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Daly Bread: Angels driving in their limousine; Shadow, flooding and citizen humanity 04 Nov 2018 14:44 Wired 868 The thing about liming long is that you have a first-hand memory of plenty things. I saw ‘Shadow’, in a tent, in his first year of performing. I think it was Port Services club but what I am sure about is that I left repeating: “Kitchie boy, water in yuh …
T&T: Original De Fosto Himself dies 03 Nov 2018 10:56 St. Lucia Times Trinidad Guardian:- Less than a week after saying a final farewell to Winston “Mighty Shadow” Bailey, the calypso fraternity is mourning the death of another veteran calypsonian in Winston ‘The Original De Fosto Himself’ …
Concert fundraiser critical for Evansville Art Center 12 Oct 2018 21:48 Echo Press It is hosting the Harvest Moon Music Fest 2018 on Sunday, Oct. 14, featuring more than five hours of local musicians delivering folk, original, country, bluegrass and rock 'n roll music. Evansville Arts Coalition president director Karen Howell said …
Caribbean musician feted for lifetime achievement 10 Oct 2018 02:40 Caymanian Compass Earl La Pierre has spent his life bringing Caribbean rhythms to the world. And now, the world is thanking him for it. Mr. La Pierre, a native of Trinidad who has spent extensive time in Canada and Cayman, was feted on Sept. 23 with a Lifetime Achievement …
Daly Bread: We came again; the Big 5 and the future of steelpan 01 Oct 2018 03:39 Wired 868 The second edition of the Big 5 concert, comprising prime bands in prime time, took place on the eve of Republic Day. This column is about what such an event demonstrates regarding leadership, management, positive development and self esteem. The event was …
Ousting of GSA President ‘unconstitutional’ 25 Sep 2018 17:07 Now Grenada by Curlan Campbell, NOW Grenada Internal conflicts within Grenada Steelband Association have surfaced No-confidence motion put forward against association’s current president, Jason Skeete Emergency press conference confirmed current executive still active …
Financial scandals place New Dimension in jeopardy 25 Sep 2018 17:07 Now Grenada by Curlan Campbell, NOW Grenada New Dimension nearing bankruptcy Allegations players were not getting paid for their services Former arranger under investigation by the Financial Intelligence Unit Coyaba New Dimension Steel Orchestra (NDSO) which has under …
Coyaba New Dimension Steel Orchestra condemns decision to remove president of Grenada Steelband Association 25 Sep 2018 01:03 Now Grenada New Dimensions Steel Orchestra (NDSO) views with profound shock, alarm and dismay the decision taken by a clique within the Grenada Steelband Association (GSA) to illegally remove the president of the association. NDSO condemns the decision without any …
Fall arts programming to explore big ideas, connect audiences with creative thinkers 17 Sep 2018 20:28 Brown University News With unique opportunities to engage directly with artists and curators, the Brown Arts Initiative and its eight member programs and departments offer a full calendar of fall events. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] —With the 2018-19 academic year …
Creative talent flows at Zante theatre arts camp 31 Aug 2018 11:50 Trinidad Guardian The Indigenous Creative Arts Network’s (ICAN) Zante Carnival & Theatre Arts Camp 2018 ended with a theatrical presentation on August 25. The play, titled Tyrell and Keisha Learn A Lesson, was written by Eintou Pearl Springer. Camp Director Dara Healey …
Richards snares DL bronze 31 Aug 2018 05:16 Trinidad Guardian Last update: 31-Aug-2018 1:03 am Friday, August 31, 2018 Search Published: Sprinter Jereem Richards would have been aiming for the gold medal in the 200m at the Weltklasse Zurich IAAF Diamond League final but had to settle for bronze as in-form American …

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TV scientist Alice Roberts to be president of Humanists UK 11 Nov 2018 00:14 Guardian Weekly The scientist and television presenter Alice Roberts is to be the next president of Humanists UK, championing campaigns against state funding of faith schools and in favour of removing bishops from the House of Lords and the legalisation of assisted dying. …
Nightmare for couples who planned their dream weddings at crisis-hit Bodnant 05 Nov 2018 19:25 Bangor Mail Couples who had booked to have their weddings at Bodnant Welsh Food Centre fear they will be left thousands of pounds out of pocket if the troubled venue closes. The Conwy Valley attraction is currently urgently looking for a buyer, and people who have …
Lifestyle: The 15 biggest differences between British and American weddings 02 Nov 2018 22:39 Pulse If you are an American, one thing you may not realize is that the wedding you envisioned for Harry and Meghan isn’t exactly the one that happened. This isn’t only because their wedding is fit for royalty. As it turns out, there are a bunch of interesting, …
Paralympians back 'amazing' UK slope plan 01 Nov 2018 10:44 BBC The proposed Merthyr indoor slope would be similar to the 500m one in Landgraaf, the NetherlandsParalympic skiing champions Menna Fitzpatrick and guide Jen Kehoe believe a proposed new indoor snow dome in Wales could transform their training. The plan …
Bohemian Rhapsody champion of UK box office as A Star Is Born rocked off top spot 30 Oct 2018 15:02 Guardian Unlimited The winner: Bohemian Rhapsody Knocking A Star Is Born off the top of the UK box office after two weeks, Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody debuted with a commanding £6.48m (£9.53m including takings last Wednesday and Thursday). In other words, one …
UK Budget 2018: Philip Hammond's extra £160m to fight terror 29 Oct 2018 16:00 Evening Standard Philip Hammond was today set to unveil £160 million more for counter-terror policing in a Budget of eye-catching giveaways that stop short of ending austerity. The Chancellor was also set to sprinkle spending announcements on the NHS, roads and green …
