A Very Merry Mayfair Christmas

AboutMayfair.co.uk would like to wish visitors to the website a very Merry Christmas.

What better way to enjoy this festive period than with a classic Christmas movie, and you won't be disappointed at the Curzon Mayfair cinema.

This coming Friday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, they are showing at It's A Wonderful Life at 6pm, and there's a 3pm showing on Sunday.

They are also screening White Christmas on Saturday (1.30pm), Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (1pm). Find out more at the Curzon website.

However you choose to enjoy Christmas, we hope it's a good one.

Cipriani Ordered To Change Name

Mayfair restaurant, Cipriani London, has been ordered by a High Court to change its name. The case was brought by the Hotel Cipriani in Italy, which originally founded (and subsequently sold) by the same Cipriani family that has now been barred from using their own name on other establishments.

The Davies Street haunt is a favourite of many celebrities, including the Beckhams and Elton John. Mr Justice Arnold ruled that the use of the Cipriani name infringed the Orient-Express trademark and could cause confusion. The Cipriani family has said it will appeal.

For further information, see the Daily Telegraph.

Gift Idea: Supercar Annual Membership

Looking for a gift idea that's just a little bit special? Then how about membership of an exclusive supercar club that will give the recipient access to 40 days driving across a year with some of the most exclusive and sought after cars imaginable.

The cars are sleek, sexy and real headturners on the streets of London. Membership of the club also entitles a partner to drive (so that's good news for you too) and also comes up with additional elite benefits such as VIP entry to clubs and bars.

Enjoy some of the most stunning vehicles on the face of the earth, without worrying about tax, insurance or depreciation. This is a gift, that will keep the recipient smiling all through 2009 and will give you some truly memorable days out. Stick two fingers up at the credit crunch and drive your way through next year in the most exotic cars you are ever likely to see.

Exclusive Supercar Annual Membership costs £10,570 from Red Letter Days.



If a whole year's supercar access is beyond what you're looking to spend, there are also a range of single day super car experiences available from Red Letter Days.

Grosvenor Estate To Buy US Embassy Lease?

The Londoner's Diary in the Evening Standard has reported that Mayfair landowners, Grosvenor Estate, are interested in buying the leasehold to the US Embassy site in Grosvenor Square.

The Embassy is planning to move to a new site in Nine Elms, and whilst this will take up to five years, applications of initial interest from bidders are being sought. Grosvenor already own the freehold to the site on the western side of Grosvenor Square.

What's On in London over Christmas

Want to find out what's happening in London this Christmas and New Year? ITV Local has put together a useful page with events across the capital, including ice rinks, Christmas markets and and Santa's Grottos.

Visit ITV Local's Guide to Christmas Events

Red Faces at 40 Savile Row, M&S Bespoke Shirts Triumph

A test of made to measure shirts carried out by Which? has placed a £30 shirt from Marks and Spencer well above a £165 shirt from tailors at 40 Savile Row. The embarrasing results came after three bespoke shirts were ordered over the internet. The M&S shirts apparently fitted well, whilst the shirts from 40 Savile Row were described as too "baggy".

Read more in the Telegraph

Bond Noël - Bond St Christmas Light Switch On

The countdown to Christmas really begins when lovers of the seasonal time will assemble at the corner of Old Bond Street and Burlington Gardens tonight for Bond Noël - the annual Bond Street Christmas light switch on.

There will be reindeer, christmas trees, carol singers and snow all the way down Bond Street and an as yet unnames special guest to do the honours of turning on the lights. It should be quite an event so pop along and get into the Christmas spirit. There's also going to be a luxury tombola in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Bond Noël lasts from 5pm until 8pm, with the switch on scheduled for 6pm.

UPDATE: The unnamed celebrity turned out to be quite a good - Miss Kelly Brook! There's some great pictures of the event on Flickr...