The EDF Energy London Eye welcomes spring with a unique Garden Capsule

London, 1st April 2011: This week, the EDF Energy London Eye launched a unique, bespoke Garden Capsule to celebrate the beginning of spring and the upcoming Easter activity at the EDF Energy London Eye.

One of the 32 capsules was transformed into an enchanted garden decorated with cherry blossom trees and a variety of fresh spring flowers. To further bring the spring time theme to life Easter eggs and cushions made out of petals completed this never before seen Garden Capsule.
Starting from Friday 8th April the EDF Energy London Eye will be celebrating spring with the Easter Bunny. In all the excitement of making sure everything is ready for his annual tea party, the Easter Bunny has forgotten where he has put all the pieces and is calling on visitors to the London Eye to help him.

Those who tweet all the pictures of all the Easter Bunny’s lost tea set to @thelondoneye referencing #easterlondoneye will be in for the chance to win a family ticket to the London Eye on Easter Monday.
A host of products can be enjoyed at the London Eye over the Easter weekend from a London Eye River Cruise Experience to a Chocolate Tasting Experience and an Afternoon Tea Capsule.

For more information on the EDF Energy London Eye please visit www.londoneye.com

Afternoon Tea
· The Afternoon Tea Capsule is available during normal opening hours. This package can be combined with champagne from 10.00am daily or 12.00pm on Sundays and Good Friday.
· Private Capsule £460.00
· Afternoon Tea per guest* £18.00

Afternoon Tea Sample Menu
· Cold smoked salmon with citrus mascarpone and baby capers on black bread
· Organic egg & cress mini bridge roll
· Scones with jam and Devon clotted cream
· Chocolate & walnut brownie
· Apple and cinnamon drizzle cake

River Cruise
· The London Eye River Cruise departs from the London Eye Millennium Pier:?10.45am**, 11.45am, 12.45pm, 1.45pm, 2.45pm, 3.45pm, 4.45pm, 5.45pm**, and 6.45pm**.
· Adult (16 Plus) £10.80
· Child (4-15 years) £5.40
· Child under 4 free
· Senior (60 Plus) £9.00
· Disabled £10.00
· Family of Four £32.40
· Children under 4 free
**These cruise times are available April to October.

Chocolate Tasting
· Available on April 9th and 23rd at 4pm
· Tickets cost £35 pp
· Guests can book via the website and via phone on: 0871 781 3000. Please note that the 10% online discount does not apply to this experience.

ORANGE AND VINTAGE CLASSICS LAUNCH THE ORANGE INHERITANCE COLLECTION

Orange, in partnership with Vintage Classics, today announced the six books that will form the Orange Inheritance collection.
Created to celebrate the 16th anniversary of the Orange Prize for Fiction, six Orange Prize winners have selected the books they would pass onto the next generation. The six titles will be available in paperback from 7 April 2011 priced between £5.99 and £9.99 each and eBooks from the Orange Book Club at orange.co.uk/bookclub.

Beautifully designed in the distinctive Vintage Classics style, the six books and eBooks will include introductions from the Orange Prize for Fiction winners explaining why their choice is relevant to the next generation.

The Orange Inheritance collection is:
· To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf selected by Helen Dunmore, Orange Prize winner in 1996
· Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy selected by Anne Michaels, Orange Prize winner in 1997
· Life and Fate by Vasily Grossman chosen by Linda Grant, winner of the Orange Prize in 2000
· So Long, See You Tomorrow by William Maxwell selected by Ann Patchett, Orange Prize winner in 2002
· Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates selected by Lionel Shriver, Orange Prize winner in 2005
· Eugénie Grandet by Honoré de Balzac selected by Rose Tremain, Orange Prize winner in 2008

Kate Mosse, Co-Founder & Honorary Director of the Orange Prize for Fiction, commented: “This wonderful collection reminds us of two things. First, how classics become classics – the books we fall in love with when we are young, the books we inherit or come to be recommended by friends and family, the novels that influence us. But also of the relationship between leading contemporary writers and the authors in whose footsteps we tread.”
She continues “It’s particularly fitting to celebrate the 16th anniversary of the Orange Prize with the launch of a collection designed to excite, engage and enthral the next generation of readers but most of all, with a range of fantastic books that remain as relevant today as they were in the year they were first published.”

