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CONTENTS

12 Winter Wonderland The time has come once again for the Christmas fun to begin.

14 The Lord Mayors Show Celebrating everything about the Capital, the annual show will finish in fashion.

16 Christmas Gift Guide Some luxurious ideas for loved ones this Christmas for him and for her.

18 The ‘Dress’ Watch Up to individual interpretation, Ken reveals his own thoughts on the matter.

22 Winter Blues Some key new pieces in the watch world this month with a distinctly blue theme.

27 Wrapped Up For Winter Mila Furs efforts to produce fine fur garments whilst addressing the major ethicality issues.

32 Beauty Buys for November Rejuvinating masks to combat the harsh winter winds and some make-up pieces to make an impact.

36 CineticTM Lift Expert Carita light up The Mandarin Oriental with a unique treatment for the perfect skin.

38 Fitness Fan Or Freak The health and fitness craze has exploded over recent years, but some take it a little further than staying fit.

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CONTENTS 56 Review - CAU St. Katherine Dock Sister to Gaucho, CAU offers up a whole new kettle of steak with plenty more to choose from.

60 Whisky For Winter Whisky cocktails are the perfect accompaniment for any winter evening and Zoran’s got the perfect serve.

42 Travel - Consensio The luxury ski chalet company open up in Val d’Isere with a little help from Duck & Waffle.

44 Travel - Athenaeum Mayfair’s luxury hotel overlooking Green Park receives a face-lift and some fantastic food from the Galvin brothers.

68 Jaguar - F-Pace A crossover from the historically sporty marque proves to be a pleasure on and off road.

48 Perfect for Your Palate All of the latest openings, offerings and trends with Christmas treats galore.

90 Welcoming Wildlife Bring life to your garden with some help from Kate Gould.

52 Your Society A new beast from Triumph, Eve’s Watch’s first awards and Crystal Head Vodka launch the Aurora.

92 How To Sell Your Property What is the best thing to do in order to maximise your price when selling up? Savills have the answer.

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FROM THE EDITOR

Preparation is the name of the game this month with everyone from shops to restaurants and bars setting out their plans for the festive season. Countless opportunities are opening up this month with which you can indulge you Christmas spirit...both figuratively and literally. The likes of Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland will be opening their doors this month along with a whole host of winter terraces and appropriate menus to match, so there really is no reason to avoid the innevitable. Let your hair down a little and start the season in style, just make sure you remember to maintain your gym going otherwise the extra ‘Christmas weight’ might be a little more than you expected.

If you can’t quite manage time doing both, then simply

ensure you are getting you exercise fix whilst you shop. Exerting a surprising amount of energy walking endlessly around the shops is a good way to balance the culinary enslaught or gives you a good reason to indulge!

The coming months are all about time management.

Concentrate too hard in one area and you will find yourself snowed under in no time, so try and plan your weeks to maximise the amount you can get done without sacrificing.

There is nothing worse than everyone heading out for a Christmas drink whilst you are stuck in the office doing paperwork or having to head to the shops because you haven’t started the present haul yet. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself, just remember it will all be worth it in the end.

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EVENTS Yeshen Venema

Museum of London Docklands Crafty Fox Night Market 8 December On the 8 December, the Museum of London Docklands will be hosting an evening of craft and shopping. The Crafty Fox Night Market will bring a hand-picked selection of 60+ designer makers to showcase their work in the 200-year-old warehouse.

There will also be workshops so you can even make your own gifts and DJs will be keeping the vibes just right. museumoflondon.org.uk

Woolwich Print Fair 17 - 20 November

Running from 17-20 November 2016 at the Royal Arsenal Riverside in Woolwich, the Woolwich Print Fair has been curated

by Brocket Gallery London in collaboration with Berkeley Homes.

Offering original, affordable prints alongside demonstrations, artist tours and advice on how to start an art collection, the fair brings together the central London gallery, which specialises in supporting early to mid-career artists, with the capital’s biggest housebuilder, Berkeley Homes, to create a new cultural venue at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich. They plan to bring accessible and dynamic works of art to one of the capital’s hottest emerging

districts. When Crossrail opens in 2017, Woolwich will be just 20 minutes from Bond Street.

With over 50 specialist artists and exhibitors, the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair will be the only print fair in London to deal solely in contemporary printmaking. It will draw on a rich historic relationship between the arts and old or abandoned military buildings. Venice uses the city’s own Arsenale during their art Biennale and the Royal Arsenal will provide a similar extraordinary setting for a fair which is set to grow in size, ambition and popularity over the coming years.

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Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 18 November - 2 January

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland will return this month with an array of new attractions and entertainment. Opening on the 18th November 2016 for 6 weeks of festive-fuelled fun, visitors will be able to experience the UK’s no.1 Christmas destination with free entry onto the site, and the return of much-loved attractions that have become a tradition for Londoners, visitors and tourists alike. Tickets are on sale now for the main attractions and more exciting new attractions, shows and rides will be announced soon.

Head over to the UK’s largest outdoor Ice Rink, stretching over 1,600m2. This will once again be located around the picturesque Victorian bandstand, where there will be live music played throughout the day and night as skaters take to the ice for a spin. For those who want to gaze at the action from above, the iconic Giant Observation Wheel will illuminate the skyline.

New this year, the Magical Ice Kingdom presents An Arctic Adventure - a thrilling experience taking adults and children on a voyage across the sea to a frozen island. Guests will see icebergs, a shipwreck trapped in an arctic ice flow, and will be able to explore a lost island on their search for the Palace of

the Polar Bears. On your journey, go fishing with the Inuits, take refuge in an igloo and have your photo taken with a giant polar bear. Filled to the brim with awe-inspiring snow and ice sculptures, the Magical Ice Kingdom is the biggest ice and snow sculpture experience of its kind in the UK. Winter Wonderland is also perfect for those looking to do some Christmas shopping whilst soaking up the festive atmosphere.

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland boasts a traditional German Christmas market with over 200 chalets. The Angels Christmas Market and Fairies Market offer unusual and handmade gifts and crafts, including ceramics, candles, jewellery, wooden toys, nativity scenes and Christmas decorations.

Once you’ve bought gifts you can head over to the hugely popular Bavarian Village. Relax in the Bavarian Beer Gardens with covered seating, outdoor bars, cafes and food stalls. There’s Bratwurst aplenty, assorted grills, plus traditional dishes in the sit-down restaurants. Enjoy a mulled wine, hot cider or beer from one of the outdoor bars, or warm up with a hot chocolate.

Bar Ice will also be on hand for guests to enjoy a chilled cocktail in the stunning arctic environment, with handcrafted bars, tables, walls and sculptures glistening with ice.

Tickets are now on sale for the Ice Rink, Magical Ice Kingdom, Bar Ice, Giant Observation Wheel, Zippos Christmas Circus, Cirque Berserk & The Sooty Christmas Show. hydeparkwinterwonderland.com

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Christmas at Kew 23 November - 2 January

Take a walk through Kew’s magical gardens at this festive time of year as the one-mile path is lit up in a spectacular after dark experience.

With brightly coloured laser beams dancing over water, a Tunnel of Lights, scented Fire Garden and fairy-tale avenues of flora, a botanical wonderland awaits.

Santa and his elves will be in the North Pole village, plus favourite vintage rides, Christmas gifts and traditional festive fare.

The trail is very popular and entry is by timed ticket, so you need to book well in advance to secure the date and entry time of your choice. kew.org

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Christmas in Leicester Square

Belinda Lawley

11 November - 8 January Christmas in Leicester Square is a brand new festival for 2016, which will transform the centre of bustling London into a wonderland including traditional Christmas markets with hand-crafted goods and delicious food and drinks, a Santa’s Grotto, and the return of theatrical smash-hit sensation, La Soirée, for an 8 week run in this fantastic new location!

Southbank Centre Winter Festival

Saturday 3 December

11 November - 25 January

Christmas in Belgrave Square Garden

Get your fill of sparkling entertainment as Winter Festival with NatWest returns for the 2016 holiday season at the Southbank Centre.

There will be rock ‘n’ roll from music greats Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins thanks to new musical ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ that’s inspired by the recording session that brought them together for the first and only time.

Plus, a big top pops up on the South Bank as the UK’s leading circus company NoFit State brings BIANCO, an

Historic Belgrave Square Gardens will be opened up to the public for its first ever Christmas market. The festive markets will provide something for everyone in the family with market stalls offering gifts, food and games.

11.00am - 17.00pm

Christmas on Pimlico Road Pimlico Road, London’s premier design district, will host a Christmas extension of its weekly farmers’ market on Orange Square. The market will feature all the Christmas trimmings with musicians, roasted chestnuts and entertainment for all to enjoy.

10.00am - 16.00pm

immersive promenade show, to Southbank Centre from Wednesday 23 November. The show takes place above, behind and all around a standing audience, and is backed by a live band. southbankcentre.co.uk

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Lord Mayor’s Show and Fireworks 12 November

The 2016 Lord Mayor’s Show is on Saturday November 12th, however the build-up has been going since the middle of September after the election of the new Lord Mayor.

The history of the Show dates back to 1215 when King John tried to win London to his side by letting it choose its own Mayor, but he insisted that every new Mayor must leave the safety of the City of London, travel up the river to distant Westminster and swear loyalty to the Crown.

Over the centuries this troublesome journey became one of London’s favourite rituals. It moved from river barges to horseback and then into the magnificent State Coach, and around it grew the rowdy and joyful medieval festival that became known as the Lord Mayor’s Show.

The ancient pageant is now bigger than ever. An institution in itself, it hasn’t missed a year since Wellington’s funeral blocked the whole city in 1852. The modern procession is over three and a half miles long and fills the whole space between Bank and Aldwych from 11am until about 2.30pm, cheered by a crowd of around half a million people and watched live on the BBC by millions more.

While there are no sword fights these days, the floats are grander than ever and it’s a great day out for everyone. lordmayorsshow.london

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The EFG London Jazz Festival is London’s biggest pan-city music festival, highly acclaimed for showcasing a heady mix of talent from all around the world. Widely acknowledged for delivering world-class artists and emerging stars, the Festival returns this month to continue to take jazz to a massive audience, in one of UK’s landmark music events.

Created in 1992 by live international music producers, Serious, the festival emerged from the long-standing Camden Jazz Week which was created in 1970; with the active support of the London Arts Board (now Arts Council England, London). Serious aimed to take a mix of international and British artists and provide a commitment to education activity. The aims of the festival still remain the same today; celebrating the place of jazz in a city which is at ease with its rich cultural diversity, and drawing in a multitude of venues across London who present the music, week in, week out, throughout the year. Alongside this exists the registered charity, Serious Trust, which has been established to support the next generation of artists and audiences through artist development, learning and participation and commissioning programmes. efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk | serious.org.uk

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Gifts For Him Circular Palm Games Table £16,600 from Alexandra Llewellyn. Available exclusively at Harrods

Reindeer cufflinks £50.00 from Simon Carter. simoncarter.net

Johnnie Walker Blue Label x Asprey Christmas Gift Set £2,750. Available at Harrods, Selfridges, Whisky Shop, Hedonism, Whisky Exchange and Royal Mile Whisky Shop

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KEN KESSLER

Dress Watches Ken Kessler

Are watches seasonal? Only if you consider that the summer begs for the wearing of water-resistant timepieces which will survive vacation pursuits. One might also assert that this time of year is the period when watches enjoy increased awareness because of gift-giving. There is, however, another justification for identifying “occasional” watches at year’s end: the profusion of dressy Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties.

Long gone are the days when the social calendar was a rigidly-defined sequence of events, though the more traditionbound elements of British society do their best to encourage the continuation of soirees straight out of the 1950s. From Tatler to the advice column in The Spectator, vestiges of a world remain where the correct attire and comportment mattered. And that means right down to the wrist watch.

This may seem an alien concept at a time when low-rent, Eurotrash-types and uncultured arrivistes are happy to turn up tieless at “black tie” events, wearing dinner jackets over torn jeans - and these creatures, protected by virtue of their “edginess”, now form the majority of guests. But one lives in hope that David Niven and Deborah Kerr might some day replace Kanye West and Kim

Kardashian as role models. Especially when it comes to watches.

My loathing of bling is exceeded only by my distaste for Coldplay, lamb and high humidity, but I do understand the need to address the peacock in all of us when it comes to “dressing to the nines.” In this respect, West and his bitch - or should that be Kardashian and her bitch? - are right on point, because today’s diamond-encrusted watches are merely the cocktail watches of the 1920s on steroids.

Those delicate, fingernail-sized timepieces, exclusive to ladies, have grown in size and crossed the gender barrier. Although the world is awash with jewellery watches with six-figure price-tags and £10 quartz movements, the respected watch-only houses, too, are happy to cover every square millimetre of case, dial and bracelet with gems ranging from the finest diamonds to sapphires, emeralds and any other stones that might catch your or their fancy.

But so rarefied is the market, and so savvy are today’s watch buyers that the lines are blurred, and the watches from the jewellery houses are now being designed by horological geniuses, while the pavéd timepieces from the traditional houses enjoy gem-setting worthy of the diamond specialists. Given my contempt for the

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KEN KESSLER entire genre, I shan’t name names, but then I needn’t fear the repercussions of my insults: every single watch house at work today, above a certain price point, has diamond-encrusted monstrosities to worry your Amex. None are guilt-free. And I have to keep reminding myself that taste is subjective. As is the lack of.

If that is the route you care to take during the party season, the watch world is cluttered with oversized models bearing diamonds in the hundreds and carat weight in to the high double figures more is, well, more. There are even enough watches with price tags over the £1m mark to be described as a “surfeit of riches”, rather than a choice of one or two. Suffice it to say, you will want to factor in the presence of a bodyguard, lest you suffer the indignity of being robbed as per Ms Kardashian.

But there is a flipside, and it is the more appealing of the two if your ego is not on a par with that of, say, Mariah Carey. They play right into the hands - or should that be on the wrists? - of those for whom “black tie” means discretion for the males, with traditional dinner jackets, white shirts, suitable neckwear and shiny black shoes, while the women are allowed to bring colour to the affair, or opt for a LBD: the classic dress watches.

For individuals who respect the rules of dress, the most obvious watches are the defaults, watches called “timeless” with due recognition of the irony. One will never make a mistake in a sartorial sense if a dinner jacket’s sleeve slides up to reveal a Patek Philippe Calatrava, a Vacheron Constantin Patrimony, JaegerLeCoultre’s sublime Reverso, an ultra-slim Piaget or anything dressy that says A. Lange & Söhne, Breguet, Bulgari or Blancpain.

Those feeling more adventurous might look to the auteur watchmakers who have emerged in the last 30 years, but who respect good taste. Any time-only device from Parmigiani Fleurier, De Bethune, F.P. Journe, Roger Dubuis, H. Moser, Laurent Ferrier or the like will not offend the Savile Row tailor who cut your suit.

For the ladies who think that “flash” is only suitable as the name of a comic book superhero, the distaff classics include the abovelisted Reverso, the immortal Cartier Tank and - with or without gems - anything that says Harry Winston, Hermès, Graff, Piaget, Tiffany, De Grisogono, Backes & Strauss or Van Cleef & Arpels.

