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The Arran Newsletter June 2008...
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Taste of London
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Dates: 19 June 2008 to 22 June 2008
Venue: The Regent's Park with Primrose Hill
Taste of London hosts over 40 of the capital's top tastebud tickling restaurants in the glorious surrounds of Regent's Park on 19-22 June. It's tasty stuff!
Taste of London: Regent's Park
Hit Regent's Park in London this June for a truly mouth watering treat. The list of top-notch restaurants serving up signature dishes in sample sizes for your delectation include:
- Le Gavroche
- L'Atelier du Joel Robuchon
- China Tang
- Café Anglais
- Fifteen
- Pied à Terre
In addition, you can spot world-class, Michelin-starred chefs showing off their renowned culinary skills. Pop down to the park to chat and chew the fat with:
- Tom Aikens
- Angela Hartnett
- Gary Rhodes
- Atul Kochhar
Taste Theatre in London
This year's fantastic festival features include the Taste Theatre where you can watch and interact with all your kitchen heroes.
Taste Kitchen in London
In the Taste Kitchen you can find your favourite chefs and food writers running fabulous demonstrations and tastings, celebrating the very best of British food. Sounds scrumptious!
Taste of China in London
A guest feature in 2008 is Taste of China. Take a unique culinary journey through China; the nation's best food, drink, destinations, cultural arts and entertainment.
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Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships
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Dates: 23 June 2008 to 6 July 2008
Venue: All England Lawn Tennis Club
The world of tennis descends on Wimbledon in London for 2 weeks' excitement every summer.
The tournament attracts around 500,000 spectators and millions of television viewers worldwide.
Wimbledon: Provisional Match Schedule
During the first week, the early rounds of the Men's and Ladies' Singles, Men's, Ladies' and Mixed Doubles are played; the top seeds' matches played on the show courts. On the middle Saturday, the Veterans' and Juniors' events start and are played on the outside courts as well as on some of the show courts.
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships in London: The History
The Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon have developed from the garden party atmosphere of the first meeting in 1877, witnessed by a few 100 spectators, to a highly professional tournament attracting an attendance of close to 500,000 people.
Players from more than 60 nations compete in front of a crowd of millions worldwide, through the press, radio, internet and television.
Strawberries and Cream: Wimbledon's Winning Formula
Last year's winners were Roger Federer and Venus Williams.For Federer, it was 5 in a row; for Venus Williams, her 4th win in 8 years. This year's contest is sure to be as fiercly fought as ever.Come and watch some great sporting heroes play and indulge in a traditional snack of strawberries and cream.Approximately 62,000 pounds of strawberries and 1,540 gallons of cream are sold each year during the Championships.
Visit www.wimbledon.org
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Royal Ascot
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Dates: 17 June 2008 to 21 June 2008
Venue: Ascot Racecourse
Horseracing and style collide at Royal Ascot, the most glamorous event in London's sporting calendar.
Royal Ascot in London
Royal Ascot in London, dating back to 1768, is an internationally renowned sporting and social occasion.
Tradition, pageantry, fashion and style all meet in a glorious setting.
London's Five-Day Royal Racing Festival
Most people, even if they have no interest in racing, have heard of Royal Ascot. Over the past 300 years, Royal Ascot has established itself as a national institution; the centrepiece of the British social calendar. It's also the ultimate stage for the best racehorses in the world.
The 5-day festival takes place in London in mid-June and attracts royals, celebrities and commoners alike.
Hats Off to the Queen's Horses at London's Royal Ascot
The Queen's own horses race and the ladies wear the most outrageous hats at London's annual society bash.
The pomp and ceremony, the outrageous dressy outfits and the excellent racing are all perfect excuses to visit.
Ladies' Day at Royal Ascot
The Gold Cup meeting, or "Ladies' Day" as it's known, is a great day at the races and one not to be missed. The focus switches from racing to fashion, in particular to the ladies and their hats!
This year, Ladies' Day is on 19 June. If you're interested in booking corporate hospitality for the event, visit www.thgworldwide.com/ascot .
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London Festival of Architecture
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Dates: 20 June 2008 to 20 July 2008
Venue: Various venues
The London Festival of Architecture (LFA08) celebrates the work of London's architects as well as the architecture in the city itself.
Get Fresh at the London Festival of Architecture
The theme of the 2008 festival is Fresh! - fresh thinking, fresh talent, fresh approach, fresh air, and fresh food.
Activities for LFA08 move through 5 hubs across the city over 5 weekends. There'll be exhibitions, cycle tours, walks, talks, performances, installations and interventions, boat trips and large-scale street animations each weekend.
