Monday 30 May 2011

Stunning 360 view of Stonehenge

Stonehenge 360 Degree Viewer from The BBC. Its extremely good but please allow a little time for it to load.

Questions Asked Regent Palace Hotel History.

 Hi. Do you have any pix of The Planters Bar please? I worked with Lino, Brian, Kim, Betty and Claudio 84 to 88 .. Craziest/Busiiest/Happiest time of my life.




So sorry but I have none of this lively and interesting bar. It was originally the Regent Cocktail bar opened at the same time as the Stetson Saloon and Garry’s  Coffee shop It was always difficult  to photograph due to its unusual shape and size it changed image  shape and design several times  and was lastly the Planters Bar before being developed as part of Callaghan’s. It never really got the recognition it deserved. I remember James Addison  ( Sale and Marketing ) re-launching Planters  in the early 199o;s with  some really fancy cocktails  which were so rich and strong that several people were very unwell those were the days The picture I enclose is from the 60’s and I think it may be Lino in the picture can’t be sure but when it became planters the bars was moved around to face the door which you can see on far side of the room.

Leigh Smith

London Tours, Attractions, Hotels and Events: Summer Solstice June 21st 2011

London Tours, Attractions, Hotels and Events: Summer Solstice June 21st 2011

Sunrise and Sunset times for June 2011 for London UK


As per recent request here are the times for Sunrise and Sunset for The Month of June 2011.

The Summer Solstice will be June 21/06/11

Rising and setting times for the Sun
Length of day Solar noon
Date Sunrise Sunset This day Difference Time Altitude Distance
(106 km)
1 Jun 2011 04:49 21:08 16h 18m 24s + 1m 56s 12:58 60.6° 151.692
2 Jun 2011 04:49 21:09 16h 20m 16s + 1m 51s 12:58 60.7° 151.715
3 Jun 2011 04:48 21:10 16h 22m 03s + 1m 46s 12:59 60.8° 151.737
4 Jun 2011 04:47 21:11 16h 23m 45s + 1m 41s 12:59 60.9° 151.758
5 Jun 2011 04:47 21:12 16h 25m 21s + 1m 36s 12:59 61.0° 151.778
6 Jun 2011 04:46 21:13 16h 26m 53s + 1m 31s 12:59 61.2° 151.798
7 Jun 2011 04:45 21:14 16h 28m 19s + 1m 25s 12:59 61.3° 151.817
8 Jun 2011 04:45 21:15 16h 29m 39s + 1m 20s 12:59 61.3° 151.835
9 Jun 2011 04:44 21:15 16h 30m 54s + 1m 15s 13:00 61.4° 151.852
10 Jun 2011 04:44 21:16 16h 32m 04s + 1m 09s 13:00 61.5° 151.869
11 Jun 2011 04:44 21:17 16h 33m 08s + 1m 03s 13:00 61.6° 151.886
12 Jun 2011 04:43 21:17 16h 34m 06s + 57s 13:00 61.7° 151.901
13 Jun 2011 04:43 21:18 16h 34m 58s + 52s 13:00 61.7° 151.917
14 Jun 2011 04:43 21:19 16h 35m 44s + 46s 13:01 61.8° 151.931
15 Jun 2011 04:43 21:19 16h 36m 25s + 40s 13:01 61.8° 151.946
16 Jun 2011 04:43 21:20 16h 36m 59s + 34s 13:01 61.9° 151.959
17 Jun 2011 04:43 21:20 16h 37m 28s + 28s 13:01 61.9° 151.973
18 Jun 2011 04:43 21:21 16h 37m 50s + 22s 13:02 61.9° 151.985
19 Jun 2011 04:43 21:21 16h 38m 07s + 16s 13:02 61.9° 151.998
20 Jun 2011 04:43 21:21 16h 38m 17s + 10s 13:02 61.9° 152.009
21 Jun 2011 04:43 21:21 16h 38m 21s + 04s 13:02 61.9° 152.021
22 Jun 2011 04:43 21:22 16h 38m 19s − 02s 13:02 61.9° 152.031
23 Jun 2011 04:43 21:22 16h 38m 11s − 07s 13:03 61.9° 152.041
24 Jun 2011 04:44 21:22 16h 37m 58s − 13s 13:03 61.9° 152.050
25 Jun 2011 04:44 21:22 16h 37m 38s − 19s 13:03 61.9° 152.059
26 Jun 2011 04:45 21:22 16h 37m 12s − 25s 13:03 61.9° 152.067
27 Jun 2011 04:45 21:22 16h 36m 40s − 31s 13:03 61.8° 152.074
28 Jun 2011 04:46 21:22 16h 36m 02s − 37s 13:04 61.8° 152.080
29 Jun 2011 04:46 21:21 16h 35m 19s − 43s 13:04 61.7° 152.085
30 Jun 2011 04:47 21:21 16h 34m 29s − 49s 13:04 61.7° 152.089

Tuesday 24 May 2011

Sensational Butterflies | Natural History Museum


Sensational Butterflies | Natural History Museum: "Scaly wings, strange feeding habits and many eyes. What's it like being a butterfly? Enter their world In Sensational Butterflies and find out how these amazing insects sense their surroundings.

