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Significance of Corporate Events In Perspective of a Business

2010-02-03T02:03:00.000-08:00

The corporate events organized by you may vary in different sizes as well as types. They can range from simply an office party to a full fledged corporate conference or may be anywhere in the middle. Whatsoever may be the case, the importance of each event has attached to it which helps the organizer in the long run.

Some of the events like retirement party for honoring a valued employee may not be an expensive affair but they show that the particular employee is valuable for the corporation and will be consequently missed after they leave. The same is the case with any small office party held once or twice a year.

All the corporate events cannot be treated as expenditures. It is rather an advertising expense. There could be nothing better than this to launch a product or service. Such an event can be planned in one of the ideal conference venues in London.

Another type of corporate event can be the team building day out. Such an event offers the employees a chance to have fun and divert away from the office thereby inspiring them to work better and increase their productivity by using teamwork.

These types of events allow the natural leaders in the group to rise to the top even if they are holding low ranking positions in the corporation.

Corporate events play a vital role irrespective of the size of the business. They can be recognition parties, celebration of holidays and festivals or a launch of a product or service. The events are designed in a way that they create excitement among the employees even if they have to be off the clock in order to participate in them.

Thus, corporate events are valuable as well as add a spice to the working life not only for the employees but also for the business statistics as well.

Valentines Day – Express your Love in an Unpredictable Style in London

2010-01-27T04:01:00.001-08:00

Birds have begun to sing, the sun has started to shine brighter, and the various central London venues have geared up to welcome the God of Love to bless the couples in true love. Love is in the air and cupid is flying all over London. Yup, one can really feel that Valentines Day is approaching. So did, you make your mind up as how to make your sweetheart feel special?

Here are a few things to do on this Valentines Day to express your eternal love to your beloved in a distinctive style:

Partying Hard

You must have given a lot of time for choosing a venue for your corporate conference events but now its time to emerge from your workaholic mode and do something hard to make your Valentine believe that can be a romantic spree and not a prosaic. Select the best party venues in London and propose her in front of all your friends. Oh!!! She is really going to have bliss of her life.

An Intimate Dinner

A romantic candle light dinner can be another choice to go for. The restaurants in and around the hotels in London have brought a wave of exotic packages on this Valentines day with complementary ideas to impress your beloved.

A Memorable Stay

You can also have a gala stay in any of the hotels by availing the best weekend deals as the Valentines Day is falling on Sunday this year. So pack all your bags and go for a break with your better half.

Valentines Day at London Eye

Exchange your vows 135 meters above the splendid scenes of London by booking a private capsule for yourself at London Eye bedecked with beautiful flowers so closely resembling your beloved.

Lover’s Leap Bungee Jump

If both of you are adventurous enough and looking for something exciting to make the day special then the bungee jumping can be an ideal choice. You may have never felt closer to your beloved than this romantic air sphere experience. Throw yourself into 150 mile per hour winds within an eight foot inflatable sphere.

Now, select the right way to present those poems, love cards and say those three wonderful words in a never before style.

Tips to Select Ideal Conference Venues in London

2010-01-20T02:30:00.001-08:00

London is a world city as it’s immensely well connected and its diverse cosmopolitan makes it surprisingly intimate. It is a right destination for hosting large conference and business meetings in ideal conference venues in London as the place is surrounded by various hidden possibilities and huge potential. It’s not at all easy to beat Central London when you are searching for some exclusive world class conference venue.

Being a well known financial and a corporate hub, there is no scarcity of conference venues in London, however, for these venues for hire, you need to follow some tips in order to select the right one for your business. Here are some tips which one should consider before finalizing a corporate venue.

Location: This is the foremost requirement for an ideal conference venue as it should be conveniently located so that those who are attending can easily reach. In addition necessary transportation links are required.

Size: Next factor which comes into play is the size of the venue, which completely depends upon the number of people attending the conference. In addition to this property seating capacity should be available.

Facilities: Facilities is the most vital component as these are greatly required if you are organizing a conference or a business meeting on a large scale. There should be auditorium, break away areas etc. The venue should be well equipped with whiteboards, projectors, stationery items, internet facilities and video conferencing if required. The venue should be well lighted and ventilated. Last but not the least parking space should be most favorable for the delegates coming in to attend the meeting.

Cost of the Venue: These venues for hire in London may give discounts and special offers for booking a conference venue. Furthermore, the one booking the venue should ensure that he or she has well enquired on the hidden costs of the venue. Negotiations can be done if no discounts are available.

These are few points to ponder before you book a conference venue in advance.

Anniversary Celebrations in London in Bizarre Styles

2010-01-12T21:54:00.000-08:00

Homo sapiens are known for celebrating almost anything in their lives. Why am I calling them Homo sapiens and not Humans, is the fact that the actions of this creature on the Earth are more often rationalized and reasoned scientifically. Let us not fall prey to the perplexity of Hows or Whys and focus on the earliest known celebration by humans that is popularly recognized as Anniversary celebrations. These celebrations began in the times when weddings began but the practice of organizing the anniversary celebrations came much later.

