Spooky Celebrations in the Heart of Paddington This Halloween, Merchant Square in Paddington is set to become the epicentre of eerie excitement, offering a cauldron of free, family-friendly activities guaranteed to bewitch West Londoners from 28th to 31st October. Pumpkin Carving Extravaganza The Halloween festivities kick-off with a five-day pumpkin carving competition with local favourite eatery, Lockhouse. From Monday, 28th October to Wednesday, 30th October, aspiring artists can showcase their skills: – Children’s Carving: 12pm – 4pm – Adult Carving: 5pm – 8pm (last bookings at 8pm) On Thursday, 31st October, face painting will add an extra layer of spookiness…
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In 2016 a mum-of-two-boys was so frustrated with constantly losing her toddler’s socks she invented a solution. Natalie Hull, 45, is the founder of Sockatoos. They are all-in-one baby and toddler trousers with socks securely built in – so no more lost socks. The clever trousers look like separates but have stretchy socks with non-slip grips firmly sewn into the base of the trousers under the cuff. And in November you can visit the Sockatoos pop-up at Westfield London in White City (outside H&M.) Natalie, from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, said: “While trying for the umpteenth time to get socks on my…
We Do Play, leading experiential leisure group and the company that launched the hugely successful entertainment experiences, including Flip Out indoor adventure parks and Putt Putt Social and founded the Boom Battle Bar brand, is bringing Activate, the world’s first-ever active gaming experience from North America to the UK, launching at London’s The O2 this winter. Activate is a brand-new immersive and interactive attraction and will have its European debut at The O2, the world’s most popular live entertainment, leisure, and retail destination – furthering bolstering The O2’s rich leisure offering with a 10,000 sq ft unit located on the upper level, a stone’s…
UK Winner: Luna on London’s Regent’s Crescent by Elicyon Elicyon’s Luna on Regent’s Crescent showcases a delicate balance of historical preservation and contemporary elegance. With natural tones and organic textures, the design respects the Georgian heritage of the building while creating a peaceful, luxurious family residence. Elicyon’s seamless blending of modern comfort with classic architecture makes this project the standout winner in the UK. Asia Winner: Beijing Runze Mansion The Beijing Runze Mansion by Interscape Design Associates captures traditional Chinese design elements woven into a contemporary luxury residence. With biophilic design principles, eco-friendly materials, and intricate craftsmanship, this mansion reflects the perfect harmony between opulence and…
A massive 70% of UK home owners believe that Labour’s plan to reverse the Tory Stamp Duty relief for First Time Buyers will negatively impact the property market, according to new research from leading self storage provider, Ready Steady Store. The research, which questioned over 500 home owners on their perception of the likely tax changes to be implemented by UK Government during the autumn budget, also revealed that 69% believe the reduction in the stamp duty threshold from the current £425,000 to £300,000 will force First Time Buyers to opt for lower value properties. Furthermore, 72% of respondents also…
Westminster City Council have appointed award-winning property management agent Rendall & Rittner to manage the first phase of homes being delivered under the ambitious regeneration of the Ebury Bridge estate in Knightsbridge and Belgravia. Comprising 226 homes in the first phase, alongside a business hub, concierge service, and reimagined public realm, Rendall & Rittner was recently appointed to deliver full management and mobilisation services. Developed in collaboration with the existing Ebury Bridge community, the renewal is set to deliver more high-quality affordable housing with a focus on sustainability. In addition to replacement homes for existing tenants, the first phase incorporates…
A “gloriously uncool” copywriter is celebrating the launch of her debut book. Georgina Nestor, 34, helps business owners to find their fearlessly authentic voice with no-nonsense advice and her unique writing style. She wants her new book to help company founders to stand out, make more sales and create more influence online through bold, fearless words. Georgina swapped the corporate world of investment banking to take a huge leap into self employment in 2018 and hasn’t looked back since. She says: “As a woman in my twenties I didn’t feel like I belonged in this corporate environment. It all felt fake to me. “The…
The Holiday Inn Bristol Filton is set to re-open in Oct following a multi-million-pound refurbishment to all areas of the hotel. The Holiday Inn Bristol Filton will welcome back guests to showcase huge upgrades to the public spaces, 211 bedrooms, fitness and leisure facilities and 18 meeting rooms. The hotel has unveiled a first look ‘sneak peek’ at the new Open Lobby including a stylish new full-service bar & restaurant and a comfortable lounge area serving Starbucks. Guests will find a thoughtfully designed multi-faceted space to eat, drink, work, relax or socialise with a wide range of seating options, versatile menu and handy plug points. Margaret Coffey, General Manager for…
Charity report says children in hospital experiencing deprivation more likely to experience trauma and PTSD Trauma and mental health problems are a real threat to children in hospital denied opportunities to play, according to a new report by health play charity Starlight. In Prioritising Play in Healthcare in Areas of Deprivation, published to mark Play in Healthcare Week (14-18 October), Starlight reveals that a lack of play in healthcare settings disproportionately impacts children experiencing deprivation, with higher rates of hospitalisation among this group. Starlight’s report states that out of the 2.6 million children’s hospital admissions and attendances in London per year,…
People view women’s and men’s professional success differently when organizations commit to gender equality initiatives, finds new research by WZB Berlin Social Science Center and the University of Cologne. The study, conducted by ISS researcher Paula Protsch together with Lena Hipp and Kristin Kelley, investigated whether or not corporate values such as equal opportunities or women’s advancement, changed how people view women’s and men’s success. The results show that when companies value women’s advancement or equal opportunities, women’s success is less likely to be judged as fair or attributed to intelligence and effort than when companies emphasize performance and uniform…