My dress attire? On those rare occasions when I am forced to resemble a maître d’, I opt for a slim, round, white gold vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre, a discreet Cartier Tank, an Omega Constellation in rose gold or a 1956 Patek Philippe Calatrava. But there is one rule I prefer never to overlook when concerned with even the smallest detail. Just as one must never wear brown shoes in the city (so they tell us and which I choose to ignore), so should the strap on one’s dress watch be changed to black, if only for that evening.

But what if you’re feeling mischievous and you want to confound the snobs? Find yourself a nice, fat, platinum Rolex Day-Date with diamond indices or even a diamond bezel, on a black strap rather than a bracelet, for the best of both worlds: a hint of bling and a streak of convention. You can confuse further your fellow partygoers by claiming you made your money in the Texas oilfields.

Just like the watch’s most famous wearer: Dallas’ Jock Ewing. And nobody ever kicked him out of the Oil Barons’ Ball.

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WATCHES

Masterpiece Skeleton

TAG Heuer Exclusive The Watch Gallery has recently presented a limited edition partnership between TAG Heuer. The Swiss avant-garde watchmaker demonstrates a passion for sports and style with a striking new and collaborative take on the classic Formula 1 timepiece developed exclusively for The Watch Gallery.

In true sporting style the new 43mm quartz chronograph features The Watch Gallery signature sapphire blue aluminum bezel and colour corresponding chronograph, perfectly offset again the sleek black dial and brushed steel bracelet.

The essence of TAG Heuer continues its long- standing association with motor racing and in constant pursuit of the highest levels of precision and performance - parallels which are traditionally shared by both the timepieces and racing industries. The TAG Heuer Formula 1 TWG special edition features a 1/10th of a second chronograph, the running second counter at 3 o’clock, the hour chronograph counter 6 o’clock, the minute chronograph counter at 9 o’clock and a tachymeter scale to the bezel.

The Masterpiece Skeleton and Masterpiece Skeleton Chronograph from Maurice Lacroix showcased at Salon QP this season, alongside a special limited edition version of the Masterpiece Skeleton, exclusively available at Harrods.

The Masterpiece collection offers the very best in watch craftsmanship, with the unique design allowing the wearer the opportunity to see various parts of the movements beneath.

At the heart of this Masterpiece Skeleton is the Maurice Lacroix Manufacture movement ML134. This hand-wound movement features grand colimaçon and sandblasted detail on the main bridge, delivered in a choice of black gold or blue CVD. Masterpiece Skeleton and Masterpiece Skeleton Chronograph from £4,200 | mauricelacroix.com

Priced at £1,250, the new Formula 1 The Watch Gallery is limited to just 200 models | thewatchgallery.com

Lange 1 Time Zone On 25 October 2016, A. Lange & Söhne presented a special edition of the Lange 1 Time Zone in honey gold, and the date is no coincidence. It recalls the presentation of the first Lange collection 22 years ago in the Dresden residential palace.

The Lange 1 Time Zone has ranked among the most popular models of the Lange 1 watch family since 2005. The clearly organised dial delivers a single-glance reading of home time and the time in a second time zone. The time zone is set with a lateral pusher and advances the rotating city ring with the 24 place names from west to east. On the ring, Dresden instead of Berlin as in the standard version - represents Central European Time.

The case in 18-carat honey gold has a diameter of 41.9 millimetres. The exclusive material is harder than other gold alloys, while the lavishly hand-finished manufacture calibre L031.1 is assembled twice and has a power reserve of three days. Limited to 100 watches, the Dresden edition of the Lange 1 Time Zone is available exclusively in the 17 A. Lange & Söhne boutiques.

Lange 1 Time Zone £37,800 | alange-soehne.com

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C1 Grand Malvern Power Reserve British watch brand Christopher Ward has launched the C1 Grand Malvern Power Reserve, a new premium dress watch that will define the identity of Christopher Ward’s entire collection.

Looking to the future, The C1 Grand Malvern Power Reserve will replace the current C9 Collection entirely over time. The style and design of the watch will also influence future designs of all Christopher Ward watches across their dress, aviation, dive and motorsport ranges; making this one of the most important launches for the brand to date.

The C1 boasts both a new slimmer and narrower design and a new automatic power reserve version of Christopher Ward’s in-house movement, Calibre SH21. The new complication allows the wearer to monitor the 120-hour power reserve through a sub-dial indicator at 9 o’clock, with the Christopher Ward logo moved to 3 o’clock, while the new bridge and rotor design allows for greater visibility of the movement itself.

The watch features timeless English design, with a 40.5mm case created by Senior Designer Adrian Buchmann and inspired by the tactile and dynamic lines of an Aston Martin DB9 and a Malvern landscape.

C1 Grand Malvern Power Reserve from £1,550 | christopherward.co.uk

Emergency Night Mission Breitling has created the world’s first wristwatch with built-in dual frequency personal locator in three special editions combining a black titanium case with orange or yellow accents, or a blue mother of pearl dial.

With its miniaturized transmitter and its original integrated antenna system, the Breitling Emergency is synonymous with all-terrain safety for professionals and adventurers around the globe. Combining exceptional performance with three new exteriors accentuating its feat-driven mission.

The ultralight and sturdy titanium case is distinguished by its black color, achieved by a high-resistance carbonbased treatment, while the satin-brushed finishes guarantee a “stealth”, glare-free appearance designed for the riskiest operations.

Blancpain presents its new Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph Blancpain Ocean Commitment II Blancpain introduces the new Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph Blancpain Ocean Commitment II (BOC II) and for the first time, this piece features an all-blue ceramic case.

For each timepiece sold in this 250-piece limited edition, an amount of 1000 Euro will be donated in support of scientific expeditions.

The 250,000 Euro resulting from this will be added to Blancpain’s contributions in support of the oceans.

Emergency Night Mission from £15,340 | breitling.com

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NEW CAVENDISH JEWELLERS

Your New Timepiece with Jitesh Shah

Jitesh Shah is a Director at New Cavendish Jewellers, Marylebone High Street’s exclusive destination for Haute Horology & Exquisite Jewellery. Official agents for many of the world’s leading watch Brands alongside independently curated jewellery focusing on Diamonds & precious stones. Established in 1982, New Cavendish Jewellers is one of Marylebone’s oldest & still independent retailers.

Omega as a brand is a strange one; enjoying entirely more history, innovation and substance than the most of the usual giants of horology but for some reason, not always deemed as on trend as some of their competitors. Their collaboration with the Olympics is world renown while since 1996, they have become the official watch brand of the James Bond franchise, no small accomplishment. The collections have always been very well designed and well presented, typically based on some genuine element of Omega’s history, most notably delivered in their Speedmaster family. This collection really caught the world’s attention when it became the first watch worn on the Moon having passed NASA’s strenuous testing to provide a workable tool rather than just a watch. The recent revival in mechanical watches has seen a greater spotlight put

on historic pieces and in turn, pre “Moonwatch” Speedmaster’s carry a small premium. However, the focus on their history can sometimes detract from just how much emphasis Omega put on creating their future but maybe more importantly, ensuring this innovation is also consumer friendly.

As the largest brand within the Swatch Group, their formidable resources still focus on the same idea that the brand did close to a century ago, specifically making a robust timepiece whose parts are made in such a way that they will continue to be usable and servicable for years to come. During this time Omega have purchased the rights to the Co-Axial Calibre, which was created by legendary British watchmaker George Daniels and essentially revolutionised the basic elements of the modern mechanical wristwatch. The CoAxial escapement in its most simple explanation acts as two hearts for one body creating more efficiency and durability. Add a focus to moving vital components to a silicon base creates an even higher level of durability but also anti-magnetivity. In our modern world, we are surrounded by magnetic fields that can be found anywhere from mobile phones to computers and even Oyster card readers which can cause havoc to mechanical timepieces. Using the CoAxial Calibre as a base, then adding the improved silicon elements, an Aqua Terra “Gauss” model was created that now holds the world record for withstanding 15,000 Gauss of magnetism. This achievement is yet another that Omega have pioneered but in turn will benefit the entire watch making community.

In 2015, Omega introduced another world first in a new type of Certification for mechanical watches; namely METAS (Swiss Federal Institute for Metrology). Moving on from the industry standard COSC certification, which certified the movement only, the METAS certificate takes the process a step further by affirming a quantitative measure against the entire timepiece. Though this certificate is by no means a new one, it is the first time it is being employed in this fashion. Initially unveiled specifically to showcase

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COLUMN Omega’s new Globemaster collection, the aim was to introduce this concept into every mechanical model that they produce and thus sits under the umbrella of Master Chronometer. A nice modern touch is offered in that the user can visit a website via a link provided on the Master Chronometer Certification card where they can see the actual rate produced by their individual timepiece. A little bit geeky but definitely adding some welcome transparency.

Working off this foundation, Omega have redesigned their fan favourite Planet Ocean family for 2016. Utilising the Master Chronometer movement across the collection, the updated designs are sure to capture a whole new generation of fans. Originally released in 2005, the Planet Ocean naturally falls under the Seamaster series but this time, elements of design from the Speedmaster case were used to create a more striking timepiece. Immediately gaining popularity, in recent years the collection has grown to becoming perhaps too big with too many options and sizes. 2016 sees the collection recreated in a more manageable array of models without taking away options or creating a watch that is not fit for purpose. The Seamaster series in general is not trying to be a Submariner or Fifty Fathoms but rather maybe a watch that offers a broader appeal. The historic Seamaster models were commissioned by the Royal Navy thus their credentials are intact but the Planet Ocean is a very modern sports watch; both mechanically sound but also very fun.

The newly designed Planet Ocean models are not drastically different to their predecessors. A Chronograph model in 45.5mm case is offered in both Steel and Titanium while further case sizes of 43.5mm and 39.5mm, again in both Steel and Titanium (with mixtures of Omega’s patented Sedna Gold) create a good mix of sizes and complications. However, where the collection has been modernised is more than adding the aforementioned Master Chronometer movements. That alone is incredible but like Jaeger LeCoultre’s Geophysic True Second movement, Omega rarely stop there. Building on their Liquid Metal bezel that was first introduced in the Planet Ocean case, all the new steel models now enjoy this ceramic infused bezels while the dials are also ceramic creating a lovely colour and effect. Not to be outdone, the Titanium versions utilise a titanium dial and grey silicon nitride bezels for both durability and colour purposes. A little splash of orange adds not only some colour and fun to the bezels but Omega have managed to infuse rubber into this section creating a lovely texture on what is the most visible colour under water. Essentially, every possible material used in these watches from movements to cases is absolutely state of the art. Omega

could have priced these watches higher given these features but I believe this is what makes the brand very consumer friendly; you are undoubtedly wearing the future on your wrist at an very value based price point.

As with most nautical models released in recent years, the new Planet Ocean family use rubber in the strap versions. The Titanium models enjoy a textile strap with rubber base whilst the steel models carry rubber straps with alligator stitched into the top so the watches look just as smart with a suit as they do in their natural habitat. Omega, as always, do not scrimp on security features either so all strap models are fulfilled with folding clasps ensuring no accidental drops. Furthermore, this is the first Planet Ocean series where the entire bracelet is brush finished so even with the roughest wear, there is a high chance they will look just as good in a few years. I personally am a fan of these little details as it suggests that the person designing the watches has actually worn them and also consulted the consumer to see where they can be improved from an ergonomic perspective, while the internal workings are splendidly displayed via exhibition case-backs. I genuinely believe Omega do not enjoy the credit they deserve for creating such outstanding watches!

Over the last two years, two specific Speedmaster models, namely the “Snoopy” and CK2998 have gained attention because of their scarcity value and throwback appeal but this new Planet Ocean collection, in my opinion, will continue where the old series left off, a firm fan favourite and very much an easy go to option for us as retailers. We remain the only independent agent for Omega in Central London and we welcome you to discover this fantastic new collection in-store. Please feel free to contact us via phone or email for further details.

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Ethically Sourced Fur For Christmas

Available online at milafurs.com or by appointment at their London atelier.

Marilyn Snow Marble Fox and Lynx Coat ÂŁ6,500 milafurs.com

Mila Furs, founded last year, have set about to offer a new perspective on the traditional fur brand, opening the doors to innovative new technologies and techniques whilst maintaining the traditional artistry of Italian master furriers.

Using strict sourcing of Origin Assured™ Fur, ethicality is at the forefront of the business. Associating only with SagaŽ Furs and Kopenhagen Furs, Mila assures that all pelts adhere to the strict global regulations and principles. This guarantees not only the finest quality of fur as a result of careful breeding and handling, but also the most ethical.

Left: Penny Embroidered Bomber Jacket £1,190 Below: Jenny Army Lynx Print Parka, £1,290 milafurs.com

Beauty Buys

The latest products to help you and your skin through the harsh winter months RitualiTea™ is Origins first-ever tea based collection, wholly inspired by tea rituals from around the world combined with the ingredient’s rich wellbeing benefits.

Allowing you to craft your own mask with water, RitualiTea™ Powder Face Mask’s artisanal process is not only fun but transforms the powder into an antioxidant rich tea-infused frothy cream. Each of the three effervescent masks has a unique blend of tea leaves and raw natural ingredients to provide your skin with a restorative and healthy boost and sensorial benefits for radiant, healthy skin.

For a full body treat, the multi-use RitualiTea™ Cleansing Body Mask is a creamy, exfoliating treatment crafted with antioxidant-rich teas and naturally exfoliating sugars leaving skin incredibly smooth and pampered.

Delivering advanced protection against free radical damage, increasing firmness, hydration, and radiance resulting in a flawless and even complexion, Goldfaden MD’s new Brightening Elixir is a winter lifesaver. The brightening and repairing serum contains Ferulic Acid and Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid/Vitamin C) to reduce the appearance of brown spots, boost healthy collagen production, reduced inflammation and irritation and provides superior anti-oxidant protection.

Again another must for winter, especially super-parched skin, SUQQU’s new Intense Rich Cream has been designed to work overnight to regenerate and repair skin cells from the inside and out through the development of two new technologies - Triple Moisture Barrier to protect and Triple Recovery Action to repair.

Beautifully scented and containing a blend of protective and hydrating ingredients, such as Olive Oil, Pear Extract and Honeysuckle Extract, that target both the epidermis and outer layer of the skin, and Seaweed and Yeast to recover cells; the cream transforms into a deeply nourishing oil that covers the skin’s surface, leaving the appearance and texture visible more hydrated.

Designed to mop up and control oil in just three minutes, Murad’s InstaMatte Oil-Control Mask is perfect for the party season, preventing breakouts and leaving you with a longlasting matte complexion.

Lift the delicate eye area and reduce the appearance of dark circles, puffiness and wrinkles with Sjal’s new Orbe Eye Contour Crème. It brightens, soothes and calms.

Boosting cellular collagen levels.

Professionally formulated and with heaps of on-trend colours and textures, beauty brand 3INA has just launched their AW Kajal Collection which is available from their flagship store in Covent Garden.

The perfect solution to the drying effects of winter on the skin, and inspired by the Asian sleep mask trend, Liz Earle’s new Superskin Overnight Mask nourishes and feeds skin with powerful ingredients such as rosehip, cranberry seed oil and Persian silk tree extract.

Rich and hypnotic, the Sarah Moon for NARS Color Collection sharpens and softens, evokes and provokes.

