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EDITOR’S LETTER Sometimes the most satisfying travel experiences come from mixing adventure with getting to know a bit about the locals. Northern Ireland is a destination that combines the straightforward wow-factor of the incredible Giant’s Causeway with the complex history of Belfast and “The Troubles”. Turn to our cover story on page 60 for Janine Kelso’s fascinating account of her visit. Back in London, Frankie Mullin’s been busy sorting out the best autumnal detox regimes for those of you who have partied hard this summer. So whether you fancy meditation, yoga, a raw food diet or boot camp, we’ve got you covered on page 10.
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YOU’RE IN THE ARMY NOW Getting the summer’s sins out of my system is bound to hurt, I reckon, and that’s where military training comes in. British Military Fitness runs training sessions in parks all over the UK. You’re grouped with others of the same fitness level then put through your paces by burly instructors in army fatigues. Classes are mega high-energy and you’ll
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RAW FOOD RAMPAGE The (maybe) scientific theory behind the raw diet centres on the belief that the most vital enzymes are killed when food is cooked above 44°C. And it’s not all carrot-sticks – burgers, sauces and cakes can all be made without traditional cooking, using dehydration, blending and juicing. Benefits claimed range from better skin to the curing of depression. I hit the Inspiral Lounge in Camden and feel miraculously less toxic just looking out of the window at the canal and being served by someone with dreadlocks. I order an avocado boat with salad and knock back a shot of wheatgrass. The food’s delicious and I like doing shots of anything, so I’m pretty happy with this stage of my regime.
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well as a few Australians and a South African. We were a mix of very skilled cooks and complete beginners. WHAT WE MADE? Gauci taught our group of 12 how to make three different pies – beef and Guinness; vegetable; and a sweet apple pie. We all got involved in making the three fillings and also learned how to make both sweet and savoury shortcrust pastry.
HOW’D WE DO? Pretty well! Gauci’s a great teacher and kept us interested with 60s “baking music” and endless hints and tips. The whole class went home with six pies each plus the know-how to recreate the little parcels of deliciousness themselves. SAMANTHA BADEN » See marikas-kitchen.com. The next pie making classes are on Oct 1, Oct 31 and Nov 7.
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It’s been a bumpy roller coaster ride of late for Aussie actor Liam Hemsworth and singer Miley Cyrus. But after an intense match of tonsil tennis between the two in a car, love is definitely back on!
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Trashy Kid Rock was in court for taking part in a fight that broke out in a Waffle House in 2007. C’mon guys, why would anyone fight when there are waffles around?
IN THE COUGAR NEST What began as a casual fling in 2008 has turned into quite a serious relationship for Kylie and her toyboy man Andrés Velencoso. And despite their differences, the wheels of love keep spinning around.
The 42-year-old popstress, says that her being a decade older than her Spanish model boyfriend Velencoso, who is 32, isn’t a big deal. “I don’t ever think about the age gap between us,” Kylie Minogue told the Daily Mail.
“It doesn’t exist unless I say something like: ‘Do you remember that song from the summer of ’93?’ And he says: ‘No’. And I think: ‘Is that because you are Spanish or because you were still at high school then?’” Well, the boy might be too young (or er … too Spanish) to remember Locomotion or I Should Be So Lucky but hey, at least they should be able to do Macarena and The Ketchup Song together!
SAY WHAT?
”I mistakenly brought my hunting weapons to the airport” Spencer Pratt’s lame excuse on why he was arrested by Costa Rican police for illegal firearm possession.
Woman’s Weekly: Weather host Renee Wright ties the knot with beau Charlie Waide; plus Simon Barnett and Lynda Topp share their earthquake experiences. New Idea: Outrageous Fortune’s Tyler-Jane Mitchel weds Greek Dimitri August.
AUSTRALIA New Idea: Kyle Sandilands has finally broken the silence after the break-up with Tamara Jaber, opening up about his heartache and tears; Indiana Capper, the son of flamboyant footy star Warwick Capper speaks out about his dad’s embarrassing behaviour; and actress Holly Brisley talks about her near-death experience on Mt Kilimanjaro.
SOUTH AFRICA Heat: The mag takes you behind the scenes of the Locnville brothers fan frenzy; Idols contestants Adeline and Elvis go head to head; see pics from stuntwoman Lee-Ann Liebenberg’s baby shower; presenter Shashi Naidoo and hubby Marc Sandler get naughty in the photobooth; plus Heidi Montag’s plastic surgery hell.
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The techno/house DJ will perform his last UK date before retiring to Australia for the summer. But not before regaling us with stories of the good old days … INTERVIEW ALISON GRINTER
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Carl Cox
21 You’re in town to celebrate Bedrock’s 12th Anniversary as one of London’s leading electronic clubnights. What have you got planned?
It will be a celebration of all the best records that have happened to me this year, and I’m obviously working alongside John [Digweed] and his releases on his label as well, so it will make for a monumental night. How does it feel to have all those people in the palm of your hand?
It’s a great feeling because you’re creating a moment in life for people. They want that feeling for whatever the reason is. You could be upset with your wife, or whatever and think: “Right, well Coxy will cheer me up,” and we play a record and they’re like: “I don’t care about the world, this record is it for me tonight.” That’s the void we kinda fill for people, and to be in control of that is fantastic. You were there for the birth of the second summer of love in the late 80s. Do you miss the illicit nature of the raves at that time?
The thing is, nobody knew which DJ was gonna be there, what sound system was going to be there. When people arrived it was like: “Oh wow, there’s toilets, there’s a laser, Carl Cox is playing – let’s see how long it lasts before the police shut it down.” You were the first DJ to spin three decks at once. How did you develop that?
I wanted to push my creativity a bit further … So there were a few years in my bedroom mastering three turntables before I had the opportunity to do what I did in front of an audience and when I did, people just completely freaked out. They were
like: “I can only mix on two – I dunno how he’s doing three!” It took a few years of belief and determination to pull that off. It’s a bit like spinning plates on a stick – you’ve gotta keep moving them to keep them up.
You’re creating “ a moment in life for people ” For the millennium you played two New Year’s Eve shows, one in Sydney before flying across the international dateline to play again in Hawaii. Was that as nuts as it sounds?
The thing was, there were quite a few
artists that were going to do it, Michael Jackson being one of them. But they all decided because of the Y2K [bug] that they weren’t gonna do it. But I was like: “What’s the worst that can happen? Oh well, the plane can fall out of the sky.” Qantas flew one of its older planes so that if anything happened electronically the pilots could still fly the plane … We left Sydney in 2000 and rocked up [in Hawaii] in 1999 and did the whole thing again. It was very special. You also witnessed a gang-related shooting of four people at one of your gigs in Venezuela in 2007. That sounds very scary.
The avenging took place right there. This guy came out of hiding with his girlfriend to see me play and these three people came down, paid off security and the inevitable happened. I didn’t know if this was aimed at me, aimed at the promoters … it was a horrible thing to go through and shook me to my core.
» At Bedrock’s 12th Anniversary, Brixton Academy, 211 Stockwell Rd, SW9 9SL Brixton (0844 477 2000). Sat, Oct 2. £20
YOU DON’T SAY? What’s your biggest phobia? Drowning. I got caught in a rip in Barbados once and I’m not a confident swimmer. What song is guaranteed to get you on the dancefloor? Another Star by Stevie Wonder. Vegemite or Marmite? Marmite – I haven’t crossed over to the dark side yet!
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CINEMA The Town
SCREEN TEST: GANGSTER FILM
Ben Affleck, Jon Hamm, Jeremy Renner, Rebecca Hall
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1 Who is the director of The Godfather trilogy? 2 Who plays John Dillinger in Public Enemies? 3 What’s the name of the 1992 gangster film by Quentin Tarantino? 4 How do Bacon, Soap, Tom and Eddie lose £100,000 to Hatchet Harry in Lock Stock And Two Smoking Barrels? 5 In which US city does The Departed take place?
★★★★★
Say what you want about Ben Affleck as an actor or celebrity but the man isn’t half bad behind the camera. The Oscar-winner follows up the brilliant Gone Baby Gone with a crime drama that’s exciting, tense and surprisingly moving. Affleck plays Doug MacRay, a bankrobber who, along with his gang, terrorises Boston. When he falls for Claire (Hall), a manager the group takes hostage during a heist, MacRay is trapped between a rock and several hard cases. Fellow gang member James (Renner) wants Claire dead, an FBI agent (Hamm) is closing in, while mob boss Fergus Colm (Pete Postlethwaite) wants him to take part in another daring raid. A storyline about a thug
trying to leave behind his life of crime is hardly original, but The Town sucks you in with thunderous action scenes and some excellent performances. Affleck is convincing as a conflicted crim but it’s the supporting cast that makes this a superior drama with Hamm, Renner and Hall
breathing life into multilayered characters. Affleck also puts together some thrilling shoot-outs, showing the sort of all-round skill as a director that suggests he may well be the next Clint Eastwood. GOOD FOR: Those who liked Heat. PIERRE DE VILLIERS
THE REEL DEAL Jackie Chan, move over – Russell Crowe is the new karate kid on the block. The Oscar-winning Gladiator actor has signed up to play a kung fu warrior in martial arts flick The Man With The Iron Fist, starring alongside hip-hop artist RZA from Wu-Tang Clan, who will also direct the film. “Russell’s gonna be the baddest man alive,” RZA told E! Online. ”That man is in fighting shape. It’s nerve-wracking to be directing him.” Filming starts in Shanghai in December.
LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1 Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch 2 Porn star 3 Violent assault 4 Donnie Wahlberg, NKOTB 5 The Perfect Storm, The Departed, Max Payne LAST WEEK’S WINNER Pansela Turcea
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★★★★★ A divorced woman (Julia Roberts) goes on a round-theworld trip to find herself in Ryan Murphy’s shallow, but enjoyable, adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert’s bestseller. Though it lacks the emotional punch of the book, the scenery is stunning and Roberts is as likeable as ever. GOOD FOR: Those who like to travel while sitting on the couch. PDV
same name, also has Kidman in the lead role alongside The Dark Knight actor Aaron Eckhart. “I had a sense that it could be opened out from a stage play to a big screen film. I felt it very deeply,” Kidman told the Daily Mail.
WORLD’S GREATEST DAD
★★★★★ Bobcat Goldthwait – the man who gave us a film about a woman giving her dog a blowjob – returns with an equally bizarre black comedy about a failed writer (Robin Williams) who achieves fame after faking his son’s suicide note. The gags are sharp and Williams is on top form. GOOD FOR: Those who like something a bit different. PDV
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Nicole Kidman can now add the title of producer to her CV, as her drama The Rabbit Hole premiered at Toronto International Film Festival to standing ovations last week. The movie, based on the play with the
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CULTURE BAGHDAD On Monday March 5, 2007 a car bomb ripped through Al-Mutanabbi Street in Baghdad killing 38 people and leaving many more injured. The Imperial War Museum has now welcomed a car salvaged from the bombing to its permanent collection. Before the car’s arrival at the museum, it was toured around the US by artist Jeremy Deller to prompt discussions with Americans about the war in Iraq. And as soon as you see the rusty remnants of the vehicle it is clear why such efforts were made to get the wreck out
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SEE THIS: Exhibition of Baghdad. The car captures the depth of the conflict far better than any news report. There may be a haunting beauty to the rusted crevices of this war victim, but it is impossible to look at the exhibit without thinking about the lives that could be lost today. JOANNA TILLEY
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» Imperial War Museum, SE1 6HZ Lambeth North (iwm.org.uk). Daily 10am6pm. Free
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WORTH A LOOK See Edmund Clark’s study of the lives of people whose paths crossed while being held in Cuba in Guantanamo: If
The Light Goes Out » 82 Kingsland Rd, E2 8DP
• Marvel at Matt Small’s wonderful
Old Street (flowersgalleries.com ). Oct 15 - Nov 13. Free.
colourful paintings of young people in Zambia in That I May See » 83 Rivington St, EC2A 3AY
Old Street (020 7613 7200 ) Until Sept 30. Free
THEATRE OF THE WEEK
BOOKS OUT THIS WEEK
DEATH TRAP
EVEN SILENCE HAS AN END
★★★★★
For seasoned theatregoers Simon Russell Beale can’t put a foot wrong. So, although Matthew Warchus’ atmospheric resurrection of Ira Levin’s selfreferential comedy-thriller is unlikely to spark a major revival of the genre, there’s much to enjoy in this farfetched tale of the once-
successful playwright Sidney Bruhl who contemplates murder when a former student (Glee‘s personable Jonathan Groff) sends him the sort of script he wishes he could still produce. LOUISE KINGSLEY
» Noel Coward, WC2N 4AU Leicester Square (0844 482 5140). Until Jan 22 £19.50 - £49.50
Ingrid Betancourt
COCO CHANEL: THE LEGEND AND THE LIFE
(Penguin) SEP 21
Justine Picardie
The Colombian/ French politician kidnapped by terrorists in 2002 chronicles the harrowing six years she spent imprisoned in the Columbian jungle before being freed by the army.
(It Books) SEP 21
AN IDIOT ABROAD
MI6
Karl Pilkington
Keith Jeffery
(Vintage) SEP 23
(Bloomsbury) SEP 21
Cult podcaster Karl Pilkington publishes his travel diaries resulting from a hilarious, epic adventure to see the Seven Wonders of the World with comics Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.
This history of the Secret Intelligence Service from 1909-1949 is an authoritative account of the best-known spook organisation and charts international relations during two world wars.
Picardie gets beneath the glossy surface of this iconic woman, charting Chanel’s rise from convent orphan to doyenne of the fashion industry.
