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rt and fashion have evolved interdependently since at least as far back as the Renaissance, when the move towards a more mimetic style of representation in fine art led to a more detailed and involved depiction of garments. This, in turn, lead to sartorial style becoming a legitimate subject matter for fine art, and as important a way of representing the sitter’s character and status as the rest of the composition. Just as fashion was beginning to influence art, so too art began to affect fashions, becoming akin to fashion plates, proliferating trends between courts, just as illustrated fashion journalism spread trends across capitals in the 20th century. with this movement that we have the Many regard fashion to be all famous London fashion store that bears too quotidian to be considered art, his name. Housing oriental objet d’art, but in fact, towards the end of the decorative homewares and fashions, the 19th century there was a significant influence of Liberty’s on Art Nouveau crossover between the art and fashion was so great, that it is known in Italian worlds, with artists and fashion as ‘Stile Liberty’. designers working and socialising As a result of this collaboration in increasingly close proximity, between the arts and artists, fashion and often in collaboration. From began naturally to adopt the style of the Aesthetic movement, which Art Nouveau. The distinctive S-shaped championed art for art’s sake, right silhouette became ubiquitous, through to Art Nouveau, many artists bolstered with bustle-like contraptions began moonlighting in the fashion under the skirt. Skirts became softly world, with fine artists such as James layered, draped and pleated, mirroring Abbott McNeil Whistler and Gustav Art Nouveau’s curvaceous, organic Klimt designing dresses for their lines and reminiscent in shape and sitters; others such as Raoul Dufy form of the floral motifs used in the designing and painting textiles art of the period. Fashion also began and accessories; and artists such to borrow Art Nouveau’s palette of as Paul Iribe and Georges Lepape soft, pale colours, with an emphasis on creating fashion illustrations. greens and reds found in nature. The involvement of artists in Long inspired by, and involved with fashion led to a bleeding of the the art world, Paris’ first star couturier, concerns of contemporary artistic Paul Poiret, engaged artist Raoul Dufy movements into the edges of the to create textile prints for his designs, as fashion world, and couturiers became well as a group of women, who took increasingly thought of as creators, for their education in design only the rather than tradesmen. The effect of trips that Poiret instigated to the this was most pronounced leading up Louvre. As Art Nouveau gave way to and during the Art Nouveau period, to the newer, Poiret, and others when in an unprecedented move like him, moved away from its towards a unity of artistic concerns and palette and began to employ ideas, fine and decorative artists strived bright, vibrant colours such as to create a cohesive and monumental pinks, blues and reds. This art movement that would stretch across shift in shades was equally all forms of art, design, decoration inspired by the activities of and craft, creating a style distinctive the art world, mirroring to the modern age. In England, this the palette used by movement was known as the Arts and Fauvist painters Crafts Movement, and it was through such as Henri Art Nouveau inspired fashion Arthur Lasenby Liberty’s involvement Matisse and André Derain.

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Delving into the worlds of art and fashion, from the making of the modern age to the current day, Penelope M Walsh explores the extent to which these two modes of expression have informed and influenced each other, arguing that they are ultimately inseparable

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tyle in golf just became too easy – all those XXL t-shirts and sloppy polos rather than a shirt that fits, multiple pleats rather than a flat-fronted trouser,” he says. “Golf itself has become more fashionable, appealing more to younger men, evolving so more people can get out there and enjoy it. But its style has yet to catch up. It’s time it revived its old colour and edge.” That is something he is busy putting right. It is a mission close to his heart. After all, Poulter is ranked seventh in the world. It is lucky for some: 2010 has also seen him take a second position in the Abu Dhabi Gold Championship and his first PGA Tour win, at the WGC Accenture World Match Play. All this, without his signature bootleg tartan trousers – “because plain trousers just look all the same” – stealing the limelight. With his company, IJP Design, Poulter is also bringing lightweight sleeveless striped cardigans, brightly-hued knee-length tailored shorts, neat, fitted polo shirts and even Swarowski crystalstudded belts to the course. These are smart garments in a broader sense as well, cut to allow necessary ease of movement, using technical fabrics to wick away moisture and maintain breathability. It is a brand doing as well in club shops as Poulter is on the course too. What began as an idea sketched on hotel letterhead paper in 2003, has this year gone into overdrive. As of this summer, it is sold in all 35 golf-playing nations, is moving into fashion retail and is set to expand in line with golf’s popularity. A women’s golf wear line and even one for kids is preparing to tee off for 2011. “My dad always dressed nattily, and one of my first jobs was selling menswear on a market stall,” says Poulter. “Sport was always my first love but I knew it was important to me to look good on the course and wear what I wanted. So I thought I’d best do it myself.” There is, however, more to IJP Design than Poulter’s love of flashy duds and his confession that he “tends to be a bit flamboyant off the course as well”. The clothing company is a longer term business prospect, a cashing in on his public profile and his sartorial reputation alike, with post-golf life in mind. “I don’t want to get to 50 and wonder what to do next, and I’ve always admired golfers who have looked beyond the sport alone to do something in the business of golf. But there is also a recognition among professional sportspeople in general that their increased visibility makes them brands now,” he explains. “Sportspeople are businesses, in part because they have to leverage

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their names to have something in place for when they can’t play anymore.” To develop it as Poulter has done is, however, harder than it looks. Poulter’s insistence on wearing his own clothing means, for instance, that lucrative sponsorship deals are not in the offing – rather, young up-and-coming British players the likes of Steve Lewton, Giowan Suh and Gary Boyd are being sponsored by IJP. Few other golfers, with the exception of Greg Norman, have successfully pulled off launching a clothing line either. “It’s just too easy to sign up with some fashion brand now. If going my own way doesn’t work out, at least I’ve given it a try, and at least I’ve got to wear what I like,” he says. “It is a huge risk though. It requires huge investment. But I think there will be a growing crossover of golf and fashion in coming years. More players want to look good on the course and keep looking good in the clubhouse.” Indeed, while he certainly imposes his experience of play and his idea of taste on IJP Design products, the company is building a dedicated design team to keep the new collections coming. He needs it, since he still sees his job as playing championship golf, with a hectic schedule that leaves little time for pondering fabric swatches and samples. “My job is still to try to hole some putts and if I can give some design ideas on the side, that’s great,” he says – though the fact that putts equals units sold is not lost on him. “There’s certainly a relationship there to work with – success on the course translates into sales. For the moment, though, my working life has a very simple dynamic. It’s called performance-related pay. This isn’t football. In golf, if I don’t play well, I don’t get paid. That thought keeps you on your toes.” n For further information, visit www.ijpdesign.com

Colin Montgomerie picks the ten most compelling moments in Ryder Cup history

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74 Exclusive Invitation Taking a look at the Paris Biennale, the world’s finest art and antiques event

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5. Matthew Carter is a London-based freelance journalist who’s been writing about cars for most of his working life. A former editor of Autocar magazine, he is a serial car owner.

6. Martin Bamford is one of the youngest and most successful financial planners in the UK. He runs his own firm of financial advisers – Informed Choice – and regularly contributes to various financial publications.

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s we press print on the October issue, the Ryder Cup is the talk of the town and we’ve jumped on the ball-shaped bandwagon. We’ve a chat with captain, Colin Montgomerie and a rundown of the top ten most memorable moments in Ryder Cup history from Monty’s masterclass in 2004 to the iconic 1969 tie between Nicklaus and Jacklin (p.46). And we take golfwear into the twenty-first century with Ian Poulter and his statement trousers (p.48). The nights are turning colder and the winter wardrobe is dominating the fashion scene, however that’s no reason to completely cover up and hibernate. Just take a look at our fashion spreads for some sparkling ideas for dressing (p.58). Staying on the theme of all things sparkling, Claire Adler takes us behind the closed doors of the Paris Biennale and the exclusive collections of the world’s most famous jewellery houses (p.74) inspired by the tales of Jules Verne and Mademoiselle Chanel. From sparkling to glistening it is the start of the ski season so we take look at the best resorts and

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Poiret moved away from what he himself considered to be the tyranny of the corset in a bid to give women a freedom of movement, but in doing so moved the fashion silhouette away from the curvaceous S that had marked out Art Nouveau fashion, and towards a more linear silhouette, created with tubular, cylindrical dress shapes. Around this time, Coco Chanel also began creating simple, linear dresses and cloche hats. The clean lines of these fashions changed the silhouette of women’s bodies to a stylistic representation of geometric shapes, reflecting the style of the Cubist movement. Cubism had a significant impact on the fashion of the time and also on Art Deco, which borrowed not only its geometric shapes, but also its use of black and white, a combination that not only influenced Chanel, but ultimately became her trademark. Many of the trends that Chanel has become famous for can be linked to the prevailing taste for Art Deco. For example, Chanel is largely credited with introducing the trend of tanning, which ties in with Jean Cocteau the Art Deco preoccupation with travel and oriental exoticism. Equally, Chanel’s creation of the now infamous ‘little black dress’ and introduction of elements of menswear into women’s fashion can be linked with the later Art Deco concern with speed, movement and streamlining. Streamlining characterised the later stages of Art Deco and became the

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buzzword of the 1930s, thanks in part to Futurism, which embraced speed and movement in art. Streamlining quickly entered the vocabulary of women’s fashion, no doubt in part due to the increased emancipation of women. Madeleine Vionnet developed the bias cut dress, which was figurehugging and moved sensuously in tune with the body. Streamlining and the resultant bias cut became so popular and such a key part of 1930s fashion that in 1934, Vogue decreed that the silhouette du jour was “the windswept, fleet lines of a speed boat or airplane”. As the 1930s progressed, two women dominated the world of couture: Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli. Both socialised with and collaborated artistically with many of the stars of the Surrealist scene, including Jean Cocteau and Salvador Dali. Surrealist motifs began to pervade their fashions, with Schiaparelli creating Surrealist prints and adding Surrealist ‘jokes’ such as pockets in the form of miniature drawers complete with handles, and employing the Surrealist sense of displacement and illusion with the shoe hat from her 1937 Winter collection. Much of the fashion after this period was affected more by political developments than by art, particularly the rationing of cloth and luxury goods during World War II and the subsequent expulsion of full, pleated skirts after Dior’s New Look made a defiant show of hope for the affluence of the future in 1947. It wasn’t until the 1960s that art became a significant influence on fashion again, with Op Art- and Pop Art-inspired prints appearing on clothing throughout the period. Op Art was characterised by black and white, mind-blowing and -bending optical illusions. An example of the way Op Art was appropriated by fashion designers is the black and white striped jacket tinged with elements of optical illusion, worn by David Bowie and recently revisited in Givenchy’s Spring Summer 2010 collection. Givenchy’s looking to the past for inspiration ties neatly into postmodern theories, in light of which it is no surprise that today the influence of art on fashion tends to be a retrospective, cherry picking look at the best of what the past can offer, for example the appropriation of Mondrian’s distinct grids by both Yves

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Saint Laurent in the 1960s, and again later by Christian Louboutin in 2010. Designer Lako Bukia’s Autumn Winter collection, Cubart, is a great case in point for this theory, looking back to the same work that originally inspired Poiret and Chanel, taking inspiration from Cubism, particularly the works of Pablo Picasso. Recreating the contrasting tones, textures and clean, graphic lines of Cubist paintings, Bukia’s collection uses unusual pairings of wool, velvet and chiffon to create a multi-dimensional perspective and sense of tonality to startlingly sumptuous and elegant effect. Bukia comments that art often plays a role in inspiring her collections, but that ultimately her inspiration is everything that “surrounds” her. This calls to mind the famous quotation from Coco Chanel: “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening”, illustrating the organic and inevitable way in which art and fashion grow together and towards one another, equally informed by how the world around them develops. To give Bukia the last word, when asked what the relationship between art and fashion are, succinctly, she says it all: “They are one, they can’t be without each other”. n Cubart by Lako Bukia is stocked by Not Just a Label

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AUTUMN WELCOMES THE WINDS OF CHANGE

In an exciting new venture opening on 28th October, the City of London is set to welcome its largest retail destination. Located in the heart of the City, One New Change will transform the skyline and atmosphere of the Square Mile forever, says Josephine O’Donoghue By the end of October, the most

international visitors and 340,000 local

boast never before seen views of St

impressive new development in

workers throughout the year.

Paul’s Cathedral and the City skyline

the City, One New Change, will be

Radically transforming the Cheapside

beyond. On ground level, One New

throwing open its doors to the public

area of the City from a weekday

Change is quartered into public

– and by the time the Olympic Games

business environment into a dynamic

thoroughfares, which have been

hits London in 2012, Cheapside

evening and weekend social

carefully designed to offer additional

and the City will boast several more

destination, the development’s fusion

new views of the iconic cathedral,

finished projects that together will

of shopping and dining will appeal to

framed by the building itself.

offer a world-class retail centre on

everyone from professional City workers

a par with its leading financial and

to locals and tourists. “By opening

business centre.

seven days a week we are changing

Started back in 2007, the extension of

people’s perceptions of the City and

retail space in the City is scheduled for full completion by 2012. The development of the Cheapside area will see 12 new building schemes creating 167 new retail units, including

creating a new retail destination where the area’s rich culture can also be enjoyed by Londoners and tourists alike,” says Robert Noel, MD of Land Securities London Portfolio.

architect, Jean Nouvel, the plans have been careful to complement the development’s neoclassical surroundings, “creating a new dialogue with St Paul’s Cathedral” and creating a lasting landmark to represent the first decade of the 21st century. “One New Change has been designed in sympathy with its rich

the most impressive venture: One New Change shopping mall.

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architectural surroundings”, explains

Attracting shoppers from all over the

One New Change will add a striking

Robert Noel. “The City mall will

capital and beyond, it will be one of

new silhouette to London’s iconic

bring a unique concept to the City,

the largest consolidated retail spaces in

collection. The mall will boast one

to complement the area’s extensive

London, rivalling other more traditional

of London’s highest public rooftop

repertoire of museums, art galleries

shopping areas. With 220,000 sq

terraces, with spectacular new views

and breathtaking architecture.”

ft of shops over three floors and a

of the cathedral, drawing visitors from

A vision of modern creative design,

large public roof terrace (boasting

miles around following its opening on

the development’s façade is a

breathtaking views of the iconic

18th November.

gleaming mass of floor-to-ceiling

landmark St Paul’s Cathedral), One New

One of the highest public spaces in

glass; a striking sight, there are an

Change will be a refreshing new leisure

London and open throughout the

impressive 6,500 glass panes, in

destination for the City’s 6.3 million

year, this stunning roof terrace will

varying shades of red, grey and beige,

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4,300 of which are unique pieces. The

renowned New York chef Adam

the agenda in the design of One

glass is fritted to achieve a gradual

Perry-Lang; centred on the art of

New Change. The careful design

opaque finish that will produce a

barbecuing, the restaurant even

has been successful in reducing the

reduced reflectivity, ensuring that the

houses a butcher’s shop as part of

development’s carbon footprint by

building does not distract too severely

the establishment! Seating 200 diners

at least 10 per cent through the use

from Sir Christopher Wren’s awe-

alongside a 40-seater bar, it’s set to

of renewable sources on site – or to

inspiring masterpiece.

be one of the coolest hangouts in

put it more literally, saving around 900

In addition to the retail space, the

the City with some of the best steaks

tonnes of CO2 emissions each year.

eight-floor development will also

around – perfect for all those hungry

Maximising energy efficiency through

include 330,000 sq feet of new office

meat-lovers.

space for around 3,000 office workers.

In addition to Barbecoa, Gordon

Source Energy System (large-scale

Ramsay will also open a restaurant

geothermal heating and cooling

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for the discerning diners. Occupying

technology), One New Change

With around 60 stores over three

9,800 sq ft, the main restaurant space

has already received an ‘excellent’

will be located on the first floor of the

sustainability rating under BREEAM

development with an entrance at the

(Building Research Establishment

southeast corner of the building (where

Environmental Assessment Method),

other London shopping hot spots.

Bread and Watling Streets meet).

which measures the environmental

Bringing a wider variety of brands to

Other eateries based at One New

impact of buildings. Moving the City

Cheapside, the development will be

Change include sushi bar Wasabi,

forward into a new era of sustainable

the City debut for Topshop, H&M,

contemporary burger bar Byron,

design, the building limits heat gain

Banana Republic, Swarovski, All Saints,

cupcake heaven Bea’s of Bloomsbury,

via solar control glazing, thus reducing

Karen Millen, CK Lingerie, Guess, Kurt

and salad bar Sumo Salad, to name

the amount of cooling required during

Geiger and Dune amongst others.

but a few.

the warmer months.

FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD

GREEN CREDENTIALS

One New Change opens 28th October

One of the most exciting launches

As one might expect from an

2010. The public roof terrace opens 18th

comes in the form of a new concept

organisation as prestigious as Land

November.

restaurant, Barbecoa, from beloved

Securities, sustainability and the

For more information, visit

British chef Jamie Oliver and

environment have been high on

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floors, One New Change will certainly be the largest consolidated retail space in the City, and a new rival for

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Five years ago Richard Reed and his co-founders were asking festival goers whether they should ‘give up their jobs to make these smoothies?’ Today, innocent is the UK and Europe’s favourite smoothie company. Louisa Castle visits the faux grass walls of Fruit Towers to talk success and smoothies with the man himself

efore I even stepped through the door of Fruit Towers I liked the feel of this company; not from the sweeping success story that the company has evidently been but from all of my communications from ‘fellow fruiters’ in setting up the interview. In today’s rather overly PC professional world, it was lovely to receive; it made me smile, it reminded me I was human and also said, we can be professional but we can also be fun. How many businesses do you know that could say that? Innocent was borne out of friendship, vision and determination, the latter two being the centrifugal force of any entrepreneurial venture. Where would we be today if people didn’t question how we did things or ask ‘what if?’ Since student days Richard, along with his friends Adam Balon and Jon Wright had talked about setting up a business together, the only issue was doing what. Four years after those heady days they were still talking about even though they all had successful careers (one in advertising and two in management consultancy) and one ski trip later they had made the decision to “just do it or stop talking about it”. The idea (after many, many summit meetings I was reassured) was smoothies – a need identified from their own personal requirements for a healthy, convenient way to get good things into their system. In 1998, after six months of guinea-pigging recipes, the trio invested £500 in fruit which they turned into smoothies and sold at a local music festival in London. Next to the stall, however, they positioned two bins, one labelled ‘yes’ and the other ‘no’ alongside a sign saying ‘Do you think we should give up our jobs to make these smoothies?’ At the end of the weekend the ‘yes’ bin was full, on the Monday they all resigned and that, as they say, was the start of innocent. Realistically though the hard work had only just begun “It’s all very well doing it once,” explains Richard. “But doing it commercially was a whole other matter. Looking back if we’d have known how difficult it was going to be we probably wouldn’t have done it,” he laughs. “It was a brutal 12 months. We were trying to find funding, source a manufacturer and come up with the whole brand identity and name. Imagine, three weeks of back-to-back meetings with venture capitalists and banks and three weeks of constant ‘no’s’: we were too young, had no experience, we were friends... the list goes on.” Enter Maurice Pinto who had been part of a venture capital team that the trio had pitched to and who had turned them down. He identified something in them that he truly believed in. “He didn’t think the smoothie idea would work at all,” Richard clarifies, “but he saw something in us he believed in and took a chance investing his own cash.” Twelve years later and innocent is the UK and Europe’s favourite smoothie company, operating in over 13 countries and employing over 220 people across Europe. “I couldn’t have done it on my own,” Richard responds

when I ask how on earth he found it in himself to keep going through all the rejections. “We were a team and we got each other through it. I’m not sure if you would call it ultimate teamwork or sheer bloody mindedness,” he laughs. “More than anything there was an intrinsic fear of failure that drove us, I think. We didn’t want to go back. We were going to make this work.” Once funding was secured and manufacturing on standby (once again saved by a paternal manufacturer who loved making things fresh and saw “something in our eyes”) the next was the brand. “We were about healthy, natural products, purity and I like to think of us as a bit of a Trojan horse – getting something good into a person which also tastes great. The body is your own individual powerhouse so you need to look after it, to fight diseases.

