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A TASTE OF INDIA
THE AUTUMN RESET
Here is our list of some of
We’ve reviewed some fantastic
the finest spots in the City to
spots in the City to help
enjoy an Indian feast.
you reset, refocus and feel
Read on to find out more.
refreshed this Autumn. Read
Pages 10&11
on to find out more. Page 14
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Alastair King elected as next
Lord Mayor of the City of London
ALDERMAN Alastair King DL has
today been elected as the 696th
Lord Mayor of the City of London.
As th elected head of the City
of London Corporation, he wi l
serve as a global ambassador for
the UK financial and professional
services industry from Friday 8
November for a one-year term.
He will succeed current Lord
Mayor Professor Michael Mainelli.
The annual Lord Mayor’s
Show takes place on Saturday
9 November, which wi l be
Alderman King’s first public
engagement. It wi l be followed
by the Lord Mayor’s Banquet on
Monday 2 December at Guildhal.
The Lord Mayor acts as an international
spokesperson for the City,
leading business delegations overseas
to key international markets
on behalf of the UK’s financial and
professional services industry.
In the role Alderman King wi l
meet government representatives
from around the world, alongside
business leaders and policy
makers both at home and abroad.
He wi l work to strengthen global
economic ties with the UK, identify
new business opportunities, and
promote the UK as a top global
destination for foreign investment.
During his Mayoral year,
Alderman King will champion his
‘Growth Unleashed’ theme, by
promoting a revitalised, resilient,
and risk-ready City. His theme wi l
focus on challenging industry to
maximise opportunities through
Lord Mayor Alastair King. Image: Ray Tang Media
responsible risk taking, driving the pro-innovation regulation. We have the expertise and talent
adoption of technologies, and He wi l also champion the City to thrive, yet we must do more to
celebrating the successes of the and UK’s diverse communities unlock growth, equip people to
many diverse communities across by establishing new networks to innovate, and harness the remarkable
dynamic diversity that makes
the UK.
bring together different communities
to foster co laboration, the City exceptional. Growth
‘Growth Unleashed’ wi l look
to drive growth and investment celebrate achievements, promote Unleashed is a commitment to be
particularly in areas where the growth.
bolder, think smarter and take our
UK has a competitive advantage. Lord Mayor Elect, Alderman foot off the brake. The City must
As habitual early adopters of Alastair King DL, said: “It is a reignite its appetite for risk, seize
dynamic new technologies, the tremendous honour to be elected our national edge in innovation,
programme wi l seek to mobilise as the 696th Lord Mayor of the City and support the productive parts
private capital to early-stage of London. London remains the of the economy. Only then can
companies, productive sectors world’s leading financial centre, we secure our position as the
of the economy and promote but global competition is fierce. world’s top financial hub.”
Business
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It dates back more than 800 years
and celebrates the ‘ordinary’
extraordinary people of the City of
London. Come along and add to the
noise and festivities as you cheer on
those in the procession and become
part of the Show’s history yourself.
There is nothing quite like the
Lord Mayor’s Show – it’s the oldest
civic procession in the world. It’s
also the noisiest, largest and most
colourful event in the City’s calendar
for the diverse community that
makes up the Square Mile – residents,
workers and visitors alike.
The three-mile long procession
is a snapshot of the Square Mile,
bringing together the bygone era
of English tradition and pageantry
with the modern business City that
is always looking to the future.
This ranges from the military
bands and livery companies with
their proud heritage to the floats
representing cutting-edge firms,
along with community groups, charities
and overseas organisations. It’s
the City in one day with something
to entertain everyone – it’s unique,
unexpected, joyous and is never the
same twice.
Some 7,000 participants, 200
horses and around 150 floats will
travel from Mansion House to the
Royal Courts of Justice and back.
The centrepiece as always is the
state coach the Lord Mayor travels
in on the day – showing themself
to the people, which was the original
purpose of the Day, along with
swearing an Oath of Allegiance to
the sovereign at the Royal Courts of
Justice.
So come along and be part of a
spectacular procession that connects
the traditions of London’s past
to the modern-day world: a Show
that represents the best of London
– its diversity, its community, its
culture and its history. The Lord
Mayor’s Show is the soul of London.
Photos ©Clive Totman

A TASTE OF INDIA
Here is our list of some of
the finest spots in the City to
enjoy an Indian feast.
Read on to find out more.
Pages 10-11
THE AUTUMN RESET
We’ve reviewed some fantastic
spots in the City to help
you reset, refocus and feel
refreshed this Autumn. Read
on to find out more. Page 14
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Edition 169
Alastair King elected as next
Lord Mayor of the City of London
ALDERMAN Alastair King DL has
today been elected as the 696th
Lord Mayor of the City of London.
As the elected head of the City
of London Corporation, he will
serve as a global ambassador for
the UK financial and professional
services industry from Friday 8
November for a one-year term.
He will succeed current Lord
Mayor Professor Michael Mainelli.
