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editor Dawn’s dog Chester won a first place rosette at his inaugural dog show in East London - and no, she won’t stop boasting about it GETTING SHIPSHAPE...
with a class at Third Space gym led by England rugby team captain Owen Farrell. Read our interview with him in the August issue of Canary Wharf Magazine
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Editor Dawn and commercial director Rachel Gilfillan enjoyed Chesterton’s Polo in the Park with Lancaster Beauty and Luxury London Editor Richard Brown brushed off his top hat for Royal Ascot
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CONTENTS ISSUE NO. 168 – JULY 2019
REGULARS 10
CONTRIBUTORS Introducing the faces behind the July issue
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THE AGENDA Everything you need to know this month
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HEALTH & FITNESS Everything you need for a swimming summer
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FOOD & DRINK The best picnic hampers for outdoor eating
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WHAT I KNOW ABOUT Humble Grape’s founder on the universality of wine
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STYLE HER Swimwear, sunglasses and sandals for the summer
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FASHION SHOOT Making Waves: chic styles to get you through the season
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BEAUTY EDIT Top suncreams for a holiday under the sun
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KIDS’ CLUB Ideas for a super-fun summer with the whole family
FEATURES
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IDRIS ELBA One of film and TV’s biggest talents sets his bar ever higher
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5G FORCE Connectivity that could change life as we know it
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TURNING THE TIDE How the superyacht industry is embracing sustainability
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PIER PRESSURE Modern marinas catering to more than just berth
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PACK YOUR BAGS The hottest hotel openings of the summer
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FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD Indulging in the quieter ways of South Mexican life
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THE POWER OF ONE Taking a look at One&Only Reethi Rah’s wellbeing offering in the Maldives
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ARTISTIC IMPRESSIONS A unique stay in Tuscany
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HOT PROPERTY Focus on a luxury family home in Southwark
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CONTENT DIRECTOR
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DEPUTY EDITOR
Ellen Millard
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
Richard Brown
DIGITAL EDITOR
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Rachel Gilfillan
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORS
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
Madelyn Curnyn
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Turi Løvik Kirknes
Hannah Lemon
Morag Turner
Photographer Turi Løvik Kirknes has crafted shoots for the likes of Cartier and Cereal Magazine
Hannah Lemon, our regular freelancer, writes about her trip to Mexico
Morag Turner is the editor of City Kids Magazine and our Kids’ Club writer
What have you been working on for our July issue? I went to Montenegro with my team and shot an editorial on a boat for the July issue. It was a great shoot day, and I hope you enjoy it while reading the magazine (p.56).
What have you been working on for the July issue? I had the pleasure of exploring Mexico and its wonderful array of five-star boutique hotels.
What is your dream shoot location? My dream shoot location would be the Maldives. I would love that crystal clear water and amazing huts for a couple of creative ideas.
What’s on your travel bucket list? Lebanon is a place I’ve been dreaming of for a while now, particularly its magical valleys lined with huge cedars.
What are you looking forward to in July? I’m looking forward to going on holiday to Switzerland. It’s my first time visiting the country and I will go hiking in the mountains. I’m very much looking forward to it.
What are you looking forward to in July? I know we Brits talk about the weather a lot, but ... the sun!
What have you been working on for our July issue? This month I’m talking about sustainable swimwear for kids – cleverly made by recycling the very plastic that is polluting our oceans and turning it into fabric (p.74). What is your top summer holiday activity for the kids? I have three sporty sons so they will be playing cricket, tennis and sailing all summer. Keeping them busy is the key to harmony during the holidays! What are you looking forward to in July? I can’t wait to get back to Ibiza in July. It’s my favourite family holiday destination.
ON THE COVER Photographer Turi Løvik Kirknes headed to Montenegro along with stylist Victoria Wright to capture our summer shoot. See the full shoot on page 56-65.
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Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood Quentin Tarantino’s latest film, starring some of Hollywood’s biggest names, hits cinemas this month. Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood visits Los Angeles in the 1960s where TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his long-time stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) find out that everything in the industry is changing. The ninth film by Tarantino – also starring Margot Robbie and Al Pacino – is a tribute to the final moments of Hollywood’s golden age. . July 26, Everyman Cinema, Crossrail Place
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Royal Academy Summer Exhibition This year’s Royal Academy of Arts’ Summer Exhibition features leading artists and Royal Academicians as well as new and emerging talent. British painter Jock McFadyen is taking over from Grayson Perry to co-ordinate the 251st show, featuring works by Chris Orr and David Nash. The Summer Exhibition is the world’s oldest and biggest open submission exhibition; this means that anyone can enter work to be considered for inclusion. £16, royalacademy.org.uk 14
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Book Club Need some literary inspiration for summer reading? We asked five influential locals to recommend their top holiday novels and self improvement books
Barry’s Bootcamp UK co-founder and master trainer, Sandy Macaskill, recommends Watership Down by Richard Adams “It’s about challenging the norm and celebrating the adventurous spirit. It’s an important message to remind yourself about following your gut instinct and not being influenced by status quo.”
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Co-founder of vegan favourite The Vurger Co., Rachel Hugh, recommends The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington “The author has completely transformed my thinking with regards to sleep, making it priority (even when it seems impossible). Taking care of you and your well-being almost always starts with a good night’s rest. I highly recommend this book to everyone!”
Founder of Farmer J, Jonathan Recanati’s recommended summer read is Pour Your Heart Into It: How Starbucks Built A Company One Cup At A Time by Howard Schultz “I would highly recommend this biography by the founder of Starbucks because it’s fascinating and a complete page turner about business and vision.”
Sweaty Betty founder, Tamara HillNorton’s favourite book is A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry
Editor of Canary Wharf Magazine, Dawn Alford recommends The Return by Victoria Hislop for holiday escapism
“It’s this amazing optimistic tale of human kindness and hope set in India in the 1970s. India was one of the first places I travelled too, so this book brings back so many memories for me and I would definitely recommend it.”
“The Return, set during the Spanish Civil War is my favourite book by Hislop. Her novels often tell a multi-generational story set against the backdrop of real world events which are clearly meticulously researched and detailed.”
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ELBA From Hackney to Hollywood ACTOR, DJ, PRODUCER, DIRECTOR AND STYLE ICON: IDRIS ELBA, ONE OF FILM AND TV’S MOST I R R E P R E S S I B L E TA L E N T S , S E T S HIS BAR EVER HIGHER WORDS DAWN ALFORD
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t’s a long road from Hackney to Hollywood, and Idris Elba has made the journey with aplomb. Over the past decade or so, he has not only become one of Britain’s best-known actors, but also emerged as an international superstar and a style icon, regularly appearing on lists of the world’s best dressed – and picking up an OBE along the way. There have been recent appearances in BAFTA-nominated productions (Molly’s Game), a directorial debut (Yardie) and box office-busting turns in Thor and the Avengers franchise. Elba also played a role at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Everyone from George Clooney to David Beckham descended on Windsor Castle and Elba entertained the acclaimed guest list from the DJ booth, playing “all that sort of funk stuff era from the 80s that always gets people up. It doesn’t matter if you like trap or you’re 10, you’re gonna like those songs,” the 46-year-old laughs of his post-nuptial playlist. (The royal friendship continues: Elba married his third wife, model Sabrina Dhowre, in April this year, and the prince and the duchess reportedly gave them a £7,000 artwork by the Connor Brothers as a wedding gift – a print featuring the caption ‘Why Fit In When You Were Born to Stand Out?’.) Elba’s DJ role at the royal party befits a star who, despite having made his name as an actor, refers to music as his “first love” and worked as a DJ under the name Big Driis from his teens onwards. He credits his eclectic musical tastes to his parents – his father worked at the Ford factory in Dagenham and Elba, who was brought up on a Hackney estate, might well have ended up following the same path, had music not beckoned. “I grew up with reggae and dancehall LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K
and I was always mixing cassettes with my favourite songs. But my parents loved calypso, blues, jazz and even country, so I always listened to everything,” he explains. “I started DJing first as a way of making money and, at the same time, it was a way of expressing my creativity.” Music, he says, is a “universal language, and a good DJ acts as a vibe-builder. My challenge as a DJ is to go to a club or an arena, figure out the environment and the mood, and get the whole crowd tuned onto the right frequencies. I want to be able to get everyone hooked on the beat and the mood so that people are going ‘Wow!’” Like Elba’s on-screen profession (he started out in Crimewatch reconstructions), his career in music was not blessed with overnight success. Now
creative challenge, but Elba has already shown himself more than adept at combining his acting, directing, DJing and producing talents. He also finds time for other projects. He was appointed a goodwill ambassador for the Prince’s Trust a decade ago – a £1,500 grant from the Trust enabled him to train with the National Youth Music Theatre when he was a teenager and he has since credited this with “changing his life”. In 2015 he broke the Flying Mile land speed record at Pendine Sands in Wales, and he is currently unbeaten at kickboxing, albeit after only a single bout. “I like to challenge myself and face down my fears,” he nods. “I’ve had this need to make sure that I’m not being prevented from doing something out
“I like to challenge myself and face down my fears. I think there’s so much we can achieve if we have the will to do it” the situation is very different. A once-in-alifetime booking like the one he undertook in May 2018 numbers among other highprofile events. “I’ve gone through some tough times when I was working a lot as DJ earlier in my career,” he admits. “But now, with Coachella and a lot of other gigs I’ve been doing, I feel like I’m really able to make the most of that work. That’s important to me because music was my first love and it’s very different from what I do as an actor. I’ve been DJing more often in the last few years because I get so much pleasure and creative satisfaction from that.” His ultimate ambition? “To direct a film in which I’m playing, and do the score on top of it.” Few would be able to rise to such a
of fear. That’s why I’ve done a lot of challenges like racing cars or going back to kickboxing last year, which was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done in my life. I think there’s so much we can achieve if we have the will to do it.” His own experience bears this out. In typical style, Elba’s earliest brush with the idea of becoming a movie star typifies the potent combination of anti-establishment cool and self-confident ambition that lies at the heart of his continued success. “I skipped school one afternoon when I was 16 to go see Once Upon a Time in America,” he smiles. “I was inspired by Robert De Niro; I was blown away by his performance. The next day I told my acting teacher in school that I wanted to 21
be like De Niro. My teacher, who believed in my talent, told me that it was important to pursue your dreams and that one day I would become a great actor. That set me on my way.” This August, Elba will add yet more strings to his cinematic bow. He can already boast a CV resplendent in its variation, running from gritty cop thrillers like Luther and The Wire, which brought
lot from that experience,” Elba says of the latter role. “Dwayne and Jason are masters of that genre and when you’re on a big set like that it gives you the feel for how that kind of a movie works. It’s one more step for me.” The ladder, however, has not always been easy to climb. “I still remember the bad times, having to sleep in a van for a couple of months in New York and going
“For a long time, I’ve believed in going out there and doing things, instead of just thinking or wondering about doing them” him international attention, to animated efforts such as Zootopia and the liveaction version of The Jungle Book. His upcoming ventures include a part in the big-screen adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Cats – in a cast that counts Taylor Swift, Ian McKellen and Jennifer Hudson among its number – and a spot across from Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Jason Statham in the latest instalment of the billion-dollar Fast and Furious franchise. “I really enjoyed this chance to work on a big action film because you learn a 22
to auditions in the morning and earning a little money DJing at night,” recalls Elba. “It was tough to get any decent work because no one liked my accent. I didn’t really feel settled until I got The Wire and that changed everything. I’m still shocked by how I’ve managed to reach these great heights after 25 years of hard work and a lot of struggles. But it makes me want to work harder than ever.” Given his new taste for big action films, what of his long-running fan-tease around the possibility of becoming Bond? It seems as though the possibility of Elba
stepping into Daniel Craig’s shoes and taking on the role of one of Britain’s most celebrated tough guys has been nothing more than good-natured ribbing after all. Craig’s stint as James Bond looks set to continue for at least one more outing, but Elba still seems like an obvious choice to be involved with 007, even if it’s not in the title role, as many first assumed. A film series with such long-standing pedigree surely amounts to exactly the kind of project that Elba is still determined to chase down on his seemingly indefatigable push to scale new heights professionally. On that score, he says with a laugh that he has become very good at managing his time and energy. “I try to plan things ahead and then it’s just a matter of organising your schedule and doing one project at a time. As long as you love what you’re doing, it never really feels like work.” When it comes to energy, he is certainly not lacking. “We all have dreams and desires, but we often don’t get to realise them. For a long time, I’ve believed in going out there and doing things, instead of just thinking or wondering about doing them. I like being able to go out and do all those things I’ve dreamed about. Life is for living.”
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connecting all things. But in order to connect all things we need to have a network which is connecting one million accesses in square kilometres, and this is the algorithm behind 5G,” With its potential for mass connectivity, the chances of the kind of dreams that, even in the early years of this millennium, appeared to be in the realms of far-off science fiction are going to be a reality well within the next decade. Self-driving cars are already with us, although they are most commonly mentioned in the media when there’s a crash. 5G could eliminate these occurrences thanks to its infinitely faster speeds of connectivity. “We need to look at how long it takes for the message to be transmitted between sensors and then get to the computer in each car,” says Jane Rygaard Pederson, head of dedicated wireless networks at Nokia. “And then how long it takes for the computer to make a decision, and all of this has to be in less time than a human would take to make a decision: two milliseconds. We need a network supporting this, and 5G is that network.” So your self-driving car could get you to work in a risk-free manner each morning. The next question is, will there be any work left for you to do when you arrive? Over in Worcester, the Bosch factory, which makes heating and hot water products, became the very first 5G ‘smart factory’ back in February this year when a trial was launched with 5G powered sensors. What this means, in reality, is that the sensors act by seeking out preventative maintenance measures. This means that potential mechanical glitches can be rectified before they impact the production line. So, while the sensors get on with keeping our factories running nice and smoothly, the narrative suggests that we should all feel the benefits by being able to spend a lot more time focusing on leisure and travel.