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We were a team and we got each other through it. I’m not sure if you would call it ultimate teamwork or sheer bloody mindedness “We are not about preaching though. It’s more about living well and dying old. So the name innocent really suits us.” From canvassing every deli in Notting Hill and Ladbroke Grove to take the smoothies, offering free cases to trial with customers to being present in every supermarket in seven years, the ethos has clearly served them well. It’s not all been smooth running though even after initial year on year turnover that doubled each financial year; the big brands came out strongly with market share to demand more shelf space,the currency markets hit an all time high and the recession hit. “It was tough. We didn’t want to compromise our quality or ethics but it was survival of the fittest. We had grand expansion plans into the rest of the world and on that fateful day when Lehman’s crashed we had to cancel and regroup. The important thing is that we survived. We grew from within our core. And we have come back stronger.” To fuel further growth and expansion, last April, innocent accepted a £30m offer from drinks giant CocaCola to much criticism in the press. How could Coca-Cola’s reportedly unhealthy drinks ethic sit well with innocent? Just over a year down the line Richard talks about the relationship between the two companies: “We had eight offers of venture capital to buy the shares but Coca-Cola seemed the most straight forward of them to deal with. They believed in our brand and our philosophies and didn’t want to fiddle with things. “They are like our big brother, looking after us in the playground – they are always around if we need them but really are a sleeping partner. “Over 130 years ago when they began they were one of the first brands to truly globalise and build an efficient business based on trust. They think very much along the lines of the whole of the pie doing well not just their slice.” Surprising words to hear perhaps, but the relationship is working well for everyone involved. After my Coca-Cola questioning I am reassured by Richard that, “if we call the company innocent we have a responsibility to be innocent.” n For further information, visit www.innocentdrinks.com

5 FOR 5 CAFE: 1-7 OCTOBER This month, Innocent will open the doors to its 5 for 5 café, with the aim of helping 5,000 people get their five-a-day for only £5. Guest chef Gizzi Erskine will be creating a bespoke lunch and dinner menu which will serve diners 25,000 portions of fruit and veg over the course of seven days. The Tramshed (a Grade II listed power station in Shoreditch) will be transformed into a cosy communal dining room complete with wooden trestle tables, colourful bunting and innocent staff on hand to help you pick and choose your way through the five-a-day starters, mains and puddings. To book and for menus, visit www.innocentdrinks.com/5for5

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DIVORCING MARRIAGE? 40 years have gone by since the Divorce Reform Act was passed in 1969. As we come to the end of the first decade of the 21st century, Josephine O’Donoghue examines the success rate of modern marriages and British attitudes to divorce

veryone knows that marriage is on the decline, but did you know that in 2008–9 fewer than two in 100 women got married in a single year – the lowest rate since records began in 1862? Annual figures from the Office for National Statistics (Feb 2010) showed numbers falling from 2 per cent to 1.96 per cent; less than half the rate 25 years ago. From an all-time high in 1940, when 426,100 couples (encouraged, no doubt, by the backdrop of WWII) married for the first time, 2008 saw just 147,130 ‘first-time’ marriages taking place. Including second marriages, there were still only 228,204 marriages in total.

But why has the popularity of marriage seen such a sharp decline? Generally, long-term changes in society are blamed. The increase in the number of women focusing on their career and delaying marriage is just one example. The average age of women marrying for the first time is now pushing 30 (29.9 years), compared to 29.8 during 2007 and 23.8 in 1940.

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However, it is one of the biggest sociological trends in modern Britain that is thought to be the main contributor – cohabitation. It is currently estimated that more than two million unmarried couples live together in the UK, but 40 years ago most of these couples would have married first. “According to recent official data, two thirds of the population now feel that there is little difference socially between living together and being married,” said Claire Tyler, chief executive of relationship counsellors Relate, in response to the 2008 figures. “We are also finding that those who marry today tend to be older and wealthier. It seems that society is separating along socio-economic lines and the common experience of marriage no longer exists in the way it used to.” The years following WWII and preceding 1970 have been nicknamed ‘the golden age of marriage’, when it was common for couples to wed at a young age and unmarried cohabitation was practically unheard of. But since the ‘70s the number of marriages has halved, divorces have doubled and births outside marriage have quadrupled.

Did you know that in 2008–9 fewer than two in 100 women got married in a single year – the lowest rate since records began in 1862? “We have seen a shift from marriage as an institution, which is tied to wealth and property and the extended family, to a more companionate one, where the pure relationship between the man and the woman is the cornerstone of family life,” says historian and author Julie Peakman. These remarkable changes coincide with the rise of feminism and the economic power of women, many of them choosing single motherhood in recent years. In 2003, for example, just over 40 per cent of births were outside marriage, which was more than four times the proportion in 1975. “The Government persists in saying there’s no difference between marriage and other forms of relationship, but these official statistics are telling us, from a completely neutral standpoint, that there is a difference,” argues Jill Kirby, director of the Centre for Policy Studies. “Living together is not an equivalent to marriage for family stability. That’s why it’s important to protect and support marriage, in the interests of children.” Earlier this year, BBC journalist and documentary-maker Kirsty Young, questioned this, saying, “divorce has profoundly affected my life and the lives of millions of others – but does that mean our commitment to family has fallen apart?” The 1969 Divorce Reform Act has had a deep social impact on Britain, not least on the children of divorcing parents. Dr John Gray (clinical psychologist and American author of the bestseller Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus) says, “I look at these people as ‘Generation Trauma’. Many are too frightened to commit themselves. Others will come to me if they are having problems in their relationships. They don’t want to inflict upon their children what was done to them. I certainly see a backlash generation with a real will to work through those difficulties.”

But interestingly, the cruel impact of divorce on children may, in the long run, strengthen the commitment to family in the next generation. According to Dr Janet Reibstein (Professor of Psychology at the University of Exeter), those born in the ‘60s and ‘70s to parents who went on to divorce now form part of what she calls “Generation Wisdom”. “This is our chance to learn from past mistakes,” she explains. “Marriage was seen by some women almost as enslavement, and divorce could be a path toward liberation. But I don’t think that’s such a clear-cut case any more. I think we may have reached a tipping point when it comes to divorce rates. I think we are also seeing a move away from a desire for individual satisfaction towards valuing responsibility for a collective good.” The tipping point that Dr Reibstein talks about is certainly starting to show in the most recent statistics. In 2007, The Sunday Times commissioned the research organisation YouGov to survey thousands of Britons on marriage and divorce. The results from both YouGov and the National Office of Statistics showed that rates of divorce, which rose during the ‘70s and ‘80s, have remained relatively constant since 2000. The ‘crude’ rate (number of people divorcing per 1,000 of the married population) has stood at around 13 for the last decade. Following the flurry of divorces since the 1969 change in law, Britain finally seems to be levelling out and, according to some experts, there is a distinct possibility that we have reached a ‘tipping point’ where divorce rates actually start to decline. n

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Head to Canary Wharf shopping malls and step into seasonal style with these must-have items of iconic British menswear

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SPARKLE & SHINE Adorn yourself with a dazzling selection of fantasy jewels An exciting new addition has arrived at promenade level of Cabot Place; a sparkling jewel in the Canary Wharf crown, CARAT* is a luxury fantasy jewellery brand. Launched eight years ago in Hong Kong, CARAT* boasts a number of prestigious boutiques in cities around the world, bringing guilt-free glamour to the most sophisticated fashionistas in the know. The brand draws its main inspiration from the lost art of luxury fashion jewellery and it designs, develops and assembles their jewellery in the same way as the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest jewellers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with dedicated attention to detail, true hand craftsmanship and only using the finest precious metals. While we agree nothing sparkles quite like a natural gemstone, CARAT* believes that they can offer the best possible alternative. With very similar optical characteristics to diamond, many jewellers have agreed they have difficulty telling CARAT* stones from naturals. Each piece is hand assembled by Master Craftsmen specializing in skills such as micro setting pave, burnishing and simple prong work. Each stage of sawing, pre-forming, faceting and polishing is done with care and attention to the precise ideal proportions that will yield the most brilliant stones. Head down to the Canary Wharf store to find out more about guilt free glitz!

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For a huge range of exciting events and art exhibitions Canary Wharf can offer everything from sell-out comedy clubs to an international food fair. Claire Saunders finds out more...

ondon is famous for its vibrant arts scene and rich cultural heritage – a cutting edge and multi-cultural city, the capital offers the very best in music, theatre, art, festivals and exhibitions. But for all those who enjoy the arts scene of central London, don’t forget about the range of exciting events happening just down the road! Although it may not seem the obvious choice, the worldfamous business district of Canary Wharf, on the east side

of central London, has a fantastic choice of arts and events all year round – the majority of which are free! An ideal alternative to the tourist-crowded galleries and museums of central London, Canary Wharf boasts over 100 diverse and entertaining events each year. What’s more, the extensive year-round programme of arts and events includes everything from world class sport and car shows, to regular art exhibitions, performing arts, comedy shows and concerts.

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Regulars on the Canary Wharf arts scene will be delighted to hear that the sell-out series of Canary Wharf Comedy Clubs is back after its summer break with a great line-up of outstanding comedians for you. American favourite Dave Fulton who returns on 26 October alongside two first-timers Doc Brown (an underground British rapper and comedian), Charlie Baker (comic and jazz musician), TV warm-up comedian Mark Olver (recently returned from a UK tour supporting Russell Howard) and Mike Gunn, after completing a tour with the Comedy Roadshow. Headliner Doc Brown (real name Ben Smith, brother to author Zadie Smith and rapper Luke Smith – aka Luc Skyz) has established himself as a multi-talented underground British rapper and successful comedian. A regular personality on national radio stations (including BBC Radio 1, 4 and 1Xtra, and BBC Asian Network) his stage name is a reference to Emmett Brown, the eccentric character usually referred to as ‘Doc’ in the Back to the Future trilogy. Doc’s successful music career led him to a job touring the world as Mark Ronson’s MC in 2006; itself, a pretty impressive accomplishment. Soon after, he worked on a BBC Radio 4 series about the history of language, and was guided by fellow comedian Lenny Henry into a couple of comedy competitions, lots of interest from club promoters gaining a number of very successful shows in Edinburgh. “I don’t have observational jokes, or black jokes, I just talk about me [...] being mixed race in the multicultural world” he explains.

Due to its overwhelming popularity at the Summer Sounds event, the Canary Wharf International Food Fair will return to Canada Square Park for one afternoon this October. The Fair is Canary Wharf’s very own celebration of London’s thriving and contemporary street food scene and boasts over twenty stalls nestled in Canada Square Park, featuring a range of exotic gastronomic offerings from around the world with delicious dishes from Morocco, Peru, India, Argentina, Caribbean, Spain, Italy, France, Thailand and many more. Confirmed stalls include: The Indian Kitchen; Moroccan Food; De-alcoholised Drinks; Empanadas; Paella; Churros; Arancini Brothers; Taste of the Algarve; Thai Food & Ice-cream; Argentinian Steak; Wahaca; West Indian Food; Polish Deli; Pomodori; French Creole; Nuts, Olives & Dried Fruit; Gourmet Chorizo; French Patisserie; Japanese Food; Fresh Fruit, Cheese & Biscuits; Cookies & Cream and Panka Peruvian. The Canary Wharf International Food Fair is commissioned by Canary Wharf Arts & Events with the expert organisation from food-expert John Shepherd who also runs the popular gourmet food market at St Katharine Docks every Friday, 10am-4pm.

Canary Wharf Comedy Club 26 October, 7:15pm (doors open at 6:15pm) East Wintergarden, 43 Bank Street Tickets: £12 via www.ticketweb.co.uk; 0844 847 2268 (24 hours) booking fee applies; or on the door subject to availability Full bar and food available

International Food Fair 18 October, 11am-3pm Canada Square Park

EXCLUSIVE: The Canary Wharf International Food Fair continues throughout 2011 so put these dates in your diary and enjoy the array of international cuisine: 5 April, 3 May, 5 July, 2 August, 6 September and 4 October 11am-3pm, Canada Square Park

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Mica Paris A woman of multiple talents, Canary Wharf is immensely proud to welcome Mica Paris to the stage later this month. Soul Queen, legendary vocalist, author, television presenter, actress and mother – this incredible singer is performing an intimate ‘After Hours’ concert at East Wintergarden on 20 October. With tickets sold out in just a couple of weeks, Mica Paris shows that she is still one of the UK’s most popular and loved vocalists. The range, power and sheer soulfulness of her singing has created a major impact on the UK music scene and her many hits include You Are My One Temptation, Where Is The Love, Never Felt Like This Before and I Put A Spell On You. SOLD OUT Acoustic After Hours with...Mica Paris 20 October East Wintergarden, 43 Bank Street

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DID YOU KNOW...

Chasing Shadows Chasing Shadows is a kinetic and light installation created by Eleanor and Peter Pritchard, originally made as a response to the collection the Tados Ivanauskas Zoological Museum, where the forest was brought inside the building for the benefit of the animals housed in glass cases. The ‘trees’ are created with tracing paper, singe marks and tears, referencing ‘karpinai’, traditional Lithuanian papercuts –and shadows flit and flicker suggesting an unseen presence. Installed at Canary Wharf, Chasing Shadows is activated by the presence of people passing by. The dynamic lighting that activates the forest suggests a living presence, watching from the trees and moving around us, but never fully glimpsed. Window Gallery (Lightbox): Chasing Shadows Until 29 October, Canada Walk www.tadasivanauskas.blogspot.com

In 2004 James Blunt performed at Canary Wharf as support for Beth Orton in Canary Wharf’s After Hours music concert series.

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Colin Booth As part of the visual arts programme, Canary Wharf presents sculptor Colin Booth in an exhibition entitled Measure & Intuition from 11 October in One Canada Square. His minimalist sculptures and 3D collages conjure up the built environment, but here monumentality is suggested through the most unpretentious of means. Booth’s sculptures combine geometrical precision with the imperfection that comes from found materials, for his sculptures are built largely from wood off-cuts gleaned from a furniture factory near his studio in St Leonards on Sea. Drawing inspiration from the changing luminosity of sky and water outside his windows, he uses his vast collection of reclaimed wood in combination with other materials such as foam rubber.

One Canada Square (the tallest building in London) is situated on the Isle of Dogs. All sorts of theories exist to explain the origin of the name, one being the fact that King Charles II used to walk his dogs there In 2006, the famous and enigmatic Alan Carr was a regular MC at Canary Wharf Comedy Club The ‘island’ is linked at either end by two bridges – the ‘blue bridge’ and the now defunct ‘iron bridge’. When both bridges and the docks were still functioning, it was possible to become stranded on the island if both bridges were letting shipping traffic through at once.

Sculpture in the Workplace: Colin Booth 11 October – 27 November Lobby, One Canada Square Event: 28 October, 1.15pm Curator Ann Elliott in conversation with artist Colin Booth about the exhibition Admission is Free, but call Canary Wharf Public Art on 020 7418 2257 to reserve a place

For more information about all the arts and events in Canary Wharf, visit www.mycanarywharf.com

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BAD NEWS FOR BRITAIN’S BANKERS?

Leading Liberal Democrats have caused concern amongst Britain’s banking community, after recent announcements that banks awarding large bonuses could be hit by increased taxation

n the week of the Liberal Democrat party conference, both Nick Clegg and Vince Cable spoke of the current level of bankers’ bonuses in strong terms, with Clegg calling them “gratuitously offensive” and Cable dubbing them “outrageously large”, both warning that a government crackdown on excessive bonuses could be coming. Talking on BBC Radio 4 recently, Clegg stated: “If the banks pay themselves unjustified bonuses, we reserve the right to take very serious action on that”, adding that the

government will not rule out any options for dealing with this issue. Reports suggest that the previous Labour government’s levy of 50 per cent on bonuses in excess of £25,000 brought in 3.5 billion pounds, 1 billion more than previously thought and even more than initially forecast. While Nick Clegg has threatened to take “serious action” against banks paying excessive bonuses, it is likely that this will manifest itself as an increased tax on high profits or financial transactions, payable by the bank rather than individuals. n

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From sitting in his father’s big chair and pretending to be in charge of a big business at the age of seven, Peter Jones is one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs. Josh Sims puts the Dragon in the hot seat for a change

eople constantly stop Peter Jones in the street with some crazy business ideas. And, despite having become a household name, despite being by far the most commercially successful member of BBC’s hit show Dragons’ Den, the serial entrepreneur is not quick to turn them away. It is one way he has made a reported £200m for himself, winning himself prime-time TV slots in the US, book deals and advertising contracts along the way. “Finding those real light-bulb moments in business is very rare,” as he points out. Here, after all, is a man who saw some value in Reggae Reggae Sauce, while other dragons looked dumbfounded – last year it outsold ketchup in the UK. Also the man who set up a tennis academy when he was 16, then a cocktail bar, then tried to build his own computers – some unsuccessful – before getting a job, building some capital and going it alone again, this time catching an early wave of the mobile telecommunications boom with the launch of Data Select, the business that has made him millions but is now only a small part of his fortune. “I think I’ve had a lot of luck, sure. In fact, some people who know me will say it’s all been luck,” he jokes. “I’ve certainly been a believer in quickly working with people who are better than I could be at what they do, which takes the business forward. I’ve enjoyed being on Dragons’ Den. Here was a guy from Maidenhead in Berkshire making it not only in business, but also on the screen. Seeing myself on TV and realising that I looked about ten was not so good. But I’ve enjoyed the attention and, more than that, I enjoy it now because it means I’m attached to inspiring people and ideas.” Of which, he notes, there are never enough. A disappointment with the entrepreneurial culture in the UK is one reason why it was Jones who hectored government into last year launching a National Enterprise Academy, a chain of schools with the intention of giving late teens both the vocational skills and the right attitude to go into business for themselves. Whether a school can provide that entrepreneurial drive is another matter. Or, indeed, the unwavering self-belief that Jones exudes – the sheer diversity of his interests suggests his readiness to give just about anything a go. It is perhaps what makes him the most ready among the Dragons to take on what at first seems like a leftfield proposal.

“There is a need to have some edge in business, whether it’s an ability to evaluate an idea or a mental attitude,” he says. “But we really have a problem in the UK with an outlook that says ‘can I do it?’ rather than ‘I can do it’. Of course, you have to be ready to accept failure in business but ‘failure’ really is an appalling word. It’s not failure, but feedback. Failure is demeaning. It keeps you in a box. Feedback is something you can learn from and take on to your next effort. “But you are not born an entrepreneur, you’re made into one. You need the foundation to build on, you need early mentoring,” he adds. He had the combination of his father, who started and ran an air-conditioning business, and John McEnroe, whose Mozartian, innate ability not only frustrated Jones, a rather competent tennis-player, but also revealed just how rare unbidden talent is. “On top of all that, you then need to be passionate and determined as well. But that doesn’t make entrepreneurs unusual people.” When you have made money it doesn’t, for example, make you any less cautious with it. That’s why, like many businesspeople with charitable concerns, his Peter Jones Foundation likes to see a return on its investments – less a financial one as a result that indicates the money has not been wasted. It is why Jones has come up with the idea of match-funding for when his five children go out into the world: whatever they earn, he’ll double it, unless they work in the charitable sector, in which case they’ll get more. “The idea of them just inheriting a load of money terrifies me,” Jones says. “Give an 18-year-old £50,000 and they’d go and do exactly what I would have done – buy a Ferrari. Of course, I’d have been devastated if my dad had come up with the same plan for me...” It is also why Jones pays off his credit cards at the end of the month and called round for the most competitive quote when fitting out one of his houses with new curtains recently. “The fact is that I still value money to such a great degree,” says Jones. “My parents are the same. They could live anywhere they wanted now, but still live in the family home where I grew up. Sure, I’m successful in one way. I can eat in a nice restaurant, I can drive there in a great car – all that. But I don’t take any of it for granted.” n

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INVESTING IN FINE WINE Dr David Kuo, director of The Motley Fool, asks is investing in ‘liquid assets’ safer than the stock market? Here is an interesting factoid to impress your friends and family with this Christmas: a bottle of 1990 Cheval Blanc that cost £200 in 2002 sold for around £240 two years later. That’s a return of about 9 per cent a year. Mind you, if you resisted the temptation to drink your profits, the bottle of plonk should fetch about £700 today. Who knows what it could be worth in another ten years’ time? The rapid increase in the price of the fine wine from about 9 per cent in two years to around 17 per cent in eight years may be due to a number of reasons. First, demand for any fine wine tends to exceed supply because the amount of wine that a particular region can produce in any one season is limited. After all, you can’t produce the wine if you don’t have the grapes. Second, the stock of sought-after fine wines is constantly diminishing. As the wine is drunk, there is less of it available for willing buyers. We have to remember that wine is first of all a consumable, and the reason for buying it is for enjoyment. The only way to enjoy it fully is to drink it.