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MORE STAGE See Wanderlust a new play about sex and
intimacy by Nick Payne » Jerwood Theatre Upstairs SW1W 8AS
• Bedlam is
Sloane Square (royalcourttheatre.com). Until Oct 9. £15.
an asylum for lust, rage, comedy, song and romance » Globe Theatre, SE1 9DT
Waterloo (shakespeares-globe.org ). Until Oct 1. From £15
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ALBUM OF THE WEEK
FAST FORWARD
MANIC STREET PREACHERS Postcards From A Young Man
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★★★★★
No bell or whistle was left unmolested for The Manic’s tenth album it would seem. Across a dozen songs there are gospel choirs, lavish orchesteral arrangements, horns, mandolins, guitar solos, sparkling production and guest spots from the likes of John Cale, Ian McCulloch and Duff McKagen.
Euphoric and uplifting, it’s all a far cry from their previous album Journal For Plague Lovers, which used the lyrics from missing-presumed-dead founding member Richey Edwards. As ever there’s the Manics clunky, left-leaning social commentary (“pointless jobs lead to pointless lives”
etc) but there’s still something so joyous and vibrant about Postcards … that you can’t help but get swept up by it. Auto-Intoxication is a nice slice of glammy ’70s rock and The Future Has Been Here 4eva has a Pavement feel to it. Patchy but life-affirming. ALISON GRINTER
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MAROON 5
DIE ANTWOORD
History Of Modern (100%) Synth charttoppers Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark return with their first album in 14 years.
Hands All Over (Polydor) The US rock/soul middle-of-theroaders promise to get heavier and dirtier on their latest outing.
Enter The Ninja (Interscope) The Afrikaans speaking zef-rap sensations unleash their weird-ass hip hop on the UK.
ALSO OUT
MUSIC NEWS
Star-in-the-ascent Maisey Rika cleaned up at the 2010 Waiata Maori Awards in Hastings last week. The Whakatane soul/folk songstress collected trophies for Best Maori Female Solo Artist, Best Maori Pop Album (Tohu), Best Maori Song (Nia) and Best Maori Songwriter. Also making a strong showing
CHARTS
on the night was South Auckland rapper Young Sid who took home awards for Best Maori Male Solo Artist and Best Maori Urban/Rap/ Hip Hop Album (What Doesn’t Kill Me). Tom and Vicky Ward were honoured with the Lifetime Contribution to Maori Music Award and Kohine Ponika who won Best Maori Traditional Album for Ka Haku Au (A Poet’s Lament).
Lead singer Zolani Mahola told AP that immigration authorities had revoked work permits for concerts planned in Zimbabwe next month. No official reason was given but the band believe their Chicken To Change video, which shows Mugabe morph into a chook, as the likely reason behind the action.
South African pop act Freshlyground have been barred from Zimbabwe after releasing a video which ridicules Robert Mugabe.
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No 1 single Dynamite, Taio Cruz No 1 album Teenage Dream, Katy Perry
No 1 single Teenage Dream, Katy Perry No 1 album Passive Me … The Naked And Famous
No 1 single I Like, Keri Hilson No 1 album Now That’s What I Call Music, Various Artists
No 1 single Start Without You, Alexandra Burke No 1 album Flamingo, Brandon Flowers
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Airbourne Brixton Academy, Dec 2 (0844 477 2000). £17.50 Arcade Fire The O2, Dec 1 (0844 856 0202). £30 Sarah Blasko Electric Ballroom, Nov 17 (0870 264 3333). £12.50 The Cat Empire Brixton Academy, Oct 23 (0844 477 2000). £19.50 Gorillaz The O2, Nov 14-16 (0844 277 4321). £45 Grinderman Hammersmith Apollo, Oct 1 (0844 844 4748). £25-£27 The Coronet, Oct 2 (0844 477 1000). £27.50 Guns N’ Roses The O2, Oct 13 (0844 477 5775). £51-£56 Hoodoo Gurus Shepherds Bush Empire, Oct 3 (0844 477 2000). £19.50 Klaxons Forum, Nov 16 (0844 277 4321). £21 Kylie Aphrodite Les Folies Tour 2011 The O2, Apr 7-8 (0115 993 4166). £65-£85 Hugh Masekela and The Mahotella Queens Royal Festival Hall, Nov 12 (0871 663 2501). £10-£27.50 Pendulum Wembley Arena, Dec 3 (0844 815 0815). £25 The Parlotones Shepherds Bush Empire (0844 477 2000). Nov 25. £14 Stereophonics Hammersmith Apollo, Oct 17-18 (0844 277 4321). £33 Shapeshifter Shepherds Bush Empire, Oct 29 (0844 477 2000). £17.50 Tame Impala Heaven, Oct 28 (0844 811 0051). £12.50 Xavier Rudd & Izintaba Shepherds Bush Empire, Dec 6 (0844 477 2000). £18.50
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Alison Grinter PICKS OUT THIS WEEK’S BEST LIVE MUSIC
GIG OF THE WEEK KAREN ELSON Nothing raises suspicion like an ex-supermodel turned muso who also happens to be married to a revered indie rock star. But having founded New York based political cabaret outfit The Citizens Band, Oldham-born chanteuse Karen Elson already had music chops aplenty by the time she got hitched to Jack White. Still, he came in handy as producer and drummer for her debut album The Ghost Who Walks. Elson’s sound is reminiscent of the noirish, cinematic country blues made by the Howling Bells. Check her out this week.
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» Bush Hall, 310 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 7LJ (020 8222 6955)
Shepherd’s Bush. Mon, Sep 20. £12.50
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FYFE DANGERFIELD
The erstwhile frontman for Glasgow post-punkers Orange Juice continues to plough his own furrow of leftfield pop. Look forward to hearing tunes from Losing Sleep, the first LP he’s penned since recovering from brain surgery, and his indelible 1995 hit A Girl Like You.
A collection of love-gone-right songs makes for a nice change and that’s exactly what Brummie multi-instrumentalist and Guillemots’ lead singer Fyfe Dangerfield served up with lashings of innovative pop flourishes on his first solo album Fly Yellow Moon earlier this year.
» Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX
Waterloo (0871 663 2501). Thurs, Sep 23. £18-£22
NEW BAND ALERT
» Shepherd’s Bush Empire, W11 8QE
Shepherd’s Bush (08444 77 2000; o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk). Tues, 21. £15
FESTIVAL WATCH Earlybird tickets on sale for 2011 Leeds/Reading festivals Get in early for your indierock fi x. The line-up is TBC. Reading/Leeds. Aug 26-28, (seetickets.com). Weekend ticket £180
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THE BUZZ SO FAR This Newcastle five-piece seek to distil their
mutual love of American alt-indie but their dreamy jangle pop actually calls to mind the halcyon days of British alternative music in the 80s and 90s (think The Smiths and The Sundays). WHAT ELSE Their atmospheric compositions, and lead singer Sarah Hall’s bell-clear vocals, have caught the ears of Tom Robinson and Lauren Laverne of 6music. They’ve also toured with the likes of The Temper Trap, Idlewild and The Futureheads. THE PLUG At The Rest Is Noise, 442 Brixton Road, SW9 8EJ Brixton, Thurs, Sep 23. Free. Single Six Wolves out now.
V Festival V have 2011 tickets on sale for 2010 prices. Line-up TBC. Chelmsford/Staffordshire. (vfestival2011tickets.com). Aug 20-21, Weekend tickets £165 Benicassim Discounted tickets are now on sale. Line-up TBC. Benicassim, Spain (fiberfib.com). July 14-17, 4 day tickets £125
Lounge On The Farm Take advantage of the early deposit scheme. Acts TBC. Merton Farm, Canterbury (loungeonthe farm.co.uk). Jul 8-11. £85 for weekend Camp Bestival Bestival’s sister festy always boasts a great line up. Lulworth Castle, Dorset (campbestival.net). Jul 29-31, Weekend tickets £155 Secret Garden Party Tickets are now on sale. Mill Hill Field, Cambridgeshire (uk.secretgardenparty.com). Jul 21-24. £125 End Of The Road … This intimate festival will return next year … Larmer Tree Gardens, North Dorset (endoftheroadfestival.com). Sep 2-4. £115
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MUSIC & CLUBS
Josh Weller The singer and multi-instrumentalist plays pop-orientated rhythmic indie. Hoxton Square Bar And
Alvarez Kings Indie-rock
Kitchen, Hoxton Sq, N1 6NU (020 7613 0709). £8, adv £6.
New York-based singersongwriter performs folk-rock.
Xtatic Soul and funk outfit
Cadogan Hall, Sloane Terrace, SW1X 9DQ (020 7730 4500). £27.50.
and pop from the South Yorkshire-based four-piece. Dublin Castle, Parkway, NW1 7AN (020 8806 2668). £6, concs £4.50.
blues from the London-based outfit. Bull’s Head, Lonsdale Rd, Barnes, SW13 9PY (020 8876 5241).
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Cabaret Futura Influential
four-piece plays R‘n’B. 100 Club, Oxford St, W1D 1LL (020 7636 0933). £20, adv £18.50.
Daina Ashmore, Third Cortez Folk-rock from the
Chris Dagley Memorial Concert James Pearson hosts
W1D 4HT (020 7439 0747). £100.
Karen Elson Indie-Americana from the Nashville-based singersongwriter. Bush Hall, Uxbridge Rd, W12 7LJ (020 8222 6955). £12.50.
Dawn Kinnard The Pennsylvania-based singersongwriter performs quirky acoustic rock from her album Wrong Side Of The Dream. The Source Below, Lower John St, W1F 9TY (020 7060 3614). £10.
TNT’S TOP BOOKING
O2 YOUR COUNTRY LIVE: REGURGITATOR Shepherd’s Bush Empire, W11 8QE Shepherd’s Bush. (O2yourcountrylive.co.uk)Wed, Nov 10. Free. The mobile phone giant’s free event is headed up by Brisbane indie rock outfit Regurgitator. Support comes from Kiwi rapper Scribe.
WEDNESDAY 22 Aidan Baker Ambient and post-rock musician based both in Berlin and Toronto.
The Vaselines Indie-pop from the Glasgow-based five-piece. The Scala, Pentonville Rd, N1 9NL (020 7833 2022/ cc 0870 060 0100). £12.50.
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soul from the seven-piece.
Cecil Sharp House Community Choir The choir
Edwyn Collins Indiepop singer-songwriter.
Boisdale Of Belgravia, Eccleston St, SW1W 9LX (020 7730 6922). £12, £4.50 before 10pm.
performs a capella harmony songs from the British Isles and the rest of the world. Cecil Sharp
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX (0844 847 9910/ cc 0871 663 2500). £18 & £22.
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House, Regents Park Rd, NW1 7AY (020 7485 2206). £72, concs £58.
The Darling Buds Alt rock from
Lance Ellington The vocalist sings swing classics. Millfield
Chatham County Line
the London-based three-piece.
Arts Centre, Silver St, N18 1PJ (020 8807 6680). £16, concs £14.
Americana and folk fourpiece from North Carolina.
100 Club, Oxford St, W1D 1LL (020 7636 0933). £12.50, adv £10.
I Am Arrows The former
Relentless Garage, Highbury Corner, N5 1RD (0870 060 3777/ cc 0844 847 1678). £15.
Hayseed Dixie Rock and bluegrass from the American four-piece. Half
Dimmu Borgir The Oslobased band plays possessed apocalyptic black metal.
Moon, Putney, Lower Richmond Rd, SW15 1EU (020 8780 9383). £15.
HMV Forum, Highgate Rd, NW5 1JY (020 7344 0044). £18.50.
London African Music Festival: Cheick Tidiane Seck Traditional Malian music
Forces Sweethearts A
from the keyboardist and composer. The Jazz Cafe, Parkway,
musical trip down memory lane with hits made famous by Vera Lynn and Gracie Fields. Millfield
Razorlight drummer turned multi-instrumental singersongwriter performs upbeat pop. 100 Club, Oxford St,
NW1 7PG (0871 663 2501). £17.50.
Monarchy Electro-pop
London African Music Festival: Waldemar Bastos
EC2A 4AP (020 7729 5959). £8.
Afrobeat and acoustic roots from the Angolan singer and guitarist. The Bloomsbury
Justin Rutledge Toronto-
Theatre, Gordon St, WC1H 0AH (0871 663 2501). £20, concs £17.50.
Slaughtered Lamb, Great Sutton St, EC1V 0DX (020 7253 1516). £8.
and dance from the Londonbased duo. XOYO, Cowper St,
Plain White T’s Radio-friendly
Shout Out Louds The
pop-punk from the Chicago five-piece. O2 Academy
Stockholm-based five-piece plays indie-pop. Relentless
Islington, N1 Centre, Parkfield St, N1 0PS (0844 477 2000). £15.
Garage, Highbury Corner, N5 1RD (0870 060 3777/cc 0844 847 1678). £12.
James Taylor Quartet The
Huw Thomas Contemporary
keyboardist and his ensemble plays jazz and funk with popleanings, Ronnie Scott’s, Frith St,
folk and blues singer and guitarist. Downstairs At The King’s
Koko, Camden High St, NW1 7JE (0870 432 5527). £14.50.
London African Music Festival: Omar Sosa AfroCuban jazz and world music from the Grammy-winning pianist. The Jazz Cafe, Parkway, NW1 7PG (0871 663 2501). £17.50.
Head, Crouch End Hill, N8 8AA (020 8340 1028). £8, concs £6.
singer-songwriter performs Americana. Bush Hall, Uxbridge Rd, W12 7LJ (020 8222 6955). £12.50.
the current Thin Lizzy vocalist.
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Hell On Earth Tour 2010: Every Time I Die, Terror The American four-piece plays hardcore. O2 Academy Islington, N1 Centre, Parkfield St, N1 0PS (0844 477 2000). £17.
