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The Chelsea Flower Show might've already handed
out its awards, but there are still two more shows to blossom
your summer. The RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
begins on July 5, and the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show
starts on July 24. Get your secateurs ready and buy
your tickets here...
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Pond
Life Threat to Society
London,
one of the jewels of human civilisation, is going wild.
We’ve had occasion in the past to log the rising feral populations
of various exotic and dangerous animals from parakeets, eagles and
crows, to rats, panthers and reality TV contestants. Now we can
add amphibians to the growing list of London’s zoological treats.
The terrapin population is reckoned to be about to explode, according
to the experts, who have recently warned that one warm summer would
do the trick.
Already, duck-kind is wise to the turtle-terror, having seen some
of its younger members on Mill Hill pond mercilessly dragged underwater
and gobbled up by teams of crack terrapins. The fear is that such
isolated incidents could become the norm if global warming fulfils
its balmy promise. Then, it’s not only ducks that’ll need
to be on their guard, but parents of bread-wielding toddlers. One
slip and snap! off fly a few infant fingers.
There’s a lot of talk at the moment about a break down of respect
in society and the emergence of a generation of feral children,
illustrated this week by the award at the Chelsea Flower Show of
a prize to Kim ‘Born to be’ Wilde. The solution is obvious
– organise a gladiator style fight-to-the-death of wild kids
versus wild animals, an event which would also undoubtedly secure
London the Olympics.
David
Clee
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UB40
3 December 2005
Wembley Pavillion
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Birmingham, England 1978. Eight unemployed
wannabe musicians form a band. Reflecting both their
situation and attitude they call themselves UB40 (the
official code for an unemployment form). Today, they're
still playing strong. This tour features the band playing
old favourites such as One In Ten, The Earth Dies Screaming
and Rat In Mi Kitchen plus a selection from their recent
albums.
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Billy
Bragg
18 June, 2005
Queen Elizabeth Hall
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To people of a certain generation and
outlook, roughly those served by Meltdown, Billy Bragg
is a straight-up hero. Back in the 80s he managed to
revive protest-folk almost single-handed and had the
political commitment to back it up. Songs like A New
England, Milkman of Human Kindness and Between the Wars
flew the red flag with a wit and beauty not usually
associated with the radical left. More recently, Bragg
teamed up with Wilco to put music to some of Woody Guthrie’s
lyrics, to great acclaim. The New England may have been
lost, but Bragg has found himself still hugely respected
as a musical innovator and performer.
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LondonNet Blockbuster of the Week
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House
Of Wax (15)
Horror (2005) 112mins US
Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
Starring: Elisha Cuthbert, Chad Michael Murray, Paris
Hilton, Jared Padalecki
College student Carly, her boyfriend Wade, best friend
Paige and her hot-headed brother Nick hit the road to
attend one of the biggest football games of the year.
En route, they venture into the town of Ambrose, where
they are drawn to the local tourist attraction: Trudy's
House of Wax. The sculptures in the museum look remarkably
lifelike and as they friends uncover the town's dark
secrets, they realise they may be joining the exhibits.
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LondonNet Critic's Choice of the Week
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It's
All Gone Pete Tong (15)
Comedy (2004) 92mins UK
Director: Michael Dowse
Starring: Paul Kaye, Mike Wilmot, Beatriz Batarda, Kate
Magowan
Mockumentary about brilliant yet arrogant DJ Frankie
Wilde, a master of the mixing decks and turntables who
delights the crowds in Ibiza with his crazy antics and
scorching music sets. At the height of his fame, Frankie
loses his hearing and wallows in self-pity, casting
aside everyone who means anything to him - until a quirk
of fate and a beautiful lip-reading teacher offer the
former bad boy a second chance at glory.
