The Alhambra collection, a Van Cleef & Arpels icon, meets the diamond in a dazzling tribute: Magic Alhambra Pavé Diamonds. Eight pieces, in white gold, make up this collection, never before seen. The generous pave setting pays homage to the most exacting standards of the Maison: those of High Jewellery.

Since 1968, the iconic Alhambra collection has become the lucky charm of those who wear it and those who offer the jewels as gifts. Van Cleef & Arpels now launches an even more dazzling opportunity for happiness. The Magic Alhambra Pavé Diamonds collection highlights its symbols of good luck, health, prosperity and true love. What’s the secret? An exclusive pavé setting of exquisite diamonds, all rigorously selected, set in white gold.

Luck that is both exclusive and limitless Luck with a High Jewellery signature
Each version of the lucky four-leaf clover varies in size; all are adorned with diamonds of remarkable quality. This radiant asymmetry is designed to enhance a woman’s grace and elegance.

Play with the setting to catch the light
For the Magic Alhambra pavé diamonds, the Mains d’Or at Van Cleef & Arpels, have adapted a traditional technique used in High Jewellery. These outstanding craftsmen have created a unique stone-setting architecture designed to minimize the precious metal. Sparkling on the front and subtle on the back, the honeycomb setting enhances the diamond’s inner light. The white gold surround accentuates their clarity. The diamonds, cleverly positioned, seem to vibrate in the light.
The shine is tantalizing, alive and mysterious.

Eight jewels, eight reasons to glow
The famous golden perlée contours of the clover adorn eight new jewels. The long necklace or sautoir in white gold features sixteen stylized clover motifs, each varying in size. The charms that dangle happily from the earrings (in a single or triple motif version) are asymmetrical and enhance the graceful line of the neck. A necklace and a bracelet, woven from the finest of white gold chains, dance in the light. Two rings, one single and the other “between–the-fingers”, irresistibly attracts the eye to the hand. A pendant radiantly celebrates the exquisite diamond setting.
The Magic Alhambra Pavé Diamond collection is the alliance of happy-go-lucky charm and the savoir-faire of Van Cleef & Arpels.

Each of its jewels can be worn with the other collections of Alhambra or of Perlée: these multiple combinations will be an ode to the whimsy and imagination of women.
Wear a Magic Alhambra jewel... and luck becomes even more desirable.
Thanks to the exclusive setting technique and the generous pavé effect, the playful asymmetry accentuates the variations of light, enhances the sparkle of diamonds and makes a woman’s beauty shine even stronger.

This alliance of jewellery expertise and radiant creativity gives Van Cleef & Arpels the opportunity to offer a new and spectacular take on a timeless icon.

Magic Alhambra Pavé Diamonds offers 8 sumptuous variations of the charmed Alhambra motif.
1 long necklace with 16 motifs 1 charms necklace 1 pendant necklace 1 bracelet
1 pair of earrings with 3 motifs 1 pair of earrings with 1 motif 1 between-the-fingers ring 1 single motif ring

Alhambra, Perlée and Between the fingers ring are trademarks of Van Cleef & Arpels
Images courtesy of Van Cleef & Arpels

http://www.vancleef-arpels.com/en/van-cleef.html#/home/

JOIN BLISS’ CRAFT CLUB AND HELP PREMATURE AND SICK BABIES

Do you love knitting and sewing? Bliss the special care baby charity has launched a new online craft club called Bliss Loves Crafts.

www.bliss.org.uk/crafts

Around 80,000 babies are born premature or sick and in need of specialist hospital care each year in the UK and by supporting Bliss you’ll be enabling us to help these babies and their families.

Bliss Loves Crafts is a membership craft club where you’ll have exclusive access to a range of beautiful, contemporary patterns from baby clothes and toys to vintage items for knitters and stitchers. All patterns are free to download for members.

For those members who want to knit and sew tiny items for premature babies, we also have a regularly updated list of neonatal units around the UK of who would like to receive these items so that people can send them straight in to the hospitals that need them.

Everyone who joins will also receive a free monthly e newsletter with updates of the new patterns available online, exclusive offers and prize draws.

