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The Brand New Action Game for Little Ones from Drumond Park Our friends over at Drumond Park have come up with an absolute cracker for the little ones in your…
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Q LIVE Celebrates Aretha Franklin and more…
Q LIVE Returns To Quaglino’s with a Talented Line-Up of Music Performances Q Live is back and in full swing at Quaglino’s this September with a spectacular lineup of…
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Don’t forget to celebrate World Paella Day on 20 September
Marking Spanish tradition, culture and culinary excellence, the world-renowned Valencian rice dish, paella, will be celebrated on 20 September at World Paella Day Spearheaded by the Spanish city of Valencia,…
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Bake For Breast Cancer Awareness Month with KitchenAid and Frances Quinn
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual international health campaign organised by major breast cancer charities to increase awareness and to raise funds for research To inspire people with…
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Selfridges brings the Taste of the Emerald Isle to London
This month head to Selfridges Foodhall in London and find yourself immersed in a Taste of the Emerald Isles. Yes – Ireland: warm-spirited, spontaneous, hospitable and a place for great…
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That tricky second solo trip – Argentina
Be careful whose advice you take when selecting your solo destination. Solo travel expert Deborah Ives has some valuable advice Feeling emboldened by the success of my first incredible solo…
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Fred. Olsen celebrates bumper start to new ‘Warmer Cruising’ campaign
Fred. Olsen’s new ‘Warmer Cruising’ campaign offers guests up to 40% off a selection of 42 tempting cruises between October 2018 and March 2019, on new bookings made up to…
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Living in History – Hartwell House, Buckinghamshire
Peter Morrell and his wife are charmed by the artwork, the food, the comfort and the service in this Grade I listed Historic Houses Hotel For arriving visitors Hartwell House…
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Wine pairing recommendations for National Curry Week in October
From 9th to 15th October the UK pays homage to its favourite food, Peter Morrell suggests some wines that pair beautifully with the punchy, powerful flavours of the East Although…
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“Quag’s, Sweetie!”
The Ab Fab Brunch at Quaglino’s 25th August Just over a year ago Edina and Patsy came back in Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie! In celebration, the iconic London venue Quaglino’s…
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North Sea Jazz Festival 2018
This year’s Rotterdam’s North Sea Jazz Festival promises something for everyone, including nostalgia featuring Chic, Chaka Khan and Earth Wind and Fire, and that old master of the Avant Garde,…
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Four Degree St George’s Wharf Vauxhall – Review
Peter Morrell and his wife enjoy the location, aesthetics, food and service in this sophisticated Japanese/European Fusion restaurant Despite once being the home of an 18th century pleasure garden Vauxhall…
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Make Sunday Special at Bel & the Dragon
Relax, enjoy lunch and stay over at inns located in some of southern England’s most picturesque towns Guests can visit and recharge their batteries before starting the week ahead. Spending…
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Award Winning Wines for your delectation
Peter Morrell recommends some of the best for your drinking pleasure The recent Sommelier Wine Awards 2018 saw the wines below capture a clutch of honours for their quality. These…
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Two Little Princesses go to Windsor
Peter Morrell and his wife take their two grand children to retrace the steps of the Royal Wedding It’s that time of the year again when the long summer holiday…
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The Roccbox by Gozney
GOZNEY and having won an army of professional fans with their commercial range found at popular haunts such as Yard Sale, Pizza Pilgrims and Black Axe Mangal, have put their…
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Trips for all the ages with BSpoke Tours
Here are some recommendations to match the time in your life so you can have the time of your life Millennials: Croatia, Mexico and Thailand Croatia Combine boat and bike…
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Ginza Onodera launches London’s first Game Sushi
To celebrate the return of game season, high-end Japanese restaurant Ginza Onodera in Mayfair has launched London’s very first game sushi Offering a playful twist on traditional game menus, Head…
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Make the winning Cocktails in the City recipes at home – courtesy of Rock and Rose and Whitley Neill
The Cocktails in the City festival earlier this month proved to be a sparkling success for Richmond’s Rock and Rose and the two cocktails created with Whitley Neill by its…
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Stock your store cupboard the Scandi way!
ScandiKitchen is your one stop shop for all things Scandinavian and delicious Originally founded in 2007 after owners, Bronte and Jonas, couldn’t find the flavours of home in the UK….
