Canary Wharf Magazine August 2019

Magazine August 2019

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All you need to kick off the holiday countdown

Sun, sea, sand and swimwear Essential family travel ideas Victoria Pendleton on friendship and fitness King of speed, Christian Horner

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egardless of how much we may love our jobs, there’s a triple-letter abbreviation that many of us will be whole-heartedly embracing this month – OOO. It’s estimated more than 50 per cent of Wharfers will be setting their Out of Office for at least one week this month, so expect the Estate to quieten. We’ll manage with ease to get a seat on the DLR, the queues will pass even more quickly at Wharf Kitchen – and getting an al fresco table at Carluccio’s will be a cinch.

This issue is packed with ideas for getting the most from your adventures whether you are travelling solo, in a couple, or getting to spend quality time with your children.

Parents now look for more activities for their kids from a holiday than just buckets and spades. On page 90 we review luxury hotels and resorts offering children sports and skills academies that not only give their parents some downtime by the pool, but can also kick start a lifelong passion for a hobby.

In our style pages there’s plenty of swimwear and sports looks for all generations and a wealth of ideas for Canary Wharf events happening on the Estate this summer.

And as the Grand Prix continues, we interview Christian Horner, Team Principal of the Red Bull Racing Formula One team. He’s a busy man – managing his team and flying around the globe for racing weekends. He’s also married to Spice Girl Geri and father to their son Monty. He tells how he adores his work – but loves to kick back, put on his OOO and relax with his family on holiday.

Enjoy August – it’s bound to fly by.

Dawn Alford

T HIS MONTH THE T EAM HAS B EEN . . .

CHANNELLING TOM CRUISE…

…contributing editor Richard Brown took to the skies with some of the world’s best pilots to try formation flying with the Breitling jet team.

SAVING LITTLE ROOM FOR DESERT...

…at Gloria, Shoreditch. Deputy Editor Ellen bagged a table at what is being hailed as London’s best Italian restaurant. She recommends the carbonara, served in a wheel of parmesan.

FESTIVALISING AT ON BLACKHEATH…

…just across the river from Canary Wharf, Blackheath hosted a weekend full of family fun, great food and top performances from Jamiroqui, Rag’n’Bone Man and Grace Jones.

GETTING OUR SWEAT ON…

…Online editor Mhairi Graham tried out the new Barry’s Boot Camp and Lululemon fitness collaboration. To read more about the ultimate in fitness fun see page 66.

DINING WITH DOM…

…just after 12pm, Monday to Friday, our brand executive Dominic Jeffares can be found at Wharf Kitchen contemplating which eatery to feast from. Whatever his choice, it’s always accompanied by fried plantain. Look out for his new column, Dom Dines, in the next issue.

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C ON TR IB U TOR S

CONTENT DIRECTOR

Dawn Alford

DEPUTY EDITOR

Ellen Millard

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Richard Brown

DIGITAL EDITOR

Mhairi Graham

SENIOR ASSISTANT EDITOR

Anna Prendergast

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Abisha Sritharan

HEAD OF DESIGN

Laddawan Juhong SENIOR DESIGNER

Ismail Vedat

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Alice Ford

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Eren Ellwood

GENERAL MANAGER

Fiona Smith

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

Rachel Gilfillan

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORS

Samantha Lathan Danielle Thirsk

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

Madelyn Curnyn

BRAND EXECUTIVE

Dom Jeffares PUBLISHED BY

Annabel Harrison

Tracy Schaverien

Jan Jacques

Annabel is our editorat-large and an expert on the luxury industry

Tracy Schaverien is a features writer for Hello! magazine

Freelance writer Jan Jacques specialises in all things beauty

What have you been working on for this issue? This month I have explored the excitingly innovative world of sustainable swimwear (p.54).

What are your summer holiday plans? I have already been to Split in Croatia, which was beautiful, and coming up is a relaxed long weekend with friends and family in Rye near Brighton.

What are you looking forward to in August?

A night at Dormy House in the Cotswolds with my husband, one of the most perfect English weekendaway destinations.

What have you been working on this issue? When my kids were young, holidays felt anything but restful, but I’ve discovered it is possible to have a relaxed break and keep the children happy. For this issue I reviewed the wonderful Sani Resort, in Greece (a tough job, but someone’s got to do it) (p.100) What are your summer holiday plans? Visits to our local outdoor pool, day trips to the coast and a family holiday to Biarritz, in south western France, where I plan to spend a lot of time on the beach.

What have you been working on this issue?

For this issue I spoke to beautician to the stars Chelsée Lewis (p.46) What are your summer holiday plans? Laughing my head off at Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

What are you looking forward to in August? Not needing an umbrella!

What are you looking forward to in August? One of the things I most look forward to in August is having a break from doing the school run and making packed lunches. Simple pleasures.

ON THE COVER Summer paradise beach on Cock Burn Island in Myanmar. See more summer holiday inspiration on page 89.

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CONTENTS ISSUE NO. 169 – AUGUST 2019

REGULARS 10

CONTRIBUTORS Introducing the faces behind the August issue

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THE AGENDA Everything you need to know this month

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KIDS’ CLUB The best family-friendly activities in London

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FOOD & DRINK Where to celebrate Afternoon Tea Week

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BEAUTY NEWS Release your inner child with these Disney-themed make-up collections

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HEALTH & FITNESS Trainers and trampolines for an alternative workout

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HER STYLE Swimwear and sandals to see you through the summer

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HIS STYLE John Boyega is the first Jo Malone Gent

FEATURES

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JEAN-MARC PONTROUÉ The Panerai CEO talks, future plans, e-commerce and experience-based selling

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FAMILY HOLIDAY FUN How to make the most of your family summer holiday

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CHILD’S PLAY Stylish childrenswear for an easy-breezy summer

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SUMMER OF FUN The best summer holiday activities to keep the whole family entertained

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CHEATS FOR THE BEACH Meet Chelsée Lewis, beautician to the stars

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SEA SHARP The sustainable swimwear brand making waves

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SPORTY SISTERS Victoria Pendleton stars in the new Sweaty Betty campaign

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CHRISTIAN HORNER The Red Bull Racing boss on life in the fast lane

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HORSING AROUND Hackett hosts an equestrian-themed exhibition

TRAVEL

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ACADEMY REWARDS The luxury retreats keeping little ones happy

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THE CALL OF THE WILD Breakfast with a side of safari at Nairobi’s Giraffe Manor

1 0 0 GREECE IS THE WORD

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The five-star Halkidiki retreat that caters to all the family

PROPERTY

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10 PARK DRIVE’S FINAL RELEASE Canary Wharf’s first residential development unveils its last apartments

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HOT PROPERTY Inside Blackheath’s newest development

Book Club

Exhibition Victoria’s Palace at Buckingham Palace This year marks 200 years since the birth of Queen Victoria. To commemorate the occasion, Buckingham Palace is hosting a special exhibition during its summer opening of the state rooms. The exhibit will explore the life of the influential queen and how she turned the once-private house into the royal residence we know today. Highlights include an oil on canvas portrait of a young Victoria painted by Thomas Sully shortly after she moved into the palace, and a beautiful ball gown worn by the queen to the Stuart Ball in 1851. Entry to the exhibition is included as part of the state rooms entry ticket.

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Until 29 September, from £25 for an adult and £14 for a child, rct.uk

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The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (And Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)

by Phillipa Perry Psychotherapist, agony aunt and best-selling writer Philippa Perry explores parenthood in this hilarious book on the dos and don’ts of parenting. This book attempts to help parents understand how their own upbringing may affect their parenting, how to break negative cycles, and how to handle their own feelings as well as their child’s. £12.99, Waterstones, Cabot Place

GENDA EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS MONTH WORDS ABISHA SRITHARAN

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NEWS

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Things to keep the kids entertained

Mamma Mia! The Party

Restaurant Harrods Dining Hall Harrods has opened its brand new Dining Hall following an extensive restoration. The third phase in a two-year overhaul of the department store’s food and drinking offering, the new eatery gives customers the chance to sit and enjoy fresh and seasonal dishes made with specialist ingredients – sourced directly from the Roastery & Bake Hall and the Fresh Market Hall – and prepared by Harrods’ own chefs. Kama by Vineet, and Caviar House & Prunier are part of the new dining hall, as is The Sushi Bar, headed up by Eddie Lim of the Mango Tree group.

Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X

Unleash your inner dancing queen, as Mamma Mia! The Party heads to London. After a hugely successful run in Stokholm, the party is taking over the O2 in London later this August. Created by ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus, Mamma Mia! The Party is a unique dining and entertainment experience that will put guests in the middle of the musical. Guests will be able to enjoy a spectacular show, a three-course Mediterranean feast, and plenty of ABBA hits.

My, my, how can we resist it?

29 August – 16 February, from £135, mammamiatheparty.co.uk

Festival

£20, Flying Tiger, Crossrail Place

The Little Book of Me activity book is guaranteed to keep kids of all ages busy during long road trips or rainy days at home. £5, Paperchase, Jubilee Place

London Craft Beer Festival London Craft Beer Festival returns to Tobacco Dock this month. For three days only, hundreds of beerlovers will join more than 80 brewers from around the world to celebrate all things beer. Ticketholders will be able to enjoy unlimited access to a wide variety of beer, including those made especially for the festival.

There will be plenty of delicious dishes to be enjoyed alongside the bottomless pints, from big names such as Hoppers, Club Mexicana and Brigadiers. In addition to this, live music will come courtesy of Kaiser Chiefs, Friendly Fires and more.

9-11 August, from £44.95, londoncraftbeerfestival.co.uk

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This karaoke microphone – complete with bluetooth speakers – is the ideal item to keep every budding pop star entertained this summer holiday.

With a range of topics and themes, Dobble has a version for everyone. The card game is suitable for age six and above, so parents can join in too. £14.99, Waterstones, Cabot Square

This snugly journal set comes complete with a ballpoint pen, a pencil sharpener and scented highlighters. £20, Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, Canada Place 15

Film Club FROM CULT FLICKS TO BOX OFFICE HITS, CATCH YOUR FAVOURITE FILM AT THESE OPEN-AIR CINEMAS

Canary Wharf Summer Screens Movie nights at Canary Wharf allow guests to enjoy free films surrounded by stunning skyscrapers and city views.

Top movies include the starstudded Into the Woods, the hilarious Night at the Museum and the classic Jurassic Park.

Guests can make the most of their movie night with drinks from the Grandstand Bar or picnic items from Waitrose, Carluccio’s or one of the other nearby restaurants and stores.

Until 24 September, canarywharf.com

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NEWS

Backyard Cinema This summer, Backyard Cinema is transporting guests to the sun-kissed beaches of LA for an immersive cinema experience. Sip cocktails beneath waving palm trees while enjoying cinematic classics including Grease, Dirty Dancing and Back to the Future, as well as recent hits The Greatest Showman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Captain Marvel and A Star is Born. There will also be allocated family screenings, showing The Lego Movie 2 and Mary Poppins Returns.

Until 26 August, from £18.99, backyardcinema.co.uk

Somerset House

Luna Cinema

Film4 Summer Screen returns to the grounds of the historic Somerset House this month. This film festival not only shows a range of new and much-loved films – which this year includes God’s Own Country, Pain and Glory, Clueless and The Matrix – but also allows fans to hear from special guests who had a hand in the movie of the night, ranging from Hollywood actors to critically-acclaimed directors. This year’s star guests include Antonio Banderas, Peter Morgan CBE and Josh O’Connor.

Live DJ sets inspired by each movie will take place before screenings, which guests can enjoy alongside an array of food and drink options.

The much-loved open air Luna Cinema is back for another summer of great movies and stunning locations. Screenings include Mary Poppins Returns on the beautiful grounds of Kensington Palace, critically-acclaimed The Favourite at Opera Holland Park, and cult classic The Breakfast Club at Battersea Park. For younger film fans, there’s Luna Kids – the UK’s first open air cinema designed for children. Screenings are being held at both Knebworth House and Hampon Court Palace, where kids and big kids alike can enjoy favourites such as The Incredibles 2, Moana, and The Little Mermaid.

8-21 August, from £20.75, somersethouse.org.uk LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K

Until 29 September, Luna Cinema from £15.50, Luna Kids from £8, thelunacinema.com

And if it rains...

Everyman Cinema Leave your umbrella at home and head to Everyman Cinema, where the live-action Dora the Explorer movie – Dora and the Lost City of Gold – is showing this August. The new flick sees Dora take on her biggest adventure yet: high school. With the help of her best friend Boots the monkey and her cousin Diego, Dora attempts to navigate her way through high school while solving the mystery behind the lost city of gold.

From 9 August, Everyman Cinema, Crossrail Place 17

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Full bloom: One whiff of Jo Malone London’s Poppy & Barley cologne will transport you to an English meadow Available from 21 August, from £48 for 30ml, Jo Malone London, Cabot Place

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JEAN-MARC PONTROUÉ

L O YA L T O L U X U R Y G O O D S C O N G L O M E R AT E RICHEMONT FOR 20 YEARS, JEAN-MARC PONTROUÉ SERVED MONTBLANC AND ROGER D U B U I S B E F O R E B E C O M I N G C E O O F PA N E R A I I N APRIL 2018. SINCE THEN, THE FRENCHMAN HAS L A U N C H E D T H E PA N E R A I C H A L L E N G E R T R O P H Y A N D M A S T E R M I N D E D A PA R T N E R S H I P W I T H LUNA ROSSA, THE CHALLENGER OF RECORD F O R T H E 3 6 T H A M E R I C A ’ S C U P. E A R L I E R T H I S SUMMER, LUXURY LONDON JOINED PONTROUÉ O N PA N E R A I ’ S V I N TA G E S A I L I N G YA C H T, E I L E A N , W H I C H WA S M O O R E D I N S T K AT H A R I N E DOCKS, TO DISCUSS PRICES, PREDICTIONS AND P R E - O W N E D WAT C H S T R AT E G Y WORDS RICHARD BROWN

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anerai manufactures one of the most recognisable silhouettes in mechanical watches – but is it risky to be so reliant on one specific aesthetic? All luxury brands strive to create an iconic product family, whether they’re in eyewear, telephones, watches or handbags. We had two families, now we have four: Luminor, Luminor Due, Radiomir and Submersible.

