THE GREATEST FASHION SHOW ON EARTH
On March 18th until 20th, Westfield London - in partnership with leading fashion magazine - Sunday Times Style, is delighted to host The Greatest Fashion Show on Earth. The three day spectacle kicks off on Thursday 18th March with a star-studded VIP night, in collaboration with the British Fashion Council, supporting Naomi Campbell's Fashion For Relief Campaign and the White Ribbon Alliance to raise funds for mothers and babies in Haiti.

THE GREATEST EVENT
The Greatest event must be hosted by the greatest hosts and so Westfield London will honour the presence of British fashion icon and supermodel, Erin O'Connor who will open the event, alongside Chairman of The British Fashion Council, Harold Tillman.

The VIP evening will bring together designer and design-led fashion retailers, fashion influencers and celebrity fashion fans with a champagne reception, spectacular fashion show and a charity auction to support the White Ribbon Alliance, with special guest Sarah Brown, The White Ribbon Alliance Global Patron.

Television presenter, George Lamb will also be hosting, bringing you access to behind the scenes and up-to-the-minute interviews with the creative masterminds of the show. There’s even a whisper that a celebrity model may don the runway. Watch this space....

Don’t miss the greatest finale – two of the BFC Vogue Designer Fashion Fund short-listers will be showcasing their talent on the runway. The short-listers include Christopher Kane, Clements Ribeiro Erdem, Nicholas, Kirkwood, Marios Schwab and Richard Nicoll….find out on the evening who it will be! What’s more, Angel Jackson will be creating a limited edition Fashion for Relief bag which will be sold at Westfield throughout the three day event.

THE GREATEST FASHION SHOW
Set in The Atrium exhibition space, the site will be transformed into the greatest fashion event. The show will showcase 54 looks from the season's latest trends, from over 700 fashion brands, from luxury labels to high street favourites, chosen by stylist Charlie Anderson and produced by London Fashion Week’s On|Off designers The Doll. Watch the highest calibre models, styled by Toni & Guy strut their stuff whilst listening to a live orchestra who will be positioned to fit seamlessly into the set design.
For those not present on the VIP launch night, there will be plenty of opportunities to see the fabulous show as it will repeat on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th March at four separate schedules occasions on each day. See Westfield London website.

THE GREATEST EXPERIENCE
Over three days from March 18 to 20, Westfield London is delighted to bring you the Greatest styling pods – one for men and one for women all in aid of The White Ribbon Alliance supporting Haiti – for a free blowdry, makeover and styling tips for her and tailoring tips and wet shaves for him.

Shoppers will also receive up to 20% off at many stores, including LK Bennett, Hobbs, DKNY Jeans and Twenty8Twelve; making this the only event you need to attend this season. All proceeds will be donated to Haiti.

THE GREATEST FOOD
If you love food and fashion, you’ll love Westfield London. To celebrate the event, The Buttercup Cake Shop will be creating the greatest themed cupcakes with fashionista touches such as miniature dresses and high-heeled shoes, as well as offering fun flavours, such as Dulce & Banana, Cherry Hall, Kate Mousse and Catwalk Crunch. Don’t miss the debut flavours, only available from 18th-20th March.
For further information, catwalk coverage, backstage footage, offers and up to the minute news, visit http://www.westfield.com/london
VIP Opening night Thurs 18th, Public shows Friday 19th, Saturday 20th 1.30pm, 3pm, 4.30pm, 6pm. Booking for show made through Sunday Times Style http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/commercial/article7041304.ece

Personal Stylist Suite
This month, Westfield London is delighted to announce the launch of their Personal Styling Suite In collaboration with leading celebrity fashion stylist Gayle Rinkoff.

The luxurious Personal Styling Suite is located in The Village and neighbours brands such as Dior, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. Visit www.westfield.com/thevillagelondon for more information

VITALITY SHOW 2010
18th – 21st March 2010, Earl’s Court 2

Whether it's taking some time out for yourself or finding the perfect opportunity to get together with the girls, this year’s Vitality Show - sponsored by healthcare provider Simplyhealth - is an essential date for the 2010 diary.

The UK's largest health, beauty, fitness and wellbeing event for women returns to Earl’s Court 2 in March, and welcomes the inspirational One Life Live Show as a brand new attraction to the annual show.

