by Dee | Apr 4, 2016 | Featured, GloWellness, Travel
As part of the Glotime UK Challenge, we share a formally closely guarded secret as we explore the idyllic fishing village of Hope Cove in Devon.
During the War many young evacuees were scattered across the countryside to escape the air raids that were excelling across the Capital.
One of the children to be sent away by their parents was a young Sylvia Thomas and her sister Betty, alongside Sylvia’s classmate Julia.
As they embarked the train with hundreds of other kids, they had no idea where they were heading, but were among the lucky ones who arrived at Hope Cove to be chosen by the local residents who had been elected to house children in their care.
Sylvia and Betty were the last to be selected, perhaps because of their less than glamorous attire, as they believed in later years, with their ‘pudding basin’ hairstyles, as their mother believed that if they looked ‘ordinary’ they would be selected by good well meaning folk – she was ahead of her time.
Her plan worked and Sylvia and Betty were indeed chosen by a hearty farmer husband and wife who fed them fresh produce every day and treated them as family, being childless through no fault of their own. Sylvia and Betty stayed in touch with them for years after the war ended, and visited them every year until their passing in the early eighties.
So Hope Cove was the place they spent those troubled War Time years, and yet it was a place they played safely and without fear. Remembering recently – Sylvia spoke of plays that she and Betty rehearsed and performed within the rocky inclines on the beach with their friend Julia and other children who had also been evacuated from London.
You have probably guessed that Sylvia Thomas was indeed our very own Sylvia Anderson who has recently passed away, and who went on to become one of the first Film Producers in the UK in the sixties and the creator of the iconic Lady Penelope and co-creator of Thunderbirds and a host of other programmes. She also co-founded Glotime.tv.
These days, Hope Cove still lives up to its name and is a top rated five star holiday destination. It is a beautiful coastal sanctuary, and the picturesque fishing Village of Hope Cove is two villages in one – Outer and Inner Hope. At Inner Hope there is a collection of cob or stone cottages around a tiny square.
The Village of Hope Cove nestles in the shelter of Bolt Tail in the curve of Bigbury Bay, with clean sandy beaches and delightful and varied scenery along the rugged Coastline.
Perhaps you too could cherish the beauty and simplicity that Hope Cove offers for you, and as you do, remember how it became a refuge for so many young people when they needed it the most.
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by Glotime | Feb 3, 2016 | Featured, GloWellness
Are you ‘brow beaten’ by the various advertisements heralding the arrival of a new miracle mascara or lipstick. Are you sticking to your tried and tested brands and shades.
Here are a few ideas to gently coax you out of your comfort zone, and give you the lift you deserve to overcome those Winter blues.
If indeed blue has always been your eye shadow colour, then you are well on trend, as the no makeup look is definitely over, and electric blue is back with a capital B. Kiko Milano are doing a great High Pigment Range of shadows in vibrant colours, so check out their website with some equally amazing seasonal offers.
O.M.G. WOW eye mascara from Bobbi Brown at £23, really is an incredible buy if your budget will stretch that far. Think of it as an investment as big lashes are also in this Spring and you won’t have to repeat buy as with other mascaras for quite a while.
Lips are red and luscious this season, and ‘Lady Danger’ at Mac is a gorgeous vibrant ‘to die for’ shade, coming in at £15.50.
Check those brows, and look out for the new bars that are springing up everywhere, we found some set up in Super Drug for the threaded brow and you can either drop in or book in advance.
WUNDERBROW UK is an incredible discovery at £19.99 and will allow you to easily define your brows which will give you the confidence you need, as it appears natural and is also long lasting.
Clarins 3-dot liner is back and has been perfected, and is great for precision. The price is £21 and it is worth every penny as it will not need replacing for a very long time.
L’oreal True Match foundation at £9.99 is a find, and as well as being relatively inexpensive is a sturdy and reliable base to match your skin tone.
Nails are French and polished, a look that is eternally elegant and adaptable, and you can always add colours to the tips, painted patterns and emblems to spice up the look.
If we have given you some inspiration and helped you to look at your makeup regime, then why not go the extra mile and get yourself down to one of the beauty outlets who will spend time with you to perfect your beauty regime.
Facebar in Shoreditch for instance, offer a complete makeover for as little as £20 which will be masterminded by one of their trained makeup artists, where you will get an honest assessment of suitable blends and colours for your skin and personality.
