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Newsletter Issue 12 |
July 2010 |
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Win a Garden Key Necklace by Alex Monroe
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This month, we are giving away four Garden Key Necklaces, worth £120 each, by British jewellery designer Alex Monroe.
Inspired by nature and the countryside, Alex’s design process always starts with a theme or narrative. The whimsical Garden Key Necklace is from his acclaimed ‘The Gardener’ collection, based on a heartfelt story told by a friend.
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Inspirational Design
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British jewellery designer Alex Monroe grew up surrounded by countryside, and nature has remained a life-long passion and source of inspiration.
Every new collection is researched and carefully considered, and the original pieces are always hand made by Alex himself, ensuring the integrity of his designs. The result is jewellery that is all at once wearable, collectable, fashionable and timeless.
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Planning a Wedding? |
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If you're planning a wedding you can never be too organised, and Debrett's is here to help.
We offer guidance on crucial preliminary decisions about style and theme, budget, ceremony and location. Our Timelines itemise the essential tasks from 12 months before the big day to the night before.
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Summer is Here...
Sporting triumphs (and disasters), long, lazy days on the river and glamorous nights at the opera... the sunny days and balmy nights of midsummer bring the world outside, with outdoor stages, garden settings and abundant al fresco entertainment.
There is no better time to be out and about, whether you favour sport, music festivals, high culture, or just basking in a glorious setting, and Debrett's is here to help you get the most out of your summer.
Don't be a stay-at-home, plan a glorious summer season at debretts.com.
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Debrett’s Guide to Festival Etiquette |
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Music festivals in the British Isles have an atmosphere of fun, spontaneity and excitement unrivalled anywhere else.
Are you thinking about going to a music festival this summer? Do you know what to expect, and have you planned ahead?
Get the most out of your music festival experience with our guidance on essential kit, our top festival tips and our golden rules for festival goers – from campsite etiquette and behaviour to nature-friendly recycling and sensible eating and drinking.
Our short film What to Pack is highly recommended pre-festival viewing...
With a little bit or preparation and organisation, you can ensure that your festival experience is one to remember.
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The Sporting Life |
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England may have crashed out of the Football World Cup, but we can still revel in Wimbledon, the high point of the tennis calendar. This Sunday sees the dramatic climax of the tournament – strawberries and cream anyone?
Debrett's has hand-picked a mouth-watering selection of summer sports: from test cricket, polo and championship golf to horse racing, Formula One motor-racing and sailing regattas.
Whether you're a committed participant or an armchair enthusiast, you can enjoy the traditional sporting fixtures on the English social calendar, or admire the skills of top-ranking professionals as they compete in some of the world's finest arenas.
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