Monthly Archives: November 2018

Take Your Career Up, Up And Away! BA Enhances Cabin Crew Training With New Apprenticeship Programme

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British Airways continues its investment in world-class customer service, announcing a programme to recruit more than 2,000 cabin crew in 2019.

 

(Photo by Nick Morrish/British Airways)

  • Brand new intensive 12-month apprenticeship scheme from March 2019
  • Cabin Crew will train at the airline’s world-class Global Learning Academy
  • Airline recently awarded SkyTrax title, UK’s Best Cabin Crew
  • Almost 2,500 hopefuls have already applied for new scheme

Successful candidates with no prior cabin crew experience will train through the airline’s new cabin crew apprenticeship programme, getting their career off to a flying start.


(Picture by Nick Morrish/British Airways)


Katie Nevett (Learning and Performance Executive) leads a door drill for new entrants in the SEP hall at the Global Learning Academy
(Picture by Nick Morrish/British Airways)

 


Toby Morter (Learning and Performance Executive) does a safety demonstration in the mock cabin in the SEP hall at the Global Learning Academy
(Picture by Nick Morrish/British Airways)

 

World-class training

After completing an intense cabin crew training course at British Airways’ Global Learning Academy, including the very best training in customer service and aviation safety and security, apprentices will continue their learning journey in the air and on the ground.

The programme will see them gain qualifications in English, Maths and Digital skills, access to a dedicated mobile app to track their progress and continuous development coaching from a certified apprenticeship coach.

The airline’s initiative reflects the Government’s push to increase and enhance the number and quality of apprenticeships offered in the UK, to improve core skills and the quality of training offered.

British Airways has a long tradition of running quality apprenticeship schemes, with apprentices currently working in engineering, customer service and head office roles.

The airline’s Global Learning Academy has recently achieved the status of a registered ‘Employer Provider’ of apprenticeships, enabling it to continue delivering specialist airline learning, while also offering employees enhanced skills and professional qualifications.

Dozens of apprentices from across the airline attended Skills London* this weekend, the UK’s biggest careers event for 15 – 24-year olds, and spoke to thousands of young people about their experience as an apprentice at British Airways.

Victoria Bromley, Customer Service Apprentice, said: “My apprenticeship at British Airways has been the perfect way to begin my career in the aviation industry. The opportunities available are amazing and I couldn’t have asked for better support throughout.

“I am so proud of what I have achieved so far and I’m really excited for the future. I would absolutely recommend an apprenticeship to anyone.”

Apprenticeships for all

Announcing the training enhancements and the new cabin crew apprenticeship programme, British Airways’ Chief Learning Officer Nigel Jeremy, said:

“Apprenticeships are for people of all ages and backgrounds, and we’re delighted to be offering the UK’s largest cabin crew apprenticeship scheme as part of our cabin crew training at our world-class learning academy.

“We are looking for candidates who can offer exceptional customer service. The scheme has already proved to be extremely popular, and as we head towards our Centenary year in 2019, there couldn’t be a better time to join the airline.”

To find out more, and to apply, visit: https://careers.ba.com/

 

*Skills London is the UK’s biggest jobs and careers event for 15-24 year olds and their families. It took place on the 23rd and 24th November 2018 at ExCeL London. To learn more visit: https://skillslondon.co.uk/our-events/skills-london/skills-london-2018/

Fernando Alonso Celebrates His F1 Retirement At Amber Lounge Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 24 & 25 November, 11pm-6am
Amber Lounge Abu Dhabi, Yas Links Golf Club, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

It was a night that will go down in history as Amber Lounge welcomed the Formula 1 drivers, teams and party-loving international guests for the celebration of the year.

Photo credit:  Amber Lounge

F1 drivers entered Amber Lounge’s luxury oasis on Sunday night and let their hair down for one of the greatest end-of-season parties to date. Fernando Alonso, departing from the Championship after 17 years, was joined by his fellow drivers Max Verstappen, Kevin Magnussen, Carlos Sainz, Esteban Ocon, Pierre Gasly, Stoffel Vandoorne, Marcus Ericsson, Brendon Hartley, Sergey Sirotkin, Antonio Gionivazzi.

