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Contents 13 Competition 14 Win - Trixx to keep your kids happy with micro scooters! Local Life, Arts & Events 16 Bonhams to sell John Lennon’s first car... a Ferrari Opera Holland Park Spend Summer Evenings in the Parks Side saddle elegance Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Announce their 2013 season Wish your shopping was more exciting? The Championships Wimbledon 2013 BBC Proms Here comes the summer! Wimbledon Village Fair 2013 Carnaby Sound The 2013 Ashes Summer at Lord’s Cricket Ground West End Live returns to Trafalgar Square London 60s Week RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Museum Celebrates Armed Forces Day Asahi British Beach Polo Championships 2013 50 years of the luxury that is Lamborghini Masterpiece London: The fair of aesthetic excellence Messing About on the River! The Luna Cinema Bentley creates bespoke barbers’ chairs for Pankhurst, London The Royal Parks Foundation celebrates 10 years of charitable activities The Coronation Festival 2013 The gift of something truly unique

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TRIXX to keep your kids happy with Micro Scooters! Win an MX TRIXX scooter from Micro Scooters - the coolest two wheeled stunt scooter around, and the perfect bit of kit for the summer holidays!

here’s nearly one million children scooting to school every day in the UK, and now scooters are becoming more than just a fun way to get from A to B - for many children and teenagers scooting and especially practising stunts on their scooters has become one of the most popular alternatives to playing computer games, spending hours on Facebook or watching TV. This increasingly popular cult sport is keeping children busy in parks and playgrounds across the globe, where they happily spend the days perfecting their skills and competing with their friends this is great news for parents, as their children are more active and entertained while out and about in the fresh air. As the official distributor of the Mini and Maxi Micro Scooter in the UK for the past eight years, Micro Scooters has now introduced a whole new range of incredibly light stunt scooters under the MX brand. This includes the MX TRIXX scooter which is suitable for children aged from five years old. There’s also a whole host of fun safety accessories, including helmets, hi-visibility vests, lights and bells – so what better way to keep everyone happy over the holidays? As a mini version of the PRO scooters, the MX TRIXX has a robust and strong aluminium frame. Designed with a smaller deck, and

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shorter handle bars for easier riding it’s the ideal scooter for younger riders and those new to the sport, helping them to refine those beginner tricks and stunts.

Competition We have 10 MX TRIXX scooters to give away, to be in with a chance of winning please answer the following question: How many children are scooting to school every day in the UK? Please email your answer to microscooters@fishmediagroup.co.uk by 15th July to enter the competition. Winners will be chosen at random and notified by email on this date. Good Luck!

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Bonhams to sell John Lennon’s first car... a Ferrari

The 1965 330GT 2+2 Coupé was bought by the Beatles singer for £6,500 on the day he passed his driving test. It is estimated to realise between £180,000 and £220,000 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale on 12th July 2013

he Ferrari, personally selected by Beatles singer/songwriter John Lennon as his first car, is the latest important motor car to join the line-up for the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Chichester, West Sussex, on Friday 12th July.

In February 1965 The Beatles recorded Ticket to Ride – a song that would become one of their biggest hits, topping both the UK and US singles charts. By happy coincidence, that same month, the news that Lennon had passed his driving test made headlines across the country. Within hours, the road outside the security gates of his Kentwood home in Weybridge, Surrey, was jammed with Maseratis, Aston Martins, and the Jaguar E-type, as luxury car dealerships – hungry for business – spotted an opportunity to secure a high-profile client. The singer, by then a father to 22-month-old Julian by his first wife Cynthia, strolled out to inspect the cars and chose a right-hand drive Ferrari 330GT 2+2 Coupé finished in Azzuro blue paint, with a blue interior, priced at £6,500 (equivalent to just over £110,000 in today’s money). Motor vehicles were to become a passion for Lennon, no more so than this Ferrari, which he used for the best part of three years, until October 1967… covering more than 20,000 miles. By the late 1980s, this special car was with the famous Modena Ferrari dealership, from where it was acquired by its current owner. Painted red

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and separated from its number plate, it was then lovingly restored to its original specification. Offered for sale by Bonhams with its original DUL 4C registration restored by the DVLA, this matching-numbers* motor car is one of only 500 of its type built and is estimated to realise between £180,000 and £220,000 at the auction. It is offered for sale along with a history file documenting its provenance and restoration, which also includes correspondence with Lennon. Sholto Gilbertson, Senior Specialist in the Bonhams Motor Car Department, said: “It is a wonderful commentary on the early excitement generated by Beatlemania that John Lennon didn’t even have to leave his house to buy his first car. We are delighted to be offering a car associated with such an icon of contemporary popular culture at the first of our Goodwood series of auctions in 2013. Already our Festival of Speed Sale is shaping up to potentially eclipse last year’s record-breaking total.” *A matching-numbers motor car is one in which the numbers stamped on the engine and the chassis match, and are the same as those originally fitted by the factory during construction. The sale will be conducted by Bonhams at Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood Estate, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0PX www.bonhams.com

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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.

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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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Opera Holland Park

This season includes six new productions in 37 main-stage performances. It builds on Opera Holland Park’s winning formula – established under the dedicated leadership of James Clutton (Producer) and Michael Volpe (General Manager) – of staging a mixture of much-loved verismo treasures alongside rarer repertoire. This year’s season includes Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana, Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, Bizet’s Les pêcheurs de perles, and Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore. This year’s rarity is the most ambitious large-scale production in OHP’s history; a steamy melodrama by Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari entitled I gioielli della Madonna (The Jewels of the Madonna). New for 2013 is the eagerly anticipated world-premiere of a speciallycommissioned new opera for families based on Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, with music by Will Todd. The City of London Sinfonia accompanies these productions, enjoying its 10th year as ‘house orchestra’. ‘Vivid playing from the orchestra under Peter Robinson puts the seal on an outstanding company achievement’ said The Daily Telegraph of Falstaff in 2012. The season opens with a double bill to get the passions racing: two hot-blooded verismo operas with robust roles for fine actor-singers including Peter Auty, tenor, and Stephen Gadd, baritone, directed by Stephen Barlow and designed by Yannis Thavoris. In the first, Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana, a savage tale of love and obsession in a Sicilian village, impressive soprano Gweneth-Ann Jeffers makes her role debut as Santuzza. This vengeful village girl, now pregnant by Turiddu, determines to steal him back from the other woman, with tragic consequences. 18 JUNE2013

I gioielli della Madonna by Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari is a tempting prospect for both fans and newcomers. A story of passion, sacrilege and madness among superstitious Neapolitan hoi polloi, composed in 1911, it proved enormously popular in its day. Maria Jeritza (and, later, Florence Easton) triumphed in it at the Met in a spectacular production in 1926, prompting The Times reviewer to bracket it with the young Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana. This new production is in the capable hands of Martin LloydEvans, who is lucky to have as the impulsive young heroine Maliella the stunning young Welsh soprano Natalya Romaniw, who won the 2012 Kathleen Ferrier Award. The cast also includes Olafur Sigurdarson (last year’s unforgettable Falstaff), the young Mexican tenor Joel Montero and respected British mezzo Diana Montague, a dignified Madame Larina in The Royal Opera’s new production of Eugene Onegin. Opera Holland Park has long enhanced the creative and cultural atmosphere of the season with extra artistic events, and this year it welcomes back The Luna Cinema for three classic films, and a night of Silent Cinema complete with live orchestral accompaniment in August. Tickets for Opera Holland Park 2013 range from £12 to £67.50. The Inspire initiative continues to bring in new audiences with thousands of seats at just £12. There are also free ticket schemes for older audiences (over 60) and for young people (9-18). Tickets for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland cost £3 for children and £8 for adults. KEY DATES

Mascagni/Leoncavallo Cavalleria rusticana/I pagliacci 4th – 28th June Puccini Madama Butterfly 8th June – 4th July Bizet Les pêcheurs de perles 25th June – 13th July Donizett L’elisir d’amore 16th July – 3rd August Wolf-Ferrari I gioielli della Madonna 23rd July – 2nd August Will Todd Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland 20th July – 3rd August Summer Cinema at Opera Holland Park 8th – 11th August

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he combination of high musical standards, accessibility and a spectacular canopied theatre in an idyllic leafy West London setting continues to make Opera Holland Park one of the most popular and critically acclaimed events in the musical calendar. Thanks to an inspired artistic team who are experts at spotting rising stars and matching them with challenging roles in fresh new productions, the festival continues to attract newcomers and seasoned opera-goers alike.

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Spend Summer Evenings in the Parks From picnics and wine to bat hunting in Hyde Park, discover more about the natural world this summer

he Isis Education Centre in Hyde Park is a unique ecofriendly building, set in an acre of enclosed grounds. Not only is it the perfect place to children to learn about the outdoors, it also offer some events for adults to come and enjoy the tranquillity of nature, just a stone’s throw from Oxford Street. The Royal Parks Foundation is running the following events at the Isis Education Centre during the summer evenings: Water Lillies and Wine FRIDAY 22nd JUNE

Bring a picnic and some friends and relax in the private grounds of the Isis Education Centre. You’ll be surrounded by beautiful flower borders at this summer evening event and have your own sun terrace and access to the sunshine pond. Soak up the sunshine and discover all about the wonderful creatures that live in and around this hidden oasis in Hyde Park. Every guest gets a glass of wine or soft drink to enjoy as the shadows lengthen (with a cash bar available if you would like some more). A great location and a great way to spend the longest evening of the year! 6:30pm – 8:30pm, over-18s only, £10, pre-booking required Family Evening - Bats, Moths, Fire and Food THURSDAY 29th AUGUST

Get the family wrapped up and join us as we try to find and identify the different bats that live in Hyde Park! With a bat detector you’ll be able to listen in on their secret calls to find out which type of bats are flying above your heads. And because you are out in the Park on a summer’s night, you might hear the owls calling too. Back at camp we’ll settle in around the camp fire and have an evening snack as we investigate which moths like to come and visit us at night. 7pm-9:30pm, £10-£15, pre-booking required 20 JUNE2013

Ramble in the Park: Bat Walk FRIDAY 30th AUGUST

Guided by the Isis Education Centre team, this is a wonderful chance to walk in Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park at night and see several different bat species – common pipistrelles, soprano pipistrelles, and noctules. Learn how they hunt and separate bat facts from bat fiction! Bat detectors are used so that bat echolocation calls are audible to the human ear. And because you are out in the Park on a summer’s night, owl calls may add to the atmosphere. Children over 8 years old are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Concessionary rates available – you will be asked to show proof of eligibility on the day. 7:30pm-9pm, £10£15, pre-booking required The Royal Parks Foundation delivers a wide ranging and accessible outdoor education programme at the Isis Education Centre in Hyde Park. The schools programme for primary and secondary schools is linked to the National Curriculum, and there is a year-round programme of informal activities for individuals and groups to join, from guided walks to hands-on sessions.

To book and for more information Please visit the website at www.supporttheroyalparks.org/shop/experiences email support@royalparksfoundation.org or call the Royal Parks Foundation on 020 7036 8056. The Royal Parks Foundation is a registered charity, 1097545 Venue: Isis Education Centre, Hyde Park, London, W2 2UH Nearest tube: Marble Arch, Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner

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he Riding Club London, an exclusive members club and concierge service that provides access to the finest horses, venues and instruction in the UK and internationally, is very pleased to offer a bespoke side-saddle experience to both members and non-members. Release your inner Lady Grantham and feel like a member of the Downton Abbey cast with The Riding Club London as you relive the classical art of riding sidesaddle at their introductory clinic with an internationally renowned side-saddle expert, Roger Philpot.

The Riding Club London provides for any enthusiast through its high end concierge offering, and has three membership levels: New Rider for those looking to learn to ride in quality surroundings, available for £215 annually, Refresher Rider for those who are looking to return to the sport or wanting to progress from beginner and Riders Club, that is ideal for those riders who are of intermediate to advanced level, who miss the exhilaration of riding good horses in beautiful surroundings, which are both £370 payable annually.

Side Saddle was of course invented to allow for women to ride comfortably in their long skirts or habits. Far from slowing them down, the side-saddle habit allowed for ladylike competitive riding, as Esther Stace’s six foot jumping triumph in 1915 attests. Modern side-saddle riders can be seen performing a number of equestrian sports or in special classes in the show ring. So whether you enjoy a casual hack or would even like to jump side-saddle, The Riding Club London can get you started with tuition from the top professionals in the country. The Riding Club London offers unrivalled access and expertise to equestrian enthusiasts, from beginners to advanced. Working with leading experts and exclusive stables to arrange group trips, tailored experiences and instruction in all disciplines of riding, including dressage, jumping, polo and hunting, sourcing the best horses for every event. They will also provide ultimate riding holidays such as polo lessons on a private estancia in Argentina or a spectacular riding safari in Kenya. 22 JUNE2013

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Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Announce their 2013 season FULL CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, THE WINTER’S TALE RE-IMAGINED AND THE SOUND OF MUSIC AT REGENT’S PARK OPEN AIR THEATRE JANE ASHER TO PLAY LADY CATHERINE DE BOURGH IN PRIDE AND PREJUDICE LIVIER AWARD NOMINEES CHARLOTTE WAKEFIELD AND O MICHAEL XAVIER WILL PLAY THE ROLES OF MARIA RAINER AND CAPTAIN VON TRAPP IN THE SOUND OF MUSIC

he award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is a London landmark, with one of the largest auditoria in London, and the oldest, professional, permanent outdoor theatre in Britain – a firm fixture of summer in the city, providing a cultural hub in the beautiful surroundings of a Royal Park. Its steeply raked auditorium is one of the largest in London with 1,240 seats, yet those who attend say it is one of the most intimate. Each night an incomparable atmosphere is created by the buzz of people enjoying their theatre-going in every sense: friends setting up hampers on the picnic lawn, filling their glasses with wine or drinking Pimms in the bar as the fairy lights twinkle in the trees. Yet the Open Air Theatre is not just about an amazing atmosphere, it is about remarkable storytelling too. Built upon a core of outstanding dramatic credentials, we aim to present bold and dynamic productions that stimulate the senses. Weather and climate add a thrilling contribution to our work, making the relationship between performer, text and audience a truly unique event at every performance. Open Air Theatre, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London, NW1 4NU

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Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre 2013 season fixtures TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Directed by Timothy Sheader Dates Until 15th June 2013 Performances Mon – Sat (7.45pm); matinees Weds, Thurs and Sats (2.15pm). Tickets Standard price: £25 - £45; Premium Seats £55 (including glass of wine & programme) Schools rates: available, Group rates: available Please note: tickets prices are the same for Pride and Prejudice and The Sound of Music

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Dates First preview Performances

Directed by Deborah Bruce 20th June – 20th July 2013 20th June 2013 Mon – Sat (7.45pm); matinees Thurs and Sat (2.15pm) No matinees on 20th, 22nd or 27th June.

THE WINTER’S TALE RE-IMAGINED FOR EVERYONE AGED SIX & OVER Dates Tickets

29th June – 20th July Performances: Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri (1.30pm) Sat (9.45am), Sun (10am and 1.30pm). All tickets £15.00, School rates: available Family tickets: available (4 tickets, including 1 adult, at £50.00)

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Dates First preview Performances

Directed by Ria Parry

Directed by Rachel Kavanaugh 25th July – 7th September 2013 25th July 2013 Mon – Sat (7.45pm); matinees Thurs and Sats (2.15pm) no matinee 25 July.

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don’t mean the regular stuff of life such as bread, milk and washing powder, they are supposed to be boring and reliable, but all those other discretionary purchases, the things you want but don’t need, could be a lot more fun to obtain. As Britain’s high streets struggle to maintain their individuality, becoming a monotonous repetition of the same old brands, one place where originality is thriving is the auction house. At Fellows we offer an ever changing inventory of goods from high jewellery and luxury watches to antique furniture and vintage accessories. From one week to the next we do not know what will come in for sale, it may be a highly commercial item or a unique rarity, all we can say for sure is that once the item is offered and sold we never know when we will see another one. Articles for sale at auction come from a wide variety of sources, both trade and private. It is this breadth of supply that keeps the catalogues fresh and interesting meaning that if you want to buy a statement piece or talking point, something that none of your friends will have, an auction is the place to go. When buying anything pre-owned or antique, trust is a crucial element of the transaction. Fellows have been around since 1876 with a track record that speaks for itself. A dedicated team of specialists ensure that the authenticity of all items is checked, they are correctly described and the condition of the item is fully 26 JUNE2013

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The Championships Wimbledon 2013 MONDAY 24th JUNE – SUNDAY 7th JULY

Since the first Championships in 1877, Wimbledon has grown from its roots as a garden-party tournament to a Grand Slam tournament with a following of millions around the world.

he All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, responsible for staging the world’s leading tennis tournament, is a private Club founded in 1868, originally as ‘The All England Croquet Club’. Its first ground was situated off Worple Road, Wimbledon. In 1875 lawn tennis, a game introduced by major Walter Clopton Wingfield a year or so earlier and originally called Sphairistike, was added to the activities of the Club. In the spring of 1877 the Club was re-titled ‘The All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club’ and signalled its change of name by instituting the first Lawn Tennis Championship. The only event held in 1877 was the Gentlemen’s Singles which was won by Spencer Gore, an old Harrovian rackets player, from a field of 22. About 200 spectators paid one shilling each to watch the final. The lawns at the Ground were arranged in such a way that the principal court was situated in the middle with the others arranged around it; hence the title ‘Centre Court’, which was retained when the Club moved in 1922 to the present site in Church Road opened by King George V. The foresight of building the present stadium, designed to hold 14,000 people, did more to popularise the game worldwide than anything that has happened to date.However, in 1980 four new courts were brought into commission on the north side of the ground, which meant the

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Centre Court was once more at the centre of the tournament. The opening of the new No. 1 Court in 1997 emphasised the description. By 1882 activity at the Club was almost exclusively confined to lawn tennis and that year the word ‘croquet’ was dropped from the title. However, for sentimental reasons, it was restored in 1899 and the club has been known as ‘The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club’ ever since. Enter the Ladies In 1884 the Ladies’ Singles was inaugurated and, from an entry of 13 players, Maud Watson became the first champion. That same year, the Gentlemen’s Doubles was started, with the trophy donated by the Oxford University Lawn Tennis Club after the end of their doubles championship, played from 1879 to 1883. Overseas Champions By the turn of the century Wimbledon had assumed an international character and in 1905 May Sutton of the United States became the first Champion from overseas when she won the Ladies’ Singles. She repeated her success in 1907, the year when Norman Brookes of Australia became the first Gentlemen’s Singles champion from overseas. Since that year, only two players from Great Britain, Arthur Gore and Fred Perry, have

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managed to win the Men’s Singles while there have been five British Ladies’ Champions since Wimbledon moved to Church Road — Kitty McKane Godfree, Dorothy Round, Angela Mortimer, Ann Jones and Virginia Wade. In 1980 Bjorn Borg of Sweden became the first player to win the Gentlemen’s Singles five times in the post-challenge round era; a feat replicated by Roger Federer between 2003 and 2007. In 1985 Boris Becker, aged 17, became the youngest player, the first unseeded player and the first German to win the Gentlemen’s Singles. In 1987 Martina Navratilova of the United States became the first player to win the Ladies’ Singles six times in succession and in 1990 she attained the all-time record of nine victories in the event. Pete Sampras of the United States registered his seventh win in 2000 and in 2001, Goran Ivanisevic became the first wildcard to win the Gentlemen’s Singles. Over the years the Club has constantly been aware of the need to provide facilities and ground improvements compatible with the pace and demand of modern day sport. Seldom has a year gone by without alteration to the ground or some organisational change taking place. In recent years, culminating in 2011, the momentum has increased and major works

Ticket information The majority of tickets for The Championships are allocated through the Public Ballot. Applications for the 2013 ballot are now closed. Applications for the 2014 ballot open in August 2013 and close in December 2013. The Ticket Office is open for all ticketing queries, normal opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9am – 5pm (excl. Bank Holidays). Telephone 020 8971 2473. Please Note: The Ticket Office is available for all ticket and ballot enquiries but is NOT a Box Office. Approximately 500 tickets are reserved daily at the turnstiles for Days 1 to 9 for both Centre Court and No.2 Court and approximately 500 tickets are available for all 13 Days for No.1 Court. Several thousand Ground Admission tickets are available each day. This number will vary depending on the number of people already in the grounds, the number of courts in play and the weather. For more information about queueing, please visit www.wimbledon.com/championships/tickets/queueing. Several hundred Centre Court and No.3 Court will be sold online on the day before play via the Ticketmaster website. www.wimbledon.com

programmes have provided improved facilities for the players, spectators, officials and media. Wimbledon 2013 Wimbledon 2013 will see the finest players from over 60 countries compete in the five main Championships events. In the second week of the Tournament, these players will be joined by Juniors, Veteran and Wheelchair competitors, playing in their own events on the Championships’ lawns. The All England Club, Wimbledon has announced that the total prize money at this year’s 127th Championships, will be £22.6million, an increase of 40% on 2012. Changes to the Order of Play The Club tries to play all matches on the courts and days published. However, occasionally it is necessary to switch a match from one court to another. This can be for a number of reasons. Some players remain involved in several events towards the end of The Championships and it may be necessary to move a match to avoid a clash. The Club tries to give similar rest periods between matches for players due to play each other.