We have no plans to launch new families but next year will probably be the biggest ever in terms of new products within the same families – new sizes, new dials, new straps.

At the beginning of the year, Panerai started selling watches alongside experiences. Explain the strategy. We want to offer customers access to more than just watches – to limited-edition experiences. We are running three experiences in the next six months, allowing customers who purchase certain watches to dive alongside French free-diving world champion Guillaume Néry; accompany extreme explorer Mike Horn to Svalbard; or train for two days with commandos of the Italian Navy. To be honest, it was an experiment because we had no idea what the response would be – but it’s been a huge success. We had one customer who took all three watches.

The price of mechanical watches has soared in the previous decade. Why? The price isn’t really the issue; it’s how much added value you bring to your product. The price is a cocktail of how much you bring to the table creatively, how much you bring in terms of limitation. We want to remain an exclusive brand; we will not increase production quantities in the next five years; the increase in business will come through creativity – new materials, new movements, more complications.

Panerai’s two-mast ketch, Eilean, was designed by Fife Shipyard of Scotland in 1936 – the same year the watchmaker created its first timepiece for the Italian Navy It wasn’t until 1993 that Panerai began producing watches for the civilian market Both Panerai’s Radiomir and Luminor watch families take their name from luminescent materials developed to make the hour markers and hands legible in the dark and underwater 22

INTERVIEW

THE BRAND OF THE HOLLYWOOD HARDMAN

Pre-owned watches have become big business – what’s Panerai take? We are running a special test here in London.

You can come to our boutique in Bond Street with your preowned watch – it can be from any brand – and we will give you a quotation in association with Watchfinder [both Panerai and Watchfinder are owned by Richemont] as to how much the timepiece is worth. You can then put the value of that watch towards a new Panerai timepiece. Watchfinder will sell your old watch on our behalf.

How is e-commerce performing for Panerai? It’s still a single digit share of our business, but it’s no longer a single digit after a zero. I totally believe in e-commerce because e-commerce and social media is about content – product is what you get at the end. Content is what provides your brand with relevance. Panerai is a brand of content – it’s expressive, with a bold product, bold performance and an association with high-performance and extreme sports. As long as we have that, we have a voice on social media and in e-commerce. We put our Submersible Bronzo on Mr Porter and it took one minute and 30 seconds to sell the first five models. We are launching another exclusive product with Mr Porter next year.

An increasing number of brands – Audemars Piguet, Breitling, Blancpain, Omega – are abandoning the watch industry’s largest trade shows. Do you still believe in the relevance of such fairs? I strongly believe that Panerai needs a central show. Why? Because we still have 500 doors worldwide and because we speak to a couple of hundred journalists during a show like SIHH. If we had to travel all over the world to meet these people it would take a couple of months, at least. Instead, we spend a lot of money, energy and resources in seeing everyone over a four-day period. It’s not a business-relevant show anymore because our orders are already placed before the show begins.

Instead, we should be looking at how we can bring 300 VIP customers to SIHH each year.

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In 1996, while considering watches for his character in Daylight, Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone reportedly stumbled across Panerai in a jeweller’s window in Rome. Not only did the Rocky actor purchase a watch for himself, but several Mare Nostrum and Submersible models to gift to friends. He gave one to bodybuilding buddy Arnold Schwarzenegger, who chose to wear it in Eraser (1996).

Courtesy of Stallone and Schwarzenegger, Panerai has since enjoyed screen time in all three The Expendables films (2010-2014), as well as in Jason Statham’s The Transporter (2003) and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s The Rundown (2003).

While less strapping leading men have also demonstrated a penchant for the brand’s brawny dive watches – see Hugh Grant in Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001) and Josh Hartnett in Hollywood Homicide (2003) – a cameo in last year’s trigger-happy Death Wish, in which vigilante Bruce Willis is gifted a Radiomir 1940 3 Days Automatic for his birthday, confirms Panerai as the brand of the Hollywood hard-man.

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How is Panerai addressing its social responsibility? We are about to launch a new programme called Panerai Ecológico, which will see us develop products with integrated recycled elements. We did a watch with explorer Mike Horn earlier this year with a plastic strap made from recycled bottles. Today, about 20 per cent of the value of that product is made from recycled components. Next year we will launch a product made of 40 per cent recycled components. Our target is to be the first brand to have 100 per cent of a watch made from recycled components – including the movement. Hopefully we will achieve this in between three and five years.

Sustainability is not just about products; the biggest problem you have as a brand is transportation of people. So we are looking at how we can reduce our exposure to carbon. One way is by holding more video conferences between our headquarters in Geneva, Milan and Neuchâtel, so that less people are travelling between these three locations. We have reduced the amount of material we print by 80 per cent.

Submersible Luna Rossa, £18,300

In August, Max Sirena, skipper of Italy’s Luna Rossa, will take to the waters of Sardinia in a bid to become the official challenger of 36th America’s Cup. Thanks to Panerai, the venerated yachtsman will do so wearing a watch manufactured from the same material as the space-age hull of his 75ft sailboat. Joining compatriot title sponsors Prada and Pirelli, the Florentine watchmaker has created the Submersible Luna Rossa – a 47mm dive watch constructed from super-lightweight, corrosion-resistant carbon fibre and a dial made from the same cloth as Luna Rossa’s sails.

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INTERVIEW

Panerai Challenger Trophy

The submersibles

In 2018, Panerai and the Royal Yachting Association announced the Panerai Challenger Trophy: an award that recognises an outstanding young person who has overcome physical, economic or social challenges to achieve a significant milestone within sailing or windsurfing. This year the accolade was granted to Bradley Pedrick, an 11-year-old who sails at Polkerris Beach in Cornwall. As a three-year-old, Bradley had his leg amputated below the knee due to a rare condition; at seven, he had to have kidney surgery and then, shortly afterwards, he suffered serious burns in an accident. Bradley received a grant of £5,000 to continue his development in sailing.

Polkerris Beach will also receive a grant of up to £10,000. Three runners-up will receive £2,500 along with £5,000 for their clubs. The trophy, designed by Simon Hasan (pictured), is inspired

by Panerai’s classic yacht, Eilean.

SUBMERSIBLE 1950 BMGTECH™ 3 DAYS 47 MM, £13,000

SUBMERSIBLE 42MM, £22,600

SUBMERSIBLE CARBOTECH™ 47MM £15,200

SUBMERSIBLE MIKE HORN EDITION 47MM, £34,800

SUBMERSIBLE CHRONO GUILLAUME NERY EDITION 47MM, £33,900

Is it possible to predict trends in the watch industry? I’ve never looked at trends. When I was with Roger Dubuis, we were the anti-trend brand. Remember that it was Panerai, in 1993, that pioneered the big, bulky watch when successful watches were small and discreet. I strongly believe in disruptive concepts.

Today, I’m more informed by what’s happening in the aerospace business, the yachting business, the supercar business than by what’s happening in the watch industry. When you look at the car industry, there’s a big shift, away from diesel to electric and hybrid engines. Governments are imposing new rules. In our business we have no governments imposing regulations on what we can do with our watches – we have the freedom to be disruptive.

What’s the outlook on the luxury landscape from Panerai’s perspective? The luxury industry has never been so strong – as long as you are bringing creativity and disruption in terms of your product development. We don’t see any elements of our business slowing down. There are so many more positive factors than negative because you have a growing number of rich people in the world; in China and India today, and in Vietnam and Indonesia tomorrow.

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elease your inner Tarzan at Red Letter Days’ adrenaline-pumping Go Ape Tree Top Adventure gift experience. The high ropes challenge will see you navigate intricate crossings, tricky tunnels, wobbly bridges and exhilarating zip wire finales in a tree top canopy high above the forest floor.

Following a safety briefing, slip on a harness and prepare to tackle a plethora of nail-biting obstacles and challenges that will test your stamina, balance and, perhaps most of all, nerves.

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able to enjoy stunning scenery from some of the UK’s most picturesque woodlands.

The experience is available in 31 locations, including three in London (Barnet, Ensfield and Wandsworth), so you’ll be easily able to find a site to suit you or your gift recipient. Suitable for confident climbers and newcomers alike, the course is estimated to take around two to three hours depending on your ability.

Tree Top Adventure at Go Ape for Two People costs £66 and is valid for 10 months, redletterdays.co.uk LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K

S CHOOL’S O U T !

PAGE SPECIAL Inspiration, fashion, travel and ideas for a perfect summer

FA M I L Y H O L I D AY F U N C R E AT I N G S H A R E D MEMORIES TOGETHER O N H O L I D AY I S INVALUABLE FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT – AND HELPING YOU GET THE MOST FROM YOUR TWO WEEKS OUT OF OFFICE WORDS MORAG TURNER

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he family summer holiday can be the best two weeks of the year, allowing you to spend precious quality time together and create the kind special memories you can all talk about for years to come.

But with the stresses of modern life and long-working hours, ensuring your whole family enjoys those 14 days takes careful planning and the clever use of some mindful travel tricks – starting with getting the kids involved with planning in the run up to trip.

“Kids have very little control over their lives at school, so let them have some choice about how they spend their holiday,” explains Tanith Carey author of What’s My Child Thinking? Practical Child Psychology for Modern Parents, written with Dr Angharad Rudkin.

“Have a family meeting before you leave and look through some brochures or websites so they feel their opinion counts too,” says the parenting expert, who says letting youngsters take part in aspects of the planning will really help everyone to connect.

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Indeed, factoring in elements to suit everyone could be the key to success. If you are planning quite a grown-up activity such as sight-seeing in the morning, then ringfence some pool time in the afternoon and make sure the kids know that’s what’s happening. If each day holds a little something for each family member, no one gets bored or resentful.

While little children are chuffed to bits with an ice lolly and 30 minutes at the swings, teenagers can be trickier customers to please if they are missing friends back home or simply ‘bored’ of LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K

hanging out with mum and dad.

The solution to this is often as simple as a bit of time on their own. Consider letting them walk into town alone or read a book at a different pool for the afternoon. If they have made friends, allow them hang out at the beach without you for a couple of hours or ask if your teen fancies signing up to an activity where they will meet others their own age.

This giving of independence shows you acknowledge they are growing up and need some space. Studies show that teenagers are more responsive during

family activities if they have had some time to themselves prior to it.

Another way to prevent boredom is booking family activities they will get a thrill out of. Think zip wiring, snorkelling or hiring jet skis – not the kind of thing you get to do every day and adventurous enough to prize them away from their phones. And do join them. These really are bonding opportunities that you don’t want to miss.

Just because you are away from home, however, doesn’t mean to say you won’t face the same issues you do there. While phones and iPads can be a godsend on a flight, nobody wants to be that family at dinner where all the children are playing on gadgets around the table.

“Frame screen-free time as a reward not a punishment. Talk about how lucky you all are that you are putting away your phones, tablets and video games so you can start to really have fun in the real world together,” advises Carey.

If you can’t fully detach them from their screens, then allocate a certain amount of time in the day for their use as this will hopefully deter the constant asking. Just as back at home, boundaries and rules are important on holiday.

And practice what you preach, urges Carey. “Don't feel guilty about disconnecting from the office. Tell your colleagues you plan to unplug during your holiday so you can connect with your kids instead. This will help co-workers prioritise the essential tasks they need you to do before you go,” she advises.

“If you must check messages, tell your office you will only be checking at set times and not to expect responses in between. Put your out of office reply on, with the name of the person who will deal with it in your absence, so colleagues don't expect a response when they message you.

Your kids need you to de-stress too and feel that they come first.

“But don't expect your holiday – or your kids – to be perfect. We tend to look forward to them a lot, but no holiday is perfect and when we build it up in our minds, we tend to over-react when things don’t go to plan. Accept that things go wrong – or children not always behaving exactly as you would like is part of the process – and you’ll relax a lot more.”

Above all remember the most important thing about any family holiday: your kids want nothing more than to be with you.

“Children love holidays. Not because they get to go to somewhere new and exciting, but because they get something else they value more – your attention.”

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Kids’ Club MAKE SCHOOL H O L I D AY S F U N W I T H K I D - F R I E N D LY ACTIVITIES AND NEW TOYS TO TRY OUT WORDS MORAG TURNER

SUMMER IN THE CITY If ever there was a great place to be a kid (or the parent of one) it’s London. The capital is packed with amazing things for youngsters of all ages to get up to and the long, sunny summer holidays provide the perfect opportunity to do so.

For those looking for a real thrill, how about seeing the city from the sky with Zip Now? Suitable for children aged eight and over and launching from 35m up, the zip wire stretches 225m, and takes you past some of London’s most iconic landmarks at speeds of up to 50 km p/h (london.zip-now.co).

Younger children will love the new West End show Where is Peter Rabbit? at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Five of Breatrix Potter’s classic stories have been adapted into a delightful family show featuring the voices of Myleene Klass and Griff Rhys Jones and combining live projection and puppetry. Until 1 September (officiallondontheatre.com).

And if you can’t get to the actual seaside, there are urban beaches in various places across the capital, which you can visit this August. Two of the best are Hampstead Beach and The Beach at Brent Cross, which have buckets and spades and paddle pools for little ones to splash in. The perfect activity on a warm summer’s day in the city.

