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Extravaganza festival, in celebration of all things bright, beautiful and of course, tropical. Happy New Year and welcome to our January issue.

Welcome to our On 24th February 2011, Cancer Research UK is hosting its annual June issue…

Depressed by the&thought of those long winter looming on the ‘Sound Vision’ music heritage eventmonths at the iconic Abbey Road Studios. Heritage is delighted to announce a spectacular, star-studded horizon?English Then put Sunday 5th February into your diary, which marks We take a closer look at the up and coming charity event. line-up for its 2011 Picnic Concert Series. Held in the stunning,

the opening of the surrounds Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew’s month-long Tropical sumptuous of Kenwood House. The English Heritage Picnic

Concerts are arguably breath-taking musical experiences of Britain Extravaganza festival, in of allcritically things bright, beautiful of Atul Kochhar is celebration onethe of most the most acclaimed chefsand in and the summer calendar, with thousands of music lovers descend onto course, tropical. the Chef Patron behind the highly acclaimed Indian restaurant and bar, the expansive grounds with picnic blankets and hampers in hand.

Benares in Berkeley Square, Mayfair. We meet the wonderful chef at his Privé,2011, onerestaurant. of the UK’s Research most exclusive prestigious On 24thSalon February Cancer UK and is hosting its annual breathtaking automotive events takes place Salon Privé, automobile royalty will be gracing the delicately manicured lawns of Syon We take House, a closer look atbought the in upain and coming charity event. West London, traditional party Claridges was 1854 byEnglish Mr andgarden Mrs William Claridge, the setting at the height of London’s summer social season.

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This gives you just a small taste of exciting events and articles is the 117th year of the Proms and still it remains true ClaridgesThis was bought in 1854 by Mr and until Mrs William Claridge, the featured in this month’s issue, next month... to its original aim, to present the widest possible range hotel received theperformed ultimate to accolade in standards. 1860 when Victoria of music, the highest WeQueen take a closer look theher wonderful BBC Proms 2011. of France. This was visited Claridge’s to at see friend Empress Eugenie

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THE VIRGIN ACTIVE LONDON TRIATHLON 2011

he annual IMG Challenger World event, set in London’s Docklands, sees over 13,000 participants swim, cycle and run around a specially designed course that winds through some of London’s most famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Tower Bridge and the London Eye. In the lead up to the event, Virgin Active as it’s new sponsor, will be launching a series of triathlon related fitness products and will be helping its participating members to train and prepare. They will also be offering a large quantity of highly sought after event places for members. During 2011 indoor triathlons aimed at children and families, will take place at Virgin Active’s 71 health clubs across the UK and its 122 clubs in South Africa, Italy and Iberia. Senior Vice-President of IMG Events Julian Brand added; “Every year this event grows in stature and we are delighted to have Virgin Active Health Clubs on board as we

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continue this journey. 2011 will be the 15th year of the London Triathlon and we have the ideal partner to help the many thousands of participants from across the UK and internationally get ready for the world’s largest triathlon.” Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson added:

“The Virgin Active London Triathlon is set to be not only a really fun event, but also a great way for people of all fitness levels to get involved in sport and exercise. Virgin Active will of course be helping me and their members, many of who have signed up alongside me, shape up for

the big day. I hope they don’t show me up too much! Following on from the marathon, it will be a chance for me to take on my children - Holly and Sam - who I’m sure will be keen as ever to beat their dad! Not sure butterfly wings will work on a bicycle though - I’ll have to get more creative!” Team Virgin Active is made up of the original Sporty Spice, Melanie C, JLS singer Oritse Williams and TV presenters Stacey Solomon, Jeff Brazier and Vernon Kay. Dancing on Ice stars Chloe Madeley and Sam Attwater will be joined by model Nell McAndrew, actresses Olivia Hallinan, Tameka Empson and Charlie Brooks as well as ex-Busted star Matt Willis. Singer Michelle Heaton, 2010 Apprentice runner up Liz Locke and 71 Degrees North stars Marcus Patric complete the team. For more information and to book your place at the 2011 Virgin Active Health Clubs London Triathlon visit www.thelondontriathlon.co.uk

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Time to add to your collection?

On the 18th July 2011 Fellows auctioneers will be holding one of the largest auctions of vintage and modern wrist watches this year.

uctioning off over 600 vintage and modern wrist watches, including specialist pieces from Rolex, Omega, Cartier and Patek Philippe, there are plenty of opportunities to add to your collection. There is however, one exceptional lot, this 1969 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, the ‘Paul Newman Daytona’ estimated at £30,000 - £40,000. Described as ‘the vintage sports watch to own’, this Paul Newman Daytona is one of the original early models and has the unique and highly sought after black and cream exotic dial. In the 1960’s Rolex gave its chronograph model a major facelift, introducing the Rolex Cosmograph. With its accuracy and unique ability to calculate the average lap speed of racing cars, the 1961 Rolex Cosmograph became known as the Daytona through its association with racing and the great track. Paul Newman’s affiliation with the Rolex Daytona began with his appearance in the 1969 Indy Car racing film Winning in which he appeared to wear the model. Although Newman himself does not recall wearing this 10 J U N E 2 0 1 1

specific Daytona in the motion picture, his 1973 appearance on the front cover of Italian magazine Moda, wearing what again appeared to be a Rolex Daytona, only went further in cementing his association with the model. Indeed, Paul Newman himself identifies that his appearance in Moda magazine may have been the catalyst for his lifetime association with the Daytona Model. With a love affair stemming from his role in the film Winning, Newman’s racing career began in 1972 and he made his first real public

connection with the Rolex Daytona when his wife Joanne Woodward bought him a Rolex Daytona with the inscription ‘Drive Slowly, Joanne’ on its case. Upon stepping into the racing car Newman became a supreme driver. In 1995 Newman won the GT1 Class in the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona and in doing so was presented with a new Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, featuring the inscription, ‘Rolex 24H at Daytona, Paul Newman, Rolex Motorsport Man of the Year, 1995’. His ability as a driver and love for the sport even gained acclaim

from champion racing driver Mario Andretti describing Newman as ‘one of us.’ Interestingly, unlike more modern actors and celebrities, although Newman wore this Rolex Daytona model for over 30 years, he never officially endorsed the model or publically endorsed Rolex as a brand. Thus, the term ‘Paul Newman Daytona’ was adopted by collectors and enthusiasts and has never been officially used by Rolex. Nevertheless, as a result of Paul Newman’s dedication to his career, his love for racing and indirect contribution to the legacy of Rolex the Paul Newman Stainless Steel Cosmograph Daytona is considered to be ‘the holy grail’ for serious watch collectors. For any further information on the vintage and modern wrist watches available in this auction then visit www.fellows. co.uk or alternatively call 0121 212 5506. Remember if you are unable to bid live in the saleroom, you can also bid live online at www.the-saleroom. com/fellows, leave absentee bids, or book a telephone line. Fellows are also offering readers a complimentary catalogue. To receive yours visit www.fellows.co.uk/life

A stainless steel manual wind Breitling TransOcean bracelet watch circa 1971. Estimate £900 - £1,300

A stainless steel automatic Breitling Hercules bracelet watch. Estimate £900 - £1,200

Auction of Vintage & Modern Wrist Watches Monday 18th July 2011

Over 600 wrist watches including Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Patek Philippe, Cartier and many more…

A gentleman’s stainless steel manual wind Rolex “Paul Newman” Cosmograph Daytona bracelet watch, circa 1969. Estimate £30,000 – £40,000

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here’s so much to see and do at the 22nd Hampton Court Palace Flower Show ! Stunning garden designs and the very best that gardening can offer at this quintessentially British sho w, it really is the ultimate experience for passionate gardeners and those looking to start their own home-grown garden. This year don’t miss:

Beer, bees & brambles at the RHS Edible Garden

The RHS Edible Garden presents a fantastic range of beautiful plants – a feast for the eyes and the stomach! This stunning centrepiece is the largest in the show at 1,850 sq metres in size . It showcases the very best in Grow Your Own, with every element of the feature having an end use, mainly edible. Designed by award-winning designers, Jon Wheatley and Anita Foy, the crops include those traditionally grown in this country, some recent introductions and some that are not currently commonly grown but that may be grown here in the future. Lewis Carroll and English poets themes

Journey through Wonderland as we celebrate Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in the fabulous Festival of Roses and the charming schools’ Scarecrow Competition featuring scarecrows inspired by characters from his famous books. And come and celebrate the six famous historic poets in the Six English Poets’ Gardens, based on poems written by: Keats, Shelly, Byron, Wordsworth, Kipling and Lewis Carroll. The Swinging Sixties

Get groovy in the Swinging Sixties Floristry and Fashion Show with this iconic era represented through fabulous floristry displays and music from the Sixties to compliment the Sixtiesstyle fashion show. There 12 J U N E 2 0 1 1

or tropical plants, you’ll find it all at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. The RHS Experience

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is a programme of floristry demonstrations alongside fashion shows presented by Catwalk in Bloom. Art and Horticulture

A fusion of art and horticulture will be unveiled, with a record number of provocative new designs in the Conceptual Gardens category. Renowned for challenging traditional thinking, visitors can explore the forefront of conceptual garden design this summer. The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show has a strong reputation for pushing the boundaries of contemporary garden design and this year’s nine Conceptual Gardens are no exception.

A must-see for plant-a-holics

Bursting with stunning plant displays, new cultivars and expert plant knowledge, the Floral Marquee is a ‘must-see’, while the Totally Plants display creates a buzzing shopping experience with plants from major growers and nurseries. Don’t miss the RHS Grow Your Own marquee, right next to the Edible Garden and crammed with all types of herbs, fruit trees, fruit and vegetable plants and seeds - a must for those with a passion for growing your own fruit and vegetables. Whether you’re trying to learn more about moistureloving plants or droughttolerant species, climbers, ground cover, houseplants

A new feature this year is the RHS Experience - using interactive displays to show visitors how their garden, however large or small, can transform the urban area. From wildlife gardening to green roofs, come and find out what it’s all about. Come and see this fantastic RHS showcase, including RHS membership, gardening information & advice - then treat yourself at the RHS shop from the huge range of books, gardening items and gifts. Fine Dining & Shopping

Fine dining in the Allium Restaurant/Bistro & Food Court with stunning views of the Show and Conceptual Gardens from the first floor, and a large food court on the ground floor. Or maybe grab a bite at one of the many Food Courts across the showground, – not forgetting the tearooms, delis and other restaurants. And when in need of refreshment, don’t forget a glass of champagne or a cool glass of Pimm’s! A wealth of retail stands offer all that a gardener’s heart could desire. Cool cold frames, sizzling barbecues, inspirational art, gorgeous gazebos, furniture for inside and out, tools and trugs, and lanterns that will make your eyes light up. It’s all here. The very best shopping opportunities, with everything that you could want for your garden and more, as well as lifestyle products and craft stands in the Country Living Magazine Pavilion. Buy your tickets online now or call 0844 338 7505 (from overseas +44 121 767 4063) For group tickets, please call 020 7492 1616 Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU www.rhs.org.uk/ShowsEvents/Hampton-CourtPalace-Flower-Show/2011

ENJOY A SPECTACULAR DAY OF RACING AND SUMMER FESTIVITIES FEATURING: • The £1 million King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, sponsored by Betfair. • An exciting variety of summer cocktails. • Live music on the Bandstand after racing.

Fine Dining Packages from £115pp (inc. admission). Group and Advance Booking Discounts available.

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Capel Manor Gardens? Over 60 themed, model and historical gardens and landscapes to explore including previous Chelsea Flower Show winners! Free parking, plant sales, and on site Restaurant. Open 7 days a week until October. STANDARD ADMISSION FEES: Adults £5.50 Concessions £4.50 Children £2.50 (5s and under free) Family Ticket £13.50 (2 adults and up to 3 children) Capel Manor Gardens Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield EN1 4RQ www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk | 08456 122 122

Plus some fantastic extras coming up… Fuchsia Festival

Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th July 10am–4pm Varieties of fuchsias on display with advice on how to grow and care for them thanks to the Enfield and District Fuchsia Society. Standard admission fees apply.

Budding Arts

Sunday 31st July 11am–4pm Dancing, live music, poetry and children’s activities. Standard admission fees apply.

Picnic Proms with the Enfield Brass Band Saturday 6th August 7pm–9:30pm

Ticket prices: Adults £8, under 11s Free. Call the Nightingale Community Hospice Trust on 020 8366 9674 for tickets.

For more information on any of these events visit www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk or call our Visitor Reception on 08456 122 122.