The annual Lord Mayor’s
Show takes place on Saturday
9 November, which will be
Alderman King’s first public
engagement. It will be followed
by the Lord Mayor’s Banquet on
Monday 2 December at Guildhall.
The Lord Mayor acts as an international
spokesperson for the City,
leading business delegations overseas
to key international markets
on behalf of the UK’s financial and
professional services industry.
In the role Alderman King will
meet government representatives
from around the world, alongside
business leaders and policy
makers both at home and abroad.
He will work to strengthen global
economic ties with the UK, identify
new business opportunities, and
promote the UK as a top global
destination for foreign investment.
During his Mayoral year,
Alderman King will champion his
‘Growth Unleashed’ theme, by
promoting a revitalised, resilient,
and risk-ready City. His theme will
focus on challenging industry to
maximise opportunities through
responsible risk taking, driving the
adoption of technologies, and
celebrating the successes of the
many diverse communities across
the UK.
‘Growth Unleashed’ will look
to drive growth and investment
particularly in areas where the
UK has a competitive advantage.
As habitual early adopters of
dynamic new technologies, the
programme will seek to mobilise
private capital to early-stage
companies, productive sectors
of the economy and promote
pro-innovation regulation.
He will also champion the City
and UK’s diverse communities
by establishing new networks to
bring together different communities
to foster collaboration,
celebrate achievements, promote
growth.
Lord Mayor Elect, Alderman
Alastair King DL, said: “It is a
tremendous honour to be elected
as the 696th Lord Mayor of the City
of London. London remains the
world’s leading financial centre,
but global competition is fierce.
Lord Mayor Alastair King. Image: Ray Tang Media
We have the expertise and talent
to thrive, yet we must do more to
unlock growth, equip people to
innovate, and harness the remarkable
dynamic diversity that makes
the City exceptional. Growth
Unleashed is a commitment to be
bolder, think smarter and take our
foot off the brake. The City must
reignite its appetite for risk, seize
our national edge in innovation,
and support the productive parts
of the economy. Only then can
we secure our position as the
world’s top financial hub.”
Business
P4-5
What’s On
P8
Halloween
P16-17

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NEWS
Planning applications
awaiting decision this year
THE City of London is not a place that stands
still. Considerations of heritage and history
have not prevented the district from being
a place of constant change and transformation,
as spaces are developed and redeveloped
time and time again, writes Local
Democracy Reporter Ben Lynch.
A particularly notable feature of the Square
Mile’s evolution in recent years has been its
inclination to build up. An Evening Standard
story from earlier this year found there were
26 towers of 75 metres or taller which were
either being built, had been consented, or
were ‘likely to be given the green light’ in the
City.
Some of those are expected to be brought
in front of the City of London Corporation,
the area’s planning authority, before 2024 is
out, including a tower the size of The Shard.
Below we list some of the major applications
to be decided this year.
One Undershaft
The 74-storey One Undershaft has already
been in front of the Corporation’s Planning
and Transportation Committee for an initial
showing back in July. A decision on the
scheme, designed by Eric Parry Architects
for the applicant Aroland Holdings Limited,
was deferred by the committee after
concerns were raised about its impact on
St Helen’s Square.
Prior to the meeting, the Chair of Lloyd’s of
London, Bruce Carnegie-Brown, had written
to the Corporation stating the proposal
‘would rob the City of a really important
convening space’. Common Councillor
Dominic Christian, a representative of the
Lime Street ward in which the site is located
and Global Chairman of Aon Reinsurance
Solutions, told members the leaders in the
insurance space he had spoken with all
oppose the plans.
“If your audience today is the voters of
Lime Street, those that are going to live and
work there in the future, if you wish to sustain
and advance that community, please, please
defer your decision and seek further consultation,”
he said.
A motion suggesting the scheme be
deferred to allow for ‘minor adjustments’ was
passed, with the plans due to come back to
the Committee for a final decision.
31 Bury Street
While not the tallest of the bunch at 43
storeys, 31 Bury Street is arguably the most
contentious of the expected plans to go
before the Corporation before the year
is out. More than 1,300 objections have
been filed against the scheme, which is a
reworked version of an application rejected
in 2021.
The primary concern is the potential impact
on the nearby Bevis Marks Synagogue, a
Grade-I listed building which is the oldest
synagogue in continuous use in the UK,
in particular a reduction in sunlight. Rabbi
Shalom Morris of Bevis Marks has described
the application as ‘an affront to both the
Jewish community and to UK heritage’,
which will have ‘serious detrimental effects’
on the synagogue.
A spokesperson for the developer, Welput,
previously said the company is ‘committed
to stakeholder consultation and has sought
to collaborate with many charities, schools
and stakeholders, including the Bevis Marks
Synagogue, throughout the entire process.
As part of this, we have submitted detailed
reports on this consultation and how this has
shaped the submitted proposals’.
99 Bishopsgate
Only recently filed with the City, the
plans for 99 Bishopsgate, located in its
eastern cluster, involve the construction
of a 54-storey tower alongside a series of
public realm improvements as well as new
pedestrian routes. If approved, it would be
the fifth tallest building in the Square Mile.