International cricketer Chris Gayle and former pro football player Michael Brown were also spotted in the crowd.

Photo credit:  Amber Lounge

When the time came to say goodbye to the Spaniard, the club plunged into darkness for the ‘Black Out’ moment, then lit up with 17 specially designed bottles of Moët Champagne filled with sparklers and flashing lights. Each bottle signified a year he has competed in Formula 1.

Emotions ran high as Sigala announced the exclusive bottle moment which was delivered in true Amber Lounge style, fueling the euphoric atmosphere. Joining Sigala on stage Alonso soaked up the elated vibes as the superstar DJ revved up the ecstatic crowd with an ultra-energetic performance. 

Photo credit:  Amber Lounge

To add to the electric energy, the Grey Goose bar illuminated the exclusive party. The ‘For The Hunters’ inspired terrace area was a favourite for partygoers after a chic but relaxing vibe.

Max Verstappen

Kevin Magnussen

Esteban Ocon

Sergey Sirotki

Marcus Ericsson

Fernando Alonso

Photo credits: Amber Lounge

Amber Lounge will be back in 2019 bigger and better than ever, with parties and luxury events and experiences both inside and outside F1. The next event, Amber Lounge Monaco on May 24th, 25th and 26th, will offer the ultimate in luxury race viewing on the trackside Celebrity Yachts, terraces or Paddock Clubs combined with a unique party experience and Amber Lounge Charity Fashion Show.

Sonia Irvine said: “It was one of the most incredible nights we’ve ever had at Amber Lounge. Although it was sad to see a much-loved driver as Fernando end his career in F1, we were honoured to hold the official celebrations for him. I think what we created was worthy of an F1 legend.”

Photo credits: Amber lounge

For more information on Amber Lounge, visit: http://www.amber-lounge.com/abu-dhabi 
To book tickets and tables, call: +971 55 291 4013 or contact abudhabi@amber-lounge.com

About Amber Lounge…

Amber Lounge was founded by Sonia Irvine, who has worked in F1 for two decades. Sonia is regarded as a pioneer of F1 nightlife experiences and continues to create the most sought-after events on the F1 calendar.

The Amber Lounge experience consists of Formula 1 race viewing hospitality options as well as post-race afterparties, dining, charity, fashion and tailor-made events throughout the year. In 2018 it took place in Monaco, Singapore and Abu Dhabi. http://amber-lounge.com/index.php/tickets/

AMBER LOUNGE 2018/2019 EVENT SCHEDULE
Abu Dhabi 24/25 November | Monaco 24/25/26 May 2019 | Singapore 21/22 September 2019

Asenso “Senz” Ampim | Music Profiles

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PRODUCER | RAPPER | PRO BASKETBALL PLAYER

Asenso “Senz” Ampim is the physical manifestation of persistence, passionand raw talent. Most people dream of one day becoming either a professional athlete or a musician but rarely ever both at the same time. With his athletic 6 foot 6 frame which he imposes on defenders on the basketball court, Senz in his music off the court, offers a raw, honest and at times humorous perspective into his life over thought-provoking emotiveproductions that make you feel. There’s a fresh wave of music coming your way that is intriguing, uplifting and vulnerable.

Jack Gierlich
CEO & Founder Ferus Solutions LLC

Born in Ghana (’88), raised in England then studying and living in New York, Asenso “Senz” Ampim is a man of the world. He is a Professional Basketball Player, Musician, and Entrepreneur seeking to continuously develop and display his abilities.

Senz got his start playing basketball for a small high school in Massachusetts, which then led him to play Division 1 college basketball at Columbia University where he was

named Ivy League Rookie of the Week, finishing his career amongst the Top Ten all-time Offensive Rebounders in school’s history. After graduating, he took his talents internationally to professional leagues in countries such as

France, Lithuania, Lebanon and South Korea to name a few. Throughout his career over the past 7 years, he has earned himself tournament MVP awards and “All Imports Team” Honors.

