POWERBOAT P1: GIRLS RECORD HISTORY IN TURKEY

Powerboat P1 World Championship
Turkish Grand Prix of the Sea

HERE COME THE GIRLS
Shelley Jory and Audrien Ciantar cemented their places in the Powerboat P1 history books after becoming the first-ever all-girl team to win a Grand Prix of the Sea Championship in Turkey on Sunday.

Despite suffering a penalty for overspeeding – the only boat to do so in Sunday’s Endurance Race – #44 Ikocasa’s fourth-position in the SuperSport Class proved to be good enough and ensured a spot in the deep-rooted annals of powerboat racing,

Reacting to the remarkable news, an overwhelmed Jory held back the tears after a gruelling weekend’s racing on the stunning Bosphorus waterway in Istanbul. She said: “To be the first all-lady team in any sport is pretty special but to make history is a completely different sensation.
“It’s wonderful to prove that we can actually go out there and regularly compete with the boys. Everyone was so supportive and congratulated us on a deserved victory.”

Paying tribute to her co-pilot, Jory highlighted the champion-pair’s instinctive understanding and positive communication as key components of their success. “We both share the same passion, determination and ambition for powerboat racing. We communicate our feelings even whilst driving.

Their teamship was never more apparent during Sunday’s race when the Ikocasa hull backed off the #43 Ukrainian Spirit, consisting of Audrien’s brother Aaron, and Racing Project team chief Angelo Tedeschi, whilst jostling for second-position.

Jory added that Tedeschi was happy for them to have their moment in the glorious Istanbul sunshine. “He’s really chuffed but insisted that we shouldn’t get used to winning because this will be the only time we will get the better of them.”

Safe in the knowledge that the rest of the SuperSport Class teams will be going all-out to prevent a repeat performance in San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy, in two weeks time, Jory believes a top three finish is definitely the aim for the 2009 season.

Looking ahead to the next Grand Prix of the Sea in Italy, Jory says the extra race experience in Turkey can only reap richer rewards in the future. “We’re definitely going there with more confidence. We have driven Baia Attolini off the course today and we’ll certainly be heading to Italy with more trust in our abilities. Personally I’ve driven 40 more bends this weekend – that’s more than Malta - so we’re a lot happier together and with our awesome Chaudron boat.

“Everyone’s going to up their game in Italy. That’s the beauty of Powerboat P1 - the competition just gets hotter – Team SW1 Capital, Seagull and Baia Attolini will all be pushing harder but rest assured we’ll be right up there again.”

INDESIT SUPPORT ENCOURAGES BUDDING ARTISTS ACROSS ITALY & THE UK
Indesit, the UK’s largest white goods company, has shown its support for aspiring artists across the UK and Italy by sponsoring the Renaissance Arts Prize, hosted by the Italian Cultural Institute, London.

The arts competition, which is now in its second year, was launched with an aim to open doors to artists and offer an opportunity of cultural and professional exchange with the two main prize winners invited to a one week artist’s residency in Tuscany next year. The Renaissance Prize invites talented artists based in the UK and Italy to express their potential and present their work to a panel of industry experts including journalists and art dealers.

The competition is open to all residents in the UK and Italy under the age of 35 and entries must be based on either photography or video art. Twelve successful shortlisted entrants will then be invited to an award ceremony in London on 31st July 2009, where their work will be on display to the public and the lucky winners will be announced.

Dr Alessandra Masolini, Director of the Renaissance Art Prize, comments: “Indesit’s support is a fantastic boost for our competition this year. We are aiming to raise the bar and ensure the awards ceremony in July is both challenging and entertaining for art professionals and the general public alike.”

Enrico Vita, Managing Director, Indesit Company UK, adds: “We are delighted to be supporting this prestigious arts competition and I am looking forward to meeting some of this year’s talented finalists at the awards ceremony in July.”

The competition is open to applicants until 3rd July at 12.00pm. For further information and to apply, visit http://www.sharpcut.eu/.

