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Hi Everybody,
Here is Page 2 of the May / June issue of the Ice & Fire eMag. You know summertime is here when Derby Day approaches plus the festivals, Garden Parties and open air events all loom into view. Wonderful – a time to forget the Credit Crunch and enjoy a little of the outside life!
We hope you find an event to enjoy.
My best wishes,
Sandra
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- Derby Day —
The Sport of Kings? Join Boisdale for a day at the Races.- Art—
For an Artists Soiree and the Excellence in Drawing Awards + Champagne Reception & Dinner, The Arts Club, Dover Street, W1- And More Art—
Of a very varied kind at the Chelsea Arts Festival – from Rock to Classical music – Poetry to Cartoons, Chelsea- Joke Corner—
Brilliant – 21 Economic Models explained !!- Politics—
Dinner + Debate with Bill Cash MP on ‘British Democracy Today’ Kensington, Chelsea & Fulham Conservatives, Chelsea SW3- Foodies Festival—
Held in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court, Surrey- Charity + Jazz—
With the Legal Profession at their annual Garden Party in Lincoln’s Inn, Holborn, WC1- Finally MORE Art—
An Open Day with the artists at Oaks Park Studios, Oaks Park, Sutton, SM7- Diary Notes—
A reminder not to forget:
– Freedom in the City talk by Nigel Farage MEP, UKIP – 13.05.09.
www.tfa.net/freedominthecity
– Macmillan Cancer Support Gulls’ Eggs in the City Luncheon – 19.05.09.
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/
– Africa–China Business Development, Portcullis House,
London, SW1 – 20.05.09.
http://www.okraexpress.com/africa
-eubusiness&development, brusselseve2
*Please note events are by topic not date order unless otherwise given* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * — Off to the Races —Boisdale of Belgravia
Boisdale of Belgravia is situated in an elegant Regency town house, just north of Buckingham Palace Road and a short stroll from Victoria. Its bars, restaurants and private dining room are open on weekdays and Saturday evenings and offer a selection of menus to suit every budget. With another restaurant in Bishopsgate and The Lamb at Hindon, Salisbury – Boisdale offers a private membership with an eclectic range of events including live jazz every evening, a cigar club and many unusual dinners with wine, champagne and spirit tastings.
The Boisdale Derby 2009
Saturday 6 JuneIn association with the Sporting Agenda · Sponsored by Lloyds TSB
Celebrate the great recession in true British style at the nation’s most popular race meeting on 6 June.
Not daunted by economic adversity we are determined to try and ensure that our time-honoured pleasures in life are not compromised. To this end we have devised a new revolutionary, but traditional, format for the day with the objective of squeezing more enjoyment out of the occasion whilst also reducing costs.
In the past we have enjoyed a seated luncheon in the Boisdale Enclosure which involves an enormous amount of staff and precious space. This year we are going to be providing a luxury lobster picnic and an all day Pommery Champagne & Oyster Bar, which we envisage will create a livelier more interactive atmosphere as well as enabling us to significantly lower the costs of the tickets. The cost of the ticket is £195 per person all inclusive. For more information or to reserve places, please contact Zoe on -Tel: 020 7730 6922 or email: zoe@boisdale.co.uk.
Boisdale of Belgravia
15 Eccleston StreetBelgraviaSW1W 9LX
http://www.boisdale.co.uk/belgravia/* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
From the skill of horse racing to ‘skills’ of the artistic kind -The Arts Club
Jean-Francois Dor invites you to join him at The Arts Club in Mayfair on Monday 18th May for the Artists Soiree / Auction and Excellence in Drawing Awards.
This annual gathering of artists, art dealers, critics and members goes from strength to strength.
The evening opens with a Champagne reception followed by dinner during which time the prize winners of the ‘Excellence in Drawing’ Awards will be announced.
Dinner will be followed by an auction in aid of a very worthwhile cause - The Arts Club Charitable Trust.
The evening is presided over by The Arts Club’s President, Sir Peter Blake and Inge Borg-Scott is organising an excellent collection of works for sale. This is an excellent opportunity for people to acquire original and valuable works of art and to meet their creators at the same time.
Tickets are £ 50.00 per person and include a - Champagne reception, 3 Course meal, Wine and Coffee. Dress Code - Lounge suit.
Please book directly with Anna at The Arts Club with reference to Jean-Francois Dor – as tickets are limited
Contact details –
The Arts Club, Dover Street, Mayfair, London W1
email - anna@theartsclub.co.uk or telephone -020 7499 8581* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * From the Arts Club to the Arts Festival —
The Chelsea Arts FestivalA wonderful celebration of Art in all its forms
with ROCK to CLASSICAL music
Poetry to Cartoons
There is something for everyone —
13 – 24 June 2009
A vibrant programme of events with Knock-out headline act, Rick Wakeman opening the new chelsea:artsfestival at the Cadogan Hall with his 60th birthday celebration.
The rock legend, performs with a cast of well over 100 including a full orchestra and the English Chamber Choir conducted by Guy Protheroe.
