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Celebrate Mog the Forgetful Cat's 40th Birthday at John Lewis
Published 5 March 10 4:32 PM |
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Celebrate 40 years of classic children's book Mog the Forgetful Cat at John Lewis's flagship Oxford Street store. 20 March 2010 John Lewis Oxford Street , 300 Oxford Street, London. W1A 1EX Head to the Toys section of John Lewis for a very special day celebrating the 40th anniversary of Mog the Forgetful Cat. Mog's author Judith Kerr will start the day off with a book-signing at 11am. Kids can then enjoy an afternoon of storytelling, with stories on the half hour between 12pm and 3pm...
Kew Gardens: Tropical Extravaganza
Published 19 February 10 5:24 PM |
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6 February 2010 to 7 March 2010 Get a taste of the tropics at Kew Gardens' month-long celebration of orchids and exotic plants. Kew boasts one of the oldest and most comprehensive orchid collections in the world. The Princess of Wales Conservatory is home to hundreds of brightly coloured orchids. A hot, steamy zone features tropical varieties with showy flowers, and a cooler zone contains species from tropical mountainous regions. The Tropical Extravaganza sees hundreds more amazing orchids added...
Guanabara Carnival 2010
Published 5 February 10 5:56 PM |
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12 February 2010 to 17 February 2010 Guanabara , Parker Street, Holborn, London. WC2B 5PW +44 (0)20 7242 8600 Brazilian club and bar Guanabara is hosting six days of music, dancing and fun at Carnival 2010. Get ready to party! The carnival kicks off with a parade on 12 February. The London School of Samba (LSS) are leading the colourful procession and will then head into Guanabara for a stomping live performance featuring more than 25 musicians. All the passion and fun of the carnival will be brought...
UK's first live 3D sports broadcast
Published 26 January 10 6:0 PM |
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O2 are giving you the chance to see the England Team like never before. We're broadcasting their RBS 6 Nations matches against Wales and Ireland using the latest 3D technology to cinemas nationwide. Making them the UK's first live 3D sports broadcasts. And a glimpse into the future of the game. O2 3D rugby fixtures: England v Wales, Sat 06 February 2010 England v Ireland, Sat 27 February 2010 Screenings will be happening simultaneously at Cineworld and Odeon cinemas across the country. Giving...
Fashion Week at the Mall, Cribbs Causeway - 25th to 28th March
Published 21 January 10 5:27 PM |
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Bristol Fashion Week returns to The Mall at Cribbs Causeway with its glamorous mix of catwalk fashion shows, style advice and beauty treats for the new season. All the key fashion trends will be revealed at the daily catwalk shows. Fashion fun and celebrity gossip from hosts TV fashion stylist Mark Heyes and celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton. Tickets cost from £8.50 and are available from mallcribbs.com and The Mall's Information Desk. The Mall at Cribbs Causeway Cribbs Causeway Bristol BS34...
Bath Literature Festival
Published 11 January 10 5:24 PM |
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27/02/2010 to 07/03/2010 The Bath Literature Festival – catch up on a years’ worth of reading, ideas and inspirational debate in just 9 days! The Bath Literature Festival provides a unique space where writers and readers can meet and exchange ideas. Much more than a celebrity book signing spin-off, but packed full of great authors and entertainments, the Bath Literature Festival specializes in topical debate and one-off events featuring writers from the worlds of fiction, journalism, scientists,...
ABBAWorld at Earls Court
Published 5 January 10 5:21 PM |
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27 Jan 2010 - 10 Feb 2010 10:00 AM Earls Court Exhibition Centre Warwick Road, London. SW5 9TA +44 (0)20 7385 1200 ABBAWorld London presents 25 rooms of memorabilia, music, footage, images and a fully immersive ABBA experience! Earls Court will be packed with a stunning, sequin-spangled display of exclusive music, footage, images and never-before-displayed memorabilia from one of the world's favourite pop bands. Plus, there's plenty of interactive activities to bring a little bit of ABBA...
Footsbarn's Christmas Cracker
Published 21 December 9 3:12 PM |
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22 December 2009 to 3 January 2010 Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, 21 New Globe Walk, The Shakespeare Globe Trust, London, SE1 9DT. (0)20 7902 1400 Footsbarn Theatre is taking over Shakespeare's Globe Theatre for an exhilarating festive show. The Cornwall-born group first appeared at the Globe in 2008 for the Shakespeare Party. Now they're back with Christmas Cracker – a colourful show packed with amazing circus acts, magic, music, dance and puppets. Footsbarn's Christmas Cracker celebrates...
