In Association with
Rendezvous – London
Hi Everybody,
Gosh, Shock, Horror – only 53 days ‘til Christmas - still plenty of time to enjoy yourself. To give you a helping hand a few choice events below.
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*
Please scroll down for full event details
*Please note events are by topic not necessarily date order
Charity Fundraising – Macmillan Cancer Enchanted Ball, The Savoy Hotel, Strand, WC2 – 10.11.2010.
Pantomime – Robin Hood - Queen of Thieves, ‘Above The Stag Theatre’
Bressenden Place, SW1 – 30.11. – 22.12.2010.
Live Jazz – Boisdale of Belgravia, Eccleston Street, SW1 – Mon – Friday
‘Marlene Dietrich’ + more – Anke Landeau sings at Private Members Club – The Cobden, Kensal Road, W10 – 26.11.2010.
Fashion & Style – Glam up for Christmas with Style Icon or make a career move – Special Offers for November – December 2010
Carol Concert – Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks, SW1 07.12.2010.
Christmas Grand Sale - Royal Horticultural Halls, Victoria, SW1
24.11 - 27.11.2010.
Theatre – The Masque of the Red Death, New Wimbledon Studio,
The Broadway, SW19 - 09.11. – 13.11.2010.
Sport – Tennis - Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 with Gaucho
Restaurants - 21 - 28.11.2010.
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Diary Notes – Quickies –
Social
Singles Evening – Carvosso’s, 210 Chiswick High Road,
London W4 1PD – 11.11.2010. For details contact –
Rosie Bowman - 07944 973765 or me at - sandra@icefiremarketing.com
Christmas Party – Luna Nuova 773 Fulham Rd, SW6 –
09.12.2010. For details contact Rosie Bowman – 07944 973765
or me – Sandra Hammond – 07885 620472
Singles Evening – ‘Just Drinks’ - Just St James Bar, St James’s
Street, SW1 - 18.11.2010. For details contact –
Paul Atton - 07957-870086
Meet & Eat – With Gary Rhodes and The Celebrities Guild
of Great Britain – 15.12.2010.
For details contact - 020 8449 1234 or go to www.celebritiesguild.org.uk
Dinner at The House of Lords - 19.11.2010. For details and
booking go to – http://hol.eventbrite.com/
Italian Cultural Institute – Musical Evening with Art + Wine
Tasting, Belgrave Square, SW1 – 04.11.2010.
For details contact – Sandra Hammond – 07885 620472
Film Premier + Official After Party – Sew n’ Sew Films presents
‘The Dinner Party’ at SWAY Club & Bar, Great Queen Street,
WC2 – 30.11.2010. To go on Guest List and RSVP contact –
Sandra Hammond – sandra@icefiremarketing.com
Carols
Carols by Candlelight – St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge SW1
16.12.2010. To buy tickets go to - http://lse.macmillan.org.uk/
Carol Concert – St Mary Abbott’s Church, Kensington Church
Street, W8. Mayor of K&C’s event in aid of Help 4 Heroes.
14.12.2010. £20. cheque to H4H. For details contact –
Sandra Hammond on 07885 620472 or email – sandra@icefiremarketing.com
Political Debate
‘Who is Britain’s Greatest Prime Minister’?
Join authors Michael Dobbs, David Kynaston, Saul David,
& Richard Vinen at Kensington Central Library, W8
18.11.2010. For details contact – tel: 020 7361 3010
A reminder – not to forget –
British Forces Foundation, BFF Morale Awards Luncheon,
The Brewery, Chiswell Str. EC1 - 22.11.2010.
For details contact - Tel: 01672 564911 or go to –
www.bff.org.uk
Valerie Leon (ex 007), Up Front, Jermyn Street Theatre,
Jermyn Street, SW1 – 07.11.2010.
For details go to - http://www.jermynstreettheatre.co.uk/
*Please note events are by topic not necessarily date order
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Macmillan Cancer
Enchanted Ball
Wednesday 10th November 2010
Kick off the winter party season in style at Macmillan’s flagship event the Annual Ball.
