He's a jean-ius! Artist's amazing pictures of London life made from DENIM he finds in charity shops | Mail Online

He's a jean-ius! Artist's amazing pictures of London life made from DENIM he finds in charity shops | Mail Online: "He's a jean-ius! Artist's amazing pictures of London life made from DENIM he finds in charity shops"

Anna Friel in Uncle Vanya

Anna Friel in Uncle Vanya: "Uncle Vanya: Top Price Ticket for £28.50 (47% Off)"

New Year's Eve 2012 Fireworks | www.london.gov.uk

New Year's Eve 2012 Fireworks | www.london.gov.uk: "The Mayor is supporting free travel on all TfL services from 11:45pm on New Year’s Eve until 4:30am on New Year’s Day.

There will be significant changes to regular tube and train services and you may have to use different routes or station entrances with specific queuing arrangements. Please plan your journey both to and from the event and follow directions from stewards, police or rail and tube staff on the night."

New Year's Eve 2012 Fireworks | www.london.gov.uk

New Year's Eve 2012 Fireworks | www.london.gov.uk: "The show

From 10pm, a live DJ will be playing hit tunes, party classics and new sounds in the run up to midnight.

As the clock strikes 12, Big Ben’s famous ’bongs' will be relayed across all viewing areas, before the UK’s biggest annual fireworks display launches from the EDF Energy London Eye to a specially created musical soundtrack.

Once the fireworks come to an end, join together with friends and strangers alike for a massed rendition of Auld Lang Syne.

The party will then carry on until 12:45am with a second live DJ set. Stay to the end and you’ll avoid the worst of the station queues too!"

New Year's Eve 2012 Fireworks | www.london.gov.uk

New Year's Eve 2012 Fireworks | www.london.gov.uk: "New Year’s Eve in London is great - but it’s also really busy so plan ahead. Think about:

Travel plans before the fireworks
Where you want to be at midnight
Your journey home
No ordinary night

Each year around 250,000 people come and watch the Mayor’s midnight fireworks display on the banks of the Thames. The best viewing areas fill up about three hours in advance, and the areas around the river are always packed with people. Before deciding to head out you should consider how long you are prepared to stand around outside waiting for the display to start.

A great place to be

London is still one of the best places to be on New Year’s Eve. Pubs, bars, restaurants and clubs are open well into the night across the city. However, most pubs and clubs are ticketed entry on the night, so if you haven’t booked in advance you may find it difficult to find somewhere to enjoy a drink or eat both before and after the event."

New Year's Eve 2012 Fireworks | www.london.gov.uk

New Year's Eve 2012 Fireworks | www.london.gov.uk: "All you need to help you plan your journey and get there and back safely.

New Year's Eve 2012 Fireworks

http://www.london.gov.uk/events/nye 

Monday, 31 December, 2012 - 23:45 

Celebrate the end of London’s year like no other and welcome 2013 with a bang, watching the Mayor’s spectacular, free New Year’s Eve fireworks.

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The night skies will be a blaze of light and colour on Monday 31 December 2012 with a display of stunning pyrotechnics by the London Eye on the famous South Bank.

"Our New Year's Eve fireworks will cap a triumphant year for London. As we welcomed the world to the magnificent celebrations for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the glorious success of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, London was at its very best. From the thrilling sporting action to the breathtaking cultural celebrations, it has been an unforgettable year and I am immensely proud of the contribution that our Ambassadors made to that success. As we go into 2013 with a spectacular fireworks display I hope we can build on that energy and enthusiasm to make ours the best big city in the world."
Boris Johnson, Mayor of London

January Talks and Events

Talk: Poppy Bowers on Collection Sandretto Re Rebaudengo: Viral Research Thursday 3 January, 7pm - 8pmAssistant Curator Poppy Bowers introduces the latest exhibition from the Turin based collection. More BSL talk: The Bloomberg Commission: Giuseppe Penone With audio interpretation Thursday 10 January, 7pm - 8pm A talk on the role of the tree in the work of Italian artist Giuseppe Penone. For deaf visitors, with audio interpretation. More

Discussion: Gerard Byrne Thursday 17 January, 7pm - 8.30pm Irish artist Gerard Byrne discusses his latest exhibition and the material that informs his wider practice. From popular magazines and late night TV interviews to academic text and theatre dialogue. With Curator Kirsty Ogg and Film Curator Gareth Evans. More Art Writing Seminar Tuesday 22 January, 11am - 4pmPresenting and debating contemporary issues in art writing with staff and students from Goldsmiths MFA Art Writing course and invited guest speakers. This series is organised with Maria Fusco, Director of Art Writing, Goldsmiths.  More

