Christmas Market 2015 Magazine

ChristmasMarket T he City’s original2015 designer fashion show Chrıstmas Market at Guildhall 30 Nov + 1 Dec over 100 retailers live music affordable art market Urban Food Festtickets on the door or atredcross.org.uk/marketsponsored by Worshipful Company of Basketmakers



This unmissable shopping experience will feature over 100 retailers, live music, an indoor food market, outdoor food festival, affordable art market, fashion show and designer pop up shop with unrivalled discounts, plus free workshops and tasting sessions throughout this impressive building. Whether you need to do your Christmas shopping, fancy enjoying a glühwein and live entertainment or want to see the hottest seasonal trends on our catwalk, make sure you visit this exciting Christmas Market, based in the heart of the City. Take a look at some of the highlights of the show inside this magazine, plus gift ideas, styling tips, and where to eat and entertain this Christmas season. Through your attendance and purchases you will be making a valuable contribution towards the work of the British Red Cross in the UK and overseas. welcome Tis the season to be jolly!The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor David Bernstein Neil Redcliffe Emma Redcliffeof London, Alderman Chairman, Co-chairman, Co-chairman,the Lord Mountevans British Red Cross Christmas Market Christmas MarketChristmas what’s on 02Market wishlist 062015 unique gifts from our silent auction 12 look who’s walking in our fashion show 24 shopping guide 27 celebrity doodles you can buy 52Opening night Monday 30 November 5.30pm– 9.00pm see the pull-out guideMarket day Tuesday 1 December 10.30am– 8.00pm for a floor plan and ourtickets on the door or at redcross.org.uk/market programme of events

02what’s on We go behind the scenes to discover what our friends and seasonal experts are most excited about at this year’s unmissable Christmas Market. Sonia Solicari Chief Curator at Guildhall Art GalleryJessica Tucker I am excited, that, for the first time, Nicky Clarke OBE the Christmas Market will be takingFounder of Urban Food Fest over the art gallery with an array World famous celebrity hair dresser of affordable art pieces from theA former City lawyer, you will find Worshipful Company of Painter- Christmas is a time of year we allme on Monday night enjoying the Stainers. There is something magical enjoy getting glammed up for theglobal gourmet street food from the about the artists of today hanging party season. On Monday I’m looking15 Urban Food Fest street food trucks their works in the company of forward to the grand opening ofand stalls which will be located in Rossetti and Millais. the Christmas Market by Her Royalthe Guildhall courtyard. The delicious Highness Princess Alexandra.array of dishes will include British I love to get creative myself andtriple stack beef and crispy bacon will be heading down to the Livery This a wonderful excuse to shop forburgers, Venezuelan pulled chicken Hall to take part in a basket making Christmas presents, whilst enjoyingarepas and Brazilian chorizo and workshop so I can make my own a glass of something fizzy. Thishalloumi wraps. There will be lots of Christmas decoration to hang on my looks to be quite the luxury shoppingdelicious desserts including French tree this year! Following that I plan to experience!nutella crepes, plus mulled wine, hot enjoy a champagne afternoon tea oncider, craft beers, processo and our Tuesday in London’s oldest medieval On Tuesday I will be on hand withown Guidhall-themed cocktails. crypt. You can’t beat a day filled with the team from my salon styling culture and creativity. the models from Space ModelOn Tuesday I will definitely be Management ready for the catwalk,heading to the chocolate tasting where they will be showcasingworkshop with Aneesh Popat – collections from top designersI have heard the chocolates are Amanda Wakeley, Orla Kiely, Kellyabsolutely delicious! Simpkin, Judy Wu and Daniel Blake.On Tuesday evening I will be relaxing You can see Nicky at theback at the Urban Food Fest outdoor Christmas Market designer fashionstreet food and bar market, where show, for tickets visitI will be enjoying an Urban Food www.redcross.org.uk/marketFest elderflower and gin cocktailwith friends, whilst enjoying the liveentertainment on-stage.

Jane Parkinson Award-winning UK journalist, author and broadcaster who specialises in wine, and wine with food.Galia Grainger I will be making a trip to the aptly named bottlebola – yes a wineFounder of Slimmeria and a regular tombola and what is even betteron Channel 4’s hit series set at ‘The every player wins! Wines are donatedAuction House’ by the Castle Baynard Ward Club so you never know what you might get your hands on. In previous years people have walked away with rare bottles worth over £100 so it’s well worth visiting.I am a self-proclaimed professional Joe Grossman Aneesh Popatshopper and love any chance to getmy hands on a designer and vintage Founder of Patty & Bun, London Award-winning chocolatierbargain (dress in image purchasedfrom Red Cross Buckingham Palace Loads going on at the Red Cross My favourite spot at the Market isRoad)! I will be donating some of my Christmas Fair this year… If I can behind my stall where I get to meetpre-loved dresses to the Christmas sneak away from the restaurant and chat to you lovely shoppers! I loveMarket boutique and rummaging on Monday (30 Nov) evening I will watching people’s reactions when Ito try and find their replacements be in the Guildhall yard at 5.40 to tell them that my chocolate is low inready for the Christmas party season. see the salute from the Pikemen fat and calories.I have been tipped off that in past & Musketeers. Always thought ofyears shoppers have walked away myself as a bit of a D’Artagnan! As well as selling my chocolate youwith Jimmy Choo’s and Mulberry will find me at the free tastings I amhandbags! Apres that I may check out the doing in the Livery Hall. Guests will affordable art fair to see if I can snap get to learn the origins of chocolateI will also be checking out the up a couple of Christmas pressies and try lots of varieties; you neverDesigner Pop Up at the boutique for the family! And then to the City know I may even throw in somewhere you can pick up brand new of London Gin stand to get myself a chocolate meditation!designer clothes and accessories little present! And it’s all for a greatat half the retail price! One of my charity! Merry Christmas from the At the end of a long day you will findfavourite brands is Kelly Simpkin who Patty & Bun team x me in the relaxation station getting adesigns the most fabulous dresses. I well-deserved massage!recently saw her at a Red Cross eventand had to snap up two of her designsthen and there! My favourite is ametallic red fringe dress which I tookon holiday.

