What's On 7 July

Ellie Smith
July 07, 2024

Dear Reader,

As people were casting their votes in ballot boxes around the land, I was frolicking around in some beautiful, ancient woods in Sussex with 30 others from all industries – impact investment; climate tech; HR; marketing; brand leaders. We were there with regenerative leadership coach Giles Hutchins to share an experience of connectedness in nature: to sense the aliveness of the trees; to be aware of the different smells emanating from different areas; to feel the earth beneath our feet, knowing that a handful of the stuff has more bacteria in it than the total population of the world. Nature is a wonder – and we are nature, but we were questioning how can we and our businesses operate more in sync with her? Brands such as Vivobarefoot, House of Hackney and Faith in Nature are leading the way… and the way feels good. Our next issue is dedicated to nature… look out for it.

Have a great week.

WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK

The Cotswolds’ new celebrity pub

The nation’s favourite farmer, Jeremy Clarkson, is going into the pub business – rather like his former TV buddy, James May. He’s admitted that, ‘You would have to be mad to buy one,’ so can we expect a new hit show to fund it: Clarkson’s Pub, anyone?

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Inside The Emory

When the team behind Claridge’s and The Connaught open something new, it’s bound to be the talk of the town. The Emory is London’s latest luxury hotel, but what’s it like? We take a nose around.

The oral microbiome

Your mouth is just as important as your gut when it comes to microbial health – but how should we go about keeping it in tip-top shape? Start by ditching the Listerine…

FIVE THINGS NOT TO MISS

Prestigious polo tournament the Cowdray Gold Cup returns to Cowdray Park in Sussex this July, in partnership with No. 3 Gin. Get your tickets now.

Now’s your chance to see inside Balmoral, the late Queen’s favourite Scottish castle, which is open to visitors for the first time ever. Until 11 August

The ninth edition of the prestigious Max Mara Art Prize for Women culminates with an exhibition at London’s Whitechapel Gallery this month. Until 15 September

Cocktail lovers, head to Bedford Square Gardens for Cocktails in the City, a drinks festival complete with masterclasses, workshops and live music. 11-13 July

No tickets for Wimbledon? Bring it to you by whizzing up a strawberry dessert and a big jug of Pimm’s.

ENTER OUR FUTURE ICONS AWARDS

These prestigious awards, which form part our annual Journey to Zero event, honour the visionary innovators whose commitment to sustainability, discernment, quality, and environmental stewardship sets a new standard for responsibility & excellence. Here’s how to enter or nominate a brand.

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