Talk: Nancy Holt: To Make a Tree Wednesday 23 January, 7pm - 8.30pmKnown for her role in the Land Art movement of the late 1960s, artist Nancy Holt recollects the sites that have influenced her work – from the desolate American wilderness to the ancient woodlands of England. More Talk: Ute Meta Bauer: Exhibition Histories Thursday 24 January, 7pm - 8.30pm Launching a new series recalling exhibitions through the personal accounts of curators, Ute Meta Bauer, Dean of the School of Fine Art at the Royal College of Art, talks to Whitechapel Gallery Director Iwona Blazwick. Co-organised with research and publishing organisation Afterall. More

Cocktails and Sharing Platter £10

Cocktails and Sharing Platter £10: "Sharing Platter and Cocktails For Two for £10 at Jerusalem Bar and Kitchen in Fitzrovia (Up to 69% Off)"

Shakespeare’s Globe Tour

Shakespeare’s Globe Tour: "Shakespeare's Globe Theatre: Guided Tour and Exhibition Entry For Two, Plus Souvenir Guide for £16 (50% Off)"

Three-Course Italian Meal

Three-Course Italian Meal: "Italian: Three-Course Meal With Wine For Two for £39 at Grappolo Restaurant (Up to 55% Off)"

Jack The Ripper Walking Tour £10

Jack The Ripper Walking Tour £10: "Jack The Ripper or Oliver Cromwell Walking Tour For Two, Three or Four from £10 with London Premier Walking Tours (Up to 55% Off)"

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

Breakfast With Prosecco

Breakfast With Prosecco: "Breakfast For Two or Four from £8 or With Prosecco On Weekends from £12 at Princess of Wales (Up to 61% Off)"

Mexican Meal With Wine

Mexican Meal With Wine: "Two-Course Mexican Meal For Two With Glass of Wine Each for £26 at High Chaparral (Up to 45% Off)"

Chateaubriand and Wine

Chateaubriand and Wine: "Chateaubriand Steak Meal With Wine For Two for £39 at Rowley's (52% Off)"

Royal London Tour in a Mini

Royal London Tour in a Mini: "Guided Tour of Royal London for Three People in a Classic Mini for £27 with smallcarBIGCITY (50% Off)"

Christmas Festival Royal Albert Hall

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  The Glory of Christmas

  Friday 21 December 2012 - 7:30 PM

  This concert of joyous seasonal and traditional music perfectly captures the true spirit of Christmas, featuring the triumphant Royal Albert Hall Grand Organ.

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  Christmas Carol Singalong

  Saturday 22 December 2012 - 1:30 PM

  Irrepressible showman Jonathan Cohen leads you through another fun-filled jamboree of his most-loved carols and festive hits.

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  Christmas Carol Singalong

  Saturday 22 December 2012 - 4:45 PM

  Irrepressible showman Jonathan Cohen leads you through another fun-filled jamboree of his most-loved carols and festive hits.

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  Carols by Candlelight

  Saturday 22 December 2012 - 8:00 PM

  Herald the Christmas season with this exquisite concert of carols and seasonal classics performed by the UK’s most elegant orchestra, staged in full 18th century costume.

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  Christmas with Aled Jones

  Sunday 23 December 2012 - 1:30 PM

  Join Aled Jones and a packed stage of superb artists for a wonderful afternoon of music and carols.

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Three Madonnas Take Centre Stage at Madame Tussauds London

Three Madonnas Take Centre Stage at Madame Tussauds London: "No Christmas is complete without a brand new ‘gift’ and today we unwrapped not one, but three Madonnas.

Today we revealed a brand new wax figure inspired by the singer’s recent ‘MDNA’ tour, which will be joined – for THREE WEEKS only – by two more new figures of the legendary performer in ‘Sticky and Sweet’ style and ‘Like a Virgin’, before they take up residence at the new Madame Tussauds Tokyo in March 2013. "
 
 

European Fare and Cocktails

European Fare and Cocktails: "Two-Course Meal for Two (£24) or Four (£45) With Cocktails at Bar Solo (Up to 54% Off)"

Museum of London Exhibit

Museum of London Exhibit: "Museum of London Exhibition: Two (£8) or Four (£15) Tickets to Doctors, Dissection, and Resurrection Men (Up to 58% Off)"

Afternoon Tea £19

Afternoon Tea £19: "Afternoon Tea For Two (£19) With Champagne (£24) at the Holiday Inn Commercial Road"

Christmas at the Science Museum

Uncover a host of festive activities at the Science Museum this Christmas. From 22 December to 6 January we've got plenty of special events and workshops for all the family.