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ADD TO BASKET Budding shopkeepers everywhere will love Marks & Spencer’s new Little Shop range, which comprises 25 M&S Food products miniaturised into collectable toys.

Small but perfectly formed, the collection includes mini Percy Pigs, birthday party legend Colin the Caterpillar and even some mini ready meals. You’ll find these fun toys (they are definitely not edible) in M&S food halls across the UK. You can pick one up every time you spend more than £20.

See how many you and your little ones can collect over the summer.

DREAM DESIGN Maison du Monde’s new children’s range offers everything you could need to decorate your youngsters’ room. You’ll find furniture and accessories that cater for babies right through to teens with the 2019 junior ‘universe’ collection. From pastels to monochrome, they have interiors to suit everyone. Or create the most fantastic outdoor space for your kids with mini deckchairs, tepees and tables in bright, fun colours. There is also plastic tableware for the grooviest picnic ever.

Marks and Spencer, Jubilee Place

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HAPPY FEET Cienta’s classic children’s plimsols are stylish and practical in equal measure and come in a range of colours for boys and girls aged 12 months to 12 years. The fact that they are washing machine safe is the cherry on top. cienta-kids.co.uk

SWAP SHOP Kids love a new toy, but more often than not get bored of it with it in a matter of weeks. So how amazing would it be if they could receive something new in the post, play with it for a while and then return it for another shiny new toy? Well they can if you subscribe to Whirli.

From just £9.99, you can create the perfect box from the brand’s huge online collection, which includes the likes of Micro Scooters,

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Le Toy Van, Fisher Price, BRIO, Melissa & Doug and Disney.

Once you’ve chosen from their sharable toy box your selection will be delivered to your door and its contents is yours for up to nine months, during which time you can send the toys back and swap them whenever you are ready. Fun but also sustainable and cost effective, Whirli boxes are something parents and kids will both love. whirli.com

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FROM LEFT Lennon giraffe print T-shirt, £13; Dougie denim shorts, £16; Jayden jungle scene T-shirt, from £13; Dougie denim shorts, £16; Stan stripe shirt, £14; Paddy chino shorts, £16, all Monsoon, Canada Place

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MONSOON’S CHIC CHILDREN’S SUMMER CLOTHES ARE MADE FOR FROLICKING IN THE SUN

FROM LEFT S.E.W Shoal recycled swimsuit, £15; S.E.W Shoal recycled playsuit, £19; S.E.W Athena recycled dress, £23, all Monsoon, Canada Place

FROM LEFT Riley Ric Rac dress, £30; Gerry grandad stripe shirt, £14; Otis linen blend shorts, £20, all Monsoon, Canada Place

Perla dress, £28, Monsoon, Canada Place

FROM LEFT Coco dress, £22; Aleaha chambray dress, £28; Coco one shoulder playsuit, £18; Farrah flamingo denim shorts, £18; Sibel stripe swimsuit, £14; Daisy print sunglasses, £7, all Monsoon, Canada Place

Marissa dress, from £36, Monsoon, Canada Place

FROM LEFT Travis swimshorts, £16; Palmela swim shorts, £16; both Monsoon, Canada Place

Baby Molly mini dress, ÂŁ26, Monsoon, Canada Place

SUMMER OF FUN TA K E Y O U R K I D S O N A N U N F O R G E T TA B L E TRIP THIS SUMMER WITH THESE UNIQUE D E S T I N AT I O N S I N T H E U K . F R O M ENDANGERED ANIMALS IN KENT TO EXPLORING A CASTLE IN BERKSHIRE, THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE WORDS ABISHA SRITHARAN

MAZE RUNNER Forbidden Corner in North Yorkshire is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, spiral staircases, chambers, pop-up fountains and more, created within a four-acre garden in the heart of Tupgill Park and the Yorkshire Dales. Built in the 1980s, the garden opened to the public in 1997, and has since become one of the UK’s best kept secrets. Ideal for a fun day out for the whole family, Forbidden Corner has a whole host of activities and surprises – including secret passageways and spitting statues. theforbiddencorner.co.uk

DOWN IN DOWNTON If, like us, you can’t wait for the Downton Abbey movie to hit cinemas this September, get reacquainted with the ITV drama – and give your kids a history lesson in the process – at its real-life counterpart Highclere Castle. Rich in history, culture and beauty, the Victorian mansion as it is today was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1842, although the castle has been home to the Carnarvon family since the 17th century.

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INTO THE WILD For a safari at your doorstep, Port Lympne Reserve is the ideal place for the whole family to visit this summer. The reserve is home to more than 700 rare and endangered animals including the largest herd of black rhinos in the UK, tigers, lions, gorillas, bears, and the only giraffes in Kent. Guests can take safari tours and see the animals in their natural habitats, visit the Dinosaur Forest, and relax in cafes and restaurants dotted around the space. The reserve also has a boutique hotel with comfortable rooms, and delicious dining options for those who want to spend longer in Port Lympne. Hotel guests have access to free safari rides and talks. aspinallfoundation.org

SEAL WORLD The Cornish Seal Sanctuary – owned by Sea Life – is the home of injured seal pups.

Each season, the sanctuary rehabilitates more than 70 seal pups that have been rescued, and also provides a permanent home to animals that need special care from their team of marine animal experts. When visiting the sanctuary, guests can experience these beautiful marine animals up close, enjoy tours of the sanctuary, feed the seals, become a keeper for the day and even have breakfast with the sea creatures. Kids of all ages are welcome at the sanctuary, and what better place to learn about conservation whilst making some flippery friends and treasured memories? sealsanctuary.sealifetrust.org

FANTASTIC FOREST The forest that inspired A.A.Milne to write his treasured tale of Winniethe-Pooh is one that should be explored by adults and children alike.

Kent’s Ashdown Forest, ak.a Hundred Acre Wood, is open for all to visit, and promises great views, plenty of fun and a wave of nostalgia. Pooh Walks take place daily, where visitors can explore the homes of their favourite characters as well as other popular spots including the location of the Heffalump Trap and Roo’s Sandy Pit. Guests can also play Poohsticks on the bridge. ashdownforest.org

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Food & Drink A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR

AFTERNOON TEA W E E K TA K E S P L A C E THIS MONTH (12-18 AUGUST). MAKE THE MOST OF IT WITH T H E S E E N J O YA B L E AFTERNOON TEA O P T I O N S S U I TA B L E F O R T H E W H O L E F A M I LY

Dedicated to everyone’s favourite magical nanny, the Mary Poppins afternoon tea at Aqua Shard is practically perfect in every way.

To start, guests are handed a golden mirror menu that hints at what’s to come: Mary’s hat reimagined in chocolate and ‘Cherry Tree Lane’ mousse, fairground candy floss and crumpets, to name a few. The treats are served on a custom-made cake stand topped with an umbrella, and plates decorated with Mary Shepard’s original illustrations of Mary Poppins.

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From £49 per person, the-shard.com

TAKES THE CAKE

POTTER TEA

At Browns in Canary Wharf, guests can indulge in a quintessentially British afternoon tea with a selection of seasonal savouries and tasty sweet treats.

Think smoked haddock fishcakes, coronation chicken sandwiches, buttermilk scones and salted caramel profiteroles. Top it off with a glass of Moët & Chandon Impérial or a Hendrick’s Gin & Fever-Tree tonic. Bottoms up!

Le Méridien Piccadilly has launched a Peter Rabbit afternoon tea to commemorate Beatrix Potter’s much loved bunny family. The afternoon tea is served in the hotel’s Terrace Restaurant, a stylish setting with stunning views, and comprises delectable delights including Mr McGregor’s Garden sandwich, Flower Pot Hideout pastry and Every Bunny’s Favourite carrot cake. The treats are served within a faux mini garden, complete with flower pots and cheeky rabbits.

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£25 per child, £35 per adult, terraceonpiccadilly.com

TEA-RRIFIC TOURS If you thought afternoon tea couldn’t get anymore British, try buttering your scone onboard an iconic red route master while soaking up the sights of London. Covent Garden’s Brigit’s Bakery offers B Bakery Bus Tours, where guests of all ages can enjoy afternoon tea while marvelling at the capital’s landmarks. All aboard!

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WE DIDN’T INVENT TEQUILA, Tequila has been around for centuries, but we took the time to get it right, crafting a small-batch spirit that’s worth sipping slowly. It requires Mexico’s finest 100% Weber Blue Agave, hand-selected and distilled in custom copper stills for a smooth finish every time. We didn’t invent tequila,

WE JUST PERFECTED IT.

The perfect way to enjoy Patrón is responsibly. ©2019 Handcrafted and imported exclusively from Mexico by Patrón Spirits International, AG. NV 40% alc./vol.

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riday lunch times at the Wharf Kitchen: most of Canary Wharf has given up trying to find a lid for their tupperware or a fork in the office kitchen and any remaining meal-prep motivation has already checked out for the weekend. So they find themselves here, inwardly applauding their decision, high on the anticipation of a meal that isn’t last night’s leftovers.

At a glance, queues for The Athenian look long. It’s a testament to its popularity; even when other tills have smaller queues or none at all, diners still stand patiently in line for the Wharf’s first Greek street food. Fortunately, the kitchen is efficient and the system slick – food is with you in less than ten minutes, and it’s choosing from the menu that might take a little longer.

From souvlaki to gyros, The Athenian has done for Greek food what the Babek Brothers did for kebabs – taken something with a bad rap and turned it into a lunch-break staple across the capital. Business partners Neofytos Christodoulou and Efthymios Vasilakis brought their native cuisine to London in 2014, after realising the city’s current offering was out of date and not reflective of the quality available back home. The two met running separate market stalls and, to paraphrase the Spice Girls, two became one, bringing together gyros and souvlaki with loukoumades (deep-fried honeyed dough balls).

Gyros are thick, fresh flat breads, traditionally filled with grilled meat, salad, and chips. The Athenian’s inclusive menu offers veggie and vegan options – halloumi, tomato croquettes or mushrooms – alongside the familiar chicken, pork or lamb. Bread, cheese and chips all in one bite might sound a bit like a recipe for a carb-induced coma. But generosity is a core value of Greek cooking, and fresh, high-quality ingredients – sourced from Greece where possible – ensure that The Athenian’s gyros are filling without being heavy; they’ve got more muscle than a wrap, but less stodge than a sandwich. The combination is key, too – there’s even a word in Greek, ψωμοτúρι, which translates as ‘bread and cheese’, such is its fundamental importance to the country’s culture and cuisine.

Sides such as croquettes – made with Santorini tomatoes – or the latest addition to the menu, courgette fritters, come with the restaurant’s secret recipe Athenian Sauce, a sweet, light, mildly spiced dip that you’ll want to soak up with an extra serving of sweet potato fries. Cold cans of Green Cola lemonade line the counter, too, which are sugarfree and sweetened with stevia. “We like supporting Greek suppliers where we can, plus it’s a healthier alternative,” explains Vasilakis. Traditional loukoumades are made for sharing (“Although,” he adds, “I tend not to share, for obvious reasons!”), and come with toppings such as rosewater syrup with cinnamon and walnuts, or chocolate and hazelnuts.

There’s a word in Greek, ψωμοτúρι, which translates as ‘bread and cheese’

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T H E C A P I TA L’ S F A V O U R I T E D O U G H N U T S H A V E O F F I C I A L LY A R R I V E D I N C A N A R Y W H A R F. H E R E ’ S W H A T Y O U N E E D T O K N O W

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id you know that providing snacks in a meeting can improve productivity, professional relationships and teamwork? Author Steven Rogelberg, a professor of organisational science and psychology, writes in his his book The Surprising Science of Meetings that “Snacks at meetings are a good predictor of positive feelings about meetings. Not only do people enjoy treats, snacks help build an upbeat mood state and foster camaraderie that can carry into the substance of the meeting itself.”

Who are we to argue with science? And what snack is more universally loved than a freshly glazed, glistening doughnut?

Fortunately for office managers and meeting planners across the city, premium bakery Crosstown Doughnuts has now opened a branch in Canary Wharf.

The scratch bakery, which makes their signature yeastraised sourdough doughnuts fresh on site, opened this July in Jubilee Place and has brought its oh-so-Instagrammable sugary rings to coffee breaks across the estate. There’s something for everyone with flavours such as pomegranate and orange blossom and dark chocolate truffle, and vegan options such as lime and coconut (for which they won a PETA Vegan Food Award in 2018). There’s also the option to order boxes to your office, which will a) secure your legacy as the coolest person on the 4th floor, and b) give you and your colleagues the comfort you all crave on a Monday morning.

You can also pick up a specialty coffee by Caravan Coffee Roasters for just £2.

For founder JP Then, getting facetime with customers is key. ‘We’re really enjoying hosting events, which is allowing us to bring the Crosstown experience directly to clients - just last week we were at Soho House Festival.’

‘We need to rid ourselves of bad meetings’, Professor Rogelberg adds in his book. We’re sure he meant meetings in which Crosstown Doughnuts aren’t invited - because any jam-filled, compote-glazed, sprinkle-topped presentation is good with us.

Crosstown Doughnuts, Jubilee Place canarywharf.com

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CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE: Our truffle doughnut combines milk and dark chocolate from California to create the ultimate chocolate doughnut.

It’s filled with decadent milk chocolate truffle mousse and topped with a generous smothering of dark chocolate ganache.

To top it all off, we lightly dust the doughnut with bittersweet cocoa powder.

PASSIONFRUIT & BLUEBERRY: Our black cocoa sourdough with a passionfruit and yuzu filling is finished with a blueberry glaze and homemade yuzu crumble.

MATCHA TEA: We’ve added this colourful tea to our signature Tongan vanilla bean glaze and smothered it over a matcha cake dough ring filled with a layer of matcha and white chocolate ganache, all finished with a white chocolate cross.

