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    Now, this isn't a gift membership - but if you're looking for a special treat for someone and they are in or headed to London, how about giving them a Fortnum & Mason Afternoon Tea for Two in The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon?

    Fortnum & Mason has an incredible history.   Originally an exceptional grocer in the heart of London, it's now one of the world's preeminent destination stores.   And the tradition of taking tea has been an integral part of that growth.  

    So how about Afternoon Tea in the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon?  It actually was originally an apartment for the Fortnum famly, and then in the 1920s and 1930s, became an interior decorating department.  Then it became an antiques department and a restaurant known as St. James’s.  However ,since 2012 it has been serving up Afternoon Tea! 

    The Salon was opened by the late HM The Queen, in the presence of their Royal Highnesses the then Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Cambridge.  So this really is a rather special place to tuck into sweet and savoury delights!  Imagine having Afternoon Tea in this Salon, opened by royalty!

    To make Afternoon Tea all the sweeter, Virgin Experience Days have a couple of offers on Afternoon Tea for Two in the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon!

    Enjoy a host of sweet and savoury delights - finger sandwiches and exquisite cakes, together with freshly-baked scones with clotted cream and of course Fortnum's preserves.  An expert 'Tearista' will be on hand to advise you which tea is right for you - there's quite a range of signature blends, single-estate and infusion teas!

    How about a Fortnum & Mason Afternoon Tea for Two in The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon?
    How about a Fortnum & Mason Afternoon Tea for Two in The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon?
    Enjoy this - it's on special offer, too, with Virgin Experience Days
    for £140.00 instead of £160.00

    And, if you feel like adding some bubbles...

    You could indulge in a Fortnum & Mason Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two in The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon
    You could indulge in a Fortnum & Mason Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two
    in The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon -
    this is also on offer with Virgin Experience Days for £160.00 instead of £191.00

    Tuck in and enjoy!

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    The 21st June is World Giraffe Day, and just in time for its arrival, Whipsnade Zoo have announced the very exicting news that they have welcomed a baby giraffe into the world! 

    Welcome to the World, baby giraffe!
    Welcome to the world, little one!
    Image © Whipsnade Zoo

     

    This is lovely news!  The reticulated giraffe calf was born on Monday 17 June to mum Ijuma and dad Bashu.  Well done to them!

    There are celebrations for World Giraffe Day at Whipsnade Zoo on the 21, 22 and 23 June, and also at London Zoo on the 21 and 23 June - a great chance to see the zoos' tallest reisdents!

    By the way, you can get up close to the world's tallest animals with a Meet the Giraffes experience at Whipsnade Zoo.   Stretch your neck out for more information here.



  3. If you're looking for a membership for a spa and health nut in London, how about a Rena Spa Three Month Full Club Membership?

    Enjoy full use of the state-of-the-art facilities. 
    Enjoy full use of the state-of-the-art facilities.
    They include a 25 metre swimming pool, steam room, sauna room and Jacuzzi.


    You’ll also have access to the fully equipped gym and dedicated function work out area.
    You’ll also have access to the fully equipped gym and dedicated function work out area.


    Spa Rena is in Greater London
    Spa Rena is in Greater London

    Member benefits including complimentary towels, infused water, hot drinks and fruits, and shampoo and shower gel in the showers.

    Not only that, there's a 20% discount on spa treatments and 10% discount at Leo’s Bar and Restaurant.  And you receive two free guest passes included in your membership!

    A great way to relax and unwind...all for £225.00!

    Find out more from Virgin Experience Days.

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    Now this isn't a membership - but it's a great offer!   

    Until 31st May 2024, Red Letter Days have a special offer on The View from The Shard for Two with Champagne!


    Enjoy great views of London from the sky heights of The View from The Shard!

    This is a great chance to enjoy London landmarks from new heights, as opposed to gazing up at them from the ground.  There's 360 degree views of London from the open-air Skydeck - what can you spot across the city?  

    Enjoy a glass of Champagne each as you take in the view, and there's also a digital photo package and a panoramic guide as part of this special offer!

    Instead of paying £106.00, it's now available through Red Letter Days for £69.00.  The offer is available until 31st May 2024, so don't hang about! 

    As a visitor from this website, you can also use our exclusive discount code AHW2024RLD to get a further 10% off!  The code is valid to 31st December 2024, and it's site wide, although some products are excluded.

    Anyway, head over to Red Letter Days to find out more about this great offer here.