Get beyond the London bustle

Boating on a canal is not something most of us associate with a visit to London, but one of the city’s best-kept secrets is Regent’s Canal. A journey along the canal by historical narrowboat is a treat not to be missed. The most popular route extends from the Little Venice basin in Maida Vale, through...
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Chanel Twist and Spray

Once in a while a perfume house comes along with a format that meets a multiple of needs with superior efficiency.  Enter the ‘Twist and Spray’ range by Chanel. Clever and convenient this packaging gets full marks.  Foremost is the brilliant design of the twist and spray bottle that comes in a beautiful casing which...
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Once upon a time Coppélia – Australian Ballet

Enjoy this special one-hour version of the Australian Ballet’s  fairytale story ballet of the year Coppélia, performed to live music and narrated by one of the characters. Perfect for children, it’s fun, interactive and will have everyone twirling for joy! ‘It’s remarkably special to perform to a large theatre of young children and families, with their boundless energy...
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Country Road T Shirt – ultimate simplicity

All thanks to Country Road for once again bringing us this highly adaptable T-shirt.  It’s rated in their ‘Best Seller’ range and there’s no reason to doubt why this is.  Teasing out it’s attributes says it all. It is 100% cotton and retains it shape after endless laundering.  A factor lacking in most of its competitors....
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Red shoe dreaming

Everyone has had a pair of red shoes at some time in their life.  There is a sense of magic associated with them – a feeling we embrace that puts a little spring in our step. Discover how this passion as emerged through another fascinating talk hosted by The Johnston Collection. Dress and textile historian Hilary...
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