Forest reception at Boisdale

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No, it wasn’t a reception in a forest, but a reception by Forest, the smokers’ rights association. It was held at Boisdale, split between the ground floor and the cigar lounge on the top deck, carefully compliant with the law, now one year old.

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The canapés were first class, and there were lots of them. The drinks included a very nice Kir, complete with a fresh raspberry at the bottom of the glass, plus red and white wine.

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Among the guests enjoying the evening was the artist David Hockney, pictured in his white cap with Simon Clark, Forest’s Director. It was a superb evening, complete with a Bolivar cigar I smoked while reclining in the upstairs lounge.