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Evans the Death, Tyrannosaurus Dead, Gum and The Hundredth Anniversary are all on the release of

GUTS on – a split tape via Reeks Of Effort that will feature Tyrannosaurus Dead, GUM

and The Hundredth Anniversary. The release will also be marked by gigs in Brighton and

Cardiff.

 

The release is now streaming and available for pre-order at:http://reeksofeffort.bandcamp.com/album/guts-2

Evans the Death are special guest headliners for the gig. They released their self-titled

debut album in April this year to widespread critical acclaim.

 

Evans the Death make frenetic and infectious punk pop which exudes the kind of unbridled

charisma, intelligence, and runaway energy that promises a singularly exciting future for the

band. Comprising Dan Moss (guitar, vocals), Lan McArdle (bass), Katherine Whitaker (vocals,

keys), Rob Mitson (drums), and Olly Moss (guitar), and named after the undertaker in Dylan

Thomas’s Under Milk Wood, Evans the Death are poised to fulfill their potential as one of the

most refreshing and exhilarating new groups around.

 

Brighton-based Tyrannosaurus Dead formed late in 2010, and immediately set to work honing

their melodically driven, fuzzed-out sound. Inspired by bands including The Delgados and

“Trailer” era Ash – Billy Lowe (vocals & guitar), Eleanor Rudge (vocals), Martin Edwards

(guitar), Tom Northam (bass) and Rupert Willows (drums) make warm, distortion drizzled pop.

A successful live act, they have played support to the likes of The Primitives, Shrag and Wave

Pictures.

 

Gum have been making woozy, reverb-drenched shoegaze since September 2011. Formed in

London by Grant J. Healey (vocals & guitar), Jessica Jordan-Wrench (vocals & bass), Dayoung

Styxx Yun (drums) and Chris Leader (vocals & guitars) they have quickly gained notoriety with

a string of favourable reviews and a split 7” out this month via Art Is Hard (hear track from split

here). Noisy-pop that joins the dots between MBV, The Jesus & Mary Chain and Yuck.

The newest of the newcomers, The Hundredth Anniversary are a four piece band based in

Brighton who formed earlier this year. Eleanor Rudge (vocals & guitar), Chris Lowe (vocals &

bass), Andy Taylor (guitar) and Dem Mather (drums) make gloriously soaring lo-fi indie. As if

The Walkmen were fronted by Cat Power and filtered through a soft-haze of radio static.

Reeks Of Effort is a renowned Cardiff/Manchester/Brighton/London based blog, who are now

branching out into gigs and records. Exciting right?

 

Facebook Event – https://www.facebook.com/events/307139976045946/

 

KEVIN MCKIDD & CELEB FRIENDS RELEASE CHARITY FOLK ALBUM

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Scots Grey’s Anatomy actor, Kevin McKidd is to release ‘The Speyside Sessions’, a charity album of folk music this Friday (15th June) with help from friends Bryan Tolland (Del Amitri) and producer/composers, Nick Lloyd-Webber and James D Reid.

The album, which consists of 14 traditional folk songs, also features performances from Paul Anderson, one of the finest Scots fiddlers of his generation, as well as Bryan Tolland and a wealth of Scottish vocal and musical talent. The album was recorded during an intense week at Hogmanay in a house in Moray, on the banks of the River Spey. Kevin recruited an army of local musicians, as well as friend Angus Robertson MP and Scots guitarist, John McCallum. Iain Robertson, McKidd’s Small Faces co-star has also acted as photographer and promoter in between rehearsals for his one man show ‘Angels’ at the Traverse theatre during the Edinburgh Fringe.

The proceeds of the album will go to charity Save the Children, which Kevin regularly fundraises for. Last year he took part in a sponsored fast-a-thon, as well as completing the Tough Mudder challenge – a royal marine styled obstacle course.

Actor Ewan McGregor voiced a short teaser video for the album – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMr0geZZlJQ&feature=plcp

He has lent his support for the venture saying: “I’ve heard it and it’s really special. A great talented bunch of musicians playing Scottish tunes. Kevin has pulled off something great”.

Kevin, who originally hails from Elgin, has recorded the album to pay tribute to his grandfather, who often sang traditional Scots songs to him as child but says “the most important thing is that it’s all for Save the Children”. He added “What’s great about Scottish folk music is that it’s a niche market, but hopefully I’ll be able to get people listening to this that wouldn’t normally”.

The Speyside Sessions are described as ‘a love letter to Scotland’ and is a mixture of traditional ballads, reels and more rousing crowd pleasers. Fans of Grey’s Anatomy heard Kevin’s vocal talents last year, including Snow Patrol’s Chasing Cars, on a special musical episode of the series.

Kevin did guitar and vocals on most of the tracks on the album and when asked about his favourite tracks, said: I love them all but I feel most proud of ‘These are my Mountains’ and ‘The Muckin’ o’ Geordie’s Byre. On ‘Muckin.. I feel proud because just to get through the song without bursting out laughing is an achievement. It is a very funny song to perform.”

