What's On 28 July

Ellie Smith
July 28, 2024

Dear Reader,

It’s been a week of sad endings and exciting beginnings as my son leaves the relatively small and safe confines of primary school and will soon be thrust into his much larger secondary school and have to figure out what all this means for him. What he will go forward with though is a) a brick phone (hooray) and b) great male role models, who aren’t afraid to show emotion. The tears shed by the Year 6 male teacher as he addressed his cohort of 11 year olds showed them why vulnerability can be a superpower – no matter what sex you are. It would be great if we could all remember that a bit more often.

Have a great week.

WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK

How To Pull Off Leopard Print Decor

We’re owning our ‘childless cat lady’ vibes (thanks, JD) with our pick of how to decorate with leopard print: the key is not too much and not too little – just enough to show your wild side, and frighten off any uber right-wing Republicans.

Are You A Jeffer?

Runners in the know are seriously into jeffing – and it sounds like the fitness hack most of us could get on board with. It’s mixing in a bit of walking to your running regime, to help minimise fatigue and injury and help build towards distance goals. I’m all in.

Healing Stays

We know that getting into nature is one of the most healing things we can do for ourselves, so if you’re looking to get away this summer (or beyond), we’ve found 12 new nature stays to book, both here and abroad.

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK

Set The Bar Al Fresco Hamper from Harvey Nichols

Get the party started with this Set The Bar Al Fresco hamper from Harvey Nichols. From Prosecco, gin and beer to smoked almonds, cheese straws juicy green olives, it’s packed full of everything you need if you’re looking to raise a toast (or two, or three…). harveynichols.com

FIVE THINGS NOT TO MISS

Tickets are on sale for Cornbury House Horse Trials, a celebration of world-class eventing and the Cotswolds’ finest food and drink. 11-15 September

Aston Martin and Champagne Bollinger have joined forces on the House of Q: a Bond-inspired pop-up marking 60 years since the release of Goldfinger.

Lush has expanded its sensory empire with the launch of a new perfume store, which has just opened its doors in Soho.

Missed out on Paris tickets? Catch the Olympics from London at one of these al fresco screens, dotted all over the city.

One of the UK’s longest running sporting events, Cowes Week has returned to the Isle of Wight: a week of first class sailing and vibrant entertainment.

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