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The best in the world, again, Van Ryn’s Brandy

The House of Van Ryn’s is celebrating its second consecutive year of victory after yet again taking home the Worldwide Brandy Trophy at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) in London. The Van Ryn’s 12-Year-Old Distiller’s Reserve – produced at the Stellenbosch-based distillery – was selected as the finest potstill brandy at the 47th annual edition of the IWSC; one of the most respected wine and spirit competitions in the world which, incidentally, sets the international benchmark for quality. Nearly 90 countries entered their samples this year and each sample is judged according to its class. Judges raved over the Van Ryn’s 12-Year-Old saying it had a “stand out nose packed with ripe and dried fruit where apricot, pear and mango are most expressive.” The palate was described as being fruity and well backed by lots of floral notes, and the finish as being “long-lasting, character-filed.” Free signup to our Expat Match ...just click ex-patriates.com now !…

Erina Abraham:- South African artist, holds inaugural London exhibition

Award-winning artist Erina Abraham announced today that she will be holding her inaugural exhibition in London this month and next. What is the exhibition about? The exhibition South African Moments captures the vitality of life in contemporary South Africa. Erina’s vivid and colourful paintings depict sunny South Africa and its rainbow nation, drawing inspiration from the beauty of the natural world and people, especially women. This exhibition captures everyday life moments, telling a story of love and labour. Free signup to our Expat Match ...just click ex-patriates.com now !! Erina Abraham lives and creates her art in Johannesburg and has been an artist there for more than 25 years. Regarding this art show, Abraham stated “I am very excited to be bringing a taste of South Africa to London. I look forward to sharing my inspirations with a new audience. The show will be a celebration of South African life and culture.” Where can you see Erina Abraham’s work in Londo…

Weekend travel information for 29 June 2018

Here is our weekly travel update to help you get around London this weekend, 30 June and 1 July, and also the following week. Most of the network will be open with services running as normal, so you’ll be able to get wherever you need to go, but to ensure your journey goes smoothly please check if any of the following affect you. Kennington improvements Until mid-September, the Northern and Victoria lines, and some stations, are likely to be busier. Bank branch Northern line trains will not stop at Kennington while we carry out essential work to make it quicker and easier to change between branches, ready for the Northern Line Extension. London Underground District line On Saturday 30 June, there will be no service between Aldgate East and Upminster. This is due to Line Modernisation work. On Sunday 1 July, there will be no service between Embankment and Upminster. This is due to Line Modernisation work. Hammersmith & City line On Saturday 30 June…

Weekend travel information for 22 June 2018

Here is our weekly travel update to help you get around London this weekend, 23 and 24 June, and also the following week. Most of the network will be open with services running as normal, so you’ll be able to get wherever you need to go, but to ensure your journey goes smoothly please check if any of the following affect you. London Underground Circle line From Saturday 23 to Sunday 24 June, there will be no service between Paddington and Hammersmith. This is due to Line Modernisation work. Hammersmith & City line From Saturday 23 to Sunday 24 June, there will be no service between Paddington and Hammersmith. This is due to Line Modernisation work. London Overground After 22:30 tonight, Thursday 21 June, there will be no service between Hackney Downs and Chingford. This is due to Network Rail track work. On Sunday 24 June, there will be no service between: • South Tottenham and Barking, due to Network Rail infrastructure work • Sydenham and C…

Weekend travel information for 11 May 2018

Here is our weekly travel update to help you get around London this weekend, 12 -13 May, and also the following week. Most of the network will be open with services running as normal, but please check if any of the following affect you. London Underground On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 May, there will be: Circle line No service between Baker Street and Hammersmith/High Street Kensington, due to line modernisation District line No service between Edgware Road and High Street Kensington, due to line modernisation There will also be no service on Saturday and Sunday before 09:00 and after 21:00 between Earl’s Court and Kensington (Olympia), due to line modernisation and track replacement Hammersmith & City line No service between Baker Street and Hammersmith, due to line modernisation London Overground After 22:30 tonight, Thursday 10 May, there will be no service between Sydenham and West Croydon, due to Network Rail track work. On Saturday 12 …

