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Page 12 | 07-13 December 2016 CITYMATTERS.LONDON Christmas Matters at Leadenhall Market Only fair to share the love WHY LEADENHALL MARKET IS A PLACE FOR ALL THE TRIMMINGS FESTIVE frolicking is gathering some serious momentum all over the City as the countdown to 25 December heats up. And now that the Lady Mayoress Wendy Parmley has thrown on the switch to Leadenhall’s Christmas lights, the marketplace is very much in the full swing of the season. So where better place to start in the foraging of Christmas fair for friends, family and neighbours than in Leadenhall’s illustrious and historical setting. Here is a convenient pointer to help set the table ahead of your winter feast. Full stomachs and satisfied guests guaranteed. the mature option: Cheese at Leadenhall It can be ever so easy when you keep it cheesy IT goes without saying that the staple of any post Christmas dinner socialising is the cheese board. Cheese at Leadenhall, due to the quality of its extensive stock, has carved out a reputation for delivering taste sensations for all occasions. So Christmas is the perfect time for connoisseurs to take advantage of the 200 varieties on offer and lord the fruits of their festive shopping labours over their guests. Fear not, the hugely knowledgeable staff at Cheese at Leadenhall are on hand to guide the uninitiated. With a dedicated wine selection also in the offing, shoppers can bag a bottle or two safe in the knowledge they’ll be returning home with a match made in heaven. Cheese at Leadenhall 4-5 Leadenhall Market Make sure your meat is a cut above this winter MEAT matters. We know that, you know that. And the Butcher at Leadenhall team know that. Billed as a ‘business like never before’, Butcher makes no bones about its quest for perfect slices of T-bone steak, racks of ribs and slabs of shoulder. Only the best will do and that ensures a recipe for success; particularly for customers with hungry mouths to feed back home. Patrons, most of whom no doubt smelled the meaty wafts from next door at Cheese at Leadenhall, even have the option to park up at the Butcher’s sit down eatery and gorge on mouthwatering burgers or sandwiches before turning their attention to the shopping list. The only challenge lies in settling on what is coming back home and what is staying put for the next customer to snap up. Butcher at Leadenhall 6-7 Leadenhall Market A bottle or three never did any harm... WHILE the eyes of kids light up at the sight of a new toy, adults similarly become intoxicated by the aromas and clinking bottles of wine. Indeed, a cheap bottle of the good stuff is the easiest way to deal with a secret Santa gift or fill a stocking, but there should be no half measures when it comes to laying on the liquid pleasures prior to the Christmas sit down. Which means the exclusive imports at Amathus Drinks are a perfect place to start when it comes to loading the wine rack. Port, Champagne and an unrivalled selection of spirits and liqueurs – many of which are sourced exclusively – are also on the menu. You can’t help but raise a glass to the sea of options. Amathus Drinks 17-19 Leadenhall Market iconic venue: a fitting scene for shopping cheer we go again: Santas on the move Santas have come to town CLAPHAM Common was a sea of red and white on Sunday 4 December when good-hearted boys and girls of all ages banded together for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity’s second Santa Dash. “It was fantastic to see over 2,000 Santas running to raise money,” beamed charity chief executive Tim Johnson post-race. “To see so many people put on their running shoes and Santa suits was wonderful, and we’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has taken part and is raising money to help seriously ill children from across the UK.” But the generosity wasn’t limited to London, with thousands more super Santas pulling on their red robes to support the charity in similar 10km or 5km races across the country. Registration is already open for the 2017 event. No fundraising total had been announced as City Matters went to press.