There is certainly a case for wine investing. For example, the top 30 châteaux in Bordeaux can only produce around half a million cases of wine in any one year. Consequently, if the wine is good, then the economics of strong demand in the face of limited supply will keep the prices of those wines buoyant. However, not all wines are the same. Consequently, the same cannot be said of wines from other regions. As a result, wine experts will often advise investing in blue-chip plonk only. It is also important to consider liquidity, which is a measure of how active the market is. The market for wines from good regions tends to be more active, which means that prices will be more reflective of the underlying demand rather than the whims of a few. If you plan to invest in wine, it is important to learn as much about the subject first. It is the golden rule of investing in anything from shares to property. Unfortunately, developing a ‘nose’ for wine is not something you can easily achieve overnight. Consequently, it can be huge advantage if you like to drink the stuff.

Finally, and this is really the crucial point about fine wine, it is more than an investment that just delivers a return. Investors perceive fine wine as a luxury product. It is something to show off to friends at dinner parties. As with many luxury products that include, say, vintage cars, fine art and jewellery, it is not just a product that has a price. With luxury products, the price is part of the product.

Storage and insurance are other areas that wine investors new to the game often forget to consider. So, unless you have a dedicated cellar with proper temperature monitoring equipment, you will need to pay for special warehousing. There is a cost for this, and it will eat into your overall returns.

Certainly, over the last few years, selected fine wines have outperformed shares. Naturally, this has prompted some pundits to suggest that putting your money into wine may be better than investing in the stock market.

There is another consideration, which is deciding on the optimum time to keep a bottle of wine. Good wines will normally take time to mature, though at some stage they will reach their peak and then start to deteriorate. Knowing what wines will keep, and for how long are clearly important if you are looking at wine from an investment perspective, too. Investing in wine may seem simple but it is not without risks. It’s also important to know that wine is not a regulated asset, which means that investing in wine is also unregulated. But if the worst comes to the worst, you are can always drink away your losses. n

Dr David Kuo, Director at the popular financial website The Motley Fool www.Fool.co.uk

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¬WAITING PATIENTlY FOR DIRECTION Budget cuts, inflation and interest rates are causing economic uncertainty, says Martin Bamford, Chartered Financial Planner, Informed Choices It appears that many investors, business owners and consumers are waiting patiently to see what happens next in the UK and global economies, before making important financial decisions. It has been an interesting year so far. We have been through two budget reports and seen a change in government, creating a fairly novel coalition government with a fixed term in parliament. Slightly further afield, we have seen a sovereign debt crisis risk consuming parts of the European Union, only averted with a substantial rescue package from the International Monetary Fund. This problem hasn’t really gone away, it has simply been deferred for a while. There is more uncertainty to come. Later this year we will see our new government publish their comprehensive spending review; something likely to signal the start of major public spending cuts. Banks in the UK and abroad need to deal with recent proposals from Basel, which mean they will need to hold more of their assets in cash. Whilst the investment and economic environment appears to have largely returned to growth, there are still potential risks to consider – one of these risks is inflation. Price inflation, as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), has remained stubbornly above the government target this year. The Bank of England might ordinarily increase interest rates to bring this back under control. Higher interest rates increase the cost of money and reduce some of the inflationary pressures in the market. Interest rate increases are unlikely to happen in the immediate future, as higher interest rates could also have an impact on economic recovery. The cost of debt lending, to both individuals and businesses, has remained higher than expected since the Bank Rate was cut to the historic low of

0.5 per cent last year. Whilst there are some indications that the availability of lending has improved, certainly for larger businesses, it has stayed expensive. One impact of higher cash reserve requirements for the banks in the future could be less money available to lend. Public ownership of the banks in the UK does not appear to have had a dramatic effect on their willingness to lend money to all and sundry; possibly a good thing given the contribution unrestricted lending made to the global financial crisis. In an environment like this where future prospects for things like economic growth, inflation, interest rates, stock market returns and unemployment are so uncertain, it is little surprise that some people prefer to put off making important decisions about their money. This can result in money being left in cash, where the purchasing power of capital is being steadily eroded by price inflation. This results in one of two decisions being made; savers can accept their current position and allow the ‘real’ value of their cash to be eroded by inflation over time, particularly if inflation remains stubbornly high or goes higher still. Alternatively, savers can become investors and accept a different type of risk to their capital, with the aim of generating returns over and above the rate of inflation. This is never an easy decision to make, particularly with current levels of uncertainty about so many different factors in the markets. Making a decision about your personal finances today requires a well-defined strategy and the commitment to review things on a regular basis. These ongoing reviews enable investors to reflect changes to external factors within their own financial plans, rather than leaving an old strategy at the mercy of a new economic environment. n

Martin Bamford is a chartered financial planner at Informed Choice (www.icl-ifa.co.uk) and author of several best-selling personal finance books.

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Is your broker trading against you? Brendan Callan, managing director, FXCM looks at No Dealing Desk technology and the access that gives you Forex trading in the UK has become extremely popular with increasing demand for improved trading platforms and trading services. Many people trade FX via their spread betting or CFD provider however as retail traders become increasingly sophisticated, will the classic spread betting offering be enough for the man on the street? UK based forex broker ODL Securities has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by US based forex broker FXCM Holdings, LLC, and has adopted FXCMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s FX execution technology called No Dealing Desk which is available to all of its customers trading FX products (including FX Spread bets.) ODL thinks that its latest offering will put pressure on its competitors and above all may lead to traders questioning the traditional spread betting firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business model.

So, how do traditional spread betting firms make money?? Most spread betting firms act as a market maker and run a trading book against their clients and they do this regardless of whether you are trading a spread bet, CFD or an FX contract. This means that when you open an FX position with them they will normally take the opposite side of your trade and your position is not traded in the market. If your position makes money, the broker will pay out of pocket, if you lose money your broker may make a profit of up to the same amount as your loss. The business model relies upon clients suffering trading losses. Alternatively, if you are a successful trader and make money on a regular basis the broker may manually hedge all of your orders in the market which means you must wait for a dealer to process and accept your order before your trade is confirmed. If the market moves in between the time it has taken the dealer to receive and process your order you may also receive a re-quote.

How does ODL Markets make money??

No Dealing Desk technology (or NDD for short) gives FX traders access to trade with some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest liquidity providers which all compete for your business. Instead of trading against their clients, ODL provides its clients with rates taken from a number of global banks, financial institutions and other market makers and instead makes its money in the form of a small mark-up to the inter-bank dealing spreads. The NDD technology automatically finds the best bid and best offer rates and streams them through to your platform so that when you are placing a trade, you are dealing on some of the most competitive FX rates.

Why does my current broker give me re-quotes? Most spread betting firms have staff working on dealing desks that monitor all orders that are made via their trading platform. Their job is to process your order internally and regardless of whether they are running a position against you or manually hedging your trade, delays can often be experienced especially during periods of market volatility or during important market news events. No Dealing Desk allows brokers to process all orders automatically from the point the customer places the FX trade on their platform all the way through to the trade being executed with the bank. NDD has removed the need for any manual interaction which means quicker execution and, more importantly, an alignment of interests between the broker and client. n

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Ultimately, the ODL execution advantage offers a more transparent way for customers to place forex trades. If you would like to know more about how NDD works visit www.odlmarkets.com. Forex, CFDs and Spread Bets are leveraged products that carry a high degree of risk to your capital and may not be suitable for all investors. Therefore, you should only speculate with money that you can afford to lose.

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ALLEGATIONS & MISDEMEANOURS Clare Murray sheds light on responding to misconduct allegations Mark Hurd’s abrupt resignation from Hewlett Packard has thrown into stark light the perils that face senior executives who evidence a lack of professional judgment. It followed an internal sexual harassment inquiry, which, whilst vindicating Hurd of any sexual impropriety, revealed his falsification of expenses designed to conceal a personal relationship with a female contractor. We have set out below a number of key issues and practical steps to be borne in mind by any senior executive who faces damaging professional consequences as a result of alleged misdemeanours.

True Allegations Fully understand and consider the allegations being made and gather together and request all relevant documentation. If the allegations are groundless and you are still dismissed, you are likely to have a number of potential claims against the company.

Mitigating Circumstances If the allegations are true, are there any mitigating circumstances, such as an exemplary record and performance, long service or other relevant factors?

Consistency How has the company previously dealt with misconduct situations? If the allegations are also made against a number of your colleagues, are all involved being treated the same way? Is there any apparent discrimination in the different treatment (e.g. sex, race, sexual orientation, disability etc)? If so, any subsequent dismissal could be found to be unfair and discriminatory.

Options Available You may have a number of options: whilst the company may choose to follow a formal process when dealing with a misconduct situation, you may, for example, also be given the opportunity to resign or to reach a settlement agreement.

Formal Process If you face a formal process you should find out as much as you can about it, including checking any policy documents that explain the disciplinary procedure. There are certain procedural steps that any company should follow, including (but not limited to) fully investigating the allegations of misconduct, writing to you to invite you to a meeting to discuss the allegations, and allowing you to be accompanied.

Resignation You can of course resign at any time, although that will not of itself clear your name or necessarily end the disciplinary process. It is also likely to affect bonus and unvested share entitlements.

Negotiated Resolution A deal is often done to protect all parties involved. Any such settlement agreement should deal with what can be said about the situation by you and the company, internally and externally. Consider other issues too, including an agreed reference and the treatment of any financial and equity entitlements. Your negotiating position will depend on the strength of the evidence against you.

Criminal Liability Regardless of how the company approaches any possible exit, it is vital that if criminal allegations have been made against you, that you seek specialist criminal law advice.

Regulatory Issues If you are regulated by the FSA or another body, will the company be obliged to report it and, if so, in what form?

PR Help Finally, very senior executives should consider PR assistance to limit potential damage to their reputation. Whilst most executives will not find themselves walking away with a package in excess of £7.6 million (as Hurd did), situations can – with the right guidance and approach – be, salvageable. n

Clare Murray is managing partner at employment law firm, CM Murray LLP; email: clare.murray@cm-murray.com The contents of this column are for general purposes only. Specialist legal advice should be taken regarding specific circumstances.

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Perfect Chelsey Baker, business advisor and life coach, looks at ways to maximise your presentation skills

Overcoming Nerves Make your nerves work for you, by focusing on anything other than yourself. Distract yourself by paying attention to the environment around you; trick your mind into not noticing your own anxieties by focusing on your audience. Do some simple discreet breathing exercises before you start. A few really deep controlled breaths can make all the difference in calming yourself before you begin speaking. Nerves are the great driving force behind any good presentation, and even professional speakers use their nerves to keep them awake and ensure they don’t get too complacent.

Subject Matter Rehearse your speech out loud with any equipment you plan to use. Time yourself and practise pausing where necessary, so you’ll naturally be able to take a breath. Try rehearsing with a friend and ask them to critique your speech, watching out for any distracting mannerisms. Make sure you have a good understanding of your subject; if not, then why are you giving the presentation? Lack of detailed information and knowledge of your subject is probably the biggest cause of nervousness: the anticipation of being caught out by an informed objector, or tripped up by an unforeseen question. Even if the subject of your presentation is your passion, you need to look well beyond this and comprehend the environment in which it exists; do you honestly understand the wider implications to others if your presentation actually succeeds? No matter how obtuse, will your success ultimately be to someone else’s detriment and might they, or one of their supporters, be in your audience? You must anticipate and prepare yourself for this eventuality.

PowerPoint slides To be both heard and clearly understood you need to reconsider your message from the audience’s perspective. If you’re going to be using a PowerPoint show, then don’t fall into the common trap of simply narrating the words verbatim, better known as ‘Death by PowerPoint’! It is monotonous, uninspiring and entirely self-defeating; your slide show is meant to illustrate your message and not be the message itself. First of all, you need to apply the power of a persuasive story structure to your entire presentation. You need to establish a setting for your presentation; what is the context? You should then identify the protagonist, and the protagonist will always be your audience; this is how you involve them personally in your ‘story’. You then define the imbalance: describing what it is that’s brought everyone to

your presentation. This is then your opportunity to state how things could look if brought back into balance: in other words “what do we want to see happen?” All that is now left for you to do is to propose your solution: describe exactly what your protagonist should think or do to solve the problem you’ve brought to their attention. If your audience accepts your solution by the end of your story, you’ll know you’ve succeeded!

Energy Remember; you are not delivering a lecture, so use personal experiences to bring your material to life. Your presentation should be high voltage and powerful in order to give your message the strength it needs to succeed. At key moments in your message, consider suddenly blacking out the presentation with a blank slide in order to break the spell of the screen and refocus the audience’s attention entirely on you; then capitalise on this moment to emphasise a critical point; do it right and the moment will be remembered, but never lose sight of the fact that you are there to present your ideas, not your ego! The one thing you don’t want to do is let your audience fall asleep! In any presentation, make sure you ask rhetorical questions. Change the pace of your delivery and the volume of your voice, and you’ll keep your audience awake!

Mistakes Remember that you are an individual, so use your own quirks and idiosyncrasies to bring out your unique character; it’s no good trying to be someone you’re not. If you’re not a natural joke-teller, then this is no time to start! There’s nothing worse than delivering a punch line that has no punch. If you make a mistake, simply carry on; to err is human, and even the best speeches will be littered with mistakes and omissions; your saving grace is having the confidence to continue. Never apologise for making a mistake, because it may not have been noticed.

The moment Always begin any speech by addressing your audience. This buys you some vital time for a few breaths before you begin saying anything. Open your speech in a strong tone to make sure you grab the audience’s attention. Make sure you always have good eye contact, as this instantly gives you the feeling of bonding with your audience and where possible try and get to know your audience beforehand by greeting some of them as they arrive. n

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Where is Your Passport? The UK Identity and Passport service (IPS) released some startling figures recently. Between April 2009 and March 2010 279,000 passports were replaced by the IPS. Of that figure, more than 60,000 passports were lost or stolen. Since 2002, 2.2 million passports have been replaced. New research by the IPS shows that 83 per cent of people say they always store their passport in a safe place. This does beg the question as to where the remaining 17 per cent store them. Understandably, they are keen that the figure for passport losses is reduced. As Sarah Rapson, Chief Executive of the IPS, said, “It is vital that people take care of their passports both at home and abroad. Passports are increasingly attractive to organised criminals. They urge a number of steps to keep your documents safe both in the UK and abroad. These are: • When travelling, take two photocopies of your passport. Take one of the copies with you, but keep it separate from the original. Leave the other copy at home. • Keep your passport with you in transit. • Think of a safe place to keep passports both at home and abroad. • Be wary if asked to surrender your passport. • Report a stolen or lost passport when abroad to local police, inform the British Consulate when abroad, and report it to the IPS and police when you return to the UK.

A Friend In Need The HSBC International Banking website has now started up an “Expat Zone” (http://www.offshore.hsbc.com/1/2//international/expat) that looks to cater specifically for expats. Apart from the very important business of financial and banking products, attached to the site is a blog. On this there are a wide range of subjects discussed, from real estate in Mexico to the pleasures of living in Cambodia. Of particular interest is the perennial concern of some expatriates of the difficulties of making friendships in a new environment. An HSBC Report indicates that Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands and Japan are the most difficult places to meet new people. But as ever there is a new service to help. If you log onto Rentafriend.com, you will, as the website says, be able to “Rent a friend to attend a social event or party with you, someone to introduce you to new people, or someone to go to a movie or a restaurant with.” They claim to have over 250,000 persons registered as friends. For a small fee, you can search the site for the city you are in and identify a potential friend. You can then book to see them for as little as $10 per hour. It is stressed that any contact is intended to be platonic. The Japanese have gone even further. In Tokyo a company called Office Agents will rent out friends, seemingly en masse if you have an event that is short of participants. For example, if your wedding is short of guests, you can lease fake friends for the day to make up the necessary numbers.

The Forum for Expatriate Management is holding a Global Mobility Summit in London, 15 November 2010 in association with The Telegraph. The Summit includes a full conference program with high quality speakers from leading corporations, an exhibition, plus a Gala Awards dinner to present the EMMAs (Expatriate Management and Mobility Awards).at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square. For more information, visit www.totallyexpat.com

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Obvious as this question may seem, with the term ‘Expat’ applied in a number of differing circumstances, the answer may not be so simple, as Brian Friedman explains

he classic definition is that the word stems from the Latin. For those not lucky enough to have been blessed with a classical education, it is a combination of ex meaning ‘out of’ and patria meaning ‘home country’. So in broad terms, if you are living outside your home country, you are an expatriate. However, the term can be loaded with emphasis depending on your personal view. In many countries, historically expatriates have been regarded as a group apart, particularly in economic terms. The ‘Expats’ would be those likely to be showered with benefits and allowances to enable them to find living in their new home tolerable. Immigrants, by contrast, would simply be remunerated according to the local employment market. According to Wikipedia, in Switzerland the term expat is only used for those on “Expat contracts” who will be rewarded with benefits

such as housing and children’s education. There can also be a tax element to expatriate status. Some tax regimes treat temporary immigrants differently from indigenous or longterm inhabitants. However, rather than use the term expatriate, tax authorities often refer to periods of residence or ‘domicile’. Hence the term ‘non-domiciled’ that causes confusion in parts of the popular press. Modern history has seen some interesting expatriate movements. One only has to think of the literary and artistic US diaspora in the early part of the 20th century. Paris attracted giants of literature such as Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Henry Miller and Gertrude Stein in the years between the end of the First World War and the Great Depression. The trends for expatriation in the latter half of the 20th century and the first decade of the 21st seem to have been largely business driven. This is to discount Madonna in London and Johnny Deppe in France for a moment.

As globalisation has created the international market for capital, the movement of people has followed very close behind. With the costs of travel low, there have been fewer barriers for employers to recruit on a global scale. Similarly, it is much easier for individuals to expatriate themselves to take up employment opportunities abroad. In a recent Blog on the business channel CNBC by a senior executive from Reckitt Bennkiser, Rob De Groot explained that his organisation is seeking to be a “company without borders”. Reckitt Bennkiser’s managers are encouraged to view themselves as “global citizens rather than citizens of any given nation”. De Groot explains that his company set out to create a culture of global mobility ten years ago and have standardised processes, employment terms and benefits to ensure that moving staff to new countries can take days rather than months. In the entire blog the word expatriate is never mentioned. However, HSBC International for one think the term is still very much alive, and are targeting a recognisable group for banking services they regard as connected, wired and digital. Perhaps the reality is that expatriation has become a way of life. n

Brian Friedman is the contributing editor of Global Life and founder of The Forum for Expatriate Management. Founded in 2008, the Forum already has over 4,000 members who collectively manage over one million expatriate moves. Members come from the leading blue-chip employers of international assignees both in the UK and globally.

