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CONTENTS 18 The Art of Watchmaking

Despite the invention of cheaper quartz movements, there is still a growing market for the mechanical.

22 Best of Britain at SalonQP A preview on this years event at the Saatchi Gallery set to bring Britain to the fore.

27 Holding on to the Sun

There’s no reason to stop looking at the swimwear just yet, winter sun is just around the corner.

32 Luxurious Beauty Releases

New collections from the likes of Tom Ford and Chanel along with the exclusive Kat Von D launch.

Joseph Walsh Enignum II Dining Table, 2010.

Olive Ash and Burr Olive Ash. Courtesy of Sarah Myerscough

10 BFI London Film Festival

The British film event of the year is back for the 60th installment with plenty to take in.

12 The Finest Art Fairs

This month brings Frieze and PAD art fairs back to London.

16 The Other Art Fair

Away from the usual crowds, The Other Art Fair is making its own mark on the art scene.

35 Breast Cancer Awareness

Top brands step up in the fight against breast cancer and finally the men can help.

36 Liz Earle Wow Factor Facial

The perfect stop for an instant fix, whether you are heading to an event or simply looking to replenish.

41 Travel - Granada

Named after the complex pomegranate, there is plenty beneath the surface in this intriguing city.

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46 Travel - Cambridge

Nestled in the heart of the city, Varsity Hotel is the perfect location for college tours and punting down the river.

57 Review - Zuma Knightsbridge The first in the Zuma family and still leading the way with appetising food and appealing atmosphere.

50 Perfect for Your Palate

All of the latest openings, offerings and trends with chocolate and cocktail weeks to enjoy.

61 Preparing the Wine Cellar for Winter

Harrods’ Edward Gerard helps to select the perfect wines to help you through the colder months.

51 WIN TICKETS - BBC Good Food Show

The BBC Good Food Show is coming to London and you could be there for free.

54 Your Society

Gaziano & Girling celebrate 10 years in style and L’Eden opens with a celebrity lineup.

65 Bentley - Bentayga

Their latest takes the SUV world to another planet with inexplicable luxury.

77 New Build Gardening

Kate Gould offers up some ideas for your new-build garden.

92 Could Trump Bring Opportunity?

Is there a possibility that Donald Trump could in fact be useful in the financial markets?

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FROM THE EDITOR

Luxury comes in all shapes and sizes, from the finest watchmaking to the most luxurious three-tonne SUV the world has ever seen...and we’ve got it all wrapped up for you.

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It is not confined to the material the term luxury, and one place that provides it by the bucket-load is Zuma. From the service to the food, the experience epitomises luxury.

Stretching to every corner of the globe, the restaurant name is recognised the world over and it’s not just by reputation.

We are fortunate here in London to house the very first restaurant out of the Zuma stable and you should jump on

any opportunity that arises to enjoy a meal there. What will make it easier is a shopping trip to Harrods just around the corner to buy some of those luxurious material objects we were talking about.

Our lives revolve around experiences, regardless of the objects we may possess and one that so often catches the imagination provoking deep thought is when we engage in film. Old or new, good or bad, the films we watch have an inherent affect on our lives. Thankfully the 60th installment of the British Film Institutes iconic London Film Festival arrives this month bringing with it a plethora of films across every imaginable genre. Enough to stir anyone from the daily monotony and hopefully evoke a little more thought.

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EVENTS

60th BFI London Film Festival 5 - 16 October 2016 process. The recipient of the award will receive £50,000 from IWC Schaffhausen at a glittering dinner on the 4th October, the evening before the LFF’s Opening Night. The award is given with no strings and instead is designed to provide the chosen filmmaker with the freedom to develop – both themselves and their projects - ensuring their future success.

Other highlights of the highly anticipated festival include postscreening Q&As, workshops and masterclasses.

Free Fire 2016 | Ben Wheatley

Hollywood stars and Indie film-makers from around the globe come to London this October for the return of the BFI London Film Festival. The excellent film programme includes many world premieres and Hollywood blockbusters, which this year includes Nicole Kidman’s new film ‘Lion’, shown at the famous Leicester Square cinemas as well as more intimate screenings of independent and foreign language films shown at the BFI Southbank and selected cinemas across London. This year celebrating its 60th anniversary edition, the event will also see the launch, with the BFI and London Film Festival’s (LFF) official Time Partner IWC Schaffhausen, of a significant new bursary award to support exceptional new and emerging UK filmmakers.

The IWC Schaffhausen Filmmakers Bursary Award in association with the BFI is a £50,000 award to benefit an outstanding British writer, director, or writer/director whose first or second fiction feature film premieres at the BFI London Film Festival.

The bursary award is designed to give the UK’s brightest and best upand-coming filmmakers the gift of time – a crucial element in the creative

BFI London Film Festival, 5-16 October | bfi.org.uk/lff

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EVENTS

Frieze Art Fair 6 - 9 October

London’s best known contemporary art fair, Frieze, returns to Regent’s Park for its 14th edition with over 160 of the most prestigious contemporary art galleries in the world brought together in the majestic setting of Regents Park. The free-to-view Sculpture Park found in the English Gardens of Regent’s Park, was extended to three months last year, and was so popular it is likely to happen again.

Performance art, talks, specially commissioned art works and curated exhibitions will all take place in the temporary structure in the park, along with work by around 1,000 contemporary artists.

In 2016 the fair will debut a new gallery section, The Nineties, recreating seminal exhibitions from the decade, alongside the return of sections Focus and Live, the definitive platforms for emerging galleries and performance art respectively. Frieze London coincides with Frieze Masters and the Frieze Sculpture Park, convening art of the highest quality from a spectrum of periods and countries and offering collectors, scholars and art enthusiasts an unparalleled cultural experience.

A combined ticket will also allow you into the sister fair, Frieze Masters, a showcase of Old Masters and art up to the 20th century, and you can get a discounted ticket if you visit between 5pm and 7pm.

Top: Seung-taek Lee, Earth Play (1979-89), Gallery Hyundai, Frieze Sculpture Park 2015 | Photograph by Mark Crick, courtesy of Mark Crick/ The Art Fund/Frieze Above: Photograph by Graham Carlow, courtesy of Graham Carlow/Frieze

Frieze Art Fair, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NR | frieze.com

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Maisie Broadhead Alice 2016 Courtesy of Sarah Myerscough

PAD London Art Fair

The Big Draw

5 - 9 October

1 - 31 October

Returning to the prestigious Berkeley Square in Mayfair for its tenth year, the PAD London Art Fair, (Pavilion of Art & Design London) brings together exceptional works of modern art, design, decorative arts, photography, jewellery and tribal art from 1860 to today. The fair, which takes place at the same time as the Frieze and Frieze Masters art fairs, helps to attract the world’s most influential art buyers to London. To mark the 10-year milestone, the fair will pitch a magnificent white tent on Berkeley Square, breaking away from its iconic black pavilion. Over 65 international exhibitors will converge at the square to showcase their most exciting discoveries to date.

Comprising of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths, Steam is the theme for The Big Draw in 2016. Taking place nationwide throughout October; museums, galleries, heritage sites, libraries, schools and parks all play host to a variety of events encouraging people of all ages to discover how drawing can connect them with their surroundings and communities. London institutions such as the British Museum, National Gallery and Victoria and Albert Museum all take part so make sure you get to an event near you.

The Big Draw 2016, V&A Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2RL | thebigdraw.org

PAD London Art Fair, Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London W1J 5AX | pad-fairs.com

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Spirit of Christmas Fair 31 October - 6 November

Spirit of Christmas Fair is the UK’s biggest luxury Christmas market with thousands of unique present ideas all under one roof, across seven days of stylish shopping.

Presenting a collection of 725 independent boutiques it is the perfect place to shop in the first week of November. Olympia is transformed into a huge mall, with gifts from a huge range of brands plus many free interactive workshops where you can obtain expert advice on all things Christmas such as flower arranging or party planning. Also on hand will be The Luxury Travel Fair. Taking place from 3 - 6 November, discover the definitive collection of high-end holidays and unique travel experiences. Meet experts from all corners of the globe, create your own bespoke travel itinerary for your dream getaway and discover the latest travel trends from leading luxury brands.

Spirit of Christmas Fair, Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London W14 8UX spiritofchristmasfair.co.uk | luxurytravelfair.com

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Returning to The Old Truman Brewery for its 15th edition, the Other Art Fair takes place during Frieze Week, the busiest week in the nation’s art calendar, and allows visitors to discover and buy art directly from the very best emerging artistic talent without breaking the bank.

A variety of handpicked works will be on show, spanning all mediums, by 130 contemporary artists chosen by a committee of art industry experts.

Celebrated for its unique and immersive visitor experience, The Other Art Fair’s 15th edition will continue to inspire with appearances from a distinguished Guest Artist, interactive theatre performances, live music, a mouthwatering restaurant and bar area, and much more.

The Other Art Fair, The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, Spitalfields, London E1 6QL theotherartfair.com

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Watchmaking Ken Kessler

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COLUMN After 30 years, the “mechanical watch revival” in the wake of quartz is no longer a mere cult. It has reached a point where the value of mechanical watches is so important to the Swiss (and German) watch industries that the best analogy would be that of what VW enjoys with cars: it may sell Polos and Golfs and Up!s by the millions, but the company’s prestige is in Lamborghini, Porsche, Bentley and Bugatti.

Unfortunately, the watch business is beset with ill-informed “experts” and opinion makers who have saddled the industry with something called “manufacture status”, the word “manufacture” pronounced with a French accent. It is not the same as the English verb: it means a watch company that produces its own movements in-house. It has the gravitas and authority of a Sherlock Holmesian observation, when in reality, it should carry no more weight than one from Inspector Clouseau.

This is where analogies with automobiles fall apart, because most car companies do make their own engines; in the watch world, most brands buy in movements from suppliers such as the Swatch Group’s ETA division, Sellita, Soprod or other movement specialists. Alas, to a certain sort of collector or critic, manufacture status is a skill that separates the men from the boys. It is, of course, utter bollocks.

While on the theme of men, boys and genitalia, it has nothing to do with size: there are manufacture brands making less than 100 watches per annum, while others making 500,000 a year that don’t produce a single in-house movement. Inbetween are varying degrees of manufacturing and the application of artisan skills, often companies that buy in raw, unfinished movements called “ebauches” and add extra functions via separate modules, which they may refinish to a higher standard than is the norm, or they may simply regulate them with greater care, in many instances so they may qualify as chronometers.

As for the “bollocks” element, well, if the know-it-alls truly understood the spirit of the watch industry, they’d stop harping on about manufacture status, and for two reasons. They may have forgotten that the watch world was once a giant club of mutually-supportive small manufacturers (with the second “r”) and which probably still is today behind the scenes. Few can operate in a vacuum, though companies such as Patek Philippe, Rolex and a few others probably are self-sustaining.

First of the two reasons is that some of the most valuable watches sold in auction and

watchmaking prowess to price or paucity, watch enthusiasts should think only of integrity and craftsmanship, possibly leavened with a bit of history.

Seiko is a perfect example of the vertically-and-laterally integrated manufacture on a massive, commercial scale. Yes, it can sell you an in-house mechanical watch for under £100. Equally, with its Grand Seiko and Credor ranges, it can offer you a work-ofart some enthusiasts are happy to liken to the best that Switzerland can offer.

At the other extreme are the auteur houses, usually founded by a “rock star” watchmaker whose image, celebrity, inventiveness, genius or other talent has elevated his or her creations to musthave or cult status. Invariably, these are exotic, often featuring outré functions or bizarre styling, but above all, they are clearly not mass-produced. You are unlikely to attend a dinner and find it overburdened with Urwerks, Greubel Forseys, Dufours, De Bethunes, H, Mosers, Roger Smiths, Parmigiani Fleuriers, Laurent Ferriers, F.P. Journes or others of that ilk.

many of those most highly-prized by collectors do not contain in-house movements. Patek Philippe’s Ref 1463 (Valjoux 23), Rolex’s “Paul Newman” Daytona (Valjoux 72), the first Breguet Type XX (Lemania), the original Breitling Navitimer (Venus 178), Blancpain’s debut Fifty Fathoms (Schild AS1361) - all used movements from outside suppliers. Some were reworked beyond recognition, others simply dropped into the cases, but the watches are desirable and admirable, almost regardless of the movements.

Secondly, a £59 Swatch, every Casio G-Shock, a £49 Seiko 5 - all are made entirely in-house. As these are therefore truly manufacture and thus more “pure” than certain watches selling for 25 or 100 or even 1000 times their bargain prices, rarity and cost play no part whatsoever in manufacture status. Instead of relating

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KEN KESSLER their histories in centuries rather than decades. Unlike equally famed and venerated fashion brands, which range from the serious to the risible when it comes to watches, companies including Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, Lange & Söhne, Girard-Perregaux, Chopard and others may seem too large to indulge in purism, but all have not only maintained their connections with their pasts: they celebrate them.

None of these companies ever abandoned mechanical watches, though they may have addressed quartz for a certain type of customer. All have remained inventive, creative and adventurous.

