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page 3. THE LIFE
page 6. OUR WEEKLY EVENTS
page 7. MAJOR EVENT: PARTY OF THE YEAR
page 8. FREE WORKOUT PROGRAMME: LES MILLS
page 10. 10 BEST ROOFTOPS IN LONDON
CONTRIBUTORSCONTENT
• Marketing Manager
KAROLINA SRAMLOVA
• Graphic Designer & Art Director
ALESSANDRA CHIAVARO
RENÁTA ŠPICEROVÁ
• Editor
AMANDA AZIZ
• Co-Editor
ABHINAV SINGH
ANDRES MONTANO
Should you have any questions, please feel contact your dedicated House Manager:
KINGS CROSS - [email protected]
SPITALFIELDS - [email protected]
NOTTING HILL - [email protected]
As many of you know, The Nido Collection’s Spitalfields, King’s Cross and Notting Hill buildings were recently purchased by Greystar’s student housing brand, PRODIGY Living.
Our In-house teams have transferred too to make sure you recognise a friendly face. They can assist you personally at the front desk and should you need further information on our buildings, head to www.prodigy-living.co.uk and under the “Cities” tab, click “London.” By clicking on the desired location, you will find further information on each of our great properties. We’re working hard to upgrade our facilities in the coming months and rest assured that we will continue to offer our social and learning events too.
LETTER FROM NEIL BURTON
"Our goal is to provide you great locations, events and learning opportunities to enhance your studies in London".
NEIL BURTONDirector, Greystar Europe Holdings Ltd.
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We’ve had some exciting events take place over the last month in our buildings. Our Art Therapy Workshops have been helpful during the exam period and many of our residents began enjoying the sunshine by spending time on our 33rd floor at Spitalfields House balcony. Some of our entrepreneurial residents have launched a new brand, MyBrand London, in our Spitalfields House Auditorium and there are always many creative meetings taking place in our spaces. To book a meeting space or The Auditorium for your own event, please contact [email protected].
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FUTURE TECH TRACK - MAY 20THAn insightful and inspiring event, the first of our TED talk-style series, Future Tech Track, was a great success. The innovators taught us a lot about incorporating tech into our everyday lives and residents had the chance to network with influential leaders and entrepreneurs in the tech industry.
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FASHION SHOW - MAY 22NDA fantastic turnout on our first fashion event in collaboration with University of the Arts London students, which featured 6 brilliant designers for both male and fe-male fashion. London College of Fashion’s postgraduate students and our team set the benchmark high for future fashion events. Stay tuned, many more to come!
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|KARAOKE- Thursdays @ 8:30pm, Karaoke Room -
Grab your friends for a fun-filled night and sing to your favourite tunes in our Karaoke room every Thursday. Book your Karaoke event at Front of House reception.
|RIBS NIGHTS - Thursdays @ 7pm, Pub in Notting Hill -
Enjoy our weekly ribs nights with a mouth-watering meal. After all, Thursday is the new Friday. Meet in reception at 6:45pm.
Weekly events
|MUSIC LOUNGE- Tuesdays @ 8:30pm, The Auditorium -
Enjoy live music performed by some of our musical residents from the Royal College of Music students who showcase their talents in a variety of musical genres playing various instruments, such as piano, violin, saxophone, drums and many more.
|THE ART THERAPY - Mondays @ 8pm, The Dining Room -
Join us at our 8 session workshop series every Monday in The Dining Room to get to know yourself better, develop your personality and relax your mind.
|SPORTS SCREENING - Lobby -
Be it football, cricket, tennis or formula one, you can rest assured it will be screened for free and live at King’s Cross. Grab your friends and come cheer on your favourite teams!
|SWEDISH FIT- Sundays @ 6pm, Fitness Centre -
A variety of intense workouts at everyone’s pace according to their physical condition and mood of the day. Get your summer body in shape with our Swedish Fit workouts!
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THE PARTY OF THE YEARGREAT GATSBY THEMED SUMMER PARTY- June 5th @ 4pm, three amzing venues: Spitalfields|Boat|Mayfair -
Inspired by Long Island’s Great Gatsby party, join our three-part end of term and beginning of summer celebration with free cocktails. We will begin the evening with a pre-drink at our beach-transformed Spitalfields courtyard, followed by a boat party on the riverside and we will finish the evening off at a trendy Mayfair club.
Feel free to invite your friends and register at the link below as soon as possible as there is limited capacity on our boat and club guest-list. Don’t forget to dress your best for this sunshine-filled evening with great music and drinks.
BOOK YOUR TICKETS:Bit.ly/TheEndOfTerm
LAUNCHING: FREE WORKOUT PROGRAMME
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LES MILLS
BODY COMBAT
BODY BALANCE
LES MILLS is a series of high-intensity, world-leading fitness workouts with some of the
best motivational instructors. Their virtual programmes are easy to follow, fun and sure to drive outstanding results.
We are launching three virtual LES MILLS programmes on June 18th at 6pm in the Spitalfields Auditorium followed by the King’s Cross launch later on in June:
BODY COMBAT: A high-energy, martial arts inspired non-contact workout. Learn how to punch, kick and strike your way to a higher fitness level and strength.
BODY BALANCE: A modern yoga class, combining yoga, Tai Chai and Pilates-based moves to inspirational music.
SH’BAM: Leave your ego aside for this insanely addictive dance workout, where a fun-loving instructor guides you through simple and sassy dance moves to a party playlist.