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Unique handmade decorations The Tallow Chandlers have been Call in at Audrey Tibbles homemadefrom the Worshipful Company of making candles for over 500 years stall. Beautifully presentedBasketmakers are an ideal way to and sell high quality, beautiful homemade cakes and chutneys,give your Christmas tree a rustic look. candle’s to light up your festive made from produce directly pickedHand-woven baskets are also season. This is a perfect gift for those this year from Audrey’s Kent gardenavailable as a great alternative to with a discerning taste for quality. will make your guests glad youthose 5p plastic bags. invested in Tibbles Nibbles!Keep your mits toasty with a pair Time is short during the Christmas Go Crackers and pull a bargain at ourof Gloves from London’s traditional party season so don’t waste your time Christmas cracker stall. These luxuryglove making industry. The untangling last year’s fairy lights, products will enhance your table andWorshipful Company of Glovers have just pop along to the Worshipful get guests laughing at the inevitablea wide range of styles and sizes to Company of Lightmongers and pick knock knock jokes.ensure you get the perfect fit. up quality lights at a bargain price. Here is our pick of some of the top Christmasbargain ideas on offer at the Christmas Market this year06wishlist

A roaring fire, cosy blankets, a cup of Have a spin of the tombola drum for Crystal is back at the cutting edgetea… what’s missing? A good book, of your chance to win a fabulous prize of style. Cut glass is enjoying newcourse! The Guild of Freemen have courtesy of the Worshipful Company popularity after being featured on hitgot a treasure trove of literature for of Coopers. Fancy something a television show Mad Men and youyou to get stuck into this Christmas. bit more grown up? Try our Castle can pick up your very own vintage Baynard Ward Club Bottlebola where set at the World Traders stall. every play equals wine!Love it or loathe it the Christmas pud After a 200 year drought, it’s finally After eating a weeks’ worth of food inis a firm favourite on your festive Gin O’clock. The City of London is once a few hours most of us don’t make itmenu and our lovely friends at the again distilling its very own Gin and it to the end of Christmas day withoutCity Livery Club have been baking or was worth the wait following its Silver a quick snooze on the sofa! Thedonating Christmas puds for you to Medal award at the International Wine Upholders have cushions at the readysend up in flames. Spirit Competition. Be sure to grab a to ensure we doze off into a dreamland bottle at the Alderman’s Pantry! of minced pies and mulled wine.Give the gift of homemade and Deck the halls with boughs of holly We have wheeled in a cart of thestock up your haberdashery courtesy from the Worshipful Company very best fruit and veg from Newof Langbourn Ward Club. You can fill of Gardeners. From Poinsettia to Spitalfields Market and thea bag for a fiver then head back home pinecones this stall is a spectacle Worshipful Company Fruiterers,to check out thevillagehaberdashery. not to be missed. so stock up your spuds andco.uk for tutorials on making that start perfecting that perfectperfect present. Christmas roast.

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09top Christmas jumpersWith discounted Ho Ho Ho Christmas jumper.drinks at the Spread some Christmas loveGuildhall’s UrbanFood Fest for this season. £29anyone donning a notonthehighstreet.comChristmas jumper,here are some ofour favourites! Flashing fireplace Bear jumper. The perfect Christmas jumper. A celebrity bear hug on chilly weekend favourite, the ultimate days. £22.00 illuminated Christmas jumper fatface.com with flashing lights, 3D wreath and bow. As seen on Olly D-Struct Twerky Christmas Murs, Keith Lemon and James jumper. Enjoy the Christmas Martin! £54.99 season Miley Cyrus style. £28 cheesychristmasjumpers.com www.asos.com Nutcracker twosie. Let’s face it no one likes to be alone at Christmas. £54.99 cheesychristmasjumpers.com Secret Pouch Bah HumbugChristmas jumper. Perfect foryour inner scrooge. £54notonthehighstreet.com

10 Chocolate is Britain’s number one stocking filler, that come January, leaves us running from the scales and signing up for a 12 month gym membership we never use. So it is with great pleasure that we introduce you to the man that has created skinny chocolate, award winning Aneesh PopatS “I learnt to make chocolate by Chocolate is my expression of love ELF-taught chocolatier reading, watching, practicing and and being a chocolatier is my way Aneesh Popash creates truffles repeating this process over and of loving people. I admire people completely void of cream and butter over again. The idea of being ‘The who give up their time for the by using water instead. He draws Chocolatier’ started during university; benefit of others. This is what grabs influences from French chemist Dr a particular class on the application my attention. Anything which is Hervé This. Water-based truffles of economics really interested me handmade interests me as I now allow the chocolate to do all the and affected my entire thought know the hours of love and devotion talking, resulting in gorgeous process. The message was simple, behind its presence. I am intrigued by smooth chocolate, melting in the ‘You will only ever use money for two nature and its forms. mouth combined with the pure taste things in your life. One is to survive of spices, nuts and purées. These or live and the other is to do the Developing a new flavour – I do not remarkable flavours are based on things you want in life which make often sit and think about making Aneesh’s own meticulous studies on you happy’. flavours, they are inspired. I might aromas, leaving high impact flavours be watching a movie, reading a with no sticky aftertaste. The modern method is daft — to magazine, walking in the park, work hard all day doing something talking to friends and something I see “A convenient coincidence of my you are unhappy doing just to earn or hear stems an idea which evolves method is that my truffles, titled enough money to spend on making into a flavour. Generally flavours ‘the truffle that cuts calories’ by The you happy. Instead, do something which end up on the menu are those Times, contain 40-50% less calories that makes you happy in the first which have struck an emotional than standard truffles and only place, then you will only need to earn memory for me.” quarter of the fat! (75% less!)” enough to live! Your life will be more efficient, fruitful and meaningful. With that vision, I set up The Chocolatier. “Chocolate is my expression of love and being a chocolatier is my way of loving people”Fancy some guilt free indulgence? Join Aneesh for a FREE chocolate tastingon 1 December at www.redcross.org.uk/market