Douglas Hamilton, Save the Children’s Head of Scotland said:

“The album sounds totally unique and we’re honoured that Kevin has chosen to do this for Save the Children. What’s fantastic is that it was entirely Kevin’s own idea and we know that it hasn’t been easy to organise. It’s not just the album but everything else he’s done over the past few years for the charity, raising huge amounts of money, as well as our profile – and it’s brilliant to have him here in Scotland”.

The Speyside Sessions will be touring this summer, for more information, please see – http://thespeysidesessions.com
Amazon MP3 Store –

iTunes Store – : http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/id527614034?uo=4

Alan Titchmarsh shares his top tips to growing a sunflower:

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B&Q celebrity ambassador Alan Titchmarsh shares his top tips to growing a sunflower:

“This is a fun way to get children inspired to garden and what better way than to start with everyone’s favourite flower, the sunflower:

1. Make sure you plant the sunflower in a spot where it’s sunny all day long, these plants love the sun

2. Ensure that the plant has enough space, roughly 30 inches apart from other plants.

3. Water the plant as soon as you’ve planted it and remember to water infrequently to encourage the roots to grow deep.

4. When it gets to roughly 30cm high, support the plant with a bamboo stick. Doing this will encourage the plant to grow as tall as it can with the support of the stick.

5. To protect the plant from animals, buy some netting to drape over the plant. That way the plant will produce lots of seeds which are a tasty snack for birds

To see how to grow your own sunflower just log onto www.youtube.com/bandq.

Shared parenting should not be confused with parental rights

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Some interesting information pinged into the Frost Magazine inbox from the Law Society. Did you know that shared parenting should not be confused with parental rights?

Shared parenting legislation, aimed at strengthening relationships between parents and children after separation, could detract from children’s wellbeing, the Law Society is warning.

Responding to a Government consultation, published today, in which ministers are proposing different ways to establish the notion of “shared parenting” after separation, Law Society President John Wotton said: “Introducing a legislative presumption of shared parenting could lead to unrealistic expectations from fathers, with a huge rise in fathers asking the courts for ‘equal time’. This could undermine the Government’s drive towards mediation and out of court settlements. The Government should avoid any implication in the statute of any right to equal time with a child, or any prescription of appropriate amounts of time.

The primary focus should be on the rights and welfare of the children, not those of parents. The principle that the welfare of the child is the court’s paramount consideration should be maintained.”

John Wotton pointed out that: “The current legislation does not favour one parent over another, but seeks to ensure that arrangements following breakdown are based on the best interests of the child.

“It is in a child’s best interest to have a meaningful relationship with both parents where it is safe to do so. The benefit of ongoing involvement with both parents is already a factor in the court’s decision-making process.

“There is no doubt, unfortunately, that once a court has made an order for access, and a father finds that the access is being thwarted by the mother, there is no currently effective remedy for the father. The Law Society therefore welcomes the Government’s intention to find more effective sanctions to enforce breaches of court orders regarding care arrangements.”

Paul McKenna and Mentor Richard Bandler invite you To Get The Life You Want

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Internationally recognised self-help guru and specialist in personal development, Paul McKenna will be joining his mentor Dr Richard Bandler on stage in London this autumn.The two-day event entitled Get The Life You Want takes place on 13th and 14th October and follows on from the success of Bandler and McKenna’s hugely popular 2011 seminar.

This year, Get The Life You Want will focus on their latest success strategies that will help you master your emotions, discover what you want in life, gain more confidence and feel really good about yourself.

Richard Bandler and Paul McKenna are masters of personal change who have written dozens of books and taught hundreds of thousands of people how to change their lives.

Commenting on the special chemistry that between himself and Paul McKenna, Richard Bandler says:

“When the two of us get together, the people in our audience change. If you want to be one of them or you’re looking for a new direction, a chance to really get started, really get motivated this is the perfect seminar for you.”

At Get The Life You Want, you will also learn how to make better decisions, become more motivated, learn the secrets to quick and lasting life change, discover the latest success strategies and begin to direct your life where you want it to go.

Every attendee will also receive free CDs by Bandler and McKenna to the value of £140.
“It’s fantastic value, and it’s going to be a magical two days,” says promoter Bernardo Moya, CEO of NLP Life Training.

For further information or to book now, go to: Get The Life You Want: http://www.nlplifetraining.com/events/richard-bandler-paul-mckenna/get-the-life-you-want or call 0845 260 7930.

Win Signed Dexter Fletcher Poster!

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Win a signed Dexter Fletcher Poster with Frost Magazine!  Dexter Fletcher has made his directorial debut, Wild Bill,  and we have a signed poster to give away. To enter just follow @Frostmag on Twitter and send us a Tweet or subscribe to our e-edition.