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Motcomb Street, Belgravia Summer Party 3.30pm, Household Cavalry musical procession. 5.30pm onwards, the party begins!

n Wednesday 6th July 2011, the beautiful cobbled Motcomb Street, part of Grosvenor’s Belgravia estate, will once again be transformed for the annual street party. This yearly Belgravia affair has become a landmark event in the London summer diary, with last year’s party raising a staggering £44,000 as some 4,000 revellers joined comedian Harry Hill, over 50 members of the Household Cavalry and an army of horses to raise funds for two very worthy charitable causes. This year’s party is shaping up to be better than ever, and will be raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and the Household Cavalry Operational Casualties Fund. Kicking off the evening’s festivities, a mounted Household Cavalry procession will draw crowds and set the scene for an evening of fun and frivolity. Later in the evening a number of fantastic tribute acts will take to the openair stage including George Michael, Mick Jagger and Rod Stewart & The Faces whilst street entertainers will be showcasing everything from 16 J U N E 2 0 1 1

magic and sorcery to amusing showbiz impersonations. The eagerly-anticipated ‘Tree of Life’ (bedecked with mystery envelopes ranging in value from £5 to £800) and auction will include prizes from some of the most illustrious brands on the street. One of the stellar lots is a day of Motcomb Street pampering for two including breakfast at Patisserie Valerie, an indulgent morning of hair and beauty treatments at Daniel Galvin Jnr and Glow Urban Spa, a Pierre Herme chocolate and macaroon tasting, lunch at The Pantechnicon and a Motcombs bottle of champagne to take home. Alongside this, eager bidders are also in with a chance to win a day’s golf for four at the RAC Golf and Country Club, a shooting lesson and lunch with professional gunsmith Ray Ward, a day of hair and beauty at Gianni & Claudie, an exclusive dinner for eight at Motcombs Private Townhouse, a weekend stay at the Hyatt (including dinner for two at Mosimann’s Private Dining Room) and a fabulous trip for two to Dubai.

Motcomb Street is widely renowned for its fashion, art, beauty, luxurious interiors, gourmet restaurants and specialist food shops - many of which will be opening their doors late into the evening especially for the occasion. Meanwhile, party-goers can indulge in a delicious array of food and drink from one of the many stalls lining the street, including those from The Halkin, The Pantechnicon, the Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel and holders of a Royal Warrant, Waitrose. With a celebrity opening soon to be announced, why not join the residents and retailers of Belgravia to celebrate the glorious British summertime in the heart of this beautiful neighbourhood. Phillip Lawless, Chairman of the Street Party Committee comments: ‘Following the success of last year we are very much looking forward to welcoming visitors to the street once again for a fantastic evening’s celebrations which is a great fundraiser for two very worthwhile charitable causes.’John Clark, Director North Belgravia adds: ‘Grosvenor is thrilled to be supporting this year’s Motcomb Street Party and all the outstanding retailers that line the street. Motcomb

Street is a charming street with a real community atmosphere - this year’s party is set to be a real celebration.’ On entering the event, visitors will be asked to make a small donation to support the charities involved. Further information can be found at www.motcombstreetparty.co.uk. Motcomb Street Tucked away behind bustling Knightsbridge and Sloane Street, in the heart of Belgravia, lies this beautiful, bijou cobbled street. Over the last few years, many fine brands and unique specialist shops have opened here and in the surrounding mews and courtyards, adding further vibrancy to the Belgravia neighbourhood. Belgravia is one of London’s most vibrant and prestigious destinations - with cutting edge luxury fashion, refreshing open spaces, gourmet restaurants, grand Georgian architecture and timeless buildings to explore. The people, products, specialist knowledge, heritage and incredibly beautiful environment make Belgravia hard to beat. It maintains a neighbourhood atmosphere despite the 300 thriving, eclectic businesses that nestle in the area across its three main shopping streets of Elizabeth Street, Motcomb Street and Pimlico Road.

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an you imagine a mere 150 years ago, it was considered too shocking for women to display their artwork in London. Those who dared used pseudonyms, such was the potential scandal. The Society of Women Artists has travelled a fascinating and exciting road since a few rebellious women formed their own society in 1857. The Society enjoyed public attention from the start, from both indulgent curiosity and the support of well chosen Patrons who gave prestige and generous backing to the pioneer artists. In 1865, Royal Patronage followed and continues to this day, through HRH Princess Michael of Kent who will be opening the exhibition at the private view event on Wednesday 29th June. Since these early days the society has grown into a highly competitive forum for women artists, and is constantly developing as a diverse and forward looking organisation. This year, celebrates the 150th annual exhibition at the splendidly refurbished Mall Galleries where you can view the stunning and eclectic mix of artwork. Members together with talented non-members will

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be showcasing paintings in all mediums, sculptures, original prints, miniatures, etchings and ceramics. The SWA specifically encourages Young Artists. Last year a young Ukrainian prize-winner created a amazing buzz across Russian and Ukrainian media culminating in an interesting TV documentary news item on our Society. RETROSPECTIVE

In celebration of this important milestone in the society’s history, they are showing a retrospective of works from many of the prominent women artists who have played a pivotal role in the society. The President Barbara Penketh Simpson has acted as curator of this special exhibition featuring amongst others, the famous Royal Academicians – Dames Laura Knight, Elizabeth Frink and Elizabeth Butler. We have to thank the Tate Gallery, Private and Public collections for this wonderful addition to our general exhibition. The exhibition will also feature work from our esteemed honorary members including portraiture from June Mendoza OBE and Daphne Todd OBE.

Charity Evenings CREATE CHARITY EVENING TUESDAY 28th JUNE 6.30 – 8.30 pm

The SWA is collaborating again with CREATE, a charity that reaches out to disadvantaged and vulnerable people through the Arts. The Chairman of Bonhams, Colin Sheaf, will conduct an auction of artwork kindly donated by members. LADY TAVERNERS SPECIAL CHARITY EVENING THURSDAY 30TH JUNE 6.30 – 9.30pm

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This wonderful charity that has raised millions of pounds for children with special needs is to hold a very special evening at the Mall Galleries when Hazel Reeves, a highly regarded sculptor will be working on the bust of one of their sponsors. In addition Caroline de Peyrecave, an SWA award

THIS YEAR CELEBRATES THE 150TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION WHERE YOU CAN VIEW THE STUNNING AND ECLECTIC MIX OF ARTWORK AT THE SPLENDIDLY REFURBISHED MALL GALLERIES www.society-of-women-artists.org.uk

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winning artist will be working on a portrait of Angela Rippon, the new President of the Lady Taverners. The generosity of some high profile sponsors has resulted in some exciting and valuable prizes, one of which will be a day at Newmarket Races. The lucky recipients will be flown by private plane to the Course, treated to a gourmet lunch culminating in special VIP tickets to the Tom Jones Concert. Over the years the society have been fortunate enough to raise thousands of pounds for such worthwhile causes. The Royal Patron, HRH Princess Michael of Kent, will open this 150th Exhibition at the prestigious Mall Galleries near Trafalgar Square on Wednesday 29th June at 11 am and will present an amazing array of awards. The sponsors have been very supportive and the SWA would like to thank them all for their generosity. Private view Wednesday 29th June 10am – 8.30pm

The Exhibition is open from 30th June – 9th July [closes 1pm on final day)

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f you go down to Barnes Green on Saturday 9th July, you’re in for a big surprise. Teddy bears – and animals of all sorts and sizes – will be joining in the fun of the 37th Barnes Fair, organised by Barnes Community Association (BCA). This year’s theme is ‘animals’ and there’ll be horses, a punctual White Rabbit and themed floats in the Grand Parade, furry mammals and creepy crawlies in the Animal Encounters shows, Mr Newt in the WWF Perfect Pond Show and a Teddy Bears Picnic at midday.

Enjoy themed arts and crafts and story telling sessions and turn into an animal yourself with our face painting experts. You can even try a spot of teddy bear parachuting from St Mary’s church! Toe-tapping is guaranteed with the selection of live music from local bands that will perform on the Bandstand whilst younger visitors can ride aboard Smiley The Happy Train and enjoy the funfair attractions. Shopping opportunities are particularly strong this year with almost 300 different stalls

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from jewellery to handmade clothes, vintage houseware, bric a brac, crafts and gifts. For sustenance, enjoy traditional British fare from local restaurant The Treehouse who will have the main Marquee as well as hog roasts, barbeques, Indian and Thai specialities - and wild boar hot dogs! – elsewhere on the Showground. Barnes Fair is open from 9.30am-5.30pm and admittance is free. We are grateful to all our sponsors and in particular Friend and Falcke. Proceeds go to the BCA who support local schools, charities and good causes. For further information, call Charlotte SharpeNeal on 020 8563 2288 or csharpeneal@yahoo.co.uk

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July Saturday, 9th Park 2011, Battersea

Boutique run Hot showers. Nail Bars. Make-up Stations. Champagne. Fashion boutiques.

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by a fabulous after party! Hot showers are available in the Boutique Village, so after a quick freshen up, spend your Saturday evening being spoilt at five star pampering stations provided by top beauty brands Filthy Gorgeous London and Natio. To get the ultra-glam look, nail & beauty expert to the stars; Liza Smith will be providing nail bars for the ultimate manicure! Enjoy live entertainment from The Ultra Girls (who supported Kylie on her Aphrodite tour), dance act Frameous (as seen on TV show ‘Got to Dance’) and DJ, Sunday Girl.

Plus, every lucky lady gets a refreshing Vita Coco 100% natural coconut water, a free glass of champagne and an exclusive Boutique Sport ‘bouti’ bag!

And if a 5k or 10k run hadn’t earned you enough credits, you can make the evening even more guilt free by raising money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Register today at www. boutiquerun.com quoting ABLONDON when prompted, to receive 25% off the normal entry price!

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adies Day makes a welcome return to Lord’s Cricket Ground on Saturday 30th July 2011, for its fourth year, in the event which is fast becoming the cricket calendars ‘must attend’ social event of the year. This hugely popular event, when ‘Lord’s’ becomes ‘Ladies’ for the day, sees Middlesex County Cricket Club open its gates for a unique event, which brings together the excitement of first class cricket with all the essentials of a socialites calendar event in the beautiful surroundings of Lord’s, the Home of Cricket. Middlesex CCC welcomes and invites ladies free of charge into Lord’s to join them for this memorable event, to enjoy

and relax with an array of pampering activities that are guaranteed to give you a truly fabulous and memorable day out! Dress up in your finest summer dress, adorn yourself with your favourite seasonal hat and head to Lord’s for a celebration of summer cricket. Lady attendees, dressed in their summer attire, and their accompanying gentlemen dressed in jacket and tie, will be invited to join the Middlesex Committee for a free champagne reception in the beautiful Harris Gardens from midday, where the MCC will once again be laying on a sumptuous summer barbeque. For those ladies less interested in the matter of

the First-Class cricket being played out on the Lord’s hallowed turf, there will be the opportunity to relax and be pampered, as manicurists, pedicurists, masseurs and beauty therapists are on hand in the Harris Garden throughout the day to help you relax and make the most of your day in the beautiful garden surroundings. To celebrate Middlesex’s ongoing charity partnership with Breakthrough Breast Cancer, there will also be collections going on for the charity throughout the day, and an information desk will be manned to offer advice and information about the charity and the great work they continue to do in their quest to find a cure for breast cancer. As always, the ‘Best hat’ competition will be hugely popular, so make sure you pull out all the stops and come wearing your finest millinery creations, as

prizes will be awarded to the best hats of the day. If the off-field entertainment isn’t enough for you, there’s also the small matter of a First-Class cricket match going on, out in the middle, so if you’d like to combine all the fun of Ladies Day, alongside your opportunity to watch Middlesex in action, then take your place in the stands and enjoy all that’s great about the First-Class game, as Middlesex take on Derbyshire in an LV= County Championship Division Two match. All in all, Ladies Day is set to be a fantastic and enjoyable cricketing experience for all cricket lovers, gents and ladies alike, so come along and enjoy the fun of Ladies day at Lord’s, the Home of English Cricket, and don’t miss out on the cricket calendars social event of the year. www.lords.org

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The Roof Gardens

Sir Richard Branson and friends party at The Roof Gardens to celebrate 30 years on top in London

ast week Sir Richard Branson hosted an 80’s extravaganza at The Roof Gardens to celebrate 30 years as one of the top clubs and venues in London. Celebrities including Alexandra Burke, Princess Beatrice, Blue and Sam and Holly Branson and friends were treated to a fun packed evening including a variety of live music - which included a fantastic performance from The Overtones and an amazing DJ set from 80’s legend Boy George. Guests also enjoyed a roller disco and to round off the evening, a spectacular fireworks display with views across London. As part of the celebrations a live charity auction was held helping to raise money for

Trekstock - a charity which aims to raise awareness of cancer in young people. Some of the brilliant auction items included a fabulous trip for two to Necker Island and a drumming lesson with Andy Burrows from Razorlight. It was an evening of double celebration as Babylon, the award-winning restaurant at The Roof Gardens; also celebrated its 10th birthday and regular guests were invited to a delicious dinner before joining the party downstairs. For the past three decades, the venue which is also part of the Virgin Limited Edition luxury portfolio, has entertained and enchanted Londoners and visitors from around the world with its 1.5 acres beautiful gardens, its

exclusive private members nightclub and the awardwinning Babylon Restaurant. Sir Richard Branson commented: “I am thrilled that we are celebrating owning The Roof Gardens for 30 years, I can’t believe how time flies! This evening has really celebrated everything the venue has to offer and was a fantastic way to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years.” The Roof Gardens is part of Virgin Limited Edition – Sir Richard Branson’s collection of award-winning luxury retreats The Roof Gardens 6th Floor, The Roof Gardens, 99 Kensington High Street, W8 5SA www.roofgardens.virgin.com Left to right: Richard Branson with Alexandra Burke and with Jimmy Carr.