Tom Ford has released 25 brand new Lips and Boys into the muchloved collection this month! Designed to be worn on their own or layered, an array of neverbefore-seen matte finishes feature alongside cream and metallic finishes. There’s a shade and boy for every mood.

Exclusively for November, Nexxus are partnering with colour experts FOUR London to create an exclusive treatment that will return hair to optimum health, while still achieving striking colour and style.

Nexxus, known for pioneering hair care that eclipses expectations and delivers extraordinary results, allow women to rediscover the intrinsic beauty of their hair, hair that is re-balanced, revitalised and full of protein; hair that moves with ultimate fluidity.

FOUR is set apart from other salons due to their diagnostic approach to colour, problemsolving where necessary and working with colourists to overcome any hair concerns.

As renowned hair colour specialists there is no greater platform to showcase the benefits Nexxus can have on hair stripped of its protein.

The treatment will be offered to all clients free of charge for the month of November. fourlondon.com | nexxus.com

New beauty supplement, Beauty Beneath has already launched to huge success becoming the bestselling supplement on boots.com and outselling any face cream or serum on the site.

The supplement, which is the first to sit in the skincare aisles vs the traditional health supplement area has been formulated with Vitamins C and E, Marine Collagen and Omegas 3 & 6 to support skin’s natural structure from within and banish fine lines and wrinkles. Each box provides a one-month supply.

RitualiTea™ Powder Face Masks £30.00, Cleansing Body Masks £25.00 and Powder Mask Mixing Bowl and Tool £15.00 each from Origins. Available at origins.co.uk | Brightening Elixir £75.00 from GOLDFADEN MD. Available at Space NK as well as online at goldfadenmd.com | Intense Rich Cream £200.00 from SUQQU available in-store at Fenwick of Bond Street and in-store and online at Harrods and Selfridges | Superskin Overnight Mask, 100ml £42.00 from Liz Earle. Available from Liz Earle flagship stores, lizearle.com and selected counters at John Lewis and Boots | InstaMatte Oil-control Mask £35.00 from Murad. Available at selected department stores and online at murad.co.uk | Orbe Eye Contour Crème £117.00 from Själ. Available from Space NK. spacenk.com | Kajal £8.95 from 3INA. Available from 3INA Flagship Store; 6 James Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8NH | Sarah Moon for NARS Holiday Collection 2016 from £13.00. Available 1st November 2016 nationwide and online at narscosmetics.co.uk | Lips and Boys £28.00 from Tom Ford. Available from 25th November at Selfridges | Beauty Beneath, 60 Capsules £39.99. Available at boots.com

Beauty Gifts

Lisa Bea Glitter Heart Make Up Bag £44.00. Exclusive to Selfridges Decleor Advent Calendar £45.00 qvcuk.com

Making the perfect Christmas present for any beauty lover, the book has been created with art direction and foreword by Fabien Baron, of the famed design firm Baron & Baron, revealing François’ world and life-long inspirations.

The photo-biography richly chronicles his evolution from backstage provocateur and supermodel imagemaker to one of the most influential creative forces in beauty today.

François Nars £55.00 available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Selfridges, NARS Cosmetics counters and boutiques and narscosmetics.co.uk

Tom Ford 2 Piece Lip Colour & 2 Piece Nail Lacquer Gift Box £132.00 Jo Malone London Advent Calendar £280.00 jomalone.co.uk

Limited Edition Christmas WishTM Mandarin, Cinnamon & Tonka Bean 3 wick candle £45.00 from Neom Organics. neomorganics.com Ecoya Mini Reed Diffuser Gift Set £45.00. Available at John Lewis. johnlewis.com

The Wish List £39.00 from bareMinerals. bareminerals.co.uk

Merry & Renewed £60 worth £117 from Murad. murad.co.uk

Smooth Solutions £52.00 worth £79.00 from Elemis. elemis.com

Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Collection £37.98. qvcuk.com Hourglass ambient lighting edit in Surreal Light £69.00. Available at Harvey Nichols. harveynichols.com Holistic Silk Anti-Ageing Eye Mask Liberty Floral Blue £60.00. holisticsilk.com

La Mer Swarovski Encrusted Moisturising Cream £1,000.00 and La Prairie Caviar Spectaculaire £1,350.00. Both exclusive to Selfridges

MANDARIN ORIENTAL LONDON

Discover the CineticTM Lift Expert from Carita at the Mandarin Oriental Spa Inspired by sisters, Rosie and Maria Carita, the brand began its adventure back in 1945 in the Maison de Beauté in Paris. Turning their attentions from hairdressing, these two sisters had one single desire and that was to reinvent women as a whole and reveal each individual’s beauty by providing tailor-made treatments and ultra-efficient cosmetic products.

Today, the French based company, Carita, manufactures a full line of skin, hair and body products with a focus on treatments to turn back time.

Carita operates in several Houses of Beauty both here and abroad offering tailor-made services and as of this September, they are now part of the luxury Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Spa. Enjoying a contemporary feel and with eight treatment rooms, each with private showers, spread over two floors away from the hustle and bustle of busy Knightsbridge, you can relax in the calm and nurturing atmosphere whilst you experience your treatment and enjoy this uniquely rejuvenating environment.

Included in an exciting new range of powerfully effective facial treatments and luxurious products is the exclusive Carita Gold Facial which allows you to experience the iconic, high tech, Cinetic™ Lift Expert machine. An ultimate alternative to cosmetic surgery, this treatment delivers younger looking skin with a fresh sense of self confidence. Using an exclusive combination of micro currents, ultrasound and LED (Light Emitting Diodes) technologies, this bespoke anti-aging treatment creates dramatically visible results and leaves you with a more youthful and radiant complexion.

Administered by an experienced therapist whose initial aim is to make you feel as comfortable as possible before starting, the skin is thoroughly cleaned before treatment begins. Combining ultra-sound waves which produces vibrating energy of twenty-eight thousand to thirty-two thousand vibrations per second, this non-invasive technique

starts with a hand-held device which has an ultra-thin metal attachment that rotates when applied and administers microcurrents which works on the facial muscles. This helps tighten pores and correct and stimulate the skin’s circulation thus increasing radiance and recharging the skin’s energy and vitality giving it a youthful glow. The massage is then continued by hand using metallic gloves which also transmits a mild current and allows the therapist to work closer to the facial contours for optimum precision. This preparation deep cleanses and purifies the skin, helping to re-oxygenate it by increasing tissue firmness and tone and enabling the ingredients to work at a deeper level.

LED lights are also used to reactivate the youth process by stimulating dermal metabolism and micro-circulation and reducing pigmentation, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles and increasing collagen production by regenerating and visibly firming the skin. This deeply relaxing and results driven treatment uses twenty-four carats mineral gold in the products used to recapture the vitality of the skin and leave it glowing.

The treatment lasts for one hour fifty minutes and focuses on enhancing collagen and elastin and the finished result is quite remarkable. Skin looks much plumper. Fine lines and wrinkles are smoothed away leaving the skin feeling much tighter and the facial contours are far more even-toned thanks to Carita’s bespoke anti-aging massage techniques.

Although you will see immediate results from the first treatment, it is recommended that you have about five treatments in two weeks with top ups every three months after that. Carita’s products are designed to maintain beauty over time and correct imperfections through their products and treatments.

Each one hour and fifty-minute treatment costs £290.00

Carita at The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Spa 66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA | 020 7838 9883 | mandarinoriental.com/london

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FITNESS WITH ALEX CASTRO

Health

Why the mental is as important as the physical with Alex Castro

Alex Castro is one of London’s top personal trainers. With over ten years experience within the fitness industry, Alex trains his clients in the City alongside working at Barrys Bootcamp as an instructor at both their Euston and Moorgate branches.

I think its fair to say we are all very familiar with the positives that regular exercise can bring. There is overwhelming medical evidence that if exercise were a pill, it would be one of the most cost-effective drugs available. Not only is it proven to boost selfesteem, mood, sleep quality and energy, it also reduces risk of stress, depression, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and many others.

So, yes, exercise and being healthy - isn’t it just fantastic!? Well absolutely, but it has become more and more apparent to me in the past few years, that our society can definitely have too much of a good thing where ‘being healthy’ is concerned.

It was world mental health day on 10th October and whilst reflecting on this generally, I realised that I have witnessed an

increase in mental health anxieties amongst my peers who have become fixated on being healthy and fit. I am genuinely concerned that whilst promoting a healthy lifestyle (which I do as my job and which I firmly believe in!) we are in danger of creating a generation obsessed with this type of lifestyle and, who, consequently, have lost all ability to retain a sense of balance and moderation.

We have seen orthorexia become a common diagnosis (in layman terms, an obsession with eating healthy foods). People simply cutting out whole food groups, juicing, cleansing, snorting chia, injecting coconut oil and trekking to Japan for some matcha tea. I joke, of course, but listening to it sounds scary - its not based on science, its time intensive and it must be all consuming figuring out what you can say yes or no to on a menu! Similarly, there’s a definite contingent of people over-training, insisting on exercising at least twice a day (changing and cancelling plans to ensure this happens) and clearly feeling insecure, lost and unfulfilled if they don’t manage this.

I am, sadly, not surprised that mental problems appear to be affecting so many healthy and fit individuals.

Social media, and our over-exposure to it, can be such a dark force. If only filters, staged photoshoots and our inane human desire to be liked didn’t exist, I’m sure at least some of these mental problems would be history!

But what’s the answer? Well, its clearly not straightforward, but I’d recommend a reality check when scrolling your Instagram, a reminder that every single food group has something positive to offer your body and a serious bit of perspective that your life is likely to be longer and more fulfilled if your sole priority is not health and fitness!

Alex Castro London based personal trainer and Barry’s Bootcamp instructor. Follow Alex on Twitter and Instagram @AlexcastroPT

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travel Modern Make-Over at The Athenaeum The luxury hotel overlooking Green Park has received a contemporary refurbishment complete with a fantastic new restaurant from renowned restaurateurs, the Galvin brothers and relaxed check-in process allowing you to begin your stay exactly how you want.

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Consensio In Val d’Isere Operating a portfolio of 13 handpicked, high end luxury chalets in the French Alps, catering to the desires of seasoned skiers who seek indulgence, comfort, convenience and above all, the very highest level of quality and service. Consensio chalets defines the luxury ski chalet market and has recently added to the portfolio with the group’s newest Chalet Calistoga and luxury self-catering, Etoile Filante, duplex apartment, both of which are open to guests this season.

The resort of Val d’Isere is a firm favourite amongst skiers and is not short of luxury chalets, however none have achieved in offering the ultimate high end ‘chocolate box’ chalet quite like Chalet Calistoga, which is brand new for the 2016/2017 ski season.

Located in the exclusive domain of Du Cret in Val d’Isere, Chalet Calistoga will sleep 10 guests in 5 en-suite bedrooms.

Combining high spec interiors and contemporary amenities, while maintaining the charm of a traditional chalet with exposed stone and brick walls, timber beams, a large open fire place and cosy fittings, Chalet Calistoga will surely appeal to all tastes.

The double height living area enjoys panoramic views down the valley through the floor to ceiling windows, with doors that open onto a vast terrace. The relaxed seating area is located around the fireplace and the adjoining dining area is spacious, to ensure guests can relax and enjoy meals prepared by their private chef. On the same floor is a TV snug suitable for young and old, perfect to watch movies or television together, complete with Sky and Apple TV and on the lower floor there is a children’s games room.

For those who prefer a slower pace of life, can retreat to the chalets private indoor pool for a few laps before relieving aching

muscles in the sauna or with a massage in the chalets own treatment room.

Elsewhere, Etoile Filante is a brand new luxury duplex apartment, developed by Jean-Charles Covarel in the new La Canadienne development, located in the heart of Val d’Isere.

Designed by renowned Alpine interior designer Nicky Dobree; the apartment is the perfect destination for families and smaller groups offering affordable luxury in a great location.

Sleeping 9 guests in four en-suite bedrooms the property is spread over two floors and enjoys views over the Solaise ski area from the private balconies. The main living area features an open plan lounge area centered around an atmospheric fire place.

Adjoining this is an elegant dining room and separate kitchen which opens onto a balcony offering panoramic views of the mountains. Upstairs are the bedrooms and separate study area for those needing to catch up on work.

In addition to the fantastic new accommodation launches, Consensio has also formed an exciting partnership with renowned London restaurant, Duck & Waffle, offering guests an exclusive breakfast menu designed by the Duck & Waffle head chef.

Consensio prides itself on its passion for food, using only the finest ingredients, and in season local produce, wherever possible.

The new exclusive breakfast menu in partnership with Duck & Waffle, will offer guests the ultimate breakfast ahead of a harddays ski.

Devised by, Executive Chef of Duck & Waffle, Tom Cenci, the exclusive menu is a full reflection of the unique dishes that have made Duck & Waffle London’s most celebrated brunch spot.

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Consensio Chalets offers Chalet Calistoga from ÂŁ17,500 based on 10 guests sharing 5 rooms on a fully inclusive basis. This price includes use of all the chalet facilities, all meals and an in resort chauffeur.

Consensio Chalets offers Etoile Filante apartment from EUR 6,000 (approx. ÂŁ5,100) based on 9 guests sharing 4 rooms on a self-catering basis.

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THE ATHENAEUM

Making an Entrance As a five-star hotel, The Athenaeum has long been associated with the rich and famous. Boy band Take That announced their split from the penthouse of The Athenaeum, and legendary film director Steven Spielberg even installed an editing suite in one of the hotel’s residences when working on E.T., Close Encounters and Raiders of the Lost Ark. Once a Victorian Gentlemen’s club - Junior Athenaeum Club - favoured by gentlemen connected with literature, science and art, the word ‘Athenaeum’ loosely translates as ‘library’ and is derived from the Greek name Athena, the goddess of wisdom.

The noble name stayed at 116 Piccadilly in the 1930s as the club disbanded and the building was transformed into a luxurious Art Deco apartment block. Four decades later, the Athenaeum and its neighbouring Victorian townhouses were bought by British entertainment group The Rank Organisation, who renovated the apartments into an iconic hotel to accommodate its movie stars whenever they were filming at London’s famous Pinewood and Ealing Studios. Today, the hotel has been family-run since the 1990s and has recently re-opened following a multi-million pound refurbishment and a ‘first of a kind’ partnership with The Galvin Brothers.

The bold new look, has been created by leading British agency Kinnersley Kent Design and features a spectacular architectural double storey lobby and lounge with floor-to ceiling windows giving

the impression of being in, rather than opposite, leafy Green Park.

Outside, the new terrace is one of the few outdoor dining areas on Piccadilly and provides a fantastic location to watch the world go by.

Rather than a traditional reception desk, helpful concierge staff check in guests with iPad meet and greet. Allowing them to take a seat, and start relaxing as soon as they arrive.

Upstairs, the 132 rooms, 12 suites, 18 residences and ‘The Penthouse Suite’ are all ready to welcome guests after the extensive work.

Striking a fabulous balance between cool, modern contemporary décor with Art Deco twists and nods to the building’s heritage, the rooms provide luxury accommodation and relaxation in the heart of vibrant Mayfair with stunning views across Royal Green Park.

For those looking for something even more special, most of the twelve spacious suites boast king-size four-poster beds with Hypnos mattresses and open plan or separate sitting rooms. The Penthouse Suite offers one of the best panoramic 180-degree skyline views in London from a large balcony and the 18 adjoining and connected Victorian Residences have their own private entrances and give guests independence while still enjoying the five-star hotel facilities.