CHAMPAGNE AND STRAWBERRIES – THE TRADITIONAL BRITISH SUMMER SEASON AT THE CHAMPAGNE BAR, WESTFIELD
The Champagne Bar, Westfield toasts the arrival of Summer with a Champagne and Strawberries and Cream offer. Guests can enjoy a bowl of delicious fresh strawberries and cream with a glass of Lanson Black Label Brut NV for only £12.50 or Pink Label Brut Rosé NV for £15.

The only bar within The Village, the Champagne Bar by Searcys 1847 is located amongst prestigious shops such as Miu Miu, Dior, Smythson, Prada and Tiffany & Co. Beautifully designed by Hiscox Parladé, the bar has an intimate, boutique feel - with 34 seats this is somewhere to relax, indulge and watch the world go by.

The Champagne Bar opens daily from 11am - 9pm (from 12noon on Sundays). There is a no reservation policy

PAPILLON SWITCHES ON WIMBLEDON FOR ITS CUSTOMERS
Chelsea restaurant Papillon is inviting customers to recreate the Wimbledon experience from the comfort of its dining room.
Papillon will screen the tennis in its stunning patio room during lunch and through dinner until the close of play, allowing customers the chance to share in the excitement of Centre Court.

The restaurant will also serve staple dishes from the All England Club, such as strawberries and cream, alongside its summer menu featuring gilthead bream and a selection of regional French salads.

Herbert Berger, a partner in Papillon, said: “Wimbledon is one of the highlights of the summer, but although it is right on our doorstep the demands of the working day make it very difficult for our customers to take time off to go to the championships.

“With many of our regulars being tennis fans, and particularly with Andy Murray being a strong contender to win the men’s championship, we are looking forward to offering a slice of Wimbledon that our customers can fit into their day.”

ARTISAN DU CHOCOLAT
A stunning new shop and chocolateria has just opened on Westbourne Grove. There is a seating area to try Artisan signature chocolates and chocolate cocktails by Nick Strangeway, such as Cacao Martini and White Chocolate and Matcha New Orleans Fizz. Summer specials include salted caramel ice cream. Please let us know if you would like to visit the shop.

Open until 7pm Monday to Thursday, until 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. 81 Westbourne Grove, W2 4UL

PERFUME AFTERNOON TEA – HARVEY NICHOLS
Fifth Floor Restaurant at Harvey Nichols has launched a new afternoon tea offering inspired by one of Laura Mercier’s best selling fragrances. Vanille Gourmande Afternoon Tea is a bespoke blend of vanilla flavoured black tea, jasmine, rose and green Chinese tea, served with a selection of delicious treats.

Available Monday to Saturday.
www.harveynichols.com

LE BOUCHON BRETON AND LE BOUCHON BORDELAISE
Celebrate the upcoming Bastille Day with a special menu of French classics for £35 per head including half a bottle of wine per person. Dishes include:
Cocquille Saint Jacques aux agrumes, salade de fenouil, Magret de canard au miel et a la mignonette de poivres and a Tarte tatin

Le Bouchon Breton – 8 Horner Square, Old Spitalfields Market, E1 6EW
Le Bouchon Bordelaise – 5-9 Battersea Rise, SW11 1HG

OXO TOWER BRASSERIE
The ‘Garden in the sky’ season of Tregothnan Estate garden installations continues with the Australian dinosaur trees, very rare and thought to have been extinct. In homage, the Australian head chef Deon Jansen will be serving some classic antipodean dishes including barbequed prawns served with lemon aioli, peach Melba served with sweet anzac biscuits and pavlova with fresh berries

OXO Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, South Bank, SE1 9PH

ALLENS OF MAYFAIR LAUNCH WEBSITE
From mid July, Mayfair’s oldest butchers will finally be available for nationwide delivery and online orders through the brand new website www.allensofmayfair.co.uk

Allens hugely popular butchery classes are now held on weekly basis at the Mount Street shop. Please let us know if you would like any further information

ARMED FORCES DAY DISCOUNT AT DRAYTON MANOR PARK
Drayton Manor Park in Staffordshire is showing its support to the brave and loyal serving members of Britain’s Armed Services this weekend by opening its gates to them at a specially reduced rate.

