Did you know? Nelson Mandela wrote part of his memoirs, The Long Walk to Freedom, at The Mandela House – soak up the history and his legacy while there
Until 10 Jan 2016
LEITHS’ 40TH BIRTHDAY BAKE-OFF
THE LAP OF LUXURY
[South Africa]
With the recent addition of The Nelson Mandela Centre for Reconciliation, fondly known as The Mandela House, The Saxon Collection now offers three extraordinary South African properties under one portfolio. The Mandela House was built especially for the former president as his personal retreat, used as a place he could rest and spend time with his family. Alongside the two other properties Zulu Camp, an idyllic bush retreat with just eight lodges, and Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, Johannesberg, The Saxon Collection offers a remarkably unique and luxurious holiday experience. saxoncollection.co.za
[London] It’s been 40 years since Prue Leith founded the now world-famous cookery school, Leiths School of Food and Wine, and it calls for a big celebration. To mark the event, Leiths are launching a bake-off competition. All you have to do is create the most beautiful baked cake and send the recipe and a photo of it to: bakeoff@leiths.com. Judges are John Whaite and Caroline Waldegrave. And you can enter as many times as you like. leiths.com/40
24-25 Oct
THE GREAT BIG TREE CLIMBING CO. [Nationwide] The Great Big Tree Climbing Co. brings an exciting, new mobile form of outdoor adventure activity to the UK. Created in 2008 at its home in south Wiltshire, The Great Big Tree Climbing Co. has grown to serve almost all regions of the UK, travelling to a number of National Trust sites (including several of the largest National Trust properties), county councils, country parks, luxury holiday providers and education providers. bigtreeclimbing.co.uk
Nov Nov-Feb Feb 2016
THE GORING WINTER TERRACE [London] This November, The Goring hotel’s popular Terrace will be transformed into a glamorous alpine Winter Terrace, inspired by vintage photos of the Goring family on the slopes of St Moritz. Adorned with cashmere rugs, twinkling lanterns and wooden sled tables, it’s a great place to get festive in a luxurious setting. thegoring.com
FEAST YOUR EYES [Conwy, Wales] A colourful celebration of creativity comes to the walled town and quayside of Conwy this October with the Gwledd Conwy Feast. Eat, drink and be merry during this celebration of not only food and drink, but also traditional craft, farming and building skills, arts, and music. And all amid the spectacular environment and character of this gorgeous medieval town, the culture and heritage of Wales. conwyfeast.com
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