Along with the refurbishment, the hotel has seen the highly anticipated opening of the new Galvin at the Athenaeum restaurant and The Bar at the Athenaeum. In a first for the

The Athenaeum, 116 Piccadilly, London W1J 7BJ | 020 7499 3464 | athenaeumhotel.com

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hotel, the new partnership sees the Michelin-starred brothers, London chefs Chris and Jeff Galvin at the food and beverage helm throughout the hotel - from breakfast through to dinner, Afternoon Tea, Private Dining and 24/7 In Room Dining.

Known for their seasonally driven cuisine and array of restaurants, Chris and Jeff Galvin have chosen their favourite dishes for the new restaurant, alongside new ones created especially for The Athenaeum, using British producers’ home grown produce.

Before your meal, guests are invited to try a cocktail at ‘The Bar’. With its own private entrance on Down Street, The Bar is a destination in its own right and has been created in partnership with one of the world’s leading cocktail mixologists, Giancarlo Mancino and showcases a range of craft spirits and signature cocktails.

Moving into the dining room, the room is beautifully lit with a variety of table, some tucked away perfect for a romantic dinner and others slightly larger that can host groups for celebrations or business meals.

The food is exceptional, as you would expect from the Galvin Brothers. This is the first time the brothers have stepped away from their trademark French-inspired menus in favour of championing Britain’s delicious homegrown produce and supporting independent farmers across the UK. Menu highlights include Mediterranean fish soup, rouîlle, gruyère & croutons; Linguini, brown shrimps, chilli & coriander; Cassoulet of Gressingham duck & Gloucester Old Spot sausage; and Rose County beef rib eye, chips & green peppercorn butter. Sweet fans will rejoice at the dessert menu which features, Sticky toffee pudding, Cornish clotted cream; and Milk chocolate Jivara baba with dark chocolate

Guanaja & Rum. Alongside the Lunch and Dinner menus, there is also a Set Menu which is great for theatre goers, and an All Day Dining menu.

For breakfast, enjoy the large continental buffet selection of pastries, mueslis, yogurt and fruit before indulging in a hearty full English Breakfast with a choice of free range eggs, Dingley Dell bacon, Huntsham Farm sausage, and Mr Brown’s black pudding.

From beginning to end, your stay will be spent in relaxed luxury and you will leave wanting nothing but a quick return to stay again.

The new check-in and out system ensures that at no point you are left standing and waiting to maximise you experience - and you don’t want to be standing too long once you have enjoyed breakfast.

Rooms start from £280.

Restaurant Reservations | 020 7640 3333 | galvin@athenaeumhotel.com | athenaeumhotel.com

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Hakkasan Goes Local To celebrate the 15 year anniversary of the groups first restaurant opening in Hanway Place, the now global and highly regarded restaurant is offering a unique ‘Only At’ local menu.

Continuing on the celebration theme, everyone is now well under way in their Christmas preparations, so we have put together some of the must try events and offerings over the coming weeks to help.

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Foodies Festival Christmas

Taste of London: The Festive Edition Returning to transform East London’s stunning Tobacco Dock into a festive food heaven, Taste of London: The Festive Edition will run from 17th20th November.

Following the success of Taste of London in Regent’s Park this summer, tickets are now on sale for the next instalment of the world’s greatest restaurant festival. Set to kick off the Christmas season in fine foodie style, Taste of London: The Festive Edition will be brimming with London’s tastiest food, festive tipples and exciting masterclasses.

Housing 21 of London’s top restaurants over the four-day event at Tobacco Dock, this year’s restaurant line up is set to be the best yet with Tredwell’s, Hix, Bubbledogs, Kurobuta, Café Spice Namaste, Jose Pizarro, Tom’s Kitchen and Oldroyd all confirmed. Action Against Hunger will also be returning with their 5* Restaurant bringing Atul Kochar, Tom Hunt, Pascal Aussignac, Peter Gordon and Sophie Michell as their 5* chefs.

There will be plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with some of the UK’s top chefs at the AEG Taste Theatre where visitors can expect to be inspired by the likes of Marcus Wareing, Tom Kerridge and Monica Galetti as they divulge their festive tips and tricks.

Taste of London: The Festive Edition, Tobacco Dock, Wapping, 17 - 20 November.

Tickets on sale now from £15 | tasteoflondon.co.uk

Following up on last year’s success, Foodies Festival Christmas returns to London’s Old Truman Brewery on the 18th, 19th and 20th of November.

This festive season the Chefs Theatre boasts a stellar line up, including MasterChef 2016 Winner Jane Devonshire, who’ll be cooking up her favourite family Christmas recipes for the first time.

Joining her on stage are fellow MasterChef 2016 finalists Jack, Billy and Juanita with a whole host of seasonal treats and eats to help you on your way to the tastiest festive season yet.

To get into the festive spirit, visitors can attend one of the brand new series of 12 Christmas Top Tip practical masterclasses which cover a range of activities, from learning the perfect way to curate a festive cheeseboard, to whipping up a Christmas spiced ice cream, and mastering the best techniques for curing salmon.

Other highlights include an Artisan Christmas Market, Street Food Stalls and a Live Music Stage.

All children aged 12 and under go free to all Foodies Festivals when accompanied by an adult.

Tickets are on sale now at foodiesfestival.com or by calling 0844 995 1111

Forest Restaurant and Bar Forest Restaurant and Bar has been transformed for the winter season into a glittering party, set in an alpine forest. With a new winter menu bringing an abundance of fresh ingredients, championing and celebrating the finest British produce, the venue is sure to be a hot spot for seasonal catch-ups.

Selfridges and restaurateur Des McDonald have collaborated for a sixth season on the iconic rooftop restaurant and have transformed the space into a golden, winter forest for shoppers and party goers in the festive spirit. Forest’s beautiful walkway entrance has been decorated with glitter balls, and gold and glitter accents throughout the restaurant provide the perfect shimmery wintry retreat. DJ’s will bring the party to life Thursday through to Sunday ensuring guests are treated to the latest dance floor fillers.

A late Breakfast is served Monday to Saturday, as well as lunch and dinner seven days a week. Menu highlights include; Avocado on toast with spiced pumpkin seeds and cress; Chocolate toasted marshmallow and hazelnut waffle; Braised ox cheek served with grilled polenta; and Highland venison fillet with bashed neeps and a sour cherry sauce.

The outdoor Terrace Bar, with its own separate entrance, features cosy festive huts, perfect for sharing festive drinks. The huts are also available to hire, and make the ideal spot for an intimate Christmas party. The drinks list includes a bespoke sharing cocktail menu, Magnums of Skinny Prosecco, Hot cider cocktails, Gluhwein, Forest’s famous Choctails and mulled red wine.

Selfridges Roof Top, 400 Oxford Street, London W1A 1AB 020 7318 3287 | hello@forest-restaurant.co.uk | forest-restaurant.co.uk

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Dalloway Terrace This November, Bloomsbury’s enchanting Dalloway Terrace will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland, becoming the perfect heated hideaway complete with hot chocolate cocktails, cheese fondue, festive films and a hearty menu of winter delights. Launching on Tuesday 8th November, the terrace will be transformed by master florists Wild at Heart by Nikki Tibbles allowing guests to lose themselves amidst the snow-covered Narnia-like foliage and escaping the cold weather beneath sheep skin rugs. Dalloway Terrace will also be providing hot water bottles and complimentary shots of Génépi liqueur (a digestif similar to Absinthe) on the heated terrace to guarantee the perfect cosy evening.

Guests can embrace the Alpine spirit with an exclusive range of savoury and sweet Fondue from London’s La Fromagerie. The savoury offering will include a selection of sourdough and pickled root vegetables available with a choice of three cheeses: Roasted Red Piquillo, Farmhouse Cheddar & Guinness and Classic Swiss (£8). For those with a sweeter tooth, look no further than the White Chocolate Fondue with Clementines, Strawberries and Banana (£7).

Chocolate lovers will also delight in the special chocolate afternoon tea and hot chocolate cocktail menu from the internationally renowned chocolatier Maison Pierre Marcolini.

Every Saturday night the heated terrace will play host to Dalloway Film Club in conjunction with The Nomad Cinema, showcasing an array of classic movies through wireless headphones and a 30-foot screen. A selection of dishes can be ordered from the Dalloway Film Club Menu paired with bespoke cocktails inspired by the film being shown, as guests are invited to curl up beneath Foxford and Sheep Skin blankets to keep out the cold.

Novikov’s Mayfair Christmas Market Last year’s inaugural Mayfair Christmas Market was such a success that Novikov Restaurant & Bar is bringing it back for 2016 and will see the event return, bigger and better than before, held not just on one day but two.

On Friday 25th and Saturday 26th November, the whole of Mayfair Place will be closed off to traffic from 10am until 9pm, allowing visitors free rein to peruse the luxurious wares of some of London’s finest retailers.

This year’s line-up of brands will offer a true one stop shop for every gifting need. Among those making their eagerly awaited return will be Tinker Tailor and their exquisite array of decorations and accessories, and Sandy Bay London, purveyors of luxury fragrances. Boom Jewellery meanwhile will be showcasing a glittering collection of handmade sterling silver and rose gold bijoux.

Debuting this year are Martina London, offering exceptional children’s clothing, footwear and accessories, and Milan Shopping, with a stunning selection of leather goods hand-crafted in the ”fashion capital of the world”.

Men are notoriously hard to buy for, but luckily Simon Carter’s stylish, quality designs with a twist, from Art Deco inspired cufflinks to flamboyant 70s-style silk ties, will make present buying a breeze.

Also on hand will be a stylist from globally renowned jewellery & accessories company Stella & Dot, imparting some indispensable words of wisdom about achieving the perfect seasonal look.

With many other stalls offering everything from skincare to mouth-watering foodstuffs, the Mayfair Christmas Market has it all wrapped up.

Entry is free of charge and open to all.

Dalloway Terrace, 16-22 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NN 020 7347 1221 | dallowayterrace.com

Novikov Restaurant & Bar, 50 Berkeley Street, London W1 | novikovrestaurant.co.uk

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Christmas at Hotel Café Royal This Christmas, Hotel Café Royal is celebrating the festive season with a wonderful range of luxurious room packages, unique spa treatments, and indulgent food and drink menus. Whether guests are looking to refresh mind, body and soul at Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre, treat their little ones to a magical shopping experience in collaboration with Hamleys, or indulge with a festive afternoon tea in the opulent Oscar Wilde Bar, there really is something for everyone.

Christmas in The Café will bring the vibrant Regent Street fronting alive with Christmas spirit. The beautifully impressive space will be offering a wonderful range of seasonal treats, available to enjoy either in the opulent Sienna marble café, or to take away throughout the Christmas period, making ideal gifts for family and friends. Executive Pastry Chef, Sarah Barber, has created everything from exquisite chocolate baubles filled with chocolate popping candy and golden coins, to a traditional and luxurious Christmas pudding. Also home to London’s first dessert restaurant, the Café will be featuring a selection of dessert tasting experiences that throughout the Christmas season will have a sprinkling of festive magic, with sweet treats such as the Deconstructed Mince Pie and Santa’s Bauble with Cranberry and Vanilla Mousse.

Champagne Slipper at 34 Mayfair 34 Mayfair has partnered with iconic shoe designer Rupert Sanderson to create The Rupert Sanderson Champagne Slipper for 34 Mayfair. Continuing the legacy started by Kate Moss’s iconic 34 Mayfair Coupe, which was modelled on her breast, Rupert has created the glass and has crafted the actual Champagne flute into the heel of an intricately detailed, silver-plated brass and crystal glass shoe stand.

Drawing on the Art Deco contours of the restaurant and inspired by the terraced crown of Van Alen’s Art Deco Chrysler Building in Midtown Manhattan, Rupert has crafted the ultimate in Champagne glassware design.

To coincide with the launch Rupert has also commissioned a Ready to Wear Rupert Sanderson Champagne Pump for 34 Mayfair for customers to buy in store, which will be available from Wednesday, 9 November. Each one will come complete with 6 Champagne flutes and a bottle Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé and will cost £5,000.

For further information on any of Hotel Café Royal’s other festive treats, please visit hotelcaferoyal.com

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Sartoria collaborates with Simone Caporale Every Wednesday until 30 November, Italian mixologist Simone Caporale will be in residence as Sartoria’s Master of Mixology, offering guests an exclusive collection of cocktails that will reflect the timeless style and bespoke tailoring for which Savile Row is renowned.

Inspired by the rich history of Savile Row and its strong tradition for the tailor-made experience, Caporale has reinvented the classic dry martini exclusively for Sartoria. The intriguing and elegant Savile Row Martini has botanicals notes of vetiver, orris root, musk and cedar wood, designed to reflect the bespoke fabrics seen in Savile Row’s tailors, and a smooth texture to mirror on the palate the experience of a tailored suit on the body.

For each night of the residency, Caporale’s cocktails will be perfectly complemented by a range of cicchetti from Francesco Mazzei, including dishes such as Courgette Croquettes; Tagliolini Gratin with Chanterelles and Truffle; Calamari with Courgette and Chilli Jam; and Aubergine Croquettes.

Sartoria, 20 Savile Row, London W1S 3PR 020 7534 7000 | sartoria-restaurant.co.uk

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Osteria 60 Welcomes Winter with The House of Peroni As we approach the festive season, Osteria 60 at the Baglioni Hotel in Kensington has announced a special collaboration with the renowned The House of Peroni.

Celebrating the rich concept of aperitvo and the traditions and beauty of Italy, the cocktail pop up will launch on 10th November, and will run for just one month.

In true Italian spirit, The House of Peroni’s uniquely designed cocktail menu at Osteria 60 incorporates many classic aperitivo drinks including; The Peroni Winter Garden; a warming aperitivo inspired by the al fresco winter gardens of Lake Como. Served in an ornate china teacup, the exquisite drink takes biscuity sweetness from the nostramo dell’isola maize in Peroni Nastro Azzuro and mulled orchard fruits, creating a rich spice flavour.

Alongside the pre-prandial delights, a sumptuous selection of complimentary side dishes will be served, including smoked aubergine salad, gratinée peppers and grilled eggplant.

The House of Peroni are also offering a special chance to enjoy an aperitivo masterclass on 8 December with one of their leading mixologists followed by a delicious 3 course meal. With only 10 spaces available, this is a great opportunity to learn the art behind the great Italian tradition - and not to mention a very special Christmas dinner for friends or work colleagues.

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Hakkasan restaurants around the world are currently celebrating the 15th anniversary of the original Hakkasan in London’s Hanway Place with menus specially dedicated to dishes and cocktails ‘Only At’ each local location.

Celebrating local cuisine and culture, using seasonal ingredients and Hakkasan’s modern Chinese cooking techniques, the Only At Hanway menu comprises of six dishes including Braised Royal king crab with rock chive, Wok-fried Scottish razor clam in XO sauce and Spicy Rhug Estate lamb cannon with kumquat, ginger and garlic. The Only At Bruton menu features Pan fried pork belly in plum sauce, and Stir-fry langoustine Szechuan style.

A range of cocktails and desserts are available on the special menus as well. The menus will change twice a year and have a strong emphasis on seasonality, highlighting the originality of each Hakkasan restaurant around the world.