All may have huge investments in automated machinery, but all, too, employ skilled individuals whom no machine will ever be able to emulate. Indeed, A. Lange & Söhne is proud to point out - in a world where uniformity and precision matter - that no two of its watches are identical because the engravings on the movements’ bridges are applied by hand manually.

Here is where the loupe reveals all: the decorations may seem similar, but the execution will have its own “signature”, revealing which artisan handled the engraving. And this is where the pride of ownership moves from cost or rarity to something almost impossible to rate or value with an objective score: the touch of a human hand.

What all have in common, even watches as disparate as a radical tourbillon from Thomas Prescher and a classic manualwind beauty from Kari Voutilainen, is that they are imbued with the ethos of hand-craftsmanship, the preservation of traditional watchmaking skills and a deep understanding of and respect for all aspects of horology. As Philippe Dufour, the éminence grise in this community, said in an interview, every time a watchmaker retires, we lose skills that will never be replaced. It is why he and others, including Messrs Greubel and Forsey, are doing their best to educate watchmakers born in the era of the computer.

Larger in size and of greater visibility, but smaller than the mass-market corporations, are the grand houses who measure

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SalonQP

Hamilton flicks the switch for Broadway

British watchmaking has begun somewhat of a renaissance over recent years with news brands, models and ideas coming out and this year’s SalonQP will prove to be further evidence of the charge.

After a successful inaugural showing at SalonQP last year, Garrick returns with a selection of fine timepieces including the Norfolk, Regulator and new Portsmouth models.

At the heart of the new Portsmouth is a new hand-wound, exclusive Garrick movement, designed by British watchmaker Simon Michlmayr and the legendary movement specialist, Andreas Strehler. The movement parts are manufactured both in the UK and Switzerland. Thereafter, movement finishing, assembly and regulation takes place within Garrick s own Norfolk workshop.

The British watch company has decided to launch its latest timepiece at this year s annual watch fair, eager that visitors see this exceptional watch first hand in its home nation.

Owner David Brailsford was eager to point out why it was so important to launch at SalonQP - “We announced the creation of a new Garrick movement at SalonQP last year and purposely waited until November 2016 to launch it. SalonQP is attended by collectors with a real passion for mechanical timepieces and is a must for every independent watch brand!”.

The Regulator is handcrafted in the Garrick workshops and limited to just 15 pieces. Its 42mm stainless steel case is available in a choice of frosted, polished, black DLC or grained finishes and the movement incorporates the Garrick in-house free-sprung balance. The watchmakers at Garrick have also added a new gear train to the existing Shaftesbury movement. This exclusive timepiece is available for a reserved £6,995.

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Known for its successful ongoing film career, Hamilton completes its portfolio with a sporty urban line that’s headed for Broadway. Thoroughly modern and released at Baselworld 2016, the new collection is a tip of the hat to the brand’s American roots, conjuring up the spirit of New York’s legendary theatre district.

This is not Hamilton’s first foray in to one of the world’s most famous avenues. The brand’s first series of pocket watches, released in the 1890s, was known as the “Broadway Limited.”

In 2016, Hamilton has taken from New York’s city skyline to create a distinctly modern and sporty timepiece.

Offering three distinct versions: a 40 mm Day Date Quartz option, a 42 mm Day Date Automatic option and a 43 mm Auto Chrono. The new automatic models feature comfortable power reserves ranging between 60 and 80 hours.

Each of the unique case designs and architecture centres around powerful lines. The clean, sleek black dial faces are built along vertical lines contributing to an attractive upward-looking effect. These lines are also reprised on the decorative ring below the bezel and crown, forming a recurrent leitmotif that gives these models their unique character. This unmistakably urban ethos is further accentuated by a central line on the dial, reminiscent of the fabled New York street running between skyscrapers. This motif extends all the way along the smooth leather strap with its visible stitching, and is echoed in the contrasting finishes of the triple-row bracelet.

Enthusiasts can choose between the Auto Chrono option with its extra-sporty bezel tachymeter scale; the Day Date Auto with its modern 6 o ‘clock calendar position providing a user-friendly display of the day of the week and the date; or the Day Date Quartz with solid back giving a cheeky nod to New York drain covers. Hamilton Broadway’s range of detail is power-packed to suit the youthful urban travellers with a taste for an outdoor, sporty existence to whom it is bound to appeal.

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The Ultimate Watch Club This year marks the 20th Anniversary of The Watch Club and they are set to celebrate in style. Exhibiting at SalonQP for the first time this year, the Mayfair based company will present just a handful of pieces from their catalogue. Since 1996, The Watch Club has been sourcing and delivering some of the finest watches ever created through the secondary market and will be unveiling the next step of their journey which includes an all-new website.

The new site offers clients, watch connoisseurs and collectors a fresh and captivating experience, with access to more than 250 rare investment watches, revealed through cutting-edge photography conducted in-house.

Each timepiece is accompanied by a detailed description informing the user of important relevant features, provenance, technical information, and just as importantly, offers transparency of price. Further more, this new website has been built around a unique ‘explore’ feature, which allows the user to search the collection by watch style, material, special function, size, or indeed birth year. So whether you are looking to buy, collect, or simply want to marvel at the exquisite photography, it really is worth a visit.

Christopher Ward has continued its propensity for producing high-quality, aviation-inspired timepieces, with the release of the C8 Power Reserve Chronometer. The C8 Power Reserve Chronometer effortlessly marries classic aviation design with horological ingenuity to create a timepiece that excels on both a mechanical and a visual level.

The new timepiece showcases the innovation and complications promised by master watchmaker Johannes Jahnke when he first created Christopher Ward’s own in-house movement, Calibre SH21, in 2014.

The watch is powered by a hand-wound version of SH21, complete with a power reserve complication for the first time. Not only does it deliver five days of timekeeping on one full wind, but it’s also a COSCcertified chronometer - putting it in the top six per cent of Swiss-made watches for accuracy.

The twin barrels of SH21 (both of which are engraved with impressions of wind turbine blades) are shown through an exhibition caseback, while the exquisitely designed new bridge frames the ensemble beautifully.

This timepiece combines the readability of a traditional pilot watch with the horological sophistication that characterises the work of Jahnke. Its 44mm DLC black case and dial, highly legible indexes and Arabic numerals take design cues from famous aviation timepieces like the Smith’s Mk II A clock found in the Spitfire Supermarine.

Laurent Ferrier has created a special 18k rose-gold and platinum limited edition of the new Galet Traveller Night Blue, applying red gold-leaf to highlight the United Kingdom s position in the enamel dial for their exclusive UK retailer William & Son. The UK-only edition is based on the Galet Traveller movement LF 230.1 - which offers 80 hours of power reserve and functions with a so called "natural" escapement - and is visible through the sapphire case back on which the name William & Son has been engraved in a unique blue lacquer displayed at 12 o clock.

The centre of this dial is adorned with a convex planisphere depicting the five continents in 18K white gold, surrounded by a blue enamel sea. This stunning piece is worth the visit alone with spectacular 3-dimensional detailing at its heart, not to mention the exquisite movement.

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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.

In the last five years, modern watchmaking has seen a jump towards super complications matched with eye watering price points. This era has been pioneered by Brands like Greubel Forsey and Richard Mille, who are mere infants when compared to the historic houses like Cartier or even Harry Winston, both of whom won acclaim and cemented their reputations in eras that continue to be considered style sign posts. Perhaps these newer marques are setting the new standard; developing new alloys, complications and even how one may read the time. Everything appears to be moving forward so quickly in this digital age that the continued success of mechanical timepieces is a beautiful thing but it does also mean virtually constant evolution is absolutely necessary to ensure the industry mirrors its competitors. In this medium, the fresh faced but ground breaking upstarts gained higher ground but there is also a reason why some watch brands can boast centuries of history as with that tenure comes the foundation to react but also the experience to act correctly.

I could easily use examples from a number of Brands, from Cartier’s resurgence in High Complications to the somewhat under appreciated marvels that Jaeger LeCoultre produce year after year, even Breguet are taking on the challenge of a movement that requires no lubrication head on. However, I have chosen to focus on IWC in this article, more specifically the Ingenieur Constant force Tourbillon. IWC is no stranger to high complications, their Perpetual Calendars can safely lay claim to incorporating world first elements

and the “Il Destriero Scafusia” Grand Complication is politely translated as The Warhorse of Schauffhausen with good reason.

However, in the modern market, these stunning efforts could be considered somewhat tame in light of the provocative designs of their current peers. Essentially putting Hirst’s formaldehyde Shark next to a Monet! Therefore, this model is particularly important in their line up as it goes well against their typical design grain.

The Portugieser Siderale Scafusia could have been an easier option, starting at half a million pounds for bespoke orders only, the watch offers the same Constant Force Tourbillon but with an accurate star chart on the reverse carrying both a Perpetual Calendar and Equation of Time complication that gives the owner correct sunrise and sunset times every day. This is definitely once of the most complicated models they have ever created especially in terms of exclusivity with no two pieces ever likely to be created identical. However, I feel the Ingenieur model was the first foray into this style of design and complication thus should get the attention it deserves.

The Ingenieur is perhaps the most unloved of all the IWC families. It has Genta in its DNA, which should carry an intrinsic appreciation as bestowed upon the Nautilus and Royal Oak. It was originally designed by engineers for engineers, incorporating antimagnetic elements without too much fanfare before it has become cool to do so! Perhaps IWC’s subtle delivery of their product, quietly offering quality that simply does what it says on box rather than

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shouting from the rooftops meant this collection flew under the radar and did not build the fan base it deserves. Simple updates and attempts to rebrand it will ensure it does not disappear but the Constant Force escapement is the first time they have chosen to simply ignore the masses and focus on their own aggressive design coupled with state of the art horology resulting in a futuristic but very attractive creation.

Shown here in Ceramic and Red Gold, the 46mm diameter case is quite large but this space allows for a quite mesmerising dial. An accurate moonphase at 1 o’clock offers the moon in both Northern and Southern hemispheres with a chapter ring highlighting how many days until the next full moon. An oversized Power Reserve sub dial at 5 o’clock carries an indication of the potential for a full ninety six hours worth of reserve, all powered by IWC’s own in-house hand wound calibre. Some may ask why such a creation is not automatic but the purists will affirm that the Tourbillon was created to help alleviates any potential time discrepancies in manually wound pocket watches as they gained no additional wind whilst moving around; an automatic movement negates this thus rendering the complication pretty and clever but ultimately a flight of fancy. The Constant Force part of the complication requires the hand wound escapement to illustrate why it is such an accomplished piece of craftsmanship.

All mechanical watches require power and it is the application of this power that determines how accurate the timepiece can be. The best movements on the market always carry a higher amplitude than the lesser ones. An automatic movement, as long as actively worn, enjoys a constant supply of power but a hand wound one requires winding usually once every day to ensure successful time keeping. Imagine a bow string; the power generated when the string is pulled back and taut is the movement is when fully wound as opposed to the power generated if the string is only pulled back a few inches, which equates to the the power offered once the spring has begun to wind down creating poorer time keeping.

Therein lies the key to the Constant Force mechanism. If a manually wound movement can only guarantee a constant

amount of power for a limited time whilst the spring is taut, how can the remaining time keeping be trusted? The solution is to create a source of constant power or Constant Force. Mechanical movements are often distinguished by the sweeping motion of the seconds hand (which in fact is ticking but usually at five to seven seconds at a time creating a sweeping impression) but in this case, like other True Beat or Dead Beat escapements, the frequency is amplified thus you actually see the seconds hand “tick.” Now, the Tourbillon, oversized and beautifully constructed will usually balance out any time keeping disturbances but the guaranteed power of the Constant Force mechanism creates an environment for perfect time keeping. Please note IWC have voluntarily offered that the Constant Force part of the power reserve is only applicable to the first 48 hours, after which the power output reverts to a normal but still very high 2.5Hz level.

As with everything, there are always likes & dislikes to innovation. One might ask why IWC is venturing out of tried and tested waters or putting emphasis on a mechanism that can only be guaranteed for a short part of its very long power reserve. On the other hand, IWC have always pushed things forward, from using ceramic cases to creating their unique take on Perpetual Calendars, these platforms gave way for new creations. Therefore, even if this particular Ingenieur isn’t to everyones taste, something may come of it that is perfectly suited for the masses. A perfect example is Jaeger LeCoultre’s current Geophysic collection that incorporates a True Beat escapement but at a very competitive price point. This movement was borne of their Extreme Lab concept model, which was definitely an acquired taste but has in turn birthed a quite brilliant and easily marketable new family for the Brand.

The Urwerk’s and MB&F’s of this world have pulled this industry kicking and screaming into the new world and though they may not get it right immediately, it is a beautiful thing as a consumer and fan to see older houses come out of their comfort zones and create new history as those that built these brands did many years before, with audacity and skill. IWC’s Ingenieur Constant Force Tourbillon is a good and progressive start.