Couples across the UK will soon be able to tie the knot in an outdoor ceremony 29 Oct 2018 14:56 Cosmopolitan UK Couples will soon be able to tie the knot in an outdoor ceremony, as a major review of the UK's current wedding laws is set be announced by chancellor Philip Hammond in Monday's Budget. The existing regulations on bridal venues - which are now over …
Changes to marriage laws in UK to be announced next week 28 Oct 2018 22:59 Shoreham Herald Changes to the marriage laws are set to be announced in next week’s budget, the Government has said. A cash boost proposed for the hospitality sector will mean more hotels, restaurants and pubs could be able to hold weddings following a review of marriage …
Couples across UK could soon be allowed to marry outdoors 27 Oct 2018 11:38 The Guardian Couples could soon be allowed to get married outdoors as part of a sweeping set of changes to the 180-year-old laws in an attempt to make the ceremonies more affordable. Under the current “outdated” laws, which have remained largely unchanged since 1836, …
Bride shares 'messy' account of family members turning up uninvited to her wedding Yahoo Style UK 27 Oct 2018 02:38 Video Games UK & Ireland Yahoo A woman has revealed on Facebook how she faced a wedding curveball when a group of family members arrived – even though they weren’t invited. Posting on a thread where newlyweds traded drama-filled wedding stories, she described the ‘messy’ experience of …
Bride asks wedding guests to pay for food, drinks and a slice of cake Yahoo Style UK 26 Oct 2018 20:06 Video Games UK & Ireland Yahoo A 19-year-old bride from North Queensland, Australia, has asked her wedding guests to cover the costs of their own meal, alcoholic drinks and the wedding cake. The unusual wedding guest requests were revealed in a typed letter circulated on Facebook by the …

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61 sumptuous afternoon teas in Surrey and Hampshire 13 Nov 2018 17:36 GetSurrey Fancy a spot of tea with freshly baked scones loaded with strawberry jam and thick clotted cream? Surrey and north-east Hampshire is home to some wonderful venues serving exquisite cream teas for a spontaneous or special occassion. Complete with freshly …
Surrey's 10 most romantic restaurants according to TripAdvisor 13 Nov 2018 17:36 GetSurrey Whether you're looking to book a table for Valentine's Day or planning something special for a loved one, Surrey is not short of fine dining and award-winning restaurants. Complete with candlelights, bubbly and decadent desserts, some restaurants …
Fine dining eateries, spectacular brasseries and the best pub grub 13 Nov 2018 17:36 GetSurrey With so many fantastic restaurants on our doorstep, it wasn't easy to whittle down our favourites to just 50. From fine dining eateries at spectacular hotels, to hearty, wholesome grub at cosy gastro pubs, us Surrey folk have a lot of choice when it …
Dozens of Surrey restaurants make it into Harden's best restaurant guide 2017 13 Nov 2018 17:36 GetSurrey Harden's has released it's Best UK Restaurants 2017 guide - and more than a dozen eateries in Surrey feature in it. The book now in its 26th edition, is driven by a survey using reviews from members of the public and lists everything from the best …
Michelin stars 2019 announced and Surrey now home to FOUR top restaurants 03 Oct 2018 01:31 Get Surrey The Michelin stars for Great Britain and Ireland 2019 were revealed at a live event in London on Monday (October 1). Announced on stage at the BFI IMAX cinema in Waterloo, four restaurants in Surrey picked up a famous star (making that one more than last …
The AA names the UK's best hotels, pubs and restaurants in its 2018 Hospitality Awards 25 Sep 2018 13:13 Charleston Daily Mail If any award can lay claim to being the ‘Oscars of the UK hospitality industry’ then it’s the AA's. Each year it hands out gongs for ‘hotel of the year’, ‘restaurant of the year’, ‘pub of the year’, ‘chefs chef’, ‘hotel group of the year’, ‘eco hotel …
Michelin starred restaurants to be revealed very soon 14 Sep 2018 21:07 Get Surrey Excitement is building for the announcement of this year's Michelin starred restaurants. The list of fine dining eateries in Great Britain and Ireland awarded the esteemed title for 2019 will be revealed at a live event on October 1. Currently there …
27 experience days in Surrey for an unforgettable gift or adventure 12 Sep 2018 22:27 Get Surrey We've all heard of experience days, you know the one-off adventures that are not cheap but offer a once in a life time opportunity. From driving a fast car and bungee jumping to indulging at a Michelin star restaurant and relaxing at a five star hotel, …
130 places you can officially get married in Surrey - take your pick! 06 Sep 2018 11:26 Get Surrey Looking for an alternative place to get married to a traditional church? Well, there are more than a hundred venues in Surrey licensed to hold civil marriages and civil partnerships. You can't just get married anywhere, a venue needs to be approved by …
18 places to celebrate with a glass of Champagne in and around Surrey 15 Aug 2018 01:34 Get Surrey There's nothing quite like raising a glass of Champagne to toast a special occasion. Whether you're celebrating exam results, a birthday, new job, engagement or Valentine's Day, we have put together a list of places where you can enjoy a glass …
A level results: Surrey's super-posh restaurants for celebrating exam success 15 Aug 2018 01:33 Get Surrey After months of anticipation, students across Surrey will be picking up their A level results this week. If your son and daughter has done particularly well and you want to give them a big pat on the back, we've rounded up some special restaurants …