Selfridges, in partnership with Elephant Family, is proud to showcase the range of Elephant Parade miniature replicas.
Available to buy exclusively through Selfridges, over 60 designs can be purchased both in the Oxford Street store and online at Selfridges.com until the end of July.

Elephant Parade is London’s biggest ever outdoor art event with over 260 life sized baby elephants exhibited across the capital. Elephant Family, the only charity solely dedicated to ensuring the survival of the Asian elephant, has teamed up with Britain’s leading art and design luminaries to create the original artworks painted onto the elephants.

Selfridges London is one of the key destinations showcasing the life-size elephants, playing host to six of the creations from now until 30 June.
The original artworks have been created by some of the UK’s finest artists and designers offering an exciting collection of designs. Artists include the likes of Marc Quin, Alice Temperley, Chintan Upadhyay, Diane von Furstenberg , Isaac Mizrahi, John Rocha, Lulu Guinness, Nicky Haslam, Tommy Hilfiger and many more.

The miniature elephants are available in a range of sizes from 5,10,15,20cm to 35cm high and start from £6.95 to £229 each.
Selfridges London is also host to the magnificent Emerald Elephant created by bespoke jeweller Sabine Roemer in collaboration with The World Land Trust and Gemfields. Named ‘Emerald Queen’, the elephant and has been designed and decorated with emerald dust and a staggering 678 carat oval emerald that is the outstanding centrepiece of the elephants’ jewellery headpiece. The life sized work of art will be on display in the Selfridges Wonder Room from May to the end of June and will be auctioned for by Sotheby’s on 22nd June at Selfridges to raise funds for both the World Land Trust and Elephant Family.

The sun is out, bikini season is almost upon us, so what better time to sign up for a race to help you get fit for summer? Entries are now open for the UK’s biggest women-only 5K fun run, in London’s Hyde Park on Sunday 5th September 2010.

For the third year running, adidas is the title sponsor of this lively female fun run, and Breakthrough Breast Cancer is this year’s charity of choice - sign up now and join thousands of women to run, walk or jog to raise money for Breakthrough’s life-saving work. And as the race isn’t until the beginning of September, there’s plenty of time to start training, whilst getting fit for the beach in the process!

The adidas Women’s 5K Challenge is open to women of all ages and abilities. So whether you want a goal to work towards, to beat a previous time, to motivate yourself to get summer-fit, or simply find the perfect excuse to raise money for charity – this is the run for you.

Why not also get your hands on the new adidas Pink Ribbon Running Collection? Gorgeous and practical, this is the perfect kit to train in and to wear on the day of the run, plus 10% from all items in the range is donated to Breakthrough Breast Cancer, so you can run in style and at the same time help in the fight against breast cancer. The range will be available from July in selected retailers* nationwide, and will generate funds to raise money for the 46,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer each year.

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, and nearly 1,000 women die of the disease each month. Breakthrough Breast Cancer is leading the fight against the disease by developing new treatments, raising awareness and campaigning for better services for patients. By running the adidas Women’s 5K Challenge or purchasing something from the Pink Ribbon Running Range, you will help the charity continue to fund work dedicated to the prevention, treatment and ultimate eradication of breast cancer.

Encourage female friends and family to join in, and sign up for the adidas Women’s 5K Challenge today! When signing up, remember to put Breakthrough Breast Cancer as the chosen charity and £5 will automatically be donated, and why not garner the support of friends and family as well by asking for sponsorship? Everyone on the Breakthrough Breast Cancer team will receive a bright pink t-shirt and lots of support on the day. It will not only be a day to remember, but one that will raise funds and save lives.

Sign up at : http://www.womenschallenge.co.uk/ or call: 020 7025 2422
Special Note: Also anyone who signs up to the race in support of Breakthrough Breast Cancer will receive a pink Breakthrough t-shirt, a 5K training guide as well as advice and support from Breakthrough's dedicated running team.

THE PERFECT PICNICS FOR A SUMMER’S DAY
Fortnum's Outdoor Feast £85 Serves 2
All that's fabulous about the F&M food hall packed in a cool bag! Kick off with mixed fresh olives, follow with hand-carved Wiltshire Ham, pork rillettes with crusty bread, poached salmon portions and a large chunk of Moroccan chicken pie, with healthy crudités of celery, carrot and cherry tomato. Then round off with fresh strawberries and mint, and a mini cup cake each. Share a bottle of Viognier and 2 small bottles of Hildon still water. We've included all the cutlery and crockery necessary for a proper picnic.