One Life Live is the ideal destination for anyone who is looking for a new challenge, wants to learn new personal skills or just fancies a little change. One Life has everything one needs to make a real difference to their future, boasting everything from motivational Life Coaching sessions to alternative and holistic therapies. This exciting new area also hosts the One Life Theatre, featuring talks from inspirational experts including John Lees, Jessica Chivers and Pete Cohen.

Along with all the visitor favourites, The Vitality Show has also introduced a series of new and interactive attractions for 2010 including the POM Wonderful Kitchen, with residents chefs on hand to whip up tasty healthy snacks using pomegranate juice, a skin consultation bar offering free advice on how to keep your skin looking fresh and young and a gluten free village, full of information and advice on the latest allergies and food intolerances.

With over 350 health, beauty, fitness, healthy eating and wellbeing companies, indulgent VIP pamper packages and celebrity experts all under one roof, this year’s show is the perfect place to revitalise, invigorate, inspire and spoil yourself.

The 2010 Vitality Show, sponsored by Simplyhealth, really is the ultimate girls’ day out! Go to www.thevitalityshow.co.uk for further details.

Opening Times

Thursday 18 March	1pm – 9pm late night opening
Friday 19 March	10am – 6pm
Saturday 20 March	10am – 6pm
Sunday 21 March	10am – 6pm

Ticket prices

	Advance	On the door
Adult	£14.50	£17.50
After 5pm (Thursday only)	£5	£5
Senior/Student	£7	£8
Child (5-14)	£6	£6
Pamper package	£69	£89

VEUVE CLICQUOT BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
Entrepreneurs announced on International Women’s Day

This week Veuve Clicquot today announced the shortlist for its Business Woman of the Year Award, bringing together shining examples of female entrepreneurship and business success across sectors ranging from retail to construction and hospitality. The finalists include:

Victoria Stapleton, Founder of fashion retailer, Brora
Gill Riley, Founding and Managing Director of construction firm, GGR-UNIC
Laura Tenison, Founder and Managing Director of retailing company, JoJo Maman Bebe
Louise Wymer, Director of catering company, The Catering Academy

Regarded as the ‘Oscar’ of female entrepreneurs and business leaders the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year award; now in its 38th year, celebrates entrepreneurial women who have made a substantial contribution to business life. Each nominee was judged, not only on financial results and commercial success but increasingly on how each business embedded social and environmental responsibility within their businesses.
With a workforce totalling over 1000 across the UK, each finalist was praised by judges for their investment in CSR. From the launch of the Nema Foundation, a Mozambique-based charity for infant mortality by JoJo Maman Bebe founder, Laura Tenison, to the dedication of Gill Riley of GGR to champion equal opportunities for women in a male-dominated industry, each finalist has made a commitment to better working practices. In addition, Victoria Stapleton’s commitment to her Brora workforce allows her to proudly say she has retained every employee since the company started in 1993 and along with Louise Wymer’s devotion to the use of regional suppliers for all fresh produce used by the Catering Academy, the finalists are shining examples of ethical business practices in 2010.

The winner of the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year Award will be announced at a high profile champagne reception at the ICA in London on the 23rd of March 2010 at 7.30pm.

The judging panel comprised of business leaders, including Martha Lane-Fox as well as last years’ winner Gail Rebuck, CEO of Random House Publishing House and other key industry experts. Nominees were judged on both the strength of their financial results as well as the ethical business practices each had adopted.

Sally Warmington Brand Director of Veuve Clicquot said: “This year we have nominated four women who have embedded social and environmental responsibility within the heart of their business in addition to delivering a healthy balance sheet. The move reflects the ever-changing nature of business practice and our desire to showcase four women who fully embrace the nature of the awards and can provide inspiration for other up and coming entrepreneurs in the future.”

Established in 1972 as a tribute to Madame Clicquot, the legendary founder of Veuve Clicquot, the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year Award is now live in 16 countries and is the first international award created specifically to recognise the contribution that women have made to business life.

DESIGNERS GUILD IS THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF A NEW HOMESTORE AT 76 MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET W1U 5JU
After many years of searching, we are delighted to have found an exciting new space in the heart of Marylebone High Street. This new Homestore will offer the complete Designers Guild lifestyle and is the first new store opening outside of the Kings Road.

Whilst offering the same wonderful array of products - fabric, wallpaper and trimmings collections, furniture, rugs, bed and bath products and the full range of home accessories - the brand new space will have a unique feel and will reflect the urban vitality and individuality of Marylebone High Street.

As well as the complete Designers Guild lifestyle, the Marylebone High Street store will showcase the mix of personally selected items and the dedication to detail, that the Kings Road Homestore is so famous for.

