Archive for August, 2011

Moo Free In Waitrose

August 31, 2011 - 8:59 am 1,038 Comments

Moo Free - No-Moo-Cow

Hammy Hamster and his friends at Moo Free are celebrating, because this week Moo Free chocolate bars began selling in Waitrose.

Dairy free, soya free, gluten free, organic and supporting fair trade too, Moo Free chocolate is yummy – and now you can get your paws on it in 91 stores across the nation!

Gecko Visits Victorian Gothic Masterpiece

August 30, 2011 - 9:23 am 976 Comments
St Pancras - Stairway to the Stars

St Pancras - Stairway to the Stars

The Gecko team loves great architecture – and we found it when we visited St Pancras station.

The recently opened, magnificently restored St Pancras Hotel is incredible and a joy to wander round. Obviously, after enjoying this beautiful building we had to stop for refreshment. So, we visited the Gilbert Scott Bar (as featured in You Magazine over the weekend). We enjoyed a glass of Cornish bubbly and some peppery popcorn in fabulous surrounds.
Just fantastic!

Gecko Living The Riviera Life

August 27, 2011 - 10:43 am 1,040 Comments
Caro Emerald At The Jazz Club, Camden

Caro Emerald At The Jazz Club, Camden

Often work isn’t very glam – but sometimes we get to do some fab things at Gecko. We’ve been speaking to the agent of Caro Emerald (of Riviera Life and That Man fame) recently – so obviously felt we should go to see Caro’s first gig in the UK, it was fabulous. In the intimate surroundings of the Jazz Club she had the eclectic audience, dancing, singing and smiling – lots!

Afterwards it was great to say hi to Caro and the band.

Caro Emerald debuting at the Jazz Club

Caro Emerald debuting at the Jazz Club

Charlie & The Giant Jenga

August 25, 2011 - 12:31 pm 1,024 Comments
Charlie & The Giant Jenga

Charlie & The Giant Jenga

Our weather has been unpredictable this summer to say the least – but we have had some glorious sunny moments. Here’s one captured earlier this week… We thought we would post this piccie, in case it starts raining again, to remind us of the lovely sunshine!

They have almost completed the harvest in the fields we walk in – and Charlie (Gecko’s Chairman) is always intrigued by the Giant Jenga!

Perfect Weather For Alfresco!

August 23, 2011 - 8:58 am 1,038 Comments
Shaken & Stirred Freixenet Rosado Alfresco

Shaken & Stirred Freixenet Rosado Alfresco

As the rain pours down in Berkshire, we thought we would share a great summery cocktail, which has been created by our friends (the expert mixologists) at Shaken and Stirred in Oxford.

The Freixenet Rosado Alfresco, is a short, bubbly cocktail marrying the botanicals of gin with the floral notes of elderflower and a squeeze of lime – and of course the sweeter more floral Freixenet Cordon Rosado.

Refreshing and fun on a sunny afternoon in the garden – or while having a picnic in the lounge over a wet bank holiday?!

Strictly Camilla and Gecko

August 22, 2011 - 11:43 am 955 Comments
Strictly Camilla and Gecko

Strictly Camilla and Gecko

We were looking through our images and found this one of Camilla Dallerup, who was the Strictly Come Dancing Champion in 2008, showing one of the Gecko team how to tango!

We’re looking forward to seeing who the contenders are for this year’s Strictly.

Jo Pratt’s Delicious Recipes

August 19, 2011 - 11:39 am 1,014 Comments
Jo Pratt's Exclusive Recipes For Freixenet

Jo Pratt's Exclusive Recipes For Freixenet

We had a great meeting with TV chef Jo Pratt – and showed her the recipe cards that were designed by our fabulous designer.

Jo really liked them – so we got her to sign a set for us!

She created the recipes exclusively for Freixenet, they are simple to make and delicious too!

Giant Dogs Trust Dog Spotted

August 12, 2011 - 1:38 pm No Comments

Giant Dogs Trust Dog

Giant Dogs Trust Dog


Driving down the famous A34 at West Ilsley, Gecko spotted the Giant Dogs Trust Dog – Dogcilla. He was no doubt heading off to raise funds for fabulous charity, the Dogs Trust.

Purple ‘Collie’ Farming

August 7, 2011 - 5:35 pm 979 Comments
Purple Veg

Purple Veg

Friends of Gecko know that we are big fans of Collies. So, this year when we decided to have a go at growing some veg we thought we would try some cauli… and some kale, broccoli, onions, carrots and sprouts.
Here are the latest fruits of our labours – including a Purple Cauliflower!

The Summer Season Starts With…

August 2, 2011 - 2:14 pm No Comments

Gecko At Ascot

…Ascot of course!
Way back in June Gecko spent a rather damp day courtesy of lovely Catherine at Klinewort Benson having a fabulous time at the races in some great company
Lucy and Deborah are wearing their new Hobbs outfits, bought especially for the occasion.
Whoever took the piccie had obviously had a couple of Pimms!