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What To Wear In The Fashion Capitals. Elnaz Niknani Reveals All

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TRAVEL TO THE FASHION CAPITALS IN STYLE

Momondo’s Elnaz picks out what’s hot to wear, where…

 

London designer and Momondo Local Fighter ELNAZ NIKNANI, has been busy promoting her fashion line, at all four recent major fashion weeks – New York, London, Milan, and Paris, earlier this month.

 

Elnaz here unveils the key fashion trends for each city this season, and essential items to pack when visiting, to be in vogue…

 

What to wimage010newyorkear in New York

“The current New York style is very simple, with clean lines – very smart casual. If you want to be bang-on-trend in the Big Apple this season, make sure you pack an oversized coat, and see-through bag,” says Niknani.

 

 

 

                                     What to wear in Milan

image011milan“This season, Milan’s fashion is all about fabric, pattern and texture. Make sure you pack printed pieces, and don’t be afraid to combine several different fabrics, in one outfit,” says Niknani.

 

 

 

 

                                       What to wear in London

image012london“London has always been known for its cutting edge fashion. One trend I noticed this London Fashion Week, was a lot of DIY fashion. You don’t see this in New York, Milan or Paris. In London, far more people are improvising, and making up their own rules.

 

“So my travel/fashion tip for those visiting London, is to be to be a little creative – perhaps you might be wearing something you’ve designed or printed yourself, or it could be something as individual as using your favourite scarf, as a belt or turban,” says Niknani.

 

What to wear in Paris

“Paris is the land of couture fashion, so I wasn’t surprised that everyone was wearing a lot of designer labels. However, one trend that really stood out this year was fur. My tip for fashionistas would be to pack one fur item (it doesn’t have to be real), if you are booking a city break to Paris this season,” says Niknani.

 

And for everywhere else…

“If you want to be in style and don’t want to spend too much money, buy a clutch bag – these are on-trend everywhere this season,” says Niknani.

 

Momondo recently ran a competition to win a travel-inspired clutch bag, designed by Elnaz Niknani. Watch out for more competitions to win items from her new collection, on the momondo blog. http://blog.momondo.co.uk/

 

Last minute ISA Ideas for 2012/13 Tax year

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·         ISA ideas for different types of investors

·         14% of all HL ISAs opened in the last week of the tax year

·         HL Opening Times

 

Adrian Lowcock, senior investment manager at Hargreaves Lansdown offers his ISA ideas as this year’s deadline approaches:

 

“In the last two tax years 14% of all new ISAs opened on the Hargreaves Lansdown Vantage platform were opened in the last week.  Make sure you take out your ISA as once the tax year ends you have lost that allowance. To take out an ISA all you need is your national insurance number, debit card and cleared funds in the bank.”

 

Income investor

 

Invesco Perpetual Distribution – This fund aims to provide a regular stable income this fund invests in a mix of bonds and income-producing equities. Approximately two-thirds is invested in corporate bonds with the remainder invested in equities. Income is its primary aim and it makes payments to investors monthly.

 

Defensive investor

 

Newton Real Return – This fund is for investors who may need access to some of their capital in the medium term (but still in at least 5 years’ time). It therefore tries to offer some sheltering of capital and aims for more modest growth. The manager invests in a variety of assets and uses sophisticated techniques to try to profit from assets which fall in value.

 

Medium Risk investor

 

Troy Trojan – This fund is defensively managed and provides the potential to achieve a reasonable level of return over the medium term with a little less volatility than the very long-term, more aggressive portfolios.

 

Long-Term investor

 

CF JM Finn Global Opportunities – This suggestion is for investors with a long time horizon.  Therefore the focus is on more risky areas with greater potential to build wealth over the long term.

 

Junior ISA / Investing for Children

 

Lindsell Train Global Equity – The managers invest in global equities and have a long term buy and hold approach. This compliments those investing for children who often have very long-term goals in mind.