Senz began pursuing music as a hobby while traveling and playing basketball. His early influence stemmed from

the 2012 EDM hype with then younger acts such as Avicii, Afrojack and Calvin Harris leading the way as budding superstars. He would in turn make a slew of EDM remixes for friends who were Dj’s at local venues while also developing his own original tracks. Senz began to quickly find his own sound which features strong kicks, catchy melodies and emotive transitions intricately woven together. These components add a unique feel to his productions that set him apart from the status quo. He then started jotting down lines to his productions which led to his first single “Photoshoot Fresh” that has made him not only a professional athlete, but also an artist, producer and engineer of his own music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zfsVEMYIHY

 

Those special Christmas gifts don’t have to break the bank…   By Milly Adams

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Look no further – fabulous inexpensive gifts for the youngsters in your life. This pushchair and accessories will be loved by my certain someone, the one it is destined for – shhhh.

But this isn’t all that Play Like Mum offer: there is offer an extensive range of Silver Cross doll’s prams, pushchairs and accessories available for under £50.

The quality is what is expected from one of the world’s leading nursery brands, and Play Like Mum exclusively offers a number of the most popular models from the Silver Cross nursery range, carefully designed to imitate the grown-up versions.

I remember years ago the pram my mum had for my younger sister. Very plush it was too, and these are as substantial, and detailed as that was.

The popular Pop pushchair is available in three different colourways – Vintage Pink, Vintage Blue and Eton Grey – and is perfect for children aged 18 months to three years.  With a fixed handle height of 61cm, the Pop is priced at £29.99.

Or if you child wants to take two dolls for a walk, why not give them the gift of the Pop Twin, suitable for ages 18 months – three years and priced at £39.99?

Similarly, the Pop Max and Pop Twin Max are the larger versions of the Pop and Pop Twin and have innovative fully adjustable handles from 76-82cm – perfect for children aged from 4-9 years. Priced at £39.99 and £49.99, both come in Vintage Pink and Vintage Blue with the Pop Twin Max also available in Eton Grey.

Upgrade your pushchair with the Pop or Pop Twin Accessory Pack, priced at £22.99 or £23.99 respectively which includes a raincover, shoulder bag and cosytoe. 

 

Or the Ultimate Accessory Set that is designed for the best-selling Pioneer 5-in-1 pram which includes a sun parasol, raincover, shoulder bag and a litle cot mattress. The Luxury Tote Bag is also available in Vintage Pink, Vintage Blue or Eton Grey for £19.99 and is the perfect accompaniment to any of the Play Like Mum prams or puschairs.

Priced at £39.99, the Simplicity 4 in 1 High Chair is a multi-use product that can either be used as a high chair with tray table, or converted into a fantastic car seat compatible with the Pioneer and Sleepover prams. Simplicity is available in Vintage Pink, Vintage Blue and Eton Grey.

Susie the interactive doll is priced at £44.99 and is the perfect passenger for a Play Like Mum pushchair or pram. Susie can tell you when she wants to go for a walk, and will cry if you take her away from her pram. Suitable for children aged three and over, she can also recognise her own pram and giggles, cries, sleeps and feeds.

Frost Magazine is thrilled with these products, so much so that as we said at the beginning, a pushchair and accessories are destined for a very special little someone.

Play Like Mum is the exclusive licensee for a number of the most popular models from the Silver Cross nursery range, carefully designed to imitate the grown-up versions.

Play Like Mum’s full range of prams, pushchairs and accessories are available to buy online at www.playlikemum.com.

Milly Adams’ latest series is The Waterway Girls pub by Arrow.

 

Angry Alan by Penelope Skinner is storming into the Soho Theatre in March for three weeks.  

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Angry Alan image courtesy of The Other Richard

Francesca Moody Productions and Popcorn Group in association with Aspen Fringe Festival and SEARED present: Angry Alan at the Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London W1D 3NE

Tuesday 5th – Saturday 30th March 2019, 7pm

Following a smash-hit sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival, Penelope Skinner’s Fringe-First award winning play Angry Alan now transfers to Soho Theatre.  This darkly comic play about masculinity in crisis is written and directed by multi-award-winning playwright Penelope Skinner (The Village Bike, Royal Court Theatre; Linda, Royal Court and Manhattan Theatre Club) and co-created and performed by Donald Sage Mackay (True West, Vaudeville Theatre; Deep State, Fox TV; Linda, Manhattan Theatre Club).

