Raindance Filmmakers’ Charity Ball | Events

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Frostie

Host of film talent attend inaugural filmmakers’ ball

– Sadie Frost, Helen George and Tamer Hassan attended Raindance Film Festival’s charity party –

A host of celebrities and film industry talent attended Raindance Film Festival’s inaugural Independent Filmmakers’ Ball last night to raise funds for The Independent Film Trust (IFT), the UK charity whose activities include the provision of film-making courses for disadvantaged adults and children. Guests included Sadie Frost, Helen George, Tamer Hassan, Nick Broomfield, Alan Parker, Matt Kernard and Kitty Brucknell.

Entertainment on the night came from soul band ‘The Indies’ as well as a ‘filmmaker’s dream raffle’, with prizes including a Canon EOS C100 camera and screening-room hire from Motion Picture Solutions handed out to lucky winners.

Raindance and British Independent Film Award founder Elliot Grove comments: “It was a pleasure to see the crème de la crème of British indie filmmaking come together under one roof for such a great cause and to celebrate their work. Away from the glamour of tinsel town, these guys work incredibly hard to deliver thought-provoking, disruptive and consistently entertaining material for our viewing pleasure and I can’t wait for the chance to showcase their work when the 22^nd annual Raindance Film Festival returns this autumn.”

Beech’s Fine Chocolates Bar Review

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Frostie

Having previously reviewed Beech’s Fine Chocolates Creams we were pretty excited when these came through the post. An array of delicious chocolate bars in various, unique flavours.

Lime & Chilli Dark Chocolate

Delicious with a spicy kick. The lime is perfectly judged, not overbearing.

Dark chocolate

A high-quality, luxurious dark chocolate.

White Chocolate

Sweet tasting but not sickly: a delicious white chocolate.

Milk Chocolate Anglesey Sea Salt bar

This was unique and wonderful. The sweet and savoury work well together.

Dark Chocolate Ginger bar

A particular favourite. The ginger gives the right amount of kick without being too spicy.

Beech’s only use the finest, natural ingredients and it shows.

£1.50 for 60g from Amazon UK.

Win Wine And Champagne Courtesy of BAFTA

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Frostie

The Arqiva British Academy Television Awards will be taking place on Sunday 18th May and to celebrate, the official drinks partners of BAFTA invite you to sip like the stars. As the official Champagne and Wine Partners to BAFTA, Champagne Taittinger and Villa Maria wines from New Zealand are delighted to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a bottle of Taittinger Brut Réserve NV and a bottle of Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2013 and Villa Maria Private Bin Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, as served to the guests at the special awards dinner and after show party.

Adding extra sparkle to the awards, Champagne Taittinger is one of the few premium Champagne houses to remain owned and actively managed by the named family. Taittinger is widely available in all good retailers. Visit www.taittinger.com.

Villa Maria is New Zealand’s most awarded winery and remains proudly family-owned. Villa Maria wines are widely available in all good retailers. Visit www.villamaria.co.nz

Terms & Conditions: Entrants must be 18 or over. Entrants will have to provide a mainland UK address and telephone number for delivery. Visit www.bafta.org for more information.

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Competition ends on the 17th of May.

Piquadro UK Flagship Store Launch Event

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Frostie

WHAT: THE LAUNCH OF PIQUADRO’S UK FLAGSHIP LONDON STORE

WHEN: Tuesday 29th April

WHERE: Piquadro, 67 Regents Street

Jack Guinness, Oliver Proudlock, Henry Conway, Piquadro CEO Marco Palmieri

VIPs from the world of fashion and business converged at 67 Regents Street to toast the opening of Piquadro’s London flagship store

Piquadro is an innovative Italian leather house specializing in business and travel items with over 100 stores worldwide

Set over two floors, the beautifully modern store features bespoke interiors designed by Karim Azzabi

The basic concept that inspired Azzabi is the idea of a cocoon defining a unique and original exhibition format in which the elements that make up the internal structure are bands that line the walls like ribs and that also act as display elements

CEO Marco Palmieri hosted the event along with celebrity DJ’s Amber Le Bon and Jack Guinness

Marco Palmieri guided guests around the store whilst conversation flowed over the bespoke Garden Martini cocktail and delicious canapés.

WHO:
Amber Le Bon

Jack Guinness

Oliver Proudlock

Henry Conway

Marco Palmieri – Piquadro CEO

WHAT THEY ATE: A bespoke menu for Piquadro including

Carpaccio of Scottish beef

Truffled goats cheese

Salmon mi qui beach herbs melon and ponzu

Lobster cocktail

Beetroot macaroons

Peeled prawns tossed in chilli and lime zest

WHAT THEY DRANK: The “Garden Martini”

Convicts Take Over Children’s Charities

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Frostie

Kentucky-based, heavy metal band Corprit Convict is partnering with Kosair Children’s Charity and the Ronald McDonald House in an effort raise money for the children’s hospital and family-housing facilities.

