This October, in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Westfield Stratford City is delighted to announce its partnership with Breast Cancer Care.

To celebrate Westfield Stratford City’s first charity campaign, the centre will host Breast Cancer Care’s ‘Pink Friday’ on Friday 28th October, with a special appearance to be confirmed.

Pamper pretty

To support Breast Cancer Care, Westfield Stratford City and over 60 of the centre’s retailers, from fashion and leisure to food and beverage, are offering special treats, offers and activity to raise funds for the charity.

Westfield Stratford City will unleash its inner pink and light ‘The Street’ and the M&S Café Bridge with magnificent pink lighting as well as dedicate prominent mall space on the first floor by John Lewis, for free pampering and beauty treatments.

Come along for a hand massage from L’Occitane, makeovers by Bobbi Brown and Body Shop or a chic East London manicure from, Wah Nails. There will be samples from Kiehl’s, cupcakes from Buttercup and food from across the globe via the Great Eastern Market who will be sampling all day.

And no respectable ‘Pink Friday’ event is complete without cheerleaders (the ‘Surrey Twisters’ will perform at 3pm) and a gospel choir (East Ham’s finest ‘Revelation’ will perform at 6pm).

Judy Beard, Breast Cancer Care’s Director of Fundraising said

‘There are over 6000 people across Hackney, Waltham Forest and Newham living with a diagnosis of breast cancer. We want to be there for each and every person and their friends and families too. That’s why we are so grateful for the support of Westfield Stratford City and all the participating retailers. Without them we simply couldn’t continue to provide our free services. Thank you.

Pink Fridays is our biggest fundraising campaign throughout October and it’s really easy for anyone to get involved. It can include anything from a tea break in the office with pink food and drinks, to wearing something pink to your morning meetings.’

Myf Ryan, General Manager Marketing Westfield UK said

‘We have been delighted to work with Breast Cancer Care for Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. Westfield Stratford City recently opened to record breaking numbers and this is our first charity partnership. Wanting to do something for our female customer base we chose a cause that resonates with many women and their families. Working with many of our retailers we seek to raise money and awareness for such an important cause.’

In store experience

Retailers like Searcy’s champagne bar will launch a new pink Rose for the occasion with a donation going to charity. They have generously contributed an exclusive Pink Champagne Experience for up to six friends to the raffle.

Fashion Rocks has designed a new pink t-shirt in collaboration with Breast Cancer Care to raise awareness and funds for the charity. Pop in for a free t-shirt with every purchase.

Make sure you also make time to stop at Vero Moda, Forever 21, John Lewis, Aspinal and Goldsmiths boutique for in store experiences including pampering, manicures, beauty treatments, music and food to give the girls that Friday feeling! For West End singers head to John Lewis from 5pm, and for those of you, who prefer your music from a turn table, check out the in store ‘pink’ DJ in Forever 21.

Raffle
Westfield Stratford City will be holding a luxury raffle to raise further funds for Breast Cancer Care. Incredible prizes include a free meal at Jamie’s Italian to the value of £100; pink Swarovski encrusted headphones from Fashion Rocks; an Olympic coin valued at £3,000 from Scoin; the hot pink ‘Hunny’ dress from Reiss for a lucky winner; a pink watch from Folli Follie; a £100 voucher for Hobbs; £120 worth of face and body product from Kiehl’s; baby pink tracksuit from S.Wear; a year’s supply of crepes from Crepe Affair and gift sets from Aspinal and Waitrose.

OCTOBER SEES THE LAUNCH OF THE MOST PERFECT VIEW WITH ITS BOOKING FUNCTION

Users will be able to book their Most Perfect View hotel through the website with live availability updates and instant booking confirmation; most hotels will be bookable directly through the website with some of the more exclusive accommodations on offer available to book through site requests to the hotel itself.

As an integral part of its offering, The Most Perfect View guarantees its customers a room with a view and the best available rate at each of its partner hotels, as well as allowing a chosen room’s view to be previewed beforehand. All hotels in the website’s growing collection will be available to book by the end of the year.

The Most Perfect view enables travellers to make a hotel reservation on the website through an easy booking form featuring live availability and booking confirmation. The Most Perfect View is the first and only site to offer this service exclusively for hotel rooms that provide guests with stunning views of their surroundings.

‘We are delighted to introduce this unique collection of hotels from some of the world’s most awe-inspiring locations. The Most Perfect View will present travellers with some of the most impressive perspectives and luxurious retreats from around the globe, and aims to become a definitive collection that ensures an unforgettable experience for those who choose and book their hotel stays through the website.’

Paulo Palha, Portuguese-born travel enthusiast, Founder and President of ‘The Most Perfect View’ Hotel Collection

Visit www.themostperfectview.com

KICK START THE FESTIVE SEASON WITH A SLICE OF JAMIE OLIVER’S FABULOUS FEASTS AT TASTE OF CHRISTMAS

Jamie Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts will join with Taste of Christmas this year to serve up the show’s first ever sit down dining offering between 2nd and 4th December at ExCeL, London.

