Students from Barking & Dagenham College and Waltham Forest College battled it out in a day of competitions. With 70 students from both colleges were involved, the competitions spanned subject areas from beauty to cookery to health and electrics. Learners from both colleges went head-to-head, either as part of a team or as an individual, in the competitions held at Barking & Dagenham College, judged by industry experts. Hospitality competitors tested their knife skills doing chicken butchery and fishmongering. The students then cooked and served a delicious two-course lunch to around 70 special guests in the Chef’s Hat, the college’s public restaurant. Over in the hair…
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Organic Anti-Ageing Overnight Elixir (£42) Sequoia stem cell extract, papaya enzymes, joboba oil, rosehip oil. A nighttime facial oil with powerful anti-ageing and radiance-restoring properties. Simply massage a couple of drops of Overnight Elixir into clean, dry skin before going to bed and then allow the oil to work its magic while you sleep, thanks to a powerful blend of natural actives sequoia stem cell extract and papaya enzymes infused through anti-oxidant rich jojoba, argan, rosehip and pumpkin seed oils. Skin will be firmer, brighter and noticeably smoother in the morning. Organic Hyaluronic Acid Daily Moisturiser SPF 30 (£34) Hyaluronic acid, pentavitin,…
Plus new limited-edition anniversary pale ale available on board to celebrate the capital’s leading River Bus service London’s River Bus has been serving Londoners and tourists since May 1999, and is marking its silver anniversary by giving away 600 River Roamer tickets on 24 May, the official 25-year anniversary date. As well as the service’s biggest ever ticket giveaway, for a limited time over the summer months, Silver Tide, a specially commissioned new anniversary beer will be available from the boats’ onboard café bars to help celebrate this special occasion. Every hour on 24 May, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers…
The Corner London City, the greenest hotel in London, is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to welcome a permanent resident ahead of World Bee Day on 20 May, with a Queen Bee set to join the hotel’s rooftop hive signifying a new milestone in the hotel’s already established sustainability journey. There’s no time to rest, as the team is all-a-flutter and busy pulling out all the stops for the Queen Bee’s arrival – with the hotel beekeeper, Soufiane Mghenen, giving the hives an extra dust off; the bar staff preparing delectable honey-based cocktails; and a specially made case crafted…
With the support of the Welsh Harp Conservation Group, national waterways charity Canal & River Trust has started to install 14 new tern rafts, providing island habitats to support the common tern water birds at the Welsh Harp Brent Reservoir. The Welsh Harp Brent Reservoir was built in 1835 to supply water to the Grand Union Canal. As well as being a place for sailing, watersports and walking, the reservoir is protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the rich diversity of wildlife found on site, including water birds and 16 protected plant species. Following statutory winter…
Vet Dr Guy Sandelowsky, who also runs the novel protein pet food business Omni has been doing a lot of work in the field of obesity and nutrition. We asked him some questions below about how to spot signs of obesity in your dog, and whether the UK has a wider ‘dog obesity’ problem. Surprisingly, obesity is more of a problem in the summer months when dog owners may be busy with holidays and social activities and forgetful about walking their pets. 5 Signs your dog might be obese: -Large deposits of fat over the neck, spine and tail base. -Absence of…
Lightspeed Commerce the one-stop commerce platform empowering merchants to provide the best omnichannel experiences, announced today its integration with TheFork Manager, a renowned reservation management platform. This collaboration aims to streamline restaurant operations by synchronising reservations seamlessly. By integrating TheFork Manager with Lightspeed’s ePOS system, restaurant owners can now manage bookings efficiently, optimise seating arrangements, and enhance the overall dining experience for customers. This integration allows restaurants to enrich the guest database as well as personalise guests’ experience, thanks to valuable insights, including detailed customer spend in TheFork Manager. “We’re thrilled to partner with TheFork Manager to offer our clients a…
Summer is almost here and with it comes heat, summer fun, and for many dehydration. Why is staying hydrated so hard? We brought in planning expert Lauren Trustlow, founder of The Plan, who is excellent at establishing and sustaining healthy routines to provide us with 12 ways to not just increase your water intake today, but also have it stick around. Measure Intake One of the first steps to improving water intake is understanding how much you currently drink. Start by keeping a log of your intake for a few days to get a baseline. You can use traditional pen…
After a period characterised by strict minimalism, interior design is now embracing organic modernism, which finds inspiration in natural flaws. With their natural aesthetics, Quick-Step floors serve as an ideal canvas for this emerging trend in interior décor. Cyclist Zdeněk Štybar and his wife recently experienced this firsthand during their home renovation. Cascada Wintry Forest Oak Extra Matt hardwood floor from £70.99 per m2, Quick-Step quick-step.co.uk Playful imperfection You can only feel at home in a house you can actually live in. As Zdeněk Štybar is often on the road for his cycling races, he wants to really enjoy the…
Famous names from the world of football, music and entertainment competed in a football tournament to launch the multimillion-pound Ballerz dome at Bluewater shopping centre in Kent last night (16 May) ahead of the official opening to the public this Saturday (18 May). Ballerz has been created by Rio Ferdinand, Bobby Zamora, Roberto Carlos and Mark Noble, alongside a team of sport and hospitality industry specialists. The 30,000 sq ft football dome is home to an immersive football experience and 6-a-side stadium-style 5G pitch loaded with tech, including instant goal replays, together with pro changing rooms, stadium-style seating and a…