Wealthy Men Give More Pleasure
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to work out what drives women wild. Money, of course. New research has revealed the pleasure women experience during lovemaking is intrinsically linked to her partner’s wealth. Yes, it appears the bigger the man’s ‘assets’, the more frequently she will orgasm. The study conducted interviews with 1,534 women and found sexual satisfaction was positively correlated with income. Dr Pollett and Prof Nettle of Newcastle University who conducted the research explained the findings in terms of evolutionary adaptation – the theory that women are innately programmed to seek high-quality mates. Gold-digging females will seek a resourceful partner to increase the probably her genes will be passed on. So it would appear that economic recession even puts our sex lives in jeopardy.
Most expensive bottle of champagne sold
When it comes to life's pleasures, there are some luxuries you just can't afford to compromise on, no matter what the current interest rates or housing prices. And if the recent landmark achievement by Krug is anything to go by, champagne is most certainly one of them. Krug Collection 1928 was purchased for a not too shabby £14,300 at an auction in Hong Kong, making it the most expensive bottle of champagne ever sold. The Acker Merrall and Condit auction on 28 March 2009 saw several rounds of fierce bidding before the last remaining bottles of "one of the greatest champagnes ever made" were snapped up, 70 years after its initial release in the UK. A personal favourite of experts and connoisseurs, Krug is regarded the world over as the ultimate expression of discernment and individuality. The taste is said to be inimitable, having been likened to the "nectar of the Gods". That's right, whichever lucky bugger successfully outbid the rest now has the taste of heaven perched neatly atop his wine rack. Bottoms up.
Square Mile Stamford Bridge Cup
1 June saw the finest of the City's five-a-side footballing talent head to the home of Chelsea, this season's FA Cup winners, to compete for the inaugural Square Mile Cup. 20 sides took part in the event, held on the same Stamford Bridge turf that had hosted the Champions League semi-final just weeks before. The hotly contested tournament, run in partnership with charity Teens Unite, was won by Pathology Group, who were presented with the trophy by the charity's co-founder, Karen Millen.


To register your interest for the next Square Mile Cup, send an email to events@squareupmedia.com with ‘Stamford Bridge Offer' as the subject, and you will receive a 10% discount when booking.

Royal, St Lucia
Exclusive room upgrade for Square Mile Club members. The all-suite Royal by rex resorts with landscaped gardens and beautifully presented rooms, provides relaxed ambience, attentive staff and quality dining experiences. The resort benefits from being set on one of the finest beaches in St. Lucia, Reduit beach, and offers stunning views from the spacious Beachfront Deluxe Suites. The Royal spa provides a range of pampering spa treatments perfect for a laid back holiday, and the award-winning Chic restaurant offers sumptuous French-Caribbean cuisine.

Call rex resorts to claim your FREE upgrade: 020 8741 5333

7 nights Room Only from £1,105pp with ITC Classics. Book now

Salon Privé
London's most exclusive motoring event, Salon Privé returns to the prestigious Hurlingham Club, 22nd - 24th July. It is the ultimate garden party with supercars, classic cars, boats, bikes and luxury goods openly displayed on the lawns.

UK debuts include: Aston Martin One-77, Jaguar XJ replacement, Maserati GranTurismo Auto S & Quattroporte GTS, Maybach Zeppelin, Morgan Super Sport, Sportec SPR1 and a world launch of the Veritas III.

Preferential rates available for Square Mile Club members on all hospitality packages as well as on Entrance Only tickets. Enter codes SQM9 or SQM33 respectively on www.salonprivelondon.com or when calling 01753 827 618 .

The Hilton on Park Lane
The London Hilton on Park Lane is one of Hilton's flagship properties, playing host to an eclectic mix of business and leisure travellers from across the world. Standing 28 floors high, the hotel boasts 453 luxury rooms and suites, complemented by three restaurants and four bars. For the business guest there are eight meeting rooms and six conference rooms, including the Grand Ballroom, which can house more than 2,500 people.
Square Mile Club offer - end of year parties from only £84 pp inc. 3-course meal with tea/coffee and petits fours, 1/2 bottle of House Wine, 1/2 bottle of mineral Water and 2 glasses of Sparkling Wine. To book, call our Conference and Events Team on 020 7208 4045 or email events.parklane@hilton.com, quoting "Square Mile".
Trademaker - Saxo Bank gives you all the Bright Ideas
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For further information please visit our website: www.saxobank.co.uk or call 0207 1512100.
Square Mile Poker Club
The Square Mile Club invites you to the first of a series of poker events. In conjunction with Goldchip Gaming it will be held at The Valmont Club on Wednesday 15th July from 7.30pm.

There will be a £250+VAT buy-in fee made payable in advance with £10,000 in cash prizes to be won. A proportion of the buy-in fee will be donated to charity.

For more information or to register for this event please email events@squareupmedia.com with 'Poker Night' as the subject or call Clare on 020 7819 9999 for more information.

The David Beckham Academy European Corporate Cup
This December, 16 teams will again go head-to-head at Europe's finest indoor football facility, The David Beckham Academy, to lift the coveted European Corporate Cup, presented by David Beckham.
The teams of 8-a-side are guided by a celebrity manager - a club legend, World Cup hero or international superstar. Each full squad consists of 12 players. To book or for more information call Anthony White on +44 (0)20 8269 4620 or +44 (0)7738 503467. This event helps The David Beckham Academy to generously support the Shine Trust for Children.
Fox & Vixen Night
The singles' event for sophisticated Londoners. Thursday 13 August. 7pm - 9pm. The Fox Club, 46 Clarges Street, London, W1. The exclusive Fox Club, Mayfair is hosting London's most glamorous dating party. Go wild, chase a beautiful vixen or flirt with a handsome fox. Delicious wine/canapés will be served. Enjoy meeting London's finest eligibles. £20 members/£30 non-members. 25% discount on membership and joining fee waiver. Offer only available to The Fox & Vixen. Guests on event night only. RSVP louise@tlcevents.net or 0845 094 3828. www.foxclublondon.com
Issue 40
The 40th issue of Square Mile will be out there this week. If you don't get yours then go to squaremileclub.com/subs, complete the brief form and we'll make sure you get a free copy every month.

This month we take your mind off politicians' expenses and the green shoots of recovery with our Summer of Sport issue: there's an interview with Andrew Flintoff ahead of the Ashes, Jenson Button talks about the race for the title and Lewis Hamilton consoles himself with an armful of Tag watches.

Plus all the usual mix of humour, City news, travel and luxury that makes Square Mile the City's favourite magazine.