2010 marks the 120th anniversary of 'the Queen of Crime', Agatha Christie, and to celebrate this great author Southbank Centre is hosting its regular ballroom dancing event in her honour.
Dress to kill, dance to a live band playing hits from the 1930s and 1940s and be prepared for murder on the dance floor! Let's hope Miss Marple and Poirot are on hand to offer their assistance.
27 December 2010, 11:00am
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Firework Display for New Year's Eve in London
The big event for New Year's Eve 2010 is the free fireworks display at the London Eye on the South Bank. The display will start after Big Ben chimes midnight and will last for 10 minutes. Its popularity means it gets very crowded and it will not be possible to enter the viewing area once capacity has been reached. (Check the detailed map of the viewing area
http://www.london.gov.uk/get-involved/f ... ewyearseve and then click Viewing the Fireworks) The best spots to watch the fireworks are from Westminster Bridge and the north embankment of the River Thames, opposite the London Eye, but they will be visible from across central London, as well as being broadcast live on BBC1. (Full details are now confirmed on the official site)
The display for the first time this year includes a specially created musical soundtrack.
For people heading home, it may be useful to know that travel is free across all TfL services between 23:45 GMT on December 31st 2010 ad 04:30 on January 1st 2011.
The big event for New Year's Eve 2010 is the free fireworks display at the London Eye on the South Bank. The display will start after Big Ben chimes midnight and will last for 10 minutes. Its popularity means it gets very crowded and it will not be possible to enter the viewing area once capacity has been reached. (Check the detailed map of the viewing area
http://www.london.gov.uk/get-involved/f ... ewyearseve and then click Viewing the Fireworks) The best spots to watch the fireworks are from Westminster Bridge and the north embankment of the River Thames, opposite the London Eye, but they will be visible from across central London, as well as being broadcast live on BBC1. (Full details are now confirmed on the official site)
The display for the first time this year includes a specially created musical soundtrack.
For people heading home, it may be useful to know that travel is free across all TfL services between 23:45 GMT on December 31st 2010 ad 04:30 on January 1st 2011.
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New Year's Day Parade 2011 - 25th Anniversary Year
http://www.visitlondon.com/events/detail/10673593
London's annual New Year's Day Parade crowns the capital's festive season – make sure you're there to see it!
This year marks the New Year's Day Parade's 25th anniversary and there will be a silver theme throughout.
25 Years of The New Year's Day Parade in London
The New Year's Day Parade in London features more than 10,000 performers representing 20 London boroughs and countries from across the globe.
Dancers, acrobats, cheerleaders, musicians and performers assemble in the heart of the city for a "celebration of nations".
Young people from the US, Japan and Europe come together with those from London for three hours of pomp and frivolity.
London's New Year's Day Parade Route
This year's parade route starts at The Ritz hotel and ends in Parliament Square.
The parade starts at 12 noon and proceeds along Piccadilly to Piccadilly Circus, then takes in Lower Regent Street, Waterloo Place, Pall Mall, Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall and ends at Parliament Square in front of Big Ben.
More than half a million people are expected to cram into London's most famous streets to see the parade weave its way along the 2.2-mile (3.5km) route.
http://www.visitlondon.com/events/detail/10673593
London's annual New Year's Day Parade crowns the capital's festive season – make sure you're there to see it!
This year marks the New Year's Day Parade's 25th anniversary and there will be a silver theme throughout.
25 Years of The New Year's Day Parade in London
The New Year's Day Parade in London features more than 10,000 performers representing 20 London boroughs and countries from across the globe.
Dancers, acrobats, cheerleaders, musicians and performers assemble in the heart of the city for a "celebration of nations".
Young people from the US, Japan and Europe come together with those from London for three hours of pomp and frivolity.
London's New Year's Day Parade Route
This year's parade route starts at The Ritz hotel and ends in Parliament Square.
The parade starts at 12 noon and proceeds along Piccadilly to Piccadilly Circus, then takes in Lower Regent Street, Waterloo Place, Pall Mall, Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall and ends at Parliament Square in front of Big Ben.
More than half a million people are expected to cram into London's most famous streets to see the parade weave its way along the 2.2-mile (3.5km) route.