Brookfield Properties, the applicant,
says the redevelopment of 99 Bishopsgate
99 Bishopsgate. Image: RSHP
‘will provide a significant cultural offer in a
standalone building, enhanced retail, and
greening throughout’. A new City Market is
envisioned at ground floor, plus a standalone
six-storey cultural building, which would
provide facilities including a multipurpose
events hall, creative studios and a groundfloor
gallery.
99 Bishopsgate is part of the same cluster
as The Gherkin and The Cheesegrater buildings.
Approval has been granted to additional
schemes such as 55 Bishopsgate, while the
One Undershaft proposal is also nearby.
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Demand for
homelessness
support rose by 35%
NEARLY 1,600 households are in temporary
accommodation in Islington, the council has
said, as a group of London authorities warn
the Treasury about “unsustainable” levels of
homelessness, writes Local Democracy
Reporter Joe Steen.
IN February, Islington Council said demand
for temporary accommodation “increased
by 28 per cent in the last 12 months” as the
cost-of-living crisis has left more residents in
need of housing support.
This week, the council told the Local
Democracy Reporting Service it currently
provides temporary accommodation for
1,575 households. This follows alarming
figures recently released by London
Councils, representing the 32 boroughs
and the City of London corporation, that the
capital’s local authorities have a collective
housing budget shortfall of £700 million.
The cross-party group warned the
Government the housing crisis threatens to
“break through” local council budgets.
Cllr Clair Holland, who now chairs the
collective, said the outlook was “bleak” and
that councils who need investment to tackle
homelessness and provide social housing
“[face] an unrelenting squeeze on our
resources”.
London Councils also warned that a failing
local government sector would only make
broader economic and fiscal challenges
worse.
In Islington, the council’s budget for
temporary accommodation in 2024/25 is
£20.43 million, but the council now expects
to spend an extra £2.25 million due to a 35
per cent increase in demand for homelessness
support in the first half of 2024.
Councillor Una O’Halloran, executive
member for homes and neighbourhoods,
said: “Like all councils we’ve seen a
significant increase in the number of people
experiencing homelessness, while years of
underinvestment and damaging housing
policy from cental government mean our
resources are stretched to the limit.
“We’re doing everything in our power to
deliver more safe, decent, genuinely affordable
homes in Islington – including building
hundreds of new council homes and buying
back nearly 300 previously lost through
Right to Buy – but it’s a huge challenge.
“We need action from the new government
to tackle the homelessness crisis,
including a long-term commitment to
increasing Local Housing Allowance rates
and Homelessness Prevention Grants. We
also need more control over how we use the
money generated from Right to Buy sales
so we can increase the number of council
homes more quickly.
“Last month, we joined more than 100
other councils in publishing five solutions
to secure the future of council housing. This
includes a call for fair, sustainable funding
so we can properly maintain and improve
existing council homes. We’re committed to
working with government to achieve these
essential changes.”
A council spokesperson also pointed to
its Stacey Street housing scheme, which
opened in 2022 to provide accommodation
and support for people who have slept
rough in the borough. They claimed the
programme had helped reduce the number
of people rough sleeping in Islington which,
currently at 13, is one of the lowest in central
London.accommodation.

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The City of London Corporation’s New SME
Strategy: A Game-Changer for Small Businesses
Paul Singh (Lead Member for SMEs), Michael Lassman (London Regional Chair for FSB), Harpreet Kaur
(Founder of Oh So Yum), and Chris Hayward (Policy Chairman) at the SME Strategy launch event in June 2024
ON a warm summer evening
in June earlier this year,
the City of London
Corporation launched its
first SME Strategy. The
launch was a vibrant event,
bringing together entrepreneurs, SME
support networks, stakeholders, and City
Corporation representatives. There was
an air of excitement and anticipation: for
the City of London Corporation, it was
the culmination of months, even years,
of work; for everyone, it was the start of
a new era for small business support in
London.
A history of support and a vision
for the future
Historically, the City of London Corporation
has been a staunch advocate for
SMEs. Its support has included licensing,
ESG and net zero, cyber security, responsible
procurement, and funding through
the Samuel Wilson’s Loan Trust. Notably,
the Small Business Research + Enterprise
Centre has been a cornerstone of this
support, offering business advice, free
workspace, and access to crucial market
data that is otherwise prohibitively expensive
to small businesses.
With the new strategy, the focus is on
building a more cohesive support network
for London’s SMEs. The City Corporation
has acknowledged that while various
resources have been available in the past,
the support landscape has, at times, been
disjointed and difficult to navigate. The
strategy aims to consolidate, simplify,
and develop this support, ensuring that
business owners can easily access the
help they need, whether they are looking
for mentorship, office space, or financial
assistance.
A targeted approach: What’s new?
The City Corporation’s new approach to
SME support consists of supplementing its
in-house offer with available government
funding and external partnerships to better
cover key areas where small businesses
need help.
