We mustn’t mourn the end of encyclopaedias March 15, 2012 AS A boy, I remember being taken to the local library and taught to use the dark, weighty volumes of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. As of now, that dates me. A “digital native”, someone to whom the modern information revolution comes naturally, is often defined as a person who has never owned a camera that needs [...]
RAPID RESPONSES March 15, 2012 Buy British [Re: Outsourced jobs will return if we improve training, yesterday] Absolutely agree. When you look at some of the outsourcing costs charged for offshore financial services in Bangalore, an onshore company or shared service centre could recruit local graduates and offer significant cost savings. Perhaps the government should be offering tax incentives to [...]
The appeal of a mature market March 15, 2012 THERE’S nothing emerging about Barbados. Barbados has arrived. It arrived a long time ago. But in a property environment where the hot new thing has lost some of its appeal over the past five years, tried and true is sometimes best. Like a Starbucks when you want to be sure of what you’re getting. But [...]
Be inspired by Mother’s Day March 15, 2012 KITCHENAID ARTISAN MIXER £419 selfridges.com A most-lusted-after for many a kitchenista, this gorgeous retro mixer packs major power, mixing big batches fast. LIBERTY HOUSE SILK AND VELVET CUSHION £145 liberty.co.uk For a woman with a historical bent, this cushion features a vintage design of Liberty’s historic tudor building. FONTEYN DRESSING TABLE £349 made.com This delicate [...]
RENTING March 15, 2012 HEAD OF LETTING, AYLESFORD Q.I have recently found a tenant for my property and have been advised by my letting agent that I should have an inventory made and check-in compiled by an independent inventory clerk. Could I save this additional cost and compile it myself? A. While you could, we would strongly advise that [...]
MINT Polo In The Park: champagne, laughs and some stellar networking March 15, 2012 MINT Polo In The Park, taking place this year on 8, 9 and 10 June is London’s ultimate summer networking and socialising event. What better way to spend a Friday with clients and colleagues than in the glorious sunshine of Hurlingham Park – the crowd cheering as ponies thunder past on perfectly manicured lawns, while [...]
TOP 5 MINT POLO IN THE PARK FACTS March 15, 2012 ■ Over 30,000 people enjoy the fun-filledweekend at MINT Polo in the Park ■ Teams are traditionally sponsored by top city firms, hence the name City Friday ■ Jack Kidd, brother of Jodie Kidd has won the tournament twice, Jodie’s husband Andrea Vianini won it last year. ■ City Friday is considered to be the [...]
WINE AND DINE | PACKAGES March 15, 2012 On Friday 8 June, the Ultimate Club Package offers private or shared tables of 8, 10 or 12 ■ Veuve Clicquot Champagne reception with canapes at The Hurlingham Club ■ Sumptuous lunch at The Hurlingham Club with selected complimentary wines, coffee and chocolates ■ Full Afternoon Cream Tea by ‘rhubarb’ in private VIP pitch side [...]
It may sound a bit Weird, but go with Al in the Gold Cup March 15, 2012 SOME of the greatest names in racing history have won the Cheltenham Gold Cup including the likes of Cottage Rake, Mill House and Arkle, not to mention Desert Orchid, and more recently the likes of Best Mate, Kauto Star and Denman. However, scattered in amongst these equine greats are a host of lesser lights who [...]
Burton Port is value in Gold Cup March 15, 2012 US bookies are often accused of being a cold-hearted bunch, but I promise you, even though it will cost the betting industry millions, if Kauto Star wins the Gold Cup today we’ll be cheering just as much as the punters. Best Mate was admired for his three Gold Cup wins a few years ago, but [...]
