In Association with
Rendezvous – London
Hi Everybody,
Warmest Wishes for a great 2010.
To kick-start the New Year we wish to congratulate Cyrus Todiwala of Café Spice Namaste (eMag March 2009) / Master Chef (eMag April 2009) fame - on being awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Honour’s List for his services to the Hospitality Industry.
We would also like to tell you about a new classified advertisement feature which will shortly be appearing in the eMag.
If you have a business, an interesting venture – any project you would like to promote please contact us on the email address given below.
Please note - space is limited therefore entries are subject to certain terms and conditions plus editor's approval.
We hope you find an event to enjoy.
My best wishes,
Sandra
NB – For details on how to feature your event please contact me at –
sandra@icefiremarketing.com
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TOPICS in this issue*
OBE – Cyrus Todiwalla – for services to Hospitality.
Sport - Golf at Donnington Grove, Berkshire - Special Winter Offers/
Winter Breaks - January – February - March
Fashion – The Image Academy – a Course in Image Consultancy –
commencing 04.02.2010.
Politics – The Bruges Group New Year’s Reception with guest of honour
- the Rt. Hon. The Baroness Margaret Thatcher, 14.01.2010.
Joke Corner – Ladies – Short but Sweet !!!
Celebrity Clairvoyant - Let Valentin Borissov give guidance in 2010.
Business – Explore business opportunities in France – Breakfast Meeting
with the FCCGB / UCCIMAC at the Melia White House Hotel, NW1
27.01.2010.
Avant-Garde Opera – Second Movement,W1 - 26.01.2010.
Diary Notes – Quickies –
- January Sale at The Chocolate Elephant – 25% Savings
www.thechocolateelephant.com
- Kensington Antiques & Fine Art Fair - Penman Fairs
*07.01.2010. – 10.01.2010.
http://www.penman-fairs.co.uk/
- Singles Party – Carvosso’s, Chiswick – for details
contact Rosie Bowman on – 07944 973765 – 13.01.2010.
- Boisdale of Bishopsgate Balvenie Whisky Tasting 18.01.2010.
http://www.boisdale.co.uk/members/events2/event_detail.aspx?id=166
- Cadogan Hall, SW1 – Tom Paxton in Concert – 29.01.2010.
http://www.cadoganhall.com/showpage.php?pid=1096
*Please note events are by topic not necessarily date order
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Congratulations to Cyrus Todiwalla -
Chef Patron Cyrus Todiwala awarded an OBE
We have some wonderful news to share this New Year's Eve! Our very own Cyrus Todiwala, Chef Patron of Cafe Spice Namaste, has been awarded an OBE in the 2010 Queen's New Year's Honours List for his services to the hospitality industry. Cyrus says he is deeply honoured and humbled to receive this recognition, which came as a lovely surprise.
From all of us at Cafe Spice Namaste, a terrific 2010 to you all. Cyrus, Pervin and all the team thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you when the restaurant opens again on 2nd January 2010.
Happy New Year!
Cafe Spice Namaste
16 Prescot Street
London E1 8AZ
Tel 020 7488 9242
www.cafespice.co.uk
www.adventuregourmet.com
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Although a little ‘cool’ – still time to make sure you keep up to ‘par’- join us for golf at
Donnington Grove
Special winter offers / Short holiday breaks
(Please note Tiger Woods will not be available !!)
“PROBABLY THE BEST GREENS IN THE COUNTRY”
Winter Offer No 1
· Play 18 Holes of golf on our superb course for only
£60.00 for a 4 Ball or just £17.50 per person
· Plus Sauna and Steam Room
Winter Offer No 2 (minimum 4 people)
Coffee or Tea on arrival
· HOT BACON ROLL
· Play 18 Holes of Golf on our superb course
· Two course lunch…only £29.50 per person
· Plus Sauna and Steam Room
Winter Offer No 3 (minimum 4 people)
· Coffee or Tea on arrival
· HOT BACON ROLL
· Shared Buggy
· Play 18 holes of Golf on our superb course
· Two Course Lunch... only £39.50 per person
· Plus Sauna and Steam Room
PLUS GREAT
GOLFING BREAKS
2010
JANUARY …FEBRUARY …MARCH
THE INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
TEE RESERVED FOR 18 HOLES OF GOLF
3 COURSE EVENING MEAL
Served in The River Restaurant
TWIN ACCOMMODATION
NEXT DAY
TRADITIONAL ENGLISH BREAKFAST
TEE RESERVED FOR 18 HOLES OFGOLF
TAKE HOME THE EXPERIENCE
@
£95.00 PER PERSON
(non golfers just £65.00pp)
FOR FULL DETAILS CONTACT –
Donnington Grove Country Club,
Grove Road,
Donnington, Newbury
Berkshire RG14 2LA
Tel: +44 (01635 581000
Fax: +44 (01635 552259
Pro Shop: +44 (01635 551975
E-mail;enquiries@donnington-grove.com
Web site:www.donnington-grove.com
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From keeping fit to looking good and possibly a new career with –
The Image Academy
"Thank you for being an amazing mentor on the course. You have an incredible amount of knowledge and advice and I'm now fully prepared to pursue my career as a stylist. Not only did I learn so much, it boosted my confidence and best of all I had so much fun! I highly recommend the course to anyone wanting a career as a personal stylist.