Experience the glitz and glamour of the Savoy after its very extensive refurbishment
Kick off Christmas at the glamorous Savoy Hotel
Enjoy the Savoy’s extensive refurbishment
and
Have fun whilst raising funds for the UK’s favourite charity
Macmillan’s Annual Ball
is the highlight of the Social Season
With live music from Diva to set the scene and a variety of entertainment throughout the evening, the Macmillan Annual Ball is set to be one of the highlights of the social calendar for 2010!
Last year’s In Their Shoes Ball was a huge success for Macmillan raising over £205,000 for people affected by cancer.
To find out more and purchase tickets go to –
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Fundraising/LondonSpecialEvents/
MacmillanEnchantedBall2010.aspx
or contact the
Head Office
Tel: 020 7840 7840
Fax: 020 7840 7841
Write to - Macmillan Cancer Support
89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7UQ
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Truly -- when theatre was for the ‘boys’
‘Above The Stag Theatre’ presents a very gay adult pantomime -
from the writers of last year's hit Dick Whittington - Another Dick in City Hall.
by Jon Bradfield & Martin Hooper
November 30 - December 22
Tues - Sat 7.30pm; Sun 6.00pm
Tickets £14. First week - £12. Gala press night Wed 1 Dec £20
Box office: 020 8932 4747
Online : www.abovethestag.com (no booking fee)
Chaos ensues as a very gay Robin Hood and his band of merry men descend on Above The Stag in this year's riotous adults only pantomime.
Robin Hood: Scourge of the rich, friend to the poor, champion archer and outlaw (but with a day job as a nurse at Friar Tuck's Sherwood Forest Cottage Hospital).
An evil Sheriff has seized power thanks to a baffling new voting system. Taxes are high, cuts are steep, the rich are getting richer and the poor are in Primark.
But help is at hand - in the shape of champion archer (and part time web-cam performer) Robin Hood!
Join him and his merry band on a quest for justice that takes them to strange encounters in the woods and on to Buckingham Palace itself...
Expect all the usual panto fun (without the s... bits for kids): romance, cross dressing, songs, sweets, and an Israeli donkey.
What the critics said about Dick Whittington - ATS panto 2009
'Very special. The writing is very clever... Beautifully produced and directed... Very highly recommended - just don't take the kids ' - Remotegoat
'A wild and hilarious two-hour production... The script flowed beautifully and was genuinely hilarious. Buy a pint or five, and watch this show.' - Extra Extra
'You know it's childish, but you just can't help riding the wave...lines that will have mulled wine snorting out of your nose.' - QX Magazine
Above The Stag Theatre
15 Bressenden Place
London SW1E 5DD
(directly behind Victoria Palace Theatre - Billy Elliot)
Tube/National rail - Victoria - 100 yards
Produced by: Peter Bull for 'Above the Stag Theatre'
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From ‘forest green’ to country, jazz and blues!!
Monday to Wednesday: Classic jazz
Amongst the regulars and irregulars seen on stage are singers Liz Fletcher, Joan Viskant, Cousin Alice, Georgina Bromilow and Heather Simmons; sax players Alan Barnes, Pete Long and Ray Gelato; trumpeters Rico Tomasso, Mike Henry and Steve Fishwick; pianists Richard Busiakiewicz, Gunther Kuermayer, Keith Nichols, Christian Vaughan and Phil Phillips; bassists Murray Salmon, Jerome Davis and Julie Walkington.
Every Thursday: TJ Johnson & his Band
Backed by his group of top British musicians TJ plays an extraordinary blend of music that transcends the boundaries of jazz, blues, soul, country and gospel and is influenced by the likes of Ray Charles, Dr John, Louis Armstrong, Johnny Cash, BB King, Nina Simone, Alberta Hunter, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Witherspoon and many more.
