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June 24, 2009

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Win a £3,200 five-star holiday for two in St Moritz

St Moritz is one of Switzerland’s most beautiful and varied summer scenes. Forget skiing: so nouveaux! Summertime St Moritz offers walking, as gentle or as strenuous as you like, with unrivalled opportunities for alpine botanising; swimming in cool crystal lakes; riding through the woods; tennis, golf, fishing, sailing; glacier skiing; scenic railway journeys and cable car rides up the mountains; opera and orchestral concerts; delicious food and wine on the mountain or by the lake; spa treatments — and a credit-card workout in the shops … this is St Moritz, after all!

Summer means all these and more, and our Members have a special deal at the opulent five-star Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains in the heart of St Moritz—and the chance to win a blissful four-night holiday for two worth 5,700 Swiss francs (currently £3,200).

Like a picture-postcard palace in its Alpine setting, the Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains is a palatial hotel in the best Swiss tradition. The original hotel for the wealthy taking spa treatments in the 19th century, it remains luxurious and elegant—it has been named Switzerland’s Leading Hotel for the last two years. As to the cuisine, it is sublime. And no hotel has better credentials for sumptuous spa treatments!

Members are automatically entered in the draw. To double your chances of winning, click here. For more details, and to make your bookings at special Club prices, click here or call Member Services on 020 7935 0888.


Striking limited edition bronze by Michael Simpson

A fox flushes a cock pheasant—a moment in time, beautiful and evocative, caught for ever by an artist in bronze. This stirring limited edition bronze is by wildlife artist Michael Simpson.

An accomplished sculptor, inspired by the traditions of his home country, the Staffordshire Potteries, Michael Simpson has a master’s eye for the wildlife he sees around him. Here, he catches the fox springing up to capture its prey, the pheasant feathers caught in its teeth—or perhaps the pheasant gets away—the question remains ...

This beautiful sculpture will enhance any room—and be coveted by all Nature lovers and sportsmen. The edition is limited to 150 pieces and stands 7 1/2in (190mm) tall. It is 575g in weight. Code FP01RC10. RRP £175. CCUK £119. Click here to order Fox and Pheasant Limited Edition Bronze, or call Member Services on 020 7935 0888.


Precious emerald and diamond Art Deco ring: £1,205 off

The best rubies are from Burma, sapphires from Kashmir—and the finest emeralds are from Colombia, which is where the stunning emerald in our new ring was mined. This fabulous natural emerald is very fine—and a superb colour, a true deep green emerald weighing more than half a carat.

The precious step-cut emerald has been given the classic setting it deserves—a pure Art Deco style showcase of 10 high-quality diamonds, six of them baguette cut and four corner cut to create the stunning octagonal shape, all beautifully hand-set in 18ct white gold with an 18ct yellow gold frame to set off the emerald to maximum effect. It is a work of art, typical of the attention-seeking yet stylish creations by the master jewellers of the 1920s and ’30s. This is a ring that demands attention!

Emeralds have had a fascination all down the ages. The Egyptians placed them in pyramids to denote eternal youth. The Romans believed they brought fertility. The Incas worshipped them (and the Spanish Conquistadores stole them). Philosophers have long considered that they bring wisdom and growth to the wearer—which is why they are the quintessential stone of love and devotion (and the anniversary stone for both 20th and 35th wedding anniversaries).

This ring is one which our diamond jeweller regards as being particularly desirable. The emerald is a joy. The diamonds are .65 carats in weight, 'G' in colour and SI in quality. The ring is fully hallmarked in England and carries an insurance certificate at the proper retail price of £2,900, although through the Club it can be bought for just £1,695. If you wish to surprise the lady, and do not know her ring size, it can be adjusted after presentation, free of charge.

Code ER01JK02. RRP £2,900. CCUK £1,695. Saving £1,205. One only. Click here to order Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Ring, or call Member Services on 020 7935 0888.