The strategy breaks this down into five
key pillars: Access to Finance, Access to
Data, Access to Space, Access to Expertise,
and Access to Networks. These pillars are
designed to address some of the most
common barriers that SMEs face, from
navigating complex regulatory environments
to securing the funding needed for
growth.
There will also be concerted efforts
to promote diversity, so that underrepresented
groups have a support system
tailored to their unique needs. For example,
the City Corporation is running an
Elevating Female Entrepreneurs network,
with sessions addressing the specific issues
women might face when starting a business.
By offering this kind of mentoring and
networking, the City Corporation aspires to
foster a more inclusive business environment,
one that encourages entrepreneurs
from all walks of life to start their business
in the Square Mile.
What does this mean for small
business owners in London?
If you’re running a small business, the
strategy could be a game-changer for you.
The “Access to” offer will provide you with
opportunities and more accessible support,
as the City Corporation works towards its
goals for each of the pillars. This includes:
• Define what affordable workspace
means for growing businesses in the
Square Mile, as well as the impact that
we can make for start-ups and small
businesses with meanwhile use and
pop-up schemes, in line with the City
Plan 2040.
• Collaborate with the British Business
Bank and other financial institutions to
help businesses become investmentready
and access more funding options.
• Work in partnership with organisations
like the London Chamber of Commerce
and Industry, the Federation of Small
Businesses, trade associations, and livery
companies to organise events where
founders can meet larger firms, potential
collaborators, and investors.
• Provide access to data that can help
businesses make informed decisions,
manage risks, and identify growth
opportunities in a highly competitive
environment.
• Build on the existing in-house expertise
and work more closely with City
organisations, like the Company of
Entrepreneurs, and offer free mentoring
through partnership with the Association
of Business Mentors.
Finally, the City Corporation will also
advocate for small business on the issues
that matter to them. This will mean working
with central government to explore the
future of business support with their
London Growth Plan and supporting the
Office of the Small Business Commissioner
and the Department of Business and Trade
with championing their late payment initiative
for SMEs.
A new era for SMEs in London
The SME Strategy marks the City of London
Corporation’s commitment to creating a
business ecosystem that is as accessible as
it is dynamic. It is a significant step forward
in making the Square Mile not just a playground
for big corporations but a nurturing
environment for small businesses. By
offering targeted support, simplified access
to resources, and a commitment to inclusivity,
the City of London is positioning itself
as a premier destination for SMEs. For small
business owners, the future in the Square
Mile has never looked brighter.

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All images courtesy of each event/venue.
WHAT’S NEW
IN THE CITY
itsu Monument has arrived!
Monument, something health[ier] has
arrived. Your fresh new itsu is now open
at 42 Fish St Hill (opposite The Monument).
itsu prepares Asian-inspired, nutritious
food on the spot, which is steamed
[not fried] & packed with wholegrain,
fibre, protein & greens. Choose from
freshly-made sushi boxes, steamed
bao & gyoza, delicious noodle’bowls &
rice’box salads!
•Eat beautiful today at
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Steak Night Date Night
at Gaucho City
As the saying goes, sharing is caring, so
what better way to do so than with a juicy
steak at Gaucho.
Every Wednesday, join us for ‘Steak Night
Date Night’ and dig into an epic sharing
steak for two with sides, sauces and a
bottle of red or white wine chosen by our
team of sommeliers from £70 per pair.
From a classic Chateaubriand, the centre
cut of a fillet, to the Gaucho iconic cut
Churrasco de Chorizo (which is our spiral
cut sirloin marinated in garlic, parsley and
olive oil), gather your partner our a few
friends and family for the ultimate Gaucho
dining feast.
Each large cut is served with two sides
and two sauces and a bottle of wine for
two. Tables can be booked up to 10 guests,
a steak must be ordered between two
people and cannot be split between three.
All guests must be dining on the offer.
•Every Wednesday
From £70 per pair
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FOOD & DRINK
This restaurant has a wonderful selection of
starters – you really will be spoilt for choice.
Each dish is beautifully presented and the
spices are wonderfully balanced. If you are
a wine lover, then you are in for a treat as
they have an extensive wine list menu. The
service is also fabulous – with attentive staff
who cater to the needs of their diners. This
is a superb Indian food spot in the City and
perfect for that special occasion.
•9 Devonshire Square EC2M 4YL
cinnamon-kitchen.com
Colonel Saab
When it comes to impressing diners with
décor, interiors and artefacts, Colonel Saab
gets full points from the team at City Matters.
As soon as you walk into this restaurant you
can’t help but feel curious about all the artefacts
that are dotted around this food joint
that have been collected by Roop Partap
Choudhary’s family during their travels.
Whether you’re heading to this restaurant
for a special occasion or dinner with
friends, prepare to be dazzled. Each dish is
presented beautifully, with a great level of
attention having gone into each dish. The
service from staff is outstanding, and most
certainly leaving you feeling very comfortable.
If you’re looking for a classy restaurant
in the City that delivers on great food, excellent
service and beautiful interiors then this
most certainly is a magnificent choice.