In the finale concert the world renowned baritone Sir Willard White celebrates the music of the great Paul Robeson and Jazz Vocalist of the Year Clare Teal also headlines at The Cadogan Hall.
There's an exciting family programme with poet Roger McGough. The Little Mermaid a magical play with music and workshops with Tom Quinn and The Dixie Ticklers. Also free community events such as our annual cricket match and local artists opening their studios. There's plenty more so please check the Listings page.
We have brought some of the most exciting talent around to Chelsea's iconic venues. Let's enjoy the best of the arts in Chelsea together as we celebrate a new cycle in the life of the chelsea:artsfestival.
Warm regards from
Roger Manning, Chairman, and the Executive Board chelsea:artsfestival
For full details of all events and how to book go to -
http://www.chelseaartsfestival.org/index.asp* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Joke Corner – whoever thought of this – brilliant !!
Do read through – especially the Royal Bank of Scotland !!!
21 Economic models explained:
- SOCIALISM
You have two cows.
You give one to your neighbour.- COMMUNISM
You have two cows.
The State takes both and gives you some milk.- FASCISM
You have two cows.
The State takes both and sells you some milk.- NAZISM
You have two cows.
The State takes both and shoots you.- BUREAUCRATISM
You have two cows.
The State takes both, shoots one, milks the other, and then throws the milk away.- TRADITIONAL CAPITALISM
You have two cows.
You sell one and buy a bull.
Your herd multiplies, and the economy grows.
You sell them and retire on the income.- SURREALISM
You have two giraffes.
The government requires you to take harmonica lessons.- AN AMERICAN CORPORATION
You have two cows.
You sell one, and force the other to produce the milk of four cows.
Later, you hire a consultant to analyze why the cow has dropped dead.- ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND VENTURE CAPITALISM
You have two cows.
You sell three of them to your publicly listed company, using letters of credit opened by your brother-in-law at the bank, then execute a debt/equity swap with an associated general offer so that you get all four cows back, with a tax exemption for five cows. The milk rights of the six cows are transferred via an intermediary to a Cayman Island Company secretly owned by the majority shareholder who sells the rights to all seven cows back to your listed company. The annual report says the company owns eight cows, with an option on one more. You sell one cow to buy a new president of the United States, leaving you with nine cows. No balance sheet is provided with the release. The public then buys your bull.- A FRENCH CORPORATION
You have two cows.
You go on strike, organize a riot, and block the roads, because you want three cows.- A JAPANESE CORPORATION
You have two cows.
You redesign them so they are one-tenth the size of an ordinary cow and produce twenty times the milk.
You then create a clever cow cartoon image called 'Cowkimon' and market it worldwide.- A GERMAN CORPORATION
You have two cows.
You re-engineer them so they live for 100 years, eat once a month, and milk themselves.- AN ITALIAN CORPORATION
You have two cows, but you don't know where they are.
You decide to have lunch.- A RUSSIAN CORPORATION
You have two cows.
You count them and learn you have five cows.
You count them again and learn you have 42 cows.
You count them again and learn you have 2 cows.
You stop counting cows and open another bottle of vodka.- A SWISS CORPORATION
You have 5000 cows.
None of them belong to you.
You charge the owners for storing them.- A CHINESE CORPORATION
You have two cows.
You have 300 people milking them.
You claim that you have full employment, and high bovine productivity.
You arrest the newsman who reported the real situation.- AN INDIAN CORPORATION
You have two cows.
You worship them.- A BRITISH CORPORATION
You have two cows.
Both are mad.- AN IRAQI CORPORATION
Everyone thinks you have lots of cows.
You tell them that you have none.
No-one believes you, so they bomb the crap out of you and invade your country.
You still have no cows, but at least you are now a Democracy.- AN AUSTRALIAN CORPORATION
You have two cows.
Business seems pretty good.
You close the office and go for a few beers to celebrate.- A NEW ZEALAND CORPORATION
You have two cows.
The one on the left looks very attractive.
There we have it - the world's economies summed up by a load of cows - although I am not a feminist why isn't it bulls ?? Although of course they are not so versatile and obviously not 'worshipped' in the same way!! Still this is brilliant !!NB – However we do badly need a bull market.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * On a slightly more serious note –
Dinner + Debate
Join Bill Cash MP for supper and a debate on –‘British Democracy Today’This event is being given by the Kensington, Chelsea and Fulham Conservatives
at 1a Chelsea Manor Street, (off Kings Road), SW3
23 June 2009 – 7.00 for 7.30 pm
Bill Cash has been a MP since 1984 during which time he has been a Member of a number of committees – The Standing Committee on Broadcasting Bill 1980, The Select Committee on European Legislation 1985, The Standing Committee on Financial Services 1985 – 1986, The Standing Committee on Banking 1986 - 1987.
The evening promises a lively debate !Dinner is a selection of main courses, desserts, and wines.
Tickets - £30.00
Tickets can be purchased from:
The Association Office, 1a Chelsea Manor Street, SW3 Tel: 020 7352 0102 or email: james@kcfc.org.uk or alex@kcfc.org.uk* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Do you eat to live – OR – live to eat??
