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Contents 13 Local Life, Arts & Events Film4 Summer Screen Summer Streets on Regent Street BBC Proms in the Park 2013 The Ham Polo Club Summer Party New Art & Antiques Fair opens in the Heart of London Deckchair Dreams Returns for Royal Parks Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Chanel on New Bond Street Discover forgotten Metro-Land Buckinghamshire Railway Centre The Angel of London Black Cabs Prudential RideLondon

Cover story St James’s Concours of Elegance

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Wimbledon Highlights 2013 Tammy Gilbert - Tackles Parkinson’s with inspiring art exhibition World Club 7s at Twickenham Stadium City of London Festival 2013 Aston Martin Global Centenary Celebrations arrive in Kensington Gardens Sandbanks Yacht Club Polo Life Fortnum & Mason to open new landmark store Food & Drink Spice up summer barbecue season with Jim Beam Anyone for Pimms? Celebrate the summer season with ’Silver by Aston Martin’

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FILM4 SUMMER SCREEN AT SOMERSET HOUSE WITH AMERICAN EXPRESS ®

8th – 21st AUGUST 2013

omerset House stages London’s best-loved open-air cinema, Film4 Summer Screen this August with an extended programme of 14 nights of films, featuring classics, comedy, romance and thrillers, presented in the magnificent 18th century courtyard on a giant 17 x 8 metre screen with full surround sound. With early evening DJ sessions, food and drink and special live introductions to selected films, Film4 Summer Screen is the ultimate cinema experience and a highlight of the summer calendar. Tina Fey, Marlon Brando and Robert de Niro are some of the names who will grace the big screen this year, with season highlights including: MEAN GIRLS

A brash black-comedy written by Tina Fey that follows the teenage trials of Lindsay Lohan as she negotiates the clique-ridden world of the classroom. With bullying and backbiting making life a misery for those not amongst the chosen few, Lohan sets out to bring down the girls who think they rule the school. Swift and savage, with some of the sharpest gags in teen-movie history.

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

GUYS AND DOLLS

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

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Thrilling action in a classical style – Brian De Palma’s tale of G-men versus gangsters in Prohibition-era Chicago reinvents the mobster movie for a modern

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

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

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Summer Streets on Regent Street Celebrate a different view of London’s West End with four traffic-free Sundays

egent Street, London W1 is to become traffic-free every Sunday throughout July as part of the “Summer Streets” programme – the first of its kind in the UK – in partnership with the Mayor of London. Each Sunday, people can experience London’s iconic Regent Street as a traffic-free destination. Visitors will be able to relax and enjoy a creative programme of performances, fashion and installations, and participate in free exercise classes, games and sensory experiences. Summer Streets will make the area a more pleasant experience for residents and visitors alike, enhancing the environment for shoppers and sightseers to enjoy this central location in the heart of the West End. Originally inspired by ideas in the Mayor’s Air Quality Strategy and a similar initiative in New York City, Summer Streets will encourage shoppers to experience London’s finest retail venues in a different way. It will make the most of the international flagship fashion stores located on Regent Street, creating a fun showcase for the shopping experience every Sunday, when they will be able to enjoy the open space, relaxed atmosphere and cleaner air. Each weekend, visitors can enjoy and join in with the following activities: Join in on street free exercise classes on the first three Sundays at mid day run by The Third Space Soho. On Sunday 21st, visitors can dress up in their favourite outfit and walk the Regent Street catwalk, or bring their children for an architectural treasure hunt (booking essential via the event’s website) and on Sunday 28th July, relax in the Gardens of Regent Street when the street will become London’s innermost green space with flower stalls, gardening tips and bee keeping. The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: “Summer Streets is a fabulous way to experience one of the country’s finest retail destinations every Sunday in July. With its exceptional Nash design few areas can rival the rich history of Regent Street. We want to make shopping in the flagship stores and eating in the nearby restaurants even more enjoyable, turning a visit to this world-