Fortnum's Formal 3-course Picnic £100 Serves 2
More formal three course meal of starter, main course and dessert. Here you've got a chilled Chardonnay to complement the Smoked Salmon parcels with crab and lemon mayonnaise filling, Ballotine of barn reared chicken wrapped in air dried ham and ceps and served with 2 salads – jersey potato with walnuts and blue cheese, cucumber and baby spinach tossed with sunflower seeds. To finish there are individual Eton Mess.

We've included all the cutlery and crockery necessary for a proper picnic and 2 small bottles of Hildon water.

Fortnum's Wicker Picnic £200 Serves 2
Top of the range - this is a picnic to dress up for! Pop open the cork on the F&M Sparkling English wine bottle and serve with F&M English Cassis for the perfect summers' day Kir Royale. Splendidly matched with a starter of Beef Carpaccio from the Chefs-d'Oeuvre range. Next course is Half a dressed Scottish Lobster with English Garden salad of peas, broad beans and asparagus with bagatini bread rolls, luxurious and elegant with a full bottle of Sancerre. Arrange the wedge of Cropwell
Bishop Organic Stilton on the cheeseboard in the cutlery pack and eat our Walnut Wafers or serve the Red fruit Tarts next, you can always finish on a sweet note with F&M Champagne Chocolate Truffles. Plus 2 small bottles Hildon still water. Packed in a large Wicker basket, containing all the glasses, plates and cutlery you'll need.

**Picnic Hampers available online at http://www.fortnumandmason.com/ and in store from 28th June 2010**

THE WORLD POLO SERIES MAKES A TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO HURLINGHAM PARK, CENTRAL LONDON

Hurry only 7 days to go!

On June 4th, 5th and 6th 2010, for only the second time in nearly a century, Hurlingham Park in London will thunder with the hooves of world-class polo players in the World Polo Series at MINT Polo in the Park. More than 32,000 spectators will attend the weekend spectacular and pack the stands to cheer Team London to victory as they fight to defend last year’s historic win amongst a total of eight fully professional teams.

MINT Polo in the Park is the new Twenty20 style spectator-friendly format of the traditional game that took the nation by storm with 2009’s inaugural tournament. The new style was created to highlight the high-octane and exciting family friendly sport of polo and showcase it with world’s first fully-pro tournament.

With the 2010 tournament now well and truly under-way, yet more developments in the rules have been causing interest across the sports world. Each of the world-renowned eight teams, will lose a player, each team will now feature just three players per side which will make the game yet faster and more exhilarating as the World Polo Series turns polo from a lifestyle into a professional sport.

The event is a full weekend of entertainment, with central London’s first every stunt riding competition, stunt riders from famous Hollywood blockbusters, military displays from the best of our Armed Forces and finally a number of ‘skills’ events from the polo players, including penalty shoot-outs and the longest-shot at goal.

However, if you were looking to embrace the ultimate polo experience, bring your friends and make the most of the Pimms tent, traditional Farmers market, luxury shopping village and of course the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Garden.

The event contains world-class hospitality at The Hurlingham Club, including fine dining or picnic box packages and the first ever Harrods and Veuve Clicquot Afternoon Tea which guests receive after coming through from the Hurlingham Club, in the exclusive pitchside hospitality marquee.

On Friday June 4th, celebrate the end of the working week at the pitchside bars as Team London play Team Geneva at 6.30pm. This special evening match is designed for the ultimate ‘after-work’ drink , giving Londoners the chance to get to Hurlingham Park to end their working week in style.

Furthermore, on Sunday June 6th an extra special guest match between the legendary clubs Oxford and Edinburgh will take place at 11.00am, a great opening for Sunday morning. With more stunt riding and of course The World Series Final at MINT Polo in the Park, Sunday is the big prize giving day.

With junior tickets starting from £10, MINT Polo in the Park is certainly set to be THE event of the summer. Tickets are available online and can be purchased through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.co.uk or call 0870 534 4444.

And just in case you thought the fun ended there, no polo tournament is complete without a players after- party. Country and Town House are proud to be partnering up with the legendary Nikki Beach as the weekends official after party sponsor, so you can party right through until the early hours. This is the first major event for Nikki Beach in London and they will be creating a Nikki Beach Club complete with signature sounds and décor at the stunning Hurlingham Club in London SW6. This exclusive private members club sits in 42 acres of magnificent lawns and from 6pm after a day of polo you can come and enjoy an evening jam packed with music, dance and style.