CITYMATTERS.LONDON 07-13 December 2016 | Page 13 Wellness Matters Ab-solutely fab City’s top 3 ab workouts WHY NOW IS BEST TIME TO TRY LASER HAIR REMOVAL TREATMENTS Major laser hair eraser: laying down the groundwork for summer CXWORX This internationally-renowned Les Mills workout hones in on the torso and sling muscles that connect your upper body to your lower body. Trainers will take you through a workout that uses resistance tubes and weight plates, as well as body weight exercises like crunches and hovers. Lesmills.com/uk Get Ab Fab A strong core is so much more than a six-pack. Virgin Active’s aptly named class promises to work your back, butt, abs and obliques to build a rock solid midsection that helps ease lower back pain and prevent injury. Virginactive.co.uk Core Fitness First advertises a flatter stomach, a leaner waist and stronger abdominals in this quick and effective class that focuses on targeting the muscles of your core using a variety of equipment, including stability balls and BOSUs. Fitnessfirst.co.uk WINTER has well and truly set in and, as the temperature drops, our motivation to keep up various health and beauty regimes goes right down along with it. While it’s tempting to throw another layer on and put off skincare maintenance until spring, experts say the drying effects of heaters coupled with less exposure to the sun actually makes winter the best time to try non-invasive skincare procedures, particularly laser hair removal. What is it? Laser hair removal is a procedure that permanently removes unwanted hair from your face and body. It is usually performed as a course of treatments at skincare clinics by qualified technicians, but there are also at-home devices on the market that are designed for self-treatment. How does it work? The procedure works by using a handheld device that distributes gentle pulses of laser light into your hair follicle, penetrating each strand and preventing it from producing new hair. Laser hair removal is not to be confused with Intense Pulse Light (IPL), which is another form of permanent hair removal treatment that uses a broad-spectrum pulse of light to target hair follicles. The number of treatments depends on the device used, the size of the area being treated, skin and hair type, but usually at least four to six sessions are required. What are the benefits? Laser hair removal has been available in the UK since the mid-1990s, although the take-up here has been slower than in other more sun-loving countries. Beautician Alessandra Valencia says she found Britain about five years behind her native Colombia when it came to skincare technology, prompting her decision to open Primas Beauty Clinic with her three cousins earlier this year. The clinic offers facial treatments, semi permanent make-up and laser treatments for hair removal and skin reparation. Winter, she says, is the best time to begin a laser treatment because there’s generally a three to six month turnaround before you see results, so it’s all about laying the groundwork for summer. “Less exposure also means you’re giving your skin plenty of time to heal and any redness to settle between treatments,” she says. Primas uses a new laser treatment device called the MeDio Star NeXT Pro. It’s touted as the fasted hair removal laser system on the market, but there’s an added benefit. “The laser penetrates deeper, which boosts the collagen in the skin, plumping it up,” she says. “It’s like a facial for your legs – no more dry, scaly skin.” How much does it cost? Laser hair removal treatments start at £55 per session for a small area, and are cheaper when you buy in bulk. Where can I try it? Primas Beauty Clinic is based at 12 Ludgate Square EC4M 7AS. stopping a problem: bus stops could hold the key to tackling air pollution It’s Not Magic! Bus stop air filters could fight pollution POLLUTION busting bus stops could be the answer to London’s air quality woes, according to a UK start-up. Piccadilly-based Airlabs has suggested adding oxidation filters to bus stops and the sides of buildings to zap exhaust fume particles and pump out fresh air for pedestrians. The filters, which cost around £4,000, work best in high-density areas like the City and Oxford Street, where the Capital’s pollution levels are at their worst. Airlabs chief executive Sophie Power told the Evening Standard the technology is particularly beneficial for pedestrians close to exhaust level on the road. She said: “We take in air through the unit, which is then passed out to provide clean air where people need it. “This method is low energy and low maintenance, so is well suited to the city’s infrastructure.” Ms Power says the system, which has been given the backing of Londonbased technology group SGO, is effective against nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5, pollutants commonly found in exhaust fumes that have been linked to respiratory diseases. Research by Policy Exchange and King’s College London shows that it leads to nearly 9,500 deaths each year in the Capital. If air pollution stayed at current levels it would reduce the average life expectancy across all Londoners born in 2010 by up to two years. Scientists from the environmental research group at Kings College London performed kerb-side tests in Marylebone Road and found that 87% of nitrogen dioxide had been removed from the air. Ms Power said the units have been adjusted so that they now remove “almost all” NO2 and further testing is planned for Oxford Street. Can you make the money you spend print work twice? Buy your print from the Social Enterprise Press. The profit from your work will support adults with learning difficulties and ex service personnel requiring a route back to civilian life. Contact SE Press on 020 8640 6014 or Email us at info@sepress.org
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