The cosmetic surgery industry in the UK is reported to be worth billions, with some 100,00 cosmetic surgery procedures being carried out each year. The most common of these procedures is breast enlargements which has seen a dramatic rise since the turn of this century as the operation has become more acceptable in society and less costly. The industry is one of only a handful of industries that have bucked the trend against the global recession in recent years and has continued to grow and flourish.

For those reluctant to go under the knife there are a number of non-invasive cosmetic enhancement procedures that can go some way in helping you to achieve the look you want. An example of some of these procedures would include laser surgery, cosmetic tattooing and chemical peels.

Whether you are wanting to have a non invasive procedure done, or are even considering cosmetic surgery such as a nose job or liposuction London is probably the best place for you to head to. Although there are some great cosmetic surgery clinics across the United Kingdom, London has such a wide variety to choose from, and it is important that you are not compromising on what is right for you just because the location of the clinic is near to where you live.

No doubt you have probably heard about Harley Street located in central London, which is noted for its large number of private clinics and specialist centres that offer cosmetic surgery. However there are world class practitioners across the city that should certainly be considered whilst you are doing your research.

Make sure that you seek out and read independent reviews on individual clinics and do not soley rely on the feedback posted on a clinics own website and if possible follow the word of mouth, it’s the best way to make sure you make the right choice for you and your body!

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In the world of theatre there are very few that are relatively new to the scene. Housed below the vaults of London Bridge, the Southwark Playhouse was founded in 1993 and is in a setting that is simply dramatic and soaring. An eclectic mixture of works from emerging writers and the classic are presented every season at the theatre. Some of the works covered in past performances include The Canterbury Tales, Shakespeare, and there have also been puppetry and multimedia presentations.

The theatre this season, as always, will be keeping with its very high production standards with its presentation of Howl’s Moving Castle. This fantastical tale was penned by Diana Wynne Jones and was also made into an animated film. It was adapted for the stage by Mike Sizemore and narrated by Stephen Fry with music composed by the Guillemots’s Fyfe Dangerfield.

The show has been widely advertised in the newspapers and on the tele, it would not be too surprising if it was also advertised on pop up displays. When people attend they will not be disappointed with what they see as the production is very well put together.

Davy and Kristin McGuire are the directors and they are also responsible for the design and production. In the show there is an ambitious mixture of projection and live action which works well to unravel the story of Sophie. Sophie is an 18 year old who goes on a quest seeking to break a magical spell that ages her prematurely. The spell was cast by an evil witch. Sophie begins to work for a notorious wizard named Howl, who is rumoured to have consumed young women’s hearts. It is while in Howl’s magic castle that Sophie seeks to not only break her own spell but that of Howl’s.

The show is suitable for children 7 years and older and will run until January 7, 2012 at the Southwark Playhouse.

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You can visit The Crossness Pumping Station which showcases the development and evolution of steam engines in England. This is a very significant part of the development of the Industrial Revolution. Without the steam engine, London would never have become the commercial hub of the world. Without steam engine, we would not have manufactured automobiles. Without steam engines, bulk of the human progress that we see today would have never happened.
Instead of focusing on museums alone, you can check out such other places where steam engines are showcased. It is advisable to log onto the Internet and check out more about the trust or the organization highlighting such historical developments. You will discover that the trust has received a financial bonus and is currently in the process of upgrading facilities and amenities for visitors.

While this is a good thing, it is obviously going to affect the ability of the station to function properly. It is advisable to have a look on the Internet to ensure that you do not land on a day when the engines are not put up for display. That would be a shame as you would have to come another day to enjoy the wonderful displays and machines.

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As the end of the summer holidays approach, parents are probably fast running out of ideas to keep the kids amused – without resorting to the TV and the Playstation! Luckily, the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich has plenty of family activities on offer at the end of August, which kids of all ages can get involved with and enjoy. Beats hearing them yelling at each other while you hide in your home office searching for the cheapest IT support in London!