Thanks Natalie" Sara Comfort
The Image Academy is one of Europe's most rapidly growing image consultancy schools. With offices based in Dublin, London and Sydney, you can be assured that you are choosing a course which will catapult you into the industry almost immediately after completion. Our course offers you the theory, the practical knowledge and the ‘start your own business’ knowledge to help you enter the industry almost immediately after the 5 days. Our main aim is that you can retrieve your course cost as soon as possible so that from then on you reap the rewards!
We provide fashion forward styling courses that have been set up specifically to offer a new level of professionalism and expertise to ‘wannabe’ stylists, PR professionals, boutique owners, high street retailers, fashion students and just about anyone who has a passion for fashion. Our tutors have extensive experience in all areas of image consulting, personal and fashion styling, make-up artistry and corporate training and development.
Image consultancy training across the world is renowned for being old fashioned, run by theorists, and offer very little insight into the actual making of a successful styling consultancy. This ultimately leads to a frustrated and disappointed candidate who comes out of training with little insight into a very dynamic and rewarding industry. Now with the arrival of The Image Academy, students can expect new insights into how to harness the power of social media and other novel business practices to ensure a successful career.
Shopping for a living has got to be one of the most desirable jobs out there and with the rise and rise of style reality programmes, there is no shortage of fashionistas queuing up to learn the ropes to make their mark on the fashion world! But contrary to popular belief, making a career out of being a stylist is certainly no easy feat.
Each course is given by an experienced tutor provided by The Image Academy who will provide real-life examples and experiences throughout the course notes, this practical knowledge will benefit all students throughout the 5 days. On the final day, all students will be given practical hands on experience of sourcing stores for each client based on their shape, height, size, budget and style and will also participate in make-up demonstrations.
So why should you choose to train with The Image Academy over any other styling agency??
Our courses are tailored to give you in-depth and practical information which will be used on a daily basis and will offer you the theory that will bring you from student to fashionista in a number of days!
The course is made up of 70 different topics and answers every question you may be faced with in the real world.
It covers everything from getting started to colour analysis, body analysis, makeup, corporate image, working in TV and magazines to starting your own business and getting your first client.
The course is very in-depth and can either be done in a group of ten or on one to one basis with a tutor.
Certificates are issued to all students who have successfully completed the course.
The benefit of our course is that you will receive a unique mentoring service and hands on experience with a professional Personal Stylist.
We do not believe in giving you the theory to teach yourself, our tutors are there to help you every step of the way and answer any questions you may have.
All students will have the opportunity to shadow an experienced Personal Stylist, thus knowing the format of the day and how to approach and work with clients.
Course commences - 04 February 2010
FOR FULL DETAILS AND ENROLEMENT ENQURIES PLEASE CONTACT –
NATALIE ROBINSON
TEL: 07939 875386 or visit WWW.STYLE-ICON.CO.UK
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Now from style-icon to political icon -
The Bruges Group spearheads the intellectual battle against the notion of "ever–closer Union" in Europe and, above all, against British involvement in a single European state.
NEW YEAR'S RECEPTION
Thursday, 14th January - From 6.30pm until 9pm
with Wine, Refreshments and Canapés
You can apply to obtain tickets to our exclusive New Year's Reception with Baroness Thatcher, Honorary President of the Bruges Group.
LOCATION: The drinks reception will be held in Central London. For security reasons our guests shall be notified of the venue when the tickets are issued
ADMISSION: £45 payable in advance
For more details on how to book your ticket for this exclusive New Year's Reception call Robert Oulds on 020 7287 4414
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Honorary President: The Rt Hon. the Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven, LG, OM, FRS
Vice-President: The Rt Hon. the Lord Lamont of Lerwick, Co-Chairmen: Dr Brian Hindley & Barry Legg
Director: Robert Oulds MA, Head of Research: Dr Helen Szamuely
Washington D.C. Representative: John O'Sullivan, CBE
Founder Chairman: Lord Harris of High Cross;Former Chairmen: Dr Martin Holmes & Professor Kenneth Minogue
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Robert Oulds
Director
The Bruges Group
227 Linen Hall, 162-168 Regent Street, London W1B 5TB
UK
Tel: +44(0) 20 7287 4414
Mobile: 07740 029787
E-mail: info@brugesgroup.com
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Joke Corner – Ladies short but sweet !!!!
An English professor wrote the words:
"A woman without her man is nothing"
on the blackboard and asked his students to punctuate it correctly.
All of the males in the class wrote:
"A woman, without her man, is nothing."
All the females in the class wrote:
"A woman: without her, man is nothing!!"
Please note the exclamation marks are my contribution to the punctuation !!
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What does 2010 have in store for us ??
The partner of our dreams ??