Laura Hassan, Editorial Director of Vintage Classics, commented: “It’s wonderful to see what the winners of the Orange Prize for Fiction would pass on to the next generation. Their choices are as varied, surprising and controversial as you would expect from such a stellar group of writers.”
To mark the launch of the Orange Inheritance collection, Orange and Vintage Classics asked 100 men and women including authors, celebrities, broadcasters, writers and a range of previous and current Orange Prize Chairs, judges and patrons, to select the book they would choose to pass on to the next generation and explain what makes it their ‘inheritance classic’.

Amongst those who submitted choices were Mark Haddon, Rachel Johnson, Alan Titchmarsh, Emma Freud, Colin Murray, Fiona Phillips, Bear Grylls, Susanna Reid, Irvine Welsh, Michael Morpurgo, Joanne Harris, Jung Chang, Louis de Bernières, Martha Lane Fox and Will Self.

The Orange Inheritance collection will be available nationwide from April 7th and available to download on the Orange Book Club at www.orange.co.uk/bookclub

Lionel Shriver, Kate Mosse and Mark Haddon will be speaking about their 'Inheritance Classics' at the Vintage Classics Day at Foyles, Charing Cross Road, London on Saturday 7 May. The fantastic line-up of speakers includes Jake Arnott, Sadie Jones, Sebastian Peake (Mervyn Peake’s son), Rose Tremain and Sebastian Faulks.

There are limited early bird tickets available for the Vintage Classics Day only until Tuesday 5 April. These tickets are priced at £12 (full price £18/£15 concs).

EASTER BLACKBERRY APPS

Buzzd

Make the most of your Easter weekend with buzzd. buzzd is the first city guide for your BlackBerry smartphone to show the real-time popularity of places based on posts and check-ins from Twitter, Foursquare, Gowalla, Yelp and many more social networks. See what people are saying right now about nearby restaurants, bars, clubs, parks, museums and more to make sure you make the most of your time off.
Buzzd is available to download free from BlackBerry App World : http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/1865?lang=en

Godiva Chocolatier

Godiva Mobile is simply the fastest and easiest way to order extra special Easter eggs from your BlackBerry smartphone. Godiva Mobile lets you order Godiva products anytime, anywhere; the perfect way to send a thoughtful gift when you're on the run.

With Godiva Mobile you get quick access to Godiva Chocolatier’s best sellers, express checkout, rich product descriptions and full-colour images, contact list integration for shipping and billing information, secure transactions and password protected buying and more.
Godiver Chocolatier is available to download free from BlackBerry App World :
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/1179?lang=en&curr=GBP

12,000 Recipes Party Planner On-the-Go!
Cook up the perfect Easter Sunday feast with the 12,000 Recipes Party Planner On-the-Go app for your BlackBerry smartphone. Be the perfect host and prepare an unforgettable meal from the amazing assortment of 12,000 recipes. Alphabetical browsing and the keyword search feature make it easy and intuitive to find the perfect dish for your party.

12,000 Recipes Party Planner On-the-Go! is available to download for £4.15 from BlackBerry app world: http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/21162?lang=en&curr=GBP

BlackBerry Travel
The BlackBerry Travel app is like having your own personal travel PA. The app makes it easy to plan, book, manage and share your travel activities. The automatic trip scanning feature will automatically recognize itineraries that are emailed to you and push them to your BlackBerry, no matter where you booked. It can identify gaps, like a hotel stay that ends a night earlier than it should and make recommendations which you can book right from your BlackBerry. If your flight’s delayed or your connection changes, BlackBerry Travel will automatically push notification alerts to your device to keep you informed. With clever tools like a currency converter, weather forecast for your destination, local search to find what you need while on the road and the BlackBerry Travel Web Portal, you’ll be well-prepared, even for multi-leg journeys. Sharing your upcoming travel plans is easy too. The app helps you do it quickly by email or over LinkedIn. Save time and effort with BlackBerry Travel, wherever life takes you.

