W1 christmas

Edition 7 Issue 61

Discover your Perfect Party Style with

We Make London Christmas Pop Up Shopping Experience

The

Chimes Head down to The Chimes Shopping Centre in Uxbridge to get stylish

● La Senza

launches Shapewear

● The many faces

of Short Hair

● Raise a glass of

Courvoisier Punch to the New Year

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Celebrate in style Whatever the occasion

Beaufort House Chelsea are thrilled to welcome talented new chef Andrew Evans. ~ We have already had some fantastic reviews since his arrival, and we would love you to join us to sample his seasonal creations.

Gordon Ramsey, Marcus Wareing and Angela Hartnett are just some of the gastronomic luminaries that our new head chef, has worked with. Since arriving Andrew has been hard at work sourcing produce from artisan suppliers, with an emphasis on food that's seasonal and fresh. Andrew's delicious and very British new winter menu features such delights as roast 'Holcot Estate' partridge, braised ox shin with horseradish mash and mosaic of game terrine.

Weddings

Birthday Parties

Children’s Parties

Christmas Parties

Meetings

Beaufort House Chelsea 354 Kings Road LONDON SW3 5UZ 020 7352 2828 info@beauforthousechelsea.com beauforthousechelsea.com facebook.com/BeaufortHouseLondon

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Index

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13 Gifts for him

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Discover your Perfect Party Style with The Chimes

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Autumnal Block Brights

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Improved Audio, New Style by Bose

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Slide & Share on the Move La Senza launches Shapewear

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New iPad app from Bonusprint

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Star & Garter by Garrard

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Luxury comes in all sizes

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We Make London Christmas Pop Up Shopping Experience

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Emirates Palace appoints The Communication Group plc

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The Regent Offers a Regal Opportunity

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Chocolate Gingerbread, a winter warmer favourite

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Raise a glass of Courvoisier Punch to the New Year

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Publisher Jaz Walia Project Director Donna Aquino

donnaw1magazine@gmail.com

Editor Jason Goodritch Sub-editor Caroline Spencer

Terrific Turkey Tips

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Johnnie Walker Blue Label and Porsche Design Studio launch Luxury collection

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The many faces of Short Hair

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Revolutionary SURESMILE

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Silhouette’s iMirror App

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Expensive car cap removed

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DVD Contest

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Festive Fun with MacMillan Cancer Support

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Writer Arthur Brown Advertising manager Peter Wyatt Advertising executives Kerry Smith, Laura Wood & Jen MacKaye Graphic Designer Catalin Daniel Ciolca

Whilst every effort has been made to provide accurate information, the publishers do not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for loss or damage incurred. No responsibility can be taken for advertisements or editorials printed in this magazine; this include incorrect spelling of names in the celebrity news section or other parts of the magazine. No part of the contents of this publication may be reproduced electronically or in print, without the written prior permission of the publisher.

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Pigskin Travel Wallet

£155

NOBLE MACMILLAN 020 7581 4178 www.noblemacmillan.co om www.noblemacmillan.com

Corinthian Fluted Fountain Pen

£440 YARD-O-LED 0870 514 3702 www.yard-o-led.co.uk

8 Seater Barbecue Table

£3.100 COLE HENLEY 01256 896 560 www.colehenley.com

Pocket of Light Lamp Esprit Pocket Ballpen (Black)

£240

£477

JOHN CULLEN 020 7371 9000 www.johncullenlighting.co.uk

YARD-O-LED 0870 514 3702 www.yard-o-led.co.uk

Men’s Etobicoke

£135

Gifts

FINISTERRE 01872 554 481 www.finisterreuk.com

Merino Cable Beanie (Grey)

£35 FINISTERRE 01872 554 481 www.finisterreuk.com

Leather Pocket Journal (Mocha and Lemon)

£35 NOBLE MACMILLAN 020 7581 4178 www.noblemacmillan.com

Men’s Arcus Marsupial Hoody (Oatmeal)

£60 St Station Clock Clo

FINISTERRE 01872 554 481 www.finisterreuk.com

£9.99 £ STORE TWENTY ONE 0121 705 8286 www.storetwentyone.co.uk

iPhone Cases (Poppy and Mocha)

£29 Windsor Slipper (Navy)

£58 4

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CELTIC SHEEPSKIN 01637 871 605 www.celtic-sheepskin.co.uk

NOBLE MACMILLAN 020 7581 4178 www.noblemacmillan.com

C9 Jumping Hour

£1150

CHRISTOPHER WARD 0844 875 1515 www.christopherward.co.uk

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Men’s Bise (Blue)

£95 FINISTERRE 01872 554 481 www.finisterreuk.com

Aviator Hat

£72

CELTIC SHEEPSKIN 01637 871 605 www.celtic-sheepskin.co.uk

Merino Cable Scarf (Grey)

£60

Ginger Hunks

FINISTERRE 01872 554 481 www.finisterreuk.com

£12.50

PRESTAT 020 7494 3372 www.prestat.co.uk

Travel Backgammon

£115 NOBLE MACMILLAN 020 7581 4178 www.noblemacmillan.com k

C8 Pilot Mk II Vintage SVKT

iPad2 from

s for Him £229

£365

VODAFONE www.vodafone.co.uk

CHRISTOPHER WARD 0844 875 1515 www.christopherward.co.uk

Calfskin Travel Wallet (Mocha)

£160 NOBLE MACMILLAN 020 7581 4178 www.noblemacmillan.com

The Mint Box

£10.50

PRESTAT 020 7494 3372 www.prestat.co.uk

Samsung Galaxy SII free on contracts from

£40/month VODAFONE www.vodafone.co.uk

Me Strata Boxers Men’s (Black) (Bla

£20 £ FINI FINISTERRE 018 01872 554 481 ww www.finisterreuk.com

Keep Calm and Carry on Commuting Card Holder

£14

NOBLE MACMILLAN 020 7581 4178 www.noblemacmillan.com

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The Lighting Bible

£12.99

JOHN CULLEN 020 7371 9000 www.johncullenlighting.co.uk

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T shift dress from their A/W colThis lection is demure enough to wear le to the office party, but the sequins aadd a bit of extra sparkle. The fabric ddrapes beautifully, with the waist tie aaccentuating a tiny waist.

Acid brights are a key trend for the Autumn/ Winter season.

