Stephanie Utting's Back to University Last Supper at Sketch Restaurant

EMC3 are sad to say goodbye to Events assistant Stephanie Utting, who is returning to Bournemouth University to finish her BA (Hons) Event Management degree after a year on a student programme working hard for EMC3. Many of the courses at Bournemouth University offer a year out on placement, giving students the chance to get a more hands on experience in the industry they are studying.

So to celebrate all Steph’s hard work this past year,the team were taken to Sketch Restaurant www.sketch.uk.com by the Directors, one of EMC3’s favourite event restaurants that brings together food, art, style and music perfectly. For all of you who have not yet visited Sketch, you must. Even if it is just to check out the awesome egg –like toilets!! The whole venue has an imaginative neo-futuristic feel, with an absolutely stunning interior design. We are talking unusual, almost bizarre, but it really works. Each room is different from the last; the gallery boasts a mesmerising 360 degree screen running round the room that you could watch all evening, with images from emerging artists and designers; very modern and technological. In contrast there is The Parlour, a room that makes you feel like you’ve been dropped into Louis XVI’s 18th century lounge, antique furniture with a quirky twist. It was here that the first cocktails started flowing. After umming and ahhing over the cocktail menu for a good 15 minutes we chose the brightest, fruitiest cocktails possible needless to say they were delicious!

The food at Sketch is as delectable & beautiful as the building, and tastes even better than it looks. It is predominately French, with a modern and international twist. Canadian lobster aspic with mini lobster éclair was a strong candidate for the favourite starter. It was almost impossible just to choose one dish and not just say I’ll take it all! All the main courses were cooked to perfection and so well presented that they looked like they could possibly be part of a new art exhibition at the Tate Modern, almost too good to eat. Almost! The veal was a winning choice, as was the lamb; in fact all the dishes gave our taste buds the treat of a life time! As for the desserts, lumpy custard has no place here and is replaced by the likes of rose water marshmallows and iced pineapple parfait.

After a little encouragement Steph gave a small speech, and thanked each of the Directors for all their help, support, and individual characteristics that have made her time at EMC3 so enjoyable. With no encouragement needed, Baba burst into song and for she’s a jolly good fellow echoed through the gallery. Baba then presented Steph with a stunning Tiffany bracelet on behalf of Alistair,Baba, Daniel & EMC3 (Steph’s boyfriend James looked horrified that every single one of his presents may have just been trumped by a little blue bag! Sorry James).

All of us at EMC3 would like to wish Steph best of luck with her final year. She will be missed greatly by all of us and there will always be a spare desk here for you Steph!!!


Written by Saskya Liney
Lifestyle Enhancer

VIP Champagne Room at St Pancras Station

St Pancras Grand: Searcy’s Champagne Tasting

http://www.searcys.co.uk/st-pancras-grand

Bubble! It is undeniable how much Champagne has become the centre of our social lives. It’s no longer saved for weddings and special birthdays; Champagne can be brought out anytime, anywhere. So when given the invitation to try a champagne tasting at St Pancras Grand’s private room at the Oyster and Champagne Bar located on the Upper Concourse, we could not refuse. The Champagne bar is a stunning addition, separate to the restaurant, with leather booths, comfy sofas, and even a private room for more intimate events.

Did you know?

• Only a choice of three types of grapes are used to make Champagne?
• There are over 50 million bubbles in a bottle of Champagne?
• The UK consumes over 37 million bottles of Champagne a year?
No, neither did we! But thanks to the hospitality of Searcy’s and Eduardo’s wisdom, we left with insightful history and trivia of champagne, alongside the taste of plenty of Pommery Champagne. We sampled a Champagne for every season, then an extra special Pommery’s Champagne which was delicious  I think it’s safe to say that we will all be taking a leaf out of Eduardo’s book and no longer just saving Champagne for special occasions.

Written by Saskya Liney, Events Assistant, EMC3

Global Zero Nuclear Summit rules the world at The Savoy Hotel in June 2011

Global Zero Rules - Books not Nukes!

http://www.globalzero.org/

CNN, ECONOMIST & CNN PRESS:

See http://globalzero.tumblr.com/

Last week we helped organise a wonderful Summit at the Savoy Hotel for some of the most cordial & forward thinking American Clients I have ever come across. The cause was to discuss the global disarmament of nuclear weapons.

We had some great brains involved including Dr Bruce Blair, Mr. Matthew Brown, Mr. Derek Johnson, Mr. Tom Hampson-Bellon, Rt. Hon Dr Hans Blix, Dr Jennifer Allen Simons, Rt Hon Magaret Beckett, HRH Queen Noor of Jordon, Baron Des Brown, Sir Malcolm Rifkin, Lawrence Bender, Ambassador Richard Burt, Ex CIA Agent Valerie Plame Wilson, Rt Hon. George Carey ( all blinged up), Air Marshal Ajit Bhavnani, Hon. Keiichiro Asao, Maj. Gen. Pavel Zolotarev & Mr Raymon Frankel to name but a few......

