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The cocoa time bomb – is time running out for chocolate? Thursday 13 October 18:30

It’s Chocolate Week 10 – 16 October, a week of celebrations and tasting lots of good quality chocolate. One of the aims is to encourage consumers to p*y a fairer price for their chocolate. Slow Food London and Chocolate Week are co-hosting a panel discussion.

Join us for a presentation of chocolate made from known sources and a discussion about the issues of traceability and fairness in cocoa farming, with chocolate from Divine, Grenada Chocolate, Pacari and others.

The journey from cocoa farm to your chocolate bar is a long one. In most cases, we have no way of knowing exactly where the cocoa came from, whether the farmers got a fair price or what the ecological or social impacts were. Labelling schemes like Fair Trade or Rainforest Alliance provide assurance about some of these issues, but not the whole story.

We can only truly know that our chocolate is made from fair, sustainable and quality sources if we can trace back the origin of the cocoa. In this tasting and panel discussion, we look at some direct cocoa projects, discuss whether this model can work for the wider chocolate industry and explore some of the threats and challenges facing the cocoa and chocolate worlds.

Panel members:

Martin Christy - Seventypercent, chair
Mott Green - Grenada Chocolate Company
Maricel Presilla - Independent, author 'new Taste of Chocolate'
Sophi Tranchell - Divine
Frank Homann - Xoco Gourmet (Honduras cacao grower)
Santiago Peralta - Pacari chocolate, Ecuador

Venue: LG Floor, Waterstone’s, 203-206 Piccadilly, W1J 9HD
Date: Thursday 13 October
Time: 18:30 - 20:00


This event is free but booking is essential. Email genevieve@chocolateweek.co.uk to book your place

[tilly]

Free & 2 for 1 Ideal Home Exhibition Tickets (Earls Court)

MSE have managed to get hold of 10,000 free tickets worth £11-£13 each to the Ideal Home Show at Christmas at London’s Earls Court, valid Wed 16 - Sun 20 Nov 2011.

3000 tickets for some days, others 2000 or 1000.

The code will be released on their site on 5th at midday - then follow the instructions - go to site, pick tickets, enter code etc.

Link in first post.

Or - if you don't get those - you can get 2for1 tickets

Use code - MXMAS241.

Works out 2 tickets for £16 (otherwise they cost £11-£13 each in advance) plus a free show guide.

There is a £1.50 transaction fee on the 2for1 tickets. The offer's available until Fri 28 Oct, and is for full price adult tickets only.

Info on show from site ................

This new Christmas show has over 400 stalls, from furniture to festive food, gifts, gadgets, home improvement, fashion and beauty. There are also celebrity guests, catwalk shows, DIY demos, celebrity chef theatre and more.

http://www.idealhomeshowchristmas.co.uk/

[tilly]

2 Free Tickets to BRITAIN AND IRELAND'S NEXT TOP MODEL LIVE on 30th Oct

Just use the code MAGIC on the page linked.
This code entitles you to claim 2 free ENTRY ONLY tickets for Sunday 30th Oct. Please select the type of tickets you wish to p*rchase and the offer will appear on the next screen.

we've got you guys £5,000 worth of free tickets to BINTM Live but it's first come first served so get them while you can. It’s the ultimate fashion, beauty and shopping event, and it’s all happening from 28th October at London’s ExCeL. At the gorgeously glam BINTM Live, you can enjoy fashion shows, live music, beauty demos and more, get the latest style advice from fashion industry experts, be pampered with free hair and beauty treatments, experience top model treatment with a Models Masterclass or even try a turn on the KISS Open Catwalk yourself.

http://www2.seetickets.com/bintm/event. ... 988|557990

[superhero]

Time: 15 October · 13:00 - 18:00
Location: The Pelican Bar (AKA The Union)
50 Greek Street
Soho, London W1D 4EQ

Join PlayStation Access in London for the first ever public sampling of the Uncharted 3 Single Player mode.

Plus meet the developers of the game; Naughty Dog, and quiz them about Drake's next adventure.

It's completely free to come along and you don't need to register. Feel free to send this event to your mates and drag them along too!
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[superhero]

To make the most of your cruves, last year, Levi’s® came up with a revolutionary new fit system to find the perfect pair of jeans based on your shape rather than your size. After masses of research, the original denim brand created jeans to fit three distinct body shapes – the Slight, Demi and Bold Curve. How does it work? Well, to determine your Curve ID, one of the Levi’s® curve consultants simply takes two measurements, makes a quick calculation and, hey presto, your Levi’s® Curve ID is revealed. Choose from a selection of leg styles and washes – then say goodbye to gaping backs, tight waistbands and ill-fitting jeans!