 

 

Hargreaves Lansdown end of tax year opening hours

 

Monday 25 – Thursday 28 March                               8am – 7pm

Easter Bank Holiday weekend every day               9am – 6pm

Tuesday 2 April                                                                 8am – 8pm

Wednesday 3 April                                                          8am – 8pm

Thursday 4 April                                                                8am – 8pm

Friday 5 April                                                                      8am – Midnight

 

ISA deadlines

 

Stocks & Shares ISA

 

Online                   Friday 5th April – 23:45                                    www.hl.co.uk/ISA

Telephone          Friday 5th April – 23:55                                    0117 900 9000

Postal                    Friday 5th April

 

Bed & ISA

 

Funds on Vantage                           Wednesday 3rd April – 17:00

Shares on Vantage                          Friday 5th April – 12:00

Funds/ shares certificated           Wednesday 3rd April

ISA Contribution limits

 

                                  2012/13                                2013/14

 

Stocks and Shares ISA                    £11,280                                 £11,520

Junior ISA                                            £3,600                                   £3,720

Tax year end: last minute pension planning tips

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  • Investors are urged not to forget the ‘forgotten’ allowances
  • Falling annual allowance emphasises the importance of making hay while the sun shines
  • 50% tax relief is only available until 5th April
  • Bed and Sipp
Use your earnings related pension contribution allowance. For the past three years, we have seen a steady erosion in pension contribution allowances, with both the annual and lifetime allowances being cut. Both the Liberal Democrats and Labour have threatened to go further and limit the rates of tax relief available on pension contributions. If you have spare capital which you are looking to invest for your retirement, then it makes sense to get on and do it before 6 April.
Tom McPhail, Head of Pensions Research “Pensions are sometimes the forgotten allowance at this time of year when attention tends to be focused on ISAs, but with retirement saving tax breaks coming under increasing pressure from the Chancellor, wise investors will make hay while the sun shines. If you don’t use the allowances now, you may not get the chance next year.”
Non-earner’s pensions
It makes sense to share household retirement savings to take full advantage of the tax free personal allowance in retirement. Non-earners can contribute up to £3,600 a year to a pension and enjoy tax relief on their contributions. With personal allowances set to rise to £9,440 in 2013/14, a couple in retirement could enjoy a household income of nearly £19,000 a year without having to pay any tax – but only if they have shared their pension saving equally between them.
It is also possible to make pension contributions for your children – an effective way to give them a head start on their own retirement saving, as well as reducing a potential inheritance tax bill.
Bed and Sipp
Use existing investments to make a pension contribution. Even if you don’t have cash available to invest in a pension, you can potentially use other investments.
For example: Peter has some shares which he bought 10 years ago for £10,000. Today they are worth £15,000. He sells the shares, realising a gain of £5,000, which falls within his Capital Gains Tax allowance of £10,600. He invests the proceeds in his pension and immediately repurchases the share portfolio within his Sipp. As well as having now sheltered his investment within a pension for tax purposes, he also benefits from immediate tax relief of £3,750 which is added to his pension. If he is a higher rate taxpayer Peter can claim a further £3,750 after the end of the tax year.
Take advantage of the 50% tax rate.
For the (un)lucky few who pay 50% income tax, it makes sense to invest in a pension before the end of the tax year. Any contributions made from 6 April onwards will only be eligible for relief at 45%. If using carry forward as well, this could mean up to an additional £10,000 in tax relief.
Carry forward unused relief to boost contributions. If you have the capital to spare, then provided you also have the earnings to justify the contribution, it is possible to carry forward unused pension tax relief from up to 3 years ago. This means it is possible to make a pension contribution of up to £200,000, which for a 50% tax payer could then result in up to £100,000 of tax relief.
Plan ahead for flexible drawdown.
You’re not allowed to make any pension contributions in the same tax year in which you start flexible drawdown. So anyone planning on using flexible drawdown may want to top up their pension with any final contributions before 6th April – any contributions after that date could mean having to wait up to another 12 months before getting full access to their pension funds.

The Princess and The Pranayama By Cheryl MacDonald

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prince william turns 30. Kate middletonBy Cheryl MacDonald BA Hons E-RPYT, Perinatal Yoga teacher and Childbirth educator

 

The now glowing Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge has given up her punishing exercise routine in wake of her pregnancy and is now practising yoga to help ensure a natural, drug free birth for the pending heir to the throne.

Why yoga during pregnancy?