Either way a day out at another wonderful historical location will be a pleasure
– Join the Foodies Festival at —
Hampton Court
Join us in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace for a celebration of fine food and drink over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
Meet Mat Follas, the Masterchef 2009 winner as he cooks live at the Olive magazine Chefs theatre at the weekend. He will be joining Michelin star and top chefs from leading restaurants who will cook live every hour on the hour.
Tempt your tastebuds with fine food and drink in the Harvey Nichols marquee and sip champagne in the Veuve Cliquot tent.
Try a sushi, chocolate, cheese or champagne masterclass, sample dishes from leading restaurants and buy fresh ingredients in the local producers market. For budding young chefs there is a chance to learn to cook in the Cooking with Kids masterclass.
Saturday May 23, Sunday May 24 and Monday May 25th.
Opening Times
Saturday May 23rd 10am – 6pm
Sunday May 24th 10am – 6pm
Monday May 25th 10am – 6pm
Ticket Prices
Adults £15
Concessions/ Students £10Cookery demonstrations and Masterclasses are available on a first come first served basis at no extra charge. There is no charge for children accompanied by adults to the event (under 16) You must be over 18 to attend a drinks Masterclass. Entry to the Chefs Theatre is to paid ticket holders only.
To book your tickets call 0871 230 7144 or buy them online at
http://www.foodiesfestival.com/hampton-court-buy-a-ticket/
Or – email enquiries@foodiesfestival.com
Or for more information go to
http://www.foodiesfestival.com/
PS - Look out for the award winning indian restaurant - Cafe Spice Namaste and try some of Mr Todiwala's Splendidly Spicy Pickles and Chutneys plus Exotic Ice Creams – hand-made in their kitchens – concoctions for connoisseurs.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Nibble great canapés, enjoy great jazz and support some worthwhile charities - enjoy a wonderful evening in the historic grounds of Lincoln’s Inn
The Legal Charities
40th Anniversary Garden Party
Hosted by the Westminster and Holborn Law SocietyLincoln’s Inn North Lawns, London WC1Thursday 18th June 20096pm – 8pm
with
Southern-Rag-A-Jazz
and
Tony Charles Trinidad Steel Band
The annual Legal Charities Garden Party is breaking from tradition this year and will be held on a Thursday rather than the usual Wednesday.
As always it will be held on the beautiful North Lawns of Lincoln’s Inn in the heart of London’s legal district.
Tickets this year are priced at £15 and there is champagne and wine to buy on the night as well as complimentary canapés.
If you would like to purchase tickets, pre-order drinks or hire a table for yourself and guests please contact:
Marketing Manager – Katie Wylie – on 020 8675 6440 or email Katie@sba.org.uk
All money raised will be donated to the six legal charities.
A charity registered in England & Wales no 1124512
The SBA is a company limited by guarantee
Registered in England number 6601 907
Registered Office: Steynings House, Summerlock Approach,
Salisbury, Wiltshire SP2 74J* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * And finally another day out of central London – visit the picturesque Oaks Park Studios a wonderful location for creativity – and strangely with the Epsom racing connection (Derby Day!!)Oaks Parks Artists Open Studio Weekend
27th & 28th June 2009
Open 11am – 5pm
The Old Stables, Oaks Park, Croydon Lane,
Sutton SM7 3BA
‘The Studios are an imaginative use of old stables, once part of the estate of the Earl of Derby, who was of historic importance to horse racing at nearby Epsom. They are now occupied by a group of visual artists whose practice includes painting, sculpture, printmaking and puppetry’.“In Art there is only one thing that counts; the thing you can't explain”
— Georges Braque
Painting, printmaking, sculpture, mixed-media and puppetry – this year’s celebration of our work promises an enjoyable experience of art forms both familiar and new in the beautiful surroundings of Oaks Park, where our unique community of studios is located.
Elly Wright will follow her successful shows in London and France exhibiting colourful French landscapes. Simon Burder will show prints depicting rural Britain. Abstract works by Kate B Hall and Jill Evans will contrast with the figurative concerns of animal sculptor Kendra Haste and paintings inspired by people and places by Susan Absolon.
New to the studios this year are Nick Ladd, who will show recent work and Karin Andrews-Jashapar’s enchanting shadow puppetry. Abbi Torrance, who has exhibited in London and Holland this year will show her meticulous pencil drawings alongside Roger Nell’s photographic prints. Itamar Martinez will show a new series of paintings entitled ‘Las Voces del Silencio’. Nicolette Carter and Kate Wilson are this year’s invited artists.
During the past year artists from Oaks Park Studios have shown their work at ‘Ole’ restaurant in Putney in exhibitions curated by Itamar Martínez. Some of us will again participate in the annual exhibition at Honeywood House in Carshalton, part of Sutton’s ‘Imagine’ arts festival.
Press enquiries : Susan Absolon itsabsolon@blueyonder.co.uk
For further information on Oaks Park Studios and how to get there - go to:
http://www.oaksfineart.co.uk/oaks-park-studios-index.html* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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