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It’s not all camel rides through the desert in the sandy vista of Oman, although they are possible! The vast expanse of land is mythical in itself, shadowed by mountains, and exotic architecture, captivating locals and ghost towns, it is easy to get carried away by an Arabic adventure.
I visited Oman when the country was still in its forty days of mourning- the much loved Sultan Qaboos bin Said had passed away, and the country was sombre. However, it didn’t affect the stunning scenery, and vistas which dominate the southeastern coast of Western Asia.

It may be slightly naff to wear the same watches, bit like Joey and Chandler as bracelet buddies in the TV series Friends, but sharing a horological masterpiece that looks fabulous can be stylish if you get it right. Here's our pick of the best matching watches as wedding gifts for him and her.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch
Rolex Lady Datejust 31 mm  for her.
£9,550
Rolex Datejust 41 mm  for him.
£10,550

I recently received an invitation to join the real-life rescue rangers on a muddy play date just outside Northamptonshire.
The purpose of the day was a team-building exercise for some awesome people who work in and around Northamptonshire, keeping us all safe. 
In attendance were the Rural Crime Team, Lowland Search and Rescue Northamptonshire, Northants Serious Collision Investigation Unit, the Safer Roads Team of Traffic Cops and even the new Chief Constable for Northamptonshire Police.

I've been using a pair of Jabra 65t earbuds for a while now and they have become pretty invaluable. Going out without them feels as bad as leaving your phone at home.
Aesthetically, the Elite 65t is a pretty compact pair of earbuds and are well shaped to sit, largely, flush with your ears. They are supplied with 3 pairs of eargels, I use the largest. They fit snugly and have never fallen out or even come loose while I’ve been using them. The 65t’s are comfortable and light and actually, you don’t even notice you are wearing them.

Henley Festival is one of the top events in the British social calendar!
 
 
Music
Madness, James Blunt, Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
Sara Cox Presents Just Can’t Get Enough 80S
Disco Classical With Kathy Sledge Of Sister Sledge. Classic FM Presents Classical Salute
Featuring The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted By Stephen Bell
Presented By Myleene Klass
Comedy
Matt Forde | Anuvab Pal | Milton Jones | Al Murray | Chris Stokes
Simon Evans | Shappi Khorsandi | Olga Koch | Ken Cheng

Following his experience restoring a client’s John Harrison clock, Surrey-based specialist clockmaker Matthew King has created what is believed to be the first ever replica of the earliest Harrison wooden clock, originally produced in 1713 by John Harrison, who later succeeded in solving the problem of calculating longitude while at sea.
To make the clock replica, self-taught clockmaker Matthew had no guides or instructions, but instead took much of his direction from the original Harrison clocks and his own research. The project was a true exploration of Matthew’s passion.

Having been a professional make-up artist for more than 20 years, I’ve worked on countless editorials. Some of my favourites have been bridal campaigns for Vera Wang, one of the most iconic wedding dress designers, and I often get asked about bridal make-up. I have done the make-up for so many brides on their wedding day that I’ve developed something of a foolproof formula that always goes down well.

Legendary British artist Bryan Ferry, singer with ‘Rock & Roll Hall Of Famers’ Roxy Music, has announced his upcoming project album ‘Live at the Royal Albert Hall 1974’ ahead of a brand-new UK tour commencing this coming March.
The release, which is a recording from Ferry’s first-ever solo tour and described as a “seminal performance”, is now available to the public for the very first time. Scheduled for release on 7 February 2020 via BMG.

There will be thousands of objects at the  Open Art Fair from an eclectic and inter- disciplinary mix of dealers, to surprise and delight visitors who relish ‘intellectual and decorative shopping’.
 
This apt phrase comes from a new book (The Man in the Red Coat by Julian Barnes)  true story of three French grandees of the Belle Epoque (1880s and 90s), a prince, a baron, and innovative  surgeon  to the great and good:  all three dedicated  aesthetes, aware that the West End of London would be the most promising destination for a treasure hunt. .    .
 

For centuries, the classic London clubs in St. James’s and Pall Mall were where ‘The Establishment’ effectively ruled society; their highly elitist memberships comprised the inner circle of the aristocracy.