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Beauty Buys

Hot new products and a couple of fresh fragrances to keep your senses alive as we move towards Autumn

It’s finally here! Kat Von D’s highly anticipated make-up line launches in-store at Debenhams, Oxford Street this month and it’s sure to be a sell-out. One of the fastest-growing beauty brands worldwide, the line is inspired by Kat’s own desire for colour, products, formulations and tools that don’t exist in the marketplace currently.

Vegan wherever possible, high performance and cruelty free; must tries include the Tattoo Liner and Everlasting Liquid Lipstick. Lolita is a huge fan fave!

Inspired by Japanese winter flowers that flourish through snow covered grass, SUQQU’s new UK Exclusive Christmas Colour Collection contains an array of sumptuous colours created to showcase delicate beauty. We love the three limited edition Creamy Glow Lipstick Moists, perfect for the change in weather.

We are so excited for Tom Ford’s latest Soleil 2016 Collection. Launching at the end of the month featuring lip foils, a Soleil Blanc Dry Oil Spray and brush kit. We are lusting after the stunning Soleil eye and cheek palate! The reflective ivory-and-gold-coloured clutch contains a colour palette for eyes and cheeks to create an array of luxurious looks.

Each feature four Eye Shadows, Highlighter and Blush in two colour waves; sultry, bronzed warmth and sweet, incandescent cool.

With 8 shades, Chanel’s new Rouge Allure Ink is your make up bag’s new best friend. The flocked applicator makes it easy to apply, while the ultra-fine ink dries comfortably matte with lips left soft and nourished thanks to a mix of polymers, waxes and non-volatile oils including jojoba oil, green tea, sweet almond oil and a Vitamin E derivative. Offering a six-hour hold, we want every colour!

Wonderlust, the new fragrance for women by Michael Kors is romantic, sensual and exotic. A blend of luxurious blossoms mingled with delectably spiced notes, Wonderlust awakens the senses with the freshness of Italian Bergamot and tantalizing Pink Pepper soothed by cooling Almond Milk. At its heart, heady notes of blushed Dianthus, pure Jasmine Sambac Absolute and buttery Heliotrope melt into a warm, exotic finish of Cashmeran Wood, Benzoin Siam and Sri Lanka Sandalwood.

Minimalistic in packaging, utterly modern and wonderfully fresh, Chanel N°5 L’EAU boasts top notes of lemon, mandarin and orange before soft floral notes of rose melds with airy jasmine and balancing ylang-ylang. More modern than ever before, heady vetiver and cedar impart a novel dynamism, softened by white musk notes at the end. You know it, but not as before.

Kat Von D, available exclusively at Debenhams Oxford Street. debenhams.co.uk | Creamy Glow Lipstick Moist £27.00 from SUQQU. Available at Selfridges | Tom Ford Soleil 2016 Collection available from Selfridges, Harvey Nichols and Harrods from 31st October | Rouge Allure Ink Matte Liquid Lip Colour £26.00 from Chanel. Stockist 020 7493 3836 | Wonderlust, 30ml £42.00 from Michael Kors. Stockist 0370 034 2566 | Chanel N°5 L’Eau Spray, 50ml £68.00. chanel.com

Yes To has launched three exciting masks! Single use, the paper sheet masks are 96% natural and contain key ingredients from Coconut and Guava to Green Tea and Ginger.

We love the Yes To Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Paper Masks!

Yes to™ Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Paper Mask £3.49 available from ASOS, Amazon and Feel Unique.

Designed to deliver younger looking eyes in an instant, the Eye Lift Firming Treatment is the fi rst in the Murad Professional collection - a range of professional-strength formulas, traditionally used by Dr. Murad in his world-renowned dermatology practice, now available for at-home use for immediate and long-term results without any downtime.

Eye Lift Firming Treatment £45.00 from Murad Professional. Available from leading spas and salons nationwide plus selected John Lewis, House of Fraser and Debenhams department stores. murad.co.uk

Created and developed in Korea, Too Cool For School is a new beauty brand that’s exclusive to Selfridges. With a range of artistic and unusual products, one of our favourite is the Egg Mousse Pack. Enriched with egg white and yolk extracts, the whipped mousse deeply purifi es, moisturises and brightens the appearance of dull skin leaving a more radiant complexion.

Too Cool For School Egg Mousse Pack £14.50 available at selfridges.com

New from Clarins, this relaxing anti-ageing mask contains banana leaf and lemon thyme to help visibly smooth facial features and erase signs of stress and fatigue, working to restore fi rmness.

Extra-Firming Facial Mask, 45ml £46.00 from Clarins. clarins.co.uk

Beauty Picks This month’s latest beauty buys

Shiseido’s latest research as part of the BioPerformance range looks deeply into the causes of signs of ageing using TruStructiv™ technology to help harness the skin’s natural restorative powers to lift and fi rm, by encouraging the movement of stem cells and reconstruct the dermis. Rich yet well absorbed by the skin, the cream leaves skin fi rmer and more supple, restoring elasticity.

Shiseido Bio-Performance Lift Dynamic Cream, 50ml £90.00. shiseido.co.uk

bkr, the luxury beauty essential has now launched in Harvey Nichols in London.

Available in four colours, the new Teeny edition 250ml bottles have just launched online and in stores, perfect to fi t into your handbag or gym bag, so you can have extra room for those other little essentials. bkr, Teeny Edition £20.00 available in The Beauty Lounge and harveynichols.com

Neom Organics London presents their new range of skin-loving Bath & Shower Drops that work to nourish and hydrate, whilst supporting your wellbeing needs.

Available in 4 blends, they help to de-stress, improve sleep, boost your energy or lift your mood. Use the handy pipette to add drops of the precious oils to a warm bath, or apply to your décolletage pre-shower.

Bath and Shower Drops £40.00 from Neon Organics. neomorganics.com

Nearly 300 years ago, monks created a powerful natural remedy called “Aqua Mirabilis” that could be drunk or applied to the skin for numerous benefi cial properties. At the heart of the remedy lie 18 distilled offi cinal plants. Now Roger&Gallet have created a range using this powerful natural anti-aging elixir, where you can detoxify, refi ne, restore and renew the skin leaving a smoother, softer and a more radiant complexion. We love the ExtraFine Cleansing mask and bi-phase Double Extract.

Extra-Fine Cleansing Mask £15.00, and Double-Extract £40.00 from Roger and Gallet, available at Marks and Spencer.

The Fight Against Breast Cancer

Every ten minutes someone in the UK gets the devastating news that they have breast cancer, the news not only changes their lives forever, but also the lives of their family and friends. Breast Cancer Care understands the emotions, challenges and hard decisions they face and off er their support, information and campaign for better care. breastcancercare.org.uk | 080 8800 6000

Elemis has pledged to donate £10,000 to Breast Cancer Care from sales of its Pink Limited Edition, ‘The Hero Collection’. Created for total face and body nourishment and great value for money, the collection comes housed in a clear pink case and contains a Pink Edition Pro-Collagen Neck and Décolleté Balm, Frangipani Monoi Body Oil, Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, and Cellular Recovery Skin Bliss Capsules.

The Hero Collection £55.00 (worth £95.00) from Elemis. elemis.com

Over the past two decades, The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA) Campaign has brought together women, men and families in more than 70 countries to help defeat breast cancer in their own unique ways - from sharing their powerful stories about their experiences with the disease to participating in fundraising and awareness activities. Together, these actions have sparked a global movement, enhancing awareness and raising more than £49 million to support global research, education and medical services.

The 2016 BCA Campaign celebrates all the things we do, big or small, in the fi ght against breast cancer and unites and empowers the global community to take action throughout the year with products including: Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II with Pink Ribbon Pin, 50ml £72.00 (20% Donation to BCRF); Pink Perfection Colour Collection £38.00 (20% Donation to BCRF) esteelauder.co.uk / bcacampaign.com

Xtend Barre London is pleased to announce its Plié for Pink fundraising programme for 2016, which will take place during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

On Saturday 15th October, Xtend Barre will host special charity classes throughout the day at their new fl agship studio on Marylebone High Street.

Each attendee will be encouraged to purchase and wear a pair of £12 limited edition hot pink ‘grippy socks’ to the class, with the proceeds going to The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA) Campaign.

Clients will also be welcomed to make a further donation for participating in the class (regular drop-in price: £25). xtendbarre.com

Hair guru Philip Kingsley has created two products - No Scent, No Colour Shampoo & Conditioner to help men and women who are undergoing treatment for cancer, fi nd a product that is gentle enough to use on their scalp, yet also works well. This specifi c formula is hypoallergenic and contains no parabens, sulfates, scents, added colours or lathering agents.

A percentage of each bottle sold goes to Look Good Feel Better, a charity dedicated to improving the wellbeing and self-confi dence of people undergoing treatment for any type of cancer.

25p is donated to the charity for every 75ml bottle (£7.50/£9.00) and 50p from every 250ml (£18.00/£21.00) bottle of No Scent, No Colour Shampoo and Conditioner. philipkingsley.co.uk

Men can join in too as Lab Series will be donating £10 from every Age Rescue Water Charged Gel cream sold on labseries.co.uk.

Age Rescue Water Charged Gel £45.00. labseries.co.uk

LIZ EARLE

Wow Factor Facial Renowned for their use of plant oils and extracts and responsible sourcing, British brand Liz Earle has long been commended for their high quality products and ingredients. Their Duke of York store, located just off of Chelsea s Kings Road, is a wonderful showcase of this in the way it has been designed offering a haven of peace and tranquility in the heart of the capital where you can learn, and be treated to the power of beautiful botanical ingredients.

Decorated in the brand’s signature calming colours of duck egg blue and cream, here you can enjoy skincare and colour consultations, a hand and arm massage, and even pick up one of Liz’s many books detailing how to live a better life and achieve better skin from within.

The Duke of York store is also home to the brand’s six London treatment rooms. Inspired by the serenity of Liz Earle’s island home on the Isle of Wight, the treatment rooms create a truly soothing environment where you can fully relax and let go in the capable hands of the highly-qualified therapists, enjoying a range of restorative massages and facials using Liz Earle’s most iconic products allowing you to even learn of some new favourites along the way.

On hand on a number of days at the store is super facialist Abigail James. A favourite among top beauty editors, Abigail specialises in 100 bespoke treatments that are designed specifically to suit your skin’s individual needs.

This unique approach, along with practical, honest advice really allows those looking to target specific skincare problems with ease.

Abigail provides you with priceless information on how to care for your skin for much longer than the sparkly glow you leave the treatment rooms with.

As it is completely bespoke it is hard to describe the treatment as everyone is different, however Abigail is so friendly, knowledgeable and most importantly understanding everyone can really benefit from the treatment. Using a range of products to suit your own individual skin needs as well as her highly acclaimed sculpting massage techniques, and a number of advanced aesthetic technologies such as LED, gentle peels, CACI micro-current

technology, Venus Viva Diamond Lift/ Firm FX where necessary, the treatment is both informative and relaxing.

The Wow Factor Facial is a must-have treatment for bridesto-be or pre-event. You leave the treatment room with a glowing complexion and a wealth of knowledge on how to make it last from both products and within. The Hero Facial is also another similar bespoke treatment that provides instant skin clarity and radiance through steaming and extraction, making it a great all-rounder for cleaning out city-tired skin.

You can also book a skin consultation with Abigail for 30 minutes to discuss your skin’s concerns, needs and potential treatments to achieve your best complexion yet.

Skin Consultation - 30 minutes with Abigail £60.00 The Hero Facial - 60 minutes with Abigail £175.00 Wow Factor Facial - 75 minutes with Abigail £295.00

Liz Earle, 38-39 Duke of York Square, London SW3 4LY | For full treatment menus and bookings call 020 7881 7750 | uk.lizearle.com

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FITNESS WITH ALEX CASTRO

Endurance, Elevation and Endorphins with Alex Castro

Alex Castro is one of London’s top personal trainers. ith over ten years e perience within the fitness industry, le trains his clients in the City alongside wor ing at arrys ootcamp as an instructor at both their Euston and oorgate branches.

Within my half marathon training, I have been using my 3km pace (use the maximum pace you think you can sustain for around 8 minutes) and have aimed to sustain this pace for 4 sets of 4 minute intervals, twice a week.

Channeling my inner Paula Radcliffe in other ways, I also took up the Elevation Challenge set by Third Space London (a brilliant gym located in Soho) this month. It all took place in a hypoxic chamber, replicating an altitude of 3000m - Paula, Mo and all the greats always include altitude training in their regime so as to boost production of oxygen-carrying red blood cells (and we now know how great oxygen is for the body!). All competitors were required to complete a 1000m row; 50kcals on an assault bike; 1000m on a treadmill at a 3 incline and 10 burpees. I managed all of this in 12mins 24secs but what an incredibly tough workout and superb challenge thrown down by Third Space!

Finally, a new revelation from my moderately paced longer distance runs - the ‘runner’s high’ or general endorphin production that has resulted. I never thought I would find 1hr + runs exhilarating, but the tempo, pace and beautiful city of London has certainly proved me wrong. I just have to make sure I’m running in parks, otherwise I can suffer from rage against all other pedestrians and traffic lights!

