With thanks to Country and Townhouse:
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Dear,
Did you know that Chris Rea’s The Road to Hell is actually
about the bit of the M25 heading to the M4? Well, while you chew over that
fun fact, we broke down exactly there last weekend in the broiling heat,
not once but twice. First, a charming Romanian lorry driver came to our aid
but could not get the damn anti-thief wheel lock off, though luckily did
work out how to use tyre repair foam (you had to push it down and twist,
Lucy). He was swiftly followed up by a Highway Patrol chap whose sole job
it is to cruise that stretch of the M25 and help people in trouble – or
causing it. He’s been doing it for 30 years. He’s seen it all. His lungs
must be shot. But as he merrily imparted this top pop trivia while we
repacked the boot, I couldn’t help but think that this road may be hell but
at least it’s paved with people like him – and Romanian lorry drivers.
Have a great week.
Photo: 'Grandiflora Rose' wallpaper design by
Designers Guild
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WHAT’S
EXCITING ME THIS WEEK
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SUPERMARKETS
AND SUSTAINABILITY
They’re not, let’s face it, natural bedfellows, but it’s interesting to see
who’s doing what – so we can educate ourselves and shop
our food more mindfully.
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SWIMMING
IN THE CAPITAL
Make sure you keep our list
of top swimming spots in London handy – you’re going to
need it as temperatures reach boiling point once more.
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HANGING
OUT WITH TED
Ted Lasso is cult viewing for many – and delightfully, you don’t have to
get on a plane to go and see all the places it’s filmed as it’s right here
in Richmond, London. Here’s
our guide to Lasso locations.
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FIVE
THINGS NOT TO MISS
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Sample the
best of London’s foodie scene at Taste
of London, which returns to Regent’s Park this June. 14 –
18 June
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Got a few
million to spare? A utopian private island called Vollebak in Canada is up
for auction, home to 11 acres of land and a diverse ecosystem of dense
forests. Find out more about the project here.
Book
dinner at Outcrop,
the new food pop-up at 180 The Strand that’s encouraging us to connect with
nature.
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Rally some
friends and head to King’s Cross for a game
of petanque in Lewis Cubitt Square – each pitch can host up to
six players.
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Catch
artists including Tom Jones and Kaiser Chiefs at Hampton
Court Palace Festival, which sees artists perform against a
beautiful backdrop in Henry VIII’s open-air Base Court. 6 – 17
June
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Win a Designer
Bedroom Makeover Courtesy of Yves Delorme
Want to
give your bedroom a refresh? You’re in luck: we’ve teamed up with Yves
Delorme to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a
designer bedroom makeover.
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