Magical children’s activities like you have never seen before
29th January 2018
The city is home to a variety of activities and experiences for children, from fun classes to some extraordinary days out, these memories will stay with them for years to come. To inspire our Members, we have put together a list of our favourite magical kids’ activities for a special occasion or fun weekend.
Ballet Classes
For little ones who wish to learn to dance and make new friends, Tippy Toes offers ballet classes for children aged from 2 years in a variety of London locations including Kensington, Notting Hill and Beckenham. Slightly older children who have ballet experience and would like to take their training further can enrol at the London Russian Ballet School, where kids from 5 years and above can learn and perform.
Dates for your diary: a comprehensive guide to major art exhibitions in 2018
29th January 2018
Every year, London plays host to exhibitions from an assortment of big names in the art world, with large galleries focussing on varied genres, mediums and styles from pre-renaissance to contemporary and modern art. With a number of notable exhibitions across the capital, 2018 will be an inspiring year in the art world.
Andreas Gursky at the Hayward Gallery, 25th January – 22nd April
Closed for two years, the Hayward Gallery at the Southbank Centre is celebrating its reopening with an exhibition of the work of German photographer Andreas Gursky, who focuses on mass production and consumerism. The most expensive auction photographer, some of Gursky’s most famous large format images will be on display as part of the highly anticipated exhibition.(more…)
Autopilot – technology of the future available now
Autopilot is designed to give drivers more confidence behind the wheel by adding a layer of safety. Using a combination of cameras, radar, ultrasonic sensors and navigation data. Today, Model S and Model X owners enjoy features like Autosteer, Auto Lane Change, Autopark and Summon, with data showing that when used properly, drivers supported by Autopilot are safer than those operating without assistance. It’s an intuitive and responsive system, which reduces the drivers workload during long distance motorway driving and with Tesla’s over-the-air software updates the Autopilot functionality is continually enhanced and improved.(more…)
The Russian Ballet Icons Gala is an annual star-studded event in London. Organised by Ensemble Productions since 2006, it is now firmly established as one of the highlights of the international ballet calendar. The RBI Gala 2018 will be celebrating the legacy of the legendary Russian Ballet school at the London Coliseum, one of the most famous theatres in London.
The performance will be a fascinating display of Russian classical ballet repertoire with much-loved masterpieces including La Bayadère, Swan Lake, Don Quixote, Giselle, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and contemporary choreographies.
There will be London and world premieres including A Flashback by Mariinsky-based choreographer Ilya Zhivoi, Warrior of Light by the unique ballet family Maria Sasha Khan and Nadia Khan, and Julian and Nicholas MacKay under the umbrella of the Theatrum Vitae cultural platform. Vladislav Lantratov and Maria Alexandrova become Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn in a pas de deux from the Bolshoi’s Nureyev, the talk of the town in Russia’s contemporary dance scene. Stanislaw Wegrzyn, winner of the Prix de Lausanne 2017 and now apprenticed with the Royal Ballet, will also be taking part in the Gala.
Chef and Restaurateurs Simon and Penny Rogan have confirmed that a permanent site of cult pop-up Roganic on Blandford Street, London will be opening on the 9th January 2018. The restaurant previously received high-acclaim and, upon its return, will be bringing elements of L’Enclume, Simon’s two Michelin star restaurant in the Lake District, to London. Roganic will run alongside Aulis London, his development kitchen and eight seat chef’s table which opened in Soho on 14th October.
Award winning gym equipment to sculpt your New Year’s shape
6th January 2018
For many of us, improving our fitness levels is at the top of our list of new year resolutions. Home fitness equipment is the solution to keeping this resolution, offering the ultimate in convenience coupled with smart technology and stylish design. Below, we detail our favourite four items of home fitness equipment, which are perfect for those looking to start or add to their home gym.
Tacx Neo Smart
The Tacx Neo Smart is a clever piece of kit for home training that attaches to the back wheel of a regular bike to allow for easy indoor exercise. This direct drive smart trainer is able to effortlessly replicate the feeling of cycling on the road as well as other surfaces such as cobbles and wooden bridges. There’s no assembly required and the Neo is incredibly quiet, meaning it can be used almost anywhere around the house. It is also compatible with training apps on smartphones and tablets as it uses ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart to wirelessly connect, allowing for realistic sessions and easy viewing of data.
Non-surgical beauty treatments can prove especially popular at this time of year, when we can start to feel the impact of a busy lifestyle and see the effects of the winter weather on our skin. These sought after non-invasive procedures are fantastic options to consider for a little pick-me-up before the party season hits.
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, also known as HIFU or the Ultrasound Facelift, is one of the most popular non-surgical procedures for lifting, firming and tightening the skin of the face and neck. During the treatment, ultrasound energy penetrates deep into the layers of skin, stimulating the production of collagen and providing a more taut appearance. This treatment targets the dermis as well as the superficial muscular aponeurotic system layer, the same layer of the skin affected during surgical facelifts. The effects of this non-invasive procedure can be long-lasting and can prevent fine lines as well as treating current skin laxity.
We take a look at the renowned British Schools chosen by royal families and world leaders by Elena Colquhoun, Director Best Start Education
Eton College (Berkshire)
Eton was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as “Kynge’s College of Our Ladye of Eton besyde Windesore” to provide free education to 70 poor boys who would then go on to King’s College, Cambridge, which he founded in 1441. Today Eton College is the UK’s best-known private school educating more than 1,300 pupils, aged 13 to 18 years. Both Princes Harry and William are former pupils, as well as former Prime Minister David Cameron and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson.
London is a hub for entertainment of all genres and each year the city hosts some of the most exciting annual events in the country. Whether you are a regular attendee or would like to experience the atmosphere for the first time, we are pleased to be able to offer fantastic advanced pricing for the following top four events for a truly memorable experience.
Royal Ascot 19th – 23rd June
Look forward to five memorable days of world class horse racing at Royal Ascot, each attended by Her Majesty The Queen and preceded by a Royal Procession at 2pm. Along with the chance to see the best horses and jockeys from around the world, Royal Ascot is also highly anticipated as one of the finest social occasions in British horse racing. Sample menus created by Michelin-starred chefs in the exquisite restaurants, relax with cocktails and champagne in one of the many bars, or enjoy the live music and entertainment available to guests after watching the races from premium seats.
To take away some of the strain and to help make this period enjoyable rather than stressful, allow us to assist you with your Christmas preparations by taking advantage of our services to ensure that everything runs smoothly, and your home looks perfectly festive.
Christmas is a time for celebration, for getting together with friends and family to enjoy the festive cheer and the company of loved ones. The festive period may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be very busy, with a calendar packed full of evening events and days spent gift shopping and preparing for the big day.
Magical children’s activities like you have never seen before