76 Marylebone High Street W1U 5JU...the new destination on the design map of London

BRITS WANT TO GO BACK TO THEIR ROOTS
One in four Brits are willing to take a pay cut to move to the countryside
New initiative gives chance to taste a slice of country life
Brits hanker after a slice of the ‘good life’, according to new research published today. A third want to be more involved in where their food comes from, whilst one in four would happily take a pay cut to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a fresh start in the countryside. A third of those dreaming of quitting the rat race see their ideal job as a country farmer.

The findings have led bread-maker Hovis to provide Brits with more of a taste of country life, through its British wheat farms. Blur-bassist-turned-farmer, Alex James is backing the campaign (James famously quit his city lifestyle in 2003 in favour of a life on the farm where he makes cheese and is now growing wheat).

Hovis’ ‘Slice of the Farm Life’ campaign will include an Open Day at one of the 612 farms that grows British Wheat exclusively for Hovis, to give Brits a chance to find out more about farm life and bread-making. Plus a ‘cropumentary’ has been produced, showing how premium wheat is grown, milled and baked in Britain.

Alex James comments: “I love my life in the country. Hovis’ support of British wheat farmers is a great boost for the industry.”

Jon Goldstone, Marketing Director at Hovis comments: “As the only major bread brand to use 100% British Wheat, we’re keen to give Brits the chance to find out more about the journey from field to loaf.”

• For more information visit http://www.hovisbakery.co.uk/
• Sign up for the Slice of the Farm Life Open Day by searching Facebook for Hovis 100% British Wheat.

All Hovis products baked in mainland Great Britain are made with flour milled from 100% British wheat. Excludes product made in Northern Ireland.

SOUTH DOWNS CYCLING… JUST GET ON YOUR BIKE!
Are you ready to get back in the saddle?

What you need is a little trail therapy…
That’s what we provide at South Downs Cycling, where you’ll find qualified guides ready to help you make the most of the off-road opportunities in Britain’s newest national Park.

Dig your mountain bike out of the shed and join us on a ride from historic Winchester:

For just £65 per person

> We will meet you at Winchester railway station (or make other arrangements for those who choose to drive)

> Provide a light lunch

> Take you on a 20-35 mile exploration of the beautiful Hampshire countryside, depending on your level of fitness and how far you fancy going.

> At the end of the ride we’ll buy tea and cakes in one of the city’s finest eateries.

Our lovely city (Alfred the Great’s capital) is an international tourist destination and rather handily placed just 50 minutes or so from London Waterloo.

To find out more:
Visit our website at: http://www.south-downs-cycling.webs.com and fill in the contact form or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

WORK IT DARLING! DIET COKE FLIES THE FASHION FLAG IN 2010
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- Girls get set to indulge your passion for fashion with glamorous giveaways and style scoops from ASOS.com http://www.asos.com/ -
Prepare to look fabulous girls – diet Coke http://www.cokezone.co.uk/home/catalogue/category/Diet+Coke is teaming up with online shopping mecca ASOS.com http://www.asos.com/ for what’s sure to be THE most talked about fashion giveaway of the year.

Giving fashionistas everywhere the chance to get their hands on the latest looks and style scoops for free, from this week special packs of diet Coke http://www.cokezone.co.uk/home/catalogue/category/Diet+Coke will feature unique vouchers offering you the chance to win an ASOS.com http://www.asos.com/ outfit every 30 minutes via Coke Zone http://www.cokezone.co.uk/home/index.jsp , as well as £5 off your next order of £20 or more[1] <#_ftn1> .

Whether you’re working eye-popping digital prints, double denim or loving the tribal trend, your daily fashion uplift is just around the corner thanks to diet Coke http://www.cokezone.co.uk/home/catalogue/category/Diet+Coke and you’ll be sure to find an outfit that any front row diva would be proud of!
What’s more, the iconic silver diet Coke can has also undergone a pink leopard print makeover set to make it the must-have handbag, desk and fridge accessory for fashion and fun loving girls who ‘Love It Light’. The limited-edition diet Coke can sizzles with sassiness – fierce! Grab your own piece of fashion history in shops now.

As well as fabulous fashion freebies diet Coke and ASOS.com http://www.asos.com/ will also be bringing you fashion forward content so you can keep one step ahead of the fash pack via a unique online destination asos.com/light. Buzzing with the most à la mode news, gorgeous trends and style scoops, log on and enjoy a daily fashion lift - it truly is fashion heaven!