Irene Loucas, Bliss’ Individual Giving Officer said, “Membership of Bliss Loves Crafts is not only a great way to access exclusive patterns but you’ll also be supporting our vital work, helping premature and sick babies and their families.”

Subscription to Bliss Loves Crafts is only £2.50 per month by direct debit or £25 per year for individuals or if you are part of a craft club already you could join as a group for £45 per year.

For more information visit www.bliss.org.uk/crafts or call 020 7378 5740

HASTINGS DIRECT SUPPORTS THINK BIKE SAFETY CAMPAIGN

From today (July 1st), motorbike insurance broker Hastings Direct will be supporting bike safety working in conjunction with the Shiny Side Up Partnership’s Think Bike safety campaign donating £2 for every policy sold.

Hastings Direct is one of the fastest growing suppliers of bike insurance in the UK. This exclusive new partnership will enable Shiny Side Up to receive donations for each motorbike policy sold whether directly from Hastings web site – www.hastingsdirect.com or by calling the company on 0800 11 1066, or via a price comparison site.

Established in 2002, Shiny Side Up is a partnership between professionals from road safety, accident investigation and police traffic management teams. In recent years the partnership has also benefited enormously from the support of the Highways Agency.
The name Shiny Side Up was chosen to reflect the bikers’ expression “Keep your shiny side up” - implying that the rubber side should stay firmly on the road! Its Think Bike and other safety signs indicate a route which has claimed riders’ lives, or left them seriously injured.
To further support the visibility of bike safety, Hastings Direct will also include a Think Bike window sticker for use in the home or car to every policyholder purchasing its insurance.

Dec Fisher, head of bike, Hastings Direct: “More than one rider dies every day* in Britain and over 5,500 are seriously injured. We are proud to support bike safety and help raise awareness of motorcyclists to all road users.”

Sheila Ormerod, campaign organiser, Shiny Side Up Partnership: “The members of the Shiny Side Up Partnership welcome the support of Hastings Direct in helping to reinforce motorcycle safety campaign messages. The campaign has had proven benefits in casualty reduction on the routes that carry the safety information signs and Hastings Direct contributions will be invaluable in further promoting these messages and saving lives.”

For more information or to get a bike insurance quote, please call Hastings Bike team on 0800 11 1066.

MGEITF 2011 RICKY GERVAIS CONFIRMS EDINBURGH TELEVISION FESTIVAL EVENT

The MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival today confirms the addition of multi-award winning writer and comedian, Ricky Gervais to this year’s already stellar line-up.

Comedy treasure Ricky Gervais has been very busy in the USA - producing hit TV shows, making movies, hosting awards shows and making mischief with the Hollywood A-list. The comedian, actor, director and multi-award winning writer will be quizzed on his experiences of the television industry in America. The star will give a personal insight into his Sky 1 hit, An Idiot Abroad in conversation with broadcaster Richard Bacon and an audience Q&A opportunity.

Also confirmed today is Chloe Sladden, Director of Content & Programming at Twitter, who works with media, news and entertainment organizations to imagine and implement new approaches to content creation, audience engagement, and journalism. Chloe will be giving the keynote address for the MGEITF Futureview, discussing the power of Twitter to revolutionize the way TV viewers discover and interact with programming in real time. Sladden will provide a provocative view of what’s changed so far –and what happens next.

Sladden commented: "I'm excited to join the Edinburgh International Television Festival to share, debate and discuss how Twitter is changing the TV viewing experience. I look forward to conversations with colleagues and partners about what the future holds for interactive TV."

Additionally joining the high-calibre list of contributors at MGEITF this year are comedian and actor Lee Mack, English journalist and television presenter Esther Rantzen, Irish television writer, actor and director Graham Linehan, and BBC Drama Commissioning Controller <http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/bbc> , Ben Stephenson.

Other industry luminaries already confirmed to appear include; Dr. Eric Schmidt (Executive Chairman of Google), Professor Brian Cox, the stars of The Only Way Is Essex and Downton Abbey, Miranda Hart and The Killing’s Sofie Gråbøl.

