October 8, 2009
To celebrate the launch of new wildlife gardening website http://www.wildaboutgardens.org.uk the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and The Wildlife Trusts are offering 20 copies of the RHS Wildlife Garden book as a free prize draw for people who sign up to the website’s monthly newsletter. (more…)
Most people have access to an area near their home where wildlife can flourish. It might be a large mature garden, it might be a balcony. Some people might be expert gardeners, some might just like to potter. Whatever your circumstances, there is always something you can do to for wildlife. (more…)
This October the Ramblers, in association with Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival, will be holding an unmissable three week walking festival to celebrate London’s world-class film heritage. (more…)
This October, the 3rd annual Walkers Are Welcome conference in Shropshire will celebrate a near trebling of towns who have attained the walk-friendly accreditation status over the past year. (more…)
Despite claims to want to create a ‘pedestrian friendly public space’ in Poundbury in Dorset, the Duchy of Cornwall is instead creating ‘an urban ghetto’ forcing the public onto busy roads and cutting off access to the countryside – so claims the Ramblers. (more…)
October 2009 – Campaign for Real Ale’s research shows that 50% of all adult drinkers have now tried real ale, compared to just 35% in 2008. (more…)
Over three quarters of people (77%) are not aware that bread and breakfast cereals are among the top salt-contributing foods in our diet, reveals a new Food Standards Agency survey.
With local food all the rage, a new survey reveals that over three quarters of those asked are proud of the locally sourced food and locally inspired dishes available in the UK with Scotland the area proudest of its local offering and most strongly aware of its regional specialities. (more…)
Michel Roux, OBE and Gary Rhodes were among the guests recently when Jean-Pierre Cointreau, CEO of Champagne Gosset, hosted a celebration of the company’s 425th anniversary in Paris. (more…)
A three year research study undertaken by Colchagua terroir specialists Viña Casa Silva with the University of Talca has pinpointed the reasons why vines growing under ‘seemingly similar’ conditions in one vineyard have a different quality potential. (more…)
Chix Chandaria, a former dancer, and Dan Roebuck, a mining engineer, have formed Hix & Buck to import exclusive, quality wines from undiscovered vineyards. (more…)
Bluetooth, HDTV, PSP, iPhone, Wii - ever wondered how the gadgets we use everyday really work? (more…)
When the “flamboyant, maestro at the helm of Television South West” retired in 1992 he did not simply ride off into the sunset with cigar in one hand and champagne flute in the other but instead lived up to his reputation. (more…)
One snowy afternoon Peter Rabbit leaves home to collect firewood for his mother. Little does he know that this is the start of an exciting adventure in the heart of the wintery forest (more…)
Picking up a book from your local library has now become that bit easier as you can now download an e-book in many parts of the country. (more…)
New Year’s resolutions often fly out of the window before January has even had a chance to get started. So set yourself a goal worth sticking to in 2010 and give yourself the perfect reason to get fit by taking on the challenge of a lifetime for Breast Cancer Campaign. (more…)
Scotland’s largest hostelling association is to introduce its first ‘Third Night Free’ Autumn/Winter offer in a bid to encourage the budget-conscious to enjoy longer breaks throughout the year. (more…)
With Autumn fast-approaching, it’s the perfect time to start planning your adventure to the Falkland Islands, located 400 miles off the south-eastern tip of South America. (more…)
History lovers and intrepid travellers can celebrate the life and death of one of the most influential men in history – Napoleon Bonaparte. (more…)
Mother Courage and Her Children
by Bertolt Brecht
in a translation by Tony Kushner
(more…)
When science teacher Bertram Cates violates a state law he finds himself
at the centre of a court case that not only shakes the United States but
resonates across the world. (more…)
Can you judge a five star show? Do you know your Shakespeare from your Rodgers and Hammerstein? The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) is looking for ten theatre-going members of public to join the judging panels of the 2011 Laurence Olivier Awards. (more…)
‘Peace In The Valley’ (Album)
‘Hope & Praise’ (DVD)
Released on 26th October (album – DMG TV) and 9th November ‘09 (DVD - demonVision) (more…)
Universal Music will for the first time ever, release Frank Sinatras legendary performance of “Live at the Meadowlands” onto CD. (more…)
Win a copy of Nigel Kennedy’s 20th Anniversary
Luxury Edition of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons (more…)
NEW findings released by Cancer Research UK reveal that short-term money pressures are causing people to fail to plan beyond the recession. (more…)
Students’ kit is thieves’ favourite, so cover at university is vital
Parents’ home insurance can cover up to £5000 worth of possessions taken to university (more…)
UK renters are falling prey to identity fraud as post is stolen and personal details used for illegal purposes. (more…)
• Number of credit cards with no balance transfer fee increases by 20% in the last 12 months
• Number of 0% introductory offers on balance transfers falls from 171 to 149 in the last year
Credit card providers are cutting balance transfer fees in the battle for customers at the same time as they cut back on zero per cent transfer deals, according to new research* from MoneyExpert.com. (more…)
Yesterday (Sunday 27 September) hundreds of people in Regent’s Park posed for a photograph to form the figure of 46,000, representing number of people diagnosed with breast cancer each year. (more…)
All healthy ears produce ear wax, which forms a protective coating around the skin lining the ear canal. The amount of ear wax produced varies from person to person and doesn’t need to be removed unless it is obstructing the ear canal, has caused dulled hearing or caused itchiness or discomfort. (more…)
We hear a lot about fish oils and omega-3s in relation to brain health but what exactly are they? (more…)
The 50th anniversary of the iconic Triumph Bonneville was marked in spectacular style when four officially-recognized FIM world land speed records were set. The quadruple records were recorded at the 2009 edition of the event that gives the bike its name: the Bonneville speed trials. (more…)
THE SACRED MADE REAL: SPANISH PAINTING AND
SCULPTURE 1600–1700
21 October 2009 – 24 January 2010
Sainsbury Wing
Supported by the American Friends of the National Gallery as a result of a generous grant from Howard and Roberta Ahmanson
Social care must adapt to digital age, as research predicts a generation of “Silver Tweeters” (more…)
Melanie Sykes has launched the search for the first ‘Green Voice of Great Britain’ today (Thursday 24 September) on behalf of the only free, impartial adviser to consumers on all sustainable living issues – the Energy Saving Trust. (more…)
PhotoBox I ChildLine 2009 Young Photographer of the Year
NSPCC and PhotoBox team up to find top young snappers (more…)