Weekend travel information for 5 May 2018

Here is our weekly travel update to help you get around London this bank holiday weekend, 5 - 7 May, and also the following week. Most of the network will be open with services running as normal, but please check if any of the following affect you. London Underground On Sunday 6 May, due to Network Rail track works, there will be no service between Stonebridge Park and Harrow & Wealdstone From Saturday 5 until Monday 7 May, due to line modernisation, there will be: Circle line No service on the entire line District line No service between Tower Hill and West Ham Hammersmith & City line No service between King’s Cross St. Pancras and Barking Metropolitan line No service between King’s Cross St. Pancras and Aldgate London Overground Today, Thursday 3 May, there will be no service between Hackney Downs and Chingford after 22:30, due to Network Rail track work. From Saturday 5 until Monday 7 May, trains will not stop at Whitechapel, due t…

Weekend travel information for 27 April 2018

Here is our weekly travel update to help you get around London this weekend, 28-29 April, and also the following week. Most of the network will be open with services running as normal, but please check if any of the following affect you. London Underground On Sunday 29 April, due to line modernisation, there is no service Circle line On the entire line District line Between Edgware Road and High Street Kensington Hammersmith & City line Between Moorgate and Hammersmith Metropolitan line Between Aldgate and Wembley Park London Overground On Sunday 29 April, there is no service between: • Romford and Upminster, due to Network Rail infrastructure work • Surrey Quays and New Cross from 20:45, due to Crossrail construction work • Sydenham and Crystal Palace from 20:45 until 23:15, due to Crossrail construction work • Highbury & Islington and Shadwell from 21:15, due to Crossrail construction work From Monday 30 April until Thur…

Weekend travel information for 20 April 2018

Here is our weekly travel update to help you get around London this weekend, 21-22 April, and also the following week. Most of the network will be open with services running as normal, but please check if any of the following affect you. Strike action is taking place on the DLR from 04:00 on Friday 20 April, until 03:59 on Tuesday 24 April. The strike has been called over a dispute with KeolisAmey Docklands who operate the DLR on behalf of TfL. We aim to offer a limited service over the four days, which coincide with the London Marathon on Sunday 22 April. For up to date information on what services may operate. London Overground * On Sunday 22 April, there is no service between: * Euston and Kilburn High Road until 12:15 and after 20:30, due to Network Rail track work and Network Rail work at Euston to enable High Speed Two (HS2) * Surrey Quays and New Cross after 20:45, due to Crossrail construction work * Sydenham and Crystal Palace from 20:45 until 23:15…

Weekend travel information for 23 March 2018

London Underground Due to line modernisation work, all weekend there will be: Circle line No service on the entire line District line No service between Edgware Road and High Street Kensington Hammersmith & City line No service between Moorgate and Hammersmith Metropolitan line No service between Aldgate and Wembley Park London Overground There will be no service on: Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 March between: • Hackney Downs and Enfield Town/Cheshunt (via Seven Sisters), due to Network Rail infrastructure work • Romford and Upminster, due to Crossrail construction work and Network Rail infrastructure work Sunday 25 March between: • Liverpool Street and Walthamstow Central, due to Network Rail infrastructure work • South Tottenham and Barking until 12:30, due to Network Rail track work On Saturday 24 March, trains will not stop at: • Cambridge Heath station, due to Network Rail infrastructure work • London Fields st…

Weekend travel information for 16 March 2018

London Underground Due to ballast and track replacement, and points and crossings refurbishment, there will be: Metropolitan line No service between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge Piccadilly line No service between South Harrow and Uxbridge London Overground There will be no service on: Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 March between: • Romford and Upminster, due to Crossrail construction work and Network Rail infrastructure work • Sydenham and West Croydon, due to Network Rail infrastructure work Sunday 18 March between: • Camden Road and Stratford from 21:45, due to Network Rail infrastructure work • Highbury & Islington and Dalston Junction from 22:00, due to Network Rail infrastructure work • Gospel Oak and Barking (eastbound) until 09:00, due to Network Rail infrastructure work • Liverpool Street and Enfield Town/Cheshunt (via Seven Sisters)/ Walthamstow Central, due to Network Rail infrastructure work TfL Rail This weekend th…