BlackBerry Travel is available to download free from BlackBerry App World:
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/screenshots/25652?lang=en&curr=GBP

ANTI-AGEING THAT IS BOTH FRESH AND LUXURIOUS THE ULTIMATE SPRING CLEAN FOR SKIN PERFECTION
RRP £48.00 / Worth £96.50 / saving over 50%
Treat your skin to a ‘spring clean’ with Elemis’ limited edition Anti-Ageing Cleansing Collection exclusively available throughout April. At this time of year it is an important time to take care of your skin, as the seasonal changes can leave the skin looking lifeless, dull and dehydrated. However, if you’re looking for that ‘cared for’ look, these products will help deeply cleanse and reveal a youthful, glowing and vibrant complexion ready for the summer months. This collection includes a luxurious blue faux ostrich leather wash bag containing a cleansing regime of four fantastic products including:

Pro-Radiance Cream Cleanser (150ml)
Deep cleanse your skin instantly and let the active natural ingredients do all the work. This creamy cleanser will wash away dull tired skin and make-up, so you can embrace the day with your skin looking restored, revived and moisturised. To add to the luxury remove with the 100% cotton mitt provided.

Soothing Apricot Toner (200ml)
Soothe and refresh your skin with extracts of Apricot and lift away the last traces of the cleanser to gently tighten pores leaving skin feeling fresh and primed for exfoliation.

Papaya Enzyme Peel (50ml)
This natural exfoliating cream mask of Papaya and Pineapple will smooth and clarify the complexion as it works effortlessly to nibble away dead skin cells Used once or twice a week, this is an important part of your cleansing regime to allow your moisturiser to deliver its full benefits at a deeper level.

Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (15ml)
Complete your cleansing regime with Elemis’ number one bestselling anti-ageing moisturiser. Clinically proven to keep skin hydrated throughout the day and transform your complexion in just
two weeks.

Available from 1st April to the 30th April 2011 online at www.timetospa.co.uk or from Elemis spas, salons and selected department stores nationwide while stocks last. For your nearest stockist call 01278 727830

TALENTED LONDON UNDERGROUND BUSKERS TO PERFORM AT ANDAZ HOTEL
The Andaz Liverpool Street hotel has teamed up with Transport for London to offer its customers ‘Music from the Underground’ at the Catch Champagne Bar from the evening of 13th April.

Buskers who usually perform at Tube stations have been invited to submit a short video demo for a chance to take part in ‘Music from the Underground’ which is a collaboration between the hotel and the popular London Underground licensed busking scheme.

From 5.30pm to 10.30pm on Wednesdays, throughout April and May, two selected London Underground licensed buskers will perform at the bar. The gigs will be open to the public and are free of charge but the buskers will be paid, and in the spirit of busking, the audience will be encouraged to leave a tip if they wish. They’ll also be able to purchase CD’s if available.

Arnaud de Saint-Exupéry, Andaz Liverpool Street General Manager, commented: “We are so excited about this collaboration – we really believe in it and it is reflective of Andaz Liverpool Street’s ethos to support our local community and culture. The nature of the Underground means people can’t stop for more than a few moments so ‘Music from the Underground’ is providing a rare platform on which London’s world-renowned buskers can showcase their talent to a wider, stationary audience.”

Videos of the shortlisted musicians can be viewed from today on www.youtube.com/andazliverpoolstreet

The public is invited to vote online for their favourite musicians to help select the participants who will perform in a series of events at the hotel.

Glenn Reffin, Revenue Development Manager for London Underground, said: “More than three and a half million customers use the Tube a day, allowing many of them to experience live performances by talented buskers from LU’s licensed busking scheme.”

The first evening of performances will be held on Wednesday 13th April (5.30pm to 10.30pm) at Catch Champagne Bar at Andaz Liverpool Street, 40 Liverpool Street EC2M 7QN. www.andaz.com

London Underground buskers are chosen on talent and many have played at high profile events such as Glastonbury and concerts at the Albert Hall. This year’s Rhythm of London Busking Underground competition – a collaboration between the Mayor of London with London Underground which encourages young musicians to compete for a year’s busking license – is now underway. In 2009 Jamie West scooped the first prize and last year Noemie Ducimetiere was named young busker of the year.

In January this year classical music buskers played on the London Underground as a part of BBC Radio 3's Genius of Mozart season.

THE ZETTER TOWNHOUSE
Opening April 2011

When The Zetter opened in Clerkenwell in April 2004 it bought stylish hotel living and a buzzing restaurant and bar to the heart of this fashionable London district. Now seven years on, Mark Sainsbury and Michael Benyan are working their magic again, with The Zetter Townhouse.