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2011 Great Gorilla Run

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given their free gorilla suits just days after they sign up, meaning they are able to go ape all summer long, get used to running while covered head to toe in black fur, and host fancy-dress fundraising stunts to raise as much money as possible. On the day of the event itself, runners will also be showered with freebies and treated to dancing gorillas and a post-event primate party. To find out more and to register for the run, visit www.greatgorillarun.org.

About the Gorilla Organization

n Saturday 24th September, 800 people dressed in full gorilla suits will hit the streets of London for the 2011 Great Gorilla Run. Fun-loving folk from all around the world will dress up as gorillas and run (or walk, unicycle, skip or pogo) a 7km course that will take them past some of London’s best-loved landmarks. All of the Great Gorilla Runners will be participating

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to raise funds for the Gorilla Organisation, based in Primrose Hill, which works to save the world’s last remaining gorillas from extinction. Official race starter Bill Oddie says: “Gorillas are one of the most iconic animals ever, yet they are in very very serious trouble and anything that can be done to help them is absolutely fantastic. The Great Gorilla Run is one of the most joyous days of the year!” All the runners will be

The Gorilla Organization works internationally to save the world’s last remaining gorillas from extinction by supporting long-term economic development and conservation projects in the poor communities surrounding the gorilla habitat. Formerly The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Europe, the Gorilla Organization was inspired by Dian Fossey herself to raise funds to protect the endangered Mountain gorillas. Today the organisation works to ensure the survival of lowland gorillas as well as mountain gorillas with projects including gorilla protection; agricultural development; the Durban Process (long-term solution to illegal mining); conservation and education; forest people and combating loss of habitat. In 2002 the Gorilla Organization won the BBC International Award for Outstanding Work in Conservation. www.gorillas.org

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Since Salon Privé’s debut in 2006, the event has grown in diversity and distinction, whilst retaining the intimacy and private garden party atmosphere that has become its trademark. A memorable spectacle of the event has always been the supercar lawn, where examples of the world’s most precious and impressive automotive metal is displayed for guests to get up close and personal with and 2011 is no different. Salon Privé has grown to become one of the season’s most eagerly anticipated social events and an absolute ‘must’ for enthusiasts, collectors and buyers of modern and classic super & luxury cars. Guests can relax and indulge themselves in fine cuisine and Pommery Champagne. This year, Salon Privé guests will see the pinnacle of the super sports car segment, the new Lamborghini Aventador. Another show stopper is Bugatti’s new, 268 mph, land speed record breaking Veyron Super Sport.

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THIS YEAR ALSO SEES 13 OTHER INDIVIDUAL UK SHOW DEBUTS BMW 6 Series coupe and convertible Maserati Gran Turismo MC Stradale Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante Range Rover Evoque Aston Martin Virage & V8 Vantage S Hennessy Venom GT Arash AF-10 GTA Spano Eagle E-Type Speedster Lightweight Rolls-Royce 102EX Jensen Interceptor R With the backdrop of one of England’s most beautiful stately homes, an extensive collection of the top echelon of current motoring marques will be on show (see full list below). Given its reputation for being an exclusive

boutique-style event, Salon Privé attracts not only the better known brands, but also an interesting selection of rare, international, ultra exclusive brands which are virtually impossible to see together anywhere else in the world. Over the years, Salon Privé has been chosen by manufacturers to unveil new models for UK public viewing. In 2009 Jaguar unveiled their new XJ model to the public and Aston Martin chose the event to unveil their astonishing, £1 million, ‘One-77’. It’s not only supercars that guests will enjoy come June. Salon Privé is also hosting a bespoke, ‘Quintessentially English’ RM Auction during the three-day event as well as the annual Concours d’Elégance. Of course, the cars are only one part of the overall Salon Privé experience. Guests will also enjoy the free flowing Pommery Champagne, lobster luncheon, specialist wines, a complimentary bar and traditional afternoon tea. Salon Privé Co-Founder, David Bagley continues, “Salon Privé 2011 is going to be an excellent event; the interest we are experiencing

from exhibitors is extraordinary. We’ve confirmed a number of UK debuts and many other very special vehicles. What’s more, we’ve substantially added to the event this year. Guests can now actually drive some of the cars on the super car lawn and we now have a bespoke, Quintessentially English RM Auction, truly adding to the interactivity. “2011 marks another influential change to Salon Privé and that lies under our beautiful new venue, Syon Park, which delivers more accessibility, space and indulgence.”

All-Inclusive daytime tickets start from £175.00pp + VAT and can be purchased via the official Salon Privé website www.salonprivelondon.com, or by calling +44 (0) 808 100 2205.

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2011 Wimbledon 20th June - 3rd

Championships Wimbledon 2011 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.

ince 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. The 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

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London EVENTS 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 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 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. Wartime Wimbledon

During the Second World War the Club managed to remain open despite a severe curtailment of staff. The premises were used for a variety of civil defence and military functions such as fire and ambulance services, Home Guard and a decontamination unit. Troops stationed within the vicinity were allowed to use the main concourse for drilling. Another familiar sight around the ground was a small farmyard consisting of pigs, hens, geese, rabbits, etc. In October 1940 a ‘stick’ of five 500lb bombs struck Centre Court, resulting in the loss of 1,200 seats. With the war in Europe over, signs of normality began to return to Wimbledon during June and July 1945, when a series of matches between Allied servicemen took place on the old No. 1 Court, which had escaped enemy action. Early in 1946 the 34 J U N E 2 0 1 1

decision was taken to resume The Championships that summer. In more recent years long-standing records have been broken. 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

The Championships 2011 may prove to be the domain of a

Rafael Nadal triumph, a Kim Clijsters slice of history, the return of Roger Federer, or another rising star, but this year’s Wimbledon will also herald the opening of a new Show Court at the Church Road grounds in the form of the new Court 3. “We are delighted to welcome a fantastic facility in the new Court 3, giving us four great stadium courts to play tennis in, all with Hawk-Eye electronic line calling” commented Championships Referee Andrew Jarrett. The 2,000-seater construction has been built on the site of the old Court 2, ‘the graveyard of Champions’, and is nestled to the south of the Players’ balconies. The design of the new Court 3 is very similar to that of Court 2, opened by the Duke of Kent in 2009. An unfurling concrete flower bowl, Court 3 is fitted with the new and improved padded green seats that feature on Centre Court and Court 2, and, with its high walls and enclosed setting, not to mention Hawk-Eye capabilities, is sure to provide an excellent atmosphere for both players and public. “In fact, if you stand by Court 9, there is an optical illusion,” explains Jarrett. “Court 3 looks bigger than Court 2, even though Court 2 is twice the size, 4,000 seats, because it is sunk into the ground.” There is of course another new court to be opened this summer, Court 4, which sits directly underneath the umbrella of Court 3. Like its bigger brother, Court 4 is in full view of both the Player Areas and also the Members balcony, making it another prime location for spectators. Court 3 will be officially opened by the Duke of Kent, President of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, ahead of the first scheduled match on Monday 20 June, the first day of The Championships. The Duke will perform the coin toss for the opening match, and unveil a commemorative plaque. The grounds will open at 10:30am each day. On Courts 2–19 play is provisionally scheduled to start at noon for at least the first eight days and then at 11am for the Junior matches on the middle Saturday and during the second week. On Centre and No.1 Courts play will start at 1pm, except on the final two days when play on these courts will start at 2pm. Please check the daily order of play.

Provisional Programme of Play

Changes to the Order of Play

gone by without alteration to the ground or some organisational change taking place. In recent years the momentum has increased and major works programmes have provided improved facilities for the players, spectators, officials and media. Wimbledon 2011

Days 1-7 Monday/Tuesday Gentlemen’s & Ladies’ Singles Gentlemen’s & Ladies’ Doubles Thursday - Mixed Doubles Saturday - Boys’ and Girls’ Singles Days 8-13 Tuesday - Ladies Singles QF Boys’ & Girls’ Doubles Veterans’ Invitation Doubles Centre & No.1 Court Wednesday - Gentlemen’s Singles QF Centre & No.1 Court Thursday - Ladies’ Singles SF Championship Doubles SF Centre Court

Friday - Gentlemen’s Singles SF Championship Doubles SF Wheelchair Doubles SF Centre Court Saturday - Ladies’ Singles Final Gentlemen’s Doubles Final Ladies’ Doubles Final Centre Court Sunday - Gentlemen’s Singles Final Mixed Doubles Final Wheelchair Doubles Finals Centre Court ✱ On the last 3 days of The

Championships on No.1 Court there will be a full programme of play; it will comprise Juniors’ and Veterans’ matches, with the possibility of Championship Doubles semi-finals.

✱ 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. ✱ Demand for Wimbledon tickets always exceeds supply. The Club operates a public ballot for advance sales of a number of Centre,

No. 1 and No. 2 Court tickets. ✱ 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. ✱ The Ticket Office is open for all queries from Mon – Fri: 9am–5pm. Tel: 020 8971 2473 (UK) +44 20 8971 2473 (from overseas). www.wimbledon.com J U N E 2 0 1 1 35

Simply Black + White An exhibition of black and white photography from four established contemporary artists is the latest show to be organised by Katherine Maginnis Ltd, a London based arts agency. The exhibition, entitled Black + White, takes place at Wimbledon Fine Art Gallery in Wimbledon Village from June 19th to June 26th 2011, and features various photographic styles including reportage, portraiture, art photography and a series of ‘Living Portraits’. The artists on show include Patrick Jackson, James Dean Diamond, Arnhel de Serra and Doublehead, all who have exhibited in New York, Europe and London and whose work features in private collections internationally. Several of the artists also have work in the permanent collection at London’s National Portrait Gallery. Patrick Jackson has worked in advertising and fashion editorial photography for over 20 years. His work on show at the Black + White exhibition includes Sir Anthony Hopkins photographed at the National Theatre, London in 1985 and Yves Saint Laurent photographed at his desk in Paris in 1994. A series of portraits from Jackson’s private collection are on show and on sale for the first time. In James Dean Diamond’s dark, gothic imagery he mixes fantasy and escapism to produce epic works with both cinematic and theatrical influences. The images featured in the Black + White show of unidentifiable geographical locations are equally impressive and unnerving. Sought-after reportage photographer Arnhel de Serra is well-known for his careful, empathetic observations of ordinary people in their everyday surroundings. His clients include, amongst others, The National Trust, Saatchi and Saatchi and The Guardian newspaper. He has three images in the permanent collection of The National Portrait Gallery. Doublehead is duo Milivoj Ilic and Chris Springhall who together have developed the concept of ‘Living Portraits’ by applying the conventions of painting and stills photography into a moving format. The installation featured in the Black + White exhibition has been created from black and white video of enigmatic female faces and has previously been shown at London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts. The installation will be screened on a BeoVision 10-40 plasma screen TV sponsored by Bang & Olufsen of Wimbledon Village. Milivoj Ilic solo work has also featured on BBC’s The Jonathan Ross Show and Channel 4’s Grand Designs.