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Except that, with 5G, the more arduous elements of the latter may also be eliminated for good- particularly when it comes to hopping over to Singapore or San Francisco for a business meeting. The HoloLens 2 launches later this year. Despite the somewhat gauche name, this has the potential to be a genuine game changer. By using a combination of lasers and tiny electromechanical mirrors to “paint” images on to the retina, wearing the HoloLens allows businesses (the tech is currently marketed to companies rather than consumers) to hold face to face meetings despite being on different sides of the earth. Entirely, portable and wireless, the HoloLens is already in use by the elevator repair firm Thyseenkrupp, whose workers can now communicate with colleagues back at HQ all whilst simultaneously being able to get their hands dirty repairing faults on site. “We were able to troubleshoot in 20 minutes what would normally take two hours.” says Javier Sesma of Thyssenkrupp’s Elevator Innovation Centre. “Using mixed reality, somebody that could be kilometres away could enter into the real space of our technician.” As exciting as all these myriad innovations are there’s also a concomitant developments that move beyond these fastactualising 5G dreams. “5G is not just for refrigerators. It’s farm implements, it’s airplanes, it’s all kinds of different things that can actually kill people or that allow someone to reach into the network and direct those things to do what they want them to do.” So says Robert Spalding, a senior fellow at Hudson Institute which advises corporations on cyber threats. “It’s a completely different threat that we’ve never experienced before,” he adds. Enter Huawei, the Chinese company that is the undisputed global leader in 5G technology. Accused of being a conduit to Chinese intelligence, stories have long circulated about LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K
potentially mendacious implications. The African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, having installed Huawei servers in their building, discovered only later that the servers were programmed to send potentially sensitive data back to Beijing every day. So if 5G can also lead to an increase in cybercrimes such as ransomware, identity theft, and data breaches then what measures are being taken to keep us secure? “Member states should carry out a national risk assessment, to identify potential security risks,” wrote Sir Julian King, European Commissioner for the Security Union, earlier this year. “These national risk assessments should be shared and woven into a European risk framework for 5G network security,” he continues. “As a third step, best practice in terms of national mitigation measures will be turned into a toolbox of measures to be taken at national and European level in order to mitigate security threats. All of this will be done in a new reinforced framework, bringing together key cyber-experts from across all member states.” Sir Julian intends to complete all of these steps by the end of this year: a remarkably tight timeframe but one that seems necessary given the lightning speed of change that we’re experiencing. And the security issues don’t currently seem to be dampening the wave of enthusiasm for 5G. A survey of 200 UK enterprises by the audit firm EY found that, in two years’ time the Internet of Things would feature as a spending domain for more than half of the participating companies... Even more impressively, a further 50 per cent of enterprises were preparing to upgrade to 5G connectivity in the next two years. After water power, electric power and computerisation, could 5G be revolutionary enough to be termed as the fourth wave of the industrial revolution? If so, then expect to see a lot more driverless cars, a lot more smart factories and, maybe, a few more (virtual) Roman centurions coming our way.
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Bringing together leading brands, All pre booking names and innovators in the health essential, see and wellness sector, Strong Island canarywharf.com at Canary Wharf is a fitness festival for details. that teaches you how to improve your overall wellbeing through education and experience. Throughout the summer, take part in a range of workouts and classes led by industry experts and curated by Carli Wheatley: “The event is for anyone who wants to make more time to prioritise their mental health and wellbeing. At Strong Island you can find all the support you need – all you have to do is turn up and try!”
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House of Voga Tuesday 2/9/16/23/30 July, 6.30-7.45pm Taking place every Tuesday in July at Crossrail Place Roof Garden, House of Voga utilises Vogue gesture to help deepen your yoga pose; exploring the effect of body language and celebrating bold stylised silhouettes to build strength with alignment and confidence. Founded by Juliet Murrell – a successful set designer in fashion, film and design who qualified as a yoga instructor in 2011 – the exercise indentifies a niche for a more expressive, energetic style of yoga set to an iconic 80s beat inspired by art, fashion and music. Following the breakout success of her sessions in Ibiza, East London, BCN, Rio, Mexico City, Buenos Aires and New York, House of Voga now lands in Canary Wharf. Learn how to increase your inner power and connect to the physicality of the body through breath, movement and music. “Having known first-hand how it feels to experience depleted energy levels with post viral chronique fatigue in my teens, my main priority since has been to cultivate energy and help others prioritise happiness, health and wellbeing. I created VOGA after the illuminating moment that life can be everything you want it to be. Free your mind, combine your passions.”
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At Your Beat
MEET THE FOUNDER
Tuesday 23 & 30 July, 7.45-9.30pm
Carli Wheatley
At Your Beat is the UK’s number one and most inclusive dance and fitness company. Recommended by the likes of Vogue, Evening Standard, Esquire, MTV and Nike, this class all about personal growth, diversifying fitness and celebrating your individuality. Within a family-like environment dance instructor, Joelle D’fontaine, teaches you how to use dance to get fit in a fun, uplifting and energetic way. Suitable for all abilities, Joelle’s choreography will be accessible but never basic: “Don’t be a wallflower – be a Venus flytrap!” Come dressed in whatever makes you feel confident and lets you move freely. With easy-to-follow grooves in high intensity intervals, you’ll burn plenty of calories whilst dancing and having fun to the sound of dynamic music.
Why is self-love an important practise for your health? Because peace of mind is the ultimate goal, and it starts with self acceptance and through this acceptance we will hopefully learn to love ourselves as well as open that love up to others. We have to be okay with how we look and the minute we accept ourselves is when we can start to look after our minds and bodies properly. This means prioritising time to move, eating well, pushing ourselves, spending time laughing and more – there are so many elements to health. How do you improve your body image? Start by looking at yourself in the mirror and say “I love myself every day in every way, anything is possible for me, I love who I am becoming.” These strong messages of affirmation will really help you start to see yourself in a positive light. How can the busy people of Canary Wharf fit more exercise into their day? I believe in moving, we all have to move, so find ways to move that you enjoy. I hear many people say they hate exercise but if you want to have a body that can move freely when your 65+ without being in pain, then you have to move your joints and muscles to get circulation flowing. For those that love exercise and don’t have time, 30 minutes is enough 4-5 days a week. If that means you have to get up earlier then do it! Third Space at Canary Wharf opens at 5.30am for a reason. Barry’s has a class at 6am. If you need a little motivation, try a group session. There’s no excuse!
LOOK AHEAD... Next month, take part in HitBox Live with Sonja Moses – a live group empowerment experience combingnig boxing with HIIT training accompanied by a live DJ and MC. Sessions will be followed by meditation, relaxation and food. For more information and updates on Strong Island, please visit canarywharf.com or @strongislandeast on Instagram
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Health & Fitness DIVE INTO SUMMER WITH THESE SWIMMING ESSENTIALS WORDS ABISHA SRITHARAN
PRINTS CHARMING Liberty London has launched its debut line of swimwear. Focusing on the summer holiday spirit, the new range comprises colourful styles and the department store’s signature eye-catching prints in luxurious fabrics, including sand-washed silks. The swimwear range consists of bikinis and one-piece suits for women and swimming trunks for men, as well as beach bags, polo shirts and sarongs. From £85, libertylondon.com
WATER WORKS Sweaty Betty has a great range of performance-enhancing swimwear, including rash guards to protect sunburn and rashes caused by abrasion, and plenty of watersport accessories. From stunning swimsuits – featuring flattering mesh panels, UV protection and chlorine resistant material – to swim-caps and goggles, each piece in the new collection is designed with both fitness and style in mind. From £22, Sweaty Betty, Jubilee Mall
PLEASE DON’T STOP THE MUSIC Denon Envaya’s dustproof and waterproof Bluetooth speaker can stand up to 1m of water for 30 minutes without any damage – meaning you can take it to 32
the beach or pool without the worry of getting it wet. These special speakers have long lasting battery life and built-in Siri activation, as well as a high quality builtin microphone so hands-free phone calls can be made. From £89, denon.co.uk
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MAKE A SPLASH Skip the overnight bag of rice with these essential waterproof phone gadgets from Zara. The brand’s aquatic waterproof phone holder – which is touch sensitive – can stand up to 1m in water, while its water-resistant hard case and transparent belt bag are handy for protecting your phone while you’re poolside. From £15.99, Zara, Canada Place
CHASING WATERFALLS Orlebar Brown has launched a summer collection inspired by days in the sun. The British brand’s new range has sunny colours such as rainforest green and waterfall blue , resulting in a cool collection comprising T-shirts, shirts, shorts and of course, swim trunks. Look out for the special edition pieces featuring exclusive geometric prints by Suffolkbased painter Rob Wyn Yates. From £145, Orlebar Brown, Jubilee Place
WHERE BETTER TO SHOW OFF YOUR NEW SWIMWEAR THAN AT THESE TOP LONDON LIDOS?
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CHARLTON LIDO Fresh from its 80th anniversary celebrations, Charlton Lido is now open for its summer season. The pool was the last municipal lido to be built in London, and was complete just before the start of WWII. To commemorate this occasion, artist Julia Allum has created a special poster for the London Transport Museum, and you too can celebrate the stunning space with a swim in the heated outdoor pool. Charlton Lido, SE18 LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K
CHARLTON LIDO POSTER BY JULIA ALLUM, FROM £15, LTMUSUEMSHOP.CO.UK
Brockwell Lido is a great place to do a few lengths (or just have a drink by the pool). This lido is also home to Luna Cinema summer screenings, so you can relax with a movie post-swim. The Meg will be shown on June 20, followed by screenings of Aquaman and Hook in September. Brockwell Lido, SE24
PARLIAMENT HILL LIDO City of London Corporation’s Parliament Hill Lido is ideal for a swim with the whole family. Built in 1938 and refurbished in 2005, the large Grade II-listed lido has an adjacent paddling pool for under 5s and a cafe for some refuelling after a few laps. Parliament Hill Lido, NW5 33
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Food & Drink S AY H E L L O T O T H E G R E AT B R I T I S H S U M M E R WITH THESE LUXURIOUS PICNIC HAMPERS WORDS ABISHA SRITHARAN
A ROYAL SPREAD Regency Hampers has a great array of sumptuous picnic baskets that can be delivered to your home. Our personal favourite is the Badminton Fitted Picnic Hamper, which comes filled with sparkling pressés, smoked salmon and a selection of fruit and cheese, as well as cookies and chocolate truffles galore.
PASTA LA VISTA If you thought the lunchtime pasta boxes at Carluccio’s were good, wait until you check out the restaurant’s picnic sets. The Italian eatery has a choice of two picnic bags – classic and plant power – both of which contain delicious dishes such as baked focaccia, traditional antipasto and seasonal salads. Kids’ picnics are also available at the restaurant for £10, packed with tasty treats such as breadsticks, dips, a chocolate chip cookie and apple juice.
Badminton Fitted Picnic Hamper, from £95.20, regencyhampers.com
Classic Picnic and Plant Picnic bags, £45 each, Carluccio’s, 1 Reuters Plaza
IT’S TEA-RRIFIC Marks and Spencer has a range of indulgent hampers to enjoy this summer, including the Kensington Teatime Treats hamper filled to the brim with popular teatime goodies. The set comprises raspberry jam, heart-shaped chocolates, Viennese biscuits, tea, scones, a Victoria sponge and a bottle of prosecco – all of which come packed in a beautiful hamper with faux-leather handle and straps. Kensington Teatime Treats Hamper, £40, marksandspencer.com LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K
ON A ROLL Paul’s sandwich platters are ideal for an outdoor lunch with friends. Whether it’s on your lunch break with colleagues or a picnic with family, Paul has sandwiches and rolls to
suit vegans, vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. The platters can be ordered and collected from the patisserie itself or delivered straight to your door. Sandwich Platter, from £24, Paul, Cabot Square 35
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n elegant space overlooking Canada Square with a beautiful backdrop of Canary Wharf’s skyline, ROKA is a place to enjoy shared food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The restaurant’s name itself is derived from this principle: ‘ro’ meaning social gathering place and ‘ka’ meaning heat and burning fire. ROKA’s main cuisine is prepared using a robata grill – similar to a barbeque – originating from the fisherman off the northern coastal waters of Japan who would cook their fish over charcoal and share their bounty by passing it across boats using their oars. As we were shown to our table, we had the chance to see the chefs up-close as they mastered the various grills. From smokey fish and sizzling lamb to charcoaled vegetables, the delicious aromas filled the restaurant and did nothing to curb our appetites. Faced with an extensive and exciting menu, we were relieved when the waiter suggested he surprise us with a selection of their most recommended dishes. To start, we had traditional salted edamame beans along with one of ROKA’s signature dishes: yellowtail sashimi salad with truffle dressing. It was as perfect on taste as it was on presentation, in a beautifully arranged pinwheel of delicately sliced fish. The next course, however, truly took our breath away. Served on ice in a Japanese ceramic bowl, the sashimi platter was made to impress. Fresh slices of fish and grilled salmon came with a mini bowl of tuna tartare and caviar. With fresh florals and leaves to decorate as well as season the plate, it was almost too pretty to eat. The tuna tartare particularly stood out; a rich and flavourful dish mixed with quail eggs, accompanied by a crisp savoury wafer. Up next was a selection of maki rolls, nigiri and tempura, including a spicy tuna and avocado roll with jalapeño paste and one of my favourite dishes of the evening: buttery soft scallop nigiri. All the food so far was very light on the stomach, which left plenty of room to share a couple of meatier main dishes. Smokey melt-in-the-mouth black cod was expertly paired with a sweet miso sauce and spicy lamb cutlets were seasoned to perfection and enjoyed with barbecued broccoli stems. Just as we thought the night was over, we were treated with one final showpiece: the dessert platter. Much like the sashimi platter, this came served on ice with an array of colourful exotic fruits, a cherry flavoured crème brûlée and a warm chocolate pudding with melt-in-the-middle matcha centre. Finally, a delicious shot of citrus sake –apparently ten times more zesty than lime – is recommended to cleanse and refresh the palate.
