Results tagged “lifestyle”

It's played host to American presidents in its time but you don't have to be George Bush Sr or Jimmy Carter to enjoy the tranquility of Lainston House Hotel.

Originally a 17th Century country house it's been a hotel for 30 years and is widely regarded as one of the best in the county and it's perfect for a weekend retreat from the hassles of London life.

A new clinic in Canary Wharf aims to be a "one-stop shop" for nearly all health needs.

The Docklands Clinic at Admiral's Way in South Quay offers a range of medical and cosmetic treatments. As well as a walk-in GP service, the clinic offers hypnotherapy, clinical pilates and life coaching, and beauty treatments such as laser hair removal and botox.

Forget Canary Wharf, it will be California Wharf when the creators of Secret Cinema arrive in the area with their new concept.

The Wood Wharf area will be the centre of Future Cinema's California Classics weekend on September 3-4, with more than 8,000 people expected to attend screenings of cult movies The Lost Boys and Top Gun.

Back in the 1980s it seemed every rock star worth his salt had some crusade or other to bring to the masses.

It might be deeply unfashionable now, but Chris Rea isn't bothered about that, which is why his latest album, Santo Spirito, includes a powerful film about bullfighting, which he wants to see banned.

For many people he's the godfather of Italian cookery and when it comes to spreading the word about good food Antonio Carluccio is nothing short of evangelical.

The veteran restaurateur and chef's career spans more than 50 years, during which he's received the equivalent of a knighthood in Italy and been awarded the OBE.

Hip hop superstar Snoop Dogg is heading to Greenwich this autumn.

The American rapper has booked a date at The O2 on October 7, the only London show on his Doggumentary tour. Fans are promised the ultimate Snoop Dogg show featuring special guests and all the hits spanning his 18 year career.

Evaline may be an unfamiliar name to most UK music fans but they've landed one of the biggest gigs of the summer.

The American band will be playing alongside the likes of Bon Jovi, The Killers and Adam Ant at the Hyde Park Calling this weekend. It's a big break for the California-based six-piece, and more remarkable because they have yet to sign a record deal.

Mmmbop.

While the mere mention of that word, if you can call it that, sends a shiver down the spine of many right-thinking music fans these days, there was a time when Hanson's 1997 chart-topper was impossible to escape.

"The downside of being a comedian is that you always get people asking you to tell them jokes," says comedian Dan Clark.

"In public people do ask you to tell them a joke when you get introduced as a comedian. I suppose that's fair, because they quite often need proof."

When artist James Husbands was looking for a venue for his new exhibition he knew Canary Wharf would be the perfect match.

His series, Sporting Greats, opened at First Edition in Cabot Square this week, and Husbands was keen to bring his work to an area he loves.

As musical icons go Jimi Hendrix is up there with the greatest - and this picture went a long way to creating that image.

The picture of the legendary guitarist was taken in 1967 by Gered Mankowitz, and as far as the photographer is concerned it captures Hendrix's essence as he was on the cusp of huge success.

He's the wizard of the wok and with two million book sales under his belt there's little doubt Ken Hom has found the recipe for success.

Arguably the world's most famous Chinese chef, Hom was in Canary Wharf last Thursday to dispense a little bit of oriental wisdom ahead of today's Chinese New Year.

There's a Royal Wedding on its way, but this time the Three Degrees aren't expecting an invite.

Not that missing out on William and Kate's big day in April is too much of a disappointment for singer Valerie Holiday. She's had far too much fun in her 44 year career with the group to worry about that.

Sweet soul music will be the order of the day when two greats of the genre join forces at the Indigo2 this month.

Gary US Bonds and Ben E King are the star attractions in the Great American Soulbook tour, which hits the venue on February 20.

He might have cultivated a reputation as a grumpy old man, but in reality Rick Wakeman is anything but a grouch.

The keyboard wizard has teamed up with his former Yes colleague, singer Jon Anderson, for a series of shows around the country, the last of which will be at the Indigo2 later this month.

He's earned renown for playing villains on stage and screen but Steven Berkoff very nearly found life imitating art in his formative years.

The Limehouse-based actor grew up in London's East End and his early years saw him drifting into petty crime and brushes with the law. He has written about those days in a new autobiography, Diary of a Juvenile Delinquent.

They say if you can remember the 1960s you weren't really there.

Luckily for fans of classic rock Pete Brown was there, and there's nothing wrong with his memory. The poet-cum-singer launches his autobiography, White Rooms and Imaginary Westerns, at The O2's British Music Experience tonight.

"We are very good at looking after our personal wealth but not our personal health."

So said Tricia Kalloo, CEO of Wellness International who is encouraging busy Wharf workers to take their health into their own hands.

Think of holidays in Switzerland and the automatic association is skiing - but there's a lot more to see and do in the cuckoo clock capital of Europe than you'd imagine.

While plenty of Wharfers will have visited for work this is a country of dramatic scenery, interesting history, good food and surprising wines, making it an ideal holiday destination.

It's a restaurant synonymous with good quality fast food but Leon is branching out to offer something more laid-back.

The popular chain's latest strategy has launched a dinner menu for the more relaxed evening trade, with the emphasis is on mix'n'match rather than the set choice of lunchtime.