•193-197 High Holborn WC1V 7BD
colonelsaab.co.uk
Cinnamon Kitchen
The India
prawn koliwada is also fantastic. For mains,
the spicy lamb chops that are marinated
overnight in lime juice, warm dark spices,
ginger and garlic are juicy and tender. The
chicken ruby is great paired with the roomali
roti, an absolute favourite at the City Matters
headquarters.
Despite this restaurant always being busy,
the team at Dishoom are observant, chatty,
and attentive. There’s something quite
special about Dishoom, not only does the
food always hit the spot but the ambience
in this restaurant is casual with a great vibe.
If you’re heading there this month, you’re in
for a real treat.
•7 Boundary Street E2 7JE
dishoom.com
Cinnamon Kitchen
It’s no secret, that the team at City Matters are
huge fans of Cinnamon Kitchen but it’s with
good reason. Located in Devonshire Square,
this restaurant boasts a sophisticated setting
with slick interiors. Why not kick your meal
off with some flavoursome Indian-inspired
cocktails. Not only are these cocktails
aesthetically pleasing but they also taste fab.
Kricket
This restaurant has a theatre kitchen, counter
seating and long sharing tables - the perfect
spot for that casual mid-week dinner.
We decided to kick things off with a bit of
spice with the tomato rasam pani puri. The
bhel puri is another great addition to the
starters, comprised off raw mango, coriander
chutney and yoghurt. We particularly
enjoyed the Keralan fried chicken pickled
mooli which is accompanied by a curry leaf
mayo. For larger plates, we’d highly recommend
trying the mushroom keema pao.
Now the real star of the show for the team
at City Matters is the exceptional breads that
are on offer. The freshly baked breads are a
great addition to almost any dish on Kricket’s
menu. The masala kulcha and the date &
pistachio kulcha are exceptional and well
worth a try.
The cocktails at Kricket are prefect,
whether you’re opting for the non-alcoholic
options or fancy something a little stronger,
you’re in for a treat. If you’re looking for a
cocktail with a little bit of a kick, we’d highly
recommend trying the Kashmiri Adrift
Pentire adrift. If you’re more of a chai lover,
then it’s without a doubt that you need to try
the masala chai. A great spot to check out
this month.
•Unit 6 Frobisher Passage E14 5HA
kricket.co.uk
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TRAVEL
WITH the last of the good
weather fading out and
the autumn blues rolling
in, it’s hard to resist the
call of a weekend break
allowing you to avoid
saying goodbye to summer just yet. If it’s a
quick getaway you’re looking for, Northern
Ireland’s stunning coastline and lively social
scene provide the feel of a holiday, while
being only a mere hour away by plane. With
its famously friendly people and “craic” in
its nightlife scene, Belfast is the perfect
location for everyone looking to escape
London for the weekend.
Where to stay
The Fitzwilliam Hotel, Great Victoria Street
Situated in the heart of Belfast city, The
Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast promises a five-star
experience - and it delivers. With specific
packages for city escapes, The Fitzwilliam
are pros at catering for those looking for an
unforgettable experience in Belfast. Beside
The Grand Opera House, a stay at The
Fitzwilliam means those staying are only a
stone’s throw away from the heart of the
city, and a short walk from the City Hall landmark
and hidden gem St George’s Market,
a covered market offering delicious Belfast
specialties. Despite its great location, The
Fitzwilliam Hotel offers unique experiences
that guarantee you never have to step out
of their doors to have a good time. Whether
it be James Bond themed murder mystery
dinners, or cocktail masterclasses, the hotel
goes all out in providing much more than
just a place to put your head. Of course,
this element hasn’t been neglected eitherthe
stunning suites and top-notch service
ensure that The Fitzwilliam Hotel makes our
list as the best place to stay for your getaway.
Belfast’s nightlife
Duke of York
The Duke of York is an iconic cornerstone of
Belfast’s nightlife scene, and it’s not hard to
see why. Tucked away on a cobbled street
in the Cathedral Quarter, this bustling pub
boasts live music and a great atmosphere
to enjoy traditional Northern Irish nightlife,
and it should be a ringing endorsement that
it is frequented by tourists and locals alike.
If you’re looking to sample the best that the
country has to offer, the Duke of York is a
celebration of Northern Ireland’s famous
beverages, with its interior and exterior
decorated with vintage ads and memorabilia
for Guinness, Bushmills and Jameson
whiskey. Do as the locals do and enjoy a pint
of the black stuff along this famous street,
lined with more great pubs to sample and
the iconic Belfast umbrella skylights for a
photo opportunity.
ESCAPE THE CITY:
A WEEKEND
IN BELFAST
BY MIA RAMAGE
The Observatory Bar
If cocktails and canapés is more up your
street, take your trip to new heights by
visiting the Observatory Bar, Ireland’s tallest
bar. Set on the 23rd floor of the Grand
Central Hotel, enjoy panoramic views of
the city and its dock from above, and do
your sightseeing in style. The Observatory
offers an extensive wine and spirit list, but
their forte is their cocktails - a mix of classics
and Belfast-inspired infusions that can be
enjoyed as you spot their namesakes from
the comfort of this luxurious lounge. The
Botanical Garden cocktail honours Belfast’s
beautiful gardens with its floral notes, while
the White Star is a heady mix of sweet and
smoky tones. There’s no better way to see
all of Belfast’s landmarks than by enjoying
drinks inspired by them in the lap of luxury,
and taking in a sunset over the coast.