Yoga is being hailed as THE form of exercise of pregnant women everywhere, allowing mother to remain fit and flexible while building a strong mind and body to prepare for childbirth. The focus of yoga during pregnancy works on relaxed stretching (asanas), yogic breathing (or pranayama) and deep relaxation or savasana. Yoga during pregnancy and also post-partum with baby can decrease the incidence of antenatal depression and has been proven to actively encourage mum and baby bonding, even while in utero.

 

Where do I start with prenatal yoga?

I highly recommend if you are completely new to yoga, then you should join a special prenatal yoga class with a properly qualified perinatal yoga teacher (200 hour yoga teaching qualification with specialist perinatal yoga training a minimum.) If you are a yoga newbie and do wish to practice yoga in the first trimester, look towards relaxing poses and deep breathing, focusing on meeting and getting to know your baby.

 

Five safe yoga postures for pregnancy

Here are some easy to try yoga postures to try at home. Remember that unless you are an experienced yoga practitioner with an existing practice, you should not undertake yoga until 14-16 weeks gestation.

 

Cat Curls (Bidalasana): Bidalasana helps relieve lower back pain and to release the length of the spine, a common problem during pregnancy.

– Get down on your hands and knees with hands placed directly under shoulders and knees under the hips.

– Inhale and lift your heart, stretch back through your tail and concave your spine.

– Exhale and roll your spine, lowering the head, pressing through the hands back to straight back.

 

Cat Curls in pregnancy differ from your normal cat curl as we don’t curl the abdomen towards the floor, after curling up we simply return to flat back or table top.  Repeat following your breath – Inhale as your curl the spine up and exhale back to flat back.

 

Childs Pose (Balasana):

– From any kneeling position, sit your tail back toward your heels.

– Take the knees as far apart as you need to to make your bump comfortable.

– Sit back as far as is comfortable and rest your head toward the mat. If you can’t reach your head to the mat, rest your chin on your hands.  You can stack your fists and rest your forehead there or use a block if you can’t quite get down. Otherwise, you can stretch your arms out long in front of you and lower your head all the way to the mat.

 

Avoid balasana if suffering from sciatica.

 

Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Konasana): Baddha Konasana is a classic pregnancy yoga posture and is excellent for helping to open up the hips and pelvis in preparation for birth. This is a posture that be practised at night while reading a book or watching TV and is especially important for the later stages of pregnancy in the third trimester.

 

– Sit on your mat with the soles of the feet together.

– Bring your heels as close to the groin as possible and pull the shoulder back and down away from the ears to straighten the spine.

– Hold the feet with the hands and (with a straight spine) begin to gently bend forwards from the hips – only as much as is comfortable – please do not squish your baby!

– Remember to breathe in and out through the nose.

 

Downward Facing Dog (AdhoMukkhaSvanasana):  Downward dog can be practised with feet wider apart than normal to accommodate your bump, although ideally no further apart than hip width.

– Push into the palms of the hands and pull up on the hip bones.

– When and if ready, takes the heels to the mat. It’s fine to keep the knees bent when pregnant and focus on stretch from hands to hips, lengthening the back.

 

Only hold any inversion for 5 seconds during pregnancy and if you feel dizzy or nauseous at all, come back down onto the mat and into child pose and relax.

 

Yoga Squats (Malasana): Squats are great for building strength and stamina during pregnancy and in preparation for birth. Many women like to squat while birthing. As you get bigger in pregnancy, use props such as blocks, bolsters or a rolled up blanket to rest your bottom on. Focus on relaxing and letting your breath drop deeply into your belly.

 

– Stand facing the back of a chair with your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart, toes pointed outward.

– Squat toward the floor as though you were going to sit down in a chair.

– Contract the abdominal muscles, lift your chest, and pull the shoulders back and down. Most of your weight should be toward your heels. This can be done against the wall for support.

 

Remember to avoid wide legged postures if suffering from pelvic girdle pain or PSD.

 

Cheryl MacDonald is the founder of YogaBellies which specializes in perinatal yoga and natural birth preparation. She created the Birth ROCKS natural birth preparation method and has trained over 70 YogaBellies teachers across the world and has been working with birthing women for almost ten years. She is mother of one lovely three year old buy and lives with her husband in the west end of Glasgow.