Provisional match schedule for The Championships 2013, all to be confirmed... START DATES Monday 24th June Tuesday 25th June Thursday 27th June Saturday 29th June Tuesday 2nd July Wednesday 3rd July Thursday 4th July Friday 5th July Saturday 6th July Sunday 7th July

COMPETITION Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Doubles Mixed Doubles Boys’ and Girls’ Singles Ladies’ Singles QF Boys’ and Girls’ Doubles Veterans’ Invitational Doubles Gentlemen’s Singles QF Ladies’ Singles SF Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Doubles SF Gentlemen’s Singles SF Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Doubles SF Ladies Wheelchair SF Ladies’ Singles Final Gentlemen’s Doubles Final Ladies’ Doubles Final Gentlemen’s Wheelchair SF Gentlemen’s Singles Final Mixed Doubles Final Gentlemen’s/Ladies’ Wheelchair Finals

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Grounds open at 10:30am each day. On Courts No.2–19, play is provisionally scheduled to start at 11:30am for main draw matches on at least the first eight days and at 11:00am for the Junior matches on the middle Saturday and during the second week. Centre Court play scheduled to start at 1pm, except the last two days when 2pm. No.1 Court play scheduled to start at 1pm for all 13 days.

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PROMS FRIDAY 12TH JULY TO SATURDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2013 ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON BBC RADIO 3, BBC TV AND ONLINE

Marin Alsop’s Last Night, Barenboim’s Ring Cycle and the returns of Nigel Kennedy and Doctor Who in the biggest ever broadcast Proms festival

he 2013 BBC Proms promises two months of many of the world’s greatest artists, composers, orchestras and ensembles across 92 concerts including four Last Night celebrations around the UK. Daniel Barenboim will conduct the first ever complete Wagner Ring Cycle at the Proms in one summer. His Staatskapelle Berlin will be joined by leading Wagner interpreters including Nina Stemme and Bryn Terfel (22nd – 28th July). With Promming tickets remaining at £5 for the eighth year running, audiences will be able to attend the complete Ring cycle for just £20. Marin Alsop makes Proms history by becoming the first woman to conduct the world-famous Last Night of the Proms. She will be joined by mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and British violinist Nigel Kennedy, who appears earlier in the festival with a performance of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Celebrations of the 200th anniversary of Richard Wagner’s birth continue with performances given by British orchestras and leading interpreters of his work: Tristan and Isolde with the BBC Symphony Orchestra under Semyon Bychkov, Tannhäuser with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Donald Runnicles, and Parsifal with the Hallé under Sir Mark Elder. Fellow bicentenarian Giuseppe Verdi is celebrated with performances by two Italian orchestras, and the centenaries of two of the pre-eminent composers of the 20th century, Benjamin Britten and Witold Lutosławski, are marked across 18 Proms. Throughout the festival there will be a complete Tchaikovsky symphony cycle and a selection of some of the more rarely performed piano concertos including Malcolm Arnold’s Concerto for two pianos (three hands), Glazunov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and Stravinsky’s Concerto for piano and wind instruments. The BBC’s Doctor Who celebrates 50 YEARS on our screens with his third visit to the Proms while there are firsts with an Urban Classic Prom featuring Fazer, Laura Mvula and Maverick Sabre and a 6 Music Prom with Cerys Matthews, Laura Marling and The Stranglers. There are two Proms dedicated to music from the big-screen: John Wilson returns to the Proms with his eponymous orchestra for an evening of Hollywood glamour and the BBC Concert Orchestra perform classic British and American film scores. From the ‘vocal play’ of a cappella group Naturally 7, the first Prom dedicated to Gospel music, a rare performance of Frank Zappa’s The Adventures of Greggery Peccary to Les Siècles performing Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring on period instruments, there is a range of diverse musical offerings.

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Many well-loved Proms artists return to the festival in 2013 including... Stephen Hough on the First Night, Imogen Cooper, Midori, Mitsuko Uchida and star of last year’s Last Night of the Proms, Joseph Calleja, who as well as singing in a main evening Prom will appear alongside Nigel Kennedy at Proms in the Park. Kennedy will be making a mad-dash to Hyde Park from the Royal Albert Hall stage and back again in his first appearance at the Last Night of the Proms! The BBC Proms continues to celebrate youth with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain giving the first ever free main evening Prom performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. The National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America comes to the UK in its inaugural year with star American violinist Joshua Bell. The Proms Youth Choir, now in its second year, joins forces with the BBC Symphony Chorus on the First Night of the Proms to create a massed choir for Vaughan Williams’s A Sea Symphony. In addition to the six BBC performing groups who once again provide the backbone to the season, there is a stellar line-up of international orchestras including the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra with Lorin Maazel, Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra under newly appointed Chief Conductor Vasily Petrenko, Bamberg Symphony Orchestra with Jonathan Nott, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra with Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra with Mariss Jansons. Gracing the Royal Albert Hall’s stage for the first time are the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra and the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi. In the spirit of the Proms’ enduring mission to make the best classical music available to everyone, the 2013 Proms will be broadcast on more BBC platforms than ever before across BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three and BBC Four. Every Prom is broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 and the audio streamed online in HD quality with additional broadcasts on Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2, 4 Extra, 6 Music and the Asian Network. Online, for the first time ever Cadogan Hall Proms chamber music concerts, hosted by Petroc Trelawny, will be filmed for the BBC website and a selection will be recorded for broadcast on BBC Four. For full details of the season please visit: bbc.co.uk/proms Tickets are now on sale via bbc.co.uk/proms or 0844 209 7353 and in person at the Royal Albert Hall

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Here comes the summer! Wimbledon Village Fair 2013 The Wimbledon Village Fair, part of the local area’s summer calendar, takes place on 22nd June, the Saturday before the Championships at Wimbledon begin.

t’s an enjoyable, traditional outdoor fair, with something for everyone. Over 200 stalls & attractions gather together on beautiful Wimbledon Common Southside, bringing the community together for a fun day out whilst supporting The Wimbledon Guild. The Fair is the biggest annual fundraising event for the local charity, the money raised via sponsorships and donations will contribute to developing new services. The aim of the charity is to help local people throughout the London Borough of Merton to lead a better life by tackling poverty, supporting ageing and encouraging mental wellbeing. Children’s favourite, Dora the Explorer will be travelling to SW19 especially to open this year’s Fair at 11am. Highlights this year include The Fun Dog Show – a wacky contest that celebrates man’s best friend, the new Champagne tent, delivering a touch of glamour and some bubbles to the event as well as mouthwatering delights available at The International and British Food Villages. The Jazz tent will be hosting great sounds and a variety of acts on the Fair main stage will be showcasing local talent including school choirs, dance and exercise groups. The Horse Show is a highly respected and well-attended event. There is a full programme of showing and jumping classes, which are open to all standards, plus the amazing Musical Ride

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performances which take place throughout the day – the horses and riders are already working hard on this year’s secret theme! Buy a ticket for the Grand Raffle Draw for just £1 and you could win some exciting prizes including an iPad mini or a Kindle Fire. Look out for volunteers in red Wimbledon Guild t-shirts or visit the Wimbledon Guild Marquee and Fair HQ for tickets and you could be a winner. Fundraising has never been easier. Take a ride on the Zorb Balls, indulge in a box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts or sit for a beautiful portrait of your family with Louise Field Photography – all of these stalls and more will be donating a percentage of their profits from the day to The Wimbledon Guild. A full list of stalls can be found on www.wimbledonguild.co.uk The quickest and easiest way to donate to the Guild is by sending a text message using our unique fair code; send Fair22 £5 to 70070. Your contribution can make a difference to someone’s life in your local community and the more we receive, the more we can do!

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THE ROLLING STONES IN THE 60s BY PHILIP TOWNSEND

PAUL MCCARTNEY BY PHILIP TOWNSEND

Carnaby Sound Carnaby launches music festival to celebrate 10 decades of music. One day music festival ‘Carnaby Sound’. SATURDAY 6th JULY FROM 12 – 7PM

his free event will feature live music from musicians, artists and bands covering a range of music genres that have been playing in Carnaby over the last 10 decades, from Jazz and Blues to Mod, Urban and Rock. In addition to live music there will be alfresco dining, complimentary drinks, shopping offers and promotions from the shops, bars and restaurants in the area. Carnaby is celebrating 10 decades of music throughout 2013 with events, exhibitions and pop-ups. The history includes the first Jazz club – Murray’s, which opened on Beak Street in 1913 to the Mods of the 1960s through to the Punks and New Romantics of the 1980s to today. No shopping street in the world can boast a real connection with music and popular culture quite like Carnaby Street. Music and fashion have walked hand in hand ever since the young entrepreneur John Stephen opened his first boutique in 1958.

Now that’s rock ‘n’ roll, and we like it. Carnaby was not only a place where musicians came to shop, they also came to play in clubs such as The Roaring Twenties and The Bag O Nails - including Hendrix, The Who and The Kinks whose hit record ‘Dedicated Follower of Fashion’ pays homage to Carnaby Street. Music is built into the fabric of the area. Liam Gallagher chose Carnaby Street as the location for his flagship Pretty Green brand and independent The Great Frog makes jewellery for the likes of Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Pete Doherty, Lady Gaga, and The Arctic Monkeys. Carnaby is in the heart of London’s West End, 2 minutes away from Oxford Circus and Piccadilly Circus, where over 150 brands of quality and distinction and over 50 independent restaurants and bars can be found across 13 streets, including the world famous Carnaby Street, creating a unique experiential shopping destination, not to be

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The 2013 Ashes Summer at Lord’s Cricket Ground THURSDAY 18th – MONDAY 22nd JULY 2013

The second Investec Ashes Test Match between England and Australia will be hosted at the prestigious home of world cricket, Lord’s from Thursday 18th – Monday 22nd July.

ith just a month to go until the most celebrated rivalry in cricketing history, Lord’s Cricket Ground is gearing up to meet the anticipated high demand for general tickets, and to book its iconic meetings and events spaces. Cricket fans will travel from all over the UK and the world to experience the pure excitement of The Ashes, and this truly iconic venue. The term ‘Ashes’ was first used after England lost to Australia - for the first time on home soil - at The Oval on 29th August 1882.A day later, the Sporting Times carried a mock obituary of English cricket which concluded that: “The body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia”. The concept caught the imagination of the sporting public. A few weeks later, an English team, captained by the Hon Ivo Bligh [later Lord Darnley], set off to tour Australia, with Bligh vowing to return with “the ashes”; his Australian counterpart, WL Murdoch, similarly vowed to defend them. As well as playing three scheduled matches against the Australian national side, Bligh and the amateur players in his team participated in many social matches. It was after one such match, at the Rupertswood Estate outside Melbourne on Christmas Eve 1882, that Bligh was given the small terracotta urn as a symbol of the ashes that he had travelled to Australia to regain.

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On the same occasion, he met his future wife - Florence Morphy - who was the companion to Lady Janet Clarke, mistress of Rupertswood, and governess to the Clark children.In February 1884, Bligh married Florence. Shortly afterwards, they returned to England, taking the urn - which Bligh always regarded as a personal gift - with them. It stayed on the mantelpiece at the Bligh family home - Cobham Hall, near Rochester in Kent - until Bligh died, 43 years later. At his request, Florence bequeathed the urn to MCC. Today, over 75 years on, the tiny, delicate and irreplaceable artefact resides in the MCC Museum at Lord’s. Each year, it is seen by tens of thousands of visitors, from all parts of the world. In the 1990s, recognising the two teams’ desire to compete for an actual trophy, MCC commissioned - after discussions with the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Australia - an urn-shaped Waterford Crystal trophy. This was first presented to Mark Taylor after his Australian side emerged triumphant in the 1998-99 Test series against England. Since then, the trophy has been presented to the winning captain at the end of each Test series between Australia and England.Most recently, it was presented to Andrew Strauss after England’s 3-1 victory over Australia in the 2010/11 Ashes Series. Marylebone Cricket Club was founded in 1787 - a fact gathered from a poster for a cricket match in 1837 announcing MCC’s Golden jubilee. Before then, however, aristocrats and noblemen played

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their cricket in White Conduit Fields at Islington, London. Like shooting and fox-hunting, cricket was considered a manly sport for the elite - with plenty of gambling opportunities to boot. (Around £20,000 was bet on a series of games between Old Etonians and England in 1751!) As London’s population grew, so did the nobility’s impatience with the crowds who gathered to watch them play. In pursuit of exclusivity, they decided to approach Thomas Lord, a bowler with White Conduit CC, and asked him to set up a new private ground. An ambitious entrepreneur, Lord was encouraged by Lord Winchilsea to lease a ground on Dorset Fields in Marylebone - the site of the modern Dorset Square.He staged his first match - Middlesex (with two of Berkshire and one of Kent) versus Essex (with two given men) - on 31st May 1787. Thus Marylebone Cricket Club was formed. A year later, it laid down a Code of Laws, requiring the wickets to be pitched 22 yards apart and detailing how players could be given out. Its Laws were adopted throughout the game - and MCC today remains the custodian and arbiter of Laws relating to cricket around the world. After a short stay at Marylebone Bank, Regent’s Park, between 1811 and 1813, Lord’s moved to a new rural ground - previously the site of a duck pond - in St John’s Wood in 1814. It remains MCC’s home to this day. The ground was soon a major success and attracted hordes of players and spectators forcing Lord to build a Pavilion and refreshment stalls. In 1805, the dukes and earls were keen to see their sons play cricket and so hired the ground for an Eton versus Harrow schools cricket match - the start of a world-famous, and on-going, tradition. In 1825, when Thomas Lord was 70, he sold the ground to a Bank of England director, William Ward, for £5,000. Having provided the Marylebone Cricket Club with a ground for 38 years, Lord retired and then died seven years later - but his name lives on. That same year (1825), the Pavilion - housing scorecards, records and trophies - was destroyed in a fire. Work commenced immediately on a replacement, which opened the following year. At the time, the wicket was ‘prepared’ before a match by allowing sheep to come in and graze on the grass. However, the Club subsequently acquired its first mowing machine and appointed its first groundsman in 1864. In the 1870s, MCC decided it wanted to get involved in county cricket, which was growing in popularity, and, in 1877, it invited Middlesex to adopt Lord’s as its county ground - an arrangement which continues over 125 years later.

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MCC’s next step towards establishing itself as cricket’s most influential body involved its development of a relationship with Australia, where emigrants had started playing the game competitively. So in 1877 James Lillywhite and an England side boarded a steamer and travelled for eight weeks before playing Australia in the first official Test match - although it was not until 26 years later, in 1903, that MCC undertook official responsibility for England’s tours ‘down under’. One of MCC’s most famous players, Dr WG Grace, from Gloucestershire, gave the Club even greater recognition through his monumental performances and stature. A painting of him by A.S. Wortley was presented to the Club in 1890 and still hangs in the famous Long Room. In 1889, the foundation stone was laid for a new Pavilion, paid for by a £21,000 loan from William Nicholson, who had made his fortune from distilling gin. A year later it was opened in time for the new season. It is now a listed building and one of the most famous landmarks in world sport. At the turn of the century, the Board of Control for Test Matches, the Advisory County Cricket Committee and the Imperial Cricket Conference were all set up to cater for the growth in domestic, imperial and other international cricket. These bodies existed until 1968 when there was a major reorganisation of cricket in England. Since MCC was a private club it could not receive public funds, so it set up a Cricket Council as the governing body of cricket and the Test and County Cricket Board (TCCB) to administer the professional game. It also converted its MCC Cricket Association into the National Cricket Association (NCA) to look after the recreational game. As a result, cricket started to receive financial help from the Government. In the 1990s, the structure was changed again with the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) taking over responsibility for all cricket in England from the TCCB, NCA and Cricket Council. MCC is determined to ensure that Lord’s remains world-class, as well as world-famous. MCC has recently been investing even more money to ensure that Lord’s has both a unique historic appeal and truly state-of-the-art sporting facilities. Announcements will be made of players via the Lord’s Cricket Ground website shortly. www.lords.org

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TRAFALGAR SQUARE a weekend of free entertainment from top London shows 22ND & 23RD JUNE 2013

he annual festival West End LIVE – organised by Westminster City Council and the Society of London Theatre, in association with MasterCard – returns to Trafalgar Square for a weekend of free entertainment from some of London’s top theatre productions and performers.

Now in its 9th year, West End LIVE is the largest event of its type in the UK and the stage is set for another record breaking weekend as large crowds are expected to gather for special live performances from West End favourites Billy Elliot The Musical, Horrible Histories, Jersey Boys, Disney’s The Lion King, Mamma Mia!, Matilda The Musical, Les Misérables, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Phantom of the Opera, Stomp, Thriller Live, Top Hat, War Horse, We Will Rock You, and Wicked appearing alongside newcomers Burn The Floor, The Bodyguard, A Chorus Line, The Color Purple, Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage, From Here to Eternity, The Golden Voice, High Society, Let It Be, Limbo, Merrily We Roll Along, Once: A New Musical, Peter Pan: Never Ending Story, The Showstoppers and The Sound Of Music. The event, which attracted over half a million people last year, is free and takes place on Saturday 22nd June 2012, 11am – 6pm and Sunday 23rd June 2013, 12pm – 6pm. Visitors can also participate in a number of interactive activities, and explore exhibits from many of London’s most popular institutions including Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, Everything’s Rosie, Kids Week, Historic Royal Palaces, London Film Museum, The Science Museum, Theatre’s Trust, Pollock’s Toy Store and Forbidden Planet.

