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  It was a victory for England at the Cartier Cup 2010 when they played New Zealand on Sunday. The pimms was flowing and the sun was shining as England dominated the field.

 The earlier match between Hurlingham and the Prince of Wales’s team was also a spectacular sight to be seen with an energetic five Chukka match. As he relaxed in the Royal enclosure, we are sure though a good game Prince Charles was disappointed to see his team defeated.

Tower Bridge Jane really enjoyed her day out with friends and has been reading up on the history of polo. So we thought we would share a small polo fact with you all involving the Hurlingham team that she saw.

Polo Fact

In the mid 19th century an Irishman, Captain John Watson, of the British Cavalry 13th Hussars, created the first set of written rules for playing polo. In 1874 the Hurlingham Rules were created. They limited the number of players to five on a team and included the offside rule.

In the spirit of summer, we thought we would share our favourite beaches here at Hide All. In the hope that we would get to visit before the sun leaves.

Starting with Rachel’s favourite, Brighton beach has so much choice. With the famous pier, lanes for shopping, and pebbles, it is a classic for England.

Next we have Katy’s! Though Katy is beginning a new adventure as an Art teacher, we felt given she is such an important part of Hide All that its only right she be included! Her choice is Holkham beach in Norfolk; and being a Norfolk girl we should think this place has some great memories for her.

Our newest member of Hide All has chosen something a bit further from home. Estepona beach in Spain is where Jane likes to spend her time when possible and hopes to get there for a visit very soon!

Our last but certainly not least choice is Pauline’s very favourite and much loved Saunton Sands in Devon, where she grew up, and still visits whenever the opportunity arises. A truly beautiful place, it is apparent from this image just why this would be her favourite.

So we wish you all happy holidaying this summer!

Just like to share our love of yet another wonderful place, the Eden Project in Cornwall - a great day out; inspirational and fun. This summer they have Paolo Nutini and Martha Wainwright in concert there - all of us  at Hide All just want to  be there but only Nick is going.

Yes it’s true - Nick has left. Help. He is Mr Hide All Tower Bridge. Seriously, this is a blog entry dedicated to our much loved and missed no.1 photographer, footballer and lover of all things fashionable. He is off to join Lucy in Falmouth and in the process has landed a cool job at the Eden Project. They have snatched him up and congratulations to Nick. We know you will be very successful and happy and tanned and oh all those cream teas. Keep up with the football!

It was holiday time for Pauline and Mick last week. Relaxing is good… and in the sunshine! For all you blog readers heading down to Cornwall this summer go to the Minack Theatre because it’s just brilliant!

The theatre was planned, built and financed by the amazing Rowena Cade, with panoramic views overlooking the Cornish countryside and sea.

The theatre by day…

…and by night.

The first performance of ‘The Tempest’ in the summer of 1932 was lit by batteries, car headlights and the feeble power brought down from Minack House. It took Rowena and two Cornish craftsmen six months to build a simple stage and some rough seating for the performance.

 Live productions are running all throughout the summer months. This week ‘A Mere Interlude’ based on the Thomas Hardy short story will be performed.

Thank you Rowena for creating such an incredible place.

 Rowena Cade 1893 - 1983

Here’s Annie looking prim and proper wearing Noa Noa and carrying a Bridge bag - anyone for tea and cupcakes?

Clarabel’s wearing Noa Noa with an ethnic Etnika necklace.

And last but not least is our Jane wearing a Darling dress, anticipating the disappearance of volcanic ash and looking very stylish.

Enjoy. Both Hide All stores open all weekend but we’re all planning some leisure time as well. Nick’s off to have a Harry Potter experience in Glencoe, Scotland. Rachel is reliving her childhood in Norfolk. Matt our Cambridge rower is going to be busy drumming up support for the team on Saturday. Pauline and Mick are off to Devon and remaining Gebbetts will be supporting Charlton as they take on the mighty Carlisle on Easter Monday!

The 156th Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race - Saturday 3 April 2010 at 16:30.

Charlton Athletic will be playing against Carlisle United on the 5th April 15:00 at The Valley.

And an Easter treat for us all to enjoy - Lambing Live! Especially for you Louise. x

When we’re not busy working in the shop, the staff at Hide All find all sorts of ways to relax! Pauline knits, Nick plays football and Rachel travels up to North Yorkshire for some scenic walking!

Taking advantage of a week off work and university, Rachel and her chocolate-factory-manager-father went walking along the cliffs of Filey on the North Yorkshire coast. The chilly weather and muddy banks didn’t deter them from enjoying the beautiful scenery there…