The brand new Jamie Oliver's Dining Ticket at The Big Feastival pop up Restaurant will not only delight over 2,000 people with delicious food but will also help raise funds for charity with £2 from every ticket sold going to support The Jamie Oliver Foundation.

After opening the show with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Jamie will attend the first dining session, to oversee the start of service.

The fantastic food on offer includes starters of seasonal Italian cured meats, marinated veggies and crunchy south coast squid with lime and chilli mayo. The main event will also not disappoint foodies with roasted shoulder of lamb, potato dauphinoise and tray baked seasonal veggies. There’s also a vegetarian option of ‘awesome’ baked spinach and ricotta cannelloni served with smashed slow roasted tomato sauce & ‘loadsa’ basil.

Diners will also be treated to a festive glass of mulled wine, Jamie Oliver recipe book and entry to the show with access to over 200 seasonal producers, plus food and drink masterclasses and tastings.

Taste of Christmas is proud to support The Jamie Oliver Foundation, a charity designed to empower, educate and engage people to love and enjoy good food. To reserve your place visit www.tasteofchristmas.com

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY: HOW HARD CAN IT BE?

To celebrate the launch of the 2011 Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition, the Natural History Museum presents two very special photography events.

Friday 28 October
Wildlife Photography: Picture Perfect?

Good wildlife photographs can move, inspire and educate us about the fragility and magnificence of the natural world. But they can also be misleading.

World-class photographers Heather Angel, Chris O’Reilly and Paul Hobson will be discussing the tricks and the truths of wildlife photography in a modern age. What does it take to get the ultimate shot? Is it acceptable to train a tame animal to re-enact a wild behaviour? Is it OK to lure wild animals closer with bait? And as retouching technology becomes more and more sophisticated, does it really matter – and can we tell – if photos are adjusted and altered in post-production?

Join us and have your say on the issues that matter for the next generation of wildlife photographers.

Venue: The Restaurant
Time: 19.00 (doors open 18.30)
Tickets: £10 (£9 Members)

Saturday 29 October
A practical workshop in how to take the perfect wildlife picture, in one of London’s most atmospheric locations

Budding wildlife photographers can learn how to capture moody, textural photographs in Brompton Cemetery this month, under the expert tutelage of wildlife photographer Chris Gomersall. This spooky, overgrown cemetery will be throwing open its gates to 24 lucky photographers, who will be capturing pictures of all living things: birds, squirrels, insects, foxes, squirrels, in dramatic contrast to the decaying grandeur of this historic setting. Sessions will run in two groups of 12, and the workshop will focus on composition and photographic creativity.

Chris Gomersall is on the board of judges for the Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition at the Natural History Museum. He is an award-winning wildlife and environmental photographer with more than 25 years experience.

Venue: Brompton Cemetery, Chelsea, London
Times: 9.30–12.30 or 13.00–16.00 (two groups of 12)
Tickets: £75 (£67.50 Members)

ENDING THE SEASON WITH THE BIGGEST BANG IN THE MIDLANDS
Visit Drayton Manor Theme Park, Staffordshire, this autumn half-term (24-28 Oct) for an action-packed day out.

There will be a stunning climax to the week with park’s end of season firework and laser shows on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October.

This year the theme of Classic Sports Anthems comes at a perfect time with the 2012 Olympics being at the forefront of everyone’s mind. The 30-minute displays will start at 7pm, so those that are lucky enough to enjoy the park all day can stay and take advantage of the spectacular displays around the lake. Last entrance to the park is at 6pm.

Sponsored by two of the biggest radio stations in the UK, Heart FM on the Saturday night and Capital FM on the Sunday night, their resident DJ’s will be playing music all around the park giving it the perfect atmosphere to end the season on a high.

With a host of rides being open until 9pm, people can experience the thrill rides after dark, including Shockwave, Europe’s first stand up rollercoaster and Apocalypse, the 54 metre drop tower voted the UK’s scariest ride by Channel Five’s The Gadget Show.

For younger visitors the park is home to Europe’s only Thomas Land™ attraction, which features a variety of rides themed around the popular Thomas & Friends™ series. There’s also a 4D cinema showing Marvin the Martian and a 15-acre zoo with over 100 different animal species.

For more information on rides, prices and booking tickets go to www.draytonmanor.co.uk or call 0844 472 1960. For those who buy tickets in advance we also have discounts available. You can also visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/DraytonmanorPark or for regular updates on events and offers at the park join us on twitter at www.twitter.com/Draytonmanor.

CONCIERGES DRESS TO IMPRESS AT HOTEL MISSONI EDINBURGH
- Iconic designer brings Italian twist to traditional Scottish staple -
Hotel Missoni Edinburgh has introduced a new design of signature kilts for the hotel’s front of house team, which have already been turning heads since they were unveiled earlier this month.

Fashion legend Rosita Missoni designed the kilts for the opening of the five-star hotel and two years on, she has worked with local Edinburgh kiltmaker, 21st Century Kilts to create the new style of kilts that perfectly blend fashion and function.

The new Missoni kilts fashion many unique features that make them ideal for the lobby attendants’ many accessories, including phones to call taxis and maps to guide guests around Edinburgh – discreetly hidden in the kilt folds and pouches.