Dresses like this acid green Baltimore Feathered Collar Dress (£60) from River Island will make you stand out from the crowd.

Glitter peep toe heels are the ideal shoe to wear with a Christmas party outfit. These silver Miss KG Heels (£90) from Debenhams at The Chimes would look great with an LBD. If you’re looking to spend a bit less, Debenhams also has this great pair of gold glitter peep toe heels from Red Herring (Special Edition Tolly £32).

Discover your Perfect Party Style with The Chimes Wow your friends and colleagues in this classic pillar-box red asymmetric maxi dress. Team it with these 20s Statement Chandelier earrings (£15) from Accessorize at The Chimes to complete your glamorous look.

The real secret to feeling fabulous in the party season is gorgeous, well fitted underwear. The LBD campaign stylists can help you by recommending underwear to go beneath your chosen dress.

This floral underwear set is B by Ted Baker (bra £24.50 and briefs £12.50) available from House of Fraser.

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ith the party season nearly upon us the pressure is on to find the perfect outfit to wear for your Christmas do. With such a huge selection of dresses on the high street it’s hard to know which style, shape and colour is right for you. To help women on their search for the ideal party dress The Chimes Shopping Centre in Uxbridge has teamed up with Reveal Magazine to launch the Little Black Dress campaign. Held between Friday 7th and Sunday 9th October, the campaign brings expert stylists to The Chimes to help you discover which styles and shapes compliment YOU. Book an appointment now in our styling pod FREE OF CHARGE and you could also receive some fabulous complimentary accessories to match that dream outfit.

If this small selection has given you the shopping bug then head down to The Chimes Shopping Centre in Uxbridge for your FREE consultation with a stylist.

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Autumnal Block Brights W

ith 35 yea years of heritage, the Tula AW AW11 collection combines quality leather and exceptional fu funcionality and structure, ture, showing classic Britich crafts craftsmanship smanship at itss best. These key Autumnal A piecess showcase the

best of this seasons block bright colours, from mustard to berry tones.

Available in hundreds of stockists across the country: House of Fraser, John Lewis, Fenwicks, Debenhams, Bealse, Bentalls... Prices starting from ÂŁ90.

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Bose has introduced its next-generation of on-ear headphones: the OE2 and OE2i audio headphones. The OE2 and OE2i headphones deliver demonstrably better audio performance than their predecessors, and feature an updated look and design.

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he OE2i headphones come with an inline remote and microphone that lets owners interact with select Apple products, including the latest iPhone, iPod, iPad, MacBook, and MacBook Pro models. Users can easily control volume, tracks, voice applications, and switch between music and calls on an iPhone.

The OE2 and OE2i headphones also feature a new design that’s smaller and lighter, with a slimmer profile. The headphone’s ear cushions, made from memory foam, conform to the user and combine with a redesigned headband for a better, more comfortable fit. Owners can listen for hours - commuting, working or playing - without the irritating pressure points caused by some conventional headphones.

They are available from Bose for the recommended retail price of £129 and £159 respectively. Bose headphones are sold at select authorised Bose dealers, Bose retail stores, www.bose.co.uk. Follow Bose on facebook.com/bose

About Bose Bose Corporation was founded in 1964

by Dr. Amar G. Bose, professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Today, the company is primarily known for acoustics; however, its research has resulted in products for non-audio fields.

Improved Audio, New Style New Bose On-Ear Headphones

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Slide & Share on the Move ASUS launch Eee Pad Slider tablet with Slide-out keyboard

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SUS have announced ced the launch of the Eee Pad ad Slider, an innovative Google Android tablet which features a slide-out traditional QWERTY keyboard. d.

Building on the success of the Eee Pad Transformer, the Eee Pad Slider is fully featured to offer er users a fast, slick experience forr web, movies, sharing and work, k, with NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual core processor, cessor, Abobe Flash, 10 finger multi-touch -touch support and an array of utilities including ASUS Waveface and Polaris Office 3.

With a winning design at the International Design Excellent ellent Awards 2011, the stunning Eee Pad Slider comes in pearl white ite or metallic brown and is a must have ds to gadget for anyone who needs ined stay connected and entertained on the go without makingg a compromise between style and substance.

Priced from £429.99, the Eee Pad Slider will be available from PC World (www.pcworld.co.uk) and Currys (www.currys.co.uk) in-store and online from 24th October

Eee Pad Slider SL101 Key Features: ● Slide-out QWERTY keyboard ● 10 finger multi-touch support ● 10.1” IPS toughened scratch-resistant display with 178º viewing angle ● NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 dual core processor

● Google Android 3.1 operating system (3.2 upgradeable*) ● Adobe® Flash® enabled ● ASUS Waveface and 1 year free WebStorage

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Launches Shapewear This month sees the launch of La Senza Shapewear. These sexy new pieces are designed to enhance the silhouette, this range provides coverage, support and all-over body smoothing for a flawless figure.

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ll items utilise the latest powerful soft knitted fabric technology, and the double layer gives further control which boosts effectiveness. The folded edges and hidden stitching conceal VPL for essential invisible contouring.

The High-Waisted Knicker and High-Waisted Thong have a double band that pulls in the waist, giving invisible tummy control, creating clean lines and streamlining the stomach area, with the Knicker additionally lifting the bum area. For all over leg and thigh smoothing the Shaping Leggings trim target areas, and the Short Boxer sculpts and raises the bum while flattening the stomach, creating an enviable curvaceous appearance.

For maximum support, the Bodyshaper gives high coverage across the tummy, thigh and bum area, for a discreetly smooth and contoured 10

hourglass figure. The ‘Wear Your Own Bra’ Dress and Smoothing Dress are streamlining one pieces which provide full-body slimming and control panels, as well as supporting and boosting the bust area with a concealed bra. Adjustable straps and smooth cups make them perfect for added confidence under a sheer or fitted dress.

Each garment is available in nude and black, with the smoothing dresses available in nude and animal print. Using cutting edge technology and years of lingerie expertise, La Senza have created a range of soft, lightweight Shapewear solutions that provide unbeatable comfort and support.

Create curves with the new Shapewear collection, the perfect compliment to this season’s fashion!

Visit www.lasenza.co.uk for more details.