Shoryu Ramen has recently opened up their sixth site in Covent Garden. Serving up traditional Hakata tonkotsu ramen, fantastic Shoryu buns and Gekkeikan Royal Warrant Sake, the new restaurant also offers a specially created truffle ramen, which is only available at Covent Garden.

Deceivingly large, the light and airy restaurant feels both open and private thanks to a number of tucked away tables. The relaxed sake-lined bar area is the perfect place to try the Japanese tipple, and a number of wines, Japanese craft beers and sake-based cocktails are also available.

Flavoursome and incredibly filling, menu must-tries are of course the varying Tonkotsu. The Shoryu Ganso Tonkotsu is a rich 12-hour pork broth ramen that comes topped with char siu barbecue pork belly, nitamago egg, kikurage mushrooms, spring onion, sesame, ginger, nori seaweed and extra fried shallots; whereas as seafood lovers will rejoice at the Kimchi Seafood Tonkotsu with fiery kimchi broth, prawns, scallops, squid, nitamago egg, kikurage mushrooms, nori seaweed, spring onion, seasoned beansprouts, sesame, fried shallots. Other tempting flavours include white miso and even green curry. There are plenty of extra toppings to add too, to make your ramen unique. We highly recommend the spicy mustard greens!

While the tonkotsu is filling, don’t forget the sides! The fluffy, steamed ‘Shoryu Buns’ are handmade daily and come with a selection of six fillings including char siu barbeque pork belly, soy marinated chicken karaage and grilled halloumi & shimeji mushrooms. You won’t regret it, you can also opt for tiger prawn tempura, soft shell crab tempura and fresh gyoza.

Launched in 2012 and owned by the Japan Centre’s CEO Tak Tokumine, Shoryu Ramen already have five sites located in Regent Street, Broadgate Circle, Soho and Kingly Court, as well as Shoryu Go, a dedicated tonkotsu ramen take-out bar on Air Street.

Shoryu’s Executive Chef, Kanji Furukawa, has been working with Tokumine since Shoryu’s infancy and has created a highly crafted menu that focuses on flavours and ingredients rarely found outside of Japan regularly making visits back to keep up with the latest trends and techniques.

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Shoryu Ramen Covent Garden, 35 Great Queen St., London WC2B 5AA | shoryuramen.com

To book your place contact: thibault@osteria60.com

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Patara Soho Boasting six restaurants in London, and other branches across the world, fine dining Thai chain Patara’s flagship is located in the heart of Soho.

With a huge emphasis on recreating authentically Thai flavours and showcasing traditional recipes, cooking styles, influences and regional dishes, Patara’s menus are a joy to behold.

Offering a fantastic way into the cuisine, any Thai novice should venture here to experience a taster of what the colourful country has to offer.

What better way to start than to try one of the all-encompassing Banquet menus. While it can be hard to know where to start with the long list of dishes from the al a carte menu, the Patara Banquet menu is for a minimum of two people and offer six shared starters, four mains served with rice and vegetable accompaniments and an individual portion of dessert.

Menu highlights include, Spiced Fish Cakes with Cucumber Salsa; Duck confit spring rolls with herbed prune sauce; Char Grilled Chicken Satay with peanut Sauce; Prawn & Crisp Vegetable Rice Rolls with Lime & Chilli Sauce; Crisp Sea Bass and Seared Pineapple with Piquant Tamarind Sauce; Free Range Chicken Tenderloin in Sweet Basil Green Curry; and Coconut Braised Beef with Lime, Mint, & Lemongrass. Costing £38.00 per person without soup and £43.00 per person with soup, you can add Lobster Pad Thai for an additional £20.00 per portion and enjoy a signature Pataralini cocktail with your meal for £7.00 per glass.

For seafood lovers, the Ocean Set menu includes an individual portion of soup, four starters to share and four main courses with rice, as well as a dessert.

A must try has to be the Prawn Tom Yum soup. With generously sized Prawns and shimeji mushrooms in a spicy roasted chilli fumet freshly simmered with lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves, this soup is wonderfully authentic and a delight for the senses.

Patara also offers a wide range of cocktails from classics to more innovative house specials, as well as a varied champagne, beer, spirit and wine list. Making this the perfect location for after work drinks or a pre-theatre meal. The hotly anticipated Disney’s Aladdin has recently opened around the corner so why not make a real night of it and dine before the show.

Patara Soho, 15 Greek Street, London W1D 4DP | 020 7437 1071 | infosoho@pataralondon.com | pataralondon.com

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CAU in the Dock More for your money and with more variety than its sister restaurant Gaucho, Argentine steakhouse CAU is a great place to feast and catch up with friends or colleagues.

With three restaurants across town, the St Katherine Dock location is perfect for entertaining or a romantic dinner.

Bursting with South America flavours, yet keeping things sleek and fabulously stylish in the décor, the popular restaurant with a view serves up a whole heap of dishes that will have your taste buds watering in no time.

Start off with some of the small plates, the jamon and manchego croquettes are not to be missed, nor can the classic Argentinian filled mini empanadas. We highly recommend the classic spicy ground beef and onion.

After that, and moving on to the mains, steak lovers must try the Lomito from the speciality cuts menu chosen by the head griller. The fillet of rump is considered the finest cut in Argentina, combining the flavour of rump and the tenderness of fillet. Served with a blue cheese sauce, 400g costs just £28.95. Add a couple of sides such as the triple cooked chunky chips, Causlaw, or crispy onion rings and you’re good to go.

Those after something a little different can opt for one of the many burgers and sandwiches, from the ‘Cheese and Bacon’ to the ‘Latin’, or a lighter salad. For dessert, the famous Churro Argentinian doughnuts are a must have. Lightly dusted with

cinnamon sugar and served traditionally with dulce de leche, you’ll be surprised how many you can eat after all that food. Wash it down with an innovative cocktail from the bar or one of the many wines from the extensive list.

The restaurant has also recently launched an exciting new set menu. Available Monday to Friday, 12pm to 6:30pm, diners will be able to feast for incredible value: two courses for only £12.95 and three courses at £14.95.

Start as you mean to go on by indulging on the incredibly moreish fish tacos: crispy battered pollock served on blue tortillas with a smoky chipotle mayo, or the crispy salt and pepper squid.

For the main course, and making a return after popular demand, is the aubergine lasagne; replacing pasta with layers of aubergine, this healthier option does not compromise on flavour, piled high with aubergine, tomato, melted cheese and fresh basil. If meat is on your mind, feast on 220g of tender Tapa De Cuadril; cut from the top of the rump, this signature dish is served the Brazilian way - thinly sliced and flash grilled so it melts in your mouth. As well as a peppery rocket salad, choose a side to accompany your steak, and any of the mains, including thin or chunky chips, truffle mac ‘n’ cheese, or polenta.

For dessert, if you can manage, the famous Pina-CAU-lada or dulce de leche pancakes with vanilla ice cream and caramel are the perfect way to finish the meal.

CAU St. Katharine Dock, 1 Commodity Quay, London E1W 1AZ | caurestaurants.com

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Classic British cooking using carefully sourced produce

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PRIVATE DINING Two private dining rooms seat up to 8 and 32

Open for lunch and dinner Monday to Friday, and also available on weekends for private hire.

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Hearty yet Healthy Nicola Millbank is set to launch her debut book next year, but here is a sneak peak at what you can expect just in time for those colder evenings. Her creamy leek and Gorgonzola risotto with prosciutto pangratatto should bring some Italian warmth to your kitchen and body!

Creamy leek and Gorgonzola risotto with prosciutto pangratatto Ingredients 1 tbsp. of olive oil 1 large leek, finely sliced into half moons 1 garlic glove, minced 300g of pearl barley 200ml of white wine 1 litre of chicken stock A large handful of freshly grated parmesan 1 tbsp. of butter 3 rashers of prosciutto 2 pieces of stale bread 2 sprigs of fresh thyme Olive oil

Method Pop a heavy based pan onto a medium heat.

Fry the leek and garlic in the olive oil for a few minutes until softened. Add the pearl barley and stir for a couple of minutes until fully coated in the oil. Pour in the wine and allow it to bubble away, then add all of the stock. Cover the pan and cook for 20 minutes.

To make the pangratatto, in a mini blender blend the bread, prosciutto and olive oil until it forms chunky breadcrumbs. Remove from the blender and add to a frying pan with the thyme.

Fry until golden and remove from the pan to cool and crisp up.

After 20 minutes remove the lid from the pearl barley and turn the heat up, stirring until all of the stock has evaporated but it’s still loose in consistency. Add the parmesan and knob of butter and stir, remove from the heat pop the lid back on and allow to sit for 2 minutes before serving.

To serve sprinkle the pangratatto over the risotto, scatter with fresh thyme and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.

Recipe by Nicola Millbank AKA Milly Cookbook. Milly’s debut book; Milly’s Real Food will be published by Harper Collins in hardback, priced at £20.00 and released on 4th May 2017. For more information and additional recipes see: millycookbook.com

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COCKTAIL COLUMN

Zoran’s Mixology Masterclass

with Zoran Peric

Zoran Peric is a cocktails and spirits expert with a background in launching and managing some of London’s top bars such as the Soho Hotel. He has also worked with some of the country’s leading drinks brands, working with them to develop their brand and drinks concepts.

In November, as autumn fades into winter, we begin to value the things that bring us comfort. Enjoying a rich and warming drink, perhaps? A lot is being said at the moment about the Danish notion of Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) - a term intended to capture the feeling of cosiness without actually directly translating.

Sitting by the fire on a cold night, spending an afternoon in with friends and family, enjoying a good book on the sofa, the art of hygge is about finding delight in the things that soothe us. When it comes to winter drinking, we can enjoy a plethora of tipples aside from the traditional mulled wine to bring us comfort this month, and my personal recommendation would be to explore the world of whisky.

Often a category considered to be limited to the connoisseur, whisky is becoming much more popular with the everyday drinker.

White spirits no longer dominate the cocktail menu and we now see bars getting creative with their whisky serves. In particular,

Japanese whisky, with its delicate characteristics and smooth yet complex taste, lends itself well to blending into cocktails.

One of my favourite whisky bars is East London hangout, Bull in a China Shop, as it boasts a delicious selection of Japanese whisky cocktails and a back bar of over 30 rare whiskies. Those looking for an introduction to whisky cocktails beyond the typical Old Fashioned or Manhattan should try the Shinto Sour created with Hibiki Japanese Harmony, plum sake, lemon juice and syrup.

On November 5th we celebrate Bonfire Night, a great occasion to enjoy a smokier whisky or whisky cocktail. The smoky character of a whisky is created when peat is used in the drying process.

When we talk of peated whiskies we think of Islay whiskies such as Laphroaig. Whilst cherished worldwide for their fantastic, full-bodied and powerful flavour, there are peated whiskies to be enjoyed by those with more delicate pallets.

Suntory’s Hakushu is a fine example of a lightly peated whisky that is surprisingly fresh. Bartender, Jean-Vital Castellani created The Smoking Geisha cocktail with Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve for its uniquely subtle and smoky flavour. Inspired by the traditional Japanese Whisky Highball, the Smoking Geisha is built over ice cubes with soda water, with the additional hints of Lillet Rose, mint leaves and Kumquat.

The perfect smoky cocktail to delight in this Bonfire Night.

Recipe: 40ml Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve; 15ml Lillet Rose (or Cocchi Americano rose); 80ml soda water; Build the cocktail over ice cubes and present in a smoky bell jar.

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The Oenophilist

with Edward Gerard, Wine Buyer for Harrods

Edward Gerard started his career cycling cases of fine wine round the SW1 and SW3 postcodes. Some 13 years later after a stint in the USA, and having extensively traveled and tasted his way around the wine world he finds himself with the enviable job of selecting the vast range available in the Wine Rooms at Harrods.

Being the Wine Buyer for Harrods we have to think way in advance as to the products that will be the big gifting hits for Christmas this year, so I thought this month I would outline the top Christmas gifts from Harrods for a wine lover.

For the gadget savvy friend or family member there really is only one gift that stands out and that is the Coravin Model 2 Elite, which this Christmas comes in the exclusive Harrods Green for £249 (also available in Gold, Silver and Red). This revolutionary wine accessory allows the user to pour wines from the bottle without pulling the cork thus stopping any oxygen getting into the bottle and keeping it fresh for days, months or even years!

For the fashion lover we have two very special wines that have been created by Francois Louis Vuitton, who this year launched the wine range Collection Personelle. I tasted through the whole range and have selected the best. The delightful 2010 Francois-L Vuitton Chateau Malartic Lagraviere for £89.95 and the wonderfully complex 2010 Francois-L Vuitton Chateau Giscours £99.95, both wines are eminently drinkable now but I would advise decanting for an hour to provide the best result.

For the person who has everything, we can help out here too because this year in honour of our history with the estate, which goes back over 100 years, we will be launching what I believe to be the most exquisite release from Chateau La Mission Haut Brion to date.

‘A Cut Above’ is a collection never seen before and limited to just six

pieces; it embodies the finest provenance and a story that is utterly unique. Within the case, connoisseurs will receive four of the greatest wines from the estate in the 1982, 1989 and 2000 Grand Vin Reds, as well as the 2009 La Mission Haut Brion Blanc. Beyond the truly remarkable wines, what makes this collection unique is the 12 piece knife set that will lie above the wines in the beautiful bespoke case commissioned and designed by HRH Prince Robert of Luxemburg, the owner of Chateau La Mission Haut Brion. These knives have been lovingly created by a true French artisan knifemaker who has used the Red and White barrels from the Chateau to produce the handles, and thus in my opinion, has created a work of art that is both visually beautiful and authentic but also brings the warmth and tactile elements of the wood to life. We will be launching ‘A Cut Above’ in the wine shop and Harrods.com at the end of November.

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London Steakhouse Co. Just a stone’s throw away from bustling Liverpool Street Station in the heart of the City, the London Steakhouse Company has recently undergone a huge refurbishment.

With 85 covers and another restaurant in Chelsea, the inviting space is open plan with a long marble-top bar and high ceilings.

At the back of the room, lies a raised mezzanine seating area with its own bar. For private events, heavy velvet curtains can be drawn across this space, seating 20, to create an exclusive party area.

Reflecting co-owner Marco Pierre White’s culinary style, London Steakhouse Company’s carefully curated menus feature a host of seasonally changing classic British dishes.

Each dish is made from scratch in the kitchen every day, all apart from the ice cream which comes from renowned supplier Ice Cream Union. The restaurant boasts a long-standing partnership with esteemed butcher Aubrey Allen and all steak cuts are dry-aged for 28 days and come served with a choice of Café de Paris butter, peppercorn or béarnaise sauce. As well as an extensive meat and fish offering, the restaurant also serves a range of vegetarian dishes.

Menu highlights include beef short ribs with house bbq glaze & coleslaw; grilled Scottish langoustines with garlic butter & fresh lemon; and the 24oz sharing Boston Chop.

An impressive piece of meat that simply falls off the bone.

Guests can also choose to top their steaks with the likes of maple

cured bacon, two fried eggs and langoustine tails. Sides include house fries, creamed spinach and crispy onion rings.

The dessert menu features British classics such as sticky toffee pudding; and traditional British cheeses served with almond fig cake and quince curd.