21st Century Kilts is renowned for its unique and progressive take on traditional Scottish style and famed for creating kilts for Mario Testino, Lenny Kravitz and Vin Diesel. With a wealth of historical knowledge and innovative ideas, 21st Century Kilts has epitomised the Hotel Missoni ethos of combining fashion with comfort in the final creations.

General Manager of Hotel Missoni Edinburgh, Carina Svensen said: “The iconic Missoni pattern is perfect for the kilts, as it makes them really stand out, but they still blend perfectly with the backdrop of our hotel – blending tradition with modern flair.”

Owner of 21st Century Kilts, Howie Nicholsby said: “It’s a pleasure to have worked with such an internationally renowned fashion house to create this iconic design. This is an indulgent textile at its most creative and a perfect fusion of Scottish and Italian styles.”

Hotel Missoni
1 George IV Bridge?Edinburgh EH1 1AD
Tel: 0131 220 6666 Fax: 0131 220 6660
www.hotelmissoni.com

LEICA ANNOUNCES LEICA D-LUX 5 TITANIUM ‘SPECIAL EDITION’

Versatile digital compact camera in titanium styling with luxury leather case

18 October 2011: Leica Camera AG has today announced a special edition of its successful D-Lux 5 digital camera: the Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium. This elegantly-designed compact camera, with its sophisticated, anodised silver-grey finish, comes presented in a special set with a premium grey leather case with shoulder strap, and is sure to be on every discerning photographer’s list of ‘objects of desire’ this Christmas.

Equipped with the same high-performance technical specifications as the standard Leica D-Lux 5 model, the Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium includes a fast 5.1 - 19.2mm f/2 - 3.3 ASPH. zoom lens with a focal length range from 24 to 90 mm (35 mm equivalent), suitable for a wide variety of situations including wide-angle landscape and macro photography.

The camera’s 1/1.63” CCD image sensor, with a resolution of 10.1 megapixels, is unusually large for a compact model, and is perfectly attuned to the Leica lens together with the electronics and software, producing images with outstandingly natural colour rendition, superb sharpness and high contrast. The exceptionally fast maximum aperture makes it an ideal camera for ‘available light’ photography.

With clearly laid-out menus and straightforward operation of its comprehensive range of features and manual settings, the versatile Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium offers intuitive handling in all photographic situations, from creative image design to spontaneous reportage-style shots, as well as when using the camera’s 1,280 x 720 pixel HD movie recording feature.

The camera delivers images in 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 formats as well as 1:1, a particularly interesting format for creative composition. Furthermore, the 3” LCD screen, with its wide viewing angle and 460,000 pixel resolution, enables accurate framing and composition, as well as high quality, detailed image review.
The Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium comes with (as a download) Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 3, professional processing software that allows photographers to develop RAW image files and maintain complete control over the development process applied to their images. The high quality, complementary grey calf leather case is included in the set.

WINTER WARMERS TO RAISE THE TEMPERATURE AT wagamama
Liven up the chilly winter days with some delicious japanese-inspired dishes from wagamama’s new autumn/winter menu available from october 19
To kick start your meal or complement your main dishes, choose from skewers of tender beef kushiyaki, flavoured with lemongrass and lime leaf and served with a sticky soy sauce glaze. or why not try the goma wakame salad, with roasted sesame seeds to set off the crispy shredded carrots, and a dash of red chilli, served with the ever popular wagamama house dressing.

Fans of a more fragrant heat will love the lemongrass and mint chicken soba which features teppan-fried noodles with peanuts to achieve a rich yet subtle flavour. also set to be sure-fire hit are the firecracker prawns, stir-fried with mangetout, red hot chillies, red and green peppers and spring and white onions, and garnished with shichimi, sesame seeds and lime for the perfect finish.

One of wagamama’s most popular side dishes has been given a sweet makeover – the gyoza makes its debut this winter as a dessert! the sweet ginger and apple gyoza; five delectable deep-fried parcels, served with a vanilla custard dipping sauce. finally for a fruity seasonal twist during the christmas party season, wagamama have introduced the brand new super juice – combining apple, orange, sharon fruit and cranberry juice for a fresh twist and uplifting hit
so whether it's a halloween, bonfire night or christmas celebration, head down to wagamama to warm up your winter.

wagamama.com? / wagamamalounge.com

A FEAST OF FESTIVE FLAVOURS THIS THANKSGIVING
Give thanks this November and celebrate like its 1621, as Big Easy and Ed’s Easy Diner are both offering customers two very different festive feasts that would make even the pilgrims proud.

With hearty portions a plenty, join our American cousins on the 24th of November for your choice of turkey and trimmings or dogs and shakes to honour the founding of a nation.

Big Easy

You can always count on the Big Easy BBQ and Crabshack to deliver the goods when it comes to staving off hunger with big, hearty portions of soulful American fare.

And that’s exactly what the King’s Road restaurant is doing this November with what it’s calling a ‘No Nonsense’ Traditional Thanksgiving Menu.

Celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November – which this year falls on 24th November -- the all-American tradition can be enjoyed in full stars-and-stripes style thanks to its tried-and-tested meat feast.