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The Cranley Hotel, South Kensington, London

The Cranley Hotel, 10 Bina Gardens, South Kensington London SW5 0LA Tel : +44(0) 207 373 0123 Fax: + 44(0) 207 373 9497 www.thecranley.com Email : djoson@thecranley.com or reservations@thecranley.com 5 minute walk from Gloucester Road Station and 7 minutes from South Kensington Station Please quote W1 Magazine when booking to get a discount.

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New iPad app from

Bonusprint have launched a fantastic new iPad application which allows you to create wonderful Photo Books directly from the photos on your iPad. The iPad application is free to download from the Apple iTunes store.

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ust as quickly as you are making those wonderful holiday memories or other great memories, Bonusprint can transform them into a beautiful book for you, your family and friends to treasure and enjoy for years to come.

The application is very easy to use and in mere minutes you can create and order your Photo Book .It could even be waiting for you when you come home from holiday!

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The result from the iPad application is a Bonusprint Photo Book, printed over 24 pages of luxury paper*, spiral bound, providing 1 clear, crisp image with colour quality on each page that brings out the warmth and vivacity of your photos.

Making the most of the effective technology Bonusprint and your iPad have made possible, the hassle-free application allows you

to use the Apple pinch-to-zoom feature on each photo.

So rather than simply storing those great holiday photos on your iPad, get creative using the best technology and the best printing service available with iPad and Bonusprint.

Our team always aim to deliver the best results, so sit back and relax whilst we bring your creativity to life within 7 working days.

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Star & Garter by Garrard

For winter 2011, Garrard presents the Star & Garter collection inspired by the broad and rich military heritage of this British jewellery house.

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adges and decorations that the brand has made over the centuries form a colourful ensemble of shapes and motifs on which to draw upon. This rich source of craftsmanship has inspired a unique and modern-day Garrard jewellery collection: Star & Garter.

Star & Garter is the most expansive collection Garrard has introduced since Stephen Webster joined the brand as Creative Director in 2008. With over 40 pieces: the collection encompasses a wide and varied array of designs that transcend history and time.

The signature design of the collection is the three star ring that spans across three fingers and features the three medal star motifs on which Star & Garter is based. Another feminine portrayal gs with of military grandeur: rings simple, elegant beads of pearl or pink quartz sit in a he pronounced setting and the nt, earrings to complement,

feature a delicate white gold chain that emulates the aiguillette, an ornamental braided cord, worn on military and academic robes.

The signature motif of the collection, the military star, made homage to by the Star and Garter cufflinks. The traditional star cufflinks in white gold are emblazoned with blue sapphires and white diamonds, reflecting the uniform style of military medals. A most noted piece is the 18ct white gold and white diamond cufflinks with a blue topaz at the centre: the topaz was carefully selected in an unusual deep sea blue, in a nod to the naval artillery.

This elegant and contemporary collection embodies an adoration of pride, honour and grandeur so closely associated with the military.

The various bodies, colours and

ranks of the armed forces allow for a unique and varied inspiration for the collection: expressing bold, statement pieces akin to military force and bravery, and feminine, elegant pieces emulating the beauty of the ribbons and embroidery used to denote honour to those awarded.

Medals, Insignia and Decorations Historically, one of the more complex duties of Garrard has been to provide regalia, insignia, medals and prestigious awards to the most honourable members of society.

Most notably, in 1867 Garrard supplied the Collar and Badge of the Most Noble Order of the Garter that was presented to Emperor AAlexander II of Russia by Queen Victoria and in 1911 the Garter insignia was made for HM Queen Mary, and in 11947 the made for bbejewelled bej ewelled Garter Star was m HM King George VI.

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Come for business and leisure at Kensingtonrooms Hotel Up to 20% discount on Best Available rate for all accommodation depending on availability*

Up to 40% on all formal and informal events depending on availability* *Prices on application.

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At the forefront of the contemporary wave in modern design and architecture, the Kensingtonrooms Centre has retained over the years its drive for the minimalistic style that sets it apart in Kensington and Chelsea.

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Royal Albert Hall

ocated within a short walk of Gloucester Road Tube Station, Kensington Rooms Hotel is a contemporary hotel and dynamic events venue all under one roof in the fashionable district of Kensington, London.

With its atmospheric interiors, attentive staff and state-of-theart facilities, everything is in place to meet your needs. Cuttingedge but comfortable, friendly but unfussy, Kensington Rooms Hotel is a dynamic fusion of beautiful original Victorian features with contemporary modern style and design. Relax in our hotel bar, enjoy a smooth cocktail whilst sinking into innovatively designed furniture.

Kensington Rooms is an ideal venue for a whole host of events from product launches, brainstorming sessions, training courses, cocktails and dinner parties. A range of discreet event spaces are available, all with natural daylight and air conditioning ensuring that delegates remain comfortable throughout the entire day. We offer multiple possibilities including video conferencing facilities, state of the art screening and audio-visual equipment in versatile layout that can be individually tailored to your needs.

Of particular note is Room 9; an arrangement of large colourful spaces dominated by tall, elegant bay windows, and the Media Suite; a self-contained area complete with every piece of hightech gadgetry that is perfect for bringing people together in a creative environment. The hotel is only a five minute walk from the Earls Court Exhibition Centre and a twenty minute walk from Harrods and all the museums and art galleries and the Royal Albert Hall.

Good transport links to all major airports and transport interchanges Natural History Museum

Standard and Superior doubles ranging from ÂŁ109 to ÂŁ139 per night depending on availability with multiple offers for long stays and advance bookings made 21 days prior to arrival.

Up to 40% discounts are available on Day Delegate and 24 HRS Delegate package depending on availability.

See www.kensingtonrooms.co.uk for more details or call on +44 (20) 75987979 for more details

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W1 Magazine has teamed up with Lutwyche, Britain’s leading men’s tailor, and luxury single malt The Dalmore to offer one reader the chance to win a pair of limited edition brogues and a bottle of King Alexander III single malt whisky, worth £550.

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he Dalmore brogue is the product of a collaboration between Lutwyche and The Dalmore. Reflecting the Dalmore’s affiliation with the stag, whose head adorns every bottle of single malt whisky, the benchmade shoe is made from sustainably sourced deerskin and branded with the regal Dalmore stag’s head crest. Each shoe is personalised with the customer’s name and comes with a bottle of The Dalmore’s award-winning King Alexander III single malt whisky.