A must-do experience in the city
Titanic Museum
The winner of multiple international awards,
this is an attraction that can’t be missed. The
Titanic Museum towers over the slipways of
Northern Ireland Coastline
the River Lagan, built atop the former shipyard
where the Titanic itself was constructed.
The star-shaped museum offers a chance
to explore the history of the ship, from its
beginning and construction to its famous
end, but the real draw is the chance to board
the SS Nomadic, the last remaining White
Star Line ship that served as tender to the
RMS Titanic. Whether you’re a fan of the
movie or simply want to experience what life
on the famous ship would have been like,
the Titanic’s hometown offers a truly special
day out.
The Titanic Museum

No. 5513
TEST YOUR BRAINPOWER
Quiz Challenge
1. Which mountain range is
sometimes called ‘the spine of
Greece’?
2. Queen Victoria celebrated her
Diamond Jubilee in which
year?
3. Sporting stars Arantxa
Sanchez Vicario, Pau Gasol,
David Villa and Andrés Iniesta
have all represented which
country?
4. In the Wallace and Gromit
films, animator Nick Park gave
the sheep what name?
5. Cynophobia is an
overwhelming fear of what?
1
8
9
12
15
19
21
1
9
10
16
19
26
32
34
CRYPTIC CROSSWORD
2
11
3
10
13
QUICK CROSSWORD
12
2
20
13
23
SOLUTIONS
20
3
14
21
24
30
31
EASY SUDOKU HARD SUDOKU
2 5 7 9 1 8 4 3 6 2 1 3 6 4 5 8 9 7
3 9 1 6 4 5 8 7 2 9 4 8 3 1 7 6 2 5
4 6 8 3 2 7 5 1 9 5 7 6 8 9 2 1 3 4
6 4 5 2 3 1 9 8 7 4 3 2 1 8 9 7 5 6
8 7 2 5 6 9 1 4 3 6 8 5 7 2 3 4 1 9
9 1 3 7 8 4 2 6 5 1 9 7 4 5 6 3 8 2
7 3 4 8 5 2 6 9 1 8 2 4 9 7 1 5 6 3
1 2 9 4 7 6 3 5 8 7 6 9 5 3 8 2 4 1
5 8 6 1 9 3 7 2 4 3 5 1 2 6 4 9 7 8
Z
V
26
13
W
E
25
12
G
K
24
11
Q
N
23
10
M
P
22
9
I
R
21
8
4
15
16
22
14
17
22
35
X
B
20
7
15
4
11
25
27
33
Y
L
19
6
5
9
13
14
20
12
18
22
A
T
6. The city of Tucson is in which
US state?
7. Where in the human body is
plasma and most of the liquid
in the blood produced?
8. Which American author wrote
the novel East of Eden?
9. In 2024, who made history
after she was appointed
Northern Ireland’s first ever
nationalist First Minister?
10. Troublemaker, Dance With Me
Tonight and Heart Skips a Beat
are hit songs by which English
singer?
18
5
12
20
5
8
10
15
28
U
F
17
4
6
17 19
5
10
23
24
O
D
3
6
29
C
2
7
S
18
1
7
31
ACROSS
RS WI
FIVE ALIVE
VE AD EL
LA AN BA
AJ UA DU NI TO
IA OL NC
NH EU TW CS HY
Here are two miniature five-square
crosswords using the same grid –
but the letters have been mixed up.
You have to work out which letters
belong to which crossword.
1. Continue to look after a bird
(4,2,2)
6. Curious dome, it’s the current
fashion (4)
8. For example returned and
called in at the farm (6)
9. However the direction doesn’t
matter (6)
10. Wanting to include father –
it’s hopeless (10)
12. English naturalist in
Australia (6)
14. Pull hard in the river during
the downpour (6)
15. Publicist removed rider and
seat holding five (10)
19. What will shortly sound like a
tree? (6)
20. Blame about right for leisurely
walker (6)
21. Keys mislaid on the island (4)
22. Trimness in sets I’d
arranged (8)
NONAGRAM:
clime; coelom; come; income; lemon; lime; limen;
limn; limo; loom; melic; melon; meno; mesic;
meson; mesonic; mien; mile; milo; mince; mine;
miso; moil; mole; moline; mono; monocle; mooli;
moon; moose; noisome; nome; omen; osmic; semi;
SEMICOLON; simoleon; simoon; slim; slime; smile;
solemn; some; somoni.