‘One of the most popular on the scene… playing music that goes into warmer and more exotic realms’ (Humphrey Lyttelton – Radio 2)
‘Never fails to get an audience going…TJ Johnson & his band are the best live jazz and rhythm & blues band around. Brilliant.’ – Jack Hepplewhite – (The Jazz Agency)
Every Friday: Reuben Richards & The Soul Train
Reuben is a great singer and showman who brought his band “Soul Train” to Boisdale and wowed the crowd. He’s a dynamite Otis Redding style vocalist whose style is a unique blend of R’n’B, soul, blues and funky jazz.
‘This guy has got it - there is no doubt about it, even the most cursory listen will convince. Definitely a name to watch for’ – Norman Darwen – (Blues in Britain)
‘It’s as good as it gets’ – Emperor Rosko
Every Saturday: Eric Ranzoni
Eric Ranzoni is a piano thumping, blues shouting entertainer who every Saturday presents the finest blues music to be heard this side of the Mississippi and either side of the Thames. In March 2009 Eric toured the UK with Mud Morganfield, the first born son of music legend Muddy Waters whom Eric considers the most naturally dignified and charismatic blues performer ever born.
‘Excellent numbers with menacing left hand rumblings and rolling right hand work, just like Otis Spann’’ – Jim Greaves - (Blues in Britain)
… AFTER DARK
With an ambiance somewhere between a New Orleans dive and a 1950s New York jazz club, the music scene at Boisdale has evolved and the sound of blues and soul now regularly features later in the week.
Our aim is to provide a refuge from the modern world with soul stirring contemporary versions of classic jazz and blues in a warm, eclectic atmosphere in which one can either simply dine or relax at the bar. On which note, Boisdale enjoys one of the most extensive selections of fine wine and premium spirits in the UK, although we are most famous for our award winning range of malt whiskies. For a dram and great live music there is not a finer venue on the planet. For those who enjoy a smoke after dinner and before jazz, our Cigar Terrace is open all day until 11pm Monday to Saturday.
Music timings
The performances take place from 9pm-11pm on Mondays and 10pm – midnight for the rest of the week (Fridays are 10pm – 12.30am).
After 10pm, an optional jazz charge of £4.50 is payable by dining non-members who are already on the premises, whilst an admission charge of £12 is payable by non-members arriving after 10pm and after 11pm the jazz door charge is reduced £6.
Other musical highlights:
Previously featured artists include Paul Jones, George Melly, Georgie Fame, John Colianni, Acker Bilk, Kenny Ball, Judy Carmichael and Mike d’Abo.
Belgravia
15 Eccleston Street, Belgravia
London SW1W 9LX
Tel: 020 7730 6922
Fax: 020 7259 1257
www.boisdale.co.uk/belgravia
info@boisdale.co.uk
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From one great live music venue to another –
Join Anke Landeau at the Cobden Club
ANKE LANDEAU
Anke Performs - MARLENE DIETRICH - EARTHA KITT
plus the song ‘My London’ and more…
With many special guests - Cabaret, Jazz . Rock, R&B
And Birthday Party…
FRIDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2010
at
Private Members Club -
170 Kensal Road
London W10 5BN
http://www.cobdenclub.co.uk/
Doors 7pm – shows 8pm until late
Entrance - £5.00
Tube: Westbourne Park
For more details email - Deliahla1@gmail.com
For a short preview please watch ‘My London’ on YouTube
Enjoy !!
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Top Stylist - Natalie Robinson's motto -
“it’s not what you wear but how you wear it, and how it makes you feel”. She adds “It’s important to feel comfortable in your own clothes as well as in your own skin"
STYLE ICON PROMOTION
Style Icon would like to thank all of its existing clients for their support & custom over the years!! As a way of saying thank you, Style Icon would like to offer all current, and new clients a 15% discount off all their personal shopping packages until the end of December, 2010. If you apply now, Style Icon will apply a further 5%early bird discount to your booking (until the end of this month only!!).
