2. 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 - Martyn.Duguid@greystar.com
SPITALFIELDS - Juliet.Self@greystar.com
NOTTING HILL - Jo.Haslock@greystar.com
A
s 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 BURTON
Director, 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
juliet.self@greystar.com.
4. 4
FUTURE TECH TRACK - MAY 20TH
An 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.
5. 5
FASHION SHOW - MAY 22ND
A 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.
|SPORTSSCREENING
- 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 YEAR
GREAT 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
9. BODY COMBAT
BODY BALANCE
L
ES 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
T
hough 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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