World Kindness Day 2019 is on Wednesday 13th November 2019 – each year is celebrated nationwide in order to promote kindness by uniting people in a positive way. Acts of kindness are promoted in a bid to spread love, Kindness UK once handed out 10,000 free chocolate bars at London Train stations in order for people to share smiles on their daily travels. In support of World Kindness Day, the experts at Forest Healthcare have decided to share some love and provide everyone with the top 7 ways to brighten up someone’s day – kindness has a powerful and positive…
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“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” This is a famous quote from ‘Twelfth Night’ by William Shakespeare, and it can also be applied to Sir Ian McKellen, and his performance in his one-man show ‘Ian McKellen On Stage,’ a show that is both very entertaining, engaging, brilliant and great! McKellen has been touring this solo show all over the UK – 80 theatres for his 80th birthday, and now 80 performances at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London. And I strongly encourage you to go – do whatever you can to get…
Today, Wednesday 23rd October 2019, Stephanie Phair, Chair and Caroline Rush, Chief Executive British Fashion Council (BFC) announced the nominations for The Fashion Awards 2019 at a press screening at Soho House, 76 Dean Street. The Fashion Awards 2019 take place on Monday 2nd December at the Royal Albert Hall, London. The Fashion Awards recognise creativity and innovation in fashion, celebrating exceptional individuals whose imagination and creativity has broken new ground in fashion globally over the past 12 months as well as brands and businesses that have transformed the possibilities of fashion today. The Fashion Awards raise money to nurture…
STEP INSIDE A FULL-SCALE MARS POD What might your home look like on Mars? Venture inside an interactive Mars Habitat for the first time. Designed by international design firm Hassell for NASA’s 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge, in partnership with engineers Eckesley O’Callaghan (EOC), the Mars Habitat is built with a focus on astronauts’ wellbeing – while using resources that will be available on Mars. DISCOVER THE EXOMARS ROVER, COURTESY OF ESA The ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover will travel to Mars in 2020, a joint endeavour between the European Space Agency and the Russian space agency, Roscosmos. Find out how this complex…
The Art of the Brick®, a globally renowned touring exhibition, is coming to Manchester this winter. Building excitement from the get-go, The Art of the Brick exhibition will feature more than 75 pieces of art when it opens its doors on Friday 22nd November, as award-winning artist Nathan Sawayashowcases stunning sculptures made up of more than a million iconic LEGO® bricks, masterfully positioned with artistic skill. Heralded by CNN as a global “must-see exhibition”, The Art of the Brick returns to the UK, at The Great Northern Warehouse, after five years touring around the world. Manchester is the chosen city…
Pinocchio: No Strings Attached! Christmas Pantomime By Jon Bradfield & Martin Hooper. Directed by Andrew Beckett Geppetta, a lonely puppet maker, crafts herself a boy out of wood. But when a magic spell brings Pinocchio to life she gets more than she bargained for. So begins a great adventure on land and at sea, about a gay and gangly young man with a peculiar affliction: whenever he tells a lie, something very embarrassing happens… A decade into its celebrated programming of an immensely popular raucous adult pantomime; Above The Stag Theatre is delighted to announce it’s 2019 Christmas show PINOCCHIO:…
The talented team at Loot Vintage gimmetheloot.co.uk have created their own unique denim brand Loot Vintage Denim. Loot takes vintage Levis, Lee and Wrangler denim from the golden era of fabric when the quality of cloth and value for money mattered. Building on iconic looks from decades past, these vintage fabrics are chopped and stitched to contemporary versions of historical statement pieces. By hand designing and crafting in their UK store, Loot ensures an ethical manufacturing process, the opposite to fast fashion. Every piece in the collection is completely unique. Loot’s new collection sits comfortably alongside their latest arrivals of…
UK Coaching is today (22 October) delighted to reveal the first selection of finalists for the UK Coaching Awards 2019. The prestigious showpiece event, which is to be held at The Tower Hotel London on the 5 December 2019, will celebrate the outstanding work of a diverse network of coaches who promote healthy and active lives, unlock potential and provide a platform for people to thrive. From a record amount of nominations, an expert judging panel has carefully deliberated and selected the following finalists for four of the 12 award categories. Awards for Coaches The following categories will be awarded…
Abortion and same-sex marriage have for too long been taboo subjects on Northern Ireland says GMB Union GMB says Northern Ireland will take a ‘huge leap forward’ when abortion and same sex marriage legislation passed at midnight tonight. Sections 58 and 59 of the Offences against the Persons Act, 1861, will be repealed, effectively decriminalising abortion in Northern Ireland. Any existing cases, including that of a mother who procured abortion pills for her 15-year-old daughter, will be dropped. Denise Walker, GMB Senior Organiser, said: “At midnight tonight, Northern Ireland will take a huge leap forward. “Women in Northern Ireland will…
A fringe can make or break a haircut – and when celebrities want a new look it’s the first thing they change. Sienna Miller, Emma Watson and Jennifer Lawrence have all updated their styles with a simple fringe. “It’s important to get the fringe right, because it’s the most visible part of the haircut. It’s right at the front and will make the biggest difference to a client’s overall look. More than any other area on a cut, the fringe will set the character of a person, so it’s vital to ensure the length and shape suit the wearer. A…