Discharge, Left For Dead, UK Vomit The veteran outfit plays hardcore punk. The Gaff, Holloway
Andy Irvine Traditional music pioneer of Planxty and Patrick St fame plays songs from his 40-year career. Irish Cultural Centre, Blacks Rd, W6 9DT (020 8563 8232). £12.
Rd, N7 6PN (020 7607 1555). £10.
London African Music Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby The trans-Atlantic duo performs acoustic pop and rock. The Lexington, Pentonville Rd, N1 9JB (020 7837 5371). £10.
Festival: Naija Groove The trio of singers Juwon Ogungbe, Dele Sosimi and Funmi Olawumi perform African music. Stratford Circus, Theatre Sq, E15 1BX (0871 663 2501). £20, child £17.50.
Funkification Funk, soul and disco eight-piece. Dover St Restaurant And Bar, Dover St, W1S 4LQ (020 7629 9813). £15, free to diners before 10pm.
Marcelo D2 The Brazilian musician fuses rap rock and samba. The Coronet, New Kent Rd, SE1 6TJ (020 7701 1500). £25, adv £20.
Wayne Hernandez The singer-songwriter and music producer performs soul, jazz and R‘n’B. The Hideaway, Stanthorpe Rd, SW16 2ED (020 8835 7070). £12.
The Moody Blues Rock and 1960s British invasion pop from the veteran outfit. O2 Arena, Peninsula Sq, SE10 0DX (0871 220 0260). £45.
London African Music Festival: Osibisa The
The Ukelele Orchestra Of Great Britain The London-
legendary Afro-pop band perform songs from their album Oseeyee. Stratford
based ensemble performs acoustic folk and pop.
Circus, Theatre Sq, E15 1BX (0871 663 2501). £20, child £17.50.
Caroline Nin The Paris-based vocalist sings sultry jazz. The Pheasantry, Kings Rd, SW3 4UT (020 7351 5031). £20.
Blackheath Halls, Lee Rd, SE3 9RQ (020 8463 0100). £20, adv £18.
Kathryn Williams The Newcastle-based songstress performs soothing alt folk. Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX (0844 847 9910/ cc 0871 663 2500). £15-£17.50.
versatile septet performs a rhythmic fusion of traditional Greek song and classic music. The Green Note Cafe, Parkway, NW1 7AN (020 7485 9899). £10.
Tommy Reilly The singersongwriter performs acoustic indie. The Borderline, Orange Yard, Manette St, W1D 4JB (0870 060 3777/ cc 0871 231 0842). £9.50.
SUNDAY 26 Blind Guardian Metal from the German four-piece. O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 8TT (0905 020 3999/cc 0844 477 2000). £20.
Roger Chapman Rock from the veteran vocalist.
Rococo, Getaway, Alicia Wolfe Indie-pop from the
Bull’s Head, Lonsdale Rd, Barnes, SW13 9PY (020 8876 5241). £20.
Dutch three-piece. Underbelly, Hoxton Sq, N1 6NU (020 7837 4412). £8, £6 before 8.30pm.
Derrin Nauendorf The
Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band Country-rock
Julian Marc Stringle The
Australian acoustic guitarist and singer-songwriter performs blues and folk. Half
singer-songwriter from Idaho. Barbican Centre, Silk
saxophonist and clarinettist performs jazz, bebop and blues.
Moon, Putney, Lower Richmond Rd, SW15 1EU (020 8780 9383). £10.
St, EC2Y 8DS (0845 120 7500/ cc 020 7638 8891). £18.50-£20.
Chickenshed, Chase Side, N14 4PE (020 8292 9222). £12, adv £10.
Two Door Cinema Club
Dave Swarbrick And Martin Carthy Folk from the veteran
Electronic indie from the Bangorbased three-piece. O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 8TT (0905 020 3999/ cc 0844 477 2000). £11.
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West End Gospel Choir The choir performs classic gospel music. The Shaw Theatre, NW1 2AJ (0870 033 2600). £16.75.
fiddle and vocal duo. DHFC, Edgar Kail Way, SE22 8BD (07985 357958). £12, adv £11, concs £7.
Hype Williams, Vondelpark, Jam City Electro and reggae
Ricky Warwick Rock from The Lexington, Pentonville Rd, N1 9JB (020 7837 5371). £10.
Cecil Sharp House, Regents Park Rd, NW1 7AY (020 7485 2206). £20 & £25, adv £15 & £20.
Plastikes Karekles The four-piece plays electro-pop.
Willy Mason The US-based based Americana-influenced country singer-songwriter. The
Old Brompton Rd, SW5 9JA (020 7370 1434). £8, £7 before 10pm.
W1D 1LL (020 7636 0933). £10.
Little Dragon The Swedish
Arts Centre, Silver St, N18 1PJ (020 8807 6680). £12, concs £10.
W1D 4HT (020 7439 0747). £20-£41.50.
A folk event celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Village Thing record label.
singer-songwriter. The Troubadour,
Corsica Studios, Farrell Court, SE17 1LB (020 7703 4760). £6.
Reuben Richards & Soul Train Blues, funk and
Ghosts From The Basement
9 Below Zero The
proto-punk Richard Strange re-launches his 1980s avantgarde entertainment revue. Paradise By Way Of Kensal
a musical celebration of the drummer’s life. Featuring performances from Natalie Williams, Jamie Cullum, Claire Martin, Jim Mullen, Selena Jones and Ricky Astley. Ronnie Scott’s, Frith St,
Dean Friedman The
fronted by Vanessa Haynes. Dover St Restaurant And Bar, Dover St, W1S 4LQ (020 7629 9813). £12, free before 10pm.
Bolaji Blues Band R‘n’B and
Green, W10 4AE (020 8969 0098).
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by the London and Berlin-based artist. The Macbeth, Hoxton St, N1 6LP (020 7749 0600). £5, adv £3.
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Natasha Vuckovic PICKS OUT THIS WEEK’S BEST CLUB NIGHTS
CLUB OF THE WEEK ELECTRIC MINDS SUMMER LOFT PARTIES Now that we’re into the depths of September, perhaps the ‘summer’ part is pushing it ever so slightly, but with the promise of deep techno, house and disco, we can overlook this misdemeanour. Dutch DJs Marcus Worgull and Christopher Rau head this underground beat-fest that’s set within a secret loft in Shoreditch. The location is only revealed after you buy your ticket and the last two of these events sold out in advance, so get in quick (available from residentadvisor.net).
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Old Street (electricminds.co.uk). Sat, Sep 25, 10pm-6am. £5-£10 adv
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WEARABLE ART Music and fashion have been besties forever, so to coincide with London Fashion Week, Wearable Art comes to Egg. The half-yearly event is a mash up of fashion-friendly DJs, such as Boy George and Jodie Harsh, music, design, performance and, of course, catwalk shows.
» Egg, 200 York Way, N7 9AP King’s Cross (020 7609 8364; egglondon.net). Sat, Sep 25, 10pm-6am. £15
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Did someone say 1980s rave? Go back to clubbing basics as Germany’s biggest trance export returns to the capital to mix up a storm in a car park – just like the good old days of underground, hey? And it’s a four-hour set from PVD too.
» Ewer Street Car Park, Great Suffolk St, SE1 0BL Southwark (0870 060 0100). Fri, Sep 24, 10pm-6am. From £15
We have a pair of tickets to Electric Minds and five CDs from the Electric Minds label to give away. To enter, email grabs@tntmagazine.com with ‘Electric Minds’ in the subject line by noon, Wed, Sep 22.
Paul Oakenfold, Armin van Buuren and Paul van Dyk have paid tribute to the 19 victims that were crushed to death at this year’s Love Parade in Duisburg, Germany by collaborating on a track called Remember Love. Van Buuren said: “Our purpose was united in the sense that we wanted to pay homage to those whose lives were lost, and to have their memories live on in the spirit of our record.” The track is available now on Beatport for a very limited time only. All proceeds go to charity. Despite the fact that Creamfields 2010 is barely
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The Den & Centro, West Central St, WC1A 1JJ (020 7240 1083). 9pm-3am. £5, w/flyer £3.
Explosive DJ Rugrat spins R‘n’B, funky house, hip-hop, party and club classics. Zoo Bar, Bear St, WC2H 7AQ (020 7839 4188). 10pm-3am. gents £10, ladies £7, gents £7 before 10.30pm, ladies guestlist £5.
I Love Mondays DJ Victor spins commercial dance, disco, pop, garage, R‘n’B and funky house. Moonlighting, Greek St, W1D 4DR (020 7287 372). 10pm-3.30am. £5, NUS £1.
Mad Monday’s Resident DJs play chart and party classics. Verve, Upper St. Martin’s Ln, WC2H 9NY (020 7395 1200). 9pm-3am. £3-£7, guestlist free before 11pm, free before 10pm.
Popcorn Commercial dance,
Diffrent Strokes DJs Phat Cat, Zay London, Lonyo and MOBO Award winner and Kiss FM DJ Manny Norte play neo soul, 1980s pop, US house, funk and R‘n’B. Cherryjam, Porchester
pop and R‘n’B. Heaven, Charing Cross Arches, Villiers St, WC2N 6NG (020 7930 2020). 11pm-6am. £8, £2 before midnight, w/wristband free before 1am, NUS/mems free.
N*A*S*I*N SoniX, Brahim and Punk Gareth play punk, rock, metal and ska.
house and chart courtesy of the residents. Tiger Tiger, Haymarket, SW1Y 4SP (020 7930 1885). 9pm-3am. £6, £5 before 10pm.
TUESDAY 21 Festa Fiesta Latin and samba from the resident DJs, plus salsa classes before 10pm. Fiesta Havana, Fulham Rd, SW6 5NH (020 7381 5005). 7pm-2am. £6.
Forca Brasil DJ Fred spins salsa, samba and Latin tunes,. Salsa!, WC2H 0JG, (020 7379 3277). 7.30pm-late. £4, free before 9pm.
Rd, SE10 9SW (020 8858 4581). 11pm-2am. £8, w/flyer £4.
ROBYN O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, W12 8TT Goldhawk Road o2shepherds bushempire.co.uk. Oct 10. £18.15 The Swedish songstress whose popular dance hits include With Every Heartbeat is coming to town following the release of her new album Body Talk Pt 1.
Rd, W2 6ET (020 7727 9950). 9pm-late. £10, £5 before 11pm.
Vodka Island Funky electro,
Everybody Dance Resident DJs David and Andrew spin dance, club classics and 1970s disco. Up The Creek, Creek
Feeling Gloomy Leonard and Cliff spin melancholy pop and indie. O2 Academy Islington, N1 Centre, Parkfield St, N1 0PS (0844 477 2000/cc 0844 477 2000). 10.30pm-3.30am. £8, £6 before midnight, NUS £5, adv £4.50.
Funky Underground Upfront electro, funky house, dirty house and minimal techno. Thirst, Greek St, W1D 3DR (020 7437 1977). 5pm-3am. £5, free before 10pm.
Gorgesusx DJs Howie and Perry play dance and R‘n’B. Crazy Larry’s, King’s Rd, SW10 0TZ (020 7376 5555). 10pm-3am. £10, £5 guestlist before 11pm.
Gravity Funky house and electro from The Oli, Terry Bryan and Alan K. Fire, South Lambeth Rd, SW8 1UQ (020 7582 9890). midnight-8am. £12, w/flyer £10, w/flyer £5 before 2am.
Psyrhythmix DJs spin psychedelic trance. Club 414, Coldharbour Ln, SW9 8LF (020 7924 9322). 11pm-6am. £5, £3 before midnight.
The Good Foot Snowboy and Healer Selecta supply 1960s and 1970s deep funk, rare groove and R‘n’B. Madame Jo Jo’s, Brewer St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040). 10pm-3am. £8.
Latin Fever Latin tracks from resident DJ Jorge. Salsa!, Charing Cross Rd, WC2H 0JG (020 7379 3277). 7pm-2am. £10, £8 before 11pm, £4 before 9pm, £2 before 8pm.
ground floor, electro-house in the basement and commercial R‘n’B in the VIP room. Zoo Bar, Bear St, WC2H 7AQ (020 7839 4188). 7.30pm-3am. £7, guestlist/NUS £5.
Panic! Max, Gaz and That Perfect Fumble play indie, electro and post-punk. The Roxy, Rathbone Place, W1T 1HJ (020 7255 1098). 10pm-3am. £5, NUS/w/flyer £3.
Renaissance Rooms, Arches, Miles St, SW8 1RZ (0844 736 5375). 8pm-midnight. inc skates £10, w/skates £7.50, NUS £5.
Moonlighting, Greek St, W1D 4DR (020 7287 372). 10pm-5am. £10, w/ flyer £5, w/flyer free before 12.30am.
Ln, SW2 5SG (0207 733 4206). 9pm-3am. £5, free before 11pm.
Temptation Pop, R‘n’B,
Popstarz Three rooms of
dance and cheese. Zoo Bar, Bear St, WC2H 7AQ (020 7839 4188). 10pm-3am. £10, £7 before 10pm, guestlist free before 10pm.
indie, pop, R‘n’B and Motown
Lounge, Brewer St, W1F 0RF (020 7287 7988). 10pm-3am. £5, free before 11pm, mems/guestlist free.
Trannyshack Miss Dusty O,
Unbelievable David D
Tasty Tim and Lady Lloyd spin commercial dance and pop. Madame Jo Jo’s,
and Eko play indie, pop and rock. The Borderline, Orange
Rudeboiz James Saint James and Devilish DJs spin underground house and electro.
Yard, Manette St, W1D 4JB (0870 060 3777/cc 0871 231 0842). 11pm-4am. £5, w/flyer £4, w/flyer £4 before midnight, NUS £3.
