides of the cabinet to the layman) are made from “marine plywood” that which is used in boat building. This depending on the range is either painted or veneered with real Oak or Ash. Drawers are traditionally made with dovetailed joints in solid ash or oak, whilst doors and frames are made in solid birch and oak with mortise and tenon joints. 1 2 4 J U LY 2 0 1 2

There are three ranges to choose from, two hand painted “Chichester” and “Suffolk” and then there is “Henley” our gently washed oak finish which gives immediate grace to any kitchen. Ray Munn Kitchens is run and partly owned by Bob Malston who has 20 years experience in the kitchen industry, having worked for a number of bespoke manufacturers over the years like “Robinson and Cornish” and latterly “Martin Moore & Co.”

We can supply just the furniture for your builder to fit but our preferred route is to manage the whole kitchen project.

Bob says: “I have the utmost confidence in this furniture which is why I joined and became a shareholder in the company. It represents incredible value on all levels because of the design, materials used and the build quality.”

We fully expect that you should participate in the design process at this stage and tell us what you like and dislike so that we can modify the plan until it is right for you. Once you are satisfied and wish to commission the kitchen we take a deposit which enables us to release the plans and begin the management phase, liaising with your builder or recommending a builder we work with to prepare the space for the new kitchen. We then fit the kitchen and work surfaces using our own fitters which enable us to carry out quality control throughout the project.

“Here at Ray Munn Kitchens I am offering the same service as the top end bespoke manufacturers with furniture that more than matches, in many cases at half the cost.” Our service is comprehensive but flexible.

Starting with designing your space, we take your brief on what you need to include in the kitchen, appliances type of sink, specific types of storage etc. and prepare a first draft plan using our years of kitchen design experience. This is presented to you together with a quotation.

Providing we have fitted and project managed the kitchen we then offer our limited “Lifetime Warranty” Why not come into the showroom to discuss your project with Bob over a cup of coffee. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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URBAN IRON PROVIDES A BESPOKE METAL FABRICATION SERVICES FROM THEIR FULLY EQUIPPED WORKSHOP WITH ONSITE WELDING CAPABILITIES, THEY CATER FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC PROJECTS, FROM CONTEMPORARY DESIGN WORK TO MORE TRADITIONAL BLACKSMITHING.

eter Coughlan the manager and driving force behind this up and coming company has been making things with metal ever since a start-up business in Perth Western Australia back in the mid eighty’s with a hands on approach and strong focus on design, things soon started to take off and “Fear and Loathing” established itself in the local market making mainly furniture combining iron work and reclaimed local hardwoods This start-up was also the vehicle to implement new ideas about becoming involved in a social enterprise schemes and employed ex-offenders through in what was known at the time as the second chance job register. Leaving Australia in 97 for an overdue gap year it didn’t take

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long to find a new opptunity and discovered the forge on Eel Pie Island in Twickenham as Peter discribes”it was like finding a comfy chair “surrounded by creative people it was a great environment to take time out and learn new skills inc traditionally blacksmithing from the forge owner at the time Nick Shields.

name in quality gates and railings. Here Peter talks about the future ‘’Urban Iron is on the move again onward and upward or so I like to think from the 24th of July we will be into bigger workshops at 119-223 Sandycombe lane in Kew and this expansion will allow us to increase our capacity for the larger commercial projects where quality and bespoke design are focal it was so good in fact that’s where points while retaining a personal he stayed for the next ten years service for that broken gate that taking over the forge and local artist might need fixing or missing cast outlet shop “Par-ici” in church st iron railheads that need replacing , Twickenham with Michele Whitby. It’s important for me that my staff become involved and have input From there ,the next step was during the fabrication and take forming urban iron and moving off ownership of the part they play ,my the Island into a bigger workshop staff all have a good knowledge in in Teddington, it was a pragmatic each other roles and take pride in decision that enabled this new the feedback which is often left for enterprise space to grow and in us at Check a trade “ the last 4 years has grown on its success to become a respected What does the remainder of 2012

hold? For Urban iron, ‘’well for a start I’m not watching the news because the doom and gloom bears no relationship to my order books. Recently we have project managed entire frontages involving coordinating the brick layers and overseeing automation this is an area I would like to develop as it leads to a seamless join in the overall effect, I would also like to introduce training or a job opportunity for disadvantaged youth, consolidate work practice and focus on the detail in that makes the difference’’ . Small but perfectly formed they can focus on individual projects from concept to installation. Please contact Peter for more information 0800 085 2410 peter@urbaniron.co.uk www.urbaniron.co.uk