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The John Aldridge Charity Classic Play alongside and support football legend ”Aldo” in raising money for three children’s charities, in England, Ireland and Portugal. The event will be played on the Oceânico Faldo Course at the prestigious Amendoeira Golf Resort and the renowned Oceânico Millennium course, in Vilamoura. Create a “Celeb-Am team” and invite one of your sporting or TV heroes over to play in this fantastic event! Please ask our reservation team for further details. Packages start from €500 per person, based on teams of two and include: · Three nights bed and breakfast in the 5 star Hotel Tivoli Victoria or Tivoli Marina in Vilamoura* · Daily return bus transfers from the hotel to the golf course · Two rounds of golf (Friday & Saturday) · Entry tickets to the Portugal Masters each day · Lunch pack · Prize giving gala dinner with live entertainment and a charity auction * Based on double occupancy

14th to 17th October 2010 Algarve · Portugal For more information contact: Tel: +351 289 320 527 E-mail: info.packages@oceanicogroup.com

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F James Bond’s Aston Martin will be auctioned at the world’s largest collector car auction house on 27 October

rom the slick Savile Row suits to the treacherously beautiful agents on his arm, James Bond is surely the world’s most envied and admired fictional character. But the most iconic symbol of Her Majesty’s most famous agent’s suave style is certainly his Aston Martin. Now classic car and James Bond fans alike will have the chance to bid for the ultimate piece of memorabilia at the annual ‘Automobiles of London’ event held by RM Auctions at the Battersea Evolution, with the star lot expected to achieve in excess of £3.5 million.

The car is one of two Aston Martins originally used in Goldfinger and Thunderball, and now the only remaining example. Souped up to super specifications by the boffins in Q-branch, the car features all manner of gadgets, including machine guns and revolving number plates, controlled from switches concealed in the armrest. Sure to liven up your commute, so if you have a few spare million, why not treat yourself? After all, you only live twice. n 020 7851 7070 www.rmauctions.com

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Without a diesel model in its line-up, buyers struggled to make sense of Infiniti, says Matthew Carter. But now that’s all changed

t must have been one of those classic Homer Simpson ‘Doh’ moments. The stage had been set for the launch of not just a new car, but of an entire new marque – Infiniti. The luxury Japanese brand (it’s an arm of Nissan just as Lexus is to Toyota) had long been popular in America, but now was the time for the cars to be sold in Europe. And then global economic chaos set in. You can imagine the conversation around the boardroom table. “So, remind me again, we have a range of luxury cars powered by powerful but thirsty V6 and V8 petrol engines. And the two biggest are both four-wheel drives. “So that means our cars are expensive gas-guzzlers that pump out huge amounts of CO2… and we major on Chelsea Tractors that attract unwanted attention from the antis. “And we’re going to launch all this

just as a recession hits. D’oh!” Against that backdrop, Infiniti might have been forgiven if it had quietly dropped its plans for Europe and retreated back the US. But to its credit it continued and even made a virtue out of the recession, deciding that lower-than-anticipated sales made the marque even more exclusive. But Infiniti bosses also knew that their cars wouldn’t be out of tune with the market forever, though even they would admit the more socially acceptable diesel models couldn’t come quickly enough. It’s been worth the wait. There are diesel versions of the gargantuan FX 4x4 and the forthcoming M saloon, but the pick of the crop is the EX30d. EX is what Infiniti calls a compact crossover, part 4x4, part luxury coupé. But it’s the 30d bit that’s the most significant element here. It refers to the car’s 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine,

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developed by the Renault-Nissan Alliance, and which goes some way to restoring the car’s environmental credentials. The combined mpg, for example, is 33mpg – rather better than the petrol’s 25mpg – while emissions improve to a better-but-still-notbrilliant 224g/km. The figures are good enough, though, to allow you to drive the Infiniti with a clear-ish conscience, and that’s all that really matters. But the best news is that the new diesel engine is really rather good. Infiniti’s 3.7-litre V6 petrol is a hard act to follow: it’s creamy smooth, wonderfully powerful and makes a superb noise. The diesel’s deep bass rumble on start-up instantly lets you know it’s an oil burner, but once on the move you’d be hard pushed to tell it’s not a petrol by listening alone. Infiniti is all about refinement, and the fact that there’s a diesel under the bonnet just means the engineers have worked a little harder to ensure its air of sophistication remains. Better than that, though, the engine’s huge pulling power means that in everyday overtaking terms it’s probably quicker than the petrol. And you certainly won’t spend as much time at the filling station. The super-smooth 7-speed automatic box must take some of the credit here. Changes are instant and imperceptible and there’s a Sport mode to sharpen things up still further. Although it has four-wheel drive, in normal use the system has a rearward bias, meaning the EX feels quite sporting when being driven with verve. But when the going gets slippery, the intelligent system reads the conditions and immediately starts to equalise the torque between the wheels, so that grip and drive are where they are needed. In other respects, the diesel is identical to the petrol version. That means clever coupé-inspired looks (even if that means it’s not quite as spacious as you might think) and a seriously luxurious interior. High-quality leather is offset by a modern, black lacquer finish to the console, though classic maple wood is an option. And the top-of-the-range GT Premium model is absolutely loaded with seriously clever kit. On top of the usual stuff – the climate control, the touch screen satnav, the 2GB Music

Box where you can download your favourite CDs and not have to lug them about with you, and so on – the Premium has something called Lane Departure Prevention (LDP). So you’re driving down the motorway and your mind – and the car – starts to wander. As you stray over the white line, the system gives an audible and visible warning as, indeed, do many other similar systems. Where the Infiniti goes one better is that, should the driver ignore the warnings, it intercepts by gently applying the brakes to one side of the car to create a yaw effect that brings the car back into line. To LDP you can add a series of other acronyms such as Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW). If you have a crash in the Infiniti, it’s clearly because you wanted one. But perhaps the cleverest bit of standard kit is the Around View Monitor (yes, you’ve got it: AVM). Imagine a parking camera mounted not just on the tailgate, but also on the radiator grille and within both side door mirrors. Merge all four feeds together and you have a remarkable bird’s-eye image that appears to come

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from some 20 feet above the car. It allows inch-perfect parking everything, even in the tightest of gaps. But perhaps the thing that lifts EX30d – any Infiniti indeed – above the rest is what they call the Infiniti Total Ownership Experience. The showrooms are a mix of boutique hotel and nightclub cool. Owners are treated like individuals – VIP individuals, that is – and Infiniti reckons the aftercare is second to none. And now Londoners now have a chance to experience it first-hand with the recent opening of the capital’s Infiniti Centre in Piccadilly. Even Homer Simpson would be treated with due reverence. n

IN BRIEF Car: Infiniti EX30d GT Premium Price: £41,220 Engine: 2993cc turbocharged V6 diesel Power: 238 hp Drive: Four-wheel drive

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ALL ABOARD Over 600 nautical miles long, this year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race will set sail on 23 October from the stunning Grand Harbour in Malta. Co-founded by the Royal Yacht Club and the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) in 1968, this 31st edition race will mark more than three decades of commitment to hosting a first-class event for sailing enthusiasts and spectators alike. www.rolexmiddlesearace.com

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A WEALTH OF COMPETITION Between 3 and 14 October, the 19th Commonwealth Games in New Delhi will be the first time India has hosted the Games and the second time the event has been held in Asia. Huge attendance is expected at the Opening Ceremony in the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, which will also host the athletics, lawn bowls and weightlifting events. Tennis will be on the programme for the first time and Kabaddi, a traditional sport of the region, will be a demonstration sport.

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AVANT SKI Before hitting the slopes this winter, get in some pre-ski preparation at the Metro Ski & Snowboard Show, which turns Olympia into a giant snow dome from 20–24 October. Highlights include an ice driving experience, après ski bar and a seminar by renowned explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, OBE, in the brand new Land Rover Mountain Theatre. www.metrosnow.co.uk

If you miss the showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves on 4 October at The O2, the National Basketball Association (NBA) will make basketball history when the league holds its first-ever regular season games at the arena next year. The New Jersey Nets take on the Toronto Raptors on 4 and 5 March – the equivalent of an entire Premier League playing in New York. www.nba.com/uk

The Ryder Cup

Clash of the Titans

As Colin Montgomerie prepares to lead Europe to victory in the 38th Ryder Cup this month, Lee Brooks picks out ten of the most compelling moments from golfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most prestigious competition

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Europe take charge 1987 Ryder Cup

When seed merchant and keen golfer Samuel Ryder offered to sponsor a bi-annual tournament between Great Britain and the United States, little did he know he would be facilitating one of the greatest sporting events in the world. He donated a £250 golden trophy, which featured a golfing figure of Ryder’s golfing instructor, Abe Mitchell, but somewhat disappointingly, the US hammered Ted Ray’s GB side 9 ½ –2 ½.

Former Open Champion Tony Jacklin achieved the impossible by handing the US their first defeat on home soil. The Europeans forged to a five-point lead going into the final day and never looked back. They went on to win 15–13 to confirm their credibility as worthy challengers for the prestigious cup.

Paul McGinley’s Big Moment 2002 Ryder Cup

Faldo holds his nerve 1993 Ryder Cup

After a less-than-sparkling opening two days, Ryder Cup débutant Paul McGinley produced a composed performance in the singles against Jim Furyk, culminating in a 10-foot putt on the 18th green to halve the hole. The result meant Europe reclaimed the golden chalice, sparking delirious celebrations led by European captain, Sam Torrance.

Last year’s Ryder Cup captains Nick Faldo and Paul Azinger had an intriguing battle on the course back in 1993. The Englishman looked ragged until an incredible hole-in-one at the 14th dragged him back into contention. He narrowly avoided the bunker at the front of the green, before rolling around the cup and dropping in. Though Faldo tied the match, the US went on to win 15–13.

Changing of the guard 1985 Ryder Cup

Paul Casey’s Ace 2006 Ryder Cup

Torrance spreads his arms out wide in utter disbelief after sinking the winning putt, which sees Europe defeat the US for the first time in 28 years. Even more encouragingly, the performances of Nick Faldo, Seve Ballesteros, Sandy Lyle and Ian Woosnam promised that the future was bright for European golf.

Matchplay specialist Paul Casey proved to be an inspired wildcard choice when he teamed up with David Howell in the foursomes to beat Stewart Cink and Zach Johnson. The Englishman hit an exquisite hole-in-one at the 14th to score the first ace of his professional career, and only the fifth in Ryder Cup history.

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Justine Leonard’s controversy 1999 Ryder Cup

After a miserable year on the tour, Colin Montgomerie showed why his Ryder Cup record is second only to Faldo with a faultless performance at Oakland Hills. The Scot, who has never lost a Ryder Cup singles match, teamed up with Padraig Harrington to beat the dream team of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, before holing the winning putt in his singles match against David Toms. He’ll be hoping for more glory when he captains the European side at Celtic Manor this month.

The Americans arrived at Brookline on the back of two consecutive defeats to Europe and trailed 10–6 going into the final day’s singles. Amazingly, they managed to claw the deficit back before going on to win the match. However, the tournament will long be remembered for the Americans’ breach of etiquette on the 17th hole when Justin Leonard sunk his 45-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole, prompting his team-mates to flood the green. The problem was his opponent José Maria Olazabal had yet to putt. The Spaniard lost concentration and missed, handing victory to the US.

Darren Clarke’s greatest moment 2006 Ryder Cup

The Spirit of the Game 1969 Ryder Cup

Just six weeks after the tragic death of his wife Heather, who lost her battle with breast cancer, Darren Clarke produced arguably the greatest show of sporting strength, belief and emotion the world has ever seen, to inspire Europe to their third successive Ryder Cup victory and fifth out of six. The Northern Irishman arrived at the K Club to rapturous applause from the home fans and proceeded to win all three of his matches, defeating the likes of Woods, Mickelson and Furyk.

On the final green of the final match at Royal Birkdale, 18time Major winner Jack Nicklaus was neck and neck with his European counterpart Jacklin. Nicklaus holed from four feet, but rather than waiting for Jacklin to attempt his pressure twofoot putt, the American picked up the marker and conceded the match in a remarkable sporting gesture. “I don’t think you would have missed that putt, but in these circumstances I would never give you the opportunity,” he said. The match was tied for the first time, but as holders, the US retained the trophy.

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Jamie Carter presents the month’s hottest gadgets

Wide open spaces Flat screen TVs are getting flatter, with some new LED TVs’ depth measured in mere millimetres, but what about sound? Quality audio can only come from beefy speakers, and in an effort to give your home entertainment system a bit of oomph without adding cable clutter, we’ve witnessed a plethora of soundbars – such as this one from British audio brand Orbitsound – trying to sneak into living rooms. There’s an immediate problem with the T12, and that’s its complete lack of wall-mounting options. Still, for those who prefer not to hang their plasma

new gadgets Denon DHT-1311XP 3D Ready 5.1 home cinema system, £440 www.denon100.com

or LCD TV above the fireplace, it’s physically perfect; its black, lacquered shell isn’t too large at 54cm across, and will suit almost any screen size. Also included is a subwoofer, and here’s where the T12 succeeds while other soundbars fail. Attached to the main unit by a single speaker cable and not individually powered, it’s possible to adjust the bass levels or, if you really can’t stand the thought of housing a huge black box (it’s slim at 22cm on each side, but does reach 46cm in height), it can be detached and forgotten, but I’d advise against that. Also not to be ignored is the T12’s built-in dock for an iPod, iPod Touch or iPhone. You’ll find it atop the main unit, and it works rather well; tracks can be skipped and playlists chosen directly from a slim and simple remote control. This is actually the second version of the T12, with the major addition in this incarnation being a video output for that iPod dock. It’s joined by a slew of inputs that ought to allow you to

connect almost any device – including any TV, of course – to the T12. Before we reveal if the T12 successfully boosts a TV’s audio, first know that Orbitsound promises a stereo sound that follows the listener around a room, principally by fitting the T12 with one centre speaker and two ‘spatial’ speakers at the unit’s sides. And in action, it’s obvious what’s going on; flick its ‘stereo width’ switch to ‘wide’ and the soundstage both lengthens and gets louder, though obvious stereo effects from such a narrow speaker are necessarily limited. As effective as that is for music, the sound isn’t nearly refined enough to challenge a proper home cinema system and, while it may offer more power than your TV’s speakers, the T12 is happiest being used as a music system for an iPhone; in a kitchen or diner, Orbitsound’s T12 is hugely impressive.

Orbitsound T12 v2 soundbar with iPod dock, £299.99 www.orbitsound.co.uk

Samsung SyncMaster MD230 6x23-inch LCD monitors, £1,400 www.samsung.co.uk

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Secondary device

The invasion begins…

With most living rooms already watched over by a large flat screen TV, the industry’s focus has switched to secondary TVs for kitchens, bedrooms, studies and holiday homes. High-end German brand Loewe’s Connect 26 Media is surely the most advanced; this 26-inch LCD TV with Edge LED backlighting – for better contrast and purer black – includes a superb MediaPlayer that can wirelessly fetch music, videos and photos from a PC or Mac in your home. And with the most powerfully impressive speakers of any flat TV brand, Loewe’s latest makes for a space-saving streamer extraordinaire. It’s sold in black, white or silver, with a floor stand also available.

Parrot, the leader in wireless peripheral for mobile phones, has unveiled the final version of the Parrot AR.Drone, a quadricopter for video games piloted by wi-fi. With its shaped cockpit driven by four propellers, the Parrot AR.Drone offers great manoeuvrability and stability during piloting (both inside and out), generating its own wi-fi network (there is no need for an Internet connection or router). All you need to connect is an iPod touch or iPhone. Once the ‘AR.FreeFlight’ application has been downloaded, the iPod touch/iPhone turns into a true piloting station. Two piloting modes are available – Beginner to start with, and expert mode, Ace, once you’ve mastered the art. With the AR.Drone, Parrot brings together the worlds of video gaming and radio-controlled models and is a technological first after more than four years of research and development, and the creation of about 20 patents.

Loewe Connect 26 Media 26-inch LCD TV, £1,225 www.loewe-uk.com

The Parrot AR.Drone, £299 from HMV stores nationwide www.ardrone.com

Hellas home cinema

Sooloos yourself

Financiers may have been staying away from all things Greek for a while, but here’s an excellent chance for them to become reacquainted. Turning ‘traditional’ home cinema on its head, Greek manufacturer Crystal Acoustics uses bipolar technology in its new BPT system; the two glossy black floor standing speakers each use their pair of differently arranged drivers to create a spacious sound akin to a cinema. Elsewhere, there’s a centre and two bookshelf speakers – the latter of which uses that same bipolar idea – alongside a THX Select Certified subwoofer that offers a lot of boom for your buck.

The exclusivity of owning the latest Apple gadget may be on the wane already, but we keep finding new uses for the iPad – and none more alluring than using it to control your entire music collection at home. For its sumptuous Sooloos Digital Media system, high-end British audio brand Meridian is offering a free iPad app to act as a wireless remote. For the ultimate multi-room music system, all you need is a pair of Meridian DSP7200 speakers in each room – or ‘zone’ – of your home and this stunning app to store, manage, browse and play the highest quality audio all around the home.

Crystal Acoustics BPT bipolar surround system, £600 www.crystalaudiovideo.com

Meridian Sooloos Digital Media system/iPad app from around £4,750/free www.meridian-audio.com

Icecrypt T2400 1TB Freeview+ HD recorder, £329 www.turbosat.com

Sony KDL-46HX803 3D Ready LCD-LED TV, £2,199 www.sony.co.uk

Toshiba SDP94DT 9-inch portable DVD player with Freeview, £199.99 www.toshiba.co.uk

THE AMERICA’S CUP One of the oldest races around today, The America’s Cup is the pinnacle of any sea-faring challenge. It has evaded the grips of a UK team since 1857. This year all that could change... THE HERITAGE

TEAMORIGIN

The America’s Cup is a trophy awarded to the winner of

TEAMORIGIN is the British America’s Cup sailing team

the America’s Cup sailing regatta match, and the oldest

set up in January 2007 by Sir Keith Mills with a very clear

active trophy in international sport.

message to regain the America’s Cup as well as inspire

Originally named the Royal Yacht Squadron Cup, it

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became known as the “America’s Cup” after the first

During Cowes week this year TEAMORIGIN took on

yacht to win the trophy, the schooner America. On

the American BMW ORACLE team, as the two hottest

August 22, 1851, the America raced against 15 yachts

match racing skippers in the world went head to head.

of the Royal Yacht Squadron in the Club’s annual 53

TEAMORIGIN’s Ben Ainslie and BMW ORACLE Racing’s

mile regatta around the Isle of Wight. America won,

James Spithill led their teams to contest the 1851 Cup

finishing 8 minutes ahead of the closest yacht.

during a week of fantastic saling at Cowes – the birthplace

Apocryphally, Queen Victoria, who was watching at the

of the America’s Cup.

finish line, asked who was second; the famous answer being: “Ah, Your Majesty, there is no second.”

The four day event began on 3 August, 2010 with TEAMORIGIN coming out on top on the first two days of

The trophy remained in the hands of the New York Yacht

windward-leeward match racing. However, then followed

Club (NYYC) from 1857 until 1983 when the Cup was won

the re-enactment of the 1851 race clockwise around the Isle

by the Royal Perth Yacht Club, with their yacht, Australia II,

of Wight, which spawned the America’s Cup and victory

ending the longest winning streak in the history of sport.

went to BMW ORACLE, just as it had their forebears 159

Despite the Cups origins in the UK, the team are yet to

years earlier. This closed the gap moving into the final day

get their hands on the famous trophy but with a new crew

of competition with a series of exciting and close contests

including three time Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie

but thanks to some expert skippering from Ben Ainslie

and double Olympic champion Iain Percy, there is a new

Team UK won the day and won the series, beating the

found confidence that history can be created.

American’s with a final scoreline of 10-4.

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Commenting on defeating the defenders of the America’s

Thames Cup on home soil but I would like to congratulate

Cup, Team Principle of TEAMORIGIN, Sir Keith Mills said

the entire team for their hard work and dedication.