16
J
15
H
14
CROSS CODE
ACROSS
1. Useless
trifles (8)
5. Musical sign (4)
9. Berkshire
town (7)
10. Imperial
weight (5)
11. Destiny (3)
12. Swelling (6)
15. Inactive (5)
17. Towards (4)
19. Trojan hero (6)
22. Accord (6)
24. Part of
speech (4)
26. Leave out (5)
27. Young bird of
prey (6)
30. Tear (3)
32. Betting odds (5)
33. Oblivious (7)
34. Vegetable (4)
35. Safety device
(4,4)
Across – Rival; Jaunt; Hutch.
Down – Rajah; Vault; Latch.
Across – Swede; Audio; Newsy.
Down – Slain; Endow; Ebony.
(2)
FIVE ALIVE:
(1)
Clockwise from top left – subtract;
multiply; divide; add. Total: 2.
EQUALISER:
DOWN
DOWN
1. Rage (4)
2. Picture (5)
3. Peak (5)
4. Type of
sleeve (6)
6. Dawdles (7)
7. Momentary (8)
8. Skin cream (6)
13. Colouring
agent (3)
14. Ponder (4)
16. Adieu (8)
18. Brass
instrument (4)
20. Ingenuousness
(7)
21. Disinclined (6)
23. Unwell (3)
25. Fame (6)
28. Concede (5)
29. Dodge (5)
31. Orderly (4)
EQUALISER
Place the four signs (add,
subtract, multiply, divide)
one in each circle so that
the total of each across
and down line is the same.
Perform the first calculation in each
line first and ignore the mathematical
law which says you should always
perform division and multiplication
before addition and subtraction.
2. Girl loses her head to a
nobleman (4)
3. Had an intense desire quietly
to dine out (5)
4. Start tackling the cause of
crime (7)
5. Headband, it turned up on an
artist (5)
6. Springtime examination of the
chief citizen (7)
7. Waste from a garden I
removed (8)
11. Publication doubly stern (8)
13. Wind provides unsettled
weather (7)
14. Remove the ring to break up
the union (7)
16. Handle a pleasure
excursion (5)
6 3
6 4 1
6 4
5 3 4
2 6
17. Do not let another forget what
to do with the cream (3,2)
18. Lady to exist on the ship (4)
NONAGRAM
O N E
O M L
S
I C
How many words of four
letters or more can you make
from this Nonagram? Each
word must use the central
letter, and each letter may be
used only once. At least one
word using all nine letters
can be found.
Guidelines:
22 Good; 26 Very Good;
31 Excellent.
Any word found in the Concise Oxford
Dictionary (Tenth Edition) is eligible
with the following exceptions: proper
nouns; plural nouns, pronouns and
possessives; third person singular
verbs; hyphenated words;
contractions and abbreviations; vulgar
slang words; variant spellings of the
same word (where another variant is
also eligible).
QUICK CROSSWORD:
Across – 1 Frippery; 5 Clef; 9 Reading; 10 Ounce; 11 Lot; 12
Oedema; 15 Inert; 17 Unto; 19 Aeneas; 22 Unison; 24 Verb;
26 Elide; 27 Eaglet; 30 Rip; 32 Evens; 33 Unaware; 34 Leek;
35 Seat belt.
Down – 1 Fury; 2 Image; 3 Prime; 4 Raglan; 6 Lingers; 7
Fleeting; 8 Lotion; 13 Dye; 14 Muse; 16 Farewell; 18 Tuba; 20
Naiveté; 21 Averse; 23 Ill; 25 Repute; 28 Grant; 29 Evade; 31
Neat.
CRYPTIC CROSSWORD:
Across – 1 Keep at it; 6 Mode; 8 Grange; 9 Anyway; 10
Despairing; 12 Darwin; 14 Deluge; 15 Advertiser; 19 Wattle;
20 Ambler; 21 Skye; 22 Tidiness.
Down – 2 Earl; 3 Pined; 4 Treason; 5 Tiara; 6 Mayoral; 7
Drainage; 11 Hardback; 13 Wreathe; 14 Disband; 16 Treat;
17 Rub in; 18 Bess.
QUIZ CHALLENGE: 1 The Pindus; 2 1897; 3 Spain; 4 Shaun; 5 Dogs; 6 Arizona; 7 Lymph glands;
8 John Steinbeck; 9 Michelle O’Neill; 10 Olly Murs.
EASY
HARD
CROSS CODE
15 16 6 6 21 12 1 5 7 7
8 16 20 16 7 12 19 12 3
26 21 10 2 5 16 25 24 18
24 18 12 12 21 24 14 5 1
6 21 1 5 12 10 12 8 18 12
21 10 5 12 10 5 1 9 8 21 10 24
4 18 3 18 10 16
5 14 8 17 1 5 5 21 2 11 6 12
18 10 18 10 18 6 19 1 21 1
4 8 17 21 5 1 10 2 1
6 23 5 17 24 6 17 5 12
13 16 6 17 22 12 6 12 12
5 12 1 9 12 12 3 21 10 24
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
T R
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
O
Each number in our Cross Code grid represents a different letter
of the alphabet. You have three letters in the control grid to start
you off. Enter them in the appropriate squares in the main grid,
then use your knowledge of words to work out which letters
should go in the missing squares.
