Kokova Magazine

British chocolate maker Thorntons have teamed up with the prestigious Park Lane Hotel in London to create an indulgent chocolate afternoon tea exclusively for Chocolate Week 14th - 20th October 2013 Thorntons' Master Chocolatier Keith Hurdman has been working closely with the hotel's Head Pastry Chef, Sarah Hartnett, to create a chocolate afternoon tea influenced by some of Thorntons' exciting new flavours, with chocolate running right through the menu from the sandwiches to the desserts.

London's exclusive the May Fair Hotel plays host to UK RumFest's official after party, inviting rum lovers to celebrate and raise a toast to the world's largest rum festival and the esteemed Golden Rum Barrel Awards. Taking place on Saturday 12th October 2013 - the doors will open at 8pm for a night of cocktails, canapés and the DJs playing, setting the rhythm to round off Saturday's rum celebrations in true style.

The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO), directed by Tommy Smith, presents Jazz Toons featuring special guest Jacqui Dankworth. This autumn, The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO) and their very special guest Jacqui Dankworth will be delivering some very early seasonal presents in the bendy shape of wild and wacky Looney Toons, Big Screen Gems and evergreen songs from timeless Disney classics.

Tickets are now on sale for London's spectacular Christmas destination - Hyde Park Winter Wonderland running this year from Friday 22nd November 2013 to Sunday, 5th January 2014. Returning for six exciting weeks of winter festivities, with FREE admission, there will be even more entertainment and new attractions than before. PWR Events and The Royal Parks are thrilled to announce the main attractions that will be making a welcome return to Capital's most popular and dazzling winter event.

Chocolatier Lisa Marley launches 'The Great Chocolate Bake' The spotlight is being turned on talented home bakers this Autumn with a huge celebration of chocolate creations, lead by renowned chocolatier and baker Lisa Marley. Britain's biggest and best loved baking brand, Dr. Oetker has commissioned Lisa to create a range of exclusive recipes for 'The Great Chocolate Bake' - inspiring the nation to push the boundaries of baking with chocolate. UK bakers who enter their most creative chocolate cupcake will be in with the chance of winning a trip for two to New York City - the home of the cupcake.

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