This month has been a bit of a change of direction for me in my own personal fitness journey. I’ve had a few niggling injuries and this, combined with a cheeky client who signed me up for the Royal Parks Half Marathon, has resulted in a totally different pace and focus of my training. I’ve also been reading Endurance by Rick Broadbent (recommended by the same client) and am now morbidly fascinated by these inspirational endurance athletes who seem to be able to push their bodies (and, invariably, their minds) to the absolute limit of human tolerance.

Crazily, at 32, I may well be hitting the ideal age to perform well at longer distance running; a whole host of studies have shown that for men of my age, marathons, iron-man competitions and even ultra-running may be our perfect distance! Whilst no-one has definitively explained why this might be (and no, it is not simply that only people having mid-life crises compete in long distance events) it is suggested that the majority of competitors will have run their whole athletic lives at a moderate pace, sustaining less injuries and having a greater base fitness level.

Coming from a sprinting background, which requires only short-bursts of high intensity, it has always amazed me to think Paula Radcliffe ran her entire world-record marathon at 11.5mph (c. 18.5 kph). How did she sustain that pace for over 2 hours?

Aside from many other factors, I expect that her body uses oxygen very effectively. “VO2 max” (also known as maximal oxygen consumption) has become an area of training that people are increasingly focused on and not only those undertaking endurance events. Oxygen is used to break down carbs, fats and protein in your body so that it becomes fuel for your muscles. Therefore, focusing on maximising your oxygen consumption will make you more economical in any sport. Not having enough oxygen means that the body has to look elsewhere for fuel and a consequence of this will be horrible lactic acid (the feeling of which we all hate!)

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

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travel Quintessential Spain?

The Spanish city with a not-so-hidden past oozes classic architecture and a way of life that would suite any current London dweller. Relaxed and traditional, this is a quintessentially Spanish city born from a rich history, with plenty on offer for the modern traveller.

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GRANADA

The Pomegranate City Sitting at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Granada boasts as impressive a view looking out of the city as it does looking in. With an incredibly rich history stretching back to at least 5500 B.C., there is no question that Granada possesses a unique and intriguing architectural makeup.

The neighborhood called the Albaicín commonly referred to as the ‘old town’ features fine examples of Moorish and Morisco construction which was largely completed by the end of the 11th century following a move from the lower, harder to protect area where the city once stood. Albaic n offers a unique insight into the history of the city and features the culmination of numerous influences. Venture to the ancient Moorish quarter and you will come across one of the most delightful places to eat. Perfect for a spot of lunch with some crisp white wine to escape the midday heat, Mirador de Morayma possesses not only an inviting menu, but an incredible view of one of the most iconic places in the country.

Granada’s Moorish history can be seen throughout the city, from the narrow streets complete with instantly recognisable archways and architecture, to the souq style shops that adorn the walkways. There is a distinct juxtaposition from one corner to the next with archetypal Catholic design adorning countless buildings, yet the two work seamlessly together and demonstrate so perfectly the development of this incredible city. Unlike most other places in the world, Granada has managed to maintain every step of its architectural heritage and provides the most stunning example of Moorish influence in Europe.

There is of course one place that stands out - and above - the rest and is an absolute must when visiting this fantastic city. La Alhambra is not only the most iconic building in Granada and one of the most visited sites in Spain, but it also played a major role in the history of the country and the world.

Beginning its illustrious life in the 11th century as the Castle of the Alhambra, a military stronghold overlooking the city, it was later in the 13th century with the arrival of the Nasrid dynasty that this breathtaking palace began to take shape. Becoming a palace, citadel and fortress, La Alhambra housed the Nasrid sultans, throughout the 13th and 14th centuries. During that time, the construction of the palace along with the Generalife palace and gardens - which were positioned away from the main, formal

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buildings as a recreational retreat for the Granadan Muslim kings - took on the dramatic influences of Islamic architecture. And the results are truly astounding.

Unfortunately succumbing to natural degradation along with long periods of neglect, the palace no longer possesses the vibrant colours it once did, but the structural design work is still very much evident. Constructed using moulds, the interior decoration is very far removed from the simple, plain design of the exterior. What makes this more fascinating is that following the Reconquista by the Christian Spanish against the Muslims in the 15th century, the palace was kept in its original style with only small additions to the decorative work made to suit their needs.

The surrender of the Islamic Emirate of Granada to the Catholic Monarchs would prove to be one of the most significant points in global history. Without this shift in control, Christopher Columbus may well have never reached the New World, imagine that for just a minute. This is not just an iconic building for Granada, but one that has substantial meaning for a vast international population.

Since becoming a World Heritage Site in 1984, La Alhambra has been painstakingly restored maintaining the ‘worn’ appearance of the interior decorative work with just small sections remaining that reveal the colours that once were.

Just five minutes walk from La Alhambra sits Hotel Alhambra Palace, the perfect place to stay if you are keen to focus your

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attentions on the palaces. However, there is so much more to see and do within the city, that you may want to consider a shorted stay here and a longer one in the heart of the action. AC Santa Paula hotel, part of the Marriot groups Autograph Collection is situated right in centre of the amazing city. Within walking distance of the plethora of tapas bars, you will not be left wanting for fine Spanish cuisine, beer and wine. The cities dining scene comes alive in the evening, with countless tapas bars vying for your custom, many displaying their quality hams across the ceiling. This again is a tradition born from Granada’s rich history - displayed to highlight the fact that the occupier ate pork and was therefore Christian.

The cultural mix is evident in not only the architecture, but the

cuisine and the entertainment. Flamenco dancing is said to have originated in the hills surrounding Granada and the influence remains strong with flamenco clubs across the city to enjoy.

This is an incredible city that is likely to surprise even the most travelled explorer. Once a rich melting pot of cultures, religions, cuisines and architecture, it is now simply Granada, the pomegranate city. Receiving its name during the Moorish period, the pomegranate is in fact used extensively in Christian motifs, and who could have known its significance. Their couldn’t be a more suited name. The combination and culmination of very different worlds has created a remarkable place that is worthy of anybody’s time, even if it’s just for the weekend.

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THE VARSITY HOTEL

The Varsity Hotel & Spa Overlooking the beautiful River Cam in the centre of bustling Cambridge, The Varsity Hotel and Spa is located within 5 minutes’ walk of Magdalene, Jesus, Trinity and St John’s Colleges making it the perfect base to explore and tour this historic city.

The hotel entrance is tucked away on a quiet street but happens to be unsuspectingly close to everything you could possibly want to see and do. Modern and contemporary, each of the rooms feature hardwood fl oors, fl at screen televisions, free WiFi, iPod docks, ensuite bathrooms with heated fl oors and luxury Elemis toiletries with most rooms also featuring air-conditioning. As the name of the hotel suggests, there is an aspect of college life running throughout with each room taking the name of a diff erent college.

It is ideally situated for the classic Cambridge past-time of punting (which can be arranged through the hotel), shopping, sight-seeing and nightlife in Cambridge, providing guests to the boutique hotel with the opportunity of seeing the best of this quintessentially English city, even if only staying for one night. The hotel does off ers valet parking for £19.50 overnight up to 5pm the following day which gives you plenty of time to fi t in all the sights and means you don’t have to worry about navigating the impossible streets.

Many of the nearby universities allow you to enter the campus for a small fee, however St John’s is a must for the famous ‘Bridge of Sighs’ which was built in 1831. Full of history this is not to be missed and makes for a great stroll before relaxing on the river.

Another highlight of the popular hotel, is that guests have access to the health club and spa next door with free use of the gym, sauna and Jacuzzi, and a menu of treatments available as optional extras.

With few dining options to sit on the river itself, the hotel has fi lled quite the gap in the market by providing a magnifi cent rooftop bar giving guests fantastic views across the city. Most University

Colleges can be viewed from the roof garden and it’s a great spot to enjoy a glass of champagne or specially made cocktail.

Varsity also off ers a number of dining options from afternoon tea to a rustic steakhouse. Their fl agship restaurant ‘Six’ boasts 360 degree views across the city skyline to continue on from your aperitif on the roof. Open all day serving dishes from a wood stone oven, grill and rotisserie, highlights of the expansive menu include a range of small plate starters such as grilled spicy chorizo with minted peas and chilli dressing; Veal meatballs with Gorgonzola and lemon; and burrata with maple roasted fi gs and bruschetta. For mains, the pizzas are an excellent choice with tempting toppings such as rotisserie chicken, caesar, rocket and parmesan; and spit roast lamb, tomato and mint. You can also choose from a number of side dishes including macaroni cheese, garlic mushrooms and roasted broccoli with Hollandaise.

Helping you to enjoy the food even more is an excellent wine list accompaniment along with a selection of over 30 gins paired with 8 diff erent tonics.

The Varsity Hotel and Spa, Thompsons Lane, Cambridge CB5 8AQ | 01223 306030 | thevarsityhotel.co.uk

The Great British Club...

Stoke Park is a luxury 5 AA Red Star Hotel, Spa and Country Club set within 300 acres of beautiful parkland and offers world-class sporting and leisure facilities, which include: • 49 bedrooms and suites • Award winning Spa • 27 hole Championship Golf Course • 3 Restaurants and Bars, including Humphry’s (3 AA Rosette, fine dining) • 13Tennis Courts (indoor, grass and artificial clay) • State of the art Gym with Fitness, HotYoga and Spinning Studios hosting up to 50 classes per week • Indoor Pool • Crèche • Games Room • Playground 35 minutes from London and 7 miles from Heathrow Airport makes Stoke Park an ideal location and perfect setting for stopovers and luxury breaks.

For more information or to book, please contact our Reservations Team on 01753 717172 or email reservations@stokepark.com For Membership Enquiries please contact our MembershipTeam on 01753 717179 or email membership@stokepark.com

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Zuma’s Global Domination Since the London opening back in 2002, Zuma has taken the world by storm. Now stretching to Hong Kong, Istanbul, Dubai, Bangkok and Miami amongst others, the company has recently opened a stunning new location in the Palazzo Fendi, Rome with a further addition to launch in Las Vegas.

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London Cocktail Week 3 - 9 October

Bluebird Takes Flight Following Revamp Iconic Chelsea restaurant and bar, Bluebird has returned after an exciting refurbishment.

Paying homage to the building’s heritage as the first garage of the Bluebird Motor Company in 1923, the original steel frame of the atrium has been lovingly refreshed with bold red accenting. The restaurant’s rich hues and use of mixed materials create an inviting environment and diners can take a seat at one of the many vibrant custom-made velvet and leather-backed chairs from Celia Birtwell. Ruby red bar stools line the centrally illuminated curved metal bar and the new dining room has been completed with heavy drapes which offer a touch of privacy for an intimate date or a quiet business meeting.

With a new Executive Head Chef, the refreshed food offering at Bluebird is just as enticing as the interiors. Chef Liam Smith-Laing’s menus feature simple, fresh and honest dishes inspired by the best of Modern European cooking, made using the finest ingredients.

London Cocktail Week is back for 2016 with over 200 bars across the capital serving a £5 cocktail for anyone wearing a special ‘London Cocktail Week’ wristband. A great opportunity to try new tipples the festival is also a fantastic time to check out new venues, pop-up events, parties, masterclasses and tasting sessions.

The Patr n Cocktail Lab at the main LCW hub in Spitalfields Market will see seven bartenders from seven of the world’s best bars curating cocktails inspired by their cities. This will be a unique opportunity to experience the craft of these acclaimed mixologists who are at the top of their game, without having to travel across the world to the likes of the Manhattan bar in Singapore or Limantour in Mexico City.

Also, for those who are keen to explore further than Spitalfields, two bespoke Patr n cocktails have been created especially at Sager + Wilde and The OXO Tower for the special offer of £5 for LCW wristband-holders. drinkup.london/cocktailweek

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Sipsmith at the Cinnamon Club Join The Cinnamon Club this Autumn for a series of one-off spirit tasting events, sampling premium and unique spirits paired with Head Chef Rakesh Ravindran Nair’s modern Indian plates. Set within the Old Library Bar in the Grade II-listed Old Westminster Library, each evening will educate and entertain with an ambassador from each brand on hand to talk through the history, culture and taste of each tipple.

Taking place on 11 October, champions in the art of traditional gin production, Sipsmith will be served with cured salmon ‘Jhal muri’ and scallop and tuna ceviche. The famous V.J.O.P - a Very Junipery Over Proof gin - can be sampled alongside roast saddle of lamb, onion and rock moss sauce with pilau rice and to finish, a stem ginger tiramisu and chocolate and orange sphere will be expertly matched to Sipsmith’s Earl Grey tea-infused London Cup. Places are limited and tickets are priced between £45-£65, which will include a welcome cocktail, spirit tastings and dishes. The event will start at 6.30pm and will finish around 9.30pm. To book please visit cinnamonclub. com/spirit-tasting-events.

The Cinnamon Club, Old Westminster Library, 30 - 32 Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3BU | 020 7222 2555 | cinnamonclub.com

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Chocolate Week Chocolate Week returns for a 12th consecutive year, celebrating the world of fine chocolate from 10th to 16th October. The week culminates with The Chocolate Show London at Olympia National Hall from 14th to 16th October, bringing the best of the industry together all under one roof.

