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contents feature 12 Holistic Hope Claire Adler talks to World Land Trust founder John Burton

16 Swiss Family Elsener Josh Sims talks to Charles Elsener, CEO of Victorinox, makers of the original Swiss Army Knife

18 Jools in the Crown

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Oliver Balcazar talks to Greenwich Summer Sessions headliner and local, Jools Holland

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Headlining the Greenwich Summer Sessions with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, Jools Holland, one of the borough’s most famous musical faces, talks to Oliver Balcazar about why nothing compares to a home crowd

his summer, leading names from the music world will descend on Greenwich’s Old Royal Naval College to celebrate the history of one of London’s most visited destinations – Greenwich. Four open-air music events, themed around the borough’s unique history, will help to celebrate Greenwich’s rich cultural vibrancy and its role as a host borough for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012. The inaugural Greenwich Summer Sessions (21–23 and 25 July) will allocate each day of music to a particular theme: Friday 23 July brings the Rivers theme, and is packed with top-class acts including Alison Moyet and local boy Jools Holland and on Sunday 25 July, the theme is Runners, referencing the fact that Greenwich is the starting point for the London Marathon, and features Mercury Award nominees, Athlete. “Greenwich is a fantastic place to be and has been an enormous part of my life, growing up in Blackheath and playing in all the local venues,” says an enthused Jools outside the Greenwich Naval College. “The first places I ever played were all the pubs and clubs in this area. Squeeze was born here and now Big Band has its home here. We rehearse here, and all our records from the last ten years have been made here. I love the fact everything is done locally. There will be joy and dancing – it will be a fantastic atmosphere in this almost Roman setting.” For those unfamiliar with his background, Jools was a founding member of Squeeze back in 1974, a band that released the funky Cool for Cats. Jools was just 16 when he joined and gained substantial British success, although they were less fortuitous in the US. During the Squeeze years, Holland had also been releasing solo tracks and he parted ways with the five-piece in 1981. From there it was a leap onto the small screen: Holland co-hosted The Tube on Channel 4, a music TV programme that quickly reached cult status, with the late Paula Yates. He then became a BBC darling, appearing on music programmes such as Jukebox Jury, which then led to his hosting the Annual Hootenanny and the show for which is he is most associated, Later With...

38 Fashion Love all: this summer’s preppy sports chic

48 Interiors Outdoor entertaining, Cote D’Azur style

56 Mr. Metropolis

Hartwig Braun and his incredible cityscapes

corporate challenge

70 Running the Big Apple Taking a look at one of the world’s greatest road races the New York City Marathon

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calibre 84 Audis Anonymous Matthew Carter finds the perfect car for those who don’t want to flash the cash, but aren’t prepared to slum it either

Photographer:

Paul Viant

Fashion Editor:

Lucie Dodds

94 Viva la Tour Bradley Wiggins hopes to give Britain a maiden victory at the world’s most gruelling cycling race

connoisseur 114 A Picnic with Pancho Date with a donkey in wild Mallorca

129 The Spices of Life Penelope M Walsh talks to The Saffron Houses’ Kumud Gandhi about her innovative health food concept

Photographer: Eva wears cream and navy stripe waistcoat, £270, Ralph Lauren, cream pleat skirt, £345, Ralph Lauren Blue Label, white knee-high socks, Falke Cream lace-up brogues, Rupert Sanderson. Pearl necklaces, from £50 bracelet, £50 and earrings, £20, Ciro, as before

regulars 10 editor’s letter

98 gadgets

35 fashion

101 personal finance

47 interiors

113 travel

65 health & beauty

125 food & drink

84 motoring

133 out & about

93 sport

139 property

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Fashion Editor:

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Editor-in-Chief Lesley Ellwood

Editor

Louisa Castle

Editorial Director Kate Harrison

Deputy Editor 1. Claire Adler is a London-based freelance journalist specialising in jewellery, watches and luxury brands. Her work has appeared in the Financial Times, The Sunday Times, The Guardian and Harrods magazine. 2. Jamie Carter is a freelance journalist

Josephine O’Donoghue

Editorial Assistants Oliver Balcazar Penelope M Walsh

Fashion Editor Lucie Dodds

specialising in gadgets and technology. Jamie has written for the likes of T3, Home Cinema Choice and The Guardian as well as a number of websites.

Senior Designer

3. David Kuo is one of the UK’s leading

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commentators on money matters. He is a director at The Motley Fool as well as providing daily insight and financial news for BBC London’s Breakfast Show.

4. Sim Smith is a freelance journalist and

stylist based in London. A frequent contributor to prestigious publications, Sim has worked with ELLE Decoration, The Telegraph and The Financial Times.

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.

Hiren Chandarana

Kayze De Silva

Production Manager Dan Hyde

Group Publishing Director Eren Ellwood

Project Manager Ella Kilgarriff

PR & Marketing Manager Rebecca Walton

Managing Director Giles Ellwood

7. Josh Sims is a freelance writer and editor,

contributing to the likes of The Financial Times, The Times, Esquire, Wallpaper and CNBC. He lives in east London.

8. Clare Murray is founder and managing partner of specialist law firm, CM Murray LLP. Clare and her colleagues advise a wide range of companies, professional firms and senior individuals on employment, partnership and business immigration law issues.

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from the editor...

ur summer months to date have been filled with sporting highs and sporting woes, with emergency budgets and property market revitalisation. Whilst we bring you our fair share of each of those subjects, we also bring you into the summer months in the style to which we have all become accustomed.

July

Four of the world’s leading figures speak to us about success, life and what matters most: Founder of the World Land Trust and noted environmentalist, John Burton talks about leading the way in protecting our world and how companies in Canary Wharf are helping (p.12); the chief executive of Victorinox, producers of the world-renowned Swiss Army Knife, take us through the tough times the company faced post 9/11 and how brand diversification has worked for him (p.16); music icon, Jools Holland, boasts of the influence Greenwich has had on him and why he returns for the Greenwich Summer Sessions (p.18); and General Sir Michael Jackson, CBE, the outspoken former British Army officer and chief of general staff discusses how the lessons learnt in the forces can help today’s businesses (p.108).

Style takes on a nautical theme (p.24 & p.35) and we go all ‘game, set and match’ with our fashion shoot, taking inspiration from the whites of Wimbledon and the elegance of days gone by (p.37). Looking forward, leaving the dismal performance of Capello’s men to the memory banks, we look at the British hopes for the yellow jersey at this year’s Tour de France (p.94), the challenge of the New York marathon (p.70) and a little closer to home, triathlete Marc Jenkins shares with us his top tips for competing in this year’s London Triathlon. If you’re feeling competitive, there’s still time to sign up your company to see who will be crowned Team of the Triathlon (p.78). And if all that is a little too energetic for you, there’s barbecuing masterclasses at The Grove (p.122), picnics in style in Mallorca (p.114), über-stylish must sees in New York (p.120) and lots of indulging treats and events to keep you as busy as you wish in the sun. So, sit back, relax and enjoy the summer sun

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HOLISTIC While riding an elephant and simultaneously being surprised by a tiger ready to pounce on him, World Land Trust founder John Burtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only regret was forgetting to take a photograph. Claire Adler finds out why World Land Trust donations have doubled to ÂŁ5 million in the last year, and how Canary Wharf is playing its part

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n eco-system is like a game of Jenga,” says John Burton, founder of the World Land Trust, which this year celebrates 21 years protecting critically endangered habitats round the world. “If you keep taking bricks out of a wall, at some point you bring the whole thing down. It might depend which one comes out first, but we don’t know which is the most crucial piece or when it will come down. Those bricks are part of a wonderful edifice like a cathedral. Biodiversity is the cathedral of the natural world,” he says. All of which explains why some of Burton’s work involves protecting rare species of birds, such as the Crescentchested Puffbird, Pin-tailed Manakin and Shrike-like Cotinga. Some of the Atlantic Rainforest’s endemic birds have become restricted to a 10 to 15 mile radius and are not found anywhere else in the world. It was John Burton’s idea to begin selling acres of endangered land to the public by taking a full front-page ad in the Daily Express in the 1980s. When the now defunct Today newspaper agreed it would donate £25,000 to the World Land Trust only if Burton secured support for the initiative from high-profile conservationists Sir David Bellamy, Sir David Attenborough and Gerald Durrell, all Burton had to do was pick up the phone to his pals. “It was a great result for ten minutes of chatting to my friends,” he remembers. Today, individuals donating £50 for an acre of endangered land do not actually own the land, they enable the World Land Trust to fund the purchase of an acre and then work with their 22 NGO project partners spread across South America, Asia and Africa. A particular focus for the World Land Trust is creating wildlife corridors to save land between protected habitats, giving wildlife larger protected areas to roam and breed.

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“To save endangered species, you need to protect the whole eco-system on which they rely,” says Burton. Amongst achievements too numerous to list, the World Land Trust has saved 262,000 acres of tropical forest and other threatened habitats in Belize, as well as wildlife corridors in forests in Kerala and Meghalaya, India, protecting the traditional migration routes of Asian elephants and tigers. Land prices in South America – fuelled by increased demand for oil and soya prices – have risen from $10 an acre in 2007 to between $100 and $150 today. It’s fortunate then that donations to the World Land Trust have rocketed in 2010 – the year of biodiversity – from £2.7 million last year to an astounding £5 million this year. “We put our record-breaking donations down to a disappointing outcome at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, and the success of the film Avatar,” says Burton. “We deal with what happens on Avatar every day – bloody great bulldozers coming across Paraguay. But we are the only conservation charity to have experienced this soar in donations.” At the top of the World Land Trust’s agenda is now the Atlantic Rainforest of South America – the most endangered habitat in the world, 93 per cent of it having been destroyed in recent decades. At the Chelsea Flower Show, the World Land Trust installed an authentic Atlantic Rainforest, growing out of London’s recycled unwanted sandwiches – all helped by a company with roots in Canary Wharf. Enterprise Plants provides plants for Canary Wharf offices, while its sister company, a food waste business, takes disposed food from Pret A Manger and Canary Wharf office buildings and turns it into compost. In addition, a plasma screen live feed webcam of endangered species in the forest is sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Other corporate sponsors of the World Land Trust range from the European Union, to the World Bank and Stella Artois. When PricewaterhouseCoopers ran a staff competition to come up with a way to save corporate travel costs, the winner, who initiated a new video conferencing department, won the privilege of naming a newly discovered species of frog.

Eurojersey, who manufacture microfabric for John Lewis, La Perla and Roberto Cavalli, have pledged to save one acre of land for every metre of fabric sold. The winner of a staff competition to come up with the most inventive way to save waste will win a travel voucher for two to visit South America’s Iguacu National Park and experience the Atlantic Rainforest. Later this year, Burton will take some of its most important donors to visit projects in Venezuela and India. “Eco-tourism gives drive and a sustainable income to local people. It means they can buy a chicken instead of killing a rare bird,” says Burton. As a child in the 1950s, when he wasn’t digging up lizards in Streatham or bird-watching around the Barbican, Burton confesses bashfully that he used to sell hedgehogs to the Harrods pet shop.

“Conservation as a concept only existed from the 1970s. Attenborough’s early films were about collecting animals,” he says. But by the late 60s, working as a journalist, Burton found himself writing about endangered species and, by 1971, he was the first ever wildlife consultant to the Friends of the Earth. In 1975 he established the precursor to the current international wildlife trade monitoring network, which ensures trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to their conservation status. When questioned about why he became interested in wildlife, Burton responds immediately. “I don’t understand people not being interested in wildlife. When people ask me how I discovered my interest, I always ask them, ‘How did you lose yours?’ n

An eco-system is like a game of Jenga... If you keep taking bricks out of a wall, at some point you bring the whole thing down

Above: Bill oddie making some finishing touches to the Chelsea flower show garden

SWISS FAMILY ELSENER A true family company, Victorinox is the maker of the original Swiss Army Knife. Josh Sims speaks to Charles Elsener, CEO and greatgrandson of the founder

hen sales dropped by 30 per cent in the matter of a few months, Carl Elsener, CEO of Victorinox, knew the company was facing challenging times. The incident would go on to change the world, but no company could have prepared for this eventually. The incident was 9/11. The company was the maker of the famed Swiss Army Knife. And suddenly nobody was allowed to carry a penknife on a plane.

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“It was the biggest challenge faced by the company in its history,” says Elsener, the fourth generation of his family to run the company established by his greatgrandfather Karl Elsener in 1884, when he registered the design. “We sold a lot of knives on-board and through Duty Free and a huge quantity to corporations, who had their logo put on them and gave them away as gifts. Suddenly everyone was telling us that this really wasn’t the time to give a knife as a gift.” The consequences were radical for the company, which has just embarked on a retail expansion drive that will see its 30 brand stores around the world grow by five a year for the next ten years. Elsener had already piloted a gradual reinvention of the company as a ‘multi-product manufacturer’ through internal doubts among those who saw the company only as a maker of knives for more than a century, and the struggle to get others to understand that a broader brand development was necessary for the longterm survival of the company. That too was a consequence of problems abroad. Counterfeiting, mostly out of Asia, was getting better all the time. “And when the quality of a copy is getting close to the original, but at half the price, then the only solution is to invest in the brand,” says Elsener. “People will pay more for a brand because they’re buying an element of trust and because they know brands have to invest in customer service.” But with 9/11, any misgivings that staff might have had about Victorinox’s reinvention finally evaporated - it now makes luggage (under license) and clothing, watches and fragrances, with sunglasses and footwear under consideration for launch in a couple of years. And the shift from being Europe’s biggest maker of knives - it produces some 35,000 Swiss Army knives plus around 60,000 domestic and other knives every day, with knives now only accounting for 40 per cent of output - to a brand that sought to instill other products with the same sense of solidity and functionality began in earnest. It was just as well - Elsener reckons that if it remained just a knife company today, its sales would be at least three times lower than pre-9/11 boom times. “The shift was at times a painful one, especially getting used to how fast the fashion industry moves,” Elsener admits. “The Swiss Army Knife is a very functional product, not driven at all by fashion and, for example, some people here tried to adapt the philosophy of the knife to clothing. There was the notion that we could design one jacket and that would be the only jacket you’d ever need, like having the one knife...” On the other hand, there has been much in the company’s favour as it has extended its remit. One is the sense of reliability that has come from owning the definitive penknife, a little design icon. This, after all, was the gadget that armed

Getting your first Swiss Army knife is symbolic of moving into adulthood. And even in a hectic, modern world of cities the appeal of the outdoors life that the knife suggests is still important, maybe more so than ever

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forces around the world adopted as the standard after 1945 (India’s has become the latest army to put in an order for 1.3million knives, and 40,000 are still made each year for the Swiss Army), that is carried by NASA astronauts, that, even in an electronic age, “can still light up the eyes of a boy when he is given his first knife,” as Elsener has it. “Getting your first Swiss Army knife is symbolic of moving into adulthood. And even in a hectic, modern world of cities the appeal of the outdoors life that the knife suggests is still important, maybe more so than ever.” The other benefit has been the knife’s very Swiss-ness, with all that national stereotype might suggest about high design and technical excellence, and one especially appealing to the booming Asian markets. “There was a good reason why the first product we went into after knives was watches - we’re in Switzerland,” says Elsener, with a chuckle. But this, he adds, is not to say that the Victorinox logo would work on anything. “We’ve always done a lot of research before entering a category, to see if there is real demand there,” he says. “But the more licenses we have launched, the more we’ve been asked to launch - for mineral water, for cellphones, for office chairs... They’re not all bad ideas but we just can’t imagine an office chair sitting alongside our other products in a shop just yet. You can get carried away and lose control of your brand for short-term profit.” The knives too have had to move with the times - in recent years the company has launched a golf tool, a cyber tool, one with a laser pointer and one, this spring, with what it claims to be the most secure, commerciallyavailable USB device in the world, with a very ‘Mission Impossible’ anti-tamper self-destruct function. But control is something management has held onto tightly. It has meant, remarkably, that in 80 years it has never made a staff-member redundant for reasons of economy. There is self-control too: in 2000 those Elsener family members involved the company put all their shares into a foundation so Victorinox’s future could not be disrupted by, for example, inheritance issues, also ensuring that growth is sure but steady and the company remains financially independent. It seems fitting that company founder Karl Elsener named it after his mother, Victoria. “I think we’ve always looked at the company as though it’s been entrusted to us by our parents for responsible management,” says Elesener, who is one of 11 children himself, and whose own children already will hopefully follow suit. “And with other generations coming up, it means that there’s a business philosophy of always trying to set a good example. You can’t ask people to do something you won’t do yourself. You can’t ask management to fly economy while you fly business.” The subject of flying takes us back to a sore point in the Victorinox world. Elsener always carries two Swiss Army Knives with him, a small model that fits on a ring with his keys, and the Traveller, complete with an alarm clock and a very Boy’s Own-appealing altimeter. “And yes, I’ve forgotten to pack them away and had knives confiscated from me at the airport,” he says. “It’s annoying and often sad. It’s easy to get attached to a particular knife, and for it to be connected to special memories. But, of course, it’s not too hard for me to get a replacement.” n

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JOOLS

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Above: I am Kloot will be playing on the 25 July Greenwich Summer Sessions with Athlete

Now on its 36th series and going for 18 years, Later With... remains dear in viewers hearts because it allows new artists the chance to shine alongside established veterans, while Holland gets to jam with his musical heroes. Over the years, Jools has been an extremely vocal ambassador for Greenwich. The borough is home to his stunning Helicon Mountain Studio, which has been lovingly recreated in the image of Portmeirion, most famous as The Village in the ‘60s television series, The Prisoner. “I think I realised maybe 20 years ago, that I hadn’t been playing live as much as I had normally been, and I hadn’t been keeping my standards up,” Jools recalls, when asked of the early catalyst for his enlarged travelling band. “It keeps your chops in tune, not even just your virtuoso chops, but also your mind chops in tune – if you see what I mean – with what really communicates with people.” “I realised that is was important to play live, because you can’t really connect with audiences without it. The thing is, with playing music, it’s

Greenwich is a fantastic place to be and has been an enormous part of my life, growing up in Blackheath and playing in all the local venues 20

the one thing that, as long as you’re physically and mentally able to do it, you can keep doing that until you’re ancient. Television’s great fun to do, but you can come and go.” Whether he’s appearing on television, radio, or onstage with his full squad, Jools’ passion for the music is always on display, and his continuous attempts to convey that passion to audiences. His 52 years of musical obsession come shining through his animated eyes and gestures. “One of the greatest joys in playing music for me”, he says, “is when you’re playing and you’re feeling excited, and you look out and see the audience is physically moving. Their necks are going, their feet are tapping, they’re standing up and jumping. Your feelings are communicated to them without the blunt instruments that I’m using at the moment called words. That’s really what we strive for, looking for that moment.” n The Summer Sessions at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. 21–23 and 25 July, various times, £22.50–£349. For more information visit wwww.greenwichsummersessions.co.uk

SHOPPING COOL, COOL SUMMER Gap brings effortless cool to Canary Wharf with a bigger, more exciting store – now with Gap, Gapkids and babyGap all under one roof The re-worked and expanded Gap store located in Canada Place offers everyday essentials and timeless classics with unparalleled service – making it easier than ever to find your personal style. Gap was founded in 1969 by Dorris and Don Fisher, with the goal to make it easier for every customer to find a great fitting pair of jeans and an easy-to-shop store experience. This philosophy lives on at Gap and today, there are around 3,100 Gap Inc. stores across the world, with more than 170 Gap brand stores in Europe. Gap’s style is rooted in simple, easy to wear authentic pieces that form the foundation of any wardrobe – denim, khaki and t-shirts. Through GapKids and babyGap the company builds on the power of the brand by dressing customers throughout the different stages of their lives. Building on 40 years of denim experience Gap has reinvented the premium denim category with their 1969 Premium Jeans – delivering superior fit, finishes and detail at a truly affordable price. And this year they are also launching 1969 denim for kids and baby too! Gap continues to be part of pop culture through partnerships with celebrated designers like Pierre Hardy.

