Who? Stuart Maconie
What? Nothing brings together a people like music and that’s perhaps the very thing that underpins the success of The People’s Songs by Stuart Maconie. The book looks at 50 songs which have shaped modern Britain and affected our world. It’s not just about the classics however as you’ll be sure to find a few unexpected mentions.
When? Available now
Where? Available online and in store
How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? Chelsea Art Fair What? The Chelsea Art Fair is returning for the 17th time with contemporary pieces ranging from £500 to £20,000. The fair will showcase artists’ highlights from galleries around the UK and Ireland, which won’t be on view at any other London shows. Tickets are £6. When? 11th to 14th April Where? Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, London SW3 5EE How? For more information, visit www.chelseaartfair.org
Who? Jerusalem International Book Fair What? The Jerusalem International Book Fair will be celebrating its Silver Jubilee this year. The book fair attracts publishers and authors from over 30 countries and will display over 100,000 books written in various languages. During the fair, there will be international seminars and symposia exploring a wide range of subjects, including literary criticism and blogging, selling books in a digital age, translation and others. When? 10th to 15th February Where? International Convention Center, Jerusalem, Israel How? For more information, please visit www.jerusalembookfair.com
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? Matthew Jukes What? Daily Mail wine columnist Matthew Jukes has recently published a coffee-table book, “Quintessentially’s 100 Most Iconic Wine Estates”. The book, published by Quintessentially Publishing, gives an insight into the world’s most desirable and prestigious wines accompanied by beautiful photographs and heartfelt narrative. Priced at £35. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon
Back at work for the New Year? To get you back into that “rearing to go feeling”, we’ve picked ten things that will give your New Year a boost. Violet organiser from Temperley for Filofax Seems so obvious but you can’t start the year in style without a stylish organiser. We love this violet leather pocket organiser from Temperley for Filofax. It’s small, compact but will hold all your notes and appointments. Priced at £135. Available from Filofax Sonnet red fountain pen with gold trim from Parker Naturally, with a brand new organiser in tow, you’ll want a great pen. This Sonnet red fountain pen with a gold trim from…
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
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