“We’ve seen some of the best match racing this week in Cowes from two extraordinary teams. The event has really put the America’s Cup back on the map and a British boat beating current America’s Cup holders has made the whole event very special. ”

‘It has been an honor working with Sir Keith Mills and TEAMORIGIN. Their determination and expertise is admirable and will stand them in good stead for the future. Jaguar’s dedication to nurturing the best of young British sporting talent remains as strong as ever through the

Skipper and helmsman of TEAMORIGIN, triple Olympic

Jaguar Academy of Sport.

gold medallist Ben Ainslie commented:“It was a great

”What a great day to be a fan of British sport and well done

regatta for TEAMORIGIN. The new team that was put together for this event gelled really well. Having defeated the defenders of the America’s Cup in front of a home crowd, we are all now looking forward to the future. James Spithill, BMW ORACLE Racing’s young skipper had this to say moments after stepping ashore: “I guess you could say it was honours even with each team winning a trophy. But fair do’s to Ben and his team. We knew they would be tough opponents in home waters and they were.” Geoff Cousins, Managing Director, Jaguar UK rounded up on the overall event: “We are absolutely delighted that

to BMW Oracle Racing on winning the Thames Cup for the round the island race.” THE FUTURE With a fantastic team and set up now in place it appears that the UK finally have a team which has proved it can take on the world’s best. With a date yet to be set for the next chapter of the America’s Cup, it is a question of watch this space but you can be sure it will be an exciting and competitive event and perhaps an end to the longest losing streak in sport.

TEAMORIGIN racing with Jaguar won the match racing series of the 1851 event. It’s a shame we couldn’t keep the

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news EAST LONDON LUXE Recently launched, E One Six London is a new local menswear label, and one to watch out for. Occupying the middle ground of East London’s paradoxical landscapes, the label takes its name from the industrial Docklands where it is based, but creates formal menswear imbued with all the sleek city chic of East London’s most affluent areas. Continuing the theme of the label’s locality, each look in the collection is named after a part of East London, such as Bow Street and East India. The collection is filled with sleek, sharp and devastatingly dapper pieces, each featuring unique and creative touches, for an overall image of individuality.

Next month the Lanesborough will be holding an exclusive event in collaboration with Hervé Léger, the enduring ‘80s legend that pioneered the body con bandage dress and continues to have the A-list tightly wrapped up. The champagne tea at the Lanesborough will take place on the afternoon of 26 November and will feature an exclusive presentation of Hervé Léger by Max Azria’s Autumn Winter 2010 collection. Guests will be offered styling advice and a 15 per cent discount, whilst indulging in champagne, cake and couture: what more could a woman want? The cost is £49 per person plus service charge. For reservations, call 020 7259 5599 or visit www.lanesborough.com

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TREND: Capes This autumn sees capes, cloaks, wraps and all manner of cosy coverups play a big part in this season’s key shapes. With the notoriously unpredictable British weather, capes are a practical way to see through the seasonal transition in comfort and style. Tweeds and tartans give capes that extra heritage edge, which is always big in Autumn Winter. This piece from Vivienne Westwood features soft and slouchy tailoring, and fits neatly into the current trend of “granny chic”. Time to get Aunty Ethel’s Hermès scarves out…

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Sunshade

Don’t miss one of the latest of two fragrances to be re-launched as part of Penhaligon’s Anthology Collection – the enchanting floral Jubilee Bouquet. Originally created in 1977 in honour of Queen Elizabeth’s Silver Jubilee, Jubilee Bouquet is a beguiling concoction of green lily, jasmine, powder and woods, and laced with notes of soft iris, violet and amber.

Sunshade, the latest design range from Theo Fennell, is such a stylish and adaptable collection, it can be worn anywhere from a Venetian masked ball to Venice beach, and is sure to turn heads. The Edwardian influence evokes both the fun and style that made the Belle Époque so delightful.

Jubilee Bouquet (100ml), £95

18ct Yellow Gold, Diamond and Tsavorite Sunshade Necklace, £4,250

Penhaligon’s 4 Royal Exchange 020 7623 3131 www.penhaligons.com

Theo Fennell 4 The Courtyard Royal Exchange 020 7623 4380 www.theofennell.com

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Autumn accessories

Seasonal flavour

Made from gold-plated silver, the Tateossian’s Pebble Hollow ring is made in a warm gold colour that contrasts perfectly with all autumnal tones, including browns, reds and greens. It also looks great with key autumn textures, including silks and tweeds. For daytime, combine with chunky knit textures and emerald green tones to really bring out the gold. For night, team with rich velvets for the ultimate in autumn glamour. Brendan Olly

Pebble Hollow Ring, £115 Tateossian 1/4 Royal Exchange 020 7283 3434 www.tateossian.com

For autumn, guru chocolatier Paul A. Young will be introducing plenty of seasonal flavours. Chocolate toffee apples, a Bonfire night brownie, caramel peanut brittle bars and spiced pumpkin truffles are all on offer to tempt even the most highly restrained. Also up for grabs are delectable caramel pecan mallows – Paul’s unique take on the classic retro walnut whip, decorated in autumnal reds, browns and greens.

Paul A. Young Fine Chocolates 20 Royal Exchange 020 7929 7007 www.paulayoung.co.uk

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Mists & mellow fruitfulness

Daphne is a beautifully crafted investment bag with a shape that will never date. The stylish design carries through for autumn / winter with the introduction of a gorgeous shade of plum, finished with a striking turquoise shagreen clasp, and lined in contrasting teal silk satin. This is the perfect accessory for adding a stylish splash of colour to winter neutrals.

Jo Malone recently released English Pear & Freesia, a new scent that distils an aspect of a landscape and a season that is indelibly etched on the British psyche. Inspired by one of the great English Romantic poets and one of the most perfect short poems in English literature, Keats’s Ode To Autumn, English Pear & Freesia perfectly captures that fleeting moment of “mists and mellow fruitfulness”, when the last days of summer are edged with fresh autumnal airs.

Large Daphne Plum bag, £895 Smythson 7 Royal Exchange 020 7621 1037 www.smythson.com

English Pear & Freesia Cologne (100ml) £68.00 Jo Malone 24 Royal Exchange 0870 192 5131 www.jomalone.co.uk

Fall colours sparkle

A timeless classic

Tiffany & Co, the world’s diamond authority, presents an impressive new collection of fancy yellow diamonds of radiant colour and charisma, which will launch this autumn. Approximately one in every 10,000 diamonds is a fancy colour and very few of these will ever meet Tiffany’s exacting standards. Tiffany stonecutters have tailored the Tiffany Diamond’s cushion cut to maximise the stones’ natural colour, and Tiffany designers have set the diamonds in modern, must-have jewellery for connoisseurs and fashion loyalists alike.

An exceptionally beautiful design, Searle & Co’s 18-inch cultured pearl necklace combines high-quality Golden, Tahitian and White cultured pearls to radiate all the beauty of the South Sea. This breathtaking piece of jewellery is complimented with an oval pierced ball clasp, inset with round brilliant cut diamonds.

Bezet ring, from £1,525 Tiffany & Co 9 The Courtyard Royal Exchange 020 7409 2790 www.tiffany.com/uk

Golden, Tahitian and White cultured pearl necklace, £4,430 Searle & Co. 1 Royal Exchange EC3V 3LL 020 7626 2456 www.searleandco.ltd.uk

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The Affordable Art Fair is back and bigger than ever this October, returning to Battersea Park for the autumn instalment of its 2010 Collection. Prepare to be overwhelmed by the wealth of talent on show this year, from recent art school grads to more established names, covering all manner of media including paintings, sculpture, photography and original prints. Alongside the 120 galleries that fill the famous pavilions over the four-day event, visitors can expect an exciting array of activities and workshops on offer catering for adults and children alike. All work is priced between £50 and £3,000, so if you can’t find what you’re looking for here, you won’t find it anywhere!

Join His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales and John Lewis for Wool Week this month, and discover a wonderful collection of all things wool – perfect for the winter months ahead. Leading home wares and fashion companies will be joining this initiative, offering consumers an eco-friendly and durable alternative to synthetically produced, throwaway items that seem to be cluttering our homes. Choose from gorgeous wool carpets, Melin Tregwynt blankets and Devon Duvets, to name but a few items on show, in a bid to preserve an ancient and muchloved British industry. Wool Week 11–15 October 2010 08456 049 049; www.johnlewis.com Vita woollen range from £25, John Lewis

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Fired Earth Fired Earth has announced a major paint launch in collaboration with the National Trust, inspired by the UK’s historic houses and gardens of yesteryear. There are 36 shades to the new water-based palette derived from archive collections and the most unusual of places. One colour, Cooks Cream, was picked from the inside of a cupboard at Upton House in Warwickshire with another, Strangford drawing inspiration from the evening light over the waters of Strangford Lough in County Down, Northern Ireland. This beautiful collection of romantic origins is also ethically and environmentally sound, and is available in a Hardwearing Emulsion or Acrylic Eggshell, depending on your space. The company will be extending the National Trust collection this season with a new launch of National Trust tiles, so watch this space! 0845 366 0400; www.firedearth.com

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A TRUE REVOLUTION Every now and then a ‘vital’ new kitchen appliance comes along which changes the face of cooking. Trend-setters buy it, their friends see it and immediately want one, kitchen designers and chefs recommend it, newspapers and magazines review it and eventually it becomes a ‘must have’ in every kitchen. The Quooker boiling water tap is one of those rare ‘must haves’. This simple, safe idea immediately renders kettles out of date and takes kitchens a giant leap forward. Although it’s new to the UK, over 100,000 kitchens in Europe already depend on their Quookers for instant boiling water. And the applications are endless. Quooker users still come up with new ones. The most obvious one is making a cup of tea and the latest addition to the list is poaching fish. Of course you can also fill up a pasta pan, blanch vegetables, heat up plates and serving platters, make coffee, prepare baby formula, peel tomatoes, remove candle wax and much more. All done in a moment and with boiling water of 100°C! After all, only truly boiling water is good enough for the perfect cup of English tea.

Make your donation to a very special cause this month with a stylish slick of paint from the Little Greene paint company. 1L Acrylic Matt Emulsion, £13.50 This year, over Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 15p from the sale of every specially labelled can of paint sold either online or through UK stockists will be given to the cause. This year, however, customers are very much in the driving seat, being able to vote for their preferred charity online, using a special landing page on the Little Greene website. At the end of the month, the money generated will be calculated and then shared out proportionately, according to the online voting. Be sure to show your support. www.thelittlegreene.com/charity

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the trend This month Sim Smith seeks inspiration from the wilds of Navajo country. An essentially masculine trend, why not spice up a dressing room or boys’ den with a hint of worn leather and natural wood in a luxurious take on true native American style?

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Cotton Little Crow fabric in Moccasin from the Trading Post collection, £138 per metre Ralph Lauren Home 020 7535 4600; www.ralphlaurenhome.com

100 per cent brushed cotton Shakopee fabric in Canyon, £184 per metre from the Trading Post collection £138 per metre, Ralph Lauren Home 020 7535 4600; www.ralphlaurenhome.com

Silver model of a Supermarine S6B, £4,000, Beckford 020 8133 8466; www.beckforduk.com

100 per cent Wool Oregon Trail fabric in Hearth from the Trading Post collection £191 per metre, Ralph Lauren Home 020 7535 4600; www.ralphlaurenhome.com

Brass and solid walnut original Tree Trunk table by Carl Auboeck, £3,500, Sigmar 020 7751 5801; www.sigmarlondon.com

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Reversible 100 per cent cashmere throw in rust and ochre, £495, Johnstons Cashmere 01343 554040; www.johnstonscashmere.com

Silver and Red deer antler candlestick, £280, Clockhouse Furniture 01620 860968; www.clockhouse-furniture.co.uk

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Cow hide and mahogany George Berkley armchair, £1,495, Chesterfields www.chesterfields1780.com Calfskin dressing box in tan, £3,500, Beckford 020 8133 8466; www.beckforduk.com

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David Mellor If you consider yourself to be part of a select group of those in the know when it comes to shopping for your home, you will already have marked David Mellor on your design map. The company opened its doors on Sloane Square in the ’60s. Very much a part of the Chelsea set, this new shop soon became a must-visit destination for professional kitchenware, particularly Mellor’s much admired metalwork and cutlery collection. The glass-fronted shop occupies one of the main corners of the square, with thick glass shelves displaying a delightful array of tableware methodically laid out for all to see. Inside, white bricks and glass cabinetry leave the simple wares to make their impression; tactile horn accessories, fine bone china and professional knives were but a few of the pieces on show. Down the black staircase to a further selection of goodies sat on heavy aluminium shelves, I found beautiful stoneware bowls, ash chopping boards and authentic Italian produce packed into little glass jars. This really is a shop for those who love to eat and entertain and, ultimately, for those who love their home. Many of the products are of Mellor’s own design and exclusive to David Mellor shops. They also offer a great wedding list service, so if you haven’t yet experienced the shop or the wonderful products, this may be a good introduction to the brand. 4 Sloane Square, 020 7730 4259; www.davidmellordesign.com

Ortigia The black palm tree on the front door is just a hint of the exoticism that await you inside this little shop. Within an instant of entering, your senses are set alight, from the opulently colourful packaging to the mysteriously alluring scents that linger as you pass, from lavender to coral, orange blossom and fig. If you have holidayed in the Mediterranean at the height of summer, these scents will transport you back through olive groves and lemon orchards, past eucalyptus trees and vineyards, back to lazy afternoons and late summer nights. Inspired by the rich history and climate of the eastern coast of Sicily, Ortigia boasts one of the most lavish ranges of bath and body products on the market. The company also sell gorgeous Sicilian produce, including bitter lemon marmalades and sweet olive oils. Everything about this shop screams Sicily, the colours, the scents and ingredients drawn from an impressive cultural past, warm climate and that notorious pinch of Mediterranean passion. Take yourself away from the all-too-familiar grey weather, and escape to foreign climes with something as simple as a pot of bath salts. 55 Sloane Square, 020 7730 2826; www.ortigia-srl.com

VV Rouleaux VV Rouleaux gained its title as the leading passementerie brand in Europe for a reason. I, for one, was completely overwhelmed when I stumbled across this amazing shop for the first time. Set on two levels, the space is packed floor to ceiling with every ribbon, trimming and tassel in the land, not to mention an abundance of flowers, Christmas decorations and accessories on show. Upstairs houses an impressive array of tie-backs, trimmings and bespoke hats dotted about on table tops, and downstairs plays host to original ribbon display troughs filled with every single type of ribbon imaginable. Going much further than traditional haberdashery, VV Rouleaux has become famous not only for its extensive collections, but also for its Atelier design department, which will source, design and create whatever your heart desires; from wedding headdresses to chandeliers and even home cinema seats upholstered in beautiful accents from the company’s lovely archive collections. An all-encompassing mix of all things beautiful, founder Annabel Lewis describes the shop as having “no barriers between ribbons and trimmings, fashion and decorating, home and catwalk”. I can’t think of a better place to go and gather design inspiration. 54 Sloane Square, 020 7730 3125; www.vvrouleaux.com

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The Paris Biennale – an event dedicated to the finest art and antiques in the world – has once again wowed jewellery lovers by playing host to an eye-popping abundance of jewels with price tags in the millions, says Claire Adler

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his September, Paris saw jewellery presented to the super-rich and connoisseurs on supremely elaborate exhibition stands. It was all part of the Paris Biennale – the bi-annual invitee-only art and antiques fair – which recently took place for the 25th time, in the palatial setting of the Grand Palais. The Paris Biennale des Antiquaires is the most prestigious fine art and antiques fair in the world. First held in 1962, the exhibition’s original organisers hoped the beauty of the objects on show would rival the beauty of the women who came along to ogle them. French jeweller Cartier has been an exhibitor since the show’s beginnings, while this year Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels showed for the third time, and Dior for the second time. Harry Winston is the only American jeweller at the show, but with a shop in Paris since 1955, it first exhibited at the Paris Biennale in 1974, then again 2000 and has been a regular ever since. “The Paris Biennale is a rendezvous of all the world’s jewellery connoisseurs,” said CEO of Harry Winston, Frederic de Narp, before the show opened. “As a French person, I’m thrilled to be part of it. We have 20 salons round the world, but this is where we’re launching our newest collection, the Royal Garden collection, and we’ll meet with all our important clients here.” When it comes to the rarest, most exquisitely crafted and precious jewellery on the planet, it’s all very much a ‘by appointment, guest list only, price on application’ affair. Behind the scenes information is hard to come by, but at the same event two years ago, jewellery transported by Harry Winston alone was said to be worth £50 million, though it may easily have been more. This year, Chanel’s most expensive piece on show was the intricate Plume necklace, for sale at a cool €1.6 million, along with the matching brooch – yours for €220,000. The Plume, or feather, is a variation on a theme originally dreamed up by Mademoiselle Chanel for the launch of her very first fine jewellery collection in 1932. The brooch might be a tad expensive, but it’s certainly versatile. The experts say it can be worn over a shoulder, as a sparkling headdress, or pinned onto a hat or a (inevitably Chanel) skirt suit. Over at Van Cleef & Arpels, certain individual pieces just skirted the €3 million mark, with some jewels having already been snapped up by July time, based on drawings alone. Dior’s display included pieces designed up to 11 years ago, including delectable, intricate cocktail rings by Dior designer Victoire de Castellane, from her collection Les Incroyables et les Merveilleuses, made in 1999, which went on to spark a trend for enormous, bold and beautiful rings.

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Chanel upped the ante this year by filling a booth twice the size of the space it took in 2008, and bringing in New York architect Peter Marino to design it. Marino is the man behind Louis Vuitton’s Bond Street flagship store, which opened early this summer. Meanwhile, the display of this year’s Van Cleef & Arpels collection, Les Voyages Extraordinaires, inspired by the books of Jules Verne, bore a far greater resemblance to a fantastical art installation than any display you’d expect to see at an antiques fair. But that was hardly surprising, given that Alfredo Arias – the Argentinian artist, actor and director who had created it – has conceived sets for opera houses from La Scala in Milan to the Opera in Paris, and is the proud owner of a five-page CV enumerating his books, films and fantastical theatre productions, as well as the accolades he has received in Italy, Argentina and France. This includes the multiple French honour of being appointed Chevalier, Officier and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres. “I would not miss this occasion, which is a high-level artistic event, for anything in the world. Jewellery is an art form,” said Arias. “The dreamlike world of Jules Verne resonates with that of a Maison whose artistic heritage is built around the beauty of flora and fauna, the sky and the stars, imaginary creatures,” said Nicolas Bos, creative director of Van Cleef & Arpels. One question remains. Is there a market for this extraordinary and outrageously expensive jewellery? New York-based luxury expert, CEO of the Luxury Institute Milton Pedraza believes there is: “There will always be a market for these products and especially in Greater China, India and the Middle East, where wealth continues to grow. Wealthy people just want the best and they will pay for it. The concept is an old one with new price levels,” he says. n

Above: Chanel Collier Plume Left: Harry Winston Sapphire Tulip ring

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PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST This month, the Kunsthaus Gallery in Zurich celebrates its 100th anniversary with an exciting new Picasso exhibition. The first-ever museum retrospective of Picasso’s work took place at the same gallery in 1932 and was curated by the artist himself. A unique feature of this exhibition, which takes place from 15 October 2010 to 30 January 2011, is that it will be the first of its kind to be entirely devoted to the works of Picasso, and will feature works originally chosen for the 1932 exhibition. Not to be missed by art lovers, the luxurious Dolder Grand will be offering guests a unique Picasso Arts Package during this period to celebrate this momentous event. The package will offer guests a discounted voucher to the exhibition with priority access, so that you can avoid the queues of adoring fans (art fans, that is). For more information or to make reservations, contact Zurich Tourism at hotel@zurich.com, or call +41 44 215 40 40

On a high Set in the foothills of the Himalayas, the highest mountain on earth, what better place to raise your spirits and leave the worries of the world behind you than at the Ananda Spa? Celebrating its tenth anniversary this month, this luxurious and exotic spa is built around a Maharaja’s Palace estate, giving an air of imperial splendour to your stay. Located near Rishikesh, the birthplace of yoga and Ayurveda, Ananda will be launching the new Yoga Detox Package to celebrate its anniversary.