Fire, South Lambeth Rd, SW8 1UQ (020 7582 9890). 11pm-4.30am. guestlist £15, w/flyer £12, concs £10, w/flyer free before 1am.
Your Mum’s House Scally
Society Resident DJ Woody
Dandan and Jamie D Winter spin electro and fidget house.
plays funky house, electro, commercial R‘n’B and club classics. Embassy, Old Burlington
Brewer St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040). 10pm-3am. £5, w/flyer £3.
disco for a wheeled audience.
hip-hop and pop courtesy of Big John and Biggy C.
The Den & Centro, West Central St, WC1A 1JJ (020 7240 1083). 10pm-4am. £8, free before 11pm.
Hidden, Tinworth St, SE11 5EQ (020 7247 4121). 11pm-4am. £3-£6.
THURSDAY 23 Addiction Resident DJs play R‘n’B, reggae, funk, garage and hip-hop. Rumba, Shaftesbury
Punk, Soho St, W1D 3DN (020 7734 4004). 9pm-3am. £5, £3 before 11pm.
FRIDAY 24 Big Night Out DJs David, Jim
Boom Boom Club Rock
Steve Nocerino play deep
’n’ roll cabaret from host Dusty Limits, and burlesque from Miss Vicky Butterfly. The
Place, W1T 1HJ (020 7255 1098). 5pm-3.30am. £9, NUS £5, £4 before 10.30pm, free before 8.30pm.
St, W1S 3AP (020 7851 0956). 10pm3am. £20, free ladies before 10.30pm.
Therapy Electro-pop and dance from Kris Di Angelis. The Shadow Lounge, Brewer St, W1F 0RF (020 7287 7988). 10pm-3am. £10, free before 11pm.
SATURDAY 25 Audio Sushi Indie, electro,
Calentito Pop, R‘n’B, and soul. Salvador And Amanda,
house, drum ‘n’ bass and hip-hop from DJ Disastrronaut.
Great Newport St, WC2H 7JA (020 7240 1551). 9pm-3am. £10, guestlist £5, free before 9pm.
The Dogstar, Coldharbour Ln, SW9 8LQ (020 7733 7515). 7pm-4am. £5, free before 10pm.
samba from the resident DJs, plus salsa classes before 10pm. Fiesta Havana, Fulham Rd,
Dance Rocks House, R‘n’B,
Baila Londres DJs Javier la
chart, indie and 1980s and 1990s hits. The Watershed, The Broadway,
Maquina De Cuba, Flecha and Yersin play Latin dance. Charlie
WEDNESDAY 22
SW6 5NH (020 7381 5005). 7pm-2am. £6.
SW19 1SD (020 8540 0080). 8pm-late. £8, £5 before midnight.
Wright’s International Bar, Pitfield St, N1 6EN (020 7490 8345). 8pm-4am. £6.
Agita Brasil Latin and samba
Glitz & Glamour DJ Mark
Frolic DJ StevieF spins party,
Cafe De Cuba Resident
from the resident DJs, plus dance classes before 10pm.
Bambach plays house, R‘n’B and dance. The Shadow Lounge,
retro pop and cheese. Crazy
DJs play Latin grooves and funky vocal house. Fiesta
Fiesta Havana, Fulham Rd, SW6 5NH (020 7381 5005). 7pm-2am. £6.
Brewer St, W1F 0RF (020 7287 7988). 10pm-3am. £5, free before 11pm, mems/guests free.
White Heat DJs Matty, Marcus
Bathhouse, Bishopsgate Churchyard, EC2M 3TJ (020 7920 9207). 7.30pm-late. £25, adv £7.
and Olly play indie, punk, and electro. Madame Jo Jo’s, Brewer
Fiesta Latino Latin and
SW19 1SD (020 8540 0080). 11pm3am. £8, £7 before midnight.
Smoke And Mirrors DJ Trenchfoot and DJ John Downfall play electro and indie. The Barfly, Camden, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AN (0844 847 2424). 10pm-late. £5.
Ultimate Power Club Resident ballads. The Scala, Pentonville Rd, N1 9NL (020 7833 2022/ cc 0870 060 0100). 9pm-3am. £8.
Wig Out Tommy Turntables, Lady Lloyd and Prince Nelly play indie, rock, pop, R‘n’B and Motown. The Den & Centro, West Central St, WC1A 1JJ (020 7240 1083). 10pm2.30am. £7, £5 before 11pm.
SUNDAY 26 Groove Sanctuary AfricanLatin, electronica, disco and deep house from DJ Jimbo, Joey Vieira and guests. Madame Jo Jo’s, Brewer St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040). 9.30pm-3am. £5, free before 11pm.
Horse Meat Disco Jim
Larry’s, King’s Rd, SW10 0TZ (020 7376 5555). 10pm-3am. £10, guestlist £5 before midnight, guestlist free before 11pm.
Cheapskates Old school hipGreek St, W1D 4DR (020 7287 372). 9pm-3.30am. £6, NUS £5, w/flyer £4.
Saints & Sinners Daniel Scott plays club classics, while resident DJs play indie and pop in the bar. The Watershed, The Broadway,
DJs spin rock anthems and power
Replay Diego CK, Anto and
hop, electro and disco courtesy of DJ Downfall. Moonlighting,
Jo Jo’s, Brewer St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040). 10pm-3am. £8.
Mr Babilla Latin DJs play salsa, cumbia, vallenato and bachata. Fiesta Bar, Acre
Shadow Boxer Andrew Elmore spins 1980s dance and pop classics. The Shadow
Roller Disco Funk and
and John play pop, indie, retro and rock. The Roxy, Rathbone
St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040). 10.30pm-3am. £6, adv £5.
Lost And Found Keb Darge and Andy Smith play blues, rock and Northern Soul. Madame
Jolly Roger, Ice, Spider, PnP and Prezident spin hip-hop, R‘n’B, reggae and funky house.
The Borderline, Orange Yard, Manette St, W1D 4JB (0870 060 3777/cc 0871 231 0842). 11pm-3am. £5, w/flyer £4, NUS £3, mems £2.
Ave, W1D 7EP (020 7287 2715). 9pm-3am. £10, £5 before 11pm.
house. The Den & Centro, WC1A 1JJ (020 7240 1083). 11pm-7am. £10, ladies £5.
The Shadow Lounge, Brewer St, W1F 0RF (020 7287 7988). 10pm-3am. £10, free before 11pm.
Over The Moon Commander B,
Work! Old school funk, Lost In London Party on the
Inferno Andrew Elmore spins funk, house and dance.
Havana, Fulham Rd, SW6 5NH (020 7381 5005). 8pm-2am. £6.
Diamond Noir Resident DJs spin R‘n’B, 1990s soul and club
Submit your free listing at least three weeks prior to the publication by emailing clubs@pressassociation.com.
classics. Tamarai, Drury Ln, WC2B 5PG (020 7831 9399). 10pm-3am. £20, guestlist £15 before midnight.
Stanton, James Hillard, Filthy Luka and Severino spin disco. Eagle, Kennington Ln, SE11 5QY (020 7793 0903). 8pm-3am. £6.
Later House and electro from Stevie B, The Sharp Boys, The Oli and Paul Martin. Fire, South Lambeth Rd, SW8 1UQ (020 7582 9890). 10.30pm-8am. £5.
Tape Mark Henning, Charlotte Michelle and Enzo Tedeschi spin tech-house, deep house and minimal techno. Platinum, Paul St, EC2A 4JU (020 7638 4601). 10pm-5am. £10.
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» TUESDAY » WEDNESDAY » THURSDAY » FRIDAY » SATURDAY » SUNDAY quote unquote “Regardless of what an animal does according to its base instincts of survival, it has its place in our world.” Australian navy diver Paul de Gelder, who lost his hand and part of his leg in a shark attack last year, asks the UN in New York to act against mass shark fishing for fin soup.
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AUSTRALIA More asylum beds A Queensland RAAF base, near Weipa, will be adapted to accommodate 300 asylum seekers as part of a federal government plan. Bed numbers at other sites, including Curtin Immigration Detention Centre, in Western Australia, will also be increased. But opposition spokesman Scott Morrison criticised the plans: “It’s an admission that not even a detention network stretched to the capacity is enough.”
Ellie Up: A five-day-old Asian elephant calf looks on as his mother and aunty raise their feet for the keeper at the Melbourne Zoo. He is the first-ever male calf to be born at Melbourne Zoo, in a breech birth, and weighed in at a hefty 142.2kg.
Major drug bust Police raids in three Sydney suburbs turned up drugs worth about $3m, a cash haul of $300,000 and a crocodile. Drug squad detectives seized 5.7kg methylamphetamine, valued at $2.85m, at a house in Horsley Park. The money was found at a home in Pemulwuy. Police also discovered a baby crocodile in a raid at the Londonderry property. It was taken to Featherdale Wildlife park in Doonside.
Gas causes chaos Asylum centres are growing
A leak from a ruptured gas main caused major disruption in
Sydney’s Darlington suburb. Traffic was diverted and several hundred people were evacuated from nearby buildings. No injuries were reported.
Who’s that girl? Fears that a 12-year-old girl was being stalked by a paedophile on Facebook resulted in a lengthy investigation involving the Australian Federal Police, smh.com reported. But police were surprised when they learnt that the stalker, who harrassed and sent the victim pornographic images, was another 12-year-old girl. The case was subsequently dropped.
*And finally … Fancy some tongue?
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“It has saved lives, it has reduced disease risk, it has reduced the incidence of public injecting.” NSW Premier Kristina Keneally’s support for Kings Cross medically-supervised injecting centre to become permanent. “Some people are calling it the biggest wave on record.” Martin Palmer, meteorologist, on a 18.4m wave off the coast of Tasmania last week. Records only go back 10 years. TNT er h weat rt repo
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“I wanted to kick off my 25th season in a big way and I’ve heard Australia is the ultimate adventure. My team has been planning this trip for almost a year and we are so excited to go Down Under.” Oprah Winfrey announcing her visit to Sydney with 300 loyal viewers.
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appointed foreign minister Kevin Rudd, was in a sombre mood as rain clouds darkened the Canberra sky. His expression was serious and he did not interact much with fellow ministers. Rudd pledged to serve the country “in the office of minister for foreign affairs, so help me God” as he was sworn in.
It was an historic day as Australia’s first female PM and first female governorgeneral, Quentin Bryce, led the ceremony together. Nineteen cabinet ministers, 10 ministers and 12 parliamentary secretaries were sworn in as the second ministry of the Gillard government.
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Aussie troops will stay put The United States plans to begin to withdraw by mid-2011. “Those are the benchmarks which would then determine when we would withdraw our military effort,” Rudd said. “We’ve been clear about this in the past. That is the benchmark against which we’ll measure our policy end-points in the future.” The comments come on the back of one of the bloodiest periods for Australian forces in Afghanistan, which is now in the midst of its fighting season. So far in 2010, 10 Australian soldiers have been killed in the Afghan conflict.
Wearing an orange jumpsuit, former Guantanamo Bay detainee Mamdouh Habib protested outside the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) in Sydney, where he is appealing a decision to revoke his passport. His passport was cancelled after his 2005 release from the US prison, where he was held without charge.
VICTORIA The Victorian government talked up the state’s finances as the country’s strongest after recording a $644m surplus. According to the state’s Annual Financial Report, 103,700 jobs were created in Victoria during 2009/10 while retail sales rose by 3.7 per cent.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA West Australian Premier Colin Barnett raised concerns over federal government plans to increase the capacity of detention centres on the mainland. Barnett described the situation as a potential “powder keg”.
TASMANIA
Soldiers mourn a comrade who died in Afghanistan in August
A Tasmanian boy missing for a week was found safe and well, police said. Jaymie Leonard Fisher, 10, went missing from his mother’s home in Glenorchy, north of Hobart, on September 10.
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■ Historic day on Tuesday as Julia Gillard is sworn in by Governor-General Quentin Bryce ■ Kevin Rudd, the new foreign affairs minister, appears subdued ■ Remainder of Gillard’s new 41-strong ministry also sworn in
Recently appointed foreign minister Kevin Rudd says Australian forces will remain in Afghanistan for as long as it takes them to complete their mission. On Wednesday, Rudd said Australia’s commitment would remain contingent on “the fulfilment of our mission statement”. Australia’s mission in Afghanistan includes training Afghan forces to the point that they are able to take responsibility for security in Oruzgan, and helping the provincial government to become self-reliant.
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here were plenty of smiles at Government House on Tuesday as ministers celebrated a day that almost didn’t come for Labor. Prime Minister Julia Gillard, who pulled off the narrowest of victories by winning the support of independents following the August 21 election, beamed with colleagues after being sworn in as Australia’s first elected female prime minister. But the man she toppled for the leadership job, newly
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Heavy storm hits NZ Severe thunderstorms lashed parts of the upper North Island following chaos further south, as a huge powerful storm moved across the country last week. The lower South Island shivered under snow, while lightning caused fires, and power outages for thousands of lower North Island residents. Auckland International Airport recorded gusts up to 100km/h, and more remote northern areas were buffeted by much higher gusts. Winds reached hurricane force at Manukau Heads, west of Auckland Airport where gusts peaked at 154km/h.
Quake expensive The earthquake that struck Christchurch may be the fifth-most expensive for insurers, based on projections from Risk Management Solutions (RMS). The quake could cost insurers NZ$2.1bn to NZ$3.5bn, RMS said. The 7.1-magnitude earthquake damaged as many as 6000 buildings.
The quake’s wake
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10K Quake concert: A who’s who of New Zealand music will give a free concert on October 23 to show solidarity for quake-hit Canterburians. The concert, called Band Together, will feature Dave Dobbyn (pictured), The Feelers, Bic Runga, Opshop and The Exponents.