For further information on the Hurlingham package with After Party, please contact Rachel Roullier on 0207 79 365 284 or alternatively This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

‘DRINK PINK’ WITH EMBER INNS FOR AGAINST BREAST CANCER

Ember Inns’ pubs are being encouraging guests to swap their regular drink for a pink tipple to raise money for Against Breast Cancer, as part of their annual Drink Pink campaign.

The four week campaign, in its 5th year of support for the charity, is being fronted by entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne and will run from 24 May – 19 June.

Ember Inns is expanding its ‘pink drink’ range and hopes to raise a record £60,000 for the charity. As always, 5p for every glass of rosé wine sold throughout the campaign will be donated to Against Breast Cancer, but guests can also choose from a selection of tantalising pink tipples including ciders, long drinks and soft drinks.

The Drink Pink range consists of:

• Thirsty Dragon ale inspired by charity supporter Duncan Bannatyne!
• Thatcher’s Katy Rosé Cider
• The Soft Pink: Cracker Apple Strawberry and Mountain Cranberry
• Tickled Pink: J2O Apple & Raspberry
• Pretty in Pink: 50ml Smirnoff Vodka, Pomegranate and Raspberry cordial with soda or lemonade
• Pink Splash: 25ml Bacardi Superior rum, 25ml Martini Bianco with Cracker Apple, Strawberry and Mountain Cranberry

Ember Inn’s guests can enter a prize draw to win some fantastic prizes including a GMTV studio tour given by a presenter, a two night stay in the Château des Vigiers, a Golf and Country Club in France, a 42” plasma, an Apple iPod Touch, a hospitality box at Wimbledon for two on 22 June and a pair of tickets to a Live X Factor show. Pin badges and pens will also be on sale for a donation throughout the campaign with all proceeds going to Against Breast Cancer.

Well known entrepreneur and Dragon, Duncan Bannatyne, said: “I’m happy that, in its fifth year, the Drink Pink campaign is aiming to top last year’s fundraising success of £50,000. Funds will be donated towards the valuable research work the charity is doing to find a vaccine against the disease. But I’m going to get some stick from my wife Jo and kids for turning into a ‘Thirsty Dragon’ during June!”

Research shows that one in nine women in the UK will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. Against Breast Cancer conducts ongoing research work into breast cancer secondary spread, with the aim of increasing survival after treatment through research into diet and lifestyle.

To find out more, or to support Drink Pink, then pop into an Ember Inns pub near you, or log on to the Ember Inns website at www.emberinns.co.uk.

COCOONU LAUNCH 100% ORGANIC COLLECTION
CocoonU are delighted to announce the launch of our new 100% organic skin and body care collection, handmade in the UK from the purest ingredients and entirely free from SLS, Parabens, Lanolin and Palm Oil. The collection was officially launched at the luxury trade event - 'Select'@ Bath 9 - 10 May 2010 and met with an amazing response from buyers.
Our Collection

• Organic Him: specifically developed to meet the needs of male skin and offers organic soap, body lotion, bath & shower gel, shaving bar and shaving balm. Earthy, soothing sandalwood and herb extracts of sweet fennel and bay combine with invigorating, uplifting organic citrus oils giving a refreshing, cool but subtle aroma
• Organic Skin Care: organic day moisturiser, night replenisher and eye cream offer a key skincare essentials range for everyday use and outstanding natural nourishment and protection. This range helps soften, smooth, moisturise and rejuvenate your skin 24 hours a day
• Organic Baby Range: offers a wide selection of gentle hair and skincare for the most delicate of skin. Soothing lavender and chamomile essential oils combine with the finest organic camellia and calendula oils, goats milk and honey, to naturally care for your baby
• Organic Hair: a gorgeous range offering a liquid shampoo, shampoo (and body) bar and conditioner with something for all hair types. The whole range will ensure your hair and scalp are gently cleansed, deeply conditioned and perfumed with heavenly aromatic fragrances
• Organic Bath and Body offers a range of three soap types, bath and shower gel, body lotion and hand cream. Sweet floral scents, tranquil calming aromas or uplifting citrus fragrances perfume your skin:
  • Our bath and shower gels offer blissful showering or chilled out bathing and three of the gorgeous aromatic blends have matching body lotions
  • The hand cream range offers an intensive ultra-rich treatment cream and two slightly lighter creams for everyday use
  • Our soaps will fill your bathroom with sheer delight and our range offers a liquid or bar and aroma to suit everyone

CocoonU loofah soaps are the first of their kind with cleansing, exfoliation and moisturisation in one product and a set of three invigorating fragrances. Already a best selling product with men and women in lavender/honey and lemon/honey, we have now introduced a stunning new addition to this range, the zesty and reviving lime,ginger and honey! www.cocoonu.com

LEICA ANNOUNCES NEW PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS AT LONDON - TRAINING FACILITY, LEICA AKADEMIE

26 May 2010: Leica Akademie, the company’s London training facility, has announced a new programme of photography workshops for existing and prospective customers.