To wash it all down, the restaurant offers an impressive wine list, and a knowledgeable sommelier is on hand to help with any decisions. Otherwise the new installed whisky bar features an impressive list of cocktails and wines from both the New and Old World should you fancy something a little different or post meal.

Speciality cocktails include the best-selling Passion Jazz and classic Whisky Mac. In addition to the à la carte menu, the restaurant offers a Prix Fixe lunch and pre/post theatre menu priced at £27.50 for three courses. With the festive season fast approaching the restaurant will also be offering two 3-course menus available from 28 November until 24 December 2016 for only £35 and £55.

These are complemented by two drinks packages for £15 and £25 to ensure guests stay within budget.

Both menus offer a wide selection of starters, mains and desserts including meat, fish and vegetarian options.

The Christmas produce has been sourced from prestigious suppliers with steaks from Aubrey Allen, turkey from Holly Farm, and venison from Balmoral & Highland Estates.

London Steakhouse Co. City, 109-117 Middlesex Street, London E1 7JF | 020 7247 5050 | londonsteakhousecompany.com

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NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART NISSAN & FIAT DEALERSHIPS IN MANOR PARK, EAST LONDON Just off the A406 (A118 exit)

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Only £99 per month with £1,000 Deposit Contribution & 2 years 0% APR Representative

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500 Range from only £11,050 FIAT 500 LOUNGE 1.2 On the Road Price

£12,800

Optional Final Payment (incl. £10 fee)

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£1,000

Total Amount Payable by Customer

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£3,998

Duration of Contract

23 Monthly Payments Amount to Finance

£99

24 months 0.0%

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£7,802 £0

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Glyn Hopkin 1021 ROMFORD ROAD, MANOR PARK, EAST LONDON E12 5LH

£5,525 £11,800

020 8003 8749

7 DAYS Monday-Saturday 8.30am to 6.00pm www.GlynHopkin.com OPEN Sunday 10.00am to 5.00pm

Branches also in: Buckhurst Hill, Romford Chelmsford, Ipswich, Bishop’s Stortford Milton Keynes, St Albans & Cambridge Search Glyn Hopkin Group

One of the UK’s largest Fiat dealer groups with 9 dealerships

The Official Fuel Consumption figures in mpg (L/100km) and CO2 emissions (g/km) for the Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge are: Urban 49.6 (5.7). Extra Urban 65.7(4.3). Combined 58.9 (4.8) and CO2 113 (g/km).

*T&Cs apply, ask for details. Finance subject to status (over 18’s only), a guarantee may be required, written details available on request. Prices correct at time of going to print. This advert supersedes any previously advertised offers. Please note models portrayed are for illustration purposes only. All offers are subject to manufacturer campaign changes without prior notice. Deposit contributions are paid by FAFS (Fiat Automobiles Financial Services). Fiat i-Deal finance examples are based on 5,000 miles per annum, excess mileage charges apply. Calls may be monitored to ensure quality of service.

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NEW NISSAN NOTE ACENTA

NEW NISSAN PULSAR ACENTA

£129 A MONTH

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Glyn Hopkin 1021 ROMFORD ROAD, MANOR PARK, EAST LONDON E12 5LH

020 8003 8463

7 DAYS Monday-Saturday 8.30am to 6.00pm www.GlynHopkin.com OPEN Sunday 10.00am to 5.00pm

Branches also in: North London, Waltham Abbey, Buckhurst Hill, Romford, Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich, Bishop’s Stortford, Watford, Milton Keynes, St Albans, Bedford & Cambridge Search Glyn Hopkin Group

The UK’s largest independent Nissan dealer group with

14 dealerships

Note Range: URBAN 45.6-67.3mpg (6.2-4.2L/100km); EXTRA URBAN 62.8-88.3mpg (4.5-3.2L/100km); COMBINED 55.4-78.5mpg (5.1-3.6L/100km); CO2 emissions 119-93g/km.

Pulsar Range: URBAN 36.7-68.9mpg (7.7-4.1L/100km), EXTRA URBAN 58.8-85.6 mpg (4.8-3.3L/100km), COMBINED 47.9-78.5mpg (5.9-3.6 L/100km), CO2 emissions 138-94g/km.

Offer valid until 8 January 2017 at participating dealers only and subject to vehicle availability. Finance provided by RCI Financial Services Limited, PO Box 149, Watford WD17 1FJ. Subject to status. Guarantess and indemnities may be rquired. You must be at least 18 and a UK resident (excluding the Channel Islands). Terms and conditions apply, please visit www.nissan-offers.co.uk/termsandconditions or your local dealer for full details. *NISSAN DEPOSIT CONTRIBUTION OF £900 ON NOTE IS ONLY AVAILABLE WHEN TAKEN ON 0% APR PCP NISSAN FINANCE PRODUCT. **NISSAN DEPOSIT CONTRIBUTION OF £500 ON PULSAR IS ONLY AVAILABLE WHEN TAKEN ON 0% APR PCP NISSAN FINANCE PRODUCT. Model shown is Note Tekna with additional metallic paint at £550 with DEPOSIT OF £4,368.99 FOLLOWED BY 36 PAYMENTS OF £129 AND OPTIONAL FINAL PAYMENT OF £3,872.01. Model shown is Pulsar Acenta with additional metallic paint at £550 with DEPOSIT OF £4,315.80 FOLLOWED BY 36 PAYMENTS OF £129 AND OPTIONAL FINAL PAYMENT OF £6,535.20. Minimum customer deposit of 25%. Our Dealership introduces Customers to a limited number of finance providers including RCI Financial Services Ltd. We may receive a commission from the finance provider for the introduction. Note Acenta offer based on 8,000 miles pa, excess mileage 8p per mile. Pulsar Acenta offer based on 9,000 miles pa, excess mileage 8p per mile. Offers not available in conjunction with any schemes or other offers. Vehicle price includes first registration fee and 12 months’ road fund licence. Always drive carefully and attentively. MPG figures are obtained from laboratory testing, in accordance with 2004/3/EC and intended for comparisons between vehicles and may not reflect real driving results. (Optional equipment, maintenance, driving behaviour, road and weather conditions may affect the official results.) Information correct at time of going to print. Model shots shown are for illustration purposes only. Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd, The Rivers Office Park, Denham Way, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 9YS. Calls may be monitored to ensure quality of service.

your Prime American Muscle They don’t come along very often and they certainly don’t come along with this much quality. A 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback that has recieved extensive restoration to produce one of the finest examples on the market...but it won’t be there for long.

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The Big Cat Joins the Rest of the Pack All-wheel-drive hasn’t been reserved for the Land Rover arm of the Jaguar-Land Rover group, however the production of SUV’s has been and, until now, was the distinguishing feature between the two. Jaguar have set their sights on the ever expanding SUV market with the first step on the ladder and they’ve got plenty behind them to help. The technology and know-how that this company possesses is arguably the best in the world when it comes to off-road capability, so how does it transfer to their historically sporty counterparts in the Jaguar garage...

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YOUR DRIVE Utilising their impressive ‘Lightweight Aluminium Architecture’, Jaguar have managed to produce an incredibly agile crossover.

Aided by the sleek F-Type-inspired profile, the F-Pace is instantly recognisable as a Jaguar and possesses the same engineered design as its smaller sister to produce the most efficient, responsive and comfortable car possible.

Despite being an ‘all-new’ vehicle for the marque, the introduction of their LAA has meant that they can develop almost any class of car without issues of weight and stability - two major factors when you start increasing the cars capacity. Consequently they have been able to focus more on the F-Pace’s styling; which is imposing, sporty and functional all in one, and the rest of the car’s technology which is equally as impressive.

The F-Pace comes packed with numerous integrated technologies as standard including lane departure warning systems, all surface progress control - making the most of the available grip, ASPC automatically controls the throttle and the brakes, enabling the vehicle to pull away smoothly; the driver simply has to steer and autonomous emergency braking to name a few.

This cars all-wheel drive system is the company’s most sophisticated yet. With access to both the Jaguar and Land Rover technologies, they have managed to take the best parts from each and pack it all into this car. It not only features the advanced, in-house control system first developed for the F-Type AWD: Intelligent Driveline Dynamics which preserves rear-wheel drive agility and handling character but can seamlessly transfer up to 50 per cent torque to the front wheels to exploit the performance benefits of extra traction, on all surfaces and in all weathers, but also Adaptive Surface Response (ASR) which has been developed from Land Rover’s patented, award-winning Terrain Response technology, making the AWD system even more effective in challenging conditions. Integrated into Jaguar Drive Control, ASR identifies the type of surface and optimises the mapping of the powertrain and dynamic stability control system. They have further enhanced the system for deep snow and gravel, just to be safe.

It is not surprising then that the ride and composure of the F-Pace is as consistent as the rest of the model line despite the increased centre of gravity. As with the vast majority of crossovers and even SUV’s sold in the UK, the F-Pace is likely to be utilised on a daily basis on nothing but tarmacked surfaces. Fortunately,

Jaguar possess more than enough knowledge in the road-going industry to be able to produce a vehicle that is as competent on the road as any of its other cars - maybe with the exception of the F-Type and their other top-end mad machines.

Thanks to the sleek, low profile of the body, the centre of gravity hasn’t been pushed too high in comparison to other models, so the issue of body roll through cornering is minimised. This is of course aided by the body’s high torsional stiffness which enables the F-Type-derived double wishbone front suspension and sophisticated integral link rear suspension to perform even better.

Monotube dampers come as standard on entry level models, but for even better ride and handling, the electronically-controlled Adaptive Dynamics system measures body and wheel movement 100 and 500 times a second respectively, ensuring optimum damping forces in all conditions.

It is easy to overlook the ride and handling of cars when you begin to move up in the size order, but with today’s technology, these vehicles are now able to do things manufacturers themselves could only dream of a few decades ago. With this level of technology constantly working for you behind the scenes, you are able to enjoy the ride at your desired speed on your desired surface with little worry of any issue, besides any unforeseen external factors. And even then they have made sure that there’s enough to keep you safe in the event of anything happening.

Not only has the aluminium construction provided Jaguar with the perfect base on which to build an agile crossover, but it also helps to improve the performance elsewhere too. Even the entry level 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel will reach 62mph from standing in under 9 seconds with the top-end 3.0-litre supercharged engine producing 380PS and achieving the same in just over 5 seconds.

Of course the main benefits can be seen on the efficiency scale.

Boasting a whopping 53.3mpg on a combined run with a CO2 emissions figure of just 139g/km, this is not only reliable when it comes to the road surface, but you’re not likely to get stuck without any fuel either. The numbers speak for themselves with this car, starting at just over £35,000 for a 2.0-litre turbocharged, RWD manual with all of the aforementioned features - with the exception of AWD related technologies of course - and no real necessity to add any extras. If you would rather a few added extras, then you can look at the R-Sport trim which comes with a host of features already included such as 8-way adjustable sports seats,

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It is certainly worth considering the AWD versions over the RWD regardless of whether you plan on any cross country driving, simply because the ride and composure on the road is vastly improved by the impressive technology that the system brings with it, and who doesn’t want a little more safety for its passengers and performance on and off-road for the driver.

Inside, Jaguar have continued their recent design success with integrated lighting and an updated infotainment system as optional extras. With the upgraded InControl Touch Pro system, you not only get the impressive new 10.2-inch touchscreen with quad-core processor and solid-state drive, but you also have the added benefit of a full digital display behind the wheel which means you can view a full screen 3D navigation system on the 12.3-inch digital dashboard. With the intuitive navigation system you will be able to maximise your day to day efficiency. It can ‘learn’ your commute to ensure you are given the most accurate and efficient route guidance depending on traffic situations etc. and can even inform other people of your arrival time if necessary.

With the cost of certain technologies already beginning to become more accessible, cars like this will begin to be on every corner, but for now, it is still reserved for the few savvy enough to realise what they could have. From the fundamental engineering technology to the driving and user technologies, this car has every base covered and the remarkable thing is that it is all included in the standard package. RWD versions aside, this is a lot of car for the money and despite only being a crossover, it shows encouraging signs for the Jaguar brand and some enormous potential for taking on the full-blown SUV market. But we will have to wait and see.

Jaguar F-Pace Engine 2 . 0 -Litre Turbocharged Diesel Transmission ZF 8-Speed Automatic Power (PS) 180 Torque (Nm) 430 Acceleration 0-62mph (sec) 8.7 Maximum Speed (mph) 129 Fuel Consumption Combined (mpg) 53.3 Carbon Dioxide Emissions (g/km) 139 On the Road Price £40,360 As Driven £44,770

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VIVARO SPORTIVE Doublecab L2H1 2900 1.6cdti 120ps Bi Turbo

THE PEOPLE-MOVER VAN V VAN… …

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£17,499 +Delivery +VAT +RFL (pre-registered).

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Vauxhall Vivaro Sportive Doublecab L2H1 Van 2900 1.6cdti 120ps Bi Turbo Capacity for up to six people and space for their equipment makes our Doublecab the ideal people-mover.

With all the advanced ergonomic, organisation and infotainment features of our panel van and combi, together with durable, high-quality trim choices, it can be configured to your exact needs. It comes with…

SPEC INCLUDES Digital radio, Aux-in, USB & Bluetooth connectivity Room for up to six people Side and rear doors that take a Euro-pallet with ease Illuminated load area 12-volt electrical accessory socket in load area

Up to 8.6 cubic metres (303.7 cubic feet) maximum loadspace volume Max cargo length at load floor of 2537mm (L1) and 2937mm (L2) Floor-mounted, load-securing eyes On-board computer

Toomey Vauxhall Basildon - 01268 407627

Service House, West Mayne, Basildon, Essex SS15 6RW www.toomeybasildon.co.uk/vauxhall Finance is subject to status. Terms & Conditions apply. Applicants must be 18 or over. Guarantee/Indemnity may be required. Finance provider is Vauxhall Finance PO Box 666, Cardiff CF15 7YT. Registered 31st March 2016.

You will not own the vehicle until all payments are made. *At the end of the agreement there are 3 options: (1) Renew: part exchange the vehicle, (2) Retain: pay the Optional Final Payment to own the vehicle or (3) Return the vehicle. Further charges may be made subject to the condition or mileage of the vehicle. Toomey Basildon is registered with the FCA and is a credit broker, not a lender. Offer excludes all other offers.

Metallic paint extra. Price doesn’t include fuel and admin fee. For full details contact us at the dealership.

Classic American Muscle 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback 302

OUT OF THIS WORLD

There are few machines that truly embody ‘the American muscle car’, but the original Ford Mustang is certainly one of them. With the Mustang only recently making its UK debut (with a 5.0-litre option), all predecessors to the current model are imported monsters. And this is by no means an exception. Fully restored to the highest standard, this 1968 Fastback 302 packs a 4.9-litre V8 and is one of the finest examples you will find on the road. Such is the quality that the team at Chelsea Cars hasn’t seen better in 35 years.

Cars like this do not come along very often, especially in the UK with the very limited supply of American muscle, so this is a genuine opportunity to get your hands on something quite special. Regardless of your preference, whether it be Dodge, Chevvy or any other, you can do nothing but appreciate this spectacular car If you are a car enthusiast, American muscle car nut or simply enjoy the iconic appeal of the original Ford Mustang, this is a must see. Equally, if you are in the market for a new ride, then this original Highland Green Fastback should definitely be on the list.