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The Mayor of London Boris Johnson, said: “West End LIVE brings the roar of the greasepaint to the heart of the capital and all for free. From curtain up, to the encore, London Theatreland is unbeatable and this is a fabulous way to sample some of the most exciting shows to be seen anywhere in the world.” Cllr Robert Davis, deputy leader of Westminster City Council, said: “This will be the largest West End LIVE we have ever produced – with more shows taking part than ever before. From humble beginnings in Leicester Square nine years ago, our event now attracts hundreds of thousands of people from across London, the rest of the UK and from around the globe. We cannot wait to get the weekend started and showcase exactly what the West End of London has to offer – the best art, musicals and theatre in the world.” Julian Bird, Chief Executive of the Society of London Theatre, said: “Theatre is one of the capital’s greatest draws with an international reputation for offering world-class entertainment, and West End LIVE is a chance to showcase the quality and range of shows the London stage has to offer as well as putting on a great free event for the public to enjoy.” For more information visit the West End LIVE website at www.westendlive.co.uk, and for the latest news and chat visit www.facebook.com/westendlive and Twitter @WestEndLIVE For all the latest information on West End theatre, and to book tickets for the shows participating in West End LIVE, visit www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk

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his year has been one of London’s coldest winters; strange or symbolic? 50 years ago, the winter of 1963 was nicknamed the “Big Freeze.” As it turned out 1963 London was one of the coolest years in modern history.

Lonnie Johnson, and Victoria Spivey. The Beatles & Stones ruled the London scene; Bob Dylan portrayed a folk singer in The Madhouse of Castle Street; and a radio play for the BBC Recorded at ‘The Shepherds Bush Empire’. It was a time of change and a great year to be young and in London.

All night dancing at the The Flamingo Club in Wardour Street; Charlie Watts left Alexis Korner’s ‘Blues Incorporated’ and performed his first concert with the Rolling Stones at the Ealing Jazz Club; Iconic London 60’s band ‘The Kinks’ formed in Muswell Hill; The Beatles played the ‘Swimming Baths’, Leyton, East London & Gaumont State Cinema, Kilburn. Just a few hidden 60’s iconic buildings.

If there is one thing that 2013 has already proven, it’s that the demand for a taste of the 1960’s is bigger than ever. The Rolling Stones demanded £600 - £700 a ticket at the 02, and are headlining Glastonbury for the first time. The David Bowie exhibition at the V&A is sold out, and his first album in 10 years shot straight to the top of the UK album charts. The Stones’ and Bowie’s mainstream success are a far cry from 50 years ago, when the Stones were fired from the Original Marquee Club and David Bowie was yet to release his first album (that was the self-titled David Bowie in 1967).

Politically, tensions rose as 70,000 marched to Trafalgar Square as part of the Campaign For Nuclear Disarmament. MP John Profumo resigned over his affair with high-class prostitute Christine Keeler. “The American Negro Blues Festival” came to London for the first time starring Muddy Waters, Memphis Slim, Sonny Boy Williamson, 40 JUNE2013

Fact or fiction, reality or illusion London 60’s Week celebrates the essence of a decade that echoes through the ages, youth, music, fashion, design - an intoxicating mix that had

and still has the power to change the World. So in 2013 we tip both our hats and our hoodies to the youth of the 60’s, as London 60’s Week supporters step up, so we can all get down. Once again London 60’s Week supporters have got out there and made it happen so we can all get our groove on in July. Created by likeminded people everyone on 21 July we have joined forces with “Sunday Best” a family, social day out set in beautiful grounds of the historic Capel Manor College & Gardens, watch out for the “Omelettes” on the July 25 at Alleycat Club. As always our annual scooter run “London 60’S Week at The Barmy Arms with The Eel Pie Allstars” Sunday 28 July. More events are still to be announced, so watch this space www.london60sweek.co.uk for full listings. If you have a happening that you would like listed please email the details through to enquiries@london60sweek.co.uk

Peace & Love London 60s Week

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RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Returns for 2013 with gardens, flowers and shopping galore

9th – 14th JULY, HAMPTON COURT PALACE, EAST MOLESEY, SURREY, KT8 9AU

he RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, the UK’s biggest gardening show, will be back in its home in one of the country’s most stunning Royal Parks. The show, which celebrates the great garden festival, has a new look for 2013 with three new zoned areas. It will offer a fun day out with its mix of gardens and shopping, flowers and food, picnics and the outdoors, all set against an idyllic backdrop. The show will be home to 34 gardens, which will demonstrate seasonally inspiring plant combinations and the latest trends in garden design. They will include the unique Conceptual Gardens, which push the boundaries of what gardens can be, and High Cost Low Impact Gardens, which will inspire green-fingered visitors with tips they can take home to improve their garden on a budget. This year for the first time the show will be divided into three zones, featuring gardens, plants, food and shopping reflecting their individual themes. Keen gardeners will love Grow, where they will find nurseries, plants stalls, potting bench demonstrations, and stands selling the very best in gardening equipment. In Escape to the country visitors will find the Country Living Magazine Pavilion, learn how to ‘grow their own’ fruit and veg, marvel at the show’s famous roses and floristry and sample the delights of the Artisan Food Producers in the Great Tastes Marquee. In keeping with

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the show’s reputation for breaking boundaries in contemporary garden design, the third zone, Inspire, sponsored by Ecover, focuses on innovation and making the most of outside space.

This year’s highlights will include: Gardens This year’s 34 gardens will be inspired by themes as diverse as the three witches of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, seen in SRUS’s garden ‘The Witches of Macbeth’ and the threat of waste on the world’s oceans, an issue explored in ‘The Ecover Garden’. The gardens will also include Conceptual Gardens, which this year embrace the themes of both devastation and sustainability, and High Cost Low Impact Gardens, which will prove to visitors that great gardens with a wow factor can be achieved on a budget. Growing Tastes With a new look for 2013 visitors to the Growing Tastes Marquee will learn all they need to know about fruit, vegetable and herb growing, by getting advice from the very best growers. They will be able to buy delicious foods direct from the producers and there will be daily demonstrations from the School of Artisan Food, food and foraging demonstrations and growers proving great advice on successful fruit and vegetable growing.

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Rose and Floristry Vintage Festival Visitors to the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show love the Rose Marquee, with its beautiful colours and scents. This year’s theme is Vintage 50s, and events will include the launch of the Rose of the Year. There will be spectacular floristry displays from professionals, as well as from up-and-coming talent from floristry colleges. Floral Marquee The Floral Marquee will be home to around 95 top British nurseries whose awe inspiring displays of gorgeous blooms will dazzle visitors. New for 2013 will be two RHS Potting Benches where nursery specialists conduct hands-on demonstrations to pass on practical tips for visitors to take home. Country Living Magazine Pavilion Around 120 designers, craftspeople and producers will showcase original products, including furniture, garden accessories, handcrafted jewellery, stylish clothing, and arts and crafts. Wildlife features In collaboration with the Eden Project, the show will feature a stunning butterfly dome, allowing visitors to get up close to a magnificent array of beautiful tropical butterflies. There will also be a display of native butterflies in “‘Bees and Butterflies’, a series of features, talks and activities to educate us about our garden friends. The Bee Garden and Marquee will also provide advice for how to support and entice important pollinators to gardens and demonstrate bee husbandry. Top garden designers and celebrities at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Ecover, sponsors of the Inspire zone, have tasked a number of horticulture and design personalities to design planters throughout the zone. Matthew Wilson, James Alexander, Pippa Greenswood and Jekka McVicar are amongst those doing some creative planting, with the finished planters being donated to Maggies Cancer Care Hospices after the show. Celebrities including Joely Richardson, Kate Humble and David Domoney have customised henhouses, which will be auctioned off for RHS Campaign for School Gardening and for Country Living Magazine’s selected charity, the Addington Fund, which supports British farming. Fun for kids and families The work of school students will be on show in the Schools’ Scarecrow Competition, where infant and primary school pupils from around the South East will present the scarecrows they have made and decorated according to this year’s theme of national costumes. A selection of the best garvinea plants grown by schools around the country will also be on display with a prize for

the best. On the weekend, the Children’s Zone will include a ‘Sow and Grow’ feature, where children will be able to sow yarrow, decorate pots and made bumblebee hats, as well as having their faces painted and watch balloon modelling. RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Exclusive Preview Evening The Exclusive Preview Evening is a wonderful, relaxed and magical evening. Visitors can spend time listening to live music with friends and family while viewing the beautiful gardens and floral displays before tucking into a delicious picnic, enjoying an all-you-can-eat Summer Feast, or a meal in one of the restaurants. The perfect finish to the evening is a magnificent fireworks display with the superb backdrop of Hampton Court Palace. Tickets start at just £53 for RHS members (£63 for non-members). Additional pre-bookable dining options are available, please visit www.rhs.org.uk/ hamptoncourtpreview for more information or call 0845 370 0128. About the RHS The Royal Horticultural Society was founded in 1804 by Sir Joseph Banks and John Wedgwood for the encouragement and improvement of the science, art and practice of horticulture. We held our first flower shows in 1820, were granted a Royal Charter in 1861 and acquired RHS Garden Wisley, the first of our gardens, in 1903. From our first meetings in a small room off London’s Piccadilly, we have grown to become the world’s largest gardening charity. Today the RHS is committed to providing a voice for all gardeners. We are driven by a simple love of plants and a belief that gardeners make the world a better place. 200 years on we continue to safeguard and advance the science, art and practice of horticulture, creating displays that inspire people to garden. In all aspects of our work we help gardeners develop by sharing our knowledge of plants, gardens and the environment. RHS membership is for anyone with an interest in gardening. Support the RHS and secure a healthy future for gardening.

More information about RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 9th – 10th July 11th – 14th July 9th – 13th July 14th July

RHS members only RHS members and non-members 10am – 7.30pm 10am – 5.30pm (sell off starts at 4.30pm)

Each full-paying adult may bring two children aged 16 and under free of charge to the show. Ticket prices range from £19.00 to £33.50 and are on sale now. Children under 16 go free. To buy tickets: www.rhs.org.uk/hampton or 020 7649 1885

For more information call 0845 130 4646, or visit www.rhs.org.uk/join RHS Registered Charity No. 222879/SC038262 JUNE2013 43

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MUSEUM CELEBRATES ARMED FORCES DAY SATURDAY 29th JUNE 2013 ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM, LONDON NW9

n Saturday 29th June, events across the country will celebrate the contributions made by those who serve and have served in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces. The annual Armed Forces Day is an opportunity to reflect and pay tribute to our heroes past and present, including current serving personnel, service families, veterans and cadets. Visit the RAF Museum in Colindale and show your support for the servicemen and women of our Armed Forces by helping the team there celebrate Armed Forces Day. For this annual commemoration, dedicated to current and ex-Service Personnel of each of Her Majesty’s Armed Service, the Royal Air Force Museum has arranged a number of talks and trials around the Museum given by current members of the RAF. The Museum will also be having a flypast over its site by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Dakota, subject to weather conditions, at

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1:35 pm and will also be giving visitors the opportunity to try on real RAF Uniforms from the Second World War courtesy of the Museum’s Handling Collection. With over 105 aircraft on site and a range of static and interactive displays that tell the stories of RAF airmen and women throughout the history of the RAF, what better way to show your support for the Royal Air Force on Armed Forces Day that a visit to its Museum? Don’t forget when visiting, to view the Museum’s 3D cinema, which tells the story of what it is like to be a Eurofighter Pilot in today’s Royal Air Force, or Our Finest Hour, the Museum’s emotive sound and light show, which tells the story of the men and the women of the RAF that protected the skies above London during the summer of 1940.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Royal Air Force Museum London, Grahame Park Way, London NW9 5LL Telephone: 020 8205 2266 www.facebook.com/rafmuseum Email: london@rafmuseum.org www.rafmuseum.org

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Asahi British Beach Polo Championship2013

TO INCLUDE OAKLEY INTERNATIONAL BEACH VOLLEYBALL

he Asahi British Beach Polo Championship to be held at Sandbanks, Poole for its sixth year on the 12th and 13thJuly 2013 is now only a few weeks away. Supported by some of the best arena polo players, including England’s Jamie Morrison, the hotly anticipated beach festival promises excitement and glamour both on and off the pitch. England, Ireland, Scotland (sponsored by our very own Sandbanks Life edition) and Wales will be competing with Ireland keen to retain the title after a gripping final against Wales last year. e spectacular floodlit night beach polo on the Friday evening sees the Project Kudos Group and Beau Design teams doing battle. Arena polo is a spectacular spectator sport and played on a

stunning Blue Flag beach (preferable sundrenched!) brings the very best out of the players and guests. e thorough bred ponies and high goal players love playing on the beach in front of a large and enthusiastic crowd. Jack Kidd who is a regular for England at the Championships says ‘I have been lucky enough to play polo all round the world – Sandbanks is still one of my favourite weekends of the year. e polo is insanely competitive, the guests are always on great form and the beach party’s well – they are simply the best!’ OAKLEY INTERNATIONAL BEACH VOLLEYBALL e Oakley Sand Slam International Beach Volleyball will again grace the world famous Sandbanks beach compliments of Oakley,

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THE FISH MEDIA TEAM

Wessex Volleyball & Beach Volleyball UK Ltd. With the London 2012 Olympic legacy in full swing beach volleyball has basked in unprecedented new exposure. Sexy, hot, ultra-cool, exhilarating and fast are just a few words to describe this vastly expanding "Lifestyle Sport” with infectious appeal that has captured our nation. is year’s Oakley Sand Slam between great rivals England and Scotland will certainly not be for the faint hearted. International development squad athletes from TeamGB, England and Scotland will lock horns on the white sands to win this prestigious title. Former British TeamGB partners Tom Lord and Robin Miedzybrodzki who split shortly after the London 2012 Olympic Games will face each other in a Country over Kingdom showdown. Robin Miedzybrodzki said, ‘this setting stands to be our first competitive match since our split after London 2012. Having played together for so many years we know each other’s game inside and out. Spectators can expect fireworks from Tom Lord and myself as we’re both very proud countrymen.’ Both Robin and Tom are a part of the British Olympic Association ‘Rio 2016 Ambitions Athlete Programme’ and have re established themselves with new partners in order to qualify for the Rio Games. Tom Lord who’s currently training in Cyprus said, ‘Rio 2016 is our ultimate focus, however it’s some time away so highly competitive matches and the FIVB Tour are essential in building our new partnerships. is match represents the ultimate in bragging rights between myself and Robin, I’m sure you’ll see blood sweat and tears John McEnroe style. It’s a very important marker to where we both stand with our new playing partners’. All this testosterone will need some very strong marshalling, so who better than two time Olympic Finals referee’s and Director of Beach Volleyball UK ‘Jeff Brehaut’ to manage proceedings. Jeff ’s experience in refereeing will be essential to keep a smooth game flow and maintain a calm environment to ensure we see the best of the players and the sport. Tyron Dawkins, Oakley’s brand ambassador and event organiser said, ‘bringing the best Beach Volleyball to Sandpolo 2013 is what we’re all about, these athletes are in outstanding shape and we’re looking forward to see this contest of partnerships’.

Whether visitors are eating lobster and drinking Champagne and Chablis in the waterfront Sandpolo Hospitality marquee, enjoying the exclusive VIP experience, soaking up the atmosphere with General Admission Tickets, or just choosing to sit outside the fence on the purpose built beach viewing area, it is a chance for polo and Sandbanks to show off its attributes to about 5000 seasoned and new supporters each year. To complement the polo and volleyball, e Asahi British Beach Polo Championship offers a host of other activities such as ‘have a go’ polo, the beach fashion shows, the charity (in aid of Variety, the children’s charity) Audi V Polo Pony race and the vibrant retail village. e event is an excuse to dress up (or strip off for a quick swim), stay up late and indulge. THE PARTIES Polo players and supporters have something of a reputation for letting their hair down. e polo ‘beach after parties’ at Sandbanks provides seasoned and new comers to the sport with a very cool but exciting place to relax, socialise and dance until the small hours of the morning. On the Friday evening Cocoloco will bring no less than 6 of the UK's finest DJs to deliver COCOLOCO ON THE BEACH @ e Asahi British Beach Polo Championships 12/07/2013! After 6 years of partying across the South Coast, Cocoloco are getting the chance to host a party to remember. As the sun goes down, Poole will see the biggest DJ line-up ever seen in the area! Fresh from tearing up stages in Ibiza, hosting Radio 1 and breaking the charts Cocoloco will present Gorgon City + Yasmin, Kidnap Kid, Hannah Wants, Monki, and Jordan Peak. Who better to host the VIP Marquee than Made in Chelsea's Ollie Proudlock! e Amika – London closing party on Saturday night will bring an unmissable eclectic mix of sounds to rock the Jurassic Coast. With the title sponsors Asahi beer providing a refreshing balance to the flowing champagne and excellent food to fuel the dancing it is rare to see people leave the beach before the 1am survivors photo. www.sandpolo.com ■

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years of the luxury that is Lamborghini

2013 marks the 50th Anniversary of Lamborghini. The company’s history is one of challenges and uncontested records, set by its founder, Ferruccio Lamborghini, who decided to create the world’s most beautiful, and powerful super sports cars.

erruccio Lamborghini was born in 1916, this capable, impetuous, strong-willed Taurus was the leading character in the foundation of the company and the early phases of its extraordinary history. Ferruccio was a very wealthy man, following World War II, he founded his tractor factory, but by the early 1960s, Lamborghini knew exactly what he wanted... to build a super sports car to compete with Ferrari. Constructing that kind of car was viewed by others as an unexplainable extravagance, and something that would squander his fortune without ever turning a profit. But Lamborghini had done his homework, and started working on his project in 1962, and by May 1963 he had already founded ‘Automobili Ferruccio Lamborghini’, buying land in Sant’Agata Bolognese, to build a large ultramodern factory. The first model was naturally put out quickly, for its official presentation at the Turin Auto Show in November 1963. The debut of the Lamborghini in a narrow but fiercely competitive market – shared until

then by Ferrari, Maserati, Aston Martin and Jaguar – certainly created a stir. Sceptics seriously doubted Lamborghini’s ability, but those who knew him well simply commented: “wait and see, because Lamborghini knows what he’s doing.” In 1964, the body’s first design was redone completely to make it more attractive to the public, and he thus turned to the famous Milan-based Carrozzeria Touring. The changes made created a line that became a classic: original but without being extreme. The 350 GT was born. The speedy two-seater Berlinetta had everything to attract customers. Lamborghini, the tireless promoter of his own company, did not hesitate to go about with his creation to show it off to the world. The immediate and almost inevitable offshoot of the 350 GT, was the 400 GT. Its engine was increased to a four-litre model and it featured the first gearbox designed in-house by Lamborghini. JUNE2013 49