And for all the latest diet Coke news, don’t forget to become a friend on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/DietCoke

HARDER TIMES BRING OUT SOFTER SIDES
- New research sees Brits reaching for their teddies -

New research paints Brits as big softies, as 50% say they’ve reached for a teddy bear to cuddle at the end of a long day, and a whopping 82% have turned on the water works while watching a film.

The research was commissioned by the JOHNSON’S® brand, the experts in softness, and found that men were far more in touch with their softer side than we might have thought. 60% confessed to crying at films, with almost a third (30%) admitting to cuddling teddy bears. With 56% of bankers also saying they’ve cuddled a teddy at the end of a long day, it would seem that our childhood favourite is the ultimate antidote to the harsh adult world outside, no matter how big or old we are.

And that harsh world, is, getting harsher...

43% of Brits feel that the world is a harsher place to live than it was just five years ago, and for many, this stems from the little things that can turn a good day bad. 71% of us get most riled about queue jumpers, who are literally turning happy Brits red with their blatant rebellion to queue decorum. 41% of us are left seething when people don’t return phone calls, and nearly half of us, (45%), would feel a whole lot happier if people would simply return a smile on the street.

If bad street karma wasn’t enough to get people reaching for their teddy, behaviour to friends and loved ones will. A staggering 65% have never given a loved one flowers or told them they love them, while a fifth of people have been dumped, or dumped someone by text or email.

The research, which was commissioned by the Johnson’s® brand team to launch their ‘bring back softness campaign’, found that people want others to show their softer side more often. 41% admit they’d rather people were softer, but maybe Brits should look to themselves first to make a difference.

Chris Mclardie Brand Manager from the Johnson’s® team said, “Softness starts at home. While Brits have revealed a softer side behind closed doors, they’re not showing this side to people on the streets, or in a lot of cases, to their friends or loved ones. Small gestures like smiling back at someone, offering your seat on the bus, or telling your other half you love them, make a big difference.

“What the research tells us is that people crave soft gestures, but are shielding themselves with harsher behaviour. As experts in softness, we’ve created the ultimate moisturiser range to keep Brits soft on the outside, let’s hope they start showing their softness from the inside too.”

Research conducted by One Poll in February 2010, among 3005 UK adults

A VERY SPECIAL EVENING WITH: RUFUS WAINWRIGHT

Royal Albert Hall Show Announced
Monday November 22nd

Tickets Go On General Sale Friday March 12th
In a year that is already brimming with highlights for Rufus Wainwright, he announces a very special date at the Royal Albert Hall, November 22nd.

Rufus recently reacquainted himself with the Royal Albert for the acclaimed Wainwright/McGarrigle Family Christmas Concert with French & Saunders, Boy George, Guy Garvey and many more.

Armed and dangerous with a piano, a microphone and his stunning new studio album ‘All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu’, out April 5th, Rufus is set to take on the Royal Albert Hall all by himself for the very first time.

Tickets are priced at £22.55 - £65.80
Box Office: 0871 230 0333 / 0845 401 5045
Website: http://www.royalalberthall.com / http://www.artistticket.com / http://www.primary.uk.com /
Tickets go on sale: Friday March 12th

Set to be yet another highlight for Rufus Wainwright’s 2010 calendar, he heads out on a 12-date solo UK tour in April. In addition to this, his acclaimed debut opera ‘Prima Donna’ comes to London for a series of shows in April. It follows Prima Donna’s celebrated debut performances at Manchester ‘s International Festival last July.

Rufus admits that recording ‘All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu’ was one of the most difficult things he has ever done. “After hiding behind a 70-piece orchestra with my opera you can blame everything on the tuba player. With this album when the curtain is raised it’s me on my own,” says Rufus.

Strapped with a resounding emotional heft, the intense 12-track record opens in arresting fashion with ‘Who Are You New York?’, Rufus’ ode to the city and his most positive America song. ‘Les Feux D’Artifice T’Appellent’, which is the final aria from Rufus’ opera, ‘Prima Donna,’ is another highlight. ‘Zebulon,’ a song about one of Rufus’ high school sweethearts will be familiar to fans who have seen his recent concerts, is a majestic performance.

