Indulge yourself with these Wimbledon treats June 16, 2011 WIMBLEDON Tennis is about to kick off and with it the bliss of fresh cut grass courts, the oohs and aahs of the crowds, afternoons spent glued to the television. Tickets for the tournament, as usual, are gold dust, but worry if you haven’t secured one. There’s plenty of ways to celebrate the event in [...]
2011’s most colourful hero June 16, 2011 Film THE GREEN LANTERN Cert: 12A IN yet another comic book adaptation Ryan Reynolds stars as Hal Jordan, a vain, daredevil pilot who would be happy saving the world in only his pants. Having been chosen as the next “Green Lantern”, his mission is to stop the evil alien Parallax from taking over the universe [...]
NOW ON IN LONDON SIX OF THE BEST June 16, 2011 THEATRE Shrek the Musical The cartoon ogre makes it to the London stage, with pretty wonderful results. A big, family-friendly hit, and possibly the heir to the Lion King’s throne? ART Toulouse-Lautrec Exhibition examining the relationship between the height-challenged chronicler of the seedier side of Parisian life in the Belle Epoque and the Moulin Rouge [...]
ALSO OUT THIS WEEKEND June 16, 2011 FILM POTICHE Dark French comedy starring Catherine Deneuve and Gerard Depardieu. LIFE IN A DAY Inspirational documentary compiled of footage filmed around the world on a single day. THE MESSENGER Searing drama about the effects of war on US soldiers and their families. DVD TRUE GRIT The Coen brothers’ remake of the John Wayne classic, [...]
Switching the city pad for a countryside pile June 16, 2011 COLIN Ellis, the chief economist at the BVCA, has been working in the City for over 15 years. He had always lived in London, but seven years ago, he upped sticks and moved his wife and kids to Surrey, exchanging a one-bed flat in Clapham for a three-bedroom house in Wouldingham. Now he commutes for [...]
How to scoop the perfect equestrian pad June 16, 2011 ROYAL Ascot fever is putting horse racing centre stage this week. Droves of fans have been making their way to the event, donning fascinators (the girls that is) and morning suits to witness the thrilling final furlongs. But what if you fancied your own slice of horse-paddock heaven? According to experts it’s not as hard [...]
TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT June 16, 2011 THE COTTAGE, SPELDHURST Price: £699,995 This grade II listed cottage has four bedrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, two bathrooms, a cellar, clock room and a workshop. The area is surrounded by lawned and landscaped gardens. Contact: Hamptons on 01892 516611 or go to www.hamptons.co.uk NEVILL PARK Price: £450,000 This penthouse apartment sits on [...]
BUY June 16, 2011 Managing Partner at the independent London buying agency Black Brick Property Solutions Q.I’ve heard that the market is beginning to turn in the buyer’s favour. Is this true and if so, how should I take advantage of it? A.The prime central London market is certainly not turning in the buyers’ favour at the moment. Our [...]
NEED TO KNOW | AREA INSIGHT June 16, 2011 Commuting: Tunbridge Wells is great for commuting straight into the City. The train takes just 45 minutes to get to Cannon Street, or just under an hour to Charing Cross. By car, the commute into the City takes an hour. But be warned, this does involve manoeuvring threw the M25. Education: Great schools are one [...]
Time for dads to pad up June 15, 2011 IT’S Father’s Day this Sunday, and for the modern dad there’s really only one present this year that’s essential – a tablet, paticularly for modern dads who commute. While the iPad, aided by its improved second edition, continues to storm all quarters, Android pads developed by Apple’s rivals are now seriously competing with it. The [...]