Tuck into oven-roasted turkey with stuffing accompanied by crisp, golden potatoes, steamed green beans, lashings of gorgeous gravy and a spoon of tangy cranberry sauce to top it all off with. Everything is served up on the Big Easy’s signature red-and-white chequerboard tablecloths, whether upstairs by the cocktail bar or downstairs against a backdrop of live music. Either way, one of Big Easy’s signature margaritas washes everything down wonderfully.

Priced at just £14.95, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the star-spangled occasion without setting foot outside of SW.

Big Easy
332-334 Kings Road, Chelsea, London SW3 5UR
www.bigeasy.co.uk
www.twitter.com/bigeasytweet
www.facebook.com/bigeasygroup

Ed’s Easy Diner

Waving the flag for the USA this Thanksgiving is Ed’s Easy Diner, a retro diner that harks back to the 1950s with Grease-style décor and a strictly American menu of comfort food classics fit for the whole family.

Grab little ones on 24th November for a family filled feast with grilled-to-order hamburgers, delicious hotdogs, fully loaded ‘Atomic Fries’ and a range of iconic desserts. Slurp it all down with one of Ed’s famously thick milkshakes – with flavours that include decadent delights such as peanut butter and Oreo cookie to tantalise the taste buds.

Styled on the American eateries of yesteryear, with black-and-white chessboard flooring, rocket ship neon signage and original Seeburg jukeboxes that play rock n roll tracks for just 20p a pop, with all proceeds going to charity.

Grab a stool at the counter-top bar, order from the menu, and, as the famous song goes, ‘Put another dime in the jukebox, baby…’

www.edseasydiner.com

ACCLAIMED LONDON RESTAURANT GILGAMESH INTRODUCES NEW DINING EXPERIENCE
Pan-Asian restaurant Gilgamesh has launched a new dining experience. Guests booking a table in the Babylon Lounge can now enjoy a table to table Peking Duck trolley, a luxury seafood bar for guests to choose from and private booths dressed with red drapes.

The exclusive new offering is available in the Babylon Lounge every Friday and Saturday evening. The Peking Duck trolley is brought over to each guest by a Gilgamesh chef. The succulent Peking Duck is shredded straight from the bird and seasoned with fresh hoisin sauce and spring greens. Pancakes are rolled in front of diners and presented as a starting dish or later in the meal, catering for everyone’s individual requests.

The seafood selection is exhibited lavishly on ice across the Babylon bar. Sitting in full view of the dining room, the display is an instant eye catcher. Guests can order an array of dishes in different proportions such as Dressed Devon Crab, Steamed Razor Clams, King Tiger Prawns and Native Lobster Mayonnaise, all prepared in a pan-Asian style with complementing ingredients to produce a renowned exuberant taste.

Incorporating the same charismatic atmosphere of the main Gilgamesh restaurant, the Babylon Lounge is an intimate dining room with décor that boasts red drapes, separating each table for a truly personal experience. As a regular celebrity hotspot, the personalised set up perfectly suits those seeking a little privacy combined with a unique menu offering.

Not only does the Babylon Lounge offer the Peking Duck and seafood menu, but all of Head Chef Ian Pengelley’s masterfully designed dishes from the a la carte menu are also available to enjoy.
The Babylon Lounge offers guests a truly personal experience of pan-Asian dining at its best. The menu combines fun and sophistication, and with lavish surroundings, guests are left charmed by Gilgamesh.

For all booking enquiries please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 0207 428 4922

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

Open seven days a week from 11am until late.

LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL PIANOWORKS WEEKEND AT THE FORGE IN CAMDEN11TH NOVEMBER 2011-20TH NOVEMBER 2011
Camden live music venue, The Forge on Delancey Street, will be dedicating a weekend of performances to the celebration of the piano as part of the London Jazz Festival 2011, from 11th to 13th November.

The intimate Camden music venue will stage a series of performances by musicians including renowned duo Sir Richard Rodney Bennett and Claire Martin OBE and respected young jazz pianist Kit Downs as part of this Pianoworks Weekend.

Throughout the London Jazz festival, guests will be able to dine at The Forge’s adjoining venue, Sicilian restaurant Caponata, which will be serving delicious and authentic cuisine from the Mediterranean island.

Pianoworks Weekend performances at The Forge are below:

Friday 11th November, 8pm:
Sir Richard Rodney Bennett & Claire Martin OBE

The critically acclaimed partnership of Claire Martin – one of the foremost jazz singers of her generation – and Sir Richard Rodney Bennett – the legendary classical and screen composer – creates a very special atmosphere on stage. Tonight they present their favourites from the Irving Berlin songbook including ‘Let’s Face the Music and Dance’, ‘How Deep is the Ocean’, ‘What’ll I do?’, ‘Cheek to Cheek’ and ‘Let Yourself Go’. This impeccable duo, described as “world class” by The Times, deliver with sparkling style.

Saturday 12th November, 2pm:
Shabaka Hutchings & Kit Downes

Two restlessly creative young players – pianist Kit Downes and saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings – come together for an intriguing collaboration. Kit will be playing prepared piano to create a fascinating and unique sound.