The 5 Hubs of the London Festival of Architecture
The festival takes place over 4 weeks, and is centred round 5 major hubs:
- Kensington, Chelsea and Knightsbridge - focusing on the area's museums and galleries
- Canary Wharf, Stratford and Thames Gateway - debates on the Olympic legacy and the Thames Gateway, plus open air events exploring the area's docklands and rivers
- King's Cross, Bloomsbury and Covent Garden - exploring the new masterplan for Bloomsbury, a network of public spaces between the British Museum and the new St Pancras International terminal
- Southwark and South Bank - evening events on the Riverside Walk and exhibitions and talks in various venues including the Design Museum
- Clerkenwell and the City of London - exploring high-tech sustainable architecture and the future of work places, installations in Paternoster Square, Smithfield Market, Clerkenwell Green, and a "medieval market" on Cheapside
London Festival of Architecture Headquarters
New London Architecture is to be the Headquarters for LFA2008. Its galleries are hosting Fresh! - an exhibition about each of the 5 Hubs and activities going on in them, as well as exploring the Fresh! theme.
In addition, Embassies Project exhibitions run throughout the festival, as well as National Architecture Student Festival temporary installations in all the hubs.
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Trooping the Colour
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Dates: 14 June 2008
Times: Saturday 14 June 2008, 11am. Ticket prices to be confirmed.
Come and join in the Queen's birthday celebrations at Trooping the Colour in June.
Happy Birthday, Your Majesty!
The Queen's birthday is officially celebrated with the Trooping the Colour. The Queen's actual birthday is on 21 April, but it's traditional to celebrate the Sovereign's birthday in the summer, when the weather's better.
Trooping the Colour involves more than 1400 officers and soldiers on parade, together with 200 horses, 400 musicians from 10 bands and the corps of drums.
Trooping the Colour: the Route through London
The parade route extends from Buckingham Palace along The Mall to Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall and back again.
At 11am, the royal procession arrives. The Queen takes the royal salute and inspects the troops.
After the event, the Royal Family gathers on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch an RAF flypast. Make sure you're there too!
History of Trooping the Colour in London
This military ceremony dates back to the early 18th century, or before. The colours, (flags) of the battalion were carried (or "trooped") down the ranks so they could be seen and recognised by the soldiers.
Since 1748, the parade has marked the monarch's official birthday. Since the reign of Edward VII, the Sovereign has taken the salute in person at Trooping the Colour.
Practice Makes Perfect: London's Rehearsal Parades
There are also 2 rehearsal parades:
- The Major General's Review takes place 2 weeks before the actual parade
- The Colonel's Review takes place 1 week before the actual parade
- For More Information
Visit www.royal.gov.uk
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Hard Rock Calling
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Dates: 28 June 2008 to 29 June 2008
Time: 28 Jun 2008 1:00 PM; 29 Jun 2008 1:00 PM
Venue: Hyde Park
Eric Clapton, The Police, Sheryl Crow and more play London's Hyde Park this summer.This is the sound of Hard Rock Calling.
Hard Rock Calling 2008 in London
Dust off your vintage gig T-shirts and tune up your air guitars: Dad Rock is back!
For 2 nights in June, London's Hyde Park is rocking to the sounds of Hard Rock Calling, a festival of the best rock music around.
Eric Clapton and The Police Headline Hard Rock Calling
The Police, following their hugely successful world tour, are to headline on Sunday 29 June. This is to be their last ever UK appearance - make sure you don't miss this historic event.
London's Hard Rock Calling: A Show to Remember
A summer's day, Hyde Park, and such luminous company - can't think of a better way for the Bangles to come back to London. We're incredibly excited about this!
The Bangles
As well as the fantastic headliners, Hard Rock Calling brings a whole host of top names to London's Hyde Park.
Joining Eric Clapton on Saturday are Sheryl Crow, acclaimed American singer-songwriter John Mayer, and multicultural funk and soul stars, Robert Randpolph and the Family Band.
Performing alongside The Police at Sunday's concert are KT Tunstall, Starsailor, and one of the greatest all-female bands ever, The Bangles.
The Bangles had hits throughout the 80s with songs such as Manic Monday, Eternal Flame and Walk Like an Egyptian. They're looking forward to Hard Rock Calling.
"A summer's day, Hyde Park, and such luminous company - can't think of a better way for the Bangles to come back to London. We're incredibly excited about this!" said The Bangles.
Hard Rock Calling: 28 June Line-Up
- Eric Clapton
- Sheryl Crow
- John Mayer
- Jason Mraz
- Robert Randolph and the Family Band
Hard Rock Calling: 29 June Line-Up
- The Police
- KT Tunstall
- Starsailor
- The Bangles
- The Stranglers
- Visit London Booking Line
Within the UK: 0871 230 2200
Outside the UK: +44 115 912 9000
Price: £50.00 to £65.00 per ticket (Adult)
For More Information
For new additions to the line up and more info go to www.hardrockcalling.co.uk.
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