For Lutwyche, famous for its tailor made suits, the Dalmore brogue is the first shoe to be sold under the Lutwyche brand, having previously produced and marketed shoes as The Lodger.

Central to the production process is the use of the latest cutting edge technology that sits alongside traditional craftmanship in the creation of each and every shoe. Exceptionally soft, supple and luxurious, deerskin leather is unparalleled in its ability to mould to the foot with repeated wear.

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Luxury comes in all sizes To enter this competition, please answer the folllowing question:

One of The Dalmore’s core whiskies takes its name from which monarch?

A: King Alexander III B: King George III C: King Henry III

Responses should be sent by email to enquiries@w1 magazine.co.uk with the subject header ‘Dalmore competition’.

Please enter your full name when applying

Terms and Conditions 1. The competition opens for entries on [date]. The closing date for entries is [date].

2. The prize is one pair of Dalmore brogues

by Lutwyche and one bottle of King Alexander III single malt whisky. Winner will be required to either attend a shoe fitting at the Lutwcyhe store on Clifford Street or submit their shoe size. The shoes will take approximately three months from the date of ordering to produce.

3. Entries are limited to one per person 4. The competition is only open to UK residents over the age of 18 5. The prize winners will be selected at random by W1 Magazine.

6. No alternative prizes are available.

7. By participating in this promotion, participants are deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions.

8. The Promoter and their agents accept no responsibility for difficulties experienced in participating in this promotion.

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We Make London Christmas Pop Up Shopping Experience This Christmas, the scene is set for a special one day only We Make London Christmas Craft Show.

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n Saturday 10th December, fabulous array of designer/ makers will be filling the wonderful Battersea Arts Centre, for shoppers to discover festive stalls draped in homemade delights, to thrill loved ones on a Christmas morn.

We Make London was formed by a group of like-minded designer makers with a can do attitude, united by the lack of affordable places to sell their products. Three years

and eight enormously successful events later, We Make is now the showcase for the talents of the most exciting UK designers. For the past year, the Christmas craft faeries have been busy in their workshops making the perfect gifts. Now due to huge demand, We Make London is back with its Christmas Pop Up Shopping Experience.

Make sure there are no boos this Christmas, browse and buy for the whole family from over 80 handpicked exhibitors, selling a wide range of wares from ecofriendly hand-crafted gifts ideas to jewellery, fashion, graphic / fine art, bath and body, toys and children’s clothing.

With Christmas tree decoration craft activities for the kiddies and other craft activities to suit all ages, We Make London Christmas Pop Up Shopping Experience makes a superb day out for all the family.

With gift wrapping, personal shoppers and other fun activities.

There will be a special festive Food section with scrumptious festive food items perfect for gifts or a well deserved treat.

Organiser Mary McDermott says: ‘’Price-conscious consumers are changing their shopping habits to be more selective. But they still deserve and want something special, and the designer makers of We Make London perfectly sum up this new mood in shopping.

We Make London Pop Up Shopping Experience will take place on Saturday 10th December 11am – 5pm Entry £2, children Free Battersea Arts Centre (“BAC”) Lavender Hill London SW11 5TN

“It’s time to take a refreshing break from high street monotony into the exceptional world of handmade, with beautiful items made with love by some very gifted makers. Individuals are finally being rewarded for having such talent and creativity.” www.w1magazine.co.uk 17

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Emirates Palace appoints The Communication Group plc Abu Dhabi’s award-winning and iconic Emirates Palace has appointed The Communication Group plc as its retained UK public relations consultancy.

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he Communication Group will promote this world-class luxury destination property across trade and consumer press and maximise opportunities with brands in the luxury sector.

Emirates Palace is Abu Dhabi’s main landmark; a luxurious destination resort located on a pristine sandy beach spanning 1.3 km along the turquoise shores of Abu Dhabi. The 394 luxury rooms and suites are nestled within traditional domes which span 85 hectares of lush landscaped gardens. There is an impressive Anantara Spa with 16 internationally renowned restaurants including Haakasan and Mezlai, the UAE’s first traditional Emirati restaurant. Emirates Palace regularly welcomes dignitaries and celebrities, staging world class events including the Abu Dhabi Film Festival, the Laureus World Sports Awards and 18

concerts from the likes of Andrea Bocelli and Elton John.

The exhilarating beach and sporting facilities are second to none and include the recentlyopened Emirates Palace Marina, a true luxury destination with 167 berths for the world’s super yachts.

The recently appointed General Manager, Bugra Berberoglu comments: “Emirates Palace is an icon, a destination within a destination and, most importantly, a palace in the truest sense of the word. Emirates Palace sits proudly on Abu Dhabi’s cornice as a stunning landmark for the city.”

“In the tradition of great palaces around the world, Emirates Palace welcomes thousands of guests through its doors every year - heads of state and leaders of industry, famous artists and performers, tourists from far off places as well

as families from nearby. You can stay at the palace and experience Arabian hospitality at its finest, drop by to see one of our fine exhibitions, dine in one the city’s best restaurants or be entertained by world class performances.”

The Palace continually strives to set new standards for luxury and hospitality excellence, further enhanced by the resort’s Kempinski management.

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estled into a natural hillside bordered with sugar cane and lush flora, Sugar Ridge is Antigua’s luxury, boutique property.

Whether your dream holiday is action packed or more relaxed, Sugar Ridge is the perfect base to explore everything the beautiful island of Antigua has to offer. 60 deluxe bedrooms with state of the art facilities wrap around the hillside featuring panoramic views of palmlined beaches. Interior décor fuses modern contemporary style with the rich history of the region. The first Aveda-Concept Spa in the Eastern Caribbean (pictured right) pampers guests with authentic Caribbean treatments. Sugar Ridge’s open-air fine-dining restaurant, perched on top of the hillside, serves seasonal dishes and is the best place on the island to catch sunset.

Sugar Club, at the heart of the resort

Experience 7 nights at Sugar Ridge from £999pp in an Upper Floor King Deluxe. Price includes return flights with Virgin Atlantic, taxes and accommodation on Room & Breakfast basis. Upgrade to All Inclusive from £415 per person. www.w1magazine.co.uk 19 Call Kenwood Travel on 020 7749 9245 or visit www.kenwoodtravel.com

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The Regent Offers a Regal Opportunity

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Award-winning housebuilder Linden Homes is continuing to expand its development program in London, announcing the launch of its exclusive new development, The Regent, in the highly desirable SW11 postcode.