Dreamy silk turquoise Fortunei Kaftan, £49

Kaftans are hot this summer—cool and comfortable to wear, effortlessly stylish, the ultimate flattering cover-up—and our new pure silk Fortunei Kaftan in gorgeous tropical turquoise variegated with Amazon green is a dream. It glides beautifully over the body, softly silky, smooth to the touch.

Whenever you want to look good and feel relaxed, this is the outfit: for entertaining or relaxing at home by day, dressed up with your favourite heels and jewellery by night, on a cruise liner or a tropical beach, or an evening at the garden opera. Add shape and shorten with a sparkly belt; or leave to float in the midsummer night air …

Fortunei Kaftan in pure silk. Length 110cm. Code SK01AD01. RRP £81. CCUK £49. Click to order, or call Member Services on 020 7935 0888.


Sublime foie gras deal from the great Edouard Artzner

Foie gras, a favourite food since the time of the Pharoahs, turns a summer lunch or dinner party into a feast. Simply spoon it out and serve with fresh brown bread and wine—voila! It must be the best, of course, and our new Club foie gras specialist is the great Edouard Artzner. It is also a snip—the price of all foie gras through the Club is simply unbeatable.

Founded in 1803, the oldest producer in France, Edouard Artzner served foie gras to the French royal family, among others. Now Christophe, an Edouard Artzner connoisseur, has chosen his favourite foie gras for our Members—the styles which he and his family serve regularly. It tastes wonderful—rich and smooth, with lingering depth and finesse.

Christophe’s selected Goose Foie Gras Entier en Gelée is a fine way to enjoy the pleasures of fresh foie gras any time you wish. This glorious Goose Foie Gras Entier with wine-scented jelly is the Foie Gras of Alsace par excellence, its rich taste both subtle and delicate. It is produced by preserving the goose liver in its own fat in a glass jar, with a light, delicate seasoning. The texture of the liver becomes dense yet silky and buttery.

Christophe has also chosen Foie Gras de Canard Entier en Gelée, the whole duck foie gras with its rustic taste and melting texture, which some gourmets prefer. Both are delicious. They are taken from whole livers and cooked, ready to serve instantly—the ultimate haute cuisine standby for unexpected guests and a discerning gift for your favourite gourmand.

The Club Edouard Artzner Foie Gras Hamper contains two glass kilner jars of 120g of Goose Foie Gras Entier en Gelée and two of Foie Gras de Canard Entier en Gelée (a total 480g). Each jar serves 3-4 and keeps, unopened, for two years. Code FG05EA01. Non–members £86. CCUK £67. Free UK delivery. Click to order Edouard Artzner Foie Gras Hamper, or call us on 020 7935 0888.

¶ For larger jars of either of the above foie gras (180g or 290g), or 12 jars of 50g foie gras, either duck or goose, preserved or semi-preserved, click here or call Member Services on 020 7935 0888.

Delightful, romantic sheer silk Camille Stole, only £17

Can any girl resist this blissfully pretty silk, gossamer-light Camille Stole? We think not. It is in the softest nude, peachy–pink shades, the pattern ranging from delicate pools of colour to peony flowers, floating on air.

This lovely stole adds romance to an outfit. At 170cm long by 48cm wide, it is large enough to drape beautifully over bare shoulders to enhance an evening gown—or wear in a double knot by day as a chic and sophisticated scarf.

Camille Stole in pure silk. Code CS01AS05. RRP £35. CCUK £17. Click to order Camille Stole, or call Member Services on 020 7935 0888.


Adorably chic new Vallauris handbag: a steal at £15

We are head over heels in love with this chic new Vallauris Handbag. It is straight from Provence! We are captivated by the adorable floral print and the colours, the tiny pinpoint sparkles, the roomy size and shape, the hand-sewn wooden handles—everything about it is so Cotes d'Azur!