STRAWBERRY & ENGLISH SPARKING ROSÉ (VEGAN): Our vegan sourdough filled with a strawberry and British winemaker Gusbourne’s vintage sparkling rosé compote, topped with homemade strawberry glaze and finished with vanilla bean crumble and a signature chocolate cross.

LEMON-THYME & BEETROOT DOUGH (VEGAN): Our famous pink beetroot dough gets a vegan makeover, handdipped in a tangy lemonthyme glaze and finished with vanilla crumble and fresh lemon-thyme.

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More than just a gym L O S E YO U R S E L F I N O V E R 1 0 0, 0 0 0 S Q F T O F W O R L D - C L A S S T R A I N I N G S PAC E , I N C L U D I N G T H E YA R D, O U R N E W M U LT I - F U N C T I O N A L T R A I N I N G FAC I L I T Y. T H I S I S M O R E T H A N J U S T A GY M

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ROCKIN’ ROBBIE BARE NECESSITIES

Margot Robbie has been announced as Chanel’s new fragrance ambassador. The award-winning Australian actress – who will star as the titular character in the new Barbie movie next year – has been a fashion ambassador for the brand since 2018. Her first call of duty in her new role is to model in the campaign for the label’s latest scent, Gabrielle Chanel Essence, which is out in August and is composed around four white flowers revered by the brand: jasmine, ylang-ylang, orange blossom and tuberose.

Calling all Disney fanatics: Skinnydip London has launched a range of makeup cases emblazoned with your favourite characters, from Minnie and Mickey to trusty sidekicks Sebastian and Timon. The collection also includes a range of phone cases, character keychains and charms to add a special touch to your accessories.

From £8, Topshop, Canada Place

SULTRY SELECTION Be transported to Toontown with Ciaté’s Jessica Rabbit make-up collection. Known for her glamorous and sexy style, Jessica Rabbit’s compact collection comprises a colourful eyeshadow palette, a highlighter compact and – the must-have – a glittering red lipstick. The limitededition, cruelty-free collection is a must-have for all fans of the 80s animated icon.

Beauty Edit

Gabrielle Chanel Essence will be out on 29 August, from £86, Boots, Jubilee Place

UNLEASH YOUR INNER CHILD WITH THESE INSPIRED MAKE-UP COLLECTIONS

From £19, ciatelondon.com

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MAGICAL MAKE-UP If you’ve given up on the arrival of your Hogwarts letter, fear not – you can still add a bit of Harry Potter magic to your life thanks to Charlotte Tilbury’s new J.K. Rowling-inspired lipstick. The nude shade – dubbed JK Magic – pays homage to the famous author with a celestial-themed capsule and is part of the Hot Lips 2 collection; a range of shades inspired by 11 female icons who Tilbury admires .

From £28, charlottetilbury.com

A WHOLE NEW WORLD MAC’s new Aladdin-inspired make-up collection has hit stores in all its shining, shimmering, splendid glory.

Reflecting the style of Princess Jasmine, the new range features smoky, metallic and desert-inspired shades, as well as vibrant coloured palettes. The limited-edition collection comprises an eye-shadow palette, lip gloss, lipstick, eyeliner, blush and a rose-coloured pigment.

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BEACH E V E RY O N E L O V E S A G R E AT B E A U T Y T R E AT M E N T B U T N O W H I G H T E C H I S H E L P I N G TA K E YEARS – AND POUNDS – OFF OUR BODIES, JUST IN TIME TO SHOW OFF ON THE BEACH WORDS JAN JACQUES

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ou can be saintly in diet, punish yourself in the gym and turn expert in dressing to perfect your figure and face. But few of us escape those stubborn pockets of flesh that can spoil your look and just won’t budge. Step forward formidable skin svengali and fierce enemy of unyielding flesh, Chelsée Lewis.

The Mayfair-based beauty guru to the stars is creating a stir with a treatment that is transforming, yet involves no cutting and is quick and long-lasting.

Award-winning Lewis, whose clients include Gwyneth Paltrow, Erin O’Connor and Stella McCartney, has been helping every type of skin to glow for 22 years.

Her ingenious 3D HIFU face treatment uses ultrasound to tighten and firm flesh on the face and neck. It targets under the skin, jump-starting new collagen to grow without damaging the surface.

“Specifically by reconditioning and renewing the skin from within, it can lift the brow, which in turn reduces excess skin on the lids, opens up the eyes and gives a more rejuvenated look,” says Lewis.

“It is also highly effective on loose skin on the neck area and brings definition to the face and jawline.”

Just as exciting is the 3D HIFU for body which targets tummy, thighs, hips and buttocks. Problem areas that in the past could only be done away with by more drastic methods can now be tackled with minimum fuss and cost.

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waves from a hand held device heating under the skin to destroy fat cells.

The damaged cells are then flushed away in a natural removal process through the lymphatic system which continues for up to three months. So those little pockets of stubborn fat on hips or waist very firmly get their marching orders.

With minimal pain (some clients feel tingling and heat), no downtime, low cost compared to an operation and backed by surgeons as a safe alternative, it is the smart option.

Lewis, a Lux award winner for best facial in west London, recommends a single treatment per area and results can be seen from two to four months after. The average reduction after just one session taking from 30-60 minutes is an impressive 2-4cm.

She refuses to be drawn on the details of treatments favoured by the famous faces who turn to her talents including Anna Friel, Sadie Frost and Jeremy Piven, but says sincerely: “In my eyes, all my customers are stars. Some come to me for my signature facials, others swear by the HIFU treatments.

“Technology is now revolutionising the beauty industry and what we once thought was impossible is now achievable without having to go under the knife.

“I thoroughly enjoy my work and I’m delighted I can help my clients feel more confident when they hit the beach.”

Chelseé Lewis is based at 12 Bolton Street, W1J, chelseelewis.co.uk

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5 TOP TIPS ON SKINCARE REGIMES It’s imperative to have a fantastic cleansing routine and to use a good SPF every day

Lifestyle and diet have a big impact on our skin. Try to have a healthy balanced diet, lots of water and exercise Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate! My devoted clients call me ‘The Exfoliating Queen’ and I just love doing this.

Obviously in moderation once or twice a week

Have regular facials that are tailor-made to you and your needs and concerns. This will help purify, detoxify and balance the mind and body My signature facials are results driven treatment but also extremely luxurious and pampering

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SUMMER WINE WHETHER YOU’RE A SEASONED O E N O P H I L E O R C A N S I M P LY A P P R E C I AT E A G O O D G L A S S , TURN TO THE EXPERTS FOR THE L O W D O W N O N W H AT Y O U S H O U L D BE DRINKING THIS SUMMER WORDS ANNA PRENDERGAST

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umble Grape’s new opening on Mackenzie Walk offers a welcoming space for wining and dining after work. The riverside terrace and holistic approach to wine means that customers get to experience the stories and ideas behind the wine, rather than a list of tasting notes that they can’t relate to. Desiree Russo, Humble Grape’s wine manager, talks us through six of her favourite bottles for every summer scenario.

A picnic in the park

A cultural festival

A barbecue

Weingut von Winning Paradiesgarten Erste Lage Riesling, 2017 Pfalz, Germany - £28.75

Girolamo Russo ‘a Rina, 2016, Etna DOC Sicily, Italy - £37

Casata Mergè Cupido Cesanese Nero Buono, 2017 Lazio IGT, Italy - £17.50

Who doesn’t love a little Sicilian drama with a dash of Greek mythology? Hailing from the most dramatic landscape, Etna, legend has it that Vulcan forged the weapons of the Gods. By accidentally harnessing the fury of Mount Etna, Giuseppe Russo’s Girolamo evokes liquid fire with frenzied activity. No wonder he is considered one of the top 100 winemakers in the world.

This is our most popular red, and normally makes an appearance at many a Battersea barbecue before selling out.

Once this seductively drinkable little rascal sticks you with an arrow you’ll be hooked - it’s vibrant red, with aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherry, redcurrant and sour cherry. Cesanese is an ancient grape that’s starting to get the attention it deserves, and Nero Buono is an intense, royal purple, fitting for the chubby little matchmaker of antiquity.

I once had a picnic under the somewhat suggestive eye of a statue of Eve in the Paradiesgarten parcel in Deidesheim, Germany, while drinking this incredibly elegant, fresh and sexy Riesling. This is a single plot with oodles of flavours that you can literally drink it by the bottle-load in the sun with either some sandwiches or on its own. Warning: may induce euphoric giddiness after a few glasses.

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Office drinks

Soutiran Cuvée Perle Noire Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Brut, NV Champagne, France - £54

Domaine La Colombette Rosé, 2018 Languedoc, France - £15

The eponymous black pearls are rare and beautiful, making this a special bottle to gift at graduations, weddings, christenings and birthdays. While this is a non-vintage, this Grower Champagne is 99% 2012 vintage.

This is incredible value for Grand Cru Champagne with fig, prune, pineapple, sea salt and cream flavours. “perle noire” is also almost as delicious to say out loud as it to drink. Almost.

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Get your nose into this - it smells so good, it’s hard to pull it back out again. It glints salmon in the glass and is redolent of red berries and mangoes, topped with a little fresh cream and a twist of pink grapefruit juice. It positively oozes summer, whatever season you open it. This is bang for your buck rosé, perfect for drinking on Humble Grape’s brand spanking new terrace in Canary Wharf.

Beating the holiday blues Gran Novás Albariño, Rias Baixas Galicia, Spain - £22 This is wine royalty here - the Gran Novás Albariño was selected in a blind tasting to be served at the wedding breakfast of Felipe VI of Spain and Letizia of Spain. This lip-smacking royal Albariño transports you to the Galician seaside, even on a rainy day in London.

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JOG ON Hoka One One has launched its limited-edition Bondi B running shoes. The unisex trainers are ultra-cushioned and lightweight, created with plush cushioning and a rubber outsole to help with grip. The limited-edition set come in bright colours, to add a fun touch to your workout. £130, Runners Need, Churchill Place

WORK IT OUT Keep the kids moving from the comfort of your own home with the help of Les Mills’ Born to Move programme. The ondemand video service encourages physical activity to music in a fun and interesting way. All of the Born to Move programmes have been created for specific age groups ranging from toddlers to 16 year olds.

Parents can opt to join in on the fun, or let the kids get on with the activities themselves – although you probably won’t be able to resist getting in on the action.

From £11.95 a month, lesmills.com

Health & Fitness APPS, ACCESSORIES AND ADVICE TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR LITTLE ONES FIT THIS SUMMER WORDS ABISHA SRITHARAN

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NEWS

GO THE DISTANCE The Forerunner Watches – created by tech giants, Garmin – are ideal for athletes of all ages. The sport watches are expertly designed to accurately measure distance, speed, heart rate, time, altitude and pace. In addition to this, the stylish watches have an inbuilt GPS tracker as well as the ability to play music.

FAMILY FITNESS

Third Space Gym’s Susie Millen gives her top tips for keeping fit as a family For families keeping fit together, it’s about prioritising what you want to do. Whether that’s taking your child swimming, spending time in the park or letting your partner jump into a class while you look after the baby (or vice versa), there are lots of options out there. There are yoga classes and dance workshops for parents and children, which is also great for your child to learn about moving without it being a chore.

From £129.99, garmin.com

Some parents like to go down the “exercise bike in the bedroom” approach.

Pop the baby monitor on the handle bars and you’re good to go. Personally, I like to spend just 15 minutes of mat work at home. Just some simple conditioning and stretches while the baby is sleeping can really boost your energy.

Third Space Gym, Canada Square

JUMP IN

ACTIVE APPAREL If you’re in the market for stylish sportswear, head to Canary Wharf’s newly opened Lululemon.

The Canadian brand’s innovative products for yoga, running, training and other sweaty pursuits are designed for athletes, by athletes. Blending function and fashion, and using technical high-performance fabrics, the Lululemon range includes clothing, swimsuits, bags, accessories and self-care products for both men and women.

Who said exercise couldn’t be fun? Swap squats for seat drops with JumpKing’s extensive range of trampolines – suitable for gardens of all sizes and people of all ages. The newest range comes with a ladder for easy-access, as well as a tie-down kit to protect the trampoline on windy days. For something a little more discreet, Plum offers in-ground trampolines specifically created to fit into grass, allowing for the garden to remain beautiful without safety net eyesores ruining your view.

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PEONY AND NET-A-PORTER JOIN FORCES TO CREATE A NEW CAPSULE COLLECTION OF SWIMWEAR (P.58)

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Victoria Pendleton celebrates sisterhood in Sweaty Betty’s new campaign (P.60)

John Boyega is the first Jo Malone London Gent (P.68)

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This is a problem, and Mareen Burk saw a solution sooner than many. She quit her job in 2012 and bought a one-way ticket to Colombia.

During months of surfing and living a simple life there, she found the current surf and swimwear offering, its fabrics and production methods, “unbearable”. So she set about solving the problem and, in the seven years since, the market has developed apace. “When I founded Mymarini there weren’t many other sustainable swimwear brands at all, so this is a great development in itself,” Burk says. “Another is the progression in sustainable textiles, which are much higher quality than they were a couple of years ago.”

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“More and more women want to know where textiles are from and whether they contain any toxins,” confirms Burk. She also explains that quality is of utmost importance in the swimwear industry. “If you take a pair of vintage jeans with holes, you have a cool style.

When you have a bleached bathing suit or one with worn-out elastic, it will never look good on you.”

Almost every Mymarini product is produced in Europe to ensure a low CO2 footprint, and fair pay and good working conditions are the norm.

Every element of the production chain has been considered in terms of reducing impact on the environment, from an innovative wastewater treatment plant to the use of regenerated nylon made from old fishing nets.