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ocated in Battersea, one of the city’s most vibrant communities, The Regent offers unparalleled living, lifestyle and investment opportunities.

As well as being just a stone’s throw away from Battersea Square’s lively mix of bars, cafes and restaurants, the development is within seven minutes walking distance of Clapham Junction station and the Thames is virtually on its doorstep.

The Regent will comprise a mix of luxurious one and two-bedroom apartments in a range of layouts, each with its own private outdoor space. Proving the development’s

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popularity, all of the one-bedroom apartments have already sold out.

Two areas of commercial office space are also planned for the first floor of the six-storey building.

All apartments at The Regent will incorporate quality fittings, such as fully integrated kitchen appliances, granite worktops and upstands as well as a video door entry system.

The building will also include secure parking, while apartments on the upper floors will have the added benefit of taking in spectacular views of some of London’s most famous landmarks.

“We are thrilled to be launching The Regent, which is set to become

one of London’s hottest new urban developments. And with such a prime location and easy access to a cosmopolitan community, we are expecting huge interest,” said Steve Bangs, Managing Director of Linden Homes’ South East division.

“Battersea already attracts strong rental yields and high demand from tenants and, given its proximity to the city and all amenities and its high-spec design, there is no reason why The Regent wouldn’t continue this trend.”

The Regent will be officially launched on Saturday, 26 November.

For more information, call Linden Homes on 01883 334443.

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new apartments now released at West Central!

Christmas Issue

1 & 2 bedroom apartments from £249,950

Stylish 1 & 2 bedroom apartments now available in Uxbridge House!

In the heart of Acton, this iconic new development is perfectly situated to take advantage of everything London has to offer.

Brand new 1 & 2 bedroom apartments are now available in Uxbridge House. Plus when you reserve, you can make your home your own by choosing your finishes, including specifying your kitchen and flooring!*

Don’t miss out this offer is only available for a limited time only!

1 &BENEFITS 2 bedroom apartments from £249,950 INCLUDE: Q Contemporary kitchens Q Balcony or terrace to selected apartments, many overlooking the landscaped courtyard Q Secure covered parking for 2 bedroom apartments, cycle stores and lift access to all floors Q Walking distance to Acton Central and Ealing Common tube stations Q Within easy reach of Westfield Shopping Centre and Chiswick High Road Q Reach London Paddington in only 9 minutes from Acton Mainline station and the West End in just 3 minutes from Acton Town tube station

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his Christmas, enjoy a festive tipple in 5* luxury at the Marriott London Hotel County Hall. Situated on the South Bank of the Thames with spectacular views of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, escape to the riverside bar where a magical winter cocktail menu awaits. Expertly designed by the bar’s team of mixologists, a winter warmer favourite is the Chocolate Gingerbread – a dark chocolate liqueur, cognac, orange brandy gingerbread syrup and egg white, finished with a flame of Navy rum (£9.50) - while the 2512 brings molecular mixology to the County Hall. Hendricks Gin and essence of Elderflower are fused together to create delicate spheres, served like beads in chilled Champagne (£13.00).

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Christmas Issue Courvoisier VS is ideal for mixing in cocktails and punches. A blend of cognacs which have been aged for up to eight years, it conjures up notes of fresh fruit and spring flowers, balanced with aromas of new oak sawdust and sandalwood, ending with a short but powerful finish. Available from all major grocery retailers, RRP £22.53 for a 70cl bottle.

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ake the stress out of entertaining this year and mix up a bowl of Courvoisier Punch.

A simple and elegant recipe from the UK’s favourite cognac, this classic punch is perfect to add some excitement to your New Year whilst allowing you to enjoy the celebrations with friends.

Invite your friends over, light the candles and get ready for the countdown, knowing the drinks are in hand. Perfectly balanced, Courvoisier Punch combines the spicy notes of the elegant Courvoisier VS with rich aromatic bitters and sparkling lemonade; it couldn’t be easier to make and served in a punch bowl invites guests to help themselves, so you can still be the life and soul…

Courvoisier Punch Ingredients: For a glass ■ 50ml Courvoisier VS ■ 150ml lemonade ■ 4 dashes of Angostura aromatic bitters For a punchbowl ■ 250ml Courvoisier VS ■ 750ml lemonade ■ 20 dashes of Angostura aromatic bitters Method: Combine all the ingredients and serve in a tumbler or punch bowl with ice and wheels of lemon and orange. As an alternative seasonal garnish and to give your punch a festive twist, add some brightly coloured cranberries.

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Terrific Turkey Tips A golden-brown ld b succulent l turkey k is i traditionally di i ll the h centrepiece of a Christmas meal but what should you do to ensure it doesn’t come out like a dog’s dinner?

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rom basting to standing time and even making sure you stuff the right end (yes, really), follow our guide to the perfect bird and you can’t go far wrong.

1. Choose the best you can afford

The road to the perfect turkey starts with a single step: buying a good one with the best flavour. Most turkeys available in supermarkets are intensively farmed or even battery-reared, negatively affecting the quality of the meat. For the best, most succulent bird, go free-range.

Free-range birds are reared slowly in better conditions, leading to a more flavourful festive feast.

2. Buy the right size

There’s no need to buy a bird big so big that you’re stuck with cold cuts and turkey curry for the whole of January, but making sure you allow enough for everyone goes a long way towards a harmonious Christmas dinner. As a rough guide, allow 500g/1.2lbs of raw meat per person, plus a bit extra in case of unexpected guests.

3. Don’t skimp on defrosting

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avoid the rookie mistake made by many novice festive chefs: not allowing enough time for the turkey to defrost.

A frozen bird must be completely thawed before cooking. A big bird can take a couple of days to thaw, so make sure you don’t leave it until last thing on Christmas Eve. For the best results, remove the packaging and place the turkey in a tray at the bottom of the fridge to catch any liquids. In a 4 degrees celsius fridge, allow 10-12 hours per kg (but check the temperature of your fridge first).

Defrosting at room temperature (20 degrees celsius) will take about 2 hours per kg, but remember to put the bird back in the fridge once defrosted until ready to cook. Food safety first: always put the bird in the bottom of the fridge, to avoid contamination by gravity thanks to any stray juices.

