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Dear, Our sparkling new Sept/Oct issue drops this week, featuring the laser-witted and laser-eyed beauty Eve Hewson on the cover. As the daughter of music legend Bono, Eve eschewed music for acting and she’s smashing it. As readers of this newsletter know, C&TH also became the first glossy magazine in the world to become B Corp accredited and you can read all about what that means for us. And if you’re the owner of a listed house who wants to get to Net Zero, don’t miss Claire Wrathall’s feature on the challenges you might encounter. As usual, the issue is packed with everything you need to live a balanced life. Grab your copy now. Have a great week. Photo: 'Grandiflora Rose' wallpaper design by Designers Guild             WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK       BAKE OFF'S BACK Whisks at the ready. Our favourite cookery show GBBO returns with all the flounce and flamboyance of a marbled ruffle cake. New host Alison Hammond will join Noel Fielding – but the stalwart judges remain. Hooray. Plus, check out our pick of the best TV dropping this autumn.         IT'S CHANEL, DARLING As a huge new show dedicated to Coco and her world opens at the V&A this month, it’s not just the UK that’s celebrating. There’s a diner with difference popping up in Brooklyn, too…           TEN ORGANIC SWAPS As the news about UPFs (ultra processed foods) gets ever worse, it’s more important than ever to consider what you put in and on your body. We tell you how to make 10 easy organic swaps, from wine to chocolate.         FIVE THINGS NOT TO MISS       Head to Maddox Gallery in Westbourne Grove to see works from Scottish artist Ross Muir – the exhibition showcases reworkings of famous paintings that bridge the gap between historic art and contemporary life. 8 September – 22 October               Delve into some of the biggest questions of our time at HowTheLightGetsIn, the world’s largest music and philosophy festival which returns to Kenwood Gardens this September. Get 20% off full festival tickets with code CTH23.   South London’s much-loved rooftop venue Forza Wine is opening a second site – this one in the National Theatre, serving natural wines and ‘sort of Italian’ sharing-style plates. Opening 7 September         Gird your loins: a Devil Wears Prada-themed dining experience is coming to London, where guests can enjoy a five-course dinner while watching the cult movie. From 15 September       For one final hurrah this summer, head south to the Croydon branch of Birch, where a jazzy new lido has just arrived – look out for the programme of poolside events and wellness sessions too.         WHAT'S TRENDING ON C&TH       Lomi: the green gadget making composting cool     Moments we expect to see in The Crown season 6           Women’s circles are trending – should you join one?   9 eco-friendly bars in London                         Win A Three-Night Stay At Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay in Morocco Dreaming of a sunny getaway? You’re in luck: we’ve partnered with Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay, an all-pool villa resort on the mesmerising northern coast of Morocco, to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a three-night stay for two adults in a Bliss Pool Villa, plus dinner for two at Saffron Restaurant.                       Sign up for 12 print issues and instant access to every digital edition for only £39               Copyright © 2023 Country & Town House Our mailing address is:​ Country & Town House Studio 2, Chelsea Gate Studios, London, SW6 4QL, United Kingdom

A season of gigs kicks off, plus new winter shows.       What's on at the Southbank Centre FIND OUT MORE   Jazz up your holidays Get ready to experience a Christmas classic like never before: this winter, a glittering reimagining of the Nutcracker is making its way to a pop-up jazz club under the Royal Festival Hall. More details about this week's highlights await you below, including two unmissable gigs from pioneering DJ Honey Dijon. On the blog, discover the unusual origins of upcoming show The Endz, meet one of the artists from our Dear Earth exhibition and get up to speed with the latest update from our Resident Orchestras.   Just announced     Nutcracker SAT 28 OCT – SAT 6 JAN Brought together by Oliver Award-winning choreographer Drew McOnie and Mercury Prize-nominated jazz artist Cassie Kinoshi, Nutcracker sees dancers performing to Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score, reimagined for a live onstage jazz band. Nutcracker is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL). Audio-described performances: Sun 19 & Sun 26 Nov, Wed 20 Dec Members' presale opens on Monday 4 September. General booking opens on Wednesday 6 September.   find out more →     Koestler Arts: IN CASE OF EMERGENCY THU 2 NOV – SUN 17 DEC A free exhibition showcasing the artistic range and talent of people in criminal justice settings, curated by TS Eliot Prize-winning poet Joelle Taylor. Sometimes, Peace, The State Hospital, Painting, 2023   find out more →   Your week, sorted     The Honey Dijon Experience SAT 9 SEP The DJ plays her own songs and favourite tunes, remixed live with the Radiant Baby Orchestra, in the world premiere of The Honey Dijon Experience.     Special Edition: Reading & Sounding WED 6 SEP   futuretense: AE + Isatta Sheriff THU 7 SEP     Honey Dijon SAT 9 & SAT 16 SEP   Arlo Parks: The Magic Border SUN 10 SEP   find tickets here →   GIGS   Nu Civilisation Orchestra with Nubya Garcia: Focus FRI 15 SEP Tenor saxophonist Nubya Garcia performs alongside the 32-piece string orchestra for a show dedicated to the Stan Getz jazz masterpiece, Focus.     GIGS   Alewya + Cakes Da Killa SAT 16 SEP In a gig put together by Honey Dijon for her Honeyverse takeover, we’re treated to Alewya’s renegade pop and the unapologetic hip-hop of Cakes Da Killa.       SHOP   Stud or hoops? Or both? Make your choice as jewellery maker Wolf & Moon drops their dreamy, hand-inked illustrations and glistening Czech glass pearls.   BLOG       Dear Earth artist in focus: Daiara Tukano Find out more about one of the artists from our Dear Earth exhibition, which comes to a close this weekend. © Mark Blower 2023   read now →   BLOG       The Endz: from the streets to the stage, via a car park As we get ready to host The Endz in our Queen Elizabeth Hall, find out more about its unusual origins.   read now →   BLOG       Resident Orchestra round-up Settle in for some highlights from our six Resident Orchestras, including past performances and perfect Proms.   read now →     WHAT'S ON      VISIT      MEMBERSHIP & SUPPORT     Southbank Centre is a charity registered in England and Wales No.298909. Registered office: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX