Author: FABUK Magazine

Christmas Magic: a public sculpture of the Russian folk character Baba Yaga will appear in the heart of London On Christmas Day, while everyone will be tucking into their ham, beef or turkey, a sculpture will be unveiled, a sculpture devoted to the Russian fairytale heroine Baba Yaga, on Beauchamp Place. Sitting on a bench, speckled with glowing runes and traditional Russian designs, Baba Yaga will represent a unique diplomat – aside from time and politics. Her task will be to create an intercultural dialogue between two great nations – England and Russia – which are linked by ancient ties.…

With the last weekend before Christmas traditionally the UK’s busiest period for travellers, new research by payments innovator, FreedomPay reveals that air travellers are set to spend £56m in UK airports this Christmas, parting with, on average, £62 per person in the departure lounge, every time they fly. The survey of 2,500 UK air travellers and their airport shopping habits shows that, of the average 98 minutes people spend in the airport prior to take-off, almost a third (30 minutes) of that time is spent making purchases from both Retail and Food and Beverage outlets. Men spend more than women…

The 3rd Sochi International Film Festival and Awards took place from Dec. 11-16th, and it was a glamorous and glittering affair and showcased some amazing films, master classes and culminating in an awards show. Held in the beautiful resort town of Sochi, Russia, right on the Black Sea and at the base of the Caucasus Mountains (and home of the 2014 Winter Olympics), the festival has grown from strength to strength and this year had it’s the biggest year. Close to 20 films were shown (including 14 of which were in competition for awards), 8 documentaries, and 19 shorts, with…

During the 75th Venice Film Festival an angel appeared on the Red Carpet. Italian journalist and writer, Emanuela del Zompo has created Grunda, a bride angel, to talk about the tragically current issue of Femicide, but with a very personal style. Who is Grunda and what’s her mission? Grunda is a broken-wing angel coming back on earth still dressed as a bride (she died on the day of her marriage, killed by her just promised spouse). Forgetful and lost, she does not remember her earthly life and her mission. This is the lead character of the cartoon, described as a…

The UK Gender Sensitive Parliament Audit, published today, finds that steady progress has been made in increasing the representation of women in both Houses of Parliament, but there are still too many barriers to women standing as MPs or putting themselves forward to the House of Lords Appointments Commission. The Audit found that the percentage of female MPs has risen from 18.2% to 32% since 1997 while the percentage of women in the House of Lords has gone from 7.1% to 26.1% in the same period. The Panel identified four barriers that may make it harder for women to become…

Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health and mental health problems and inspire action to promote the message of good mental health for all. Mental Health Awareness Week provides an annual national focus point for mental health – raising awareness and equipping people with tools and information to take action. Founded in 2001 by the Mental Health Foundation, the event has become one of the biggest mental health awareness events in the world. The Mental Health Foundation leads the week, setting an annual theme and contributing to UK-wide research, evidence and debate…

Pedro Almodóvar is named as recipient of the London critics’ top honour, The Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Film, as Yorgos Lanthimos’ Queen Anne drama The Favourite picks up 10 nominations across the board. Presented by Dover Street Entertainment, the ceremony will be held at The May Fair Hotel on 20 January 2019. The UK’s leading film critics today announced the nominations for the 39th annual London Critics’ Circle Film Awards presented by Dover Street Entertainment. Yorgos Lanthimos’ black comedy The Favourite was out front with 10 nominations, including Film, Director, Screenwriter, Actress for Olivia Colman and Supporting Actress…

Ginetta is delighted to announce leading global tyre manufacturer Michelin will become the title sponsor for the 2019 Ginetta Junior Championship as part of a new five-year extension to their long-standing partnership. Renewing a successful association that has lasted over a decade already and will continue through to 2023, Michelin will remain the sole tyre supplier for all five of Ginetta’s domestic single marque championships. After being the title sponsor for the Ginetta GT4 SuperCup since its inception in 2008, an exciting change for next season will see Michelin become the headline partner for the Ginetta Junior Championship. Tim Hoare,…

Seven day celebration of style features star names including Stephen Jones OBE, Stuart Weitzman, Colin McDowell MBE, Pat Cleveland and more Cunard has announced a star line up for its fourth annual Transatlantic Fashion Week, to take place 28 July – 4 August on board the iconic luxury ocean liner Queen Mary 2.  Headline names include royal milliner, Stephen Jones OBE, alongside fashion greats including Stuart Weitzman, Colin McDowell MBE, Pat Cleveland, Lindy Woodhead and Rosemarie Bravo CBE. Attended by an incredible mix of the fashion industry’s leading designers, editors, models and the UK’s top emerging fashion graduates, Cunard’s Transatlantic…

London, 18th December 2018 – With the festive season in full swing, there’s no question that we’re all guilty of a little extra indulgence throughout December… but how much really is “a little extra”? According to new survey results from 23andMe, our diets during December surge and we consume an extra 21,337 calories – the equivalent of 267 pigs in a blanket, 98 mince pies or 6.5 tubs of Celebrations*. The leading consumer genetics company revealed that men will eat an average of 23,100 calories more, while women will consume an extra 19,575 calories – and it’s all thanks to…