Archive for August, 2011
August 31, 2011 - 8:59 am
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!
Tags: chocolate, Dairy free, Vegetarian Posted in Uncategorized |
August 30, 2011 - 9:23 am
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!
Tags: Architecture, bar, Design Posted in Uncategorized |
August 27, 2011 - 10:43 am
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
Tags: Caro Emerald, Celebrity Liaison, gig, Music Posted in Uncategorized |
August 25, 2011 - 12:31 pm
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!
Tags: Fun Posted in Uncategorized |
August 23, 2011 - 8:58 am
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?!
Tags: Cava, Cocktails, Fizz Posted in Uncategorized |
August 22, 2011 - 11:43 am
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.
Tags: Cava, Celebrity Liaison, Dance, Fizz, Strictly Posted in Uncategorized |
August 19, 2011 - 11:39 am
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!
Tags: Cava, Celebrity Liaison, Fizz, Recipes Posted in Uncategorized |
August 12, 2011 - 1:38 pm
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.
Tags: Charity, CSR, Dogs, Dogs Trust Posted in Uncategorized |
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!
Tags: Collies, Dogs, Vegetarian Posted in Uncategorized |
…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!
Tags: Fizz, Fun Posted in Uncategorized |