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he evolution of the Sheen Bed Company over the last 20 years has its roots firmly set in the fabric of Sheen itself occupying a landmark position at 215 Upper Richmond Road West. They are proud to retain their position as a traditional local store that believes in old fashioned customer service and the best of British craftsmanship. Their range which comprises beds, mattresses, headboards and linen has evolved over 2 decades so that only the companies which offer outstanding quality, value and customer service remain. One of the many differences between The Sheen Bed Company and the large chain stores is that the consultant that helps you with your selection is also the buyer. Regular visits are made to trade shows to ensure that they only offer beds that they would be delighted to own themselves. You will never feel under pressure to place an order on your first visit, on 1 2 8 J U LY 2 0 1 2

the contrary the consultants understand how important your choice of bed is and want you to be happy with your purchase for many years to come. The Sheen Bed Company offers a free delivery and assembly service to London addresses and of course Saturday deliveries. Unlike many companies they understand there are other things you would rather be doing than waiting in all day for a delivery so the consultant will liaise with you on completion of your order regarding available delivery days and can arrange for the experienced delivery team to call you 30 minutes before they arrive. To find out how The Sheen Bed Company can help you get a rejuvenating nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleep contact them at - The Sheen Bed Company, 215 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen, SW14 8QT Tel: 0208 876 2155 or email info@sheenbeds.co.uk and www.sheenbeds.co.uk

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Locks & Handles is a shop specializing in British door and window handles in a bewildering array of sizes and finishes. Comprehensive stocks of furniture, cabinet and cupboard hardware are held. Architectural Ironmongery including all types of locks & latches, brass electrical switch plates and ventilation grilles are available. They also sell bathroom accessories like taps and an amazing selection of shower baskets. The business, founded in 1965, used to be located in Exhibition Road in South Kensington but has now relocated to larger premises on Effie Road, just off Fulham Broadway. It is now easier for parking and is a minute walk from the Underground station.

While traditional period design brass fittings are the main stock line, Locks & Handles now sell an increasing quantity of contemporary designed chrome plated products. Currently polished nickel plate is the fashionable finish and is being specified by many customers. Bronze is of course the perfect finish for front door furniture and, although this is more expensive, is highly recommended. Although Locks & Handles is based in London a good selection of ‘rustic’ black iron door furniture, usually associated with country cottages, is held in stock. It is lovely to see quality British manufactured brassware so well represented in this shop along with

European manufactured products. Unlike the high street DIY stores, Locks & Handles specialize in the higher quality English manufactured hardware. This is one of the industries that Britain leads the world in. The quality & finish of English manufactured door furniture & bathroom accessories is far superior to the imported items.

The Locks & Handles sales assistants are willing to help with any enquiry no matter how unusual and are extremely knowledgeable. Even if you are not quite sure about what exactly you might require or need, they can offer advice or find you a solution to your enquiry. Most fittings are actually on display in the showroom so you can really

get a feel of them in a tactile way and have a better sense of the different finishes available, which is something that you cannot always get from looking at a picture on the internet or from a catalogue.

The shop tries to keep most items in stock but if something is unavailable they have regular deliveries from all British manufacturers. The company offers to supply bespoke items and other finishes to ‘special order’ and regular customers include many of the worlds leading interior designers, hotels, palaces and luxury liners. A visit to this specialist shop is highly recommended to everyone who has an interest in interior design, building or renovating their home.

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When choosing a paint for your home, it can be difficult to find a brand that offers high quality, longevity, a vast colour choice as well as boasting green credentials. eicó paints however does just that, meeting all the demands of today’s house proud and environmentally conscious consumer as a paint with a conscience. Based at the Ray Munn store in Fulham, eicó founder Rishi Subeathar works hard to ensure that offering one quality element doesn’t compromise the other; “Many manufacturers state that they produce acrylic paint, but few admit to manufacturing 100% pure acrylic, which is what is needed to produce the very best quality paint.

