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Saturday 10 May 2008

Spectator 180th Anniversary Blog
 

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Peter Hoskin

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Auberon Waugh once remarked:

"The joy of these wine dinners is that one had splendid food and the company of other wine maniacs, who tend to be a collection of most agreeable people."

A Celebration of Cuban Culture and Cuisine

Matthew d’Ancona, Editor of The Spectator, requests the pleasure of your company for
A Celebration of Cuban Culture and Cuisine, hosted by:

THE CUBAN AMBASSADOR HIS EXCELLENCY RENE MUJICA CANTELAR

At London’s secret corner of Havana:

La Bodeguita del Medio, Cuban Grill & Mojito Bar,
47 Kensington Court,
London
W8 5DA

Also featuring: live Cuban Music and Traditional Cuban Cocktails, on Wednesday 14th May 2008.

CUBAN DINNER MENU
Havana Club Mojitos and Cuban tapas canapés

Seabass ceviche de pescado with lime, chilli, coriander
Wine: Michel Torino Reserve Torrontes 2007, Cafayate Valley, Argentina

Cuban-style whole roasted suckling pig with sour orange & garlic gravy, black beans, steamed rice
Wine: Don David Malbec Reserva 2006, Mendoza Valley, Argentina

Cuban opera chocolate cake with espresso ice cream
Havana Club 7yr old

RSVP: Zoe on 020 7730 6922 or zoe@boisdale.co.uk Time: 6.30pm for 7.30pm

Price: £89 all inclusive dinner cocktails, wine and Havana Club Rum www.bdelmlondon.com

Spectator Events

Auberon Waugh once remarked:

"The joy of these wine dinners is that one had splendid food and the company of other wine maniacs, who tend to be a collection of most agreeable people."

The Spectator

REQUESTS THE PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY AT AN EXCLUSIVE
SUMMER RECEPTION AND PERFORMANCE OF
 
The Magic Flute at
Korn/Ferry Opera 
        Holland Park
 
 
HOSTED BY
MATTHEW D’ANCONA
MONDAY 30TH JUNE 2008
CHAMPAGNE AND CANAPÉS WITH MEMBERS OF THE CAST, SERVED
ON THE PRIVATE BALCONY OVERLOOKING THE THEATRE, BEFORE
AND AFTER THE PERFORMANCE.
TICKETS STRICTLY LIMITED. ONLY 120 TICKETS ON SALE FOR THIS
UNIQUE EVENING PRICED AT £210 EACH.

PLEASE CALL HELEN WHITWORTH ON 020 7961 0219 OR E-MAIL
helen@spectator.co.uk TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS.
The Magic Flute by Mozart, sung in English - Directed by Simon Callow and conducted
by renowned Mozart conductor Jane Glover.

Spectator Offers

Free-Standing Oak Plant House

Nurture your plants and seedlings close to the house
Just £129.99 plus P&P – SAVE £50 ON RRP!

Far more attractive than a cold-frame and designed to last many more years than
the cheap plastic versions, these smart, planthouses create the perfect environment to harden-off young plants and tend and nurture seedlings and cuttings.

Manufactured from high quality, kiln dried, FSC certified solid oak timber, easy access is assured via twin doors at the front, while a large sloping lid acts as a suntrap and offers optimum ventilation control. Glazed with shatter-resistant twin walled polycarbonate, UV stabilised.

The planthouse has three adjustable shelves and measures 110x76x47cm Simple home assembly.

Available for just £129.99 plus £4.95 postage and packing per order.

By phone call 0845 166 4028 quoting SP56 and give your credit/debit card number
(24-hour orderline). Enquiry Line 0845 166 4029.

This offer ends on 26 May 2008

Swiss Railway Watch

The Swiss Railway Watch - A Design Classic
– From only £78 each inc. P&P

Saving £20 on RRP!
The Mondaine Official Swiss Railway Watch has been selected as one of the outstanding examples of 20th century design by the Design Museum in London and the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

Based on the Swiss Railway Station Clock created in 1944 by engineer Hans Hilkifer, this elegant design classic has an easy to read dial with a white enamel face, clear black hour and minute hands, and a bright red pendulum second hand. It is available with a black leather or stainless steel mesh strap, and in men's (33mm dial) and women's (26mm dial) sizes. Water resistant, it has a highly accurate quartz movement.
Presented in a recycled metal case and gift box. Two-year guarantee.