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Unique giftsWe often spend hours pondering, miles pounding and afternoons surfingjust to find that perfect present for those we love. We have wrapped up our top presents on offer that will have Santa green with envy. For more unique present ideas visit www. guildhallchristmasmarket.auction-bid.org The perfect present for – the theatre going thespian / Signed script, programme and photograph of Tony Award Winning Actress Helen Mirren, staring as Queen Elizabeth II in The Audience. The perfect present for – the Ascot ladies day / A rare opportunity to visit Rachel Trevor-Morgan, milliner toHM The Queen, in her studio.The lucky recipient will have an individual consultation with Rachel and get the opportunity to walk away with their very own designer hat! The perfect present for – the Corrie The perfect present for – the vs Eastenders critic / Join the stars patriotic football fan / An exclusive of screen and stage with two tickets to the sporting opportunity to enjoy a catered British Academy Television Awards in 2016. A rare opportunity to attend one of the most box at Wembley Stadium to watch a prestigious events in the British television 2016 England fixture. calendar. The evening includes a red carpet arrival, champagne reception, tickets to the ceremony, followed by dinner and entry into the official after party. Plus a two night stay with bed and breakfast in one of the Southbanks new developments.12

The prefect present for – the The perfect present for – the The perfect present for – theweekend wanderlust / Luxury three budding David Bailey / A day’s Carrie Bradshaw wannabe /night Riad holiday for eight people in the photographic tuition for two people This is the ultimate makeover packagemagical city of Marrakech. Riad Tzarra with John Alexander in either London that will have your stepping out inis an elegant house in one of the oldest or Oxford. The days workshop will open style in 2016. Enjoy a 3 hour stylingneighbourhoods of Marrakech. Lovingly your eyes to the infinite opportunities that consultation with Aston + Hayes trainedrestored by the renowned architect, surround you everyday. You will not just stylist Liz Grove, who will rearrange andChristophe Siméon, Riad Tzarra offers leave the day with all the nuances of your reinvigorate your wardrobe and teachguests a comfortable and serene home camera’s controls, but also with a brand you techniques to create new outfitsin the centre of the Medina, close to the new set of photographic eyes. you never knew you had. Plus a newMusée de Marrakech and the Medersa wardrobe needs new hair! This makeoverBen Youssef and only minutes from the package includes half a head ofentrance to the Souks and the Place highlights, cut and blow-dry at the salonJemaa el Fna. of celebrity hairdresser Daniel Galvin.www.pureriads.com The perfect present for – the festival lover / An exclusive festival package for two people. Pick three of your favourite festivals from Reading, Leeds, Latitude, Download, Wireless and EDC and also enjoy the Pink Moon accommodation at those that have camping.The perfect present for – the foodie/ The ultimate private dining experience inthe ancient Masonic Hall hidden away in the 5star Andaz Hotel, Liverpool Street. The gourmetexperience for 12 people will include 3 coursesand wine as well as a stay for 2 in a luxuryroom afterwards.

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01 02 03 Enjoy this collection 04of historical festive facts to impress yourChristmas lunch guests this year05 06 0709 10 1114 15 16

01 Did you know not everyone unwrapping Christmassurvived a medieval Christmas. There 06 Medieval Europeans stuffed 11 Electric Christmas tree lightsare documented stories of people were first used in 1895. 12 The first themselves at Christmas with goose‘joyfully drowning’ in the holiday British Monarch to broadcastale fountains provided for peasants and other birds, deer and boar. a Christmas message was Kingby the King! 02 Mumming is an Peasants were not permitted to eat George V. 13 One of the mostancient pagan custom that was an the best parts, and were only allowed famous Christmas trees, the one in Trafalgar Square London, is givenexcuse for people to have a party to eat the heart, liver, tongue, feet, to the UK each year by Norway as a thank you present for the help givenat Christmas. It means ‘making ears and brains! To improve the taste by the UK to Norway during thediversion in disguise’. Traditionally Second World War.men and women would swap clothes, of these “umbles” they would mix 08put on masks and go visiting their it up into a pie with whatever theyneighbours. 03 The word ‘carol’ could get their hands on. This becamemeans dance or song of praise and known as “umble pie” which is wherejoy. Carols used to be written and we get the modern day expressionsung during all four seasons butonly the tradition of singing them “eating humble pie”. 07 Mistletoeat Christmas has survived. 04 was used as a sign of love andChristmas pudding originated friendship in Norse mythology andas a 14th century porridge called‘frumenty’ and was made of beef that’s where the custom of kissing under the Mistletoe comes from.and mutton with raisins currants, 08 Postmen in Victorian Englandprunes, wines and spice It was more were popularly called “robins” becausesoup like and was eaten as a fasting their uniforms were red. For thatmeal in preparation for the Christmas reason Christmas cards often depictfestivities. 05 Mistletoe is from a robin delivering Christmas mail.the Anglos Saxon word ‘misteltan’ 09 The custom of sendingmeaning ‘little dung twig’ because theplant spreads through bird droppings. Christmas cards was started in the UK in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole.12 13 14 If you received all the gifts from 10 Boxing Day takes place on the song ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ you would have 364 presents. December 26 and is only celebrated in a few countries. It was started in the 15 Sir Isaac Newton, Humphrey UK about 800 years ago. In the Middle Ages it was the day when the alms Bogart, Little Richard, and HRH box, (collection boxes for the poor), Princess Alexandra were all born were traditionally opened and the contents distributed to the poor. on Christmas Day. 16 Each year there are approximately 20,000 “rent-a-Santas” across the USA. “Rent-a-Santas” usually undergo seasonal training on how to maintain a jolly attitude under pressure from the public! 17