The reason why manufacturers will skimp on this is obvious. To achieve pure acrylic, you do require enormous amounts of energy, which in turn will add both to the cost and the carbon footprint. We manufacture eicó paint in Iceland where the energy comes from 100% free geothermal and hydro-power energy. This means that not only can we control costs, but also the manufacturing process is 100% carbon neutral. The paints are then shipped onto scheduled but often half empty cargo vessels back to the UK.” Boasting some of the lowest levels of VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) on the market, eicó have recently launched their new

eicó Zero VOC which offers exactly that, 0% VOC toxins. So what are VOC’s? Volatile Organic Compounds are the harmful toxins most paints emit when liquid turns to solids i.e. when the paint dries. These toxins can linger for several weeks after application.

for both internal and external use, It can be tinted to any colour the consumer wishes, has superior colour retention and is washable up to an impressive 2000 times

From the modern contemporary home to period, eicó offers a vast palette to suit. From ‘popping’ brights (not always available from other ‘green’ paint brands) to Toxins are not only harmful to the pretty soft pastels, earthy tones environment but to the chemically and classic country hues, there sensitive too. Asthma sufferers, those is an impressive 168 colours with respiratory problems, eye, nose to choose from in Alterior, and throat irritations or allergies Eggshell and Satin finishes. will all benefit from using eicó paints which has become a popular choice for homes, schools, hospitals, For more information on eicó and to order a free colour children’s bedrooms and offices. eicó paints give wonderful coverage

card go to www.eico.co.uk or call 0845 073 9432.

What new paint trends should people be looking out for? “Metallics’ says Rishi, “We’re seeing a higher demand from interior designers for our striking metallic shades. It’s a finish not many people may consider but it adds a whole new look and dimension to a room and catches the light to stunning, elegant effect.’

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iving in Space embarked on their life in sustainable development when experienced property developer Ryan Kohn, now a Company Director, joined the team around 5 years ago. Passionate about the environment from an early age and having experienced first hand the concerning degree to which the issues of environmental impact in property development can be largely overlooked, he resolved to lead Living in Space in becoming a frontrunner in luxurious yet sustainable interior architecture and decoration. The ultimate aim was to show that style and comfort do not need to be compromised to create properties which avoid harming the environment, both in the local and wider sense. When the opportunity came around to purchase a site with planning permission for a 7,500 sq ft eco mansion, Living In Space moved quickly to secure the deal. They felt there was real scope to further improve the impressive plans that were put together by Metropolitan Workshop, a leading high-end architectural firm that had been employed to attain the planning permission. Living In Space, leapt at the opportunity to design the interior of Moses Dell, and have managed to extend the planning of the

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property to, 8,000 square foot. The property will include all the luxury perks expected of such a property, including a swimming pool and cinema room, however, the development will achieve a sustainable rating of Code Level 5 of BREAAMS’s Code for Sustainable Homes. To put this into context, the highest level, Code Level 6, refers to a zero carbon home. The energy required to maintain the lifestyle of the occupants will be drawn from a number of sources. A large scale ground source heat pump (GSHP) will provide heat to the building and, in order to limit the energy used, the system will be able to ‘sense’ when the building is occupied and automatically condition itself to achieve a desired set point temperature. The temperature set points will return to default setback levels when the building is unoccupied, thereby keeping energy wastage firmly in check. A mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) system will further contribute to the property’s energy efficiency. The heat that does get produced in the house, be it through the under floor heating, sunlight and even kitchens and bathrooms, will be harnessed by a heat exchanger allowing approximately 80% of outgoing heat to be reclaimed. The ground source heat pump will also provide hot water all year round. The water itself will be partially harvested from rainwater collected from