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NEWS Transport Secretary Visits Crossrail Project

Transport Secretary Philip Hammond recently visited what will be the first station of the exciting Crossrail project at Canary Wharf. The Transport Secretary saw for himself visible evidence of the progress made in construction work over the last year. He was impressed at the approach to the work so far, which applies innovative technology and construction techniques to drive down costs and reduce environmental impact. Hammond said: “I came to visit the Crossrail project to signal my intention to press ahead with the major improvements in our transport system that business and passengers need. The work being carried out at Canary Wharf is an excellent example of how this can be done in an innovative and efficient way, so that we get value for taxpayers’ money.”

Green Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf Group plc has been named in the Sunday Times 60 best green companies list for the third year running. The Group placed 22 on the list, up from 30 in 2009. The news followed further success at the Mayor of London’s Green500 and Better Building Partnership Awards on 8 June. CWG received a Diamond Award after scoring 93.6% overall on performance criteria, action plan implementation and carbon savings.

Canary Wharf group plC CorporaTE rESponSIBIlITy rEporT 2009

For more information or to download The CWG Corporate Responsibility Report 2009, visit www.greencanarywharf.com

School children take up cycling challenge

Canary Wharf recently hosted the British Cycling Go-Ride event for three Tower Hamlets primary schools. Teams from Seven Mills, St Peter’s and Arnhem Wharf schools took part in a competitive challenge in Montgomery Square, racing against each other and the clock to complete tasks on their bicycles. Seven Mills won the girls’ event and St Peter’s won the boys. The challenge was part of the Halford Tours Series event at Canary Wharf, which saw Britain’s best cyclists racing around the famous business and shopping district, drawing crowds of thousands. The day also saw Barclays Capital edge out Credit Suisse in the ten-team Canary Wharf Corporate Grand Prix.

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City of London Festival @ Canary Wharf A free three day action packed event filled with world music from acclaimed international and UK musicians. As part of the festival’s Play Me, I’m Yours project, look out for street pianos in Jubilee Park and Reuters Plaza, providing an extraordinary open air opportunity for impromptu recitals, sing-alongs or a quiet tinkling of the ‘ivories’ on the way home from work.

Julian Joseph Big Band Virtuoso pianist, bandleader, composer, arranger and broadcaster, Julian Joseph returns to the Festival with his Big Band, comprising the best of Britain’s jazz talent.

Canada Square Park Thursday 8 July, 7pm

London Symphony Orchestra

Julian Joseph

Join a fabulous classical evening in the company of soloist Artur Pizarro and conductor David Afkham. The programme includes Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture Fingal’s Cave, Beethoven Piano Concerto No 3 and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No 4 Italian.

Canada Square Park Friday 9 July, 7pm

Aurora Orchestra The Aurora Orchestra is one of the most dynamic and innovative emerging voices in British classical music. Inspired by the Russian folk tradition of the ‘round dance’ and infused with elements of ballet, jazz, and house music.

Canada Square Park Saturday 10 July, 1-2.15pm

Sambaviva Capital do Samba are the UK’s premier Brazilian samba band and guarantee a thrilling night of Latin rhythm, dance and song.

Canada Square Park Saturday 10 July, 3.15-4.30pm

Mônica Vasconcelos & Vintage Brazil Inspired by her teenage nights in Brazil, Mônica Vasconcelos has put together a team of Latin rhythm aficionados to play a selection of Brazilian dance classics from the 60’s and 70’s.

Canada Square Park Saturday 10 July, 5.30-7pm

Capoeira, Samba and Berimbau Workshops Cabot Square Saturday 10 July Samba - 1.30-2pm, 3-3.30pm & 4.30-5pm Capoeira - 2.15-3pm 3.30-4.15pm Berimbau - 1-1.30pm & 5-5.30pm

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Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra live from the Royal Opera House Live from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, to the Canary Wharf Summer Screen, bringing Verdi’s most heart-rending opera to date. The plot includes a passionate love affair, a divided city, and a mission to destroy Simon Boccanegra. Make sure you grab a good picnic place before the show starts and enjoy the exclusive backstage films, competitions and live interactions.

Canada Square Park Tuesday 13 July, 7.30pm FREE Artur Pizarro

Twilight Delights The BBC Big Band A Tribute to the Legends of Swing Swing flavour visits Canary Wharf to celebrate the legends with classic hits of stars like Frank Sinatra, Matt Monro, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.

Canada Square Park Thursday 22 July, 7pm FREE

Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames British music icon Georgie Fame delivers a blend of jazz and rhythm & Georgie Fam blues to Canary Wharf. With e over twenty albums, fourteen hit singles and collaborations with music legends including Muddy Waters, Gene Vincent, Bill Wyman, Eric Clapton and Van Morrison, this is a performance you don’t want to miss out on.

Canada Square Park Thursday 29 July, 7.30pm FREE

Space at outdoor events is unreserved and sometimes limited. Portable furniture, glass bottles or glasses are not permitted.

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Sculpture in the workplace

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A Curious Context: Sculpture by Clare Mitten and Stephanie Quayle

The Art, Design & Lightbox Window Galleries are located in the Canada Place retail mall and showcase up and coming artists, designers and craftspeople.

Inspired by the challenging, business context of the lobby of Britain’s tallest building, an exhibition of new sculptures by Clare Mitten and Stephanie Quayle opens on 5 July. Mitten recreates outmoded office technology from the early 1990s in paper, card, recycled stationery and found materials, while Quayle’s clay animals and birds inhabit their unfamiliar environment with curiosity.

Jenny Llewelyn 4 – 30 July

Taking inspiration from the luminous colours, shapes and movement of creatures from the deep sea, Jenny creates vibrant, playful pieces that move with the wearer and glow in the dark.

Lobby, One Canada Square 5 July - 3 September

Charles Robinson 4 – 30 July

COMMUNITY GALLERY Situated within Jubilee Walk, between Canada Place retail mall and the Jubilee line station, the Community Gallery is devoted to exhibiting work by local arts projects.

Charles Robinson’s vibrant paintings aspire for absolute transparency, for paint to be paint. In this context he explores the fundamentals of the abstract picture.

Arteast, Bromley by Bow Centre 23 June – 21 July

Events:

Tuesday 13 July, 1.15pm - 2pm Talk: the artists discuss the exhibition with curator Ann Elliott

Saturday 24 July, 1.30pm-4.30pm Children’s art workshop led by Clare Mitten & Stephanie Quayle, taking place in the Idea Store Canary Wharf, Churchill Place

FREE - for more information on both events call Canary Wharf Public Art: 020 7418 2257

Arteast have created a sculptural cityscape of London with life size figures and buildings from the perspective of people with learning difficulties, to raise the profile of issues they face. They aim to build the capacity of the group’s creative skills in terms of conceiving a project, planning, implementing and evaluating.

Caroline Rolf 4 July – 27 August Caroline Rolf explores the concept of ‘light’ and how we experience humour, joy, hope and that surge of just being alive.

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the cockpit is reminiscent of a streamlined windscreen, whilst the domed sapphire crystal adds an extra dimension of aesthetic pleasure. Heralding a new era in watch-making, the design and creation of the new Azimuth TBT is extremely complex and with production limited to only 25 pieces worldwide, its stylish exclusivity is unsurpassable, making it the ultimate accessory for the discerning modern gentleman. n The Azimuth Twin-Barrel Tourbillon costs £67,695 Exclusively available in the UK from Westport of London; www.westportoflondon.com

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DESIGN ON DEMAND Gaudion Bowerbank is an innovative new online jewellery studio-boutique, promoting dazzling designs that are as innovative and intriguing as the concept behind them. Working with forward thinking design talent from around the world, Gaudion Bowerbank aims to illustrate that jewellery’s value comes not from the cost of materials or convenient gratification, but from the time, skill and innovation involved in creating it. Making this point, the website looks at every stage of the designers’ working processes, and each item is individually hand made on request, adding a secret sense of luxury to the jewellery’s already obvious style credentials.

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The look of La Marinière or Breton stripe is so ingrained in our fashion consciousness that it has been a regular summer style stalwart for both chic cosmopolitans and rock and roll rebels for almost a century. Now the humble Breton stripe has gone from recurring classic to this summer’s key trend, with the stars of this summer’s catwalk shows earning their stripes at Chloé, Alexander Wang and many more. Originally the mark of the utilitarian uniform of Breton sailors, it was fashion’s First Lady Coco Chanel who first spotted the stripe’s potential for understated elegance and introduced the trend to the Paris fashion world in the 1930s. Later adopted by Parisian Beatniks, following in the wake of philosopher Jean Paul Sartre in the 1940s and rock rebels in the 1960s, the style soon became synonymous with youth, rebellion and creativity. The Breton stripe has however never lost its essence of Parisian sophistication, and this season’s updated classics are summer’s style essential, whether you choose to wear them like Coco or Kate.

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As the summer sun strengthens and necessitates a shadier vantage point, borrow an element of Aubrey Hepburn’s elegant outlook on life and add a little of her signature style to your outfit. Forget Breakfast at Tiffany’s: with these chic, classic sunglasses, you can enjoy a little of Hepburn’s Hollywood chic right until the sun goes down.

Now that the jet-setting season is upon us, no doubt thoughts have wandered to putting together that perfect holiday wardrobe. Star Mela’s recently relaunched website offers a one-stop-shop for every summer essential under the sun. For last minute getaways, take advantage of the brand new Cruise Control Service launching this month and have your getaway get up delivered straight to your desk.

TREND: DRAPING It is hard to imagine a more tactile or tantalising trend than the divine draping that appeared on the catwalks of Stella McCartney and Burberry Prorsum to name but a few. A forgiving and flattering fashion, draping also adds an easy element of luxe and comfort. This beautifully draped rhapsody of fashion virtue from Lanvin, hits so many of this season’s other key notes including the one shoulder and asymmetric shapes with a delicate leitmotif of deconstructed detailing, in the smoothest sorbet like silk. Available from www.brownsfashion.com

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Ian wears white button-front t-shirt, £100, white stripe shorts, £95, navy and white stripe belt, £65, cream cable cardigan £480, all from Ralph Lauren. White socks, Falke and white plimsoles, £40, Superga Michael wears white button-down round collar shirt, £95, logo tie, £85, cream stripe shawl collar cable cardigan, £480 and cream trousers, £240, all from Ralph Lauren

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Drummonds If you’re one to take luxurious baths after long hot summer’s days, then listen up... You can now bespoke your bath time with Drummonds’ new colour service. This new feature allows customers to pick exact paint colours of their choice to be hand-painted onto the bath’s exterior. All you need to do is supply the name of the paint manufacturer and colour reference and – voilà – a made–to-order bath perfect for hours of soaking in style. However, if you enjoy more of an active approach to home decoration and have a steady hand, the bath can also be delivered finished in a simple primer coat ready for you to paint at home! 020 7376 4499 www.drummonds-uk.com

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Jet off to the sun-drenched shores of Calabria every morning with a quick spritz of Acqua di Parma’s new fragrance, Bergamotto di Calabria. This perfume draws its inspiration from the dramatic scenery and native produce found on the Italian peninsula. With this fragrance, Acqua di Parma has carefully selected only the purest, top-quality ingredients from the region, resulting in a flawlessly fresh summer fragrance. 01932 2333861 www.acquadiparma.it

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Tuiss.co.uk Give your home a little lift with a dash of colour this summer. Tuiss.co.uk, the online bespoke window blind company is able to transform your rooms at the click of a button. The company offers a huge variety of styles including roller blinds, roman blinds, vertical blinds and wood and metal venetians in an amazing range of colours, designs and materials. There are even energy-saving versions available, reflecting heat in the summer months to keep rooms nice and cool and reducing heat loss over chilly winter nights. The best part of it is you can buy a Tuiss blind from as little as £22.13! 0800 862 0466 www.tuiss.co.uk

The Dock Kitchen Last autumn, legendary designer Tom Dixon moved his business into the famous Portobello Dock space. The original Victorian Canal Dock Rubbish interchange, prior home to Richard Branson’s headquarters and recording studios, now has a new attraction. Stevie Parle of ex-Spotted Pig, exPetersham Nursery, ex-River Café fame was called in to create a new pop-up restaurant out of the original staff canteen back in 2009. After months of success and some great reviews, the Dock Kitchen has now become a permanent fixture. A definite must-visit if you’re out and about near Ladbroke Grove, you can expect unpretentious but innovative food inspired by everything from Italian feasts to traditional Thai salads in great surroundings. The restaurant is open Tuesday to Saturday between 12 noon and 3pm with supper clubs taking place Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 8pm.

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Nina Campbell Entertaining alfresco this summer? Banish boring plastic knives and forks and save on washing up in style, with a great collection of picnicware from Nina Campbell. From resin spoons to salad servers and long-stemmed themed matches, be sure to brighten up your lunchtimes with some super colourful summer staples. 020 7225 1011 www.ninacampbell.com

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the trend Sim Smith explores the world of luxury yachting Côte D’Azur style, perfect for those heading out of the cities and onto the seas – it’s outdoor entertaining at its very best

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Nickel plated Porthole lantern, from £39.95 Culinary Concepts 01252 852235, www.culinaryconcepts.co.uk

Riviera candle, £55, Ralph Lauren Home 020 7535 4600, www.ralphlaurenhome.com

Sterling silver lobster serving dish £9,999, Comyns Of London, Harrods 020 7730 1234, www.harrods.com

Stainless steel Admiral’s Cup Competition 48 watch with rubber strap, £4,750, Corum 01932 574 652, www.corum.ch

Leather travel backgammon roll in blue, £175, Aspinal of London 0845 052 6900, www.aspinaloflondon.com

Powder coated metal Ensombra parasol in white by Odosdesign for Gandia Blasco, from £1,590, Chaplins 020 8421 1779, www.chaplins.co.uk

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Sim Smith spends a morning exploring the delights of Bermondsey Street... Poussin Gallery It was the bright orange sign to the side of the pavement that directed me off of the main drag that is Bermondsey Street. I followed its arrows into a large court yard where I saw two grey steel double doors. This was the entrance to the Poussin Gallery, a space I had long wanted to visit. Known as specialists in British abstract painting, the gallery exhibits work by some of the Britain’s best know abstract painters and sculptors from the 1960s onwards. Through its exciting schedule of exhibitions, the gallery showcases important work from the early careers of familiar names such as John Hoyland, Anthony Caro and Fred Pollock including some previously unseen works. With much abstract art traditionally taking on gargantuan proportions, the gallery space proves perfect for its housing. My visit was testament to this with huge colourful canvases hung sparsely on clean white walls with a great deal of space given to large rusting sculptures that sat dotted about the gallery floor. As a fan of twentieth century sculpture, the exhibition was a real treat. If you consider yourself part of the abstract art enthusiast club then be sure to check the website for a list of upcoming exhibitions. You will not be disappointed. Block K, 13 Bell Yard Mews, 175 Bermondsey Street 020 7403 4444, www.poussin-gallery.com

Igloo This small black fronted shop takes up a very desirable corner plot on bustling Bermondsey Street. You can’t help but notice this florists as an abundance of fresh flowers planted in various little pots and troughs spill out onto your path. I wandered in through an entrance lined with flowers; pale pink roses packed tightly into buckets, exotic plants hanging from above and plumes of silvery coloured eucalyptus displayed on plinths. A fresh, green aroma fills the shop inviting you to linger a while, just long enough to notice its other merchandise. Past the flowers, I stand next to two oversized Alice in Wonderland style candelabras (returned from a corporate client post party I assume) and admire the contents of the shelves to the left of the shop. Painted black, this storage system houses an entire wall of fine wine and champagne, the perfect addition to the flowers that you’ll pick up on your way out. There is also a lovely range of designer jewellery and glassware on show along with gift cards and scented candles, this place is perfect for any of your gifting requirements. The company deals with both residential and corporate clients, weddings and other events so if ever you need some flowers in your private or public life make sure you pay them a visit. 88 Bermondsey Street 020 7403 7774, www.iglooflowers.com