Black + White takes place at Wimbledon Fine Art Gallery 41 Church Road Wimbledon Village London SW19 5QZ From June 19th to June 26th 2011. The gallery is open daily from 10.30am – 6.00pm. 020 3501 1570 info@katherinemaginnis.com www.katherinemaginnis.com

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London in Full Bloom! CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW 2011 HIGHLIGHTS

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he Chelsea Flower show is one of the most famous flower shows in the world, put on each year by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. It is the garden design equivalent of a catwalk at a fashion show. The flower show sold out in record time this year, as the UK’s love affair with gardening shows no sign of dimming. Year on year, garden designers at the Chelsea Flower Show are expected to put on a novel show, and this year certainly did not disappoint. The talking point this year has to be Diarmuid Gavin’s hanging, Irish Sky Garden, with its pink planted pod suspended high above the ground, overlooking his inspired horticultural creation. Glad to report that finally, the man whom is often wrongly overlooked in terms of metallic praise, finally managed to bag a well deserved Gold for his ingenious creation.It is inspired by Dublin animator Richie Baneham who created the visual effects work in Avatar and by the concept of Restaurant in the Sky where people dine sitting around a table hanging from the arm of a crane. In terms of sheer originality, none can top Diarmuid. Nonetheless, most of the show gardens showed off interesting novel design ideas, such as planted walls, and the odd luxury swimming pool, common to most Monaco backyards. The latter, certainly of appeal to the increasingly hot, sun drenched Chelsea punters, eagerly pushing forward through the crowds, to catch a glimpse of the horticultural extravaganza. The show gardens always dominate the media headlines, though it is often noted it is the Great Pavilion that represents true Chelsea. The skill of nurseries exhibit to such a high standard, with such attention to detail irrespective of the respective natural flowering seasons. The exhibits ranged from a modern take on a kitchen garden, a plot with the largest trees ever to be brought in to Chelsea framing a working water mill, to gardens which evoke1940s Wales or renewable power and even a Korean entry which makes a toilet the central feature. It may seem unusual, but the traditional Korean belief that emptying your body also means cleansing your mind has led to it becoming the centrepiece. Even the pathway to the toilet is significant, as the process of emptying your mind starts with the walk through the centre of the peaceful garden. Jihae Hwang, who is believed to be the first South Korean garden designer to exhibit at Chelsea, described the gardens as a personal quest for relaxation.She said: ‘I wanted the audience to feel that they are stress free and when they see the garden they want to empty their minds of worries. Elsewhere, floral displays include the annual Florist of the Year competition in which entrants have designed floral jockey silks, while a £70,000, 11ft 6in high sculpture of a cypress tree covered in 23.5 carat gold dominates the grand pavilion of the show. Crowds were gathering to catch a small glimpse of Saint Alan Titchmarch in the TV tower. According to one of the fruit growers exhibiting in the Great Pavilion, just one squeak from the man about a certain plant, makes the cash registers rattle with rage! HRH Queen Elizabeth II made her annual pilgrimage to check out the latest floral creations on VIP Day. Other members of the royal family in attendance were Prince Philip, the Duke of York and his daughter Princess Beatrice (fresh from auctioning off her striking wedding day fascinator hat on eBay), as well 40 J U N E 2 0 1 1

as the Earl and Countess of Wessex. Celebrities in attendance included Gwyneth Paltrow, who was busy promoting her new cookery book ‘Notes From My Kitchen Table’ at B&Q’s show garden. The collaboration focused on ‘growing your own’ food and Gwyneth fittingly posed in front of the tallest structure ever at Chelsea - a glass tower block-like building complete with window boxes full of vegetables. Veteran actress Vanessa Redgrave attended the event with her daughter Joely Richardson, who organised the launch of a rose named after her late sister Natasha.The UK-grown rose, which will be sold exclusively at Dobbies Garden Centres around the UK, aims to raise £10,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation UK, the charity which grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses. Her mother Vanessa said: ‘Natasha’s family, her husband and her boys, are so happy that the Natasha Richardson rose was on view to rose lovers at Chelsea Flower Show. Joely added: ‘Natasha was a keen gardener and would be honoured to have a rose created in her memory. Pink was her favourite colour and so we chose this particular rose which is incredibly

feminine and joyous, it captures her extreme vitality.’ Dame Helen Mirren attended to give her name to a new plant in aid of charity. The Nepenthes Helen is a carnivorous jungle plant that eats rats. There was the shoe designer Jimmy Choo, bubbly Barbara Windsor and members of the boy band JLS, throwing themselves good naturedly into the floral arranging competition with only one brief lesson beforehand. Winners of The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2011 are announced!

Four types of awards - Gold Flora, Silver-Gilt Flora, Silver Flora, and Bronze Flora - are given in various horticultural categories, including Best Show Garden, Best City Garden, Best Chic Garden, and Best Courtyard Garden, among others. Despite the challenging warm and dry weather conditions throughout April and May, exhibitors excelled in both planting and design, with the world class growers and exhibitors in the Great Pavilion amassing over fifty gold medals in total. ✱ The Daily Telegraph Garden, designed by Cleve West, was awarded gold and has been given the accolade of Best Show Garden. This is a stunning hat trick of Best in Show awards for The Daily Telegraph. ✱ Among the gold winning highlights, Diarmuid Gavin achieved his first gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for his Irish Sky Garden. The judging panel awarded a total of eight gold medals, five silver - gilt flora medals and silver flora medals in the show garden category. ✱ In the Urban Garden category, eight gardens were awarded medals - three gold; four silver-gilt and two silver medals. The Best Urban Garden 2011 title went to Stockton Drilling Ltd, with Lands’ End and Worcester Bosch gardens also winning gold. ✱ The Best Artisan Garden accolade and a gold medal were awarded to the Hae-woo-so (Emptying One’s Mind) garden. Other awards in this category are one other gold, one silver - gilt, three silvers and a bronze. ✱ In the Great Pavilion, right at the heart of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show where world class nurseries exhibit a vast range of top quality plants, there were over 100 medals awarded, of which 56 were gold. The President’s Award in the Great Pavilion was awarded to Crug Farm Plants, Gwynedd ✱ Four gold medals were awarded in the Continuous Learning category in the Great Pavilion, with Sparsholt College being awarded gold and Best Continuous Learning Exhibit. ✱ In the first session of the Floral Arrangement Awards a total of nineteen awards were presented including four gold medals. ✱ Tradestands are an important part of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Alitex, Hartley Botanic Ltd and David Harber Ltd were awarded the highest accolade of a Trophy award.

A £70,000, 11ft 6in high sculpture of a cypress tree covered in 23.5 carat gold dominates the grand pavilion

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eld in the stunning, sumptuous surrounds of Kenwood House, Hampstead and Audley End, Essex, The English Heritage Picnic Concerts are arguably the most breath-taking musical experiences of the summer calendar, with thousands of music lovers descend onto the expansive grounds with picnic blankets and hampers in hand. This year will mark Kenwood House’s 60th anniversary of Picnic Concerts at the spectacular Hampstead Heath property Since it was established in 1951, the annual event has delighted generations of audiences with a myriad of musical talent from world-class classical orchestras to respected contemporary acts including James Morrison, Simply Red and Blondie. The impressive milestone will be celebrated with the Kenwood House Summer Prom hosted by Aled Jones, a delightful evening of stirring classical masterpieces presented by the celebrated Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra climaxing with a fireworks displays. Iconic superstar Tom Jones will perform two incredible shows at this year’s English Heritage Picnic Concerts. Kicking off the Kenwood House season on Friday 24 June, this extraordinary voice will treat the audience to songs from his celebrated new album ‘Praise & Blame’ as well as his greatest hits, before hitting the stage at Audley End on Saturday 30th July. Kenwood House will be rocking when the master of ivories Jools Holland dazzles the audience with the fun and fervour of his renowned sound on Saturday 25 June. He will be joined by special guest Sandie Shaw, one of Britain’s top female singers of the 1960s and true British pop icon. Imitable superstar Liza Minnelli will perform a set of signature show tunes with her distinctive gusto and zest at the North London property on Friday 1 July. Jazz legend George Benson will bring the smooth, sultry sounds when he plays his ONLY UK show on Saturday

2 July while French ensemble Gipsy Kings will showcase their unique, pop-inflected take on native Spanish music on Friday 8 July. On Friday 15 July, Kenwood will host ‘Music From The Movies’ performed by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, featuring classics from film favourites including Star Wars, Pirates of The Caribbean, Harry Potter, Jaws, Jurrasic Park, Schindler’s List and Avatar. English singer-songwriter James Blunt, supported by Ed Drewett, will complete the Kenwood House Picnic Concert season, performing in the magical North London setting on Saturday 16 July. Jools Holland said, “My Orchestra and I are delighted to return to the English Heritage Picnic Concerts in 2011. Having performed at Kenwood House in 2009, I know what an immense pleasure it is to be on stage at such a spectacular event with fantastic live music at one of the most magical settings in Britain and certainly in North London”. English Heritage Picnic Concerts are a true highlight of summer, uniting world-class music and breath-taking locations for a wonderful celebration of the British Picnic tradition. Whether guests choose to bring their own picnics or enjoy the delicious pre-prepared picnic hampers by Carluccio’s, the Picnic Concerts allow guests to feast on some of the finest food and music in the most enchanting settings in the UK. With both estates boasting rich musical histories – Kenwood House is home to Johannes Vermeer’s celebrated painting ‘The Guitar Player’ while Audley End was built for entertaining King James I, a strong campaigner for reforming and promoting the teaching of music - the sites are perfect locations for magical nights of incredible alfresco entertainment. Tickets and pre-booked picnic packages are on sale from www.picnicconcerts.com or 0844 847 1637

English Heritage is delighted to announce a spectacular, star-studded line-up for its 2011 Picnic Concert Series, supported by Monarch.

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Clockwise from left: Tom Jones, Jools Holland, James Blunt, George Benson, Liza Minnelli

The concert dates for the 2011 English Heritage Picnic Concerts are as follows: Friday 24 June Tom Jones Saturday 25 June JoolS Holland with Sandie Shaw Friday 1 July Liza Minnelli Saturday 2 July George Benson Friday 8 July Gipsy Kings Saturday 9 July Summer Prom feat Aled Jones Friday 15 July Music FroM The Movies performed by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra Saturday 16 July James Blunt, supported by Ed Drewett

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BBC Proms in the Park, Hyde Park, London Saturday 10th September 2011

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Summer Series at Somerset House, set in the spectacular courtyard of one of London’s most renowned public buildings, has confirmed the full line-up of artists for this year’s programme, running from 7th to 17 July.

ondon’s premiere open air venue has confirmed a host of exciting new and fast-rising talent, including Miles Kane, Dionne Bromfield, Cloud Control and Yasmin. Five of the dates - those headlined by EELS, Beady Eye, Blondie, Hurts and Ellie Goulding - have now sold out. Limited tickets are available for the remaining shows, including celebratory performances by a clutch of 2010’s breakthrough new artists Professor Green, Stornoway and Aloe Blacc; as well as oneoff special shows by Imelda May and Lamb; and a final night performance from American alt-rock royalty My Morning Jacket.

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In addition, Aloe Blacc’s headline show will feature special guests and emerging artists as part of Somerset House s What Next project. What Next invites young people from across London to collaborate in workshops focusing on writing new music. Now in its third year, the project is being expanded with the launch of a new opportunity for four emerging young songwriters to develop their material with live musicians, mentor support, studio space and access to recording equipment and engineers. What Next is run by Somerset House in association with Rockschool, Bigga Fish, the University of Westminster and Metropolis Music.