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the roof and will be used for washing machines and WCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Solar PV panels will create all the electricity needed for the dwelling. Lighting is to be provided by a carefully balanced combination of LEDs and compact fluorescent lighting. These will not only greatly reduce the typical amounts of energy needed to light such a property but, even on this scale, creates the potential for generating longer term savings by selling energy back to the grid. The aesthetic design of the property has been carefully devised to blend modernism with traditional elements associated with its country setting. The architects and designers involved have paid particular attention to the materials used to ensure it blends in with its environment. Sections of basket-weave brickwork will lend a rustic element to the look and is in itself a nod to the history of the site which was once used as a brick production yard. Other areas are clad in carefully selected, sustainably sourced oak which over time will show signs of weathering, creating a natural look that will blend rather than contrast with the natural environment around it. These more traditional elements are offset by what is perhaps the most striking feature of the structure - its ground floor, the whole of which is clad entirely in glass. Its high levels of insulation will ensure as much warmth as possible will be retained during the winter months, whilst the abundant natural light source

will also help to keep down the need for excessive artificial lighting. The Living in Space design team has devised a scheme featuring natural finishes and a stylishly muted palette for the interior of the property. An elegantly washed oak timber is used for the majority of the ground floor, whilst wallpapers add interest with texture rather than bold, garish colour which would be seen through the glass and impact visually on the surroundings. Where tiles or stone surfaces are used, options containing high levels of recycled content have been specified. Appliances and sanitary ware have also been selected with both style and energy consumption in mind. Water flow restrictors, boiling water taps and highly efficient appliances will ensure a high end finish with a low rate of wastage. Whilst still in its relatively early stages, the excitement at Living in Space surrounding the project is already palpable. Through its ability to provide all one could desire from a property of such calibre in terms of comfort and luxury without compromising the environment, Moses Dell could truly become a future icon in modern, sustainable design. For more information call 020 7722 3131 or visit www.living-inspace.co.uk

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I used to love watching fish when I was a kida s My parents had this beautiful aquarium in our lounge. I can remember gazing for hours at the magical weightless world. One day, my dad told me something I’ve never heard before and never heard since. Always trying to provoke me to think, he said, “Remember, a dead fish can float downstream, but it takes a live one to swim upstream.” At the time, I didn’t really know what he meant, but as I grew older I learnt that he was teaching me to think my 1 3 6 J U LY 2 0 1 2

own way. Not to accept the norm. Little did I know then that I would grow up to discover biOrb. At biOrb they don’t just look at things differently, they do things differently. WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT THEM?

For nearly 100 years aquariums have been made pretty much the same way. Start with a glass box and add the light and filter afterwards. Unsurprisingly this isn’t very efficient. Imagine if car design had stayed the same for this long, we’d still be driving “horseless carriages”. In 1999 Reef One, the manufacturers of the biOrb ripped up

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the rule book and started again. They set out on a mission to make better aquariums. Reef One said “We wanted them to be so good, that you’d want to tell your friends about them”. SO HOW DID THEY DO IT?

They started with the filter. In many traditional aquariums the filter is on the side or at the top. In a biOrb it’s at the bottom, which might seem unimportant until you realise that fish waste sinks. Think about it, there’s no point vacuuming your ceiling when the dirt is on the floor. The filter itself takes about 40 seconds to change and only needs doing about once a month. Water oxygenation was the next challenge. See the tube in the middle of the aquarium? It has an airline running into it. Air is blown through the base of a biOrb up to the surface. This has two main benefits, it 100% oxygenates the water and it drives a circular water flow making sure all the water passes through the filter.

HOW’S IT MADE?

biOrbs are made from acrylic, not glass. Acrylic is ten times stronger than glass. It’s also clearer. Acrylic has a transparency rate of 93% making it the clearest material known. Glass only allows 70% of light to pass through and thick glass always has a green tint. The final challenge was lighting. In a biOrb, the lighting is always built in – you’d be forgiven for not even knowing it was there that is, until you switch it on. On some models the lighting is fully automatic. There is a sunrise, daylight, sunset and a blue moonlight set on a 24 hour cycle. All in all, the biOrb is a low maintenance aquarium for people who’d like to keep fish, but think it’s too much work. With over a million sold worldwide, there are plenty of people enjoying them. For more information visit www.reef-one.com