Get yourself and the kids out of the house for a few hours, hope the weather is sunny enough to enjoy a stroll in Greenwich Park, and head south of the river via the foot tunnel from the Isle of Dogs. OK, a walk through a gloomy underground tunnel might not seem like a typical summer activity, but kids find it fascinating…

Once you get to the Old Royal Naval College, there is plenty to keep both you and the family entertained, including Craft Days on a weekend, when everyone can dress up in Tudor costumes, try their hand at traditional crafts and even play some of the games that children would have enjoyed in the past.

August 28th sees a very special guest arrive at the College, Grace O’Malley, the Pirate Queen. Actually, it’s just an actress putting on a performance, but don’t tell the enthralled children that! Shows are put on hourly throughout the afternoon and are free. Despite her gruesome life on the ocean waves, Grace’s story has been edited, to make it suitable for all the family.

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Lidos are open air pools. Many of the London lidos were built in the early 1900s. In 1937 Brockwell Park Lido opened and it is the premier lido in south east London. In the middle of a sunny day during school holidays it is absolutely packed with happy screaming children. There are, however, an equal amount of cool hipsters of the urban sort is you are looking for the possibility of meeting people and some fun social interaction. The lido is open until ten at night Monday to Friday then half nine on Saturdays and nine on Sundays. Pack a grown up picnic with sangria, tapas, a portable tape player and a large blanket to spread out. You can enjoy your picnic in Brockwell Park after your swim and invite any interesting people that you meet to join you for a chilled out evening under the stars.

With all of the activity it is best to move the party out of the lido for some quality socializing. Safety at the lido is of the utmost importance. I met a woman in the park who had recently been travelling and staying at motels in the United States. Outdoor pools are much more common there than the are in the UK, but the standards are not nearly as high. She had a terrible reaction to the chemicals and was trying to get accident USA compensation for the terrible rashes she suffered. British pools are much safer and cleaner, though many lidos have closed because of the difficulty of keeping them open at the highest standard. Brockwell Park lido was refurbished in 2007 and is now run in partnership with a charity called Fusion. This helps with the ongoing care and maintenance of the lido as well as providing an abundance of other health and fitness activities. If pilates seems too serious, you can always go for a dance or zuumba class. It is a whole new way to look at night life.

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For the highly cultured people, there comes a plethora of wonderful options, starting from the Royal Albert Hall, the Royal Opera House to several hundreds of fringe and west-end theatres that feature big named shows, all of which are packed with well-known celebrities. Then there are plentiful cinemas with star-studded premiere shows taking place on most weeks. Not to forget, there are hundreds and thousands of laid-back and informal London pubs and bars, London restaurants and clubs all over the city.

A concentration of pubs, clubs and bars can be easily found across Soho as well as West End. Soho serves to be the home of a thriving gay scene. So, don’t wonder if you run into some popular faces around Soho. Apart from Soho, the Leicester Square is another draw for the travelers with its bright lights. This area is equally good if at all you know where to look into. Don’t forget to check out particular areas like Islington towards North, Shoreditch in East, Notting Hill in West and Clapham towards south. Tamarai is one of the most best known restaurants and night clubs in London.

You can even find the old taverns in London spread all throughout the city. The most popular of them all is the 17^th century George Inn located at the Borough High Street or The Crown at the New Oxford Street. All of these are most noticeable. However, the bar section in particular is known to offer a lot of special alternatives. If you really want to take pleasure in the nightlife of London, then you have to be in the city.

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There are so many treasures on the south bank and beyond, but most Londoners seem to think that the city stops on the northern edge of the river.

If you’re a bit scared of crossing the Thames for the first time, then how about dipping your toes in first on the other side? The BFI IMAX is just by Waterloo and is one of the best places in London to see a film! If you’ve never visited an IMAX cinema before, make sure you go to the BFI Southbank first. A cheap conversion at an ODEON cinema for example will only leave you disappointed and wonder what all the fuss is about.

