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Silver Travel Advisor, the voice of mature travellers, is where you can find a wealth of information, impartial reviews, hints and tips about travel for the over 50’s, covering holidays…
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Cocotte Notting Hill – Review
Peter Morrell and his wife enjoy the food and the atmosphere in this charming French farm-to-table chicken rotisserie restaurant Cocotte was founded by chef Romain Bourrillon. His inspiration has come…
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Lamezia Fresh Pasta & Pizza Restaurant, Islington
London’s first Hemp Pizza is now available at Lamezia Fresh Pasta & Pizza Restaurant, Holloway Road. Along with the brand new turmeric one, too! Holloway Road’s first fresh pasta &…
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D-Day: Interception, Intelligence, Invasion
Sandra Westbrooke has been to a new exhibition at Bletchley Park that marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day On June 6, 1944, the future of Europe hung in the balance….
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Mary Quant
Sandra Westbrooke enjoys the V&A’s retrospective about the iconic fashion designer Mary Quant, whose creations shaped the swinging 60s, was born in 1930 in south-east London and grew up with…
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A Floating Showcase for British Art – with new video content
Saga’s new ship Spirit of Discovery, which launches later this year, will feature a bold new initiative to exhibit more than 400 works of art created by British-based artists. Peter…
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Millie and Maia’s great adventure on London’s Highest Easter Egg Hunt
Peter Morrell and his wife take their granddaughters to the top of the Shard to spot eggs that have been strategically placed around London’s 360-degree skyline There was great excitement…
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Launch of first regular steam services from London Waterloo
Tuesday, 9th April saw the launch of two new summer steam rail services from London Waterloo The Royal Windsor Steam Express will leave Waterloo at 08.02, 11.10 and 14.10 every…
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Van Gogh and Britain
A three-year stay inspired Vincent’s life and works, writes John Westbrooke Not a lot of people know that Vincent Van Gogh lived in England. It’s understandable: artists from Holbein to…
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The best French cheese on a Loire Valley waterways barge cruise
Beverley Watts feasts on Roquefort and Livarot onboard MS Déborah with Great Rail Journeys The Loire Valley produces some of the world’s greatest wines and there’s nothing like a crisp…
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Highbullen Hotel Golf & Country Club, North Devon
Neil Hennessy-Vass and his family enjoy peace, relaxation and the delicious food at this charming hotel Located in Chittlehamholt village, a tongue twister of a name designed to confuse (or…
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Merlin Annual Pass launches ‘Merlin Annual Pass 3 Parks Challenge’ to celebrate their Easter Sale
Buy a Merlin Annual Pass between 2nd April and 7th May 2019, from just £119pp Just in time for the Easter holidays, Merlin Annual Pass has launched its ‘Merlin Annual…
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Take part in London’s Highest Easter Egg Hunt
At The View from The Shard this Easter – Family tickets only £50* From the 6-22 April 2019, visitors to The View from The Shard can take part in London’s…
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Fete Des Meres Menu
Mother’s Day menu at the charming Le Garrick – French restaurant in Covent Garden Looking for the ideal place to treat your Mum this Sunday. Then step inside Le Garrick…
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Elizabethan Treasures: Miniatures by Hilliard and Oliver
It’s a small world at the National Portrait Gallery, reports John Westbrooke When you go to look at the works of England’s greatest 16th-century painter at the National Portrait Gallery,…
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Luxury in Madeira
Adam Jacot de Boinod enjoys the comfort and style on the island of eternal spring What a blessed, fertile, cultured and cultivated island Madeira is. This ‘island of eternal spring’…
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NEW Tracklements Chilli & Lemongrass Jelly
The sweet, tangy spice of NEW Chilli & Lemongrass Jelly – the latest addition to the Tracklements range of award-winning artisan condiments It captures the flavours of the East. The…
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The Eggstraordinary Cocotte Easter Egg Hunt
The Easter Egg hunt is on for prizes at Cocotte this year! French farm to table specialists, Cocotte, will be celebrating Easter 2019 by playing host to a very eggciting…
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Enjoy a sparkling summer with Pongrácz
Peter Morrell discovers an exceptional award-winning South African Méthode Cap Classique Sparkling Wine, Pongrácz I have recently been drinking an outstanding South African wine, Pongrácz Brut. This sparkler is made…
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Fred. Olsen commences second season of Brabant European river cruising in 2019, with enhanced enrichment programme
Fred. Olsen River Cruises has returned to the stunning waterways of Europe this month with its first sailing for 2019 – a five-night ‘Springtime Dutch Discovery’ fly-cruise from Amsterdam –…
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H&M Group launches its second cafe´ in London – It’s Pleat, Regent Street
The Swedish cafe´ brand It’s Pleat opens its second location in London on April 26th, this time situated on one of London’s most iconic shopping streets, Regent Street The Swedish…
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TUI River Cruises setting Sail
Brand new for summer 2020 TUI sets sail into the river cruise industry with the purchase of three passenger ships TUI River Cruises to offer personalised adults only packages From…
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Gourmet Getaway from National Chef of the Year at The Feathered Nest Inn
The Cotswold’s Feathered Nest Inn is offering guests a special gourmet getaway to celebrate Head Chef, Kuba Winkowski, being named National Chef of the Year The getaway will include a…