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ayne and Gerardine Hemingway bring their award-winning Vintage Festival to Southbank Centre as part of the Festival of Britain 60th anniversary celebrations. The Royal Festival Hall will be dressed like you have never seen it before, its six levels transformed into a multi-venue playground where, over 13 hours each day (from 12pm to 1am), pass holders can learn the dances of the decades, take in over 70 live performances, boogie along to the tunes of 150 DJs, enjoy exclusive catwalk shows and decade specific make-overs, sample Vintage food and cocktails, shop at one of world’s most exciting Vintage marketplaces, and get style hunted as Vintage at Southbank Centre calls out for people to glam up. Wayne Hemingway, said: “Vintage at Southbank Centre will be a glamorous and cool antidote to festivals in a field, the emphasis being on head-turning style. Whether your thing is swing, rockabilly, mod, soul, funk, disco, ska, film, art or design, or if you just want to dress up and get an authentic make-over for a day, Vintage at Southbank Centre is a sensual delight, a big dressing-up box, a collector’s dream and joyous creative feast.” Throughout each day and evening, The Royal Festival Hall will play host to 8 Vintage nightclubs, immersing visitors in the dance and club scenes of seven decades of British cool. Each club venue

will offer free dance lessons led by professional instructors so visitors can learn the Foxtrot, Jive, a Northern Soul backdrop or whatever gets them grooving, before trying out the moves in the Vintage clubs. With stylists and barbers on hand, ticket holders will also be able to get free decade-specific hair and beauty makeovers. The venues will not only transport visitors to the music and style of the decades, but also - via their taste buds - to the eating and drinking habits of days gone by with authentically conceived Vintage food and cocktails served throughout the day and evening. Other highlights of the Vintage wonderland experience include Soundtrack of Their Lives catwalk shows with Jo Wood, Pearl & Daisy Lowe, The Vintage Marketplace which assembles over 250 of the finest purveyors of vintage clothes and accessories, as well as mid-century modern homewares, records and music memorabilia and up-cycled ephemera. Other Vintage attractions include pop-up hair & make-up parlours and catwalk shows and a 3-day extravaganza of 20th century film classics. The award-winning Vintage concept, developed by the Hemingway family, was launched in August 2010 at the highly acclaimed Vintage at Goodwood event. . For further information on Vintage at Southbank Centre visit www. vintageatsouthbankcentre.co.uk Watch a preview film for Vintage at Southbank Centre, at www.youtube.com/user/TheVintageFestival Watch a preview film for Southbank Centre’s Festival of Britain anniversary celebrations, including an interview with Wayne Hemingway, at www.youtube.com/southbankcentre. Tickets

To gain exclusive access to Royal Festival Hall for Vintage at Southbank Centre, simply book a pass for Friday, Saturday or Sunday (£60). If you’d also like to attend the Vintage Revue in the evening, book a Friday, Saturday or Sunday Pass + Revue Show (starting from £75). The Royal Festival Hall will be open from 12pm - 1am each day. For tickets and further information visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk or Tel: 0844 847 9910

Music line-up to span 8 decade-specific nightclubs and featuring unique performances by soul legend Percy Sledge, electronics pioneer Thomas Dolby and 60s icon Sandie Shaw Soundtrack of Their Lives catwalk shows with Jo Wood, Pearl & Daisy Lowe and Sue Tilley 150 DJs including Norman Jay, Greg Wilson, Craig Charles, A Guy Called Gerald and Bip Ling, taking you on a journey through the most influential venues and sounds in the history of UK dance culture One of the world’s most exciting Vintage Marketplaces and pop-up ‘High Street’ with outlets including Benefit, Cath Kidston and Horrockses

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ondon 60s Week is London’s only celebration of the decade which rocketed London to the forefront of music, fashion, film & design, and coined the phrase “Swinging London” The 60s was the decade when the youth successfully forged change. For the first time the youth of the day achieved freedom to play the music they wanted and break free from a class system which had total control over all the creative industries. London 60s Week is the only celebration which acknowledges the power of generations to forge change. We tip our hats to those pioneers of the 60s and give the stage to the creative force of today’s new bands, designers & thinkers. Things to watch out for during this year’s London 60s week include: Duffy “ A visual record of photographic genius” at the Idea Generation Gallery; John’s Children’s live at the Barfly; Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 classic “The Birds” screening at the BFI Southbank; Supreme Summer at the The Geffrye Museum in Shoreditch; 60s Shake’N’ at the Garage, Islington; the “Drifters” live at Fairfield Halls; Back in the day 60s Walk; and as always we end with “The Eel Pie All Stars” live at the Barmy Arms on Sunday 31 July, drawing the best vintage scooters and sharpest dressed Mods. For a full listing & updates please check the website for full details www.london60sweek. co.uk and press listings. All London 60s Week partners pledge their support to affordable groovy fun. In short, all happenings are free or at reduced entry prices, as we honour the work of the 60s generation in smashing down the class barrier and allowing creativity to flourish. Peace & Love; more than just words it is an expression of a generations actions.

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Foodies Festival This three-day food and drink festival will showcase the finest food, drink and culinary talent from the region. st 2011 July 29th - 31 , London Battersea Park

ollowing the success of the Hampton Court Palace Foodies Festival, which is now in it’s third year, Foodies Festival will be launching in Battersea Park to inspire thousands of Londoners who will experience, celebrate and learn about the culinary arts. The festival joins a line up of seven Foodies Festivals taking place across the UK this summer. Visitors are spoilt for choice with over 100 exhibitors showcasing local, seasonal produce and speciality food and drink. Food lovers won’t know what to try next from small artisan producers, specialist producers and delicious restaurant quality hot food. An exclusive opportunity to pick up ingredients and ‘must-have’ foodie products and to meet the producers. 56 J U N E 2 0 1 1

Chefs Theatre: The regions Michelin star and top chefs will cook their favourite signature dishes live, passing on hints and tips. The line up includes: Angela Hartnett of Murano, Anna Hansen of the Modern Pantry, Gary Lee of The Ivy and Phil Usher of Le Caprice. Pop-up Cook School: Visitors will enjoy hands-on cooking and tasting sessions, with guidance from top chefs and food experts. Cooking with Kids: Masterclasses for budding young chefs and their families. Drinks Masterclass Theatre: Mixing and shaking, nosing and tasting sessions where visitors are led through the complexities of gin, rum, speciality beer, wine and cocktails. Speciality and local exhibitors: Visitors can sample and buy exclusive ingredients from over 100 food and drink producers. More information available on request. Harvey Nichols Foodmarket: Showcasing must-have ingredients and exclusive food and wine. NEW Great Taste Market: Featuring stallholders whose products have won a prestigious Great Taste Award in the last three years Restaurant Village: Visitors can indulge in dishes from around the world Bar Pagoda Tents: Visitors can enjoy a glass of bubbly or seasonal cocktail made by expert mixologists. Foodies Director Sue Hitchen commented: “Foodies Festivals have proved to be an incredible success. We have a fantastic opportunity to bring Foodies Festivals to areas that have a wealth of fantastic producers and a great line up of chefs to showcase. It is a great opportunity to bring these features to people who love food and want to celebrate it. Please visit www.foodiesfestival.com

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LONDON ON A PLATE “The man who can dominate a London dinner table can dominate the world” So said Oscar Wilde who sadly didn’t have access to an iPhone to spread that message! Given today’s 24 hour society and any major city’s vast array of restaurants and shops where we want to eat around the clock, buy something unique at any moment or view something memorable instantly - you need information on demand, anywhere, and the iPhone seems to have created opportunities for all manner of apps to fill these needs and desires. With an estimated 1 million iPhones in London alone where do you look to when say you want a bite to eat, you want to buy a unique piece of art or you want to discover a hidden gem? Author and journalist Charmain Ponnuthurai lives and loves London life like any passionate resident or savvy visitor should, and for those that don’t, they too will soon fall in love with the great city of London once they have downloaded the latest application available on the iPhone – London on a Plate. Available from this evening and priced at £3.99, in a matter of minutes London becomes a lot more intimate, memorable and accessible. Already shortlisted as one of Apple’s Top 20 noteworthy 58 J U N E 2 0 1 1

new releases, London on a Plate is more holistic than a traditional city guide, this lifestyle app embraces every aspect of food culture – from taste, quality and service to recommendations for a handsome dinner party, including what to wear by the best British designers. Fear not if you don’t live in London but just want a Londoner’s sense of taste and place, in addition to restaurant recommendations, London on a Plate also accesses London’s most acclaimed kitchens to source one hundred specially-commissioned recipes from elite chefs including John Torode, Fergus Henderson and Tom Aikens. These cannot be found anywhere else. A labour of love for respected journalist Charmain Ponnuthurai – author of Midnight Feasts and alumni of London recipe vault Books for Cooks (a Portobello Road institution started by Two Fat Ladies’ Clarissa Dickson Wright) – it’s constantly updated, advertisingfree and independently curated with true unrivalled passion and knowledge. A percentage of each app sale is also donated to London food charity Fareshare. Time to dominate all of London with London on a Plate! www.onaplateapp.com

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Pop Up At The Palace The Most Dazzling & Impressive Afternoon Tea in London This Summer

n English Summer ‘Pop Up’ Restaurant Serving Lunch & Afternoon Tea In July & August At The Banqueting House In London’s Whitehall The dramatic Banqueting House which was completed in 1622 astounded the then London society and this summer a new ‘pop up’ restaurant offering lunch and afternoon teas by Party Ingredients will dazzle Londoners and visitors to the capital. The unique Pop Up afternoon teas will launch on 18th July and run until 28th August showcasing the finest food from around Britain and wines from England served against a matchless backdrop in a great central London location. Two traditional afternoon teas will be served everyday including; The Rubens Afternoon Tea & The King’s Tea. Dining in style with the afternoon teas which include smoked salmon sandwiches, lavender fruit scones and victoria sponge amongst other things will be both dazzling and impressive as you sit in one of London’s most iconic buildings - a Historic Royal Palace originally built for Charles I. The afternoon teas (full menus below) are charged from £19.50 per person excluding Palace entrance fees. If you want to celebrate and enjoy a special lunchtime experience then groups (15 or more) can enjoy the ‘Indigo Jones Banqueting House Luncheon’ offering two and three courses of

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the best dishes from across Britain including chargrilled asparagus, Carmarthenshire lamb and Kentish summer berries amongst other dishes. Party Ingredients are one of the UK’s most established and celebrated private caterers and their unique pop up restaurant this summer will be the ideal experience for both Londoners and visitors to the capital looking to enjoy a truly English experience. Visitors will not only enjoy the finest food but also the masterpiece and only surviving in-situ ceiling painting of Peter Paul Rubens from the golden age of painting creating an impressive and unique summer London afternoon tea experience. Create your own story at the Banqueting House this summer over a dazzling afternoon tea! To book the afternoon

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Posh Picnics Outdoors is the new indoors this year! By Levanah Reyes-Wainwright

brand new league of luxury picnics from London restaurants are stepping up to the mark with brilliant ready-to-go hampers filled with delicious food and drink. No hassle or thinking required, just luxurious food and wonderful company to be had. So put on your sandals and step outside, I’m here to show you the pick of the best. First up is Corrigan’s Mayfair with its quintessentially British luxury picnic baskets. Tailored to your requirements this al fresco dining option leans towards ‘A la Carte’ style. Complete with picnic rug and all the cookware, cutlery and glassware you could need for a perfectly relaxed afternoon in the sun, Corrigan’s offers a freshly prepared picnic basket with luxurious ingredients.

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There is a range of delectable delights out to tempt you from this highly celebrated restaurant placed into a beautiful wicker basket at £75 or £45 for two. The selection includes half a bottle of champagne, still and sparkling water, a selection of bread and butter and if that wasn’t enough, an array of seasonal produce to tickle your taste buds. This includes to name but a few Pickled Herrings, Smoked Salmon, Sliced Roast Beef, Native Lobster, Country Terrine, Sliced Ox Cheek finished with a Summer Berries Dessert. Now I can hear you salivating because it really does sound delicious however, this isn’t instantly ready for you it does require 24 hours notice for collection and a £15 deposit for the return of the hamper. Whilst this might be a bit of a pain and

the weather is not always guaranteed, Corrigan’s Mayfair have on the day, and for me that makes it the best value picnic hamper. ensured that there is everything else needed for the perfect picnic. If none of the above take your fancy why not stop by For a truly luxurious option and the perfect setting then Harrods Food Halls for a completely tailored assortment you might want to consider The Palm Court Afternoon Tea of picnic classics and innovations alike. Whatever Hamper by the Langham London. Taking advantage of your choice, this summer you are in for a treat. the hotel’s excellent location just a few minutes walk from For more details of stockists: Regent’s Park this traditional wicker hamper complete with ✱ Corrigan’s Mayfair: Call 0207 499 9943 or order a picnic rug is what warm summer evenings were made for. through the Miss Jones Website. Please allow 24 The Hamper includes a selection of speciality sandwiches hours for collection. 28 Upper Grosvenor Street, including: poached Scottish Salmon and Cucumber, London, W1K 7EH. www.corrigansmayfair.com Coronation Chicken and Cream Cheese with Piccalilli as well ✱ Langham London: 1c Portland Place, Regent Street, as Home-baked Scones with Champagne soaked raisins. London, W1B 1JA. Phone (44) 20 7636 1000 Finally to round off your Afternoon tea, a selection of uber ✱ Carluccio’s: Ask deli staff for more information or visit luxury pastry items inspired by the collections of top jewellery www.carluccios.com Picnics can be pre-ordered 24 hours designers in nearby Bond Street are sure to make for a special in advance or ‘chef ’s choice on the day. occasion. 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amden Town is named after Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden. His earldom was styled after his estate, Camden Place near Chislehurst in Kent, formerly owned by historian William Camden. The name, which appears on the Ordnance Survey map of 1822, was later applied to the early twentieth century Camden Town Group of artists and the London borough of Camden, created in 1965. Camden Town stands on land which was once the manor of Kentish Town. Sir Charles Pratt, a radical 18th century lawyer and politician, acquired the manor through marriage. In 1791, he started granting leases for houses to be built in the manor. In 1790 Camden Town was nothing more than a few stray farms and grass. The area stretched from Tottenham Court to Fleet River. In the early 1800s two coaching inns appeared, the first being “Mother Red Cap.” Today, The Edwards is in the exact location of “Mother Red Cap” and is still used as a coaching in. The settlement of the area has always been accredited to Charles Pratt, The Earl of Camden. His interest was developing the east side of Camden. 66 J U N E 2 0 1 1