A beautifully arranged pinwheel of delicately sliced fish
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INTERVIEW
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ENJOYING WINE
JAMES DAWSON, FOUNDER AND CEO OF HUMBLE GRAPE, DISCUSSES THE UNIVERSALITY OF WINE
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believe that wine is for everyone and not just for those who know a lot about it – that’s where the name Humble Grape came from. Even if you don’t know anything about wine but you enjoy it and want to know more, then we are the place for you. We go out of our way to make wine accessible to everyone. Once you can appreciate the effort that went into making the product and know a little bit more about why it tastes the way that it does, then when you’re drinking it, it’s much more fun and enjoyable. The idea for Humble Grape was born when I was lying on a beach with my wife and she suggested that I take my passion and turn it into a business. We’re very excited to be opening up our fifth wine bar in Canary Wharf. It’s a beautiful site on the river with outdoor seating. I used to work in the area and have always wanted to open up a quirky, independent brand here. The whole ethos of the business is based on sustainability. The wines we import are all organic and sustainably sourced. We love wines that are made in a very natural way so that they’ve got quite an interesting, strong flavour profile. It’s the same with our food. All our chefs have a mandate to get really high quality, free range, grass fed food.
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People are becoming a lot more experimental with their wine. We source wine from places like Serbia and Hungary. At the moment it is very niche, but I’ve seen a recent trend for orange wines that are fermented on the skin. A lot of factors affect how wine tastes. If you’re drinking red wine, for example, and then you have something salty, the wine will taste a lot sweeter afterwards. The same wine will taste quite bitter if you’ve had something sweet or sugary. That’s why I’m not strict with wine pairings; it’s not as simple as steak with red or fish with white. It’s more about what the individual loves. I don’t believe in following these unwritten rules about specific wines that should be paired with specific foods. Everyone has different palettes and tastes. At the end of the day, if you want to drink rosé with a steak then do it. One thing I would say is that if you’re having a light meal, match it with a light wine and vice versa. But don’t be too prescriptive about it. Always trust your instincts. If you’re drinking a wine and you’re enjoying it, have a look at the label to find out what region it’s from and what the grape is. Make a mental note of those things for future wines you try. Don’t let someone tell you what you should like. Experiment yourself – try different wines and go from there, trusting your own judgement.”
“It’s not as simple as steak with red and fish with white”
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onceived in Bologna and transported to the streets of London, Radio Alice pizzeria delivers fresh sourdough pizza topped with sensational seasonal ingredients. Newly opened in Jubilee Place, the Canary Wharf branch will be the restaurant’s third pizzeria in London, and 13th across the UK and Italy. Radio Alice was founded by Matteo and Salvatore Aloe, two brothers who moved from Calabria to Bologna to study, and like all penniless students, ate a lot of pizza. Wanting pizza that was made and served with care and tasted great, they decided to take matters into their own hands, opening their first restaurant, originally named Berberè, in 2010. Many years later, along with their friend Emma King, a co-founder of GAIL’s Bakery, Radio Alice opened in London’s Hoxton Square, shortly followed by Clapham Common. Their mission: to serve delicious no-frills pizza, using the best, organic ingredients, served in a welcoming atmosphere. Diners at the new Canary Wharf pizzeria will taste Matteo’s signature sourdough pizza made fresh every day using organic stoneground flour. Matteo says; “We’re really excited about the opportunity to be opening at Canary Wharf in such a bustling location. We’re looking forward to being a friendly oasis where you can enjoy fast, organic sourdough pizza, cold wine and super music.” Alongside the pizza, wine will be sourced from small Italian organic producers. The house wine list will be bag-inbox; using less glass so it’s better for the environment, with the same joy. Libera Terra (Free Earth) wine comes from a co-operative turning confiscated mafia land into organic and high-quality vineyards. The beer list will be short and tasty, sourced from local breweries including a bespoke Radio Alice IPA made with Beer52, the UK beer club. The 160 seat pizzeria at Canary Wharf was designed by two young Bolognese companies, Comunicattive and Studio Rizoma, in the brand’s simple and creative style. The pizzeria’s design turns up the volume of the original materials in the building, layered with signature pop colours and a dreamlike mural. Radio Alice, Jubilee Place
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Matteo & Salvatore Aloe What varieties are you offering for summer? This summer some of our favourites are aubergine, tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella, smoked ricotta, basil and walnut pesto pizza; ginger pig sausage, tzatziki sauce, cucumber and parsley pizza; and courgette ribbons, stilton, fiordilatte mozzarella and pickled onions is good too. We’re excited about the grilled watermelon, plum tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, sliced red onion, fresh mint and basil salad.
Where did the name Radio Alice come from? The original Radio Alice was a 1970s pirate radio station from Bologna; an open broadcast, inviting locals to take over the air waves with their choice of music or free speech. We’re based in Bologna, so the idea to celebrate this unusual icon of the city was, for us, a great idea. Where do you source your ingredients from? Many of our ingredients are from organic Italian producers. We work closely with Alce Nero the co-operative of 1,000 organic farmers to source our flour, tomato, honey and olive oil for us. Organic fiordilatte mozzarella come from Puglia, south Italy, the region where fiordilatte is typical. The producer is called Querceta and is a family business with free-range cows that produce milk in naturally quantity. We source our fruit and vegetables from Natoora who specialise in local and Italian high quality produce. Ginger Pig is our trusted butcher and Buchananas cheese is our great British cheese.
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What are some of your most popular pizzas? Since we started in 2010, we’ve had a prosciutto, burrata, fiordilatte mozzarella, and house made orange zest oil pizza. We tried to take it off once and nearly had a riot! Tell us more about your bag-in-box house wine. All the choices we are making are sustainable! 100% of our wine and soft drinks are organic to reduce the impact on the environment, farmer and customer. Our house pour is from Libera Terra (meaning Free Earth); it’s a cooperative turning confiscated mafia land into organic and high-quality vineyards. Both of our house wines are five litre bag-in-box wines to avoid extra bottles and packaging. We also chose not to sell bottled water for the same reason, to help the impact on the Earth. What’s for dessert? For summer we are making Pizza Profiteroles filled with organic peanut butter, ice cream and topped with organic and chocolate hazelnut sauce.
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ach year, at least eight million tonnes of plastics leak into the ocean – which is equivalent to dumping the contents of one garbage truck into the ocean every minute”, reports The New Plastics Economy: Rethinking the Future of Plastics, a study produced by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the World Economic Forum. If nothing is done, the report estimates that by 2025 the ocean will have a ratio of one tonne of plastic to three tonnes of fish, and by 2050 there’ll be more plastics than fish (by weight). If that’s not frightening enough, research figures also reveal that more than one million seabirds and 100,000 sea mammals are killed by ocean pollution every year. The onus is therefore on each and every one of us – from the fishermen in tiny coastal villages to the massive cruise liners through to the owners of the world’s biggest yachts – to help in the big ocean clean-up. Thankfully, there are big fish among those leading the charge. During the Superyachts.com Top 100 event held in London earlier this year, discussions focused on sustainability and the steps shipbuilders are taking to protect the marine environment. One major initiative unanimously taken on board is the use of hybrid propulsion to reduce carbon emissions, and this typically requires using two or more energy sources: electric turbines, diesel, LNG (liquid natural gas), battery banks, propellers and waterjets. With the right combination of hybrid systems, yachts can potentially reduce fuel consumption by up to 30 per cent, improve manoeuvrability, and also reduce noise pollution by cruising silently at low speeds. Feadship’s 83m Savannah is the first superyacht to use an eco-friendly hybrid propulsion platform encompassing propellers and azimuthing thrusters for power, electric motors and diesel engines for drive, and gensets and batteries for energy storage. The shipyard’s new facility in Amsterdam is also designed with eco-friendly features, including more than 2,000 solar panels, LED lighting, a three-tier ventilation system and the innovative use of district heating, which harnesses excess energy from nearby factories.
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German yacht builder Lürssen has developed a filtration system that lowers levels of nitrogen oxide (NOx), the gas responsible for forming smog and acid rain, which are both detrimental to the tropospheric ozone layer. Lürssen also pioneered the use of waste engine heat to operate a vessel’s onboard desalination system for drinking water. Lürssen, Feadship and Benetti have also pledged commitment to ocean conservation by supporting the Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE), a UK-based charity whose mission is to tackle overfishing and promote marine biodiversity. Its manifesto is to place 10 per cent of the oceans under active and effective protection by 2020, and 30 per cent by 2030. Benetti’s clients are offered two options for supporting BLUE: a one-off payment at the signing of a yacht construction contract, whereby a percentage of the contract price can be donated to the NGO, or an annual donation for every thousand miles sailed. Yacht owners serious about ocean conservation can join the Blue Marine Yacht Club (BMYC), which is under the patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco. Being a member helps to create a powerful, environmentally conscious yachting community comprising yacht builders, marinas, brokers, owners and suppliers. Together they can raise awareness and contribute funds to support BLUE’s initiatives, and also have the rare opportunity to witness first-hand the benefits of their contribution by visiting BLUE’s projects around the world.
“Today’s superyacht owners are younger, and more in tune with the climate crisis around us” THIS PAGE BLUE MARINE FOUNDATION_ OVERFISHING; SAVANNAH FEADSHIP OPENING PAGE HUMPBACK MOTHER & CALF_ TONGA_ PHOTO COURTESY OF GEORGE DUFFIELD
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Cutting-edge yacht designers are also stirring clients towards more sustainable options. “Today’s superyacht owners are younger, and more in tune with the climate crisis around us, and therefore either request, or are open to, innovative, sustainable yacht design,” says Andrew Winch, founder and creative director at Winch Design. “Wherever possible, design decisions are made to have minimal negative impact on the environment or a positive impact on local communities around the world. Materials will be sourced locally to reduce the carbon footprint from freighting, as profit is fed back into the local economy. Rare accessories must have a Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) certificate, to show their provenance and to try and control the overuse of rare materials.” Composite hulls and carbon fibre masts are also being introduced, and eco-friendly alternatives to teakwood, which is traditionally used for decking and is at risk of becoming endangered, are currently in development. The Winch Design team is also encouraging clients to consider sailing yachts, which offer all the luxuries available from a motor yacht, but with the benefit of generating no carbon emissions under sail. A NEW WAVE IN YACHTING
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When this 181.6m leviathan, owned by Norwegian billionaire Kjell Inge Røkke and part of the REV Ocean programme, hits the water in 2021, she will revolutionise the way superyachts are built and used. REV has been designed to allow up to 60 scientists to conduct scientific research into the entire marine ecosystem using stateof-the-art equipment, while also providing the luxuries and space typically offered by large charter yachts. Facilities include classrooms, an auditorium, two helipads, and the all-important underwater exploration vehicles. According to Espen Oeino, REV’s designer, “One of the fundamental concepts of the vessel has been to share information being collected and produced onboard, thus setting a new standard for transparency and sharing of scientific data.” For guests, the invaluable experience on board this exemplary vessel is not just about sailing to unusual destinations; it’s about interacting with scientists, learning from their research, and sharing these experiences to encourage others to support REV Ocean’s research programmes. With 30 crew onboard, REV will be available for private charter for up to 36 guests. All proceeds from charters will go towards funding marine research programmes. Private yacht owners can help by attaching simple systems to their vessels to enable collection of data on water temperature, salinity and oxygen concentration. “Due to the size and scale
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of the ocean it is near impossible to collect data at all points,” explains Oystein Mikelborg, REV’s operations director, “but if the yachting community contributed regular streams of data from wherever they are cruising it would help fill gaps that research vessels won’t have the chance to fill.” HEAL THE OCEANS, SAVE THE WORLD
ANTI-CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT LONDON TO MONACO CHARITY CYCLE; OVERFISHING COURTESY OF BLUE MARINE FOUNDATION; SCHOOL OF FISH COURTESY OF BLUE MARINE FOUNDATION
Saving the oceans, let alone saving the world, is a daunting task. This is why organisations such as the BLUE, REV Ocean and other conservation programmes around the world are taking bold steps to get everyone involved. And they need support not just from the yachting community, but also from the private and public sectors – including giant cruise companies and cargo ships, whose vessels have contributed much to the pollution of our seas. Saving our oceans can only be achieved by working together on a global scale. With the superyacht industry leading the way, let’s hope others follow. Join the fourth edition of BLUE’s London to Monaco annual charity cycling challenge from 17-24 September 2019. The ride is organised in partnership with Just Pedal and there are a variety of distance options available (London to Monaco, eight days; Santander to Monaco, six days; Carcassonne to Monaco, three days; or London to Portsmouth, one day), finishing in time for the Monaco Yacht Show. For more details, visit london-monaco.cc
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FROM HELICOPTER TOURS AND GOLF CLUBS T O P R E M I U M R E A L E S TAT E , T H E L AT E S T S U P E R YA C H T M A R I N A S A R E C AT E R I N G T O MORE THAN JUST BERTH. DESIGNED TO LURE O W N E R S A N D E N T E R TA I N C R E W, M O D E R N MARINAS ARE COMPETING TO BECOME D E S T I N AT I O N S I N T H E I R O W N R I G H T, W H E R E YA C H T C H A R T E R S , S H O R E E X C U R S I O N S A N D OPULENT ABODES ARE DE RIGUEUR
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PORT FERDINAND BARBADOS Located in the yachting hub of Barbados, Port Ferdinand combines ultra-spacious villas with a world-class marina, wrapped up in Bajan finery. Often referred to as the ‘Platinum Coast’, the West Coast of the island is renowned for its calm and clear waters. Its proud inhabitants, hospitable nature and unrivalled scenery attract the yachting fraternity from far and wide over the course of the winter season, as does its yearround warm climate. While the marina itself is restricted to dockage for smaller vessels, large superyacht moorings are available in the bay just off the new Nikki Beach Club, which opened its doors in Port Ferdinand in 2018 – the first luxury beach club on the island. Yacht berths are paired with the marina’s on-site yacht concierge service, which provides a wide range of incredible activities organised on request, such as swimming with turtles, snorkel trips, scuba diving experiences, candlelit dinners in high-end restaurants, and private catamaran cruises or fishing charters. Named after a distinctive tree that is indigenous to Barbados, one of which can be found right next to the spa, the Sandbox Tree Spa is located in a corner of the lush natural gully that cocoons the marina. Using the renowned Bamford Botanical Product range, treatments can be carried out in the spa, within the gully or in-suite in the Port Ferdinand homes.
PORT FERDINAND RESIDENCES Geared towards those with a more aquatic leaning, Port Ferdinand – a gated community with 24/7 security – offers prime real estate and accommodation just outside the main tourist hotspots of the island. The Port Ferdinand residences have been carefully curated for maximum comfort and leisure, from the oversized indoor/outdoor living spaces to the yacht slips which come as standard with each residence. In addition to sweeping panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea, a wealth of amenities is on offer, including waterfront eateries and bars, a fitness centre and 1.4 acres of pristine golden sandy beaches.