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renowned street in to the ultimate summer shopping treat.” With the street free from traffic and open to all, visitors can make the most of their visit by downloading the free Regent Street Walking Tour iPhone app from the App Store, which takes users on a step-by-step guide of the famous architectural and historic features of the street. If shopping is high on their agenda, visitors can also download the free Regent Street Shopping & Lifestyle iPhone app. Annie Walker, Director of the Regent Street Association, said: “Summer Streets provides a unique opportunity for pedestrians to experience Regent Street at its best, with its wide, open spaces and beautiful architecture. With over 75 flagship stores to explore, people can make the most of their time shopping with four consecutive traffic-free Sundays.” Regent Street provides a world class shopping experience and has many promotional initiatives in place, including the Regent Street gift card that is accepted in over 135 stores, hotels and restaurants, including the two Food Quarters, Heddon Street and Swallow Street. Regent Street’s Shopping App helps shoppers navigate the area, showcasing the street’s diverse shopping, fashion and lifestyle offer, as well as the Regent Street Walking Tour app, which gives users a fascinating guide to the renowned architecture of the famous curve. The newest service launched by Regent Street is ‘Hands-Free Shopping’ which allows customers to shop and have their bags delivered home or to their hotel for a flat fee of £30, within designated postcodes, allowing customers the freedom to make the most of their trip. facebook.com/RegentStreetOfficial twitter.com/RegentStOnline instagram.com/RegentStreetOfficial

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There’s a great range of routes on offer this summer from Portsmouth International Port - destinations in France and Spain that are really close to holiday hot spots, beautiful coastlines, and famous attractions. Brittany Ferries has a choice of routes to suit everyone; whether you want to relax on the beach, explore forests and mountains, or opt for a city break. Family camping holidays, first class hotels, or holiday rental properties are all just a short drive away. And by travelling in your own car you can even take the family pet on holiday with you too!

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We all hope for a hassle free holiday, but who can really say that stress levels fall with a journey that begins at the airport? Baggage restrictions, charges to check in, a fight to get seats together – it’s not the perfect start to a getaway. The simple solution this summer is to put exactly what you want in your own car, and head to Portsmouth International Port. The Hindhead Tunnel makes the journey even quicker and easier than ever before – a gentle cruise down the A3 to Britain’s best-connected Port.

A calm getaway

Once you’ve arrived at Portsmouth International Port the holiday really starts. A new, modern terminal awaits – a stunning and spacious glass and steel masterpiece. Designed to promote calm, it’s also one of the most environmentally friendly public buildings in the country. Inside you’ll find a cafe with wonderful views of the harbour. There is also a shop, bureau de change, and all the other essential services you’d expect from a first class facility at an international travel gateway.

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More like ocean-going cruise liners than cross channel ferries, the Brittany Ferries fleet will get you in the holiday mood. Onboard you’ll discover gourmet restaurants, cinemas, comfortable lounges, exclusive boutiques, family dining facilities and a range of luxury cabins to rest in. There’s the option of a “fast ferry” for those in a hurry, and two of the larger “cruise ferries” even have a swimming pool for passengers with more time to relax.

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Bryan Ferry to headline

BBC Proms in the Park

2013 Dame Edna Everage and violin virtuoso Nigel Kennedy join the star-studded line-up HYDE PARK, LONDON SATURDAY 7th SEPTEMBER

usic legend Bryan Ferry is to headline this year’s BBC Proms in the Park in Hyde Park – the annual Last Night of the Proms spectacular broadcast live on BBC Radio 2. Now in its 18th year, it is Britain’s largest outdoor classical music event and a stirring finale to two months of the finest music-making at the BBC Proms.

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

celebrations for the first time, making a mad-dash to Hyde Park from the Royal Albert Hall stage and back again. Internationally-acclaimed tenor Joseph Calleja also takes to the Hyde Park stage, a year after his 2012 Last Night of the Proms debut at the Royal Albert Hall. The party gets under way with boy band Blue, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers and their signature ‘Bagrock’ sound, BBC 6 Music presenter Craig Charles and his Fantasy Funk Band, and Proms in the Park regulars, the Royal Choral Society performing alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Richard Balcombe. Radio 2 DJ Tony Blackburn will host the early evening entertainment, whilst Sir Terry Wogan returns to present the main evening performance for the 17th year running.

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

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

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

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

Dame Edna says: “I’m thrilled to be performing at BBC Proms in the Park in Hyde Park, probably the smallest venue I have ever graced with my presence and the perfect place to launch my historic “farewell” tour of the United Kingdom. I love England and know it’s reciprocated. I will be in my comfort zone Possums and you will be in it with me.” Also announced, star violinist Nigel Kennedy joins in the Last Night 1 8 J U LY 2 0 1 3

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

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The Ham Polo Club Summer Party FRIDAY 26th JULY 2013

Ham Polo Club’s annual mid summer party will be taking place this year on Friday July 26th. The club holds a number of social functions throughout the year and this is the big one.

he event will take place at Ham’s beautiful clubhouse, set in between the two immaculate polo fields in Petersham near Richmond. Every year guests are treated to a full four course dinner with some elaborate dishes on the menu. Last year quail’s egg and smoked salmon scotch egg starters were served and when the party theme was ‘Alice in Wonderland’ the soup course had tiny hearts, clubs, spades and diamonds cut from carrots in it. At the start of the evening the polo crowd in their smartest black tie and evening wear will enjoy champagne and canapés in the clubhouse garden before moving through to sit down. The evening will of course include an auction after dinner; prizes will be up for grabs that you couldn’t usually get the opportunity to buy, many of them donated by the players themselves. Lessons with ’10 goalers’, unusual art and some trips to holiday villas in exotic locations will be amongst the list to bid on. Following dinner the clubhouse will erupt into full swing as the live band takes to the stage, Ham goes to great lengths to secure a top class act for this event and this year will be no different. As if this wont be enough entertainment there will even be a DJ set coming on after the band have exhausted themselves to keep the party going.