Now the question arises that what is the difference between celebration and organizing the celebrations? The answer to it simply lies in the growing trends of relishing this special occasion through a party throwing ceremonies in renowned anniversary venues in London purely dedicated to this type of celebrations. This will be rather a public affair which will be surely liked by your beloved but lets try some new romantic anniversary ideas as well:

A Card a Day

Present a unique romantic card full of romantic love quotes inside on the days before your anniversary for each year of your marriage. For example if you are celebrating your 6^th anniversary, send five romantic cards for anniversary five days prior to your anniversary and the last card on the gala night of the wedding anniversary at your favorite party venue in London with a candle light dinner.

Just Married

You can even surprise your soul mate by decorating the car the way it was done on that very special day when you became united and writing “Just Married” at the back of the car. If you are staying in same part of London, you may even drive down to the same hotel in London to turn the event into an eternal experience.

Theme the Day

You can even give your much waited day a theme to be memorable and distinctive for each anniversary. For example you can choose a tropical theme, decorate the house with tropical decorations, play island music in the background and dine out for the same menu at night.

Each anniversary is an annual renewal of your commitment to one another. So it certainly deserves to be celebrated in the most memorable way each year.

Forthcoming Business Conferences in London in 2010

2010-01-06T04:24:00.001-08:00

Apart from a tourist destination, London is quiet well known as a business hub across the world. The capital city is perhaps the most popular destination for international conferences and business meetings. High on the business travel and business events, the city hosts numerous important conferences every year. Just like every year, the year 2010 has also brought many line-ups as far as these business summits are concerned.

As the frequency of conferences hosted in the city is quiet high, there are thousands of world class conference venues in London. Here we have mentioned some of the forthcoming conferences which are scheduled to take place:

Qcon is coming back to London:

This is the fourth annual London enterprise software development conference which is especially designed for project management, architects and team leads. This will be a great meeting where one can splurge for networking, tracking innovation in Ruby, SOA, .Net and various other architectural communities and even for learning. No other similar event in UK has this much opportunities to offer. It is going to be held on March 10-12, 2010.

24^th ESP Conference:

This would be the 24^th conference of the European Schools Project Association which is bridging intercultural diversity through global learning. It will start on March 3rd to March 7th, 2010. The conference is a great learning program for educators, head teachers and other teachers. Various workshops have been organized headed by the ESP contact seminar especially designed for beginners in CSCL projects.

Mobile Research Conference 2010:
This is the only industry where the entire conference is dedicated on mobile surveys and the best scientific searched and practices. This business meeting will be held from 8th-9th March 2010. File sharing, texting and phone browsers formulate various exciting ways of conducting research.

Jive Through the New Year’s Party in London -2010

2009-12-24T04:37:00.001-08:00

New Year’s Eve is once such occasion which is celebrated with a lot of bang and happiness all over the world. People often organize happening and entertaining party on the Eve of New Years and try to welcome the New Year with a lot of joy. New Year’s in London is even more dazzling and glamorous. Various luxury hotels and party venues organize a happening New Year’s party and attracts thousands of party people every year. Like every other year, this year also several New Year’s Eve party will be organized all over the city and the most happening and talked about parties are mentioned as under:

· Showtime New Year’s Eve

Where – Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel

18 Albert Embankment London, SE1 7TJ

When – 31^st December 2009, 8pm – 3:30am

Ticket Price - 100£ per person + booking fee

· Innovation NYE United as One

Where – Fire Music Complex

South Lambeth Road, Vauxhall, London SW8 1RT

When – 31^st December 2009, 8pm – 12pm

Ticket Price - 25£ per person + Booking fee

· Boogie Night New Years Eve

Where – Swissotel Howard London,

Temple Place, London, WC2R 2PR

When – 31^ST December 2009, 8pm – 3am

Ticket Price - 95£ per person + booking fee

· Moondance New Years Eve

Where – SeOne London

41 – 43, St Thomas Street, London Bridge, London SE1 3QX

When – 31^ST December 2009, 8pm – 8am

Ticket Price –25£ per person + booking fee

· Bond Ball New Years Eve

Where – Kensington Close Hotel and Spa

Wrights Lane, Kensington, London W8 5SP

When – 31^stDecember 2009, 8pm – 4am

Ticket Price - 40£ per person + booking fee

Relish Christmas 2009 This Season in London

2009-12-17T03:07:00.000-08:00

Christmas is one of the happiest festivals in London and it is celebrated with several spectacular festivities and enthusiasm. Various Christmas events such as Grottos and several Christmas markets etc are organized in the city during this occasion. You can also enjoy at the Christmas fairs and fireworks that are organized all over the city. Ice rinks during the Christmas season is also an exciting winter sports to do. It is also a great time to get crafty and learn about the precious traditions and history of Christmas. You can also attend the workshops and exhibitions at the art galleries and museums in London. Some of the museums have specially organized workshops for kids which are extremely interesting and also offers education on Christmas.