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Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses Create World’s Only Blue Cheese Easter Egg
Easter is not just for chocolate! Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses’ Blacksticks Blue creation is the perfect Easter egg for all savoury-toothed cheese lovers This creamy, tangy half egg pops out perfectly…
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UK’s largest birds of prey show takes flight at Warwick Castle from this weekend
Featuring daring acrobatics, gymnastic grace and ballet dancer precision, Warwick Castle’s brand new show The Falconer’s Quest launches this Saturday, 6 April, with a cast of over 70 birds of…
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Enjoy special savings in Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new ‘Summer Sale’
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests attractive savings on 46 Ocean and River sailings from June to September 2019, in its new ‘Summer Sale’, on all new bookings made…
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A New Chapter for Edinburgh’s Dunstane Houses
Boutique hotel completes reinvention of historic Hampton House building Following the renovation and relaunch of Dunstane House in August 2017, Hampton House – the second of the two hotel buildings…
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The Nominees for the the Golden Chopsticks Awards 2019…
The finalists have been announced for country’s top honours for Oriental cuisine The Golden Chopsticks Awards finalists have been announced. Now in its 2nd year, the awards is one of…
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Kanada-Ya Launches Two Limited Edition Ramen
Kanada-Ya, London’s favourite ramen restaurant, is excited to announce two limited-edition ramen bowls, available until the end of April Miso Tonkotsu (£14), available at the restaurant’s St. Giles branch, consists…
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Extraordinary Danube Delta and Luxembourg maiden sailings in Fred. Olsen River Cruises’ new 2020 Brabant programme
Fred. Olsen River Cruises has launched its new 2020 programme on smaller, more intimate Brabant, with 26 tempting itineraries, covering 43 ports of call In 2020, Fred. Olsen will be…
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New ship Spirit of Discovery to be christened with dedicated own-label English sparkling wine
A Jeroboam of Spirit of Discovery English sparkling wine will be smashed against the bow of Saga Cruises’ new ship Spirit of Discovery at her christening in the Port of…
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Money CAN buy you happiness with a Merlin Pass Monthly Membership!
Boost the happiness in your life with a Merlin Pass, the gateway to over 30 of the UK’s top attractions, jam-packed with amazing experiences guaranteed to brighten up your year…
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Crazy Horse Paris Reveals Viktoria Modesta, First Ever Bionic Celebrity Perfomer
The Crazy Horse, iconic and creative Parisian cabaret whose incomparable style and unique collaborations continue to astonish, has invited futuristic artist Viktoria Modesta, performer, artistic director, singer composer, queen of…
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£16.99 rum from Aldi awarded a GOLD medal, placing alongside brands nearly THREE times its price
Supermarket Aldi’s own-label rum range has been praised by industry experts at one of the world’s most highly regarded blind tasting competitions, the Spirits Business Rum Masters Judges awarded Aldi’s…
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Bubble Magik Land Permanent Concession at in Selfridges, London
Bubble Magik are excited to announce the launch of their third site The new site has opened in Selfridges, London, Bubble Magik’s new site is located just outside Selfridges Kitchen…
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches inaugural ‘Authentic Japan’ cruise in early 2021
One of the highlights of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new 2020/21 ocean programme is its inaugural 14-night D2101 ‘Authentic Japan’ fly-cruise, from Tokyo in January 2021, aboard Boudicca This sumptuous…
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Boar & Beaucastel Dinner @ Trinity Upstairs – Monday 18th March
Adam Byatt of Michelin starred Trinity has teamed up with Famille Perrin UK to showcase the fabulous wines of Château de Beaucastel in a vintage wine and boar pairing dinner…
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Explore the world with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in 2020/21, by ocean and by river, reaching 277 destinations in 90 countries, across six continents!
Fred. Olsen launches its exciting new brochure Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is excited to announce that, in 2020/21, its fleet of five smaller, more intimately-sized ocean and river ships –…
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Tracklements Special Edition Chilli & Chorizo Jam
New Special Edition Chilli & Chorizo Jam – the latest addition to the Tracklements range of award-winning artisan condiments It’s the perfect antidote to a dull February, or any month…
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A New Gin Experience blows in from the Atlantic
Nordés, Spain’s fastest growing premium gin, wants to challenge habits of British drinkers Nordés suggests its unique Atlantic Galician gin should not be restricted to aperitif. Nordés believes its gin’s herbal…
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‘Say it with Roses’ this Mother’s Day
New City of London Distillery Rhubarb & Rose Gin and Liverpool Rose Gin New City of London Distillery Rhubarb & Rose Gin, with its delicate floral notes and aromatic Liverpool…
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‘Gosnells Upstairs At Coal Rooms’
A New Honey-Focused Bar In Peckham Rye Gosnells Upstairs At Coal Rooms is the buzzing new honey-focused bar for Gosnells, London’s only Meadery, offering small plates from Coal Rooms. Located…
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A Weekend of Art in The Hague
Neil Hennessy-Vass discovers culture old and new, and a vibrant culinary scene in this charming Dutch City The Hague is one of those cities in Europe that everyone has heard…