Based at 34 Bruton Place, London W1, the Leica Akademie hosts owner courses and introductory workshops, and will now be offering an extended series of workshops with experienced Leica photographers.

The Leica Akademie currently offers complimentary sessions for its range of cameras, as part of its premium service in the UK. By popular demand, the Leica Akademie will now cater for photographers who want to expand their knowledge of post-production software, black and white, film, travel and holiday photography, and photographs for publication. In addition, the Leica Akademie will run bespoke workshops, tailored specifically to meet each individual’s needs.

Leica Akademie workshops operate in small group sizes to allow attendees to get the utmost support from the experts and maximise their learning potential. There is a variety of workshops to suit the needs of every Leica photographer from practical, hands-on and ‘in the field’ workshops, to classroom and workstation based sessions.

Whether participants are brand new to Leica, more experienced or somewhere in between, Leica Akademie workshops will take their skills and knowledge to the next level.


Further information on workshops and the Leica Akademie can be found at:

http://www.leica-storemayfair.co.uk/leica-akademie/leica-akademie.html

Range of Leica Akademie workshops currently available

Introduction to LEICA M9
LEICA M9 Owner workshop
LEICA M8 / 8.2 Owner workshop
LEICA M Film Owner workshop
LEICA M System Bespoke workshop
Introduction to Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom®
Advanced Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom®
Pictures for Profit
See the World in Black & White
Holiday & Travel
Introduction to LEICA X1 / V-Lux 20 / D-Lux 4

The Leica Akademie is constantly expanding the range of workshops available to provide a destination for photographic inspiration, learning and knowledge.

About the Leica Akademie

The Leica Akademie is a training facility, with full black-out capability, incorporating the LEICA PRADOVIT D-1200 projection system. It is fitted out with Naim high-end audio equipment to provide users with sound quality to complement the projector’s outstanding image quality.

The Leica Akademie offers participants the use of a personal Apple iMac workstation, with the latest photographic software and equipment, to ensure every attendee gets the most out of their experience.

The team of expert photographers includes: Gary Rowlands, Ian Farrell, Will Cheung and Brett, as well as a selection of world-class guest speakers.

Contact details for customers interested in booking workshops at the Leica Akademie:

Leica Akademie, Leica Store Mayfair, 34 Bruton Place, London W1J 6NR
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Tel: 07514 539566

WORLD OCEANS DAY 2010 - CRÈME DE LA MER GOES BLUE IN HONOUR OF THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF PARTNERSHIP WITH OCEANA
With a heritage deeply rooted to the beauty and power of the sea, Crème de la Mer is proud to announce the fifth anniversary of its partnership with Oceana, the world’s leading international ocean advocacy organization. Since 2005, Crème de la Mer has actively supported the efforts of Oceana in the protection and preservation of the oceans as a tribute to its founder, Dr. Max Huber. Inspired by the rejuvenating and renewing powers of the sea, Crème de la Mer has created a limited-edition 100 ml World Oceans Day “blue” Crème de la Mer jar and will make a $200,000 donation to Oceana. This is the first time the look of Crème de la Mer’s signature jar has been changed; “going blue” signifies the brand’s continued commitment to the oceans.

Successes, Support and Expansion

The remarkable accomplishments of Oceana have raised critical awareness on the plight of our seas and their precious resources. Oceana’s specific campaigns to promote habitat protection, pollution control, safe seafood practices and responsible fishing have facilitated extensive global policy changes grounded by their tireless scientific research and reporting. Crème de la Mer is proud to support the continued growth and development of Oceana and honoured to celebrate the fifth year of a dedicated partnership.

