HENLEY FESTIVAL LAUNCHES NEW CHARITY INITIATIVE RISE To coincide with its 40th anniversary, Henley Festival has launched a new charitable initiative called RISE designed to nurture the next generation of talent to take their first steps into the world of performance and creativity, both in front and behind the spotlight. RISE provides opportunities for young musicians, comedians and visual artists to perform or show their work, as well as helping them before and after with marketing and production. This sits alongside a work experience programme to support aspiring talent working behind the scenes, including sound engineers, lighting designers and stage managers. Watch out for RISE performers across the festival week that takes place from 6th to 10th July 2022. To find out more, visit https://henley-festival.co.uk CROWNE PLAZA HOTELS ANNOUNCE UPDATES Crowne Plaza Marlow in Buckinghamshire has recently enjoyed a complete refurbishment. The luxurious AA Rosette-awarded hotel and spa is set in five acres of landscaped gardens with a private lake where couples can host a wedding fireworks display. There’s a choice of elegant and spacious banqueting suites, including the Winterlake Suite, which accommodates up to 460 guests allowing couples to host their celebration in a single location. The talented chefs have earned an AA Rosette in recognition of their exceptional culinary skills, and are pleased to offer a variety of different options for the wedding breakfast. In addition to traditional British dining, there’s a speciality Indian kitchen on-site for those preferring authentic Indian cuisine. To find out more and to book, call 01628 496 819 or visit www.cpmarlow.co.uk Crowne Plaza Reading East is the sister property, a luxurious new 4 Silver Star 2AA Rosette hotel set in landscaped grounds in Berkshire. Ceremonies and receptions take place in a choice of stylish function suites, including the Buckingham Suite, accommodating up to 220 guests, and the Frogmore Suite, hosting up to 110 loved ones. The hotel has been awarded 2AA Rosettes for outstanding culinary talent, and provides a selection of wedding breakfast options. Guests will be able to enjoy the hotel’s exceptional wellness and spa facilities, as well as complimentary secure parking. To find out more and to book, call 01189 444 231 or visit www.cpreading.co.uk CELEBRATE WITH PATISSERIE VALERIE’S NEW SIGNATURE COLLECTION Patisserie Valerie has launched its new luxury Signature Collection of cakes, beautifully iced and exquisitely flavoured, available for nationwide delivery. With seven impressive handmade designs, from modern ombre effect to showstopping two-tier rosette cakes, there’s something for every special occasion. Each cake within the Signature Collection can be ordered with a vanilla sponge with a strawberry compote filling, or a chocolate sponge with a chocolate cream filling. For a complete celebration in a box, include a free personalised inscription, or add glitter cake toppers, candles or balloons. The Floral Waterfall Cake, pictured, serves 22-24 people and is priced at £85. A striking design featuring five layers of sponge coated in beautiful shades of lavender and lilac, the Swiss meringue buttercream is decorated with intricate rosettes and sugar pearls cascading down the cake. The blue (or pink) Ombre Rosette Cake, also pictured, serves 16-20 people and is priced at £75. Two tiers combine in vibrant shades of blue buttercream with delicate hand-piped roses and ombre stripes – perfect for weddings. To shop, visit www.patisserie-valerie.co.uk/collections/signature-collection 10
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