The Festival will take place from August 27 – 29 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. To find out more about the programme and to register, please visit www.mgeitf.co.uk

THE ROCKPORT COMPANY OPENS NEW RETAIL STORE IN LONDON

Store is the first of its kind in the UK and showcases the new retail concept Stockport (June 2011) – The Rockport Company ® (www.rockport.com/www.rockport.co.uk) is proud to announce the opening of a new concept store on London’s South Molton Street, in mid June, 2011. Nestled in one of the city’s key shopping areas, the store located at 5 South Molton Street, is 78 square meters in size and features Rockport’s new store concept. Rockport also recently opened their first store in Ireland, on Dublin’s Wicklow Street, on April 20th 2011.

The Rockport Company is a global leader in men’s and women’s footwear. With a rich and innovative heritage built around walking, and with the support of adidas, Rockport is known for their unique combination of contemporary style and engineered comfort that appeals to today’s global metropolitan professional.

Rockport’s new Spring Summer 2011 men’s and women’s footwear collections showcase their walkability philosophy through the integration of performance technology, such as adiPRENE by adidas, that makes style comfortable and allows consumers to look good longer. Additionally the Rockport women’s accessories collection will be offered at the store.

Part of Rockport’s retail strategy is a unique store concept, where the inventory is maintained on the selling floor. Select stores also now feature digital media displays showcasing seasonal campaigns and themes, elevating the marketing beyond typical in-store graphics. “Our store concept allows our sales associates to remain engaged with Rockport customers during their Rockport shopping visit, for a superior consumer experience,” said Matthew O’ Connor, General Manager for UK and Ireland, The Rockport Company. The store design concept was launched in 2009 and to date has over 117 locations across the globe with expansion in the U.S., Russia, Hong Kong, Germany, Philippines and Malaysia.

“We selected South Molton Street in London because of its location and upscale shopping experience. With over 25 specialty shops that attract our consumer demographic of metropolitan professionals, we are confident this store opening will be a big success." said O’ Connor.

For more information about The Rockport Company, please visit www.rockport.com or www.rockport.co.uk

Store Location: 5 South Molton Street
Web site: www.rockport.co.uk
Phone Number: 020-762-929-80
Store Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm; Sunday, 12pm to 5pm

THELMA & LOUISE OFFERS TOP TIPS FOR FEMALE TRAVELLERS
As the famous female buddy movie celebrates its 20th anniversary, women’s online travel community of the same name offers top travel tips for girl gappers

2011 marks the 20th anniversary of the iconic gal-pal, road-trip movie, “Thelma & Louise” and for many young women now is the time to start preparing for a travel adventure of their own – minus the film’s sticky ending, of course!

As thousands jet off on their pre or post-university gap years - or summer “mini-gaps,” for those heading straight to university in the autumn to avoid the dreaded tuition fees hike - Thelma & Louise http://www.thelmandlouise.com, the women’s online travel community inspired by that very movie, is offering top tips for girl gappers.