Le Pavillon des Lettres (sister hotel to Pavillon de la Reine) opens this month in Paris’ eighth arrondissement. The hotel’s unique concept not only sets it apart from the average high-calibre hotel, but also ties into Paris’ rich literary culture. Each of the 26 rooms is named after a letter of the alphabet and dedicated to a famous literary figure; with A for Andersen (Hans Christian) through to Z for Zola (Emile). In addition to books of the relevant author’s work, each room will have an iPad loaded with the room directory, books and music to satisfy your all your cultural needs. www.pavillondeslettres.com

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stuff The ski season is around the corner and for those of you that have caught the downhill bug, Emma Fitzmaurice unleashes an avalanche of close-tohome destinations for those with a love of the white stuff Best for food and drink Chalet Kernow, Verbier, Switzerland (sleeps 14) Chalet Kernow is a beautiful ski chalet in the Swiss resort of Verbier. Decorated by a leading interior designer, facilities include an outdoor Jacuzzi, a mini spa with sauna, steam room and massage area, and a snooker table. Yet what makes this chalet stand out is its food and its outstanding wine cellar, which houses an exceptional private wine collection. A professionally trained chef prepares breakfast, teatime treats and dinner,

offering four-course fine-dining with an emphasis on high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. However, the chef is also happy to prepare children’s tea or simple suppers in front of the fire. House wines are carefully selected to satisfy even the most discerning palate, and guests may also pick out a special bottle from the chalet’s wine list to enjoy à la carte. Talked about as ‘the envy of Verbier’, the cellar boasts over 150 different wines. The collection represents the very best of the world’s greatest wine regions – home to many rare and hard-tofind vintages, including the Clos d’Ambonnay (Krug’s most expensive

champagne) and Petrus. These wines and champagne cannot be found anywhere else in Verbier, and only in a handful of three Michelin-starred restaurants in the world. In fact, Krug is the CK Verbier’s ‘house’ champagne (guests are welcomed with a complimentary bottle of Krug on arrival) and only 250 cases of Clos d’Ambonnay are allocated by Krug each year. Guests are looked after by a team of staff, who provide a genuinely bespoke service. One week costs from £973 per person, based on 12 sharing, and this includes dedicated service from the chalet staff,

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worldwide reputation for its cuisine. Each evening, chef Franz Wögerer cooks a five- to eight-course menu, as well as an à la carte menu, with a focus on fresh, seasonal produce, and guests can relax beforehand with a cocktail or two in the Piano Bar. This intimate hotel is in a great location in the heart of the resort with direct access to the slopes.

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Tivoli Lodge, Davos, Switzerland

champagne reception, daily breakfast and afternoon tea, children’s lunch and supper every day, champagne and canapés each night, dinner on six nights, an open spirits bar and a range of soft drinks and carefully selected house wines, as well as a private chauffeured 4x4 in resort. Thurnhers Hotel Alpenhof, Zurs, Austria Linked to the Arlberg ski area in Austria, Zurs is a hidden gem of the ski world. A sophisticated resort, Zurs is frequented by the very rich and has managed to stay off the itinerary of most package tourists, despite being snow-sure until mid-April. The restaurant at the five-star, family-run Thurnhers Hotel is known in culinary circles as one of the best gourmet restaurants in Austria, with a

Chalet Les Anges, Zermatt, Switzerland (sleeps 14) Surrounded by majestic mountains and completely new, Les Anges is without doubt one of the most beautiful chalets in Zermatt. It sits on the best possible position in the Petit Village, at the closest point to the town and with unsurpassed views. Breakfast is taken each morning overlooking the views of the Matterhorn and Zermatt below. Afternoon tea and champagne receptions each evening with fresh canapés are on the terrace. Dinner is prepared six evenings a week by the chalet’s chef – preparing indulgent local dishes or ‘simple fayre’ for those who just want soup in front of the fire. The Chalet features a beautiful wellness area, which includes a sauna, hamman/steam room, a relaxation area and a massage room. The relax zone features a fountain and ornamental pond and is clad in luxurious Italian marble. Outside there is a heated pool with massaging jets. One week costs from £2,252 per person, based on 14 sharing, and this includes dedicated service from the chalet staff, champagne reception, daily breakfast and afternoon tea, children’s lunch and supper every day, champagne and canapés each night, dinner on six nights, an open spirits bar and a range of soft drinks and carefully selected house wines, as well as a private chauffeured 4x4 in resort.

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The Lodge sleeps up to 12 guests (with four further single beds if required) – so perfect for two families holidaying together. For the younger guests, the chalet offers an incredible indoor multi-storey soft play gym, as well as a fully equipped home cinema. For the adults, the property also has a spa complex housing the indoor pool with a jet stream, massage waterfall and air-jet massage together with a sauna. One week costs from £2,230 per person, based on 12 sharing, and this includes dedicated service from the chalet staff, champagne reception, daily breakfast and afternoon tea, children’s lunch and supper every day, champagne and canapés each night, dinner on six nights, an open spirits bar and a range of soft drinks and carefully selected house wines, as well as a private chauffeured 4x4 in resort.

Best black run Chalet Montana, Val d’Isere (sleeps 15) Located on the Face de Bellevarde piste in Les Carats, the resort’s most exclusive zone, Montana is a chalet in a class of its own. Private yet accessible, Montana is ski-in ski-out and is right on the famous Le Face black run – the Olympic downhill run that will thrill even the most experienced skier. Montana has a beautiful indoor pool as well as a spa area, which features a sauna and relaxation zone.

Best for family Tivoli Lodge, Davos, Switzerland (sleeps 12) Tivoli Lodge is a lovely chalet in an intensely private, discreet location, yet it is ski-in ski-out and close to the centre of the village.

Chalet Montana, Val D’Isere

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Best for apres ski Chalet White Pearl Val d’Isere (sleeps 10) Just a ten-minute walk from the village of Val d′Isere, the chalet is a wonderful mix of contemporary design mingled with traditional Savoyard stone and classic woodwork panelling. After a morning on the slopes, guests can enjoy a long lunch at Fruitière followed by table dancing at Folie Douce – then ski home to La Daille to be met by the chalet chauffeur. White Pearl has been beautifully finished with Andrew Martin materials and furnishings, together with many local Savoyarde artefacts. The sitting area has a large open fire and picture windows lead onto a sunny terrace. The ground floor houses an indoor swimming pool and there is also a home cinema projector screen with DVD and Playstation 3 facilities. One week costs from £1,226 per person, based on ten sharing, and this includes dedicated service from the chalet staff, champagne reception, daily breakfast and afternoon tea, children’s lunch and supper every day, champagne and canapés each night, dinner on six nights, an open spirits bar and a range of soft drinks and carefully selected house wines, as well as a private chauffeured 4x4 in resort. n Chalet White Pearl , Val D’Isere

One week costs from £2,100 per person, based on 15 sharing, and this includes dedicated service from the chalet staff, champagne reception, daily breakfast and afternoon tea, children’s lunch and supper every day, champagne and canapés each night, dinner on six nights, an open spirits bar and a range of soft drinks and carefully selected house wines, as well as a private chauffeured 4x4 in resort.

Brand new this season Chalet Esprit (sleeps 8–10 people and costs £928 per person per week) is a new contemporary chalet designed by a leading Swiss architect, using only the best materials such as Alpine larch wood panelling, and charcoal

grey slate flooring. It is a fully catered freestanding chalet situated on a hill by a wooded forest near the heart of Saas Fee, two minutes away from the Hannig lift station. Spread over three floors, there are four double bedrooms providing accommodation for eight adults. The living area is set on a raised podium with a fireplace with snug sofas. A large, south-facing sundeck has a big teak table and seating. Direct access to the Saas Fee village centre (3 mins) is down a somewhat steep set of steps, while electric taxis can bring you to the top private road entrance for effortless access. Experts can ski off-piste down to the chalet from the Hannig lift slopes. The main base lift station and resort run are a 10-minute walk away, or a short taxi ride.

Further information Switzerland Chalet Kernow, Verbier, visit www.ckverbier.com Chalet Les Anges, Zermatt, visit www.theluxurychaletcollection.com Tivoli Lodge, Davos, visit www.oxfordski.com Chalet Esprit, Saas Fee, visit www.mountainexposure.com

Austria Thurnhers Hotel Alpenhof, visit www.wandotravel.com

France Chalet Montana, Val d’Isere, visit www.luxurychaletcollection.com Chalet White Pearl, Val d’Isere, visit www.oxfordski.com

A FANTASTIC STAY IN A LUXURY CHALET IN courchevel Alp Leisure Ltd has been providing tailor-made holidays in luxury ski chalets since 1997 and has a well-established reputation for discreet professionalism and seamless service. Combine the portfolio of outstanding privately owned chalets in Courchevel and Méribel with the company’s unique ethos of ‘Freedom to Choose’ and you soon understand why guests return year after year. Each chalet is staffed with experienced personnel, with chauffeurs, nannies, masseurs and beauty therapists all on hand should they be required. Alp Leisure’s chalets are booked as a whole, so that your privacy as a group is maintained; and the price includes staff (chef, manager and house keeper – all of whom liveout), all running costs, finest quality bed and bathroom linen, L’Occitane products, daily newspapers, champagne on arrival and an ‘in-resort’ chauffeur service. Cuisine is of the highest standard, but with flexibility, which puts you in control. You pay for food at actual cost, so you decide. Whether you would like haute cuisine or simple suppers, friends for dinner or a drinks party – the choice is yours. The chefs can create a superb menu tailored to your own tastes and requirements, and you just pay the actual cost of your grocery bills. At Alp Leisure Ltd, a customer services manager will act as your personal concierge from the moment you book and will ensure your stay is exactly as you want it. At the end of your holiday all purchases and services arranged on your behalf are presented to you on one invoice – a swipe of your credit card and everything is dealt with.

For more information or to make a booking, visit www.alpleisure.com, call +33 (0) 47900 5942 or email info@alpleisure.com

THE PRIZE Alp Leisure Ltd is offering one lucky reader the chance to win a week’s accommodation for up to eight guests in luxury chalet La Folie Douce in Courchevel Le Praz, complete with swimming pool and squash court. The beautiful interior design has been cleverly thought out to make this not only visually spectacular, but also a wonderfully comfortable place to relax. Sleeping eight in four ensuite bedrooms, you will find unique architectural concepts added just for fun. With a stunning spa area including swimming pool, squash court, sauna/hammam and Jacuzzi this really is an exceptional chalet. Your stay will include a chef, manager and house keeper. Your choice of food and drinks will be billed at cost at the end of your stay.

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Located on the edge of Scotland’s east coast, Dundee benefits from an abundance of fresh local produce, spectacular coastal scenery and plenty of cultural and historic sights Where to stay: Only a half hour drive from the centre of Dundee, Ardblair Castle Holiday Cottages is a veritable hidden gem for those looking for a little tranquillity, privacy and spectacular views. A secret shared by Apex those in the know, this family-run business has played host to several prominent people and offers cosy, rustic and homey accommodation in renovated workers’ cottages on the family estate. Stay in the grounds of an ancient castle (where the family have been living for over 600 years) amidst lush green farmland, an ancient bluebell wood and charming highland cattle. Or if you prefer something more central, there are several good luxury hotels in Dundee city centre. The Apex Dundee City Quay and Spa benefits from a relaxing atmosphere, waterside views and a striking design concept. The Landmark’s recent refurbishment has seen it transformed into a luxury hotel and offers excellent service with good facilities such as leisure centre and pool. Ardblair Castle Holiday Cottages 01250 873155 www.apexhotels.co.uk www.thelandmarkdundee.co.uk

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Where to eat: For a taste of Dundee’s maritime past, head to The Ship Inn, a relaxed and intimate restaurant with a distinctly nautical feel. Decked out in rich burgundy leather, wood panels and even portholes, the interior is based on the ward room of the RRS Discovery. The restaurant offers incredible waterside view and serves international gastro pub fare, with a great selection of local fish, traditional Scottish dishes and including the local east coast delicacy Abroath Smokie (haddock smoked slowly over burning woodchips). The Playwright is a great place for winning and dining clients, or treating yourself. Head chef David Anderson (Scottish Restaurant Chef 2005) creates interesting and inventive dishes using fresh local produce, with everything from bread to ice cream made from scratch on the premises. www.theplaywright.co.uk www.theshipinn-broughtyferry.co.uk

What to see:: Don’t miss out on visiting the majestic RRS Discovery, a cultural and aesthetic focal point of the city. Originally built in Dundee, the ship was used by Captain Scott for his scientific exploration of Antarctica in 1901. Another cultural highlight is the newly reopened McManus, Dundee’s art gallery and museum, whose grand and impressive exterior houses a good varied collection of art from Scotland and beyond (including the Colourists and Glasgow School) as well as artefacts and curiosities such as a rare Jacobite flag and the skeleton of a humpback whale. www.rrsdiscovery.com www.mcmanus.co.uk

Where to play:: The Jute Café at the DCA (Dundee Contemporary Arts) is a great place to relax in the evening and a popular after work meeting point. The bar boasts an extensive cocktail list, an interesting selection of wines and a large patio. It is worth booking a table or arriving early on Friday evenings, when this lively bar comes alive. Avid golfers are spoilt for choice with Dundee’s environs offering several world class golf courses. The Carnoustie championship course is just up the coast from Dundee and this seaside course is a spectacular sight. www.dca.org.uk www.carnoustiegolflinks.co.uk

Don’’t miss: Not to be missed is the romantic, fairy tale sight of Glamis Castle. Steeped in royal and literary history, the castle has been a royal residence since 1372 and was the childhood home of The Queen Mother as well as the seat of Shakespeare’s infamous villain Macbeth. In fact, fans of the bard can even make a pilgrimage to nearby Dunsinane and Burnham Wood. www.jazzdundee.co.uk www.glamis-castle.co.uk

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Cornwall is a fantastic place to visit for recharging body and soul. For such a small landmass, it offers a wonderful diversity of changing landscapes and towns, as Reggie Jones finds out

here are times when it is necessary to unwind completely, to get far away from the madding crowd. Trevose Head Lighthouse provided us with the perfect opportunity to do just this. Having stayed in so many charming places in the past, we approached staying in a lighthouse with a certain degree of caution. Rural Retreats specifically makes the reader aware that Trevose Head is a working lighthouse, complete with functioning foghorn. Well, we need not have worried, and yes, the foghorn did sound. The directions given by Rural Retreats to Trevose Head were spot on... had the driver actually read them correctly to begin with... ahem. After a brief re-routing, we arrived at this impressive building and quickly found the keys to Nimbus. Upon opening the front door we were welcomed by beautifully appointed accommodation and a splendid hamper of local Cornish produce, including (vitally) scones, homemade strawberry jam and, of course, clotted cream. Furthermore, the fridge had been well stocked with milk, butter, organic cheese, eggs, bread and fresh strawberries.

The dining room, with its stunning views out to sea, had a fresh, modern feel to it and the tasteful dĂŠcor was accented by a fragrant vase of flowers. The sitting room shared the same wonderful seawards aspect but, should that view ever become boring, a digital flat screen TV and music system provides for a more 21st century entertainment level. Both bedrooms were comfortably appointed, and there were plenty of towels and cosmetics just in case we had forgotten to bring our own. One of the reasons we selected Trevose Head was the possibility of bringing our dog on holiday with us. We were charmed when we found a bowl of water waiting on the kitchen floor for the dog, something he really needed after the long journey. Having quickly unpacked our bags, taken off sensible shoes and donned Crocs, we were ready to explore. It goes without saying that there is nature aplenty on the doorstep. There are walks for all levels of fitness from moderate inclines to sheer cliff descents that I would no longer dare to attempt. For birdwatchers there are opportunities to watch the seabirds rising high above the cliffs, or to wait quietly to see the local and shy bird, the Corn Bunting.

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To so many people who make their way to Cornwall, the Atlantic means one thing – surfing. In less than 10 minutes’ drive there are two excellent surfing beaches, Boobys Bay and Harlyn Bay. We spent an afternoon enjoying Harlyn Bay which, in early September, was practically deserted and, in addition to surfing, offered rock pools to play in and caves to discover for the less adventurous. Harlyn Bay is truly a place to contemplate and enjoy the nature of our shores. Trevose Head also provides the opportunity to explore many wonderful Cornish villages that are within a 30-minute drive. Padstow and Port Isaac offer the visitor that wonderful sense of belonging to our maritime history, as well as a choice of food ranging from the traditional to haute cuisine. Just a little further along the coast, Watergate Bay offers yet another surfers’ paradise and to replenish the burned-off calories, Jamie Oliver’s recently opened restaurant, 15. But Cornwall is not just about the coast. We explored the county town of Truro, a vibrant cathedral city, set idyllically in a valley between three Rivers. We were also delighted by Bodmin, especially as our visit on a Saturday coincided with the local steam railway, the Bodmin and Wenford, being in action. Coming back to Trevose Head we were reminded of the real reason we had chosen to stay here: the majesty of the north Cornish coast. Just remember to bring the right clothes and it really does not matter whether it rains or shines. Our first evening was a beautiful clear night and gave us the opportunity to stare at stars that the average citydweller never sees. Sitting on the bench in front of the house, listening to the waves crashing beneath with nothing else to disturb our contemplation is honestly a gift beyond all those things we create for ourselves. And did we hear the foghorn? Well, yes. I was awoken briefly one night, but the sound was nothing like the traditional deep tone I had expected. The 21st century replacement obviously dissipates its sound well out to sea where it is needed, so that I heard it, turned over and fell back to sleep. Trevose Head Lighthouse, I am already missing you and will be back soon. n For more information, visit www.ruralretreats.co.uk or call 01386 701177

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Nimbus Cottage is one of four cottages at Trevose Head Lighthouse, near Padstow in Cornwall. Rural Retreats offers three nights at the cottage from £345.

rural retreats From elegant country houses to cosy cottages, Rural Retreats has a beautiful selection of more than 400 properties across Britain and Ireland. Rural Retreats prides itself on providing a tailor-made service, with flexibility of start date, length of stay and late Sunday departure with most properties.

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With the ski season nearly upon us, it is time to start planning the perfect holiday. We take a look at the best of this season’s ski destinations

With a unique ethos of “Freedom to Choose”, Alp Leisure has been providing tailormade luxury ski holidays since 1997, and has gained a reputation for excellent service. Alp Leisure’s portfolio of privately owned properties includes outstanding chalets in Courchevel and Méribel, each fully staffed with experienced personnel as well as chauffeurs, nannies, masseurs and beauty therapists on hand should they be required. To ensure that your stay is as easy and luxurious as possible, each chalet is booked as a whole, to guarantee your privacy and the price of the booking includes staff (chef, manager and housekeeper), running costs, finest quality bed and bathroom linen, L’Occitane products, daily newspapers, champagne on arrival and an ‘in-resort’ chauffeur service. One of the highlights of Alp Leisure is certainly the cuisine, which is of the highest standard, but also provided with complete flexibility. Whether you would like haute cuisine, simple suppers, friends for dinner or a drinks party, Alp Leisure’s great chefs can create a superb menu tailored to your requirements, but whatever you choose, you will only be charged for the actual cost of your grocery bills.