Seaming To & Leon Michener, 8pm

Pianist/composer Leon Michener walks a fine line between classical composition, free improv and jazz, with dramatic results. Multi-instrumentalist, composer and singer Seaming To and her trio use prepared piano, Wurlitzer and analogue synthesizers (among other keyboards), performing songs from her recent album Seaming.

Sunday 13th November, 11am:
Viv McLean

Viv McLean will be performing pieces written by his jazz pianist brother Benet Mc Lean, who will be performing a separate set during the evening.

Benet McLean, 7:30pm
A hard-bop pianist, soulful vocalist and witty deconstructer of styles, Benet McLean is one of the most exciting artists to emerge on the UK jazz scene in recent years.

Robert Mitchell & Dave Morecroft & Adam Caird, 2pm
Three compelling and innovative performers explore the meeting of composed and improvised music in solo piano. Adam Caird’s rhythmically changing grooves and Dave Morecroft’s mixture of classical pieces with improvisation precede Robert Mitchell’s recent work for the left hand.

Other performances at The Forge during London Jazz Festival are below:

• Tuesday 15th November, 8pm: HAQ & Trio & Claire James Trio
• Thursday 17th November, 8pm: Dennis Rollins
• Friday 18th November, 8pm: Michael L. Roberts
• Saturday 19th November, 8pm: Ivo & Alcyona Mick & Sam Crockatt
• Sunday 20th November, 7:30pm: Attab Haddad Quintet

For a full programme and tickets please visit:
http://www.forgevenue.org/

The Forge
3-7 Delancey Street,
London,
NW1 7N
020 7 383 7808

‘VINTAGE SWAN’ OFFER AT 15TH CENTURY SWAN AT LAVENHAM BUY A BOTTLE OF VINTAGE DOM PÉRIGNON AND STAY B&B FOR FREE

Buy a bottle of Dom Pérignon Vintage 2002 champagne at the list price of £179 and stay overnight for free with full Suffolk breakfast at the iconic 15th century Swan Hotel at Lavenham . Available Sunday to Friday from 1st November to 22nd December 2011, this offer is for two sharing a Classic room, which is usually priced at £200 B&B without the vintage bubbles.

Guests making a reservation before Monday 31st October will also receive a 50% discount when dining in the hotel’s AA two rosette Gallery Restaurant or new contemporary style brasserie on the evening of their stay. And room upgrades are available at a supplement.

The Swan teamed up with Dom Pérignon to create this tantalising offer. Describing this fine vintage, Richard Geoffroy, Dom Pérignon’s Chef de Cave said, “A highly concentrated vintage, Dom Pérignon 2002 expresses all the power of grapes picked at the peak of their maturity, while going far beyond the character of the year, enhancing its natural richness and – by making it vibrate in undulating waves – lending it extra precision and depth.”

Steeped in history, the half-timbered Swan Hotel has just completed a stunning facelift that has seen the charming public areas and 45 bedrooms and suites revitalised. Ancient oak beams and inglenook fireplaces blend effortlessly with rich furnishings and fabrics to create a timeless elegance.

To book call 01787 247477 quoting Vintage Swan, www.theswanatlavenham.co.uk.

OCTOBER IS BIGGAR IN LANARKSHIRE!

As we near the end of the month, there are still plenty of great things happening in Lanarkshire this October, with a feast of festivals, music, exhibitions and family activities on offer.

One of the area’s most popular annual events is in Biggar, where the quiet country town has been transformed into a cultural haven for another Biggar Little Festival. This vibrant festival of fine arts brings together music of all varieties, art exhibits, craft workshops, theatre and storytelling, with events underway and running until Saturday 29 October.

A highlight of the festival is the Biggar Day Out, taking place this Sunday (23 October), when the town’s shops, cafes, museums, arts groups and others come together to provide a wide range of activities and entertainment for all the family. The day offers visitors the perfect opportunity to see the festival at its most vibrant and enjoy a perfect family day out.

Other events across Lanarkshire this October include an ongoing History of Cinema exhibition in Summerlee Museum of Industrial Life in Coatbridge, the Arts Festival in Chatelherault Country Park (until 1 November) and Words 2011 North Lanarkshire Festival of Books and Writing (until Saturday 29 October).

Scotland’s Theme Park, M&D’s, is also pulling out the stops this month as it opens a US style ‘drive-in’ movie theatre to host a weekend of Halloween films from Friday 29 October until Sunday 30 October. Films being shown include classics such as the Corpse Bride and the modern remakes of fan favourites, Friday The 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street.

Mark Calpin, Chairman of the Lanarkshire Area Tourism Partnership, comments: “There has been a lot going on in Lanarkshire over the last few months and the schedule remains packed as we head towards the end of October. With such a diverse mix of events and activities, the region has something for everyone and, with our accommodation and visitor attraction partners currently offering some fantastic deals, now is the perfect time for visitors to enjoy a great Lanarkshire experience.”

With so many sights to see and activities to choose from, Lanarkshire boasts a wide range of cottages, hotels and B&B accommodation. Until the end of October, VisitLanarkshire is also offering a series of selected special offers including attraction ticket offers starting from as little as £1 for a family of four.

