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New Launches for ESPA & Christophe Robin

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We are super-excited about two new launches from Christophe Robin and ESPA. First up is Christophe Robin Healthy Glow Duo – RRP: £17.00

This contains minis of Cleansing purifying scrub with sea salt and Hydrating melting mask with aloe vera. The perfect ritual for a healthy scalp and deeply hydrated, shiny hair. A 2-step routine to gently detoxify the scalp and deeply hydrate and illuminate hair. This duo really works wonders. It smells great too. We cannot recommend it enough.

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Next up is ESPA Herbal Tea Infusion RRP: £15.00
Partnering with the mood-boosting benefits of the aromatherapy products in ESPA’s Signature Blends collection, these handcrafted wellbeing teas with their delicious flavours and beautiful aromatics are companions for modern living. With a choice of 6 blends in total, each infusion expertly blended to create moments throughout your day to pause, reflect, connect and inspire, from when you wake in the morning until you’re ready to turn out the lights at night.

Everything about this herbal tea infusion is perfect: the caddy is stylish and elegant. The tea is delicious and relaxing.  It brings instant joy every single time you use it. Love.

 

Tanqueray No Ten Launches Citrus Garden Pop Up at Vista’s Rooftop Bar

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Event:
Tanqueray No. TEN launches Citrus Garden Pop Up at Vista rooftop bar

Date:
16th July throughout the summer

Time:
12pm to Midnight
Where:
Vista (rooftop bar at The Trafalgar)
Price:
Free
Website:
http://www.thetrafalgar.com/vista-homepage

 

Launched yesterday, Tanqueray No. TEN has transformed the rooftop back bar at Vista (The Trafalgar) into an exquisite Citrus Garden, creating an oasis of tranquillity among the chaos of the capital.

The Vista bar and its iconic British skyline acts as the perfect setting for this exclusive Citrus Garden. On entering, a citrus archway adorns the secret entrance and through an assortment of botanical grapefruit, lemon and orange trees, the Tanqueray No. TEN garden awaits.

The Pop Up is in celebration of the new bottle design and has taken inspiration from the whole handpicked citrus fruits and botanicals of Tanqueray No. TEN. Intimate cocktail masterclass sessions hosted by Tanqueray brand ambassador, Tim Homewood, will be held in the Citrus Garden every Wednesday evening inviting guests to delve into the rich history of gin, learn about the distinct flavours of Tanqueray No. TEN and the art to creating gin-infused cocktails.

Guests will be greeted and welcomed with one of the ‘Perfect TEN’ cocktails whilst enjoying the Citrus Garden. The masterclass will begin with learning about the history of the British spirit alongside a gin tasting, allowing guests to explore the fascinating array of botanical notes iconic to Tanqueray No. TEN. After this, Tim will demonstrate how to create one of the ‘Perfect TEN’ serves before guiding the class to recreate and enjoy one of their very own TEN bespoke gin-infused cocktails. Guests will be invited to stay and relax on the boutique rooftop to experience the new ‘Perfect TEN’ menu.

Masterclasses cost £15 per person inclusive of 2x ‘Perfect TEN’ cocktails. For more information visit www.thetrafalgar.com/vista-homepage

 

Tanqueray No. TEN – Perfect TEN cocktails

In celebration of Tanqueray No. TEN and the new bottle launch, World Class finalists have created the following TEN serves all available at Vista and select bars.

 
1. Nathan O’Neill’s Through the Looking Glass available at Milk & Honey and Dandelyan

2. Nathan O’Neill’s Tiny TEN Collins available at Milk & Honey and Dandelyan

3. Ladislav Piljar’s Finest TEN made upon request at Bam Bou

4. Gareth Evans L’Amuse Goose available at City Social

5. Gareth Evans Madam Camomile available at City Social

6. Tim Homewood’s Perfect T10 Martini available at Aqua Shard, Blind Pig, American Bar, Bar American, Callooh Callay, POLO, The Connaught, Balthazar

7. Monica Berg’s TEN Pollen available at Pollen Street Social

8. Tim Homewood’s Tiny TEN Martini available at Vista only

9. Tim Homewood’s What a lovely Waugh available at Vista only

10. Tim Homewood’s Old Tom Fizz available at Vista only

 

 

Look Good Feel Better ‘On the Move!’ Launches To Support Women & Teenagers Living With Cancer

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As part of their 20th Anniversary celebrations, national charity, Look Good Feel Better has launched Look Good Feel Better – ‘On the Move!’ a mobile information service that will visit more than 20 UK cities throughout the summer, supporting those affected by cancer.

