Following their triumphant return to the live UK music scene viagogo has recorded a 268 per cent surge in overnight demand for Fleetwood Mac as fans search Everywhere to get their hands on tickets.
With Rumours rife that band member Christine McVie will also join the group on stage for two nights of the UK leg of the tour, it seems die-hard fans are desperate to get hold of last minute tickets to catch a rare glimpse of the full line-up in action.
On the 18th of September, Nic Careem, the owner and founder of the Blue Sky Network, will have another performance of his acclaimed play; And Then They Came For Me. Richmond MP Zac Goldsmith will be joined by the Mayor of Richmond to introduce the Eva Schloss/Anne Frank play next Wednesday (18th) in Kew. There are a few complimentary tickets for Richmond, Kew and Kingston citizens.
And Then They Came For Me is a strong, anti-hate play about the holocaust. [Disclaimer: I have performed in this play on the West End]. This play should be seen by everyone. It is very powerful and based on the life of Eva Schloss, holocaust survivor and writer of powerful and heartbreaking books on her experience.
Upstairs at the Pavilion, 288 Kew Road, Kew Gardens, Surrey, TW9 3DU.
MEET BILL NIGHY AND SUPPORT THE SIR BOBBY’S BREAKTHROUGH ONLINE CHARITY AUCTION
One lucky bidder will enjoy a one-to-one lunch with the critically acclaimed actor
From one English gentleman to another… Critically acclaimed actor Bill Nighy has announced his support for the Sir Bobby’s Breakthrough Online Charity Auction.
The latest money-can’t-buy auction item will see one lucky bidder win a lunch with one of Britain’s greatest actors, Bill Nighy. The winner will be treated to lunch at a central London restaurant with Bill and given the opportunity to chat one-to-one about some of his much loved roles including Love Actually, Pirates of the Caribbean and the Boat that Rocked.
Along with this incredible prize, the auction also includes a luxury world cruise, a celebrity golf day, lunch with Tottenham Hotspur Manager Andre-Villas Boas and VIP tickets to the F1 Grand Prix in Monaco by private ‘Eclipse’ jet.
The online charity auction is aiming to raise £1million in crucial funds for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, Breakthrough Breast Cancer and two Suffolk Hospitals.
Bill Nighy joins a growing list of sporting stars and supporters donating to the auction – including Piers Morgan and David Walliams, who has generously donated a signed set of his children’s books.
BT Sport is the headline supporter for the auction which takes place from 10 – 27 October 2013.
Exciting auction items are announced every day. Head to www.sirbobbysbreakthrough.com to register.
Here are our chosen auction prizes for this week*
One lucky bidder win a lunch with one of Britain’s greatest actors, Bill Nighy at a central London restaurant. Donated by Bill Nighy
This unique experience allows two people VIP tickets to an ITV Piers Morgan’s Life Stories recording in London with incredible Green Room Access. Donated by Piers Morgan
One lucky bidder will walk away with Paul Gascoigne’s pre-World Cup Italia ‘90s training game shirt. After a game against Tunisia, England hotshot, Gazza dug out his England 19 shirt from the bottom of his kit bag and gave it to Giacomo Malvermi, Sir Bobby’s Italia ’90 translator. Donated by Giacomo Malvermi
4. David Walliams’ Children’s Books
British comedian, actor, author and national treasure, David Walliams has donated a signed set of his own children’s books.
This auction item will see one lucky company enjoy a League Managers Association (LMA) Corporate Football Tournament with a minimum of three 6-a-side games played on the very same pitch used by the England senior team, St. George’s Park. This once-in-a-lifetime package including a full playing kit for all members of the squad, management by a LMA member, FA qualified coaches facilitating the match, pre- and post-match food and drink and a prize giving and Q&A session with LMA Ambassadors. Donated by The LMA
Enjoy a fabulous day’s golf followed by an overnight stay in one of Hintlesham Hall’s superior rooms for four people. This package also includes a delicious three-course Table D’Hôte dinner and full English breakfast as well as round of golf or a relaxing spa treatment per person. Donated by the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce
7. Adnams Copper House Distillery
Enjoy a day experience at the Adnams Copper House Distillery in Southwold. Makers of the world’s best gin made in Southwold as judged by the International Wine & Spirits Competition 2013. Donated by Adnams, Southwold
Gina Long, Founder, comments: “Sir Bobby was the ultimate gentleman and it’s so touching to see another of our country’s leading men, Bill Nighy, show his respect and admiration for Sir Bobby by donating to our incredible auction. I am overwhelmed by Bill Nighy’s donation and I know I’ll certainly be bidding for this lunch! We encourage everyone to register for the online auction now as to not miss out on this amazing auction item.”