For more information see http://www.visitlanarkshire.com/special-offers/

There’s always more to discover in Lanarkshire.... for more information on things to do and places to stay in Lanarkshire, visit: www.visitlanarkshire.com

INDULGENT CHRISTMAS MASTERCLASSES
Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th December - The Savoy, London 10am – 4pm, £300 per student All classes taken by Mich Turner MBE

This Christmas the newly refurbished Savoy Hotel is home to our signature One Day Indulgent Christmas Masterclasses. Mich Turner MBE and the Little Venice Cake Company team will be welcoming guests to the Princess Ida and Pinafore private suites for a festive cake decorating Masterclass in which students will create a large Penguin Pudding Christmas Cake and a selection of yuletide Individuals and Cookies. A luxurious champagne afternoon tea will be served at the end of the class.

Our Indulgent Masterclasses are suitable for complete novices wishing to delve into the world of cake decorating through to more experienced decorators looking to expand their repertoire. Masterclass includes luxury champagne afternoon tea, all equipment hire and cakes to take home at the end of the day. You will be presented with a hand signed certificate at the end of each class. There will be the option on the day to purchase personally signed copies of Mich Turner’s books and the new LVCC equipment range.

GET CREATIVE THIS OCTOBER HALF-TERM AT THE MARITIME MUSEUM
This October half-term the Maritime Museum in Falmouth is giving kids the chance to get creative and discover their inner artist, with a range of creative craft activities to celebrate Falmouth’s 350th anniversary.

As part of national Big Draw month children can join in an Art Extravaganza on October 22 and 23, which is the first of the Museum’s new Super-Sized Weekends. The event is linked to the Museum’s new textiles exhibition and families will be able to work with local artists using sculpture, sketching and textiles to create their own masterpieces. Over the course of the weekend you can make a boat from air drying clay to take home and another to add to an art installation, try out different textile techniques, join the sketching workshop inspired by the Museum’s exhibits and make fishy sketch books.

Then from October 24 to 28, the theme for the week is Pirates and Packet Ships. Children can build ship models, create treasure maps with special wax seals and carve their own scrimshaw, although not from whale teeth! And Douglas Dapper, the Story Explorer, returns to the Museum on October 25 and 27 to take children on a treasure hunt of tall tales and discover the story of the Pirate Queen of Falmouth Bay.

And on Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30 get into the spirit of things with Horrible Halloween Happenings. Make a monstrous mask or wicked witches hat and follow the spooky trail to find the petrifying pumpkins.

Plus there are still a few tickets left for the Museum’s Spooky Sleepover on October 28. Spend a fun filled evening with creepy craft activities and a terrifying tour before bedding down for the night under a sky of flying boats. Spooky shenanigans are guaranteed! Tickets are just £25 per person. Please call 01326 214546 to book your place.

The exciting drop-in activities at the Maritime Museum in Falmouth run every day from October 22 to 30 and are free with a Museum entrance ticket. For more information on opening times and admission prices visit www.nmmc.co.uk or call 01326 313388.

SCOTLAND’S ISLANDS AUTUMN & WINTER 2011 EVENTS
Celebrate island culture and heritage this autumn and winter with an action-packed line-up of exciting events as part of the Year of Scotland’s Islands festivities.

Royal National Mod
Lewis
14-22 October 2011

Scotland's premier Gaelic festival returns to the Outer Hebrides in 2011, providing opportunities for people of all ages to celebrate Gaelic linguistic and cultural heritage, including Gaelic music and song, dance, instrumental, drama and literature.

Although the focus of the Royal National Mod is on competition, the event also offers a wide and comprehensive programme of non-competitive events which include performances from some of Scotland's top traditional musicians and Gaelic singers.
http://www.scotlandsislands.com/festivals-events/info/64/royal-national-mod

Scottish International Storytelling Festival (Summary of Island-Based Events)
21-30 October 2011
An ideal place to discover Scotland’s treasure-trove of stories in a lively celebration of storytelling performance exploring the links between Scotland’s rich storytelling heritage and other cultures. These island-based events take place on Bute, Fair Isle, Iona, Cumbrae, Mull, Skye, Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Herbrides.

This year the Festival is all about exploring and pursuing the island experience through story, myth, music, song and dance. Greek and Roman myths mix with sagas of the Celts in this ten day festival. Enjoy the traditions of Scotland’s Islands alongside Mediterranean tale spinners and musicians from Corsica, Sardinia, Malta, Greece and Cyprus.

http://www.scotlandsislands.com/festivals-events/info/502/scottish-international-storytelling-festival-(summary-of-island-based-events)

Comedian Ed Byrne
Shetland mainland (24 October 2011 )
Orkney mainland (25 October)

As an observational stand up Ed Byrne, has played in major comedy venues across the UK and Ireland, including the Vaudeville, Riverside, and New Ambassadors theatres in London, and the Gaiety, Olympia, Ambassador, and Vicar St. theatres in Dublin. His UK tours and regular TV appearances are always hugely popular and well received by the critics.

http://www.scotlandsislands.com/festivals-events/info/447/comedian-ed-byrne

Night Time Tour of the Spectacular
Mount Stuart
Bute
27 October 2011

Mount Stuart is claimed to be Britain's most astounding Victorian gothic mansion. An opportunity to experience the house at its most peaceful.