Christmas activities that you can look for are listed as under:

· To know about how Dickens actually invented Christmas you can watch the recently released Disney’s A Christmas Carol which will surely sought most of your doubts.

· You can also be a part of the festive walk to be held on 12^th December 2009 which will discover all the major traditions and festivities related to Christmas.

· You can indulge your kids in the creative workshops to be held in the London Museum Docklands. Some of these workshops are Christmas Pomanders on 28^th and 30^th December 2009, Father Christmas Comes to Docklands on 19^th December and Victorian Trinkets on 28^th and 30^th December 2009.

· Museum of London Christmas Celebrations

· This Christmas season, Museum of London is focusing on the London archaeology, culture and history. The workshops organized will focus on the history and traditions of Victorian Christmas. The exhibitions at the museum will also focus on history of Victorian Christmas this year.

So be a part of all these Christmas festivities and activities and make your Christmas celebrations special.

Christmas Tree at Trafalgar Square

2009-12-10T21:21:00.000-08:00

When
3^rd December 2009

Time
6:30pm

Where
Trafalgar Square,
Central London, Westminster,
London WC2N 5DS

Nearest tube station
Charing Cross London Underground

The lighting of Christmas tree at the Trafalgar Square marks the beginning of Christmas festivities in London. This is the biggest and the brightest Christmas tree in London. It has become a historic tradition as it is been followed since past several years. The Christmas tree lighting at Trafalgar Square celebrates the friendship and goodwill on this festive occasion.

This Christmas tree is decorated in a traditional style with thousands of white lights. The height of this tree is around 20-25 metres which makes it an iconic landmark in the city. Traditional ceremony of lighting the tree is attended by the Lord Mayor of Westminster. The ceremony includes a programme of several festive events. Most of these events will last till Christmas and the others will last till the beginning of next year. You can also explore several pre Christmas festivities at Trafalgar Square which includes the Christmas Carol singing which will take place from 7^th December to 20^th December 2009. Entry to both the carol singing ceremony and the tree lighting ceremony is absolutely free of cost.

The brightness of this Christmas tree gives a perfect start to Christmas season in London and thus, the event is a must to visit by all. The lights of the tree will be lit at 6:30pm on 3^rd December and it will remain on from then onwards till midnight. The lights will be on till 5^th January 2009 from 12noon to 12 midnight. So reach early and be a part of this historic traditional festivity of Christmas in London. You can also visit various other events, music concerts and festivities going on at the Trafalgar Square and the regions around throughout the Christmas season.

London Events – La Clique

2009-12-03T21:19:00.001-08:00

When
25^th November 2009 – 17^thJanuary 2010

Where
The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8EH

Nearest Underground Station
Chalk Farm London tube station

Ticket Price
30£ - 45£ per ticket

Show Timing
Monday Thursday – 8pm, Friday – Saturday – 7pm and 10pm, Sunday – 7pm

Christmas La Clique’s Lineup:

· Illusion and musical comedy by the renowned Swedish magician – Carl Einar Hackner

· Penchant fluorescent lycra with a diva of opera singing in Le Gateau Chocolat

· Hula hoop artist, clown and cabaret singer – Marawa

· Unicycle riding of Freddie Mercury in Mario Queen of the Circus

· Well known prima donna chanteuse in Meow Meow

· Roller skating by Wanda Azzario and Jean Pierre Poissonnet in the Skating Willers

· A spectacular and daring striptease act by the singer, cabaret dancer and actress – Ursula Martinez

· Bravest burlesque duo of New York City – The Wau Wau Sisters

This award winning show of La Clique has been an international sensation since it has won the Best Entertainment Olivier Award 2009. It will be showcased at the London’s renowned Roundhouse for a limited season of few months. It will be a great delight to watch this show in the Christmas season as it offers entertainment for all ages.

It is known to offers some bizarre, outrageous, beautiful and extremely hilarious acts from all over the world. The show suits the royal splendor of Camden’s renowned and historic venue – Roundhouse. At this spectacular show you can expect some glamour, tinsel and glitter. It is amongst the best show running in the city during Christmas. La Clique has already performed at various places including Sydney, Dublin, Montreal and New York but, this time it is expected to be bigger and better. So get ready to savor an act which will be a blend of cabaret, circus, burlesque and contemporary variety of art forms.

Christmas Markets in London

2009-11-25T23:20:00.000-08:00

London is a globally renowned shopping destination and it attracts millions of tourists every year from all over world for shopping. Every year several shopping fairs and festivals are organized in the city. Shopping becomes even more important and exciting during the festive seasons and thus various shopping fairs are also organized during Christmas. Some of such Christmas markets, exhibitions and fairs are listed below:

· Parklife Oxford Street Christmas Market

Oxford Street offers a variety of wooden chalets offering unique and creative Christmas gifts, jewellery and much more.