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Thus, by early 1965 the coupes from Sant’Agata were starting to be noticed. Sales gradually started to increase, although these figures were obviously small, given the elite target. This was the first, great phase of the Lamborghini company. Between 1965 and 1966, the company presented an astonishing number of new models. Although cars like the 3500 GTZ, 350 Spyder by Touring and the Monza 400 were essentially prototypes, the seemingly extravagant chassis presented at the Lamborghini stand during the 1965 Turin Auto Show was destined to have a profound impact on the history of the company and on the entire automotive industry. In October 1967, just three years after its hesitant debut in Turin, Lamborghini arrived at the Italian Auto Show with an extraordinary lineup. By this time, the range of cars was truly impressive. Lamborghini could now look towards the future far more optimistically, with a flood of orders for the Miura and unparalleled interest and publicity. Lamborghini had been right on target. Lamborghini thus became a symbolic name in the auto world, the emblem of excess, going ‘further’ at all costs. The Miura was the most fashionable car of its day, essentially equivalent to the Mini, albeit at the other end of the price scale. It was a car that the very wealthy simply had to have, because it was a symbol, for it was a car that, like no other, expressed the audacity, gusto for living and freedom to travel that characterised the era. Almost inevitably, overnight it became the favourite among playboys, film stars, industrialists, musicians and royalty around the world: anyone who really counted drove a Miura, or at least had one on order. The Shah of Persia, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin were just a few of the loyal customers who bought this car, and Lamborghini became a familiar name to them. Luck continued to smile on the Miura. The clear improvement in its overall quality, which came about with the S version, bolstered its market position. While Lamborghini continued to produce as fast as possible, it couldn’t keep up with orders received from around the world. 1970 also brought in several innovations, in October, a special VIP version of the Espada was presented, with a range of luxury finishes that were unusual for the period, such as air conditioning, a bar and a television. In 1971, Lamborghini was at the peak of its success. In less than eight years, 50 JUNE2013

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Ferruccio had accomplished his goal: from nothing, he had created a car that was not only famous around the world, but had also become nothing short of a legend. Production of the Countach began at the end of 1973 with the bright-green model exhibited at the Paris Motor Show.. The model range for 1974 thus included the Countach, the Espada Series III, the Jarama S and the Urraco S. Delivery of the first Countachs began. The company continued to look ahead, attempting to satisfy market requirements. The success that Porsche had demonstrated that there were always plenty of car buffs around the world who were willing to spend substantial sums of money on a high-performance convertible. And while legislation worldwide was moving towards a progressive ban of canvas-topped convertibles, the expedient used by the German car – a wide roll-bar and solid rear window, with only a removable mid-roof section – was welcomed widely. Inspired by this concept and using the excellent mechanical basis of the nowperfected Urraco P300, Lamborghini decided to develop a Urraco model with a removable roof panel. The Silhouette was an aggressive model and had the 3-litre 260 hp V8 engine of the Urraco P300, and was presented in Italy in February 1976 at a list price of nearly 15 million lire. Obviously, this steep price tag ended up sharply limiting its circulation, and with only 54 units, it is one of the rarest and most exclusive Lamborghinis. Fortunately, the allure of these cars, a name that had now become a legend, aroused enormous interest in the company. As soon as it was put up for liquidation, it had a number of admirers lined up to take it over. The wealthy owners of a sugar empire in Senegal and, naturally, sports car lovers, were entrusted. The Mimran brothers, immediately set out to reconstruct the company. The ‘Nuova Automobili Ferruccio Lamborghini SpA’ company was thus formed in 1981 and from that moment on, work was seriously underway again. Lamborghini went to the Geneva Motor Show in March 1981, exhibiting a Miura, and the Countach S with its large rear wing. However, the most tangible and reassuring sign of the new path undertaken by Lamborghini came with the first appearance of the Jalpa, a mature and well-finished evolution of the rare Silhouette, whose V8 engine was expanded to 3.5

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litres to produce 255 hp, and an overall updating in terms of styling and ergonomics. The Jalpa (P350) was not an entirely new product, but it was a well-made and convincing car. The renaissance of the new Lamborghini came about not only through the production of the Countach, still in great demand among connoisseurs, but also through this model. It seemed that, finally, Lamborghini’s luck had turned. Through the shrewd reconstruction work spearheaded by the Mimran brothers and Emil Novaro, the revival of Lamborghini was firmly established by this time. Then suddenly, there came a bolt out of the blue. In April 1987, ‘Nuova Automobili Lamborghini SpA’ was taken over by the US Chrysler company. In 1987, the French Formula 1 team Larrousse asked Mauro Forghieri, the celebrated designer of Ferrari’s finest models from the 60’s and 70’s, to create a new engine, and he turned to Lamborghini with the proposal. Forghieri designed his engine, a V12 with a 3.5-litre capacity, the maximum displacement allowed by regulations. A new parallel structure, separate from Lamborghini and named Lamborghini Engineering, was established specifically for this engine. Ready within a matter of months, the new engine was officially demonstrated to the public in April 1988.

time, Ferdinand Piëch, the grandson of the legendary Professor Ferdinand Porsche, and the nephew of Porsche founder Ferry, was the chairman of the Volkswagen Group. Piech was immediately interested: he decided to move as quickly as possible. The first letter of intents between Audi and Lamborghini was signed in June 1998, and the contract for the complete and definitive transfer of all shares from the last Indonesian shareholder to the German company was completed on 27th July of the same year, just 50 days later. The first major innovation came in 2001 with the successor to the Diablo: the Murciélago. Its power had also been boosted to 580 hp, increasing speed, muscle and acceleration. What had been augmented above all was the sensation of the overall quality of the car, with a level of finishing touches that was even better than the already excellent results of the last Diablos. Sales immediately went well, and Lamborghini can count on selling each one it makes, as these cars are reserved by customers well in advance. In celebration of its 50th Birthday, Automobil Lamborghini presents a very special super sports car with exclusive equipment and technology. The Lamborghini Aventador LP 720-4 50 Anniversario is a limited and numbered series of just 100 worldwide. Each unit has a Forged Composite badge with the 50 logo and a serial number.With its output increased to 720 hp, its new performance-oriented front and rear design, the special paintwork and unique interior trim, this Aventador is one of the most exclusive models ever produced in the history of Lamborghini.

Naturally, the news was sensational. The debut in Formula 1 racing of Lamborghini was a major event. The commitment and risk for the company were still rather limited, given that Lamborghini was simply supplying engines to the Larrousse team, which obviously pledged to pay for them. The engine showed excellent potential, and the results for 1990 were nothing short of brilliant. At the end of the British Grand Prix, Bernard won an extraordinary 4th place and Suzuki placed 6th. The best placement of the whole season came from Suzuki at the Grand Prix in Japan, as he placed 3rd and gave the company its first podium finish.

All Lamborghini models built in the 2013 anniversary year feature the 50th anniversary emblem in the cockpit. Like every Lamborghini, it is made using a combination of high-tech and artisanal craftsmanship.

The Mimran brothers’ decision to sell Lamborghini to Chrysler, a major company that mass-produced cars would be interested in purchasing a jewel like Lamborghini, but Chrysler’s sudden decision to sell the Bologna company to a group of unknown Indonesian investors seemed far more difficult to explain. This change of hands became official in January 1994, de-stabilising the company management.

Lamborghini will be appearing at Silverstone Classic, and will be the largest UK gather of Lamborghini’s in history. 100 Lamborghinis will be taking to the circuit for an amazing parade of classic and modern Lamborghinis. The manufacturer itself will have presence with a Lamborghini stand, positions alongside the Owner’s Club, displaying the new Lamborghini Aventador Roadster and other modern Lamborghinis.

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Masterpiece London The fair of aesthetic excellence

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27th JUNE – 3rd JULY 2013 (PREVIEW ON 26th JUNE) THE ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA, SW3

asterpiece London is an exceptional fair hosting fine art, jewellery, design, yachts, cars and antiques from the world’s leading exhibitors. It is a forum for aesthetic excellence and offers connoisseurs, collectors, and visitors a remarkable opportunity to view the best of best from an array of epochs and cultures. The fourth edition of Masterpiece London is set to captivate collectors, museum curators, and visitors alike with its impressive offering from over 150 distinguished exhibitors from around the world, showcased in a spectacular purpose-built pavilion on the South Grounds of The Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3. Masterpiece London welcomes more than 20 new exhibitors to the fair this year. These include Ariadne Galleries (New York), Martin du Louvre (Paris), Veronique Bamps (Paris), Galerie Willy Huybrechts (Paris), Galerie Vauclair (Paris), Mayoral Galeria D’Arte (Barcelona), Stockspring (London), Montblanc UK Ltd (London) and Rolleston (London) amongst many others. These new exhibitors, each experts in their fields, join Masterpiece London’s returning exhibitors to present a truly international spectrum drawn from 11 different countries, from the west coast of United States to Europe.

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Masterpiece London offers an exceptional variety of objects for sale; from new discoveries in the fine and decorative arts to rare maps, watches, jewellery, fine wines, and contemporary design. There are blockbuster pieces suitable for museum collections as well as rare collectors’ pieces from the various disciplines. All works will be stringently vetted by a committee of experts before the fair opens, giving buyers every confidence in their choice. The fair’s returning exhibitors represent several collecting disciplines, each with the finest examples from their respective areas: there are important historic paintings from Dickinson, exquisite jewels from Siegelson, rare silver 52 JUNE2013

from Koopman, Renaissance sculpture from the Tomasso Brothers, folk art from Robert Young Antiques, contemporary ceramics and glass from Adrian Sassoon, sculpture from The Sladmore Gallery, and modern art from specialist Whitford Fine Art. Fine art is flourishing at Masterpiece London, with the disciplines of Old Masters, modern and contemporary all represented. This year, Masterpiece London continues to build its impressive selection of watch and jewellery exhibitors. Vintage time pieces by Patek Philippe and Rolex from Somlo Antiques and an exquisite 1908 Cartier clock from Hancocks will tempt the most refined connoisseur. The fair’s jewellery exhibitors will reveal stunning examples of contemporary and antique jewellery as well as some stand-out pieces: notably Symbolic & Chase will exhibit a piece of extraordinary English royal historical provenance and Hemmerle will once again have an astonishing selection of collectors’ pieces available. Society jeweller and craftsman Theo Fennell will unveil some wonderful and whimsical creations such as the Marie Antoinette brooch ‘Let them eat cake’ and Veronique Bamps will be bringing fine jewellery from classic designers including Suzanne Belperron, Giuliano and Van Cleef & Arpels. The rarity and quality of the pieces for sale make Masterpiece London a truly unmissable event for collectors. With each object on display a masterpiece in its own right, there really is something to appeal to everyone from seasoned collectors to first time buyers. For the latest news and developments go to www.masterpiecefair.com, join the Facebook group Masterpiece London or follow on Twitter at @ MasterpieceLndn #MPL13

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Messing About on the River!

Chinawhite, Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most prolific nightclub will be present a day of glitz and glamour The Henley Royal Regatta, 2013.

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enley Royal Regatta, established in 1839, has for generations been considered a main stay of the British social calendar and a highlight of International rowing. Originally held on a single afternoon the Regatta now takes place across 5 days in late June and early July with teams from across the world competing in up to 90 races a day. With a race starting every 5 minutes this is a great spectator sport and for 2013 a chance to see some of our Olympic stars in action!

the races guests will enjoy an open bar, champagne and cocktail reception, threecourse sit down lunch and afternoon tea. Day ticket holders will also have access to the dazzling evening event. As the races come to an end the real party will begin! A spectacular night of world-class entertainment and leading DJ’s will manifest on the banks of the River Thames.

Chinawhite, one of the most famous nightclub brands in the world, will be presenting its inaugural enclosure on the banks of the River Thames just yards away from Temple Island and the Regatta start line. Guests can enjoy panoramic views of the sporting actions within the comfort and privacy of the enclosure.

Chinawhite is no stranger to throwing a party having hosted their notorious encampment at the Cartier International Polo for 11 years. Previous enclosures have included a mind-blowing mix of international superstar DJs alongside jaw-dropping aerial circus displays, burlesque carousel performances, rock and roll violin concertos, lasers, snow machines and fireworks.

The day will be executed with the luxury, hospitality and attention to detail of which Chianwhite is renowned. Alongside

With Chianwhites famed expertise and the heritage of Henley Regatta this is one boat not to be missed!

About the day Location Temple Island Meadows Remenham Farm Henley-on-Thames Itinerary Friday 5th & Saturday 6th July 2013 12.00pm Chinawhite hospitality enclosure opens Champagne & cocktail reception 1.00pm Lunch 3-course seated lunch served to your table with a selection of fine wines and an open bar (excluding champagne) until 6pm 4.30pm Afternoon Tea 6.00pm The Chinawhite After-Party With London’s leading club DJs

Tickets Friday 5th July Full Day Ticket £445 Including champagne and cocktail reception, formal three-course lunch and open bar (excluding champagne), parking & after party Friday Evening Only

£50

Saturday 6th July Full Day Ticket £395 Including champagne and cocktail reception, formal three-course lunch and open bar (excluding champagne), parking & after party Saturday Evening Only

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THE LUNA CINEMA CLASSIC FILMS UNDER THE STARS IN BEAUTIFUL LOCATIONS 4th JULY - 29th SEPTEMBER 2013

he Luna Cinema, the country’s leading producer of open air cinema, presents a glorious 2013 Summer season of popular classics, from Singin’ in the Rain, Casablanca and Breakfast at Tiffany’s to The Blues Brothers, Dirty Dancing, Top Gun and This is Spinal Tap, as well as more recent Box Office hits such as The Life of Pi, Les Miserables & Skyfall. Films are presented on giant screens in truly spectacular locations including Kensington Palace Gardens, Kew Gardens, Warwick Castle, Brockwell Lido, the legendary Pinewood Studios and many more. There are over 60 screenings taking place in amazing locations around London, Kent,

THE LUNA CINEMA 2013 SEASON VENUE Highfield Park, St Albans Ascot Racecourse Ascot Racecourse Ascot Racecourse One New Change, St. Paul’s Brockwell Lido Dulwich Park Hampton Court Palace Hampton Court Palace Kensington Palace Kensington Palace Kensington Palace Opera Holland Park Opera Holland Park Opera Holland Park Opera Holland Park

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FILM TITLE Dirty Dancing (1987) Back To The Future (1985) Casablanca (1942) Mamma Mia (2008) Anchorman (2004) Jaws (1975) Labyrinth (1986) Grease (1978) Some Like It Hot (1959) Top Gun (1986) Skyfall (2012) Casablanca (1942) E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (1982) Breakfast At Tiffany’s (1961) West Side Story (1961) Not So Silent Movies

Sussex, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Warwickshire, Buckinghamshire and Dorset. Looking for something a little bit different? Why not watch Jaws from an inflatable boat, at Brockwell Lido; or catch some Charlie Chaplin classics, accompanied by a live orchestra at Opera Holland Park; or get ready to do the Time Warp in Kew Gardens whilst watching The Rocky Horror Show with a live introduction from Richard O’Brien via satellite link up from New Zealand. See film & venue info below...

Battersea Park Battersea Park One New Change, St. Paul’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Brockwell Lido Dulwich Park Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Dulwich Park Dulwich Park Kew Gardens Kew Gardens Kew Gardens One New Change, St. Paul’s Brockwell Lido Dulwich Park Hatfield House Hatfield House Hampton Court Palace Hampton Court Palace

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The Goonies (1985) Top Gun (1986) Argo (2012) Shakespeare In Love (1998) Napoleon Dynamite (2004) Pretty Woman (1990) The Birds (1963) Django Unchained (2012) Argo (2012) Cinema Paradiso (1988) Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Dirty Dancing (1987) public vote public vote This Is Spinal Tap (1984) Breakfast At Tiffany’s (1961) Top Gun (1986) Les Miserables (2012) Life of Pi (2012)

The Luna Cinema 2013 season is proudly sponsored by Haagen Dazs.

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE PINEWOOD FILM & WIN AN EXCLUSIVE STUDIO TOUR On 25th July, for the first time ever, there will be a one-off outdoor screening at the UK’s legendary Pinewood Studios. The Luna Cinema is inviting the public to vote for their favourite film made at Pinewood Studios, the most popular of which will be screened on the evening. Entries can be submitted via www.thelunacinema. com and one random entry will be selected to win an exclusive tour of Pinewood Studios for four people, including lunch at the historic Pinewood Bar.

The shortlist of films shot at Pinewood Studios are: Skyfall (2012, cert 12A, 143 mins) Mamma Mia! (2008, cert PG, 108 mins)) The Bourne Ultimatum (2007, cert 12A, 115 mins))

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Casino Royale (2006, cert 12, 144 mins) Batman (1989, cert 15, 126 mins) Aliens (1986, cert 18, 137 mins) The Great Gatsby (1974, cert 12, 144 mins) The Day Of The Jackal (1973, cert 15, 143 mins) Carry On Camping (1969, 88 mins) The Red Shoes (1948, cert U, 133 mins) Please go to www.thelunacinema.com for full venue information, prices and certificate rating for each film. Prices vary from venue to venue but range from £8.00 to £19.50

During

Henley Royal Regatta Friday 5th & Saturday 6th July 2013

Chinawhite presents its inaugural enclosure on the banks of the river Thames this summer, just yards away from Temple Island and the Regatta start line. Boasting spectacular panoramic views of the action, Chinawhiteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location is the perfect setting for our full hospitality lunch, afternoon tea and legendary evening party with leading DJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and world class entertainment

For full day or evening party tickets please contact: +44 (0) 207 291 1486 / +44 (0) 7716 948 105 or Email jo@chinawhite.com

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Bentley creates bespoke barbers’ chairs for Pankhurst, London

Pankhurst Chairs Now Feature Bentley Hides And Bespoke Embroidery Bentley is delighted to announce the launch of its new collaboration with the luxury men’s lifestyle brand Pankhurst, at the opening of the new Pankhurst men’s grooming store in London

entley crafts men and women based at the Home of Bentley in Crewe have renovated six barbers’ chairs, incorporating materials and finishes from luxury Bentley cars. Both Bentley and Pankhurst London share a commitment to peerless quality, contemporary style and modern luxury which combine to make the partnership one of true excellence. Stefan Buescher, Director of Marketing¸ Bentley Motors, commented: “Bentley is widely recognised as one of the world’s most desirable and authentic luxury brands. A key part of what makes Bentley special is our handcrafted expertise in wood and leather that makes our car interiors a special place to be.“Working with Pankhurst has given us the opportunity to show this craft in an innovative and exciting way to create a unique experience in London’s finest barber shop. Only Bentley could make such exquisite and beautiful chairs.” The project combines both Bentley’s luxury leather trim and the Mulliner special commissioning department. Eight hides were used in the development and production of Bentley’s unique chair covers, also featuring bespoke Bentley and Pankhurst embroidery. The chairs’ arms were refabricated by grafting new wood onto the structure to replace the redundant ashtrays, and the suspension system within the chairs was reworked to improve the level of comfort. Handsculptured new headrest foams were also produced in an improved density material to further enhance the sense of wellbeing. Finally, colour combinations were chosen by the Bentley colour and trim team in conjunction with Pankhurst. Brent Pankhurst, owner of Pankhurst, added: “The beautiful barbers’ chairs Bentley has created for Pankhurst London highlight both brands’

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commitment to bespoke style and luxury, helping create a haven of masculinity in our new flagship home on Newburgh Street, London W1. Sumptuous, stunning and elegant, our Bentley crafted chairs are the perfect place to sit back as we ensure you’ll never leave with a hair out of place.” Pankhurst’s new home is a haven of masculinity off Carnaby Street. Part speakeasy, part gentleman’s club you can sit back in their bespoke leather barbers’ chairs for your shave or trim. Brent started working for Vidal Sassoon in the late 1980s as a 17-year-old, progressing quickly through the ranks and onto the art team. He’s styled for The Face, GQ, Vogue and Esquire, while also working in the music industry, creating iconic looks for album covers, videos and magazine shoots. His haircuts have featured in contemporary British films such as Snatch and Layer Cake as he’s styled hair for the likes of Daniel Craig, Clive Owen, the England rugby team, footballers, Blur and Robbie Williams. But it’s in his barbershop that he’s at home. There CEOs of advertising firms and banks mingle easily with actors and musicians as they wait for a seat in his chair. They know that, not only will they leave looking sharp, but that they can chat candidly while they’re there. It’s an environment as masculine as the bay rum and lime scent of their products. If the Pankhurst London barbershop wasn’t somewhere to go to get your hair cut, it’s somewhere you’d want to drop in for an espresso or a whisky. Which is just as Brent likes it. PANKHURST BARBERSHOP 10 Newburgh Street London W1F 7RN Telephone 020 7287 9955

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ST JAMES’S PARK VIEW TOWARDS HORSEGUARD’S PARADE FROM ST JAMES’S PARK PICTURE BY SASHA GUSOV

The Royal Parks Foundation celebrates years of charitable activities

The Royal Parks Foundation has confirmed it has committed more than £7million to charitable activities in London’s Royal Parks since it was formed 10 years ago – and has secured an additional £2million lottery grant to benefit community sport in Regent’s Park.

he charity, which helps support London’s eight Royal Parks, To mark its 10 year anniversary, the Royal Parks Foundation is was set up in May 2003 to raise funds for sport, education, publishing a report to highlight the ways it has helped the Parks enrich art, heritage restoration and wildlife conservation activities people’s lives and safeguard the natural world. across the capital from Bushy Park in the South West to In addition to investing £7.42million in Regent’s Park in North London and the Parks and securing the £2million Greenwich Park in the South East. lottery grant, its achievements include The Royal Parks are: Bushy Park, The introducing an award-winning half Green Park, Greenwich Park, Hyde marathon, now in its sixth year, which Park, Kensington Gardens, The Regent’s has raised more than £15million for Park and Primrose Hill, Richmond Park 455 UK charities. and St James’s Park. The Royal Parks Foundation works in tandem with the The charity has also raised £250,000 Royal Parks agency, which is responsible via its Deckchair Dreams art project, for the day-to-day management of all bringing contemporary art into the eight Parks, plus Victoria Tower Gardens, Parks, and has seen and artists including Brompton Cemetery, Grosvenor Square Tracey Emin, Philip Treacy, Alexander Gardens and the gardens of 10, 11 and McQueen and Damien Hirst create new GREEN PARK PICTURE BY EDWARD PARKER 12 Downing Street. designs for the Parks’ iconic deckchairs.