London Glass Blowing The new home to London Glass Blowing is a rather impressive industrial style warehouse filled with the most unexpected of finds. In complete juxtaposition to the vast concrete floors and exposed concrete bricks, this seemingly cold space plays host to the most artistic and ancient of passions. This hot glass studio focuses not only on the display of contemporary glass art but also on its creation and production. You could spend hours in here, admiring beautiful glassware displayed high up on white plinths, lined up in glass cabinets and routing through the seconds and samples area towards the back of the shop for one of the most beautiful bargains you’ll ever nab! On your way to the back of the space you’ll notice, as I did, a definite rise in temperature, a constant whirr of warm air from where glass blowers were working on site. There is a sense of nostalgia here, a focus on bringing back the artisan, craft and quality. As a result of this, Peter Layton’s studio has developed recognition on a large scale and bagged a reputation as one of Europe’s leading glassmaking workshops offering introductory classes to complete beginners and corporate clients. So now you can sample some of the action, learn a new craft and leave with your very own piece of glass art. 62-66 Bermondsey Street, 020 7403 2800, www.londonglassblowing.co.uk

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The Seasonal Kitchen This year, In-toto celebrates 30 years of kitchen design expertise. Sharing some of that expertise with us, In-toto Loughton director, Alpa Joshi, discusses the hottest current trends in colour and finishes for the kitchen

esigning kitchens is all about creating a new lifestyle; it’s rarely about simply updating an old model. Kitchens are no longer an isolated room in the house and often merge or blend with the dining or living room. With today’s trend for improving and not moving, many customers are removing walls and building extensions to make the absolute most of the space they have available. The In-toto design insight means that every element of kitchen planning is delivered with the emphasis on quality throughout. Every home, every life, every family is different and many of In-toto’s projects today are based on architects’ plans because the kitchen is part of a whole house overhaul to accommodate changing lifestyles. That sort of change merits investing in a truly personal kitchen design service with the

sort of kitchen that will last for years. And that is what In-toto does. The kitchen is often seen as the heart of the home and people are becoming more expressive in terms of colours, textures and mixing materials to create unique looks, personal to their own style. In-toto has seen a move towards ‘moody’ colours such as smoky greys, dark browns and purples, adding drama and glamour to a room. Mixing gloss metallic anthracite fronts with walnut or chestnut cabinetry is the perfect combination for a warm contemporary kitchen with a ‘wow’ factor. If colour is out of your comfort zone, you can layer lighter materials such as coffee and creams with warm chestnut or oak woods to create a cosy yet airy feel. Lighter colours are perfect for smaller kitchens as they give the illusion of space. You can always add depth and interest with accessories in the latest seasonal colours.

If you are looking for the ultimate modern kitchen then less is more. Handleless is the ideal choice and continues to be a huge trend with its streamlined minimalist finish such as In-toto’s newly launched Inline range. The Inline offers stunning simplicity to any room by bringing an uninterrupted, minimalist finish, which facilitates the latest desire to extend kitchens into a living and dining area. The sleek elegance and timeless contemporary design of In-toto Inline combines additional cabinet features and dimensions enabling even more flexibility and planning freedom in the home. Every element of the Inline is fully co-ordinated with a continuous handle recess punctuating the front and a seamless finish concealing a superbly functional kitchen beneath. n For further information visit www.intoto.co.uk or call 020 8508 8976

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Breathtakingly intricate yet brimming with playful charm, Hartwig Braun’s cityscapes offer a refreshing view of the modern metropolis. Oliver Balcazar meets the artist to learn more about his incredible work

n the cobblestones of Greenwich market, the Monday morning drizzle seems a world away from the fantastical London landscape looking back at me from the Arty Globe gallery window. Radiant colour, gentle curves and mesmerising detail draws me into Hartwig Braun’s remarkable panorama of the capital, a bold yet nuanced view that could only come from the observant eye of a professional architect. “I love the hustle and bustle”, says Hartwig, “the dynamics and great energy of London, the cosmopolitan mix, it all gives you the feeling of a truly global community.” Before settling in London, the urbanite artist lived in Berlin for ten years, then Amsterdam and Paris. But it was London’s incredible variety of architecture that ultimately captured Hartwig’s imagination, giving birth to Arty Globe in September 2008, now a jewel in the crown of Greenwich market. Inside the gallery, walls are covered with a dazzling array of Hartwig’s cityscapes, each one in his quirky, yet quite accurate, eye-catching style. He has already completed critically acclaimed bespoke projects for the London Eye (Arty Globe is the only illustration-based image of the Eye on sale at its souvenir shop), the British Museum and Hamleys. “I want to capture the wealth of architectural diversity, the juxtaposition of old and new and the abundance of different impressions, which change at every corner.” Cherished by tourists and Londoners alike, the local response to Arty Globe has been particularly special for the artist. Over 50 per cent of Arty Globe’s customers are locals who appreciate Hartwig’s unique style, and tourists love the quirky products. The Gallery’s range of merchandise tramples on the twee plastic phone boxes and Big Bens stacked on the shelves of most London souvenir shops. “I was always doodling and designing small drawings,” says Hartwig. But as is often the case

with the creative impulse, he needed someone to channel his doodling into a coherent business venture. Step forward Isaac Lilos, who instantly saw the potential for Hartwig’s designs. “About four and a half years ago, I saw a drawing of Amsterdam that Hartwig had done as a greeting card. Friends and relatives framed the image, and this made me visualise it on a much bigger scale. I told Hartwig he had an extremely unique voice, and after six months of persuading, he realised I wasn’t going to give up!” While still working as an architect, Hartwig began his first cityscape. “The first image grew organically. I started with a small detail and expanded. I didn’t know where to end it!” Gradually the process improved, but is no less painstaking. “First I try to get as many good aerial photographs as possible. They are always the best source of information. Then I do a little layout sketch to define the best angle for the most dynamic view. I decide about the area I want to show and try to arrange the given elements of a city (rivers, bridges, streets, landmarks and other key buildings, green spaces), together with the curved horizon as a dynamic and balanced composition. As a next step I project a simplified street map onto my “globe” to define the horizontal distortion of the street laying (for example, straight lines as the Mall becomes smooth curves). Having done this, I walk around the area and take lots of pictures on street level and watch out for the special little details.” Then Hartwig makes a rough 3-D version of the sketch. Buildings become cubes or blobs to define the right size, proportions, angles and degree of distortion. He transforms those cubes into individual buildings by tracing his own sketches over and over, each time adding more detail to correct things if necessary until he is completely happy with the result. Hartwig brings all the different parts and pieces together in one big contiguous line drawing, which he scans.

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Arty Globe began in the recession, yet it has managed to flourish, thanks to local support and high-profile projects. After a false start in Covent Garden market, the pair tried the more quirky milieu of Greenwich, one of London’s best sources for unique arts and crafts, but also a fiercely competitive arena for traders. “The market managers liked the style of artwork, which was important. But they especially liked that both Londoners and visitors could buy something distinctive.” Spurred on by positive reactions to Hartwig’s designs, Arty Globe swiftly rose through the ranks of the Greenwich market hierarchy, their high-quality merchandise escalating them to “top priority” sellers. “We were moved to a more visible table. Our product range began to mushroom until I had to two tables instead of one, then three. But this couldn’t continue into the summer as managers get inundated with sellers, so the choice was either downsizing or taking the business to the next level,” says Isaac. It took six months from Arty Globe’s first day in Greenwich to move into a unit, and thirteen months to move into the largest and most prominent space in the market, a trailblazing success story and the fastest progression in the 25 year history of Greenwich market. Three weeks after the move, Isaac and Hartwig prepared for their television début. “I always wanted to be on Dragon’s Den,” laughs Isaac. “I was hoping they would fight over us and we could refuse their offer. Out of thousands, we were accepted to audition for the Dragons on 28 April 2009.” But after waiting in the green room for 12 hours, the duo were the last to enter the den. “We had been working non-stop to prepare the gallery, while calculating all the figures required, so we were exhausted. I just remember their voices behind the blinding studio lights. Our batteries were dead!”.

I want to capture the wealth of architectural diversity, the juxtaposition of old and new and the abundance of different impressions, which change at every corner

Their time in the Den only energised the pair. “It’s not as if we were pitching a new idea. We had already put the framework in place, working with Hamleys to grow the business. If they didn’t like the artwork, it wouldn’t have been a disaster. But they weren’t unappreciative. It gave us more of an incentive to prove them wrong.” So what’s next for the creative duo? “First we take London, then the world!” proclaims Isaac. “Our business is expanding every month. Bespoke projects keep us very busy and we’re exploring the possibility of selling our products in other department shops around London. I would love to open more shops in parts of London with a similarly strong sense of local identity as Greenwich.” Leaving the Arty Globe gallery, my perspective of the city has been completely uplifted. Hartwig’s vision of the capital is surely a welcome remedy to the doom and gloom of recessionhit London. His paintings shine with affection and authentic passion for the urban landscape he now calls home. n Arty Globe Gallery 15 Greenwich Market, SE10 9HZ www.artyglobe.com

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From original artworks and handcrafted toys to vintage fashions and handmade jewellery, not forgetting delicious fresh produce and mouth-watering food-to-go, Greenwich Market has it all under one roof. Just one minute away from Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich DLR. Many market shops, plus the Coach & Horses and Admiral Hardy pubs, are open all week. Arts, craft and food stalls run Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 5.30pm, with antiques on Thursday. Don’t miss out on the Summer season of events at the market, find out more on the website: • The Wednesday Fayre throughout August • Greenwich Goes Green in September

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Summer in the market An ancient village on the banks of the Thames, steeped in Royal history, Greenwich has long been home to a Royal Charter Market. Today, it is flourishing, bustling with people, stallholders and shopkeepers with lots to offer for the perfect summer accessories

green oasis of culture and history, only 20 minutes outside central London, Greenwich is one of Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hidden gems. A World Heritage Site, the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Meridian Line, amongst the winding passageways and imposing stone buildings, Greenwich offers picturesque sights and promises many wonders to be explored. Head to the Old Royal Naval College, an impressive sight built by Sir Christopher Wren on the site of the birthplace of Tudor monarchs Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Climb to the top of Greenwich Park to the Royal Observatory and enjoy the fabulous views across London over coffee, while the children amuse themselves hop-scotching east and west of the Meridian Line. Greenwich also offers fantastic eating and shopping opportunities, many of which can be found at Greenwichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous market. Just as steeped in history as the rest of the area, Greenwich has been home to a Royal Charter market since 1700, and moved to its current location at College Approach during the nineteenth century. Originally selling traditional market produce, the market saw a decline during World War II and inspired by the success of Covent Garden Market, it saw a revival in the 1980s with the first arts and crafts market opening in 1985. Now celebrating its twenty fifth year, Greenwich market has gone from strength to strength, ever evolving and offering quirky and unique items from independent stall holders. The vibrant and bustling environment of the market is an intimate and manageable size for exploring a vast variety of delights from fresh produce, international food, vintage items, fashion, crafts and antiques. Playing host to up and coming designers and craftsman, selling young, fresh and exciting items it is a great chance to get your hands on a one off item that everyone will envy. The market is open five days a week and each day offers delights of a different nature: head down on Wednesday for fresh produce and homewares, Thursday and Friday for antiques, crafts, collectibles and vintage clothing and arts, crafts and fresh produce on the weekend. n For more information visit www.shopgreenwich.co.uk

From global flair to home grown finds, Greenwich is certainly the market leader, with all sorts of fun and fabulous items. Here is the pick of the best on offer

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Seagull kite by Brookite, £9.95

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Men’s and ladies’ Havaianas Flip Flops from Bullfrogs £18

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Available from the small, family run, traditional games emporium Compedia, this novelty seagull kite, will ensure fun and entertainment, as it soars through the sky like a bird.

The flagship model of the most fashionable flip flop around, these Brazil Havaianas from the summer range are made from 100 per cent natural rubber, and are the perfect shoe for the outdoor summer fun.

This delicious picnic box from quality bakery Paul Rhodes, features delicious sweet and savoury treats such as sandwiches, salads and tarts, using the finest quality ingredients, made fresh each day. Picnic box, from £25 Paul Rhodes Bakery 37 King William Walk SE10 9HU 020 8858 8995 www.paulrhodesbakery.co.uk

Inspired by the rich and diverse culture of Ghana, each one of Sika’s pieces, like this vibrant wrap dress, combine creative design and traditional craftsmanship for a unique style statement.

These vintage looking baskets make a fun and stylish alternative to the usual shopping bag, and will look great filled with all your fantastic Greenwich market finds.

Designer Zheng Wang’s beautiful silk scarves feature colourful and interesting patterns. This floral piece makes a great additional to any summer outfit. Floral silky scarf by Zheng Wang from £5 Isle79, Greenwich Market (Friday-Sunday) 07984475724

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Launching 1 July, The London Offers Book is your passport to incredible experiences all over the capital. Crammed with an incredible array of discounts and savings at some of London’s best shops, bars, restaurants and entertainment venues, the first ever official London book of offers is created in partnership with Visit London, to ensure you get the most out of living in, or visiting, this vibrant City. With new deals and discounts every month arranged into categories such as entertainment and attractions, shopping, health and beauty, lifestyle and food and drink, this pocket guide is perfect for a quick search when you’re on the go. Say goodbye to complicated voucher codes with The London Offers Book. Simply take this stylish accessory along to your venue of choice, or for an online retailer, visit their website. With over 500,000 printed copies distributed every month, it will be the largest of its type in Europe.

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Shopaholics won’t be disappointed by the huge variety of discounts featuring some of the most elite fashion brands London has to offer, including a 15% discount for luxury menswear brand Nigel Hall this month. Also save money with online shopping deals for Ocado.com and Buyagift.com. Relax and unwind in a calming oasis of luxury at the internationally renowned Six Senses Spa in Pan Peninsula. With their indulgent two-hour Spa package, it’s the ultimate energising break. For more highoctane action, don’t miss your free day pass for the Reebok Sports Club in Canada Square, or avoid the admin fee when you join their world-class sports centre. For lovers of fine dining, the London Offers

Book has massive savings at some of the best restaurants and bars across London. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine at the Four Seasons in Canary Wharf, or try 15% off North Indian Frontier cuisine at the Haandi Knightsbridge. There’s also 2 for 1 Cocktail offers at some of the most exclusive bars across the City. Keep up to date with the latest arts and entertainment events each month in London, spanning theatre, music, dance, comedy, cinema, art exhibitions and special events, as well as how to enjoy it all for less. Get your copy of the London Offers Book directly at 40 tube stations including London Bridge, Liverpool Street and Bank. If you’re not lucky enough to pick up the pocket book, simply visit the London Offers website to download any of the amazing offers that catch your eye. You can also find all the London Offers where you live by typing in your postcode to the website for a personalised listing of all the offers suited to you. For more information or to request an offer placement for your business, event or service call 020 7536 8400, or visit www.londonoffersbook.com

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news Le Meurice Detox Tonic

Everyone wants to feel young, fresh and rejuvenated for the summer months, and whilst travelling in Paris, we found the perfect treat to help you accomplish just that. Regain “vitality, happiness, fitness and beauty” thanks to the new 100 per cent green cocktail from Le Meurice – the first spirulina and fresh pineapple-based cocktail in the world. Did you know that spirulina offers unparalleled nutritional value with vitamins, minerals, trace elements, enzymes, essential fatty acids and essential proteins? The tonic therefore helps you energize, detoxify, and restore vitality, even returning shine to hair, skin and nails. Although only available in Paris, plenty of Londoners have been jumping on the Eurostar for a quick stop in the French capital, to enjoy the benefits of the tonic alongside a spot of café life and shopping. So, goodbye winter blues and bonjour to a beautiful Parisian summer look! For more information, visit www.lemeurice.com

treatment of the month: The The Dorchester’s award-winning destination Spa has launched a new signature body treatment, ‘Hot and Cold Stone Therapy’, perfect for soothing away the stresses of life. The treatment begins with the therapist covering her hands in a luxurious scented De-stress Frankincense Pure Essential Oil (by Aromatherapy Associates) allowing me to breathe in the calming aroma. After stretching my limbs, she placed two rows of large hot basalt stones under my back, a small hot stone under each palm and one on my forehead,

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radiating heat with an intense soothing effect as I lay still in the dimmed light. A combination of massage with hands, hot stones, and finally both hot and cold stones, the treatment works in stages. The therapists here use a combination of smooth hot basalt stones derived from volcanic rock, and cold organic marble stones across the full body area – the effect of which is a deeper relaxation than ordinary massage techniques, designed to balance the mind, body and soul. Post-massage I was left to relax in the swanky Rest Room (decorated with a stunning dark blue theme, with chic artwork and plush sofas dotted around) and I wound down with a delicious glass of lychee juice. The atmosphere was, as expected, very welcoming and totally relaxed. Attention to detail is clear at every step, from the delicate pearl bracelet for my locker key to the tiny almond biscuit with my lychee juice. Perfect in every way, it’s an absolute must for all those in search of a little ‘me-time’. The Dorchester Spa’s ‘Hot and Cold Stone Therapy’ is an 85 minute treatment priced at £160 020 7319 7109, visit www.thedorchester.com

Inika, Australia’s most glamorous all-natural mineral makeup brand, has announced the release of a limited edition vegan Professional Brush Roll – the essential tools to create a flawless finish, but without the use of animal hair. Inika’s Professional Brush Roll contains eight specialist makeup brushes, encased in a black canvas roll for easy storage and on-the-go touch ups

£34.95, www.inikacosmetics.co.uk

Must have colour: BRONZE OPULENT BY TERRY

This concentrated bronzer, with zero self-tan substances, provides an immediate tanned radiance without the effects from harmful UV rays, or a streaky orange finish. The intensive care formula concentrates highly-protective and hydrating properties to restore wrinkled skin which has seen too much sun. £91, www.spacenk.co.uk

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WATER PROOF MASCARA A must-have make up item for all those going on holiday this summer, a good waterproof mascara is crucial if you want to use the pool but avoid the panda-eye look back on the sun-lounger. Try the Bobbi Brown No Smudge Mascara (£17) for long-wearing, fully waterproof, smudge-resistant lashes or Benefit Bad Gal (£14.50) for a fullvolume look which doesn’t rub off easily, even in high humidity.