1850 brought not only mid-century, but the start of the Camden Road Railway. This rail line brought the first Irish settlers to the era who were also eager to develop the area. In 1907 the Camden Underground Railroad opened and made the area accessible from the rest of London. The Underground became a popular way of transportation. After the building of The Underground, the streets of Camden quickly filled with music halls and shops. One of the most historic buildings in Camden Town is the Camden Theatre. This was one of the original places of entertainment, but is known today as the Camden Palace. During World War II London was a target for enemies, and Camden Town was especially a target. Most of the area was badly damaged by bombs especially around Morning Crescent. After the war heavy restoration took place and during this time the area saw a heavy Greek-Cypriot settlement move into the area. Camden Lock, is a twin manually-operated lock on the Regent’s Canal in Camden Town. The locks were constructed between 1818–20 by James Morgan, with John Nash, supervising engineer. It is the only twin-lock remaining on the Canal, the

After the building of The Underground, the streets of Camden quickly filled with music halls and shops. remainder having been modified to single lock operation. The current locks are Grade II listed and replaced an innovative, but unsuccessful, hydropneumatic lock designed by William Congreve in an attempt to conserve water. The lock is to the west of the Camden High Street road bridge, and Camden Lock, on the north side of the canal, at the junction with Chalk Farm Road. The Regentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canal runs through the north end of Camden Town. Canalboat trips along the canal from Camden Lock are a popular activity, particularly in the

summer months. Many of the handrails by the bridges show deep marks worn by the towropes by which horses pulled canal barges until the 1950s, and it is still possible to see ramps on the canal bank designed to assist horses which fell in the canal after being startled by the noise of a train. Camden Lock is a regularly-used traditional manuallyoperated double canal lock operating between widely separated levels. The towpath is a pedestrian and cycle route which runs continuously from Little Venice through Camden Lock to the Islington Tunnel. This interesting, leafy borough has a rich literary history, much of it is expensive and considered highly desirable .Many consider it one of the most musical areas in London because it has all the grungiest, popular rock clubs and venues. Walking down the street in Camden Town it is likely you could run into the most popular rock artists of the time. J U N E 2 0 1 1 67

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An elimently salubrious residential and institutional district situated north-west of Chelsea, within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

he name Kensington was first recorded in Domesday Book, and probably derives from a Saxon farmer called Cynesige. Despite its exalted reputation, Kensington was a late developer. A few gentlemen’s residences were built in the early 17th Century, of which only two significant examples survive, in complete contrasting forms: Sir Walter Cope’s mansion is now the bombed out shell of Holland House, while Sir George Coppin’s house has grown several times over to become Kensington Palace. In 1685 the developer Thomas Young began to lay out Kensington Square, but long remained an isolated outpost of civilized London amid the fields and gravel pits that covered most of the parish. The joint monarchs William III and Mary II made

Holland Park and the cemetery at West Brompton. Kensington Palace Gardens and The Boltons are still among the most expensive addresses in London, and indeed the world. KENSINGTON GARDENS

A royal park adjoining the west side of Hyde Park, of which it originally formed a part. Around 1605 Sir George Copping, clerk of the Crown to James I, built a house here with 36 acres of grounds. Later known as Nottingham House it was acquired by William III and Mary II in 1689 and remodelled as Kensington Palace. The palace was further extended by George I and has not significantly changed since. George II was the last reigning monarch to reside here and his consort Queen Caroline employed Charles

Using proceeds from the 1851 Great Exhibition, an 88 acre site was acquired on the edge of Brompton, streets were laid out and the first art galleries erecte. Kensington Palace their home in 1689 and it was the favoured residence of their three successors. Queen Victoria was born and raised here but moved to Buckingham Palace on her accession to the throne in 1837. Coincidentally, it was only at this point that property developers began to seriously exploit Kensington’s residential potential: in the 40 years from 1841 the population of the parish increased sixfold. The establishment of the museums and colleges of South Kensington brought added prestige and in the second half of the 19th century the district filled with high-class stuccoed terraces and detached villas. Property developers made up the name ‘West Kensington’ for what had formally been Fulham’s lowly North End; by contrast, North Kensington was a genuine part of the medieval parish but has never been a prestigious locality. Grand exhibition halls were built at Earls Court and Kensington Olympia in the mid 1880s and Kensington High Street became one of the most fashionable shopping centres in the capital. By the end of the century only three green spaces remained: Kensington Gardens, 68 J U N E 2 0 1 1

Bridgeman to lay out Kensington Gardens. Near the boundary with Hyde Park, six pools formed by the River Westbourne were connected to form the Long Water and the Serpentine. The future Queen Victoria was born at Kensington Palace in 1819 and she chose Kensington Gardens as the site for the fabulous Albert Memorial, erected in 1872 to commemorate her late husband’s achievements. A tea pavilion built in 1934 was converted into the Serpentine art gallery in 1970 and has since staged a remarkable number of influential exhibitions for such a small space. A £4million renovation programme was begun under the patronage of Diana, Princess of Wales who lived at Kensington Palace, and was completed in 1998. HIGH STREET KENSINGTON

An exciting shopping street located one mile west of Knightsbridge, and widely referred to as ‘High Street Ken’ Since Kensington’s medieval parish church of St Mary Abbots was rebuilt in the 17th Century, a ribbon village grew up around it and

by the late 1860s the High Street was widen to accommodate the increasing number of transport. The church was rebuilt again and the underground station opened, providing easy access to Victoria and Westminster. Entrepreneurs opened shops that grew to become department stores. The most successful of these was Barkers, which absorbed its main rival Derry and Toms in 1931. Barkers opened the present building at 99 Kensington High Street in 1932. In the last quarter of the 20th Century the street flourished in another direction with allowing quirky boutiques and indoor markets offering better prices and more ‘urban’ styles than could be found in Knightsbridge, which seemed stuffy by comparison. SOUTH KENSINGTON

Using proceeds from the 1851 Great Exhibition, an 88 acre site was acquired on the edge of Brompton, streets were laid out and the first art galleries erecte, which were nicknamed ‘the Brompton Boilers’ for their utilitarian appearance. These were taken down in the 1860s and some rebuilt in Bethnal Green, where they now accommodate the Museum of Childhood. Prince Albert died in 1861 and the Albert Hall was built in his memory, opposite Kensington Gardens. The Royal Albert Hall is one of the UK’s most treasured and distinctive buildings, recognisable the world over. Since its opening by Queen Victoria in 1871, the

world’s leading artists from every kind of performance genre have appeared on its stage. The Natural History Museum brought the British Museum’s rocks, fossils and skeletons to Cromwell Road in 1881. The Victoria & Albert Museum - originally a museum of manufacturing - was opened in its present form by Edward VII in 1909. The Science Museum followed in 1928. J U N E 2 0 1 1 69

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ond Street was named after Sir Thomas Bond, a distinguished Royalist and Comptroller of the Household of Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of Charles I. Thomas Bond, together with a syndicate of wealthy merchants and bankers, decided to design a new town. Building began in 1686, before which time Bond Street was a swamp and Piccadilly was a muddy lane running to it. It is hard to imagine now, but the area that is now Old Bond Street was frequented by duelling highwaymen. Sadly, Bond did not see his investment come to fruition, dying a year before its completion. The street at this point ran from Piccadilly to Burlington Gardens. There was not enough money to see through completion of Bond’s original idea, so to the north there was still open country. In 1700 the street was extended to Clifford Street and was named ‘New’ Bond Street to distinguish it from ‘Old’ Bond Street, which had already become inhabited by nobility. It was not until 1721 that the street was finally extended to Oxford Street. Within a few years the reputation of Bond Street grew and it became one of the most fashionable addresses in London. By the middle of the 18th century it had become the meeting place for elegant and fashionable ladies who took their daily strolls there. Shopping was a great preoccupation in the life of London ladies during the eighteenth century, and many were inclined to change their costumes every hour just to stroll up and down Bond Street. At the same time a group known as the Bond Street Loungers also appeared in the street, setting fashions and determining what was and wasn’t ‘acceptable’. They also created a walk known as the Bond Street Roll, which was fashionable at the end of the century.

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Georgian Bond Street was a male domain. Its sporting clubs and hotels were frequented exclusively by men. The Bond Street Loungers continued to put in their daily appearances and ladies of fashion could only be decently seen before midday - and then only if accompanied by a chaperone. By 1840 Bond Street was beginning to brim with shops - tailors, milliners, shirtmakers, wine merchants, perfumers, shoe makers, book sellers, butchers, grocers and bakers - which all opened in the hope of vying for business from the gentry living in this fashionable area. In Victorian times many of the shopkeepers still lived above their shops so that they could offer their rich clients service and personal attention twenty four hours a day. Indeed, at this time it was still not possible to buy ready made clothes, other than underwear and blouses. In the early 1900’s, the hours between two o’clock and five o’clock in the afternoon were the unofficial ‘strolling’ time for the fashionable ladies and gentlemen to wander the pavements of Bond Street. During the years there have been many famous inhabitants and visitors to the street. In 1797 Lord Horatio Nelson spent

several painful months recuperating at number 147 New Bond Street following the Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, during which his elbow was shattered by a bullet and subsequently his arm was amputated whilst still on board his ship. Other famous residents and visitors to the street include such luminaries as William Pitt the elder, Henry Fielding who wrote part of Tom Jones whilst staying on the street, James Boswell, Sir Walter Scott, Sir David Garrick, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Dr Johnson and Lord Byron. Asprey is Bond Street’s oldest remaining store, Charles Asprey, son of the company’s founder, William Asprey moved the already successful business to its current location at 167 New Bond Street in 1847. A luxury goods brand from its earliest days, Asprey was renowned for its dressing cases and pioneered the more portable styles in leather, ideal for the new style of travel ushered in by railways. In 1902 a Cartier store opened at New Burlington Street, where the daring look of Cartier jewellery caught on amongst the nobility, the ‘Garland’ style was particularly in Vogue at

the time. In 1904 Cartier received its first Royal Warrant from King Edward VII and by 1909 the store moved to 175 New Bond Street, the address which would become world famous as the London headquarters of the jeweller. In 1917 Sotheby’s moved from Wellington Street, where it had been established for a century, to its famous New Bond Street salerooms, where it remains today. The name of Sotheby’s was fundamental in establishing London and Bond Street at the centre of the world art market. Today, the quality of Bond Street has not changed. It has one of the highest numbers of Royal Warrants on a single street but it is by no means staid, with an international reputation for excellence and choice. The street thrives on its reputation for offering exclusive fashion, jewellery, perfume, arts and gifts in stores where customer service is still of paramount importance. And whilst the majority of goods sold in the street are ready made, it is still possible to have products custom made for the individual, from silk shirts to hats and shoes.

Building began in 1686, before which time Bond Street was a swamp and Piccadilly was a muddy lane running to it.

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ummer’s on the way and revamping the patio’s a priority if you want to take full advantage of sunny days and sultry nights. There’s a superbtchoice of furniture and accessories which could transform even a drab, tiny space - with prices that won’t raise your temperature by turning the bank balance red. Create some patio party razzmatazz with glowin-the-dark furniture and vibrantly coloured gnomes, or be more demure with decorative wired pieces or classic rattan furniture. And for outdoor decor divas there’s the ultra-fashionable ‘outdoor room’ look with swinging cocoon seats, coffee tables and canopied loungers. “Over the years we’ve seen a move away from functional, utilitarian garden furniture as customers demand a lot more from their outside space,” says Nicola Gidlow, outdoor living buyer for John Lewis. “People want a recognisable style, rather than random pieces, and a space which is tailored to their lifestyle and matches their interior taste. “Also, what’s emerging strongly this season is a trend for creating settings which conjure a holiday, exotic atmosphere that probably reflects a trend to ‘staycation’.” Rob Fairhurst, managing director at Outdoor Chic, says patios are fast becoming the new ‘play areas’ for adults. “There’s a strong trend for kitchen/family rooms opening out on to a terrace or garden so the area’s highly visible from the home, and that means people require the setting to have the ‘wow’ factor and be a focal point. “Let’s face it, secretly most people want to turn the neighbours green with envy with a sophisticated ‘outdoor’ room which is as comfortable as a lounge and enhances their property.” If you’re wavering between wood and wire, or wrestling over rattan and wicker, make it simple by checking out perfect patio looks.