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HYDE PARK, DECKCHAIRS OVERLOOKING THE SERPENTINE IN HYDE PARK PICTURE BY SASHA GUSOV

The Royal Parks Foundation has worked in partnership with The Tiffany & Co. Foundation in New York on Tiffany - Across the Water, a $1.25m project which has restored water features across the eight Royal Parks including the Italian Gardens in Kensington Gardens. Plus, it has engaged with the next generation of conservationists through the Isis Education Centre, a new £2.2million facility which has introduced more than 4,000 school children to the natural world since it opened in Autumn 2011. Sara Lom, founding Chief Executive of the Royal Parks Foundation, said: “The Royal Parks Foundation supports the magic of London’s eight amazing Royal Parks. For 10 years now generous individuals, businesses and charitable trusts have helped keep the Parks safe, beautiful and bursting with life. But it’s still early days and, over the next decade, we look forward to developing many more creative partnerships in the UK and USA to help care for these precious green spaces for future generations to enjoy.” The 5,000 acres of the Royal Parks welcome almost 40 million visitors each year and are home to hundreds of thousands of trees, as well as

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rare species of plants and wildlife and numerous historic monuments. It costs more than £30million per year to look after the Royal Parks and their upkeep is funded partly by self-generated income and partly by a government grant. Grants have been cut by more than 25%, leaving many gaps to fill, which is where the Royal Parks Foundation provides vital help. 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. Our charity registration number is 1097545. For more information, please visit www.SupportTheRoyalParks.org About The Royal Parks Almost 40 million Londoners and visitors enjoy exploring the eight Royal Parks each year. For further information please visit: www.royalparks.org.uk

GREENWICH PARK PICTURE BY EDWARD PARKER

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The Coronation Festival 2013

60 Years of Innovation, Excellence& Industry at Buckingham Palace

11TH - 14TH JULY 2013

The Gardens at Buckingham Palace will be the venue for a one-off event this summer for holders of Royal Warrants to celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coronation.

he Royal Warrant Holders Association will host the event over four days in the Gardens of Buckingham Palace, showcasing a broad range of companies with a Royal Warrant. The Coronation Festival will celebrate innovation, excellence and industry through craft and trade; promoting the very best of UK PLC, both nationally and internationally, as a thriving destination for business, investment and tourism. Royal Warrants are a mark of recognition to individuals or companies who have supplied goods or services for at least five years to the Households of The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh or The Prince of Wales. Warrants have always been regarded as hallmarks of quality, excellence and service. The Coronation Festival will be split into four specific showcase areas: Design and Technology; Food and Drink; Style Pursuits and Pastimes; and Homes and Gardens. There will also be a section for The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST), the charitable arm of the Royal Warrant Holders Association, which helps financially disadvantaged, experienced crafts people

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to further their skills through the funding of further education and training. The Festival will be open to members of the public from Friday 12th - Sunday 14th July, with 60,000 visitors able to come to Buckingham Palace for the Coronation Festival. There will be a Royal Preview on Thursday, 11th July for invited guests, including Members of the Royal Family, charities, patronages, media, armed forces, inward investors and overseas trade missions, and guests of the Royal Warrant Holders Association and the Royal Household. In the evening, the Gardens, with Buckingham Palace as the back-drop, will host a magnificent performance of music and dance. The Coronation Gala will celebrate cultural life during the reign of Her Majesty, showcasing the achievements and personality of this extraordinary age. The performances will chime with the themes of the Festival - tradition, excellence and innovation - featuring a range of superb home-grown UK talent with a focus on youth, as well as performers from across the Commonwealth - a unique, energetic and entertaining show for this very special celebration.

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Over 200 of the existing Royal Warrant Holders have committed to exhibit at the Festival offering a broad cross-section of companies from traditional craftsmen, to global and multi-national firms operating at the cutting edge of technology, including: Roberts Radio, Worcester Bosch, Berry Bros & Rudd, Denhay Farms, Mosimanns, Prestat, Royal Brierley Crystal, Halcyon Days, Stoneham, Zone Creations, Milborrow Chimney Sweeps, Austin Reed, Clarins, G B Kent & Sons, Gieves & Hawkes, Hunter Boot, Mappin & Webb, Penhaligon’s, Truefitt & Hill, Vale Brothers and many others*. The Coronation Festival’s main event Partners will be: GlaxoSmithKline, Bentley and Jaguar Land Rover, who will each partner on one of the three Gala evenings: Jaguar Land Rover - Thursday 11th July Royal Preview GlaxoSmithKline - Friday 12th July Bentley - Saturday 13th July

The Coronation Festival Catwalk Show A 400 seat raised catwalk surrounded by a bed of flowers in the Buckingham Palace Gardens will be the location for a series of unique fashion shows at the Coronation Festival. These exclusive shows will tell the story of British fashion and iconic style over the past 60 years, showcasing companies that have been awarded the prestigious Royal Warrant of Appointment. With five catwalk shows for each day, a mix of four themes collectively paying tribute to the six varied decades since the Coronation of HM The Queen in 1953, form just part of the daytime entertainment programme for the four day Coronation Festival. Savile Row’s finest tailors including Gieves & Hawkes, Dege & Skinner, Henry Poole & Co and Johns & Pegg, plus tailors Benson & Clegg, Thresher & Glenny and Kent Haste Lachter will join fellow Royal Warrant holders DAKS, Austin Reed, Hunter Boots, Ettinger, John Lewis and Peter Jones to showcase their latest collections in this catwalk celebration of British style. The catwalk will also feature specially commissioned pieces from contemporary London designer Joey Bevan who will take an original and creative approach to Royal Warrant holder products to show the wealth of companies and industry sectors that bear this Royal seal of approval. This will look to include dresses made from Jaguar Land Rover and Bentley car parts to origami paper dresses. The Coronation Festival Catwalk Shows include... Vintage Picnic Capturing the essence of traditional English summer picnics and garden parties, this show will feature the very best in British daywear and classic sports including exquisitely tailored outerwear from

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Royal Couturier Stewart Parvin, Holland and Holland, Gieves & Hawkes and Kinloch Anderson. It will also include stylish accessories from Launer London Ltd, Roger Pope, Corgi Hosiery, Locke & Co, Lock Couture by Sylvia Fletcher and Ettinger. Reinvention This innovative catwalk show will celebrate 60 years of

design and technology exploring the concept of ethical fashion by recycling and reinvention. Items from Royal Warrant holders, the likes of Tabasco, Bendicks, Moet & Chandon, Jaguar Land Rover, Bentley, Royal Brierley Crystal, Zimmer and Rohde, Roger Pope, Corgi Hosiery, will be creatively transformed in to stylish new garments. A selection of London designer Joey Bevan’s commissioned Festival pieces will be showcased within the Reinvention show including dresses made from car parts, upholstery and fabrics including Joel and Sons Fabrics, electrical wires and origami. est of British Celebrating British B lifestyle, pursuits and pastimes, this show celebrates everything from Savile Row suits and the iconic bowler hat, to the infamous drizzly British weather and British military uniform styles from brands such as Dege & Skinner. Bespoke tailors Johns & Pegg will also be creating a fabulous flag waistcoat for the ‘Best of British’ show. The British passion for country pursuits will also be showcased from Kinloch Anderson, Bernard Weatherill and Benson and Clegg as well as riding wear from Shire Equestrian. The most famous British man in a suit, Mr James Bond, will also be paid tribute to via designs from Thresher and Glenny, Gieves & Hawkes and Henry Poole complete with glamorous Bond girl evening gowns from House of Fraser and John Lewis in a dazzling film inspired sequence. Diamonds & Pearls This will be a red carpet fashion show, from a ‘day at

the races’ to a ‘masquerade ball’. Each garment will be made top to toe, from Royal Warrant holder products including items from Stewart Parvin, Lock & Co, Lock Couture by Sylvia Fletcher, Mappin and Webb, Veritas, John Lewis / Peter Jones, DAKS, House of Fraser and Launer London Ltd. Richard Peck, Secretary of the Royal Warrant Holders Association commented: “The event will give the British public the opportunity to see the extraordinary quality and variety of skills, craftsmanship and innovation produced by companies here in Britain, presented to the world in a unique showcase.” www.coronationfestival.com JUNE2013 63

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‘Suite Dreams’ Grosvenor House reveals its luxury nursery suite fit for a royal baby

rosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel and bespoke nursery designers Dragons of Walton Street are delighted to announce the opening of the highly anticipated ‘Suite Dreams’ nursery. Designed and tailored with a royal baby in mind, one of Grosvenor House’s Premium Park View Suites has been transformed into a quintessentially British nursery – making it the first nursery offering of its kind from a central London luxury hotel. Inspired by the suite’s idyllic views of Hyde Park and the hotel’s history, Dragons of Walton Street, who has a historic association with the Royal family, has created and installed a selection of bespoke, hand crafted and painted furniture for an unforgettable home from home experience, catering for the needs of families travelling with small children. Guests will not only be able to indulge in the extraordinary services of Grosvenor House, they

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will also have all of the practical equipment needed in the suite to ensure that their little prince or princess (as well as a sleep deprived Mum and Dad) has a relaxing, calm and comfortable stay. Encompassing a peaceful and tranquil tone and in keeping with the Dragons’ signature style, the master bedroom features a wonderfully sculpted scroll top cotbed, complete with a regal coronet and sheer voiles neatly draped either side. Combining the practical with luxury, the bedroom, decorated in ivory tones with luxury trimmings, also has a chaise longue with two arms making nursing easier for new mothers. Between the bedroom and the bathroom, guests will find a practical baby changing area charmingly themed with timeless Beatrix Potter characters, including the world famous Peter Rabbit.

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The living area has a more playful London theme, featuring a number of child-size furnishings and toys, including a hand-painted play table bursting to life with iconic London landmarks and rush-seated chairs, hand painted for Grosvenor House. The rush-seat chair is the most iconic piece of furniture in the Dragons’ range, and is a favourite amongst celebrities - both Samantha Cameron and Sophie Dahl have had their own hand painted creations produced. The pièce de résistance however, is a beautiful dolls house cupboard hand painted to represent Grosvenor House’s signature architecture – the intricate artwork for this piece alone took five days to paint! Guests will be able to select from three packages starting from £2,230 per night: Clarence (one night), Windsor (two nights) and Buckingham (three nights). Guests who choose the premium Buckingham package will enjoy a full baby concierge service including: pick up from the airport, an evening of childcare, dinner for two in JW Steakhouse, pampering treatments for both parents, a private consultation with one of the Dragons of Walton Street’s head designers, a private tour of Buckingham Palace (date dependent) as well as a personal shopping trip at Harrods. Alongside the beautiful furniture, the Suite Dreams nursery also includes an iconic Balmoral Silver Cross Pram. The Balmoral is the original coach-built pram and, like Dragons’ furniture, is handmade and hand painted in the UK. Described as the Rolls Royce of prams, it has been the pram of choice for royalty and celebrities around the world for decades. Lorna O’Neill, Communications Director from Grosvenor House said, “I’ve been totally blown away with the Dragons of Walton Street and the meticulous detail and attention that they’ve put into every aspect of creating ‘Suite Dreams’. Every piece of furniture is considered, planned and completely tailored to Grosvenor House, with each piece telling its own story. From depicting our history and location through the cotbed artwork, to painting our architecture on the book cupboard, complete with our Grover Dog mascot; working with the Dragons has been a privilege. The suite captures the very essence of our royal heritage and world famous Park Lane address and I’m thrilled to be able to offer this one of a kind experience to our guests.”

Lucinda Croft, owner and MD of Dragons of Walton Street, said: “I have always wanted to team up with a top London hotel and create a stunning nursery suite, so when Grosvenor House got in touch we literally jumped at the chance. It has taken a huge amount of work but every moment has been great fun and a real privilege to turn the Suite into a dream environment for a family travelling with a baby. “We have tried to bring the outside in, especially given the room has a stunning view of Hyde Park, as well as feature lots of London attractions and icons on our hand-painted furniture. I’m convinced that the guests who stay in it will cherish every moment of this unique suite.” The ‘Suite Dreams’ package will be officially open to the public from June. Grosvenor House Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel opened its doors to the public in May 1929 and quickly established itself as the glamorous home of the society set and wealthy Americans, attracting a fashionable crowd from Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson to Ella Fitzgerald and Jacqueline Onassis. Fast forward to 2008 and the hotel culminated one of the most extensive renovation projects of its kind. Thanks to a multi million investment Grosvenor House has resumed its place amongst London’s most desirable hotels and is restored to its former glory, being awarded The Visit London Award for Large Hotel of The Year. The extensive restoration programme includes five bar and four dining options, ranging from traditional American fare in JW Steakhouse to awardwinning afternoon tea in the scenic Park Room to Corrigan’s Mayfair, the signature restaurant of celebrity chef, Richard Corrigan.

For information about Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel please visit www.londongrosvenorhouse.co.uk or call +44 (0)207 499 6363. or @Grosvenor_House and facebook.com/londongrosvenorhouse

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51 Buckingham Gate

Taj Suites & Residences’ celebrates the Coronation Festival From 11th - 14th July, London welcomes the Coronation Festival, marking the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation. Events spanning four days are to be held in Buckingham Palace’s gardens, a stone’s throw from 51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites & Residences.

or those wanting to enjoy the festivities in style, the hotel’s new Coronation Package is just the ticket. The package includes two nights in the luxurious Kings Junior Suite, two tickets to the Coronation Festival, two tickets to the Coronation Gala evening and a three course meal at Bistro 51, inspired by the 1953 coronation banquet. The daytime Coronation Festival, which is hosted by the Royal Warrant Holder’s Association, will be showcasing their crafts and designs. It will bring together - for the first time on this scale - over 200 companies who hold Royal Warrants of Appointment. This event will celebrate 60 years of design, innovation and industry in trade and craft and ticket holders can stroll through the gardens of Buckingham Palace to explore the exhibition stands and marquees. Guests can then head back to Bistro 51 to enjoy a three-course dinner created by Executive Chef Vikas Milhoutra. Chef Vikas has designed a special menu that commemorates and is inspired by the menu served at the 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. One of the highlights of this menu will be the ‘Delices de Soles Prince Charles’, a fillet of sole with sautéed courgettes, Jersey Royals, crayfish sauce and cherry tomato emulsion. For post-dinner entertainment, the Coronation Gala Evening on 12th July on the grounds of Buckingham Palace will celebrate cultural life during the reign of Her Majesty, through music, dance and entertainment. 51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites & Residences’ new Coronation Package costs from £375 per person, excluding VAT. It includes two nights in a Kings Junior Suite with breakfast, two tickets to the Coronation Festival, two tickets to the Coronation Festival Gala Evening and a three-course Coronation

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commemorative menu for two at Bistro 51. The package is for two nights, and one day of stay must be on the 12th July. For reservations email reservations@51-buckinghamgate.co.u or call +44 (0)20 7769 7766. About 51 Buckingham Gate - part of Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces Part of the Taj Group, 51 Buckingham Gate Taj Suites & Residences, combines the facilities and convenience of a luxury hotel with the space and exclusivity of a private home, 51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites & Residences consists of three individually designed buildings: Kings, Falconers and Minsters. The buildings have been beautifully restored and ‘51’ now offers 86 elegant suites each with their own separate kitchen and living area. Located in St. James’s and just minutes from Buckingham Palace, shops and theatres of the West End, the townhouse hotel is an ideal base for a long weekend visit About Taj Group Established in 1901, Taj Group is one of Asia’s largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 100 hotels, resorts and palaces in 58 locations across India and 17 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Grand Palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury. For over a century, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, the iconic flagship has set a benchmark for fine living with exquisite refinement, inventiveness and warmth. Taj Group is part of the Tata Group, India’s premier business house.