The Zetter Townhouse is located just across the square from its cousin. This Georgian townhouse is best described as though it were the home of The Zetter’s eccentric 18th century ancestors, full of designer objects and eclectic art scattered throughout from their travels abroad.
Designer Russell Sage has hunted high and low to collect peculiar and enchanted treasures to create a Townhouse that is quintessentially English, theatrical and a little eccentric.

Tony Conigliario, who is widely acknowledged as one of the UK’s pioneering drinks creators, is continually working to break the boundaries surrounding drinking experiences. He will be creating a fabulous destination bar, where guests are invited to explore the magic and mystery of cocktails in his apothecary like bar.
Bar food will be by Bruno Loubet, from Bistro Bruno across the Square at The Zetter. The menu will include charcuterie, pates and more. This will be the second time Tony and Bruno have worked together – Tony ran the bar at Isola when Bruno was in charge there back in 2001. Afternoon Tea will be very special too - with a collaboration with Henrietta Lovell from The Rare Tea Company, and of course some exciting new Afternoon Tea Cocktails.

With just eleven rooms and two suites, The Zetter Townhouse is the ideal place to escape from reality, a fascinating London hideaway. With a basement games room and private dining, guests can book the entire Townhouse or hole up in one of their beautifully appointed rooms for the perfect escape. www.thezetter.com Rooms from £185 ex VAT

APRIL 2011 – EASTER AND ST GEORGE’S DAY EVENTS AT ENGLISH HERITAGETo celebrate the launch of new family animated film HOP, English Heritage and Universal Pictures are joining forces to present the ultimate nationwide Easter egg hunt this spring. Over the Easter Holidays visitors to 27 English Heritage sites will have the chance to win a real golden egg worth over £2,000! www.english-heritage.org.uk/springcelebrations

THE DUKE OF NEWCASTLE RETURNS!
Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
Sat 9 & Sun 10 Apr, 11am – 5pm
Step back in time to the 17th century and join the first Duke of Newcastle, William Cavendish, as he returns to his ancestral home. Watch as he and his retinue of cavaliers show their skill on horseback!
Price: Adults £7.80 / Concessions £7.00 / Children £4.70 / Family £20.30
English Heritage Members: Free

TIME TRAVELLERS GO…GRUESOME
Dover Castle, Kent
Sat 16 & Sun 17 Apr, 10am – 5pm
Can you stomach the more gruesome side of history? Not for the faint-hearted, take a journey into the horrors of medieval surgery and disease. Mingle with the rat catcher and even have your face painted with the pox! All children are welcome to join in the Time Travellers Go… events.
Price: Adults £13.90 / Concessions £11.80 / Children £7 / Family £34
English Heritage Members: Free
(An additional £1 will be charged on standard admission for every child, member and non-member, to help fund this entertainment activity.)

EASTER TRAIL
Pendennis Castle, Cornwall
Sat 16 – Mon 25 Apr (Bank Holiday), 10am – 5pm
Crack the clues to complete this ‘egg-citing’ trail? Find the missing eggs around the grounds to be rewarded with a yummy Easter prize. Enjoy some Easter games too; can you hop like the Easter Bunny or balance the egg as you tackle the tricky egg and spoon race?
Price: Adults £6.30 / Concessions £5.70 / Children £3.80 / Family £16.40
English Heritage Members: Free

EASTER FAMILY FUN TRAIL
Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Sat 16 - Sat 23 Apr, 11am – 5pm
Can you crack our clues to complete this ‘egg-citing’ trail? Find the missing eggs around the grounds to be rewarded with a yummy Easter prize.
Price: Adults £8.00 / Concessions £7.20 / Children £4.80 / Family £20.40
English Heritage Members: Free

EASTER FAMILY FUN TRAIL
Audley End House & Gardens, Essex
Fri 22 - Mon 25 Apr (Bank Holiday), 11am – 5pm
Can you crack our clues to complete this ‘egg-citing’ trail? Find the missing eggs around the grounds to be rewarded with a yummy Easter prize.
Prices: Adults £12.50 / Concessions £11.30 / Children £7.50 / Family ticket £32.50
English Heritage Members: Free