Mark Robson, Sir Bobby’s son and part of the Sir Bobby’s Breakthrough concludes: “Sadly, cancer is likely to affect every one of us in one way or another and my family knows first hand the pain it can cause. The online auction is a fantastic way to help us to continue the work my father started and raise crucial funds for these charities. At this stage we have 200 auction prizes and we need at least another 200 to reach our £1million goal. We urge people to donate, no auction prize is too big or too small!”
* Visit the website at www.sirbobbysbreakthrough.com for detailed information on what each prize includes and the terms and conditions.
One of Frost’s favourite people and all-round inspirational person, Lynne Franks, author, entrepreneur and women’s empowerment champion, is launching a brand-new series of signature retreats for women at her beautiful home in Deia, Mallorca. BLOOM Retreats offer unique creative and wellbeing experiences in a deeply relaxing atmosphere surrounded by the exquisite local, natural beauty of the Mediterranean coastline.
The retreats take place at Lynne Franks’ beautiful property, part of an old monastery, with stunning views overlooking the Mediterranean and the Tramuntana mountains. The site is walking distance of the ancient village of Deia, which has been a hub for many artists, writers and creatives.
“I am delighted to be hosting these intimate retreats for women to heal, grow and connect with each other in such a nurturing, feminine space. There has been a tremendous response following each of my BLOOM Retreats over the last few years and it is clearly time to expand our offering and bring in other teachers and specialists,” says Lynne.
The BLOOM Detox & Wellness Retreat
16th – 20th September 2013
From €1,125
Led by Reiki Master Monika Evans together with 5-Elements nutritionist Ursula Peer, this retreat takes a holistic approach, designed to harmonize body, mind and spirit in a deeply relaxing atmosphere and surrounded by great natural beauty.
Your day starts with an (optional) morning meditation followed by a gentle yoga class or mountain walk and a warm breakfast based on 5-Elements Traditional Chinese Medicine Nutrition. During the day sessions are offered to inspire your inner Goddess with exercises and tools you can apply in your busy day-to-day lives for a sense of peace and wellbeing.
And there is also plenty of time for rest, relaxing by the pool, soaking in the hot tub, going for walks to the nearby beach and enjoying the magical island of Mallorca. A Reiki healing session, a personalised 5-Elements Nutrition Consultation tailored for your body type and a spa treatment are included in the package. Extra options such as massage and craniosacral therapy can be arranged upon request.
The BLOOM Fitness Retreat
22nd – 27th September 2013
From €1,325
Renowned fitness consultant and ambassador for Reebok Sarah Maxwell, together with BLOOM Retreats, have created an exclusive women-only 5-day retreat aimed to make you look and feel amazing.
During your stay you’ll tone up, lose weight and learn how to access your own inner resources for a calm life while enjoying wonderful food and great natural beauty in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Apart from Sarah’s signature fitness group activities we offer private sessions to develop an exercise, relaxation and nutritional programme tailored to your needs and lifestyle. Our delicious, healthy meals are prepared using local, organic ingredients wherever possible to boost flavour and nutritional value.
The BLOOM Creative Writing & Nature Walks Retreat
29th September – 4th October
From €950
Discover your true inner voice through a series of exploratory life writing and creative writing sessions and guided walks under the gentle guidance of professional writer, journalist and writing mentor Elaine Kingett.
This retreat is not so much about technique, academic ability or previous writing experience, more about delight in the written recording and expression of our individual existence. Each day, after relaxing Mindfulness Mediation, you will take part in a guided walk to fire up your imagination and to discover the supernatural beauty of northern Mallorca, which has inspired writers such as Robert Graves and Anaïs Nin.
During the rest of your day, Elaine will lead you through various writing exercises and you’ll also spend time on memoir and autobiographical writing, journaling and letter writing. In the evening you are encouraged to share your work with supportive, like-minded women to learn and grow as a writer.
The BLOOM Yoga & Ayurvedic Cooking Retreat
12th – 17th October 2013
From €950
Yoga & Ayurveda are two ancient healing arts with profound wisdom and insight into our human nature, revering life as a sacred system to which every living thing in the universe belongs. Both help us to develop awareness about our bodies and lifestyles guiding us towards balance, strength and wellbeing.