 

A decade on since FTSE 100 hit bottom at 3,287

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A decade on since FTSE 100 hit bottom at 3,287

 

–       FTSE 100 returns 93% over 10 years

–       Technology sector is best performing returning 369%

Adrian Lowcock, Senior Investment Manager at Hargreaves Lansdown, looks at how investors have fared over the last 10 years.

 

In the last 10 years the FTSE 100 has risen 3,074 points or 93% since the low of March 2003, although it remains a little way off the high point of 6,732 reached on 15th June 2007.  Whilst the market has risen over the last 10 years there have been some big winners and losers during that time.  The Banking sector has been the worst performer over the last 10 years and the only sector to post a negative capital return with the FTSE All-share/banks returning -20%. The Technology sector posted the best performance with the FTSE All-share/Technology returning 369%, recovering from the lows seen in the years following the Dotcom bubble.

 

 

Performance of FTSE Sectors from 12 March 2003 to 28th February 2013

 

All Share Sector

% Growth
FTSE All-Share/Banks CR

-20.25
FTSE All-Share/Financials CR

22.81
FTSE All-Share/Health Care CR

78.02
FTSE All-Share/Telecommunication CR

100.11
FTSE All-Share/Oil & Gas CR

110.22
FTSE All-Share/Consumer Services CR

112.91
FTSE All-Share/Utilities CR

179.25
FTSE All-Share/Basic Materials CR

280.44
FTSE All-Share/Consumer Goods CR

346.31
FTSE All-Share/Industrials CR

360.45
FTSE All-Share/Technology CR

369.08

 

Adrian Lowcock says;-

 

“The technology sectors strong performance over the last 10 years highlights the contrarian nature of the stock market.  However, it is difficult for any investor to go against the trend and take such risks. Instead investors should focus on their long term investment goals and invest whenever they can afford to do so.”

 

“It is time in the market not timing that counts. Even though the FTSE 100 remains below its all-time high (6,930 on 30th December), if you had been invested all that time, with dividends reinvested, you would have been up 44.73%. In addition picking the right funds can transform your portfolio and make the nominal value of an index meaningless.”

 

Recommendations

 

Schroder UK Alpha Plus – Richard Buxton takes a long term view and is able to spot some opportunities before others – a distinguishing feature of all great investors.  Having the conviction to back them is equally important and Richard holds only 30-40 companies in his fund which means each idea has a significant effect on performance. You will never see his portfolio padded out with mediocre holdings just to make up the numbers. This fund has the potential to deliver superb returns, in a variety of economic conditions.

 

JO Hambro UK Equity Income – The managers believe the UK economy is performing better than most commentators expect. The fund continues to have a bias towards more economically-sensitive companies and has performed well recently as a result.

 

Call Off The Search by Anna and Andrew Wallas Book Review

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ProductImage-7554068The Modern Day Wizard. Call Off The Search is part self-help book, part relationship confessional. Written by real life couple Anna (formerly Pasternak) and Andrew Wallas. Andrew is a spiritual psychotherapist and Anna is a renowned journalist.

First of all let me say that I enjoyed reading the book. I am not a big fan of self-help books, although there are a few that I think are good, but I do like to read about other people’s relationships. Although I am not single I found that some of the stuff Andrew said made sense in an I-should-have-thought-about-it-way. I do think that most self-help books are just common sense written down. Life gets busy and you forget what you should know. I like how the book has been written, they respond to each other and then their is a checklist at the end.

Anna is known for being controversial but must be given credit for being so honest and open. You do get the feeling that she likes pushing buttons and creating debate, but it takes courage to write down your thoughts honestly and truthfully. Most people would never do this, nor be able to deal with the criticism. Indeed, the book has been marketed as the ‘most controversial book of the year’. While I am not sure if it is the most controversial, it may be the most honest.

