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FRONTLINE FIXER'S FUND
In response to the murder of Ajmal Naqshbandi in Afghanistan we have started a fund for the families of fixers killed or injured while working in international media. 100% of the money currently collected will go to Ajmal's family.
13 Norfolk Place, London W2 1QJ Tel: (020) 7479 8960 360° Virtual Tour
Upcoming events:
Summer Food & Wine Tasting on Saturday 28th June 2008
Join Frontline’s head chef, John Taylor and wine author, Malcolm Gluck in our exclusive private dining room for an evening of fine food and wine. For more information and to book your place at the table please phone Nadia on 020 7479 8960 or use the form below to book online.
"... the Frontline is a staggering find: big, grown-up, lots of wood, but light and jolly with just a hint of foreign battles." Giles Coren, The Times. more++
Monday to Saturday 8am - 11pm Sunday 8am - 10pm
The Frontline restaurant is a welcome haven from the bustling streets of London’s Paddington. The restaurant is part of the Frontline media club that uniquely combines eating, drinking and thinking. Profits from the restaurant support the charitable work of the Frontline Forum with its weekly programme of cutting edge documentaries and discussions that ensure the world’s causes and crises that fade from the headlines are kept in sharp focus.
Frontline offers all day dining
Breakfast served from 8am
Lunch is followed by an afternoon tea with cakes and scones from 3pm to 6pm.
Dinner is served from 6pm so people can dine before heading upstairs to a Frontline event.
On Sundays we serve our legendary roasts
Please note for large bookings over 10 people, a reduced a la carte will be arranged and credit card details will be required to secure the booking. 24 hours notice must be given for cancellations of large bookings, otherwise you will be charged £10 per head.
Food
Traditional British cuisine is enhanced by seasonal variations and Frontline signature dishes. The food is sourced from specialist, independent producers and the fish is supplied directly from small boats off England’s east coast. The menu is unpretentious, uncompromising on quality and priced to be easy on the pocket.
Malcolm Gluck, author of 36 books on wine and wine correspondent of The Oldie magazine, has scoured the earth to come up with a remarkable wine list for Frontline.
"In sourcing the Frontline wine list I was aiming to create something I have been searching for in 30 years of eating out in London and never found a restaurant with an extraordinary range of delicious wines, many of them unusual and out-of-the-way, all affordable at non-rip-off prices." Malcolm Gluck
The Frontline Wine pricing policy means great wines at incredible prices. Rather than the 300% mark-ups of many restaurants we simply add £10 and VAT to the cost price. So the better the wine the better the deal. Where else can you get a bottle of Persimmon Viognier 2006 for just £18?
It is impossible to underestimate the importance of a good local fixer in getting to the heart of the story, especially in fast-moving and complex situations. Does the industry give them editorial credit for the role they play in getting the stories, do they compensate them financially and are they doing enough to ensure their safety and protection?All proceeds from this event will go towards the Frontline Fixers Fund.
In the summer of 2007 a farmer in southern India found a two-day old baby girl who had been buried alive. Rushed to the local hospital, she miraculously survived. But in today’s India, many other baby girls are not so lucky...
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has witnessed one of the world’s worst ongoing humanitarian crises, where as many as 5.4 million people may have died since 1998. We discuss why this country is beset by so many problems and if there are any forseeable solutions for it.
Marcus Bleasdale has now spent eight years covering the brutal conflict within the borders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the work was published in his book One Hundred Years of Darkness. Tonight he will present his work focusing on the people in Eastern Congo’s mining towns, where militia groups and government forces battle on a daily basis for control of the mineral-rich areas where they can exploit gold, coltan, cassiterite and diamonds.
In the DRC there are tens of thousands of women who have been systematically kidnapped, raped, mutilated and tortured by soldiers from both foreign militias and the Congolese army. The world knows nothing of these women. Their stories have never been told. They suffer and die in silence. In The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo these brave women finally speak.
As part of Frontline’s Congo Season, we present two reports that focus on the role that the UN plays in the DRC and discuss with the filmmakers whether its mission is still a valid one.The UN's Dirty War (Unreported World)Unreported World travels to the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, and uncovers evidence that UN troops are supporting Congolese government forces even as they carry out indiscriminate attacks, sometimes against civilian targets.Mission Impossible (BBC Panorama)The UN polices conflicts around the world. But is it up to policing itself? Documents leaked to a joint Panorama/BBC World Service investigation reveal why the UN's department tasked with rooting out corruption has been called a "combat zone" and found not fit for purpose.
May 14th marks the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel. We talk to Professor Shai Feldman, one of the world's leading experts on the Middle East, who talks about the political and ideological challenges that face Israel in its 60th year.
Please come and join us for a Spring Party at the Club. We will be serving food and drinks on the house from 6.30pm until 8.30pm, and we hope the party will continue until late. Come and share the experience of spring lamb and vegetables fresh from the Frontline Farm in Norfolk. The farm already provides our restaurant with game, eggs, seasonal fruit, vegetables and herbs. We encourage you to bring along a guest to join in the festivities. As well as a celebration, it will also be a great opportunity for members to introduce friends or colleagues who might be interested in applying to join.
On the eve of the first anniversary of his death, a unique evening is being held to celebrate Edward Behr’s life and work. Featuring a series of clips and excerpts from his work it will also include contributions from a number of people who knew and worked with him. Among those taking part will be journalist Marie Colvin (The Sunday Times), photographer Don McCullin (taped), journalist Christopher Dickey (Newsweek), film director Roman Polanski (taped), journalist Olivier Todd (former BBC Paris Correspondent), film producer Jeremy Thomas (The Last Emperor) and journalist Jonathan Randall (former Washington Post)
As the race for the US elections continues to attract world attention, Matt Frei, BBC Washington correspondent, explains the intricacies of the election process and gives us his views on the remaining candidates.
In Prison My Whole Life follows 25-year-old William Francome’s investigation into the arrest of Mumia Abu Jamal, famed death-row prisoner and award-winning Black Panther journalist.
To coincide with the landmark BBC series, Frontline Club presents a unique opportunity to preview Episode Four and hear the people behind the programme talk about the challenges of undertaking such a big project.
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COMING SOON
Frontline Club is planning a 'Forgotten Conflicts' screening season for August. We're looking for new or old documentaries on the subject of the world's forgotten wars and humanitarian issues. If you can make suggestions or send in films for the selection please contact: phil.brown@frontlineclub.com Send in entries to: Phil Brown, Frontline Club, 7 Southwick Mews, London, W2 1JG
INTERNS WANTED
We are looking for interns to start in mid-May for a period of 6-8 weeks. Anyone interested please email deborah.dwek@frontlineclub.com for more information.