Choose from two colours: cherry, noir and blush lined with raspberry, or burnt umber, noir and peach lined with noir. Length: 42cm. Height: 38cm. Width: 16cm. Code VH01AS05. RRP £35. CCUK £15. Click to order or call Member Services on 020 7935 0888.

Inside this issue

Win four blissful nights in St Moritz

Fine art: a limited edition bronze
Emerald and diamond ring: save £1,205
Pure silk Fortunei Kaftan, just £49

The best foie gras at the lowest prices

Camille Stole in sheer silk, only £17
Chic new Vallauris bag, a snip at £15
Free London Club: save £600 in fees
Italian Opera and Dinner evening
Join the Club party at Henley Regatta
Bollinger Champagne Dinner at The Ritz

Your free London club near the Inns of Court

The Irish Club is a private members’ club in the heart of the capital’s ‘wig and pen’ district — between Fleet Street and the Thames, almost within the Inns of Court, and a stone’s throw from Blackfriars Millennium Pier. It combines history and heritage with club ambience, good food with an Irish flavour—and a bar stocked with perhaps the finest Irish whiskey collection in the world.

The annual membership fee is usually £450, plus a joining fee of £150—but under our new arrangement our Club members can enjoy free reciprocal membership.

The Irish Club has a remarkable history. Its founding inspiration was King George VI. Current honorary vice-presidents include the Hon Desmond Guinness and the poet Seamus Heaney. As a reciprocal member, you can join regular members at the Club’s period building at 2-4 Tudor Street, London EC4Y 0AA—an oasis on your way to and from Fleet Street, the City, the Law Courts, or Covent Garden.

Armed with your CountryClubuk membership card you can visit without pre-booking to meet friends and colleagues, or simply to work in peace in the Club lounge. Or make restaurant reservations or private room bookings by calling Member Services on 020 7935 0888. For further details, click here.

Italian Opera Evening in London's Mayfair

If you appreciate Italian opera and Italian food, and you can be in London this Friday, June 26, then join us at Avista in Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, for an evening to remember.

The midsummer spectacular combines the best Italian cucina by acclaimed Venetian chef Michel Granziera, with an evening of fabulous operatic entertainment by Opera d’Amici, who will delight diners with excerpts from La Boheme, La Traviata, Turandot, Rigoletto, Die Fledermaus and other classics.

The evening will begin at 7pm with a glass of Champagne, followed by a four-course dinner with wine and coffee. Our Members pay £65 (usually £75), including VAT and preferential seating.

To turn the evening into a luxury weekend, Members pay £132 per night (RR £428) for two sharing a Classic double or twin room at the Millennium Mayfair, including English breakfast, VAT and high-speed internet access, with free upgrade (subject to availability on arrival). To book, call Member Services on 020 7935 0888 or click here.

Join the Club party at Henley Royal Regatta

You are invited to join us in our private box at Henley Royal Regatta on Saturday, July 4, to watch the rowing, drink Pimm’s and Champagne, and dine on summer delicacies, in civilized splendour in the Grandstand Pavilion at the Phyllis Club, directly on the Finish line.

Henley is the perennial English river party. At the Phyllis Club you will enjoy the quintessential pleasures of an English summer, from a Champagne and Pimm’s reception to a three-course lunch served with wines, afternoon tea, and complimentary all-day bar. You will also have reserved car parking.

Our Club party is from 11am to 7pm and costs Members £189 plus VAT for a day’s hospitality worth nearly £300. To book, click here or call Member Services on 020 7935 0888.

The Bollinger Champagne Gala Dinner at The Ritz

Only a few places remain for the fabulous Bollinger Champagne Dinner at The Ritz tomorrow, June 25.

It will include a Bollinger and canapé reception in the 18th-century William Kent House and a five-course gastronomic menu served with vintage Bollinger Champagnes and vintage wines.

Club Members pay £140 including VAT for the entire evening (usually £160). For more details and to book, click here or call Member Services on 020 7935 0888.

 
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