50 YEARS OF DANZA CONTEMPORANEA DE CUBA
This spring, UK dance fans are in for a treat as the dazzling Danza Contemporanea de Cuba makes its UK debut. World famous, but rarely seen outside of Cuba, Danza Contemporanea de Cuba celebrates its 50th anniversary with its first ever major UK tour throughout February and March 2010. The dance group consists of an electrifying mix of contemporary, classical and Caribbean dance styles and is one of the most exciting, modern groups around.

Danza Contemporanea, as a Cuban dance troop, are supported by Havana Cultura; (www.havana-cultura.com); a global art initiative from Cuban rum, Havana Club. The initiative provides a window on contemporary Cuban culture and was developed to give the spirit of Havana a global voice. The aim of the project is to give modern Cuban artists a unique platform to showcase their work, energy and passion internationally. Exclusive behind the scenes footage of the group can be found on the Havana Cultura site: http://www.havana-cultura.com/EN/performing-art/danza-contemporanea-de-cuba/contemporanean-cuban-dance.html#/733.

The eight venue tour will see Danza Contemporanea de Cuba collaborating with leading international choreographers Mats Ek, Rafael Bonachela, Jan Linkens and will include two UK premieres. With a compulsory curriculum in contemporary dance for children aged 10 upwards, Cuba today produces some of the world’s finest contemporary dancers. They are schooled in a technique that mixes Graham and Afro-Caribbean methods to produce a movement that is strong, fluid and technically excellent. Along with this technique Danza Contemporanea de Cuba’s work reflects the Cuban way of life, with sensual, mystical dance that is performed from the heart.

Havana Cultura, as an initiative, encourages people to explore this unique talent, vibrancy and modernity that the country has to offer. It is the first of its kind to profile artists from all disciplines, from musicians to writers raising awareness of contemporary art and culture of the city of Havana, as well as the richness of Cuban culture.

For their first major UK tour, Danza Contemporanea de Cuba will present two programmes. Programmes A and B will feature the UK premiere of Mambo 3XXI, by young Danza Contemporanea de Cuba principal George Cespedes, which will include an electronic mambo soundtrack by progressive Cuban electro group Nacional Electrónica ( http://www.havana-cultura.com/EN/cuban-music/nacional-electronica/new-wave-musical-experimentation-from-cuba.html#/1923 ). Mambo 3XXI had its world premiere in Havana in December 2009.

Programme A will also feature Rafael Bonachela’s Demo-N/Crazy, which was conceived as a result of an exchange initiated by Assis Carreiro of DanceEast in 2007. The piece is set to Latin music by Julia Wolf, and is inspired by the intimacy that Bonachela observed between the Cuban dancers. Folia by former Dutch National Ballet choreographer Jan Linkens completes Programme A.

Programme B will showcase Mambo 3XXI, and in addition will include the UK premiere of Casi Casa, by Mats Ek, former Artistic Director of Cullberg Ballet and former choreographer with Nederlands Dans Theater, Hamburg Ballet and Paris Opéra Ballet.

During all press nights, authentic Cuban cocktails will be on offer courtesy of Cuban rum, Havana Club. Havana Club will host the main bar and provide the ultimate setting to an evening of the finest Cuban culture and dance. Enjoy Havana Club responsibly www.drinkaware.co.uk

Tour dates:

19-20 Mar Sadler’s Wells, London Programme B
www.sadlerswells.com / 0844 412 4322

Danza Contemporanea de Cuba
Contemporary dance is a relatively recent development in Cuba, beginning in 1959 when Ramiro Guerra founded the Conjunto Nacional de Danza Moderna (National Modern Dance Group). Guerra, who had danced with Martha Graham's company in New York, moulded the Conjunto's repertoire into a uniquely Cuban blend of modern American theatre, Afro-Caribbean dance styles and classical European ballet.

The company's name eventually changed to Danza Contemporanea de Cuba. Today it counts 60 dancers drawn from the Escuela Nacional de Arte, Cuba's national art school. A number of dancers from Danza Contemporanea de Cuba have gone on to form their own smaller, experimental companies after dancing with the company.

Currently under the direction of Miguel Iglesias, Danza Contemporanea de Cuba is severely restricted with regards to its available budget and resources, but has nevertheless managed to undergo a small number of tours in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa, and counts more than 70 works in its repertoire.

ST PATRICK’S DAY: LEGENDARY IRISH CHEF RICHARD CORRIGAN TO HOST A STYLISH CELEBRATION AT BENTLEY’S
Richard Corrigan’s iconic Irish seafood restaurant is the ideal venue for this year’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Harking from County Meath, Ireland, Richard knows the vital ingredients for both a St Patrick’s Day meal as well as entertainment.