Entry is free and most of the activities below are free to join. Not all activities are on every day, so plan your visit using the website or ring us for more information on            0870 870 4868      . Charges apply for the IMAX Cinema.

Opening hours

Snow and Tell

Make it snow this Christmas! Join us to make and decorate your own snowflakes, and find out why no two are the same.

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Festive Physics Christmas Show

How do crackers go bang? Could reindeers really fly? Explore the science of Christmas in our interactive show.

• Festive Physics Christmas Show

Santa vs. the Snowman 3D

Duck snowballs, elves and jet-propelled reindeers as Santa takes on a lonely snowman who wants to be the world's most loved festive character.

• Santa vs. the Snowman 3D

A Star is Born!

Join us on a journey of a lifetime - the lifetime of a star, from stellar nurseries to glittering galaxies, in this free storytelling suitable for ages 7 and under.

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Science Museum Christmas Shop

Be inspired by a range of gift ideas for the aspiring scientists in your family, whatever their ages.

• Science Museum Christmas Shop

Christmas Q&A

Which Christmas song was first broadcast from space? How fast does Santa fly? Find out the answers to some festive scientific questions.

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Mumm Champagne Afternoon Tea

Mumm Champagne Afternoon Tea: "Mumm Champagne Afternoon Tea For Two for £31 at Hotel Russell (52% Off)"

Chateaubriand and Wine

Chateaubriand and Wine: "Chateaubriand Steak Meal With Wine For Two for £39 at Rowley's (52% Off)"

BBC Singers: Vaughan Williams Mass in G Minor and Tudor Motets One of the great glories of the English choral repertory, the Mass in G Minor by Ralph Vaughan Williams was composed in 1921 for unaccompanied double choir and four soloists. The piece was pioneered, in liturgical performance, by the founding conductor of Westminster Cathedral choir, R R Terry, who also made it his life's work to revive the sacred repertoire of the Tudor period. This BBC Singers a cappella concert in St Paul's Knightsbridge places Vaughan Williams' mass alongside some of the Tudor choral works which Terry brought back to life and to which Vaughan Williams pays homage in his music.  Programme: Vaughan Williams Mass in G minor Byrd Ave Verum Terry Cradle Song of the Infant Jesus Philips Hodie beata Virgo Maria Terry Richard de Castre's Prayer to Jesus Tallis In Ienuinio Terry Sweet was the song the Vergine sange Taverner Mater Christi Date: Monday 14 January Venue: St Paul's, Knightsbridge Doors open: 1.15pm To apply for tickets, visit the BBC Tickets Website. We look forward to seeing you in our audience very soon. Kind regards BBC Studio Audiences *UK-wide rate charged at no more than 01/02 geographic numbers: calls may be recorded for training. Please do not respond to this email as the address is not monitored.

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Merry Christmas from all at Open Garden Squares Weekend What an amazing year 2012 has been - a fantastic year to work from Duck Island Cottage, our HQ in St James's Park.  We were lucky enough to see rehearsals for the pageantry and splendour of the Diamond Jubilee.  We also saw some of the the build-up to the Olympics and Paralympics in St James’s Park and Horseguards Parade. Although we had to temporarily move out of our offices, we felt the the inspiring and (sometimes) jaw-dropping games were definitely worth the minor inconvenience.  And to top it all off, with your support, Open Garden Squares Weekend had its highest-ever number of visitors. Next year We are raring to go for 2013 and already working hard on securing some prestigious and exclusive gardens to open on 8 & 9 June. We'll be announcing new gardens in February and our e-zine readers will be some of the first to know.  For interesting snippets, tips and up-to-date information, don't forget to like us on Twitter and follow us on Facebook. Know any gardens? If you know of any gardens that might like to take part please do let us know.  We are looking for gardens that are not normally open to the general public but have a communal element.  Further information » Thank you for your support in 2012 and we very much look forward to seeing you in 2013 - don't forget to put 8-9 June in your new diary! Wishing you all a peaceful and enjoyable Christmas and New Year. Open Garden Squares Weekend Organising Team