Anna says: “I truly believe that behind every hardened feminist there is a women who is looking to be loved and saved by a man”. To be honest, who does not want love? Anna and Andrew have been together since 2010, which is when I met my boyfriend. They do seem very much in love. If I were single I would find this book helpful, but even as someone who is in a relationship I still found it interesting. I am not keen on the yurt stuff and have never been a fan of ‘new age’ things. I don’t have to find myself because I know who I am (or where I am), but this book is enjoyable and a good read. With lovely snippets of knowledge along the way. The book says that you should be honest with your partner and feel your emotions instead of denying them. This is good advice. There is also a chapter on ‘core wounding’, finding out what affects you and makes you angry.

Anna Pasternak shocked the British public by exposing the Princess Diana and James Hewitt affair, and subsequently startled readers with her Daily Mail article entitled Sorry, But My Baby Bores Me. Now, along with her New Age therapist-husband, Andrew Wallas (aka. The Modern Day Wizard) she has written an explosive, game-changing account about their struggle to find true love and intimacy.

Anna hated her life as a single mother until her friends suggested that she meet spiritual psychotherapist Andrew. What followed was an intense spiritual awakening as Andrew uncovered her inner loneliness and showed her that she was going to find true love. That this true love was to be with Andrew himself, then married to his wife of twenty-five years, was a huge surprise to them both. They have now written about their relationship, confronting taboos such as sexual jealousy, revenge, hatred and power struggle, to convey their experiences from the front line of true love.

Call Off The Search is a brave examination of the nature of all modern relationships – the messy, bonkers and painful alongside the inspiring and enlightening – unlike any other self-help, spiritual or relationship book.

It is set to be one of the most controversial reads this year.

‘She’s prepared for the backlash, but with her 20-year search for true love now at an end, Anna Pasternak is ready to share her secret. “I truly believe that behind every hardened feminist there is a women who is looking to be loved and saved by a man”.’ Scotland on Sunday

‘I get emails from women who admire my honesty. Like when I wrote about motherhood. Of course I love my daughter. But that doesn’t mean I can’t acknowledge being at home with a new-born is boring. I got hate mail for that. One woman said I should have my child taken away. But I find it difficult not to speak the truth and that doesn’t always make me very popular.’ Daily Mail

‘I honestly didn’t think I was going to find an interesting and solvent man over 40, ever. Now I’m the poster girl for hope.’ Daily Telegraph

Buy Call Off the Search: The Modern Day Wizard here

MINT Polo in the Park 2013: Frost Learns How To Play Polo

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I have always been intrigued by polo. Playing a sport is hard enough but playing it on a horse seems almost impossible. So can someone who has never done it before learn to play? Frost writer James and I went to the Chesterton Humberts MINT Polo in the Park Academy day to learn how to play polo. Neither of us had been on a horse for a while so we thought it would be interesting!

First of all we are taught the moves by excellent professional polo players Andrew Murray and Rosie Ross. I don’t do well at first but Andrew sets me straight by correcting how I am holding the mallet and telling me to look at the ball, not straight ahead. Otherwise you top the ball instead of hitting it straight on. Andrew is a brilliant teacher and I soon find myself gaining confidence and hitting the ball properly. We are also told the rules of Polo.

After we have gone through the shots it is time for a riding lesson. Some of us are more nervous than others. I can’t remember the last time I was on a horse and neither can James. I get on my horse, Talia, and she looks at me as if to say “I have no idea who you are but you certainly don’t seem to know what you are doing.’

Catherine BalavageIn the photo above I look pretty confident but actually when I first got on the horse I was slightly nervous. This all went away after I got into the swing of it. We have a riding lesson which taught us how to make the horse do what we want, how to hold the reins, go left and right and cantor. In polo you hold the reins with one hand so you can hold the mallet with the other one. This seems difficult at first but it isn’t.

The day is an incredible amount of fun and I manage to show some authority and get my horse to listen to me.

After the riding lesson we play some polo. It really is addictive and a huge amount of fun. I want to do it more now. It is fun and challenging. I have realised that the most fun things have an element of scariness attached to them and polo certainly fits that bill. I love it.

James thrives and even wins the Most Improved Player trophy. Afterwards we are issued certificates to say we graduated. It was a brilliant day. I am hooked now.