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It’s hardly surprising that as an island nation we never tire of coastal style, and it’s sailed in again this season. “Natural wood furniture, crisp blue and white fabrics for cushions and tablecloths and smart navy parasols have a timeless appeal and conjure an easy informality which is just right for relaxing,” says Gidlow. “No matter what the location, it’s easy to mimic that by-the-sea atmosphere with a few seaside accessories, from blue hurricane lamps, to stripey deckchairs and a barbecue bucket.” Hot tropics

Turn up the heat in the garden with exotic florals, spicy hues and light-up furniture that makes a patio an irresistible entertaining space in the evening. “Colour and technology are the big story for patios,” says Rob Fairhurst. “Furniture which incorporates lighting is fun but also highly effective at glamorising even modest patios and adding an extra dimension to the outdoors at night.” Country garden cool

This is a quintessentially British look, redolent of soft green landscapes and the idyllic setting for lazy afternoon teas or sunset cocktails. “While classic squarer shapes will always remain popular, this season will see the re-emergence of the ‘timeless curve’,” says Heather McCann, creative director for specialist company Indian Ocean. “Gentle lines provide a more sympathetic look for an outdoor space, especially in more traditional settings. If you want a different, but still suitable, interpretation, opt for a chic combination of white and wood, which is a key trend this summer.” Luxury lounging

Blur the boundary between the indoors and outdoors with a space that’s furnished with as much care and attention as

a lounge. Ensure it’s stylish by keeping a sharp eye on design as well as comfort. “Al fresco dining is one of the great pleasures of summer,” says George Clarke, design consultant for B&Q. “An area of decking or paving with a pergola over the top will give a sense of enclosure and make it feel like an outdoor room. Zone areas by using structured plants in pots to give instant shape, character and interest.” J U N E 2 0 1 1 75

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or my sins I have a Questions and Answers panel on my website, and my goodness you should see the items people take photographs of and send in. Actually of course I am flattered that anybody would go to so much trouble and every item has at least one point of interest and more importantly it is usually part of someone’s family history. But the range is vast, from a doorplate removed from an old continental steam train to a fine piece of English furniture or a hard-paste porcelain ‘fairing’ from Bavaria. Because of the wide variety I thought t you might like to see a sample and the ‘fairing’ seems a good one to start with. The boy and the girl illustrated are late 19th to early 20th century and were made in the south east of Germany where some fifty-seven factories were producing porcelain wares of every conceivable type and quality during the last half of the 19th century and up until the First World War. Many were novelty models, which adorned the shelves of cabinets, mantelpieces and any other available space in the Victorian home. They were often copies of other countries’ products such as nodding-head figures originally from China or Lace Plates from England. I have such a plate with a transfer print

on the front showing a picture of Tring High Street entitled “A Present From Tring” and a mark stamped on the back which says “Made in Austria”. From this alone we know it was made in the 20th century, following the imposition of a tariff in 1890 by Congressman and future President of America William McKinley whereby the name of the country of origin was to be marked on any commodity entering the U.S. The words ‘Made In’ were added after the turn of the century. The smaller, poorer quality figures were popular prizes at fairgounds, hence the name ‘fairing’ but even these are collectable today. Silver hall-marks are notoriously difficult to photograph but the owner of the forks illustrated did a splendid job. There are two or three things we can tell immediately from the photos without any great experience. The shape of the handle is similr to a straight sided

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violin and is thus known as a “Fiddle Pattern” handle. This did not appear on English silver flatware – the trade name for cutlery – much before the end of the 18th century. But the edge is not plain, it has a line known as a “Thread” around it and the combination is called a “Fiddle and Thread” pattern. A further refinement was the addition of a cast shell at the very end and this type was known as a “Fiddle, Thread and Shell” pattern which is quite difficult to say towards the end of a very good dinner. So from the shape alone we can safely assess the date of these as being not before the 1790’s. Confirmation comes from the hallmarks which tell us that the forks were made of Sterling Standard silver, that is 92.5% pure, in London by GA, generally accepted as the mark of George Angell in 1846. The fifth mark, the head of Queen Victoria is clear to see and indicates that a tax or duty has been. This duty and thus the mark was made redundant in 1891. Continuing with marks, the production of so many new and different commodities and the use of so many new materials during the first half of the 19th century led to the introduction of a Design Registration Mark, the first of which appeared in 1842. This was later to become the registration of a Patent mark. It was in diamond or ‘kite’ form with numbers and letters in the corners surmounted by a numeral denoting the class – ie furniture or silver or ceramics. From these numbers and letters it is possible to trace the day of the month of the year that the design was registered. Not when it was made but the date before which it was unlikely to have been on sale to the public. Thus the pattern of the pair of ‘Christmas’ jugs shown was first

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registered on 12th March 1864. The number at the bottom is the parcel number and the initials below are those of the maker, Messrs Corke, Edge & Malkin, Newport Pottery, Burslem, Staffordshire, who were operative between 1860 and 1871. English furniture can rarely be ascribed with a date as accurately as that but with certain clues gleaned from type of timber, construction, use and shape it is usually possible to pin down to a decade or sometimes less. The piece I have chosen here is without doubt late Regency in period. That is 1825 to1835. Although George IV had died in 1830 many of the styles introduced during the latter part of his reign cointinued to dominate the fashionable homes of England. And this piece certainly graced a fashionable house for it is a wine cooler, decorated with the finest cuts of highly figured mahogany and shaped as a sarcophagus, standing on four finely carved lion’s paw feet. The sarcophagus is an ancient shape associated with burial and it became popular during the classical renaissance of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, particularly after Nelson’s body was transported in a coffin so formed at his funeral. Although generally referred to as a wine cooler the correct description would be ‘Cellarette’ because it is enclosed with a hinged and lockable lid, whereas strictly speaking wine coolers are open. However many fine cellarettes have lead linings with a draining hole and plug in the bottom to enable wine to be cooled with ice on specific occassions. Talking of which perhaps you might be kind enough to let me know if an occassional foray into my Q&A bag might be of interest for a future article.

John Bly Est Antiques 1891. Tel: 01442 823030, Mobile: 07831 888826. Website: www.johnbly.com Email:john@johnbly.com

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KITCHEN ARCHITECTURE Putney’s Kitchen Architecture celebrates official recognition as best kitchen company in the UK for the second year in a row

itchen Architecture was first awarded the UK’s kitchen industry’s equivalent of the Oscars “The Master Retailer of the Year” in 2010. Constantly striving to surpass expectations, it’s testament to the design skills and unrivalled service delivered by this family-run business that they have secured the most coveted and prestigious “Master Retailer of the Year” title again in 2011. Originally opened in Oxford in 2002, Kitchen Architecture rapidly earned a reputation amongst discerning homeowners as the place to go for an open-plan living space. It opened its London showroom on the Lower Richmond Road in Putney in April 2009. The Putney showroom’s double-glazed frontage invites you into an exciting

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elcome to the first in a series of articles looking at Facial aesthetics from a nursing perspective. Aesthetic medicine is a rapidly growing area, with non-surgical treatments such as muscle relaxant injections, Dermal fillers, light therapy, mesotherapy and face peels to name a few, available to help replace what has been taken away through ageing and the environment. These procedures are no longer sought by just women, with increasing numbers of men also looking for a fresher, younger look. Recent media coverage via the documentary Botox Britain (BBC 3, Thursday 7th April) highlighted the growing trend for injectable treatments and dermal fillers, including the worrying ease of obtaining DIY kits over the internet, and the so-called teen-toxin phenomenon. The documentary quite rightly reinforced the need for those considering nonsurgical cosmetic treatments to seek a reputable provider. This article looks at what regulations are in place for non-surgical cosmetic procedures and what questions you should be asking the healthcare professional before undertaking such procedures. In the UK, only Doctors, Dentists and Nurses registered with the Nursing and midwifery council can administer injectable muscle relaxants and dermal fillers, although there are many reports of individuals without the correct medical training, such as beauticians, running such services. The increasing reports

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These procedures are no longer sought by just women, with increasing numbers of men also looking for a fresher, younger look. injectable for the nurse to administer) have concerned healthcare professionals in the cosmetic treatments sector. Until now these services have fallen outside the scope of the Quality care commission and other regulators. The Independent healthcare Advisory Service (www.

independenthealthcare.org. uk) have recently launched a register of injectable cosmetic providers in conjunction with the Government and Department of Health. This involves background screens, and registers Quality Assurance Mark approval to regulated healthcare professionals (doctors, registered nurses and dentists). Aesthetic nursing practitioners are also coming under more pressure. The nursing governing body, Nursing and Midwifery Council and the Royal College of Nursing, advise against ‘remote prescribing’, and say this should be the exception, rather than routine practice. They recommend that individuals undergoing cosmetic injectable treatments should have a face to face review with the prescriber (Doctor, Dentist or independent nurse prescriber) prior to a cosmetic injectable being given, although there is currently no legal requirement for this. In practice this means that aesthetic nurse practitioners are advised either undergo an extensive independent prescribing course, alter their clinical practice, or in extreme circumstances risk potentially losing their nursing registration. Nurse

Independent Prescribers can legally prescribe and administer licensed injectable cosmetics on their own initiative. What questions should you ask prior to your nonsurgical cosmetic treatment? Who will carry out the treatment & are they registered (e.g. GMC for Doctor, NMC for nurse? ✱ How long have they been trained in this treatment & do they have a certificate of accreditation? ✱ How frequently do they carry it out? ✱ Do they have professional indemnity insurance? ✱ Is the treatment painful and if so what form of anaesthesia is used? ✱ Is all equipment used sterile and used only for me? ✱ Will I see a doctor, dentist, or an Independent Nurse Prescriber and will he/she prescribe the cosmetic injectable? ✱ What are the risks involved? ✱ Do you have any ‘before and after’ photographs that I can see? ✱ What type of aftercare regime will I need after treatment? ✱ Will I be reviewed after the treatment – and is this included in the price ✱ What will happen if I am unhappy with any aspect of the treatment?

Kay Greveson has over ten years experience working as a specialist nurse within the NHS. She qualified as an independent prescriber in 2007 and works as a mobile aesthetic practitioner in Regents Park & Hampstead, and does home visits at your convenience. Tel: 07745845777 E-mail: kaygreveson@msn.com Web: www.facebook.com/regentsparkfacialaesthetics www.twitter.com/

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s summer approaches and we start to plan our holidays, Dr Ariel Haus offers insight into essential care for those longer hours of exposure to the sun. Dr Ariel Haus is also delighted to introduce a new combined treatment; The Rio Look treatment which has been designed to refresh the skin and overall complexion combining a light skin peel & a session of VelaShape to start the elimination of cellulite. In no time the face and rest of body will be glowing in the sunshine, by the pool or sea. Dr Haus performs a selection of skin peels designed for different types of skin. The tiny particles of dead skin are then vacuumed away with the crystals, improving skin clarity, minimising blocked pores and creating a glowing effect. Microdermabrasion is an excellent procedure for freshening the skin. Dr Ariel Haus offers the following advice on the importance of Vitamin D and also how to keep levels of vitamin D high and safe; “As everybody knows, Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that is vital for strong bones and a healthy immune system. Deficiency of vitamin D is associated with bone softening in adults, rickets in children and, more recently, with high blood pressure, arthritis, type I diabetes and certain cancers. There is quite a lot of differing opinion about whether by using high SPF creams and thereby protecting ourselves from potentially harmful skin cancers, that we may be risking increased illness as a result of vitamin D deficiency. I do not believe this to be the case. While UV radiation is one source of vitamin D, I do not consider it to be the best source because the benefits of obtaining vitamin D through UV exposure cannot be separated from an increased risk of skin cancer. UV radiation is the most preventable risk factor

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for the development of skin cancer and that should be the primary concern of any doctor or person who is concerned about reducing their own risk of developing skin cancer.“ A healthy diet and knowledge of what sunscreen suits what skin are also vital elements in maintaining awareness and best practice when under those rays, Dr Ariel Haus continues; “Provided that you follow a healthy diet that includes foods naturally rich in vitamin D (e.g., dairy products and fish), foods/beverages fortified with vitamin D (e.g., fortified milk and fortified cereals), and/ or vitamin D supplements then your body will absorb an adequate amount of vitamin D to protect you from illness associated with a lack of vitamin D.