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SUPER SERVICE Supertravel’s collection of luxury chalets in Courchevel and St Anton offers their clients the perfect home away from home in the Alps. At Supertravel each holiday is tailor made with or without travel in a way which suits each skier, whilst offering the ease and security of a package deal. The great service at Supertravel also makes the difference between an average and a great ski holiday. 45 years of experience means that the handpicked team are trained to provide a first class flexible service from your first call to the reservations team to the chalet manager, chef and driver in resort. The chalets themselves are some of the finest properties in the Alps, many with ski-in-ski out locations, hot tubs and saunas. The properties are complimented with fantastic food and delectable wine served during the stay, from your morning tea served in bed to chilled champagne before your first delicious four course dinner, every detail is thought of. From private jets to in-chalet boot fitting, every whim can be catered for. 020 72044690 www.supertravel.co.uk

VIP ACCESS Located in beautiful Sainte Foy Tarentaise, the Peak chalet hotel is a newly designed ski in-ski out property, boasting private access directly on to the piste. The Peak offers the best in chalet luxury with a bespoke catered service and eight spacious ensuite rooms across four floors with comfortable accommodation for up to 24 guests. Guests can rent on an individual room-byroom basis, or opt for exclusive occupancy, and can also enjoy flexible options such as short stays, half board or bed and breakfast. This flexibility makes the Peak a great holiday location both for couples looking for a romantic break, or larger groups of family or friends searching for that unforgettable holiday experience. The Peak is also a great location for corporate bookings. At the Peak, guests can enjoy a games room complete with projector screen and Wii console, Wi-Fi, dedicated boot room and a cosy log fire. Unwind in the balcony hot tub with a glass of champagne, relax in the sauna or steam room, soothe your aching limbs with a massage in the spa treatment area, or relax in front of the log fire and let the experienced chalet chef work his magic. 0870 383 1000 www.premiere-neige.com

LONG WEEKEND The Hotel Saint Louis benefits from a wonderful location opposite the exclusive Bellecôte piste in Courchevel 1850 for convenient doorstep skiing. The Hotel Saint Louis can be booked on a flexible basis throughout the entire season, making it perfect for short ski breaks, corporate trips, or long weekends. The hotel boasts a revamped south-facing terrace restaurant, traditional lounge with open fireplace, a contemporary new bar, “1226”, and the intimate Cognac Corner. The hotel also houses a lavish self-contained apartment on the top floor, Le Chapiteau, which is perfect for corporate functions or those looking for a more exclusive stay. The apartment benefits from a personal chef, private dining-room and a dedicated Ski Event Manager. Flexiski’s bespoke booking service enables you to plan and build your perfect ski break. 020 8939 0880 www.flexiski.com

TWIN PEAKS Situated in the picturesque village of Samoëns in the French Alps, Absolute Alpine’s chalets offer a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the slopes of the extensive Grand Massif ski region. A family run business, Absolute Alpine’s two chalets are beautifully furnished and adjoining and sleep up to 21 guests. The atmosphere at the chalets is friendly and welcoming, with little touches such as boot warmers and UK sockets creating an overall feeling of comfort and convenience. The chalets are also kitted out with everything you need to keep the whole family entertained, such as a great selection of music, films, games and books. Why not sample the fine wine selection in front of the roaring fire or soothe your muscles in one of the two hot tubs whilst enjoying the great views? With so much on offer in the chalets, you are sure to be as happy arriving back in the evening, as hitting the slopes in the morning. Exclusively for our readers, quote “RW10” when booking your holiday, to get a special bonus 0560 3660 130 www.absolutealpine.co.uk

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How to master not cooking Whilst many think of Argentine cuisine as mainly comprising of giant, juicy steaks, at Gaucho, London’s most famous Argentine restaurant and bar, they are keen to showcase some of the light and deliciously subtle flavours of the fish and seafood dishes also available on the menu. Gaucho City has launched 45-minute ceviche master classes, where guests will be guided through how to make this delicacy by head chef Fernando Trocca (who is something of a celebrity in Argentina). Ceviche is a delicacy made from raw fish or seafood, which is marinated with citrus juices, chilli and coriander; the acidity of the citrus juice, ‘cooks’ the fish. Guests will be shown how to make various appetising variations of ceviche and then given the chance to make their own dish. When your masterpiece is complete, sit back to enjoy the fruits of your labour with Argentinean wines chosen by Sommelier Jake Crimmin.

Released right in time for Chocolate Week (11–17 October), Chocolate Unwrapped: Taste & Enjoy the World’s Finest Chocolate delves into the sensual and diverse world of artisan chocolate. Written by Sarah Jane Evans, founding member of the Academy of Chocolate and one of the UK’s leading food writers, the book takes you through how to taste chocolate like an expert, with tasting notes and profiles for the world’s finest chocolate creations. Published 7 October by Pavilion, £16.99

Fair Trade Not to be missed by wine connoisseurs as well as novices keen to learn more, this month sees the first Fine Wine Fair come to London. Taking place at Chelsea Old Town Hall from 15–17 October, the fair aims to give an extensive yet accessible forum for you to talk to wine experts, take part in tastings and snap up a great investment. www.finewinefair.org

Advanced booking is required, for availability contact Gaucho City. 020 7626 5180 www.gauchorestaurants.co.uk

Newly opened, the Draft House Tower Bridge treats beer with the reverence it deserves by showcasing its provenance, cellaring and correct serving, with the ultimate aim of encapsulating owner Charlie McVeigh’s vision of the perfect pub. The Draft House boasts a lengthy and unique list of beers from around the world, including some that cannot be found anywhere else in London. 206–208 Tower Bridge Road London SE1 2UP www.drafthouse.co.uk

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The Italian Job Pieter Rosenthal of Love That Wine chooses a favourite wine country, Italy, and takes us through the enormous variety on offer

n many ways, the wine laws in Italy are similar to those in France. At the top there are wines labelled as DOCG, the highest classification, which applies to wines such as Chianti Classico, Barolo and Amarone della Valpolicella. The next classification is DOC, a small step down, but still relating to geographically delimited areas. Laid down within the DOC(G) rulebooks, other than the production area, are things like permitted grape varieties, ageing requirements, and how many grapes you’re allowed to harvest per hectare (known as yields), for example. This should give you some guarantee of quality but don’t always take this for granted, as there are still winemakers who prefer to rest on their laurels. A great winemaker will be able to produce great wine regardless of classification by some administrative body. Further down the ladder is the IGT and this can be an incredibly exciting category, as it gives innovative winemakers much more freedom to do what they want without the tight restrictions put on the higher classifications. It still provides an indication of the wine’s provenance, but usually refers to a larger area than many of the higher classifications. Price can be an indication of quality in this category, but in my opinion, some of the best value can also be had here. Italy has so many fantastic indigenous varieties that you will never run out of new things to try. Think about it before you pick up your next bottle; Italy has so much more to offer than Pinot Grigio. n For further information, visit www.lovethatwine.co.uk A Mano, Fiano – Greco 2009, Puglia IGT www.corksout.com, £8.50 Puglia in my book is a great source of superb value wines, and this one is all gorgeous ripe fruit, melons and peaches galore; much more expressive than most Pinot Grigio which, frankly, can be a bit thin. The grape varieties, Fiano and Greco, are typical southern Italian varieties. They are found not only in Puglia, in the heel of Italy, but reach their natural highs in Campania, on the volcanic soils around

Naples. A Mano is owned by Canadian Mark Shannon, who also makes a gorgeous red Primitivo under this label. The wines are ‘handcrafted’ as the winery name would have us believe, but they are far from rustic. Mark is keen to preserve as much fruity freshness as he can in his wines, and that is blatantly obvious in this gorgeous wine. Saladini Pilastri, Falerio DOC 2009, Marche £7.49 Oddbins Another white and a highly unusual blend of Trebbiano, Passerina and Pecorino made using organically grown grapes. It is from the DOC Falerio in the Marche region on the Adriatic coast, just north of Ancona. The Pecorino here is not the cheese by the same name, but one of the many (as many as 2,000) indigenous grape varieties. You do occasionally come across it as a single varietal and it’s definitely worth a try. I normally find Trebbiano a bit dull, but here the power of the blend provides an elegant floral edge, citrus fruit aromas as well as pears, and a real mineral streak to this wine. On the palate it seems somehow softer. Pears, melon and a touch of honey finishing with a delightful zippy lemon rind character leave you wanting more. Latium Morini, Campo Prognài 2006,Valpolicella Superiore DOC, Veneto Around £15 from various independent retailers I am a great fan of Valpolicella in most guises, always made from local grape Corvina, with Molinara and Rondinella used as blending partners. The basic version is easy drinking, juicy and lovely when served a little chilled. This Superiore tends to pack in a bit more alcohol and is closer to another style known as Ripasso. It means some of the grape skins left over from Amarone production are added to the Valpolicella during fermentation to produce a richer style, which is altogether punchier and a bit more serious. Some of the grapes for this wine have also been dried before fermentation, leading to a more concentrated end product. It is a little bit like a baby Amarone, but then it is also half the price. You really start to get the dried fruit aromas, cherry and chocolate on the palate. Great with lasagne or with the local dish, Osso Bucco.

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NO monkey business Pitched as a dim sum eatery and bar, The Drunken Monkey on Shoreditch High Street is just moments away from Liverpool Street, and makes an equally good spot for after-work drinks with a few light bites as for long, lazy Sunday lunches, as Penelope M Walsh finds out

im sum is not really a food that lends itself better to one particular drink and so, bearing in mind the difficulty of combining the European concept of food and drink pairing with dim sum, the Drunken Monkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive and creative cocktail list really comes into its own. Many of the cocktails use exotic, oriental flavours, local to the Southern China region, such as mango, ginger and lychee, offering the most appropriate sense of the Asian terroir to the food that I can imagine, in addition to an infinitely more interesting and indulgent experience. The Drunken Monkey prides itself on its exhaustive cocktail menu (and rightly so) using premium house spirits, and the finest and freshest ingredients to make really creative and delicious concoctions, at reasonable prices. The Monkey Mango Julep (Buffalo Trace Bourbon, fresh mint, mango and ginger beer) was really delicious, with a fruity sweetness, fresh and sharp flavours in equal and harmonious measures. The Shanghai Sling (Bulldog Gin, pineapple liqueur, cherry brandy, pineapple, black cherry and soda) had warm, rich and full-bodied flavours, somehow turned into a light and fresh mix. Bulldog

Cucumber Cooler (Bulldog Gin, cucumber, basil, elderflower and soda) was a great combination of light, fresh summer flavours, all of which were distinct and delicious. The food menu is good, varied and comprehensive, with 40 or so dim sum dishes ranging from classics to less well-known dishes, as well as a large list of rice, noodle, soup and hotpots and traditional-style Peking duck. Being dedicated dim sum fans, we made a beeline for that area of the menu and were not disappointed with the choice and quality on offer. The drunken ribs were mostly generously covered in meat with a good, crispy texture on the outside, though the accompanying sauce was a little too salty. The king prawn dumplings were good, sizeable examples of a dish so integral to the dim sum experience, that I have heard Hong Kongers say that dim sum is not dim sum without them. The barbecued roast pork buns were hearty, filling, rich and a little sweet, as they should be. One of the most well-known and classic dim sum dishes, the crab and pork dumplings were, on first sight, a little disappointing, shrunken and rolling around in the bamboo steamer, rather than sitting proud and erect

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to not only show off their shape (which represents a basket filled to overflowing) but also the sprinkling of crab roe on the top. However, after biting into the moist, rich and meaty-tasting dumplings, no such compunction was maintained. The Hunan green beans with mushrooms was a dish of deliciously smooth, slippery and silky textured mushrooms, crisp beans, with tiny slivers of carrot, adding an enticing flash of colour. The vegetables were seasoned with large salt crystals, which melted in the mouth, but could have done with being less liberally applied. The Peking potstickers were generous in size, allowing for a good, meaty chunk of filling, which was full of flavour and delicately spiced. The casing had a great duality of distinct textures, between the crispy, browned side and the moist, stock-softened side. The butterfly prawns were huge golden puffs, expanded to the point of exploding, with a good crispy texture on the outside, but the batter was a little too wet and undercooked under the surface. The interior of the Drunken Monkey is distinctly Chinese, with a subtle touch of opium den decadence created by the dark walls, golden latticework and abundant red silk lanterns. Nevertheless, there is a bright and airy feeling of space in the restaurant, created by the positioning of the tables to allow for a wide gangway in between and up to the bar, refreshingly prioritising space and ambience over jamming tables in back to back to allow for maximum covers, and creates an atmosphere that is perfect for relaxing and indulging at any time of day. n www.thedrunkenmonkey.co.uk

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With Christmas fast approaching, it is already time to put into action your Christmas party plans. In most cases, it is careful choice of venue that will turn a party into a really special event, so we look at the best Christmas party venues around FIESTA AT EL FARO El Faro, a Spanish restaurant with a difference, sets itself apart by serving truly authentic cuisine, gaining it many awards and a reputation as one of the best Spanish restaurants outside of Spain. Located at Turnberry Quay in the Docklands, El Faro offers a great waterside location with a relaxed environment and great menu. For the Christmas party season, El Faro will be offering three succulent menus ranging from £25-45 for a three course meal, to match every palate and pocket. The venue is available for private hire, with capacity for up to 70 people. 020 7987 5511 www.el-faro.co.uk

BRIGHT LIGHTS East Wintergarden, is one of London’s newest and most contemporary venues offering a truly unique experience for Christmas parties. The design of this spectacular glass venue boasts remarkable panoramic views of Canary Wharf’s stunning architecture and skyline. Perfect for a drinks reception on the gallery, followed by a sumptuous dinner in the main hall, guests can take their seats under the stars inside the 27 metre high glass atrium to enjoy the skylights and magical surroundings. This year’s Christmas party packages start from £90 + VAT with upgrades available for aerial dancers, jazz bands, chocolate fountains and casino tables. The possibilities are endless. A seated dinner can accommodate 200 minimum or 500 maximum and a buffet or reception can accommodate 200 minimum or 1000 maximum. 020 7418 2775/2725 www.eastwintergarden.com

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JEWEL IN THE CROWNE Celebrate the festive season Las Vegas Style at Crowne Plaza’s join-a-parties. Whether it’s a group of friends or an office party, add a little sparkle to your celebration with a three course dinner in the Docklands Suite surrounded by glamorous Las Vegas decorations. After dinner try your luck at Black Jack and Roulette or hit the dance floor. Crowne Plaza Docklands also offers the perfect setting for a private Christmas party. The Square Private Dining Room is ideal for intimate dinner parties while the Docklands Suite, with its stunning views over Canary Wharf, is great for larger parties up to 200 people. For something a little different you can theme your party – Crowne Plaza’s Christmas Co-ordinator can help you arrange a night to remember. Even New Year’s Eve at Crowne Plaza Docklands is celebrated Las Vegas Style. Enjoy a glass of Bucks Fizz followed by a sumptuous three course gourmet dinner and entertainment throughout the evening. Watch the spectacular fireworks display at midnight and dance the night away. 020 7055 2116 www.crowneplazadocklands.co.uk

TURKISH DELIGHT Located on the waterfront, with stunning views over the Wharf, Hazev is the perfect setting for Christmas parties. Surrounded by floor to ceiling windows, the spectacular venue combines a stylish bar, elegant restaurant, an inviting cafe and deli, as well as extensive outdoor seating by the waterside. Such diversity allows Hazev to cater for a variety of events, ranging from private dining for 20 guests to exclusive venue hire for up to 400 guests. A catering service is also available. The restaurant is well known for its excellent Anatolian cuisine, and will be offering a special selection of menus created for Christmas parties, featuring a wide variety of Hazev’s popular meze and grills. Hazev is taking Christmas bookings now. 020 7515 9467 www.hazev.com

LORD IT UP Located in the heart of London, Lord’s, the most famous cricket ground in the world, knows a thing or two about tradition. Offering you an evening of Christmas cheer with all the trimmings – swathes of holly and ivy, mouth watering mince pies cooked by their in-house pastry chef, and of course a magnificent Christmas dinner. The prestigious Pavilion is a spectacular setting steeped in old-world grandeur and overlooking the hallowed turf. Alternatively, the Thomas Lord Suite offers a traditional Christmas party so you can celebrate in true festive style, with good friends, great food and exceptional service. There are a number of venues available at Lord’s, suitable for whatever scale of Christmas party you have in mind, whether intimate gatherings or grand events. The Writing Room has a capacity of 60 for lunch or dinner and 70 for drinks receptions, the Long room 200 for lunch or dinner and 300 for drinks receptions, and the Thomas Lord Suite 350 for lunch or dinner and 500 for drinks receptions. 0844 824 6210 www.lords.org/events

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Churchill Place, E14

Dollar Grills and Martinis

Jamie’s Italian

020 3002 5252 Lena

The Big Chill Bar

Dray Walk, off Brick Lane, E1 020 7392 9180

Hawksmoor

66 Great Eastern Street, EC2A 020 7739 5714

British

19 New Bridge Street, EC4V 020 7438 8052

5 Threadneedle Street, EC2R 020 7657 8088

Volupté

59 West Smithfield, EC1A 020 7796 0600

157 Commercial Street, E1 020 7247 7392 Canteen

2 Crispin Place, E1 08456 861 122 Beach Blanket Babylon

19-23 Bethnal Green Road, E1 020 7749 3540 GREENS

14 Cornhill, EC3V 020 7220 6300

French Coq D’Argent

No.1 Poultry, EC2R 020 7395 5000 Les Trois Garcons

Refettorio

9 Norwich Street, EC4A 020 7831 1622 or 020 7831 1677

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Royal China Club (Baker St)

40-42 Baker Street, W1U 020 7486 3898 Saki

4 West Smithfield, EC1A 020 7489 7033

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Green & Red

1 Club Row, E1 020 7613 1924

51 Bethnal Green Road, E1 020 7749 9670

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Royal Exchange, EC3V 020 7618 2483

Gastropub Duke of Cambridge

30 St Peter’s Street, N1 020 7359 3066 The Peasant

240 St. John Street, EC1V 020 7336 7726

Greek Mezedopolio

14 Hoxton Market, N1 020 7739 8212

Kenza

10 Devonshire Square, EC2M 020 7929 5533

Modern European One Lombard Street

1 Lombard Street, EC3V 020 7929 6611 Rhodes Twenty Four

Bonds

Cellar Gascon

Cicada

132-136 St John Street, EC1V 020 7608 1550 CATCH & Champagne Bar

Andaz Hotel Liverpool Street, EC2M 020 7618 7215

The Gherkin Bar & Restaurant

Levels 39 & 40 30 St Mary Axe, EC3A 020 7071 5009 Grand Café & Bar

The Courtyard Royal Exchange, EC3V 020 7618 2480 Harry’s Bar

5 Abchurch Yard, EC4N 020 7623 2355 Light Bar

233 Shoreditch High Street, E1 020 7247 8989 Match EC1

Tower 42 Old Broad Street, EC2N 020 7877 7703

45-47 Clerkenwell Road, EC1M 020 7250 4002

Smiths of Smithfield

27 Leadenhall Market, EC3V 020 7623 1818

67-77 Charterhouse Street, EC1M 020 7251 7950

Spanish Moro

34-36 Exmouth Street, EC1R 020 7833 8336

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5-6 Carey Lane, EC2V 020 7600 2720

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Tower 42 25 Old Broad St, EC2N 020 7877 7842 The Worship

Triton Court 14 Finsbury Square, EC2A 020 7330 0920

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A Freddie Mercury soundalike leads the Bohemians in a rebellion against the boy and girl bands who control Planet Mall, under the leadership of the Killer Queen... You can see where this is going, can’t you? There’s even a character called Scaramouche, who does the fandango. The plot of We Will Rock You, playing at the Dominion Theatre, is simply an excuse to make a roster of Queen songs even crazier, with a selection of ever-more-extravagant ‘70s sci-fi outfits and sets. If you’re a fan then this is top entertainment, a live performance jam-packed with special effects and the kind of figure-hugging costumes that guarantee a falsetto just like Freddie’s. Ben Elton’s allconquering Queen musical has defied critical opinion to become a massive West End favourite.