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The Ham midsummer party has become known throughout the polo world as one of the best shin digs to attend during the UK season. Most of the players disappear to warmer climates to follow the Argentine and US seasons as soon as the summer here finishes so this is a great opportunity to rub shoulders with this international crowd.

For information on tickets please contact the Ham Polo Office on 0208 334 0000. Tickets are £95 per person and will be limited this year. Head to www.hampoloclub.com for any further information on visiting the club on match days throughout the summer.

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New Art & Antiques Fair opens in the Heart of London WEDNESDAY, 28th - SATURDAY, 31st AUGUST 2013 AT MALL GALLERIES, THE MALL, SW1

his August will see the opening of the first Antiques & Fine Art Fair at Mall Galleries, on The Mall, near Trafalgar Square (SW1). The Fair, organised by well-established Penman Fairs, will have 30 specialist dealers bringing the best of British Antiques and Fine Art to this prestigious venue in the heart of London. Within a few yards of London iconic landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and Westminster, the fair organisers felt that it was only appropriate to celebrate all things British with this Fair. Its perfect location will make it easy for all visitors to London to take in all the famous sights, but also spend some time finding that perfect piece of jewellery, small British painting or other genuine and unique object with which to remember their London visit. While it may be the perfect place for London visitors, it is also conveniently located for all those who would like to invest in some of the finest paintings, from the 17th Century to today, jewellery, small furniture, sculpture, silver,

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glass, militaria and commemoratives. Like all Penman Fairs, all objects for sale will be vetted by experts and a packing & shipping service will be provided. Caroline Penman, the Fair organiser, says “We are delighted to be able to bring such a high quality Antiques and Art Fair to Central London. Last year, all eyes were on London and 15million people visited from the UK and all over the world. This year with the Coronation Festivities continuing and the imminent arrival of the Royal baby, London will continue to be the focus of many people’s attention. London hosts many fine Antiques & Art Fairs, but traditionally August has been neglected. Mall Galleries can now fill that gap, while the capital is teeming with overseas visitors” The Mall, near Trafalgar Square, in between Admiralty Arch & ICA, London SW1. Wednesday to Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm. Entry is £3. Complimentary Tickets via www.penman-fairs.co.uk For more information on the Fair, please visit www.penman-fairs.co.uk or call: 01825 744074

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Deckchair Dreams Returns for Royal Parks Foundation’s 10th Anniversary The Royal Parks Foundation is celebrating 10 years of helping support the magic of London’s amazing Royal Parks with a stunning new collection of limited edition deckchairs. Ronnie Wood, Michael Craig Martin, Julia Bradbury and Miranda Richardson are among the luminaries supplying designs for the Bloomberg-sponsored Deckchair Dreams project, which has previously showcased work by Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst, Joanna Lumley and Alexander McQueen. This year’s collection, the fifth since 2006, will see 550 designer chairs grace the green spaces of five of London’s central Royal Parks. Almost 40 million Londoners and visitors enjoy exploring the eight Royal Parks each year. 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 ParkBased on the theme of Nature’s Grand Designs, it features specially commissioned deckchairs by celebrities from the worlds of visual art, music, performing arts and design, who have drawn inspiration from the natural world. Bloomberg staff and local community groups have also had the opportunity to submit designs via a competition. Work from two local schools, an arts group and Age UK residents will all feature in the collection. This innovative public art adventure aims to bring art and design to the Parks’ visitors, and to raise awareness and funding for cultural, heritage, education and conservation projects across London’s eight Royal Parks. Since 2006, more than £250,000 has been raised via the sale of the designer deckchairs, helping to support a range of work from a fungus survey in Richmond Park to new swings for the Diana Playground in Kensington Gardens. Funds raised this year are intended to support the restoration of five children’s playgrounds and assist with smaller 2 4 J U LY 2 0 1 3