Looking out over the country, this country, where I was born and raised, I wonder what’s going to become of us. Because this can’t be the future, can it? Everyone just… changing the rules?

Roger thinks the world’s gone mad.  He hates his job, his ex-wife torments him and to top it all, his girlfriend just discovered feminism.  Roger’s about to lose his shit.  Until he discovers Angry Alan: online activist and ‘voice of reason’…

In 2016, in the wake of Trump’s election, Penelope Skinner was inspired to write a play about the anger which is dominating today’s political landscape.  In doing so she stumbled across the Men’s Right’s Movement and, along with American actor Donald Sage Mackay, began creating Angry Alan, a story about Roger, an ordinary American man being radicalised online by an extremist movement. Angry Alan explores how any extreme political viewpoint can take root in someone’s consciousness if they are vulnerable to it and how those who propagate such views may not be all that they seem.

Mackay is superb, and Skinner (who also directs) keeps it both simple and observant. She doesn’t seem to judge Roger at all – just to make us see more clearly the dangers of the kind of warped self-realisation he is encouraged by online forums to feel. It is a fierce, clear warning of what is going on, and it is utterly terrifying (What’s On Stage).

Angry Alan is a ruthlessly funny, timely and powerful play by one of the UK’s most significant feminist playwrights.

Penelope Skinner and Donald Sage Mackay comment, We were delighted with the response to Angry Alan in Edinburgh and are so pleased to be coming to the Soho Theatre. Soho feels like the perfect home for this piece. And in this fraught and polarised political climate, we are grateful for the opportunity to keep telling this story.

Performance Dates Tuesday 5th – Saturday 30th March 2019

Location  Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London W1D 3NE

Box Office Tickets are available from www.sohotheatre.com or 020 7478 0100 priced from £11 – £26.

 

 

Christmas Cocktails  ft. The London Essence Company

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One month to go, ho ho ho… so to open our first installation of our Christmas Cocktail guide we are featuring two Low-Cal cocktails kindly provided by The London Essence Company. 

Kicking off with a relatively healthy start, *wink, The London Essence Company have created some easy and elegant cocktails all under 100 calories. Winning.  Not only do they look and sound impressive, they are bloomin’ delicious and we think you’ll be impressed with the fab selection of mixers and tonics The London Essence Company have to deliver. 

Tangerine Mule – 94 KCAL

A lighter festive twist on the Moscow Mule

ingredients;

25ml Vodka

20ml Tangerine Juice

5ml Sugar Syrup

2 drops Chocolate Bitters

London Essence Ginger Beer

Method

Highball Glass ● Tangerine Wedge Garnish ● Build & Stir

Cinnamon Highball 94KCAL

For a warmer, spicier affair

ingredients;

25ml Aged Rum

15ml Lime Juice

5ml Cinnamon Syrup

30ml Cloudy Apple Juice

London Essence Classic Tonic Water

Method

Highball Glass ● Cinnamon Stick Garnish ● Build & Stir

London Essence are a collection of mixers made with distilled essences and are all under 20KCAL per 100ml and naturally sourced sweetness. The London Essence Company range includes, Tonics, Soda Waters and Ginger Beer  and are available to buy at selected Tesco and Waitrose stores as well as Amazon and Ocado RRP from £1.69

For more info visit;

www.thelondonessenceco.com

Oooh, a Concert by renowned horn player Nobuaki Fukukawa to usher in the New Year: by Milly Adams

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As we approach the end of the year, there’s some fabulous news to usher in 2019: The Avex Classic’s first concert of 2019 welcomes  renowned Japanese horn player Nobuaki Fukukawa – Principal Horn of the NHK Symphony Orchestra – who will be joined by Eriko Takezawa on piano.

