The SaVVy Club announces its September Monthly Cocktail Party

The SaVVy Club® (www.savvyclub.co.uk) – an exclusive social event club invites you to join them at Bureau on Friday 19 September for their monthly Cocktail Party Night.

As well as providing members with a bespoke calendar of exceptional events we would now like to extend an invitation to you to join us for our new glamorous cocktail evenings at Bureau. It is the perfect place to try our own exclusively created cocktail – savvystication (complimentary first drink). This top secret recipe was created exclusively for us in 2007 by Tony Conigliaro, the UK’s no. 1 top mixologist.

Whether you want to learn more about The SaVVy Club® or catch up with old friends and members, our monthly cocktail party is the place to be. If you are not yet a member but would like to come along, apply for your Guest Pass today – don’t forget the full cost of the pass is refundable when you upgrade to full membership.

Based in London, The SaVVy Club® is an exclusive social events club always delivering events that are intimate, stylish and memorable, allowing you to quickly meet a whole variety of people whilst exploring London’s finest places.

See you there!

Kim Rix

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Hänsel und Gretel at Glyndebourne

Are you interested in an evening of luxury? I thought so – this is one for all opera lovers. Leave the hustle and bustle of City life behind and indulge in a magical black tie evening at Glyndebourne. Enjoy the privilege of top seats, a world class performance and first class company.

Glyndebourne is presenting Englebert Humperdinck’s (1854-1921) Hänsel und Gretel for the first time in the 2008 Festival. Described by Richard Strauss as ‘a masterpiece of the highest quality’, the opera combines romanticism, lyricism and exuberant playfulness in a vibrantly rich orchestration that is clearly influenced by the music of Brahms and Wagner.

Don’t forget, to enjoy your evening at Glyndebourne:

• Look good. There is no longer any formal dress code for attending the opera, but Glyndebourne expects its guests to be wearing black tie for its performances during Festival season.
• Know a little bit about the opera you are attending. This can be achieved in numerous ways, of course; Glyndebourne, for example, offers “opera bites”, which are introductions to a selection of its repertoire.
• No matter how arresting or engrossing the performance is, please try not to sing/hum/tap along. It may not go down well with your neighbours!
• Remember the difference between your bravo/brava/bravi and brave for the performers – one certainly wouldn’t want to cause offence by getting the gender wrong (some of the performers are less than elfin)
• Finally, enjoy it! It’s quite a spectacle, and bear in mind how long it has taken the company to prepare the opera – there’s a reason for the term “operatic”.

Based in London, The SaVVy Club® is an exclusive social events club always delivering events that are intimate, stylish and memorable, allowing you to quickly meet a whole variety of people whilst exploring London’s finest places and enjoying the best and exclusive events.

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Enjoy a SaVVy Cocktail with us

Has your curiosity got the better of you yet? Do you want to experience The SaVVy Club^® exclusivity? Well, we have just the answer. As well as providing a bespoke calendar of stylish events, we would like to extend an invitation to you to join us at our new glamorous cocktail evenings at Bureau. These will be held on a monthly basis and will provide you with the ideal opportunity to experience The SaVVy Club^® and meet our members.

Enjoy the timeless luxury of London’s newest private members’ club. This luxurious but intimate venue is the perfect place to try our own exclusively created cocktail – savvystication (complimentary first drink).

Simply apply for your Guest Pass and book your place within its one month validity period. The cost of the pass will be refunded when you upgrade to full membership.

Look forward to seeing you there.

The SaVVy Club^® – an exclusive social events club always delivering events that are intimate, stylish and memorable, allowing you to quickly meet a whole variety of people whilst exploring London’s finest places and enjoying the best and exclusive events.

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Top 6 Gourmet Treats for Special Occasions

Are you fed up working all the time? Do you find that you never have the time to organise something special for those important occasions in life like anniversaries and birthdays? Perhaps you just want to spend quality time with your loved one.