projects, such as bulb planting and habitat management. This year’s collection, which also includes designs by Harry Enfield, Martha Freud and Take That’s Howard Donald, will be out in Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park, Kensington Gardens and The Regent’s Park from July 4th until the end of October. Sara Lom, Chief Executive of the Royal Parks Foundation, said: “Deckchairs are such a wonderful British icon and a real feature of summer in the Royal Parks. We’ve received some wonderful interpretations of the theme - Nature’s Grand Designs - from this year’s artists, which will hopefully encourage visitors to think about the value of nature – as well as give them somewhere stylish to sit! We can’t wait to see the new designs out in the Parks.” This year’s designs are now available to view following the official launch earlier this month. For more information on Deckchair Dreams, or if you would like to buy a reproduction deckchair, please visit www.SupportTheRoyalParks.org About the Royal Parks Foundation The Royal Parks Foundation is the charity for London’s eight amazing Royal Parks. We reach out to make the Parks part of more people’s lives - raising funds for a wide variety of projects from wildlife conservation and landscape restoration, to community sport and art. Their charity registration number is 1097545. For more information, please visit www.SupportTheRoyalParks.org

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on New Bond Street On Wednesday 12th June 2013, Chanel opened a new London flagship boutique at 158-159 New Bond Street, in the heart of Mayfair.

his 12,600 square-foot boutique showcases the universe created by Karl Lagerfeld: Ready-to-Wear, handbags, shoes and costume jewellery. The boutique also houses a selection of watches and Fine Jewellery as well as fragrance and beauty. The interior has been conceived by New York based architect Peter Marino who is renowned for his ability to re-interpret the aesthetic codes which embody the brand in the design of CHANEL boutiques worldwide. Peter Marino has embraced the inherent elegance, audacity and refinement of the legendary House with a timeless panache creating an exclusive, intimate and glamorous environment. The three floor space, which is articulated around a central atrium, is the latest luxury concept from Peter Marino. Using materials such

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as soft gold and bronze and reflective surfaces like glass, marble, lacquer and mirror-glass, intriguing textures contrast the highly polished and architectural with the artisanal. Each floor comprises of a series of intimate areas with specially commissioned artworks and both contemporary and antique furniture feature throughout. Every artefact has been chosen to reflect the brand and Mademoiselle Chanelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy as a passionate patron of the arts. Upon entering the boutique on the ground floor customers find a gallery inspired by the famed apartment at 31 rue Cambon and to the left of this an area dedicated to watches and an edited selection of Fine Jewellery. On the right one can find the latest statement accessories. Hand woven metallic white gold wall panels and quartz inlay floors create a luxurious and exceptional setting.

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A ‘ribbon’ wall created from gold fabric inspired by Mademoiselle Chanel’s collection of Coromandel screens provides a beautiful showcase for handbags including the iconic 2:55, the latest editions of the Boy Chanel handbag and others from the most recent collections. Plaster wall panels by Marc Swanson and a bronze and leather box by Peter Marino underline the sense of the unique. The ground floor also houses costume jewellery, small leather goods and a wall dedicated to sunglasses. Two additional walls showcase scarfs and belts and a further selection of handbags are available in this area. Beauty ‘try – on’ counters furnished with upholstered highstools offer the full range of CHANEL fragrance and beauty products. The ascent to the first floor, by lift or by the marble staircase, delivers one to Ready-to-Wear and shoes. Decorated with an imposing antique fireplace, Jasper Morrison graphic marble display shelves as well as artworks by Karl Lagerfeld, Richard Deacon and Liza Lou amongst many more, the floor has a townhouse like intimacy. Selected pieces from the 2012-13 Métiers d’art Paris-Edimbourg collection, first presented at Linlithgow Palace, Scotland in December 2012, will take centre stage.

Artisanal Scottish knits and tweeds, fabrics that Mademoiselle Chanel embraced throughout her career, form the centrepiece of Karl Lagerfeld’s timely reinvention. Both Ready-to-Wear rooms have a series of exclusive try on salons and the expansive double shoe area has ample room to browse the latest collection. From the second floor, one is rewarded with a bird’s eye view of the atrium through which cascades a giant, twisting ‘pearlnecklace’ sculpture by renowned French artist, Jean-Michel Othoniel. The area is conceived as a gallery space with fine oils, rare prints, and sculpture on display and features antique Chinese carpets, consoles and burgundy lacquer walls reminiscent of Mademoiselle Chanel’s Rue Cambon apartment. Here, an intimate, third Ready-to-Wear space can be found. For more information about Chanel telephone: 020 7493 5040 158-159 New Bond Street, London W1J 6DG Opening hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-7pm, Sun: 10am-6pm www.chanel.com J U LY 2 0 1 3 2 7