4. Safely stuffing

There’s some debate as to whether it’s safe to stuff the main cavity of a bird before cooking; some say there’s a risk of bacteria growth before the internal temperature reaches safe levels, while others wouldn’t dream of cooking an un-stuffed bird. As an alternative, stuffing between the skin and the breast meat can give

a lovely flavour and stop the meat from drying out, while stuffing the main cavity with an onion can enhance the flavour of both the bird and the gravy. Finally, don’t stuff too tight - leave enough room to allow for expansion during cooking.

5. Perfect cooking

Place the turkey in a roasting tin and rub with butter, then cover loosely with foil; this will help the bird to brown without drying out the meat.

Covering the thighs with streaky bacon can stop the tops from burning. Allow about 20 minutes per 500g/1.2lbs, but don’t forget to include the weight of the stuffing in your calculations (weigh it beforehand and add to the weight of the bird). Half way through cooking, remove the foil and, using a baster or a large serving spoon, baste the turkey with the juices in the bottom of the pan, then do this every 20 minutes until cooked.

To test if it’s cooked through, insert a skewer into the thickest part of the leg. When the juices run clear, you’re done. If in any doubt, return to the oven for another 30 minutes.

Don’t forget to let the turkey rest at the end; this will make it easier to carve. Cover and leave for 30 minutes at room temperature.

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Luxury whisky Johnnie Walker Blue Label has partnered with Porsche Design Studio, one of the world’s most exclusive design houses, to create the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Collection by Porsche Design Studio.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label and Porsche Design Studio launch

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he partnership has created a series of exclusive pieces, inspired by the perfect serve of Johnnie Walker Blue Label, that are ideal for entertaining friends or colleagues and as a prestigious gift.

Leading this exclusive limited edition collection is the made only to order Private Bar, crafted from the finest materials including brushed titanium and leather. It incorporates state of the art motion sensors to activate its opening sequence, arcing through a perfect 180 degrees to reveal two bottles and one magnum of Johnnie Walker Blue Label and four illuminated crystal glasses, presented on a precisely angled surface - 24 degrees, like the bottle’s label - along with a dispenser for chilled water, which 26

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is intended to provide the perfect serving of this remarkable whisky.

The bar will be available exclusively from Harrods from October 2011 with price available on request. The collection also features the Chiller (RRP: £240) and The Cube (RRP: £490). The Chiller holds a single bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label, encased in sophisticated dark blue leather and brushed titanium, whilst

the top removes to function as an ice chiller. The Cube comes with an individually numbered bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label alongside an ice chiller, stainless steel tongs, and four bespoke Blue Label crystal glasses, ideal for entertaining. Both the Chiller and The Cube will be available at Harrods, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, and Royal Mile Whiskies from October 2011.

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The many faces of

short hair

For all the women out there who chopped off their long locks for a short bob or pixie cut, the good news is that they’re still hotter than a pair of hair straighteners.

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hanks to our very own international style export Victoria Beckham and Hollywood stars such as Elisha Cuthbert, these cute hairstyles are here to stay for the foreseeable future - or at least until they decide to add hair extensions.

Short hair has so many benefits for women. Not only are short styles wonderfully low maintenance, they are an excellent way to frame your face and make the most of your best features.

The problem is that many women are frightened by any hairstyle that lops off hair above the shoulder.

They worry that short hair won’t be feminine enough or won’t suit their face shape. The truth is that you can wear your hair short if you choose the right style and it can be super sexy and girlie.

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to square-up Kym Ryder perfect face for the face. an angular bob Kym Ryder and Victoria Beckham’s hair styles are perfect examples of an angular bob, although you need poker straight hair to pull off a super sharp cut as Kym has. For long and narrow faces, extra volume at the sides, like Victoria’s, helps to widen the face.

To style angular bobs, apply a light hold gel to towel dried hair and blow dry using a round brush so hair falls just under the chin.

Short styles that must be avoided are pixies that add layers to the top of the hair, which will further elongate the face.

Square faces If your face is square, you can soften the shape with a short and choppy pixie cut.

The pixie is perfect for making the most of your eyes and cheekbones, which draws attention away from an overly square jaw line.

To style, blow dry hair and use a quality styling cream or wax to

sculpt and tease each section.

Short styles to avoid are angular chin-length bobs, which will accentuate the jaw line.

Round or heart-shaped faces If your face is round or heart shaped, you can skim away volume by adding framing long layers and a side-swept fringe. A fringe also helps to highlight the eye area rather than the cheeks, where round faces are at their fullest.

To style, try flicking the ends out rather than blowing them under, which can slim the face by changing the direction of the hair. Apply a maximum-hold mousse to damp hair and use fingers and a blow dryer to achieve a younger edgier style.

Short styles to avoid are sleek Betty Boo bobs that tuck under the chin, which will add further volume to the cheeks and round out the face.

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et in the heart of London’s prestigious Harley Street district, Elleven is a dynamic international practice that offers patients exceptional treatment using state of the art equipment and techniques all in a relaxed, stylish and caring environment.

Our aim is to ensure that everyone we treat experiences an exceptional level of service. To ensure this we have brought together highly experienced specialists and the very latest technology, we have also personally handpicked a wonderful team of caring staff.

We offer an evidence-based aesthetic dentistry environment in state of the art facilities, where our team of leading dentists and orthodontic specialists provides for all our patients’ needs to ensure their experience is relaxing and rewarding. Our preventive approach

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WE OFFER AN EVIDENCE-BASED AESTHETIC DENTISTRY ENVIRONMENT IN STATE OF THE ART FACILITIES first thing people see, but the last thing they will forget.

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Elleven has been chosen as the only UK orthodontic practice to provide Suresmile which is currently being provided to patients in the US, Canada and Australia and can reduce treatment time by 40%* it is now available exclusively to patients at elleven.

We are also offering a Free Hygiene appointment for ALL new patients following a consultation with the dentist for the month of November.

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Silhouette’s iMirror App

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eading eyewear brand Silhouette, has become the first eyewear producer in the world to implement augmented reality into a mobile application. The free Silhouette iMirror app enables the user to choose as many new models from the Silhouette range of rimless glasses and sunglasses as he or she likes. Then by simply clicking on a pair it allows the user (via the internal camera on an iPhone4 or iPad2) to see just how well the selected model would fit his or her face, in all of its expressions and angles, in amazing 3D clarity.

