LONDON LIVING Photography: Ian Mcilgorm
Aston Martin’s 100th Anniversary WHERE: Henniker Mews, Chelsea WHEN: 15 January WHY: What better place for the new commemorative plaque honouring the 100th anniversary of the British car brand than in its birthplace? Members of the Aston Martin Heritage Trust gathered together to take part in the ceremony in Chelsea’s Henniker Mews, the original home of the company that went on to become Aston Martin, founded on 15 January 1913. The members were also joined by a very special guest; the new ultimate GT, the Vanquish which sat alongside its great-grandfather, the oldest Aston Martin in existence, A3. Speaking at the unveiling, Roger Carey, Chairman of the Aston Martin Heritage Trust, said: “It’s fitting, I think, that we have both the newest and oldest Aston Martins in existence here at Henniker Mews where this remarkable story began 100 years ago.” The occasion marked the start of what will be year-long celebrations for the iconic British car brand, with events taking place worldwide including a week long Aston Martin festival, from 15 to 21 July.
Roger Carey, Chairman of the Aston Martin Heritage Trust & David Richards, Chairman of Aston Martin
Amore: A Valentine’s Ball WHERE: Intercontinental Hotel on Park Lane WHEN: Friday 8 February WHAT: A Valentine’s Ball in aid of the St Clare’s Foundation, hosted by founders Vivi and Alberto Marolda and foundation supporter Samuel L Jackson WHY: The first Amore Ball was a glamorous affair, starting with a champagne reception and followed by a three course meal by award-winning chef Theo Randall. A lively auction of fantastic bespoke items by Sotheby’s auctioneers demonstrated the generosity of guests, raising money to increase the size of St Clare’s, founded in 2007. This small orphanage in Africa is home to 120 children infected with HIV and run by 25 volunteers. This Ball will ensure the Foundation can continue and increase its excellent work. stclaresfoundation.org.uk
Gallery owners James Golding & Simon Anderson with Keaton Henson
Sophie Thompson & Keaton Henson
Jim Carter
A Private View WHERE: Pertwee, Anderson & Gold Gallery WHAT: Keaton Henson Private View WHO: Keaton Henson, Samantha Bond, Sir Derek Jacobi, Jim Carter, Sophie Thompson, James Lavelle and Jeremy Gilley WHY: While “the romantic view of death and the macabre” were singer/songwriter Keaton Henson’s main preoccupations for his latest exhibition, Keaton Henson entitled Hithermost, this was fortunately not the case for those in attendance at this private view. A collection of actors, art lovers and fellow musicians joined Henson, glasses of champagne in hand, to celebrate the launch of his inspired body of artwork.
Sean Pertwee & Sir Derek Jacobi
DJ James Lavelle & friends
Samantha Bond
Photography: Stephen Lawrence
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