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Taste of London Taste of London Promises Gourmet Paradise Featuring Some of the World’s Best Chefs and Restaurants in its 10th Anniversary Year! 20th – 23rd JUNE 2013 LONDON REGENT’S PARK

aste of London, the world’s greatest restaurant festival, will celebrate its 10 year anniversary with the best line up ever. To celebrate the mile stone, the event will be jam packed with exclusive new restaurants, world class chefs and tantalising fresh features. The festival takes place 20th-23rd June in London’s Regent’s Park, and is not to be missed. Taste of London 2013 will take the theme of collaboration and reunion and bring it to life with UK and international chef talent to celebrate 10 years of culinary magic from the food capital of the world. Taste of London 2013 will present a series of culinary exclusives including three generations of the Roux dynasty - Albert Roux, Michel Roux Jr and Emily Roux - together cooking up a feast at the festival. Foodie fans can purchase a ticket to London’s hottest summer social event (on sale now), set to welcome the finest chefs in the world, innovative collaborations and

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reunions from a raft of gourmet heroes including top London talent Raymond Blanc, Ben Tish, Pascal Aussignac and Bruno Loubet. The capital’s hottest new restaurants feeding the appetites of visitors for the first time will include stylish Sushisamba, trend setting Duck & Waffle, Peruvian hot ticket LIMA and fish specialist The Angler to name a few. Additionally restaurants back by popular demand will include Le Gavroche, Gauthier Soho, Opera Tavern and Tamarind. The incredible line-up illustrates the diversity of culinary offerings the city has, and perfectly demonstrates London is the greatest restaurant scene in the world! British Airways returns as headline sponsor of the event, once again offering a first class service in their executive club lounge for British Airways gold and silver executive club members. This year British Airways will also be offering all Taste

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visitors a sneak preview of what will be served on its new A380 aircraft which will be flying to Los Angeles and Hong Kong. As part of a worldwide Taste Festivals collaboration, Electrolux are a sponsor of Taste of London and partnering on global Taste events. The Electrolux Taste Theatre will host an array of world class chefs showcasing their culinary skills. Brand new for 2013 is Electroux Chefs’ Secrets, offering visitors the opportunity to get up close and personal with culinary legends in an interactive cooking demonstration. Laurent-Perrier will be educating guests in the most stylish and delicious fashion with their brand new Grape to Glass Masterclass that delves into the journey of the world’s finest champagne, from picking the grape to the first sip, with accompanying food pairings. Guests looking for an oriental flavour can enjoy Taste of Thailand from the Royal Thai Embassy. Visitors will enjoy a selection of London’s best Thai restaurants, music, entertainment and cooking, alongside over 30 Thai exhibitors. Weber will be the official BBQ partner of the festival, bringing their BBQ masterclass as well as the professional and amateur BBQ championships. S.Pellegrino will be returning with a water, wine and food tasting feature, plus a private dining experience and Italian inspired cafe. 50,000 visitors are expected to dine from 40 of the capital’s top

restaurants, serving a mix of British, French, Pan Asian, Japanese Fusion, South American and Italian cuisine, shop from 200 boutique food and drink stalls, enjoy fine wine tasting and watch some of the world’s finest chefs demonstrate their skills. Treat your taste buds at the world’s greatest restaurant festival and one of London’s chicest social events of the summer. Tickets are available to purchase via www.tastefestivals.com/london or by calling 0871 230 7132.

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All in the Golden Afternoon 51 Buckingham Gate and Luxor Champagne Introduce 24 Karat Gold Afternoon Tea

Satiating the UK’s resurgent passion for traditional afternoon tea but going one step further, 51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites and Residences and Luxor Champagne have created a 24 Karat Gold Afternoon Tea, which includes edible gold.

he new afternoon tea will feature a half bottle of Luxor Pure Gold 24K Brut Champagne, which includes flakes of 24-karat gold and is one of the world’s most prestigious and rare sparkling wines. Produced in the Champagne region, Luxor was created due to founder JeanChristophe Rousseau’s fascination with gold, and his desire to marry one of the most coveted treasures in history with the most luxurious of drinks. This exclusive Brut is a blend of 90% Pinot Noir, 7% Chardonnay and 3% Pinot Meunier. London’s Afternoon Tea aficionados can expect a dining experience of unparalleled opulence. Inspired by Luxor, Executive Chef Vikas Milhoutra, has created a series of decadent delights, also made with edible gold. The 24 Karat Gold Afternoon Tea includes a Gold Leaf Jelly,

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White Chocolate Delight with Gold Leaf and Strawberry Tart with Gold Flakes and is accompanied by a selection of scones and delicate finger sandwiches. The 24 Karat Gold Afternoon Tea is available at an introductory price of £99 for two. Booking is required with a 24-hour notice. It includes a range of scones, cakes and sandwiches as well as half a bottle of Luxor Gold Leaf Champagne. For reservations e-mail info@51-buckinghamgate.co.uk or call+44 (0)20 7769 7766.

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Preparing for an action packed summer in London Stay at a family-friendly hotel in London and check out London’s summer events

ondon will be bursting with new and traditional festivities this summer and special hotel offers in London are ideal for creating a summer vacation that will be long remembered. Whether trekking to the city for one of the England cricket team’s many test matches against rivals New Zealand and Australia at Lord’s and The Kia Oval or the exciting ICC Champions Trophy against teams from all over the world at The Kia Oval, a familyfriendly hotel in London will add to the excitement of the occasion. And, with a host of unique hotel deals, special discounts and bonus rewards such as those at the London Marriott Hotel Regents Park, the trip can be budget-friendly and affordable as well. Ideal for both corporate and leisure guests, this stylish hotel near Lord’s Cricket Ground in London – the ‘Home of Cricket’ allows guests convenient access to sporting events and many area attractions while providing a prime North London location. With London’s summer itinerary filled with entertainment and sporting activities galore, guests of the London Marriott Hotel Regents Park can access it all. This stylish hotel is conveniently located just a three-minute walk from the Swiss Cottage Tube Station, allowing easy connections to all areas of the city. Other London festivities on the calendar include:

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Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre: now until 7th September The Ashes: 18th June - 22nd July Taste of London: 20th - 23rd June Wimbledon: 24th June - 7th July An outstanding choice among hotels near the Roundhouse, London Zoo & the Open Air Theatre in Regent’s Park, Camden Town and Primrose Hill, this Marriott hotel has some equally outstanding summer offers available. In addition to its great location, the London Marriott Hotel Regents Park is a full-service hotel with onsite Indian restaurant concept Zaike NW3, open Friday & Saturday between 1800-2300hrs and Chats bar, offering guests the tradition of Afternoon Tea every Friday, Saturday and drinks, snacks and healthy meals 7 days a week. The hotel also offers spa services, a fitness centre and refreshing indoor pool, so there’s plenty of opportunity for everyone in the family to enjoy a relaxing hotel stay. Accommodations may easily be booked online by clicking “Check Availability” at LondonMarriottRegentsPark.co.uk or by calling 0800 221 222 for reservations.

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Club to Catwalk: London Fashion in the 1980s, will look at how the impact of underground club culture was felt far beyond the club doors, reinventing fashion worldwide. More than 85 outfits by designers such as John Galliano, Vivienne Westwood and Katherine Hamnett will be on display together with accessories by designers including Stephen Jones and Patrick Cox.

he ground floor gallery will focus on the young fashion designers who found themselves on the world stage for creating bold, exciting looks. The mezzanine gallery will concentrate on club wear, grouping garments by tribes such as Fetish, Goth, Rave, High Camp and New Romantics. This includes clothes of the type worn by Boy George and Adam Ant, as well as more extreme designs worn by Leigh Bowery. The Catwalk To provide a snapshot of the most fashionable and creative designers working in London in the 1980s, the exhibition shows a display of garments by influential 1980s designers, with a substantial amount of menswear designs by Jasper Conran, Paul Smith, Workers for Freedom and Willy Brown who dressed Duran Duran. Textile design played an important part of 1980s fashion, with designers such as Betty Jackson helping to create the archetypal early 80s silhouette of loose shirts and bold prints. Wendy Dagworthy utilized Liberty prints while English Eccentrics and Timney Fowler made print fashionable. There will also be sections dedicated to the energetic, bright clothes of Chrissie Walsh, Georgina Godley, Bodymap and John Galliano. In the early 1980s Katherine Hamnett pioneered the vogue for stylish, casual clothing. Her designs were often based on utilitarian boiler suits and army fatigues. She conceived a series of T-shirts emblazoned with slogans, using fashion as the platform for her Green politics. John Galliano graduated from St Martin’s School of Art in 1984. His degree Collection, Les Incroyables, was inspired by the French Revolution and he spent many hours studying the dress collections at the V&A. Two of Galliano’s menswear ensembles from the 1985 Fallen Angel collection will be on display, this section will also explore the emergence of knitwear as fun and fashionable. The Club London’s clubs in the 1980s acted as a site for the convergence of music and fashion and provided a safe environment in which young people

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could experiment and mix with those of similar tastes. Examples will be displayed, ranging from the exaggerated, exotic styles favoured by the Blitz crowd, to the dance influenced looks of acid house. In September 1982, The Face observed a ‘hardening of attitudes in music and fashion’ that reflected the economic conditions of Thatcherite Britain: ‘Ubiquitous Levi’s worn into holes, leather dominating everything … big boots and no socks and espadrilles … T-shirts ripped and torn’. The ‘Hard Times’ look coincided with a revival of rockabilly style in clothing and music. Michiko Koshino’s first store in Covent Garden had a dance club atmosphere and included DJ turntables to complete the effect. In 1987, she began a line of menswear called Motorking, which was worn by David Bowie and Moby. Her club designs included garments made from inflatable plastic fabric that blurred the distinction between art and fashion. Rave and euphoric house nights, where the dance music created an atmosphere in which inhibitions were totally gone, changed dress once again. Following the summer of 1987, a number of DJs began to recreate the sound and atmosphere of the Ecstasy-fuelled Ibiza dance clubs. The atmosphere of friendly and fun clubs like Shoom began to be reflected in much more casual styles. The dressed-up aesthetic of earlier clubs, like Taboo, was replaced by ‘ponchos, dungarees, and loose T-shirts bearing the yellow Smiley motif’ as reported The Face in June 1988. A small club-like area will be created within the space to show film footage of clubs from the 1980s and stream music compiled by Jeffrey Hinton. There will also be unique garments made for club stars such as Leigh Bowery, Scarlett and Juliana Sissons. The clubs were a place to perform and shine and the clothes, worn by men and women, were extreme and made a statement. To book visit www.vam.ac.uk or call 020 7907 7073 (booking fee applies)

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Christian Louboutin Opens New Boutique within Harrods Luxury French designer Christian Louboutin has opened his first standalone boutique within iconic London department store, Harrods. The 140 metres sq space, which sits adjacent to the shoe boudoir, offers a wide selection from the women’s shoe and bag collections.

ritically acclaimed product and interior designer Lee Broom was commissioned to design a store concept drawing inspiration from its surroundings, as is customary for the brand. Whilst retaining signature Christian Louboutin interior features including its red carpet and niched alcoves on which the product is presented. The concept captures the spirit of Christian Louboutin combined with a quintessentially British twist to celebrate Louboutin’s theatricality whilst offering the customer a unique shopping experience. London landmarks are skilfully incorporated into the space; an intricate white fanned arch-way entrance reminiscent of Covent Garden Opera House creates an impressive shop window whilst traditionally styled white street lamps act as shoe display areas throughout the space. Wall displays of bespoke tiles, evocative of the original London Underground walls, act as a colourful backdrop for collections which are perched

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upon shelving fabricated from illuminated light boxes. At the rear, paying homage to Big Ben, a giant etched glass clock face illuminates the space against the arched windows of the store. Divided into two distinct areas, the private shopping room is revealed behind a mirrored doorway. The use of the brands signature red within soft furnishings and the tiled wall combined with the low lounge seating creates an intimate space. A wall created entirely of cabinet shelves in a warm wood, peppered with antique handle details, displays a selection of exceptional archive pieces from across the designers career lit by the celebrated Crystal Bulbs from the Lee Broom collection. Elsewhere, signature pieces from the Lee Broom collection were selected by Louboutin to furnish the space including items from the Salon range, re-worked in patterned materials and a new colour palette of deep purples, greys and dusky pinks. Broom’s Tile Lamp echoes the tiled wall featured throughout the space.

FA S H I O N Christian Louboutin was created in 1992 when Louboutin opened his first store at 19 JeanJacques Rousseau in Paris. The brand currently has 73 stores worldwide including a number of dedicated Men’s boutiques. A seminal volume entitled ‘Christian Louboutin’ charts the success of the company over the last two decades and is available now, published by Rizzoli. Recent special collaborations with legendary Parisian Cabaret, Crazy Horse and Walt Disney Studios along with special projects with those from the worlds of music, art and film typify the creative dexterity of the designer. A retrospective exhibition of his inventive designs was held last year at London’s prestigious Design Museum and begins its global tour from Summer 2013. www.christianlouboutin.com Follow Christian Louboutin @LouboutinWorld @ChristianLouboutin @Louboutinworld Whilst creating a contemporary space, the concept incorporated the traditional architecture of Harrods, original features such as the moulded staccato detailed ceiling evokes a sense of grandeur and drama in the space. The launch collection in store will include exclusive styles for Harrods with Spring Summer pieces taking inspiration from this season’s transparency theme, including the red carpet worthy Au Hameau in rouge and the popular Un Bout. Highlights for Autumn Winter in store include a variety of styles on the single sole including the elegant So Kate in crocodile, the kitten heeled and bow bedecked Gruotta in a luxurious Grenadine and Hugetta ankle boot in rich bronze all available only within Christian Louboutin at Harrods. Lee Broom Lee Broom founded his company five years ago and has since gone on to become one of the UK’s leading product and interior designers. In his career, Broom has launched numerous furniture and lighting collections, designed over 40 retail, restaurant and bar interiors and has won more than 20 awards including the ELLE Decoration British Design Award for The Crystal Bulb in October 2012 and ‘Designer of the Year 2011 - 2012’ at the British Design Awards in November 2011. His work has been featured internationally in most major broadsheet and interior design publications.

A supporter of British manufacturing techniques, Broom designs, manufactures and retails his own collections, in addition to collaborating with leading brands such as Heals, Deadgood, Ballantines and Philips. His products are now retailed in stores in over 25 countries including Liberty, John Lewis, Selfridges, Lane Crawford, Merci, Illums Bolighus and Le Bon Marché Follow Lee Broom on Twitter: www.twitter.com/leebroom www.leebroom.com

Harrods Shoe Salon and Shoe Boudoir Harrods Shoe Salon is home to the most desirable designer and bespoke styles from the world’s leading international brands, including nine own-brand boutiques across over 18,000sq ft of luxury retail space on the first floor. A further selection of the finest designs are showcased within the Shoe Boudoir, offering customers the opportunity to choose from an exceptional edit of the latest shoe collections. For further information, please visit: www.harrods.com

Christian Louboutin Boutique, Harrods. First Floor, Harrods. 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW1 7XL Email Harrods.ukboutique@christianlouboutin.fr Customer Services +44 0843 227 4322 Opening Hours Monday - Saturday 10am - 8pm, Sunday 11.30am - 6pm Details of all boutique locations can be found at http://us.christianlouboutin.com/us_en/storelocator

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Make like Rita Ora, Jessica Chastain and Naomi Watts with the Tribeca trench by Terra New York, the much-coveted raincoat of the moment... Terra New York is the first, smart and innovative designer rainwear company created by a duo of designers, marketing professionals, and bicycle lovers. The label offers fashionforward, functional, designer rain gear for the style-conscious urbanite as well as the bike-savvy suburbanite. Their rainwear products are crafted to withstand the heavy rain and other inclement conditions of city life all while projecting a sleek and stylish look. Terra New York raincoats are 100% water proof, using heat sealed technic for the seams to stop water seeping through though breathing openings in the sleeves and underneath flap storms provide comfort to the wearer. 86 JUNE2013

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The brand was founded in New York by Yurika Nakazono and Marie Saeki, who began with one simple question: What can a fashion-conscious woman wear when it’s raining? Since necessity is indeed, the mother of invention, months of research followed, leading Nakazono and Saeki to launch their own head-to-toe chic rain gear collection. The name Terra New York meaning is smart as it’s products, it stands for the number three in Latin TER (2 founders 1 vision) and the METAR code for rain: RA (the most popular format in the world for the transmission of weather data). The collection is built on protection and the design for each rain wear piece is based on the vision and desire of the founders to push rain gear options for rainy days just a little bit further. For the first collection, Terra New York features materials such as heavy TPU/ Urethane to provide structure to the waterproof raincoats and uses the same material in varying weights for hats, bags, and shoes. All raincoats and accessories possess unique technical details that allow the body to breathe and move freely. However you describe Terra New York, chic rainwear, water resistant raincoats, fashionable rain gear, waterproof trench coats, once thing is for sure, the only thing you’ll be drenched in is style. The Tribeca trench is a 100% water proof trench coat, 2 front pockets, storm flap and ventilation system. All seams are welded to not let a drop of water in!

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Defining your style

Big, Bold & Beautiful is Diane’s motto for her new online store which is all about fulfilling a dream of offering large women the clothing styles that help define them to be different.

arge ladies are used to hearing themselves called ‘curvy’ ‘larger’ ‘outsize’ ‘plus size’ but whatever the label, larger ladies know it’s not easy to find fantastic designer clothes in sizes 18 to 30. Search no more ladies now they are all under one roof!! Dizzed Plus has dedicated an entire online shop to the needs and wants of today’s strong woman, by offering high-quality fashion by successful designers, tailor-made for the sophisticated lady with curves. They offer you fantastic plus size designers such as Carolyn de la Drapiere, Doris Streich, Biggi M, Mona Lisa, Yoek, KjBrand, Verpass and many others. Their extensive brand portfolio of designer fashion specialising in quality day wear, is steadily increasing their popularity among their female customers. Diane and Zamira know it is time that curvaceous women were made to feel fabulous, confident and glamorous. and they have endeavoured to find clothes that flatter and are shapely, stylish and different to what is on offer in the high street or many plus size clothes catalogues. Stunning Plus Size Fashion has arrived big time in Aylesbury, Bucks - which is based in the Chilterns, with lovely towns like Chesham, Amersham, Gerrards Cross and Beaconsfield within a short distance – however with Dizzed Plus online their customers are spread far and wide. Although they are an online shop they are passionate about everything they do.....They are not impersonal; and will help you choose that outfit for your special occasion, party or everyday executive workwear. They strive to satisfy their customers - Dizzed Plus is all about personal service [many London plus size stores can be intimidating and you can find it uncomfortable to browse], now it’s easy for you to browse in the comfort of your home and yet you can email or speak to us and we can offer that personal touch and advice and spend as much time as you need until you are completely satisfied with your purchase. They are happy for you to come and try on the collections by appointment. Phone us on 01296 428 039 or email diane@dizzedplus.com or browse the website on www.dizzedplus.com

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About their collections... CAROLYN de la DRAPIERE is a deliciously different alternative to the plussize apparel currently available. Sourcing only the best natural fabrics from France and Italy, Carolyn creates luxurious outfits that are contemporary and sophisticated. Her figure-enhancing dresses, skirts and tops are designed for women sized 18 to 26 who want to feel confident and look elegant. DORIS STREICH is a family company that designs its collections with the contemporary women in mind, a fashion conscious woman who wants style and quality with a youthful quirkiness’. Beautiful and elegant clothes to flatter every figure. BIGGI M Brigitte Merz established the brand Biggi M with her own name. A wonderful collection of fashionable t-shirts and sweaters, including a selection of trousers, skirts, dresses and jackets in the collection. YOEK creates fashionable clothing with a beautiful and feminine flair. Clothes which do not hide the figure, but make every woman look wonderful. KJ BRAND producing clothes for over 50 years and are known as specialists in young fashion in large sizes. Their motto is ‘perfect fit’ ‘excellent value’ ‘high quality’ MONALISA A lovely designer, great range of tops and trousers to wear season after season, comfortable, wearable, can be worn smart or casual, great range of colours. PRISA Is a quirky label, very continental and our autumn winter range features their many jackets and outerwear ANGEL CIRCLE has a lovely range of clothes, caters well for very large sizes and uses soft flowing designs

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here are very few of us who have not known someone who has been impacted by cancer – whether personally, or by a loved one or close friend who has been struck by the disease in some form. It is a traumatic experience, both for the patient and for their nearest and dearest who have to remain supportive during this very stressful time. Confusion, anger and frustration are words often associated with early stage diagnosis. For people used to having the best of everything in their lives, getting cutting edge treatment with rapid or priority access will be paramount. However knowing where to start is another matter. The key is getting objective information from an independent, well informed source, with no affiliation to any particular cancer clinic, but who can fast-track consultations with leading specialists in order to get rapid, definitive answers. Advances in personalised cancer treatments have led to increasingly complex care strategies and technologies, many of which are not available in mainstream health services or private clinics outside London. Many of Harley Street’s top cancer specialists are leaders in their field and are involved in groundbreaking research that can directly affect individual treatment plans. Having the correct knowledge of how to access this level of specialist care along with the peace of mind that every aspect of the process will be managed

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is the information that patients and their carers want and need to source. Harley Street Cancer Concierge is a new, unique and exclusive service combining priority access to world leading cancer specialists, cutting edge treatments, one to one Personal Patient Managers, logistics and accommodation and travel experts to deliver the worlds first dedicated and complete Cancer Concierge, designed to take care of every aspect of the patient’s treatment journey and help to reduce anxiety for both the patient and their carers. Supported by an efficient team of professionals, one-to-one Personal Managers can fasttrack appointments, manage appointment schedules, attend medical consultations and treatment sessions, arrange travel, transport and accommodation, organise personal treatment research investigations and medical records as well as the interminable bureaucracy associated with form filling, insurers and medical bills. In short, HSCC can oversee everything. Without the patient worrying that they are receiving the best treatment available, or for the carer in trying to manage all the logistics, the patient is able to concentrate on getting better, faster, and the carer can focus on providing all the love and support necessary to help the patient achieve their aim. “The burden of cancer is significant and can

be overwhelming and confusing for patients. Having treated a number of HSCC patients they are better prepared for treatment and less anxious, which has benefits all round. This is a much needed service.” Justin Stebbing (Professor of Cancer Medicine, Imperial College, London.) Only HSCC’s new unique service, can offer this opportunity. It is ideal for those living outside London, or visitors from abroad, or even City of London workers or dwellers who simply do not have the time or knowledge to deal with the problems involved. Harley Street Cancer Concierge believes peace of mind is priceless and the decision to invest in your health is one of the most important choices you will ever make. The sophisticated and exclusive care you receive at HSCC provides complete peace of mind at the time you need it most.