Venue – Parklife Oxford Street, Oxford Street, West End, London W1

Date – 20^th November 2009 – 3^rd January

· Hyde Park Christmas Market

At Hyde Park you can explore a traditional German Christmas market. You can enjoy several activities such as funfair and ice skating at this venue.

Venue – Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park, London W2

Date – 21^st November 2009 – 3^rd January 2010

· Putney Christmas Market

With more than 30 stalls, Christmas Market at Putney is one of the biggest Christmas markets in the town. You can look for gifts, art and craft and bikes at this market.

Venue – Church Square, Putney High Street, Putney London, SW15

Date – 27^th November 2009, 3pm – 7:30pm

· Christmas Markets at British Red Cross

It hosts more than 80 unique and exceptional stalls offering bags, clothes, accessories and much more.

Venue – Guildhall, Off Gresham Street, London EC2

Date – 1^st December 2009, 10:30am – 8pm

Ticket Price - 5£

· Rich Mix Christmas Design Market

At Rich Mix you can pick some stylish and designer clothes for yourself and your loved ones.

Venue – Rich Mix, 35 – 47, Brethnal Green Road, Shadwell, London E1

Date – 7^th December 2009, 11am – 5:30pm

· Greenwich Christmas Market

This covered market will offer art and craft and food stalls.

Venue – College Approach, Greenwich, London SE10

Date – 9^th – 31^st December 2009

· Slow Food Christmas Market

You can give a luxury treat to your taste buds at this Christmas Market as it offers a wide variety of food stalls including British Ham, Italian Olive Oil, French Cheese and much more.

Venue – Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1

Date – 19^th – 22^nd December 2009

Besides a wide range of trendy and designer clothe, home ware, food items, jewellery and accessories you can also enjoy some entertaining activities and food stalls at these venues.

Ice Skating Rink at Tower of London

2009-11-18T23:22:00.001-08:00

When – 21^st November 2009 – 10^th January 2010

Where – Tower of London

Nearest tube station – Tower Hill London Underground

This Christmas season you can indulge yourself in the London Ice Rinks and make the most out of it. You can enjoy some great skating at various ice rinks in the city including one of the bests at Tower of London. Most of these ice rinks offer spectacular sightseeing in the city with exceptional ice skating. Ice skating near the famous London landmarks offers a great experience especially during the festive season of Christmas. Besides Tower of London, the Natural History Museum, Canary Wharf and Somerset House are some other places where you can enjoy Ice skating.

You can also enjoy outdoor London ice rinks at night with your friends and family. Various ice rinks offer late night sessions for skating during this festive season of Christmas. It is truly a mesmerizing experience with festive decorations all around. Ice skating is amongst the best activities that can offer maximum fun to a family.

This will be the 4^th year of Ice skating rink at the Tower of London. Indeed it is even bigger and better this year. This probably is one of the best rinks in the city. This breathtaking ice skating venue will offer deliciously festive activities. You can also visit the Moat Café available at the rink and enjoy a variety of delightful food and drinks. You can also watch the skaters from the free viewing galleries.

Tickets for Ice skating at Tower of London

Adult: off peak @10£ and peak days @12£

Family: off peak @30£ and peak days @32£

Kids under 16 years of age: off peak @ 7.50£ and peak days @ 8£

Peak Tickets:
All Saturdays and Sundays, evening sessions from 5.15pm,
21^st , 22^nd and 23^rd Dec, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, 28^th , 29^th and 30^th January, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

Off Peak Tickets:
Weekdays morning and afternoon sessions up to 4.00pm.session The ice rink is closed on Christmas Day.

Santas Grotto at Selfridges London

2009-11-15T22:16:00.001-08:00

When – 22^nd November – 24^th December 2009

Time – Sunday – 12pm – 5pm and 10am – 7pm on other days of the week.

Where - The Ultralounge, Selfridges

400 Oxford Street, London W1A 1AB

Nearest tube station – Marble Arch and Bond Street

A dazzling Santa Grotto will be organized at the well known Selfridges in London. It is going to be one of the most exciting Christmas events in London. This year Santa will make appearances in several parts of the city. At Selfridges you can take an exciting train ride from winter wonderland till the Santa’s grotto. Kids can also take a Christmas tale book while visiting the grotto and they can also click their photo with Santa. Stunning Christmas Windows at Selfridges will also be a major attraction which should not be missed by anyone.

You an also savor the penguin and polar bear animatronics in the Grotto at Selfridges. This years Grotto at Selfridges is special and thus it will also make your Christmas festivities and celebrations special. This year’s Grotto will surely be a magical experience for you and your family. The tickets for Santa Grotto are limited so make sure you grab your share.

Besides Selfridges you can also visit Santa Grotto’s at the following venues:

· Winter Wonderland on 21^st November – 24^th December 2009 at Hyde Park.

· WWT London Wetland Centre Grotto on 5^th – 6^th December 2009 at Wetland Centre.

· Royal Air Force Museum from 19^th – 23^rd December 2009 at Royal Air Force Museum.