The Jameson Room at Bentley's will play host to this exclusive St Patrick’s Day event on Wednesday 17th March. The celebrations will start from midday where Bentley’s will be serving a delicious Irish buffet style lunch. There will be Smoked Salmon on Irish Soda Bread and a selection of Oysters to start. Guests will then be presented with a Whole T J Crowe’s Sucking Pig which will be carved in the room with freshly baked rolls. As an accompaniment, there will be bowls of Richard Corrigan’s classic Irish Stew. To finish, there will be Irish Apple Tart with Whiskey Cream and Crozier Blue soaked in Banyals.

Guests of this exclusive occasion can make a day of it, enjoying the private Jameson Room from 12.30pm until late with a fully stocked cash bar including Guinness on draft! Due to the high demand of this event, Bentley’s will also be putting on a special St Patrick’s Day menu on offer in the Grill Room from 2:30pm-4pm serving Smoked Salmon, Richard Corrigan’s classic Irish Stew and Irish Apple Tart with Whiskey Cream for just £32.95.

Back by popular demand, Hungry Grass will be performing their brand of energised traditional Irish music. There will also be internationally acclaimed singer/pianist Anna Corcoran playing between 6pm and 10pm.

Tickets cost £40 pp for the full day event or £32.95pp for the afternoon menu. To book spaces or for more information, call 020 7758 4141 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill
Address
11-15 Swallow Street
London
W1B 4DG
Nearest Tube
Piccadilly Circus
Contact Details
T: +44 (0)20 7734 4756
F: +44 (0)20 7758 4140

LOLA'S LAUNCH ST. PATRICK'S DAY CUPCAKE!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a limited edition Irish Cream cupcake from LOLA’s Kitchen!

A sumptuous chocolate sponge base with a dash of Baileys liqueur has been topped with a heavenly vanilla and Baileys buttercream icing and decorated with a traditional green Shamrock.

Baked fresh every morning, these cupcakes are hand-made using only the finest ingredients and are available during the week 15th – 21st March in Selfridges and Harrods or to order from the LOLA’s Kitchen website http://www.lolas-kitchen.co.uk

Lola’s Online Prices:
Regular Cupcake: £2.00
Tiny Cupcake: £1.00

Selfridges and Harrods Prices:
Regular Cupcake: £2.25
Tiny Cupcake: £1.10

THE BRABANTIA 'COLOUR YOUR BIN' CALENDAR FOR 2010/11

How does the Colour Your Bin service work?

With over 200 RAL international standard colours available, Brabantia’s personalised Colour Your Bin service can help you find just the right match.

Professionally coated in the colour of your choice, now you really can ‘get the look’ you’ve seen in those glossy interiors magazines and on television makeover shows.

This personalisation service is available on the 45 litre sized Touch bin through selected retailers and via the Brabantia web-store: http://www.brabantia.com/Data/Colouryourbin/en/

The cost will be approximately £275 (plus £8.50 delivery to UK mainland addresses), with delivery either to the retailer where the order was placed or to your home address.

The Touch Bin
The Touch Bin® has a number of hallmark features, including ‘soft touch’ opening for easy and light operation, and a unique hinge design which means the lid opens silently.

Ideal for busy kitchens, the 45 litre capacity bin is large enough for all the household waste. The brilliant steel lid unit is easily removed, and size-matching Brabantia bin liners with tie-tapes are available to make emptying and sealing the rubbish a hassle-free task.

All Touch bins come with a 10-year guarantee.

Dimensions

Touch Bin® - 45 litre
Diameter
365mm
Height
755mm

Brabantia products are available from leading retailers, including high street department stores, superstores, quality independent housewares and kitchen product specialists. For stockist details, please contact the Brabantia sales department on 0844 873 5848 or visit Brabantia’s website www.brabantia.com.

MOTHERS EAT FOR FREE AT GILGAMESH!
Acclaimed Pan-Asian restaurant Gilgamesh is welcoming mothers on Mother’s Day with a very special treat.

On Sunday 14th March mothers will receive their entire meal on a complimentary basis, allowing devoted offspring to spoil them in an extremely economical way! The only rules are that only one mother is allowed per table for bookings of four and more.