Over the course of the past five years, La Mer has donated over half a million dollars globally towards Oceana’s sea expeditions, studies and preservation efforts. La Mer’s $200,000 World Oceans Day donation in 2010 will serve as a support to Oceana’s habitat protection campaign and will also help heighten awareness for their recent global expansion by opening offices in Belize. The opening of Oceana’s new office there highlights their ability to identify and address areas in need of attention and whose health holds great importance in promoting the future wellbeing of the marine ecosystem.

Oceana CEO Andrew Sharpless explains, “Because Belize has the second largest Barrier Reef in the world and is one of the jewels of the sea, anybody who thinks about the world’s oceans from a global perspective thinks about Belize. In late June, UNESCO added the Belize Barrier Reef to the UNESCO list of endangered World Heritage sites. With our new Oceana offices and local Belizean leaders, Oceana is focused on helping Belize to protect its incredible marine heritage and resources. I’m confident that in three or four years we’ll look back and say, ‘we made a difference for the oceans and for Belize.”

World Oceans Day Dive

In 2009, The United Nations made World Oceans Day an official global holiday. To anniversary this and share the experience of Oceana’s extraordinary work, La Mer will sponsor a deep-sea dive in Belize with Oceana Spokeswoman January Jones. A passionate sea advocate and distinguished actress, January has been working with Oceana to raise awareness and help educate the public about ocean issues and ways to get involved.

Crème de la Mer Goes Blue

A classic icon of beauty since its creation – the Crème de la Mer jar will “go blue” for World Oceans Day 2010, marking the first time any change has ever been made to the look of its symbolic jar since originally designed by Dr. Max Huber. Crème de la Mer President Maureen Case explains, “The heritage of our brand is really founded in the classic emblem of our signature product, Crème de la Mer. Historically, Crème de la Mer has never made any alterations to the original jar, logo, colour or design created by Dr. Max Huber until now. We are so proud to do so in celebration of this five-year partnership with Oceana as it harkens back to the core of what Crème de la Mer is all about – The Sea.” The limited-edition 100 ml “blue” Crème de la Mer jar is available in limited quantities and will be sold globally in the month of June in celebration of World Oceans Day.

World Oceans Day

Created in 1992 and made official by the United Nations in 2009, World Oceans Day takes place annually on June 8th and is a day to recognize the sea’s importance as a vital ecosystem and take action to preserve its delicate habitats and wildlife. With over 300,000 members in 150 countries, Oceana’s science-based policies have greatly reduced over-fishing and protected threatened marine habitats.

For more information about World Oceans Day and the partnership between Crème de la Mer and Oceana, please visit www.cremedelamer.co.uk/oceana.

Crème de la Mer ‘World Oceans Day’ Moisturizing Crème (100ml) Limited Edition RRP £204 / €289
AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE FROM 1st JUNE 2010 FOR A LIMITED PERIOD ONLY
Stockist Telephone Number: 0870 034 2566
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION www.cremedelamer.co.uk or www.oceana.org

KICK START YOUR DAY WITH THE BREAKFAST BONANZA AT WEST CORNWALL PASTY CO
We all know that breakfast is considered to be the most important meal of the day, but many of us still choose to go without it, even though we are meant to ‘have breakfast like a king’.

Mindful of this important start to the day, leading Cornish pasty retailer, West Cornwall Pasty Co, has launched a delicious range of savoury breakfast pastries, which are now available in over 70 retail outlets across the UK.

Made with the highest quality ingredients, the new tasty morning treats include the ‘Breakfast Turnover’, made with flaky puff pastry, folded over a rasher of bacon and a pork sausage, with a dash of tomato sauce, topped with grated Davidstow Cornish cheddar cheese.

Accompanying the ‘Breakfast Turnover’, is the ‘Bacon Bite’ and also the ‘Veggie Breakfast Turnover’ - a savoury pastry made with mushrooms, scrambled egg, Cornish cheese and topped with sliced tomatoes, which suitable for vegetarians.

The new pastries are a welcome addition to West Cornwall Pasty Co’s popular Bacon Rolls and Cumberland Sausage Rolls – and to mark the launch of the new breakfast range, West Cornwall Pasty Co is running a Breakfast Bonanza, offering the savoury pastries, bacon rolls, and Cumberland sausage rolls for just £1 each. But you’ll need to be quick as this special offer is valid for a limited time only.*

Chief executive Richard Nieto said: “The new breakfast range uses the highest quality ingredients and are full of flavour, providing a really tasty morning treat. So why not not kick start the day with something that not only tastes delicious, but is also easy on the pocket!”