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in a mole? A mole (or naevus) is the term applied to any spot on the skin. Many molesare coloured (pigmented) but some have no colour. What is a Melanoma? A melanoma is the medical term for a mole. This simply means any pigmented or n on pigmented lesion; it does not mean a cancer. Although most moles are brown, they can vary from flesh coloured through yellow and blue, to black. Moles can be many different shapes and can be single or multiple, on almost any part of the body. Everybody has moles; some people have more than others. Most moles have formed before the age of 20, but some people can get new moles well into their 30s or beyond. Melanoma Symptoms The vast majority of moles remain benign (non cancerous) and never cause any trouble. However, a small number may change with time and have the potential to become a cancerous mole (malignant melanoma). If a mole changes in size or colour, if it itches, is painful or bleeds, or if new nodules develop around it or it looks red and inflamed then the mole should be removed for examination. Melanoma Treatment It is important that moles are removed properly so they can be thoroughly examined. It is usually recommended that moles are removed with an ellipse of normal skin around them, aiming for a 2mm margin of clearance. Most of the moles that are removed turn out to be fine. Pathologists (doctors who examine tissues under the microscope) use different terms for benign moles. They may be junctional, juvenile, blue, compound, dermal or intradermal. All these are descriptions for benign (non cancerous) moles. Some will be what are called dysplastic moles. These are thought to be precancerous moles that have the potential to become malignant melanomas if they are left. Although many of them may not turn cancerous it is impossible to tell and so they should probably be removed. The next stage after the dysplastic 92 JUNE2013

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mole is the malignant melanoma in situ. This has just turned cancerous, but does not have the ability to spread. Like the dysplastic mole, it is cured by removing it properly. Malignant melanomas proper have the ability to spread around the body, so the earlier they are caught the better. It seems that the most important factor in determining whether a malignant melanoma may have spread or not is its thickness. This is measured in mm and is called the Breslow thickness. Depending on the thickness, a wider removal of the skin around a malignant melanoma is usually recommended. Malignant melanomas that are less than 1mm thick have a greater than 95% chance of causing no further trouble. Another way of measuring the thickness of a malignant melanoma is the Clarkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s level. This relates to which layers of the skin the malignant melanoma has penetrated. This is less accurate that the Breslow thickness in predicting the likelihood of further problems.Melanoma Specialists As with other cancers, it is important that people who have had malignant melanomas are treated by a team of specialists. Melanoma specialists include a dermatologist, a surgeon and perhaps a plastic surgeon, an oncologist and a pathologist. Malignant melanoma risk factors Some groups of people should be regularly checked for abnormal moles. These include people who have had a malignant melanoma before, or there is a family history of it, fair skinned, fair haired or red haired people and those with a large number of moles, as well as those who have had considerable sun exposure in their lives, particularly with episodes of severe sunburn when they were young. For more information or to get your moles checked contact The London Skin Clinic at 108 Harley Street, London W1G 7ET Call 0207 563 1234 or email info@108harleystreet.co.uk www.108harleystreet.co.uk

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Instilling a true sense of care and consideration

n the midst of the furore surrounding the Francis report, politicians and health care professionals can often descend to finger pointing and making resolute declarations that ‘something must be done’. In such an environment it is easy to forget the real matter at hand, patient care. It has been suggested that stringent monitoring of nurses may help to ensure that consistent levels of patient care are achieved. The implication here is that ‘care’ can be quantified and regulated. Perhaps on future visits to hospital you will be presented with the fact that your ward scored an average of 6.75 out of 10 for nursing care in the previous calendar year. Now consider if such measures would be likely to reassure you as a prospective patient; probably not. Such glaring failures in duty of care which have been displayed by the Francis report, and cases such as Winterbourne View, have occurred at a time when healthcare regulation has never been tighter. Governments should learn from this that increased legislation does not always lead to a better outcome. It must be recognised that compassion cannot be placed into a hospital as though it were a tangible asset. What is more necessary is to instil a culture whereby each member of staff feels that they have a personal responsibility for the wellbeing of patients. This must reach beyond nursing and ward care to every department throughout the hospital. Genuine compassion and consideration is then more likely to be displayed to patients, with the staff realising that they are not merely employed to do a job, but can help to allay the inevitable anxieties felt by people upon admission to hospital.

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Instilling a true sense of care and consideration in any organisation is not something which can be achieved overnight. Unfortunately, time is not a virtue which is offered in spades to politicians and NHS managers, who are under constant pressure to deliver immediate results. What should be clear to anyone, however, is that patients need competent and dedicated nurses at their bedside, rather than in an office behind a mountain of paperwork. Perhaps on this one occasion, political and professional point scoring can be put aside for the sake of the growing requirements of our aging population. St. Anthony’s Hospital in North Cheam has a reputation for providing exemplary levels of patient-centred care for the last 109 years. Owned by an order of Catholic nuns and operating as an independent organisation, the hospital aims to focus on the needs of the patient. This begins with the induction programme for new staff and continues in monthly departmental team briefings where comments (both positive and negative) from patient questionnaires are reviewed and discussed. At the same time, a policy on raising concerns makes it absolutely clear that it is the right and responsibility of each member of staff to call attention to any instances where patients’ welfare may be thought to be compromised. Whistleblowers’ charters are meaningless unless the culture that they seek to promote is instilled into the organisation from the very top to the very bottom. For further information and enquiries please visit www.stanthonys.org. uk or telephone 020 8337 6691.

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

This issue, Rebecca Cox, Dr Kate Barnes and Steven Fullagar contribute I have been having terrible hot flushes, they have been going on for months and nothing seems to help. I find them very distracting and stressful. I have been recommended acupuncture but I feel uneasy about the idea of needles. Many women can experience a variety of symptoms during the menopause including night sweats and hot flushes, with the average age range for the natural onset being between 45 and 56 years. There is research to provide evidence to support acupuncture’s role in dealing with women’s health issues. The needles themselves are extremely fine and inserted at carefully selected points on the body, face or head. The sensation experienced by most people is a tingling or dull ache at the point of contact and by no means should it be painful. Practitioners can also incorporate other treatments from the Chinese Medicine toolbox, such as Moxibustion, Cupping or Chinese herbs. The first session is normally longer, giving you time to fully discuss your needs with your acupuncturist and enabling them to create an individually tailored treatment plan to suit your needs. For more information about acupuncture please see the British Acupuncture Council’s website at www. acupuncture.org.uk. Rebecca Cox is a member of the Acupuncture for Childbirth Team, Buckinghamshire.

I recently went for a Health Check and was told I have high blood pressure. I was advised to see my GP for some medication. I am concerned as I don’t like taking drugs and I feel fit and well although I know I could do with losing some weight. What would you suggest I do?

I have been getting pain in the back of my arm running from my elbow to my wrist, it seems to come and go but is definitely worse after a long stints on the computer, and also after a visit to the gym. I have tried resting it but it never seems to go properly.

I can understand your reluctance to take medication especially when you feel well but I would strongly recommend a visit to your GP. If you are found to have persistently high blood pressure you run a high risk of a stroke and may also risk other health problems such as a heart attack. Ask your GP to check your blood pressure over 24 hours with a monitor that you can wear at home which then produces a print out. With these results your GP will be able to advise you on whether you need to take medication or not.

It sounds like you are experiencing a repetitive strain injury, most likely to be lateral epicondylitis, and more commonly known as ‘tennis elbow’. It is an overuse injury that is not just associated with racket sports but can be brought on by a variety of repetitive activities and in your case by the weights at the gym and a lot of typing.

That said, there are plenty of important ways you can lower your blood pressure yourself. Losing weight will definitely help and in some cases this may be enough to avoid needing the medication. Reducing salt in your diet, cutting down on alcohol and learning to deal with stress will all result in a significant reduction in blood pressure. This is your golden opportunity to address this ‘wake-up call’ - take up some physical exercise, learn and give yourself time for relaxation, and relieve yourself of chronic everyday stress. Dr. Kate Barnes is a GP of 20 years experience with a special interest in mind-body medicine.

The good news is that there are a lot of successful ways to treat this condition, including osteopathic treatment. As an osteopath, I would not just be looking at the site of pain but considering all the contributory factors that have lead to the problem such as your work ergonomics, including seat height and position and type of mouse and keyboard you use. This holistic approach will hopefully not only help resolve the problem but also prevent its recurrence.

Steven Fullagar is on the committee of the Osteopathic Sports Care Association (OSCA UK).

The information in this column is intended as a guide only and not treatment itself. If you are worried about a health problem please see your health care practitioner for detailed advice. For any further information or questions please contact; Healthy Balance, 51 High Street, Great Missenden, Bucks HP16 0AL 96 JUNE2013

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ffering a new gold standard in Hair Removal, Dr Haus is proud to unveil the launch of the new pain-free laser hair removal system powered by elos® from aesthetic leaders Syneron Candela. This new laser features the combined energy technology of laser diode light (810nm) and Radio Frequency treating all skin types and colours, resulting in long term hair removal in little as 4-6 treatments! Motif’s Deep Dermal Penetration means longer lasting results and all hair types and most hair colours including fine facial hair, can be treated! Ladies across the country can now breathe a sigh of relief when discovering that Motif uses a fast-acting, Contact Cooling Device which makes the treatment comfortable! The laser head gently glides over skin offering a warm massage sensation, with very little sensation of hair being zapped. Why choose Motif over traditional hair removal treatments? Because Motif harnesses Radio Frequency to boost the light energy, it is highly effective, extremely fast and very comfortable compared to traditional laser hair removal.

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The ‘ouch’ factor For maximum comfort, the special Dynamic Cooling Device cools and protects the skin’s surface. Dr Haus’ Fuzz Free Fact File 6 Weeks = the time between body hair treatments 6 = average number of treatments needed for the body 5 Minutes = average time to treat the underarm area 11,540 = times women shave their legs during their lifetime £12,000 = studies show that the average woman spends this much in her lifetime on shaving and hair removal products 9 Months = ahead of when you want to be fuzz free by to get started on laser hair removal treatment 72 Hours = before your first treatment have a patch test Don’t wax between laser treatments – only shave

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Tooting Bec Lido reopens for summer 2013 Nestling amongst the beautiful surroundings of Tooting Common, Tooting Bec Lido is the UK’s largest open-air pool

ith a main pool measuring 91.5 metres and filled with a million gallons of cold water. The lido really is a beach within the city and is a great facility for the Wandsworth community. Along with the impressive main pool the Lido boast’s a children’s paddling pool, outdoor sunbathing and picnic area as well as an on site café serving hot and cold snacks Dating back to the early 1900 the interior of the Lido has maintained its period features with the alternating bright red, yellow, and green doors of the changing cubicles and general vintage charm This architecture and the backdrop of the vast turquoise water have made the Lido a popular location for advertisement shoots and other filming. Brad Pitt’s boxing pool scene in Snatch being one of the movies filmed here.

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Due to the unique nature of the lido it is also host to some great events during the year, such as the Open water swimming Championships, charity swim-athons and open air cinema screenings. The Lido is home to the South London Swimming Club during the winter season, then from May through to September the pool opens for the public to enjoy The facility which is run by DC Leisure also offers great summer membership options for adults and family’s

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Granite Transformations announces a new website, corporate brochure and additional services which broadens its refurbishment options to include bathrooms, utility areas and outdoor living areas.

itchen cabinet refacing, where the original units are upgraded with brand new worktop overlays, replacement doors and drawer fronts, is booming in the United States and this money-saving interior design trend has caught on strongly here too. So much so that kitchen makeover experts Granite Transformations, who pioneered the ‘reface not replace’ trend in this country, are broadening out their refurbishment options to include bathroom remodelling, utility rooms, garden buildings, outside living areas and patio barbecues. This expanded makeover portfolio, as well as exciting new products like mosaic splashbacks and hard flooring, are covered in their new range brochure, available by ringing 0800 044 5393 or downloading from their brand new, informative website at www. granitetransformations.co.uk Despite the name, Granite Transformations are not just about transforming kitchens with their luxurious granite-based work surfaces. Their top-selling worktop is actually recycled glass, made from the used beer, wine and mineral water bottles that we discard, and they recycle. There are woodgrain and acrylic-faced replacement doors too, in a host of fashionable styles and colours. Whilst in the pipeline are earth-toned decorative surfaces produced from porcelain, one of the hardest substances on Earth, again made from recycled content, this time factory-fresh rejects rather than used sinks and bathtubs. Part of the Trend Group, the Italian-based international tilemaker

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known for its designer mosaics and handsome hard agglomerate flooring, Granite Transformations continually tap into their parent company’s product catalogue for further design inspiration. This includes their inimitable ‘mosaics on a mattress’ collection, for fitting over kitchen and bathroom tiles as splashbacks or shower liners, and elegant click-together flooring planks in quartz, granite and recycled glass finishes, for laying in kitchens and bathrooms. Nor is a wide choice of refacing materials, now extending to over 80 work surfaces, door and mosaic colours, the whole story. Through their growing network of showrooms and associated workshops, Granite Transformations’ tailormake all their makeover materials off-site, then have them professionally installed by their factory-trained fitters, avoiding the mess, hassle and builder’s waste associated with new fitted units, and completing most projects in a day or so. With a slick makeover, homeowners can also look to save up to 50 per cent over new fitted kitchen and bathroom installations, justifying the growing trend to ‘reface not replace’. To request a copy of the new Granite Transformations range brochure, call 01372 722272, email enquiries@granitetransformations.co.uk or visit www.granitetransformations.co.uk/epsom Epsom Showroom: 157 High Street, Epsom, Surrey KT19 8EW. Opening times Tues-Sat 9.30am-5pm JUNE 2013 83

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ased in Richmond, Original Bathrooms can trace its history back 135 years to 1876. It cares passionately about the industry and the suitability of the bathroom fittings they sell. They only deal with designs of the highest quality which are supplied by reliable, first class manufacturers from around the world. Original Bathrooms has established long term relationships with the suppliers who like their approach and quality of operation and attention to detail. The designs offered range from authentic reproductions of period bathrooms such as Lefroy Brooks through to state of the art contemporary fittings such as Falper and Agape. Andrew Shanahan, Managing Director, says ‘Our motivation and desire is to give an excellent service and maintain the traditions of our long established business. Our philosophy, together

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with our history, vast knowledge and experience gives us our unique position in the bathroom industry today. We can advise on every aspect of design, supply and product specification and we have access to a vast amount of technical product information. We offer the latest CAD service including 3D plans, as a free service, and we give a complete service to support architects, designers, specifiers, hoteliers and developers. We can supply many brands of leading sanitary ware, baths, shower screens and equipment, taps, tiles (stone, marble and granite) as well as many accessories including extractors and under floor heating. Really there is little we cannot supply for the bathroom. My experienced team provide a personal and timely service, and baring the genetics we work together and support each other as a family.’ Original Bathrooms has worked on private

residential projects from London to Sydney and France to California. Hotels they have supplied designs and bathroom ware to include the George Hotel in Rye, Great Fosters Hotel in Surrey and Durrants Hotel in Central London. With it’s striking red curtain framed windows the showroom stretches back with stunning displays including products from Lefroy Brooks, Bard & Brazier, Falper, Laufen, Agape, Signorini, Fantini, Flaminia, Pomdo’r ...and many more.