Well, to help you make the most of your time we have put together a list of the top 6 must-try gourmet treats. So no more excuses – what are you waiting for?

Burns Night Dinner

Some hae meat and cannot eat,
Some cannot eat that want it:
But we hae meat and we can eat,
Sae let the Lord be thank it.

That can mean only one thing – please be upstanding for the haggis! Why not join us for an exclusive 5 star Scottish evening to remember. This wonderful evening of fine food and camaraderie has been part of Scottish culture for about 200 years.

Dinner at The Fat Duck in Bray

Join us for this fast becoming legendary sensory journey of gastronomy.

Heston Blumenthal opened The Fat Duck in 1995. By 2004 it had gained 3 Michelin Stars and had cemented Heston’s growing reputation as a ‘culinary alchemist’. Never afraid to experiment with combinations of ingredients, he has brought us such delights and intrigues as snail porridge, salmon poached in liquorice gel and nitro-scrambled eggs and bacon ice cream.

Lunch at Claridge’s

What could be better on a spring day than enjoying lunch at the hotel that has been the epitome of English style since 1898?

Indulge in a little extravagance and join us for lunch at Claridge’s. The Reading Room defines Claridge’s as a luxury art deco jewel in London. This is a superb venue for intimate dining in a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere.

Afternoon Tea at The Wolseley

Join us for a very English afternoon tea in the stunning surroundings of The Wolseley, Piccadilly.

The building was originally commissioned in 1921 by the Wolseley Car Company as their West End showroom. Drawing on Venetian and Florentine influences, its atmospheric interior boasts grand pillars, arches and stairways.

Dinner at Restaurant Gordon Ramsey, Royal Hospital Road

Enjoy an evening of pure indulgence with our luxurious visit to Restaurant Gordon Ramsey which captures the hallmark of true excellence combining contemporary elegance, an intimate ambience and unparalleled service.

Honoured with 3 Michelin Stars, its simple French cuisine is sure to surpass your expectations.

Sunday Lunch at The Narrow

It could be a tight fit but it will be well worth it. Why not come along and try out Gordon Ramsey’s latest offering.

Set in a Grade II-listed old dock master’s house with Thames views, The Narrow is a truly British establishment offering classic British dishes created with seasonal ingredients. Indulge in the warm, relaxed atmosphere and enjoy real ales and ciders, or champagne if you prefer!

The SaVVy Club^® – where Members enjoy a unique calendar of exclusive social events organised just for them where they can relax in the knowledge that everything is taken care of.

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Two Gastronomic Extravaganzas

Are you a self-confessed foody? Are you passionate about fine wines and gourmet food? Well, we have just the thing for you – a choice of gastronomic extravaganzas.

Gourmet Weekend on the Côte d’Azur

Why not take this opportunity to extend your summer and join us at the superb hotel, Relais & Châteaux, in the medieval village of Mougins.

During your stay you will be guided by a fantastic Michelin-stared chef from the buying of fresh produce from Cannes market to creating your very own feast fit for a King. This coupled with wine tasting and a gourmet dinner at chef’s table will ensure a truly unforgettable weekend.

An Oxford Street Feast

Can’t quite spare the time for a weekend away? Well, you can still enjoy this culinary experience right here in London.

In an exclusive, fun location near Oxford Street, you will be led by an experienced chef in a gourmet cookery course. This is an ideal opportunity to flex those gastronomic muscles as you are led through an exclusive master-class. You will be amazed as the chef within you is released to create all manner of stunning dishes.

Would you like to experience the VIP treatment at a Stylish, Exclusive, Memorable Event organised and hosted by The SaVVy Club® ? For more events like these, claim your FREE London Social Event Calendar.

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Have you signed Mandela’s Birthday Card yet?

The SaVVy Club^®, London’s first boutique social events club invites you to support our chosen charitable causes The Mineseeker Foundation and The Sole of Africa.