Renowned for painting in his Sam has been awarded Young Yuliya has been trained in classicalcluttered studios in London and Entrepreneur of the Year and won drawing and specialises in theCornwall, and his sparkling views of many prizes for his paintings, techniques of the Old Masters andVenice and Cornwall beaches, Ken which include portraits of CEOs of is currently working on a series ofHoward’s work is inspired by light. He multinational companies, prominent copies of the Old Master portraits bystudied at the Hornsey School of Art actors, leading international sports Rembrandt, Van Dyck and Velazquezand at the Royal College of Art and stars and the President of the ASCL. at the National Gallery.became an RA in 1991. What artists have influenced What artists have influencedYour paintings contain wonderful you most? you most?details, for example the pigeonsflying across St Mark’s Square and I have been very influenced by Amongst many it has to bethe way the shadows fall in the Cezanne, Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Rembrandt that has had mostrain on the pavement. Do you work Turner, Matisse, Picasso, Uglow, influence on me. His painting ‘Thefrom sketches before starting your Kossoff, Auerbach, Rothco, I could go Jewish Bride’, which was exhibitedpaintings? on. I suppose that they are all linked at the National Gallery during the by the physical impact their paintings recent exhibition of his work, isIf a painting is above a certain size, have. They are all also remarkable compelling because of its beautifulmore than 20” x 24”, then I work with colour and the paintings they shimmering colours and textures butfrom oil sketches in the studio, if it’s make are very whole pieces of work, also because of its humanity, it leavessmaller than this then I work directly not really needing anything to justify us touched. It is timeless and becauseon the spot with the painting. And, in any single piece. that Rembrandt combines in his workthe case of rain always making sure both technique and great ideas whichI’m under cover! Is there a piece of artwork you we can relate to, it makes him a great have produced which you are most example for artists to strive towards.Which Masters have inspired you? proud of? I was born in Russia and I greatlyOriginally Goya, and in latter years I don’t think that I could really single admire some of the Russian Silverit became Sickert and Monet. Sickert out a piece of art work to be proud of, Age artists like Repin and Serov.and Monet were both concerned by each painting I make is just another They are not very well knownlight which is the main inspiration in step of learning and hopefully trying outside of Russia, but this period justmy work. to communicate something with the before the Revolution created some audience. I am proud to be a painter wonderful art.What advice would you give to young because I love paintings.painters today? Which piece of artwork have you What advice would you give someone produced which you are mostRealise it’s a long road! When I was looking to become an artist today? proud of?at the Royal College of Art, CarelWeight my tutor said to me, “Howard, Just keep painting, look around you I am fascinated by people and havethose who earn their living painting to other artists, learn as much as you painted many portraits. It wouldare those who go on longest”. It’s can. Be honest and critical about your probably have to be a drawing of myvery true! If you expect it to happen work and listen to criticism by others grandmother who is such a strongtomorrow forget it. I showed at the but don’t be beaten by it. Paint a lot, character. I drew her on rough brownRoyal Academy for 32 years before a lot. paper just using charcoal and whiteI was elected. A lot of people might chalk and a touch of red chalk for thehave given up. I started showing Is there something you can’t live cheeks in preparation for a portraitthere when I was 18 and I was elected without in your studio? in oil, but realised that actually thiswhen I was 50. So the advice I would drawing said everything I wanted togive is, realise it’s a long journey. Also Coffee...and my art books and my say, her character and strength is allrealise that to earn a living painting, modest collection of works by other there and there seems to be no needyou need two things, you need a bit artists which I keep in my studio. for more colour.of talent and a bit of luck. The talentwithout the luck is no good and theluck without the talent is no good, youneed a bit of both!

Julia specializes in clay and bronze Ken Howard RAsculptures and Paintings in oil. Sam Wadsworth Yuliya LennoWhere did your interest in art Julia Coxcome from? through the Escape the Christmas madnessI have been interested in art since I eyes of this season and step into thewas at school. My school was very exquisite surrounds of theuptight and Scottish and the art an artistmistress was the one person who Guildhall Art Gallery and enjoymade you think and question things the Worshipful Company ofin the widest sense. This was at a Painter-Stainers’ exhibitiontime when thinking outside the boxwas not encouraged and in the art plus the affordable art marketstudio this amazing woman was 30 November to 2 December.gloriously different. 19How does any particular artistinfluenced your work?I am keen on the impressionists andam fascinated by relatively recentartists and non-representationalpainting. This does not includeconceptual art or the present fashionfor videos. In sculpture I love HenryMoore, and of course Michaelangelo.I have been influenced by ancientEgyptian sculptures as I love thebeauty of a completely clean line anduncluttered contours. The fact thatthey are so old is immaterial.Which piece of artwork haveyou produced which you are mostproud of?The sculpture which I have been mostproud of is a torso which I had castinto bronze. It is full of movementand as the back is hollowed out it canbe viewed from every angle whichmakes it interesting.What is your most important artisttool, is there something you can’t livewithout in your studio?The one which is invaluable is adental instrument. It is a small, metalprodder and scraper with which youcan get fine detail, for example inthe small faces of sculptures. I havetried since to find a similar one as Iam terrified that I lose it. I have nevercome across another like it.