The Snowman
Published 18 December 9 3:7 PM |
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3 December 2009 to 10 January 2010 Fly to a magical world this Christmas as The Snowman returns to London's Peacock Theatre. Based on Raymond Briggs' classic book, the stage version of this much-loved tale promises to delight audiences of all ages. The Snowman's enchanting combination of storytelling, music and dance is the perfect treat for younger theatregoers. The production is suitable for children aged 2 and over. Bill Alexander's direction and Robert North's choreography...
Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show 2010
Published 11 December 9 3:32 PM |
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8 January 2010 to 17 January 2010 ExCeL London , One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London. E16 1XL (0)20 7069 4000 Come to The Tullett Prebon London Boat Show and experience the joys of boating! January's event at ExCeL is shaping up to be bigger than better than ever. Drive away the winter blues by messing about in boats. Whether you're a sailor or landlubber, there's something for everyone at ExCeL London. You can explore hundreds of boats, from vast, extravagant yachts to mini...
The O2 Christmas Fair
Published 2 December 9 5:3 PM |
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21 Nov 2009 - 03 Jan 2010 O2 bubble, Millenium Way, Greenwich. London SE10 0DX (0)20 8463 2000 London's O2 will be transformed into a magical Christmas Fair this winter, with Father Christmas, exciting rides and a German Christmas Market. Entry to The O2 Christmas Fair is free, but you can buy a 1-day pass that allows you unlimited rides. The O2's Christmas Fair features rides, entertainment a chance to visit Father Christmas. Hosted in and around The O2 Bubble, the fair has both indoor and...
Hanukkah - London - 11 December 2009 to 19 December 2009
Published 27 November 9 5:50 PM |
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The origins of Hanukkah, sometimes known as Chanukah or Chanukkah, lie in an uprising against a successor of Alexander the Great, around 2,400 years ago. The revolt was successful, but the Jewish Temple was destroyed in the battle. When the Jews came rededicate their Temple, they found there was only enough sanctified oil to burn to light it for one day. Miraculously, the oil stayed alight for eight days. And this is why Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration that's also known as the "festival...
Winter Wonderland
Published 19 November 9 11:28 AM |
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21 Nov 2009 - 03 Jan 2010 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Closed Christmas Day Hyde Park, London, W2 2UH. (0)20 7298 2000 Last year Winter Wonderland attracted an amazing 1.5 million visitors to Hyde Park in London. This year, it looks to be bigger and better than ever as the organisers double the size of the festival to cover 32 acres. As well as 200 rides, you can enjoy festive attractions, browse the German Christmas market and gaze over London on the Observation Wheel. There's plenty to see and do at...
The Lord Mayor's Show - 14th Nov 09
Published 13 November 9 4:8 PM |
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14 Nov 2009 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM The history of the Lord Mayor's Show dates back to 1215, when King John granted a charter allowing the citizens of London to elect their own mayor. Every year since, the newly elected Mayor has travelled from the City of London to Westminster to pledge allegiance to the Crown. This year marks the 794th Lord Mayor's Show, and these days it is more of a celebration than a show of loyalty. Join in the fun as around half a million people turn out to watch as the...
Piano Recital Panayiotis Gogos London - 16/11/2009
Published 2 November 9 10:8 AM |
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Chopin, Mozart and Beethoven at the Hellenic Centre On Monday 16 November at 7.15pm The Hellenic Centre is presenting a piano recital by the distinguished pianist Panayiotis Gogos at its Great Hall. The program, built around Frederic Chopin's 24 Preludes, also includes the highly dramatic Fantasie by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the Moonlight Sonata, the most renown of romantic compositions from Ludwig van Beethoven's 32 sonatas. The audience will have the opportunity to appreciate these profoundly...
U2 gig to be streamed on YouTube
Published 23 October 9 2:24 PM |
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U2 band have announced that their concert at the Pasadena Rose Bowl in California on Sunday 25th October 2009 will be streamed live on video-sharing website YouTube. Their website states the following: "The Rose Bowl show is the penultimate U2 show this year - with more to come in 2010 - and already is set to host the venue's biggest ever audience of over 96,000 fans. The 360° Tour, which has been critically acclaimed and 're-invents rock'n'roll' (Rolling Stone Magazine)...
