| The Mall antiques arcade is closing !!! - 16 August 2008 |
DUALPOD IS CLOSING !!!
After nearly 8 months of campaigning we have lost the fight to save the Mall Antiques Arcade and our businesses. The Developers, London Associated Properties Plc. (LAP) have issued notice to leave by 1st October 2008. This has been issued even though Islington council unanimously refused planning permission and it is unlikely that their appeal will be successful.
We do not know what will happen to the Mall and what LAP plans are.
At present Amanda Mansell the director of DualPod has no immediate plans to relocate, and will therefore be holding a closing down event and sale for all customers who have supported her and her business during the past 3 years. So make this a year one to be organised and start your Christmas shopping in September and benefit from some great offers on some truly unique and individual designer contemporary jewellery!
Although the shop is going, Amanda Mansell is here to stay! She will continue to operate her jewellery design and bespoke business from her studio in Hatton Garden and continue launching new collections. She is currently re-branding and working on a new and stunning website, due to be unveiled end of this year / beginning of next. In October 2008 she will be launching her contemporary jewellery book Adorn, published by Laurence King. More deatils can be found here - www.amanda-mansell.com
If you would like to be kept informed on all of these exciting developments and DualPod’s closing down event with fantastic offers, please add your email address to the news letter at the top of this page.
Thank you for your continued support Amanda Mansell |
| URGENT , send your objection by 2 July 2008 - 21 June 2008 |
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Save the Mall Antiques Arcade We need your help once again. The developers, London and Associated Properties Plc., are appealing against the decision by Islington Council to refuse permission to demolish the interior of the Mall Antiques Arcade. It is vital that as many people as possible object to this appeal in writing. If you can take a few minutes to write an objection, please send 3 copies of your letter to the address below quoting the reference. Letters must be received by 2 July 2008:
The Planning Inspectorate Room: 3/14 Eagle Temple Quay House 2 The Square Temple Quay BRISTOL BS1 6PN
QUOTE REFERENCE: APP/V5570/E/08/2074315/NWF WRITE TO THE MAYOR OF LONDON BORIS JOHNSON
Address:-
Boris Johnson Mayor of London Greater London Authority City Hall, The Queen's Walk More London London SE1 2AA E-mail mayor@london.gov.uk Thank you once again for your support ! |
| Coutts London Jewellery Week Gallery trail - 19 May 2008 |
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DualPod is delighted to be taking part in Coutts London Jewellery Week gallery trail and on Sunday 15 June celebrates its 3rd birthday by hosting an afternoon birthday tea party if you would like to attend the party please email Amanda at info@dualpod.co.uk. As well as exhibiting beautiful work from over 35 contemporary designers, DualPod will be showcasing jewellery by Tine De Ruysser, who in the true spirit of Coutts London jewellery week, skilfully transforms bank notes from around the globe into unique and innovative collections of jewellery.
Jewellery by Tine De Ruysser |
| SAVE THE MALL ANTIQUES ARCADE - 15 March 2008 |
DUALPOD is under threat! On Wednesday 9 January 2008 all traders in the Mall were issued eviction notices by the owners - London & Associated Properties PLC (LAP). On Monday 14 January 2008 the council received a planning application to raise the floor and remove all shops. LAP are refusing to renew our licenses and all traders have to vacate the building by July 2008.
Not only is the Mall a beautiful example of Victorian Architecture, originally a Tram shed, it is a distinct attraction for visitors, adds character to the area and to Camden Passage, who will also suffer from this development.
There are many unique treasures in London, which sadly are being lost, please help us save this one! You can oppose the application by emailing planning@islington.gov.uk referencing the application number P080135. If you would like to be kept updated on developments please join the mailing list, by entering your details in the box at the top of this page. |
| Judging Awards - 11 July 2007 |
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Amanda recently had the honour of judging 2 awards. One was for the Association for contemporary Jewellery New Designers Award. This is an annual exhibition of graduate work held at the Business Design centre in Islington, London. The winner this year was Hayley Marden. Her work will be showcased at DualPod in August. For more details see the ‘Meet the Artist’ programme below.
The second was for the UK Jewellery Designer of the year – student category. These are the UK’s major annual jewellery awards, which were held at Grosvenor House, London on Thursday 19 July. The Winner was Nutre Arayavanish. Her work will be showcased at DualPod in October. For more details see the ‘Meet the Artist’ programme below. |
| Laurence King Publishers commission Amanda - 11 July 2007 |
Amanda has been commissioned by Laurence King Publishers to write a new and exciting book on contemporary Jewellery. It will be a stunning visual book showcasing some of the best national and international talented jewellery designers and artists around. Selection for the book is taking place during May and June 2007 and is due to be launched mid to late 2008. Keep watching this space to be informed of launch date! To view other publications by Laurence king visit www.laurenceking.co.uk |
| 'Meet the artist' and Showcases at DualPod - 12 July 2007 |
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DualPod is introducing a series of showcases and ‘Meet the Artist’ days every month between July and December. On the second Saturday of each month from 16.00 – 17.00 come and join us for a glass of wine and meet the artist of the work that we are showcasing in the front window.
Programme July 2007 – December 2007:
July: SquareCircle Meet the artist: Saturday 7 July
August: Hayley Mardon Association for Contemporary Jewellery (ACJ) New Designers 2007 Award Winner Meet the artist: Saturday 18 August
September: Lesley Strickland Meet the Artist: Saturday 8 September Click here to view examples of her work
October: Nutre Arayavanish 2007 New Designers overall award winner 2007 UK Jewellery Design award winner - Student category Meet the Artist: Saturday 13 October
November: Laura Cave Meet the Artist: Saturday 10 November
December: Amanda Mansell (Director of DualPod Ltd) Meet the Artist: Saturday 8 Decempber Click here to view examples of her work
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| islington contemporary jewellery gallery - 12 October 2006 |
| At DualPod we pride ourselves on having the finest contemporary silver jewellery in Islington. london |
| contemporary jewellery ,islington - 24 September 2006 |
Dualpod the contemporary jewellers in Upper Street, Islington,London
are pleased to announce that we now have the beautifull work of
Stephanie Johnson and Victoria Stockbridge in stock.   |
| new designers at DualPod - 11 June 2006 |
| New designers at DualPod We are delighted to now be showing: kaz Roberts Jo Bagshaw Jill Graham Jegdesign Fiona Kerr Ruth Bridges Tracey Birchwood Tanya Igic Andrea Everin Kyle Mcintosh In the near future we hope to be showing : Lindsey Mann Stephanie Johnson     |
| Association for Contemporary Jewellery - 6 July 2005 |
| On 2 July 2005 Amanda was elected on to the Association for Contemporary Jewellery (ACJ) executive committee ! |