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PORT DENARAU MARINA FIJI Located in the heart of the South Pacific and made up of some 333 tropical islands scattered across over 140,000 square nautical miles of ocean, Fiji is a gateway for adventure. Visitors are never far from beautiful reefs, lush rainforests, or white sandy beaches, and Port Denarau Marina serves as the hub that ties it all together. Containing 56 fully serviced berths and 16 swing moorings, including 20 berths capable of taking superyachts up to 85m in length, the marina is home to a choice selection of charter yachts – including Silentworld, Masteka 2, Settlement and Akiko, all ready to take guests on an itinerary of a lifetime. While Blue Lagoon, made famous by 1980s film starring Brooke Shields, is renowned for
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its snorkelling, nearby Sawa-i-lau Island is a favoured anchorage for its underwater caves. Two hours north is Yasawa-i-Ra, home to Fiji’s white powder Champagne Beach, while the more adventurous can try their luck at an infamous kava ceremony. Just 20 minutes’ drive from Nadi International airport, the marina village boasts several high-end hotels, and an 18-hole golf course. It also plays host to an inflatable water park, mini golf and bungee, racquet club, and nine residential precincts. In the last three years considerable modifications have been made to the marina, including the addition of a brand new Bellingham Marine floating jetty for visiting craft, and Port Denarau has become recognised as a destination in its own right for superyacht owners and guests looking to enjoy the very best of all that Fiji has to offer.
PULLMAN NADI BAY RESORT & SPA Positioned in a secluded corner of local-favourite Wailoaloa Beach, Pullman Nadi Bay Resort & Spa is shining a spotlight on a largely unexplored stretch of shore. Newly opened in April 2019, it offers 180-degree, uninterrupted ocean views, bookended by vistas of Fiji’s most recognised mountain, The Sleeping Giant. Just 10 minutes from Port Denarau, it serves as the ideal resting place for guests keen to embark on shoreside exploration as well as enjoy downtime at the decadent spa. Its eclectic bar and dining scene takes inspiration from big city cuisine and cocktail trends, but best is reserved for its 12 stunning beachfront suites, each with direct access to the water’s edge.
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ABELL POINT MARINA WHITSUNDAYS Uniquely located at the gateway to the 74 spectacular Whitsunday Islands and the iconic Great Barrier Reef, Abell Point Marina provides the perfect port for yachts looking to explore this breath-taking slice of Australian paradise. From helicopter flights over iconic Heart Reef to guided scuba diving in coral gardens to snorkelling with giant Napoleon Māori-wrasse, the Whitsundays provide access to some of the best aquatic experiences on the planet. Multiple winner of Marina of the Year, Abell Point is the first in Australia to achieve a score of 100% on both the International Clean Marina audit and the Fish Friendly Marina assessment. It is a shining beacon of best practice within the marine environment, itself having undergone some significant renovations. A state-of-the-art floating crew lounge – Ocean Club – now includes a spa and business centre, while the newly opened Garden Bar Bistro provides a vibrant addition to the marina village. It provides year-round berthing options for vessels up to 80m in length, regularly hosting the likes of 73m superyacht Dragonfly. The marina’s recent acquisition of neighbouring Coral Sea Resort also marks the first move in a strategic merger of Coral Sea and Abell Point, with the the two entities becoming known as the Coral Sea Marina|Resort from 1 July 2019. In addition, the opening of a 2.5-hectare garden space - The Coral Sea Gardens – will heighten guests’ experience of the marina resort village, as well as provide a unique space within the township. LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K
QUALIA RESORT ON HAMILTON ISLAND A world-class luxury resort on stunning Hamilton Island within the Whitsundays, qualia (meaning sensory) is a resort unlike any other. Situated on the secluded northern-most tip of Hamilton Island, qualia’s exquisitely designed lightfilled pavilions provide on-the-water vistas, with uninterrupted views of breaching whales, and surrounded by lush tropical bushland. Designed by five-time British Open winner Peter Thomson, the Hamilton Island Golf Club on neighbouring Dent Island provides the only championship island golf course in Australia. 49
LUŠTICA BAY MONTENEGRO
THE CHEDI LUŠTICA BAY Combining discreet luxury with Montenegro’s natural warmth and authenticity, The Chedi Luštica Bay is set on the waterfront of the Marina Village. Filled with light and reflecting the colours and movements of the ocean, the hotel welcomes weary travellers to rest their aching 50
feet. Sea views take centre stage throughout, with each of the 111 rooms benefitting from a private terrace. Boasting three restaurants, a private beach and an outdoor heated infinity pool – ideal for a morning dip – The Chedi plays host to a range of boutique designer outlets, so guests can always look and feel their best whether poolside or cruising the high seas.
Located just a stone’s throw from the UNESCO world heritage Bay of Kotor, the new boutique resort of Luštica Bay combines the gentle traditions of Montenegrin coastal living with state-of-the-art contemporary facilities and a sustainable future. Protecting waters that are among the cleanest in Europe, the marina is a pinnacle of sustainable design. It offers a range of services and facilities, as well as 24-hour yacht assistance to help sailors on their way. With one of the world’s most beautiful sailing spots on its doorstep, there is much to explore. Mighty mountains and placid waters, ancient routes to the historic towns of the Bay of Kotor, waterfront Konoba restaurants, natural coves and hidden caves all await discovery, while the coasts of Croatia, Italy and Greece are just a short sail away. Construction of the town’s second neighbourhood and what will become its new cosmopolitan town centre – Centrale – began in 2018. Strategically located at the entrance to the site and at the junction of all its major roads, Centrale will act as the natural heart of Luštica and as an important connector to nearby towns of the region. Nurturing healthy indooroutdoor living, Centrale will be woven with greenery – parks, piazzas, native trees and plants. The historic remains of an Austro-Hungarian fortification will become a cultural public space and viewing platform with arresting views of the ocean beyond.
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PHUKET YACHT HAVEN - THAILAND
MARINA DI VALLETTA - MALTA
With its close proximity to Phangnga Bay and the surrounding majestic limestone islands, Phuket Yacht Haven in Thailand is the ultimate superyacht launching pad. With the Surin Islands to the north, and a stone’s throw from the lush hillside Layan Residences by Anantara (equipped with a 24-hour live-in butler service), it provides end-to-end luxury on the water. Yacht Haven regularly hosts superyachts up to 100m in length, with Talisman Maiton, Lionheart and Pacific all regular sights in 2019.
The newly launched port Marina di Valetta is the latest addition to the historic island of Malta. Located on the edge of the Baroque fortress city of Valletta, and neighbouring the home port for Heesen’s 45m superyacht Amore Mio, it provides the perfect base from which to explore myriad treasured coves and crystal-clear bays. Accommodating up to 27m yachts within its 250 berths, it also hosts alongside transit berthing for yachts of up to 50m and provides direct access to Valletta’s cobbled streets – the first grid system of its kind – with elegantly converted palazzo hotels such as Domus Zamittello.
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EDINBURGH MARINA - SCOTLAND
CRYSTALBROOK MARINA - CAIRNS
Located in Granton’s Western Harbour, Edinburgh Marina (once completed) will be able to accommodate yachts up to 50m within a stunning new waterside development. Containing uninterrupted views of the coastline and the Firth of Forth, this world-class project will contain new homes centred around the marina’s 373 berths and the new Spa Hotel. Just two miles from Edinburgh’s iconic city centre, the marina is also perfectly placed to enable superyachts to cruise the northern ‘cool route’, exploring the colder climes of Norway, Finland, and the Arctic peninsula of Svalbard.
The gateway to the Great Barrier Reef from the north, and home to the deep ocean water outcrops of ribbon-like reef structures, Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina is Queensland’s northernmost marina. A base from which to charter superyachts Spirit and Sahana, it plays host to some of Port Douglas’ most popular bars and restaurants, shops and a full-service slipway. It is also privy to a brand new $20 million, 1120 tonne mobile boat hoist – the largest in the world – putting the Cairns region on par with the likes of Singapore in terms of superyacht maintenance services.
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BOHEMIAN TEA DRESS, £450 HANSINESHOP.CO
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BEACH LIFE SWIMWEAR, WRAPS AND NEW SEASON STYLE’S WHETHER ON DRY LAND OR AT SEA
Klara bikini top, £35; Klara bikini bottoms, £35
DIFFERENT STROKES
BUCKLE UP In an unusual meeting of minds, Birkenstock has partnered with MarieLouise Sciò, creative director of the Pellicano Hotels Group, to create a line of chic summer sliders. The result is a rainbow and raffia take on the footwear brand’s signature Arizona sandal. Slip on and go.
Poolside poise is all the more achievable with Whistles’ new line of swimwear. Clean lines, primary colours and a selection of silhouettes to suit all manner of shapes – this collection ticks all of the boxes. Whistles, Jubilee Place
£325, matchesfashion.com
Klara minimal swimsuit, £75
Her Style SWIMWEAR, SUNGLASSES AND SANDALS TO SEE YOU THROUGH THE SUMMER MONTHS WORDS ELLEN MILLARD
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Verona sunglasses, £200
HE S UN Paisley sunglasses, £240
Zimmermann’s inaugural collection of sunglasses is just as chic as its resortwear. Choose from cat-eye and oversized shades and pair with a beach, bare toes and a margarita. zimmermannwear.com 54
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Signet ring, £120
PEARL OF WISDOM Combining classic and contemporary design, Links of London’s new Orbs collection sees traditional freshwater pearls set in sterling silver geometric silhouettes inspired by modern gothic ironwork. Links of London, Jubilee Place Drop pendant earrings, £120; Choker necklace, £395; Drop pendant necklace, £110
Square hoop earrings, £225
Bracelet, £195
MISSING LINK Drawing inspiration from the urban spirit of New York City, Tiffany & Co.’s new 18k rose and yellow gold Tiffany City Hardwear Link earrings provide an elegant take on an otherwise utilitarian design. £1,800, Tiffany & Co., Cabot Place
BASKET CASE
The best beach totes to bag for your summer holiday
Woven bag, £49.99, Zara, Cabot Place
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Raksha bag, £79.99, Mango, Canada Place
Margot bag, £25, Accessorize, Canada Place
Lemon bag, £35, Warehouse, Canada Place
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Her: Hettie Blouse in Pale Slate, Camouflage Feather Chiffon, £400, Krista Skirt in Pale Slate, Camouflage Feather Summer Woven, £745, Mulberry, www.mulberry.com; The Boat Race Hat, £345, Lock & Co Hatters, www.lockhatters.co.uk; Alor Vegan Drum Bag, £110, Stelar, www.thisistelar.com; Salon De Mars PVC Sandals, £745, Christian Louboutin, www.christianlouboutin.com; Him: Linen blazer, £1250, Navy suede Gommino driving shoe, £390, Tod’s, www.tods.com; Lockhart Cotton T-Shirt, £40, LOVE BRAND & Co, www.lovebrand.com; Metal sunglasses, £265, Paul Smith, www.paulsmith.com; White linen trousers, £139, BOSS, www.boss.com
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WAV E S CHIC SUMMER STYLES TO SEE YOU THROUGH THE SEASON WHETHER ON DRY LAND OR AT SEA
PHOTOGRAPHY TURI LØVIK KIRKNES STYLING VICTORIA WRIGHT
OPPOSITE PAGE: Her: Tweed Jacket, £369, Tweed Shorts, £165, Claudie Pierlot, uk.claudiepierlot.com; Cat Eye Sunglasses, £140, Swarovski x Marcolin, www.swarovski.com; Quilted and striped slides, £100, Rae Feather x a Piedi, www.apiedi.co.uk; Bardot Bikini top, £115, Lilliput & Felix, www.lilliputandfelix.com; Signature neck bow scarf in poppy silk twill, £80, Aspinal of London, www.aspinaloflondon.com; Him: Seersucker blazer, £225, Seersucker shorts, £105, Harris Wharf London, www.workshop-store.com; Classic White Cotton t-shirt, £49, Polo Ralph Lauren, www.ralphlauren.co.uk; Metal sunglasses, £265, Paul Smith, www.paulsmith.com THIS PAGE: Cotton T-shirt, L’AGENCE, £75, www.lagencefashion.com; Cocoon cotton and silk dress, £1,130, Jil Sander, www.jilsander.com; Leather micro bag, £570, Tod’s, www.tods.com; Crystal Anchor Earrings, £365, Alessandra Rich, www.mytheresa.com; Acetate Sunglasses, £325, Marni, www.marni.com/gb
THIS PAGE: Houndstooth Midi Dress, £2,490, Fendi, www fendi.com; Gold Vermeil Xander Earrings, £335, Miansai, www.miansai.com; Stripe blocked beret, £275, Lock & Co, www.lockhatters.co.uk OPPOSITE PAGE Him: Ribbed polo-shirt, £215, Navy ‘Diamond’ print shorts, £225, Paul Smith, www.paulsmith.com; Acetate sunglasses, £172, Ray-Ban, www.sunglasshut.com/uk; Her: Printed jersey dress, £1380, Louis Vuitton, uk.louisvuitton.com; Metal sunglasses, £278, Giorgio Armani, www.sunglasshut.com/uk
OPPOSITE PAGE: Mesh Mock T-shirt, £1690, 3-in-1 Parka, £4600, Tie & Dye Athletic Shorts, £2,900, LV Runners, £670, Louis Vuitton, uk.louisvuitton.com THIS PAGE: Blue Fine Taffeta Bell Dress, £875, Simone Rocha, www.brownsfashion.com; Acetate sunglasses, £144, Ralph Lauren, www.sunglasshut.com/uk; Ombre Floral Silk Scarf, £95, Aspinal of London, www.aspinaloflondon.com
THIS PAGE: Her: Striped Patch Cotton Blazer, £249, Cream Crinkle Cotton Skirt, £349, Polo Ralph Lauren, www.ralphlauren.co.uk; Cairo Panama Hat, £325,Lock & Co Hatters, www.lockhatters.co.uk; Bardot Bikini top, £115, Lilliput & Felix, www.lilliputandfelix.com; Canvas Slides, £195, Loeffler Randall, www.loefflerrandall.com; Infinity Cuff, £200, Miansai, www.miansai.com; Him: Red, white and navy knit, £159, navy shorts, £119, BOSS, www.boss.com; One Lens Sunglasses, £129, Lacoste, www.lacoste.com Navy suede Gommino driving shoe, £390, Tod’s, www.tods.com; OPPOSITE PAGE: Retro Bikini top, £245, Eres, www.eresparis.com; Printed Trousers, POA, Roksanda, 9 Mount Street W1K 3NG; Dwight Bag, £280, Rosantica, www.browns.com; Horse Print Silk Half Square Scarf in Mahogany, £175, Smythson, www.smythson.com; Metallic sunglasses, £160, Finlay London, www.finlayandco.com; Lily Natural Slides, £170, a Piedi, www.apiedi.co.uk
Models: Matthew from Models1 and Anastasia from Wild London Hair and Makeup: Mario Brooksbank @ Carol Hayes Management Location: Pajo boat in Herceg Novi, Montenegro
A NOVEL IDEA “It’s a young Gatsby, though contemporary and a little sporty,” Brunello Cucinelli said of the inspiration behind his SS19 collection. For the warmer season, the Italian designer has introduced his signature blazers and double-breasted jackets in lightweight textured linens and cottons, as well as a summer-appropriate colour palette of beige, tan and tobacco. No doubt Gatsby would approve.