However in considering the right sunscreen to look for it is important to keep in mind that what makes sunscreens different is the level of protection from UV exposure that they provide. A common misconception is that the higher the SPF the better the protection offered. The sun contains both UVA rays (which pass through window glass, penetrate into the deepest layer of the skin and are associated with premature aging and melanoma) and UVB rays (the sun’s burning rays, which are blocked by window glass, but are the primary cause of sunburn, and also are linked with skin cancer). It is important that any sunscreen provides protection against both UVA and UVB rays but the SPF number on sunscreens

only reflects the product’s ability to deflect the sun’s burning rays (or UVB). Sunscreens labelled broad-spectrum provide coverage against both UVA and UVB light. Dr Haus recommends Anthelios from La Roche Posay and Capital Soleil from Vichy. Dr Ariel Haus is registered as a medical practitioner in Brazil, the United Kingdom and Portugal. The specific noninvasive cosmetic treatments that Dr. Haus offers are: l Skin peels to remove the effects of sun damage and also to rejuvenate the skin l Treatments to address wrinkles and frown lines l Dermal fillers (bioplasty and Restylane SUBQ) to smooth out deeper wrinkles and lines l Skin treatments, rejuvenation and hair removal using eMax laser l Body sculpting, cellulite and fat removal with Velashape, the latest technology to achieve non-surgical liposuction. In addition to his private clinic in Harley Street, London, Dr. Haus also works in the NHS and by arrangement is also able to see patients in Rio de Janeiro. Dr Ariel Haus only uses non-invasive treatments and medicines that have been approved by the relevant regulators in the U.K. In most cases, these procedures have also been approved for use in other countries in Europe and the United States. The Rio Look treatment is priced from £199.00 (includes 2 VelaShape sessions on stomach or thighs or both and 1 skin peel) www.drhausdermatology.com & http://drarielhaus.blogspot.com 10 Harley Street, London W1G 9PF 020 7467 1525

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Casualty First A new walk in Casualty for minor injuries is to be opened in St Johns Wood as the charitable Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth expands its services for the community.

asualty First will be open 7 days a week for walk in wounded and be located at the front of the Hospital in Grove End Road, It will allow people to pay to be seen in minutes and avoid long waits associated with NHS Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments. The self pay service for minor accidents, injuries and illnesses will open in September. 100 J U N E 2 0 1 1

All patients will be seen by a fully qualified doctor and pay a fee for an initial consultation with further charges for extra treatment if necessary. David Marshall, chief executive of the hospital, believes Casualty First will help A&Es by relieving pressure on them. “It has been apparent for some time that there is a need for a ‘walk-in’ urgent care centre within the local community,” he said. “As a

hospital within the area we are delighted to announce the opening of Casualty First, which will provide local people with urgent care facilities conveniently. “For those people in need, it will provide the same world-class medical care that is already on offer within the hospital itself, while at the same time helping to support our on-site charity, St John’s Hospice, which provides free care for 800 terminally

ill patients each year.” The Casualty First opening is the latest expansion for the charitable Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth - a truly unique independent hospital offering the community ultimate standards of medical care in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The 450 Consultants are able to treat almost any illness and enjoy the back up of nurses, who are praised as some of the finest in the UK. The Hospital has five fully equipped operating theatres and all bedrooms are single occupancy with en suite. In the latest audit the Hospital had zero cases of MRSA. Patients enjoy the convenience of one stop units – giving same day assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Proud to be independent ,the Hospital has been chosen by the UK Athletics 2012 Olympic team as their official medical facility. Many of the UK’s top sporting institutions trust our Consultants ad staff to look after their elite sportsmen, including premiership football, rugby and cricket clubs. All our profits fund on-site Hospice, St Johns and both the Hospital and Hospice share one ethos – to provide the highest quality of health care for all those who seek it. 60 Grove End Road, London, NW8 9NH. Tel: 020 7806 4000 Email: info@hje.org.uk COME TO OUR SUMMER FAIR AND SUPPORT THE HOSPICE

Free entry on 2nd of July at St John’s Wood Church Gardens, Wellington Place, St John’s Wood, NW8 9PF, which is at the South end of the High Street. There will be fun for all the family, including a mega slide, walking on water, activity castle, teacups, funfair stalls as well as food and drink. It opens at 11am and finishes at 5pm.

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Although recently voted by People Magazine US as the world’s most beautiful woman, surprisingly Jennifer Lopez received only 10% of the vote and Victoria Beckham only 4%.

Cheryl Cole should actually be on top of the world right now, a new survey has discovered she has the body most women covet.

New survey reveals that

Cheryl Cole

has the body most women want!

new survey conducted by Liberate, the UK’s largest network of BAAPS* and/ or BAPRAS**-accredited cosmetic surgeons, reveals that Cheryl Cole has the body that most women want! Liberate, which has over 60 locations across the UK, surveyed 3000 women between the ages of 18-34 and found that just fewer than 30% of

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women would most like their body to look like Cheryl Cole. PussyCat Doll’s Nicole Scherzinger was in second place (19%) and Angelina Jolie & Rhianna tied in third place with 15% of the vote for the most desirable female celebrity body. Although recently voted by People Magazine US as the world’s most beautiful woman, surprisingly Jennifer

Lopez received only 10% of the vote and Victoria Beckham only 4%. The survey also found that 30% of women had undergone cosmetic surgery with breast augmentation (“boob job”) being the most popular procedure (28%) followed by Nose (17%) eyes (11%) and Liposuction/ tummy tuck (15%). Half the women surveyed

would have cosmetic surgery if cost was no object but only a small percentage (17%) would take out a loan to cover this. The Liberate survey also highlights the need for women to be better informed of the dangers of cosmetic surgery abroad or in the wrong hands. Despite recent deaths following botched surgery abroad, a staggering 40% admitted that they would consider having surgery abroad if it was cheaper. Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon Mr Jonathan Staiano, Liberate, remarked: ‘Cosmetic surgery is a field in which there are many practitioners who rely on glossy marketing and promotion rather than medical and surgical qualifications. Liberate stands for a group of highly qualified plastic surgeons whose reputations are far more important than encouraging patients to have unnecessary or unsafe surgery. We encourage patients to seek second and third opinions and to research your surgeon before allowing him or her to operate on you.’ Without the tools needed to make responsible choices cosmetic surgery can end up costing people financially, physically and psychologically, Liberate aims to give people the power to choose, providing them with a new and safer approach to cosmetic surgery. For more information, please visit www. liberatecosmeticsurgery.com

A new Polo with free insurance and servicing, plus £500 off. Yes, a new Polo. That’s right, a new one.

Unbelievable Value

Alan Day Hampstead Telephone 0207 644 7800

www.alandayvw.co.uk

Representative

7.9% APR

Price advertised includes £500 off. *One years free insurance is available from Volkswagen Insurance for drivers over 21, excluding Northern Ireland. Go to insurewithvolkswagen.co.uk/polo for full terms and conditions. Volkswagen Insurance is sold, underwritten and administered by Allianz Insurance plc. Offers apply to stock vehicles only when ordered by 30th June, 2011. †3 years or 30,000 miles (whichever comes soonest). Free servicing is available for customers who purchase their car with Solutions. Indemnities may be required. Subject to status. Available to over 18s in the UK only. Offers may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Terms and conditions apply. Retail sales only. Volkswagen Finance, Freepost VWFS. Whilst stocks last.

Official fuel consumption in mpg ( litres/100km) for the Polo range: urban 35.3 (8.0) – 67.3 (4.2); extra urban 60.1 (4.7) – 91.1 (3.1); combined 47.9 (5.9) – 80.7 (3.5). CO2 emissions 139 – 91g/km.

f you’ve ever thought private jet travel is only reserved for celebrities, royalty and business tycoons, then think again because as Bob Dylan once famously sang, the times they are a changing… Recently, a European air navigation safety organisation published a report, which confirmed that business aviation was one of the strongest market sectors in 2010, with flight traffic bouncing back from 2009 with an increase of 5.5%. Contrary to what you might think, especially remembering last year’s volcanic ash cloud, business aviation showed signs of recovery and 2011 is looking promising. The private/business aviation world continues to grow for several compelling reasons. As with many of us, the weary travelling public is becoming more disenchanted with time-

consuming queues at commercial airports, as well as the spiralling cost of flying. On the other hand, business aviation offers its customers a very different experience, one which not only saves them time, but one which packages a very private and bespoke service that immerses them in unparalleled levels of comfort and luxury. As an example, busy executives can take advantage of arranging last-minute flights to attend a meeting, with stress-free checkin at their preferred airport. And, more importantly, if you choose your broker carefully, it’s not as expensive as you might think… Private brokerage

With both the renowned Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix showcases

“CrownJets came highly recommended to me and I have been very happy with the service the team has provided. Also the empty legs prices I have been given in the past have been very competitive. “ CEO International Organisation

CrownJets the jewel of private aviation

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tr a vel www.crown-jets.com CrownJets Ltd, 40 Marlborough View, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9YA Telephone : +44 (0)1252 516874

coming up in May, it promises to be a busy time for many business aviation operators, but more so for those select few that can offer a truly private brokerage service. CrownJets is such a company, founded by Managing Director, Jodie Packham, who began her career as a charter broker at Bombardier Skyjet International in Farnborough. CrownJets specialises in global ad hoc charter, aircraft leasing, private flight analysis, jet membership and aircraft sales, all managed with the highest standards of personal service and attention to detail. “At its heart, the foundation to our philosophy at CrownJets is our passion to deliver a quality, bespoke private jet charter experience. The company’s ethos is to not only build partnerships with customers but to also foster a personal relationship where they know they can always count on our unique standards of service,” explained Jodie. The personal touch

“This personal and private touch is the cornerstone of our success,” confirmed Jodie. Charter flexibility

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“Jodie is always available on her mobile 24 hours a day 7 days a week, when we were away in Malaga, we wanted to change the date of our return flight, Jodie was extremely helpful and is always very happy to help which really took the stress out of the organisation for me.” Private Client

There is no doubt that to many of us, the world of private jets can be complicated, with a confusing range of options, acronyms and assorted industry jargon. Fortunately, help is at hand, as CrownJets can cut through the maze with its professional in-depth knowledge of the private jet sector. They can provide a straightforward guide to help clients make an informed choice to turn their lifestyle aspirations into reality, with no obligation quotes and full flight analysis. Customers can also become members of CrownJets, which allow them to have their very own personal charter broker who, rather like an account manager, is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All in all, there are many advantages of having your own broker but the crowning glory of this service is that you have instant expertise at your fingertips.

With Cannes and Monaco on the horizon, one area that will be busy for CrownJets is aircraft charter, where a private jet is chartered for a specific route. The seats are not sold individually; the price covers the aircraft flying from say, Oxford to Cannes, irrespective of whether the aircraft is full or not. The benefit of booking a charter flight through CrownJets is that the broker can negotiate the very best offer within the market, each time a customer flies. Once booked, CrownJets then manages all flight arrangements from start to finish, again with their hallmark personal touch to ensure a seamless and hassle-free service. For your added peace of mind, the private broker will remain on call for the duration of your trip to assist with any queries or changes so you can relax. Chartering is very flexible as departures

“We have worked with Jodie and her team for about 3 years, often finding aircraft for our demanding and unhappy customers. And, usually at the last minute, with little if any planning time. CrownJets tirelessly managed the almost endless itinerary changes our customers come up with by just taking the information, and doing whatever it takes to make them happen. “ CEO - Large Private Company can not only be arranged from any airport in the UK but also from any international airports. Such freedom of choice literally stretches your world when booking with CrownJets, as you manage your own time and schedule that best suits your lifestyle. In summary, private jet travel offers a wealth of flying options. With its pedigree in private brokerage, CrownJets offers a very unique service, all managed with a personal touch and attention to detail that will see you never flying commercial again…..the time for CrownJets has well and truly landed.

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URBAN

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ee up with Courvoisier and Urban Golf Kensington this Father’s Day! Courvoisier has joined forces with Urban Golf Kensington to offer a unique Father’s Day experience including a club-and-ball session followed by a glass of delicious Courvoisier Punch! The Courvoisier Urban Golf experience is an hour of golf on one of fifty simulated

golf courses for two people accompanied by two glasses of Courvoisier Punch, all priced at £40. Available on Saturdays (from 10.00am 11.00pm) and Sundays (from 10.00am - 6.00pm) from 19th June to 31st July 2011 at Urban Golf Kensington. Urban Golf opened their third London venue at High Street Kensington in March 2010. Housing 7 state of

the art golf simulators and a revolutionary coaching facility this is the UK’s largest indoor golf venue to date. The décor at Urban Golf Kensington is an eclectic fusion of Victorian and contemporary styles, a nod to the history of the surrounding area without betraying the cool funky style that Urban Golf have become renowned for. The

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Unique Father’s Day experience from Courvoisier and Urban Golf

venue itself has been designed by Squire and Partners, the architects recently announced as having won the prestigious Chelsea Barracks project. The venue is arranged into two distinct areas, both well equipped with large HD screens which can be used for presentations or to watch the latest sporting events. One area has 3 golf simulators, coaching suite, large HD screen and seating area, the other has a cocktail bar, 4 golf simulators, massive HD plasma screen and 2 practice greens where guests can play a novel game of golf billiards. Book your place, price £40, by visiting www.urbangolf.co.uk or telephone 0207 248 8600 and quote ‘Courvoisier Punch Package’. Gift vouchers are available. 125 Kensington High Street London W8 5SF

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