The would-be wearer can move,

turn and rotate to see in the mirror exactly how he or she would look to an observer. The webcam acts as a mirror that follows the wearer’s every movement.

This is made possible through a technological revolution that shows a live video image with correctly positioned 3-D data, enabling the user to view ‘virtually’ the eyewear in real-time on their face. Once you’ve found the model you like best, it’s easy to take a screenshot and send it to your friends and family using an iPhone or iPad. A great way to share opinions on your eyewear selection.

“Silhouette has once again shown the brand’s dedication towards innovation. We have been working at augmented reality for a few years in our R&D department – and doing so as the first eyewear brand in the world,” says executive board member and co-proprietor Klaus Schmied, in charge of the company’s Technology, Production and Finance departments. This technological innovation is made possible via dynamically loaded 3-D eyewear models, which are saved in the app and adapted to movements in the image using face-tracking technology. www.w1magazine.co.uk 31

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ompany directors and entrepreneurs fortunate enough to be handed the keys to a luxury car as part of their remuneration should be aware that the company car tax rules changed in April 2011 - with the risk of a potential rise in benefit in kind taxation,“ explains Ralph Morton, editor of www.

BusinessCarManager.co.uk, the business motoring website. „From April, the price cap was removed for expensive cars.

Previously, there was an £80,000 limit on car list prices for benefit in kind company car tax. So if you drive, say, a £125,000 Aston Martin DB9 its list price for company car tax purposes was just £80,000.

From April 2011, that changed.

The effect is a dramatic rise in benefit in kind value. For that same Aston Martin DB9, the benefit in kind value rose from £28,000 to £43,416 – or a 36% increase. „In particular, where business owners and company directors need to watch is if they run a high

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value secondhand used business car. For example, a 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S 3.6 996 might have a used retail price of £41,950 according to Glass’s Guide, but its price for company car tax purposes

will be £99,300 – its cost new in 2005. „However, it should be noted, these changes do not affect you if you are self-employed or run your car through a partnership.“

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And for the main course we have....

COME DINE WITH ME: EXTRA SPICY The perfect gift for dinner party viewing this Christmas!

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reat your loved ones to an extra spicy stocking filler this Christmas as the nation’s favourite cooking show is back with a follow up to last year’s hit DVD The Tasty Bits with COME DINE WITH ME – EXTRA SPICY, released on DVD on 21 November from ITV Studios Home Entertainment.

Packed with all new highlights the DVD is extra spicy, extra loud

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and extra shocking. It’s weirder, funnier and loaded with even more never-before-seen material, 100% exclusive to DVD and of course it’s all served up by everybody’s favourite narrator Dave Lamb.

After the success of last year’s DVD Come Dine With Me – The Tasty Bits, Channel 4’s enormously popular and multi-award winning show Come Dine With Me – Extra Spicy is yours to take home for a second helping.

The DVD includes some of the most cringe worthy and outrageous behaviour, off the wall conversations, huge rows, crazy cooking, celebrity cock-ups, along with a feast of neverbefore-broadcast scenes that were far too hot for TV. Drawing in 2.5 million viewers every week, Come Dine with Me is one of TV’s most watched shows and has inspired viewers to get cooking

and recreate the competition for their own dinner parties. Come Dine With Me – Extra Spicy is a must for all fans of the show and a perfect teaching tool for how not to throw a dinner party!

About Come Dine With Me

The show follows amateur chefs competing for the title of the ultimate dinner party host. Each episode brings together four or five strangers who take turns cooking up their idea of the perfect meal at their own home. Each competitor then rates the host’s performance and the winner is awarded a £1,000 cash prize, while celebrities play for money to be donated to charity.

So sharpen the knives, grease the baking try and get the champagne on ice for this will be one long dinner party you will never forget!

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Christmas Issue

TREAT YOURSELF THIS CHRISTMAS

Rely on the luxury of one of London’s most inviting hotels...

The Capital has all the advantages of a large establishment, yet exudes warmth, understated exclusivity and personal attention to detail, which only a privately owned hotel can afford

Shopping in town?

Where better to have lunch or afternoon tea when shopping for the winter collections or for Christmas gifts than a few minutes from both Harrods and Harvey Nichols.

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MacMillan Cancer Support This Christmas why not enjoy one of Macmillan Cancer Support’s many festive treats -from carol concerts to celebrity stocking auctions there’s guaranteed to be an occasion to get you into the spirit of Christmas.

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ick off the winter party season in style at the Macmillan Enchanted Ball taking place on Wednesday 30 November.

Experience the glitz and glamour of the newly decorated Dorchester hotel, with live music and a variety of entertainment throughout the evening. Gaby Roslin will be hosting this year’s ball and Jeffrey Archer will be auctioning prizes donated

by Joanna Lumley, Sienna Miller and Richard Curtis. The Enchanted Ball aims to raise over £225,000 for people affected by cancer.

Alternatively why not step back into the eighties with pop legend Rick Astley who will be performing at this years annual Macmillan Celebrity Christmas Stocking Auction, taking place on Wednesday 7 December at the Grosvenor Square JW Marriott Hotel.

Other glittering celebrities involved in this year’s auction include Kevin Spacey, Denise Van Outen, Alan Carr, Dame Shirley Bassey and Arlene Phillips, whose dream stockings will be going under the hammer to help raise money for the charity. The theme this year is a ‘touch of gold’ and there will be an item of gold included in each stocking. Hosted by radio and TV presenter Neil Fox, the event aims to raise £200,000.

Individual tickets are £125 whilst tables are £1250.

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Carol Concert is a must and will be held on Tuesday 6 December at the stunning Wellington Barracks.

The concert, one of Macmillan’s most prestigious annual events, boasts a variety of musical performances, celebrity readings and congregational carols followed by a reception. Tickets are £35 to £110 per person.

Carols by Candlelight in St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge, is another enormously popular event, taking place on Thursday 15 December.

Celebrating its 21st anniversary, the concert will be hosted by Alastair Bruce and features well

known carols for all to join in with, plus celebrity readings. After this magical concert, guests can enjoy a drop of King’s Ginger Liqueur and delicious mini mince pies, safe in the knowledge they’re helping to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Tickets cost £25.