Brought to you in association with The Wellington Hospital, one of the world’s leading private hospitals. www.thewellingtonhospital.com

GETTING SMALLER ALL THE TIME Hadi Zambarakji, Consultant Vitreoretinal and Cataract Surgeon at The Wellington Hospital, discusses recent advances and developments in the field of vitreous and retinal surgery Keyhole surgery is not a new concept, and as many people know, has become increasingly common medical practice. In ophthalmology, keyhole vitrectomy surgery (that is, surgery of the vitreous and retina) has been developed since the late 1960s. Vitrectomy (Figure 1), then, is the removal of the vitreous jelly of the eye. This technique was developed because there was no way of treating diseases of the back of the eye (the retina) without further damaging it. It is performed through an area of the eye called the pars plana, which is just in front of the retina and just behind the iris.

Figure 1 Figure 1: A schematic of an eye with haemorrhage in the vitreous cavity being removed during a vitrectomy procedure

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Figure 2b Figure 2: A scan showing a hole in the central retina (macular hole) before (a) and after surgery (b). The hole is closed after surgery and the vision returns to driving standards if the surgery is performed soon after the onset of symptoms

Conventional vitreoretinal surgery is performed though three sclerotomies (keyholes), each measuring approximately 1.15 mm. This gives access to the vitreous and retina thus allowing the reattachment of a retinal detachment, closure of a macular hole (Figure 2a & b) or peeling of an epiretinal membrane using appropriate instrumentation (Figure 3). One of the most innovative techniques in recent years has been the use of small incisions for performing the keyholes, each measuring approximately 0.75 mm. These are shaped in such a way that they form a tunnel into the outer coat of the eye and are small enough to self-seal without the need for suturing. Such self-sealing small-sized keyholes result in less post-operative discomfort, faster rehabilitation and less induced distortion of the eye (that is less astigmatism) (Figure 4).

supplemented by light sedation given under the supervision of the Consultant Anesthetist if considered clinically indicated. The vast majority of patients treated under local anesthesia report very low pain scores, prefer the faster recovery immediately after surgery and the avoidance of general anaesthesia. At the Wellingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eye Unit, we utilise the latest advances and techniques including small incision vitrectomy surgery to effectively treat a wide range of retinal conditions, thus reducing recovery time and allowing an early return to regular daily activities. For more information, call 020 7483 5148 or visit www.thewellingtonhospital.com

Figure 3: A colour image of the retina shows distortion of the retina by a fine membrane on the surface (an epiretinal membrane)

This change in incision size reflects the desire to transform any surgical procedure into a less invasive procedure whist achieving the same or better outcome, which is an important general principle that applies to most surgical specialties including hernia repair, gall bladder surgery, colorectal surgery to name just a few. In our experience, most vitreoretinal procedures can be done through small gauge vitrectomy instruments. But what about anaesthesia for vitrectomy surgery? We generally advocate local anesthesia, which also supports an earlier recovery thus often avoiding overnight stay in hospital. The procedure may also be

Figure 4: One day after small gauge vitrectomy surgery, it is virtually impossible to see the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;keyholeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; through which surgery was performed to peel the epiretinal membrane (same patient Figure 3).

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Expert Opinion Ultrasmile Dentistry, the multi award-winning dental practice in Limehouse, recently put a smile back on the face of last year’s Grand National winner Liam Treadwell. We ask Dr. Thang Ngheim, Clinical Director at Ultrasmile, to take us through Liam’s complex dental treatment

ental surgery is a lot more conservative than it used to be. In the past, if someone came to us with crooked teeth, they would go for porcelain veneers. But now patients tend to be discouraged from doing that immediately and have their teeth straightened through orthodontic procedures. That’s what we did with Liam - we moved them first with a fixed brace before we veneered them. His case represented a real challenge and we decided to offer Liam the chance of a complete dental makeover. Before the programme began, the orthodontist’s primary role was to move Liam’s two front teeth closer together by the use of a brace, which he wore for six months. I then inserted two implants, one next to a front tooth, the other a canine or ‘eye’ tooth. Two superfluous milk teeth were extracted and titanium screws inserted into his jaw. Once Liam had become used to the look and feel of his new mouth, the temporary teeth were replaced by a permanent set. They should feel like his normal teeth and he will have to look after them with regular cleaning, flossing and visits to the hygienist. Liam’s teeth were in fact in good condition but he had genetic issues with the development of some of his teeth, many of which were smaller than normal. The procedures have taken almost 12 months to complete and this case really demonstrates what can be achieved with modern dentistry. n

For more information or to book an appointment, call 020 7093 4488, or visit www.ultrasmile.co.uk

Conditions Treated: • Head Injuries • Spinal Injuries • Stroke • Rehabilitation following Amputation • Rehabilitation following Critical Illness • Functional Restoration Programmes

Neuro Rehabilitation Unit The Wellington Hospital Acute Neurological Rehabilitation Unit is a private facility dedicated to providing the highest standard of care. The Unit comprises of a 46 bedded facility with extensive gym and treatment areas. In 2009 at our sister Hospital The Portland we opened a dedicated Acute Neurological Rehabilitation Unit for Children. Both Units provide individualised rehabilitation programmes, which are Consultant led and delivered by our multidisciplinary team of experts. For further information on both units please contact the Wellington Hospital Rehabilitation Business Office: Tel: Fax:

The Team comprises of the following professions: • Consultants • Dieticians • Discharge Co-ordinator • Language Interpreters • Neurophysiotherapists • Neuropsychologists • Occupational Therapists • Paediatric Intensivists • Paediatric Play Specialists • Rehabilitation Advisors • Rehabilitation Nurses • Residential Medical Officer • Speech and Language Therapists

020 7586 2462 / 020 7483 5349 020 7586 2462

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The premier event of New York Road Runners, the ING New York City Marathon is one of the world’s great road races, drawing more than 100,000 applicants every year. Claire Saunders finds out more...

he ING New York City Marathon is one of the biggest gems in New York City’s crown of events. Attracting numerous world-class professional athletes and hundreds of thousands of dedicated and enthusiastic ‘weekend runners’, participants jump at the chance to race in the media capital of the world, before an audience of 2 million cheering spectators and 315 million worldwide television viewers. As any one of the 700,000-plus past participants will confirm, crossing the finish line in Central Park is one of the great thrills of a lifetime – and every year it is so popular that there are thousands of disappointed runners not lucky enough to secure a rare place in this momentous marathon.

History of the ING NYC Marathon Before the first New York race, marathons tended to be modest events run by professional and semi-professional athletes, but today many marathons are huge media events that take over entire cities around the globe. The New York Road Runners (NYRR) and marathon co-founder Fred Lebow changed that – and, according to the group, all city marathons are modelled on the New York race and modern marathons owe their start and status to New York. The first New York City Marathon, in 1970, included just 127 runners who paid the $1 entry fee to NYRR to join in a 26.2-mile race that looped several times within Central Park. Of 127 entrants, just 55 runners crossed the finish line. Six years later, Lebow re-coursed the race through all five New York boroughs, although not everyone agreed that it was an improvement to the event. But sure enough, over 2,000 runners lined up at the start for the chance to run from Staten Island through Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx to Manhattan. The expanded course attracted two-time Olympic marathon medallist, Frank Shorter, along with reporters and television cameras. Thousands of spectators

lined the streets and cheered the runners. By reconfiguring the course, Lebow had drawn the city together and attracted the attention of the international sporting community. The New York Marathon’s mix of athletics, neighbourhood spirit, and international media attention soon attracted the world’s best runners and, by the late 1970s, the running ‘trend’ was booming. More than 9,000 people participated in 1978 when Norwegian Grete Waitz set a women’s marathon world record, finishing in just 2:32:30. The New York Marathon has also seen its fair share of historical milestones – when international sanctions against South African athletes were lifted in 1992, Willie Mtolo chose to run in the New York race. He bested the field and garnered media coverage around the world. Two years later, when Tegla Loroupe broke the tape at the Central Park finish in 1994, her win proved that African women were on a par with African men in their ability to run the 26.2-mile distance. In 2000, NYRR added an official wheelchair division to the marathon, and today the ING New York City Marathon has grown to become one of the most competitive wheelchair marathons anywhere in the world, with more than 200 wheelchair and hand-cycle athletes. While the marathon has always been a focus of community spirit, with more than 2 million New Yorkers lining the streets to support the runners, it was particularly meaningful in November 2001. Less than two months after the September 11 terrorist attacks, the New York City Marathon became a race of hope for all New Yorkers. The marathon also hosted the men’s and women’s USA Marathon Championships. Unsurprisingly, New York has continued to lead in race management. In 2002, NYRR created a separate start for the professional women as a way to highlight the most competitive women’s field in race history. In 2003, ING became the title sponsor of the race and joined with NYRR to fund grassroots running and fitness programmes for local youths. NYRR also hosted the 2008 US Olympic Team Trials– Men’s Marathon in Central Park on the day before the ING New York City Marathon 2007 and then in 2008, the marathon was successfully staged with three wave starts in order to reduce congestion at the start, along the course, and at the finish. Over 40 years after its start, the ING New York City Marathon continues to grow in size and to be the leader among marathons around the world.

The Course The first New York City Marathon, in 1970, was four or more laps of Central Park. In 1976, in celebration of the US bicentennial, NYRR moved the marathon to the streets of New York’s five boroughs: Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan. The course united dozens of culturally and ethnically diverse neighbourhoods, crossed five bridges, and finished at Tavern on the Green in world-famous Central Park. The course continues to challenge thousands of athletes every year and has become a model for big city marathon courses around the world. n For more information, visit www.ingnycmarathon.org

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Let’s go walkies with Dogs Trust... again! Last year over 5,000 Waggy Walkers had lots of fun on our sponsored walks – and helped to give thousands of abandoned dogs a happier, safer life.

Sunday 3rd October 2010 Dogs Trust will be Waggy Walking once again in ten beautiful parks across the UK. You can choose to walk a route of 5K or 10K and you don’t need a dog to take part. So why not treat yourself, family and friends to a great day out and help make a difference to all our four legged friends? Visit www.waggywalks.org.uk for more information and to register for the event. Alternatively, you can get in touch with the Waggy Walks Team by emailing waggywalks@dogstrust.org.uk (please quote ‘Woof’ in the subject line) or call 020 7837 0007.

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MARATHON It’s as much about the mind as the body, says Florence Davey-Attlee

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hether you are a seasoned marathonrunner or are looking to take on the 26.2 mile challenge for the first time this summer, it is worth taking time to consider your psychological strategy for the big race. If you are soon to take on a marathon, it’s likely you will have been putting in the running miles over the last few months, planning logistics for the day, and even deciding what trainers you will wear. But, while physical and practical preparation is clearly essential, having a sound mental strategy is also key to a successful and enjoyable marathon at any level. It all starts a few weeks before the big race, when you should try to take part in at least one other event to get you warmed up. Even if it is a shorter distance, like a 10km or even 5km, competition experience is as much about practising the routine of racing as it is about preparing your body. Knowing what kit you need, your schedule for getting to the start line, and what you will do in the hour before the race – whether it’s listening to your favourite motivational tunes on your iPod or stretching to warm up – are all vital things to think about, so that on the big day all you need to focus on is your running. When making a ‘race plan’, many athletes find it useful to break the race down into sections, attaching key words to each to help you focus. This can be things relating to your running technique – like ‘light on your feet’ or ‘long strides’, or perhaps your race tactics – like ‘stay with the leading group’ or ‘go hard up the hill and then ease off coming down’. Alternatively, you could focus on personal things that drive you on, such as how great it will be to tell your friends how well you did, or the taste of that first glass of wine after you cross the finish line! The moment the gun goes, be prepared for a big rush of adrenaline as people around you tussle to get off to a good start and the crowds cheer. Expect this to come and harness that initial adrenaline, but don’t let it carry you too far, as you will pay for it later in the race if you spend too much in the first few miles.

Another thing to plan for is the inevitable and infamous ‘hitting the wall’, the point where you will want to give up and which happens to many athletes at some stage. This is where the mental preparation will really pay off as you can plan techniques that work for you in that moment of doubt. Paula Radcliffe, speaking to The Guardian, recommends recalling times in training when you have found things tough but have kept on going, helping to remind you that you can survive it. Psychological preparation can make the difference between finishing and failing and, if done right, can give you the edge to enable you to achieve your goal. So, it’s time to stop wishing you had done more time on the treadmill and start focusing on preparing the most useful part of your body – your brain! n For more information on 2010 marathon races in the UK visit www.runnersworld.co.uk

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The Coniston Challenge series offers a uniquely exhilarating experience for competitive athletes and inexperienced runners alike. With the focus on successful teamwork, Eileen Elliot takes a look at a great corporate challenge

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his year sees the sixth annual Coniston Challenge take place on Saturday 2 October, in the heart of the beautiful Cumbrian countryside. Set over a stunning course, with the village of Coniston and Coniston Water at the heart of it, this race is like no other, offering a genuinely exceptional test of physical endurance, as you run up hill and down dale, coupled with the unrivalled scenery of the Lake District National Park. The event consists of two different adult races, the PUMA Coniston Trail Race and PUMA Coniston Challenge, which follow the same 15km circuit. The Trail Race sets off an hour later than the Challenge and is aimed at expert participants, who wish to put their speed and stamina to the test on this gruelling natural course. The entry limit is a modest 600 participants and features fast, graded climbs and descents, great for those with previous off-road running experience, who want to push their skills to maximum capacity. At a more relaxed paced, The Puma Coniston Challenge gives fast walkers, Nordic walkers and less competitive runners the chance to let the scenery take their breath away, instead of the physical exertion.

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This year, the course starts and finishes at the John Ruskin School in Coniston village. Set on a series of footpaths and bridleways, every care has been taken to ensure that the circuit is well marked and marshalled, with every consideration for the health and safety of the participants. The circuit takes in spectacular panoramic views of the Lake District, littered on the way with various notable natural and man-made landmarks. Right from the start of the circuit, from around the 1.5km point, participants can enjoy fantastic views back over Coniston Water and the first of several waterfalls. Passing the old copper and slate mines, the trail begins to steepen and it takes the runners higher into the mountains, offering wonderful views of the famous peaks of the Old Man, Swirl How, Wetherlam and Dow Crags. The circuit also takes runners through the beautiful, fairytale-like forest of Grizedale and reaching Coniston Water, offers a picturesque trail following the curve of the shore. To ensure that the event is as memorable for spectators and participants alike, on the day, the organisers will provide live music and race commentary, making this a great and exciting day out. On Saturday 11 September, the series of Coniston Challenge events will also feature The Lake District Coniston Adventure Team Challenge. Combining the spectacular scenery and test of endurance of the original 15km Coniston Challenge event with the exhausting exhilaration of a multi-discipline event, the Adventure Team Challenge will put your hiking, biking and even kayaking skills to the test. Above all, it will put your teamwork to the test, making it a perfect opportunity to practice and hone teamwork skills and forge a rapport with colleagues. Organised in partnership with The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, all the money raised by taking part in this event will go to support the work of this great UKbased charity. Founded in 1931, Guide Dogs strives to provide mobility and freedom to blind and partially sighted people, in addition to campaigning for the rights of visually impaired people and funding valuable medical research into eye disease. Last year’s event was a great success, with 42 teams raising over £105,000 for Guide Dogs. Taking you on a veritable cross-country, cross-discipline tour of the Cumbrian countryside, the course of the Adventure Team Challenge is divided between hiking, mountain biking and kayaking. There is a chance to hike through the fells up to the summit of the famous Old Man

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of Coniston Mountain, bike through the luscious green woodlands of the Grizedale Forest, and kayak across the sparkling waters of Coniston Water. The walk is 11.5km, reaching an impressive height of over 700m, whilst the cycling stretch is just over 20km and will climb to a height of over 200m. The kayaking stretch of the circuit is not only great fun and offers spectacular views, but takes place over the same stretch of water where Donald Campbell set his famous record in his Bluebird. Who knows – with some great teamwork, you may even set a new one. n The entry fee for the Coniston Trail Race and Challenge is £25 For information on the Coniston Challenge and the other Lakeland Trails, visit www.lakelandtrails.org

The Lake District Coniston Adventure Team Challenge: How to enter There is no closing date for registration so, provided teams have reached their fundraising target of £2,500, they will be able to enter as late as a week before the race. For more information or to apply, visit www.guidedogs.org.uk/conistonchallenge or call 0845 600 6786

Runners above the Coppermines Valley during the wet and very windy Puma Coniston Trail 2009

Train with the In the 2004 Olympics, one triathlete’s experience and commitment to completing the race under adverse circumstances stood out and captured the hearts of the nation. We caught up with him to discuss training and preparation in the four weeks running up to the race at the London Triathlon

hen the spokes of Marc Jenkins’ bike were destroyed and rendered unusable, rather than give up, Marc ran the rest of the race carrying the bike on his back and crossed the line to a hero’s welcome. Marc and (his wife, fellow triathlete) Helen Jenkins, will both be competing in the London Triathlon 2010. For a triathlete of Marc Jenkins’ calibre, it is no surprise that the incident in 2004 has a very different meaning from how the public have interpreted it. Not being able to show his true potential in an Olympic race was one of the most disappointing incidents in his career. There are, however, lessons that can be learned from Marc’s experience in 2004. The importance of prestigious sporting events like the Olympics can be so disproportionately hyped, that it can place enormous pressure on athletes. Marc says that in reality it is “another day, and another race”, and yet the pressure to succeed can create nervous energy, which is effectively negative and wasted energy, and can ruin people’s experience and chances of doing their best. In Marc’s eyes, creating the confidence to rise above nerves is down to preparation and training. If you have confidence in your preparation and confidence in what you have done and can achieve, this will help you through even the most gruelling stages, such as the last 4–5 km, when fatigue and the temptation to give in are most likely to attack. Regarding Marc’s steely determination in 2004 to complete the race, he says there was no thought or decision involved, he simply “didn’t consider stopping” and his conviction that he “would never not finish” a race, is perhaps down to his confidence in his own preparation. Planning and preparation are the key and Marc stresses the importance of timetabling training, especially for those with busy lives; however, he is most realistic for them to manage what they want to achieve.