You will start the day with meditation and a gentle yoga practice. The postures have a beneficial impact on the whole body, toning muscles, ligaments, joints and nerves, stimulating circulation and helping to release stress and toxins from the body.
During the morning there are sessions presenting the principles of ayurveda and how to apply them in your daily life learning what your body needs to bring it back into balance.
Cooking is a very grounding practice, connecting us directly with the earth. There will be opportunities for hands on cooking, to learn and enjoy delicious recipes and share our experiences in the kitchen.
The BLOOM Inner Artist Retreat
4th – 8th November 2013
From €820
Join Frances Baxter and Mariana Alzamora, two renowned artists from Mallorca’s thriving creative community to explore and develop your own inner artist.
The retreat combines expert instruction in clay molding, drawing and painting with Lynne’s unique SEED coaching tools to help you lead a creative, abundant and purposeful life. International artists Frances Baxter and Mariana Alzamora will be your guides as you explore how to make clay goddess figures, draw your own self-portrait and paint through the magic of nature. You will get in-depth feedback about your work from Mariana and Frances and be able to share your experience and creative output with the other participants in a safe and nurturing environment.
The BLOOM Women’s Creative Leadership Retreat with Lynne Franks
14th-19th November 2013
From €1,690
After twenty years of business success, and ten years of developing programmes for women in leadership, Lynne has designed a unique process for the realisation of ones highest potential. In this retreat, she integrates spiritual values with professional insights and personal fulfilment techniques, to create a holistic blueprint for a healthy and successful life.
Alongside the enjoyable programme of transformation and change, Lynne will work with each member of the retreat on a one-to-one basis, coaching them personally and professionally to achieve their dreams. She will focus on all areas of life relevant to a modern woman including relationships, career, emotional wealth and physical well-being.
On the 24th July Frost went to an amazing event all about entrepreneurialism, as part of the Innocent Inspires series at Fruit Towers.
The entrepreneurs speaking at the event were Innocent co-founder Richard Reed, luxury jewellery brand Astley Clarke founder Bec Astley Clarke, creator of not-for profit computer charity, Raspberry Pi, Eben Upton, not on the high street.com founders Holly Tucker & Sophie Cornish and founder of global peace charity Peace One Day Jeremy Gilley.
We arrived and grabbed an Innocent mocktail from the Innocent van and then mingled. The talks were brilliant. A particular favourite was Jeremy Gilley who is the founder of Peace One Day, which is on the 21st of September. Keep it in mind and spread the word. If the world need anything it is an International day of peace.
Richard Reed was as concise, smart and inspirational as ever, Bec Astley Clarke started a business and had a baby at the same time, which actually makes her superwoman, Sophie Cornish gave great advice and Eben Upton was not only great, but we also had a good chat with him after and he told us that someone took his Raspberry Pi (which he throws into the crowd during his speech) in Iceland, but because the country is so small he mentioned it to one of the organisers and got it back from a sheepish teenager who went to his hotel and apologised.
We had a great night and we learned a lot. During the break we had some great food from the Scandinavian Kitchen and we also took away a goody bag full of stuff made by people who used to work for Innocent. That is the great thing about Innocent; they are creative and great businesspeople, and they are also ethical and moral. You can’t ask for more. Head to an Innocent Inspires event soon.
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The Churches Conservation Trust
13th August – 5th October 2013
Suffolk – Somerset – Northamptonshire – Lincolnshire
| · Stunning photographs of England’s most ancient churches available· Fascinating programme of four themed tours:
‘Wallpaintings, Stained Glass and Memorials’ ‘Churches at War’, ‘Carvings’ and ‘Monuments and Memorials’· 12 historic sites visited |
The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT), the national charity protecting ancient churches at risk, has launched a programme of fascinating Historic Church Tours across the country.
The tours will guide visitors through stunning countryside vistas, whilst breathing life into England’s shrouded ancestry and exquisite ancient architecture. Four intriguing themes included in the special Historic Church Tours are ‘Wallpaintings, Stained Glass and Memorials’ ‘Churches at War’, ‘Carvings’ and ‘Monuments and Memorials’
Taking place at selected churches across the country from Suffolk to Somerset, Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire, Historic Church Tours encompass a comprehensive geography of British architectural and social heritage.