Air NZ crash report French investigators have blamed the 2008 crash of an Air New Zealand jet, which killed seven people, on pilots undertaking risky manoeuvres and maintenance errors. The Airbus A320 plunged into the sea off France’s coast on November 27, 2008, killing five New Zealanders and two Germans. The two German pilots were in control of the jet at the time of the crash. France’s BEA air accident investigation agency said the pilots were not competent to fly at such a low level and that ground crew had incorrectly
washed the airliner, causing water to enter key detectors.
Budapest death A New Zealander was killed after being stabbed in Budapest. Warwick John White, 48, died on the way to hospital after he was found bleeding to death on a city street. He had been in Budapest to compete in an international triathlon event. Police arrested a 33-year-old local man over the attack. Son-in-law Dylan Thomsen said White would be sorely missed by friends and family in New Zealand, including a son, daughter and granddaughter.
a real gun, it was a water gun,” she said. He continued to tell her to give him money but when she called for her husband, who was in a back room, he fled. “I wasn’t frightened … he was very unprofessional,” she said. Police said it was likely the man was hanging around near the shop before the robbery.
Fine given to a Wellington developer and contractor after they pleaded guilty to undertaking illegal earthworks.
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*And finally … Shooting blanks A robber who tried to hold up a Tauranga supermarket failed to intimidate the owner with his water pistol and left the store penniless. The man entered the Matua Foodmarket about midday and demanded money from store owner Kamal Kaur. “He pulled something out of his pocket, I could see it was not
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War hero honoured
UPPER NORTH ISLAND A man armed with a tomahawk threatened staff and visitors at Whakatane Hospital’s maternity ward. He also went outside and smashed a car window with the axe. Police later arrested him and the hospital will review safety procedures as a result. A genuine hero: the statue of Sir Keith Park stands in Waterloo Place
Royal Air Force’s No 11 Group, Fighter Command. About 1000 guests – including NZ Defence Minister Wayne Mapp and London Mayor Boris Johnson – attended. RAF Marshal Lord Tedder said of Sir Keith: “If ever any one man won the Battle of Britain, he did. I don’t believe it is recognised how much this one man, with his leadership,
his calm judgment and his skill, did to save not only this country, but the world.” Sir Keith commanded RAF squadrons which bore the brunt of the fighting in the battle. The failure of the Nazis to defeat the RAF in 1940, seen as Adolf Hitler’s first major setback in the second world war, forced Germany to call off its invasion of Britain.
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MP in dead baby passport scam ACT Party law and order spokesman David Garrett resigned from his party after he confessed to using a dead baby’s identity to get a false passport. Garrett took two weeks’ leave from Parliament to consider whether he had a future as an independent MP, after revealing his efforts to get the passport in 1984. He also confessed that he had an assault conviction in 2002 over a fight he had in Tonga with a doctor. Prime Minister John Key said the public have made it clear they don’t want Garrett
in Parliament. “I’ve got to say, I find it extremely bizarre and odd behaviour,” he said. Key said ACT leader Rodney Hide had shown good judgment and had his full support after the resignation of Garrett from the party. Hide said he called Garrett and told the MP he couldn’t defend him because of an affidavit he had submitted to court in 2005 over the passport fraud case, in which he was discharged without conviction. Questions have been raised as to whether Garrett had included the assault conviction in the affidavit.
LOWER NORTH ISLAND Wellington Police were hunting a man who had exposed himself and shown pornography to teenage boys on six separate occassions. Police had warned schools in the Lindon area about the man and the community was on high alert.
UPPER SOUTH ISLAND The Nelson region has received a thumbs-up from Lonely Planet’s new New Zealand Travel Guide. The 33rd edition of the backpacker’s bible described the city as “dishing up a winning combination of great weather, beautiful surroundings, popular art events and a high number of charming houses”.
LOWER SOUTH ISLAND
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An elderly woman crashed her car into a Dunedin physiotherapy clinic injuring a patient. The driver, in her 90s, was taken to hospital after the accident and the patient was treated for minor injuries.
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■ New Zealand Battle of Britain war hero Sir Keith Park remembered at ceremony in central London ■ Statue of Sir Keith unveiled in Waterloo Place in front of NZ Defence Minister Wayne Mapp ■ Sir Keith Park remembered for his “leadership and calm judgement”
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olitical, military and civic leaders in London paid homage to the New Zealand airman who led the defence of the city 70 years ago in the Battle of Britain. A bronze statue of Sir Keith Park was unveiled in London’s Waterloo Place in a ceremony that completed a memorial campaign – launched three years ago – to raise awareness of the New Zealander’s role in defending London and England as commander of the
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Eskom goes solar
“Having smoking and non-smoking areas is like having peeing and non-peeing areas in a swimming pool.” Director of the National Council Against Smoking Yusuf Saloojee argues that regulating smoking areas in public is not enough.
A site for Eskom’s planned solar farm has been identified in Uppington, but the project could cost up to R150bn, said government spokesman Themba Maseko. “The idea is that the park will include a variety of technologies that are available for the sector. These will be presented at an investors’ conference to see the support for the initiative,” he said. “The possibilities for massive job creation in that area are of great interest to the government.”
Zim on the mend Zimbabwe is making “tangible” progress, but the “madness” persists, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said in Johannesburg last week. “The progress is tangible. There are medicines in the hospitals, food in the supermarkets and water in the taps,” he told a conference on the future of Zimbabwe. “But the madness has not been completely eradicated. We are in a coalition and that is difficult.” Tsvangirai said no-one would
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LightWeight: Ettiene Smit takes part in the Truck Pull event during the World’s Strongest Man competition hosted at Sun City. Thirty competitors from across the world competed in events such as tyre flips, truck pulling and carrying heavy anvils.
have expected him to sit down with Mugabe “and converse as human beings”.
So long, Glenn The sheriff of Brits has begun auctioning the possessions of drugster and murder accused Glenn Agliotti. Two execution judgements, for R60.76m and R17m, were obtained against Agliotti by the SA Revenue Service (Sars) in the High Court in Pretoria in July. Agliotti, who pleaded guilty to drug dealing in 2007, is the main accused in the murder case of mining magnate Brett Kebble. Sars pounced on Agliotti at the
conclusion of the corruption trial of ex-top cop Jackie Selebi. In that case, Judge Meyer Joffe denied Agliotti, who was the State’s main witness, prosecution indemnity.
Juju meets the King ANC Youth League president Julius Malema met King Goodwill Zwelithini to discuss “misperceptions” around the league’s position on polygamy. Last Sunday Malema raised the topic of monogamy at a rally in the Free State, recommending that a husband only has one wife, or that singles only have one partner.
*And finally … Piggy in the middle
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his tweets, Cliff refers to traffic police as “pigs”, “porkers” or “bacon rashers”. Johannesburg Metro Police spokesman Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar warned that the tweeter could soon face the full might of the law. “We have information that we are following up. He will face the consequences of his actions.”
“Leave him to God … Real people of religion bring about compassion, understanding and patience.” Imtiaz Sooliman of Islamic relief organisation Gift of the Givers reacting to US pastor Terry Jones’s plan to burn the Qur’an on September 11. “When we knocked it, the anchor jumped out of the front and hit him on the jaw. He was bleeding from where it hit him.” Fishing boat skipper Taliep Fester after his boat hit a whale, which caused the anchor to strike a crewman. “They asked me if I would ever drive a truck and I said no, only my old Mercedes, so it was OK.” Dundee resident Gertrude Böhmer, 93, after she was mistakenly issued with a Code 14 truck driver’s licence.
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PigSpotter, a Twitter user who tips off motorists about traffic roadblocks, continued to do so despite announcing on Radio 702 that he would stop. “Two piggies hiding behind the trees with a camera trapping drivers heading north just after Investment Cars,” PigSpotter, also known as Cliff, tweeted three hours after his announcement. In
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KWAZULUNATAL Scorching heat in KZN caused six people to collapse from dehydration and general heat stroke, said Netcare spokesman Jeff Wicks. Temperatures in Durban soared from 33°C to 41°C between 11am and 1pm. Cooler weather moved in at the end of the week.
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Zwelinzima Vavi said South Africa was in crisis, and that a new growth path was needed to rescue the country from a “dysfunctional” economy. Speaking at the launch of the trade union federation’s New Growth Path document, he also suggested the government tax the “super rich” and play a more “aggressive role” in the economy.
The ANC Youth League has repeatedly called for the nationalisation of mines, and the topic is due to be discussed at the ANC’s national general council next week. Motlanthe, meanwhile, said the Government was committed to an efficient and transparent environment with good prospects for mining investment.
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Crime rates still falling and sexual offences down by 4.4 per cent, Mthethwa added. A total of 26,311 people were arrested in connection to sexual crimes. Bank robberies decreased 8.8 per cent, while car hijacking fell by 6.8 per cent. In the fight against crime, 110 police officers died. Mthethwa said it was critical to remove corrupt police officers from the South African Police Service. The overall drop in several crime categories was “satisfactory”, but more needed to be done, he said. The report did not cover the period of the Soccer World Cup, which was held from June 11 to July 11.
At least 23 taxi drivers were arrested in a three-hour operation in downtown Johannesburg on Tuesday, metro police said. “All of them were found driving on the wrong side of the road,” Superintendent Wayne Minnaar said. The taxis were not impounded but similar operations were being planned.
EASTERN CAPE Police arrested 205 students from the Walter Sisulu University for public violence and malicious damage to property. The students torched three buses and the dining room on campus, and stoned the police in clashes after a management dispute.
FREE STATE
Stamping out police corruption will help crime continue to fall
Five men involved in a vehicle hijacking syndicate were arrested in Bloemfontein following a tip-off from the community and the discovery of a hubcap in Bochabela.
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■ Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe visits London to attract business investment ■ At home, COSATU calls for nationalisation of the mines and a tax on the “super rich” ■ Motlanthe affirms SA government’s commitment to transparency and an investor-friendly economy
Violent crime in South Africa declined last year, statistics released last week revealed. “The murder figure fell below the 17,000 mark, compared with 26,877 in the 1995-1996 fiscal year,” police minister Nathi Mthethwa said. “We are really encouraged by the significant decline in the murder rate. Of all crimes, this is one category that you cannot cheat,” he said. The crime statistics report covered the year ending in March, and showed that violent crime generally was on the decline, with attempted murders down by 6.1 per cent
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eputy President Kgalema Motlanthe rallied to attract UK business investment to South Africa last week, particularly in the troubled mining sector. “We value our relationships with international investors – especially in the mining sector, which continues to be the backbone of the South African economy,” he said in London. This came amid fierce debate over nationalisation of mines. Congress of SA Trade Unions general secretary
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FOOTBALL Ricki Herbert, the only unbeaten World Cup, 2010 coach is reappointed as All Whites boss, signing a two year deal as part of NZ’s plans towards Brazil 2014. Choice one, bro!
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BOXING Anthony Mundine knocks Ryan Waters out in round 10 of their WBA light-middleweight world title eliminator. “Told youse” he says. Mundine: good boxer, ignorant speaker.
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RUGBY Wallabies flier Lachie Turner beats the likes of Greg Inglis and Jarrad Hayne in a cross-code 100m sprint under the watchful eye of fastest man Usain Bolt and wins 20k. Cha-ching!
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LEAGUE Cowboys playmaker Jonathan Thurston is arrested outside Brisbane’s Treasury Casino for causing a public nuisance. A walking crutch was involved. Leaguies never seem to learn.
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FOOTBALL Socceroo Craig Moore is released on bail after being nicked in Dubai for alcoholrelated clash with local police. At least he wasn’t having sex on the beach. Or with a hooker.
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CRICKET Freddie Flintoff reckons the Poms will thrash Australia in the Ashes. His rationale? England convincingly beat (a corrupt) Pakistan this summer. Someone wants a career as a comedian.
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES NZ chef de mission Dave Currie says the Kiwi digs in India are a bit unhygenic andin need of a good scrub. No one wants Delhi Belly before a big event.
I’ve wrestled with “ a mate on the drink a hundred times ” Wille ‘The Mouth’ Mason doesn’t get why Jonathan Thurston is in trouble for a drunken roll-around on the pavement
THURSDAY SNOOKER World Champs day 6 Grab a beer and sloth out 12.30pm British Eurosport FRIDAY T20 CRICKET Champions league semis Business end of the comp 4.15pm British Eurosport 2 SATURDAY FOOTBALL Man City V Chelsea Battle of the millionaires 12pm Sky Sports 2 SUNDAY FOOTBALL Bolton V Man United Only a win will do for United 12pm Sky Sports 1
PUB TALK: BRITISH SPORT EXPLAINED Sir Alex won’t talk to the BBC Eh? Why not? In 2004 the Beeb broadcast a show that alleged Fergie’s son Jason was taking advantage of his dad’s influence while working as a football agent. Sir Alex told them to get stuffed and has stuck to his guns, Does he have to talk? New Premier League rules, which were made
specifically with Fergie’s no-shows in mind, say all managers must give post-match interviews with the BBC or face fines. How much are the fines? The initial fine is £1,000 but this rises each time, with a total of about £60,000 for a full season of non-compliance. Will Fergie care? Not likely. He’s an extremely tenacious multi-millionarire.
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Rokocoko signs on for 2011 Flying All Black winger Joe Rokocoko ended speculation about his future by signing a new deal with the New Zealand Rugby Union.
Toulon had already had an offer for the prolific scorer knocked back, with the 27year-old now committing the All Blacks and the Blues
until after the 2011 World Cup. The All Blacks’ most-capped test winger said he relished the chance to add to his 66 caps and 46 Test tries. “It’s going to be a massive year for New Zealand rugby next year and I want to be part of it,” he said. NZRU chief Steve Tew described Rokocoko as “the ultimate professional”.