By candlelight and torchlight, your guide will lead you through the house on a specially devised route, taking in many private areas of the house.
http://www.scotlandsislands.com/festivals-events/info/507/night-time-tour-of-the-spectacular-mount-stuart

Shetland Food Festival
Shetland Mainland
5-13 November 2011

A celebration of mouth-watering Shetland produce, including some more unusual specialities such as seawater oatcakes, Shetland Black potatoes and more-ish fudge!

Food lovers’ events include cookery demonstrations, producers’ markets and Christmas craft fair. There’s also a ‘Ready, Steady, Shetland’ cook-off, where Shetlanders present their take on the popular TV programme, Ready, Steady, Cook.

http://www.scotlandsislands.com/festivals-events/info/440/shetland-food-festival

Harris Tweed - Past, Present and Future (celebrating the centenary of the Orb 1911-2011)
Lewis
18 November 2011
This one-day event marks the centenary of the orb by reviewing the history of this vitally important and distinctive island industry with a variety of engaging talks, poetry, film, story-telling and discussion sessions.

Arranged by the Island Book Trust in conjunction with the Harris Tweed Authority, the event will bring together people from different backgrounds to celebrate the island’s successes and achievements and reflecting on the current and future challenges it faces.

The Ba
Orkney mainland
25 December 2011

Traditional street rugby, played by the Uppies and Doonies with a much prized locally made leather Ba’ (ball).

The Ba’ is thrown up outside St. Magnus Cathedral and the game ranges through the town. This game is played annually on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Spectators are welcome but be careful!

http://www.scotlandsislands.com/festivals-events/info/491/the-ba

Up Helly Aa
Shetland mainland
31 January 2012

Shetland's biggest fire festival, Up Helly Aa, celebrates Shetland’s history with a series of re-enactments, culminating in a torch lit procession and Viking Galley burning.

Considering it's held in mid-winter on the same latitude as southern Greenland, Up Helly Aa has never been cancelled

http://www.scotlandsislands.com/festivals-events/info/434/up-helly-aa

Papay Gyro Nights 2012 Art Festival
Pap Westray, Orkney
6-13 February 2012

Papay Gyro Nights is an international film and video art, contemporary art, music and architecture festival based on folklore and tradition of Orkney. The Festival takes place in unique and remote settings on the island of Papa Westray. The idea of the festival has originated from the ancient Papay tradition of the Night of The Gyros. The Festival is also a reflection the island's landscape and heritage as well as interpretation of tradition and ritual.

http://www.scotlandsislands.com/festivals-events/info/274/papay-gyro-nights-2012-art-festival

For more information on the Scotland’s Islands initiative visit: www.scotlandsislands.com

CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING AT WOLFGANG PUCK’S restaurant ‘cut at 45 park lane’
This September, world-renowned chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck made his restaurant debut in Europe with the opening of CUT at 45 Park Lane. Located in Dorchester Collection’s new Mayfair hotel, CUT at 45 Park Lane mirrors the award-winning and hugely popular original CUT in Beverly Hills offering outstanding steaks, a superb wine list and impeccable service, in a fun, buzzing and dynamic environment. On November 24th guests at the restaurant will be able to celebrate Thanksgiving in style with a special menu (£85 per person) devised by Californian born Executive Chef David McIntyre.
Having worked for Puck for more than 13 years, McIntyre was heavily involved in the opening of CUT Beverly Hills in June 2006, and relocated to London with his family in January 2011 to take up the exciting challenge of heading up CUT at 45 Park Lane.

The menu offers Puck’s take on the traditional Thanksgiving feast with roasted turkey, natural gravy, cornbread stuffing, braised greens and cranberry compote and a wide selection of side dishes to share including: roasted celery root, butternut squash, Medjool dates and roasted baby Brussels sprouts, smoked bacon and pearl onions.

Since its launch, CUT at 45 Park Lane has fast become known for its contemporary interpretations of the classic steak restaurant. It features the widest and best selection of beef available in London, as well as hand-selected prime dry- and wet-aged beef from all over the world. The signature cuts of beef are grilled over hard-wood and charcoal and then finished under a 1200° broiler to impart a truly unique flavour and texture. This Thanksgiving is no exception with three different cuts to choose from.

For those wanting a lighter alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving feast, Puck’s own favourite of sautéed Dover sole “à la Meunière” with preserved lemon, capers, raisins, almonds and caramelised cauliflower will also available.

In the starters section guests can choose between a selection of four dishes including: butternut squash soup, cranberry-quince compote and Heirloom apple salad, fuyu persimmon, fennel, red endive, Medjool dates, Shropshire cheddar.

For pudding, pastry chef Melissa Zahnter (from CUT, Las Vegas which opened in March 2008) has devised a choice of puddings with a contemporary twist on traditional American favourites: Bourbon pecan pie, maple ice cream, caramelised pears or apple stuffed pumpkin doughnuts, spiced whipped cream, pumpkin gelato.