As you get the letters, fill in other squares with the same number
in the main grid and control grid. Check off the alphabetical list of
letters as you identify them.
SUDOKU
Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9,
and so must each 3 x 3 box.
5 7 9 1 8 3
6 5 2
6 2 7 5
4 5 3 1 7
7 5 1 4
9 2 6
2 9
1 9 4 3 8
1 3 4
2 5
3 1 6
5 4
3 9 7
2 1
9 4 8
7 3
7 6 4
2 4 9
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Markets (Smithfield)
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Court
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Bank of
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Broadgate
Minster
Court
Old
Spitalfields
Market
London
Metropolitan
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London
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London
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University
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Market
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Johnson’s
House
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Old Bailey -
Central Criminal
Court
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Cathedral
St Bartholomew’s
Hospital
Temple
Bar
City
Information
Centre
The Globe
Theatre
Barbican
Cantre
Vintners
Place
Guildhall
Guildhall
School of
Music & Drama
Milton Court
Walbrook
Wharf
Swan Lane Pier
The
Monument
Leadenhall
Building
Lloyd’s
Building
Tower
42
20
Fenchurch
Street
Heron
Tower
The Gherkin
(30 St Mary
Axe)
The Tower
of London
WATERLOO BRIDGE
National
Theatre
Chancery
Lane
London
Silver Vaults
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Inn/Gresham
College
St Dunstan
-in-the-West
Temple
area
Temple
Church
Tudor St
gate open
24 hours
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House
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Millennium
Pier
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City
Thameslink
City
Thameslink
Blackfriars
Blackfriars
Barbican
Tate
Gallery of
Modern Art
Postman’s
Park
Goldsmiths’
Hall
St Paul’s
Roman
Wall
Bankside Pier
One New
Change
Roman
Wall
St Mary
Aldermanbury
St Mary-le-Bow
Bow
Lane
Cheapside
Mansion
House
Enter underpass
(steps) or Barbican
Centre to access
Gilbert Bridge
Roman
Wall
LSO
St Luke’s
City Point
Moor
House
Cannon St
Old St
St Stephen
Walbrook
Bunhill
Fields
Mansion
House
Moorgate
Finsbury
GETTING THERE
Square
London
Metropolitan
University
Bank
Whether you use train, tube or bus, there are
plenty of options to get to the City but please check
for service changes in advance and there will be
significant road closures and restrictions in place.
T: 0343 222 1234
tfl.gov.uk
cityoflondon.gov.uk/roadclosures
For parking or more general enquiries please email
dbe.events@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Monument
Royal
Exchange
Leadenhall
Market
St Dunstan
-in-the-East
Liverpool
St
Custom
House
Tower
Millennium
Pier
ACCESS/TOILETS
There is a dedicated disabled persons’
viewing area at Ludgate Hill. This map
shows accessible WCs but not all are
to full wheelchair access standard.
lordmayorsshow.london/day/access
To find your nearest toilet, visit
Bishopsgate
cityoflondon.gov.uk/toilets
Institute and Library
or
download the Toilets 4 London App
Cutlers
Gardens
All Hallows
by the Tower
Fenchurch
St
Tower
Hill
Petticoat Lane
Market
Beaufort
House
Toilets
Open Sun:
8am-5pm
Aldgate
Roman
Wall
Tower
Gateway
St Katharine
Docks
Aldgate
East
PARK ST
UPPER GROUND
SUMNER ST
Festival
Pier
Queen
Elizabeth Hall
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GREAT GUILDFORD ST
BLACKFRIARS ROAD
BFI
Southbank
HATFIELDS
Purcell Room
STAMFORD ST
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BOROUGH HIGH ST
Royal
Festival Hall
Hayward
Gallery
ST THOMAS ST
Waterloo
BFI IMAX
OUTWARD
Mansion House to
Royal Courts of Justice
• 10.45am
Lord Mayor travels from
Guildhall to Mansion
House
• 11am
Procession leaves Mansion House.
Lord Mayor waves off procession
from Mansion House balcony
• 11.30am
Head of procession reaches Royal
Courts of Justice
Southwark
• 12.10pm
Lord Mayor leaves Mansion
House to join the procession
• 12.20pm
Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress
arrive at St Paul’s Cathedral to be
blessed by the Dean
• 12.40pm
Lord Mayor arrives at Royal
Courts of Justice, to swear Oath
of Allegiance before the Lady
Chief Justice of England and
Wales and the Master of the
Rolls
Borough
Market
Guy’s
Hospital
London Bridge
The
Shard
London
Bridge Hospital
INWARD
Royal Courts of Justice
to Mansion House
• 1.10pm
Head of procession sets off
from Victoria Embankment
Hay’s
Galleria Southwark
Crown
Court
The
Scoop
• 1.35pm
Head of procession arrives
back at Mansion House
• 2.10pm
Lord Mayor rejoins procession
at Royal Courts of Justice
City
Hall
Tower
Bridge
• 2.40pm
Lord Mayor arrives
back at Mansion
House, and is greeted
by City Aldermen
and livery company
Masters
St Katharine’s
Pier
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