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LondonNet Turkey of the Week
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The
Pacifier (PG)
Family (2004) 95mins US
Director: Adam Shankman
Starring: Vin Diesel, Lauren Graham, Brittany Snow
Elite Navy SEAL operative Shane Wolfe is devastated
when top government scientist Howard Plummer is assassinated
during a botched rescue mission. To make amends, Shane
accepts the most perilous assignment of his career:
to protect the dead man's five wayward children. As
Shane mellows into his role as surrogate parent, the
Plummer youngsters learn to appreciate his strict codes
of discipline.
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The
Comedy Store London's most popular comedy club
has been splitting sides for twenty two years now. The
likes of Paul Merton, Jack Dee and Jo Brand have all
taken to the stage here. Click
here for more info...
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Clubs
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Purchase club tickets via our online service,
and at most venues you'll be able to jump
the ticket queue. Venues featured include:
- Fabric
- The End
- Borderline
- The Cross
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Hotels:
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one of our one room suites, with a view over the Thames River
(balcony on request). Bottle of Champagne, full English breakfast
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The Hempel, West London's stunning Boutique hotel, is an architectural
statement in original design. Simple and minimalist, The Hempel
is a new experience in hotel living.
Superior - UKP245.00
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The Gore offers old fashioned comfort with up-to-date facilities
and is justly famous for its mellow surroundings and intelligent,
friendly staff.
Single - UKP136 (Inclusive of VAT)
Double - UKP168.03 (Inclusive of VAT)
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 Strand
Palace Hotel ***(The Strand)
With its superb central location, Strand Palace Hotel is perfect
for those wanting to explore the city. Many of London's famous
landmarks are close by, including Leicester Square, Covent
Garden and Theatreland. Twin rooms from UKP37; Triple rooms
from UKP32
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| Sensation 2005
Competition |
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 Prepare
to watch Bollywood get down, as Sensation 2005 shakes
to stage Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukherji, Lara Dutta (Miss Universe
2000), and more, in one of this year's most sizzling performances.
LondonNet has two tickets available for a concert
at the newly refurbished Wembley Arena, Monday 30th May
2005 so get your answers in quickly, because the deadline
for this competition is fast approaching!
All you need to do? Answer the following question...
Question: Lara Dutta was winner of which of the following
contests?
a) Miss Universe 2000
b) Miss Universally Beautiful 1996
c) Miss University Chess Team 2004
(Hint: See above!)
How to Enter: Send an email with the correct answer to
"sensationcompie@londonnet.co.uk"
More Necessary Info: NB Include email, telephone number
and postal address (which will only be used for this compie
- guaranteed). If you don't include your details we can't
send you info about the prize! First correct answers out of
the Editor's hat win the prizes, details will be sent to the
winner; The Editor's decision is final.
Closing Date: 3pm, Friday May
27th! Answer Quickly!
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Dear LondonNet,
Greetings. Your site has been extremely helpful in planning
our holiday to England. We are most curious about dressing
for comfortable touring without looking like Yanks. We will
be there in mid June and would appreciate any advice regarding
the appropriate attire to pack for touring during the day
and pubbing at night. Thank you!
- A Tori Rogers
Dear Tori,
Bum bags. Lots of them. Only kidding. June is supposed
to be extremely hot, especially on the tube, so I suggest
layering your wardrobe. A nice jean skirt with a tank and
some good walking sandals (like Tevas or Chacos) will be best,
although any good/semi-smart walking shoes will do (make sure
you break them in BEFORE you go). If you plan to go clubbing,
do not wear trainers. I repeat: DO NOT WEAR TRAINERS. Your
best bet is a nice jean/linen skirt, a t-shirt or tank, and
a light jacket or cardigan. Pop in some fun earings and put
on some lipstick for a night at a club, and you're set (I
will note that Londoners are crazy about their heels. They
have special feet-powers that allow them to walk in heels
for blocks upon blocks. I don't recommend this for the faint-hearted).
If you're travelling with a dude, I suggest he wear some khaki
or linen trousers and a white-T, with similar sandals. There
you have it. Fashion advice from LondonNet. Hope that helps.
- LondonNet
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