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T H E U LT I M AT E S U M M E R C A P S U L E W A R D R O B E : SPECS, SCENTS AND LIGHTWEIGHT SUITS WORDS ELLEN MILLARD
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Handcrafted in the Dolomites, Paul Smith’s revamped eyewear collection is made from beautiful Italian acetates moulded into a range of chic unisex designs. Each frame is named after a London street beginning with the letter A, to signify a new start for Paul Smith eyewear. Take your pick from mod specs to aviator shades in a selection of tortoiseshell, metal and block colour styles.
Jaguar and Bremont have partnered to create a new limited-edition watch inspired by the Jaguar D-Type. Limited to just 300 pieces, the blue dialled bi-compax chronograph has brushed nickel subdials and a Tachymeter dial ring.
Paul Smith, Cabot Place
£5,495, Bremont, Cabot Place
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TURN UP THE HEAT Massimo Dutti’s Limited Edition 2019 collection is the ultimate summer capsule wardrobe. Made from ecofriendly raw materials, the men’s line includes exquisite suits, shirts and trench coats in beautiful lightweight linens, complementing suede loafers and cotton polo knits – the ultimate wardrobe staples that will see you through summer and beyond. Massimo Dutti, Cabot Place
SCENTS OF STYLE Jo Malone London’s second collection with tailor Huntsman includes four heady colognes: amber and patchouli, assam and grapefruit, brich and black pepper and whisky and cedarwood. Each bottle is decorated with Huntsman’s gold typography and topped with a burgundy cap. £120, Jo Malone London, Cabot Place LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K
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SUPER CREAM One product, five superpowers: Chanel’s Super Active Complete Correction CC Cream evens, moisturises, corrects, protects and illuminates skin. The CC cream – infused with Vitamin C-filled murunga plum extract – gives skin a luminous, healthy complexion with a glowing finish, as well as hydrating skin thanks to the new form of hyaluronic acid within the cream’s formula. The SPF 50 cream comes in five subtle shades and is suitable for all skin types.
LIP SERVICE Don’t overlook your lips when it comes to SPF. The Body Shop’s Fresh Nude Tinted Beauty Balm provides a light, even coverage with a boost of hydration and broadspectrum protection. Enriched with Vitamin E, aloe vera and marula oil, this tinted SPF 30 balm protects skin and produces a lasting, luminous finish. £14, The Body Shop, Jubilee Place
SUNDRENCHED The Umbra Tinte Physical Daily Defence by Drunk Elephant delivers powerful UVA protection. The tinted SPF 30 sunscreen moisturises and protects skin without leaving it feeling greasy. As a bonus, the cream minimises the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles and adds a tinted glow, allowing wearers to look good while protecting their skin. As with all Drunk Elephant products, this broad-spectrum sunscreen is filled with natural ingredients and suitable for all skin types. £30, Space NK, Cabot Square 68
£48, Boots, Canada Place
CHANEL CRUISE 2019 VISION D’ASIE: LUMIERE ET CONTRASTE COLLECTION, CHANEL.COM
Beauty Edit WHETHER YOU’RE LOUNGING I N L O N D O N O R S U N B AT H I N G I N SORRENTO, SPF IS ESSENTIAL. HERE ARE THE TOP SUNCREAMS FOR YOUR FACE AND BODY WORDS ABISHA SRITHARAN
SOMER LOVIN’ Kate Somerville’s Uncomplikated SPF spray instantly sets make-up, reduces shine and provides a matte finish. The SPF 50 sunscreen protects skin from harmful, skin-aging UV rays and smoothes the appearance of skin. The lavender-scented spray is suitable for all skin types, and is the perfect topping to your skincare routine. £32, Space NK, Cabot Square
DROP IN THE OCEAN Green People has launched a new eco-friendly and reef-safe sun care range that is as kind to the planet as it is to the skin. The collection includes a scent-free sun lotion SPF 30, a scent-free facial cream SPF 30, and a sun lotion SPF 15 with a natural tan accelerator, all of which are sold in renewable sugar cane packaging. The new range also includes a sun lotion specifically created for children. In Green People’s commitment to helping the environment, the brand is donating 30p from all sun lotion sales to The Marine Conservation Society. From £14, Waitrose, Canada Place LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K
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Summer SCENTSATIONS H O L I D AY S C A N S M E L L O F M O R E T H A N J U S T S U N S H I N E A N D S E A WAT E R T H A N K S T O T H E S E T O P S U M M E R S C E N T S WORDS ABISHA SRITHARAN
Flower Power: Ostens Impression Jasmine Absolute, £110, ostens.com
The Right Note: Feel n Chill by Jusbox Perfumes, £140, jusboxperfumes.com
Scentsational: Chloé Nomade Eau De Toilette, from £44, John Lewis & Partners, Canada Place
Eau de Elegance: Tiffany & Co. Sheer Eau De Toilette, from £49, Tiffany & Co., Cabot Place
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Summer is officially here, which means not only is it time to unearth your summer clothes, but it’s also time to update your perfume collection Blooming Marvellous: Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum, from £52, John Lewis & Partners, Canada Square
Colour Me Curious: Star Magnolia Cologne, from £49, Jo Malone London, Cabot Square
Fantastically Floral: M&S Seasalt and Freesia Eau de Toilette, £12.50, Marks & Spencer, Jubilee Place
Purple Power: Miller Harris Violet Ida Eau de Parfum, £105, millerharris.com
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French Fancy: Les Eaux de Chanel ParisRiviera, £99, John Lewis & Partners, Canada Place
Sovereign Scent: Elie Saab, Le Parfum Royal, £65, eliesaab.com
Paradisal Perfume: Issey Miyake Shades of Paradise, £44, John Lewis & Partners, Canada Place
Pretty in Pink: Burberry HER Blossom Eau De Toilette, from £44, John Lewis & Partners, Canada Place
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Milo swim shorts, £38; Misty bikini, £40, beanieandbear.com
FROM ECO SWIMWEAR TO THE B E S T W AY S T O K E E P Y O U N G S T E R S E N T E R TA I N E D , H E R E A R E S O M E I D E A S F O R A S U P E R F U N S U M M E R H O L I D AY WORDS MORAG TURNER
Coral print swimsuit, from £9; Flamingo seersucker swim shorts, from £9, marksandspencer.com
Felicity flamingo swimsuit, from £15, Accessorize, Canada Place
SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR Plastic polluting our oceans is a very real threat to marine life. But now several swimwear companies are turning the debris found floating in the sea into something much more positive. Sustainable swimwear is big news this summer, especially when it comes to kids’ clothing. High street hero Marks & Spencer has launched a fantastic range for youngsters made using recycled plastic, transformed into a polyester fibre that is mega-durable and has been endorsed by the British Skin Foundation with UPF 50+ sun protection (marksandspencer.com). 72
Other brands such as Sunuva (sunuva.com) and Accessorize (Canada Place) have both gone down a similar path, creating sustainable collections that are environmentally-friendly and still super stylish. Beanie & Bear, which is loved for its ultra-cool prints and designs, is using SeaQual and EcoNyl recycled fabrics that, thanks to their innovative construction, are twice as resistant to chlorine, suntan lotions and oils (beanieandbear.com). It’s good to know that by choosing to buy these trunks and costumes for your little ones you are helping to protect the very beaches they will be playing on while wearing them.
Coral print swimsuit, from £9, marksandspencer.com
Ombré frill bikini, from £14, Accessorize, Canada Place
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KEEP COOL No one likes being too hot on the sand – least of all children. So pop this clever little tent from Miasun in the back of your hire car or beach bag and you can make anywhere a comfortable spot for the day. It only weighs 1.2kg and takes just a minute to pop up. Once underneath, your kids will be shielded from the sun by its UV-protective, wind-resistant fabric. When you’re done just fold it back into the handy little bag. Voila! £89, smallable.com
FUN IN THE SUN It’s a fact – if you want five minutes of peace to lie on a lounger and read a book then you need to arrive at the beach or poolside armed with some fun kit to keep the kids distracted. Happily, Sunnylife makes the coolest animal-themed inflatables and water toys that will do just that. Take your pick from lobster-inspired snorkelling kits, flamingo rubber rings and banana floats – and then simply kick back and relax... uk.sunnylife.com
STAY SAFE OLD SCHOOL Ditch the iPad and let the kids discover the joy of classic games while you’re en route to your holiday destination. Check out the cool retro travel tin sets from Rex London that includes chess, ludo and snakes and ladders. Hours of fun on the plane and not a screen in sight. From £6.95, rexlondon.com
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Not to put a dampener on any sunny holiday plans, but studies show that just one case of blistering sunburn in childhood can double the chance of developing skin cancer later in life. Thankfully such terrible damage is wholly avoidable by simply applying a good sunscreen. Child’s Farm has a great range of sun care and the handy little 50+ SPF roll is super simple and quick to apply. £10, Boots, Canada Place 73
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EXPLORING THE QUIETER SIDE OF SOUTH MEXICO (P.78)
DISCOVERING ONE&ONLY’S NEW WELLBEING OFFERING IN THE MALDIVES (P.84)
UNCOVERING THE HIDDEN GEMS OF TUSCANY(P.88)
COOL CORINTHIA Enter the beguiling world of The Grand Budapest Hotel at Corinthia Budapest, a 19th-century hotel that draws parallels with Wes Anderson’s creation. To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the hit film, the Corinthia has launched a glamorous experience which allows guests to glimpse the life of the 1930s elite. Guests can delve into the starstudded history of the building with a guided tour, as well as sample a cocktail inspired by the film and watch the award-winning movie on a big screen. A delectable breakfast, a massage in the hotel’s elegant Royal Spa and a copy of The Grand Budapest Hotel book is also included in this special experience. From £232 per night, experience available until 31 December, corinthia.com
GREECE LIGHTNING Casa Marron in the Peloponnese region of Greece is the latest opening by Greek hotel expert Grecotel Group. The new beachside property consists of 172 rooms, with an additional 92 spacious bungalows a stone’s throw
away. Casa Marron places a modern twist on classic Mediterranean style with colourful manicured gardens and large swimming pools, as well as exotic palm trees and olive trees to complete the paradisiacal place. From €198 per night, all inclusive, casamarron. grecotel.com
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C H E C K I N AT T H E H O T T E S T H O T E L O P E N I N G S O F T H E S U M M E R WORDS ABISHA SRITHARAN
FRENCH FANCY There’s now yet another reason to visit the sublime Loire Valley in France thanks to the launch of the luxurious Hotel Château du Grand-Lucé. Set in an 18th-century building comprising 17 rooms and suites, the hotel is home to a gourmet French restaurant, a spa and fitness room, an outdoor pool and surrounding classical French gardens. Designed by Baron Jacques Pineau de Viennay as his summer house in the 1700s, this historical building was a hospital and shelter during the World Wars, and has now been renovated and restored to its former glory in the heart of the beautiful, peaceful village of Le Grand-Lucé. From £840 per night, chateaugrandluce.com 76
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ITALIAN JOB Puglia’s new five star hotel, Masseria Torre Maizza, boasts 40 rooms and suites, an authentic Italian restaurant, a large outdoor pool with a poolside restaurant, a golf course, a spa, fitness centre and a rooftop bar with
stunning views, as well as a private beach. Set in the Apulian countryside, the 16th-century former farmhouse offers the perfect base from which to explore the sights of Puglia. From €330 per night including VAT, roccofortehotels.com
ISLAND PARADISE Ibiza may be notoriously known as a party island, but it is also a great place to unwind and relax by the tranquil waters – if you choose the right spot. The adults-only Amàre Beach Hotel in Ibiza’s San Antonio Bay is certainly this. With spacious comfortable rooms, several restaurants including a rooftop eatery serving Michelin-star cuisine, a rooftop bar and a stunning infinity pool, this lavish new hotel is the perfect place to have a holiday with your other half, your friends, or even spend some time alone. From £126 in a standard double room including breakfast, amarehotels.com
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MADDING CROWD SKIP THE LOUD NIGHTCLUBS OF P L AYA D E L C A R M E N A N D T H E TOURIST HOTSPOT OF TULUM AND INSTEAD INDULGE IN THE QUIETER W AY S O F S O U T H M E X I C A N L I F E WORDS HANNAH LEMON
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hile the larger cities and towns like Playa del Carmen, Cancún, and, of course, the capital Mexico City might draw in the tourists, Mexico’s lesser known municipalities and villages have just as much to offer. A nine-day tour of the south peninsula can provide a rich offering of crafts, cuisine and culture away from the masses and closer to the locals. Tequila and tacos galore, your stomach certainly won’t be wanting for more, particularly with a stay at one of the luxury resorts operated by Hamak Hotels.