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DISCOVER FORGOTTEN METRO-LAND BUCKINGHAMSHIRE RAILWAY CENTRE SATURDAY/SUNDAY 3 & 4 AND WEDNESDAY 7 AUGUST 2013 10.30 – 17.30

elebrate the 150th anniversary of the London Underground and an area once known as Metro-land at Quainton Road station, a former outpost of the Metropolitan railway. A historical event with steam trains, family fun activities and Museum displays. The Centre is based at Quainton Road station - a former outpost of London’s Underground network on the now closed lines to Verney Junction and Brill. Events will include rides in vintage carriages pulled by Victorian steam locomotives, family fun activities, bouncy castle, as well as talks, films, and a Metro-land trail.

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

• Authentic Victorian and Edwardian Metropolitan trains, both with rides in vintage carriages • Miniature train rides on 1km circuit • Post Oﬃce night mail sorting coach • Metro-land trail – find linked historical items • Story time: The Runaway Train • Children’s craft workshops • Transport themed bouncy castle • ‘O’ gauge working model of Metropolitan railway • 1900 Brill branch train recreation • Brill tram of 1870s recreated in a static display • Museum displays, exhibitions, films and memorabilia • 50% discount voucher for another August event at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Quainton Road station was immortalised by the Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman in his famous 1970s BBC documentary, Metro-land and which celebrates the area north-west of London which developed in the early 20th century around the

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

Online: ltmuseum.co.uk phone: 0207 565 7298 Further information: bucksrailcentre.org Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Quainton Road station, Quainton, Nr Aylesbury Bucks HP22 4BY

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St James’s Concours of Elegance announces stellar line-up of cars 5th - 7th SEPTEMBER 2013 - ROYAL LAWNS OF ST JAMES’S, CENTRAL LONDON

ast year the Royal lawns of Windsor Castle, this year the Royal gardens of St James’s. Sixty rare motor cars are being lined up for the historic garden party of the year. In just one year, the UK’s Concours of Elegance has become one of the most talked about events in the international historic car calendar.

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

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

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

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

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The Angel of London Black Cabs

Hailo Black-Cab App

ailo is the world’s first black-cab app which allows users to hail a registered cab from their smartphone in just two taps. The app is available on iPhone and Android, and is The UK’s highest rated taxi app with over 10,000 5* reviews.

As taxis can be hailed straight from a user’s phone there is no need to stand on the street until a cab becomes available, and the quick and easy payment options mean customers can be dropped right at their door. This amazing app was counded 18 months ago by three London cabbies (Russell Hall, Gary Jackson and Terry Runham) and is now fully operational in London, Dublin, Cork, New York, Boston, Chicago, Toronto, Barcelona and Madrid with plans to launch in Tokyo in the near future.

The free app uses GPS to match the customer to their nearest available driver meaning you’re no longer left standing about on the streets waiting for a free taxi to pass by. There are no hidden charges – users still pay the same metered fare they always would – and Hailo’s secure payment system gives you the option to pay either by cash or card meaning there’s no need to worry about stopping off at an ATM midway through your journey. As well as being a handy piece of technology, the app also has significant safety benefits for women. As a black-cab service all Hailo drivers are independently registered and are required to display photographic identification in their vehicle, removing the unnecessary risk of unlicensed minicabs. 3 2 J U LY 2 0 1 3

Over 12,000 drivers are registered in London (half of all blackcab drivers in the city), with over 300,000 registered users in London alone (over half a million registered users worldwide)

A Londoner hails a Hailo cab every 7 seconds, with a typical arrival time is under 2 minutes from tap to taxi. @HailoLondon www.hailocab.com

PCP offers for the perceptive purchaser, at Alan Day City. If you’re one, you’ll waste no time in placing your order. New Polo Match Edition 3-door 4-Year PCP. Customer Deposit: £2,531.00. APR: 6.4% Representative. One year’s complementary insurance°, one year’s tax and 3 years’ warranty. Bluetooth, parking sensors, iPod connection, alloy wheels and tinted glass.

New up! 3-door 4-year PCP. Customer Deposit: £2,450.00. APR: 6.4%. One year’s complementary insurance°, one year’s tax, and 3 years’ warranty. Plus one year’s roadside assistance.

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Official fuel consumption in mpg (litres/100 km) for the Volkswagen range: urban 57.9 (4.9) – 13.3 (21.2); extra urban 88.3 (3.2) – 26.9 (10.5); combined 72.3 (3.8) – 19.5 (14.5). CO2 emissions 99 – 348g/km.

