Celebrities highlight charitable causes and special launches at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show
By Sarah Bacon On Monday, a host of famous faces gathered at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, with many playing an important role in highlighting charitable causes, horticultural achievements and significant launches. Entrepreneur and TV star, Deborah Meaden, was on hand to judge the first ever RHS Sustainable Excellence Awards and she presented the winners […]
RHS Chelsea Flower Show: Enjoy retail therapy and rest time at the Pommery Champagne Terrace
By: Laura Toogood I Photography: Sarah Bacon The highlight of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is undoubtedly the many horticultural delights that are displayed. However, for those who want to spend some time away from the gardens and the Great Pavilion during a visit, there is also the opportunity to enjoy some retail therapy. Among […]
A variety of show gardens impress at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
By: Laura Toogood | Images: Sarah Bacon The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is one of the leading events in our renowned guide to the British Summer Social Season. This is the place to gain inspiration for your gardens at home, while enjoying a wonderful social day out in the London sunshine. There are more than […]
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025: Highlights from the Great Pavilion
Reporting: Laura Toogood | Images: Sarah Bacon We have extensively covered the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for many, many years. This year, the Great Pavilion hosts some of the best displays that we have ever seen. The quality and creativity on show is nothing less than outstanding. Highlights in the Great Pavilion for 2025 include […]
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025: A stunning display by David Austin and the launch of The King’s Rose
Words and Images: Sarah Bacon The David Austin Chelsea Flower Show display is always one of the highlights in the Great Pavilion and we enjoyed a preview of this year’s showpiece on Press Day. The vibrant and colourful exhibit features a diverse selection of roses. From shrub roses with large flowers to delicate ramblers that […]
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 Social Diary: Famous faces arrive to admire the gardens
By: Laura Toogood | Images: Sarah Bacon It is one of the top events in our renowned guide to the British Summer Social Season. This year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show began in style today and a host of famous faces arrived in the grounds of the Royal Hospital to admire the outstanding show gardens and […]
The Social Season: José Pizarro Joins Skye Gyngell at RHS Chelsea’s Spring Garden
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is a highlight in our renowned guide to the British Summer Social Season. The sought-after culinary experience, headlining RHS Chelsea Flower Show, has opened ticket sales for 2025. Known for its impeccable ‘straight from the earth’ food offering, Spring Garden has earned iconic status in recent years, after captivating guests with simple, yet […]
MARS Badminton Horse Trials 2025 Fashion Report: The Second Horse Inspection
It was a delight to wake up to yet another glorious day at the MARS Badminton Horse Trials. The weather has been fantastic for this year’s event, which has become a popular fixture in our renowned guide to the British Social Season. A large crowd gathered for this morning’s Second Horse Inspection, which took place […]
British Social Season: MARS Badminton Horse Trials 2025 Photo Diary
The sun continues to shine down on the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort’s Gloucestershire estate as thousands of visitors flock to the 2025 MARS Badminton Horse Trials. The Trot Up opened proceedings for this world-famous International Eventing competition in style on Wednesday afternoon. Huge crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of the horses and riders, […]
The Mars Badminton Horse Trials 2025 begins in style
It looks like another fantastic MARS Badminton Horse Trials is on the cards, with the Duke of Beaufort’s estate blessed with excellent conditions on the opening day of the prestigious event. The MARS Badminton Horse Trials is now firmly established as one of the highlights of our renowned guide to the British Social Season. Following […]
The Season: MARS Badminton Horse Trials reveals 2025 cross-country course
The MARS Badminton Horse Trials has become an important part of the British Social Season. As we move through the Social Season calendar, there is great anticipation building about this year’s event. This week, the Badminton cross country course was unveiled. Sir Mark Todd, one of the great cross-country riders of all time, has been […]
The Season: Cliveden Literary Festival 2025 dates announced
The Cheltenham Festival marked the start of the 2025 British Social Season and there is much to look forward to over the coming months. The Boat Race, Badminton Horse Trials, Chelsea Flower Show, Glyndebourne and Royal Ascot are among the highlights. The Season has extended over recent years thanks to the popularity of the key […]
Olympic medallists and world champions to compete at the MARS Badminton Horse Trials
Following a successful Cheltenham Festival, we are now looking forward to the next big events of the British Social Season. The MARS Badminton Horse Trials 2025 takes place from May 7th to May 11th. The three members of Britain’s victorious Olympic team in Paris last year are entered and the 2022 world champion Yasmin Ingham will make her Badminton debut, […]
Cheltenham Festival heralds a stylish start to the British Social Season 2025
The British Social Season is underway. Cheltenham Festival 2025 heralds the start of the major outdoor social and sporting fixtures. It is known as the pinnacle of the jump racing season, attracting famous faces from the world of racing, members of the Royal family and plenty of celebrity faces. The Sloaney has been reporting live […]
What to wear to Cheltenham races 2025
If you are planning what to wear to Cheltenham races, we have some fabulous inspiration. Next month, the highlight of the jump racing season takes place at Prestbury Park as the Cheltenham Festival 2025 kicks off on Tuesday the 11th of March. The crowds will be gathering to watch a number of exciting races and […]
British Social Season 2025: The Boat Race partners with CHANEL
Regularly attended by over 250,000 spectators and watched by many millions more on television annually, The Boat Race 2025 is due to take place on the famous Championship Course that stretches over 4.25 miles of tidal Thames in West London between Putney and Mortlake. It is one of the earlier events in the British Social […]
British Social Season 2025: Excitement builds ahead of the Cheltenham Festival
The British Social Season is beginning to attract a lot of attention after we released all of the key dates for the most prestigious events to attend this year. The Sloaney has lots of different features planned throughout the duration of The Season. We will shortly be publishing our guide for What to wear to […]
British Social Season 2025 dates released
With the start of a New Year comes excitement about the forthcoming British Social Season 2025. The British Summer Social Season has expanded over the years, and it now covers a longer period than before. Not only does it start earlier, but it also finishes later! We have just announced the dates for the British Social […]
The Season: The MARS Badminton Horse Trials 2025 Box Office opens
The year is off to a flying start with the countdown to the MARS Badminton Horse Trials 2025. The Box Office has opened and there is a promise of thrilling, top-class equestrian competition in Britain. Spectators have the tantalising prospect of watching Team GBR’s Olympic gold medallists from Paris in action on home ground, where […]