20 With the Christmas Market’s newest addition, the Urban Food Fest, joining us in Guildhall yard, we take a look at London’s historical love affair with the humble street food vendor. Roman London Victorian London In London today most of our oysters With London’s population surging to are sold courtesy of TFL, but rewind to over 3 million demands for street food Roman Britain and these now luxury morsels are thought to be the fuel that grew amongst the working classes fed London. Abundant at the time in who once again had little or no access British waters, Roman excavations of the Square Mile nearly always to their own kitchen. Popular dishes include oyster shells! included hot eels, pea soup, pickled whelks, sheep’s trotters, fried fish and perhaps slightly more appetising plum dough! It is believed there were over 6,000 vendors working in the City during that time. Medieval London Georgian London Without access to kitchens, street The most famous street food vendor food was the only hot food available of the time was Drury Lane’s the to London’s lower classes. Pies, peas Muffin Man. Resourceful vendors of this time avoided paying rates and and pastries were the order of the taxes by keeping on the move selling day. Purveyors could be heard across food from baskets that sat on top of their heads. The added nutritional London crying “Hot pescod” selling value of this included the odd bird simply peas in a pod boiled and poo or two. Cherries were a popular sweetener of the time, sold on sticks “Risshes faire and grene” describing to the cries of “ripe-ripe-ripe”.the sale of small fried balls or pastries.

1970’s London With most people in London having access to a kitchen the demand for street food declined as home cooks tackled the art of fondue and vol-au-vents. London in particular saw the rise of ‘haute cuisine’ and paying lots of money for minuscule plates of food was the done thing.Most street food of the time consisted of the faithful kebab van, the perfect end to a great night out.20th century London 2015 LondonFollowing World War II, a new surge As much as us Londoners love toin population arrived as a result of moan about being in a rush, weimmigration and streets were filled secretly love the frenetic energy thiswith new vendors offering food from city exudes and who has time for a sitfurther afield. Aromatic fare from down meal these days? Reflected inAfrica, West Indies, India and Asia queues snaking around streetstood alongside the humble corners, we love to pick up a quickfish & chip van and Londoners bite to eat from street food vendorsbecame more adventurous with that are in abundance. Street foodtheir palates. markets are popping up all over London and the beauty is the cheap and often tasty offerings that include every cuisine, allergy and preference you can devour. Don your very worst Christmas jumper and join us on the 30 November and 1 December at the Urban Food Fest in Guildhall yard to enjoy discounted drinks all evening.

the Miss Saigon of Islington Little Viet Kitchen in Chapel Market began life as a weekend supper club – it now attracts the likes ofGame of Thrones actor, Kit Harington and we chat to the secret ofits success Thuy Pham.

I My mum always tells me that my love 23 N 2015 the team here at the for food started almost immediately. Christmas Market have been lucky Always demanding to be fed and then with as many people as I can! I enough to enjoy the journey of rising trying to pinch my poor big sister’s really want showcase our dishes and gastronomy star Thuy Pham of The share too! As I got older my curiosity get Vietnamese cuisine firmly on Little Viet Kitchen. In March Thuy for the fresh ingredients growing all the culinary food map, where it bounced into our hearts with her around us became a big part of my deserves to be. passion and burst into our taste buds upbringing. It was hard not to be food- with her phenomenal Vietnamese orientated living on my grandparents’ When did you decide to make this food. Thuy was guest chef at our farm in Vietnam. Fruits, vegetables into your living? Saigon Supper club at the Andaz and herbs were everywhere you hotel and she gave us a 5 star dining went. Especially at the early morning I have been my mum’s ‘sous-chef’ experience that lead us to quote her as village market, it was foodie heaven! for as long as I can remember, even ‘London foodies – One to watch’ and Even though it was not often that we being given the responsibility of she certainly didn’t prove us wrong! could afford to buy much there, the cooking the rice from the age of 7. I vibrant colours, smells and hustle watched her cook every day, trying Thuy’s enthusiasm for her food is and bustle were enough for me to be to learn her skills so one day I could infectious and she now welcomes hooked for life. cook for my family too. Family us as regular diners in her new friends would visit often, sometimes restaurant in Chapel Market, Angel. It Who was your inspiration? travelling from hours away to have is without a doubt the place I take my dinner with us and eat my mum’s discerning London friends who have My toughest critic and my inspiration food. Such is the pull of a good home been spoilt for choice on Londons’ in everything I do is my mother. Her cooked meal especially when so food scene and I always feel a slightly life has not been an easy one and if far from your homeland. Skilled in smug triumph as the dishes they get written in a book I’m sure you would the kitchen, she never measured served up exceed all expectations. not only shed a tear or two but would, any ingredients; everything was like me, admire her strength, love, seasoned and balanced through taste. So we explore the lady behind the and willingness to make sacrifices Of course, I was always on hand to dining success that in one year for her family. Coming from a family help with that task! She explained went from a tiny Supper Club in her of 8 and being the 2nd eldest meant to me that the secret to Vietnamese kitchen to a restaurant that is now that she, along with her elder sister, cooking is training your taste buds booked up for weeks ahead and was responsible for them all. Even to recognize the balance of flavours welcomes regular celebrity fan in after the good fortune of making it to and understanding the ingredients Game of Thrones actor, Kit Harington London after the war, she continued needed to achieve that balance. to look out for her family from afar Where did your Vietnamese and carries on doing so to this day. Having had this constant training cooking start? This has always made me work and coaching from such a young age, that little bit harder and aim that I guess I always knew I would end My love for everything food related little bit higher. Likewise my father up in the food industry. It just took feels so natural it has often made me risked everything to get our family to until my 30’s to be in that wonderful ask that question myself. I know first- England and to give my siblings and position of being able to leave the day hand that the last 3 generations on my I a fair chance at life. Every success job and follow my dream of opening mother’s side are great cooks and I’m I have I attribute to trying to make my own restaurant. assured my great-great-grandmother them proud and showing them that was too. Like me, from a very early age their sacrifices were not in vein. You were recently voted by Healthy they felt most at home in the kitchen Living London in their top 5 and I’m sure that I have my ancestors What was your inspiration? Inspirational Women in Health & to thank for the love and joy for all Fitness is this important to you things food that I have today. In our Leaving Vietnam at such a young when making your food? culture, we show love and affection age, I had few memories of my to family and friends through food, so homeland. My close relative aside, Looking good and feeling good starts you can imagine the care and thought food was the one connection I had from the inside, so I strongly believe that goes into the preparation of every that made me feel Vietnamese. that what we eat plays a major part dish. Whether rich or poor, love and The taste, the smell and the whole in our physical and mental wellbeing. pride are the key ingredients in any process of cooking always took me In its essence Vietnamese cooking is Vietnamese cook’s kitchen. back to my homeland. Though we incredibly healthy. The ingredients had so little back then, mealtime are always fresh, every dish is was a wonderfully fun and vibrant packed with herbs and no artificial experience. Now I want to share that flavourings are ever used, which is beautiful feeling and amazing tastes why I really want to shout about it!