1968 Ford Mustang Fastback 302. POA

Chelsea Cars, 59-61 Armoury Way, London SW18 1JZ 020 8870 9977 | sales@chelseacars.com | chelseacars.com Which Trusted Trader

Sponsor & Supplier

Chelsea Cars INTERNATIONAL

Specialists in classic and sports cars

Chelsea Cars is the largest classic car centre in the UK. We have been trading for over 30 years and have recently Featured in the bbc's "Top Gear" programme.

Visit our show rooms to see one of the country's ďŹ nest collections of classic cars including: Mercedes Benz, Jaguar, Porsche and Aston Martin.

59-61 Armoury Way, Wandsworth, London SW18 1JZ

tel: 020 8870 9977 fax: 020 8877 1905 info@chelseacars.com www.chelseacars.com

OLY MPUS TILES QUALITY BY DESIGN

Big Brand Bathroom Sale Starts 26th September

LONDON’S LEADING TILE & BATHROOM COMPANY www.olympustiles.co.uk

60 - 64 Snakes Lane East Woodford Green Essex, IG8 7QQ T: 020 8504 8425 F: 020 8504 9278

Unit 6 - 7, East Ham Industrial estate 1000 Newham Way London, E6 5JN T: 020 7511 6210 F: 020 7474 0488

Email: sales@olympustiles.co.uk

your Bringing Life to your Garden The capital is bursting with wildlife, but all-to-often we see the tragic reality of city living on the roads.

However, if you are lucky enough to enjoy your own garden, there is plenty you can do to encourage all the friendly foragers your way. Kate Gould has some handy tips on page 90.

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Discovery Wapping Towerside,Walk, Wapping E1W E1W

Lime Close,West WestWapping WappingE1W E1W Burr Close,

Modern 3 storey, bedroom detached house built within3rd this floor popular ornamental canalwithin side ea2 arebuilt pleased to4offer for sale this modern studio apartment secure gated development. Comprises a spacious lounge with dining area, fully fitted kitchen this riverside development.

The apartment benefits from open plan lounge and and ground floor cloakroom. To the first floor are 3 bedrooms (1 with en-suite shower room) bedroom area, fitted kitchen bathroom Laminate wood floors. and family bathroom.

To the secondand floor3is piece the master suite withsuite. a further bedroom and shower VideoSecure entry-phone system.

Parking space. to Wapping station lending and local room. underground parking space and anClose extensive L-shaped garden itself bus well to an extension, subject to planning permission. Close to Wapping station, DLR, local bus routes routes. and amenities.

ea2 built 2ground first floor duplex ea2 are are pleased pleased to to offer offer for for sale sale this this modern 1980’s built doubleand bedroom 2nd and apartment withinapartment. this popular side development West 3rd floor duplex Theornamental apartment canal benefits from kitchen diner,within reception Wapping.

The apartment comprises a lounge with duel aspect windows, leading to patio garden. Bathroom with of separate Wc. Parking space.

Located close separate fullyStations fitted kitchen, 2 double bedrooms and a 3 piece bathroom suite. to Tower Hill and St Katharine’s Dock.

Use of exterior patio area. Allocated parking space. Close to St Katharine Docks, £624,995 Tower Hill station and local bus routes.

£365,000 £1,550,000

Cape Yard, West Wapping E1W Colet Flats, Limehouse E1

£625,000

Capital Wharf, West Wapping E1W Waterman Way, Wapping E1W

ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this 1st floor 2 bedroom modern built apartment within opportunity this populartoWest Wapping development.

Thebuilt apartment from Rare market, this ‘Victorian’ purpose 1st floorbenefits 1 bedroom lounge, fully The fitted kitchen, en-suite to master apartment. apartment benefitsshower from a room fully fitted kitchen,bedroom bedroomand withfamily built bathroom.

Floor to ceiling Laminate wood Video-entry phone in wardrobes, shower room windows. and spacious lounge.

Highfloors. ceilings.

Double glazing. system. Allocated parking On-siteis caretaker.

Close to St close Katharine’s Dock, Residents roof terrace.

Thespace. apartment conveniently located to multiple Wapping links station and Tower Hill stations.

Share of Freehold. transport including Limehouse station providing DLR services to Canary Wharf and the City, the C2C to Fenchurch Street and local bus services. £675,000

ea2 are pleased to offer this bright 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment with Modern bedroom within canal side stunning built River2 views fromapartment the balcony on this theornamental second floor within thisdevelopment. sought after The apartment The benefits from lounge, fitted kitchen and 3ofpiece bathroom suite. development. master bedrooms ensuite comprises a 4 piece bathroom Laminate floor.

The apartment recently been re-decorated new suite. The wood second bathroom is also anhas ensuite in the second bedroom. and Wooden flooring laid throughout.

Allocated parking space. communal and garden floors throughout and has a separate cloak room.Residents 24 hour concierge use area.

Share of Freehold. to Wapping station, localtobus routes local amenities of residents gym SecureClose underground parking.

Close transport links to canary and wharfWaitrose and thesuper city. market. Walking distance to the City of London.

£425,000

| 35a Wapping High Street | Wapping | E1W 1NR t: 020 7702 3456 www.ea2group.com | enquiries@ea2group.com

£1,100,000 £565,000

Cinnabar WestE1W Wapping E1W The Tower,Wharf, Wapping

The Highway, Wapping E1WE1W Newlands Quay, Wapping

Modern built 6thtofloor apartment within thiswithin sought after Riverside ea2 are pleased offer sub this penthouse executive Studio apartment to rent a luxurious landmark development. This South Facing apartment comprisesopen of modern open plan kitchen, development.

Comprises 2 double bedrooms, plan lounge andfitted kitchen, 3 contemporary fitted bathroom & Balcony, The flat totals 382 Sq. ft.

Residents of Wapping Lane piece bathroom suite and balcony with views of the River Thames, Tower Bridge have the benefit of 24hr concierge facilities, exclusive residents health club, gym and enjoy close and the Shard. South facing floor to ceiling sliding double doors to lounge leading proximity to DLR and underground stations. to balcony. Climate control. Secure underground parking space. 24 hour concierge.

Per Week Close to St Katharine Docks, Waitrose, Fitness first and Tower £360 Hill station.

ea2 are pleased to show you double bedroom recently2nd renovated modern offer to letthis this2modern built 2 bedroom floor apartment apartment which dockside comprisesdevelopment. of 2 bathrooms, this propertybenefits benefitsfrom fromrecently a garden within this secure The apartment reand isbathroom, close to transport links.separate kitchen and balcony with south facing views fitted lounge with over Shadwell Basin. Parking space option. Close to Wapping and Shadwell stations.

Close to local bus routes.

£425 Per Week £480 Per week

£650 Per week

Douthwaite Square, West Wapping E1W Venue Street, Poplar E14

ea2 are pleased to offer for rent this modern built 2 bedroom ground and first floor duplex apartment.

Thefor apartment from4 lounge, 3 piece ea2 are pleased to offer let this 5benefits bedroom, storey fitted housekitchen, located close bathroom glazing. wood floors.

Views over ornamental to Langdonsuite.

Park Double DLR station.

The Laminate property has been refurbished throughout and canal. Allocated parking space.separate Close tofitted St Katharine’s Dock and Tower Hill stations. includes 3 bathrooms, lounge, kitchen and garden.

Double glazing.

Laminate wood floors. Close to Bartlet park and Langdon Park DLR station.

£425 Per Week £980 Per Week

The Highway, Wapping E1W Waterman Way, Wapping E1W ea2 are pleased to offer a fantastic opportunity to rent this 2 double bedroom Recently re-decorated builtcompletely 1 bedroom withinthroughout. this quiet house which has been modern re furbished to aapartment high standard ornamental development.

Benefits from wooddoors floors,leading separate The propertycanal offersside a reception with bi-folding full length to modern garden. fully fitted kitchen. kitchen,First shower room, communal front garden and views Can of the Fully fitted floor bathroom.

Utility room/ground floor cloakroom. be ornamental canal from the reception and bedroom.

Within easy reach of furnished or unfurnished. Garden with decking. Close to Tower Hill and within local easy amenities and Waitrose super market.

Parking space option, entry phone system. access to the City & Canary Wharf.

Located close to Wapping station, Tower Hill station and local bus routes.

Available Now

£460 Per Week £330 per week

| 35a Wapping High Street | Wapping | E1W 1NR t: 020 7702 3456 www.ea2group.com | enquiries@ea2group.com

LETTINGS

Arora Tower, Greenwich, SE10 £895 per week*

This 12th floor dual aspect three bedroom apartment is situated within a prestigious tower in Greenwich located just moments from the O2 arena and North Greenwich Tube Station.

We are CBRE Residential, your sales and lettings team.

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Available to let immediately Two balconies with river views 24 hour concierge service Swimming pool and spa facilities EPC rating B

020 7205 4679 cbreresidential.com *Potential tenants should be advised that as well as rent, an administration fee of £270 including VAT and referencing fee of £50.40 including VAT per person will apply when renting a property. Please visit cbreresidential.com/uk/en-GB/rent/tenant-fees for more information about other fees that may apply. Prices correct at time of going to print.

SALES

Chart House, Docklands, E14 Guide price £575,000*

A stunning third floor, riverside two bedroom apartment approximately 77 sq m (828 sq ft) finished to a high standard, located in the desirable historic development with views of the River Thames.

We are CBRE Residential, your sales and lettings team.

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020 7205 4678 cbreresidential.com *Prices correct at the time of going to print.

Two private balconies 24 hour concierge service Secure gated parking Swimming pool and gymnasium EPC rating C

www.lourdes-estates.com

Barrier Point, E16

Old School Square, E14

This newly refurbished two bedroom apartment of the popular Barrier Point development features a large reception room with a private balcony, separate bespoke kitchen, two generous double bedrooms with an en-suite of the master bedroom and a further family bathroom. Additional benefits include wood flooring throughout, gas central heating and secure allocated parking space. The building includes 24hr concierge, resident gym facilities and is moments from Pontoon Dock DLR station.

A delightful first floor split level apartment of this converted school development. Featuring a very bright reception room with huge windows and double height ceiling, together with kitchen and second double bedroom or home office. The mezzanine level includes master bedroom with built in wardrobes and a contemporary bathroom. Can be provided furnished or unfurnished and comprises oak flooring, gas central heating and secure intercom entry system. This gated development is a short walk to Canary Wharf and Westferry DLR station for a simple commute to the City.

EPC = D

£360 per week

EPC = D

£375 per week

Aegon House, E14

The Watergarden, E14

This spacious one bedroom property in the ever popular Aegon House building is situated in a desirable location, no further than a minutes walk to Crossharbour DLR station. The apartment benefits from a generously proportioned living room, a spacious master bedroom with ample wardrobe space, separate kitchen and three piece bathroom suite. This property is ideal for any first time buyer or for investment purpose and has no onward going chain. View now to avoid disappointment.

A bright and spacious two double bedroom apartment in the popular Watergarden development, located in the heart of Narrow Street. This fully refurbished apartment benefits from a large living room with floor to ceiling windows allowing plenty of natural light, a set back kitchen with integrated appliances, two double bedrooms, a three piece bathroom suite and a separate WC. Further benefits are a daytime porter and access to serene communal gardens.

EPC = C

£400,000 - £415,000

EPC = C

Docklands office: 96 Three Colt Street, Limehouse, London, E14 8AP docklands@lourdes-estates.com | 020 7538 9250

£579,999

City office 020 7377 5788 city@lourdes-estates.com

Fuse Building, Beechwood Road, E8

Naylor Building East, 15 Adler Street, E1

Luxury one bedroom new build in the highly sought after Vibe Development. This apartment is the highest 1 bed in the building situated on the 8th floor and also one of the largest at 572sqft.

This tastefully finished apartment which is offered fully furnished with designer furnishings in the latest design trends is finished in a sleek light wood floor, fully equipped with under floor heating and comfort cooling. Comprising of a stylish fully integrated kitchen and open plan reception room, the property backs onto your very own private balcony with fantastic Easterly views of the city.

The property features two large double bedrooms and two contemporary bathrooms (1 as en-suite), a modern fully applianced kitchen, with a spacious living area leading to a private balcony with West facing views. The development is just a few minutes walk from Aldgate East station, the vibrant night life of Shoreditch and the world famous Brick Lane market with further transport and amenities nearby including Aldgate. The secured development also includes; gym, sauna and jacuzzi facilities, together with a 24 hour concierge and communal roof terrace from which there are amazing panoramic views of London.

EPC = B

£475 per week

EPC = C

£525 per week

Mulberry Court, 1 School Mews, E1

Kensington Apartments, London, E1

The high specification of this two bedroom duplex apartment is apparent up on entrance, including a fully applianced kitchen, oak floors and a lavish en-suite shower room. This property truly succeeds in finding the middle ground between a period property with character and a modern home fit for the 21st century.

Positioned close to Shadwell DLR and Overground Stations and with the new East London Line, there is easy access to Canary Wharf, the City and beyond. This is a wonderful and rare opportunity to purchase within this stunning enviable development and viewing is highly encouraged to truly appreciate the property.

Lourdes are excited to offer to the sales market this 2 bedroom 2 bathroom in the exclusive Kensington Apartments building. Boasting sophisticated interiors, and fully-fitted with Villeroy & Boch bathrooms and Urban Myth kitchen, plus a spacious living area giving access to an exceptional roof terrace in excess of 600 square feet with views west across the City skyline. The property also benefits from under floor heating in all of the rooms, and a private parking space in the secure underground parking. Residents also have access to a gymnasium, and concierge service.

EPC = TBC

£610,000

EPC = B

£1,150,000

City office:20 White Church Lane, Aldgate, London, E1 7QR city@lourdes-estates.com | 020 7377 5788

PROPERTY

The State of the City with William Delaney, Managing Director at Lawrence Ward & Co. City of London residential property has always occupied unique, niche corner of the Central London market. The perception of the Square Mile was at one time that of a predominantly commercial area which was “deserted at night and weekends”. This somewhat unfair reputation has faded as the area has changed beyond all recognition. It is now vibrant and busy with class leading restaurants and bars alongside fantastic shopping.

Purchasers in the City are motivated by confidence, convenience and quality with many of the more common motivating factors for purchasing a property that apply in most other regions, absent from the decision process. Whilst average apartment prices in the City & City Fringe are now 41% higher than they were 5 years ago (source Lonres) some buyers are understandably cautious. At present, there is uncertainty over the UK’s position in terms of trade and access to markets upon departing the European Union together with the increases in stamp duty, changes to capital gains tax, etc. However, the current weakness of Sterling now presents an opportunity for those buyers who are in a position to take advantage of currency fluctuation.

It is at economic times such as this that truly unique properties

“stand out from the crowd” and buyers recognise the chance to acquire this type of property is scarce; hence they are tempted to seize the opportunity. Therefore, we were delighted to be appointed to market for sale a fantastic apartment in “Globe View”, directly overlooking the River Thames and with spectacular views including The Shard, Tower Bridge, Shakespeare’s Globe theatre, Tate Modern Museum and the Millennium Bridge. Apartments directly overlooking the river always command a substantial premium over other apartments in the City and especially so, when situated in what was originally, a 19th Century warehouse.