The Mineseeker Foundation is dedicated to raising funds from Governments, commercial concerns and funding agencies to deploy its unique airborne mine field surveying and mapping systems and enable the eradication of land mines and, through The Sole of Africa initiative, return liberated land to food production.

The patrons of the Mineseeker Foundation and The Sole of Africa include Nelson Mandela, his wife Graca Machel, Queen Noor of Jordan, Brad Pitt, Sir Richard Branson and John Paul Dejoria.

http://www.thesoleofafrica.org.za/
http://www.mineseeker.com/

To celebrate his 90th Birthday we’re giving Nelson Mandela an e-Birthday Card and we’re asking for more people to sign it than ever before!!

Have you signed yet?

http://www.mandela90.com/

This is what other people have written !

very happy birthday)))
Submitted By: Romanchenko Elena (Female, Country: Australia on Tuesday, Jul 01, 2008 5:09 AM)

Happy Birthday Mr. Mandela, Through out your years of captivity you were an example of what a man could withstand in order to achieve fredom and respect. You became greater afterwards, forgiving those who imprisoned you. Freedom has no better ally.
Submitted By: Flenner Robert (Male, Country: South Africa on Tuesday, Jul 01, 2008 4:55 AM)

Happy Birthday, Mr Mandela! You have made us all proud to be South African.I hope you enjoy your birthday-look forward to next years celebrations!
Submitted By: Moller Sue (Female, Country: South Africa on Tuesday, Jul 01, 2008 4:31 AM)

Wishing you a happy birthday Mr Mandela, have one on me 🙂
Submitted By: Mansfield George (Male, Country: United Kingdom on Tuesday, Jul 01, 2008 4:06 AM)

Happy Birthday Mr Mandela!
Submitted By: MESARIC IVANA (Female, Country: Croatia on Tuesday, Jul 01, 2008 3:34 AM)

Happy birthday Madiba! I pray that you will live forever… South Africans of all colour owe you more than you will ever know. We love you.
Submitted By: Tuck Barry (Male, Country: South Africa on Tuesday, Jul 01, 2008 2:01 AM)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TATE MADIBA… THANX GOD FOR GIVING THE WORLD …YOU
Submitted By: THOKA PRECIOUS (Male, Country: South Africa on Tuesday, Jul 01, 2008 1:50 AM)

I love you President Mandela – Happy 90th Birthday!!!
Submitted By: Nalubwama Sophy (Female, Country: United States on Tuesday, Jul 01, 2008 1:43 AM)

Best wishes to one of the most compassionate and caring people on the planet. UBUNTU
Submitted By: Banwell Laurice (Female, Country: Australia on Tuesday, Jul 01, 2008 1:21 AM)

Have you signed yet?

http://www.mandela90.com/

The Times is asking, “what do you give the man who has everything?” Any ideas?.

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Top ten tips to learning to live in the moment

In the ongoing struggle to achieve ever more success there is no time just to be… to stop and stare or to smell the roses. Talk to most workaholics and they have little idea how to relax and enjoy the moment. The concept is alien to them and they find it most uncomfortable. They see no reason why anyone would want to do it.

Here are my top ten tips to learning to live in the moment, they are designed to fit in with a busy schedule and are just a starting point, they may appear inconsequential but done regularly they start to have a profound effect.

1) As you wake up each morning spend a couple of minutes breathing deeply. Breathe in deeply to the count of 2, hold it for 4 and breathe out to 4. As you breathe be conscious of exactly how each part of your body is feeling.

2) Tell yourself that you choose to be happy today and that you will find time to enjoy this day to the full. (Once past it is gone forever.)

3) As you take your shower or bath in the morning be conscious of how the water feels on your skin. Feel the temperature of the water and the sensation of the soap or shower gel on your skin. Contrast that with the roughness of the towel or the softness of your robe.

4) During the day stop and take a small amount of time to consciously notice your surroundings. Use each of your senses in turn, what can you smell or hear, look for the colour or texture of things around you. Be aware of how you are feeling. Even five minutes out of your busy day done on a regular basis will make a difference.