Judy Wu Daniel Blake Our exclusive fashion show is in the Livery HallKnown for: Creating designs to Recognised for: Timeless 1 December, 6.00—7.30pmempower the women who wear them investment pieces Get your ticket at redcross.org.uk/marketIconic inspiration: “Clothes aren’t Iconic inspiration: “The hardest thinggoing to change the world, the women in fashion is not to be known for a Kelly Simpkinwho wear them will” – Anne Klein logo, but to be known for a silhouette” – Giambattista ValliLondon links: Judy Wu studied atCentral Saint Martins and is in good London links: Learnt his trade atcompany with their fashion alumni Kingston and also working alongsidewho include John Galliano, Stella London based designer Sara Sturgeon.McCartney and Alexander McQueen. Celebrity fan: Jade Ewen attendedCelebrity fan: Featured in WGSN’s the UK Premiere of “Flight” in LondonTrend Checklist for A/W 15/16 it is yesterday wearing Daniel Blake Tuxno surprise Judy Wu is building a Dress.following of celebrity feminist fansincluding Lucy Watson, Mel Sykes and Blake’s East London studio isLittle Boots. a unique-set up as his trusted production-team are barely armsJudy Wu developed her sophisticated length away from the creator of thestructural pattern-cutting and designs that they are constructing.design techniques at the leadinginternational brand House of Holland.The Christmas Market hosts an exclusive catwalk showcasingdesigners with their fashion roots in London.Linda Bennett Daniel Blake Kelly SimpkinKnown for: Creating beautiful Recognised for: Iconic fashionfeminine footwear influencesIconic influence: “You can never take Iconic inspiration: “A girl should betoo much care over the choice of your two things classy and fabulous” —shoes. Too many women think that Coco Chanelthey are unimportant, but the realproof of an elegant woman is what is London links: Started her careeron her feet” – Christian Dior in finance before returning to her creative roots working with celebrityLondon links: Linda Bennett learnt clientele as men and women’s stylisther trade at Hackney’s Cordwainers at internationally renowned hair-College (now part of the London salon Nicky Clarke.School of Fashion) and opened herfirst shop in Wimbledon Village Celebrity fans: Strictly’s Tess Daly is a fan of the Suede Duster Jacket, whileCelebrity fans: Meryl Streep wore the super model Caprice and singer Ritamonochrome Bonnie courts at the Ora love to make a statement in theNew York premiere of the film ‘Ricki Collar and Cuffs coat.and the Flash’ Widely respected for her taste of allL.K.Bennett is a British accessible things luxurious and recognised forluxury brand and shoe specialist that her creativity and attention to detail,reflects its unmistakable heritage; a Simpkin’s label offers timeless andmodern blend of femininity, colour forward thinking womenswear.and style.

Orla Kiely Amanda Wakeley Paul SladeRecognised for: Colour amd graphics Known for: Timeless signature pieces Known for: Creating quirky bag label Paul’s BoutiqueLondon links: Studied at the The Iconic influence: “The differenceRoyal College of Art between style and fashion is quality.” Iconic influence: “I am attracted – Giorgio Armani to people who make this effort inCelebrity fan: HRH Duchess of knowing what suits them – theyCambridge has been snapped wearing London links: Amanda opened her are individual and stylish” –the same Orla Kiely fit-and-flare coat first ever boutique in Chelsea. Now, Vivienne Westwooddress in 2012 and 2015. her flagship store on Albemarle Street showcases the Amanda Wakeley London links: Before turning up in theLaunched in the 1990’s when fashion collection in the perfect environment. Topshop consession in Oxford Circus,was black and conceptual, Orla Kiely Paul’s Boutique had a regular pitch inprovided us with a fresh perspective Celebrity fans: A favourite amongst West London’s famous street market,through her use of colour and pattern. the world’s most stylish women Portobello Road.She is regarded for her unique and across all ages, including Angelinaimmediately recognizable design Jolie, Cat Deeley, Frieda Pinto, Sarah Celebrity fans: the easy to wearlanguage, developed through Hyland, Emma Roberts and Diana, Stella Leather tote is a firm favouritegraphic patterns that celebrate her Princess of Wales. amongst London’s glam squadoptimistic spirit. Kiely is fiercely including Pippa Middleton, Rita Oraloyal to all that she does.. Amanda’s distinct, timeless signature and Jaime Winstone. and sport-luxe details, includes ready to wear, handbags and leather goods, Motivated by his love of vintage jewellery and scarves. clothing, graffiti, 80’s Hip Hop and Japanese street brands began developing a new project called Paul’s Boutique, after the iconic Beastie Boy album. look who’s walking Valerie Corona Known for: Artisan Hats Iconic influence: “I myself have 12 hats, and each one represents a different personality. Why just be yourself?” – Margaret Atwood London links: Runs millinery classes out of her London studio Each hat is carefully hand sculpted and created with the wearer in mind. Her designs feature clean shapes whilst keeping a flattering line. Valerie’s work has been commissioned for horseracing events such as Ascot as well as weddings and various individual tailored made pieces.Orla Kiely Amanda Wakeley 25