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About two and a half hours southeast of Mexico City is the dinky student town Puebla, centred around the leafy Zócalo de Puebla plaza. Proudly declaring its mole poblano, an ancient Mexican dish, the best in the country, you might as well sample some here. The rice and chicken dish is covered in a thick, rich puddle of sweet chilli and chocolate and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Merely strolling up and down the multi-coloured, chocolate box streets and numerous antiques stores will keep you more than entertained. Don’t miss the ‘Street of Sweets’. Bright pink archways are nestled together down this lone cobbled lane with ‘dulces’ piled high to the delight of milk-toothed children or sweet-toothed adults. Alongside the candied fruits and confectionery, of which there are multiple samples to try, you’ll also find the traditional tourist tat of keyrings, hats and clothes. When it’s time for a little pick-me-up, prop up the bright marigold La Pasita bar with locals by sampling its in-house sweet liqueur (its namesake), made of raisins and decorated with a cube of fresh goat’s cheese. Be warned though, there is no time to hang about; doors shut promptly at 5.30pm. While on a tour of the town, include a drive-by of the antiques markets (open on Sundays); the creaking, wooden Palafoxiana library, the oldest library in the Americas; and the impressive gold-ceilinged Church of San Francisco. The Amparo Museum has works of art by famed Mexican Surrealist sculptor Alejandro Colunga – see his five-headed bench in the museum’s courtyard. If you don’t speak Spanish, the exhibits won’t keep you occupied for long so head up to the rooftop restaurant for a 360-degree view of the town’s terracotta rooftops.
The Hotel Cartesiano is a short stroll from the centre and has a more sophisticated approach to hospitality than some of its neighbours
At the end of a long day, the Hotel Cartesiano is a short stroll from the centre with a more sophisticated approach to hospitality than some of its neighbours. It is made up of four redeveloped grand family houses; the largest was once a tile factory and remnants of the delicate paintings and ceramic artistry are thoughtfully embedded into the walls of the bedrooms and communal areas. The spa area, restaurant with roof terrace and downstairs café provide the finest Mexican cuisine. For the best experience, opt for one of the seven suites on the second floor, each with an impressive bathroom, king-sized bed and lounge area. Mexican interior designer Felix Blanco has sensitively adhered to the history of the building – his first project for a hotel but no doubt not his last. From $180 per night, hotelcartesiano.com 80
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A short flight east and you arrive at the small and friendly town of Chocholá. Winding dirt tracks, rusty signs, bicycles and long grass are the main attractions here, but that is part of its charm. Turn off down a discreet road and you’ll find Chablé Resort & Spa Yucatán set on a grand 750acre estate. It’s time to turn off your phone and unplug the internet as staff receive you at the gates and bundle you into a buggy for a tour of the steamy jungle-like terrain. The resort is made up of 36 casitas and four family villas, each with a private pool; there’s almost no need to leave your abode or even pack your swimsuit. Surrounded by tropical plants, the accommodation is an oasis of calm. Tea is brought each morning to the door, which can be drunk as soon as you’ve managed to pull yourself out of the four-poster bed and draw back the blackout blinds. The shower is quite the experience, too – cover yourself in soapy suds with only a glass door LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K
separating you from the leafy outdoors, very much inviting you to wash al fresco. In the main part of the building, there are three restaurants to choose from: the Asian-inspired Ixi’im, the poolside Ki’ol or the Spa Restaurant with its healthy vegetarian-only menu and freshly-pressed juices. These wholesome offerings, alongside the clipped lawns, the old 19thcentury stone buildings, calming water features and palm-tree covered pool, are sure to relax your soul. As well as being the perfect location to unwind, it’s also not too far from the buzzing town of Merida, the Yucatán state capital, nicknamed the ciudad blanca (white city). There’s the food market piled high with fruits and vegetables; a rich calendar of dancing and music that take over the town square most evenings; and a few trendy bars, such as La Negrita with its Wild West swing doors and an impressive array of tequila and mezcal. If it’s ancient civilisation you are after,
about an hour away is the Mayan city of Uxmal with pyramids much like the more renowned Chichén Itzá. Bucket-list activities should also include a visit to a cenote. Cenote X’kekén and Samula are probably the largest and provide a good pit stop for your car journey to the next destination. These underground pools of water decorated by stalagmites and stalactites (a point here for those who can remember the direction of each) have been transformed into a tourist attraction of winding wooden steps and pop-up shops. A word to the wise: these cenotes look very little like the glamorous snaps on Instagram and you’ll need to grapple with tourists and bats to get a shot on your own, not to mention apply a hefty session of Photoshop to your picture in order to get the perfect aquamarine snap. From $974 per night, chableresort.com 81
THREE DAYS IN PUNTA MAROMA
Swap to the other side of Mexico’s shores and you have the Caribbean Sea lapping on the quiet beachfront of Punta Maroma. Just north of the bright lights of tourist hotspots Playa del Carmen and Tulum, this area is another location for those wanting to retreat from the hustle and bustle. Chablé Resort & Spa Maroma opened its doors at the end of last year and offers guests a prime seaside location and relaxing spa sessions. The villas don’t quite live up to the private extravagance of the Yucatán property, but the draw here is the pristine white sandy beach. Hours can be spent sunbathing by the infinity pool or down on the sand with a friendly waiter occasionally topping up your glass. And definitely sample some of the pink tuna ceviche, which is delicately placed on a perfectly symmetrical tostada, sprinkled with seeds and spring onions and drizzled in lime. Once again, the local area is bristling with ancient secrets. Just over an hour away is Tulum for its cocktail bars and shopping, but nestled on the beach right next to it are the ruins of an old Mayan settlement that served as a major trading post and where you can now buy tickets to have a wander and soak up the history. On the way back to your palatial villa in Chablé, you could always take in the pumping music and vodka shots of Playa del Carmen’s nightlife; but why do that when you could snuggle up in the pristine sheets of your king-sized bed and be up for sunrise in your own private pool? From $620 per night, chableresort.com 82
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he Maldives is undeniably one of the most romantic destinations on earth: sunset cruises are accompanied by playful dolphins, dinner à deux is taken on isolated beaches and there’s nothing quite so breathtaking as waking up with your loved one to those views over an endless azure sea. Surprisingly, perhaps, what makes this island region so perfect for loved-up couples is also just the ticket for single travellers looking for a reboot. Found in the North Malé Atoll, One&Only Reethi Rah is one of the Maldives’ most-established resorts renowned for its luxe vibe and imaginative hospitality aimed at couples and solo travellers alike. Occupying one of the largest private islands in the area, the resort – its name means ‘beautiful island’ in Maldivian – has long set the benchmark for luxury in the Maldives and, as a consequence, is a favourite among a glitzy A-list crowd. The Beckhams, for instance, regularly book out the uber-private Grand Sunset Residence (which comes with its own chef, wine cellar and beach cinema). The other 121 villas do not disappoint, however, and are found dotted across 12 idyllic beaches – with some perched over the ocean, with their own infinity pools. Interiors by Jean-Michel Gathy are seductive. Indonesian in style, the thatched homes are grand spaces with vaulted, bamboo ceilings, sunken baths with scenic views, and layers of stylish details. Luxury textiles come in the shades of an exotic sunset (ochre, burnt orange and gold), Art Deco-style dressing tables have a genius built-in mini-fridge for cosmetics (naturally) and floor-to-ceiling windows open out to pristine, private beaches or – in the case of the over-water villas – to terraces from which you can dive in to swim with manta rays and rainbow-coloured fish. Meanwhile there is plenty here for honeymooners to croon over together, there’s also a dizzying array of activities for family, friends and solos to enjoy – from the climbing wall to the tennis courts, from the dive centre to the FIFA-certified football pitch. You can learn to paint in the artist’s studio or explore the island on your own bike (there’s 6km of coastline to discover). A must is one of the day excursions with the resident marine biologist where you can dive with whale sharks or learn more about the Hawksbill Turtle population. Meanwhile, afternoons can be spent snorkelling on the resort’s own house reef, where you’ll swim among white-tip sharks and butterfly fish. Despite its size, throughout the resort there’s still a holistic and intimate feel. There are 800 staff here, from more than 35 nations, but you wouldn’t know it. They move seamlessly around – like a tightly choreographed ballet – with each staff member greeting guests with a special One&Only ‘signature’ – a placing of their right hand over their heart. Be warned: by the end of your trip, you’ll be automatically doing this, too. The sprawling destination ESPA spa is where this sense of wellbeing is really harnessed and it is just the place to lose hours, if not days, to reenergise yourself again. While there are locally-inspired treatments, such as the ‘Essence’, which utilises some of the island’s many home-grown coconuts, taken from its 20,000 trees, it is best known for the all-encompassing spa journeys, which bring in an impressive line-up of experts. Yoga
guru Dr Gopal Govindasamy and Dr Buathon Thienarrom, who specialises in traditional Chinese medicine, are past visitors, while Parisian foot expert Bastien Gonzalez also has an outpost here. The latest, dubbed Sleep Journey, calls upon a variety of disciplines, from beauty to nutrition, and aims to de-stress even the most burnt-out urbanite. You enter the spa via a lofty temple-like space, complete with tinkling fountains and Balinese carved wood features. Thatched treatment villas are found dotted around the tropical gardens, with some looking out to the beach. Here, your session begins with a Sleep Ritual assessment, in which a ‘sleep trainer’ looks closely at your sleeping patterns and develops a tailored approach to address your needs, also checking in with you during your stay. The first step is the sleep meditation, which focuses on breathing and visualisation techniques to the sound of soothing music. This is followed by the Bastien Gonzalez Re-Foundation foot treatment, which rejuvenates limbs with a black diamond scrub, followed by an intense foot and leg massage to relieve muscle tension and ‘heavy legs’. If you’re not drifting off already, the full-body massage will send you on your way. Releasing deep-seated muscular tension, using a combination of hot stones and warm relaxing oil, this is uber-nurturing, and finishes with a blissful scalp massage to clear the mind. Healthy eating is also touched on, with the resort’s Beach Club – which focuses on antioxidant ingredients (such as pomegranate, coconut, pumpkin seeds and avocado) – launching new lunchtime Bliss Bowls. For breakfast, meanwhile, there’s a dedicated Superfood Counter in the Reethi Restaurant where you can concoct your own healthy start to the day with a huge range of vitamin-packed juices to try. Come night time, there is an array of restaurants to choose from. Tapasake is a glamourous spot, with a sushi bar and tapas-style Japanese menu – chefs cook up a storm at your table, which are positioned over the water. The Boho Fanditha Bar is the perfect place to watch the magnificent Maldivian sunsets, hurricane lamps, colourful Arabian rugs and crystal chandeliers are suspended from palm trees and you dine in white tents by the ocean or on giant cushions on the beach, dipping into the Middle Eastern menu of mezze, grills and Arabic cuisine. For Italian cuisine, head to Rabarbaro, where you’ll eat the best lobster and saffron risotto of your life. Meanwhile, hidden away in a secret garden and lit by flickering candle light, is Botanica, a true highlight of Reethi Rah. Beautifully atmospheric, you eat amid lush plants and next to the fragrant kitchen garden. There’s an orchid house, filled with the delicate blooms and a potager, where you can also dine. Start your evening off with a cocktail at the Gin Bar – there are 34 varieties to choose from, then select your meal from the simple, yet inspiring, menu. With an emphasis on freshness and seasonality, dishes include octopus with ash- baked potato, reef fish Maldivian curry and king prawn from ‘the fire’ with handpicked vegetables and organic red rice. Back in your villa, you’ll discover a range of sleep treats waiting for you – such as mini ESPA products, calming tea and personalised sleep music. Just the right combination to ensure the sweetest of dreams.
