Who? David Backhouse
What? David Backhouse has recently published the second edition of his “Galleries, Palaces & Tea” independently under Curll Press. Working as part travel guide and part encyclopedia, the illustrated guide to London is a handy but hefty book for history lovers and purveyors of obscure facts. Priced at £9.99.
When? Available now
Where? Available online and in store
How? Buy now from Amazon
The 2014 edition of the Bombay Sapphire Imagination Series is back with a new script by Academy Award® Winning Writer Geoffrey Fletcher. The competition saw aspiring film makers reinterprete the script in their own way with the final winning short films unveiled at the Tribeca Film Festival last month. Here, you can watch the short film from our sponsors, Bombay Sapphire, of Exit Log by UK film maker Chris Cornwell. Exit Log is a stunning sci-fi short set in 2249. Two space engineer’s journey through deep space takes a dramatic turn when they discover an emergency message from the past. Can they decipher the message and decide their fate forever? Post sponsored by Bombay…
Who? Shauna Sever What? If you wanted to learn all there is to know about vanilla then Shauna Sever’s book Pure Vanilla is a must have. The book features recipes as well as essential techniques for working with vanilla. Priced at £15.99. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon Ten facts about vanilla from Pure Vanilla
Who? Antigua What? The island of Antigua will be hosting its 56th annual carnival this year. The festival was originally a celebration of the abolishment of slavery on the island. These days, the celebrations have been expanded to include music, dance, parades and evening shows. When? 27th July – 6th August Where? St. John’s, Antigua How? Visit www.antiguacarnival.com for more information
Who? City of Avignon What? Learn about the City of Avignon and its history with its new 3D video show – Les Luminessences. The show combines sound, light, voice and new technologies to transform the walls of the Honour Courtyard at the Palace of the Popes into a 3D story board. Tickets from 8 euros. When? 15th August to 28th September Where? Palaise des Papes, Place du Palais, 84000 Avignon, France How? Visit lesluminessences-avignon.com for more information Fly via KLM
Who? Mich Turner MBE What? Mich Turner MBE will be hosting a lunch at Coworth Park to discuss her books, her company, Little Venice Cake Company, and her life in baking. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the speaker before sitting down to a three course lunch. Priced at £50 per person including lunch, one glass of champagne, a glass of wine, coffee and petit fours. When? From 12pm, 11th February Where? Blacknest Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7SE How? For more information, see www.lvcc.co.uk
Who? Cox & Kings What? Opera and ballet is like no other at The Bolshoi and that’s why Cox & Kings have put together a special package for the full experience. The three nigh break will include three nights at the 5-star Marriott hotel, flights with British Airways, private transfers, a city tour and opera ticket. Priced from £1,055 per person. When? Available now Where? Departure by arrangement How? Visit www.coxandkings.co.uk for more information Fly via British Airways
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