Burk created Mymarini for anyone who cares about the planet, sports, water, good design and trying “to pass on a world to our children which is a little bit better.” As far as brand visions go, this is one we can get on board with. mymarini.com

“More and more women want to know where textiles are from and whether they contain any harmful toxins”

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Peony and Net-a-Porter have teamed up to create an exclusive swimwear collection with sustainablity at its core. Crafted from recycled material Econyl, the new pieces include high-waisted bikinis, bandeau tops and slinky one-pieces in three prints: floral, polka dot and gingham.

From £80, net-a-porter.com

Her Style S TAT E M E N T S W I M W E A R A N D N E W S E A S O N SANDALS TO SEE YOU THROUGH THE H O T T E S T O F S U M M E R D AY S WORDS ELLEN MILLARD

Navy botanical bikini top, £180; Navy botanical bikini bottoms, £60

NEW WAVE Self-Portrait’s affordable cocktail dresses are loved by the A-list and the anonymous alike – from The Duchess of Cambridge to Beyoncé.

Now, the brand has unveiled its first swimwear collection, and it’s as artfully considered as its readyto-wear line. Intricate ruching, cut-out detailing and graphic prints – from florals to abstract rainbow designs – marry form with function in the collection of swimsuits, bikinis and cover-ups.

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GET THE GLOSS There’s no need to worry about any sticky fingers getting hold of Marni’s new Glossy Grip tote, which is enveloped in wet wipefriendly patent PVC. Two stripy colour combinations – each inspired by Marni’s signature hues – are featured on a large or small bag, or as a complementing clutch bag.

A ready-to-wear collection, featuring the same print in T-shirts, jeans and pyjamas, is also available.

From £250, marni.com

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STRAP IN CHAIN REACTION Following the launch of the Alta Capture charm bracelet, Monica Vinader has expanded the collection to include customisable earrings, necklaces and a bracelet. Each piece is comprised of golden links which can be adjusted to alter the length or style of the piece, using golden or diamond links and a choice of more than 200 pendants.

Put your best foot forward in these new season sandals

Mock croc sandals, £79.95, Massimo Dutti, Cabot Place

From £95, Monica Vinader, Canada Place

Paula wedge espadrilles, £375, loewe.com

Hannah espadrilles, £26, Topshop, Canada Place

Campesina wedge espadrilles, £149, Castañer, farfetch.com

MOTHER NATURE The latest iteration of Mango’s Committed capsule collection – which has been updated every year since it was created in 2017 – has launched. The range is made entirely from recycled fabrics and sustainable fibres, and this season includes a selection of printed dresses, jumpsuits and swimwear inspired, of course, by nature.

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Sporty SISTERS DOUBLE OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST VICTORIA PENDLETON JOINS FORCES WITH BEST FRIEND SOPHIE EVERARD FOR SWEATY BETTY’S NEW SUMMER OF SISTERHOOD CAMPAIGN

VICTORIA PENDLETON CBE The Olympic track cyclist, Commonwealth champion and all-round British sporting legend on fitness, friends and food How would you describe yourself in three words? Fearless, adventurous, nutter.

How did you get into fitness? I’ve always loved sport. I come from a really sporty family and my brother and I were always doing physical things and climbing trees. I think having a twin brother you always have something to compete against.

My attitude was always anything he can do I can do better.

What’s your favourite way to stay active?

I don’t feel like I’ve got a favourite; it’s like choosing between your children. I love trying new sports and learning something new – I’m always trying to mix it up and keep it different.

I think if your body isn’t continually pushed it stops adapting, so you have to keep the repertoire constantly evolving. I do love training in the gym using free weights. You really have to focus on what you’re doing and your movements, and they use all of your muscles, which I find super satisfying.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Start where you are, not where you want to be.

What advice would you give to women looking to succeed in a new challenge? Women have to encourage one another; we have to be our biggest supporters. There’s no point in trying to stand in someone’s way or criticise, we need to get behind and give each other a leg up. Women are naturally nurturing and when you start helping each other it’s such a powerful thing. We are incredibly powerful and can get some serious stuff done. Don’t fear failing and just enjoy it for the experience it’s going to give you.

What inspires you to succeed? If someone tells me I can’t do something, it just inspires me to prove them wrong. I was told when I was 16 I didn’t have the mentality to be a champion, which made me more determined and tenacious.

What is your friendship with Sophie like? We’re like sisters, cut from the same cloth. We have such a similar approach to life and we couldn’t be more opposite in many ways, but love the same things. I love that she’s a champion for women, she encourages others to be better and more fulfilled versions of themselves.

How have these experiences bonded you?

Sharing an adventurous experience is the ultimate human bond. I want to be part of a tribe, Sophie and I, we’re a little wolfpack.

When you are physically and emotionally experiencing something, which sport gives you the opportunity to do, the sense of bonding and closeness is really important.

What’s your ultimate getaway? With Sophie, doing a retreat in the jungle with equally cool women who like to be adventurous and take on new things.

What’s next on your bucket list? To get my motorcycle license and do some off-roading. I want to get a bike and be more adventurous.

Do you prefer coffee or tea? Coffee with oat milk.

Do you prefer green juice or cocktails?

Green juice followed by a cocktail.

What’s your ideal death row dinner? Starter: I love a really good hummus with loads of crudités.

Main course: I would actually have some kind of Thali, a proper Indian meal with loads of curries, dahl, vegetable curry and roti. Dessert: I just really enjoy a vegan chocolate chip almond butter cookie.

I’ve been making these recently and when they’re warm out of the oven they’re amazing.

SOPHIE EVERARD The surfer, snowboarder and founder of Mad to Live Retreats talks sports, sisterhood and Sweaty Betty How would you describe yourself in three words?

Adventurous, fiery, empowering.

Do you have a life mantra? I named my business after my mantra and it’s also tattooed on me: Mad to Live. It epitomises how I like to approach life; it’s having a fearlessness and going after what’s true to you. It’s about pursuing what sets you on fire; it’s incredibly empowering. I like to try and have that energy with everything I do.

What is Mad To Live all about? Mad to Live is all about women coming together, supporting each other to overcome their fears and feel amazing. My dream for Mad to Live was to provide an incredible adventure in a completely supportive setting. I run all-female retreats in places around the world I have lived myself and have a close connection to. I want guests to have a true local’s taste and experience. It’s about exploring the best adventures and culture in the area, from surfing to horse riding to mountain biking, trail riding and climbing.

Why are Mad to Live retreats for women only?

My decision to make my retreats just for women came from my personal experience when I was younger. I found that when women are united and in a positive zone of strength and encouragement, this can foster a better learning environment for sports and the ability to forge epic female friendships. I had always travelled on my own, leaving home as a teenager to live in the Alps and surfing around the world. When I went to some female-only retreats as a younger woman myself, my surfing and the other sports I pursued not just progressed massively, but I was given so many rewarding and powerful life experiences which taught me to live boldly.

How did you meet Victoria? Victoria and I met in 2011. She was an athlete for a brand I used to work for, and as soon as we met I immediately thought this is a kindred spirit, someone on my wave length.

We have so much in common, I’m a bit of a nerd and I loved meeting someone with the same crazy interests as me. To have a friend who you can go through the highs and lows of life with, it’s just magic. Our friendship was fused by adventures, which took on more poignant meanings as we took on life’s adventures itself. Victoria is so kind, strong and generous.

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What does female friendship mean to you?

I am, more than ever, intensely convinced of the utterly limitless possibilities of what can be achieved when women are supporting each other. It’s all about those friendships that can lift you higher than the sky, higher than you ever thought possible.

How did you get into fitness? I grew up in Greece and since I can remember I’ve been interested in sports and the outdoors. I was that kid running around chasing tortoises up the mountains and swimming in the ocean.

What’s your favourite way of staying active?

I love workouts that leave me feeling totally energised and like I’ve done something for my body and mind. This can be playing outdoors and connecting with the ocean or going to the gym and listening to my favourite rock playlist. I love feeling strong and powerful, so strength training is my goto. The way I’ve managed to progress through other sports is having a great foundation of strength.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Always follow your gut instinct when making decisions for yourself. When I’ve listened to my gut, it’s been like a guiding light that’s lead to the most fulfilling moments of my life.

What’s your death row dinner? I love the flavours of the Med, so I’d start with a huge seafood platter with buttery brown bread followed by my Mum’s roast chicken, which is insane. Then I’m a huge chocoholic, so I’d finish with a Portuguese chocolate mousse.

What is your favourite piece from the Sweaty Betty shoot? I’m obsessed with the new Garudasana pants as they feel buttery soft and make my bum look super good. I also love the swimwear; it makes me feel very feminine, sexy and strong and Bond girly. I’m taking the Retro Bikini on my next retreat.

Sweaty Betty’s new limited edition Mad to Live tops were designed in collaboration with Sophie Everard and Victoria Pendleton to support The Wave Project, a charity offering award-winning surf therapy and beach school projects across the UK, £45, Sweaty Betty, Jubilee Place

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n a world of internet shopping, decision fatigue and impulsive buys, Vancouver-born Lululemon has been one of the few high street stores to turn their bricks-and-mortar stores into a strength. Taking inspiration from Nike’s New York store, which has a half-size basketball court for customers to test their new sneakers, and Adidas’ stadium concept in London, Lululemon invites its shoppers to experience its high

quality sportswear in real time, with free exercise sessions and workouts on site.

This July, the activewear pioneer opened up shop in Canary Wharf, its 10th store in London. Throughout the brand’s first month, it held free yoga classes – including one at the Crossrail Place Roof Garden – welcoming locals and commuters, and enhancing a spirit of community in Jubilee Place. The classes will continue on a weekly basis in a studio

that fits up to 30 yoga mats at a time. The in-house team creates an environment that you want to return to week after week; whether you’re strengthening your core to help you survive rush hour on the Jubilee line, learning some new techniques to try at home or simply indulging in a good stretch after a shopping trip.

As well as the atmosphere, loyal customers return for the stock: premium activewear that blends fashion and

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Adapt the Strap Bra, £68; Ribbed Tank, £45; Reveal Tights, £98, Cropped Hoodie, £108; Duffel, £128; all available at Lululemon Canary Wharf.

reportedly took the Eurostar from Paris to London in order to secure her space.

Inevitably, then, attendees’ clothes need to be able to keep up. ‘During research and development, we gathered insights from the Barry’s community that we applied to our design process,’ says Ben Stubbington, Lululemon’s SVP of Men’s Design. ‘We heard they wanted to feel powerful, confident, and bold – the collection reflects this in its red colour palette, head-to-toe versatility, and body-framing silhouettes.’ The ‘Stronger As One’ collection is resistant to highsweat environments, and features like low armholes and quick-drying fabric have been incorporated to increase ventilation

and flexibility - therefore reducing distractions and streamlining workouts.

The collaboration will also bring two classes to Canary Wharf: Lululemon X Barry’s Bootcamp Run Club, due to start at the end of August, and complimentary yoga sessions will be keeping Canary Wharf’s community fit this summer.

Complimentary yoga in store on Wednesday and Sunday mornings, from 4 August, 7.45am-8.45am; Lululemon x Barry’s Bootcamp Run Club will take place every Wednesday, 6.30pm, location and start date to be confirmed.

Search ‘Lululemon Canary Wharf ’ on eventbrite.co.uk to sign up for activities.

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function using technical high-performance fabrics. The discreet logo has also become a status symbol: products like the high-rise leggings are favourites among Kendall Jenner, Reese Witherspoon and Gisele Bundchen. ‘Lululemen’ is also getting in on the action – athletes Nick Foles and Tom Brady are regular customers, often spotted wearing the Metal Vent Tech long sleeve T-shirt and the Pacific Beach Hoodie respectively. You’ll even find Gareth Pope, General Manager of the Canary Wharf store, running around the city in the ABC Jogging Pant. ‘They’re a versatile essential that offers comfort and performance wherever the day takes me,’ he says, ‘I think I have about five or six pairs.’

Not only has Lululemon bridged the gap between stylish and sporty, surfing the athleisure trend with ease, but the clothes are designed with performance at the forefront. Recently, the brand announced a collaboration with Barry’s Bootcamp, in which participants push themselves to the limits during high-intensity workouts.

The classes are so popular that devotees cancel plans to make them – one woman

Short Sleeve T-Shirt, £78; Joggers, £108; Hoodie, £138; Short Sleeve T-Shirt, £78; Lined Shorts, £88; all available at Lululemon Canary Wharf.

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WHETHER YOU’RE HITTING THE SEASIDE OR THE C I T Y, H E R E A R E T H E T O P A C C E S S O R I E S T O K E E P Y O U COOL THIS AUGUST WORDS ELLEN MILLARD

Decking stripe open collar shirt, £90

Travel blazer, £140

Pique open collar shirt, £90

HARE RAISER Hamilton & Hare’s plush loungewear is the stuff that duvet days are made of – but its Summer 2019 collection deserves to be paraded in public. Linen shirts, textured cottons and soft-structure tailoring in relaxed silhouettes are the order of the day, with a Californian-inspired colour palette of soft blues and neutral tones. hamiltonandhare.com

Crafted in Northampton from polished leather, Church’s Kingsley 2 loafers provide a contemporary take on an otherwise classic shoe, with tassels at the toe and tonal stitching.