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Marc advises between eight and ten hours a week, with four to five hours scheduled in across the working week and two to three hours scheduled in on Saturday and Sunday. If it is difficult to find time to schedule in long training sessions, then little and often is a more useful way of looking at training sessions. If you have less time to devote to training on weekdays, then push yourself a little harder, and drag the distances out on the weekend, when you have more time. If at all possible, Marc points out that it can be a great help to train somewhere that replicates the course on which you will race. Above all, it is important to identify your weaknesses and work on them, which will in turn give you greater confidence. With regard to the transitions between legs, Marc comments that it can be hard to practise, but it is nevertheless important to plan the transitions thoroughly, as simple steps can make it easier and quicker. Marc advises laying out your equipment in the right order, and perhaps even marking it to ensure that you can find it quickly and easily. His wife Helen is better than most at the transitions, something that he jokingly attributes to a female ability to multitask. As Marc points out, if you can do two things at once during the transition stage this can save time, but above all, it is important to think through your transitions and make sure you walk yourself through them. It is also important to prepare your equipment. Marc advises going to a specific triathlon store, where you can receive expert advice and get the best equipment for your budget. It is important to try out everything you will use in the race at least a week before, so that you have given it a good “work out” and are familiar with it. Specific tips include getting your bike serviced and making sure everything is in working order, and getting a good wetsuit that will give you good floatation during the swim. Marc tells us it is even a good idea to test out your isotonic drink, to find the right dilution, as mixing it too strong can cause stomach cramps. When asked if he would advise training the day before the race, he would personally never miss training the day before the race, unless he was ill or injured and needed the rest. Marc says that not training the day before can leave you feeling a little “lazy” on the day of the race. How much you train the day before is personal, but it is a good idea to give yourself a little stimulus, as long as you don’t push yourself too hard. Marc comments that “muscles have memory”, so if you don’t work them out the day before, they will be fatigued, and after training it is important to rest and elevate your legs. When asked about pre-race rituals, Marc says that he does not personally have any. His wife Helen, however, at one point adopted a ritual of painting her fingernails blue and her toenails brown, and wearing the same hair bobble. If you are successful in a race after including an unusual ritual like this, it often leads to athletes repeating this pattern, feeling that it brings them luck. However, as Marc points out, adopting these rituals can be dangerous, because a lot of importance can be attached to preparation rituals, and “routines can be negative, because if routines are broken, it can affect confidence”.

Marc feels that it is a valuable experience competing in a triathlon, and notes that its appeal amongst 30-plus professionals is increasing. Triathlon can have a positive impact on people’s lifestyle, not only providing a secondary goal outside work and motivation to get fit, but also helping to give a sense of direction, focus and application that can help in other areas of life. Above all, triathlon is a positive and fun experience, and triathletes tend to be a friendly and open group of individuals. In light of this, as Marc himself states, the importance of training and preparation is above all to ensure that you are happy with what you achieve on the day of the race, and can come away having enjoyed your experience. n For more information, or to enter visit www.thelondontriathlon.co.uk

still time to train Marc is helping GE Capital's 30 relay teams prepare for this year's London Triathlon. GE Capital is providing vital support to both Marc and Helen, 2008 World Triathlon Champions in their 2012 campaigns. For information on how you and your colleagues can participate visit www.thelondontriathlon.co.uk

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Plan of Marc Jenkins has devised a four-week sprint training plan for beginners preparing for the London Triathlon 2010. The training programme is designed to ensure that you are in shape for at least completing a sprint triathlon, although those who already follow a training programme will probably be capable of exceeding this volume of training.

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PEUGEOT makes a tt Think Peugeot and phrases like ‘worthy but dull’ spring to mind. And that’s exactly why they’ve come up with the RCZ, a poor man’s Audi TT, says Matthew Carter

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To mark the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Sky has teamed up with three famous football fans to produce a limited edition range of football-themed Sky+HD 1TB boxes. Each of the three boxes is adorned with an eye-catching print designed by fashion designer Wayne Hemingway, illustrator Gerald Scarfe and actor Phil Daniels, who have each created a design that reflects their personal response to this year’s World Cup. Hemingway, the co-founder of fashion label Red or Dead, took inspiration from England’s infamous one and only World Cup win, designing his simply stylish print around the two things no football fan forgets – the date and the score – with these iconic numbers in pride of place. Famous for his work with rock band Pink Floyd, Scarfe’s fun design features his trademark style and captures the excitement, anticipation and hope for a second World Cup victory for England. Famous for his appearance in cult film Quadrophenia, Phil Daniel’s design was inspired by time spent in South Africa filming Zulu Dawn in 1979. Daniel’s design captures the vibrant colours and energy with which he remembers the host nation.

CRUSSH ROOIBOS AND PEAR, WORLD CUP SMOOTHIE To celebrate this year’s World Cup, Crussh have launched the new Rooibos and Pear Smoothie, inspired by the colours and tastes of the host nation, to bring some South African sunshine to the England supporters unable to make it to the tournament. The rich, red colour of rooibos is reminiscent of the red earth of South Africa, and the smoothie is packed full of antioxidants and vitamin C, making it a great way to keep your energy levels up, whilst cheering on the England team. CRUSSH, Cabot Place East and Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf www.crussh.com

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Champions aren’t made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them; a desire, a dream, a vision Muhammad Ali

Five things you didn’t know... GEOFF HURST

u The 1966 World Cup Final was

Hurst’s eighth international appearance, having made his debut a mere five months earlier

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u Hurst’s World Cup hat trick is

RUNNING THE RAT RACE The Standard Chartered Great City Race will take place on Thursday 15 July. Now in its sixth year, almost 400 companies will compete in the 5km race in the Square Mile for both the individual industry prize and the coveted overall trophy. A great corporate challenge, the event encourages fitness, well-being and team spirit. This year sees most entries from the legal sector, with the banking and insurance sector coming in a close second, and media and accountancy completing the lineup. www.cityrace.co.uk

technically a “perfect hat trick”: scored with his head, right foot and left foot

u Hurst did not retain the match

ball after the World Cup final; Haller, who scored the first goal for Germany, returned the ball to the England team more than 30 years later

u The day after the final, reporters and photographers found Hurst at home mowing his lawn

u This year, Hurst went to

South Africa as Ambassador and Director of Football for McDonald’s

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Lee Brooks looks ahead to this month’s Tour de France – the world’s most demanding cycle race – where Bradley Wiggins hopes to give Britain a maiden Tour victory

he return of a legend, the birth of a new champion and the rise of a British hero have created an unusually high expectation ahead of this year’s Tour de France, the world’s most gruelling cycling race. Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong made a remarkable return to the sport last year, aged 38 and, despite spending three years away from the sport, the American showed why he’s such a great champion by finishing third. Victory, though, was a step too far. Instead, Armstrong’s former Astana team-mate, Alberto Contador, emphatically demonstrated that the sport had a new hero, with a dazzling climb in the closing stages to stretch out a lead and win his second Tour in three years. This time around, Armstrong has created his own squad – Team RadioShack – made up of eight other cyclists he’s convinced can work together to help him earn an unprecedented eighth Tour title. Fiery young Spaniard Contador remains at his victorious Astana team and has the stability and talent to win back-to-back Tours, though he’ll have to keep a lookout for a chap from Lancashire who’ll be pushing him close. Three-time Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins represents Britain’s best chance of winning a first Tour de France and, after finishing a remarkable fourth last year, it’s a distinct possibility. Racing for Team Sky and led by David Brailsford, who masterminded Great Britain’s spectacular cycling success on the track in the Beijing Olympics, Wiggins will lead out the team in this month’s Tour de France confident of pulling on the prestigious yellow jersey and standing on the top step of the rostrum. On 3 July, 198 riders split between 22 teams have been invited to compete at the 97th Tour de France. They’ll compete in 21 stages, covering 3,596 km, and race for an astonishing 85 hours; quite a different challenge to the inaugural Tour, which only came about after French sports newspaper L’Auto wanted to boost circulation figures, so held the race as a publicity stunt back in 1903. The first Tour covered 2,428km, taking place over 19 days in six stages. Only 60 riders took part, with Frenchman Maurice Garin taking the spoils in dominant style, finishing 2 hours and 49 minutes ahead of his nearest competitor – a record that still stands today. And while this year’s competitors can expect smooth roads that are cordoned off from spectators, back in 1903, riders had to make do with dirt roads, racing

through the night on fixed-gear bikes, and evading human blockades. They did, however, reward themselves with luscious banquets and champagne between stages, while before climbs they equipped themselves with cigarettes. Today, most riders go without alcohol in the build-up to the tour and are more likely to be seen downing bottles of energy drinks than shots of vodka. Such was the prestige of winning Le Tour in the early years that, during the race, cyclists would go to extraordinary lengths to seal victory. Riders were caught catching trains, hitching lifts in cars and taxis, and even dropping spikes on the course in an attempt to puncture their rivals’ tyres. Garin managed to win the race for a second time in 1904, but was later disqualified along with the second, third and fourth place finishers due to their infractions, gifting littleknown Henri Cornet the victory. Today, while you’re unlikely to see Armstrong trying to take a shortcut, or Wiggins hopping on a train to gain an advantage, the sport can’t seem to shift the whiff of cheating. Performanceenhancing drugs have cast a dark cloud over the sport in recent years, with countless cyclists testing positive as they strive to gain an advantage over their rivals. Most recently, after four years and £1 million spent attempting to prove that he was innocent of taking banned substances, American Floyd Landis finally admitted that his career had been built on lies. But in doing so, the 2006 Tour de France winner, who was stripped of his title, claimed his countryman Armstrong had also taken banned substances. The claims remain unproven and Armstrong has spent much of the last decade batting away such allegations following his unrivalled success. The Tour now tests athletes rigorously, with stage winners getting screened daily in a bid to encourage cyclists to avoid drugs and stamp them out altogether. Thankfully, the Tour has plenty of reasons to be positive this year with one of its most competitive fields in living memory. It also continues to try and widen its appeal by starting the race outside the country. This year, Rotterdam will host the opening 8km prologue with a further two stages passing through the Netherlands and Belgium before returning to France and finishing along the Champs-Elysees in Paris on 25 July, as is tradition. While every rider will set out with victory in mind, simply finishing this mammoth task will be an astonishing achievement. Maybe then, they can enjoy a sip of champagne to celebrate. n

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Jamie Carter presents the month’s hottest gadgets

The LED alternative The fashion in flatscreen TVs is currently towards the slim – and that means LED, right? Not if this brand new 50-inch plasma from LG is anything to go by. Just 39mm in depth, it’s as thin as any LED screen we’ve seen, and effortlessly stylish. It’s got a single pane of glass across its front, banishing a bulky black frame, and touchsensitive, invisible controls along its bottom. It makes for a stunning all-in-one look, but somehow there’s a lot going on inside this Full HD plasma, too. Most importantly in these penny-pinching times is a built-in Freeview HD tuner. Only half of the UK can get hi-def channels from the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, but happily that includes all areas of the Capital. As well as tuning-in those three new TV channels, all other normal Freeview channels are also displayed in a simple-to-use interface. Elsewhere on this Infinia PK990 Series screen – LG’s flagship TV – are some digital diversions you might (or might not) find useful. The most impressive is its ability to play MP3 music and DivX (and DivX HD) video files; insert a USB memory stick into the TV’s side and they will automatically play.

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Acting as an emergency hi-fi might interest some, but the sound quality from this monster screen isn’t all that good; you can’t have both super-slimness and superior sound, it seems. Two other innovations make also this plasma something special. The first is Bluetooth; pair the screen with your mobile and you can ‘send’ photos directly to the TV. They’re displayed immediately, though arguably of more use is that Bluetooth headphones can be used with this TV. If that’s useful for late-night viewing, the PK990’s built-in broadband Net TV platform is rather less so. Plug the screen into a broadband router and it can show YouTube videos, and though it’s a great interface that’s lightning quick to use, the picture quality is poor. Still, with the streaming of movies likely to be added to Net TV at some point, it may be worth investing in now – new ‘apps’ will automatically download in future. Worth every penny in the here and now is the PK990’s fantastic pictures. While LED screens try to improve on LCD tech by reproducing convincing black and reducing blur, this plasma needs no such trickery – it’s natively able to display inky blacks and boasts a fluidity to pictures that’s pretty rare in the flat TV world. If you’ve got a Blu-ray player of PlayStation3, there are few better partners than this born-again plasma.

LG 50PK990 Infinia 50-inch plasma TV, £1,599.95 www.richersounds.com

Icecrypt T2200 Freeview HD box, £139.99 www.play.com

Optoma PK102 Pico pocket projector, £229.99 www.optoma.co.uk

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As Freeview HD broadcasts are slowly spreading around the UK, there’s a lot of discussion about how expensive the new set-top boxes are. After all, you’re only getting three new hidef channels. And it’s true; basic Freeview HD boxes are just that. So step forward Digital Stream’s new Freeview HD+ recorder. As well as being able to receive hi-def and normal TV channels broadcast to its two Freeview HD tuners, the DHR8203U has a 320GB hard disk. That’s key, because it lets the box continually record so you can pause or rewind live TV, as well as recording two channels at once. It can manage 160 hours of normal Freeview channels, and 80 hours of hi-def recordings.

iTunes and Spotify have made computers the main way we listen to music – but desktop/ laptop speakers are only just catching-up. As versatile as it is slinky, this metallic system from Ixos comprises two speakers, a circular subwoofer and an iPod dock that can also take an iPhone or a Nano. Great for giving a desk some serious sonics, it’s also a candidate for pairing with a flatscreen TV if you’re disappointed with its audio prowess. Sporting a ‘Made for iPod’ badge, the Divo remotely controls and recharges an iPod/iPhone and can sync their contents with iTunes on a PC or Mac. Simply attached to a PC – or any other source – it can then play music from any website or online streaming service.

Digital Stream DHR8203U Freeview HD box, £279.95 www.simplyelectricals.co.uk

Ixos Divo, £249.99 www.ixos.co.uk/divo

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The line between amateur and professional cameras has become blurred of late, with sales of D-SLR cameras rocketing. Fuji thinks it’s found a gap in the market with its new HS10, a ‘bridge’ camera that promises the picture quality of a D-SLR, but without the bulk. It’s a tempting proposition; the HS10 does away with long lenses, but offers a 30x (24-720mm) zoom lens that should be plenty for most photographers. Also able to film video in Full HD resolution – a feature that’s fast killing camcorder sales – the HS10 also sports a motion panorama mode for ‘one shot’ sweeping panoramas, 10 megapixel pictures and a Pro Low Light mode.

Now here’s an unusual one; a serious iPod dock with room for two. Able to take – and charge – two iPods or iPhones, Pioneer’s multi-coloured XW-NAC3 can play music from a couple of Apple’s gadgets, which means automatic DJ-style mixing that should pique the interest of anyone who relies on their iPod for social gatherings. The black, white or red XW-NAC3 also has a Bluetooth module, making it possible to stream music to it from a PC, Mac or almost ay mobile phone. There’s also a USB slot on top for manually inserting a memory stick crammed with almost any music file format, including MP3 and WMA.

Pioneer XW-NAC3 dual iPod dock, £349 www.pioneer.co.uk

Fuji HS10 bridge camera, £399 www.jessops.com

Samsung SNE-60K six-inch ebook reader www.samsung.co.uk

Intempo Perform iPod dock, £129.99 www.intempo-digital.co.uk

Denon D-M38DAB hi-fi, £329.99 www.denon.co.uk

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Overcoming Market Fear Managing risk and striking a balance is key for first-time investors, says Dr David Kuo, director of The Motley Fool I was chatting with a fear counsellor recently – Barbara McLaughlin (a Harley Street specialist) helps people overcome their irrational phobias. As Barbara explained to me, on its own, fear is not a huge problem; that is, until it impinges on your daily life and starts to cause you problems.

Wrapping up the savings in an Individual Savings Account (ISA) will help. At least you will earn interest without having to pay tax. But before you get too comfortable, the bad news is that there are no savings accounts paying interest at 8 per cent.

For example, the fear of injury is what stops most people from running across a busy road. In that situation, fear is a good thing – it will stop us from getting hurt by acting recklessly. However, when the phobia stops us from leaving our homes, then that is when it becomes irrational.

Therefore, to ensure that your savings are not eaten away by inflation, you will need to take on some risk. That’s fine if you are comfortable with risk and not afraid of investing in the stock market, but what about those who are afraid to assume risk?

Some people are afraid to invest in the stock market. They perceive investing in shares as being risky, perhaps almost as risky as running across a three-lane motorway. Consequently, they would prefer to sit on a pile of cash, happy in the knowledge that their money is safe.

One way would be to invest in companies that produce the things and deliver the services that you know and trust. For instance, consider your favourite supermarket or the place you are mostly likely to meet up with friends for a cup of coffee. Delve into the finances of your gas and electricity provider or your preferred clothing retailer. Are they making money, and if so, why not consider investing in them?