This month, Levi’s® and Grazia are inviting you to a series of events to ensure you find the perfect fitting jeans. On the night, you’ll meet the Grazia team, who will be on hand to offer you ultimate denim styling tips before you have your new look snapped by top fashion photographer Perou! You’ll also be able to enjoy an exclusive discount, Champagne and cupcakes, and mini make overs before you step in front of the lens!

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
✱ Thursday 13 October at Levi’s® Flagship Store, Regent Street, from 6pm-9pm. Join fashion editors Sophie Ferguson Jones and Catherine Nieto, who will be on hand to style up your Levi’s® Curve ID jeans.

✱ Tuesday 18 October at House of Fraser, Westfield White City London, from 5pm-8pm. Shopping editor Lily Russo and Grazia Daily web editor Angela Buttolph will help you find the perfect fit.

✱ Wednesday 19 October at House of Fraser Oxford Street, from 5pm-8pm. Sophie Ferguson Jones and Catherine Nieto will be in store.

✱ Thursday 20 October at the Levi’s® Flagship Store, Regent Street, from 6pm-9pm. Web fashion assistant Naomi Attwood and Catherine Nieto talk you through your denim dilemmas.

For more information on all the events and to register for a free ticket AND an exclusive goodie bag filled with gorgeous gifts, go to www.levi.com/curveid

[bevvy]

Solve all your autumn style dilemmas in a stroke by visiting Selfridges Birmingham or Manchester, which are both hosting GQ reader events on 20 October and 3 November respectively. Expect complementary Havana rum cocktails, live music and cigar-rolling masterclasses, as well as a complimentary gift bag worth £50 when you spend £50. Did we mention the opportunity to enter a prize draw for the chance to win a £1,000 wardrobe?

To apply for tickets, e-mail your name and address to gqreaderevents@condenast.co.uk.

The Trafford Centre, Manchester M17 8DA and Upper Mall East, The Bullring, Birmingham, Warwickshire B5 4BP.


http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/style/arti ... der-events

[tilly]

Free Tickets To Aston Villa's Training Day

Match Information
Monday October 24 – 9.15am
Open Training Session
Villa Park



Ticket Prices
This is a FREE Event!


Wheelchair Tickets
Available by calling the Consumer Sales Department on 0800 612 0970



Sale Dates
Currently: Avaialble to the General Public
https://www.eticketing.co.uk/avfc/detai ... emref=6644

[tilly]

BOOK FOR LAKESIDE'S BIGGEST EVER GROTTO RIGHT NOW!

HO HO HO! As a member of the Lakeside Little Lake Monsters Club you have exclusive access to the Lakeside Grotto booking site before anyone else! Between 3rd - 16th October 2011 you will be one of the only people in the country lucky enough to book early - so don't miss out on getting fast track for the day and time that you want!

It's the BIGGEST ever!
Our biggest ever Santa's Grotto is crammed full of delights this year, with a brand new Child's Toy Chest theme, set to dazzle the imaginations of your children, and bring out the kid in you! In the grotto, you'll see HUGE moving characters from rocking horses to teddy bears, and rag dolls to toy soldiers. Not only that, but this year Lakeside introduces a brand new, state-of-the-art 3D Cinema!

Best of all it's FREE!
Yes, once again, for your magical grotto experience, including the cinema and all the entertainment, you won't have to p*y a single penny! Plus, the grotto is open every day from Monday 1st November - Friday 24th December!

Wait! A FREE GIFT too?
Yes, every child who goes through the grotto will get a free surprise gift to unwrap at the end! Photos of your visit will also be available to p*rchase afterwards (completely optional).

So what are you waiting for? Click below to open the official booking site now and make sure you secure your child's space to see Santa at Lakeside this year. As it's our 21st Birthday - this one's that little bit extra special!

http://www.lakeside.uk.com/grotto

[raj101]

free tickets to the Ski and Snowboard show tommorrow only!

Wednesday entry, go to - http://tickets-invites.vosmedia.co.uk/S ... 1/metro824

and enter the code ski11 in the code box.

[tilly]

Bristol Zoo, 28th October only, free entry for any child who brings a carved pumpkin!

Bristol Zoo has a special offer on to celebrate Halloween on Friday, 28th October whereby any child who brings a carved pumpkin will receive free entry to the zoo.

Pumpkin Festival – Free child entry with a carved pumpkin

Friday 28 October
To celebrate Halloween, kids who bring a pumpkin and a full p*ying adult get free entry to the Zoo on 28 October.

Terms and conditions:

This promotion is open to all UK residents, excluding employees of Bristol Zoo Gardens, their families and anyone connected with this promotion.
Enjoy one free child entry with a carved or decorated pumpkin and a full p*ying adult.
Only one child will be admitted free per pumpkin and p*ying adult.
Valid on Friday 28 October (all day).
Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
BZG reserves the right to withdraw, amend or suspend this promotion in the event of any unforeseen circumstances outside its reasonable control with no liability to any entrants or any third party.


http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/special-offers