A virtual opening morning at Eaton Square Schools is a chance to celebrate the profound benefits that performance can have on young people.
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Eaton Square School Celebrates Creativity & Innovation Day
Eaton Square Senior School is renowned for instilling a lifelong love of creativity and innovation in all pupils
Designs for new Grosvenor Square revealed
Initial proposals for Grosvenor Square redesign revealed
Culture
Hardy perennial
Vincent Square has housed the Royal Horticultural Society for over a century. Sue Bradley discovers why thousands of people visit this part of Victoria every year.
Bubblecious
Whether in your bubble or with friends when restrictions allow, here are five experiences to enjoy in Victoria and Westminster this spring
Silent Witness
St Margaret’s Church is a much-loved local gem that has played a pivotal role in the history of power and politics
Abbey Secrets
Scott Craddock, head of visitor experience, picks out his defining images of Westminster Abbey
Art
A decade of diversity
Gazelli Art House has become a fixture of Mayfair’s art scene. Reyhaan Day speaks to founder Mila Askarova about the gallery’s journey so far
Art with a heart
Sacha Jafri has raised millions of dollars for charity through his art – and has just completed his most important work yet
National Portrait Gallery commissions new portrait of Zadie Smith by Toyin Ojih Odutola
The new portrait of the acclaimed author enters the gallery’s collection
New artist incubator platform for the digital age
Kovet.Art hopes to nurture the talent and profile of the world’s top art graduates
Lifestyle
Eaton Square School Celebrates Creativity & Innovation Day
Eaton Square Senior School is renowned for instilling a lifelong love of creativity and innovation in all pupils
Insiders’ guide
Richard Marshall, owner and founder of Pall Mall Barbers, a historic gentlemen’s barbers, picks his favourite places in Victoria and Westminster
A walk on the wild side
Celebrated jewellery designer Vicki Sarge on hitchhiking in a riot, the wild days of New York’s Studio 54 and her Big Apple neighbour, Truman Capote
Business
Theories of relativity
These family-run businesses are all very different, but what they have in common is a shared interest and passion for what they do
London will rise again
Ruth Duston OBE OC, chief executive of the Victoria and Victoria Westminster BIDs, on the importance of being nimble and how our capital can be stronger
Back to life
Leader of Westminster City Council, Rachael Robathan discusses how the council hopes to get the cogs whirring for residents and businesses again
Business women
We chat to three women in business: local mother and daughter business duo Stone and Mason and a woman in the business of motherhood, Anita Worlidge.
People
Secrets of a Hollywood Star
A Hollywood star since the 1950s and a Belgravia resident for the past 30 years, Dame Joan Collins and her daughter, Tara, talk fame, motherhood and the uncensored diaries that promise to pull no punches
Love & loss
Former Tatler editor Gavanndra Hodge talks about a wild childhood on the King’s Road, and the tragic death of her younger sister on a family holiday which inspired her book Consequences of Love
Insta stars
Bella Roberts is the director of a steel business, who splits her time between Belgravia and the Cotswolds. She is the owner of Coco & Lily, who have their own Instagram page.
Meet the passport king
Investment migration is on the increase as families and individuals assess where they want to be in a post-Covid world. Henley & Partners’ Dr Kalin gives us the lowdown
Food & Drink
Fresh air fare
Outdoor hospitality is soon set to re-open with cafes and restaurants welcoming back guests. We pick the best local restaurants in line with current regulations.
Called to the bar
A modern take on the traditional pub is what these two new additions to the area will be offering once they open for business
The world on a plate
With travel still off the agenda, we pick five of our favourite local restaurants that will transport your taste buds across the globe
Finance
Passport to the future
Amid a global pandemic, Citizenship by Investment is on the increase – and the UK is high on the list for overseas investors, thanks to benefits such as education, healthcare and quality of life
Trading places
Aman Natt is co-founder of Mayfair-based trading company, AstroFX
Visas made easy
Get your visa wrong and you could miss your whole trip. New firm Viselio simplifies the process and even fills out those tedious forms for you.
What women want
With increasing amounts of the UK’s wealth now in women’s hands, a new network seeks to challenge the male-dominated finance industry.
Property
Occupational therapy
Matthew Flood, head of occupier markets at Landsec – responsible for Victoria’s Nova development – talks to Reyhaan Day about how the company plans to continue its work to revitalise the area post-pandemic
Brand values
With more flexible working practices seen as a result of the pandemic, and wealthy individuals seeking to buy into the quality and high levels of service associated with high-end luxury brands, we look at what’s available.
The Officer
The Officer is a collection of chandeliers designed to bring the ultimate piece of jewellery into a home, says brand ambassador Victoria Christian
The great escape
Last year saw a growing trend for country living, with the pandemic proving a catalyst for many wealthy Londoners
Travel
Cool and Quirky
The charming island of Ios offers the cool sophistication of Mykonos and the stunning sunsets of Santorini without the crowds
Period drama
This boutique hotel with interiors on the right side of kitsch is creating a buzz, so be sure to book your visit soon
Family fun
Looking forward to spending time with the family? The Four Seasons Hampshire is the perfect choice