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Prudential RideLondon SATURDAY 3RD & SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST 2013

Prudential RideLondon is a new world-class annual two-day cycling festival developed by the Mayor of London and his agencies in partnership with Surrey County Council.

rudential RideLondon combines the fun and accessible element of a free family ride in central London with the excitement of watching the world’s best professional cyclists race the following day. Taking a cue from the London Marathon, amateur cyclists will also participate by riding a 100-mile challenge on the same closed roads as the professionals, with the added incentive of raising money for good causes. Prudential RideLondon comprises the following four events: Prudential RideLondon Freecycle SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST 2013

This event offers the chance for all the family to enjoy an eight-mile traffic-free loop on closed roads through central London passing some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks. Everyone is welcome, no matter what their age or ability. Cyclists will be able to cycle the course at any pace and as many times as they like, stopping en route to enjoy a range of bike-based entertainment and activities. Prudential RideLondon FreeCycle will start with an exciting attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest single parade of bikes. To be part of this attempt, cyclists must register at www.PrudentialRideLondon. co.uk/FreeCycle. All registrants will also receive a Prudential RideLondon FreeCycle magazine and tabard. Prudential RideLondon Grand Prix SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST 2013

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

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

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

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Discover Forgotten Metro-land

At Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Saturday/Sunday 3, 4 August and Wednesday 7 August 2013 10.30 – 17.30 Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the London Underground and an area once known as Metro-land at Quainton Road station, a former outpost of the Metropolitan railway. A historical event with steam trains, family fun activities and Museum displays.

· Authentic Victorian and Edwardian Metropolitan trains, both with rides in vintage carriages · Miniature train rides on 1km circuit · Post Office night mail sorting coach · Metro-land trail – find linked historical items · Story time: The Runaway Train · Children’s craft workshops · Transport themed bouncy castle · ‘O’ gauge working model of Metropolitan railway · 1900 Brill branch train recreation · Brill tram of 1870s recreated in a static display · Museum displays, exhibitions, films and memorabilia · 50% discount voucher for another August event

Family tickets and group discounts available Licensed café Free parking Free vintage bus from Aylesbury Vale Parkway station Booking online: ltmuseum.co.uk phone: 0207 565 7298 Further information: bucksrailcentre.org Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Quainton Road station, Quainton, Nr Aylesbury Bucks HP22 4BY

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2013

Wimbledon Highlights

Andy Murray wins the Championship in Historic Style Andy makes glorious history by winning Wimbledon 2013, nearly eight decades after Fred Perry won his last of three titles at The Championships in 1936. Andy Murray defeats Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 The frenzied scenes witnessed during the 2012 Olympics last year were a once in a lifetime….or so we thought. It took just 11 months and Britain made sporting history at Wimbledon.

a smile as wide as the sky. Murray celebrated with the crowds, so he could exchange high-fives. He moved to embrace Djokovic – and then sank to the turf, kneeling, his head on the ground as if in prayer. On this most public of stages, it was an intensely private moment.

An immense silence engulfed the Centre Court on Sunday 7th July. Three agonising Championship points had escaped Murray’s grasp, and now he had earned a fourth by rescuing a rally. He did not know it, but this was his time. No Briton had won the men’s Wimbledon title since Fred Perry in 1936. Destiny was at Murray’s shoulder, and this would be history.

15,000 people in the Centre Court were chanting his name. By now the presentation party was all but ready, only now could Murray summon the strength to reach the people he cares about the most. Making the time-honoured climb to the players’ box, he embraced them all, an acknowledgment of a debt repaid by all sides to all others. He did not stop shaking his head until his fingertips touched the golden trophy. If his eyes saw the inscription upon the ancient cup, he will have read the words: “All England Lawn Tennis Club Single Handed Championship of the World.” It is the very grail of tennis, and it belongs to Andy Murray.

Moments later the air was torn apart by a roar like no other. All his life Andy Murray would have thought of the moment he became Wimbledon champion. The racket flew from his hand and he turned to the crowd with

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Say it again! Say it 77 more times. Murray’s win is the first by a British man at Wimbledon in singles since Fred Perry won the title here in 1936. Virginia Wade was the last Briton to win in singles before Murray, doing so in 1977. Murray mania has hit Britain! Andy Murray after his victory win said “I understand how much everyone else wanted to see a British winner. I hope you enjoyed it, I tried my best. Before the final game I was thinking where I was going to put my first serve, because often when you’re serving for matches the first point of that game is crucial. Then I won the first three points – and it was the hardest game ever, the hardest few points I ever played. At the end of the match I didn’t quite know what was going on. It’s been a blur from then to now. Winning Wimbledon is the pinnacle of tennis.” Then Andy Murray shook his head, just as he had in the first moments of his victory. “I can’t believe it,” he said. “I can’t believe it.” “I know how much this means to him, his team and to his country. That makes his success even bigger. There are a lot of expectations on him. After being in the finals, he comes up with a championship run. I gave it my all, but it wasn’t enough.” -Novak Djokovic after his loss As well as the cheering crowds, there was a jam-packed Royal Box, which included British Prime Minister David Cameron, Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic, the Duke of Kent, Greg Rusedski, Stan Smith as well as Victoria Beckham, actors Gerard Butler and Bradley Cooper, football star Wayne Rooney and golf champion Justin Rose. The Scotsman partied that evening at the Wimbledon Championships 2013 Winners Ball, held at the Intercontinental London Park Lane Hotel in Mayfair. He was joined by his girlfriend Kim Sears, his mother and father, Judy and William, as well as several of the VIPs who watched him defeat Serbian player Djokovic on Centre Court.

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There were of course other successes at Wimbledon 2013, understandably overshadowed by Andy Murray’s Championship victory…. The Wimbledon 2013 Ladies Singles Title Marion Bartoli, the nearly girl of the 2007 Championships, finally realised the dream she first had as a six-year-old by winning the Ladies’ Singles title. Her 6-1, 6-4 victory over Sabine Lisicki, while thoroughly deserved, was considerably eased by a nervy performance by her opponent until late in the second set. At 6-1, 5-1 Bartoli had three match points, a crisis which finally stirred Lisicki into a late, but eventually vain, rally. As she hammered down an ace on her fourth match point at 5-4, the 28-year-old Frenchwoman dropped her racket, fell to her knees and then rose to embrace her opponent at the net before setting off on the climb to the box occupied by her team, which included the only other Frenchwoman to have won Wimbledon in the Open Era, Amelie Mauresmo. Even when she was 4-1 up in the first set Bartoli was seeking ways to do even better, and she sent two of her rackets to her coaching team’s box to have them restrung. They were returned at a crucial time, just as Lisicki got back to 4-5 in the second set, and Bartoli promptly used one to serve out to love, ending with only her second ace of the match. Bartoli wrapped up the first set in just half an hour and though she was made to fight harder in the second set she embarked on another irresistible surge of five successive games and was resilient enough to fight off the German counter-attack. She is £1.6 million richer, but what matters to this woman of unique and assorted talent is that her childhood dream finally came true. At her news conference, Bartoli was still struggling to come to terms with her achievement.

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“I still can’t realise I’m a Wimbledon champion, it’s just so overwhelming,” she said. As a pro your dream is to win a Grand Slam, you dream about it every single day, you think about it every single day. So when it actually happens you have achieved something you have dreamed about for millions of hours. You went through pain, you went through tears, you went through low moments. Then, once it happens, in those five, 10 seconds before you shake the hand of your opponent, you feel you’re almost not walking any more on earth. You’re really flying. Even in my perfect dream I couldn’t have dreamed a moment like that. That is beyond perfection. “I felt I played probably my best match of the Championships. It’s really amazing to win Wimbledon and to do it playing well, it’s just unbelievable. And to finish on an ace.” The Wimbledon 2013 Mixed Doubles Championship Was won by Daniel Nestor and Kristina Mladenovic. The No. 8 seeds in the mixed event, Nestor and Mladenovic overcame the top seeds Lisa Raymond and Bruno Soares 5-7, 6-2, 8-6. “It’s an amazing result,” said Mladenovic. “We just played twice and made both final and winning today. Daniel is such a good player. He has lot of experience. “I try to do my job, and he’s helping me a lot at the net. I think we play good at important moment. Many matches we manage to get through tough ones. You know, it’s just great. It’s going really well.” Raymond and Nestor could have just as easily been champions themselves, having two match points of their own when leading 6-5 in the third set. But 20-year old Mladenovic, the youngest player on court, showed composure beyond her years to hold her nerve and eventually her serve and tie the deciding set at six games apiece. “First was a good first serve, and then... he had the right decision going down the line but just didn’t make it, so we were happy for that,” explained Mladenovic.