1. Challenge yourself - Do something which is alien to you and get out of your comfort zone. Doing what you are used to is more of the same. Even going on the underground in a foreign city is an eye opener. Be open to doing what the locals do. If they look as though they are enjoying it, there must be a reason!
2. Pack strategically – Only pack what you know you will use, rather than carting around a whole load of clothes that will never see the light of day and remember that unless you are heading off into the wilderness you will be able to buy and replenish essential items along the way. It’s often cheaper to buy these items oversees than it would have been at home and picking up a few special souvenirs on your travels is all part of the experience. Carry a lightweight pashmina or shawl to cover up in countries where this may be required, especially for entering religious buildings or shrines. Also, take a small magnifying mirror with sucker pads on the back which you can attach to any surface (even if it is the underside of the bunk above!) and a head-torch so that you can put your make up on in the dark!
3. Be prepared for some quiet time - Always have a good book with you and a notebook to write down thoughts and impressions. It’s amazing how stimulating to the imagination a new environment can be. Just forget being in a rush and observe.
4. Get a little help from your friends – in both the planning stages of your trip and during your travels, make sure you tap into the best resource you have available to you – your friends! Take advice from friends and family who have visited the countries you are going to and use social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook to get instant tips and recommendations on where to eat, what to see, what to avoid and great places to stay, as you arrive at your destination. You can also use www.thelmandlouise.com to post a trip idea, question or topic in the forum and receive advice and tips from a whole community of women travellers!
5. Meet up with a local female – Whether you are travelling with a couple of girlfriends or as a lone female it’s a good idea to locate other women in the destination you are visiting to sight-see with or simply grab a coffee/drink/dinner with. You can tap into her local, insider knowledge of which dodgy parts of town to avoid and where’s fun to go out. You can use www.thelmandlouise.com to find members all over the world.
6. Find a travel buddy – If your friends just don’t have the same travel ambitions as you and you don’t fancy travelling solo, look for a travel buddy online to share the adventure with. www.thelmandlouise.com connects like-minded women but we always recommend that you meet up with your prospective travel companion before you plan a trip together – not just for safety but to ensure you get on. Even if you are happy to travel alone for the most part, it could be fun to find someone to share part of your journey with, so consider looking for a buddy for certain aspects of your adventure that you might not want to do alone.
7. Book a tour – Independent travel is liberating but consider booking certain legs of your journey as part of an organised tour, particularly if it’s an adventurous experience such as Gorilla trekking in Rwanda or hiking the Inca Trail. Using a travel company such as The Adventure Company http://www.adventurecompany.co.uk is a great way for you and your friends to mix with other backpackers and travellers for short bursts within a wider, independent trip. Alternatively, if you only have a couple of months to do your travelling it might be worth booking with a travel company for the whole trip to maximise your time away.
8. Make an effort to talk to the people you meet - If they don’t respond, it doesn’t matter as you may never meet them again, and if they do, it’s a bonus.
9. Hire a personal GPS - If you are heading off the beaten track, hire a personal GPS tracking device (www.traakit.co.uk ; from £60 per month) that regularly pings back your co-ordinates by email and SMS to a nominated friend or family member. It must have an SOS alert button too.
10.Sign up to Skype – stay connected to friends and family at home as well as pals you meet along the way with Skype . You can make free video calls, cheap phone calls to landlines and mobiles and communicate using instant messaging.

For more information on Thelma & Louise and to become a member go to www.thelmandlouise.com

PHILIPPE FRANCQ COLLABORATES WITH GIORGIO ARMANI FOR ARMANI CODE SPORT
Giorgio Armani is pleased to announce the launch of the new Armani Code Sport fragrance, using acclaimed cartoonist Philippe Francq’s stunning interpretations of what the advertising does not tell: what happens between the Armani Code encounter of the 2 characters at night in a LA party and the mysterious pool scene of Armani Code Sport (www.armanicode.com)

The Fragrance - a top note trio of mints; wild mint, peppermint and spearmint, create an unexpected, explosive bouquet of incredible freshness. Sicilian mandarin and citrus lemon add an Italian breeze to this cosmopolitan fragrance. The heart of the fragrance reveals the seductive power of Code Sport. With the highest concentration ever used in perfumery, ambrox, the absolute olfactive translation of physical desire, is heated to the burning point with a blend of vetiver and ginger, the alliance of sophistication and sensuality. Like a crisp coating of ice, Hivernal underlines these contrasts and prolongs the dialogue between icy crispness and sensual breath, giving the fragrance an almost unlimited life.

The Technology- New techniques of molecular distillation and extraction by CO2, allow a better isolation of the scented molecules to give better quality and freshness. Perfumer Jacques Cavallier explains,

“This fragrance is a concentrate of pure tension, like an explosion of citric and icy freshness on a base of vibrant wood and sensual amber.”

For more information on Armani Code Sport and to discover Phillippe Francq’s seductive comic strip visit www.armanicode.com where you can get your hands on a free sample.