Fukukawa’s programme explores his artistic spirit and integrity, highlighting artists who he has had the pleasure of working with or those with deep connections to the musical culture of the UK. Fukukawa feels audiences become too used to hearing the works by Schumann and Beethoven and, through this concert, he will introduce horn pieces that showcase the instrument’s charm and beauty.

Nobuaki Fukukawa comments, ‘Horn does not really get the chance to be performed solo, like violin and piano, and so most of its repertoire is not well known. However, horn is a very sonorous instrument, sometimes sounding just like a human voice, and I hope that the audience will get to experience its colourful expressiveness through the pieces I have prepared for this concert.’

Fukukawa was the winner of the 77th Music Competition of Japan Horn Division in 2008 and in 2015, he joined the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra as the principal horn player at the age of twenty.  His incredible musicality transports audiences to another world with pieces by globally-acclaimed Dai Fujikura, British composer York Bowen and additional contemporary composers.

Avex Recital Series 2019: Nobuaki Fukukawa Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London W1U 2BP Saturday 5th January 2018, 1pm

Fukukawa will be joined by Eriko Takezawa on piano.

The second concert in the Avex Recital Series 2019 will be acclaimed soprano Sara Kobayashi on Saturday 2nd March will include Mai by Kunihiko Hashimoto.

Box Office Tickets are available priced from £18 (£12 concession) from https://wigmore-hall.org.uk/.  Ticket bookings are subject to a £2 booking fee.

Twitter @wigmore_hall, @AvexRecitals, @daifujikura

Milly Adams latest series is The Waterway Girls pub by Arrow

 

 

Newby Teas – Quality, Good-Health and True Pleasure, With a Touch of Philanthropy by Dr K Thompson

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In the 1800s Robert Fortune risked his life smuggling tea plants from China to India, because demand for this restricted Chinese beverage was bordering on hysteria.

Fine tea is as prized as a fine wine, and can cost much more – for good reason.

But don’t take my word for it. Make an appointment with yourself. Turn off your phone, take a special cup, add a sachet of Newby Oriental Sencha green tea and hot water. Sit down, smell and sip.  Clear your mind, swirl the tea slowly around your mouth and enjoy the subtle flavours and smooth warmth. Allow your body to relax and experience pure hedonism.

Why Newby teas? The founder, Nirmal Sethia’s passion for tea started when he was a 14 year old apprentice tea buyer in London. He tells us, ‘A good cup of tea is like a journey to the heavens. It’s there to delight in.’

Newby Teas source the finest, prime season leaves from a variety of tea gardens, and, incredibly, the tea will only bear the Newby name after Mr Sethia himself has tasted and approved it. Perhaps this is why Newby Teas have won so many international awards?

A good tea possesses many health-giving properties – green tea in particular is a great source of anti-oxidants. So forget the chocolate advent calendar, start your New Year resolutions early and treat your mind and body to real pleasure and rejuvenation with a Newby Tea Advent Calendar.

This beautifully-designed advent calendar contains:

Black Teas: Assam, Black Tea & Ginger, Ceylon, Darjeeling, Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Indian Breakfast, Masala Chai, Pride of Africa, Strawberry & Mango

Green Teas: Earl Green, Green Lemon, Green Sencha, Jasmine Blossom, Moroccan Mint, Oriental Sencha

Oolong Teas: Ginseng Oolong, Milk Oolong

Herbal Tisanes: Chamomile, Peppermint, Verbena

Fruit Tisanes: Rooibos Orange, Rosehip & Hibiscus, Summer Berries

Each door has four sachets – a different blend for each day. As part of Newby’s commitment to quality and sustainability, it’s built to last and can be refilled.

The House of Newby 2018 Advent Calendar is available at Ocado, and Selfridges. It is also currently on offer at £46.40 at  The Newby Teas website.

Newby is a member of the Ethical Tea Partnership, committed to improving the lives and environment of tea workers throughout the world and making tea production better, fairer and more environmentally sustainable. It is substantially owned by the N Sethia Foundation, a UK registered charity which has supported medical research, youth activities and disaster relief management.

 

Dr K Thompson, author of From Both Ends of the Stethoscope: Getting through breast cancer – by a doctor who knows

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