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THE WRITE STUFF Trade in your Biro for something a little more sophisticated – Montblanc’s limited edition Writers Edition pens pay homage to literary greats and their most famous works. Rudyard Kipling inspired the latest fountain pen, which has an exquisite goldcoated design featuring references to the The Jungle Book and the author’s most famous poem, If. £3,285, Montblanc, Cabot Place

BAG IT UP Robust, lightweight and office-appropriate, Aspinal of London’s new Anderson collection ticks all the work bag boxes. Crafted from a navy Italian tight-weave nylon – which is both durable and showerproof – and LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K

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FIVE MINUTES WITH JOHN BOYEGA

The Star Wars actor and new face of Jo Malone London Gent talks fame, being on set and life in London What do you look for in a script? I look for a number of things, but for me the main thing is the character arc. I don’t want my character to begin and end the movie the same. I want a change, something different.

Something that happens with the character, that means you have to go on an interesting journey with him.

What’s your favourite part of being on set? My favourite about being on set is collaborating with other people. I’ve always watched films and never had clarity in my younger days on how the magic starts and is created. So to be part of that and witness it is the biggest rush.

What is something you didn’t expect about being famous? One thing I didn’t expect about being famous is the fact that some things don’t change. Sometimes you have to wait in the queue like everyone else and that’s fine. I mean, I guess I got told so many things about being famous I thought that everything was going to change for me. But I still go shopping in my PJs. Nothing’s really changed.

What’s your favourite Jo Malone London scent?

Bronze Wood & Leather Cologne Intense is a solid favourite. I like to wear it on a day-to-day basis. It doesn’t attract too much attention, but at the same time it gets people looking and smelling.

I also like a bit of oud; oud is a lovely smell.

What do you miss most about England when you’re not here?

Sometimes I miss the weather, because I want to put on a jacket. And not always be surrounded by blue skies and sun. I miss the moody faces, I can’t lie; there’s something about reality and honesty that I like. I just miss London. I miss home.

What’s the first thing you do when you get back to London? The first thing I do is take a drive. I go back around south London , then drive around Crystal Palace, all the way around Dulwich, go down to Brixton. Just go for a drive, get the feel of the city, see what’s going on. Put the radio on. I just catch a vibe.

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Logo print shorts, £100, BOSS, Canada Place

Traveller shorts, £85, Polo Ralph Lauren, Cabot Place

Leopard print shorts, £100, Paul Smith, Cabot Place

Make your first poolside moment of the summer a bold one with these statement swimshorts

EXCESS BAGGAGE For Paul Smith and Globe-Trotter’s second collaboration, the luggage brand’s 20-inch and 30-inch trolley cases have been reimagined in Paul Smith’s signature stripe colours. The eight corners of each case wear a uniquely coloured cap – making it impossible to miss on the luggage carousel. Other nods to the fashion designer include signature striped webbing straps and case handles.

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CHRISTIAN HORNER W H E R E D O E S F 1 T E A M P R I N C I PA L C H R I S T I A N HORNER GO TO ESCAPE THE PRESSURES OF THE PIT LANE? CANARY WHARF MAGAZINE TRAVELS TO THE COTSWOLDS FOR A MEETING WITH THE RED BULL RACING BOSS WORDS JEREMY TAYLOR

THIS PAGE PIERRE GASLY OF FRANCE DRIVING THE (10) ASTON MARTIN RED BULL RACING RB15 ON TRACK DURING THE F1 GRAND PRIX OF MONACO, MAY 2019, ©MARK THOMPSON/GETTY IMAGES OPPOSITE PAGE CHRISTIAN HORNER, ©CHARLES COATES/ GETTY IMAGES

How difficult is it to escape the frantic pace of your Grand Prix lifestyle? I don’t mind being in the limelight on a grand prix weekend but not the rest of the time. We’ve lived in this place for about four years and it’s become the perfect home to relax in and get away from it all. My son, Monty, loves to ride his toy tractor around the place and in the house.

Restoring the farm has been my hobby – the way I put racing out of my mind. The main house is finished but now the barns are being converted. We’re currently putting the finishing touches to an indoor swimming pool.

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One of the most highly respected figures in F1, Horner became the sport’s youngest team principal when he joined newly-formed Red Bull Racing in 2005. Together with chief technical officer, Adrian Newey, the pair have amassed 59 victories and finished third in the 2018 Constructors’ Championship.

Despite being robbed of a podium finish at this year’s Monaco Grand Prix, Red Bull’s Honda-powered car is now starting to show serious promise. Driver Max Verstappen is regarded as one of the hottest talents on the grid, although the team’s new engine is yet to match those of Mercedes or Ferrari.

Team mate Pierre Gasly is unlikely to beat Verstappen for pace but is catching up fast. The French driver was brought into the team by Horner, following the shock departure of Daniel Ricciardo to Renault at the end of the 2018 season.

Married to Spice Girls singer Geri Halliwell, Horner lives in a sprawling farmhouse not far from Banbury. The Oxfordshire mansion includes a boating lake, a tennis court and a menagerie of animals. The 45-year-old is stepfather to Halliwell’s daughter, Bluebell Madonna, 13, and the couple have a two-year-old son together, named Montague.

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How did you catch the automotive bug? My grandfather was head of purchasing at the Standard Motor Company in Coventry and then set up his own agency, supplying parts. Dad joined him and they had a very successful business. I went to school in Leamington Spa and we lived in Bishop’s Itchington, not far from Gaydon. There were always lots of interesting cars on the driveway. Dad had a Reliant Scimitar, a Triumph Stag and a Jaguar XJS. My two brothers and I were always urging him to go faster. Mum drove a Triumph Herald and later, an Alpine sports car.

When did your own driving career start? When I was 11, my parents looked at a new house and there was a go-kart in the garage. The people selling the house promised they would leave it but didn’t. After we moved in, I plagued my mother and we found a go-kart for sale in the local paper for £60. It was an ancient racing kart with slick tyres and had no traction on our slippery fields, so Dad took me to an old airfield and from that moment on I was hooked. All I wanted to be was a racing driver.

When did you learn to drive on the road? At midnight on my 17th birthday, Mum and I were at the bottom of the driveway waiting to go out on the road with L-plates. I had an old Volkswagen Beetle with spoilers and a side exhaust – it looked seriously cool. That evening, I drove the family out to my birthday dinner and on the way home, they all fell asleep in the car. I passed my test two weeks later.

You won a Formula Renault scholarship in 1991, had a successful career in British Formula Two and Formula 3000, and you had your own team – Arden. Why didn’t you make the step up to F1 as a driver? I remember the moment vividly. I was pre-season racing at Estoril in Portugal. There is a very fast right hander coming out of the pits and Juan Montoya shot past me.

The barrier is very close at that point and if you come off it’s a big accident. I watched the rim of his wheel trying to pop out the rear tyre under the pressure of cornering and I knew I couldn’t drive like that. That’s when I decided to concentrate on running my team instead.

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“F1 is the purest entertainment, man and machine at the absolute limit”

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You retired from racing at 25, partnered with Prodrive for a season and then joined Red Bull, becoming the youngest team principal at the age of 31. Was this a memorable moment? It was a big moment in my life but also felt like a natural progression. All the principles that served me well building my Formula 3000 team I applied to F1. At the end of the day, people are your biggest asset – the right technicians, engineers and drivers. I was a big Adrian Newey fan and when he left McLaren to join us, people stood up and took notice. If you are going to shoot for the stars, you need somebody like Adrian.

Persuading him to sign with us was a major step forward.

How do you feel about being touted as the next Bernie Ecclestone, running F1 in the future? It’s very flattering when people make that connection. At the moment, I very much enjoy the competitive side of my career. I’m really focused on wanting to achieve more with Red Bull and get us back to a winning situation. Nobody has a crystal ball – 10 years down the road I might feel differently. I do have a West Highland Terrier called Bernie, though.

Who is the best driver ever? It’s very difficult to gauge people like Juan Manuel Fangio and Jackie Stewart against modern drivers. However, the one who has stood out for me is Ayrton Senna. I met him when I was a young kart racer. I snuck under the fence at Silverstone on a test day and hung about at the back of his garage. He spotted my karting jacket and came over for a chat.

He was so enthused about karting, very polite and interested in what I was doing. There was an aura around him – it was a special moment I shall always remember.

Do you see Formula E (FE) challenging F1 at any point?

Formula E has its place but I don’t think that ultimately it will compete because F1 is escapism in many respects. It is modernday chariot racing. FE will end up with autonomous cars and no need for drivers, if it follows through to a natural conclusion. First and foremost, F1 is the purest entertainment, man and machine at the absolute limit.

Christian Horner is team principal of Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, redbullracing.redbull.com

The Red Bull team finished strongly in 2009 and then won the Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships in 2010 with Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. How did you celebrate that first of four consecutive victories?

Adrian and I both bought an Aston Martin Vantage. It was the first real present I had afforded myself. The V12 is a fantastic car to drive: loads of power and it also sounds amazing. For my 40th birthday, I took delivery of an Aston Martin DB5, another iconic motor. I also own an AC Cobra and two Minis that originally belonged to Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney. Geri gave me a Willys jeep for my birthday, and I tracked down her old MGB Roadster for her present. She bought the MG with her first pay cheque from the Spice Girls.

How hard was it losing Daniel Ricciardo at the end of last season? Very, very difficult. If I take my Red Bull hat off, he is a friend. He was the perfect fit for Red Bull and I didn’t understand his decision-making to move to Renault. He grew up with Red Bull and had no idea what life would be like outside of that world.

I think he was quite surprised when Mercedes and Ferrari didn’t come calling, then Renault made him a significant offer. His decision demonstrated how keen he was to try something else and take a risk. It will be interesting to see what he thinks of that decision at the end of the season.

Give us your thoughts on Lewis Hamilton: friend or foe?

Lewis is an enigma. A wonderful, gifted driver. He’s a total natural and his achievements in the sport are phenomenal. He’s very much a Marmite character – people love him, or loathe him. I have huge respect for what he has done, the talent he has and what he has achieved. He has done it in his own way with the lifestyle he leads. He turns up at a Grand Prix and delivers, nobody can question that. He is a true sporting great.

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Hackett London has been the official sponsor of the British Army Polo Team, providing the uniforms and becoming the title sponsor for the Rundle Cup and Inter-Regimental Cup. For this exhibition, the brand commissioned photographer Uli Weber to capture Hackett’s relationship with the team, which went on display at Christie’s London alongside photographs by the likes of Sam Churchill and Irina Kazadiri.

Weber’s images are available to purchase and all proceeds will go to the UK Armed Forces Polo Association. Prices available on request. hackett.com

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What’s on at CANARY WHARF ARTS + EVENTS

SURROUND SOUNDS Canada Square Park Free • Thursday 1 August, 12.30-2pm: Rosie Ash • Thursday 1 August, 6-7pm: Soul Stripped Sessions: Lisa Grand and Bee Bakare • Thursday 1 August, 7.30-9pm: Renato Paris • Friday 2 August, 1-2pm: Akin Soul • Thursday 8 August, 12.30-2pm: Sully Gravity • Thursday 8 August, 6-7.30pm: Soul Stripped Sessions: Natalie Lindi and Lili Caseley • Thursday 8 August, 8-9pm: Vadé • Friday 9 August, 1-1.30pm: Esther-Olivia Odesanmi • Friday 9 August, 1.30pm-2pm: Indy Discover the capital’s best emerging musicians with Surround Sounds on Canary Wharf’s Summer Stage. The most exciting up-and-coming artists from East London and beyond have been selected to perform original music and covers of classics. With a broad range of genres - there will be soul, jazz, pop and R’n’B - this year’s series is the perfect way to experience exciting live music and support young singer-songwriters.

DANCE FEVER Crossrail Place Roof Garden Free Dust off your dancing shoes and get your body moving - learn new skills, meet new people and have a laugh at our Dance Fever series. From Latin America to India, celebrate dances from all over the world with music to match - master traditional moves of Bollywood, swing, Pasodoble and the quick step.

Classes, which include energetic dance performances and hands-on guidance from industry experts, are held at the Crossrail Place Roof Garden and are followed by an hour long social every Friday evening from 7pm so you can practise your new steps in an informal atmosphere. Whether you think you have two left feet or you know your chasse from your cha-cha, Dance Fever is a great way to kick-start your Friday night and welcome in the weekend.

• Bollywood classes 12.30-2pm and 5.30-7pm; social from 7-8pm, Friday 2 August • Swing classes 12.30-2pm and 5.30-7pm; social from 7-8pm, Friday 9 August • Quick step classes 12.30-2pm and 5.30-7pm; social from 7-8pm, Friday 16 August • Pasodoble classes 12.30-2pm and 5.30-7pm; social from 7-8pm, Friday 23 August

CABOT STREET BITES Thursday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August, 11am-3pm Cabot Square Free to visit This summer’s top spot for lunchtime grub, Cabot Street Bites is the latest market to arrive on Cabot Square. Traders vary weekly, offering everything from Greek souvlaki and homemade pasta to freshly steamed bao buns and grass-fed bavette steak. Among the 15 rotating every week, look out for Khon Thai, Slingin’ Po’ Boys, Authentic Italian and lots more.

Inviting you to try something new in between meetings, grab a bite with colleagues or meet friends for a feast where you can discover new favourites and reliable staples. With plenty of picnic tables to perch on when the sun’s out, it’s a serious upgrade from that sad sandwich at your desk.

You can also take away sweet treats, fresh juices, coffee and drinks - and you’ll likely be the envy of your office when you do.

LATE BLOOM Crossrail Place Roof Garden Free • Poplar Union Scratch Night, Thursday 29 August, 7pm • Dance, Friday 30 August, 7pm • Performances for and by young people, Saturday 31 August, 10am • Anything goes, Sunday 1 September, 10am Bloom is a summer programme of free theatre, music and entertainment in the award-winning Crossrail Place Roof Garden, and continues this month and throughout the first two weeks of September.

Now in its fifth consecutive year, Bloom provides a fantastic opportunity for local performers to showcase their work.

In collaboration with Poplar Union and The Space, Bloom introduces new performers, special guests and local talent to the Canary Wharf community.