The breakfast range is freshly baked every day and is available until 11am.

www.westcornwallpasty.co.uk

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*while stocks last

ONE NIGHT EXTRA FREE AT THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, PERTHSHIRE
The Four Seasons Hotel, Perthshire is offering guests a free night of relaxation, rest, stunning views and great food.

Guests booking two or three night breaks during May and June will be treated to an extra night’s bed and breakfast completely free, with the hotel’s special three-for-two and four-for-three deals, representing a minimum saving of £49 per person.

Prices start from just £49 per person per night for bed and breakfast in a chalet or from £55 per person per night in a hotel room.

The Four Season’s legendary breakfast is served in the Meall Reamhar restaurant, looking out over the breathtaking views of surrounding hills and across the waters Loch Earn, twinkling in the morning sun.

Only one hour’s drive from Glasgow or Edinburgh, The Four Seasons Hotel, with its fabulous position on the banks of Loch Earn, exudes a tranquil and relaxing ambience. It is the ideal place to spend a few days unwinding in the early summer sun and soaking up the stunning Perthshire scenery.

For the more active there are walks and hikes for all abilities, water sports, golf, fishing and much more right on the doorstep.

To book please contact The Four Seasons Hotel on 01764 685 333.
To book online or for more information visit http://www.thefourseasonshotel.co.uk/.

PAOLO NUTINI WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR THE ALBUM ‘SUNNY SIDE UP’
Paolo Nutini collected the Best Album Award at the 55th Ivor Novello Awards last week at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London for ‘Sunny Side Up’

Presenting the award to Paolo at the lunchtime ceremony was Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon who talked about Paolo’s current record ‘Sunny Side Up’ saying “you know a great record when it captures your attention for the duration of the record without wanting to skip through songs – and this record certainly gets your attention brilliantly!”

From the stage, clutching his award, Paolo said “this is special”.

The Ivor Novello Awards are judged by songwriters and musicians and is the pinnacle of the music award season in the UK as it really does focus on the craft of songwriting. For Paolo to be honoured in the best album category is an amazing achievement. Afterwards, Paolo said “its an honour to get an award voted for by songwriters. Happy days and thanks for the support”

Previous winners of the Best Album Award have been The Ting Tings (2009), Radiohead (2008) Arctic Monkeys (2007) and The Kaiser Chiefs (2006)

This is great news as Paolo embarks on his tour around Europe.
Paolo Nutini plays:

May
25 NETHERLANDS UTRECHT Tivoli
26 NETHERLANDS GRONINGEN Oosterpoort
28 NETHERLANDS LANDGRAAF Pink Pop Festival
29 GERMANY KOLN Rhein Energy Stadium
30 UK NEWCASTLE Evolution Festival
June
02 GERMANY HEILBRONN Frankenstadion
03 ITALY TURIN Venaria Reale – Teatro Della Concordia
05 AUSTRIA INNSBRUCK Olympia World
06 GERMANY MUNICH Rheit Stadiion, Rheim
08 GERMANY BERLIN Waldebuhne
09 DENMARK COPENHAGEN Vega
11 GERMANY HAMBURG Stadtpark
12 SWEDEN GOTENBURG Tradgarn
13 NORWAY OSLO Rockefeller
15 UK LONDON Royal Festival Hall – Meltdown
July
07 AUSTRIA VIENNA Arena
08 AUSTRIA LINZ Stadion
10 UK BALADO T-In The Park
11 EIRE CO KILDARE Oxegen
13 UK SOMERST Eden Project
14 UK SOMERSET Eden Project
16 ITALY UDINE Castello
17 ITALY FERRARA Piazza Castello – Bands Apart Festival
18 ITALY ROMA Cavea
20 ITALY LUCCA Lucca Square – Summer Festival
21 ITALY MILAN Arena Civica – Milan Jazzin Festival
24 SWITZERLAND NYON Paleo Festival
August
21 UK STAFFORDSHIRE V Festival
22 UK CHELMSFORD V Festival
24 BELGIUM ANTWERP Rivierenhof
27 SWITZERLAND WINTERTHUR Steinberggasse-Winterthurer
28 FRANCE ROCK EN SEINE Rock en Seine Festival
www.paolonutini.com www.myspace.com/paolonutini

AL FRESCO DINING AT TOM’S TERRACE
Recently voted one of the best places to eat al fresco in the UK*, Tom’s Terrace at Somerset House offers the ultimate in summer dining in central London.

Tom Aiken’s latest venture, Tom’s Terrace, enjoys one of the finest vistas in London, situated on the river terrace of Somerset House overlooking the Thames.