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The Mighty Malt The Whisky Show returns this autumn, providing the ultimate whisky experience for whisky fans, investors, connoisseurs and newcomers. There are over 200 of the best whiskies available including Indian, Japanese and English samples, with the opportunity to attend special tutored masterclass tastings from industry specialists. Standard tickets also include a delicious two-course whiskyinfused meal prepared by the chefs from the renowned Craggen Hill restaurant in Speyside. The Whisky Show, 29–30 October The Old Truman Brewery Chiswell Street www.thewhiskyshow.com

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The Shoreditch Ball promises an unrivalled evening of fun, entertainment and excitement, as well as a unique opportunity to bid for some intriguing auction lots donated by the area’s worldfamous artists, designers and fashion leaders. Pieces by Martino Gamper, JAM, Samuel Wilkinson and emerging talent, Tom Foulsham, will all be going under the hammer. Adrian Biddell of Sotheby’s conducts the auction, which is raising funds for local causes. This glittering event also boasts a sumptuous four-course dinner from Urban Caprice and a decadent evening of jazz and swing. The Shoreditch Ball, 15 October Shoreditch Town Hall www.shoreditchball.com

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The London Restaurant Festival is a city-wide celebration of eating out, designed to showcase London’s extraordinarily diverse and exciting range of restaurants and drive footfall. From 4–18 October 2010 food lovers can explore some of the capital’s finest cooking, from its high-profile, Michelin-starred restaurants to coveted neighbourhood bistros. Enjoy a Festival Menu at any of the hundreds of participating restaurants, or buy tickets for one of this year’s Festival events, such as the Gourmet Odyssey Bus Ride and Festival Market.

Be prepared to feel your blood freeze, as The London Dungeon unveils its most terrifying ‘Helloween’ event ever. Stingy Jack, damned by the devil and made to walk in darkness for all eternity with his turnip lantern, will be stalking the dark, hellish corridors of the gruesome attraction and could appear at any moment. Fourteen twisted experiences from Jack the Ripper to Bloody Mary (new for 2010), and two chilling rides, there’s plenty of horrific goings-on to keep you entertained this Halloween.

The London Restaurant Festival 4–18 October www.londonrestaurantfestival.com

Story of The City Taking place across London’s 33 boroughs, The Story of London Festival, from 1–10 October, is organised by the Mayor to celebrate the capital’s unique heritage and cutting-edge culture. This year’s theme is Innovation and the Future, so take part in the huge array of inspiring events for everyone, from guided walks and debates to exhibitions, workshops, live performances and much more. Museums are contributing a huge range of activities for the festival, including the Museum of London, hosting a late-night opening, highlighting the city as a centre of innovation and exploring what the future has in store for the capital. Story of London Festival, 1–10 October www.london.gov.uk/storyoflondon

Shooting Stars The 54th BFI London Film Festival from 13–28 October, attracts Hollywood A-Listers and Indie film makers from around the globe. Blockbuster premières, gala films and star-studded events, as well as a programme of smaller, independent films and foreign language cinema, make this a must for fans of the silver screen. This year’s highlights include Black Swan, starring Natalie Portman, a sophisticated psychological thriller set in the milieu of the New York Ballet, and a talk by Darren Aronofsky, one of the most exciting directors of his generation. The BFI London Film Festival www.bfi.org.uk/lff

Helloween at The London Dungeon 15–31 October www.the-dungeons.co.uk

Venetian Vistas This exhibition presents the finest assembly of Venetian views since the much-celebrated display in Venice in 1967. Remarkably, considering the dominant role of British patronage in this art form, Venice: Canaletto and His Rivals is the first exhibition of its kind to be organised in the UK. Bringing together around 50 major loans from public and private collections across Europe and North America, it features works by Canaletto and all the major practitioners of the genre. In each room, Canaletto’s major works are juxtaposed with those of his rivals and associates, to demonstrate different approaches to similar views of the city. Venice: Canaletto and His Rivals 13 October 2010 to 16 January 2011 The National Gallery www.nationalgallery.org.uk

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Wonderful warehouse conversion with views of Canary Wharf Large and spacious two bedroom warehouse conversion situated on the second floor of this iconic portered development. The apartment benefits from a private balcony with views overlooking West India Quay and towards Canary Wharf. Share of freehold ÂŁ795,000

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Brightlingsea Place E14

Three bedroom terraced townhouse with direct access to communal gardens Arranged over four floors with an entrance off the street and via the gated communal gardens, the house offers flexible accommodation in excellent order. Reception room, kitchen, dining room/playroom, en suite shower, bathroom and parking. Freehold ÂŁ1,150,000

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Commercial Wharf E14 Stunning warehouse conversion with private balcony overhanging the River Thames

An exceptional two bedroom apartment situated on the second floor of a classic warehouse conversion on the banks of the River Thames. Presented in excellent order throughout, the property benefits from a wealth of original character. Leasehold ÂŁ1,500,000

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Vanguard Building E14 Extensive views of London from a wealth of outside space

Wonderful riverside duplex penthouse located on the top two floors of a portered development close to Canary Wharf. The apartment profits from two large private terraces offering panoramic views over the River Thames and London. Leasehold ÂŁ1,600,000

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We are delighted to offer this impressive two double bedroom penthouse. This apartment offers a balcony off the main reception area with fantastic river views and a large decked roof terrace. There are two large bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms.

We are delighted to offer this three bedroom house. The house itself offers two double bedrooms and one single. With ample space to entertain and feel at home, this house would be ideal for the working Wharfer or a family. This property also provides secure off street parking.

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Feathers Place SE10

An amazing 17th floor apartment, interior designed with excellent furnishings. Fantastic views, wooden flooring, two bedrooms, shower room, en-suite bathroom with separate shower, large reception with open plan kitchen, 24 hour porter and parking.

We are delighted to offer this four bedroom house in the heart of Greenwich. This house has been refurbished throughout and offers a high calibre style of living.

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£877 per week

£695 per week

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Victoria Wharf E14

A spacious two double bedroom apartment. Open plan kitchen with built in appliances, reception room with balcony overlooking the internal water feature and two bathrooms. Available furnished with protected parking, porter and lift. Available in November. Available furnished

We are delighted to offer this impressive two double bedroom, two bathroom fully furnished apartment. This apartment is within walking distance of Canary Wharf. Westferry and Limehouse DLR are also within walking distance. Available furnished

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St. Davids Square E14 The accommodation comprises of two double bedrooms, large reception room with balcony offering extensive river views. This development has 24 hour concierge, gated parking and free gym facilities. Available furnished £400 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/CanaryWharf 020 7512 9955 cwharf@knightfrank.com

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Port East Apartments E14 Within this Grade I listed warehouse development we are delighted to offer this fully furnished two double bedroom, two bathroom apartment. The block is conveniently located within easy reach of West India Quay DLR and Canary Wharf Jubilee Line tube station. Available furnished £450 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/CanaryWharf 020 7512 9955 cwharf@knightfrank.com

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Brightlingsea Place, Limehouse E14

Trafalgar Court, Wapping E1W

Arranged over four floors with an entrance off the street and via the gated communal gardens, the house offers flexible accommodation in excellent order. Reception room, kitchen, dining room/playroom, en suite shower, bathroom, parking. 157 sq m (1700 Sq ft).

On the second floor of a popular block set around delightful planted communal garden areas, a charming flat in good order. Reception room with 2 balconies, en suite shower room, bathroom, kitchen, double length parking space. 78 sq m (842 sq ft).

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Guide Price: £1.150 million

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Commercial Wharf, Limehouse E14 An exceptional 2 bedroom apartment situated on the second floor of a classic warehouse conversion on the banks of the River Thames. Presented in excellent order throughout, the property benefits from a wealth of original character. 177 sq m (1914 sq ft). Leasehold 963 years Guide Price: £1.550 million KnightFrank.co.uk/Wapping 020 7480 6848 sales@knightfrank.com

Molines Wharf, Limehouse E14 2 bedroom flat on the top floor of a converted warehouse. Balcony with angled view of the river, wood flooring in reception room and entrance hall, double aspect master bedroom. 95 sq m (1030 sq ft). Share of freehold Guide Price: £565,000 KnightFrank.co.uk/Wapping 020 7480 6848 sales@knightfrank.com

Warner House, Warner Street EC1R Large loft space in Clerkenwell

Impressive 2600 sq ft three bedroom two bathroom two reception room 1st floor loft set in this smart development in Clerkenwell. This stylish apartment has a huge open plan reception room, stone and wooden flooring throughout, two private terraces, underground parking for two cars and great storage.. Available furnished ÂŁ1,300 per week

City Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings gary.hall@knightfrank.com 020 7606 1560

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Dundee Court, Wapping High Street E1W Lovely warehouse conversion

Beautifully presented, furnished 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment set in warehouse conversion. The property boasts solid wood flooring, exposed brickwork, newly fitted luxury kitchen and bathroom suites. Secure parking and porter. Available furnished ÂŁ525 per week

Wapping Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings wapping@knightfrank.com 020 7480 6848

Capstan Court, Wapping E1W

Cormorant Lodge, City Quay E1W

Lovely 5th floor apartment located in this smart portered development, close to Wapping station and Limehouse DLR. Offering a good size reception room with a separate fitted kitchen, double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, bathroom with shower, lovely dark wooden floors and secure parking. Available unfurnished

Beautifully presented two bedroom apartment with lovely views over the dock. In excess of 1,000 sq ft, this lovely apartment has been furnished to a high standard offering a separate fitted kitchen, underground parking and a 24 hour porter. Available furnished

£360 per week

£775 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings 020 7480 6848 wapping@knightfrank.com

Park Street SE1

Cinnabar Wharf E1W

These new, two bedroom two bathroom duplex, individually air-conditioned Penthouses are c 1,000 sq ft with two terraces each. They lie only 200m from London Bridge Station and are as part of only eight Penthouses with lovely private residential entrance hall and direct lift to 6th floor. Available furnished

Stunning split level furnished three bedroom three bathroom penthouse apartment set in this modern 24 hour portered development. Extraordinary River views and double height floor to ceiling windows. The apartment has a large amount of outside space. Newly Interior designed. Available furnished

£895 per week

£1,000 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings 020 7480 6848 wapping@knightfrank.com

John Trundle Court, EC2 £285,000 Leasehold

Mansell Street, E1 £420,000 Leasehold

Set on the first floor of a popular block in the Barbican, this studio apartment is well presented, with a balcony offering lovely views of the gardens below.

A smart two bedroom apartment in a lift-serviced building with concierge, with a private terrace facing West towards the City.

Bridgewater Square, EC2 £470,000 Leasehold

Arbour Square, E1 £535,000 Freehold Hamptons are delighted to offer this superb 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment in a highly Set over 3 floors, this charming 2 bedroom period house offers good entertaining space, a sought-after building in the City, at the edge of the Square Mile. private garden and, subject to some interior refurbishment, would make a superb home.

From their first steps to the first visit of the grandchildren, Hamptons International know what makes a family home. The comfort it will provide. The memories it will hold. We see beyond the bricks and mortar to help you find somewhere that’s, well, home.

Leman Street, E1 £565,000 Freehold This beautifully presented 2 bedroom 3rd floor apartment in a popular building has a balcony overlooking the internal landscaped water garden.

City Office

Sales. 020 7236 8398 city@hamptons-int.com Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Pear Tree Court, EC1 £710,000 Leasehold A spacious two bedroom, two bathroom apartment set on the 1st floor of this characterful building.

St. Thomas Wharf, E1W £625,000 Share of Freehold

Little Winchester Wharf, SE1 £1,050,000 Leasehold A spacious waterfront refurbished apartment within a warehouse conversion in the heart A 1,070 sq ft warehouse conversion with immense character and charm benefiting from of Wapping, having a balcony and views across the River Thames. No Chain. direct river views and ideally located in the heart of Borough Market.

Wheat Wharf Apartments, SE1 £775,000 Share of Freehold A 1,069 sq/ft character filled two bedroom, two bathroom warehouse apartment, with a wealth of original features, located in the heart of Shad Thames, with allocated parking.

Little London Court, SE1 £635,000 Leasehold A beautifully refurbished 969 sq ft, two bedroom apartment on Mill Street, with two parking spaces.

It’s important to make time for the things you love. At Hamptons International we take all the strain out of managing your move. Leaving you free to enjoy the finer things in life, safe in the knowledge that everything’s being taken care of.

Somerville Point, SE16 £775,000 Leasehold A 1543 sq ft, 3 bed duplex penthouse apartment on the River Thames overlooking Canary Wharf, with two large balconies, study, two en-suites, and underground parking. No chain.

Tower Bridge Office

Sales. 020 7407 3173 towerbridge@hamptons-int.com Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Tamarind Court, SE1 £625,000 Leasehold A 1st floor 1076 sq ft two bedroom warehouse apartment in the heart of Shad Thames, with en-suite bathroom to the Master and off street parking, available with no onward chain.

Cartwright Street, E1 £380 per week

Creechurch Lane, EC3 £625 per week

A recently refurbished one bedroom apartment in this portered development just two minutes from St Katherine’s Dock. Benefits from a private balcony. Available furnished.

A stunning penthouse apartment situated in the centre of The City. This apartment has a private terrace with views of the Gherkin. Available furnished.

West Smithfield, EC1 £410 per week A fantastic one bedroom apartment in the historic Smithfield area. The apartment has wood floors and benefits from stunning views over the garden. Available furnished.

Thomas Moore Street, E1 £460 per week A spacious two bedroom two bathroom apartment in a potered development situated moments from St Katherine’s dock. Available Furnished.

Renting a property is no reason to accept anything less than the perfect home. It’s still your personal oasis. Albeit for a shorter timeframe. That said nearly all our tenants renew their contracts. Proof that we know how to make people feel right at home.

City Office

Lettings. 020 7236 8399 citylettings@hamptons-int.com Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Leyden Street, E1 £400 per week High Timber Street, EC4 £1,500 per week A large one bedroom apartment in this portered development on the edge of the City. A rare opportunity to rent a luxury riverside apartment with one of the most impressive Liverpool Street station and Spitalfields market are a few minutes walk. Available furnished. views across the Thames. Available furnished/part furnished or unfurnished.

Butlers Wharf, SE1 £545 per week

Wheat Wharf, SE1 £625 per week

A fabulous one bedroom apartment set within a prestigious Shad Thames warehouse conversion benefiting from a sizeable living space with use of large balcony.

A stunning two bedroom apartment situated within a warehouse conversion. Boasting open plan kitchen/living/dining area, two recently refurbished bathrooms, parking.

Victor Wharf, SE1 £545 per week New Globe Walk, SE1 £625 per week A beautifully presented two double bedroom apartment with two bathrooms arranged on A beautifully presented two bedroom two bathroom 1033 sq ft modern apartment in the 4th floor of a well maintained purpose built development in the heart of Borough market. Bankside and moments from the award winning Borough Market.

The Hamptons International team always go further to meet your personal property needs, whatever they may be. Over 97% of our clients say they would use us again or recommend us to others. Let us show you why.

Waterside, E1W £595 per week A well presented two double bedroom two bathroom contemporary apartment boasting a balcony offering direct river views and secure parking space.

Tower Bridge Office

Lettings. 020 7407 3173 towerbridgelettings@hamptons-int.com Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Tea Trade Wharf, SE1 £750 per week A spacious two double bedroom two bathroom apartment with balcony arranged within a prestigious warehouse development. 24 hour concierge and parking.

St John’s Wood Office: 020 7586 5929

Abbey Lodge, St Johns Wood, NW8

Price: £4,500,000

A stunning refurbished fourth floor apartment set within this portered block located on the Crown Estate. Abbey Lodge is set behind a carriage driveway backing onto the outer circle of Regent’s Park. The present owner has completely refurbished this interior designed apartment and now offers bespoke fittings and finishes throughout. Features include suede lined walls, natural stone finishes, bespoke doors and architraves, custom made fitted wardrobes, strip flooring, luxury appointed kitchen and bathroom fittings.

BRIAN LACK AND COMPANY - opening soon at Hyatt Regency, Belgrade, SERBIA. Come and visit us.

Knightsbridge Office: 020 7225 0878

Cope House, South Kensington, W8

Price: ÂŁ5,950,000

Two fabulous Penthouse Apartments of the highest quality each benefiting from extensive terracing, new 999 year leases and a large underground car park space. This brand new building comprises only four exclusive apartments, all boasting airConditioning, comprehensive audio-visual systems and luxury fixtures and fittings throughout. One Penthouse comprises extensive entertaining accommodation with two/three bedroom suites whilst the second offers a family living space and four double bedrooms. Available fully furnished by negotiation.

BRIAN LACK AND COMPANY - opening soon at Hyatt Regency, Belgrade, SERBIA. Come and visit us.

www.brianlack.co.uk

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• Studio Apartment • Fully Furnished • Balcony • 2nd Floor • Close to Langdon Park (DLR)

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• 1st floor, 2bed/2bath, Corner unit • Exceptional level of specification • Immaculate condition • Highly desirable development • Moments from DLR/Tube and City

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• 3 double bed penthouse apartment • Open plan living area • Modern fittings and fixtures throughout • Extensive wrap around terrace

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LUXURIOUS APARTMENTS FOR SALE ABILITY PLACE, A NEW DEVELOPMENT IN CANARY WHARF. PROVIDING ON-SITE LEISURE FACILITIES INCLUDING A HEALTH SPA, GYMNASIUM, UNDERGROUND SECURE PARKING AND A 24-HOUR CONCIERGE.

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The Tapestry Building, New Street, EC2 brings modern city living and historY to the heart of London

he Tapestry Building, an 18th century warehouse, formerly owned by the East India Company has been converted into 14 exclusive contemporary apartments, (13 two bedroom apartments, and one three bedroom apartment) by developers Westlin. Formerly known as the Old Bengal Warehouse, the imposing facade of The Tapestry Building remains as impressive today as it was over 200 years ago. The apartments take full advantage of the grand scale and full height windows of the original warehouse with light-drenched open plan spaces lined with white ash floors and finished to an extremely high level of specification. The integrity of the industrial heritage has been retained wherever possible with wooden ceiling beams and cast iron columns marrying the traditional elements with the sense of contemporary urban living created by fully integrated comfort cooling, underfloor heating and intelligent lighting system.

The first of the Cutler Street warehouses to be built (in 1771) the Tapestry Building was the last to be developed. The remaining warehouses form what is now known as Devonshire Square, a complex of restaurants, bars and office space. Situated on New Street, just off bustling Bishopsgate, the building is ideal for central London living, with Shoreditch to the north, the City to the south, and Liverpool Street Station just moments away. There is plenty of local entertainment in the immediate area; pop into Taylor Street Baristas on New Street for your morning coffee or visit Cinnamon Kitchen in Devonshire Square for modern Indian cuisine. The recently refurbished Spitalfields Market (five minutes walk away) offers an eclectic mix of shopping, while the Grade I listed Royal Exchange is just a seven minute walk away and is home to a host of luxury brands. The Tapestry Building was originally constructed

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for functionality, practicality and longevity. In 1768 the East India Company purchased the freehold site on the south side of New Street (formerly called Hand Alley) from a Mr Jos Eyre for £4,650. In 1771 the New Street warehouses were completed at a cost of £21,000. The East India Company was a trading organisation that for a long time had the monopoly on imports from India and Asia. Goods would arrive by ship at the East India Docks, but apart from a few spice stores, the docks did not have extensive warehousing - the most valuable imports would be moved to warehouses in the city, primarily the New Street warehouses. The East India Dock Company actually financed the construction of Commercial Road as a better way of moving goods into the City. Early records show that in 1799 the warehouses were used to store ‘Muslin, Calico and Raw Silk’ (ref: Boyle’s view of London). After the East India Company was dissolved in 1874, the warehouses were sold to the St Katherine’s Dock Company and then to the Port of London Authority. They were generally used to store dry goods - tea, opium and spices. By the mid 19th century, due to the boom in the Oriental rug trade, the warehouses’ five upper floors were dedicated to housing Oriental rugs and carpets. n Prices start from £1.4million. Available through Savills, 0845 4741771

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