 

 

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Kick Off The Summer Social Season With
MINT Polo in the Park 2013
Be a part of this unique London lifestyle event which blends fashion,
retail and gastronomy with thrilling, high-octane polo.
Where:
Hurlingham Park, Fulham, SW6 3RQ.
Event dates:
7th, 8th & 9th June 2013
Friday 7th June:
City Friday, 12:00 – 21:00 hrs
Saturday 8th June:
Ladies’ Day, 12:00 – 20:00 hrs
Sunday 9th June:
Finals Day, 12:00 – 19:00 hrs
For the fifth consecutive year, Hurlingham Park in Fulham will play host to one of the most hotly anticipated sporting and
social events in London’s calendar; on June 7th, 8th and 9th the hallowed turf will thunder with the hooves of world class
polo ponies. Enjoy a day of entertainment at the spiritual home of polo, which is conveniently located in central London.
On the field, teams from around the globe will compete to be crowned champions of MINT Polo in the Park 2013.
This year’s event will guarantee a quintessentially British atmosphere fused with the truly international flavour of the
sport, with the four corners of the globe being represented by IG Index Team Sydney, Mandarin Oriental Team Beijing,
Otkritie Team Moscow, City AM Team Abu Dhabi and the ever-popular Camino Real Team Buenos Aires, plus the home
team and 2012 Champions, MINT Team London. It is the perfect way to kick off the summer social season with friends,
family, clients or colleagues.
Eat, drink, shop, socialise, enjoy world-class hospitality and see thrilling polo with the thousands of guests who return
year after year to this multi award-winning event.
Winner of the 2010 and 2011 London Sport Attraction of the Year at The London Lifestyle Awards, MINT Polo in the Park
is the leading outdoor polo and lifestyle event in Central London. It is regarded highly for its innovative format and
provides the perfect introduction for those less well-acquainted with the sport.
2013 Features
We are delighted to announce a range of off-field features, entertainment and hospitality areas. Some are brand new
additions to the event and others are the welcome return of favourites from previous years.
KERB Food Market
KERB Food Market is a new pitch-side addition which offers an abundance of fresh produce from Britain and abroad.
Providing variety and great value food, KERB gives you the opportunity to sample some of the finest fresh produce and
delicious summer party favourites throughout the three-day event.
The Pommery Champagne Garden
The Pommery Champagne Garden gives spectators first-class service and spectacular views of the polo. Relax on the
deck chairs, challenge your friends to a game of table football or simply sit back in the salubrious surroundings and sip
on a glass of vintage Pommery.
Mahiki
2013 sees the return of London’s premier nightclub, which will take pride of place and offer some of the best pitch-side
views of the polo action. Renowned as one of the places to be in on the capital’s social scene, Mahiki blends a
Polynesian ambiance with chic luxury London living.
Crown & Corgi Pub
A proper British pub is clearly an important addition to such a quintessentially British sporting and social event. The
Crown & Corgi provides a fantastic vantage point from which to get close to the on-field action. In addition the bar has
been extended from last year so that you can spend less time ordering drinks and more time enjoying them.
The PIMM’S Bus
The iconic double decker bus will provide the centre piece of the white picket fenced PIMM’s garden. Their expert
mixologists provide you with possibly the most revered and established summer party beverage, which no British social
occasion would be complete without. Recline on the deck chairs and soak up the very best of British.
CLUBHOUSE
Stella Artois is proud to be the Official Lager Supplier to MINT Polo in the Park 2013.
Guests are invited to visit the Stella Artois Clubhouse which will embody the upmost sophistication and where master
draftsmen will serve chalices of perfectly poured Stella Artois; introducing them to the discerning style and authenticity
of the brand.
The KERB food market
KERB are a centrally organised community of independent ‘Street-Food’ vendors. They have a strict vetting process
based on the highest levels of product, sourcing, health and hygiene, as well as style and originality. KERB are well
known in both the ‘foodie’ and ‘trendy’ circles of London for their phenomenal variety and world famous burgers.
Luxury Shopping Village
Featuring over 40 exhibitors selling a wide range of quality products, the Luxury Shopping Village is a wonderful
showcase of products you might not find on the high street. From hats to Argentine leather goods and bespoke
jewellery to exquisite works of art and some of the finest accessories for town and country, our retailers are ready to
help you find that extra special souvenir of your day.
 