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Free Tickets for 'The France Show' - Earls Court
code - ZXF7
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
The France Show brings the best of French Life to the UK – with the finest in French food, wine, shopping, travel, culture and property:
· Largest French market outside of France – with artisan products and gourmet foods
· Culinary demonstrations by top French chefs
· Live musical performances from Anoushka Lucas and Sophie Delila
· Interviews and performances by Francophiles Tony Hawks, Carol Drinkwater and Michael Wright
· Access to ferry operators, holiday companies, regional tourist offices and travel experts with a fantastic range of unique discounts and offers
· 1000s of properties - along with the advice needed to help you through every step of the p*rchase
· Language theatres with fun and interactive approaches to learning French
TO CLAIM YOUR COMPLIMENTARY PAIR OF TICKETS TO THE FRANCE SHOW PLEASE APPLY HERE BY 14 JANUARY 2011 http://www.thefranceshow.com/affiliates
Further details: http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/artic ... how-28345/
code - ZXF7
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
The France Show brings the best of French Life to the UK – with the finest in French food, wine, shopping, travel, culture and property:
· Largest French market outside of France – with artisan products and gourmet foods
· Culinary demonstrations by top French chefs
· Live musical performances from Anoushka Lucas and Sophie Delila
· Interviews and performances by Francophiles Tony Hawks, Carol Drinkwater and Michael Wright
· Access to ferry operators, holiday companies, regional tourist offices and travel experts with a fantastic range of unique discounts and offers
· 1000s of properties - along with the advice needed to help you through every step of the p*rchase
· Language theatres with fun and interactive approaches to learning French
TO CLAIM YOUR COMPLIMENTARY PAIR OF TICKETS TO THE FRANCE SHOW PLEASE APPLY HERE BY 14 JANUARY 2011 http://www.thefranceshow.com/affiliates
Further details: http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/artic ... how-28345/
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Free Go Karting Vouchers
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2017 - 106 seen
2016 - 116 seen
2015 - 120 seen (16 premieres, 2 Gala Screenings). Also 3 theatres/shows, 2 concerts
2014 - 132 seen (26 premieres and 7 Gala Screenings). Also 18 misc. free events/concerts
2013 - 115 Seen (12 premieres). Also 6 theatres/shows, 5 concerts
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Film Awards Red Carpet Access
How to watch the Red Carpet at the Orange British Academy Film Awards on Sunday 13 February, 2011.
Access the Red Carpet
As in previous years, there will be opportunities for the public to view the Red Carpet and watch the excitement of the stars arriving for the evening.
Information for Public on the Red Carpet
* There will be no access to the public viewing area without a wristband.
* Wristbands will be available from the public queuing area under the colonnades of the Theatre Royal on Russell Street from 8am on Sunday 13 February.
* Tents will not be permitted under the colonnades as they restrict the public footpath
* For disabled access please contact Charlie Edmondson (see below)
* The public viewing areas will be filled from the south side of the Red Carpet on Bow Street from approximately 3pm by security.
* Wristbands will be issued by security on a first come, first served basis. The wristband will be placed on the spectator’s wrist immediately and will not be transferrable.
* BAFTA security will give instructions on the day to help you safely into the viewing areas. They will be dressed in high visibility jackets therefore easy to identify. Please listen to their instructions.
* There will be random bag searches of all public in the viewing areas in operation so we advise you to bring as little baggage as possible.
* Please remember that BAFTA cannot guarantee the weather – please dress appropriately!
Disabled Access to the Public Viewing Area
All disabled guests should contact Charlie Edmondson on 0207 292 5819 or email Charliee@bafta.org to gain access to the viewing area on the red carpet.
Disabled guests should meet in the Piazza (by East) at 16.00 where a wristband will be issued and you will be escorted to the viewing area. One additional person will be allowed to accompany each spectator.
Disabled Meeting Point Map (48 KB)
http://static.bafta.org/files/plan-for- ... 11-416.pdf
Television Coverage
The Awards will be broadcast by the BBC in the UK on Sunday 13 February times TBC:
Website Updates
http://www.bafta.org/awards/film/film-a ... 63,BA.html
Please continue to check the website as there will be regular updates and promotions to enhance your BAFTA experience!
Plus, come back on the night for exclusive backstage coverage of the Film Awards, including backstage interviews with the winners and the latest photos from the red carpet..
For further information please contact Charlie Edmondson on 0207 292 5819 or email Charliee@bafta.org
How to watch the Red Carpet at the Orange British Academy Film Awards on Sunday 13 February, 2011.
Access the Red Carpet
As in previous years, there will be opportunities for the public to view the Red Carpet and watch the excitement of the stars arriving for the evening.
Information for Public on the Red Carpet
* There will be no access to the public viewing area without a wristband.
* Wristbands will be available from the public queuing area under the colonnades of the Theatre Royal on Russell Street from 8am on Sunday 13 February.
* Tents will not be permitted under the colonnades as they restrict the public footpath
* For disabled access please contact Charlie Edmondson (see below)
* The public viewing areas will be filled from the south side of the Red Carpet on Bow Street from approximately 3pm by security.
