What's On 23 June

Ellie Smith
June 23, 2024

Dear Reader,

A cinema outing to see a sneaky preview of the new animated adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s beautiful Kensuke’s Kingdom let me wallow in a gratifyingly pre-digital world. Morpurgo knows how to tear your heart yet heal it afterwards and the tears were bubbling (in a good way). But what it mostly gave me (and my 10-year-old son) was a vision of adventure, nature and relationships without a handheld device in sight. I know phones are useful but boredom, time in nature, risk-taking and good relationships are far more so. A must see for children and adults alike – and coming to cinemas in August.

Have a great week.

WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK

The Future Icons Awards

Do you have any brands that you love or campaigns you’d like to nominate for our Future Icons Awards this year? Or enter yourself! We want to honour and celebrate those who are defining responsible leadership in luxury today.

The Thursday Murder Club

Another film recommendation. Richard Osman’s wildly popular first novel The Thursday Murder Club is coming to the Big Screen. Here’s the skinny. And if you love Richard, I can’t recommend his podcast The Rest is Entertainment with Marina Hyde enough.

Are You Biohacking?

It’s a buzzword but what does it mean? At a basic level, it’s about making lifestyle changes spanning diet, medicine, psychology, fitness and more in order to function better – and ultimately extend the longevity of our lives. How to do it? Read on…

FIVE THINGS NOT TO MISS

The team behind London’s River Cafe has opened a more casual sister venue, offering more affordable dishes on the same stretch of Hammersmith riverside.

Tune into Why Not Scotland, a new film which follows Glasgow-born Flo as she explores examples of nature recovery across Europe, asking: could Scotland be next?

Heading to Glastonbury this week? Don’t miss the secret sets – here’s how to find them, plus rumoured surprise artists for 2024.

With temperatures set to soar in London this week, cool off in one of the city’s al fresco swimming spots.

Italy is launching its first ultra-luxurious train, La Dolce Vita Orient Express, offering one and two night itineraries traversing the Italian peninsula.

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Win A Two-Night Stay At Pine Cliffs Resort In The Algarve

Getting excited about Wimbledon? Well, you’re in luck: we’ve teamed up with Pine Cliffs Resort to offer you the chance to win a two-night stay there – including a tennis lesson.