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Exclusive Mosimann's Offer

Mosimann's would like to thank Knightsbridge Association members for their past support by launching an exclusive, KA-member only offer:

During the period between 15th July and 15th September 2014, residents will have the privilege of experiencing Mosimann's acclaimed cuisine and service without having to become members of Mosimann's. The Club Lunch menu price starts from £22.50 per person for 2-courses. Members may also book for dinner.

Members may also have the use of the exquisite Private Dining Rooms without having to pay the room hire charge. However, minimum numbers and spend requirements will apply.

To make a reservation, please feel free to call 0207 2359625 and quote 'Mosimann's Summer Special'. Members may book for either lunch or dinner.

Mosimann's looks forward to welcoming you all soon.

 

Open Garden Squares Weekend

Open Garden Squares Weekend takes place in London this year with 218 hidden and little-known gardens - 21 new for 2014 - opening to the public on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June. The gardens, located across 27 London boroughs, range from the historic and traditional to the new and experimental. They include classic London square gardens, roof gardens, community allotments, urban wildlife and ecology centres as well as the gardens of historic buildings, institutions, restaurants, schools and shops.

Tickets cost £10 per person, giving access to over 200 gardens, many of them private and normally closed to the public. There is even a ballot for access to the garden of 10 Downing Street!

Visit http://www.opensquares.org for more details.

Further information: Open Garden Squares Weekend (PDF)

 

Easter Fun for Children in Hyde Park

There’s lots to do during the Easter holidays this April in Hyde Park as the Royal Parks Foundation offers fun ways to get your family closer to nature. 

 
8TH APRIL NATURE EXPLORERS - MEADOW DETECTIVES
If you have a mini David Attenborough aged 8 – 12 who loves all things green, then how about enrolling them on the Nature Explorers (Meadow Detectives) Day? The day begins at 10am and ends at 3.00pm. It costs just £15 and has lots of fun-packed activities including:
· Taking part in a treasure hunt to find some of the hundreds of plants growing wild and discovering the bugs that live on them
· Sowing some wildflower seeds to make the meadow even more beautiful
· Exploring the wilder parts of the park followed by a picnic outside (if it’s sunny!)
· Creating some spring-inspired art at the Isis Education Centre.


9TH AND 10TH APRIL ARE DISCOVERY DAYS
On Wednesdays and Thursdays this Easter holiday, children can come along and enjoy colouring, painting and planting in our Discovery room and improve their green-fingered skills by finding out how the daffodils and other Spring flowers are grown in Hyde Park.
All ages are welcome to the drop in session at any time between 11am and 3pm to take part in a host of exciting activities that include:
· Following our Discovery trail on quirky plant facts
· Making a 3D daffodil in the craft area
· Painting some spring blossom with your fingers
· Making a paper pot and planting a seed
Although all activities are free, the Royal Parks Foundation welcomes a voluntary donation towards materials. All children must be accompanied by an adult with no more than 3 children per adult


15TH APRIL – NATURE EXPLORERS – SPRING BABIES
Drop off your little treasures for an eggstra-fantastic activity day for 8-12 year olds in Hyde Park. The day costs £15, runs from 10am – 3pm and we recommend that you book early as places are limited. The full day of guided spring outdoor games and activities includes:
· Tweet- tweet - discovering how birds make their nests and then making one of our own
· Listening out for baby birds in their nests or spotting ducklings on the lake
· Dipping into our pond to explore pond life, discover tadpoles and uncover a host of other young creatures


16TH AND 17TH APRIL – EASTER DISCOVERY DAYS
We’re offering two great bunny-tastic free days to get your children excited about Easter. The drop in sessions are anytime between 11am – 3pm and are pure Easter delight with activities such as:
· follow the Egg Explorer Trail around our spring garden
· make a crafty bird basket to store your Easter treats in
· paint and colour pictures of Spring babies
· look at real bird’s nests under the magnifyers in the Discovery Room

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Visit to Bentley Priory - May 1st

In the summer of 1940, a handsome country house set among beautiful gardens on the northern heights overlooking London was arguably the most important building in the world. The house was Bentley Priory, the Headquarters of Fighter Command. It was from this idyllic spot that its Commander, Sir Hugh Dowding, directed his men in the Battle of Britain. Designed by Sir John Soane, Bentley Priory is one of Britain’s most significant buildings in view of its architectural importance, the social history it represents and, particularly, its pivotal role in the Second World War.

The Museum exhibitions highlight the Battle of Britain pilots and those who worked in the Filter Room and informs visitors of the great events that were played out at the Priory over past centuries. It focuses particularly on the huge debt that all of us who enjoy freedom today owe to those who took part in the struggle of 1940.

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Westminster Business Council’s Centenary Tour of Ypres

Tour Date: APRIL 25 2014

This year marks 100 years since the beginning of the First World War, a war that claimed the lives of nearly a million men from Britain and her Empire.  

WBC will be making a day trip to the battlefields of Ypres Belgium, to pay our respects to all those who never came home, and to those whose lives were changed forever. 

Agenda

06:00                        Coach departs Victoria Street, London for Dover 

09:25                        Ferry departs for Calais

                                Private breakfast dining for the group, 2 course breakfast (not included in the                                     ticket) 

12:00 (local time)       Arrive at Calais and head to the battlefields

Stopping points may include:   

  • Tyn Cot Cemetary, Passchendaele 
  • Hill 60, Messines Ridge Mine Craters 
  • Ypres Town Centre
 
We will return to London at between 10:30/11:00 p.m 
 
Your ticket will include all travel, including an executive coach and return ferry travel as well as the services of an expert First World War guide.  You will also be invited to share any family history that can be explored on the trip if we are in the right vicinity. 
 
Your ticket will not include any meals. 
 
Please be aware that you will need to arrange your own transport to and from the coach pick up / drop off point. 
 
You must have a valid passport to travel. 
 
Final day to purchase tickets is Friday 4 April 
 
If you have any questions at all, please do not hesistate to contact Sophie, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.