The BFI IMAX instantly draws your attention as it is contained in a cylindrical tube that looks like one of those old gas containers from a distance. Find your way across the busy roads though and you realise just how big this cylinder is when you get to the entrance! It’s almost clinical negligence that finding the right subway to get you to the centre can take you a bit longer then you would expect, especially if you’ve never been there before. It’s worth the effort though as upon entry you’re greeted with plush red carpet and a proper box office – it feels like a proper cinema. There’s a bar to enjoy a drink before the show in the main foyer and one upstairs outside the auditorium for good measure.

Everything pales into insignificance though when you take your seat and are confronted by a screen taller then four double decker buses and three times as wide. Designed to fill your view and immerse you in the film, you will spend the next few hours whisked away into whatever movie you came to see! Every program is introduced by a member of staff which is a nice touch and makes you feel like you’re on a real night out. Highly recommend.

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With its beef sourced exclusively from grass-fed Aberden Agnus herds owned by small farms located in the Scottish Highlands and its buns from a fourth generation family baker in the East End, Byron justifiably prides itself on being the maker of ‘proper hamburgers’. Along with a range of economically priced hamburgers, its menu also offers fries, salads, desserts and alcoholic as well as non-alcoholic drinks. The Kensington branch is one of its seven pan-London outlets and is, like the rest, easily accessible by the Tube.

“Simple freshly prepared French food at value for money prices”, that’s how Cote styles itself as. Not unjustifiably too, for as press reviews, critical comments, consumer ratings and awards attest, Cote is a true blue French affair sans the monetary hassles. Like all others, the Soho branch too is open, though its opening and closing timings vary. The menu too is more or less the same as other branches, though, of course, there are a few regional variations. Lastly, the branch is Wi-Fi equipped and, in keeping with modernity, has online menus as well.

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As many online reviewers attest, Café Helen can justifiably be regarded as an all out kebab dream. It may be small and jam packed and it may not have any seating worth its name, but its kebabs and shawarmas are reckoned by one and all as some of the best to be had in all of London. No wonder then that Helen is a bit choosy about its timings and besides being closed on Tuesdays it’s usually shut during the day time all other days of the week.

Situated in the basement of an 18^th century building, Polpo London is a quaint little addition to the teeming galaxy of Soho’s cult and theme restaurants and pubs. Styled as a Venetian bacaro, Polpo’s menu shows everywhere the unique touch of Chef Tom Oldroyd’s creative spirit, as if everything has been rightly created with the help of hairdressing scissors, along with such Venetian classics as cicheti. There are also breads, meats, fishes and, not to forget, an enticing wine list featuring contemporary classics from four of the good importers in currency today. Polpo is open all seven days of the week and also takes reservations for private events.

The Real Greek chain of restaurants promises to provide patrons “an extraordinary, Mediterranean dining experience complemented with exceptional service in a relaxed atmosphere”. Opened in 1999, this Hoxton branch was the first of the chain and set benchmarks for the rest to follow. The trademark authentic Mezedes, Souvlakis and Sharers all started from here. It takes private reservations for events of up to 8 and 16 and is open from Mondays to Saturdays from 11:30 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. and on Sundays from 11:30 A.M. to 10:30 P.M.

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As it was, only one of the venues on their list even let them in! That was Mahiki in Mayfair, which I always thought was stretching the WAG tag a bit too much anyway. It tends to be more of a haunt for football media personalities than the players themselves; more Jamie Redknapp than his cousin, Frank Lampard. Not that I’d have turned down a spin on the dance floor with Jamie…

The rest of the bars and clubs that they tried to get into – Aquum, Chinawhites, Movida – all pegged them for what they were; a group of older women taking the piss out of their usual clientèle. They gave up in the end and came back to Borough to meet me, where they were very popular with the boys in our local. One of the guys had even had a trial with Dagenham and Redbridge, so I guess the girls sort of got their WAG night out after all!

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