Cricket Match Hosted By Raffles

One of the best things about summer is attending all the outdoor events and celebrations, enjoying the weather, and being able to have BBQ’s and other celebrations that you cannot do in the winter. At the amazing blog we ensure to make the most out of the summer season as time can fly when you’re enjoying yourself.

On Sunday 14th of August and outdoor event organised by Raffles are having a cricket match at Burton Court.  It’s going to be an eventful day filled with excitement; the event commences at midday with a display of food and drinks all day. The reception includes a cocktail bar, a delicious selection of including a gourmet BBQ available all day and Veuve cliquot bar serving refreshments throughout the day accompanied by live music.  

This year the Raffles young members will compete against the over 30s to be crowned Raffles Chelsea champions.  The cricket match will begin after 1 pm there will also be other sports including croquet, tug of war and a three-legged race this will be happening throughout the day, it’s going to be an event full of entertainment and will be amazing family day out for everyone to enjoy. There will also be a marquee filled with pop up boutiques so you can enjoy a shopping browse, there will be designers such as Taylor Morris, Heidi Klein and Octavia Hix and more. You have full access to the pop up boutiques included with the ticket you can purchase, if you have any enquiries please email for information at info@raffleschelsea.com.

Come and enjoy a beautiful day event suitable for anyone who wants to have an enjoyable time you can purchase an early bird ticket here for £11.04.

Hats Off

Summer is the season of weddings, with calendars quickly being inundated with the nuptials of happy couples. Finding a hat for these occasions can be difficult. It is lucky then that this year the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park hotel is in collaboration with British couture milliner Emily Baxendale. Together, they have created the ‘Hats Off’ collection which is inspired by the hotel’s history, its oriental influences, and makes for apt summer wedding attire. The six hats created by this luxury brand (Emily-London) will be available in the hotel until the 27th of July 2016 in The Rosebery Lounge.

Visit the hotel to see amazing hats and eat exquisite tea cakes made by the executive Chef Patissiere Heather Kaniuk. Enjoy an array of choices from raspberry rose lychee gateau and gooseberry to mascarpone and lime tarts.

To be able to admire the bespoke collection or to have a private consultation with milliner Emily Baxendale herself, call: +44 (0) 20 7201 3828 or email via: molon-rosebery@mohg.com (afternoon tea guests recieve a 10% discount off the collection).

Royal Horticultural Society’s Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Here at The Amazing Blog, we cherish the summer time. Despite the questionable weather in London as of late, summer has indeed begun and with it comes a myriad of wonderful outdoor events!

From 5th to 10th July, the Royal Horticultural Society’s Hampton Court Palace Flower Show will once again attract over 130,000 people across five days of floral displays, shopping opportunities, expert talks and family activities. This event is the largest annual flower show in the world and features elaborate Show Gardens of English and exotic plants and flowers, as well as a special Butterfly Dome where show-goers can marvel at thousands of butterflies in a tropical garden. So whether you are looking for gardening inspiration, the latest in garden supplies, plants and flowers or if you just want to get the family out for a day in the sunshine, the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is sure to please.

To purchase tickets visit the website here or to save a little money join the RHS to be eligible for advanced tickets. 

National Ladies' Shooting Day - The Shotgun and Chelsea Bun Club

At The Amazing Blog, the working week can be fairly hectic as we are sure you can all relate to! So, when the weekend rolls in we love to mix things up a bit and try something a little different. What better way to do so than with a sport that allows you to hone in your hand-eye coordination - clay shooting!

The Shotgun and Chelsea Bun Club brings women of all ages and skill levels together to enjoy the sport and to get out on the weekends to enjoy the country air and the company of new friends. This year’s National Ladies’ Shooting Day event will be held on June 11th, marking the club's second nation-wide shooting event. More than 1000 women are expected to attend the event at its 24 locations across the country, making it the largest event of its kind.

At only £39.50 per person, including equipment, guidance, and the opportunity to win some fantastic prizes, the event is bound to be a fabulously fun day out for seasoned shooters and beginners alike! Visit The Shotgun and Chelsea Bun Club’s website for more information.  

London Wine Week 2016

Following a hugely successful London Beer Week which saw 10,000 beer drinkers descend on The Old Truman Brewery in February, DrinkUp.London’s latest festival - London Wine Week - taking place this week (23-29 May 2016), was destined to be another great event! Here at The Amazing Blog we love attending events and we adore wine. So when we found out that LWW was wine-ding down this Sunday we promptly added it to our weekend plans.

The festival has returned to Devonshire Square for a third year, where all of the city's wine lovers can gather for a chance to enjoy a tipple or two. Filled with masterclasses, tutored tastings, supper clubs, meet the maker evenings, parties and pop-ups; you will have an opportunity not only to taste the wine and discover new flavours, but also to expand your knowledge about how wine is made or what food goes best with it. If all this wasn’t enough, over 100 venues across the city will be opening their doors offering £5 tasting wine flights and specially created food and drink pairings for those wearing the festival wristband.

For only £10 you will experience a brilliant event and have the opportunity to witness the very best that wine has to offer. So go ahead and purchase your wristband online here and enjoy your weekend!