Spirit of Christmas Fair
Published 9 October 9 10:25 AM |
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4 November 2009 to 8 November 2009 Olympia Hammersmith Road London W14 8UX 0)20 8943 5000 If Santa was in London the Spirit of Christmas Fair is where he'd do his festive shopping. With mountains of unique gifts from more than 600 companies, yule have the time of your life! Sponsored by House & Garden magazine, this annual festive fair stocks everything from hand-crafted gifts to the finest food and wine – much of it unavailable in high-street stores. But there's so much more at the fair...
MPH 2009 with Top Gear Live
Published 28 September 9 3:24 PM |
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5 November 2009 to 8 November 2009 Earls Court Exhibition Centre Warwick Road London SW5 9TA (0)20 7385 1200 Amazing stunts, world-class cars and Jeremy Clarkson… if last year's MPH motoring show sold out, tickets to MPH with Top Gear Live are likely to go even quicker this year! If you're a fan of cars or the world-famous TV show Top Gear, you won't want to miss MPH 2009. Your ticket includes entry to the brand new Top Gear Live World Tour, presented by Jeremy Clarkson. The 75-minute...
RHS London Autumn Harvest Show
Published 22 September 9 5:57 PM |
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13 Oct 2009 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM; 14 Oct 2009 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Royal Horticultural Halls & Conference Centre 80 Vincent Square, Westminster, London. SW1P 2PE (0)20 7828 4125 This year, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) London Autumn Harvest Show celebrates seasonal produce, with plenty to see – and to taste! It's a great opportunity to pick up tips from the RHS experts and find inspiration for new ways to plant in your garden, whatever its size. The RHS holds four seasonal events in London...
MasterChef LIVE
Published 18 September 9 5:57 PM |
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13 November 2009 to 15 November 2009 Olympia Hammersmith Road London W14 8UX (0)20 8943 5000 www.londonbbcgoodfoodshow.com The food extravaganza formerly known as BBC Good Food Show returns to London's Olympia. There are plenty of food-related activities to get your teeth into, plus appearances and demonstrations from Wendi Peters, Michel Roux Jnr and Monica Galletti. You can even cook up a storm in MasterChef's famous Invention Test! MasterChef LIVE is packed full of brand new features to...
Bristol International Festival of Kites and Air Creations - 12th & 13th September 2009
Published 11 September 9 3:36 PM |
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Bristol’s popular International Festival of Kites & Air Creations will take Ashton Court by storm. The Festival is one of the region’s most distinctive and colourful public events, attracting spectators and enthusiasts of all ages and kite flyers from around the world. As well as a fantastic kite extravaganza the event provides the UK’s only showcase for designers, operators and manufacturers of inflatables, play structures and air sculptures. The Festival features spectacular flying displays...
thelondonpaper Headliners
Published 3 September 9 11:16 AM |
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16 September 2009 to 17 September 2009 0871 230 2200 www.thelondonpaper.com/headliners Two-days of fab music spanning multiple Soho venues at this brand new festival. The Headliners line-up includes Sophie Ellis-Bextor, The Magic Numbers and VV Brown. Headliners takes place across 20 top Soho music venues. Once you've got your wrist band, you'll have access to them all. The Line-up at Headliners So far, the line-up in London includes: Sophie Ellis-Bextor Doves Biffy Clyro The Magic Numbers...
The Natural History Museum's New Darwin Centre
Published 28 August 9 3:28 PM |
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1 September 2009 to 18 January 2010 The Natural History Museum , Cromwell Road, London. SW7 5BD 0207 942 5000 This September, London's renowned Natural History Museum completes its new state-of-the-art facility, the Darwin Centre. The first phase, containing 22 million zoological specimens stored in alcohol, opened in 2002. From September, you can also venture into the final piece of the project – a 65-metre-long (213 ft), 8-storey cocoon-shaped structure, which houses 17 million insect and 3...
Creamfields 2009
Published 18 August 9 11:40 AM |
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Creamfields 2009 returns with another massive lineup and sees some of the biggest dance names on the bill. This year's Creamfields takes place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August in Daresbury, Cheshire and the headliners are Tiesto and Basment Jaxx. Radio 1 will be broadcasting live from Creamfields bringing you the very latest news from backstage and interviews. Plus keep listening for details on an extended Essential Mix from some of the very best DJ's at the festival and a whole host...
May starts building Lego house
Published 14 August 9 5:50 PM |
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Top Gear presenter James May has begun his attempt to build a house entirely out of Lego bricks. May has vowed to live for a few days in the life-sized house, which comes complete with a working shower and toilet, once it has been completed. It is being built in the middle of the Denbies Wine Estate, in Dorking, for the BBC series James May's Toy Stories. A spokesman for Denbies said hundreds of people had turned up and everyone had a good time helping out. Some fans queued from 0430 BST to get...