Some of the major Department Stores throughout the country are offering makeup sessions with their various brands, if London is not an option or if you are attached to a brand, and will be a worthwhile exercise to re-inspire you as making up is really not that hard to do.
by Dee | Jan 27, 2016 | Featured, General, GloWellness
We are all so excited that our two year anniversary is coming up, and on the most romantic and celebrated day of the year – Valentine’s Day on the 14 February.
There has been a flurry of excitement around the office as we prepare for our own celebrations, and we are making this a landmark occasion as we move towards our big Birthday and all that we have achieved over the past two years.
We have taken part in numerous Charity events and are in the process of hosting an historic event at The Landmark Hotel on the 6 May – The Pink FAB Ball – raising funds and awareness for the incredible Charity – Breast Cancer Care.
We have received our very own stamp frames around our family’s most iconic character Lady Penelope from The Royal Mail.
During this time we have seen the screening of Thunderbirds with the relaunch from ITV, with our very own co-creator Sylvia Anderson returning as Great Aunt Sylvia in one of the episodes.
We have partnered with some iconic and innovative organisations, and made fabulous new friends and brought inspiration and joy to many from our fantastic team of writers and innovators.
While we are on the subject, did you know that Valentine’s Day was first associated with romantic love around the time of Geoffrey Chaucer in the Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. In the 18th-century England it took on another life, and became an occasion when lovers expressed their feelings for each other with flowers, cards and love hearts, as it is today. It is now an international occasion, and one that is Universally celebrated.
So back to today, and I know you will all be holding your breath and waiting for some ideas for your own celebrations. Well as you can imagine we have been working hard to give you some ideas so that you are all ahead of the game and will give you time to order or book your meal, and here they are.
One of our favourite websites www.notonthehighstreet.com are doing a fabulous personalised ‘I love you’ pendant – perfect for Valentine’s Day, with some other amazing cards and gifts.
Order your dozen red roses from www.moonpig.com for only £21 – no gender judgement here. Both men and women will love these.
Go to www.cocoeden.com to order your everlasting silk flowers together with fragrance capsules.
Log onto www.virgin.co.uk/romantic-gifts-for-him or her and there are some unusual Valentine’s Day experiences from hot air ballooning to sports events and entertainment.
For romantic meals in London, book now for some amazing deals.
Galvin at Windows
Mayfair’s Michelin-starred Galvin at Windows restaurant on the 28th floor of the London Hilton on Park Lane is hosting a whole week of Valentine’s meals. Enjoy a lobster lunch from 10-14 Feb, a Valentine’s Saturday on 15 Feb, and for Valentine’s Day itself, a five-course menu including canapés and Kir Royal. Oh, and those magnificent views across Hyde Park.
Babylon
Romance 100ft above London can be yours if you book a Valentine’s Day dinner at Babylon restaurant in Kensington. A scenic London skyline and a live jazz band will provide the ideal backdrop to a decadent four-course meal, including fried quail eggs with truffled egg yolk dressing and roast rump of lamb served with aubergine caviar and chutney. And for dessert, hot dark chocolate fondant with pistachio ice cream and crystallised rose petals. £80 per person which includes a glass of Champagne plus entry into the Club and Spanish Garden for dancing and a firework display at 10.45pm.
Aqua London
Soak up the romance of the West End at Aqua London which comprises of not one but two rooftop restaurants, both looking down onto Regent Street. Your Valentine’s Day dinner at Japanese restaurant Aqua Kyoto will consist of a four-course menu that includes miso marinated black cod with white asparagus and uni butter, and wagyu sirloin with kohlrabi puree and beetroot flower. Alternatively, enjoy a romantic evening in the Spanish restaurant, Aqua Nueva (pictured above), where grilled fillet of hake with chickpea puree, white prawns from Huelva and baby squid, and roast loin of venison with migas await. Both Valentine’s Day dinners are £80 per person and include a glass of Veuve Clicquot champagne (or a Japanese Velvet cocktail at Aqua Kyoto). The adjacent Aqua Spirit cocktail bar has a DJ until 1am for the later love birds.
Chelsea Riverside Brasserie
Escape the crowds for a secluded meal at Chelsea Riverside Brasserie at the Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour, which looks out onto swaying yachts and calm waters. This is a perfect setting for a three-course Valentine’s Day dinner. The Valentine’s Day menu includes duck, lemon thyme sea bass fillet and grilled tri-tip steak. £29 per person.