As you walk through the 5 sensory zones of sight, smell, taste, hearing and touch in the butterfly house, many different species of butterflies will flutter past you. Some may even land on you, so tread with care!

The exhibition is on the Museum's front lawn and features:

a butterfly house filled with 100s of live butterflies and moths
spectacular swallowtails, beautiful blue morphos, massive moths and more
5 sensory zones exploring how butterflies see, hear, taste, smell and touch
fun interactive activities and colourful information panels inside the house
your own sensational butterfly chart to get stamped at sensory zones
hatchery windows to observe emerging butterflies and pupae
our first ever butterfly puddle where male butterflies gather to feed
an outdoor garden with tips on how to attract butterflies at home
great gifts for butterfly fans in our shop
Adults and children of all ages will enjoy this exhibition.

Also enjoy our free daytime butterfly events. Find details of these below."

ShakespearesGlobe's Channel, London Globe Theatre

Tea Party at Fortnum's - Fortnum & Mason


Tea Party at Fortnum's - Fortnum & Mason


Summer has at last arrived, and, to celebrate, all day long Fortnum & Mason will be buzzing with inspirational summer events for all ages. The store will be alive with events for all ages, from tea tastings, demonstrations of cooking with tea, and workshops on the art of afternoon tea. Our restaurants offer everything from a pot of Royal Blend Tea to our renowned full afternoon tea, with tea based cocktails and tea sorbets in the Demonstration Kitchen;
Attendees – or should we say Attenteas? – will be offered an exclusive 10% discount on all purchases in store on the day. Now, we’ll drink to that!
1pm - Tea Dishes with Luke Turner: a demonstration of will how to make mint tea couscous with roast squash, halloumi, dates and pistachios and a prawn linguini with fennel tea and citrus butter.
2pm - Our in-store bakers Fred and Andrew will be making english and french madeleines.
3pm - Luke creates tea inspired desserts, his first an Earl Grey mousse with delicious shortbread.
Also in store there will be tastings of our delectable teas on Ground Floor and alongside this Fortnum's delectable cakes, tea jellies and fruit juices and many more. Margot Cooper, our tea specialist will be on hand to answer any tea questions you may have, how do you make the perfect cup of tea? What is the difference between Oolong and Puerh?
The bakery (Ground Floor) will be serving delicious scones all day for you to purchase with clotted cream and jam and our takeaway counter (Lower Ground Floor) will be serving everything you could need for a picnic or feast.
Afternoon Tea will be served in the St James's and Gallery Restaurants, ensure you don't miss out and book online or by calling 0845 602 5694.



2012

  • The Art of Tea Tasting

    The Art of Tea Tasting

Thursday 28 June at 6.30pm

The Art of Tea Tasting

Today we launch The Tasting Room, with a tutored tasting of our finest blended and single estate teas.
 It is a unique opportunity to educate your palate in the most delicious way.

The Tasting Room, Fourth Floor.Ticket Price: £20 Reservations: 0845 602 5694
  • Rare Teas & Rarities

    Rare Teas & Rarities

Thursday 19 July at 6.30pm

Rare Teas and Rarities

Join us for a talk and tasting of our finest and most exclusive teas, including single estate, 
aged teas and teas from plants that were known to ancient Chinese emperors.

The Tasting Room, Fourth Floor. Ticket Price: £20 Reservations: 0845 602 5694

Monday 23 May 2011

RHS Chelsea Flower Show / RHS Gardening

RHS Chelsea Flower Show / RHS Gardening: "The M&G Garden 02:29
The M&G Garden is a modern take on a traditional kitchen garden, combining a beautiful space with a working plot producing fruit, herbs, vegetables and flowers."

Sunday 22 May 2011

About the exhibition


About the exhibition: "Explore a range of imaginings that have provoked hopes and dreams, exhilaration and fear - and see how science fiction has influenced scientific discovery.

Opens Friday 20 May 2011 * Free * Seven days a week"

Summer Solstice June 21st 2011

Summer Solstice June 21st 2011





Seasons of 2011:
SPRING EQUINOX
March 20, 7:21 P.M. EDT
SUMMER SOLSTICE
June 21, 1:16 P.M. EDT
FALL EQUINOX
September 23, 5:05 A.M. EDT
WINTER SOLSTICE
December 22, 12:30 A.M. EST




Seasons of 2012:
SPRING EQUINOX
March 20, 1:14 A.M. EDT
SUMMER SOLSTICE
June 20, 7:09 P.M. EDT
FALL EQUINOX
September 22, 10:49 A.M. EDT
WINTER SOLSTICE
December 21, 6:12 A.M. EST





Video This Morning of The Druids 2011

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20092011:442105:452221:182117:47
20102017:322111:282303:092123:38
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