Here is how it was broken down:

100 International Leaders Launch Global Zero Campaign To Eliminate Nuclear Weapons

Distinguished Group Developing Step-by-Step Plan for Phased, Verified Reductions to Zero Nuclear Weapons

Leaders Agree That Eliminating Nuclear Weapons Is Only Way To Stop Proliferation and That a Special Russia-U.S. Partnership is Needed

New Worldwide Poll Shows Overwhelming Support For Getting To Zero Nuclear Weapons

One of the most interesting Summits I have ever had the honor of being part of.....

Keep flying the flag Derek, Caitlin, Holly, Shing, Galit, Drew, Trevor, John Michael & the GZ crew!

Pictures will follow - Thank you God!!!!

The One Abuja - 1st Group comes to Nigeria !

Map of Abuja

We have been asked to market a very exciting new property project in the heart of Nigeria which is innovative and most futuristic. It is called "The One", which comprises of new aged Apartments run as Hotel rooms & suites. The mother company may have it's critics and sceptics but all must realise this daring enterprise is the future - so embrace it and get involved as the apartments are going fast! I am all for commercial progression when with the right due diligence it will in time better the property markets allure of investing in Nigeria as a whole.

Contact me for more details!

Virgin Galactic In Space Edutainment Experience - Any takers?

A few weeks back we were priviledged enough to organise an edutainment experience event for a cherished Client hosted by Stephen Attenborough, Commercial Director of Vigin Galactic. WOW! $2000,000 to be a space tourist and already over 200 signed up passengers. I think I would when I can! Especially when the return to earth's Shuttlecock Theory .

Good work Sir Richard & the Cosmic Crew:

When you watch a space shuttle launch or see old video clips of the Apollo moon landings, you may dream of flying into outer space. In the past, that privilege has been reserved for highly trained astronauts and a few high-paying passengers. But the dream could become a reality for more people as a new space liner called Virgin Galactic sets up shop. You'll just need to scrape up about $100,000 first. True, that's not cheap, but it's a whole lot better than the $25 million that other space tourists have paid.

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Photo courtesy Virgin GalacticSir Richard Branson (left) and Bert Rutan, the brains behind Virgin Galactic. See more space tourism pictures.
Virgin Galactic is the brainchild of British billionaire Sir Richard Branson. He has partnered with Burt Rutan, the designer of Ansari X Prize-winner SpaceShipOne, to build a fleet of spacecraft that will carry paying passengers into outer space and back.
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Virgin Galactic has licensed the designs and technologies of SpaceShipOne to create two new ships, SpaceShipTwo and WhiteKnightTwo (the turbo jet that carries SpaceShipTwo into the air). The ships were unveiled in January 2008, but passengers have been signing up since 2005. And sometime around 2010, they'll finally be launching into space.
SpaceShipTwo takes passengers on a wild two-and-a-half-hour flight, blasting them 360,000 feet (109,728 meters) above the Earth and giving them a four- to five-minute zero-gravity experience (and, as an added bonus, passengers officially become astronauts by traveling more than 50 miles (80 kilometers) into space). After the brief suborbital flight, the spacecraft re-enters the atmosphere and glides back to Earth.
Both Rutan and Branson believe that the success of their designs has opened the door to space tourism, that tourist flights can be done safely and that the space tourism industry will be successful. So, how do these new spaceships work, exactly? How safe are they? And how do you score a spot on a Virgin Galactic flight?

How it all began !

Nigeria Pre Inauguration Visit in April 2011

Nigerian Art Rules!


Fish or Fishes ?

Attention!

No country for non oil men...

VIPs & Yachts

Naija Art

Abuja or Bust !

Mosque in Abuja

Abuja over the hill ....look over yonder!

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja

This trip to Nigeria was filled with anticipation as there were solid projects of Govt. Events & Property Marketing Projects I was going to work on. Destined for both Lagos & Abuja I was ready for action. Most people outside Nigeria think it is such a barbarous & chaotic place. Although there may be a slight hint of the above it is no way anywhere close to the those nightmares we see & hear of in the media. There are still the masses whom are under the suppressive yoke of International Finance, Corruption & Oil Deals but it is getting better thanks to the likes of our President Goodluck Jonation & the youthful Governor of Lagos State Babatunde Fashola. There is light at the end of the tunnel!

I was also quite excited to return as every time I go home I always seem to be in the middle of some interesting functions or phenomenons. This time I was not disappointed once again as I was invited to a great Art Exhibition in Lagos by the enchanting Mrs Oskar (Wanda) Ibru transporting across their super yacht along the lakes to the Art Gallery. Lagos is such a fervant & triving market for African paintings, sculptures & artefacts ....... we are going through a blinding renaissance that I hope will also yield positive returns to the Artists themselves.

I also went with Olorugun Oskar Ibru to a Nollywood & Music Studio Launch in Badaga, Lagos called J3 Media which was not only impressive & spriritually filling but should actually work......Viva Innovation & Multimedia Services.

Abuja bound I was fortunate enough to have my good Friend Kunle O at hand as a guide and host during my property site visit to "The One" Hotel Appartments fopr which I am an Agent.