Events are expected across London this Chocolate Week, with the country’s top chocolatiers and chocolate companies, as well as hotels, bars and restaurants celebrating with exclusive products, new launches, offers, chocolate meals, cocktails and recipes using some of the best chocolate brands from around the world. Godiva have launched their gorgeous single origin chocolate tablets with six wonderful examples of the art of making luxury chocolate to enjoy during the week and beyond. Chosen for its purity, smoothness and wonderful depth of flavours, the new premium ‘G’ tablets use chocolate sourced from Mexico.

‘G’ by Godiva £6 available in stores and online at godivachocolates.co.uk

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Harrods Announces Tom Kitchin as Chef of the Season From 7th November, Tom Kitchin will join Harrods’ celebrated Food Halls as guest chef for the store’s ongoing festive foodie initiative, Chef of the Season. Kitchin, chef proprietor and founder of Edinburgh’s leading Michelin-starred, award-winning restaurant The Kitchin and popular gastro-pub The Scran & Scallie, will create a range of dishesto-go for the Food Halls to enjoy at your leisure.

As well as the to-go range, Harrods will also collaborate with Tom Kitchin to offer discerning foodies the chance to dine in his first-ever pop-up restaurant in London, aptly named ‘Kitchin at Harrods’.

Launching for one week only from 14th to 20th November in The Conservatory at The Georgian on the Fourth Floor, London foodies will be able to experience a taste of his restaurant and enjoy the Scottish chef ’s seasonal menu, inspired by his ‘From Nature to Plate’ ethos and commitment to working with the Scottish seasons.

There will be one lunch sitting and two dinner sittings. Three-course lunch set menu costs £55 per person. Eight-course dinner tasting menu costs £90 per person.

To register interest and to receive further booking information for Kitchin at Harrods, please email kitchin@harrods.com | harrods.com/tomkitchin

The capital’s largest food show returns to Olympia with live cookery demonstrations, exciting shopping areas and plenty of recipe inspiration. Visitors can see their culinary idols creating Michelin magic live in the Supertheatre including Tom Kerridge and Michel Roux Jr or enjoy the Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain cooking live. Plus visitors can enjoy highlights from their favourite weekend TV food show in the Saturday Kitchen Live sessions. Your Media have teamed up with this year’s BBC Good Food Show London to offer 5 lucky readers the opportunity to enjoy the show for free on either the Friday or Sunday of the event.

Simply email your name and address to competitions@ yourmedialondon.com or tweet us a picture of your ‘signature dish’ @YourMediaLondon by midnight on Sunday 30th October 2016 for your chance to win.

BBC Good Food Show London, 11-13 November, Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London W14 8UX 0844 581 1361 | bbcgoodfoodshowlondon.com

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PERFECT FOR YOUR PALATE

The Four Sisters Townhouse

Aubaine Deli Celebrated French brasserie with its own patisserie and boulangerie, Aubaine, has recently launched their first deli right in the heart of Covent Garden. With a beautiful outdoor seating area that thrives off the buzzy surroundings and a classically French dining room, the new Aubaine Deli’s all-day dining menu changes seasonally offering a range of freshly baked products made in Aubaine’s bakery.

Reflecting the company’s Provencal roots, the new Deli is a great spot for a casual breakfast, lunch and dinner boasting French hot and cold dishes alongside an array of fresh salads such as Aubergine and Sweet Potato; and Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon; sharing boards; Sausage Rolls; Vegetarian Quiche du jour; and traditional Le Croq sandwiches such as Bayonne ham and Gruyere cheese with Béchamel sauce.

Reasonably priced, guests can also enjoy champagne and carafes of wine alongside tea, coffee and fresh juices. There’s even a take away option for those on the run. A must try has to be the wide selection of desserts from eclairs and cookies to carrot cake and mille-feuille. You’ll want them all!

Rustic and relaxed, the new deli is a welcome addition to the vibrant Covent Garden area. Other Aubaine restaurants can be found at Brompton Cross, Regent Street, Kensington, Mayfair, Wimbledon, Selfridges, Marylebone, Broadgate Circle and Hyde Park.

Aubaine Deli, 22 The Market Building, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8RD aubaine.co.uk

Tucked away down a narrow cobbled street, just a stone’s throw from St Paul’s Cathedral, The Four Sisters Townhouse is the City of London at its best.

Capturing London in a different era, how you may imagine it in Victorian times but staying completely modern through its menus and eclectic interior finishing touches, this hidden gem is home to a wide variety of inventive and weekly-changing cocktails, beers, spirits, wines and fantastic food boards.

Making use of the space to feel a lot larger than it is, the luxurious interior features gilt-framed mirrors, Victorian floor tiles, dark oak panelling, original Victorian cast iron detailing, and stunning specially made ornate wallpaper. One wall boasts a sophisticated library stocked with classics above plush banquette seating, that’s perfect for after-work drinks whether it be with colleagues or even a date. Other atmospheric highlights include vintage paintings, lanterns and pinned beetles and butterflies in frames.

With an aim to bring seasonal local produce to the menu thanks to the ‘Market to Glass’ concept, the drinks made at the impressive green marble bar feature an array of handmade bitters, dehydrated fruits, foams, syrups and sodas complementing the many spirits on offer.

Our favourites on our visit included the Ace of Spades - a Daiquiri blend, apple, vanilla, lime, dill and ginger beer; and the pretty Cupcake - Beefeater gin, lemon, grapefruit, mint, and strawberry foam.

Other concoctions on the menu were the Caribbean Old Fashioned - Tiki blend, Amaro Ramazotti, Black pepper, demerara sugar and bitters; and from the New Wave, Classic and Forgotten list – the Japanese Cocktail – Martell VS Cognac, almond orgeat, aromatic bitter from 1862, Jerry Thomas – ‘Bartender’s Guide’; and the Bronx – Beefeater gin, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, orange, citric acid from 1906 Johnny Solon. All cocktails are £8.50 and a selection of wines and champagnes, as well as Camden Town Brewery beer on draught is also available.

While there is a bigger lunch menu with artisan sandwiches and main dishes of steak and pork belly, in the evenings you can enjoy sharing boards and bar snacks such as olives, scotch eggs and pork pies. The Townhouse Grazing Platter in particular combines a wide range of cheeses, cold meats, seafood, peppers, olives and pickles.

The Four Sisters Townhouse is the second addition to owners Andrew Green and Simon Bastable’s ‘The Four Sisters’ portfolio, which already includes The Four Sisters Bar in Islington.

The Four Sisters Townhouse, 5 Groveland Court, Bow Lane, London EC4M 9EH | townhouse@ foursistersbars.com | foursistersbars.com

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Trader Vic’s

Halloween at Sky Garden Head up to the 35th floor, from 6pm-3am on Saturday 29th October, to celebrate Halloween At The Top at the Sky Garden and let fear lead the way with hedonistic skyhigh scares.

Dressing up is highly encouraged, and the bolder and more bizarre the look the better, as the most shocking getup will be in with a chance to win a fantastic prize.

Tickets are priced from £65 per person and include night-long access to London’s most exclusive All Hallows shindig and a darkly delicious cocktail on arrival. Ghostlythemed cocktails will be available throughout the evening to satisfy your every creepy craving.

Hair-raising live music will kick-off the freakish fun, courtesy of Juke Joints, and 9-piece band The Soul Jets, famed for their soulful, spine-tingling takes on divas like Amy Winehouse, as well as freaky funk floor-fillers from James Brown, Bruno Mars and Basement Jaxx. Keeping things going well past the witching hour, London DJs will take to the decks ensuring this paranormal party proceeds into the dead of the night.

For something a little more indulgent, treat yourself to one of this year’s brand new dining packages. Prices start from £120 per person for a delectable 3-course dinner at Darwin Brasserie and all-night access to the party, or £140 for dinner followed by a private table booking in Sky Pod. Table/VIP tickets are available online now eventbrite.co.uk.

Located in the Hilton on Park Lane, Trader Vic’s was London’s first Polynesianthemed restaurant. An institution in its own right, the Tiki inspired restaurant first opened in 1963 and frequented by stars like Charlie Chaplin and Elton John. Home to the famous Mai Tai, Trader Vic’s boasts an array of French Polynesian inspired cuisine that is created using custom-made wood-fired Chinese ovens, which can be traced back over two thousand years to the Han Dynasty.

The renowned tiki carved interior features a totem pole framed bar with wood bamboo tiles, earthy colours and traditional South Island tapa cloth. Pendant Chinese lanterns provide soft intimate lighting against the thatched roof ceiling, while exotic objects such as carved wood statues and Oceania artwork are doted around the restaurant.

“Trader” Vic Bergeron’s original pupu platter with Crispy prawns, crab Rangoon, Char Siu pork, and BBQ spare ribs for two is a feast in itself and a fantastic place to start while perusing the menu. Add some melty cheese balls and prepare for the feast that awaits.

The Tuna Poke with fresh Ah Tuna and avocado tossed in a signature soy chili dressing served with Taro chips is a must try.

Moving on to the mains, there really is something for everyone and it’s impressively well-executed. From Beef and Reef - Wok’d beef tenderloin & prawns with garlic, black pepper, scallions, red onion, Basmati rice; and Macadamia Nut John Dory; to Chow Mein the ‘Old Way’; and the Indonesian Rack of Lamb from the Wood Fired Oven served with Singapore-style curried rice noodles, BBQ pineapple, mango chutney and peanut butter sauce, you’ll struggle to choose.

Sides include Vic’s rice, shrimp, chicken, eggs; Mixed sautéed mushrooms and Pake noodles with toasted sesame seeds.

Dessert if you have room is an equally decadent affair with Trader Vic’s Polynesian Snowball “A classic favourite of the Traders” Coconut ice cream rolled in toasted coconut with chocolate sauce; and Fried Banana Fritters.

The menu can seem daunting at first especially with the restaurant’s extensive cocktail list too, but friendly staff, who are more than happy to talk about the illustrious history of the place, are on hand to help.

The cocktails, many of which are exclusive to Trader Vic’s, are hailed as some of the best in town and include the famous Mai Tai, which Trader Vic’s created in 1944 and served to a customer who, upon tasting it, said ‘Mai Tai Roa Ae’ which means ‘Out of this world’ in Tahitian. It’s now the most famous rum drink in the world and you must try it while at Trader Vic’s. Other highlights on the lengthy list include Suffering Bastard, a blend of rums, lime, liqueurs and cucumber; and Trader Vic’s Passion Cocktail, with gin, passion fruit nectar from ‘down under’ and lime. Visitors can also enjoy live music in the bar every Friday and Saturday night.

Trader Vic’s restaurant is open daily from 6pm - 11.30pm.

For Trader Vic’s, call 020 7208 4113 or email tradervics.parklane@hilton.com

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Innovation Meets Japanese Cuisine Brain child of chef Rainer Becker, the Zuma concept is now a globally renowned experience enjoyed from London to Hong Kong serving up the most sophisticated and elegant Izakaya cuisine. and california maki with fresh crab, avocado and tobiko from the sushi bar; seabass with burnt tomato and ginger relish and spicy beef tenderloin with sesame, red chilli and sweet soy from the robata grill and; barley miso marinated baby chicken, oven roasted on cedar wood and roasted lobster with green chilli and garlic hojiso butter from the Zuma dish selection. You can enjoy any of the dishes at the sushi bar or in the main dining area, so there’s no need to stress if you don’t manage to get one of the limited front row seats!

Thanks to such an impressive and varied menu, you will undoubtedly fi nd it hard to choose, so the team at Zuma have very kindly created a tasting menu which packs the very best into one easy to order option allowing you to spend more time enjoying the view and extensive sake menu.

Once you have managed to work your way through the expansive tasting menu or dishes of choice, you can indulge in one of their showstopping desserts. What can only be described as a refi ned tropical party on a plate, their dessert platter is enough to bring anyone back for more, not that you will have to wait until then to make up your mind.

As the origin of Zuma’s success, the Knightsbridge establishment remains at the top of the restaurant scene in London. Featuring three areas in which to enjoy the ambiance, including the main dining area, sushi counter and robata grill and lounge and bar, the restaurant possesses the perfect balance between a relaxed atmosphere and sophisticated dining. Secure a spot at the sushi bar - no reservations are available - and you can indulge in some of the freshest fi sh in town presented beautifully right in front of you. This more informal setting provides the ideal spot for lunch to break up a days shopping and gives you the opportunity to really experience Zuma fi rst-hand with a view of the kitchens and robata grill.

The idea behind this dining experience is executed equisitely, combining what is essentially a casual cuisine with the most elegant of presentations and the fi nest ingredients prepared to perfection. And this is the secret to Zuma’s global success, appealing to both connoisseurs and casual diners alike.

On the menu you will fi nd dishes such as the classic spicy tuna roll made with fresh tuna, homemade chilli miso and yuzu tobiko

Zuma, 5 Raphael Street, Knightsbridge, London SW7 1DL | 020 7584 1010 | zumarestaurant.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.