Mothers can tuck into a delicious three-course meal for free, while their guests can enjoy it all for a reasonable £30 per person. Dishes include; Clear Essence of Tomato, Cardamon and Lobster, Gilgamesh’s signature Duck and Watermelon salad and Den Miso Baked Salmon with Lime, Cauliflower Purée and Spiced Sorrel. Mums can round off their perfect meal with a stunning Tropical Fruit Mousse served with Passion Fruit Jelly. The menu is available for both lunch and dinner on Mother’s Day.

One lucky mum and their guest will also win the chance for a one-off masterclass with celebrated Executive Chef, Ian Pengelley.

So go on, spoil your mother and bring her to Gilgamesh this Mother’s Day.

GILGAMESH
Camden View
Camden Stables Market
Chalk Farm Road
London NW1 8AH
020 7 482 5757
http://www.gilgameshbar.com/

BELLA ITALIA IS NO SHRINKING ‘VIOLETTE’ THIS MOTHER’S DAY
- Restaurant launches limited-edition Mother’s Day dish in aid of charity -

Italian restaurant Bella Italia will be unveiling a limited-edition dish with a difference this month – the UK’s first purple pasta in aid of the Wellbeing of Women charity.

Throughout March, Bella chefs across the country will be adding a splash of colour to their fettuccini pasta to match the trademark purple of the charity which raises money for medical research into women's’ health.

The restaurant chain will donate 50p from every Fettuccini Violette sold to the charity. Set to be a hit with mums everywhere, the dish features grilled chicken breast, leeks and creamy gorgonzola sauce on a glorious bed of purple pasta.

Sourced from the village of San Severino off the Amalfi cost in Italy, the purple pasta contains all natural ingredients and gets its colour from ingredients such as artichokes, tomato, beetroot and turmeric.

Bella Italia development chef Vittorio Lettieri said: “Our colourful creation for Wellbeing of Women is a bit of fun for a serious cause. It’s great that customers can treat their mums as well as do their bit for charity at the same time.”

The Fettuccini Violette will be available from 3-31 March and prices at £10.50. For restaurant locations and further information visit http://www.bellaitalia.co.uk.

FRAE RE-OPENS ON FRIDAY 12TH MARCH WITH A BRAND NEW LOOK...
London fell in love with Frae last summer when it opened its doors selling delicious 100% fat- free, low calorie, organic frozen yogurt in Camden Passage, Angel. Now, after a period of refurbishment, Frae is proud to unveil its sensational new look and a unique menu.

Frae has built up a loyal following thanks to its quality frozen yogurt, swirled in its simplest, healthiest and most natural form. Now, to complement the great taste of Frae, Scots Martyn Pollock and Donald Murray are pleased to introduce a stylish new store design which takes influence from the charismatic boutiques of Camden Passage. Original BTC lighting and Tom Dixon furniture harmonise with the one-off wall designs, providing a superb experience for customers who can enjoy their fat-free frozen yogurt as they watch the hustle and bustle of the antiques traders nearby.

Frae doesn’t play around with its frozen yogurt. It comes fresh from a certified organic farm and no artificial additives or preservatives are added. It’s all natural and the yogurt is packed full of live pro-biotics and active cultures. Frae comes in two flavours: Natural and Green Tea and the new menu includes a list of ‘Frae Favourites’, which gives customers a list of classic frozen yogurt with topping combos such as Frae Red (Natural frozen yogurt with Strawberries and Raspberries) and Frae Blue (Natural frozen yogurt with Blueberries, Granola and Honey).

Served in "eco-friendly" packaging (yogurt tubs are made from sustainably managed forestry; spoons / smoothie cups are made from corn; and coffee cups are fully bio-degradable), Frae customers can enjoy an entirely "guilt-free" experience!

Open 11am till 10pm (Sun – Thur) and 11am – 11pm (Fri – Sat), 7 days a week, Frae is the perfect destination whether you are grabbing a well-deserved treat after shopping in the Camden Passage boutiques, picking up a healthy snack "on the run" or taking time out with friends.

In addition to frozen yogurt, Frae also offers a full range of organic, fair-trade coffees and blended smoothies.

- Frae can be found at: 27 Camden Passage, Angel, Islington N1 8EA

- Opening Hours: 11am till 10pm, Sun – Thur

11am till 11pm, Fri - Sat

- Follow us on Twitter @FRAE__ or join as a fan on Facebook

- Visit our website at: http://www.frae.co.uk/ (to launch shortly after 12th March)

SECOND MICHELIN STAR AWARDED TO LE SAINT-MARTIN
Yannick Franques is awarded his second Michelin star for his menu at Le Saint-Martin at the Chateau Saint Martin & Spa

Situated within the picturesque Chateau Saint Martin and Spa (sister hotel of the Hotel du Cap Eden Roc) a fortified Monastery dating back to Roman times, Le Saint-Martin is a refined restaurant seating 35 guests that celebrates the talent of head chef, Yannick Franques. Blending traditional and contemporary cuisine, this former student of Alain Ducasse, Christian Constant and Eric Fréchon takes an inspired new look at great French classics.

