Music megastar to light up Tottenham
Award-winning rapper and hometown hero Wretch 32 will turn Tottenham festive next week as he switches on the Christmas lights at Haringey Council’s free Winter Festival. The bestselling artist, who grew up in the area’s Tiverton Estate, will be joined by Spurs legend Ledley King for the big switch-on at the family event on Tottenham Green on Saturday, 5 December.
Rockstar-turned-author beats Sir Ian McKellen in older people’s awards
A founding member of 90s indie rock band Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine, J.B. Morrison, has beaten thespian heavyweights including Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Derek Jacobi to win a prestigious Older People in the Media Award. Meanwhile Baroness Joan Bakewell has won the “Best older person’s champion in the media” award.
Walsall youngster dazzles judges with light up tree design
Christmas came early for one lucky Walsall school child on Saturday 21st November as eight year old Mason Jones won a special Santa sleigh ride following the Victorian Arcade Shopping Centre’s ‘Design a Christmas Tree’ competition.
The LEGOLAND Windsor Resort Hotel Turns the Clocks to KST (Kid Standard Time) for New Year's Eve
To avoid sleepy little ones missing the festivities, the LEGOLAND Hotel will change its clocks to Kid Standard Time (KST) so younger guests can enjoy the midnight feel with a countdown to New Year and a spectacular fireworks display all at 9pm (GMT) - just in time for bed.
An Intimate Affair with Millie Jackson
Join The Drum Arts/Leisure Centre, on Sunday, 7th February 2016 for this rare and EXCLUSIVE pre-Valentine affair with the legendary Millie Jackson. With a career spanning more than three decades, Miss Jackson is known for her sexually explicit, racy, gritty, rap style fused with soul. One of her earliest singles, ‘My Man Is A Sweet Man’, released in the early 70s remains popular amongst northern soul enthusiasts, as is ‘House For Sale’ (1976).
Join crowds in Tipton to turn on the Christmas Lights
Santa and his reindeer will be joined by Sandwell’s mayor in Tipton’s fun-filled Christmas lights switch-on. Mayor Councillor Barbara Price will officially switch on the lights on in Owen Street on Friday 27 November at 6.30pm. Festive market stalls, Santa’s grotto and a funfair as well as entertainment from Funtime Theatre are also lined up.
Wolverhampton Prepares For A Guaranteed White Christmas
Based on the beloved Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye film, the merry musical White Christmas comes to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre this December. South Staffs Musical Theatre Company returns following their successful 2014 production of Oliver! to tell Irving Berlin’s tale of two famous song-and-dance men who stage a show in a scenic, snow-topped Vermont inn.
Experience a Unique Christmas in Penzance
Penzance, Cornwall's most south westerly town has a unique Christmas calendar to celebrate the festive season in 2015. Beginning on November 28th, the town comes alive with a mix of Christmas lights, entertainment and culture. Penzance's locals are passionate about their rich historical past which also plays a unique part in the town's festive celebrations, which are open to all.
Gardeners reap rewards for beautiful blooms
Fabulous florals, wonderful window boxes and gorgeous gardens were celebrated at the annual Haringey in Bloom awards. Dozens of green-fingered residents from across the borough took part in this year’s competition, and the most brilliant blooms were rewarded at a ceremony at the Sunshine Garden Centre.
Inventor Colin Furze builds an Apocalypse Bunker in his back garden, in Rural Lincolnshire
A British man has completed the build on an apocalypse-proof bunker in his back garden... in rural Lincolnshire. Following on from the worldwide success of his Ejector Bed (over 5.5m views on YouTube), British inventor Colin Furze is back with a brand new project. Teaming up with Sky 1 alongside their new series You, Me & The Apocalypse, Colin has turned his back garden into a massive underground bunker.
Join Cure Leukemia for Birmingham's favourite pantomime
This Christmas the Birmingham Hippodrome will be hosting the spectacular pantomime showing of 'Aladdin' and there are a limited amount of tickets available at a special, discounted rate for Cure Leukemia supporters.
Birmingham Best Bar None Awards 2015: Shortlist announced
Birmingham’s nightlife venues are preparing to go head-to-head as the shortlist for this year’s Best Bar None awards was announced. Now in its ninth year, the city-wide scheme is one of the biggest in the country and champions licensed premises that provide a safe and enjoyable night out.
A very unusual licensed jazz club setting at St. Paul’s Church!
A first for St. Paul’s Church in the Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham, and for Jewellery Quarter jazz quintet Timeless, as they bring their brand of jazz to the balcony of the church this Friday 20th November. This makes for a “rather unique jazz club setting, especially with the licensed bar” according to band leader Thomas Hinks. “I’m especially looking forward to the amazing acoustics of the church” he went on.
Choir on song for festive treat
The Wolverhampton Orpheus Male Voice Choir will be in fine voice at the city's annual Civic Carol Service next month. The traditional service, which is open to all, takes place at Darlington Street Methodist Church on Wednesday 9 December, 2015, from 3.30pm and will be led by the Reverend David Lavender. Mince pies and mulled wine will be served afterwards.
An Expanded and Transformed San Francisco Museum of Modern Art to Open in May
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) has announced that a thoroughly transformed SFMOMA will open to the public on Saturday, May 14, 2016, offering nearly three times the previous exhibition space, featuring 260 works from the Fisher Collection, a first showing of more than 600 artworks promised to the museum, the debut of the new Pritzker Center for Photography and an outward-looking architectural design that weaves the museum into the city as never before.
World's youngest DJ with dedicated following of thousands
The world's youngest DJ who is just two years old has a dedicated following of thousands of fans thanks to his ability to work the decks. Instead of spinning-tops, 3-year-old Oratilwe Hlongwane is spinning discs, working the decks as the world’s youngest DJ. A.k.a DJ AJ, whilst still learning to put together words.