ESCAPE BUSTLING BOND STREET WITH HUSH’S ICED TEA SELECTION
Hush is delighted to announce the arrival of the restaurant’s iced tea menu, serving new, refreshing blends of flavoured ice tea. The menu will start on the 7th June and last all through the Summer, available throughout the Brasserie and in Hush’s iconic courtyard.
Guests will be able to enjoy an array of iced tea drinks including Jasmine and Strawberry, Chamomile and Peach, Summer Rose and Ginger and Lemon. Complementing the iced teas will be an assortment of sorbets including, peach, strawberry and lemon.
Providing an exciting alternative summer treat to the conventional Pimms, Hush will offer ‘spiked’ iced teas with a dash of traditionally British Hendricks’s gin. A perfect afternoon retreat, the Hush courtyard will be a buzzing cocktail sipping social scene.
Also new to the courtyard is Hush’s traditional ice-cream bicycle which will serve a delicious assortment of home made ice creams. Guests can enjoy mouth-watering flavours including salted fudge and praline.
A peaceful haven tucked away from the crowds of Mayfair, Hush is a sophisticated yet relaxed brasserie, serving Modern European food, with delectable and exciting flavours. There are also a number of chic and stylish private dining rooms available, all offering an outstanding experience to your classiest events.

Hush, No. 8 Lancashire Court, Brook Street, London W1S 1EY Dining - Monday – Saturday from 12pm until 11pm Lounge Bar remains open until 12am.
www.Hush.co.uk

A SUMMMER OF FAMILY FUN AT NUMBER ONE PARK LANE
- InterContinental London Park Lane launches family package from just £98.50 per person -
Forget bucket and spade beach breaks, or road trips to the lakes – this summer why not spend fun-filled family days at Number One Park Lane where a huge array of activities is bound to keep both parents and children entertained.

Enjoy complimentary use of the Boris Bikes and let your family uncover London’s hidden haunts and cultural gems, or take a trip to our neighbour HRH Queen Elizabeth II on a visit of a palatial scale! Savour indulgent picnics in Hyde Park dining on Cookbook Cafe’s gourmet hampers or even splash about in the Serpentine – if your brood is brave enough.

Alternatively if your clan likes a little theatrics then why not check in to the InterContinental London Park Lane between 13th and 27th August to enjoy Kids Week. This annual event is a magical fortnight of theatre, family-friendly entertainment and behind the scene tours of some of London’s most loved playhouses and the best part is kids go free!

Centrally located between Knightsbridge and Mayfair, the five-star InterContinental London Park Lane is the ideal base for families and boasts some of London’s best views. The hotel offers a mouth-watering selection of re-fuelling stations including Theo Randall’s restaurant ‘Theo’s’, Cookbook Cafe, Wellington Lounge and The Arch Bar. Spa InterContinental – the hotel’s vibrant urban metro spa – is an oasis for relaxation and boasts a menu of indulgent and revitalising pick-me-ups perfect for tired parents. Rooms and suites at the hotel are stylish and elegant with many offering stunning views over London’s royal parks, plus interconnecting rooms are perfect for keeping the kids at arms length yet offer parents the peace of mind they need for a good night’s sleep!

Subject to availability, valid for stays between 1st August 2011 and 31st August 2011, and priced from £394** for a family of four (just £98.50 per person), the InterContinental London Park Lane Family Package includes:

· One night in two interconnecting rooms

· Breakfast for four at Cookbook Cafe

· Choice of either a picnic from Cookbook Cafe and day use of Boris Bikes for four people*; or two adult and two child entrance tickets for Buckingham Palace.

· 4pm late check out

NB: *Minimum age is 14 years

**Family Package is + VAT
To book or for more information on the Family Package call 0207 409 3131 or visit www.london.intercontinental.com and click on SPECIAL OFFERS

CELEBRATE BASTILLE WITH TASTY OFFER FROM AIR FRANCE AT CAFÉ ROUGE
The French know how to celebrate in style, especially when it comes to Bastille Day. Paris this month will see an atmosphere like no other - fireworks, feasts, passing parades and Parisians partying across the city.