The next tour, Wallpaintings, Stained Glass and Memorials, will take place in Suffolk, 10:30am–4:30pm on August 13. Starting at All Saints, Little Wenham, a 13th-century flint church often described as one of Suffolk’s best-kept secrets, visitors will be in awe of the stunning wall-paintings and canopied ancient wall monuments. After a light lunch, move onto St Mary’s, Badley, a truly remarkable Medieval church with an atmosphere of great peace and stillness. With nothing for company but a 16th-century farmhouse and the wildlife of its pretty churchyard, St Mary’s is a breath-taking retreat for any passer-by. The final stop of the tour will be St Peter’s, Claydon. Overlooking the Gipping Valley, this church will astound visitors with its vibrant stained glass and extravagant carvings; a spectacular site to end this tour.
Historic Church Tours taking place in 2013 are as follows:
AUGUST
Wallpaintings, Stained Glass and Memorials – Suffolk
The three churches on this tour were selected for their stunning artwork in the form of extravagant carvings, stunning wallpaintings and vibrant stained glass.
SEPTEMBER
Churches at War – Somerset
Three of the CCT’s most stunning and iconic churches are positioned in Somerset. All three have been unwittingly caught up in a time of war, from acting as a hideaway during the Monmouth rebellion, to being solitary observer of mid-air disaster, the churches have seen all and kept their counsel.
Carvings – Northamptonshire
CCT churches in Northampton have an abundance of carved treasures on display. For this tour, CCT have selected three of the best from St Peter & St Paul’s in Preston Deanery, stunning carvings of animals, to the Norman St Michael’s, Farndish, which boasts gorgeous carved corbels and elegant arches, and the stunning 900 year old St Peter’s in Northampton, which is full of carved treasures.
OCTOBER
Monuments and Memorials – Lincolnshire
This tour will explore the stunning and spectacular monuments and memorials in three Lincolnshire churches. Take in the breath-taking interior of St Lawrence’s, Snarford, the unusual red-brick chapel of St George, Goltho, which stands alone amid acres of corn and oilseed rape with only a few trees for company, and Milton Mausoleum, the only surviving mausoleum in Nottinghamshire.
All guided tours are priced at £40 per person and will include a light lunch and coach transportation to and from a local train station.
Tickets are available on general release now. To book tickets, go to http://www.visitchurches.org.
Frost has a pair of tickets up for grabs to an evening all about entrepreneurialis, as part of the innocent Inspires series, at Fruit Towers on 24th July.
The line up includes some of Britain’s most dynamic, interesting and successful entrepreneurs from the worlds of food, drink, retail, technology, charity and luxury – who will all be sharing their tips and ideas on how you can become your own boss, along with how they got it right (and times when it all went wrong.)
The entrepreneurs who will be there are Innocent co-founder Richard Reed, luxury jewellery brand Astley Clarke founder Bec Astley Clarke, creator of not-for profit computer charity, Raspberry Pi, Eben Upton, not on the high street.com founders Holly Tucker & Sophie Cornish, founder of global peace charity Peace One Day Jeremy Gilley
What Innocent have to say about Innocent Inspires:
When we started innocent 14 years ago, it was with the aim of doing business in a truly good way – to make products
that taste good, that do you good, and to do good in the wider world too. It hasn’t always been easy, but having a set of
clear and simple values has helped shape the business we’ve become.innocent inspires is a series of one-off events where people will discuss, debate and be inspired by the values we
believe in with the help of a group of interesting people who do brilliant things every day.Whether the focus is on health, ethics, entrepreneurship, taste or creativity, we’ll share everything from inspirational
tales to tips on the little things you can do to help make the world a little bit better today.Curated by innocent, each event will be fully immersive, so there won’t be boring lectures or numb bums, instead expect
laughing, smelling, listening, tasting, jogging, drawing, thinking and, above all, lots of inspiration. There’ll probably be the
odd smoothie in there too.
www.innocentdrinks.co.uk/inspires #innocentinspires
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JAY Z TAKES THE CROWN AT UK FESTIVALS
~ Demand to see Jay Z this summer outstripping that for Beyonce by 2:1 ~
He may have 99 Problems but selling tickets ain’t one. Fans of Jay Z are clearly hoping to witness the world’s biggest hip hop star take centre stage as demand for tickets to Wireless Festival has soared following the leaking of his album. viagogo saw a 163 per cent increase in searches for the Wireless festival.
Wife Beyonce is also sure to dazzle the crowd at V Festival this August with fans keen on catching her in action following her unforgettable Mrs. Carter Show earlier this year. However, King Jay Z takes the throne this summer with demand outstripping that for Queen Bey by 2:1, while other festivals, including T in the Park and Bestival, are still yet to sell out.