However, ‘safe’ in this situation could be a costly mistake. Cash is an awful asset to have in abundance, because it is slowly being eroded by inflation. Currently inflation in the UK is around 4 per cent. Therefore, £1,000 today may only be worth £960 in a year’s time, if inflation carries on at this rate for the next 12 months. However, project that forward ten years, and your £1,000 could be worth just £660 by 2020. That is the danger of playing it safe and doing nothing with your cash. To keep pace with inflation, a basic rate taxpayer would need to find a savings account that pays interest at 5 per cent a year. A higher rate taxpayer would need to find an account that pays more than 6.6 per cent, and a super-rate taxpayer would need to find one that pays 8 per cent.

Investing in what you know can be a good way to overcome fear. After all, if you are happy to put the food you buy from your favourite supermarket in your mouth, then what’s to stop you from putting its shares in your portfolio? If your biggest fear is losing money, then consider setting up a fantasy portfolio. You can try this online through a number of financial websites. You can quickly set up a paper portfolio that will track the performance of your chosen shares. It’s how many of us started out when investing and it’s like learning to fly a plane by practising on a flight simulator first – a great way to build confidence. n

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

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HR MATTERS:: Coalition government Clare Murray examines changes made by the coalition government and the impact of change on current employment law Whilst the Queen’s speech and publication of the coalition government’s five-year programme gives us some indication of what to expect, it will be a waiting game for us to see how the new government’s policies are actually enacted over the next few years. What is clear more generally, however, is that in the future, employment regulation will need to be seen in the context of the current economic climate and the goal of driving economic growth and innovation. To help achieve this goal, the government has committed itself to a “one in one out” rule whereby no new regulation will be brought in without an existing regulation being cut. This move is likely to be welcomed by employers tired of the ever-growing body of employment legislation and suggests a shift towards more employer-leaning policies. Whilst established employment legislation is unlikely to be repealed by the new government, more recent legislation, in particular the Equality Act 2010 and the Agency Workers Regulations 2010, may prove more vulnerable. If pre-election statements can still be relied upon in this post-election

marriage, the Conservatives are unlikely to agree to the bringing into force of the socio-economic duty on the public sector, provisions on positive action in recruitment or gender pay reporting, which are all currently legislated for under the Equality Act. Likewise, early Conservative motions to revoke the Agency Workers Regulations whilst in opposition would indicate an almost certain delay in their implementation. Amongst the 22 Bills (and one draft Bill) announced in the Queen’s speech, three areas of particular interest to employers were addressed: bonuses in the financial sector, an increase to the state pension age to 66 and the UK’s participation in the European Union. In addition, in respect of equality issues, the Coalition has committed to phasing out the default retirement age; reforming the ‘Access to Work’ scheme for disabled workers; promotion of equal pay and gender equality on the boards of listed companies; and an extension of the right to request flexible working to all employees. With some commentators expecting the current political union to be short-lived, though, who knows what the future may hold for employers (and employment lawyers!)? n

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

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ExCeL London has launched a £165million International Conference Centre to bring the capital back to the forefront of international business. Claire Saunders finds out more

n a massive step towards making London one of the world’s most important international business destinations, the capital now has its first ever purpose-built, self-contained international convention centre. Located alongside the world-famous ExCeL Centre in London’s Docklands, the International Convention Centre (ICC) is a state-of-the-art, £165 million expansion programme which has created a collection of new, versatile spaces close to the existing, award-winning conference and exhibition facilities of ExCeL London. The official launch, held on 24 June, showcased all of the facilities at ICC London ExCeL, including an agency forum, a press briefing with Mayor of London Boris Johnson, lunch in the ICC Capital Suite and an event in the ICC Auditorium. “The opening of London’s first International Convention Centre is an important milestone in the City’s business tourism history and we wanted to mark it with an event that underpins its significance,” said David Pegler, managing director, ExCeL London. Although the launch was held last month, the ICC London ExCeL was open for events from May 2010. The newest feature in London’s business portfolio, the ICC London includes the UK’s largest fully-flexible auditorium, with up to 5,000 seats, alongside the City’s largest banqueting hall, the ICC Capital Hall, for up to 3,000 guests. It also offers a conference suite (for up to 2,500 delegates); the ICC Capital Suite, comprising 17 individual meeting rooms with the flexibility to host breakout sessions for 50-1,200 delegates; access to 100,000m2 of hall space; new catering and retail facilities; a dedicated business lounge; stunning reception and registration areas; and integrated access from train station to new east entrance.

The ICC is already set to bring a massive boost to London’s economy; at the beginning of this year, ExCeL London announced £6 million worth of confirmed events business after being named as London’s first ICC. Through delegate spending, this will generate an estimated £50 million economic boost for the City, with a further £50 million benefit to come from pending contracts. Enquiries were high, even ahead of the official opening of ICC London ExCeL, and events have been booked at the venue right up until 2015. An independent study by Grant Thornton estimated the expansion of ExCeL London will bring in total around £1.6 billion economic input to London by 2011. “The sheer number and quality of events that ICC London ExCeL is attracting, clearly illustrates why London and indeed the industry as a whole has needed an international convention centre,” says James Rees, director of conferences & events at ExCeL London. “London is one of the finest cities in the world and we are relishing the opportunity to play a key part in completing its business tourism product, bringing with it a massive economic benefit for the city and most importantly, as a private organisation, at no cost to the tax-paying public.” n For more information, visit www.excel-london.co.uk/icc

TAKE ME THERE BORIS To show his support for the ICC London ExCeL, Boris Johnson the Mayor of London is featuring the ICC London on his website, www.takemethereboris.co.uk. Visitors to the site can click on various London landmarks to hear Boris talking about some of London’s best features, as he takes you in his cab to the ICC London at ExCeL. “We are delighted that The Mayor of London and Visit London have fully supported us to deliver London’s first ever International Convention Centre at ExCeL” said Kevin Murphy, chief executive, ExCeL London. “This is a significant and historic moment for the City and marks a new chapter in London’s offer as a global events and business destination, enabling the capital to compete with other major world and European cities to win more large conferences and association events in the future”.

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Cost and quality Reports are regularly issued comparing the cost and quality of living between cities and countries. Last month, a report by the influential consultancy ECA International cited Japanese capital Tokyo as the most expensive location to live in followed by Oslo with Luanda, capital of the oil-rich Southern African state of Angola coming in third place. In fact, Tokyo knocked Luanda off the top spot that it had held in 2009. Advisers use these statistics to assist companies in compiling the various allowances necessary to encourage key staff to undertake foreign assignments. Global and continental results are produced. The change in rankings from 2009 to 2010 seems largely a reflection of volatile currency. Perhaps as a consequence of the depreciation of sterling, London does not appear in the top 50 whilst our European neighbours in Denmark, Switzerland and France have cities in the top 20. With the recent pressure on the Euro that could change next year. Another prestigious company, Mercer (part of the MMC group), each year produces what they call a Global Quality of Living Survey with criteria more widely drawn than their competitors. They cite criteria on factors such as personal safety and security, health issues, transport infrastructure, availability of consumer goods and adequate housing and schooling and recreation opportunities. On this basis, Europe scores much higher as a continent to live on. According to Mercer, 18 out of the top 50 cities are European with Vienna coming in first closely followed Zurich and Geneva. In the UK, London ranks at 39, while Birmingham is at 55 and Glasgow at 57. Baghdad not surprisingly came in last.

Don’t neglect your pension As a professional nomad, you have more complexities to deal with than your domestic counterparts. Pension planning is easy to put off but comes more important by the day. The future of pensions will be influenced by a number of factors. Global demographics point to lower birth rates and greater longevity. These are coupled with a perception that governments are keen to roll back state provision in this as in other areas of welfare. Some pension advisers also believe that labour mobility will increase as the century progresses with moves abroad in later life much more common. At present, all too often corporate expatriates, who may move to a number of countries in the course of their career, wind up joining local pension schemes. They may provide local tax breaks but these can be offset by currency difficulties and a general lack of portability of funds. More global pension’s solutions are coming onto the market with companies such as Aeon and Zurich Financial Services offering tailored support to the corporate market. Blevins Frank (www.blevinsfrank.com) also claims to offer advice and services to individual expatriates. So if you are about to start an expatriate assignment or are already living outside your home country, this is another item that you cannot afford to ignore.

The Forum for Expatriate Management is holding hold 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 corporates, 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, please visit www.totallyexpat.com

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Companies have become much more sophisticated in calculating the financial costs of an international assignment, however, this is not necessarily true when it comes to marriages and relationships claims Brian Friedman

here used to be a maxim that one third of all international/expatriate assignments ended prematurely. The vast majority of those curtailments were for personal or family reasons rather than professional ones. These personal aspects have been thrown into focus by a number of trends. The first and most obvious is that in marriages and partnerships, it is the norm for both partners to be working. Where an international assignment is offered to one partner, however tempting, the other party can be loathed to give up a job and career and become a ‘trailing spouse’. Research undertaken by the Permits Foundation in 2009 found that 79 per cent of all accompanying spouses and partners were in paid employment before an international assignment began and only 29 per cent during the assignment. The reason an accompanying partner may not be able to take employment is often linked to immigration restrictions. With support from a myriad of international companies the Permits Foundation campaigns to persuade governments to allow spouses and partners of employment visa holders to work without conditions. A limited number of countries (about 14) including the UK already do this but most new economic stars on the horizon, Brazil, Russia, India and China do not. (For those contemplating a move to a new country with their spouse

or partner, their website www. permitsfoundation.com is well worth a visit.) In the boom ‘war for talent years’ it was not unknown for employers to compensate partners of their mobile employees for giving up employment to accompany their partner on an assignment. Such largesse is much less common now. With dual income families the norm, giving up employment can represent a major financial risk. The majority of long term international assignees are in the 30-39 age group, for professional people the classic period to begin producing a family. As support for families by employers has waned, so there is a tendency for much more serious thinking as to whether it is advisable to potentially disrupt a child’s education with a move abroad, especially if a school place has only been obtained with a maximum effort. To attract and retain their key mobile staff employers have steadily devised more flexible way s of deploying them. It is now more common for assignments to be limited to shorter periods - six to twelve months is common. Where distance is not deemed insurmountable, commuting assignments are often mooted. This is where the employee is sent on a foreign an assignment without their family and encouraged to return home at regular intervals. Of course the right international assignment can be a boom for all concerned.

But the image of the unhappy spouse living in bored luxury in foreign climes has probably been dispelled. The strains and stresses of a globally mobile life are more likely to involve long periods of separation. Not all partnerships can manage this successfully. 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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LEADERSHIP: art or science?

The British Army recently announced plans for ‘re-balancing’ oversubscribed army units but how can redundant service leavers readjust and contribute to the British economy? Louisa Castle speaks to General Sir Michael Jackson about business, management and leadership

efence chiefs have recently announced that for the first time in eight years, long-serving soldiers are effectively going to be made redundant in order to ‘ensure the right balance of skills and experience to meet the challenges of current operations in Afghanistan’. The announcement comes when experts in the industry also suspect news of further defence cuts across the board to be nearing the horizon. We cannot avoid seeing the images of troops in Afghanistan nor hearing of the latest successes but when ‘our boys and girls’ return home and are given the option of civilian life, just how easy is it to readjust and carry on their contribution? This is exactly the question that former infantry officer and recruitment consultant Hugh Andrée asked as he founded ForceSelect, a recruitment company that sets its stall as a ‘service for the services’ with the aim of boosting the British economy by placing skilled service leavers in a wide range of jobs across the country. “I remember when I left the army that I had little or no support and like most, I had no idea what skills I had learned on duty that I could transfer to the civilian workplace,” explains Andrée. “There is a huge opportunity for British business to tap into the skills and experience that service personnel can offer and it is our objective to provide these men and women with the best and most appropriate opportunities.” ForceSelect also counts SAS hero and bestselling author, Andy McNab and former Chief of General Staff, General Sir Michael Jackson, CBE amongst its directors. As the former head of the army, General Sir Mike Jackson is renowned for his outspoken manner, distinguished leadership and complete respect from the troops. But what makes a good leader? “Good leadership skills are as innate as much as they

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are learned. The potential is there in anybody, the key is in identifying that potential. You can learn the skills of management from CDs and books but leadership is more art than science. “But it’s also about personal attributes; professionalism; conscience; judgement; moral; integrity and courage. It’s about how you handle yourself and how you stay true to yourself even if that decision or avenue is unpopular. “Obviously senior leadership has to be handled in a much more political environment and here your personal integrity is the characteristic that comes to the fore. We have seen recently what happens when integrity is lost.” Integrity is also something that Sir Mike attributes to the skills that the ex-servicemen and women can bring to the economy. “We lack the can-do attitude in Britain and this is something that is integral for ex-service personnel, along with positivity, structure, skills and ethos. “Teamwork is key too, you can bet your bottom dollar that they’ll be there and yes these are crucial in combat but also for businesses today. The skills are fully transferable, simply need adapting. “Not only will businesses benefit from the skills, they will benefit from the talent that will stand them in good stead for many years to come.” And who is the leader’s leader? “It would have to be the Duke of Wellington – the utter determination, the clarity in his campaign and the can-do attitude, producing extraordinary results on limited means.” ForceSelect has already established key partnerships with international and medium sized businesses and has also set up a foundation which aims to raise over £500,000 a year for service charities. n For further information, visit www.forceselect.com

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THE LAST CONSIGNMENT

31, July 2010 will see the launch of a limited edition piece of Royal Naval history, the last remaining stocks of Royal Naval run from 1970

orty years ago, a 300-year-old tradition ended at precisely six bells in the forenoon (11am) when the last rum ration was issued aboard ships of the British Royal Navy – a day forever remembered as Black Tot Day. To commemorate and celebrate this day, the very same rum that has been stored away since 1970 and that has sat silently in ceramic flagons since that date is being released under the name, Black Tot Last Consignment. Described by the experts as “a truly remarkable rum...and re-establishes true Naval

rum as a complex, intriguing spirit, and one which itself helped to give birth to a new era of quality for rum and usher in the spirit’s first great age of popularity” this piece of history is being presented in a traditional glass bottle presented in a black walnut box with brass plaque and certificate of authenticity and replica silver lined copper tot cup. n Black Tot Last Consignment will be released on 31 July, 2010 and will retail at £600 per bottle. It is available from Speciality Drinks on 020 8838 9444.

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Terrace opening from May 13th with special BBQ grill menu on Thursday through Saturday evenings

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ON THE ROAD In cooperation with member hotels across Germany and Austria, BMW ConnectedDrive and Sixt, Design Hotels™ have launched 11 road trips, specially designed for independent travellers, who wish to discover the most hidden regional delights. Each trip takes in the cultural, culinary, historical and architectural highlights of the immediate region, such as famous wineries, contemporary art museums and hot new restaurants. Aside from a great day out, the Design Hotels™ road trips are perhaps the most culturally rich excuse to date, for letting rip on the autobahn.

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LIFE’S A BEACH

In the playground of the cool, the melting pot of international tastemakers and on the boardwalk of the fashion jet set is where you’ll find W South Beach, the latest offering from the W Hotels design-led lifestyle brand. Follow in the footsteps of Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz and A-Rod and be seen at the ultimate in Miami cool, sandwiched between the powder-soft sands of Miami Beach and bustling Collins Avenue. Dine with Mr Chow, relax in the full-service Bliss Spa, kick back with a little poolside dining and enjoy the ‘Whatever/Whenever’ service philosophy for which W Hotels is renowned the world over. Or indulge in your passion for fashion with an exclusive deal with Saks Fifth Avenue. Step out of your private car and into the exclusive Fifth Avenue Club, located at the Bal Harbour Shops. Enjoy a champagne cocktail upon arrival and browse the pre-selected display of the latest in fashion for any occasion, all in your size and based on your tastes; benefit from a 15 per cent discount, on-the-spot alterations, delivered to your door, lunch at Carpaccio and head over ‘peels’ pedicure at Bliss Spa

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Travel fact: STYLE: IN THE BAG Dorchester Collection has just launched the perfect travel accessory: the new Luxury Traveller, designed by renowned English handbag designer Louise Hempleman. Made from the finest black leather, it features a unique design across the front using the colours that represent each of the hotels in the Dorchester Collection. The perfect size for carry-on luggage, the Luxury Traveller contains six stylish travel necessities from each of the hotels, including a Smythson notebook from The Dorchester, and leather Loewe slippers from Hôtel Plaza Athénée; a must-have for style-conscious travellers. www.dorchestercollection.com

The first granite temple in the world, the Brihadeswara Temple at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India is made from one single piece of granite, weighing 80 tonnes. The magnificent temple was built in just five years from 1004–9 AD.