To celebrate the legendary storming of Bastille, Air France has joined forces with Café Rouge restaurants to offer a free bottle of wine to everyone who books a flight with Air France during July – no matter where you are travelling in the world!

All email booking confirmations this month will include a voucher for a bottle of French wine which can be redeemed at your local Café Rouge throughout July when spending £25 or more.

Diners are also being given the chance to win an enchanting family trip to Paris with Air France to discover the City of Light in all its glory. As well as taking part in restaurants, the competition is also live at www.airfrance.co.uk and www.caferouge.co.uk - a votre santé!

Whatever tempts you to Paris this summer - be it the food, shopping or Parisian party spirit – Air France is offering celebratory summer fares from just £98* return including all taxes.

Air France flies to Paris Charles de Gaulle from nine airports in the UK and Ireland, so getting to the capital couldn’t be easier. And for foodies travelling further afield, the Air France hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle offers easy connections to an extensive worldwide network.

Visit www.airfrance.co.uk for more information.

Party in Paris this July – diary dates

Bastille Day (14 July) France's national holiday commemorates the storming of the Bastille at the start of the French Revolution. Crowds line the streets for fireworks, feasts and partying!

• Paris Jazz Festival (weekends until 31 July) An annual summer event which presents a programme of free concerts in the beautiful surroundings of the Parc Floral.

• Paris Plage (throughout July) This July, two miles of the Seine will be turned into a beach complete with white sand and sunbeds. It's free to play petanque and volleyball, plus there's entertainment, from comedy to trip-hop.

• Open-Air Cinema at La Villette (throughout July) This month marks the start of Parc de la Villette’s Open-Air Cinema. Pack a picnic, bask in balmy temperatures and watch movies with the locals.

• Musiques et Jardins Festival (throughout July) French chanson and world music take pride of place in the Musiques et Jardins summer festival. The event showcases both France's emerging talent and international musicians at venues across Paris.

SOLO DINING FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY?
Japanese restaurant group Feng Sushi offers sustainably sourced, classic and modern takes on sushi and sashimi, plus a seasonal menu which changes every three months and might feature dishes such as panko crusted seafood curry or savoury spicy tuna hotpot with shimeji mushrooms, rocket and rice. With sites in Fulham, Kensington, Notting Hill Gate and South Bank Centre among others, Feng Sushi is the perfect stop off when out shopping, at a gallery or sightseeing.

Kerbisher & Malt has brought London’s best Fish and Chips to Hammersmith. Committed to serving immaculately sourced produce, freshly prepared with skill and care, this restaurant offers treats such as battered haddock, cod, plaice or pollock with hand cut chips for the reasonable price of £7 for a standard portion. The menu also features more unusual options, such as a fish finger butty and crispy calamari.

For affordable, top quality Mexican food visit Tortilla. All food is freshly prepared daily and tempting choices include burritos, fajitas and tacos with delicious fillings such as grilled chicken, steak or braised pork. Tortilla is also the home of the ‘naked burrito’, the lower-carb option.

Cocomaya has branches in London’s Connaught Village and on Pavillion Road just off Sloane Square. Afternoon tea is a highlight, and the perfect place to sit with copy of Vogue. Visitors are able to choose from the bakery’s beautiful and extensive selection of cakes and teas and, there is seating both in and outside Cocomaya at both sites. The list also includes a number of nut, dairy, sugar and wheat free items.

FLATPLANET® Café is a cool, central place to chill out while enjoying one of their signature flats Lamb Aegean, El Diablo, Aubergenie, or Wikileeks. Alternatively it is great to grab a quick and healthy take away. It is fast-food at a leisurely pace that centres around on simple spelt flatbreads made from spelt flour (rather than modern wheat). The gluten-free brownies or raspberry oatbars also make a delicious snack.