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10 The English Cream Tea Co. 11 Black Mountains Smokery 12 Tom the Cheese and Pie ManVery British gift and treats around Award winning, traditionally oakthe wonderful tradition of afternoon smoked salmon, fish, meats and cheese For over eighteen years we havetea, including delicious preserves and with delicious accompaniments. prided ourselves on the quality of ourfine teas. Gourmet food gifts and hampers to order products and giving the highest personal service.www.englishcreamtea.com www.smoked-foods.co.ukWant more? 100% 100%You’ll find these 68 New Spitalfields Market 77 Castle Baynard Wardfurther delicacies in and the Worshipful Club Bottlebolathe South Ambulatory, Company of Fruiterersthe Old Library and Here you’ll find a great selectionthe Print Room “Roll up roll up Get yer apples and of wines, spirits and beers at very pears” plus abundance of the highest affordable prices.See the pull-out guide for quality fruit and vegetables.further details 100% 100% 100%81 Alderman’s Pantry 82 City Livery Club 85 Audrey’s homemadeA range of condiments, Gin and Members of the City Livery Club Delicious homemade cakes andChristmas decorations from together with friends will be making preserves.Alderman & Mrs Haines, Queenhithe and donating Christmas puddings ofWard Club, City of London Distillery, all sizes and flavours.and Jo Mabbutt.Don’t miss… 100%The Urban Food Fest in Guildhall Yard Stalls markedThe Crypt Café serving hot food and 100% donate all ofChampagne afternoon tea their profits to theFree Chocolate tasting in the Livery Hall British Red Cross11.30 – 12.00am and 2.30– 3.00pm

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46 Plaid Tidings 47 London International 48 Cherrypie Couture Silver CoFabulous range of children’s fabric Buy gorgeous things, inspired by thegifts, advent calendars, baby quilts Antique handled items ranging the style and glamour of the 50s, toand unusual Christmas decorations. from the 1890’s. Each individual and make you and your house look and quintessentially British. feel dazzling.www.plaidtidings.co.uk www.notjustsilver.com cherrypiecouture.gouniq.com49 Artifactually 50 Alice Maud 59 Happy RainbowExquisite hand blown glass Hand crafted traditional style rag Happy Rainbow producesChristmas ornaments, luxuriously dolls using the finest materials and educational and stimulating pre-guft boxed. (As seen in Harrods and highest standards of workmanship. school soft toys and board booksFortnum & Masons). along with stylish knitwear for kids. www.alicemaud.co.ukwww.artifactually.co.uk www.happy-rainbow.co.ukThere’s more 100% 100%Get more glorious 69 Coopers’ Tombola 72 Books by the Guildgifts in the South of FreemenAmbulatory, the The Worshipful Company of CoopersOld Library and are pleased to present a genuine A fascinating array of books fromthe Print Room German Christmas Market Tombola. folio classics to modern day thrillers. Wonderful prizes with 100% of the Enjoy exclusive book signings of theSee the pull-out guide for takings going to the Red Cross. Lord Mayors’ Portraits book.further details 100% 100% 100%76 Ironbridge 84 Worshipful Company 86 British Red Cross of World TradersDiscover Ironbridge Museum Christmas cards, wrapping paperproducts. Watch and talk to the An eclectic range, including glass- and giftsmuseums’ craftsmen and costumed ware, teddy Bears and costumedemonstrators as they work iron, jewellery. Plus vintage and modernfashion china and glass. bric-a-brac, toiletries, and perfumes.

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24 Wonderland Boutique 25 Gabriela Rose 26 Snow FinelStylish, individual and affordable British-made tailored jackets and coats Snow Finel knitwear for stylish skiers,washable jackets and reversible in exquisite tweeds, velvets and silks. luxury UK produced base layers,cotton jackets that are suitable for Our versatile wrap is a useful piece and jumpers, gilets and hats in merino andall occasions. can be styled in 9 different ways. cashmere wool.www.wonderlandboutique.com www.gabriela-rose.com www.snowfinel.co.uk27 Wishlist 28 Papa Razzi 29 Milan ShoppingFashion accessories from around Papa Razzi clutches and handbags Beautiful leather accessories forthe world that are inspirational and are unique, fun and fashionable and ladies from Italy. Gorgeous wovencompetitively priced, reflecting current make a statement and also make the handbags, soft nappa gloves, divinetrends and a range of choices. perfect gift. 100% cashmere capes and scarves. www.papa-razzi.co.uk www.milanshopping.co.uk30 Bird of Paradise 31 Heidi and Adele 32 ConnockGorgeous range of Italian cashmere/ Ethical fashion brand Heidi and Adele Luxury fragrance, home fragrancesilk ponchos, jumpers, wraps, fur gilets, creates luxury bags and accessories and skincare products.bobble hats and neckwarmers. from eco-exotic leather, such as salmon and eel. www.connocklondon.co.ukwww.birdofparadiselondon.co.uk www.heidiandadele.com Don’t miss…33 Em & Lu 34 Chukka Belts …the following fashion and beauty treats inChildren’s nightwear, bedroom, Spanish woven polo belts in an the South Ambulatory,bathroom and baby accessories in exciting array of designs and colours‎ the Old Library andtheir own unique fabric designs; at very reasonable prices. the Print Roomperfect for Christmas gifts. www.chukkabelts.co.uk See the pull-out guide forwww.emandlu.co.uk further details