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PEDINI LONDON LAUNCHES FLAGSHIP SHOWROOM W I T H L AV I S H R E D C A R P E T P A R T Y and large wall-mounted TVs screened Aldo Zilli cooking live from the now classic Integra ‘hook’ kitchen. The kidney shaped Dune Island is sleek, as are the remote controlled “complanare” sliding door cupboards, which reveal luxury Wolf ovens when opened. Amongst the many other clever and stylish features in the showroom are fantastic poured resin floors by Liquid Elements, and audio The launch party was a lavish red carpet affair attended by more than 360 invited visual equipment by Future Home. The latest ‘hot to have’ gadgets such as the guests, including leading housebuilders, architects, interior designers and the media. Kaelo integrated champagne cooler with LED lighting are on show alongside appliances from manufacturers including Miele, Gaggenau, Sub Zero and Wolf. Celebrity chef Aldo Zilli cooked throughout the evening, using the state of the Art Sub Zero and Wolf appliances. He demonstrated mouth-watering dishes such as A showroom definitely styled to inspire! monkfish with parma ham, and fresh pasta with Italian sausage and tomato sauce. Special “Pedini Bellini,” “Chilli Zilli” and “Famous Domus Foamus” cocktails Pedini is regarded as one of the finest Italian kitchen brands. Unique designs can were created for the occasion to capture the style and sophistication of the two be combined to create tailored solutions that offer the ultimate in modern, kitchen luxury and functionality. showrooms and were served during the evening by the resident mixologists. Successful kitchen designers Lida Cucina, trading as Pedini London, celebrated the opening of their brand new Flagship Pedini London showroom on 5th July in Battersea. Pedini London is interconnected to the existing Domus Tiles Showroom via a walkway.

Comments made by some of the guests were “surely one of the most amazing The combination of the Pedini London and Domus Tiles Showrooms make a showrooms in London... quite spectacular!” and “the Maserati of showroom openings”. trip to Battersea essential for anyone planning to develop or renovate property. The stunning 3,500 sq ft, Battersea showroom has been redeveloped by the Pedini London team and is the largest Pedini showroom in the UK. It is soothing, quietly luxurious and filled with contemporary and exciting products that cleverly demonstrate how kitchens have become glamorous living spaces. The “Eko” bar area is the first fully-working kitchen that visitors encounter on entering the showroom. During the launch party it was used to serve cocktails, 1 3 8 J U LY 2 0 1 2

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he world’s most expensive cruise trip has been unveiled - and it comes with a rather large price tag of £1million per couple. The mammoth cruise departs in Los Angeles and includes visits to 28 countries including French Polynesia, New Zealand, Malaysia, the Maldives and Mauritius. Six Star Cruises’ trip of a lifetime lasts 124 days and comes complete with VIP transportation and stays in the world’s most opulent hotels. The luxury starts from the moment you leave home, with a helicopter picking you up and whisking you off to a UK airport. As you fly, you will enjoy £4,000-per-kilo Beluga Caviar, Dom Perignon Rosi champagne and Da Hong

Pao tea, which is harvested from plants that are 1,000 years old and cost £2,000 per kilo. Next comes a private jet to take you to Los Angeles. En route, a Michelinstarred chef will cook up a ten-course taster menu. Once you touch down in LA, a chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce Phantom will be waiting to transport you to the ship. Accommodation includes the Royal Suite, with two 1,000 sq ft bedrooms, marbled bathrooms and spacious verandas. The epic trip takes in 28 countries including New Zealand, Malaysia and Mauritius, and works out at approximately £8,000 a day. The package includes a four night pre-cruise stay at the Beverly Wilshire

Hotel and a four night post-cruise stay in a £7,300-a-night apartment (complete with rooftop Jacuzzi, cinema and butler) located in a gated community on Sunset Island, Miami. The ship sets sail on 14th January 2013. So far Six Star Cruises has not revealed whether there are any bookings so far for the millionaires’ holiday. Mal Barritt, company director, said it was “likely to be the most expensive cruise ever sold.” “We have listened to what some of our most discerning customers say they look for in a holiday and have created the most desirable cruise holiday in the world,” he said. “This is truly a cruise that will never be forgotten.”

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