Another of Puck’s team to leave the US and set up home in the UK is Sommelier Vanessa Cinti (previously of Spago in Bachelor Gulch, Colorado), who oversees the carefully selected international wine list. Fittingly, there is an emphasis on American wine, so guests can enjoy the full American Thanksgiving experience and taste some of the country’s finest producers such as Mondavi and Grgich Hills in the Napa Valley.

Quick Facts
Address: 45 Park Lane, London, W1K 1PN
Phone number: Hotel 020 7493 4545 Restaurant 020 7493 4554
Website: www.45parklane.com
Executive Chef: David McIntyre
Restaurant Director: Loyd Loudy
Capacity: 70 covers
Nearest tube: Hyde Park Corner/Green Park

AWANA SERVES UP A FEAST TO CELEBRATE DIWALI

To mark South Asia’s most popular festival, Chelsea’s fine dining Malaysian restaurant Awana, have created a sumptuous Diwali feast available from 24th October – 6th November. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an ancient Hindu festival that honours Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Using only the finest ingredients, Awana has carefully selected the dishes to light up your evening.

The menu, costing just £18.50 per person, will consist of seven delectable Malaysian dishes, which include Ayam Masala, slow-cooked marinated corn-fed chicken in coconut milk and masala spices, Ikan Goreng, deep-fried marinated red snapper and Dal Kari, a mixed vegetable lentil curry. These appetising dishes can be enjoyed alongside Kobis Goreng, stir-fried cabbage with coconut, Sayur Bayam Goreng, slow-cooked stir-fried spinach, Nasi Putih, fragrant rice and papadum’s.

Finally round off this delicious feast with the authentic dessert of Kuih Manis Kelapa dan Ais Krim, sweet coconut candy served with coconut ice cream. The Diwali menu has something for everyone.

Famously known as London’s only fine-dining Malaysian restaurant, Awana is renowned for combining traditional Malaysian cooking techniques with a contemporary flair and they are set to demonstrate this wholly with the Diwali menu.

So head down to Awana and enjoy their unique Diwali Feast – you will not be disappointed!

Awana
85 Sloane Avenue
Chelsea
SW3
0207 584 8880
www.awana.co.uk

EAT AND DRINK SUSTAINABLY THIS AUTUMN WITH PAUL MERRETT AND CONO SUR

Great news if you’ve joined the many Brits who’ve started growing their own fruit and veg– award-winning Chilean winery Cono Sur has teamed up with Michelin-starred chef Paul Merrett to offer you the chance to claim a free copy of his highly-acclaimed recipe book, ‘The Allotment Chef’ when you purchase two or more bottles of Cono Sur wine!

‘The Allotment Chef’ is the funny and inspirational story of Paul's quest to grow enough food on an allotment to feed his family, and contains over 85 allotment-inspired recipes. Worth £12.99, ‘The Allotment Chef’ is free when you purchase any two bottles of Cono Sur Pinot Noir, Cono Sur Viognier, Cono Sur Organic Pinot Noir or Cono Sur Organic Sauvignon Blanc with the promotional neck collar, available in major retailers* from 21st October.

Cono Sur - winner of The Drinks Business Green Company in 2011 and one of the first wineries in the world to achieve CarbonNeutral® status in 2007 - prides itself on its sustainable approach to winemaking. Just as many of us feel home-grown fruit and vegetables taste much better when grown at home using environmentally friendly methods, Cono Sur feels the same about its wines, going to great lengths to produce its wines as naturally as possible.

For inspiration on sourcing and eating sustainable produce, visit Cono Sur’s website www.conosurgreencooks.com, a great resource for budding green cooks with plenty of seasonal recipe tips, complete with wine matches, grow your own and green living advice.

QUAGLINO’S TEAMS UP WITH REISS FOR THE ULTIMATE LUNCH WITH THE GIRLS

On Thursday 3rd November, luxury Mayfair restaurant Quaglino’s will be collaborating with award-winning British brand Reiss, which is renowned for its directional, design-led collections.
For £25, diners can enjoy a two course lunch with a glass of Piper-Heidsieck Champagne with a selection of bespoke dishes from executive head chef Darron Bunn. Lunch will be served from 12-3pm, and from 2pm an informal modeling show will take place. Reiss’s very own Head of Personal Shopping, Henry Taylor, will be on hand to talk guests through all the latest looks and trends from the AW11 collection and give a sneak peak of Reiss’s ‘must haves’ for the Christmas period. The dramatic interior of this iconic venue will provide the perfect backdrop for the occasion, with its grand sweeping central staircase, decorated columns, art-deco inspired features and central crustacea bar.

All attending the Quaglino’s Reiss Fashion Lunch can take advantage of the Reiss Personal Shopping Boutique after the event, and those who do so will receive an exquisite gold and amber pendant worth £49. Guests will have the opportunity to find a perfect addition to their wardrobe, all whilst enjoying lunch in a venue that has been frequented by the great and the good of the fashion world.

Anyone who wishes to book a place at this exclusive event should either contact Georgia Ayres 0207 484 2005 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it <mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it > or book online at www.quaglinos-restaurant.co.uk

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