· Kew Gardens Grotto from 12^th – 23^rd December 2009 at Kew Garden

· Santa’s Wish Kingdom from 14^th November – 23^rd December at Westfield London.

· Harrods Christmas Grotto from 7^thNovember in Harrods Christmas Parade.

Christmas in London Winter Wonderland

2009-11-11T23:08:00.001-08:00

When - 21^st November 2009 – 3^rd January 2010

Opening Time – 5pm – midnight

Where – Hyde Park, London W2 2UH

Nearest tube station – Hyde Park London Underground

This is the third consecutive year when the Winter Wonderland is in London during the Christmas. It will again set you all in the festive spirit with spectacular rides, sparkling attractions, dazzling lights and fascinating Christmas markets. Last year also this beautiful wonderland attracted 1.5 million visitors and this year it is expected to be even bigger and better as the festival will cover around 32 acres of land.

You can enjoy 200 unique and truly amazing rides with your friends and family at this year’s Winter Wonderland. Besides these exotic rides you can also explore the sparkling festive attractions, phenomenal observation wheel and the simply outstanding German Christmas Market.

Winter Wonderland Highlights

· Choirs and Live bands

· Santa’s Village

· Ice Skating Rink

· 50m high Observation Wheel and 40 heated gondolas

· 66m Power Tower

· Snow Ball Bungee Dome

· Zippo’s Christmas Circus

· Giant Ice Monster

Kids can also get a chance to meet Santa and get a special gift. Besides all the above major highlights the restaurant and bars at the Winter Wonderland will also be a delight to be at you can avail several exclusive Christmas dining offers. These bars and restaurants will also dazzle with stunning decorations and thus, you can savor a delightful dinner in a mesmerizing ambience. Winter Wonderland will also offer several festive food treats which can be enjoyed at Café Grell, Bavarian Village, German Christmas Market and House of St Nikolas.

Also enjoy an exceptional shopping experience at the 50 wooden chalet style huts hosted at the Winter Wonderland. Christmas celebrations will remain incomplete without the Mulled wines so also taste them at the Winter Wonderland.

Firework Displays at Bonfire Night London

2009-11-08T21:55:00.000-08:00

Watch the free firework display at ……..

Date: Saturday 7 November 2009
Time: German Beer Festival: from 4.30pm. Fireworks display: 7.30pm
Venue: Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, Wood Green, London N22 7AY
Nearest Tube Station: Wood Green
England's largest German Beer Festival, German drink and food, funfair.
Admission free, but suggested donation.

Venue: Ealing Cricket Club, Corfton Road
Date: Saturday 7 Nov 2009
Gates: 6pm. Fireworks display set to music: 7.30pm, followed by bonfire
Admission: adults £5. Children under 14 (accompanied) £3.00
Extra features: bars, mulled wine, BBQs, candy floss, children's fun rides and glow novelties
Station: Ealing Broadway, North Ealing

“Remember the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason, and plot, I see no reason will ever be forgot”. Indeed, 5^th of November is afresh and the famous traditional rhyme will be heard once again to commemorate the failure of Gunpowder plot, which targeted to blow up the Houses of Parliament, in London. Food plus fireworks plus Holy smokes equals… It’s Bonfire Time! The contemporary Bonfire Night happens every year on and around 5^th of November. Like never before, the whole London is passionate about fireworks at this time of the year. In the days leading, out of old clothes and paper material children will make “Guys”, by tradition an effigy of Guy Fawkes, the embodiment of Gunpowder plot. Later, these “Guys” are set on fire along with the fireworks to fill the sky. Children use these “Guys” to collect money by asking “penny for the guy”. Usually, adults give money on the basis of how good the “Guy” appears. Earlier, children used to spend this money on buying sparkles (crackers) but now they are barred to do so, instead they spend this money on fast-food centers with proceeds. It’s not recommended to buy fireworks as they can cause serious injuries and therefore can prove fatal, its better to attend an organize firework display. Nothing can beat these exciting fireworks display that will take place throughout the London. Most of them are free to attend.

Don’t miss the Spooky and Sparkling event of the year.

The Nutcracker Royal Ballet London

2009-11-04T03:26:00.000-08:00

When – 26^th November 2009 – 1^st January 2010

Where – Royal Opera House

Covent Garden, London WC2E 9DD

Nearest tube station – Covent Garden tube station

Time

26^th – 30^th November 2009, Monday, Thursday and Friday – 7:30 pm

2^nd – 9^th December 2009 Wednesday – 7:30 pm

5^th December 2009 – 12:00pm

11^th – 16^th December 2009, Wednesday, Friday – 7:30pm

12^th December 2009, Saturday - 2:00pm, 7:00pm

23^rd December 2009 - 12 pm

28^th December 2009 – 7:30 pm

29^th – 30^th December 2009, Tuesday, Wednesday – 2:00pm, 7:00 pm

31^st December 2009 – 1pm, 6:30pm

1^st January 2010 – 5pm

The classical royal ballet at the Royal Opera House will add to the charm of Christmas events in London. You can see the best ballet troop performing on the magical sounds of Tchaikovsky’s best scores. The ballet theme is all about the favourite Christmas gift of Clara – a nutcracker with which she is drawn into the world of magical adventure. She also battles with the king of Mouse and then visits the Kingdom of Sweets. The Nutcracker is fully packed with various exceptional magical moments so, don’t miss your chance to see this magical splendor.