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The eye-catching Airstream caravan will provide information and support to those living with cancer as well as advice for their friends and family. At each location there will be volunteers on hand to talk about how the charity supports women going through cancer treatment, they’ll also offer skincare and make-up advice and tips and have lots of information on how you can get involved with the charity, either through fundraising or volunteering. There are medical experts that suggest cancer patients to take delta 8 gummies to help with the symptoms.

The new mobile service, which has been funded entirely through support from City-based ICAP’s successful 2013 Charity Day, will help LGFB to reach over 19,000 women and teenagers in their 20th Anniversary year. Gaby Roslin and Tina Hobley who both supported the charity at the ICAP event, attended the official launch at Westfield last week alongside the LGFB head office team, patient beneficiaries and volunteers.

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From L-R: Sarahjane Robertson, LGFB Executive Director; Nikki Studt, Global Charity Director, icap; Gaby Roslin, TV Presenter; Susan Taylor, LGFB Chairman

During the tour they will be asking people to donate lipstick kisses with the aim of collecting 20,000 for their 20th Anniversary. They’ll also be encouraging you to share your experience across social media using #KISS20

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LGFB – ‘On the Move!’ will also visit Manchester (13th June), Liverpool (14th June), Nottingham (19th June), Stoke-on-Trent (20th June), Southampton (26th June), Brighton (28th June), Edinburgh (4th July), Glasgow (5th July), Swansea (11th July), Plymouth (12thJuly), Leeds (18th July), Newcastle (20th July), Birmingham (25th July), Bath (26th July), Sheffield (2nd August), Peterborough (6th August) and Cardiff (10th August).

 Look Good Feel Better was set up in the UK 20 years ago and is the only charity specifically helping women combat the visible side effects of cancer treatment. Their free confidence-boosting skincare and make-up workshops are held in 75 locations across the UK and they have supported over 100,000 women to date.

For a full list of dates and locations please visit www.lgfb.co.uk

Ben Fogle Launches Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon Ballot

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The ballot for the world’s most beautiful city run, the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon, was opened today by Royal Parks Foundation trustee, Ben Fogle, in St. James’s Park. This year, the event takes on greater significance as government funding to maintain the parks has been cut by 25 per cent. Money raised from the event offers valuable resources to help the Royal Parks Foundations work and bridge the funding gap.

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20,000 runners will take to the streets of London on 12 October for the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon, which encompasses four of the Royal Parks: Hyde Park, St James’s Park, Kensington Gardens and Green Park. Since its inception in 2008, the annual event has raised over £18 million for more than 450 charities while also raising sustainable funds for the Royal Parks Foundation to support London’s eight Royal Parks of over 5,000 acres. According to Virgin Money Giving, the event raises more money per runner than any other UK half marathon.

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“The government now gives less than half the £35m it takes to care for the Parks each year, leaving many gaps to fill,” commented Royal Parks Foundation chief executive, Sara Lom. “The Parks do a good job at generating income through the cafés, boating and other concessions, as well as through major events such as Frieze Art Fair and the Hyde Park Summer concert series, but the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon is vital to our efforts to help protect rare wildlife, restore historic monuments and engage young people with the natural world.”

 

Over the years, The Royal Parks Foundation has funded a number of projects to help improve and conserve the Royal Parks such as creating the Isis Education Centre, a state-of-the-art environmental education centre in Hyde Park, plus restoring the 19th century Italian Gardens in Kensington Gardens as part of a project to restore water features across the Parks.

 

“There are a number of projects we are aiming to support as a charity over the next 12 to 18 months off the back of the support we get from the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon,” said Royal Parks Foundation trustee, Ben Fogle. “For example, after years of enthusiastic use many of the Royal Parks’ children’s playgrounds are in need of some TLC. We want to help create exciting, imaginative spaces for active play in our Royal Parks, so we will be working with the Royal Parks Management teams to design new play spaces at Gloucester Gate in Regent’s Park and South Carriage Drive in Hyde Park.”

 

The Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon ballot opens on Tuesday 25 February until Wednesday 4 March. Runners can enter the ballot by visiting www.royalparkshalf.com

 

The Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 12 October 2014, starting and finishing in Hyde Park.

 

 

Pitchup.com Launches Interactive Tour de France Map

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cyclingFollow the Tour de France route and stay in holiday parks and campsites along the way using Pitchup.com’s new interactive route planner
Outdoor accommodation specialist Pitchup.com is gearing up for this year’s Tour de France with a new interactive Tour route planner on its website. The planner details the 2,000-mile route the Tour de France will take, as well as a comprehensive list of bookable campsites, holiday parks and lodges for every stage of the race.