Situated under a futuristic canopy, with relaxed, modern seating and an informal lounge area, Tom’s Terrace offers diners a simple summer menu which includes Coronation Crab Salad, Chilled Gazpacho, Grilled Paillard of Chicken Salad, Hot Smoked Loch Duart Salmon and a delectable range of desserts such as Eton Mess and Poached Strawberries (poached in mint and Champagne).

Tom Aikens commented: “Tom’s Terrace will be open throughout the summer and our aim is to give our customers an al fresco dining experience with great food in a great location – somewhere to come with work colleagues or friends and family at any time of the day, to drink and dine in comfort. The menu is an informal combination of some of my favourite summer flavours – the perfect dishes for this stunning location.”

For more information visit http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/
* http://tiny.cc/8p95d

RADISSON EDWARDIAN’S PICNICS IN THE PARK
Explore London’s popular parks this summer in style with Radisson Edwardian’s Bubbles & Berries picnic package. Available at all 12 London based Radisson Edwardian hotels, guests will receive a bottle of Prosecco, a punnet of strawberries and a luxury picnic blanket when staying between 23rd July and 5th September 2010. The package starts from as little as £80[1] per person, per night, based on two people sharing.

Within walking distance of all the capital’s key parkland, Radisson Edwardian hotels provide the perfect base for summer sightseeing. With bubbly & strawberries in hand, head to one of the famous Royal Parks - Hyde and St. James - from the Radisson Edwardian Hampshire, Mountbatten or Berkshire. Enjoy one of the fantastic theatrical works and concerts at Regent’s Park - just a short stroll from the Radisson Edwardian Grafton hotel - or for a secluded spot, choose from one of the many regency gardens, only moments from the Radisson Edwardian Bloomsbury Street, Kenilworth or Mountbatten hotels. If long, river walks are your outdoor pleasure, Radisson Edwardian New Providence Wharf provides an ideal base for a meander along the Thames. Just be sure to pick up your picnic package at reception.

Available between 23rd July and 5th September inclusive, this summer saving also offers 2 for 1 dining throughout all hotel restaurants. To book or for further information, please visit http://www.radissonedwardian.com/summer

Terms & Conditions

Package Includes:
· 2 for 1 dining
· Breakfast, max 2 person
· Inclusive of a bottle of Prosecco
· Strawberry punnet
· Luxury picnic blanket
· Inc VAT rates

[1] Rate based upon two people sharing a double room (£160 rate) at Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt room.

COCKTAIL AND CUPCAKE ANYONE?
Celebrate Sex and the City 2 with a pre or post cinema treat
To celebrate Sex and the City 2 and the spirit of fabulousness All Bar One are offering a cocktail and cupcake menu for just £5 as a pre or post cinema treat.
Sip the sophisticated cocktail range which includes; the classic Cosmopolitan, Long Island Iced Tea, exotic Raspberry and Lychee Martini, stylish Elderflower and Cucumber Collins, bubbly Cham Cham or classic Bellini – all accompanied by either a chocolate or strawberry cupcake for just £5.
To enjoy the offer simply strut ‘Samantha style’ into your nearest bar and decide which cocktail and cupcake most takes your fancy. Celebrate the fun and frolics with your friends in the lead up to the most anticipated film of the year with All Bar One’s cocktail and cupcake offer.
There are also prizes to be won at All Bar One courtesy of Moet. Order a glass of Moet champagne and receive a ‘golden bubble’ which, once popped, will reveal one of five different messages including film screenings across the UK with dinner, dancing and a night in a luxury hotel included.
Toast the launch of Sex and the City 2 in style at All Bar One. To find you nearest cinema and local All Bar One please visit www.allbarone.co.uk

NEW COFFEE CHOCOLATE COUTURE FROM THORNTONS
Coffee is the latest flavour in chocolate fashion this month from Thorntons, as the leading British chocolatier launches its NEW limited edition Columbian Coffee bar into its stylish chocolate block range.
This latest addition to Thorntons award winning Chocolate Block range, which already includes 19 fabulous flavours, is a delicious single origin dark chocolate made from Columbian cocoa beans, paired with the full roasted flavours of Columbian coffee. The block retails for £1.79 or 3 for £5 and is on sale from the beginning of May in all Thorntons stores and online at www.thorntons.co.uk.