CREATE09
Published 6 August 9 2:54 PM |
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1 June 2009 to 30 September 2009 http://www.createlondon.org/ CREATE was launched in 2008 as an annual festival to help celebrate London's Cultural Olympiad in the build up to London 2012. Held in the host boroughs of Greenwich, Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest, CREATE will incorporate major festivals and outdoor events. There will be a huge range of activities on offer, from music, dance, crafts and theatre to carnivals, parades and exhibitions, many with an Olympic theme. Greenwich...
The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Galleries
Published 20 July 9 2:13 PM |
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30 June 2009 to 30 December 2009 Victoria and Albert Museum , South Kensington, Cromwell Road, London. SW7 2RL (0)20 7942 2000 The Gilbert Collection is one of the most important collections ever given to Britain, with pieces linked to prominent historical figures such as Frederick the Great, Catherine the Great and Napoleon. The extensive Gilbert Collection was given to Britain in 1996. It was first presented at London's Somerset House from 2000 to 2008. Highlights of the collection on display...
Ibiza 2009
Published 20 July 9 1:58 PM |
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Stay locked to Radio 1 on the 31 July and the 1 and 8 August. To kick things off Pete Tong, Annie Mac and Vernon Kay are bringing sunshine vibes from Ibiza Rocks Hotel, featuring a special sunset set from Florence And The Machine whilst Judge Jules, Kutski and Trevor Nelson keep the party going with more sets and shows over the weekend. Friday 31 July :: 1900–2100 Pete Tong and Vernon Kay come live from Ibiza Rocks Hotel Party with a performance from Deadmau5 featuring Rob Swire from Pendulum , a...
Giants of the Galapagos
Published 17 July 9 5:54 PM |
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17 Jul 2009 - 06 Sep 2009 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM ZSL London Zoo, Regent's Park, London. N4RY (0)20 7722 3333 The new Giants of the Galapagos exhibit includes indoor and outdoor areas with fantastic viewing points in a barrier free environment. The exhibit is styled on the tortoises' natural habitat and consists of watering holes and mud wallows. Giants of the Galapagos is both fun and educational, giving all ages the chance to learn about the Galapagos. You can compare your weight to one of these...
T In The Park 2009 - Balado - 10th to 12th July
Published 10 July 9 5:23 PM |
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From 10 - 12 July, one of the most exciting festivals of the summer returns to Balado in Kinross-shire. Radio 1 will be there to bring you the best bits from backstage, live music highlights and all the latest news. Friday 10th July1-4pm: Edith Bowman live from site with highlights from previous T's and chat with some of the early arrivals Saturday 11th July 4-7pm: Radio 1's T In The Park Request Show. Huw Stephens anchors 3 hours of a-list requests from the very biggest and best artists...
iTunes Live London Festival 09
Published 3 July 9 10:26 AM |
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1 July 2009 to 31 July 2009 Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8EH +44 (0)20 7424 9991 The iTunes festival is back following last year's success. This year's line-up is even better and features music heavyweights and new acts aplenty. Highlights include: Oasis Kasabian Friendly Fires Franz Ferdinand Jack Penate To get your free tickets, you'll need to become a fan of the iTunes Live London Festival on Facebook . If you don't have a Facebook account, there are a limited number...
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship
Published 22 June 9 4:7 PM |
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22 June 2009 to 5 July 2009 All England Lawn Tennis Club, Museum Building, London London SW19 5AE (0)20 8946 6131 The world of tennis descends on Wimbledon in London every summer for two weeks of tennis, strawberries and cream and good-natured queuing. The Wimbledon tennis tournament in London attracts around 500,000 spectators and millions of television viewers worldwide. During the tournament Wimbledon sells approximately 500 tickets each day for Centre Court (except for the last four days), Court...
Royal Ascot
Published 15 June 9 4:28 PM |
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16 June 2009 to 20 June 2009 Ascot Racecourse Ascot Berkshire SL5 0870 7271234 Royal Ascot is an annual race meet that is the place to see and be seen for high society, royal watchers, fun seekers and horse racing enthusiasts alike! Steeped in tradition, heritage and pageantry, Royal Ascot dates back almost 300 years and is attended by the Royal Family, including Her Majesty the Queen. Founded by Queen Anne in 1711, Royal Ascot features a daily horse-drawn procession from Windsor Castle to Ascot...