 

The route planner covers all 20 stages of the Tour, beginning with the Grand Départ in North Yorkshire, on Saturday July 5, right through to the finish at Périgueux, on Saturday, July 26.

 

The interactive planner is in the form of a map, with the Tour route stages clearly marked. Users can click the map anywhere along the route to find details of each stage, the dates they take place, the nearby towns and the route itself. Clicking on the map will also give details of up to 10 nearby holiday parks and campsites along the way, which can be booked on Pitchup.com.
Users simply need to click the name to go to its listing page, add in the dates they want to stay, pick their accommodation and book – all done!
The map also has a ‘Find out more’ section for a lowdown of other attractions in the vicinity.
Stage No 1: Leeds/Harrogate. Saturday July 5

Campsite directly on the route – £12 per person per night

 

Spen House is a family-run site in the village of Minskip, two miles from Boroughbridge, near Harrogate, North Yorkshire and is directly on the Tour de France route. Bookings are coming in quick, but there is still plenty of space on the farm’s second field, for caravans, motorhomes and tents not requiring electricity. The owners will charge batteries at no cost. Dogs are welcome and there’s an off-lead exercise area. There is a combined shower/toilet block with hairdryer and shaver sockets, ladies-only shower, separate washing-up area with hot water and a fridge/freezer for campers’ use.

Price: £72 per pitch for three nights (July 4-7), based on two adults, which works out at £12 per person per night.

 

Stage No 20: Périgueux. Saturday July 26

Holiday lodge with swimming pool and breakfast delivery – from £19 per person per night.

Camping L’Hermitage des 4 Saisons is set in four acres of countryside, surrounded by the forest and farmlands of Périgord Vert in the Dordogne, 13 miles from the Tour de France’s finish town, Périgueux. Accommodation is in two-bedroom holiday lodges, which sleep up to six. There’s a swimming pool, jacuzzi, pétanque court, table tennis, archery and pony rides on site. During high season the owners organise Perigoudin meals, barbecues and local produce tasting sessions. As an added bonus, breakfast is delivered to your door.

Price: Two weeks in a two-bedroom lodge for four people costs £1,069 (£133.75 per person per week/£19 per person per night).

 

The Terrace by Absolute Taste launches in Fenwick, Royal Tunbridge Wells

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Leading bespoke catering and events company Absolute Taste have launched The Terrace, a new restaurant located within the prestigious department store Fenwick, Royal Tunbridge Wells. Absolute Taste managing director Lyndy Redding and her team have worked closely with Fenwick to create a selection of menus showcasing beautiful and locally sourced produce offering breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea daily. Situated on the popular top floor, the stylish restaurant designed by Brinkworth has increased capacity to 220 covers and now offers outdoor seating on the terrace, hence the name. Whether taking in an early breakfast, in preparation for a busy days shopping or a long and lazy afternoon tea with friends, the venue offers fabulous food in a relaxed environment throughout the whole day.

 

Absolute Taste has created a contemporary British menu with a selection of hot and cold favourites. Breakfast is either a quick bite (homemade granola or an Absolute Taste homemade muffin), or, for a more substantial morning meal, indulge on delicious eggs Benedict.  Guests can enjoy main courses such as the signature Fenwick burger, served with Kent cheddar, smoked bacon, portabella mushroom, tomato chutney and hand cut chips or locally caught fish and hand cut chips with homemade mushy peas. A range of salads are available such as endive, bluebell cheese and Kent apple salad served with caramelised pecan nuts and French dressing, and “pizzettes” on offer include gorgonzola, fig and pear topped with rocket. A traditional roast is available every Sunday.

 

The perfect destination for families, The Terrace offers a “Little People’s Menu” with a selection of small versions of classic British favourites such as: miniature pork sausages and mash; and grilled chicken with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables. For pudding, children can be treated to the famous Absolute Taste brownie, served with Taywell’s honeycomb ice cream and honeycomb sauce.

 

Guests visiting for afternoon tea can choose from the counter display piled with delicious homemade cakes, pastries and cookies. A stylish bar serving a range of specially selected wines is the perfect spot for guests to unwind.

 

Absolute Taste is behind some of the most glamourous and high profile parties worldwide. Lyndy Redding and her team work tirelessly to achieve new culinary goals with their distinguished menus ensuring each event is as memorable as the last. Most notably, Absolute Taste catered for the 2012 London Games and The Winter Whites Gala 2013 for Centrepoint hosted by HRH Duke of Cambridge. They have also just been awarded the coveted Event Caterer of the Year at 2013 Catey Awards.