Club Med Kids
As the leading family travel organiser, Club Med have joined us to ensure all members of the family are kept entertained
at MINT Polo in the Park. Our extended and improved Kids’ Zone reflects a truly family-friendly event which caters for
parents and children alike. The secure, supervised area will feature soft play, face painting, ball pools, competitions and
music. The Club Med Kids’ Zone means that you can bring the entire family for a great day out with us.
Finals Day (Sun 9th June)
In addition to the weekend-long Club Med Kids’ Zone, Sunday 9th June will see not only the mounting tension of the
polo as the teams progress towards the final, but also a range of on-field entertainment between matches catering for
children of all ages. In addition to this, exclusively on Finals Day we will be running a range of on-field activities
especially for children. These activities will be free and will run from Midday until 1.45pm offering a great start to any
child’s day out. On-field activities will include a giant inflatable slide, relay races, British Bulldog and dodgeball run by
our partner charity, Walking With The Wounded. We will also have children’s entertainers circulating within the crowd
throughout the day, providing the ultimate family experience.
Charity Work
MINT Polo in the Park is delighted to announce that Walking with the Wounded will return as the official charity partner
for MINT Polo in the Park 2013. Walking with the Wounded raises money to fund the training of wounded service
personnel so that they are equipped with the skills and qualifications required to find long-term employment and create
secure futures for themselves and their families. Later this year Walking With The Wounded South Pole Allied Challenge
2013 will see teams of wounded servicemen and women from the four corners of the globe race across the Antarctic.
Ticket Packages
MINT Polo in the Park brings polo from its traditional home in the counties to the heart of London and our ticketing
packages are tailored to suit a range of requirements. Bookings for individual and group tickets are made via
Ticketmaster on 0844 248 5069.
General Admission
Enjoy the event with the ability to roam around all public areas of the venue.
Grandstand Tickets
In addition to access to the venue at ground level, this pass allows you access to the Grandstand for the seats with the
best views of the action. Purchasing a Grandstand Ticket means your seat will be allocated exclusively to you.
Family & Groups
Share the experience with friends and family by taking advantage of our family and group discounts.
– Family Ticket includes two adults and two children.
– Groups of 10-20 people: Save 10%
– Groups of 21-30 people: Save 15%
– Groups of 31 or over: Save 20%
VIP Hospitality at The Hurlingham Club
Enjoy luncheon at one of the UK’s most prestigious members’ club, its history inextricably linked to the history of polo.
Walk through the beautiful 42-acre garden following lunch to the private pitch-side Hurlingham Club Enclosure where
you will enjoy our hospitality and fantastic views of the polo. Please contact Rachel at City Events on 0207 936 5284 or
VIP Hospitality at Hurlingham Park
Polo and social entertaining go hand-in-hand so if you have a summer celebration, are organising a group visit or wish
to entertain clients or colleagues then these private, staffed marquees are perfect for your event.
Pricing
Friday 7th June
General Admission (no restriction on access to the Grandstand on Friday ONLY)
Adult
£20
(£5 after 5pm)
Child
£10
(free after 5pm)
Family
£60
Saturday 8th June
Grandstand
Adult
£45
Child
£15
Family
£110
General Admission
Adult
£35
Child
£15
Family
£75
Sunday 9th June
Grandstand
Adult
£40
Child
£10
Family
£80
General Admission
Adult
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Kimberly Wyatt performing at UK’s biggest dance festival

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Kimberly Wyatt performing at UK’s biggest dance festival MOVE IT at London Olympia 8th – 10th March, 2013Kimberly Wyatt performing at UK’s biggest dance festival MOVE IT at London Olympia 8th – 10th March, 2013

Join the dance movement!

 

MOVE IT, the UK’s biggest dance event is back. Join 20,000 dancers for three days at the UK’s biggest festival dedicated to dance of all styles and levels. Starting 8th March till 10th March at London’s Olympia, soak up MOVE IT’s electric atmosphere with 100 live performances, 220 dance classes in any genre you can think of, dance competitions and fascinating interviews from dancing idols and celebrities from the dance world.

