September 2008

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Oliver! Theatre Tickets – Will You Be At The December Previews?

 
Lionel Bart’s West End revival of Oliver! – Directed by by Rupret Goold previews this December. The show actually runs from 14th Jan 2009 at West End’s Royal Drury Lane Theatre.  
Rupret Goold is an acclaimed director, and Rupert won the coveted Sydney Edwards Award for Best Director for his 2007 direction of Macbeth.  
Amongst the cast [...]

Is a night at the theatre a good antidote to Credit Crunch Stress?

 
The credit crunch may be affecting many business and some parts of the entertainment industry, but with in excess of 13 million people attending the theatre in 2007, it is pretty safe to say that the potential collapse of the West End as a form of entertainment is perhaps being slightly too pessimistic.
 
As an antidote [...]

Student Broadband Offers… Get a good deal

The beginning of term is always a busy time. If you are moving into a new house you will already have unpacking, registration, and getting to grips with paying bills to contend with. On top that you have to make time to catch up with old friends, or make sure you meet new ones. Searching [...]

Wireless Broadband Fear

 
A poll from BroadbandChoices.co.uk shows that ignorance amongst British broadband users means that many of us are unnecessarily terrified of going wireless – shying away from the advantages it offers many consumers.
 
BroadbandChoices.co.uk believes that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are causing much of this confusion. They should stop marketing ‘wireless broadband’, or WiFi, as if it is [...]

Fixed Price Energy –

Energy bills are rising, sharply. The strained geopolitical horizon, volatile commodities market and dire predictions from the boffins suggest this is the start of a trend and not just a brief blip from the norm. It’s no surprise that customers are looking to reduce or limit their energy costs whilst still keeping the house warm.
 
Fixed [...]

Hidden charges on 0% balance transfers.  How to miss the pitfalls.

Hidden charges on 0% balance transfers. How to miss the pitfalls.

 
Borrowing on a credit card can prove expensive over time. To save hundreds of pounds in interest charges many of us take advantage of some lenders offers for 0% balance transfers. Is it just that simple, or can there be unexpected costs to the unwary? Most of the fees are fairly straightforward, but you need [...]

UKtickets.co.uk offers Cheap Tickets For The Lion King – With No Booking Fee!

 
UKtickets.co.uk has announced that they now offer tickets to see the lion king for the Monday – Thursday performances throughout November and December.
 
The Lion King Stage show is based on the 1994 film, by Disney. This show is proving to be very popular this year, appealing to theatre goers both young and old. Oftentimes it [...]

Seo Blog Gives Webmasters The Latest Tips From Across The Net…

Seo Blog Gives Webmasters The Latest Tips From Across The Net…

 
Many websites offer SEO tips, but most of them seemingly contradict each other…
 
So how does the newbie webmaster know which advise to take?
 
One website has popped up aiming to fulfill this need. http://www.seo-tips-blog.info pulls in the latest SEO news from SEO sites across the web, allowing the reader to browse many tips and ideas from [...]

Supermarket Credit Cards – Good Value or Rip-Off… Read on!

Supermarket Credit Cards – Good Value or Rip-Off… Read on!

 
It is pretty safe to say that a high % of the population of the UK spend a considerable amount of money in supermarkets, so would taking out a credit card with these companies make sense? We investigate.  
Supermarket Credit Cards – What Are They?

 
Most of the larger supermarkets offer a credit card these days. [...]

Balance Transfers & Credit Cards – Be Aware Of Hidden Charges

Balance Transfers & Credit Cards – Be Aware Of Hidden Charges

Moving your balance from a credit card that is charging you high interest on your borrowings can possibly save you hundreds of £ in interest payments, but what are the risks?
 
One problem facing would be switchers, is the possibility of a high fee to actually move the balance.
 
Balance transfer fees are now added to many [...]

Fly Fishing Instructor Now Offers Gift Vouchers.

Fly Fishing Instructor Now Offers Gift Vouchers.

 
For many people fly fishing is one of the most relaxing and blood pressure calming passtimes.
 
For a large number of people, fly fishing is just as much about getting out into the wilds and relaxing as it is about catching fish.
 
For the budding fly fisherman that does want to improve on their technique however, there [...]

The UK’s favourite Broadband providers named in the latest British Broadband Comparison Users survey

The UK’s favourite Broadband providers named in the latest British Broadband Comparison Users survey

 
More than 14 million (56%) UK households now have broadband internet access 1  – over half of the population and with the number growing by over 1m households every year, BroadbandChoices.co.uk, one of the country’s leading broadband comparison sites, finds out what British broadband users really think of the service they’re offered.
 
The BroadbandChoices.co.uk survey is conducted [...]

Dirty Dancing Cast Changes. – Tickets Still Popular

From September 29th, the cast of Dirty Dancing at the Aldwych Theatre in Londons West End will change. Below are the noted changes.
The character of Johnny Castle will be played by Martin Harvey (Royal ballet)
‘Baby’ will be played by Leanne Rowe.
Nadia Coote will continue to play the part of ‘Penny’.
Steven Hartley and Carol Starks play Baby’s parents, Jessica.
The popularity of [...]

Oliver Theatre Breaks Possibly Saves My Marriage!

My wife is a keen fan of the west end musical, as her birthday next year coincides with the run of the new production of Oliver I thought a nice treat would be catching a show in the big smoke . I had been pulling my hair out ever since. Trying to locate tickets is [...]

Fixed Price Energy – Can YOU Save On Your Energy Bills?

Energy bills are soaring, so now customers are looking for ways to save money with their household energy bills.
 
This is not surprising, what with all the news on the about adverse geopolitical situations and the soaring commodity market, and with British Gas prices recently rising by 35%, and Electricity prices rising by 9%!
 
Fixed price [...]

Theatre Breaks… A good escape from the credit crunch?

The subprime financial crisis may be affecting many business and some parts of the entertainment industry, but with in excess of 13 million people attending the theatre in 2007, it is a fairly reliable bet to say that the imminent demise of the west end as form of entertainment is slightly being too pessimistic. It [...]

Cream Tastes Better – If Made With Nitrous Oxide Chargers

Cream Tastes Better – If Made With Nitrous Oxide Chargers

 
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Throughout the world, top quality restaurateurs prefer to use cream freshly whipped themselves with cream whippers and nitrous oxide cream chargers , rather than using cans of pre-whipped cream.
 
– But is this just pretentious snobbery? – Or does freshly whipped cream actually taste better?
 
Any cream that has over 29% fat may be used as [...]

Are PrePaid Credit Cards Useful? We Investigate…

 
What are PrePaid cards?

 
Pre paid credit cards are almost like debit cards, except for they may be used just about anywhere that accepts the brand of card. (For example Visa or Mastercard) The reason I say they are like a debit card, is that there is no ‘credit’ as such.
 
As the [...]

As Energy Prices Rise… Compare energy prices, and look for fixed price deals

 
Energy bills are soaring, so now customers are looking for ways to save money with their household energy bills.
 
This is not surprising as with all the news on the horizon about adverse geopolitical situations and the soaring commodity market, what with British Gas prices recently rising by 35%, and Electricity prices rising by 9%!  
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