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Beverley Byrne has a date with a donkey in the wild heart of Mallorca

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rriving at our rendezvous overlooking La Residencia, I find browneyed Pancho waiting patiently. Leaving the hotel behind, I follow as he instinctively negotiates the stony switchback trail into the Tramuntana mountains. As we climb between terraced olive groves, blossoming almond trees and scented pines, the coral-coloured rooftops of Deià disappear, leaving panoramic views of Mallorca’s sapphire sea and the towering peaks above. Occasionally, I stroke Pancho’s hirsute back, but he plods on regardless, effortlessly toting panniers containing our picnic fare. Reaching our destination, a sturdy shepherd’s hut, we’re greeted by La Residencia’s chefs, who swiftly prepare a gourmet barbecue. Later, while I enjoy a posh picnic served at a table laid with fine china and white linen, Pancho munches contentedly on a carrot. OK, I admit a date with one of La Residencia’s adorable resident donkeys might seem an unusually imaginative and bohemian way to explore Mallorca’s wild heart, but it seems to encapsulate all this region has to offer. Located in Deià, an artist’s enclave located on Mallorca’s rugged, unspoilt northwest coast, La Residencia has, for donkey’s years, been a favourite retreat for rock icons, royalty and Hollywood’s finest. Formerly owned by Richard Branson and now a star in the Orient Express constellation of hotels, celebrities have flocked here to soak up La Residencia’s famous brand of relaxed opulence. Framed photographs displayed in reception merely hint at the high-profile personalities one might bump into during a stay at La Residencia. Some, including Andrew Lloyd Webber and Mr and Mrs Michael Douglas who have holiday homes in the area, might even be found dining in the hotel’s renowned El Olivo restaurant, reputed to be the best on the island. Originally comprising two manor houses dating from the 16th and 17th century, this architectural legacy has been maintained as the hotel expanded. Now four handsome fincas are linked by labyrinthine passages, secret courtyards and ornamental terraces festooned with tropical flowers, trees and shrubs. My sumptuous suite, complete with

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shuttered windows and a private terrace overlooking the whitewashed villas of Deià and the embracing Tramuntana mountains, features original paintings and typical Mallorcan antique furniture. One of the hotel’s three swimming pools shimmers on the terrace below and a short walk leads to tennis courts, a gym, and an award-winning spa where I indulge in yoga lessons and massages, leaving me languid and soporific. To combat my lethargy, I take a short stroll down the road to Ca n’Alluny. Once the home of writer and poet Robert Graves, who lived here from 1925 until his death in l985, this handsome stone house is now a museum dedicated to the man and his work. The interior remains much as it was when he and his family were in residence. Eerily, in his study a box of nibs remain on the surface of his desk together with a teacup, a magnifying glass and pages of manuscript scored heavily with inky crossings out. It’s as if he’s just stepped out of the room to walk Solomon, his Labrador, down to the romantic cove where he enjoyed a daily swim. Famous friends, from Ava Gardner to Kingsley Amis, arriving in Deià during the ‘50s and ‘60s, ensured its reputation as an avant-garde artist’s colony. But long before this celebrity invasion, the sleepy rural region was already seducing writers, composers and artists. During the atrocious winter of 1838, Chopin and his mistress George Sand, who described Mallorca as “the painter’s El Dorado” plus her two children, took up residence in the Carthusian monastery dominating the town of Valldemossa. It proved a wretched time. For weeks, Chopin was holed up in a monk’s cell miserably waiting for his piano to arrive from France. Eventually it appeared on a cart dragged by the eponymous Mallorcan donkey. His piano remains on display in the fascinating monastery museum along with other related artefacts, manuscripts and letters. Exploring these austere surroundings, it’s easy to imagine Chopin composing works including the Raindrop Prelude, whilst Sand worked on her less than complimentary account of their stay, A Winter In Mallorca. As this year marks the bicentenary of Chopin’s birth, the annual music festival, held during August, is another reason to visit this atmospheric town.

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In Valldemossa’s cultural centre, I discover another early convert to the area. In l867, Archduke Luis Salvator of Habsburg and Lotringa sailed to Mallorca in his yacht, Nixe. Dropping anchor off the coast of Deià, he fell in love with the area and, scandalously, the daughter of the town carpenter. Abandoning the Austro-Hungarian Empire (where he was third in line to the throne), he stayed for decades working to preserve ancient olive trees, creating walking paths and occasionally entertaining prominent figures of the European aristocracy in his beautiful castle overlooking the sea. These days, it is Hollywood royalty who are promoting this Mallorcan idyll. Valldemossa’s cultural centre was sponsored by Michael Douglas, and here I watch him star in a documentary charting the history of the region. Heroically filmed against the backdrop of the Tramuntana mountains, Douglas reveals he’d expected Mallorca to be nothing more than a tourist trap – but this area, rich in culture, proved him wrong. Together with his first wife, he bought and renovated an historic property on the coast and devoted himself to challenging such negative perceptions. Of course, there will always be aspects of Mallorca appealing to visitors requiring nothing more than sun, sand and a rollicking good time. But for those seeking tranquillity, tradition and inspiring scenery, there is an alternative. You won’t find any straw donkeys in Deià but at least here, and throughout this ravishing corner of the island, reality is far more satisfying. n

Facts: La Residencia will arrange walking tours (with or without donkeys), accompanied hikes and art walks. Lifestyle activities from complimentary yoga, Tai chi and aqua aerobics, together with a wide range of cultural tours, are also available.

British Airways now flies to Palma from London City. Flights operate three times a week. Fares start from £69 one way including taxes/fees and charges. www.ba.com

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Classic double rooms at La Residencia start from Euro 245 (from £216) per room per night on a bed and breakfast basis. For further information or to make a booking, go to www.hotel-laresidencia.com or call Orient-Express on 0845 077 2222.

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With 11 flights a week operating from London City Airport, airline Baboo is enjoying a rise in popularity as Londoners jet off for a stylish weekend break in the cosmopolitan Swiss city of Geneva A popular city break destination, Geneva is Switzerland’s second-largest city, and it’s the most cosmopolitan by far. Boasting one of the most picturesque city settings in Europe (with views of the Rhône, Lake Geneva and the Alps), Geneva is home to a fantastic range of award-winning restaurants, galleries, shops and museums. Visitors to the city shouldn’t miss the majestic Cathédrale de St Pierre, which dominates the centre of town. The part-Romanesque, part-Gothic Cathédrale is famous as the platform of preacher John Calvin from 1536 to 1564, and is well worth a visit. The Patek Phillipe Museum is an absolute must for any watch enthusiasts (Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 7, www.patekmuseum.com), where visitors can view an extensive collection, showing off the precision art and elaborate decoration involved in the making of quality timepieces (open Tuesday–Saturday). And, of course, any tourists in Geneva can’t fail to notice Jet D’Eau – the world’s tallest fountain shoots water into the air with incredible force (124mph) to create a 140m plume!

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Before the final flight back to London City Airport, make sure you sample some of Geneva’s famous cafes and restaurants. Les Armures (1 Rue du Puits St-Pierre, 00 41 22 310 3442, www.hotel-les-armures.ch) is the city’s oldest restaurant – famous guests include Bill and Hillary Clinton, and the dining area is spread over three floors. U Bobba (Rue de la Corraterie 21, 022 310 53 40) is another hotspot, and is a popular hangout for the young, cultured crowd, one of Geneva’s best roof terraces, serving yummy cocktails and delicious food. For more information on flying to Geneva with Baboo, visit www.flybaboo.com

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All-inclusive deals were popularised by the rise of the package holiday in the 1970s. Then came a stigma by association with the Brits abroad in the Costa del Sol but with high end hotels now offering their own versions of all-inclusive, Emma Fitzmaurice discovers all-inclusive can live up to the standard of luxury you would expect

uxury included® is the branding that Sandals uses for its ultimate all-inclusive holidays; luxurious accommodation, à la carte dining, premium wines and spirits, anytime snacks, land and water sports, personalised butler service, gratuities and even airport transfers. Nowhere is this epitomised further than at their Emerald Bay island retreat in Great Exuma, Bahamas. Opened earlier this year the sprawling retreat occupies a sublime mile long stretch of beach covering 500 acres of luxury including an 18-hole Greg Norman-designed championship golf course, full-service marina, five restaurants and 183 beachfront rooms and suites. Welcomed by your own personal butler, a Kir Royale and hand-dipped chocolate strawberries, the experience begins as it means to go on. Trained to the highest standards, the London-based Guild of Professional English Butlers, the Sandals Resorts Butlers look after you before you even set foot in the Bahamas confirming your preferences to ensure that everything is set from the start. This continues throughout, from selecting your pillow from the personal pillow menu to un-packing your luggage and from drawing scented bubble baths to serving private meals on the terrace. Choose to while away the afternoon in one of the poolside cabanas, your personal butler ensuring you are kept cool with Evian spritzers, fresh towels and cool sorbet. Take advantage of the inclusive water sports and diving with daily snorkelling trips, hobie cat sailing and scuba diving for certified divers. Discover the hidden coves and cays featured on the big screen. And for those looking to be pampered the Red Lane Spa® experience, famed for its use of botanical and indigenous ingredients, offers treatment rooms, steam baths and full-service beauty salon. Why not indulge in an exclusive 90-minute Dermalogica® / Red Lane Spa® signature treatment? No wonder then that the travel experts predict that the big trend for 2010 is going to be all-inclusive. And with the luxury market offering a new level of all-inclusive, it’s hard to argue with them. n Luxury Included® is available at selected Sandals Resorts. For further information on Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas and the Luxury Included® service call 0800 742 742 or visit www.sandals.co.uk

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OVER THE WATER Bringing the guest experience to the next level, Sandals Grande St Lucian Spa & Beach Resort will be home to the first ever over-the-water suites in St Lucia in 2012. Featuring see-through glass floors, over-the-water hammocks, outdoor showers and Jacuzzis and lit water for stunning night time viewing, the suites offer the ultimate in luxury and privacy.

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Succumbing to the temptation of New York’s sights, tastes and sounds, Penelope M Walsh takes a bite out of the Big Apple Where to stay:

Leading Lights

Infused at every turn with the dramatic Art Deco glamour of 1930s New York, The Chatwal occupies top billing in New York’s theatre block and is located on the former site of the Lambs Club, America’s first professional theatre club. Opening at the beginning of August, this sleek and stylish hotel has retained a classic club like ambience, combined with a modern edge and will be the first member of The Leading Hotels of the World. To experience a more intimate and exclusive alternative to New York’s myriad of hotels, why not rent your own luxury apartment in The Sheffield Building. Available to rent through The Rocksure Collection and situated in the heart of Manhattan, the apartment offers stunning views across the Hudson River, not to mention plenty of space to spread out those little blue bags. www.thechatwalny.com www.rocksurerentals.com

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New York’s immigrant heritage has lead to a rich, delicious melting pot of different cuisines. Famous for its impressive array of street food, these quick fix foods make a great pit stop between shopping or business meetings. For an authentic lox and cream cheese bagel head to Russ and Daughter’s, or sample pastrami on rye at Katz’s Deli, both of which have been serving up delicious deli delicacies for generations. For dinner, head to Matsuri at The Maritime Hotel, a great Japanese restaurant from celebrity chef Tadashi Ono, who has been credited with bringing traditional Japanese hotpot to America. Try saké from the acclaimed list or the new Chamomile Martini for a refreshing summer cocktail. Or try your luck securing one of the much sought after tables at Gemma at The Bowery Hotel; a Manhattan favourite, serving rustic Italian food in a candle lit and character filled space. www.russanddaughters.com www.katzdeli.com matsurinyc.com www.theboweryhotel.com

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The grand dame of New York’s art museums, The Metropolitan, is one of the largest collections in the world and houses more than two million works of art, spanning five thousand years of world culture. Showing until August 15, don’t miss special exhibition ‘American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity’, which explores archetypes of American femininity, particularly through dress. www.metmuseum.org

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Cocktail Hour

New York is so renowned for cocktails, there is even a cocktail named after its fairest isle. For a cocktail of style and spectacular views, head to the trendy Meatpacking District and retox and refresh on the rooftop of the Gansevoort Hotel at the Plunge Bar. In addition to cocktails and a pool, the bar offers 360 degree views across the city, stretching as far as the Empire State Building and New Jersey. www.hotelgansevoort.com City Airport offers two direct flights daily from Monday to Friday and an extra flight on Sunday to New York

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New York is famous for its department stores, and Barney’s and Blommingdales, havens for luxury label lovers’, are certainly worth a visit. The largest department store in the world, Macy’s is as iconic a part of New York’s history as the Thanksgiving parade it has organised since 1924. If you like your shopping a little more bijou, head to Soho, where along with high-end fashion boutiques on Mercer, Broome and Spring Street, you can explore the outside markets, with plenty of potential for spotting up and coming design talent.

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Summerschool This summer, the legendary barbecue master classes return to The Grove. With skilled chefs from Weber offering their culinary expertise, hot hints for creating the perfect barbecue, and the chance to sample all the delights they cook up, we headed over to The Grove to see what we could learn

et in a beautiful and peaceful walled garden in the grounds of The Grove, a cosmopolitan country hotel in the Hertfordshire countryside, the location for the master classes makes a great place to while away a sunny Sunday afternoon. The classes run from 11am until about 1pm, or, until everyone has had their fill of the gorgeous food prepared before their very eyes by the two Weber trained chefs. And, being run in small groups (our group had only ten people) every guest can get the most out of the experience. Cooking on three different barbecues of varying sizes, the chefs first of all took us through the preparation for a great barbecue, demonstrating and offering tips on how to prepare, clean and light one without much huffing and puffing and getting covered in ash. Once smouldering away, we turned to the cooking and the different methods, for example the merits and uses of direct cooking (on the coals) and indirect cooking (with all the coals on one side, to create an area for slow cooking). Expert tips all the way - getting a good cooking heat is key to a successful barbecue. Already the master class was paying off and we hadn’t even started cooking! The chefs then began cooking the many treats on offer, cooking in stages, to allow guests to graze slowly over the course of the afternoon, and to provide ample time for questions on each dish. Expert tip number three: Cooking in stages is a great way of serving a barbecue at home, and is certainly a good way to ensure that the host can enjoy the barbecue as much as their guests. Taking us through a vast range of dishes, chefs demonstrated great barbecue recipes for flat breads, and different dips including a delicious sweet, smokey babaganoush, Portobello mushrooms, grilled asparagus and roast new herb buttered potatoes, a whole side of salmon, and also salmon fillets, to demonstrate how to cook with more manageable pieces.

Other culinary highlights of the class were the sausages and brie. Taking about 20 minutes to melt properly our brie was baked and stuffed with herbs, making a delicious, gooey dish, perfect for sharing and dipping with a baguette warmed, of course, on the barbecue. If you’re feeling extravagant try stuffing with truffles. The sausages were incredible. Skewed together, in a technique called rafting, and infused with rosemary and thyme, they were allowed to cook until the skin was browned for mouth-watering flavour. Never pierce the skin of the sausages though as it will allow the juices to escape and affect the flavour. During the afternoon, we enjoyed some great dishes, fresh from the heat of the barbecue and learnt some great recipes and good tips for making the most of your barbecue. I certainly can’t wait to try those tips out on my own guests. n

BBQ MASTER CLASS Left: Summer Cook Out Ingredients

Check in Saturday at midday and enjoy lunch and dinner, breakfast and BBQ Sunday lunch, one night in the West Wing, your BBQ Master Classes, plus unlimited use of all the facilities, £325 per person.

Right top: Weber chef, John Ingram teaching

For an extra £160 per person, arrive on Friday and enjoy all of the above plus dinner and an extra night’s B&B.

Right bottom: The Grove’s Great Summer Cook-Out

For more information, or to reserve your place visit www.thegrove.co.uk or call 01923 296010

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THE NEW ADDITION Birleys, one of Canary Wharf’s most established food retailers, has just opened its newest branch at Churchill place. Serving the great Birleys mix of freshly made to order salads, soups, hot and cold speciality sandwiches, breakfast and drinks, this will be Birleys sixth location in Canary Wharf, meaning wherever you are when you need to make a breakfast or lunch time pitstop, there is now a Birleys conveniently situated near you.

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THE PINCER EFFECT

BIRLEYS, Churchill Place, Canary Wharf www.birleysandwiches.co.uk

Pincer, a new luxury vodka, has set about defying the current hange over inducing market, with an alcoholic concoction that will actually cure rather than cause those morning after blues. Inspired by its founder’s own home hangover remedy, this premium vodka is infused with extracts of milk thistle and wild elderflower, special ingredients which have been known for their medicinal properties since the Greco Roman times, and help to prevent hangovers whilst adding a light, refreshing taste to the vodka. This ingenious drink has already found favour with London’s hard partying elite including Orlando Bloom and Snow Patrol, who designed a limited edition box for it. Kate Moss and her celebrity hair stylist friend James Brown are said to be so enamoured of Pincer Vodka’s restorative effects that they even choose it for the launch of James’ new salon, using it to invent a new cocktail named ‘Scandalous’.

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM Britain’s foremost chocolatiers, Charbonnel et Walker, have been making truffles fit for a king ever since Edward VII instigated the culinary collaboration in 1875, and this summer’s White Chocolate and Strawberry Truffle is no exception. Handmade in Royal Tunbridge Wells using an original recipe and the finest ingredients, inside the new summer truffle’s fine white chocolate casing lies a delicious milk chocolate and strawberry centre. Hand finished with a piece of real strawberry, the truffles are both delicious and delicately light, making them the perfect summer indulgence.

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This month, Café Rouge launches a delicious new Spring/Summer menu. Highlights of the new menu include, the beautifully simple platter of serrano ham with creamy mustard and celeriac remoulade, the new signature salad of chicken, bacon, avocado, egg and green beans in a creamy garlic dressing topped with Grana Padano and two irresistible new ice-cream sundaes, the Coup Rouge and Coup Gourmand. CAFÉ ROUGE, MacKenzie Walk Canary Wharf

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A staple of Mexican cuisine, pico de gallo takes its name from the Spanish for “rooster’s beak”. This spicy condiment is typically made with a mixture of fresh and uncooked tomatoes, onions, chillies, coriander leaf and lemon or lime juice. It is used widely in Mexican cuisine, much like a chutney or salsa.

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CREATURE Comforts

Already a Canary Wharf favourite for long, lazy brunches and comfort food with a difference, modern British restaurant Canteen has just launched a takeaway service, right in time for the picnic season. Letting a little of the characteristic Canteen comfort into an otherwise ordinary working lunch, Penelope M Walsh puts the new takeaway service to the test

e began our takeaway banquet with the roast tomato and goats cheese tart and the fish finger sandwich. Unusual yet decidedly simple, the fish finger sandwich is a Canteen favourite and a good takeaway lunch staple. Hearty without being heavy, the dish was made with a chunky, flaky, fillet of cod encased in light, crispy breadcrumbs. The sandwich was enlivened with a tartare sauce made with capers, which gave it a punchy, piquant edge. Although the two main ingredients of the tomato and goat’s cheese tart were sweet and creamy, the goat’s cheese was very mild and the individual flavours of the tart were not as distinct as one would expect from this well known dish. The tart would perhaps work well as a light al fresco lunch, teamed with one of Canteen’s salads. Which leads us onto the beets, goats curd, pea shoots and pumpkin seed salad. A slight alteration on a classic combination, the beets included a familiar, fresh and crunchy beetroot and a sweet, sun dried beet, with delicious crinkly-caramelly skin. The goat’s curd, like the goat’s cheese, was mild by goat’s cheese standards, but had a smooth and creamy texture. The overall flavours were light and fresh, and the additional crunch of the pumpkins seeds added a little variation in the texture. Canteen’s signature dish is the ‘humble British pie’, which comes with mashed potato, greens and ‘proper’ gravy. The fillings change on a regular basis, dependent on what is in season, and range from traditional stalwarts steak and ale to more innovative creations, such as duck, chestnut and prune.