DRAGON FAMILY FUN TRAIL
Cliffords Tower, York
Fri 22 – Mon 25 Apr (Bank Holiday), 10am-6pm
Calling all dragon hunters! St George needs your help to find all the mini dastardly dragons before they distress the damsels. Your dragon hunting skills will be rewarded with a small prize.
Prices: Adults £3.90 / Concessions £3.50 / Children £2.30 / Family ticket £10.10
English Heritage Members: Free

MEDIEVAL ST GEORGE’S DAY
Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
Sat 23 – Mon 25 Apr (Bank Holiday), 11am-5pm
Celebrate St George’s day at Bolsover Castle, as our medieval knights fight for their honour with awesome combat displays! Learn all about the weapons of the time and watch the children take part in a special kids drill. Plus, new for 2011 - meet the executioner and hear tales of crime and punishment medieval style!
Prices: Adults £8.50 / Concessions £7.65 / Children £5.10 / Family ticket £22.10
English Heritage Members: Free

HIGHLIGHT EVENT ST GEORGE’S DAY FESTIVAL
Wrest Park, Bedfordshire
Sat 23 – Mon 25 Apr (Bank Holiday), 10am-6pm
This Easter visit the largest St George's Day Festival in the country. Step back in time as you walk through our time zones to experience England's incredible history. Encounter a dragon in the medieval zone and cheer on your favourite knight as he jousts for his honour. Meet the land girls of Wrest Park in the 1940s zone and take part in our kids army assault course. Then meet some of the earliest invaders as they divert from Ermine Street to our Roman Zone in this three day extravaganza!
Prices*: Non-member: Adults £14 / Concessions £12.60 / Children £8.40 / Family ticket £36.40
English Heritage Members: Adults £7 / Concessions £6.30 / Children £4.20 / Family ticket £18.20
*Purchase your early bird tickets today using our online system below or by calling our dedicated Ticket Sales Team on 0870 333 1183 (Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5.30 Sat 9am – 5pm). Tickets will also be available to purchase at the event site on the day.
Non Member early bird prices: Adult £12.00 / Concession £10.80 / Child £7.20 / Family £31.20
English Heritage Member early bird prices: Adult £6 / Concession £5.40 / Child £3.60 / Family £15.60

HIGHLIGHT EVENT MEDIEVAL ST GEORGE’S WEEKEND & DRAGON TRAIL
Beeston Castle and Woodland Park, Cheshire
Sat 23 – Mon 25 Apr (Bank Holiday), 11am-5pm
Join in the celebrations as the castle echoes with drums and fanfares! Take a journey into the spectacular pastimes of the medieval nobility, when The Lion Rampant presents a day full of fascination and fun. Take part in dances, accompanied by minstrels and singers, cheer boisterous dramas, learn to juggle, witness the power of the longbow and gasp at the ferocious freestyle combat. Plus children can join in the Dragon Trail where dragon hunting skills will be rewarded with a yummy prize.
Prices: Adults £6 / Concessions £5.50 / Children £3.50
English Heritage Members: Free

CLASSIC CARS FOR EASTER DAY
Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
Sat 24 Apr, 12pm-4pm
Cheer the arrival of the Chelmer Valley classic car club at Audley End. Cars arrive from 12.00 and their proud owners will be only too pleased for the cars to be viewed for the remainder of the afternoon. Plus kids can take part in our annual Audley End Easter Egg trail.
Prices: Adults £12.50 / Concessions £11.30 / Children £7.50 / Family ticket £32.50
English Heritage Members: Free

VICTORIAN FALCONRY
Rievaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire
Sun 24 & Mon 25 Apr (Bank Holiday), 11.30am-5pm
Join our costumed Victorian falconers for spectacular aerial displays of birds of prey in flight in the magnificent Abbey ruins. Discover how these birds were used in Victorian times.
Prices: Adults £6 / Concessions £5.50 / Children £4
English Heritage Members: Free

MEDIEVAL MONTH OF MAY: CHOOSE YOUR CHAMPION!
Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
Sat 30 Apr – Mon 2 May (Bank Holiday), 11am-5pm
Meet the blue knight from the North on his trusty charger with his squire as they prepare for the Grand Medieval Bolsover Joust. Watch as we arm the knight for the tournament, while he practises his manoeuvres on horseback and follow your own quest to become a champion knight. Come back each week to meet the tournament contestants and choose your champion!
Prices: Adults £7.80 / Concessions £7 / Children £4.70 / Family ticket £20.30
English Heritage Members: Free