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OpeNiNg dOOrs iN LONdON With a host of well known leading architects, developers and designers names under their belt, Solid Wooden Doors are rapidly gaining a solid reputation through out the county for combining innovative design and unsurpassed craftsmanship in some of Surrey’s finest residential and commercial developments.

ext month will see the completion of the award winning Newcourt Residential project Number One Oxshott, a high end residential project where no expense has been spared. Solid Wooden Doors are proud to be associated, having been chosen for the supply and installation of all the internal and external doors for the luxury ten apartment development. In order to do justice to such a prestigious project, SWD worked closely with Newcourt Residential to ensure no aspect has been overlooked and that every detail has been taken into account, from the first initial design and planning stages, to the installation. With the official opening of the new Solid Wooden Doors Esher based head office last week, the mayor of Elmbridge Councillor Mike Bennison opened the event which attracted dozens of local business traders, architects and developers from around the area. Apart from an enjoyable evening by all who attended, it was an opportunity for Solid Wooden Doors to showcase some of the finest examples of their work. The Esher showroom will also form a design hub alongside their Chelsea Harbour showroom, where clients can see the ever expanding range which Solid Wooden Doors are renowned for. Tony Cope, Managing Director of Solid Wooden Doors says “Since opening our first showroom in Weybridge back in 2007, our team

have been incredibly busy working with some of London and Surrey’s most prestigious projects to provide high quality internal, external doors and joinery. So far the business has gone from strength to strength which means that we have been fortunate enough to expand” The showrooms are managed by a friendly professional staff who are only too happy to help clients turn ideas into a reality. “We are only limited by the clients imagination” says Steve Holmes, Sales and Marketing Manager for both Esher and Chelsea showrooms. Clients know the Solid Wooden Doors team will be there every step of the way to ensure no detail is overlooked . That’s why they are highly regarded as one of the best in the industry. For your next project, choose Solid Wooden Doors. SolidWoodenDoors Limited 3rd Floor North Dome, Design Centre Chelsea Harbour. Lotts Road SW10 0XE. Tel:0207 376 7000 Churston House, Portsmouth Road, Esher. KT10 9AD. Tel: 01932 851081 sales@solidwoodendoors.com www.solidwoodendoors.com

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An Award-Winning Outdoor Luxury At Leisure Plan, they know time spent outdoors can be precious and enjoyable. Whether that is relaxing by your pool, firing up the BBQ for that special gathering, or simply soaking up the sun and taking some time out to relax. They believe in helping us enjoy our outdoor spaces in the most comfortable and stylish way possible.

rom a stunning showroom in a quiet corner of rural Essex, Leisure Plan showcases the best European outdoor furniture designs to the UK, with three of the most distinguished brands of outdoor living comfort: Dedon, Ego Paris and Fischer Mobel. Of the three brands that make up Leisure Plan’s portfolio it is perhaps DEDON that is the most widely known representing cool, chic high quality collections – an international trendsetter in luxury outdoor furniture. With striking, contemporary designs gracing your al fresco dining area, pool side or terrace, their ranges of awardwinning furniture will add style and elegance to your outdoor living space, whatever it’s size. Ego Paris is all about the language of colour., offering more than 300 colour and material combinations across its Premier, Tandem and Kama

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collections. Whether you seek natural tones, different dynamic pops of colour such as hot pinks and magentas, or more muted greys, browns and creams, Leisure Plan can provide you with the required colour combinations from the broad palette of shades, creating your own unique style, encouraging relaxation and wellbeing, as well as sharing those special moments together. The various collections of chairs, tables, sofas and loungers offer a whole spectrum of designs from organic-inspired shapes to highly decorative details and classic curves, all with a healthy dose of unmistakably French design flair. Both practically and aesthetically pleasing, Leisure Plan’s Ego Paris furniture is robust enough to withstand the most demanding of outdoor settings and weather conditions. Fischer Mobel’s success comes from an expertise in fine engineering combined with a passion for good design linked to high quality. You can

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make a minimalist design statement in your garden and terraced area with furniture from Fischer Mobel. Its signature style features subtle elegance, offering the highest grade materials in its contemporary collections. Since the 1980’s Fischer Mobel has really pushed the boundaries in innovative material technology, offering extremely tough tabletops in fm-ceramic, fm-laminate or top grade teak. These materials married with the highest grade stainless steel and aluminium frames produces an unrivalled quality of finish with durability to match. Many of these luxury products offer a sculptural quality with other pieces featuring more classic shapes such as cantilevered chairs and gently undulating loungers. Tough,tear resistant chair and sunlounger slings are kept simple too, from taupe and beige through to anthracite or classic black and white. There is also a stunning variety of parasols with superbly engineered mechanical fixings and covering a wide range of shapes and sizes making up the perfect summertime accessory. Leisure Plan would be delighted to show you around their impressive showroom. Take a closer look at the stunning, luxury outdoor furniture and accessories, with the opportunity to compare the various designs and discuss your individual requirements. Leisure Plan know the importance of design detail. That’s why whatever size, colour or material you want, they can design and create the cushions to match from their own in-house workshop. As with everything they do, they are focussed on the quality of the finish, using

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the best available outdoor fabrics, with all components conforming to UK fire and furnishing regulations. Luxury furniture with an impeccable pedigree, offering a level of individuality that can only be found at Leisure Plan. Their warehouse in Bishop’s Stortford, with it’s vast stockholding, is very close to their showroom, on the Essex/Herts border. So when you place an order with Leisure Plan, they process the order and manage the whole delivery, ensuring your furniture arrives at the right place at the agreed time, using their own transport. It is a real white glove service – they unpack, assemble and place your furniture where you wish and take away the packaging you don’t want. With their luxury designs featured at high-profile exhibitions such as the RHS Chelsea Flower Show London, you really are getting the highest quality. Leisure Plan welcome you to their stunning showroom, and invite any enquiries with regards to their luxury products for your home. For more information about Leisure Plan, Silver Street, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex CM24 8HD. Telephone 01279 816001 email sales@leisureplan.co.uk www.leisureplan.co.uk JUNE2013 115

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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 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. It was so good in fact that’s where he stayed for the next ten years taking over the forge and local artist outlet shop “Par-ici” in church st Twickenham with Michele Whitby. From there ,the next step was forming urban iron and moving off the Island into a bigger workshop in Teddington, it was a pragmatic decision that enabled this new enterprise space to grow and in the last 4 years has grown on its success to become a respected name in quality gates and railings. Here Peter talks about the future ‘’Urban Iron is always on the move, onward and upward or so I like to

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think. In July last year we moved into bigger workshops at MSO Boat Yard, Red Crane, Dock Road, Brentford and this expansion allows us to increase our capacity for the larger commercial projects where quality and bespoke design are focal points while retaining a personal service for that broken gate that might need fixing or missing cast iron railheads that need replacing , It’s important for me that my staff become involved and have input during the fabrication and take ownership of the part they play ,my staff all have a good knowledge in each other roles and take pride in the feedback which is often left for us at Check a trade “ What does the remainder of 2013 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.

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t’s easy to notice how different people are. And it doesn’t show only in a way they dress, behave, what is their professions and how they spend free time. Everyone has that unique style that defines who you are and how other people see you. Home is no longer just a place to go after long day at work – it’s an extension of our lifestyle.

Debonair Designs is a build and design company with over 15 years of experience. They offer fresh and imaginative design and complete range of sustainability and construction services. Using eco friendly materials and solutions is going to not only save you money in a long term but also create this much-needed extra living space while still respecting traditional design of your house. Living in the city, especially as big as London can make anyone feel often short on space. Moving house is usually very expensive and stressful so more and more people are looking for other ways to add new space and value to their properties. Debonair Designs specialise in loft conversions, house extensions and basement excavations to help you to maximise the space and efficiency of your house in stress free and professional manner. You can even visit their new Eco Showroom in West London- full of inspiring ideas and eco friendly products. Team of highly skilled professionals would be able to help you understand and share the passion

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and offer great solutions for your house. As director and creator of the company, Mr Paul Loboda said: “Debonair Designs can create tomorrow’s homes today, so why wait?”

Testimonials “We are absolutely delighted with the extension Debonair Designs built on to our home. The quality of their workmanship is superb. Our neighbours, friends and a local builder have all commented on the excellent work and tidiness whilst the project was underway. We could not have wished for a more polite, conscientious and hard working team.” DAVID, COBHAM

“Paul Loboda undertook a fairly substantial refit on our Chiswick house involving structural work on a new side return, a complete kitchen refit and decoration throughout. He was a delight to work with - hard working, honest and reliable in every way. His work was of a high standard and when there were problems - as inevitably there are from time to time - he didn’t hesitate to resolve them promptly. Warmly recommended. “ REBECCA FRAYN

For more information about Debonair Designs visit us at 72 Leighton Road London, W13 9DS, call 0208 567 7778 or email info@debonairdesign.co.uk www.debonairdesign.co.uk

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This modification enables you to blend in window replacements, ensuring a seamless transition between existing and new, which will be of particular interest if you are considering a large or phased refurbishment project. Both hinges and frames are finished with a tough powder coated paint and you can choose from over 200 RAL colours with different interior and external colours to compliment your chosen décor. The improved Polyamide thermal break and an “A” Window Rating ensure the Conservation Range meets all the new Building Regulations.

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The Benenden™’s ultra-slim aluminium frames afford maximium light transmission and mimic the Crittall’s minimalist sightlines. They are fitted with the latest in Argonfilled sealed units so you benefit from excellent heat retention and noise reduction characteristics without ruining the look of your home. A range of matching handles and peg-stays enhance the period feel and a multipoint locking system ensures that your new windows not only look the part, but are secure as well. Additional security studs ensure that window casements, once locked in position, cannot be removed from the outside. Benenden™ frames are cleverly designed to fit both direct to brick or stone or into your existing timber sub-frames. In this case it’s possible to remove old casements and fit new without the need for redecoration afterwards. If however your timber work is damaged or rotten beyond repair then new frames can be ordered to match the originals. The Heritage Window Company has built an enviable reputation for quality products and customer service. Windows are installed by the company’s directly employed skilled fitters who work carefully to minimize disruption to the household. The company employs its own surveyor who carries out pre- and post-installation inspections to make sure that every job meets its own quality standards as well as the customers’ expectations. The result is a long list of satisfied clients who are only too happy to refer other customers, and a growing collection of testimonials which can be viewed at any of its showrooms in Beaconsfield, Dorking or Sevenoaks.

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If you’re looking to replace traditional steel windows with something that closely resembles the originals, then you’ll love the latest offering from The Heritage Window Company. Based on the established Benenden™ Slimline Aluminium Window, the “Conservation Range” is a truly innovative product designed to take replacement steel windows to the next level. For the first time in a double glazed window, the Conservation Range offers working projection or barrel hinges designed to emulate the distinctive hinges seen on traditional steel windows more accurately than ever before. Sean Ballard, MD of The Heritage Window Company says “We can now exclusively offer a true replica of the original projection or barrel hinge adding complete authenticity to the Benenden™ range. Choosing this option ensures that owners of period properties can maintain the original aesthetics combined with the performance of a modern window.” The new range is the result of extensive consultation with conservation officers and emanates from a design that’s been in existence since the 1920’s. Using specially adapted hinges virtually identical to the original Crittall™ type, The Heritage Window Company have succeeded in producing an authentic functioning solution without compromising on appearance.

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The KATZ have got the cream... Black Katz letting agency have entered into their 21st year of successful residential lettings and are hoping for many many more !

hey have numerous offices throughout London, strategically placed in Camden, Crouch End, Clapham, Hammersmith, Islington, London Bridge and West Hampstead. As a company they pride themselves on their great customer service and treat every Landlord and Tenant as a person, not a number, dealing with each individuals specific requirements. They are not all pin striped suits & braces but are a fresh, friendly and enthusiastic team, offering both Landlord’s and Tenant’s a great professional and enjoyable Lettings experience. Black Katz can offer you an array of properties ranging from warehouse loft studios, right up to 7 bedroom student houses, proving they cater for a whole spectrum of Tenant’s. Their thriving West Hampstead office is now located at 199 West End Lane, smartly situated between the three main line stations – Thameslink, London Link Overground and Zone 2 Jubilee Tube Line. West Hampstead itself has an entirely unique atmosphere. The area sees young professionals to families and has an abundance of

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stunning Edwardian mansion blocks and the characteristic Victorian terrace properties on beautiful tree lined streets. Now making an appearance in West Hampstead is the mouth-watering Farmers Market, here every Saturday on Black Katz doorstep on Iverson Road. This has made use of the newly created plaza outside the recently refurbished Thameslink station, bringing the best of rural produce into West Hampstead. The Alice House is just one of the special places to enjoy a quiet sophisticated drink on a Sunday afternoon with their amazing Bloody Mary’s or to really let your hair down on a Friday evening, boogying down with their resident DJ. Go to your local Black Katz office for a truly unique lettings experience to either find your new home or have their professional and friendly service find your property the Tenant’s you have been looking for! You must go online and see their much anticipated, new and improved website that will be launched at the beginning of July, and also check out their Special Promotions on their current website available NOW.

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We are proud to offer for rent this immaculate three bedroom garden flat set on one of South Hampstead’s most sought after streets,situated off the world famous Abbey Road.

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The accommodation comprises: Three bedrooms, a spacious reception room leading to a contemporary, fully fitted kitchen with all appliances including dish washer and two luxurious bathrooms (one en-suite to master bedroom). Added benefits include sole use of a delightful private garden. The property has a mix of hard wood floors in the lounge and carpets in the bedrooms. The property is partly double glazed. On street parking available by permit. The property also benefits from excellent transport links including South Hampstead Overground, Kilburn Park underground (Bakerloo Line Zone 2) and West Hampstead underground (Jubilee Line Zone 2). There are also numerous buses going in and out of central London.

The apartment has a huge lounge with double height ceilings that opens to a balcony. The kitchen is open plan with the lounge and has dishwasher and fridge freezer. The kitchen is finished with white gloss cabinets, a dark grey work surface and chrome oven and hob. The bedrooms are two good sized doubles with en suite shower rooms. One of the bedrooms has a balcony and the other a Juliette balcony. There is a utility room with washer dryer and there is a separate guest WC. The decor is neutral throughout with a combination of wood floors and light carpets. The apartment also has access to a communal garden to the rear of the property.

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number 4 the mansion Kingswood Warren Park, Woodland Way, Kingswood, Surrey, KT20 6NP

Number 4, The Mansion is an elegant and luxurious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence which has been tastefully reimagined to the highest standards of design and finish by Octagon. This spacious apartment features a private south-facing terrace and includes secure underground parking for 2 cars. The Mansion at Kingswood Warren Park is located within a semi-rural, private gated landscaped setting and offers an easy commute to London from nearby Kingswood station. Open for viewing: Daily 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4pm Telephone 020 8619 2211

Price ÂŁ1.25m

ELEGANT RELAXED LIVING AL FRESCO STYLE

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• Basements • Extensions • Full Refurbishments • New Builds • Loft Conversions • Specialists in Bespoke Kitchen and all Bespoke Carpentry • Premium Kitchen and Bathroom design and installation

0800 177 7706 or 0790 483 7581 info@diamondconstruction.com www.diamondconstructionltd.co.uk

Uphill Road London NW7

Nestled behind gates lies a magnificent new development of four ambassadorial houses built with passion, tradition and pride to the highest possible specification.

At Excelsior, we pride ourselves not only in the elegance and character of our buildings, but also on providing excellent craftsmanship and traditional construction. Our attention to detail and use of only the finest quality natural materials is the hallmark of Excelsior Homes.

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Excelsior Homesâ&#x201E;˘. No compromises.

For all enquiries contact sole agent:

Excelsior have one pure and simple vision; to bring the very best residential developments to the most prestigious locations. AWARDS Excelsior is proud to have received numerous awards which reflect their commitment, success and quality in the key areas of the business.

NEW HOME GARDEN AWARDS 2006 Silver Gilt (Best Garden) 2007 Silver Gilt (House Builder of the Year) 2011 Silver Gilt (Best Communal Garden) 2011 Silver Gilt (Best Roof/Terrace/ Penthouse Garden)

WHAT HOUSE 2008 Bronze Award (Best Interior Layout) PREMIER GUARANTEE 2012 Building Excellence Award for 53 Uphill Road

ffering every home buyer access to quality once reserved for the few. Their elegant designs and uncompromising choices of materials result in a quality you can see and feel. Their Slogan “Excelsior Homes No Compromises” means exactly what it says. The team at Excelsior Homes believe in working with pride, passion and dedication. This is evident at their latest development “53 Uphill Road” consisting of five magnificent houses set in secluded gardens behind electric gates on Mill Hill's premier road. No other location in NW7 holds greater prestige. From the moment you drive into the private road the commitment to detail and specification are wholly apparent. At the entrance you are greeted by magnificent stone piers. The gated road passes through beautiful landscaping and leads you to a grand oak tree that illuminates at dusk with artificial moon light. All the exterior lighting for the gardens, columns and the road are designed and supplied by the lighting specialists John Cullen. The development also has the benefit of CCTV for added security. Excelsior Homes have spent thousands of man hours designing the myriad of features within the houses. All homes have under floor heating and comfort cooling. The latter is ducted through architectural slits either in the cornice or in the case of the study and kitchen through the coffered ceilings which are constructed using traditional Plaster of Paris. The houses also boast exquisite English handmade kitchens, doors, wardrobes and vanity units. All the stairs have stone with stair lights and luxurious carpets with runners. Excelsior Homes continually seek to push design boundaries and set new standards, priding themselves in delivering a combination of elegant design, traditional build techniques and contemporary home comforts. With an impressive and ever growing portfolio of developments there can be no doubt Excelsior Homes demonstrate their commitment to provide quality homes that exceed all expectations.

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Bloomfield House Kinnerton House Thurloe House Oakley House Rathbone House Excelsior Bespoke – SOLD

“Excelsior Homes continually seek to push design boundaries and set new standards” This magnificent development must be seen to be believed. For your own personal tour call Debbie Ingram 0208 458 7040. www.53uphillroad.co.uk

H OUS E & GA R D E N

A REPUTATION CARVED

IN STONE

nglish City Stone are specialists in the area of restoration of Victorian and Georgian stone steps. With over 25 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in the field they can return any worn out flight of leaking steps to its former glory, both transforming the entrance to the property and protecting it from the elements. During the Victorian and Georgian eras the majority of townhouses were constructed with stone steps in either Portland limestone or Yorkshire sandstone (Yorkstone). These natural stones gave the entrance to homes and offices a bold elegance and were designed to withstand many decades of foot traffic and weather erosion. However, most of these original steps are now in a state of disrepair and many allow water to leak into the space beneath them. A quick look down any London street will demonstrate the way in which this problem has been tackled in the past: an ugly covering of bitumen or concrete. English City Stone supply and fit both Yorkstone and Portland limestone to replace worn or leaking stone, concrete or tiled steps. They have a revolutionary waterproofing system combining several membranes which funnel water away from the property whilst retaining flexibility, so even if the building moves over time the waterproof barrier is not compromised.

For a genuine Victorian or Georgian finish a flight of steps may require a cast metal handrail or gate, often with ornate baluster panels. If there are already railings in place these can be removed and refitted and any damaged sections can be re-cast using traditional methods. Installing 130 JUNE2013

the railings usually involves diamond drilling the stone, a process which can easily damage the underlying stonework if the materials are not fully understood by the drill operator. English City Stone have their own in-house stonework and metalwork teams, so finishing work does not have to be subcontracted to other companies who may not have the same in depth knowledge of the base materials. With this in mind, customers can be assured that the company take full responsibility for all of the work undertaken. The scope of the works English City Stone will undertake does not stop at the steps. They will supply and fit all associated stone paving and other masonry items such as coping stones, pier caps, window sills and door surrounds. Again, all of this work is carried out by their in-house teams ensuring the highest quality of craftsmanship. They are members of The Guild of Master Craftsmen and are happy to provide references and addresses of where their work can be viewed. Whether the work you require is purely cosmetic or a means to protect your home or office against water damage, English City Stone have the all the skill, experience and materials youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need. For more information about English City Stone call 0208 673 8785 or email info@englishcitystone.co.uk www.englishcitystone.co.uk 74 Fernlea Road, London, SW12 9RW

CLEVES HOUSE HAMPTON COURT VILLAGE

YOUR INVITATION TO VIEW LUXURIOUS NEW SHOW HOME NOW OPEN

Cleves House is a stunning 5 bedroom renovation of a late Victorian building. Great attention to detail has ensured the retention of many period features while at the same time providing a home for modern day luxury living. Located in the sought after area of East Molesey, an area rich in history and close to the Royal Palace of Hampton Court, this home is situated

in a peaceful residential road and has its own gated entrance and walled garden. Cleves House is within walking distance of local shops and Hampton Court station. With excellent private and state schools in the vicinity, this is a superb location for families.

Price £2,250,000

SHOW HOME OPEN FRIDAY TO MONDAY 10AM – 5PM VIEWING STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY PLEASE QUOTE REFERENCE NUMBER 103LM

An award-winning Development by

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An auction of Vintage & Modern Wrist Watches Monday 15th July at 11am

A stainless steel automatic gentleman’s Rolex Sea Dweller bracelet watch issued by COMEX. Estimate £25,000 - £35,000