The bar at Pollen Street Social is a great place to come in and enjoy a cocktail and some tapas. Highlights from the tapas menu include Clams a la Plancha with Olive Oil and Bacon and the Cotswold Lamb Chop with Aioli. Alternatively the set lunch menu is priced at £20 for two courses and £23.50 for three, making Jason Atherton’s exemplary cooking accessible to everyone.

www.flatplanet.co.uk / 39 Great Marlborough Street, W1F 7JG / 020 7734 3133
www.cocomaya.co.uk
www.pollenstreetsocial.com

SPICE MARKET INTRODUCES ASIAN-INSPIRED DISHES TO BREAKFAST MENU
Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s London restaurant, Spice Market, has launched two new South East Asian-Inspired breakfast dishes to compliment their already extensive morning menu. Guests can now choose to start the day with either Cornish Crab & Egg Scramble, Sesame, Chillies and Lime, or Coconut Pancakes with Maple-Lavender Syrup & Pomelo. These dishes, along with many others, can be enjoyed alongside Spice Market’s buffet which includes yoghurts, seasonal fruit and freshly baked pastries.
The new dishes are made with the finest ingredients. The Cornish Crab & Egg Scramble has authentic Chinese Shaoxing wine and Nam Pla (Asian fish sauce) incorporated into the dish and is available for £12.50. The Coconut Pancakes, priced at £11, are made with coconut milk, fresh grapefruit juice and Pomelo – a citrus fruit native to South East Asia. The cuisine at Spice Market is Jean-Georges’ interpretation of the eclectic food experienced during his many trips across South East Asia. The breakfast menu now reflects the delectable Asian delights that feature on Spice Market’s Lunch and A La Carte menus.
The breakfast buffet is perfect for meetings and offers a wide choice. Other A La Carte dishes include an English Breakfast, French Toast with Sautéed Apple and Scottish Smoked Salmon with Toasted Brioche and Poached Eggs.
It is not only the food that will tempt visitors at Spice Market. Guests can enjoy a wide range of coffees, juices and smoothies for a perfect, healthy start to the day. For those with something to celebrate, Spice Market offers a Bucks Fizz or a Bloody Mary for guests to enjoy alongside their breakfast.
Located on the ground floor of the W Hotel, Leicester Square, Spice Market is an ideal alternative to the corporate boardroom environment for Breakfast. Spice Market can accommodate meetings and presentations with audio visual equipment and in the private room there is space to seat 60 guests, theatre style.
The new South East Asian-inspired breakfast dishes are available from the a la carte breakfast menu and demonstrate the authentic ingredients that are used in all of Spice Market’s cuisine. Start the morning with something a little different and visit Spice Market to sample their South East Asian-Inspired breakfast dishes. Breakfast is available Monday - Friday 7:00 am – 11:00 am and Saturday - Sunday 8:00 am – 11:30 am.

Spice Market
W London – Leicester Square
10 Wardour Street
London W1D 6QF

Tel: +44 207 758 1088
Fax: +44 207 758 1080
Website: www.spicemarketlondon.co.uk

LITTLE CHEF HELPS DRIVERS GET GOING WITH NEW GOOD TO GO RANGE
Iconic British brand makes it even easier to snack on the move with takeaway deli range

Little Chef, the iconic British roadside restaurant chain, has recently unveiled a new Good to Go deli offering, the latest addition to its programme of innovation, which has seen the chain open 13 new concept restaurants.

The Good to Go range encompasses delicious sandwiches, salads, cakes and hot drinks, made with high quality, ethically sourced ingredients. As well as the ready made range, the Little Chef Good to Go offering includes a deli counter which offers customers delicious foods, from handmade sandwiches made to order from a choice of fresh breads, to mini foodie pots with a hot meal for one to take away.

Affordably priced, the range uses Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance approved products, including free-range British eggs, pork sausages from outdoor reared pigs and fish from sustainable source .

Good to Go is available in Little Chef’s 13 new concept restaurants, designed by renowned interior designer Ab Rogers, well known for his cultural and commercial clients, including Tate Modern and the Pompidou Centre.

Tracey Mulligan, Managing Director, Little Chef, comments, “The new Good to Go range has been designed to suit the lifestyle of busy drivers who want quality, ethically sourced food fresh food without having to sit down to a formal meal.”