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zzysh®
Enjoy your wine and Champagne one glass at a time Have you ever wanted to enjoy just a glass or two of wine with dinner and preserve the rest for…
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Enjoy summer with Erdinger Alkoholfrei
It’s important to hydrate in the summer months, especially in this heat! Try the thirst-quenching taste of ERDINGER Alkoholfrei’s alcohol-free (<0.5% ABV) beer which thanks to its isotonic properties, provides…
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Ollie Dabbous and Ex-Square Brigade to join Wellbourne Brasserie for series of Exclusive Dinners
This autumn Wellbourne Brasserie will host two bespoke dinners that will see Ollie Dabbous reunited with his former team and the ex-brigade from The Square join forces once again Wellbourne…
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Introducing the New Kids on the Block: Tom, Dick & Harry’s
A stylish new restaurant in Loughton that is anything but ordinary Moreish, modern small plates, an unrivalled selection of the palest of Provence rosés, a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, live…
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Acclaimed Chef Pip Lacey will open hicce at Wolf & Badger in October 2018
An 80 cover restaurant with alfresco seating for approximately 35, hicce (ee-che) will offer all day dining from midday onwards at the much anticipated Wolf & Badger store at King’s…
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All aboard for Oberammergau
A once in a decade experience In our fast-paced, instant gratification society, it is rare to find a true one-off worth waiting for. The Oberammergau Passion Play is a…
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Raise a stein to toast 185 years of Oktoberfest in Munich!
Flybmi from Bristol to Germany’s iconic beer festival from just £108 This autumn, the city of Munich will proudly celebrate its brewing prowess for the 185thannual Oktoberfest! Despite its name…
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Meet the Experts who will be at the Ludlow Food Festival
Friday 7 – Sunday 9 September – Ludlow Castle, Shropshire Ludlow Food Festival returns with a bang this September with a superb line-up of special guests alongside a huge…
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Preferred Hotels and Resorts welcomes 22 New Member Hotels
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to welcome 22 new member hotels, resorts, and residences to its curated collection of more than 700 distinctive…
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Youthful Over 65s Sparking Rise In Three-Gen Family Travel
New research released today by award-winning cruise line Viking reveals that the changing lifestyles of the over 65s is inspiring an increasing in multi-generational, all-adult family holidays The research, carried…
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Free door-to-door transfers on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ intriguing Iceland and Greenland itineraries in 2019
Holidaymakers looking to explore the delights of Iceland and Greenland can benefit from free door-to-door transfers up to 90 miles on five selected scenic itineraries next year, as Fred. Olsen…
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Celebrate End of Summer with the locals at Mallorca’s Rei En Jaume Festival
Experience island culture with Prestige Holidays from £645pp Mallorca’s Santa Ponca will party hard this September as it celebrates its annual Rei en Jaume cultural festival. From 31 August to…
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French Family Values meets True British Tradition
Gather round for the New Sunday Lunch A La Blanc Sunday lunch just received an extra layer of comfort, courtesy of Raymond Blanc. Taking the humble roast to a whole…
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Château de Mercuès reopens restaurant and kitchen following extensive refurbishment
Located in south-west France’s Lot Valley, Château de Mercuès by the Vigouroux family has unveiled the stunning one million Euro refurbishment of its Michelin star restaurant Le Duèze and its…
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Italian Summer Supper Clubs at Carluccio’s
On the 15th of August, selected Carluccio’s restaurants will be uniting the nation for Ferragosto – an Italian holiday focused on family, friends and feasting For just £25 for adults…
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Stick the kettle on
We Are Tea are on a mission to bring the highest quality tea to the nation Founded in 2007 by tea superfans Spence & Suze, We Are Tea ethically source…
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Sunday Lunch Family Fun at Ye Olde Bell
Those looking for a place to entertain the kids on a Sunday can kick back and enjoy a relaxing afternoon and sumptuous lunch at Ye Olde Bell and after the…
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Some like it hot – The new Microplane® Chili Mill
Microplane® adds a new Chili Mill to their collection of premium quality kitchen tools Made in the USA, the photo-etched ultra-sharp signature Microplane blades, or teeth, effortlessly and precisely grate…
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‘Venture to the four corners of the world’ on Fred. Olsen’s longer voyages in 2018/19
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is inviting guests to ‘turn their dreams into reality’ on two outstanding longer-voyage adventures in 2018/19 Black Watch’s 107-night ‘Around the World with Sydney at New…
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New Healthy Food and Drink Products
Peter Morrell and his team find out that you can be indulgent and virtuous at the same time with these new healthy food and drink brands We have been trying…
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Will Young set to headline Quaglino’s ‘Q Decades’ Closing Party
On Thursday 30th August, Quaglino’s is set to host one of music’s most well-known and recognisable figures in British contemporary music and performing arts, Will Young He will take to…
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Florentine Restaurant Waterloo – Review
Peter Morrell and a friend enjoy an excellent lunch in this stylish restaurant just south of the river Florentine is keeping up the trend for the number of quality restaurants…
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Autumn in Venice – Ernest Hemingway and his last Muse
Patricia Cleveland-Peck reviews this fascinating book by Andrea di Robilant In this engagingly written and meticulously researched book Andrea di Robilant traces Hemingway’s obsession with the young Venetian girl Adriana…