Further details on all London Special Events can be found at macmillan.org/londonevents or by calling 0207 795 0055. Money raised will help Macmillan Cancer Support improve the lives of those affected by cancer by providing practical, medical, emotional and financial support.

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Christmas Issue

Buy your mate a date this Christmas FORGET the traditional matchmaking mistletoe this Christmas, Cancer Research UK and relationship gurus Uniformdating.com want to ‘spread a little Christmas love’ by encouraging men and women to buy their mate a date whilst raising money for charity at the same time.

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or just £10, people can act as Christmas cupid to their single friends, giving them the chance to meet that someone special whilst also supporting a very important cause. Each time someone ‘buys their mate a date’ at www.uniformdating. com/GIFT , Uniformdating.com will donate a minimum of £7.50 to Cancer Research UK to help fund its life saving work to beat cancer.

In addition by Valentine’s Day, Uniformdating.com aims to have raised a ‘tonne of love’ - equivalent to a tonne of £1 coins (£105,000), for Cancer Research UK. All new Uniformdating.com members who want to help play their part in raising a ‘tonne of love’ simply have to register at http://www. uniformdating.com/tol. This will ensure that a pound is donated

on their behalf to the charity.

Half of people with cancer now survive beyond five years thanks to the work of Cancer Research UK. Purchases from www.

uniformdating.com/GIFT will further help support the charity’s work to beat a disease which affects more than one in three people at some point in their lives.

About About Cancer Uniformdating.com Research UK l Unformdating.com is the UK’s No1 dating website for anyone who works in uniform or anyone who would like to meet someone in one l Every time you “Buy Your Mate a Date” for £10, UniformDating.com will donate a minimum of £7.50 (inc VAT) to Cancer Research UK Trading Limited, which gives its taxable profits to Cancer Research UK. Cancer Research UK does not endorse these goods/services. l www.uniformdating.com/GIFT is available from 8th November 2011

l Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading cancer charity l The charity’s groundbreaking work into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer has helped save millions of lives. This work is funded entirely by the public l Cancer Research UK supports research into all aspects of cancer through the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses l Together with its partners and supporters, Cancer Research UK’s vision is to beat cancer

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Harrod rods ds Harrods 87-135 Brompton Road Knightsbridge London SW1X 7XL, 0207 730 1234, Twitter: HarrodsofLondon

Lib ibert ertyy Liberty 218 St John Street London EC1V 4AT, 0207 112 1494

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Car&Courier Services

Addison Add ddiiso ison LLee ee 35-37 William Road London NW1 3ER, 0844 800 6677

Department Store

For Fortnu tnum & Mason Mason Fortnum 181 Piccadilly London W1A 1ER, 0207 734 8040

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Cambod Cambodia Camb bodi dia ia 64 Brondesbury Park Willesden Green London NW6 7AT Tel: 0208 451 7850 Fax: 0208 451 7594

China Chi hina na 49 Portland Place London W1B 1JL Tel: 0207 299 4049 Office Hours: 9:00am. to 12:00am; 2:00 p.m. to 5: 00p.m. (Monday – Friday, Except British and Chinese holidays)

India Inddia ia India House, Aldwych, London WC2B 4NA, Tel: 020 7836 8484, 020 7632 3123 (After Office Hours), Fax: 020 7836 4331 administration@hcilondon.in Office Hours: 9:15am - 5:45pm Monday to Friday, except closed holidays and where the High Commission of India is closed on rare occasions under the directives of the Government of India to mark events.

Indonesia Inddonesia i 38 Grosvenor Square, London W1K 2HW Tel: 0207 499 7661, Fax: 0207 491 4993 kbri@btconnect.com Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 10.0013.00 for submission only 1. All visa applications 2. Documents to be legalised 14.30-16.00 for collection only. For all visas and legalised documents. (according to the due dates) Friday 10.00-12.00 1.

All visa applications 2. Documents to be legalised 14.30-16.00 for collection only.

For all visas and legalised documents.

Japan Japan 101-104 Piccadilly, London W1J 7JT Tel: 0207 465 6500 Fax: 0207 491 9348, Office hours: Monday - Friday (excluding consulate general holidays) 9:30 - 16:30. Please note that the waiting room does not open until 9.15am.

Customers arriving before

Malaysia M lays Mal aysiia ia 45 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8QT Tel: 0870 005 6957

Philippines Phi hililippin pines i es 8 Suffolk Street, London SW1 4HG Tel: 0207 451 1800 embassy@philemb.co.uk www.philembassy-uk.org Office hours: 9.00am - 1.00pm and 2.00pm - 5.00pm Monday thru Friday, except Philippine and UK holidays.

Singapore Sin i gap gapore ore 9 Wilton Crescent, Belgravia, London SW1X 8SP, Tel: 0207 235 8315 Fax: 0207 245 6583 singhc_lon@sgmfa.gov.sg Office hours:, General : Monday - Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Consular Section : Monday - Friday, 10.00 am to 12 noon and 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm

Taiwan Taiiwan 50 Grosvenor Gardens, Belgravia London, SW1W 0EB Tel: 0207 881 2650, Fax: 0207 730 3139 tro@taiwan-tro.uk.net www.tro-taiwan.roc.org.uk

Thailand 29 - 30 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5JB Tel: 0207 589 2944 Ext. 5500 Fax: 0207 823 7492 www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9.30 AM - 12.30 PM

South Korea 60 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AJ Tel: 0207 227 5500, Fax: 0207 227 5504 koreanembinuk@mofat.go.kr http://gbr.mofat.go.kr/eng Office hours: 9:30-12:30, 14:00-17:30 Consul Service 9:30-12:00, 14:00-16:30 Visa Service 10:00-12:00

Srii Lanka Lanka La k No.13, Hyde Park Gardens, London W2 2LU, Tel: 0207 262 1841 Fax: 0207 262 7970 mail@slhc-london.co.uk

Vietnam 12-14 Victoria Road, London W8 5RD Tel: 0207 499 7661, Fax: 0207 937 6108 or 0207 565 3853 consular@vietnamembassy.org.uk Office hours:, 09.30 to 12.30 only, Monday to Friday, except Vietnamese and England and Wales

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