Late Bloom takes place from Thursday 29 August until Sunday 1 September, and features a wide variety of comedians, musicians and artists from East London. Want to get involved?

There are still slots available for any local performers interested in showcasing their work. Details can be found on The Space’s website, space.org. uk under ‘The Roof Garden’.

Canary Wharf ’s Crossrail Place Roof Garden is available for local artists, schools and community organisations to showcase their talent free of charge. All Bloom events are free to attend. For more information, contact info@space.org.uk

FESTIBOWL Montgomery Square Free to visit Free taster sessions MondayFriday, 12pm-1pm Tuesday 6-Friday 23 August Monday-Friday: 11am-10pm Saturday: 11am-6pm Sunday: closed Rolling into Montgomery Square this August, the quintessentially British sport of lawn bowls is getting a 21st century makeover and you are invited to be part of it. Imagine grass beneath your feet, lawn bowl in one hand, an ice-cold drink in the other; there are blue skies above, it’s a breezy summer’s day and you’re surrounded by your friends and

colleagues as classic tunes echo around you. This is Festibowl – a fun, social and much faster version of the classic British game. With a pop-up green, delicious street food, a fabulous range of summer drinks from the onsite bar 640East, music and entertainment, it’s your very own modern village green in the heart of Canary Wharf. Whether you choose to try your hand at the sport or simply relax and spectate, Festibowl is the perfect place to spend a summer’s evening.

Packages are available to suit any group size, with individual lane bookings for up to four people and corporate packages for your whole office.

Visit festibowl.co.uk for more information.

Alternatively if you are looking for the perfect tailored corporate package contact william@festibowl.co.uk.

MOVIE NIGHTS

OUTDOOR THEATRE

Canada Square Park Free

Westferry Circus Free

• Into the Woods (PG), Wednesday 7 August, 7pm • Ghostbusters (12A), Wednesday 14 August, 7pm • Little Shop of Horrors (PG), Tuesday 20 August, 7pm • Edward Scissorhands (12), Saturday 24 August, 7pm • Night at the Museum (PG), Tuesday 27 August, 7pm • Jurassic Park (PG), Saturday 31 August, 7pm

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ with Chapterhouse Theatre Company

Last month cinema-goers were transported into different dimensions with out-of-this-world movie nights. This August, scare off the midweek slump with a collection of musical fantasies, supernatural comedies and big-screen blockbusters.

Spend a night at the Natural History Museum with Ben Stiller and ‘Rexy’ the prehistoric skeleton, or dodge the dinosaurs in Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi classic. It’ll turn into one of your family’s favourite ways to spend their evenings this summer holiday.

Monday 5 August, 7pm

Allow yourself to be transported to Sicily, Camelot and Athens this August with free outdoor theatre events presented by up-and-coming theatre tropes from around the country.

After the success of Much Ado About Nothing and The Legend of King Arthur in July, Chapterhouse Theatre Company will be performing Shakespeare’s most seasonal romantic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. It’s a rare chance to see a production out in the open; al fresco theatre at the magical Westferry Circus makes for a truly special experience as dusk falls on Canary Wharf.

Photography by Silke Dettmers

EXHIBITIONS IT IS IS IT

Silvia Ziranek Until Friday 16 August Lobby, One Canada Square Free The work of Silvia Ziranek, one of Britain’s foremost Performance Artists, is normally seen in one-off events. Without recourse to a performance, this exhibition documents her work through the badges, texts and accessories related to 29 of her performances and events between 1986 and 2019, together with an audio recording of her reading from her abbreviated performance texts, made especially for the exhibition.

The badges that accompanied each of her performances are the main focus of the exhibition, shown 50 times their normal ‘button’ size, in a colourful installation that carries messages, which are variously descriptive, mysterious, wry or cryptic, whilst intended to inform or intrigue. The original badges are also shown, together with a collection of items from Ziranek’s fascinating archive of outfits, hats, accessories, original artwork for badges, proofs, catalogues, photographs and invitations.

Viewers of the exhibition are invited to use their imagination when reading the apparently abstract statements that accompany the badges. Written entirely in capital letters, a convention always used by the artist, they are a form of poetry and wordplay that becomes clear when listening to the artist’s intonation and delivery in the recordings.

Silvia Ziranek would like to thank her sponsors, A Better Badge and Sassoon.

Photography by Lesley Johnson

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EXPRESSIONS WITH ART Until Tuesday 10 September Community Gallery, Canada Place Free Expressions with Art is an East London-based art group for people who have experienced, or are experiencing, mental health problems. The non-profit organisation was set up in 2013 by Phillip Singh with support funding from the NHS. As the name suggests, the charity dedicates itself to supporting and empowering individuals undergoing periods of stress, loneliness and social isolation through

the use of art. Its ultimate mission is to use it as a platform to promote better health and wellbeing beyond the periphery of Tower Hamlets and the Isle of Dogs.

A Weekly Art Session takes place every Wednesday at 6.30pm – 7.30pm at Christ Church, Manchester Road, Isle of Dogs, London E14 3BN. expressionswithart.org

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FROM LEARNING TO FOXTROT TO DIGGING UP ANCIENT TREASURES, L U X U RY H O T E L S A R E U P P I N G T H E S TA K E S W H E N I T C O M E S T O K E E P I N G T H E L I T T L E O N E S H A P P Y. D I S C O V E R T H E L AT E S T I N S P I R I N G H O L I D AY A C A D E M I E S W H I C H A L L O W C H I L D R E N T O S A F E LY S P R E A D T H E I R W I N G S . O H , A N D PA R E N T S C A N C H E C K I N , T O O WORDS ANGELINA VILLA-CLARKE

EMBRACE THE ENVIRONMENT IN INDONESIA

When Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts launched its Rangers’ Club earlier this year, its aim, it says, was to immerse children in an educational adventure that would boost their love for the environment. Based around multi-sensory activities, the programme comes into its own at the brand’s Angsana Bintan resort, located on a private island in Indonesia, found off the coast of Singapore.

There’s no better place to be inspired by your local surroundings – you can soak up the idyllic

beaches and explore the tropical rainforest, while children learn to be at one with nature. Led by local specialists, they will tour the resort’s organic farm, where they’ll learn about tropical fruits and vegetables, and track animals and birds, such as the silver-leaf monkey and kingfishers.

The resort is renowned for its sustainable and eco-aware ethos. With its own marine conservation lab on the island, it offers an enlightening place for everyone to holiday.

From £290 per night for an Island Family suite, including breakfast, angsana.com

PERFCT YOUR PUTT IN SICILY

It may be better known for its signature spa – one of the biggest in Italy – and modernist architecture, but Rocco Forte’s Verdura Resort in Sicily is also making waves with families ‘in the know’ due to its innovative Academies with the Stars programme.

From football with Juventus coaches to fencing with world class champions, kids – and families, too – can learn a new skill or sharpen up an existing passion with a whole choice of activities led by renowned experts in their fields.

Getting to grips with golf, for example, takes patience and precision. Children can learn the necessary practical skills from PGA professional coach Giacomo Dovetta, who has been named one of the top 50 junior coaches by US Kids Golf.

Found in the secluded south of Sicily. the resort is located near the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, a UNESCO World Heritage site, so you can explore the remains of eight Greek temples on your doorstep.

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DIG UP ANCIENT CIVILISATIONS IN GREECE

Perfect for wannabe Indiana Joneses, Costa Navarino’s Young Archaeologists camp offers little ones a unique insight into the ancient world of Greece. Under the gaze of trained specialists, the resort, in Messinia in southwestern Peloponnese, offers its younger guests the chance to take part in special digs and excavations to find hidden treasures.

Leaving parents to while away the hours at either of the resort’s two luxury hotels – the Westin and the Romanos – kids can try to crack the code of an ancient script and create their own clay tablet, similar to those discovered at the nearby ancient Palace of Nestor. In fact, if you get tired of the idyllic views over the Ionian Sea, the farm-to-table cuisine or the award-winning Anazoe Spa, the destination is ripe for exploring. This largely LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K

overlooked part of Greece has a history which spans more than 4,500 years and includes the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ancient Olympia, Mycenaean palaces, and the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, one of the most renowned museums in Greece. Come night-time, you can gaze at the heavens for further inspiration – with expert-led star-gazing with a resident astronomer.

The Young Archaeologist’s camp costs from €53 per child, ages four-11, costanavarino.com; Red Savannah offers seven nights for a family of four people (two adults and two children under 12) at The Westin Costa Navarino, staying in a Family Suite on a B&B Basis, with return flights on EasyJet between London Gatwick and Kalamata and private transfers to/from the airport from £4,262. redsavannah.com 93

GET IN THE SADDLE IN SCOTLAND

One of the UK’s most iconic hotels, Gleneagles, in Perthshire, has been renowned as a chic countryside playground for centuries (it once even had its own train station). Offering the ultimate Scottish rural experience, it was recently given a multimillion pound revamp by new owners Ennismore – meaning crafted interiors by bigname designers, such as David Collins and Macaulay Sinclair, sophisticated restaurants and glamorous bars all inspired by the Roaring 20s.

Remaining untouched, however, is its wide range of outdoor pursuits on offer to guests, which lie at the heart of the hotel. Younger visitors have not been overlooked and, with the new Discovery Series of activities, they can don their tweeds and try their hand at golfing, fishing, shooting and riding.

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Whether they are novices or experts, the activities are open to all ages – and are family-focused, so parents can join in, too.

From learning to mount to advanced dressage, the equestrian offering is particularly impressive and allows children access to the hotel’s stable of friendly horses and the chance to roam around the hotel’s 850-acre estate.

From £1,760 per room based on two people sharing and includes six 45-minute sessions of tuition with a qualified equestrian coach, and a twonight stay in a Classic Room including breakfast. Horse-riding starts from age three, gleneagles.com

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LEARN THE PASO DOBLE IN PORTUGAL

Kids and adults alike will be spoilt for choice when staying at the Magnolia Hotel in Algarve. Attracting elite athletes and international competitors due to its first-class facilities, the resort also stretches its expertise to tiny guests with a range of coaching camps led by a roster of starry names.

Teaching your aspiring Darcey Bussell a variety of moves is ex-Strictly Come Dancing professional Lauren Jamieson. Over five days, young dancers are taught routines, tricks, fitness tips and choreography.

The five-day Dance Camp costs €225 per child.

The Family Cottages at The Magnolia Hotel are available from €216 per night including breakfast, themagnoliahotelqdl.com

BE BOWLED OVER IN BARBADOS

If your mini-me is the next Brian Lara, then Barbados is the place to go. Stay at the exclusive Saint Peter’s Bay or Port Ferdinand resorts and children can access an expert summer cricket camp, where they’ll be able to polish up their top spin.

Launched by former Bajan professional cricketer Franklyn Dacosta Stephenson, children can build their skills at the nearby advanced facilities – which has 13 pitches and an array of bowling machines. Meanwhile, in their downtime, they can also access a range of ocean-themed activities – from learning about sea turtles, which nest at Saint Peter’s Bay beach every year, to reef fishing.

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THE CALL OF THE W I L D F A M I LY- O W N E D B Y F O U R T H G E N E R AT I O N K E N YA N S , THE SAFARI COLLECTION’S I N T I M AT E C A M P S P R O V I D E A N E P I C T O U R O F T H E N AT I O N ’ S BEST WILDLIFE RESERVES WORDS LILY DEVAN

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The wonders of the natural world are not always lying in photographic wait, poised in anticipation of your arrival.

They are busy surviving: stalking prey, hiding from predators, dozing beneath sparse foliage, bathing, bonding. The presence of humans might be immaterial or, indeed, a hindrance to them.

However you encounter the riches of these habitats – no more so than in Kenya, the king of safaris, out of popularity for a time but now reasserting its force – the ability to witness their daily lives is quite remarkable. The thrill of expecting the unexpected awaits each day, driving out in the early morning and late afternoon hours.

Just as one day is not like another, nor is one safari destination quite like another. The Safari Collection, a company founded by a pair of fourthgeneration Kenyans, offers just that: a collection of four dazzlingly varied safari destinations, in absolute luxury and degrees of Kenyan wilderness.

The most refined, and arguably most restrained, is the photogenic Giraffe Manor; a 1930s property on the edge of Nairobi National Park, just south of the city. Its private land is home to a herd of Rothschild’s giraffe, who guests of just 12 rooms may meet over a dawn breakfast or afternoon tea.

A childlike excitement is in the air as bleary travellers edge in awe towards the manor house windows – or balconies, for a truly premium experience – to feed the giraffe, warthogs scurrying between spindly legs. Open the front door, and a lofty visitor might be waiting. Dining on pancakes and dishes fit for an aristocrat, you may be joined by birds swooping through windows, and a long

powerful neck craning in for a bite. And while the environment is controlled, there are reminders that this is far from a zoo.

The giraffes’ human custodians look on in delight as in the distance a newborn, hours old, meets the rest of the herd for the first time, protected on still wobbling legs by its mother.

A short flight north, skimming low in a tiny plane over green fields and rolling hills, Solio Lodge lies in a valley between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare mountains. Its five stone cottages are the sole place to stay within a 45,000acre private game reserve devoted to breeding rhino. Nearly half of this land is a conservancy: meaning that the chances of seeing other travellers are minimal, and that guides know exactly who – or what – is coming in and out (including the occasional rogue elephant, trampling the conservancy’s border fences that cross a former migration path). This higher altitude spot is a haven for both the critically endangered black and near threatened white rhino. The opportunity to jump out of a jeep and stand with these at-risk animals just beyond is spectacular.