One of the biggest focuses in the drink’s calendar this month is London Cocktail Week.

London Cocktail Week is the biggest, most vibrant celebration of the cities cocktail culture and 2016 sees the event in its seventh year. The fact that this great event is going from strength to strength is proof that there is thirst for people to increase their cocktail knowledge. The week is filled with masterclasses, tutored tastings, supper clubs, meet the maker evenings, parties and pop-ups, hosted in different locations across the capital.

London Cocktail Week is making its mark on the world and now attracting award-winning bartenders from some of the best bars from around the globe, with the likes of Jose Louis of Limantour Mexico, Paris bar Little Red Door’s Remy Savage and Philip Bischoff of Singapore’s Manhattan Bar who will all be hosting guest takeovers at the Patrón Cocktail Lab, showcasing their skills in a carefully crafted masterclass and devising unique city-inspired cocktails from around the world.

London is renowned for its fun and vibrant cocktail scene, and has increasingly become home to some of the world’s most famous bars. Reflective of the nature of the city itself, London’s bars are diverse and exciting, attracting bartenders from across Europe and beyond. I myself moved to London in 1996 from Serbia and since then, I have had the chance to be part of this city’s vibrant bar scene and worked alongside key players in the industry.

With over 200 partner bars, London Cocktail Week promises to give guests a taste of the city’s finest. Wristbands will give you access to £5 cocktails in each of the partner bars along with access to The Cocktail Village which returns to Old Spitalfields Market for the second year, hosting pop-up bars from the biggest drink names such as Bombay Sapphire, Drambuie, and Jim Beam in collaboration with leading London venues including The Rum Kitchen, ROKA and Duck & Wa e.

If you aren’t able to make it there in person, you can experiment from the comfort of your own home via Patrón Cocktail Lab at patrontequila.com/ cocktails Patrón Cocktail Lab online is set to inspire people with new and interesting ways to enjoy Patr n tequila with cocktail recommendations based on the flavours they like, in serves that can be easily recreated at home. @zoran_peric07

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First Edition Proudly serving Canary Wharf fresh food cooked to order for over 20 years.

With winter upon us, the time has come for some serious eating and drinking. Whether organising a lunch, dinner or drinks event – with our newly renovated heated terrace and seasonal menu choices, here at First Edition we are as ready as ever to offer flexibility and attentive service that can only be found in a family establishment.

First Edition Wine Bar & Seafood Brasserie à la carte menu Soups - Soup de Poisson, served with Aioli, Bisque of Langoustine, Bisque of Crab Salads - Warm Salad of Scallops, Rocket Salad, Caeser Salad; Traditional, Chicken, Salmon or King Prawn Starters - Triple Spiced Cajun Squid, Warm Crispy Duck Rolls, Breaded Goats Cheese, Sashimi of Fresh Salmon Main Course - Fish & Chips, Homemade Fresh Sea Bass Ravioli, Swordfish Tandoori, Confit of Duck, Bavette d’Aloyau, First Edition Tofu-Cakes, Homemade Fresh Ravioli, First Edition Teriyaki; Chicken Breast, Fresh Salmon Steak, Fresh Sea Bass Fillet, Sirloin Steak, Fresh Swordfish Steak, Fresh Tuna Steak

Wine Corner Perfect Pairing - Givry 1er Cru ‘’Domaine Joblot’’ 2012 It’s just not Christmas without a fine Burgundy to enhance your game bird. The Joblot is a perfect match for our roasted Guinea fowl from the special Christmas menu £64.95 Treat yourself - Taurasi DOC ‘Di Prisco 2007 ‘’The Godfather’’ of the list, robust yet smooth with well tamed tannins, the Taurasi is the epitome of indulgence; particularly when matched with our luxury cheeseboard £79.95 First Edition, 25 Cabot Square, London E14 4QA For Reservations: 020 7513 0300 www.firsteditionrestaurant.co.uk

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HARRODS WINE

The Oenophilist

with Edward Gerard, Wine Buyer for Harrods

Edward erard 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 ob of selecting the vast range available in the Wine Rooms at Harrods.

As the Indian summer draws to an end and the leaves begin to turn a golden brown, I find my mind wandering back to childhood joys of aging horse chestnuts in the airing cupboard.

What has this got to do with wine I hear you ask, well this was the first time I heard the expression “winter wine”, as my father emerged from the pantry triumphantly brandishing a Bulgarian table wine, all the rage in the 80’s, proclaiming that it was “the perfect winter wine” as he sat down for our family meal. Fast forward 25 years and I’m the one searching for that perfect partner wine for the chilly winter nights ahead.

October sees the launch of the Harrods Winter Wines range which the team and I have searched high and low to select the perfect wines for The Wine Rooms, to partner all the occasions winter brings.

The full range can be found on Harrods.com but here are just a few of my favourites.

It might be an obvious choice but for me, a winter wine rack would not be complete without a great Rhone Valley red and my pick for this year is the delightful Cotes du Rhone from Domaine de la

Maurelle. With rich aromas of berry fruits, herbs and spices, this full bodied red is perfect for warming winter stews.

If you, like me, are a fan of roasted chestnuts then I have a brilliant Garntxa Blanca (Grenache Blanc in France) that will elevate this festive snack to another level. The wine is the delicious La Serra Blanca from Herencia Altes, unlike anything you will have tried before this starts off with a subtle lychee fruit note then moves quickly though to brazil nuts, chestnuts and almonds there is also an alluring salinity to this and a brilliant textured mouthfeel.

Just when you think the wine has revealed all, there emerges hints of fennel and Mediterranean herbs on the long and satisfying finish.

This truly is a memorable wine and one we hope you like discovering as much as we did.

If you like seeking out new and exciting wines then the “in vogue” country right now is Portugal and we have selected the brilliant red wine Prazo de Roriz from Prats & Symington, it is the perfect companion during and after a sumptuous Sunday roast.

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Brunch at Oblix Located high in the sky, in the iconic Shard building, awarding winning restaurant Oblix has recently introduced a new brunch menu serving a variety of classics each with a luxurious twist.

Taking inspiration from the breadth of ingredients from Oblix’s open kitchen, the brunch menu offers both an array of deli counter favourites alongside at-table service. After being welcomed with a glass of champagne and admiring the fantastic views across the capital, guests are invited to start their meal from the impressive deli counter.

Offering a fantastic, and unrivalled, amount of choice for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike, well-presented dishes include tru ed devilled eggs, Parma ham & artichoke bruschetta, prawn cocktail, Asian slaw with Chinese cabbage, asparagus salad with parmesan and jalapeno, Cornish mackerel, honey roasted ham, house sausage rolls, salmon gravlax, quinoa and feta cheese salad, and the list goes on. A range of artisan breads and a huge cheese board also sits on the counter.

Once you have had your fill of starters, it’s then onto the main course which again is very impressive in terms of selection.

While the brunch may not be bottomless like many others, you are certainly getting more than your money’s worth in terms of selection, quality and of course, view. There is a huge sense of occasion when brunching at Oblix, which is only enhanced more thanks to the fantastic live acoustic music sessions that run between 1pm and 3pm. Those looking for an extra tipple can enjoy a glass off the extensive wine list or a carefully created cocktail. The Expresso Martini in particular goes down very well as an after dinner aperitif.

Highlights of the main course menu include the large king crab omelette, varying English muffins, served eggs royale, benedict and Florentine; grilled sourdough, scrambled duck eggs & smoked duck ham; Oblix burger and chips; and half lobster and lemon served with verbena butter.

If that isn’t enough, there are also a number of tempting side dishes such as tru ed mac & cheese and tenderstem broccoli.

Make sure you leave room for dessert though as the dessert counter is not to be missed with treats including homemade tiramisu, sweet potato pie and flourless chocolate cake along with a lighter, classic fresh fruit salad and passion fruit choux.

The Oblix Weekend Brunch will be available on Saturday and Sunday. The brunch is priced at £62 per person, with three courses and a glass of champagne served on arrival.

Oblix, Level 32, The Shard, 31 St. Thomas Street, London SE1 9RY | 020 7268 6700 | oblixrestaurant.com

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Dirty Bones Shoreditch With popular restaurants and bars in Soho and Kensington, Dirty Bones has recently opened in a brand new area - Shoreditch.

Located in an iconic, Grade II listed heritage building in the heart of Shoreditch, the new restaurant serves up the famed New York inspired comfort food dishes and cocktails for which the venues are renowned.

Dirty Bones Shoreditch is also the first of the group to house all-day dining throughout the week, as well as the new East-exclusive weekday breakfast menu and the ‘Dirty Roast’ every Sunday.

The exclusive Dirty Roast is available from 12pm every Sunday, offering guests a choice of Brisket & Ox Cheek; Spiced Buttermilk Fried Chicken; or Beet & Portobello Melt, served with homemade gravy and all the trimmings. Groups of four or more can also share the spectacular Table Roast, that includes all three Dirty Roasts, three homemade gravies and a platter of sides to share.

Their brunch offering is perfect for those in search of something a little more substantial than the usual offerings found further west, with choices such as The Mac Daddy which features a 6oz house burger topped with pulled beef short rib, mac & cheese and homemade BBQ sauce in a brioche bun. And for the ultimate indulgence, pair with the breakfast fries which are delicate yet crisp french fries topped with two

fried eggs and their homemade smoked ketchup. If you can manage it, they have a fantastic selection of desserts to choose from. The flagship Banana Toblerone-Tella Wa es are certainly worth a try even if you can’t manage it all, otherwise there are the slightly more reserved milk and cookies - milk gelato and soft baked chocolate ganache cookie, or coffee and donuts - coffee gelato with a fresh sugared donut.

Whatever you choose, you will need something to wash it all down and they have a spectacular drinks menu to help you out. You can choose from the designated brunch drinks menu which features their key tipples such as the Dirty Mary - Finlandia vodka, tomato, lemon and pickle juices, hot sauce and a sour cream Pringle rim, and the boozy brunch flight which offers four glasses from a selection of three different cocktails or prosecco for just £19. Alternatively, you can enjoy any of their other drinks from the main menu including some draught ales and shakes - Shadow boasts double chocolate ice cream, Oreo and chocolate sauce and can be Dirtyfied with a shot of the delicious Woodford Reserve bourbon on request!

The atmosphere is that of any bustling Shoreditch eatery with the added bonus of a spectacular interior. Certainly one to try if you are in the area and even worth the journey if you’re not.

Dirty Bones Shoreditch, 1 Club Row, Shoreditch, London E1 6JX | 020 7920 6434 | dirty-bones.com

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your Luxury Ventures Off-Road Synonymous with the term luxury, Bentley have for many years been reserved for the road and more recently returning to the track. Now, they set their sights on, well, everywhere else. The new Bentayga doesn’t just bring a new dimension to the marque, but delivers all-new technology with it.

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Much anticipated, Bentley’s first venture into the SUV market finally hit UK roads this year and hit it hard. Bringing an entirely new offering to the sector, the British marque have firmly cemented their place at the top of the pile. The premium SUV market has been, for many years, reserved for the iconic Range Rover and multitude of German-based counterparts. Now, there is a whole new tier sitting above the rest with just one member, the Bentayga.

Taking their incredible levels of style, luxury and craftsmanship from the already impressive line up, Bentley have managed to create a truly remarkable machine for both on and off-road driving. Although all-wheel-drive features across the model range, you certainly wouldn’t expect to see a Continental venturing cross-country in search of game or a more picturesque viewpoint.

However now there is a vehicle that Bentley owners can enjoy in equal luxury and comfort to its shorter counterparts.

You are immediately aware that this is in fact a Bentley despite being unlike anything the company has produced in the past - thanks to its imposing and instantly recognisable front end composition. Maintaining similar styling to rest of the collection, Bentayga features the large grille supported either side by the dual headlight design now synonymous with the Bentley brand. Of course this helps other road users to easily identify it as a Bentley whilst driving at night too. Each of their models utilise slight variations of the headlight design and Bentayga is no different.

Using a similar structure to the Continental and Mulsanne, Bentayga’s headlights feature the larger of the two on the inside with the smaller to the exterior supporting a body-coloured centre creating a unique style against the rest.

As expected, Bentayga features strong lines from the front end, over the bonnet and along the body supported by further structural

detail running from the ‘B’ vent sitting atop the front wheel arch.

All of which draws the eye rearwards to the exaggerated rear arch that more than hints at the cars potent potential. However this is juxtaposed by a sweeping roof line that continues down the back of the car delivering a softer appeal. They have somehow managed to amalgamate strong lines with subtle, unaggressive curves which have created a vehicle that - despite enormous - appears deceptively sleek.

On entering the car through one of its substantial doors, it does not disappoint. Welcomed by a distinct waft of fine, luxurious leather, your eye is immediately taken by the stunning dash. Adorned in your personal selection of wooden inlay and choice of leather, the interface is somewhat of a joy to behold.

