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BBC Symphany Orchestra Principal Guest Conductor Dalia Stasevska and acclaimed violinist Leila Josefowicz come together for an unmissable UK premiere of Helen Grime’s Violin Concerto on 17 April. The evening starts with Julian Andersen’s glittering nightscape Incantesimi, followed by Sibelius’s The Swan of Tuonela and Grime’s virtuosic and dreamlike concerto. It ends with music from Stasevska’s home country, Finland: the searing combination of […]

No there are no actual ghosts at the Lyric Hammersmith, but the play ‘Ghosts’ brings a fascinating aura to the theatre. This is a modern interpretation of the classic by the Norwegian playwright Henrick Ibsen. It was written in Danish and first published in 1881 and first staged in 1882 in Chicago, Illinois. USA. Like […]

It’s Easter and a chance to see a unique display which appeals to all ages, the famous annual London Harness Horse Parade. The event is held at the South of England Centre, Ardingly, West Sussex on Easter Monday 21st April. The magnificent sight of over a hundred historic horse drawn carts and carriages, together with vintage […]

It is now officially Spring and one of the gastronomic treats of this time of the year is Lamb! To celebrate, I have brought you Italian Springtime lamb, with a recipe shared with me by my good Italian friend Antonio, Lamb Leg Roast with Gremolata served with fresh asparagus and baby new potatoes. Lamb leg […]

There are many advantages to hiring a housekeeper, especially when you go through a reliable agency like The Graham Agency. Not only does a housekeeping traditionally fulfil cleaning duties, laundry and ironing, but they often become the unequivocal head of the household. They can help to manage schedules and routines, ensure the fridge is always […]

The role of a housekeeper is varied. So much so that, in our experience, there truly are no two roles that are exactly the same, and no two families or homeowners seeking the same kind of professional to take on the job. The reasons for this change according to the needs of the family – […]

This month, I have brought you one of my own recipes.  I developed this while working with a friend at his restaurant in Toulouse and, while it’s based on a French dish, it differs in that it includes a strong element from Sicily.  The dish is Confit de Canard a l’Orange Rodriguez THE FOUR ELEMENTS There are […]

There is another treat for classical music lovers at the Barbican this month.  Their resident London Symphony Orchestra teams with the versatile Barbara Hannigan, who both conducts and sings, to offer three outstanding concerts. Hear the music of Roussel, Ravel, Britten. Haydn, Bartók and more from Thursday 13th of March to 20th of March, inclusive.

St Patrick’s Day Parade in London London marks St Patrick’s Day with fun and spectacular events every year, with the annual parade being held on 17 March. Patrick’s Day Parade 2025 The procession sets off at 12pm from Hyde Park Corner and makes its way along a 1.5-mile (2.4km) route, passing some of London’s most well-known landmarks, […]

We live in a changing world and the best in any field change and develop to meet today’s needs. The Domestic Staff market is no exception and we have expanded our portfolio to meet the needs of today’s families. “I didn’t know you offered that service” is a phrase we often hear when explaining our range of services to new clients.  So […]