For two nights only, Aura, the exclusive private members club in Mayfair is opening its doors to the public.
This is your chance to see how the well-heeled party. Normal membership is attained on an application only basis and costs £500, so this really is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in a total luxury experience. Aura’s past clients have included Jade Jagger and Madonna, so you would be in fine company!
The reason for this exclusive opportunity is in the name of art. Aura has recruited up-and-coming London portrait painter, Caroline Wade for a ‘pop up’ show, based on figurative painting.
This particular art genre has strong links with Mayfair, so it is fitting that Aura are holding two such evenings.
Caroline Wade’s portraits will be on show, and you can have your chance to shine as well. There will be live models who will happily sit for portraits in a portrait drawing area, fully equipped with drawing boards, paper and charcoal.
The dates for this unique and priveledged art event are Thursday 10th March and Friday 11th March, 8-10pm. If you are keen to attend, you must be quick. Spaces are extremely limited and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to confirm your attendance.
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For those that have forgotten or haven’t visited their site yet Discovering Life presents a fabulous range of exclusive luxury offers and opportunities through their website and a couple of e-newsletters each month.
They pretty much cover all types of luxury products and services. Whether its offers on wine, food, hotel breaks, travel, or clothing you’re looking for, then look no further.
If you’re looking for inspiration then this is the site for you.
And the best bit, club membership is free. It’s a twenty second job to join as they don’t ask too many questions. You won’t be bombarded with daily emails, just a couple of e-shots per month with an inspiring selection of experiences and goodies.
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We recently reported on London’s most exclusive book club, The Literati at Grosvenor House. Such was the interest, we felt it only right to let you know about Literati’s next host.
Peter Snow, a leading journalist and broadcaster, presents his new novel - To War with Wellington at the Grosvenor House Book Club on Wednesday 9th March, 2011.
Insightful and authoritative, Peter Snow will recall the people and influences that turned Arthur Wellesley (later the Duke of Wellington) into one of the greatest military commanders of all time by leading his men across Europe to final triumph at the Battle of Waterloo in one of the most spectacular military achievements in British history.
Peter Snow draws on the abundant first hand accounts by officers and men to bring us the full story of life on and off the battlefield.
This unmissable night will take place from 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start, with tickets priced at £20 which includes a copy of the book, welcome drinks and canapés.
To book a place or to find all the latest information on upcoming Literati events held at Grosvenor House, please visit the Literati Book Club website.
The Radisson Edwardian Bloomsbury Street hotel in Bloomsbury is situated in the heart of the cultural and literary district of London.
This used to be the home of Virginia Woolf and E.M Forster. Not to mention Sarah Waters, Dave Boling and Nick Hornby all recently spotted at the hotel.
It makes perfect sense having a Bloomsbury Street hotel Book club.
And a year on from its launch, the book club has been a real success. On Valentines day, Guests and those popping in for lunch or a coffee/cocktail can curl up with the beautiful hardback ‘The Postmistress’, a critically acclaimed WWII epic.
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The Yacht is a London private members club which focuses on business and philanthropy with a generous sprinkling of fine dining.
The Yacht London is the Epitome of Business mixed with Pleasure.
Located on as the “Mayfair of the river”, a short distance from the Houses of Parliament and where the City meets the West End. The yacht is a permanently moored luxury steam Yacht
The terrace area on top of the Yacht allows views of Millennium Bridge, the Wheel, the Tate Modern, the Oxo Tower, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the NT, the Gherkin, St Paul’s – all of London’s most prestigious landmarks close to the river Thames.
A major restoration project, The Yacht has been carefully restored in close consultation with English Heritage and PLA Archivists to bring it back to its former glory, retaining many original features of the Art Deco era with a twist of contemporary design.
A fine dining restaurant serving modern British cuisine with European influences is possibly the most impressive aspect of this exclusive club. Head Chef is James Sheridan, who has previously worked under several Michelin Star Chefs.
The Yacht London is owned by Prince Nicholas Khan- Roper and Jason Khan. The inspiration and reason for this exclusive London private members club is their late auntie, former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
After she was assassinated, the owners wanted to make her proud. I’m sure that they have succeeded.