RELEASED ON BLU-RAY, DVD

AND DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

“BRILLIANT GANGSTER DRAMA… OUTSTANDING” – Sunday Express

“A HUGELY ENJOYABLE AND IMPRESSIVE DEBUT” – Total Film

“ONE OF THE BEST BRITISH PICTURES IN YEARS” – The Word

Get down and dirty with this gritty yet heart-warming British drama, as DEXTER FLETCHER’S directorial debut, WILD
BILL arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download on 23 July 2012, from Universal Pictures (UK).

Out on parole after 8 years inside, Bill Hayward (CHARLIE CREED-MILES – Harry Brown, You & I) returns home to his

East London home to find it now set in the midst of the Olympics building site. To his horror, he discovers his now 11

and 15-year old sons have been abandoned by their mother and are fending for themselves. Unwilling to play dad, an

uncaring Bill is determined to move on. However, although Bill’s eldest son Dean (WILL POULTER – Son Of Rambow,

The Chronicles Of Narnia: Voyage Of The Dawn Treader) has found a job and is doing his best to be a father to his

younger brother Jimmy, the arrival of Bill has brought them to the attention of social services.

Forced into becoming a dad for the purposes of fooling social services, Bill nevertheless settles into the role for the first

time, discovering he has a place in the world with his family. But darker times loom as Jimmy gets involved with Bill’s

treacherous old drug-dealing cohorts, leaving Bill with the dilemma of breaching the terms of his parole or losing his

Written and directed by DEXTER FLETCHER (Kick Ass, Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels), WILD BILL is one of the

freshest, funniest and most charming British directorial debuts in recent years. With a fantastic British cast that also

includes JASON FLEMYNG, ANDY SERKIS, JAIME WINSTONE and OLIVIA WILLIAMS, WILD BILL will really help to kick of

a summer of British brilliance in the best possible way

Monday 23rd July.

Olympic Torch Relay Pictures

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We were lucky enough to have the Olympic torch come past us today in Ealing. Here are some of the pictures below

Crowds Mass in Expectation

Runner carrying the Union Jack

The Editor of Frost!

The coca-cola truck (which was handing out free coke!)

Front view of the Olympic torch bearer (I got shouted at for running out and taking this picture!)

The Olympic torch bearer waving

Exhausted security runners catching a breather

The changeover

A spectator reaches to try and grab the torch from the Olympic torch bearer

Fertility expert, Dr Marilyn Glenville, gives conception hope to thousands of couples

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Nutritionist and fertility expert, Dr Marilyn Glenville, gives conception hope to thousands of couples across the UK

Study reveals Fertility Support Programme can improve fertility of couples

Leading nutritionist and fertility expert, Dr Marilyn Glenville, launches the Fertility Support Programme – a personalised 12-week nutritional and lifestyle fertility plan that can dramatically increase chances of conception, giving hope to thousands of couples across the UK experiencing problems with infertility.

1 in 6 couples in the UK experience difficulty getting pregnant. IVF has a 25% success rate, which means 75% of the cycles are failing – leaving thousands of couples with emotional heartache and financial strain. Dr Marilyn Glenville has guided hundreds of couples through their fertility journey; and her 3-month programme provides a range of dietary, supplement and lifestyle changes, which have helped so many to conceive naturally.

“Couples with fertility problems can often experience stress, frustration and feelings of isolation,” says Dr Marilyn Glenville. “ Many people are unaware that just simple changes to your lifestyle and diet could help you achieve a healthy pregnancy. The support programme is a unique plan which encompasses an integrated approach through a combination of conventional and nutritional medicine.”

A ground-breaking study conducted by the University of Surrey revealed that after following the same nutritional and lifestyle advice outlined by Dr Glenville, 86% of couples with a previous history of infertility became pregnant.[1] “We took the vitamins, followed the advice, and three months later my wife became pregnant. It was almost like a switch, one year or so of nothing but trying, then three months of the plan – and pregnancy!” says Ian R, who followed the Fertility Support Programme.

Fertility is a major issue for many couples. Around 70% of patients visiting the Dr Marilyn Glenville clinic reveal that they receive a lack of support and insufficient advice from their doctor regarding fertility problems.

Dr Glenville is keen to highlight that while you can’t change the number of eggs you have, you can change their quality. “By improving the quality of your eggs, you are increasing your chances of conceiving naturally, and also preventing miscarriage. Men produce sperm all their lives so it is always possible to not only improve the quality, but also the quantity, with lifestyle and nutritional changes.”

Nutrients such as antioxidants have been shown to significantly boost male fertility and also help women improve their chances during IVF. Correcting the deficiencies of certain nutrients like vitamin D can have an enormous benefit for fertility for both men and women.

The Fertility Support Programme is available exclusively at the Dr Marilyn Glenville fertility clinic – www.marilynglenvilleeducation.com/article