We have been providing estate agency and property management services in the City of London and surrounding areas for nearly 20 years, offering sound and straightforward advice to our clients combined with client care and ethical principles that ensure that anyone who does business with us, can be confident that all transactions are transparent and that the highest standards are applied to the delivery of the service. As a way of doing business, this reflects the whole ethos of the company and sets us apart.

If you would like more information about the apartment mentioned in this article or to discuss your property requirements, then please do not hesitate to contact me.

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SPECTACULAR APARTMENT WITH RIVER VIEWS A unique opportunity to acquire a spacious apartment, currently configured as a one-bedroom with a separate study, situated on the third floor of “Globe View”, a former 19th Century warehouse which was skilfully converted for residential use some 20 years ago A large private balcony directly overlooks the Thames with panoramic views of the opposite South Bank including The Shard, Tate Modern, the Millennium Bridge and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Both the living area and bedroom benefit from direct river views.

Globe View is centrally located at the heart of The City of London with excellent shopping and restaurants close by. There is easy access to the Millennium Bridge, St Paul’s, One New Change and the Bank of England within a short walking distance.

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Long leasehold. Approx 980 years remaining No upper chain Directly overlooking the river Landscaped communal water gardens Internal area 810 sq.ft (75.3 m2) Daytime concierge EPC rating: C

Viewing strictly by appointment via the vendor’s sole agent Lawrence Ward & Co. £1,250,000

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Rathbone East Prices from £1,325 PCM We are pleased to boast a selection of brand new spectacular one, two and three bedroom apartments, just a moments’ walk from Canning Town Station.

Offered on a wide range of floors and benefiting from the choice of being furnished to suit or unfurnished, the properties comprise internal open-plan living space with a private terrace, sleek fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, double bedrooms, fully tiled master bathroom with a second chic en-suite, housing storage to get the maximum out of the space.

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This spectacular studio suite is located on the 10th floor of Greenwich’s most wanted new development Arora Tower, SE10. Boasting 430 sq. ft. internally, located next to London’s famous O2 Arena, this property boasts stunning westerly views across the River Thames & Canary Wharf. This studio is well laid out, has a partition from the sleeping area to the living area and has been furnished to a high standard.

Brand new two double bedroom, two bathroom apartment located on the 11th floor within the spectacular riverside development, Royal Arsenal. Benefits include oak effect Karndean flooring, high gloss kitchen with granite work surface, a range of integrated appliances, generous reception area & private balcony with partial views towards the River Thames, master bathroom and chic en suite shower room.

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Beautiful first floor apartment situated by the Clock Tower which is positioned above the security entrance to the central courtyard of `The Armouries’ which is part of the original Grade II listed Royal Carriage Works buildings. Three luxury double bedrooms, family bathroom with a separate WC, well-proportioned lounge, modern fitted kitchen with built in appliances and a decked corner terrace.

This magnificent two bedroom, two bathroom apartment is spread across 839 Sq Ft located on the sixth floor of Greenwich’s most desired new waterside development; Arora Tower. Open-plan lounge leading onto a fully fitted & integrated kitchen including stone worktops and fitted wine cooler. Access to a good sized balcony benefiting from simply stunning westerly views across the River Thames & Canary Wharf.

Greenwich Office, Unit C, 32-34 Wood Wharf, Horseferry Road, London SE10 9BB T 020 8853 8950 | greenwich@madisonbrook.com | www.madisonbrook.com

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New Build Garden Design with Kate Gould

Kate Gould is an award winning garden designer with more than a decade’s hands-on experience transforming gardens of all sizes and a regular exhibitor at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show where she has been awarded three Gold medals. If you would like to know more about our services please contact Kate at kategouldgardens.com

As Britain’s we are nation of gardeners so it is therefore strange that our birds and bees are in decline considering how much we spend on our outdoor spaces. If there was no birdsong in the garden the world would be a very strange place and if there were no bees then our entire food chain would be scuppered.

Encouraging wildlife into your garden has therefore never been so important.

There are many practical ways to bring wildlife into the garden: • Leave a pile of logs to rot down to create habitats for invertebrates. This ‘from the soil up’ approach is by far the most holistic. Tiny invertebrates are food for all sorts of small creatures like frogs, toads and hedgehogs and healthy life at the bottom of the food chain makes for healthy birds and mammals further up the pecking order.

• Plant a native hedge if you have the space. Hornbeam, Elder, field Maple, Blackthorn, Guelder rose, Hawthorn as well as evergreens like Holly and Yew make not only for a diverse habitat but also a long lasting food source [for multiple bird types] with nectar from flowers followed by fruits and berries.

• Plant native trees to encourage birds to nest. Birch, Hornbeam, Oak would all make wonderful specimens in larger gardens for native birds and the Rowan family work well in smaller gardens where their long lasting berries are much sought after by blackbirds and song thrushes in the winter.

• Leave a patch of land to run to wild and let nature take over.

Long grass is essential for creating habitats for invertebrates, which form the basis of any healthy food chain.

• A natural pond if you have space and the right location is perfect for attracting wildlife frogs, newts, birds and insects to the

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garden. Ensure you have gentle shelves to the sides to enable amphibians and small mammals to escape out of the water when they need to. Oxygenating plants help to keep the water sweet and frogs and toads will breed, little tadpoles turning into the best pest control as they mature into their adult form and decimate the slug population.

If all of these sound a little too ‘messy’ for you then there are lots of plants that you can add to your existing scheme that will benefit wildlife but are much more conventionally ‘gardeny’ in feel. These are a few easy to grow favourites: • Buddleja is top of the list. The butterfly bush is scented and a brilliant nectar stop for butterflies. Buddleja are large plants but can be kept in check by spring pruning. There are many to choose from in colours from the darkest purple right through to white with golds, mauves and reds in between.

• Helianthus, more commonly known as sunflowers; opt for single bloomed species (and this is a general rule of thumb for most plants - the simpler the flower form the easier wildlife finds it to locate the nectar). Sunflowers are great for children to start gardening with as their rapid growth means that there isn’t a long wait for gratification which comes in a plant 8-10’ high if you’re lucky with wonderful huge summery yellow discs. Leave these flowers to turn to seed and all manner of finches (depends where you live so difficult to specify but can include goldfinch, chaffinch, green finch etc.) will come flocking.

• Herbs; there are so many to choose from but all do best in full sun where the soil can bake. A poorer soil is preferred so no need to dig in organic matter. Herbs like a little neglect to thrive.

Lavender, Thyme, Oregano, Borage, Angelica and Fennel all attract bees as well as pollinating insects. Grow these organically and you will not only be benefitting the wildlife but also have the freshest and fullest flavour herbs at your fingertips.

• Sedum is known also by its common name of Ice plant and it comes to bloom on flat heads in late summer when the garden begins to slow down. These tiny star shaped flowers held together in their hundreds are adored by bees and are so easy to grow that every garden should have space for some. Sedums are rather fleshy and the leaves tend to be a blue / grey or dusky purple with flowers in shades of hot pink and magenta. Easy to grow, easy to propagate and even more of a bonus the flowers stand well through the winter and look beautiful when frosted.

• Shrubs can be overlooked as habitat and food stores for wildlife. Plants with berries are really important winter larders.

Choose your plants carefully though as some plants just aren’t palatable and a metallic purple Callicarpa will hold its berries all winter whilst a Pyracantha will be much more appreciated.

Sambucus or Elder are also good and their fleshy black berries are also worth growing the plant for although the cultivated forms are as lovely in their own right and their wildlife attracting appeal is a bonus.

There are lots of plants to try and these websites have much more extensive lists. So if you are thinking of sharing your garden with wildlife then you will find plenty of inspiration. rhs.org.uk | rspb.org.uk | bbka.org.uk | johncullengardens.com | kategouldgardens.com

SAVILLS

Which features add the most value to a home? with Jasper Colliver, Head of Savills Wandsworth When valuing a home, it’s not simply a case of checking your total square footage and multiplying it by average values. Instead, there are numerous factors in play, including the condition, layout and specification of the property. It also depends on the individuals involved and their motivations; if a speedy sale is preferred, for example, a lower guide price can attract buyers more quickly. What makes a property incredibly valuable to some people, and not to others? At Savills we recently carried out a survey about which features do add value, and which don’t, looking at an average four bed house in London worth around £1.25m and a regional four bed village house worth in the region of £750,000.

With space often tight in London, the opportunity to save or make money is very attractive. A good EPC and eco credentials are helpful, but more than that you’d certainly pay a premium for a garden room or annexe, even adding around 5-10% onto the value of a London home. Buyers are increasingly requesting one as they are great for working from home or as secondary accommodation,

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COLUMN and are always factored in to the total square footage of the property. They’re a very profitable way of adding value; you get money back without spending a fortune.

The opportunity to extend is also high on the list and we are increasingly seeing owners sell their properties with planning in place. Often they will submit a planning application, which doesn’t cost a lot, and look to sell for an added premium, especially popular with buyers who are looking for properties where they can ‘add value’. It’s worth not sacrificing too much garden though. A good garden is definitely attractive to buyers and large gardens often command a premium.

Many other factors may not add value, but make a property stand out from the crowd. Period features increase the chances of a sale, and rarely put a buyer off. A few years ago original features were at the top of buyers’ wish lists but many now appreciate these touches can be easily restored at a small cost and so won’t pay the same premiums for them. A property of architectural or historical importance can be a different matter, however; some enjoy the gravitas of historical significance and would pay up to a 5% premium, especially if they really fall for the property and what it stands for.

Savills Wandsworth | 020 8877 4811 | savills.co.uk

Installing the latest technology can also enhance value, suggesting to the buyer that the property has been invested in, though too much can of course intimidate a technophobe. Always take care when adding in features such as these and, if in doubt, it’s always worth asking your agent to ensure you invest wisely in a way that will see strong returns.

London 4 bed house circ. £1.25m house

Regional 4 bed village house in popular village circ. £750k

Off-street parking/ garaging

3-7% (£37,500+)

0-6% (up to £45,000)

South / SW facing garden

1-4% (£12,500+)

2-5% (£15,000+)

A good view

up to 10% (£125,000)

5-9% (£37,500+)

Low EPC rating (Eco considerations)

0-2% (up to £25,000)

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Historical / architectural significance

0-5% (up to £62,500)

0-4% (up to £30,000)

5-10% (£62,500+)

10-25% (£75,000+)

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5-15% (£37,500+)

Tech and Gadgets

2-8% (£25,000+)

5-10% (£37,500+)

Planning Ready

up to 4% (£50,000)

An annexe (secondary accommodation) Original period features

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FINANCE WITH MATT GOLD

Full blown constitutional crisis could hit GBP Our financial insider reviews the global markets When was the last time the English, the Scots, the Welsh and the Irish (Northern) agreed on the same thing? Teresa May has quite a big task to make sure the four legs of the table are standing before Britain bargains the Brexit terms with the Eurozone. Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, is making Brexit more interesting by mentioning the possibility of the second vote for Scottish independence on the table. One tangible impact is the weakness of the British Pound, it touched 1.106 against the EUR on 14 October, on 14 June it was EUR 1.258. Against the US Dollar, GBP hit 1.218 on 17 October, previously at 1.430 on 17 June.

Great for tourism, education and perhaps investment. FTSE100 has been strong since the bungee jump from Brexit, it was as low as 5982.2 on 27 June and it is at 7020.47 as of 21 October. FTSE100 was also above 7000 level in April 2015 and at that time, GBP was around 1.36-1.4 to EUR. Let’s look at a scenario: If GBP and EUR becomes parity, so GBP weakens another 10% against the Euro and GBP 1 is EUR 1 (never say never, analysts at HSBC and UBS are making such forecast). The UK has been running deficit in both fiscal and current account balances since the financial crisis in 2008. The country has been swiping credit cards and spending more than it makes for 7 years.

You can afford that if you happen to have the money printing machine as well however, one of the potential outcomes is that people stop believing in the money coming out from the printing machine, the British Pound. Companies and countries that sell goods and services to the UK may prefer to have the sale in EUR or USD prices. Even if they receive GBP from UK clients, they would convert GBP to EUR or USD. This would in turn make the GBP move lower against the EUR or USD. The Bank of England might need to increase interest rates to encourage people to hold on to the GBP in their bank account. This sounds extreme but it is textbook logic.

If Britain becomes four individual nations all wanting their own deal with Eurozone it could trigger the market to panic. The Eurozone definitely does not like Brexit but they do not want to see a broken Britain either. The headline news of “GBP 18 billion divorce bill for Brexit” scared many British tax payers and probably

gives Nicola Sturgeon a stronger voice when she meets Teresa May. Meanwhile, foreigners are enjoying the cheap Sterling and shopping luxury items in London. For investors with GBP income, the key words for investment are diversification and protection.

While the GBP move could trigger market panic, another black swan is swimming away. Hillary is increasing her lead against Donald Trump in the US presidential race. On the surface, Donald Trump would be less predictable than Hillary in terms of impact to the global political scene and economy. Hillary has been a full time politician for decades. Back in 1977, President Jimmy Carter appointed Hillary to the board of directors of the Legal Services Corporation and she was the first woman to be chairman of the board of directors of the Legal Services Corporation in 1978. President Obama appointed her as Secretary of State in 2008. In short, she has been in the circle for 40 years and politicians are familiar with her style and approach. She is also very aware of the do’s and do not’s in the White House. While, she may not be a technical person when it comes to emails, Hillary winning the race against Donald could be a voter choice for stability. It makes the market easier to read and also means the FED in US could continue its path to increase interest rate without listening to Donald. Investors are already getting used to no Quantitative Easing in US and preparing for a rate hike. A higher US interest rate could contribute to a stronger USD against GBP. This is another straw on the camel back for GBP. So far, the weakness in GBP is one reason of FTSE100 rally.

Glancing over some UK stocks, one may have a rosy picture over the UK economy. Tesco closed 214.85 GBp on 19 October, a new high in 2016. London Stock Exchange printed a 2016 high at 2922 GBp on 4 October. BHP Billiton had a peak at 1267 GBp on 10 October. Of course, there are lesser performers to balance things out. The banking sector is definitely not winning from Brexit.

Take Barclays as an example, it closed 183.2 GBp on 21 October, a fair amount below 214 GBp level at the beginning of 2016 but already a lot better than the 127.2 GBp low of 27 June.

Either way you look at it, the effects of Brexit are far from over and there isn’t likely to be a smooth journey ahead.

Content within this column is personal opinion and does not constitute financial advice and should not be taken as such. Information correct at time of going to print.

Contact Matt by email at matt.gold@yourmedialondon.com

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NELMES WAY, EMERSON PARK £2,750,000 Now available for immediate occupation is this stunning detached contemporary style family home. The property has been completed to exacting standards with regard to style, quality and efficiency and absolutely must be viewed personally to be fully appreciated. (Awaiting EPC) Fabulous Reception Hall with Two Storey Glazed Front • Lounge • Study/TV Room • Cloakroom • Cloaks Room • Superbly Appointed Open Plan Kitchen/Dining & Family Room • Utility Room • Spectacular Two Storey Rear Glass Section • 7 Bedrooms • 5 Bathrooms • Landscaped Gated Frontage • OffRoad Parking for Many Vehicles • Landscaped South Westerly Rear Garden 160’ in Depth • Detached Swimming Pool Complex 58’ x 21’ • Secret Garden with Hot Tub

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