MEDIEVAL MONTH OF MAY: CHOOSE YOUR CHAMPION!
Peveril Castle, Derbyshire
Sat 30 Apr – Mon 2 May (Bank Holiday), 11am-5pm
Meet our tournament squires as they hone their battle skills ready for the Grand Medieval Joust at Peveril Castle. They will regale you with tales of battles past and their victories to try and win your vote for the blue knight from the North. Who will you support? Children will also have the opportunity to try on armour and take part in their very own quest to become a champion knight!
Prices: Adults £4.30 / Concessions £3.90 / Children £2.60 / Family ticket £11.20
English Heritage Members: Free

HIGHLIGHT EVENT MAY DAY AT AUDLEY END
Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
Sat 30 Apr – Mon 2 May (Bank Holiday), 11am-5pm
Roll up, roll up and see May Day fun as it used to be! Enjoy our Victorian side shows and flea circus. Marvel at our traditional Victorian gymkhana, including a special guest appearance from Prince Malik's royal tent pegging team. While a way the afternoon at our bandstand or watch as your little ones learn circus skills or take part in a play. All this, coupled with the spectacular house and grounds at Audley End, is sure to make this a day out to remember.
Prices: Adults £14 / Concessions £12.60 / Children £8.40 / Family ticket £36.40
English Heritage Members: Free

TIME TRAVELLERS GO…DISCOVERIES & INVENTIONS
Dover Castle, Kent
Sat 30 Apr – Mon 2 May (Bank Holiday), 10am-5pm
Calling all budding Einsteins! From the totally practical to the downright wacky, take a trip through history's most exciting inventions. Learn about the history of time using model clocks, be entertained as performers take a humorous look at medicine and then make your own siege weapon to take home. (All children are welcome to join in the Time Travellers Go… events. An additional £1 will be charged on standard admission for every child, member and non-member, to help us fund this entertainment activity.)
Prices: Adults £13.90 / Concessions £11.80 / Children £7 / Family ticket £34.80
English Heritage Members: Free
(An additional £1 will be charged on standard admission for every child, member and non-member, to help fund this entertainment activity.)

PLAN A ROYAL WEDDING FOR LESS WITH THE LOWRY OUTLET MALL
Planning for a wedding is exciting but it can also be expensive. If you’re on a budget but still want that perfect big day, head to the Lowry Outlet Mall to find that something ‘new’. With the Royal Wedding just around the corner, the demand for all things glitz and glam is at an all time high. Let the Lowry Outlet Mall add a bit of sparkle to your wedding day for less!

Following the royal engagement there are many hopefuls looking to bag themselves a look-a-like sapphire engagement ring. Chapelle Jewellery offers the perfect royal replica without the extravagant price tag! The 7ct dark sapphire surrounded by diamonds is set in a 9ct gold ring and priced at just £169 (pictured above, middle). Perfect for those looking to surprise a loved one. Chapelle Jewellery also offers an array of beautiful wedding rings starting from just £75, giving you plenty to smile about!

Whether you are a blushing bride, or chief bridesmaid, there is one key wedding trend this season – the wedding band; Bijoux offer a collection adorned with, pearls and sparkling Swarovski crystals; the wedding band is perfect for brides and bridesmaids alike- priced from £10. For those brides who are looking to create the ultimate fairytale or contemporary wedding, Bijoux has a collection of statement tiaras, all of which are stunning and intricate in design and detail- priced from £23.

Not to be forgotten is the all-important outfit. Whether you’re getting married or simply going along to see your loved ones tie the knot, the Lowry Outlet Mall’s fabulous outlet stores stock something to suit all tastes, offering up to 60% off RRP all year round. For the very best in groomswear visit Austin Reed. Austin Reed offers a Made to Measure service. Its the only one in the area, making it the go-to for optimum fit, comfort and style without blowing your budget – suit prices start from just £419, compared with £599 on the high street!

Guests and family of the bride and groom can browse the stunning occasion wear available at Windsmoor, Whistles and Flannels, where you’re sure to find something unique and beautiful that will put you head and shoulders above the other guests! Past Times offers a collection of vintage jewellery. Choose from timeless pieces including brooches, lockets and earrings; the perfect finishing touch for any outfit.