Keith Hurdman, Thorntons Master Chocolatier, says: “This is the first block in the range that we have used Columbian cocoa beans and because Columbia is also famous for its fantastic quality coffee beans, coffee seemed the perfect partner flavour for the bar. Columbia is one of the few areas in the world where coffee and cocoa are grown together, so the flavours of the ground Columbian coffee are the perfect accompaniment to the dark chocolate, with its natural hints of coffee and brown sugar.”

It’s been a great year for Thorntons Chocolate Blocks as they have won accolades at The Great Taste Awards and The Academy of Chocolate Awards. Thorntons last limited edition bar, Lightly Salted Pistachio proved so popular it is now part of the all-year-round range.

SUMMER’S SIZZLING AT wagamama
The temperature’s rising at wagamama and the new summer menu is designed to be devoured!

Forget burnt burgers this summer and treat yourself to barbeque, wagamama style! tasty tebasaki are tender, slow roasted chicken wings, glazed with a spicy, pan-asian barbeque sauce. so delicious you’ll be licking your fingers for every last bit!

The tama salad is a fresh frenzy of tomatoes, grilled artichokes, avocado and caramelised onions on a bed of pea shoots, crunchy whole wheat noodles tossed in a sesame wasabi and citrus dressing. if that’s not enough you can top it up with either chicken, prawns or tofu

Two new teriyaki donburi dishes of juicy chicken or tender beef, glazed with an orange teriyaki sauce, are served with sticky white rice, thinly sliced carrots, pea shoots and spring onions and a side of spicy kimchee. you’ll definitely be coming back for more!

Veggie lovers will want to dive right in to the toropikaru senzai soup – a steaming summer slurp that’s crammed with shiitake mushrooms, leeks, mangetout, pea shoots and beansprouts, in a coconut, mint and lemongrass broth

For a tasty treat to finish off your summery feast at wagamama, the apple, sweet yam with pumpkin & toasted sesame seed tart, served with madagascar vanilla pod cream sauce is sure to prove satisfying to any sweet tooth!

You can eat in or take-out, indulge yourself or treat your mates this summer at wagamama!

THE WATERWAY INTRODUCES ITS SUMMER TERRACE MENU
Summer is finally in sight, which marks the beginning of alfresco dining season. To mark the arrival of the warm weather, popular Maida Vale bar and restaurant, The Waterway will be unveiling its Summer Terrace Menu, created by Head Chef Christophe Cleget.

Seating 120 on the terrace and with fantastic views of the Grand Union Canal, The Waterway is the perfect spot for relaxing with friends and family and tucking into the mouth-watering menu, which is entirely cooked in an outdoor kitchen on the decked area.

Starters will include Chargrilled Squid with Sweet Chilli Sauce, Balsamic and Mixed Leaves, Crab and Chorizo Cake, Watercress and Sweet Chilli Sauce and Assiette of Spanish Charcuterie with Manchego and Olives. Mains include Roast Salmon, with a Borlotti Bean and Roast Pepper Salad, Balsamic Reduction and Deep Fried Feta with Artichoke, Red Onion, Cherry Tomato, Rocket and Basil Oil. To satisfy your sweet tooth, Vanilla Cheese Cake with Poached Rhubarb, Griottine Pannacotta with Biscotti and Eton Mess, are sure to tempt you!

Finally, what better way to toast a glorious sunset on London’s best voted terrace* than with The Waterway’s new summer cocktail menu, which perfectly captures fresh summer flavours; By The Waterway (Sailor Jerry’s rum, Amaretto, Peach Puree and a Splash of Orange and Pineapple Juice Muddled with Lime) and Chilli Passion (Russian Standard Vodka, Chilli Infused Sugar Syrup, Cucumber, Ginger and Passion Fruit) are sure to hit the spot! For a softer refreshment option, why not sip on one of following non-alcoholic cocktails; Forbidden Fruits (blackberries and raspberries shaken with lime juice and ginger beer) and Honey Berry (raspberries, pure honey and lemon juice shaken with fresh apple juice). A selection of bottled beers, draught beers and ales, including the new summer draught ale ‘Summer Lightning’ from the Hop Back Brewery, will also available.

Live music performances will also take place at The Waterway every Thursday from 8pm so sit back, soak up the sun and enjoy the long awaited British Summer at The Waterway!

The Waterway
54 Formosa Street
London
W9 2JU
Tel: 020 7266 3557
www.thewaterway.co.uk

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 12pm-11pm
Sat: 10.30am-11pm
Sun: 11am-10.30pm

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