She continues, “The Little Chef team has been working hard to return Little Chef to its original place as the number one roadside restaurant of choice. Good to Go is just the first stage in making sure we’re always anticipating what drivers want.”

Good to Go prices start from £2.99 for breakfast butties and from £2.99 for made to order Deli sandwiches.

In addition to the three original concept restaurants at Popham, Kettering West and York, the additional nine new concepts with the Good to Go offerings are:

Doncaster, Carcroft, South Yorkshire
Markham Moor North, Retford, Nottinghamshire
Shrewsbury, Bayston Hill, Shropshire
Blackcat, Chawston, Bedfordshire
Weston-on-the-Green North, Bicester, Oxfordshire
Wisley South, Ripley, Near Guildford, Surrey
Amesbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Podimore, Yeovil, Somerset
Illminster, Horton, Somerset
Fontwell in West Sussex (opens in end June 2011)

BUFFALO REVEALS THE ‘MINISTATION PLUS’
Sleek, shock-proof, portable hard drive now available in the UK

Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of storage and wireless networking solutions, is today announcing the launch of its sleek, shock-proof, high performance portable hard drive.

The MiniStation Plus, available in piano-black, silver and red, allows users to store, back up and transport digital images, music and other files. The latest device combines all of the best points of the MiniStation range, including USB 3 which increases file transfer speeds, a shock absorbing chassis to help protect the drive, and a sleek, stylish design. The preformatted hard drive also means the device is ready for immediate use.

Available in 500GB and 1.0TB, the MiniStation Plus has hardware encryption, ensuring users can protect their data from unwanted access by simply assigning a password.

“Product innovation has always been at the heart of Buffalo’s core values,” said Paul Hudson, Sales Director Northern Europe at Buffalo Technology. “Continuing in this tradition, Buffalo’s new MiniStation Plus combines all the best points of the MiniStation range into one great product.”

The MiniStation Plus is available for purchase immediately at leading outlets such as Amazon.co.uk, eBuyer.com, and dabs.com.

NATIONAL TRUST GETS INTO THE SWING OF THINGS FOR SUMMER

Fourteen new beautifully designed swings have been hung from the treetops at National Trust properties across south Somerset for visitors to enjoy this summer.

The swings range from a copper seat shaped as a huge oak leaf at Montacute house, a traditional swing made from felled horse chestnut trees at Barrington Court and the sensory Herbal Pod Swing at Lytes Cary Manor.

Designed to provoke nostalgic memories of childhood fun and to encourage visitors out into areas not always visited, the swings are dotted around the grounds and gardens of four Trust locations in South Somerset. Most of the individual swings have a particular theme, and have been inspired by stories from the houses, gardens and surrounding area.

"We all have those memories of Summer days spent playing on creaky swings surrounded by the smell of grass," said Richard Higgs, National Trust General Manager for South Somerset. "We wanted to let our visitors relive those memories, perhaps in a little more relaxing way, with a very varied choice of swings and seats dotted around our sites, just waiting to be discovered, tried and enjoyed."

The highlights are two large copper swings fashioned as oak leaves created by designer Stephen Myburgh who is known for his unique garden furniture which is both functional and sympathetic to the environment."Stephen's garden swings have a sculpture like quality to them, and are inspired by some of the most beautiful places in our gardens. We hope they will give visitors an unusual place to sit and enjoy the views across Montacute and Barrington," Richard continued.

Other designs include one created by volunteers at Montacute House, inspired by the burning basket, the emblem of the Phelips family who previously lived there, and Tranquility, a three seater swing with a fanned back at Tintinhull Garden.

"We're well known for these inspiring and intriguing houses but many of our visitors don't venture out to discover that the gardens and grounds can give just as much enjoyment, out in the fresh air. By seeking out these swings dotted around the landscape, we hope they will find new places of interest, as well as a new way of having fun," Richard concluded.

The fourteen swings are scattered around the grounds of Barrington Court, Lytes Cary Manor, Montacute House and Tintinhull Garden. For safety, the trees from which the swings are hung have all been rigorously inspected and each swing will be checked daily by National Trust staff.

For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/montacutehouse or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/barrington

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