The award winning theme park is inviting Army, Navy and Air Force personnel, along with their families to enjoy a day out, for just £17 per person on both Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June.

Colin Bryan, Managing Director of the park, said: “Britain should be extremely proud of the men and women who serve in the army, navy and air force. They do a tremendous job.

“As a thank you and to acknowledge the difficult and essential work that they do, we would like to offer a discount to those currently serving and their families.”

Service men and women will be able to enjoy over 100 rides and attractions at Drayton Manor Park as well as Europe’s first Thomas Land and a brand new 4D cinema showing the multi-award winning ‘The Curse of Skull Rock’.

An MOD spokesman said: “The Armed Forces Day is an occasion on which the community at large can show its recognition of Britain’s Service personnel, and we are very pleased that Drayton Manor Theme Park has chosen to participate in this way.”

Valid military identification card must be presented when buying tickets on day of visit (maximum four people per ID card).

For more information on the total family entertainment that Drayton Manor Park offers, go to www.draytonmanorpark.co.uk or join the Facebook group at www.facebook.com/DraytonManorPark

ORANGE PITCHES GLASTONBURY SOLAR CONCEPT TENT
Innovative photovoltaic solar fabric predicted to revolutionise the festival camping experience
London, 22nd June 2009. Orange today revealed their vision for the tent of the future. Utilising cutting edge eco-energy technology, the Orange Solar Concept Tent will allow campers to keep in touch and power their essential camping gadgets.

The Concept Tent has been designed in association with American product design consultancy Kaleidoscope and builds on learnings from the original Orange Solar Tent that was trialled at Glastonbury in 2003, as well as 2004’s Orange Text Me Home Dome. Having worked closely with Glastonbury for the last eleven years, Orange know the importance of keeping in contact with friends while onsite and undertook this concept project to look at how the festival goers communication and power supply needs might be met in the future.

Photovoltaic Fabric

Latest research shows that by weaving specially coated solar threads into conventional fabric, revolutionary new ways of capturing the sun’s energy could soon become a reality. These radical advances mean that rather than relying upon familiar fixed panels, designers were free to conceive how a tent of flexible solar fabrics might look.

The Concept Tent’s solar shell uses this technology to full effect with three directional glides which can be moved throughout the day to maximise its solar efficiency, capturing the optimum amount of energy which can to be used throughout the tent in a variety of new and exciting ways.

Glo-cation technology

To avoid festival-goers ever losing their tent, the Concept Tent would be fitted with innovative “glo-cation” technology. Glo-cation works by enabling campers’ mobile phones to identify their tent using either an SMS message or automatic active RFID technology (a longer range version of that used in London Underground Oyster cards); both would trigger a distinctive glow in the tent helping identify it from a distance.

Wireless control hub

The heart of the Concept Tent is a central wireless control hub which displays energy generated and consumed as well as providing a wireless internet signal; all information is displayed on a flexible, touchscreen LCD display screen.

Integrated into the hub is a wireless charging pouch which powers mobile phones and other portable devices without the need for messy wires and multiple chargers. The ‘magnetic induction’ technology passes an electric current through a coil embedded in the charging pouch, this in turn generates a magnetic field which creates a charge and powers the battery.

Groundsheet heat
Also controlled by the central hub is an internal heating element embedded within the tent’s groundsheet; this under floor heating is triggered automatically once the interior temperature falls below a set level.

Kaleidoscope Strategist, Finn McKenty, said: “The development of photovoltaic fabric will revolutionise festival tent design, in working with Orange we have created a vision for a solar tent that we believe is a great glimpse of what’s to come.”

Ian Smith, Head of Sponsorship, Orange UK said, “Since becoming Official Communications Partner of Glastonbury Festival in 1997 Orange have strived to enhance the camping experience through a variety of sustainable initiatives. Our vision of the concept tent builds on this heritage and recognises the revolutionary effect cutting edge solar technology and wireless communication could have on festival goers’ camping experiences.”