It wouldn’t be right if the most luxurious SUV of all time wasn’t given the Mulliner treatment, so a bespoke mechanical

Mulliner Tourbillon by Breitling clock can also be specified. The most complex of watch mechanisms, the Mulliner Tourbillon is automatically wound periodically by a dedicated high-precision winding mechanism within the car. This masterpiece is machined in solid gold (customers can select from either rose or white gold), with a choice of either a mother-of-pearl or black ebony face and decorated with eight diamond indexes.

Regardless of the key material selection, the integration of its all-new 8” touchscreen and user controls is simply sublime. And the features continue for the driver too, with a sleek start/stop button sitting in the centre console within the drive selection knob.

This features drive dynamics mode and optional responsive offroad setting. Up to eight modes are available, allowing drivers, at the simple turn of a dial, to select the perfect dynamic set-up for any surface or road condition whether you are in a desert or up a

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snowy mountain, or possibly just stuck in central London traffic.

This versatility is complemented by self-levelling air suspension, Bentley dynamic ride - electrically activated 48V active roll control, the world’s first electric active roll control technology that utilises an unrivalled 48V system. Inherent in larger vehicles with a higher centre of gravity, this system instantly counteracts lateral rolling forces when cornering and ensures maximum tyre contact to deliver class-leading cabin stability, ride comfort and unfathomably exceptional handling - and electric power-assisted steering (EPAS).

The responsive off-road setting allows the user to select the appropriate vehicle settings for a wide range of off-road surfaces, while the driver information panel displays information on pitch, roll, wheel articulation, steering angle, compass bearing and altitude.

Bentley have integrated all of the latest technologies one would expect to find in a car of this calibre including adaptive cruise control, park assist, electronic night vision using infra-red technology and a whopping 18 speaker sound system boasting 1,950 watts of premium sound. In addition, passengers receive entertainment from the new Bentley Entertainment Tablet, a removable 10.2” Android device with 4G, wifi and Bluetooth.

Passenger comfort is and always has been paramount to Bentley’s success and Bentayga delivers it in abundance. Plush leather covers every perceivable inch of the interior which is spacious to say the least. Furthermore, the four-seat configuration - if chosen - takes the statement of design, comfort and luxury to new heights. The two individual rear seats adjust in 18 different ways and include massage and ventilation functions as well as footrests. So you can be sure that your passengers will be more than happy however long they are ‘stuck’ in the back for. The veneered rear console hides additional functionality such as cup holders, generous storage areas and USB charging sockets to complete the modern yet traditionally sophisticated interior.

Bentley offer a number of optional extras for the vast boot space including champagne cooler and crystal glass storage as well as the ultimate piece of kit for the angler in you (more on the next page) if you were in need of any further reason to want one. The key is that everything is specifically designed and made for your car, so it all looks absolutely perfect and works seamlessly.

All of those extras and wooden inserts do add a lot of weight.

Fortunately, the engine development team at Bentley have been on hand to help with the very latest technology. An all-new 6.0-litre twin turbocharged W12 TSI engine has been designed and built to site perfectly under Bentayga’s expansive bonnet. Staking its claim

on the title of most technologically advanced 12-cylinder engine in the world, it is a truly remarkable unit. Despite carrying over three tonnes of car, this engine manages to take the Bentayga from zero to sixty miles per hour in just four seconds and continue on to 187mph. This is thanks to the mind blowing power and torque figures of 608PS and 900Nm respectively being delivered through all four wheels.

It’s not just the power that is impressive though, the new W12 uses both direct and indirect fuel injection. Switching seamlessly between the two technologies, the combination maximises refinement, delivers low particulate emissions and maximises that power and torque delivery.

An efficiency figure of 296 g/km CO2 is impressive on a car of this size with such a substantial engine, but it is made possible in part thanks to Bentley’s variable displacement system, which shuts down half of the engine under defined conditions. Previously seen on their V8 engines, intake and exhaust valves, fuel injection and ignition are all shut down on defined cylinders in the W12, with the engine running as a six-cylinder for improved efficiency.

This is the epitome of luxury off-road driving and will remain as such for some time. It is quite honestly a thing of beauty. Unlike any other SUV on the road both in respect of its sheer quality and in its driving ability. You could drive a W12 Flying Spur and then one of these and not be able to tell the difference in the performance both in a straight line and around corners. What the team at Bentley have managed to achieve is spectacular.

Bentley Bentayga Engine 6 . 0 -Litre Twin-Turbo W12 TSI Transmission ZF 8-Speed Automatic Power (PS) 608 Torque (Nm) 900 Acceleration 0-62mph (sec) 4.1 Maximum Speed (mph) 187 Fuel Consumption Combined (mpg) 21.6 Carbon Dioxide Emissions (g/km) 296 On the Road Price £160,200 As Driven £189,675

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The Ultimate Angling Accessory The Bentayga Fly Fishing by Mulliner is the latest addition to the all-new, all-wheel-drive Bentley and brings with it the ultimate in angling accessories.

Hand-crafted by Bentley’s bespoke coachbuilding division, the Bentayga Fly Fishing by Mulliner is an exquisite installation which houses all the equipment required for a successful day on the river.

Four rods are stored in special tubes trimmed in Saddle leather with Linen cross-stitching and located on the underside of the parcel shelf. A pair of landing nets in matching leather bags are stored in a bespoke, carpet-trimmed hard pocket built into the side of the boot. At the heart of the Bentayga Fly Fishing by Mulliner are three individual, Saddle-leather-trimmed units: a master tackle station; a refreshment case; and waterproof wader-stowage trunk.

The master tackle station and refreshment case sit on a sliding tray that allows for easy access. Inside the master tackle unit is a special Burr Walnut veneered drawer containing a fly-tying vice and tools, as well as a selection of cotton, hooks and feathers.

Beneath this are four machined-from-solid aluminium reel cases trimmed in Saddle leather with a Linen cross-stitching. The interior of the refreshment case is trimmed in Linen leather, and contains up to three metal flasks and a set of Mulliner fine-china tableware, as well as a separate food storage compartment. With a quilted leather finish on top, it can also be removed entirely and used as additional seating.

Waders and boots are conveniently stowed in a hand-crafted and Saddle-leather-wrapped wood trunk, lined with hard-wearing neoprene material to keep the items in a waterproof environment after use.

Of course, all three units can be removed from the Bentayga’s boot whenever maximum luggage space is required.

Waterproof boot-floor and rear-sill-protection covers are discreetly integrated into the rear of the Bentayga Fly Fishing by Mulliner, as is an electronic dehumidifier unit to ensure the area remains fresh and dry.

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Sleek Simplicity 1960 MG MGA 1600 The MGA design dates back to 1951, when MG designer Syd Enever created a streamlined body for George Philips’ TD Le Mans car. A prototype was built and shown to the BMC chairman Leonard Lord.

He turned down the idea of producing the new car as he had just signed a deal with Donald Healey to produce Austin-Healey cars two weeks before. Falling sales of the traditional MG models caused a change of heart, and the car, was brought back. It was a body-on-frame design and originally used the 1489cc straight-4 “B series” engine from the MG Magnette saloon.

In May 1959 the MGA received an updated engine. At 1588cc it produced 81PS and would hit 60mph in 13.3 seconds. It also received disc brakes in the front with drums remaining at the rear. The MGA convertible had no exterior door handles delivering an even sleeker line along the body. This excellent dry US, LHD example from 1960 is fi nished in white coachwork with stunning contrast red interior. It has had a recent engine rebuild and drives beautifully. The car also comes with RHD steering rack and dash for conversion.

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your Bespoke Kitchen Anything bespoke tends to come at a price, but now there is a new service from Wren Kitchens that will deliver a bespoke kitchen for a fraction of the cost you would expect. The perfect solution whatever your budget to create your ideal space.

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Wren Kitchens - from here to Infinity A unique, bespoke kitchen made just for your home was a dream that only a select few could ever realise because of the high price tag. But not anymore as the largest kitchen manufacturer and retailer in the UK, Wren Kitchens, is going to make that dream come true for thousands of homeowners with the launch of its Infinity Collection this autumn.

With 50 colours, 20 frontal styles, 1,650 unit sizes, 700 feature units, worktops, profiles, finishes and amazing details, Infinity and Infinity Plus offer the possibility of millions of combinations.

An infinity of choice that lets you create a bespoke kitchen for a fraction of the price.

All of Wren’s kitchens are manufactured by Wren in the UK at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, ensuring that quality, design, sustainable manufacturing and British values are at the heart of everything it does. And, because Wren owns its entire supply chain manufacturing in the UK, selling in its own showrooms and delivering in its own fleet - costs can be kept low for customers.

The launch of the Infinity Collection this autumn is a real game changer for the industry - and for homeowners. Wren spent a further £50 million in manufacturing facilities alone to develop the Infinity range, creating a third factory taking its manufacturing

footprint to over 1.5 million square feet, and 25,000 hours in research and development.

Mark Pullan, Wren’s Managing Director, explains: “The company has experienced unprecedented sales growth in 2016 and over the next few years we will be looking to almost triple the number of retail showrooms in the UK from 55 to 150. The word is spreading about our great quality, excellent service, and above all, our beautiful kitchens. We are so excited to introduce the Infinity Collection and give our customers the most comprehensive collection in the UK to choose from.”

The Infinity Collection offers homeowners a bespoke, luxury kitchen at a price that everyone can afford. Wren’s popular ranges, including favourites like the Shaker and Handleless styles, have been expanded to include new unit sizes, colours, finishes, feature units and custom-made worktops from stunning stealth islands to pull out larder units, pet beds and dressers. One stunning new design, the sleek modern Infinity Milano, is normally only found in high-end design studios - but Wren makes it available at an entry price of a little over £1,000 for 8 units.

A bespoke kitchen for everyone, whatever the budget. To see the full collection, visit wrenkitchens.com or visit your local showroom.

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Antill Road, Bow, E3 £1,125 per week*

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An exceptional three bedroom converted house in Bow is available to rent. This former pub is now the setting for a truly unique and stunning residence.

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Pierpoint Building, Docklands, E14 Guide price £735,000*

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A well presented two bedroom riverside apartment on the seventh floor offering impressive views of the River Thames, City and Canary Wharf skyline.

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CBRE Unveils Landmark New Anderson Development Carpenters Wharf, Fish Island, Hackney Wick An exciting new residential development on Fish Island, Hackney Wick, is set to be launched by the developer Anderson with CBRE appointed as selling agent.

Located on one of London’s most vibrant and artistic communities, Carpenters Wharf is set to be an iconic new development for the area. The distinctive collection of apartments designed by Studio Egret West, will blend sophisticated interiors and high specification materials with bold, industrial architecture that is in keeping with the unique aesthetic of Fish Island’s factories and warehouses.

The scheme comprises a selection of one, two and three bedroom beautifully crafted apartments, built on the former site of renowned furniture and shoe makers, the canal-side building has become a well-known landmark in an area that is rich in industrial history and heritage. Located on the Northern tip of Fish Island, Carpenters Wharf is ideally positioned to benefit from a vast range of amenities; from the creative and cultural hub of Hackney Wick, to the sport and leisure facilities at the Olympic Park and the retail and technological epicenter of Stratford.

The waterside development comprises 35 private units; each designed and fitted with the very finest materials, including quartz stone worktops, and oak flooring. Arranged around a central atrium, every apartment benefits from large, floor to ceiling windows that flood the thoughtfully designed living space with natural light. High specification fixtures include Smeg integrated kitchen appliances, chrome LED lighting and underfloor heating throughout. Stylish, contemporary interiors, inspired by the historic legacy of the site, are integrated with the latest technologies, creating a home that is true to the area’s craft traditions yet perfect for modern day living and entertaining.

Externally, Carpenters Wharf has distinctive, exposed wooden frame features, darkened timber cladding, traditional brickwork and a pitched roof, echoing the character of the canal-side

warehouses that make up the Fish Island heritage.

Residents can benefit from a communal rooftop garden, offering amazing views towards the canal and Queen Elizabeth Park, as well as lift access to all floors, comprehensive security systems throughout and exclusive car club membership. Meanwhile, the ground floor hosts an exhibition space and a waterside café serving fresh produce, helping to establish Carpenters Wharf as an important, central site for the Fish Island community.

Carpenters Wharf is ideally positioned in the center of various transport hubs, providing access to central London and beyond via London Overground access at Hackney Wick, whilst comprehensive underground, overground, national and international rail links can be found in nearby Stratford. Residents will also be able to benefit from access to Crossrail from 2018 at Stratford station.

Joe Selby, Senior Director at CBRE, comments: “Situated in one of the most dynamic and exciting areas in East London, Carpenters Wharf is a truly unique offering that is fully in keeping with the rich cultural heritage of Fish Island. The scheme occupies a prime canal-side position in a key growth area that is continuing to undergo significant transformation.

“The development provides access to an abundance of amenities, retail facilities and transport links and will appeal to investors and owner occupiers alike.”

Craig Rought, Development Director at Anderson, comments: “We are excited to be working in Fish Island and constructing a building of exceptional design and craftsmanship. Construction work is progressing well, and we are on target to welcome the first residents in 2017” Carpenters Wharf is a new development from Anderson, one of the largest independent construction and development companies in the south-east of England. The scheme will be launched by CBRE in October 2016, with prices starting from £415,000 for a one bedroom apartment.