5) Smile, and make a conscious decision to make someone you pass in the corridor or lift to smile back. Be aware of how it makes you feel.

6) Create five small random acts of kindness during your day. They could be a simple as letting a fellow driver out of a side turning or helping someone with their bag. Notice how it makes you feel.

7) Do something, which makes you smile or laugh each day. Be conscious of how you feel when you laugh.

8) As you travel to or from work take the opportunity to observe an aspect of nature. Look at the sky – see the cloud formation or look at how the trees are moving with the wind, look at the individual petals of a flower, or watch the raindrops making a pattern on the train window.

9) Set time aside within your busy timetable. Plan your time over a week or fortnightly cycle. Set aside time each week to enjoy simply for now. A quiet time to walk with no other intention than to enjoy it, or time to spend with your significant other.

10) Just before you go to sleep think of five things which you have been grateful for during the day. They can be as small or as significant as you choose.

May be it is time to start living now rather than waiting for your real “life” to begin once you have achieved professional success. The danger is that by the time you are ready to “live” you may be on your own or your health will have suffered in the mean time.

Guest Blogger/Author: Gina Gardiner, Recovering Workaholics, http://www.ginagardiner.com

Gina is a member of The SaVVy Club^®– London’s first boutique social events club

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The SaVVy Club® Announces New Membership Levels

Have you heard? Due to popular demand The SaVVy Club® has announced two new membership levels.
Increasing numbers of you have been asking for a membership specially designed for those who do not live in London. After all, if you are not in London 24/7 it can sometimes be difficult to get to all the events that we offer on our London social events calendar.

We have listened and come up with two new types of membership: Out of town for those of you living 75+ miles outside of the capital and Overseas for those of you who regularly visit London but who are resident outside the UK.

Why not apply today and take advantage of these new memberships.

The SaVVy Club^® http://www.savvyclub.co.uk
(London’s first Boutique social events club offering stylish, exclusive & memorable events)

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So much to do, so little time?

‘So much to do and so little time to do it in’, is that something you hear yourself saying? Well, according to Phil Redmond of the Liverpool Daily Post it is a cry that is increasingly common to hear. It is great to know that our culture is so rich and varied that there is so much going on to keep us all entertained.  

 

But what’s that? You are struggling to find something interesting to do? There is nothing out there to suit your tastes or when you do hear about something it is too late? Now some people would say that you are not trying hard enough. But in today’s hectic world of work, work, work, it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with the latest exhibitions, shows etc. Wouldn’t it be fantastic if there was a list of stylish VIP experiences that you could browse through at your convenience?  Events that you could just book turn up on the day and have a fantastic time with like-minded people?

 

What would be on your event wish list? How about  a Walking tour of Greenwich with Architect, Ken Allinson, or a Buckingham Palace Tour & dine at Mosimann’s or perhaps you’d Enjoy an Exclusive and Memorable Lunch 125 metres above Paris? Don’t worry, I’m not suggesting that you have to organise any of these yourself. There is no need. You could enjoy London’s most exclusive social events calender simply by becoming a member of

The SaVVy Club^®.  Never again would you feel as though you were missing out.

 

 

 

Sally Ormond

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Calling all ‘Green’ Event Organisers

Londonlaunch.com are asking all event organisers to join the campaign for ‘green’ events.

By completing a short environmental survey you will automatically be entered into a draw to win one of the following amazing prizes:

• A dinner for 2 with a welcome glass of champagne, wine and coffee at the legendary and luxurious May Fair Hotel
• A lunch in the stylish Oxo Tower Brasserie for you and 3 guests
• 4 Corporate Hospitality tickets including a 3 course dinner, unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks to a Chelsea Football Club upcoming fixture

Here’s the link to take the survey.

Good luck and let us know if you win!

 

London Social Events Club – The SaVVy Club is London’s First Boutique Events Club offering Stylish, Exclusive, Memorable Events for professional individuals.

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