Whilst currently only a concept, the vision of the Orange Solar Concept Tent has been designed to celebrate Orange’s 11th year at Glastonbury. This year, Orange Chill ‘n’ Charge tent will be at Glastonbury again, providing 600 mobile phone charging points, free internet access and live music. The Orange Chill ‘n’ Charge tent will be open from Friday to Sunday, 10am-10pm.

For all the latest updates from the field go to www.orange.co.uk/glastonbury, for more information about Glastonbury Festival go to www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk

STAND OUT IN THE CROWD AT THIS SUMMER’S FESTIVALS
With the summer festivals just around the corner, many seasoned revellers are already meticulously planning where to go, who to see and more importantly, what to wear! But with over 150,000 party goers expected at some of this year’s hottest (and muddiest) events – how are you guaranteed to stand out from the crowd?

One star set to help festival goers make a bold impression this summer is the Sharpie® marker. Already a firm favourite amongst celebrity music bods and fashionistas alike, Sharpie is the perfect festival buddy thanks to its versatile and bright “write out loud™” style.

With a range of daring colours, Sharpie® markers have been used in the music and fashion industry for years, from writing and labelling to autograph signing and even designing, making this handy marker the tool of choice for those in the know.

And because Sharpie® markers write on just about anything, you need never be caught out, so getting that cute guy’s, girl’s or even rock star’s phone number won’t be a problem.

Perfect for personalising items from banners and bags to wellies, umbrellas and even tents, no matter what the weather, there’s no excuse not to get noticed at one of this year’s gigs.

Sharpie® Style
One of this year’s rising stars, Sharpie® MINI is the perfect sized marker for any festival survival pack thanks to its key-ring attachment. With its range of bright and fun colours including purple, berry and turquoise, you’re bound to be able to write a stand out message that your favourite band will love.

Sharpie® markers are available in a bright array of 13 different colours, and with a range of various styles from the Sharpie® Retractable, Sharpie® Chisel Tip, Super Sharpie®, Sharpie® Fine Point, Sharpie® Twin Tip, Sharpie® Extra-Fine Point and Sharpie® Ultra-Fine Point, you can find a Sharpie® for any occasion.

Sharpie® markers can be found at Ryman’s, WHSmith’s and Wilkinson’s stores nationwide, meaning there’s no excuse to be missing out on the fun!

LYNX LATEST SHOWER GEL GIVES YOU MUCHAS MARACAS! - LYNX FEVER LIBERATES THE SAMBA SPIRIT WITHIN
The fragrance experts at Lynx have been possessed by Samba spirit in the run up to summer and created new Fever, a fiery shower gel that gives guys an invigorating wake-up boost with a tropical surge of freshness. Made with Brazilian Hot Mud and Red Dragonfruit extract to warm and revive the skin, Fever is bursting with fresh fragrance, guaranteed to make the girls temperature rise.

Zesty top notes of Dragon fruit, Mango skin and electric Guava blend with Brazilian Hot Mud accord and Patchouli to stimulate the senses. Earthy base notes of Petrified Wood and molten Amber complete this explosive fragrance.

Invigorating Lynx Fever will fire guys up and give them muchas maracas – a burst of Brazilian confidence to get guys in the mood for a sizzling summer. Fever contains the colourful passion of carnival, the rhythm of a Brazilian backing band and the exotic fragrance of South American flora, making guys irresistible on every continent.

Native South American Dragonfruit blooms only at night, but uplifting Lynx Fever refreshes morning and evening, giving guys a burst of Amazonian appeal anytime of day. The Lynx Colours shower range is designed to transform skin by giving guys something extra every time they shower and new Lynx Fever will make getting the girl as easy as shaking maracas!

Watch out for the new Lynx Fever advert - a celebration of all things Samba - where humour and the exotic combine to create the legendary Lynx Effect.

Discover muchas maracas with Lynx Fever and have the hottest summer yet! Lynx Fever shower gel is available nationwide at an RRP of £2.19.
For more information visit www.lynxeffect.com

IT’S OFFICIAL: WOMEN ARE “HANDBAG HOARDERS”
New research has confirmed what most of us have suspected for years: that the fairer sex amongst us are hoarding endless items in their handbags on a daily basis – as many as 63 different objects, according to Kleenex® Collection pocket packs.