Solio’s charms are indeed many, not least the floor-to-ceiling glass walls that run along each cottage, presenting views of the grassland beyond from bed, bathroom and lounge. Albeit well spread out, since the property is so intimate, manager Ava ensures a personal touch, making sure to catch up with each guest after private game drives, or sharing the recipe to some of the dining room’s Kenyan fare: tender meats, flavoursome soups and hearty salads. When a lone buffalo – docile in herds, aggressive when alone – is known to be roaming nearby, she is on high alert.

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at Solio, including Maasai Ole, a keen photographer with infectious spirit and a firm hand on where to drive next. His encyclopedic knowledge might result in a friendly quiz over sundowners on how to spot black from white rhino; how to distinguish the many colourful bird species flitting through the trees and the types of monkey scampering below; or even, during a nature walk, how to tell various mammal footprints and dung apart.

Solio is also blessed with varied terrain (marshland, vast open landscape, thickets ideal for hiding kills from vultures), which – again, if you know where to look – might lead to a family of young lions playing on a makeshift bridge, or rounding an unsuspecting corner between bushes to meet a pride of 15 resting in the afternoon sun. A tower of 28 giraffe might move slowly across the horizon, while you wander between the stragglers; a baby rhino might scurry to keep up with its parent’s stride; or the sound and smell of lions methodically digging in to a fresh buffalo kill could be the first sign of your next sighting. With the engine switched

off, silently sitting within a few metres or less of these animals is a privilege.

Not far from the Tanzanian border, Sala’s Camp is a tented outpost in the Maasai Mara reserve for up to 18 guests, set above a riverbed. Here, the wildlife experience is by contrast less intimate but holds the wonder of the boundless savannah; the exhilaration of the day is, quite often, simply trying to find wildlife in these breathtaking open plains. Private game drives can make all the difference, allowing your guide and spotter – their incredible ability to spot the slightest camouflaged movement is crucial when attempting to track animals in these wilds – to hone in on trying to find the elusive hippo, hyena or herd of elephants that you have not yet seen.

Bush breakfasts, campfire sundowners and communal dining – on rather haute cuisine, considering the remote climes – lend this camp its traditional safari air. Maasai warriors are tasked with patrolling the camp and escorting guests in the dark before dawn and in the evening to their tents (luxurious to a tee, and

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where elephants and giraffe might graze the side as they pass through under midnight moonlight). As much as wildlife rules any safari, these brief human encounters are perhaps the most illuminating. Robert, for instance, tells of Maasai life and traditions in hushed tones before stopping dead in his tracks, spear ready in hand (no guns allowed, in these parts). It is the arguably imperceptible sound of what transpires to be a buffalo further ahead.

A day on safari highlights the cruelty and beauty of nature in equal measure.

A lioness will shelter a couple of newly born cubs from foe, venturing from a den only to hunt food for them. The next day, the sound of her grief-stricken howls can fill the air as an outcast male, ferocious towards any perceived rival (however young), has ransacked her home. Not far away, a hippo wallows in mud and a leopard sleeps sprawled over a branch in the afternoon sun.

No two days on safari are quite like another.

A day on safari highlights the cruelty and beauty of nature in equal measure

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Wild, uninhabited and riddled with malaria-carrying mosquitos, it hardly looked inviting, but Andreadis had an inexplicable feeling about the area and a vision of it one day transformed into a destination where holidaymakers could enjoy its pristine beaches, turquoise waters and abundance of nature.

More than half a century later, Andreadis’s vision has more than been realised and this once barren area is now Halkidiki’s premier luxury resort.

A haven for parents who want to keep their children happy but still long for the same kind of holidays they enjoyed pre-kids, Sani Resort combines lavish surroundings, Michelin-starred restaurants, wellness programmes and adult-only areas with dedicated kids’ zones, Ofsted-standard childcare and an impressive activity programme. There’s also a Chelsea FC Foundation football academy and the new Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre, both of which offer professional coaching to little sports fans.

There is a crèche and kids’ clubs for children aged four months to teens and the resort also operates a “Babewatch” service on the beach, where staff entertain the kids while parents relax on comfy sun loungers and perhaps even manage to enjoy a book.

This isn’t a place where frazzled parents battle for sunbeds while trying to calm their tired toddlers. The overwhelming atmosphere at Sani is one of space, calm and serenity, where the adults look truly rested and the kids are having a ball.

The resort consists of a group of five luxury award-winning hotels set within a 1,000 acre ecological reserve, with its own private 7km long beach and bustling marina.

This isn’t a place where frazzled parents battle for sunbeds while trying to calm their tired toddlers

Each hotel has its own unique identity to appeal whether you’re looking for a chilled-out family atmosphere or a more chic, grown-up vibe. A shuttle bus ferries guests between properties, where they are free to use most facilities.

I stayed at the original and oldest property, Club Sani, which has 253 bungalow-style rooms and suites, some with private plunge pools, stretching uphill and facing the sea. As well as its safe, childfriendly beaches, there are two swimming pools, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, a gym, spa and several restaurants.

Sani Beach is another favourite with families. Set in beautifully landscaped gardens it offers five-star luxury with 392 stylish rooms, a heated infinity pool, spa and fabulous ocean front bar with the added bonus of a children’s splash pool, baby swimming lessons and adventure playground.

Those who prefer to be close to the Sani Marina, with its berths for yachts, waterside restaurants and designer shops, including Melissa Odabash and Greece’s first Missoni store, might opt to stay at the elegant Porto Sani, while the sophisticated 57-room Sani Asturias offers a more intimate experience, with its luxury suites, Michelin-starred executive chefs and an exclusive beach.

The newest addition to the resort is Sani Dunes, built in 2017, which also has a grown-up, contemporary feel, but has plenty for the kids too, including beach parties, an open air theatre and the largest heated swimming pool in Greece.

Food is a highlight at Sani and there are 23 restaurants across the site, serving top-notch cuisine from Mediterranean to Middle Eastern, with each offering stunning sea views and impeccable service. For casual dining I particularly loved Ouzerie, a traditional Greek taverna overlooking the sea at Sani Club.

Many of the restaurants are included in the “dine around” programme, which allows half and full-board guests to choose from set menus around the resort, or offset their meal allowances against à la carte dishes. For the health-conscious, there’s a special Sani wellbeing menu available, while leading children’s cookbook author Annabel Karmel designs the kids’ menus.

While the pools and beaches provide ample relaxation space, there are plenty of activities for the more energetic, including beach volleyball, basketball, waterskiing, sailing and biking academies, paddleboard yoga and a PADI dive centre. Taking advantage of the stunning natural surroundings there are forest walks and bird watching, while the wellness programme includes yoga, pilates and guided jogging tours.

For those who want an extra level of luxury, the Sani Suite Collection is a new concierge service for guests staying in the resort’s best suites and rooms and offers VIP services, childcare and private trips as well as extras such as upgraded room amenities and in-room dining and an exclusive beach area.

More than 50 years on from that sunny day when Andreadis and his business partners Leonidas F Zisiadis and Leonidas K Zisiadis sailed around that same headland, the resort continues to grow in the hands of their children, who now run the family business. For those Greek visionaries, Sani has certainly been a dream come true, as it is for the families who are lucky enough to visit.

Olympic Holidays offers seven nights at Sani Club (part of the Gold Collection) in October from £852 per person based on two adults sharing a double room garden view on a half board basis. The price includes flights, accommodation, luggage and transfers, 020 8492 6868, olympicholidays.com

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• South West facing apartment with panoramic views • Benefiting from floor to ceiling windows • Approximately 1106 sq ft

Lee O'Neill looks forward to helping you. lee.oneill@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6112

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Homes to let in E14 Sirocco Tower, Nr Canary Wharf E14 Brand new 2 bedroom apartments located within the Sirocco Tower development managed by Greystar.

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Sirocco Tower, Nr Canary Wharf E14 A range of 3 bedroom apartments within the new Sirocco Tower development.

• 24 hour concierge services • Pet friendly development • Allocated parking is available at an additional cost

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All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent and the deposit, an administration fee of £288 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property (if not an AST). (All fees shown are inclusive of VAT.) If the landlord agrees to you having a pet, you may be required to pay a higher deposit (if not an AST) or higher weekly rent (if an AST). Please ask us for more information about other fees that will apply or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk/tenantfees.

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St Katharine Docks, E1W £3,500,000

A unique 1930’s steel barge which has been converted into a sensational houseboat. Currently moored in a prime London dock, this home has over 5,000 sq. ft of space with an additional 50 ft. deck. There are five bedrooms, three bathrooms and an impressive central atrium staircase. This is waterside living at its best.

Dexters Wapping 020 7650 5350

Baltimore Wharf, E14 £1,050,000

Set within the highly sought after Baltimore Wharf development, a two double bedroom penthouse apartment with two decked terraces accessed via floor to ceiling double glazed glass doors, 24-hour concierge service and free membership to Nuffield Health Gym, energy rating c.

Dexters Canary Wharf 020 7517 1199

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East Smithfield, E1W ÂŁ2,500 per week

A four bedroom penthouse apartment situated in a warehouse conversion with views of St Katharine Docks. The property has a spacious open plan reception/dining room with a fully integrated kitchen, spiral staircase leading to twin roof terraces and gated private parking, energy rating e.

Dexters Wapping 020 7650 5351

Telfords Yard, E1W ÂŁ1,350 per week

Situated within this converted Victorian warehouse, a three bedroom penthouse apartment recently refurbished to a high standard. This property has high ceilings, concrete flooring and retains many period features throughout, including exposed brickwork and original ironwork, energy rating e.

Dexters Wapping 020 7650 5351 For further information on the costs associated with renting a property, please visit our website or ask one of our local experts.

Capital Wharf, West Wapping E1W Frobisher House, E1W

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Wood Wharf is currently being transformed from its previous incarnation as a business park into more than 3,600 homes – 345 apartments of which will be located within 10 Park Drive.

The development will also include a new doctor’s surgery, a hotel and a primary school alongside a community sports centre and several green spaces. The exciting opportunity to be one of the first people to call the new waterside neighbourhood home has proved incredibly popular, with more than 3,000 people registering for the apartments at 10 Park Drive.

And it’s no wonder: 30 years after the world’s largest urban regeneration began, the neighbourhood is still changing. In 2020, the planned opening of Crossrail will make Heathrow more accessible than ever, with journeys taking under 40 minutes from Canary Wharf to the airport, and the development is thought to be one of the first in the UK to adopt 5G technology, having been a part of live trials earlier this year.

There are plans to fill the district’s new 380,000ft of retail space with independent shops and boutiques, and co-working enterprise WeWork will connect a new wave of entrepreneurs and startups to the area with their latest space, planned to open in December 2019. residential.canarywharf.com LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K

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Inspired by Regency architecture, the development marries traditional design with modern aesthetic, seamlessly fitting into the surrounding area without compromising on contemporary style.

Inside, there are a variety of layouts and styles available. Each apartment and villa has ample space, with master bedrooms, en suite bathrooms and either a balcony, terrace or garden. There is also a large communal garden which all residents have access to.

Located on Lee Terrace, within the Blackheath Conservation Area, Forbury is moments from the local high street and Blackheath Common, and just 30-minutes away from Canary Wharf.

The villas are available to move into now, but be quick if you’re interested in the apartments – there are only three left.

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Manor Way, BR3 £1,900,000 F/H

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Beautifully presented five bedroom detached residence, perfectly positioned within the private gated 'Keston Park' Estate.

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The Oaks was constructed 20 years ago and offers 4,300 sqft of beautifully proportioned and well-presented living accommodation.

Well maintained detached bungalow with annexe situated on a highly sought-after private road in a semi-rural location.

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King George Street, SE10 £1,200,000 F/H

Three storey Neo-Georgian townhouse with secure underground parking, located on one of West Greenwich’s most sought after roads.

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Horn Park Lane, SE12

Extremely spacious one bedroom apartment located within this exclusive development, boasting amazing panoramic views and within close proximity to Maze Hill mainline station.

A stunning 1930s four bedroom detached house benefiting from a double storey extension. The house has been improved and finished to an exceptional standard also boasting ample off-street parking.

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£1,450,000 F/H

A stunning and unique five bedroom detached house located in a popular residential road benefiting from off-street parking for five cars.

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Kidbrooke Grove, SE3 £1,750,000 F/H

This impressive four bedroom detached 1930s house occupies a large and impressive plot, measuring just over a third of an acre.

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Annandale Road, SE10

Family home within a gated development located in the Ashburnham Triangle.

Extremely attractive period property within minutes of Greenwich Station & Cutty Sark.

A beautifully presented Victorian house, situated close to good transport links.

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A light and airy duplex apartment finished to a high standard with secure allocated parking.

Rare to the market is this newly refurbished conversion flat occupying a first floor position.

Impressive, tastefully presented 1930s family house on Blackheath’s private Cator Estate.

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• Communal courtyard garden

• Sizes ranging from 883 - 1,141 sq ft

• Panoramic views of London (selected apartments)

• Private outside spaces to all apartments

• 10 year warranty

Prices starting from just £680,000 1 and 2 bedroom apartments also available from £425,000

*Subject to terms and conditions

To book an appointment to view now, call 020 7089 6566 or visit acorngroup.co.uk/newhomes

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A breathtaking London village like nowhere else Located in Blackheath, one of London’s thriving villages just over 7 miles from central London, Forbury is an intimate collection of apartments and four bedroom villas. Inspired by Regency architecture yet modern in appearance, the development is within walking distance of the village and train station with connections into Canary Wharf in just 30 minutes.* Final three, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments from £690,000 | Houses from £1,725,000 Show home open 7 days a week 10am-6pm. To book an appointment to view, please call 020 8315 6996 or visit acorngroup.co.uk/newhomes.

Photography of Forbury and interior showhome is indicative only. *Travel times taken from trainline.com.

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