Champagne and Cap Classique at Mont Rochelle
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Champagne and Cap Classique at Mont Rochelle

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Who? Mont Rochelle What? To celebrate the Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival, Mont Rochelle, a working winery and hotel, has created the perfect bubbly package. As well as accommodation and breakfast, guests will have a festival offer which includes tasting vouchers and glasses, entry and transfer to the festival. From R3500 per room per night. When? 29th November to 1st December Where? Dassenberg Rd, Franschhoek 7690, South Africa ‎ How? For more information, see www.montrochelle.co.za Fly via KLM

Delicious Art blends, when masterpieces inspire tea
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Delicious Art blends, when masterpieces inspire tea

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Who? The East India Company and The National Gallery What? The East India Company and the National Gallery have collaborated to launch a collection of six special tea blends, inspired by masterpieces displayed at the National Gallery. Each tea has been crafted by The East India Company’s tea master, Lalith Lenadora, taking the artwork as inspiration for the ingredients. Priced at £7.50. When? Available now Where? Available at The East India Company and The National Gallery How? For more information, see www.eicfinefoods.com

Toast November Collection arrives just in time

Toast November Collection arrives just in time

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Who? Toast What? We love the rustic appeal of Toast – for him, for her, for the home. As winter approaches, there’s no time like the present to tuck into something cosy and warm. That’s why the arrival of Toast’s November collection is ever so perfectly timed. This Shearling Aviator Jacket is just one of the items in the new collection. Are you warming up yet? When? Available now Where? Available in store or online How? For more information, see www.toast.co.uk

Heston Blumenthal Precision Range by Salter
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Heston Blumenthal Precision Range by Salter

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Who? Salter What? If you’ve been inspired to bake by the latest series of Great British Bake Off and want to get things just right then you must look to the new Heston Blumenthal Precision Range by Salter. You will certainly find it hard to do without the Dual Platform Precision Scale which has a larger platform for heavier ingredients like flour and a precision plate for small measurements like sugar. When? Available now Where? Available on Amazon How? Purchase online

End of the Spectrum, 2011, discarded lottery tickets on panel with UV coat

Ghost of a Dream at Galerie Paris-Beijing

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Who? Galerie Paris-Beijing What? Galerie Paris-Beijing’s latest exhibition is Ghost of a Dream, a project by sculptor Lauren Was and painter Adam Eckstrom, featuring installations, sculptures, drawings and collages. The theme explores and documents the futile hopes and dreams of a modern materialistic society. All the artworks are created with “obsolete objects” such as scratch cards and lottery tickets. When? 21st November 2013 until 18th January 2014 Where? Paris-Beijing Gallery, Hôtel Winssinger, Rue de l’Hôtel des Monnaies 66, 1060 Brussels How? For more information, see www.galerieparisbeijing.com Fly via KLM

British Pullman interior by Matt Hind
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Dinner with Raymond Blanc

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Who? The British Pullman What? The British Pullman will kick off a series of on board pop-up dinners starting with Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc. The celebrity chef has created a seven course menu accompanied by the sommelier’s choice of fine wines. Only 100 spaces are available, priced at £495 per person. When? 7pm 16th November 2013 for Raymond Blanc hosted trip Where? Departing from London Victoria Station How? For more information, see www.orient-express.com/uktrains