Other than the usual suspects, such as purses and keys, there were a few unusual objects in the handbag mix, like detachable car CD players and screwdrivers for repairing glasses.

Despite this, 92% of these items weren’t seen as being useful by the 1,300 women surveyed and over half of respondents (57%) admitted they only use 1-5 of those items on a regular basis. The same five items were also voted the most useful: purse, keys, phone, pack of tissues and a pen and notebook – all of which featured higher than makeup.

TV psychologist Anjula Mutanda comments: “This research shows that whilst we recognise that we don’t need all these things cluttering up our handbags we do still tend to cling on to objects “just in case” – we are nurturers by nature and therefore prepare accordingly. All we really need though is just five essential items, as identified in the research, that will actually have a use on a day-to-day basis when we are out and about

“What is interesting, however, is that it’s clear from the research that today’s women are demanding both fashion and function from their handbags and the products they put in them. That suggests that we’re unwilling to compromise – basically we want it all in one handbag fix: stylish must-haves that are also useful.”

This notion is confirmed by the fact that over half (51%) of women said they wouldn’t buy something just because it looks good and a further 1 in 5 said that they liked to buy things that look stylish.

Handbag typologies

What your handbag says about you?

From minimalist perfection to designer chic, your choice of handbag and what you choose to put in it, says a lot more about your personality than you may expect.

New research from Kleenex® Collection Pocket Packs has revealed that women want it all and we’re unwilling to compromise (and why should we?!). Basically we want one handbag fix: stylish must-haves that are also useful.

Psychologist Anjula Mutanda explains how the different levels of function and style we apply to our handbag choices can determine one of four personalities.

• Minimalist perfection
This woman likes to keep it simple. She enjoys being ordered and may well be drawn to a bag with lots of compartments or pockets. She is never weighed down with unnecessary clutter, secure in the knowledge that she has all that she needs.She chooses her bag with care paying a lot of attention to detail and rarely buys on impulse – she may well prefer picking out one key piece that goes with all her outfits.

This type of woman regularly declutters her bag and doesn’t have any regrets about what she throws out. Focused and organised her key strengths.

 

• The Nurturer
This woman is ready for every eventuality. She is a nurturer by nature, and will ensure that she has a spare everything just in case and of course a sizable bag to match! You’ll never find her without every practical life-tool from pens to tissues, phone numbers to headache tablets - you name it then she’s got it! She likes a bag that can contain all her “what-ifs”. This means that she can often be found rummaging inside her bag through the clutter for a way to help out. A reliable problem-solver, and being prepared are her key strengths.

• Designer Chic
This woman enjoys having a different bag for different occasions and being fashion forward is definitely her thing. Flicking through the latest style magazines and picking out her next purse gives her an adrenalin rush, and she is not above the odd impulse purchase (or two!). She carries her little or large pieces of glamour like a prized possession, and is unafraid to model bold colours or showy styles. Her fabulous bags tend to contain equally fabulous gadgets. Always on the look out for the next new design, this woman’s key strengths are confidence and outspoken style.

• Classically poised
This woman is the Audrey Hepburn of handbag carriers. Quality and good value are her key concerns. Her quiet elegance and effortless style tends to draw nods of approval from those around her. A leader by nature, she has a definitive style signature that others want to copy. The inner contents of her bag remain secret as only she has the knowledge of what she carries within. However, her warmth and engaging nature make her approachable and friendly and these are her key strengths.

According to Anjula there’s a little bit of function and a little bit of style in all of us regardless of personality. “The research from Kleenex Collection pocket packs shows that women recognise that they don’t need lots of items cluttering up their handbags yet they do still tend to cling on to objects ‘just in case’.”

Anjula goes on to say: “There are just five essential items that every woman should carry when they are out and about – a purse, mobile phone, pack of tissues, keys and a pen & notebook. So whether you are classically poised or go for designer chic, a nurturer, or a perfectionist, clear out the clutter!”

