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5. Forest Mantras
Luxury Ayurvedic Skincare brand, Forest Essentials, have unveiled the Yantra Festive Gifting
Collection. Etched in Gold, these exquisitely intricate patterns are believed to be visual representations of Mantras - everyday positive phrases that lift the spirits, these sacred symbols
possess the ability to infuse our surroundings with purifying and shielding energies, therefore
o昀ering a sanctuary of tranquillity and protection. Inspired by the convergence of divinity and
art, each Yantra serves as a unique way to gift daily a٠恩rmations in a beautifully visual way. The
nine beautiful gift boxes will each comprise a di昀erent selection of Forest Essential products,
all containing rare Ayurvedic ingredients. Launched exclusively in the Forest Essentials Covent
Garden store and Forest Essentials website as of 8th September, the gift boxes include Magic of
Gold (£155) Selection of Best Sellers (£90) and Kashmiri Nargis Collection (£75)Indian Rose
Absolute Collection (£70)
www.forestessentialsindia.com
6. The Art of Banksy
The Art of Banksy opened on London9s Regent Street on 13 September and has announced a
global exclusive, with the 昀rst ever Flower Thrower being added to the exhibition9s 150+ authenticated pieces. Additionally, the exhibition features information about the image, plus testimonies
by the photographer who 昀rst captured it. The second public debut is Mona Lisa: a signed but
previously unknown work, originally bought directly from the artist by a Hollywood A-list actor
in 2003. In 2022, it was returned to Banksy, who developed the work further to create a brandnew artwork incorporating the original. On show in London for the 昀rst time is Valentine9s Day
Mascara, which was 昀rst discovered as a street piece in Margate. Now o٠恩cially authenticated,
this street artwork will be displayed in its original form for the public to see, free of charge, in the
exhibition9s foyer.
www.artofbanksy.co.uk
7. Halloween at Carlton Tower Jumeirah
This spooky season, enjoy screenings of your favourite Halloween 昀lms, as The Carlton Tower
Jumeirah transforms into The Carlton Tower of Terror. With a selection of 昀lms, ranging from
the family friendly Hocus Pocus, to cult classic The Shining, there9s something for everyone this
Halloween. Tickets are £55 per screening, which includes a welcome drink and a selection of
delicious snacks. To kick start the experience, guests will be greeted with the devilishly delicious,
limited-edition cocktail, Nightmare on Cadogan Place, also available to purchase in Al Mare.
Featuring Belvedere vodka, activated charcoal, tonka beans, blackberries, and fresh lemon juice,
it9s is the perfect tipple to get your taste buds tingling.
www.jumeirah.com
8. Ilkley9s Literary Line-up in 50th Year
Ilkley Literature Festival has a reputation for bringing icons of literature to the spa town: over
the years, it has welcomed some of 昀ction9s most renowned 昀gures before they hit the big time,
including Ian McEwan, Bernadine Evaristo, Hilary Mantel, Donna Tartt, Je昀rey Eugenides and
Margaret Atwood. This October, it continues the tradition with the opportunity to experience two
literary giants of the future: Bryan Washington and C Pam Zhang. The festival will also welcome
author of canonical novel Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, Jeanette Winterson who will be sharing dark tales and ghost stories from her book, Night Side of the River.
ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk
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