Success with our careers ??
Let celebrity clairvoyant Valentin Borissov give you guidance
Celebrity clairvoyant Valentin Borissov is one of the top predictive advisors in the UK and internationally. Recognised for his extraordinary talent by members of royalty, pop stars and politicians, his advice is much sought after in Paris, Moscow Monaco, USA and South America.
Being a fluent Russian speaker, he has a large fan base of Russian clients.
Valentin sometimes is available to give readings over the telephone, but the majority of his clients prefer to consult him face to face and are prepared to travel to see him from all over the world.
Valentin is a frequent contributor to phone-in programmes on BBC Radio London’s Late Show and Foxy Radio. His double page article Mystical Leaders, where he discusses the interest in the occult amongst royalty, politicians and VIPs throughout history, appeared in ‘Predictions’ magazine. More recently, his economic and global political predictions were printed in the prestigious Citywealth magazine read by ultra high worth individuals. Valentin's vision about Prince William's romantic future was reported in April 2009 by The Mail on Sunday.
Valentin grew up in Sofia and studied as a concert pianist before going to Vienna to pursue his studies in literature. He inherited his psychic gifts from his grandmother, a Romanian countess, as the ability of second sight runs in the family. He realised at a young age that he had an insight into both the past and the future and could communicate with the spirit world. Visions of the fall of the World Trade Centre Towers in New York came to him in a dream a year before it happened!
To tune into the enveloping energies and to make his predictions, Valentin uses a combination of divining tools such as photo analysis, numerology, astrology, crystals and casting the Runes (the spiritually charged Nordic stones). Though Tarot cards are an important tool in his repertoire, Valentin also uses the little known cards designed by Madame Lenormand, astrologer to Napoleon Bonaparte.
Valentin is able to give amazingly accurate predictions and guidance whether the questions relate to business, politics, health or personal relationships.
Valentin is a popular figure on the international social circuit. He is a generous contributor to charities and sits on many committees.
Valentin Borissov
Tel. +44 (0)7940 475 305
Email: valentin.b@virgin.net
Website: www.valentinborissov.com
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Business opportunities in France accompanied by a full English Breakfast !!
Breakfast Meeting
The French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain (FCCGB), in partnership with the Union of Chambers of Commerce in the Massif Central area (UCCIMAC), requests the pleasure of your company at its next Breakfast Meeting:
“Business opportunities in France:
Focus on the Massif Central Area”
Wednesday 27th of January 2010, 8.30am to 10.30am
At the Meliã White House Hotel, Albany Street, Regents Park
London NW1 3UP
Objective
The meeting will be an opportunity to meet with representatives of UCCIMAC and understand the business opportunities in the Massif Central area, focusing specifically on buying companies.
Participants will also hear about the advantages and the legal aspects of doing business in France.
For further information about UCCIMAC, please look at www.massifcentral-businessopportunities.com
This meeting is complimentary
Who should attend?
Managing Directors, Finance Directors, Strategy Directors, Tax Managers, Attorneys...
Programme
BM. Simon Mitchell, Consultant, UCCIMAC
--- Business opportunities in the Massif Central area
--- Presentation of companies to be taken over
KM. Jean Nicolas Soret, Attorney, Reed Smith Law Firm
--- French business law - key points and focus on company take over
KM. David Sayers Partner, Mazars LLP
--- Overview of the French business fiscal policy
A full English breakfast will be served during the meeting
Registration to register please email or fax it to register please fill it in and send it back it
To register, please fill in the attached registration form and email / fax to:
Maryse Sequeira, FCCGB Tel: 020 7092 6629 - Fax: 020 7092 6633 - msequeira@ccfgb.co.uk
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Finally avant-garde opera – Second Movement celebrates it’s Fifth Birthday with a Recital evening at a private residence in Central London
Welcome to Second Movement
The opera company that showcases the best new talent in the opera world
At Second Movement the aim is to regenerate both opera and its audience in the UK. We achieve this through -
Staging modern, risk-taking productions of the highest quality that reject the conventional and traditional aspects of opera production
Performing opera in English to ensure immediate comprehensibility and dramatic integrity
Using unconventional spaces (warehouses, music halls, churches) which both challenge the parameters of the standard operatic experience while ensuring through the use of modest-sized venues that the words can be heard and understood
Using young talent thus exploiting both their energy and creating a feeling that this is a medium young people can relate to
Exploring one-act repertoire that allows surprising, flexible programming, challenges prejudice about the form, and unearths often rarely-performed works
Keeping ticket prices low to ensure that people pay little more than they would for a cinema ticket, thereby encouraging younger audiences
Establishing fruitful links with the other arts (for example dance, new writing and fine art) and in such collaboration regenerating both the form and people’s preconceptions of it
Fostering links with London communities, particularly through workshops with the young
For details of the Birthday Special –
An evening of Czech song at Mansfield Street
26 January 2010
and/ or to become a Friend
email - contact@secondmovement.org.uk
OR - info@secondmovement.org.uk
Website - http://secondmovement.org.uk
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