Clarence House Summer Opening
Published 12 June 9 5:15 PM |
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5 August 2009 to 27 September 2009 10:00 - 16:00. All tickets are timed and must be pre-booked. Clarence House, The Mall, London. SW1A 1BA Wander around Clarence House, and see the rooms where Prince Charles and Camilla entertain guests from around the world, on this tour of the Prince's official pad! From 1953 to 2002 Clarence House was the home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. The arrangement of the rooms and the grouping of their contents remain much as they were in the Queen...
Greenwich and Docklands International Festival
Published 2 June 9 11:35 AM |
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June 2009 to 28 June 2009 http://www.festival.org/ Now in its 13th year, the Greenwich and Docklands International Festival is one of London's most spectacular free, outdoor events. Featuring an incredible programme of performances, live entertainment and family fun, the festival transforms East London into a sea of colour. Each year the festival follows a particular theme, and this year the chosen theme is water, so you can expect to see plenty of action along the Thames. Five new commissions...
West End Breakfast for Anna Friel
Published 19 May 9 3:39 PM |
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Actress Anna Friel is to star in a West End stage production of Truman Capote's novella Breakfast at Tiffany's. The ex-Brookside star will play Holly Golightly, the role Audrey Hepburn played in the Oscar-winning 1961 film. Friel, 32, said she was "delighted to have been given the opportunity to play one of my all time favourite heroines". The show will open in September at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, where Sir Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart are now appearing in Waiting for Godot...
Download Festival - Donnington - Radio 1 - 12th-14th June 2009
Published 11 May 9 11:37 AM |
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The UK's biggest rock festival returns to Donington on June 12/14 2009, and Radio 1 will exclusively be there to bring you live sets from some of the best rock artists in the world. The festival organisers have already announced that Slipknot, The Prodigy, Korn, Dragon Force, Devildriver, Pendulum, MötleyCrüe, Limp Bizkit, Trivium, Def Leppard, Whitesnake, ZZ Top, Marilyn Manson, Anvil, Billy Talent, The Blackout, Down, Chris Cornell, Papa Roach, Lacuna Coil, Journey, Blackstone Cherry, Skin...
Trooping the Colour - The Queen's Birthday Parade
Published 8 May 9 10:20 AM |
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13 June 2009 - 10.00 - 12.15 Horse Guards Parade Whitehall, London. SW1A 2AX 020 7414 2357 Trooping the Colour is an annual event that takes place on Horse Guards Parade in London's St James's Park in June, marking The Queen's official birthday. The ceremony of Trooping the Colour is full of military pomp and pageantry as The Queen carries out an inspection of the troops from the Household Division. The Queen then leads the troops down the Mall to Buckingham Palace , one of London's...
The Great London Garden Trail
Published 27 April 9 1:53 PM |
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12:00pm - 4:00pm - 4 May 2009 www.dk.com/gardentrail The Great London Garden Trail is a great opportunity to look around ten designer gardens for free. Find out how professional garden designers have made the most of outdoor spaces ranging from back gardens to roof terraces. You may even meet the designers themselves, as they'll be present in many of the gardens to answer questions and give out plant lists. The event is designed to celebrate the launch of the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society...
Camden Crawl
Published 24 April 9 6:7 PM |
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24 April 2009 to 25 April 2009 0871 230 2200 www.thecamdencrawl.com The Camden Crawl is one of the most famous and best-loved events in London's music calendar. Spend a whole weekend in music heaven as you journey round 40 of Camden's top venues, including: The Roundhouse Koko Electric Ballroom Purple Turtle Dublin Castle The full line-up and stage times are a closely guarded secret right until the last minute but many artists have already confirmed, including: Echo & The Bunnymen Kasabian...
Animal Adventure at London Zoo
Published 6 April 9 10:31 AM |
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3 April 2009 to 3 October 2009 ZSL London Zoo, Regent's Park, London, NW1 4RY. 020 7722 3333 A new exhibit at ZSL London Zoo (Zoological Society London) opens just in time for the Easter holidays this year. The Animal Adventure area has been built on the site of the world's first children's zoo and allows kids to get up close and personal with a range of different animals. Created by world-class designers who enlisted the help of children for ideas and testing, this £2.3 million exhibit...
Snowbombing 2009
Published 3 April 9 3:16 PM |
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Mayrhofen, Austria, 29 March - 4 April http://www.snowbombing.com/en/ From 29 March – 4 April, one of the most unique festivals of the winter returns to Mayrhofen, Austria for its tenth birthday. The festival organisers have already confirmed the following acts, Fatboy Slim, Dizzee Rascal, Biffy Clyro, Kissy Sell Out, The View, Mylo, Zane Lowe, Layo and Bushwacka!, La Roux, Mongrel, Rumblestrips, Mr Hudson, Reverend and the Makers, Ladyhawke, Dan Black and Annie Nightingale, Heidi, Andy George and...