To add a crucial bit of wedding day sparkle, make your way to J Crystal, the Lowry Outlet Mall’s top on-site beauty salon. Unwind from the stress of wedding planning with a massage, manicure and pedicure, or go for the Hollywood bride effect with a professional spray tan and 3D lashes.

Add the finishing touches with an appointment at the Dry Style Bar at Fibre Hairdressing, where a team of top stylists will tousle and tease your tresses to get that perfect wedding day style.

The Lowry Outlet Mall is the perfect place to plan your big day, without the stress of overspending. With fabulous big name retailers offering up to 60% off RRP all year round, as well as an on-site Esporta gym and five plaza restaurants, you can put the fun back into wedding planning for less.

A ROYAL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AT THE COMMONWEALTH CLUB, WESTMINSTER
The celebratory lunch will commence with a choice of a glass of Bucks fizz, Kir Royale, or a non-alcoholic ‘mocktail’ at noon. Guests can enjoy a two-course lunch starting with an amuse bouche, followed by dishes such as Rabbit Ballontine, buttered broad beans, and wild garlic jus or Asparagus and tarragon scented cous cous with watercress vinaigrette and finishing with dessert such as Roasted necterines, balsamic syrup and honey and pecan ice-cream. Champagne and sparkling wines are available from £33.50 and wines from £18.50.
The Commonwealth Club is an historic venue, founded in 1868 as a meeting place for the exchange of ideas from all corners of the globe. Now, head chef, Oliver Tobias, has created a varied menu of European classics with international twists and complemented by a wine list drawn from across the Commonwealth.

The Commonwealth Kitchen restaurant is managed by Searcys, a top-quality catering company which has a history of catering for the Royal family, and operates at some of London’s most iconic landmarks, including 40/30 (The Gherkin), the Champagne Bar at St Pancras, the Portrait Restaurant at the National Portrait Gallery, and the Hurlingham Club.

The Commonwealth Club, 25 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5AP

T: +44 (0) 20 7766 9200 F: +44 (0) 20 7766 9222

www.thecommonwealthclub.co.uk

ENJOY AN “EGG-STRA” SPECIAL EASTER WITH RADISSON EDWARDIAN HOTELS
Stay at any one of the Radisson Edwardian Hotels this Easter from as little as £135[1] per room, per night and receive several luxury extras including a complimentary chocolate Easter Egg[2] , a full English breakfast[3], plus 25% off dining throughout all hotel restaurants.

Stay in one of their 11 London hotels or city centre Manchester hotel, between 8th April and 27th April 2011, to take advantage of this fantastic Easter deal . What’s more guests who stay over the Easter weekend will also receive an additional discount off lunch on Easter Sunday[4].

Insider Tip: check out room 7007 at the stunning Radisson Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel and relax on the hanging ‘egg’ chair (see picture above).

With style that doesn’t compromise on comfort and great city locations across London and Manchester, Radisson Edwardian Hotels offer the definitive destination for leisure and business travelers.

Terms and Conditions

· Offer applies to standard and deluxe rooms, priced per room per night excluding VAT. Triple rooms can be booked for an additional 50% off standard price

· Offer is subject to availability and may change or be withdrawn at any time without prior notice

For further information please visit www.radissonedwardian.com/easter

RATE AVAILABLE AT THE RADISSON EDWARDIAN KENILWORTH, GRAFTON, VANDERBILT AND MANCHESTER HOTEL AND EXCLUDES TAX. TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY
ONE COMPLIMENTARY EASTER EGG AVAILABLE PER STAY, FOR STAYS DURING 18TH APRIL - 26TH APRIL ONLY
BREAKFAST INCLUDED FOR TWO PERSONS MAX
THE EASTER LUNCH OFFER IS AVAILABLE AT THE HAMPSHIRE HOTEL AND THE VANDERBILT HOTEL

LOSE YOURSELF IN THE LAUGHARNE WEEKEND 2011

- LITERATURE, MUSIC, POETRY AND CULTURAL CAPERS IN THE BELOVED TOWN OF DYLAN THOMAS -
In its fifth year and spanning three days from April 15-17, The Laugharne Weekend, in Carmarthenshire, south west Wales, is a lesser known but more raucous answer to Hay. Refreshingly low-key and unstarry festival-goers can expect to find themselves rubbing shoulders with literati and musical legends at this locally focused yet edgy weekend of the arts.

