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Age is no barrier to Olympic success

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Adult Horse MaskYesterday proved to be another successful day for Team GB as another 2 golds were added to our fantastic London 2012 haul to bring the total to an amazing 18. Even more fantastic was the news that one of the members of the gold medal winning team representing Great Britain in the show jumping competition was Nick Skelton OBE who was taking part in his 6th consecutive Olympic games. Continue reading →

Masquerade Parties – A Great Form of Fancy Dress

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Seen as some of the first instances of fancy dress, masquerade balls first came about in the 15th century and were associated with medieval royalty. During the 16th century, they became extremely popular in Venice, with Venetian masks being incorporated into and becoming a central feature of the Venetian Carnival, and this is where most people tend to associate their origins. It wasn’t until the early 18th century, however, that this tradition made its way to the UK, when a semi-public masquerade ball was held at the Haymarket Opera House. Continue reading →

Throw a masquerade ball for a party of timeless elegance

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Masquerade balls have been around for centuries, and it’s no wonder that they’ve stood the test of time. Traditionally favoured by royalty, the elite and upper classes, balls of this nature offer a kind of style and sophistication that no other party can quite match. These are not your average fancy dress parties – these are a chance to really go all-out to come up with a costume that’s as elegant as it is striking, giving you a party of timeless elegance that no-one will ever forget. Continue reading →