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BREAK UP YOUR JOURNEY WITH A LAYOVER IN DUBAI’S ONE&ONLY ROYAL MIRAGE Long journeys to the Indian Ocean can play havoc with your sleep patterns and wellbeing, so break up your journey with a stopover at sister property One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai. Inspired by the opulence of Arabia, the hotel is situated in verdant gardens and has lavish interiors. Its Oriental Hammam is where you should head. Check in for the Rose Ritual, an exotic but thoroughly pampering treatment designed to relax and revive you. After a black soap wash, a clay wrap and a rose oil massage, you’ll be rejuvenated. Squeeze in lunch at Drift, the new beach club, which gives a nod to the Mediterranean with chill-out tunes and the best black truffle pizza. It’s eye-opening. Abercrombie & Kent (abercrombiekent.co.uk; 01242 547 708) offers a four night One&Only Reethi Rah Sleep Collection package, staying in a Beach Villa on a bed and breakfast basis with transfers and international flights on a B&B basis from £6,945 pp. The package includes a Bastien Gonzalez treatment, 90 minute Sleep Ritual including breathing exercises and meditation as well as a deep therapeutic massage, mindful scuba diving and a ‘bliss bowl’ and cocktail at the Beach Club for two guests. Book until 16 December 2019. A stopover at One&Only Royal Mirage can be added for £420pp, oneandonlyresorts.com
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rom the rooftop terrace you can see the sunlight glinting off the Duomo – Florence’s jewel in its crown – and all around are the undulating hills and endless fields of Tuscany: their tones of green, amber and gold the basis for many an artist’s inspiration. Found in the Chianti countryside, Villa di Bagnolo provides its own unique form of inspiration. Not your average home-from-home, it is instead a historic and regal manor house, full of antiques and cosy corners, and which is available to hire for glorious summers under the Tuscan sun. Thanks to its idyllic setting, in the Colombaia Wine and Olive Oil Estate, which dates back to 1700, it also captures the best Tuscan scenes any artist has laid down on canvas. Laden lemon trees line the avenue to the house, while rosemary, thyme and basil scent the air. Set in 54 acres of olive groves and vineyards, you throw open your shutters at sunrise to take in the views and you can spend hours wandering around the manicured gardens and fragrant estate. As well as a swimming pool, there are tennis courts, table tennis and a range of outdoor games to keep all
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ages happy. With nine bedrooms - many with their own luxury en suites (the master has an ornate pink marble jacuzzi, which adds a maximalist tone), it is the perfect place for groups of friends and extended family holidays. Thankfully, it is also rambling enough so there’s enough space for everyone. The sunny breakfast room is where freshly baked breads, home-made cakes and coffee are served for you each morning, while in the dining room, guests can arrange formal wine tasting sessions with local sommelier Valentina Mazzetti or have a typical Italian supper, courtesy of a private chef who will create a bespoke meal. Local Lisa Banchieri, for instance, is one of the culinary wizards used for private dining and she offers a choice of menus – each with fresh pasta at their heart (pop into the kitchen to see how it is expertly done). Whether it is sundowners on one of the terraces or evenings playing card games en famille in the games room, the villa is full of little extras which make it easy to stay put. But the villa is one of the properties belonging to Tuscany Now & More, a company which prides itself on offering more than LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K
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ages happy. With nine bedrooms - many with their own luxury en suites (the master has an ornate pink marble jacuzzi, which adds a maximalist tone) – it is the perfect place for groups of friends and extended family holidays. Thankfully - it is also rambling enough so there’s enough space for everyone. The sunny breakfast room is where freshly baked breads, home-made cakes and coffee are served for you each morning, while in the dining room, guests can arrange formal wine tasting sessions with local sommelier Valentina Mazzetti or have a typical Italian supper, courtesy of a private chef who will create a bespoke meal. Local Lisa Banchieri, for instance, is one of the culinary wizards used for private dining and she offers a choice of menus – each with fresh pasta at their heart (pop into the kitchen to see how it is expertly done). Whether it is sundowners on one of the terraces or evenings playing card games en famille in the games room, the villa is full of little extras which make it easy to stay put. But the villa is one of the properties belonging to Tuscany Now & More, a company which prides itself on offering more than LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K
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mere holiday rentals in pretty locations. Guests are therefore able to access local experiences, culinary classes, wine tasting and customised tours to get to know this slice of Italy even better. Tuscany is, of course, the birthplace of one of the world’s most famous artists –Leonardo da Vinci – and this year the region is marking the 500th anniversary of his death with a range of exhibitions and events on throughout the area. With Florence a short 20 minute drive away, it’s not difficult to explore yourself, but offering an indepth look at the life of the artist is the ‘Follow In The Footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci’ which guests can exclusively book and which takes you on a seamless trace of his life. You begin where the artist began – with a trip to Anchiano, and to the farmhouse where da Vinci was born in 1452. As well as reproductions of some of his drawings, there is a rather bizarre life-sized hologram who narrates his life story. Nearby is Vinci, where you can see more about the artist’s roots in mechanics with the ‘Leonardo’s Machines’ exhibit at the Museo Leonardiano. Then it’s on to Florence where the artist spent his early life and some of his later years. Included is an in-depth tour of the Uffizi Gallery, where some of his famous works are kept – such as the Baptism of Christ, The Annunciation, and the Adoration of the Magi. Meanwhile at Florence’s town hall, The Palazzo Vecchio, you can see the lost fresco of the Battaglia
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Laden lemon trees line the avenue to the house, while rosemary, thyme and basil scent the air di Anghiari. Finishing off, the tour continues in the rolling Montalbano Hills, where Leonardo took inspiration for many of his works. You can also trek up Monte Ceceri, where he tested his flying machines, and where he is commemorated on Piazzale Leonardo, a panoramic terrace, named after the artist due to his experiment with human flight that took place here. After a day exploring, you’ll head back to Villa di Bagnolo, making a pitstop for gelato in the nearby town on Impruneta (Cappelletti Paola serves a mean stracciatella). The manor house’s stone floors, twinkling Venetian chandeliers and elegant rooms give a cooling welcome – as do Barbara and Stefano Beltrami, the sister and brother team whose family have long owned the estate. There’s a chance that you’ll be beckoned into the original subterranean cellar for an impromptu tasting by Stefano, who looks after the artisan wine-making. With its own Sangiovese, Colorino and Chianti wines, which are seriously good, you’ll no doubt find your own muse. Stay at Villa di Bagnolo, with Tuscany Now & More (www.tuscanynowandmore.com, 020 7684 8888) from £4,452 for seven days for eight people (maximum capacity of 14 people). Includes a maid, a cook and access to tennis courts. Tuscany Now & More features a range of properties across the region and Italy and can provide private chefs, excursions and other services upon request. 92
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SUMMER COMPETITION
WIN A NIGHT OUT WORTH £250 WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE THE MOST POPULAR PERSON IN YOUR OFFICE? Winning this competition and a £250 bar tab to spend on any draught beer at The Grandstand Bar could mean a great night out for your friends and colleagues. How better to win friends and influence people – and make sure you are guaranteed a better-than-average Secret Santa gift at Christmas. This year The Grandstand Bar, in partnership with Pravha, is larger, has double the staff and 32 beer taps to ensure quickfire service all summer long, in one of Canary Wharf’s most stunning locations. Find The Grandstand Bar in Canada Square Park, open seven days a week. Simply complete an entry form and the winner will be drawn at random on the 28
July 2019.
To enter go to www.grandstandbar.co.uk/competition where you will find further terms and conditions.
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What’s on at CANARY WHARF ARTS + EVENTS
CABOT STREET BITES Thursday 18 & 25 July, 11am-3pm Cabot Square Free Cabot Street Bites is the new lunchtime market arriving this summer in Cabot Square tempting you with a whole new set of flavours and dishes to try. With 15 different traders each week ranging from Italian pastas and Chinese bao buns to fiery Thai dishes and Greek souvlaki, there will be plenty to choose from to liven up your lunch break.
MY AFK BEACH VOLLEYBALL Monday 8 July – Friday 2 August, 8am-9pm (Mon-Fri) 11am-5pm (Sat-Sun) Championships: Friday 19 July Montgomery Square Two full-sized volleyball courts filled with 200 tonnes of elite grand sand along with classic beach huts will create a mini holiday oasis right in the middle of the towering buildings. Book a court to challenge your friends and co-workers or test your skills by entering the annual Beach Volleyball Championships to be in with a chance of being crowned Canary Wharf Champions whilst raising money for fantastic charity, my AFK, who help disabled children and young people live independent and fulfilling lives. For more details and to book a court, please visit afkbeach.london
WIMBLEDON: SERVING UP SUMMER Monday 1 – Sunday 14 July, 12-7pm (no play on Sunday 7 July) Food Market, Monday-Friday, 12-3pm Cabot Square Free to visit
Wimbledon and summer go handin-hand as the nation gears up for another action-packed season. Catch all the tennis action from the Summer Screens in Cabot Square and Canada Square Park. This year, Cabot Square will be transforming into a Wimbledon haven where you will be able to take part in your own mini tournament on the pop-up table tennis tables as well as sample some classic British dishes at the street food market open weekdays 12-3pm. Of course, no Wimbledon would be complete without strawberries and cream, so Chocofruit will be serving them daily. Or for something more indulgent, try their Belgian chocolate covered strawberries. It’s the perfect hangout for all tennis fans.
LUNCHTIME CLASSICALS Friday 5/ 12/ 19/ 26 July, 12.30-2pm Jubilee Park Free Give your Friday lunchtimes a classical twist throughout July as Canary Wharf Arts + Events partner with Docklands Sinfonia to bring you a series of pop-up concerts in the leafy setting of Jubilee Park. Whether it’s a jazz trio or a string quartet, this series is sure to have something to delight your ears this summer.
OUTDOOR THEATRE & OPERA Monday 15, 22 & 29 July, 1pm & 7pm Westferry Circus Free
OPEN AIR OPERA
Monday 15 July, 1pm & 7pm
MOVIE NIGHTS Tuesday 2 & 9 July, 7pm Wednesday 24 & 31 July, 7pm Canada Square Park Free Movie Nights continue throughout July with more films that are set in other worlds. Bring a picnic blanket and some friends as Canada Square Park is turned into an atmospheric outdoor movie theatre. Date/s & Times: • The Princess Bride (PG), Tuesday 2 July, 7pm • Galaxy Quest (PG), Tuesday 9 July, 7pm • Ghost (12A), Wednesday 24 July, 7pm • E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (PG), Wednesday 31 July, 7pm
Experience a whole day of outdoor opera. The lunchtime performance will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the weird and wonderful world of this beautiful art form whilst the evening concert will showcase arias from Rossini’s stunning work, The Barber of Seville, sung in Italian.
OUTDOOR THEATRE Monday 22 & 29 July, 7pm
As dusk falls, Westferry Circus transforms into a magical al fresco theatre. Bring along your picnic and be transported to Camelot and Sicily. Monday 22 July: The Legend of King Arthur by Boxtree Productions Monday 29 July: Much Ado About Nothing by The HandleBards
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NASHVILLE MEETS LONDON Saturday 27 July, 2-10pm Canada Square Park Free Canary Wharf’s annual celebration of all things country returns for a fourth fantastic year. Now a well-established trendsetter on the country music scene, Nashville Meets London brings together the freshest emerging talent, showcasing established artists and budding stars from both the US and UK. This year’s line-up includes Glee cast member and America’s Got Talent semi-finalist, Noah Guthrie and is headlined by the amazing Lauren Alaina, a much-loved competitor on American Idol. Nashville Meets London 2019 is going to be one festival you just can’t miss.
IN THE SINGER’S WORDS... “I got really serious about music when I was around 16 or 17. I had been around music my whole life really, although I didn’t think being a musician alone would be a possibility for me. But then I started doing these cover songs online and started getting traction that way and it became more serious.
Noah Guthrie
Being on Glee a couple of years later was really fantastic. It wasn’t something I was really looking for – I wasn’t an actor or anything like that – but the opportunity just fell out of the sky for me. It was amazing. There were some really great songs and it was a huge show. There weren’t a tonne of differences between me and my character, Roderick Meeks. They told me at the very beginning that they were looking for a shy, kind of chubby guy, with a very soulful voice, and that was pretty much me in a nutshell, especially in high school. I fit the role pretty well, and the writers on the show did a very good job of writing to the actors’ personalities so it was easier for me to become Roderick. I’d been doing music for a while by the time I went on America’s Got Talent, but it was still nerve-wracking. Not only are you being watched by everyone in America but you have a judges’ panel in front of you which I am not used to. But I definitely got what I wanted out of it which is a lot of great fans and people coming to my shows. I’m excited to be a part of Nashville Meets London. I heard about it when I was in Nashville one time, and I did something similar which went well. They asked me to do Nashville Meets London after that and I’m really glad they did, it’ll be great. I’m glad people in the UK enjoy Americana and Country music; it makes me really happy. It isn’t my first time in London, but I don’t think I have been to Canary Wharf before. I’m really excited to check it out. If anyone would like to check out my music before the Nashville Meets London festival, please visit my Spotify page, as well as my social media pages.”
DON’T MISS... BLOOM 2019, CROSSRAIL PLACE ROOF GARDEN JULY HIGHLIGHTS: Sexy Lamp, Thursday 11 July, 7pm Combining comedy, original songs and storytelling, Sexy Lamp sheds a bright light on how ridiculous the performance industry can be. Mustard Doesn’t Go With Girls, Saturday 20 July, 2pm A music-filled adventure uncovers town secrets when the children of Bow-on-Tie start mysteriously disappearing. Please visit canarywharf.com for updates on Bloom 2019 events
EXHIBITIONS IT IS IS IT
Silvia Ziranek Monday 8 July – Friday 16 August Lobby, One Canada Square Free, open daily This exhibition celebrates Silvia Ziranek, the highly regarded Performance Artist who emerged on the London art scene in the late 1970s. Ziranek, who in effect is her art, is portrayed through a selection of the badges that accompany her performances and events, together with artwork for supporting materials and other items. The badges that are the main focus here – small items that carry the event title, which are variously descriptive, mysterious, wry, particular – are intended to complement, inform, intrigue. Here they are reproduced large-scale in the form of an installation, accompanied by the originals and other objects that describe and hint at her deceptively eccentric practice.
Exhibition Event – Tuesday 16 July, start time 6.30pm sharp, BSL assisted (Jeni Draper) Curator Ann Elliott and Silvia Ziranek in dialogue FREE but please contact Canary Wharf Public Art to reserve a place publicart@canarywharf.com silviaziranek.com
RIA BRODELL: BUTCH HEROES Until Monday 29 July Crossrail Place Roof Garden Free, open daily
Ria Brodell is a non-binary trans artist, educator and author based in Boston, USA, who since 2010 has been reclaiming lost queer history by researching and painting portraits of gender nonconforming people throughout history. From Katherina Hetzeldorfer, who lived as a man and married a woman in Germany in 1477, to more recent stories of people who had to survive by hiding their true sexuality or gender identity. As part of Canary Wharf’s activities in support of Pride in London 2019, Canary Wharf Group exhibit the fascinating stories of 10 such people from Brodell’s series Butch Heroes, published as a book in 2018.
“I have chosen the term ‘Butch’ for my title because of its dual nature: it has been slung as an insult and used as a congratulatory recognition of strength. It has a history within the LGBTQIA community and is familiar to the cisgender, heterosexual community. In addition to the term’s traditional associations of being masculine in appearance or actions, I chose ‘Butch Heroes’ to indicate people who were strong or brave in the way they lived their lives and challenged their society’s strict gender roles.” riabrodell.com
CANARY WHARF BECOMES WORLD’S FIRST PLASTIC FREE COMMERCIAL CENTRE
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n World Environment Day, Canary Wharf became the world’s first commercial centre to be awarded the ‘Plastic Free Communities Approved’ status by marine conservation charity, Surfers Against Sewage. Canary Wharf is the first district in London to achieve this sought-after status after diligent work to remove single-use plastic from the Estate. Highlights include: • • • • • •
Over 1.2 million items of avoidable single-use plastic eliminated Over 4 million coffee cups recycled Removal of over 1 million plastic straws with 83 retailers Over 100,000 water bottles reused across seven water refill stations Over 19,000 bottles recycled using the UK’s first deposit return scheme vending machine, rewarding users for recycling plastic bottles A new Sea Bin positioned in middle dock that collects 30kg of plastic a month from the waterways
Canary Wharf Group committed to achieve targets across five key areas set out by Surfers Against Sewage. These elements included taking action with businesses and retailers to remove single-use plastic, forging links with local communities and schools and holding events to raise awareness. Canary Wharf Group also piloted the HELPFUL app, designed to help people correctly recycle and switch to reusable products. Hugo Tagholm, CEO of Surfers Against Sewage says: “I’m delighted that Canary Wharf has achieved our Plastic Free Communities status, demonstrating their leadership, commitment and on-going journey to reduce the use of avoidable single-use plastics. London is an ocean city, with the tidal Thames running through its heart, and Surfers Against Sewage is delighted to see ocean activism taking hold within such a globally renowned business centre. Tackling plastic pollution is vital from source to sea and business leadership will help us all reinvent our relationship with plastic.” For more details on Canary Wharf ’s Group’s Breaking The Plastic Habit programme, please visit breakingtheplastichabit.co.uk
NEWS IN BRIEF FINAL OPPORTUNITY TO REGISTER FOR 10 PARK DRIVE The final release for apartments in Canary Wharf’s first residential scheme,10 Park Drive (pictured above), are on sale. This striking 345-apartment scheme is located in Wood Wharf and purchasers can now register to buy in September through Canary Wharf Group for the exclusive opportunity to live in one of Europe’s most desirable and well-connected private estates. One-bedroom apartments start from £870,000 and residents will be the very first to live on the estate, having access to an exclusive private sky terrace and state-of-the-art new health and fitness club. NATIONAL PARK CITY FESTIVAL From 19 July, the National Park City Festival launches with 10 days of free, fun events in celebration of London’s green spaces, wildlife habitats, green rooftops and waterways. The events aim to get all Londoners to enjoy the outdoors, highlighting the beauty and breadth of London’s green spaces. Canary Wharf’s Crossrail Place Roof Garden is one of the featured spots, so why not take this opportunity to visit the 300-metre enclosed garden and learn about the plants and trees, many of which are native to countries visited by ships of the West India Dock Company. For more information visit www.london.gov.uk/national-park-city NEXT GEN CITY SHAPERS Winners of the Architecture in Schools Awards – a programme delivered by Open City and designed to inspire the next generation of city-shapers for school pupils in years 4, 5 and 6 – will be announced on Friday 19 July at East Wintergarden. A panel of industry and educational experts will be judging submissions and the top three entries will be transformed into professionally made architectural models to go on display at Canary Wharf.
