This is a great opportunity to see some horror classics on the big screen, in a suitably spooky setting.
Friday, 26 September 2008
In the dead of night
Chills in the Chapel - the Union Chapel's Halloween Horror season - is booking now. The Union Chapel is an active, working church, who use their fabulous listed Victorian gothic building (designed by James Cubbitt in the 1870's) to host live music, and other arts events to help restore the building and fun their work with the homeless.
This is a great opportunity to see some horror classics on the big screen, in a suitably spooky setting.
This is a great opportunity to see some horror classics on the big screen, in a suitably spooky setting.
Monday, 22 September 2008
cause they're playing my favourite song
Passing this on, un-edited in any way, because The Holloways are fabulous. I'd love to be there, and I can't so - other people should go and enjoy!
WANT TO SEE THE HOLLOWAYS FOR FREE? (Over 18s Only)
SEE THE HOLLOWAYS AT PROUD CAMDEN courtesy of Intel
Intel, in association with Proud Camden, is giving you the chance to see The Holloways headline the sixth round of Intel Studio, the stage for unsigned artists, on 24th September 2008. Doors open 7:30pm.
We're offering The Holloways' most loyal fans the chance to attend this intimate event, alongside two unsigned artists who are both vying for a record deal with one of the UK's top independent music labels on www.Intel.co.uk/studio.
Places are limited for this free gig , so get your name on the guestlist for this must-see event by sending your name, e-mail address and how many spots on the list you need, to intelcompetitionwinners@hillandknowlton.com. Please include 'Holloway Tickets' in the subject of your e-mail.
Any remaining spots will be filled by the first to the door on the night, and entry is free.
See you down the front!
Alfie, Rob, Bryn & Dave xx
www.the-holloways.com
Thursday, 4 September 2008
It is written in the stars above
I know - two posts in a day, and this one not even London based. Tough.
This news makes me smile especially, because I was part of the chain of connections that took this book from the donation bins of an Oxfam bookshop, to becoming one of the jewels in Reading's collections, saving the book from being broken up, and raising a goodly sum of money for Oxfam's work at the same time.
Not a bad outcome for my putting my mum in touch with a friend of mine in Reading, really.
This news makes me smile especially, because I was part of the chain of connections that took this book from the donation bins of an Oxfam bookshop, to becoming one of the jewels in Reading's collections, saving the book from being broken up, and raising a goodly sum of money for Oxfam's work at the same time.
Not a bad outcome for my putting my mum in touch with a friend of mine in Reading, really.
Understated is how we prefer to be
The Streets' fourth album, 'Everything Is Borrowed', is coming out on Monday - I linked to the free teaser track a couple of weeks back - and they're continuing to celebrate the free, with an instore show :
<I>On the day the album is released, Monday September 15th, The Streets will be playing a free instore show at HMV on Oxford Street in London at 6pm. There will no wristbands, just first come, first served mayhem. In other words, get there early. We're very much looking forward to experiencing the joys of a "go low" amongst the CD shelves.</i>
I won't be able to get there in time - I finish work just as they'll be starting - but people with more fluid schedules should take advantage.
<I>On the day the album is released, Monday September 15th, The Streets will be playing a free instore show at HMV on Oxford Street in London at 6pm. There will no wristbands, just first come, first served mayhem. In other words, get there early. We're very much looking forward to experiencing the joys of a "go low" amongst the CD shelves.</i>
I won't be able to get there in time - I finish work just as they'll be starting - but people with more fluid schedules should take advantage.
Wednesday, 3 September 2008
I live by the river
Read Neverwhere! - Actually, this instruction is one I'd like to give more often, as Neil Gaiman's story of an alternate London is one of my all time favourite London books. As Harper Collins have kindly made it available as a free e-read for a month (download or online) I have a good excuse to do so today.
Richard Mayhew is an unassuming young businessman living in London, with a dull job and a pretty but shrewish fiancee. Then one night he stumbles upon a girl lying on the sidewalk*, bleeding. He stops to help her, and his life is changed forever.
Soon he finds himself living in a London most people would never have dreamed of - a city of monsters and saints, murderers and angels.
London-under-London is such a vivid and a rich place, and Neil's love of the city shines through so strongly - highly recommended.
* their blurb -- the word's pavement. Sorry.
Richard Mayhew is an unassuming young businessman living in London, with a dull job and a pretty but shrewish fiancee. Then one night he stumbles upon a girl lying on the sidewalk*, bleeding. He stops to help her, and his life is changed forever.
Soon he finds himself living in a London most people would never have dreamed of - a city of monsters and saints, murderers and angels.
London-under-London is such a vivid and a rich place, and Neil's love of the city shines through so strongly - highly recommended.
* their blurb -- the word's pavement. Sorry.
Tuesday, 2 September 2008
one more step
It' a bit last minute, but this looks like both an enjoyable evening, and an excellent pair of causes:
Sunset Walk - 14 September - 5 miles - Central London
Don’t miss your chance to join this short stroll with a big heart a week on Sunday.
It’s your chance to take part in the season of Ramadan, making new friends as you walk and talk. It’s the most sociable and laidback fundraising you’ll ever do. We’re asking for a minimum of £50 per person to go towards food projects* around the world. And when the sun goes down, you’ll share a fabulously tasty meal at the London Central Mosque.
Sunset Walk: Sunday (5pm) 14 September 2008
Sign up by Tuesday 9 September :
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/get_involved/fundraise/sunset/
You’re more than welcome to turn up on the day and register but pre-registering is the surest way to guarantee your place - and saves our admin costs.
We’d love to see as many of you there as possible, so please pass this along to friends, family and colleagues who might like to join in.
* Money raised is split equally and goes towards both Oxfam and Muslim Aid projects.
Sunset Walk - 14 September - 5 miles - Central London
Don’t miss your chance to join this short stroll with a big heart a week on Sunday.
It’s your chance to take part in the season of Ramadan, making new friends as you walk and talk. It’s the most sociable and laidback fundraising you’ll ever do. We’re asking for a minimum of £50 per person to go towards food projects* around the world. And when the sun goes down, you’ll share a fabulously tasty meal at the London Central Mosque.
Sunset Walk: Sunday (5pm) 14 September 2008
Sign up by Tuesday 9 September :
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/get_involved/fundraise/sunset/
You’re more than welcome to turn up on the day and register but pre-registering is the surest way to guarantee your place - and saves our admin costs.
We’d love to see as many of you there as possible, so please pass this along to friends, family and colleagues who might like to join in.
* Money raised is split equally and goes towards both Oxfam and Muslim Aid projects.
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