Westfield London Announces a Sizzling Summer 2010

Calling all kids and families! Summer has officially hit Westfield London - throughout July and August, the temperature will rise in the Capital with back-to-back events that will takeover Europe’s largest shopping and leisure destination.

Starting on 19th July, for six weeks, Westfield London will be transformed into a scorching hotspot, with live appearances of famous kid’s characters and dazzling shows and with our kids Eat for Free offer at many of the restaurants and early bird parking for only £5 there’s never been a better time to visit.

From storytelling sessions, art workshops and stage shows through to appearances from The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Tour; performances by The Wanted and the 3D screening of the much anticipated Toy Story 3, there’ll be something for the kids and the kid in you! What’s more, every Saturday and Sunday, kids and parents can watch selected films for 95p at Vue Westfield London with the Kids AM offer.

With so much activity, the kids will need to be refuelled and this summer at Westfield London, Kids Eat Free at Ciao Baby Cucina, Crepeaffaire, Del'Aziz, Fire & Stone, Kitchen Italia, Nineteen Ten, Spaghetti House, The Meat & Wine Co and Tiffinbites*. Great parking offers are also available with early bird parking only £5, Monday to Friday between 9am and 1pm and free parking when you watch a film at Vue, Monday to Friday. Visit westfield.com/london to download your vouchers and find out more.

Take time out from the fun and games and bag a summer wardrobe with over 700 fashion brands within reach and summer sales throughout most of the 275 stores. While Hollister & Co, The Apple Store and Topshop will no doubt keep the teen fashionistas in style this summer, The Little White Company, Mamas & Papas and Bebe Bisou will have newborns and toddlers looking tip top.

Top events not to miss this summer, only at Westfield London:

SUMMER IN A BOTTLE:

Summer Wine tasting at Clifton Nurseries, 6.00pm-9.00pm August 11th

The next Summer wine tasting at Clifton Nurseries is idyllically set under cover of the flourishing house vines* at London’s much loved and oldest plant nursery. In conjunction with the experts at ‘The Winery’, West London’s award-winning wine specialists (www.thewineryuk.com), this year promises to be even more special than previous Summer tastings, thanks to an intriguing new crop of bio-dynamic wines to try, plus the Winery’s recommendations for the essential wines to help prolong the Summer for many more weeks to come. Staff at The Winery are experts in discovering the rising stars of the wine world: come and be among the first to taste these exquisite new flavours of white, red and rosè varieties and of course a range of glittering new champagnes.
Tickets and contact information: tickets are £25.00 (Friends of Clifton tickets are priced £20.00) to include light summer snacks and all drinks. For tichets call Guy Pullen on 020 7432 1866 or email guy.pullen@clifton.co.uk.

*or indoors in the indoor plants green house according to the weather

Clifton Nurseries is a short walk from our shop at: 5a Clifton Villas, W9 (nearest tube: Warwick Avenue on the Bakerloo Line).

*LAST CHANCE TO SEE*

EMPIRE MAIL: GEORGE V & THE GPO

Presented by LONDON 2010: FESTIVAL OF STAMPS

GUILDHALL ART GALLERY, LONDON until 25 July 2010

Exhibition commemorates centenary of King George V, the ‘Philatelist King’s’, accession to the throne

Flagship event of the London 2010: Festival of Stamps from The British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) / http://www.london2010.org.uk

Displays include some of the rarest and most valuable stamps in the world

A major exhibition by The British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) and the Royal Philatelic Collection, Empire Mail: George V & The GPO is the flagship event of the London 2010: Festival of Stamps and is currently open at the Guildhall Art Gallery until 25 July 2010. The exhibition features many items from these unique collections and explores the life of King George V through his personal passions as a stamp collector.

George V became known as the ‘Philatelist King’ and this exhibition celebrates the centenary of his accession to the throne and the extraordinary period of design and innovation in the General Post Office during his reign.

George V’s reign from 1910 to 1936 was an era of conflict and great change and saw the development of a number of communication methods which brought the world closer together. Developments during the King’s reign included innovations in mail transportation, the first Atlantic air crossing and the rise of graphic design in the 1920s and 1930s. Posters, war time memorabilia, vehicles, pillar boxes, philatelic rarities and remarkable footage from the GPO Film Unit will be on display.

Film highlights include two pieces of footage, each captured at opposite ends of the King’s reign, showing some of the developments in mail transportation that brought the world closer together. Pictures of an airborne plane carrying the first ever Airmail from London to Windsor in 1911 will be playing alongside footage of the first regular Airmail flight to Australia from 1934.

All items on display are sourced from the treasures of the BPMA and the Royal Philatelic Collection including exquisite stamps and stamp artwork. One of the star exhibits is a unique example of the 2d Tyrian Plum, significant because it is the only known used stamp of its kind. As 100,000 sheets of this new stamp were about to be issued, an example was posted to George V, then Prince of Wales, on 5 May 1910. By the time it had arrived, his father King Edward VII had died and Prince George had become King. On King Edward’s death it was decided that the 2d Tyrian Plum should be withdrawn and the entire printing destroyed.

Further star exhibits include the Post Office Mauritius stamps which are among the rarest and most valuable in the world; the largest block of Penny Blacks (10) used on the first day they were valid (6 May 1840) and Kenya and Uganda £100 stamps which were used for fiscal purposes.

Visitors will also be able to uncover fascinating philatelic stories. For example, it is not widely known that Lawrence of Arabia created a stamp or that RMS Titanic, perhaps the most famous ship in history, was a mail ship.

This exhibition is just one of a number of events happening across the capital and beyond as part of the London 2010: Festival of Stamps. The Festival is a year long programme of exhibitions, events and activities marking the centenary of George V’s, the Philatelist King’s, accession to the throne. Key events include: London 2010 International Stamp Exhibition at The Business Design Centre; Post Abolition: Commemorative Stamps From Around the World at the Museum of London Docklands; The British Library Philatelic Rarities; Impressions of Africa at the British Museum and other exhibitions with partners including: the Women’s Library, Marylebone Cricket Club Museum – Lord’s, Twickenham World Rugby Museum and Bletchley Park.

Mondays Salsa dance class lessons Romford Essex
La Tasca Restaurant & Bar - Romford
The Brewery Waterloo Rd RM1 1AU (MAP Ref)
LA on one - frequently asked questions: get info
Beginners improvers class - 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Intermediate class - 8.45pm - 10.00pm
1 class £6 and 2 classes £10 -
All ages and beginners with two left feet are very welcome, no need to just turn up. Bank Holiday weekends class on as normal.

Mondays @ Union Bar & Grill - Marylebone
88-90 George Street London W1U 8PA (MAP Ref)
7.00pm - 8.00pm beginners class
8.15pm - 9.15pm improvers class
1 class £5 or both classes £10
All ages and beginners with two left feet are very welcome, no need to just turn up.

Tuesdays Salsa dance class lessons Ealing West London
La Tasca Restaurant & Bar - Ealing
18 - 19 The Mall, Ealing, London W52PJ (MAP Ref)
LA on one - frequently asked questions: get info
Beginners improvers class - 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Intermediate class - 9.00pm - 10.00pm
1 class £6 and 2 classes £10.
All ages and beginners with two left feet are welcome,

Wednesdays Salsa dance class lessons Chiswick West London
La Tasca Restaurant & Bar - Chiswick
404-Chiswick High Rd, London W45TF (MAP Ref)
LA on one - frequently asked questions: get info
Beginners improvers class 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Intermediate class - 9.00pm - 10.00pm
1 class £6 and 2 classes £10.
All ages and beginners with two left feet are welcome, no need to just turn up.

Wednesday - Bulstrode Pub - Hounslow
55 Lampton Road, Hounslow central TW3 1JQ (map ref)
Beginners session 1: from 7.pm - 8.pm
session 2: from 8.15pm - 9.15pm
£6 for 1 session or £10 for 2 sessions - Dance night only £4
All ages and beginners with two left feet are welcome, no need to just turn up. Salsa class frequently asked questions: get info Free customers car park

Thursdays Salsa dance class lessons Norwich Norfolk
La Tasca Restaurant & Bar - Norwich
24 Tombland, Norwich Norfolk NR3 1RF (MAP Ref)
LA on one - frequently asked questions: get info
Session 1: Beginners improvers class - 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Session 2: low intermediate class - 7.30pm – 8.45pm
Session 3: High intermediate class - 9.00pm until 10.00pm
I1 class £6 (2 classes £10) 3 = £15
All ages and beginners with two left feet are very welcome,

Fridays Salsa dance class lessons Ealing West London
The Backroom @ La Tasca Restaurant - Ealing
18 - 19 The Mall, Ealing, W52PJ (MAP Ref)
LA on one - Frequently asked questions: get info
Session 1: 7.00pm - 8.30pm Intermediate
Session 2: 8.30pm - 10.00pm beginners improvers
followed by dancing until midnight.
1 class £6 and 2 classes £10.
All ages and beginners with two left feet are welcome, just turn up. Free parking after 6.30pm seeon this link

Salsa dance class lessons Camden Kentish Town London
CLUB EXPRESSIONS - Kentish Town Tufnell Park
39-51 Highgate Road, London NW5 1RT (MAP Ref)
Cuban Miami Style 8.00 p.m. - 9.00p.m. Levels 1, 3 & 5
9.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m. RUEDA for Beginners
10.00 p.m. - 2.00 a.m. Club with DJ Fadi
£10, £7 after 10.00 pm
for more info Tel: ++44 20 7916 5149

Saturday night @ @ La Tasca Restaurant - Fulham
11 Jerdan Place Fulham, London SW6 1BE
Salsa dance lessons for Beginners
improvers from 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Tapas buffet party menu
Free entry in the Fiesta Havana night club close 2.am
starting from £18.95 per person
Bookings: The full amount must be paid for the numbers
attending to confirm your booking.
To view party menu press