 

www.absolutetaste.com

Fenwick Tunbridge Wells, Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge wells, Kent TN1 2SR

Sir David Attenborough Launches Global Crowdfunding Campaign to Save Mountain Gorillas

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Frost favourite Sir David Attenborough will launch a global crowdfunding campaign this week to save mountain gorillas.

The Indiegogo crowdfund, launched to coincide with the first ever UK Crowdfunding Day, aims to raise £110,000 by December 11 to support Fauna & Flora International’s work with mountain gorillas.  This work fosters cooperation across national borders and empowers communities to monitor, protect and benefit from maintaining a healthy population of mountain gorillas.

Sir David, who first highlighted the plight of the mountain gorillas in 1978 in the BBC’s Life on Earth television series, said: “If we are to ensure the survival of mountain gorillas, it is vital that the global community supports our efforts.

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“By supporting this campaign and promoting it through your networks, you will not only be helping to secure a future for mountain gorillas, but also the tens of thousands of Rwandan, Ugandan and Congolese people who have come to depend upon them for their livelihoods and wellbeing.”

Founder of TheCrowdfundingCentre.com and organiser of the Deep Impact crowdfunding conference taking place on Friday, November 1, Barry James, said: “The UK is leading the world in using Crowdfunding for good as well as for business. We’re delighted to be working with Sir David and Fauna & Flora International to launch what we believe is the first truly global conservation crowdfunding project – which will undoubtedly be the first of many – as part of this first UK Crowdfunding Day.

“Crowdfunding is revolutionising how businesses are created – making them more people-centred –enabling and supporting the causes the crowd are passionate about. It’s rebooting funding as we know it.

“It’s reshaping the landscape for both for causes, charities and social enterprises and also for startups, entrepreneurs and medical research and has great potential for our communities, towns and cities across the UK. Crowdfunding has changed the financial landscape forever.”

 

Turkish Designer Bora Aksu Launches London Fashion Week

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Spring/Summer 2014

Celebrating 10 years at London Fashion Week this year has spurred Bora Aksu to look back to his Turkish homeland and its rich, colourful and diverse culture. His spring/summer 2014 collection has been inspired by his childhood memories of there, memories that have had such a big influence on him.

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Although Bora’s childhood memories of Turkey are still as magical today as when they were first played out, as Bora spent more and more time in London and travelled the world their uniqueness and richness has become more valuable to him. The long, hot summer days spent on the Aegean coast are the most prominent recollections that Bora draws on for this season’s inspiration. Long stretches of white sand, bobbing fishing boats, sun-faded houses with lush gardens and hidden village markets are the happy times that give his spring/summer collection a less melancholic feel than has been his signature to date.

Bora Aksu explains: “When I realised that this would be my tenth year at London Fashion Week, it struck me how long it has been since I left Turkey to come to study in the UK. It propelled me to reminisce and look back at my roots. I felt that I wanted to re-ignite the passion coming from the rich culture and traditional artistry of Turkey that had inspired me in the first place.”

Bora Aksu says of his new collection: ‘I’m delighted to have worked with the Turkish Ministry of Culture & Tourism as official sponsor for this London Fashion Week show. After 10 years showing in London it’s been great to go back to my roots and be inspired by the rich culture and traditional artistry of Turkey. I hope the show will inspire people to explore Turkey and discover the amazing gems it has to offer.’

The patterns and textures of the Iznik tiles that adorn the show invite have been re-created using traditional handwoven Turkish textiles incorporated into pencil skirts, dresses, cropped jackets and boleros.

Layering continues to be key, with geometric laces over silk tulles and chiffons or used as sheer panels against quilted cotton for added texture in skirts and dresses. Hand crochets produced in Izmir create accents across the collection.

Classic shapes have been contrasted with summer shorts and knitted tees while plastinated cottons update the traditional feel.

The colour palette for the collection began with the traditional ‘nazar boncuk’ or ‘evil eye bead’. Worn in Turkey to ward off evil, legend says that if one should break it is a sign that you have been saved from a great misfortune. Traditionally made from a disc of blue glass, it is this protective colour of the evil eye that dominates the collection. Off-whites also play a key role keeping the collection light before bold injections of bright yellows and fuchsia are introduced, reminding Bora of the long hot summers that he so enjoyed.

“This collection has been incredibly personal for me” Bora Aksu says “It’s been fantastic to have the support from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism and to take this first step in highlighting a land I am so passionate about and connected to. I hope the show will inspire people to explore the rich culture and traditional artistry that Turkey has to offer.”