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Alaska Apartments, E16 £1,450 Per Calendar Month

Warehouse W, E16 £1,950 Per Calendar Month

This lovely one bedroom apartment is well presented and offers spacious accommodation, a balcony and marina & river views.

Situated on the sixth floor of a contemporary purpose-built block, the property comprises bright front-aspect reception with access to balcony, open-plan kitchen with integrated appliances, substantial bedroom with fitted storage and main bathroom.

This impressive two bedroom, two bathroom apartment is ideally located in a sought-after converted warehouse and offers stylish living space with original features and a modern finish. Set on the second floor, the property comprises spacious reception room with double height ceiling and a stunning juliet balcony.

Omega Works, E3 £525,000 Leasehold

Eddington Court, E16 £679,950 Leasehold

This spacious & beautiful first floor apartment is located within a stunning gated development in the canal side development, Omega Works.

Prominent features include a fitted & integrated kitchen, an open-plan lounge with access to a private balcony, double bedrooms, en-suite & additional master bathroom. Set within a gated development and overlooking the Hertford Union Canal.

This luxurious and modern three bedroom, two bathroom top floor apartment is set within a new development, Hallsville Quarter.

Located on the 8th floor and measuring approximately 1,026 sq. ft. the apartment boasts a bright and airy reception room with a modern fully fitted open-plan kitchen, from which you have access to a sizeable balcony running the entire length of the apartment.

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Arora Tower, SE10 £1,350 Per Calendar Month

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This spectacular studio apartment is located on the 6th floor of Greenwich’s most wanted new development Arora Tower, SE10.

Boasting 407 sq. ft. internally, located next to London’s famous O2 Arena, this property boasts large windows making the living space very bright, looking across the O2 Arena. This studio is well laid out & has a chic bathroom with underfloor heating.

This wonderful one bedroom apartment is located on the 1st floor of Drew House, forming part of the stunning waterside development; Paynes & Borthwick. The apartment consists of a large open plan living room and fully fitted high gloss kitchen, good size private balcony with partial river views, large master bedroom with built in storage space, modern bathroom and ample storage.

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This stunning one bedroom, one bathroom 558 sq. ft. apartment is located on the seventh floor of Greenwich’s most desired new build development Arora Tower, SE10. Apartment features include an open-plan lounge leading onto a fully fitted & integrated kitchen which includes stone worktops and a fitted wine cooler, spacious bedroom with a chic, fully tiled and luxurious bathroom.

This beautiful first floor apartment is situated just by the Clock Tower which is positioned above the security entrance to the central courtyard of `The Armouries’, part of the original Grade II listed Royal Carriage Works buildings. Accommodation comprises: three luxury double bedrooms, family bathroom with a separate WC, well-proportioned lounge & modern fitted kitchen with built in appliances.

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Towerside, Wapping E1W

Burr Close, West Wapping E1W

ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this modern built 3rd floor studio apartment within this riverside development. The apartment benefits from open plan lounge and bedroom area, fitted kitchen and 3 piece bathroom suite. Laminate wood floors.

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ea2 are pleased to offer for sale this 1980’s built 2 double bedroom 2nd and 3rd floor duplex apartment. The apartment benefits from kitchen diner, reception leading to patio garden. Bathroom with separate Wc. Parking space. Located close to Tower Hill Stations and St Katharine’s Dock.

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Port East, E14

Fourth Floor Comprises a hallway with door to fourth floor, exposed beams and wood flooring. Large 587 sq. ft. master bedroom with exposed brickwork and beams, fitted carpet, walk-in-wardrobe and en suite with bath featuring shower attachment and separate shower, exposed beams and tiled floor.

The second bedroom features fitted carpet, rearaspect windows, fitted wardrobes and en suite with bath and integrated shower, halogen spotlights and tiled floor. Bedroom three has built-in storage and desk, exposed brickwork and beams, ceiling lighting and wood flooring. Separate shower room with WC, heated towel rail, halogen spotlights and tiled floor.

Fifth Floor Large open-plan kitchen, reception and dining room with skylight window, rear-aspect double glazed windows, exposed brickwork and beams, ceiling lighting and wood flooring throughout. The kitchen is complete with integrated appliances and metal work surface.

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Freehold Fourth & fifth floor entrance Two secure garage parking spaces Potential to split into two separate units • Rental yield £67,000-£78,000 per annum • 2 minutes from Cross Rail station opening in West India Quay 2018 • Close to West India Quay, Canary Wharf and Westferry DLR stations

Guide Price OIEO £1,500,000 Freehold Contact: 01234 926322

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

Front and rear gardens were created around a new build property to reflect its traditional fa ade. A low maintenance scheme incorporating Box hedges and structural planting surrounds the house and provides all season interest. A large clipped bonsai in the rear garden adds impact and drama while seasonal colour is provided by Hydrangea, Cornus kousa, Amelanchier, Allium and perennials (Penstemmon, Lobeila, Digitalis mertonensis, Sedum and Anemone x hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’) all of which create a pretty and airy planting palette to contrast the clipped hedges.

Sandstone terraces in the rear garden were created for dining and relaxing and a covered seating area combined with a bespoke shed at the rear of the garden provides peaceful shelter from the summer sun as well as storage for all furniture and cushions.

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FINANCE WITH MATT GOLD

Donald could give us the next buying opportunity Our financial insider reviews the global mar ets It was a busy week on 19th to 23rd September with both US and Japan central bankers expressing their latest monetary policy.

US Central Bank did not increase interest rate in September FOMC meeting and the market now expects a December rate hike. Japanese Central Bank made it clear about its determination to maintain their zero interest rate policy. It sent Nikkei 225 from 16,492 on 20th September to 16,809 on 21st September, 1.9% higher, and Japanese Yen actually strengthened from 101.85 to 100.39. Financial Institutes are getting used to negative interest rates in Euro, so zero interest rate is not that scary. Global stock markets have put on a great run since Brexit and further upside from here could trigger profit taking. Many speculators are probably looking for opportunities to o oad and the market friendly outcome from Japan and US central bankers meetings helped. European stock markets had a good run from no monetary tightening and FTSE 100 and Eurostoxx 50 were up 3.0% and 3.3% from close on 16th September to 23rd September. US market was actually lagging with 1.1% movement in S&P and 1.2% in Nasdaq in the same period.

HSBC has put on a good run since Brexit and its share price went up from GBp 454.45 (23rd June) to 574.48 (23rd September), up 26%. HSBC shares buyback, downsizing and de-globalization helped. In the same period, Barclays, Lloyds, RBS, Deutsche Bank, Santander share prices moved -7.8%, -21.2%, -27.1%, -28.0% and -4.8% respectively. Comparing these European giants to their US competitors, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Citibank and Wells Fargo share price movement were 8.6%, 5.8%, 6.4% and -3.8%.

Banking stocks in general are not expensive in terms of valuation but the future is still dark. The regulatory risk and cost could be brutal.

Apple share price had some luck with a better than expected iPhone 7 launch and Samsung’s nightmare with the Note 7 battery. The Samsung Note 7 disaster could mean a shift from high end Android users to Apple. As a tech stock, Apple is trading at relatively reasonable valuation. Apple Pay could actually be a wild card and it has launched in China already. User comments have been positive. Apple share price was USD 112.71 as of 23rd September, beating April high at USD 112.1, still far away from USD 133 2015 high print.

Twitter announced it has put itself up for sale on 23rd September and its share price rallied 21.4%. Smart move. Better to let go while there are takers than hanging on like Yahoo. The social media space is hot but the investment in technology and competition for talents are stressful battles. Competing against Facebook and Google’s social media portfolio is more than a tall order. Twitter itself is probably at a cross road, to acquire or to be acquired. Already, market mentioned Salesforce.com, Verizon, Microsoft and Google have shown interest in buying Twitter and Verizon has just bought Yahoo. Google could turbo charge Twitter

with its Chrome, Gmail, Google map, YouTube, Google Play, Google search and Android all with over 1 billion users.

With rate hike concern out of the way until December, the spotlight moves to Donald Trump versus Hillary Clinton. It looks like it is going to be a real tight race between them. Maybe as tight as George W Bush and Al Gore. If Donald Trump leads the poll, the market may panic and post a significant correction. This could be a good chance to buy. Looking at the market since the Global Financial Crisis in 2008, buy on big dip has been a good trade. The US and European stock markets are at high level as global companies are still growing. The tech stocks like Amazon and ARM, the retailers like Zara and H&M, the pharmaceutical companies have made up ground for the financial and resources sectors. The central bankers are printing money to make up for the deleveraging in the financial sector. Someone must be benefited from the low interest rates. Picking the right sector, right stock and right timing need a lot of luck. Index Funds especially Exchange Traded Funds on FTSE100, Eurostoxx 50, S&P 500, Nasdaq are convenient instruments to capture market movement. Another asset that everyone is familiar with is property. Property prices in London, Paris, Zurich, New York, San Francisco, Hong Kong and Shanghai have certainly reflected that there is plenty of money chasing hard assets. The Central Bankers have been using money supply as a universal solution to deflation and recession. Negative to zero interest rate, quantitative easing, drop money from helicopter, all with the purpose to get money moving. Whether the next US president is Donald or Hillary, the tricks are the same.

Obama launched Obama care, Donald may favor the construction sector as he builds a wall between US and Mexico. Hillary may benefit the IT and security sector as she needs a more powerful email system with better encryption. The reality is that US is run by a complex system consisting of different political parties, the parliament, the government, layers and layers of organization and bureaucracy. If Donald wins, US politics will surely become more entertaining and lead to more coverage in social media. The world will go on and the money printing machines are likely to continue.

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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Moving Stories with Jonathan Hewlett, Head of Savills London Moving home can inspire a tornado of diff erent emotions from excitement and adventure to, sometimes, the feeling of leaving a dear friend. In the 31 years that I’ve been helping people buy and sell, I’ve seen many feel a lack of control in something which has such a strong impact on your life. Others feel comfortable moving regularly, stepping into each chapter with an eager spring in their step.

With this in mind, we have recently launched a new series of blogs, Moving Stories, on our website, inspired by our new advertising campaign. Written by Savills employees, clients, friends and family, these Moving Stories have been exploring the complex relationship between homes and their home-owners, with personal refl ections on moving out, moving in and moving on.

Each week, the pre-eminent psychologist, Professor Sir Cary Cooper, CBE, also writes on a range of topics, from why we feel such a strong emotional pull to our childhood homes to exactly what it is that transforms a house to a home. He shares his thoughts, below, on how to deal with the stress of moving: As Churchill once wrote: ‘to improve is to change, to be perfect is to change often’.

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Change can be helpful, allowing us to grow as individuals and families. But it may also be shrouded in uncertainty, and fear of the unknown can be very stressful. That’s why moving is right up there on the stress scale with life-changing events such as death and divorce. What’s more, if the move is triggered by any of those other life-changing events then anxiety levels rise even higher.

Naturally, the thought of leaving friends, schools, neighbours and familiar surroundings in favour of starting again in a less certain neighbourhood and environment is worrying. Will the schools be any good? Will you get on with the people next door? How easy will it be to commute?

In addition, the moving process itself can be testing, working with building societies and solicitors to exchange contracts, organising removal fi rms, packing up the house, and the many other sundry tasks that have to be done, and at a time when you are trying to work, take the kids to and from school and get on with your everyday life. But there are things you can do to mitigate some of these stresses and strains of moving. It’s all about taking control.

Buying and selling involves multiple parties – agents, solicitors,

COLUMN surveyors, buyers, vendors – and the feeling of being out of control is one of the main causes of stress. It’s crucial therefore to be proactive.

Don’t wait for your agent or solicitor to call you; call them and do it at the beginning of the day so action can be taken immediately (dealing with problems later in the day, when everyone is tired and looking forward to going home, is never a good idea).

Give them a time-scale for responding to your query (‘So I can expect you to get back to me within 48 hours’) and hold them to it.

Never issue threats, but if a sale is proving particularly slow, don’t be afraid of reminding interested parties that you do have other options.

If missing the beginning of the new school term is a deal-breaker, for example, say so. You need to feel that it’s you who is in charge here.

Meticulous planning and research is another good way of gaining control. When you decide to buy a new house, make sure you frequently visit the neighbourhood you are considering moving to, checking out the shops, schools, transport, and so on.

You might want to meet your prospective neighbours on some pretence or another, such as fi nding out about schools or buses or some other local issue. They’ll also give you a sense of who else lives in the road and whether it’s the right place for you and your family.

Finally, far in advance of moving day, get all your removal tasks sorted. Don’t feel you have to go it alone: ask family and friends for help with child support or other tasks so you can focus on the move

without too many immediate distractions. Just as meditation probably won’t help you with the stress of moving, so a laissez-faire attitude doesn’t work when trying to deal with ‘removal upheaval’— again, it’s all about control.

Savills invite you to submit your own Moving Stories and will donate £50 to Dreams Come True for every one published on Savills UK Blog. We’ll also make a donation for every story submitted for consideration. savills.co.uk/blog

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