100% 100% 100%+65 66 Boutique and +67 70 Worshipful Company 73 Worshipful Company of FeltmakersDesigner Pop Up Shop of Launderers Beautiful hats and fascinators fromExclusive boutique of high quality New and used table and bed linen, an array of top designers includingpre-loved clothes, hidden treasures from towels, bathrobes etc. Plus high quality James Lock & Co.designer names, plus a Pop Up shop of dry-cleaned clothing left uncollected,new designer items at 50% or less! from various London stores. 100% 100% 100%83 Worshipful Company 87 The Habaerdashery by 88 Relaxation stationof Glovers Langbourn Ward Club After a busy day’s shopping enjoyQuality mens’ and ladies’ leather Kindly supported by Joel & Son an over the clothes massage or agloves of all kinds; a wide range of Fabrics, their wonderful silk scarves, manicure from For You Beauty.handbags and jewellery, and handkerchiefs and gift vouchers arescarves and hats. joined by many other perfect gifts.Jewellery 51 Diva and Me Designer jewellery, crocheted by hand and finished with Swarovski crystals and freshwater pearls. www.divaandme.com52 Mette Hoj 53 Armadillo Jewellery 54 Marita JewelleryA collection of unique and rare semi- Beautiful, exclusive and vibrant Unique and colourful, floral inspired,precious stone and pearl jewellery, jewellery from European Designers costume jewellery.crafted from raw materials sourced including Aluminium collection andall over the world. Moliere Swarovski earrings. 33www.maritajewellery.comwww.mettehoj.com www.armadillojewellery.co.uk

55 Abha London 56 Emily Mortimer 57 Vanessa Heaney JewelleryHandmade fine jewellery with gold, Exquisite handmade jewellery, usingdiamonds and gemstones. Made in both 18ct yellow gold and semi-precious and precious stones,Specialists in cultured pearls and sterling silver and set with a silver and gold. One off pieces andbespoke designs. multitude of colour semi-precious collections, all designed by Vanessa. gemstones and diamonds. Home & Garden58 FiBi & Co 60 Fine Cell Work 61 Smash PorcelaineFiBi & Co specialise in beautiful, Exquisite handmade items including Fun and functional hand-decoratedpractical objects for the home and cushions, bags and Christmas porcelain crafted by Ruth Levy in herthe individual — great gifts for decorations. All produced by hand Paris studio.everyone. inside 29 British prisons www.smashporcelaine.com www.finecellwork.co.ukNo need to rush!On 1 December theChristmas Marketis open until8pm 62 Table Affairs 63 Andrew Flint Design Internationally sourced tablecloths, Useable and wearable Art – British napkins, candles, china, glass and made coasters, tablemats, trivets much much more… and more. www.tableaffairs.co.uk www.andrewflintdesign.com

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5102a look back over the past yearwith the British Red CrossJanuary Fierce storms April The Red Cross launched August Drastic cuts tohit Scotland, leaving thousands an emergency appeal to help the asylum support made it even harderof people without power in their thousands of people affected by the for families seeking refuge in the UKhomes. Red Cross emergency Nepal earthquake – the biggest to to meet their basic needs. Researchteams worked to ensure people hit the region in 80 years. Red Cross shows nearly 40 per cent of asylumwere safe and secure, and provided aid brought shelter, clean water and seekers struggle to feed themselvesshelter, food and comfort at a first aid support to survivors. and their children when they aredistressing time. We made sure legally unable to work while theirparticularly vulnerable people were May The British Red Cross claims are being processed.given care and support to get backon their feet. joined forces with 19 other September The British European Red Cross Societies, toFebruary The British Red highlight the intensifying migrant Red Cross launched an emergency crisis and called for humanitarian appeal as the refugee crisis inCross plays an important role with support and legal protection along Europe continued to escalate.the NHS, supporting patients as well known migration routes. The number of people forced tothey leave hospital, making sure flee violence and conflict todaythey have what they need to begin June Holidaymaker and Red is the highest since World War II.recovery at home. In February, the Many people are dying on thesegovernment gave the Red Cross Cross first aid trainer Brian Harrisson dangerous journeys to Europe – and£500,000 to help fund this work, sprang into action at the scene of those who do make it often findreducing the demand on hospitals a shocking gun attack at a Tunisian themselves in great hardship. Redand helping vulnerable people stay tourist resort. Quick-thinking Brian Cross volunteers across Europe aresafe and comfortable at home. grabbed a tablecloth to help stem working around the clock to support blood flow and wrap wounds, as hundreds of thousands of refugeesMarch March 2015 marked well as comforting the wounded. as they attempt to reach safety.a year since the original outbreak July The Co-operative Group 43of Ebola in West Africa. In SierraLeone, the Red Cross has treated joins forces with the British Redalmost one thousand people and Cross to tackle social isolation andcarried out 23,000 safe burials. loneliness across the UK. Loneliness can affect anyone and everyone, so with this new initiative the Red Cross volunteer base can provide support to those in need.

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