Strike a POSY GIVE YOUR GARDEN ADDED I M PA C T T H I S Y E A R W I T H UPCYCLED FURNITURE, SCULPTURAL ART AND C O N T E M P O R A RY R O O M S T H AT BRING INTERIOR DESIGN TO T H E G R E AT O U T D O O R S WORDS JULIA ZALTZMAN
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For those wanting a dedicated work or hobby space away from the distractions of the home, a garden studio is the ideal solution. The sky is the limit, from sheds to summer houses, igloos to eco pods, the style, structure and intended use can be as creative as you like. For office space a calming environment is best. White walls and a desk set near a window to enjoy the view and cool breeze are optimum. A mix of modern furniture and traditional accessories, such as a phone and wooden filing unit, convert the space from a garden storage unit to a contemporary work area. Upcycling can also turn even the most unloved items into a fascinating feature, such as Smithers of Stamford’s luxury Vespa chair and bar stools, car sofa and Jeep office desk. Pretty bunting and folding directors’ chairs are just the ticket to dress up the typical English clubhouse look, and the added bonus of shelter makes the unpredictability
Gardens provide us with a little respite from the loud and busy world. No matter the size, they are a private haven offering seclusion and quiet of the great British weather a little more tolerable. Better yet, opt for a garden igloo. Perfect as an outside entertainment area, Cuckooland’s giant igloos are a quirky alternative to a costly conservatory. When assembled they offer a 360-degree window on the world and provide an amazing view from within. The dome gently retains heat making it the perfect retreat for both cool summer evenings, as well as snug autumn days, and as an all-weather multi-purpose portable dome, it can transform your outside area into a space more akin to a stylish conservatory, gazebo, greenhouse or play area. For something a little more permanent, Garden House Design’s stainless steel Garden Room combines stability and durability while oozing with contemporary appeal. Add a little decking to the outer area, and perhaps a nest chair or day bed, and you have the ideal setting for evening cocktails and Gatsby-style social soirées.
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Much like indoors, one of the simplest and most satisfying ways to give your garden impact is by way of sculptural art. What once began with the humble gnome has become a global phenomenon. In June, some of the world’s biggest names in art, including Dali, Picasso, Warhol and Banksy featured in the Culloden Estate & Spa ‘Art in the Garden’ exhibition containing over 120 sculptures, some of which are valued up to £500k. Bold, eye-catching garden sculpture is the way forward this year, with large, figurative, bronze statues like Danielle Anjou’s work, and Paul Cox’s natureinspired oxidised steel sculptures leading the charge. “Having the perfect piece of sculpture in the right place can make a huge difference to any garden, courtyard or balcony,” says Cox, who has seen an increase in commissions recently for smallscale work for balconies. “We decorate our gardens in the same way as we do our homes now, by using art to adorn and show our personalities. Outside space has become a luxury, especially if you live in the inner cities, so making the most out of your space is important.” A bold statement piece at the end of a larger garden or pathway can help to draw the eye, but for smaller cottage gardens, use intimate spaces and sculptures to create areas of discovery and transform the area. Cox also advises to think about how the garden will alter throughout the seasons, and suggests moving smaller sculptures to different locations as the flowers and foliage change and dormant climbers spring back into life looking for somewhere to cling onto. “My pieces are designed to work all year round, and can even look their best on a cold and frosty morning,” he says. “They give structural interest and create focal points. I love the subtle seed pod designs with soft muted tones of oxidised metal and Verdigris green.” The natural warm colour of oxidised steel has always been a popular material in the garden, says Cox, because it works so well against green plant foliage in the orange evening sun. Water features can also help to create a tranquil haven, adding depth and interest to a garden design, while striking fire pits allow for outdoor areas to be enjoyed long after the sun has gone down. But, colour is also becoming more accepted in garden adornments these days. Decorative glass designer Emma Britton’s Rain Garden for this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May featured a glass shower panel with a hand-painted splashback design of striking Foxtail Lilies in on-trend Pantone shades of coral, salmon and orange. Focussing on plants that are able to thrive and survive climate change, warmer temperatures and potentially less water in the UK in the future, her bathroom-inspired design, which included a copper bathtub, aimed to illustrate how garden design and interior styling feed into one another. “Relaxing in a bath in a beautiful bathroom is really the perfect way to unwind,” she says, “and I wanted to bring all those elements together with my new splashback to create calmness with colour and fabulous florals.”
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A wonderfully bespoke family home.
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East Smithfield, E1W ÂŁ3,500,000
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 fully integrated kitchen, a spiral staircase leading to twin roof terraces and gated private parking, energy rating e. Dexters Wapping 020 7650 5350
Hertsmere Road, E14 ÂŁ1,499,995
This penthouse conversion is set on the top two floors of an 18th Century Grade I Listed warehouse. The property has a large kitchen/reception room, three double bedrooms and three bathrooms. Further benefits include two parking spaces and a 24-hour concierge, energy rating e. Dexters Canary Wharf 020 7517 1199
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Lower Thames Street, EC3R ÂŁ1,800 per week
Located within this prestigious dockside development, a three bedroom apartment with a large private terrace. There is an expansive reception room, separate kitchen, two balconies and two bathrooms. The property is perfect for entertaining friends and family, energy rating c. Dexters City 020 7392 9111
The Highway, E1W ÂŁ625 per week
Ideally located for access to both The City and Canary Wharf, a two bedroom, two bathroom riverside apartment which has been acquired, developed, designed and curated by AMR Studio. The property has wonderful south facing river views, energy rating c. 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 Cartwright Street, Royal Mint E1
Vancouver House, Wapping E1W
ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this recently refurbished 2 double bedroom ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this 3 bedroom 2nd & 3rd floor duplex ea2 are pleased to beideally able tofor show you this bright 2 bedroom bathroom apartment with stunning from the balcony the second floor style withinblock within the heart ground River floorviews apartment within thison popular mansion apartment located St Katharine’s Dock and the2 City of London. this sought afterTerrace, development. The masterdining bedrooms comprises of a 4 piece3 bathroom suite. The bathroom is alsoextensively an en-suite inre-modelled the Wellington E1W of Wapping. Thesecond apartment has been and£695,000 now offers The apartment benefits fromWapping a lounge, area,en-suite fitted kitchen, cloakroom, second bedroom, bedroom. floors throughout and has cloak room. hour concierge and usespacious of residents Secure underground bright and livinggym. and dining areas. toparking. bedrooms, 3 pieceWooden bathroom suite and Double glazing. Close to24 Tower 2 double 2 storey house setterrace. within thisa separate gated CCTV development. The property has been fully modernised include Hill station and thelinks City London. Close to transport to of canary wharf wood and the floors, city. double glazing, replacement ceilings, , alarm, central heating system operated via remote control, smart phone or
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ea2 are pleased to offer for let this very large 4 double bedroom 3 bathroom house ea2 are pleased to offer for let this double bedroom apartment. Double glazing. ea2 aredoor pleased to beto able to show with you this bright 2 bedroom bathroom apartment with stunning River views theornamental balcony oncanal. the second with superb viewsfrom of the This is afloor verywithin bright house with 2 of the Patio leading a terrace river Thames views. 2Situated close to Tower this aftereasy development. The master of a 4 piece bathroom suite. The second bathroom is also an en-suite in the £1,300 Wellington Roding Mews, Terrace, Wapping E1W E1Wen-suite £695,000 per week bedrooms being en-suite and one further family bathroom and an extra cloak room on Hillsought and with access toWapping the City andbedrooms Docklands. Mustcomprises be viewed. second bedroom. floors throughout and has a separate cloak room. 24 hour concierge and use of residents gym. Secure underground parking. the ground floor. Fully fitted kitchen with a dining Separate lounge.Terrace on the 2 ea2 double are bedroom, pleased toWooden 2bestorey able to house show setyou within this 6this bedroom gated CCTV 4 bathroom development. house for The rental property with has a garden. been fully This modernised property is atoarea. include canal. FullyClose furnished. Parking space andphone garage. or Close to transport links toand canary wharf and the floors, city. double very unique glazing, property replacement has ceilings, views wood over the canal. , alarm, Would central suitheating 6 professional system people. operated via remote to With Tower control, Hill and smart Wapping
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Waterman Way, Wapping E1W Spirit Quay, West Wapping E1W
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Torrington Place, West Wapping E1W
ea2 are pleased to offer to rent this modern built 2 bedroom ground and first floor ea2 are pleased to offer to rent this Spacious 3 bedroom, 3 storey house within ea2 are pleased to offer for sale modern built bedroom, 2 storey house. The property benefits from lounge, separate canal fully fitted kitchen, 3 pieceFitted kitchen/diner. Large this popular West Wapping side development. duplex apartment set within thisthis popular canal side2 development. The apartment benefits bathroom suite. Garden. and with secure off street parking Views over ornamental canal. to Wapping and local Reception & Close Separate Study orstation additional singleamenities. bedroom. 2 bathrooms. Allocated from a separate kitchen, aGarage reception views of the allocated ornamental canal space. and 2 bedrooms Tudor Cascades House, Tower, Tower Docklands Bridge, SE1 E14 £500 £1,595,000 per week parking space. Conservatory and large rear garden with storage shed. This on the first floor (1 double bedroom and 1 single bedroom or study). 3 Piece bathroom 6th 2 double floor luxury bedroom, 2 Double 2 bathroom Bedrooms, 11th2 floor Bathrooms, apartment Open within Plan this Reception secure Room, modern large development. balcony. Master Comprising bedroom a reception with en-suite property is fully furnished. suite. Allocated parking space. Close to St Katharine’s Dock and Tower Hill station.
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Holwood Park Avenue, BR6 £3,350,000 F/H
Situated on arguably the best road within the prestigious private estate 'Keston Park' is this six bedroom detached residence.
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Cudham Lane North, TN14
Located on one of Sundridge Park’s premier roads is this versatile five bedroom, four bathroom detached house.
Superbly presented double-fronted detached home which has been lovingly refurbished to an exceptionally high standard throughout.
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Limes Road, BR3
The Oaks was constructed 20 years ago and offers 4,300 sqft of beautifully proportioned and well-presented living accommodation.
Offered to the market is this charming and characterful three bedroom detached house with off-street parking.
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Court Farm Road, SE9 £1,295,000 F/H
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King George Street, SE10 £1,275,000 F/H
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Micheldever Road, SE12
Collington Street, SE10
Spacious, double-fronted, Victorian terraced family home requiring updating but retaining much of its original charm and features. Located on one of the prestigious roads within Lee Manor conservation area.
A stunning two bedroom modern apartment situated in this popular development with secure underground parking. With panoramic river views over The Thames and onto Canary Wharf.
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Camden Row, SE3
£895,000 F/H
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Eastbrook Road, SE3 £1,799,000 F/H
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Blackheath Hill, SE10
River Gardens Walk, SE10
Victorian family home occupying a fantastic position adjacent to Greenwich Royal Park.
Impressive three storey period house located between Greenwich and Blackheath Village.
A contemporary, stunning apartment located on the seventh floor with direct river views.
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Brookway, SE3
Eaglesfield Road, SE18
A sought after property offering spacious and modern living with high quality specifications.
Impressive, tastefully presented 1930s family house on Blackheath’s private Cator Estate.
An extremely well presented family home with a wonderful 90ft garden, available immediately.
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Leyland Road, SE12
Located on this popular development close to the open heath and Royal Greenwich Park.
Well-presented family home located within a few minutes of Colfe’s School and Lee station.
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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 London Bridge in just 12 minutes.* Apartments from £690,000 | Houses from £1,725,000 Show home open Thursday-Monday 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.
Impressive Shared Ownership apartments and duplexes available with deposits from £6,100** ready to move into this summer
BOOK YOUR VIEWING OF OUR STUNNING SHOW HOME Situated in the heart of a rejuvenated Royal Docks just minutes from West Silvertown DLR, The Refinery is not only perfectly placed and perfectly connected, it’s perfectly you.
1 bedroom from £120,750*
2 bedroom from £157,500*
3 bedroom from £183,750*
Knights Road, Silvertown E16 2AT t: 0300 555 2171 / w: shosales.co.uk/therefinery
#SHOTheRefinery Prices and details correct at time of print. *Based on a 35% share of the full value with a 5% deposit (full value of 1 bedroom apartment starting from £345,000, 2 bedroom apartment from £450,000 and 3 bedroom apartment from £525,000). Computer Generated Images. **Deposits based on the 5% of the share value of the entry level price point. In accordance with Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, these details and images have been prepared with due care, however the information contained therein is intended as a preliminary guide only. Southern Home Ownership Ltd is a housing association. Industrial & Provident Societies no: 1852R Registered Office: Fleet House 59-61 Clerkenwell Road London EC1M 5LA.
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