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Pay a visit to London’s smallest grand hotel, The Napoleon, in Shoreditch. It boasts a single luxury suite for an overnight stay, plus two bars, Sack and The Devil’s Darling, serving handpicked sherries and classic cocktails.
Feeling indulgent? Enjoy a night cap from the drinks trolley in the second-floor bespoke bedroom. Visit napoleon-hotel.com.
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If you are tempted to have a drastic chop, then maybe this will sway you? If you have seven inches or more to spare, GHD and The Little Princess Trust have joined forces in the Chop to your Chin campaign to make wigs for children who have lost their hair through cancer treatment or other illnesses.
Make the cut now, or find a salon near you to perfect your bob on September 21. GHD also donate to Breast Cancer Now with every product purchased from their pink blush range. See ghdhair.com.
Take part
Discover a brand-new hero on Roald Dahl Day this Wednesday. This year’s annual celebration of our favourite author sees Matilda, James, Charlie and the rest of Dahl’s literary idols welcome a new hero from his very last book, Billy And The Minpins.
Little ones can read the latest tale, take part in a Dahlicious Dress Up Day at school or watch adults create some magic with a Roald Dahl Day party pack. For information and ideas, visit roalddahl.com.
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UK-raised, US-born artist Rider has recorded many BBC radio jingles. Now she’s stepped out from behind the scenes to release her debut single, a dreamy pop song called A Little Light. Unlike so many pre-packaged popstrels, the positive role model writes, performs and produces all her own tracks and chose her name to reflect her eternal lust for life.
A Little Light is out on Friday. See ridermusicpage.com.