Two crucial errors in the next game cost Raymond and Soares as first Raymond missed a volley then Soares sent a backhand careering into the net. With the vital final set break in hand, Nestor, who has 80 career doubles titles in his keeping, coolly served the match out. It was an especially difficult loss for Raymond who was hoping to defend the title she won with Mike Bryan last year. In the first set it was the top seeds who broke in the 12th game, off the back of a brilliant Soares backhand volley down the line, to take the set 7-5. Nestor and Mladenovic fought back in the second set as they brushed off the cobwebs to take control. Clean hitting and some sharp volleying from the Canadian-French duo saw them take the second set 6-2, sending the match to a deciding third set. The final set was a much tighter affair as Raymond and Soares raised their game. Both teams had their chances to break, first the top seeds in the fourth game, then Nestor and Mladenovic in the seventh game before the top seeds had two match points that they were unable to convert late in the match. After the match, Nestor was full of praise for rising star Mladenovic. “She’s going to be one of the top singles players eventually. Right now I’m catching her while she’s maybe not winning four or five matches in singles. She’s winning two or three, so hopefully that will change for her. “Right now, you know, she’s focusing on doubles and mixed. I think that will change one day. I caught her at the right time.” Britain is now celebrating Andy Murray’s amazing victory as the Wimbledon 2013 Men’s Champion, bring on the Pimms!

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Tammy Gilbert

Tackles Parkinson’s with inspiring art exhibition UNTIL 31ST JULY 2013

n partnership with Business Environment, Tammy Gilbert’s debut exhibition in support of charity Parkinson’s UK launches with a private view at The Arts Depot in North Finchley. Gilbert, who suffers from Parkinson’s herself, draws her inspiration from everyday life to create beautiful watercolours that depict images as diverse as a ballerina from a stage show to a busy market scene. The pieces demonstrate Gilbert’s incredible talent and determination to continue to broaden her creative range despite living with Parkinson’s and the challenges the disease creates around things like drawing a straight line.

Commenting on her first solo exhibition, Tammy Gilbert says: “I am incredibly excited to be showcasing my work and hope that visitors will take as much pleasure in the paintings as I take in creating them. Parkinson’s UK is a charity very close to my heart and 20 per cent of all sales will be donated to the charity so it can continue to do its fantastic work in supporting people living with Parkinson’s. I am also grateful to my sponsor Business Environment, who has supported me in making my dream to exhibit a reality.” 4 0 J U LY 2 0 1 3

David Saul, Managing Director at Business Environment adds: “Parkinson’s UK is one of our principal charities and we are delighted to be supporting Tammy with her debut exhibition. Her work is testament to her creative flair and ability to overcome the enormous challenges that come with Parkinson’s disease.” Tammy Gilbert has been painting for over 12 years and is a student of The Hampstead Institute of Art. Her career has been varied starting out as a make-up artist working with members of the royal family and including time as a designer of her own fashion label. Tammy Gilbert’s exhibition runs until 31st July with 20% of all sales donated to Parkinson’s UK. For more information The Arts Depot, 5 Nether Street, Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, London N12 0GA www.tammygilbert.co.uk

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

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at Twickenham Stadium SATURDAY 17TH AUGUST & SUNDAY 18TH AUGUST 2013

Twickenham Stadium will be hosting a major new Rugby 7s tournament this summer as the growth of the game accelerates towards Olympic inclusion in Rio in 2016. THE INAUGURAL

WORLD CLUB 7s

“Rugby is about to enter a unique era for the sport with Sevens - which is finally returning to the Olympics - at the centre of what we believe will be a huge growth in all forms of the game,” said Premiership Rugby Chief Executive Mark McCafferty. He further added “We have a mouth-watering two days of world class 7s heading for Twickenham in August this year, but the vision for the World Club 7s will see teams from all over the world qualify for the tournament, but in the first year it is an invitation event.” The stellar cast of teams from across the globe will all compete on day one, Saturday, 17 August, before being divided into three Cup competitions on day two, Sunday, 18 August, mirroring elite 7s tournaments around the world. “You can already see the potential for some unforgettable clashes at Twickenham and that’s before we get into day two when the different cup competitions will unfold.” said Phil Winstanley, the Rugby Director at Premiership Rugby. Below is a schedule for the tournament with a weekend packed full of top class 7’s rugby and a summer carnival atmosphere in and around the stadium. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.co.uk and a Special 2 for 1 weekend offer is currently available for a limited period. Twickenham Stadium, Whitton Road, Twickenham TW2 7BA

TWICKENHAM STADIUM 17 - 18 AUGUST 2013

Rugby worth making the trip for this summer!

DAY 1 - 3 POOLS OF 4 TEAMS POOL A

POOL B

POOL C

J.P. Morgan Winner

Northampton Saints

Harlequins

DHL Western Province

Vodacom Blue Bulls

Auckland

New York

San Francisco

ACT Brumbies

VVA Moscow Region

Buenos Aires

Kuban Krasnador

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

DAY 2 - KNOCKOUT MATCHES

DAY 1 - POOLS

Match

Time

Teams

11:30

10th Place v 11th Place

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Time

Pool

Teams