On May 9, 2014, the female-fronted-foursome will be headlining a show at Phoenix Hill Tavern starting at 9:00 pm. All proceeds earned by the band for that show will go to support both charities.

On April 22, 2014, the band released their debut, Come Clean, with a portion of the album sales also going to support both charities.

KT (singer) and Evan (drummer) have a deep, personal connection with both charities. “Our son, Hayden, spent the first 4 weeks of his life at Kosair before he passed away 3 months later. The nurses there took excellent care of our boy and they were just amazing all around. I’m so happy we can finally give something back,” – KT.

Kosair Childrens’ Hospital is Kentucky’s only full-service, free-standing pediatric care facility dedicated exclusively to caring for children and is an advocate for the health and well-being of all children.

Ronald McDonald House Charities is a place families of seriously ill children call home during crisis and uncertainty. Since opening their doors, they have helped more than 70,000 family members from all 50 states and several international locations. Since opening their doors 30 years ago, they have given more than $1,000,000 in grants to organizations that support children.

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“When you get a metal band, like Corprit Convict, you get a taste of what Reverbnation says is #1 in that genre….Starting from a 2 piece garage band to a high ranking group is no small feat….No matter what, you should definitely be able to notice the potential these guys have.”

– Daniel Morrison, CEO, Hip Rock Magazine

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Come Clean is now available for $5 on Bandcamp, the band’s website and ReverbNation. They have posted 4 songs from the upcoming album. To preview, simply click on the song names below in blue.

Come Clean track listing:

1) Sickening

2) Rattlesnake

3) Applicator

4) Disavow

5) Left for Dead

6) 3 Ring

7) Jackknife

8) Crawl to Learn

The Duchess of Cambridge Causes Sales Of Yellow Dresses To Soar

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Frostie

eBay, one of the world’s largest marketplaces, has seen a 95%* rise in sales of yellow dresses. This has been triggered by consistent trendsetter HRH The Duchess of Cambridge when spotted wearing citrus tones during The Royal Couple’s 19-day Australian and New Zealand tour.

Arriving in sunny Sydney, Australia wearing a striking, canary yellow pencil dress, Kate looked every inch the immaculate fashionista (despite being cheekily labelled a ‘banana’ by The Duke of Cambridge.) Four days later, Kate was pictured in a pastel number for Easter Sunday at Taronga Zoo with William and George, causing the total sales of yellow dresses on the UK site to almost double during this period.

Kate is not alone in her fondness for the summery hue. The yellow trend is on the up in the UK, with the likes of Susanna Reid pictured in a lemon yellow frock for Good Morning Britain as well as Hollywood sweetheart Emma Stone, who wore a fiery full-length yellow gown to The Amazing Spider-Man 2 premiere in London, last week.

In addition, sales of both floral (+94%)** and green dresses (+88%)*** spiked hugely overnight from the moment Kate was pictured wearing these styles during the tour.

eBay spokesperson, Laura Wilkinson-Rea comments, “The Duchess of Cambridge’s wardrobe undeniably affects what’s in when it comes to style-hunting on eBay, with sales consistently skyrocketing after she is photographed in the latest trend.

Girls, Let’s Talk About Our Vaginas

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Frostie

Right girls, we need to talk about something women don’t talk about enough. It’s the ‘V’ word, yup, our vaginas. Thing is, they are nothing to be ashamed of, and there is no reason why we shouldn’t be talking about our vagina. (Keep saying it ‘vagina’)

In fact, Vagisil commissioned a survey of 1,000 women and discovered a shocking lack of knowledge amongst British women about intimate health, as well as a surprising reluctance to talk about their intimate area. As the expert in intimate health, they want to end the lack of knowledge, the whispers, the secrecy and the embarrassment. In fact, 42% of women are uncomfortable even mentioning the word vagina in daily conversation and just a quarter know what the plural for vagina is. Even worse; more than half (52%) would still be embarrassed to ask for advice from a pharmacist or other medical professional if they had an intimate health problem. Nearly a quarter (23%) of British women admit they have never even properly looked at their own vagina. Rather shocking statistics.

It is important to know about your vagina. Too many of us don’t know anything about our own gynecological health, or are too shy to seek help if there is a problem. Vagisil have launched a Let’s Do Something campaign. Check out the video above and let’s get more acquainted with our vagina. It is beautiful and amazing after all.

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