The magical tree at this balley that grows and grows will also leave you amazed. Nutcracker has designs of Julia Trevelyan Oman and choreography is done by Lev Ivanov. This phenomenal ballet is directed by Peter Wright and the star cast of the balley is as follows:

The Prince: Thiago Soares, Rupert Pennefather, Valeri Hristov, Johan Kobborg, Federico Bonelli, Ivan Putrov, Steven McRae, David Makhateli and Sergei Polunin

Sugar Plum Fairy: Laura Morera, Miyako Yoshida, Yuhui Choe , Roberta Marquez, Alina Cojocaru, Sarah Lamb, Lauren Cuthbertson, Marianela Nuñez

Nutcracker can also be viewed at the London Coliseum at St Martin’s Lane but, the show timings for the same show differ at this venue.

Christmas Shopping At London Eye

2009-11-02T00:44:00.001-08:00

London is a well known exciting and fascinating shopping destination in England. It offers several popular shopping streets, markets and shops. These shopping destinations include a wide variety of branded showrooms as well as street wear brands. London, although is considered to an expensive city but with so many shopping streets located in the city, you also have an option of pocket friendly shopping in London.

Shopping is even more fun when Christmas is around the corner. London itself is well known for its Christmas celebrations as several Christmas fairs, Christmas Shopping Carnivals and Christmas Markets are organized in the city. One such Christmas Shopping Market will be organized at Southbank Centre, London Eye. This market is well known as Cologne Christmas Market at South Centre/London Eye.

You can shop some of the most unique silver jewellery, hand crafted toys, glass ornaments, hand made ceramics, tin toys and beautiful wax candles. This typical Christmas Market will also organize several wooden chalets along the Queens Walk. This will completely give you a feel of German style Christmas Market. You can also relax with the exceptionally delicious German Mulled Wine offered at the Market.

Cologne Christmas Market Details

Opening Date – 20^th November – 23^rd December 2009

Address – Southbank Centre/ London Eye

Nearest tube station – Waterloo London Underground

Market Timings

Monday 11am - 8pm

Tuesday 11am - 8pm

Wednesday 11am - 8pm

Thursday 11am - 8pm

Friday 10am - 10pm

Saturday 10am - 10pm

Sunday 11am - 8pm

Thus you can savor a variety of drinks and dishes while listening to the mesmerizing traditional music. Merry g o round rides are also available at the market which will be enjoyed thoroughly by the kids. Santa at Queen’s Walk is also amongst the major highlights of this spectacular Christmas Market.

London Cycling Tours

2009-10-29T04:05:00.001-07:00

London is a beautiful city and it offers various stunning sights and attractions to be explored. Several tours such as walking tours, bus tours, cycle tours etc are available in the city with which you can discover the most fascinating sights and tourists attractions in the city. Amongst all the cycle tours are the most exciting as you can glide anywhere in the city as per your convenience. You can ride through the banks of the River Thames or walk through the beautiful parks and gardens in the city.

Several touring companies offer the facilities of cycling tours. They also offer the facility of hiring bicycle and experienced tour guides. The tours are organized in groups and thus you can meet new people while you whizz around the city. The bikes are available in all shapes and sizes so it does not matter whether you are an experienced rider or a beginner. These trips can also be planned in private groups or for families.

Some of such Cycling Tours are discussed as under-:

· The East Tour

This tour covers the attractions such as Borough Market, St Paul’s Cathedral, Postman’s Park and Spitalfields.

· Middle London Tour

Although all the popular attractions and London landmarks are explored in the tour but some of the most important of all are Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Soho, Royal Parks such as Hyde Park and Westminster Abbey. These sights are generally included in the central London Cycling Tour.

You can also choose your favourite locations as per the tours available. The bikes can also be hired from other companies such as London Bicycle Tour Company, OYBike etc. These companies generally give bicycles on hire on the basis of hour, day or weeks. You can choose from the wide variety of bikes available such as mountain bikes, children bikes, hybrids, rickshaw or a tandem. Cycling tours are one of the most exciting things to do in the city whether you are here for vacations or just for a weekend.

Not the Messiah Tickets

2009-10-22T05:29:00.001-07:00

When
23 October 2009

Time - 8pm

Where
Royal Albert Hall

Cost
£19.50 - £140.00
Tickets for Not The Messiah have been made available for the outstandingly hilarious musical based on the film by Monty Python, The Life of Brian, as Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin join Eric Idle at the Royal Albert Hall. Fans can be a part of this hilarious musical as Monty Python celebrates its Ruby Jubilee year with an array of events to venerate this milestone.