Anjula’s top tips on de-cluttering your handbag

Choose a bag that fits with your lifestyle and with what you need, nothing much more
Clear out your handbag when you get in every night to rid it of those unnecessary items – only carry the essentials
Choose a purse that does the job and no more – you don’t need a brick!
Kick out unnecessary keys and hefty key chains
Try weighing your things to see how realistic you are being. If they are too heavy then you could consider using compact versions wherever possible: smaller purses, a smaller notebook, a mini-sized pocket pack of tissues etc

Kleenex® Collection pocket packs.
• Stocked in Boots & Superdrug nationwide
• Available in Sainsbury’s from July 1st

VODAFONE UK LAUNCHES THE HOLIDAY TWITTER MAP
Vodafone UK has developed an interactive map on Twitter which tracks the holidaying habits of British and foreign travellers alike. The #ukhols map captures detail through constant updates on users’ trips and displays information in the form of an interactive map.

• Tweeters will be able to see the top 10 holiday destinations, have their very own live holiday reviews at their fingertips and use the map as a holiday planning forum. They can tweet their age, sex, first half of the UK postcode, destination and information on the destination to twitter after #ukhols to put their quick review on the map.

• From family holidays to romantic weekend breaks, 18-30s girls on tour, through to ‘staycations’ in the UK, the ukhols map will record the trends taking place and give tweeters a snapshot look at the hottest places to holiday this summer.

• Vodafone customers can text to update the ukhols map on the shortcode 86444. Everyone can tweet from any medium they choose.

• The Vodafone Twitter map has been developed by cult software developer Ben Marsh who developed the Twitter snow map.

From 1 June to the end of August, Vodafone Pay as you Go and Pay Monthly customers will be able to call, text and send picture messages to friends and family back home from over 35 countries knowing that it will cost exactly the same as if they were in the UK. For example, a customer on a plan with 600 minutes and unlimited texts who opts in to Vodafone Passport would use these minutes and texts when they are on holiday with no extra charges.

CREATIVE IDEAS LEAD TO REALITY WITH VCASHPOINT
- Finding a job Proving Difficult? Let vcashpoint Help You! -

v, the National Young Volunteers Service launches its next rounds of vcashpoint funding for young people in England, aged between 16-25 who want to set up their own community project.

Young people are finding it increasingly hard to break in to the career of their choice, whether it is in the music industry or financial world. In today’s climate there are fewer jobs than ever. vcashpoint might just be the answer to helping them gain crucial and valuable experience whilst encouraging creativity to help turn their ideas for voluntary projects in to reality.

Since its launch in 2007, 457 young people have put their volunteering ideas in to action through vcashpoint funding, generating over 1700 volunteering opportunities.

Georgina Hurcombe set up ‘Bridging the Gap’ in a previous vcashpoint Round 3 which is an exciting innovative Film project that aims to educate young people on isolation in the elderly and to help them explore what they can do to "bridge the gap" between the old and the young. Georgina said “With the vcashpoint money I’ve been able to run an exceptional documentary film making project and engage 63 young people who have been really inspirational.”

Matt Hollis opened ‘The Groove School’ following an unsuccessful search for a Music or DJ’ing A-Level course. vcashpoint got Matt thinking about using his DJ skills and teaching himself new techniques which he could then set about teaching others. He said “I have been using funding from vcashpoint to provide workshops and clubs for young people with troubled backgrounds, lack of privileges, lack of self belief and more importantly lack of self respect mainly due to drug and alcohol abuse.”

He added “I have been working closely with the YMCA and its sister organisations providing activities for young people to let their feelings out, have fun and meet new people while learning something productive at the same time.”

v, in partnership with HSBC, has invested £1 million in vcashpoint as a “Match Fund” project, accessing Government funds through a unique scheme which matches up to 100% of private sponsor donations. vcashpoint provides grants of up to £2,500 to support young people and get their projects off the ground.

Applications for vcashpoint 6 close on Tuesday 17th August 2009
Young people can get information and the vcashnotes guidance from www.vinspired.com and apply for funding online or by downloading the vcashpoint application form now. Alternatively, young people or their youth workers can call the vcashpoint helpdesk on 0800 089 9000 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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