An authentic craftsman, Yannick Franques prepares dishes of sheer excellence that use superb fresh ingredients. Yannick has a serious approach to cuisine, not only implementing precision timing but also incorporating inventive twists into his seasonings.

The superb offerings on Le Saint-Martin menu (which changes four times a year), include:

• Crispy red mullet with sweet red pepper and paprika, squid with anchovies and pine nuts
• Lobster cooked in a saffron-flavoured fish soup breaded with dehydrated black olives and aniseed
• Poached Sole glazed with a nut-brown butter zabaglione, velvety lamb’s lettuce reduction and capers
• Pigeon a la royale, truffled celery root spaghetti, sauce thickened with black spiced chocolate
• Barbary free-range duckling, glazed with coffee extract, turnips and fig puree, strong jus
• Roasted Lamb with herbs, Zucchini and goat’s milk cheese cannelloni, black garlic jus

The talent of Jean-Michel Manière, Pastry Chef at Le Saint-Martin is demonstrated in the superb dessert menu:

• Black Chocolate, heart of guanaja 80% and praline flamed millefeuille style
• Milk Chocolate, andoa 39% and diced exotic fruit, coconut chips and sorbet
• Pear Williams, poached in a blackcurrant juice, iced vanilla mousse, chestnut foamy cream
• Gingerbread, tarte soufflee Saint Martin, lavender honey ice cream

At age 27 and a native of Nice, Head Sommelier, Jean-Christophe Rault takes genuine pleasure in sharing his love for wines and their respective regions with his clientele. After obtaining a distinction in the wine-waiter’s art at the Moulin Fleury in Touraine, in 2003, he worked for major establishments such as the Château Belmont at Tours (2 Michelin stars) and, more recently, the Château d’Artigny at Montbazon.

In July 2007 the Oetker Group entrusted the general management of both the Hotel du Cap Eden Roc and the Château Saint-Martin and Spa in the expert hands of Monsieur Philippe Perd with the aim of developing a real synergy between these two flagship hotels on the Côte d’Azur. The presentation of this second Michelin star to Le Saint-Martin is truly a testament to this and the excellence of these Oetker properties.


Le Saint-Martin
Chateau Saint Martin & Spa
Avenue des Templiers.
06 140 Vence
Reservations +33(0)4 93 58 02 02

www.chateau-st-martin.com

NO GAIN – WITH NO PAIN! CONTEMPORARY INDIAN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT TRISHNA HAS A SELECTION OF HEALTHY LUNCH OPTIONS
Spring is on its way, and all those forgiving, bulge-burying sweaters will soon be back in the wardrobe until autumn, but there’s no need for starvation rations: designed to satisfy the most careful gourmet – and, since spices and fresh seasonal seafood are as kind to waistlines as they are to palates, there is no need to be bland in order to be beautiful at lunchtime in the run up to spring.

The menu is available at lunchtime from 12 – 2.45pm, 6-7pm and after 9.45pm.
The menu is priced at £14.50 for 2 courses (£29 with wine flight), £17.50 for 3 courses (£32 with wine flight), £20.50 for 4 courses (£35 with wine flight) and £23.50 for 5 courses (£38 with wine flight).

Wild Mushroom Salad
Garlic, Wild Leaves, Mushroom - Pomegranate Tikki

Lobster and Crab salad
Mooli (a variety of crispy Japanese radish, also known as daikon), Cucumber, Cauliflower Pakora, Green Chilli and Lime

Chargrilled Wild Tiger Prawn
Peanut and Coriander

Fish Seekh Kebab
Dill, Cucumber, Ginger

Hariyali Bream
Mint, Corinader, Tomato Kachumber

Virtuous eating has rarely tasted this good.

Trishna is the popular Marylebone seafood restaurant that opened early last year. For those who think that giving up alcohol with good food is a sacrifice too far, the restaurant offers a fine selection of matched wines available by the glass, as well as beers from Europe and India. The restaurant is located at 15-17 Blandford Street, Marylebone Village, London, W1U 3DG, www.trishnalondon.com

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