There remains plenty of competition among the All Blacks’ wing contenders, with Rokocoko, Corey Jane and Israel Dagg the trio used through the Tri-Nations, the experienced Sitiveni Sivivatu due to return soon from injury and Zac Guildford and Hosea Gear waiting patiently for their chance.
Number 10 headache NZ’s coaches are scratching their heads over just who the best deputy for Daniel Carter is. Heir apparent Aaron Cruden had a rough time in Sydney with sub Colin Slade doing the basics better. Bay of Plenty’s Mike Delany is also pressing hard. Maybe three flyhalfs for the UK tour?
De Villiers does it again
Deans: No rest for the Wallabies
Springboks coach Peter de Villiers had another foot in mouth moment, confusing Tonga for their fierce rivals Samoa as the Boks’ opponents in next year’s World Cup. Australian World Cupwinning captain Nick FarrJones was the latest to question de Villiers’ suitability as coach “He’s so unpredictable and controversial. You have to think that he’s a liability to South African rugby,” FarrJones told website keo.co.za. The South African Rugby Union appealed for calm but confirmed an evaluation of the national team and its head coach would take place on September 28.
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has rejected All Blacks counterpart Graham Henry’s strategy for managing players’ workloads before the World Cup, insisting ‘the more rugby the better’. ARU chief executive John O’Neill said he discussed the congested rugby calendar with Deans and that the coach was adamant there was no need to rest players. “That was the question, ‘is there going to be too much rugby next year?’,” O’Neill told Sydney’s Daily Telegraph. “And Deans’ response was ‘that’s exactly what we need: more rugby’. The idea of resting players is not on.”
The Wallabies play The All Blacks in Hong Kong on October 30 before a European tour in November. The expanded Super Rugby competition launches in 2011,
giving players a short break over the new year before a taxing schedule of provincial and international matches leading up to September’s World Cup kick-off.
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Benji Marshall TIGERS Benji Marshall is a big game player. He sat out the closing stages of last Saturday’s 100-minute goldenpoint loss to the Sydney Roosters with ice on a bung knee but returned on Friday night to lay on three Tigers’ tries – digging into his bag of tricks to deliver a range of flick- and no-look passes. He also kicked five goals and looked dangerous with every touch of the ball. A classy performance from a classy player.
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Never before had Canberra Stadium been so full, with 26,476 mostly green fans packing the stands and squeezing into any standing room. The boos that greeted the Tigers were loud, but the visitors quickly found their voice when lock Chris Heighington opened the scoring for them with a try in the 7th minute. After Canberra secondrower Bronson Harrison made it 6-6 as many minutes later, a yelling match of epic proportions developed between both sets of supporters. The small clusters of orange and black tops in the sea of green sure had a set of lungs on them, egging secondrower Gareth Ellis and winger Lote Tuqiri over the line in the first 40 minutes. Another much-needed try to Raiders centre
Joel Monaghan in the same period saw the gap close to 18-12 at halftime, but the local fans were clearly worried, most staying in their seats during the break for fear of missing the first few crucial minutes when play resumed. A try to raider Trevor Thurling was costly – playmaker Terry Campese’s left knee giving way in the lead up to the four-pointer. Electricity pulsed through the stadium as Tigers star five-eighth Benji Marshall kicked a penalty, then Alan Tongue crossed the line to make the scores 26-24. The Raiders received a gift from the NRL gods just minutes before fulltime in the form of a penalty and young centre Jarrod Croker stepped up to the plate. The roar of the crowd, both for and against, was deafening but Croker didn’t quite get there and the Tigers head back to Sydney to face minor premiers St George.
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Last year’s wooden-spooners, the Sydney Roosters will challenge for a place in the NRL grand final after a crushing 34-12 win over an injury-decimated Penrith on Saturday night. The Todd Carney and Mitchell Pearce show rolled on as the Roosters booked a date with Gold Coast at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night. The brilliant halves scored a try each, while Pearce laid on two others and captain Braith Anasta also scored one and was involved in a couple more. Despite the Panthers’ woes, they had made
the Roosters work hard for their 12-0 halftime lead. But it was 16-0 six minutes after the break when a superb Pearce pass got Shaun KennyDowall on the outside of his man and the Kiwi centre sent Sam Perrett over and 18-0 when Carney added a 55th minute penalty goal. A comeback looked possible when a break and smart flick-pass from Panthers halfback Luke Walsh resulted in Adrian Purtell crossing in the 62nd minute. But two tries in three minutes, to Anthony Minichiello and Carney, snuffed out the Panthers’ hopes. Penrith benchman Wade Graham and Perrett added late four-pointers.
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Collingwood will enter the AFL grand final in awesome form after ending Geelong’s era of dominance with a devastating preliminary final victory The Cats had won two of the past three grand finals and thrashed the Magpies by 73 points in a preliminary final last year, but a younger, hungrier Collingwood outfit made them look second class in front of a thunderous 95,241-strong crowd at the MCG. The Magpies played their patented total football, marked by feverish, frenzied tackling, with lots of goalkickers. They blitzed the Cats from the start, booting eight of the first nine goals to lead by 43 points less than a minute into the second quarter.
Midfielders Dane Swan, Alan Didak and Scott Pendlebury led the way and even the Magpies’ one notable previous weakness in a superb season – inaccuracy in front of goal – disappeared, their first-quarter barrage including a run of seven goals without a miss. However, Collingwood have do some concerns. Midfielder Luke Ball did not return after limping off in the third quarter. And a front-on bump by Thomas on Geelong’s Harry Taylor in the second term could attract match review panel scrutiny. Geelong have bigger worries, an ageing side suddenly looking in need of an overhaul before they can again challenge for a flag. That job will be harder if they lose reigning Brownlow Medallist Gary Ablett, clearly their best against the Magpies with 40 touches, to Gold Coast.
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Dane Swan MAGPIES The hardrunning Swan, the man many are picking for the Brownlow, followed his best afield showing in the Magpies’ qualifying final thrashing of the Western Bulldogs with a 33touch, two-goal performance. Swan was outstanding all night, constantly leading by example – not that his exceptional team need much leading. They head into the grand final this weekend as hot favourites.
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St Kilda reached their second-straight AFL grand final, blowing away the Western Bulldogs in the third term to win by 24 points. After a stuttering first half that reflected his team’s poor start, captain Nick Riewoldt starred in the second half with three goals to claim Saturday night’s preliminary final in front of 62,694 at the MCG. In stark contrast to Riewoldt, who finished with seven marks and 3.3, at the other end of the ground Bulldogs key forward Barry Hall only managed 1.3.
St Kilda were outstanding in the third term, lifting their game noticeably and eliminating errors as they put the Bulldogs away. The third-term burst came from nowhere, after a first half when the Bulldogs were unable to make the most of their good work. Leading by eight points at quarter-time, the Bulldogs had St Kilda on the back foot for much of the second term but lacked the killer instinct to reach the Grand Final. At one stage the ‘Dogs led by 11 points, but St Kilda kicked two goals to one in the term. It was a tough farewell for revered Bulldogs captain Brad Johnson, who retired after a clubrecord 364 games.
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England’s six and Hooker said the 2010 team were up to matching those deeds from Melbourne. “I think one of the features of Melbourne was the breakthrough performances and I am sure we are going to have that again this year with a really talented young team.”
OZ INJURY LIST Australia will be without stars Jana Rawlinson (injury), John Steffensen (withdrawal) and Craig Mottram (non-selection) in India while the Poms will miss heptathlon world champ Jessica Ennis and runner Mo Farah ( both withdrawn).
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Socceroos to face Germany The Socceroos will get a chance to extract revenge against Germany when they play the World Cup semifinalists in Monchengladbach on March 29. Australia was humbled 4-0 by the Germans in their World Cup match in South Africa, the heavy loss a major factor in ensuring the Socceroos did not progress past the group stages. Football Federation Australia CEO Ben Buckley said he aimed to get the best competition possible. “I’m sure that our boys and all Australian supporters will be looking forward to this since our last result against Germany was not favourable.” Australia’s next friendly is against World Cup quarterfinalists Paraguay, at the
“Being selected [for the Proteas] will be amazing for me but it will be massive for South Africa as well because of what I can bring on to the table.” Let’s hope Saffa Davey Jones can walk the talk. His nation could sure do with some sporting success. “I don’t know, where else was I going to go?” Sydney Swans coach Paul Roos on why he went straight to the rooms after the Swans loss to the Bulldogs. Er, maybe stay on the ground and thank the fans for their support this season? Poor form, Paul. “They sort of know me but they can’t always place me. They stop me, and say things like: ‘Was I at school with you?’’’ Gold medal winner Lauren Burns (below), 10 years after the Sydney Games. She won it in taekwondo, remember? Nah, neither.
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Sydney Football Stadium on October 9. Meanwhile, the Socceroos’ have slipped out of the top 20 in the FIFA world rankings. They are now ranked 24th. Spain are top, Netherlands second and Germany third. New Zealand are in 48th spot and South Africa 58th.
STARS BACK FOR ASIA? New Socceroos coach Holger Osieck said he hoped to entice the likes of Tim Cahill, Mark Schwarzer and Harry Kewellto play in the Asian Cup in Qatar in January. Australia will initially face Japan, Iran and Uzbekistan.
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Australian team captain Steve Hooker is predicting his country will topple England in the track and field at next month’s Delhi Commonwealth Games. Hooker was competing with several of his Delhi-bound national teammates at the Great North City Games where England defeated Australia 5-4 in the nine-event program. But the big redhead expected Australia to have England’s number in India when the athletics starts in Delhi on October 6. “England had their day today but I am feeling confident we are going to be able to top them when it comes to Delhi,” Hooker told the Daily Telegraph. Australia collected 14 gold medals at the 2006 Commonwealth Games to
“It was the best wave I’ve ever caught out there. It was just such a smooth wave, it actually felt like Bells.” Aussie surfer Owen Wright on the wave that helped him beat hardened pros Kelly Slater and CJ Hobgood at the Hurley Pro in California. Go you good thing!
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our years ago, Australia’s women’s basketball team, aka The Opals, broke through for a landmark victory at the world championships in Brazil. This week, they begin the defence of their title in the Czech Republic. If getting to the top was hard – indeed, Australia had never been much more than worthy also-rans until the remarkable breakthrough in 2006 – then Opals guard Erin Phillips is well aware that to win back-to-back and stay there is going to be even tougher. “It will absolutely be harder – it’s a few years’ difference and while we like to think we’re a better side, it will be no easy task,” she says. “It’s an even ball-game again – it’s back to zero-zero.”
You have to “ treat every game like it’s a final ” SHAPING UP Phillips, 25, was one of the newer faces in the Australian side that won the world championship; now, she is part of a core of established senior players. “We’ve probably had four or five changes, but I think the big difference is that we’re bigger,” she says of the changes in personnel. “We have Liz Cambage who is 1.82m. In the past we’ve been a smaller, running team and we’ll still be that, but we’ve got that extra height now as well. “We’ve also got some young players coming through and, having trained with these girls since January, I’ve seen them get better and better and that’s meant it’s been a really tough team to make.” For Phillips personally, the decision to stay in Australia and train – rather than join the veritable foreign legion of Aussies playing in leagues around the world – has reaped rewards. “It was a good chance to stay at home and work with The Opals and train on home soil,” she says. “I’ve been able to plug away with that.”
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We are the champions: The Opals celebrate winning the 2006 title
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THE CONTENDERS In 2006, Australia were perhaps fortunate to avoid the US – they were beaten by Germany in the semi-finals – and although Phillips expects to run into the seven-time champions at some point, she is reluctant to focus too much on the Americans. “If you had to pick someone to play in the final, it’s probably the US – you really wouldn’t want to cross over and meet them too early in the piece,” she concedes. “They’ll be out to make amends and you’d predict that they’ll be there toward the end – but there are so many other brilliant teams to get past, so we won’t be taking anyone lightly.” Melbourne-raised Phillips believes a strong start is crucial – not just to generate momentum, but also to secure the favourable draw-afforded teams that finish top of their pool. “Our first game is against Canada and people will say that we should beat them, but you have to treat every game like it’s the US in the final; you have to go in with that same urgency because teams will surprise you if you don’t.” ACTION JACKSON Central to Australia’s chances is the presence of Lauren Jackson, arguably the world’s best player, who, following a tough run with injuries, rediscovered her best form this season; so emphatically, in fact, that she won a third WNBA MVP award earlier this month. “It’s huge – not just for Lauren but for Australian basketball. I’m really proud of her,” Phillips says. “An injured Lauren Jackson can still play at a really high level – she doesn’t leave anything out on the
court – but her body feels good at the moment so that’s fantastic for us, but a bit scary for the other teams. I wouldn’t want to be playing against her.” While Jackson is the standard-bearer for Australian players abroad, the rise of The Opals has created a growing demand for Australian players. Phillips herself played for the Connecticut Suns in the WNBA, as well as in the Polish and Israeli leagues, and predicts another world title will reinforce that trend. “Overseas, everyone loves Aussies because of that fight and never-say-die attitude,” she says, “and we’ve all done our best to carry on that tradition.”
THE WINNING HABIT Lauren Jackson last week led the Seattle Storm to the WNBA American professional women’s basketball championship. In doing so, she was voted the Most Valuable Player of the finals. During the season Jackson inspired the Storm to the most victories, 35, any team has had in a season, including an undefeated seven-game winning streak through the finals. She will be crucial to Australia’s chances.