* Wristbands will be issued by security on a first come, first served basis. The wristband will be placed on the spectator’s wrist immediately and will not be transferrable.
* BAFTA security will give instructions on the day to help you safely into the viewing areas. They will be dressed in high visibility jackets therefore easy to identify. Please listen to their instructions.
* There will be random bag searches of all public in the viewing areas in operation so we advise you to bring as little baggage as possible.
* Please remember that BAFTA cannot guarantee the weather – please dress appropriately!
Disabled Access to the Public Viewing Area
All disabled guests should contact Charlie Edmondson on 0207 292 5819 or email Charliee@bafta.org to gain access to the viewing area on the red carpet.
Disabled guests should meet in the Piazza (by East) at 16.00 where a wristband will be issued and you will be escorted to the viewing area. One additional person will be allowed to accompany each spectator.
Disabled Meeting Point Map (48 KB)
http://static.bafta.org/files/plan-for- ... 11-416.pdf
Television Coverage
The Awards will be broadcast by the BBC in the UK on Sunday 13 February times TBC:
Website Updates
http://www.bafta.org/awards/film/film-a ... 63,BA.html
Please continue to check the website as there will be regular updates and promotions to enhance your BAFTA experience!
Plus, come back on the night for exclusive backstage coverage of the Film Awards, including backstage interviews with the winners and the latest photos from the red carpet..
For further information please contact Charlie Edmondson on 0207 292 5819 or email Charliee@bafta.org
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2018 - 100 seen (9 premieres/Press) Also 2 Opera, 1 Netfix, 15 theatres, 2 concerts, 1 ballet)
2017 - 106 seen
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2015 - 120 seen (16 premieres, 2 Gala Screenings). Also 3 theatres/shows, 2 concerts
2014 - 132 seen (26 premieres and 7 Gala Screenings). Also 18 misc. free events/concerts
2013 - 115 Seen (12 premieres). Also 6 theatres/shows, 5 concerts
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2011 - 133 seen
2010 - 105 seen
My Movie Scores click here
2018 - 100 seen (9 premieres/Press) Also 2 Opera, 1 Netfix, 15 theatres, 2 concerts, 1 ballet)
2017 - 106 seen
2016 - 116 seen
2015 - 120 seen (16 premieres, 2 Gala Screenings). Also 3 theatres/shows, 2 concerts
2014 - 132 seen (26 premieres and 7 Gala Screenings). Also 18 misc. free events/concerts
2013 - 115 Seen (12 premieres). Also 6 theatres/shows, 5 concerts
2012 - 118 seen (23 premieres). Also 12 theatres/shows.
2011 - 133 seen
2010 - 105 seen
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Winter Wanders 2011
Free guided London Walks Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 January 2011
http://www.walklondon.org.uk/our_events_forthcoming.asp
Choose where you wish to walk and then turn up
I think I'm aiming for the London's hidden alleyways and courtyards one as I love to find parts of London hidden away.
Free guided London Walks Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 January 2011
http://www.walklondon.org.uk/our_events_forthcoming.asp
Choose where you wish to walk and then turn up
All the walks are free to join and are led by trained walk guides. There's no need to book in advance just turn up on the day.
I think I'm aiming for the London's hidden alleyways and courtyards one as I love to find parts of London hidden away.
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I've lived in London nearly fifty years, Always wanted to go on a guided walk
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Well, these aren't free but at £8 for adults and £6 for super adults (their word for OAP's, I love it), these walks are very affordable, they are all year round and they are truly excellent: www.walks.com
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Next half-term, why not join us for a FREE Extra Family Day at the GNM Education Centre, where your children can try their hand at reporting and editing. The day is free but places are limited so it's best to book as soon as possible.
Extra Family Day in the Education Centre
Guardian offices, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Date: 24 February 2011
Time: 10:30am
Duration: Two hours
Add to your calendar
In just over two hours, using that day's news, your children can learn what it's like to write headlines, edit copy and design an entire front page.
The session is suitable for children aged 7-16 and it will run from 10.30am to 12.30pm on Thursday 24 February. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
You need to a member of guardian extra
The session is free of charge but places are limited so you should book as soon as possible if you're interested.
Extra Family Day in the Education Centre
Guardian offices, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Date: 24 February 2011
Time: 10:30am
Duration: Two hours
Add to your calendar
In just over two hours, using that day's news, your children can learn what it's like to write headlines, edit copy and design an entire front page.
The session is suitable for children aged 7-16 and it will run from 10.30am to 12.30pm on Thursday 24 February. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
You need to a member of guardian extra
The session is free of charge but places are limited so you should book as soon as possible if you're interested.