Christmas is near so why not treat a special friend, loved-one or enjoy our packages with some one special with our personal shopping package for two! You’ll not only get pampered, have a pre-selection of items ready for you on arrival but Style Icon will treat you to a complimentary champagne lunch, a massage for him and a make-over for her!!
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Book a place on The Image Academy Personal Styling Course today! With only a few places left on the course, The Image Academy are offering this amazing 5 day Intense course at £950 as opposed to its usual price of £1500 from 18th November until 22nd November, 2010 only.
The course includes your theory, 3 days of practical assignments in large department stores and your start your own business course. Our main aim for all students is to enter the industry almost immediately to retrieve your course cost. There is nothing in the course that is not covered, hence the majority of students entering the industry is almost immediately after course completion.
We will also help you master the art of styling during our practical days where you will be conducting personal shopping on "real" clients in large department stores.
All students will gain a professional certificate on completion of the course, mentoring throughout the course, and work experience with Style Icon’s Natalie Robinson who works with LFW, LFWE & other top organisations as well as styles private clients & celebrities. Please read the following student testimonial below:
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Now for some Music & Singing in keeping
with the Seasonal Spirit – join us for the
Guards Chapel Carol Concert
07 December 2010
The Guards Chapel Carol Concert, now in its 23rd year, is one of Macmillan Cancer Support's most prestigious annual events and will be held on Tuesday 7 December.
The evening is a mix of musical performances, readings and congregational carols followed by a post-concert reception at Wellington Barracks.
This popular concert attracts an array of excellent celebrity readers and renowned opera singers and is a highlight of the Christmas calendar.
Join us for this magical evening and help us to reach our target of raising over £100,000 for Macmillan's vital work.
Tickets
Book your tickets now go to –
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Fundraising/LondonSpecialEvents/
GuardsChapelCarolConcert.aspx
Advertising
There is the opportunity to promote your company by advertising in the Guards Chapel Carol Concert programme, which will be given to all guests at the event.
For further information about the Guards Chapel Carol Concert please contact Alex Blair on 020 7840 4800 or email london.events@macmillan.org.uk.
Committee
Chairman: Suzanne Brand
Gillian Bentley, Patrick Cordingley, Suzanne Deakin, Davina Findlay, Sally Godley, Debs Hargreaves, Nick Holliday, Sarah Leader, Emma Mace, Tanya Marks, Sebastian Roberts, Sophie Warshaw.
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Whilst on a Seasonal theme - don’t leave your Christmas shopping to the last moment visit the -
Christmas Grand Sale
24th-27th November 2010
This is a Festive fair with a cornucopia of gifts as well as decorative accessories for the home and some fashion items from more than 150 to quality gift, homes and fashion companies
Held At
Lawrence Hall, The Royal Horticultural Halls, London SW1P 2QD
Location
www.horticultural-halls.co.uk/lawrencehall.html for map & directions
Enquiries
Contact: Noelle Walsh or Mary Hillman on 01367 860017 for non-ticket enquiries or email nheslam@aol.com
To book tickets
01634 226203 Ticket price £5 online, £7 by post or phone, /£9 on door; free kikapu shopping basket for early-bird ticket buyers
Sale open
24th: 6pm-9m; 25th - 27th 10am-2pm or 2pm-6pm
FREE kikapu handmade Kenyan shopping basket, worth at least £6 (though we've seen them for sale on the internet for £14.95!) for all early-bird ticket buyers. Limited supply so book now! Also free tea and filter coffee for early-bird customers (available from 10am-11am and 5pm-6pm each day, except Wednesday evening.)
And save £2 by booking online –
http://www.ukgrandsales.co.uk/sale.aspx
An exciting mix of products for you, your home and your present drawer. 150 exhibitors in this central location, just 5 minutes walk from Victoria station. On top of that, we want to ensure that you enjoy your day out by offering excellent dining facilities - whether in the restaurant or the champagne bar - and a cloakroom where you can leave purchases while you continue to shop.