Pick up Not The Messiah tickets
The musical version of one of the best works of Monty Python, yet one of the controversial films most controversial films. Creatively titled Not The Messiah (He’s A Very Naughty Boy), based on The Life of Brian, which observes Brian, an averse innovatory who is promptly mistaken for a messiah and eventually put to death to the sounds of one of the most popular songs by Monty Python, Always Look On The Bright Side of Life.

Not The Messiah at the Royal Albert Hall
This European musical premier of the Not The Messiah is scheduled to be held for one night only at the Royal Albert Hall, an appropriate grand arena for a musical that deals with the Romans, the messiahs, a naughty boy and crucifixions. The entire venue will be filled with the sound of the BBC Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by long-time Monty Python song writer and collaborator, John Du Prez.

Eric Idle and more
Michael Palin who would be playing host as Mrs. Betty Parkinson and there would be uest appearances from Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam. Not The Messiah follows on from the hugely successful and award winning musical of Idle, so if you could not get the glimpse of python on stage, you need not sulk, just get the party going by getting the tickets for the Royal Albert Hall.

Cologne Christmas Market

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When
20 November 2009 - 23 December 2009

Timings: 11:00-20:00 Sun - Thurs, 10:00-22:00 Fri - Sat

Where
Cologne German Market

The Cologne Christmas Market brings the real spirit of a German Christmas to London, as the area from the Southbank Centre to the London Eye is transformed into a Christmas walkway for the people of all age groups.

Traditional Christmas presents
Make the most out of this traditionally and beautifully lit Cologne Christmas Market in London. A wide variety of unique Christmas presents and unusual hand crafted gifts are offered by several originally decorated wooden chalets. Tin and wooden toys, candles in all sizes and shapes, fragile Christmas tree grass ornaments and many more Christmassy stuff are on sale in the mesmerizing atmosphere of winter in the market.

German treats
Several German delights, known for the traditions are on sale for hungry Christmas shoppers with warm and mulled German bratwurst available from a number of stalls. Munch on delicious food with Kolsch, the best known Cologne beer, or get indulged with roasted gingerbread hearts, roasted nuts and many other delicious treats.

Festive atmosphere
Along with shopping for festivals, the carousel in the centre of the Cologne Christmas Market will captivate guests and visitors with a pleasant milieu and traditional Christmas music, pleasing everyone with soothing music in the background to add to the Christmas spirit.

Santa’s Secret Village
A Santa Secret Village is also present at the venue, beautifully created and decorated with captivating objects. Exclusively created for children, Santa’s Secret Village is a place where children can seek Santa Claus or decorate a gingerbread card with Mrs.. Claus in a charming show for children. Children will also get to take a photo of their meeting with the joyous Christmas couple at the market.

Enjoy the Magic of London Theatres

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London is filled with theatres and there are many options for the art lovers. Some of the most renowned theatres in the capital are discussed below:

· Royal National Theatre:

Generally known as the National Theatre, was founded in 1963 and is one of the most prominent publicly funded theatre company. This theatre mostly plays Shakespeare and some other international classical Drama. RNT has three theatres, Olivier theatre with a capacity of 1,160 seats, Lyttelton theatre with 890 seats and Cottesloe theatre with approx 400 seats.

· The Old Vic

This theatre is located south-east of the Waterloo Station and was opened in 1818. It has a capacity of over 1000 seats.

· The Young Vic

This theatre is popular amongst the young artists and directors. Young Vic’s name is derived from the closely located theatre The Old Vic. Some of the shows which were played recently were, Street Scene, Fragments, In the Red and Brown water.

· West End Theatre:

West End Theatres are mostly associated with the commercial theatres but there are various off West End, non commercial theatres like. The longest running Musical in the West End theatres are Les Miserables, whereas, The Mousetrap is the longest running non-musical show in the West End. Some other famous theatres of the West End are The St. Martin’s, The Queens and New London Theatre.

There are numerous other theatres in London and why wouldn’t they be, London is the hub of art and culture. It is a heaven for the lovers of theatre, there is a whole new charm to watch live humans act and perform on stage, right in front of your eyes. So instead of buying a movie ticket, buy a theatre ticket for a change and feel the difference.

Royal London Palaces

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London is home to several royal palaces, buildings and monuments which reveal the story of its glorious history. You can discover the magnificent architecture, culture and tradition of the city by visiting some of the globally renowned palaces which are listed below:

Tower of London
The Tower of London was founded in the year 1066-67 by the renowned conqueror of the city. It is not only a popular tourist attraction in London but, it is also a globally renowned fortress. It has been a palace, prison, mint, place of execution, arsenal, jewel house and a menagerie since last 900 years. The history of the Tower had been extremely eventful and thus it attracts millions of tourist almost every year. It is the royal venue for hosting several traditional ceremonies and houses several Crown Jewels.
HRP Tower of London
Tower Hill
London EC3N 4AB
Nearest Tube station – Tower Hill London Underground
Price – 17 Pounds per person

Hampton Court Palace
This Palace was home to some of the most popular queens and kings of Britain. You can visit this palace and explore the unique and extraordinary treasure house of British history. The river side gardens, great vine, the maze, cloisters and royal courtyards at the palace will leave you spellbound.
HRP Hampton Court Palace
East Molesey
Surrey KT8 9AU
United Kingdom
Nearest Tube station – Hampton Court tube station.
Price – 14 pounds per person.