Laugharne was once dubbed by literary legend Dylan Thomas, its most famous resident, as a "timeless, mild, beguiling island of a town", and he even based one of his most famous works ‘Under Milk Wood’ here. The town’s literature roots don’t stop there either, Frankenstein author Mary Shelley spent a considerable amount of time in the town, Kingsley Amis reportedly wrote Booker Prize winning ‘The Old Devils’ whilst staying in Laugharne and Margaret Atwood set ‘The Grave of the Famous Poet’ here.

Highlights of this year’s festival line-up include:

· Talks from Robert Wyatt, Michael Sheen, Jon Ronson, Dom Joly, Molly Parkin, Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet), Stuart Maconie and David Quantick

· The definitive old Welsh devil, Howard Marks, reading from his first novel

· Laugharne’s Got Talent – following on from the success of last year’s eclectic talent search, Keith Allen presents the second instalment

· Poetry from Carol Ann Duffy, John Cooper Clarke, Owen Sheers, Patrick Jones and Paul Farley

· Fiction from Daniel Woodrell (Winter’s Bone), Rachel Cusk, Tessa Hadley, Dan Rhodes and crime writing star Mark Billingham

· A Joy Division Event with the band’s drummer, Stephen Morris, and photographer,Kevin Cummins

· The new Tin Shed Experience where the Laugharne Players will perform Under Milk Wood with the 1930s/40s backdrop of an eccentric museum and art gallery

· Intimate gigs at The Fountain Inn from Welsh singer songwriter Cate le Bon, Sweet Baboo, folk band Fernhill and Scottish alt.folk star Alasdair Roberts

· Pete’s Bar, new for 2011 and hosted by renowned beer writer Pete Brown who will be serving his selection of the finest beers from Welsh breweries

Weekend tickets are £65 and these and tickets for some individual shows can be bought from www.thelaugharneweekend.com, where you will also find the full line-up. Tickets for individual shows can also be purchased from Castle Stores in Laugharne.

After a festival culture fix, visitors can get out and about in the Carmarthenshire countryside, with two of Wales longest beaches on the doorstep, Cefn Sidan and Pendine, plus the market towns of Carmarthen, Llandovery, Llandeilo and Newcastle Emlyn, a thriving foodie scene and a whole host of castles, award winning gardens and rugged landscapes to explore.

Where to stay:

When you’re ready to rest and recharge here’s a pick of resting places still available in the area:

Coedllys Country House, near St Clears – this luxury 5 star B&B has rooms available for all three nights of the festival. Georgian farmhouse splendour in the rolling hills makes it the perfect retreat for restful nights in large antique beds and delicious and restorative breakfasts. Rooms are available at £50 per person per night based on two people sharing.

There is also a self-catering option in the grounds of Coedllys in a two-bedroom cottage. Still available for £110 for two people plus an extra £40 per night for extras, up to four people - www.coedllyscountryhouse.co.uk

Glascoed, St. Clears – the township of Laugharne is just a few minutes drive away from this friendly B&B on a family run dairy farm. Doubles are £30 per person based on two people sharing and the cottage makes a great family space for two adults and up to two children. £30 per adult and £15 per child per night including breakfast - www.glascoedfarm.co.uk

Manordaf, St Clears – Just 3 miles from Laugharne this 4 star B&B is set in a large detached Victorian house on the banks of the River Taf. There are singles still available at £40 per person as well as double and twins at £35 per person - www.manordaf.co.uk

Pendine Sands, Pendine – Just 5 miles form Laugharne is Pendine Sands Holiday Park. Rent yourself a static for the weekend and get the best of both worlds, a bit of beach on the 6 mile stretch at Pendine, and literary luvvies in Laugharne. From £171 for a 3 night stay from 15 – 18 April, based on 2 sharing - www.parkdeanholidays.co.uk

Antshill Campsite - If you want to be close to the action and under canvas or in your caravan then Ants Hill Campsite is just a walk away from Laugharne. There are still a few pitches left but you’ll have to move fast. All pitches cost £22 per night including electric hook up - www.antshill.co.uk

For more information about the Laugharne Weekend visit www.thelaugharneweekend.com , and for more on the local area and places to stay go to www.discovercarmarhenshire.com

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