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LES MILLS - June 18th @ 6pm -
Join the high-intensity, world-leading fitness workouts at The Auditorium in Spitalfields for free. Choose from LES MILLS top 3 virtual programmes Body Combat, Body Balance and Sh’bam to get summer body ready!
BOOK YOUR TICKETS:Bit.ly/LesMillsSpitalfields
SH’BAM
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10 BEST ROOFTOPS IN LONDON
10. GOLDEN BEE - Shoreditch -
Only a 15 minute walk from both our King’s Cross and Spitalfields Houses, this is a great happy hour spot. They also hold awesome cinema rooftop events, so be sure to stay updated for screening information!
9. COQ D’ARGENT - Bank -
A favourite among locals, this roof terrace marked by its green grass and extensive cocktails list is one-of-a-kind. If you’re a fan of french cuisine
and fancy a weekend brunch, check out their Saturday Brunch!
8. SKY GARDEN - Fenchurch Street -
Located on the 35th and 36th floors of the Walkie Talkie building, this glass-clad and greenery-filled roof terrace is sure to impress. Take a 10 minute walk from our Spitalfields House and check out Sky Garden’s open and vibrant outdoor area any day from 11am-6pm. If you fancy live music, be sure to check out their “Sky High Sessions.”
7. ON THE ROOF WITH Q- Oxford Street -
Located on Selfridges rooftop, On The Roof with Q offers a superb summer drinking and dining experience. If you’re spending your summer in London, it is definitely worth checking out as it’s only opened 18 weeks out of the year.
6. HUTONG, THE SHARD- Hutong -
Hutong, Chinese cuisine at the top of The Shard, is truly unique, sighting some of the best views of London’s Thames and bridges. The 72 story-high building won 2013’s Skyscraper Award, so it’s definitely worth experiencing once in your life while living in London.
5. AQUA KYOTO - Regent Street -
If you’re looking for a place to enjoy a delicious Asian-Fusion dinner with a spectacular view of London, Aqua Kyoto is a great spot located on top of London’s buzzy Regent Street.
4. RADIO ROOFTOP BAR - Aldwych -
ME Hotel’s Radio Rooftop has amazing views of iconic London sightings. A great location to bring friends and family for lunch, happy hour or a late night drink with tapas-style
Though I adore a good meal, I often find a restaurants overall design and ambiance plays a crucial part in a
great dining or happy hour experience. London is a phenomenal place to explore a variety of cuisines with amazing views. If you’re looking to enjoy a good meal or drink with a view this summer, you can’t leave London without visiting these 10 breathtaking rooftops:
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burger sliders, croquetas and other delicious sharing dishes.
3. MADISON- St Paul’s -
Great music and drinks for a boozy happy hour, Madison rooftop terrace is an absolute must. Located in front of St Paul’s cathedral, get ready to witness a stunning sunset!
2. KENSINGTON ROOF GARDENS - Kensington-
Over 75 years old, this is one of the oldest roof terraces with a luxurious Spanish feel. Located close to our Notting Hill House, it is surrounded by flowers, greenery and real pink flamingos, truly unlike any other roof terrace.
1. DUCK & WAFFLE / SUSHI SAMBA - Liverpool Street -
The highest roof terrace in London, Sushi Samba is a great spot for dinner and drinks, with a trendy outdoor bar and beautiful open-concept design. If you fancy live music, check out their “Sunday Music Sessions.” Two floors up, experience a brilliant brunch at Duck & Waffle. It is a five minute walk from our Spitalfields House, so there’s no excuse to not check it out, even if just for the lift ride up!
BONUS: SPITALFIELDS HOUSE - 32nd and 33rd Floors -
You don’t have to leave your home to experience an up-close and exceptional view of London. If you’re looking to capture your best candid’s of London’s iconic skyscrapers The Shard, The Heron Tower, “The Gherkin,” BT Tower, “The Cheesegrater,” St Paul’s and countless others in one view, head up to the 32nd and 33rd floor of our Spitalfields House.
TOP 3 UK SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALS
PRESENTED BY: DAN CALABRESE
Our resident Dan Calabrese, passionate music lover and rising DJ star, suggests the top 3 music festivals you should experience during your summer stay in London:
1. GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL June 24-28 2015
Located near Pilton, Somerset, England, Glastonbury is a five-day music festival and one of the biggest music festivals in the world. With previous big-name headliners like David Bowie, Jay-Z, Coldplay, Radiohead, Oasis and Beyonce, this years major headliners are Foo Fighters, Kanye West, The Who, Florence & The Machine and Pharrell Williams.
2. WIRELESS FESTIVAL July 3-5 2015
Wireless Music Festival takes place yearly in the heart of London. They are celebraring their 10 year anniversary this summer, so it’s no surprise they have some of the biggest names in music headlining their festival. This years main headliner is Drake, who is also performing on June 28th with special guests as an opening to celebrate the festival’s 10th birthday. Other performers include Rita Ora, Big Sean, Jhene Aiko, ASAP Rocky, Travis Scott, Avicii, Mary J Blige, and many more.
3. PARKLIFE June 6 & 7 2015
Taking place at Heaton Park in Manchester, Parklife allows you to experience some of the most diverse music genres all in one festival. Some of this years performers include Disclosure, Nas, Fatboy Slim, Mark Ronson, Jamie xx, The Roots, James Blake, Wu Tang Clan, Earl Sweatshirt, Rudimental and many more.
As a Business and Marketing graduate currently completing her Master’s in Music Industry Management, Amanda has much experience in Marketing & PR in a variety of creative industries such as music, food and fashion.
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