Whitehall Banqueting
The Whitehall Banqueting is amongst the most prestigious conferencing and banqueting venue in London. It is sited close to the Horse Guards and Trafalgar Square which are popular London landmarks.
The Banqueting House
Whitehall London SW1A 2ER
United Kingdom
Nearest Tube station – Westminster Tube Station and Charing Cross Tube station.
Price- 4.8 Pounds per person

Kensington Palace
A part of Kensington Palace is home to the members of the royal family of England. Princess Diana, Queen Anny and Princess of Whales were some of the royal personalities who stayed at the Palace. At the palace you can discover the gorgeous royal ceremonial dress collections and explore the splendid State Apartments.
Kensington Palace State Apartments
Kensington Gardens
London W8 4PX
Nearest Tube station – High Street Kensington Underground
Price – 12.50 Pounds per person

Buckingham Palace
The Royal Buckingham Palace is the office cum residence of The Queen. You can visit the Queens Gallery, Royal Mews and the State Rooms at the Palace. It is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the city and it alone attracts millions of tourists every year. The palace is the venue for hosting some of the most significant royal ceremonies. Changing of Guards is one of such ceremonies which is very popular amongst the tourists. The garden, oasis for wildlife etc are also a must to explore when you visit this royal palace. The palace is open for public during the month of July – September when the queen is on a tour.
Nearest Tube station – Victoria, Hyde Park and Green Park tube stations.
Price – 24 Pounds per person

So visit these Royal London Palaces and discover the astonishing heritage and culture of the city. You can also purchase the Royal Pass which offers you a inexpensive tour to these palaces.

Live Music Venues in London

2009-08-24T03:33:00.000-07:00

The vibrant London has always been a happening music hub. It offers an extremely vivacious and dynamic night life. The city is home to a large number of clubs, bars and restaurants. Several musical shows and live performances are also organized in the city throughout the year. In fact when it comes to the live music in the city, the choice is wide and dynamic. From extensively popular to small local bands, you can explore a variety of such performances. These bands are specially known for there intimate passion towards their art form. The raw music talent in the city is also globally renowned. Take a quick look at some of the most famous Live music venues in London:-

1. Half Moon Putney
93 Lower Richmond Road
Putney SW15
Nearest Tube Station – Putney Bridge
Since the late 1960’s the Half Moon has been one of the best places to be at for the folkies. Its extensive history reveals a rich tradition and a glorious graph of performances. Some of the early performers at the pub included Rolling Stones, Kate Bush, Elvis Costello, Steve Marriot and many more.

2. The Black Sheep Croydon
68 High Street, Croydon
Nearest Tube Station – East Croydon
Croydon does not offer a great and impressive architecture but, The Black Sheep is only centre for cultural pub. It is well known for its rock nights and live performances. You can also see some stuff of hip hop and break dance here. The bar also offers a membership with which you can avail exciting discount coupons.

3. Filthy McNasty’s Whiskey Café, Angel
68 Armwell Street
Islington EC1
Nearest Tube Station – Angel
It is amongst the few pubs in the city which host Irish Folk Musical shows. You can also savor a variety of Thai food at the pub which is outstandingly delicious. The pub offers a pleasing ambience with outside seating arrangements. It is one of the best places to enjoy live performances, DJ nights and gigs.

4. The Windmill Brixton
22 Blenheim Gardens
Brixton SW2
Nearest Tube Station – Brixton
With an impressive and lively bohemian atmosphere, the Windmill Brixton is a popular pub in the area. It is famous for offering cheap beers and stupendous bands. Its alluring music attracts hundreds of listeners and tourists to the old streets of Brixton.

5. The Hope & Anchor, Islington
207 Upper Street
Inslington N1
Nearest Tube Station – Highbury & Islington
The Hope & Anchor hosted quite a few renowned musical shows such as Ash, Futeheads by Indie Stalwarts and Art Rockers. The pub also offers a pool table, so you can also visit it in the daytime. It is a proper rockers pub and the youngsters often enjoy the place.

Besides the above mentioned pubs, the city offers a wide range of night clubs, theatres, bars etc. London night life is definitely a must to explore whenever you are in the city. Whether on business or a leisure trip it is highly recommended to take out some time and experience the sparkling and dynamic life style of the city. If pubs and night clubs are not on you list of favourites then you can opt to visit the effervescent comedy clubs in the city. If you are a music lover then, choose from the long list of live events happening in several venues in the city.