 

MOVE IT is your once-a-year opportunity to create your ultimate dance experience and is perfect for beginners, professionals and students, or just simply for an inspiring day out for those who love dance.

MOVE IT 2013 includes:

 

KIMBERLY WYATT – Got to Dance judge Kimberly Wyatt who was professionally trained in dance at New York’s Joffrey Ballet and the Broadway Dance Centre is performing on the main stage her new track ‘Derriere’ as well as, guest presenting with So You Think You Can Dance winner Matt Flint and signing autographs on the Capezio stand.

Catch up at ‘The Dance Register’ Interview Sofa
Discover useful insights and expert knowledge with interviews on the latest dance topics. Featuring:

 

DARCEY BUSSELL – Strictly Come Dancing judge and Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell will be on the sofa answering questions and talking about her work with the Royal Academy of Dance at this year’s MOVE IT. Darcey has over 20 years experience in the dance world from training at Royal Ballet School to performing some of the most iconic roles in ballet. Darcey has since discovered a passion for ballroom and is now a judge on the hugely successful and much loved Strictly Come Dancing on the BBC.

 

Also dropping by the sofa will be Tommy Franzen, Aletta Collins, Jonzi D and Mark Baldwin of Rambert Dance Company with Inside Dance TV and Dance UK tackles dancers’ health with English National Ballet’s Artistic Director Tamara Rojo.

MOVE IT Main Stage: The destination for live dance
Be blown away by dance stars and fresh new talent from all over the UK. Including:

Wayne McGregor | Random Dance – Internationally acclaimed choreographer Wayne McGregor brings his company of ten extraordinary dancers for the first time to MOVE IT. With music from Coldplay and Massive Attack collaborator Jon Hopkins, his rapid, hard-hitting, highly articulated movement breaks boundaries and defies characterization. Part of Contemporary Focus at MOVE IT 2013.

A CHORUS LINE – Almost 35 years since it last appeared in the West End, critically acclaimed and multi-award winning musical A Chorus Line is heading its way back to the UK stage and the stars of the show will be performing at MOVE IT. See them live on the Main Stage and then learn their dance routine in one of our 220 different dance classes.

 

Also performing will be Twist and Pulse, Olivier Award winning Boy Blue Entertainment, English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer, Birdgang Dance Company and Sky’s Got to Dance finalists Boadicea.

 

MATT FLINT – After last year’s toe-tapping MOVE IT debut, So You Think You Can Dance winner Matt Flint is back for 2013, this time as the exciting new host of the MOVE IT Main Stage. With a passion for dance that started at the age of 12, Matt’s career has seen him go on to choreograph in Film, TV and Theatre including shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and Let’s Dance for Comic Relief. Matt is fast becoming one of the most wanted choreographers in the UK, and he’s all yours at this year’s MOVE I

 

 

MORE GREAT THINGS TO DO AT MOVE IT 2013

MAOAM FREESTYLE STAGE – Catch the latest spins, freezes, flips, shimmies and crazy dance moves on the MAOAM Freestyle Stage.  A showcase of raw talent and jaw dropping moves. Just turn up, plug in and wow the crowds!

 

FAMILY FUN – A fun day out for the whole family, MOVE IT has something for all age groups, whether you have a budding ballerina, hip hop star or disco diva.  Every member of the family can enjoy the entertainment, masterclasses and find out everything you need to know about dance no matter if it’s just where your local class is or where you can audition for a degree in dance or the performing arts.

 Kimberly Wyatt performing at UK’s biggest dance festival MOVE IT at London Olympia 8th – 10th March, 2013_3

CAREER CLINIC – Want a career in dance, but don’t know where to start? MOVE IT is the one stop shop to find out everything you need to know about the dance industry and community. With panels of experts, workshops and every major performing arts university/colleges under one roof, it is the best place to go to help put your dance career on track.

 

SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP – Visitors can catch a glimpse of the latest trends and fashions in dance by heading to the fantastic fashion show. Shoppers will then be able to head to the wide range of stands at the show to pick up the hottest items in dance.

So why not get involved with MOVE IT? With 20,000 dancers over 3 incredible days, MOVE IT is the show for professionals, teachers, students and dance enthusiasts.