The Robot Zoo
Published 24 March 9 4:29 PM |
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28 Mar 2009 - 01 Nov 2009 Daily 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Horniman Museum and Gardens 100 London Road, SE23 3PQ 020 8699 1872 The Robot Zoo is a menagerie of moving creatures that gives an insight into animal anatomy. This family exhibition, which is visiting London for the first time, consists of eight larger than life-size robot animals and 11 interactive displays, which allow visitors to explore animal life in more depth. Using a clever mix of pipes, pistons, hydraulics, lighting and sound, these robotic...
Radio 1's Big Weekend - Swindon
Published 19 March 9 10:10 AM |
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The biggest free ticketed event in Europe. Radio 1's Big Weekend takes place on 9-10 May 2009 at Lydiard Park, Swindon. Radio 1's Big Weekend grew from the incredibly popular One Big Sundays - free open-air shows with top pop acts. When 100,000 people turned up to the Leicester show it was clear we were on to something good. The major artists play the Main Stage, while the artists you hear on Radio 1's evening shows are on the In New Music We Trust stage. Around seven artists perform...
Head of the River Race 2009
Published 12 March 9 5:7 PM |
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11.00am Saturday 21 March 2009 Mortlake Stone www.horr.co.uk London's Head of the River Race in March is one of the city's longest running sporting traditions. This spring, more than 400 crews from around the globe will take to the waters of London's famous Thames River to compete in this historic boating event. The Head of the River Race (HORR) was started in 1926 by Cambridge and Tideway oarsman, Steve Fairbairn. It was conceived as a way for crews to practice long rows during winter...
Red Nose Day - 13th March 2009
Published 2 March 9 11:55 AM |
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Red Nose Day 2009 is taking place on Friday 13 March. For more information check out www.rednoseday.com In schools, offices and homes across the land, everyone wears - you've guessed it - the latest Red Nose - this year there's 3 to choose from - and does whatever tickles their fancy to raise cash. Red Nose Day culminates in a night of hilarious comedy and moving documentary films on BBC One - it's a night when the only place to be is right in front of the TV screen. All this funny business...
St Patrick's Day Festival 2009
Published 27 February 9 6:1 PM |
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St Patrick's Day is 17 March. Events run from 9 - 17 March The St Patrick's Day Parade takes place on 15 March this year (St Patrick's Day is 17 March). Join the crowds who turn out to watch marching bands, floats, street theatre and more. All 32 Irish counties are represented, dressed in their traditional county colours, as well as London's Irish community and other Londoners. This year's St Patrick's Day Festival is being held on 15 March in London's Trafalgar Square...
EDF Energy Ideal Home Show
Published 16 February 9 11:8 AM |
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March 2009 to 13 April 2009 Earls Court Exhibition Centre , Warwick Road, SW5 9TA +44 (0)20 7385 1200 The EDF Energy Ideal Home Show at Earls Court in London has something for everyone. With a renewed focus on home improvement, thrifty living and eco initiatives, whether you own or rent, the Ideal Home Show will help you get the most out of your home and garden. The huge range of exhibitors means you'll see all the latest products from emerging brands and tried and trusted names, plus a large...
Valentines Day in London
Published 9 February 9 11:8 AM |
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Music in London on Valentine's Day Pianist Dominic Piers Smith and the London Philharmonic Orchestra present a series of romantic classics at the Royal Festival Hall's Valentine's Day Concert . Alternatively, enjoy classical music by candle light at St Martin-in-the-Fields as the London Musical Arts Orchestra perform a concert of works by the likes of Elgar, Tchaikovsky and Strauss, accompanied by readings from popular love poems. YolanDa Brown returns to the Jazz Café for a Valentine's...
Shockwaves NME Awards 2009
Published 2 February 9 11:29 AM |
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20 January 2009 to 24 February 2009 Legendary music magazine, NME celebrates its annual award ceremony with a string of gigs around the capital. This famous weekly has been running since 1952 and has a massive influence on who makes it in the music industry. In recent times the NME has championed The Strokes, The White Stripes and The Arctic Monkeys. All these acts have gone on to achieve phenomenal commercial success. This year's Big Gig will be at London's O2 for the second year running...
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