We tried the curried chicken pie, which was not heavily spiced but sweet and creamy, with a little curry earthiness. Not unlike that colonial inspired classic, coronation chicken, the pie’s retro flavours harked back to the old days of British canteens, that the restaurant takes its name from. Although the pastry didn’t part with a crunch, the dish tasted good and was hearty and filling for a heavy day stuck at your desk. Alongside tea time favourites, like scones and carrot cake, Canteen’s cake counter features the unusual sounding chocolate and beetroot cake. The cake was moist and had a delicious, fudgy texture and intense chocolate flavour, without the rich, heaviness one might ordinarily associate with an indulgent chocolate treat. We also ordered the rhubarb compote with fresh strawberries as a dessert. Unfortunately, there are two rhubarb compotes on the menu, and the confusion that evidently ensued, meant we ended up with the rhubarb compote with yoghurt and granola from the breakfast menu. This light, sweet treat, with thick chunks of seasonal rhubarb would make a great start to the day, but a ‘different’ way to round off lunch. Canteen is renowned for its great menu. If those days, when deadlines loom and back to back meetings edge their way into your schedule, leave you with cravings for the sort of comforts of childhood, that Canteen dishes up, but not the time to make it into the restaurant, it is great to have the option to take those nostalgic treats away with you. n For further information and takeaway menu, visit www.canteen.co.uk

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Chef and founder of The Saffron House, Kumud Gandhi, talks to Penelope M Walsh about her innovative health food concept and how to make delicious healthy food an easy part of a busy lifestyle Mix together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, 1.

soya and oyster sauce and place the tuna loin in the mixture, leaving it to marinade (for 30 minutes if time allows), whilst you prepare your salad. Lemon juice aids digestion of fats and grease, preventing them from sticking to the internal wall of the intestines. The garlic in the marinade is another superfood. It kills bacteria and is therefore great for the immune system, aids digestion and has also been found to inhibit tumour cell formation, making it a great weapon against cancer.

2. Thinly slice the fennel, halve the cherry tomatoes and

former city executive, Kumud remembers the days of high-octane stress and the struggle to give your body that much-needed nutritional fuel when the clock ticks on deadlines and your bed beckons. Her passion for cooking allowed her to switch off, relax and reward herself, and she believes that, armed with a little know-how, we can make our food work for us, gaining amazing health benefits from the same herbs and spices that will make our food delicious and exciting.

IN G R E D IE N T S For the marinade: 400g loin of tuna 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 clove of garlic Â˝ tsp black pepper 2 tsp soya sauce 2 tsp oyster sauce

place in a bowl with the salad leaves, French beans and half of the coriander. Add freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste.

Disappointed with the accepted norm of dull and meek health food, Kumud pursued her passion for food and set up The Saffron House, an exclusive cooking school and catering company, run on an innovative culinary concept of healthy food that delights not just your doctor, but all your senses with beautiful presentation and a delicious taste. Kumud also offers food consultancy, giving you the tools and information to create stunning dishes perfectly suited to your lifestyle and health needs. Giving us a taste of how she uses different foods and spices to create food that is great for your body and soul, Kumud shares her Seared Black Pepper Tuna Salad recipe, a dish which makes up in style and taste what it lacks in time and effort, making it perfect for busy gourmets.

3. Dress with extra virgin olive oil, using your hands to

mix the salad as the heat will help develop the flavours. Famous in Greek philosophy for making people lean, fennel is an appetite suppressant, making it a good natural aid to weight loss. Coriander is a natural diuretic, an antiinflammatory and can also help to aid digestion, especially when combined with black pepper, as it is in this dish.

Arrange the salad delicately on a serving plate ready for

Now preheat a heavy-based frying pan, and once

4. the tuna.

5. searing hot, place the tuna into the pan to cook for

30 seconds on each side. Packed with vitamins and minerals, this serving of tuna provides many of your daily mineral requirements, including 50 per cent of your Omega 3 essential fatty acids, potassium and magnesium and 100 per cent of your protein, selenium and vitamins B and C.

Remove the tuna from the pan and slice evenly into 1

6. cm thick pieces. Place on top of your salad and garnish with the remaining coriander. Now sit back and enjoy your masterpiece.

For the salad:

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AVENUE Q Avenue Q is the Tony Awardwinning musical that was brought across the pond over four years ago and greeted with much scepticism. Today the show’s home is the Wyndham’s Theatre where the mixture of humans and puppets entertain on a daily basis. Described as an X-rated Sesame Street, the show is set in a down trodden street on the outskirts of New York where the puppets (cleverly manipulated by the adults) get up to all sorts of activities that Miss Piggy and Kermy would blush at. It’s good fun and the score is tuneful and witty; appealing to everyone’s wicked side in a world that some consider to have gone politically-correct-mad. There’s clever songs that cover the internet, racism, sex and Schadenfreude which sit happily alongside sharp one-liners. And it all works perfectly. For those who like to delve a little deeper it’s a gritty show, taking the ‘shouldn’t really say’ and making it said but overall it’s an entertaining night out. Tickets start at £10. www.avenueqthemusical.co.uk

TAKE YOUR SEATS The most popular season of classical music in England continues to go from strength to strength at the Royal Albert Hall. The 2010 Proms features a varied but accessible programme that regularly draws huge audiences, concluding on the last night with seas of Union Jack-wavers belting out the national anthem. The aim, for the past 100 years, has been to mix the popular and familiar with the surprising and innovative, so if you go to a concert to hear your favourite piece, you may leave having discovered a whole new composer. Five hundred standing tickets for each concert are available on the door for just £5, so top international orchestras and soloists, and a real sense of fun can all be had for half the price of a central London cinema ticket. Turn up early for the biggest stars – and queue overnight if you want to get into the Last Night. The Proms, 16 July–11 September, Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington www.bbc.co.uk/proms

MUSIC’S COMING HOME The inaugural Greenwich Summer Sessions takes place over four days in July at the spectacular Old Royal Naval College, and includes a diverse line-up of music split into distinct themes celebrating Greenwich’s unique history. Four open-air music events entitled Rebels, Royals, Rivers and Runners will help celebrate Greenwich’s role as a host borough for London 2012. British folk star Seth Lakeman and Celtic indie veterans The Levellers get the festival off on a Wednesday night, before the mood changes completely with a second

night performance by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, plus soprano Natasha Marsh and tenor Nicky Spence. Friday night’s third concert features the inimitable Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, alongside Gilson Lavis, Alison Moyet, Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall. There’s no action on Saturday night, but the festival resumes on Sunday with an Olympic-themed finale, which includes a set from local boys Athlete. Greenwich Summer Sessions, 21–25 July, Old Royal Naval College www. greenwich.gov.uk/festivals

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SARGENT AND THE SEA Best known for his society portraits, American artist John Singer Sargent was also passionate about the sea, a subject that recurs in early

works created during his late teens and early 20s. The exhibition, Sargent and the Sea, at the Royal Academy of Arts, presents more than 80 paintings, drawings and watercolours dating from these early years, from 1874 to 1880, drawing on recent discoveries which have shed new light on Sargent’s activity as a maritime painter. These include the unveiling of three important seascapes, and the location of other previously untraced pictures, including Atlantic Sunset, The Derelict, and Seascape. Seascapes and coastal scenes depict views of the Normandy and Brittany coasts, Capri, Morocco and other Mediterranean ports which the young artist travelled to. 10 July–26 September, Royal Academy of Arts www.royalacademy.org.uk

SUMMERTIME CIRQUE Since starting out on the streets of Quebec in the early 1980s, Cirque du Soleil has achieved success on a global scale, and now the modern day circus returns to London’s Wembley Arena with one of their longest running touring shows, Saltimbanco, performed worldwide since 1992. The name comes from the Italian “saltare in banco”, which literally means “to jump on a bench”, and the show explores the urban experience from the families on the streets to the skyscrapers above. An imaginary city is the backdrop for the jumps, leaps and gravitydefying aerobatics that are their signature style. The stunts are all very traditional big top acts, with a cast of more than 50 performing platespinning and hula-hoop routines, balancing acts and juggling, while the striking lighting design makes the costumes and sets come alive in a vivid and ever-changing array of colours.

LONDON’S RUNNING Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the 2010 ASICS British 10K London Run takes place on the second Sunday of July, with nearly 30,000 runners expected to take to the streets of the capital. Starting at Hyde Park Corner, the course heads down Piccadilly and Pall Mall to Trafalgar Square, along the Embankment to the City, taking in St Paul’s and Tower Bridge, and finally back to Whitehall, looping past the London Eye on the way. The runners are joined by celebrities and athletics champions. Last year, the event was a family affair as Kenyan siblings Cyrus and Catherine Ndereba won both the men’s and women’s races, with times just over the halfhour mark. Ten kilometres can seem daunting for newcomers to running, but it’s by no means impossible. www.theBritish10klondon.co.uk

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HIGH TEA To celebrate the launch of ‘C’, a new perfume from the private collection of Clive Christian, creator of the world’s most expensive perfume, Fortnum and Mason are hosting an afternoon tea in the St. James’s Restaurant, inspired by the rare ingredients. With each afternoon tea you will receive a consultation with a Clive Christian Perfume Specialist, who will introduce you to the perfumery that was uniquely crowned by Queen Victoria and has earned a reputation for creating the world’s most luxurious perfumes. www.fortnumandmason.com

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There is a sting in the tail from the new CGT rules for basic rate taxpayers, though. An individual’s capital gains will be added to their income when assessing whether they remain basic rate taxpayers for the purposes of CGT. An investor whose income and gains approach £44,000 will therefore be liable to pay 28 per cent rather than 18 per cent CGT.

A positive outlook for interest rates

Liam Bailey, head of Knight Frank residential research, comments that the capital gains tax (CGT) rise was less painful than expected and a short-term surge in secondhome purchases will follow

y virtue of the heavily trailed advance warnings from the Government, CGT was always going to be the main story from this budget. In reality the rise to 28 per cent for higher-rate tax payers is a non-issue for the housing market. The rise came into play overnight, meaning that there will be no sudden sell-off of second homes or investment properties. The new rate effectively takes us back to a level last seen under the pre2008 rules, when taper relief enabled a 40 per cent headline rate of CGT to be reduced to 24 per cent . With higher-rate CGT the argument for property investment still looks strong, and capital gains still compare very favourably with income tax at 40 per cent. Very early evidence suggests that the secondhome market, which was very strong up until the CGT rise was first mooted in May and which then promptly stalled, will kick back into life very rapidly. We experienced a noticeable upsurge in calls to our second-home teams in the hours after the Chancellor sat down.

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It was noticeable that the Budget contained strong GDP growth forecasts for 2011 and 2012. The inference from this is that the Bank of England will be encouraged to maintain a very loose monetary policy well into 2011, if not longer. This requirement to offset fiscal tightening through monetary policy, suggests that interest rates at their current levels could well be maintained for longer than was previously thought likely. This will underpin house prices and also contribute to ongoing low supply in the market as potentially distressed owners are protected by low mortgage payments. With the imposition of the new 20 per cent VAT rate being delayed until January 2011, the risk that this change might add to inflationary pressures is reduced considerably.

High Stamp Duty rates under scrutiny While the budget confirmed that the new 5 per cent higher rate of Stamp Duty would be introduced for residential property purchases from April 2011, there was a tacit acceptance that Stamp Duty rates are beginning to hit levels where purchasers are being encouraged to exploit more creative opportunities for avoidance. The Government announced that they would examine whether changes to the rules on stamp duty land tax on high value property transactions are needed to prevent a reduction in tax take.

Wealth taxes back in the spotlight As announced in the Coalition Agreement, the Government announced that it will review the taxation of non-domiciled individuals. This review will assess ‘whether changes can be made to the current rules to ensure that non-domiciled individuals make a fair contribution to reducing the deficit, in return for greater certainty and stability for those bringing skills and investment to the UK.’ The ultimate impact of this review will be difficult to pre-judge, there is a sharp divergence of opinion regarding ‘non-doms’ between the Conservatives and the Lib-Dems. n www.knightfrank.co.uk

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Westgrove, SE10

Pan Peninsula East, E14

£1,850 per week Furnished

£495 per week Furnished

Stefan Saul ssaul@savills.com 020 7531 2500

Tower Walk, E1W

Bombay Court, SE16

2 Reception rooms n open kitchen n dining area n 6 bedrooms n 4 bathrooms n roof terrace n patio n garden

Reception room n separate kitchen n dining area n 2 bedrooms n 2 bathrooms n leisure facilities n communal garden

2 Reception rooms n separate kitchen n 5 bedrooms n 2 bathrooms n utility room n roof terrace n garage

Reception room n open kitchen n 3 bedrooms n 2 bathrooms n balcony n roof terrace n lift access n day porter n allocated parking

£1,295 per week Unfurnished

£600 per week Furnished

Laura Tatham ltatham@savills.com 0207 456 6800

Teal Court, E1W

Boardwalk Place, E14

Reception room n separate kitchen n 2 bedrooms n 2 bathrooms n balcony n lift access n allocated parking n 24hr porter

Double reception room n separate kitchen n 3 bedrooms n 2 bathrooms n balcony n lift access n allocated parking n 24hr porter

£750 per week Unfurnished

£950 per week Furnished

Ben Rodgers brodgers@savills.com 0207 456 6800

Full of eastern promise

In the early part of the last recovery, the prime residential market east of the City outperformed the mainstream. Now, buoyed by the regeneration of east London, Savills Research predicts that it is set to do so again. Visit savills.co.uk/research to download our detailed report, "Spotlight on the East of City Market"

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bedrooms • Two £319,950 • Two bathrooms • Balcony

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• Large balcony £385,000

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The ultimate in urban riverside style Royal Arsenal Riverside on the Thames in London SE18, combines bold modern architecture with heritage buildings and a wide range of lifestyle facilities including gym, concierge, car club, park, on-site pier, Young’s pub and forthcoming landmark hotel, with excellent transport connections to Canary Wharf, the West End and beyond. 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and 3 bedroom terraced houses

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BERKELEy ToWER, CANARy RIvERSIdE, E14 n Spectacular 2 Bed 2 Bath Luxury Apartment n 1,402 Square Foot Gross Internal n Comes with two car parking spaces n West Facing River Views from Reception and Balcony from 3rd floor n Portered Block with 48 hour security n Garden Square shared with Four Seasons Hotel and Virgin Gym £850,000 LHD • info@RiverHabitat.co.uk • T: 020 7791 9830 • F: 020 7791 9831 • The Suite LG. 655 Commercial Road, Limehouse, London E14 4LW

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SALE of the Century View an exclusive range of designer apartments before the autumn launch

ashionistas are set to flock down to Queen Mary’s Gate between 22-25 July for Telford Homes’ Ivory Court and Imperial Heights end of season sale. Telford Homes is also offering three lucky July buyers the chance to win a prize package worth up to £2,500 to celebrate their purchase. July winners will be able to choose from home furnishings, an entertainment bundle that consists of an LCD TV, games console, blu-ray DVD player and a 12 month Sky subscription, or a lifestyle package that includes VIP bar and restaurant passes and a 12 month zone 1-4 Oyster card. With prices starting at £197,500, it is set to be the sale of the century. Queen Mary’s Gate is situated in the highly desirable London borough of South Woodford, which provides a relaxing alternative to the hustle and bustle of City life. South Woodford’s café culture, array of boutiques and fashionable nightspots are only a short walk from the gated development’s 24-hour concierge lodge. For weekend strolls and evening jogs, Epping Forest is also just around the corner. Yet Queen Mary’s Gate is only a stone’s throw from Central London. Liverpool Street station is a mere 19 minutes away by Central line tube, while drivers have easy access to the A406 North Circular. For residents looking to relax at home, Queen Mary’s Gate is set in nine acres of private grounds including landscaped water gardens and parkland, for exclusive use by residents, which lends itself to lazy afternoons in the summer sun and compliments the development’s striking modern architecture. Public art is installed as a finishing touch in the courtyards between the buildings to create an oasis of calm for residents’ enjoyment. Each home in Ivory Court and Imperial Heights is ready to move straight in to and is finished to Telford Homes’ high specification. Apartments boast fresh, neutral decor with high quality fixtures and fittings, stylish white Roca bathroom suites and kitchens designed by Urban Myth that feature integrated Smeg appliances. So come along this July and bag yourself a new designer home. Queen Mary’s Gate sales centre and show apartment is located on High Road, South Woodford and is open Monday to Saturday 10am – 6.00pm and Sundays 11.00am - 5.00pm. n For more information on the July sale or to book an appointment call 020 8506 1955 or visit www.telfordhomes.plc.uk

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More performance, less fuel.

In a prime waterside location overlooking Canary Wharf, Pan Peninsula provides

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From the very first sportscar in 1948, Porsche has built its legend on the principle of more from less. Petrol, diesel or full hybrid,

Living at Pan Peninsula, residents enjoy a private cinema and screening room,

the new Cayenne takes this concept to a new level. All models share significant weight savings, improvements in fuel economy and

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a completely redesigned, lighter four wheel drive system – all thanks to our technology. We call it Porsche Intelligent Performance.

a business lounge, concierge and valet parking.

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