Saturdays Salsa dance class lessons Camden Kentish Town London
CLUB EXPRESSIONS - Kentish Town Tufnell Park
39-51 Highgate Road, London NW5 1RT (MAP Ref)
3.00 p.m-4.00p.m. Levels 1 & 4 Cuban Miami Style
4.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. Levels 2, 4 & 5-Crossboday
£7 for one hour, £10 for two hours
for more info Tel: ++44 20 7916 5149 or e-mail
Dance Teacher - Orod and Dessy

Tel: 0844 482 2388

Fridays Salsa dance class lessons Canary Wharf East London
The Dockmaster's House
1 Hertsmere Road London E14 8JJ
Session: 7.00pm - 8.30pm beginners improvers
followed by dancing until 3am (RnB and club classis)
Cost £6 and includes club night. With discount vouchers class only cost £4.50 as for details
Style: LA on one.
Beginners with two left feet are very welcome,
Frequently asked questions

London Diary

Tel: 0844 482 2388

Fridays Salsa dance class lessons Ealing West London
La Tasca Restaurant & Bar - Ealing
18 - 19 The Mall, Ealing, London W5 2PJ
Beginners improvers class - 7.pm - 8.30pm
Intermediate class - 8.30pm - 10.00pm
1 class £6 and 2 classes £10.
All ages and beginners with two left feet are welcome,
Style: LA on one.
Beginners with two left feet are very welcome,
Frequently asked questions

London Diary

London Diary

Tel: 0844 482 2388

Thursdays Salsa dance class lessons Norwich Norfolk
La Tasca Restaurant & Bar - Norwich
24 Tombland, Norwich Norfolk NR3 1RF
Session 1: Beginners improvers class - 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Session 2: low intermediate class - 7.30pm – 8.45pm
Session 3: High intermediate class - 9.00pm until 10.00pm
I1 class £6 (2 classes £10) 3 = £15
All ages and beginners with two left feet are very welcome,
Style: LA on one.
Beginners with two left feet are very welcome,
Frequently asked questions

London Diary

Tel: 0844 482 2388

Wednesday - Bulstrode Pub - Hounslow
55 Lampton Road, Hounslow central TW3 1JQ
Beginners session 1: from 7.pm - 8.pm
session 2: from 8.15pm - 9.15pm
£6 for 1 session or £10 for 2 sessions - Dance night only £4
All ages and beginners with two left feet are welcome,
Style: LA on one.
Comment: Free customers car park
Beginners with two left feet are very welcome,
Frequently asked questions

London Diary

Tel: 0844 482 2388

Wednesdays Salsa dance class lessons Queensway West London
The Beachcomber - Bayswater Queensway London
86 Queensway London W2 3RR
Beginners improvers class 8.30pm - 9.30pm
Intermediate class - 9.30pm - 10.30pm
Followed by salsa club night until 1am
1 class £8 and 2 classes £12.
Free drink with class payment. Beginners with two left feet are welcome, Style: LA on one
Beginners with two left feet are very welcome,
Frequently asked questions

London Diary

Tel: 0844 482 2388

Tuesdays Salsa dance class lessons Ealing West London
La Tasca Restaurant & Bar - Ealing
18 - 19 The Mall, Ealing, London W5 2PJ
Beginners improvers class - 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Intermediate class - 9.00pm - 10.00pm
1 class £6 and 2 classes £10.
All ages and beginners with two left feet are welcome,
Style: LA on one.
Beginners with two left feet are very welcome,
Frequently asked questions

London Diary

Tel: 0844 482 2388

Mondays @ Union Bar & Grill - Marylebone
88-90 George Street London W1U 8PA
7.00pm - 8.00pm beginners class
8.15pm - 9.15pm improvers class
1 class £5 or both classes £10
All ages and beginners with two left feet are very welcome,
Style: LA on one.
Beginners with two left feet are very welcome,
Frequently asked questions

London Diary

Tel: 0844 482 2388

Mondays Salsa dance class lessons Romford Essex
La Tasca Restaurant & Bar - Romford
The Brewery Waterloo Rd RM1 1AU
Beginners improvers class - 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Intermediate class - 8.45pm - 10.00pm
1 class £6 and 2 classes £10 -
All ages and beginners with two left feet are very welcome,
Style: LA on one.
Beginners with two left feet are very welcome,
Frequently asked questions

London Diary

Tel: 0844 482 2388

Wednesdays Salsa dance class lessons Chiswick West London
La Tasca Restaurant & Bar - Chiswick
404-Chiswick High Rd, London W4 5TF
Beginners improvers class 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Intermediate class - 9.00pm - 10.00pm
1 class £6 and 2 classes £10.
All ages and beginners with two left feet are welcome,
Style: LA on one.
Beginners with two left feet are very welcome,
Frequently asked questions

London Diary