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Thanks to everyone who entered and congrats to the 11 people who won.

 

 



 

Dan's – London’s first Latin American Dance + Fitness studio – is offering 3 classes at its Cavendish Place studio as a prize. Choose from a range of Fitness, Soul and School sessions.

The founder of Dan's is called:

 

 

 



 

Rose Balston has donated a place on one of Artscapes' tours of a London gallery. Choose a big public gallery like Tate Modern or the National Gallery, a smaller space such as the Wallace Collection or the Courtauld, or a commercial gallery in Mayfair, St James’s or the East End. You'll join one of Artscapes' groups, and not only learn a lot but have a smashing time.

Which of these is NOT a painting genre?

 

 


Slice Fitness in Heathman’s Road, Parsons Green are offering 2 of their ‘Intro offers’ as a prize. Each offer entitles one person to attend 4 classes in a 21-day period. Classes include: pilates, barre, HIIT, yoga, spinning, kettlebells, pregnancy and post-natal classes, dance fit, and rebounding.

Pilates was developed by:

 

 


Win a one-hour golf lesson with James Irons, the golf instructor at Dukes Meadow golf club in Chiswick. Whether you're a complete beginner or experienced player, James will help you with your swing and offer you valuable tips on your game.

In 2013, Dinesh Upadhyaya put how many golf balls in his mouth at one time?

Warning: don't try this at home (Dinesh is blessed with an enormous mouth).

 

 



The Avenue Cookery School has kitchens in Wandsworth and the City. They're offering a place on their 'Bottomless Brunch' class where you'll learn to cook Eggs Benedict with Burford Brown Eggs. Mmmmm.

The Burford Brown is a type of:

 

 



   

Lara has offered 2 places on her 'Mindful Painting' evening class at Masterpeace Studios. She'll take you through the essentials of mixing paint, selecting brushes, experimenting with textures, and getting comfortable letting go. Want to know how much fun it is? Look at the pic of the last class!

What do you call the thin board which an artist mixes colours on?

 

 



Aldwyn Boscowen is offering a 'Modern Footman' treatment in the uniquely comfortable surroundings of Aldwyn & Sons, 9 Windmill St, Fitzrovia. The treatment incudes nail work, foot filing, exfoliation, moisturising, and a foot massage to finish off.  The prize is for a man, but if the winner of our competition is female , she can give it to a friend.

What do you call an animal which walks on 2 feet?

 

 



    

A stone's throw from Hurlingham is Fulham's best kept secret: the Parsons Green Sports & Social Club. Friendly and inexpensive, it's perfect for tennis, squash, bowls and croquet players. Tom Maxwell, the club coach, is offering a free 60-minute tennis lesson as a prize. Whether or not you win, do get in touch with the Club - they've recently upgraded their facilities and are open to new members, but that won't last for ever.

How much is the joining fee at PGSSC? (the clue is, it's a bargain!)

 

 

    

Alex Middleton set up Vespucci Adventures in 2017 to get the "go-getting, fresh-air-loving, tree-hugging wanderers of the world to pick up their maps and rediscover the great outdoors." He and his team plot amazing walks within a day of London for jaded desk-jockeys. For our comp, Alex is donating one of Vespucci's Signature Adventure Gift Boxes and a Vespucci black t-shirt.

Who was Amerigo Vespucci?

 

 

    

According to the New York Times, “London Walks offers guided walks throughout London, but the two-hour saunter through Hampstead’s centuries of architectural and cultural history is the jewel in their crown.”

Tour guide David Tucker has offered a place on his group Hampstead Walk as a prize. Of the 58 walks he does, this is his favourite. The walks take place every Sunday, starting at 10am and finishing at 12:20pm.

Which highwayman took refuge in Hampstead's 'Spaniards Inn'?

 

 

 

    

West London Wine School has offered a £50 Gift Voucher towards any of its tastings/courses. These include a single-evening World of Wine tasting, a one-day Saturday Introduction to Wine course, or – for the really keen – an 8-week World of Wine course!

What is the formal name for a head wine waiter?