To place your order call 0845 166 4028 (please quote SP55 with your order).

Alternatively you can write to us at
Swiss Watch Offer SP55,
PO Box 250, Rochester, Kent ME1 9AJ

Please state style and size when ordering.

These products are supplied by Timscris Reader Offers Ltd – a company independent of The Spectator (1828) Ltd

This offer ends  19 May 2008     
PRICE INCLUDES VAT

Although we aim to despatch as soon as possible, please allow up to 14 days for delivery.
If you are not completely satisfied, return the item to us unused within 7 days for a refund. Offer subject to availability. For UK mainland readers only.

Nimbus Goose Down Summer Duvet

The Lightest duvet you can buy — only 2.5 togs
From only £39.99 inc. P&P

SAVING UP TO £115 ON RRP

Enjoy a cool, relaxed night's sleep on even the warmest nights with this new super-lightweight summer duvet from Nimbus – the lightest and most luxurious currently available. Filled with white goose down*, it has a rating of just 2.5 togs offering the perfect comfort level for balmy summer nights. With a square pocket construction and 100% down-proof cotton cambric casing it comes with a 10 year guarantee and savings of over 50% on the RRP.

And why not add a pair of super comfy soft goose down pillows for only £69.99 (RRP £139.99) a pair.

                        Price        RRP         Save
Single               £39.99     £104.99     £65
Double              £59.99     £134.99     £75
King                 £69.99     £174.99     £105
Superking         £84.99     £199.99     £115
Goose down
pillows (pair)      £69.99     £139.99     £70

* The filling comprises 90% down

This offer ends on 19 May 2008.

By phone call 0845 166 4028 quoting SP54 and give your credit/debit card number
(24-hour orderline). Enquiry Line 0845 166 4029.

Although we aim to despatch as soon as possible, please allow up to 14 days for delivery. If you are not completely satisfied, return the item to us unused within 7 days for a refund.
Offer subject to availability. For UK mainland readers only.

Ladies Kilim & Leather Mules - 15% off

Each pair of Taus Kilim mules is unique as they are cut from individual recycled Kilim carpets and hand finished with conker brown leather. Usually £65 - NOW ONLY £55.25 + £4 P&P

Ladies Kilim mule with leather sole, trim and stack heel, pure wool kilim uppers and soft lining.  Hard wearing and comfortable.

Sizes (European): 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42

To place your order call 0800 652 8030, fax us on 01580 754838 or order on our website: www.taus.co.uk (please quote SPC21 with your order). Alternatively you can write to us at Taus Ltd, PO Box 107, CRANBROOK, Kent TN18 4WA

These products are supplied by Taus Ltd – a company independent of The Spectator (1828) Ltd

This offer ends on 5th May 2008

PRICES INCLUDE VAT

Although we aim to despatch as soon as possible, please allow up to 28 days for delivery. If you are not completely satisfied, return the item to us unused within 7 days for a refund. Offer subject to availability. For UK readers only.

Waterproof & Windproof Pall Mall Raincoat Special Offer £135

Why pay up to £300 for a raincoat of this quality when you can own this superb, stylish and waterproof Peter Christian classic for less than half the price?

Its lightweight soft-to-touch peach finish Thro-Tex fabric is waterproof, windproof and breathable to keep you comfortable and dry in all conditions. The warm quilted satin lining will keep you snug. With the signature tailored touches of soft contrasting suede collar and two deep slanted front pockets, it will never be out of place.

• Special ThroTex waterproof, windproof breathable fabric 
• 2 slanted deep front pockets
• 2 inside zip pockets
• Deep inside pocket
• Secure phone pocket
• Suede Collar
• Long below knee cut   
• Pine or Bronze
Free return service and money back guaranteed if not delighted

Winner of best ‘Mens Apparel & Accessories’ catalogue at the ECMOD 2006 & 2007 Awards

Order Now
01273 493 393
open 8am-8pm 7 days a week
www.peterchristian.co.uk

By phone quote SRO520 Please send your coupon & payment to:
Peter Christian, 25 Mackley Estate, Henfield Road,
Small Dole, West Sussex, BN5 9XR


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