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JOB OF THE WEEK: Lead Rugby Coach Location: SW London Salary: On application We urgently require self employed, bright, lively and enthusiastic individuals who hold a rugby coaching qualification.The candidate must be experienced in coaching young children, flexible and motivated, working weekday mornings and/or afternoons, and Saturdays working in and around SW London. Own transport is essential. Full and part time positions available. Lorna Belchambers | 0845 481 6444 | lorna@rugbytots.co.uk
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I temped for an events company before the opportunity came up at Imperial College Business School through Australasian Recruitment. What do you do day-to-day?
I manage the recruitment and admissions process, so half my day is spent liaising with students and helping them through the application process and the other half involves organising events or travelling to recruitment fairs.
ON THE JOB KATE DUDLEY Career MBA Recruitment and Development Executive, Imperial College Business School Age 28 Lives Barons Court From Sydney, Australia
I work in a fantastic team and I get to travel – in the next couple of months I’m heading to the US, Japan, China and India. The majority of our students are from overseas, so it’s great when everyone arrives in London and I meet all those I’ve helped through the admission process.
How did you get into your line of work?
What’s the most challenging thing about your job?
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We have a lot of recruitment events outside office hours, so I’m often working evenings and weekends.
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Wage gap for Oz grads R ecent data shows that Australia’s male graduates continue to outstrip their female counterparts in terms of earning power – and that the gap is widening. The report from Graduate Careers Australia found that, three years after leaving university, female graduates, on average, could expect to earn $7200 less per annum than males. The 9.5 per cent discrepancy was up from 6 per cent a year before.
“It shows that there’s still labour market discrimination in terms of earnings,” GCA senior research associate David Carroll told The Australian, adding that, even when factors such as choice of discipline were factored out, the gap was still about 7 per cent.
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The depth of job losses in New Zealand’s construction sector will depend on the number of consents granted for large projects in the next year, but the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research warns up to 20,000 jobs could be at risk.
New Zealand-born nurse Joanne Hening has dug her heels in after being asked to prove she can competently communicate in English before being allowed to register in Australia. The competency exam will cost $350 to sit.
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Game seems to The financial services jobs market making be improving. Here’s your guide to LARA BRUNT a career move that adds up WORDS
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THE ONLY WAY IS UP After a rocky couple of years, research by recruitment consultancy Morgan McKinley shows that the financial services jobs market is improving. The study found that the number of positions on offer in the City of London increased by 20 per cent in June. However, the number of vacancies was still 58 per cent lower than the figure for the same time last year. “It’s been pretty tough the past couple of years but we are seeing movement at the moment,” says Joakim Holmes from specialist financial recruitment firm WH Marks Sattin. Working travellers who are either part or fully qualified accountants, or people with solid experience in general accounts, will find there are still opportunities.
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Kathryn Swan from Hays Senior Finance. says: “Demand is currently coming from the largest accountancy firms as they require specialist staff within financial services audit, internal audit and advisory areas. We are also seeing a large demand for accountants.” There has also been an increase in the number of tax vacancies, including VAT, personal, corporate, employment and expatriate tax as well as transfer pricing.
TRANSFERABLE QUALIFICATIONS The good news is that your qualifications from home are recognised in the UK, but employers will also be looking for relevant experience. “Qualifications from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are very much transferrable and are perceived as the same,” says Holmes. A degree-qualified accountant will ideally also have one to two years’ experience from their home country; while in general accounts, one to two years’ experience is again preferred. If you are planning to stay long term, or want to follow a specialist path, you might want to consider transferring your qualifications. To do this, you will often have to get local experience and sit exams. In addition to a mind for numbers, communication skills are important. “There’s an increasing need for professionals with communication skills and commercial awareness,” says Ed Colt from Hays Taxation.
SHOW ME THE MONEY Contract accountancy jobs range from payroll clerk (£7-£11 per hour) to part-qualified accountant (£13-£16 per hour) to newly-qualified accountant (£20-£30) and can be found within the public sector, in-house or with private accountancy firms, including the ‘Big Four’ – Ernst & Young, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Deloitte. SPREAD YOUR WINGS London may be the UK’s traditional home of finance but job hunters should consider looking for opportunities further afield. “A few years ago, people were only looking in London but we’re finding now that people are quite prepared to look outside of the capital, and a lot of the large corporates are based outside of London,” explains Holmes. Many firms have offices in the home counties of Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Surrey and Berkshire, as well as in key cities such as Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow and Edinburgh. » See markssattin.co.uk and hays.co.uk.
There is a perception among UK employers that different qualifications are beneficial for different roles. ■ CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) has a strong strategic and financial management focus (cimaglobal.com). ■ ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) suits newcomers or qualified professionals wanting to further their skills (uk.accaglobal.com). ■ AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) suits those working in financial services, professional services, commerce and the public sector, across a range of job roles (aat.co.uk). ■ ACA (Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) is highly regarded across all industries (icaew.co.uk). ■ ACT (Association of Corporate Treasurers) offers qualifications in treasury, risk and corporate finance (treasurers.org). ■ ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners) covers fraud prevention, detection and investigation (cfenet.com). ■ CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) focuses on training for the public sector (cipfa.org.uk).
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ON THE JOB Josh Kable, 26 Originally from: Brisbane, Australia Now living in: Hammersmith Time in London: 13 months Current job: Treasury analyst at drinks giant Diageo What does your job entail? My current role is very project based and involves liaising with a number of
people, both internal and external, as well as a lot of research for everything from the impact of the European debt crisis on our business, to pricing interest rate swaps and bond executions. What are the main differences in your line of work between here and home? Everything is bigger. In my Australian job, we talked in hundreds of thousands, sometimes millions. Here we talk in hundreds of millions, and sometimes even billions.
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WHERE DOES YOUR DOSH GO? Meghan Heffernan
Holidays funded by credit ore than 25 per cent of people pay for their holidays by taking out a loan, a survey by online travel agent Sunshine.co.uk has found. One fifth of the 1,891 people surveyed during August admitted they would rather get into debt than miss out on a summer break, even though
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time they had taken a loan to fund a holiday, 68 per cent revealed they regularly did it. Chris Brown, co-founder of Sunshine.co.uk, said: “Borrowing money has unfortunately become an increasing necessity for those wanting to enjoy a little luxury in this tough economic climate.”
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Plans to introduce smartcards for use on transport systems throughout the UK could be accelerated after Transport Minister Norman Baker ordered officials to draw up plans to introduce the cards “within a few years”, to encourage the use of public transport.
More than 10 million people may be owed money after paying too much PAYE tax between March 2008 and April 2010, but a further 1.4 million will face demands for repayment because they paid too little. All of those affected are expected to be informed by HMRC by Christmas.
How do you budget in London?
I write out a list of all my expenses and do my very best to stick to it, and I also try to save some of my pay every week. Any tips for when you arrive?
Keep some money aside for things you may need to buy for a job, or for a deposit on a flat. Buy an Oyster Card and try to travel at off-peak times. Last big blowout?
A Eurostar ticket to Paris when my Mum came over. What non-essential do you regularly spend money on?
Topshop! What do you do when you run out of money?
I eat beans on toast and stop drinking wine.
THE PRICE OF POWER You would think that with all the responsibility of running a country, world leaders would be paid a packet. Not so, which begs the question, why bother? » UK Prime Minister David earns an annual salary of Cameron earns a basic salary of £142,500, less than 172 other officials in government, and vastly less than 70 years ago. The £10,000 wage paid in 1937 equates to about £500,000 by today’s standards. » France’s Nicolas Sarkozy
€253,600 (£210,268), but having a trophy wife probably makes this easier to bear. » Barack Obama gets paid US$400,000 (£272,774) as the US president. However, near world domination is part of the bonus package.
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more than half of them would take more than one year to repay the loan in full. Of those that borrowed funds, 51 per cent used a credit card, 24 per cent took out a loan and 20 per cent borrowed money from family or friends. While one third of people said it was the first
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SHIPPING Get plenty of quotes, checking sizes and whether customs and tax charges are covered. For sea freight (which should take no longer than 12 weeks to arrive) you’ll pay about £80£150 for your first box – less for suitcases – and £30-£90 for additional boxes.
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to civilians who died in the conflict. Nearby are murals that praise to the 10 Republican martyrs, including Bobby Sands, who died after going on hunger strike in 1981. “The murals are a big part of our history and culture,” Eamonn of Big E’s Belfast Taxi Tours says. “The murals used to all promote violence, but now many of them don’t, which shows how Belfast has progressed.”
KNEE’S UP The legacy of Belfast’s violent past has left its mark in unexpected ways.
“Belfast Hospital offers the best kneecap surgery in the world,” says Shamrocker guide Murf. This is unsurprising given Belfast’s bloody past where shooting the enemy in the kneecap was a common and brutal means of attack among paramilitaries.
THE WALL Dividing the loyalists and the nationalists is the Peace Wall, known locally as the “Berlin Wall of West Belfast”. Installed in 1972, it was erected to stop terrorism. When the wall was first erected, paramilitaries would hurl petrol bombs over the top of it, prompting authorities to add razor wire to raise its height. Although peace has reigned for several years in Belfast, the wall won’t be coming down any time soon. Even today, the wall’s gates are closed during evenings and weekends. The Peace Wall is coated in art and graffiti, some of which offer solutions to solving Belfast’s troubles. “Peace starts with a BBQ and beer: Come to Australia,” suggests one visitor.
THE GIANT’S CAUSEWAY The Giant’s Causeway is one of the UK’s greatest natural wonders and is an iconic image of Northern Ireland. According to ancient Celtic legend, the Giant’s Causeway was built by Irish ogre Finn McCool to enable him to do battle with a Scottish rival. But scientists say that the honeycomb-like formation of six-sided basalt columns were formed by volcanic eruptions more than 60 million years ago. Whatever you choose to believe, the Causeway should be included in any visit to Northern Ireland. Those with a head for heights can cross the nearby Carrick-aRede rope bridge which swings over a 20m wide chasm, and was traditionally used by salmon fi shermen.
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Nuremberg GERMANY
Bavaria’s second largest city, Nuremberg, has a proud history despite being associated with the Nazis as host of the party rallies and the trials of 1945/6. Today the city is famed for its Christmas market, with its cheerful stalls and steaming glüwein (mulled wine).
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HEADLINE ATTRACTION Nuremberg’s world famous Christkindlesmarkt runs from the Friday before advent until Christmas Eve. Pick up brightly coloured baubles and miniature wooden toys, and graze on chocolate-covered strawberries, gingerbread hearts and mouthwatering sausage rolls.
BEST OF THE REST The medieval Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle) dominates Nuremberg’s skyline, and it’s worth trekking to the top for panoramic views of the city.
without sampling the beer. The Altstadthof Hausbrauerei in the old town brews its own, and you can tour the cellars underneath the city.
A BIT OF HISTORY CHOW DOWN Nuremberg is famed for its bratwurst (sausage), which comes in a bread roll with mustard, or is served with sauerkraut (pickled cabbage). Lebkuchen (gingerbread) are especially popular during the Christmas market, and make sure you try goose, Bavarians’ Christmas dinner of choice. Be warned, however: German food is heavy on the waistline.
TRY THE LOCAL TIPPLE No trip to Bavaria is complete
Nuremberg is inextricably linked with the Nazis. Not only were the historic trials conducted here after World War II, Hitler chose the city as the site of the party rallies throughout the 1930s. Parts of the Rally Grounds remain intact, and the Documentation Centre museum houses a superb exhibition examining the circumstances that made Hitler’s rise possible.
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WHEN TO GO Visit in December to experience the delights of the Christmas market, which is open from 9.30am on November 26 until 2pm on December 24. See christkindlesmarkt.de. A lantern procession will take place on December 9. GETTING THERE Fly direct from London Stansted to Nuremberg with Air Berlin. VISAS South Africans need a Schengen visa. CURRENCY Euro. 1 GBP = 1.20 EUR. LANGUAGE German. GETTING AROUND Nuremberg has its own U-Bahn (underground), a tram network and buses so, like most of Germany, getting around is very easy. GOING OUT A beer is ¤2.50. ACCOMMODATION Dorm beds from ¤16, and double rooms from ¤24. SEE germany-tourism.co.uk.
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RUNNER-UP EARLY BIRD Andy David Spring flowers bursting through the undergrowth always bring a feeling of hope and rebirth. Andy has accentuated the contrast of the delicate cream of the crocuses against the dead leaves and the gnarled tree roots by using a strong sepia tone treatment, and has made the most of the side-light to bring out the textures and forms in the shot.
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THEME: DESERT Sahara Desert, Morocco by Nicola Vandermeer, Auckland, New Zealand The world from the perspective of another life form can make for great photography and Nicola has got right down into the sands to meet this little fella head on.
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WHY THIS WORKS: 1 The viewpoint means we’re face-to-face with the beetle. 2 A shallow depth of field places the focus directly on the creature and makes its little trail appear very long. 3 The soft side-lighting gives a nice catchlight to the beetle’s head. 4 Lovely ripples in the sand add texture and echo the ripple made by the beetle. 5 Soft ripples in the foreground lead us gently into the picture.
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A GOOD DROP Enjoy a slug or two of Benedictine liquor while discovering its fascinating origins WORDS SAMANTHA BADEN
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he year is 1510. The place is an ancient abbey in the town of Fecamp, Normandy. The main player is a Venetian monk and devoted alchemist called Dom Bernado Vincelli, who has just made a difficult pilgrimage from Monte Casino in Italy. With the stage thus set, I embark upon my detective adventure in the town of Fecamp – now a pretty fishing village in a surprisingly remote corner of France. I’ve come here specifically to visit the town, but also, just as importantly, to find out about Vincelli and the famous breakthrough he made 500 years ago, a discovery which continues to attract thousands of visitors here each year.