Nigeria is slowly but most distinctly moving in the right direction - all we need to do is find a way to work together to quicken the pace!!

Viva Nigeria!

A little prayer goes a long way......

The Vanessa Show - Jay Jay & Baba's 2 minutes of Fame ;-)

Catch us ...once again as guests on THE VANESSA SHOW -CHANNEL 5 Wednesday 20th April ->> we are joined this time by Daybreak's Kate Garraway ;> x
If you miss it watch again here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb-sMSpXiqY&list=SL

Reena & Rufus's Vintage Shop - 50 Golborne Rd, Notting Hill Gate

If you are ever in the Notting Hill area for a tea, walk, checking out some art or shopping you would be at an advantage if you were to go up the Golborne rd to one of the most edgy but bargain finding clothes, art & furniture stores in London. My good friend Reena has successfully launched her shop in Notting Hill's trendy and developing centre of Golborne rd.

Worth a pop in....say Baba sent you ;-)

Murcia- San Javier-Mar Menor y La Manga

El Hombre Jose

Sideways Up

The Scuba

The Map
La Manga

The Chef Santi

The ease

Your Future

The Tuna that was.......

The rollerbalding drift

The Boys

Bienvenido

There is a place in Southern Spain where the sea is beautiful, the beach is clean, the scuba diving is dazzling, the golf is teed up and the people are enchanting. It's only a couple of hours away from London even by Easyjet and yet not a lot of people know that! It is Murcia, not just the city but also the region. Great wine, awesome food and such kind people. My good friend Jose Miguel Palazon is a top lawyer in the region with all the business & municipal links you would ever need to rent, buy or visit the region. I was there last week-end to scuba, enjoy the company of good new friends and eat paella mariscos. We all know that Spain has it's own economic problems but that hasn't disheartened the raging bull spirit of this gallant people to enjoy life and show love.

Viva España y la Región de Murcia!!!!

For any enquiries for Holiday retreats, Golf trips, Scuba diving or just Culinary delights give us a call on +44 203468 3901 !!!

Gordon Ramsey's Maze - Chef's table withWestfield

On Thursday we decided to celebrate with lovely clients from Westfield after successfully implementing a series of Prize winner concierge rewards & incentives programmes over the last 3 months. To my pleasant surprise, because of the great business we give them, we were treated by Catherine and the Gordon Ramsey Holdings Group to a most veritable meal on the Chef's table hosted by Head Chef & top man Alex Marks www.gordonramsay.com/maze/chefs/headchef . We were spoilt by being treated to a tasting menu that was out of this world. I dine most luxuriously but the service, kitchen vista and most importantly the portions & food blew my mind. Also seeing my old friend Jonas back at Ramsey in the role of Maitre D' almost brought a tear to my eye. Whatever anyone says about Mr Ramsey, his influence, Godfather-esque love for food & staff have made his restaurants a travellers destination that should make all the Brits proud. Time to praise greatness as it should be praised!

England V Ghana Wembley triumph with Fashion Genius Ozwald Boateng

WOW! What an experience! What an awesome vibe! Big up and respect to our West African neighbours Ghana for their productive, professional and skillfull determination to snatch a draw from the teeth of defeat. I went to this awe inspiring game with the British Ghanian Bespoke Couture Fashion Designer Ozwald Boateng www.ozwaldboateng.co.uk and his son. As we are working on Fashion Experience Events www.emc3.eu/pdf/fashion_men.pdf for Private Clients at his flagship store in Savile Row, it was a good opportunity to bond and enjoy the game. To our pleasant surprise it turned out to be one of the best football games either of us had ever been to. The atmosphere, the singing jubilant Ghanians, the beautiful colours and sheer audacity of the Black Stars to come back to draw in Wembley from being 1-0 down; was a once in a lifetime experience. Bravo Ghana, bravo English fans, bravo Wembley and bravo Ozwald for continuing to fly the flag for us Nubian Warriors!

The Vanessa (Feltz) Show, Sofa Surfer - Will it, won't it?

Last week my Sis Jay called me, as she does from time to time; asking if I want to be on TV? Thinking it was because of my good looks , articulate manner and wide girth I was flattered to get the call. No she said it was only because I was her Bro and she had been asked to bring someone along close to her to talk about relationships (no comments please) and general insights into life in London. When she mentioned it was the Vanessa show I thought warrily, "Mmm, Vanessac Feltz - intelligent, sharp lady who doesn't hold back on her punches". Worth a banter :-) Then I found out I was to be along side her reporter/singer hubby Ben Ofoedu, a fellow compatriot: how could I resist? I know she gets a lot of stick and the ratings have been low but I still think she's a fab lady and Ben has a lot of mileage to go on TV as a Presenter.

People in media fear women who seem far too smart and not mincers of words. Not everyone on TV should be talentless and pretty like Cheryl C. Ladies sometimes it is good to rally around someone of your gender who sees through all the baloney and says it as it is....... What happened to Girl Power?

See the show on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhXeYwMFe_w Keep fighting the good fight Guys and thanks for the airtime!