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Hadrian’s Wall… of light
On the 13th of March 2010 Hadrian’s Wall will be lit up from end to end in an attempt to create a spectacle that has never been produced before.
In to order to make the event a success the search is now on for 500 volunteers to each take responsibility for a light along the 84 [...]
Premiership title race hotting up for busy Christmas period
It may only be December but the race for the top spot in the Premier League is already in full motion as we enter what promises to be a tasty festive feast of football during the coming weeks.
Title holders Manchester United have pulled themselves level on points with Chelsea, who currently sit at the top [...]
Sheffield Mencap – Christmas Fair & Charity Gig
Sheffield Mencap will be holding a Christmas Fair on the 28th of November and a Charity Gig on the 6th of December to raise money for a valuable cause.
Who are Sheffield Mencap?
I am sure most people have heard of the organisation Mencap, but do you know what they actually do and how they help your local community? Did [...]
Birmingham set to welcome Jools Holland for another festive show
Jools Holland will once again return to Birmingham with his big band this December as part of his traditional festive tour.
One of Britain’s best-loved big bands is gearing up to return to Birmingham this December as part of its ‘party that never stops’.
The Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra will be embarking on [...]
La Cage Aux Folles set for London West End exit
The award-winning musical La Cage Aux Folles is set to end West End run in January.
Theatre-goers will have until the start of next year to catch the West End revival of La Cage Aux Folles, it has been confirmed.
The popular musical, which currently boasts John Barrowman as one of its leading stars, is [...]
David Hockney exhibition opens in Nottingham
Nottingham is the location of a much-anticipated new exhibition on the works of British great David Hockney.
A major new exhibition celebrating the work of British artist David Hockney has opened its doors in Nottingham.
One of the biggest art events to be held outside of London for years, the ‘Marriage of Styles’ exhibition at [...]
London museum welcomes back ‘lost treasure’
The Sir John Soame museum has welcomed back a Napoleonic treasure.
One of London’s most-loved museums is set to welcome back a lost treasure after being given a helping hand from the Art Fund.
The Sir John Soane’s Museum, which is just a short walk from the better-known British Museum, is home to hundreds of [...]
London ‘must learn from previous Olympics’
London has to learn from the Athens, Sydney and Beijing Olympics in order to make the 2012 Games “a very big ticket” and attract visitors, an expert has claimed.
London must learn from previous Olympics if the 2012 Games are to be a success and attract more people to the city.
That is the view of Tom [...]
London set for spectacular firework display
People looking to mark Bonfire Night in style will want to book London car hire and head into the capital next weekend.
On November 7th, Alexandra Park will host one of the most spectacular firework displays for miles around.
Not only will visitors be able to marvel at the beautifully lit-sky during the show, they will also [...]
Rugby Club to host ‘virtual bonfire’
Anyone who’s heading out tonight to celebrate Guy Fawkes night stood in front of a warm bonfire should spare a thought for those at Ilfracombe Rugby Club’s bonfire and firework display.
Organisers of the event were put off by the ‘mountain’ of paper work that needed to be completed to burn a real bonfire, and have [...]
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