SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND November 17, 2011 Have you had enough Hamlet yet? If you’re not taken by the fascinating and absorbing production at the Young Vic starring Michael Sheen, give the German auteur Thomas Ostermeier’s seriously audacious, violent Hamlet a go at the Barbican – this is the Bard’s most cerebral play, with a Berlin twist, so expect serious darkness. Otherwise, [...]
Glad rags for partying in style November 17, 2011 CHRISTMAS party season and all its fashion opportunities, work-sanctioned bouts of alcohol consumption, and colleagues letting their hair down, is on hand. Whether all this is a cause for celebration or dread, one thing you can be sure of is that looking like a festive fashionista will only improve matters. Even if you’re not feeling [...]
HOW TO GET DRESSED November 17, 2011 FOUNDERS OF ROUS ILAND MEMBERS’BOUTIQUE Q.I am always cold but find wool knits unflattering on my petite frame. What are the alternatives? A.Oversized chunky winter knits look great on the runway but unless you are tall, they require stacked heels to balance your proportions. The secret to staying elegant but still warm and comfortable at [...]
ST ALBANS November 17, 2011 MEADOW LODGE, HAMMONDS LANE Price: £2.5m This property, encompassing grounds of 8.5 acres, includes a swimming pool, tennis court, stabling and a garaging area. The property itself has five bedrooms, five reception rooms and two bedrooms. Contact: Savills on 01582 465 000 or go to www.savills.co.uk ST STEPHENS HOUSE Price: £1.295m This grade-II listed Georgian [...]
RENT November 17, 2011 HEAD OF RENTALS AT AYLESFORD INTERNATIONAL Q.I believe the agent letting my house is overvaluing it. I’ve compared my property to other similar houses on the market and they all are significantly cheaper. Should I change agent? A.It is important to keep a dialogue with your agent who will be able to tell you why [...]
PROPERTY NEWS November 17, 2011 GRAB A SLICE OF RIVERSIDE LIFE Cambridge Riverside, a Berkley’s development, is one of the last housing spaces available in the historic city. The Brooke House along Kingsley Walk has 14 one and two-bedroom apartments with a balcony or terrace still available for purchase. Contact: Savills at 01223 656 010 or go to www.cambridgeriverside.co.uk. JAPANESE-INSPIRED [...]
Give your rooms a warming touch November 17, 2011 WITH the long, cold winter nights creeping in, the prospect of a night snuggled up on the sofa is ever more appealing. Naturally, the thick throws are dug out of the cellar and some bedroom cushions stray into the lounge, giving the place a cosy feel before the Christmas decorations go up. Nearly everyone does [...]
Barratt stays upbeat due to higher prices November 16, 2011 SHARES in Barratt Developments rose seven per cent yesterday after the housebuilder said it was on track to report a “significant” improvement in its full-year profit, boosted by higher reservation rates and selling prices. The UK’s largest housebuilder said the average weekly number of reservations for new homes rose by 25.9 per cent in the [...]
Unite remains cautious despite its strong results November 16, 2011 UNITE, the student accommodation provider, said full-year profits would likely beat management expectations and it was well placed to outperform its rivals, but remained cautious over the economic outlook. In an update for the six months to 15 November, Unite said 99 per cent of its portfolio of 41,000 beds had been reserved for the [...]
At table with the quiet star of the gastropub revolution November 16, 2011 Somehow, Eyre Brothers restaurant– David Eyre’s exotic sequel to the Eagle in Clerkenwell – has stayed under the radar. Yes, it’s been in the Time Out guides for every year it’s been open, but for a restaurant of this calibre, you’d be surprised at the amount of noise it hasn’t been getting. The beautiful restaurant, [...]