May Newsletter
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GO
to visit the Queen!
The Diamond Jubilee Pageant celebrates the Queen’s 60 year reign and will be taking place over three evenings at Windsor Castle. The Pageant is due to showcase a fantastic array of international performers and equestrian displays from around the world. It is to be hosted by Angela Rippon and Alan Titchmarsh.
Your tickets will also allow you entry to some of the Horse Shows being shown this weekend. May 10th – 13th.
Details and tickets are available at the website or at Windsor Castle itself and range from £30 to £100.
Dumbfest: Founded in 2010, this music and comedy festival supports Teenage Cancer Trust. The event brings a heady mix of new bands and comedy talent. This year see the likes of Dodgy and Simon McDonald. Tickets are available on the website at between £10-£20.
The Phoenix Theatre & Arts Centre, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0LR
to see The Crypt Gallery. If you enjoy things a little spooky try this gallery at the Crypt of St Pancras Church. The site was used for coffin burials from around 1822. In 2002 the crypt became a housing for 21st century artists and now shares year-round exhibitions. From 10-16th May BERLIN: The Forger’s Tale is being shown, following the life of Twentieth Century forger Georg Bruni, exhibiting his drawings made from banknotes. Free entry. 12 noon – 7pm.
St Pancras Church, Euston Road, London, NW1 2BA
DO
Renew your passport before the rush. If it’s been a while since the last time you saw your passport have a quick check on the expiry date before you book your summer holiday this year. Remember that you can apply to renew your passport as early as 9 months before it expires, and also some countries insist upon a further 6 months remaining before you travel. On average a normal renewal will take around 3 weeks. Full details are on the DirectGov website. Don’t be caught out!
Ever wondered what happens in a museum at night? Well once a month at the National Museum of Scotland in Chambers Street Edinburgh you can find out by attending their RBS Museum Lates evenings.
May 9-15th is Universal Family Week, and what better way to celebrate than to spend time together. Stresses and strains of modern life can take their toil. So pledge an hour or 2 hours a day this week to take time out to enjoy your family. Even just a small outing for an afternoon or an hour to chat. Play a game or bake cookies together.
SEE
and sing-along to Oliver at the Southbank on May 5th. Full of favourite songs such as Consider Yourself and Food Glorious Food, this screening includes a vocal warm up led by a top voice coach and there are prizes for the best fancy dress. Certain members of staff are very upset they won’t be able to sing Food Glorious Food at the top of her voice!
Dreamboats and Petticoats. Featuring songs by Roy Orbison, Eddie Cochran and Chuck Berry this fast-paced rock’n’roll musical is set in 1961 where Norman and Bobby compete to win a National songwriting competition. Tickets are between £32 and £66.50. Showing at The Playhouse Theatre.
Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2
Something fantastic in the the next few months;
Cannes Film Festival 16th – 27th May
Kanye West & Jay Z 18th – 22nd May
Monaco Grand Prix 24th – 27th May
Henley Royal Regatta 27th June – 1st July
Silverstone Grand Prix
Wimbledon 11th June – 8th July
Royal Ascot 19th – 23rd June
Wireless Festival 6th – 8th July
V Festival 18th – 19th August Stone roses, Killers, Snow Patrol, Noel Gallagher and many more (see you there! Andrea will be at this one)
BUY
If you love one-off beautiful jewellery pieces then feast your eyes upon Shelia Fleet’s collection. She is one of Scotland’s leading designer-makers of gold, silver and platinum jewellery. If you are looking for something really special for a loved one or maybe to treat yourself I suggest you take a look here first.
If you have an extended family and would love a picture of all of your loved ones this unique photo collection is ideal for you. The family tree is a large picture where you can place 12 photographs of all your family on a pretty tree. This hand-printed picture would look lovely taking pride of place in a hallway. £39.
EAT
Be patriotic and try the second branch of Jamie Oliver’s chain, Union Jacks now opened in Chiswick. With gorgeous starters such as ham hock terrine and potted prawns you will be clawing your way back there in no time.219-221 Chiswick High Road,London,W4 2DWTelephone: 020 3617 9988
Restaurant Mark Greenaway is part of No 12 Picardy Place. Head Chef Mark can currently be seen competing in The Great British Menu on TV and his innovative and wonderful food is definitely worth taking a trip into Edinburgh for 12 Picardy Place Edinburgh0131 5570952
Tuk Cho is an amazing new restaurant inspired by the flavours of South East Asian street food. This new dining experience is now open in Ealing. Diners are welcomed to traditional curries, salads, noodles and more.
28-30 New Broadway, Ealing, London, W5 2XA Telephone: 020 8567 9438