PREVIEW SHOPPING EVENING 6pm-9pm Wednesday 24th
The Christmas Grand Sale always supports a charity with an exclusive sale evening on the first day of the event, which in the past has raised up to £10,000 through customers' generosity at this event. A prize ticket draw for £100 will take place at 8.45pm that evening.
Thursday 25th-Saturday 27th November.
For the remaining 3 days, tickets are sold in sessions in order to prevent overcrowding: 10am-2pm or 1.30pm-5.30pm each day. Pushchairs, buggies and dogs are not allowed in the hall though we do provide baby carriers free of charge.
Prize Draw
All ticket holders are entered into a free prize draw to win £250. If you cannot attend this Sale, you are still able to enter the free prize draw which we hold after the event. Please email nheslam@aol.com with your name, address and phone number and mention that you wish to enter the free prize draw.
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The theatre calls again - but prepare to be
Horrified – Electrified
By
Edgar Allan Poe’s
Masque of Red Death
Tuesday 09 November 2010 to Saturday 13 November 2010
A group of strangers are sent an intriguing, blood-red invitation with the simple words 'come and play'. Arriving at the specified location they find the drinks flowing and their host, the enigmatic Mr Reece, convivial. However the party atmosphere soon turns sour when the true reason for the gathering emerges. One by one Reece forces his guests to relive the terrible secrets that have been plaguing them, taking them to the edge of madness. But are there supernatural or human forces at work?
Perfect for a dark and stormy night in November, The Masque of the Red Death is a deliciously macabre portmanteau horror based on the short stories of Edgar Allan Poe. Darkly comic and full of frights it promises to keep you on the edge of your seat until the twisted and terrifying end. Do you want to come and play?
Wimbledon Studio
An Ambassador Theatre Group Theatre
93 The Broadway,
Wimbledon,
London
SW19 1QG
Booking information
Online - AmbassadorTickets.com
Phone - 0844 871 7627
Groups - 0870 060 6644
Access bookings - 0844 871 7677
Typetalk - 18001 0844 871 7677 (textphone)
For Map and further details go to -
http://www.ambassadortickets.com/information.aspx?VId=681&cat=contactus
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Finally some sport – but the easy way !!!
BARCLAYS ATP WORLD TOUR FINALS THE O2 LONDON
NOVEMBER 2010
Barclays ATP World Tour Finals – Out of this World Hospitality
21 – 28 November 2010
The O2 London
Gaucho at The O2 is proud to be working with IMG for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.
Throughout the week we offer a truly VIP experience. Beginning in Gaucho with a Champagne reception, you will be treated to a delicious lunch, after which you will be personally escorted across to the arena to watch the world's top 8 men's tennis players. Savour the exceptional view from your own VIP suite or category 1 seats.
World No.1 Rafael Nadal is the first player to qualify, other players in contention include Roger Federer, Andy Murray and 2010 Wimbledon finalist, Tomas Berdych.
Suite Experience from £349 per person ex vat
Exclusive 15, 18 or 30 seat Suite
Champagne reception
4 course dining experience
Suite seats
Official souvenir programme
Advantage Experience from £249 per person ex VAT
Offering early VIP access, complimentary Champagne on arrival, and a gourmet two course lunch with specially selected wines.
Champagne reception
Two-course dining experience
Category 1 arena seats
Dedicated hostesses
Official souvenir programme
*Private tables of 8 or 10 people, subject to availability. Bookings of less than 8 or 10 may be place on shared tables.
The only chance to get Category 1 seating during the ATP.
Don’t miss out. Book your places now to avoid disappointment. Contact IMG today: 020 8233 5829 – atptennisgaucho@imgworld.com
© 2010 Gaucho. All rights reserved.
This email was sent to sandra@icefiremarketing.com
Trading Name: Gaucho
Registered office: Fourth Floor, 7-9 Swallow Street, London, W1B 4QR
Registered number: 2513775
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