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THE ABBEY First stop in Fecamp is the grand Benedictine Abbey in the middle of the town, which was put on the pilgrimage route when a few drops of Jesus’ blood turned up there in the sixth century. The abbey was destroyed but subsequently rebuilt by Richard The Lionheart in the 11th century. It’s well worth a look around, and many of the explanations are in English as well as French. Walk out the front door and you’ll spy the remains of a fortified chapel, which was built by the earliest dukes of Normandy and dates from the 10th century.
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DRINK IT UP Fecamp is world famous as the home of Benedictine liquor – a wildly popular herbal drink – first discovered by Vincelli, then lost during the French Revolution,
only to be rediscovered in 1863 by Alexandre Le Grand who found Vincelli’s recipe book mouldering away in his family library.
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and keys. Best of all, at the end of my tour of the palace I get to sample a drop.
Pretty and poignant, the beaches were the scene of the largest amphibious operation in human history on June 6, 1944. The 80km D-Day invasion coast features the remains of German gun emplacements and bunkers, while war memorials and monuments mark where the allied forces landed.
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THE PALACE Le Grand is famous both locally and globally, not just for rescuing the recipe and beginning the first commercial distillation of the liquor that’s now called Benedictine, but also for building the Palais Benedictine (main picture, left). The grandiose building, which Le Grand built in 1900 as an homage to the liquor, costs €5 to visit and tells you everything you need to know about the Benedictine story, except the exact recipe – which remains a closely guarded secret. The building itself is an audacious blend of gothic and renaissance styles jammed full of Le Grand’s personal collection of medieval art and objects of curiosity, including a bizarre collection of iron locks
The creator: Vincelli at work
THE BEACH After drinking my fill of Benedictine (a strong but surprisingly mellow tipple) I head down to Fecamp’s lovely beach, passing hundreds of fishing and pleasure craft moored at the town’s very pretty marina. Fecamp was a cod-fishing centre and one of France’s four largest fishing centres until the 1970s. There’s a museum dedicated to the days when Fecamp fishermen would head all the way to Newfoundland and bring back huge hauls of cod. I continue down to the beach and check out the dramatic cliffs above Fecamp and look out to sea. It’s a windy day and not quite warm enough for a paddle. I’m not sure whether it’s the buzz from the Benedictine I drank earlier, but I can almost imagine what this place looked like 500 years ago when Vincelli was experimenting with his herbs.
One of France’s most delightful medieval towns, Rouen is the capital of Upper Normandy and one of the region’s oldest. Don’t miss the Cathedral Notre Dame and the 16th century Palais de Justice. Mont St-Michel
» Samantha Baden travelled to Fecamp with Benedictine to mark the liquor’s 500th anniversary.
NEED TO KNOW WHEN TO GO Any time, although Normandy is at its most beautiful when the weather is fine. GETTING THERE Eurostar to Paris and then a train from Paris directly to Fecamp. Ferries run from Portsmouth to Le Havre, where you can get a train to Fecamp. GETTING AROUND Normandy has a solid
train network. However, it’s best to explore by car. VISAS South Africans need a schengen visa. CURRENCY Euro. 1 GBP = 1.20 EUR. Fecamp LANGUAGE French. GOING OUT A beer PARIS costs about €2. ACCOMMODATION Hostels from €15, FRANCE hotels from €30. SEE normandie-tourisme.fr.
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Planning a road OF trip around Spain? THTIEPWEEK Then get an international driving licence. My friends and I were stopped by police in Pamplona, and we only had a New Zealand licence. We were told that if we were stopped again, our car would be impounded and we would be fined!
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Two friends and I are visiting Zadar, Croatia at the end of September, when the beach season will be over. Could you recommend other activities in the area? Vitalijs Raudivs, via email
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I was in Croatia in late September and we had a few days of glorious sunshine, which we spent tootling round a couple of islands, swimming and avoiding spear fishermen who seemed convinced we were worrying their catch. Then – splat – the skies darkened, the weather turned and it all felt very autumnal very quickly. This wasn’t the end of the world, I assured my tearful partner who had set her heart on a whole week of such shenanigans – and we turned our attention to what to do when the weather wasn’t quite so good. The answers may make for encouraging reading. Ferries still run, enabling you to get out and explore the islands, and the cooler temperatures mean you can try cycling or hiking on pleasant islands such as Brac and Hvar. Inland, you shouldn’t miss either the Plitvice Lakes National Park or their smaller cousin at Skradinski Buk, all flowing streams and tumbling waterfalls. The Paklenica National Park offers trekking through gorges, and there’s also the considerable urban charms of Zagreb. Buses link all of the major towns while minibuses pick up the slack. You’ll have a great time, no matter what the weather.
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Why the mania to do things in Cuba before Fidel dies? Do you want him to drive you or something? This always seems a slightly perverse statement to add to Cuba. The more significant future event when considering Cuba is the American travel ban. This stops Havana being over-run by red-faced retirees ticking another box on their Caribbean itinerary. You should try and get to Cuba before this embargo is removed – which could be as soon as 2011. To answer your question: the answer is no. Since Fidel stepped down and handed power over to his brother, things haven’t changed much at all and you cannot hire an old Chevrolet or similar without a driver. But, this doesn’t mean you need to pay a fortune. Aim to stay in a casa particulares, the Cuban cross-between a homestay and a B&B. On the quiet, a good homestay should be able to sort you out with an unofficial car and driver for a day or two. It’ll cost less than doing it officially. Just be discrete about it. If your driver pitches up in combat fatigues with a big beard and starts to recite a four-hour speech, you may have to pay extra.
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BOGOF AFRICA Travellers who book an Acacia Africa overland tour before September 30 can take a friend for free, saving up to £1795. See acacia-africa.com.
NEW HOSTELS Generator Hostels is poised to open three new properties in Hamburg, Dublin and Copenhagen in 2011. Generator Dublin will feature a top floor hot tub suite, while Generator Hamburg will be situated in the Klockmann-House, a building made famous for housing the first studio where The Beatles recorded as John, Paul, George and Ringo, in 1960. See generatorhostels.com.
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FRANCE VAN HIRE Backpacker van rentals are now available in France. Origin Campervans, which is offering travellers VW models, is based in Lille, on the Eurostar terminal. Origin staff will pick up travellers when they arrive in France. Van hire costs from ¤59 a day, including unlimited mileage, insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance. See origin-campervans.com.
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Travel experts are predicting a spike in soul-searching holidays, following the film release of Eat, Pray, Love, on September 24. Women’s travel website Thelmaandlouise.com co-founder Christine Davies thinks the movie will inspire travellers to go on adventures in a bid to “find themselves”.
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SOUNDS OF SUMMER Almost half of all travellers think that waves crashing on the shore is the best holiday sound, according to a survey by Lowcostholidays.com. In spite of all the technology packed in our suitcases, the sound of ‘nothing at all’ was also named as one of the best noises while travelling, as well as the silence of an alarm clock not going off. “Although holidaymakers enjoy their music while on holiday, in today’s fast moving world we all still love the natural sound of crashing waves or nothing at all to help us unwind while away,” said Lowcostholiday.com’s CEO, Paul Evans. Asked to name their favourite holiday song of all time, respondents identified Walking on
Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves, Summer of ‘69 by Bryan Adams and Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys. A total of 84 per cent of those quizzed took something to listen to music on while travelling, with iPods leading the way. I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas was hailed the most popular song this summer, with Katy Perry and Lady Gaga not far behind. The most embarrassing holiday tune of all time was revealed as We are the Cheeky Girls by the Cheeky Girls followed by Agadoo and The Birdie Song. Other rackets to be avoided like the plague while on holiday include maintenance work, rowdy drunks and crying children.
Worst pickpocket hotspots Barcelona has been branded the world’s worst tourist destination for pickpocketing, according to research by TripAdvisor. The Pickpocket Index is based on TripAdvisor site data, which calculates the number of times travellers have used the term ‘pickpocket’ in their reviews in the last 12 months. Other cities that made it into the top 10 include Rome, Paris, Madrid, Athens, Prague, the Costa Brava, Lisbon and Tenerife. London was a new entry in the Index, making the number 10 spot.
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TAR BARREL ROLLING Ottery St Mary Nov 5, 2010 otterytourism.org.uk
Reykjavik, Iceland Oct 13-17, 2010 Venues all over the city host bands in the day and DJs by night for this friendly, unique festy. You’ll be surrounded by geysers, waterfalls, lava fields and a blue lagoon to soak away your hangover.
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Edinburgh, Scotland Dec 31, 2010 edinburghshogmanay.org
TREASURE ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
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WHEN: Oct 16-17, 2010 DO IT BECAUSE: You can tie
WHAT: Two days of partying with hip-hop and electro on the first and indie/rock on the second. Plus, there’s a film tent, interactive art, a Ferris wheel and, intriguingly, Mister Gnogiurzauchshoff’s Traveling Midway of Curiosities and Delights. The staunchly green festival aims to minimise its carbon footprint. WHERE: Yup, there’s a real life Treasure Island in the San Francisco Bay.
it in with a trip to America’s coolest city, it’s bound to be sunny and you might even find some treasure. HOW MUCH: From $100 for both days.
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HASTINGS BONFIRE NIGHT Hastings, UK Oct 16, 2010 Held between Bonfire Night (in memory of Guy Fawkes’ plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament) and the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. Expect a bonfire, procession and fireworks.
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Thailand for the diving, food, people and weather. Least favourite place?
Russia. I thought the people were rude and arrogant! Your craziest travel story?
I got beaten up by a bouncer in Finland for punching a croupier because I lost £3000. I was such a mess that I couldn’t even get a taxi home.
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PICTURE PERFECT Our first stop is Zakopane, a mountain village surrounded by chocolate box alpine scenery, just two short hours from Krakow. The area is a classic Swiss-style ski resort village, complete with chalets, pine trees and clean air. The only thing missing is the snow, which is fair enough given that we’re visiting during the searing heat of August. That’s right, Poland is not chilly all year as many people mistakenly believe; its summers are balmy and hot. Zakopane offers plenty of activities for the summer visitor, including hiking, climbing, rafting and paragliding. MOUNTAIN FOLK The Gorale people, the ‘mountaineer’ inhabitants of the Tatras, have a strong identity and fascinating customs, which can be experienced on a visit to one of the
many traditional restaurants that line Zakopane’s main drag. We munch down on lard mixed with bacon – a lot more appetising than it sounds – or Oscypek cheese, made from smoked ewes’ milk, and served with local bread. While we eat, Goralski Oompah musicians clad in lederhosen-style outfits play instruments and sing, all inside a building made entirely from timber.
IN THE COUNTRY Leaving Zakopane, we take in the contrasting views as we begin to wave goodbye to ski-resort Poland and head towards the nitty-gritty of the rural districts. Every family has its own chickens, its own patch of farmland and, more impressively, its own combine harvester. We’re frequently overtaken by a fire-engine-sized colossus of a machine. And from time to time, these bad boys are being driven by teenagers. We even see the odd horse-drawn cart along these picturesque country roads. The joy of cycling is that you see more than you
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Poland’s cultural capital has something for everyone, from fun-seeking stag parties to historians who come to gaze at the basilica in the centre of Europe’s largest town square. Unlike Poland’s capital Warsaw which was razed to the ground during World War II, Krakow escaped unscathed as the German governor had his headquarters here, so its medieval buildings remain intact. The cobbled streets of Krakow’s Jewish Quarter are home to a smorgasboard of bars where you can drink neat vodka in one gulp the way the locals do. Poles reckon their vodka is the best in the world. Try Zubrowka as every bottle contains a stem of grass from the Bialowieza Forest. Day trips from Krakow include a sobering visit to the Nazi concentration camps at Auschwitz, and a tour of the spectacular salt mines in Wieliczka, which date back to the Middle Ages.
us though the gorgeous Polish countryside, peppered with medieval towns and timewarp villages.
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would if you had to walk, and you don’t get the blink-and-you’ll miss-it experience that you get while driving.
RAINY DAY Suddenly, the weather takes a turn for the worse. The rain thrashes down against my face and drips down off my cycle helmet, splashing my already wind-whipped knuckles. The ascent ahead of me is shrouded in a thick grey mist, making the task ahead even more daunting. I strain my eyes to see through the darkness. I can just make out our tour leader’s neon jacket about 500m ahead of me – surely he’s made it to the summit by now? The light and the weather are so bad I can’t tell if he’s still moving. Has he stopped for a breather? Or has his Tasty: trout supper
bike broken down? Main market square, Krakow I breathe in deeply and propel my legs downwards. The storm-force gale tries to wrench the jacket off my back. Here it is; the challenge WHEN TO GO Explore run cycling we’ve been expecting all week. Inclement tours in May, June and July. weather, adverse inclines. Okay, so maybe GETTING THERE Fly direct to Krakow I’m exaggerating a little. That climb was in from London with Ryanair (ryanair.com) fact a mere 30-minute period in an and EasyJet (easyjet.com). otherwise wonderful week of warm GETTING AROUND By bicycle, weather, and it’s not long before of course! the sun comes out again.
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Lard with “ bacon is better than it sounds! ” We stop at a church at Ludzmierz, a famous pilgrimage site which houses the Marian Sanctuary, a dedication to Mary by a Hungarian merchant who apparently got lost in the nearby forest and was miraculously led to safety by her. But even more astonishing is the Rosary Garden, which hosted Pope John Paul II in 1997. Just behind the church is a beautiful wooden altar, that looks out over the enormous gardens, where thousands of people heard Johnny P offer the rosary.
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Gorge, which divides Poland and Slovakia. We gawp at the jagged limestone and dolomite cliffs which loom above us, dominated by the peaks of Trzy Korony (Three Crowns), the highest point in the range, while waving at those on wooden rafts being guided gently down the river gondola-style. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including brown bears, wolf, lynx, deer and birds of prey.
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