Of dice and men: How Ian Livingstone conquered the nerd universe November 11, 2022 In a leafy enclave of West London, Ian Livingstone is balanced precariously upon a chair in his study, grasping for a top-shelf box filled with incredibly rare figurines. The legs of the chair creak in protest, and there is a moment when I fear I may be responsible for the untimely death of the man [...]
Reasons You Should(n’t) Love Me, Kiln Theatre review: Masterful comedy about being single and disabled November 11, 2022 Amy Trigg is a name we’ll be hearing from and seeing more prominently at the top of cast lists in the years to come. She won The Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2020 for this piece, her debut play, which has just been on a nationwide tour and now returns to the Kiln Theatre where it [...]
The Crown is royal cosplay – look out for James Bond and King Charles as a 1990s rock star November 11, 2022 There’s been much hoo-haa about how The Crown isn’t historically accurate, but one element about the show that is close to fact is the style sense of the royals. It’s hard to believe by today’s standards but in the 1990s Prince Charles was actually something of a style icon. God love him, but these days [...]
Poverty and inequality are harming the world’s children and it’s time to act November 11, 2022 | City Talk We must do all we can to alleviate the suffering of children during times of crisis to ensure healthy and happy future generations are fostered. A 2020 study on the falling living standards during the Covid-19 pandemic published by Science Advances took evidence from over 30,000 respondents across nine countries, one being Nepal that the [...]
Ollie Phillips: Pace on the menu as Eddie Jones tweaks England recipe against Japan November 11, 2022 England’s team selection for tomorrow’s match against Japan tells you that Eddie Jones wants much more pace in his side. They looked lacklustre when losing 30-29 to Argentina in their opening Autumn Nations Series fixture last weekend but the inclusion of Jack van Poortvliet and Sam Simmons in the starting XV should add much-needed tempo. [...]
Southgate: James Maddison ‘earned right’ to be in adaptable England World Cup squad November 10, 2022 England manager Gareth Southgate insists James Maddison has earned the right to gatecrash a World Cup in which he has placed the emphasis firmly on flexibility. Newcastle striker Callum Wilson and Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher were also notable inclusions in Southgate’s party for this month’s tournament in Qatar, named yesterday. But Leicester No10 Maddison was [...]
Trussonomics, Super League and Qatar World Cup: Why proactive PR matters November 10, 2022 Communications expert Matthew Fletcher-Jones explains why Qatar and Fifa are fighting a losing PR battle over perceptions of this year’s World Cup. Imagine you proposed a revolutionary approach, promising growth and a brighter future. Yet you never got out of the blocks as your first step was revealing that the rich would get richer. Revolutions [...]
How Donor-Advised Funds provide flexible solutions November 10, 2022 | City Talk Following the introductory interview with Prism the Gift Fund’s Founder, CEO, Anna Josse, lastweek, Anna gives CityAM a closer look at how Donor Advised Funds provide flexible solutions forprivate clients and their philanthropic goals. Philanthropy is inherently personal; there are as many reasons for giving as there are people whogive. At Prism the Gift Fund [...]
A Taste of Luxury in the Mountains: Méribel November 10, 2022 | Sponsored Located in the heart of Les 3 Vallées, the world’s largest ski area, Méribel is arguably the best all-around ski resort and offers world-class skiing for all levels. It is very popular with British skiers and snowborders and the resort is made of cosy wooden chalets surrounded by trees and white peaks. If you are [...]
Allies and Inclusion: Changing the Culture in Tech November 10, 2022 | Sponsored DiverCity® Podcast · S14 E1: Allies and Inclusion: Changing the Culture in Tech To kick off Series 14, we are joined by two titans of tech, Russ Shaw, Founding Partner of London Tech Week and London Tech Ambassador for the Mayor of London and an advisory member for Founders4Schools, and Dr Sue Black, technology evangelist, [...]